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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
Memorial Day.


OF all those who were numbered In
the ranks of the Union and are today
among the survivors of the Rebellion
there is none who has not reached the
age when the years glide by rapidly.
II seems but few short weeks ago at
most that they We're performing duties
similar to those which they now are
called upon to do again in recognition
of the beautiful customs of Memorial
dav. But however brief the twelve
months Just gone may seem to them
the time has left it's mark. it's ripeninS
touch upon the STRIPPING who went to
the front in the latter days of the
strife and the adding of few more
wrinkles to the cheek of the older vet
eran. And they find among their ranks
fewer to gather in paying tribute to
sleeping heroes and comrades, and
among the graves more to be decorated.
But the day is not one for sadness
and vain regrets and we do not believe
many among the veterans so regard it,
The thought of growing old is so COM
mon to all living things that no man
or class of men is entitled to find there
in especial cause for sadness. Least of
all should the thought be unpleasant
to those who have been parties to the
accomplishment of some great and wor-
enlisted in time of war but at some mo-
ment and to some degree felt the spirit
and gratified thereby. The veteran is
indeed growing old but the regret
should not be so keen for him as for
one who perceives that probably it will
never be accorded to himself to partici-
pate in so glorious a result and to enjoy
the gratitude of a nation, so nobly
earned.
Nor should the veteran take too deep
ly to heart the spirit of heedlessness
and disregard of the purposes for
which the day was set apart. We would
insist with him that there is too much
of this disregard, but it is the result of
thoughtlessness rather than anything
else There is no unkind thought, no
wish to injure the feelings of any one
in this increasing desire on the part of
the younger generation to appropriate
the day for other purposes than those
to which it was dedicated. 1t is not just
nor generous for them to take advan-
tage of an occasion. which would not
have been set apart but from a desire
to thereby mark our respect for the
soldier dead, and to use it solely as a
holiday. But as holidays come none
too frequently for many who are en-
gagged in exacting pursuits, and as it is
to impress on the succeed
ing generations the fun sense and SEN
timent of preceding ones, it is ten
dency to be regulated as best we may
and restricted within the limits of de-
cency AS for the veteran he may find
comfort in the knowledge that he and
his deeds will aforementioned long after
except for frivolity, are forgotten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

off to advantage the red gold hair, ana
beautiful face of this charming ac-
tress. There was not the smallest de-
tail left uncared for; everything was
perfection; it was not acting, but real
ity itself.
We fly from one form of enjoyment
to another, as we are trying to do all
the sightseeing possible before the
Jubilee crowds make it more difficult
to get about. Seats for the royal pro-
cession are advertised everywhere from
i've guineas upward. One dry goods
shop. opposite st. Pauls. is now selling
its stock at a sacrifice in order to clear
it out. as the building is to be torn
down and seats erected for spectators
to view the procession. The specula-
tors who have bought il are to return
to the owners a new building worth
c40,000. Every day the immensely Oh
London grows upon us. Statistics
mean but little: one must see 1t to gam
even a faint idea of its vast area. we
wish our stay was to be six months IN
stead of three, and with that length OF
time before us we would not lose d
single day in seeing some of the won
derful sights of this world by ITSELF
MRS. HERMANN KOTSCHMAk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
The Journals Centennial Supplement.

We will say, for the benefit of in
supplement will not contain line of
advertising matter. 1t is intended to
advertise the city of Augusta as a
whole by giving articles upon its
growth and achievements, and by
presenting a number of half-tone il
Illustrations showing in a fairly repre-
sentative way the Augusta of today, in
its social, religious, industrial, COM
mercial and professional life. While the
Journal has been willing to contribute
literally to this work, it has felt that
it might also ask the assistance gener-
ally of the business and professional
interests of the city. This assistance
has been so generously proffered us
that we have been enabled to extend
the scope of the work considerably be-
yond the original plan.
In this undertaking we have labored
under some disadvantages in the COM
paratively short time available for the
work, and in the unfavorable weather
which has retarded the preparation of
our illustrations. We hope, however, to
be able to close matters up successful
ly, and to issue a work that shall be
creditable alike to the journal, to the
city, and to the occasion it will COM
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Cured by Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound,
Also Backschos

