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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

Drs Davies and Brickett finished the
work Of examination of patients at the
Insane hospital, in connection with the
process of recommitment. Thursday,
and the work is now completed, with
the exception of some of clerical ma
ture. which yet remains to be done by
Judge Andrews. The work has been
in progress for some tine and. in all
about 46o patients have been recon-
mitted =.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
GUARANTEE BOND

We hereby agree to refund the
m'Aey paid for Mi-n-na on return
VI empty box. if the purchaser tells
us mat it has failed ~ cure dyspep-
'A or stomach troubles. This guar
"'aee covers two boxes, or a months
uea'ment. Price. soc. per box.
's'sneil BOWDITCH & WEBSTER,
PERCY w. MEANS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

Daniel Mcpherson and crew of line
men, who have been working on the
construction Of the telephone line to
Winthrop for some time past. left, yes
tcrday, for brunswick. where they will
make their headquarters until the COM
pletiOn of the line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

Private Frank GOodchild. of the SGD
United States Coast Artillery, was ar
rested by Deputy Marshal Hanks
Thursday on United States warrant
for desertion. Nov. 8. and came to his
home in this city, whore his parents
reside. Deputy Marshal Hanks took his
prisoner 10 Portland ON train 1O2. yes
tCrday afternoon, ami delivered him to
the military authorities at Fort Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16


The cases from Knox county have
been assigned for Saturday.
The following Kennebec county cases
will come before the court. TODAY.
Augusta Water Dist in Ea. VS.. Augusta
Water Co.
Campion vs. Marston. Admx.
Corbin ct al. VS.. Houebau
Davis vs. American EN- Co.
Frost. Complt., VS.. Cuskley
kennebec Stefan Towage Co. scire IA
ciaS. VS.. Rich.
Rancourt et al. vs. Bushey ct al & TT.
Richardson VS.. Taylor.
State VS.. Gle.
Bradbury. Apt. from decree of j. of P.
Beedy vs. Name Central r. r.
Beedy vs.. Maine Central r. r.
Brown in Eq. VS.. Gerald ct al
Cleaves vs.. Powell
Cossrove VS.. kennebec Light and Heat
Co.
Haynes VS.. Waterville & Oakland street
king VS.. I.eavitt.
tombard' ,1,bard 4 40, O., vs.. Burke, A. s;
Lovejoy ct al. vs.. Penney.
I.oveJoy ct al. vs.. Penney.
Noyes ct, ais. Aplts., vs.. WatervilIe.
Plrrott Co. VS.. Davis & Tr.
Rich vs.. Hayes Admr.
Ruby vs.. Getchell.
Rush VS.. buckley ct ais.
Rush vs. Fairfield ct ais
Thompson d. b. n. VS.. Augusta, W. L.
Wood VS. Me Cen. R.R.
State vs. Rarney.
State VS.. Rarney, Arlt.
State VS.. NiSue-
State VS., Noel
State VS.. Thibodeau.
State VS.. Nigue. Aplt. (2).
State VS.. Noel. Aplt.
state VS.. Thihodeau, Aplt
The cases Of Knox county will he con-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

number of the music loving people
of Augusta went to Lewiston, yester-
day afternoon, to hear Nine. Schu-
mann-Heink sing. She appeared at
the Empire theatre. in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

The closing exercises and Christmas
tree of the Bolton Hill school will be
held, Friday evening. at 7.15. Parents
and friends are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

| j. Emery of Hallowell was admitted
TO the City hospital yesterday, for
| medical treatment. Another patient
| is expected, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

Miss Nellie VI. Butney of Lowell.
Mass. will address the Augusta Spirit
uallst Society, Sunday afternoon and
eVering.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

ii. w. Norcross purchased a fine pal,
Of black mares, Thursday, of H. F
Cummings, for use in his business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

Read the following plain and posi-
guarantee that Bowditch & Web
ser and Percy w. Means give with
every box Of Mi-o-na that they sell:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
Mothers, Be Careful

Of the health of your children. Look
out for Coughs. Colds. Group and Whoop-
ing Cough. Stop them in tlme-One
Minute Cough Cure is the best remedy.
Harmless and pleasant. Sold by Bow
ditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

