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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

Oct. whose NtltS are Ike the tight
backed seed
Sealed in the capsule of a silver flower.
sill at your art we wonder as we read
The art dynamic charging each word
with power.
Seeds of the silver flower of Emerson
one on the winds To Scotland brought
did sink
In Carlyle.s heart, and one was lately
To Belgium, ana Powered ir-Mac, e.
linck
Richard L.c Gallienne in Success Maya
zine.
The new edition Of George w. Cables
great novel The GrandisSlmes which
has just been published, is illustrated
by Albert Hcrter in number Of fun
rage drawings and head-and-tal
pieces reproduced in photogravure Mr..
fierter is the same artist who
illustrated the special edition of "Old
Creole Days" published last fall. and his
work in THE Grandissimes" shows the
same charm and distinction ana helps
to make the book one of the most at
tractive special editions of the year
The author, Mr.. Cable was born in
New Orleans and served for n couple
of years in Il Louisiana cavalry regi-
nent during the Civil War and was
wounded in Il SkirmiSh with the
Federal troops. His present home is
III Northampton, Mass.
Brander Matthews. the author of
Enquiries and Opinions" was born in
New Orleans, February 81. 1852 He
was graduated from Columbia in 1871
ana from the Columbia Law School i'm
lNi". Shortly after graduation he WAS
admitted TO the New York Bar but soon
gay" up the practice Of law and turned
his attention to literature Since 1892
he has held the chair Of Dramatic
Literature at Columbia. where his work
has made him known as one of the
foremost critics of Dramatic Literatu., t.
today. He is one Of the founders of
the "Authors club and of the
| "PlayerS." His latest book, "Inuuirics
and Opinions" is series of twelve
essays on literary and critical subjects.
| iiterature in the New Century," Poe
| ANA the Detective Story" ''Ibsen the
| Playwright" The Art of the Stage
| Manager Mark Twain" An Apology
| for Tcchnic," and others. 1t is drdi-
| Gated t. Henry Arthur Jones
| a letter written by Thackeray in IS 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

one of the most contemplate tricks
~, lat mas Yet heen reported was the ac-
n ol some unknown parties in steal
rs Seme fish a few days ago belonging
~, "ie Nom .,uth hatchery. The COM
; ., had on Wheeler brook. an
"' OF Maranocook. q kind of pound
,h. winch We're kept trout and salmon
n,u We're being held for spawning
m mS,i,oseS. the fish being kept there
w ,"@ waiting to be stripped. The pound
VAS VAS covered. the cover being secured
4. heaVy hinges and paddock, and
Nv, were IL female fish and seven
de- The loss of the fish, was not
hoVered until the men from the
w.enery went to the pound for them,
ha neh 1t was found that the cover had
N'e'' torn off and the fish taken. There
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

1.-THE seventh letter will be Musical
Germany.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

Testing OF Diana Mallory" begins it's
geIial course in the current issue of Har-
pnr's Magazine At the sane time an
rnuncement comes that a second attempt
is to ne made tc turn 1.-The Marriage
Of William Ashe" into play. and that
Mrs Ward will again have Miss Mar
garet Mayo as collaboratcr. Tine most
notable changes will be found in an en>
tirely new fifth act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

a letter written by Thackeray in ISL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

The announcement by Little, Brown
& Co. of seventh printing of Eliza
Calvert Halls "Aunt Jane of Ken
lucky" is now closely followed by the
statement that an eighth edition. also
Of 10000. is in press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

Gerald Massey, dead in his SOth
y'ar, was figure Of consequence a
generation ago. Born the son of n
bargeman. says the New York Times
Saturday Review, he became n lyric
poet Of very wide popularity, applaud
ed and acce pted as friend by Ruskin
and other eminent Nictorians. His
ambition, however, was to win i'm
mortal fame as an abstruse prose writ
CT. and for the last 80 years he had
engaged himself in the study OF his
toric origins. His particular theme
was northern Africa, which he con-
ceived to be the seat of the beginnings
of human progress. Only two months
ago cable dispatches brought Mr..
Massey's announcement of the early
publication Of his final two-volume
work. Egypt, the Light of the World"
lie Will he better remembered by THE
Ballad OF Babe Christabel.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02
To Ralph Waldo Emerson.

