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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05

The monarch of the Packsaddle
mountains has been slain and the
ranchers of the valleys are rejoicing
and loud in their praises of the brave
young woman who put an end to the
career of the beast.
The old monarch was monster
jaguar, one of the largest and flercest
of the species that was ever killed In
Texas. He had preyed upon the herds
and flocks of the Packsaddle ranch
ers and terrorized the people of that
section for five years. Big rewards
were offered at different times for his
capture, and old hunters with large
packs of trained hounds frequently
pursued him.
Emboldened by his repeated success
full forays, he did not confine his dep
relations wholly to domestic animals.
It is said that he was responsible for
the death of two human beings, and
that he seriously wounded no less than
five others during his career.
Superstitious mountaineers who had
many fair shots at the spotted prowl-
er were beginning to believe that he
bore a charmed life. He had been
hard hit several times, and he had
carried away more than one big steel
trap which he succeeded in shaking
and gnawing loose from his feet.
During the last few weeks the jag
uar was often seen in Laurel valley.
He had become so bold that he fire.
uuently entered the barnyards in open
day, and in one instance he walked
into a farmhouse. The house was oc-
cupied by a young matron whose hus-
band was away at the time. She was
busy with her housework when her
attention was attracted by peculiar
series of raps of the floor of an ada
cent room. Possessed by a feeling of
alarm arising from the fact that her
little baby was lying in a cradle in
the room from which the noise came,
she walked hurriedly to the door.
A great savage beast, which she in
stantly recognized as the monarch of
the Packsaddle mountains, stood with
his fore feet on the foot of the cradle
gazing into the smiling face Of the lit
tie child. His eyes were glowing like
two balls of fire, and he jerked his
head about after manner of a
cat torturing a captured mouse.
/ "A man would have lost time in look
ing around for a weapon of some
kind. This fearless mother had her
weapon in her hand. It was only a
broom, but it proved effective. Utter
ing a. wild scream, she sprang for
ward with the uplifted broom, and
when near enough she brought it
down with all her strength upon the
head of the astounded jaguar. -.
Disconnected by the appearance of
foe, and the form of an attack that
was new to him, the jaguar sprang
away and disappeared in the woods
with a roar Of terror. Later in. the
day the jaguar5 appeared at the door of
y schoolhouse, where. he did 10 fur
Their damage than to look at the teach
er and children. About. the time we
were all ready to. fall dead OF sheer
fright said the young woman teach.
or. The roarpd q welcome farewell and
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05

Mrs. Newriche-Oh! dear me.
think slang is so wretchedly vulgar.
Jack Ahthere-I don't agree with
you. I think it is very expressive.
Mrs. Newriche-That may be, but
it doesn't cut any ice with me.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
A FrjuhtfuI Problem,

II have now come to the parting OF
the ways" said the legislator,
thoughtfully.
"How SOP"
81 must now decide whether I am
here to represent the bosses or the
people. If I offend the one I never
can be nominated again; if offend
the other I never can be elected. l
tell you, the public does not realize
the great problems of craftsmanship
that confront a man in public life''
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
The Whole Thing.

Then you've been to Niagara"
Eyes. I was quietly married last
Tuesday week, and the next day We
reached Niagara. Soon as we got
there 1 started out to see the Falls
with my wife," -
Magnificent, eh?"
"You bet. You should have seen all
the other men turning around to look
at her as she passed" Philadelphia
Press:
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
lndiscretion.

>f--- tu0tSCfctioH. -
Isn't the perfect trust and confidence
engaged people have in each other
perfectly beautiful" -. ~,.s
Perfectly idiotic; | should say"
ri. 'fWhy ? o.: - ~. - !,
s K Because when was engaged told
my future wife all about my income
and prospects; and now I can't spend
a dollar on myself without her know
ing about it" S5$i: ..5 Hi NJ Use
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
Rash Act.

Rash Act
"Confound that cook" growled the
cannibal king. Here dinner is two
hours late and still not sound from
the kitchen. I'll discharge her for
this. Chamberlain, go to the kitchen
and tell that cook to set a move on
her."
Pardon me, your majesty said
the chamberlain, kowtowing proper
ly; "but has your majesty's august
memory failed to apprise him of the
fact that he ate the cook this morn
ing?"-Judge. i
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
The Woman and Her Aoe.

