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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

The Churchman's Club of St. Marks
Episcopal church will meet Thursday.
Jan. 81. III the room of the boys de-
rartmcnt in Eden block. over tho pres
ent offica Of the New England Tel
phone Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24
OAKLAND.

Warren Tapley, former clerk in the
store of A. w. LeOward, is calling on
Oakland friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Mr. and Mrs. Fred II. Rose are re-
ceiving the congratulations of their
friends on the birth of daughter,
weighing nine pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Mrs Z. w. Jones of South China has
returned home, after a visit of two
days with her brother, F. F. Graves,
Morrill, avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

a public whist party will be held
by Col. 1. s. Bangs Circle. Ladies of
the 6. A. r., in G. A. II. hall Friday
evening. Jan. %. Playing will begin at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

William Spraguc of South China has
returned home from visit at the home
Of w. P. Stewart Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

William Harvey left yesterday on a
business trip through the northern part
of the State and Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

One drunk was before the Waterville
municipal court Wednesday morning.
He settled and was released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

The teams of the fire departing mt
were busy Wednesday shoveling ouc
the hydrants This is job that is
necessary after every storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Z. P. Sturtevant is working in the
bank until a successor to Mr.. Emer-
son can be secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Former Deputy Enforcement Com
missioner b. F. Towne went to Au-
Susta Wednesday to give evidence in
one Of the liquor cases on trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Dr. NJ S. Goodrich was in Augusta
on business Wednesday, it being his
regular official visit to the Capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

There was Il large attendance at thu
Ware parlorS Wednesday evening, the
occasion being the lecture by Rev
George Dana Sanders. pastor of the
Unitarian church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Mrs. Mary Weed has been in Burn
ham, called there to attend the funeral
of the late Mrs. F. z. Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

burn Classical Institute is confined to
his home with a severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

At 230 this morning is was 60 below
and falling by the inch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Among the business visitors in Wa.
erville Wednesday was F. J. Taylo
of Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

LIE Cercle Laurier enjoyed a success.
full whist party Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

S. NJ. Bennett of Lewiston was among
the business visitors in the city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

NJ. ]. Jewell of Portland was in the
city Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

J. B. Dyer of Augusta was in town
on business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Former City Treasurer Jesse Stinson
has returned from a visit of several
weeks at Exeter. y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Fred TuttIe Of Athens was in the city
on business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Mrs. John Ludlow is i'll at her home
on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Horace Purington went to Dexter on
business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Principa, George S. Stevenson Of Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24
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1t is true that special care to mai.
raised bread with KRUSO must be q.
ercised, but such bread will be found "a
b.. delicious and more nutritious in II,
end than when made from other brand,
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WATERVTLLE

Miss Edith Nelson is visiting friend:
in Palermo. 51Eu
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-24

Miss Edith Nelson is visiting friends
in Palermo. alEu
Mrs. John Ludlow is i'll at her home
on Main street.
Horace Purington went to Dexter on
business Wednesday.
Fred Tuttie Of Athens was in the city
on business Wednesday.
J. B. Dyer Of Augusta was in town
on business Wednesday.
NJ. ]. Jewell of Portland was in the
city Wednesday on business.
LIE Cercle Laurier enjoyed a success
full whist party Wednesday evening.
S. NJ Bennett of Lewiston was among
the business visitors in the city
Wednesday.
Among the business visitors in Wat
erville Wednesday was F. j. Taylor
of Pittsfield.
Former City Treasurer Jesse Stinson
has returned from visit of several
weeks at Exeter, y. II.
Principal George S. stevenson of Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-13
By ROY NORTON
Drawings by Charles Livingston Bull and Jay Hambidse

the first perpexing problem for which he could
neither account nor understand and his activities
prior to that event nothing when compared
have appeared a laborer in the lmelight, and
therefore eminently fitted to drop from sight
the outbreak, when his fellow countrvmen were
leaving by hundreds seeking places of refuge across
the border lines north and south embarking
the high seas for foreign ports Singulary enough,
prejudice in the Eastern States had never
reached the point of acute discrimination which
made the denizens of that section classify the
Japanese and Chinese in broad category as
Orientals; it therefore easy for Sego to don
the garb of laundryman in the city of Washington,
improvse a p gtail, and without interruption
assume to pursue this vocation.
Fertile of resource, he readily discovered that
in a situation where anarchy might thrive the
followers of the blood red flag would be his most
valuable spies. Without difficulty he allied him
self with this element, and gained friendly foot
ing with them by ostensibly favoring the advance
ment of their in Russian domains. Their
confidence in him was strengthened by the fact
that he accomplished in their language, which
he spoke fuently and was liberal contributor to
their treasury
Having thus ingratiated himself, the next step
made easy. He selected such tools from the
ranks of these malContents seemed best fitted to
his hands, and thereby established of
ing that would have been impossible in any
other way. From his little howell he directed these
men seemed best, assigning them to tasks of
more or less magnitude and paying lavishly for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-13
CHAPTER v.

