davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
Paul GalIant's Friohtful Accident.

a few weeks ago the news reached
the city of the serious accident which
befell Paul Gallant while at work in
TIE capacity of lumberman for the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Co. in the vi
entity of the Rangeley lakes. 1t was
not until last week that he was able to
undertake the trip to his home in this
city. that the full danger to which he
had been exposed. was realized.
1t Will be recalled that, Nov. 1, Mr.
Gallant sustained a blow on his right
foot from an axe with which he was cut
ting lumber. The axe, glancing, struck
the foot about midway between the
heal and the toes with such force that
the bones Of the foot were severed and
the forward part left hanging by a few
tissues. He was alone for a considera BILE
While after he was rendered HELPLESS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
The Revival Services.

The revival services which are being
conducted under the auspices of the
Methodist Episcopal church on Pleas
ant street, commenced, Monday even
ing, with a forcible sermon by Rev.
r. n. Joscelyn of Gardiner. This tai
ented preacher, in unison with the local
pastor, Rev. c. w. Bradlee, will be ac-
lively engaged in this form of church
work through the week on each even
ing except Saturday, and on each af-
ternoon, beginning with today, Tues
day, with the exception of Saturday.
Although the travelling was not by any
means conducive to a large audience,
there was a good attendance in the
church 'vestry, last evening, and a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
THE COLBY CLUB
Holds Annual Meeting and Banquet
at the EImwood.

The annual meeting of the Colby
Club was held. Monday afternoon and
evening at the Elmwood hotel of this
city. The program of the occasion
was not fully under way until $50
o'clock. when the members present
We're served to a sumptuously pre-
pared dinner in the hotel dining room.
AT 7.30 o'clock. the meeting was called
to order by the president of the club.
DIR. F. c. Thayer.
The first action of business was the
election of Professor Hugh R. Hatch
of Colby College and Principal George
Stanley Stevenson of Coburn Classical
Institute to membership in the club.
Routine business then followed after
which the officers We're elected to serve
Tor the ensuing year as follows:
President, R. Wesley Dunn; 1st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

several years, having fractured her hin
iii fall. but her general health had
been very good considering her age
and her illness was regarded as a cold
her condition not seeming dangerous
until sunday morning, when pneumO.
MA developed and she failed rapidly
until death released her from her suf-
fering.
Three children, Charles f. of Oak.
land, Fred w. of East Highgate, Vt,
and Annie 3. of Oakland. and three
brothers. Leander, John and James
Blair. all of Richmond, survive.
Funeral services will be held at the
house, "Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J.B.
Reardon officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

vice pres, Rev. c. E. Owen; I'd wee
nres.. Rev. G. d. Sanders; Sd vice
nres. George Stanley Stevenson; Sec
rotary, Professor Hugh X. na,on'
treasurer, Professor Julian u. Iayioi :
The members, of the executive COLI
mittee were appointed as follows:
Professor IA j. Roberts, DIR. J. +. Hill
and H. r. Durham.
The latter part of the evening was
passed very pleasantly in social hour
and plans We're discussed relative 10
the work of the ensuing year. The
executive committee voted to hold a
meeting in the near future In which a
program for aggressive work will be
drawn up and many objective points
thoroughly settled which have long
been under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
Hammond-H Hooper.

Tie marriage Of Miss Maud Marian
Hooper of Manchester, n. H.. to Walter
Jean Hammond of Berlin, \. H., took
place at the home of the bride, last
Thursday. Mr.. Hammond is well known
in this city, being a graduate of Colby
College in the class of 1905. He has a
fine position in the employ of the Inter-
national Paper Co. and will reside in
Berlin iii the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
Mrs. CordeIia B. Crowell.

The death of Mrs. Cordelia p. Crowell
occurred at her home on Church street
at 1890 o'clock. Sunday night, after an
illness of only three days, with pneu-
monia. The deceased was born in Rich
mond, Me-. Nov. q, 1922, and was the
only daughter of Alexander and Fan
ME (Burgess) Blair.
She was married, Oct. q, 1914, to CAL
vim Crowell Of this town, who died,
April IA. 1888.
Mrs. Crowell had been very lame for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The Waterville street department has
commenced the work of sprinkling the
sidewalks of the city with sand. The
travelling for the pedestrian is danger
Gus, to say the least. 1t is wholly un-
wise for an elderly person without sup
pie joints and hardened muscles to at
tempt walking the ice-covered pavings
and walks until the proper authorities
have had sufficient time to make such
travelling safe. No broken bones or in
ternal injuries have as yet been report
ed. although such news would not be
altogether unexplainable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

and when found was exceedingly weak
from the loss of blood, lie being feared
that the loss of blood would result IA
tally. He was at once placed under
medical attendance and has been rapid
ly improving. He is at the present time
at the home of his brother. Nelson Gal
liant, on SeaVey street and the local
physician entertains strong hopes that
the bone will, in time, become united
and the foot wholly preserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Charles Horne. who has been build
ing q fine house for himself, has moved
in. Mr.. Horne is TO ue congratulated
upon his achievement. He has worked
steadily for other parties day times,
and evenings and what spare time he
could get mornings, he has erected this
fine home for himself and family.
finished it all in the latest style. and
his many friends here congratulate
himself ana family upon the possession
of so fine home, which he SO justly
deserves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
Municipal Court Trial List.

