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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-08

bluebells blossoming out above the eight
layer sponge. From this line radiated
gloriously in every direction her great
platters of chicken and of cold ham, dec
Grated with sprigs of parsley. her hot
vegetables with the tablespoons already
thrust in them. her cinnamon rolls. her
purple eggs. her coffee jelly. her pickles.
her preserves, her canned fruit. Small
wonder that the hostess could eat moth
ing. too tuckered OUT from her her
culean labors to touch a mouthful." or
that, standing lamely in the front hall as
her guests took their departure, 'she
shook hands in farewell with the first
aspect of enjoyment she had displayed
during the afternoon"
A far cry from such "a mortal gorge"
as the cowboys would designate it. Is a
new London fad which is said to be copied
from the Riviera. 1t Is known as
"A House-Cleaning Luncheon.
Tie same young woman gave a house
cleaning luncheon last April to some Of
her friends that also scored success. For
stand. with brooms and brushes of all
kinds attached. Around this she arranged
the little five-cent feather busters, draw
ing a ribbon from a feather buster to each
place The almond and olive dishes rest
ed on cakes Of sapolio. and a few cam
phor balls were scattered carelessly
around. The doilies were all of checked
Bingham, and, the candle shades of the
same. The guests found their places by
means OF spring flowers. a boutonniere
of violets at one place. a "daffy down
dizzy" at another, pussy willows at third.
arbutus at a fourth, snowd-ops at fifth,
pansies at the sixth and buttercups at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-08

rodent But after he had partaken OF
1t 1t made him ill-very i'll indeed. And
after a certain time it afflicted him with
a fever!sh desire for fresh air and open
spaces Then the poor rat crawled forth
from his hole to die with his tail in knots
and his little pink eyes abulge with
agony. Meanwhile he had spread the
disease (rodentiOsis) to all the neighbor-
ing families: and presently they became
obsessed with the craving for fresh air,
and out they came gasping-to die the
dreadful death. 1t was war-war with
out mercy and no auarter-that Sir James
wanted waged against the rat. Therefore.
he would not depend on the deadly virus
alone. Cats terriers. ferrets. trapsAany-
thing and everything that would reduce
their numbers-should be ruthlessly en-
ployed against them. AS a ssnotto for
the society he suggested this quotation
from Hamlet" Now. now! A rat? Dead.
for a ducat!'
y
One enthusiastic anti-ratter declared
that London was the greatest rat center
In the world. He said there were six mil
lions or them in the city. Just how he
had managed to take census of them he
did not explain, but nobody ventured to
dispute his figures. nor his assertion that
the existence of such a vast army of rats
constituted q disgrace to the metropolis OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-08

seventh Couplets or verses descriptive
of each flower were written on cards in
closed in envelopes and passed on a toy
tin dustpan for each one to take her
choice. This when luncheon was an
nounced Among these lines were Words
worths.
And then my heart with pleasure thrills
And dances with the daffOdils.
And also:
A violet by a messy stone,
Half hidden from the eye:
Fair as a star. when only one
Is shining In the sky.
And there is pansies-that's for thoughts.
Shakespeare.
The pussy willows in their play
Their vanished caps have flung away.
And hung their furs on every spray!
Pluck the buttercups and raise
Your voices in his praise.
Edward You'll.
The spowdrop, bearing her patient breast
The frozen trophy torn from Winters crest.
%. w. Holmes.
Arbutus lies beneath the SHOWS
While winter waits her brief repose
And says, mo fafrer flower grows"
Bailey.
with niaraschino cherries, chicken bouil-
Ion, large lamb chops with mushrooms,
and potato balls, dandelion salad, ice
cream in meringue shells and coffee. -
The Picnic Luncheon.
A dozen or more women or men and
women meet by appointment at a certain
restaurant and take luncheon together.
Each orders Independently what she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-08

in two-thirds Of a box Of gelatine that
has soaked half an hour in three-quar-
tiers cupful cold water. Stir until the
geiatine is all dissolved, then strain and
pour into small molds. cups or heart
shaped pans to chill and stiffen. When
ready to serve unmold on lettuce and
crown with mayonnaiSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-08
Written for The Star.

