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The Western news., 1903-10-14

Propinquity punches at the South
ern. Al If.
The Western news., 1903-10-14

If you don't get the paper promptly
please notify The Western News
Office.
The Western news., 1903-10-14

For paints and wall paper see Mag.
nj & Harvey, Pell's old stand. Soft.
The Western news., 1903-10-14
FLORENCE.

Special Correspondence to Western News.
Florence, Oct. 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14

They die not see him. nd he beat re-
treat. At another time he came to SHAFT
that descended from the drift In which
he was walking. Although he was al.
ready many feet beneath the surface OF
the earth. he descended still further into
the ground
It was after going down into these deep
drifts that he completely lost his bearings.
In vain he searched for the shaft through
which he had entered the deep passage
ways. lie failed to find an outlet TO any
or the drifts: all of them ended abruptly
IN walls c dirt and stone. How he ever
escaped from this underground tomb he
Goes not remember. 1t was while In these
passageways that his lantern failed him,
For four days he told the time by striking
matches and holding them near the race
of his watch. Then the matches gave out,
and he lost all reckoning of time.
1t battles his wife and friends to know
how he effected his escape from the under
ground prison. They think that perhaps
after he had become deranged AN instinct
came to hir, which directed him in the
right course.
Morrow thinks that he covered a distance
OF many miles. He came out of cave
mi. from the opening through which he
entered,
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

The executive committee of the local as
sembly will meet in the rector's stud, 80
st. Johns Church, corner of 18th ard II
streets northwest. next Monday evening, for
the purpose Or making final ARRANGEMENTS
for the annual brotherhood service, which
will be held on November 80
st. Marks Chapter has issued the ar,t
number of its parish paper. published In the
interests Of St Marks parish. under the
title Of ''St. Marks Parish News" Ouite
a number of the chapters are now PUBLISH
ing papers In the interests of their respect-
i've parishes. notably Ascension, Trinity 81
Paurs. Epiphany and Others
The Rev. DR.. Randolph H. McKim. rector
Of Epiphany Church will preach at Trinity
Church. corner of Sd and streets north
west. tomorrow evening, the occasion being
the regular monthly service under the aus.
pices of Trinity Chapter.
In the account OF the echo meeting" of
the local assembly. held November 2. a re-
port of which was published in last Satur
days Star. proper mention of the address
of Mr.. Irving u. Townsend of St Stephen,s
Chapter who was one Of the representa- tives
from this diocese to the Denver conyention
was inadvertently omitted. Mr.. Townsend
gave q thorough report Of the proceedings
of the convention. taking as his theme the
spiritual side and the application of that
part Of the convention to the individual.
Mr.. Joseph E B. Ogle, for many years a
member Of Trinity Chapter, and who re-
Gently moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. died in
that city Tuesday last after a short Illness.
Mr.. Ogle's body has been brought to Wash
ington for burial. The funeral will be from
Trinity Church, Sd and c streets northwest
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
LOST UNDERGROUND.
A Missouri Miners Wanderines in
Abandoned Workings.
From the Carthage Press

From the Carthage Press.
Tom Morrow. a miner at Joplin. Mo-,
was lost for five d. recently in some dis
used chambe-s. He was crazy when he
found his way out, and his black hair had
turned gray.
Morrow is a miner with eccentricities
and a month ago he told his wife he be-
lieved he cou go ul-Aer the city of Joplin
by following the drifts of abandoned
shafts. She thought it wild dream Of his
and paid no atten. I. but when he disap-
peared with the family lantern she knew
that he W. carryin- 1T the Idea suggested
9. me time before. When he had been alb
sent a day two she became alarmed and
his friends were informed of his disappear
ance. They were not anxious to enter the
underground. path themselves, and took
no steps to find him. but waited for his re-
turn.
Though a maniac when found. Morrow's
reason is returning, and he has some rec
objection of what occurred. 1t seems that
during the early part of his journey he sud
denly came upon body Of men working.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
Can the Silk Hat Be Goingp
From the London Telegraph.

