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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-12-05

move slowly. My relief at this was so
great that my whole being involuntari-
ly relaxed from its tension. This was
evidently expected, for the hand again
tried to free itself, not by violent jerks
this time, but by a strong, steady pull
ing. l felt it slipping along, little by
little, under the papers. imprudently
raised my palm bit to get a fresh
hold. When L again bore down,
clasped only my pocket-book. The
hand had escaped. knew not when
nor how.
L hastily opened the purse, felt that
its contents were there, then put it
into my vest pocket and stupidity cross
ed my arms over it.
AT last a gray light penetrated into
the compartment, followed by the
bright light of day. My first glance
was at the lady opposite. She sat in
exactly the same place, with the same
air of naughty Indifference. Nothing
about her toilet was disarranged in
the least. Not fold of her dress SEEM
ed to have been moved. The news
paper lay folded in her lap, the gold
handled umbrella leaned against the
portiere, the patent-leather toe pro-
truded slightly below the hem of her
skirt.
She looked pale, however, and her
eyes were bent on her right hand. as
she slowly laced up her glove. 1t truly
seemed as if I We're waking from n
dream. And what proof could 1 offer
to the contrary.
The train stopped and the platform
was on my side. The lady rose. drop
ping the paper from her lap, took her
umbrella, and with a perfectly COM
posed and polite Pardon me. sir"
passed in front of me.
Feeling stupid and duped, l put out
my arm to detain her. But she was
already on the steps, and noticing nv
gesture, she turned half round, and for
the first time l saw her eyes.
They were as blue as the sky and
limpid and beautiful in expression.
They gaZed at me with so much sur
prise and candor that l was disarmed
completely, and let her go unmolest-
ed. Had it not been for the rumpled.
torn papers on the seat beside me. I
might have been tempted to believe
that the mute but fierce duel in the
dark was merely a hallucination or a
bad dream. - Translated from the
French for the Argonaut.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-12-05

read over some letters which 1 had
merely glanced at in the morning. 1
put my hand in my pocket to get them,
and felt the pocket-book. A feeling
of pleasure came over me at the re-
membrance of my bequest, and 1 could
not resist a childish desire to handle
my little fortune. l took the bills from
my purse and, in the perfect security
of the closed compartment, 1 counted
them without the slightest suspicion Of
being watched. The six thousand
francs were there. 1 folded the money
up, put it back into the pocket-book,
and, with my usual heedlessness, laid
the purse down beside me with the
letters 1 was going to read. 1 now
took these up, one by one, read them,
and tossed them back on the seat
1 was soon made aware, by the vi
bration of the coach, that we had
reached the Asnieres Bridge The
young woman folded up her newspa-
per, and, without glancing in my di-
rectiOn, began slowly and composedly
to unlace the glove on her right hand.
Finally she drew it off. We were
about to reach our destination. 1t was
not the time for removing ones gloves.
Still the act did not impress me at the
time. 1 merely admired the slim, ner-
vous hand, with it's tapering fingers.
The girl clasped and unclapsed them
with marvellous agility, as if they were
numb from their bondage. The shadow
Of the great wall of the Batignolles
soon fell upon our car, and 1 noticed
that the lantern was not lighted A
moment afterward, with a confused
rumbling of wheels and rails, we en-
tered the tunnel.
Soon / fancied 1 heard-the sound
was barely perceptible in the general
fracas-a slight rustling among the pa
pers at my side. Careless as l usually
am, it is a wonder that the sound at
tracted my attention, and still more
of one that 1 thought Of my pocket
book. BY some intuition, however,
did so.
Not Intentionally, but with an in
stinctive, rough gesture, of which l
should have been ashamed in the day
light, l forcibly threw both my hands
over the scattered papers and pressed
them down with all my might Then,
with a start, l felt something more
under the pile, like an animal in a trap
trying to escape by twisting, turning
and pulling. l bore down all the hard
er. Just then the train whistle Shrek
ed out. The speed slackened and we
came tC a standstill in the blackness of
the tunnel. For a moment, l expert
enced a veritable nightmare. With a
rustling and tearing of papers, the
struggle continued, silently but fierce
ly.
After having wriggied and turned
desperately " every direction, like a
strangled reptile, the hand, crushed
under my palms, lay quiet. 1 saw
nothing, heard nothing. not even a
breath. 1 knew, however. that my
companion was on the alert noting my
every movement. Suffocated by emo
ton and wearied by the tension on
my nerves. 1 waited for the daylight
for deliverance.
After a period of time, very short.
probably, but the length Of which 1
could not estimate, the train began to
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-12-05

