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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK.
SARGENTNllIE,

Fred Bennett left. last week. to Join
ms father, Capt. John Bennett, who Is
in command Of coal barge.
capt. Josiah Spinney and wife OF ,L6t-
tie Deer Isle, are passing the winter
with their daughter. Mrs Clara Bennett.
Mrs. Mary A. Sargent recently cele-
DRAFTED her Sst birthday anniversary
by family dinner party. Mrs. Sargent
Is remarkably smart old lady ana
come from family remarkable for its
longevity. Her brother, William Byart,.
Is nearly 80 and sister, Mrs. Betsey
Eaton, 50, while her father, James
Eyard, lived to be past 90.
There will be Christmas exercises and
a tree at the chapel. Saturday evening.
the oath.
Mrs. p. r. Billings has been making
an extended visit in New York. a%~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
HE SAW THE BOATS.
ms Russian Has No Doubt jap Boats
Were in tho Fishing Fleet.

bordeaux. Dec. 23.-Four Russian nava
on'ters bearing dispatches from Vice Ad.
al Rojestvensky have arrived here or
board the Messagerios Maritimes packet
Lieut.. Falrond OF the torpedo depot shiy
Namchatka. was interviewed and said
tnat ne was conveying to Emperor Mich
o.aS the reports OF the comma yiders OF
the warships that were present at the
Dogger Bank incident. together with Vice
Acmiral KojestvenSky's repcrt.
he alsC was taking for investiga ton by
the international commission at Paris
the original tapes OF the wireless instru-
ments. showing the messages that were
exchanged between the vessels of the
Baltic squadron at the time of the firing
upon the Gamecock fishing fleet
Lieut.. Vairond says he worked the
aboard the Kamchatka and
that he plainly saw two four funnelIed
torpedo boats, the color being a dingy
gray. whereas the Russian torpedo BOATS
were black: When he perceived these
boats pursuing the squadron the order TO
fire was given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY,
Verdict for Government Against Glas
gov Manf's Co.

Boston. Dec. ga verdict of guilty
for conspiracy to defraud the United
States government was reported,
Thursday, in the United States
district court against Samuel
Granburg and Charles A. Bait
Ter OF the Glasgow Manufacture
ing Co., and John w. Trafton and
James A. Shedd, formerly examiners
OF imports far the government. The
specific charge against all four defend
ants was that they had entered into a
conspiracy to bring into this country
dry goods without paying the revenue
ruuired by law.
The principal violation Of the law
was by importing laces from Ewitzer-
land and by under valuing them to de-
fraud the government of its legal tar
iff. The jury which considered these
cases retired at noon. yesterday. and
did not reach a verdict until just be-
fore the court came in, today. Judge
Francis Lowell received the report.
The trial lasted 40 days. On recon-
Of the court the jury re-
turned a verdict of not guilty in tie
case of William Munroe. of the COM
mission firm of Stone & Downer, who
was originally defendant in the case
will be imposed later.
Counsel for the defence gave notice
that they would file a bill of exceptions.
Notice of a motion for a new trial was
also given. 1t is understood that the
most important matter to be consid-
err d in the exceptions will be the oues-
IN
1t is intended to carry this matter to
the United States supreme court upon
specific points never before raised in
this country. The maximum federal
peralty for conspiracy to defraud is
two years Imprisonment or a fine Of
SIC, GGG, or both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
A NEW ROUTE
Is Wanted by the Russians to Reach
Far Eastern Possessions.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 23.-The admir-
atty is perfecting arrangements to dis
patch as soon as the war is over, an
expedition headed by Admiral Vilchit-
sky. chief Of the photographic bureau
to explore the Arctic route to the Far
East. especially with reference to the
question of ice blocks in Kara straits.
The expedition may require some three
to five years to complete its work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
JAPAN'S INFLUENCE
Seems to Dominate About Everything
in Chinese Affairs.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 23-The Russian
lirmatory of the Novoe vremyas state
ment Of yesterday regarding the Chinese
situation, indicating that Japan's influence
is predominant, not only in the anti-for-
eign societies but in the army and at
Pellin. forcing the conviction here that
the situation is becoming critically dan
gerous. The belief prevails that in the
threatened rising in China. will seek to
secure the Intervention of the powers to
end the war. Direct evidence exists that
in China were printed in Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
DROVE THE RUSSIANS.
Japs Make Another Stride Toward
Port Arthur's Capture.

