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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
MAINE PEOPLE BITTEN.
Oakland Firm One of Victims of Bos'
ton Goldsmith Gang.
A dispatch from Boston says:

dispatch from Boston says:
"Of over 100 firms in every section OF
the United States which have met with
heavy losses as the result of the clever
manipulations of Hyman Goldsmith
and his gang of alleged mail order
house swindlers, six in number, and
now under arrest in Boston, Maine
comes in for her share with the name
of the Emerson & Stevens Manufac-
turing Co, Oakland. Me, as one OF the
firms who have written the postoffice
authorities here to take stolen goods.
Public warehouses, storerooms, sta
bles barns and lofts in remote sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The servant problem in England does
not appear TO be any nearer solution.
The British housewife lost and the AUS
tralian mistress gained sixty English.
Scotch and Irish girls when the steam
ship Miltiades sailed from Tiburv re-
ctntlv with its first contingent Of sel7t-
ants for New South Wales, under tho
government-aided emigration scheme.
one of the conditions was that the girls
must be actually engaged in domestic
service. and the passage money asked
for the sixteen thousand mile journey
WAS sl5 AS 4 guaranty RI good faith.
a deposit of 30 with the government has
been made by each girl. On their as
rival in sydney little before Christ
mas. they will H. met by q representa-
tive of the government, and most Of
found fer them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

most interesting missionary ad-
dress was given last evening at the
First Baptist church by Mrs. c. e.
Bawsfield, a returned missionary from
China. Mrs. Bawsfield held the closest
attention of her audience, while she
graphically described the perils and
hardships undergone by herself and
other missionaries, who We're in China
during the time of the Boxer uprising.
She also spoke at the Junior c. +.
meeting at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The Mothers Club through these col
umns would solicit from the general
public any cast Off articles of wearing
apparel suitable for children up to the
age of II years. Any such articles NAV
be left with Mrs. William CHM. WASH
ington avenue. where the club wiz
meet Dec. 81 and make such repairs
end a,t"ra tons. as."rc necessary Any
clothing sent in previous to this date
will he gratefully received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

a feature Of the music Sunday even
ing at the Free Baptist church was the
duet by Benjamin Stuber and Mrs. F.
O. Glidden. The subject Of the pastors
address, which was appropriate to the
Christmas season was: our Conception
of Christ :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

There was a large attendance OF
visitors at the special service at the
almshouse Sunday afternoon held I'M
der the auspices Of the w. c. T. 4. The
service was conducted by Rev. ]. r.
Clifford. pastor of the Methodist
church. There was special music in
Guiding a duet by Miss Mabel Clark
and Mrs. Edward Hartman and a solo
by Miss Mabel Cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Jennie Bosworth Of East Madi-
son was the guest over Friday night OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jones. leaving
Saturday for New Gloucester, where
she Will pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
Christmas Shoppt

Christmas shoppers were abroad in
great numbers Saturday night and they
returned to their homes here and in
nearby towns loaded down with
bundles. The merchants report that
Christmas buying began earlier than
usual this year and that sales have
been larger than previous years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Superintendent Of Schools c. 0. Turner
and Principal ". L. Powers Of the Gar
diner High school have returned from an
outing Of several days passed very pleas
antly at the camp of T. A. Danforth AT
Lake CobboSseecontae.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Thomas Anderson, who gave his resi-
dence as Boston, was before Judge o. II.
Drake Saturday on the charge Of intoxi-
cation. He pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to n fine of 81 and costs or 80 days
in Jail. Iii default OF payment he was
committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Edith Lander is home from East
Orange, y. j., where she has been
teaching school and will pass q 10 days
vacation with her mother, Mrs. ]. G..
Lander, Mt. Vernon street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs. z. +. Vail. who has been a resi-
dent Of this town for some time. is pack
ing her household goods and. with her
child en-. will leave within a short time
for Bingham, where they will join Mr.
Vail, who is employed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Evelyn II. Davis is at homo
from Utica Free Academy. where she
has been engaged in teaching and will
pass Christmas with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs s. S. Davis. Washington ave-
me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Priest went to
RumfOrd Falls SATURDAY. to visit their
daughter. Mrs. Lucian blanchard. Mr..
Priest Will pass Christmas there and Mrs
Priest will make an two-weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Clayton. the 12-year-old son Of Justin
V. jackson. is sick with diphtheiia. The
house is quarantined and all precautions
are being taken to prevent the spread
of the disease. this being the second case
here this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

lions Of Boston and suburbs are 6ueo
with the loot of men under arrest IT,
Maine firm mentioned is supposed -
nave hundreds Of dollars worth n,
goods hidden in this city. Effor, -
trace same is being made. but win
difficulty" ''h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs. c.. l.. Thompson. who has been the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Annie NJ
Blish. returned home Saturday to Phila-
delphia. She was accompanied by her sis
ter, Miss Mary Blish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