IT MEXICAN apples took the highest prize last
Tars exposition and the superiority of fruit
over any raised in Europe has long been admitted We
nave especially in northern tier of States,
right combination of soil and climate
pp OF the finest flavor high color and good keeping quates
t te northern grown American apple also its fame
abroad to the great taken packing Rapid
transit low rates for freight ample facilities
ou storage (by of which fruit may be kept
INTO the winter and toward spring when prices highest
all nave combined to make apple culture profitable
When the apple gathering it's height growers
are visited by the agents of city packers who the
ds as soon the extent of the has determined
ana ready to contract for the best fruit the
be hand picked ripe and sound but mellow. Selecting
the grade contracted for the expert
courses of apples at the bottom of barrel his
ing In bushe slowly without brusng, shaking up
smarty another bushe another shaking succeeding
the barrel is twothirds full
The last third by
Deg LETT above the top of the barrel The problem then
lit in the head in spite of the heaped this
accomplished by of simple but powerful
constructed of two uprgh made of and quarter
steel bent the ends fit under the bottom
resist the which from head fastened
to the other end AT the bottom of the movable
bar the diameter of the barrel
beneath this the head arranged above the apples
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-12-05

Inmates of an institute for the blind
at Sutherland, England, have struck,
after having duly communicated with
the National League Of the Blind, be-
cause the wages they receive for max
ing ship cord tenders have been re
duced.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-12-05
Head for Business.

"I'm troubled, John, about the $500
l got from Aunt Mary. 1 want to in
vest it,"
WELL go ahead"
But I'm afraid I'll lose it."
'Then don't invest it,"
'But 1 want to get some profit out of
it, and I've just thought of a splendid
plan"
what is it?"
"I'li give you the money and you in
vest it in stock or wheat or something
that promises a big return, and if you
win, I'll get the profit"
And if 1 lOseY
"Why, then, it VIII be your fault. of
course, and you'll have to make it up
to me."-ChicagO Post
Many a wOman's tongue is kept busy
trying to get her out of the trouble it
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-12-05

Many a woman's tongue is kept busy
trying to get her out of the trouble it
got her into.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
PERSONAL MENTION.
Sheriff 3. j. Hill of Auburn, was in
thiS citxy xyoSfarIoxy

| Sheriff 3. j. Hill of Auburn, was in
this city. yesterday.
Hon. Willis E. Parsons of Foxcroft
spent yesterday in Augusta. !;
Walter Scott of Dexter. was bust.
hess visitor in the city, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Gardner of Rock
land. were in the city. yesterday.
State Detective T. E. Hartnett of
Portland was in the city, yesterday.
MrznE. w. Pierce of North Windsor,
was 38ailer in Augusta. yesterday.
III d pnley of Dixfield, fish COM
Nas in Augusta, Tuesday.
b Williams. ESQ.,, of Guilford,
tx nfty looking after some legal
Thomas H. B. Pierce, Esq. of Dex-
ter. was in Augusta on legal business,
yesterday.
George Boynton. clerk at Hotel
North. went to Boston, yesterday, on
Il business trip.
William Marble. the Sidney mer-
chant. was a business caller in Au-
gusta, yesterday.
County commissioner Sewall Petten-
gill of Wayne registered at the Cony
House. yesterday.
Miss Carrie Chase of Providence, r.
l.. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Emily
Chase. Crescent street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Smart of Liver
more Falls, formerly of Augusta, are in
the city, visiting relatives.
Fred Murphy. Cony, '04, has accepted
position with the Locke & Heweti
&C.. aad commenced his duties, yester-
day.
Hon. Frank E. Guernsey, SENATOR
elect TO the Maine Legislature, was in
the city. yesterday, attending to legal
matters. 80
State senators Thurston S. Burns of
Westbrook and Lucius c. Morse of
Liberty were in Augusta on business,
yesterday.
c. Z. Osgood of the Argus reportorial
staff. is in the city and will remain
here through the coming session of the
Legislature.
Mrs. j. H. Sturgis has gone to Wa
terville to attend the funeral of her
sister. Mrs. Whidden, which will take
place. today.
Orland Tolman, who has been spend
ing the Christmas holidays with his
mother. Mrs. L. E. Tolman, has re-
turned to Everett. Mass.
DIR. G. r. Campbell was around on
crutches. yesterday, visiting his pa,
tients. The doctor sustained a sprain-
ed ankle by being thrown out of his
sleigh ,tr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
THE COAL PROBLEM.
r. B. Purinton Finds the Situation Sc
rious in the Markets.