Toxic. Dec. GA dispatch received
by telegraph, Thursday, from the jap
anese army before Port Arthur, says:
1.-THE right column of the army at
O'Clock. Thursday morning. taking ad-
vantage of the eneny's excitement.
drove the enemy off an eminence north
Of Housanyentao on Pigeon bay and oc-
cupied the position and at O'Clock dis
lodged the enemy from height on the
peninsnlar west Ut Housanyentao.
which we occupied. capturing one small
gun.
AFTER the japanese occupation Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24

Ireland is making a bold bid for
leading position in the British fruit
markets. Orchard ,ultivat ion is being
encouraged by the authorities and ar
rangeinents ere being actively prose-
cuted for the drying and packing of
fruit, in american fashion" for ex-
portation. The Irish fruit is among the
finest in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
They Escape from Port Arthur.

London, Dec. 22.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Che Foo correspondent re-
ports that eight torpedo float destroy
ers have escaped from Port Arthur,
where. for the last "a hours. he says, a
severe snow storm has been raging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
Japs Watching Singapore.

Singapore. Straits Settlement. Dec.
23.-Two japanese auxiliary cruisers
are patrolling OF this port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24

position The enemy made a counter at
tack but was Immediately repulsed. At
present our occupation of the positions
is practically secure"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24

Town Clerk NJ. j. HoIlii,an of New
town, Ct. has had the deed OF the
town given by the Indians in 1t2S pre-
served by having it put on silk back
and enclosed in a substantial cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
Fancy
Hrt11 Bands

In Individual boxes, new designs,
fancy clasps. Blue, Pink, Black, Red.
Orange, etc.,.............. 25c. e. Soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
Gift
Umbrellas

Stag, horn and natural wood han Hes
sterling silver mountings. cased and
tasseled ..................5o SOC. to $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
bcliday
CieS
Braces

Holiday Suspenders put up one pair
In box, richly decorated in artistic de-
sign. New patterns in webbing, full
elastic, fine calf ends ..... Csc. & Soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
bdndkerebief$

Mems Cotton H'k'fs. ....... Sc. to 15c.
Mems Linen, assorted width hem 25c.
Mems Blk. & White Silk .25c. &. Soc.
Mems Jap assorted colors &c.; s for Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-24
Gloves

Mems Fur lined Reindeer Boxed)
$500, $3.50 & $500
Mems Heavy Wool Lined Mocha
75c., $1.00 E. $3.50
Mems SILK Lined and Unlined Mocha
.75c., $500 E. $1.50
Mems Lined and Unlined Castor
75c., $1.00 e. SIPS
Mems Lined and Unlined Dress Kid
Observation-Disclosures. $1.00 & $1.50
Mems and Boys Wool Gloves ..
(SCs u JUG.
Mems Heavy Gloves and Mittens. .....
Observation-Disclosures. .25c., SOC. & $1.00
Mems Buck Gloves $1.00, Slips & $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported TO
the health office for the last twenty-four
hours ending at noon today:
Ellen Allen, 235 Wilson street north
west, eleven lays.
Janette w. Barnard, 212O Pennsylvania
avenue, sixty-six years.
Amelia Becker, 1913 SD street, thirty
fou years.
Frank w. Dickinson. Columbian Uni
versity Hospital. ifty-six years.
Alice Johnson. 320 Pomeroy street,
twenty-three years.
Kathlene A. Lyons, 9O6 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. two years.
Romao McAllister, 2123 11th street
northwest, fifteen years. .
David N. Mathewson, 621 I'd street
~seventy-one years.
Felix Muldoon, Providence Hospital,
sixty-fve years.
Helen Orr, 2210 G street northwest,
seven years.
Aged, ninety-one years.
Rachae Riley, 353 Van street south
west, sixty years.
Lawrence Sims, Children's Hospital.
twenty months
Mary A. M. Smith, 1719 18th street
northwest, sixty-nine years.
Parker Smith, 1886 I'd street southeast,
twelve years.
GoIdie Scott, 1920 Linden court north
east, three years.
Wesley Washington, 800 L street south
west, fifty-three years.
Harriet Willis, Washington Asylum
Hospital, sixty-ive years.
Harriet N. Willis, Sibley Hospital, eight
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
THE ANTI-sALooN LEAGUE.
Business and Pleasure Combined at
Meeting Held Last Night.

