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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

had to run home and get on hts uniform.
L believe the regular members OF the de-
partment fined IL they appear at a fire
without their uniforms. White they We're
collecting, the buglers kept up their din
like a Dutch band at German picnic, and
large crowd of people gathered about.
Presently the chief of the department. who
Is also editor of one of the leading news
papers there, Joined the crowd and took his
place at the head of the procession All
the chiefs reporters printers and other
employees. 1t appears. are also eX-ofhclo
members of the fire department, and they
all left the office and got into line. Then.
with the bugles playing a sort of quick
step, the whole heterogeneous gathering
marched toward the scene of the conflagra-
ton.
Previous to starting the men in uniform,
all of y HON appeared TO be bosses, sent a
lot Of 'spigetties'--the American term for
lower class native Panamans-of to the
fire station to get the hose cart.
BY the time the valiant fire fighters ar
rived on the scene the flames had spread
and were making merry havoc of a row of
frame structures All the real work was
done by the barefooted 'spigetties, and
while these were playing the water on the
rapidly burning buildings all the fellows IN
uniform stood or trotted around, gesticu-
lating excitedly, issuing orders in fierce
tones and yelling something that sounded
like 'Carajo Americana 1 was told that
those words meant Curses on the Ameri-
cans 1t seems that at a fire it is one OF
the chief delights of the Panamans to curse
the Americans
While all this was going on the buglers
out-bugled all their former efforts, and the
women ran about among the crowd. getting
in the way of the hose and the fire lighters,
and, dropping on their knees in front of the
uniformed men, prayed like beings pos
Sessed.
81 can't imagine any scene so intensely
exciting and witiai so amusing. The peo-
pie seemed half-erazed. They acted just
like they do when there is a red-hot revo-
luton on tap The fire 1t seemed had the
same effect on them that revolution has,
and 1t occurred to me that good way to
keep the Panamans from engaging In
revolutions would be to start first-class
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and the world than one of his wife's serv-
ants. If the girl you expect to marry has
money. see to it that she keeps it, and keeps
it where you can't get at il. Hoe your own
row There's only one way to make man.
and digging for Il home is the process. II
she has nothing you can start even and
pull together, and III tell you. my boy,
there's nothing in this world so heartens a
man as q willing woman htched to the
same load. II she have sense and love she
will pull too, harder perhaps than you can,
but If she be a fool, no matter how she may
matter how erudite she may be. she will
balk or kick over the traces, and II she
doesn't spill the load she'll make it all the
harder for you to draw. So l say that
few grains of plain common sense are OF
more Importance in a wife than beauty,
money or culture If Miss Jackson has it
then l say go ahead. and your mother and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