The seriousness of the coal situation
causes considerable anxiety on the part
of coal dealers and every user of coal,
who have Il scant supply, and there are
numerous empty bins in Augusta, there
having been but little relief. since the
effects of the great strike reached the
city.
1T is a serious situation, y says F. B.
Purinton of the Arm of Purinton
Bros. who has just returned from
Boston investigating the markets and
endeavoring to obtain some coal. MI.
Purinton visited every wholesale DEAF
er in Boston. Monday, besides several
retailers and came to the conclusion
that there was practically no coal to be
had in that city. The result of Mr..
Purinton's bargaining in Boston was
an offer of one car load of hard coal at
SIS per ton. He ascertained that he
could purchase cargo of, 1900 tons in
New York at 81 per ton, but the enor-
nous freights that are being charged
at the present time would bring the
price up to S14 per ton IN Portland. 1t
costs Is cents per tom Tor discharging
there and 81 moreh for freight to
Augusta makins.a COST Of $15.25 per ton
here and still..-isnlpaded- This is the
cost of 12OO-tbn lot, which would be
impracticable- for the firm. 70 .hapdle at
the price and in such 0han&ity.e =. :.
A Philadelphia cpmpany.fkArta to
load 500 tons at Philsdsllphea 81 iuins
the firm courls have a. fessel aEEAltfpS
until the company .eohM. conYfn ienat
load it. At this: thssArIn havestp pay
an enormous rate FOR every day the
vessel has to wait loading after GER
tain number of days have expired.
However. this is the .only practical
thing for the firm to do in order to get
any quantity of coal at a reasonable
price. So a vessel has been engaged to
await loading at PhiladelpRta and Mr.
Purinton says that If everything
works favorably, the firm will be able
to get the cargo here in about four
| weeks and be able to sell the coal at a
price that customers can afford to pay
On his way home Mr.. Purinton pur-
chased a car load of ilard coal in Bath
Which is expected to arrive, this week
| and will sell for SIS per ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
/. the leeeing Stocks.

New York. Dec. 30.--Teday's stook,mar-
ket made an itlposin0 show of strength
with an appearance Of great activity &nd
ness was much congested in compafaSiYe-
ly few stocks w1f2e the broad apeeAr-
aRce. of the market was aa0n9U 4or
by the numher. OF long Raq5 t0cx
dealings extseded Int 1ittl g6sj{
|. thres ,fuartes4e ~ a44illjeq III
aettol pf the Ark4 sSQ - osuy
. 1:,.THss . so% MS, q, 81!
monas sfarket and el5baF1nlsa
ments, lis keiy i AZ ~ ecta1 a3n
e besS iatsS guar s'sS sSa n
tersst has eihainex xncogersd With the
mafke cut qSH S nd nf tine tine
yeaf. The money market gAvesevtlencc
of tightness early In the day. Later III
the day the call rate ran IN to per cent.
long and were left with funds on their
hands. The Coalers were easily the lead
ers of the days market, the movement
centering in Erie ON account of the m
crease of S41 $40 in net earnings reported
for November. The enormous absorption
of Erie gave rise to various rumOrs as
to the source of the buying and the pos
sibility of a further deal being contem-
plated. The assertion that Union Pacific
troubles over wages Of employees had been
adjusted was also favorable influence.
A feature of the day was the activity
and advance IN the curb market OF the
International Marine securities. the corn
mon stock selling up to 1915, the preferred
to 4S5s and the bonds being bid up from
Is to 81 without sales. The market closed
were rather irregular Total sales, ldr
value. s., $4,000 United States bonds
were all unchanged on the last call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
RUSSELL E. WESTON CO.. 100 A Ga tg2 wi NsN sgfes
articles of incorporation at the office
of the secretary of State:

