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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-11-01
FEATHER AND FLOWER TRADES
NOT CONDUCIVE TO WEALTH.
ON SIXTY CENTS PER DAY
Some Items Peculiarly Pathetic-Two
Dollars for Extras in a Year-No
Provision fer lllness-Union Draws
Up Budget Which is Miracle of
Thrftiness.

How to live on 60 cents a day is
problem which the Paris syndicate
of women workers in the feather and
artificial flower trades solves, or at
tempts to solve. The problem is also
one which thousands of girls or Wo
men in Paris have to face somehow
In the trades mentioned 80 cents a
day is the average pay. The budget
drawn up by the union is a pathetic
miracle Of thriftiness. 1t contains
over 60 items of expenditure and &C.
counts for every penny. Rent heads
the list and is down for $50 a year.
Heating costs 81 a month for six
months of the year and lighting $500
for the whole twelve months. Expen-
seS for meals are breakfast, / p cents
a day; luncheons, 8 cents; dinners,
. cents. Clothes includes two pairs Of
boots, SO; one pair of summer SHOES,
ito save the boots" 60 cents; soiling
and heeling, $iG0 a year; two blouses
at 80 cents each, two dresses at $3.50
Some items are peculiarly pathetic.
Matches, l cent month; pen, ink and
paper, 10 cents d year; postoges, 80
cents year; receipts stamps for
quarterly rents, 4 cents, concierge's
annual tip, 81; needles, thread, etc,
for mending So, four baths a year, 50
cents; household expenses, S6.75:
washing, $1075.
The grand total shows balance on
the right side of about So annually,
This has to cover all extras, sucn as
omnibus fares, which are not included
in the estimate. This budget has been
drawn up by the syndicate for the
benefit of those of it's members who
md difficulty in making both ends
meet. One wonders how many ever
manage to balance such a budget
which, by the way, makes no proyt.
sion for illness.
Recently a BatignOlles landlord died
leaving a will, by which he exempted
all MS tenants from a quarters rent
and DeGueathed a sum of $4,000 for
distribution among the caretakers of
his houses and those occupants of the
same who happened to be pressed for
money at the time of his demise. An.
other landlord has now died, leaving
a Iarager sum to his dependents than
the Batignolles man.
He lived at Auteil where he OWNED
an extensive house occupied by many
tenants. To the caretakers concierges
OF the establishment the Auteil land.
lord left in his will 100000. They
are to have and to hold this money on
that they remain honest and
people.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-11-01

and practical purpose OF unburdening
real feeling; there is no make-believe
here. Even in Job the apparent form
OF drama is the thinnest of masks
for the deep and real feelings which
lie underneath. The books is not an
effort of the author to imagine how
such a man as JOB. suffering such
trials, would have felt, but rather
the expression of actual distress over
the HOPELESS plight of his people. The
mental tortures under which Job
writhes are therefore those of real
people in real and narrowing perplex-
ity; and the overwhelming power Of
the answer of the Almighty the di-
rect witness of a faith which could
not be daunted by the most grievous
trials.-J. H. Gardiner in Atlantic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-11-01
HE INVENTED SLOT MACHINES

An English army officer Colonel
Sandeman, invented the pennyin the
slot machine said an inventor. This
machine now permeates our national
life as thoroughly as electricity does.
We have slot machine restaurants,
moving pictures, telephones, scales.
shops, saloons, and so on.
And yet this slot machine idea is
not new. 1t is thousands and thous-
ands of years old. In several of our
museums there are perfect slot ma
chimes taken from Egyptian temples
that existed long before the commence
ment Of the Christian era.
The Egyptian slot machine was a
covered stone vase for holy water
There was slot in it, and i've.
drachma piece dropped into the SLOT
caused the cover of the vase to slide
back smoothly so that the worshiper
could take little holy water where
upon the cover moved into its place
again.
so Colonel Sandman deserves
little credit for the slot machine
since the Egyptians, and not he orig
mated it, The credit really is due to
the late Percy Everett, of New York
VINO was the first man to perceive the
machines possibilities and to put if
on the market"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-11-01
HEBREW POETRY IN EARNEST,

Hebrew poetry has power over our
feelings because it is always in dead
earnest. There is no play-acting here.
When one sees or reads Hamlet. or
Macbeth, or King Lear, one is absorb
ed in the distress and suffering; but
always behind the absorption is the
sense of detachment from real affairs.
unconSciously we feel that we can
afford to take part by Imagination in
the suffering, because after all II Is
not real. To understand and appre
ciate the poetry of the Old Testament
one must remember that it is alwa vs
real The sufferiugs, or the joy. or the
taith are the experience of real men
uttering fo-th the depths Of their soul
Their poetry had always the direct
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-11-01
WHY CANOES ARE EXPENSIVE.