The first case before the court for
oral argument was that of Hagerty ct.
al. VS.. Webber. John A. Peters, Jr.
and A. w. Wing appeared as counsel
for the plaintiff ana L. B. Deasy for
the defendant. This case came before
the court on a motion for new trial by
counsel for the plaintiff, inasmuch as
they claim the verdict in the lower
court was not in accord with the evil
dence. The defendant on the other
hand claims the verdict to be just
The action by which this case is
brought occurred IN 1896, when the
parties in the suit came to settle differ
ences in regard TO an exchange of
mortgages. The defendant on Nov. II,
leased to the plaintiff Township, No.
., in PenobscOt county for period of
Is years. The latter returned to the
defendant a mortgage on the property,
roserving the right 20 cut bark to the
amount of Il 900 pounds, from the hem
lock growth on the land, provided
there was this amount to be procured.
for which privilege defendant was to
receive S2. 900. The contract terminated
in Nov. 1896 and the Plaintiff was un-
able to procure the amount of bark.
from the growth. The $1,000 was paid
under protest. and suit was begun to
recover. The lower court found the
defendant not liable for any restitu-
ton under the contract, and plalntlrf
has appealed to the law court to grant
another trial. The arguments were of
considerable length. being accom-
panied by written briefs and evidence.
The ruling Of the court was reserved.
The second case scheduled for oral
argument was that of Holmes vs..
Morrison ct. ais. The plaintiff, Mrs. M.
f. Holmes, was represented by John A.
Peters. .Ir., of Ellsworth. and the de-
fense by l.. B. Deasey and c. H. Wood.
The defendants Charles c. Morrison
and Mark c. Morrison, were engaged
in the drug business III Bar Harbor,
owning and operating three separate
stores. In the course of time. they be-
came short of cash with which to carry
on the business and asked assistance
of Mrs Myra L. Holmes, mother of the
wife of Chas. c. Morrison. The plain
tiff placed funds to the credit of the
defendant in the bank, receiving in re-
turn seven notes payable on demand.
The firm became insolvent and after
due proceedings of law. Charles con-
tinued in the business. The plaintiff
sued to recover. and the jury returned
Judgment on three of these notes. The
rlaintiff appears before the law court
on motion OF new trial on the ground
that Judgment should have been
granted on the entire seven notes.
The arguments before the court were
lengthy, the attorneys threshing out
the many intricate points of law in
volved.
Decision was reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
THE NEW HI
LEXINGTON HOTEL
BoyIston and Washington SITS,
BOSTON, .............. Mass.

Fire proof, new. clean management. go
roon.s-15O with bath, strictly iirst-class
appointments. telephone in every room. In
the heart of the shopping district ten
block Of the Common. elevated and sub
way stations. Ladies' shopping in Boeton
will find the Restaurant orderly and nfst-
e. coasS sSa ~ hest New Eneland and commercial
patronage Rooms 800 per day and up
Wardo J. p. FANNING. o1toll6Dog
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
WaterviiIe Notes.

servnle =" rs = sold by Druggist Dorr in Wa
sade we'll IL ma mas seen so many dyspeptics
sslythins at,no aau strong SO they could eat
etaed rels 1T i under positive Guarantee to
hath any my money if it does not restore
ouiid up good natural health.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
LAW COURT,
Hancock Cases Disposed
Of, Thursday.
Many Kennebec Cases Sched-
uIed for Today.
Important Litigation Carried to States
Highest Tribunal.

