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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
Mysterious Carvings in The Devils Den. F"

\ West-side Wheclman, while recent
~ exploring the natural wonders Of the
East side. visited the old Savage quar-
~ back of Malta hill. This quarry is
said to have been abandoned soon after
1927, and like numerous other localities
in this world has 4 sort Of cave known
as The Devils Den" Crawling inside
this inquiring young man made what.
to him, was a discovery. by the ail
Of the flickering light of the half
burned match there was revealed to
him on the wall If the cave the
chiselled outline of q human skull,
Had the match instantly gone out i'm
a smell Of birthstone. ana an inquisitive
bat fitted past. it is doubtful if our
friends hair would have retained its
natural position But the match wasn't
eXtinguished before another was light
ed. the bats We're all laid up with colds
in their heads. and the explorer was
not afflicted with the reportorial mag
nation. He saw no black-brOwvd
brigand burying Spanish doubl0ons be
meath this mystical mark nor grizzled
miser planting in this granite soil his
joy of earth and swearing by the ghast-
ly skull to defend with his life this
place, should providence kindly permit
him RECONSIDERATION of soul 10 the were
wolf. All the misty past Vouchsafel
him was a vision Cf stalWart quarry
men resting from their work. some day.
- years ago, having left the blocks
they We're quarrying for the arsenal
buildings and gathered here in this
cave. then free from the accumulated
debris IF years. for the purpose of con-
sdering the contents Of their dinner
pals. Then some ambitious one With
inspirations above the bovine content
ment Of dinner time. and at the risk Of
digestion. essayed 10 show his skill by
carving skull and cross bones on the
wall Of his dining room. The call to
work had Interrupted the performance.
for only the beginning Of the work up
on the cross bones is visible. Now this
view Of it is noWise startling. and. pro
tected by their innocence. the school
children Of the East side. who have
played in and about this cave for years
and have traced with childish fingers
the outlines Of these carvings.
have never received supernatural
hint that they We're trespass-
ing on forbidden ground. Never
theless. it might be well for some
fcvcrish soul, eager for gold without
resort to daily toll. to visit the Devils
Den" in the uncanny hours of some
night when the moon is on the quar-
ter. and there await developments and
revelations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
SLOT MACHINES MUST GO.
Bo'h Players and Owners OF Slot Machines 10
Be Prosecuted II They Remain.

The slot machine must g. This Is the
order that has been issued By Mayor
I.ne i'll which he directs City Marshai
Erccu to make Il clean sweep OF every
kind Of 4 gambling device known AZ the
sInt machine When asked about the
matter, yesterday. Mayor Lane said the
oriar explained itself lie ordered the
machines TO be taken out, last year, ana
they gradually crept back in again uhiI
nav there are many in full force in dif-
ferent parts Of the City. The mayor sald'
further. that they are to he taken out
,nd Ia purposcs to see that they hre KEEP
ont and do not rcappear while re Is
mayor. The order was at first given
verbally to City Marshal Green, but az
the request of the marshal. Mayor Lane
s,,b,ritfed his order in writing. The order
is as follows:
To Henry NJ. Ercen, City Marshal: :.
G,ir-Nn1r attention is called 70 Stc. 4
III ,h1ntrr 12> Of the Revised StatutyS
* amended by chapter 90 OF the fuplir
I,ws nt 1885 relating to gambling or any
.terbanr or device Of chance. ara w
~ psneciaIy directed 70 prosecute ~
,,,,tiss using or maintaining the gam,
Kim device. commonly known ~ q $40
nancbine" after this date. WITHIN ti''
limits OF this city. >r ,,,r
\ugus,n MAY :. 1"UU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
Cony High School Receives a Gift.

