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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-02-07
aerm.p, w.pt. ReeIproeIty.

Berlin, Feb. 3.-The tariff committee
of the reichstag adopted another i'm
portant clause of the proposed new
tariff bill, providing that, unless treaty
stipulations prevent it, the same rates
of duty may be levied on foreign goods
under the same measures enforced
against them as are applied by the coun::
try of origin to similar German goods
The secretary of the imperial treas
ury remarked, "If the majority gets its
way, Germany's foreign trade viii be
confined to the planet Mars"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-02-07
No Sale of Fort Gibson.

Muskogee, 1. T., Feb. lone of the
closing acts of the Cherokee council
last month at Tahlequah was the pass
age of bill for the sale of the old fort
and military reservation at Fort Glib
son. This bill, with others, was sent
to Washington for approval. The bill
has been returned with the disapproval
of the government, and the reservation
will not be sold. The act creating the
Office of revenue collector for each dis
trics of the Cherokee nation was also
disapproved.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-02-07
Britain Reptile. to the dutch.

London, Feb. "A correspondent al
The Hague wires The Mail that
the reply of Great Britain to the Dutch
proposal concerning peace in South
Africa is a polite refusal of the request
that permission be granted for. com
mission to proceed to South Africa.
"The lack of any authorization by
the Beers mas proved fatal. but the door
of negotiations is not wholly closed,
since Great Britain re-affirms willing
ness 70 accede to any authorized pro
posai tending to peace"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-02-07
Tn. House on it. Dignity.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The house pre-
pared to defend itself against what it
considers the threatened invasion by
the senate of its prerogative in the mat
ter of revenue legislation by directing
the ways and means committee to in
vestigate the subject and report to the
house its conclusions. The action Of
the house was the Outgrowth of the
agitation in the senate Of the claim
that reciprocity treaties affecting the
customs revenues can be negotiated
without the concurrence Of the house.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-02-07
For a Y. II. c. A. Building.

Topeka, Jan. 2s.-Judge j. 7. Clark
has decided the Y. M. c. A. valuable
lot on Upper Kansas avenue, here, with
the understanding that the association
will erect thereon fine building. Its
members expect to be able to raise
enough money to pay for building 10
be erected next summer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-02-07
They Call 10 outrages.

Washington, Feb. s.-Representative
Stephens. of Texas, introduced in the
house, a resolution to create commit
tee of five to ascertain whether certain
citizens of the United States have been
unlawfully removed from Indian Ter
ritory on ex-parte orders of the secre-
tary Of the interior or tie Indian COM
missioner, and II 30, to authorize this
committee to suggest legislation to pre-
vent such outrAges
The committee is authorized to send
for the necessary persons and papers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
Some Southern Supersti,ions.

To kill Il ghost, il must be shot with
a bullet made Of silver quarter-dollar.
If YOU Kill frogs your COWS will go
dry
Tickling IL baby will cause the child
To stutter.
To cut of pups tail causes him to
grow smart.
To throw hair-combings out Of the
window is bad luck.
To thank a person for combing your
hair viii bring bad luck.
No person who touches dead body
will be haunted by its spirit
Cut a dogs "dew-claws," and it will
not die from poisonous snake-bite.
TO dream Of unbroken eggs signifies
trouble to come: if the eggs are broken
the trouble is past.
TO cut a hahy's fnger-nails will de-
form il: if the child is "A month old it
will cruise it to have fits.
To dream of live snake means enc
mics at large, of dead snake enemies
dead or powerless.
Silver nails or screws in n coffin win
prevent the dead haunting the scenes
of its existence in the flesh.
II you boast Of your good health.
pound wood immedia tely with your fist.
or you viii become sick.
To allow a child 10 look into mirror
before il is a month old will cause ii 10
have trouble in teething.
a child will have a nature and dis
position similar to that of the person
who first takes 1t out of doors.
TO hear a screech-oWl is bad luck.
TO prevent hearing their cry, turn the
pockets inside out and set the shoes
solos upward
To see the new moon through clouds
or treetops means trouble: if the disk
is clear, good luck. if seen over the right
shoulder joy: if over the left, anger and
disa appointment.
Flart all seeds, make soap. and Kill
creatures for meat, on the increase or
the moon. If done when the moor is
on the decrease, the seeds W,H not
grew, the soap will not latEer. and tn
meat will shrink.-Will Caiietons
Magazine, Every Where.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Says the Norway correspondent oil
the oxford County Advertiser. Annie
i. Monahan has finished her work for
the New England Telephone Co., mere,
and went Wednesday morning to Cara l.
liner where she will work for the same
company in that telephone exchange.
She came from Go.'ham, \. H.. about
nine years ago when the telephone eX-
change here was very small and the
work light and has been here through
ITS development and expansion into a
large exchange fora country place. She
has also had charge of Norway Public
Library and CT the telegraph Office. All
of these positions she has filed most
satisfactorily, being in high degree
both efficient and accommodating and the
business men Of the place will unite in
regretting that she has gone away.
Without doubt she is the best liked wo-
man in any public position in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
Charles n. McCausIand.

