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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
Tie Method of Procedure.

New York. Aug. 4.-Wm. Elwood,
alias Henry Robbins. believed to be the
principal in a green goods" scheme,
was arrested here. today. on a charge
of using the mails for fraudulent pur-
poses. In his possession We're num-
Der of letters among them being one
from John kriStenSson. an employe of
the city marshal's office in Portland,
Me-. showing that the letter had re-
ceved sample of the goods" In FL
woods method of business Kristensson
was designated as lot 107" and his
letters We're sent in care of Burton
Smith. chief clerk in the United States
marshals office in Portland. United
States Commissioner Shields held Ell
wood in $4,000 bonds for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

no limit to the amount of pension n
veteran may receive and still he en-
titled to the benefits of the Home nv
a regulation OF the board of managers
Soldiers and sailors whose pensions
exceed SIG per month are not eligible
to the Home unless the reasons are
peculiar and are explained to the man
ager and are satisfactory to him." At
the Eastern, owing to the crowded
condition and the number of appIi-
cants for admission it has been found
advisable to cut this amount down to
ST.. At the present time, with the
barracks filled up and a few men
sleeping in attics. there are about 125
applications for admission and read
mission on file awaiting chance of
entrance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

A comparison of some of the recent
returns from the several I:rIrches Of
the Homes show their relative size 10
be; Largest, Central. present. 4S41.
absent, 1903; aggregate $3.50. Second.
Southern. present, 3ls1: absent. 1859:
aggregate, i6i6 Third Western.
present. 2"9i; absent 90: aggregate.
"4f9. Fouth. Eastern. present. 2133
absent 80; aggregate. 1892 Fifth.
NorthW"stern, present. 1894: absent.
1S2; aggregate. 2516. Sixth. Marion.
present. lISS; absent. 692: aggregate.
24a6- Seventh, Pacific, present, 1904 :
absent. CtN. aggregate. 2262 Smallest
DanNil!c, pr sent, 40. absent GS: ag-
Eregatc, "06. At the latter Branch
the numf". cared for during the year
just closed was $40, 26s of whom were
native born ana Is foreign born. This
is in marked contrast to the Eastern
where nearly two-thirds Of the whole
number cared for We're foreign born.
Again. at the Eastern more than one
half of the foreign born We're sons of
Erin. while at Danville only 80 were
born in Ireland. The trades and occu-
pations most largely represented APP
pear to have been about the same. OF
The number cared for ut this Branch
only IL per cent. could not read and
write. while at panville more than T.
per cent. could not Since the Branch
was established it has numbered
among its members four colored mon
and one blind man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
DONE FROM PORTLAND.
Deputy United States Marshal Smith Respon-
sibic for Arrest Of EiwOOd.

Portland, Ne, Aug 4-Thc arrest in
New York of Elwood. an alleged green
goods" man, is the finale to a clever bit
of detective work that originated in
this city the latter part of June. At
that time John Kristensson of Cliff Is
land, received what he thought was a
green goods" letter which he handed
to City Marshal Sylvester. The mar
shall in turn passed to United States
Deputy Marshal Burton II. Smith. who
decided the letter was worth following
up as it was in the sender'S handwrit-
ing instead of being the usual type
written bait
kristensson, Sylvester and Smith in
dorsed the letter and it was sent to
Post Office Inspector Anthony Com
stock in New York. Comstock carried
on the correspondence in kriStensson s
name, dating his letters Portland and
having the replies come here in Deputy
Marshal Smiths care. Smith was
represented to be a friend of Krstens-
son, who also had little money to in
vest.
Through skillful replies the man was
followed up until the necessary evil
dence was secured which led to his ar
rest today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
OUR PRESS roo HARSH.
Governor General and Premier Of Canada
Wont Accept Chicagos Invitation.

