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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

is simplicity itself suppose, for ex-
an4fte, you have written down the jack OF
clufis After the concentration hoax you
have asked him to mention two suits.
only To Asxe him promptly decide on dia-
nIoadS#&d spades
''NefETfweh,' you say. "You have
chosetrsafamonds and spades Now well
put these aside. That leaves. out of the
four suits, only hearts and clubs. doesn't
it?''
when the spectator has agreed that
this is eorrect-as, obviously, it is-then
say
Now, of the two remaining suits,
mention one
suppose he says hearts.
Very Well You say. Wen put that
aside, too. Now that leaves only clubs
doesn't it,"
You have now pinned him down to
the suit YOU yourself selected. 1t only
remains TO get to the proper Garland
that is accomplished by similar pro-
cess of elimination Ask one of tho
spectators 10 mention two of the -four
cards in that suit. suppose ne names the
King and queen-or any other combina-
ton of two without the jack in it,
NFi9 We'll YOU must say. 'WeH lax
those aside Now that leaves only the
jack and ace. doesn't it, Now of those
two, mention one
The king" says the spectator.
Very we'll" you reply. Wen put that
aside-and that leaves only the jack
Now look al the name of the card l
| wrote down before we started"
Self evidently, there are endless vari-
atoms to the trick. II may easily be
elaborated until it includes all the cards
in the deck. But in working it there is
only this to remember. If the person Sc
lectipg the suits names the one you have
already picked, disregard the others and
begin working ON that If he fails IL
mention it disregard the ones he does
mention hr pretending to put them
aside" until, by elimination. you have
forced him to the suit YOU want 1t can
not fail-and il is rare indeed that any
ene watching It ever ''catches on te
how it is done. for your questions are
put TO him rapidly and he is not allowed
time to see the process of elimination
involved -Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29
Speed on the Ocean.

Nothing 50 appeals ~ t}e world Just
now as speed. and nothing 50 illustrates
the prodleai Hate II which millions are
being spent unoa waiships as the conf
narrative speed Of the fastest merchant
men and the 30 called battle cruisers of
England. Germany and other Powers. y
decade ago there Was rot a warship in
existence which could cross the Atlantic
at The rate Of . and "a fraction knots
maintained b tie German liner peutsch-
land number Of war vessels were
credited on paper with higher speed
through having established records FOR
brief runs or over short courses. but il
was well recognized that they could
not do it from shore to shore. Naval de-
signers had not Yet fully learned how
TO spend with reckless hand, and there
was more regard for economy when
cruising at slower speeds.
But in 1905, when the Lusitania and
Mauretania were smashing records It
was announced that the Indomitable of
the then new battle cruiser type. had
carried the Prince OF Wales, now King
George back to England after the Que
bee tereentennial at a sustained speed
OF over % knots. or better than either
of the great Cunarders had then done
since then the practice of putting into 4
single vessel costly engines or turbines
capable of running all the mills in half
A dozen factory cities has been carried to
new lengths. The highest speed that the
Mauretania and Lusitania were reported
as reaching for brief stretches on their
trial trips was IS knots, but both English
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29
Woman a Lawyer at Eighty. One.

The claim Is made for Belvl Ann
lockwood, Of Washington. who now
celebrates her eight first birthday. that
she IS the oldest practicing lawyer in
the world. There may be obscure in
stances IN which this record is sur
passed: indeed. If the Technology we're
literally construed. il is likely that a
good many others retired from the ae-
tive Profession may be found occasion
ally practioingn quietly in spite Of
their years.
In surprising the SAGE of the Psalm
list. however, and still actively eneag-
ed in her chosen work. this remark
able woman makes a mark IN contcm-
rorant OTIS history. 1t is not so long
30 as To be forgotten by the present
generation that Belva Lockwood stood
as candidate upon the suffrage ticket
Fer President of the United States. and
GO quite a considerable handful OF
votes.
Her place as veteran OF the cause
of woman suffrage cannot be disputed.
And she has survived. in the anjoy-
ment Of health and full intellectual
powers. to see that cause advanced
cnnspicuously III the late election
Boston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Skowhegan, Me- March 2S--tSpe-
ciaD Skowhegan, Maine. has a couple
who for the last l. years have been
adding one new baby to their familE
about every year. but having found
this too slow have now started in with
twins. The parents are Mir and Mrs.
Fred Thibeault who about month ago
became the parents of twins
The high cost of living does not
worry them. although Mr.. Thibeault is
working for about ST. a week. He Is
employed by the Maine Central Rail
road as section hand The family lives
comfortably in their homo on North
avenue The children are dressed
neatly and are clean in their personal
appearance Mr.. Thibeault says that
though there is one more each Year Il
feed yet he has had experience enough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

