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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-11-09
OPPOSED TO LOCAL PROGRESS.
Journals That Help to Concentrate
Business in Large Cities.

There are thousands of so-called ag-
ricultural papers published in the
United States, all of more or less
merit Yet few are all that they should
be. There is an inconsistency about
them that invites careful study. While
they are supposed to represent the
best interests OF the great class of
workers whom they gain support from
in the way Of subscriptions, the ma
jorty of them apparently work against
the progress of farming communities
by becoming the mediums, a part of
the machinery. which draws from
country towns the support which they
should have.
1t is to be regretted that many of
these so-called agricultural papers are
merely published for the purpose of
circulating the advertisements OF con-
Germs which seek to secure trade from
residents of farming districts to the
detriment of the home towns. These
establishments take money from the
rural communities to the large flnan-
cial centers. The thoughtful man or
woman can see how injurious it
Is to the interests of the farmers to
take away the surplus earnings which
represent the wealth OF the commu-
nifty. 1t requires but little observa-
tion and study to understand that to
a great extent farm values are de-
pendent upon the importance Of the
nearby town. and that any system
that takes away its business. will re-
suit in decrease OF farm values
Such papers as advise the farmers to
patronize other than home institutions
and which advocate systems that are
opposed to the up-building of indus
tries in agricultural districts are not
worthy Of support
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-11-09
1.-THE peviI's Bible"

The volume which is called the
DEVILS Bible" Is in the library of
the royal palace OF Sweden. 1t is a
huge copy of the Scriptures, written
on 800 prepared asses skins. One re-
port says that 1t took 500 years to
complete this copy. which is so large
that 1t has table by itself Another
tradition says that it was completed
in a single night, due to the assistaree e
Of his Satanic majesty who, when the
work was finished. gave the monk
portrait Of himself for a frontispiece
The illuminated likeness Of the devil
still adorns the front page Of the work.
The volume was carried OF by the
Swedes In the Thirty Years War from
q convent in Prague.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-11-09

Taking Anstruther down with Nm
he whispers: Besides. did you notice
whenever she looked At you she
swooned again. Best keep away until
you learn the true reason OF this sud
den attack"
DO you think it il heart disease!
asks Edwin. distractedly.
Not the kind you mean. can toll
you that your bride Is as normally
healthy as any woman In the world.
answers the American. 1T was some
shock to the brain or nervous system.
l think. The question is, what was
it,"
Can II have been anything connected
with that horrible island," queries Ed
win. anxiously.
That I'm now about to attempt to
discover" observes Burton.
Meditating as to what the blow 10.
Barnes leaves the young English on
Ger and comes upstairs. to interview
the only witness he thinks available
the adolescent Maud. As he reaches
Lady Chartris' parlor. that lady's door
is slightly open, and words issue to
him that make him pause outside the
entrance.
Now. Maud" says Lady Chartris.
sternly, what caused Mrs. Anstruther
to faint? You were alone with her"
Ma, didn't do It, Sure, didn't"
falters the girl.
The truth. or l shall take you to
my bedroom. You know what will
happen to you there. II you don't
t4II ,~s- 80
the mother suggests awful possibili-
ties
Yes, ma, I will; I'll tell you every
blessed thing-don't look at me that
way. Why. | was just walking round
with Marina and | left her for a min
ute and a gentleman, French and Ital-
ian mixed. said: You are with Madame
Anstruther?' He stumbled over the
name. and I answered proudly-Ma-
rina looked awfully fetching-'You bet.
she's my cousin by marriage. Then
he said: Give her this, with my re-
CARDS, and handed me a note. Well,
gave it to Marina and that finished
her"
& ,uished herr"
Yes, she kind OF read it in two
pieces. First she drew up and looked
like-like you when you think you've
caught me in something awful-strong
savage and horrible. And when she
read the second part, then she looked
| like look when I'm going to catch It,"
And them" Lady Chartris' voice
is intense with excited curiosity
We'll, then Edwin came up and
| 1Uh hnr 1ct hn No
fall on the floor of the railroad station.
and they brought her here"
rs that everything"
"Aint it enough? How should
! know anything more?"
! "Oh!~ exclaims Lady Chartris in ex
| treme disappointment. A moment
| after she adds. suavely: You will
have no lessons to-day, Mauc."
Bully" calculates her offspring in
wild delight; but sets up stified howl
as her mother continues: You can
spend the day in bed"
For what? Handing Marina a paper
that anybody would give her?"
For running away from your new
governess on the Quai toilette. Miss
Marston reported it. To bed at once"
The face Of the eavesdropping
Barnes becomes gloomy. Here is a
witness whose evidence he wants and
| isn't going to get He promptly enters
Lady Chartris' parlor and says: Hi.
Maudie, run downstairs and I'll follow
you and we'll buy some marrons
| glaces together"
Maud is halfway down the first
| fight before the last of Barnes sen
| tence is out of his mouth
| CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-11-09

