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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
A ROYAL RECEPTION
10 Be Given Comm ander. in Chief Van
SAINT at Portland.

portland, Me-. March 27.-Arrange
ments are progressing finely for the
reception to be rendered by the men,
bers of Bosworth Post, G. A. r.. 10
Communicating Chief Samuel r. Van
SAINT of Minneapolis on the evening of
April IL. Mr. Van SAINT is a former
governor of Minnesota and is an in
teresting speaker.
Governor Fernald is to be a guest of
the occasion and it is expected that
there will be at least three ex-gov-
errors. Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain.
Henry b. Cleaves and Frederick ROBBIE.
Department Commander Augustus
W. McCausland of Gardiner and his
stan and Past Department Commander
woodbury. K. Dana of Westbrook and
ms assistant. Adjutant General VIM.
H. Holston, are expected in attendance.
a supper is to be served to the mem
bers of the Post and their distinguish
ed guests and following this a recep-
tlon VIII be held to give the members
OF the other patriotic organizations al
lied to the G. A. r.. a chance to meet
the corlmander-in- chief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
REORGANiZATIO EFFECTED.
A. E. Clark Camp, Sons Of Veterans
Renews Its Life Lease.

Belfast. Me. March 27-(SpeciaD. -
The newly re-organized camp, Sons of
Veterans starts out upon its new ca
reer with bright prospects and it's
membership will doubtless increase
rapidly. The camp viii still retain its
old name, the A. t. Clark Camp, in
honor of Capt. A. T. Clark, a brave
soldier and highly respected citizen
The -orsaniza ton and installation of
officers was conducted by Division
Commander William II. Cressev of
Cumberland Mills assisted by Senior
Vice Commander Charles L. Chase of
Newport. and Junior Vice Commander
Ernest r. Waldron Of Bangor The
officers elected We're
Commander, Charles F. Merriam:
senior vice commander Edgar l.. Hard
ing; junior vice commander. Ralph l.
Morse: camp council, c. NJ. Smalley,
Walter S. Packard, Charles Young;
delegate large, c. l.. Wright: dele
gate. Erwin Woods; first sergeant. c.
Nj. Young: treasurer. Erwin Woods;
patriotic instructor. c. NJ. Smalley:
chaplain, C. l.. Wright: color bearer.
william Hohnson; guide. J. c. Ben
nett inner guard. Frank Roberts;
outer guard. Melvin Staples: principal
musician, Earl Thomas: committee of
conference with Thomas H. Marshall
POST. g. A. r.. C. NJ. Smalley. E. l..
Harding, Ralph l. Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
BOWDITCH.
WEBSTERCO.
ml8eodtf
Would You Enjoy
Healthy Old Age?

Advantageous bring tendency to
GOODNESS ofShe hands and feet, resulting
from sluggsFcirculation a torpid liver and
constipation This is condition, not a
disease, and can best be remedied by taking
Smiths Pineapple and Butternut Pills which
invigorate the liver, cleanse ana revitalize
the blood and tone up the whole system.
They are of inestimable value, not only in
advanced age, but also for people of all
ages. They prevent premature wrinkles,
give health glow to the skin, and under
their antiseptic and blood cleansing nflu-
ences the complexion retains its freshness
while sallowness permanently disappears.
Hundreds Of grateful old ladies in their
letters write: = VcsY pills make me look
and feel ten yearsyoanger. Smiths Pine
apple and Butternut Pills always make old
age comfortable, and promote digestion and
nutrition by their specific action on the
stomach, liver and bowels. Physicians use
and recommend They form no habit.
You should always keep them on hand.
These little Vegetable Pills will ward OFT
many ills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
BEAUTY HINTS.
Bathroom Luxuries.