The gifts to Cony High school
of portraits of men from Au-
gusta who have attained national
fame continues. Following the recent
ones of pictures of Hen. James c.
Blaine and Chief Justice Fuller. was
received, yesterday. life-like portrait
of the venerable ex-S nator ]. w. Brad
bury, as present from himself. Not
Withstanding his present confinement
to the house by illness. which we all
regret, Mr.. Bradbury takes the keen
est interest in the news of the dav and
especially in local events. He has
been interested in the idea presented
by hanging these portraits of Augusta'e
sons who have attained fame, in tho
High school. and has made it manifest
in this manner. Before sending the
picture to the school room, he affixed
his own autograph in fine hand. thus
adding still greater value to the gift.
1t is hoped that at no distant date a
picture of the late Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,
who was a Governor United States
senator and q cabinet minister, may
be given to add to this collection of
really famous men in American his
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
OPERA HOUSE LIGHTING.
4 Effects Will Be Equal 10 ANY ia
New England.

The well-knoWn firm of f. BRYANT &
Co, electrical contractors ara eouin-
ping the new Opera house with an
electric equipment of 400 lights which
when completed viii be very similar
to the electric arrangement and effects
OF Keiths new Boston theatre. The
auditorium center viii b. lighted bv a
scroll of 40 lights together with two
clusters of 20 lights each. these lights
being controlled from a large switch
board arranged on the stage. This
same table will control the foot lights.
of which there are 60. the orchestra.
proscenium, border, balcony and fly
lights. The entire house being CON
trolled by a system of intrrlocking
DINNERS Independent of switches. this
giving a very pleasing effect II any part
of the house as desired
This firm makes speciality of cleo
trio equipments for large buildings
and can point with pride to many club
houses, churches. opera houses and
public buildings that they have COM
pleted throughout New England and
the Middle states.
One of the firm, G. A. Ware. who has
been here the past week. has assured
us that when the building Is completed
and ready for occupancy. Augusta will
have a model play house and the cleo
tric effects will be equal to any in New
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
Mrs. Nancy Russell.

Died in this city, on the morning
Of May I, Mrs. Nancy Russell, aged 70
years Mrs. Russell WAS born in Hal
lowell and with the except il Of a few
years residence in Belfast, her whole
life had been passed in Hallowcll and
Augusta, where, Nv hcr many womanly
virtues. she attracted to herself Il
large circle Of friends who Will be deep
~ panied to hear Of her death. 81
will be sadly missed ana sincerely
mourned by her neighhors to whom
she had ever been an example Of cour-
age and hopcfulno -. she never
doubted clouds would break, never
dreamed, though right were worsted,
wrong would triumph.
Two daughters. vino have tcnderly
cared for her with the most untiring
and unsclfish devotion through out all
her widowed years. survive her ana
will have. in this huur Of great be
reavement. the tender sympathy Of
their many friends.
The funeral will be held, At 3 =. NJ.
Thursday, al her late residence, % Elm
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
A TIMELY PUBLICATION.
Finarcial Red Book OF America.

Under the above title. the Financial
Directory Association VI New York CITY
has just issued very unique ana inter-
esting volume. which l.. in effect. y FL
nanCial Elite Directory of the United
States. 1t is a large octave NJ $50 pages
containing about ~ coo names addresses
and occupations OF men. women. and oS-
tltoS reputed u he worth half "a million
dollars ana upward together with those
Of some others worth probably less than
that. but occupying such Important re-
lationS to the financial world az To JUS
fifty their inclusion iu the lis. ~ captains
of American finance. The CpmpilcrS have
expended "a large amount Of time and
money in this undertaking. ana have
made conscientious effort "a produce q
work Of real. practical value to the bust
ness world in general. and especially 70
the promoters Of large enterprises ann
others seeking the cooperation If per-
sons Of fortune and financial reputc. The
work is alphabetically arranged. first as
to states. next rs tu cities. ANA thirdly as
to names. II is attractive in appearance.
convenient for reference. ana affords an
interesting study for nid ana young. rioh
ana poor alike. IL is a book III which ali
loyal Americans must take pride. Pub
liShcd by the Financial Directory Assoc
citation. room III Tribune Building. New
York City. ana will he sent postpaid to
any address in the United states on re-
CENT of Dricc-$1.0U for durable Princess
flexible binding. ur $50 bound i'll cloth.
dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
Recep!i,n to Bishop Goldman. Toniql t.

