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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Under the new schedule that we use
in writing fire insurance" remarked Z.
s. Downing. Monday afternoon; the
people get a reduction OF 10 per cent
over the old rate. Nowhere in Maine
except Portland has the rate been
equalled. Where we Augusta agents
used to charge 81 for five years on Sioo''
we now charge but 30 cents. Portland
and a few Massachusetts cities have
that low rate. but nowhere else do they
have it. This change applies only to
Augusta"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07
The Counsel Of Friends

MY health was very poor and my
friends wanted me to try Hood s
Sarsaparilla. After taking three bot
ties my blood was purified. my system
built up and | felt as well as ever.
take Hoods in the spring and it makes
me feel well and strong" Mrs. Nettie
Sanborn, West Salisbury, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

The Jessie Harcourt Company VIII
open weeks engagement in this city.
Monday. Manager Getchell Of Meonian
hall has secured several other attrac-
tions. Uncle Toms Cabin will be here
a little later and the Boston Theatre
Company with frankie Carpenter. late
in the season. Manager Getchell Is en-
deavoring to secure at least one COM
pany MONTH for weeks stand In this
CITY, i; les5 g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Small advertisements not exceedins
four lines (hirty words) coming under
the heal of WANTED. FOR SALE. TO
LET, HOST, &c, will be inserted two
times for % cents. three times for. IS
cents and one week for W cents. AID.
VANCE PAYMENT In sending by mall
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Though there are few cases in Au-
gusta where the grip has left its victims
with trouble with their eyes, E. H.
Langston has suffered so badly with
his eyes since he had the grip that
he can use them but little. and at times
not at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Attention should be called to the fact
that a very low price has been made
for children under fifteen years OF age.
who attend the Robertson lectures. ~
cents. to either lecture. Parents should
attend and bring the boys and girls.
This is a splendid lesson in geography.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

The ladies have been making plans
to accommodate large number AZ the
reception tonight, at the Baptist
church. Our Baptist friends at the
State House have special Invitation
and several have expressed their desire
to attend. The vestries will be deco
rated and arranged for the occasion
and an interesting evening is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

The regular monthly meeting OF the
kennebec Historical Society will be
held. Tuesday evening at $50 O'Clock.
in Library hall. The paper OF the
evening will be read by DR.. w. Scott
Hill on "The Early Settlers OF Cusn-
noe" All interested in the subject are
cordially invited to be present. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Grand Chief Templar Grant Rogers
Of the Maine Good Templars, was in
the city short time. Monday. He will
attempt to have hearing on his bill
before the judiciary committee, some
time the last of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

The Kennebec stood the storm win.
out going up very high and though ,thsS
ice has not very strong appearance.
it has shown no disposition Of leaving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

An event of interest to lovers Of liter
airy expression will be the recital BY
Miss Hortense Low at the Unitarian
parlors, Wednesday, at $50 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

e board Of registration opens up
for work. this evening at Z. and holds
open for the registration Of voters for
three evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Apply one now; you'n feel stronger and
happier tomorrow. Hop Plasters Tor Acii-
ing Muscles. Backs, Kidneys and Lungs,
rheumatism. Crick and all bodily all
memts. All reliable drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

While the majority Of the cities Of
the State are over the throes Of city
election. Augusta has hers still in
view. Our election takes place next
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07
lair CUSHION" RUBREit sTA Sils

lair CUSHION" RUBBER STAAIsN
always make a good IMPRESSION, last
the longest and are the cheapest in the
size. Common rubber stamps, 10. l5, b
and &c. each. Nickel plated band dating
stamps. Csc. each. Seal presses. R56
each. Check punches, numbering ma
chimes. door plates, pads. stencils, ink,
NC, &C., at lowest prices. Correspon-
dence solicited: Fletcher & Co., So Chapel
St., Augusta, Me. octl9,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Water street was almost entirely a.
vested OF its snow by Sundays rain. A
sleigh now looks out Of style on this
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

There will be a New England supper
followed by an entertainment at the
Peoples church tonight. Price 10 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

II you want some genuine maple
sugar call at J. f. Fuller's and you
will not be disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Miss Sadie Sampson read an essay on
The Pratt Institute" at the Cony high
school, yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

