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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-10-08
REMARKABLE DAM.
Built BY Beavers, Who Felled Trees
and Dug Trenches.

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Built BY Beavers, Who Felled Trees
and Dug Trenches.
A remarkable beaver dam has
lately been discovered near
stroudsburg, Pa. The work Of
the animals $50 extensive that it
seems almost incredible they
could have built the dam in ques.
ton, but this is proved by the ev,
idcnceiof residents OF: the vicinity,
who are strictly reliable, says the
Scientific American.
The dam in$ question was dis,
covered about.two years ago by a
farmer living near it's. site. 1t is
located in: q swamp, which for
many years had been drained Of
it's surface water, except in a few
spots. Noting that most of the
swamp was under water, al.
though but little rainfall had 90.
Cured, the curiosity OF the farm.
or was aroused, and he made an
Investigation which led to the dis
covcry. The dam has been con.
structed around the northern
edge Of the swamp, extending in a
zigzag course, evidently to avoid
obstruction, and to increase it's
strength. 1t is about 125 feet in
length and the top is wide enough
for a man to walk upon without
difficulty, ranging from a foot to
two feet in width. At present
the top is about three inches
above the surface Of the pond
which has been created by the
dam, the water being from two to
four feet deep. +;
The farmer who made the dis.
coyery at first thought that the
work had been done by boys for
sport, but noticing the footprints
Of animals upon the top of the
structure, he followed these and
found some pieces of wood which
apparently bore the mark of
an animals teeth. The wood
was ta!Nn to a naturalist,
who resided in the vicinity.
and after careful examination
the latter pronounced the
marks to be from beaver teeth.
Further investigation in the vi
entity showed that the animals
had: felled a number of trees near
the dam, to nse in its construction.
The largest pieces yet found in It
are eight inches in diameter by
actual measurement. The princi.
pal material used, besides branch.
and twigs, was mud, which had
been deftly worked into it 80
solidl!y that a man weighing 235
pounds has walked upon the ton
without affecting it.
The wood which has been used
includes beech, white ash and
oak. In cutting the trees, the an
imals worked in a circle around
the trunk, making deeper linden.
tations on. the side toward the
dam SO that the tree would fall
into the water in the proper direc.
ton. Judging by the size of the
marks found, it is believed that
some of the beavers are unusually
large animals. but. there have
been only two or three seen since
the dam was constructed. The
discovery has aroused such inter.
est that many n%aturalists have
since visited the locality. Their
belief is that the swamp has been
"beaver ground" for many years,
and that here has existed one of
the very few colonies of these ami.
mails in the northern part of the
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-10-08
CAN'T SWEAR ON This Jo1.
Queer Provision In Contract for Build.

Queer Provision in Contract for Bu;li-
~ ing an Indiana Church.
The novel provision in the oh.
tract for the erection of a new
Methodist church at Logansport,
to the effect that no man EN-
plo.yed upon any part of the con-
struetion shall either swear or
drink while so employed, is causing
no end of Inconvenience to John
Barnes, the contractor. His first
trouble, says the New York Sun,
resulted from disinclination on
the part of men, even though they
were not addicted to swearing o:
drinking, to bind themselves alb.
solutely to refrain from the exer-
else of these privileges should Il
seeming necessity for them arise.
The church people wanted Il
provision in the contract to the ef-
feet that the mechanics should
neither chew o smoke, but no
contractor would bid on the work
under such conditions, and chew
ing and smoking are not pro-
hibited.
The day before he began work
Mr.. Barnes called his men
around him and told them the con-
ditions under which the contract
had been secured. Some of the
men, who had worked for him for
years, shook their heads ominous-
~ and confessed that they did not
know whether they could stay on
the job if they were not permitted
to swear. One of them asked that
a Swearing line" be drawn with.
in which oaths must not be ut
tered and the workmen be re.
quired to 60 outside of this if
they wished to use the prohibited
words. The contractor thought
this might be construed into an
evasion of the contract, and in
sisted that the men pledge to alb
stain absolutely from profanity
while working on the job.
The stonemasons who were en-.
plo.yed to lay the foundations DOS
itively refused to be bound by
such conditions, and it was ar
ranged to get out the stone at the
yards of the company. All the
cutting will be done some dis.
lance from the "consecrated
ground" as the men have come to
call the sitesof the new church.
The same artiice was employed
by some of the men who are get.
ting out some of the heavier tim
bers for the new structure, that
work being done ten squares from
the site and the timbers beinr
ready for putting in place when
they are delivered at the church.
The contract not Only requires
that the workmen shall refrain
from swearing and drinking, but
Mr. Barnes agrees to DISCHARGE
any man who is guilty of either
offense while employed on the
structure. So far he has had only
one case to deal with. \ young
carpenter struck his finger with
the pole of his Ratchet, and before
he thought he uttered the fatal
"cuss word" The foreman re.
, ported the act and tried to excuse
the offender, but Mr.. Barnes said
he had made the contract in good
faith, all the men had agreed to
its terms, and he could not make
any exception to the rule. The
carpenter took his DISCHARGE
gracefully, but said it was such a.
relief to swear when he struck his
finger that he did not regret it,
even though it deprived him Of
work.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-10-08
But Does re

