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Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-30


SHEEP-Receipts Of sheep were quite
liberal again this morning making a fair,
nut not heavy Tga Tot the week e date.
The market az a whole was In eatisfactory
condition. Packers all seemed to want
good sheep and lambs and the offerings OF
tuch met with quite ready sale at steady
70 little stronger prices. Some stun actu-
ally sold 501Oc higher than was paid for a
cut on yesterday There were lambs good
enough to bring $3.50 with quite a sprink-
ing at H.0oQ7.7b. Heavy yearlings, con-
weighed up at $3.50
Both sheep and lambs are selling as high
as az any time this season and the market
for the desirable kinds IL In q good healthy
condition
Quotations on killers: GOod 70 choice
lambs, N.65Q7.90; fair to good lambs 81 25
o. 80; good to choice yearlings, lamb
weights, s6.50a6. I5; fair TO good yearlings,
heavy weights S61Od6b0; fair TO good year
hngs heavy weighs, s. 9Ods1O good to
choice old wethers, B.0OQ6 Is; fair to good
Old wethers g. 7S96.ooi good to choice ewes,
y, l0Q6.15; fair 70 good ewes. SOOdb.4o.
Representative sales:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-30

BOSTON, March 2s.-Call loans, COS per
cent; time loans, 6G7 per cent Official
prices on stocks and bonds were:
.AtchlEon adj. g.. % lCal 8 Heola........s $50
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-30

These quotations are furnished by Logan
4 ErVan. members New York and Boston
e.ecis eTehanEes III Board Of Trade:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-30
New York Mining stocks.

NEW YORK, March 29.-Closing quota
tinnR mining ainnka Waras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

tirement is not altogether compulsory.
as competent persons may be retained
a S long as they wish to remain and can
render adequate service.
TO provide for the retirement OF en-
ployees who are in the service when
the bill is passed, it is proposed that
the Government shall contribute the
amount necessary to represent tnelr
Accommodations from the time they en-
tered the service. From the passage
of the bill they will, of course, make
their own contributions upon the basis
above described. The sum contribute
ed by the GovernnlC mt to make up the
purchase money for the annuity OF
each employee cannot be withdrawn by
the employee on leaving the service
before retirement, nor can it be taken
in cash upon retirement, but is to be
used only for the purchase of his an
nuity. payable quarterly during HE.
It is known that the President thor
oughly approves of the plan proposed
nv the Keep Commission. and it is I'M
Gcrstood that he will earnestly recon-
mend its adoption in MS next annuai
message to Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
DECEIVED.
False Impression Given
to French Weavers.
Induced TO Come to Work in
Mills in United States
When There Is No Demand. Many
Are Returning Home.

Lille, France, July 1.-The lnVestl-
CATION made by the courts here into
the clandcstinc emigration agencies
which have been shipping weavers
from the neighboring town of RoubalX
to Patterson, \. j.. and Lawrence,
Mass, enabling the factories of those
cities to compete with the products of
Roubaix and other French towns pro-
ducing similar manufactures, has re-
vealcd an elaborate system of recruit
ing skilled emigrantS, destined for the
American weaveries. in violation OF
both the French and American laws.
Proceedings have been started
against six agents at ROubaiX and one
at Journal, who We're found by the
courts to have received substantial
premiums. The defendants assert that
they are not guilty of engaging in any
emigration scheme in violation of tho
laws, claiming that they have mercl!
been acting as agents for a steamship
company, receiving s. for each pas
sage sold.
The arrests caused 4 cOmmOtion al
RoubaiX and Tourcoing, whence it is
reported that thousands of worhmcl
have departed for America. Many are
returning, unable to secure employ.
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
COUNT CONSTANTINE NiGRA.
Dean of Italian Diplomats Is Dead At
Rome.

