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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-23
Some Suggestions for the Drainage Of
Our Public Roads.

To make a ditch with even, faring
sides so as to produce a neat job, it
is good policy to use a rough gauge.
The gauge is made of light strips of
wood about 3 inches in width and 1
inch thick. The upright strip should
be about 4 feet long and the horizon
tai strip should be 10 inches in
length, measured from the left side
of the upright piece to the point of
the gauge on the extreme right. The
top of the horizontal strip should be
1 foot from the bottom point of the
gauge. The gauge should be pro-
Vided with a plumb and line, and by
means of the upright strip is held
vertical while the slope is made to
correspond with the edges of the
diagonal strip.
The bottom of the ditch may vary
in width from 3 to II inches, or even
more, as may be found necessary in
order to carry the largest amount of
water which is expected to flow
through it at any one time. Some
times the only bitches necessary to
carry off the surface water are those
made by the use of the road machines
or road graders. The blade of the
machine may be set at any desired
angle, and when drawn along by
horses cuts into the surface and
moves the earth from the sides to-
ward the center, forming cutters
alongside and distributing the earth
uniformly over the travelled way.
Such cutters are liable to become
clogged by brush, weeds, and other
debris, or destroyed by passing wa
CONS, and it is therefore better, when
the space permits, to have the side
bitches above referred to-, even if the
road be built with a road machine
Prof. j. A. Holmes, Chapel Hill.
NJ
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-23

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less for Is cents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-23

"@NG~I A thoroughbred Jersey Bull,
dUkHu@ flour to twelve months old.
Light Fawn Color. Write
b. F. NORRIS, Townsville, n G..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-23

To Make Cows Pay, use Sharpless Cream
SeparatOrs. Book Business DairyinR'' and
Cat. 25 free. w. Chester, Pa. "U
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-23

Wonfod 1000 bushels White Black-eyed
"0AtSu Peas. Must be thoroughly cleaned
and not mixed with any other variety. State
price n quality you have to sell.
HICKORY MILLING co..
Hickory, n. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-23

Wanted ysis. QUAIL WEEKLY
n. y. GIERGCH, Raleigh, n. o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
LAUNCHED At BATH.
Four Master Robert n. Stevenson
Chrsteneo, Yesterday.

Bath, Me-, Nov. 19.-At the yard Of
the New England Co. toady, the four
masted schooner Robert II. Stevenson.
was christened with champagne by
Mrs. j. +. Higbee, wife of the COM
mander. as the vessel slid from the
ways. The craft, which was practically
ready for sea. WAS designed for Tho
general carrying trade. She WAS
named i'm honor of General Robert H.
Stevenson Of Boston, and will be con-
trolled by Edward +. Boggs of the
same city.
The dimensions We're: Length. 2O1
feet; breadth, "A feet; depth, Is feet
The gross tonnage was 1890, with
carrying capacity of nearly 1000 tons.
She was wire rugged and will carry
5000 yards of sail. This was the 300th
launching at this yard. Guests from
New York and Boston We're given a
luncheon aboard the schooner by Capt.
Higbee Immediately after the launch
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The granite front for the Third Nation
al Bank of Cincinnati, is now in process
of manufacture at the 1Iallowcll Granite
Works. Other work includes statuary
and pieces of elaborate design for the
beautiful Hall of Records, New YORK.
The carving requires skilled workmen,
and about a dozen Of the most cxpe-
rienced carvers in the city are now fash
ionng statues of heroic size from rough
blocks OF granite. One mausoeum now,
under way will be very beautiful and
costly the floor will be of polished gram
itc. one of the slabs entering into the
construction being 3l4x7i. feet and about
one foot in thickness. Several Of these
pieces will be required to occupy the ac-
tual floor area.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

