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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
READ NOVELS, PREACHER SAYS.
Father Pardow Recommends the Good
Ones for Educational Purposet.

runner fHbuOW HtcOUlUlcUiA tUe NsOOu
Ones for Educational Purposes.
At the annual meeting Of the Manhattan
vile Pupils Association, held at the con-
vent yesterday, a protest against the ex-
pulsion Of the religious orders from France,
signed by more than 1000 Catholic women
in this State. was read. and resolutions to
spread 1t broadcast throughout the country
were adopted. The resolution followed the
reading by Mrs. Robert McGinnis. Jr..
president of the association, of a letter
received from Madame Dgby, Superior
General OF the Order Of the Sacred Heart
in France. The letter described the sor-
row Of the sisters at being driven from their
homes. 1t said that the sisters Of Notre
Dame will establish themselves in an old
abbey near Lege, Belgium. but that few
may come to the United States.
Mrs. McGinnis announced that the Mar
quise de Merinvile, formerly Mary Gwyn-
dolin Caldwell. foundress Of the Catholic
University, had declared her intention Of
closing her home in Paris and of refusing
not only TO entertain in France, but TO
&C cept any invitations in that country
while the persecution of the religious orders
continues.
The meeting of the alumna opened in the
morning with mass in the convent chapel
at which an address on religious and secular
education was delivered by Father William
O'Brien Pardow. s. j. He spoke at length
upon the necessity Of the American girl
continuing her education after the close
OF her school days and recommended novel
reading as an educational influence.
Il have learned more things from stand.
ard novels than ] have from many good
books" he said.
He insisted that Catholic women whose
time permitted serious study at all should
read Darwin, Spencer, Huxley and other
agnostic writer's. but should study the
other side of the reli gious question as we'll
dow. sGo through life with something
to say, and don't be afraid to say it. Study
the questions OF the day, and have an in
telligent answer for all questions which
stance, that there have been 1927 900 divorces
granted in the United States. Study this
question, which is one Of the most vital
we now have to face. Have an opinion
on the subject, express 1t, and you will
accomplish much good.
1T was only several days ago that Arch
bishop Farley told me, 4 have received
six letters from Protestant ministers ask
ing me to unite with them In a fight against
this evil OF divorce The Christian world
looks to the Catholics to find remedy for
this evil, and to the lathoilc women belongs
the greatest power.
Among the women present were Mrs.
Morgan J. o'Brien, Miss Crimmins, Mrs,
LIE Barber, Mrs William Lummis, Mrs.
D. Morgan Hildreth. Jr, Mrs Dore Lyon,
Mrs. Yznaga. Mrs. 8, A. Carroll, Mrs. Joseph
]. ODonohue, Jr., Nine. Marie Decca and
Mrs. Plant.
The centenary medal, which ia the gift
OF the alumne and 10 bestowed each year,
was given at the close of the meeting to
Miss May Toole.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
Constitution Sailor Finds Body OF Drowned
Woman.

The unidentified body of a drowned
woman was found on the foot Of Fifty
sixth street, Brooklyn, by a sailor from the
racing yacht Constitution, yesterday after
noon. She WAS about IS years old. feet
inches tall and weighed about l4O pounds.
Three of her upper teeth Were missing.
left arm cut at the shoulder. Both wounds
are believed to be the result Of contact
with propeller or paddle wheel.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
Athletic On,cers at Barnard College.

Al the annual meeting OF the barnard
College Athletic Association new officers for
the academic year 10000 were chosen as
follows: President. Miss Helen viking
Cooley, OS. of New York: vicc-president,
Miss Abigail Adams Talbot, 'os, OF Brooklyn.
secretary. Miss Elizabeth Berkeley Handy,
'O5, of Elizabeth, n. j.; treasurer, Miss Caro-
line Elizabeth Hall. 90. of New York. Varsity
basketball captain. Miss Cecil lnslee Dor
rian, 'os. OF Brooklyn. captain OF this year =
Alsbere. 'o2. of New York. The association
decided to petition the COLLEGE trustees to
prepare an outdoor basketball court on the
auw land recently eiyen to the college by
Mrs. Elizabeth MiIbank Andersen
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
GRACE GEORGE. FINED STAR.
Her Husband Plans to Have Her Lead .
COMPANY Here Like Days.

