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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Some Of Our Merchants Planning to Have a
Grand Celebration.

Augusta may have a grand, old
fashioned Fourth of July celebration il
the merchants will only take hold and
help those who are planning it. A few
of the merchants have been discussing
the matter and they only need a little
encouragement from others to go
ahead.
The present plan, as outlined in the
minds of the projectors, is to have a
parade and firemen's muster, in the
morning. then take the races at the
Driving park for the afternoon attrac-
ton, and in the evening have a grand
display of fireworks.
If the merchants wish to draw a
crowd into Augusta, July 4, they should
take hold of this scheme and show the
outsiders what grand celebration Au-
gusta can get up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05
the management have had to worry

the management have had to worry
along the best they could.
Give you some details of what
they've done? / could tell you quicker
what they haven't done One time the
two 'enders' tried to 'hocus' the cen
ter's' horse just before the perform
ance; another time they tried to bride
one of the canvasmen to steal the
Davenport trunks and tights. Again
when the Corriea' was in the center
the other two made away with her I'M
attached back hair and head orna-
ments, and so it has been going on for
weeks, and the melancholy Melville
mas had to stand the pressure daily
and hourly since the start. SO when
you see him don't say much about his
bllliard-ball caput, for he's very sore
on the sudden disappearance of his
heretofore more or less flowing locks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

nest appreciation of the kindly recep.
tion and entertainment given us by the
Augusta Union.
Resolved: That we tender our thanks
TO the trustees, who have granted us
the use of this pleasant and convenient
Ichurch, for our meetings; to the Maine
Central Railroad for reduced rates of
rare; to the newspapers for the space
given In their columns to reports of
the convention; to the music commit
tee and pages, as well as all others who
have in any way aided in furthering
the work and efficiency of this con-
lvention. @
Resolved: That we realize the re-
sponsibility, and ability required, for
the carrying on OF successful con-
ventiOn. Therefore, we wish to COM
mend the faithful officers of this coun-
ty work to every member Of the con-
vention.
Resolved: That we express our love
for, and our loyalty to, our State or
ganization and it's officers.
Resolved: That we have reason to
feel encouraged by the general signs
of the times touching the various
'itiNhCo VI Jul WOIh, anu tHe express
sions of interest in the temperance
cause on every hand give us courage
to go forward with undoubted faith in
the certainty of it's final triumph in our
beloved State
Resolved: That we, Of Kennebec
County w. c. 7. IT,, will not cease our
efforts, as far as it lies in our power,
to bring about full, effective and i'm
partial enforcement of our prohibitory
law
Resolved: That we as Christian
women deplore the election of Brigham
Roberts, a confessed polygamst, as
representative to the 56th Con-
gress, and believe that his admission
to a seat in that body would be a men,
ace to our country and a disgrace to
our nation at home and abroad
Whereas. the unfortunate fashion
of wearing the bodies of dead birds for
millinery has become so prevalent
among women, as to cause not only
much suffering, and the loss of life
among our beautiful bird friends, but
the actual danger in some localities of
serious injury to crops. and all forms
of vegetation from the increase of in
sects and vermin, resulting in some
states in stringent legislation, making
it legal offence to wear such orna-
ments. Resolved, therefore, that we,
as body of Christian women, pledge
ourselves to use our influence against
this cruel fashion, by refusing to make
any use of the bodies or plumage of
birds.
The convention was one of the most
successful that has ever been held in
the county. large audiences being pre-
sent at all the sessions. Great credit |
for its success is due to Miss Estelle |
Brainerd. the efficient president and to
Mrs. Oscar Holway, the popular presi- |
dent of the Augusta Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05
Salvation Army Meetings.

Some real blood and fire Salvation meet
lngs were held at the Salvation Army
hall, by Capt. Joe Adams of Portland
Sunday. Great times of blessing and vic
tory We're experienced by those who were
present. Capt. Adams is young man Of
great musical talent and great experience
in Salvation Army work, his father hav-
ing been an officer for over 10 years God
has blessed the work of the Salvation
Army in days gone by and we feel con-
fdent He is going to continue only in a
more abundant way.
Capt. Adams spoke from Luke. 18th
chapter, the story of the ProdigaI Son.
The captain spoke with great earnestness
of heart.
New members were added to the Saliva
ton Army platform. Finances are good.
On Monday etening, the meeting will
be led by Capt. Adams, assisted by Capt.
Densmore. Tuesday, Miss Church of
Halloween, will conduct meetings in the
hall. All are welcome. Seats are free
Come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

United States Deputy Marshal w. .
Hasty took the Oakland man. charies
Brown. who has been serving a SEN
tence in the Kennebec Jail for liquor
selling. to Portland, Saturday morning,
where he was taken before the United
States district court. Brown was
found guilty of selling liquor without
= United States license. and was sen
fenced to pay a fine of 500 and 70
sorve 20 DAYS in Jail. The prisoner was
brought back by Mr.. Hasty on the Z'"o
P. NJ. express train ana recoii'ii''''e'
to the Kennebec jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05
The Power Of the Press.