The julien Owen Manufacturing Co., Or
ganized at Rockland for the purpose OF
manufacturing food products and dealing
in merchapdise of all kinds, with $10GO0
capital stock of which $40 is paid in The
officers are: President, James +. Rhodes
I'd, OF Rockland; treasurer. Margaret -.
Thompson of Rocisland. Certificate APP
proved, Dec. 80. 1892.
Moosehead Lake Sanatorium. organized
at Little Squaw Mountain for the purpose
of conducting a general sanatorium busI-
ness, with $4,000 capital stock of which
$4,000 is paid in. The officers are: Presi
treasurer. Arthur A. Crafts of Greenvilie.
Certificate approved. Dec 80, 1892.
Willis Co., organized at Augusta tor
the purpose of manufacturing ladi645
gentlemen's and children's Quitting SuyH
plies, with $25,009 capital stock of whidh
ident, Leslie C.. Cornish of Augusta
treasurer, ]. Colby Bassett of Boston!l
Mass. Certificate approved. Dec. 80, 1892.
The Hathamite Co, organized at Angus
ia for the purpose OF manufacturing me
explosive called Hathamite,. with $Ht9
capital stock of which nething is paid
in. The officers are; 3dent p L.
Dutton of Augusta; tre4 ufer. Fred w.
Lee of Augusta. Certificate a4proveti,
Dec. 80, 1892.
The United States Mineral Cos organ
lied at Augusta for the purpose OF dealing
in and operating mining properties. with
81, 100000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: President.
Lewis A. Burieigh of Augusta; treasurer.
Jos Williamson of Augusta. Certificate
approved, Dec. so, 1892.
The Self Closing Paper Bag Co., organ
lied at Berwick for the purpose OF manu
featuring paper bags. with $50O.0oO capital
stock of which $500 is paid in. The OH
GERS are: President Joseph Marin Of
Lowell. Mass; treasurer. Pau: n. Cossette
of Nashua. n. I'll. Certificate approved,
Dec. 80, 1902.
Mexican Sugar Co., organized at Angus
ia for the purpose of dealing in agricui-
tural grazing and mineral lands. WIN
81 800 900 capital stock of which nothing is
maid in The officers are: President, II.
l.. button of Augusta; treasurer, f. w.
Lee of Augusta. Certificate approved.
Dec 20 1882
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
STATE HOUSE.
Governor and Council Refuse
Pardon for Graves.
Reports Of the State Liquor Commits
sioners for the Past Year.
Gov. Hill Entertains Executive Coun.
eiIIors at Dinner.

The Governor and Council began the
closing session for the year, yesterday
afternoon. and will continue in session
| throughout today. There was a large
amount of routine work transacted.
Among the most important matters
considered was the matter of granting
a pardon to Calvin p. Graves, now in
State prison, whose case was presented
Hon. John B. Redman of Ellsworth.
The matter was discussed in executive
session. and consequently what was
said for or against acceding to the
prayers of the petitioners cannot be
2.Scertained.
After discussing the merits of Graves
claim for executive clemency, consid-
ering all the testimony in this most
| interesting case, both for and against
the man. who is now at Thomaston
for life. the Council voted to allow
the petitioners leave to withdraw.
Before the meeting began, however,
Councillor Don A. H. Powers received
| the following dispatch:
"Lubec, Me-, Dec. 3O.-All good citi-
zens here demonstrate against pardon
ing Graves. J. c. Pike"
Mr.. Pike is the member-elect from
the Lubec class to the next House of
Representatives.
AT the last session of the Council,
Hon. NJ. n. McKusick of Calais, pre-
scented an appeal of the selectmen of
the town of Alexander from the de-
cision of the county commissioners of
the county OF Washington regarding a
stipend for the improvement of State
road in that town. The selectmen
showed that they had repaired the
road and made permanent improve
ments thereon and believed the town
was entitled to the amount allowed
by the State, which is one-half of the
amount expended, not exceeding 500.
The commissioners objected to approx
ing the work because a wooden culvert
had been built across a road where
they cOntended. stone culvert should
have been constructed. Councillor
Powers was requested to investigate
the matter and. yesterday, he made
his report. The Council unanimously
accepted his report and ordered the
amount paid to the town.
Two reports were received from the
office of the State liquor commissioner
covering the year. The first includes
the transactions from Dec. 1, 1901, to
June 2S. 1902, under the late j. w.
Wakefield. and the other includes the
business done since Justin M. Leavitt
was indicted into office. June % to
Dec. !. 1902. The following is a state
ment Showing the amount of goods
disposed of to the existing city and
town agencies in the State:
There are 16 agencies In Maine. During
the past year these agencies purchased
liquors from the State agents to the|totd
value of $ei5O1.s2. The following table
shows the amount purchased of each
agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
New bakery and Lunch Room.

