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The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
THE PRESERVATION OF WOOD.
MANY Ingenious Methods by Which Iim'
Der lie Kept From Decay.

La
Der lie Kept From Decay.
On South street are several concerns
whose business is the preservation OF
wood. Each has it's own fayor1te
method, and each experiments more
or less toward obtaining better Il
cheaper systems. The problem is very
involved, and Is full Of rich reward
for successful invention. Il have
been in the business twenty years,
said q member Of one Of these houses,
"and although in that time the trade
bas progressed considerably, yet still
much remains to be done, and whoever
does it efficiently will make a large
fortune. In spite of the substitution
Of iron and steel for wood in house
and bridge building, and in the con
struction of ships, piers and other
structures, the consumption Of wood
increases yearly. All wood decays,
and it's value depends chiefly upon
its durability. The element of decay
is only one factor in the durability.
! Beside decay there is the destruction
Of wood by teredos and other marine
creatures, and in tropical countries by
the white ants and other forms OF in
! sect life. The simplest method OF
preservation is charming. Every old
farmer knows that if he burns the end
of a chestnut post in the fire until 1t
is covered with a thin coat Of char
coal, it will last from ten to thirty
years longer when SCI up in the
ground than If put there fasSitts normal
condition. Next to this are TIE paints
which do excellent work in cold and
temperate climates. A piece of woE
painted every two or three years will
last centuries, but this does not apply
to wood employed on ships or in the
piles Of wharves and bridges. Marine
animals bore through the paint and
attack the wood beneath it. The paint
acts as a protector, but the protection
Is small and limited. In this field the
best results have been obtained by
! the use of coal tar, copper paint, ar
senic paint, and mercurial paint
When you reach the tropics, paint Is
almost worthless so far as preventing
the attacks of white ants is concerned
They bore a hole through the paint
60 into the interior of the log or timber
and eat out all the tissue without dis
turbing the paint-skin on the outside
! The only process which seems abso
lutely efficient is to charge the woot
with some poisonous fluid, which i
antiseptic, ~non-volatile and permanent
Solutions of zinc, iron, copper, arsenic
and mercury have been tried, and hav'
all given good results. The best wer
/ obtained by forcing through the pore
Of the wood a strong solution Of tn
double chloride of ammonia and mel
: curry. After the wood was charge
it was laid aside to dry, during whic
5 operation the ammonia and the waite
ey%aporated, leaving the corrosive sui
: Innate uniformly distributed throug
the ligneous tissue. This made til
lumber proof against any form of an
; NAL life.
why is it not universally used
= The cost. 1t requires a heavy pre-
i sure and expensive apparatus, and til
$ mercury itself is worth something Liz
: a half-dollar q pound."-New Yor
E Post.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
To Get Artistic Effects.

The japanese custom of showing
only n good picture, or kakemono, or
screen at a time, and placing the flow
ering branch Of a tree where 1t will
be seen to great advantage in their
guest room, is unquestionahly an ex-
cellent idea-one well worth initiating.
In our efforts to have everything pref
ty and snowy around us we reduce
our parlors to miniature curio stores
and palm houses, and incrowding our
| treasures fail to obtain the effect of
artistic beauty in their arrangement.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
SHE LOST NOTHING.

omission In the Wedding Service That
Didu't Count.
a distinguished naval officer vss
telling this story on himself the other
evening to q gathering Of his friends.
Al the time Of his marriage he had
peen through the civil war and had
nad many narrowing experiences
ABOARD ship, through all of which he
Kept his courage and remained as
calm as a brave maj should. AS the
Eme for the ceremony came On, how
ever, his ealmness gradually gave way.
AZ n altar, amid the blaze of brass
buttons and gold lace marking the
Iull naval wedding, the officer was all
but s~tampeded, and what went on
there seemed very much naked to him.
Fearing the excitement of the moment
would temporarily take him of his
feet, the officer had learned the mar
riage ceremony letter perfect, as he
thought, and he remembered repeating
the words after the minister in a me-
chanical sort Of way.
After the ceremony was all over and
all was serene again, including the Of
ficer's state OF mind, the kindly eler.
gyman came up and touched him on
the shoulder.
Look here. old man." he said, "you
didn't endow your wife with any
worldly goods"
What's that?" asked the bride.
groom with something Of establishment
In his voice.
why, I repeated the sentence Witt
all my worldly goods I thee endow
several times and, despite my efforts
you would not say it after me-"
The bridegroom gesmed perturbei
for a moment and then q beamins
light came into his face.
Never mind, SIR" he said, "skt
didn't lose a blessed thing by my fail
MISREPRESENTATION Star.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
orris Root For the Wardrobe.

