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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Tie following real estate transfers were
recorded at the office of the iennebec
registry OF deeds during the past week:
AUGUSTA-ClNde L. Pratt to r,tla
Nssiin,, 10th OF Augusta, land and brild-
'hallcs f.. Pierce to Danvillc Gilley, rotl,
Of Augusta, land ST. NiliIam t.. Gree!
to Geo, sc e. Kmhal, both OF Augusta,
Belgrade Lakes Public Library Assccla
ton. land, $1;* J. A. Knowles Of Augusta
FOLSOM, both Of Sidney, land, 81.
BENTON-W. l. Cain and Melvin Web
Der, both of Clinton, to f. G. Bradley of
Benton, l2nd, ST.
William S. Chase, both of Chelsea, land
and buildings, 81
.GAkpINEK-Mary, =. Wilder Of Of, Car Gar
and aid buildings. ST."
Observation-Disclosures +. Chase to
Chaplin I;ydst ore, botE of Litchf"ld, land
and buildings, S1.N
OAkL.AND-George +. Benson to Syl
vanus Knox both of Oakland, land ST.
Walter NJ. Wiltshire of Waterville to Ger
trude " Crossett Of Oakland: land, 81
RANDDLFH-E Edmund ID. Tasker to
lana hi1d ST. 81 Ma,v M"Soet + G"'n %"rd 20 Emm
;aaa G!a.Nsii h"th OF Randolph Land and bi'ld-
VASS.\LBORO- Marietta &. Bussell Of
Vassalbolo TO William X. jackson and
Leland J. Lewis both of Augusta lard,
S25: William F.. Wentworth to August tus
Raynes both of Augusta, land and build
ings, S1*
Reuben w. Dunn to Howard c. Morse.
all Of Waterville, land. $3.50: Sarah f:
Clement to Henry T. Winters. both OF
Waterville. land 81
WAY NF.-Ehnira w Dodge to J. +.
and c W. Nolliss. al Of Wayne. land.
81" Gust oscar Johnson of Wayne TO
and buildings, ST.
WEST GARDINER-Estella T. Spear
to Charles +. Fairbanks, both of West
Gardiner, land and buildings. ST."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
SIDNEY.

Miss Rhoda Tillson has gone to Man
chester, y. H.. for q visit with friends
r. s. Bacon Of Dover, Mass, passet
several days last week with his pa
reHts. Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Bacon.
FrAd c. Tlllson of Waterville paSsct
Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Z. a. Tillson.
Mrs. Ann Cin"dhue passed sev"ra
days last week with her daughter. Mrs
Evan Bragg.
Farmers here are harvesting thci
ice.
NORTH--A Poverty ball will be civ
Ell in Grange hail Friday evening. Jan
L. An oyster supper will be served a
intermission and good music will b'
furnished.
Dr. and Mrs. Leach of China were
visitors over Christmas of the formtr
father, Rev. Albert Leach.
Ambrose Lyon, who is working il
WatrrVille, was at home over Sunday
A. D. Stevens is driving a grocer,
team in town for F. d. Robinson o
Waterville.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Fred Nj. Spearir of Au
gusta were guests Sunday at Minnie
Moore's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

william: "Oh. how wretched l feel
today | ought to have taken something
last night to set my liver right, To-
night YOU bet take good dose. His
friend Pete: Now William don't be
chump enough to wait until tonight |
know there are some medicines you
can't take during the day they upset
YOU so. but there's our favorite Blood
Wine Pills. Can be taken day or
night. Blood Wine Pills are great
stuff Here's a box Of EN-. Start on
em right now William and you'll com
mence to feel better right away. You'll
ALWAYS feel we'll William. if you stick
to BLOOD Wine Pills" One Hundred
Blood Wine Pills for 25 cents at any
druggists.
d,c29d1t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
&And other valuable consideration

The monthly meeting of the Board OF
Trustees Of the Maine Insane Hospitals,
the members of which are Frederick
Robie of Gorham. president; Charles f.
Field of Bangor, A. r. Nickerson Of
Roothbay Harbor. George f. Macom-
Der of Augusta. Thomas White of Ban
gor. Edward f. Chase of Biuehill and
Mrs. Frederick Cony of Randolph. was
held at the Augusta institution last
evening. The session was mainly de-
voted to closing up the business OF the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
THE MAN-A-LIN TABLET.

