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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-04
Names From Kansas.

From the Topeka Capital.
Here is a bunch of names picked at ran
dom from one issue of the Lawrence Ga
zette: Do1ph Dampied. W. w, Calptts,
Jessie Mohuldro Marsaeies Bledseaux
Mrs. Dent Theseldine, Wander Vries and
John Hout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-04
Content to Walk.
From the Boston Courier.

From the Boston Courier.
Mrs. Weeks-"I am sorry to have to own
it, but my husband is being driven 10
drinl..''
Mrs. Meeks--"Mfne is more democratic
than that: il makes no difference how far
he is obliged 20 go for 1t, he is willing to
walk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-04

There's no use sending any more bills TO
that man. said the senior member of the
firm.
f.Why?,,
Because he invites the bill collector to sit
down and tell bIm stories. and prevents him
from getting money anywhere else. Mel
bourne T.-.es.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-04

Lady {to housegiri)-'You should take
lesson from the cook You are sloveniy,
whereas she washes her face three or four
times a day" aA
Housegirl-"No wonder. mann. The fell
low who comes here to court her is a CHM
hey sweep. Melbourne Times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-04
Truth Shown by Research.

Research or The most careful kinds into
the great ghost stories of the world for
thousands OF years shows this to be true.
When the murderer has been brought to
justice the ghost disappears. Or il you
tear up or change the locality in which the
crime was committed Ii will disappear be-
cause this disarranges the scene. The soul
Of the person is not there. 1t is merely an
embodied idea or thought, created under
such tragic. impressive conditions that il
remains until the idea has been realized. a
most noticeable and important thing about
these phantasms is that If they tank a all
il Is solely on the subject uppermost in the
mind at the time of dissolution. No other
subject is discussed and a ghost was never
known TO talk on anything except the one
subject. If ghost. then. was really the
soul or mind of man it would possess intel
Agence TO talk on nearly any subject upon
which inquiry might be made. but this is
never the case. The vision is the result of
concentrated telepathic idea or thought I'M
der stress of emotions of a kind seldom
experienced by the living.
If The theory / hold is right the world
ought to know it. This wonderful tele-
pathic power of the mind ought to be Off
cially told of. just as much are the vari
Gus statistics about school life, industr rial
life or other affairs. Scientists believe IN
the theory. and If the government should
start an investigation the revelations would
be worth reading.
Yes. ghosts are rare things in these days
and have always been rare. for that mat
ter out tnere are other phenomena or
mans mentality that deserves investiga-
ton. Take the case of mother or father
dying many miles away from his or her
family. As death approaches the mind is
so strongly fastened upon the thought of
the absent ones and the grief is SO great
at being away from them that there is
created one of those strange phantoms that
is instantly transmitted to the far-away
ones. There is an instant's appearance to
the living. and then the specter dIsap-
pears 1t has carried out the dying wish
and desire and has communica ted with the
loved ones. So you do not believe such
things occur? Well. may you never be the
recipient of such gruesome message.
recall a case In my own life that will never
be forgotten. My dearest friend at school
was the sweetest boy | ever knew. We
grew up together, went to college together
and separated after became men. L
must go to London he told me day,
and will tell you goodbye. i desire that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
At Colby.

The second afternoon baseball prac-
tice. Saturday. proved very successful. all
the candidates being out The candidates
showed up well, and several of the new
men developed unexpected ability. There
may be a considerable shake-up before
the end Of the present week.
The work on the baseball diamond is
progressing rapidly and if unfavorable
weather does not prevent will be ready
the present week. That is, the diamond
will he sufficiently hard to support prac-
tice without being damaged: but repeat
ed rolling will be necessary before it will
be in permanent good condition.
Miss Grace E. Berry. dean of the wo-
mems division of the college. gave a very
pleasant Eat home" Saturday afternoon
from 3 to 6 O'Clock. in honor of Miss
Holmes, her classmate at Mount HOlyoke
College. Refreshments were served by
the young ladies OF the junior class.
The Colby Union Telegraph Co. now
has "a instruments installed in Chaplin
hall and South college. and the students
are learning something of telegraphy ut
odd moments. Several are operators vita,
practical experience and under their in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
An Accident.