station. Miss Chartris skips out and
the rest follow her from the carriage.
Trains are ready to leave for the four
quarters Of the globe: the platforms
are illled with hurrying passenger
II Is hard to believe q medieval ven
delta can be inserted on such . scene.
Barnes. giancing at his watch. finds
they have ten minutes before the train
departs: he says cheerfully but hur-
riedly: Look out for the ladies. Ed
win: Ill md Tompson and the rest Of
the baggage" and goes Oh to get the
tickets and make the necessary ar
rangements.
But look out for the ladies'" Is
more easily said than done.
Three jabbering porters have seized
their hand baggage and are carrying
II in sections towards different trains
that will scatter the pieces to the west
and the Pyrenees. to the east and Italy.
Edwin pursues these; then Enid
gives 4 gasp. Another porter. calling:
Aries. Tarascon and Avignon," has
pounced upon her special handbag and
IL rushing away with 1t. Miss An
struther hies after him. leaving Maud
and Marina together.
Five minutes later. Barnes returns
to md Edwin supporting Marina.
whose face Is very pale, and whose
eyes are scarcely conscious. Were 1t
not for the stout arm about her. she
would fall to the platform Of the great
station, under the feet OF the hurry
ing throng.
Miss Chartris is gazing meditatively
at her, chewing the blue-enameled
knob of her parasol and furtively tuck
ing something in her glove.
What the deuce has happened to
her." asks the American.
"She is too i'll to speak" answers
the young husband, astounded. What
am l to do? We cannot take her on
the train in this shape. She is abso-
lutely unfit to travel. She has nearly
tainted again" For Marina's ewes,
seeing Edwin, close again in an ent
despair.
What produced n. '5"d
health when l left her"
HIRE Enid runs up wi.bIv.> ,epIe..
ined handsatchel.
DO you know how this occurred? ?'
asks Edwin, eagerly.
Not so much as you do" replies
Miss Anstruther; Maud, how did this
happen?" She turns suspicious eyes
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-11-09
mrs. Z. ~. TlMNGY

Mrs. E. NJ. Tinney, story writer,
S25 E. Nueva st., San Antonio, Tex,
writes:
"During 1901 I suffered form nasal
catarrh, which various other remedies
failed to relieve.
"Six bottles OF Peruna, which
took, entirely cured me, the catarrh
disappearing and never returning.
~ therefore cheerfully recommend
Peruna to all similarly afflicted"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-11-09
Value Of Good Roads,

Good roads leading to a town indi-
cate the progressiveness Of the citi-
zens Of the community. Invariably
1oor roads mean Indifference and Jack
If confidence In the stability ct the
town.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-11-09
Co1yTseht, isn. oodA Ns.a 3 Co, n. Z.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton Fl. Barnes. . wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
lish lieutenant. Edward Gerard Anstruth-
er and his Corsican bride. Marina.
daughter of the Paolis. from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward 10 to be the hand OF the girl he
loves. Enid Anstruther. sister of the Eng
1ish lieutenant The four fly from A1Ac-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
THE GLEE CLUB CONCERT.
A Large Crowd Will Greet the
Bowdoin Boys at City Hall.

The Augusta boys at Bowdoin are
coming uD for the Glee Club concert
and dance at City hall tomorrow even
ing. They will bring their friends
with them and the young people Of the
city are planning on one Of the most
enjoyable evenings Of the winter. The
Bowdoin alumni will be on hand in
force. Everybody remembers the de-
lightful concert given here by the Bow
dnin clubs Il Year ago and this years
organization is we'll balanced ana
strong in ali departments. The Bath
papers gave high praise to their con-
cert in that city Monday evening. That
vas their second concert of the season,
and after the three concerts they arc
giving this week in eastern Maine they
will lie in condition to do their best
work when they strike Augusta Satur
day evening. The club numbers 80
men and Mr.. Kendrie. the violin soloist,
ana Mr. Upton. the reader, are espe-
cially strong features. Dennis will
furnish music for the dance and 4
special car will run to Hallowell and
Gardiner at its close. The tickets are
low or sale at Means drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
STATE NEWS.
kENkEBEC.
READFIELD.

