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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-11
HOW THE CHINESE GET RAIN
Some Peculiar Practices In Vogue IN
o sol the Celestial Kingdom.

some Peculiar Practices In Vogue In
No vol the Celestial Kingdom.
II 10 one OF the peculiarities of the
Chinese that, while they have develop
Cd elaborate philosophers, none Of them
has led to any confidence in the uni-
forrnity OF nature. Neither the people
nor their rulers have any fixed opinion
al to the cause Of rainfall. The plan In
some provinces when the need OF rain
IL felt is to borrow god from n neigh
boring district and petition him for the
Desired result. II his answer IL salts
factory, he is returned to his home
with every mark OF honor; otherwise
he may be put out In the sun as hint
to wake up and do his duty. A bunch
Of willow ia usually thrust into his
hand, as willow Ia sensitive to mois-
tufe n4 HFt
Another plan In extensive use IN the
building Of special temples In which
are wells containing several iron ta-
bles. When there Is q scarcity OF rain,
u messenger starts out with tablet
marked with the date OF tho journey
and the name OF the district making
he pays sum OF money and IL allowed
to draw another tablet from the we'll,
throwing In his own by way of ex-
change. On the return Journey he 10
supposed to eat only bran and travel at
top speed day and night. Sometimes he
passes through districts as greatly In
need Of rain ms his own. Then the peo-
pie In these places waylay him and,
temporarily borrowing his tablet get
the rain intended for another place
Prayers are usually mndc In the nth
and sixth months, when the rainfall Ia
always due. and limit of ten days Ia
set for their effective operation. Under
such conditions rain usually falls dur
ing the prescribed time When the
prayers are In progress, the umbrella,
among other objects, comes under tho
ban. In some provinces foreigners have
been mobbed for carrying this harm
less article Mt that time.--New York
Commercial Advertiser.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-11
EFFECTS OF VIBRATION.
Wounds Have Heen Healed By Sound
Waves of q Vfolin.

Wounds Have Heen Healed By Sound
Waves of a violin.
A man was conveyed to a hospital
In Paris suffering from an accident
which resulted In serious wound.
This wound refused to heal, and all
the various treatments applied 10 II
failed to effect the desired end. The
man was attacked from time to time
by violent paroxysms, and death ap-
penred certain. At length the surgeon
enlisted the services OF good violin
player and treated the sufferer to a
musical remedy. The patients parox-
ysms ceased, and from that time the
wound began to heal. The violin play
ing was continued at intervals TIL re-
cOvery was assured. ...-asea
In another case the wound continued
to suppurate despite all that could be
done. The patient was calm and re-
signed, but nothing could be done for
the wound. The violin was called into
requisition In this instance also, and
the instrument was played close to tho
injured part, which was barcd for the
purpose. The surgeon soon observed
change. The wound assumed a
healthier appearance, and the process
OF healing began and progressed RIP
idly.
II Ia an undoubted fact that certain
vibrations can effect cures, but the VI
brations must be strictly In accord
ance with the mnlady or nature Of the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-11

Bells were solemnly baptized like
children, custom which In still ex.
tant In the Roman church. This IA
probably not primitive practice and
cannot be traced further back than the
reign of Charlemagne. It Ii first dis.
tinctly mentioned In the time Of Pope
John XIII. (9SS). when he gave his
own name to the great bell of the Lat
eran church. Sleidan gives an account
OF the ceremonial to be observed: First
OF all the bells must be 30 hung that
the bishop may be able to walk round
them. When he has chanted few
psalms In low voice, he mingles wa.
ter and salt and consecrates them, dili-
gently sprlnkling the bell with the mix.
ture both inside and out Then he
wipes It clean and with holy oil de-
scribes on 1t the figure OF the cross,
praying the while that when the bell Is
swung up and sounded faith and char
ity may abound among men, all the
snares OF the devil - hail. lightning,
winds, storms-may be rendered vain
and all unreasonable weather be sof.
tened. After he has wiped OF that
cross of oil from the rim he forms sew
en- other crosses on It, but only one OF
them within. The bell Is censed, more
psalms are sung and prayers are put
up for Its welfare. After this feasts
and banquetings are celebrated Just as
at wedding" - Gentleman's Maya
zine. fH tr u
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-11
Ono Of FieId's Yarns.