A1IPPON, the home of the Samura in her
N adoption of methods. had not per
mtted her secret service department to re-
main in ancient form. Modelled those lines which
had made the intelligence bureau of Russia of
the most effective IN the entire world and proting
by the publicity given to nearly every movement of
importance in the United States. she was infinitely
informed of all that had been and was taking place
in the country she hoped overcome. She had
depended upon this knowledge as a valued factor
for the subjugatiOn of the American colossus
not foreseelng that country capable of closing
its doors to the world would also find means to
circumvent foreign agents To the last minute
she relied upon her emssares in nearly all the larger
cities of America under the direction of Count Seigo
Away back in the time of the Tokugawa Shotgun
ate. when the almost invincible leader Sego was an
idol to the youth of Satsumato be toppled only
in the civil war of 1877, his was being educated
in leading American university. The downfall of
the father practically exiled the lad in the United
States until family and political influence had time
to reassert itself, when by progressive steps he
gained the good graces of his Government and was
given responsible positions in affairs of state. His
knowledge of the American political situation was
complete and accurate, and better in
formed the strength and weakness of the Republic
1t had been largely through his advice that the
dispute between the two nations trivial in itself but
portentous possibilities had been used pretext
for Thoroughly conversant with congressional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-13

anything of value; and to his obscure place there
came divers men when night time offered the cloak
OF darkness to the furtlve.
SeigOs valuable ally was Meredith of
English parentage, and man who for years resided
Cross-st, Paterson, New Jersey that unfortunate
city whose very industry and peacefulness had made
it the gathering place of the Reds. Meredith was
machinlst by trade, and employee of supply
house; so it was not surprising that he brought
of strange and unusual purchases made through
many sources by the United States Government
In this there nothing alarming, and it was rather
with curiosity that the astute descendant of a
Samura looked over these reports and vaguely
wondered whether they might have bearing on
He sufficiently painstaking to ask for
others and check them up; but in this he gained
partment, while existing in a state of seeming
stagnation, nwardly very active He made
many to the points where these purchases were
made, but found them innocuous far as he could
reason.
AS time went on, however, he learned that the
greater portion of these shipments were being sent
to Miami, Florida, and driven to the final con-
clusion that if the Government was active in any
way at all, the key must be at the small city on the
southeastern coast. News had leaked through to
him to the effect that the ships of the United States
mobizing in western waters. More than this
Sego learned that in all navy yards there had
been cessation of work, whereas an increase
would have seemed reasonable considering
the unfinished state of several cruisers and battle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-13

SHIPS.
On first thought he attributed
this latter lapse to one of the
frequent changes of policy or
dearth of funds; but now, in
view of these later shipments and
purchases, he began to question.
In Washington no news was OBJ
tainable The administration was
preserving a wooden front toward
not only the world but its own
subjects as we'll Congressman and
Senators knew nothing beyond the
declaration of war and the en-
powering of the President and his
Cabinet in special session to act
for the country, and the admin
lstratlon was apparently doing
nothing whatever out of the regu-
lar routine of business. 1t was
this paucity which drove the sham
laundryman from his irons and
away upon a journey.
His trip southwark was accom-
plished with ridiculous ease. He
bought his ticket to Miami without
being subjected to interrogation,
boarded the second class or smoking
coach at the head of the train with
out hindrance, and rode away in un-
disturbed solitude No one seemed
aware or in any event to care for his
presence There were no attempts
at conversation, except in one
instance where a good natured
Southerner hailed him with,
Hello, joint Going to start a
wash shop somewhere nor was he
in the least perturbed save on an
occasion when rough threatened
to tweak his pigtail; but even this
went no further than words.
Everywhere were criticisms of the
conduct of the war and imprecations
against the administration The
Americans themselves were no more
cognizant than he of why soldiers
had been stretched along the border
line, ports closed, and communica-
ton cut off The citizens of the
country itself were as mystified as
the Japanese, and frankly thought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-13

