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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

If this condition
had come suddenly
it would have been
unbeatable. But the
transition was grad
ual. A little more
} strain each day on
I the nerves. A little
more drain each day
of the vitality. Any
woman would be
glad TO be rid OF such
a condition. Every
woman tries to be
rid Of it. Thousands
of such women have
been cured by DIR.
Pierce's treatment
with his " Favoritc
Prescription -" when
local doctors had
entirely failed to
cure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

Il feel as if I should fly to pieces"
How often those words are on woman's
lips. They express to the uttermost the
nerve rackcd condition of the body,
which makes life daily martrydom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

Sick women suffering from unpleasant
drains, irregularities, bearing down pains.
inflammation and liberation are invited
to consult DR.. Pierce, Buffalo, n. V, by
letter free of charge. Every letter is
guarded as a sacred confidence. All let
tiers are promptly answered and mailed
i'll private envelopes without printing OF
any kind upon them.
Favorite Prescription is in the full
est sense temperance medicine. con-
tanning neither alcohol nor opium or
other narcotic in any form. Accept no
substitute.
Mrs Rcna Hensel, of Massillon, Stark Co,
Ohio, writes: i had been troubled with chronic
constipation and female weakness and doctored
with different physicians none Of whom seemed
TO help me. I saw one of your advertisements,
and thought would try medicines ] did
SO and with good results Took one bottle of
DR.. lrercc's FavoIitc Prescription, and Two of
his Golden Medical Discovery and | say
am cured Of my troubles. thanks TO Or. Pierce
and his medicines. They do a world Of good to
those who give them good trial"
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are per-
feet cure for constipation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

Gardiner Reporter Journal: IL mas
been suggested that the name or the
Wiscasset q Quebec railroad De
changed. That is rather ponderous
name for the amount of road. We have
heard that it's name should be Dennis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

Belfast's historic old town clock
which is still doing good service in the
tower Of the Unitarian church IS made
the subject Of new song by Joseph
w. Wheeler. entitled "The Old Town
Clock" which appeared in a recent Is
sue of the Boston Globe. The clock
was made by the late Col. Timothy
Chase and DIR. F. p Quimby and set
in motion oct. 3, 1886
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

The launching OF the six-master
brought to Camden the largest number
of people ever seen in that coming city.
ana thanks to men like Mr.. Bean and
Capt. Crowley, did more TO advertise
i than any other attraction. save pos
sibIy the grand scenery which Nature
kindly spread there. The distinction 81
launching the first six-master is great
enough for one town. and Camden
might safely rest on such laurels, only
for the fact that Mr.. Bean isn't much
Of a man to rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20
For Representative to Congress,
EDWIN c. BURlEIGH.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
At Large-Joseph Q. Smith Of Show
A@gau: George p Wescntt Of Portland.
First Dist.-Charles f. Libby of Port
hand.
Second Dist.-James w. Wakefield OF
Bath.
Third Dist.-Fred Atwood, Winterport.
Fourth Dst.-AlmOn III. Fogs, HOulton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

It's the little colds that grow into big
colds; the big colds that end in consump-
ton and death. Watch the little colds.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
mon wed friSwkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

Strong made wise decision, last
week. when she voted fer water-works.
1t is difficult, in most cases. to show a
small town the necessity of providing
for protection in case of fire, but when
the protection has been provided, they
would not do away with It for any con-
siieration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

For Register Of Probate.
WALTER A. NEWCOMB Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20
KENNEBEC COUNTY NOMINATIONS

For Senators.
P. q. VICKERY Of Augusta
RU1ILLUS ALDEN OF Winthrop
G C.. LIBBY OF PittstOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

For County Commissioner.
JOSIAH W. BASSETT of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

For Judge OF Probate.
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS OF Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

For Sheriff.
ANDREW L. McFADDEN Of Water
villa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

For County Treasurer.
JAMES E. BLANCHARD Of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

For Clerk OF Courts.
WINFIELD s. CHOATE Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

For County Attorney.
THOMAS LEIGH Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

Fairfield announces that it has
sawed its last log. The wooden mills
want all the water power
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-20

That Italian stabbing affray at North
Gorham. again brings New England's
murder belt before the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24
Trade With the Philippines.

