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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Canada's Holiday.

The Boston Transcript calls attention
to the fact. not generally appreciated
in the states" that Canada's national
holiday. such as it is, falls very near
our own. The Dominion Of Canada
which dates from July l. 1867. was SO
years old. Sunday, and the close of its
first third Of a century was duly cele-
brated throughout the Dominion. But
not as our glorious Fourth was cele-
hrated, for there was infinitely less to
celebrate and the Canadians are not
of the American disposition in such
matters. The Dominion Of Canada con-
sisted. originally. Of the four provinces
of Ontario and Quebec formerly known
as Upper and Lower Canada) Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick. In 1870 the
of Manitoba entered the Confederation:
in 1871 British Columbia and in 1873
Prince Edward Island: 50 that now the
Dominion of Canada embraces the en-
tire northern half of North America,
excepting Alaska, Labrador and New
foundland. Although the Canadian
Dominion is larger by about 600. 900
square miles than the whole of the
United States alaska excepted it is
very sparsely populated. there being
only about 100000 souls in the entire
territory. This is due very largely to
the decline Of the shipping interest and
the failure of immigration. 1t is esti-
mated that one million native born
The net federal debt of Canada exceeds
$3.50 900. 900.
The Dominion has had eight COVER
nors general since 1861, who have all
been appointed by the British govern
ment. The present representative in
Canada of Queen Victoria is Lord Min
to. His salary is G10O00 sterling. the
same as our Presidents. The upper
house of the Parliament of Canada.
cdllcu the senate. numbers 81 senators,
who are summoned from time to time
in the Queens name by the governor
general and appointed for life The
lower house. the House of Commons,
consists of 2l3 members, of whom about
50 are French. a general election takes
place in Canada every five years. The
present premier, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, a
Frenchman and a Roman Catholic, took
the reins of government in the summer
of 1896, SO there will be a general Do
minion election in the near future for
the Canadian Parliament seldom eX-
pireS by time limit. 1t is likely that
the present administration will be re-
turned to power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Can Bryan Be Dumped?