The law court resumed session at the
court house at $50 O'Clock, Thursday
morning. The Hanrnck county cases
were first brought to the attention of
the court and disposed Of as follows:
Ash ct. al. VS.. Mcclellan. continued.
Hagerty ct. al, vs.. Webber, orally
argued.
Herlihy in eq., vs.. Coney et al. ar
gued.
Holmes VS.. Morrison. ct. al. argued.
Mace VS.. Richardson laid over.
Nicholson VS.. Me. Cen. r. r., laid
over.
Braman VS.. Dodge, to be argued later
in the term.
Burrill VS.. Whitcomp, argued.
Gordon VS.. Braman, motion over
ruled FOR want of prosecution.
Trip VS.. Joy, motion overruled for
want of prosecution.
Stat" VS.. DOrgan, exceptions over
ruled for want of prosecution.
State VS.. Workman, cont.
State VS.. Keuchar. exceptions over
ruled for want of prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
COSTS NOTHING FIT FAILS.

sawditeh & Webster and Percy W..
Means Give Guarantee Bond with
Mi.o.na, Natures Remedy for Dys-
pspsia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
The Standing of the
Doll Contest at
C. F. BILODEAU's.

MARTHA WARD 453
MURIEL HOLT $50
LEONA CASAVANT .......... 136
CABILDA CLOUTIER ......... 1853
LOIS CONE 144
EVA GRANGER ........ 110
MYRTLE BURNS ................. "A
ELLIOTT RIIACk ..... 9
MISS Stafford REORGANIZATION. ?
GLADYS MERRILL ........... 5
CLARA JACKSON ................ 2
ESTHER BLAISDELL ........... 2
JENNIE WRITTEN ............... 1
HELEN MORRESEY ............. /
MARION GARSIDE ................ 1
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
Talk
OUR HANDSOME
--..
House Coats
an n d----
Bath Robes
---------------
at $500
(while they Isst)

Superb stock Of Umbrellas,
Fur Caps, Fur Gloves, Silk
lined Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Ways Muflers, Travelling
Bags and Suit Cases for both
men and women, ,-Sweaters,
Fancy Vests, Cravat Pins,
Sleeve Studs, Hosiery, Un-
derwear, Silk Mufflers, Initial,
Silk and Linen Handker-
chiefs. All kinds. Of mems
and boys Clothing. Every
thing useful as we'll as pleas
ing. Special makes. Fine.
8 dues' -. :..f. "s.a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

considered, today, eight of which will
be argued orally by counsel.
The cases from Knox county have
been assigned for Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

JOURNAL ADS
eRINo nGeuLTs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

TcIs1A LODGE, NO. 141, F. & A.
fos-1ci,1 communication. Tuesday, Dec.
sf:5pP -, =. Vi. Work in NJ. N. degree.
at Al irsIc,.tion by Rt. Wor. Bro. ID. W.
An.r am, Ji:trict deputy grand master
3@s,,t ,n1Iaa A.! s%jG,TandS 1% attand brethren are
cFdA'ijio ijioHN CLAIR MINOT. w. M.
STJAIrDE w. TOWNSEND, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY:

u,rv coMMANDERY, NO.7,K.T
ns n.s meeting at Masonic Temple. Fri
s.atea esi,anjog' lri' Dec 16 at 80 O'Clock. Tht
y. al.,esed sss amendments to the bylaws VII WI,
y acteu s"iourning in the city are cor
daDy iHcjHAs HCHAs F. COOK. F.. c;
F. BLANCHARD. Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
PORTLAND, NE

THE GREATEST MUSICAL ORGAN
IZATlON IN THE WORLD
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
FORMER EMPLoYE MAKES CHARGES

There is now considerable talk over
charges being made by former en-
ploye of the New Castle county work.
house. According to this man, whose
name is not used, Chief Warden A. S.
Meserve has been using meat purchased
by the county for the purpose of feeding
the dogs of clothing contractor, left the
institution at night without any one be-
ing present who knew the combination
to the doors to open them in case of fire,
and did various other things which he
ought not to have done.
1t is explained that the bones were
given to the man who has the clothing
contract but in view OF the fact that pris-
oners at the workhouse are being fed for
about seven cents day it is not throught
that much meat was adhering to the
bones. The other portion OF the story is
denied. Chief Warden Meserve declares
there are four officers who know the COM
bination to the locks and that one OF
them is always in the building to let out
the prisoners to place of safety in case
of fire.
Chief Warden A. S. Meserve, will ask
the trustees of the institution at their
next meeting to investigate the charges
made concerning his management by the
former guard.
When asked if he had any statement
to make concerning the anonymous
charges, Mr.. Meserve last night said he
would not discuss them at this time, but
would request the trustees to make full
and complete inquiry.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
MAD MASTIFF

