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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

There was an amusing little Incl
dent at the City Opera house, Thurs
day evening, that served to bring out
the ready wit Of Jere Grady. In one
scene of Conn, the Shaughran," there
was "A representation of a humble cot
tage, that of COnn's mother. This was
Put up so as to be handled with more
than usual speed in shifting the seen
cry and could not be stayed very Sc
curely. Suddenly, while Jere was talk
ing, the house was seen to totter back
ward and would have fallen had he not
been near enough to seize it i'm time.
Turning to his stage mother as quick
as a flash he exclaimed in a grieVed
tone and with a rich Irish brogue.
Haven't | told yer Mither if yer
didn't move out er that house it would
fall down about yer ears" Then he
continued his lines as If nothing had
happened. AS he was about to enter
he turned, and with Il wise nod at the
audience exclaimed: "A man who en-
ters this house takes his life in his
own hands" This little bit of side
play brought down the house (the au-
dience, not the stage cottage) and
made lots of new friends for the in
imitable Jare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
Believes in the Still Alarm.

I'm a great believer i'm the still fire
ALARM said a business man, the other
day. II see there have been quite a
number of them this week and they
have saved the city good bit Of
money. Unless a fire has secured a
good start before being discovered. it
seems to me ii can be handled all right
i'm this way. If a chimney is burning
out, and there seems to be some danger
a telephone message to the central sta
ton will bring men and chemicals that
will usually be sufficient. There are so
many telephones in the city now that
few houses are a great distance from
one.
IF the men responding to still
alarm find that they cannot control the
fire they can easily turn in an alarm on
the bell and get out more help. Many
of the cases where an alarm is turned
in and the department finds no fire to
fight when it arrives. could be handled
much better by means of the still
alarm. know the firemen cont get
any more money than they earn at
present and that the still alarm would
cut into their income, but it would
doubtless be for the good of the major-
ity.
1T costs a good bit to turn out the
whole department and it looks like a
needless waste when there is no work
to be done after the men are out. OF
course there is the danger of underes
timating the strength of the fire and of
having it get away from you. but with
a little cool judgment l believe the
still alarm could be used more to good
advantage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

week, as pleasant as possible for her.
Mr.. Head on Park street, Monday
evening. and in return entertained her
friends at the Elmwood, Thursday
evening, after the show at the City
Opera house. Ii was Welsh Rare
bit" and delightful time was enjoyed,
frankie being as winsome and delight
full as Il hostess as on the stage as
leading woman to a very successful
company.
The following were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. +. r. Head. Perham $. Head,
Miss Biney Jackson, Miss IneZ Jack
son. Mrs. Nellie Davis and Mrs. f. M.
Bass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
City Opera House Notes.

Among the recent bookings at the
Opera house, Manager MaXfield re-
ports that of Lewis Morrison i'm n big
production of Faust" and Thomas
jefferson i'm RIP Van Wrinkle" He
is also hearing from large number Of
the large productions and doubtless
viii arrange a date.
Inducements are being offered to the
Klark- Urban Company to play a
weeks engagement here in January.
In order to do this the company will
have to jump from Nashua, N. H., to
Waterville and back again to Laconia,
n. ii. This is the company that played
here during the flood, last season.
Compliments are being received on
the very neat program issued during
the frankie Carpenter show. II is said
to be the best one issued in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
Santa Claus in School,

Christmas was observed at the West
ern avenue school, yesterday after
noon. 1t was bit early perhaps but
the scholars enjoyed the exercises none
the less ana they had to be held at this
time on account of the closing of the
schools. There were Christmas trees
in all the rooms. prettily decorated
with strings Of pop corn and paper or
naments made by the children. Each
scholar carried home n tasty little
calendar made by his own hands as a
gift to his parents. Each also re-
ceived Il pretty little box of candy from
the teacher.
The exercises consisted of singing
and declamations. The afternoon will
be a bright spot in the memory of
every child present for good while
to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