AS a suffering man always
thinks twice before he speaks he
ought to avoid mistakes.-Chica,
e Daily News.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-10-08
The Main Thing. N

Strive to do sensible things
rather than startling things
Chicago journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
n. PRICE WEBER
Opens the Fine New Kings Theatre at
GIace Bay, Cape Breton.

The following item is clipped from
the Sidney Record of Sidney, G. B., be-
ing special dispatch from Glace Bay.
under date of Jan. 16, and tells it's
own story:
THE new Kings Theatre was opened
here on Wednesday night, by II. Price
Webbers company, who gave an ex-
cellent performance of Kathleen Ma
vourneen. The house was crowded to
the doors, and at o'clock the sale of
reserved seats had to be discontinued.
Mr.. Weber pronounces the Kings
Theatre the best amusement hall in the
province of Nova Scotia, with the ex-
ception of the Halifax Academy of
Music. The people of the mining city
are naturally very proud of their new
theatre, and Mr.. Weber is naturally
very proud of the honor which de-
wolves upon him as being the first to
perform on it's stage. There are three
electric border lights over the stage.
and series of footlights both on and
in front of the stage, giving sufficient
light for the largest scenery that can
be made. The new theatre contains
the largest stage of any amusement
hall in. Nova Scotia. Mr. Weber will
perform for the whole week AT Kings
Theatre, closing on the 20th."1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
Brain
Heart and Stomach
Affected.
Life Hung, by.Thread
Until Cured by
Dr.. Miles, Heart Cure
and Nervine. \ W :

= F
"Some years ago was suddenly prostra-
ted with what my doctor called an effusion
of blood on the brain. Heart trouble devel-
oped shortly after and l became SO weak
that it was with great difficulty that could
walk acros S the room. For two months my
life seemed to be hanging on thread when
my attention was arrested by an ad. Of Dr.
Miles Nervine in our church paper | sent
for bottle of Nervine, one of Heart Cure at
the same time wrote for advice. was told
to take in addition DR.. Miles Nerve and
Liver Pills. For ten years l have been
terribly afflicted with constipation. / con-
tinued the remedies with short internittance
for two month. Under God those remedies
have been the means of restoring me to good
health and no one looking at me now would
dream that for two months walked at the
edge of the tomb from heart weakness and
nervous prostration. / cannot say too
much for the wonderful properties that your
remedies possess. l have tried many kinds
of pills but never any that equal the Nerve
and Liver Pills for constipation."-REv.W w.
A. ROBINS, Port Elgin, Ont.
A mistake in diagnosis is common in cases
of heart disease. Every heart that Hutters,
palpitates, tires out easily, causing shortness
Of breath) aches, ETC., is weak or diseased and
treatment should not be postponed single
day. There is TO remedy SO safe and sure as
DR.. Miles Heart Cure which speedily cures.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical CO., Elkhart. Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26