All the village district schools opened,
Monday. after their two weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

That distress after eating is pre-
vented by one or two of Hoods Pills
They don't grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Union hall is again to be opened for
and other amusements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

The Captain Chapman farm, situate In
Augusta on the CoOmbs' Mills road, two
acres OF land; buildings In fine order
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
may6.dt 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Miss 8. A. Stanley. chiropOdist and
manicure (formerly with Ma 0ner-
MANI has taken rooms In vickery
block. mche, eoott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Monday opened up fair and beautiful
after the nasty storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

A bargain: Having purchased . large
lot Of first-cIass babDet metal can sen
more at 10 cents per pound. F. l. CLARK.
machinist. Augusta. may3.dtf
SAFE FOR SALE-Fire and Burglar
proof Bankers Safe, 5000 lbs. weight,
with a strictly first-class modern ,,.., stes'
will he sold $500 below cost. Size.
69xl0x3O inches 1t is great bargain.
Apply to Jno. F. Cobb Auburn. or y b.
Fuller, Augusta House. feblOd3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Farm and village property for sale.
Apply to Williamson & Burieigh. coun-
sellors-at-iaw, Augusta. Me. g..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Wanted today. three cooks four house
girls. two for second work. Good help
furnished at short notice Parties writ
ing please enclose stamp. Mrs c. NJ.
Glldden. with Mrs. Cochrane, Opp Hotel
North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07
ACCOMMODATIoN TRAINS.
BANGOR & ARoos1OoK RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between
BOulton and Bangor on trains leaving
Houiton at so A. NJ. and Bangor at 40
2. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07
New Advertisements To-llay

j. s. Smiley
To let--ROOm.
See want column.
Kings Pure Malt.
BOwditch, Webster e. Co..
New England Telephone and Telegraph
70 ~ ~ Has 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

AGENTS-Male or female. to sell our
vegetable drainer; something new; one tc
be sold in every house. Write for terms
and list of other great sellers. Tucker
Novelty Co, Brownville. .ie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

house and stable, within 10 minutes
walk of depot and post office. Sold At a
trade if applied for soon. Address E.
journal Office. ,narld1 w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07
Local Matters.

The supreme court opens today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

NAVAL CLAIMS-The undersigned de-
sire to correspond with the following late
officers of the navy from Maine or their
heirs: 1t. John A. Russ left service,
1876; Capt. Jabez G. Rich tmarines) left
service 1861. Tallmadge & Tallmadge. At
torneys, 175 LaSale St, Chicago. Ills.
MARI d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Several nice housekeepers want situa-
tons. Middle aged woman and good
girls for general housework Also two
couples that will take work in the city
or country. Can do all kinds of work
Would like places at once. Call at 2U3
Water ST.. Mrs. Lizzie Boyes. mare, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Any lady who can sew can earn good
pay making neckwear for us at home:
work all cut sent by mail any distance
Zoe. For particulars and sealed contract
Company. Box 9l5. Bath, Me.
fxxse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Ladies to make sample patches at
home: SIS to $40 weekly; no canvassing; re-
ply envelope for sample and particulars.
roster Machine CO., SIS West 29th St,
New York MARI div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

A few words about WALL PAPERS.
If you intend to use any this spring, 1t
viii be to your advantage to drop F. W
Colby postal and have him show YOU
the finest line of papers this side of New
York. All 1899 patterns. F. W. Colby,
No. s Page street. mar2.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Store. well stocked, first-class fixtures.
doing good business; good chance for
man with small capital; other business
cause of sale. NJ, Journal Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

In a small family a capable girl for
general housework. Must be good cook.
Call between the hours of eleven and two
at No. IL East Crescent st. Mrs. H. f.
Smith. feb22 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

Ladies to make sample patches at
home; Sc to so weekly: no canvassing;
lars Foster Machine Co., 525 West 18th
St. New York. MARI div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07
FOR SALE.