Canoes are cut from the stones
onyx and sardonyx. This stone is pre-
ierFed for canoes because of its hard
ness and durability and is suitable
for such work. owing to the fact that
II comes in layers of contrasting col.
ors. as black and white, black and
cream or red and white. When the cut
hgure is sunk into the stone instead Of
being raised the cutting is called an
'ntaglio. The cost Of these gems is due
to the time and skill required in the
work. Formerly a small gem might
occupy an artist for a year or more.
but with modern appliances the work
can be done more rapidly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-11-01

and banners.
As the brougham pulled up there
was stir Of excitement, and when
BARLEY Bradstone got out cheer
rose, but it was forced and faint, and
his appearance did not increase his en-
thusiasm.
"D-n me, if he don't look as If he
was going TO be hanged instead Of
we'd said one man in an almost audi
BILE whisper.
He looked around him with a sickly
smile, and with the restless suspicion
more marked than ever in his glance,
and just raising his hat went into the
church. The clergyman and the
clerk were in the vestry, and the lat
ter greeted him with the stereotyped
remarks:
"The bridegroom first! Quite right,
Mr. Bradstone. All! here they are!
The bells are just starting. What a
lovely morning, Happy is the bride,
etc" and he laughed.
BARLEY Bradstone went to the door
stood a moment till the first carriage
came dashing up, then returned to the
ve5try and paced up and down
Other carriages followed; the little
room began to fill, and guests were
taking their places in the pews near
the altar.
BARLEY Bradstone shook hands with
one and another, and a faint flush be-
gan to rise on his face; but it still
looked haggard and anxious, and sew.
eral times the remark which the man
in the crowd had made was echoed
by the young fellows who envied him.
Presently a cheer, loud and hearty,
burst from the crowd out side, and the
bishop, with bland smile, said:
The bride"
A moment afterwards, amidst still
more cheering cries Of God bless you,
Miss olivia the squire entered with
the bride on his arm.
There was an instantaneous move
ment toward them, and amidst the ex-
cited whispering they entered the YES.
try. She carried in her hand tbe hon.
uuet he had sent; but the snow.Iil,e
flowers were not whittier than her face,
and she chung to her fathers arm with
a CLASH which seemed &c If If conId
never be loosened.
With downcast eyes she stood for a
moment, scarcely seeming TO breathe.
more like a lovely statue than a living
woman; then BARLEY Bradstone who
had been standing in the center CT
a group, came towards her,
Have you got what | sent YOU" he
said IN low voice.
She raised her eyes and looked at
him as II she scarcely heard him.
DO you mean this?' she said, rails
Ing the bouquet.
'e'' anu l"Slue IT, he SAID
She looked at him as if she did nor
yet understand, and taking the flowers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
New Administration Hall.

The administration hall at the Maine
Industrial school. in course Of construc-
ton for several months, is now ready
for occupancy. only minor details re-
naming before the formal moving in
takes place.
The building committee consists of
MeSsrs. Anthony. Dudley and Halves.
MIR. Halves ana Mrs. Martin If Augusta
having been the subcommittee in
charge of the furnishing of the build
ing.
The opening of he new building Will
remove the administrative officers anI
apartments from other schools and
thereby make needed room for contem-
made possible hy an appropria ton of
the last Legislature and the total cost
will be about $4,000. In size il is 42Xi3
feet, having a square roof.
1t is fitted with all modern conven-
fences. including electric lights and
bells. steam heat. open fire places anu
modern kitchen equipment. The inter
Tor fnishingS are in chestnut and all
floors are of selected birch The front
doors are of oak. massive ana durah bic.
in appeara nee and all finished i'll nat
Ural color.
The architecture Of the building Is
colonial and it occupies one of the most
slightly locations 10 be found in any
residential locality on the kennebec
The ADMINISTRATION building will be
occupied by the principal Mrs. Mary
E. King. her assistant, the housekeep-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
Mrs. Betsy p. GuIlifer Of Bangor