off in the good old fashioned style. He
did not care to have a quart or two OF
rice go sitting down the back of his
neck nor to have a shower Of old foot
wear descend as he left the homestead,
and he Furthermore resolved that he
wouldn't.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home Of the bride. Several
of the grOOm's male friends kept a close
watch on him for some time in order
that he might not escape them but a
clever trap had been prepared for
them. The groom's hat and coat with
those of the bride were left hanging
in the hall in plain sight of the guests
who cared to look for them. But out
in the stable there We're others secreted
unknown to any but IN. happy couple
In order to get clear of his TOO persis-
tent friends the groom requested song
from one of the musicians and this at
tracted all the guests around the piano
where the hats and cloaks could be
plainly seen hanging in the hail. Be
lieving that the couple could not es-
cape without these, the guests felt Sc
cure and enjoyed the music. But when
things were well under way the bfide
and groom slipped quietly out by the
back way, secured their outer garments
from their hiding place in the stable
and escaped. They We're soon missed
but were not found until hours after
ward in the home they had all ready
for their occupancy. Then the doors
were locked and none could gain ad-
mittance so a heap of rice and old
shoes was wasted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The work on tne new Woolen mill
is nearly completed and work in sew
eral of the rooms has already begun.
Names block on Main street is also
nearly done and will be ready for oc-
cupancy in few weeks. Work on the
National Bank block is being pushed
as rapidly rs possible and it is thought
the stores in this building will be ready
for their occupants by the middle OF
December. 1t is understood that the
offices and stores in both these build
ings have already been taken. These
buildings would all have doubtless been
completed in a much shorter time had
it not been for the scarcity of work.
men, which has hindered the contract
OrS quite a little.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
National Home Temperance Union.

The meeting held, last Tuesday
evening, of the above union was the
largest and most enthusiastic ever
held the hall being crowded to over
flowing. There We're $50 persons in at
tendance and more outside that could
not be accommodated with seats. 1t
was really Il brilliant affair and was
in particular very gratifying TO the
devoted president Mrs. Towle and the
members of the union. The business of
the meeting was hurried through as
the Union had Il lengthy program to
give To their friends. Three new
members We're added 10 our muster
roll.
The order of exercises We're as fol-
lows: Singing by the audience and
prayer by Bro. Hanson. The three
Brown sisters of Augusta gave some of
their beautiful musical selections for
which they are well-known, and were
admired by all who heard them. By
the way. they have signified their in
tentions to being present. next Tues
day evening. Nov. %, and all that
come will go away highly pleased with
their visit. Miss Gertrude Ware gave
two excellent readings which were
highly appreciated. Mrs. Billmas
made some very nice remarks upon her
own experiences. Bro. Gould and lady
friend gave us some very nice duet
Taken altogether the affair
passed off very pleasantly and was en-
joyed by all that attended. The meet
ing closed with a unanimous vote to
all kind friends who had assisted and
a wish for their speedy return.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

An alarm Of fire was rung in from
box 62 on Front street, at about lis,
yesterday afternoon, for blaze in the
house on Union street occupied by
Mont LaShores. Repairs on the house
were in progress and fire had been
started in a stove in the ell to dry out
the plastering which had just been put
on. The chimney was an old one and
burned out, making a hot fire for a
time. The stove was moved out of
doors as quickly as possible and the
alarm rung in. One line of hose was
run by the department but thu chemi-
Gals We're sufficient. The dama.. w:;l
be small.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Lafa Bushey, King Gullifer and Will
liam Grondin of Waterville, were
brought before Judge Field, Wednes-
day morning. on charge of hunting
deer with dogs. The men We're ar
rested by Game Warden f. II. Clark,
the hunting having taken place. Sun
day, Nov. 8. Bushey and Grondin
We're found guilty and fined $40 and
costs. Gullfer was discharged, as no
case could be found against him. The
men appealed and We're placed under
500 bonds to appear at the superior
term of court to be held in January.
F. w. Clair appeared for the respond
ents. Several witnesses appeared for
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
FORTIFYlNG LONDON
Extensive Plans to Provide for
the Metropolis Safety.
Several New Centers fo- MobiIizins
Troops Being Arranged.
And New Fortifications Are eeino
Rapidly Constructed.

