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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
INCIDENTS OF PAYsON FUCKERS LIFE.
Practical Method Of Teaching Lessons Which
Were Never Forgotten.

Two incidents of the railroad life of
Payson Tucker are being told in the city
that well illustrate what a worker he
was and his attention to the details Of
business.
Several years ago he was up on the
Mountain division of the road and there
looked over the grounds Of one of the
stations. Nothing more than the usual
conversation passed and he went back to
his car and returned to Portland Nearly
a year passed before he had occasion to
call at that station again and then he
stepped off the car chatted pleasantly \.
few moments with the station agent ana
then asked.
do you have all the help you want
here?''
Yes. sir. all that we need?'
quite sure you have cnough?'
Yes, sir, there Is not much to be done
at so small a station
well, | feared you were rushed to
death and could not find time TO remove
that pile Of old bricks | saw the last time
| was here"
With that the general manager Of the
road stopped over the pile of bricks ana
without removing his kid gloves con-
tinued to work until the last brick was
neatly piled up. The station agent never
forgot the lesson ana from that time on
the station was one Of the neatcst on the
line Of the road.
At another time a break had been com
mittcd at one OF the stations on the
back road and the next day after the no.
tice of the break had been wired to
Portland Mr.. Tucker CHANGED to pass that
way. After looking things over, Mr.
Tucker asked what had been lost ana the
agent quickly ran over the amount of
money ana tickets stolen.
THAT all?" asked Mir. Tucker, when
the agent had concluded.
"YyS. sir. nothing else
THAT so?" said Mr.. Tucker taking IN
the untidy appearance of the room and
station at glance. Il feared some one
had stolen your broom. Perhaps yoI
have not missed 1t; | Will send you one. !
Ana the next day the broom arrived ac-
cording to the promise of the roads gen !
crll manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
An Ancient Belief.

The ancients believed that rheuma-
tism was the work of a demon within
a man. Any one who has had an at
tack Of sciatc or infammatory rhcu-
matism will agree that the inniction is
lief. 1t has never been claimed that
Chamberlain's Pain Balm would cast
out demons. but it will cure rheuma-
tism. and hundreds bear testimony to
the truth of this statement One APP
plication relieves the pain. and this
quick relief which it affords is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale
by Jno. Coughlin, III Water St, Drug
gist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
HighwaYs and Sewers.

The public hearing before the COM
mittee on highways and sewers, Whlch
was to have been held this afternoon,
has been postponed to Thursday, May
Il. The committee will then meet at
Eines' hill at 80 in the afternoon ana
al 1.3O in the evening. The date was
changed on account Of the funeral 81
the late Payson Tucker. which il was
known the railroad officials wish to
attend The railroad is inclined to
look on the separation of the grade at
Rines' hill with favor and all that is
now lacking. the members of the com
mittec say, is that the citizens take an
active interest in the matter. puplc
meeting will probably be called soon
when the matter will be discussed in
thorough manner. city Engineer
Getchell was authorized by the com
mittce to make an estimate of the
probable cost of the work. At the
same meeting of the committee. Mon
day evening. authority was given to
ask for propos ais for the road signs
which the l.. a. w. is this year de-
handing shall be erected.
The committee on highways and
sewers have let the contract for re-
building the Gannett street sewer
from Greenleaf to Cony streets to II. k
Bean. The report Of City Engineer
Gctchell. who recommended that %
posts for signs be set on the West side
Of the river and II on the East side.
has been accepted. The committee also
voted in favor Of the purchase Of the
land at the corner Of Grove ana
Chapel street that the street at that
point might be widened. The land
which the city voted in favor of pur-
chasing is 80 feet front and 10 feet
laan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public to
know Of one concern in the land who are
not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprctors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thou
sands Of hopeless cases. Asthma, Rron-
chitis. IIoarsenesS ana all diseases Of the
Throat, Chest ana Lungs are surely cured
by ii. Call on Rowditch X Webster, Au-
gusta: &. II. Reane. Gardiner. $. 5.
Lightbody. Watcrviiie druggists. and get
a free trial bottle. Regular size soc. and
81. Every bottle guaranteed, or price re
funded. apr20 may2&i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
Blood Hunors
In the Spring
Are Cured by
Hoods
SarsaparilIa