One of the oldest residents of Bangor,
Mrs. Betsy Patten GuIlifer. died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. F. L. Bick-
moro. 1917 West Broadway. Monday morn
ing at the age of 81 years and months.
Besides the daughter, enc son, George W,
Gullifer of Bangor. four grandchildren.
Mrs. Hiram Haskell. Mrs. Bessie NJ.
Leaibetter and F. N. Seeley Of Bangor.
and Mrs. Marie Churchill of Leeds Cen
ter; and n brother. Zachariah Southland
of Bradford. survive.
Mrs. Gullifer was born in Fairfield,
going to Bangor when she was Is years
old and since that time she had resided
in Eangor. She had a large circle Of
friends who will be panied to hear Of her
death. She had always been an active
woman and up to week before her
death seemed to be in good health. The
funeral will be held at p. NJ. Wednes-
day from her daughters residence on
West Broadway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
RAILROAD MEN DANCE.
First Annual Ball Of Brotherhood OF
Freight and Engagement.

The Brotherhood of Railroad Freight
and Baggagemen had the fright of
way" in this city Tuesday evening on
the occasion of their first annual ball
in Elks' hall, Silver street.
The advance sale of tickets had been
a large one. and when at O'Clock the
throngs sought admission at the door.
it was certain that the affair would be
successful. The railroad men in other
departments. as we'll as Waterville cit
liens generally. came with their wives
and daughters and sweethearts and
danced until the "wee sma' hours" Of
the morning. An order of 16 dances and
several extras was enjoyed.
The following constituted the COM
mittee of arrangements: A. w. Guilt
fer. John Michigan, H. Davis. William
Burns officiated as floor manager; W.
johnson as assistant floor manager,
with the following aides: George Brad
ford. E. c. Bridges, A. B. Cornforth.
j. NJ. Hawes c. H. Watson and Will
liam s. Kelley of Lewiston.
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"The Garrison Girl"

Til" Frank" Carpenter 60. closed
its engagement here last evening in
the production of THE Garrison Girl"
Put little can BE- said of the style Of
the play, it probably being produced
from some sensational tale Of the early
West, as the title that Jerc Grady bore
that of Tombstone Bill, might suggest
The play was military in nature, and
had titles galore but strange To say.
the hero was only sergeant. The
villain was n captain but in the last
act he was escorted to the guard house
by corporal The players We're well
up in their parts and the SpeCialticS
were very good. The singing and
dancing Of Billy Rhodes. the midget,
and the work of Ward and Raymond,
clog and comedian work was excellent.
frankie was as usual the shining star
and her work III the character Of Polly
Trevor. The Garrison Girl" was
worthy of mention. Miss Marie War
zen as Mrs. Bryce also made a pleas
ing character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28

Monday afternoon Ira w. Gushing
was before the municipal court on the
charge of a single sale. Mr.. Gushing
was formerly proprietor Of the hotel at
The Forks and at present is running a
boarding house in North Arson. He
Is an Old Offender against the prohibi-
tory laws. He was found guilty and
sentenced to 4 fine of 500 and costs
and 30 days and 80 days additional IL
the fine and costs We're not paid. He
appealed and furnished suraties for
ms appearance at the December term
OF the supreme court for Somerset
county which will convene here the
o6th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
RoBBER coNFESsEs.
Says His Right Name Is Rumsey and
He Belongs in Chicago.

Kansas City. Mo-. Nov. 27-A tele-
phone message from Marshall. Mo.
/! TINS afternoon says:
The man who ON Sunday night rob.
ped the passengers on the eastbound
Alton Burlington passenger train near
GLASGOW, Mo, here today admitted that
MS real name is Claud Rumsey and
tnat he Is the man who robbed tho
passengers on the eastbOund Rock Is
land Limited near tie same point on
the night of Nov. S. Yesterday Rum
sey said ii was his brother who COM
United the Rock Island robbery
RumScy also said that his home Is
IN Chicago, where two brothers and a
sister live. He refused to give his
nome address in that city. Rumsey
admitted that he recently served a
term at the military prison at Fort
Leavenworth.
Secret Service Officer Cain Of Chi
cago. and Rolla Green of Marshall, in
the employ of the Chicago & Alton,
questioned Rumsey for four hours be-
fore his preliminary hearing began this
afternoon.
The description of the man who con-
fessed to having robbed the Alton
Burlington train near Glasgow, Mo-,
on Sunday night. and who gave his
name as Claud Randall, tallies with
That of C1aud Rumsey. who was re-
leased frtm the United States military
prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kas, on
Nov. ). after serving a sentence for de-
sertion from the army. Rumsey was
released from Fort Leavenworth four
days previous to the first train rob-
berry at Glasgow, that of the Rock is
land train.
Later in the day Rumsey signed a
confession which is now in the hands
of Detectives Cain and Green, in which
lie admitted:
That his name is Jesse Clyde Rum
sey. Jr., that he worked until recently
in q barber shop at 81 Sacramento ave-.
Chicago. and that his home is at Is
he robbed both the Alton Burlington
and the Rock island trains; that he
Travelled from l>~rsns City to Slater.
No. on the tender OF the Rock Island
train on Nov. 5. which he later robbed
at Glasgow. Mo, and that he was ac-
companied from Kansas City by an
other man who weakened at the last
moment and refused to go on with the
Rock Island robbery. That after the
Rock Island robbery he served a Jail
sentence at Edwardsville. ILL.,. for car
rying concealed weapons; that his
brother. William Rumsey, is respect
ed citizen Of Loretto. Neb.. and had
no connection with either Of the rob-
berries.
His hearing. set for this afternoon.
vas postponed until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28