William A. Brady hopes to organize
at the Madison Square Theatre company
similar to the one Augustin DAILY main
tanned at Days Theatre His purpose
is to have his wife. Grace George. at the
head of the organization, just as Ada Rehan
was at the head Of the DAILY company.
engaged the Madison Square Theatre for
twelve weeks. beginning on Oct. I. Miss
George will appear as Viola in Twelfth
Night" at Wednesday and Saturday matt
nees and as Peg Wohnoton in Pretty
sssve at shs Evening x.1 M sss will
keep the company in New York all the
season and Miss George will be seen in
4Frou Frou," Frances Aymar Matthew's
one-act play. A Little Tragedy at TENT
have the part OF a young American girl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
Lord ,i,nto,s Term Extended.

TORONTO. Ontario, May 2o.-The term
of Lord Mimic, Governor General Of Canada.
which would expire next November has
been extended for one year, or till the end
OF 1904. Lord Minto's term was extended
at the request Of the Canadian Govern
ment, and the Governor General was noti-
fed OF 1t by cable by the imperial authori-
ties tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
JACK ASHORE WILL HAVE 4 GYM.
Comfortable Barracks and an Athletic
Field Where He May DO stunts.

Uncle Sans jackies at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard are to have comfortable bar
racks, a play room and thoroughly equipped
grounds for athletic exercises, at cost
of something like 100000. The plans are
now beng drawn. ana viii be sent to Wash
ington for action by the next Congress.
The recent epidemics and overcrowding
on the receiving ships are said to be the
cause OF the undertaking.
The new buildings will be thoroughly
equipped with every convenience OF a mod
ern arnory and gymnasium, and will excel
anything of like character In this or any
other country.
The barracks will be built on the Cob
or ordnance dock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
TO Count the Bonds In the Treasury.

WASHINGTON. May ?O.-The United States
Treasurer has appointed committee OF
seven persons to make Il thorough coun,
of all the bonds now in the Treasury. No
count Of the bonds has been made since
the present Treasurer entered upon he
bond vault Is supposed to contain 1852 $40 900
of bonds as security for national bank
circulation, about sis8, 500 COZ of bonds 10
secure Government deposits in hanks and
about Sa8. 100 900 Of bonds Of the Central
Pacific Railway to secure the payment of
notes given by the railway company in
settlement Of the claims of the United
States
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
OHIOS STATE CENTENNIAL.
Two Days Celebration Begins ~ Chill.
cothe-BrilItant Decorations.

CHILLTcorHE Ohio, May 20.-The Cen
,tennial celebration OF the admission Of Ohio
TO the Union began here this morning and
will continue until tomorrow night. The
programme thus far has been for the most
part a speaking one, among the speakers
being the Hon. Thomas Ewing. Jr, OF New
York city, Senators Foraker and Hanna,
Gov. Nash and others.
medallion OF Edward THIN, first Gov
ernor of Ohio, was unveiled this morning
and tomorrow there will be great parade
and display of fireworks. The decora-
tions are the most elaborate ever seen in
southern Ohio. The Court OF Honor Of
the Chicago Worlds Fair has been repro
duced along the principal thoroughfare.
Searchlights are sweeping above the city,
and the top OF historic Mount Logan is
ablaze with fire tonight
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
COW C0NyHA"TS.
Contractors Must Stand the Loss Causci
u. the yiirc.s' Strike

WASHINGTON. May 20,-The Comptroller
of the Treasury, in ali opinion rendered
to-day. holds that co ,tracors who agreed
to furnish coll - the Government last
winter and were compelled 10 pay a higN
price on account O: the Pennsv wanna coal
strike will have to stand tho loss them
selves The Government, can only pay
the contrac. price. The decision was rem
dered in the case Of New York ,ntractor
who, through Col F. n Denny. Quartsr-
master Of the Marine Corps, agreed to fur
nish coal at a certain price. The strike
came on and the contractor was ob!igei
to pay more for the coal than the Govern
ment had agreed to pay him
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
FIRE BURNS AN ARMORY.
Ammunition Exploded In . Philadelphia
Regiments Building.