For awhile on Sunday the family of
Courtland G. Clark of near Delaware
City was terrorized by huge mastiff
dog that evidently had gone mad. 1t
was killed after being shot four times.
The animal was valued at $3.50 and was
owned by Henry P. Scott of Reybold
station.
While Mrs. Clark was peering from a
window in her house she observed the
animal sullenly trot up the lane toward
her house and saw it grab valuable
Spaniel puppy. Prizing the Spaniel
highly she got her revolver and fired
shot at the mastiff, hoping to drive it
away. The shot struck the dog in the
hip and after releasing its grasp on the
smaller dog it bounded at Mrs. Clark.
She just closed the door in time to es-
cape being bitten.
Mrs. Clark summoned her husband,
who got his shot gun and went out to
meet the mastiff in combat. 1t was wait.
ing and sprang toward Clark, who fired
a load OF shot into its body. The canine
rolled over but regaining its feet renewed
the attack, aud Clark let go the second
barrel, which evidently reached a vital
spot. To make sure that the animal was
dead Clark fired third load of shot into
it. The mastiff is supposed to have
been bitten by mad dog recently.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
RAILROAD TOUR TO
CALIFORNIA

A personally conducted tour to South
ern California will leave Baltimore and
Washington by special train from Har-
risburg over the Pennsylvania Railroad,
on February IL. The route of the tour
will be via New Orleans, stopping at that
point three days to witness the Mardi
Gras festivities. The special train will
be continued through to Los Angeles,
from which point tourists will travel in
dependently through California and on
the return trip.
The special train in which the party
will travel from New York to Los An
geles will be composed of high-grade
Pullman equipment, and will be in
charge of Pennsylvania Railroad Tour
ist Agent.
The round-trip rate, $3.50, covers
transportation and all expenses on the
special train to Los Angeles, including a
seat for the Mardi Gras Carnival. From
Los Angeles tickets will cover transpor-
tation only, and will be good to return
at any time within nine months, via any
authorized trans-continental route, ex-
cept via Portland for which an additional
charge of $500 is made.
For complete details and further infor.
nation, apply to Ticket Agents; H. Has
son, Jr., Passenger Agent Baltimore
District, Baltimore and Calvert Streets,
Baltimore, Md; B. NJ. Newbold, Pas
senger Agent Southeastern District, Fif-
teenth and G. Streets, Washington, D.
c., or George w. Boyd, General Passen-
ger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
FACTS ABOUT COLUMBIA

Some facts about Columbia which come
by way of Washington are in point just
now. Columbia not counting Panama, is
as large as California and Texas COM
bined, and has over ten times the popu-
lation of Panama, an estimate made in
1881 puts the figures at 100000, exclu-
sive Of the people of Panama, Bogota, its
capital, has been called the "Athens of
America" Its population is 125, 900; the
National University is located there and
the city has an excellent library of $4,000
volumes; picture gallery, an observa-
tory, and number of learned institu-
tions. Twelve days are required to 60
from the coast to the capital. One lands
al Barranquilla at the mouth of the Mag
dalena River, goes up the river, by stea-
mer to Honda-9235 miles from the coast;
then by rail for % miles to Ell Dorado,
by mule journey for forty-five miles to
Facatativa, and from there by rail again
to Bogota, twenir.four miles.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
PREACHER EXTRADITED

Securely manacled SO as to prevent his
escape, the Rev. Irwin B. Taylor on Sat-
urday, started for Iowa in custody of
Sheriff Beatty, of Keokuk county, in the
courts of which he is to be tried for big
amy, his first wife being Mrs. Agnes
Maser Taylor of Wilmington, and his al
legged second wife Mrs. Florence Graves
Taylor, of Mt. Pleasant, Ia.
Thus for the second wife has not taken
any action against her preacher-husband,
but her father, who is one of the best
known residents of that county, insti-
gated the proceedings that resulted in
Taylor being taken west.
Should they be necessary, Mrs. Taylor,
of Wilmington, and the Rev. DIR. George
L. Wolfe who married the couple, will
go to Iowa to appear as witnesses against
Taylor. The accused minister is 81 years
old, and before going west was member
of the Wilmington Methodist Conference.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
STORAGE PLANT AT WYOMING