Eentional black and was accompanied
by Thomas +. Kelleher, brother of the
bride. A wedding dinner was served
at the home of the bride, go guests be-
ing present. The happy couple were
the recipients of numerous gifts and
We're especially remembered by Mr..
Ridlon'S associates of the Saco & Pet
tee machine shops at Biddeford. where
he is employed.
The bride is native of Waterville
and was graduated from the Waterville
High school. For the past five years
she has been head stenOgrapher Of the
SacO & Pettee Machine Shops.
The out -of-town guest were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. +. Chase of Brunswick; Mrs.
Mary McMahon Miss Anna Mcmahon
and Mrs. John Lynch of Bangor, James
II. kelleher of Portland.
The couple left on the night pullman
Tor a short wedding trip, after which
they VIII reside in SacO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
Coburn Niqi,t. Dec. II.

"C"burn Night" will be observed by
C"burn Classical Institute Tuesday
evening. Dec. II. Such was the an
hounccment made Tuesday evening,
following a meeting Of the committee
of arrangements.
The occasion this year will take the
form Of reception given by the trus-
tees, faculty and students to the for
mer students and other friends of the
school and particularly to the parents
of the present students. The speech
making will be presided over by Judge
Warren c. PhilbrOok of Waterville.
Music for the occasion will be fur
nished by the COburn Orchestra and
Glee Club, and the wand drill, recently
given by the young ladies of the school,
will be repeated. The committee in
charge of the affair is putting much
conscientious work into the details of
the program and 4 successful occasion
is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28

The publishing of admissions and re-
admissions is am item of great interest
to the members as many Of them are
once more put in touch with former
comrades whom they have not seen or
heard from for years. Yesterdays
records show the following admissions:
Frederick Russell. late of Co. G, 42d
Mass. Inf. and Go. r. LIST Il. ]. l.. A..
assigned to Home Co. =; Emery w
Ramsdcll. late of co. T., 5th Mass INF
and 90. {, 59th Mass. Inf. assigned to
hospital; Thomas II. kimball. late of
Co. &, 18th Me, assigned to Home Co.
+: Charles y. Decker late Of Co. r.
"a Conn. Inf. and Go. r. I'd Conn H.
A., assigned to Home Co. NJ; George
a. Spotlett late of Co. f, 9Th Me. Inf.
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Regular Drill of Co. n.

The regular drill of Co. H, N. G. S.
NJ, was held at the ArmOry Tuesday
evening. The rifle team was chosen as
follows: Quartermaster Sergeant Moor.
Sergeant Crommett. Corporal Reed.
Private McAlary, Private Pooler. sub
stitutc. Private Murray. This team
will compete in the Thanksgiving shoot.
Owing to the occasional necessary alb
scnce from the city of Lieutenant Will
bur c. Lunt on business, he was reliev-
ed from his services as company clerk,
and Quartermaster Sergeant Moor was
appointed company clerk
A committee. consisting of Capt. Pep
per. Sergeant Crommett. Corporal Lib
by and Private Pratt was appointed to
draw up resolutions upon the death Of
the father of Private Edward S. Mead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
Baptist Youna Ladies.

