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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22
THE PIANO PLAYER AT DANCES
Must Be Able to Keep Time-AII Players Not
Qualified.

"A piano player who is as a concert
player fine one, may not amount to
anything when it comes to playing for
q dance" remarked an orchestra lead
r., yesterday. The concert time and
the dance time are two different
things. In the one the playing is for
effect. while in dance music. perfect
time must be kept.
The advance Of the importance Of
jhc piano in the orchestra for a dance
Is also great, as compared with what it
was several years ago. The treble Of
the piano now assists the second vo-
ins, ana the bass takes the place Of a
bass violin in many cases. An orches-
ira with d piano is much better than
one much larger without one The
piano player now receives as much as
the rest Of the players
The people are rather unjust when
they think of hiring an orchestra to
play. They expect them to play for Il
small amount, even where there is
quite an expense attached and fur
thermore they ask them to play for a
dance that lasts until > o'clock for as
small an amount as for one until II
O'Clock. They do not seem to under
stand that the leader Of an orchestra
ana in this part Of the country. is
obliged 70 pay each player one dollar
fcr each hour after midnight"
1T must cost something to keep up
with the times by buying music that is
up-to-date." suggested a man in the
party
1t does cost considerable. OF
course we receive a good discount
when We buy but still the new music
cuts into the profits immensely.
II remember" he added. growing
reminiscent that | used to go all
about the country playing at the
dances, ana receiving but a nominal
Zee for playing nearly all night. and
then ride home in the cold Many or
chestras in the country still do that.
buS when . man gets old he does not
care for any more of that work. IT
grows 70 be work Of the very hardest
nature to play all night after long
ride. ana then to ride home after all is
over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

The county commissioners have had
contractors at the court house looking
over the woodwork plans that it Is
contemplated will be done in the re-
pairs of the court house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22
Dali Hennebec 3ourmal.
Local Matters.
Spring Tidings.

A world of snow and winter Yet,
The weather man DEGREES:
He listens to the Dragging wind,
/ harken roots Of trees.
II thawed of late. and roots lay out
Along the way | take.
J heard them deeply sigh. as does
\ dreamer soon to wake.
And 10, upon my windowsill
Opens yellow daffodil
Gold armored herald of ue spring
Come privately To tell
That snow is but the calyN warm,
The bud begins to swell.
50. leather man, go prOpheSN'
And. credulous. 90 hear,
nv herald gives your gloom the lie
/ know that spring is near;
For 10, upon my windowSin
Opens yellow daffodii.
Ruby Archer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

The little rain of Thursday night
painted the grass a green that was
much more attractive than it had been
looking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22
reading Of the following offerings will tempt early nves
tigaon investigation sale in eight out of ten

Tailor-made suits, silk waists. sep
arate skirts. spring wraps jackets
muslin underwear and wrappers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22
O. R. WELLMAN,
SOLE PROPRIETOR.
Augusts Safe De-
post g. Trust Co.

Opera House Block, Augusta, No.
Trustees-J. MANCHESTER HAYNES,
President
Edwin c. Burlelgh, Nath'l W. Cole,
w. II. Gannett. Chas. H. White.
III. NJ. Heath, L. J. Crooker.
i. w kinsman, Byron Boyd,
L. s. Lyman, Grin Williamson.
Ira H. Randall, w. Scott Hill,
G. Z. Stevens, H. E. BOWditch,
Geo. n. Lawrence, F. Z. Smith.
Deposits Received Subject to CHECK
INTEREST PAID ON The DAILY BALANCES.
In Savings Department, interest paid
QUARTERLY at the rate Of per cent
per annum on deposits remaining
THREE MONTHS or more. Interest
computed from the LIST and i.:h OF each
month.
All Deposits Subject to Check and
strictly Confidential.
High Grade bond. and Inve.tmeni
Securities bought and Sold.
Burglar & Fire proof Safe Deposit Boxes 10 lei
F. E. SMITH. Treasurer.
Banking hours, 3 to daily, except ga .
urday. Saturdays to 1890.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

turnpike tolls cannot be legally col
'cctrd from funeral parties in Mary
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

Every quality and grace ~ uresS
goods. silks, black goods WASH soous
and white goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

Latest novelties in trimmings races
embroideries, chiffon, ribbons Groves
etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

You can't doubt quality or price
when Won see our magnificent line Of
shirt waists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

Such completeness in every depart
ment of the best and newest SoouS l.
timely and tempting proof that we are
prepared to give perfect satisfaction 70
the most cautious buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

FRESH AND DAINTY AS SPRING
FLOWERS
we Will make your rooms with fresh
wall paper and fresh paint. As deco
rators, painters and wall paper hang
ers we are artists. Our stock of fine
wall papers is beautiful in design and
coloring. and we can make your home
attractive and artistic from top to
bottom at a reasonable cost.
C. BEALE & CO,
Augusta, Maine.
mch21, e0d3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22
NOTICE.