This is the question asked the Demo-
cratic delegates by the Kansas City
Journal. 1t does not refer to the
November election. for in that case
the question could be answered in the
affirmative by any intelligent man, but
it has reference to the possibility Of
the Democratic party getting out Of
the grasp of the Nebraskan shouter
before another presidential year comes
around. The Journal finds evidence at
the convention that tens of thousands
of Democrats take comfort in the be-
lief that even if there is little hope for
success. this year. the coming election
will unburden the party of Bryan and
Organism. But can Bryan be I'M
loaded? Nearly everyone believes
sarily drop out of consideration. But
if he continues the same tactics after
the next election that he used follow
ing his first defeat, it is not wholly i'm
possible that he may remain the die
tator of the party for another four
years.
Bryan was not the father of the
silver movement. but carefully laid
plans made him the leading champion
of the craze in 1896. After his defeat
he at once began his campaign for re-
nomina ton. The silver issue had
failed. and all the sensible advisers of
the party. especially after the success
Of the gold standard doctrine had been
overwhelmingly established would
have been glad to abandon the false
and futile issue. But Bryan has kept
it up as a party cry. first because it
was his hobby and second because it
fastened both it and himself upon the
party for another campaign and
another defeat.
incidentally. the Nebraska leader
has brought forth several new issues.
Silver cannot last forever, even with
Bryan. He has exploited Imperial |
ism" and "mlitarism.' which the
people understand are simply other |
terms for anti-expansion. These |
issues Will go down just as silver went |
down. In the succeeding administra-
ton the whole country will see how |
absurd We're the false alarms of the |
Bryan campaign of 1900 But Bryan |
will not go down with his issues if he |
can prevent it. although he will be de- |
fcatcd in the election. He will struggle |
hard to keep himself to the front. He |
Will be the logical man for his party |
again in 1904 on some issue or other |
if his great energy does not prove I'M |
availing. All this, Of course, provided |
the Democratic party does not come |
out Of its trance sober off and grow a |
backbone in the next four years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Willie, the 10-year-old son Of the lat"
| ball player. Michael J. Madden, was
| drowned. Tuesday, in Clark's ice pond.
Plsasantdale. near Portland. The body
was recovered.
In the United States district court
before Judge Webb. Tuesday, petitions
in bankruptcy have been filed by:
VIM. F. Mitchell. Bangor; Frank Q.
Bolton. Portland.
\ house and barn on Summer street,
Rockland, owned by Patrick Cook were
burned. Tuesday. The fire started
from an overheated stove. \ portion
of the contents Were saved. Loss
$3.50: insured.
News was received at Calais, Tues
day night. from Fredericton, n b.
that Libbey Of Calais. had won four
first prizes in the bicycle races in that
city. Libbey is only boy and if he
continues to improve he Will become u
very fast rider.
Sec. Long. Tuesday, Informed Sena-
tor Hale that the North Atlantic
squadron has been ordered to Portland
Rockland and Bar Harbpr. this sum
mer. and expects to arrange to have
the squadron at Bar Harbor during
the expected visit of the English
squadron.
Hon. Elmer p. Spofford. supervisor
of the census taking of the eastern
Maine district. and his assistants who
have been at Bangor. since the middle
of May. will finish their work there.
this week. and will leave. Saturday. for
Deer Isle. where the final completion
of the figures will be made
The recent rains have caused a rise
of foot or more in the Penobscot
river. and the log drives are now com
ing along wei. Tho East Branch and
Mattawamkeag drives. which were
held at North Lincoln, while 5000. 900
feet Of logs were being sorted out for
the Katahdin Pulp q Paper Co. have
been running down the river for some
days.
Mrs. Henry Hale Of FoXcroft. while
out of her head. Monday. plunged Il
pcnknife into her bowels and inflicted
wound that may prove fatal. Mrs.
Hale is just recovering from an attack
of the measles, and has been greatly
troubled with nightmare. and it had
been habit with her to place a small
penknife under her pillow as a preven-
tive. She sleeps alone and when found
after inflctng the wound upon herself
was very weak.
The class of 1850. Bowdoin College,
celebrated the 50th anniversary of
their graduation by a reunion and
class dinner at Lewiston, on the even
ing of June %. Senator VIM. =. Frye
one Of the class. was the host of the
occasion. and received the old boys
with characteristic cordiality. and a
menu both elegant and ample. OF the
class of - members. l. survive. of
these eight were present: Senator
Frye. Major Gen. Oliver O. Howard.
Prof. Chas. g. {. Everett Of Harvard
Divinity School. Prof. John S. Scwall
Of Bangor Theological Seminary.
Francis Adams. Esq, of Bath and
Rev. II. F. Harding of East Machias.
Abner Morrill, Of Susquehanna, Pa,
and I. S. Perry of Waterford. Me
Letters expressive of genial remem-
brance and the old-time friendship
were received from nearly all the sur
vivors of the class who were not pres
emf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Charitable Society" will also In a rev
years count its ten decades, having
been organized in 1905. It's meetings
still are held at stated periods. and the
society Is one Of civic pride. largely
mixed with loyal sentiment. It's object
the relief Of widows. and female or
phans, has always been adhered 10
and nobly carried out. Another most
interesting possession of Wiscasset Is
the Congregational church bell, winch
was cast by Paul Revere and Sons.
In August it will also have a birthday
counting 100 years. and as this natai
date comes at or near the time appoint
ed for Old Home week. its celebration
will probably occur then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Boothbay and the Islands +!
Steamer islander

leaNfs Gardiner at 7.30 South Gardiner
Bratstrc"ts 80. Richmond $50 Bath
9,3', every day. Sundays included. con-
meeting At Bath with Lewiston. Bruins
wick and Bath Electric X. X. for Merry
meeting Park, Brunswick. Lisbon Falls.
ana Lewiston. TOuchinr at Five Islands
both ways. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
ana funuuy. and McMahan's Island same
days m signal, Isle of Springs, Tuesday,
Thurday ana Saturday: connecting at
EoD1bay with MJnnegan mail steamer
Returning. leave BoOthbay at p NJ
ever! day, Bath at 4.45. or on arrival Of
car laving Merrymeeting Park at 412
Ampe time j. given at the Park each
day TO attend the entertainment Pas
seng,rS from Augusta and HalloWell will
take Maine Central or Electrics TO Gar
dineL baggage transferred free at Car
dinei. Special Electric car leaves State
ana Water streets. Augusta. Sunday
mornings a $50 TO connect with steamer.
AGENTS: J. T. Robinson. Richmond;
q. {. Grcenlcaf. Bath; NJ. a. Haraden,
General Agent, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Boston Steamers.
KENNEBEC STEAMBOAT co.
Daily Summer Service.


