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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

head during his captivity at st. Hell
ena.
on two other occasions, however,
the same firm did much better obtain
ing in one instance as much as E20
los for the interesting relic. In the
other case the price given was $50 A
letter. however, went with it, and the
hair had been cut from Napoleon's
head when he was on board the Belle
rophon.
After Napoleons, Nelson's hair
would seem To command the highest
figure. Two or three months ago 4
lock of the immortal admirars hair
realized no less than C 315, which
would appear to be the record. Some
years ago loo was paid for lock. II
curious contrast To that was the
amount paid a short time before for
one of his locks but long before he
had achieved any of his deeds oil
"derring do'-namely, when he was a
boy of ten. only e. was paid for this,
But even that was double the
amount that could be obtained for
some hair which had once adorned
the head of Napoleon's vanquisher,
the great Duke of Wellington When
offered for sale by auction by Messrs.
stevens 20 shillings was all that any
body would offer for it,
The hair of writer's is evidently
thought more of than that of some of
our greatest warriors. For example, 4
guineas was paid for one of Sir Wal
ter SCOTS locks inclosed in a morocco
case, when put up for sale in London.
1t is curious fact however, that
for some hair of the beard of Sir
Walters great grandfather, offered at
the same time and place, only 80 shil-
lings was bid. And this despite the
fact that there was plenty of it, mas
! much as the old man had sworn never
to shave until King James was re-
stored, as note in Sir Walters own
handwriting. included in the bargain.
I testified.
! Another writer whose hair COM
mands a fair price is oliver Goldsmith.
To obtain one of his locks his coffin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
HAIR OF GREAT MEN.
Sometimes Brings Good Price When
Sold by Locks.

There has been more traffic in the
hair of the great Napoleon than in
that of any other monarch, and the
prices have varied greatly. Some time
ago a lock that had been cut from
Napoleon's head on his deathbed az
St. Helena commanded e250 in Paris.
A few months later another lock,
which had likewise been cut after his
death, was actually disposed of in Lon
don for the sum of CT 5s
But even that was not the lowest
price at which Napoleon's hair has
been bought at a public auction. On
one occasion q lock was sold at the
rooms of Knight Frank & Rutley for
e3.
little later a sample of the Bona :
parte hair changed hands in the
metropolic for a FIVE pound note
while Messrs. Sotheby little tiue
before could get only c SIS for lock
which had been cut from Napoleon's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
PALM SUNDAY SERVICE.
Pleasant Street Nj. {. Church Calendar
Fer the Week.


\ Palm Sunday service was held at the
Pleasant street NJ. e. chufch. sunday
evening. The quartet sang THE Palms
and the service dealt with Christs tri-
umphal entrance into Jerusalem.
The adjourned business meeting and
social of the Epworth League VIII be
held, Monday evening, with Miss Mar
guerite Stevens, 4 Heath street.
The regular meeting of the w. f. 81.
s. will be held with Miss Kate Racklin,
Lawrence street. at 80 p. NJ. Wednes-
day. Subject, THE Chinese Church"
The mystery box will be used.
In recognition of Good Friday, the
program of the Thursday evening service
will be built around one thought: Who
loved me, and gave himself for me.
Special music will be rendered.
The Queen Esthers are endeavoring to
secure life members to their circle. AS
this may be honorary membership, both
men and women are concerned. Miss
Helen Cole will be glad to advise anyone
concerning the conditions of member
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

