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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08
A SPECIAL WEIGHING.
Government Issues Orders Tor All Mail Matter
10 Be Weighed.

The government is about to take a
the country to ascertain the weight OF
the main matter originating in the
United States every "a hours, together
with the weight Of the equipment nee
essary to transport the same; and al
so the total weight of mail matter.
equipment. supplies, etc. passing over
the steam railroads every "a hours.
Hon. +. f. Loud. whom Augusta peo-
pie remember as the chairman of the
postal commission which visited Au-
gusta. is at present in Europe study
ing European postal affairs. and il is
reported that he is also making a close
study of the question Of mail trans
portation on the railroads: so that il
would seem to indicate the informa-
ton sought Is upon this general line.
Yesterday. orders We're received at
the Augusta post office for the weigh
ing Of the mails for % successive days.
winch ARE 10 commence immediately
after midnight on the morning of Oct.
3. and continue until midnight. Nov g.
Arthur L. Handy OF the newspaper de-
partment. has been designated by the
postmaster as the clerk in charge of
this important record.
The department looks upon this as a
work OF the greatest magnitude and
Importance, and has given very spec
itic instructions as to the details of its
being carried out, and that il shall be
correctly done.
1t is not the regular weighing upon
which the contracts for mail transpor-
tation by railroads is settled, which
occurs once in four years. but a sepa-
rate weighing to obtain specific infor-
nation and without any regard, as is
now understood. to any existing con-
tracts Some time since the local Of
flee was notified that there would be
no weighing until April. 1900. which is
the regular quakennial time, but these
orders are now superseded by this
special weighing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08
Seeing With Our Feelings.

A physician makes the statement that
we see with our feelings. There is more
truth in This than the thoughtless will
perceive. For instance. take a man OF
woman with a weak stomach. which has
not the power of giving to the blood the
nourishment it requires. The system Is
filled with poisonous bile. Poor blood
coursing through the brain poisons and
weakenS 1t. and the sufferer is utterly in
capable of enjoying beauty of any sort
or even a hearty meal. The reason the
bilious and the dyspeptic who take Hos
letters Stomach Bitters finds life bright
er and pleasanter. is because 1t cleanse:
the system and strengthens the stomach
See that a private revenue stamp cover:
the top OF the bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08
MAY COMPEL BUSINESS.
Augusta Banks Will Probably Have 10 Do
Business Through Boston Clearing House.

The Augusta banks at first thought
that they would not do as some Of the
other banks of the State are to do. and
use the Boston Clearing House as a
means Of exchange 1t will cost quite
lot TO do this. but it now looks as
though the Boston Clearing House can
compel the Augusta banks to transact
their business through il.
The present method used in clear
ing through Boston is about the same
is is used by the individual depositor
deposit in Boston, and the banks can
use this for their own business the
same as a bank uses a depositor's
money. For the privilege of using this
money the banks have been doing the
clearing business for nothing. The
new idea means that the Augusta
banks will have to pay the clearing
house something for doing business.
The following letter was received at
the banks, yesterday. regarding this
matter:
Boston, September g. 1899
1t is proposed to receive checks on
the various banks in the towns and
cities in Maine, for collection. through
this clearing house. beginning on the
2lst day of September Such checks
received on your bank will be for
warded you with a request to remit
by return mail. at par, a draft on your
Boston correspondent.
This is in accordance with the plan
previously communicated to you which
it is hoped will receive your approval
and support.
Yours truly.
n. G. SMELLING. Manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08
HAYsEeD BEER.
Judge Lowell Rules That II Does Not Fall
Within Statute Meaning.

An interesting case was before the
United States district court. sitting at
Bath, Wednesday. At the February
term five Togus men We're indicted for
the sale of malt liquor without a United
States license. They pleaded not guilty
and their attorney. w. II. Looney of
Portland procured a continuance to the
September term.
When the case came on. Wednesday.
Mr.. Looney asked that the indictment
be.quashed on the ground that the
''hayseed beer" which the respondents
We're charged with selling, was not
malt liquor in the contemplation of the
statute. He submitted an analysis
which gave the information that the
beer contained 2.97 alcohol. This, he
the molasses in the beer and not from
malt. The beer is a compound of hops,
molasses. yeast and water.
District Attorney Dyer and Counsel
Looney then agreed to refer to Judge
Lowell. the justice presiding. the ques-
ton whether the beer was malt in the
contemplation of the statute. Judge
Lowell ruled that it was not, and the
indictments We're accordingly nolle
pressed, upon the motion of the dis
trict attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08
BicycIists Are Directing.