methods in the United States, he
had watched year by year the quib-
blings of legislators over naval bills
which usually ended in inadequate
appropriations OF broader mind
than they, he had long foreseen
that country which had come into
distant colonial possessions must
Of necessity enlarge its navy and
augment its efficiency, eXpend
money in unremltting streams for
its maintenance, and stimulate its
men to seek individual excellence
in gunnery and drill. He had OBJ
served the growth of Conceit, which,
like rust beneath a coat of paint,
led men to believe 50 devoutlv in
American superiority that they
neglected to analyze the actual
power which could positively be
developed BY a process of elimi-
nation he estimated the fighting
value of the American navy, dis
carding vessels still in service but
obsolete, and others still on paper
but looked upon by the unsophis-
ticated as a part of the nations
SilOISbh- -NdtAoiini p4o"Soo liz lS
garded as a small factor when
granting equality.
Seigo's observations had been so
careful and his conclusions so logical,
that reports sent to and passed
upon by the Elder Statesmen of
Japan had led them to feel certain
Of victory long before war was
declared Nor had his predictions
in the opening events been unful-
filled. True he had not expected
the abandonment of the Philippines;
but he had confidently foretold the
period of torpidity, of confusion
and lack of cohesion, which had
followed. 1t was with satisfaction,
therefore, that he observed the
trend of events when hostilities
were finally declared, and from the
quietude of his study saw the
whole country waiting for the
Government to act while apparently
it remained somnolent.
The surrender of the islands came
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

hand and continuing around the table in
order.
As he deals letter out, he turns its face
up. so that all may see that it is "n," for i'm
stance. The next player gets an 90" suppose,
and he quickly sees that his letter, joined to
the "n'' received by the first player, will form
the word "no." He announces that fact and
claims the "n." This is surrendered to him,
and he forms the word mo" on the table in
front of him, and must leave it there undiI
turbed until some other player gets letter
which. added to the word no." will form
some other word.
Suppose for instance, that the third letter
dealt out is "w." Then the owner of the
'-w' may claim the word no." and adding
his wv" to it, make it now" The fourth
OF row breathes sigh Of relief as he
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
l7hE CANE 9fbETTERSs cv

letter or letters which have been worked up
into word without taking that whole word
and using it all, though its letters may be
entirely transposed, to make different word.
The range of words may wander over half
dozen different languages if the players SO
agree, and then the game becomes difficult
enough for college professor.
The winner of the game is the player who
has the most complete words spread out ON
the table in front of him when his dealer has
turned up the last letter he has on his rile.
Long words count no more than short words,
and if two players "tie," they set to work
breaking up their long words into short ones,
and this disposes of the tie nine times out
Of ten.
For large number of players large rum
ber Of letters is of course required; bat two
persons will often play the game for half
an hour before exhausting half dozen com
plete alphabets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

thinks he will hold on to his word for a
little while ANYWAY. for the now" and the
Perhaps several letters follow out of which
no combination can be made which viii spell
a correct word. until some one gets an "s:n
This letter, in connection with ''now." will
spell Snow" but, if the lucky owner of the
81 is sharp enough, he will also claim the
"y" from his other rival and spell Snowy"
The examples given here are sample words
as they show more clearly to young minds how
the game may be played easily, but when a
number Of letters have been dealt ont. the
abilities, and many are the combinations
which will escape the notice of all who are
gathered around the table for time, until
some one discovers them as if by accident,
and then the wonder will be that they were
not seen before.
One player may not claim from another any
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Hanging in Mdai