Written for The Star.
fEXT Saturday will complete
perhaps the most important
decade in the history Of the
u United States.
Ten years will then have
passed since an explosion from the out
side sent the battleship Maine to the bot
tom of Havana harbor. started war that
was to blow Spain from the new world.
and launched the United States on its
new career as a commanding factor In
the affairs of the nations.
The ten years of the nations life from
1918 to 1855 were important because they
saw nation born. the ten years from
1S.6 to 1866 were important because they
witnessed the salvation of that nation
after one of the most terrific internecine
wars in history. but the decade now in it's
final days will take at least as big. per-
haps. a bigger place. than the two pre-
ceding epochs of notable events because
of the immense bearing 1t is likely to have
on the future of the republic.
The Maine went to Cuba "to relieve the
tension between Spain and the United
States. to be token Of the resumption
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-08
The Picnic Luncheon.

A dozen or more women or men and
women meet by appointment at certain
restaurant and take luncheon together.
Each orders independently what she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-08

Arbutus lies beneath the SHOWS
While winter waits her brief repose
And says, mo fairer flower grows"
Bailey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
ALMOST SCALPED.
AIonzo Trask Receives Bad Cash on
Head-Cause Is Yet a Mystery.

Alonzo Trask of IS State street was
taken to the City hospital in Plum
mer's ambulance at about 11.3O Sat
urday forenoon. suffering from scalp
wound of Il serious nature the cause of
which has not yet been ascertained
The man had received blow which
opened 4 cash fully six inches in
length near the top of the left side of
the head. which tore the scalp down
ward and back so that nearly the
whole of the left side of the skull was
exposed.
The first that was known Of the case
was when a physician was summoned
to the residence of John II. Larrabeo
at 2S Page street and found the man
in the condition above described. What
happened or when it happened is not
known, and last evening Trask hal
not sufficiently recovered to be able
to tell any connected story of the
affair. The people at the LARA bee
house. it is understood. Siad that The
man had come to the house at about
10 o'clock Saturday forenoon in the
condition in which he was found by
the physician, and some of the neigh
bors also saw him when he went there
The appearance Of the wound indi-
Gated that the man had been struck
over the head with some instrument,
and after being taken to the hospital
1t is reported that he said something
about Bond street and being hit with
a bottle. but could make no statement
that would in any way tend to explain
his condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

,ies received through the alleged negli-
gencc oc the defendant, corporation. The
plaintiff contends that on the evening of
Nov. 81 1867. she was. while In the exer-
else of due care, walking on a sidewalk
when spike "a inches above the ground
attached TO a pole owned by the defend
ant corporation came violently in contact
with the rim and right lens of the spec
tacles worn by the plaintiff. driving them
upon and injuring the right eye of the
plaintiff. The plaintiff AYERS that by
reason of the injury she has suffered
great pain and illness. has been put to
much expense, and the sight of her right
eve has been seriously and permanently
injured and impaired.
Williamson & Rurleieh appear as coun-
sci fer the plaintiff. and Norman l.. Bas-
set. Esq. of Augusta for the defendant
corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Prizes have been offered by The
Royal Academy for the Graphic Arts
of Leipsic for artistic visiting cards.
correspondent III that city writes 70
Berlin paper: This opens n2W
field for artists, and its development
will be followed with interest. Visiting
cards, except for style Of type and
size, are always the same. In every
country certain peculiarities may DC
observed. but a card is card. NOW
under the protection of the Crown
Princess Cecilic and the Princess
Johann George Of Sachsen. there may
be change. The artistic visiting
card may become the companion of
the book plate, and the exhibition
which will result from the Leipiic
offer may furnish as much interesting
material as an ex-libis display. An
illustrated visiting card. 1T Will in
some instances make the note Of in
PRODUCTION unnecessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
A Communication.
Editor of kennebec Journal.

