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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-07-29
WOMEN AS SOLDIERS.
Were Once Reckoned Among Fight
ing Strength-Mythical Amazons.

From the nature of things women
soldiers can only be found as class
among barbarians-up to this time
at any rate. The Dahomey Amazons
made poor show against the
French, but Burton had been much
impressed with them forty years
earlier-and he was a judge. The
discipline was terribly severe in his
time; he did not doubt they were
very formidable troops. Relaxation
of discipline ruined them.
The mythical Amazons claim
word since Prof. Sayce adduced such
striking evidence to suggest that
they were the warrior priestesses of
Hittite invaders. Of the American
Amazons it may be recalled that
Humboldt thought the legend not
impossible; and he had studied the
original records. Very few who
have written on the subject are thus
qualified probably, but Mr.. Alfred
Wallace has shown US lately that
Spruce, the great botanist, looked
into the evidence carefully and
formed a strong opinion that it was
trustworthy.
Much more interesting are the
shield maidens of the Vikings.
Would that we knew more about
them personally. The historical
sagas allude to them, but always, 80
far as I remember, in matter of
fact way, as to male personages. One
Of the very grandest poetic sagas is
that of the Shield Maiden Hervor,
but even this takes for granted near
ly everything We particularly want
to know. She dressed as a man and
Joined the Vikings. Presently she
gained the command Of her party
land the story opens, true In the
main probably.
The circumstantial account Of the
battle of Bravoll between Sigurd of
Denmark and Harald Hilditoun of
Norway mentions several shield
maidens who commanded troops.
One even bore Harald's standard.
All fought like heroes, or demons,
and I think all died on the field, but
| it seems that they were only women
who rose to command by daring and
military genius. Is there any au-
thority for the legends of Viking
bands wholly feminine?
The old Irish Book of Lecan,' %
says casually "for men and women
went alike to battle in those days"
and the record of tribal obligations
called Hosting" reckoned women
among the fighting strength. More
over, the life of Able Odamnan, of
Iona, tells how he, hearing Of this
dreadful practice, went to Ireland,
called an assembly of chiefs and
bishops and persuaded them to pass
law, still extant, entitled LEX in
nocentium," which forbade the sum-
moning of women to war. It seems
likely, however, that they still
turned out Of their free will-indeed
the practice is not yet extinct, by all
accounts.
At the present day, in Europe, the
Montenegrins and their hereditary
foes of Albania include the women
among their fighting force-or did
at any rate a very few years ago
before Prince Nicholas had organiz-
ed his army. All departments of
supply were left to the wives and
daughters; also the recovery and
transport Of the wounded. But when
the fighting line was seriously press
ed the women REINFORCED it. AS
suredly they would have followed the
old custom, in spite Of the princes
reforms, had Austria advanced into
the Black mountain the other day
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-07-29

An election was held in Walter
boro last Friday on the question of
issuing bonds for $4,000 for the
erection of new graded school
building, and the bonds were voted,
there being "a votes for and 81
against the bond issue. An election
for a high school has already been
carried.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-07-29

Sec. 2. That any person or per-
sons, firms or corporations (or their
agents or employees), carrying on,
engaging in, or prosecuting any busi-
ness, trade, occupation or profession,
or running any establishment named
in this ordinance, or upon which
license shall hereinafter be imposed,
without first having taken out q IL
cense therefor, shall be fined Except
in cases where special penalties are
imposed), not less than two dollars
nor more than one hundred dollars,
or be imprisoned not less than two
days nor more than thirty days for
serve sentence upon the chain gang),
for each and every day such b1si-
ness, trade, calling, occupation or
profession is carried on, engaged In,
or prosecuted without such license.
And it shall be the duty of the clerk
of council, of the marshals OF the.
town of Bamberg, and OF the alder
men to report any and all casea OF
refusal or failure tc obtain licenses
and to see that licenses and fees are
paid,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-07-29