There will be a concert and Christ
mas tree Tuesday evening at the Free
Baptist church. The children of the
Sunday school will he assisted by the
church choir in their exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Postmaster Libby reports that the
Christmas package have begun to ar
rive in large quantities and that Sun
day the carriers baskets were we'll fill
ed with them. There will be a delivery
Christmas morning all over the city
and the rural carriers will also make
deliveries on Christmas The carriers
will take out the parcels. which they
are unable to carry in pouches on sleds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

DR.. and Mrs. Wallace J. Collins. who
were called here by the sickness ana
death of DR.. Collins sister. Miss Eugenia
Collins, returned Saturday 10 their home
in Wakefield, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

City Marshal Andrews announces that
he will keep sharp lookout for any
evidence of raffies being carried on in
the city between now and Christmas
and states that he will prosecute any
persons he finds engaged in violating
the law in this respect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Hazel Head the 7-year-old adopted
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Head,
who has been sick with diphthesia, was
very low Sunday afternoon and fears were
entertained She could not live over Sun
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Brewer arrived on
the afternoon train Saturday from New
York. They We're accompanied ~ Miss
May .Tewttt and will be guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Hildreth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Ethel Vickery, a teacher in Spring
field, Mass, arrived home Satwd day 10
pass her holiday vacation with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Eicke!y. Earl
y. Eickerv. a student a the L. OF NJ, ar
rived home Friday TO enjoy his vacation
ar home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The grocery stores Of Gardiner will
be closed during the entire day Christ :
mas day. Householders are requested
By the dealers to place their orders
early :or the Christmas dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Friends Of l.. r. Dahne will regret to
learn that while engaged IN cutting wood
on the Furbush place, near Pentoma
bridge, Friday. he cut his left hand. re-
curing the services of Il surgeon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Wilbur Melvin. who Went TO Portland 4
few days $50 to consult q physician. is
at DR.. Kings sanitarium. where lie will
receive treatment. His sister, Mrs. Harry
Condor of this place, is with him for Il
few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The meeting of the Y. P. S. G. f of
the First Baptist church will be held
this week Thursday evening instead Of
Wednesday. The leader will be Ar
thur Minister, Hebron Academy stu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The result of the basketball game play
ed in Union hall Saturday evening by the
Gardiner High school team and the NJ. C.
/. team was Al to . in favor Of NJ g. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The Oswego Club basketball team re
turned Saturday from Corinna. where on
Friday evening at was defeated IS to 10
in n one-sided game with the Corinna
team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Maurice p. Merrill. student at Bow
doin, came home Saturday to pass the
Christmas recess with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. J. z. Merrill at IN" family
home on Coburn avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs. Herbert Gregory. who had been
the guest of relatives here for few
days. has returned to her home in Ber-
lin, y. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Grace Russell who is employed
as teacher in the public schools III
Kingston, y. H., arrived Saturday and
will pass the vacation with her sister,
Mrs l. s. Wheeler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The NJ. c. l. basketball team was in
Belfast Friday night and played the Bel
fast team. The result Of the game was
A. to 30 In favor of Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs Matthew Clark, who had been
receiving medical treatment i'll a hos
pital in Deering. has arrived home
Her friends will be sorry to learn that
there is but little Improvement in her
condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The first social cf the winter term at
Maine Central institute was held in Pow
ers hall Friday evening and was largely
attended ~ the students and friends. A
program was given and refreshments
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Bertha Palmer Of Roslindale,
Mass, arrived Saturday and VIII be the
guest over Christmas Of hcr parents
Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Judge Orrin McFadden of Dresden
was III the city Saturday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mis-, Maud Chute, student in the
Bliss business College in Lewiston. will
pass the holidays here with her par
ent:;, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs. Ann Pulsifer Of WatervilIe was
in town for a few hours Saturday. the
guest OF her son, DIR. W NJ. Pulsifer
ana family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Frank j. Davis has arrived home
from Bowdoin College and will pass the
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
BCarGman Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Pen j.. FOgler of the University Of
Maine is at home and will be the guest
over Christmas Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Fogler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Dr. w. NJ. Pulsifer of Skowhegan
was in town this week to see Mrs. a.
H. Ward. who is quite ill at her home
on Ward hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs John Mckinnon returned Satur-
day to her home in Fr"eport, after .
visit Of I. few days with MIR. and Mrs.
Arson Savage. The two ladies are sis
tcra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
SKOWHEGAN.