Vlous, Vivian Thompson; recitation
"'rhe Boys Plea" Frank Davis: music
Just for IA Trip to Home, Sweet
Home" Dora Romeo ard Frieda Car
vile: recitation THE Railroad Cross
ing I4endall Grant; recitation. "The
Children's hour" Flieda Carvilie; rec
;tation by Albert Thompson; song,
when l Dream of old Erin" Vivian
Thompson: dialogue, "A Slight Misun-
derstandine." F'rieda Carville and Lee
land Grant: music, Medley by the
school \ social and joyful evening Of
entertainment was held, after the pro-
gram.
The Relief Corps Sewing Circle will
meet at G. A. r. hail, on Wednesday
afternoon a Picnic supper will be
served at 6 o'clock. The regular
meeting of the Corps vii be held at
730 O'clock Initiation will be hell
at the meeting of thew. r. c., mex;
Wednesday evening, in C. a. r. hail.
William McClintock has purchased
recently a new Cadillac car.
The High and Grammar schools will
close next week for two weeks Vaca-
ton.
]. c. Byrns has returned from Wash
ington. D. G.. where he attended the
Inauguration Of President Wilson.
Miss Carolyn Merry, formerly of
Madison and lately of Providence, r..
l., has entered the employ of r. O.
Files as head milliner.
Mrs. Carl Piper is confined to her
home
DIR. F. =. Tozier is confined to his
home by blood poisoning, and is attend
ed by a trained nurse.
The marriage intentions of Ernest
King and Miss Katharine O'Brian have
been published from the pulpit of the
Catholic church.
Mrs. G. \, Poland and Mrs. B. F.
Rackliffe were in oakland, Thursday
where they attended meeting of the
Rebekah Lodge of that town.
Mrs Charles II. Wyman of Dexter is
the guest OF Mrs. w. II. Totman on
High street for few days.
The Royal Ncighbors of America
met, Friday evening at 80 at Pratt
har.
The Benton Grange Circle will meet
at the home of Mrs Fred Scott, Satur-
day afternoon.
Advertised letters at the Fairfield
! post office Mai Josephine Saimtrir. w.
H. Bean. Ralph James, Miss Caro-
line Boldue. J. Arnold Brown, John l.,
Buzzell. Mis-. Flenor Harrington, F. Q.
Noeland, George Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

was opened and the hair was inclosed
in black enameled brooch. Ten
guineas was paid for this when offered
at auction in London.
1t is not very long since a lock OF
Byron's hair was sold at Messrs. Put
tick & Simpsons salesrooms for
e13 los. The lock was inclosed in a
glass case, and with it went a letter in
the handwriting of the poets sister. to
whom the hair had belonged. 1t was
presented by her to a Mrs. Clarke, and
ultimately came under the hammer
with the result mentioned-Tit-B Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Today's Program at St. Marks.

The appointments for today at st.
Marks church are as follows; Morning
prayer at s o'clock, to be followed imme-
dately by the holy eucharist At 12.4o,
a l5-minute service of intereession. Even
song at ) o'clock The evening services
will be in the nature of paroehial cor
ference on the general subject Chris
tianity, the Religion of the Cross. - At
$50 p. M, Rev Orrok CoHoque, Phi. D.
of Old Town, will deliver the second SER
mon in the. series. on The Cross and our
Faith "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

French horse butchers are Obliged to
display signboard showing the kind of
meat they sell and are not allowed to
trade in any other sort of meat except
that of mules and donkeys. They some-
times try to pass off horsehesh as that OF
donkeys on unwary customers, because
the latter is considered to be more DELI
cate in flavor and therefore more choice.
The question of woman suffrage il
shortly to come before the new provincial
parliament of British Columbia, and. ac-
cording to reports received from that
province, public opinion has recently un-
dergone such a radical change on this
subject that suffragists are practically
assured of securing parliamentary en-
franehisement within the next Is months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Nobler and More Beautiful
NOtre Dame Church to Be Built.

the parish. instead Of to the person
joining the club. BY paying two cents
this week four cents next week, six
cents the third week. and so on until
Christmast, there will be a tidy sum
for the church. 1t is hoped to obtain
at least 800 church members of the
Savings Club.
a a. Daviau, one of the leading
French American citizens of Water
VILE spoke heartily in favor of the
new plan, and the 500 or so people
present seemed to favor it very much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

Parishioners of the Notre Dame
church ON the plains, which was de-
stroyed by fire, recently, met within
the walls of the church, at p NJ,
Sunday, and discussed plans for re-
building II. Rev. FIR Cory outlined d
plan whereby d new structure, nobler
and more beautiful than the old, viii
be erected. This is to be raised II
part by large number Of the parish
ienefs joining the Christmas Savings
Club OF the kennebec Trust Co. and
having the Christmas check given ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
WINSLOW.
WiNSLOW.