Washington. Aug. i.-AIr. +. W.
Fitzpatrick Of the treasury depart
ment. has just returned to Washing
ton from Ottawa. where he went at
the instance Of the committee Of citi-
zens of Chicago in charge of the ccre-
monies of laying the corner stone Of
that city's great post Office building.
next October. by President Mckinley
to arrange for the formal invitation
ana expected acceptance of an invita-
tIon from ChiCago'S citizens to the
governor general and cabinet of Can
ada to participate in these festivities
To an Associated Press representa-
tive. Mr. Fitzpatrick admitted that his
official reception was lightly chilly.
Sir Wilfrid Lauricr candidIy telling
him that under the present conditions
it would be impossible for him to ac-
cCpt or even consider any social inyi-
tations by this side of the border. Mr..
Fitzpatrick says that in substance Sir
Wilfrid Lauricrs statements and an
swcrs To queries We're as follows:
AS a friend in whom | am deeply
Interested | am glad to see YOU, but,
frankly. as a representative of the fed
eral or any local government in the
United States you visit could not have
been more untimely. When | received
your first letter | took up the matter
with His EXcellency, the governor gen
erdl, and he expressed a sincere desire
to visit Chicago and seemed as anXi-
Gus to accept the invitation as | was.
We would have been delighted to go
and were looking forward to the day
with much anticipation. But since
then the tone of your press has be
come so harsh in dealing with the
Alaskan bounary question. such mis-
representation have been made about
our government and particularly about
me, that it would he undignified for us
to visit you, and | cannot advise His
EXcellency to GO
Mr.. Fitzpatrick said that Sir Wilfrid
intimated that in the present state of
public feeling in the United States as
indicated in the press, it would not he
entirely safe for the governor general
and himself to visit Chicago. as nc
feared that they might in a great
gathering at Chicago be subjected TO
some unpleasantness or indignity by
thoughtless persons.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick secured Sir Wilfrid's
promise. however. to reconsider the
matter of going to Chicago. Sir Will
frid expressed himself as strongly in
favor of arbitrating the Alaskan
boundary dispute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Recent visitors: Charles Leighton.
Grace f. Leighton, William Il. Fuller.
Mary A. Fuller, Lynn; A. d. Kimball.
Alvin Kimball Cora Kmball Mrs Geo.
Kimball, Ruth Wood, Winthrop. G. G..
Norton, Chicago; Mrs. Geo. Trcfethen.
Portland; II. II. Adams. Mrs. Enie NJ.
Adams. +. A. Page, Miss Nina Page
Belgrade: Miss Nellie NJ. Lindsey.
Canaan, VT; f, b. Kelley. d. d. s..
Agnes 6. Kelley, ID. d. S. Roxb,Iry.
Mass; Margaret +. Smith. Charles
town, Mass; Bessie Levy. Dorchester.
Mass; Mrs. A. Bowman. Somerville.
Mass; Mrs. NJ. Cunningham. White
field; Grace f. Potter. Edna r. Stew
ard, Charlestown. Mass; Catherine
Levy, Dorchester, Mass: Ida pazzant.
Charlestown, Mass; Miss \. ]. Kelley.
RoXbury, Mass; Percy II. Bowman.
West Somerville, Mass: f. =. Potter.
@. f. Welch, Frank w. Halliday. Pitts
ton: Mrs. Ella Gilman, West Medford.
Mass. Mrs. Chas. *. Tilden. HalloweIl.
Mrs. c. w. Jones. Frederick S;tvtclIe
Jones. Augusta; Mrs. w. \. Track.
Bangor; Miss Ethel Weaver. Nova
Scotia.
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Sundays Band Concert.

