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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Edwin Whitney recently cele-
bratsd the 5Sth anniversary of her
birth at her home on Loudon hill. She
was remembered by her many friends
by postcard shower, aside from their
personal congratulations. At noon,
delightful dinner was served her, and
her daughters, Mrs. w. f. Blaisdell of
HalloweIi and Mrs Charles Cassie of
Augusta were among those present.
Another daughter, Mrs. T. H. Boyn-
ton OF New York, was unable to be
present.
In the evening a party of friends
and neighbors visited her and several
hours were enjoyed socially. Mrs.
Whitney proved to be an excellent
hostess and. at the close of the eve
min gshe served light refreshments,
assisted by the daughters above-men-
toned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Shortly before midnight the Post
office and store of A. f. Reed, located
at East Pittston was discovered to be
in flames. The building and stock was
entirely consumed as was the dwelling
house located next door.
Mr. Reed cannot account for the
origin of the fire. He stated that he
closed the store at about $50 Wednes-
day evening at which time every thing
was apparently in normal condition.
There had been several visitors during
the evening in the rear of the building
where the fire originated and Mr.. Reed
thinks that the blaze must have been
started from a spark from a pipe or
a match carelessly thrown down.
The building was owned by Henry
Clark of California and Is insured in
the Pittston and Whitefield Mutual
Co, for about $500 The Reed stock
was insured in the A. G. Chase agency
of this city for $4,000. The mail in the
office was saved but most of the books
and documents We're consumed.
The dwelling house was occupied by
Mrs. Arthur Palmer and owned by
Capt. C. z. Wall, who is away at sea.
This building was insured for $1,000 in
the A. Bailey agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
DEATH OF the
DOWACER EN-
PRESS HARM
K0 OF JAPAN

Toxic, Japan, April 9.-The Dowager
Empress Haruko died at the imperial
villa at Namazu today
Following the usual custom in the
case of the death of a member of the
imperial family, the official announce
ment of the event will not be made
until the body has been transferred to
the capital, which is epected to take
place tomorrow.
Her Majesty passed away suddenly
in the presence of Emperor Yoshihito,
the Empress and the other members of
the royal family who had been sum-
moned from the capital. The imperial
patient had developed deceptive symp-
toms. She displayed increased Vigor
and asked for food. A short time aft
erwardS she became unconscious. The
doctors in attendance applied restor-
atives, but without avail and she died
without recovering sensibility
Her Majesty had been suffering for
a considerable period from angina
pectoris, but the official diagnosis de-
clared the direct cause of her death
to Brights disease.
The late Dowager Empress Haruko
of Japan was the wife OF the late EN-
peror Mutsuhito, who died July 30,
1912
Her Imperial Majesty was born on
May 2S. 1850. She was a daughter of
a aobleman, Ichijo Tadado. In 1860 she
was married to the late Emperor and
was declared Empress.
Haruko, by the side of her husband,
passed through the troubled period
of the transformation of Japan at the
saw him transfer his capital from XII
otn to Yedo, which was later remain
ed Toxic. She watched with curious
interest the opening of the country to
foreign commerce, it's departure from
old world customs and adoption of
Western civilization. She awaited in
the imperial palace news of the Jap
anese armies at war. first with China
and then with Russia and saw in
fact. the complete evolution of Japan
into a world power.
Haruko was simple in her tastes.
dignity, on most occasions wearing
Western dress. especially when she
came into contact with Americans or
Europeans. Occasionally, however
where the function was purely Japan
ese, she returned to the picturesque
costume she had worn in her youth.
The Dowager Empress was greatly
affected by the death of Mutsuhito,
after which she fell Ill and suffered for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

INDICTED BY
GRAND JURY
AT PORTLAND

Portland. Me-. April 9.-The grand jury
of the United States district court to-
day reported 20 indictments, 10 of which
We're made public.
Herbert E. Reed of Plympton, Mass,
indicted for violation of the Mann act,
pleaded guilty and was allowed to go on
his own recognizance. Judge -4ale saying
that he was satisfied there were mitigat-
ing circumstances in the case. Harry f.
Royal of Brewer, indicted for taking
money which had been entrusted to him
by patrons of the rural free delivery
route ON which he is carrier. was also
allowed to go on his own recognizance.
Other indictments included the following
for smuggling:
Frank Freeman of Houlton, Walter
Smith of Caribou, John Dumonto of
Houlton, Theodore Sired of Stockholm.
Nelson Cochrane of Fort Fairfield and
Eloi Beaulieu of Madawaska. Dumont
was given 90 days in jail and Beaulieu
80 days, and Freeman. Smith and Coch-
rane were given small fines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Mems Aid Gives
Excellent Supper