TOet whose words arc like the tight
backed seed
Sealed in the capsule of silver flower.
SIli! AT your art we wonder as We read,
The art dynamic charging each word
with power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

, Inc regular monthly meeting of the
nodrd of State Assessors will be held
at The Office of the board Tuesday. Dec
e'mmencing ut 10 O'Clock in the fore
nom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-02

Josephine Dodge DaSkam Bacon. who
has Just written The Domestic
Adventures was born in Stamford.
Conn. She was graduated from Smith
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

takes great delight in putting him
through his PAGES. His first duty each
morning is to crow loudly outside his
mistress window, after which he
waits patiently for her to arise. After
he has been fed Teddy trots to a
washbowl filled with warm water hops
in and stands quietly until he has
been thoroughly soaped, washed,
rinsed and dried with a hairbrush and
crash towel. He is then ready to
show what he can do in the way of
tricks.
OF all his stunts the best is playing
horse. Little Miss Prentiss has
small doll cart made by her father. to
which are attached pair of wide
spreading thills. Between these thills
Teddy backs and is fastened in with
riSrons. He then strides off Ostrich
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
CONSTRUCTION GANG WITNESSES
STRANGE FIGHT BETWEEN
TA6BY AND REPTILE.
FELINE PROVES THE VICTOR
Goes Wild with Fright and Fury at
Sight Of coiIed Monster-sIowIy
But Surely the Enemy ls
vanquished.

Minneapolis, Minn.--Life in a rail
hard, humdrum existence, but men. no
matter where they are or what may
be the conditions under which they
earn and eat their daily bread, will
find some way to pass the tedious
hours while they rest their weary
frames.
Such camp was the scene of one
OF the strangest battles between two
widely different species of living be-
ings one warm Sunday afternoon.
The place was among the rugged
limo. 1t was there that a gang of
about 100 men watched a fight to the
death between mans worst enemy, a
big rattlesnake. and the pet OF the
camp, half-grown kitten.
Somehow, from somewhere, this
kitten had come and cast its lot among
the rough laborers, attracted, perhaps,
by the promise of food from the COM
pany's boarding car. 1t quickly made
friends with the lonely men, but was
wild and hard to approach. although
~ tiiCd " DC anu III spite Vi
the life she had led was a pretty ami
NAL of the striped or tiger" variety.
On this particular Sunday after
noon the men were passing the time
as best they could. gathered around
the bunk cars, when one of them no
ticed the camp cat circiing around a
certain spot on the right of way. The
cat was lashing itself with her tail and
seemed wild with fright and fury
The workers gathered quickly, form
ing ring, and the reason for the cats
strange action was found to be a large
rattler coiled into the sand with its
head raised to strike and its rattles
playing a lively hum of warning.
The cat paid no attention to the
gathering of the men and the crowd
remained quiet. watching proceedings,
curious to see what would be the out
come.
Round and round went Tabby, each
time making the circle smaller. With
eyes shining like living Goals of fire,
her fur stood on end and the white
froth streamed from her champing
jaws. Crouching low, carefully and
guardedly she crept nearer and near.
er to the deadly foe.
When the feline had reached point
within few feet of the coiled and
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

ply the necessities. I'll instruct him
to obey your orders. l assume you'll
not have many guests,-in ct,"-he
studied the back of his hand intently,
while that isn't stipulated, doubt
whether it was your grandfather's idea
that you should surround yourself"
With boisterous companions." I
supplied the words in my cheerfullest
tone. No; my conduct shall be ex-
emplary. Mr.. Pickering" / added, with
affable irony.
He picked up single sheet of thin
typewriter paper and passed it across
the table. 1t was formal acquies-
cence in the provisions of the will.
Pickering had prepared it in advance
of my coming, and this assumption
that would accept the terms irritated
me. Assumptions as to what | should
do under given conditions had always
annoyed me, and accounted, in a large
measure, for my proneness to surprise
and disappoint people. Pickering sunf-
moned a clerk to witness my sigma
ture.
How soon shall you take posses
sion?' he asked. Il have to make a
note of it,
I shall start for Indiana to-mor-
row. / answered
AS | rose to go Pickering said:
1T viii be sufficient If you drop me
line say once month, to let me
Know you are there. The postoffice is
Annandale."
4 suppose might file a supply of
postal cards in the village and arrange
Tor the mailing of one every month" :
1t might be done that way" he an
swered evenly.
we may perhaps meet again. if
don't die OF starvation or ennui. Good
by"
To BE CoNTINuED1
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