The concert programme which Dircc-
tor Theme will put on, tomorrow after
noon. is an exceptionally fine one. one
that was played. Sept. n fS92 ana is now
repeated by special request. That it
should have been preserved ana is to he
repeated after the lapse of seven years
is sufficient evidence If any were needed
that it will he well worth he hearing
May the clerk Of the weather wear his
most smiling cnuntenance.
March. jaeger" 1.-THE Huntsman'D.
Arr. Theme
Overture, The Nignt Wanderers
Moskau
Clarinet Solo, Selected
MIR. Barrett.
Medley Overture, Ten Minutes with the
Minstrcls.' Ruwvon
Descriptive .Ior Rolling Drums.
Arch
"On the Plantation. Puerner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The intense heat, Friday, caused a
fire in Paris celluloid factory, which
was totally destroyed. Three fremen
and a workman were injured.
John Gloucester, a barber, commit
ted suicide some time during the
night, at his home in Boston. He was
found in the bath tub by his wife with
his throat cut He was 60 years of
age.
The capital stock of the Bowden
Betting 60. Of MiIIbury. Mass. is to
be increased from $4,000 to $4,000 and
the works are to be enlarged. The
concern is running night and day and
is behind on it's orders.
James Phelps and Sam Bailey. two
negroes, We're hanged in the county
Jail from the same scaffold at Charles
ton, S. G., Friday. Phelps killed po-
liceman and Bailey took the life of a
companion in quarrel over cards.
The damage done by the flood at
Preston, Mimi. Thursday, is far great
er than at first supposed and placed
as high as $4,000 The narrow gauge
railroad is washed out for several
miles. not yestige of the road bed re
naming.
Star Pointer, 1.59 IA. will start for
the first time. this season. at Charter
Oak Driving park. Hartford. Aug. 81.
He will go to break the pacing record
Of the world held by him, receiving
$500 for the start and an additional
$4,000 if he lowers the mark.
Frank l.. Weston. who was arrested
in New York several days ago, charg-
ed with stealing the yacht Take 1t
Easy from Salem harbor. on June l..
and who was brought to Salem. a few
years ago, pleaded not guilty in the
district court. Friday. and was held
in $4,000 for Sraund jury.
John Maxey the negro rapist.
was hanged at Van Buren,. Ark. at
$50. Friday. He maintained his inno-
cencc 10 the last and in his speech on
the gallows invoked the curse Of God
upon the people for the injustice they
had done him.
J. +. Drybrough. one of the best polo
players in England. died. Friday
morning. as the result of an accident
sustained. Thursday afternoon, during
a polo tournament at Rugby. He was
playing in the semi-iinal game and
had played only few minutes when
he and an American gentleman named
Mackay colIided. Both fell and rolled
over the players. Mr.. Mackay was
unhurt. but Mr.. Drybrough suffered
from conclusion and fracture of tho
skull. and expired, Thursday. without
having regained consciousness.
Three surveying corps have been
started out by the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Go. under the direction of
Chief Engineer w. +. Manning of the
Pittsburg & Western Railroad Com
pany, to make complete survey Of
the main line of the Pittsburg e. West
eru between PitteburE & Akron. The
survey will probably require six
months to complete. and then extern
SiV" improvements costing several
million dollars are contemplated. II is
the intention to bring the standard Of
the Pittsburg & Western up to that of
the recently improved Baltimore &
Ohio and place il in a position to more
cope with other lines of
the lake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
COAL is HIGHER.
The Local Price Remains the Same With
Wholesale Prices Rising.

The coal business looks about as
steady as | have seen in a long time .
said c. l.. Purnton of Purinton Bros.
Friday. II received a circular, this
morning, which informs me that there
is a slight rise in the price of about %
cents ton. There is also likely to be
another rise about October !. of the
same amount. so that will make quite
a difference with us
DO you think the rise in the whole
sale price will affect the local price,
asked the Journal
No, | should doubt if it did" he
answered. I'VE are selling at $3.50 a
ton now. usual, and we may find it
unnecessary to change the price here
in Augusta. any more than we did.
last year during the fluctuations that
went on in the business. We may, if
slightly
How are freight rates. this year."
They are the Highest they have
been. and they are much higher than
last year at this time"
Both Purinton Bros. and +. Stone &
Co. have been receiving good amounts
of coal, this year, but they have
neither begun to get in what they will
need. They are receiving it steadily,
the former firm having its supply
about half in. The season has opened
for the sale, as the cellars are being
filled with the black diamonds by the
far-sishted people who have seen the
indications. and are buying while the
price is low. fearing that the whole
sale price may take such a decided
change that it will affect the local
price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
MANY FAVOR STRIKE.
New York. New Haven q Hartford Will Per.
sonaIIy Hear Telephone Grievances.

New Haven. ct. Aug. IA local OH
cial Of the Railroad Photographers Tn
ion, today. gave out information to the
effect that those members of the
union who are employed by the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
90. are in favor Of a strike in case the
officials of the Railway 60. do not con-
sent 70 hear the grievances Of the
operators. About 500 operators had
been policd by mail and replies have
received from 81. or this number. ii
IS stated, all but nine favor a strike.
under the conditions named above.
From other sources it is learned that
the officials of the company. while will
ing To listen To complaints from
their employees direct will refuse to be
approached by outsiders or agents or
representatives of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
CHAPLAIN COLLINS WIRES
Encouragement 10 Catholics Who Have ReIa.
tives al the Soldiers Home.

