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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

What man can live on depends on what
his wife can dress on.
A man will deal with and a woman
marry most any one for money.
After marriage the thermometer of love
registers a constantly falling temperature.
A girl wears ribbons so that they will
show through summer clothes and then
pretends to be embarrassed II you notice
it.
IF a woman can find any disagreeable
gossip to tell about people she knows she
can get almost as much fun out of telling
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

First we see 1t "Pekin" and then
"Peking." and now the national board
Of geographic names rules that the lat
ter Is the proper spelling and that in
pronouncing it the accent is on the sec
ond syllable with the final letter plain
ly sounded. In this decision the board
reverses the ruling it made. few
years ago. that "Pekin" was the proper
spelling. Perhaps in the Boxer mixup
of 1898 the lost ''g," which appears in
the old treaties and official documents,
slipped back into place again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

A singular growth of root was found re-
Gently in a drain pipe at the 3. p Hazal
tine residence Belfast. Water stopped
running through the sewer pipe and when
taken up it was found to be completely
filled with fire fibrous roots at each of the
=. joints The growths were from to 10
inches long, and the middle of each sec
ton of pipe was open. Such growth III
stone drains are not uncommon, but what
caused the roots to grow in every joint of
% sections and leave open spaces in the
centre of each section is a mystery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

There is an emphatic concensus OF
opinion that Senator Stone protests too
much in defending himself from the
charge of being implicated in the Mis-
souri, boodling business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

There is movement on foot for
starting a shoe factory at Brooks on
a small scale with our own capital.
Chas. Peabody of South Brooks was
formerly engaged in the business in
Lawrence, Mass, and would take
charge of the enterprise if it could be
ctn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

Some eastern states have been scold-
ing their Legislatures, this winter, but
none have been so disgraced ana
Inundated by their lawmakers as has
poor old Missouri.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
Making Sure of Enough.

I'll take the biggest piece you've got
please. said Willie to the hostess, VINO
had asked him to have some cake.
why WILLIE" exclaimed his mother. III
dismay.
We'll ma. you told me not to ask for
second piece"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
Bound to Fail.

Miss Love-Mr. Falsom was gallant
enough to tell me last evening that mad
a complexion like a peach
Miss Spiet2-Ah: yes, | see the point
The peach crop always fails, you know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

Boston & Maine railroad has either
in progress or under consideration
separation of grades work estimated
to cost over $6,000,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
The Helpful Hen.

what are you doing in that coal-bin!
demanded the suburbanites dog: ia
'rrNing to please our MASTER replied
his little red hen. II heard him telling
the mistress this morning he wished some
one would lay in coal for him this year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
LIGHT AND AIRY.
On Her Good Behavior.

IIicks-Henpeck is very fond Of enter
tanning isn't he?
Wicks-Yes. his wife Is always pleasant
to him when there's company in the
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
The Worm.

= He-Well you were no chicken when a
married yon. nr
She-,No? Considering what got | was
an early bird of some sort =. \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
The Way of the Boy.

Most boys have superstitious minds,
And vet We're oft perceivin
That Paint" Don't touch "Hancs
off, one finds
Are signs they don't believe in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
It's Time to Smile.

It's time to lure the smiles along
And help the world be gay:
It's time to sing the happy song
And whistle care away.
It's time to gladly leave behind
The sorrow and the signs;
It's time to look for joy and find
Each Granny where it lies.
It's time to hoist the flag for Mrth
And shout haZza fer Glce;
Give JOY the freedom of the earth,
Drive Woe into the sea;
It's time to hide the frowns and let
The songs of gladness rise --=e
The world is laughing, let's forget.x.,s
The sorrow and the signs.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

''It is strange. how lawyers Will
differ" remarks an exchange. Not at
all. That is what they are trained and
paid for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

Another Vanderbilt wedding so soon
Is no end of a strain on the newspapers,
not to mention the nerves of the four
hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

