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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
MANY FOOLISH LAWSUITS
Litigation Over Watermelon, ,
Spotted Calf and IA Toy Balloon.

Many men, level-headed enough
about other things seem to lose their
wits entirely when they get tangled
up in a lawsuit. In case recently
concluded in the German courts
Berlin business man paid out over
5000 to recover the value of a scent
postage stamp. 1t seems as II this
claimant had justice on his side. too;
he had written polite letter. asking
for an address and enclosing postage
for reply. Failing to get an answer.
he sued for the stamp.
The famous Missouri watermelon
case was just as trifling and even
more disastrous. The seed was plant
ed on one farm, but the vine crept
through crack in the rail fence and
the melon grew on the other side.
Both farmers claimed It and instead
OF seeing the joke they went to law.
The farmers bankrupted themselves
without deciding the question OF
ownership. The melon. worth about
10 cents in the first place. had dis
appeared long before.
The Iowa case which concerned the
identity OF a red and white heller
calf was equally disastrous. 1t Is said
that subpoenas were issued for more
than 200 witnesses, who attended
court after court. and received their
fees and mileage. After they had
spent all their money In litigation.
the rival owners met one day and
tossed a coin to settle the case.
One Of the celebrated French cases
was over 2cent toy balloon. and
the litigants were Baron De Short
and the Paris Metropolitan Railway
The balloon belonged to the Baron's
little girl, and the railway employees
on account OF some rule they felt
obliged to enforce would not permit
II to be brought into the passenger
car. The baron stormed and threat
ened but the guard was obdurate.
and the toy was left behind. while
the child wept. The next day the
nobleman sued the company for the
cents.
Some OF the smartest lawyers in
Paris were engaged In 'he case. II
was proved that 1t was likely TO eX'
plode at any time. and the wise court
held that even II its explosion could
not possibly be attended by danger,
II might create a panic among the
passengers and the decision was
against the baron. He spent hun
dreds OF dollars trying to get even
with the company. and the more he
lost the less satisfaction he obtain
ed
The most expensive lawsuit in the
world Is said to have been that over
the will of Antonio Traverse. a mer-
chant who lived in Milan He left
a fortune of $3,000.000. and there
we're large number of heirs with
conflicting interests. The case was
in the different courts OF Italy for
years. and the 105 lawyers engaged
in 1t ran up costs aggregating more
than S2.000.000. The estate LOST IN
value too. during the contest, so that
the winning heirs found themselves
with a small sum to their share wheh
the final decision was rendered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
ON THE BRIDAL DAY
HERE ARE SOME GERMAN THEO-
RIES ABOUT BAD LUCK.
Tryinu on the Wedding Ring Before
the Ceremony, Tearing the We'd
ding Dress, and Many Other
Things Bring Dire Misfortune.

Germany seems to be especially
nroiiac of bridal superstitlcns. A
German writer has just offered these
comments on the bridal day, by
which It may he seen that bad luck
rather than good luck has the point
Of emphasis.
According to the Germans the
bride must be especially careful on
her wedding day not to put the left
foot out of bed first-for that would
mean perpetual strife.
Il Is most necessary to see that
thirteen persons do not sit down to
breakfast together that day. Many
misfortunes will befall that bride
who tries the wedding ring on the
proper finger before the wedding;
this is considered an anticipation Of
fate, and fate Is. not to be so caught.
Il is even possible that In such cases
the wedding may fail at the last mo-
ment. In fact some brides think 1t
bad sign If the bridegroom even
show them the ring before the we'd
ding.
When the bride puts on the we'd
ding dress she must be very careful
not to rip or tear it--not evoh a bit
of lace, nor should she pick up any
thing on it-for this, too. is had
sign If, however, anything be torn
II should not be sewn-for each
stitch brings tears and misfortunes.
In English society bits OF court pas-
ter are used for such emergencies.
The bride should admire her dr"ss
before the wedding day. for If 1t is
completed and she look in the mr.
ror on her wedding day each glance
means misfortune.
1t Is an awful sign for the b:tCo
10 look back over her shoulder, for
this is sign that she looks back to
the past with a heavy heart, and does
net look to the future with JOY. n
she should see herself IN the mirrCr
when thus looking back, all luck is
gone from this wedding.
This refers of course, to an acci-
dental look backward. If the bride
Is in her carriage and any one calls
to her, she must on no condition look
backward. Before her wedding no
bride who hopes for good luck
should weep-crying is permitted
only after the ceremony. A mother
who embraces her daughter and,
weeping, makes her weep, calls
down misfortune upon her child.
Friends who send kilograms to a
bride should SO time them that they
arrive ony after the ceremony. for
misfortune comes with premature
congratulations. Hundreds OF tele-
grams afterward can do no harm
but a single one too soon Is bad
lack.
Under no circumstances should
the bridal bouquet be forgotten. for
this Is of evil omen. 1t is bad sign
toJof the bridegroom Is late. II
the bride drops her bouquets It's is
well to aandon the wedding II luck Ia
considered.
1t Is remarkable how far bridal
superstition goes. 1t extends even
to the wedding presents. Some
think It III luck to receive any pres
ents that cut. and yet many send
fish knives. fruit and dinner knives
Few consider how many tears these
we'll meant presents cause the bride
who especially at this time hrinki
fro mthe last 2ortent OF evil.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
Takes Place of Thousand Hands.

