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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Sehasticook Grange, No. 80, observed
its Saith anniversary last Thursday by
an all-day meeting and with several
prominent speakers in attendance. The
meeting was an open session and there
was large number of members of the
Grange and their families present. a
dinner was served in the hall at noon.
Payson Smith, State superintendent Of
schools, was present and delivered an
interesting address onn 1.-The Common
Schools" The address Of B. Walker Nc
Keen was followed with much interest
as was also that of a professor from
the University of Maine, who talked
upon Apple Culture" District Depu-
ty Edward F. Evans gave a talk upon
matters of interest III general to Grang-
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
PROSPECTS DOUBTFUL
For Saving Schooner Agnes Manning
Ashore Near Portsmouth, N. n.

Portsmouth, \. H., Jan. 20.-While
beating down the coast in the teeth of
a strong southwesterly gale today, the
four masted schooner Agnes Manning
of Philadelphia, bound light from this
port for Brunswick, Ga, struck on the
lodges of Rye, about an eighth of a
mile west of the Wallis Sands lifesav-
ing station. The schooner tonight was
pounding heavily and her bottom APP
peared to he badly broken, although
Capt. j. H. Shepherd and his crew re-
fused to abandon the vessel. The
chance of saving her was not regarded
as promising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
Castaways Fight For Life
Alone On Island
Survivors Of Wrecked Bdrken-
tine Are Finally Rescued.
After Several Failures Find Govern.
msni Food Depot.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 20.-The steamer
Mowers arrived yesterday from Aus
tralian ports, bringing details regard
ing the finding of the castaways from
the wrecked barkentine Dundonald.
who for eight months struggled to ex-
list on Disappointment island, 200 miles
south Of New Zealand.
The Dundonald, with a crew Of q
was smashed on the rocks off the is
land on March last, II being drowned
and Is survivors found at Auckland
island which they reached in rudely
fashioned boat eight months afterwards
by the New Zealand steamer Hineonla
The castaways lived on raw. molly
hawks and seals and bull. fire and
kept It going for seven months unit!
May. Canvas from the ship war used
Tor covering. Cold weather came then
with snow and hail and with their
lands only they dug holes in the
ground above which huts were built
OF sods and sticks. In these they lived
on mollyhawke and seals. At first
they cooked food on the fire but later
built O mud oven and cooked food on
spit.
lHcy NIt" u 5ofti iii''N Ac'N w ~
was placed on Auckland island. five
miles away. and finally decided to bui'i
boat. In July strange looking
oat was fashioned Of crooked sticks
and canvas. clothing ard blan' cts saw
ID from the ship also being used. A
.r-all bone saved from bird. with a
Nole pierced In It. was used az needle
and go-ne wire from the ship WAS used.
The boat started July 81. but failing to
find the depot the men came back
August 8. They used four Of six Of the
valuable matches.
second boat was built in September
end third in October. but these were
sr7ashed. They then sent the first
'oat ahead and after walking through
rush and scrub for Is miles, the food
6cpot was found. There was a good
rat there and making sails from their
'nthing the boats crew went back
20 Disappointment island and brought
the others to Auckland island. Tho
Tinooma. passing with a scientific par
~. saw their signals and month
aftcr they reached Auckland rescued
t.3n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

A pleasant Surprise party w2s siven
by the members of the Young Peoples
Chorus Choir of the Congregational
church to their leader, Mrs. Frank
Dinsmore at her nome on Pleasant
street SATURDAY, evening. About %
young people were present and a jolly
good time was enjoyed. The evening
was PASSED in playing games, social
conversation and singing and before
leaving the young people presented
Mrs. Dinsmora with some very pretty
pieces Of cut glass to show their ap-
probation 0f NV ~ainStaking efforts
the pas. few months. NE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

An unusually sensational case in
which three women claimed a widows
share of the estate of the late Million
ARE Joseph A. Greenough, was decided
by Judge George in the probate court
at Boston Monday in favor of wife
No. 1, who. prior to her secret mar
riage to Greenough in 1874, was Miss
Martha Higgins. Judge George ordered
g partial distribution of the estate.
amounting to 100000, to the first Mrs.
Greenough and the next of kin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

a valuable aid to the finding of articles
in the magazines is the little monthly
booklet What's in the Magazines" pub.
lishcd by the Dial Co, and which is to
be found at the Gardiner Public library.
The librarian. Mrs. T. G. Curtis keeps
the files of the magazines taken by the
library for two years back and with then,
the copies of the guide for the same
length of time. so that it is possible
with the cid of this guide for patrons
of the library to easily find any article
that has appeared in the magazines TAX
en- by the library during the past two
years. For the past six months What's
in the Magazines?" has printed in addi-
ton to it's regular contents a classified
index to the leading weekl;es of tile
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
MERRYMEETlNG CHAPTER.
Program For Annual Entertainment is
Completed.