terry; treasurer. A. M. Meloon of New
Castle, N. H. Certificate approved,
JAM 24. 1903
American Timberland Co., organized
at Kittery, for the purpose of dealing
in timber, farming and mineral, lands,
with 100000 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President, Charles C. Smith of Kittery;
treasurer, Clarence NJ Prince of Kit
terry. Certificate approved, Jan. a.
1902
Great Samaritan Remedy Co., or
ganiZed at Augusta, for the purpose of
manufacturing medicines and medical
compounds, with 100000 capital stock
of which nothing is paid in. The of
ficers are: President, A. M. French of
Winthrop; treasurer, Jos. Williamson
Of Augusta. Certificate approved, Jan.
"a, 1909.
Ellis Locer Co., organized at Au-
susta, for the purpose of dealing in pa
tients of all kinds, with $4,000 capital
stock of which nothing is paid in. The
officers are: President, Leslie c. Cor
nish Of Augusta; treasurer, Norman L.
Bassett of Augusta. Certificate APP
proved, Jan. %, 1908.
Badger Mexican Planters Co., organ
lied at Augusta, for the purpose of
improving and cultivating real estate,
with $275,000 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President, Lewis A. Burleigh of Au-
susta; treasurer, J. Berry of Augusta
Certificate approved, Jan. "a, 1903
American Explosives Manufacturing
Co, organized at Augusta, for the pur-
pose of manufacturing and dealing in
dynamite, -glycerine, smokeless
powder and other explosives, with ST.
100000 capital stock of which nothing
IS paid in. The officers are: President,
F. L. button of Augusta; treasurer, G.
M Weber of Augusta. Certificate APP
proved, Jan. "a, 1903
Day-Galpin Manufacturing Co., or
gained at Portland, for the purpose of
manufacturing all kinds of paint
ground mica, mica sheets and other
mica products, with 100000 capital
stock of which nothing is paid in The
officers are: President, Willard W.
Baldwin of Port Even, N Y; treas
urer, j. f. Manter of Portland. Certi-
ficate approved, Jan. "a, 1905
southern coast LUMBER Co., organ
lied at Portland, for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in timber
and lumber with $25OO0O capital stock
of which nothing is paid in The Off
GERS are: President, Harry H Bradlee
of Boston, Mass; treasurer, Charles F.
May of Boston, Mass. Certificate ap-
proved, Jan. "a, 1908
NelsonCanWell Manufacturing Co,
ganized at Auburn, for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in lamp
goods, with $4,000 capital stock of
which $500 is paid in. The officers are:
President, Albert II. Nelson of Lewis
ton; treasurer, BENZ. r. Weber of
Lewiston Certificate approved, Jan.
"a, 1902.
The Housh Co., organized at Kittery.
for the purpose of manufacturing and
dealing in stationery novelties, with
$4,000 capital stock of which nothing
is paid in. The officers are: President
and treasurer. Frank E. Housh of Win
rhrop. Mass. Certificate approved. Jan.
"a, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
Hoods JarsapariHa
and Pills

Eradicate it, positively and absolute
", This statement IL based on the
thousands Of permanent cures these
medicines have wrought.
my daughter had scrofula, with eleven
sores on her neck and about her ears. Hoods
sarsaparilla was highly recommended and
she took it and was cured. She Is now in
good health" Mrs. ]. q. JONES, Parker
City, Ind.
Hood's SarsaparIIla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
STATE HOUSE.
All Peace and Quiet About the
State Capitol.
Steam Railroads Want Permission to
Own and Operate Electric Lines.
Measures to Control the Waters of the
- Penobscot River.

Peace and quiet prevailed about the
Capitol, Saturday. The number of
senators and representatives remain
ing in the city over Sunday could be
counted on ones fingers. Senator
Clark of Hancock, Senator Philbrook
of oxford and Representative Smith
of Pressure Isle, Putnam of Houlton,
and one or two other members of the
House are the only legislators who had
the courage to brave the rigors of
Sunday in Augusta. And yet two OF
these distinguished gentlemen, Sena-
tors Shark and Philbrook, in order that
their stay in the city during the recess
might not be crowded with sombre
thoughts, sent for their wives to come
and pass a few days with them. Both
ladies arrived on Saturday and are
now in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
Unconscious From Group.

During sudden and terrible attack Of
Group our little girl was unconscious
from strangulatfon, says A. L. Spafford.
One Minute Cough Cure was administered
and repeated often. 1t reduced the swell
ing. and infiamma ton. cut the mucous
and shortly the child was resting EASY
and speedily recovered. 1t cures Coughs
Colds, LaGrippe, and all Throat and
Lung troubles. One Minute Cough Cure
fingers in the throat and chest and en-
giving oxygen to the blood Bowditch.
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
SUPERIOR COURT.
Liquor Indictments Against Annie
Noble Placed on File.
OLIVER G.. HALL, Judge.

