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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
RAP AT HEARST'S LEAGUE.
Not Ono Of the Two Leading Political
Parties, Court Decides.

Boston, April 5.-The supreme court
decided Saturday that the Independ-
ence League is not one of the two lead
ing parties of the state and that 1t has
no right to representation on BIZ
partisan boards. The League, through
information brought by the attorney
general, sought to have its claim al
lowed on the ground that its candidate
for Governor at the last election.
Thomas l.. Hisgen of Springfield. poll
ed more votes than did Henry M.
Whitney of Boston. who led the regu-
lar Democratic ticket.
The court holds that the interpreta-
ton sought by the League is too strict
and dismissed the information. The
decision was unanimous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

In addition to the attractions at Lato.
wood the coming summer, which !.
Skowhegan's nearest summer resort ava
pleasure park, it is probable that -.
town may have a rural theatre Of H.
own. A lot has been secured on pIa.s
ant street and the plan now is to g,r.
vaudeville with a change Of progra,,
each week, commencing about the mid.
die of May. The location is a cen,ra,
one and the project ought to make good
The acts will be booked from the Keith
circuit. The walls of the theatre will
be of canvas, but there will be no GOV.
ering except canopy over the Reserved
seats. More definite announcements
will be made later when the booking
agent from Boston arrives to look over
the site.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The Maine Central Railroad is con-
templating doing a considerable
amount Of business of grading this
spring over places along the line where
the grades are steep. Several gravel
trains are soon TO be put on and will
remain during the summer. The grade
nearest this city to be repaired is at
Benton, from the station to the east
end of the railroad bridge across the
Kennebec river at the upper end OF
the Waterville yard. At this section
of the road there is one of the worst
grades on the road and it will be
raised TO almost a level. Work in this
line will also be carried on near Shaw
NUT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

For the past three days the weather
has been near the zero marx ana Ma:
been felt as much as any day during
the past winter. Added to the intense
cold the wind has been extremely
high and in many places has done con-
siderable Damage. The dust or
Main street Saturday was almost I'M
bearable and was not relished in the
least by the merchants. The dust sift-
ed into the stores and covered the dis
play windows so that when the warm
weather again appears it will be me-
cessary to do some housekeeping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

There has been some talk thu
week Of holding a street carnival 10y ''
in May. The matter has been ,,a
before the Board Of Trade or what waa
left of this organization Of which u,,,'
has been heard during the past e'7
years, and at a meeting to be held ,h,1
organization will decide on the mat
street fair will be Il novelty for sl,on,
hegan, one never having been held be,.
before. The promoter Is a Lynn. Mac.
firm which has run carnivals Of III.
nature in New England cities for snvor.,
years. The object it to attract n.o,1'
from the surrounding towns here Nv
means Of free shows, parades, etc. tb,.
they may be induced to spend tbo,.
money with the local merchants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
At the Nickel.

Everything in the picture line at the
Nickel changes today and an unusual
ly fine line of pictures has been Sc
cured. They include all classes, comic,
and Instructive and should be in
tensely interesting. Since this new
style Of films has been used at the
Nickel it has grown in popularity and
the people when they want to see a
good picture always know where to
find it.
For illustrated songs Miss Miller will
sing when the Moon Plays Peek-a-
Boo With You" and Mr.. Murray will
render in his usual pleasing manner a
pretty love song entitled, Dolly
Dear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Albert and Ralph Goodwin, one broth
err Charles w. Goodwin of Benton,
two sisters, Mrs. Monroe Gage of Ben
tor. and Mrs. Bertha Goodwin Of Bath,
survive.
The funeral service will be held
Tuesday afternoon from his late home
on Abbott street and will be conduct
ed by Rev. c. w Bradlee Of the Meth
odist church. The burial win be made
in the family lot at Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
CAPITAL JoTTINGs.

Arbitration treaties between Great
Britain and the United States and Nor
way and the United States, We're sign
ed at the state department Saturday
Ambassador Bryce and Secretary Root
acted on the British treaty, and the
secretary and Mr. o. Skybak, secretary
of legation and charge d'affaires of the
Norwegian legation, signed the treaty
with Norway. The conventions follow
the lines of previous arbitration trea-
ties, negotiated recently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
Funeral of the Late Asa Rowe.