Scented sea salt, lavender perfumed
powder and cheeseclOth bags holding
a mixture of white cornmeal and pow
dered orris root for Sottening and per-
Tuning the bathing water are includ-
ed among the toilet accessories which
one daintily groomed young girl con-
sideis necessary for sanitary safety as
well as for absolute physical comforts.
On the same list are several bath
mitts of different sizes face cloths of
softest chamoiS and sponges of super
fine quality TO be used alternately
while the others are beirg aired. dried
and summed.
Fine French flower scented soaps are
used for the hands and face, CASTLE
for general bathing ard tar soap for
shampooinG. bat there is also a re9u-
lar hair fertiliZirg and scalp cleans
ing soan. and each one Of these cakes
is kept in an individual box of silver.
crystal or celluloid.
SteriliZed toothbrushes are kept in
Stoppered glass eases. and the sanitary
tooth paste used upon them issues
from the top of n screw covered zinc
tube.
Violet and rose toilet waters are pur-
chased in perfectly air tight glass bot
ties and essences of these flowers, as
Wen as lavender smelling salts. in glass
stopparea Walls cased in hardwood
boxes.
A porcelain jar which holds the cold
cream has a glass cover which screws
on so tightly that dust cannot possibly
reach the preparations. In leather
case are orange sticks, emery boards.
cakes of cuttlebone, luster and pumice,
a tube of ointment and a nail polish
ing machine. to which a buffer is at
tached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

we'll at night. l believe there is moth
ing like the Pinkham remedies" -
Mrs. CLARA FRANKS, r. F. d., No. 8,
Knoxville, Iowa.
The success of Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, intlam-
nation, liberation, tibroid tum0rs, ir-
regularities, periodic pains, backache.
bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indi-
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinlsham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine a trial.
Proof is abundant that it has cured
thousands of others. and why should it
not cure you?
If you want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn. Mass, for it.
1t is free and always helpful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Apple croquettes.

This is specially appetizing dish to
serve with roast pork, goose or game,
and is prepared as follows:
Press the juice from sufficient
quantity Of stewed. dried apples to
make pint. Mash very fine, then
add a tablespoonful of butter, sugar to
sWeeten slightly and a few bits of
stick cinnamon. Put over the fire and
when hot stir in a tablespoonful Of
cornstarch and teaSpoOnful salt.
wet to Il thin paste with cold water
Turn out in. a creased pan and stand
aside to get cold. Then shape into
small croquettes. dip in beaten egg
E"ik' dredse with crumbs and fry in
deep hot fat Drain and serve very
hot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

John Barker. the town marshal of
i1arrlsonvilie, Kan, AYERS that he over
heard the following conversation be-
tween two little girls who are not yet
on enough to go to school: What
makes a horse act naughty when he
sees an au7o|" one asked "Its this
wav,' replied the other: Horses is
used TO seem other horses pullin' rigs,
and they don't know what to think Of
EN- goin' along without horse. I
Puess If you was to see pair Of pants
wolkin' down the street without man
In EN- you'd be scared, too"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
KENNEBEC
RIVER SIDE.

Whereas Death has again entered
oui' lraternal circle and Il link is sev-
cred from the chain which unites US,
ana We are called 10 mourn the loss
OF our beloved sister. Lillian 4. stone.
therefore he il
Resolved, That CushnOc Grange
has lost worthy member who viii be
missed. the community kind and
generous friend and neighhor
Resolved. That we extend to the be-
reaVed family our heartfelt sympathy
in their aftiicrion and commend them
TO the Heavenly Father for that com
fort which he alone can give.
Resolved, that as token of respect
to our departed sister our charter be
draped for 80 days copy of these
resolutions be placed upon our records.
one sent to the family and one to the
Eennebec Journal for publication
GERTRUDE f. WHITEHOUSE.
DELLA y. DICkEY.
CARRIE r. CLARK.
Com mil on RpSo)nt ions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
BUILDS up The TIM
and WEAK
Samose Makes Thin People Fat,
or Will Return Money

IN Samose are combined flesh giving
1000 elements that soon produces a steady
ana noticeable gain in flesh. Taken after
meals, Samose mingles with the food
ana causes it TO be assimilated so that
the 1at-producing elements are retained
IN the system, and you will soon get
good flesh, steady nerves and healthy
body.
Bowditch. Webster & Co. have seen
such remarkable results following th.
use OF Samose that they offer 10 pay for
the treatment if it does not make thin
people plump and rosy.
You run no risk whatever in buying
Samose: it is a true hash-formins food
and is sold under the guarantee Of on
OF the most reputable business houses in
Augusta, 10 refund the money if it doeS
not give complete satisfaction
Sent postpaid on receipt of price, SOC
m n. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Your Gowns.

