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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

The course of true love has not been
running any too smoothly for Mr.. and
Mrs. G. {. Wray of London They eloped
and were married in Liverpool, and on
arrival here met agents of the girls
father. who attempted to stop them.
The husband Indignantly said: "She
is my wife. We were married in Liver
pool. and l consider any further inter-
ferance an insult" Things looked a
little brighter later. when a cable was
received from home saying Write to
Daddy" The young couple are bound
for Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

The Rhode Island Republicans. Tues
day, slipped into line and made a most
cordial endorsement of President
Roosevelt's administration and in
structed the delegates 10 vote FOR his
nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
Matted BY
THE PEOPLE.

Half Il century ago, when
the late Reverend Father
John O'Brien of Lowell,
Mass, recommended to his
parishiOners and friends the
prescription that had re-
stored him to health and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Lillian NOrdica says she gave her
husband. Herr Doehne. from whom she
now seeks divorce, s3OO, 900 during their
married life and the Boston Traveller
remarks that it shows that her spouse
lost a good thing when she determined
10 leave him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

DIR. Dyer of New Orleans announces
leprosy, but New York doctors are az;
usual. skcrtic1l. 1t will be remembers
I'd that Now York is the city where six
icperS we're turned loose from the
hospital. on the ground that lcprosy
was not contagious
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Maine always has something good
and oftimes a little better than others
and among the rest were the famous
triplets, whose numbers were broken
last week by the death of one, Mrs.
Martha Hagar at Somerville, Mass.
The other two sisters married brothers
by the name of Fossctt and reside at
Union, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Bangor, April 2Sth, 1904.

Report comes from Port Arthur Of
a social entertainment on board one OF
the Russian battleships. I'VE pre-
guests were supplied with diving
SljtS.''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
The latest in the line Of Homes Is

The latest in the line OF Homes Is
one in Washington, or rather one ABOUT
to be esta blished by the Society 1or
Homeless Dogs. The society has just
held a meeting to reorganize ana re-
ncwed interest and many new members
were reported. Many dogs Will now De
expected to send In their applications
for rooms,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

1t is something novel to hear Of Il
whole town owned by one concern, but
Gala. Oregon. enjoys that distinction
The place has grown up around bust
hess plant owned by the Templin
brothers and they have Just sold the
whole thing. business and town, to
other parties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
Biu RcusecIeaning Job.


Apparently Uncle Sam has good big
Job of housekeeping on his hands i'll
Panama before any part of the lsthmus
will be fit for Americans to live in. A
death rate of from 30.S TO 'o5 according
tn whose poDulation guesScS YOU accept,
doesn't sound alluring to cur young men
who are always ready to do so much in a
new country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
Reminders.

every now and then said the rclcnt-
less man. 'the corporations are reminded
by the courts that they can't do as they
please"
'H don't know about that" answered
Senator Sorghum. "'rhey are merely lc-
minded that they will have to find som"
new way Of accomplishing the same re-
suit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Now comes Russia's turn ana wor
is sent out that her warships have
sunk four Japanese transports and 1000
men perished. Those whose synlpa-
thies are wholly with Russia and who
have been Obliged to listen to praise OF
the Japs by their admirers can now
come out in force and turn the tables.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Oar is limit to any mans stipersti-
tion.' said Uncle Eben. IF YOU dreams;
bout Il special race hoss, you feels like
bcttn' on him. but if you dreams bout a
pick an shovel you don't have to ffof
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
His Taste,

what is your favorite opera?'
Faust answered Mr. Comrox. prompt
ly. although" he added confidcntialIy.
Il can't help wishing that the miliadp
charged so seat. so that mother and
the girls wouldn't be ashamed to go"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

ESTABLISHED, 1s25.

No notice whatever will bs taken Of
unsigned communications.
1hs Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
1ected communications.
Address all communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
A Warnina.

To feel tired after exertion Is one
thing; to feel tired before is another.
Don't say the latter is laziness-it
isn't; but it's sign that the system
lacks vitality, is running down. and
needs the tonic effect Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
It's a warning, too-and sufferers
should begin taking Hoods at once.
Buy a bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
LIGHT AND AIRY.
AS Abbreviated.