Committee on pensions will be in sassjor
st aldermen's rooms on each "Wednesday
at oclOCll p NJ, until otherwise or
dercd. for the purpose of receiving claims
for Stale pensions.
L. u. CARVER. Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22
Cooley Z Company,
SA ~ X ERS
and = DE hire Street
NEW YORK. "a Street
PROVIDENCE, Westminster Street.
ZINC AND LEAD
Monthly Dividend Securities
Y "a I the 3ntn Issue
8 Per Cent Cumulative Preferred Stock
WITH BONUS STOCK OF THE
MiccnIIri 7inn rioIdo non,nonv

The Officers ana Directors DC th4 1
President. III If\OT WELD Tra
Vice. Pres FRANCIS PEA BODY Jr So
Counsel. AUGUSTUS =. LORING an
Transfer Agent. TIE AMERICAN LOA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

AUGUSTA. MAINE.
Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine Stale Board OF Health.
The SPARED Ne CLEANLINESS iusti-
1es the fancitul NAME Of the SPRING
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICAL-
WATERS" Date Of examination. April
p. 1889 Analysis Of sample Of water No.
SIG expressed in parts per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-22

r."u2s AtsTLs + ,bb4RING iARoLD Co1IIDGE
DREC TORS
Aino
Frnhs Peabody in
I'D.
snsre o the Cochec Boston
Jsj -'ie insurance "
Frederick Clarke Railroad Co. awronc.
roo law Ner Boston Tr,
Whicomb. ca broker Boston
FIR further Information COMPANY Bankers
aIr4ld
The times., 1899-10-13
TEA CULTURE IN THE SOUTH.
A Report on Experiments TO Be Is
sued Soon.

n
sued Soon.
The problem of raising tea In the south
ern part of the United States has been
discussed for many years. The growing
of tea on the Pinehurst estate at Sum-
meryille, S. c.. began about ten years ago,
and the crop for the season Of 1899 amount
ed to nearly 5000 pounds. A report on
the results of the experiment at Plnenurst
has been prepared by DR.. Charles u. Shep-
ard. special agent in charge of tea cul-
ture investigations, and will soon be is
sued by the United States Department of
Agriculture. entitled "Tea Culture: The
Experiment in South Carolina"
The report states that, from the results
obtained on the Pinehurst plantation, il
seems probable that the cultivation OF tea
can be made profitable in the warmer por-
tions OF the United States in two ways.
One is by establishing plantation on the
scale of the experiment at Summerville,
with capital sufficient to carry the work
to a point where the product can be Of
fered on equal terms with teas holding an
established place in the markets of the
United States. The other is to grow tea
for home use in the farm garden In
either case tea-growing can be undertaken
safely only where the temperature rarely
goes DtlCR zero, ddIQ bueTe Il 1iDeT3t sup
ply of water can be depended upon. There
is probably no place in the United States
where the rainfall is sufficient for the
best results with the tea plant, and irriga-
tion should. where possible, be provided
for in growing tea The Summeryille ex-
pertinent was begun on a small scale, but
the planting has been gradually increased
until now over fifty acres are planted in
tea. When the plants arrive at full bear
ing. the yield should be at least 10, 600
pounds.
The problem OF providing labor for
plucking tea leaf has been solved so far as
a steady and skillful band of nimble-f fin
gered children goes; but its cost Is inor-
dinately high as compared with the Orient.
1t was indispensable to secure reliable
corps of pickers. To meet this condition
comfortable schoolhouse was built and
competent teacher engaged The colored
families of the neighborhood were then in
vited to send their children to the school
free of charge. They would be taught the
ordinary branches, and also would be
taught TO pick tea, and so earn money
to buy food and clothing The offer was
accepted, and now there is a good list of
pupils to draw from The report also de-
scribes the buildings and machinery used
in making the tea, and points out the most
important difficulties which confront the
establishment of this new industry In the
Southern States
The times., 1899-10-13
THE INDUSTRIAL ENQUIRY.
Immigration Laws and Statistics Dis
cHssed Before the Commission.