COMMENCING JUNE 18th. 1900. steam
er Della Collins" will leave Augusta
daily Sundays excepted. at 1.30 T. NJ \.
Hdllowell at >. connecting with Steame.- Is
which leave Gardiner at 3.35. Richmond
40. and Bath ut o'clock for Boston
Returning. will leave Lincoln wharf
Boston. every evening Except Sunday,
at . O'Clock, FOR all landings On the Ken
ncbec river, arriving in season to connect
with early morning steam and electric
cars. also with early morning boar for
BoothbdY ana the islands,
Fare between Augusta, HIllowell Gar
diner and Boston one way si.15. or So. 90
for round trip; Richmond $3.50, round trip
$50; Bath and Popham Beach sl.25. round
trip SEQ.
These steamers arc staunch and in ev-
cry WAY lifted FOR the safety and comfort
of the Passengers. Meals served on board
for one. Statcrooms are large and well
furnished: price sle, except for a few
large ones.
JAMES +. DRAKE. Pres
Allen Partridge. Agent, Augusta.
I. n Cole. Agent. Halowell.
j. ). Ryan. Agent, Gardiner
ADro. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Railroads and Steamb0ars
9 .NE[RMIRg{51$Ni
In Effect June -, 1900.
Trains leave Augusta as follows:
THROUGH TRAINS

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-G.i0 A. NJ, for Lewis.
ton. Pennington, Rangeley, Kockland
Portland. Boston, Quebec and MONTREAL
3.42 A. NJ. and 11.i3 900 Sundays only
for main line points,, express Tor Bruns-
wick, Lewiston. Pennington. Philips
Rangeley, Kockland. Portland and Bos-
ton. connecting for White Mountain
points, and Lancaster; '3.os and 352 T.
NJ, for Bruins wick, Bath. Lewiston, Port
'10.55 i. NJ might Pullman). every night
for Lewiston. Bath. Kockland. Portland
and Boston: 225 y, NJ, Portland and
Boston.
GOING EAsT--1.S5 a. NJ. might ex-
press, for Skowhegan, Bangor. Moose
II y. r. r.: Eanccboro, st stephen, St
Andrews. st. John. via Canadian Pacific
and Aroostook and Washington counties !;
$3.50 A. NJ. Bangor aud Bar Ua-Dor; a0S
a. NJ, for Waterville. Belfast and Skow
hogan, Lewiston and way stations; l2&
=. NJ, for Bangor. Bar HarbOr, AroOs-
took county. Vanceb0ro, st. John and
Halifax Lewiston and way STATIONS; = -
=. NJ, express for Bucksport and daily To
Bangor and Bar Iiarbor; So i. M, for
Waterville, Oakland, North Arson,
Bingham Skowhcgan, Belfast. Dexter
Dover ana Foxcrott. Grcnnyillc, Bangor.
Old Town and MattawamkcHg; rs T. NJ,
Tor Waterville: 9lJ y. NJ, Sundays only,
for WatcrvilIc. Bar Uarbor and Bangor.
The night Pullman train going East at
] 80 A. NJ, runs every night. Sundays in
Guided. but not to SkowhCgan On Monday
or TO Belfast. Dexter or beyond
Bangor. excepting to Bar fiarbor). Sun
day mornings.
.Daily FOR main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Not long since a young man III
Portland. bought an old army musket
from the Lowell Arms co. to celebrate
the Fourth with. A little later the
young man was giving the weapon an
overhauling when he noticed some
scratches on the stock that looked like
writing. After giving the stock
good cleaning. it was found that the
scra tchss formed the name Samuel
H. Cannon" As Sam" Cannon is
one of the local G.. a. X. veterans
whom everybody knows. the young
man was naturally very much sur
prised at finding his name on the OH
gun. When the muSkot was shown
Mr.. Cannon he at once recognized it
as the one he returned to the govern
mcnt when he was mustered out of
the service thirty-fve years or more
ago 1t was like meeting an old COM
radc who had not been seen since the
war. The arms company doubtless got
the gun with lot of old material
bought from government and II
happened to be in the consignment
sent to the Portland store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