The bicycists of the city are very Wig
orous in their protests against the prac
tice of throwing glass into the streets
The practice is general in certain part:
of the city, and has cost bicyclists sew
eral dollars to repair their puncturet
tires In the daytime they can see tn
glass. if it has not been ground too fine
but at night it is impossible to see it an,
disabled wheels are the result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

The great success of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
in the treatment of bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world For sale
by Jno. Coughlin, III Water street,
druggist.
fri,mon, wed,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

Rockland Gazette: Tuesday: Henry
F. Capen. of the Augusta House,
Mrs. Capen and son, Aaron
who have been spending a few
days at the Bay View House, re-
turned to their home in Augusta today.
Their many friends here are pleased to
hear that their little daughter. Ruth
Capen, is rapidly recovering from her
recent critical illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

G.. w. Wadleighs ad among other
good things quotes Best all round
flour. warranted to suit. $3.50, one bag.
X Dbl, 65 cents Seven pounds good
Rio coffee, ST." Favorable prices for
The purchaser surely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

The Augusta Chorus will meet at the
Baptist vestry, at 7.3O this evening, at
which time, beside the usual rehearsal
under a known leader important
business concerning the festival and
the trip to Waterville. Sept IL, will be
considered All members are request
ed to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

The steam roller was at work, yes
terday, on Willow street leveling the
road where it had been torn up by the
building of the sewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

Accidents come with distressing fire.
Quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings
sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil re
lieyes the pain instantly. Never safe
without 1t.
mon. wed fri&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

i Captain w "A. Paul of Lewiston,
who is now at Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
with his regiment. the Goth Infantry,
United States Volunteers. has made a
favora BILE impression on his fellow Off
GERS, and has won laurels by. his skill
in shooting. Captain Paul was always
a good shot, and two years in success
sion took the officers prize at the mus
ters, but was not regarded as the best
shot in the Guard.
on a recent trial shoot at Fort Nc
Pherson Captain Paul took the Krag-
Jorgensen, and at 200 yards out of a
possible so made a score of As. Then
with the revolver he made by far the
best score of any of the officers. This
remarkable shooting has given hin
quite lot of prestige, and has created
considerable interest in him among the
officers and men of the regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

Capt. !. II. Baker who recently received
an appointment from the National Guard
TO the Volunteer army, has not been
overworked in his endeavor to enlist all
the applicants who presented themselves
At his recruiting station at Biddeford. In
fact he has secured just one man. He
has another who has made application,
but who has not yet been passed by the
surgeon. Capt. Baker has only one more
day to raise his company before he Is or
dered to report at South birmingham
where the i6th regiment is being formed.
Capt Baker said. Wednesday night, that
he thought that if anyone could be de-
tailed to take his place when he lett ne
could do business. He has posted up no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

The State library. yesterday, received
some very interesting books. Two Of
them are specially interesting to road
builders ana another to socialists. Tive
books are: "Hydraulic Cement. its Prop
critics, Testing ana Use" Spalding; Port
land Cement. its Manufacture, Testing
ana Use Butler: pulmonary Tubercu
losis, Its Modern Prophylaxis and the
Treatment in Special Institutions and Al
Home" Knapp; The Races of Europe. :"
Ripley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

The following corporation filed its pa
pers of Incorporation. yesterday, at the
office of the secretary of State:
Maxim Chemical Company organized ut
Winthrop for the purpose of dealing in
Maxim's protein and other remedies and
medicines with $4,000 capital stock, of
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President Samuel Maxim of Wayne,
Me: treasurer. George w. Bates of Win
throp, Me. Certificate approved, Aug. 80,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

Adjutant General Richards has receive,
the report of the election in Co. NJ, Is
Regiment. y. G. S. NJ. Sergt. James w
Graham was elected captain and Sergt
Walter w. Smith was elected secont
lieutenant
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
Old Settlers Meeting.

