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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30
STATE HOUSE.
Effect Of Creameries on the
Maine Farmers.
Report Of Lewis f. Johnson's Resigna-
ton Is Discredited.
Formation Of Corporations, and Gossip from
the Capitol.

The establishment of creameries in diff
ierent parts of the State is having a
great effect on the value of cows So
much 50 that the tendency is toward a
steady increase in their value as shown
nv the returns To the State assessors
Years ago butter was manufactured in
every farming home in the State. Then
not as much attention was paid to the
breeding OF cows. A cow was a COW ana
that was about the limit. OF late years
there has been a change. The establish
ment OF creameries is largely responsible
for this. The farmers, finding that they
could dispose of all their cream and milk
10 the creameries then began to look for
some means by which the cows might
give a better quality and a larger guam
tity Of milk
Research showed that certain breeds OF
cows would produce this and since then
the tendency has been to get cows of
that kind The result is that for the
past two years or so the value of the
cows is steadily increasing. The same
was true then and the returns made this
being found in nearly all the towns in
the State.
While the creameries have produced
change in the value of the cows it has
also produced a change in the life of the
farmcrs wife When every farm house
had dairy the work of butter making
fell on the feminine portion of the house
hold. The conditions under which the
butter was made was seldom twice alike
and with the varying conditions of manu-
facture came a varying quality of butter.
Some of il could never be disposed of
in the Boston markets where higher
price is paid. But the butter that comes
from the milk from the same farms can
now be disposed of at any time III the
markets out OF the State. The result is
that not only is the work of the farmers
wife lightened but more than that there
is a greater income to the farmer. And
the income is in cash.
The influence of the creameries is be-
ing extended all over the State Former
ly the collection teams were sent but 4
short distance from the location of the
creamery. Now the cream is being sent
from every section on trains The re-
suit is that the farmers, as far as
that particular branch is concerned, are
being much benefited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30
CAMPAIGN OPENS. TOMORROW.
Assurance Of a Crowded House 10 Hsar Hor
julius C. Burrows Of Michigan.

The event toward which all Augusta
is boxing forward to is the openin.
of the campaign in this city, Friday
evening, when Hon. Julius G. Burrows
United States senator from Michigan.
will speak in City hall on the political
issues of the day.
Senator Burrows will arrive in the
city, in the afternoon. and will be en-
tertained at the nome of Mr. and Mrs
John +. Hill in the historic Blaine
mansion. 1t is a singular coincidence
that Senator Burrows was in Congress
at the same time with Mr.. Blaine.
The meeting will be presided over
by EX-Gov. Seldom Common, who will
introduce Senator Burrows. The whole
evening will be devoted to- the speech
of the senator from Michigan and no
more forceful and interesting orator
could be found to speak than he who
is to be the center of attraction for thar
evening.
He is pre-eminently fitted to speak
on the issues of the day. having served
in Congress for 20 years. While in
Congress he has been a member of the
committee on finance. privileges and
elections. national bank. coast defences,
and that for the revision of the laws
of the United States. OF the latter
committee he was chairman.
He is strong speaker and of a very
magnetic presence. He has made a
name for himself everywhere he has
spoken and it goes without saying thar
he will be greeted by one of the largest
crowds that was ever present in the
City hall at any political gathering.
Mr. Burrows will speak only in Port
land and Hartland besides this city.
and he is looked on as one of the
strongest speakers who will be in the
State, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

The indications are that number Of
people from surrounding towns will be
in Augusta, Friday evening. for the
purpose of hearing Senator Burrows of
Michigan. at City hall. Mr.. Burrow :
is unquestionably one OF the great
political orators Of this country a man
of exceptional brilliancy. force and wit.
Il is not often that our people are Civ
en- an opportunity of listening to a
political speaker of his ability and
magnetic eloquence. No one should
miss this opportunity of hearing him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30
Smith. Dearborn.