II always take
Hoods Sarsaparilla in
the Spring and it is
the best blood purifier
i know Of" Miss
PEARLE GRIFFIN, Bald
win, Mich.
My blood was poor
and sores broke out
on my hands. Since
taking three bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla l
have had no sores OF
any kin d." Miss
MARION UNGER, 23H
Clark St., n. y. City.
~ had that tired
feeling all the time.
/ took Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and it made
me feel like a new
man. My wife was
all run down Hoods
has given her good
health" c. BowLEY,
Manville, Il. |.
"ScrOfula sores
broke out on my little
girls face. / got a bot
tie OF Hoods SarSapa-
rilla and before she
had taken all OF it the
sores were gone. We
think there is no blood
purifier like Hoods
Mrs. HARVEY DECKER
son. Ii Townly Ave,
Cortland, y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
AMUSE N ENTS.
"A Breezy lime. .

Fitz ana Wehstcr's "a Breezy Time"
which will bc seen at Meonian hall on
May ). IS described as a farce
comedy with an abundance Of fun and a
paucity Of serious interest In other
words. its purpose is to divert rather THAI
y ensross the attention. 1t bellies the
general opinion that a farce comedy can
not have coherent plot. In point of
fact il has a scheme 81 interest that
runs throughout the entire play ana that
Is only strong enough Il hang upon it 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
STATE HOUSE.
Commissioners to Investigate York
Harbor Railroad Accident.
So
Lieut.. Lapham Receives DishonorabIc Dis :
charge from Militia.

The State assessors at their meeting
yesterday, settled on the dates for go
ing into the wild land counties. 1t is
the purpose of the board to go into
each of the wild land counties. Then
they will meet the owners of timber
lands and determine the reasons for
making changes in the valuation,
should any be made. Nothing further
than to place the dates was done. The
telegraph and telephone tax was not
assessed as full returns have not yet
been received. The time and place for
holding meetings in wild land counties
are: oxford county, Rumford Falls,
May %; Franklin county, Pennington,
May 20; Piscataquis county, Dover.
June 6; Somerset county, SkowheSan,
June s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
Mrs. Harriet r. Smiley.

Mrs. Harriet +. Smiley died at the
residence of Mrs. Willard Foss. on
Winthrop street, at > o'clock Tuesday
morning. of paralysis. from which she
had been sufferer for several years.
She was "a years of age. and is sur
vived by one son, Howard 5. Smiley.
Funeral services will be held at the
Winthrop Street Baptist church, at 10
o'clock Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
Lung Kuro cures bronchitis.

City Marshal Breen shot the first
dog. yesterday, whose owner refused
to pay the dog tax. The owners of
dogs are given until the 10th of this
month before the final work of de-
struction is commenced on unlicensed
dogs. The owners have received their
last notice that the dogs must be Ii
cpnSed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
~ u u
Augusta, April 81, 1900

The railroad commissioners have re-
ooi,,cd n petition from the Grand Trunk
railroad, asking the approval OF an az
tomatfc electric signal which shall give
,,.,rninc of the approach Of trains at Var
Mouth. There are comparatively few OF
thoea signals in operation in the state at
the present time. The greatest objection
"a those where 4 battery is used being
that during cold weather the bell fails to
ring on account of the battery not Civ
;ng n current. In warm weather the
aIarms work in a most satisfactory man
nor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Whole families are beginning to ap-
preciate the convenience, neatness and
economy of lunching at Hayes lunch
ROOM" since he has completed his i'm
provements and made it larger At
times there are so or more taking din
ner there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
MARY, how do you like the Ivory Soap?"

series Of specially performances OF
high order-and enjoyable nature.
a strong feature is Fitz and Webster's
famous military band and orchestra. A
big street parade will be given at noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
What ShaI We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the family ev-
~ 1av Jrt Us answer it today. Try
iii - a denciouS and healthful dessert.
23renared in two minutes. No boiling. no
haking! simply add boiling water and
fSsspSsrr goal and or nask
a@e a : your grocers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

The railroad commissioners have re-
ceived a notification of the accident at
the York HarbOr & Beach Railroad
which in substance agrees with the
story published in yesterday morning 5
Journal. The commissioners will hold
an inquest over the accident, at II
o'clock, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Half the ills that man Is heir to come
from indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitte-s
strengthens and tones the stomach,
makes indigestion impossible.
mon W ed. fri&wky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