Rome. July 1.-C"unt Constantine
Nigra, dean of the Italian diplomats,
is dead He was born in 1873, served as
Il voluntc, in the war against Austria
i'm 1S4S and was secretary of Count
Cavour at the Congress of Paris IN
1856. Subsequently h" was appointed
minister of Sardinia. and later of Italy
and Paris and Sept. 4, 1870, he was one
Of the small number of friends or the
court who gathered ut the Tuileries
for the protection Of the Empress Eu-
genie and he did not leave her until
she was safe out of Paris.
In 1876 Count Nigra was appointed
ambas sadur at st. Petersburg. in 1872
he represented Italy at the court of 81.
James and in 1887 he was appointed
ambassador to Austria. which post he
held until 1902. Recently the count had
been suffering from pneumonia and the
former empress of France, recalling the
counts devotion to her in 1iSO made
inquiry regarding his health and sent
a message of sympathy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The report from Boston that the new
turbine steamer Camden Of the Bangor
division of the Eastern Steamship co. ar
rived in Boston Sunday with her machin-
crv disabled is somewhat misleading. Inc
nropcllcrs OIL the craft have been dam
aged by striking Instructions in the Pc
nobscot river and new wheels are to be
installed. She was booked to haul out on
the dry dock this morning. There Is no
trouble with the engines. They have
worked perfectly since the craft has been
on the route-Bath Times.
The residence of DR.. n. B. Hyde u
Freerort was entered Saturday night
by burglars and among the missing ar
ticles were the doctors complete outfit
of clothing, Il wallet, surgical case con-
tanning IL valuable set of instruments,
lady's gold watch and chain, and gold
mcneil, Masonic and Odd Fellows charm
with the doctors name on the back.
The Job was done quietly as none OF
the inmates were awakened. The doctor
was first made aware of the visit when
he started to dress Sunday morning
and missed his clothes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
Defences Of Narragansett
Are in Jeopardy,
Attacks on the Forts Liable
Both Night and Day.
Every Known Test Of Efficiency Are
10 Be Made.

Newport, July Interpretations for
war in mimicry began today at the
coast defcnccs of the Narragansett dis
trict in obedience to orders from the
war department at Washington. The
program, which extends over Two
weeks, ending Monday. July 10, in
cludcs the encampment of eight coast
artillery companies at Fort Adams and
five at Fort Grcble, which will later
be augmented by the State Militia
Both the regulars and volunteers will
go into camp and the strictest disci-
plinc will be maintained. Attacks on
both the forts will he made at both
day and night and by land and by sea
during which every variety of tests OF
efficiency will be made. The present
week will he devoted mostly to the
work of encampment and preparation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
WlScASSET, WATEHvlLLE AND
PENNINGTON RAILROAD.
of train service in effect
June 10, 1907

<ATIVuSeRlent OF train service III eject
June 10. 1907.
GOING SOUTH.
SO A. II. leave Winslow for No yas-s
Lnhe So china Wee~ Mill S Ghes
Windsor. Maxcy's, Cooper's Mills No.
Whitehead. Whitehead. Head Tide. Sheep
scot arriving at Wiscasset at 9.05.
1l.oO 4. NJ. leave Winslow for No. Vas
salboro. E. Vassalboro. Cark's. China
Lake, 60 China. arriving at Weeks Mills
juno. Mt los P. NJ
40 ;EoI p. n Lea Winslow for No Vas,
Lake. So. China. Weeks Mills June.
Windsor. Maxcy's. Coopers Mills. No.
Whitefield.. Whitehead. Head Tide. Sheep
ALBION TO WEEKS MILLS JUNG.
go A. M. leave Albion for SO. Albion.
China. Palermo. Newell's arri:ing at
Weeks Mills juno. at 71E
Gina p al Ts' N Na%e1a lor arriving rG i
Weeks M''! sU 1Sr9, IS Only Only.
siS lv:ys MlnsoC for No. H%s
Lake, So. China. Weeks Mills JUNG.
Windsor. Maxcy's. Cooper's Mills No.
Whitefeld. whiteield. Head Tide. Sheep
scot G 81 leave at w Wnsow f 1dr No. Vas
saIboro. n. Vassalboro. CIark's. China
Lake. SO. China Weeks Mills, June.
windsor; Maxy,s. sc1per's ~, Miils NO No.
scot, arriving Mt Wiscasset at IS.
GOING NORTH
BIS p. NJ. leave Wisco sset for Sheepscot.
lead Tide .,:,, Whiteiie!d. No Wh,ttHe dIl:
Clarl:'s. f. Napsalboro. No. Vassalboro.
arriving at wirslow at 600.
$40 A. NJ. leave Wiscasset for Sheepscot.
Head Tide. Whitefad. No. WEiteheld.
Cooper's Mills Maxcy's. Windsor Weeks
Mills Junction. So China. China Lake.
arriving at Winslow at 12D.
30 A. NJ. leave Weeks Mills juno. 70:
saltoro. n: Vassalboro. arriving at WINS
12 20 p. N. leave Weeks Mills juno, for
So; China; Ching Lake. Clarks;, r. Vast
WEEKS MILLS JUNO. TO ALBION;
Newells. Palermo. China. So Albion. ar
riviue at Albion at 500.
100 F. N: leave Weeks Mills for New
Ing at Albion at 100.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
40 p. NJ leave Wiscassct for Sheep
scot. Head Tide, WHITEHEAD, No. White
fell; cooner's Mills. Maxcy,s Wir r,,n.
Weeks Mills juno So Ching 10 Yas,
sn,toro. arriving ut winslow at $50
o.45 4. NJ leave v iscesse. for Sheep
scot. Head Tide. Whiteheld, No. White
weeks cosRf ls yne s' so chpa w'e Chin.
Lake. Clerks, f. vassaIboro. No. Vas
salboro. arriving at Winslow at 1910
CONNEXIONS
At Wiscassct and Winslow With Maine
Central Railroad. At Wiscasset with
stage to and from Bocthbay Harbor 4;
n. and r: NJ. Trasnf.r carriage VIII Ill
leave city Hall Squire. watervilie Daily
Except Sundays, at 5.5c 4 NJ. 1910 A. M;
and ; q p NJ. and will meet trains g
F. NJ: Sundays. leave City Hall Square
1T . A. NJ and 40 p. NJ. and meet 1clc
P. NJ. and Ssh F. NJ train ar Wins!ow
American Express Company transacts
4 IL. HEWAI.I.
0en'i Manages.
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MYSTERY is SOLVED.
Sidney Moss of Toronto Loses Ticket
But Sails for Europe Just the Same.