Connecticut, like Maine, will celebrate
May l as Arbor day this year-only
they call it Arbor and Bird day down
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
TERMS. s70o PER YEAR

~ NstieS whstsvsr will be taken OF
uAsignsd communications.
NJ Journal cannot be held responsible
~ thu preservation or return OF 70.
1scted communications.
Aidrese slI communications relating to
subscriptions and adverusements 10
0TTRLEIGH q FLYNT. Publishers,
Auausta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

College ball games, today: Bowdoin
VS.. Colby at Waterville; U. of M. VS..
Kent's Hill at Orono and Bates VS.. Am
herst at Amherst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

The reports of that Portland pow
WOW of the I. O. r. NJ Indicate that
Maine is going back into the hands of
the aboriginees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

An enterprising Bath physician now
uses an automobile in his business.
Perhaps by causing an occasional run
away he expects to pick up enough ex-
ira business to make the machine a
profitable investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

Sandy Rushton of Sanford, who
downed the famous Captain Ross,
claims to be the champion wrestler of
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

The togue Is something of a fisher
man itself. One caught in a Harrison
lake, this week, had So little smelts
stored away in it's stomach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
By the Governor
A PROCLAMATION.

Complying with the statute. and In con-
formity with an established custom now
prevailing throughout the Union. with the
advice and consent Of the Executive
Council, hereby appoint Friday. the first
day of May next as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25
ARBOR DAY

and earnestly recommend that it be OBJ
served by the planting of trees and shrubs
and the adornment of public grounds,
places and ways.
Let the teachers and pupils Of our pub,
lie schools devote some portion OF this
day to the Improvement OF school
grounds, and to exercises in harmony
Herewith.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta
this eighth day of April. in the year
Ct our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and three, and of the Independence OF
the United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-seventh.
JOHN r. HILL.
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

Norway is raising money for the es-
tablishment of an Old Ladies Home
and has fund of $1725 now on hand
for this worthy object.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

The graduating class of a Kansas
High school has adopted unique plan
in selecting the titles of orations. All
of them will be quilt around the hymn
america" ant we recommend the ar
rangement to some Maine graduating
class. The program is as follows:
MY Country, 'Tis of Thee" will form
the theme of the first Grafton, the idea
being to treat of material America.
Sweet Land of Liberty" The De-
velopment of Civil Liberty.
"Of Thee l Sing" American Poetry.
Land Where My Fathers Died." The
Struggle for Independence.
Land of the Pilgrims Pride" The
Puritan Idea and Influence.
From Every Mountain Side Let
Freedom Ring" The Mountaineer and
Our National Life.
My Native Country Thee. Thy Name
1 Love-" American Citizenship.
Land of the Noble Free" Wendell
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Orator-and Abra-
ham Lincoln-Freedom's Martyr.
Il Love Thy Rocks and Rills, Thy
Woods and Tempted Hills" Picturesque
America. lyAE
Let Music Swell the, Breeze; and
Ring from All the Trees Our National
Songs. ~ -
Long May Our Land Be Bright"
The Future of America.
with Freedoms Holy Light"
American Patriotism.
Protect Us by Thy Might, Great
God, Our King" God in American His
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

The way in which rural free delivery
increases the mail business is indicat-
ed by the report of the carrier over the
5000 pieces of mail and in March, six
months later, he carried 4042 pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

The first buttercups are arriving.
They seem to have stolen march on
the dandelions, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-25

Dogs occasionally as well as cats
sometimes have a lot of lives to spare.
Fred Edwards of Bethel, has dog,
Rover, which is a record breaker. Last
sea son he was run over by farm
wagon and a few days ago he was run
over by a hand-car loaded with five
men and a full kit Of sec lion tools. The
car was thrown from the track but no
damage done. The dog is about the
streets apparently as well as ever.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-01-24
IL T. L Meeting