Fruitland Grange, of Camden, the
most progressive grange of the State, is
planning several important movements
for the betterment of the farmers who
are members OF that association. Their
first experiment will be to erect a cold
storage plant at Wyoming, where car
loads of fruit and vegetables and grain
are shipped each summer and fall to the
northern markets. The building of the
warehouses and cold storage plant at
Wyoming would give the farmers place
to store their crops which could then be
sold at advantageous prices.
The farmers also have under considera.
ton the building of a model grange home,
near Camden, with acres of ground
which will be used as an experimental
station. The land would be used princi-
pally to grow fruits, vegetables and to
experimentwith fertilizers. The ''Grange
Home," as it will be called, will be used
to represent to the farmers what an ideal
farm and its Improvements thereon
should be.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
ESCAPED PILLORY

Governor Hum on Saturday morning
again remitted the corporal punishment
of Charles w. Jack, who was convicted
of assaulting DR.. James r. Mahaffy.
Many persons had gone to the workhouse
to see Jack stand in the pillory for an
hour, but they were disappointed, for
telegram came from the governor about
9 o'clock. 1t is expected that the Board
of Pardons, which refused to interfere
with the sentence of the court, will
again consider Jacks case on February
I'd. The respite was a asurprise to An
drew G. Gray and John F. Neary, attor-
neys for Jack, who had received no in
timation OF it,
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
GROWERS BELIEVE FRUIT SAFE

Fruit growers are meeting in various
sections of Delaware to discuss the prob
able after-effects of the biting zero
weather on fruit trees, particularly the
young trees which have been set ont in
great numbers by the farmers of Kent
and Sussex within the past two weeks.
Of number of extensive growers of
peaches and pears, who have been asked
concerning the fate of the young trees in
Yeathering the frigid wave, none will
venture positive opinion. Many, how
ever, are hopeful that, because of TIE
prevalence of dry weather throughout,
the sap i...d not been reached and the
wood n,i Sc iicUsly injured.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
FEBRUARY. COURT
Forty Couples Who Have Lived
UnbappiIy
WANT TO BE SEPARATED

Ihe calendars of causes for trial and
argument at the February term of court
nave been printed and distributed by
frothonotary Frank L. Speakmen. The
term opens the first Monday in February
and Judges who will sit are Chief Justice
Charles B. Lore and Judges Spruance and
Boyce.
The calendar contains 140 cases for
trial, number to be argued and the
following divorce cases:
Aubrey Thatcher VS.. Fanny F. That
cher, Benjamin B. Simpson VS.. Mary A.
Simpson, Jennie NJ. Messick VS.. Sere-
mus Messick, Ward V. Swan VS.. EIyina
Swan, Alice R. Jackson vs.. George Jack
son, Charles D. Jamison VS.. Kate Jami.
son, Annie Baldwin VS.. Arthur Baldwin.
Margaret Fulton VS.. Robert D. Fulton.
Lillian E. Moore VS.. Joseph R. Moore.
Eva Watkins, VS.. Issac Watkins, Elisha
5. Benton, VS.. Mary B. Benton, Leonard
K. Baylis, VS.. Jennie Baylis, Minnie
Hause, VS.. John w. D. Hause, Caroline
5. Brannstein, VS.. John Brannstein, Jen-
ME M. Collins, VS.. James W. Collins,
Ellis F. Lee, VS.. Andrew S. Lee, George
W. Spence, vs.. Anna B. Spence, Walter
u. Long, vs.. Ella Irene Long, Ida NJ.
Gregg, vs.. Robert NJ. Gregg, Alverta
Ward, VS.. Armor Ward, Lawrence J.
Potts, VS.. Ellen G. Potts.
Daisy L. Moon vs.. Ellsworth E. Moon.
James c. Smith VS.. Mary Emma Smith.
Magdalena R. Farra vs.. John D. Farra.
Georganna B. Ferguson VS.. Lannes HI.
Ferguson, Charles Clampitt vs.. Lizzie ].
Clampitt, William S. Clark VS.. Amanda
E. Clark, Emma E. Day VS.. William
Herbert Day, James E. Stanton VS.. Eliz-
abeth Stanton, Lydia C. Downs VS..
Reuben Downs, Jervis A. Smith VS.. Hen
rietta Smith, Mary E. Gibbs VS.. William
Gibbs, Clara A. Hoffecker vs.. George S.
Hoffecker, Florence B. Joyce VS.. John
Henry Joyce, Jennie L. Clements VS..
Thomas G. Clements, Lillian NJ. Thom-
son VS.. Joseph G. Thomson, Lille E.
Coyle Reed VS.. George M. Reed, Jennie
Baylis vs.. Leonard K. Baylis, Robert
Henry Cubberly vs. Maude Cubberly.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
DELAWARE SOCIETY

