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The Dolores star., 1912-02-16
Cats Lons Walk to Old Nome.


The story OF a notable journey Of .
cat from Kingston. Surrey. Engiand.
to It's former home ut Glastonbury, -
Somersetshirc, a distance Of about iS3
miles, IL now told by an astonishsd
correspondent
In April last n cat. notified gray
and described as half Persian ID
breed. was sent from Glastonbury.
where II had been reared. to the ma
iron Of the Kingston Nursing home.
II was sent In a packing case drilled
with air holes and obviously the ant
NAL had no opportunity Of marking
the points Of its Journey. Soon after
arrival at Kingston the cat was lost,
and despite the most diligent search
ing, no trace Of II could be found.
The matron Of the nursing home has
now received a letter from Glaston
bury stating that the cat has found its
way back to its oil, home II arrived
emacia,ed and foot sore and appar
entity had walked the whole Of the
1873 miles.
The letter describes the cat on IT,
arrival as "a mere shadow Of its for
mer SELF and expresses the belief
that although terribly weak through
its wandcrings, II can be nursed back
to a healthy condition
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16
HELPFUL Gallery.

She was . maiden all forlorn. Alas!
that IN this rich and powerful land u
girl shou d be 10 such a plight and
none by to pity. The play was the
stirring drama, The Apes Revenge. "
and the maiden all forlorn had been
decoyed into the heart Of the dank
and dreadful forest by the villain and
ief, there. bound hand and foot. In the
cave thst was Inhabited by the terror
OF the underworld. the fearsome great
ape.
"Ha. Ha. surrl" cried the villain.
o. be made on to partake Of shandy.
saR In the wings, This In TO deity
Montmorency DE wowwow' Present
" the ape will return. and you viii
bs no more! Farewell!"
Presently the pad'pad Of the great
apes feet vas heard, Nearer and
nearer II crep,. and the beautiful ones
shrieks rent the air. In the distance
her lovers horse Was heard approach
inx. but hs coyid never reach her In
time 10 save her.
OH she mosned. what shall do
what shall ! do!"
Then like = bolt from the blue.
came the solution Of tho awful prob
lem from . young man In the gallery.
Throw II some nuts. miss!" he sux.
gestsd. and thereby utterly grabbed
the finest situation In the plsy.--An.
swsrs.
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16

Beckman was an architect and q NOR
tar and pestle had no Significance for
him.
Then. when they placed chestnuts
on the hearth In pairs. each one o.
cretly naming his nuts. the one that
bore a certain magic name that Ei.
sic dared not whisper aloud, inso
lently hoped away and Joined . fat
little chestnut that belonged to her
neighbor. Jack Monroe-and a. Jack
was desperately in love with plump
and fair little Susie Agnew there was
small doubt that his chestnut was
named for Susie. n Fac decreed
that Elsie's hero and Susie were to
be mated-Elsie's smile quite faded
away for all the signs were against
her!
or course they tried the mirror
charm. some Of the girls taking hand
mirrors and walking around the
seeing divers faces reflected In the
glass II was q moonlight night and
the shrubbery cast lacy black shad
ows across the path that encircled
the house Outdoors there was much
laughter and merriment
Elsie did not join them. This last
test she dared not try and so while
the others played hide-and-see In
the crisp cool air after the midnight
hour had passed. Elsie sought the al
cove In the conservative where she
had promised to meet Arthur Beck
man and give him his answer
He arrived almost as soon MS she
did. He sat down beside her and
took one cold little hand in his own
Now, Elsie!" he asked softly
oh, Arthur" she trembled. II
can't"
about IT," he said practically. for her
voice was near TO tears. His own
heart was wrung with the bitterness
Of the moment. Don't let 1t worry
you one instant. dear. You needn't
tell me WHY suppose it's another
Chop-~outu you ilhC W yoih shv
ghost dance? The orchestra is tuning
up" He tried to speak lightly but all
the spirit had gone out Of his voice.
Elsie shook her head. You don't
understand" she whispered. turning
her head half toward him so that the
soft fragrant masses OF her hair
brushed his cheek The signs were
all against ~"
He hardly breathed. so fearful was
he Of losing this blissful moment. but
her remark was puzzling.
The signs! Oh. you mean those
charms and all that clap-trap bust.
ness Of apple Earrings and melted lead
and 10 FORTH" he demanded.
"Yes-you see ! wanted to wait and
find out what Fate really had In store
for me- I thought II the signs were
propitious for my-my being happy
with you ! believed that together
with" She hesitated and turned
away her head.
Together with your love for me"
he prompted softly and he was wild
ly happy when she did not deny II.
"Would insure our happiness" she
completed,
"Fo, dc roll" calculated the Knave
OF Hearts. taking Old Mother Hub
hard in his arms so ,addenly that
tho homeless dog bounced to the floor
and rolled away Fol de roI. darling,
m r,sk all the had luck In the world
in marrying YOU II You'll have me!
Com JARED with the fact that I love
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16