selves very credibly indeed. The follow
ing is the program that was rendered:
Music.
Singing-"Rocked in the Cradle of the
Deem, School
Reading-"Horatius at the Bridge
Mr.. Lowe
Superintendent. the Colossus of Ma
TONS Mr.. Young
Song
Reading-Selection from "Patsey,'
Miss Johnson
Reading-"The Tempest
Miss Woodman
Reading-SeleCtion from The Eternal
City" Miss Abbott
Song-"Afterward,'' Mr.. kennison
Readng-"'Cncle Josh Wetherby,'
Mr. Mason
MISUNDERSTANDING an Orator..
Miss Bowler
Readins-''The Annexation of 'Cuby.
Miss Stewart
Piano Solo. Miss Crowell
ReadIng-'The Wiley Brook Trestle.'
Miss Libby
SpeeclI-"Winged Ciyiliza ton
Mr.. Goodwin
Singing-"America, School
Honorary parts-lneZ Bowler, '0G: Ade
laide NJ. Johnson, GS; Philip a. Mason.
G3; Ralph Il. Young, 'o3; Mary c. Abbott,
H: V. Bessie Libby. '0i: Joseph X. Good
win. '0i Alvin Lowe. '0,; Mary T.. Wood
man. '05; Annie NJ. Stewart, '06.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

The honorary parts awarded for the
highest rank in English and declama-
lions at the High school for the past term
were delivered in the main High scnool
room. yesterday afternoon. There was
good attendance Of the parents and
friends and the scholars acquitted them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
nA11y KENNEBEC JOURNAL SATURDAY DECEMBER Is. 1902

Another picture has been added to
the collection In the mayors Office and
is very fine one Of Christian Knauff.
now overseer OF the poor. This one is a
trifle smaller than the others, but is a
very fine one. the likeness being espec-
tally good and the work Of "a very high
standard. This makes four up to date.
S. H. Preble, who Is doing most Of the
work. has several more about ready to
hang
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

A small private telephone line has
recently been installed in the city with
out any bother about securing locations
or setting poles. 1t runs from the
stage in the City building to the box
office and by means of it the stage
manager can be i'm touch with Manager
MaXfieid all the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
A matinee will be given by frankie.

A matinee will be given by frankie.
this afternoon, the piece selected be-
ing 1.-The FREELY" The piece for this
evening will be "a Brave Girl
frankie herself will have lots to do in
both Of these. Judging by the way the
attendance has been increasing from
night to night, standing room ought
to be at a premium. this evening. The
engagement will close with this even
ings performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

w. l.. Bushey was up before Judge
Shaw in the municipal court, yesterday,
on the charge of drunkenness, and was
sentenced to 30 days in Jail and to pay
the costs. He paid the costs and the
mittimus was suspended during good
behavior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

The remains of the late +. G. Ames.
who formerly conducted the business
of tinsmithing here, were brought to
the city, last evening, from Lynn,
Mass, where Mr.. Ames died. Thursday.
There will be a brief service at the
grave ut 9 o'clock, this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
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Foils A Deadly Attack.

"My wife was so Ill that gooa
physicians We're unable to help her,
writes M. M. Austin Of Winchester
Ind. ..but was completely cured by Or.
Kings New Life Pills." They work
wonders in stomach and liver trouD'es'
Cure constipation, sick headachc.
CSC. at Bowditch & Webster's drus
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
Ralph Partridge, who was injured by

Ralph Partridge, who was injured by
being struck by the electric car on the
upper Maine Central crossing on Col
lege avenue. is getting along nicely at
the Stevens hospital. There seems to
be a good prospect Of saving the leg
which was so badly broken in the acci-
dent, although this cannot be accurate
~ determined as yet. In other ways
he is doing finely and is making good
progress toward recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

good sized tool and storage house is
being built by Horace Purinton 4 Co.
near the brick yard Of the company on
the road to Fairfield. The building is
now well along towards completion,
being all boarded in. 1t is located OPP
pOsite the yard in the corner made by
the Electric Road track and the Maine
Central spur that runs into the yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

The remains of the late Mrs. Water
man of Brookline. Mass, a cousin of
Charles II. Barton of this city, were
brought here. yesterday. for interment.
A brief service was held at the grave,
Rev. f. c.. Whittemore of the Baptist
church. officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
Church Notices.