The funeral of the late Asa. Rowe
whose remains were brought here ifo'ii
Lewiston Friday night, We're held from
the High street mission Sunday with Kew
A. l.. Gerrish as the officiating CLERGY
man. A detail from J. Wesley Gilman
Camp, Sons of Veterans. under connah',
of Sergt. Of the Guard +. II. Leech, acteu
as military escort to the grave anu
fired a salute of honor over the old SUI
diers final resting place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Edward Ware, Jr., Harry Green of
this city and Mr.. Harvey Of Massa-
chusetts arrived home Saturday morn
ing from a weeks fishing trip in the
region of North New Portland and
Flagstaff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

A benefit ball will be given tonight
at the Knights of Columbus hall for
Arthur Barton. an engineer who was
injured in the wreck at Carmel last
November. Mr.. Barton has been in the
hospital a greater part of the time
since and large number of the peo-
pie have taken this way of rendering
assistance. A large number of tickets
have been sold Harlow's Orchestra
will furnish music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The window of II. C. Haskell, the
grocer, suffered Saturday from the
high winds. The window on the Main
street was cracked and the wind
blew against it in such manner as
to cause u part of it to fall to the
ground. 1t was necessary to place
board over the broken part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The operators Of the telephone ex-
change will hold a private dancing
party this evening at Elks' hall, to
which large number of invitations
have been issued. Pomeroy's Orches-
ira will furnish music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Mrs. Fl. e. Spear of Madison was in
town Friday. She was accompanied by
two of her sisters, Mrs. M. A. Hewett
of Sanford and Mrs. II. r. Blackwell
of Readfeld, who left on the noon train
for their homes. They had been called
to Madison to attend the funeral of their
father, Horace Wells, which was held
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

burn, met with painful aoo.,
Thursday night. He was Just laa,.,a
his home in the rear Of Water ts
when he stepped on the Jagged ede,a
broken bottle which somebody ~.
carelessly thrown in the street mo rau
glass penetrated his shoe and cut ~, me
in his left foot some two Incbes ,a Sh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Traffic on the W. & o. was delayed
some time Saturday when the 1.3o car
into Oakland split the switch at the cor
ner of Main and Temple streets in wa
terville. AS result a car CONTAINING
several passengers was held at the Union
turnout for about % minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

There will be a special meeting of
Waterville Lodge. No. SO, F. and A. NJ,
this evening for work in the Entered
Apprentice degree. Rt. Wor. i. Q. Teb-
belts Of Augusta. district deputy
grand master, will be present on his
official visit Refreshments will be
served after the work. All Masons So
journing in the city are most cordially
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

charles P. Weston, professor of me-
chanicS and drawing at the University
OF Maine, was in town Saturday and left
on the noon train for Orono. He had
been passing the spring recess at his
home in Madison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

city government deemed it wise to IN
vest. In all of the schools these extin-
guishcrs are placed within easy reach
of the students, who have been in
structod in their use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Waterville Woman's Asso-
citation will be held at the rooms of
the association at 8 o'clock this after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Maude Merrill. who had been the
guest of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. J.
n Merrill, left Saturday for Ridlon-
vile. where this morning she will re-
sumo her studies as teacher in the pub
lie schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The regular monthly meeting of
Hose Co, No. l, and Hook and Ladder
Co No. /, will be held at 100 this
evening at the Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Dry powder fire eXtinguishers have
been placed in all of the public school
buildings of this city. These extin-
guishers are highly recommended by
fire departments of other cities and to
insure safety in the city buildings the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Agnes and Annie Adams of the
Harrington Normal school passed Sun
day AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
f. Green, Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The Waterville Masonic Club will
hold q Whist party next Wednesday
evening to which all members are in
yited with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Horace Cook, Phillip Robinson and
Amos Winters of the University OF
Maine have returned to their studies,
after a vacation passed at their homes
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The funeral of the late Joseph Ray
mond, aged three years. son of Phillip
Raymond of Eigue avenue, was held
yesterday afternoon from the St.
Francis de Sales church and burial
was made at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Mrs. j. p. Oak and her daughter, Miss
Pauline, left Saturday for Bangor, where
they were the guests over Sunday OF
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Gladys Nickerson, who has
been visiting for the past two weeks
in Bangor, has returned to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

''Fhc Toy Maker a musical farce
comedy. has been booked for Grange
hall for April % by the local manager
Fl. N. Clark. The next attraction will
be on Friday evening. "Hooligan in
New York"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

i. IF. Weston was in town from the
Squaretown country for a short time SAT-
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Laura Mclean of Athens was in
town Saturday on her way for a visit
with relatives in Tarrytown, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Hon. and Mrs. Horace Purngton
have returned from Washington,
where they have been visiting for two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The front of the lunch rooms of j.
Fields Murray on Main street has been
treated to q very bright coat of paint.
1t is very attractive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education will be held this
evening at the office of the superin-
tendent of schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Florence CARL returned "
Hebron Academy Tuesday after hei
spring vacation with her mother, MI"
w. ]. Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

