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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The tennis court at the rear of the
Ice house in Randolph has been put
in condition for playing this season
and the enthusiasts in that sport in
Gardiner and Randolph are now en-
joying the pleasures of the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The water in the Palmer Memorial
fountain on the common has been
turned on with the fountain playing
and the plants which have been re-
Gently set out the park is now looking
it's best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Webber Bros new team that started
Wednesday. through the country on its
first trip, is beauty and will attract
lots of attention on the routes. People
in the rural districts may rely upon the
teas and coffees. also the valuable pres
ents they give. to be as this popular
firm recommends them to be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The c. E. Tayntor Granite CO. is
erecting a 15-ton derrick on Hamilton
& Cos. wharf. The derrick formerly
In use there was carried away by the
freshet of December, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The regular meeting of the Twen-
tieth Century Club has been postponed
from June 2 to June 20, as the presi-
dent, Mrs. f.. NJ. 5. Tandberg is now
in attendance at the st. Louis EXPOSE
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

General Curtis will arrive at o'clock
this morning. Company commanders
have been ordered to hold their com
mands in readiness for inspection and re-
view at such hour as he may direct anG
until this ceremony is over all passes have
.crn suspended. So say General Orders
No. IS, published, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Dennis Pitts has lately bought the
office owned by DIR. Donnell situated
on DIR. Libby's land, and is moving it
across the railroad to place nearly
opposite the Grand Army hall where
we understand it will be fitted up for
n candy store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

the flower garden at the Maine
Central depot is being given good care
and attention by Baggagemaster
Strickland. and promises to present n
gorgeous appearance before the end
of the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The HallOwell Local baseball team
reared a neat sum from the North
Vassaiboro game, Memorial day, and
the visitors were given a share of the
proceeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The first street piano Of the season
was heard on Waterstreet. wednesday.
and was tearing off the music in a way
that let the population know that sum-
mer was near at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Miss Edna Cain of Augusta, who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles AL
lard, returned home, Monday, taking
with her Master Harold Allard for a
short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The schooner Lawrence Haines ar
rived at Hamilton & Cos. yesterday,
with cargo of 500 tons of coal from
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The bottles OF delicious fruits to be
seen in jackson Bros window Is evil
dence of the purity and quality Of the
crushed fruits you SO much enjoy on
their college ices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

A recent addition to the books in the
library is 4 donation by Sergt. John
Berry of p. Co.: Famous American
Statesmen and Orators"-in six vol
umeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Miss L. NJ. Ward now has her stock
of goods moved from her former store
to the one recently vacated by Gooden
& Co. and she now has fine and COM
modious quarters. IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Miss Edith Morrell arrived, Wednes-
day, from New York where she has
been studying art during winter and
will pass her vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Morrell
Dresden street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. Morgan Baker Of Montreal,
left. "Wednesday. for visit with rela-
tives In Massachusetts, after visiting
relatives in this vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

DIR. c. w. Taggart left, yesterday,
for Bath. where his wife is under
quarantine for diphtheria. the patient
being Mrs. Taggart's sister, Vera jack
SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Capt. Cali was in town, Wednesday,
on business connected with the South
Gardiner Lumber Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

A number Of Hallowell young people
attended the coffee party. held at Con-
vent hall. Whiteileld. Tuesday evening.
Carey's orchestra furnished music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

A pile driver Is at work placing
piles along the east shore of the river
in order that the boom may be placed
in position for the logging season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George Savage have
returned from a brief visit to Show
hogan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Samuel Minister is at home from
Brockton for visit with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minister, Plum
mer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The Kemp family of Leeds, (colored,
will give 4 show at the Town hall, Sat
urday evening, consisting of songs,
dancing and shouts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
Failure Of Boston Brokers.

Boston, June 1.-The firm OF Long
ley, Hale & Co.. bankers and brokers
of this city. assigned. today, to ]. A.
Fisher for the benefit Of it's creditors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

1t Is reported of one hen fancier OF
this city. VINO sent away and purchased
q fancy eggs for Matching that after
they We're Matched 10 proved to be
ROSTERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. Rose Plummer, who has been
confined to her room for two weeks, is
able to be in her millinery store again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Lester Whitney has returned to his
work in Haverhill, Mass, after visit
Ing his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
Whitney in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Luther S. Monroe of Gambia, n. H., late
bandsman, 18th Mass. Vol Inf. reported
for duty. Wednesday, and is temporarily
at post in ID Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Catherine Jewell returned to HALO
well, Tuesday, after several days Wis.,
it with Leah HOXie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. Julia Eastman went to Rum
ford Falls, Wednesday, on visit to
her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
SOLD BY