The Woman and Her Age.
She-1 heard you complimentins
her upon her girlish appearance.
What did she say?
He-She said: "Ah! but I'm sure
I shall look very much older when
I'm 40.'
She-Huh! She means she'll look
very much older when she admits
she is 40.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
The Full Measure Of Success.

The Full Measure Of Success.
WAS your auto race successful"
Successful? I should say it was!
There were two chauffeurs killed, and
three owners MORALLY hurt, and five
innocent bystanders sent to the hospi-
tai, and one auto climbed stone wall
and flung itself down a steep cliff.
and another auto threw off it's chauf.
feur and is now careering wildly
across the country and terrorizing
the community, and Hoskin's new
touring car crossed the Verlaine at
a single bound, and then jumped on
the roof of a gamekeeper's cottage,
and-well, it certainly was the most
spirited and thoroughly enjoyable run
We have ever had" "<AH
...--
49,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
The Provider Kicks.

The Provider Kicks. !
"Of all the erroneous proverbs"
growled Markley, as he looked over
the monthly statement from Bargen
& Co.'s, "the worst of all is Time is
Money!"
why SOP" inquired his wife.
well, you, for instance, save time
by not asking the prices of things
when you go shopping, but you don't
save money"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-05
Reggy-Railroad accident?

Freddy-Yes. Tried to kiss a girl
going through tunnel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

coed Mr.. Keay, In relation to the normal
position of the signal ball. Mr.. Parllman
testified that the original order was not
very plain, ard might be interprete ted
either way. He supposed that it meant
the ball should be down when neither
train nor car was approaching, and raised
as signal to motormen that the crossing
was clear. But as the electrics cross ev-
cry seven or eight minutes and there are
often two or three hours when no trains
come along. it has become the practice
to keep the ball at the top of the mast
and lower it only when train approaches
E. A. Hall, division superintendent of
the Maine Central. was the last witness
and was asked a few questions as to the
ball and mast signal systems. He thought
the custom OF keeping the ball at the top
of the mast, except when lowered as a
signal to motormen that a train was COM
ing, was the most practical way, but ad-
mitted that this was a construction hard
iy justified by the wording of the order.
Seth NJ Carter, representing the Maine
Central examined the several witnesses
and a few questions were asked, most of
them by Thomas j. Lynch. the attorney
cor the Electric Road The commissioners
also asked many questions, Chairman
Peaks being particularly careful to bring
out everything relating to the bail and
mast signal system as understood and
GraCticed by the railroad employees. At
lbs the testimony was all in and, without
any arguments, the hearing adjourned.
The commissioners will report their find
ing at later date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

A. F. Marston of Old Town, was in
Augusta, yesterday.
Mrs. J. P. Whitney is recovering from
a severe attack of rheumatism.
G.. II. Morse Of Pittsfieid, was among
Yesterdays visitors to the Capital city.
!. n. Barton and f. r. Colburn Of
Windsor, were in Augusta, yesterday.
C. w. Downing left, Tuesday, for a
weeks trip through Aroostook county
superintendent lof Schools George {.
Mfnard of Roclland, was in the CITY,
yesterday.
l.. w. Pendexter of Parsonstield, a
former member of the Legislature, was
in the city, yesterday.
Miss Mabel Lynn is quite ill with the
grip. at the home of her aunt, Mrs. NJ
l.. Downs, on State street.
Miss Iva Emmons of Windsor. is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Jones on
Bangor street, on her way home Tor a
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
THE CONY HIGH SCHOOL
Closed BY Vote Of Directors Until
March 3Cth.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Cony High school, yesterday afternoon,
was voted to close the school until
March 30th. While there was nothing
specially alarming in the existing con-
litions, so far as the students now in
he school are concerned, it was
bought best in view of the existence
If contagious diseases in the commu-
lity, to take no chances. With a strict
quarantine enforced. it is felt that con-
litions will be much more favorable q
ortnight from now, and if such proves
% be the case, the school will then be
'e-opened without fear of infection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
Sunken Ewes

with half-moons under them,
These tell stories of suffering, worry,
and nerve-decay which all under
stand. This foe to good looks is
quickly dispclled by the use of Palno
Tablets. They remove the cause,
render the eyes bright, brain clear
and nerves calm, Cease worrying
and look and feel years younger. SO
cents. Book Free. The 5. r. Eel.
~, Cleveland, o.
Sold in Augusta by
CIihS. II. MURPHY, DRUGGIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
Funeral of Inez G. Fisher.

