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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
Check on Mosquitoes.
from Chambers Journal.

From Chambers Journal.
The island of Barbados enjoys a certain
immunity from the visitations Of the mala-
rial mosquito. In many Of the waters Of this
island there flourish in great quantities a
tiny fish known locally by the name Of
.'millions." and there is believed to be a
connection between the existence Of this
fish and the comparative non-existence OF
the malarial mosquito.
Some interesting experiments are now be-
ing tried in the West indies with view to
determine to what extent one fact bears
upon the other. and to see whether the be-
neficent little fish can be induced to flourish
in the water of places where the mosquito
ravages are more severely felt. 1t Is said
that the tiny fish has an appetite quite out
Of proportion to its diminutive size, and
that 1t feeds to a large extent on the larvae
of the mosquito. The troublesome insect Is
In consequence practically exterminated In
the area in which millions flourish and
here also, for the well-known reason, ma
larial fever is practically non-existent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
The Cement Age.
Birmingham Ledger.

From the Birmingham Ledger.
A man has invented cement shingle 1t
Is metal shingle covered with cement and
is really tile as lasting as stone. AS
cement becomes more known, and 1t Is
learned that every man can make his own
cement. there Will be a boom In cement
building. The great cost OF building has
been the increased cost of material and
the high price of skilled labor. With ce-
ment there need be only one skilled man
and plenty OF common labor. even In build
ing houses.
The price of cement Is high now. but
there are vast supplies and no possible
monopoly. Cheap machines for making the
blocks and plenty of sand and little
knowledge is the foundation and the price
outside the cities will be cheaper. We are
beginning the cement age. and concrete
houses will be the houses Of the future.
Building lumber of good quality L. almost
impossible and brick and stone are out OF
reach. so cement is the reliance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
At the Actors Ball Game.

From Puck.
Stormer Barnes-"Great Brutus, Where's
your eye? II you hadn't tried to hit those
wild ones you'd have got your base on
balls"
Hammond Ranter (witheringly)-"An
have those near-humorous sporting report
ers unanimously jot down that walked as
usual?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
The Talking Part.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
II see certain sewing machine manu-
facturer advertises his machine will do the
work of a dozen women"
Yes? It must have a phonograph at
tachmeut"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
No sign Of It.

From the Baltimore American
ibid you hear anything of a lobster
famine?"
why. no; the gold brick schemes are
going on a. usual"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
UNIQUE VOTE BATTING
Wife of One Candidate Makes a
Valuable Campaigner.
MANY ODD WAYS ADOPTED
Singers, Jugglers and Vaudeville
Artists Now Employed.
FREE FEASTS AND PICNICS
Ruse by Which Aspirant for Congress
sional Honors Won Crowd at
Expense Of Opponent
FREE FEAsTs AND PICNIcs
Written for The Star.