Editor Of kennebec Journal.
Dear Sir: In your recent editorial
comments on Alderman Skehan'S ac-
counts against the city for the past
two years you referred to charges for
automobile hire Mr. Skehan has de-
MED any such charges
On hearing that your statement wa;
based upon an instance when Mr.
Skehan carried Joseph Williamson and
myself over to Pennington |, at first
thought it was true and so stated TO
you and to others, for | remembered
approving IL bill for that service. AZ
ter Investigating the matter find that
the automobile used on that trip be-
lonScd to different person. and Mr..
Skchan was acting as driver in the
employ Of the owner. The bill render
cd to the city and approved by me,
was presented by the owner Of the ma =
chine. and he was not member of
the city government.
However trivial this may appear
am unwilling to give or add credibiity
to a statement or rumor that may do
even slight injustice to Alderman
Skehan.
Respectfully yours,
FRANK l.. BUTTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Continuance has been granted until the
October term in the case Of Mary A.
White Of Hallowell versus the Lewiston
Augusta & Wateiville Street Railway
This is 4 personal damage action, with
the ad damnum placed at $1,000. to re-
cover for injuries received Halloweil
Aug. g. 1907, through the alleged negli-
gence of the defendant company. The
plaintiff AYERS that in leaving car she
exercised due care and caution. but he
cause of the negligence Of the defendant,
her foot struck. caught ana slipped on a
rail and she was thrown violently to the
ground, whereby the lgaments of her left
knee were severely strained, bruised and
crushed, her right arm badly sprained,
and her nervous system received vio-
lent shock. and MS n result she became
lame, sick and helpless for long time
and still suffers great pain Of body and
mind.
Judge Benedict +. Maher appears as
counsel for the plaintiff and Heath & An
drews of Augusta for the defendant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
SHOULD BE ~ ALI. HOMES
|"isabic Pain i,elievcr that Il, Ex,c
ciaiiy Needed Now.

wherever there is pain. there is 8
.'r'e' ana this explains why Neuralgia
Ahod!ne Is of value in SO man,
troubles that are seemingly quite dis.
similar. From ehiiblains to rbeun,.
lsm' including toothache, headache
,s'1' Ia colds. sore throat. cuts,
uses' sprains, and in fact every ache
49,, pa'i' .he Anodyne is of the greatest
- us principle of cure is different
from mat Of the ordinary Imminent ~,
medicine. as small doses arc t,l,,,, =,
tcrnaiiy to soothe the nerve cantrns
'.u IS also applied externally. r;x-
loeai treatment TO the very snot
mere there is pain and soreness
via "A % =, Ct bottle of Neuralgia Anodyne
Mlii DO world of good in am. 80, I'o
curing aches and main Any family
,o,hfipr rn, under guarantee to sosd
dade by The TwitcheIiE satisfaction.
ortland. Me-. Shainpin CO.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Sleep between blankets, be careful to keep
the arms and body we'll covered, and re-
member that the sweating is evidence that
you are overcoming the cold, so above all
don't undo the benefit by throwing off the
clothes if you feel little uncomfortable.
A thorough rubbing of the throat and
chest with Minard's Liniment will, besides
giving relief, do much to prevent rccur-
renee of the cold, and also be strong meas
ure OF protection against any of the serious
complications resulting from colds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
Daily kennebec Journal
Monday, March 9, 1908.
Cards Of thanks obituary notices. res

Cards Of thanks obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect, etc. Will OF
charged at the rate Of ten cents PEI
line. No charge less than 70 cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising Of money. will be charged al
the rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form Will Dc
excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under d
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
WORMS.
IN CHILDREN
6 YEARS SUFFERING
RELIEVED IN 8 HOURS
DASVILLF

DANVILLE.
DIR. TRUE, DEAR SIR:-One OF my boys
hal been troubled for about six years
nth cramp in the stomach, and suspect
ing that it might be brought on by worms,
We gave him different medicines, but
without effect. Last January he had a
more severe attack than usual, and hear
ing of the almost miraculous effects of
your Elixir, We gave him about tea
spoonful, and i'll about eight hours it
brought from him living creature about
eighteen inches i'll length. He has had
10 return of them since, and is now very
hearty. 6. w. VIcKERY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
SAGADAH0C.
RICHM OND.