This Tablet is composed Of the princi-
pal herbs, roots and berries that consti-
tute the medicinal ingredients of Mana
lin, with the addition of some cor
receives. An effective remedy for con-
stipation, sour stomach, biliousness and
many forms of Indigestion, and are re-
commended for dyspepsia and sluggish
bowels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

o'ate superintendent of Schools Paw
son smith of their intention to be
present at the meeting. The program
VI inc meeting has already been given
IN the Journal and it is planned to
nave the subjects named on the pro-
gram quite generally discussed during
the TWO sessions. which will be held
during the day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
NOTICE..

This is to notify and warn and and all
persons from Earboring or trusting my
wife. Mrs. J. III. Gordon, on my account.
az I shall pay no bills of her contracting
after this date.
J. II. GORDON,
December 10, 1905 Readfield Depot.
d15tu3ts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

announcement was made Monday a.
tne oilice OF the State commissioner OF
highways OF the recommendation by
the commissioner to the Governor OF
.hc payment of state aid to the follow
Ing town:
Baileyville .. sra ..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The Maine Association OF School
SuperintcndentS will meet at 10 A. NJ.
today in the Senate Chamber. There
will undoubtedly be d large attendance
of the school superintendents from
various sections of the State, as a good
number of them have already informed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Insurance Commissioner
Carr to Retire "Wednesday,
Requlsltion Issued for Extra
dition Of william Howard.
State School Superintendents Meet
Today In the Senate Chamber.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR
Next Meeting Of Governor and Council
Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 9 A. NJ,

Hon. S. w. Carr OF Bowdoinham.
State Insurance Commissioner, will
retire from Office Wednesday. after
having held that office for Is wears.
He received his first appointment Dee.
so, 1898 from Governor Henry 3.
CleaVes and was reappointed by
Governors Llewellyn Powers, John F..
Hill and William T. Cobb. During In
Surance Commissioner Cars long term
of office many changes have taken
place in the work of the department.
which is nearly three times what it
was Is years ago. Formerly it was
not necessary for the insurance COM
missioner to visit the Office more than
once or twice a week, but now his
duties Obllge him to be at the office
nearly all the time and he is assisted by
a deputy Insurance commissioner, who
has authority to act in his absence
The newly appointed State insurance
commissioner Hon. Beecher Putnam cf
Houlton called at the commissioners
Office Monday to talk over matters con-
nected with the administration of the
office with State Insurance Commits
soner Carr. Mr.. Putnam will take
charge of the Office Thursday, Dec. 81
Requisition has been issued by
Governor William T. Cobb upon
Governor Curtis Guild of Massa-
chusetts for the eXtradition of Will
liam Howard of Anson, Somerset
county who is charged by indictment
with maintaining a liquor nuisance in
Somerset county. Howard is at the
present time in custody of Massa-
chusetts officials.
The Governor and Council will meet
at 8 A. NJ. today The West pardon
case. which has been twice tabled, IS
likely to come up again at this meet
ing and in addition there will be the
usual routine work incident to the
close of the year and the presentation
of a number of reports from the diff
ferent departments
The Maine Association OF School
SuperintcndentS will meet at 10 A. NJ.
today in the Senate Chamber. There
will undoubtedly be d large attendance
of the school superintendent from
- h.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

"A meeting of the Board of Railroad
COMMISSIONERS will be held today, at
which a number of important matters
VIII be taken up
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Miss Frank l.. Wiggin, stenographer
IN the educational department.. arrived
nome Monday from Presque Isle, where
she mas passed her Christmas vaca-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The following corporations have filed
their certificates of organization at the
office OF the secretary of State:
The Mapiewood Lumber Company
organized at Unity for the purpose OF
carrying on a general lumber business
with $4,000 capital stock, of which,
$1,000 is, paid in. Officers: President
George Grant of Unity: treasurer. Fred
A. Whitehouse Of Unity. Certificate
FLED Dee. %, 1908.
Tucker Feeder Co.. organized at
Augusta for the purpose of manu-
featuring and dealing IN the
Tucker Automatic Sheet Feed for
platen presses, with $250.0OO capital
stock, OF which nothing is paid in.
Officers: President and treasurer j.
Berry of Augusta. Certificate filed
Dec. 2S 1905
Inter-A Industrial Co, organ
lied at Augusta for the purpose Of car
rying on a general mining. manufac-
turing and transportation business,
with $500.00O capital stock. of which
nothing is paid in. Officers: President,
Robert F. Partridge of Augusta; treas
urer. George b. Keene of Augusta.
Certificate filed Dec. g. 1908
A. A. Lane Shoe Co. organized at
Portland for the purpose of manufac-
turing and dealing in boots, shoes, rub
bers and all kinds of leather goods,
with $4,000 capital stock. of which
nothing is raid in. Officers: President,
Alvin A. Lane of Portland: treasurer,
Merton A. Lane of Portland. Certlfi-
cate filed Dec. &c, 1908.
Patent Sales Co, organized at Kit
terry for the purpose of dealing in and
dieposng of United States and foreign
patents and patent rights, with $780,
900 capital stock. of which nothing is
paid in Officers: President. Horace
Mitchell of Kittery; treasurer, S. j.
Morrison of Portsmouth, \. II.
Certificate filed Dec. 26, 1905.
American Display Co. organized at
Portland, for the purpose of carrying
on a general advertising business. with
$4,000 capital stock. of which nothing
is paid in. Officers: President, Clarence
F. Eaton of Portland; treasurer L. l..
Croteau of Portland. Certificate filed
Dec. IS, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Secretary of State Arthur /. Brown,
mas returned from Thomaston, where
with Mrs. Brown he was the guest OF
their son, Arthur F. Brown, who is
clerk at the State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Hon. Thurston S. Burns of West
brock, councillor from the I'd councillor
district, was at the State House Nom
day. Mr.. Burns is in the city to at
tend the session of the Governor and
council today.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
GETTING Closer Toaether.