Good business chance. fruit and con-
Nctionery store; also electric car waitin.
room for Augusta, Halloweli and Gardi-
ner X. X. For particulars inquire at 9
Depot Sd. Gardiner, or Box 81, Gardiner
MARI Il Tvs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

WANTED-Situation in office or to
teach commercial branches. by young
lady experienced in single and double
entry bookkeeping. stenography and
typewrting. Reference. Address Box 12S.
South Gardiner Me. mar6d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

A young lady desires a situation as
stenographer at once. Can open or close
a set of books. VIII work for reasonable
pay. to start. Would go in a store as
book-keeper. Call 203 Water St, Mrs.
Lizzie Boyes. mar6.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

In the city, Saturday, March 4, pension
certificate No. &C, 629. Finder Please leave
at Journal Office or with Oscar Tracy.
mar6d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

All of my accounts remaining unsettled
March 10th. will be placed with an attor-
ney for collection. Or. w. Fl. Fair
banks, Augusta, Me. mar3,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07
FOUND.
WANTED

WANTED-We can give a good reliable
man in your town first-class opportu-
nifty to make some money without inter
fering with other business. Address,
Ginter Grocery Co.. Boston, Mass.
ART d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-07

treatment. Patients visited at theii
homes if desired. Apply 9 Weston St.
mari d1W&
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05

The Cleveland strike. which began July
Is and still continues. Is causing. according
TO the best estimates. a money loss Of over
slo.o0o day. OF this amount the street
railway company Is said TO be losing une-
half. or about $500 a day The state is
paying Ss,soo a day for pay and subsistence
OF 1850 miiifsamen. The 500 strikers are
losing = 500 a day in wages. The city Is
put TO much extra expense in assisting the
militia to protect the public from violence.
so that the aggregate cost of the strike
win equal the amount estimated even u the
ioss 10 the railway company Ii less than
asserted. The real cause of the strike 10
the refusal Of the union men to work with
non-union men who we're employed during
the nrst strike In June and which was Get
tied by the Big Consolidated Company
agreeing to a reduction Of hours and the re-
employment Of 70 per cent. Of Its old en-
pioyes The end 10 not In sight
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05

II ~ not 70 long ago that any move
ment advancing progress on the Lake
Washington canal would have been the
most absorbing topic Of the time: but
now 10 many important projects are
under way that interest has somewhat
diminished Yet the work Ia proceed
inx steadily and with satisfactory re-
suits. The examination Of title 60 the
land along the route which the govern
mens required should be furnished has
now been completed. and when q few
minor defects have been rvmedied the
condition imposed By congress wa have
been observed.
A large sum of money 10 asail3hae for
the preliminary work Immediately upon
the certificate az the United States at
torney general that the right-of-way
has. been satisfactorily vested in the
government.
The prospects for completion Of the
canal were never brighter. Many favor
able reports have been made BY mill
tary officers ana naval officers sent OUT
to investigate the merits OF the project.
bat they have been at wide intervals.
ard too efsen. II has been suspected. the
expeditions were only intended 10 quiet
eur importantly for the time. Within
the past year or SO. however. and par
ticulariy through cur new acquisitions
In the Pacific. large number Of infiu-
entail men have visited Puget sound
and have become familiar with the irs-
mense advantages such a canal would
afford Many members OF congress and
officials holding high ofsaee have come
To the same conclusion a. Gen. Alexan-
der. who said that IL there was such
chance to make . great naval depot
with So many advantages Of climate. IL
coal. timber and fresh water free from
sce. ~ a suitable place on the Atlantic
ecss,. The work would probably be
started at once That remark was made
,weasy-eixht years age ard conditions
have very much changed since then. bat
AL in the direction os making the canal
= greater national necessity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05
he extern, to which labor axi,.sors viii

The extent to which labor agitators will
go In order to foment disorder and discon-
tent against the existing government Is
well illustrated by the circular sent Gov
Geer. of Oregon. by the secretary OF the
San Francisco labor council, protesting
agains, the mastering out Of the voiun-
teers AT San Francisco. The circular
charges that the war department - mus
tersng out the soldiers at tina. point In or
der TO hood the labor market and thus
check the struggle OF the work!nsmen for
improved conditions. also that the govern
merit desires TO compel the volunteers
driven by wan, or aestitusion 10 re-enlis,
Gov. Geer well eharac.erixes these utter
anees ~ demasogicai In the extreme, not
only nos based upon facts. but bear evil
deaes Of studied rerversscn OF them. and
are calculated 10 Do the real workInguaen
OF the United States grave injustice and
in the end infinite harm.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05

