davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
soarer There Than Here.

Miss Blanche Bates. the actress. in
the course Of a luncheon that she gave
at Sherry's. In New York, to her SID
ter artist, Miss Geraldine Farrar. said
witty thing about marriage.
In heaven. we are told" she re-
marked, there is no marriage nor Civ.
ing in marriage"
She smiled and added:
No wonder; when there are not
men enough even here to go round"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
Il Makea Trade.

Homer Folks. New York's noted au.
thority on charity, said the other day
of an applicant for help:
His recommendation was not very
satisfactory. 1t reminded me OF n
woman heard about recently.
Somebody said to this woman's
husband: -
SO you've insured In the Blank
Company. eh? Who on earth induced
you to choose that of all concerns?'
my Wife was the reply. She
says they issue the prettiest 1908
caiendars.'"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
TWO REMARKABLE.
CURES CURES OF ECZEMA
Over Twenty-three Years Ago Baby
had Severe Attack-Years Later
Grandfather Suffered Torments
with the Disease -virulent Sores
Developed from Knees to Toes.
BOTH OWE COMPLETE
RECOVERY TO CUTlCURA
"In 1884 my grandson, babe, had
an attack OF eczema, and after trying

Lne QOCtOrS 20 tho
extent Of heavy
bills and an in
crease OF the dig
ease and suffering,
1 recommended Gu
ticura and in a few
weeks the child was
well. He Is to-day
o strong man and
q b oil ute ely FREQ
from the disease.
A few years ago 1
contracted eczema,
and became an in
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
The lmpudent WaIter.

O.car Hammcrstein. at a. theatrf-
cal dinner in New York. sold some
"reminiscences OF theatrical dead
heads.
Then there was Blank said MIR.
Hammersteiii. Blanks impudence
was second only to that of q waiter
l heard about the other day"
"'Looi here. waiter,"' said guest
this fish Is not cooked properly
81 know It, sir, said the waiter.
but YOU told me it was for your
wife.
Well. what of that?' asked the
surprised guest.
why said the waiter, I knew
thsa If the lady was your wife she
couldn't be very particular"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
panneroun Enounh.

Rear Admiral Mason. chief OF the
governments bureau OF ordnance,
talked of martial inventions at re.
cent dinner In Washington.
Many of these inventors" he said,
with their automatic torpedoes their
new explosives and what not, fail to
take into account the danger to the
users OF their inventions. They are
like the farmer and the bull.
"A farmer was driving a bull along
fairly busy country road.
That's n dangerous looking bull
you have there. friend milkman
said.
"'Oh, no. said the farmer: he'd
Just as civil as sheep. He wouldn't
hurt ANYBODY, unless. maybe, women
and children and such like"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
Prompt.

4 reporter, interviewing Thomas
a. Edison about his remarkable $1,000
cement house--a house that will be
nodded and ready for occupancy in n
few days-pointed out certain objec-
tons to the structure.
These objections caused Mr.. Ediaon
to smile.
you have not yet seen my house,
he said, land you And fault with 1t,
Isn't thpt rather previous? lou. my
young friend, are more previous than
a girl my assistants have been tell.
Ing me about.
THE first day of-let us say 1903
New Year day--a man proposed to
this girl and was accepted.
But she said, 4 must insist that
our engagement be kept secret for a
twelve.month.'
"Why?' said the man, In dismsy.
He had looked forward to a speedy
marriage.
eBecause, dear. she answered, 1T
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
Anecdotes About People

tocratic. 1t cannot mingle with the
vulgar herd. But 1t Is not foolishly
aristocratic. like the Italian countess
l heard of recently.
This lady sat in her salon in the
Corso In Rome watching footman
busting collection OF old family por.
traits.
The footman. naturally, under his
mistress eye. worked very hard and
got very warm.
THE countess noted this and said.
haughtily:
Ascanio. l perceive that you are
becoming overheated. You may go
outside and persplre BIT"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

Plain White Cups aud saucers.
slightly Clipped; these arc n fine
grade OF Semi-porcelain. and viii
give good service; worth &c. Spe.
cial, 1-2c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
NEW WHITE LAWN WAISTS, 81.