was silent after this, looking out
toward the sea that had called me
since my earliest dreams OF the world
that lay beyond it.
ITS a poor stake. Glenarm.- re-
marked Pickering consolingly. and 1
wheeled upon him.
Il suppose you think 1t a poor stake!
/ suppose you can't see anything in
that old mans life beyond his money;
but don't care a curse what my in
heritance Isl / never obeyed any OF
my grandfather's wishes in his life
time. but now that he's dead his last
wish is mandatory. I'm going out
there to spend year If 1 die for it.
Do you get my idea?"
"Humph! You always were q
stormy petrel," he sneered 81 fancy
it will be safer to keep our most agree
able acquaintance on strictly busi-
ness basis. If you accept the terms
of the will"
"Of course accept them! Do you
think am going to make a row, re-
fuse to fulfill that old mans last wish!
| gave him enough trouble in his life
without disappointing him in his
grave. I suppose you'd like to have
me fight the will; but Pm going to dis
appoint you
He said nothing, but played with his
pencil. / had never disliked him SO
heartily; he was SO Snug and comfort
able. His office breathed the very
spirit Of prosperity. wished to finish
my business and get away.
81 suppose the region out there has
high death rate. How's the ma
laria?"
Not alarmingly prevalent, I under
stand. There's a summer resort over
on one side of Lake Annandale. The
place is really supposed to be whole
some. / don't believe your grand
father had homicide in mind in send
ing you there"
mo, he probably thought the rusti-
cation would make man of me. Must
l do my own victualing? / suppose I'll
be allowed to eat"
Bates can cook for you. He'll sup.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

clerk of Wabana county, Indiana The
witnesses were Thomas Bates and
Arthur Pickering.
who is Bates?" asked, pointing to
the mans signature.
''One of your grandfather's discov.
cries. He's in charge of the house out
there, and trustworthy fellow. He's
a fair cook, among other things.
don't know where Mr.. Glenarm got
Bates, but he had every confidence in
him. The man was with him at the
end"
A picture of my grandfather dying,
alone with a servant, while |, his only
kinsman, wandered in strange lands.
was not one that l could contemplate
with much satisfaction. My grand
father had been an odd little figure of
a man, who always wore a long black
coat, silk hat. and carried curious
silver-headed staff. and said puzzling
things at which everybody was afraid
either to laugh or to cry. The though,
of him touched me now. | was glad to
feel that his money had never been
a lure tc me; it did not matter whether
his estate was great or small, could,
at least, ease my conscience by obey
ing the behest of the old man whose
name bore, and whose interest in the
finer things of life and art had given
him an undeniable distinction.
81 should like to know something of
Mr.. Glenarm's last days" l said alb
ruptly.
He wished to visit the village where
he was born, and Bates. his companion
and servant. went TO Vermont with
him. He died quite suddenly, and was
buried beside his father in the old vii
lage cemetery. | saw MIN last early
in the summer. ] was away from
home and cid not know of his death
until 1t was all over. Bates came to
report it to me. and to sign the neces-
sary papers in probating the will 1t
had to be done in the place of the de-
cedent's residence, and we went to-
gether to Wabana, the seat of the
county in which Annandale lies
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
HUNGRY EAGLE WHIPS WOMAN.
Big Birds, Nearly Starved, Carry OF
Chickens and Lambs.

PiQua, O.-Wintry blasts have made
game to the north of Piqua seek CO.
verts and in consequence eagles
haunting that region have been driven
TO remarkable daring and ferocity.
Barnyards and henroosts are being
ravaged by the hungry birds. Some
of the stories of their tenacity in open
defiance of housewives are wonder
full. A few days ago Mrs. Calvin Yam
cey, farmers wife, heard a commo-
tion in her barnyard. When she went
to investigate she was surprised to
find an eagle in the act of pulling a
fat pullets head off. She rushed at
the eagle fluffing her skirts to frigh-
ten him away. Her interference only
maddened the bird and he dropped
his dying victim and advanced upon
the woman, his sharp eyes flaming
angrily. Mrs. Yancey fed for the
house precipitately.
That things unearthly scream
rings in my ears yet" says. A farm
er living some distance from the Yam.
cey home says he recently saw one
of the eagles swoop down and carry
away lamb in its talons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

