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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15
STATE HOUSE.
Seemingly Hopeless Condition
of Town of SomervilIe.
Pardon Hearings Scheduled For Gov
erncr and Council.
A Suggestion That Rcgimental Reunions Be
Held Old Home Week

Returns to the office of the State
assessors show that the bankrupt town
Of Somerville is growing poorer and
poorer The debt of the town, last
year, was given at $50, 900. This year
the returns show that the debt has in
creased from $4,000 to $31 geo And t.
make a bad matter still worse the local
assessors report that their total valu-
alton has fallen off over $4,000. TIL -.
greater part of the loss in property. as
recorded by the local boards of assess
ors is i'll the real estate. while on the
other hand a gain is made in the valu
of the personal property. The towns
people have several times appealed to
the State board of assessors for Il
solution of their bankrupt condition
but the assessors can offer no sugges-
ton. Apparently there is but one solu-
ton of the question. That is to repu-
date the debt. This of course the
State assessors will not advise tn Z,
town to do. That the conditions are
growing worse and worse is shown by
the returns made to the State ass S.
ors.
1t is noticeable. at this department.
that there is tendency, every year.
for the local boards of assessors in all
parts OF the State, to conform their
valuation to that of the State assess
OF I he returns Of the LEGAL b ard
Of assessors when handed in to this
department show Il marked difference
between the value as placed by the
local assessors and that given by tn
State officials. Formerly. no two local
boards rpportpl the Same Nalup on
similar articles one of the duties of
the State board is to tqudlize the
valuation either by adding ~ or taking
from the values placed by the local
boards. When the difference hctWe n
the two values is seen the local boards
h, gin 10 inquire into the cause f the
difference, and as the result are begin
ming to make their valuations nor,
just by using the same basis and
methods which are used by the higher
board.
Inmany cas-, the valuation placed by
the local boards is so low that the
cities are dangerously near the debt
limit. one case Of this kind / Gently
came to notice when Il certain city WAS
stopped from doing a piece Of publ
work by the debt limit AZ a solution
for the difficulty. a judge on the
Supreme bench advised tn. town t.
have its valuation raised to that Of the
State assessors, as in this way the
work could b. done out IF the proc eds
Of the sale of bonds. which if added
To the regular Indebtedness would not
carry the debt beyond the five per n.
limit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15
500 REWARD. S1OO.

The readers % this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in Ill its stages and that Is
Catarrh- Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
tiunal disease requires Il constitutional
treatment. Halls Catlrrh cure is taken
internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sistirg nature in doing its work. The
uroprictors have 50 much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer one nun
dred dollars for any case that it fails Ia
cure Send for list of testimonials.
F. j. CHENEY & co. Toledo. o.
| Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15
What Shall We Have for Dessert

This question arises in the fanny ev-
cry day. Let US answer it today Trv
Jell-O. a delicious and healthful dessert
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! M
baking. simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Oranpe
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack,
age at your grocers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15

line Of circus day celebrators was
before Judge Andrews in the police
court, yesterday, made up as follows:
Patrick sullivan, Joseph Smith. George
Collins. Albert Butler, Henry Halves.
William II. Smith and Fred Britt.
With the exception Of the latter all
We're fined 81 and costs. Britt was SEN
fenced to Jail for four months. but the
mittimUs was suspended during good
behavior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15