pumps some We're as large as a quarter
ana they were scattered all over my face
IN blotches. In a nights time my face was
so full of them that l could not sleep on
account Of the itch.
There was no cure. Medicines. salves,
pills, nothing helped. until saw about the
Cuucura Soap and Ointment in the paper.
used them just as directions told me.
and to my astonishment found great
change, and after u week or so, was cured.
My complexion is rosy and smooth instead
OF oily, rough and pimply as it used to be-.
tSigned) Albert Goldberg, Jan. -. 1912.
For more than generation Cuticura Soap
and Ointment have been the fayorites for
the treatment of eczemas. rashes, itchings,
lrritations and other torturing. disfguring
humors of the skin and scalp. Sold every
where. Sample of each mailed free, with
32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuti-
cilra, Dept II, Boston,"
Ho-fender-faced men should use Cuticura
Soap Shaving Stick, 25c. Sample tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

the previous year to notice no special
difference in providing He said tina.
he and Mrs. Thiheault thought whes-
the first one came that il was quite .
task to care for il. but as each add
tienal enc came To the family the task
became less noticeable and now with
the twins they believe that this iast
addition is still easier to care for NJ
and Mrs Thibeault have planned T.
make their living quite economical AMI
though they have plenty Of nourishinE
food yet it is simple. They eat con
siderable meat hut II is not Of the por
ter house steak variety They hoos >
some Of the cheaper cuts ard By sim
pie methods of cooking make them in
eiting. They eat considerable bread
Mrs. Thibeault makes enough eaca
time 50 that the task is not burden
some
Mr. and Mrs Thibeault were both
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

born in Canada They We're married
is Years ago and have had born T.
them in that time fourteen children,
two having died The others are
strong and healthy. i pair of twins
cane to them a month and half az
and these are we'll too. Nrsa Thi-
beault is about s. years old. Her
name was Miss clara BASQUE before
her marriage. They have lived in this
country - years Mr. Thiheault has
been employed by the Maine Central
railroad tiNe Nears and prior to that
worked in the oil cloth shop.
The accompanying picture shows
MI and Mrs. Thiheault holding their
twins, Anna and Elmer. with the rest
of their family. The names of which
are as follows according 90 their ages.
ora. Is: Edward. -: Alma. L. Eddie.
10. Elise. 9 Anil 5: Lillian. :; Elsie.
.; Robert =, Erstine l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29
Health Restored


Mr.. Hurd OF SO. orrington was con-
siant sufferer from bihousness and in
digestion. Read what he says.
Z have used the True Il. f" At
woods Medicine for ten years I was
sick for number Of years, could not
get any relief until / commenced to use
L. e Atwood's Medicine. II made
well man OF me, use it for most
every kind OF sickness in my family
and consider it one of the best medi-
eines that is made"
A. N. Hurd. So. orrington, Me.
A large bottle 50 cents at the near
by store, or sample free by mail, if
you never used it. ADDRESS,
Il. F." MEDICINE co. Portland. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

The only salaried cat in the United
States. sn far as one can find out. has
just died in New orleans, and Was
given a proper burial. This was OH
Tom. who for years had been carried
on the Board of Trade as official rat
catcher. with Il salary of 10 cents a
day, and was never discharged, though
in his later years he was as reluctant
as other veteran office holders 10 -
busy But he had no enemies except
of the feline sort. ard his framed pic
ture is To adorn the directors room at
the Board of Springfield Re-
publican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