The executive committee Of
the Old Settlers society and
Grant County Historical associa-
ton has arranged an interesting
program for the meeting to be
held at the court house on We'd
nesday, March Is. A number
of short talks and papers will be
given, including one from Rev.
G. N. Fitch who resided eight
years in Colorado, and who will
talk on ''The Great West. :"
There will also be a paper or two
on the early history Of some Of the
townships and a musicalprogram.
A general invitation is extended
to everybody to attend, especial
ly to the old settlers who are in
vited to give five minute talks
upon their pioneer experiences.
A free dinner will be served at
noon, and all who can conven-
iently contribute supple $
towards the same are invited to
do so, but no one need feel hesi-
fancy about coming who cannot
conveniently bring lunch bas-
ket. Pass around the word and
endeavor to secure rousing
big turnout.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

Three years ago this summer,
says the Yankton Gazette, pop
ulist orators were Offering a re-
ward to any in their audiences
who could produce a gold piece
and citing the fact that none
were produced as a proof of the
scarcity of the yellow metal.
Two years of the sound money
rule has changed that condition
completely and now we have a
dearth Of paper money. The ma
tional treasury and its branches
now contains $22O,O0O,0OO in gold
and only S32, 100000 in currency.
The treasury o fl cials are
stretching this currency as far
as they can to meet the demands
for it, but are succeeding poorly
as the public generally prefer
paper to coin when they know
they can always have the gold
for the eermer upon the asking.
A comp e,.sen of the prophesies
Of three Yeas ago by Pettigrew
ct al, with the actual present
conditions is interesting even if
not convincing.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

Buttermaker Ryger is rejoic,
ing over the recent arrival of a
little son at his home.
Mr.. w. T. Burman of Madison
have been enjoying a visit from
their daughter, Mrs, Ogden, and
her husband of College View,
Neb.
j. D. Smull and Aug. Hovland
of Blooming Valley, were in town
yesterday. The form er has been
appointed chief assistant in the
Milbank postoffice, under the
new regime and was looking for
a house IN which to move his
family, which he expects to do
the latter part of the month. He
secured the Baird house, now
occupied by A. Won Valid.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

It will probably take some
time to sift out the good and bad
legislation Of the recent legisla-
ture. We believe that it's work
has generally been along practi-
cal and beneticent lines, but the
fact that the legislature deliber
ately and persistently refused to
bow to the will of the people on
liquor question as expressed at
the previous election will ever be
a blot upon it's record The
with holding consideration of the
bill until just before the close of
the legislature, and the unani-
nous report of the house "com-
mittee on temperance that the
bill-passed by a good sized ma
jority in the senate-be killed, is
pretty plain evidence that Nose
Kaufman the Sioux Falls brewer,
who had charge of the lobby, had
not remained at the capitol in
vai;. From the face Of the re
turns it looks as If the house of
representatives should carry the
responsibility for the defeat of
the measure, as the senate had
passed what was believed to be
a fair aud acceptable bill which
was slaughtered in the house.
The voice of the people on this
question had already been OBJ
tanned and the duty of the legis
lature was plain. The represen-
tatives Of the people were moral
ly bound to enact the best pos
sible law they could frame. Even
if this law proved a dismal fail
ure they would have been free
from responsibility if they had
made an honest effort to follow
the instructions of the people.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

The daily papers last week
published an interview from one
of the South Dakota regiment
inst returned from Manila, from
which it appears that the South
Dakota regiment is one of the
best in the service, and is better
taken care of and provided for
than any of the other regiments.
But alas, comes another re-
turned soldier this week, who
declares that this same regiment
has tyrant for it's colonel who
delights in abusing the men by
unnecessary drill and forcing
upon them other hardships un-
til they have been denominated
"the prisoners " If we believe
all we hear we will have to swal-
low both of these stories.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
school Land Appratse ment.