The Governor and Council viii meet
at o'clock, This afternoon. The meet
ing will probably be long drawn out
as there was mo meeting last month.
The principal thing to come up will
be the pardon hearings. one is on tn
% tition for the pardon of Loren Jud-
kins who was sent to prison for an
alleged attempt to murder Z dor
TallOuse Of Watcrville, by throwing
him from the bridge over the kcnne-
b,c. The petitioners claim that neW
~ dcnce is discovered which Will prove
an allbi. The same plea was worked at
the hearing but was oVerruled by tn 3
jury The petitioners now claim that
additional evidence has been dis
covered to establish their claim.
The second hearing will b. on the
petition for the pardon of Austin w.
Dalton who was given sentence in
the CumbcrlInd county Jail for
larceny Dalton is a painter by trade.
and tho petitioners claim that he has
already served d sufficient time to
punish him for his misconduct. At the
time the petition was presented he
claimed that his family were suffering
through his not being able to provide
for them.
These two hearings are Liable to
cau=" q long session. but in addition
to that there * 81 long list Of bills /" b.
approvcd. These are the accumulate n
Of two months. The nomination list,
while long. contains nothing Of i'm
portancc to any one except tn" parties
immcdi ,tcly intrre stcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15
Report Of City Auditor.

Augusta Me. June IA, 1900.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Coun-
ell of Augusta:
l have the honor to submit herewith a
statement of the expense account of the
city for the three months ending May 81.
1900, together with statement Of other
several accounts Tor the same three
months
TO the expended" column of the ex-
pense account should be added the
amounts corresponding on roll OF ac-
counts No. .. a summary of which is
herewith submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER L. PARKMAN,
City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15

Mai. charles f. House. clerk for
Hon. s. ". Matthews. secretary Of the
OLA Home Week Association, has r.
cciy,d from COL. +. T.. BoothbN. Of IN :
Maine old Home Week Association. a
valuable suggestion that the regi-
mental reunions be held during the
OLA Home Week. Their are some; hing
like 20 +, gimcntal ana company asSo-
cations in the state and now that the
membership is growing less anu less,
everything is being done to bring tn"
sur,.iyil,g members together again.
Many Of the members are now ilVlhG
IN th,. West where they have attained
prominence in their professional ana
bu-inees lives. ON ace lunt ot the dlS-
tanct. they are from Maine. som" hard
|lv think il worth while to come her
ar inst that day But it is believed
That IL the reunions are hc'd during lh'
olI Home Week the members VIII 20
clad to return. since double pufpD Sc
can he accomplished at one time
So far no objection can be seen to the
idea rather everything is in favor o.
III hciup carried out. 1t is well known
that NJ soldiers We're more valiant
during the Civil War than those Of IN
Maine regiments and none Of her sons
and daughters will be received by
Maine with more pride than thos" who
fought for the Preservation q w
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15

The program is now completed for
tho kincn excursion of the Maine
Snortsmau's Association. Tn" d. ais
III. almost faultless and if he mem
bnrs do not have the best time in the
history Of the association, it will be
through no fault of Col. T. c. Earring
tnn the secretary. who has worked in
>, f,tirab,v for its success. The prize
are as follows:
p,+a.,u race. 1st prize $500; 2n'i
rriza $500. Single canoe race. Is!
pr;ze "a 90: End prize. $500. Doub' c
ranno race list prize, $500; md pliz-
ssoo. Portage race. 1st prize, $9.oo: 2hd
rrize. s.. 90. Potato race, it prize. s. co.
md prize. s1.oo. Walking creased pole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15

Half the ills that man Is heir to come
from indigestion. Burdocll Blood Bitters
Strengthens and tones the stomach,
makes Indigestion impossible.
mon, wed, fri&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15

TWO burglars We're operating in Cor
ham, Tuesday night. They entered the
store Of s +. Guthrie by picking a
lock. and stole two pairs of shoes.
They also attempted to enter several
dwellings in the village. hut in every
case We're driven away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15