reader found himself lying on a hillside
among he notified shadow of scattered
olive trees, where also are Daphnes and
Menalcas-their goats and sheep browsing
near thenl-snging the rival praises of Mi
lon and of Nais to the plaintive footing of
their panpipes.
The closing hour sounded lingeringly the
pages of that delicious volume were closed.
The reader no longer the same weary man
who had enterd there so short a while since.
stepped forth into the murky streets with
lightened spirit and an amusingly occupied
mind Even into the dim realms of sleep he
carried with him visions of that lovely land
of Greece which he had found In the ever
delightful and delectable world of books.
OF the praise of books there is no end. Let
ters like music, are surely God-sent; they
charm the mind of man almost beyond be-
lief n ed more be said I'm Praise of
Books2"
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for sn 's fa Ds '', Or shows il
the city of Panama just now, but
the Americans down there don't lack
for amusements" remarked a proml-
nent engineer who is helping to dig the
canal down on the isthmus ana VINO
has returned to the states for Few
weeks vacation. ''Of course, ne cohti"
ned there Will soon be corking big
theater there-you know, they are puiiuihe
a great national theater with some or the
millions that uncle sam gave tire PanaHla
goyernment-but that is not completed yet,
and the boys now have no place 70 go 10
see shows or other entertainments.
put. as / indicated before, the Ameri-
cans there don't really need any theater.
for far better than any uproarious stage
farce or slde-spntting comic opera per-
Torrance Is sight of the Panama city
fire department engaged in lighting con-
fagration.
Ever see the Panama fire department
out at work in all It's glory. Nof Well
you've missed one of the funniest sights
this mundane sphere affords.
'.Of course they don't pull of fire night
very often, but when they do us worth
travelling to the isthmus and back again 10
see 1t. 1 happened to get IN on one not
very long ago and IL compensated me Tor
any narrowing experiences that l may
have endured there
when the owner of the house afire dis
covered the blaze he chased out on the
street to find q member or the fire depart
meut They have about hair dozen pu-
glers attached to the department One OF
the buglers happened to be on the street,
and. after hearing the aIarm he rushed
home put on his uniform and feappeared
on the street blowing his Dugie like mad
Then the other bugiers chased to their
homes got their uniforms and bugles. ana
the whole bunch began 10 pugle TO beat
the band
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! gather from your poetic II somewhat
moldy description nothing more than that
the young lady Is a blonde and tolerabe
good locker and l mention this old flame
OF mine TO impress you with the fact that
while Aurora Is all right In the spring and
summer she begins TO look quite different
when the time comes to lay Ia coal Beauty.
ms boy. is a mighty good thing Your moth
sr was the prcttiest gir! | ever saw or ever
hope 20 sec-beggiuG your pardon-and she
i- StilI the most beautiful woman this side
tHe pcarly gates, in nay estimation. but you
can't reasonably expect TO be as fortunate
as your father IN that particular. Beauty is
very desirable but not a necessary at
tribute Of a wife. and man stands a
mighty poor chance OF permanent happl-
ness who banks on Il alone II Isn't always
desirable even II is likely 10 produce van
Try. and vanity, besides several other dis
UsIeeab le features. leads TO extravaganza. /
won't stop 20 tell you what extravaganza
would be nothing comfortable In the whole
volume
Reminds me Of an old friend. one Of these
.rt enthusiasts. who fell in love with a fiat
because OF It's impressive facade He
didn't sop 20 investigate what was back of
Che facade" but took "a lease at a pretty
stin figure. He wanted a facade. and he
E"t it good and plenty, as I've heard you
remark. Within a month he found that
everything behind that artistic front was
a leartbreaking sham. The plaster cracked
and dropped on his head in painful chunks;
Tie doors sagged and refused TO shut with
out lavish expenditure OF power and pro-
family. the furnace could be induced to sup
ply nothing but refrigerated air-and he
had lease It's probably too late. but, my
dear boy, before you close the deal get back
oi the facade IL you can.
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; OF A SUCCESSFUL HUSBAND

until you are both saturated with it. Then
walk up to the altar with JOY in your hearts
and if you can't live happy ever after 81
won't be the fault of the preacher.
Now, my dear boy, L neither suppose nor
expect you will pay the slightest attention
to anything l have said. AS l heard al
alleged comedian remark the other night
Il Just had 1t on my chest and 1t had to
come off" Yours truly,
JOHN SNEED.
Copyright. 1905, by Caspsr $ YostJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Old Herbals belong to this class of books.
What a delight it is to pore over their
spacious pages, on which are displayed life
size portraits of plants, drawn with an I'M
hesltating and flowing outline of faded Sc
pia ON a soft and mellow-toned old paper.
In such print will be seen a flower. It's
leaf placed side by side with its own hairy
stalk and bulbous root Among the Illus
tratious to such a book the faces OF flower
acquaintance Of today will peer out at us
with a certain familiarity of feature, but
with q strange difference of expression: the
earlier flowers having the look of a greater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