\ very pretty wedding occurred at the
residence " William Smith. Al Grove
street last evening. when Walter Charles
Smith and Miss Daisy Izora Dearborn.
The daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James +.
Dearborn, We're united in marriage. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. W F.
Livingston, pastor OF St. Barna bas at s
o'clock only the immediate relatives be-
ing present. The bride was attended by
Miss Lena Edna Snow as maid of honor
Mr.. ana Mrs. Smith have a large number
OF friends in the city, and are deservedly
popular. The groom is employed at the
book hindery Of Smith & Reid in the
journal block
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

ing is paid in. The officers are. prasi-
dent. Charles T. Osborne of Nelrosa
Mass; treasurer. Frank E. Rowejj ~
kittery. Certificate approved Aug. y.
Motor Vehicle Advertising Co. oro,,-
iZed at Saco FOR the purpose of manufac-
turing and dealing in advertising devices
with 100000 capital stock of which ga IL
paid in. The officers are: President Gen
M: kimball of Concord. n. H.: treasurer
Silas Hayes of Boston. Certificate an,
proved Aug "a. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30
What a Tale II Tells.

If that mirror of yours shows a wretch
ca. sallow complexion. a jaundiced look.
moth patches and blotches on the skin
It's liver trouble: but DR. Kings New Life
Pills regulate the liver. purify the blood
give clear skin. rosy cheeks, rich com
pleXion. Only &c. at Bowditch x Webs
ter's drug store Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

Mrs. ]. S. Whitney has at her home.
"a Gage street. a night blooming cereus
that promises to furnish for two weeks;
an object of beauty BY its blooming.
The plant has five blossoms on it. the
largest of which is about 8 inches long.
The others are of smaller size and ad-
vanced to such stages that it is prob
able two weeks will elapse before the
last unfolds. The first will probably
bloom. tonight. The plant will be
placed on the piazza of their home and
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney cordially in
vte those who wish to be present and
see the blossoms unfold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Dexter x Piscataquis Railroad
Company will be held at the Blethen
House. Dover. Me. Thursday, September
g. 1890. at 10 o'clock A. NJ for the follow
ing purposes: First, to fix the number of
directors for said company: second to
elect said directors; third. to transact
any other business that may properly
come before said meeting
J.. T.. EVANS. Clerk
Dover, Ne. Aug. 20, 1900.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30
Kennebec County Medical Association.

The quarterly meeting of the kennebec
County Medical Association will be he'd
at Waterville. today, at the Elmwood
hotel parlors. The forenoon session will
be at 10 clock. w. II. Harris. Nj. d..
Augusta. Me. will read paper on Some
indications for Celiotomy." followed by "A
discussion opened by II. J. Frederick. Nj.
d.. Augusta, followed by w. p. Gid
dings. NJ. d.. Gardiner, and others. Din
ner will be served at the Elmwood hotel
at 1880. Afternoon session. 1870 Paper,
What are Facts?" w. +. Giddings, NJ.
D., Gardiner. All members present will
be expected to take part in the discus
sion Of this paper. w. Johnson, NJ. d.,
of this city, is secretary of the associa-
linn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

A portrait of Senator Hale was plac-
ed in the windows Of the Republican
HEADQUARTERS, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30
Preparing for Autumn.

New cloths for taior-mads suits New plaid back goods
New black and cred dress goods new Silks new Pnne velves
new go capes cloth capes Jackets suits separate Skirts rainy
day SKIRTS new fannels tor waists French flannel waists fancy
flannel waists Abatross waists English brantne waists novel
y cloth waists silk and satin waists wrappers ladies' under
wear and infants and chdren dresses etc. Agents for Mccall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

1t is considered extremely doubtful il
Lewis +. johnson has sent in his resis-
nation as chairman Of the Saco board Of
registration as has been reported. If the
letter has been sent to the governor, II
certainly has not yet been made public
neither has it been placed in the recep-
tace for official papers of that kind.
One reason why charges were preferred
against him was that he might be pre-
vented from serving on the board at the
State election. If he had resigned the
board would now be left with but Two
members, since the board goes into SEES
sion Tuesday, and in the meantime
there would not be time to appoint a new
man in his place.
Those who are in a position to know
about such matters say that if the re-
sgnation has been sent to Governor
Powers il has not yet been placed where
they could see it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