New York, July 1.-The mystery sur
rounding the supposed disappearance
of Sidney Moss, manufacturer, of Ter
onto. Canadl for whom the police sent
out q general alarm, was cleared up to-
day when the White Star Steamer Co.
announced that a wireless message
had been received from the steamship
Celtic that Sidney Moss had lost his
ticket. The company wired back to the
purser to pass Mr.. Moss without a
ticket.
Mr.. Moss arrived in New York June
IS, and went to 4 local hotel. Last
Wednesday he left the hotel saying he
was going to Europe on the Celtic.
which sailed Wednesday. Mr.. Moss
baggage was put aboard the ship. Last
tt Lrsday evening a hat and coat We're
found in an uptown apartment house
containing papers and Il ticket for Eu-
rope evidently belonging to Sidney
Mess OF Toronto. The police were
called and a search for the missing
man was begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
THE YALE IN COMMISSION.
New Turbine, One Of Fastest Af,oa
Starts, Boston to St. John.

Boston, July 1.-The new turbine
steamship Yale, the latest addition to
the Atlantic coast service, which was
originally planned for the Metropolitan
Line between New York and Boston,
went into commission Monday on the
BoSton-St. John service Of the Eastern
steamship Co. of the consolidated
lines. The vessel which came over here
from New York Saturday is claimed to
be mountaineering time. is expected
to make the run from Boston to St
John iE Is hours. The steamer is cIab-
oratcly furnished, with 300 StatcroomS,
and her total cost is stated as 81 .OOn. 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
HartIand Grange.

Hartiand Grange entertained Canaan
Grange Saturday evening in a very
pleasing manner, large number of
Changers from other towns attending.
During the evening the Bird and 4th de-
grees were conferred upon Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill, Il. H. Everett, Miss Myrtle
Everett, Miss Amber Wheeler and
Fred F. Baird by the officers of Ca
naan Grange and at it's close ban
quet was served under the direction Of
Mrs. Anna r. Osborn as chairman of
an efficient committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
WILL TRY AGAIN.
Guild Will Once More Send Pidgin's
Nomination to Council.

Boston. July 1.-The denomination of
Charles +. PiIgin as chief of the but
rcau of statistics and labor, which the
Governors Council refused to confirm
last week on account of alleged eN-
travarance in the management of the
bureau, will again be sent by Governor
Guild to the councillors Wednesday
seeking their approval of the appoint
mcnt. At the last meeting six menu
bcrS including Lieut. Governor Draper.
voted against Mr.. Fidgins rc-app"int-
mcnt, while thrc" councillors sustained
Gov. Guild in his contention that Mr..
Pidgin had done well at his Office and
that the state needed his service. Lo-
cal labor unions have expressed their
dcsr" in the form of resolutions that
Chief Pidgin be returned to the Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
PLEDGED TO SOCIALISM,
The Western Federation Of Miners
Now Take That Decided Step.

