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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22

" NHEN mention of stamp collect
n ling and stamp collectors ia made
N most persons at once recall the
Y T small boy with his album impor-
tuning his friends and chance
.acquatntances, in season ana out OIL
season. for ''any old stamp" or that
other solicitor for similar favors, the good
young lady who is trying to gather 1,O0oooo
postage stamps 20 secure entrance Tor an
Imaginary old lady to some mythical OLD
ladies' home. But those who have been
touched with the collectors enthusiasm
know how numerous and how widely dis
persed are its devotees, and what mass
of literature, much Of it trivial and evan
escent, but some Of it scholarly, which
has been written on the subject. They
also learn later the intelligent and careful
Investigation which is being devoted to
what is called hobby" or MANIA that
the treatises on the various stamp issues
form very important link In the history
Of those countries, and that with the sin
gle exception Of coins and medals nothing
within the reach of every one so well IL
lustrates the civil and political changes of
government.
II may not be known to ell readers OF
THE Call that the first postage stamps
were designed and used in England so re-
Gently as 1S40. Before that time letters
were carried by the Postoffice Department,
tho fee for which was collected from the
lperson to whom they were delivered, vary
ing from 10 to 25 cents. though the sender
roud prepay If he chose, and the letter
VAS then marked paid" with the amount
so received About 1887 Sir Rowland Hill
gave the question of cheaper postage and
moro prompt conveyance of the mails
close study.
He believed by exacting prepayment on
all letters the department would lose no
fees. as was the case at that time, be-
cause from the inefticiency of the service
many letters were lost, and some persons,
refused to receive and pay the sum de-
manded. He therefore formulated a
scheme for a uniform rate of one penny
on all letters of a half-ounce or less, to
be prepaid in all cases. He believed that
the smaller fee would encourage the more
frequent use Of the mails, and as the
losses would be practically eliminated,
the department would be able to give a
prompter service for the smaller sum.
The adoption of Sir Rowland Hills plan
In 1910, its successful inauguration and
growth since and the inestimable value
TO society and commerce are matters Of
history To-day the Postoff1ce Depart
ment is the most important branch of the
public service in all civilized nations, and
its operations have been simplified to a
great degree by the introduction Of post
age stamps
Is it any wonder then that the collec-
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
Wby STAMP Collecting rs Jar More
Uban Mere 9ao or Craze.

other examples which chance may throw
his way. until by comparison an interest
is awakened in the stamps of all coun-
tries.
Stamp collecting, or, az it's more ad-
vanced devotees call 1t. ''phnately," is
far more than a fad or craze The fact
that many persons have pursued It for
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22

ton, preservation and study Of these
little labels should have attracted young
and old many years ago? The intimate
association of stamps with letters, par
ticularly letters from foreign countries
and nttle-heard-of places, Is . strong
factor In developing the collecting in
stinct. Except widely travelled persons,
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22

OF those engaged in trade with the four
quarters Of the globe, most people look
upon letter from foreign country as
curiosity. and the less the country is
known or the more remote It's location
the greater interest attaches. It is then
the most natural thing for the one re-
ceiv1nG It to carefully preserve It. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
Robertson on Linda"

Pleasure and instruction are the two
things that the audience at the Meth
odist Church received, Thursday even
ing, from the lecture on India" The
incompatible descriptions by Prof. F.
r. Robertson would, in themselves. hold
an audiences attention for the evening.
but these are superbly illustrated by
one of the most noiseless, best man
aged. powerful stereopticons ever in
the city.
The eloquence of Prof. Robertson and
the popularity of the gentleman in Au-
gusta, are needless to be commented
upon. He is too well known to need
the additional praise that he deserves.
His lecture, Thursday evening. on In
dia with it's architectural wonders and
beauties. its people and their suffering,
was listened to with as great interest
as the one he gave on the same subject
two years ago.
He began in Augusta and conducted
the traveller across the continent, cas-
ually remarking that in the United
States there are more beautiful sights
and wonders to be seen than in the
whole world, and led them to the far
away land, leaving all on the top of
the mighty Himalaya mountains.
The professor gave his lecture on
Manila, and the Philippines" at the
Insane hospital, Thursday afternoon.
His lecture. this evening. will be a
new one with new views on Europe.
In this he can give descriptions and
pictures of things he has seen in every
country, with the exception of Por-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
FROM THE STATE AID.
Trustee Bennett Says Parsonstield Academy
Has Derived Many Benefits.

