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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
MEMORY.
Why We Remember Some Things and For
get Others.

SCI ObUcIS
This is a subject regarding which good deal Of
nonsense is hahitually talked We often hear peo-
pie say that they have a good memory for certain
things but a bad one for other things This
believe to be a delusion. A mans memory may BE-
good It may be bad. but IL cannot well be good
FOR thing and bad for another thing Il might
well be said that bottle was good for holding
brandy. but bad for holding whiskey. In the case
OF feeble intellect all its faculties will be feeble
memory. judgment and all the rest-but they will
not be feeble for purpose and vigorous for an
other purpose. The fact is that memory is IN
itself equally powerful feeble for all purposes
but remember those things which interest us
most. and say that we have good memories for
such things: while forget those things which
do not interest Us. and we say. accordingly. that
have bad memories for those things.
Horace WalpOle used to say that his memory was
aIl-retentive as 20 the names OF persons and OF
places but that il was absolutely impotent in re-
gard TO dates. II has been said of hm-by Maeau-
lay thnk-that he could tell you the name OF the
grandaunt OF Klng Ethelwald: but that he could
tell you whether she lived in the year 500 or IN
the year 1900. The truth was that he took an IN
in names and genealogies. but IN dates.
Similarly. IN his introduction to Anne OF Gsier-
stein" Scott aptly says:
Il have through life been entitled to adopt old
Beattie. Of MeikIedale's, answer to his parish
minister when the latter was eulogizing him with
respect 20 the same faculty: No. doctor. said
the honest border laird. I have no command OF my
memory: Il retains only what happens to hit my
fancS; and like enough. sir. II you were 10 preach
TO me for a couple Of hours end Z might bs
unable at the close OF the discourse remember
one word OF it, Perhaps there are few men whose
memory serves them with equal fidelity as to many
different classes OF subjects but am sorry to say
that. while mine has rarely failed me as TO any
snatch Of verse trait OF character that had oncs
interested my fancy. 1t has generally been fraIi
support not only as to names and dates and other
minute technicalities OF history. but as TO many
more important things.
No 1t Is pretty certain That we have not good
memories for this and bad memories for that, in
any other sense than thar remember that which
interests and forget that which interests "a not
-<Notas and Queries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

middle of the yard and behind him stood the
distance. was the who kept the tally and
counted aloud each blow as IL fell-one. two three
have never anything else which was so
painful to witness The knout has large. thick
three by knots and with hard end and the
scourge descends like a bird OF prey and picks out
As soon as it was over. and the man vas found
doctor. who was one OF the best OF men, cared for
in New-YOrk.
One Of the most horrible Russian prison scenes
according 10 escaped liberated exfes IS the
spectacle of the convicts taking a bath. II has
long been the rule to compel the prisoners to wash
the day before Christmas. However thick may
be the dirt their bodies the of the year. they
must try to scraPe some OF It or az this time. in
the name OF the Church. In the story OF his exile
called Buried Alive DostOevslxy tells OF bath
ing scene. which affords n striking contrast to
that Of Jersey shore summer resorts. He says:
There were only two public baths in the town
one one was kept oy a Jew, and mad separate rooms
the higher classes. The other bath was patrYnized
only Few few BspRers at time and was s0T Tema asa
able for its dirt. We were taken there mat
convicts were as happy as children. Soldiers with
loaded guns accompanied US
When PetrOn opened the door Of the bathroom
hell by mistake. Into a room not more than twelve
beings were crowded
thick cloud Of vapor hung over the hathers
nearly envelOpinC them. and the floor filthy
that did not know where to set my foot When
at last We GOT to the wall where n bench wss we
found that every available place the forms had
already been taken Petron explained to me that
must buy place. PetrOT had prudently car
ried coin in his fist all the He handed 10
TO the man. who Immediately disappeared IN
der the bench just below my seat. where the mud
about two inches deep.
Few really washed themselves. as the common
people care but little FOR soap and hot wstsy their
idea OF bath consisting OF getting up TO the highest
shelf whipping themselves violently with bundle
OF birch twigs. and then pouring cold water down
their backs. And all this mass OF human
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
JAPS NIGHT FREE RUSSIAS CONVICTS.
VIST iRlIY or THESE MISERABLE URETCHES ON
SAKH4LTN ISLfND NEIR JAPANESE TERRITORY