I cannot speak too highly OF Mrs
Pinkham's Medicine, for it has done SC
much for me. have been great suf'
ferer from Kidney trouble, pains in
muscles, joints, back and shoulders
feet would swell. / also had wont
troubles and leucorrhna. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and Blood Purifier and Liver
. Pills, / felt like new woman. My
kidneys are now in perfect condition
and all my other troubles are cured
MRS MAGGIE PoTTs, 324 Kaufman St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Backache.
MY system was entirely run down,
and / suffered with terrible backache
in the small of my back and could
hardly stand upright. was more
tired in the morning than on retiring
at night. l had no appetite. Since
taking Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, l have gained fifteen pounds,
and l look better than l ever looked
before. l shall recommend it to all
my friends, as it certainly is wonder
full medicine f. +. MORTON, 1043
Hopkins ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kidney Trouble.
Before taking Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, l had suffered
many years with kidney trouble. The
pains in my back and shoulders were
terrible. My menstruation became ir-
regular, and was troubled with leu
corrh9a. was growing very weak.
had been to many physicians but re-
ceived no benefit. / began the use of
Mrs Pinkham's medicine, and the first
bottle relieved the pain in my back
and regulated the menses. 1t is the
best kind of medicine that have ever
taken, for it relieved the pain SO quickly
and cured the disease-MRs. LILLIAN
CRIPPEN, Box II, st. Andrews Bay, Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

About six weeks ago an infant was
left upon the dcorsteps of John Nc
Fherson in West Bangor. 1t was vel
clothed and healthy, and has since been
kept by the NcPhersons. who wert
somewhat surprised when a man began
leaving milk for the child, saying that
it was paid for by n man whose name
he refused to disclose. Later it is said
the same unknown man sent money Ia
pay the child'S board In the municipal
court at Bangor. Saturday, new
phase Of the ease was presented. John
McTigue had William Taylor arrested
on the charge Of adultery with his (Mc-
Tigues) wife, claiming that Mrs. Nc
Tigue was the mother and Taylor the
father of the child LETT on Mcpherson
doorstep. McTigue aud his wife sep
arated some years ago. and Taylor has
visited her. Taylor pleaded not guilty,
but Judge Vose held him in $500 for
the August grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

The Woman's section of a conference
held at Atlanta to consider social prob
lens among the colored resolved that
indolent husbands are largely respon-
sible for the benighted condition of the
race. The conference adjourned before
the mems section could resolve that
the extravaganza of women is the
'ause of financial depression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

1t is said the Raines law has re-
York state by about 1900. And yet the
Raines law is meeting with good deal
of ridicule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

The Canadians are coming to the
conclusion that they do not want an
alien labor law but if desired to re-
taliate against the United States would
like to have the matter so arranged
that retaliation could be had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

A Georgia editor claims they have a
man down that way who can change
the climate at will. We would have
liked his services in Maine the past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

Last week the strike of Pittsburg
glass workers which had continued four
years and entailed a wage loss of over
million dollars came to an end, the
cause for dispute remaining unsettled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
TIE fac n
a; =: ! Z<AZzZx % 8;
Relief In SIX Hour.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis :.
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney cure.
This new remedy is great surprise o.,
account of its exceeding promptness III
relieving pain in the bladder. KIDNEYS
back and every part OF the urinary pc
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tentfon of water and pain in passing II
almost Immediately. If you want QUICK
relief and cure this Il your remedy. Soid
by Bowditch, Webster . Co.. Drugsists'
Augusta, Me. deci.ooHAos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

The weekly reviews of trade did not
agree last week. One saw improvement
and the other didn't Dun's agency
found encouragement, Bradstreet's dis
appointment. Both, however, have no
doubt that business waits on the dis
position of the tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

l The Sultan exacting;" 1.-The Sultan
Ilding." These are samples of the
prts received each day concerning
= Eastern situation. The question
h ally suggested is whether the
As of these reports make any eff
nerso ascertain the truth of what
lite and if so which one in this
is correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

David b. Hill says the New York
Democratic state committee will not
take occasion to endorse the Chicago
platform. What David says does not
settle it, nowadays; but if the state
committee has modicum of sense it
will do just that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

England sees in the great Russian
railway across Siberia, with branches
southwark, the need of rail commune
cation with India. A reported project
IS to build a railroad from some point
IN Egypt through southern Persia to
India
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

The Armenian Relief committee re-
port that half a million dollars have
gone from this country to aid the vic
tins of Turkish persecution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

"Our little girl had diarrhoea in very
bad form. We tried everything we couia
think of but without effect until we gov
Dr. Fowlers Ext. of Wild StrawDerIy,
which helped her right away" Mrs. Am"
Bergman, Nerban. Sanilac Co, Mlch.
mon. Wed. fri& Mky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

TERMS. 500 PR YEAR.

