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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Stafford Lewis.

The following CLIPPING from Taco
ma. CWash.) paper viii be Ct interest
to many i'll this vicinity. Us the hrid"
is Il sister of Mrs. W. y. kimball or
Winthrop:
The marriage Of Miss Mabel +.
Lewis and Mir. John y. Stafford was
celebrated in parlor 4 OF the Tacoma
hotel last night III the presence of Il
few relatives and friends. Rev. +. 7.
Fcrd. pastor of the First Congregation
al church. performing the ceremony.
Mr. Stafford is chief engineer of the
Steamship ShaWmut of the Tacoma
Manila line and his bride is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. George y. Davis of
Maiden. Mass.
Handsome decorations of ferns and
flowers bcautified the large parlOr for
the ceremony, green and white making
the prevailing color combination, with
y touch OF the seasons color coming
from the scarlet carnations placed here
and there about the room. During the
ceremony the bridal couple stood be
meath Il canopy OF holly, cvrrSTccns
.tnd white carnations. The bride Wore
handsome gray gown ana carried Il
bouquet Of brides roses. Miss Eva
Frirwcathcr acted as bridesmaid for
Miss Lewis. ANA Mr.. ". A. FairW"nth"r
ana captain +. II. Doh#on attended Mir.
81 ford
After the ceremony the bridal party
ana guests repair 10 thc private din
iIIc room Of the hotel. whore an cllhor-
at" Wcddin.; supper was served. Cils-
tors Of white chrysanthcmums with
branches Of holly formed The table
Decorations. Many handsome wedding
presents We're received from friends Of
the bride and groom. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stafford will make their home at the
Tao oma until the sailing of the Shaw
NUT for Manila On December IS
The guests present We're Mr. ana
Mrs. W. a. F'airwclther, Miss Eva
FairWcathnr. Cartrin and Mrs. Il. II.
Dohs"n. Mr.. ANA .Irs Zen Davis, Miss
Incz Davis. Mrs. George Wright. wife
Of Captain Wright OF the Steamship
llyadcs; Mrs. GarliCk. wife of Captain
Garlick Of the steamship fremont, and
Miss Alice Garlick; Mrs. Jorgcnscn.
wife Of Captain JorGcrscn, pilot of the
Boston Steamship Company, and Mas
ter JorSensen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
bank SHOE Store, Gardiner.
Church Notices.

AZ West Gardiner High Street chap
cl ser,icc at 80 +. n.
Univcrsllist church: Services will be
held. Sunday. Jan. 3. a brief sermon
on Times Sweeping Day" will be Civ
on. Communion after the sermon.
Sunday School and Junior Union meet
ing at usual time.
At the congregational church morn
Ing service at 1880, with sermon by the
pastor. Subject of sermon. "Christian
Science" a union Sunday School vii,
be held at the Methodist church. The
Junior Endcavor will be omitted. \
church 1T o'clock: and Il service for
men at 1.i5 o'clock.
At the First Baptist church, l.. VI.
Clarke, pastor, public worship at 1880
with sermon by the pastor. Text: las
the Father hath sent me. even 81
send you."-John 20:21. Mir. Smith
associated with Mr.. Gale. will lead the
singing and sing one on two solos at
the mOrnnE, service. At the close Of
the service. III" Sunday School Will join
in grand rally Of All the Sunday
Sconls in the city ut the Methodist
1T the Methods; church All Of the
children ar" urged to y" present at the
church at ! la. 50 as 10 be at the Meth
ndiSt church ut l. To bear Mr.G;lc
speak. There Willie no further meet :
ing of tn" society for til" day. Junior
christian t.ndclyor AMI the prayer
meeting being omitted. In tho evening
ut rs, there will he Il meeting for wo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Week of Prayer at BAPTIST Church

At the First Baptist church. Rev. "
d. Plummer pastor. the week Of pravar
viii be observed and the following
subjects considered:
sunday, Jan. 3. 1880 A. NJ. "Tha
Kingdom of God, and the Conditions
Of its Triumphant Advance: eyeninr
at :, Lord | will follow Thee: But"
Monday, Jan. I. The Warrant. Priv
ilege, and Power Of Prayer, and tha
Present Need Of Worldwide Inter
cession.''
Tuesday, Jan. 5. The Church Of
Christ. the One Body of Believers,
Called of God to Win the World to
Christ
Wednesday, Jan. 6, "AII Nations and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Observance Of Week Of Prayer at the
Methodist Church.