John Bennett. ESD, of ParSOnSfield
was in the city Wednesday evening, at
the State House in the interest Of the
pardon Of George Remission, a hearing
on which was given at the previous
meeting of the Council, but no action
was taken. Mr.. Bennett is one of the
leading citizens of the town of Par
sonsfield. the town that claims the
honor of being the birthplace of the
venerab BILE ex-senator ]. W. Bradbury
Of this city.
THE appropriation for the Parsons
field Academy has done us much
good" said Mr.. Bennett to the Jour
nal. II am one of the trustees of the
academy. so | am in position to know
what has been going on. The last
Legislature appropriated us $500 for
two years. and with it we were enabled
to enlarge upon our institution in the
way Of adding another instructor and
broadening our course of study, thus
encouraging more to attend. A son of
the town who is now a wealthy West
ern man. came home, this year. and he
became interested in the growing instl-
tuition He learned that We We're try
ing to raise money to improve upon the
place and he went over it with US.
His instructions were to go ahead
and repair and make everything at
tractive to the eye. as he said he be-
lieved the scholars could study better
for having better surroundings. The
expense Of these repairs were $4,000, and
he paid the bills. Then he told us to
rebuild an old dormitory which will
coet ,pofbar SEOn0 There are those in
the town who are sanguine that now
he has placed the buildings in such eX-
cellent repair he will not leave them
without leaving some little sum as a
permanent fund toward the running Of
the school. The people of the town are
indeed grateful to him. and they are
also thankful that the State gave them
the chance to broaden upon the course
of study and add to the value of the
school,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
An Evening OF Music.

Fairman'S Boston Concert Band viii
present its excellent concert in this
city on Friday, October 20. in the City
hall. This great band comes heralded
by discriminating press as the per-
lection of military band concerts, I'M
der the artistic leadership of Mr.. Ros-
well II. Fairman, New England 5
greatest bandmaster who has diligent-
ly trained this grand ensemble of 80
musicians for many years 10 attain
that particular precision which has
made this band famous and so highly
spoken of by those who have listened
to its renditions of classical and popu-
lar music numbers that we promise q
grand musical treat seldom enjoyed by
our people, which are Qualifications of
true music expressed in its most ar
tiStic form.
The programme to be presented by
the band here on its first visit to Au-
@usta Will abound in very sympathetic
numbers best suited for the occasion.
10 hear it will lead all to better
thoughts for their own future and de
light their appcttes for music. II is
the sweet strains of 50 perfect an in
snumcntation that leads one on joy
fully in thought ana spirit, and is the
principal means of refining the masses
At night the prices will be -, % and
80 cents. Reserved seats are now on
sale at Kinsman's drug store, no extra
being charged for the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
FOOT BALL FOR AUGUSTA.
Practice will Begin. day-0pcning Game
in Two Mceks.