Denver, Colo, July by vote of
.S3 to &c, the convention Of the West
ern Federation of Miners today adopt
ed new preamble for the constitution
and bylaws of the Federation, which in
effect, pledges all the members to
Socialism The leaders of the Fedora :
t1on intend to call a convention at
Chicago for the purpose Of organizing
an industrial and political party which
Will place ticket in nomination for
the next national election. The West
ern Federation of Miners and the
Brewery Workers Union, it is expected
will form the ncuclus of the new ma
tional organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
Strikers Return.

New York, July 1.-The longshore-
men of the Cunard Line pier. who
struck yesterday when the steamship
Umbria arrived to force the company
to pay them 60 cents instead of So
cents an hour for Sunday work re-
turned to work today. Their demand
was not granted. Patrick Connors.
chairman of the Longshoremen's
Union, said today that he was at loss
to explain the action of the discomfort
Cd longShorcmen. He said the union
did not approve of the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
TWO-CENT FARES.
New Law Is Now Operative On All
Railroads In Illinois.

Chicago, July 1.-The tWo-cent fare
went into effect on all railroads in IL
linois today. TIL" General Passenger
Association and the Western Passcn-
ger Association. which include nearly
all lines in the state. announced that
the rate provided by the law will be
effective on all state traffic. Interstate
rates now in effect. however. will be
maintained until new tariff has been
prepared.
The delay and litigation 50 freely pre-
dicted at the time the law was passed
will at least be delayed As far as the
railroads are concerned until the new
rate has been tried for several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
MINISTER ITO LEPERS.
Salvation Army Commander and Wife
Want to Go to Moloka.

Oakland. Cal. July IA sensation
has been sprung here by the announce
mcnt that Mrs. Colonel French. VIII"
of the Salvation Army commander "f
the Pacific coast, has offered t. go to
the lcpcr island of M"lokai for mission
work. and has expressed Willingness to
conscCratc her life I" the cause.
Col and Mrs. French have five call
drcn. Col. French is absent in Homo
lulu at present on mission work con
ncctcd with the Japanese and C"rcan
and is also looking into arrangements
for the opening of 4 l"pcr mission. Ht
shares his wifc's desire to spend tn,
remainder of his life with the lcpcrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
GEN. HUMPHREY RETIRED.
Major J. q. AIeshire to Succeed HIM
As Ouartermaster General.

Washington. July Upon his own
application Brig. Gen. {. F. Humphrey.
uuartermaster general of the army
was today placed on the retired list
with the rank of major general anu
Major James b. Aleshie. assistant.
,uuartermaster general, has been APP
pointed to be quartermaster general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

.. Thirteen prisoners in the Tombs at
New York have made night hideous
with cries and shrieks from midnight
to daybreak for the last five days The
trouble eliminated Saturday night
when Thomas McKeeverSan. fugitive
from Justice from Boston. attempted
10 kill himself i'm his cell BY buttinS
his head against the wall. The di.tur-
her is thought to be insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Leon S. Merrill Of Scion spoke in the
basement of the Oper house Thursday
evening on matters pertaining to the
establishment of creamery in Hart
land, under the auspices Of the local
Beard of Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Miss Lcola Wheeler and Earl STAN
hope, both of Hartland, were married
Wednesday evening, June &c, by Rev.
j. II. Gray, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church. They will take up
their residence in Hartland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

On the recommendation of Gen.
Wood, commanding the Philippine di-
vision, Acting Secretary Oliver has au-
thorizcd the expenditure of $50,00O for
the construction of II building for the
use of the Signal Corps at FIT. William
Mckinley, near Manila.
Mrs. Carrie G. Lomax, one of the
most noted women in Alabama. died at
Montgomery Sunday night. She was
the widow of Col. Tcnnent LomaX. who
was killed at the battle Of Seven Pines.
Mrs. LomaN was a native of Jones
county. Ga. and was 81 years old She
had large fortune and devoted many
years of her life to charity
Henry S. Pritchctt Monday ended his
seven years presidency of the Massa
chusetts Institute of Technology. from
which office he resigned six months
ago. Owing to the failure of the truS.
tees to secure permanent head fol
the school Arthur Ames Noyes. Il pro.
fessor of theoretical chemistry at the
institute, is to act as president until
the vacancy is filled.
More than 5000 employed in the main
tenance of way and bridge and build.
ing departments of the Boston 4 Main,
railroad began work Monday under ar
increased wage scale. In every case
the Increase was 10 cents n day. theil
pay now amounting t. $40. The in.
crease applies to all employees Of &
years standing. The tower mon ar,
also working schedule of - cents 4
day more than formerly the inrr,aS,
having gone into effect recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Mrs. James o. Bradbury Of Saco was
in town Thursday and Friday.
William Moore has sold his two-ten-
ement house, Main and Pleasant street.
to Harry PendletOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