japanese naval victories have already demoral-
lied Russia's exile system. and they might
deal II a staggering blow by throwing open its
chief Siberian prison. After sinking a few more
Muscovlte ships Japan would be able TO land troops
the convict island OF Sakhalin Just north Of the
japanese archipelago. and release the forty thou
sand men and women imprisoned there Once free
the nurderers traitors nhiiists and revoutionists
who compose its population would be able at last
20 avenge themselves some small degree upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

the further deportation OF conyicts to the island
II Russia attempts send her convcts by snip. as
was once her custom. from the Black Sea port OF
Odessa. the japanese warships will hold them up
somewhere along the Pacific Coast. II she sends
them by railroad to Vladvostok. the Mikado's ships
are likely TO capture them after they have been
put board ships for the island
Russia began sending exfles to Siberia in the
middle of the seventeenth century instead Of
branding them with hot irons. impaling them on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
"eUY Chine emo Gloss |eia's.
::HIGCINS&SEITER


This is the time to buy China and
Glass, and the place to buy at the best
possible advantage is right here. AS
an illustration of the values as they
are to be found here, we mention 4
few items herewith
IN THE CUT The following arti-
GLASS DEPARTMENT cles the very
best Cut Glass. we'll cut. beautifully polished.
and special value at the prices mentioned.
inch fruit, salad or berry Nappy. .s2.75 each
. $50
10 500
Water Bottles. two shapes. two
celery trays. .....-..-. :.........-S 500 eaeE
Salad, fruit or berry Bowl. 275
pint claret jug. .................. I.oO
IanAdfd Jug ............. o.OO
CLEARANCE SALE or NOVELTY As an
LINES At y ORIGINAL PRICE exampls
Of the entire line mention pattern Of
finest Limoges china with Rocco scroll on edge
in sage green with green border and flower
decoration in bouquets and festoons OF roses in
pink red and blue. with delicate shaded green
leaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12
DEADLY GAS.
Mrs. Addie R. Nyrick
Asphyxiated.
Miss Richie Of New Haven.
Has Narrow Escape.
Death Due to Escaping Coal Gas from
Furnace.

People were shocked, Tuesday morn
ing. of learning Of the death of Mrs
Addie II. Myrick, which occurred at her
home, - State street. in the carly
hours of the day. and the feeling of
sadness which followed the announce
mrnt was greater when it was learned
that the end had come through suffo-
cation from coal gas. 1t was only by
chance. too, that two lives were not
sacrificed instead of one. as when the.
discovery was made. 4 young colOrtd
woman, named Mamie Ritrhje. who
had just arrived IN the city, late Mon
day night. and had gone to Mrs Ny
rick'S house. was found in am uncon-
scious condition IN room adjoining
the one in which Mrs. Myrick's body
was discovered.
OF the incidents which preceded the
sad affair but little is known until the
discovery. AT about $40, Tuesday morn
ing. by Asbury Haskell, who drives
for 6. W. WadIeigh. Mr.. Haskell went
to the house. as is his usual custom.
after orders and finding the side door
closed. raped. The call was answered
BY the hired girl, who said that she
did not think that Mrs. Myrick was UP
and then went 10 the door of her room
to call her.
Not being able to get any response
she became alarmed and then Mr.. Has
kell stepped along to the window OF
the room. which is on the lower floor
ana looking in. saw Mrs. Myrick's body
on the floor He then went into the
house and telephoned to DIR. Sturte-
want. the police station, and to Coroner
Pl,lm,ner and the latter gentleman
with officer Fletcher arrived at IN
house a few minutes later, being soon
followed by DR.. Sturtevant.
The windows of the room were closeu
,rd fastaned and as the door was
locked it had to be broken in. AS soon
as the gentlemen entered the room the
cause of the tragedy became apparent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12
AMUsEM ENTs.
"A Soldiers Sweetheart"