OAD O1
Locke & Hewett,
F. L. Weber,
Geo. d. Haskell.
f1erriil Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleigi,
A. M. Brown,
AUGUSTA.
F. N. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Laid,
GARDINER,
Charles n. Ciary,
hALLOwHLL.
jackson, TOwle,
WINTHROP
FoIsonle & Masterman
READFiELD CORNER.
A. n. Bowman & Co..
MANCHESTER.
e. L. Cove,
Geo. A. kennisou.
Maroon & Terry,
Morrill, & Craig,
WATERv,LlH
A. K. Mason,
Allan & Pollard,
WINsL0W.
w. e. Rideout,
BOWDOlNnAM.
Fred p. Emmons,
BATH.
CO., DIsidbulsrs
AND ALL GRoCERa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
WINTHROP.

Eva Moody is visiting friends in East
Monmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. John NJ Munro and son re-
turned, Wednesday evening, from n
visit with Mrs. Munro's mother i'm Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Marie Fairbanks is confined to the
house by rheumatism. Mrs. c. A. KIM
ball is taking her place in the post Of
flee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

The Buker house on Oak street next
Hill's store. IL being torn down and
thus another old landmark Is removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

]. w. Parker Of the South Gardiner
Lumber Co, was in town, Wednesday,
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Society will meet. Friday afternoon
with Mrs. f.. ]. Bugbee. Elm street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
The First Baptist Musicale.

The following is the program of the
musicale which will be given at the First
Baptist church, Thursday evening. June 0:
Music. Orchestra Quartet
Vocal Solo, MIS-. w. c. Atkins
Music, Choir
Cornet Solo, DIR. r. d. Smons
Reading. Mr.. G. p. Canham
Vocal Solo. Miss Ella Wise
Cornet Solo, Mr.. Dunn
Vocal Solo Miss Edna Gooden
Violin Solo, Miss Edna Gooden
Vocal Solo. Mrs. w. G. Atkins
Music by the Orchestra Quartet while
ice cream and cake are served FREE, in the
vestry. Tickets on sale at Jackson's drug
store,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

John r. Frederick of Gardiner, has
been visiting his mother, Mrs Lizzie
Frederick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

We understand that Fred McPhee Is
to move his family to Rumford Falls.
where he has 4 position in one Of the
paper mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. l.. f. Purnell will entertain the
p II. W. Club at her home on Bruins
wick street. this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Frank Enright returned Wednesday,
from q trip through the West and
South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Miss Ruth Whitney returned to her
studies at Bradford, Mass. Academy,
Wednesday, after a visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
SOUTH GARDINER.

Harry Wight and family are visiting
with his parents during his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. Susan Searles has returned t.
her home in Bath after visit witt
friends i'm this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Miss Frances Leonard returned.
Wednesday evening. from visit with
friends I'm Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Miss Carrie Morrison of Boston. Ia
visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Uriah Morrison, Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Phil Jack has returned to Boston ar
ter visit with his mother. Mrs. 4. A.
Jack, Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

S. B. Glazier of Boston, has beer
making 4 visit to TIallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Those who reside in the suburbs of
the city and those who have lately had
occasion to go into the woods in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Fred Sherman has returned to Mil
ford, Mass, after a visit to friends in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Miss Mabel Seavey has accepted Il
position with the Vickery & Hill Pub
fishing Co. at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
Daily kennebec Journal
GARDINER.
JournaPs TeIephone Call, 3.12.

Miss Marion White has returned
from n visit in Boston and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

A number of the students Of the
High school enjoyed blackboard ride,
Tuesday evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES

Washington. May sl.-E. w; Psccsn,bss
fourth class at Barker, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Bids for building the new hospital cx
tension We're opened, Wednesday. f. a
Doe of Portland made the lowest figures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. Hattie Kittredge has recently
returned from a visit to New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mrs. Z. II. Carey has returned from
n visit to her old home in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Johnson are
making a visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Charles p. Preston, who has been
spending the month of May in Boston.
returned to camp Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
HALLOWELL.

Walter Carter has accepted posi-
ton in North jay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
HiahIand, "a; Central, g.