Following are the minimum
values per acre placed upon the
school lands to be offered for
sale on the Goth:
Sec. 16, town l1s. range 47-s12.
16-11947, ,Nh-$1O, Sh-$1l
16-1a047-$1O.
48-$lO.
36-11846, EH-Si2. Wh-311.
1G-l19-48-S13.
36-1i9-48-$13.
1c-,D- 4S-$14.
36-l2O-4s, M NEA and NEL NWA-$11; re-
mAinder $!2.
16-121-4S-$14.5O.
3e-1214s, M NEN-$13.
36-l2l 4s, NEA SEA-Sl4.
16 a 36-l1849-$10.
16-1l9-49-31O.
36-119-4S-$1l.
16-l2O 49-$12. so.
se- 40 40. SEX NWA and sEA-s15; sWA-
$13
16 l2149-$11.
36-l2 49-$13.
All other lands $40.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for
in the Milbank Post Office Mar.
8, 1899.
Brown Richard Chapman Robert
Hass Miss Hattie Helmer Ed
Kaby Fred MlDank Electric Co.
Skov Hans Jacob Smith Frank E.
Wiscott Olive
In calling for any Of the above,
please say "advertised' and give
date of advertisement. If not
called for in fifteen days will be
sent to the dead letter Office.
G. G. MIDDLEBRoOK, p. NJ.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
From the Capitol.
PIERRE. March 4. lS9

PIERRE March 4, 1892
| The sixth general assembly Of the state OF
| South Dakota is over and viii 60 into history az
| one OF the cleanest and most businesslike of the
| six that have convened The closing DAYS were
| marked by some dramatic incidents The de-
feat of the dspensary law being one The
senate had passed the bill after prolonged
debate and the last day but two of the session
! sent 1t up to the house. Ii was urged by few
that il was the duty Of the house to pass the
bill withou, debate and without reference to
any committee. The majority Of the house
thought different, and on Wednesday it went to
the committee on temperance. Meetings were
immediately held and all interested were given
fair hearing. On Thursday morning the com
mite came to an agreement, aud Representative
Pusey was unanimously instructed to report the
senate bill to the house with the recommenda.
tion that it do not pass. Mr. Pusey in the
brightest and most eloquent speech Of the ees-
sion, explained the action of the committee and
Its reasons for so reporting and the house by a
fair majority sustained the committees action.
The representatives from Grant county both
voted against the report, thereby carrying out the
instructions OF the voters OF Grant county in
favor OF the dlspensary law On Friday the
house adopted resolutions thanking Speaker
Somers for his fairness and also presenting him
with the chair he had 80 ably filed. Senator
Bouck came out with flying colors on Friday
having the good fortune to get three OF his bills
through the house. one OF these, Senate bill No
40, has been mp In two of tho previous leg sla-
lures, but failed Of final passage owing to the
opposition OF the railroads Representative
Schaffer managed the bill in the house. The
law provides that railroads shall put in side
tracks on their right right OF way for elevators
Touring mills and warehouses, 1t further pro-
vdes that side track and station facilities shall
be established between stations that are twelve
miles apart This law will be Of especial bene-
fit to the farmers in the west end Of the county
who have long tried to induce the railroad CON.
pany to establish a station between Summit
and Waubay.
The Grant county people who had been At
Pierre during the session with the exception OF
Speaker Somers, left on Saturday morning
Mr.. Somers remains in Pierre for a short visit
Senator and Mrs. Bouck went to Woonsocket for
a sholt visit with Governor and Mrs. Keene
Mr.. end Mrs. Shaffer, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Smul
and Mr.. Macklin left for home.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
Highest cash price for potatoes
JAS. BRANNON.
BOscO Is Coming.

Opera house three nights, com
mencing Monday, March 13.
Speaking of Bosco the Aberdeen
daily News says:
"A packed house witnessed
the 3rd performance of Prof.
Bosco last night, and were de-
lighted with the clever perform
ance presented, the large aud
iences which have greeted this
Great Magician every night
proves the merits of the show.
The handsome presents given
away have surprised every one;
it was big success.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
Nelson the druggist has a fine
selection of masks and wigs for
the masquerade, March II.

The Berwyn (IlL) Current,
speaking Of a musical entertain
ment given at the M. E. church
in that place, has the following
kindly notice of the part taken
IN the affair by one of our Mil
bank young ladies: "Miss Ger
trude Stone favored the aud
ience with a piano solo, ''The
Two Larks,' which was excep-
tionally well rendered. Miss
Stone is a musician of rare
ability and is studying under
Prof. Spencer at Kimball Hall
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
ELMIR A.
March, 9, 1899

Jas. Black has returned from
his trip to Sioux City.
Mrs. Frank Putnam is on the
sick list.
Mrs. Sam Ferguson is conval-
escing after q serious illness.
John Black returned from
Pierre Sunday morning.
Wallace and Frank Lafountain
have returned from Northern
Minnesota.
The Elmira Cornat Band will
have a social at the home Of Q.
Garvy next Friday.
Geo. Farmer rode the Woodman
goat at Nassau a few days since
he as was absent from home two
days we presume the goat got
the best of him.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
Township Elections.

