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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06
PROVE ALL THINGS.
This Old. Old Command is Easy 10 Fulfill IN
Augusta. d..

To win a wager, an English marquis
stood on London Bridge and offered for
an hour British sovereigns 60 for five
shillingS ($l.25). He could not find
customer. There are several good rea-
sons why the ordinary mortal could
not DE induced TO buy, but no reason
can be given why Augusta people VIII
not accept the following convincing
proof about Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this:
Mrs. Phoebe Cyphers of 20 Child ST,
says: II think more of Doan's kidney
Pills today than l did when | gave for
publication a statement in the sprung
of 1896, about my experience with that
remedy which / procured at C. h.
Partrdge's Old Reliable drug store
opposite the postoffice. Doans Kidney
Pills cured me of twbnges across my
back, stopped the torture that occurred
when STOPPING, and toned up my physl-
cal condition wonderfully. The cure
was not Imagination, for during the
two years and half which nave
elapsed. there has not been a trace o.
my old trouble
DoanIs Kidney Pills for sale by an
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed py
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo. y. !.
Sole agents for the U. s. ReqnemDer
the name, Doan's, and take no sun,
Btitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Ida Wells Barnett, the colored writer,
having spoken Of the United States a.
"a negro burning nation" in a COM
munication to a Chicago paper a few
days ago. she was criticised as Eek
IRENE and unjust" She -justifies her
self by giving a summary of the negro
burnings that have taken place in the
South, seven within the last seven
years, all except one in the presence
of 20o0 to 10000 people. and for various
offenses. in one case because the negro
had the. smallpox. and in another be-
cause he had been made postmaster.
The others We're for ASSAULTS on white
women. The colored writer distinctly
diselaims charging that the. Majority OF
the American nation belong to the
negro burning class. but asks. If they
allow their silence 70 be construed rs
indifference will they not be placing
themselves in the category with those
VINO DO? However this question ma,
be answered it is beyond DISPUTE TIA:
these exhibitions of savagery. left un.
restrained, constitute national ais.
grace. ----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Liberty Of speech is guaranteed every
citizen by the constitution, and no man
can be deprived legally Of the dear
delight IF criticising the government
But this right has moral bounds. ana
when man. as in the case lately Of a
Chicago university professor goes the
length of calling the President Of the
United States a knave. because his
policy and course of action, for which
he is responsible to the people, 40 not
meet with the approval Of the professor
in question, This moral bound is clearly
passed. There is no legal crime Of lese
majestic over here, but there is an un-
written law commanding justice and
decency in speech. and a man OF
woman has no more right To break this
law at will than any other law, more
rigidly guarded by penalties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Samuel Il. Locke one of the best
known citizens of West Paris. and a
prominent man in this section of OK
ford county, died very suddenly, Thurs
day evening. from failure of the heart
following an attack Of acute empty
soma, from which he had been suffer
ing for some time. Mr.. Locke had so
far recovered as to be able to walk to
and from his store daily. a distance OF
about 60 rods. Thursday evening af-
ter supper he remarked to his wife
that he had not felt better for many
weeks than he then did. Very shortly
thereafter he was seized with sudden
attack of illness and died almost in
stantly. Mr.. Locke for many years
kept a large general store at West
Paris but for the last two years he
managed a flour and grain and feed
store. He had held all of the offices in
the gift of the town and had also been
a representative of the town to the
State Legislature. Mr.. Locke was 50
years Of age. He leaves a widow a
son and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The Chicago Times-Herald says:
John W. Gates. president of the Amer
lean Steel and Wire Co, has confirm
ed the rumor regarding the cOmbna-
ton Of the large companies Of the
country and make the assertion that
the deal was as far-reaching as the
ingenuity of the minds making it could
conceive. Mr.. Gates said: This IS
simply a combination of all the big
steel companies into one concern, which
purchases the various plants outright
Mt figures that have been agreed upon
and accepted. 1t will be splendid
thing for the industry. AS to the CAPT.
tai stock l cannot say definitely. but
it will be between $500, 900. 600 and $780,
600, 900 and may reach 81, 200, 000, 0O0.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