A laundress who lives with a FAM
lily that prefer the fragrance of orris
root to the delightfully."- fresh and clean
odor Of mo smell at ALL puts a large
piece Of orris root wrapped in a little
case Of linen into the water in which
the body linen is boiled each week.
When ironed, the linen is placed in
drawers sweet with violet powder in
linen OF paper sachets.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

@Laura, these biscuits Of yours are
unusually fine this morning. think
+ never tasted better" George Fer
pnsono-here she looked at him sus-
n;ciously-twhat are you up to now?
Ara you going to tell me you can't
spare the money for those rugs
wanted to buy today"
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
. r
a q
: HOUSEHOLD . 3 )
. > > > MATTERS !
of Salt.

II anything catches fire, or some
thing burning makes a d~isagreeable
smell or smoke, throw salt on it at
once. If a bright, clear fire is re-
CURED quickly sprinkle salt on the
Goals; likewise, if too much blaze
should result from the dripping of fat
from boiling steak, etc, salt will quick.
ly subdue it.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

It Is the only cure for Swollen, smarsings
Tired. Aching, Hot, Sweating Eees, oor nas1 aa1
Bunions. Ask for Aliens oos-s.ssso . sia VIZ,
- .s. IL AZ ali Druggists and Shoe Stores, zoe:
nnon.t accept any substitute. Sample sens
Rppr. Address, Allen S. olmsted, Lekoy, NJ.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
~ Eanrtn 81 univ Celebration.

The Fourth of July, the day on which
everv true American celebrates the signing
OF the Declaration Of independence, WILSON
be here. but In order to celebrate 1t In q Pc
coming manner 1t will be necessary for US 20
be in good health, II you are troubled WIZ
nausea. sick headache, heartburn, belehing,
;ndicestion or constipation, try Hostetter,s
stomaeh Bitters. 1t will stimulate and
strengthen the stomach and bowels and cure
these ailments.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Mrs. sego, care of the trustees OF the New
Orleans Orphan Home, gives Or. Biggers,
Huckleberry Cordial for the relief OF ali
bowel troubles. She never suffers herseii
to be without it.
sold by all Druggists, 25 and SOC, bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
a Doctor,a Tesfirnonial.

DR. G. /. 8. Cawfhon, of Andalusfa, Ala,
writes: ssTetterine is superior to any remedy
known to me for Eczema and stubborn SKIN
diseases.n 50c. a box by mail from d.
shuptrine, Savannah, Ca, If your druggist
don't keep Ii.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

FITS permanently cured. No hts orneryoas.
rass afterfrst DAYS use of Dr.. Kline's urees
geTveRestorer. S2trial bottle and tTeatiseLIse
nr r n. KLINE, Ltd, o31 Arch st. Phila.. IA.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

| n Priest. Druggist, shelbyville, nd:
savs. ssHall's Catarrh Cure gives tne eese y
satisfaction. Can get plenty OF testnh9 ma J,
/ as Ii cures every one VINO taxes =.
| pists sell II. zoe. -
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

lido not believe Piso's Cure ior gonsqm M
tfon mas an equal for anu solas aeaa
Z. BoYER, Trinity Springs. Ina.sF sDe -
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
It's SUPERIOR.
nf English? 2"

"Is he a master Of English"
ayes. to judge by the liberti's ne
sAkes."-Detroir Free Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The present law in Germany limits WON.
ems labor to eleven hours, with a MIDDAY
rest of an hour and a half.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The people who act ike fools generally
AZ 81 because they can't help "
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

4 sa,,are meal Is one that will 90 round.
THE drawbacks Of literature return
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Gratuitous advice often acts like 9 boom
aranU
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
rI.a LittIs Orphan Kome

The chronic borrower. like death, ioves
a shining mark.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

THE fellow who depends upon IucK neVea
Gets there. -
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

when ! bella uaarsIas he expects shs
msn 10 ylas bar.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
L. anen,s Foos.Ease.