Washington. Aug. 4.-The following
was, today wired The Associated
Press:
National Soldiers Home, Va. Aug.
IL wish to state on behalf Of those
who may have relations of friends
among the Catholic element here in the
National Soldiers Home that since
my coming here. last Monday, to labor
among the 1900 Catholic veterans and
offer the consolation of our holy re-
lision to such as might be stricken
down with the yellow fever. | have
had, within the past five days. ONLY
seven cases to attend. Out of this
small number only one has died. the
other six cases being of a very mild
form.
(SiGned)
Rev. T.. s. Collins. Catholic chaplain
y. $. H."
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AUGUSTA LOCALS.
REPAIRS IN SHOE FACTORY.
Brick Filing Resting on Cement Being Sui sti.
tutcd for TIE Oak.

The busy scenes at the shoe factory
20 a great way toward making ali who
visit the place believe that the city
was greatly benefited when Mr.. Lee
purchased the plant. If il is put to as
good use as present indications seem
to suggest, then the city will have a
great cause to be thankful, for it seems
as though there was to be some indus
try opened that will give labor to the
unemployed of the city and possibly
call in few people from outside to
work in the place.
A crew of men is at work on the
basement The sides about the oak
piling has been torn down and the
crew is at work excavating the base
ment. One foot and one-half of the
earth will be taken out from below the
lowest level at the start and the bot
tom cemented. Brick piers will be
built upon which the building will rest
instead of depending upon the oak pill
ing for entire support.
one corner of the building has gone
down nearly eight inches and another
four inches since it was built on ac-
count of the very heavy timber used
in the construction on the pling that
was driven into the made ground. This
end of the building will be raised and
the place put in proper shape.
on the inside of the building the
workmen are taking out the machin
cry Two carloads of the heavy ma
chimes have been shipped from tn
factory already and another car is be
ing loaded At the same time some o
the smaller machinery is being ship
ped in barrels and crates to Lynn ant
Maiden. where it will go at once int
active use. 50 Mr. Holt informs the
Journal
Beside the back platform of til.
building is pile Of junk that has beer
discarded as useless. yet it is said tha
the Augusta people paid dearly for the
same machinery, the people Wit
brought it here charging in their ac
count of stock the same as new prop
erty for them, while they are bacl
numbers and practically useless.
Mr.. {. G.. Lee. the present owner o
the property, is in Boston and will no
be in Augusta. until Sunday, Aug. Is
and perhaps at that time he can tel
what will be done with the building
When he bought the place he told tn,
Journal that possibly in two or thre,
weeks he could tell for what use h
should put the building, as by tina
time he thought he could make tn,
deal he had in view.
People visit the place every day nov
and wonder to what use the buildin:
will be placed and their inquiries o
the operatives there elicit the SAM
questions which they have put t.
them. for none Of the men seem to b.
any more enlightened than others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
! THE END IS NEAR.
AZ Iron Works Grant Boiler Makers and
Iron Shipbuiders' Demands.

New York, Aug. 4.-The Morgan Iron
Works, today signed an agreement TO
give to their striking boiler makers and
iron shipbuildcrs the working hours
demanded.
VIM. Nj. Boyle president Of the
brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron
Shiphuidcrs, said. today. that ~ firms
had now acceded to the mems demands
ana H. expected that the cnd If the
day would bring an end to the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
how NERVOUS WOMEN
Bear Up Under The Depressing
Heat of Summer.

Miss Holland, the celebrated opera
singer, of England, in a recent interview
said:
81 don't think I could stand your
American summers if it wasn't for Pc
ru-na. You know 1 sing in repertoire
here, and it is hard work, because Of the
many rehearsals and the bother of
changes in the wardrobe. And then the
strain of outdoor singing which feared
would injure my voice, but L find that,
thanks to Pe-ru-na, my vocal cords and
throat keep in fine condition. You see
for yourself how hot the dressing-room
is, and can imagine the change from
this atmosphere to the stage would cause
sudden hoarseness. 1 am sure that my
good health is wonderful considering all
these adverse conditions, and owe it
all to Pe-ru-na.D - nseA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
FEARS NEW COMPLICATIONS.
Non.ArrivaI Of Samoan Commission Causts
Commotion In Official Circles.