The funeral of the late Miss Inez G.
Fisher was held at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred p. Fisher,
so Northern avenue, at 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, Rev. Z. S. Cudsworth
officiating, and was largely attended.
There was profusion of beautiful
flowers. Music was furnished by
quartet composed of Messrs. Beck and
Dyer, and Misses Clark and Miller.
The remains were placed in the tomb.
and will be taken to Winslow for burial
later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contains Mercury

IS murcury viii surely destroy the sense Of
nell and completely derange the whole
ystem when entering it through the mu-
Gus surfaces. Such articles should never
e used except on prescriptions from repu-
able physicians, as the damage they will
. is ten fold to the good you can possibly
erive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
lanufactured by +. J. Cheney e Co, Tole-
o, O., contains no mercury, and is taken
nternally, acting directly upon the blood
nd mucous surfaces of the system. In
uying Halls Catarrhe Cure be sure you
ct the genuine. 1t is taken internally
nd made in Toledo. Ohio, by T. j. Cheney
Co. Testimonials free
Sold by druggists Price 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
What's In a Manner

Evervthin~ is in the name when it comes
to Witch Hazel Salve. L. C. Dewitt q
Co. of Chicago, discovered, some yea years
aeo. how to make salve from Witch
Hazel that is specific for. Piles. nor
blind bleeding, itching and protruding
Piles eczema, cuts. burns, bruises and al
skin diseases. DeWitts Salve has no equal.
This has given rise to numerous worthiess
counterfeits. Ask for DeNitt's-the gem
uine. Bowditch, Webster q co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

There was a misunderstanding in re-
gard to the closing of the Shaw Bust
ness College, as announced, Tuesday
morning. The college was closed, yes
terday, in order that the rooms might
be cleaned and fumigated. During the
day the rooms We're washed and, last
night. Sanitary Inspector Bean thor
oughly fumigated them throughout. so
chat there can be no possible danger
Of infection. The studies at the college
viii be resumed. this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

signal. Mr. Choate was able however to
stop his car on the hill.
The next witness was Superintendent
Taylor of the Electric Road Mr.. TAYLOR
described at some length the system Of
electric lights used at the top Of Rincs
NIL to warn electric cars of the approach
OF the railroad train at the crossing. He
stated that the condition of Rines hill
was vastly better at the present time than
1t formerly was The track was lClail n
year or two ago with large ard heavy
rails. These We're set up on TOP of the
ties and the bed was thoroughly paved.
arrangements being made to secure per-
feet drainage. The company had employ
ed man on the track on Rines hill all
winter, one who was thoroughly careful
ana conscientious in his work This man
had used during the winter 10 cubic yards
| of sand on the hill in keeping the rails in
good working order. Mr.. Taylor stated
that he had gone over RineS hill on a car
Saturday afternoon, only an hour CT two
before the accident. The track was then
iii good shape and the car held al right
on it, Car No II was not seriously dam
aged by the accident it having continued
in use throughout the remainder of the al
ternoon and evening.
In answer TO a question by Mr.. Carter
attorney for the Maine Central Railroad
MIR. TAYLOR admitted that the condition Of
the rail might be considerably worse than
Il was, Saturday afternoon. The mast and
ball signal at the foot of Rines hill was
lut UP and is maintained by the Maine
ee'tti't ltalio 4' tie electrlc IISlt slGhttl
~ ~ up u titS M Wa liStalled s'nd Is
ranGement has been made between the
~ ~ 80" ei1u tilc M@lne et5ll!4l lor
the coleman IN me employ OF ne latter
tElht''tlH % operate me eleGItic s.%h%lS q
he had spoken to the gater1an and given
nm ln ,r IN regard 10 these siS-
tt ic E5ltsili}t a0 ";ts on rom apoMS ~
III me iilori,S - noo III tIlc NeiIli. ntlf
40 T., ~ 'ltar
tioh rom ~ 70 tV'oN' gnu irelEiit tFa!m
Is on me sac tlach, SCUM Oh we flfs mn
G!oSSIli7' az me Stllt M Slle unleSS II IS Re
Iuii}n}h goes Gown ~, TO the sue tr2cN
SCUM o. tHc ltlncs mn clQS9l1is' Mnicn :
aeW deTt o5Stailt rom tiiG tf5lch o. LIS
l.rtiIlc I.n'tu "i tSlMs9 M ~ Illsil LIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
The Journal is Informed that the