Is the silk hat doomed? That its use. ex-
eept on quite formal occasions. Is being dis
carded both by professional and CONNER
cial men there can be no question. For
every tail hat asked for there are quite
fifty or sixty felt hats and caps sold. In
other directions the silk hat has also been
very badly hit 1t used to be custom for
all bank clerks to appear at business in the
regulation silk hat. What happens now?
Half the men wear caps or straws and the
other half bowlers. This breaking of a
tfme-honored custom was due. to a large
extent, to the example set by the members
of the stock exchange
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
FRIENDS.

FRIENDS MEETING tORTHOpDNl. lST AND g
SITS ne Bible school g:i5 an preaching Mt
II am Mid-week meeting Thursday, 1:30 pm.
All invited. II
THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. 1911 I ST, NV
Meetings IL o'clock, followed by First ItHy
school. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE,

SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
han 1902 i4th st. nw--Services Sunday II am
subject Soul and Body" Sunday school Il m
wednesday. 8 p.m. Reading room, Traders Bank
building 10th Ut. and Pa. ave. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14

MT. PLEASANT CONGBEijATI0SAL CHURCH.
Columbia road near 14th ST. NV. Rev. VI. Ross
Fishburn pastor.-9:3O am. Sunday school, II
am. sermon by Rev. II. z. HigIey. ID. D.. sub
ject, Obedience; 3 pm. Junior EBaeaver; o.
pm, Senior EndeavOr; pm. next serInan hy
pastor in ''Successward' series. subject, "A Fair
Chance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14

CENTRAL UNION MISSION 622 LA AVE-
Open day and night; the poor and friendless al.
ways welcome Gospel services daily IL m and
7:30 pm. Sunday 9:4o IN. and 8 and 1880
I'm Mr. Ralph Wells Will speak In the andt-
torium at tomorrow night All welcome II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14

COLORED EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN Science
At pm. at Odd Fellows Hall. ON 81. bet:
18th and 18th NV. Elder Roland b Hazard
..ni,,ne Healing it,
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE-AT z.
M. I'm the lecture room OF the Halls OF the
Aucients on New York bet. 18th and l4tb
SITS NV.
BISHOP OLIVER C. SABIN
will deliver the fourth of a series of twelve free
lectures teaching How TO Heal the Sick Through
Divine Methods" These lectures are absolutely
free and will the last series OF the year Those
who desire to learn how to heal the sick through
divine methods should come and continue through
the entire course Quiz meeting Wednesday
evening at 8 O'Clock. devoted to discussions on
the subject of .'Divine Healing" Hall commo-
dious and comfortable; surroundings e,egant. All
invited. IL
LOOMING OF THE SON OF MAN" SUBJECT OF
an address by ID. ]. Rawlinson OF York, Pa,
Sunday at 1850, in hall 1923 7th st. sc. All In
ytted IT.
READINGS FROM THE BOOKS" BY VIM D.
Goddard. Sunday. Nov. Is, Emerson's Com
pensatton.'' pm. 4l9 10th st. NV It,
LEWIS G. SHEAFE WILL SPEAK AND SING
every Sunday ut IL an and Z: 80 d at True
Reformers' Han. 18th and sts. nv. 1t
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PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY.