IL is generally. conco ded that I;ich-
mond I.cople did Il wise thing in adj
journing the town meeting till the first
Monday in April 50 that all could have
proper tine to consider tie subject Of
electric lights, and also get 4 fair cX-
preston of the towns people.
Samuel MeSerVe has had crew Of
men ut work for the past few days
with gasoline engine saving large
pile Of stove wood at his door.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Noble ard two
daughters Of South Harpswell are the
guests of Mir. Frank Blake on Water
street.
y number Of the young people are
enjoying snoW:hneinG since the deep
snow fell. Wednesday afternoon a par
ty took Il long trip across fields and
country.
The AT. Carmel Chapter gave one OF
its whist parties Thursday evening
What is saved from the small admis-
sion goes toward paving the running
expenses of the order.
The committee. who we're appointed
to look after the electric lights III town
went to Freeport Thursday to consult
with parties in that town on expenses,
etc.
The Brunswick bowling team came
to this place Thursday evening ana
played the Masonic team here. The
Brunswick team won by a good ma jor-
ry. a return game will be played
next week. \ large number witnessed
the game.
The Methodist society held a five
cent sociablc at Curtis hall Wednes-
day evening. The hall was crowded and
about SIG was taken as receipts for the
evening. Ice cream and home made
candy We're on sale \ juvenile enter
tainment. and games were highly en-
joyad BY The young people.
George Became. assisted by William
Nelson. is hauling wood from the wood
lot Of w. II. Stuart to the home OF ].
II. Stuart, his brother.
The Richmond Exchange which has
been doing good business III the food
line for some time past, owes much of
its success to its manager. Miss Flor
encc Robinson.
Master Elmer Dickcy. who has been
Put VI SNIlOOi iol t1it pd'b lilly NttNS
with troat trouble is now able to oe
in school again.
BOWDOIN.
Mrs. Martha Williams and Mrs NJ
G. Neas OF Webster were in town
Thursday the guest of relatives.
Nathaniel Roberts. who has been Wis
ting his brother. J. Q. Roberts, has
returned to his home at Lisbon Falls
The grange held an all day meeting
We dncsday at BoWhoin Center.
reported some better.
Miss Sara Purinton il at her home
at West EoW1oin.
Mae Curtis was in Lisbon Falls
Thursday.
Albert Curtis is hauling cord wood to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Tie linen industry is the greatest
manufacturing industry Ireland pos
sesscs. There is invested in il some
thing like fifteen and half million
pounds, and it gives employment to 90
OOG people. 1t is a matter for much un-
easiness that year after year for con-
siderable time has marked a decline in
the area under fax in Ireland.-North-
ern Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
LINCOLN.
SOME RVlLLE.

George W. Pllunmtr went t. Cooper J
Mills Wednesday.
The grip is again prevalent III town.
Lindley Goose, The young man who
WAS accile,tly shot by the discharge
Of his shot gun, is gaining rapidly. 1t
is thought that he will recover ii moth
ing l.cw arises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
DR., TRUE'S ELIXIR

will restore the patient to normal health again
TURNER. Me.
DR.. J. r. TRUE, DEAR SIR Having
used your Elixir III my family for many
years, after having satisfied myself of its
superior merits, l recommended it to my
neighbors, who now very generally use
it. consider it the very best medicine
How in use, especially for children.
Very truly yours, JOB PRINCE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

This is Republican year and this
is Republican city. Let today's
election be made an emphatic Repub-
lican victory like those already won
in Portland, Waterville, Ellsworth,
Eastport, South PortaIdn and Hal
lowell where the Democrats, after a
year or two in power, have been put
to rout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Thousands Of people have worms and don {
know II, yet the symptoms are easily recognized.
Even though worms might not be present
changes in the rundown system. It is \ great
stomach and liver tonic and regulator.
Worms in adults and children can be readily
detected from the following symptoms: Indi-
gestou; variable appetite; offensive breath
aud foul tongue eyes heavy and dull itching
Of the nose. short. dry cough grinding of the
teeth starting during sleep; slow fever and
often. in children commissions and bcd-wetting.
looseness hard. swel!ed bowels. No matter
NOW pronounced or low light the symptoms,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
AND GRIP
A Home Treatment Better
Than Dragging