Mrs Mabel Merrill, who was given
charge of the arrangements of the lit
erary and musical program for pre-
sentatiCn at the annual sale. supper
and entertainment Of Merrymeeting
Chapter, O. Z. S., which will be given
Tuesday. has completed preparations
for the event as follows:
Instrumental selection,
Miss Grace Savage
Vocal solo, Miss Agnes Barton
Recitation, Miss Pauline Herring
Vocal solo Wilbur Mitchell
instrumental selection.
Miss Helen Nickery
The sale will commence at in the
afternoon. The supper will be served
by the members of Sloan Lodge, from
6 to 7. The entertainment is to begin
Immediately following the supper. The
numerous committees are busily en-
gagged in their different departments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
APPLICATION DENIED.
Austin Loses His Case in Panama Ca.
nal Bond Allotment.

Washington. Jan. 1.-The application of
George W. Austin of New York for an
order against Secretary Of the Treasury
Cortelyou to restrain the latter from al
loting 81 $1,000 worth of Panama canal
bonds to certain national banks was de-
MED today by Justice Gould Of the su-
preme court Of the District Of Columbia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mioshlpmen and marriage are inter-
.stins the Navy department at present
sonsioeraoiy. In the las, three years
more than one midshipman thas been
dismissed from the service for marry
ing before he has been graduated from,
Annapoiis. Also there have been in
creasingly numerous requests to thu
navy department from passed mid.
snipnen to marry. The deoartn.,.,
mas been thus far lenient with Cun;f
ana has granted most Of these re.
I quests. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
Earl Jacques Confesses to Murder OF
Miss Mary Eddy.

Harrisville. r. l., Jan. 2o.-Earl jacques,
who on Saturday confessed to killing
Miss Mary Eddy at Greenville or Jan. 8,
pleaded guilty to the charge of murder
when brought before Clerk Frank X.
Potter in the ninth district court here
today. Jacques, who appeared calm and
unconcerned. was held without bail for
the grand jury. He was taken back to
providence after the brief hearing in the
district court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
NO 1903 CONFERENCE.
Notoriety Incurred by Papers at Purity
Conference Causes Radical Action.

Battle Creek. Mich, Jan. 20.-OwiI..
to unpleasant notoriety incurred by
some of the papers read at the recent
Purity conference here, it is announced
that no conference will be held this
year and that papers to be read at the
next conference will have to be sub
mitted in advance so that all risque
passages may be stricken out. The no.
tice that this years conference is to be
omitted comes from the conference
president. B. S. Steadwell Of La
Crosse. Wis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
ATMOSPHERE CLEARS.
New York Clearing House Banks
Ready for Cash Basis.

New York. Jan 20-Large blocks OF
Clearing House loan certificates,
amounting to about s15.0Oo,000. were
retired today and the amount outstand-
ing is now in the neighborhood of 500
0o0, COO.
The rapid retirement of the certifi-
Gates would indicate that within few
days all the Clearing House banks will
be back on a cash basis of mutual ex-
changes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Owing to the illness Yesterday of three
teachers in the Plummer street school
superintendent Turner was obliged to
close two rooms in that school for ths
day. The teachers who were i'll were
Mrs. +. p. Ladd. Miss Blanche Wood
worth and Miss Emma Nelson They
were unable to attend to their duties on
account of severe colds. but expect to
be back in the schoolroom today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
Rev. l.. H. Clarke, Gardiner Busi

Rev. L. II. Clarke. Gardiner. BUsI-
. 3O-Address. Rev. J. r. Clifford, Gardi-
nei Music. ,
3Op-AGdrcss, Rev. l.. II. Clarke, Gardi-
ner
q. 39-Addrcss, followed by discussion. or
Junior c. T., Rev. II. II. Hayes. Gar
diner. What We Can Do Mrs. j.
r. Tucll, Augusta, Supt. OF Junior
{. f.
5 3-Dnner.
I .0t,-Song Service. A. L. Varney. Au-
guSta.
:. eG-E,Inction of Officers. Music.
!. 2j-T.yangelistic Sermon. Re-. David
Evans Augusta. Evangelistic Ser
vice. Closing Moments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
FAIRFIELD.
ANNUAL MEETING
OF kennebec Christian Endeavor Union
To Be Held Friday.