Here IL paragraph which Eugene
Field, who enjoyed making fun OF his
friends, once printed In his famous col
umn OF "Sharps and Flats"
"Dr. william II. Poole, the veteran
bibliophile, ls now IN San Francisco at
tending the meeting OF the National
Librarians association. While the train
bearing the excurslonists was en- route
through Arizona n stop Of twenty min
utea was made one evening for supper
at n rude eating house. and here DIR.
Poole had an exciting experience with
a tarantula. The vcnomOus reptile at
tucked the kindly old gentleman with
singular vorncity, and but for the high
topped boots which Mr.. Poole wore re-
rlous injuries would have been inflicted
upon our friends person. Mr.. Fred
HID. our public librarian, hearing DIR.
Poole's cries for help, ran 10 the rescue
and with his cane and umbrella sue
ceeded In keeping the tarantula at bay
until the keeper OF the restaurant fetch
ed his gun and dispatched the malig-
nant monster The tarantula weighed
six pounds. Or. Poole took the skin to
San Francisco and will have 1t tanned
10 he can utilize II for the binding OF
one OF his favorite books"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-11

A young woman clerk at the court
house was asked to report for the
Wellington QSan.) Mail a wedding
that was to take place in the ONCE OF
tho probate Judge. Here IL her Jour
nalistic achievement, otherwise not
even the names being given;
THE bride was sixteen years old.
wore a short dress and black kid shoes,
black dress, red choker, blue velvet
hat. with plumes arranged to give a
wing effect. crown FIAT and white
rosctte In front. The groom was tall.
gawky and light Completed. wore a
blue necktie. striped trousers, dark
blue barred sack coat. standing collar,
black shoes laced upside down. with
strlnRs trailing"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-11

"PatagOninns nre not giants. as some
have supposed and as the Biographies
tench." said n man who has Travelled.
"They are large In comparison with the
other South American natives; that IL
all. Everything IL relative. you know.
But they are very fat. That IL why
they can stand the cold 80 we'll. have
seen Patagonian men and boys running
around unclad while ! was wrapped in
warm garments, with the snow falling
upon them In quantities and tho wind
blowing bitterly. They are kept warm
by their fut-and dirt. Patagonia Is
one of the dirtiest places imaginable.
Don't go there II you hate dirt. That
In my advice 10 all who contemplate a
Journey 10 the Jumping on place Of
South America"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-07-11
black Mirrors.

Crystal gazing II still popular, but
the very latest thing In use IL II black
mirror, In which the slbyls say they
can SEQ many things. These little
black mirrors come from India, where
q spot Of Ink has always been n favor
ito vehicle for dlyination. The native
boy who has "the second sight" In told
to look hIedly at n spot OF ink, which
IL poured into his hand. The blnck
mirror is said to be every bit as good
as the ink, and II IL certainly more
cleanly. II IL made Of "a piece Of black
glass set In wooden frame aud In
small enough 10 be held inside the
Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
Gen. Hubbard Gives New Grand Stand
tor Whittier Athletic Field.

Brunswick, Me-, March -fs,ooion
president Hyde announced in chapel
tuesday morning, that General ,rhomas
H. Hubbard of New York CITY. had giver
a sum of money for the erection of tb.
second grand stand. which has been 81
much needed on the Whittier athletic
held. This announcement was greeted
with prolonged applause, as additiona'
grand stand space has long been neces-
sary- General Hubbard is the generous
i uqnor OF the magnificent new librar,
Wnicn IS IN process of construction
The first debate preliminary ia the CO.
lection OF the debating team to meet Am
nerst was held, Monday evening. The
Judges are President Hyde, Professors
chapman, Professor Houghton, Professor
Calender and Professor Mitchell Tho
subject of the debate was, Resolved,
Ihat construction on the Basis of Ne
gro Suffrage Was an Unwise Policy .
which is to be the subject of the Amherst
debate Ihe affirmative was represented
hy q. Rowland Walker, 'O2, and Harry
II. WeDDer, 03; the negative by Edward
'O3. ''''" e'eiheii' f'opihsoh'
Two more debates, one on Wednesday
ana one on Thursday evenings of this
week, will be held, the same subject be-
ing used and the judges will choose the
tnfee men who are to represent the COL
lege at Amherst from the u debators
me remaining men to debate are: Daniel
l. GROSS, 02; Farnsworth G. Mitchell 'O3 !.
BenJamln r. Hamilton, '02; George f.
Fogg, 'G2; John III. Sinkinson, O2: Lee T.
Gray, O2; Frank Mikelsky, O4; Edwin L.
The college Glee and Mandolin Clubs
gave a concert at the West Bath Grange
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
Human Hearts, Tonioht