Statistics of the export and import trade
Of the Philippines. prepared by the War De-
partment and printed elsewhere in today's
Star. show that the United States is steadily
and materially advancing as both a seller
and a buyer in that market. The figures
cited conclusive proof that the natural
trend of the trade with the Philippines will
henceforth favor this country. to the imme
date d4trment Of the Spanish and Hong
Kong trade. This is a satisfactory showing,
and ought readily to be accentuated by
further developments. The natural ten
dency under American sovereignty should
be the location in the Philippines of agents
of American houses. to introduce and ex-
plot goods made on the mainland. Despite
the open trade door for Spain's benefit
during a period of years which is to be
maintained at Manila under the Paris
treaty. there are advantages accruing to the
government in power which should greatly
encourage these forerunners of American
enterprise. There is an unmeasured field
for the placing Of goods in the Philippines
As the people become advanced in their
cial status and their purchasing power
increases with education, the opening of
new opportunities for earning money and
the growth of the cities. 1t is easy to fore
see the day when there will also be steady
stream Of exports from the Philippines to
the United States. The resources of the
archipelago are but feebly developed and
as the soil is made to produce its fruits in
greater abundance there will be better
market than the states, where the fac
tories even now eager for raw mate
rails such the archipelago Is capable of
producing. The growth Of this mutual
trade should be a material factor in
strengthening the ties between the republic
and the Asiatic territory belonging to it.
whose welfare is intrusted to its guardian
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24
The state Depurtmeuv.

4 survey of the annual reports of the
various heads of the several executive de-
partments. submitted in past years will
bring to light many appeals for more ade-
quate buildings for their respective accom-
mediation. These appeals have been as a
rule but tardily answered. and then with
such IrreguIarity and Indifference to the re-
quirements that the capitals equipment of
public structures is today strikingly made
quate in point of arrangement and num-
bers. But it is to be noted in this connec-
ton that the other departments of the gov
eminent have all had better fortune in the
long run than that which was first created
and which has always been recognized as
the foremost in Importance and dignity,
namely, the Department of State. This
condition may possibly be traced to the fact
that the Secretary Of State makes no pub
lie. formal report Of his years work, the
Presidents message embodying a survey of
the foreign relations. Thus the immediate
needs of the department do not become as
widely advertised those of the other
departments. the recommendations and urg-
ings of whose chiefs are yearly matters Of
public comment.
Only twice in the history of the govern
ment has the President seen fit to call the
attention of Congress to the inadequacies
Of the State Departments outfit Willard
Fillmore, in his third annual message De-
cember 6. 1852, mentioned that the build
ing appropriated to it, on the present site
of the north wing of the treasury was not
fire-proor and that it was believed to be
defective in construction. In consequence
Of which the precious manuscripts and gov
ernmental archives entrusted to 1t were en-
dangered. He made no urgent recommend
alton, however, and the department con-
tinued TO be thus housed until 1856. when
the building at 18th and S streets, then
and now the property of the Washington
Orphan Asylum was leased for its use. 1t
remained the home of the department for
nearly ten years, despite the great incon-
venience Of having this important office
located more than a mile from the White
House. in the days of slow transit. Presi-
dent Grant, in his second annual message,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24
A Marked Man.

Alvord. the absconding New York bank
teller. is described as man given to
shabby dressing, with a fondness for new,
fash enable apparel. His eyes are said to
be blue and brown. His hair is noted as
iron gray. brown and sandy. 1t ought to be
easy to identify him in a crowd, because he
weighs, respectively. go, 800 and $50
pounds and stands five feet eleven, six feet
and six feet three. He eschews jeweiry and
wears large diamond stud. He is tact
turn and companionable. But despite this
somewhat confusing catalogue of personal
feature it is probable that the man will be
recognized for he is evidently a striking
personality. Defaultng bank officials should
take warning from the prospect of Alvord's
EARL discovery and, if excessively large,
begin to bant before the day of disclosure
and flight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24
Dom Paul's Future,

Speculation is busy just now with the
future of ex-President Kruger What is his
object In visiting Europe? VIII he renew
i'll person DR.. Leyds' efforts for outside in
tervention? Does he think 1t yet time to
enlist some of the powers in the cause of
the Beers and have them bring pressure to
bear on Great Britain? Or does he realize
that his fight is hopelessly lost, and is 1t his
purpose TO make himself as snug as pos
sble for the remainder of his life in Hol-
land? He is very rich, and so far as mere
personal comfort is concerned he has the
means 20 command it anywhere he may
choose to pitch his tent.
As to the first proposition, it seems idle
to suppose that Great Britain would hear
any power now with patience on the subject
of South Africa While the war was in
progress all outsiders We're politely warned
off, and all acted upon the warning. The
United States rendered friendly Offices but
they Were declined. And now that the war
is over and Great Britain is victor there
seems less reason than ever why she should
accept outside suggestions. She has paid
a heavy price for victory, and it stands to
reason that she will make her own terms
with the vanquished. Those so far an
Eounced are certain to hold, and it may be
assumed tndl those lOliOW Will be IN
the same line and intended to grip one COM
prehensive policy. In word. the British
flag is likely to continue to float over the
territories formerly controlled by the Trans
vaalers and the Orange Free Staters.
AS to the second proposition, Dom Paul
owes it to himself and to his people to
return to them and share their new for
tunes, however hard they may be. They
are still his people no less than when he
administered their affairs as their head Of
fetal. And more than that, their present
condition is directly chargeable to his lead
Britain. He drew the sword. The Beers
SIMPLY accepted his decision and did his
bidding. They have been overwhelmed and
are in the humiliation of defeat. They
must stay and accept the conquerer's terms
And why should Mr.. Kruger make himself
comfortable at distance? Why should he
not return after the first stages of his dis
tresses have passed and take up his part
OF the burden, whatever 1t may be, of the
new order he, more than any other one
man. imposed upon the country?
There may be no burden to bear. Great
Britain's own interests call for good and
liberal government in South Africa. But
whatever the situation, Mr.. Kruger's place
is among his own people, a participant in
their fortunes, and not in self-imposed exile
among strangers. however smooth a large
fortune may be able to make his path
way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24

