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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
THE CUBAN TARIFF.
Gen. EIiss VIII Sail, Saturday, on His
Important Nilsson.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Gen. Taskef
II. Bliss will sail for Cuba, Saturday,
if he can secure steamship accommo-
dations. If not he will go early next
week. 1t is the intention of those in
terested in the commercial treatey
with Cuba to have it ready, if pos
sible, in three weeks, and Gen. Bliss
viii endeavor to adjust the difficulties
by that time. 1t is considered i'm
portant to have the treaty sent to the
Senate before the holiday recess. 1t
viii require two-thirds vote to ratify
the treaty and determined minority
in the Senate could postpone action on
it for some time. Those best informed
regarding conditions existing in the
island do not expect any speedy action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
NEWS NUGGETS
Brought by the Wires from the North,
East, South and West.

In the probate court at st. John,
n. e., Thursday, in the matter of the
estate OF the late Charles +. Goldman.
iumherman and mill owner of st. John.
who died two years ago. a decree was
made finding the gross receipts of the
estate $1,000, and expenditures $SS,Ooo.
leaving for distribution among the
heirs $4,000.
The Massachusetts railroad commits
sicners have authorized the Boston a.
Maine to issue 10000 additional shares
of common stock and $2.000,000 By per
cent. 20 year bonds. The proceeds are
TO be used FOR improvements on vari-
Gus lines and for new rolling stock.
The petition divides the total amount
as follows: For abolishing grade
crossings. 100000; for permanent inn
provements upon the Worcester. Nash
ua & Portland division. $151,600; and
for new rolling stock $2Sf 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Pe-ru-na Cures a Cold at the Outset.
Miss E. M. Isaacs, Armstrong, Pa,
vice-President of the Fortnightiy Club,
writes:
"No one who has tried the comforts
Peruna brings would ever be without it.
/ used to dread the slightest cold, as its
consequences were so lengthy and so
unpleasant, and the catarrhal condition
which invariably followed so hard to
get rid of, but since I have known of the
blessed relief secured through the use of
Peruna, am free from all this unpleas-
entness and suffering,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Remember that Dec ker & Day can
sell all kinds of harness, robes,
blankets. etc. etc. cheaper than those
who have to make all their expenses
and living out of the one line. AS it is,
it is only one OF their many depart
ments and beside, they being jobbei >:
buy lower than amy one can who is
only a retailer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

"a few doses never fails TO cure me
of a cold and I keep well through its
use."-Miss l.. M. Isaacs.
Hon. W. J. Purman, ex-member OF
Congress from Florida, writes from 142e
@ street, N. W., Washington, D. c., as
folloWs:
"Fron, representations to me and
my own experience J feel Justified in
recommending your Peruna to any anc
ali persons suffering with cafarrii,
nervousness or stomach troubles.
regard it as q great tonic and remedy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Cardinal Gibbons, Thursday, at
Washington, in the presence Of a large
audience of visitors. students and pro-
fessors of the Catholic University and
surrounding colleges broke ground on
the site for the new apostolic mission
house on the grounds of the university
leased to the Missionary Union. Thurs
day. The ceremony marks the 18th
anniversary of the opening of the Uni
versity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
STROMBOCl ACTIVE,
Terrible Eruption in Progress-Many
Homes Destroyed.

Rome. Nov. 1.-THE volcano on
Stromboli island (off the north coast of
Sicily has commenced a terrible
eruption. a colossal column Of fire
is rising and incadeseent stones are
being emitted from the craters N,px
houses on the island have baen de-.
stroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Capt. Thomas, a well-known figure in
local Shipping circles, recently came in
10 possession OF The Ella, a trim little
craft of FIVE tons register, clean cut
and sound. The Capt" is sailor by
nature. and he has good faith in the
ability of his new boat. He win short
ly place il in winter quarters Al Har-
mons Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