THE NATIONAL INST. Cr PRACTICAL. CHRIS
tianity.-Sunday se-vice AT Raus hers. 1879 Goa o.
ave. at pm; subject. Being aud Do.u;.
Daily meeting. and NorHHvs at " an. AZ
W. l. anc 7. b.dg.. r. + AMI 3;h SIS. I'uhli
invited II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14

meeting of secretaries of literature of
the foreign missionary societies of the
PRESBYTERIAN churches was held the after
noon of the 11th at 1915 18th street, the resi-
dence of Mrs. Isaac Pearson, secretary of
literature for the Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the Presbytery of Washington city
All the new literature bearing on the work
was on view: also the booklet, Under the
Cherry Blossoms a story of the mission
schools in Japan, and the Japanese and
Cathedral Calendars. 1901" which are be-
ing sold to aid the project Of a "Washington
Memorial Hail. an addition to the Josh
Gakuin' Girls High SCHOOL,. at Tokyo,
Japan, intended by the members as a Sill
yer anniversary thank offering.
After a business meeting, in which better
methods of extending the circulation of the
publications of the womans board were
discussed and ways and means considered
to secure study class" In the united
study of missions in every church in the
presbytery, through the use of the interde-
nominatioual text books, refreshments were
served, and a pleasant social hour en-
1oyed. The hostess was assisted by Mrs
]. n. Culbertson, president of the society.
Mrs ]. A Travis and Mrs. r. r. McKahan
There were present, Mrs. J. H. Sfmpson of
the Garden Memorial Anacostia; Mrs n,
B. Wood OF the lexington Church. Mrs
Mary E. Ireland Of the Eastern Church
Miss Eta Craigen of First Church, Mrs
Crandileld of Gurley. Miss Emily Doherty
of the Metropolitan. Mrs Douglas Win
stead of the New York Avenue Church.
Mrs. Thompson of Tacoma Park, Mrs Wet.
eel of the Western. Mrs. VIM. J. Hutchin
son of the Westminster. Miss Jennie He'd
rick of West Church, Mrs. B. W. Kumler
of Warner Memorial. Kensington. and Miss
Theresa wilkens of Washington Heights
Church. Regrets were received from Mrs,
Perry ofAssembly's. Mrs. Barnes Of Fourth.
Mrs. Beach of HyattsviIle and Mrs. Foster
of Ballston.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
AndoYer.

Children's Day was observed last Sun
day in the N. E. church, the Univers-
alist society joining in the exercises
which were good. The small children
did themselves credit.
Rev. Mr.. Howes supplies the desk
at the new church. He comes from
Tufts astudent. He is liked much by the
people. -.
The sociable connected with this
church meets this week Tuesday at
Lewis Hollis at South Andover.
The senior class of Andover High
School gave an entertainment last Tues
day evening in the town hall. Music
and dancing were among the good things
on the program.
Schools closed last Friday, good work
is the report.
The NJ. E. circle met last Wednesday
evening with Mrs. L. D. Hanson. A
good number were present. -.
The beautiful rain has come and all
vegetation smiles. Grass is looking we'll
but late. If farmers will wait till the
last of July an average crop will be
harvested. Corn is small but is coming
along fast.
Lots of the townspeople attended the
circus at the Falls.
A fine electric display was whatnature
gave us last night.
Born to the wife of c. A. Dresser,
June 25, daughter.
Clarence Akers and wife and their
little son are visiting his parents, Mr..
John Z. Akers.
Grand fishing on the brooks now.
Mrs. Henry Dunn is very low, can live
but short time.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07

1t is Maine boy, Roy L. Marston of
Skowhegan, graduate of Bowdoin 80,
and now of the faculty of the Yale
Forestry school, who is in charge of the
forestry end of the S5,O0O,0O0 improve
ments which the government is entering
upon at West Point. The Importance
of this work is indicated by the state
ment of James w. Pinchot that it is the
greatest piece of work which the Bureau
of Forestry has ever done. A host of
friends in Maine are glad to hear of the
remarkable successes Mr.. Marston has
achieved in his profession, and though
he has already won place in its front
rank it is evident that still higher honors
await him. In addition to directing the
work at West Point, he is to be in
charge of the Yale Summer School of
Forestry which will be held at Milford,
Pike county, Pennsylvania, and which
will open July l., and continue seven
weeks. A third task which Mr.. Mars
ton has on his hands, this summer, is
the supervision of the United States
Bureau of Forestry's work in Maine
which consists of an investigation of pop
lar and white birch. There will be two
parties, commanded respectively by
Blaine S. Viles of Skowhegan and John
Appleton of Bangor, both Bowdoin
graduates who are now at the Yale
Forestry school. When the work of the
SINNER school at Milford, Pennsylvania,
is over, August 20, Mr.. Marston will
come to Maine and take personal charge
of this work. Besides his field work
and teaching, Mr.. Marston is doing con-
siderable writing on forestry subjects
and has now in preparation monograph
on the forests of Hartford county, Mary
land, which will be published in the
early fall. 1t is understood that num-
Der of Maine people will attend the sum-
mer school in Pennsylvania.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07