lengthy statement on immigration
laws and immigration statistics, read by
DR.. Joseph H. Senner, former Commits
sioner of immigration, occupied the Indus
trial Commission yesterday The witness
held that immigration is decreasing, and
that further restrictions would be inadyis-
able.
During the last fiscal year., said DR..
Senner, Notwithstanding general trade
and industrial revival in the United States,
there was a decline of 10 per cent in the
number of immigrants as compared with
the preceding year. This decrease is more
notable in the arrivals from thiclzly set
tied communities. and is probably due TO
revival OF commercial activity in Europe
as well as America" To control immigra-
zion by legislative restrictions Dr. Lenner
thought as impossible as to legislate trade
conditions into existence. The immigrants
most quickly affected are those the eoun-
try most desires to have.
Much unnecessary difficulty was eneoun-
tered by the immigration inspectors be-
cause of their own incompetency. Many
cannot speak the language of the colonists
assigned to them for inspection, and must
entrust to interpreters the work for which
with an insufficient number of employees
of every grade, made it practically impos-
sibIe for the Castle Garden officials to keep
accurate records prior to 1899. Although
books were provided for the registry of the
names of all arrivals with their nationali-
ty, homes, and destinations, it had proven
impossible even to record all the names.
! In April and May of 1S93 for instance,
over 10000 immigrants landed each month,
and the inspectors were compelled to sur
mise the nationality of each from his name.
All other statistics were omitted. In
! some measure the assumption of control
by the National Government and the ap-
pointment of additional inspectors have
remedied these defects and given the inn
migration records a greater claim for au-
thenticity. In supporting his contention
| that iliiteracy and crime are not neces-
| sarily associated, the witness read num-
! Der OF tables indicating that in particular
communities where the percentage of IL
literaey was high the number Of crimes
and misdemeanors had been small, Char
acter not education, he said, was the great
requisite in immigrants. DIR. Senner's pa
| per ended with a plea for foreign born
citizens. who, he asserted, were desir-
| able part Of the population.
The times., 1899-10-13
Lnte Army Orders.

The following transfers have been made in the
First United States Infantry.
First Lieut. Hiram Mel. Powell, from Company
G. to Company and FiEst Lieut. William New
man, from Company to COmpany G.
Major Harvey C. Carbaush, Judge advocate.
United States Volunteers. has been ordered to pro-
coed from New York city, n Y, to this city,
and report In person TO the Judge Advocate Cen
cral OF he Army for duty assistant in his
office.
Cspt Charles J. Stevens. Second United States
Cavalry, now in New York city. y. Y, having
declined his appointments as major, Thirty-nirth
Infantry, United States Volunteers, has been ar
dered to his troop
BY direction OF the Secretary OF War. Major
Leon s. Reudiez. quartermaster. United States
Volunteers vii proceed from Chicago H.. TO
New York city, n Y. and from thence 10 Wash
ington, d, c., ON official business pertaining 70
the Quartermaster's Department.
First Lieut. Clarence Il. Miilhof, assistant sur.
seon United States Army. has been relieved ir0sl
further duty at the United States general hospital.
Presidio OF San Francisco Cal. and Will report in
person to the commanding general, Department of
California, for assignment 10 duty with troops
going TO Mlaila, Philippine Llands.
The times., 1899-10-13
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Prices Irregular, Oats and
CoAi Fairly Firm.

CHICAGO, Oct 12.-Wheat tonight is
3-Sc under Wednesday. 1t was nervously
active day with the rallies mainly the
result of the scalping bull effort, and with
the final declines the result OF indif-
ferent foreign markets. The most Wig
orous buying was against privileges when
the market got under the put figure.
New York claimed that cash wheat was
being resold there cheaper than the West
was Offering One shipper reported thir-
teen loads sold direct from here. The sea-
board claimed at the windup twenty-five
loads. British eonsols were a fraction high
er. Paris was lower on wheat. Foreigners
were sellers today. Clearances were $780,,
coo bushels.
Corn closed lac under Wednesday,
keeping the entire session within 1-4e
range. Liverpool was 3-S65-Sd higher.
Seaboard clearances were 335. 900 bush
els. II looks as if the export claims of
shipper, however, claimed sixty-three loads
sold today. The seaboard reported only
thirty loads. A good shipping demand con-
tinues. Receipts moderate.
Oats held their own today. Receipts were
light, 2S9 cars, with 275 for tomorrow.
Clearanees were 164, 900 bushels. The ship
per was the best buyer OF futures. One
house reports about 300.e bushels sold
for export Oats are taking their inspira-
fiol from corn.
Selling. led by packers, and realizing
by outside longs. caused further decline
in provisions. The market closed quiet.
The speculative demand was rather light.
Packers who sold ON the recent advances
were the most prominent buyers today.
The cash demand has fallen off somewhat.
The times., 1899-10-13