No notice whatever win b taken Of un.
signed Communication.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation OF
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and Advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

A good story is told in the Dexter
Gazette of n meeting between Dr. O.
Fitzgerald with his mustache shaved
off and an old citizen who didn't recog
niZe the doctor in that disguise. The
conversation turned upon the doctor
and the byStanderS were greatly
amused. But the Gazette doesn't relate
what was said, though it doesn't init
mate that the doctor failed to enjoy
the recital of his own life from the lips
of an old neighbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

Bacchante goes but Boston baked
beans remain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

There have been absent minded men
in Piscataquis county who acquired a
little local notoriety. One of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

Inquiries for the improvement 50.
ciety in Gardiner reveal the fact thai
not dozen of it's 300 members have in
terest enough to attend any meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

False in one false in ALL Is an an
cient legal maxim. Remember 1t 10 inc
disadvantage of any tradesman VINO Tries
to substitute one article for another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

Blddeford Journal: People who fear
the season is late are invited to look
at the way gubernatorial booms are
breaking up through the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

AS the gentlemen do not seem to as
pire for an election to the Gardiner
school board the Reporter journal
throws out the hint that now would
be the time to elect a woman to the
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

Those who are disconsolate over the
weather of last week should be re-
minded of the fact that so years ago
the season was very backward. An old
record kept in the town of Dcnnysvile
states that May % of that year there
was not a blade of green grass nor Il
bursting bud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

Last year Caribou potatoes We're sold
cents a barrel and now the few who
have potatoes can get one dollar for Il
similar quantity. However, if they all
had held for this higher price the price
wouldn't have come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

The mischievous camera is getting it
its amusing work. A Carratunk youth
was shot" in the attitude of drinking
out of a spring while on his hands and
knees. He was walking with his best
girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

A library isn't the only source of in
judged from the fact that some OF tn
plants donated to the PASSPORT librar.
have been stolen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31
Maine Gossip.
The Returned Maine Battle Flags.

Nothing but tiags-but simple flags,
T.rttered and torn and hanging in rags;
And we walk beneath them with careless
tread,
Nor think of the hosts of the mighty
dead,
That have marched beneath them in days
gone by.
With a burning cheek and a kindling eye.
And have bathed their folds with their
young life's tide,
And. dying, blessed them, and. blessing,
died.
They tell each other their tales of fright;
And dim specters come and their thin
arms Irvine
Round each standard form as they
si,and in line
is the word is given-they CHARGE they
form,
And the dim hall rings with the battles
storm,
And once again, through the smoke and
strife.
Nothing but fags-yet they're bathed
with tears.
1,ley tell of trlumphs. of hopes OF fears;
I a mothers prayers. of a boy away.
OF a serpent crushed of the coming day,
As We stand beneath them with throb-
bling heart,
And think of those who are necr forgot
Their flags come home-why come they
not?
Nothing but fags-yet we hold our
breath,
And gaze with awe at those types of
death,
Nothing but flags, yet the thought will
come.
The heart must pray though the lips be
dumb,
They are sacred, pure, and we see no
stain
On those dear loved flags at home again
baptized in blood. our purest. best
'fattered and torn, they're now at rest
-MnSps Owen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

This is the season to blush for the
sidewalks and get agitated over the
roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

If the veterans days are in the yell
low leaf" the flowers and fruits of
love" are not gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