The Journal is Informed that the
stockholders of the Seguinland summer
resort held Il meeting. the latter part
of last week. at Waterville, and voted
TO build a 20-room hotel the coming sea-
con. also to eNpcnd some $1,000 on com
petinc the coast boulevard, which Is
now partially built; to have an eX-
tended survey ana plan Of the property
made Mt cost of $500 or $500 and to
spend about $500 III clearing off bushes
and rock for the further Improvement
of tho lanisCape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

| The insurance agents of the city have
received Il copy of the new Sanborn in
surance map of Augusta, showing the
location of nearly every dwelling and
mercantile building in the city. 1t con-
tains 20 pages, while the old one, pub
lished in 1896, had but 10, and it is very
as it shows the location of
nearly every risk in force in the city
and enables the agent to ascertain in
statly the surroundings of any risk
which he may desire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Misses Clara Libby and Elizabeth
Smiley will leave, today, for Boston,
where they will be Joined by Miss
Mabele Blackington, when they will go
to New York to look up the latest ere
ations in ladies' hats for the spring and
summer STYLES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Having a few barrels of cranberries
on hand, to close out at once, Geo. d.
Haskell offers quarts for 25c. These
are the famous Cherry Cranberries
raised by Mr.. Wellman and they will
go quick. Take advantage of this ex-
tren,ely low price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
Williams School District.

BY vote of the board of directors,
)wing to the prevalence in this city
If contagious diseases, the schools Of
he Williams District will be forthwith
losed, and remain closed until Mon
lay, March 30th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

General Manager II. S. Julier of New
York, of the American Express Co, and
Assistant General Manager G. w. Sell
leck of Boston, are in the city, arriving,
yesterday. to attend a legislative hear
ing, today, District superintendent
Daniel Webster came over from Ban
gor to meet them while here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Those people who live outside Of the
city say that the roads present all the
varieties of the spring traVel-snoW
drifts, ice, mud and all, and that the
travelling is rough in the superlativc
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Il. r. Whitehouee received a letter,
Tuesday, from his brother, Chas. a.
Whitehousc of North Leeds, announc-
ing the death of his wife, Monday, Of
cancer. She was So years of age, ana
leaves a husband and two daughters
Before her marriage she was Miss
Mamie L. Woodman of North Leeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
Mrs, Catherine w. Foster,

Mrs. Catherine w. Foster, wife of
he late Francis E. Foster, formerly of
Belgrade, died at her home, 10 Cony
treet, at o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
If heart trouble. She was 81 years of
'ge, and is survived by two daughters,
Irs. j. F. Spaulding and Miss Hattie
Foster of this city. and two sisters,
Mrs. Clark Scribner of Liberty, Ohio,
md Mrs. Weber of South Dakota.
funeral services will be held at the
rouse, at II o'clock Friday forenoon,
rev. II. E. Dunnack officiating, and the
nterment will be made in the family
OF at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Mrs.
Foster was well known in this vicinity,
md her death will be sincerely mourn
d by large circle of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

The dance which was to have been
given at the Town hail, Manchester
last evening, under the management of
c. i. Pease and A. NJ. Bowman, has
been postponed until next Friday even
ing March 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