The supper as planned and served by
the Mems Aid of the Methodist church
was an unqualified success. If anything
went wrong it was behind the scenes and
those at the tables never knew it. Every
body expressed themselves as satisfied
at the menu and the service. Salads,
cold meats, pastries and baked beans
cooked and served in a way that appeal
ed to the most fastidious graced the ia
bles. The new lights which have lately
been installed in the vestry add much to
its attractiveness. There was a large
attendance and it is a safe hazard that
when the Mems Aid are on deck with
another supper those present last night
bill all be there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS

c. F. Tirrell, who has been for some
years superintendent of the Common
wealth Shoe & Leather Cos. Gardiner
factory, has resigned anda ccepted SIM
liar position with the A. j. Bates Co. of
Webster, Mass. Mr.. Tirrell is to leave
Gardiner next Wednesday. For the new
superintendent the Commonwealth off,
Gals have selected J. Trainor of Wy
mouth, Mass, who will assume the posi-
ton on Monday, April 49, Mrs. Tirreu
and children will remain in Gardiner I'M
til school closes in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
HAI.ll..OWEl.L..
Hook and Ladder Co. Elects
Elects lis Officers
Special Meeting Of HaIIoWeIl
Firemen's Assn. Scheduled
Other Locals of Interest TO People
In and About the City

The James Barnes Hook and Lad
Ger Co. of the Hallowell fire depart
ment held their annual business meet
ing recently, electing the following to
serve as officers for the coming year:
Captain, Charles Jones; lieutenant,
Leonard Keene; clerk, Geroge A.
Heath: steward, Robert Beane. The
rest of the roster Includes: w. II.
Kilgore, Russell Lowell, w. II. EN-
cry, Daniel Redd, Leslie Trask, Ed
win NJ. Howe, Robert Grover and John
Currier Chief Engineer Densmore of
the department gave very interesting
talk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The Meadow Brook Steeplechase AS
sociation will hold a one day meet
ing at Henry Payne Whitney's estate
at Wheatley, Long Island, on May 8.
The program will be made up of five
races, all events of many years stand
ing and run by the association at their
annual spring meetings. Among them
are the Rats Cup. for hunters, at two
and a half miles, over the brush course;
the Stewards open steeplechase, at
two miles, over the brush course; the
twenty-first running of the Meadow
Brook Cup, a race for hunters, at about
three miles. over a post and rail
course, and the Richard Peters Chal-
lenge Cup, for threeyear-olds and up
ward that have not won a race under
the rules of the Jockey Club or any
other recognized turf authority with
in six months prior to the close of
the entries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
The C. c. s. Club met Wednesday

The c. C. S. Club met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Mabel Sawyer at
her home on Cobbossee avenue. Aft
er the business of the meeting was
over a plant game was played, the
first prize being won by Mrs. Frank
Monroe and the consolation prize by
Mrs. Charles Marston. The hostess
served a delicious lunch of salmon
whiggle, marshmellow frappe, assort-
ed cake, candy and coffee. The cups
and saucers in which the coffee was
served are 100 years old The club will
meet in two weeks with Mrs. Charles
Marston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Drive Away
Eczema, Pimples
With P0Slan

If you need a remedy to eradicate any
eruptional trouble and better your skin S
condition, let Poslam help you. With
ease il has eradicated thousands of the
worst and most battling cases of Eczema,
Acne. Itch Skin-Scale, etc.
Its rapid action amazes from first ap-
plication, when itching is stopped and
infamed skin soothed and comforted
Improvement may be seen every day.
Poslam is the remedy to use for pimples
and to clear an infiamed complexion or
red nose overnight.
All druggists sell Poslam For free
sample. write Emergency Laboratories,
81 Wests25th Street, New York
Poslam Soap. indicated with Poslam,
improves and beauties the skin and
hair.
New Toilet Size Is cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The entire affair was under the efficient
supervision of f. s. Smith. chairman,
ably assisted by list Lieut.. o. b. Clason
and I'd Lieut.. C. B. Moody S. a. Cobb
was king of the kitchen and II. \. Wake
field chancellor of the exehequer. These
who waited upon the tables were C. II.
Beane, +. c. II. Smith. Elias Cowan,
Allen Z. Lewis. E. Mears. a. p. Manson,
a. II. Jones, Cahr,es Berry, DIR. H. NJ.
Church. A. w, Cunningham. Robert Sa-
gar. Norman Cannon, Charles Cook, H
F. Twombly, w. A. Purneil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