A machine which threads tiou-
sand needles minute is at work In
a Swiss factory. The purpose Of
the machine Is to thread needles
that are placed afterward In 4 loom
for making lace. The device Is al
most entirely automatic. 1t takes
the needle, carries 1t along. threads
II. ties the knot, cuts the thread of
a uniform length, then carries the
needle across an open space, and
places II In rack.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
Chees Pudding.

Cover bottom Of pudding pan with
plecrust dough rolled thin. scatter
Jumps of butter and cheese to make
thin layer. season with salt and pep
per. another layer Of dough. cheese.
butter. seasoning. then another: bea'
yolk OF egg in cup of milk and pou'
over. bake thirt, minutes. Delic'
'ous but rich.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
HOME COOKING.
Cheese Omelet.

Three eggs. desertspoons OF
-four, l ounce of grated cheese. pep
per, salt and 1-2 ounce OF butter.
Beat the eggs. -four ami seasoning to-
gether until smooth; add the cheese.
melt the butter our in the omelet.
stir until 1t begins to set, then fold
u towards the handle Of the pan and
turn on to hot dish; sprinkle the
top with grated cheese.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
Graham Bread.

One cup water. l cup milk, l cup
molasses, teaspoon soda. pinch OF
salt, 3 cups of graham -four. Place
dish In water, set in oven. steam 8
hours. last half-hour remove your
bread in dish to bottom Of oven.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
Mock Indian Pudding,

Two slices bread buttered put In
dish. just cover with boiling water.
soak few minutes until soft; add 1
egg (beaten). l quart milk. s-4 cup
molasses and bake / hour. Eeasy tn
make; nice hot or cold. with or with
out cream.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
Orange Fritters.

Divide the oranges into quarters.
removing all the pith carefully; dip
each piece into sifted sugar, then In
to good frying batter and fry In deep
lat until a golden color. Drain by
the fire and serve on a dolly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-20
Onion Rings.

Peel and slice, not too thin. sew
eral large Spanish onions. Dip each
ring first into sweet milk and then
INTO Hour. Drop into q deep pan OF
boiling oil or outtei and fry until
nicely Drowned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

earth could be moved down 70 the front less
and with greater dispatch than marks the moving OF
today
The health Of this community, which demands instant
relief from conditions such exist under the wharves along
the waterfront Is Of greater Importance than the filling Of
hdcands and other private property and al Of this earth
could undoubtedly be used for waterfront filling purposes
Seattle Is fortunate ia having for its health commissioner
man OF the stamp Of DR. J. L. Grchton. The health
commissions losing time The conference asked ofty
ham Yesterday which tins waterfront taken ep
must result u good Il IS question that should have zen
considered long ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03
SEATTlES HEALTH AND WATERFRONT

Ii Seattle Ia have scaWa along It's waterfront and il
necessary that 1t should have IN order protect itself
against possible drea epidemic there will be any
favorable time for building IL than exists today.
An ideal condition along Seates entire waterfront would
consist OF a wall with complete hl oi earth
tending from the wall the soil Ia, placed ri reach
II the tide With this TO begin with followed by the
ton Of modern basement buildings there
why the waterfront should be Just healthy the top 81
Capitol or Queen Anne Hill
And every day that allowed pass without beginning
this work viii make expensive when is done Hun
deds OF thousands OF Yards OF earth being removed and
be removed from Third. Fourth Fifth aud SiNh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03
A Word From Josh wiss.