Secretary =. Walker Mckeen, secretary
of the State board of agriculture in prep
aration for the subject matter of his next
bulletin is sending out the proper blanks.
Among the questions asked are those in
regard to rust on potatoes. 1t is feared
that the weather, which has already
worked havoc in some places, may have
its effect in a great many sections. The
circular is:
The board wishes to call the attention
of the bulletin readers this month to the
importance of swine husbandry. Since
live stock is becoming more and more
necessary to business farming each year.
it becomes necessary to fully understand
every branch of il. For many years the
pig has been a useful adjunct upon our
farms but his usefulness has usually
been confined to consuming waste mate
rial to increasing the value Of the farm
manure or in a small way adding to the
income of the farm. We believe there
are other avenues of usefulness for him,
and that when the best means Of rear
ing, feeding and caring for him are used,
and when his products are put into the
market in good condition and with regu-
larity. he may become a large money
maker for the farmers OF Maine.
we ask our correspondents to give this
matter their careful attention. and favor
us with their ideas as fully as possible.
Let your remarks cover best breeds, best
feeds. the pig money maker, best
seasons for breeding, best methods OF
ma rketing the pig in the orchard, the
pig in the pasture. the pig in the base
ment or manure shed, together with any
other thoughts or suggestions that may
occur to you.
viii you please take more than usual
pains in ascertaining the crop conditions,
as il is particularly desirable that the re-
ports may be full and accurate at this
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

Among the small towns in the Stat
that have had an increase in valuation
Boothbay Harbor. The value Of tn
property there has increased nearly SloO
coo in the past year. This it is believed
due to the increasing popularity of tn
town as a summer resort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

Reports come from sections of the State
that the grasshoppers are doing more OF
less damage The reports are very in
complete but it was reported from on,
section that they had destroyed field ol
grain. 1t is believed that the recent raii
was responsible to a great degree in put
ting a stop to the troubles from that
source,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-30

The following companies have filed ar
ticles of incorporation at the office of the
secretary of State:
Henry B. Teed & Co. organized at
Portland. for the purpose of carrying on
a packing and canning business with $40,
0n6 canit9l stock of which $50 is paid in.
The officers are: President and treasur-
er, Thomas w. Lamont of New York
CITY. Certificate approved. Aug. a.
Crown Chocolate Co, organized at XII
tery for the purpose OF manufacturing
and dealing I'm chocolate prepare lions
with SIS, 900 capital stock Of which moth
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
London holds 63 per cent of its po-
licsmen for night duty.

A recently patented freight seal has
made its appearance on the market,
and several lines are now considering
its adoption. The new seal is said to
possess many advantages over the COM
mon lead seal now in use. 1t consists
of tablet of terra Gotta, on which the
initials Of the road are stamped, and
perforated by square hole, through
which the fastening device is passed.
1t is impossible when applied to car
doors, to open them without first break
ing the seal. When broken no amount
Of ingenuity could serve to prevent the
knowledge it had been tempered with.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
IwexkLY REVIEW OF TRADE.