PHrLA pELPHIA, Pa, May 20.-The First
Regiment Arnory. at Broad and Callow-
hill streets, was almost completely ruined
by fire early this morning. The loss will
exceed SlOO 900 The fire started on the
third floor of the building and spread rap
idly.
The ammunition stored in the comp any
rooms constantly exploded. and the fir emen
took great risks in approaching the flames,
At one time a large quantity Of shells burst
with loud report, sending burning embers
in ever direction.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
Policeman Attacked by strikers.

AMSTERDAM, n. Y, May 2o.-This after
noon a policeman who attempted to dis
perse a crowd Of strikers near the button
factory of Chalmers 4 Son was attacked
by two men. He called for assistance,
and bystander who came to his rescue
was met by an Italian who carried dirk.
Four riotous foreigners were arrested.
Most Of the two hundred men who struck
yesterday in the factory are still out.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
Movements OF Naval Vessels.

WASHINGTON, May 2o,-The battleship
Texas Flagship Of Rear Admiral Sands
has arrived at Newport News. tbs training
ship Mohican at San Francisco, the training
ship Alert at Long Beach, Cal. the de-
stroyer Worden at Annapolis. the collier
Ajax at Baltimore and the collier Mar
ctllus at Santiago de Cuba.
The flagship Rainbow has sailed from
Cavite to meet Rear Admiral Stirling at
Yokohama, the training ship Topeka from
Annapolis for Hampton Roads, tho tram
ing ship Adams from Santiago for Magdaien
Ieonidas from Frenchmans Bay, Maine
for Lambert's Point, Va.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
Charges Against serst. O'Drien

Police Captain Martens has preferred
charges against John O'Brien, one OF the
detective sergeants who was recently
reinstated and who was sent to desk duty
in the West l25th street station. O'Brien
is accused Of incompetence and wilful
negligence In failing to enter on the blotter
the case of woman who was assaulted
and robbed He is now away under a
he eturns
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
JOTTfNGS ABOUT TOWN.

, Bert Hodge Hin. a graduate OF tho University Of
vermont, who has been STUDYING In Greece. has
University
The Rev. Father hrann lecturcd before a large
A. brownson."
Ssrsrude Wade was convicted yesterday. before
anaeS NcEahon. in the General Sessions, Of man
hS7i'n Mary boyle By al Illegal operation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
$40. 900 Suit Compromised for o. 900.

The suit to recover $40 QUO damages brought
by John Hurley. the Mount Vernon Iaborer
who was run down about four weeks ago
by an automobile belonging to A. St. John
Wood, the Maiden Lane jeweller. was
settled settle out q court YESTERDAY When W.T. Mr.
and a party OF friends were in the auto
mobile At the time Of the accident. They
were on their way to dinner in Larchmont.
Hurley had his arm broken and was badly
bruised
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
BEFORE WEDDING.
Body Of q Prospective Bridegroom Found
In the Riyer-MOney Gone.