The local order oi the Royal Fra1ernal
Union met Thursday ai-ht. and all thc
officers were Installed. as follows. T.. ~
Proctor. Chicf Councillor. Geo. Graham
Nioe-Councilio- > T. Graham. Rcclrdcr.
K L. Griffin, Treasurer. ]. ~. Vaughn
Inner Guard, =. q. Graham. Outcr
Guard.
The lodge Is in prosperous condition
lt has "A sick bcneht. and thc members
who have scntcd their claims. wcr,
paid in full
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-01-24
Revolution Imminent-

\ sure sign OF approaching revolt and
serious trouble IN your system Is lcf-
yousness. sleeplessness or -, mach up
set. Electric Bittters will Quickly dis.
member the troui lesou.c causes Ia
never falls 10 tone the stomach. rerulate
the Kidneys and Bowels. stimulate the
Liver. and clarity the looi Ran down
systems benefit particularly and az the
usual attendind achts vanish under ITS
searching and thorough effectiveness
Electric Bit1ers Is only soc, AM that Is
returned If II dout give perfect salts.
faction. Guaianteea by Leonard Henley,
druggist.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-01-24
INTERESTING LOCAL NEWS.


Death Monday morning az 1890
O'Clock claimed an aged and respected
lady. Mrs Kate Bowry. widow Of Mr.
p A. Bowry. Mrs. nowry was -
years of age. ard had only been SICK a
few weeks. For fifteen years she was
faithful cmploye of the Eastern State
Hospital and il was in her room there
that she passed away.
Mrs. Bowry was Miss Kate Taylo~,
aud was a native of this city. She had
two brothers. both of whom are Temcm-
bered by our older citizens. Her first
husband was Capt. ". (. Wiiburn.
She leaves three step-children. Mrs. W
". Gordon. Miss Mary Bowry, of this
city. and Mr.. James Bowry, OF Newport
News.
The funeral took place Wednesday
from the residence of Mr.. Gordon, and
was conducted by Revs. W. J. King an d
L. \. Potts. Mrs. Bowry was a mem
Der of the Baptist church. but sickncs 5
prevented Rev. II. T. Louthan's atten-
dauce. The in,erment was in CedaI
Grove.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-01-24
The craiq Art Co.,

115 East Broad Street The Old Re
liable House for Art, Gold Frames
and Regilding a Speciality. Kodak,
Cameras and Photo Supplies.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-01-24

Mr.. {. 4. Dean has ordered a new 6re-
proof safe of the lhtes. design. his old
one having been ruined by hre short
time ago.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-01-24
DEArH OF An INFANT.

An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs (. Z.
Allard, on Francis street, died Wednes-
day, and was buried Thursday in Cedar
Grove Cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-11
GRANTS FACULTY FOR
 OBSERVINGLITTLE THINGS

which, though extremely simple, was strong and full of individuality.
 "A chronological order in reading his papers would show you how he had over come one fault after another merely through noticing what othNr officers d.1 with whom he was in cc .respondence. The correction of a spelling, for instance, though conveyed through no other me dium than the proper spelling of the same word in the letter that came back to Llm, was never ignored-you cannot find the place where he makes the same mis- take again It was likewise in the strengthening out of his awkward phrase ology. I have had occasion to study the correspondence and notebooks of many officers, but never saw a series in which the development of a mans mind on lines which many persons would consider un- worthy of much thought was so plainly marked To me 1t seems part of Grants nature revealed through very little win dow. Thoroughness lies at the basis of all mental and moral oadening; and Grants readiness to observe, and, what Is better, to act on his observations, in even comparatively small details, Is in my Judgment one key to his supremacy.
 You remember. perhaps. the terms of surrender which Grant prepeared for Lee to sign? They were notable, first, for their terseness as they crowded Into a dozen lines what almost anyone else would have spread over as many pages, but still more for the fact that they were written in Grants own hand-as. indeed, was substantially every one of his papers of that whole war-and while the party sat at the rendezvous Horace Porter, our present ambassador to France, was there, as aide to the general He tells me that at McLean's house Grant. after greeting Lee and his secretary and ex- changing a few sentences of conversation with them motioned them to chairs oppo- site the centre table, and then seated him. self and began to write. If he had been sending a casual note inviting a brother officer to dinner he could not have been less agitated. outwardly at least, and yet he was bringing to an end q war Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-11