I,,,es Hodges of WinslOw. was vio-
lentIv thrown from his carriage in this
c;ty saturday Afternoon. and the fact
that he WAS not fatally injured is due
r,ora :, the soft condition Of the road
y here he happened to ran than any
other feature of the accident. While
he WAS about to take up the reins in
front of tho grist mill of Morrill,, Run
rals and Mavo on Bridge street with
,ba Intention of crossing the bridge
on bis way home, another team APP
r,,.onnn.a from behind. The driver
r-rinnad his horse with such sudden
effac, ,b,t Mr.. Hodges animal enter
.;,,o, tho notion that the blow was
,,,a.nt far him. and sprang suddenly
fnr,ya.d causing Mr.. Hodges to be
thrown suddenly backward before he
had time to grasp anything 10 save him
from The fan. 49,, ,
hr,1Sb;np nv the rear OF his wagon in
.,,oh = Nv as to land him almost head
sau.,,,.ard where he fell. Had the ac-
o;dant happened on the Main street
',..at or had his head happened to
-. 49, contact with small stone
constance. it is easy to imag-
~ o,, diferent result. AS it was.
., 60, and shoulders. though striking
On the soft mud were severely erect
ad Mr. Hodges was car i,eo In
,,e,n,ass condition to the .h,il once anG
aon,nrs p s. Merrill ana ~: $. Good
,ic,, a,r,ved as soon "a t"'SS'oie.
,,,,. found that there were no bones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The churches would be small, and a
general ungodly condition would pre-
vail among classes who would much
prefer being in their armchairs at
home.
In spite of the fact that there We're
large crowds assembled before the
locked doors of the paper stores by 10
A. NJ, and that men We're struggling in
their consciences at the thought of the
absent places in their ,5ews, and mean
while having their pictures taken by
cameras which were pointing at them
from all directions, It naS a nOtcea bic
fact that a Sunday calm had settled
WAS a great contrast 10 the noisy at
mosphere of 4 week ago.
That this change in thu sale of the
papers is a grevious Inconvenience to
the general public is a fact which was
readily fOreseen as soon as it became
subject of comment. Mayor Puf1nton
has not assumed an arbitrary position in
the matter as it was well understood by
conservative people when his intentions
were announced, that the new system
would be regulated finally to produce
the best effects and the most general
satisfaction.
However angrily the opposing parties
may he protesting. and however much
may he the ridicule On the part Of those
" hose policy is to critirisa the present
administration the results OF the expert
ment of yesterday morning arc much
more favorable than either side had
dared to predict. 1t was supposed that
there would be a great falling off i'll the
sales. Although this is true. it will be
surprising to learn what the real diff
ference has been.
One dealer, who handles fully as
many papers as any of the others, has
made the statement tina, his sales for
yesterday were fully up to the average
Of the past few months. The conditions
of the weather. naturally would per-
init Of many more customers being able
to supply themselves than would have
been the case had the weather cOndi-
tiOns been less favorable. This dealer
said. that, as far as ne. pc rsOnally was
concerned, he was well satisfied with
the result of the experiment. and that
his customers We're really the only ones
to feel any great inconvenience.
During the first hour after the doors
had been Opend, nearly half OF his pa
pers had been sold, and that the
changes had been made without the
confusion which he mad expected and in
fairly good order. His only regret was
that his customers in general had not
had as good services as they might
have had, had their rapers been
brought to their doors. He feels that
while the present system is by no
means satisfactory. it will be modified
in the future so that the business Of
selling the sunday papers need not be.
as it has been any means of complaint
and that his customers will be properly
served. Another dealer. when inter-
viewed, said that ne had sold about
half as 'many papers as he would have
sold under the previous condition.
Not one of these gentlemen seemed to
think that Mr. Purinton wished for any
thing. other than to bring about the
most satisfying conditions to the gen.
eral public. There is no doubt in their
minds that the distributions can be
made without the Hawking" Of tn"
street boys and in n businesslike AMI
quiet manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