At the Quarterly Conference at the
chapel. Feb. 18th. a unanimous cali
was extended to the pastor, Rev. C. F.
Chapman, to return here another year.
The presiding elder Holmes went from
here to Mt. Vernon.
Hon. and Mrs. G. 4. Russell are both
victims of the grip at this time.
Rural delivery men about here for
the most part had day off Monday by
reason of bad roads.
Ernest Mastcrman is on the sick list
having been confined to the house for
several days.
Mrs Geo. IIunton and Mrs. Leighton
Will entertain the Ladies' Circle ut the
chapel on Tuesday evening of this
week.
A few of the many friends Of Ruben
Russell visited him last Week on his Goth
anniversary. He is well pre-
served for his years ana in very fair
health.
Ellen Dcaley is at the old home here
caring for her sister Annie, who is suf-
fering from rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
EAST READFlElD.

a pleasing entertainment was given
by the scholars attending Miss Bessie
BarnfordS school in this place Friday
evening. Feb. -. The exercises Were
interesting and well arranged and the
pupils received Well meIited applause.
Excellent music WAS furnished Ey Mir.
and Mrs. Barrier. accompanied by Miss
Lor2fellow Of Hallowell on the organ.
The latter also gave several vocal Sc
lections. The singing by Clara Furois,
one Of the scholars. was very pleasing
A Pie social was the closing feature
Of the occasion. and was greatly en-
ioyed. The ladies brought choice pies
Of every POSSIBLE variety, and these
were sold to the highest bidder ana
brought great prices. The proceeds of
the sale is for the benefit OF the school
league. The proceeds $3.50 was rcaiiz-
ed One year ago the school purchased
an uHabridGe;, dictionary and stand by
this methO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

drifts are three feet rnOvc n mans
head. and days Of shOvclling will be
necessary to open the roads for travel.
The High school closed last Friday
after 2 profitable term taught by Leon
fitzpatrick of WatcrvilIc:
spelling match was held in the af-
tcrnoon in which Miss Annie Doe was
the victor.
The Annual meeting of Albion, China
and WinSlow Sunday School Assoca :
ton was he'd e the Baptist church
last Saturday with an attendance of
about 10. IN the forenoon there wa
praise service and reports rom Sun
day Schools. One noticeable item from
China was that Hiss Sadie Taylor has
not missed a session Of the Sunday
School for five years. This is especial
" conlnendable as Miss Taylor lives a
nile and half from the village In
the afternoon an address on Training
Children in the Sunday school, was
given by Rev. \. NJ. Cox Of Albion.
This was followed by helpful discus
sion of the subject, Relation of the :.
S. to the church." Officers elected fo7.
the ensuing year are Pres. Frank 7.
Jones South China; Vice-pres 4. II.
Goodwin. China, sec. anG treas. Miss
Olive A. Gould, Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

Frank L. Dutton, Esq, of this city is
receiving many congratulations since
his return from Portland where he con-
Quoted that remarkable case before the
United States district court in which
Captain Tower of the schooner Fortuna
was tried for scuttling and abandoning
lis craft on the high seas in order to
secure the insurance money. 1t was
the first case of the kind ever tried in
Maine and had many unique features
which caused the trial to be q matter
of widespread interest. United States
District Attorney WhitehOuse conduct
ed the case for the government. The
Portland papers give the highest praise
to Attorney Dutton for his manner Of
conducting the defence and for his
superb closing plea before the jury.
Tho jury was out about an hour and
returned verdict of not guilty, MAX
ing the case a notable victory for the
young Augusta lawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Chief Hiner Of the
Trenton, n. J., police giving a descrip-
ton Of Marshall Parker and Lillian
Parker, who are wanted in that city
for grand larceny. Both parties are
colOred. Marshall Parker, alias Will
lians, is % years of age. feet IA
inches in height and weighs about 145
pounds; is of medium build, light
brown complexion, maroon eyes. and
poses as Young Joe Cans pugiiist,
Lillian Parker, alias Brown, IS 10
years of age but looks older, feet 4
inches in height and weighs about 80
pounds; is of slender build, with black
hair. maroon eyes and has two upper
teeth filled with gold; is a servant by
occupation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