London, Nov. 19.-Efforts Of a far
reaching character have been set on
foot to fortify the metropolis against a
possible attack in case of war, from
which, ju'lsing from statements made.
tonight, it has hitherto been quite in
adequately protected. Extensive build
ings have been completed at Wolding-
ham, Surry. II miles south of London.
for use as mobiliZing centers and new
fortiiications are being rapidly con-
structed along the banks Of the Thames
and Nottingham has been fitted up az
a center for mobilization.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Miss Sarah Munro Hall, soprano So
loist of Rockland, has been secured as
one of the artists for the entertainment
which will be given at the City opera
house. Dec. 2, for the benefit of the
Coburn Athletic Association. Miss
Halls solos will be with violin obli-
gatos by Roger Brunell of Colby, who
will also play solos. Other prominent
artists will be secured so that a pro-
dpre6
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
SUPERIOR COURT.
November Term, Hon. o. G. Hall,
Presiding.

w. S. CHOATE. Clerk of Courts.
A. l.. McFADDEN, Sheriff.
THOMAS LEIGH, County Attorney.
FRED w. LEE, Stenograpner.
Waterville, Nov. 49,
Libby VS.. Adams: II. ID. Eaton for
plaintiff; Brown & Brown for defend
ant. The testimony i'm this case was
completed this morning, the case going
to the jury at II o'clock. At 40 O'Clock
this afternoon a verdict was rendered
for S32.55.
The case of Grant VS.. Pollard; G. f.
Johnson for plaintiff; Philbrook 4
Hussey for defendant, will be in order
for tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
AT FIRST GLANCE
1t Would Appear That Local Remedies
Would be Best for Cure Of Catarrh.

1t would seem at first glance that
catarrh being a disease of the mucous
membrane. that salves, sprays, etc, be-
ing applied directly to the membranes
of the nose and throat, would be the
most rational treatment but this has
been proven not to be true.
The mucous membrane is made and
repaired from the blood and catarrh
is blood disease and any remedy to
make permanent cure must act on
the blood. and when the blood is puri-
fled from catarrhal poison, the secre-
tions from the mucous membrane will
become natural and healthy.
In this climate, thousands OF people
seem scarcely ever free from some form
of catarrh: it gets better at times but
each winter becomes gradually deeper
seated and after a time the sufferer
resigns himself to it as necessary
evil.
Catarrh cures are almost as numer-
Gus as catarrh sufferers, but are near
ly all so inconyenient and inenective
as to render their use a nuisance near
ly as annoying as catarrh itself: any
one who has used douches, sprays ana
powders will bear witness to their in'
convenience and failure to really cure.
There are a number Of excellent IN
ternal remedies for catarrh, but prob
ably the best and certainly the sae@
is a new remedy, composed Of -
Gum. Blood Root and similar antiseps
tic remedies and other valuable catasr1
specifics. 4
This remedy is in tablet form. pHas-
ant to the taste and sold by drugg1u
under the name Of Stuarts Catarrh
Tablets. and anyone suffering rom
catarr.h may use these tablets with ap-
solute assurance that they contain ny
cocaine. opiate nor any poisonous MN
eral whatever.
A leading druggist in Albany SPEAK
ing of catarrh cures says. Il have sDiu
various catarrh cures for years. Du'
have never sold any which gave sac~
general satisfaction as Stuart's CataHn
Tablets. They contain in pleasant
form all the best ana
est catarrh remedies, and catarrn I'll
ferers, who have used douches. sprays
and salves, have been ast0nished ~ l
quick relief and permanent results ~
tanned after a weeks use OF Stusn
Catarrh Tablets" All druggists
full sized packages for fifty cents
~ s novlS.3A0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The bad weather made business
pretty good for the cab drivers, yes
terday. but they say that several days
of rain will not increase business like
one in the midst of several good days
and account for it by the fact that
when the weather is good plans are
made for business or pleasure that
have to be carried out rain or shine
and if it rains the cabs are used.
When there is a spell of bad weather
the people stay at home as much as
they can, especially the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The 10th anniversary supper of the
Waterville Bicycle Club was held at the
ElmwOod. last evening. Leslie =. Loud
acted as POSTMASTER and speeches We're
made by f.. j. Brown, NJ. j. Roderick
+. NJ. Rollins, II. p. Hayden, w. Fl.
Loud and others. There We're about 81
present and it was a jolly good time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
A special meeting of the alder

A special meeting of the aldermen rs
municipal officers will be held. this
evening. This is FOR the purpose of
granting hearing to the Augusta &
Waterville Street Railway on it's petit
tion for location on the streets of the
city, application having been made
through Thomas ]. Lynch of Augusta.
1t is the present intention to rur the
road up on the east side of the river
and surveys have been made for a part
of the way. 1t will be necessary to get
a location on some of the streets in or
der to eEter the city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