The three-masted schooner William
II. Davenport with 3S3 tons of coal for
PurintOn Bros, has arrived from New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Han s. W. Matthews. commissioner Of
industrial and labor statistics. learned
Yesterday morning, that action has al
read been commenced to prevent foreign
Gamers from labelling their corn as being
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

These companies filed articles Of incor-
poratiun, yesterday;
Merchants and Manufacturers ENhlbi,
tinn Association organized at Portland
for the purpose OF carrying on general
exhibition business. with $4,000 capital
stock Ut when >itV is paid IN. The nfll-
GERS are; PRESIDENT ana treasurer, FRANK
Fernald Of Boston. Certificate approved.
April y. 1869.
Maine Spring Water Company organized
at Auburn TOR the purpose OF carrying on
a mineral spring water business with 70
TN. nfHcers are: President, w II. Corn
forth OF Auburn. treasurer, Nathaniel W
Harris OF Auburn. Certificate approved,
AItril IS 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Adjutant General Richards has is
sued General Order No. II, by which
2nd Lieut.. Joseph II. Lapham, Co. l..
End Infantry, is discharged from the
state militia. The charge was that he
was absent without leave since Deem
Der, 1899, and failed to appear when or
dcred by his commanding officer to eX-
anime men for positions as non-com-
rri-sioned officers and was also absent
- the annual inspection of the inspect
or general. At the orders of Adj. Gen.
richards a court of inquiry was held
and acting on the information gained
from the court Of inquiry, General
richards issued the order for dis
honorable discharge, the grounds Of the
recommendation for discharge being
that the officer had refused to obey the
lawful orders Of superior officers and
that he is, therefore, guilty of conduct
prejudicial to good order and discipline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

put up in Maine As was stated recently
Mr.. Matthews has learned through inves-
tigation. that no state in the Union has
such name for putting up a high grade
of corn as Maine and fer that reason the
label alone has a great deal to do with
selling the goods Many of the manufac-
turers in other states are taking advau-
tage of this by labelling their product as
Maine sweet corn. That this may be pre-
vented action has been commenced that
the Maine Gamers may be protected. This
matter is Of great interest to MIR. Mat
thcws. who believes thoroughly in his
own State, ard especially so since he is
devoting 50 much time and attention to
this particular INDUSTRY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Adjutant General Richards has or
dered two flags Of the regulation size
for the State. one is National and
the other a State flag They are hand
made Of the finest of silk. Each flag
is inscribed with the words. First In
fantry, n. G.. s. NJ" and the State flag
has in addition an artistically woven
State seal and is very beautifully en-
broidered. The flags We're ordered from
a Portland firm and are now completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Game Commissioner Carleton received
word, yesterday, that the ice has left the
ponds in the Belgrade system. The COM
missioners have devoted a great deal Of
attention to these ponds, ana the results
of the early fishing is looked forward to
with a great deal of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02
PENSIONS.

Committee on pensions will be in ses-
sion at aldermen's rooms on each
Wednesday at o'clock =. NJ. until
otherwise ordered. for the purpose of re-
ccivng claims for State pensions.
d. d. SEWALL, Chairman.
mar3l d2mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Nothing is attracting more attention at
the State House now than the mosaic
floor which is being laid in the rotunda.
The border comes in strips hut each in
dividual bit Of white marble III the body
is laid in, piece BY piece, BY hand. one
part is nearly completed ana the artistic
design shows up to good advantage. Col.
Stevens. superintendent Of public build
ings. said yesterday, that one advantage
would be that it would be possible 10
keep the building cleaner. Now those
who know how immaculate the state
House Il are wondering If Col. Stevens Is
not going to allow even one particle OF
dust IN the building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

+. Walker McNech, secretary of the
State board of agriculture said, yester-
day morning, that he does not anticipate
a return Of the pea louise which created
such havoc i'll many parts Of the State.
last year Then there was great dcstruc-
ton. lie received many inquiries con-
corning the best method of lighting the
pest and the remedies he advised worked
to good advantage. The after effects of
the pest were lad for in some sections
especially those where the principal part
Of the crop is devoted to canning the
planters feared a return Of the louise ana
did not plant as much this year. It is
yet TOO early to tel what the result Will
be but Mr. Mckcen does not anticipate
any further trouble OF consequence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-02