Fresh paint, unlike fresh people, should
not be sat p
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12

that established his innocence were
pronounced. His aged father, Gen
eral Molineux, was deeply affected
and could with difficulty respond to
the greetings Of friends who pressed
forward to offer their congratula-
tions.
Immediately after the rendering Of
the verdict the prisoner was formally
discharged from custody and left tho
court room with his father and coun-
sell On passing out Of the building
the three were cheered by a great
crowd that gathered in anticipation
of the acquittal. After removing his
effects from the Tombs, Molineux
went to his fathers home in Brook
lyn, where he was again cheered by
large crowd.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
ANNUAL REPORT.
Board of Charities Reports Improve
ment In State Institutions.

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 12.-The
state board of charities has just com
pleted its thirty-second annual re-
port to be submitted to the next leg
islature. The report states that there
is a general improvement in the con
dition Of the state institutions, but
that the county jails are not prop
erly conducted. The legislature is
urged to take some action toward
providing for the care Of INDECENT
epileptics and to prevent abuses ir
unincorporated institutions which
claim to care for the aged and infirm
class.
The board also recommends that
at least one poor house, well con.
Quoted and well managed. be erected
in every county in the state; that a
commission be created by the legis.
lature to investigate the system of
county jails and to recommend some
better plan for the conduct of those
institutions, so that a suitable build
Ing be provided at one Of the state
penitentiaries for the care Of the
criminal insane, and that a uniform
law be adopted whereby the aid
granted by the state to hospitals,
ETC., should be distributed without
discrimination to the institutions
within its borders.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
Jury Deliberated But IS Minutes
Before Deciding on a Yer
dict of Acquittal.
AGED FATHER DEEPLY AFFECTED
Accused Man Spent Four Years In
Prison, Was Once Condemned to
Death and Twice Tried for the MUIR
der of Mrs. Katharine J. Adams.

New York, Nov. 12.-Roland b.
Molineux was set at liberty yester'
day, after spending nearly four years
in prison and being once condemned
to death and twice placed on trial
for his life for the murder OF Mrs
Katharine J. Adams.
But 13 minutes sufficed for the jury
to reach a verdict of acquittal at the
close of a trial that has lasted four
weeks, the first trial, which resulted
in Molineux's conviction and sen
tence, having been prolonged ror
about three months.
The verdict, which was confidently
anticipated, was greeted with an In
stantly-suppressed outbreak OF ap'
plause, Justice Lambert having dellV'
cred a stern admonition that no dem
onstration would be permitted.
Molineux, who was brought into
court as soon as it was known that
the jury had agreed, was apparently
as unconcerned as he has oeen
throughout the trial and gave no eVl'
dence Of emotion when the woros
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
EXPLOSION OF GAS.
Store Wrecked and SO Persons IN
iured In New York.

New York, Nov. 12.-An explosion
of Illuminating gas in the cellar OF
the seven-story double tenement on
Avenue o, yesterday afternoon
wrecked q store on the ground floor
and injured 80 persons, several being
severely hurt. Among the injured
were IA firemen and one policeman
Those most seriously injured were:
Battalion Chief William Guerin, Fire
man John Cough and Policeman John
4. Darrow.
The explosion followed slight fire
caused, il is said, by plumber who
was working in the cellar. When the
fremen, led by Chief Guerin, entered
the cellar it was found to be charged
with gas from a melted lead connec
ton and moment later an explosion
occurred, enveloping the men in
flames and blowing out the front OF
the store overhead. A shower OF
debris was hurled into the crowd
watching the fire and many were
struck with fragments of glass and
splintered wood. About 20 persons
were taken to the hospital. The fire
men who were in the cellar succeed
ed in making their escape, all suffer
ing more or less from burns and cuts
The damage by the fire and explosion
was slight.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
WHITE BOY IS SOLD TO NEGRO.
Most Astonishing Condition OF Az
fairs Discovered at New
comerstown, Ohio.

