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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

Copying ink may be made by dis
solving lump sugar in the common Ink,
used in the portion of one dram of the
former to one ounce of the latter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
Gold Awaiting Shipmenf.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. I2.-it is stated
that there is now at st. Michael,
Alaska, about S3,000.006 worth of gold
dust for shipment to San Francisco and
Seattle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
Dixon and santry Fight a Draw

New York. Aug. 12.-The Dixon-San-
try fight was declared a draw at the
end of the twentieth round.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

Signals used by ships at sea date
from 1865. They were invented by the
Duke OF York, afterward James ii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

One way to hear pin drop is to
heat it red hot and drop it into keg
of powder.-Philadelp Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
The Worst Ever.

BUrgling Bills he lazy? Why
honestly. If dat feller wuz goin tel
commit murder. he'd do it in New York
state SOS he could sit down when he
died kansas City Independent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

The presentation of the freedom or a
tity or borough in England is now a
mere compliment. which does not con-
fer any substantial or exceptional priv
ila0as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

If you are tired and duh, can't get
rested, and have no appetite, take
Hoods Sarsaparilla- 1t enriches and
yitalizes the blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
"Waste Not,
Want No" !"

Little leaks bring to Ivant,
and little Impurities of the
blood, If not attended to.
brino a "@Want - of health.
Hoods SarsaparflLa is the
one and only specific that
suiu ren,ove all Blood hun,ors
and impurities, thereby put
ting you into a condition OF
perfect health.
Bad Stomach" Headaches and
tired feeling. bad condition of stomach,
caused me TO take HOODS SzrsapArila.
Z stopped zn faint trouble. Charles
BoVer. Giens Falls. ". Y.
6od5 SaaJab0MN
Claz22,l 2,lE5ll2jlH~
Hoods PiIls liver is; the nor Irritating and
only eathartie 70 take with H2od's saIsaPaI1ll.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

As many as 4,o61 muscles have been
counted In the body OF moth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
HULL & CO.

Mitchell & Lynde Building, Room 21
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
CUBA IS TO Be FREE.
Her Independence the One Thing
Kept in View at Wash.
Ington.
ON THE HURRY ORDER LIST NOW.

Important Announcement of Policy Made
-Census-TakinG n Preliminary to Turn
ing the Government Over to the Cubans
Entirely-Comment on the Meeting of
South American Presidents-Anti-Im-
periaIists ut Work-Phiiippfne News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

President GuerID. of the Anti-Semite
League, Barricades Himself In His House,
Declaring He Would Blow Up His Home
Before surrenderIng-Trial of Dreyfus
Case at Rennes-Aceused Gives the Lie
to Gen. Mercfr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
Death OF Prot. ]. n. Parsons.

Augusta friends have learned with
much sorrow Of the death OF Prof..
John H. Parsons, who was principal OF
the Cony High school from September
1889 TO June 1892. After leaving Au-
austa Prof. Parsons became principal
of the High school at birmingham
Mass. III health compelled nm to
rive M teaching, about year ago,
md he has since visited Pittsfield, Me,
whore he was principal of the Maine
Central Institute for eight years pelore
coming to Augusta, and also the Prov
ince of Quebec, which was ms Wlle
girlhood home. His death occurred al
South birmingham. May D.
Prof. Parsons was born IN Lexington
No in 1851 and was graduate OF
Rates College in the class OF 81 he
v.oe nitcher on the baseball nine DUR
;ner III course and held the college rec
IA IN the long distance runs. lie
,,.r,l,ad his way through college by
,at,ino school AS a teacher he was
rl,obIv successful. and no better
a,iGad ar more popular principal ever
q-i,oa over the Cony High school
I ~ I'D an unusual faculty of getting
sraat amount of work out OF MS
,s,iIs and of making them ENJOY the
ari, He raised high the standard OF
NJ ~, sohnoI and advanced its interests
nv ,,o,nacts. and it was a great re-
III 10 directors. the pupils ana the
citv in general when ne Went e, 70 Mass p,Sc
e acbusetts. While in this city pt .'
narenns was an active member IN tht
I-nitv club. and he became member
Of IS" St. Marks parish: He was asa l LEI DEL
co and state. fal'niul 'eaehe'
IA an upright man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
THE OPERA HOUSE.
A Suggestion That City Hall Take Its
Place.
Plans to Have the City Hall Stage Enlarged
to Proper Size.