1t has been stated by the press that
+. F. Hitchings had resigned as sec
rotary of the Central Maine Fair As
ISOLATION. for the reason given that the
present crusade against the brown
tail moth will probably be continued
in the near future and that Mr.. Hitch
ings will be so busily engaged in this
war of determination that he will not
be able to devote his time to any 9TH
err pursuits. Mr.. Hitchings will be sad
ly missed by this institution when his
resignation shall have taken effect.
but it is yet a conspling thought that
this is a matter of mere speculation
and that Mr.. Hitchings neither has re-
signed nor entertains any present in
tentions of so doing. Mr.. Mayo, the
president of the association. is hoping
that. should this action take place. the
association will be Informed sufficient
length of time before the beginning of
active operations to permit the ap-
pointing of a substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
Funeral Of the Late William 3. Arnold.

The funeral over the remains of the
late Willard 3. Arnold was held. at go
O'Clock Saturday afternoon, at his resi-
dence on Silver street. and a large num-
Der of mourners betting the esteem in
which the deceased was held throngcd
the spacious house to it's fullest capacity.
Rev. George Dana Sanders. pastor of the
Unitarian church, at which Nj. Arnold
had been constant attendant. the
officiating clergyman, and. in a brief SER
mon. dwelt upon the prominent charac-
teristicS of the life which had left a gen
eral sense Of loss to the community The
scripture which was read was peculiarly
impressive. being from the 18th chapter
of LIST Corinthians, which. it appeared.
WAS u portion for which Mr.. Arnold had
expressed especial appreciation at the
Sunday school when its contents We're
discussed on the Sunday previous to his
death. Mr. Sanders although having en-
joyed but a short acquaintance with the
deceased, showed great familiarity with
the nature of the man with which his
townsneople are so well familiar. He
brought into strong relief the qualities a.
a man and citizen which had raised
him to the position of esteem and honor
in which he was held in the city where
he was best known. The floral tributes
were such as are rarely seen and were n
most fitting testimonial to the affection
which he had commanded in the hearts
of his friends.
The bearers were DIR. F. c. Thayer. Fl.
Z. Judkins, w. NJ. Dunn. Hon. Charles
F. Johnson, Hon. P. s. Head and John
Ware
st Omer Comm 7ndery was represented
nv the following delegates: w. Fl. X. Alb
bott +. A. Lovejoy. 7. F.. Rnstcd and
George W. Dorr The interment was in
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
Funeral Of the Late Mrs. Ernest Bell.

The funeral of Mrs. Ernest Bell took
place from the late home, on Main
street, Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. ]. H. Roberts, pastor of the
Methodist church officiated. There was
no singing. The floral offerings were
very beautiful. among them being, Is
roses. indicating the years Of her life.
from the class of '93 Of Fairfield high
school. beautiful basket from the Ep-
worth League of the Methodist church.
tied with the league colOrs and many
other set pieces and cut flowers from
the family and intimate friends and
relatives. TIE bearers were Everson
Brown, Leslie Ames. Ralph Files ana
Robert Cole. The interment was in
TIaplawood cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Fred l.. Edgecomb of Auburn, passed
sunday in Waterville and will proba-
bly, remain here III connection with his
professional work until his present du-
ties are completed. Tonight, at $50
o'clock, will be held, under Mr.. Edge
combs direction, a regular rehearsal
by the dramatic cast which is to give
1.-The Volunteer" in the City Opera
house. the evening Of April q. This will
be one of the attractive features of the
Modern Woodmen's fair and active
preparations will be made from this
time forward. to make the play "a cred
liable success. The rehearsals will be
held until further notice in the hall or
the Modern WoOdmen of America on
Silver street. This rehearsal will be
held at the late hour mentioned for
reasons known to the members of the
club, and it is desired that the MEM
bers will assemble promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
MisSino-Wanted.
covel',y.