wind-up OF Old Businiss Holding
Back New transactions.
RIG. Dun & Co.'s weekly review
saws: Failures in 1899 we're 9,393 in
number. with liabilities of $123, 1872.
$40. The last few days of the year
added few to the mum Der, and some
millions to the known liabilities OF
firms and banks which failed close to
the end, 30 that commercial defaults
reached 500, 879, $50. Most people in
business have been SO occupied with
their accounts and the settlements OF
the past year that little new business
has yet been done. No new tendency
in manufactures or in trading appears,
and less change than was anticipated In
money markets.
There is nothing unsound in the
business of the great industries, but an
extensive revision of prices may dis
appoint extreme expectations. Two
ways of stimulating business are adopt
ed. The Iron Age notices "transac-
tions of magnitude in foundry iron,
which indicates that some sellers are
willing to make concessions to secure
the trade of good customers" But the
steel and wire company has advanced
prices of wire nails, barbed and
smooth wire rs cents.
Wool is strongly held, though prices
of month ago cannot be obtained.
Cotton does not rise further because re-
ceipts from plantations have somewhat
increased, and accounts of large stocks
at many small towns have attracted
attention.
Cotton goods are at the highest quo
tation of last year, with good demand,
though cotton has declined little.
Wheat moved very sluggishly, with
small change in prices. In six months
of the crop year about $4,000, 900 bush
els (four included), have been ex-
ported, against 123, 100000 last year.
Atlantic exports have now fallen to
only 2, 1890, 926 bushels for the week,
against 5,514,240 last year, and Pacific
exports were 531, 1925 against 6l4,83S
last year.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

Nothing finer in the way Of .s...,..
railroad advertising has reach. a'ca y
coast this season than the recent, Ne
sued new booklet OF the Great " o.
ern system, entitled Across Ams ra.
says the Seattle Times. Tina 49,.
contains an accurate descrin,;o o. :.
trip from Buffalo to Seattle md md ,, "
complete information, ILLUSTRATED ', =
photographs, of every point Of mt.
passed on the journey e1tendins ', a,.'
q distance OF 1900 miles. IN. Wv, S'a
Using department of the Great NJ W.
EN- IL being ahowered with letter, s.sa
plimentary to the new publication w
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

health from an Open Fireplace.
Physicians are disco verlng that the
old-tims open fire had much to do with
the health Of our srandmothers and
that steam heat and furnace heat are
responsible FOR many ailments. Steam
heat especially has way Of gradually
increasing 50 that anyone who Is used
to q steam. heated room becomes an
easy victim to colds and all the long
string Of ailments to which cold Ii the
Introduction. An open fire Is sort Of
Inspiration In itself, and since 1t draws
in the out-of-door oxygen through all
the cracks and crannies 1t helps to puri.
fy the air In the room while It heats II
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

An ingenious Chicago man IL intro
ducing q new footboard designed for the
use of brakemen on the freight trains.
The device consists of number OF par
allel iron pipes, one inch in diameter,
and laid upon framework which raises
them eight inches from the level OF
the car roof. The top sides of the
pipes are Furnished with iron spurs,
placed close together, much in the same
manner as spikes upon railing. 1t Is
claimed by this arrangement the spurs
prevent the feet from slipping on such
Ice as gathers, while the snow falls be-
tween the rows of pipes upon the roof.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

w. N. Roach, United States Senator From North Dakota.
personally
and tonic In letter the Pc
Medicine Columbus written Washington
Roach
persuaded by friend have used Peruna tonic and glad
testify that has greatly helped strength vigo and appetite
have been advised by friends that remarkably eacous
for the almost universal complaint of catarrh"
SENATOR honead Larimore North Dakota.
absolute, scientific
located
having persuade that other
will we'll There other systemic remedy for caTh
Medicine Ohio
N caarrh, Dr. Hartman.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Escape Of tho Newly welded.

A newly married couple In New
Brunswick. N. J., circumvcnted their
mischisvous friends BY starting on
their wedding journey by way ef the
roof. The friends. well-supplied 0lth
rice and old slippers. stood ct the foot
Of the stairs. The pair ascendsd to the
roof. walked to the adjoining housl,
then down and through the rear door
to back street. where they entered
waiting earriags and were driven q
the railway station.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
victim Of His Own Medicine.