May Fiske, supported by a competen,
company, opened Il two davs' enyaoe-
ment at the Opera house. Yesterday
At the evening performance "A Sol
dier's Sweetheart was presented 10 4
well-filled house. The play was vel,
staged, and the appreciation Of the au-
diencc was manifested in generous an.
pause accorded the company
May F'iske is rot stranger to An
gusta play-goers. ard he play chosen
Tor last evening gave admirable oppor-
tunity for the display Of the talent for
which she is reruted In the cas-,
Robert S. Moline in the character OF
Sergt. oTnole. and George III. RexIn,d
as Corporal Crhbttee. are especially
worthy of mention. Herbert Q. Er.erv
in the part of the villain, Ric1ard Cla-
ven. also did excellent work.
he ehtres actes were of a particu-
iarly clean ard high class Miss Fiske
and her company will appear. this ar
t"rnoon. in 'M'liss." ard, this evening.
IN IN" dramatiz;tior of "Thelma.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12
An American Play Goer's Opinion of
Louis J. Russell.

Nature has favored Mr. Russell in
giving him 4 fine equipment, mentally
and physically. His feelings ar,. very
deep. and the means 1t his command
Tor their Hlcquate utteranct are .x-
traHfilnary-Iot Mere strength or
voice alone. but the faculty Of being
app 'r@ntiN carried away by the
strength of his emotion and of swee,-
lnE along his hearers as by !: whiri.
wind.
At the heiPnt IF dolirious PASSION he
hes power OF sustaining himself
without a touch of the eAtravarant or
ludicrous. His ctta biity of Sustained
great intensity alter a gradual ascan,
from the calm level Of sweet gravity
and patient gentleness. as he shows In
''yrus Rlcnkarn. is a combination that
mast have existed in that fine and
famous actor. David Garr;ck
Mr. Russell will appear 1T the Op.r,
nouse. Tuesday. oct. is. in The Mid
ilenlan, when our local theatre-eoers
VIII have an opportunity of witnessing
ne performance of grand play artis-
ideally presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12
NH Growing Weaker
Strenuous Life is Using Up Their
Vital Forces and Energy Faster
Ir.n Nature Replaces Them.

A. "a r"9lH; many are being stricken
with paraly Viz. lOcomOtor ataXia. and
rrrynuS nrustratiOn. To Overdo any
thing is harmful. and a continuation
at it Will wear out the strongest man.
ntorn,rE. worry. hrain-tire. high llv-
ill., dissipation ana other excuses
ann abuses waste away the most vital
clements Of the blood. brain and nerve
forces and disease sets in. At first
tier" viii ho a general indispOsition,
moor appetite, Indigestion. severe
headache. wakcflinrss and weakness
in tn" back and spine. the temper irri-
table. the spirits depressed. the mem
ory poor and the mind weakened, end
hg in premature decline or decay.
br. Chase's Blood and Nerve Food is
composed Of the same elements that
nav" h"on wasted and worn out in the
Mood brain and nerves. BY making
new blood il turns weakness into
strength and forces new life and the
v'cor of youth into every portion Of
mo body restoring the patient to per-
fprt manhood Weigh Yourself before
taking IT, Price 80 cents,
Soiu ana Guaranteeo by 8owditch
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

tn" grand opening. last evening. of
the n"'N department store of Tie WHIT
man X adams Company. at the store
formerly occupied by item in the Me-
oniar lI.ll block. Was /; great success.
Tie public responded generously To the
cordial! invitation of the propIietors.
and the moving throl es that came and
Went throughout the evening were well
please WIN the new quarters and the
display "f Goods made hv these popu-
III norch"t#ts. DenniS's orchestra ei,-
:ci t&iil,d tie visitors with musical So
ettions. WAil,' tie polite attention Of
ne pfoprirtuls ana their able corr Z ..
assistants WAS accorded to all cnmors
one "f the first thines noticed. last
evening. Wis the excellent lighting 81
me store. This is accomplished bv
means % arc lamps Of one thousand
candle power. fitted With the conccntlir
Giffuser. Il comparatively new product
CT the General Electric Co, and en-
ployeG now for the first time in this
city. This furnishe 5 AZURE, white light.
that is the nearest approach yet mad,
to sunlight.
The shelves md counters on tn,
~ CT il"'i tNtiiilt Il " Ell ''tttlSt'l 81 cE
Of dress goods and silks that will pl,+:st
even til" most exciting Of The feminine
shopping people. while the ,ii.pIay Or
rich laces. dainty ncckWear. trir1nInus
md gloves are truly u tcmolation f..
DE e,eS of the fIsti iious. In addition
20 tn go 3,'S enumerated. there viii also
be fonnn On this tlpor Il full line or COT
ton ana Knit underwear, hosiery ana
"orSetS. together with Il pleasing as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