H. c. Woodbury. and Lees Hall We're
guests of Waterville friends Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

"A. W. Crosby returned from New YORK
Saturday, after a business trip OF Two
or three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Mrs. Emma NJ. Smith left Saturday
for Beverly, Mass, where she will pass
the spring months as the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. w. B. Pierce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
SKOWHEGAN.

w. f. Shaw of Bangor was in town
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

The Ladies Relief Corps will holo 81
all-day session Tuesday. April Z. Ihes
extend an invitation to the G. A. n,
members. They anticipate gens.SsI
good time. ,al1A -xuAiMA3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
SOUTH CHINA.

Mr.. and Mrs w. j. Thompson HIVE
gone to Augusta for Il short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Milton Bickford of Mt. Vernon was the
guest of friends and relatives in OAK
land for the day yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

W. c, Bryant of Bingham was caller
in Oakland for the day Saturday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
NEW PUBLIC PRINTER.
John S. Leech, Now Public Printer In
Philippines, Appointed.

Washington. April 5.-John S. Leech of
Illinois, now public printer in the Philip
pines, was appointed public printer here
Saturday. Mr.. Leech will succeed Pub
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Roy Foss returned Saturday from For
sythe, where he has been for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Little Gladys Starrett returned noun
Saturday. after passing week IN wa.
erville with her father, =. ii. Starre'"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Edward Gilbert and w. L. Holden of
Jackman were in town Saturday, the
guests of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss c. j. Williams left Saturday for
Portland, where she will visit with
friends for week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

DR.. A. f. Sawyer, a well-known Wa
terville veterinary surgeon, was calling
on Skowhegan friends Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Ben D. Fogler left Sunday for Orono
where he will resume his studies at the
University Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Nettie l.. Walker is confined to
her home with an attack of the measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

f. F. Temple of Bingham was in town
for the day Saturday on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

r. W. Harvey returned Saturday from
a business trip to Boston and New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
WATERVILLE.

Michael Callahan was in Belfast
Saturday on q short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

j. w. Fogler left Saturday for Wash
ington, ID. G., on 10-days business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Mrs. II. NJ. Hilton of Waterville pass
ed Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Jewett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

James Hussey recently disposed of
nice horse to Haverhill, Mass. parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
OAKLAND.

Paris Manson was reported somewhat
better Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Theresa Coyne of Skowhegan
-~~"N:, Sunday at her home in TINS
CIV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Mrs. n. Freeman and Master Ralph
Mannis of Boston are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Freeman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Helen Adams of Belgrade is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wilson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

Miss Fannie Lawley and Miss Laura
Williams We're the guests Of friends in
Waterville for the afternoon Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

William Rines arrived in town Satur-
day from Foxcroft for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06

William Rowe. porter at Hotel Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-03-04
Women inclined
to Constipation

Women, owing 10 their peculias func.
lions, are prone 20 constipation, ano
many of their other Ills are due to tnia
congestion In the bowels which nils the
blood with impure matter that permeetes
the entire system. In most cases fouI
breath. BAD complexion. sick headacne
and such like ills arc primarily caused
by constipation or Indigestion.
Women should be happy to learn OF .
remedy that cures constipation and indigestsoo.
and that has such other ineredienu = purny
THIS remedy Il Dr. Caidwell's Syrup Fepsin.
which can be bought ct any drug store JOE
70 cents or n . bottle Women have been CURING
themselves with this remedy for sixteen yearA
and the odef Of years ago still stands to-day. tnat
you buy Dr.. Csldwell's Syrup Pepsin with ne
understanding that i vii DO Is claimed o. your
money viii be refunded.
This great herb laxative compound u espec-
Tally suited 20 the delicate system Of women %
eauoe Of its gentle but prompt action. 10 pieasant
taste and is freedom from gripping. IL does not
weaken like purRAtiveS and cAthsrtlcs. ous
builds up and strengthens. II In guaranteed
permanent cure and should be a. steadily ID
women use it themselves and give IL 70 children
In preference 70 any other laxative because IL y
guarauteed 70 do what good laxative should
10. and does IL gently. Mrs. Tyner. OF - NC.
Laren Ave, St. Louis. No. IL glad 70 say that is
cured her constipation and stomach trouble ana
recommends Il 70 American womankind. She 10
but one Of thousands who are loud In praise OF It
iay You will date your freedom from sickness
% the day that you start the use Of Dr: Cald:
9ell's Syrup PepSfn. Your druggist Will sell
gou . bottle under our absolute guarantees.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-03-04
San Franclseo's BAT War.