..rba mower of the press is common
a,sion but few realize its actual
49, Deep thinkers do not hesitate to
49, NAT half the crime Of our country
nav be traced to this source. But great
= the influence of the press, It cannot
as - eoual the power Of Hostetter :
begin ~ pitters over disease. Most dis
Stoma oorripinate in weak stomach. me III
eases OF .57ranrthens the stomach, purihes
Btters 81 III cures constipation. 1t will
the bloouh a nervous system and stimulate
tone -i W kidneys. As an appetizer II :
inactive, In cures sick people. and ar
unequahe1 1oca regulates the bowels and
occas snts well people from becoming SEX
prevents ant ID get well. and keep well
If YOU "',"tter's Stomach Filters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

Capt. Densmore of the Salvation
Army, went to Lewiston to spend sun
day. She will return, today, and later go
friends. She will then go to Providence,
r. l., to spend the summer. Her
phvsician will not allow her to do any
work until fall, as she has worn her
self out by her hard work of the winter
in this city. She has built the army
up in this place and by her sweet per-
sonality and beautiful music has won
many friends for herself and the Army
She will be greatly missed and all wish
her a speedy recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

The Kennebec Log Driving Company
will open, this morning, the boom at
Five Mile Island. for the first time this
year. The boom contains over 10000
sticks and they are all for mills on the
lower part of the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05
Sewer Matters.

Inc sewer question is one that is en-
crossing the attention of the city Of
ficials just now and the next regular
meeting of the city government, June
10, is likely to be very sewery. One Of
the matters under discussion is the dis
posal OF the refuse than runs through
short sewer on Capital and Grove
streets. 1t is not known whether the
best method is to make the users of the
sewer connect with the main sewer or
to connect the present sewer with the
main sewer. The present one has sew
eral chimneys in it that are used to
carry away the waste water of the
street and this makes that part of the
idea rather impracticable On the
other hand it will cost the house own
ers something like $500 to enter the
main sewer. The committee is to in
quire into the best process of pro-
cedure. The policy of the committee
and the entire city government is to
get along as well as possible until the
plans for the new system are made, so
that no expense will be contracted by
the city that is unnecessary.
Another matter that they are discuss
ing is the proposed sewer from the
creamery on Hospital street. The peo-
pie in that section are smelling the
waste products of the factory, and it is
said to be menace to public safety.
The city government dslikes the idea
of disseminating the industry and about
the only method out of it seems to be
the building of sewer to connect with
the Eastern avenue sewer.
The Pedryoid Co. has expressed its
intention Of entering the sewer with
its waste their closets being already
connected.
The sewer build several years years
ago by the Electric Railroad Co. and
the city, running from nearly opposite
Scott street down over the hill, and
discharging in ThompsOns field. is
said to be becoming a nuisance. This
was built for the purpose of collecting
the water on the way down the hill.
H. w Norcross' house is connected
with this sewer and he has been noti
fed to discontinue the use of this. and
to connect with the main sewer which
runs very near his house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

A petition signed by Mrs. Q. r. Well
man and the other directors of the
Water Street Gospel Mission was read
at the meeting of the aldermen, Satur-
day evening, requesting the use of the
hose house at Pettingilrs Corner for
the purpose of holding meetings. The
ladies' ask that they be allowed to use
the house two Monday evenings of
each month. The matter was referred
to the committee on fire department
with power to act. The meetings have
been held at the school house at the
corner though it is too far from the
section where the people congregate to
draw a crowd and as the hose house
is so handy the women believe they
could draw many to their meetings and
thereby give some the privilege of at
tending a meeting, a privilege which
they do not avail themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

It's the little colds that grow into big
colds; the big colds thai end in consumD-
ton and death. Watch the little colds
DR. Woods Norway Pine Syrvg.
mon. wed frt&wN.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

The secretary of State will begin, to-
day, to print the ballots for the special
election in the Second district and they
must all be completed and shipped by the
18th Of the month. While every city,
town and plantation must be supplied, it
is by no means as difficult a task to per-
form the ballots as in gubernatorial
election, as there are no names of county
officers or representatives to the Legis-
lature to be printed. The ballots will all
be forwarded by express.
Col. Z. c. Harrington, clerk of the rail-
road commissioners is in receipt of many
flattering letters from leading lawyers re-
parding the railroad laws which he has
published They all express their appre-
citation of the complete and excellent ar
arrangement, and the extensive catch
word index and synopsis, giving so full
reference to the laws. OF the number
printed only about forty copies remain
| unsold.
The following company, Saturday, filed
a certificate of Incorporation:
The American Symmetroscope Company
organized at Bangor for the purpose OF
the manufacture of certain instruments
| called symmetrOscopes with 500 900 capi-
| officers are: President. F. p. Irving OF
| Troy. n. Y: treasurer. VIM. G. Cousens
| of Boston. Mass. Certificate approved
May 81. 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05
State House Matters.