She was a lady visitor TO the prtson,
kindly and well meaning. and a. she
chatted with a burglar who had been
sentenced to six months imprisonment
she thought she detected signs Of 70
form 10 him
And nov. she said. have you
any plans for the future. on the expis
alton Of your sentence"
oh. yes. ma am" he said. hopeful
ly. I've got the plans Of two banks
and a post ONCE"
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16
Msk,na Psoasus Pay.

W. J. hampton. interchangeable versi'
f,er and defatigable baseball reporter.
was recounting recently the tribuia'
tons Of q man who has earned fame
and 10 trying to earn q living BY his
pen.
Take banquets - an example"
said the colonel. sadly, Somebody
comes round to me and invites me 10
a banquet. q free meal ! accept,
Then somebody hunts me up and
says:
Colonel. Of course We expect you
to read 10 some original verse ~ the
banquet
"Whereupon. In exchange for that
one dollar free dinner. ! read aloud
ten dollars worth Of oroginai verse.
What kind Of business ID that. 10
like 70 know!"
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16
Fish Has Vocal oresas.

Perhaps the most conspicuous 81.
ample Of tho fishes that are capable
Of utterance 10 the drum.fish. 90 called
by reason Of the deep. booming noise
II produces At will. II 10 found along
the Atlantic coast. from Aassachu.
sets TO Florida.
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16

Prepared Tor u.
Hubby. I'm going In Tor the simple
life awhile"
IAN right. my dear" said hubby. ~
b. reached for his checkbooh. How
many gowns Will that rsQuissy"
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16
Social
Obligations

Dear, said Mrs, Wcstcott dramat
ically to her husband as she took tho
newspaper out Of his hands to compel
him TO give his undivided attention to
her. we've got to entertain! That's
all there Is to IL"
Well why have WEI" demanded
Westcott.
why. I'm simply ashamed to look
our friends In the face. and actually
the Ruggleses and the Squires will
think we are stingy! They've lived
here nearly year and I've never
even had luncheon In all that time
Think Of II! And I receive invita-
lions almost every day, But there's
one comfort don't go any more!
So I really don't owe n lot Of people
more than the invitation myself"
Westcott listened helplessly, trying
In vain to catch glimpse Of the
headlines In the newspaper that his
wife held. Yes" he said, In a most
desultory manner, feeling In duty
bound to make some remark In the
pause.
Yes. that's ~" went on Mrs West.
colt Well entertain! Well do some
thing big. too! Come. help me plant"
She beamed on him as she threw the
newspaper behind her. regardless OF
its landing on the floor.
But" demonstrated her husband.
weakly. these big affairs are-are
rather an expense. aren't they7"
"Oh. why didn't I think Of Il be-
fore?" Mrs Westcott asked. ignor-
ing his remark. There. they've been
gone only two months and I've owed
them something SO long! I could
have had II a week, say after they
sailed and" She paused In rapt
contemplation.
why, my dear" interposed West
colt. surprised by the peculiar trend
Of his wife's remarks. You say you
wish you could have given II a week
after they sailed! ! assume that you
mean the Rankins. hut why a week
after they sailed? Why was that time
any better than the present.
why, you see." Mrs. Westcott
gaxed on him In pity for his lack Of
comprehension. you see. could have
invited them!"
Westcott took deep breath. He
looked at his wife earnestly while his
brain tried to fathom the mystery.
You wanted to give II early SO you
could invite the Rankins to come TO
1t a week after they sailed An. yes!
30 clear-so-so-shaii we call
lucidF
oh. bother!' Mrs. Westcott impa'
tientiy exclaimed. why cant you
understand things7 always nave 10
explain everything TO you! in-
vite1 them then they'd owe me an IN
vitation. Ia nave paid what ! owe
them. but they couldn't come because
they'd be sailing Tor Europe nj the
time.
Westcott eyed his wife In admira-
ton.
Are you going to-to run the whole
party on the same principle7" he
queried. respectfully.
We'll. wen issue about twice as
hold" she explained. the fire Of vic
tory In her eyes. There are the
Browns. They're going to Florida
this winter. heard that they leave
In about week. That's Ave. for I'D
have to have the girls. too" She
looked at her husband exnltantly'
"Oh. and there are the Warrens and
the Smiths. They're going hunting to.
gether this fall somewhere up north
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16