The A~nti-Saloon League met Wednesday.
holding both executive and open sessions,
In the assembly hall of the w. c. 7. u, 522
9th street. Mr.. James L. Ewin, president,
presided at both sittings. Mrs. Sawyer, as
sistant secretary, read reports of the last
two meetings and recorded the minutes.
Twenty-four affiliated bodies responded at
roll call.
In the executive session the budget Of
routine business was disposed of. special re-
ports received and agreements reached upon
matters to be brought before the league for
consideration and action. The league was
opened with a hymn. written for league
service, Mrs. Grace l.. Chaplin. pianist, &C
companying. and devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Mr.. Owen P. Kellar.
Mr.. A. N. Garfield reported for the COM
mittee on cooperation. announcing the
presence of Mr.. ]. E. Austin of the new
delegation from Minnehaha Lodge Of Good
Templars, who was duly seated. A new
delegation from Foundry M. E. Church was
reported, composed Of the Rev. Robert M.
Moore, James L. Ewin. L. E.. Brenninger,
Mrs. Annie E. Bovee and Miss Charlotte E.
Wohlforth.
Mr.. Ewin reported for the executive COM
mittee the receipt of a communication from
Mr.. W. H. Anderson, secretary Of the board
of trustees Of the American A. s. L., on
matters of mutual interest to the national
and local bodies. and Its propositions were
favorably considered.
Mr.. Bradley made report and recommen-
dations from the on mass meet
ings. and recommendations were approved.
They provide for a meeting at Douglas d.
E. Church next Sunday afternoon, and a
meeting at Vermont Avenue Christian
Church on the oath instant.
Mr.. A. E. Shoemaker reported for the
committee on law enforcement.
A brief program. in charge of the Good
Temrlar delegates. was rendered. Miss Cora
Dennison sang, by request. a selection from
one of Longfellow's poems: Mr.. James Car
roll entertained with violin solos, Prof
Heubner. accompanying; Mr.. Austin made
a brief address referring to the methods Of
bold declaration and aggressive action by
the temperance propaganda in London, sim
liar to those in vogue in Washington in the
days of the Dashaway Club. some thirty
years ago: Mr.. Kellar told a touching tenn
perance story and read one of dramatic
interest, and. as a closing number, Miss
Dennison led in singing Where Is Ny Wan
dering Boy Tonight?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
Naval OrderA

Commander J. c. Wilson has been or.
dered to the navy yard. Boston.
Lieutenant Commander b. c. B. Samp-
son. from the Norfolk navy yard to the
Maine.
Lieutenant w. c. Watts, from the navy
yard. Washington, d. c., to the Olympia.
for duty on the staff of Rear Admiral
Jewell.
Civil Engineer F. T. Chambers, from the
bureau of yards and docks, Navy Depart
ment, to Mare Island. Cal, to accompany
an expedition to Aleutian Island, returning
thence to this city for duty in the bureau Of
yards and docks.
Civil Engineer A. J. Menocal, to the bu-
reau of navigation.
Warrant Machinist T. F. Hobby, retired,
to the New York navy yard.
Paymaster's Clerk p. Boteler. to the Will
mington.
w. w. Lamar, r. b. Lupton, F. w. Holt,
III. l. McCrea, w. ID. Sharp, w. D.. McCully,
E. M. Hacker, w. T. Sypher. III. B. Worden
and b. M. Dobson have been appointed as
sistant paymasters in the navy with the
rank of ensign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
Army Orders.

Captain Campbell King. LIST Infantry, has
been detailed to special duty with the JEFF
ferson Guard at the st. Louis exposition.
Oficers recently promoted have been as
signed to regiments as follows: Captain w.
H. Mccormack. to the 9th Cavalry; Captain
John c. Raymond, to the I'd Cavalry, and
First Lieutenant Oscar s. Lusk and First
Lieutenant Douglas H. Jacobs to the 18th
Cavalry.
Leaves of absence nave been granted as
follows: First Lieutenant Edward N.
Macon. artillery corps, one months extern
sion: Captain D. E. w. Lyle. 9th In
fantry. three months on accounts of sick
ness; First Lieutenant James 1. Mabee. as
sistant surgeon, one month; First Laeuten-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
Death of Miss Gwendoline Ffoulke.