4 pair of horses attached to a jig
ger, owned by the South Gardiner
Lumber Co.. became startled while
standing on Summer street in front of
the mill of the Oakland Mfg. Co,
Thursday morning and started on q
wild run down Summer street. They
turned the corner into Winter street
and collided with the railroad post
which bears the Railroad Crossing
sign, swapping it off short and break
ing the pole of the jigger. Ray Holt
a young man in the employ of Dr. G.
+. Pickering, climbed aboard and
managed to stop the startled animals
before they reached Water street be-
fore further damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Hazard Club Meets

AT meeting of the Hazard Club held
THURSDAY eseping the following officers
v-re elected: Pres, Chas. p Pitcher;
vice Tres. Guy 5hebeaJt; Fin. Sec, H.
G. Manp; Rec Sec, Arthur Bubar
Treas, Lee Tow1e. Baseball and track
practice will start Immediately. Larson,
Jones and Scott will probably represent
the club at the firemen's muster in Hal
lowell on the 10th of this month. Blue
and gray were adopted as the club colors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Albion A. BANGS

Albion A. Bangs, aged 81 years. died
Thursday at his home on Jones street,
Randolph. He was a member of Heath
Post, G. A r., having been a member OF
Co. B, 18th he. Inf. lie was an old res
ident of this section and was the son Of
David and Tryphenia Bangs. Funeral
services will be held at his late home in
Randolph at 8 o'clock Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Andrews Bros. have display of
clothing and furnishings which gives
their customers the assurance that
they can buy merchandise with entire
confidence that the qualities, style and
the prices are right Hart, Schaffner
and Marx clothing. Lamson & Hub
bard hats and caps. Hathaway shirts
are some of the leaders.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The officers elected For the ensuing
year of the Current Events Club are:
Pres, Mrs. Julia Maxcy; Vice Pres, Miss
Dell Collins; Sc, Mrs. F. S. Danforth;
Treas, Miss Martha Webster directors,
DIR. Gertrude Heath, Miss Robinson, Mrs.
Longfellow, Mrs. Quimby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The streets of Lisbon and Oporto are
paved almost entirely with cobble-
stones. The pavement is rough and
many of the thoroughfares are steep,
as both cities are situated along the
river front and on high hills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Easter Greeting Truly Leighton
honors the season and also the Hart
Schaffner & Marx fashionable clothiers
by the bunny" ad in this issue. This
Leighton concern make the attractions
and value of this clothing very con-
vincing IN their talk-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

A special meeting of the Hallowell
Firemen's Association will be held
next Monday evening. Members are
urged to attend. as matters relative to
the coming Field day are to be dis
CusSed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

In a coal mine gallery 1900 feet be-
low the surface Of the ground, g large
cluster of petrified grapes has been
found, buried deep in the rock The
age of the find can not be guessed
at. but must be very great.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Do You Have
Trouble With
Your Tenants?

There's small satisfaction or
profit in owning rentable proper
ty if you succeed in finding the
least desirable tenants for 1t.
Some tenants can manage TO
rob you of sleep. They can load
you with repair bills, or evade the
payment of rent
The property owner who con-
siders advertising TO be too ex-
pensive'' usually secures this
class of tenants-for they go
about looking for siow-renting
property. Decide to make
business matter of this pro-
blem of finding responsible ten
ants-and restore your mental
peace and your monthly income!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Easter lalies, carnations. roses, vio-
lets, good variety at reasonable
prices Potted plants, Easter baskets.
at the Kennebec Greenhouse, SO Pleas
ant street E. f. Wyman. Telephone
lew, Gardiner. aprSd4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Miss Louise Perry, a studen tat
Boston University at Boston, is en-
joying short vacation as the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Perry, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mouiton's mill. Randolph, will start
up Monday. April 6. Plenty of shin
giles and clapboards. Dimensions saw
ed to order. Send in your orders. j.
&, w. S. Moulton apr4d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Canadian authorities say that since
1905 the emigration of farmers from
the United States has taken $So0,00o,-
900 in money and property out of this
country into the Dominion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Mrs, Iucv j, Mcleod

Mrs. Lucy J. Mcleod died Thursday
afternoon at her home in Pittston, aged
20 years. A husband, Frank Mcleod,
and one son, Herman Scott of Pittston.
survive. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

A large delegation from Marion Chap
ter, o. e. s., of this city left on spe-
cial car Thursday afternoon for Auburn,
where they were entertained by the
Queen Esther Chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Auausta Ccfe ated

An exciting match was rolled last night
when the Capital quintet of bowlers
from Augusta tried in vain to tap the
line" of the Gardiner Live Wires on TIE
Unique alleys. The upriver bowlers were
no match for the local boys, the Live
Wires winning by margin of 50 pins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Travel on the Lewiston division of the
L., A & w. was delayed about half an
hour Thursday forenoon, due to the de-
railing of car at the Babcoek siding,
Litchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The total rainfall for Wednesday and
Wednesday night was LA inches. The
water in Cobbossee stream is high and
will probably be still higher as the
gates at the Outlet have been opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Franklin Russell, Yale, II. is pass
ing the spring vacation as the guest
of the Misses Julia and Georgia Wells,
Middle street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

mir. and Mrs. Charles Bryant re-
turned to Bangor Thursday after pass
ing several days as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. r. Goodwin of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