After an Illness Of several months
with cancer Of the stomach, Charles Il.
McCauslaEd died, at his home on High
land avenue, early Saturday morning,
aged AZ years and months. Mr.. Nc
Causland was the only son of John II.
and Christianna Sweetland McCaus-
land and was born in this city where ne
had ALWAYS made his home. His father
conducted q tailoring business in the
rooms in the Davenport block for {,
long time until his death and since that
time, for some 10 years. the business
was continued by his son, until ABOUT
seven weeks ago. when Mr.. McCaus-
land sold his business and retired on
account of his health.
During his business career he had, by
his strict attention to his business and
his natural honesty and open DISPOSE
ton, made innumerable friends, TO
whose friendship he was never known
10 be untrue. He is survived by his
mother. who is deeply sympathized
with in the loss of her only son.
The funeral services are to be held
from his late home on Highland
avenue. at o'clock this afternoon. and
a delegation of odd Fellows, of which
order ne was member. will attend.
The burial will be in the Farnlingdale
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
d on to Gardiner and Dot got the ball

ed OF to Gardiner and Dot got the BAN
and ran for 10 yards.
Then Messenger went around the end
for % yards and his run was duplicated
by Hopkins, who played left half in the
second half Then with few more end
and center plays, the ball was put to
within eight yards of the goal and Hop
kins pushed through center for his touch
down. Here Strout failed again TO score
a goal and the total score stood p TO 9 III
Gardiner favor.
one minute was left to play but MOn-
mouth didn't think il necessary TO play
any longer, so the game was called.
Although Gardiner easily won there
was some good playing and the game was
free from foul plays and the kicking and
talk that is sometimes seen in games.
The man who did the star work for Gar
diner was Messenger and he is certainly
a very valuable man. The whole Gardi
ner team worked well and gave a good
exhibition of their playing. The lineup
-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
Rally DAY at Baptist Church.

