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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
The Band Concert.

Again. last evening. a good crowd
greeted the Augusta Cadet Band when
they gave their concert in Monument
park. The good music and delightful
evening could not help but please the
people and they all thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. The people seem to appre-
ciate the music in this city and there
is not the disturbing noise which char
acteriZeS concerts in many places.
Hairs Maine Festival march was a
beauty ana the rendition of it by Di-
rector Dennis men was very excellent.
DeWitt's medley In Gay New York
was another pleasing number and was
greatly appreciated by the audience.
There will not be a great many more
concerts and the people are taking adj
vantage Of them by turning out in
large numbers and showing their APP
probation of the concerts by remain
ing until the finish of the last number.
The concert drew lots Of people from
Gardiner and Hallowell Special cars
We're run on the Electric Road and
those reaching this city at 40 We're
crowded with music lovers from down
river.
The next concert will be at 80 Mon
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
HOTEL NORTH LEASED.
Locke & Merrill Will Immediately Proceed to
Fit the House for Opening.

Hotel North is to remain closed hui
4 short time longer for. Monday. il was
leased to Locke * Merrill. ana they viii
Immediately proceed to til up the house
in the latest metropolitan style. They
propose 70 give the people Or this city
ANA the travelling public some thing
entirely superior to what Augusta has
ever before had.
The firm Is composed Of two young
men. who. having been on the road
themselves and lived in hotels for q
number Of years. fully understand the
wants Of the travelling public and they
Will try 10 provide for them.
III. h. Locke. better known among the
travelling men as Doc" was at one
time a travelling man H. went u
The Worthy in Springfield Mass. when
il was opened in 1885 and remained
there until last November. when H.
went to Butte, Mont. to visit a friend
who was interested in mines He is a
member 81 the Massachusetts Hote
Mems Association. ana has been con-
nected with the Nantasket house. Nan
tasket Beach. besides other WE'LL known
houses. He is a native Of Boston.
John p. Merrill is a native Of Wood
stock. VT, ana has resided in Boston
and Springfield. Mass. for a number OF
years. He was the proprietor Of a large
retail drug store in the latter place for
years. and but recently sold it, He is
high in Masonic circles. being Il Knight
Templar. Shriner and having taken
the 32d Degree. His partner is also
we'll connected in Massachusetts, Ma
sonic circles.
They intend to fit the house up in
first class style and have proceeded to
place their orders for the furnishings
which will be new and thoroughly up
to date They will proceed as rapidly
as possible and have the house ready
for opening just as soon as the work
men can turn out the goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
DR.. Burt Andrews Riqht Leo Amphtatej.

The many friends of DIR. Burt An
drewS viii regret to hear that on ac-
count Of complications resulting from
what was considered at the time a
slight injury to hi right knee. last
spring, il was found necessary to am
putate his leg above the knee. The
operation was performed, Sunday
morning, al the hospital in Elizabeth
\. J., where DIR. Andrews has been for
some time past. and was performed by
DR.. Plimpton. noted specialist on dis
eases of the knee. The primary injury
to the knee was caused by a slight blow
received in stepping from bath tub
At first it was thought that the result
ing lameness was due to rheumatism
but later it developed into synovitis
and although everything has been done
that surgical skill could devise, it be
came imperative that an operation
should be performed. A telegram from
Judge o. G. Andrews, Monday morning
stated that his son was doing well since
the operation, and it is the sincere
hope of the community that he may
continue to improve. and come back t
Augusta fully restored to health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
TWO GO TO JAIL.
Fred Cakes and Joseph Marshall Gully Of
Being intoxicated. Saturday.