The Pan-American Scientific Con-
gress, to be held at Santiago, Chile,
&ext December, will be gathering OF
much significance. Congress has been
asked to appropriate $4,000 that this
country may be properly represented,
it being in contemplation to send %
delegates from the United States.
Leading universities are taking up the
matter and may be represented indie
Pendently. The congress will con
slider American social questions, with
a view to presenting to the world the
advantages Of the western hemisphere.
The program of the session, which Is
to begin December rs and continue
ten days, will include a review of
American civilization and its develop.
ment and influence on the world Ne
cessarily the proceedings will tend to
draw the countries concerned into
closer and more sympathetic associa.
ton, and in all this the United States
Will bear notable part.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
EXCELLENT FOR TIRED NERVES.
Vigorous Rubbing Of Body After Bath
Recommended.

There Is no greater sedative to the
nerves than to indulge In vigorous rub
bling of the body daily.
OF course, it is luxurious to afford a
masseuse, but 1t Is almost as beneficial
II one will rub oneself, either with the
hand, with Turkish towel, or with
long strips Of flannel.
The best time to do the rubbing is
directly after the bath Any part of
the body that cannot be reached by the
hand should be rubbed vigorously by
the towel or flannel held at arms
length very taut.
Besides being good to get the skin
IN glow and to improve the circula-
ton, this Is excellent exercise for all
the muscles and If taken at night in
duces sleep.
One woman whose nerves had gone
back on her badly cured herself in a
short time by taking each night a
warm bath. followed by a cold rinse
and vigorous rubbing of herself with
rubber flesh brush and crash towel
She followed her exercising with a
glass Of hot milk.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
METHODS ARE TOO STRENUOUS.
Why Yankee Statesmen Have Not Sue.
ceeded in South America.

In the matter of statesmen abroad,
we must have men who not only speak
the language but who are also thor.
oughly conversant with the customs
and idiosyncrasies of the people with
whom they deal, says the Engineering
Magazine. The South American, In
MS buying as in almost everything
else' is most deliberate person as
well as sensitive one A salesman
VINO Will call, smoke a cigarette, talk
lhconsequently about the weather, the
theater and the races, and answer
questions-should any happen to be
asked-rather than make assertions
ABOUT his goods, will outsell, FIVE to
one, the liveliest hustler that ever
opened up a sample case. This is
thlng so contrary to the instinct Of the
American salesman that, to date, in
MS Wanton disregard of IT, he has con.
stantly played into the hands of his
more experienced European rivals.
Your Yankee drummers," says the
latter politely, "are the greatest sales
men in the world-in America"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
Disappointed -,eain.