The raid on rats at this time is not
the first Of the kind in San Francisco.
In 1852, when the sidewalks in KearDy
and Montgomery streets were as I'M
even as the existing walks in Mar
ket street east Of Front, and were
made up Of dry goods boxes laid in
the mud end 10 end, some high and
some low, the town was overrun with
rats of all colors-gray, white, brown
and black At night they would
crawl out Of their holes and run along
The uneven walks. They were so thick
on the streets during the spring of the
year named that women were afraid
to 20 out after Dightfall, and the
men who veDtured forth on the poor
~ lighted streets often stepped on a
dozen rodents in walking the distance
OF block II was no uncommon thing
10 see men with crooked canes on the
sidewalk playing shinney, the rats be-
ing used in place of knurs. Ia that
nay many were killed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-03-04
Bills Pass Senate.

The Senate on Thursday passed
the House bill changing the name
of the A. & NJ. College to State
University, and the House bill APP
propriating 5000, 200 for the State
University and 100000 each to
the two State Normal Schools.
Senator Vice, of Bath county, was
the only one to vote against the
latter bill.
The House bill exempting Ken
lucky stockholders in foreign cor
porations from taxation if the
corporations pay taxes in their
home State, was passed, also.
The bill appropriating $25, 900
for a tuberculosis sanatorium in
Louisville and other sums for other
similar sanatoriums provided an
equal amount is raised by private
subscription.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-03-04
RAISING fund
To Pay fine and Costs. Pun
iShment Was Incurred in
Peoples Service.

Lexington, KY. Feb. %. -
Friends of former Mayor H. I.
Duncan. who was found guilty of
criminal libel and fined S25 in the
Circuit Court, are making an APP
peal to the public to contribute a
fund with which to pay the fine
and costs Of the case which fall on
Mr.. Duncan. The appeal is made
not because of any inability on Mr..
Duncan's part to pay the money,
but because. it is pleaded, the
prosecution arose through the
efforts of Mr.. Duncan to serve the
people of this city and county by
persistent demands for honesty
and economy in the handling of
the public finances.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-03-04
S35 for a Velasquez.

A popular illustrator lighted a dol
lar cigar with two-dollar bill.
Il make more money In a day thar
Michael Angelo made in a month" he
said. Il have been studying up the
wages those old chaps got. 1t is amaz
ing.
Michael Angelo was paid $40 9
month while doing the cartoons Of
the battle of Pisa, and Leonardo, who
helped him, got the same rate. They
were both locked for lateness and of
days, but there was no overtime al
lowance.
"Correggio got for his Christ in the
Garden 1928. Carracci's Resurrec
ton only brought the painter $3.50
Albert Durer, for his pen and ink por
traits. was not paid in cash. A bag OF
-four, a hundred oysters, a pair oil
boots-Durer would gladly do your
portrait on such a system of remun
Grafton.
"Rembrandts top notch price was
$475. He got that for his Night
Watch
"Velasquez worked chiefly for the
Spanish government. He was paid al
the average rate of $35 a picture
Think Of it! s35 for the 'Rokeby
Venus"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1908-03-04
THE OLD MANS MONEY.
Deposition Was Altogether Too suspl-
cious of Bank Officials.

did you hear bout the old mans
experience in the bankin' business?'
mo; what was it?"
why, he put $50 in bank-first
money he'd ever put there-an' the
boys toll him that he'd better keep a
eye on the bank. as they failed mighty
frequent. an he wuz liable to lose
ALL"
''WeIl?"
We'll, he hung round that bank so
constant that the bank people got sus-
picious of him, an thought he wuz
goin' to blow the bank up; whenever
he seen the cashier come out he fol
lowed him round town, always keep
in him in sight; an it wuz the same
way with the bank president, an all
the clerks; an when he finally ap-
piled fer a job as janitor o. the insti.
tution-so's he could be on the spot
in case O. trouble-they had him ar.
rested s1' the Judge decided that he
was crazy an they wuz jest about to
send him TO the lunatic asylum VIII en-
his friends explained things an the
bank folks give him his money, an
tot him 10 giti"-Rehoboth Sunday
Herald.