medical advice if needed. This medl-
cine is harmless in any condition OF the
system and can be taken without the
slightest fear of bad consequences. IL con-
tains no whisky or alcohol. There Is not
an iota of anything narcotic III 1t. Inc
relief it gives is permanent. In TINS II
differs from many preparations which
give temporary relief Only by deadenlngs
the sense of feeling with narcotics, and
the dangerous stimulants they contain
create an appetite for strong drink.
When dealer offers substitute for
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, re-
member these facts.
When their diseases are deep-seated
and of long standing, women will find
it to their interest to write to DR.. r. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. ", who has had Won
derful success i'll curing diseases OF wom-
en-. He .gi5tS ad1Tcc free, and invites all
to write him. Prompt, careful and per-
sonal attention is paid to each letter, and
the fullest advice is always given.
After FIVE months of great suffering write
this for the benefit Of other sufferers from the
same affection says Mrs II. A. Asbrook OF
Austin Iouoke Co. Ark. d" l doctored with our
my husband urged me to try Dr. Pierce's medi-
cnes-which l did, with wonderful results. 7
am completely cured. l took four bottles Of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, four Of his
Golden Medical Discovery and two via!s of his
Pleasant Pellets "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Georgia seems to be going from bad
TO worse. In the city of Atlanta on
sunday night, a mob broke into tn"
Baptist Tabernacle ana wrecked the
interior Of the building. The cause Of
the sacrilegious act was that the pastor
Of the church had preached forcibly
against lynching. He had denounced
the barbarous acts Of the mob that
tortured Hose to death. not because he
mad sympathy for the victim: but be
cause the state ana the nation We're
disgraced by such acts. For this, the
mob destroyed the property Of his con-
gregation. VIII ii be pleaded that this
too was done ito protect the honor Of
our women"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Wisconsin is plunged in woe. Brides
to-be are weeping, and bridegrooms-
to-be are scolding or swearing. accord
ing to their Compartments and as cir
cumstances allow. There can be no
weddings in that state between the
fifth and tenth of this month. and all
scheduled for this time have been can
celled. 1t is all on account Of a new
marriage law relating to the taking
out of licenses which went into effect,
Nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Advices from Nebraska indicate that
the cyclone season in that state has
opened several weeks ahead of schedule
time. Even the elements appear to
have acquired~from Mr.. Bryan the rep
rehensible habit Of blowing early and
often. The Nebraskan agitator him
self seems to be taking a few days off.
Perhaps he is waiting for his intellect
to catch up with his voice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

exports of nearly so per cent. within
the past four years. This is certainly
remarkable. ana shows the enormous
growth of our foreign trade. Ameri
can products and manufactured ar
ticles Of all kinds are in heavy demand
in all parts Of the world, while at the
same time our imports are falling off.
The balance Of trade in favor Of the
United States grows bigger and bigger
all the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06
"Wednesday, the 10th Day of May,
ARBOR DAY..

again call attention 70 the importance
Of planting trees and shrubs about our
homes 1t adds to their comfort, renders
them more beautiful, is ever an indication
of refinement and culture. and the days
work well done will merit and receive the
grateful commentator Of those who sue
coed us.
1 also recommend that the day be
especially observed by our schools
throughout the State. 10 the end that thu
best results may be secured
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber in
Augusta this twentieth day Of
April in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
nine, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-third.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD. Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

There is reformer out in Chicago
who contends that life insurance is i'm
moral, being, according to his view,
merely n form of gambling. This in
genious person will probably next in
sist that the man who economies does
wrong, inasmuch as he doesn't actually
morrow the money that he saves today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Gable messages from Samoa are not
long or frequent, but they leave no
doubt that Admiral Kautz is still boss
of the ranch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

At the annual convention Of the
Franklin County w. &. T. Y. at Strong.
Thursday. the reports We're all encour-
aging. Papers and addresses were
made and the following officers elect
ed: President, Mrs. II. B. G. Beedy Of
Pennington; vice president at large,
Mrs. G. NJ. Reyes of North Jay vice
presidents. Mrs. George G. Purington
Of Pennington. Mrs. Lavella Norton Of
kingfield. Mrs. Nancy T. Daggett of
Strong, Mrs. Il. &. Fuller of Wilton
Mrs. Emma Porter of Str6tton: secre-
tary. Mrs. Ella Norton; treasurer, Mrs.
l.. S. Reynolds Of Pennington. The
sessions of the convention closed, Fri
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The election Of the Democratic ticket
in Baltimore gives German long push
toward the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

A common expression is:
"The human race is grow
ing weaker and wiser. F"
That we are growing weak
er is proved by the large
number of pale, thin and
emaciated people.
That we are growing
wiser may be proved by
overcoming these disorders
with the timely use of
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phltes which gives strength,
enrlches the blood, invigor-
ates the nerves and forms
fat.
SOC. and 500, all druggists.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

How it must please that conceited
crank. Edward Atkinson, to find that
somebody is taking him seriously at
last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Spain is plucking up its courage
enough to join in the concert Of the
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Those Idaho strikers lost no time in
caving in when Uncle Sans regulars
came in sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The Great Central Railway co. of
England, has ordered 20 freight engines
Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