The collapse OF the company Which,
was organized in England to prosecute
the bruce claim to the title and es.
tates Of the duke Of Portland is typical
Of the fate that usually awaits sucn
enterprises. The corporation was or
ganiZed and shares were taken by
sanguine individuals who professed to
believe there really was a chance to
GUST the present holders of the lands
and the dukedom, but who have only
complete failure to show in return for
the money invested Schemes Of this
and similar kinds are not unknown
in other countries, including our own.
Associations have been formed % get
hold of valuable lands, treasure hidden
by pirates and other more or less
mysterious if not mythical property,
but very rarely has there been profit to
anyone except the lawyers and other
agents who have been paid to look up
the cases. Unclaimed and unappropri-
ated estates and unyerfied titles are
by no means as numerous as some
credulous persons are ready to be-
lieye.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
A Tucked Sleeve,

One gets rather weary of the ever.
lasting sleeve formed of big, careless
tucks caught up one over the other
from elbow to shoulder; but newer
Idea is seen in the tucked sleeve that
Is treated perpendicularly, not hori-
zontally.-and the tucks are just as
Dig and careless and loose, and taper
on right up into the neckband, the
rest OF the blouse-the bodice part of
lt-overhanging corselet skirt or one
OF the prevailing cummerbund belts.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
PRETTlER THAN FERN DISHES
Glass Baskets Make Most Effective
Table Decorations.

Nothing makes a prettier table
decoration than to own five of the
glass baskets with handles that can
be found now quite reasonably in the
stores.
The broad mouths of these baskets
allow the flowers to spread gracefully
and without stiffness.
or course, they come in handsome
cut-glass or rock crystal, but those of
colonial glass, either plain or with a
gilt rim, are lovely and quite mex
pensive.
II one cannot afford to buy flowers
Tor these baskets for the winter they
might be planted with Wandering Jew
or nasturtiums or some of the aquatic
plants, like parrots feather or water
hyacinth. These grow in water. trail
over the sides or else stand above the
surface, thus giving a dainty bit of
green through several months that is
more novel than the omnipresent fern
dish
The water, of course, must be filled
up as 1t evaporates and should have
pieces of charcoal in it to keep it from
getting stagnant.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17

Disastrous spring floods can be pre-
vented, according to the chief hydro
grapher Of the government. He has
lately proposed that detention reser-
Volrs be built along the upper reaches
OF the rivers, in which the rains and
melting SHOWS shall be collected only
to flow out slowly and in such volume
as will do no damage to life or prop.
erty. The loss occasioned by the
floods in the valley of the Ohio river
in January and March of last year has
been estimated at $10O,OOO,OOO. That
sum spent for reservoirs, the hydro
grapher thinks, would make the valley
safe hereafter. The government is al.
ready building large reservoirs in the
west for the storage of water to be
used for irrigation, but the land there
is cheap in comparison with that in
the Ohio valley; but If the use Of
thousands Of acres for reservoirs
would prevent the disastrous floods
the residents of the valley would
doubtless think that the land was
serving good purpose.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
Copyright by a. {. McClurg & Co.. 1901
SYNOPSIS.

George WillistOn, a poor ranchman.
high minded and cultured. searches for
cattle missing from his ranCh-the Lazy
5. On wooded spot III the rivers bed
that would have been an island had the
Missouri been at high water, he discovers
a band of horse thieves engaged in work
Ing over brands on cattle. He Crecps
near enough to note the changing of the
Three Bars brand on one steer to the
-. R." brand. Paul LangIOrd, the rich
| owner Of the Three Bars" ranch is sent
for by Winston and is informed Of the
! operations Of the gang of cattle thieves
band Of outlaws headed by Jesse Black,
who long have detied the law and author
tiles of kemah county, South Dakota,
with impunity, but who, heretofore, had
not dared to modest any of the, property
of the great Three Bars" ranch. Willis
ton shows his reluctancy in opposing a
band 50 powerful in politics and SO
dreaded by all the community. LangfOrd
pledges Willston his friendship il he
will assist in bringing Jesse Black" and
wi:I the beauty of Mary, commonly
known as 'Williston's little girl" Louise
Dale an expert court stenographer who
had followed her uncle, Judge Hammond
Dale, from the east to the "Dakotahs,"
and who is. living with him at Wind City,
is requested by the county attorney,
Richard Gordon. to come to Kemah and
take testimony in the preliminary hear
ing of Jesse Black. She accepts the invi-
| tation and makes her first trip into the
wild Indian country. Arriving at Velpen
across the river from kemah, she is met
by Jim Munson, hot headed cowboy of
the Three Bars" ranch. In waiting for
the train Munson looks at some cattle in
the stock pen. In the herd being shipped
to Sioux City by Bill Brown he detects
old Mag a well known "onery" steer
belonging to his employer Of the Three
Bars" ranch. Munson and Louise start
for kemah. They take lunch at the Bon
Ami restaurant, conducted by Mrs Hig-
gins, a great admirer of Richard Gordon
the county attorney. Louise is told of
meat poisoning plot which resulted in the
illness of Williston, Langford and other
witnesses for the state in the cattle thief
ease against Jesse Black. A blackboard
tries to block the way of MunSOn's team
at the entrance to pOntoOn bridge across
the river. Munson crowds past the buck
board team Wrecking the blackboard.
They arrive at Willston's. Crowds as
semble in Justice James r. McAllister's
court for the preliminary hearing. Jesse
Black springs the first of many great
surprises, waving examination. Through
Jake SanderSOn, member of the out
law gang, he had learned that the steer
Mag" had been recovered and thus saw
the uselessness of fighting against being
bound over.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17
CHAPTER VII.-Centinued,