Tie following is the trial list for the
December term of the Waterville munic.
ipal court which opened it's first session,
Monday morning:
WEDNESDAY, DEC. C.
4l5-Levine VS.. Higgins. Hussey; Clair,
36-McCullah vs.. Wells Johnson; 3. &
1-McLaughln VS.. Nelson. Clair; B. &
4Gj-Snell vs.. Hamlin & TT. Fuller; Hus-
s"y. z. M.
499-BesSey VS.. Smell. Hussey; 3. q B.,
AZ. Nj
THURSDAY Dec. Z.
3713-McManus vs. Messier. B. & B.; L. &
NJ, \. Nj.
51o2-Light VS.. Philbrook. Nelson; Clair,
2ey- G %; eli Bros. vs.. Knox. Hussey
l4-Green VS.. Hill B. & B.; Philhrook,
2 z. NJ.
55Iotten vs.. Bowe. Hussey: Clair,
5lO-Wyman VS.. Phlbrick. Field; Clair
FRIDAY, DEC. S.
slS- Sd,f vs. Wilson. Hussey; Phil
47S-Richards vs.. Sawyer. Hussey; Saw
Yer, 10 A. M.
495-Redington VS.. Flynn. Hussey; Mel
son. II A. NJ.
4SZ-fussey VS.. Iooler. 1luSSey, l.. " M,
p. M.
5O2-Drake VS.. Davis. B. & B.; Hussey,
F. NJ.
5o7-Isoderick vs.. Goodneau =. & B.; l.
& NJ, r. NJ.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9.
5o1-Vallee VS.. Stinneford. Nelson; Hus-
sey, 9 A. NJ.
521-Tibbetts VS.. Lyman. Saith; B. & B.
10 A. NJ.
331-Estes VS.. Halves. B. & B.; Hussey
P. NJ.
Z. NJ.
517-McNelly VS.. Hill. Chapman; Z. & B..
+. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The Unitarian fair will be held i'll the
Armory on the afternoons and even
ings OF Dec. and 6. Attractive musi-
cal programs together with dramatic
entertainments in which the actors are
to be of local talent are expected to be
the means of making this fair one of
the best which has ever been held UNI
der local auspices. The fair will be open
to the public at O'Clock, this after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Sunday was one Of the most disagree
able days which this town has eX-
perienced for many a day, but the
manufacturers were glad to see it, and
it will do much good. The wells in this
vicinity needed the rain, and they will
be replenished to quite an extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr. and Mrs. n. c. Wheeler who
came near being asphyxiated a few
days ago, are now fully recovered.
When Mr.. Wheeler first awoke he was
almost overcome by the gas. Mrs.
Wheeler also felt quite i'll as a result of
the gas 1t was a fortunate escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The Waterville Woman's Association
has just received an attractive assert
nIent of Japanese fancy articles worked
III wood. brass and china which arrived
in the city and were unpacked, yester-
day. These will be most attractive
addition to the goods now on sale at
the association exchange cabinet. The
ladies interested have been preparing
for an extensive Christmas sale and
there is surely no better center for fam
cy articles of foreign and domestic
make that at the association rooms, No.
IS Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The local mill men report that a
depth Of 112 inches of rain was notice.
able as a result of the last rain fall.
The frozen condition of the ground to-
gcther with the freezing temperature
of Sunday has made it impossible for
any valuable amount of the water to
reach the river fer the benefit of the
Industries dependent on water power
for a large supply of their power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Rev. j. II. Roberts, pastor of the
Methodist church, took for the text for
his sermon, Sunday, Hebrews 4: IA:
"Seeing then that we have great high
priest, that is passed into the heavens,
Jesus the son of God, let US hold fast
our profession"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. Vernon Cunliff returned to her
home in NOrridgewock. Monday. hav-
ing passed Thanksgiving in town with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Crow
ell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The churches are all busy at the
present time getting ready for Christ
mas The various committees have
been appointed, and are now getting
into line. All are planning on having
trees and entertainments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