Tie mounted mocsc's head which was
injured by Il falling timber in the lower
corridor has been sent to Gardiner where
it will 1c repaired. Tho greatest damage
done was To the horns winch were broken
short off Homer Dlil. the taXIdcrmist, is
of the opinion that the horns can be
spliced ana in such = manner that the
joint will not be noticeable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

W. PearsalL of BROOKLYN: Samuel II Durgin and md
John n Bradee of Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. X. w:
blackwell. Of Montreal, and j. L. Peterman' Oh
Chicago. -.
Palmer House arrivals include Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w Iangrahm, Charles E. Armstrong +. A. GIDEON
Mr. and Mrs. r. II. Douglas, ]. Richard kevln'
F. A Ciearon. of Brooklyn; Mrs 4. p HodEson
Kneizel H. ID. King, Miss Paterson, Mrs. O.
Kearney. Mr.. and Mrs. s. Smonson ana MISS II. L.
Middleton OF New-York.
Among the Lexington Hotel registrations are
Frederick de Hart. j. ID. Orton, jr.. Charles A
Gardener P. r. Tarlton f. r; Sullivan, James e.
Simpson Mrs. ]. Myers, II. Sanford Flint, George
s Horne. of Philadelphia, and F. B. Pennington OF
j. M Hendricks of Keyport spent sunday with
his nephew, c. F. Breach. Robert q. Fuller, OK
Providence was the guest of Mrs. w. s. Arnold
over Sunday George W futile, manager of Somer-
set Inn at Bernardsville, Is visiting his fannlIy
here. Miss Cornelia II. Schwartz spent seYera Gays
of the week with friends in New-York Mrs, r., -
Gordon and Miss Leila b. Gordon have returned
from a visit TO Boston. and are at home IN tneis
Madison-ave. cottage. Mrs. Henry II Hayden anu 4
Miss Florence S. Hayden. OF Lake George are az az
Mrs. Hoveys for the winter. Miss A. sAasli. 90, %
New-York is al Mrs. r. b. Smiths for an INDEFINITE
stay Mrs j. Brown of Great harrington Mass
is the guest OF her daughter, DIR. Phebe j. Brown'
the WestfaH cottage. Mr.. and MIS- Jehn SsSs
mour Wood. of New-York; Benjamin +. Adams OF
Jersey City and Mrs. HOLSTER of Rutherford n.
j., guests at Greyhurst and Miss trothnngnaIn'
of Philadelphia, at Penn cottage. Jonathan Ih0rhe
of Black Rock Conn., has taken the ROBERT BRhee
Kerr cottage. in Lake Drive. for the winter, Mrs,
Lewis May. of New-York. has rented the BRADFORD
l. Gilbert house. at MadtsOn-ave. ana tlfth-s LOT
the season. Mrs. William 8. Arnold Miss Arnold,
Miss Coggeshall Miss Ada Metcalf and the Misses
Arlington. of Providence, are at canary cottage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
GOLF AS A WINTER SPORT.
DYKER MEADOWS SPORTY COURSE TO
REMAIN OPEN.

Golf as winter sport may have the attractive
ness of the midsummer game, but there are several
prominent clubs near this city which have stamped
their approval on cold weather play One OF the
best known OF these is the Dyker Meadow Golf
Club. OF Brooklyn. reference TO which was made in
yesterdays Tribune. George Low is the clubs
professional. and under his direction temporary
greens viii soon replace the summer and the
game viii go merrily throughout the winter.
Colonel Norman S. Dixie. who formerly occupied the
place Of president is now captain of the golf team
and with the practice afforded by these tourna-
ments he should find ample material for the earlier
contests I'm the spring. The club has made special
arrangements for a holiday match Christmas
Day. for which DR.. William Jarvie has offered the
prize, and other tournaments will be announced
from time TO time
II is curious fact that in spite of the exposed
situation Gravesend Bay. the suffers less
from the effects OF snow than many of the inland
links Experience in other seasons has shown that
when other links snOwbOund Dyker Meadow is
almost bare The wind sweeping in from the bay
seems 10 blow the snow further inland and leaves
great patches OF green as clean a parlor ioor
With comfortable clubhouse to provide all
OF gollng requisites the course Is likely 20 be well
patrOniZed, in spite of counter attractions Lake
wood and the South.
AS a preliminary 20 the winter season a monthly
handicap took place there yesterday in which
there was a representative gathering of members
The clubs annual meeting viii probably take
place In February.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
LIVELY LAKEWOOD DAYS.
HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES ENJOYED BY
MANY VISITORS.