We have just received our first
shipment OF White Waists for
Spring and Summer and the values
are the very best that We have
ever shown. Tho materials arc
White Lawn, and White Checked
and Striped Dimitles. Some are
deliberately trimmed with embroi-
derles and laces. aud others per-
fectly plain mannish cut. with soft
collars and cuffs and one pocket.
These Waists are the best that We
have ever sold for s1.00.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

CANARY BlRDs-Gcnulne Hartz
Mountain singing Canary BIRDS
all guaranteed sIngers; big az.
oortment to choose from. spe-
clal each $3.50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
A HIGHER Health LEVEL.

l have reached a higher health level
since began using DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. writes Jacob Springer. OF
West. Franklin. Maine. They keep
my stomach. liver and bowels work
ing Just right" II these pills disap.
point you on trial, money will be re-
funded at all druggists. 25c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
Special Bargains for the Housewife

Fancy plates. assorted patterns.
In dinner, breakfast. pie and bread
and butter sizes; these are all 10c
goods. but having few of each
lot. will close Mt 1.2c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
A Disappointment.

was talking on my trip west 10
Luther NIB. Burank, the plant wizard.
about the thornless cactus he has sent
to the National Museum" said 10.
cal journalist.
Mr.. Burbank said that he had
changed the aspect OF many plants,
but not so much. perhaps. as people
thought. People expected greater
changes than he could give. His
achievements sometimes disappointed
them-even as Il lawyer of Les Ange-
les had been disappointed one day.
This lawyer said to friend:
Would you believe 1t. today ]
round up my sixty.ninth year,?
lmpossible!' exclaimed the friend
why, you scarcely look-sixty-
eight!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
speculatIon's Ups and Downs.

To reporter who recently consult.
cd him about his many charities
Charles NJ. Schwab gave some good
advice on specializing.
Ignorant as YOU are of the stock
market said Mr.. Schwab. "you would
he more than foolish to speculate. You
would have to rely on others for adj
vice. and you know what other peo-
pies advice comes to. For In instance:
".You bought that stock on Smiths
advice. didn't your said one man to
another.
YES said the second man. Smith
gave me FIVE excellent reasons why
II had to go up
"'And what has he got to say now?'
He now gives me five excellent
reasons why 1t had to go down."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
Genuine Indifference.

Jack Abertheney. the Rough Rider.
can catch wolf alive by grabbing its
lower jaw with his bare hands.
Mr. Abertheney. on his last visit
here, was asked ty a reporter for his
opinion on certain political question.
IT can't give you On opinion on that
question:" the Rough Rider replied.
because it's question pay no at
tention to. l am Indifferent to it-aG
indifferent as the backwoodsman's
wife. RI
That lady, you know, looked on
while her husband. had fierce hand
toIhand tussle with a bear. and after
ward she said It. was the only fight
she ever, saw where she didn't care
who won.'"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

Galvanized Pals. a good size:
these will not leak. and are we'll
made; has firm handle; worth zoe.
Special, lie.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

OIL Heaters, fully nlckeled: has
gallon tank. Center draft burner,
wick regulator and tank indicators;
worth S3.oS. Special, $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

$3.50 Special Net Waists for
s4.4s,-Beautiful Net Waists. made
OF fine not over Silk Innings. trim
med with narrow Valenciennea to
match; worth $3.50. Special at
$4.4S.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

26.inch Phantom silk, soft and
lustrous. Navy and Brown; ground
with White Dots. $500 n yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

46-inch Checked Serge aud Suit.
ings. Special, soc yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
Very Aristocratic Indeed.

Sir Clifton Robinson. the head OF
the london tramway system, said at
a railway dinner in New York:
There is class in London that
will not Use the cars; hence our abui-
dance of hansoms. The class is arts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

Our special $7.bJ Black Silk pet.
ticoats for $500. The best value
ever shown In the city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

19,inch Boxbay Nevertear Taft.
wear guaranteed; most service
able SILK for lining purposes;
Waists, Dresses and Coats. 59c
yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

3S.lnch Shepherd Plaid suitlng;
special. 69c yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

s5.inch All silk Taft. sl.oo quail
ity soc n yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
Linens and
Dom este e! !.