While the Kansas City orators are
making calamity talk and attempting
to. ditredit the financial legislation
which has been 50 potent a factor in
re-establishing confidence and re-
storing prosperity, it is a significant
fact. confuting all their windy TRADES,
that the semi-annual dividends now
being paid are the greatest in our
nations history These sem-annual
disbursements on account of interest
and dividend payments on bonds and
stocks Of market or other public
prominence amount to $l05, 600.
which is S11 900, 600 more than such dis
bursements q year ago and S3.0Oon00
more than January's large total. Com
pared with five years ago the increas,,
figures are eloquent Of the great
strides which our country's business
has made since the era of financial
panic and commercial unrest Of four
years since. No less than five billions
par value Of stocks and bonds pay in
terest and dividends. this month";
total fairly staggering in the effort IL
grasp its meaning. In addition, there
is S5.000.O00 Interest on government
bonds payable this month making
over $11O. O0o, 900 in all 10 be disbursed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

The army men talk about Gen.
much as they talked about the heroic
I.awton who gave up his life on the fir
ing line in Luzon. 1t is to the credit
of Adna X. CHATTER that he is a grad
uate of the ranks. He Joined the caval-
~ in 1912 and served in the odd fight
ing 9Th" long as a private and non
commissioned officer. He earned his
first commission by conspicuous good
conduct and bravery under fire. All
his later steps We're earned in the same
way. Gettysburg gave him his brevet
as first lieutenant Dinwiddie Court
House made him captain; a brilliant
mix-up with the ComanChes at Paint
Greek. Tex, made him a major; when
ne got his commission as lieutenant
colonel it was for gallant services in
leading a cavalry charge over rough
and precipitous bluffs held by the In
dams on the Red River of Texas. Au-
gust 80. 1874. and gallant services i'll ac-
tion against the Indians at Big Dry
Wash, Arizona, July l.. 1852" His ex-
ceptionally fine record in Cuba during
the hundred days war of '9S won him
his regiment, and later his brigade. The
story of his life is a story of a born
soldier. as John A. Logan's was What
ever the crisis in China. our govern
men brayely AMI wisely led while he is
there in command.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, d. Y. s.. at Togus
KennebeC Central R. R.

Connects ut Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad. and Augusta. Halo
well ard Gardiner Electric Railroad TO
Augusta, and kennebcc Steamboats, for
Boston.
TIMETABLE.
Summer Arrangement in Effect Monday
June l. 1900.
Leave R9ndolph:. Ar. National Home:
-. 900 & 1879 4. NJ 7.i2. . y 4; 10 50 4. III.
loo > 10 x i.5j Z. NJ. l.an. $50 & J15 p. VI.
Lv. National Home: Ar. at Randolph:
s.po, > X li.i5 \. VI. $50. 9.i5 &; 1l55 \. VI.
l.30, 3..al X 5-2n l.. NJ. $50. $50 x ). 20 Z. NJ.
SUNDAY TRAINS-Wtll run as fol-
lows: Leave Randolph. rs ana % p. NJ.
Arrive at National IiauIe. rs and 3.45 p.
NJ. Leave National Home. >. 10 and y.
NJ. Arrive at Randolph, 5c5 and SO =.
VI. Band Concert every day, except Mon
day. al i. ~: BY the National Home
Band. Prof Il. ". Theme. Leader. In
spcCtiOn and parade pf the veterans Sat
urddys ut T. NJ. Visitors are cordially
welcomed at this Home and receive spe-
Cial attention from the official guides on
duty. who will escort them through the
buildings ana about the grounds. visit
ing the deer park. containing deer. bears,
&c. The restaurant at the Home Station
is open every day, where lunch. ice
cream. etc. can be procured for any
number of visitors. as accommodations
me ample. Special rates given to eXcur-
sion parties.
f A. LAYTON Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

A leading agriculturist says to the
Journal: Every paper In the state.
should try and impress the people with
the Importance of using every means
at their command in wiping out the
terribly destructive King Devils weed
which is getting such strong hold IN
this locality. and probably elsewhere In
the State 1t kills grass and every
other variety of vegetation. and when
it once gets rooted, there is no end 10
its spreading and no one can estimate
the amount of damage it can do. III
this weed gets a good start. goodbye
to Maine crops" No doubt. our farm
ers would do well to look after TINS
King Devil a bit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Dissolution Notice.

