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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
UNCLE SANS PROTECTION
Will Be Afforded those Living Along Rural Free
Delivery Routes.

There have been cases where the
mail boxes along the rural free deliv-
cry routes of the State have been tam
pered with. and now Uncle Sam pro-
poses to put a stop to any more work
of that nature and afford the patrons
every protection, insisting. however.
that the boxes be secure and able to
withstand the effects of the weather
and reasonably proof against any mis-
chievous or malicious interference.
The government considers these
boxes as established by the authority
of the postmaster general, and there
fore any person tampering with the
mail or box is liable to punishment I'M
der the postal laws. The following or
der, which has been circulated among
the postmasters of the State will make
the patrons of the rural free delivery
routes feel a greater sense of security
as it will cause those who are inclined
to interfere to think twice before at
tempting to violate Uncle Sans postal
laws. .-'.-
The department recommends boxes
Of metallic make and of uniform style
although people are not required to
COM OIln WITH the recommendation
The order follows:
The following information is given
for your guidance in regard to deliv-
cry boxes on rural free delivery routes:
l. Congress has not authorized the
department to require the adoption OF
any particular description of box for
use on free delivery routes.
H. For the proper protection of the
mails. the department insists that the
boxes put up shall be secure and APP
propriate and of a character to give
protection from the weather and to be
reasonably proof against mischievous
and malicious interference. Metallic
boxes are deemed best for this pur-
pose, and it is desired. though not inn
peratively required, that they should
be of uniform make.
III. Such boxes. when put up with
the APPROVAL of the postmaster general,
through his authorized agents, are re-
garded as falling under the protection
of Section 54G6, United States Revised
Statutes (Section 1924 of the postal
laws ard regulations), which provides
that:
ANY person who shall wilfully or
maliciously injure, deface or destroy
any mail matter deposited in any box,
pillar box or other receptacle estab-
lished by authority of the postmaster
general shall be liable to a fine of not
more than $500 and Imprisonment for
not more than three years.
". PoStmasters are instructed to
call the attention of the United States
attorney for the district of any viola
ton of this provision of law, and to
cid in the discovery and prosecution of
the offender.
Very respectfully,
w. NJ. Johnson.
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
Saturdays Police Court Record.

; Three men were brought into the
police court Saturday, morning. all for
drunkenness. Luke Doustie of this
city, who is mill hand with a family,
was allowed to go on probation if he
would go to Father Hamel and, take
the pledge.
James Clark. a tall red faced fellow
with two weeks growth of sandy beard.
who claims to hail from Eastport and
to be looking for work but who looks
more as though he might be a tramp
looking for the ease and good food of
the Jail, was given 80 days.
Harry Libby of Hallowell claimed
that he was not drunk, but Judge An
drews did not seem to take this view
of the case and gave him 80 days in
Jail. Libby is an old offender and only
two weeks ago finished his last term
Of 80 days in the Jail for the same Of
Tense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
STATE HOUSE.
Report Of State Prison Officials
of Great Interest.
Warden Smith Would Like More
Money for The Work Shops.
News Gathered About the Capitol. More
Corporations.

In MS annual report Captain Hill
man Smith, warden of the Maine
State prison at Thomaston, gives his
reason why the institution is not self
supporting as the fact that so many
of the prisoners are sent for short
terms. He says that the majority of
his bOarders do not stay in the work
shops long enough to become efficient
workmen and do not earn their salt,
SO to speak. He points out the fact
that two-years man is not worth
much in carriage shop and the same
is true of the harness department and
so they are sent to the broom manu-
factory. He also calls attention to
the need of sufficient funds in order
that he may take advantage of dis
counts as any successful business
man must do in these days Of close
competition. He says that with suffi-
Gent money at his command to pay
cash for all purchases he could save
several hundred dollars each year.
Warden Smith estimates that more
than 80 out of 90 sentenced to the
prison, during the year 1899, are of no
benefit to the State.
The carriage department shows O
gain of sl426.52; the harness depart
ment of $2331.43: the broom depart
ment. s2004.5l; the furniture depart
ment, s169.2S.
The prison inspectors report that
not so many goods have been manu-
featured in the different departments
owing to the fact that the average
number of convicts has been 81 less.
While the gains have been fair, far
better results could have been OBJ
tanned had the warden enough money
to conduct the different branches on
business principle. The Legislature
Will be asked to appropriate enough
money to meet all outstanding obliEa-
tons and to meet the running expenses
for the next two years.
The inspectors strongly recommend
matron for the prison to serve
in the female department. stating that
$500 should be added to the appropria-
ton and set aside for this purpose,
the appointment of the matron to be
left with the warden.
Following is the financial showing of
the State prison:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
A CARD.

we, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund TIE money so cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to pfovas sat
isfactory or money refunded. s. Il :.
Bowditch & Webster. Kinsman Pharmacy
FIX. Courtemanche. G. K Partr1dGA~
Arthur Tetrault. Temple PhRrmeVY. ;
John Coughlin, A54Ha
A. B. Hutchinson, HaIvNe
Robinson e. Co. ChAS. Ward u Co. n
C. Fl. Beane, 0oY1fn(e
nov10, de- wky6mos -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
Mrs. Robert P; ckard.

Mary. wife of Robert Packard died
at her home at 81 Patterson street, at
8 p. NJ. Saturday. after an illness of
about six week. A husband and two
children, two brothers, Edward Abb
bolt of Augusta and VIM. Abbott of
South Portland, and a sister. Mrs.
Nathaniel White of Augusta. survive
her. The funeral will be at the home
at 10 A. NJ. Tuesday. Rev. W. r.
Livings ton will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
HaIe's
Honey OF
Horehound
and ar.

It will stop your cold and its discom-
forts; prevent the coming Of the more
serious troubles that follow colds. At
all druggists. Take only Hale's. 25c,
soc, and $500 per bottle; largest
size cheapest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
The Voting Still Continues at the
PEOPLES Store

and the beautiful large dressed doll is
the centre of attraction. Remember, ev-
cry child receiving 100 votes or more will
receive pretty doll free. The 1000 mark
has been passed by one of the confess
tants. Who will be the next to reach it?
Everybody having coupons are requested
to vote for their favorite Only three
days more of voting. The standing is as
fnlln
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

It's the little colds that grow into big
colds; the big colds that end in consump-
ton and dea til. Watch the little colds.
Or. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
m. w. f&wky.tf g." 49, --r'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
Toys, Books and
Games

For the little folks. Owing 10 .n,
extensive line of Holiday Goods Una
are displayed, we are obliged TO nav
the Toys. Games and Books upsti'tS'
dec21 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Rev. c. a. Plummer, the chaplain,
in his report says:
During the year IS persons have
been committed to the Maine State
prison, and one to the insane depart
ment. Four of them did not know
their alphabet and four could read a
very little but could not write al all.
Twenty-Five had attended the public
schools of this or other countries. for
a few weeks or a longer period. Eight
had completed the grammar school
course of study. Seven had completed
the High school course. The remain
ing II had been favored with academi-
cal and collegiate training. The COM
parsion of these figures with those
given in my report of 1899 will show
that those coming to the prison this
year have been favored with school
advantages superior to those commit
ted last year"
The prisQp3 physician, Addison r.
Smithf 4eeports an excellent bill
of health T6ere were three deaths
for theS year, two from consumption
and ondsfrom heart disease He says
that the regular hours and diet and
good sanitary conditions tend to
lengthen the lives of the convicts.
|
Four more portraits were hung in the
, rotunda. Saturday, They were those
of ex-Gov. John Hubbard, 1850 and
| 1852: eX-Gov Israel Washburn, 1861
and 1862: eX-Gov. Joseph r. Bodwe!l,
| 1887: and Judge Charles w. Walton,
| formerly associate justice of our SUI
preme judicial court.
In almost every department there are
| indications that the Legislature is
| about to assemble. The labor commits
sioner has moved into his winter quar-
tiers. the room formerly part of the
old library. and used by the commits
| sioner during the sessions, as he is
| obliged to give up his regular room to
| the legislative committee on legal af-
fairs. The room has been newly pa
pered and painted, and furnished with
a new carpet. The State assessors
office has also been touched up by the
painters. .l
The most noticeable change on the
y fourth floor is in the Speakers room
/ which has been re-painted and re-pa
pered throughout and a new carpet adj
ded. A new desk, furniture, large
| mirror ana pedutilui was tioNh e'"'
to it's attractiveness. New draperleE
have been placed at the windows anG
the pictures on the walls have beer
festooned with silk flags. making 9
very cosy appearance. Mr.. ManlcS
will hardly recognize this room as thai
formerly occupied by the Speaker Of
the House.
The iron stairs leading to the fourtt
Continued on page -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
To-day You Cough and
Sneeze,