A Joint committee of both branches was
had for the purpose of electing driver
Of the city team to take the place of the
late Alexander McCausland.
On motion of Alderman Manley. Alder
man Hichborn was directed to cast the
ballot of the convention for Arthur l..
McCausland as driver of the city team.
Mr. McCaus,and, as is well known. is the
son of the late Alexander McCausland,
and has satisfactorily performed the da-
ties of the position during the sickness
and since the death of his father.
In board of municipal officers a claim
was presented by A. r. Greene for dam
ages caused to his property on Western
avenue by the raising of the grade of n
portion of the street and by the lower
ing of another portion. 1t was ordered
that a hearing be had on the premises at
o'clock r. NJ. Tuesday. Nov. is.
The Postal-Cable Telegraph co. was
authorized to erect poles on Columbia.
Union and State streets. near the State
House, in accordance with plans submit
ted.
Alderman Fletcher presented the fol-
lowing orders. which was passed:
Ordered, That the municipal officers
hereby approve the following location for
the Augusta. Winthrop & Gardiner Rail
way as to its tracks as acquired under
the provisions of the charter of the Au-
gusta, Halloweli & Gardiner Railroad
road Co.. as shown by the plan accom-
pany.
Beginning at the point of switch on
Western avenue, 50 feet west of the west
side of State street; thence by n curve
to the right easterly and southerly to
the main track of the Augusta, Hal!owell
& Gardiner Railroad Co. Also beginning
on Western avenue, on the westerly line
of State street, at the easterly end of the
location granted by the railroad commits
sioners to the Lewiston, Winthrop & Au-
gusta Street Railway; thence southeast
erly, crossing the track on State street
and intersecting the old location of the
Augusta, HalloweI & Gardiner Railroad
on Grove street.
The board of municipal officers will
meet on Tuesday. Nov 1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

for such affiliations. !, end Others to
whom recommended it, are using
it now with beneficial results. "-.-W.
j. Purn,a1.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus.
Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Miss Lulu Avery, who has been
teaching school in East Winthrop,
closed a fery successful term, Thurs
day, and win pass the vacation ut her
homo in Prospect. she was The guest
Of relatives in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
Local Notice,

The annual chrysanthemum exhibit
ton will commence Nov. 18th and will
continue through the week at the
kennebec green house. SO Pleasant st.
All are cordially invited to this exhibit
ton. L.. L. Wyman. noy10Iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 26-5.

The saving to housekeepers who
read the Journal and profit by F. S.
Smith * cos. low prices which he ad-
vertises. is considerable and would
amount to quite sum during the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Mrs. Winslow Hawkes. Of Portland,
will pass the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. George i. Morse. Mrs. Hawkes.
went to Vassalboro. yesterday, for a
short visit to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
Church Notices.

st. Matthews Church, Rev. W. +.
Livingston, rector. twenty-fifth Sunday
after Trinity:-Morning service at 10.3l
o'clock; Sunday-school at 11.45 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

4 small choir is being organized for
the Sunday evening service at the Old
South church. Mrs. Moody viii play
the violin. and Mr.. Olson will lead the
singing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

| Miss Sadie Bolton went to Revere,
| yesterday. for a visit to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Fred Sherman went TO Milford
Mass. yesterday. to accept position
with the Milford Pink Granite Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Mrs. r. w. Johnson went to Auburn,
yesterday for a visit to her former
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
HALLOWELL.

Have you seen the latest and best in
Gil stoves at r. Il. Woods?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Mrs. q. II. Dunning Of Brownyille. j.
The guest OF her mother, Mrs. w. j.
Getchcil, Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Railroads in this country emplov
over million people at an annual cost
Tor wages and salaries of over 5000 :
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Mrs. II. q. Higgins Of Boston, Is the
guest Cf Mr.. c. J. Higgins, Middlv
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Miss Katherins Sheehan wed to
Lowell Mass, Friday, for visit TO
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Arthur Dutch returned to Rockland,
Friday. after short stay in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
Special Advertisements.
TO LET.

SiTTINGROOM AND SLEEPING
room. furnished or unfurnished. to man
and wife or two men. Apply at 81 State
St, next 20 library. novl5dS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

During their migration thousands OF
birds die in the neighborhood Of every
lighthouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

throw off this cold, but could not seem 10 ger
any relief until took Peruna, and nuSt say
that it did the work thoroughly. Wifhin q
and took Perana four weeks and an, In perfect
health now
| ALICE O'NELL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
THREATENED WITH
CONSUMPTION,
A BROOKLYN BELLE

Miss Alice O'Neil, 32 Adams street, Brooklyn, N 7,
writes:
"IcannOf say too much In favor of Peruna. ADO0I
q year ago was completely worn out, had serious
cold and hard cough which seemed be In danger OF
affecting lungs. my system had been In stronger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
The Indian Duck Trick.