For the first time for over a week
there were prisoners to be tried in the
municipal court. Monday morning
They We're Fred Oaks and Joseph
Marshall. They both pleaded guilty
and are now safely with Mr.. McFadden,
corner of State and Court streets.
oaks is Frenchman from Livermore
Falls and was coming down in the
Pullman. Saturday night. from Water
vile to visit Augusta friends. He met
some friends on the train and took
two little drinks of whiskey." When
he left the train he went up on Chest
nut street He went to sleep in G. O.
Tobeys yard and was found by -four
young men. They picked him up and
tried to have him tell them where he
or his friends lived. Oaks became mad
ana wanted to fight. They quickly
subdued him and started for the police
station but were overtaken by officer
Knight who made the arrest.
one of the young men was in court
to testify, yesterday morning. and or
the testimony Oaks was sent to Jail for
90 days. Having but 80 cents in his
possession he did not feel like paying
a fine.
Joseph Marshall, an old offender
was found on the street. Saturday
night, walking in a manner which was
not exactly convenient for the other
pedestrians since his motions: We're eX-
tremely erratic. He has only been out
of Jail for n short time. having been
let out before the expiration of his
sentence to go to work. He went back
for 90 dayS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU,

If not, drink Grain -O-made from pure
grains. A lady writes: The first time
made Grain-O did not like it but after
using it for one week nothing would in
duce me to go back to coffee" 1t nour
ishes and feeds the system. The cnilare
can drink II freely with great benefit. 1t
is the strengthening substance OF pure
grains. Get Il package today from your
grocer, follow the directions in making it
and you Will have a delicious and health
full table beverage for old and young. lSc.
and DC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

A petition signed by over 100 citizens OF
Cumberland county has been received al
the secretary Of States office asking Tor
the immediate pardon of Leslie A. kehi
son of Sebago who is now serving foui
wears sentence in Thomaston for assault
The charge was that on FEB. 8, lo'o
Kenison committed an assault on MARI
NJ. Batchelder and was sentenced TO loui
wears in the State prison at Thomaston al
the June term. 1886.
II is alleged in the petition that there
was practically no trial as Kenison by
The advice of his counsel plead guilty
Since the trial and within the past few
months facts have come to light whicf
show extenuating circumstances III the
prisoner is guilty. The petitioners clam
that there is considerable doubt as TO IN
prisoners real guilt and pray for an i'm
mediate pardon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

News Of the death of Miss Ethel
Hyde of Bath, was received in the city,
yesterday, with general regret. Miss
Hyde had made host of friends in
this city by her charming manner and
her beautiful voice. Her death is a
great loss to Bath and Maine and to
the whole musical world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

Labor Commissioner Matthews is re.
cciVing the reports from the lumber in
dustries which viii be n feature of his
next annual report. Mr. Matthews sent
out blanks to the manufacturers asking
questions which would give him the need
ed data regarding the lumber industry of
Maine lie has already received 100 well
filled blanks from the large operators and
80 not SO well Tiled from the smaller man
ufactuIcrS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

Tho napers of the teachers who took the
ax,ninations for State certificates, are
hain,, received at the educational depart
,,,art for examination and ranking. There
are a great many of them, one large Ia
BILE having enough bundles to nearly COW
or it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

expected that it will tend 10 enhance In
no small degree the popularity Of this
method of making remittances. Ii IL ex-
pected that on or about January next
the fee charged for orders will be ma
terially reduced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

Some very handsome wall panels Of
fish have been received at the nsh ana
game department from Crosby OF bangor.
They were all caught by Mr.. carleton and
are beautiful specimens OF Maine hsh'
There is an eight pound saimon' SIX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
BY order of the C0mmanderin Chief,
JOHN 7. RICHARDS,
Adj Acknowledgement.


board of agriculture is preparing for the
September Board Bulletin The special
subject to be taken up will be the Beef
Animal" The usual crop questions will
lie appended to the following letter being
sent out by the board:
nv Dear Sir:
Believing that the growing Of beef am
mails. both for oxen and Tor beef, should
command The attention of the farmers OF
the State to "A greater degree than ii does
Al present, and feeling that there are
many available places for the business
which are not now producing an income
fnr their owners we have decided %
growing number. We ask our cOrreSpon
dents. in addition t. answering the crop
.uuastions 10 give our readers the benefit
of their experience in the growing AMI
handling Of beef animals ana working OK
en- also to make such suggestions Tor
present and future work along THESE hlles
III may seem to them to he of value.
LET ynlIr remarks cover such points as
IN, best breeds for the purposes, where
and how they can be obtained to the best
adyantage best methods OF breeding ana
feeding the young animals. best methods
of putting them upon the market whether
ar not the farm work can be done Win
home raised steers to larger tAlcht
than now 10 good advantage, and any
oth.r thoughts or suggestions which may
occur to YOU.
If you have any photographs of good
beef animals. oxen or steers, ana VIII TOT.
ward them to the office. We shall be glad
10 make cuts from them. giving full creh
il for them. We shall also be glad to ans
Wer any question which you may desire
IN ask. either by letter or through the
bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