According to the weather record
which has been kept by an Augusta
citizen during the winter the snow
which fell Wednesday evening was the
45th snowstorm which had occurred
since winter came in, and the total
snow fall up to the present time is
eight feet. Another gentleman who
had occasion to go into his woOdlot
Wednesday reported yesterday that the
snow in the woods was over three feet
in depth. 1t is light however, and a
few mild days or Il warm rain would
settle it very fast. Regarding the
above snowstorm record Capt. Charles
Lovejoy Of Sidney. messenger to the
Senate, who has also kept record.
finds but SO snGwstorms for the win
ter, going by the old rule that whenever
snow enough falls to make cat tracks
it is a snowstorm. Rev. ri Hicks pre-
elected 80 snow storms for the winter
and Capt. Lovejoy's interest was
aroused by the prediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
CHINA.

Mrs WixGn has returned to her home
after an absence of several months.
Augustus Wiggin has been quite i'll
with the grip but is now able to rIe
Out.
Miss Agnes Bradford has returned
from Milo. where she has been attend
ing school.
The Christian Endeavor Society has
elected as officers for the coming year,
President, William Barley; vice-presi-
dent. Miss Lizzie Fish. sec. and treas,
Miss Ethel Fish, also several import
ant standing committees.
Mrs. Florence Wallace is planning on
going 70 Boston this week.
The recent storm Ia. been the most
severe of the winter. In places the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

The following petitions were received
Wednesday afternoon at the office of
the referee in bankruptcy for kennebec
county: Charles Quincy of Waterville
laborer. Petition filed Feb. IL. ad-
Indicated Feb. 20. Liabilities, s3l'.Sa;
assets. 5000. all of which is claimed TO
be exempt. No deposit. Bankrupt
ordered in before the referee for eN-
animation on Friday. March 1. at 10 A.
NJ. James Soucier of Waterviile'
grocer. Petition filed and adJudicat-
ed Feb. %. Liabilities, S1,1e6.T, OF
which amount s55S is secured; assets
81 zoo. of which $500 is stock in trade
$50 is open accounts, and $3.50 is hX-
lures. The stock is mortgaged. FIRST
meeting of creditors. Friday, MaTch g.
at 10 A. NJ. The first meeting OF the
creditors of Marion w. Stevens Oh
Randolph was held at the office OF the
referee on Monday. in which instance
George T. Weber of Auburn appeared
and examined the bankrupt and was
appointed trustee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
EGGS ARE HIGH.
And Il - Just the Time when xou Want
Tticn Most.

L
Them Most.
It is strange that when you want Eggs
the most tie price is the highest or you
cannot Sct them et al. 1t seems to be
o rule of life that when something is
most needed ii is often hardest to obtain.
When you have toothache, neuralgia.
nervous headache, or cold on the
lungs you want immediate relief, and the
chances are that your bottle OF Neural
gic A.odync viii be empty. Take this
advise kindly, and see that vCu alw&ys
have g. full bottle Of Neuralgia Anodyae
in the house ready to use when there
is toothache, neuralgia headache, neural
gia, coughs or rheumatic pains. II
relieves suffering almost instantly ard
gives lasting relief. A large sized bot.
tie costs but &c, and is sold everywhere
under guarantee to refund the money if
not satisfactory. tIaGe by The Tvitchel-
Ghamplc Co, Portland siain4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
READFIELD DEPOT.

Fred Guntill Rumfofd Falls, was
calling on friends, Saturday.
Miss Marie Carr who was on the sick
list has returned to her home in East
Winthrop to remain until she is better.
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Millet are con-
graduated by friends on the advent of
q little daughter. February 18th. The
wee stranger does not yet announce her
name.
\ plan is in contemplation to utilize
the Smith legacy in building a church
to be called the Sarah Smith me
mortal"
The station agent at MManacOOk
says that red squirrels are numerous in
that locality and the naples are being
so deeply gnawed that sap can be
heard dripping from the trees.
An entertainment was hel3 at the
chapel Saturday evening by Miss
Izetta Royal who has just closed a
profitable term of school. The room
was well filled with visitors. The pro-
gram consisted of dialogues, recita-
tons, songs, etc. which We're finely
rendered by the pupils, showing excel
lent drill by Miss Royal. Following
tine entertainment, ice cream and cake
were served The financial receipts
Were SIS which will be utilized in pur-
chasing a dictionary for the school
room. Thanks are due Mrs. NJ. j.
Townsend, Mrs. NJ S. Collins and 9TH
crS for the ready assistance given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
EAST WINTHROP.