You look at life in the Arkansas
hills and in Greater New York when
you see Human Hearts," the meIo-
dramatic success of several seasons,
that will be presented at the Opera
house, tonight. 1t tells a romantic
story of love, villainy, heroism and
devotion in graphic manner and
shows the auditor .,fe as it is. No
play. dealing with melodramatic in
cidents, ever held the mirror up to
nature more accurately than does
Human Hearts" and that is one of
the secrets of its phenomenal runs for
the past five years. AS a drama of
real life it is classed with 1.-The Old
Homestead,' Shore Acres" and sim
liar plays and it is justly entitled to
this distinction. All the elements of
success are happily mingled in this
drama-heroism, comedy, villainy. pa
thos and heart-interest abound
throughout 1t is presented by "a
large and competent company and set
with costly scenery. All Maine towns
where Human Hearts" has appeared
speak highly of the performance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

DIR. G. T. Fiske formerly of Lewiston
and Mrs. Josephine Lovejoy will occur
Tuesday afternoon, March 25, at
o'clock on Pleasant avenue, Woodfords
Lewiston Journal.
The many friends of Fred A. Jones.
general passenger and ticket agent of
the Kennebec Steamboat Co.. who has
been seriously ill with pneumonia at
his home in West Somerville. Mass.
will be gratified to learn that he has so
far recovered as to be able to return IN
his office. next Monday.
Among recent visitors at the T.itb-
gov library have been: Robie Clark.
Solon: Mrs. Archie Rideout. Boston. !.
George w. Patterson, Nathan r. Pat
terson, Sidney w. Patterson, Winslow:
s. Il. Philbrick, Fayette: John Ijp-
gett, Augusta; Martin Webber. China :.
c. l.. Derby, Troy, N. Y: Horace
Lowering, Waterville; Mrs. L. s
Rines, Lottle M. Trott, Bessie M
Rines. Gardiner; Mrs. E. S. Berry.
Gussie p. Berry, LitchfieId; Alice =,
Payne, Gardiner; Charles II. PettengiIl.
Freeport; c. L. Ballard. Gardiner:
Blanche V. Gile, Martha ID. Williams.
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
Behind the FootIiahts.

The next attraction at the Opera
house after Human Hearts, tonight
will be Chas. III. Yale's everlasting
Devils Auction" on Tuesday, April
which is said to be better, this sea-
son, than ever, if such a thing can
be, as Mr.. Yales attractions are al
ways included among .the best of the
season..
Nine. Blauvelt will give a delightful
recital on Saturday evening, April 5.
This will be one of the most fashion
able events of the season.
The King Dramatic Co. will open
here the week of April Z, in a roper
successes.
Robert Mantell will be seen here on
Monday, April II, in a Shakespearean
play, and on Thursday, April II, comes
Hermann, the great magician.
The local management feel a par
donable touch of pride in being able
to announce "FlOrodora'' as a coming
attraction. on Wednesday, April %, and
beg to state that it will be presented
by the same company that appeared
in Boston for five weeks at the Colon
ial theatre and staged exactly as it
was in that city. There are 100 people
in the company and with the quantity
of scenery and other accessories used
it requires "a special train for the
movement of the players and produc-
tion
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