and wish you had never been born
Then to-day is the day to take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31

Previous to taking stock we shall for
one week make prices to close this line
If you want anything during the next
year buy now and make large interest on
your investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-31
Real Japanese
China

DAINTY Gums and Saucers Salad
Dishes, Cake Plates, Cracker Jars 'io
prettest collection we nave
shown
1000
The Marshall republican., 1900-08-03

for . sev nedian te vslt ias& - Be gseAn st b this I'm
is spring t.ds Address IN enrsspesdesos - Hysn =
Bell. 70 Be. 1Evasded 10 Joha Ksuey fs aec1oa Cuatee
e3eses last day ef fail.
3s Special By John ". Winning, Denoeratie sonihee for tese
urts Of Saline eounty. $500 in cash for the biggest vsnaA
By weight. attending the fAn. Go to Narshal 4 Ross re
eesy seasa. any day during the fair and be weighed.
3o6 To The tansst nas attending the street fair. the Weekly Den-
eesaA-Nevs, Live Sscek Indieatoe and Poultzy Farnar foe eae
ysas. Can II DensaatNess beesh. registe. - be nsas
ured.
a1 Tethe hllest weoaa attesAing the street fais. Tie Weekly
DenscssAMevs Al LaAis' aoae Journal for eae year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16
DEMANDED BY THE TRUSTS.

Senator Foraker. cfIOhio, who has
become the chief champion of the Por-
to Rican tax law. said in his speech
last week that he was in favor of giving
Porto Rico free trade AS SOON AS 1T
WAS SAFE TO DO So. The question
was not asked him by any senator
wherein there vas any danger in Civ.
ing this island free trade with us now?
But it is a very pertinent question.
What could there be unsafe about it ?
What interest could be affected ? None
but the Sugar Trust and the Tobacco
Trust. These are giants now, how
could they be hurt? The truth is that
Senator Foraker was not sincere in his
statement that he was willing or anx-
ious to give Porto Rico free trade, at
least we for one must decliRe to be-
lieve him. One need not say a state
ment is untrue, but one can believe or
not believe a statement when made,
and We are frank to say We do not be-
lleve this statement. His true reason
is that behind all this is the election
the fear of losing i contribution
to the campaign fund. The protected
trusts, as we recently read in the cor
respondence to the Baltimore Sun
from Washington, have served notice
on Mr.. Mckinley that they cared not
q fig who starved in Porto Rico, they
would give him to understand, then
and there, that all assistance would be
withdrawn by them, if this tax bill did
lot pass. 1t is this which has changed |
he executive front, and made the par
~ in the lower house fight as if the
Aviation of the country depended on
his tariff. This is the real history
md shows that humanity nor any
'ther thing ever stands in the way of
he beastly and Unsuitable greed, of
hese Republican bastards, the trusts.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16
THE GOVERNOR AND THE SENATE