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,htrr vAer u indicate. an ,,n a,
about ssoe. ooa oea In an. va,
Money i. NOT .h,srr,,v =, ,sss ,,,
,nr the ..,.ms.x r.rn.,x, ~. 800,
% money in circulation ... =, TOO "a.
,ss, or sci. 10 p-r eanl,a. o. IN. -. ~
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05

Vice Chairman stones bold stand
against fusion h tantamount to . dec
Iaration Of the new Democratic policy.
Next to Bryan. Stone Il the most In
fsuentiai Democrat He has the entire
confidence of Chairman Jones' The ma
tionai committee he practically carries
ia his pocket. II be has any presiden-
sial aspfrxtjons Of his Own-and Il has
long been suspected that he has heard
the busxiag 81 the hee--he has been wise
enough to hide them: and Bryan has
hs<n shsewd- enough % paacs the Mis-
sourian n pesttt0n where he II defl-
nicely comnttsed Is Ms 0Bryan'O for
tunes.
The national Desaocratic leadership
q asa1nsx fssa3on becanse II sees IL en-
tire futility. II Is dernoraiixing to party
principles and II divides party councils.
On paper II unites two or more political
psrtsee: N pFacties. \ discosrases and
drives away many adherents to both.
and in the end 10 beneficial to the op-
posing party. Fusion has killed Popu-
liam: Democracy survives partly be-
cause II has more inherent vitality and
partly because II now stands for much
that Populism stood for.
The movement within the Democracy
against fusion has been irresistible. II
has been under full Roadway In wash
inEton. for instance. ever since the dis
astrous election OF 1853 The Popuiists
and the ''silver" Republicans have rec
OF them have cast about for . new par
~ alignment. Some OF them have re-
turned to the Republican party.
others have Joined the Democracy.
or. like Gov. Rogers. are flirting with
II. II now appears likely that flu
sion will not be accomplished here
next year, or, IL II il. II will be on
terms absolutely dictated by the Demo
Gratis, and 1t will be between them. who
Represent vlrtie organization. and the
mere skeleton Of Populism. In other
words. the Democracy may for Its own
purposes see iii to masquerade in the
disguise Of fusion. thinking that 1t Will
thus poll all Democratic votes and catch
few fragmentary PopulIsts and SD
yer" Republicans who might otherwise
be lost
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05
How "a Meet HARD Timeo.
Marysyiile Globe.

There n no reason why the majority Of
the young men employed In the shingie
mills Of this and other Washington towns
should not become financially independ-
ent In a few years. When young men
scarcely out OF their teens command wages
varying from e1.50 10 t50 per day they
should be able to lay UP a snug sum for
a rainy day Present conditions may not
always maintain. and the wise young man
would do well 10 refrain from blowing
all Of his earnings.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05

PLANNED and served further. 10 smbayrass
ne zAm1ntnsratScu. Win ne advent ~
necsetazy Reot Ne are told an tass b -
he rhanssd AA1utans 0enersa CosAtn 1sH
attend strictly 20 the afKsirs Of his otfice
and vsII cease to Be the commanding sen-
eraI A. faeto. N BE has been under Sec
retary Ayers admin1tyaficn Of the -
rartmsnt Gen Miles, - 70 be given IL
ais once entities him. and viii have N
opportunity 70 make record which vin
bring him the lieutenant generals COM
m.exton which ne c0vesa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05

TIE position taken by the Democratic ma
tioaai committee under the leadership 81
Vic. Chairman Stone against fusion viii
result Ia a great many Intellectual protests
from Silver Republicans and Pceaiisss The
position OF the committee viii. no doubt.
~ sustained by the party leaders. who
have apparently reached the conclusion
Democrats banner ana tie gathered per-
rnanently within the soid, Pcrullsss has
ram as course, ana With II fa.cn dies
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-05
THE Wall or THE SEA SERPENT

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