1t is now heine rumored in town that
there will be Il city baseball league,
this coming season. Manager Jerry
Garey Of the Pettingill's Corner team
announce that he viii have a team
represented in the league. The Sacred
Heart Club, on Sand Hill, has also sig =
nificd its intention Of going into the
league. With two or three moreAteams.
which can be easily secured, some good
baseball should be in evidence. \ meet
ing VIII soon he held al the Registra-
ton room in City building, when plans
will pe drawn up for the coming sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Australian women enjoy the parlia-
mentary franchise, but they are still
unsatisfied and militant. In the Mel
bourne theaters there has of late been
an epidemic of stabbing with hatpins
The ushers and other, officials have been
the principal sufferers. Said one man
agcr: The ushers frequently come tt
me bleeding from wounds in their legs
have seen cases where the hatpin
has been thrust in as far as ii woulC
go. That is not far removed from at
tempted murder"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Frank Fapnah, who is held for the
murder Of Edward Hardy. March 20, on
The shore ei Tesus stream and who
was, Wedn selity. committed to the
county Jail 10 await 1he action OF the
Grand jury, seemed, Thursday, to be
on the point Of collapse, but since that
time. after comforting With his counsel
appears to he in a more cheerful mood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

4 strong box containing family rec
ords and hemlooms was opened few
days ago to examine an old manu-
script The box had not been disturb
ed for several years and the women
who had taken il into private room
We're surprised when theE removed
an eld-fashionel open face watch from
its resting place 10 Eear it tick loudly.
This To them WAS evidence that the
box had been tampered with. Bat cv-
erything was found intact and in
keeping with the memorandum Of con
tents. and they were much perpieXed
because of the ticking watch. which
ceased its activity before the box was
returned to it's place. \ matchmaker
Who vas consulted said that such
.momentary life" in dead" timepiee-
IS when disturbed was not unusual
New York Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

and German battle cruisers have ma
terfally exceeded that for continuous
runs Of over eight hours duration. Tue
British Lion registered 81 knots and the
Princess Royal within d few weeks has
hettered even that.
Inder these conditions the importance
of sabsldlzng mere 24-knat liners suca
Is those proposed for tue British-Ganad-
ian service, recently referred ta by ths
Republican. seems comparatively slight
TIE time has passed when the fastest
merchantmen could show a eleau pair
Of heels To any sea-goins warship, aud
il has PASSED TO the tune Of building
battle cruisers Tor sl08ad8a ar $is.ee.eo
each instead of rnny protected cruisers
for $4,000 or 5000 COS Springfield Re
publican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

4 first meeting Of creditors was held.
friday forenoon, at the office of the
referee in bankruptcy for Nennebac
county, in the ease IF Irving 7. Ward
Of HollowoH, bankrupt in which no
assets were found. no trustee was APP
pointed, and ~ further meetings VII
be held until ordered by the court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Dir. Albert Weidemann. one ef the
German delegates to the International
congress of Chambers Of Commerce
found one OF the most agreeable fea-
lures Of American towns To BE athe
universal garden about the American
dwelling and the absence of fences or
hedges. The effect. he SAYS. IS very
attractive; most Of the smaller towns
are made to resemble parks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Miss Grace f. Haseonle. who is visit
ing her auu1. Mrs. William T. Noble. e
Court street, and Who for the past few
days las heen suffering from bad
attack cf tonsilitis, is reported 10 be
ereatly improNed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

pimples, all kinds. I
was 50 ashamed of my
self that | did not go
out of the house. In
fact / did not want to
show myself to my
friends. Only the face
was broken out and
some parts of the hips.
The pimples were red,
large and disfiguring.
Some came TO a head
and some Game in hin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

mals hairs imported is that of the camel
The camel is commonly of a dirty brown
II color, but parts of its body may be
Whit as may be streaks i'm its name
called veins The camel's hair is Of SUI
pertea strength. and it's fine WHITE air
Of sufficient length is used as sub<tl-
tute for natural white human hair
White hair of the camel is worth SIS an
ounce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Miss Elsie HalWay, a teacher IN the
Brideton schools. who had for few
days been the guest of her aunt, Mrs
George W. Motherwell. in this city left.
Friday for her home III Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

IF IS not a stretch of the imagina :
ton to say that the automobile bust
ness will eventually exceed tie entire
business of the railroads Of the United
States said +. A. Soldering, a few
DAYS ago, in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Miss Frances E. Milton left Friday.
for Belgrade Lakes, going there for lhe
benefit % her health. and VIII br tha
guest Of Mr.. and MIS-. Carroll l.
Houghton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

Miss Irma Alice of Melrose. Mass. is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. +. +. Brad
bury, of this y. fol a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29
DaiIy kennebee Journal
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Merton Bailey Of this city left, Fri
Gay, on thel p II. train for Boston on
a short business TRIP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29

F. J {. Little is in New York CITY
for few days. on matters of husi
ness nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-29
P|NPLES RED, LARGE
AND DIST TOURING
So Ashamed Did Not Go Out. In
Nights Time Full of Them. Cured
by Cuticura Soap and Ointment.