one of the old-time reviyalS in ia
brics is the white or gray pompadour
silk with immense bouquets of flowers
sprinkled over the surface. These are
often joined by floating ends of Natter
blue ribbon.
The material makes into quaint din
ner frocks and gowns for elaborate af-
ternoon affairs when one receives or
pours tea. The fashions of that time
can be followed in making this gown:
A rather fun skirt opened in front over
a panel edged with lace or embroidery.
pointed basque. folded drapery
around the hips ana deep. shallow.
square neck edged with a frill of lace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Galettes.

Sift one pound. Of flour. rub into it a
quarter of IA pound of butter. Beat
three eggs with two-thirds of a cupful
OF granulated sugar add half a cupful
of milk and half a teaspoonful OF salt.
Work all these ingredients together
into a smooth paste.
Roll it out half an inch in thick
ness. cut out with a three-inch cutter
and place in creased, shallow pan.
Beat one egg into a tablespoonful of
sugar and tablespoonful of milk,
brush the galettes with this. prick
them with fork, and bake in fairly
quick oven for about ten, minutes.
RalsIns or currants may he added to
the flour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

This old favorite is just as savory
made from the dried as from the fresh
fruit. Cover the bottom of a but
tered pudding dish with breadcrumbs
and dot with butter. over the spread
'hick layer of stewed apples. mash
ed ana sweetened- and sprinkle with
grated nutmeg. Continue alternating
layers of crumbs and fruit until the
dish is filled. Cover closly and steam
three- quarters of an hour. Uncover
ana brown in quick oven Serve
with cream or a liquid sauce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
MOTHER IS FREED
On kidnapping Charge After Agreeing
To Give Up Twin DAUGHTERS.

Princeton. Ind. March 27.-Mrs. CO.
ra Lott, of Chocago, arrested here re-
Gently on the charge of kidnapping her
twin daughters from school at Hunt
ingburg, has been leased on conserving
to give up the children.
The father, John Tislow. arrived
from Huntingburg and took the chill
dren.
Mrs. Lott said the daughters had
written to her that they were not be
ing well treated, and they had them
selves devised the plan by which she
was to kidnap them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
SOMETHING FOR SUPPER.
CauliHower Au Gratin.

Wash a good head of caulifiower
and let stand in sailed water for halt
an hour to draw out any insects. Tie
in a piece of cheese cloth and place
head down in kettle of boiling water
and cook until tender.
Drain, set in a baking dish, scatter
over the top some crumbs mixed with
melted butter, and, if liked, a little
finely grated cheese. Brown in the
oven and serve with a white sauce.
If preferred. the cauliflower may be
steamed instead of boiled. This will
take longer. but is not so likely TO
break the vegetable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

The London employer, in hiring a
shop clerk, insists on an agreement
that the latter shalt not go into bust
ness for himself or enter the employ
of another within certain distance
radius and within a certain time limit
after leaving his employer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
WHY WOMEN SUFFER
With Flies and How to Find Last'n9
Cure.

Constipation is most frequent Gauss
of piles That is why women suffer mors
often from piles than men. Indoor "oth
and lack of exercise brings on the at
tack.
Bowditch, Webster & Co. sell Hem
Roid an internal, tablet remedy for pies
on the understanding that you can have
the money back if dissatisfied. 81 for
large bottle. DR.. Leonhardt Co, Station
B. BnhiYaaloo. N T.. mali booklet on re-
quest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

London seems to have possessed a
roller skating rink over three-quarters
Of q century ago, for in 1923 mention Of
skate for rendering the amusement
indie pendent Of frost" which was being
practically exhibited at the old ten
MS court in Windmill street"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
TOWN ELECTIONS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. +. j. Sturtevant.
clerk. J. w. Haines; town agent. Samuel
Eldridge; treasurer, G. d. Roberts; tax
collector. G. G. Hatch school committee.
+. l.. Palmer. Money appropriated:
schools 5000 highways, 5000 support of
poor, $1,000: other purposes, $13Sj5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

Mrs. Lulu Rice. of Longmont, Colo,
recently received a certificate enabling
her to practice emtalming. She was
the only woman among the seven can
didates who took the required exami-
nation and the only person who got a
certificate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
MONMOUTH.