There are about twenty-five Sena-
tors who came away from Richmond
as badly Disguised with governor
as one set of men ever were with one
individual. The incident arose out
of the bill which created the 1876 new
Tax Inquisitors. The Senate passed
the bill some how. 1t passed several
bills some how. There seems to have
been nobody there who took the trou-
Bile to examine with care many Of the
bills which got through, some how,
but some how they got through. Well
this tax was passed and the Senate
awakened a little too late to the enor
nifty of the measure and the only rem
edy was to make an appeal to the gov
erner to veto it. This it did in a
respectful manner, SO they say, and
twenty five or possibly more of them
signed the petition, and it was duly
laid into the Executive hand. But
Notwithstanding this petition the gov
ernor signed the bill, and he signed it
| in a spirit of defiance which about as
good as said, to the devil with your Pc
tition. Ofhis signing it not one of them
could. or as we understand it, does
really complain, for on this question
there might be, and very naturally
was, a wide difference of opinion, and
the thing for the governor to do might
naturally have been to sign it. But il
is SAID and generally believed that no
body OF meD We're treated so rudely as
be treated them. Had they been
hnboes or scavengers, or certainly had
they been a delegation of ordinary ne
groes they would have received far
more consideration. 1t was not his
doing the thing, but the name of his
doing it that Disguised them. His
contemptuous treatment was SO mark
ed that even Mr.. Carter Glass, who
put the governor in nomination before
the last Democratic convention, said
publicly on the floor of the Senate, in
substance, that the cordial relations
existing between himself and Cover
nor Tyler were at an end. Other
Senators made similar expressions,
and the result is that he has scarcely
a friend left in the body. This feeling
OF disgust was so great that it reached
the executive ear and the governor had
himself interviewed. He explained
why be had signed the bill, but he did
not explain, in fact did not touch the
question Of politeness involved, nor
the consideration which is due from
an executive to the people or the peo-
ple1s representatives. Governor Tyler
can easily fortify himself on the ques-
ton OF signing the bill, but he can
never, it is believed, reinstate himself
IN the estimation of those senators rs
a courteous gentleman or official. That
day and opportunity have passed to
return no more.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16
Clifton Forge Items.

There are two cases of smallpox re
ported at Griffith, seven miles east OF
here, and ten cases are reported at
Millboro'.
Mrs. DR.. J. F. Hughes is quite sick
with pneumonia.
Miss Mary Johnston, one Of the
seachers In the Clifton Forge Semin
airy, Is again able to be in her room. at.
ter several days of illness.
Mrs. J. I. Leach, who died of pneu.
monia, was buried Monday. She was
a sister of Captain Will Anderson. a
baggage-master on No. 6, who died the
same night in Richmond. Mrs. Leach
leaves a husband and eleven daugh
tiers.
q. DoWney's remains were inferred
Monday. He is one of the number
killed in the Fire creek mine disaster.
Dispatcher Sidney Fitch and wife
hav e returned after a visit to relatives
In Waynesboro'.
Roseola prevails in this section.
Rev. j. G. Dickson, pastor of the
Church of Christ, is conducting a pro
tracted meeting in his church.
The Episcopalians, who have been
without regular preaching, are now ar
to have a rector.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16
All Quiet in Kentucky.

The legislature of Kentucky ad.
journed sine die Tuesday. A confer
ence between Adjutant- Generals Col
lier and Castleman resulted in a perfect
understanding being reached. Gov
ernor Taylor will continue to act as
governor. Beckham will make no move
toward securing possession of the State
buildings until after the Court of Ap-
peals has decided the disputed gov
ernorship. The legislature appropri-
ated 500, 900 for the use of Governor
Beckham in re organizing the State
militia. There were stormy scenes
the week just past, Governor
Taylor again playing the role of anar
chist, but there was no blood shed.
Several arrests were made of parties
supposed to know sonnet hing of the
assassination.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16