rs the room was flied with coal gas.
MIS-. Mylick lay on her face on the
t!0nr, dead, and from appearances
Go"th had resulted some time before
the body was found She was in her
night clothes and from the position in
which the body lay it was thought that
she arose from her bed when partially
overcome by the gas and pitched for
ward to the floor, where she expired.
In the front room, adjoining Mrs.
Myrick's steering room, was found
III" young color2d girl lying face down.
IL front OF 4 sofa. from which Size had
fallen. She WAS alive, but in Il very
Scrio-:s condition frcm the effrts of
tn" gas Whic h she had inhaled ANA WAS
duicEly taken 10 the city hDSiital,
wh"r" -hc nrW is and though She Still
feels he effects OF the gas she will re-
cover.
TIL" cause of the sad affair VAS coal
gas trcm the furnace. without doubt.
AS the presence Of the gas III the two
i'"olus could be accounted fer in no
other way. There were 4 number of
boarticrS in the house, but none Of
them We're reported to have suffered
any Inconvenience from the gas and it
appeared to have been confined to tile
wv" room mentioned.
Mr.. Myrick was up at ! o'clock. toI
let II Tie young l;itchie woman, who
arrived in the city on train II. She
o"nr IN from New Haven to accept 4
p"Siti"n as help in the family Of an
Augusta citizen. having been recon-
m'ndc3 by airs. w. J. A. Collins of
Hartford. who is n daughter of Mrs
y Wick. Miss Richie had been given
20 understand. it is said. that a team
would he in waiting. hut not finding
any she went up to Mrs. Myrick's toI
stay until morning. From appearances
shf mad retired for the night on the
SOFA as h>r clothing lay on q chair
ana she was Wrapped in blanket.
Mfs. Myrick was about s. years of
age "hd thc widow of the late Edward
=. Nyrirk. She was woman resnect-
ca ny I'll who knew her and though
~ iNtd mainly within her home. she |
MA" many friends. who will %rjeye on |
,'@'hIAS OF her death. She is survived |
's "'Io daughter. Mrs. Collins. who will !
n'N' ne heartfelt sympathy of every
o'ie III her bereavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

i sofa pillows and RUGS An assortment
of trun:.s AND bags Will also be carried
| in this Department.
McSSrS. Whitman e Adams VIII give
their personal supervision 10 al ic.-
rartlne!.tS of the new store, employing
40 floor walkers. The same efficient
body of statesmen and saleswomen who
are wei and favordbly known to the
shopping 3dblic Of Augusta ana sur
rounding towns Will serve them as be-
fore. Many OF these clerks have been
tor long period with this establish-
ment, which has been a part OF Au-
5ustas business history for nearly half
4 century. 1t was conducted rs Il III,
goods store for &c years before the
present management took hold of it:
the old firm nnme Of Fowler & Hlmlen,
preceded by Fowler. Hamlen < Smith
being Well remembered
The Whitman & Adams Compal,
bought out tire former dealers in 1900
completely remod Hing the store. Oh
january 1th, 1904, the disastrous fire
compelled them to vacate temporarily.
since which time they have been con-
tinuins their business il. very cramped
ara in2onvenient oaarters elsewhere.
Today they are open Tor business in the
new store on the site OF the Old Neon
ian Hail block. md with new euuip-
ment iii commodious quarters are pre-
pared II serve the public even more
satisfactorily than in the past. The
new building was built upon plans to
meet the needs of this firm and the
work has been well and thoroughly
done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

pleasant feature in connection with
Inc Whitman & Adams Cos. opening
last evening. were the remombronces
from their business associates in III.
shapa Of beautiful floral offerings tba
contributors being W. +. Senter or
,boSt"n' Geo. York Of Portland. r. J.
Nlch"ilS OF lynn, Mass. Hoyt's FIX
press Co. ii. y. Ham of Boston. Pow
htch < Webster ana 7. G. Buckley OF
augusta. J. W. Spaulding Of Portland
{. l.. Adams of Boston. and several
others. The firm. mad as guests for the
evening. people from Watrrville. Gar.
''IEer, Winthrop. HllIowall. Portland
ana Boston. not to mention those from
ms city and the great store wa,
packed to the limit for more than an
hour and Il half
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