Nstussi Law Applied.
''Ssedisss lemons are developed BY
graftings Do are the kind sometimes.
has1sl 70 o@csholdsrs. cleveland
Ladss.
The Dolores star., 1912-02-16
Sarcastic Man.

WELL" said the sarcastic man. %
he walked out Of the concert between
numbers. I'm ever so much obliged
10 the girl who sits In front OF me.
don't know what her name IL. but I'm
obliged to her
You mean the one with the fright
fully high coiffure?''
That's the girl. And she's got .
bow on top Of that"
Il don't see what you're obliged %
her for"
For not carrying an umbrella"
Hls Mature.
THAT informer 10 pigi"
(which explaius bow ~ ooDo y
squeal."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

But few visitors to Augusta know
that in the public grounds to the east
OF the State House is the last resting
place not only of Governor Lincoln,
the fifth Governor of Maine, hut also
the burial places of William Delus-
dernier Of Baileyville once member OF
the Senate from Washington county,
who died. Jan, is, 1872 Joshua Gush-
man of Winslow. member of the
House. who died in 1884, and Charles
Waterhouse Of China, clerk of the
House in the Legislature Of 1899.
The names of these three almost
forgotten dead are carved upon the
granite shaft which, still towers above
the tomb Of Governor Lincoln, over.
locking the waters of he Kennebee
Upan the front Of the tomb is the IN:
seIiption, Erected by the State
1872. while upon The front of he shaft
is the inscription. Z. lincoln Of Port
lard, Gov af Maine. died, Oct.
1879. aged 40 These inscriptions are
found on Two other sides OF the shaft.
members Of the Senate: ". Deiusder-
nief Of BaiIeyviIle. died, Jan. IS. 1912.
aged a. Members 81 the House, :
eastman Of WtnsloW died Jan. q.
1881. aged 40; Charles Watefhouse Of
China, clerk died March ]. 1879 ageG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18
GIRLS! GIRLS! SURELY TRY THIS!
DOUBLES BEAUTY or YOUR HAIR
all YOU red Is 25s ba Of Dandetns Hsir gels ustlo s.
fluffy aid abundant a once.

Immediately certain?- that's
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pears as soft, lustfous and beautiful
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taking one small strand at tiine.
This will cleanse the hair Of dust, dirt
or excessive ell and in just few mo-
ments you have doubled the beauty OF
your hair.
delightful surprise awaits. partic-s
ularly those who have been careless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18
"FAGGED-ODT" WOMEN
viii Find a Helpful Suggestion In
This Letter.

Overworked run down tagged
cut women who feel as though they
could hardly drag alo0t should prd-
TT hv Miss Renters experience. SHE
says Last winter | was COMPLETE
~ run down aad felt tagged Gut all
the time. was nervees ana had indi-
gestion.
One of my frien9s advised me 10
take Vinol ana it has done me great
good. The tired, worn-oat feeling Is
al gone and ! am strong. vigorous
and well. The stomach trouble soon
disappeared and now / eat heartily
ard have perfect digestion. I wish
every tired, weak, nervous woman
could have v4nol, for never spent
any money in my life that did me
so much good as that I spent for vi
mol Marie Richter, Detroit, Mich,
Thousands Of women and men who
were formerly weak and sicNy owe
their present rugged health TO the
wonderful strength creating effects Of
Vinol We guarantee Vinol to build
YOU up and make you strong. If il
does not we give back your money
BGwditch. Webster & co, Augusta
Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