The reception to be given by st
Marks parish to r.. Rev Bishop Cod
man, this evening, al Saint Catharine's
Han, is public. 1t will be from until
Il o'clock. There will be music by
Dennis Orchestra. ana refreshments
will be served. The committee in
charge again tender an invitation to
all of our Augusta people who desire 10
meet Bishop Goldman, and promise a
hearty welcome. 1t is not intended as
4 church affair but as an opportunity
for all Of our townspeople to meet
gentleman whose life work is to be in
our midst ana who desires on his part
to become acquainted Win as many
Maine people as possible. 1t is to be
hoped that many Twill take advantage
Of this occasion to extend an Augusta
welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

In speaking Of Il letter which appear
cd in the New York Mail and Express
in which complaints are made that the
advance in the price If ice is due to
hoggishness on the part Of the trust,
George y. Lawrence Of this city. the
agent for the company. said that al
though there is an advance. this year.
over what is was. Il wear ago. yet the
price is rot high. The charge, last
summer. was lower than for some
time. but the price that has been made
this year is no higher than the aver
age. while the crop is much shorter
than usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
Will Meet in RockJsnd.

The Maine Association of Local Fire
Insurance Agents will hold its annual
meeting al the Thorndike hotel. Rock
land, Thursday, May II. The executive
committee win meet there at II 4. NJ.
The regular business meeting of the
association will Dc held at 4.30 =. NJ.
and the banquet VIII be served al S p.
NJ. Hon. J. H. Manlty is ,xpected 10
pc guest Of the association on this
occasion and also Hon Henry Lord of
Bangor. president of the Maine State
Board of Trade, Hon. s. W. Carr. in
SuranCe commissioner of Maine. George
Nelly president. and G. NJ. Goddard.
sccrt tary. Of the New England Insur-
ance Exchange of Boston L. c. eros
by, president Of the New Hampshirc
Fire Insurance Company Of Manches-
ter. \. H., and other prominent under
writers in New England
The Maine Association Of Local Fire
Insurance Agents is a branch of a
national srsanization formed for the
purpose Of doing whateve~ may be in
its power for the benefit Of the insur-
ors, the agents ana the companies. The
association is not a body for the max
ing 4 rates. Il seeks BY the discussion
Of Insurance matters ana by advice az
II the construction Of buildings and
safeguards against fire. 10 lessen tn
danger from thu destroying element.
1t also aims to discourage bad practices
in the business policy Of its members
ana to encourage good ones A, the
Rockland meeting. the discussion Of
questions # interest 70 the members BY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

There is more Catarrh IN THIS ~aotirr f
the country than all other !lSct,es MT
together and until the 'a>t few: ycurs AIs
supposed to hc inourahe PR 4 great
many years doctors Pronounced it ii Local
disease. and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure with
local trea tment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh To be a con-
uuires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by +. j.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address.
Sold by Druggists, 15c
falls Family Pills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

\ veteran of the Civil War who
claims Portland as his home, was 50
completely discouraged when he APP
piled at the police station, yesterday
that even the officers, accustomed as
they are to such cases, We're moved t.
pity. From the story the man tells it
81 ms that he had been in Bangor He
bought his ticket for Portland on the
train and when he reached this city
had such q severe case Of car sickness
that he left the train and stopped over
here. He seemed to lose his memory
completely ana could tell for time
but little of what had happened. He
asked for Il place where he might die.
He did not care what became of him
ana took kindly to the pOlceman's of
fer Of a cot in the police station. When
he had recovered he said he often had
similar spells and everything seemed
Il blank for time. He is q man Of
over C. years and has no relatives or
fomly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