A physician Of Eastbourne, Me-, re-
Gently made up draught for patient,
putting in by mistake strychnine In.
stead Of chloroform, and when she COM
planned that 1t made her sick. got angry
and to prove that the medicine was all
right swallowed half the contents of
the bottle himself. He Immediately rec
ognized the symptoms OF strychnine
poisoning, used stomach pump AID
other means to destroy the effects, but
died soon after.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

81 am glad there arc Few honest
,eople left. Two years ago ! sent .
boy around the corner TO BUY pos'al
card. 1 have never seen the boy TO
this day."
"You don't call that boy honestF
Eyes siri This morning received
4 postal with this ON the back: Dear
Sir: Here is your postal. ! started IN
business with the penny you gave me
and have prospored. Thanks Chi
caro- Evening News.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Great Britain's Locomotive...-


There are 1914 locomotives at work
on the railways Of the United Kingdom,
and each Of these on an average runs
1905 miles in q year, and earns for
this f4.678, SO that each mile the loco
motive runs Its gross receipts are about
Is. Cd. Like the, human factcr In all
Industries. the locomotive to- day 10 do
Ing more than that Of ten years ago,
but, unlike the human factor, engines
are now earning less; the 1924 locomo.
tives then on the railway each ran TO-.
035 miles, and earned f4.928 per annum.
If, therefore, We take the cost of an
average locomotive at e.. 100, 1t 10 found
that she earus In gross receipts her total
cost In seven months; but the profits are
quite another matter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Northwest Notes.

Steelhead salmon are reported very
numerous in Coos bay.
The Dalles has authorized q contract
for an electric fire alarm system for IL
years.
Fish Commissioner Little has ar.
ranged to plant carload of Eastern
Holsters in Puget sound waters as ar
experiment.
A horse, loaded with United States
mail, was recently killed near the falls
below Brewster valley by missing its
footing and rolling over a precipice or
the rocks, 100 feet below. The mail
was recovered.
The Christian denomination of AL.
bany intends to build new church
and has raised $4,000 toward it. The
pastor announces that the size of the
building is to be determined by thu
amount of money raised, as the congre
CATION intends to build only such 9
structure as may be dedicated free from
debt.
The common council of The Dalles
has passed an ordinance to refund $780,.
600 of 6 per cent bonds at 4 per cent
At the December meeting of the
board of Thurston county commissions
ers the question of calling $40, Zoo
worth of the Olympia & Chehalis rail.
road funding bonds OF 1889 was consid.
cred, and the call decided upon. Oh
course, as the bonds have 10 years yet
to run the call was conditional ON the
disposition of the holders to RELEASE
them.
A Pomeroy man has been fined $40
for allowing his son to remain on the
streets after 7:3O O'Clock in the even.
ing, in violation of q curfew ordinance
The Oldest letter-carrier in Seattle
is Everett A. Hartley, whose term Of
service dates from August 6, 1888. He
will, therefore, wear two black stars.
The private banking firm ct Burni
has been dissolved, and in its stead q
bank has been Incorporated by citisens
with paid-up capital of 5000. J.
w. Biggs is president. The News says
the stockholders are prominent citisena
Of Harvey county.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18
Its Glory Done,

In one of the finest cities of our west,
there lives certain man who has been
prominent all his life in the work OF
building and managing stheaten. He
has been too busy at this to have much
time for reading. When his pile was
made he started for Europe and visited
the various countries. Among other
cities he took in Rome. 1t chanoed
that he drove out in the country and
was shown the Coliseum. The guide
told him 1t was a theater. The old
man WAS surprised. When he came
back he was asked about his trip; he
mentioned Rome. Naturally he was
asked If he had seen the Coliseum. He
had. He didn't think much of it. To
quote his own words: ''It was
blamed good house once. but it's in
ruins now. "-Detroit Free Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

The January Century win
poem BY Rudyard KiplipD contain 4
Matter OF One Compass. D, n Tie
ellis story, 1.-THE Autobiorant,. Mitch.
Quack." ends in that i,.v. Of -
another serial BY DR.. Mitchell 'S u,r but
gin In the March number. !. WIN r.
DIR. North and His Friend, y y called
who has read the manu,cr;n. .nG one
IAN epitome OF the science c y, OAlh d
tury." u'a cen.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-01-18

From all accounts the glasmaking
trade Will in tho near future b revolu-
tionissd by machinery. Some OF tho
Inventions have emerged from expert
mental stage, and there are many more
to follow.