Better be a bird
IN a atldod cage
than a bird on a
Drowned piece @
toast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03
STAR DUST
BY JOSH

Il comes 10 life about this tlma
every few years. whistles In sain
Tor It. dos schneider. aud then
seeks barber shop
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

efa q the fleet mr.
VIZ el..ihsf she vill rstars a = laas
WIN The fest u ne r., . S'sse
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03
CRUISER MOVEMENTS
ARE IN DOUBT

No definite Information has been
Notwithstanding the movements
IL the cruiser Washington after
~ leaves bfamertan for han
Francisco
The crulaer NAMED afier thla
IucYCLp REPAIlllN0 Piper q
Taft go Spring 81 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03
pr.ss.d for the oeeasIen.

Miss uppatsn. Whore has nam
ma gone. Fiddler
The Maid she's gone 90 the Van
sltokinEinn'a 10 play poker.
Miss upphlen, Dear me. ! should
have known saw her put ON her
calling costume
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

became afflicted with tobacco heart
when he doesn't smoke.
Junior 4sItner. 10 a.H he gut
a from ~ FFllng so Gin IA the
smoking caf.1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

seu whore Chicago hishwaYman
operated With cab The unusual
feature h that the cab wasn't his.
Thought the populist party was
dead didn't 4nut On the contrary
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

state viii be a. the navy yard
In 4 feN days TO BE- locked. after
which she viii leave for San Fran.
cisco 10 take part IN The mansuy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

ou should trade a. The Qualef Your money VIII 40 a..
asst longer aud do more good here than e.s
onf mt eafeaiief NAT - question Of peenot low 49,
ut how little Quaker Quality stands Tor a whole lot ~ m.a
r~. - - Az
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

Why is IT.
THAT ~ A SHORT STORY oF
WESTERN LIFE THERE ~ Al
WAYS A sNEnE7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03
The aleSl

Al fishing tackle a. the very lov
So prices to be- found a. ihso
Wits q Co. zoos First av
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

The fisbeHes oalps, To-.
'a'' SEASON amounted q y wv " y
:, . Agsfdeea ia to spend 90. "
sti'Ft im pfHfFfnsuis -''N "a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

DRAMATIC NOTE There
hasa been ans performance At the
old Drum Lane theatre sinre the
fire engines were playing there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03

70 See sArrIFattIps

Take hoais si Pier Tea foana
tFips dAl0. Doc round trfp. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-03
10 sac BArrLUsiiips

Take boats At Pier ? Ten round
trips daily soc round Trip 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
AMUSEM ENTS.
"A Kniuht for a Day."

The best thing that has been seen
on the summer circuit for a long while,
and one that might Well be compared
with shows that appear during the
winter season. was "A Knight for a
Day" which was presented by an ex-
cellent company in the opera house
Friday evening. in the presence Of an
audience which should have been
larger, considering the excellence Of
the entertainment which was pro-
vided.
Musical farce must have a fimsy
plot. and tlimsy plot and musical
comedy go well together in the sum
mer season That is why last even
ings audience was well pleased, and
why "A Knight for Day should live
for days perennial.
The musical numbers We're all
catchy, and nearly everybody left the
hall Whistling the notes of the last
air, 'Whistle as You Walk Out suing
by Frank Deshon. as Jonathan Jov.
May Nokos won many hand during
the course of the action by her Win
ming stage presence. which brought
her close to the affections of her au-
dience and established that close bond
Of sympathy which must exist even in
comedy, and probably exists in great
er measure in good comedy than in
some other kinds of plays. And this
was good comedy. May Nokes' Tillie
Day was careless. lovable, piquant.
sober, vivacious, easily understood one
moment. a riddle the neXt-a score Of
personalities nodded into one.
The other musical parts We're all
we'll taken. and the work of individual
actors in each instance received APP
preciative recognition.
The dancing was good, the CorsiCan
dance coming in for special notice,
and good round Of applause. The
sheath or directorie gown was intro
duced during the Little Girl in Blue"
number in the second act by Helen
Hayes as Muriel oliver
Taken in detail and in its entirety.
"A Knight for Day is commended
as the best thing that has been seen
in Augusta for long time. And that
is what we said at the beginning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
"a NobIe>Outcast."