AdIutant General Richards is in receipt
of letters which say that the recruiting
OF men for Co. A. Of Gardiner, "a Regi
ment, n. G. $. NJ, ana co. NJ, of West 4
brook, lst Regiment. n. G. S. NJ, is com
tpleted and asking for elections to fiji the
vacancies among the officers They will
be ordered at once. The vacancy in Co.
is of the captain ana first lieutenant
and in co. NJ the captaincy and second
lieutenancy are vacant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

Homer Dill IS a. the fish and game de-
partment looking over the various speci
mems and rcpaired them wherever needed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
Does Baby Cry :?

Very likely there was a little scalding.
then a little eczema, and il sinarts and
itches. Dust baby well with Comfort
Powder-It will cure the trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29

and half pound trout. four white perch
and two black bass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
STATE HOUSE.
Capt. Harold Boardman's kes-
ignation Is Accepted.
Secretary McKeen Getting Informal
ton About the Maine Beef Animal.
Cumberland Citizens Wish Leslie A. kenis0n
Of Sebaso Fardoned- Capitol Gossip.

Adjutant General Richards has sent out
the following general orders regarding the
report of the board of inquiry convened to
inquire into the efficiency of Capt. Harold
). Boardman of Co. G, "a Regiment, n. G.
S. NJ:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14
Woodmen Notes.

The June meeting of the board OF
directors of the Modern Woodmen
will be begun tomorrow. Head Consul
w. a Northcott and Director Marvin
Quackenbush, with Editor Van Gal
der, have already arrived.
The regular monthly meetingof the
supreme board of managers of the
Royal Neighbors of America is being
held at the Modern Woodmen office.
The first session was held this morn
ing. Those of the supreme board in
attendance are: Mrs. Mary Fay
Halves. chairman. Rock Island; Mrs.
A. r. Blazer, Mantle. Ill: Mrs. Irene
f. Bentley, Oelwein, Iowa; Mrs. G. +.
Allen, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Tom q.
Franks, Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14

lSecond avenue. Both are at Stuhr':
wagon shop on Third avenue, between
sixteenth and Seventeenth streets.
The Tri-City Railway company ha:
let a contract to the Tri-City Con
struction company for the erection OF
a large addition to its shops, corner
of Rock Island and Second streets,
Davenport. the Improvement to cost
about s13, 900.
The young people of the United
Presbyterian church have arranged
for lawn sociable at the home of
Miss Dora Hartz for next Tuesday
evening, and are also planning a day
excursion on the steamer City of Wi
| mona 10 Clinton for the 9th.
Coroner Eckhart conducted an in
quest over the remains of Michael
Wagner, the farmer whose body was
recovered from Rock river, yesterday.
The jury, T. B. Cralle, F. o. Ang-
strom, j. S. Owens, +. q. Nyberg, j.
c. Brenstrom and w. b. Carlson, re-
turned a verdict of accidental drown
ing. Attempts to locate Wagner's
relatives, who are thought to live in
Indiana, have proven fruitless.
II the visit of President Mckinley
to the three cities this fall depends at
all on the transportation facilities
that will be afforded, it is an assured
thing. The Rock Island road stands
ready to do its share toward bringing
the presidential party here. As
surances received from the head Off
Gals of the road are to the effect that
the Rock Island rad and st. Paul
connections will furnish special
train for the presidential party, pro-
vided the tri-city invitation is ac
cepted.
Some bicycle factories may lead in
the number of machines made in a
single year. But that is not a record
to be proud of when you take into
consideration the quality and price of
material used in their construction.
For instance, f. c. Stearns & Co. (cOn-
trary to an add published by other
people, will make so, 900 bicycles this
year in all their factories. They are
rated at $500, 600, as against million,
which is the rating of another certain
factory that, according to their claim,
will make more than four times as
many wheels. This simply goes to
show the difference between the cost
of making high grade and cheap
wheels. If you don't believe it, just
ask one of the ice men. A Stearns
once tried, Stearns you will ride.
Spencer's, 1880 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14