The Highland avenue Grammar school
team. on their home grounds. Wednesday
afternoon, defeated the Central street
Grammar second team in n ball game by
a score of II to 8. The lineup of the
teams was:
II. A. G. s. c. S. G. S. End.
CusicK, p ........... p, Clifford tMinSter)
Hall. lib ............. ID. Minister (Giiford
Barker. ID NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2b. Dale
ktnuail, 80 Observation-Disclosures. old, l. oSSett
Babb. ri NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II, II. Smltn
Partridge. CT Observation-Disclosures. CT, turner
Morang, If ................. If. A. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Henry Atkinson. late G. Co. 10Sth Ill
Inf, will be transferred, today, to the
Northwestern Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

James F. Thurston has reported fol
duty from furlOugh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

John Prior returned to camp, Wednes
day. from furlough to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Jos. A. Powers of Boston, was n caller
in camp, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

George r. Spur reported for duty,
Wednesday, from a 60-days' furlough tC
Lawrence. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

John Connolly arrived home. Wednes-
day, from visit to New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Henry Wheeler returned, Wednesday
from G0-days' furlough to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

Dennis Casey arrived home. Wednesday
night, from furlOugh to Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02

James F. Thurston has reported for
duty from furlOugh.
Jos. A. Powers of Boston, was n caller
in camp, Wednesday.
John Prior returned to camp, Wednes-
day, from furlough to Boston.
John Connolly arrived home Wednes-
day, from a visit to New York City.
Henry Wheeler returned. Wednesday,
from a G0-days' furlough to Boston.
Dennis Casey arrived home, "Wednesday
night, from furlough to Old Orchard.
George r. Spur reported for duty
Wednesday, from a 60-days' furlough tC
Lawrence. Mass.
Henry Atkinson, late G. Co. 10Sth Ill
Inf, will be transferred. today, to the
Northwestern Branch.
Charles p. Preston, who has been
spending the month of May in Boston.
returned to camp, "Wednesday.
Bids for building the new hospital OK
tension Were opened, Wednesday. +. A
Doe of Portland, made the lowest figures
Tuthor G Monroe of Camilla N TT IofS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-02
NATIONAL HOME.

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-08
RARE BUDDHIST LITERATURE
ThIl,etan Manuscripts on Exhibition
In the British Museum
OF London.

At the present time when the land OF
the Lamas Is attracting so much atten-
ton, It may be of interest to call at
tention to some important manuscripts
which are now on exhibition In the
ethnographical department Of the Brit
ish museum, says the London Globe. In
1900. Mr.. Marc Aursl Stein, Of the In
dian sducatiopal service, was dis
patched on mission Of exploration 70
Chinese Turwestan, and In the region
Of Khotan he discovered the remains OF
several large cities and Buddhist temples
which were buried in the sand, having
been abandoned on account OF the dry
ing up Of the rivers in the region. The
archaeological results obtained were
most important. The art showed dis
tinct traces Of Greek influence, as did
the Graeco-Indian remains found by the
late DR.. LeItner IN Dardistan.
More important than the artistic
relies were the numerous fragments OF
manuscripts and wooden tablets, many
Of them bearing inscriptions In little
known language, to which the name
Kharosthi has been given. The major
ity of the tablets and leather rolls, some
OF which are Endorsed in sealed enve-
lopes, are government orders, permits
for safe conduct, and legal deeds, which,
from Chinese sources may be assigned
TO about 269 A. D. Still more important
however, are two leaves Of holy book
written In Thibetan characters. The
manuscripts were discovered in a
Buddhist shrine at Endere, the separate
leaves being found before sacred images,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-08
Omcers,
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-S u a
School every Sunday at 9:S0a M. Preach,
ing first and third Sundays Up. M, SECOND
and fourth Sundays IL 3. M. CHRISTIAN
Endeavor every Friday At : p. NJ H. T.
Elmore, pastor.
METHODIST CHURCH, Main Street
Sunday School every Sunday at 9:SO g. ~
"Little Workers" Juvenile Missionary
every second Sunday p. m. Preaching
first and third Sundays IL q. M, second
and fourth Sundays s p. M, MIN Sun
days IL a. m. and Z p. m. ..
NORTH TAZEWELL CHURCH.
Sunday School every Sunday ut 10 g. m
Preaching first and third Sundays T. p. M,
second and fourth Sundays III q. On.
Prayer meeting every Friday p. %. l.
j. Eskridge, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Sunday
School every Sunday at $50 n. M Preach
ing second, third and fourth Sundays at
IL a. m. and Z. p. IN. Preaching NTH
Sundays at II a. NJ. Prayermeeting every
Wednesday evening p. no.
PRESBYTERIAN, BURKE'S GAR
DEN.-Preaching on first Sunday at ii a.
%. and 4 p. m. S. o. Hall, pastor.
TAZEWELL PREACHERS COUNCIL
Every Monday at Up. m,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-08
NOTHING BUT THEORY.
Amateur Psychologist Gives Utter
ance to Some Singular and
Startling Views.