James o. Whittemore, former Fair
field boy, who is now employed on the
Bangor News, has been spending a few
days in town with his mother, Mrs. E.
w. WhittemOre of NeWhall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Giuseppe Sacori is dead, and the CO.
1Ossal Victor Emanuel monument in
Rome which he was selected to build is
far from completed. "Petrified megalo-
will probably be completed by 6. Koch.
who. though n son of q German painter.
is himself an out-and-out Italian. IT was
he Who pult the palace of the Banca
d'E -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

II. G. Folsom returned to South
Manchester. CT, Monday, resumed his
duties as principal of the High school
after passing the Thanksgiving recess
in town with his mother, Mrs. L. A.
Folsom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The County Grange will meet with
Cascade Grange, p. Of H., Wednesday,
and very pleasant and instructive
session is looked forward to by the Pat
rOnS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Messer have re-
turned from Skowhegan. where they
PASSED Thanksgiving with Mrs. Mes
ser's sister, Mrs. Edward Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Miss Lou Williams of Fairfield Cen
tire has entered the employ Of A. Often
at his bakery, taking the place of Miss
Annie Wall who is soon to be married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Z. n. MaxfIeld returned. Monday
lHorhing. from Damariscotta, and will
remain in .Waterville during the win
yer. he has finished the work Of in
f'aiiing an electric power house in that
Ao"n and will resume the. MANAGEMENT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Miss Edith Gray, who has been visit
ing a few days at her home here, left,
Sunday night, for Holbrook, Mass,
where she is engaged in teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

One drunk was brought to the at
tention OF the Waterville municipal
court, Monday morning. The fine i'm
posed was paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Z. Pratt returned,
Saturday night, from Livermore Falls,
where they have been spending a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Miss Beulah Taylor and friend. Miss
Angie circuit, returned to Kent's Hill,
Monday, after passing several days at
Miss TaylOr's home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. George Chapman and son, Lee,
have returned from visit to Mrs
Chapman's daughters, Mrs. Clarence
Pierce of Yarmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Miss Louise Mccartney of Pittsfeld,
returned 10 her home. Monday morn
ing, after passing a few days in Wat
erville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Nelson Mullen, who has been guest
at the home of his niece, Mrs. c. II.
Witherell, the past week, returned to
North Haven, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Morse Powell and son
ot promo passed Sunday in this city
at the home of Mr.. Powells aunt. Mrs.
Laura A. Brown, No. 5. Belmont ave-
hue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

of his insurance business in this city
which has been successfully managed
by his clerk, Miss Georgia Wardwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Ames have been
making a snort visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Howe on The Ridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

George Marshall. formerly of this
city, returned to his occupation in
Rumford Falls, Monday morning. after
visit of several days in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Alfred Patterson, '05 from u. Of NJ,
passed the Thanksgiving recess with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Pat
terSOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Bert Blakney, who is employed at
Gardiner by the Hollingsworth &
Whitney Co., spent Sunday at his home
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Messrs. r. f. Hartwell and H. F.
Bailey of Old Town, We're calling on
business acquaintance in Waterville.
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Alice Dionne of Wins
low. are being congratulated upon the
birth of son, born, Sunday afternoon.
Mother and child are doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The intentions of marriage Of William
Guruly and Miss Salena Simpson, both
OF Waterville, We're filed at the office of
City Clerk Nelson. Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. Henry Cote of North Vassalboro.
returned to her home. Monday morning.
after a short visit at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. George Darviau of this CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

l.. r. Brown of this city, has re-
turned from a visit with friends in
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

The regular monthly meeting of the
city government will be in session in
City hall, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Arthur Dearborn of this city, re-
turned, Monday morning, from short
visit in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. Eugene Gillette has returned
from an extended trip to her old home
in California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
WATERVILLE.

Millard f. Fitzgerald of this city, is
visiting friends in Boston for a lew
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

J. L. Seaver, paymaster at the mill Of
the American Wooden Co. here, is visit
ing at his home i'm Lawrence, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Miss Jennie Toulouse of this city,
went to Portland. Monday morning, to
begin a course of music lessons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. Frank Chalmers left the city,
Monday morning, for visit of few
days with friends in Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Charles f. Jones went to Bangor,
Monday morning. being called by the
sickness Of his brother, Frank Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
OAKLAND.

Harry Moore returned to Jay, Mon
day, after n short stay with friends
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

c. z. Somers of this city, returned,
Monday morning, from a short visit
passed in PittSfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
FAIRFIELD.

II. g. Wheeler and son spent Sunday
in town with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. Benson Brown, who has been
visiting her son. j. r. Brown, has re-
turned to her home in East Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
WINSLOW.