Canal Dover, O., Nov. 12.-R. Fl.
Nugent, superintendent Of the County
Chiidren's home, in this city, received
into his care yesterday Henry and
John Smith, IL and IA years old, from
Newcomerstown, this county. In con-
nection with their arrival came 4
strange story Of child slavery. A
year ago the father of the bo. s de-
serted his wife and children, and
nothing can be learned Of his where
abouts.
Mrs. Smith was unable to support
her family and got into commGnica'
ten with a colored farmer near Min,
eral City, east OF this city. She sold
the older boy, it is claimed, to the
colored farmer for an indefinite
period for a money consideration
which neither one will divulge. John
was closely watched and could find
no means of escape until two weeks
ago, when he succeeded in running
away and returned to Newcomers
town. He was taken in charge by
M. B. Kennedy, Of the latter place
a trustee Of the Children's home, AMI
placed in that institution.
It is also stated that the Smiths
have two small girls, younger than the
boys, and that no one except tne
mother knows where they are.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
Loss Net LARGE,

New York, Nov. 12.-After a care
ful examination of the new East
river bridge, which was burned Mon
day night, the contractors now place
the loss ct not more than $4,000
This estimate was made yesterday
afternoon by the contractors. who
also say that the delay in complet'
ing the structure will not exceed two
months. None Of the great cables
were harmed. All the men supposed
to have been lost have been accounted
for.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
Philadelphia and Reading An
swer Filed With Anthracite
Strike Commission.
DEMAND FOR r..CREASE UNJUST.
consaoy says That !: Does Not and
Viii Not Eiscr inmate Against
Eca:hers cf Cn:,-4 Mine Workers
or or-a';ze; Le5er.
or or-z.;zea La1cr.

Washington, Nov. 12-President
Gaer, cf the Philadelphia and Read,
ms Coal and Irca company, has flea
with the ar -a;acite coai strike coE-
mission the reply OF that COMPANY
to the demands m2de By JctG Mitch
Ell, president % tie NJ 'oEkeEs
# America, concerning - IS in.
volved in tie anthracite stIike.
following is his statement III part:
To the Anthracite Coal Strike Com
missiCn:
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal
nd Iron company, replying to the dc
;ands Of John Mitchell, representing
a. 'st-in =. aLtnracitse nina workers,
"a: ~ :: > ~.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
MASON DISCHARGED.
Perry, the Negro, Arrested for Muir
der Of Miss Morton.

der Of Miss Morton.
Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 12.-The
discharge CT Alan g. Mason, the Bos-
ton club man, accused Of the murder
Of Clara >. Morton at Wayerly
week ago last Saturday night, was Or
dered by Judge Charles Amy, Of the
third district court Of Eastern Mid
dlesex. yesterday. The government
lawyer announced that an investiga-
tion had failed TO disclose evidences
sufficient 20 hold the accused man
and ordered the discharge Of Mason.
Almost Immediately. in the samo
court, George l.. Perry. a young ne
gro who Monday was held as q wit
ness against Mason. was charged
with the murder OF Miss Morton. Hc
pleaded not guilty and was remanded
without bail for a hearing, Nov. is.
After his release Mason held an in-
formal reception and after a short
time was driven to his home in Bog
ton.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
Murder and Suicide.

Kansas City, Nov. 12.-Dr. W. n.
Eimberfn, a pioneer citizen and a
prominent oculist, was shot and killed
in his Office in this city yesterday af-
ternoon by John Scanlon, formerly a
policeman, who then shot and killed
himself. Scanlon asserted, It IS said,
that Kimberlin had caused him to
lose his eyesiEht-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
EIineamite Passengers Picked Up.

Wellington y. T.. Nov 1.-The
steamer Zelandia has picked up one
boat and two RATS from the British
steamer Elingamite, carrying 20 per-
sons. Three boats from the Elinga-
mite are still missing. The Elingar
mite. bound from sydney, n. 8. W.,
for Auckland. was wrecked Sunday
morning On cne CT the Three Kings
islands. OF the north coast of New
Zealand.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
Reeonc4ruc+ina Spanish Cabinet.

Madrid. Nov. liking Alfonso II
intrusted Prime Minister Sagasta
with the reconstruction Of the cabinet
and gives him free hand in the
matter. 1t is believed that General
Weyler viii not be retained in. the
war ONCE.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
Auto-Intoxieation Causes Death.

Toledo, o.. Nov. 11.---Mrs. Nancy
E. Mcdonald, Of SIG South street,
this city, died yesterday. She vas
q ChTissisn Science teacher and the
-heaTebs department. gives Auto-intoxi-
cation as the chief cause. =
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-12
Average of sUrino Wheat.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE average
condition Of sprfng wheat Is 2e4
bushels, with average yield Of 1S.7
bushels In 1901. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-03
MONKS HILL.
The Splendid View From a Lofty East
Readfield Hill.