1t is stated that along the Lincoln
shire coast the sand dunes which there
fringe the shore are moving steadily
inland. This, says the London GLOBE,
IS due to the wind from the sea blow
ing the sand from the face of the hills
over to the back. At Mablethorpe it is
SAID that tw" acres Of the property of
one individual have thus been buried
IN sand. And at Anderby, what uscd
10 be field behind the dunes is now a
sandy waste forty yards in front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Cascade Grange observed Saturday
evening as children's night and u
Soodly number Of girls and boys of all
ages were present. a pleasing program
was given by the children, after which
games were enjoyed until a late hour.
Light refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
ASHORE NEAR CAPE SABLE.
Steamer Carthaginia Piled Up-No
Particulars ObtainabIe.

Halifax. July IA Marconigram
from Cape Sable to The Associated
Pres; reports the Black Diamond Line
steamer Car.haS 81 ria ashore 1T Half
Moon lodges. 10 miles east Of Cape
Sable. No particulars are Yet avail
able
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Mrs. w. f. Whitney and two sons
Reginald and Francis were on board
the express wrecked near Rice's cross
ing Saturday afternoon but fortunately
were not injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
OAKLAND.

Helen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
NJ. Foster was operated upon yesterday
for ii throat trouble by DIR. j. F. Hill
of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

II. Is. Irving. at Liverpool stage
ciub on the eve of his departure for
New York. said it was naturally an
enxious and critical moment in an
actors career when ne made his first
appearance before an audience of the
great nation that spoke and-as vet. he
believed, spelled his own language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Place twelve onions in q row on Christ
mas dav, name each after month and
put salt on their tops. Those on which
tie salt is r,elted inside of twelve days
will he wet months. according to Long
Island weather science. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

The Bible class and the c. Il. class
of the Free Baptist Sunday school will
meet at the vestry this evening for
the purpose Of completing the organi-
zation of the classes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Rev. and Mrs. J. II. Gray returned
Friday from Dover where they attend
ed a meeting of the State Epworth
League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. James Waters have
removed to Fairfield. Joseph Fritz and
family are soon to locate in the same
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Prof. ard Mrs. II. d. burlington, DIR.
Britton. DR.. and Mrs. f.. II. White. all
of Lewiston We're in town Monday on
their way to kineO.
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NEW YORK STRIKE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

strike in San Francisco, and the trouble
in Reno. Owing to the shortage of
men business was six hours late with
Salt Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

The East Somerset Agricultural So
ciety will hold their annual cattle show
and fair September s, 6, z.
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Andrew G. Munsey. livermore Falls.

Livermore Falls, Me. July An
drew G. Munsey. father of Frank 4.
Munsey, the magazine and Tewspa-
per editor died at his home here today.
His age was Sc years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

Cuts, Scratches, Bruises, Healed by
1.-THE HOUSEHOLD SURGEON.""
Druggists refund money If DIR. PORE
| TER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OH
fails. &c. si
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02

"Photosravhers too often have prints
which through some cause of other are
partly spoiled. Well" suggests Cam
era. why not take some of these half
spelled prints and cut out the good
parts and paste them on the under side
Of the same kind of dish used for
cigar bands? The writer has one on
which he has pasted some sixty heads
ur himself and wife. all cut from
prints that We're spotted or spoiled in
some other way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-02
Great printing works are established

Great printing works are established
at Nartang. in Thibet. A Travelled
says: There are thousands and
thousands of blocks at Nartang. COM
prising matter in type equivalent to
numerous different volumes. Each
wooden block is about twenty-four
inches long by twelve inches wide, one
face having carved upon it complete
page of lettering. The method Of
printing is primitive in the extreme
ana consists of laying the paper on d
nat surface and levcring the block up-
on 1t with long handle much as the
village blacksmith works his bellows
bahG instruments in use by the Sal