Someone has made the suggestion tina
if Augusta cannot have an opera house
City han should be 50 arranged that i
can be used for theatrical productions. a.
well as for the concert. No one seems |,
have any definite plans as to the way
that the constructions should be. but ev.
eryone Of course has a suggestion Tn,
plans OF some are 50 very simple that the
expense to the city would be but little
and it would cause 4 great many dollars
TO come into the treasury in the way of
hall fees, as well as to give the citizens
of Augusta a chance to see some real
good productions.
The rebuilding Of the opera house
seems as far away as it did at the time
the place was burned and the plan to re-
build in case the railroad was built from
the adjoining towns Of Manchester and
Winthrop are rather dim. Then. say
some of the business men as well as the
theatrical loving public. why not do the
next best thing ana fix the City harl
stage?
City hall is too large as it now ex-
lists. remarked a man who has adj
dressed an audience from that stage, yes
terday. to the Journal. THE way in my
mind. to change over the stage would be
to extend it out into the hall about ten
feet, that would give a good stage"
The present stage which is built box
fashion, is about II feet deep on an aver
age, though in places it is deeper ana is
30 feet wide. II is about 20 feet high.
The auditorium is about 50 by 80 feet ana
by building the stage ten feet into this
space and widening it, would give ample
stage room with dressing rooms on the
two floors. 1t seems to some that this
would not give dressing room enough. OF
course the walls that make the stage the
box that it now is. would have to be re-
moved ana suitable scenery fitted.
by doing this" said the citizen the
people under the balcony and in the back
part Of the balcony, could hear very much
better than they now do. The expense
would be light too
Another plan is to build an addition Of
10 or - feet TO the back of the building
but this is not favored as TO build an adj
dition in the proper manner it would
have to be built at quite an expense.
True, a place similar to the one built
upon Meonian hall might be put in place
but this would spoil the appearance Of
the city building.
Several citizens We're seen. Monday. and
asked what they thought of the idea adj
vanced, and ii seemed to meet with the
hearty approval Of all. In the present
state, the hall is of no good for anything
more than public meetings conventions
and concerts, but at the little expense il
might be made good for any sort Of Il
theatrical production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
Ladies' & Misses Skirts
CITY HOSPITAL BENEFIT CONCERT.
A Rich Musical Treat Enjoyed by One oil
Largest Audiences Of Season.

The concert, Monday evening. for tn
benefit of the Augusta City Hospital. wa
in every respect an artistic performance
and great credit is due its promoter, Mr.
Julius Hartt. who has worked untiringly
for the past four months in the cause .
music. "a accomplish such good results.
The most important work Of the chorus
was Of course the cantata "Clarice q
! Eberstein," by Rheinberger. worl
which we believe received its initial rem
dition in this part of the world. las
| evening.
Warm praise must be given to Miss
Cross, Mrs. Chase and Mr.. Dyer. who 50
ably sustained the solo numbers. The en-
/ tire work abounds in haunting melodies.
despite its intricate harmonies. Miss
Cross gave her pathetic number "Oh.
Mother Mine with deep feeling. and q
fine appreciation OF the sentiment. Mrs.
Chase's rich voice was heard to excellent
advantage in "Murmur Not. Thou Gentle
Maiden" with an obligato by the chorus.
The work of this chorus, by the way.
was from start to finish astonishinglv
good. We say astonishngly. because W.
an not realize the existence Of such a
chorus until we heard 1t. last evening. II
Is difficult task To control. as Mr.. HART
did, last night. n chorus while sitting at
the piano and directing, ana he did ii
well On their part. the chorus could not
have been held so well in leash. had they
not been in such good training.
Mr.. Dyer sang his numbers with much
sincerity and with good taste. His voice
is Of exceptionally attractive quality AMI
gives inn al
pitch. Thanks are due Mr.. HART for the
introduction Of such work to Augusta
music lovers. The chorus also acquitted
itself creditably in the other selections.
notably "Wynken Blynken and Nod. as
sisted by Miss Hyde.
Miss Hyde seemed never in better form
musical or physical. Her first group of
songs was calculated to exhibit her pow
ers Of contrast in musical effect:
a-"Mattinata." by Tosti
h-"Se Saran Rose" by Arditi
c-"The Rosary" by Nevin.
d-'"The Asra." by Goro.
The fascinating ana delightful "Saran
Rose" was delightfully."- given. while Miss
Hyde's facial as well as her musical ex-
preston was very taking. Ii is A most
beautiful song and it was charminglv
itiutttu' ~ IL inc singer lett Its Senu-
ment, musical ana poetical In response
70 hearty encore, Miss Hyde gave that
immortal ballad II Am Weary of Row
ing, her rendering of which, last winter.
has not been forgotten.
If one might venture upon an adverse
criticism, or rather a suggestion, it would
be to suggest a greater breadth of treat
ment in the great ana eloquent 'Sanctus"
ny Gounod, a more allargando tempo III
the great crises so to speak
1t is TO be regretted that Mr. Cheeney. |
who came on from Portland to render his |
valuable assistance at the organ. was un- |
able TO lend his services because piano |
and organ quarrelled, as it We're, on the |
question of pitch.
The audience was notably enthusiastic |
II is Il pleasure to record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