1t is fact that there are many farms
in Maine that have thousands of dol
lars worth of view, SO stated in re-
cent number Of the Journal. Kennebec
county has many such farms, and
Monks Hill, situated in the eastern
part of Readfield seven or eight miles
west of this city, affords a good illus
traticn of the truth of this statement.
This is one of the highest points in
kennebec county. 1t was used in
recent survey as signal station and
a flagstaff was erected for the purpose
of observation from other high points.
This hill was once owned by Benja
min Monk who resided there. There
were several good farms owned by diff
ferent parties some IS years ago. one of
which belonged to widow named
Adams. who had an interesting family
of children. The old road that was in
use in those days can be traced at the
present time. 1t started from the Read
field road near the Sanborn residence.
wound up the side of the hill through
the forest, thence along the ridge to-
wards the north and entered the road
| leading to N. Manchester.
The farm buildings have long since
disappeared, but portions Of the Or
| chards remain. The property is now
| included within the farms of David F.
Austin and James Barber On the south.
and Il. H. Thomas and J. b. Gordon on
| the north.
| Many parties from Augusta, Halo
| well and Gardiner visit this delightful
| spot. 1t may be reached by teams COM
| ing on the Readfield road, by driving
through the pasture of Mr.. Barber or
| that of Mr.. Austin. By way of North
| Manchester by Y. II. Thomas resi-
dence.
| Arriving at the highest point the
| splendid view on clear day well re-
pays ore for their journey. At the north
| the whole Belgrade lake system is in
view, and on the south CobbOsseecontee
| with its numerous islands form a
| pleasing picture. In the west, Marano-
cook and other nearby lakes is seen,
while in the far distance, peak upon
peak of the grand old mountains pre-
sart seeming barrier to further view
or progress Mount Washington is
clearly defined. while in the north the
| towering hills of Franklin county give
us a faint idea of the beauties of that
| section.
| So here on Monks Hill the family
| from the city can spend the day, feast
| ing upon the natural beauties of village
and farm and forest; lovely valleys and
the everlasting hills; lakes justly cele-
bratcd far and wide for beauty and the
| abundance OF health and wealth of
| sport they furnish. For a days outing
end picnic excursion those who know it
claim no spc. in Kennebec county ex-
| ceeds Monks Hill for its unsurpassed
scenery, easy access and nearness to
the cities of the Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-03

articles of Incorporation at the Office
OF the secretary of State:
Cuban-American Lumber and Trans
pcrtation Co, organized at Portland,
for the purpose of operating timber
lands, saw mills, mines, water works
and vessels for transportation purposes
in Cuba. with $5,50o,O0O capital stock, Of
which $3.50 is paid in. The officers are:
President. J. l.. Hill, Jr., of Philadel-
phia. Pa: treasurer, r. S. Hubbard of
Philadelphia, Pa. Certificate approved,
April 2. 1902
Reward Consolidated Mining Co., or
ganized at Portland, for the purpose of
mining gold, silver, copper, coal, and
all kinds of metals and minerals, with
81, 0OO, 900 capital stock, of which moth
ing is paid in. The officers are: Presi-
dent. Charles +. Quincy of Portland;
treasurer, Albert w. Tolman of Port
land. Certificate approved, April =,
1862
Sanitary Road Machine Co. of Amer
lea, organized at Portland, for the pur-
pose of making and dealing in auto
mobile fire engines and street watering
machines. with 100000 capital stock, of
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President, c. N. Collyer of Lynn.
Mass: treasurer, j. G. Morton of Bos-
ton Mass. Certificate approved, March
16, 1902
Patnaude 4 Pomerleau Co, organized
at Augusta, for the purpose of dealing
in provisions, groceries and general
merchandise. with $4,000 capital stock,
of which $4,000 is paid in. The officers
are: President, Alfred Patnaude of Au-
guSta; treasurer, Joseph Pomerleau of
Augusta. Certificate approved, April 1,
1902
John A. Taylor Co.. organized at Kit
terry, for the purpose of carrying on
general Investment and brokerage bust
ness. with $1,000 capital stock, of which
$500 is paid in. The officers are: Pres
idcnt, Charles c. Smith of Kittery;
treasurer. Perley D. Smith Of Lawrence
Mass. Certificate approved, April 2,
1902