The annual meeting of the l<ennebec
County Christian Endeavor Union will be
held with the society of the First Bap-
fist church Of Fairfield. beginning at .
o'clock Friday afternoon. A very inter-
esting and instructive program has been
arranged and all indications point to a
large attendance.
The following will be list of the sub
jects which will he presented:
20o-Iraisc Devotional ana Preparatory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

c. NJ. Pykc Of Boston directed re-
hearsal of "Mikado" last evening at
the Grammar School building, giving
considerable time to the work OF the
principals. He is much pleased with the
progress made The next rehearsal viii
be held next Tuesday evening at the
same nlICp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Small boys were much in evidence yes
terday sliding down brunswick hill. Tho
sport is attended with more danger than
the little chaps realize. The sieds so
down hill with momentum enough to car
ny them across Water street and some
distance along Bridge street, where they
are liable to be struck by teams or thenl-
selves hit foot passengers. No serious
accidents have occurred yet but some are
liable to if the sport is continued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mr., and Mrs. James Dodge of Spring.
field. Mass, are guests at the home Of
his brother. G. J. Dodge and his sis
ter, Mrs. Buffers. After visiting here
they will go to Troy and Unity to visit
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
ain God We Trust"

Washington, Jan. 2D.-Among the
bills introduced in the House today
was one by Asbrook. Ohio. requiring,
the restoration upon coins Of the mot
to In God We Trust"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

George B. Morse went to Boston yes
terday. From there he will go to CHI
cago for a short stay and will then go
to Los Angeles. Calf, where he con-
templates passing the remainder Of the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Among those from this town who
are attending the dancing school which
is being held at Clinton are Mr. and
Mrs. w. V. Nash, Mrs. Janet Libby
and son Harold. and Minnie c. Merri-
thew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The annual meeting and election of Of
fcers of the Cobbossee Inn Club Associa-
ton will take place tonight After the
meeting Tuesday night all members who
have not paid their dues will not be al
lowed i'll the club room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Miss Ethel Colby. teacher in the
Libby Hill district. returned to her
school duties yesterday after passing
Sunday in this city. the guest Of Mrs.
Plimpton. Church street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Napoleon Grenier is hauling poplar
for pulp to the landing on upper Main
street, where it is loaded on the Som
erset Traction 90. cars ana taken to
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The work Of putting i'll a new steel
ceiling at the Office Of the Johnson
House commenced yesterday and will
take about two days. The work is III
charge of Carl Hunter of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

special meeting of Oakland Lodge.
\. J.. 0. p. vii! be held this evening.
A full attendance OF the lodge member
ship is desired as business Of Importance
will be considered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Economical buyers will certainly re-
member the date Of G. W. Brown C
Co.'S annual remnant sale as they
know from experience that the prices
are but remnants Of former prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
Sirosis- Foster.

At o'clock Monday morning Jules ST.
rosis and Miss Freda Foster were united
in marriage at the Catcholic church by
Rev Fr. Jouvin. a reception was ten
dered their friends at the home Of the
bride
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The thermometer reached zero at New
Mills yesterday morning. but there was
decided rise i'll temperature during the q
day, which was much appreciated by
those whose work took them out Of doors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
VIII G. Atkins went to Lewiston yes
terday afternoon for the purpose of in
speeding Lewiston Lodge of Elks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

\ careful estimate shows that the
buildings and land on Manhattan is
land from the Battery to Central Park
are worth $500, 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Norknen were engaged yesterday III re-
pairing the workshop or Or. BragGon's
dental pErlors on Church street. Which
was badly damaged i'll the fire NJ Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mrs May Morgan is substituting at
the Grant school. Fanningdaie, in thu
place Of Miss Louise Atwood. who IS III
with TIE grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Z. Bagley and Miss
Kate Nash of Pittsfield were in town
Tuesday to attend the funeral of the
late Ira d. Call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
BURNHAM.

w. L. Lancaster had q severe sud-
den sickness a few days ago. but is
able to assist in doing his work at this
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The supper served BY the young
ladies Of the High school Friday even
ing netted tidy sum for the support
of the baseball team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The Methodist church choir will meet
TINS evening with Miss Mabel Cobb.
AZ Brunswick avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

]. d. Wentworth has gone to ProYi-
ldencc, r. T., on business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Monday morning was the coolest for
the season, the mercury taking drop
to s below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

A young lady arrived at the home
OF MIR. and Mrs. B. X. Edwards Sun
day morning, weighing 10 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

John WadswOrth returned yesterday
to Lewiston, where he will resume his
studies at Bates College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The W. G. T. L. will meet at . O'Clock
this afternoon with Mrs. Z. L. Hartman.
Spring street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Miss Gdra Given returned yesterday to
Boston, after passing Sunday with her
mother. Mrs. Frank Meader at Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The burning out of a chimney III
Mrs. Malinda Tibbett's house caused
little excitement. as the wind was
blowing very hard at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Robert Jennings began numbering
Monday for Manley Holt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The Daughters Of ST. Margaret will
meet this afternoon with Mrs. McDury.
Pleasant street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Hermon Lodge of Masons will have
work tonight iii the Entered Apprentice.
degree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

The cocOanut estates in the federated
Malay states are worth about $50 600. 600
says L. c. brown. the official in charge
of the plantations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Rev. G. D. Boothby was allie to
preach Sunday after an Illness OF two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
MADISON.