General Funston has at last run into
a Filipino bullet, but it only scratchel
his hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The sardine season opens al East
port, next week, and already tn" large
fleet Of steamers and satlbOats that will
~ employed ARE being rapidly gotten
in readiness. many ~ which Will ,"
started out on their first trip next
Tuesday. The magnitude of ihe opera
lions will be greater than on previous
years, ana the factories will be run %
their fullest extent. Individual pro-
prietorship has now ceased. and tho
conducting Of the business by t"c
strong corporations. which before inc
season is far advanced Win have nearly
the same number of factories. will
make competition sharper than ever
before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06
THE DOCTORS MISTAKE.

The doctor made mistake in the num-
Der and called at the wrong house. NO
woman calls doctor after she IS once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

pondent? Nearly fifteen Ear dai''sci7
and equally as many young men oo"
gregated at the home of Mr.! Joiii' nus
sell one evening of the previous WEN
and enjoyed themselves in the way u
a kissing party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

New York, May j.-Bradstreets, to-
morrow, will say: Spring weather and
re-opened navigation have helped trade
in Canada. Toronto reports the out
look for trade in May as very good.
There is an increasing demand for
lumber, but strikes there have unset
tied building operations. The harbors
in the maritime provinces have all been
opened, and this stimulated trade.
Collections are satisfactory at Cana
dian points. Business failures num-
bered %. against - in this week Of
year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The meteorological man Of Mansill's
Almanac is of the opinion that May
should average a tolerably fair month
Of weather. as there ar but few plane
tary disturbing positions for the month.
Such storms as are to disturb the sere-
nifty of the month are looked for about
the "a to 6th or eth, 18th to 18th, ed
to cath, ana 26th to 30th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The graduation orator is. getting
down TO business on the problems of
the nation, and the gown Of the sweet
girl graduate is assuming shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The advance guard of the summer
VISITORS are arriving at the seashore
resorts. There is no foolish bugaboo
OF Spanish fleet, this year to delay
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Doesn't it make your mouth water
70 read this account of bucolic soiree
sent in by New Limerick cores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

No notice whatever will be taken or
unsigned communications.
the journal cannot be held respoh-
sible for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements 10
BURLEIGH &c FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

An Auburn man gives this explain
alton of the Disappearance Of the big
white cent that was coined something
less than 30 years ago and of late have
been little seen in circulation. He says
that the old cents We're much heavier
than those with which We are now
familiar. ana corresponded pretty
nearly in weight and size with the
present nickel. When the nickel-ln-
the-slot machines came into use il was
soon discovered that these old cents
would work the machines as well as
nickel and would bring out just as
good Il cigar. Straightway the nickel
in-the-slot machines became the dump
ing place of all the old cents. When
the proprietorS of the machines col
lected their earnings they kept the big
white cents out Of circulation 10 pre-
vent any onc else from working the
machines with them, and getting Il
nickeps worth of goods for n penny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Two PASSPORT jokers won't DO so any
more. They have reason to KNOW tha'
practical jokes do not pay. horse
was left on the street, and the TWO
men, who knew the owner Weii' tooh
him for short drive. which eNaspei" q
ted the owner to such an extent that
he swore out warrant, ana INSIDE vi
half an hour the men were arres'eu'
tried. convicted, had settled ana were
discharged. 1t cost them SIS each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Belfast reports a street fight between
rat and dove. The emblem OF
peace and gantleness was the aggres-
slve party and carried off the honors
Of the fray
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The Maine Order of United Friends is
in a friendless and forlorn condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The war on the unlicensed CANNES j.
now being waged, and the dogcatcher
has the hest wishes of the community
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The Bath Times gives the people OF
the shipping city red hot dressing
down for their lack Of patriotic demon
strativeness. The editor ends his lect-
IRE bv declaring: I'VE verify believe
that if Admiral Dewey himself We're
to appear in a Bath theatre. the audi
ence would simply sit and stare AT MN
as if its members were 50 many waXeh
dummies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The baseball season of the Maine
College League opens, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06
|Malme G0ssap.)
The Metal OF the Maine.