A letter was received by the Law
renee. Newhall & Page Co. of Shaw
NUT, yesterday. which stated that the
cases of smallpox which had been re-
ported from HOleb We're in a camp in
charge of Frank Higgins, who is op-
Grating for the Great Northern Paper
Co. The l.. n. & p Co. has several
camps in Holeb but the Higgins camp
is five miles from any of them. Not
many particulars Were received regard
ing the situation. but it is not consid-
cred very serious.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

One of those little advertising de-
vices that look just like pocket book
with bills projecting from the ends
was thrown onto the sidewalk, yester-
day. 10 test tho observing powers OF the
latssers, IN the first FIVE minutes, IL
people passed Owe it without seeing
il ana three noticed ii and knew what
IL was. Then one picked it up and
threw IL % one side where it lay until
the eXpcrimcpters tired of Watching
I. i would doubtless have been the
same had 1t been reaI money. for il
was difficult to tcu the difference where
II lay unless one was familiar with the
device
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

King Gullifer, Lafayette Bushey and
William Grondin of this city. We're ar
raigned before Trial Justice Field of
Oakland, yesterday, on the charge of
dogging deer. the compaint being made
by Game Warden Clark of Smithfield.
They were represented by r. w. Clair,
Who moved for their discharge without
"tferiua any testimony. The motion
v1~ granted in The case of Gullifer but
the other two were fined $40 and costs
and appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The Brunswick street sewer is now
nearly completed from the corner of
Plummcr street to +. +. Boston's resi-
dence and is covered for greater part
of the distance. The construction of this
new piece has been, perhaps. unusually
long on account Of the several lodges and
big rock which We're found. Many Of
these rocks were used in helping fill the
old city reservoir on Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

gagged already for the Wagner Harp
Orchestra and Quartet entertainment,
Dec. /. Persons wishing to secure seats
should apply to ID. &. Skillin at his
store. The concert promises to be the
musical event of the season. There
are 125 good seats still left. All per-
sons who think the lecture course is a
good thing for our city SHOULD give it
their SuDDort
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

There was a lively dog fight at the
fire, yesterday, and one of the eXtin-
guishers had to he used to separate
the CANNES. II proved as effective lOr
this purpose as for fighting fire but
there was more excitement for the
crowd in the fight than in the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

SisIrt 'rcrecuour nf the Ursuline
convent - deAl IF pneumonia, at the
age nf Is years, :evea months ana 10
lays She was 4 novice anc before en-
Jering the convent was Miss Mary
Gr0rdiu the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
g II. Gro0din of mis- city. The funeral
will he held # St Francis de Sales
church. ibis .Lorutly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

John r. Taylor of Winthrop. has sold
his farm to Alvin 8. knowlton of Law
renee. Mass. MIR. Knowlton has already
moved his family to his new home. His
daughter, Amanda, has entered the soph-
omorc class of Winthrop High school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

AT meeting of the High school stu
dents, yesterday, the following officers
were elected for the Lincoln Debating
Society for the year: President. Phil
lip Mason: vice president, Joseph r.
Goodwin: treasurer, Miss Ella Crafty;
recording SC ecretary. Miss Carrie Noyes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
Tonight's Co oncert.

Following is the concert program for
tonight at ::
March--"Grand Commandcry." Missud
observation-disclosures. Keller Bella
Dance of the Song Birds 0st timeD.
Richmond
Spanish Sercnade-"Fanetello" ust time).
Roberts
Rossini
WaltZes-"SoundS from Erin Bennett
Descriptive Fantasia-"Vilage Life in
the Olden Time There
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The customs duty on automobiles in
New Zealand is 20 per cent ad valorem,
and the same rate is charged on fin
ished or partly finished parts of same.
including weldless steel tubing cut to
short lengths.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 26-5.

People who are in anyway interested
in buying or selling, any kind OF sec
ond hand or new goods, will be profited
by reading Nj. A. Haraden's new al.
Notice"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

G.. T.. Tayntor & 90. are To continue
operations ut their quarry until jan
uary and possibly if nothing prevents.
work at the city sheds of this company
will also continue about as usual
throughout the winter. Stoves are
shortly 10 be placed in the sheds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
He Fooled EN-,

A bridegroom not thousand miles
from WaterviIle who was married
WITHIN year turned the trick very
neatly on his enthusiastic friends who
We're planning to give him royal send
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The next theatrical attraction at the
Opera house will be Il production un-
der the management of VIM. Il. Brady.
entitled Under Southern Skies"
Monday Dec ISI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Hon. Rutilus l.. Alden of Winthrop,
was Il visitor at the Home, Wednes-
day. Mr.. Alden. who is one of the
best-knoWn cattle breeders in the
State. very much admired the Home
herd of HDiSteiDS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
THE NATIONAL GRANGE
Listens to Favorable Reports on
Growth Of the Order.