Ethel Fl. Jones, superintendent Of
county buildings, has in his possession
several diaries of interest They are
diaries kept by Arthur I. Chaplin, who
enlisted in the 4th Maine and served
during the whole of the Civil War. Mr.
Chaplin, who is a former Augusta boy,
is now in the West where he is a bank
nrcSidpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
Working NIGHT and Uay.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated
globule Of health, that changes weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy.
brair-tag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health.
Only ljc per box. Sold by Bowditch a.
Webster. Augusta; @. III. Beane, Gardi-
ner; s. s. Ligntbody, Waterville.
may7,9u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

The members OF the Methodist church
and congregation will tender recep-
tion IA their new pastor. Rev. II. r.
Dunnack. at the church parlors, Thurs
,lav evening. Other pastors Of the CITY
have been invited and will offer words
of welcome to Mr. Dunnack. There
will be a large gathering, as all the
congregation are eager to welcome
their new pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
Fsnera, o! the Late Mrs. Daniel WhItehousc

The funeral services Of the late MIS-.
Danial Whitehouse were held at the
rnsid. nee % Pleasant street, at : T.
Il T,osday. Rev. Mr.. Hayden ofiic-
lated. and music was rendered ny 'ne
Abnaki Quartet. There We're many
beautiful floral offerings from relatives
and friends and from the Order OF the
Eastern Star and the Womens CHRIS
tian Temperance Union The intermeht
,-os ut Forest Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
STATE HOUSE.
Years Accessions to the Library Will
Be 5000 Volumes.
The Gossip Atou. the Capitol Departments
New Corporations.

State Librarian l.. d. Carver estimates
that the accessons to the library this
year will be 5000 volumes. OF these many
will be law books and naturally they will
be among the most expensive bought.
One section that will be added will be the
books ating on genealogy.
The demand for books of this stamp
has increased wonderfully within the
past few years. Mr. Carleton IL of the
opinion that it is due to the growth in
interest in the Daughters OF the Ameri-
can Revolution ana the Sons of the
American Revolution. Many of the wom-
en- who are about to join the society or
who have joined are putting i'll great
deal Of time searching for the records of
what their ancestors did during the Rev
dictionary period.
In this matter Mr.. Carleton notes .
marked difference between the men ana
women The men are content to take
some ones word for the lineage, rs q
rule. while the women want to see foi
themselves what each member of the
family has done.
This interest does not extend to the
people in this city only. but even takes
IN men ana WOHlcH lIOHl al oNcI N4lN
State. At one time it was hardly pos
sible to remain all day in the library
without finding some woman who was
searching for genealogical records.
In spite of the anticipation that this
would be the duh season for the tray
cling libraries the demand has been I'M
usually good and there are now but on,
Or two OF the IS in the library. These
that are now in will he sent out BY the
f...t If tie week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

The promoters Of the electric road
are not yet ready TO come before the
city government. Thursday evening,
with their petition for location That
does not mean, however that the en-
tcrprise is not to be carried through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

Samuel Trask of Hallowell. who had
his right arm 50 severely injured, Sat
urday, by falling through the railroad
bridge, is doing finely at the City hos
rital, and the surgeons are strongly
in hopes of saving his arm giving him
a good. serviceable member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the family ev-
erv day. Let US answer il today TRY
Ieil-O, 4 delicious and healthfuI dessert.
prepared in two minutes. No boiling, no
baking, simply add boiling water and
set to cool. FlavOrs:-Lemon, Orange,
age a. vour grocers today. 10 cts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

The physicians and citizens of Bel
fast who are interested in the location
Of city hospital. met, Tuesday after
noon. that some definite action might
be taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

Bruce Bros. cash store on the East
side, is packed pretty fun Of goods.
canned goods making particularly
fine showing. all plainly marked with
the low prices that prevail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

The remains Of Fred r. Page. who
died at the Insane Hospital. We're taken
To Skowhegan. yesterday. for inter-
ment. His age was q years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