dedicated to an eagle cast from the bat
tleship's shattered gum
They raised ii from the sunllen wreck,
The ruined battleship:
The rust was on its giant form,
The seaweed 1T its lip.
And thunder from its iron throat
Would never roll again.
\ cannon with a broken bore
The metal of the Maine.
Ittmelted, kissing as it ran
To liquid in the mold,
Then, forged with force Of fire ana
steam,
1t sprouted wings of gold,
Ana rose an eagle. eNermore
Defying cage or chain.
Born Of the black ana battered gun,
The metal of the Maine.
So, from the shattered vessel sprang
\ Nations spirit forth,
The allied strength Of East and South,
The powr Of West and North.
IN sleep our gallant sailors died.
For victory bears upon her shield
The metal Of the Maine.
-Minna Irving in the Arena.
Have you used the lawn mower yet?
The ice still fingers in some of the
ponds.
Time to be selecting that tree and
The place to plant it.
The baseball season Of the Maine
College League opens, today.
The country roads are not yet very
inviting to the cyclists
The Maine Order of United Friends is
in friendless and forlorn condition.
The war on the unlicensed CANNES is
now being waged. and the dogcatcher
has the hest wishes of the community
| The graduation orator is getting
| down to business on the problems of
the nation, and the gown Of the sweet
girl graduate is assuming shape.
The advance guard of the summer
visitors are arriving at the seashore
resorts. There is no foolish bugaboo
of a Spanish fleet, this year, to delay
the season.
Belfast reports a street fight between
rat and dove. The emblem Of
peace and gentleness was the aggres-
slVe party and carried off the honors
Of the fray.
Doesn't it make your mouth water
70 read this account of bucolic soiree
sent IN by New Limerick cores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The country roads are not yet YER!
inviting to the cyclists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The Lewiston Journal has discovered
that there are some picturesque New
Englanders left yet. and instances the
case of a young man who appeared IN
that city the other day. from 2 neigh
boring town wearing a wreath Of may
flowers around his hat and huge gold
earrings III his ears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Time to be selecting that tree an6
The place to plant it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Freeport is happy at the idea that
the old Mallet granite quarry VIII soon
be in operation again. CAPITALISTS
from Pittsburg, Pa. are looking over
the property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

These pills specific in OF Rheumatism Locomotor
Aaxa Paralysis other diseases of the blood nerves.
supply elements build blood
strengthen IL is this that the pills
many Of apparently widely different character
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06
BY THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMATION.

In obedience to a statute instituted by
the representatives Of our people. I here
bv aDpoint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

The ice Still fingers in some of the
ponds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Have you used the lawn mower yet?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-06

Minna Irving in the Arena.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

,1,,n.ar have legend that is we'll worth con
,iaoro,ior IN connection with the mounds. the
tradition is that large serpent. long. long ago
s,vaIl,vod some Of the people who lived on the
ebore of the lake and it Is possible that those
who used the serpent mound as a burial place
a,d so IN infer criminals Among tho Lake SIM
coo Indians tradition Of similar nature car
,ies the idea Of punishment with IT, They regard
burial I'm the serpont's head as had omen. In
the story Of Laoc6on and his two sons we nave
the Eastern form Of the same legend
Serpent worship. too. may have had good
deal to do with the building Of mounds in TINS
shane II is known that serpent Worship vas
M one time prevalent over large part u NOT
over the entire hahitabc globe. The sorr"nt
was the Goa Of Knowledge and taught men all
Inc useful arts. As an emblem of eternity me
serpont cncirclcs the Brahmin idea of the uni
verse. In the Morse legends II makes ITS pres
ence heard. In Eden IT appears AZ an eloquent
temuter Its devotecs were numbered by th"u
sands in Persia. Tho great Chimes @rak'h was
the symbolical serpent Of mythology 'h'h'Se
god has the body Of man and the tan ~
serpent The Egyptians used Tn" serpent D"
their religion as an emblem Of divinity Cueph'
the architect of the universe. was represented
az a serpent with an egg in his mouth. In an
cicn Mexico. finally. live serpents were kept d.
household gods.
Ii was thought that another serpent mound
had been discovered on the shore OF small
body Of water known as Lake St George some
ten miles north OF Orillia. ont and not more
than "A mile from Lake Couchching Inc rage
was several hundred feet long and varied IN
width from ten to forty feet MI foyle inVesu-
gated this ridge thoroughly. and finally was
forced reluctantly to conclude that there was
nothing artificial about it. Thus the 'tonab'e
Sornent remains the only known specimen of its
kind i'm Canada
Whatever the origin. whoever the builders 'ne
discovery Of the mound opened uu a ne" hru
for the archeolOgists of ontario. hitherto '"'
work Of tho Mound Builders I'm the province
had only been seen i'm Notifications and IN"
usual buryng places ~ tumulus shape. but thr
Rice Lake discovery estanhshed inc lac, wa, 'na'
oihor forms Of mound building had at least been
ATTEMPTED.