Miss Gwendoline Ffoulke, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles M.
F'foulke, died this morning at the family
residence, 1901 Connecticut avenue, after a
long illness. Her parents had intended to
spend the past winter in Egypt for the bene-
fit of their daughters delicate health. but
her condition became SO serious several
months ago that it was found impossible to
take her from this city.
Following SO soon after the death of their
eldest soa last year in Colorado. very great
sympathy has been extended the bereaVeo
family in the loss of this interesting and ac-
complished young girl, whose chiIonooo
days were spent in this city and where two
seasons ago she entered society and at once
became a general favorite.
The funeral services will be held at 81:
Johns Church next Monday morning at IL
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Nathaniel s. Wood and Margaret E. Fair.
G. H. Booth and Efie Green.
J. w. Davis and Annie M. Boswell
Edward l.. Borst of Baltimore, Nd, ana
Katherine Campion of Milwaukee, WIS.
Charles Matthews and Fannie Chapman.
Joseph Sewall and Gertrude Matthews.
Jesse H.. Funk and Laura Spangler OF
Strasburg. Va.
John G. Riggo and Carrie Aue.
William F. Jenifer and Martina n. Cole-
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
A Musicale Tomorrow.

Mr.. Oscar Garrerssen of New York, with
Mrs. Bertha Lucas Stoddard and DjelaI
Munif Bey. will be the artists at the musi-
Gale tomorrow afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. Walton, 1871 P street. 1t is given
for the benefit of the Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital. A delightful program has been
arranged and the entertainment is ex-
pected to be a great success, both in an
artistic sense as we'll as socially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

ant Reuben B. Miller. assistant surgeon.
two months.
First Lieutenant Frank Halstead. oath In.
fantry, and Second Lieutenant q. v. Pack
p. Robinson, 3Oth Infantry: Second Lieu
tenant Robert b. Mcconnell, Gath Infantry
have been ordered to be examined for pro-
motion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
charges Found around1ess.

Senator Nelson from the committee on
has presented a request giving
the results Of a subcommittee's inquiry into
the charges made against the sailors home
at San Francisco. The charges were those
of crimping or inducing sailors to desert,
and the report finds that they were unwar-
ranted and ~groundless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

lilies, the congregation and numerous
friends of the bride and groom.
Mr.. Raymond Outwater. brother OF the
groom, played Mendelssohn's wedding
march as the party proceeded down the
aisle to the altar. and 20 Promise Me" dur
ing the
TIL bride was attended by her sister.
Miss Addie E. Corder. as maid of honor.
while Mr.. Henry D.. Boynton acted as best
man. The ushers were as follows: Messrs.
Frank 8. Carroll, Glen 1. Jones, w. r.. He'll
muth, Eugene Fugit, Kerr. Hall. Embrey
and Tharp. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Addison left
the city for Asheville. N. c.
Miss Alonsita White, who has been
spending the winter in Mexico. has returned
to her home at Chevy Chase.
Mrs. Samuel Artz of West Washington
and her daughter, Miss Jennie r. Artz, are
spending ten days at Atlantic City, and
after visiting some relatives in Philadei-
phia expect to be at home next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
BORN.

On April Z, 1904, TO Mr.. and Mira
Charles A. Cotterill, a son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

The reunion of st. Stephens Institute
which was to have been held tonight, has
been postponed on account of the death OF
Mr.. Joseph Halter, one of its members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
MARRIED.

DE SALES-WINNER. On Monday, April 4. 1904,
at st Peters Church, PEARL WINNER and
Mr.. A. DE SALES. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Mr.. George E. Pullman of New York Is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Henry ]. Well
of 265 N street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Mrs. H. F. Meetze of 40 4th street north
east has gone for a visit among relatives
In Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

: A quiet wedding March 30. 1904, in the
Mt. Vernon parsonage was that of Miss
Rosa Ella Brown to Mr.. Earl q. Jordan
both of this city. The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. Forrest ]. Prettyman, pas
tor of Mi. Vernon Church. The bride was
given away by her father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Mrs. John Nicholas Brown and son, who
have been spending several weeks in Wash
Providence, and will go to Europe in May
for the summer months with Mrs. Merrill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Mrs. Leon Adler has discontinued he
Fridays at home for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Mrs. ]. D. Young Of 1914 Connecticut ave.
nue. will be at home today at 8 o'clock. She
will nave with her Mrs. James Wyllie Pope
and Miss Susie Mae Pope of Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A FANCY DRESS TEA AND IT'S
MANY ATTRACTIONS.
Recent and Coming Events-washing-
ton Girls as Bridesmaids
Personals.