And the police are hereby autnorlz-
ed and required to seize and conf1ne
each and every dog running out at
large, and not having on the city
badge for current year, and for every
dog 80 taken up by the police, 81 ad-
ditional shall be paid; after notifca-
ton to owner, and such dog is kept
4S hours, owner not paying fine, or In
case owner cannot be found within
said 4S hours, such dog to be sold or
disposed Of.
Dealers (itinerant) in horses,
mules, cattle, buggies or
vehicles, either or all, per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
TRUSTEE WRITs.
Continued from Page One.)

have to sign an agreement to pay their
board bill while here, but this money
is tied up in the trustee writ, and the
man cannot keep his agreement. The
boarding house keeper gets nothing.
eve have had 500 trustee writs
served on us so far said Mr.. Ballard.
"cut of the 5000 men we have at work.
AS 1 said before it ties us right urs We
cannot do a thing and we shall have
to shut our works down at once, unless
the lawyers show a more far-sighted
policy and stop this avalanche of trus-
tee writs. The American Ice Co. has no
redress, but we cannot stand to have
our men leaving in scores as they have
been doing. We shall have to shut
down. unless matters change soon.
"Its an imposition-a nuisance. The
first paper a young lawyer has eX-
pcrcnce with is trustee writ; and he
has it served just as soon as he finds
out that an honest debtor has gone to
W orl1. l wish that the matter could be
hror~ht before tho present session of
tn Stat" legislature before it adj
ioutns. to- ii would be to the great
benefit of the State of Maine to do So
Think of it, A great industry like the
ice business crippled. when everything
men employed for several weeks in
the winter owe a little bill at a grocery
store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

Enoch Foster Of Portland appeared be-
fore the committee on the Judiciary
Friday afternoon on the bill to pro-
vide new plan for the appointment
of clerks of court in Cumberland, Ken
nebec and Penobscot who are now
elected for four-year terms by direct
vote Of the people. The proposed bill
would make the term six years for
three counties and provide for the APP
pointment Of the clerks by the chief
justice of the supreme judicial court
with the advice and consent of a ma
jority of the associate justices.
Judge Foster said the purpose of the
bill is to take the office of clerk of
courts out of politics in the three coun-
ties where the law terms of the SUI
preme court are held so as to insure
the selection and retention of men
whom the court regards as specially
qualified for the position He present
ed largely signed petition from the
attorneys of Cumberland in favor OF
the passage of the act and said that
it had the endorsement of the supreme
court justices, especially the chief JUS
tice.
Hon. J. P. Bass of Bangor was the
only one to oppose the measure. He
said it was unnecessary legislation and
that within week or two anyone who
might be appointed clerk of courts
would be familiar with all the papers
that might be called for. He said they
had always had good clerks in Penob-
scot county under the elective system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
cONGENlAL WORK
And Strength to Perform 1t.

A person I'M good health is likely to
have a genial disposition, ambition,
and enjoy work
On the other hand. if the digestive
organs have been upset by wrong food,
work becomes drudgery.
Until recently" writes a, Washing
ton girl, Il was a railroad stenogra-
pher which means full work every
day.
Like many other girls alone in a
large city, lived at a boarding house.
For breakfast it was mush, greasy
meat. soggy cakes. black coffee. etc.
After a few months of this diet l
used to feel sleepy and heavy in the
mornings My work seemed a terrible
effort, and l thought the work was to
blame-too arduous.
cat home l had heard my father
speak Of young fellow who went long
distances in the cold on Grape Nuts
and cream and nothing more for
breakfast.
Il concluded if it would tide him
over mornings heavy work, it might
help me, SO on my way home one
might l bought a package and next
morning I had Grape-Nuts and milk
for breakfast
Il stuck to Grape Nuts, and in less
than two weeks 1 noticed improve
ment. I can't just tell how well 1 felt.
but l remember I used to walk the II
blocks to business and knew how good
it was simply to live.
CAS- to my work-well. did you ever
feel the delight of having congenial
work and the strength to perform it?
That's how I felt. I truly believe
there's life and vigor in every grain
OF Grape-N Nuts"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's Rea-
son."
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
SUPERFLUOUS.
Doctors Say There is a H
and Sure Way to Reno
Gus Hair.