Well. well, we are to have q little
fott ball, after all. Perhaps we won't
wipe up the earth the way we intended
at the early part Of the season. but yet
there is a strong hope that the colors
of HalloWell may be dragged in the
mud by Augusta. The taunts of Hal
lowell must have been what has driven
the Augusta boys to desperation and
made them decide to have a team. This
team will begin practice. today. The
backs will go down and practice and
the line will practice wherever the
players can get chance. but no great
amount can be put in by the men on
the line as they all have to work dur
ing the day
Without practice of course there can
not be 4 hope Of a blue ribbon team.
but it will be one of good material and
possibly a good game may yet be seen.
1t is hoped the past experience Of the
men Will cause them to DO something in
the way of team players, and that
good luck will cause them to play to-
gether
The line UP will include first of all.
Pratt an old Cony player. who will
come down from Watervillc on the
days of the games. Lockwood. Il man
who has seen service in Waterville. will
be the left tackle. Allen Clark nf col
by. Will try in one or two Of the games
at his usual place, left guard. McGraW
will be the centre II. Martin viii be
II right guard. Bond will he the right
tackle. while Gross Will cover the right
end. Bcane will play at quarter. and
the two halves Will be Porquette and
Griffith. men who have never been bet
tered in Augusta. The position Of full
back will be looked after by McFadden.
and that is assurance that some holes
Will be plouehed through the opposition
lines. or something will drop with
Weary on top of ii.
Several others are mentioned as pos
siblc players in case they can find the
time to don the canvas Jackets and 20
to the games, 50 substitutes ought to
he numerous.
1t is thought that the first game will
be in two weeks, with HalloweU, and
about two games on the home gridiron
are being planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Messenger y. S. Purinton Of the Cover
nor's Council. was the victim Of BUCK
ing broncho, Wednesday forenoon. Noe
that the gentleman tried riding on horse
back but he was in team with two 9th
or gentleman and between the shafts was
one Of the most obstinate members Of the
tough Western variety of horse that ever
walked. He was only 800 pounds il
weight but as for toughness, well the sta
bic keeper had said he would pull the
three gentleman to their destination all
right.
The other two men in the team We're Il
CLERGYMAN and a deacon and like Mr.
P,lrinton they were of the Free baptist
denomination. All were bound for th2
conference at Bowdoin, a distance OF four
miles from the place where they started.
They were in a hurry, but not so the am
NAL.
He had strong objections to going to
a Free Baptist quarterly meeting HIS re
Iigious teachings had not been in that line
and he strongly objected. SO strongly dl.i
he object that the first hill that was
reached was the one where he fled Ms
first protests made out in regular form
He stoned The councils messenger
urged that he was in hurry but ina
| seemed to be beneath the consideration
of the broncho. Mr.. Purinton, behevine
no evil. thought the animal was trusty am
! got ont and looked over all the harness
! thinking something had broken. Their
| if dawncd on his mind that possibly tbs
animal was balky To the pure in hear
all things are pure and they could SCI
nothing in the actions Of the animal L
swear about. They believed he must nave
conscientious scruples or something o
that sort and for the first time IN tn
history Of the world. a balky horse wa
allowed to turn about and go home with
out the least thing along the line of for
| hidden words being uttered by any one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The city has law suit on hand
which has been assigned for hear
ing, next week. 1t Is that OF
John Chisam for damages he
claims resulted to his land on Bangor
street by the raising Of the. grade OF
the street. The suit has been brought
by Attorneys Goddard and Lynch after
failing to make the city government
believe there should be settlement Of
the case. The highway committee,
Mayor Lane and City Solicitor Leigh
believe there should be no damages
paid in this case and they refused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

]. p. Merrill. one of the proprietors
of Hotel North, returned, Thursday
morning. from Orange, Mass, where
he was called on account of the death
of Mrs Merrill. The Springfield Union
speaks of Mrs. Merrill as having been
a beautiful woman Of great musical
accomplishments, but she had been
hopelessly insane during the past four
wears. though everything had been
done to effecta cure. She had been mar
ried TO Mr.. Merrill for seven years and
was 90 years of age. No children sur
vive her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
SPANS Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. p. Olivia of Barcelona. Spain.
spends his winters at Aiken. S. G. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back of his head. On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest Blood and
Nerve Remedy. all pain soon left him.
He says this grand medicine Is what his
country needs. All America knows tina
it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies
the blood. tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor
organ of the body. If weak, tired or ali
ing you need it. Every bottle guara!i
teed. only 50 cents. Sold by Bowditch &
Webster, Augusta: G.. II. Beane, Gardi
ner: S. S. Lightbody, Waterville. drug
gists. oct20.23.G
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
STATE HOUSE.
Governor Powers Has Not Granted
the Lowell Pardon.
VIII Consider the Matter Before Acting
Ottc.- Matters Talked About.