But what makes you think they are
mixed up in this affair.""
They had their eyes on me to see
what was l dom in Velpen. And
was a dom things, too"
Langford gave a long, low whistle
of comprehension. That would ex
plain the unexpected waving of exam
ination. Jesse Black knew the steer
had been recovered and saw the flu
tility of fighting against his being
bound over.
Now, amt she a hummer" insist
ed Jim, admiringly, but added slight
ingly, "Homely, though, as all git.out
Mouse-hair. Plumb homely."
"On the contrary, l think she is
plumb pretty retorted Langford, a
laugh in his blue eyes. Jim fairly
gasped with chagrin.
Unconcerned, grinning, Black SLOUGH
ed to the door and out. Once straight
en- out that lazy-looking body and you
would have big man in Jesse Black
Yes, big one and a quick one, too
maybe. The crowd made way for him
unconsciously. No one jostled him.
He was a marked man from that day
His lawyer, Small, leaned back in his
chair, radiating waves of self-satisfac.
ton as though he had just gained a
disputed point. 1t was a manner he
affected when not on the floor in a
frenzy of words and muscular action.
Jim Munson contrived to pass by
lake Sanderson
so you followed me to find out
about Mag, did you? Heap O. good it
did you! We knew you knew" he
Dragged insultingly.
The mans face went white with
wrath.
Damn you" he cried. His hand
dropped to his belt.
The two glared at each like fighting
cocks. Men crowded around. sudden
ly aware that quarrel was on.
THE Three Bars a gittin busv,"
jeered jim
Come, Jim, want you" 1t was
Gordon's quiet voice. He laid a re-
straining hand on Munson's overzeal-
our arm
Dick Gordon, this amt your put.
In snarled Sanderson. Cit out the
way" He showed him roughly aside.
Now, snappin' turtle" to jim, the
Three Bars d better git busy"
4 feint at blow, clever little
twist of the feet, and Munson sprawl
ed on the floor, men pressing back to
give him the full force of the fall.
They believed in fair play. But Jim,
uncowed, was up with the nimbleness
of a monkey.
Hit away" he cried, tauntingly. 81
know nough to swear out warrant
'gainst you! It won't be so lonesome
for Jesse now breakin' stones over to
Sioux Falls"
Jim" II was Gordon's quiet, au-
thoritative voice once more. Il told
you / wanted you" n. threw his arm
over the belligerent's shoulder.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17

your red-headed friend won't be down
IN parachute-yet Are you all right,
Dick, old man."
Yes. Where are the girls?"
They are all right. | took them
through the back door and sent them
to the hotel"
You kin bet on the boss every time
when it comes to petticoats," said Jim
disconsolately.
why, jim, what's up?" asked Lang.
lord, in amused surprise.
But jim only turned and walked
away with his head in the air. The
serpent was leering at him.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17

War upon anarchists will never bs
successful as long as it is carried on in
spasmodic manner. When some re-.
ayolting assassination is committed by
wee murderers the cry goes out for
their suppression and an effort Ia
made to locate them and keep them
under watch. They keep in the back.
ground then for time until an Cd.
portunity arises and another assassi-
nation shocks the world. Until a COM
plete system of police espionage is es.
tablisked in every quarter Of the
world and anarchists are treated as
criminals of the most dangerous sort
their villainous deeds will continue.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-04-17

One OF the notable new structures
In Washington will be the building
which Is to be the home of the Bureau
Of American Republics. Thus there
Will be provided permanent headquar.
tiers for an international organization
which is working out great results for
this hemisphere. The governing board
OF the bureau, which includes repre-
sehtatlVes from all the Latin-American
countries, has decided by unanimous
vote to place in the building a testimo.
MAJ to Hon. Elihu Root, secretary of
state, in recognition of his services in
maintaining and strengthening friend
~ relations between the Latin-Ameri.
can republics and this government
That is graceful and appropriate &C.
ton. The form of the testimonial has
not been determined but there Is no
doubt that something appropriate and
dignifed will be selected.