r. S. Bradbury. who conducts a wood
turning factory on Cony street has one
kind of business that makes his goods
go to all parts of the country. and that
is the manufacture of the butter
moulds. The moulds are made of hard
wood and the impressions are made BY
hand. He sells these to wholesale
houses. Mr.. Bradbury also manufac-
lures supplies for the wholesale houses
in the way of patent egg and butter
cases. This little establishment does
quite a business employing from one
10 eight men during the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

DO YOU remember the days when
you We're young, and used to go into
the candy stores before school and buy
a cents worth of candy for recess, =
asked a business man. Monday, upon
seeing a group of school children as
they emerged from a candy store. Il
can well remember how | used to go
into the stores and buy a cents worth
of confectionery and carefully keep
and sloat over it until recess. It is
the same with the present generation,
only | believe they have more pennies
to spend than we used to. | can we'll
remember when the price of sugar
went down SO that the manufacturer
began to make their sticks of candy
larger. We children used to glory over
that fall in sugar. | notice that the
children do not change greatly. The
one who has the candy or the apple is
the hero of the crowd, until that IS
gone and then they search for a new
hero"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
Humanity Demands IT,

Present day humanity demands cOmfort
and quality in every kind of wearing ap.
parel. The common-sense of the great
American people is asserting itself. Ii
will no longer be frisked about by the
tickle freaks of fashion. Recognizing
this demand of humanity. it is said, there
has at last been produced humane shoe
for men-a shoe constructed on strictly
hygienic, anatomical principles. 1t is
named the II. S. & II. ''Hu-man-ic' Shoe
The "Hu-man-ic' Shoe represents it is
claimed. the elimination of more than
forty years experience ana experimenting
with the best shoe brains and skill that
money could influence. These shoes are
now to be had in this city of Sherburne
& Daley, $50 & 292 Water St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

The three following companies. Mon
day filed certificates of Incorporation:
The Bridgton Furniture Company or
ganized at Bridgton for the purpose of
conducting q furniture and undertaking
business with $4,000 capital stock, Of
which $4,000 is paid in The officers are:
President, Luther F. Mckinney Of Bridg-.
ton. Me-. treasurer. John II. Roes OF
Bridgton, Me. Certificate approved, May
10, 1899.
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Com
pany organized at Portland, for the pur-
pose Of manufacturing hose and rubber
ties with 81 200 600 capital stock, of which
5000 is paid in. The officers are: Presl-
dent, w. l.. Symonds Of Lynn, Mass.
treasurer II. p Burril of Lynn, Mass.
Certificate approved, May r. 1899.
American Moistening Company organ
lied at Portland for the purpose Of the
manufacture ana sale of machines for ar
tifjciaIly humidifying the atmosphere with
$3.50 900 capital stock. of which $500 IS PAD
in. The officers are: President, William
Firth Of Winchester, Mass: treasurer, /.
r. Comins of Sharon, Mass. Ceruncatc
IDnrOVed, May Il. 1899
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
After RahY's Rafh

The skin should be rapidly, yet gently
dried; then dust with Comfort Powder;
firm and healthy. NJ j. Rutan. Matron
Crittenton Home, Wilmington. Del.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