less circumstances are exceptional. But II
should not be allowed TO linger beyond the
reasonable time necessary for preparation.
1t is the man who wants TO marry on the
spot and it is usually the man who causes
the repeated postponement of the wedding
Either he grows Indifferent or thinks 1t nee
essary to increase his financial resources,
and the longer he delays the harder II is TO
fix the date, while the girl can do nothing
but wait and wonder and doubt. Ihen Is
the time when hope deferred maketh the
heart Sick sure enough. Don't let your en-
gagement continue more than year. Three
or six months should be long enough.
X
When you get married have 1t done right
Don't go frisking out to suburban justice
of the peace to have the knot tied without
trouble and without ceremony. Next to
your birth and your death it's the most i'm
portant event of your life. Your funeral
may be an imposing one, but you Will not
be in a position to appreciate 1t. You Will
play second fiddle at your wedding, but it's
your show nevertheless, and you should
make 1t as impressive you can. don't
mean by that to encourage lavish eXpendl-
ture Georgeous decorations and all that
sort of thing detract from the true feature
of the occasion. That, however, Is none of
your affair. The brides parents attend to
that The point l am trying to make is
that the wedding should take place In the
presence of a number of Invited guests, as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

A few pages are turned over. and the read
er suddenly finds himself carried off and
away: be It on unknown seas, TO be pres
entity landed on d rosy coral island fringed
about with palm trees. He becomes hero
indeed, he has his haidbreadth escapes, ms
flights and conquests, his inventions ana
contrvances, Treasures are found and pr1s-
oners rescued-not emitting, of course,
maidens of captivating charms and of naive
simplicity.
In all well-ordered libraries there are to be
found some old brown-stained leather foilo
volumes From the pages of these Will step
FORTH to meet the curious investigation, a
strange learned and garrulous little OLD
gentleman. of a bygone day; polished and
courteous pedant, full of facts and fancies'
a cleric full of arguments to prove the
truth of strange old forgotten beliefs-be-
liefs long since exploded, and regarded only
now as distorted and grotesque fancles.
But, none the less, are they fascinating
myths. which still hold the imagination
riveted with their accounts of the fierceness
of the charging unicorn and the splendid
audactiy OF soaring dragons in wild lands
where nature alternately befriends and
frowns upon the persistent traveller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

The main thing to be desired in woman
is sense. And by that l don't mean educa-
ton. It's mighty fine thing to be on
speaking terms with the classics. and
knowledge OF the higher mathematics and
Brownings poems does no particular harm,
II It isn't allowed to stick out, but education
beyond the grammar school course. is not
an essential Don't deceive yourself into
thinking learning an Indication of brains,
nor occasional Stiffness lack of them. Some
of the biggest fools / ever knew, male and
female. We're chuck full OF facts and figures
and quotations and other mental lumber
that didn't do them or anybody else any
good don't mean to belittle the value of
learning. No one appreciates ii more than
I do. but it doesn't spell sense. On the
o her hand, all normal boys and girls pass
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7 IL.


NH ceived your letter announcing
tNU your engagement TO Miss Anna
4 L May Jackson. 1 don't know
whether to congratulate you or
not. SO much depends upon the girl, you
know. II / could see her and have ten
minutes chat with her 1 could tell whether
you have drawn a prize or blank AS 1t
Is, / shall trust to Providence and hope for
the best
Your description Is entertaining. but not
very informing. You say that she lis as
beautiful as Aurora upon summer morn -
that her eyes are allied with heavens own
blue" that her hair is a golden aureole
surmountiug marble brow and her
checks are like the rosebud kissed by the
euamJred sun"
There is something reminiscent about
this as the critics say when they want to
accuse a writer of plagiarism and are afraid
OF libel suit I distinctly remember writ
ing something OF the same sort about girl
/ was sweet on before l met your mother. 1
saw her on the car the other day. She has
grown pudgy. her chin has disappeared and
her circumference il greatest at the waist
line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