Mercerized Table Damaak, but
IL patterns to select from. in beau.
tiful floral designs. Csc to 59c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

The agonizing itching and burning
OF the slfin, as in eczema; the frightful
scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss OF hair
and criisting OF acalp. as in SCALED
head; the facial Disagreement, as in acne
virtues to successfully cope with them.
That Cuticura Soap, Ointment. and Pills
are such stands proven by testimonials
OF remarkable cures whom many REM
edies and even physicians have failed.
One set is often sufficient to cure.
CutIeurs sosp t25c., &C. Cleanse tho Skin, Cfii-
sma Ointment (50c,l TO Heal tho Ska, and Cuti.
StifA Resolvent t6ccl Tor IN tic form OF Chocolate
poated Pills. 25e per vial OF COD 20 Purity the Blood
Ao,d throughout the world. Potter DRUG 4 Chem.
CSfp. 3Gia Props, Borton. E1e1.
nr'ssiiisd fies, Clticlra Book % ssin Diseases
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

Black Dress Goods Poplins. Pan.
ANA. Serge, Altman Wolfe. Chiffon
Serge, Wool TAFT, Batiste. French
serge, German Broadcloth, arc
new arrivals In high.clnss Import
cd fabrics at popular prices.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

S6-inch White Ground. with hair
line Stripe and Check SultIng.
Special, soc n yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19
A Mark of Genius.

At the recent sale OF the superb and
priceless Stanford White collection
Miss Elsie DeWolfe. the actress. told
not inappropriate architect story.
IA gentleman stopped an architect
on the street." she began.
Good morning, Mr.. Blank, The
architect said. Are you thinking OF
building again?'
No said the other 4 stopped
YOU to inquire II you could take my
son into your Office as an apprentice.
With training | think he would some
day prove a magnificent architect
"'He has shown some talent. mas
he?' said the architect. trihe glum-
~, for he was disappointed at not get
ting another contract.
"'Talent? Genius. sir; positive
gcnius!'
whats he done?'
He designed a garden for our
Christmas tree
well, what ID there remarkable
about it?' said the architect impatient
ly.
why. sir said tho other, he de-
signed that garden for three dollars.
and it cost thirty-seven.'
She Saw Her.
"1'he late Clara Bloodgood," said a
theatrical manager OF Chicago. was
as witty as she vas talented and
beautiful. Sometimes. indeed. her
keen wit carried her rather far.
II remember once. at tea at the
Auditorium. a remark that the bril-
liant actress made to a society WON.
an.
You were at Bar Harbor. I he
lieve. in the summer?' said the society
woman.
Yes, said the actress.
''And did you see much of my
daughter there?'
"lRathor!' was the answer. She
wore, a bathing suit in the morning.
riding bloomers in the afternoon and
low neck at night.
Very Aristoeratic Indeed.
Sir Clifton Robinson. the head OF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

Pure Linen Damask. In an assert.
ed lot, s1.00, S1.50 and $3.50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

24-lnch Peau Do Crepe. Black
only. sl.00 u yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

The. Chester Bed Spreads,
large double size; 72x90; plenty
large enough for n double bed
spread, at TIC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

4S-inch Wool Taff., Black. White
and all the leading colors. Spo-
cial. s1.00 n yard,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

Remnants. Serge. Novelties,
Panama, Batiste. Poplin and yari.
GUS weaves many Skirt lengths. at
greatly reduced prlces.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

2a-lnch Flowcred Crepe Dc
Chine. 5oc a yard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-19

The Top Notch Spread. In pref
ty floral designs and neat patterns.
A very fine quality spread. Spe-
cial at s1.39.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
A BROAD STATEMENT.