Christian Science services, Sunday.
1890 A. NJ; children's Sunday school,
11.i5 A. M. Wednesday. 7.45 p. NJ. at
G. A.. Il. hall. Masonic Temple. Dec.
"a, Subject: sacrament"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

The new looms at the Chase wooden
mill over on the Massachusetts We're
given a trial. yesterday, and We're
found To work all right. The mill will
soon be ready for business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

The night school will continue
through the holiday vacation. This
is in charge Of John T.. Nelson and now
has about 40 in attendance regularly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Hon. #. S. Burns of WestbrOOk, sena-
tor from Cumberland county. was
among the city's business callers. yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Ed Smith and Norman Crosby pave
taken the contract to cut ana draw
about 100000 feet of spruce ana heH-
lock for the Lawrence Brothers on
their home farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Thomas J. Lynch of Augusta, was
in the city. yesterday, on business con-
nected with the Augusta & Waterville
electric road. E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

BY the way seats sold for the per-
Torrance, last evening. it looks as if
frankie would have a record break
ing house, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
frankie Entertajns.

z Mrs. Jere Grady FRANKIE Carpeter)
numbers some Waterville people
among her personal friends and they
have been making her visit here. this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Lawrence Bros. are making arrange
ments a. their mill to load sawdust ana
waste on the ears to be shipped away
by rail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

A. f. Doughty, Colby, 90. who has
recently opened an insurance office
here, will leave, today, on a short bust
ness trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

A new snow pillow, constructed in the
shops here, has just been put into COM
on the Maine Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Clarence DeTsle, day clerk, and Harry
Osborne, night clerk at the Elmwood,
are both off duty on account of sick
ness. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
SOUTH GARDINER.

John Mayhem is at Machias for a
short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Mrs. Marquis Miller and daughter
returned to Boston. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

The city schools closed, yesterday, for
the usual holiday vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Peter CorO has been engaged as night
fireman at the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

John Black and Jerry Casey have
returned from Shirley where they have
been working in the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
WATERVIIILE.

TELEPHONE, 53-4.
No. 8, Rogers Block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

Score-Taconnet. 25: d. & F., s.
Goals from floor McTaggett. 3: Oak,
Murray. S: Huard, 2; Phelan. 3; Suite,
Holt Goals from fouls-Phelan, 2.
Fouls made by-Huard. 2; Suite. 2;
Murray. Dexter, Barber, 2. Time-15-
and 2O-minute periods. Umpire-Peaks,
D. & f. Referee-Dr. Frew, Colby.
Tir1er-Lewis, Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13
Taconnet. IS; pover-Eoxcroft. 8.

The TacOnnet. Club basket ball team
defeated the Dover and FoXcroft team
at the club house, last evening. by a
score of 25 to s. 1t was an elegant
game. clean. fast and hard from start
to finish. In the first half the visitors
rather had the better of it. getting
three goals to Taconnet's one One goal
in the gymnasium is better than the
other. as one has an entrance to a
stairway near it SO that all kinds of
throws are not possible. TacOnnet
had this to throw at during the first
half and missed many tries. When the
change came for the second half the
luck seemed to change and everything
went Taconnet's way. Goal after goal
was thrown. some of them being beau
ties. The first half was entirely free
from fouling but there was lots Of it in
the second.
The visitors played the stronger game
in the first half while the home team
seemed to grow fresher and better the
longer it played. Some handsome pass
ing and juggling of the ball was done
by Taconnet, the visitors being out
classed in this respect. There was a
good crowd in attendance and everyone
was delighted with the game. The fol-
A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-13

things e ""'" we ''' "ees Hf
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