DR.. Fowler, who has mad
study of superfluous hair grs
ing OF a case in which he uS
says: Il applied DeMiradg
few minutes / had her lip ..
without any pain whatevef
her to call again in two weed
did. 1 found about one-fa
hair roots were not killed BY
plication, so l made a second
l saw her again in about 9
found her lip as clear of M
fant's. / can heartily req
Miracle for all the uses fr
manufacturers recommend u
1t is we'll to remember thu
is absolutely non-poisonouA
and germicidal. therefore ii
duce blood poisoning or ecpll
SO common with hair REM
Miracle is the only method
which Is endorsed by pny'
geons, dermatologists. medie'
and prominent magazines.
DeMiracle mailed. sealed ~
per, for S1.00. Your money i
question (no red tape) if i \
that is claimed for it. BOG
plain sealed envelope BY W
Chemical Co., Desk :. 1@ M
York. For sale by Bowdilci|
Co., and all good stores. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
SHIPS IN $4,000 MILE RACE.
Bark Eclipse Beats JuteopoIis in Speed
Contest From Honekong.

Baltimore. Md, March IA $4,000
mile race between two of the fastest
sailing ships that trade to this port
ended when the British bark Eclipse
Can't White, passed in the mouth OF
quarantine. A few hours behind the
Eclipse was the British bark Juteopo-
lis the other entrant In the long race.
Both vessels, loaded with mating,
sailed from Hongkong, the Juteopolis
on October % and the Eclipse on No
vemher 90. 1t took the Eclipse 36 days
less time to make the voyage than was
consumed by her rival
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
kennebec Pomona at Oakland.

The regular March meeting of Ken
nebec Pomona was held with Cascade
Grange Wednesday, March 10 with all
officers present except three and with
an excellent attendance considering
the weather.
The forenoon session was taken up
with business and degree work and a
class Of nine were instructed in the
Fifth degree. A recess of an hour was
then announced, to enable the MEM
bers to partake of the bountiful dinner
provided by the members of Cascade
Grange.
Grange was again called to order at
IL P. NJ and the lecturer presented
the following program: Singing,
Grange choir; address of welcome.
Frank Brown, master of Cascade
Grange; response, ]. c. Hewitt. master
of Pomona: paper, Nellie c. Pray OF
Belgrade; question. Does Our Legis-
lature Represent the Farmer and His
Interests" was ably opened by Albert
Fuller of Winslow in the negative.
Discussion of the question followed by
f. P Mayo. editor of Turf Farm ana
Home. G. A. Yeaton of Chelsea. Mr..
Weber OF China and Mr.. Hewitt of
Belgrade. Next came a reading by
Samuel Freeman of Oakland; Mr..
Freeman kindly responded to several
encores; violin solo, Mrs. Thomas,
reading, Bertha Wheeler, Ideas On
Our Future outlook by G. A. Yeaton;
reading, Mrs. Penney: remarks by
Worthy Master Hewitt closed the pro-
gram Next meeting at Manchester IN
April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
SELL CLEVELAND FARM.
Ex-President's Estate Near Prince
ton Now Owned by New Yorker.

Princeton. n. j., March 12.- The
farm of the late Grover Cleveland,
about three miles from Princeton. has
been sold to David V. Pickers. retir-
ed merchant, of New York city.
The farm was one of the eX-Presi-
dents coveted spots, as there was con-
siderable woodland which afforded the
finest kind of shooting. 1t was here
that Richard was taught by his father
to shot cotton tails as they jumped up
in front of the eX-Prosident's faithful
dog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
MRS. ANDERSON
Tells How After Giving up Hope, She
Was Cured of Dandruff.