THIS announcement is made without
any qualifications. Hem-Roid IS the one
preparation in the world that guarantees
H.
DR.. Leorhardts Hem-Roid will cure any
case of Piles. 1t is in the form of tab
let.
1t is the only Pile remedy used inter-
nally
It is impossible to cure an established
case cf Piles with ointments. supposit-
cries. injections, or outward appliances.
A guarantee is issued with every pack
age of DR.. I.eorhard's Hem-Roid, which
contains Il months treatment.
Go and talk to Eowditch & Webster.
Augusta about it.
Prce NOO DR.. Leonhardt Co, Station
=. Buffalo. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

Among the improvements which are
being made on dwellings in the vicinity
of Augusta are those which are in pro-
Gress on the Reuben Jones house at
Winthrop Center, which was recently
purchased by George Hussey of Bos-
ton. The house is being remodelled
into modern hotel, with water,
electric lights, furnace. etc. Mr..
Hussey will fit it up for d year round
hotel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Supt Martin of tie
New Jersey Reformatory at Railway,
n J., giving a description of one Max
Baumenblitt alias Tom Kern, who
escaped from that institution March 25,
1908. and for whose capture a reward
of $25 is offered. Baumenblitt is 25
years old. feet S% inches in height
and weighs 14O pounds: slender build.
brown eyes and black hair: little finger
on both hands deformed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The funeral of the late Lorenzo -.
Ray, whose death occurred at an early
hour Thursday morning, will be held
al the residence of his brother,
Benjamin A. Ray, IS Allen street. at
2 o'clock this afternoon, a brief service
being conducted by Rev. c. A. Hayden,
d. d. The bearers will be from Trinity
Commandery, No 7, K. T., and Seth
Williams Post, No 13. G. A. r.. and the
interment will be made in Riverside
cemetery, east side.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

Ex-Commodore A. M. Goddard of the
Augusta Yacht Club took his gasoline
launch, the Marion" out of winter
quarters yesterday and put her over
board at the City landing, and she
was moored to the club wharf last
evening. The launch has been newly
painted and vanished and comes out
locking as bright and clean as a new
dollar. Mr.. and Mrs. Goddard expect
to leave today for the east side OF
Swan Island, where they will pass the
Sabbath on their househOat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The Mayflower special will make an
early Sunday morning trip to the lax"
leaving the waiting room at Hallowell
at $50 and Grove street junction, Au-
gusta, at 7. and running as far as
Lakeside. Train will be made up of
open S-wheel car. Extra cars will be
run between Augusta and the lake
during the day if it is pleasant, also
between Augusta and the National
Home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
COUNTY NEWS.
KENnEBEc.
ALBION.

Byron p. Tilton, who died at his
home in Albion, April IS, was born in
Troy in 1874 He enlisted in Co. +, 18th
Maine Volunteers. serving until wound
ed After returning home nc was MAJ
ried to Lizzie Smell of China. Two
children were born to them. one dying
in infancy, the other at the age of 2S.
The widow survives, also three grand
daughters, two sisters and two broth
crs. His CheerfulneSs, even when Suf-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

Friday was Arbor day but it's OBJ
servance was not very general in the
city except by the schools, the scholars
of several of which improved the op-
portunity by making trips into the
woods. The boys of the Cony High
school devoted portion of the day to
improving the grounds of the Reucl
Williams field, and did quite bit of
work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The swimming season has not
opened as yet but there are indications
that it soon will be as the youngsters
have been divesting themselves of their
shoes and stockings and wading along
the shores.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The Philadelphia & Reading barge
Thomaston, which had finished dis
charging q cargo of coal fer the Purin-
ton Bros. Co., was towed down river
yesterday afternoon by the tug Charlie
Lawrence on her way back to Phila-
Gelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The baseball game between Cony
High and Lewiston High on the Reuel
Williams field this afternoon will be
called at o'clock, and will be we'll
worth seeing. 1t is expected that a
large audience will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The number Of automobiles now
owned in the city is about 25, but
several new ones have been added this
spring and it is probable that there
will be others before the season is over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The announcement in Fridays Jour
nal that food sale would be held
Friday afternoon at the vestry of the
Winthrop Street Baptist church was a
mistake. 1t should have read Satur-
day afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

fering the most intense pain, endeared
him to all He believed the world lad
sorrow enough Of its own and he care
fully buried his own grief while he
reached out a helping hand to others,
always ready to speak an encouraging
word to those who had heavy burdens
to bear He was kind and loving in
his home life, helpful to his friends
and forgiving to his foes. Many beau
tiful floral offerings were brought by
those VINO have many times been help
&C by his kindly words of cheer Taps
for him have sounded and he has been
mustered out of a life Of suffering into
that home where there shall be no more
pain, and tears shall be forever wiped
aWaV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