The best pill meath the stars and stripes;
II clcanses the system and never srlpes
Little Early Risers of worldly repute-
Ask for DcWitt's and take no substitute;
A small nil. EASY to buy. easy to take and
easy to act but never failing in results
DeWitt's Little Early Risers arouse the
secretions and act as a tonic to the iiver
curing permanently. Bowditch, Webster
& Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Miss Partridge has concluded to close
her school during the vacation of the
public schools and will open with them,
March 20 There win be 10 session un-
til that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

F. L. Weber IS of a cautious mind,
so he concluded, Tuesday, 10 clear
out his lower basement and be pre-
pared for the worst that may come in
the freshet line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Tario, died, Tuesday afternoon,
at their home on Jefferson street, after
Il short Illness with Group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

WHAT is CATARRH?
Hyomei Cures This Common and Dis.
agreeable Disease.

Hyomei cures catarrh by the simple
method of breathing it into the air
passages and lungs. 1t kills the germs
of catarrhal poison, heals and soothes
the irritated mucous membrane. enters
the blood with the oxygen and kills
the germs present there, effectually
driving this disease from the system.
If you have any of the following
symptoms, catarrhal germs are at work
somewhere in the mucous membrane
of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes or
tissues of the lungs:
offensive breath discharge from
dryness ot1ha nosesl the nose
main across the eyes stopuage of the
pain in back of the nnSeia night
mead .e..,..... aching of the body
pain IN front Of The drorspings in the
head 81 throat
tendency to take moutf1ope while
cold 4Mt sleeping
burning pain in & tickling lack of
the throat palate
hawking TO clear formation of crusts
the throat in the nose
pain in the chest drynCss Of the
a cough throat in the
stitch in side morning
losing of flesh loss of strength
variable appetite spasmS of cough
low spirited at ing
times cough short and
raising of frothy hacking
HUI 't'' NudSil worse HlSntS
eXpcctorating yell and mornings
low matter loss in vital force
difficulty in breath feeling of tight
ing ness across the
frequent snecZing upper part of the
huskincss Of voice chest
Hyomei will cure the disease, DESTROY
activity of all germ life in the respir-
atory organs, enrich and purify the
blood with additional ozone, and after
a few days use of this treatment the
majority of these symptoms will have
disappeared. In a few weeks the cure
will be complete.
Catarrh or catarrhal colds cannot ex-
list when Hyomei is used This is a
strong statement, but Percy w. Means
and BoWditch and Webster emphasize
it by agreeing to refund your money
if Hyomei does not cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
Fest, Health, and Comfort to Mother and
Child.

MRS. W1NSEOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children tcething. softcns the gums, reduces
collie. Perfectly safe i'll all cases We would
say 10 every mother who has q suffering child:
Do not let your prejudice, nor the prejntlices
ing child and the relief that will be sure-yes.
absolutely sure--to follow the usc of this
na"siarfn@, if Timely used Price Tie. bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

The trustees of the Peoples church
will have a meeting, March 10, at the
home of 3. H. Rowe, No. % Kendall
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Mayor-elect Gustavus a. Robertson
has had @ telarhOne, No. 301-ll, placed
in his residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Frederick Hamien is in charge of A.
A. Soule's carpet department at the
North store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

the joints become so stifened and bent
that they are at last compelled to give
up or hobble about on clutches.
Nobody ever outlived Rheumatism;
the disease never 1oosens its grip or
leaves of it's own accord, but must be
driven out by intelligent and persist
emit treatment through the blood, for
Rheumatism of every variety and form
is caused by an over acid condition of
the blood, and the deposit in muscles,
joints and nerves of corrosive poisons
and gritty particles, and it IS these
irritating substances that produce the
Inflammation, swelling and pains,
which lastas long as the blood remains
in this sour and acid state.
To cure Rheumatism permanently
the blood must be purified and invig-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11
Daily kennebsc journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Calanthe Lodge, K. of p, will work
the rank of Page at the meeting, to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-11

Stephen r. Small of Portland, president
the Casco National Bank. and for years
sosely connected with the city's business
fairs and politics. died, Tuesday even
lg, at his home after a brief illness with
neumonia. Mr.. Small was IS years OF