These &C mpanies hav, filed articles of
| Incorporation at the Office of the ,cre-
tlry of State:
American Hook & E,ytl-t Co, or
gained at Saco for the purpose Of
| manufacturing and dealing in sh,e
machinery with $500, 900 capital stock of
which $500 is paid in. The ollie rs ar I:
President. Francis II. Appl ton of Ros =
ton; treasurer, Tn odore Eaton If
Waketi II, Crtiticata approved. Jun .
Wood Gleason Motor Carriage ca,
organized At Kittcry for the purp : T.,
Of manufacturing ana dealing in
motor carriages With S5o0.000 capital
stock Of which nothing is paid in. Tn
officers are: President. James +. Nc
Coy Of Somervillp, Mass: treasurer.
Frank r. Rpw"ll of Kittery. Cer;ii-
cate approved June 9.
L. ). Chemical & Power Co, organ
liz d at Kittcry for the purpose If
manufacturing and dealing in fire ex-
tinguishers. with $500. 900 capital stock
If which nothing is paid in. The
officers are: President. Charles $.
Cltrke Of Boston; trea surer, Frank l..
Il awAll If Kittrry. Ccrtific tte ap-
proved June 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15
MUNYON'S

l will guarantee
that my Kidney Cure
will cure 90 per cent.
Of all forms Of kidney
complaint and In
many instances the
most serious forms Of
Bright's disease. If
the disease Is com.
plioated send q four
ounce vial of urine.
We viii arnlyze 1t
and advise you free
what to do.
MUNYON.
q vial. Guide to Health
lth Avcb 90 Dh,,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-15
Ell!ll37lQa3

1st prize, $500; 2nd priza. $500. Larg
ct fish caught by any member Of the
association whose 1900 dues are paid
steel trolling rod, value $500 Largest
squa, e-tail trout caught, reel, value
$500. Largest fish caught by arv
lady, steel trolling rod, $500. Largest
square-t1il trout caught by any lady.
reel, value $500. The total value Of the
prizes offered is $71O0.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

The DeSmet News throws light on
the situation as follows: The Popocrats
ctnnot see why Republicans should be
down on Frank Pettigrew. But that
they should hate Bartlett Trip and the
Smoked Yank" is the most reasonable
thing in the world: They went back on
the Popocratic party-only as private
citizens to be sure-but that is the "un.
pardonable SIM" The Hon. Frank went
back on himself, his record, and turned
traitor to the party which had repeated.
ly showered upon him the highest
honors in it's power to bestow. Thus q
Republican traitor becomes a Popocratic
god-and of such is the kingdom oi
Popocracy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
Limitation of Trusts.

The National Paper Company, which
was formed eight years ago 10y the con
solidation of a number of independent
plants, is going to~dissoiye. The men
who were identified with those plants
are going to resume control of and run
them. The reason assigned for disso-
luton is that while the consolidated
company has done q large business, the
profits have not been what the
stockholders expected they would be,
because the beliefthat the company was
making lsrgeprofits has 80 stimulated
competition that the number of wall pa
per plants has doubled during the last
eight years.
This competition which is called into
life whenever capitalists are satisfi-
ed that money is being made in part
cular business is thus far the only effect.
i've curb on greed of industrial combina-
tions which would like to have practi
cal monopoly on the special industry
they carry on. The managers of those
concerns have learned that IL prices are
screwed up too far competition will come
into existence with great quickness and
will be of serious nature because the
new competitors will not be hampered
as rule, by an excessive capitalization
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
Circuit Court.

Circuit court opened Monday morn.
ing at 8 o'clock with Judge McGeo pre-
siding. The case of John Ii. Bostwick
against NJ. A. Upton in which the jury
brought in a verdict for the plaintiff
after the adjournment Of court last
month, was resumed, and occupied the
attention of the court the remainder oil
the day and part of Tuesday. The couf'
took tho case under advisement.
The case Of Sheriff Ainslie against the
Board OF County Commissioners fol-
jailor fees, was tried Tuesday afternoon
and taken under advisement by the
court.
Wednesday was occupisd in hearing
the case of Charles H. Baty against
Henry Pilger, wherein the plaintiff
claims an interest in a certain mining
property known as the Newark mine,
which stands in the name of Pilger, and
now under bond to Deadwood parties
The court reserved his decision.
The case Of Fl. H. Francis ct. al. VS.
A. II. Smith, controversy between lode
and placer claimants to land in the
vicinity of the May mine. was tried
Thursday and taken under advisement
by the court.
Case of Custer County bank et al. We
II. N. Ross ct. AL, for closure of miners
lien, was taken up yesterday morning
and is being tried as we 60 to press.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
The Road to Denver.