Governor Powers has not decided
whether he will grant a pardon to James
Nj. Lowell or not. His council voted to
grant the pardon, and he is waiting to
consider the matter before acting. There
was one dissenting vote in the Council.
Were he sure, he says, that the case was
nothing but that of manSlaughtcr he
would not hesitate in the least. but ne
does not wish to pardon q murderer. 1t
will probably be several days, so it is said,
before he will take action one way or an.
other on the case.
Should he decide to refuse the pardon
now that the Council has voted for it, lie
will have established a precedent that
has heretofore been unknown.
Governor Powers left on the express,
Thursday afternoon, for his home in
Houlton, a place he has not seen in the
past three weeks, during which he has
twice been in Washington and once in
Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
LETTER TO MRS. riSKuAn NO. oa,s6,I

LETTER TO MRS. PfNKHAN NO. oaS611
II had inflammation and falling
Of the womb, and Inflammation Of
ovarics, and was in great pain. took
medicine prescribed by a physician.
but it did me no good. At last / heard
Of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and after using it faithfully |
am thankful to say am a well women.
would advise all suffering women to
seek advice of Mrs. Pinkhamr-MRs
G. II. CuAPpELL, GRANT PARK. H.
"For several years my health was
miserable. I suffered the most dread
full pains, and was almost on the VERGE
of insanity. l consulted one of the
best physicians in New York, and he
pronounced my disease fibroid tumor.
advising an operation without delay,
saying that it was my only chance for
life. Other doctors prescribed strong
and violent medicine, and one said I
was incurable, another told me nv
only salvation was galvanic batteries
which tried, but nothing relieved me.
One day a friend called and begged me
to try Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. l began its use and took
several bottles. From the very first
bottle there was wonderful change
for the better. The tumor has disap-
pearcd entirely and my old spirits have
returned. l heartily recommend your
medicine to all suffering women
Mrs. VAN CLEFT, 4l6 SAUNDERS AVE,
JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS, n. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

one Of the men on the stand to tes
tifv in the Lowell pardon hearing,
Wednesday afternoon. was Mr.. Selden
A. Cummings of Lewiston. He was
member Of the grand jury that in
dicted Lowell. He was asked how he
voted on the matter. and created very
favorable impression by saying he had
sworn to keep the proceedings of the
Jury room secret Previous to this
Governor Powers had ruled that Mr..
Cummings could tell anything of the
sort in case he desired, as the time
was 50 far distant that it would make
no difference. Mr.. Cummings, how
ever, was true to his oath, and all re-
spected him for his honor Of it, as well
as his quick wittedness in thinking Of
the oath after what the Governor said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

I'VE are creatures of habit remarked
Secretary James Plummer Of the board
Of State assessors. Thursday, while talk
ing of the pardon Of James Lowell II
have not the slightest doubt but that
Lowell will be homcsick in one senst.
after he leaves the State prison. and Will
wish himself back within the walls Of tn.
prison once more for the life he has been
leading. for everything will be new. ~!
his old associations will be changed ana
his life he led before going into prison
will have almost been forgotten. He will
feel strange ana again he will wish he
WAS back where the same routine an !,
easy life is now led by him and has been
lis habit every day for the past . years.
II know Of q case here in kcnnebcc
county where the Jail life had a fascina-
tiun for a young man of Watcrvillc. III .
was sentenced for some petty crime t.
pass the winter in the Kenncbcc jail. W.
have a good Jail here and he took life
easy throughout the winter with no
thought of the food of the morrow or the
wintry winds that blew without. When
he was released from the prison in the
spring he went back to Fairfield and he
once more longcd for the jail. He cam"
to Augusta to visit and went to the Jail
requesting to there be allowed TO pass
his nights 1t is the same with many
men and especially tramps. Many Of
them care nothing for a short sentence i'll
Jail.
80 I say We are creatures Of habit
Every man has his peculiar ways if he
has the time to form them and to so out
side these ways does not suit him. II NJ
has a travelling life or is a tramp he Is
discomfort to settle down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