OLIVER G.. HALL, Judge
w. S. CHOATE. Clerk of Courts.
FRANK j. HAM, SHERIFF.
THOMAS LEIGH. County Attorney
FRED w. LEE, Stenographer.
Augusta, Jan. "a.
In the superior court, Saturday, six
indictments against Annie Noble for
selling liquor in the Togus region were
placed on file on her promise to keep
out of the business
The jury was ordered to report at
10 O'Clock, Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II. a. Ti.sdaale, summerton,
Salve. He saws: Il had the piles for orAs 3,
years. / tried many doctors and medio
cines, but all failed except DeWitt's
Witch Hazel salve: It , cured me- 1t is
of Witch Hazel with antiseptics and
emoiients, relieves and permanently
truding piles, sores; cuts cuts, bruises, eczema,
ditch, Webster g. co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
A CARD.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money son 50 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar il it
fails to cure your cough or cold We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
Bowditch & Webster, Kinsman Pharmacy
F. x. Ceurtemanche, c. X. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Pharmacy.
John CouGhlin. Augusta
]. C. Houlehan. c. H. Beane
Jackson Bros, Chas Ward 4 r..
novSdGWouaos Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
Sylvester Gerald.

Frank P. Sylvester of Augusta and
Winefred E. Gerald were united in
marriage at the brides home in Vinal-
haven, Jan. %, 1908. At home, after
Feb. 1, No. 294 Pleasant street, Wor-
cester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
Dr., En1nOns'

Monthly Regulator, has brought happiness r.
hundreds of anxious women. Longest and most
obstinate irregularities from any cause relieved
immediately. No risk whatsoever. Have never
had single failure. No pain. danger. or in
any stage. By mail. $780, Further particulars
and CONFIDENTIAL advice free. All letters truth
fully answered. Money letters should be regis
tered. DR.. J. W. EMMONS CO, 40 fremont
st., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
SERGEANT ]. B. CROWLEY'S
FIVE YEAR SEARCH
',@ 81 / ty!sINssIHI

morphine or other poisonous drugs
upon which the majority of so-called.
cough syrups' and balsams depend
for their effect and which are dam
gerous-you are warned against them.
The 81 bottles contain three times the
quantity of the 50-cent size. sasgss ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
WHEN YOUNG in PRACTICE.

/ wish had known it's value years
ago, when young in practice, writes
DR.. l.. A. Crinnian of Stanley, KY, in
endorsing Father Johns Medicine.
Cures colds and all throat and lung
troubles-Not a patent medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26

Sergeant j. B.
Crowley of the
Lowell, Mass, po-
lice department,
says: For FIVE
years I was trying
to find and it was
not until I took
Father 5aaJ Johns
Medicine a that 3 1
obtained any re-
lief for a cold and
hard cough which
had settled on my
lungs. 1t cured
me and I heartily
recommend it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
Jcrofula

N Is commonly inherited.
Few are entirely free from II.
Pale, weak, puny children are
afflicted with it in nine cases out Of
ten, and many adults suffer from it.
Common indications are punches in
the neck, assesses, cutaneous erup-
tons, infamed eyeids, sore ears,
ricketts,, oatarrh, wasting, and general
aah;lifu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26

Remember the money is refunded for
any cold cough or bronchial trouble
Father Johns Meicine cannot cure.
Not patent medicine No opium,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
GAINING RIGHT ALONG.

since taking Father Johns Medicine
James B. Rice. Fairmount, w. Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
NOTICE..

The Committee on State Pensions will
meet at the Aldermen's Room civ Hail
the last Wednesday of January and Feb
ruary at 2 o'clock P. M.
G. f. DUDLEY,
w. MASON,
Com
jan24dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26

The following companies have flied
articles of Incorporation at the Office of
the secretary of State:
Standard Cloth Board Co, organized
at l<ittery, for the purpose of manufac-
turing cloth boards and cloth factory
supplies, with 100000 capital stock of
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President, Horace Mitchell of Kit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-26
AUGUSTA STEAM LAUNDRY.
Rest, Health and Comfort to Mother and

MRS, WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething, softens the gums, reduces
collie. Perfectly safe in all cases. We would
say To every mother who has suffering child:
Do not let your prejudice, nor the prejudices
ing child and the Ieliefthat win be sure-yes,
absolutely sure--to follow the use of this
Redi1lne, if timely used Price 96c. bottle
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-31
Game Laws in Kentucky.