Special to the New York Evening Post.
 Washington, May 4.-"There goes a man whose jaw, brow, eye, walk, and manner of speech tell me, as a physiognomist. that if we ever have long war he ought to be heard from" remarked a veteran army officer to your correspondent as both looked after the retreating figure of young major who literally won his spurs in the war with Spain. But you can't always tell how a fellow will turn out under such a test. Nature in- tended him for a masterful career; he may spoil it all, though, by remaining what and where he is now. instead of broadening with increased experience and observation.
 You know how little many of the older men, brought up In the red tape school of their day, thought of Grant when lie was first set to do a h.5 task. I have had, at various times, many of his mili- tary papers to read, and it has been a subject of curious study for me how these reveal the change that gradually took place in him, not as the result of any particular incidents episodes, but through absorption, as it were. He was a great man to notice little things that would escape an ordinary apprehension. I don't doubt that, if we were to analyze his career with care. we should find many evidences of the part this faculty played in winning his victories. Where did I see the sign of 1t? In the way he wrote his letters and drew up his formal re- ports. For example, when he began his career in the civil war. he was simply a fearful speller, and ua.-ammatical and uncouth in his expressions-the kind of man. in short who would exasperate a parist or a person of methodical business training, and make one ache to order him for a term or two to the common schools Eczore he had got through his work was symmetrical and finished. his handwriting was neat, his papers were drawn up with accuracy, and he had acquired a style
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-11
Supreme Court convenes Today.

The Supreme court will again convene in regular session tomorrow, taking up cases from the third division. This di- vision Is composed of the counties of Au- tauga, Butler, Conecuh, Escambia, Lowndes and Montgomery. One of the most interesting cases that is to be sub mtted tomorrow is the case of D. L. Higdon, colonel of the Third regiment, Alabama National Guard, to compel Gov ernor Jelks to restore him to the con- mand of the regiment. The case win probably be argued by Attorney Jesse F. Stallings of Birmingham.
 Governor Jelks and Superintendent Hill will go to Montevallo tomorrow to attend the commencement exercises of the Girls Industrial school. They will be absent for three days. Thomas M. Owen, direc- tor of the department of history. will de- liver the principal address before the school.
 The Grand Commandery, Alabama Knights Templar, will convene in annual conclave at the Masonic temple in Mont gomery next Wednesday. It Is expected that 100 eminent sir knights will be in att tendance.
 The recess committee of the state sen- ate will meet in Montgomery May IS for the purpose of taking up the work for which 1t was created The committee is composed of Senators Goldsby, Morrow. Hall, Craig, Powell, Smith and IIipp,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-11
FURNACE CAVES IN
 CAUSING BIC LOSS Damage to T. c. 1. Property at
 BesSemer $10,O00 NO PERSON WAS INJURED Collapse Was Caused by the Weak ness of Fire Brick Which Lined
 the Furnace and Which Had
 Burned Out at the Top.
NO PERSON WAS INJURED