G. A. Flye was in Pittsfield on BUSH
ness Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Today and tomorrow are the days Of
the acution sale Of the stock of cloth
ing at 266 Water street Everything
will be closed out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

". II. Halves, who is attending the
Harvard Law School in Cambridge.
Mass, came home Saturday to pass the
holiday vacation here with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

a concert and Christmas tree will be
held Tuesday evening III the vestry 81
the UniverSalist church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The Baptist Sunday school will hole
L Christmas tree with special exer-
ciSes Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

on inc as trees in California are not the
G Ss,n ones Of their age, In the Cap Verd ia
500" "S Years rser n1d is baobab tree at least
cases Of parrots who lived over 1oa IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Willis Finn Of Lake Moxie will re-
turn home today for the Christmas
holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
OAKLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs +. W. Tibbetts passed
Sunday with friends in Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

George Wellman will 90 this morning
to Livermorc Falls. where he has ac-
cepted II position in a barber shop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. g. s. Gould left Saturday
for Saco. where they will spend the win
ter with their daughter. Mrs. a. II. Mil
liken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs a. a. Coburn returned Saturday
to her home in Lowell. Mass, after a
visit here with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs. Augustine Simmons Of North
Arson was the guest of Skowhegan
friends Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

guest Saturday and Sunday OF Miss Ena
Tucker at her home on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Gardner Will passed the day
Friday with her sister, Mrs. A. II
Ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mr. and Mrs. K. l.. Kendall Of Lewis
ton are guests of DR.. and Mrs f. c.
Bryant TO remain until after the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

The evening meeting Of the Metho-
dist church was lead by DR.. Guy smith
of WatorVille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Miss Doris Tobey went to Salem Satur-
day for visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
GARDINER.
Telephone 48-4.

Gardiner citizens will confer favor by
leaving or telephonlng items Of news in
terest to the Journals Gardiner editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Hanson Walker and Warren Black
well have bought a portable sawmill
of Rufus Mckenney, which they will
soon have in running order to manu-
facture laths, shingles, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Wilbur J. Dorman of Belfast was in
town Saturday tie guest Of his mother,
Mrs. Ella p. Sprowl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

David j. Haig arrived home Friday
from n business trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pAy

ieas hbaAATIVE BROMO Quinine .-ab-
,eu. Druggists refund ~,Cuev + :, . a"-
y each az SSr BE- I, W. GROVES signature is on
mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Mrs. Lizzie Cramp went Saturday to
Bangor. where she will enter the hospital
for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

l.. n. Merrill was in Augusta oil legal
business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
PITTSFIELD.

c. c. Hanson of st. AlDans was in town
Saturday on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Fred Houghton of Arson is helping
his brother cut wood this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23
MADISON.

Clarence Longley is at work in Scion
hauling lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-23

Schools in town closed Friday night
for the Christmas holidays.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-10
Observation-Disclosures
Big Religious
Excursion
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

some day have visit from Sunday commissions in nm
Wmcn to go around the world eyangezing tour There
plenty OF money behind the scheme announced and he MANS
are already far advanced The given by the ondon Dai
News as follows; 1T is proposed leave New York in December
l9o III one OF the finest ships that chartered The ma yu
number OF delegates will be five hundred whom more than f m
already booked The vessel will pick up delegation at Glib
ar ne party will then proceed Cairo where convention will
be held thence in Colombo Bombay Shanghai Korea and
Tokyo returning by Of the Pacific Francisco AT each
place stay OF at least week will be State convention
held to which all the Sundayscoo and missionaries within
easy reach will be invited
Inc San%ume hope OF the organizers that the
IN great interstate gathering Washington when scheme will he
launched Tor raising ten million dollars for the worlds evange cation
AS an immediate start the formation World Sunday School
Association has been begun which start at once the work of ~
ang Sunday school activity in the Far East During
the Rome convention figures given showing present STRENGTH
OF the schools follows In IaDan there m
$4,000 the schools in France $4,000 India 100000 in Germany
100000 IN Great Britain and
600 altogether but all affiliated with the Association asst
comes America with about 100000
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-10