Tho Methodist church Of this city
viii observe the week Of prayer with
preaching ana revival services. every
evening, during the week except S:rtur-
day.
Tho following ministers viii assist
the pastor and preach
Re-. &. ". Lowell "f Randolph. Rev.
4. \. J"scclyn Of Gardiner. Rev. II.
t. Dunnaci, Of Augusta, ana Rev.
Francis Grosvcnor @; Augusta.
The chorus OF the church Will furnish
special music and assist in the gospel
OF gong Tho services arc free to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
pIIvTSI1Ii1i4I.

The PittsiiclG gran=crs viii convene 1T
the ncw Grange haIl o. Easy street foi
an all-dar session. today. which prom
i"cs to hr interesting throughout The in
s;ailati"n of officers Will occur. ana it Is
understood that Prof Rogers of the Uni
vrrsity of Mainc. VIII preside as INSTALL
Ing officer. rittstic,d Grange is in a very
prosperous condition and :; worry success
tul year is predicted The dedication of
the new Eall vii! occur sometime this
month. the exact date has not been de-
cidtd as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Peoples. the One Human Family,
Loved Of Cod
Thursday. Jan. {, missions. Home
ana For ign. Departments of the one
Evanrclizirg Effort, under the One
Greet Commission
Friday, Jan. $, The Enthroncmcnt
of Christ on Earth. the Only Hope Of
Iunlanity's Highest Welfare"
Sunday. Jan. 10. THE Holy Spirit.
Gni.s Free Gift; evening. What
sl,a!l Il Man Give in Exchange for His
Soul
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Comoanions Of Forest Election.

The following are the offiCers-elect Of
the Companions Of the Forest as chosen
at the last regular meeting:
J. P. c. C., VIM. O'Bricn; c. c., Louise
Duffy: S. c. G.. Sarah Cunningham;
Treas, Margaret O'Brien: +. S, Alice
Heath; R s., Bertha Blackstone: r. G.,
Nellie King; L. G.. Edna Dove; I. G..
Katie Pender: Q. G.. Fred Heath; trustee
one year, ]. E. Cunningham; trustee two
years, W. c. Atkins: trustee three years,
NJ. A. Haraden; physician, DR.. w. Q.
Tohh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Hospital Sunday Concert,

For the Sunday evening concert at thu
hospital at O'Clock. NJ. Gould Has af~
ranged the following program:
The Homeland" Halves
zone Swcrtly Solemn Thought, Cary
Sole,
Miss Noble.
Saved to Serve Nathan
"Calist Hath Redeemed U.s. White
Solo Saved by Grace" Crosby
Alr. G0ud.
Duct-"ThouGh Your Sins BE as Scarlet
Crosby
Miss Noble and Mr.. Parsons.
ABIDE with Me- Lyle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Sanborn Lodqe Officers,

At the regular meeting, Thursday
evening, of SianborH Lodge, No. 90, l. O.
o. f.. the following; officers We're elect
ed for the year 1904: n. c.. n. II.
Bridges: V. G, J. X. Brown; recording
secretary, Harry +. Small; financial
secretary. Luther i. Gray; treasurer,
Daniel Hanscomb; trustees, George
Winter ard Horace Trundy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

1T O'Clock, at the Home Reading
Room. to the highest bidder. all the ef-
fccts of deceased members that have
been in the possession Of the 1uArter-
master for Il period of six months or
longer. The purchaser must j." pre-
pared to pay for the articles bought
v pen bid OF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Mrs. NJ. s. Canham entertained bor
SUNDAY School class ut her home.
thursday evening. Refreshments were
served and the occasion was enjoyed bv
all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Saturday and Sunday Concerts,

Mrac!l-"Coronation of Prophet"
Mcycrbc"r
ovcrturc-"Eorma." Brllini
ac!ldlcr-"Ori.sinal Melodies OF Silrsrl. -
l'tlir
solo for two victims. Mcssrs. 'rhirmc and
l;lockS'fort
y!cction-'paught>r OF the Regiment
Duri: til
N'uItzrs-' Evergreen" Sturt24
rutYourli- Sublime ana Ridiculous"
Npi!,j,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

At the close of the fall term of
schools Miss Adell rendered her resign
alton as assistant teacher in the Gram
mar department. Miss Chase. Il for
mer teacher in the school, has accepted
the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Joseph Emery. proprietor Of the
Lake House, has taken advantage of
the low water season at the Lake and
has removed all of the rocks near his
landing, thereby ensurinE the safe en-
try OF steamers another summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.