The United States branch of the Thu
ringia Fire Insurance Co. was admitted
to the State of Maine, Saturday. by the
insurance department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05
Died.
I<ENNEBEC.

At City Hospital-June 2. John Henry
Shedd, aged So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

wANTED-A case OF bad health that RI
PANS will not benefit Send cents 70 IS.
pans Chemical Co. New York. for 10 sa pa ,t
and 1900 testimonials JuiyII'uV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-05

FOR SALE.-Ten R-IP-A-N-S for cents ~
druggists. One gives relief.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-10
The smoky Chimney.

In the designing and construction Of
houses 1t has always been the especial
fad of Mr.. Willis Polk, architect, to
build roomy fireplace, where great
logs can burn, and he has always plum
ed himself on the fact that the fire.
places never fail to draw.
When he erected his bachelor bunga-
low at Tiburon, the fireplace was the
chief pride and glory of the establish
ment. He told his friends about the SOL
id comfort he enjoyed sitting before the
blazing logs, and to still further arouse
their envy Polk one night gave party.
To his infinite chagrin, the chimney
smoked abominably and the bungalow
was filled to sitting After they had
thoroughly guyed the disconsoIate Will
lis the disguised guests went home to
cough it off.
Next day Polk made careful exami-
nation of chimney and hearth, satisfied
himself that everything was now as it
should be and then gave another party.
That abominable chimney again spoiled
it all. 1t smoked and smoked. Willis
was in despair, but the next day it was
all right again. At intervals after that
Polk entertained friends, and he found
that the fireplace never drew when he
had company, although at other times
it worked perfectly. So he set a little
trap, which finally solved the puzzle.
1t was little cracker box, placed over
the top of the chimney, which caused
all the trouble.
Some of his friends had thus thor
oughly covered up the chimney every
time the young architect had planned
an entertainment San Francisco News
Letter
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-10
THE ALBATRoss.
A Bird of Majestic Aerial Velocity
and Unsuitable Appetite.

A Bird of Majestic Aerial Velocity
and Unsuitable Appetite.
Ont of the blue void the albatross
comes unhasting on motionless pinions,
yet at such speed that one moment a
speck hardly discernible, turn but your
eyes away, and ere you can again look
round he is gliding majestioally over
head. Nothing In nature conveys to the
mind so wonderful an idea of effortless
velocity as does his calm appearance
from vacancy. Like most of the true
pelagic birds, he is devourer Of offal,
the successful pursuit of fish being i'm
possible to his majestic evolutions. His
appetite is enormous, but his powers of
abstinence are equally great, and often
for days he goes without other nourish-
ment than drink of the bitter sea- At
the Gargantuan banquet provided by
carcass of dead whale he will gorge
himself until incapable of rising from
the sea, yet still his angry scream may
be heard as if protesting against his in
ability to find room for more provision
against hungry days soon to follow.
Despite his incompatible grace of
fight when gliding through midair
with his mighty wings outspread, when
ashore or ON deck he is clumsy and i'll
at ease. Even seated upon the sea, his
proportions appear somewhat ungainly.
while his huge hooked beak seems too
heavy to be upheld. On land he can
hardly balance himself. and the broad
silky webs of his feet soon become LAGER
ated Thus bis visits to the lone and
generally inaccessible rocks which are
his breeding places are as brief as may
be, since even oonjugal delights are
dearly purchased with hunger and pain
full restraint A true child Of the air,
land is hateful to him, and only on the
wing does he appear to be really at
home and easefu1 Spectator.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-10
A DRAMATIC CLIMAX.
The Eject of One WOman's Pathetic
Eyes on a Jury.