The sick are improving in health, with
the exception of colds and coughs.
Farmers are very busy. II. N. Mer-
rill found among his potatoes planted
quite early enough to fill one row. Last
Friday he narrowed his ground over
and planted to potatoes again. Those
who waited are rewarded with a fair
amount starting up and growing well.
Apples are failure in our orchard.
Ten trees have no fruit to one with a
very few on the tree.
Mrs. Emeline Davis of Turner passed
few days last week with MIR. and Mrs.
4. Davis.
Miss Mary Warren's health is improv-
ing since gaining rest from her long
journey from Indian Territory.
Children's concert Sabbath evening
was success. The little ones did their
best to make it interesting.
Mrs. Eveline Merrill is expected home
soon from Bailey's Island, where she has
enjoyed an outing with the wife of her
brother, Jefferson Russell, from Sumner,
and her sister, Mrs. Sarah Cannon,
from Poland.
The friends of Thomas Roberts of
Turner received an invitation to his
marriage reception Thursday evening,
July 2d. In his younger days he resid-
cd in this place.
Fourth of July is here, but the peas;
Oh, where are they? Echo answers
where.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Greenwood.

Have just returned from ramble over
the grass and other crop growing fields,
so as to know what to say about them on
this first day of July. Newly seeded
fields, if naturally moist ground, will
yield three-fourths of crop, while old
ones will fall short one-half, and some of
them will not be worth cutting.
Only very little sweet corn has been
planted for the factory, and that is the
smallest ever seen at this time of the
year. Only part of it terminated
before the rain set in, and since then it
has been too cold and wet for that kind of
a crop. Potatoes are looking somewhat
better, and as yet there are but very few
bugs to trouble them. Those who have
orchards speak of measuring their apples
the coming fall by the quart instead of
by the barrel; all of which is the effect
of the long and severe drouth and those
three freezing nights.
Mamie Brooks school was term of
ten weeks and closed last Friday. The
writer visited it during the last week and
pronounced it 4 perfect success; and
since Mamie likes teaching and the
scholars all like her for teacher, her
reputation as such seems to be well
established.
A letter from D. o. Davis of Minnesota
of recent date, says they have had no
drouth there and that the crops all bid
fair to yield good harvest.
DR.. Alden E. Bessey, whose death was
reported in the Democrat of June Esd,
attended school at Hebron, boarded in
the same family and was in the class
with myself. He was young man of
good habits and studying hard to acquire
an education; and frequently suggested
the idea of some day becoming doctor.
He was one of the students who set out
those elm trees in the academy yard.
Rev. Mr.. Brown preached good SER
mon at the Centre last Sabbath P. NJ.
Theme: "The efficacy of the blood of
Christ to cleanse from all unrighteous-
ness"
AS is well known, Mr.. Bryan is pub
fishing paper called the Commoner,
being at the same time editor and pro-
prietor. A copy of the said paper fell
into the hand of the writer recently and
it was amusing to see how he was tink-
ering up, or trying to tinker up the
broken fragments of his political party.
His idea was that if it would only do
thus and so, it would soon be stronger
than ever and ready to win in the next
years presidential election.
Mrs. A. S. Brooks is at Locke's Mills,
caring for her mother, Mrs. John Teb-
bets, who is very i'll, if living.
Fannie Brooks is with her sister, Mrs.
John Howe of Bethel, who is in very
critical condition. A doctor from Port
land and another from Lewiston have
lately been called to see her.
Newton Bryant and family are visiting
relatives in Freeport and Portland this
week.
Mrs. Scott Merrill, with her little
daughter Ida, visited at the Bennett
place last Wednesday. Mrs. Merrill re-
ports their strawberry crop we'll nigh a
failure on account of the heavy frosts.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
East Sumner.