Officers of Gardiner Lodge, l. q. O. T..
were elected as follows at the meetings
Thursday evening: y. c., James b.
I\eene; V. G., Charles a. Carson: Fin.
Sec, Fred A. White; Rec. See. George
\. harrington: Treas. G. Les. Co3Gcn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

"iiilam Neal. with the Doubleday &
Page Co. publishers of Country Life
IN America, New York. is making
brlef visit to his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Reuben Neal. of West Farm
ingdale. Mr.. Neal is very pleasantly
located in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

F,G@s in the Gardiner markets are re-
taliu.; from IS Il 20 cents by til" dcHrn
HuI Ecr@u%c OF this the keepers of lunch
rooms have been obliged to advance the
price of egg sandwiches to 10 coutS. and
tins price will hold until Il drop IN the
rricr viii allow the articles Ia bc sold
at the former price of five cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

tain your choice "Wrights" and col
gates" perfumes at the low prices G.
II. Became sells them for today. Also
take note Of the usual Saturday chloe
nllte sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

r. Fr;snl. Ward has gone {" RumfnrI
FANS. where IL VIII be- engaged in tho
office " The American Express 90 and
the position of billing clerk i'll thr Card
Nor office has been taken hy Ralph Whit
tier OF EAnEor. who entered upon his
duties. Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The funeral Of the late Oracle T'rcc-
E:an was held at her home. Wednesday
afternoon. ana was largely attended by
relatives. neighbors ana friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Mre. Ami" Curtis has returned from
4 i,it With her daughter. Miss Harriet
in Fr,"port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The post office ana banks abacrvcd
New Years day. although there were
no visible Indications Of holiday
otherwise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

John Croker ana Ecrrir sront 4
G""G part Of Thursday fishing on Ma
humk"al pond. They returned with Il
string Of 10 pickcrc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

business on the ice has started up at
the independent houses under the
charge Of Supt. Will Haley. y good
sized crew is employed. The ice is from
. to II inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Schneider

Augustus BnrhcIder ana Miss Emma
Iour were united in marriage Yesterday
morning. ~ l;cr. D":licl On:;tutt. ana ILL
"nrc took the train Oh their wedding jour
new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Edward Packard, Who has been the
guest Of his parents, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Noah Packard for 4 week. started. yes
tcrday, on lis return to New Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Charles Trott. who has been ON
plu*"d, this season, by Contractor
ThurinW. has returned to his homo in
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The pension issue last year was the
largest in 10 years; the issue for the
first quarter Of the present year eX-
ceeds the same period last year by %
rCr cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

John NJ MaCNamara, who has been
very i'll at his homo or Summer street,
with water on the lungs, was down
street for the first time, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Charles W. Hunter. formerly in the
b,rreAss business in this city. but now
loc,teA il. Boston. is making visit
,ritb bAs family on High street, and
viii rctlNn to Boston, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Ladies. For a few days your money
will mean much if you read T. ;. Smith
& Co.'S new "ad" and take advantage
ne the awfully low prices quoted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The members Of Haliowcll COMPANY.
I. H., X. Of r.. speak in the highest
terms of the entertainment accorded
them by Bayard Company, at Water
Vile, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Harold c. Giddirgs returned t.
Massachusetts, Friday, after visit
with nr. and Mrs. w. L. Giddings in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

How about the low prices at Bur
banks shoe Store? These are not
odds and ends" but the latest and
best"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Ralph L. Hunt. who has been visit
ing friends in Lewiston. returned. Fri
dav. To his home in this city, where
he is passing his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Mrs J. NJ. Cross Of Hallowell. is Wis
ting her daughter. Mrs. Lewis H.
Clarke i'll this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Gardiner Taylor Of Boston. is max
ing a visit At hIs former home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Chapel services, Sunday: Mass at
nc A. II. and sermon BY Fir. Michigan:
morning prayer at 1015 A. NJ, and ser
mon by Chaplain Sawyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