| w. s. Heckert, who has been con.
tractor along the Burlington for sew
eral years, and is nov connected with
ID. H. McShane, on the contract near
BRIDGEPORT, Nebraska, was in Deadwood
yesterday for the first time in several
weeks. He says the track is now laid
to within sixteen miles Of Sidney, and
by the FIRST Of September trains will be
running Between Deadwood and Denyer
on the Burlington. The company has
been building the road from both ends
and 1t will ba completed in less than two
months. Passengers leaving Deadwood
then a. 2:30 in the afternoon will arrive
in Denver at 7 o'clock the next morn
ing.
The Burlington has been doing some
extensive building in Nebraska and
Wyoming this year. A line has been
built from Alliance south few degrees
west, "a miles to Northport, on the Platte
river. At Northport the road forks, one
branch continues south west to Brush,
Colorado, where it connects with the
main line to Denver, and the other
branch running up the Platte river, in q
esternly direction to Guernsey,
Wyoming. Guernsey Is l29 miles from
Alliance. The branch to this point is
complete, and trains have been running
in for two weeks or more.
The branch to Brush crosses both
lines the Union Pacific. one at Sidney
and the other at Sterling The distance
from Dead wood to Denver will be short
ened more than half by the construction
Of the new road and the two mining
centers will be virtually thrown together.
Passengers will be able to cover the
distance in about tho same time it now
takes to run from Deadwood to Grand
Island on the Burlington. or from Dead.
wood to Long Pine on the Elkhorn. They
will be able to take dinner in Dcadwood,
supper in Edgemont and breakfast in the
Colorado capital. This will place the Den
yer newspapers in the Black Hills earlier
than any outside papers. and DenyeI
will undoubtedly become the great
wholesaling point for his section.
This will also shorten the time be-
tween the Black Hills and Pacific coast
points "a hours oyer any other ronte, by
the Union Pacific through train to San
Francisco at Sidney. 1t will then make
the same time to run from Deadwood to
San Francisco that it does from Omaha.
Pioneer Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

The Brooklyn Eagle, one ofths fore.
most Democratic papers of the country
announces the following platform. in
view of results at Kansas City: Hon,
esty absolute, or the gold standard. the
paramountcy of national sovereignty
and of national law represent the prin'
ciples which the American people will
support. The parties or candidates that
by their success will register that sup
port are but matter of detail. Ethel
party may be equally sincere and pa
triotic and either set of candidates may
be competent and admirable. But those
who get on the wrong side of the propo
sitions stated will benefit by sn educa
tional defeat.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
for over r,fty Years m

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions oi
mothers for their children whIle teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to
the taste. Sold by Druggists In every
part of the World. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Its valueis ipcalcplable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

General Mark w. Sheafe thus un-
bosoms himself to Watertown Public
Opinion reporter: Think of the old
Democratic party being dictated to by a
man who has been it's arch enemy for
twenty seven years! l can hardly be-
lieve my own senses. Did you say who
will / vote for? Well. you have me
there. don't want to vote for McKin-
ley. and under the circumstances l can
not vote against him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

John l.. Pennington, ex-governor oi
of the Territory of Dakota, died at his
home. Oxford. Alabama, on the 9th inst
He was appointed governor OF the terri
tory by Grant in 1873. and served for
nearly five years in that position. Pen
nington county was named after the ex.
governor. After he was retired from
the governors Office he remained in
Yankton for some years before moyine
to Alabama, where he then made his
home.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
1t Saved His Lek.