The young ladies of the Baptist So
ciety held a sale and entertainment at
IN" vestry yesterday Afternoon anu
evening and We're handsomely reward
ed for their earnest efforts. I'll" even
ing entertainment included Il very in
terestlng program and WAS thoroughly
appreciated by those present. The
program: Piano duet. Miss Cross ana
Stella l;oyden; singing. l'red ID. Bates;
reading, Stella Bnyden; vocal duet.
Eunice Niles and Ethel Parlin; read
ing, Miss Pauline Freeman; singing,
Miss Mildred WadSworth: reading,
Miss PREGNANT; singing, Eunice Nilca;
medley of familiar airs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28

In the British House of Commons
Tuesday. replying to question as to
what steps the government intended to
take in order to checkmate the trust
scheme under the name Of the Southern
Cotton Co.." the president Of the Board
Of Trade. Mr.. Lloyd George. said he
had seen reports that scheme was
being organized in the United States
to regulate the rice Of o ton by means
Of storage and gradual sale. The de-
veIopments of course would be care
fully watched but the Board OF Trade
did not understand that the Lancashire
cotton trade at present was greatly
alarmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28

]. W. Henderson met with a painful
accident last week while cutting UP .
hog. A sharp knife lay on the board un-
der the hng and Mr.. Henderson. not
knowing this pulled the hog suddenly
toward him. The knife entered his leg.
cutting an artery, and Mr.. Henderson
came near bleeding to death. Mrs. w.
II. Boynton. who was visiting there. rem
dered timely assistance and DR.. and Mra
Walters were called and remained with
him all night. Mr.. Henderson is now o.
the road to recovery. although obliged -
be perfectly still. His many friends ex-
pressed much sympathy and will be very
glad when he gets out again,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28

The North End and the North Vas
salboro football teams will contend for
honnrs on Alumni field Thanksgiving
day. This game between the North
Ends and some other team has become
an annual feature in Waterville sport
ing events. Instead Of being the fare"
which might be expected from teams
which do not have the benefit of
whole seasons coaching, the games are
invariably good ones. as there are al
ways several eX-footbali players from
other teams who hold the teams to-
gether and make a very creditable
showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
Ridlon-keileher.

A very quiet and impressive wedding
ceremony was solemniZed at the rec
tory of the Sacred Heart parish of
Waterville Tuesday evening, Rev. FIR.
John E. Kealey officiating, in tho pres
ence of the immediate families, the
contracting parties being Miss Mary
A. kelleher of Waterville and NJ. Ever
EFT Ridlon of Saco.
The bride was attired in white silk
with lace trimmings and was attended
by Miss Anna Mcmahon of Bangor
who was becomingly gowned in pale
blue silk. The groom wore the con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28

William F.. North. treasurer. and d. ..
Collingwood, cashier Of the Real Estate
Trust Co. of Philadelphia at the tanas q
its failure. were indicted Tuesday BY tlle
grand jury for completely in the alleged
crimes which brought about the collapse
of the institution Four indictments were
returned against North. charging him
with perjury in making false statements
as to the financial condition Of the bank.
and another bill charges him with accept
ing deposits when he knew the company
was insolvent Collingwood il charged
with accepting deposits under the same
circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-28
MAINE GAMMA ALPHA
Of Alpha Tau Omega Holds Its 10th
Annual Banquet.

The 18th annual banquet of the
Maine Gamma Alpha Chapter of Alpha
Tau Omega was held at The Gerald
Monday evening. The POSTMASTER was
Myron +. Berry and the following
toasts We're responded to: alpha Tau
Spirit" Edwin w. Merrill; "As Opes
the Gate" William G. Ramsden;; 1.-THE
Alpha Tau Girl" Clifford H. Libby;
Pipe Dreams" n. Percy Merrill: vo-
cal. V. Ray Jones; 1.-The Maltese
Cross" John F.. Hatch: 1.-The Best
Thing in the World" Ralph B. Davis;
Vocal. Sunshine and Shadow" M.
Claude Moore. The following were the
initiates: Ralph b. Davis. Nathaniel
Wheeler. Jerome Fogwell. Charles Has
kell and William Ramsden. About 50
were present.
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Clark T. Richardson,

Clark T. RICHARDSON died Monday,
Nov. 2G. in the Home hospital He was
born in Woburn, Mass, in 1881 and
was curricr by trade. Mr.. Richardson
enlisted at Noburn, Mass. Aug. 25,
1862. III 90. G. 9Th Mass. and was dis
charged there from at Washington, d.
C.. July >. 1863. He was admitted to
the Home May 16. 1883. The funeral
arrangements are not yet known.