December 8, 1870, called congressional at
tention to the situation In such plain terms
and with so emphatic a Recommendation
that provision was soon made for . new
structure, with the result that five years
later he reported the occupation By the
State Department of one wing Of the great
structure now known the State, War and
Navy department building. The quarters
therein assigned to the State Department
have never been adequate. and successive
secretaries have found themselves embar-
rassed not by the lack of space for the
transaction of the immediate routine work
of their Office. but by the absence Of the
accommodations which naturally pertain to
this important and peculiar branch of the
government. These needs are clearly ex-
pressed by ex-Secretary Foster in his book.
"A Century of American Diplomacy" just
published in the following language:
This department, which has done so
much for the nations prestige, deserves
more liberal consideration than it has hith-
erto received from Congress. 1t Is
now located in building with two other
departments. and is thereby restricted in
its accommodations and dwarfed in it's i'm
portance. In many of the countries of Eu-
rope there are attached to the Department
OF Foreign Affairs elegantly furnished
rooms which are used for the sessions of
international commissions and also for
official receptions. dinners and other enter
tainments for foreign guests. The Depart
ment of State does not have a single room
which it can place at the disposal of an in
ternational commission and when such
bodies assemble in the capital Of the nation
upon the invita- ton of our government, they
are assigned to rooms in hotel or hired
house.
:Extravagance and display are not to be
encouraged in a democratic government;
but the people of this country would hearth
ly approve of the erection of public build
ing expressly designed for this department
with suitable apartments for the reception
and entertainment of international commits
SionS, foreign guests and other Ike pur-
poses, as we'll for the safe-keeping Of
and ready access to, its invaluable historic
treasures"
The United States has lately entered upon
sphere of diplomacy certain in the near
future to enhance the international import
ance of this capital All that Mr.. Foster
says of the inadequacy of the State Depart
ments equipment is sure to become doubly
pointed within a few years, as the foreign
relations of the government multiply and
result in the assemblage here of bodies Of
world representatives Of the highest dig
nifty. 1t is in the first degree important
that this matter be taken into early consid-
Grafton by Congress with the view of pro-
viding the governments diplomatic depart
ment with surroundings at once symbolic
of the traditions of the republic and of its
present status in the family of nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24
An ImperiaIistic Tone.

In his speech al Frederick, Maryland, yes
terday Mr. Bryan is quoted saying:
You will hear people say that I. If
elected, will not enforce the law. Ihat Is
not the danger. They know that II L am
elected | will put the same kind of striped
clothes on the big thieves that are put on
the little ones. and that Is the reason why
the great llw-breakers are against us IN
this campaign
Is not the tone of this rather autocratic
for man who is inveighing so loudly
against Imperialism? Has It not the ring Of
the throne? "They fear me- exclaims Mr..
Bryan. tapping himself on the breast. I'll
put the stripes on big thieves and little
thieves alike They do we'll to battle earn
estly against my election, for If elected III
promptly put the screws on every offender
The state? I shall be the state
But unfortunately for this soundin" dec
laration. Mr.. Bryan as President would be
able to put the stripes on nobody. n either
big thief nor little thief would be exclu-
sively at his mercy. Anxious as he might
be to punish all offenders. he would find
that the processes of eaching them would
remain very much they now are. Big
offenders would then. as they now do. avail
themselves of every means of delay and de-
Tense. and probably then, as now. too often
carry the day. There are no unusual advan-
tageS enjoyed by that class at TINS Time
Nor would Mr.. Bryan be able materially
to change the old order of things. When
eminent counsel can be secured 1t always is
occurred. and it always serves its client well.
Let US put aside the harsh word thief. and
use for purposes of illustration the less Of
fensve word trust. Mr.. Bryan considers
all trusts as big offenders, and he wants
them punished Let us suppose him NOV
ing against them. He would instantly find
himself confronted by many of the greatest
lawyers in America. some of whom are now
supporting him for President Mr. Olney
would probably he of the number. and moth
ran. David r. Hill and E. NJ. Sheppard
would be found in the same company. They
would exhaust all the resources of their
profession before they would permit Mr..
Bryan to put stripes figuratively speak
ing. on the corporations they represent.
They do not fear Mr.. Bryan's threat. They
are supporting him for President on the
issue Of Imperialism. and when he talks like
an emperor about their clients they simply
smile They will see to it that on that
question he does not become the state.
But Mr.. Bryan IS on the stump, bringing
4 whirlwind canvass to a whirlwind close,
and his language and his sentiments. framed
20 tickle the ear of excited crowds, are
maybe pardOnabIy high and exaggerated
He is simply talking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24
A Record-Breakirx Defn,c.t,on.