"Rally day'' was observed by the
Baptist Sunday school, Sunday after
noon, the exercises commencing at 2.5o.
Although this observance has become
a custom with most schools. this IS the
first time that il has been observed by
the Baptist Society of this own. Ihere
was q large audience present. many
coming in from the other societies 10
witness the interesting ceremonies.
After a few words of welcome from the
Superintendent. all Joined in singing
a familiar hymn. and the following
program followed:
p,.Donc;,.o r.adinp School
PRAYER. Matte Downes. Asst. Supt.
SINGING Congregation
Glass reports.
Dept. roll call.
Recitation, Ellu NieSSH
Roll call of classes.
Primary class. -.
Secretary's report. GERTRUDE Higgins
Cradle roll report.
Home department report.
Mrs. A. T. Dunn, superintendent OF
the primary department, and Horace
Purinton. superintendent of the Baptist
Sunday school at Waterville. were
present and gave some very interesting
talks. Mrs. Dunn spoke of the neces-
silly VI dllcHbIiG hooAiNat'y ''N''O~A
Sunday in the year. and not letting
trifles keep one at home. She also
spoke of the helpfulness of learning
verses of Scripture when young, and
of the value of this knowledge in after
years. She spoke of people whom she
had met, who were perhaps blind or
weakened by disease, whom she had
visited and found happy and cheerful
because they had learned the Scrip
lures when young and they remained
with them in their old age TO cheer
and brighten their lives.
Mr.. Purinton spoke on the Blble also.
and told why he loved to study 1t ana
why others ought to. He thanked the
pastor for writing him to come ana
visit the school, and of the pleasure 1t
gave him. He said he wanted TO come
again and extended cordial invita-
ton for all to visit the school at wa
terville.
Rev. II. NJ Ives. pastor of the church,
gave IA short address. but interesting,
and 10 the point. He spoke of church
attendance, and of the little excuses
which keep as at home, and urged ali
to nut them away, and make an effort
to attend church regularly.
Leon Brown responded for the Pri-
mary department, Francis Gillett Tor
the intermediate, Leland Miller for the
Junior, and Gertrude Curtis for the
seniors. Elmer McGorrill gave a short
recitation, after which the superinten-
dent, Harry A. Plummer, made few
remarks assuring all how glad he was
| that they We're present and urging
them to come again, and to connect
thmeslves with some Sunday school.
The occasion was a very interesting
one, and cannot but result in benefit to
all who attend, and increase the inter-
est and attendance in the Sunday
| school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
The Bob Evans Story from the Dolphin.

The cruise of the Dolphin off Newport
with Sen. Moody's congressional guests
abroad. naturally brought out some ex-
ira good stories. One of them IS on
Adm Bob Evans. This story tens
how Capt. Bob was cured OF his de-
sire for an automobile He was riding
in one Of these machines with a friend
in New York After the spin through
Central Park had become most inVig-
Grating the captain became laxative
with the chauffeur.
You are the very man ] want 10 taiN
to-" he remarked. Il have been thihk-
ing or some time of buying one OF these
lying machines for myself ana want
some expert advices as to what piaiiu
Of wings to purchase.
..Ivc driv every kind Of machine trat
there is" returned the atlable engineer.
steam. gasoline, electric and al, ahe
guess [ know 'em all from A to izzaf
well. now, my man. returned W.
captain" if you were going to Du
machine for Your own sell OF WIFI
Kind would you select@
well. sir replied the cabby'
was to buy one Id save up my money
and buy boss
The captain Is still without an 'iu'o-
6bile.-Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
and summary:
GARDINER.
MONMOUTH
Dr.. Giddinqs' Fine Lectures.

Dr. w. r. Giddings has been asked TO
repeat the two lectures which he has
given at the Congregational church. in
other places and they surely are worthy
of being heard BY any audience. The
large and arpreciative audiences which
heard them in this city. speak in the
highest terms of their merit and in
structiveness The next best thing To
travelling ourselves, is having the privi-
legc of hearing an interesting descrip-
has visited them and it is a matter Of
honor to us, that one of our citizens
should possess them Willingness and
ability to give us such an interesting
and instructive view of the grandeur
and vastpess of our country.
The lectures We're prepared, prilna-
rily. for the benefit of our young peo-
pie and the time and expense required
in their preparation is only an aG-
ditional evidence of the interest which
III. lecturer has always manifested il
the school children. The second lecture
possessed special interest fl ON the help
derived from large painting repre-
sentirg the Cliff Dwellers and very
finely executed by Major John W.
Berry.
The doctor has shown, not merely
that he possessed ability which gives
him high standing in his profession bur
also distinct literary power. rich
vocabulary of choice English combined
with unusual power of description
served to make these lectures Il credit
to himself and delight and help to his
audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The series of cooking lectures and les
sons which is given under the auspices
Of Eureka Rebekah Lodge of this city
will be started in the o. Nj. Brown
store. this evening, and the second lee
tuIe will be given, Tuesday afternoon
These lectures are given by Mrs. Ada
line Smith. a graduate OF the BOSTON
Cooking School and promise to be high
ly interesting. The lectures are entire
ly free and no collection will be taken
and very cordial invitation is extend
ell, by the ladies of the lodge. to all
ladies'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