Following are the results of
tue elections for Township Off
GERS in the several townships so
far as heard from:
ALBAN.
Supervisors-W. G.. Acker-
man, chm, three yrs; Dillman
Trapp, two yrs; Paul Pinkert,
one year.
Treas. S. McCollum.
Clerk. w. Liggett.
Assessor-W. w. Shook.
Justice-A. G.. Smith.
Constable-Rudolph Green
ing, Jr.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
Poundmaster-J. NJ. Carr.
MAZEPPA.

MAZEPPA.
Supervisors-C. G.. Anderson,
chm, one yr.; Carl Beskow, two
yrs; G. L. Purdy, three yrs.
Clerk-Ed. A. Murray.
Treas. A. Williams.
Assessor-James Murray.
Justices. NJ. Harper.
Constable-M. M. Wartentee.
Poundmasters-1. B. P. Arch
er, 2. C. L. Purdy, 3. Albert
Fromkee, 4. Albin Stoddard, 5.
H. c. Whipple, 6. B. D. South
wick.
Road overseers-1. B. p. Arch
er, 2. G. L. Purdy, 3. Nick Adolph-
sen, 4. Wm. Meyer, 5. H. G.
Whipple, 6. VIM. Boice.
$3.50 was voted.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
GRANT CENTER.

Supervisors-W. H. Koepke,
chm, one yr.; G. J. Trapp, two
yrs; VIM. Farnham, 8 yrs.
Clerk-Geo. B. Isham.
Treas.-Henry Redeker.
Assessor-C. Fl. Rider.
Constables-A. w. Koepke.
VIM. Runge.
$3.50 levied for town and bridge
fund.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

What has become of the pop
ulist papers that were won't to
sheer at republican prosper
ity.' Hardly a daily paper
comes to hand that does not tell
of some large industry in which
the employees are having their
wages increased.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
spelt.

Spelt or German wheat for
sale by Knute Nelson or M.
Rourk. The above grain we
raised lastyear from seed import
ed by Secretary Of Agriculture
Wilson. Is an excellent grain for
stock, yields heavily and stands
drouth well. Straw makes good
hay. NELSON d MADEIRA.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
STOCKHOLM.

Supervisors Joseph Hedman,
chm; P. p. Skoglund, G. NJ.
Hamon.
Clerk-M. C. Hedman.
Treas. B. Fornell.
Assessor-Alberl Anderson.
Justice-O. p. Johnson.
Constable-Albin Lundquist,
Road overseers-1. O. N. Re-
deem, 2. Chas. Nielsen, 3. John
Backlund, 4. G. P. Hedman.
Voted levy of mills for gen.
eral purposes and 5 mills for
road and bridge fund.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
TWIN BROOKS.

TWIN BROOKS.
Supervisors-J. Rickel, chm,
one yr.; VIM. Dallman, two yrs:
r. Falls, three yrs.
Clerk-W VIM. Rabbit.
Assessor-W Wesley Heagy.
Treas. Geo. Egermeyer.
Justice-W. E Raymond.
Constable-Chas. Stevens.
80 votes were cast and all
voters were not out.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10
Church Notices.

There will be a Union Meeting
of the Epworth League and Chris
tian Endeavor Society Sunday
night at the prayer room of the
Congregational Church, beginning
ming $40 o'clock. Music furnish
eddy an octette of young men and
united orchestra.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

Wood Bros. are always busy.
just now they are putting up
wind mills, Of which they report
a large number of sales, of the
AermotOr.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

What have your wages been?
What will you do with them? are
questions to be asked by Pastor
Fitch next Sunday night. All
wage earners are invited to hear
the sermon and take part in di-
vine worship in His Name.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-03-10

The lately elected Senator
Clark of Montana, whom the
populists of that state will send
to Washington to represent the
poor, oppressed, down -trodden
people, is about to build q two
million dollar residence.