Lakewood. N. J.. Dec. Is (speciaD.-The near APP
proach OF Christmas is clearly indicated by the
display OF holly wreaths and yuletide greens. The
week has been OF good arrivals at all the
hotels. boarding houses and cottages OF the place.
and the numbers viii largely increase from this
time forward. Corresponding with the growth in
numbers there will be renewed activities socially.
and the programme laid out for the next two weeks
is an interesting
Lakewood has been chosen this year by several
artists for their studios. Among these is Henry o,
Walker of Boston, who has erected unique studio
building IN River-ave, Mr.. Walker is at work on
two panel pictures for the Memorial Hall in the
Massachusetts, State House in Boston. One panel
Is entitled Pilgrims the Mayfower in Sight OF
Land" and the other John Eliot Preaching 10
the Indians" Another studio over the old bowling
house building opposite the Laurel House Is oc
cupied by Gerard Rutgers Hardenpurgh and War
Hardenburgh. of New-Bruns' EEK, N. J. Both
artists are ornithoogists. and have large collec-
ton OF birds, including specimens from the Barne-
gat Bay. game birds OF the New-Jersey woods and
Lakewood landscapes. Another studio is occupied
by Miss Rhoda Wilkinson and Miss Sae Croker.
who has spent the last few seasons In California.
At the Pines on Friday evening Of
next week Mrs George J. Gould who has taken
great interest in Miss Ethel Henry young
reader Of London, has secured the of the music
room for an evening Of dramatic recitations. Miss
Henry will have the assistance of Miss Alberta
Munro at the plano.
Under the direction of Miss ONeil, Of Boston, the
children Of the public school VIII present Gin
derella" In the music room of the Lakewood Miss
O'Neil is the daughter OF Professor John O'Nen.
formerly of the New-England Conservatory.
The entertainment given for the benefit of the
Church OF St. Mary OF the Lake by the Booth
Dramatic Society of Brooklyn in the music room
of the Lakewood unqualified artistic and
financial success. A miscellaneous programme pre-
ceded the eomedietta Loves Difficulties"
There are a great many enthusiastic golfers ct
the Lakewood who allow nothing to interfere with
their sport The Misses Samuels, of New-York, are
especially devoted to the game. playing each day
Some OF the recent arrivals at the Lakewood are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
rHE PRINT CLOPH M4RKET.

Fall River Mass. Dec. IS (SpeeiaD.-Brokers re-
mort that the sales in the print cloth market dHr'ns
the week amounted 10 about Is 900 pieces. all odds
No regulars have been disposed Of In that uins
This is the poorest weeks sales In months ana
the Government cotton crop report is given as the
cause OF the light trading, To the possibility OF
cent and even Sla cent, cotton. and the eonse-
auent drop In the price OF the finished material as
a result OF the increased estimate Of the cotton
crop Is due the apathy OF buyers of eloth ana 50
long as there Is a possible hope Of obtaining print
cloths at reduced figures IL Is likely that they wiz
hold of and buy only for immediate use thus
preventing the sales from reaching anything save
an ordinary total Manufacturers here. however,
are firm I'm rejecting all offers tor production on
anything less than a SO cent basis for regulars
and "a Is certain that. with cotton at It's present
price and increased market for print cloths
there can be appreciahle shading OF prices TOT
some time 20 come. The worth OF the Selling COM
mittee is more apparent than ever bei9tS.
Without II heae agents would DC cutters
pricea, and IN such crisis results would % oau
The position OF print cloth buyers Is similar % mat
OF print cloth sellers Cloth buyers need the soods
manufacturers the cotton but they are BUYING ehs
for Immediate needs. An advance In the marhss
must soon result from present conditions, anu
manufacturers look for large sales with the advent
OF the year. The recovery OF one~aightn "
thu cotton market has Increased the nrnnesa y
the cloth market. and prints ara held STEADY ~
basis % sis fer regular makes.