the steamer Kennebec. which has Tor
the past week been running on the
Bargor and Boston line, was taken
from that route, Saturday, and came TO
this city, arriving in the early morning.
The SagadahOc arrived from Boston, at
about $50 in the forenoon and after
discharging freight and landing the
passengers, sailed for Bath, where she
will go into winter quarters. The Ken
ncbec will continue the trips TO Bos-
ton from this city on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
Auction Sale
OF
Valuable Household Goods and
Antique Mahogany,

ut my residence, No. % River Ave. Gar
diner, Tuesday, Oct. It'll, lgO2, commencing
at 10 a. NJ, and continuing until Inc en-
tire lot Is sold.
The goods consist In part Of Walnut
Chamber Sets. Cabinet Beds walnut
and Oak Bed Steads; / Ebony Side Board:
Marble Top Walnut Side Board; Stoves ;
Carpeting; Oak Library Tables; nice
Black Walnut Bookcase.
Just note a few of the antique mahoS-
any pieces:-2 Iniaid Card Tables;
large Drop-leaf Tables; 2 Turn Post Ma
hogany Brop-leaf Work Table, In
laid Swell-front Bureau: Serpentine Blu
reau with Claw Feet; Rush Bottom
Chairs. all alike; l Fiddle Back Chair; !
Old Wing Chair; 2 Paintings Of George
and Ma rtha, Washington. on glass; . Old
Mirrors with paintings on top one set oil
very old Blue Dishes: Old Blue Plates
and Old Pewter and many other articles.
Also at the same time and place top
Carriage. nearly new: l modern style
Sleigh; Harnesses. Robes. Whips, and one
double runner Elorse-sled meW); ana .
new Carpenter Planes. never used.
This Is undoubtedly the most valuable
lot Of household goods and old mahogany
that has ever been offered in the state
of Maine by auction. Cali and examine
these goods. for one look at these Ola
pieces will bring back visions of by-Sone
days.
This is an open air sale If stormy
Tuesday the sale will take place the next
fair day.
NJ A. HARADEN. Auctioneer.
eet2,tSp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
Mrs. Jane c. Davis.

The death of Mrs. Jane G.. Davis oc-
Cured in West Gardiner. Friday, at the
home of her son, Warren H. Davis. Her
age was 30 years. She was the wife
Of the late James Davis. One son,
Warren H.. and three daughters. Mrs.
Charles Richards, Mrs. Ira True and
Miss Susie Davis of Hallowell. survive
her. The funeral was held from her
home in West Gardiner, at O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. and the services
were conducted by Elder Warren
Hooks OF Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The party who left. Saturday. TO at
tend the National Grand Army en-
consisted of Mr.. and Mrs.
e. Il. lewis of Togns; Mr.. and Mrs. A.
W. McCausland. MIR. and Mrs. Orrin a.
True, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Smith. Mrs.
r. T.. McCausland. Mrs. Georgia Rich
ardson. Miss Nellie Robbins, George n.
Bowie, T.. g. II. Smith, G. o. Wacs-
worth, John \. Spear. The party re-
manned i'm New York, Sunday, and the
trip to Washington will be continued,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