The Enect OF one WOmamS Palmetto
Eyes on a Jury.
That juries are affected by handsome
and languishing eyes is proved by re-
markable experience of the greatest ad-
vocate at the New York bar, the late
James T. Brady. He was counsel for a
young woman in case involving an
attempt to break will
His client sat by bis side She was a
very beautiful young woman whose
eyes seemed always to rivet the atten-
ton of those upon whom her glance
fell. There was a pathetic expression
which affected every one. She sat
watching the jury during the course of
the trial, and at last there was some
complaint that she was attempting by
means of her glanoes to excite the Gym
pathy Of the jury.
Then Mr.. Brady arose and in one of
the most touching and beautiful of all
the addresses he ever made in court he
spoke of the blessings which every one
who had an appreciation of beautiful
things and could see them enjoyed, and
dwelt for some moments upon the happy
lot of the jury who could see the bud
ding Of the f1owers-it was then spring
time-and the charms of nature; then,
suddenly turning to his client, he said,
"That blessing is denied my client, for,
though she has eyes which seem to look
upon you, gentlemen, there is no vision
in them, for her sight has been taken
from her. /"
She had been, in fact, the victim Of
total paralysis Of the optic nerve, which
had not impaired the beauty of her
eyes, but had given to them that sin
gular pathetic expression which she was
thus falsely charged with employing
that she might secure the sympathies
of the jury.-Philadelphia Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-10
LIVING IN THE COUNTRY.
The Growing FOndness For Rural
Life a Good Sign.

The Growing Fondness For Rural
Life a Good Sign.
In The Ladies Home Journal Edward
Box, with much satisfaction, notes the
strong tendency to country living and
believes that sit is one of the best signs
of the times. Nothing in the world can
keep man or woman so young and
fresh as to be able to be in touch each
day with the perpetual freshness and
youth of nature Suburban life means
more out of door living, and that Is
what we Americans all need. We want
more exercise, and suburban living
makes that easier. We want our inter
est in things kept fresh, and that nature
does for us as nothing else can.
1.-THE more our busy men see of ma
lures restful ways the more restful
will they become. The closer we keep
our children to the soil the healthier
will they be physically and the stronger
will they develop mentally. The more
our girls breathe in the pure air which
God intended for all, but which man in
the cities pollutes, the better women we
shall have, the fewer worried mothers
we shall see. The more our young men
see of out of door sports the more clear
ly will they realize the greatness of
splendid physical health.
"The more the tired housewife sees of
flowers and plants and trees the closer
will become her interest in all things
natural and simple, and, as she sees the
simplicity with which nature works un-
consciously, will the lesson be forced up
on her and enter into her own methods.
We all agree that there is no teacher
like nature herself. Let rs all, then, get
as close to her as possible. Whatever
she teaches is wholesome to the mind
and uplifting to the soul and strength
ening to the body. In the very act of
studying her wonderful ways there is
boaItb
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-10

o. K. Swayze, millionaire of Tope-
ka, is the possessor of a pet superstition
and is not ashamed to own up to it.
"To what influences do you owe your
success in life?" Mr. Swayze was asked
one day
''To pair of old boots, = replied the
millionaire "I allude to the old boots
that l once lent to Susan B. Anthony. =
One snowy night in the early seven
ties Miss Anthony, making her way to
the Office of the Leavenworth Times
after lecture, presently became aware
that the snow had soaked through her
cloth shoes.
Miss Anthony walked into the com
posing room and demanded the loan of
a pair of boots in these words: "Boys,
will any of you lend me pair of boots?
My feet are wet with the snow and ice. >
Out of the crowd stepped one young
man, carrying pair of boots in his
hand. Miss Anthony accepted them
with laugh, saying, "Who knows but
that these may be an omen of good luck
for both of us?'
Il was that young man, says Mr.
Swayze, land from that hour every
thing seemed to come my way Moth
ing but good luck has followed me.
Can be blamed for indulging in the
harmless fancy that the loan of the
boots may have been the beginning of it
all?"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-10

must have been singular looking
youth on wet evenings, for walked
three, five or even eight miles out and
back again to my preaching work, and
when it rained dressed myself in wa
terproof leggings and macintosh coat
and hat with waterproof covering,
and carried dark lantern to show me
the way across the fields. am sure that
l greatly profted by those early services
for my Lord. How many times l en-
joyed preaching the gospel in farmers
kitchen, or in cottage, or in a barn
Perhaps many people came to hear me
because l was then only boy In my
young days fear that said many odd
things and made many plumbers, but
my audience was not hypercritical, and
no newspaper writers logged my heels.
So l had happy training school, in
which by continual practice attained
such degree of ready speech as 1 now
possess. -Spurgeon's Autobiography.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-01-10

Edgar Quinet in his journal tells how
one day he went with the naturalist,
NJ Geoffroi de St. Hilaire, to the Jardin
des Plantes: "In one of the cages were
a lion and a lioness together. They
were standing up, quite motionless,
and seemed not even to see us. Present
ly the lion, lifting up his great paw,
placed it slowly and softly on the fore
head Of the lioness, and both continued
in the same attitude as long as we re-
manned before them. What was intend
ed by the gesture? A painter who should
have desired to represent calm grief and
the deepest compassion could not have
invented any thing more striking. What
does it mean?' said I to Geoffroi Their
lion whelp died this morning, replied
be- Then l understood what saw
pity, good will, sympathy-all these
sentiments might be read in those fierce
countenances. "-Cassell's Magazine