South Moline was divided into two
voting precincts.
The salary of the Rock Island and
Moline poor physicians was fixed at
$500 per year.
The matter of properly furnishing
the circuit judges private office was
referred TO tie public expenditures
committee with instructions TO re-
port at this meeting of the board.
1t was ordered that n telephone be
placed in the office of j. ii. ladders,
overseer of the poor in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14
Police Court.

Harry Ferris went to Jail in default
of 5000 bonds by order of Magistrate
Stafford to keep the peace for 30 days
Ferris raised n disturbance at the
Franklin house on First avenue and
Twentieth street Monday night.
NJ. X. Bulger, of Davenport, was
fined 81 and costs for disorderly con-
duct Charles Brindle, j. Murphy and
Joseph Murphy were fined So and costs
each for the same ofrense. William
Sage, of Geneseo, was assessed IS and
costs for drunkenness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14
Touch In Telegraph ~.

Roland Belfort, who has been inter
ested in some Of our articles On wire
less telegraphy. writes:
Having worked most of the Atlantic
and eastern cables. can testify to the
ease with which an operator recognizes
his distant colleagues by their touch.
''Often / have heard the exclamation.
There's that COMPOUNDED Y come on Z
Immediately x transmitted his first
signal
Some operators signaling is so
weak and shadowy that the work of
deciphering the signals Is quite doubled.
''It is also easy to tell whether an
operator has been in convivial society
previous to taking duty. BY the signal
ing cablist can tell whether his cor
respondent is tired, angry. depressed,
merry or moody. London Mail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14
NJ. W. of a. az Coiumbus Junction.

On account of the log rolling of
Modern Woodmen, to be held at Co
lumbus junction. Iowa, the c., K. l.
& p. railroad will run a special train,
leaving Rock Island at 7:10 4. III.
Thursday. June Is. returning that
evening. Fare S1.52 for the round
trim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14
Engineer Mead Here.

ID. w. Mead. the engineering ex-
pert, who has been engaged to look
over the reservoir and make recon-
menGations as to repairs, etc, came
to town today. 1t is understood he
will recommend elaborate alterations,
and among other things will suggest
the placing of brick bottoms in some
of the basins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-14
The weather We May Have.

Showers and thunderstorms tonight,
Thur, day generally fair. Cooler tonight
Today's temperature IS.
]. n SHERIER, Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-28
W. A. Perry Loses Part Of One Foot.

w. A. Perry was obliged to have a
toe and part of the left foot removed
by DR.. Wellington Johnson, Sunday.
This came about through a small cal
lous place that formed on the side of
the toe and then became very sore. Mr..
Perry applied iodine to it and instead
of becoming better it grew worse and
formed sore. Dr. Johnson dressed
the foot and it appeared to be doing
fairly we'll when Mr. Perry took cold
in it. This caused blood poisoning to
set in and made amputation necessary.
He was removed to the City hospital.
Monday, that he may be where he can
have constant care. He is doing
as well as can be expected. Mr.. Perry
is foreman of the Oxien department at
w. H. Gannett's publishing house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-28

Station Agent Parkman of the
Maine Centrars Augusta station, has
heard nothing from the other station
agents in relation to the formation OF
an association for the discussion OF
matters pertaining to the better man
arement of their work and other mat
ters of mutual interest. There is such
an association among the station
gents on the Boston & Maine, ana
there has been some talk of forming
such an association on the Maine Cen
tral. 1t would seem. however, as
though no definite steps had been
taken as Mr.. Parkman has received no
word.
In talking with Journal man, re-
cently. he said that he was in favor OF
such an association, as 1t would tend
70 bring them closer together and be OF
inestimable value all around.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-28
OFFICIALS NOT PLEASED.
Would Have Maine Battalion Brought Home
Before Final Musterout.