A little tin or earthen pan or some
times half cOcoanut shell supported
on three stones is filled with water on
which is sprinkled red powder, rem
dering it practically opaque. A little
duck of wood or porcelain is placed
upon the surface, where it at first
floats, but at the command Of the per-
former suddenly dives, remaining sub
merged until again ordered to rise.
This very ingenious trick depends
upon the fact that in the bottom of the
vessel there is a minute hole through
which passes a hair. One end of this
is attached to the duck; the other re-
mains at the disposal Of the performer
and is attached, by means Of pellet
Of wax, to his tomtom or to one of the
hands with which he beats it. When
he wishes the duck to dive, he pulls
the hair. When he desires it to rise,
he relaXes the pull.
There is naturally some amount Of
leakage through the pinhole, and to
cover this the performer takes care,
when filling the pan, to accidentally (0
spill little water. The ground being
thus already wetted, the fact that it
gets a little more is not noticed
Chambers Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
Old Names In London.

If London street names are not al
ways what they seem, the names of the
great parishes usually are. Take Lam
beth, for instance. That vast district
has retained it's name practically unal-
tered since the days Of Edward the
Confessor, who granted a charter i'll
which it is styled Lambehith. Some
illiterate scribe, who helped in the max
ing of "Domesday," did, indeed, make
an effort to obliterate it's real name by
calling it Lanchei, but his efforts were.
fortunately, in vain. William Rufus
in another charter named it LAMBETH
since when it has kept it's title unsul-
lied
In the old days Lambehith (from
hithe, haven was the great river port
whence agricultural produce was fer
ried across the Thames to the more
populous country opposite. There are
still many ''hithes" left us, such as
Queenhithe and Rotherhithe, and, al
though their original functions have
gone, there still remains shadow to
remind us of their departed glory
London Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
His Three Good Deeds.

A certain business man noted for his
grasping methods came into his Office
one day and told lis partner that he
was very happy because he had done
three good deeds that morning. 'IH
the first place." he said, II met poor
woman who was weeping bitterly be-
cause she had los. the 81 with which
she had intended to pay for the bap-
tism of her baby. l gave her a ten
dollar bill, telling her to have the child
baptized and give me the change as
came from my club. Charity was one
good deed. Saving the child's soul was
the second"
"And what was the third ?" asked
the partner.
"Oh, the third was that 1 got six good
dollars for my green goods ten"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
Calling the Hours.

There is one l.face in London, ard
only one, where rhe ancient custom Of
keeping a Waterman to call out the
hours is still maintained. This is at
New inn, which in spite of its name is
one of the oldest inns of court The
servants there are quite proud of the
age of the place, and it was one Of
them who said one day:
"Why, sir, this inn was here in the
time of Charles l."
After a long pause, to allow this stun
ming fact to percolate through the brain
of the hearer, he extended his arm and
added with emphasis:
"And it was here in the time Of
Charles II.w
Some vague notion of the disturb
ances which interviewed between the
two reigns had probably been floating
through the mans mind, but how an
existing institution could possibly have
dated from the reign of Charles l. with
out coming down through the reign Of
Charles II. he failed to explain.
Beginning at the stroke of 10 o'clock
every night, the Waterman in the yard
of New inn "calls the hour" in a stem.
torian but musical voice:
"Ten O'clock, and all's WE'LL"
The words are heard in the adioin-
ing chambers and offices. Tenants in
Clements inn, whose rooms look into
the pretty yard and garden of New inn,
may hear these words every hour
through the night if awake. - New
York Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
"FOr Ways That Are Dark" Etc.

"Some years ago" says the advertis.
the Philadelphia Record, Il wished to
introduce among the Chinese two for
five cigar that my people were heavily
interested in, and T. decided to draw ur
a little card extoll,ug this cigar in Chi
nese characters.
Francisco, a very intelligent fellow,
and got him to write me few sen
fences in praise of my article. | had
what he wrote autographed and dis
tributed the cards by thousands in all
the Chinatowns of the United States.
They were inscribed with a picture of
the cigar, and below were the words
Smoke this cigar. 1t is the best on the
market, and two for five is it's price
'"That, at least, is what [ thought
was the meaning Of the Chinese char
acters. / found out, some six months
later, my mistake. The words LO Hen
Wong had written and which 1 had
had Autographed were: Don't smoke
this cigar. 1t is not good. But the
Gong company's cigarettes, for sale in
every Chinatown at cents package,
are excellent
'Lo Hen Wong had got $40 from me
for his work, and l don't know how
much he got from the Gong company.
We distributed many thousands Of the
cards before we got on to the trick
that had been played on u.s."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
The Thing to Rim AVA, wiz si11ar.