Written for The Star.
Word comes from sparsely settled con-
gressional district Of the prairie west that
one Of the candidates for Congress is being
very actively assisted by his wife In his
task of cajoling the voters Of the district
Before her marriage, she lived In Eng
land. There women. even women OF title,
do not hesitate to shake hands with griny
workmen. take to the hastings, even,
that they may, perchance. win votes for
their respective candidates. often their hus-
bands or brothers.
This transplanted English woman, when
her husband secured the nomination he had
long coveted. quietly announced to him that
she was going to give him her assistance,
English fashion. He at first demurred. de-
claring that the voters would set him down
as being henpecked. etc., etc. She, how
ever. finally won him; to her way OF think
ing, and since the beginning of the cam
paign she has been travelling behind a pair
Of horses all over the district. addressing
the scattered voters, invading their homes:
speaking kind words to the mothers and
literally kissing the babies, like veteran
campaigner.
Needless to say. she has made a big hit,
and is the talk OF the district especially as
she makes breezy speech, tens COCA
story, Is born mixer. and dainty little
body withal. And it may be set down as hui
manly certain that II her husband succeeds
in overcoming the comparatively large ma
jority that the district has been In the habit
Of casting against his party. the lion s
share of the credit for the overturn will be
due to his energetic and tireless helpmata.
This Is but one Of many congressional dis
tricts that are being treated to out-of-the-
ordinary electioneering features this fall.
There will be very little apathy. appar-
entity In the Wisconsin district where two
former University OF Wisconsin foot ball
stars are to sing college and campaign
songs for one Of the candidates, brother.
who will join in the choruses.
Perhaps he got his ideas from the athletic
stunts" such as standing on the head and
handsprings. that Golden Rule" Jones used
to indulge in on the steps of Toledos city
hall. At any rate, the candidate of one Of
the minor parties in New York city opens
and closes each of his meetings with five
minute exhibition of his physical dexterity.
His ingenuity in that direction is only sur
passed by a candidate down south, who an
nounces in bold posters:
"See Higushi. the world-famous Japanese
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Everett Shaw has just completed a
vehicle on runners which has the dis
tinction of being the only one of the
kind in the city, and will use it in his
trips to camp during the winter. In
style it is 4 compromise between q
horse sled and Il pung. and it sets on 4
long low sled that is as innocent of
anything of the nature of a sheer as
WAS the old steamer Della Collins. The
sides of the pung are about IS inches
in height and in front is four-foot
dasher of wood well braccd with oak.
to prevent any annoyance from flying
snowballs. The seat, which is raised
above the sides of the pung and has a
high and straight back like the pcwS
in 4 country church. is so arranged
that it may be moved forward and
back at will, and is closed in behind so
that the wind may be kept from
whistling around the drivers legs. Mr..
shaw and the gentleman who is in
partnership with him in the ownership
of the patents under which the pung
was constructed. have tried the We
hicle and say that it works all right.
It will be painted in English YER
million and with the good horse which
has been assigned the duty Of hauling
&c will constitute one of tho warnest
turnouts On the east side OF the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
Warming!

1t is important for you to know that
nearly all cough syrups contain dan
gerous and deadly drugs, like morph-
ire, chloroform and opiates in some
form or other We warn YOU against
these dangerous preparations under
the title of "balsams of this" and bal
sans of that" or "syrups of this" etc.
Without these drugs, Father Johns
Medicine cures throat and lung
troubles.
BY building up the body and keep
ing up the warmth. the system is Civ
en- the fighting power to throw off
disease.
This medicine is all pure nourish-
ment, and the best protection against
dangers from exposure and q run
down condition of the body.
Get what you call for
Do not allow any druggist to sub
stitutc these cough preparations which
are dangerous and may cost you your
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Tuesday may be set down on the cal
en1ar as having produced the heaviest
snowfall Of the winter. fully 10 inches
having fallen and perhaps foot The
storm came on at about midnight Mon
DAY AID was of such intensity that by
morning about six inches had fallen
ana continued for the greater parf Of
the gay. 1t did not cease for good then.
bIt continued to fall ut intervals
through the night and also yesterday.
Trains on the Maine Central were both
cred during the morning hours and
SNoHplhWS were sent over the line
ahead Of the morning trains. Early
morning electrics were delayed on ac-
count Of the storm. but the plows were
set at work and the schedule was main
tanned after that time. although some
OF the cars We're late. In the city there
was not much wind. but out across the
country there was plenty of air mov-
ing ard some of the cross roads We're
reported badly drifted, 50 that the peo-
pie living along them We're unable to
get into the city. Taken all together the
Storm was one of the old-fa shiOned
kind and big one for the early win
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
MRS. ORAMANDEL SMITH.
Sudden Death of Wife of State Treas
urer Tuesday Afternoon.