In the next Dem. cOnv.
1t would cause a right smart of cont.
If some one should inquire
If they could not retire
Willyum J. on Il liberal p.
Memphis Scimitar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A Swinish OPPOSITION

NASHVILLE American Dem.)
Another argument in favor of Parker is
that the obese Hogg, of Texas. and Jim
Ham Lewis of the aurora borcalis, are
against him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Mrs. Elizabeth Dearinser of Taylor
vile. ILL.,, aged Sc years. who has 271 liv-
ing descendants. including 16 children,
= grandchildren. Ill great-grandchil-
dren and great-great-g grandchildren.
ought to have the pleasure of a trip to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
She Knew.

why are you weeping?" they asked
the brides mother. you should look on
the bright side Remember that you have
gained a SON.
Yes" she sobbed land lost friend"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
The Evanescent Plunger.

The race horse once again is here
The betting man is on the spct,
The race horse will be back next year
It's > to / the man will not !. ~s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
Preferences.

1--WE never get precisely what we want
in this life" said the philosopher.
That's right" answered the cynic. "a
lot of towns through the country are get
ting libraries when they would rather
have the cash.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
Russia's Present Danger.


tBaltlmOre Amerlcan.)
Pretty soon that Russian army Will Ge
so big that the Japanese will find it. ant
then somebody else will bes discharged fol
COR
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
Men AnqeIs.

''Do you think there are any men angels
i'm heaven"
Sure thing. Many hcn-pcckcd hus-
band has died.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

The country roads are not so bad as
usual, this spring, as the ground was
not full of moisture when it froZe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28
Great Expectations,

Brown-'Thores a seedlcss apple out.
JonCs-You can't jolt me; haven't
been betting on n secdlcss watermelon
tor the last ten years?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

EX-President Cleveland and his family
VIII spend portion of the coming sum-
hf"hahiiity that the family may establish
Il permanent summer hcme in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

The L. of NJ ball team played three
games on its Massachusetts trip and
lost them ALL but doesn't propose to be
discouraged by little thing like that.
Rain prevented it's game with Harvard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

There were is Yeatons upon the sup
ncr committee at a recent meeting OIL
Belgrade Grange, and the list was not
exhausted, either. And the Yeatons
are famous cooks up that way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

If Brunswick does not profit by the
Augusta Water hearing it will not be
because its representatives failed to
follow faithfully every move III the
case.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

TIE Maine Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, who were in Washing
ton last week, attending their Conti-
mental Congress, discussed anew the
propriety of Maine furnishing another
statue Of someone of her distinguished j
sons for the St.tuary hall at the Cap
:tol. AS is generally Ilnown. each state
is allowed to place there two statues
of men distinguished in public life.
Maine, thus far. has only one statue,
that of Gov. William King. Several
Of the Maine Daughters were at the
National Capitol last week and noted
the lack of Names representation in
that galaxy. They broached the sub
ject at their meeting and several names
were discussed. The propriety of IL
statue of Hannibal Hamlin was men,
toned. although, as a former vice pres
ident. a bust of him is entitled to d
place in one of the inches of the senate.
The names of Senator FessendSn,
Speaker Reed, Representative Dinghy
and others We're also mentioned by the
daughters last week in that connection
and they propose to talk the matter
over further when they get back to
Maine. 1t rests entirely with the Leg
islature to select the man to be thus
honored and to make the necessary
appropriation for the molding of the
statue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Dexter has been somewhat excited
over a hold-up. attempted in the old
Ihighwayman style. A party composed
of gentleman and two ladies. had
been enjoying a drive during the early
part of the evening, and arriving at a
park wece su:p,i.;cI and thoroughly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

1t is not often that Il man has an op-
portunity to read his own obituary but
such an opportunity was afforded Cap
tain Munro ISucknam of Portland. this
week, when two morning papers pub
lished an account of his death from
neart failure the day before. Captain
Bucknam was very ill and report was
circulated that he had passed away but
the fact is that he is rapidly improving
and there is strong hope of his recoV-
arV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Readfield boasts of yOungster 6
years old. who has never learned t.
read, will tell you if you ask him. by
the shape and the position on the map,
the names OF the counties of Maine. and
in the same way all the states in the
Union and their capitals. and also all
the countries of the old world. W.
know of lots of people 10 times his age
who cannot do as much, not because
they cannot read but because they
never knew.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