Lansing, Mich, Nov. l9.-The Ma
tional Grange devoted most of the
morning session. today, to hearing re-
ports from the different states. All
were Favorable, showing marked
growth during the year. The report of
the committee on education was efer-
red back for a minor amendment
The recommendation favoring GEN.
traiiZed schools and criticizing agri-
cultural colleges will probably stand.
although discussion of it is yet to come.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The bad weather is interfering with
.ne completion of the macadamizing of
Main street. There is now a marked
diHerence between the part that has
been treated and the part that hasn't.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
s-Tracy.

Mr.. jerry Hayes and Mrs. Kate
Tracy were united in marriage at the
residence of Rev. FIR. Neligan.
Wednesday morning. A reception held
at their home. last evening, was large
ly attended by their many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

one of the latest things in confec-
uonary to appear in the city is very
good representation of coal 1t is la
beiled: Get your coal here, only 20
cents per pound
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Miss Addie l.. French has secured per-
manent position as stenographer and
typewriter in the Office Of Williamson Gs
Burleigf, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Among those attending the funeral
OF the late p. o. Vickery Of Augusta.
yesterday, We're: William T. Haines
Perham S. Heald. Cyrus w. Davis and
DIR. 4. c. Thayer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Rev. and Mrs. A. r. Sylvester of Old
Orchard. are guests at the Methodist
parsonage. They will leave, this morn
ing. for Etna, Mr.. Sylvester's native
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Ms Gertrude Heminger. manager Of
tue Postal Telegraph Office, has gone
q worth .Anson for visit to relatives
there. Her place in the office is being
taken by Miss blanche Kinds of Orono
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

'rnc N-,in- mndery. hich h.rs been
II operations here or some time past.
V.l Pr"iNbly w, moved W Springfield,
Mass, tGy hrst ur th- coming month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Private car No. 555, used by General
Manager Evans of the Maine Central,
is in the shops here undergoing extern
sive repairs and changes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Prof II. w. Taylor is arranging his new
musical rooms in the Moody block. He
expects to have them ready for occu-
pancy ty Nov. 25.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

r. r. Hazard of the Commonwealth
Shoe Co, Gardiner. entertained a
party of 10 friends at a banquet held
at the Hallowell House, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Joseph Mckenzie was before Judge
Shaw in the municipal court, yester-
day, on the charge of drunkenness and
| was fined So and costs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

There will be a special meeting of
Hallowell Co., No. 25, u. R., X. of p,
Friday evening. Business of impor-
tance. A full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

II. M. S;orHas las RETURNED from Mem
pins. Tenn. whore Re represented TIE
'"lh> chapter w the Delta Nuppa Ep-
silon fraternity in tbs national ,ony en-
.inH
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

City Marshal Harrington seized two
barrels of ale marked &C. r. NJ at th.
Maine Central station, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

SIX car loads of Christmas trees
standing in the rain in the Maine Gem
trail yard here, yesterday, made rather
q suggestive picture
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20
NATIONAL HOME.

Miss Alice Gallagher arrived home.
"Wednesday afternoon, from "a visit of
several weeks in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

John +. Cotton Of Nashua, n H.
president of the Maine Manufacturing
Co.. was calling on friends here and il
Fairfield, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Mrs. G.. A. Martin of Rumford Falls
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Silas HoXie, Center place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The Bombahook Boat Club which is
composed of employees of the Boston
Flint Paper Works. is to open club
room in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

The w. &. Il. L. will meet with Mrs.
w. II. Perry, SesOnd street at o'clock,
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

John II. Burleigh was transacting
business in Augusta. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-11-20

Miss Emily 4. Haley, aged 80, died.
yesterday, al her home on Water street
She il, survived bv sister PAMELA,
ascj w 0rth unuu .hv lived.