In the Riyer-MOney Gone.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 2O.-The disap-
pearance OF Emil Hafemeister on the night
before his wedding which was set for Satur-
day. has been solved and 1t is believed that
he was murdered. He was TO have been
married to Miss Ella Ebert and the details
for the wedding were all completed He
drew $500 from the bank on the day OF his
disappearance and this morning when his
body was found in the river. with a bullet
hole in the breast, only 81 remained in the
clot hes.
The police have made an invest igat ion
and have found that he was shot with a
32-calibrs revolver while the weapon 10
owned was 20 and was found at his home
Miss Ebert is sure he was murdered,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
FOLK TO TALK TO TAMMANY.
Man Who Prosecuted st. Louis B0Odiers
viii he q Fourth OF July Orator.

viii &c Fourth OF July Orator.
1t was given out yesterday that Joseph
W. Folk, Circuit Attorney of St. Louis.
who prosecuted the St Louis boodlers,
has been invited to be one OF the Fourth
Of July orators at Tammany Hall.
The man first thought OF was David r.
bs Mr. renes deene sde as s1 he boah
some political significance might be ct
tached to his appearance here on such
an occasion, and he wants to devote all
his energy to the exposition.
Mr.. Folk spoke in New York few months
ago at the Tilden Club dinner
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-21
Arrested At Church Door AFTER Marriage.

Kirchna was arrested last night at the door
Of the church just after he had been mar
ried. He was charged with obtaining,
under false pretences. goods for bis wedding
outfit, and was arraigned, and held under
$500 bail. 1t was three hours before he got
hail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-29
A BANANA TREE.
The Fruit Grows Small End Up and is
Cut While Unripe

Contrary to popular belief, bananas
do not grow on the tree as they hang
in the grocery, but with the small end
cf the fruit pointing upward-to all
appearances pointing upside down.
There is probably no other fruit of
such universal consumption about
which so little is known to the average
person as the banana. Something likt.
100. 000.0 900 punches are annually eaten
in this country alone, but scarcely one
man in a thousand not connected with
the business knows what banana tree
looks like.
The fruit is never allowed to ripen OF
the tree. but is cut half or three-qu
tiers 'full"-that is, half to three.
quarters eveloped-according to the
distance it is to be shipped, and comes
to maturity by feeding from the stock,
which contains a large amount of SAP
Bananas cut this way attain pract,-
cally the same size as if allowed to re-
main on the tree. in which case the
bunch becomes too much Of burden
for its support and either falls or
breaks the tree and ripens on the
ground.
After the cutting the plantation is
cleaned which merely consists Of
severng the standing trunks within IL
few feet OF the ground and a new tree
comes forth from the remains of its
predecessor so that the fruit in all
stages of growth is TO be found at the
same time and the yield is continu-
OltS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-29

IN the rear of the library tho,,gs,
isaehea only from the hallway, is the
cosy room which Governor Hin ie
pleased to call his den la,.o.
desk and a telephone fable give h
something of a business appearance
out the great leather-covered sofa. thu.
fireplace. the pictures and the beauti-
fui detail of the finish make it exceed
iihgiy attractive. Here the Governo.
VIII attend TO such business matters
as ne cares to take home with him and
mere he will chat with his friends.
On the right of the hallway as one
enters, is the parlor or reception room.
smaller than the library but not less
attractive and sumptuous in it's treat
ment and furnishings. In the rear of
the parlor and opening from the hall
way~as it leads to the side entrance. is
the dining room. The accompanying
picture shows something of this room
which is one of the richest of the
house. Deep reds prevail, from the
mahogany furniture to the tinting of
the walls. Green in the leather, the
screen and the draperies give tone to
the room. which is but dimly lighted by
the small windows at the north. But
the artificial lighting afforded by the
large. suspended chandelier in the cen
ter is safely depended upon at all times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-29
HOW TO SAVE MONEY.
When To Place Surplus Cash to Good
Advantage.