Everything has changed in Dur
birthplace it was. "and that is the rea-
son so many of the people are willing
to sell their homes where they have al
ways lived and which they loved
there is nothing now to hold the neigh
bors together and that reconciles them
somewhat to leaving togsthc: win i'f
feet that they expect too still greater
changes. Many who have sold their
farms have no idea where they will go
or what they will do. 1t is very
strange condition of affairs. but many
Who loved the cid Durham do rot know
it or care to stay there now. Oh
course it is Sandford and Shiloh which
has made the change.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-04-28

G. p. r. Smith of Machias has pair
of twin lambs on his farm which can
now about six weeks old, and both are
covered with two distinct kinds of wool.
On the forward part of the body the
wool is snort and curly, while on the
hind part the wool is fully one and one
half inches longer than IN the forward
part. The dividing point is about mid
way Of the body and on both is clearly
defined. The lambs have attracted
much attention during the past few
weeks, many people going to the farm
for the express purpose of seeing them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
HEAD-oN COLLISION.
STA P.F,ons Killed and several Others S.
vsr.Iy Isjured In an Accident on,
nm Alabama Line.

Birmingham. Ala, March s.-Six per-
sons killed, three fatally hurt, two in
jured and o limited express train and
o freight partially destroyed by fire
comprise the results Of a head-on col
lision yesterday on the Alabama Great
South western railway near Kewanee.
II miles north Of Meridian, Miss, The
trains involved were the southbound
limited on the Queen G Crescent sys-
tenn and northbound Southern rail-
way freight, both roads using the
same tracks between Meridian and
York.. The express train was almost
three hours late and was running at a
speed Of go miles an hour. Immediate
ly after the crash the wreckage took
fire, the mail car. combination bag
gage and express car and the smoker
being destroyed, az were also six
freight cars. Both engines were to-
tally wrecked. It is understood the
wreck was caused by the freight train
overlooking orders to meet the express
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
THE WICHITA CONVENTION.
Victor Murdoch Nominated By Acclsms-
ton for Congress-D. w. Blsine's Ca
nal Scheme Voted Down.

Wichita, Kan, March Sat the
Seventh district congressional conven-
ton here yesterday Victor Murdoch
was nominated by reclamation to sue
coed himself In congress George H.
Hunter, Of Sumner county, was chosen
as presidential elector and Col. Tom ].
Jackson, Of Newton, as alternate. For
delegates to the national convention o.
z. Smith, of Wichita. and w. J. Fitz-
gerald, Of Dodge City, were elected.
Resolutions were passed indorsing D.
W. Mulvane for national committee
man, F. Dumont Smith for delegate
at-large, and the delegates were in
structed to vote for the last two at
the state convention. A resolution in.
dorsing the interstate freight canal
scheme Of D. W. Blaine, of Pratt, was
voted down.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
Rallnt boz SHINING Charred.