Miss Roosevelt has returned from New
York, and Miss Sears of Boston is her guest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

The Wednesday evening dances given a
the home of Miss Carrie Schaffer closec
for the winter last Wednesday with &
masquerade. Miss Rose Levy and Mr.. GU
Hornung taking the prizes for the bes'
Mosques. Others present were the Misse,
r. Lee, M. Rawling, D.. Smith, L. Harrison
Carrie Schaffer. Mrs. L. Fenton. Messrs. ]
Tavener. J.. Adams. p. Harrison. E. Hedges
T.. Smith and A. Chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Heater are now
in Rome. After spending the winter in
Paris, Mr.. Heaton will continue his studies
In architecture In Italy and other parts
of Southern Europe. He does not now think
Of returning home until the late autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Pending the erection Of their new homs
at 033 Massachusetts, avenue northwest
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Babbitt will b.
at 94S, five doors above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Departed this life suddenly on
Thursday, April Z. 1904. at 10 pm, at his
residence, e02 Sd street southwest. HARRY
the beloved husband Of Huldah
Anderson.
Funeral from Zion Baptist Church, r street be-
tween Sd and Az streets, Sunday, April 10, at /
O'Clock pm. Relatives and societies and
friends are asked to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

A large assembiage gathered at the Ken
dali Baptist Church last evening to witness
the marriage Of Mr.. Addison Outwater and
Miss Maud Elizabeth Corder. Rev. Theron
Outwater, pastor of the church and father
of the groom, officiating. The church was
beautifully decorated with palms n lilies.
and its seating capacity was taxed to the
utmost by members of the immediate fam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

Miss Lulu Skippon entertained several OF
her High School friends at her home We'd
Hewitt Of Petersburg, Va. The evening
was spent In progressive games and vocal
and Instrument solos. Those present were
Misses Hewitt, Woodward, Scudder. Our
and, Bubb. Clements and Skippon, and
Messrs. Yates, A. Van Week, Hoge, Archi-
bald, Coltman, Ong and Maj. Van Week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-08

The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock entertained at dinner last night
when their guests were Senator Frye, JUS
tice Day, Senator and Mrs. Quarles, Senator
and Miss Willard, Major and Mrs. Burr,
Colonel Symonds, Miss Lucy Kean, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs. Hemp
hill and Miss Sarah Collier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Handling a Canoe.

70 give any description Of handling
a canoe in rapids would be waste Of
time both for the writer and the read
er. says writer in Country Life in
America. The best way to learn is
first to watch some one do II, and then
try 1t yourself under his direction, You
will soon find out which is the safe
water and how to force the light craft
over the seemingly impossible falls,
Running rapids, provided they are not
too bad, appeals to me as one Of the
most exciting forms of sport and ex-
ercise that l know of. Never attempt
a rapid that you do not know can be
run. without examining it from end to
end to see that It ID possible and also
to get an idea how to take 1t. Many
a man has lost his life through neglect
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
How to Resign.

Going to resign. are your" said AS
sistant Postmaster General wynne to
an indignant person who had been
pouring his grief into his ears. Cant
stand Il another minute, Ell? Put up
with Il as long as you could, and now
you're going to throw up your job and
tell your chief what you think OF him +?
Yes. know. Last straw and all that
sort OF thing? Uh-huh.
did you ever see my set OF rules for
resigning? framed them up years
ago when was in the newspaper bust
ness, and | have used them ever since
l have resigned often since then. all
ways In the way prescribed by these
rules. PERHAPS they will be OF serv-
Ice to you. Here they are:
Rule /. After receiving the last
straw don't do anything for two hours.
Above ALL don't write anything.
Rule 2. At the expiration Of two
hours, write your resignation, and
make It as hot as you can. Relieve
your feelings and say everything you
have ben penning up in your breast
scorch the scoundrel.
Rule T. The next morning, imme-
dlately upon arising, read over your
resignation and tear it up.
TAKE a copy OF them" concluded
Mr.. wynne, and You win find that
they are absolutely essential to any
man Who expects to resign frequently
and still continue to rise in the world"
New York Times.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06

Take Puget Sound Limited or North
Coast Limited for oray's Harbor points
Take Puget Sound Limited for oIym-
pla direct.