r. NJ. Hayes & Son are now fully
established and already running a sue.
cessful business in their new, neat
and cosy lunch room at the end Of the
bridge. Here it is you can obtain a
full course dinner of several different
kinds of meats and all that one can ask
for in addition. for only Csc. The
lunches also are very moderate in
price and include a great variety of
soups. stews. roasts. steaks. ETC., all
served in good style.
The neatness of the place and the
wholesomenes of the food appeals
strongly to that portion of the public
who enjoy food much better when
served under such pleasant and agree
able surroundings. The rooms will be
open from 6 A. NJ. to IL p. NJ. If you
delight in an excellent cup Of coffee
and real cream. call any time of day
and you will obtain it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

The public hearing to be held by the
special committee of the city govern
ment relative to a proposed change in
the city charter will be held at the City
building, at 7.30 o'clock wednesday
evening. instead of Thursday evening
as announced in a previous issue OF
the Journal. This is a matter in Whlch
the citizens of Augusta have vital m
terest and it is hoped and expected
they will show that interest by attend
ing the meeting and giving full express
sion to their views.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
ror apv case of Catarrh that cannot De
cured bv Halls Catarrh Cure. .,.s. n
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO. rr do,guP F J. j.
c,,sn.r ~" for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business aneTy
transactions and financially able ss 10 Sar,
out any obligations W maIe az prusgists,
wALDfNG. KINNAN n -
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O;ern,rv
Halls Catarrh cure Is ' h,"oa and mu.
ac.,ns s,,rfaces of the system. Testimonl,
oIs sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. sou
by all Druggists; t,a hesf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

An alarm from Box AZ at go p. NJ.
Tuesday, called the fire department to
the home of Mrs. F. o. Ward on Ban
eor street. Mrs. Ward had some green
wood in the cook stove oven to dry
and it caught fire. Damage was con-
fined to smoke and scare. Blaze eX-
tingushed by the chemicals. Driver
McCausland of the Cushnoc Hose Co.
took the new iron gray horses on n
hair-raising run down the big hill. 1t
was their second experience in answer
ing fire alarms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

Merrill Bros. business is iiourlshing
and they have undertaken new I'M
movements during the lull that usually
follows Christmas. Their office mas
been moved forward near the entrance
to the store. The whole rear OF the
store will be utilized for their ever IN
creasing meat business. new par,
lor refrigerator is being punt ana
Fere WV also be fly PROOF room
where ~ their meats will be cut. II
is well 70 see the young ana enter
nrising firms on Water street making
| il a business street second to none east
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

"As matter of fact" says an Au-
gusta jeweler, I'VE have a great many
Christmas ana wedding presents to ex-
change. Where people have duplicate
gifts il is but natural that they should
want TO exchange one of each for a
different article. We are very glad to
accommodate them and this custom is
getting very common.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

Lunt & Brann carry small wares OF
all kinds as needles, pins. thread, sew
ing silk and twist, binding braids. tape,
dress shields. dress stays. hooks and
ewes. pearl buttons. curling irons. Kid
curriers'. Madam Loine curriers', safety
pins. darning cotton and worsted. hair
pins. side and back combs, dressing
combs and all such articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31
Success

comes onIy TO the man or woman who
: If strong nerve, keen brain, and
houudless energy. To perfect these
,.l;ties in those who lack them we
mt I'D Palmo Tablets. They do the
work. and besides are great for the
tidneys, induce restful sleep, ana
make you look and feel years younger.
10 cents. Book Free. Address HE
s r. Fell Co., Cleveland, 0.
Sold in Augusta ~
q cHkS 2 MURPHY. DRU(T3IST-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

The officers-elect of Seth Williams
Post. G.. A. r.. will be installed by
Past Post Commander George Doughty,
at $50 o'clock Thursday evening. A
cordial invitation is extended to the
members of the Ladies' Relief Corps,
Sons of Veterans and any Grand Army
men who may be temporarily stopping
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

You can always have fresh eggs for
breakfast, chicken for dinner and
money in the bank if you raise your
own chickens. Bannis Poultry Food
does the business. 1t invigorates and
makes poultry healthy and productive.
Those who have given it fair trial al
ways asl; for more. 1t is sold only by
Geo ID. Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-31

The city officials of Augusta have
performed praiseworthy act in the
posting of street signboards on all the
principal street corners. Strangers in
Augusta have often felt the need of
these. Hallowell should do likewise
Halloweil Register.