Denver, Col, March 9.-District
Judge Johnson yesterday gave permits
sion to attorneys for the League for
Honest Elections to have photographs
taken of fraudulent ballots used in
precinct two Of the Fourth ward Of
this city. It is claimed there are less
than 200 legal voters in this precinct,
yet at the November election 726 bal
lots were deposited in the box. Crimi-
nal charges are pending against City
Detective William Green and the other
election officers Of this precinct and
yesterday complaints charging ballot
box stufing were filed against the Of
ncers Of still another Fourth ward pre-.
cinct.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Jersey COW for sale. or trade fol
driving pony. Geo. Swick, North
Cedar 81. 62-2tsc"
Marriage license; Ernest Gandi
and zelma Acright. .is8, "
John Hamburger 10 improving.
Heis Of Hbzleit's ssnitarinm. Il
IF. G. Puliver shipped to Cleve-
land two cars Of as fine horses 80 ever
left the county.
-Benjamin Shockey shipped
another carload Of horses to Penn.
sylvania this evening.
The Methodist aid society 10 plan
ming to paint the parsonage, build
new sidewalks. etc. What would the
churches do without the aid societiesp
"A. B. Elwick 10 relocated In the
Hees building, corner Sd and Cedar
and has handsome store for bis wall
paper and paint stock. g. @. Cradle,
the painter. has headquarters there
also.
Harry Lifts 10 trying to introduce
. new style Of cap and G. @. Sterl is
wearing new style hat. We don't
like either one Of the styles. Women
don't know 1t but men have just ss
much grief about headgear as do the
ladies.
Over In the carriage works addi-
sion where the road has been for years
Fnn. across the corner Of lot some
one has strung bsrbed wire out to
! square corner, reaching across the
accustomed track. In twilight 1t is
Invisible. Why do the authorities
allow lit may cause terrible dam
Age and is Q menace TO everyone 60
Ing over that much travelled thor
Dnghisre.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
RACING WITH PRoA Boats
Fragile Craft That Can Sail Faster
Than Many Made for
Racing.

The most interesting feature Of the
yacht Grub at Biscayne bay Fla, 10
the number Of proas owned BY the
members; in no other section is the
building of them carried on and their
use encouraged and practiced, says the
illustrated News. Until within the last
few years, these fragile craft did not
come practically before yachtsmen. It
was in countries where trade winds
prevail that they were built and sailed.
and we are told by Folkard and 9TH
ers that they have been in use In the
Ladrones and South Sea islands for
several thousands Of years.
When we see one of these dainty
craft, "a feet long and only two feet
wide, with an outrigger looking all the
world over like "straddle bug" as 1t
rushes through the water enveloped
in mist at the rate Of 20 miles an hour,
the two men on board, one at the helm
ian oar) and the other sliding up and
down ("hiking" as they call it, on the
delicate outrigger as human ballast,
every time the wind freshens or falls,
the crew seems to be amphibious, for,
If the mixer" chances to miss stays,
as it were, by failing to move quickly
enough to preserve the equilibrium Of
the craft, over she goes, and the men.
particularly If air tanks exist at the
interchangeable stem and stern, as they
do on all modern-built proas, topple
into the sea, and, holding on respect
lively fore and aft, "unhitch" the lug
sail, set the light boat ION its feet" bail
her out, slide aboard over the sharp
ends, and away she goes like creased
lightning through the enveloping mist.
The proa is the reverse In model of any
pleasure craft in the country; the hull
is not symmetrical, the sides being I'M
equal and of different form. The lee
ward side is fiat from stem to stern,
and acts as q leeboard or centerboard,
while the windward is rounded, as In
other boats. The outrigger, usually
about ten feet long, has attached at its
outer end miniature boat, dainty
replica, six feet In length. Of the par
emit craft. When the proa is sailing
on an even keel it is not an impeachment
to speed, and when on the wind it is
sometimes tilted upward to an angle of
Is degrees, but a movement outward Of
/ foot or more of the mixer" causes
It to reach the water, throwing upward
md around dainty speeks of foam,
which, blended with those dashed from
he bow of the fast-sailing proa, pro-
luces a mist that enfolds both crafts
sometimes, SO dense as to render them
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
Old Leather Bottles.

Leather bottles. or blackjacks, were
common In Europe two centuries ago
The bottles were often made OF one skin
dcubled up and closely stitched together,
leaving an aperture for the neck. The
thick piece between was inserted for the
slip; It was meant TO be slung At the
back. q leather thong passed through
two loops placed on either side Of the
neck. and Il vas sufficiently Eat At the
base to stand when put down. The stop
per was made Of wood. horn or old Ieath-
sr. A good deal Of cars was required IN
the preparation Of leather, which had
70 be oiled and worked with hammers to
make II supple and then washed with a
I've 20 that ~ The lmpurisy vas entirely
removed, leaving the leather clean and
dry. No moisture or air had any sneci
On r. Blaekiacks were n fact nurou1
made n rariout elrsa. Theg usrs rous-
llnl1 stitched lnsitk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
UToPIAN COMMUNITIES.
Wherein Poverty and Dishonesty Are
Unknown and Peace Per-
petually Prevails.