There must be something radically wrong
with banking system which permits one
man. apparently unaided, to steal 100000
before detection stays him. The footing of
the First National of New York by a trust
ed teller presents some hard facts which
ought to be thoroughly digested in the hope
of ascertaining whether there is not a bet
ter method than the present for the pro-
lection of depositors and stockholders
Fortunately the institution in this case is
amply able to stand the losses. and more,
having already made up the defalcation out
of reserve the existence of which had
never been made public. But the bank
might as easily nave been utterly wrecked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24

by the thefts, fs1ving depositors and stock
holders alike stranded a. q result OF the
crime Of an egnpfoye and the negligence Of
the directors and examiners.
These defalcat lions occur 20 often that the
mystery Is why the checks should not long
ago have been frightened and duplicated to
prevent them. The bank faces q constant
danger. The temptations put in the way Of
Its employees are great The average clerk,
teller or cashier can withstand them. But
once in a while a strain of moral weakness
develops. the opportunity to pilfer presents
itself and the bank suffers from its conf
dence in the man. The percentage Of loss
is small, but the interests entrusted to the
bank are such that no pains should ever be
spared to reduce 1t to- the vanishing point.
In the case Of Alvord. according to reports,
nothing seems to have prevented his whole
sale populations. He was able, apparently,
to cover his tracks from day to day, and to
avoid discovery at the periodical examina-
lions by the federal officials. 1t seems to
have remained for fellow clerk to give
the officials the information which led to
the disclosure of the enormous losses.
The public should be more securely pro-
tected. The national bank examination sys-
tenn should be such as at least to hold the
defalcations to the period between visits.
Meanwhile the directorate of the bank
ought to be able to check each employe,
even those most worthy Of trust. 1t is due
even to the man in whom great confidence
is reposed that he be frequently inspected
to reduce to a minimum the temptations
spread before him. 1t has been urged that
no system can be devised to prevent clerks
and tellers from making false entries, es-
pecially if there be collision between two
or more employees. This assertion does not
appeal to the business sense of the people.
The details Of the process whereby Alvord
managed to elude detection until he had
stolen a large fortune should prove very
instructive and lead to wholesale changes
in the inspection system. both local and ma
tional. which will offer a greater degree Of
security to the business interests and In
dividuals whose resources are entrusted to
these financial houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24

you don't send me any more violets or
American beauties or boxes of candy" she
murmured.
NO answered Mr.. Blykins. But that
is no sign 1 am not as attentive as ever.
If you would rather have violets and roses
and boxes Of candy than the cabbages and
potatoes and sirloin steaks that I send
around say the word Your slightest wish
shall be gratifed even if have to eat at a
dairy lunch room"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24
The THunG ii Yamen.
From the New York Herald.

+ New
Secretary Hay has taken a very wise stet
in demanding the abolition of the tsung i
yamen and the appointment of a single
head for the conduct of foreign affairs ir
Pekin. This renders it possible to concen.
trate responsibility for any act which the
powers may consider unfriendly.
The tsung Ii yamen, composed of several
members, is as slippery a New York com.
mission. Each member lays the blame or
his fellow members, and any attempt to get
at the facts is futile.
By inStructing Minister Conger to de-
mand a single-headed commission, who can
be held to accountability from which
he cannot escape. Secretary Hay will avoid
the complications in the future which in
the past have given US a good deal of EN-.
barrasSment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24

Mr. Bryan's enthusiastic followers who
assembled at the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road station did not take kindly to the sug-
gestion that his Washington speech be post
poned until the 4th of March, when 1t might
be delivered from the Capitol steps. They
had read the proverb about the superior
value of the bird in hand, and earnestly in
sisted upon hearing him at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-24

The London students who mobbed Faith
Healer Dowie were fined s25 each. In view
of this extraordinary leaders peculiar
method of transacting business 1t is rea-
soEable to ask if he did not demand that
the fines be paid to him. He has never
heretofore allowed an opportunity to escape
to transfer the wealth of others to his own