w. II. Nichols and Joseph lie Clair
made business trip to No. Fairfield,
Wednesday, stopping at Avondale
Farm. the residence of A. +. Hodges.
T.. c. Alley and sister, Mrs. Carl
Gould of Wateryille. were guests,
THURSDAY. of Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Bailey
]. II. Weeks and Mrs Clara Pope OF
Vassalhoro were guests, thursday, oil
Mr.. end Mrs r. W. Towle.
Mir. and Mrs. j. \. Jenkins called on
friends in East Nassalboro, Wednes-
day.
Chas. Bumps of China was in the
place, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Hiqh School Girls Class viii Hold
Chapel-Mothers' Meeting.

The High school girls class of the Firsi
BAPTIST church will mold Wednesday
evening, a seeiable in the vestry.
mothers meeting will be held, at
p. NJ. Thursday. in the chapel of tho
First Baptist church. Mrs F. H. Brown
will give an address on The Religious
Training of the Christ. Mrs. Pepper
will speak on Obedience Without Pun
ishment''
meeting of the standing committee
will be held in the chapel, at =. NJ
Thursday. Any who desire 10 unite Will
the church are invited to meet the com
mittee at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Mrs. elizabeth Petrie.

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Petrie
occurred at the home of her son, Il
College avenue. Sunday, at the age of
IS years. She had been i'll for more than
six months. Mrs. Petrie was a respect
cd resident Of Waterville. and many
viii feel regret at her passing. one son
survives The funeral services will be
held, at . A. nj, Tuesday, at the Sa-
cred Heart church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Colby Maine Combined Concert.

The cleo Clubs of Colby College and
the I-uiVefsity of Maine will sive.a joint
concert at T. ", Friday, in tie First
Bapti.a church. This is. something novel
in. thd way of a college concert, and
should have large patronage. both
clubs are doing find work. They wni
sing numbers separately and some as a
grand chorus. Tickets should be secured
pnTlV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Passion Play pictures Presented.

The Waterville opera house was fill
ed for the second time, Sunday evening
when "Fhe Passion Play pictures We're
presented in aid of Notre Dame church,
People were turned away. Rev. FIR.
Martin explained the pictures, the Wa
terville Military Band played and u
quartet composed of Florian Forth,
Felix Lacomb, Harry MarcouX and
Elmo Cfoutier. sang,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

Members of Division l, a. o. H., re-
ceiged holy communion in body at the
Sacred Heart church, sunday morning.
in accordance with their custom OF par
taking of the sacrament on the Sunday
nearest st. Patrick's day. Palms Were
distributed as usual on Palm sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
Rev. Fr. Drain to Speak.

the only observance of st. Patrick s
day in Waterville will be an address by
Rev. NJ. f. Drain of Nassaiborc. at h39
p. NJ, Monday. in the Sacred Heart
church. His subject will pertain to the
life of Ireland's patron saint, and will
doubtless be well treated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

PatroIman and Mrs. Gedeon Maheu are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a bouncing boy, weighing IL pounds.
He will be baptized Francis Neal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

Capt Harold Leon Pepper OF this city
has returned from Portland, where he
was admitted to practice in the United
States district court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

Miss Lucille Maheu, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Gedeon Maheu, went to Port
land, Saturday morning, for treatment in
Dr. Abbott's hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

William y Cowing. Colby 1904, princi-
pal Of Higgins Classical Institute
Charleston. was in Waterville, saturday
and sunday, the guest of friends. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17

Holy Weel; services will be held in
the Catholic churches of Waterville,
this week, the hours to be announced.
The committee of the mayor and al
dermen on police will meet. Friday
evening, for the purpose of eleeting 4
city marshal, deputy marshal, and 9th
er police officers
Rev. W. NJ. Davis, of Biddeford. who
has been chosen pastor of the Get
chel1 Street Free Baptist church,
preached his first sermon there, Sun
day He also offered prayer at the
Turn to the Right meeting IN the aft
ernoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-17
FOR SALE-MISCELLANE0US.
MRS al BOWMAN WILL HAVE

a sale of Easter cards, arts, and crafts
flowers, at +. A. Loyeioy's iewelry, store.
beginning Friday, March Ia. mehlidlw
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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27

Pass bun reaus for the purpose
OF molding public opinion have
been an Important factor in
American politics for years, for
the boosting OF political parties
and polici IS and individuals, so
that it is nothing very new for
the people ITO hear now that the
committee at Washington in
vestigating the ''insidious lob
by referred to by President
Wilson, have made the startling
discovery that the wealthy
sugar trust has been spending
vast sums through news dis
tributing agencies to "manufac-
ture' public sentiment against
a reduction in the tariff duty on
sugar.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
What is Alcohol.