Denmark claims that there is not q
single person in her domain who can
not read and write. On the northern
coast of New Guinea, the island of Ku-
taba, surrounded by wall OF coral 300
feet high on one side and rom so to
100 feet on the other, maintains 10 vii
lagos of natives, to whom war, crime
and poverty have been unknown since
the beginning of their traditions, says
Golden Penny. The most peaceful and
comfortable community IN Europe is
the commune of the Canton Vaud. n
Switzerland. Nearly everyone is well
of, and there are no paupers.
Finland is realm whose inhabit-
ants are remarkable for their inviolate
integrity. There are no banks and
no safe deposits. for no such security
is essential. You may leave your lug
gage anywhere for any length of time
and be quite sure of finding 1t un-
touched on your return. and your
purse full of money would be Just as
secure under similar circumstances,
The Firms place their money and val
uables in holes in the ground, and
cover them with big leaf. Such treas
ure is sacredly respected by all who
mass II. Int in the rare event of a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
NEW ABILENE DIRECTORY.
Handsome Volume With Much Valu'
n able information.


The new Abilene city directory,
issued by the American Directory Co.,
with G. s. Upshaw in charge, came
Of the press today and is pleasing
surprise to every one who has seen 1t.
\ II Is not only an attractive volume Of
i76 pages but 1t contains fund Of in
formation that will prove very valu.
able to every resident Of the city.
The book was printed BY the RE-
rLEcToR job rooms and 10 Of course,
\ handsomely made.
The first rs pages are devoted to an
excellently written history Of the city
emDellished by cuts Of early cabins,
..Wild Bill,"the courthouse. city hall.
main streets, flood scenes, school
houses, creamery, etc., and including
an account Of the leading industries
Of the city. Next is complete
church directory with officers ofevery
church (the town has only IA churches
at this time.) The % lodges are given
half page each with lists Ct officers
and interesting facts concerning them.
There 10 complete school directory,
Official city directory and classified
business directory. Over $50 bust.
ness firms are listed.
The city directory is carefully pre-.
pared and includes the name aud resi-
dence Of every adult resident Of the
city. The information In this de-
Psrtment is we'll arranged and In
rludes over $500 names. Following |
u the complete indexed telephone ex-
change list Of the city and county. In
clnding toll lines and farm lines.
The book 10 . model and the com.
pliers have reason to be proud Of IL.
We are certain that the town will
greatly appreciate having IL.
The directories will DO delivered
nszt week, one being given free TO
each family. Those receiving them
will be requested to sign receipt for
he book, these receipts being for the
purpose Of showing the advertisers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
FLOODS IN Pennsylvania.
The Situation serious 10 the wyoming VAL
ley wiikeabarre Cut on and tho Low
lands Covered with water.

WilkesbarTe. Pa, March 9.-The
Wyoming valley last night was in the
grasp al another mighty food. The
situation has been serious since late
Monday night and 1t Is feared the
worst is yet to come. the gorges in
the Susquehanna river to the south
Of this city and the great mass Of Ice
to the north being a menace so long
as they remain intact as they do.
Wilkesbarre all day long has been
completely cut of from the rest Of the
Wyoming valley and for miles up and
down the river the lowlands are COM
pleteIy covered with water and lea.
The early morning scenes and during
the entire day were most exciting.
Last night there were but few peo-
pie In the homes of the flooded sec
lions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10
Fatal FIght oysr Roundary Llne.

Walden, Miss, March 9.-In a fight
between Aaron Stewart and son on one
side and w. w. Hill and two sons on
the other, the Stewards have shot and
killed w. w. Hill and his son, John
Hill, and seriously wounded Hunter
HILL The weapons used were pistols.
The difficulty arose in dispute over
boundary line. The parties were
neighbors living about twelve miles
west of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-10

Belle Fourche, s. D., March Coon
ditions among range cattle in this re-
gion are almost beyond belief Not
since 1886 has the e been so much suf-
fering and If Mar a continues with any
severity the percentage CT loss will al
most equal that Of the memorable win
ter Of Y years ago. The greatest suf-
fering has been .Aused by the lack Of
water.