kept store and one night when the
neighbors sat chatting around the
stove he tried to post his books but
only succeeded in writing down frag-
ments of the conversation. \ short
time ago n Sebec man came to Milo to
attend an entertainment of some kind
and after htching his horse in the
gristmill shed went into the mill for a
few moments. While there he discov-
cred that his pocket book was missing
and rushed out by where his horse was
standing and struck for home. three
miles away. on foot. Arriving at his
home he found his pocketbook. which
by the way contained a goodly roll of
money, just where he had laid it when
changing his clothes, picked it up and
walked back to this village. When he
came in sight of the mill shed and his
team hitched there it occurred to him
for the first time that he might have
relieved his suspense with more ease
and a saving of shoe leather.
That rainbow Saturday night was a
good omen.
It's been bad weather for ornitholo-
gists as for other people but the class
in Gardiner has succeeded in reporting
a much longer list of migratory birds
and dates of their arrivals than was
secured last year.
\ happy thought is to have Bethel's
proposed soldiers monument a memo
rial library.
A Biddeford coal dealer charged 40
cents a ton for hauling the coal used
in the schoolhouses but the committee
awarded the contract to a member of
the committee at so cents a ton. as
Stunning they would get better coal and
perhaps better measure. There are
some over that way who do not con-
eur in the conclusions.
A library isn't the only source oi in
struction needed in a town as may be
judged from the fact that some OF the
plants donated to the PASSPORT library
have been stolen.
The mischievous camera is getting it
its amusing work. A Carratunk youth
was shot in the attitude of drinking
out of a spring while on his hands and
knees. He was walking with his best
girl.
Those who are disconsolate over the
weather of last week should be re-
minded of the fact that so years ago
the season was very backward. An old
record kept in the town of Dcnnysvile
states that May 23 of that year there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

There should be sunshine with the
flowers today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-31

BY the Governor:
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Read our attractive offer- ings for Mardi Gras. Ten es- pecially interesting items. A money-saving opportunity for visitors as well as residents.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

President Massey has found it neces- sary to employ additional teachers and at an early date still others are to be employed.
 Such success speaks volumes for the manage ment of the school and the popu- ldrity of practical education. The State Herald takes pleasure in giving b=low a list of students now in attendance at the Massey college.
 AM. A. Ashley, city; Robert 2. Aland city.
 B-W. H. Brewer, city; J. W. Brazeal city; Archie Bailey, city; John H. Bivins city; Edward Baird, city; John Baird city; Miss Annie L. Burney, city: Miss Emma c. Blair, Florence.
 C.-Jack Cooper, city, J. G. Cobb, city w. D. Crerghaw, city; F. H. Cokeroft, city; P. Cooper, Mississippi W. H. Car ney, city; G. B. Chambers, city.
 D.-Walter Dunn, city; Allen Durham city; J. B. Davidson, Decatur; Miss Ola Duncan, Mississippi.
 E.-John T. Evans, city; G. W. Elliott, city; Louis Edwards, city.
 F.-J. F. Francis, city; Archie Free man, city.
 G.-John Gude city; Conrad Gilbert city; Frank Gafford, city.
 H.-Mrs. M Heidelberg, city; B. P. Head, city; L. A. Hobart, Decatur; Miss Kate Harrison, city; w. B. Harrington, Georgia; J. M. Hill North Carolina; Fred Hardy, city.
 J.-J. M. Jackson, North Carolina; Jo Johnson, city; c. R. Johnson, city; w R. Johnson, city; Rufus w. Jones, Geor- gia.
 K.-A. c. Kirby, city.
 L.-Webb Lowrey, River Bend; P. M Lopez, city; N. D. Lacy, city.
 M.-Frank Marquis, city; G. w. Mlns. field, Goodwater; O. H. Montgomery city; c. E. Montgomery city; Jos. B. Ma son, city; c. w Moss, city; J. P. McCas- key, city; Harry Moran, city.
 P.-W. c. Perkins, city; V. Q. Prowell East Lake; Claud Phelps, city; Miss Ada Powell, city.
 R.-R. E. Roe, city; Thos J. Rowe, city G. F.. Rutledge, Dolomite; Miss Mary Rabitte city; T. G. Robinson, Georgia W. P. Roden, city.
 S.-W. R. Shropshire. city; J. w Swain, Pratt City; S. Sevler, city; c. b Spencer, city; S. A. Summers, city; J. N Stinson, Wilsonville; J. c. Simpson Tsnne ssee; Eugene Saltman,. city; Miss Kata Salisbury, city.
 T.-Mrs. B. Thompson, city; H. D. Fay. Tor, Florida; E. H. Tanner, Louisiana Alfred Thomas, Pratt City; D. B. .Talia. ferro, city.
 v.-Miss Alys vigo, city; Jas. Vaughn city; Morgan H. Van Diver, city.
 W.-G A. Wade, East Lake; w. Will. son, city; J. L. Weller, North Carolina Miss May Wright, city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
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 Failed.

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