The news that has reached the Maine
policy holders of the New England
Mutual Accident Association of Boston
that the company is to discontinue
business on account of the hard luck
that they have met. which has made il
impossible for them to meet the claims
against them, are not at all dscOm-
fitted. as it is known that they are soon
TO be transferred to a company that is
strong one, presumably. The New
England Company had at the time Of
the issuance Of the preliminary report
of the insurance commissioner for the
close Of the 1925 business, 4S9 policy
holders in the State, whose policies ag-
Sregated $2.SO9250. 1t is understood
that there are outstanding claims of
the Maine policy holders. but as the
policies are to be transferred to the
General Accident Assurance Corpora
ton of Perth, Scotland, it is further
understood that the company takes all
the assets and liabilities of the COM
pany, so far as the transfer Of policies
goes.
The Scotch company has applied for
admission to Maine, and it will doubt
less be admitted. All the necessary
papers have not been received by the
commissioner, but those that have thus
far arrived are wholly satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

This is still early for the reports Of
the different banking institutions to
tell what the next semi-annual tax
Will be. 1t is understood that the tax
will be smaller than the last one I'M
less the deposits have increased. This
decrease in taxes which, though it can
not be very great is possible. will be
due to the increase in securities, as
nearly all the holdings of the banks are
much more firm and a higher market
value is on each. As a certain per
cent on the market value of each is
taken off the average amount of de-
posits, reserve funds and undivided
profits, and the assessment is made on
the remainder the greater these secur-
tiles the greater is the sum to be de-
Quoted whichever way it goes, it will
amount to but few dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

4 book has just been issued contain
ing the railroad laws of Maine, COM
piled by Colonel Z. c. Harrington.
This book is made up according to the
suggestions of the leading railroad at
torneys and men of the State. and is
pronounced absolutely correct in every
detail. The indexes are so arranged
that needless searching for anything is
done away with. All the laws making
book of 200 pages, are contained in
the book. which is from the Journal
press. The colonel is sending them
out to all the subscribers for the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

The Globe and Rutgers Fire Insur-
ance Company of New York. has been
admitted to the State of Maine their
admission dating from May L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
STATE HOUSE.
New England Mutual Accident Policies
to Be Transferred.
sank Tax May Be SmalIer-Ano,her Insurance
Company Admitted.

There is no manner by which any.
one can tell to what extent the fisher
men are shipping their fish to their
homes under the new law that permits
them to ship a certain number of
pounds upon the payment of q fee for
the purpose of procuring a license to
do the same.
These licenses in blank form, are
sent to each express agent and also to
the wardens and guides, who sell them.
The law provides that they shall make
their returns in October. Thus until
that time no one can tell to what eX-
tent the licenses are being bought. or
how many fish are being shipped with
out the owners.
Doubtless when the time arrives for
the accounts to be settled. it will show
some remarkable figures in the number
Of licenses issued, and in the number of
pounds shipped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

Colonel T.. C. Harrington will go to
ArOostook county, this week, to attend
the hearings held there by the railroad
commissioners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
Air

to the forefront.
This marvellous agent is destined 10
take the lead in the art and science of
preservation, ventilation and numerous
other advancing industries.
Well known prominent business men
of New England and New York have
associated themselves with Mr.. Chase
and are organizing a substantial COM
pIny.
CAPITAL TEN MILLION DOLLARS.
PAR VALUE, $1,000 PER SHARE
(NON-ASSESSABLE).
For purposes of development. a block
Of the proposed stock is being sub
scSihed for at one-half price. $500 per
share This favorable opportunity
willIp4ebably not remain open after
June LIST.
All checks. drafts and orders should
be made payable to
ANDREW J. Chase, Trustee,
Sudbury Bldg, Sudbury st., BOSTON, MASS.
SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
r,1yIe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

Great catches of trout in Lake Ma
ranacook are reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16

Plain and corded taffetas, liberty
silks, wash silks. chiffon and mons
seine de sole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-16
White Goods

checked and striped nainsOok. Indis
ihehs, organizes. Swiss muslins. en-.
pfolderies, piques and allover EN-.
broideries.
The record-union., 1899-02-09
FREE LIBRARY.
Business Transacted by the Trus-
tees Last Evening.