The recruits reporting. Friday. num-
bered two, James Lyons, late X Co,
4Oth New York Vols, for readmission,
and Martin Berry of Attleboro. Mass,
late b Co, 18th Mass. Vol. Inf, and
11.th Co, I'd Battalion Veteran Re
serve Corp. Both were assigned to
quarters in barrack D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

q; r. Ghllycr. who las been i'll for
= week with tonsilitis, is now greatly
improved and able to I've out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Miss Evelyn Davis. who has been
,ss;ny thl Christmas vacation WITH
lar narentA Mr.. and Mrs. 5. S. DAVIS
L., +his citS, returned. Friday. to I Pr
gduties as a teacher III ol0''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

LOUIS ~ Spear Of Eoston. is visiting
his Parents. Judgr and Mrs. \. NJ.
Spear in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

John r. Cowden reported for duty,
Friday. from an extended furlough to
Central Falls, +. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Charles Cloutman, who has been on
furlcugh to Lowell, Mass, returned to
camp, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
Daily Ksnnsb,c Journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 3-12.

J. = Bradstrrct lott, Friday. on Il
I'ISiIicss trip t. bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Congregational church: Services sun
day. ut lh.43 y. NJ. and l.. II. with
sermon by Rev. Mr.. Morrcll of Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
SOUTH GARDINER.

George Hall has returned to his
business i'm Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Wallace Dcrnous, after spending
Christmas with his parents has re-
turned 10 Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Miss I.nttic l.. Wrgl'y OF Whtcriil". j.
thu guest of friends i'll Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
NATIONAL HOME.

Frederick w. Pierce has arrived
home from a few weeks visit to Win
thrOD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
HALLOWELI..

The ice track is ready for use. to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Sc''.'ces at the Cniard stree:
chl1r' ut 80 y. NJ. with sermon by
Rev. =. X. Joscelyn of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

NJ t,liuor l.. stevens let. Friday,
for u visit with relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Mr. and Mrs. viii Atkins have re-
turned 10 their home i'll Rumforu Fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Miss FlurenC" nutu" is confined to her
home i'll Randolph 10y quite serious ILL
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

There will be sold at public auction,
Monday afternoon, Jan. 4, commencing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02

Remember you cannot hereafter II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-02
SOLD BY

oOL-U BY
Locke & Hewctt,
F. l.. Wcbber,
Geo. d. Haskell,
rlerri!l Bros.
Cleo. W. Wadieigh,
Benjamin Gardner,
AU0UST>.
F. ~. Noyes.
j. E. Cunningham,
Farmers Supply Co,
Chamberlain s. Ladd,
GARDINER.
Charles II. CARY,
HALLOWELL
jackson, Towle,
WINTHROP
Fcisor1c & Masterman
READI'EELD CORNER. Y
A. RI. Bowman 6 Co.,
MANCHESTER.
f. l.. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
Clark & Wheeler,
Morrill, & Craig,
WATERVILLp.
A. K. Mason,
Allan & Pollard,
WlNSLOW.
w. f. Rideout,
BOWDOINHAM,
Fred p. Emmons,
BATH.
AND ALL LEADING GRoCERs
FULlER-AOLWAY CO., Distributors
RETAIL PRICE: Barrel, $3.50; Halt Barrel, S2G
24-Ib. Bag. 75c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Hampton Castle Handsome.

Iambton castle the county seat of Lord Durham, is a handsome house. well
 placed above the Wear which has steep banks covered with woods great part of the old castle sank into an ancient mine which had been closed for centuries but the house was restored and rebuilt in excellent taste by the late Lord and Lady Durham about forty years ago. The mine which had caused so much damage was then bricked up Lamb ton Is altogether very fine place, and the domain Is noted for the excellence of the pheasant shooting. The king then Prince of Wales) was the guest of Lord Durham and Lady Anne Lambton for a week some years ago, and 1t Is rumored in the neighborhood that the Prince of Wales is to pay visit to the castle in the course of the next shooting season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
MUCH NONSENSE ABOUT THE CASTLE GIamiS Not in the Highlands,
 as Supposed II IS A SPLENDID PILE Since Death of Lord strathmore Many Wild Stories Have Been Told
 About the structure-Bris-
 tol an Art Center.
I IS A SPLENDID PILE
BY HENRY DEveREAUx.