The iron seats have been painted and
placed in position on Monument park
and that enclosure is now in readiness
for the summer enjoyment of the peo-
plp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

State Auditor and Mrs. Charles p
Hatch have taken rooms at the resi-
dence of Frank H. Burgess on State
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

At George D. Haskelrs new sweet
potatoes, ripe tomatoes, asparagus,
cukes and lettuce. Native spring lamb
and everything in the meat lire. Spe-
cial today, halibut steak. . lbs. for
25 cents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
Daily kennebee Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

There will be a Gospel Temperance
meeting in the room Of the w. c. T.
U. at 2.45 Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

1t is useless to attempt a description
of the scene that prevails on Bussell
& Weston Co.'S second floor since the
great cut in prices on ladies' suits an
nourced in their large ad. Reading
the ad. is enlightening. Looking III
their large show window is a delight to
ladies. and visiting the second floor
ard seeing the immense line of suits
and low prices is satisfying.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
WEST MT. VERNON.

Frank Horn is at his nome after sew
eral months absence. Mr. Horn Is a
sawyer by trade.
John Blake has rented his farm for Il
ycar to Edward Wyman. Mr.. Wy
man has II cows and is raising four
fine calves.
Mrs Bickford of Hartand, formerly
Of this place, recently suffered a
shock
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

Malcolm & Dyer start a crew this
morning for Moosehead Lake where they
will dc job of plumbing on the Henry
CaEen Hotel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

Cake, bread and doughnuts for sale
this afternoon at the Winthrop street
Baptist vestry. Also a nice line of
aprons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

day: Fresh shoulders, 10 cents b.; II
lbs native salt pork, S1.00; dozen
fresh eggs, 95 cents; fore quarter
lamb - cents 1b.; native cukes, cents
each; 5 los. native rhubarb, 25 cents;
) lbs. Bermuda onions. .5 certs; Is
good lemons, % cents; radisles, 5
cents bunch; seeded! !raisins, 10 cents;
fig bars and cookies, 10 cents pound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

A white frost was reported Friday
morning. and it was also said that ice
formed in some sections of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

Grand Army hall was the scene OF
a good time last evening in the Whist
party which was given by the members
of Imperial Lodge. D. of H.. the nall
being well filled with those who went
for The purpose Of enjoying the even
mo The entertainment for the evening
ononed with the game of whist which
called out a goodly number OF players:
and was followed by the service o.
refreshments The closing feature ol
the program was an informal dance
and the whole affair was successluiiy
conducted and source or Hlucl'
pleasure to all present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

A fact which people should remem-
ber when they have occasion to make
a trip from Augusta to Madison, Nor
ridgewock or other points on the som
erset branch of the Maine Central Is
that Train 10. the local going east from
Augusta at 319 p. NJ. does not con-
meet at Waterville with train iof
these points. The mistake is one that Is
often made and many people in the
course of month go to the station
only to find that they cannot reacn
their destination by taking that train
The mistake is due to the fact tha'
previous to the past year Train 1:
connected for the points mentioned
above, but the schedule has been sc
changed that in order to make the con
nection people must take Train ~
which now goes east from Augusta
at Up. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
AUGUSTA Lodge Directory

cUsHNoc CHAPTER, r. A. M.
No. 43. Special convocation at Masonic
temple 7.30 o'clock Monday evening.
NAV 1s. Work in the Royal Arch Degree.
Ban1uet. All sojonrning companions are
cordially invited to be present
GEORGE II BANGS: II: +.
TIiOS. Ii. BODICE, Sec'y.
AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 14f, r. e. A.
NJ. Special communication Tuesday, May
10. at 80 f. NJ. Work in F.: c.. degree.
All soiourning brethren are cordially in
yited to attend.
WINIFRED A. JACKSON, ". NJ.
CJ.AIIDF, W. TOWNSEND. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16

There In always a call for
secondhand machinery Of !.
all kinds and your partic-
ular kind can easily and
quickly be sold by the aid
Of q Journal Want I'd.
Tia cost n small.