NEW YORK. Oct. 12.-It was somewhat
cifiouIt to account specifically for today's
rather unsettled stock market. that is. pro-
ceeding from the superficial facts in the
case. The price movements throughout the
day were exceedingly irregular, but they
were wider tran they have been for some
tiHe. The general circumstances Of the
cay comprised monetary situation show
inc more pronounced symptoms OF relaxa-
ton than has been evident for long time,
a large number of favorable ITaflc returns
being reported by railways in different see
cons CT the country. ard. furthermore, the
South African situation was not attended
b. any pronounced weakness ia the Lon
don stock market The trading In the day 5
market was. however. marked By an utter
lack Of animation, and the general tendency
OF prices was q sagging one. Outside in
tenest in the market ssemsd to be almost
entirely suspended. and the occasional ap-
pesrances Of weakness that the market
showed appeared 10 be due chiefly 10 ag-
gressiVe operations for the short account
This was particularly true in Brooklyn
Rapid Transit and ST. Paul. The transae-
tions in IRE last-namsd stock we're very
late in visE CT the comparative stagnsnes
Of the general market. II would be diff
cult 70 account for. the fact that ST Paul
was singled out for baarisn attack apart
from fae circumstance thar the stock oc-
cupies z singularly influential position. and,
presumably, the selling Of Il was based
upon that idea The selling OF BrooEiyh Il
Rapid Transit seemed also 10 be chiefly
for the short account, but IN that instance
zhe dscliEe Eas accompanied by very posi-
tive assertions that al the approaching sss-
sion Of the Legislature vigorous Efforts
would be made 10 force The company 10
place its trolley wires underground As
already noted, the general drift OF prices
WAS lot referable 70 any particular cir
cunstsnce OF the DAYS situation. As
against the slight decline in English coz
soils. London houses bought moderately on
balance in this market, and the South AZ
rican situation IN general appeared 10 re-
eesra sosnt attention. There was practically
no definite news bearing on particular
stocks. and lifile OF any consequence upon
the general situation Al Interesting coz
rribution 10 the statistical situation was the
TreasEry's usual monthly statement of the
country's exports of domestic products for
ahe month of September. wherein an in
crease OF over ST.. COG. GOO, or nearly % pei
cent, appeared, IA comparison with the
same mosth OF last year On The other
hand. sterling exchange continued exceed
sngly firm. and rates for sll periods were
quotzbly higher.
The times., 1899-10-13
10 to II.

Black taffeta silk-excellent quality
20 inches wide-elegant fnish-regu-
lar price of which is 69e-for this hour,
49c
Five pieces black crepon dress goods
rich, fascinating designs-full 81
inches wide-worth 25c-for IL 12c.
We have about Is pieces OF the best
imported black silk velvet of the extra
heavy sort. It's an elegant thing for
making handsome waist garments-be-
cause it is so rich. soft. and beautiful.
Regular value of these goods is S3c,
for soc.
Ladies' imported cheviot serge skirts.
in blue and black, latest style, for
s2.9s.
36 pairs children's dongoia lace shoes.
patent-leather tips, instead of 65e, sizes
s IL to IL, per pair S9c.
Ladies' eiderdown dressing sacques.
in pink blue, red, and grey-edges
have shell stitching-49c.
Ladies' black figured and colored
brilliantine waists-all are carefully
lined throughout guaranteed to fit
perfectly. None in the lot are worth
less than 81. For this hour they go for
99c.
Heavy double blankets, 1914 size.
white and grey. desirable borders.
worth at least 75c. This hour only 49c.
: quarter colored table oilcloth, best
quality. in new and tasteful patterns.
for 8 7-8c per yard.
White applique bureau scarfs. with
shams to match, in excellent variety of
. designs, generally sold for 25c and 30e.
: This hour for Is lie.
!. Boys century cloth shirt waists, all
sizes-for 19c, instead Of 29c.
The times., 1899-10-13
AWAITING TAuss1e's ANSWER
He Is Furnished With Copy of Renr
Admiral Watson's Charges.

A copy of the charges Of insubordina-
tion preferred against Commander Z. B.
Taussig. by Rear Admiral Watson, has
been referred to Commander Taussig by
the Secretary of the Navy. No action will
be taken until the accused makes his an
swer. Taussig was in command of the
gunboat Bennington. and, it is alleged, re-
fused to obey Watson's orders.
The times., 1899-10-13
w..,,Ipr.on st.ek Excnanrc.