the subject would be my only resource.
The scheme is cminently Glenarmian!
And ali get is a worthless house. a
hundred acres OF land, $4,000. and a
doubtful claim against Protestant
nun who hoodwinked my grandfather
into setting up school for her. Bless
you heart, man, SO far as my inheri-
lance is concerned 1t would have been
money in my pocket to have stayed In
Africa"
That's about the size OF it.
But the personal property is all
mine,-anything that's loose on the
place. Perhaps my grandfather plant
ed old plate and government bonds
Just to pique the curiosity of his heirs.
successors and assigns. 1t would be
in keepingl
I had walked to the window and
looked out across the city. AS turned
suddenly found Pickering's eye bent
upon me with curious intentness-
had never liked his eyes; they were
too steady. When a man always meets
your gaze TRANQUILITY and readily, 1t is
Just as well to be wary of him.
Yes: no doubt you will find the
place literally packed with treasure.
he said, and laughed. When you find
anything you might wire me-"
He smiled; the idea seemed to give
him pleasure.
Are you sure there's nothing else?'
asked. mo substitute.-no codicil?'
IF you know of anything OF the kind
it's your dlty to produce 1t. We have
exhausted the possibilities. I'll admit
that the provisions of the will are un-
usual; your grandfather was a pecu-
liar man in many respects; but he
was thoroughly sane and his faculties
were all sound to the last"
He treated me lot better than l
dessyved," / said, with a heartache
thar had not known often in my IRE
sponsible life; but | could not afford
to show feeling before Arthur Picker
ing.
/ picked up the copy or the will and
examined 1t. 1t was undoubtedly au-
thentic; it bore the certificate of the
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
Eats Lace for cabbaae.

Winsted, Conn.-Returning home at
midnight and laboring under the
stress of heavy weather, a Woodbury.
man asked his wits where she had
put the cold cabbage.
"on the second shelf in the pantry"
she replied.
The husband found the cabbage, ="
got the oil. mustard and vinegar. cut
up the cabbage" dressed it to his
taste, and ate it all.
In the morning the housewife no.
ticed the cabbage where she had put
it and innocently asked, George, why
didn't you eat the cabbage?"
Il did," he responded.
On further investigation Georges
wife discovered that bowl which
contained lace valued at $40, which
she had put in starch, was missing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

round. still frothing at the mouth and
still lashing her tail.
Again and again was this perform
ance repeated until it could be seen
that the descendant of the tiger fam
lily had conquered mankinds most
hated enemy.
Finally the snake struck more feebly
and recoiled more slowly. Then Tab
by succeeded in sinking her teeth in the
snakes neck. This time she did not
let go her hold, but crunched and
crunched until she had finished her
job and killed the enemy
That night there was but little said
when the lanterns were lighted and
hung in the bunk cars, but from that
day until winter broke up the camp
and closed the seasons work one con-
struction camp had its little heroine,
who was always treated with kind
ness and respect.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
BATTLES WITH
BIG RATTLESNAKE.

watchful reptile. &. came to dead
stop and prepared to spring. setting
her paws firmly into the gravel.
Slowly the wicked head and beady
eyes OF the snake rose from the coil,
while the black forked tongue played
between the deadly fangs.
Like steak of lightning the rat
tier struck at the cat, but she wns far
too quick and swifter than the eye
could travel had sprung to one side
and buried her teeth In the snakes
writhing body before 1t could recover.
coil and strike again.
Giving the reptile flop to prevent
it reaching her and before her actions
could be fully comprehended by the
watching throng. the cat was out of
harms way. again going round and
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
TRAINED ROOSTER is
DRIVEN To HARNESS
GIVES DOLLS A DAILY RIDE
AFTER BEING FED, WATERED
AND DRIED BY OWNER.

Brattleboro, Vt.-Ruth Prentiss,
small miss of West Brattleboro, has
as a pet an old Leghorn rooster
which, in many respects, is most
remarkable fowl. By persistent train
ing its mistress has taught it tricks
which greatly amuse the townfolk
and astonish those who have always
believed that roosters have no brains.
Ruth has named her pet Teddy, in
honor of President Roosevelt. and
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
On Deserved Vacation.

After 16 years of continuous service
during which he has never taken a
vacation. Prof. John Sterling Kings
ley, of Tufts college has been granted
years leave of absence. which he
will pass in scientific research in
Italy. He is one Of the most widely
known authorities on zoology in the
country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
Ideal Trade Conditions.