State Senator r. S. Burns of West
brook. is in the city,.
Mrs. Alice Randall of Maiden, Mass.
is visiting relatives in the city.
Hon. r. S. Partridge of Whitefield
was visitor in the city, yesterday.
Mrs. Francis NJ. Gardner of Chelsea
has gone on a two weeks visit to hel
sister in Somecville, Mass.
The engagement of George +. Gid
dins and Miss Elizabeth A. Durfor
both of this city, is announced.
Rev. Hiram c. Wilson, formerly OF
Augusta, but now of Lewiston, was a
Capital city visitor, yesterday.
Lyman E. Hayes, one of the oldest
clerks in the United States postal SER
vice, was in the city, yesterday.
Miss Susie Whitehouse, who has been
visiting relatives in the city, returned
to her home in Topsham. yesterday
Isaac and Amasa Bennett will leave,
this morning, on the $40 train, for Hot
Springs, Ark, where they will spend a
few weeks.
iston, the popular commssary of the
1st Regiment, N. G.. S. M, was in the
city, yesterday.
a. A. Shorey, a leading business man
of Mechanic Falls, was in the city, yes
terday, called here by the death of a
relative near Togus.
1t is understood that the wedding OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Sometimes there is a laughable side
to even n horse trade. A young man
who lives in the country and works
in the city, had a colt which was not
large enough for his spring work, so
he concluded to exchange for larger
horse. One of our local horsemen
having a large, white house traded
with him. The young man started for
home. but before he got home he con-
cluded he had been beaten and felt
pretty blue, as the horse showed un-
mistakable signs of the asthma, with
possibly something worse, but he con-
cluded to make the best of it. The
longer he thought the sicker he got,
until finally he told friend he guessed
he would see what a $40 bill would do
towards getting back his colt. Imagine
his surprise on going to the barn the
next morning to find instead of the old
white horse. the little pet colt. A barn
door off the hinges told the story OF
a midnight visit, of $40 saved. pet
colt at home, a happy young man.
Evidently the other party to the trade
had likewise sickened Of his bargain
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
In Regard to Scrofula.
{ is commonly inherited.

| It is commonly inherited.
| Few are entirely free from it.
Pale, weak, puny children are aff1ict-
ed with it in nine cases out of ten.
And yet it may develop so slowly az
to cause little, if any, disturbance dur
ing the whole period of childhood.
1t may then produce dyspepsia,
catarrh, and marked tendency to con-
sumption before manifestdng itself in
much cutaneous eruption or glandular
swelling.
A hundred and one things apprayate
it, among them being want of proper
exercise, too much heat or cold, i'm
pure air, unwholesome food, bad
water whatever tends to yitiate the
fluids and relax the solids.
Common indications of it are
punches, assesses, inflamed eyelids,
sore ears, rickets, paleness, nervous
ness, wasting, and general debility.
1t affected the eyes and caused a
running sore on the head of Grace
Goodwin, of West Franklin, Maine.
who, at eighteen years Of age, testified
that she had been entirely cured of it
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, when other
medicines had failed to do her any
1t exhibited itself in sores on the
face and neck of the son of Mrs. Eta
Washburn, of Kennebunk, Maine, and
in punches under the eyes of the
daughter of Mrs. w. f. Tewksburv, of
South Atkinson, Maine, both of whom
we're radically and permanently cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The fact is, Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the medicine of all medicines for
scrofula, in either sex, at any age.
It acts directly and peculiarly on the
blood, which it rids Of every 'impurity
and makes rich and abundant, and
this can be easily proven by what it
has done in your own neighborhood.
accept no substitute for Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
No substitute acts like it. +,
Remember, the first step toward
Hoods Is step toward q cure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District of Maine, ss
On this 18th day of March, A. d. 1902
on reading the foregoing petition. it is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be
had upon the same on the 5th day OF
April, A. d. 1902, before said Court al
Portland, in said District, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon: and that notice thereof
be published in the Daily Kennebec Jour
nal a newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors. and other
persons in interest, may appear at the
said time and place, and show cause. IL
any they have, why the prayer Of said
petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t Is further ordered by the Court
that the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order, addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable NATHAN
WEBB, Judge of the said Court, and the
seal thereof, at Portland, in said District
on the 18th day of March, A. ID. 1902.
Il. 81 A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
A true copy ofpetition and order thereon
Attest: A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
bAA&se
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Final papers have been recorded II.
the office of the register of deeds OF
Suffolk county, Massachusetts, trans
fering to Col. Elias Milliken OF TINS
city. the valuable estate at the corner
of Kent and Stearns road, Brookline
Mass. belonging to Mrs. Helen M
Curtis. The property consists OF a
large. slate-roofed house, stable ano
about 1880 square feet of land, all
assessed for s39.50O. Col. Mllllker
will make extensive improvements
and will occupy the place as perma'
nent residence as soon as the repairs
are completed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
Bankrupt's Petition for DISCHARGE.
IN the matter of l