Wealth is a relative term. One man
may be passing rich on f40 year, and
another may be miserably poor on
f4OO. This was beautifully illustrated
to me the other day, when, driving past
a popular Ayrshire ''place of drinks"
was hailed from the roadside by man
who claimed friendship on the strength
Of Giving next door when we were
boys" He was getting married, he
said. and on that, 1 suppose, was feel
ing unusually happy.
MAN, come on in and let me staun
you something" he said. Don't think
I've nae money. There's pound note.
Would you believe it, no. week sim
I had hale Ed; but, what wi buying
furniture and things, I've spent the
ither twa. Aye, and afore the wad
den's over I believe that poundll be
melted tae. BY gore, gettin' marrie,1's
the thing to rim AVA wi sillar. But
come on in and haze drink. "-Glasgow
Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
Local lettings.

The days are preceptioly longer.
The Woman's club meets this
week with Miss Helen Reed.
Lancaster merchants are busily
engaged in taking inventories.
John Harrington of Parkston, S..
Da., has our thanks for liberal re-
mittance.
This is the time of the year when
the man with the bill to collect makes
his presence known.
The city council held regular
monthly session Tuesday evening.
Proceedings are published in full else
where.
Mrs. Austin Ransom, an old set
tier of Boscobel, died Friday of last
week. Funeral services were held
S lnday.
Thos. Wilson, one of our enterpris-
ing Mt. Hope readers, was a Lancas-
ter visitor Monday, accompanied by
his wife.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Congregational church will meet on
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
Mrs. WIN. Starr.
Married: In Lancaster on Jan.
1st, 1902, by the Rev. t. j. Brown,
Guy Derwood Hampton TO Miss Mary
Alcorn, both of Lancaster.
Messrs. W. w. Richie, VIM. Bell
and Philip Tanner took their depart
ure Monday for Letcher, S. D.. where
they will look after farming interests.
The regular annual meeting of
the Baptist church will be held on
Friday next at 2 p. m. 1t is desired
chat all mem ers attend, as there are
trustees to be elected also other bust
ness usually attended to at such
meeting. Regular preaching services
next Sunday evening by Rev. Frank
Sprague.
Mckinley Circle, Ladies of the
. G. A r., installed the recently elect
ed officers at G. A. r. hall on Satur-
day last. The installation exercises
of this new order are beautiful and
impressive to a degree, and passed
off in a manner that did credit to
every participant. R. B. Showalter
acted as installing officer and did his
part very creditably indeed. After a
short program rendered by members
of the order, refreshments were
served and an hour of social inter-
course was enjoyed. The list of Of
fcers installed has previously ap-
peared in these columns and need not
be repeated here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
Murder on Chicago River.

Chicago Jan. IA body, said to be
that of Carrie Larson, and which had
a weight around it's neck, was taken
from the river here. Louis Thomas,
cook of the steamer Oscar, and Rob-
ert Riesseck, who also worked on the
boat, were placed under arrest fol
lowing the discovery. The body was
identified as that of Carrie Larson, a
girl % years of age, whom Thomas
is alleged to have secured from an en-
ployment agency New Years day to as
sist him in the cooks galley. Ac-
cording to Riesseck, Thomas and the
woman quarreled and the latter was
knocked unconscious. Riesseck said
the cook compelled him to assist in
fastening a weight to the woman and
in throwing her overheard. Thomas,
the police, say, denies the accusation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
Death of Morgan Bates.

Chicago, AIN. Morgan Bates,
author, playwright and newspaper
man, we'll known in Chicago and the
middle west for twenty-five years, is
dead of pulmonary paralysis at the
home Of his brother, Thomas I. Bates,
in Traverse City, Ixich. Mr.. Bates is
favorably remembered among the liter
airy men and women of this section,
and was a companion and friend of
the late Eugene Field, and also on ex
cellent terms for many years with
Opie Reed and other members of Chi
cagO'S literary cult.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
A City of PadlOCkS.

Irkutsk, Siberia, is city of padlocks.
There are more padlocks on the shut
tiers and doors of an Irkutsk shop than
can be found in an English city Of
100000. There are as many as three.
padlocks on some shop doors, and ev-
cry lower story shutter bears from one
to five The padlocks weigh from one
to fifteen pounds. The popular size is
five pounds and two and one-half inch
eS thick.