Reference was made in the Journal q
few days ago to a certain young lady
Who had been making extensive pur-
ch"scs wherever she seemed disposed to
trade, and who managed her plans so
well that she had been absent from the
city for several days before anyone of he,'
creditors began to question her where
abOutS. After she had been out of the
city for about q week a Waterville bust
ness man happened to nspy her on one
of the streets of Augusta. She was 60
ing along ''under full sail" and Il grace
full figure she was as she brushed through
the doors of a drug store and awaited
her turn at one Of the counters. a smil-
ing clerk. seeing an opportunity. asked
what he could do for her She asked for
a directory.
Just as the book was passed her, tn"
Watervillc gentleman popped UP at her
elbow and asked for bottle of smelling
salts. There was something significant
in the purchase well in the sound
of that particular voice, for. without
waiting for the book. the mysterious but
tcrily glided from the room in great
haste, leaving the gentleman to get what
consolation he could from the fumes of
the hottie. She has not been seen by the
gentleman since Last Friday. il is told.
a representative of one of the Augusta
houses was in the city making certain in
uuiries regarding this ubiquitous charac-
ter.
The proprietor of reputable hotel in
the Capital City is said to be looking up
this young ladys pedigree with feeling
which is something akin to curiosity and
which is better imagined than described.
There will probably be some interesting
talk on this subject later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
A Quiet Sunday.

It was confidently predicted by those
most strongly opposed to the recent ac-
ton taken by Mayor PurintOn regard
ing the distribution of Sunday newspa-
pers. that the condition II things in the
vicinity of the news stands while the
papers we're being sold yesterday morn
ing would be very much worse than I'M
der the previous conditions. The dis
order of the street. II was said. which
had hitherto been laid up to the car
rier boys would be chargeable to re-
spectable adults, the congregations CT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The rooms of the WOmen'S ASsOcia-
ton will be opened, Monday afternoon.
at O'Clock Ia what is hoped to be the
largest gathering of its nature which
has been held in this city for some
time. At this meeting the WOman's
Christian Temperance Union Of this
city will be addressed by the mayor,
the address beginning promptly at the
appointed hour. All women of the
city who are interested in the work of
the Union and Association are earnest
ly requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
Assist Nature.

You have been told to hitch your
wagon to a star"-that nature will as
sist you. That's all right. There are
times however when you should as
sist nature. and the spring Is one Of
these times.
Nature is now undertaking to cleanse
your system-if you take Hoods Sar-
saparilla the undertaking will be sue
cessful. and your complexion bright and
clear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The premises Of Mrs. George McVitar
on Depot street, Madison, wcr.
searched, Friday by Sheriff Smith, aa-
sisted by local officers. A few pint bot
ties of intoxicants and ether incrfmi-
mating evidence were discovered. Mrs.
McNicar was given a hearing before
Justice Newell, sentenced to sixty DAYS
in Jail and n fine of 500 and costs. and
is now in iaiI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The village schools will begin. to-
day. The country schools will all be-
gin on April 10, with the exception Of
three. which are the schools at Larone
Shepard district and Ohio Hill. There
have been a few changes in the town
and country schools. The prospect for
Il large attendance is good. and the
corps of teachers is an able one, so
that it is not expected that any serious
change will occur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

he, ). y. Heminger has resigned
Ts,sr S'..oh as operator for the Postal
tina '.sph 20. in this city and her
Bsm,s " service expires May 1. Mrs.
s,ior mas held this important po-
rx,,n Turing the past IL years and her
,hs n"n has caused much regret on
a nos,. ' Oh the employers who are in
her oon TO appreciate the value Of
competent services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Was u. - Palmer House. College avenue,
homo y scene OF a very pleasant "at
sion h., saturday afternoon. the occa-
Holvota IN honor of Miss Holmes of
Of tho N'ass., friend and classmate
Miss Gu OF the Women's College.
The bm w.aee f. Berry. The women of
kge wau. ana senior classes of the COL
served ~. present. refreshments being
lasted he. .he latter class. The social
highly sn and 6 o'clock and was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

new 7. W. Bradlee performed a mar
se ceremony at his residence, Friday
-. .'e''oon' with the result that. at least
wv PARTIES took the next train with
,t YteSsions of satisfaction written on
@tlr couhtenances. Mr.. James Payson
~ ~" aiss Florence Raw of Brooks, were
"e contracting parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

broken although the muscles of the
tody were quiverng and the man
seemed to be suffering intense pain. A
stimulant was administer red and he was
soon after taken home. apparently
able TO Withstand the shock Sunday
evening DR.. Goodrich stated that there
we're no doubts of his immediate re-
cOvCrv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