Following most successful re-
vival of The Man From Mexico in
which Mr.. Bailey and company scored
heavily and also in connection with
which Harry WadsWOrth is entitled
to recognition for Il most excellent
performance of Hugo Won Shmidt a
large audience was present on Thurs
day evening and thoroughly enjoyed
most praiseworthy performance of
"A Noble Outcast.' a sterling melo-
drama of the old school, but never
theless of absorbing interest Mr.
Bailey in the character of Jerry Wes-
ton was all that could be desired aud
was ably supported by the balance of
the cast Patrons this week miss the
genial personality of Harry jenkins,
vino is absent from the-caSt but will
have an opportunity next Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday to see him at
his best in revival Of The Arabian
Nights" an extremely laughable come
dy, which enjoyed metropolitan run
a few years ago with Mr. Jenkins in
the character of Arthur Hummingtop
a special feature. New SpecialtieS
and free dance Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
A PROFOUND STUDENT.
Rev. James A. Francis, D. D., to Ad
dress Christian Endeavor Convention.

Rev. James A. Francis, d. d., who
is to be present at the coming con-
vention of the Maine Christian En-
deavor Union in this city is q prince
among Bible eXpositors. In these days
when 50 many ministers are preach
ing everything but the Bible, and
when it has become the fashion to dis
count the old book. it is a privilege to
sit at the feet Of such a profound
and reverent student of the Holy
Scriptures. Dr. Francis was, for a
time, the highly esteemed pastor OF
the Clarendon st. Baptist church,
Boston, whose pulpit was so long fill
ed by the sanity a. j. Gordon He
is now evangelist at large for the
American Baptist Missionary Union.
The EndeavorerS of Maine are very
fortunate in having secured him TO
conduct Bible readings at the APP
preaching convention at Augusta.
There are no dull moments when he
is speaking. Rev. DR.. Francis will
come to Augusta from Sycamore.
Mass. where he conducts daily Bible
studies during August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
WEST SIDNEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Rrayton and
MI ana Mrs. Everett Leonard, who
have been guests of Mrs. Anna Mich
ols, have returned to their homes In
Providence, r. !.
Miss Mary Richardson of Woburn
Mass, is passing few weeks at the
home Of Mr.. ana Mrs. Clarence Rich
ardson. Miss Richardson has been
here tor several successive summers
and he~ stay here is always looked
for ward to with pleasure.
Everett Wyman of Providence, son
of f. #. Wyman, is visiting his uncle
l.. Fl. Wynlan.
Mrs. Flora Taylor of Campelio,
Mass, who is visiting her parents. Mr.
ard Mrs. n. r. Swift, has been suffer-
ing with very severe cold.
Anson 7. Ward Of Washington. d
c., was in town Tuesday calling on
old friends.
Archie p Eadie, who has beer
visiting his brother. VIM. Eadie. left
here last week for Sabattus where he
will pass n few days with friends. He
will then return to his home in
Plymouth, Mass.
Miss Esther Trask has been in Hal
lowell with her aunt, Mrs. Arthur
Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
TO THE PUBLIC.
We Are Agents for Partisan Sage and
We Know the Guarantee is Genuine.
Bowditch, Webster & Co.

Partisan Sage, the quick acting hair
restorer is guaranteed
To stop falling hair
To cure Dandruff
To cure itching of the scalp
To put life into faded hair
To make harsh hair soft and luxur-
liant
To make hair grow or money back.
What Partisan Sage did for Chas S.
Baker, it will do for you. Read the
following:
Il was so bald and such shining
mark for my friends that l, as a last
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trying several bottles of the highly adj
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have a heavy growth of new hair. I
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heavy growth OF new hair after carry
ing my shining mark for over seven
years. l gladly recommend Partisan
Sage to all afflicted With badness"
Chas. S. Baker, 491 Main St, East
Rochester. n. Y.
1t is the most delightful hair dress
ing made, and is a great favorite with
ladies who desire beautiful and luXur-
liant hair. Price 50 cents bottle at
Bowditch, Webster & Co. or by mail
charges prepaid from Glroux Mfg. Co,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
CITY LEAGUE SCHEDULE.
A NEW SERIES
Will Now Be Played for the Fine
Messer-Perley Cup.