e"as"inS ION aug = ne noh-drr1Vdl
of the Samoan commission is beginning
to attract attention in official quarters
as IL is thought some new complication
may have arisen in Samoa 10 keep the
commission there. The last report was
that the narty would leave Apia July Is
and If this had been carried out, the com
mission would have been due In San
francisco before the present time The
state department is still in temperance Of
the manner in which Consul General Os-
borne came TO be made acting chief jus
by Herr Solf the president Of the NUM-
cipal council, that he was entitled to the
succession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

out TO the Western Branch appears to
be using the Soldiers Home much as
the Electric Roads of Maine are their
various parks, though perhaps not
quite to so large an extent They are
displaying fireworks near the Home as
an added attraction to induce people
% spend their nickles to enrich the
Golfers of the company, and incidental
IL To visit the Home.
While as matter of law there is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

who is one Of the stockholders Of the
island, is to preach in the Casino.
Sunday. The reverend gentleman is
always welcome ut the Isle of Springs
ana he will unquestionably have a
large audience at his services which
will be much enjoyed by his old
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Mrs. George Plummer of Lyman, was
thrown from her wagon, Thursday
while crossing the roughly laid track of
the Sanford & Cape Porpoise Electric
Railroad now in process of building,
says West Kennebunk dispatch. The
wagon caught between the rails and
The horse started. actually tearing the
vehicle TO pieces. 1t is feared Mrs.
Plummer is seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Daniel Il. Goldsmith late L. S. navy,
resident of Central Falls, Il. l., APP
plicant for admission, arrived on the
10.42 train yesterday, and was assign
ed to quarters in Barrack II. Mr.
Goldsmith had a service of three years
to his credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
The UNTOLD MIsERIEs

That arise from the Errors OF Youth or Excesses
of mature years ami all Diseases and Weaknesses
OF Men, from whatever cause arising. can be ale
waited and CURED Read "The Diagnostician !;
or Know Thyself Manual, Wade Mecum for Men
Only, who seek for True Principles OF Treatment.
Price, fifty cents, but sent free, SEALED, for In
days. Address, THE PEABODY MEDICAL. lNSII-
TUTE. No. Buihnch Street. Boston Mass; con
sul.ation n person OF by ietJe:. COM lDENTlAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Among the recent re-admissions is
Harrison Hanson, late Co. B, 1st., and
Co. f, 18th New Hampshire Volunteers
Mr.. Hanson halls from Dover, N. H..
and was assigned to his former quar-
tiers in BarracE d, of which company
he was a member when here formerly.
from 1856 to 1889.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
circumstances Alter Gases. -

In case of dyspepsia, nervousness.
catarrh rheumatism, eruptions, etc,
the circumstances may be altered by
purifying and enriching the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Good appetite
and good digestion, strong nerves and
perfect health take the place of these
diseases. Hoods Sarsaparilla is Ameri-
cas- Greatest Medicine and the best
that money can buy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

William Waterbury, on transfer
from the Central Branch. reported
Friday forenoon, and was assigned to
Captain Clrich's command. The same
train also brought Daniel O'Sullivan
from Central Falls. +. L.. transferred
from Dayton, and he Will likewise be
quartered in NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Police officer G. T. Yeaton of the
Boston Public Library force. was in
camp, Thursday afternoon. for a social
call upon his old friend and comrade,
John IleWellXn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Edward Z. Rowell, president Of the
Lowell Courier-Citizen Co., who had
been staying with his family at the
Ocean house at Swampscott, died on
the Boston q Maine train from Boston
while nearing Everett. about 5.35
o'clock, this afternoon. Death is sup
posed to be due to heart disease Mr.
Rowell was in the iron business in
Portland. in 1866.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Samuel F. Hines and Charles F.
Heald has been appointed by Special
Orders No. 3. dated yesterday. vice
Frank Mckenna and William L. Jar
Wis upon the committee for the in
spection of commissary stores, Spec
ial Orders No. u. Nay, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Charles Clamanns Of Barrack f.
Northwestern Branch, is at the Home,
t. a. D.. pending action upon his appl-
cation for a transfer to this Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Chapel services, tomorrow: Catho-
lie mass at 80. FIR. J. +. Michigan:
Protestant sermon at 8 o'clock. by
Rev. J. T.. Cochrane of Hallowcl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05
NATIONALHOME

Charles Hawkins is visiting his fam
lily at Fall River.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-05

Captain Wyllis Gannctt of the post
office force. is spending Il few days in
Boston.