A book entitled The Prism" was
sent to the library from the University
of Maine, last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ames were the
guests of Mrs. Arvilla Rowell, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. John Hall has entered the en-
rloy of Q. NJ. Sibley at the Oakland
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Miss Nellie Winslow, Colby, '07, was
the guest of Miss Marion ID. Mayo
Sunday, at her home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mrs. Evie Degroot has returned to
her home in Boston, after n short visit
at the home of Walter Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. Bunker left. Mon
day, for their home in New York City,
after visiting relatives in Oakland and
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Miss Grace Peabody of Lewiston, has
been passing a few days with her
cousin, Mrs. H. l.. Hunton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

marked interest manifest on the part
of the hearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05
BY

WEBER 4 HEWErr,
GEO. D. HASKELL,
MERRILL Bros,
GEO. w. WADLElcH.
A. m. BROWN,
r. r. WELSH,
EDISON LOCKE,
r. M. MOVES,
J. z. CUNNINGHAM,
FARMERS SUPPLY CO.
CHAMBERLAIN e. LApn.
A. A. 5RANN,
- GARDINER
CHARLES n. cLARY,
A. c. HARRINGTON,
JACKSON ToWLE,
WINTHROP
A. M. BOWMAN & CO.,
MANCHESTER
z. L. COVE,
WHlTcoMB 4 CANNON,
MORRILL, E. CRAIG,
e. D. CORSON & CO.,
". W. nvE co. "ATERvIlLE
ALLAN ( POLLARD, ""' 'elu
WINSTON
no,.,na,,.
o. =. sHERsURNE Z CO.
RICHMOND
FRED p. EMMONS,
BATH.
FULLER -H0LWAY COMPANY
DISTRIBUTORS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-05

Cured
Bilious Headache

Mrs. M. E. Jones, West Lubec, Me,
writes
July II, 1904
The az. F." Atwood's Bitters has
been used iii my family for number
OF years, with marked success. -,
l can confidently recommend thTlh
for biuous,less and headache. =
3The True 81. F." Atwood's Bitters'
As cents. The best headache remedy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
TAE TRAINING Or GIRLS.

The qualities o. bodily exceilenee
a woman are dis .inetiye and to these
tar training should tend. The games
ani exercises which develop quick
rass and accuracy OF perception and
,e:.1nsa. frmness and geatleness OF
and, staadiness Of poise and grace Of
movement, that grace which comes
from the application OF just enough
toWer and no more than is needed
% do a certain thing ~ell-these.
rather than the rougher and heavier
soorts which pile up muscle, are the
fit pastimes for a girl. Even it she
should miss a little Of the training in
holdness and tenacity which her
brother is supposed to get in the ath-
letic field. this would be better than
to have her lose the finer touch. the
lighter step. the easier motion. and
the sweet restraint cf body that be
long to one whose senses are delicate
and whose personal preferences are
at once nice and sure. In the work
that she has to do precision and re
finement are likely to count for more
than mere force. Man builds the
house. Woman keeps and orders It,
Henry Van Dyke in Harpers Ba
Zaaar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
TEXAS FARMERS MEET.

Dallas, Texas, June 13.-(Special}
Prominent bankers from all parts
Of the state are here attending tne
annual convention Of the Texas State
bankers association, which began TO-
day. Resolutions will be made urging
farmers to continue restricting the
production Of cotton, storing 1t tof
the prices which the southern st3.e9s
Lave been fighting to receive fer tae
past several months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-13
E. G. Taylor. Mgr
DECEPTIVE APPEARANCE

Here is an incident that is related
in connection with the interest at
present being manifested IN "sys
toms" II shows that there are more
ways than one Of getting the best
of the bank. and in this case at least
ahstruse and tedious calculations
were not necessary.
One evening at Dinant, in Belgium,
a benevolent looking Old gentleman
entered the casino and sitting down
next the croupier, he produced three
! O00-franc notes. This money he i'm
nediately exchanged for its eQuiva-
lent in counters For nearly an hour
he remained sitting listlessly before
the table, carelessly watching the play.
Suddenly there came from the other
end Of the table the sound OF high
words, one OF the players having ac-
cused the man opposite cf having
annexed his winnings Finally the
two men came to blows, and the crou-
piers had to interfere to separate
them. When they regained their pla-
ces and the ball had been once more
Sc Mt on it's journey. the old gentleman
quietly pointed to the whole Of his
chips on the avant-dernier and asked
Why be had net been paid.
"But your stake was rot for the
last COUP" exclaimed the head c!ou-
pier.
"oh. yes, it was said the Old gen
/ tleman Grnly.
The head croupier then appealed
to his two suhordinates, bu- they pro
fessed ignorance and the old nan was
paid.
He still sat on the table, but he did
! not play again, and he was never seer
in the rooms again after But less
than a week later jovial party o
three might have seen seated in tl,t
Cafe Richie, Brussels, eating anf
drinking the best that money coult
buy. The trio was made up Of ta'
two men who had Quarreled at thu
Dinant Casino and the benevolent oit
gentleman.-London Globe.