You have been always a pretty level
headed yoUngster and 1 have great hopes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Nothing so hearteaS a willing woman
hitched 10 the same load.
dom would be filled with divorce cases. But
that's a OPPRESSION AS l was saying, take
stock OF yourself and then consider the girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Foremost among the many wonders of
books is the vast variety of their subjects
as well as the wide range OF their views.
There exists a book for every man-and.
indeed, for every woman and child There
IS also a thought provided for every mood
hayward or otherwise 1t is too trite a
saying that Shakespeare Is a perfect COM
pendulum in himself. For dreaming boy
hood there are the courteous Chvalry of
tie leisurely pages of the romances of
Mallory and of Edmund Spenser, as well as
the travels of the romantic Sir Walter Ra-
leigh. How verify eutharlllng are these
works TO each succeeding generation of
bordering youth. While Chaucer's worldly
talk along the Pilgrims Way to Cauter-
bury attracts the more busting kind of
reader, there are the Chinese philosophers
and St. Augustine for the meditative part
OF mankind. In this world of books are
problems for the patient and mystery plays
for the devout, love lyrics for the melan-
choly and fun FOR the playful.
But Of all books those of teavel which
tell eagerly OF adventurous discoveries,
both actual and imagined. are surely among
the most surprising and refreshing. A wet
evening, a dun fire. but with a book of
travels In hand, who can be heavy or sad?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-11

Every member or the ire department
the members are employed in ali parts OF
the city-after hearing the pugle chorus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

to the proprietors of the different
clothing, dry goods and boots and shoe
stores in which the latter are asked to
grant half holiday on each Wednes-
day afternoon of the weeks following
during the months Of June. July and
August. 1t appears that all of the
firms with the exception of that OF one
of the dry goods stores have expressed
their approval of the plan. The peti-
ton. however, has not yet been passed
for signature but will be, today and il
is expected. not without good reasons
that the clerks will be successful in
obtaining their request.
Said one of the foremost merchants
Of the city to the Journal Thursday:
Il feel quite confident that the claims
of the clerks will be recognized. but.
if they are not. 4 am intending to ad-
wise my employees to form a union
with this particular object in view
and push it through. There is a laxity
of trade on the part of the purchasers
and of ambition on the part of the
clerks during the hot season. and, /,
for my part. am not afraid of losing
anything by the venture. provided that
the rest view the matter III the same
light"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

Mrs. J.. Schilt and son David Of New
York are at Joseph Emery's Lake
House for 10 weeks visit and are the
most ardent fisher folk in that section
at the present time. They have re-
tanned the services of John Merrill fol
the entire time and are to be found
on the water much Of the time every
day. 1t is no unusual thing for them to
catch the full quota Of bass allowed by
law. hut their experience with salmon
and trout was not strikingly remarka-
bic until Thursday. AS a result of their
Persistence Thursday morning they
took IA bass and salmon which tipped
the scales at seven pounds. 1t was a
tine specimen and the company will
have the plcaure Of judging the quality
of the same next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

At meeting Of the Lakeview. Gem
etery Association recently held the Of.
iicers elected We're: Pres. G. T.. Ben
son: Vice Pres, II. w. Greeley; Sec
G. III. Bryant: Treas, c. Z. A. Wins
low. auditing committee II. w. Gree
ley, G.. w. Field Mrs. Florence Given
The officers constitute the executive
board 6. t. Benson being superintend-
ent and G. H. Bryant assistant super
intendent Of the board. A committee
was appointed to make arrangements
for putting city water into the GENE
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

Company A Of Gardiner and Co. Nj
of Augusta, "a Regiments. n. G. s. NJ.
under command of Major Fen b
Thompson, will assist in the Memorial
day exercises at the Branch. May 80
This will be the first year that these
companies have taken part in the
Decoration services here ana as the
number of graves to be decorated is
much larger than the number of veter-
ans who are able to take part in the
exercises. their services will be highly
appreciated. Company A will arrive
via the kennebec Central at 925 A
NJ, and Co. NJ via the Electric Rail
road at $50 A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

Harry Lawrence is making extensive
alterations, Improvements and addi-
tions to his house he recently bought
on Main street. The interior is being
remodeled. the whole house and out
buildings have been raised about two
feet, brick wall placed under the en-
tire house, and 9 most spacious piaz-
"a built in front and part way round
the house. When finished it will be one
CT the finest residences in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25
James kenney,

James kenney died in the hospital
Wednesday evening. after long i'll
ness. Mr. Kenney was born in CRANKY.
Conn. 80 years ago. He enlisted at
Boston. Mass. Jan. Il. 1862. and re-
celved his discharge at Boston. April
3, 1864. on account of expiration of
term of service. He was originally adj
mltted to the Southern Branch Nav
10, 1881, and was transferred IA ,ba
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25
Colby VS.. Bowdoin Tomorrow.