Word was received in the city Tues
day afternoon announcing the death OF
Mrs. Jennie f. Smith. wife of State
Treasurer Oramandel Smith. which Oc-
CURED suddenly as the result OF 4
stroke Of paralysis. while accompany
ing her husband from their home in
Litchfield to Richmond. When near
Richmond Corner Mr. Smith stopped
his sleigh and got out to lead the
horse through a big drift of snow At
the same time Mrs. Smith got out Of
the sleigh and intended TO walk be-
hind and when the sleigh had gotten
through the drift to again take her
seat. Mrs. Smith, it is thought, over
eXerted herself in walking through the
snow and fell down in her tracks AS
soon as Mr.. Smith had the sleigh out
INTO the open again he walked back to
the assistance of his wife only to find
her PROSTATE on the ground She was
taken into the home of Arthur Ran
dali and medical aid summoned but
all to no avail for a short time after
ward or about $50 she died having
been unconscious for several minutes
Mrs. Smith was Il woman widely
known and respected. She has served
Tor several terms as 4 trustee of the
Maine Insane hospitals. being a valued
member of the board and was on her
way to this city at the time of her
death.
Mrs. Smith was born in Litchfield,
Dec. II, 1S41, and was the daughter of
William Cleaves and Mary Cook Smith.
She attended the schools of that town
and also the Litchfie!d Academy. and
was afterward a very successful teach
er at Gardiner for several years.
In May, 1875, she was married to Mr..
smith. She was formerly connected
with the free Baptist church at I.itch-
ned and was q Very active Mnrknr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
Russell { Weston Co.

WITH as the eXiScnc!cS Of the case de-
manded. One of the prisoners, George
Campbell. VINO WAS in for simple
drunkenness. was fined So. and Gideon
Irepanicr was fined s. for getting
drunk and committing an assault on
the rcrson OF Joseph Nldeau. The
principal case Of the session was that
of James r. Mcclure of Togus, who
was w against q charge of assault and
battery on warrant sworn out by his
wife. There were numerous details to
the case. but tn express it in a few
words it may be said that James was
alleged to have got entaneled by the
contents of 4 gallon jug of rum on his
arrival home Monday night, after
which he proceeded To raise Il rough
house, which included abusing his
wife, breaking up the furniture, etc,
and eliminated in his being thrown out
of doors in scant attire by his step-son.
Word was sent to the police depart
ment Tuesday morning and Patrolman
Ferran went out and captured James.
but was forced to gain an entrance to
the house by climbing IN at Il win
dow. Mcclure was represented by +.
w. WhitchOuse, and after the prelim-
nlaries had been disposed of was
placed under $500 to keep the peace for
six mcEths. and was also held i'll like
sum for the January term of the supe-
rior court on the charge Of assault and
battery. ana not being able to furnish
bonds was committed. Mcclure had
been out Of jail but Il short time, hay
ing been pardoned by Governor cobb
in November while serving 4 sentence
for selling rum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

G. Fred Dill of WestEeld. Mass, is in
the city for the holidays. and is visit
ing his old home.
Albert T. keene of Watcrville is
SPENDING the holiday season with his
father. Ziba II. kcene. Eastern avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick OF Bel
fast spent Christmas with Mr.. Her
rick's father, G.. T. Herrick, in this
city.
Mrs. Harriet Hlaine Beale has ar
rived in the city ana will be at the
short time.
Mrs. Dennis Donovan was called to
Boston Tuesday by the illness of her
mother and left for that city on train
1n2 in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pierce of the Cony
House were the Christmas guests of
Mrs. PierccS parents in Portland and
will remain for the rest Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ?. Shepard and
daughter Miss Ruth. are the guests
Of Mrs. Shcpard's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles KnOwlton. Oak street.
Ira f. Getchell Of Ninslow, who
passed Christmas in this city as the
guest Of his son. City Engineer Getch-
ell. returning nome yesterday after
noon.
Miss Caroline +. Chase Of tho How
ard Seminary at West Bridgewater.
Mass, is in the city and will spend her
vacation with he" mother, Mrs. Emily
Chase Of Fast Crescent street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman J.. Bassett.
who passed their Christmas with Mr.
Bassett's parents in Winslow, returned
to their home in this city yesterday
forenoon.
Mr. end Mrs. Herbert Doane Of Bos-
tor were the Christmas guests of Mrs.
Doane's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Mel
VILE smith, on Winthrop street. Mr..
Doane left yesterday morning on his
return to Boston. but Mrs. Doane will
remain in the City until later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Joseph Boisvert, who had for some
time past been n prisoner at Auburn
Jail. was brought to this city Tuesday
morning and committed to the Insane
hospital for observation. Boisvert was
in Jail in default of 5000 bonds and
was awaiting the January term of the
Supreme Judicial court of Androscog-
gin county on a charge of assault with
intent to kill and rob Mrs. Josephine
Roy, who claims that the man started
for her with a butcher knife. struck her
on the head and attempted to force her
through a scuttle into Il grave beneath
the kitchen floor. Mrs. Roy's condi-
ton was critical for some time, but it
is understood that she is now recover
ing. Roy had been model prisoner
but last Wednesday night his condition
changed and after he had been pro-
nounced insane Judge Savage signed
papers committing him to the hospital
for observation. The man appeared
calm on his arrival in Augusta. but
was handCuffed to his attendant to pre-
vent any possibility Of escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
Mrs. Mary Howell.