2sH Watkins St., Brooklyn, n. va
when was sixteen years Of age, / noticed
blackheads coming out on my face. then
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22
BILL FOR SEVEN GREAT
HIGHWAYS PASSES SENATE

OLYMPIA. Wash. Feb 20 Sep-
at3r Nichols bin Tor seven arctlaI
highwnys vas passed by the senate
Friday with only two diss.n. Ing
votes These highways viii bc as
follows.
Starting az Blaine. to Eeliing.
ham Nj Vernon. Everett Seattle.
ReBton. Kent. Auburn. Tacoma.
Olympia. Tcniuo. Cenualia. CHE.
balls. go Vancouver, known as the
Pacific highway.
.. Starting a the Pacific hleh.
way at Rcuton. then over the Su
oualmie pass to Yakima valley tu
Wenatchcc. Watorvlllc. Spokane
and the Idaho border. 10 De- known
as tho Sunset highway
3 Starting at the suns hgh-
way ut Ellenshurg. 10 North Naki-
ma. Kcnnewi i-k. pasoo. Walla Wal
Ia. DAYTON. ColfaN. Spokane. Deer
Park. Loon lake. Colyille to Canadi
an border. to be known as Inland
Empire highway
.. Starting at the Inland Empire
highway az Dayton to pomeroy TO
the Idaho border, to- comprise the
first division OF the Eastern route.
starting az the Idaho border at tho
Lewiston and t'niontown road to
Pullman. Pnl1uso. Garfield thcn
Joining the Inland EN-
pire highway. 10 comprise the see.
ond division Of the Eastern route.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22

lie was tall aud spare aud ca.
davcrous. and az he regarded me
through great horn.rimmed spec
tacIes. he gently sroked a long
gray beard
MY boy" he said. what Is the
spirit OF your city7'
Weller nov you" but al
ready he had turned his back on
me and was making off with long
strides.
What is the spirit Of your city?'
I scratched my head and ponder
ed IN perplexity.
HiAn't ,s;dow. but I'd find out.
Very we'll.
What" said 10 the big police.
man on the corner. rs the spirit Of
our city7'
For moment he Rlared at me,
but finding my eager, upturned face
guilelesB. he merely motioned me
out Of the way.
Get along, get along" he
growled.
mot lad spirit at that" !
muscd, as I pursued my course, but
ono hardly in keeping with the dig
nityof the city"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22

Hello Yes. just a moment"
Dorothy Craven. deity slipping
piuEs into their places on the
switchboard az the Frye hotel.
looked suddenly up. and straight
into the brown eyes OF a big. good
looking stranger.
Oh" she Eaapcd. and the blue
eyes fcll to tn accompaniment Of a
becoming flood OF color
That was six months Reo
"Wednesday Dorothy Craven and
The hla. good iookiug stranger with
the brown eyes we're married in
raroms.
Last September Karl Thelie left
his mining and mercantile luter.
ssta In ldltsrod. AlaHka. and sailed
for Seattle Hc wanted glimpse
% the States lie wanted 10 ref
away from the ~ m.ueF ard miners
snd work. and just loaf and have a
good time ard rest a. lle recis
tered No the Frye hotel. on Ycsier
way.
The bent head of The fairhaired
giri at the switch board attracted
his attention Each day 90 took
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22
WHAT is THE SPIRIT OF SEATTLE?-

/ must look elsewhere or forever
dodge the bespectacled old man
AZ luncheon ! leaned earnestly
across the counter and put my ques.
tion 10 the blonde young waitress.
How do / know when you hardly
dor she answered, nlppantly See
tho mayor"
To the city hall went
Mayor Cotterill. said, what "a
tho spirit Of our city,"
How did YOU get in?' he oom.
tered.
Just a simple little question. and
one that should interest everyone
yet every time | sprung II was
taken for simple minded and
harmless young bug.
Il sneaked In" | admitted, hut
wanted 10 find this out because
there Is an old gentleman ! know
who wants ~ know. You surely can
tell me-.
"Hum-yes, certainly" rumbled
the mayor.
"The spirit OF destiny Is tho spirit
Of Seattle. a belief In the resources
and location OF Seattle as an cndow
ment OF ultimate greatness, but re.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22