Under the above caption the Hunt
ington CIV. Va.) Cricket publishes
the following:
Plain citizens can be shot from
January LIST to December 3lst.
Senators, governors and members
of congress may be shot during any
political campaign and within sixty
days thereafter.
Meyers can be shot at any time.
Hunters in search of this game are
also allowed the use of a stuffed club
or a butcher knife.
If any man is caught drinking
water 1t is a sign he is no gentleman,
and may be executed with whatever
weapon is nearest at hand.
Colonies may be shot with impuni-
ty at any time, while squirrel guns
are recommended for dispatching
majors and captains.
No man shall be allowed to kill in
excess of six persons per day. In
cases where it is an affair of honor,
this number may be increased to lob.
ANY citizen who does not tote the
remains of his victim from public
sight within forty-eight hours IRON
the time the first vOlley was fired VIII
be fined one gallon OF moonshine.,
Any citizen who steps on another
citizens toes may be shot on the. spot
with the privilege to apologize there
after,
TIA citizen leaves home half shot
and Ia found on the streets q short
time thereafter full OF buckshot, that
Ia hls fault, His relatives are not
allowed 10 shoot more than seven.
teen suspects In their efforts TO find
the guilty person,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-31
}APAoRlsMs

Habit Is the deepest law Of human
nature.-Carlyle.
Good nature is stronger than toma-
hawks.-Emerson.
Talebearers are just as bad as tale
makers.-Sheridan
Almost always the most INDECENT are
the most generous Stanislaus.
Those who complain most are most
to be complained of.-M. Henry.
True gentleness is native feeling
heightened and improved by principle.
Blair.
He that thinks he can afford to be
negligent is not far from being poor
johnson.
Persistent people begin their success
where others end in failure.-Edward
Eggleston. ......
He who commits injustice is ever
made more wretched than he who suf-
fers it.-PlatO.
A friend that you have to buy won't
be worth what you pay for him, no
matter what that may be.-Prentice.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-31

lord Derby could be very absent
minded, and once on time he walked
with Lord Clarendon, his opponent
and told him all the secrets Of the cabi-
net Lord Clarendon listened amazed,
but thought it too large an order when
he was asked for his advice. 1t was not
for him to counsel his political foes. At
this intimation Lord Derby woke up,
saying, Really, thought all the time
| was talking to colleague! He had
continued, hardly recognizing the fact,
a controversy he had been having with
other ministers Mt the foreign Office. OF
course Lord Clarendon honorably pre-
served the cabinet secrets, but he told
his story against Lord Derby and made
a laugh,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-31
POMONA.


@. Fl. Piplar visited Jacksonville
and Palatka last week.
Mrs. Burke of Satsuma came up
Saturday for visit with Mrs. George
Otterson.
r Rev. Edward Bull spent Saturday
in the Gem City.
Miss Mercedes Keown has arrived
home to the qualification of her
friends. Miss Keown has been at
tending school at Mortified, Mass,
the past year.
Mrs. w. s. Middleton spent Friday
and Saturday in San Mateo.
H. A. Perry has accepted the posi-
tion of agent and operator at the
station during the absence of c. Fl.
Piplar.
Mrs. Ward of Welaka will spend
several weeks with Miss Mamie Nor
risOn while Mrs. Morrison is north.
Mrs. G. f. Miles and daughter,
Miss Julia, departed Monday for an
outing in parts unknown.
G. A. Knowlton had the misfortune
to lose valuable driving horse last
week.
Mrs. N. E. Piplar and Charles Pip
lar accompanied by Mrs.J. r. Nor
rison leave this week for visit in
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
This will be the first vacation Mr..
Piplar, our station agent, has taken
for three years and we hope he will
enjoy his much deserved trip. He
expects to be away about three
months.
w. S. Middleton has recently pur-
chased the Brantly place at Nashua.
q. |. Rogers was in Palatka on bus
mess last week.
Your reporter had the pleasure of
attending the wedding of Miss Rosa
Gunter and Mr.. Remer Harrison at
Satsuma Sunday morning, Rev. Ed
ward Bull of Pomona officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison lett on the
Afternoon train for st. Augustine and
a trip south amid the good wishes of
many friends.
Whv don't wa hear mora fraunant
ly from our neighboring towns?