Alcohol is an excrement os rho
yeast fungus, a parasite which is mid.
way between a plant and an ANIMAL
Chemically, it is compound OF car.
Don, hydrogen and oxygen, and is 81
per cent by weight ethyl alcohol and
. per cent by weight water. From
Its physiological action we denomi.
nate It narcotic poison.
Ethyl alcohol is found nowhere in
nature. Wheat may blight in the
neid' corn rust on the stalk, apples
rot on the branch, grapes wither on
the vine, Tut you will find no alcohol
TO produce 1t mans inventive genius
is brought into operation. The
starch pranules are broken NV
mechanical pressure, and under nro.
per conditions OF heat and moistnra
decomposition is secured. The yeas,
Fungus finds environment favorable
LOT Inc operation Of its physiological
and excretes that subtle
spirit which is known In the worlds
market as spirits of wine. beer
brandy, whisky, ETC.. but which |
is called alcohol. II.
Alexander MacNlcholl, M. D.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
Take Plenty of Time to Eat.

There is saying that "rapid eat.
Ing is slow suicide" II you have
formed the habit of eating too rand.
~ you are most likely suffering from
Indigestion or constipation, which
will result eventually 10 serious IN
ness unless corrected. Digestion
begins in the mouth. Food should
be thoroughly masticated and insali.
waited. Then when you have a fu,1.
ness Of the stomach or feel dull and
stupid after eating, take one Of
Tablets. Many severe
cases OF stomach trouble and consti.
patton have been cured by the use of
shese tablets. They are easy to take
md most agreeable in effect. Sold
~ all Dealers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27

SOME OF the critics OF the coun.
ty commissioners have been al
leglng that the members of the
board do not devote enough
time to county business to earn
their salaries. Each member of
the kootenai county board re-
celves a SALARY of $500 a year
and actual expenses, and the
critics place stress on an asser-
ton that the board only meets
tour hours each ,day it is in SEES
sion. In their d, ,fense the COM
mlssloners Claire that their meet
lngs usually last longer than
1our hours "a d ayi and that the
.ime they spel I'd at their meet.
lngs from the lat to the 10th of
each u.onth, as provided by law,
Is but a small part OF the time
they devote to county affairs,
as there is mr ,ch travelling about
involved in, looking after the
roads, hride, IS and other mat
lers IN ZACH district, when the
'oa' i is n ot in session. The
lew law 'Appl wing to, Kootenai
county, ;lllowi ng each commits
sioner salary, OF $500 a year
besides expenses, cQntemplates
that they devote all their time
to the cou1 tvs business.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
Ada county. of which Boise is the
county seat, has voted a 5000. 600
bond issue for good roads.

Ii any of our readers have any idaa
That they would like to study law
under competent guidance, and while
loilowlng their regular pursuits, we
would advise that they write for the
catalogue and full particulars ofTHE
SPRAGUE CORRESPONDENTS
SCHOOL OF LAW, No. 4Ol Ameri-
Gao Building, Detroit, Mich. This
IS an old established school of an
excellent reputation and one that can
re1er 10 successful graduates in every
state and locality in the United
States. The expense is not large
and can be met on the easy payment
plan.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
ONE MAN BASEBALL.
Tho Game as It Might De Played on
One Of Mare Moons.