NAN e remains Of Mr.. Ward. a former
hwuo farmer Of China, We're
csn ash. 10 this city. Saturday. from the
"eaetal Maine Hospital of Portland
n. ~, 'aAeh by Undertaken II. E. Smell
t, Hl's city. to the late home. The
NJ "a. exercises were held. Sunday.
VIM "srd was well known in Water
@Au VIII be sadly missed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The gentlemen boardcrs at the Maine
Central hotel rendered banquet and
dance to lady friends and invited
guests, Friday evening. The banquet
was served in the dining room Of the
hotel, and the dancing was in Milburn
hall. Music was by the Imperial
Orchestra. 1t was delightful evening.
seventeen couples participated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

son. He has secured another important
position as coach for the Nashua n.
f., and will begin his work there with
in a short time. Mr.. Phelan is one of
the best all-round athletes of this vi
cinity and is sure to do credit to his
position if anything can be inferred
from his past reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Lawrence NewhalI & Page have sent
Il crew OF men to their numbering op-
at Alden Stream. and John
iiowlcy Gibson sent for q crew of men
to come to his numbering operations at
MOOSenead lake,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

A bridge whist party of twcnty-four
ladies was held. Thursday afternoon. at
the homo of Mrs. John W. Steward. on
Madison avenue. Prizes were won by
Mrs f. f. McNeelie, Mrs. Herbert
Wentworth. Mrs. Ira A. Norton. and
Mrs. Ben Steward. Refreshments we're
served by Caterer Delano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

structiOns the other men are making rap
i'd strides. A few are hoping to obtain
sufficient skill before summer to secure
positions during the vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Miss Lou Tozier. who teaches in
Dracut. Mass, but who has been in
town for Il few weeks. stopping with
her mother. Mrs Zimri ToZier, left
Saturday for Massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

T. r Mayo of this city. one of the
r'fsoh and Jail inspectors of the State.
""s made the statement that the con-
H"'t Tor painting the Thomaston
sa'e prison is open to bid by Water
VIE contractors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

tonight, the young ladies of the Fat
MIA Club, give the last of their course
" assemblies at ElkS' hall. Music by
iolhfoys orchestra. A fine time is as
sured all who attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

The attraction at Union hall. this
week, will be M. Henry Walsh's Crys-
ta!plex Carnival Company. This COM
pany comes to Pittsfield well recon-.
and as it is to be given under
the auspices Of the Knights Of Pythias
no doubt will be well attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

MISS Louise Matthews returned to
her school at Brockton. Mass. after
n'Vlng passed ii pleasant vacation
WIN hcr parents and friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

There will be IL special meeting of
Wateryile Lodge. No. SO, r q A. NJ,
en- Monday evening. April 10, for work
in the T. e. degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Miss Katherine O'Ncil, cashier at the
Chkey & Libby store, was able to re-
turn to her duties. Saturday morning,
after a long illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Mrs. Williams and son, of Embden.
Fave been in town visiting NJ. and
Mrs. G. f. Furber. for 4 few days They
returned to their home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Or. ]. L. Fortier Of this city, leaves,
Monday morning. for visit of 10 days
10 Ottawa and Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

N. J. Heminger. linesfnan for the
PCstai Union Telegraph Co. of this sec.
ton, went to North Arson, Saturday.
On regular business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10

Miss Ruth Wilcox. formerly Il clerk
in the l.. II. Soper dry goods store of
This city. is now teacher in the Rum
ford Falls High school.