Miss Ida Redmond was pleasantly
surprised, Wednesday evening, at her
home on Northern avenue by a large
party of her young friends, the occa-
sion being her 18th birthday. The
evening was passed with games and
music. Refreshments of chocolate,
cake and fruit We're served. MISS ked-
mond received many nice presents,
among them being a handsome gold
jewel case from the young ladies OF
the c. S. Woolworth & Co. store. The
party broke up at d late hour, all
wishing her many happy returns Of
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

whose hair has been neglected or is
seraggy, faded, dry, brittle or thin
Besides beautifying the hair, Dander-
inc dissolvesS every particle of dand-
ruff; cleanses, purifies and invigorates
the scalp, forever stopping itching an,
falling hair, but what will please
You most Will be after few
weeks use Of Danderine. when you
win actually see new hair-iine and
downy at first-yes-hut really new
hair growing all over the scalp. If
you care for pretty, soft hair, and lots
of it. surely get 25 cent bottle CT
KnoWltons Danderine from any drug
store or toilet counter and Just try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

II. Price Weber and Co. are now
PLAYING i'll the Provinces and of the
appearance of the company in st. John
the Daily Telegraph says: H. Price
Weber and Miss Edwina Gray APP
peared on the Opera House stage, Sat
urdav. for the first time in St. John
in 10 years and it is safe to say that
they never received more enthusiast
tie reception. Fer 81 years Mr.. Web
her has been before the public of the
maritime provinces and the eastern
states and he and his wife are too well
known to need. any introduction IN
this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18
Plan Your Trip to California Now.

through daily trains to California via
the Chicago, Union Pacific and North
Western Line. Meals in dining cars,
sevviee unequalled. Escape the dis
comforts of the long cold winter
rnonths. and enjoy the glorious free
dom of outdoor summer life in the
sunlit fields of California. We will
help you plan your trip and supply
you with illustrated and descriptive
booklets rates, train schedules and
full particulars. j. f. Britain, Gen
eral Agent, Chicago and North West
err Ry., 800 Washington ST, Boston,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

Thomas Leigh is speaking on the
stump in New York state for the Re-
publican National committee. accord
ing to a letter received from him by a
friend in this city. He has been
speaking in New York city and in
Brooklyn and left, Thursday, for the
upper part of the state. where he has
been assigned to the counties OF
Ulster; Yates, Monroe and Wyoming
He will close the campaign at Roches-
ter on Saturday night. Nov. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18
l),siIy ksnnebec 1cIg.ssl
1875

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res.
ciutions of respect, etc, will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-.
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a 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 g
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, 1912-10-18

he danger in USING patent medi
aires is frog1 the stimuIants and dan
seIous drugs which mar, o. them
depend on for their temporary effect.
Because it is free from alcohol mar
cotics and dangerous drugs, Father
Johns Medicine has had 80 years of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

success as a tonic and body builder
fer healing throat and lungs and il
the treatment of coughs and colds
Father Johns Medicine is a doctor
prescription pure ana wholesome
Guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

! until. Thursday night oct. 8, when he
died.
The funeral of Coy Lincoln took
place at Augusta, oct. Is, 1929. with
appropriate military honors. The
stores in town were closed and all
public business suspended after u
o'clock, noon, on the day of the funeral.
The funeral Grafton was delivered in
the South Parish Congregational
church, which is said to have held on
that day the largest audience in its
history. The funeral Grafton was de-
livered by DR.. Nichols of Portland.
The hearse MAS accompanied by
mdge Bridge Gen. King, Judge
Weston, Peleg Sprague, Robert p.
DUNLAP z. II. Gardiner. Mark Harris
and Isaac Reed IS pail bearers and
Tie Gardiner Rife Co. as a body guard.
It was preceded by the augusta, Hal
oN ell. Water9ilIe and Winthrop Light
..fantry. form ms a battalion under
command Of 8Iajor Amos Stickney as
an escort. while the Hallowell ArtH7
Iery. stationed ON the public grounds,
fired minute guns. The whole of the
militia was under command of Col
James K. Bachelor Of Readfieid. The
he arse vas followed by the committee
Of aftangem9nts. The Governors
horse was led by his servam. The
Governors aids. his relations, among
whom was his brother Levi Lincoln
Governor Of Massachusetts, and a long
procession. formed in the usual order
on such occasions. moved slowly 10 the
sound of s0ilnen music, amid the toll
| =, e ~ Ilarx-
the tomb on the public grounds,
where the body was deposited and vol
leys of musketry fired over it.
Resolve for Monument.
I It was not until after Senator De
lrsdernier's death that the last resting
place of Governor Lincoln and the
! other legislators. who died at Augusta
was suitably marked. The monument
and enclosure, which now surround
( the tomb. We're provided for by Chap
ter 81 of the Resolves of 1912, which
is as follows
Resolved, That the Governor and
! Council be authorized to select por-
tor Of the public ground in front o;
the Capitol for the interment of pub
i lie oficers dying at the seat of gov
ernment. to define its limits in some
Suitable manner AMI TO ornament with
Trees and in such other mode as they
nay deem expedient.
Resolved. That the Governor and
| Council be further authorized To cause
suitable and durable monuments to be
erected over the graves of those per
| sons, who now are, or hereafter may
lie inferred upon the public grounds
with appropriate inscriptions.
Resolved That sum not exceeding
$500 be and hereby is appropriated foi
the purposes indicated in the foregoing
resolves, and that the Governor and
Council be requested TO eXpend such
further sums as may be placed IN
their hands for any Of said purposes
TX private donation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