lish gentleman frae the south, vera fond O.
strange brides and strange eggs. Noo there
was one egg Q hae forgotten which O. them)
that he hadna gotten, and he behooved to
hae it, whether or no, and said he wad gle
five punds to the man that brought it him.
Five punds was mo- to be laughed at by lad
like me, and said to myself that the fault
shouldna be mine if didna' get it.
"Mony the day did / haunt the rocks to nae
purpose; but at last /. spied the vera bird /
sought, gangin' in under yon rock, and
knew then that there the nest must be. /
went hame at once, gat my rope and basket,
and was DOT here just after daybreak, ready
for the wark. Twas an awfu' job to do sin
gle-handed, but ] daurna tell ony man, for
/ wanted to do it a. mysel,
My rope was soon hitched and fastened,
and doom the great black precipice slid till
got to the yon rock that ye see. But then
cam the warst O. the job, for, ye ken, the
rock stuck out sax feet and mair beyond the
ledge, and wadna let me get near it. There
was just ane thing to do, and that was to
swing myself in and oot till 1 cud reach the
ledge; and did it.
"At every swing my heart was in my
mouth WI the sight o. the hope saw-sawin'
upon the sharp rock above; but at last /
felt my taes touch the ledge, and in anither
moment was safe upon it,
ne DlrdS had flown ava, but there was
the nest wi a. the eggs and in Cliff l had
them in my basket. But, as put them in,
the rope slippit through my fingers, and ava
it swung cot of my reach!
For moment / was like ane daft, and
then set myself to look it fairly in the face.
There l was, hanging in the air, on ledge
nae wider than my jacket, nae living man on
the island but myself, and nae chance Of be-
ing seen if there were. Seemingly there was
naething for it but to jump right oot and try
to clutch the rope; but / cudna max up my
mind to that!
Suddenly a thought cam to me. I had
heard the folk tell hoo the American hunters
catch wild bulls wi rope, and / thought if
swing it oot and catch the rope that way.
Cord had in plenty, roond my basket; but
nae stone cud / find. Sac just put the cord
through the ring of this big siller watch o.
mine, and warrant ye tied that knot weel,
for my life hung upon it.
s1 gave it a swing to see If it wud reach
the rope, and it reached and went beyond.
Then set my teeth and swung again. The
cord Tapped round the rope, and l drew it TO
me; but when l felt it in my hand, l cud
scarce haud it for trembling.
Hoo l gat up the cliff again l. Gamma tell;
but when j stood ance mair on firm ground,
[ drew q long breath, as if had come up
frae the bottom O. the sea.
"Weel, / got my money frae the Englisher,
and great praise for what I had done. But
wheI my father heard it, he. just laughed,
and said, Pate we mautns, ca We "Pate-in-
Peril after this, like yon man in Sir Walters
story; and, as ye see, hae keepit the name
ever since"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08


or lower hill, and few scattered
houses dotted about on the higher mountain'
Terah. One of these latter the writer ana
friend took for the season without having
seen it; and I was somewhat dismayed' on
arrival, to find how lonely and exposed the
situation was However, the magnificent view
of the snowy range from the veranda con-
soled me, and / quickly set to work TO make
the bare rooms as habitable as possible.
II fear few of our friends will take the
trouble to mount up to this eyrie to visit us
l lamented.
But the very next evening we were to nave
a visitor we little desired.
In an Indian bungalow every bedroom mas
small anter-room attached, in which tne I'M
portant function of bathing is performed.
( The floor is of cement and uncarpeted' 10
allow of splashing; and round the tub are
. placed the earthen pots of water when are
required for the bath.
The little room has always two doors, one
opening on the outer air, to admit the wafer
carrier with his supply of water, the otner
opening into the bedroom.
On the evening in question, just as dusk !.
was falling l had finished the unpacking Oh
box in my bedroom and was moving away
when fanced / heard slight sound IN tne
bathroom. 1t was an unusual nour lor the
water-carrier's visit; SO | opened the door,
and, to my horror, saw just in front OF me
the beautiful sleek back of a large leopard,
which was crouching on the floor and drink
ing out of one Of the earthen pots. The
room was SO small that found myself quite
close to the leopard, and could indeed have
touched the spots on its glossy coat from
where / stood.
/ was too frightened to move, and stood
perfectly still Fortunately for me, the outer
door. by which the creature had entered,
Astood wide open, and, with single bound,
q cleared the threshold and disappeared up
he hillside
Had the door blown to, or been closed from
The outside by . servant, the animal would
1 have had no resource but to seek an exit by
tn. doorway in which i was standing, and
the knowledge Of my narrow escape made
us very careful ever after about shutting up
carly in the afternoon.
a few nights later we were awakened by
hearing the watchman call out loudly that
there was a leopard in the veranda; and we
ran to the window in time to see the waving
of the branches where the beast had sprung
out among the trees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

tl0n OF words, IS played IN the IUI-
Flowing manner, with the letters Of the alpha
Pbet:
Hall dozen sets Of all the letters of the
alphabet are provided, each letter on small
|piece of pasteboard or wood One player
then gathers all the letters before him On
the table, and the other players sit around
the table. as at cards.
! The player who has all the letters then
5turns them face downward and proceeds to
deal them ont one by one to the others, be
ginning with the player sitting at his right
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
copyright BY James Elyerson.

NEW game, which affords good deal
Of amusement, is simple enough for
children and difficult enough for
adults, and which also impaIts con-
siderable instruction in the informa-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

VEN o'clock on fine April morn
ing; the green hills Of Shetland ris-
ing in endless curves against the
bright morning sky; half dozen
tiny white sails fitting over the
bl,,, ,x,.4o~~ of n,.,.-;aI- Sound now
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Copyright by James Elversou.,

EFORE the beautiful Himalayan SAM,
tarium Of Dalhousie had increased
to its present proportions, 1t con
sisted chiefly of a girdle Of habita-
tions clustering round the Bukrota,
IAl:u ooI faW apattPred