Bessemer, May 1o.-(Special.l l-Furnace No. ?, belonging to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company collapsed this morning. wrecking the furnace dust pit and a section of the casting house. The damage Is estimated at about $1oOO0.
 The collapse was caused by the weak ness of the fire-brick which lined the furnace, and which had burned out near the top. This caused a strain upon the casing which would become red hot. The lining was shortly to have been repaired, iron, the furnace had been kept in blast, being sponged with water to keep 1t from getting too hot This morning at o'clock 1t gave way, caving in for a distance of about eight feet from the top. The shock wrecked the large dust pit directly con- nected with the furnace, and section of the casting house. The bridge connecting was let down and will have to be re- built.
 The accident occurred shortly after blast and there was fortunantely no one about. The connections to furnace No. 1, which adjoins No. 2. were damaged and the repairing will cost about $1OOO This furnace is banked and it is said will be started up again in twenty-four hours. The repairs to No. 2 will probably take four months and besides the s10,OOO which will have to be expended the loss of out put during that time will be considerable. The furnace was making 16O tons day.
 Furnaces No. and No. were the first furnaces built here, work on them being started before the first lot was sold in Bessemer, over fifteen years ago. They were originally built by the DeBardele- ben Coal and Iron company. They are not far from the center of the city and have been visited by numbers of people today. A large force of men are at work clearing away the wreekage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-11
Notes from Valley Head.

Valley Head, May 10-(Special.) .)-Mrs. J. N. Winston went to Collinsville today to spend a few days. the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Turnipseed.
 Most of the young folks spent the week in Chattanooga seeing the sights of the festival.
 T. A. Alexander. wife and baby of Chattanooga are spending a few days here, the guests of parents, MT. and Mrs. Huron of Mentone.
 Miss Maggie Alexander of Chattanooga is visiting friends here.
 Fred Huron of Indianapolis Is the guests of parents, MT. and Mrs. Huron of Mentone.
 Misses Edna and Rose Lee went to Collbran Friday for a visit of several days to friends there and at CillinsvilIe.
 Maj. F. Y. Anderson spent a few days here last week looking after his farm ing interests and his summer home. His family will come up within the next few days to spend the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-11
GASOLINE DRUNKENNESS.
In Philadelphia 2,ooo Boys Are Said to
 Have Become It's Victims.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 There seems to be conclusive proof that the habit of inhaling the fumes of gaso- line has taken root among large numbers of small boys of Philadelphia. Why even small boys should desire to increase the natural tendency toward drowsiness in that city is a puzzling question, of course, but this appears to be the case, neverthe- less.
 boy named Copeland while stealing gasoline from a tank car the other day was blown up. the explosion inJuring sev- eral others. Now the Philadelphia phy- sicians demand that an autopsy shall be held on the remans of the dead boy that they may obtain a more intelligent un- derstanding of the effect of the gasoline fumes upon the affected organs
 These physicians, 1t is said, have been called upon lately to treat boys suffering from the effects of the habit, and one of them. Dr. Edward w. Barrett, is emphat- ic in expressing a desire for more knowl- edge with regard to the matter. Tt is not only desirable,' he says, but a pub lie duty. There are no medical records of these cases, and it is of the highest im- portance that we should know the patho- logical effects of the intoxication."
 If the facts are as stated by the Phila- delpha correspondent of the New York Telegraph, Dr. Barrett Is right. This latest of the vices should not only be thoroughly inquired into. but summarily stamped out. The mother of one of the boys injured in the explosion which kill ed young Copeland testifies for example:
 My husband died leaving me with seven children she said. John Is the oldest He and the boy next to him took to running around with a gang that goes upon these gasoline drunks whenever its members get chance They became so bad that had to send them to the St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-11
SHEFFIELD.
Newly Elected City Council Holds First
 Meeting-Sworn In.

Sheffield, May (Special)-The newly elected city council held its first meeting at the city hall Wednesday evening. At- ter taking the oath of office the mayor, J. c. Harris, made & short talk, thanking the people for the honor conferred upon him and promising his best efforts to do his full duty as the chief executive of the city. He also addressed the council upon the necessity of a just administra- tion. The council elected the following city officers: J. L. Andrews, city attor- ney; w. A. Burns, city physician; J. R. Coleman, city clerk; G. T. McGregor, chief of police. James Caden has been retained for the present as recorder. The moral element of the city is hoping for clean administration as the majority of the newly-eiected city officials are pronounced in their views against the many forms of immortality which have been in full sway here for months past.