3 Starting ~ Inland Empire
highway at Pasco. Co C1nucli Ritz.
vile. SpraEue. Cheney and Spo-
tsne. 60 bc tlwl as ne Central
Washington hiehW S.
e. Stirring at Pacific highway at
Aabrrn 20 Enumclav. following
state road 40 { 90 Yakima. with
haach roads Iu Pierce county 10
2 inicr National rark, 10 be known
. Pioneer highway
T. Starting az Pacific highway az
Tacoma, TO Elbc then branching
first 10 connect with Rainier Ma.
Noaal park. and thc other section
no.ug through Min rll. Morton.
KlicNtat Forest. Chehal'S Pc EU.
South pend. Holman. 20 be known
National pagk highway. Also
starting at Pacific highway at
olympia. completing state roads
mine and IA to cuclrcle Olympia
peninsula. to be known as Olympic
highway.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22
GETS Police
AFTER WIFE

1 Sought by the police and sher
iffs office. Mrs Minnie Nnrmiie.
former wife Of Simon Normiie
wealthy Seattle contractor. has
vanished completely. and no trace
Of her can be- found MrE Normiie
IL wanted on an cKiortion charge,
The NurmlicB we're divorced z
years ago
According 90 Normllo Mrs Nor
mile attempted 20 obtain 100000
from him on threat that unleas he
gave her the money she would con.
meet his name with a Nevada tnur.
der - years aro
Hiram & GU attorney for Nor.
mile. admitted tha, Normiie was
In the PARTY of the murdered man
to whom Mrs Normile refers whom
the murder was committed. but
was absolutely cXoncrated
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22
TELLS TALE
OFSHAMEIN
COURTROOM
Woman Denies She
Moved Trunk Into
Employers Apart
ments.

Sobblng and moanirg, Mrs. Roee
Marshall, charged with the theft Of
5f2o from John Wis,, a farmer, al
most collapsed on the witness
.tand Friday afternoon, when she
red G,tails Of her life.
Mrs. MnrThall declared Nist and
lhe had lived as husband and wife.
hat he turned over the money to
her. and she had lost it
She vchcmcntly dvuied that she
rad ever been arrested before. or
bargcd with crime Her family.
he said ~ a highly respected one
- Kentucky,
Hired az houseseeper
She read WiHtH ndvortifemUnh
she said. for houHrkooper 10 -
1n a chicken ranch Sh applied
'nr the position and secured ~.
Nist she declared then moved
from the Sea View hotel "a a
house on Union a. and she cams
o live with him. for few dayH
q rlor 20 thcir ini aided departure
isr the ranch Thcy packed up
heir belongings. to have them aent
Io the depot. Mrs. Marshall teuu-
red. and Wirt turned the money
over to her for safot "plng She
went out go buy some stockings.
he told the jury, aud the money
AZ lost
ON the way home ! met Cath
suc priest Mrs ~ lruhali said.
aud ! felt 90 ashamed ~ myself
n whai / had done felt couirite
and penitcut. and I made up my
mind not 10 go hack
Wis, denied he had any init
mate relations witn Mrs. Mar
shall. When he employed her.
ne said. he ~aH surprised the
next day by her noVira her
trunk into his ap' rtments. He
Immediately ordered her TO
have i, ren, 70 the depot. he
said.
tie was packing up his things
and carcieAEiy left hts money on
the table. wiHi testified After
ward he found both woman and the
money gone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-02-22

qulring ever and always the appli-
cation of energy and enthusiasm
aud devotion which can be brought
TO bear 10 accomplish that destiny
Good Certainly the mayor knew
An right, but I'd Just be sure, so the
old man could have no fault 10 find
with my answer so down TO the
Commercial Club | went
Mr. Lewis not n variation in
the question what is the spirit Of
seattlc?'
..Ahha. a philosopher laughed
thc secretary OF the club
No sir. | am not ! defended
Il know an old gentleman who
wants TO know. and must tell him.
every well. The spirit of boost
is characteristic OF Seattle, q desire
TO make Seattle better, TO make II
bigger and to make It more widely
known. A desire to have Seattle
superior In every way and to let the
0orld know that IL rs superior
was a little bewildered.
The policeman had said. Get
along"
The waitress had said, ASK the
mayor"