Children's Day was observed at the
Congregational church on Sunday the
2Sth ult The attendance and exercises
were good. Singing and recitations by
the children and brief remarks by the
pastor were the main features.
The job of grading by the Portland
and Rumford Falls Railway was finished
and the men left on Tuesday.
Foundations for the new station are
in place and probably the station will
be in position this coming week.
A million and one insects that resem-
Bile what is called rose bugs are eating
nearly all green stuff in the gardens ex-
cept tomatoes and witch grass. Straw
berry plants seem to be their preference
A recent visit to the Summit House.
on White Oak Hill in Poland found the
place in a first class condition as sum-
mer resort. The location is slightly and
the house is furnished in an elegant and
attractive manner and the service is fine
in all departments. 1t cannot fail to
become a popular resort.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Bryant'S Pond.

Charles Hill went to Berlin Falls the
9th to visit his son Ellsworth and wife.
School has closed at North Woodstock,
taught by Miss Mabel Brooks of Milton.
Ansel Dudley and George Stevens have
put new two-light windows in their
houses.
Mrs. Angie Berry is feeling slightly
better.
Mrs. j. L. Bowker went to South
Paris Friday afternoon and attended a
Rebekah meeting there in the evening,
returning as far as West Paris between
u and l o'clock with Onward Lodge of
West Paris, and remaining the guest of
Mrs. Ada Barden until Saturday fore
noon.
Walton Wyman is at home from
school at Rumford Falls for his summer
vacation. His sister, Mrs. Mabel Elliott,
visited her people here Sunday.
Nicholas Marger and family of seven
arrived the 9th for a two months stay
at Camp Cohasset.
Miss Lula Dale is working at G. l..
Stephens.
Miss Essie Bowker went to Newry
Thursday for a short visit at Charles
Beams.
Albert Bowker and Miss Nellie Still
well of West Paris made short call on
his people Sunday.
The return game of ball between the
Juveniles of West Paris and Bryant's
Pond resulted in score of 10 to 2 in
favor of Bryant's Pond. Both mines
played well, but luck was against the
defeated nine after the first inning.
Mrs. David Hayes has gone to King
man to visit her people.
Alden Chase has not been as well this
week.
Arthur Cushman is stopping at home
for the present.
w. A. Langdon, night operator at the
Grand Trunk station, has finished his
labors here, and Edgar Graham of Cor
ham is occupying the position at present
Mr.. Soule of Freeport is the guest of
his sister, Mrs. DR.. Clark.
Mrs. William Brooks and Miss Mabel
Brooks of Milton were in town Wednes-
day.
Will Morse is working about the store
for L. Andrews.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Rumford Centre.
RED HILL.

1t is reported that Mrs. Frank Good
win, who is at the Lewiston hospital
has recovered enough so as to be able tc
return home in a week or so. She had
an operation performed there.
U. G. Woods and wife leave here Mon.
day for Bowdoinham, to remain during
haying. Mr.. VIM. Ackley and son Silas
go with them to do the haying on the
farm Mr.. Ackley has recently bought.
Miss Lulu Hoyt and niece, Ida Small,
of Portland, are visiting at A. B. Hoyt'3.
Mr.. D. NJ. Conrod and family have
moved on to the farm owned by F. Fl.
Bartlett.
Miss Hattie Woods, young lady of
this vicinity, was married recently to
Elster Dolloff of Rumford Centre.
Miss Mamie Mclaughlin, who has
been visiting friends in Boston, has re-
turned home.
Children's Day was observed in the NJ.
E. church last Sunday with children's
concert in the evening.
Misses Maude and Louise Ackley are
visiting their sister, Mrs. U. G.. Woods.
Miss Sadie ColcOrd has gone with
friends on fishing trip to Concord Pond.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
West Bethel.