Mrs. Mary Howell. Wife of George
Howell Of townsville, n. b.. died in
this city Wednesday morning after an
Illness of several weeks from a COM
plication of diseases. She was A.
years Ct age and the husband ten
daughters and one son survive.
Funeral services will be held at st.
MaryS Catholic church at Q o'clocl,
this morning and the remains will be
placed in the tomb at Mt. Pleasant
cemetery until spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

TIL" ice harvesting operations at Tur-
tie creek, Weber pond. will be COM
menced this week by scraping the SNOW
from the field and it is thought that
the work of filling the houses will be-
gin early in the coming week. The
operators are Z. S. Hall, Major Charles
+. Sturtevant. Dr. L. l.. Dolliver and
ii. II. Morrill, Of this city, and it is eX-
pectei that the harvest this winter will
be about 40 tons. Mr.. Morrill, expects
to commence work on his ice crop in
about two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Fred G.. Doe, who had been living at
the building on Bangor street which
was formerly the boarding house of the
Old Cony seminary and which has re-
Gently been sold. is moving his house
hold goods 10 the NJ. ]. Powers place
in PittstOn. near tire Independent ice
houses, and will hereafter make his
home there,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Among the finest Christmas dinners
of public nature which were given in
the city Tuesday was that served by
Landlord Capen of the Augusta House
to his guests. The menu included
choice turkeys, ducks and geese from
Aroostook county anG all Of the many
good things which go 10 make up the
Christmas feast. and the service was
all that could be desired. An enjoy
able feature in connection with the
feast was the excellent music which
was furnished by Dennis orchestra
during the dinner hour. The dinner
was enjoyed by a goodly number of
guests and one and all were warm in
their praise of its excellence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

George NJ. Bean. the popular driver
on X. T. D. route No. 8, was remem-
bered on Christmas day by the patrons
along his route. who presented him
with fine harness for his horse. Mr.
Bean is one of the most efficient driv-
ers who carry mail from the Augusta
office and always makes his way over
his route in all kinds of weather ii
there is q possibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

There was a merry time at the C. Y.
Eaton factory Monday when Christ
mas gifts seemed to be in order. The
many friends Of J. w. Millitt. foreman
of the stitching room, presented him
with beautiful elk pin, and II. z.
Marsden with Il pretty parlor table.
And last but not least, William IT.
Record was given fine Morris chair
and foot rest. All three Of these men
We're formerly of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

The many friends Of Gen. Henry NJ.
Sprague Of Auburn will regret to learn
that he was committed to the Insane
hospital "Wednesday, suffering from
mental troubles, which had been grow
ing upon him for some time. Gen.
Sprague was for 4 long time prominent
with the military affairs of the State
and held the office of adjutant general
from 1880 to 1893
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Or course YOU will buy barrel,
how can you help it? Merrill Bros
second car. of flour is too much for
their cellar room. with other goods
y short time, the genuine prize
Winner" CAN round" flour will be only
S4.25. Money back if not perfectly
satisfactory Better not delay in en-
terinS your order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
Card Of Thanks,

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends and to
capital Aerie. +. Q. F., No. 1850. for
many kindncsscs shown US in our re-
cent bereavement.
MRS. JOHN II. GRANGER AND
FAMILY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
Funeral of Late Charles F. ScanIon.