The offer of cup to the City Base
bah League by Messer-Perley Co. mas
been accepted in behalf of the league
by the board of directors, and at the
close of the present series, this week,
Il new cup series will begin.
Owing to the fact that it is late in
the season for a series to start in a
league composed OF seven teams, as in
the City League. plan must be
adopted whereby a few of the teams
Will be eliminated in some fair man.
ncr from the cup contest; for if all
the teams stay in. each team should
meet every other team at least once,
and cold weather would be upon the
Some plan will be adopted. but it is
not yet certain just how the difficult
ties of the situation will be disposed
of.
AS the coming week will see the
close of the present series, each team
will do its best to make Il good show
ing and not fall among the low
hangers" On this account, spectators
at the City League games will prob
ably see some pretty good sport. Def
mite plans will be formulated at the
meeting of the directors Of the league
Thursday evening. at which time the
schedule for the first week of the cup
series will be announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
wALDoBoRo.


Nj ana Mrs George S. Haskell of Chi
cage are at L. l.. Haskcll's.
Miss Jessie CnombS has returned from
East Winthrop. where she has been
canpinC.
Nh. and Mrs. r. +. Gilman ana Miss
Bessie Reid havH returned from camp
ing trip ut PelGradr Lakes.
Miss Path Levenselcr has gone TO New
York
Mrs. Dora York and daughter are at
Christmas Cove for few DAYS,
NJ N. Richards left "Wednesday fol
ArooSt ooll County.
Mrs Mary Gorrsh is visiting for a few
DAYS in Augusta.
Mrs Eilard Geycr who has been 1t J. D
Johnsons went to Thomaston Friday.
Nv. ard Mrs. r. +. Gilman are al
Kent's Hi for few days
Thomas Foley returned to Boston sun
daN night.
Tho susanna Wesley society was very
successful with its sale. the receipts being
$40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
READFIELD DEPOT.

Dr. Newton Of Sabattus has arrived tc
join his wife. Mrs. Newton. at her broth
er's, l., NJ Jones'. Other relatives are eX-
pected.
Charles Henderson and daughter, Miss
Sarah Henderson, attended Green Street
Methodist church Sunday and listened tC
an interesting sermon by Rev. i. E
Tower T. II of New York.
Miss Peesic Bickfnrd who has been Wis
iting her parents, has returned to Port
land.
Charlie and Clifton BickfOrd, who Rave
been visiting their grandmother in New
Gloucester, Lave returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

odd FelloWs-Smith. c; Bilodeau, 1b
Brann. 3D. True, IF; Purnton. CT
Hanks. %; Tuell. p; Hayden, S; Farm
ham, If; Keen, If.
Granite Hll--V. Gibson, G; A. Glib
son, ID; l. Bragdon, 3b: l.. Gibson. rf
j. Gibson, Of; l. Ellis, 2b; II. Gibson
p; r. Albee, IS; Richards, If.
Innings l 2 8 5 6 s 9
Odd Fellows l 1 0 2 0 XII
Granite Hill 2 2 3 l 0 0 0 o.
Batteries-Tuell and Smith; Fl. Glib
son and V. Gibson. Umpire, Hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22
ODD FELLOWS WIN.
Defeat Granite Hill Team by a Score
of 10 to g.

The Odd Fellows beat the Granite
Hill team at the Trotting park Fri
day afternoon, ard the score was the
close one Of 10 to 9. Both sides played
good ball at times and at others show
ed that weeks practice would not have
done serious harm. However. the
game WAS on the whole very good, with
a number of thrilling features which
served to keep the interest of the spec
tators until the very last man was
ont. The following is the score by in
ningS and summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-22

Rev Charles A. Crane, retiring cor
responding secretary of the Maine
Christian Endeavor Union, passed
through Augusta, Friday, on his way
to Saylesville. r. l.. suburb OF Pro-
violence. where he goes to assume his
new pastorate of the First Congresa-
tional church of Saylesville. Mr.
Crane has been making his headquar-
tiers in Waterville during his conncc-
ton with Christian Endeavor work.
and his family has been located there
Mr. Crane will fill the pulpit of the
SayleSville church for two Sundays,
beginning tomorrow. after which ne
will return to Maine to be present at
the opening of the session of the
Maine Christian EndeavOr Union. and
to move his family to their new place
of abode Mr. Crane is a graduate OF
Princeton. and served as a pastor in
Maine some years ago before taking
up the work of the Christian Endear
or He is an earnest worker. an elo-
quent and forceful speaker. and his
many friends regret that he is to re-
move from the State. Well wishes
in bounteous number follow him to his
new field Of labor