The State officials are not at all in
love with the way that the United
States government is to muster out its
battalion of heavy artillery. OF course
the State had nothing to say in the
matter so what they think is not con-
sidered in the least. They believe
however that the muster out should
not have taken place in Savannah. At
least there should have been some way
so that all those men who intend to re-
turn home. might do so under the COM
mand OF their officers.
The muster out will take place under
the command of Captain c. c. Morton,
Friday. and many of the boys will be
ready to start for home. Saturday.
They will arrive in Maine, after Mon.
day night. AS they will not arrive in
a body, nothing in the way of a cele-
bration can be prepared for them and
no way of welcoming them home can
be done in formal manner. 1t is not
known that there are any sick to be
cared for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-28
AMUsE MeNTS.
Uncle TOMS Cabin

Stetson's Company under the man
agement of Mr.. Leon w. Washburn
will present Uncle Toms Cabin" at
Meonian hall, Thursday. March 80. The
cast is said to be strong one. In the
third act the landing of the boat r. T..
Lee" and the happy darkies working
on the levee and the child Eva's fear
full precipitation into the river and her
rescue by Tom, is a life picture. Be-
tween the acts, Stetson's uniformed
band which is composed mostly of
colored men. enlivens the audience by
discoursing Southern pastimes. Previ-
Gus to the performance the company
give big street parade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-28
coLoRs FOR ,sr MAINE.
The Ladies Of the State Relief Corps Raise
Money For Flag.

A correspondent of the Bangor Daily
News. Monday, in speaking of the
matter OF a flag for the 1st Maine
Heavy Artillery said:
In compliance with the request of
the State president of the Woman's
State Relief Corps of Maine, contribu-
tiOns have been received from the sub
ordinate corps of the w. S. r. c. to
purchase a flag for our Maine boys
now in Savannah. Learning that the
boys We're very derirous of having a
flag before their return to Maine, the
w. S. r. c. felt that to them belonged
the duty and pleasure of procuring the
flag. and although the knowledge came
to the State president very recently of
their wish for flag, the work has
been completed and the corps now only
wait for word from the boys as to
whether or not they will care to accept
the flag at this. the 11th hour"
The good ladies of the Relief Corps
will have to hurry the flag if they wish
the boys to have it in time to bring 1t
back to Maine with them. They will
be civilians, Friday, and will be home
in about a week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-28
Probate Court Matters.

In the probate court. Monday. the
following wills We're proved approved
and allowed:
OF James McGuiness. late of Angus
Ia, Thomas J. Lynch of Augusta, ap-
pointed executor: Elizabeth n. Foss.
late of Wayne. Ella Foss Stafford of
Auburn. appointed executrix: Alden
W. Stevens. late of Augusta, Harriet
Stevens of Augusta, appointed admin
istratriX with the will annexed; Levi
Webber. late of Vasalboro, Emily Au-
gusta Webber of Vassalboro, appoint
ed executrix, David Hill, late of Bel
grade. William II. Hill of Manchester,
appointed administrator with the will
annexed.
Administration was granted as fol-
lows: Estate of Weston Hallowell,
late of Vassalboro, Eugene E. Warren
of Vassalboro. appointed administra-
tor Mary 3. Rogers, late of Gardiner,
Elizabeth =. Rogers of Gardiner, ap-
pointed Administrative: Milbury j.
Spear. late of Augusta. Agnes f. Spear
of Augusta. appointed administrative;
Martha j. Dyer. late of Augusta. Leslie
A. Dyer of Augusta, appointed admin
iStrator.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-03-28

Mr. Elbrdge c. Coombs, a former
resident of this city, died at his home
in Cape Elizabeth. after a short Illness
Tuesday. March 81, at the age of II
years. When living in the city. Mr..
Coombs was an acting member of the
Free Will Baptist church. and will be
remembered by many of thht society.
A short time ago he made visit to
this city, and was cordially welcomed
by his former friends and acquaint
ances. Beside other relatives and
friends, five sons and one daughter
were present at the funeral, which was
held at his home in Cape Elizabeth,
Thursday afternoon. His remains
were laid at rest in Sedgwick. Maine.