Sales-Metropolitan r. r, certificate
a: s50oGl17; Columbia r. r. SIS: $4,000
@112 II; Washington Loan and Trust: !
aI70. 20dIss; Capital Traction: 2a93 IA.
z9as9. 7ds2 rs; Washington Gas: 1259
IS rs; Mergenthaler Linotype: 6592es IA.
After eaIl-Capital Traction: 60d9S Is;
Washington Gas: 25d55 3-z. 5oG56 SIS;
Mergenthaler Linotype: 20G2eS IA.
The times., 1899-10-13
An Increase in stamp sales.

report of the stamp division of the
Postofice Department shows an extraordi-
nary Increase in stamps sold during the
last quarter over a corresponding period
of last year During the quarter ending
September 80 1899, 1,222. 1856, 800 stamps
were printed. representing $22. 500. .152.67.
against LOTS, ,565, ,o15 stamps printed, rep
resenting S19, 758. 1925. for the quarter
ending September 30. 1898. The increased
value is S2,74l, ,439. Al.
The times., 1899-10-13

Tam O'Shanter for misses and chill
dren-made of felt and velvet-braided
with large quiil-that did sell for
S2.49, TO go for S1G9.
The times., 1899-10-13

Hamburg edging and inserting to
match and torchon laees with edging
and inserting to match. in all widths
and patterns. worth Sc and 10 LIE per
yd., for 312c I'D. this hour.
The times., 1899-10-13

Black figured brilliantine skirts
good full width garments-good lining
regular s1.75 quality-99c.
The times., 1899-10-13

Plain and plaid grey leno, usually
sells for Sc. for 1 LIE yard.
The times., 1899-10-13

Tnere was a concerted bear attack on
the market yesterday afternoon led by
AIR. Keene'g brokers. The uncertainties Of
the South African situation. and The rs
seTtion By the peEsimists that the action
Of the Treasury Department IL ctteriDg
Eo prepay the interest on the Government
bonds Nill not he enectuai in easing the
money situation we're the levers used By
The bears. Impartial observers are in
ciiBed 70 the belief thst this sttz-k is
likely 10 prove the last gasp q the bear
campaign There was some decline IN
prices IN the grangerE and a Few other
railway securities, and IN the traclions
especially, bu1 il ccald be seen that there
was sturdy support a. al times. and the
total resuit of the selling short nEsf haze
been somewhat aishezrleniug 70 its back
ers ~ tremendous short interest is now
in she market. and the eld Of the week,
R5th what IS expected 20 be good bank
statement, IS near a. hand. There Is every
reason 10 believe that eone time to-day
there Eill he heavy covering and a good
upward turn In prices. The outlook Is
excellent for purchases made ROW, as even
although TIE professional market may con
tlnus Tor several days longer the next
I1oyentnt seems certain 10 ts upward.
The bark statement caanOt very well
help being mHch better fhan thai OF last
week Ii is known that several millions
q dollars actually ID the banks last Sat
Erflss were not included ia the statement.
znd in addition tc this the movement OF
money this week has been Jess unfsvorsble
40 New York than thar of last week was.
according 10 the most careful calculations.
The facl that The banks feel much better
over tie situation than tney did last week
Is shoEn By the ease q money during the
past two days. Yesterday the highest rate
MAS 4 per cent and the lowest j. per
cent, a most neassuring showing compared
with that Of sny day last week
Louisville vas one of The strong seeuri-
ties yesterday, one Of tie Tew active issues
that showed no net loss. while the general
market was declining learly all day There
was some selling Of the stock, but the
buying WAS a al times equal 10 the or
feriug. and the result Eas = close al about
The same price IS tkas q Wednesday The
earnings 81 the system Tor the first week
OF OcsCbcf we're such as 10 give confidence
60 the buyers. The increase for the week
was S65 .00f which makes he entire in
crease Tor the. fiscal year 10 date 81, ,2g3, ,9Is.
This showing is about equal 10 10 per cent
earned On the stock, counting for the year
:. the same rate as Tor the hrst ihree
months. q fair estimate. as the earnings
Of the early part Of the year in Louisville
are almost always kept up 81 the latter
half, il not exceeded.
Another good showing for the FIRST week
OF October il thst OF Chicago Great West
err. The increase for the seek was 81. .Ssi
which makes the increase since July i
abcnt szs6 Geo. or at the rate OF more thza
sl,ce0. 600 year. When il in remembered
thai With less than s6-ne0soeo grozs earnings
The times., 1899-10-13

About 10 different styles of mems
heavy fieece-liHed shirts and drawers,
ali sizes-instead of SOC for 39c,