Women should not get credit
Neither should men. Cash is the cure
Tradesmen. maybe. would have a bad
time for six or IL months. and many
lady would have to ''lie low" but in
the end we would get both our trade
and our money. and she would get hei
dress, and at far less cost.-London
Opinion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

like to the nursery, where the cart
is laden with dolls. The dolls arr
now given an airing on the piazza,
about the lawn and down the road
when the weather is propitious. Teddy
is guided by the gee and haw method
used with oxen. The rooster has
never been known to run away or
overturn his charges.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
WaSn't SURE
cro BE coNTINUED)

Mamma-You should be polite, dear,
ana oler 10 share your candy with
papa.
Little harsie-I would mamma, IL
was sure he'd be polite and refuse II.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
Growing Monotonous.

Mother-There! The baby's fallen
downstairs again.
Father-Dear me. wish he'd learr
to do another stunt-Detroit rrss
Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
Imnortanf to Mothers,

Important 70 mothof1.
Examine carefully every bottle of CASToRrA,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that It
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
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Our mammoth 14S-page Seed and Tool
Catalog is mailed free to all intending
buyers, or send &c in stamps and receivs
free samples of new Two Foot Long Oats
and other cereals and big catalog free
John A: Salzer Seed Co., Box w, La
Cross Wis.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21

oats--Heads 2 Foot Long.
The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse
Wis, are bringing out a new oats thi,
year with heads 2 foot long, That's !
wonder. Their catalog tellsi
Spetz- the greatest cereal hay food
America ever sawl Catalog tells!
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-18
SALEM.

Salem.-Mrs. De Young returned to
her home at Keokuk Monday, after vis-
iting her aunt. Mrs. Ann Kerr.
Miss Lucy Miller is quite Ill.
Mrs. Rosa Frazier and children have
returned to their ONE at Fort Madison.
Frazier home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilneth have
been entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Gar
man of Mt. Pleasant.
John Rhode and son, Samuel, have
gone to Mooar, where they have en-
ployment in the powder works.
Two carloads Of hogs were shipped
from this place Tuesday.
Mrs. Converse of Cantril was guest
of Salem friends on Tuesday.
Mrs. Wayne Whistler arrived from
Mr.. Pleasant Tuesday to visit relatives
and friends here.
Miss Kathryn Parisho has arrived
from May City to visit her mother,
Mrs. Thomas Randolph.
The w. g. T. u. will meet with Mrs.
c. A. Stevens Wednesday afternoon.
Little Ada Burlington Of Eldon is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. ]. Burlington.
Mrs. Ada Cowell Wilson arrived on
thursday She was called from Seattle,
Washington, by the serious illness of
her father, Dan Cowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Williamson were
called from Eldon by the illness Of
Mrs. Williamson's father. Dan Cowell,
last week.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Russell of Des
Moines are visiting Salem relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Pool and two
children returned from Avon, ILL.,, on
Thursday, where they visited the for
mer's parents.
Joseph Ozbun is enjoying visit with
his brother, Elisha Ozhun, from Ar
kansas.
Mrs. Matte Gillard has sold her prop
erty in the east part of town to Ed
ward Smkin
Mrs. w. s. Right and her daughter
Miss Mamie, are guests of relatives at
Des Moines.
b. P. Santen and family moved to
Ottumwa last Thursday Mr.. Santen
sold his interest in the meat market to
his partner, Lee Packer.
Miss Ruth Bliss has returned to the
Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Savage are the
proud parents Of an infant daughter.
o. A. Banta of Fairfield recently wis.,
tied at the home Of his brother, A. A.
Banta,
D. A. Hartley is at home from his
trip to New Mexico.
Misses Mary Mar1s, Edith Packer
and Lola Parkins are at Fort Madison
attending the Lee county normal
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Fem welcom ed
little son to their home Monday OF
last week.
Quarterly meeting was held at the
Methodist Episcopal church Sunday.
Presiding Elder T. J. Myers preached
at II a. m.
J. w. Cook arrivew from st. Paul
Mimi, to spend some time with rela-
tives at this place.
j. M. Martin has gone to Omaha
He has accepted a position as travel
ing salesman with the Cudahy Pack
ing company.
The Salem district Sunday school