The Advertiser in this mornings is
sue objects to the term Mayor
Schmitz'' and says somewhat in
definitely the man who then sat in
the mayors chair was one Gallagher. &"
In the same issue it refers, however
to acting mayor Gallagher" The
question of whether Schmitz is or is
not still mayor of San Francisco is a
legal issue. Anyhow the term is at
least as accurate as Governor Frear"
and Governor Atkinson" which are
expressions both to be found in the
columns of the Advertiser.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-10
Tales Worth Tell 6
4 LITERAL TRANSLATION.

When General Kurold visited Yale
and heard the college yell, according
to Mr.. John Kendrick Bangs, i'm Har-
per's Weekly, he turned to one Of the
interpreters in the party and asked,
What are they saying?'
They have just remarked" explain
ed the interpreter, that they are very
glad, indeed, to see you, and that they
hope you will come again and stay
longer. They congratulate you upon
your victories in the East, and, in con-
clusion, they wish to inform you that
you have been unanimously elected a
Son of a Gambolier
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-10
The Mines And
Other Mysteries


ample Yesterday the Associated Fresh greatest gathering
Sdhdoh IN the world and careful as to reabiabed
mere at the department send mines for Pearl
O ana would also send ordnance In view of the
I ht WarSps OF Pearl Fabor the wisdom
" INNING at body now is more than
questionable The federal years 400 did lot Of
dredging OF the Pearl Harbor channel the entrance has NOT w
De made INT Tor large vessels As for the ordnance there at pre-
sent no place Tor here though may the intention to make c
preparations However the cable did not say that the ornco w
Tor laval and it may be for the Philippines
The truth OF the that the reports are ra 70 ~ ~
a Hawai- being good deal more discussed Washington than
she mas been lately result of the of
OF congressman Probably nearly all of found the islands far
more important and valuable addition the Union than they had i'm
aed by learning at school of the Sandwich Islands," looking at the
uo e Islands make the map reading hula literature or
seeing what passes for Hawaiian shows Mainland Apart for
rev weeks from their busy world with nothing think about these
men received somewhat vivid impressions regarding utter helpless
ness Oh er government to Hawaii undoubtedly the mat
Ter mas come to the front The end going be forts here and at
ouGr island points, and naval station Pearl Harbor
IN the meantime the Washington government pursuing its own
poy ana tenng what chooses about its plans It be
at one thing satisfactory Hawaii perfectly certain and that
is that the subject of properly ofg islands and developing the
long projected naval station being very much consdered-nor than
of Hawaii " 'S
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-07-10

In India the sap of the female BAN
boo is used for medicinal purposes
"Tabasheer," or "banslochan," is sold
in all Indian bazaars, as it has been
known from the earliest times as
medicinal agent. 1t is also known in
Borneo and was an article of com.
MERGE with early Arab traders of the
cast. It's properties are said to be
strengthening, tonic and cooling. II
has been analysed and has been
shown to consist almost entirely Of
silica, with traces of lime and potash
From it's remarkable occurrence il
the hollows of bamboos the eastern
mind has long associated it with mira.
culous powers.
Razorless shaving was well known
to the ancients. Dionysius, the tyran
of Syracuse, who had very good rea-
son for not trusting a barber near
his throat. invented a method of burn
ing off his beard with glowing walnu
shells. 1t is supposed that Dionysius
did not succeed in effecting a very
close shave. The effeminate young
men of decadent Rome, Directing to
the razor secured the desired smooth
ness by resorting to all manner Of de-
pilatory plasters and ointments. There
is much amusing reference to these
in the epigrams of Martial, who made
merciless fun of these timid dandies.
1t is now possible for balloon to
throw out more ballast than it carried
up from the surface of the earth. In
a balloon ascent made from Berlin by
Capt Won Krogh, the pilot of the Par.
seval balloon, there was carried a
quantity of chemicals which have thu
property of absorbing moisture and
thus increasing their weight in a
damp atmosphere The experiment
was successful.