London, March 26-A great deal of non sense has been printed since the death of Lord strathmore about Glamis castle and it's secret chamber. Glamis by the way. is not in the Highlands as appears to be supposed, but is in a Lowland dis trict Forfashire. few miles from Kir- riemnir. Glamis is a perfect specimen of the old Scottish baronial castle It has been constantly inhabited for over eight centuries, and 1t was much enlarg- cd with turrets and bartizan towers at the end of the seventeenth century. The house is full of vaulted rooms. gloomy corridors, and winding starcases. and con veys a sense of mystery. although it IS everywhere charmingly and brightly fur nished. There are a number of fine DOT traits and some splendid tapestry. and the old furniture is superb. The park of over 1OO0 acres is richly wooded and the Dean Water flows through it. There are fine gardens and a good pinetum, both being quite modern. The private chapel, which adjoints the drawing room. is dark panelled, and has a curious paint ed ceiling one of the panels leading to hiding place known as "the priests hole."
 The knowledge of the whereabouts of the secret chamber at Glamis has been carefully guarded for many generations
 by the heirs. By the family law the en- trance must be known to only three per- sons-the Earl of Strathmore, his heir
 apparent, and either the factor of the es- tate or the agent at Edinburgh The i'm portance which has been so long attached to the preservation of the secret has been attributed to all sorts of causes, but what really invests 1t with special inter- est Is the serious manner in which 1t eer- tainly affects those members of the fam fly who are aware of it. The late Lord Strathmore Is said to have been advised by his elder brother, a predecessor in the title' who was on his death bed, to pray down the the sinister influence of this secret (which he had himself endeavored to '1augh down.. Lord Strathmore cer- tainly took his advice, for during his long reign at Glamis, there was resident chaplain at the castle and daily services have always been held in the chapel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Great Events in Store.

We are hurrying towards events of en- ormous importanee. Were Japan to over come Russia, would China become a con vert to modern civilization? If 1t did, what would be the consequences of that rich and populous country adopting mod ern developments? Were it to do this with the support of Japan, what would be the results? Were Russia overcome, would there be a revolution? Were Rus sia victorious, would she not hunger for revenge against England, which seems to have cast her sympathies on the side of Japan? Will the United States con- siderably increase their fleet after the experiences of the present war? How will the struggle. especially if 1t lasts long, affect the trade of the world? What has the immediate future in store in the near east? Would a revolution In Russia induce other nations to alter their meth ods of government? People are surprised that there Is so little fighting between the Russians and the Japanese on land, but it would be still more surprising If there were With few roads and with the ther- mometer usually below zero, 1t must be almost impossible. In Napoleon's retreat from Moscow, neither the Russians nor French were able to effect much by fight ing. The losses were enormous on both sides: but this was due to the climate. What number of troops the Russians have in Manchuria 1t is impossible to know. Many estimates are sent lon the best authority.n from the far east by cor respondents. but they all differ The real question seems 10 be how many they will have when campaigning becomes possi- be and this will only be known when the real campaigning commences. As re- gards the Japanese. they show that they can keep their own secrets Japanese diplomats are always ready to give ''in- formation" 10 induiring newspaper men, hut the information is of the vaguest Hind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
Palmer a Great Commander.

Sir Power Palmer was one of the great commanders of the Indian army. He was always successful in the field, and, being a thoroughly practical man, who took large views of affairs, he introduced many reforms of real and permanent value in nearly every branch of the ser vice. Sir Power Palmer was distinguish ed for his shrewd far-sightedness and his administrative skill, and he displayed characteristic sagacity in the course which he adopted during the South Af- rican war when it became necessary to despatch Indian troops and commanders to China. He was very popular among all ranks, and men were always delighted to serve under him in the field. He was a really great soldier, and endowed with high qualities in which many capable generals have been conspcuously lack ing