The Miriam Circle will meet at
O'Clock this fFriday) evening, with
Mrs Rines, IS Stone street. The meet
ing will be IN the form of Halloween
social. and all members are earnestly
requested to attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Opera House E.

4 famous artist is in search of :, model
ia ros.. for a picture ,eptiued IN LoAe'
and ne hnaly engages sweet faced
Vonne ei,4 WHOSE, beautiy<and simplicity
eantar. his heart.
one night after reception. at his
stndio where the simple model Loans of
The artists love Tor lier, Il sosiety lads.
whose imagination haA l5l hei 10 believe
that she would soan sDeconc his vile
wakes ltp to the fact that sAo has a
avail Ne are int oduced To the lines
of this beautiful poem and the manner
in which the Edison Company has car
ried ont its theme is brought About by
an accident to the model lvlica bids fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

High proof pyro denatured alcohol
only 10 cents 9 pint or 50 cents a gal
lon at Bowdtch & Webster's. 1t pre-
vents frozen radiators or the automo-
bile and is the cheapest and best fuel
for chatting dishes and alcohol stoves.
They show new leaf sage, eatnip ana
horse radish root.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

Tinker and large maekerel, salmon,
halibut. butter fish. oysters, clans,
etc, newly arrived at l.. S. Young $.
Mackere small ana large, 10 cents.
nnllnd-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18
Friday, October 1s, 1912.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Judge Harold e. Cook Of the probate
court is absent for a few days in New
Brunswick and Aroostoon county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

,The Bohemian Girl Monday, Oct. p.
II is an almost entirely new Bohemian
Girl that the Aborn Opera Company VIII
present at the opera House on Monday
evening. Oct 81 Not new ~ reG1i q IT'S
music. as all of the sweet old D'ste les
are eff course retained, but IN ass351ion
thereto. there are several airs ineinted
that were composed especially ie me
operatic festival Of the French Srs2Rd
Empire. The latter Were not sefS IN
ans American production ., Hse To-
ber,faA Girl previous 10 their intro-
anctionSby the Aborns in their speeta-
e,ilar version last season, the Same as
,bsf now being given. The claim TO
newness for their production, it IS sad
i. based on the lavislness and COM
nieteness with which Milton and sar-
cent 6born have put 1t on. Go it. it is
claimed, they have given scenic adorn-
ment such as never before hao eeeii
shpplied to this opera, and one that
takes rank with the famous productions
of the Metropolitan Opera House ana
in CARVING out the detail OF the opera
six scenes they have introduced-a num-
her of novelties among when a score
of horses figure prominently, parucularN
so in the pursuit of the Gypsy ehie1 al
the finale of the last act which shows
him with the child, Airline, that ne Is
abducting in his arms, riding madiy up
the winding road of the mountain anu
following him at mad pace are a score
of cavalrymen. In the GYPSY Camp are
seen not only the band of real Gypsies'
but everything that one would be APT
to find in such surroundings. dogs geese
chickens, pigs, etc, that lend greatly 10
its realism In the street Far among
the features will be the Hasson Ben All
troupe of whiriwind acrobats, than
whom, none are greater, and lastly N
the Marble Halls in place of the stately
minuet that was formerly done peau-
tiful ballet "The Dance of the Hours
| from "La Giocenda' has been supsu-
tuted. This is one of the largest or
| carnations now touring, and numbers
among its more important members
Blanche Morrison, Claudia Albright ROY
Pitcher James stevens, Joseph Florian'
| Clifton Webb, Geraldine Bruce and
others. Price 75c., S100 and s1.5o. Seat
| sale opens this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-18

Queen Temple Pythian Sisters Will
hold a rnmmage sale, Friday and Sat
urday. OCT. % ana %, az No. 12S Water
street