Mrs Wallace Taylor is able TO he
out, after an attack Of the grip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Miss Lena Baker of Richmond was
in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manson of Clin-
ton recently visited at 8. A. Taylor's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mrs Lester Holway, who has been
having the grip for several days, ~ u
little better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
GARDINER.
Telephone 4s-4.

Gardiner citizens will confer a favor by
leaving or te!ephoning items OF news In
terest to the Journals Gardiner editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mrs. r T. Head of Waterville is
visiting on Ohio hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
PILES CURED IN G TO ID DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cura
any case Of Itching. Blind Bleeding OF
'--.fr,,'-7g Piles i'll to "a days or
refunded. tu&sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Mrs. William W. Vaughan OF Boston IL
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rich
ards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Myrick Moody OF East Pittston was
in the city yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Al Mcdonald is in the city from Boston
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21
FAIRFIELDCENTER

Mrs Kate Ellis was in Charleston
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-21

Alton Ames has moved his family
to Brunswick.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-12-17
DUTCH CRUISER CAPTURES
VENEZUELAN GUARDSHIp

Willemstad, Curacao, Dec. 16.-The
Dutch cruiser Gelderland captured the
Venezuelan coast guard ship Alix out
side Of Puerto Cebello. The Dutch
flag was hoisted over the Alix, the
crew of which was sent ashore.
Naturally h people OF Curacao,
who have long been clamoring for &C
tivity on the part of the Dutch gov
eminent, are greatly rejoiced over this
evidence that Holland a at last be-
gun active measures against Vene-
2uela, but the government OF Curacao
discussed the incident as follows:
The capture by our warsfiips OF
coast guards and war vessels is not
to be considered an unfriendly act
against the Venezuelans. 1t Is merely
a reprisal against Castro's government,
which refuses to give satisfaction for
his unfriendly acts toward Holland.
The seizure Of these vessels will make
1t impossible for the Venezuelan gov
eminent to carry troops or ammunition
to and from the various ports.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-12-17
DIRECTOR OF THE MINT
MAKES ANNUAL REPORT

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-The
government made a profit during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1908, of
$10.541 ,371 On the coinage Of silver,
nickel and 1-cent bronze pieces. This
represents the difference between the
price paid by the government for the
metals and their coinage value. d.
rector or the Mint Frank A. Leach,
gives these figures in his annual re-
port:
The original deposits Of gold bullion
in h minis and assay ofices during
the fiscal year amounted to 1907, 49,
9S% n uncurrent United States gold
coin OF the face value OF $4,000, sos
was received for coinage. Silver
bullion purchased for subsidiary silver
coinage during the year aggregated
1S,S19,2 79 standard ounces n mutt
lated and uncurrent United States sill
yer coin OF the face value Of $1,162,-
9S2 was received for recoinage.
The stock of gold in the United
States June 80 is estimated at $685.
1884, 2S; silver coin, SIS, $3.50 95, in
Guiding 3568, 259,S12 in silver dollars:
gold bullion held by the treasury. 49,
71,247, and the silver bullion, ST.
$4,000.
The stock of gold coin in the world
January /, last, Is estimated at 1904
800, 200; silver coin, $3.50, 700. 900:
and the uncovered paper. 4.302, $780,
900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-12-17
A DISTINGUISHED Friend.

During a visit through Maine last
summer, we came upon a tiny hamlet
that lay of from the beaten track. IL
consisted merely Of a handful OF the
humblest shelters, but in driving
through IT our attention was caught by
the meager front yard Of one OF these
houses, which bloomed with a profu-
sion of beautiful, costly flowers. The
sharp contrast between the plants and
their surroundings so piqued u curios-
ity that we stopped our carriage and
went up the little path on the pretext
Of asking for q drink OF water. In
the midst Of her flower beds sat a hum
BILE little old woman whose childlike; ig-
norance vas made all the more touch
ing by the crutch that lay on the
ground beside her.
Her flowers were her one great pride.
and she "a only too glad Of q chance
to talk about them. She explained that
a fine lady who came that way nearly
every summer had given them to her.
"She keeps sendin' me new roots
every little WHILE" she added with
pride. And she gave Dave Lummis'
widow a new churn cause her old one
gave her a stitch in the side" Then
she looked up eagerly. "Peraps you
know her." she suggested. She's a
singing who says she was
brought up In New England herself
when she was a girl"
1t was Nordica. who Is as generously
sincere in her gifts to some obscure old
woman as when she plans an Amer
lean institute Of music.