Andrew Carnegie's new omce Of lord
rector Of st. Andrews university car
ries with It no emoluments and does
not involve any renunciation Of that
American citizenship which he nrst ac-
quired through his fathers ~naturaliza-
ton, and subsequently, confirmed
through his W acquisition Of the nee
essary papers on attaining his major
ity. AS lord rector he presides over
the senate and governing body Of the
university and is essentially the repre-
sentative Of the students, since they
alone elect him trlennially and profess
sors and other Aembefs Of the faculty
having NJ voice whatsoever In the Vot-
ing.
AS a rule the election is carried out
on political party lines and bitterly
contested. But IN this instance the
election was unanimous, the entire
body OF students uniting to pay tribute
to the m~unihceuce Of the author Of
triumphant Democracy" toward the
Scotch seats Of learning.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14
30 nath-chalr Hansom 30

V ZHNH ~ ZAA
A new species OF recreation has Just
made its appearance in Oxford, Eng
land. It takes the form Of a kind Of
b~ath-chalr hanson cab. being, indeed,
nothing more than a very comfortable
basket chair mounted upon two wheels,
with ball bearings and rubber tires.
This chair is fastened to the saddle
pillar Of a bicycle by means Of a rigid
shaft, with a bali socket at the head, so
that neither the steering of the cycle
nor the leaning over of the machine as
It turns a curve Is affected. No doubt
the new conveyance will prove an ex-
cellent form Of entertainment with
which the undergraduate may provide
his sisters or aunts when they visit Ok
ford. The cars are not appropriately
called 'rickshas," and the labor is
much lighter than might be expected
for the coolie. Rather more hills than
usual have to be walked. but the idea
has such vast possibilities-for the pur-
pose, say, Of paying a round Of after
noon calls, or conveying fair burdens
to outlying districts OF beauty and
amusement-thet "rickshas" are de-
serving OF ADHESION in the country gem
orally, where, indeed. they are begin
ming to be used, and in the London
suburbs where traffic is not too heavy.
They cannot possibly upset; they
travel more smoothly and faster than
a carriage, and are not in the least IL
able to run away.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

In Austria p~awnbroking Is Ia the
hands Of private persons, except IN the
capital, where the emneror, since the
time Of Joseph H., has been the pawn
broker-general The Imperial pawning
ofice has lately experienced a COM
plete transformation Originally
formed out Of an ancient convent and
adjoining church, It had long become
far too small for the volume OF bust
ness and has been RACED and replaced
by very nne offices. with spacious auc-
ton rooms. Henceforth the interest
On loans viii never exceed 10 per cent
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

The dimensions Of an object may be
known even If no measuring line is to
be had. The girth Of the hand Is equal
to the length Of the foot.
Many useful measures can be found
in the body. The first finger is usu-
ally four inches long, two inches from
the knuckle to the next joint and two
inches more to the tip. From the tip
Of the middle finger to the elbow Is
about sixteen inches on an average,
and the distance from finger top to
finger tip Of the outstretched hands is
about six feet, the fathom, from fad
ham, TO embrace"
Individuals vary in these respects,
but II, once for all, you measure the
exact length of your finger, your arm,
your outstretched hands and your foot
or boot you Will have permanent meas
ures always with you, which may
prove very useful.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

Among the best stories recorded by
q Weis~known angler Is one about a
Scottish laird who was one day re-
lating to HIS friends at the dinner
table the story Of a nno FISH he had
caught.
Donald, said he TO the servant be-
hind his chair. an old man but a new
servant. how heavy was the FISH /
took yesterday"
Donald neither spoke nor moved.
The laird repeated the question.
"Weel.' replied Donald, 1T was
twaP pund at breakfast. It had gotten
to achteen at dinner time and 1t was
sax-and-twenty when ye sat down to
supper wi the captain"
Then, after a pause. he added, I've
been tellin' lees a. my life to please
the shooters. but I'll be blowed II I'm
going to tell lees moo. in my old age.
to please the fushersl'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