tCS8 1SxA3S AlvCAkAAk6s
The Board of Directors of the Public
Library met at their office in the LIZ
brary building Tuesday evening, present
w. c. Fitch President E. B. Willis.
Vice President; S. H. Gerrish, Secre-
tary; E. Franklin and Jabez Turner.
The report of the Librarian for the
month of January was read, as follows:
Number of books issued during the
month, 1894, classified thus: Fiction,
), ,935; history, 406; literature, 423; fine
arts, 165; useful arts, 10I; science, loS;
philology, 8; sociology, 40; religion, ~;
philosophy, 10S; general works, $50;
juvenile fiction, 1,674; juvenile other
classes, 2S3; current magazines, 466.
Percentage of fiction, not including
juvenile, so; percentage of Juvenile f1c-
ton, 20; percentage of all other classes,
%; percentage of fiction, 70.
Average number issued per day, $50;
number of books read in library rooms,
422; number Of patrons registered,
1909. Cards expired, POP. Amount of
the fines collected, $16.10. Number of
books mended III the library, 523.
Total attendance in reading-rooms,
5154; women. 337; men, 3,731; girls,
154; boys, 932. Average attendance,
172; women, II; men, 124; girls, O.;
boys, 81.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Library Bureau, $46.60; Electrical
Engineering and Supply Company,
$11O; S. J. Jackson, 1915; Progressive
Cleaning Company, So; F. C. Hummer
feldt & Co.. $16; w. F. Purnell.
$121. 80; F. M. Hustled, 81; Sunset Tele-
phone Company, 50; Capital Telephone
Company, 81; Capital Gas Company,
81 so; A. D. Noyes & Co., $605.65; Sill
vlus & Schoenbackler, $65.15; H. s.
Phillips, $3.50; Sacramento Electric.
Gas and Railway Company, $7.S4.
The board ordered 11S new books
purchased, and then adjourned sine die.
The board, consisting of w. c. Fitch,
E. Franklin, Jabez Turner, S. H. Ger
rlsh and E. B. Willis, who had been
rearpointed by the Mayor and con-
firmed by the Board of City Trustees,
organized for the ensuing year by elect
ing w. c. Fitch, President; E. B. Will
lis, Vice President, and S. H. Gerrish,
Secretary.
Miss Caroline G.. Hancock was elected
Librarian; Lauren W.. Ripley, Assistant
LlDTGrlSn, MISS hSttd I c1IIOli, oCSoAo
Assistant Librarian; Mrs. Ella Quinley,
Third Assistant Librarian; Miss May
Beaton, Fourth Assistant Librarian;
Mrs. Celia Mackree, janitress.
The salaries were fixed at the same
sum per month for each as last year.
The President appointed the follow
ing standing committees for the ensu-
ing year:
Books on shelves-Franklin and Ger
rish.
Periodicals-Gerrish and Turner.
Reading -room-W. c. Fitch.
Purchase of books-Turner, Franklin
and Willis.
Auditing and Finance-Willis, Gerrlsh
and Franklin.
building and Repairs-Fitch and Tur-
ner.
All fines against the patrons of the
library were remitted to January /,
1893.
The board then adjourned
The record-union., 1899-02-09
A BUSY PLACE.
Business is Humming in the State
Printing Office.

A visit to the office of the State Prin-
ter yesterday found the entire force as
busy as bees. Referring to the great
activity everywhere prevailing, State
Printer Johnston said:
Yes, these are extremely busy times
in my office, but it is marvel how
smoothly and expeditiously the depart
ment is running, when the difficulties
with which we have had to contend are
taken into consideration; for notwith-
standing the fact that the State Print
ing Office had been closed for over a
year and a half, and the mechanical
forces therein had become almost
wholly disorganized, the Office is now
turning out more work and with less
friction or confusion than ever before.
.Of course, it is keeping us all on the
jump, and we have little time to call
our own, and in this connection l wish
you would say in the Record Union
that I have made a new rule concern
ing certain business of my department
which will hereafter be strictly adhered
to. 1t is this:
THAT all applications for employment
in the State Printing Office or bindery
must be made either in person or in
writing, and that no applications will
in future be considered through third
parties. Again, my Office is in the
Capitol, and must insist that all ap-
plications be made to me at such Office.