IN the matter of
JAMES T. FOLEY, In Bankruptc,
Bankrupt.
To the Hon, NATHAN WEBB. Judge OF
the District Court of the United States
Tor the District of Maine
JAMES I. FOLEY of Augusta, in
tne county of Kennebec, and State oi
Maine in said District respectfully repre-
sents, that on the 23d day of March
I5ol, ne was duly adjudged bank
rupt .nder the Acts of Congress relating
TO bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights oi
property, and has fully compiled with
all the requirements of said Acts and OF
the orders of Court touching his pank-
ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be de-
creed by the Court to have a full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt Acts, ex-
:ept such debts as are excepted by Law
from such discharge.
Dated this 1st dav of March, A. ID. 1872
JAMES T. FOLEY.
Bankrupt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

paid in. The officers are: President. F.
Il. Du'loii VI augusta; treasurer, E. F.
Whlttum OF Augusta. Certificate ap-
proved, March Is, 1902.
Inc continental Dredging and Min
ing Co., organized at Augusta, for the
purpose OF carrying on the business of
dredging and mining. with $1,000. 900
capital stock. of which nothing is paid
IN. Tne o1hcers are: President, Lewis
A. Burleigh of Augusta; treasurer Jos.
Williamson, Jr., of Augusta. Certificate
approved, March Is, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Ladies have of course noticed the
Whitman & Adams Co.'S ad announc-
ing their grand suit opening TOT
Thursday tomorrow. They also sa!
2. 3. Rolfe. the representative pi
Strawbridge & Clothier of Philadel-
phIa. will be present with ms entire
line of suits. jackets. silk and Wooien
long garments. VIII also have ~
suits to deliver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Work on the foundation for the new
power station of the A., II. & G. r.
r. Co. at Hallowell is being pushed
along rapidly under the direction OF
the well-known master mason Chas'
Morrill, of Augusta. When IL is COM
pleted, it will add another to the many
fine pieces of stone work which MI.
Morrill, has a habit of doing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Sanitary Inspector L. II. Bean, yes
terday, fumigated the house on Malta
hill which has been quarantined on ac-
count Of the presence of diphtheria.
The quarantine has been removed
leaving the city without a case OF TINS
disease for the first time IN months
The case Of scarlet fever on bangor
street is progressing finely and tht
quarantine will probably be removed IL
q few DAYS. t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Frederick w. Plaisted, grand high
priest of the Grand Chapter of Maine,
made an official visitation to Bradford
r. A. Chapter of Auburn, last evening.
The Royal Arch degree was conferred,
after which a banquet was served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

The Epworth League of the Green
Street Methodist church will have a
social at the church vestry, Thursday
evening. The members of the Halo
well and Gardiner leagues have been
invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
OUR SPECIAL NOTICES.

OF course the kind of bread your
mother used to make was all right, but
she would not have made 1t had she
lived near our bakery. Ours is just as
good. Call at the Domestic Bakery
20 call US by 'phone), our number is
2O2-13.
r. II. HAYES & SON,
324 Water St.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

The water in the river was the high
est, yesterday morning, of any time
since the rain of Sunday. There was 3
it., 6 in, on the dam, or about feet
more than before the rain set in. 1t
fell off about inches during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Powditch Webster & Co. are offering
this week a line of carefully selected
sponges in toilet and carriage Thls
is a special importation and includes
many varieties that are very hard to
find at the present time. Their large
sheeps wool sponge for general use is
an exceptional bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

Workmen were engaged, yesterday
afternoon, in repairing the street in
front of the Vickery block where the
break in the water main, some weeks
ago washed out underneath the pave
mcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

The price of eggs is getting down to
reasonable BY Easter Sunday, If things
go on this way, the price will be with
in reach of the average citizen. The
wholesale price has touched 20 cents
per dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
Surueon's Knife Not Needed

Surgery is no longer necessary to cure
piles DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures
at once. For cuts, burns, bruises, sores
and skin diseases it is uneuualled. Be
ware of counterfeits. Percy w. Means
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
STATE HOUSE.
Continued from page 81

tr, -nsportation receipts of such railroad.
lire or system, as the case may be,
over it's whole extent, within and with
out the State, shall be divided by the
to'al number of miles operated to oh
tain the average gross receipts per mile,
and the gross receipts in the State shall
be taken to be the average gross re-
ceipts per mile, multiplied by the num-
Der of miles operated within the State"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19
Right in the Neck

Is where you can tell the difference
between work done at our LAUNDRY
and others. No hens teeth on our
collars and cuffs. We extract them by
our new process, leaving the edges per-
fectly smooth. Give us one trial TO
prove the above assertion.
AUGUSTA STEAM LAUNDRY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-03-19

American Ice Cos. common stock
went up peg or two, yesterday. 1t
struck 1874 and Augusta holders
breathe easier. believing that the bot
tom has bee n reached