Il had running, itching sore on my
leg Suffered fortunes. DOan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching in
stantly. and quickly effected permanent
cure" G.. w. Lenhart. Bowling Green, u
mon.wed fri&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

Hon. :. W. Matthews has returned
from Portland where he has been on bust
ness connected with his department. the
bureau of labor and industrial statistics.
While there he had a consultation with
one Of his agents. From him he learned
that the statistics so far gained agree
with those when the canning industry
was touched on by his 1873 report Since
then wonderful growth has taken place
in the Importance Of the industry. The
subject this year will be treated in 4
thorough and exhaustive manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

An article of merit is sure 10 win. So
with the Hop Plasters which are used in
thousands of homes with confidence and
success. Active The moment applied. all
medicine dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

Mrs. F. W. Murray caught a.
pound trout at Lake Co bbosseecontee.
one day this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09
What One Eats

should be the best the world can
furnish. Our stock Of food products
is an all round exhibition Of prize
winners. In quality, variety, and
pleasant prices we claim everything
Avoid cheap canned goods. poor fruits
and vegetables, badly put up. Make
good digestion wait on appetite and
order your groceries from US. You
can't be mistaken here.
Try a barrel of King Arthur flour,
the best bread -FOUR made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

4. =. Gould on the East side. has 4
fine loft for storing stoves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

The men who are employed in putting
in the flooring at the rotundl are conf
IDENTIFY expecting to return to Boston on
the boat. Saturday The work is pro-
crossing 50 well that the border is being
placed in near the line whore the mosaic
work joins with the thing. Then will
come the polishing which will take sew
pral DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

Councillor Mayo was ut the state
House. yesterday, attending TO some rou-
tine matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

The railroad commissioners have not as
yet rendered a verdict on the York Har-
Dor & Beach Railroad accident in which 4
train went off the drawbridge. The
ground has been looked over thoroughly
but no decision has vet been reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

George 5. Pottle of the State board of
assessors was at the State House. yes
terday. ana in speaking Of the drop in
price Of lumber said that from his OBJ
servation he was Of the opinion that
Maine IS like other states in amount OF
building being done. that is, the de-
crease i very great indeed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-09

These companies have filed articles 81
Incorporation with the secretary W state:
f. Z. Allen Clothing Company. organ
lied At old Town for the purpose OF Ctr-
rving IN a clothing bushes, with S3lN
capital stock Of which $500 i Pdi! ~.
The officers are: President. Fred +. NJ
len of Old Town; treasurer. Ernest +.
Jefferson If Bangor. Certificate an
proved. April % 1900
Blanchard Lumber Company. organize
at Portland, for the purpose ~ dealing ~
tni carrying On Il general lumberinG
business with $4,000 capital stock OF
which 500 is paid in. The officers arg'
President. Helen 4. Blanchard Of Con-
cord; treasurer II. w. Blanchard. Ger
tificate approved, May ., 1850.
scammon Manufacturing COMPANY, or-
Manufacturing ana dealing in toothpicka
with $4,000 capital stock Of which ~" L
paid in. The officers are: PTtsldchl Y
Charles f. Seaman Of Portland; treas
urpr Herbert ID. Phillips of Portland
Certiticate approved, May 1, 1900
The oasis., 1900-05-12

the instructions of his employers Is preparing report on the the iron de- posits of the southwest He says that he finds vast bodies of iron ore but its utility and worth cannot be estim- ated until thorough tests and experi- ments have been made. An impress sion has lately prevailed in England that the supply of good iron is becom- ing gradually exhausted This is owing to the fact that of late years iron is in many instances being used in place of wood There are immense lodges of iron ore which cannot be successfully converted into pig iron owing to the pressure of phospherous and other elements. MT. Cartwright expresses the opinion that the price of iron will advance He states that considerable is now being shipped as ballast to Europe from the western part of Mexico.