Life Annuities in the Equitable Life
Assurance Society have recently taken
a big boom in Maine, A few years ago
they We're rarely heard of Something
has certainly wrought the change The
features of the Annuities have re-
manned the same. but their earnings
have increased. And increased earn
ings are what investors want and get
through Equitable Life Annuities.
There is no investment more closely
hedsed around by protection to in
vestors than these same Life Annuities,
not even Government Bonds, and the
rate Of interest is much higher in the
former. There YOU have the secret OF
their success in Maine in a nutshell
Then again. sometimes & person
wishes to make future provisions for
himself, relative or friend The
Equitable Life Annuities furnish the
means. He can pay his premiums as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-29

Augusta and the whole State for
that matter have watched with Keen
interest the building of the magnificent
mansion ut the corner of State and
Green streets. undoubtedly the finest
private residence east of Boston ana
are Justly proud of the results re-
complished The house is fine type
If modern colonial construction, COR
sistent in every detail of exterior and
interior. The accompanying cut gives
Il goo, idea Of its appearance from the
Green street corner The stateliness
and the dignity of the house are most
impressive. Its fine location at
corner and upon spacious grounds, its
unusual hight and area and its massive
appearance 50 substantial and endur
ing. all contribute to the general eff
feet which is both striking and pleas
ing. The great Corinthian columns at
The front and on the northerly
side are q very effective feature. These
stand forth majesticallv against the
background OF dark bricks and white
trimmings. The columns at the front
support a sc mi circular balcony at the
third story which is finished With an
iron balustrading. The columns at
tue slut support the H1tneS over Tue
driveway which passes the side en-
trance.
Entering IT the front one stands in
the great hallway. Here as every
where Is the effect of spaciousness.
The woodwork is in white and the
doorways ARE marked by the har
nonious coloring Of heavy draperies.
Overhead the great beams stand out
in relief. The striking feature of the
hallway Is the staircase leading from
The graceful pillars at the base by
) broad stairs to the first landing where
the window lighting is especially
pretty
On the left of the hallway is the Ii
Drary and on the right is the parlor.
The library is the largest room IN the
house witn the exception of the pretty,
balconied ballroom on the upper floor
The librarytis a beautiful room and the
glimpse of q part of it in the ac-
campaigning picture gives a small idea
of its attractions Book shelves to the
height of four or five feet line the wall
on all sides The windows are large
and low. and as in the hallway and
other first floor rooms the heavy beams
are exposed overhead, relieved by cus-
ters OF electric globes. here. also. as in
the other rooms. is a great fireplace
treated in harmony with the
other decorations Before the fires
Place is the massive reading table
and down at the front stand two
pianos. amy upright and baby
grand. The heavy leather-stuffed
chairs add much TO the luxuriousness
and the comfortable appearances OF vhe
room. Beautifully designed chandelier.
stand upon The mantel and book
en- seS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-29

the rear of the house are the kitchen
and the rooms for the servants, and
there also everything is,attractive and
convenient.
Through the whole house, from the
basement TO the beautifully frescoed
ballroom on the third floor. no expense
has been spared. But everywhere
there is in evidence something that is
better than the use. of money. namely
perfect taste. Everything in the fin
ishing and furnishing of the house is in
complete harmony And in every room
there is the atmosphere which beauti-
full decorations and rich furniture alone
cannot give. the atmosphere of home.
Governor and Mrs. Hill may we'll be
happy in their new home. and their
great host OF friends congratulate
them in all sincerity upon it's posses
sion. That this home will always be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-29

The greatest monthly precipitation
was 9.25 inches in 1900.
The least monthly precipitation was
0.35 inches in 1872.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
was 500 inches on the 21st and 22d,
1898.
The greatest amount of snowfall re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours Gre
cord extending to winter of 1SS4-S5
only was 10 inches on the ed. 1898,
and on the 18th, 1900.
The highest velocity of the wind was
Is miles from the N. w. on the 18th,
1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-29
FEBRUARY WEATHER.

The local wea ther bureau has issued
"A report for the month of February as
shown by The records for the past sc
years. By this report one may know
what to expect for the coming month
The report is as follows:
Mean or normal temperature, "A de
grees.
The Walmest month was that of 1871
with an average Of 30 degrees.
The coolest month was that of 1875
with an average of ~ degrees.
The highest temperature was IS de-
grees on the 29th, 1880.
The lowest temperature was Is de-
grees below on the 25th, 1894.
Average precipitation for the month
3.96 inches.
Average number of days with 0l OF
an inch or more, II.