The fourteenth Annual Dinner of the
Delaware Society of New York will be
held at the Waldrof-Astoria on Thursday,
February 18th, 1904 at 63OP. NJ.
The Governor of Delaware and others
prominent in the State will attend and
respond to tossts. The committee in
charge report that arrangements have
been made for dinner that will excel
anything of the kind in former years.
No Delawarean resident in New York can
afford to miss it.
Readers of this paper who know any
Delawarean residing in New York or
vicinity will confer favor Oh the Della
ware Society by sending the name and
address to the Secretary, W. H. Stayton,
80 Broad Street, New York City.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
DELAWARE NOTES
A new Methodist Protestant Church at
Redden has been dedicated.

new Methodist Protestant Church a
Redden has been dedicated.
Rev. W. 7. Cochran has been invited
to return as pastor of the Georgetown
Methodist Episcopal Church for another
year.
Some miscreant attempted to fire a
stable of Miss Emma Harris at George
town by pouring oil against the building
and applying match.
William Turner will be candidate for
the Republican nomination for Levy
Court Commissioner from the Eastern
district Of Wilmington.
Pennsylvania Railroad workmen are
daily being removed from Wilmington to
the new shops at Todd's cut and soon the
old shops in the city will be deserted.
Disguised with poor garbage collection
service in Wilmington, many residents
will appeal to Mayor Bird to see if he
cannot stir up the contractors.
Notwithstanding the protests of Magis-
trate George H. Hollis, the New Castle
County Levy Court Tuesday again re-
duced his bill against the county by $40.
While walking on the Delaware Rail-
road track at the foot of Thorn street,
Wilmington, lax, w. Sellers, an en-
ploye of the Delaware pump works, was
struck by train and severely injured.
In Wilmington Tuesday the mercury
dropped to zero and the streets were in
worse condition than for years. Eight
horses were so badly injured by falling
on the ice that they had to be killed.
John Walls and party of eight others
skated along the Delaware River shore
from New Castle to Delaware City, dis
tance of II miles each way, Monday.
The Wilmington Board of Health is
noting slippery sidewalks, and when the
weather permits, owners of such proper
ties will be directed to connect them
with sewers.
A spark in pipe in Albert Pedrick's
pocket set fire to his coat while he was
riding in Wilmington & New Castle
trolley car Monday causing much excite
ment, but little damage.
In Wilmington CITY Court Monday
Charles Peters, a soldier at Fort DUPONT,
accused Armor Ward and a woman Of
working the "badger game" upon him
and securing SO.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
KEEP AWAY

My boy, keep away from temptation,
1t may conquer you ere you think;
'Tis perilous thing to daily
And toy with the demons drink.
Many stronger than you have tarried,
They were safe and secure they thought,
Yet they yielded, one fatal moment,
And wide spread ruin was wrought.
So keep away from temptation,
IT'S your safest plan, my dear son;
Do not suly your life's fair record
Ere your manhocd's well begun.
For there's nothing but sorrow follows
In the wake of mans first drink.
Do not take the first step, it may plunge
you
Down over perdition's brink.