The funeral of the late Charles F..
Scanlon was held at St. Mary's Catho-
lie church at 9 o'clock Wednesday
morning. many relatives and friends
being present The services We're con-
Quoted by Rev. FIR. c. W. Doherty and
the bearers were Martin Cusack, John
White. Frank Dow and John Hopkins.
The remains We're placed in the tomb
at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

The Augusta House hack. the fore
runner Of the coming Of the legisla-
'":s. vas cut for the first time for the
winter yesterday, and will hereafter be
in service for the guests of the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Cuslnoc Hose responded to 4 still
alarm at about $50 Tuesday evening at
the residence of Charles Il. Murphy on
South Chestnut street. The trouble was
due to the isntng Of the woodwork
around a fireplace ana there was 4 re-
Sultant damage of about So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

A special communication of Bethle-
hem Lodge. No. So. F. & A. NJ, will be
held this evening. with work in the f.
A. and F. c. degrees. All members are
requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

The reader with the Tufts Musical
Clubs is again H. c. Gale, who was
peculiarly and uniformly successful
last year in holding the attention of his
audiences. The striking feature of his
work was its great variety. and the
wonder was that he seemed to be
equally good in all lines. Every audi
ence will remember his "Pantomine, :"
and will welcome his appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Dorr, who have
for several years past been cooking for
+. w. Trask. have accepted a position
in the same capacity with +. NJ.
Hayes at the west end of the Kenne-
bee bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

me members of Seth Williams
Relief Corps are requested to be
present at the regular meeting this
afternoon at o'clock as matters of
importance are to be decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

s. C. Webster & Co. had Il crew of
men and teams at work scraring their
ice field above the kcnncbcc dam yes
tcrday and getting rid of the large
amount Of snow which covered it. In
some places on The field the snow came
off dry, but in others considerable
SluSh WAS found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

You can find the Canadian BLEND
Black Tea SOC. per ID. at Geo. d
Haskelrs. East Side. Phone $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
AUCTION

The subscriber will soil on the premi
ses, near the farm Of NJ. q. BcsSe.
Wayne. Maine, Saturday. Dec. %. 1906.
the following stock: -Four new mich
cows. hcifers. hens. three wagons.
furniture, These goods will be sold
without reserve III | O'Clock l..
Nj. on the dare naTed. rrral dl"sS n
TIE weather. DAVID ElNL;EI.OOM.
NJ: G. BeSse. Auctioneer.
d2sl,a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Wednesday mornings session Of the
municipal court had moro business
than had been disposed of for some
time, and three culprits were dealt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Chief Engineer Buckley seems to be
among the fortunate ones this year in
the way of Christmas presents this
year, and his latest is pair Of fine
overshoes. the gift of the drivers of
Hose no. and No. .. and of Hook and
Ladder No l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

Tho Chicago & Eastern Illinois Rail-
road has announced an increase in pay
to all machinists, following a recent
conference. They will receive an adj
vance Of two cents an hour. the maxi
mum being 81 cents and the minimum
Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
Auuusta Lodge Directory
LODGE, NO. IS. r. &

Special communication at Ma
vi: !, Temple Thursday evening, De-
soa nhar 9Th at 80 O'Clock. Work
ceAigrs' A. and f. c. degrees. All
II MINING brethren cordially invited.
CHAS. d. WHITE. W. NJ.
j. L. BLANCHARD, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

.syLuM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
nmse9T .t ard election of officers Fri
a ,'r Nee. Is. Work in Second degree.
o@'' c. W. POOR, n. q.
D. r. WESTON, Sec,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27
..u7oN AUGUSTA, NO. 6, p, M.

r.ets every third Tuesday at o'clock.
H'''0 A. D. WEEKS. Captain.
A. NJ. DRUMMOND, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-27

UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
p,thl,s King Company. No. 4. Regular
ssstinS flrst Thursday Of each month.
Captain, r. N. WARE.
recorder. HARRY n. HERSEY.