P. A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ca, suf
fered for six months with a frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles,
it's the best saIAe In The world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25 cts. Sold by A.
j. Jones & Co., druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

The Buffalo Gap Republican OF the
7th inst. presents the name Of John s
Fuson of Buffalo Gap for the Office oI
register Of deeds. and says that he IL
well qualified to fill that position. The
CHRONICLE is informed that the name OF
VIM. Nevin, Jr., Of Four Mile, will also
be presented to the convention for the
consideration Of the republicans Of Gus
ter county for that important office.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
The Appetite of q Goat

Is envied by all whose Stomach and
Liver are out of order. But such should
know that DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
give splendid appetite, sound .diges-
ton and regular bodily habit that in
sures perfect health and great energy.
Only 25 cts. at Al. Jones & Cos. drug
store
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

Great ccnsternation was felt by the
friends of M. A. Hogarty of Lexington,
KY, when they saw he was turning ye!.
low. His skin slowly changed color.
also his eyes, and, he suffered terribly.
His malady was Yellow Jaundics. He
was treated by the best doctors. but
without benefit. Then hS was advised
to try Electric Bitters, the wonderful
stomach and liver remedy; and he
writes: after taking two bottles / was
wholly cured" A trial proves its match :
less merit for all stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles. Only 30 cts. Sold by A..
]. Jones & Co., druggists.
Big Vein coal is the best grade Of
stnttbinS cd.j ,r;nad
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
Use Big Vein smithing coal.
An Epidemic of p,arrhosa.

Mr.. A. Sanders. Writing from Cocoa.
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhosa there
He had severe attack and was cured by
four doses Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Dfafrhoea Remedy. He says he
also recommended it to others and they
say it is the best medicine they ever
used. For sale by A. ]. Jones & Co.
druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

The law holds both maker and cir
culator of a counterfsits equally guilty.
The dealer who sells you a dangerous
counterfeit of DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve risks your life to make little
larger profit. You cannot trust bin.
DeWitt's is the only genuine and origin
al Witch Hazel Salve, a we'll known
cure for piles and all skin diseases. See
that your dealer gives you DeWitt'a
SalVe. A. j. Jones Il Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
Republican State Ticket.

For Presldent-Willam Mckinley,
For Vice President.Theodore Roosevelt.
Grant, A. G. Brown OF Lincoln, Charles Thomp
son OF Hand. Arthur Marble of Butte.
For Congress Charles H. Burke, OF Pierre.
For Governor Charles N. Herreid, Of Eureka
For Lieutenant Govsrnor-George w. SNOW
OF Springfield.
For Secretary OF State---0. c. Berg, of Sphinx.
For Treasurer--yohn Schamber, Hutchinson
For Audiier-J. ID. Reeves, OF Brown.
+. Collins, OF Clay.
For Commissioner Of Schools and Public Land,
David Eastman.
For Attorney General--John L. Pyle, Beadle.
For Railroad ommissoner-Frank Lecocq,
Of Douglas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
August Flowers.

ut is 3 surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, shat in my travels in all parts
Of the world, for the last ten years I
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any remedy
for dyspepsia. deranged liver and stom.
ach, and for constipation. find for
tourists and salssmen. or for person
filling Office positions, where headaches
and bad feelings from irregular habits
exists. that Green's August Flower is q
grand remedy. 1t does not injure the
system by frequent use, and is excel .
lent for sour stoniachs and Indigestion"
Sample bottles free at A. J. Jones & Co.'S.
Sold by dealers in all civilifed coun-
tries.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14

Reports from various sections of the
state east of the Missouri indicate that
the crop this year is going to be far
superior to what has generally been
anticipated up to this time. All sections
OF the state have been visited by rains
the past few days, and il is believed that
the yield throughout the state win aver.
aoe cood
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-07-14
Empioyment for the summer

Employrnent Tor the summer
isnow the question for many men; 1t is
time to decide; you can make money
selling our complete assortment Of fruit
and ornamental stock for fall delivery;
Write for terms: Address The jewell
Nursery Co., Lake City, MINI. (EstaBs
lished 1853. One thousand acres.