Mrs. Della Whitman Of Oakland was
calling on friends here the past week.
Albert Haskell Of Livermore Falls
WAS at W. L. Mace's Saturday.
Miss Sadie Hewett who is teaching
at Oakland passed Saturday and Sun
day at her home here.
Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ. Rowe have been
confined to the house the past week
with the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Cleaves passed
Sunday with friends at Augusta.
The school here closed Monday on
account of scarlet fever at Winthrop
and \NintLrOp Centre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

one of the most enjoyable entertain
ments of the week was the recital Civ
en- at the State street Free Baptist
church last evening by Frances G.
Norris, dialect impersonator and read
cr. assisted by Miss Alice Quinby
pianist, for the benefit Of the new Sun
day school fund There was good
sized audience present. Miss Norris
possesses a pleasing personality and
the program which she rendered in a
charming manner was well calculated
to interest her hearers. Miss Quinby' s
numbers We're also most accepfa bic
ana the evening was one Of rare pleas
uirc throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

The lecture to be given by Scion
Chase at the State street Free Baptist
church Thursday evening, Feb. IS. will
be for the benefit of the Sunday school
fund of the new church on Grove street
The subject will be "Brotherly Love"
and as the name indicates will be non
political and non-sectarian. There is
only one Scion Chase. His mental acu-
men and quaint originality have made
him one of the best known men in
Mainc. This will probably be the last
opportunity to hear him and he viii
doubtless be greeted by full house
Admission % cents. Tickets can be pro-
cured at Devine's drug store or from
members Of the Cheney Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

One of the finest exhibits of spring
dress trimmings to be found in the
State is being shown by Russell, Wes-
ton CO. The window display and the
stately silent salesmen," are marvels
Of beauty and elegance beyond the
conception of one who has not seen
this display Of Persian appliques, chif-
fon batiste, motifs. etc, etc. Also rich
velnise. st. Gall ana Orientals in all
overs and bands and motifs to match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22
Personal MENTION.

T. p. Smart of Livermore Falls was
a visitor in the city yesterday and was
the guest of relatives.
Elisha s. Powers of Houlton. who has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Z. kinsman, has returned
home.
Rev. George T. Degen, formerly rec
tor of St. Marks Episcopal church IN
this city is supplying at Brunswick
during the Lenten season.
Miss Carrie Barrows. teacher of
Grade VI OF the Williams Grammar
school. will pass the four days recess
at her home in DidGeford.
Mrs. Blaine owen is at SkowheSan,
called there by the death of her moth
er, the late Mrs. George +. Goodwin
which occurred 1t her home i'll that
town Wednesday.
Mrs. George p. Stone Of Everett,
Mass. who had been the guest of her
sister, Mrs. George n. Lawrence, on
Green street. left for home on train 81
Thursday forenoon.
Miss Florence Young. teacher Of
Grade IN of the Williams Grammar
school, left for her home i'll portland
on train 102 yesterday afternoon, to
remain until Monday.
Mrs. c. y. Burleigh, who was called
to Stockholm two weeks ago by the
serious illness Of her sister, Mrs. Allen
0uimby, returned home on the 4
o'clock train yesterday afternoon. Mrs
Quimby's many Augusta friends will
be glad to know that She is now
thought to be out of danger and on the
way to recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

Use a little KODOL after your meals
and it will be found to afford a prompt
and efficient relief KODOL nearly ap-
prcximates the digestive juices. 1t
digests what you eat 1t is sCil on a
guaranteed relief plan. Sold here by
John Coughlin. Augusta, Beane's Drug
store. Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

CHARLES w. Kicker, who has for some
tine past been contemplating a remov-
al to California and will make his home
in that state, expects to be able to close
up his affairs so that he can leave Au-
gusta in about a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-22

The Washington Party" will enter
tain tonight in Green street church
vestry. Boys and girls in colonial cos
tunes will help you to realize the spirit
of &c. The entertainment will be in
structive, patriotic and humorous.