The game between Colby and Bow
doin tomorrow promises to surpass il
interest any contest ever held on Alum
nj field. The members of the Colby
team are putting in a lot of hard prac
'ice, as il is only too well understood
that il is case of now or never, sc
fas as the championship is concerned
Colby is hopeful but not overconfident
and expects to make a good showing
at least on her home grounds Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25
Miss Dav Entertains Ball Players.

Miss Emma Day Of the High school
teaching staff gave n party last evening,
at her home on Church hill in honor Of
the baseball players of the school. each
of whom invited n lady friend.
1t was strictly a baseball aggregation
so far as the stronger sex was concern
cd. vet the game was forgotten. even by
Coach Kelly. whose hair has been turned
silvery by perpleNities Of the national
snort. ever resting on his mind, while
the cnjoyments Of the evening continued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

co. A held a well attended special drill
last evening ana appeared on the street.
In spite Of the fact that many Of tho
men are recruits. tn" company undoubt-
edly will make a good appearance on
Memorial day. Several new men wern
enlisted last evening, and considerable
time was passed in loading blank car
trdg"s ana getting things in general in
order for turning out Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

The South Gardiner baseball team
will play the Bath Iron Works ball
team Saturday afternoon at South
Gardner. The South GARDENERS are
playing good ball this season and ought
to be encouraged by a good attendance
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25
In Police Circles.

Three DRINKS. all from Randolph. ap-
peared before Judge Larrabee yester-
day morning. Allie Bartlett went to
iail for 20 days, Leander Spencer paid
s7.24 ana Ralph Crosgrow went to iail
for 30 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

The jackson house, which has been
on the move for some time from the
Dirigo road to the South road, has fl
nally landed over the cellar where it is
to remain and will soon be ready for
occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

Mrs. Herbert f. Whitehouse has re-
turned from Denmark, where she has
been caring for her niece. Mrs. Florence
Sanborn. The many friends of Mrs
Sanborn will be glad to hear of her con-
yaleScence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

There is to be a song recital at For
est hall next Wednesday evening " it'll
the following talent: Miss Sophie Dun
ton. soprano; Flyod Baxter. tenor and
Wilbur 5. Corhrane, pianist. The ar
lists are all from Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

The Red Men of South Gardiner had
a rousing good lime Wednesday even
ing with initiation Of candidates and a
good supper. The home lodge enter
tanned the Augusta and Hallowcll
lodges. Two excellent speeches were
made by two brethren from Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

The Circle of Kings Daughters Will
nave a Candy and Food sale at the
Congregational vestry next Wednesday
afternoon, the proce 10 go towards
a fund for painting the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

Joshua 6. Wing, hate United States
navy. was granted his discharge from
the Home Thursday. Mr.. Wing has
been on furlough to Stoughton. Mass.
for some time past. and il is under
stood that he intends to reside there
pt rmancntly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

The new time tables of the w. a =.
r. K. are in the hands of the printer
and will be out this week. The ne.y
schedule goes into effect June 4. A
new train has been added for Sunday
morning leaving Winslow station about
A. NJ, which we think will be yery
pOpular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25
Today's Concar+

March-"Knights Of the Dlamont."
Observation-Disclosures" Tnhani
Waltzes-"Flots de Joies' WoIdreIIfei
Selection fr; "A Gaiety Girl"
Album Leaf, Schubert
War Memories Of Day in Camp in 1862,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-25

street Commissioner Libby is very
busy at present operating the road ma
chine on the highways in the country
districts. Much Improvement is noted
as result of the work.