days IN bed with intense pain and suf-
fering. I was under the physicians
care for over a year without any relief,
when my attention was called TO Lydia
y. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound by
several Of our Mormon women who
had been cured through its uses
1 began its systematic use and im-
proved gradually in health, and after
the use of six bottles my health was
completely restored, and for over two
years 1 have had neither ache or pain.
You have a truly wonderful remedy for
women Very sincerely yours, Mrs.
HUIDA JAKEMAN, Salt Lake City, Utah"
5000 forfeit y aboUo testmohiai is not genuine
Just as surely as Mrs. jake
man was cured just SO surely win
Lydia 10. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound cure every woman
suffering from any form of fe-
male ills.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wO-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

II you enjoy keeping a trihe ahead
Of the times, read Georges Weekly. If
you want to secure your paper for half
price, call at the office Of the paper
that publishes this notice and pay
your subscription in fun and hand the
editor 90 cents extra and ask him to
send Il to Georges Weekly for one
years subscription. The regular price
Of Georges Weekly Is S1.OO per year,
but this way you get II for 80 cents.
1t is q paper that discusses the inida-
ton and referendum, socialism, single
tax, mental science and all that sort OF
thing, and gives both sides Of the
question.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

Many different persons find the be-
ginning OF a conversation awkward,
especially on %ceremonious occasions
and with strangers. Sometimes, how
ever, the beginning is not half so awk-
ward as what comes a%fterward.
A bashful young man on being in
troduced to a lady at a dinner party
said.
I've got to take you in to dinner,
Miss Travers, and I'm rather afraid OF
you, you know. Every one tells me
you're very clever"
The young lady was naturally
amused by this display Of simplicity.
How absurd" she exclaimed. I'm
not a bit clever"
The young man heaved a sigh OF re-
lief and answered:
Well, do you know. 1 thought you
weren't"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14
Where Irnoraaee d nII...

An American art student, confined to.
the care Of a friend ir Paris, arrived
at his destination liz evening, and,
meeting some difficulty in finding the
address, was late in reaching the lat
ter's. apartments. After a long journey,
being hungry as well as tired, he asked
to be directed to the nearest restaurant,
preferably to one Of the many Duval
establishments of which he had so
often heard. His friend accompanied
him to the Duval place Of the neighbor-
hood, reaching the door just as it was
about to be closed. At that hour Of
the night there were no substantial
viands to be had, except a certain
ragout au quelquechose. which the
young student accepted as Hobson's
choice. To his satisfaction, he found
his supper very appetizing, and, with a
glass of good red wine, he enjoyed the
meal heartily; the more as the charge,
all told, was less than two francs. Well
pleased with his first prandial expert
ence In Paris, he expressed his gratih-
cation to his friend on The road home,
asking incidentally: "By the way, what
was that ragout-beef, or mutton, or
what?" His feelings underwent a sud-
den revulsion as his friend replied:
Probably horse."-Chicago Journal.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

Some idea OF the important educational
reforms brought about and the wonder
ful progress made since the island came
under American rule. can be obtained
from their exhibit az the pan-American
Exposition recently, for which they were
awarded nine medals. There is also a
wonderful record back OF Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, and one that has level
been eQualed. II Is a specific remedy for
dyspepsia indigestion. sick headache and
try Il.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-14

her arms from him and stood facing
her with burning cheeks and eyes.
This Is quite the end. he said. Il
hate you. You have no heart, no soul"
Then he left the place.
This Woman stood where she was and
watched him through the window TN
he passed from view. Then she laughed
pitfully. softly, almost tragically. She
reached Tor a gold key and opened her
desk. Her hands moved mechanically
among papers and sketches TIL she
drew forth a small book with a white
satin corner on which was traced a
gilt composition. She opened the
leaves. There was nothing within the
book but names and dates. Slowly she
counted Them Then she dipped her
pen in violet ink and wrote below the
last name a number the date. and the
Mans name. There was no smile on