Was Cured OF OandruH.
After reading this straightforward
statement of Mrs Elizabeth f. Ander-
son. of Merchandising, Pa, go to
Bowditch, Webster & Cos, get a large
bottle of Partisan Sage for only SO
cents. and if it don't do for you. what
it did for Mrs. Anderson, they will give
you your money back Just read this
letter, it's worth your while:
Il had given up hope of ever being
cured of dandruff, when 1 purchased a
bottle of Partisan Sage. 1t has en-
tirely removed the dandruff, and has
started a growth of new hair, and all
this after having been troubled for Is
years. cheerfully recommend
Partisan Sage"
Partisan Sage cures dandruff. be-
cause it gets right down into the roots
of the hair and kills the thousands Of
pernicious dandruff germs.
Since the introduction Of Partisan
Sage into America, it has been in de-
mand by thousands of up-to-date
society women. Partisan Sage will
turn harsh, lusterless, i'll looking hair
into bright. luxuriant hair in a few
days. 1t is a delightful and invgorat-
ing dressing. contains no dye or harm
full ingredients and is not sticky or
greasy. The girl with the Auburn hair
on every package.
Sold and guaranteed in Watervine
by Geo. w. Dorr and in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
Life Guards.

The Life Guards are two regiments
of cavalry forming part of the British
household troops. They are gallant
soldiers. apd every loyal British heart
is proud of them. Not only the King
household. but yours, ours, everybody's
Should have it's life guards. The need
Of them is especially great when the
greatest foes of life, diseases, find all
lies in the very elements, as colds, in
fucnza, catarrh, the grip, and pneumo-
MIA do in the stormy month of March.
The best way that we know of to- guard
against these diseases is to strengthen
the system with Hoods Sarsaparilla--
the greatest of all life guards. 1t re-
moves the conditions in which these
diseases make their most successful at
tack, gives vigor and tone to all the vi
tai organs and functions, and imparts
a genial warmth to the blood. Remen1-
Der the weaker the system the great
er the exposures to disease. Hood $
Sarsaparilla makes the system strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
JURY OUT ALL DAY,
In WaterviIIe Damage suit-Finals Ad-
Il jourrment Today.

The case of william Hume VS.. The
Halifax Power Co., which was opened
in the supreme court Thursday afteT:
noon went to the jury Friday forenoon.
At 4.30 P. NJ. the jury came in for in
structions, but these Instructions did
not give them sufficient guidance by
which to shape a verdict up to the
close of the session. This is person.
al damage action with the ad damnum
placed at $4,000.
While waiting for the jury to bring
in a verdict a considerable volume of
routine business was transacted in the
court Final adjournment is expected
to take place at noon today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The regular meeting of Henry G
Staples Camp. S. of ", the date OF
which is Wednesday March "a, will be
held on next Wednesday evening
March l.. instead. as March q is the
date of the union meeting of the Maine
camps of the order at Lewiston and
which will be attended by many OF
the members of Staples Camp. All
members are particularly requested t.
he present at the meeting of the camp
Eext Wednesday evening as matter
of Importance will be taken up for dis
cussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

One of the pretty social occasions
OF the week was the Bridge party Civ
en- by H. p. Folsom last evening to Il
few of his friends at his home on Ban
gor street. in honor of his birthday.
The rooms and tables were prettily
decorated with flowers and a dainty
lunch was served after the play.
Among the guests of the evening was
Mr. Folsom's sister, Mrs. H. w. Kicker
of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

Shampooing, manicuring. chiropody.
face and neck massage, hair dressing
and marcel waving. German method.
Scientific treatment Of the scalp, ladies
and gentlemen. Gertrude f. Moore,
Augusta Trust Co. Bldg. Tel. 3S-11.
mch4t thu&Sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The pupils in dawing in the Angus
ia public schools contributed a good
number of the winners in March prize
contest of the School Arts Book pub
lished in Worcester. Mass. Mildred
Raynes of 122 Sewall street won a
third prize. while among those given
honorable mention are Catherine Ca
rey. Donald Freeman, Beatrice Kim
ball. Theresa Morissey and Marjorie
Ripley of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

Bowditch 4 Webster make timely
display of loose and pressed herbs. a
few of the 400 different varieties which
they, carry. They make speciality of
herbal and family medicines and guar
antee the freshness and reliability of
every article in stock. Their store is
safe place to have all formulas filled
or prescriptions prepared, and they
carry many articles not readily found
in retail drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
TOWN ELECTIONS.