The best general treatment for colds,
and usually much better than dragging is
to create bodily warmth to make up for
the heat that is lost. Treat it at the be-
ginning by hot bath, or il not convenient
to get into bath tub take hot mustard
and water foot bath. and 90 to bed at
once, taking hot drink of lemonade, milk,
tea, or other non-alcoholic drink. Rub
briskly over the throat and chest with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Augusta Trust Co.
Grape ,Iuts-Ccreal
Postnm--Food coffee.
jackson Bros drug store.
D:.. Earbrick-At Hotel North.
Edwin II Langston--F Financial.
~ he Great Divid-'-Opera house
Macomher FAIR d NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Hose responded to still alarm at
$50 last evening. due to a chimney
fire at the residence Of Edward Lali
berte, rs Northern avenue No dam
age resulted but the chimney was pref
ty hot and four chemicals We're used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Mrs. Il. r. Benson of Boston, WHO
has for several years past served az
head miIliner for Miss Harriet Allen
of this city. has been engaged fI; the
coming season. and will arrive in Au-
guSta within a week or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Col. George II. Bangs, division COM
mander Of the Maine Sons of Veterans,
accompanied by his personal aid, Col
Clarence H. Cram, will go to Rockand
Wednesday 10 attend the celebration of
the anniversary of Anderson Camp,
No. :. which will be held that evening
II is expected that Governor Cobb and
other prominent Maine men will be
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Macomber. Farr 4 Written publish
today :he annual statement Of the AL
lance Insurance Co. of Philadelphia
Pc. also Of the Aetna Insurance Co.
They have in the office an Aetna poll
icy written in 1921 when the Company
had been doing business only three
years 1t looks strange beside the
modern policy. and since it was written
the Aetna has become one Of the giant
companies in the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George 3. Fisher are
receiving the congratulations of friends
on the birth of son, Kenneth Bur-
ton, who was born to them Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

At the regular melting of Highland
Lodge. No. -. a. O. L. w. Tuesday
evening. business of importance will
come up for transaction and all men,
bers are requested to be present.
Steamed CLAIMS will be served at the
close of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Unity Club will meet at the court
house at 13O o'clock this evening. The
paper will be by Prof. +. G.. Marshall
on Edwin Forrest and the Forrest
Macready Riot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

y slight error was made in the para
graph in Saturday mornings Journal
in reference to the record made by Mrs
G.. l.. Cushman's hens during the four
months ending March l. inasmuch as
the statement was made that the hens
during that time laid $50 eggs. when
the figures should have read go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Chad
fine boy baby who arrived Sunday
evening. The young man has been
named James Kenneth Chadbourne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

The temperature Saturday and Sun
day was the mildest of the month. the
mercury standing at So above zero
Saturday morning and 30 yesterday
morning. The weather thus far this
month has been stormy. and up to
yesterday morning snow had fallen on
five of the eight days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

AT the office of the referee in bank
ruptcy for kennebcc county Saturday
afternoon notice was given of the re-
ceipt of the following petition Will
liam F. Blaisdcll of Waterville. laborer
Petition filed and adjudicated March
:. Liabilities $452; no assets. First
meeting Of creditors Friday, March 81,
at 10 a. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
TOWN ELECTIONS.

EDEN Solcct,ncn. r r. Hnmor. T.. r.
Waps. NJ &. Morrison; town clerk, v. u.
sherman: school committee. ~. y. wake
field Mon,y appropriated. sl2'4lb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09
DEE

Pcrtiand-Marrh 6. Mary Louise Eenja-
min, born June II. 1855 daughter of John
NJ. ANA the late Bette l.. Benjamin OF
Wint hror
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-09

Every vote cast in this city today
for Mr.. Plaisted is vote to strengthen
the personal machine of man whose
ambition is to become absolute
political dictator of Kennebec county
and the city Of Augusta.