DR.. H. F. Merrill of the Hallowell road,
West Gardiner, was in Gardiner Thurs
day en- route for a visit to his native
town of Barkhemstead, CT. He will also
visit his daughter, Mrs. w. II. Cay of
East Granbury, Ct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Rev. c. z. Jones will conduct the
Easter services which will be held
Sunday forenoon at the East Pitts
Ton Methodist chuch and at Kings
Mills church in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

DIR. Charles f. Lander of Alfred.
former resident of this city, visited
friends in Gardiner on Wednesday. He
attended the Republican convention
at Augusta, Thursday, as a delegate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

George Townsend, who has been
the guest of his brother, Edgar Town
send, left Thursday for his home in
birmingham, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

DR.. John Douglass of Amesbury,
Mass, is a guest at the home of his
sister. Mrs. Clara Eveleth, Second
street, for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Wakefield McNaughton Co. have a
shoe faculty in selecting shoes both
as to style, quality and fit, that makes
customers.-Try them and see-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

hold an entertainment and social in
the chapel of the First Baptist church
Thursday evening, April Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs Dun
can Thompson died at their home on
Central street Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The r & B. League will meet with
r. F. Payson, corner. of North and
Water streets, Friday evening, April
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Guy X. White has gone to Dor
chester, Mass, where she will be the
guest of relatives for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

for New York City, where she will Wis
it friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Members of the Star Club are re-
quested to meet at the Masonic ban
quet hall, Friday afternoon. A large
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. A. B. Moody returned Thursday to
her home in Portland. Mr. Moody will
remain a few days longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Miss Winifred Webber, q student
at Mt. Holyoke College, in South Had
ley, Mass. is enjoying short vaca-
ton at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Fred A. Aver of Randolph left
Thursday for Portland to see her hus-
band who is at Saint Barnabas hos
pItal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Rev F. C. Wright will speak at 7.So
Friday evening at the Spears Corner
church Subject, Going Away"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

]. S. Maxcy and son Richard will ar
rive from trip to California during the
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

4 meeting of Crescent Lodge, No. 8,
A. O. u. w, will be held at 7,30 O'Clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Edward Collins of Farmingdaie
went Thursday to Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Emily l. Lawrence of Dexter ar
rived Friday for a visit with her son
Frank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The Willard and Rodell bout, which
was billed for Atlanta last Tuesday
night has been transferred to Buffalo
and will be decided next Monday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

"The Oakland" cigar has held its
own In quality showing the wisdom of
the Geo. 3. Morse Co.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Miss Helen X. Abbott went to Glou-
cester Mass, Thursday, after visiting
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Freeman Patten left Thurs
day for a visit TO Chicago and vari-
Gus other western cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
LOG AL NO TIC G.

Star Club Easter sale and supper Sat
urday afternoon, April IL, Masonic hall.
Supper to I. saprsd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Nathan Niles passed Thursday in
Portland, on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Rev. C. e. Jones of Pittston left
Thursday for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs. Alice Rounds went to Boston
Thursday for short visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

Mrs Warren Peacock left Thursday for
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

George A, Moody returned Thursday to
his home in Lynn, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

The Help Somehow Society will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10
Elvin A. Leighton, Gardner, NJ;

many months from an affection of the
heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-10

apr1odtt
The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
XIV What People Said

it over the shaker and, squeezing,
counted the drops. &c.,.
Mine, ten, eleven, twelve-oh. there
went the thirteenth! That's a bad
omen" She was so overwrought that
little genuine fear troubled her. Ems
lee felt it, too, but would frighten the
bogie with Indifference:
Hang the omen, so long as the
cocktails not bad"
Persis nodded with a difficult smile,
and, setting the top on the shaker, said :
Now. Crofts.'
The old man was so slow and so
feeble with his agitation that she
snatched the shaker from his hand and
shook it herself, the ice clacking mer-
rily Then she lifted off the top and
poured the cold amber through the
strainer into the two glasses and dried
her chilled hands on a napkin.
Willie was too eager for the stimulus
tn go back to the table and take the
cocktail there He lifted his glass.
Well take it standing at the bar.
And he reached for all imaginary foot
rail, as he had seen the vaudeville
comedians do. Persis laughed. and he
laughed. but sorrily And Willie, set
ting the glass to his lips, guzzled it in
that chewing way they had never been
able to correct in him since his infancy.