BIGELOW'-S electmen, c. c. Lincoln.
+. L. Donahue, c. f. Savage; town clerk.
c. c. Lincoln; school committee. Maynard
Kicker. Money appropriated: Schools.
$50; plantation charges. $l25; text books,
$40; plantation debt, s115 High school tut
ticn SIS: school flag. S. lis IS
CONCORD-Selectmen. E. o. Vittum. G.
n. Robinson, r. Boyington, town clerk.
f. o. Vittum; school committee. j: II.
Atwood; superintendent, c. e. Ball.
Money appropriated: Schools, $3.50; high
ways. $500; support of poor. 500; other
purposes, 1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
LOCAL NOTICE.

The Progressive Spiritualist Society
will hold meetings in G. A. r. hall.
Water street, Sunday March 18th at 80
and 80 p. M. DR.. Edgar w. Elmer
son of Manchester. n. H. the speaker
and test medium. Music by Prof
Theme and Mrs. Dennis. Public invit-
ed m d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

Sidney CoblenZer. who has for about
two weeks past been a patient at the
City hospital, where he underwent an
operation for appendicitis. is well along
on the road to recovery and expects to
leave for New York Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The remains of the late Patrick Gu
sack, whose funeral was held at the
National Home yesterday afternoon,
were brought to Augusta and placed i'll
the tomb at Mt Pleasant cemetery.
Intermert will be made later in the
family lot in st. Mary's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The two-story addition which NAL
colin & Dyer are building on Front
street, to be connected with their new
store. is we'll underway. The frame is
up and the work of putting on the cor
rugated iron is well along. 1t is ex-
pected that the building will shortly
be completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
Daily kennebet Journal
Card. Of thanks, obituary notices, re.
Telephone-135.

Cards. Of thanks obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect. ETC., will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
entertainments whose object is the
raising Of money, will be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
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, 1909-03-13

Friends Of Mrs. Judson Knight of
this city, who is at the City hospital
where a short time ago she submitted
to surgical operation for appended
it's will be glad to learn that she is
reported to be recovering and as COM
Portable as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

c. E. .Hoxie & Co. have crew OF
men at work for the Swift & Turner
Co. beginning the addition which thu
latter concern will build at the rear OF
it's store. The building will be similar
to that in process of erection by
Malcolm & Dyer. and will be used for
a storehouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

Sidney Barton of Dresden, who has
for the past two weeks been receiving
treatment at the Augusta City hospi-
tai for injuries sustained by being
caught on a shaft at sawmll at
Dresden, is reported to be recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

John Tarr met with an accident Fri
day morning while at work in the Ed
wards mills by stepping on lap stick
and cutting the bottom of his right
foot. He was taken to the Office Of a
surgeon where the wound was dressed,
it being necessary to take two stitches
in order to close the cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The remains Of the late Adeline
Doyon. whose death occurred at her
home in this city Thursday night from
tubercular meningitis. at the age of II
years, will be sent to ST Michael, P.
O., on Train "A this morning for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

L. NuOllOIi, IL .............. II.
Sccre-Cony I'd SO, Edwards 9. 'Goals
from floor-Pierce >, Mcdonald s. Nor
ton 5, Davis 3, Groves. Goals from fouls
Mcdonald, Davis Referee, Marshall.
Timer Dorsey. Scorer, Mayo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The number of patients at the City
hospital last night was "a, three of
whom were brought in Thursday from
other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The Howard Benevolent Union will
meet at o'clock this afternoon at 122
State street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

Melville Smith will have practically
new piano store in looks when all his
improvements are completed. See his
new al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

Lee johnson of Mercer who had been
making a short visit in the city, started
for home Friday afternoon, making the
trip by team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13
BURNT LEATHER
RETAILERS

Would learn something to their ad-
vantage by communicating with a
Manufacturer b. L. Box 17S. Boston.
Mass m1Sd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-13

The +. f. NeWbert agency has sold
part of the Julia w. Eaton farm in
Manchester to Alfred r. Leavett OF
Winthrop.