1.-THE fastest selling article nave Il
my store" writes druggist z. I. Sri,.n
Of Davis. KY, lis DIR. Kings New 20
covery for Consumption. Coughs am
Colds. because it always cures. IN NY
six years of sales it has never 1aiieu. :
have known it to save sufferers iIon,
Throat and Lung diseases. VINO cou'u
get no help from doctors or any o.ne.
REMEDY Mothers rely on y, 49,
physicians prescribe It, and bowui'.m
4 Webster guarantee satisfaction n
refund price. Trial bottles free. hesu-
lar sizes, SOC. and $1.0O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Edward Motherwell. who has been
in the employ of Redington & Co. for
three years as upholstercr and carpet
layer. left, Sunday night, for Newton
vile, Mass. where he has accepted n
fine position. Mr.. Motherwell was pre-
scented with a fine gold-mounted pipe
by Fred b. Smiley on behalf Of the en-
ployes of the store and as a token of
their esteem and best wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The Webster Stock Co. closed a sat
isfactory and successful engagement at
the Cper:t house, Saturday evening,
having played to almost crowded
houses at each performance. The com
pany will leave, this morning. for
Madison, where it is booked for three
nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The more enthusiastic cranks are still
talking baseball and there will prob
ably be another team here when the
grass gets green again in the spring.
With her past experience to draw from
Waterville ought to be able to do a
pretty good job in sustaining and man
aging a ball team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Yesterday was a good paper day"
which means that it was not good for
outdoor pleasures and that the major
ity of people staid at home passing the
time over the voluminous Sunday edi-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The Ike hts Hill football team passed
through the city. Saturday afternoon,
while on it's way to North VaSsalboro,
for Il game with the Athletic Associa-
ton team of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Furber ana son
Harry took a carriage drive 10 Eniu-
den, Saturday. to spend SUNDAY Win
relatives. They returned, Suhoay
| nirht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

DR.. and Mrs. F. j. Robinson went 10
Bangor, Saturday night, to attend the
Maine Music Festival. They doctor re-
! turned, Sunday morning, ana MIS-
Robinson remained until today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

There will be a stated and annual
convocation of Teconnet Chapter, No.
50, r. A. NJ, at 100 o'clock Tuesday
evening. A full attendance is re-
Quested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

spoken of where it has been produced.
The company arrived. yesterday after
noon. with a lot OF special scenery, and
a gilt-edgcd performance may be ex-
pected tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

I've been overhauling my pile of last
years ashes and by chimminey l got
almost Il l0-uuart pail full of good coal
for my trouble said one man in the
city, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Daniel 3. Clark of ST. Adams, is in
TOWN for a visit to his nephews. Eu-
gene. Albert and Homer Clarke. Ihey'
in company with their guest. spent
Sunday in China with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The Lockwood mill was run three
hours extra, Saturday afternoon. to
make up for the time lost. Tuesday,
while the repairs were being made on
the milltail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
aradstreet : Osborn.

j. Perle Rradstreet and Eunice Ger
trude Osborn. both well-known young
people Of this city. where they have
many friends. were united in marriage
by Rev. IL. T.. Hope in Augusta, last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The closed cars were put on by 'he
Electric Road, Saturday, for the mrs.
time. They have been newly painted
and repaired, and are now ready LOT
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Harry II. Little. sen of Arno Little,
died. Saturday, at the home of his
father after short illness from form
of bronchitis. at the age of 80 years and
y months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The At club. which was conducted
with much interest and profit. last
winter, b. Rev. Mr.. Quimby at the
Cor sregational church. will be reor-
;;ani2ed, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06
Wednesday, and their friends Join III
hearty congratulations.
Local Notice.

You will find at the III. H. Hamlen
Co.'S new store in the 'Milliken store
a full line of trunks, bags, saddlery,
hardware and harness. blot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Forest Drew and G. NJ. Chapman,
Esq. went to Mr.. Drew's cottage at
Ellis pond. Saturday night. ana spent
Sunday. They will return. TO-DAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

James Pray. VINO has been with a
surveying party in the vicinity of Wal
llgrass and Fort Kent, arrived home,
saturday. and will go to Lewiston, to-
day, to continue his studies at Bates
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Miss Nergie Sawyer of South Gar
diner, will leave, today. for Worcester,
Mass, where she will enter the Wor-
cester hospital and become trained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Mrs. Horace Flood of Nashua. y. H.
returned to her home, Saturday, &C
companied by her mother, Mrs. Lucre-
tia Flood. who has been spending the
summer here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

+. II. Baker. formerly clerk at The
Gerald, now clerk at the Hallowell
house. Was calling on friends here
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Mrs. Lizzie Tucker of Boston, a for
mer resident of this town. is visiting
friends and relatives here and at Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Miss Minnie and Ellis Eldridge have
returned from a visit with relatives in
Surrey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

Mrs. Georgia Keene went to Poland.
Saturday, TO spend Sunday with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-06

The October meeting of the city gov
eminent will be held in the city rooms
this evening.