"How sweet to lie upon the grass
In sultry July weather,
And watch the 1leecy clouds that pass
Through the deep blue together.
Life has no cares nor troubles then,
The world is bright and fair,
There's peace on earth, GOODWILL TO men,
And gladness everywhere.
In lazy luxury you dream,
With idle, half closed eyes.
Life is so sweet! You almost seem
To be in Paradise!
But suddenly you shrek out-well!-
In accents sharp and shrill-
It's bad to lie down on a yell
Ow hornets domicile."
Mrs. Lois c. Bean is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Davis, in Portland
Mrs. Sallie X. Bennett of GOrham
n. H., has been visiting relatives and
friends in this village and Mason.
D. Wesley Dennis and Miss Eta
Griffin, both of this village, were united
in marriage June oath.
Miss Emma A. Briggs and brother
Ebert are visiting their sisters and
brother in South Paris this week.
Some farmers are planting while Others
are hoeing, and when some are hoeins
others will be haying.
II. W. Dennison and family of South
Paris are expected to spend the GLORIOUS
Fourth" with his parents in this village
Miss Lula NJ. Arno of Bethel Hill has
been visiting her friend, Miss Ethel l..
Allen.
Eugene A. Briggs of South Paris visit
ed his father, brothers and sister here
last week.
Mrs. Mary A. Dow, whose home is
with her daughter, Mrs. L. D. Grover
has been quite i'll for few days. She is
Sc years of age and seldom sick.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
MISTAKES OF BIRDS.
They Are the Result Of Contact win
fva finn

They Are the Result OF Contact WIKI
Civilization.
Probably in state Of wild nature
birds never make mistakes, but where
they come in contact with our civiliza-
ton and are confronted by new condi-
tions they very naturally make mis-
takes. For instance, their cunning In
nest building sometimes deserts them.
The art Of the bird Is to conceal Its
nest both as to position and as to ma
terial, but now and then 1t Is betrayed
into weaving into Its structure snowy
and bizarre bits of this or that, which
give its secret away and which seem
to violate all the traditions Of Its kind.
l have the picture of robins nest be-
fore me upon the outside Of which are
stuck a small muslin flower, leaf
from small calendar and a photo
graph Of local celebrity. A more
incongruous use of material In bird
architecture 1t would be hard to find.
have been told of another robins nest
upon the outside Of which the bird had
fastened wooden label from near
by flower bed marked wake Robin"
Still another nest I have seen built
upon large, snowy foundation OF the
paperike flowers of antennaria. or ev-
erlasting. The wood thrush frequently
weaves fragment Of newspaper or
white rag into the foundation OF Its
nest. EVIL communications corrupt
good manners" The newspaper and
the rag bag unsettle the wits Of the
birds.
The phTbe bird Is capable OF this
kind of mistake or indiscretion. All the
past generations of her tribe have built
upon natural and therefore neutral
sites, usually under shelving and over
hanging rocks. and the art Of adapting
the nest to its surroundings, blending
1t with th"m. has been highly devel'
opcd. Blu. phoebe now frequently
builds under our sheds and porches,
where, so far as concealment Is con-
cerned, a change Of material, say from
moss to dry grass or shreds OF bark,
would be an advantage to her. But she
departs not mite from the family ira
ditions; she uses the same woody
mOsses which In some cases, especially
when the nest is placed upon unevenly
sawed timber, makes her secret an
omen one to all eyes.-JOhn Burroughs
In Century.