Mrs. Ida S. Lord, wife of William +.
Lord, died Friday evening. March 25,
She had been in feeble health for many
years, but her ultimate recovery was
confidently expected until within a day
or two OF her death. Mrs. Lord was
born in Greene 40 years ago, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Madison
Sprague. She was a kind neighbor
and highly esteemed by those who
knew her Beside the husband a
daughter, Miss Laura Lord. who re-
sides at home. father and mother and
three sisters. Mrs. Lettie Daley of
Leeds, Misses Jennie and Bertha
Sprague Of Greene. survive Funeral
will be held from the home ut II NJ.
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28

WROTE TO MIS-. fIilk-
ham and took Lydia
L. Pinkham'S Vege-
table Com pound
and Liver Pills, and
am glad to say that
your medicines and
kind letters of di-
rectionS have done
more for me than
anything else and l
had the best physi-
clans here. ! can
do nv work and rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
Dodge REPORTS,

The following statistics are made pub
contracts for the erection of bnildines
IN New England. from Jan. 1. 1910 to
March p, 1910. together with a compari-
son with similar periods in previous
years. 80
Contracts awarded to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-28
AFTER 3
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegeta.
bic Compound Cured Her

Knoxville, Iowa. -"I suffered with
pains low down in my right side for
year or more and was so weak and ner-
vous that l could not do my work. 1
New-York tribune., 1910-01-30

By Charles G. D. Roberts

seemed to be the very roof of the world all naked
to the outer cold. this flat vast of solitude dimIv
outspread beneath the arctic night. line of little
hills mere knobs and hummocks, insignificant under
the bitter starlight, served to emphasize the i'm
measurable and shelterlesS atness o the surroundings
eXpanse. Somewhere beneath the unfeatured levels
the ended and the land began; but over all Law
the mOnOtony of ridged ice and icy wind scourqed
snow. The wind, which for weeks without a pause
had torn screaming across the nakedness had now
dropped INTO calm and with the calm there seemed
10 come IN the unspeakable cold of space.
Suddenly sharp noise, beginning in the dmness
Tar to the left of the Little Hills ran Swapping past
them and died off abruptly in the distance to the
Tlght 1t was the ice, thckened under that terrific
cold breaking IN order to readius itself to the new
pressure There was moment of strange mutter-
ing ana grinding; then, again the stiffness
Yet even here on the roof of the world which
seemed as II all the winds of eternity had swent i
bare, there was life life that clutched and cluno
hsey Away to the right of the Little Hills Some
InllS moved, proving slowly among the lonq RIDGES
o zee IL was gaunt. white Slouchinp startlino
SHdPe' some seven or eight feet in length and nearV
i"ur III height, with heavy shoulders and a narrow
nat proved head that hung low and swaved nnenac
1ngly from side to side as it went
Had the light been anything more than the vida
HIlhliher OF stars, 1t would have shown that this
lohey, proving shape of white had black tiDned
nuzzle bl lack edges to the long slit of its laws and
nltie cruel eyes with lids outlined in black From
lliIe TO time the prowler raised his head shifted
WIN Tiiiating nostrs and questioned with strained
ears the deadly silence. 1t was polar bear an old
male, too restless and morose to content himself
WIN sleeping away the terrible polar winter in a
snow blanketed hole.
EkOM somewhere far off to seaward came ocross
the stiffness light sound the breaking of tbin
zee the tinFie OF spashngs frozen they fell The
New-York tribune., 1910-01-30