Here are Il few pointers on the fall
and winter styles for gentlemen:
Dress ovcrcoats for the coming win
ter will be- shorter. They will be cut
single-lrcastcd with nv front and vel
vet collar The surtout and paddock
coats are not as fashionable. this sea-
son. an! will not bc used to any great
extent. TIL" Old ulster has gone by
ana IN its place is the steamer coat"
This coat is cut double breasted, is
draped loosely and has a broad collar
of the sam" material The materials
are mostly Shetlands and Millions in
grlyS, blacks. blues ana brown mix
lures. The plain black or oxford mix
lures are most desirable. In suitings
or business garments there is a great
change. the coat is much longer with
A center vent in the back and another
plata close competitor-has no seam
in the back and vents on the sides. All
| undcrcoats are Very much longer. The
new frock coat is full and straight: but
| it is not as popular as last season. In
su'tihs patterns the tendency will be
to run to Quiet srays and blacks 4
| very SVEN surfing is Il plain, broadwale
| oi" ~ pavement gray. Cheviots
J ii"iu .loi l'No OF with the general pub
rs va 'n"usht that hard-fa ccd
worstedS would become nopular. this
season. but the great majority seem n
prefer rouSh-facsd Scotch goods for
business use. They are coming in
rlhids and stripes; but over-plaids are
the leading thing in their line. A gray
with a brown OF blue or a green over
plaid makes Very artistic effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

by halves and Messrs Burns and Favor
will cehtainly feel proud of the care
fully selected cast that will appear in
King Pepper at the Opera House.
oct 10 and 20. Much interest is being
shown in this musical effort and its
success is guaranteed. II is full of ac-
ton. humor. catchy airs and pretty
girls. I'm Satisfied" by King Pepper
ana chorus, in the second act. is a very
pretty number ana on, that will please.
We Come" by the six maids. is anoth-
er pleasing melody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

Nj members of Kcnncbcc Lodge. NJ.
III. New England order of Protection.
are invited to the meeting next Thurs
day evening. Candidates Will receive
the obligation and a long list of appli-
cations viii be presented. Plans are
being perfected for the class initiation
which is soon 10 occur. and in which
all members should he sufficiently in
t-rcst-d to attend the meeting Thurs
day evening. Refreshments viii be
rVel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12
Deafness Cannot be cured

by local applications. as they cannot
There is only one way to cure daafness
ana that is by constitutional remedies
i!eafness is caused by an infiamt.d condi
tlon OF the mucous lining of the F.uStach
you have rumbling sound or imperfact
Iearing. ana when it is entirely closed.
a'eainess Is the result. and unless the in
1ammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition.
nearing will be destroyed forever: nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which IS nothing but an inhamed con.
ditlon OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrhl
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free
Sold by druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

IN ttis perplexity she remembers to
nave heard her father speak with
praise of the Duke Orsino. and ha ting
ascertained that he is not married. and
that therefore his court is not a proper
asylum for her in her feminine charac-
ter, she attires herself in the disguise
OF a page. as the best protection
against uncivil comments. The duke
lo"es Olivia and Viola becomes his
messenger and the Interpreter of his
love: and as the page she attracts the
favor Of Olivia. at the same time excit-
ing the jealousy of her lord. The situa-
ton is critical and delicate. but ex-
qusitely is Miss Wainwright fitted to
the character OF Viola. carrying her
through the ordeal with all the inward
and spiritual grace of modesty.
The seat sale is large.
King Pepper Soon.
n mi .,,,i.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-12

Inc sagadahoc county fair at Tops
.. opehct, Yesterday, and will con-
49, '"uaS and Thursday. Twenty
sa were sold at, the Maine Central
staI1oi' Yesterday forenoon. and there
,''i' would have been a mach
~ t,,rao e.ehdance, had it not been for
~ -, r"tehing weather Of tho morn
49, lay will be the big day Of the
three' ana if the sun consents 70 smile
ui'on an@ earth. there will be hig At
TENDANCE Special trains vii, he r,n