'"e oame as u Might De Played on
! One Of Mare Moons.
According to Professor +. r. Moulton
OF the University of Chicago, one man
is all that would be required to play
baseball game on Phobos, one OF tho
two moons Of Mars. provided the man
could live In a place without atmos-
phere. Professor Moulton described
the manner of play in addressing a
church society on the "Earthlike Plan
ets."
Our one man team would first take
the position of pitcher" he said, land
throw the ball horizontally. The ball
would go all the way around the moon.
He would then have time to get bat
ana strike Mt 1t. If he missed II he
could take his three strikes, then put
on his mask. gloves and chest pro-
rector and catch himself out when the
ball came around the fourth time.
In case be hit the ball and it bound
eel he could play the part Of an intield-
er py picking the ball up as it came
bounding around the moon. He then
could throw to first and catch himself
out on the base as the ball came around
again. II he hit a fly in place of
srounder he might draw on his glove
IND, playing the part Of the center field.
r, catch himself out. A strong batter
night make home run. This would
mean that he struck the ball SO hard
nat 1t went beyond the attraction of
MS moon and struck on the planet
lars. 1t would be what we call over
ne fence New York World.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27

Peace has not yet dawned in south.
eastern Europe. On June 25, $4,000
Bulgarian troops attacked the Seryian
positions at Zletovo and Ratkovatz in
Macedonia and were repulsed, the
losses reaching 500. More
lighting has been reported in progress.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
WHERE and how to spend the
Fourth is the next Z?
!: W. c. T. U. Column.

Il. u,
Keg olar meetings, 4th Friday of each
MONTH Place OF meeting announced each
month. All ladies Interested in temperance
work are cordially invited to, attend
PLEDGE
II hereby solemnly promise, God helping
me, to abstain from all distilled, fermented
and malt liquors, including wine, beer and
cider. and to employ all proper, means to dis
courage the use OF and traffic In same"
OBJECT--To unity throughout the world
the work OF women In temperance and social
REFORM, and to work for the complete over
throw OF the alcohol and opium trades.
WATCHWORDS-Agitat Educate. Or.
ganizs. e' UT
;, METHODS = Preventive, Educational
EyanEelistic. Social and Legal
BApGE-A Knot OF White Ribbon.
TIME OF PRAYER-Noontide.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27

THIS weeks letter from the
national capital contains a par
agraph explaining that the
democrats in congress are in
harmony on the tariff BILL
This is contradictory OF reports
that have appeared declaring
that in the senate there exists a
wide division of sentiment
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
HOw's This ,

we oner One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
nv r. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. q
we. the undersigned, have Know,
Sin e"ey tor the last Is years, and beI,ey %,
transap ctions honorable in ali business
oIS any obligations made by his a fir narry
NAiAoNAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
som. Toledo, o.
co ownS directly upon the blood and ua MY.
sent FL OF the system. TestimoniaIa
By ali g Drue rrlce Is cents per bottle Sold
49,. asA. Family PILLS for constipation.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
Can't Keep 1t Secret

The splendid work of Chamber.
ialn's Tablets is daily becoming more
widely known. No such grand remedy
TOT stomach and liver troubles has
ever been known. For sale by all
Dealers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1913-06-27
ATHOL

| Axel Anderson Of Bayview was Ia
AthOl Monday.
VIM. Crockett Of Harlem was Ia
Athol between trains, Tuesday.
The Athol band served ice cream
and cake at the l. O. o. f. hall, last
Saturday evening.
The Baptist people have reorganiz4d
their Sunday school which they ho'd
each Sunday morning in the Baptist
church, at ten o'clock.
Several head of cattle were killed
by the IL flyer last Sunday afternoon,
on the crossing north of town
Mrs. George Batters of Corbin
visited at the home OF her son, Earl
the first Of the week.
Eddie Dyer visited his father on
his homestead In Montana last week,
returning to Athol the first OF this.
Strawberry picking is now in pro.
gress at the different Williams places
on the rlmrock and several people
from Athol have been engaged to
help prepare this fruit for the market.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. r. Kleeberger of
Aurelia, Iowa, arrived Tuesday even.
ing and are guests at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. j. B. Peterson.
They left Iowa three weeks ago, since
then, they have visited different
points 10 Canada; they will remain in
Athol for a couple Of months, then
70 to the coast cities. and will return
home via California. about November
LIST. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Kleeberper
have visited here couple of times
before. and will be remembered by
most of the Athol people.