ing assent in all eyes, went on quite clearly After
the letter relative to the antecedentS OF Countess
Olga Charitonoff had been sent learned by accident
that his Majesty the Emperor of Russia not wishing
ancient and previously hOnOred title 20 die out
and having bereft the unworthy one OF rank. be
slowed 1t upon one of the most admirable ladies OF
his court known to YOU by the name. She IS above
reproach. She was sent to America that time might
eapse for the obteratiOn OF the unfortunate esca-
pades of her predecessor in title and of is new crea
tiOn but few in Russia are aware
He paused and turned from 10 the other Of
the adversaries. NOrths rapier dropped the hOOr
as had Lepard's unstained and before its clangor
had died away the rivals had clasped hands, Their
faces study. Each had the others respect
and each was relieved at the assurance 70 the
purity of a woman-that woman they both loved.
FRIEND the American said softly and vet 50 all
might hear. the bars down. The road IS
clear. 1t lies unbroken it did before the unfortu
nate letter and should YOU win in this venture oi
hearts, l shall know that Olga. he spoke her name
very reverently can find no wOrthier
They two had forgotten that others were
present faced about as did Villalon and saw that
like action was being adopted by the surgeon and
Captain Selkirk; but | could not escape Leopard
broken reply which weed up as from depths Of Bit
ter misery and abnegatiOn.
No. Colonel the road is barred for ME irrevoca-
bly,. You understand! How can prOlOng my SUI,
to a woman whom have doubted and whom, with
best intent for the honor OF all, | have mahgned.
That in itself would be dShOnOr unless told her and
to tell her would be bring lasting grief and lear u
similar misapprehenSiOnS
They stood for long time. each holding the
others hand and each staring into the Others eyes
reading therein high thoughts and motives Inch
those of little souls may never understand Quietly
they TeinveSted themselves with their gar enrS,
while the surgeon replaced his unused nStru1 entS-
/ put the rapers into their case and the first harp
sound was the swapping OF the lid.
I'VE Captains Three found ourselves facing three
fine Americans as | have ever known " II by
command our hands came the salute. they
Strengthened and responded. We faced about and
filed away into the night: but for the great
venture of life. the Seizing of womans lo, was
over. He who lives by the sword must hoTe for 10
other wife than the phantom shape that is ets
him. that dim and elusive angel whose only ttre>s 5
that leads soldier on and on 70 meet at last a
grave wherein the miseries of lost loves forgotten
in the immutable silence and peace.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-30

stealing softly past where exhausted he had thrown
himself face downward to sleep. Poor Lepard!
WELL the night came. Knowing that he ex-
'" pected to bide his time and accept slight
wound in the muscles of his arm, and believing him
the peerless swOrdsman, had no fear tor the out
come Wishing to make the meeting appear trivial
bout of arms with nothing to conceal, l took the
precauon to tell valet that we were going to the
salon of a we'll known fencing master for try with
the oils and together saunered out tor the rem
devious.
Our opponents opportunely arrived with u.s. and
together entered the place where the only
ones. An army surgeon accompanied them, and in
business like way doffed his blue uniform, opened
his case of instruments, and laid out bandages on
small table in the of the room. Not even the
mditre ddrHeS there, complete had been
Captain Selllirks arrangements. The lights above
were perfect and the footing of the best. There
could be charge, and there was need of a toss
for position Our prinCi ipals stripped, Lepards body
showing the of many a similar encounter and
others that | knew had been gained where fields
red. North satin skinned and as smooth
though his calling had never led him into the dan
gerous jungles where savages thrust from deadly
thckets. Leopard smiling little but North's
face set and calm. | glanced at the surgeon and
wondered how long it would be before we had need
preparations, and the boom of a nearby clock
sweled mournfully clear through the walls of the
1t was time!
THEY stepped to the center of the room and we
drew back. To me it was study. The Amer
appeared take the affair so differently than
do we Frenchmen. | began to feel that the air was
surcharged with deadly determination. The duelists
gave that graceful salute which has been used from
times far gone, and their blades met. For a minute
they engaged and dsengaged thrust tentatively and
felt each others strength They came together until
the raPiers hilts changed with the sharp impact of
we'll delivered and well parried blows and instantly
they were back out of touch, matched in agility.
CnCOnsciOusly leaned forward strung to the highest
tension In the shock of that first meeting felt that
Death had entered the ROOM Leopard had met his
equal!
In friendly bouts l, who falsely had the reputa-
ton OF being the best swOrdsman in the world had
taught him all those tricks of fence which foreign
schools may give and | myself had learned on MANY
sangunary ground. He had proved adept and was
IN reality my equal; but here was a man who knew
as much as we They came together again and saw