VIRGINIA, to-:wit:-In the Clerks office
OF the circuit court of Augusta conn.
ty, the 18th day of February, 1900.
Thos. Allen and others, PLAINTIFFS.
VS..
Walter Allen and others, Defendants.
IN cHANCERY,
The object of this suit is to obtai, a nor.
tltlon OF a house and lot Situated in
reenVllle, Augusta county, OF which las
Anderson died seized and possessed and r.
1t be not susceptible of partition in lind
IL Is sought by this suit to sell the same
ana divide the proceeds among the parties
And 1t appearing by affidavit filed that
waiter Allen, Alexander Anderson. snsis
ELLIS, Abraham Ellis, Anna Dustin. VIM
bpstin, Foster Allen, Ellen Meade Lucy
Alien, Signora Allen, Patrick All.
ZEN. are non residents of this State
mat the residence of Jas Ander,
son, IS unknown, and that the names
numoer and residences of any other heirs.
dt-iaW, If any there be of Jas. Anderson.
aecu, are unknown, it is ordered that thew
seyerally appear here within fifteen
oays a1ter due publication OF this order
anu uo what is necessary to protect their
Teste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD. Clerk
NoeIis' p. q. feb 10 Ats
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16

The lines On the subject of q consti-
tutional convention for Virginia are
already sharply drawn. A circular
which is being distributed says: IF
G. constitutional convention is called.
it will endanger the position of every
city and country official in the State. :,
1t then goes on to urge the selection
of delegates to the State convention
who are opposed to the plan.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist,

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused bv
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the k~idney-poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the alburnen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
Or. kilmer's Swamp-Root the new dis
eoyery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
OF apparently hopeless cases, after all other
eliorts ave failed. At druggists in flfty-cent
by mail. also a book telling about Swami
Root and its wonderful cures, Address
1r. kilraer & Co., B~inghanton, N. Y. and
mention this paper,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-03-16
VIRGINIA News.

Mr.. Eugene G. Moore, aged "a years,
son of DR.. G. A. R. Moore, of Mount
Jackson, died Saturday night after a
short illness of pieurisy.
The Richmond Leather Manufacture
ing Company has retained Mr.. Will
liam 7. Royal to test the constitution
ality OF the commissioner of valuation
act.
An effort is to be made in Richmond
to enforce a more rigid observance of
the Sabbath. The crying of the Sun
day papers on the streets during church
hours is complained of.
The SUI now rises one minute earlier
each day and sets one minute later,
thus Increasing the length of the day
over TWO minutes every twenty four
hours.
Governor Tyler has issued a writ Or
dering an election in Rockingham coun-
ty the fourth Thursday in May for a
successor to B. G. Patterson, member
Of the House of Delegates, who died
last week.
Mr.. Edwin A. Moseley. of Powhatan
county, a man of advanced years, was
killed on the Southern Railway track
late Saturday night. Mr.. Moseley was
riding down the track on horse back,
returning to his home, when an engine
struck him, killing him and his horse
instantly.
The State Board of Pharmacy will
meet in regular session in the hall of
the House of Delegates in Richmond
on the evening of the Goth inst. The
president of the board is Jas. L. Avis,
of Harrisonburg. and the secretary is
E. R. Beckwith, of Petersburg.
William L. Cochran, "a years old,
Was found dead at bis boarding house
in New York, on Saturday, from in.
haling Illuminating gas. The police
and physicians believe that death was
entirely accidental. Young Cochran
was the son of Judge Cochran, of Char
lottesville. He graduated at the Uni
versity of Virginia last year.
At Hampton Monday night the jury
in the case of Frank Benjamin, the
ass ailant of Miss Emily Caine, found
the accused guilty and fixed his pun
ishment at death. The crime was
committed last Tuesday night week
when the negro tried to assault Miss
Caine, a nurse in Banker Schmelz's
home.
The application of stockholders in
the Old Dominion Building and Loan
Association for a receiver and an IN
junction to restrain the officers of the
company from merging the company
into a trust company was begun be-
fore Judge James G. Lamb in the
Chancery Court of Richmond Tues
day, and the case was continued till
April 20.
Fire broke out in the Walters Build
ing in Charlottesville last Sunday
evening about 6 o'clock, damaging the
Niche Printing Company about $15,-
900 to 5000 600; also damaging the gro
Gerry and liquor establis hment of J. W.
Wilkins & Co. and Gillispie & Co.,
stove dealers, 10 the amount of several
dollars. The loss of the
three firms is estimated at $50, GOO.
of fire unknown.