ION October 20 l shall be a." said
the amateur psychologist, as he signed
the. note which was intended to take
up an earlier note, relates the Chicago
Inter Ocean. 81 mention 1t In no
boastful spirit, my advent and contin-
uance being facts for which can claim
no special credit; but in the course OF
the AZ years l have accumulated three
children, and, singularly enough, two
of their playmates have sort OF pro-
prietary interest in that birthday Of
mine.
"Half dozen houses from me, on
the opposite side OF the street, lives
little girl who was born October %,
1890, and who on my birthday will
celebrate her fourteenth. Directly op-
posite my house, on the next street,
lives a larger girl who was born Octo-
Der %, 1888, and who, therefore, will
be sweet 16' on the day become-ah,
to be sure, and thank you-sweet-
ened AZ.
Nov this coincidence is Of itself
rather remarkable. Here within
stones throw of each other are three
unrelated persons whose birthdays fall
on the same day. A mathematician
will tell you that the chances against
such duplication are as many as 1000
to 1. But the more remarkable thing
is that we three seem to have many
characteristics IN common.
True, the younger girl is at the age
when to the casual or unfriendly eye
a child of either sex Is mostly legs.
She has hardly got her bearings yet.
gamble with myself, when come
home at night, as to whether l shall
see her doing embroidery at the win
dow or standing on her head on the
fence post.
Nor has the older girl quite de-
cided whether to go on the stage or
merely to take charge Of her own fam
lily. She is not even clear as to wheth-
er 1t is strictly ladylike to mind ones
mother, but she is sufficiently mature
so that tendencies which in the IA
year-old are perceptible are in the
other conspicuous.
"And unquestionably both of these
girls resemble me. Friends Of mine,
who are strangers to my family, have
met the girls in my neighborhood,
greeted them as my children, and re-
fused to be persuaded to the contrary.
AS a matter of fact, the birthday shar-
ers look more like me than my own
children do.
"In temperament, too, we three are
akin. My two daughters and my son
are quiet and practical, like their
mother. The girls who were born on
my birthday are imaginative, high
strung, easily exalted or depressed, and
much given to chasing .rainbows.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-08
CALENDAR FOR CHINESE.
Complies with the Monaghan Belief
That the World Is Flat
Odd Features.

The United States government print
Ing Office lately issued one OF the most
remarkable calendars ever published
In any country. 1t is designed. says
Washington report, for the use OF the
Chinese bureaus In various parts OF
( American territory and was got up by
Chinese Inspector and Interpreter
John Endicott Gardner, Of San Fran
cisco. 1t is a full calendar for both
Chinese and English speaking people
since 1S49, and is printed in such
style that a single reference Is sufd-
cient to establish any date.
An odd fact about this new calendar
Is the compliance in Its Chinese por-
ton with the ancient belief that the
world is fat, therefore there cannot
be any change Of date and day when
crossing the one hundred and eight
ieth degree of longitude.
Such a compilation has long been
felt to be a necessity both by govern
ment officials charged with the duties
of enforcing the Chinese exclusion act
and by attorneys appearing on behalf
of Chinese applicants for admission
into the United States.
The year 1S49 was determined upon
as the first year Of this calendar for
the reason that Chinese immigration
into the United States began in earn
est in that year, as the result Of the
discovery of gold in California the
year before.
Such a calendar Is necessary for the
ascertaining of American dates CORE
spending to certain given Chinese
dates, and vice versa The absence OF
such a calendar has been the occasion
Of much uncertainty If not confusion
In the past.
When Chinese witness Is asked the
date of his original arrival In the
United States, fer instance, he would
give 1t In this order: "Kwong Sui,
such year, such month, such a
day" Kwong SUI being the name of
the reigning emperor, and the year
being the year OF his reign. Kwong
Sui first year is shown in this calendar
as 1875, first month and frat day, Feb
ruary 8.
For convenience OF reference Chinese
dates are shown IN black ink and cor
responding English dates in red ink.