]. S. Harlow, one of the Dead River
guides and sporting camp proprietors
was in the city. Thursday noon, having
with Mrs. Harlow just returned from a
visit in Boston. He claims for his
section Of the country that II deer and
two moose We're taken out during the
season, last year, and therefore he says
he has one of the best sections of the
State. They left for home, Thursday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The two following companies. Thursday,
filed certificates of Incorporation:
The w. S. kcene Leather Company or
ganiZed at Portland for the purpose of
tanning and dealing in leather. with
100000 capital stock. of which $3.50 is paid
in. The otlcers are: President, w. ).
Hill of Hyde Park. Mass: treasurer.
Bruce Wyman of Hyde Park, Mass. Ger
titicate approved, oct II. 1883.
The T. NJ. Chapman's Sons Company
organized at Old Town for the purpose of
manufacturing machinery with $50, coo
The officers are: President. +. VI. Chap
man of Old Town, Me: treasurer. Harry
NJ. Chapman of Old Town, Me Certiti .
cate approved, Oct. II, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
The Lobster"
Of this play which will be presented at
Meonian han, Saturday evening, th'
Portland Press has this 10 say:

Of this play which will BE- presented at
Meonian han. Saturday evening, th'
Portland Press has this 10 say:
The Lobster was served UP stcamins
hot To a large number of people last eV1-
ming around Manager GarritY's festive
boards at the Portland theatre. Tn"
Lobster in himself was host of mirth,
ana the side dishes of fun kept the audi =
cnce in Il most enjoyable frame of mind
The farce comedy was disned VI t. the
theatrical taste tor that kind OF a pro
duction. and it proved to be a most pal 4
travesty suburbanites; upon l hdt
foundation, Author Edgar Seidcn has
built a vehicle which moves very smooth .
H. Harry Fisher, as Mr.. Cousan, AMI
Joseph Carroll. as Mr.. Dougan, divided
the honors. They have "A droll way 81
working together and in some ways, they
remind one OF Barry and Fay, and VITA
proper handling they Will surely walk
the plane these departed favorites once
trod. Miss Salinger as Diana GooSau.
was captivating, beng young, handsome
and beWltchng. Her costumes WefT
dreams Of dressmallers' designs. Miss
Starr. as Iowa Lott. was a beauty IN A
beauty's place Messrs. Hanlon, Law
renee and wills deserve mention for their
dispensation OF fun. Misses Barron. Mar
ion. Woods and Courtney added to relish
of the rcpast THE Lobster" is whole
some and refreshing: it is production
that peases the ladies and children ana
is spread upon the table without any
nauseating odor. To digest The LOB
ster' one should witness the feast at the
Portland theatre tonight, omorroW al :
iternOOn and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, If you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands Of
sufferers have proved their, matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only Is cents. Money back II
not cured. Sold by Bowditch &c Webster
Augusta: c. Fl. Beane, Gardiner; IS 8.
Lightbody, Waterville, druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Accidents come with distressing fire.
uuency on the farm. Cuts. bruises, stings
sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric Oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
mon. wed. fri&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Owing to the storm and subsequent
bad travelling, Buckley & Goodrich
will continue their millinery opening
for the rest of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Commissioner S. W. Matthews said,
Thursday. that the returns from all but
one OF the cotton mills OF the State are IN
and nearly all the wooden mills have also
reported. He has not tabulated the cotton
mill reports but he has an idea they VIII
show a great Improvement over the re-
turns of 1895
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
Mothers Mothers!! Mothers!! !!
THE BEST or ALL

-T7E BEST OF ALL-
Mrs WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONSof MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN while TEETHING. with PER
tECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTIIES the CHILD, SOFT
EMS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIN Y
collie, and is the best remedy for DIAkkHEE
Sold by Druggists in every part Of the world Re sure
take 70 other kind. twenty-five cents b0Etle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The cold snap prophesied for the
close of the little rain-storm did not
materialiZe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The ladies of the Congregational So
ciety will hold their annual sale,
Thursday and Friday, December
and s.