Augusta, June IS, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the firm of
II. n. Whitman & Co. is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
FREDERICK s. SMITH.
HENRY " WHITMAN
SAMUEL BOOTHBY.
The business will oe continued by Mr..
Henry n. Whitman and Mr.. Delbert w.
Adams as SUCCESSORS of Fowler & Ham
|sE.
1unaSo d3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

The little unpleasantness with China
didn't prevent the usual amount of
tons of all kinds from being used
vt stcrday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

Augusta citizens must keep in mind
the meeting called for this evening at
the alderman's room in City hall to
take definite steps toward the OBJ
servancc Of Old Homo week. There
should be large attendance of our
leading citizens. The capital of Maine
must not be behind the rest Of the
State in this important matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
A COMMON ERROR.


no same Mistake Is MADE BY Many augusta
People.
It's a common error
To plaster the aching back.
To rub with liniment rheumatic
joints
When the trouble comes from the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
And are endorsed by Augusta citi-
zens.
Mr.. Frank Haskell Of IA South
Chestnut street, says,-"The universal
verdict OF the users of Doan's Kidney
Pills demonstrates the worth of this
remedy. Learning about them / pro-
cured a supply at G. *. Partridgc's Old
Reliable drug store, directly opposite
the postOfficc, and the result of their
use was very satisfactory. / deem 1t
Il pleasure to speak in praise OF a
remedy Of such proven value"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 |
cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo. y. |
Y. sole agents for the l.. :.
Remember the namc-Doan's-and |
take no substitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05
Eastern St'mb't Co. >n nsrnnx.m.n,s

Commencing June .. 1900
Leave Bath daily Except Sunday at
SS3 y. NJ. landing ut Wcsiport Junction.
SaWycr's island. Isle of Springs. South
port Mouse, Capitol a1d Squirrel Islands.
spruce Point. Ocean Point ana Boothbay
liarhor: connects At Mouse Island for
CHRISTMAS Cove, Heron Island and Penn
aquid.
Returning leave Pcmaquid 1T lis p. NJ,
fqothbay At $50 making same landings.
Leave R"ethbay ilHrb"r At ia A. NJ.
Lihuins daily tSundays excepted at
squirrel and Mouse Is, Southport. Riggs
Fille; Wcstrort Junction ana Westport
on Mon. Med. ana Fri. at Five Islands
on Iu"s-. Thu. ana sat. ut Isle of Springs
a n1 sawyer IS, connections made with
Ocean II. and Capitol Is. on this trip.
returning leave Bath at r. NJ
saturday evening express commences
July 9TH. Leave Bath at 80
noon express commences July 10th
ne. Thu. and Sat. leave Bath at IL. 40
A. Nj: EOOthhAN ulrhnr ~ hi 4 NJ ----
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4 Record in Blood.

The record of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
literally written in the blood Of mil
lions of people to whom it has given
good health. 1t is all the time curing
diseases of the stomach, nerves, kid
neys and blood. and it is doing good
every day to thousands who are taking
it for poor appetite. tired feeling and
general debility. 1t is the best medi-
cine money can buy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-05

There are only Il vessels over 1000
tons in all the Siamcsc navy. The
largest Is the cruiser Maha Chakskri
of 5000 tons.
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SUNDAYS

ID DAILY. Sundays Included.
Through tickets 80 California and all
pnint- south and West may III had of r.
II. Walker. ticket agent. Augusta. the
only office tn Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free Of cx-
p"nse.
GEO. +. EVANS. f. Il. BOOTHBY.
Y. Pres. * Gen. MaEr q. +. * r. A.
Portland, June % 1900