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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
Augustus New Park.

1t isn't exactly a new park, for inc
State grounds have been nominally 4
park for many years, in fact since the
city was made the capital of the STATE
but the present steps to increase their
attractiveness are the occasion OF con-
gratulations to the citizens OF Augusta.
The place has been, hitherto. a park
in name only, with little attention PAID
to it by the State which owns IT, ana
with no attempt on the part OF the
civ to take advantage of its existence.
At one time, years and years ago, the
State fairs were held in this spot, and
then each summer, the circus pitched
its tents near by. 1t was camping
oround during the war for some of our
Maine regiments before they went to
the front, and for many years the
annual muster was there held. In
these later years it has been simply a
shaded bayfield, with a tennis court at
one end; unvisited except by some
Sunday afternoon stroller who rambled
through it to the old tomb of Governor
Enoch Lincoln at the lower end, near
the river bank.
THE State grounds afford the oppor-
tunity for beautiful park, just what
our city needs. The creation of the
local park commission, last year, was
,lnL "a, nd hn
work now entered upon by the city in
connection with the State will accom-
plish results most gratifying and bene-
fetal. 1t is not proposed to spend a
lot of money, for that is not necessary.
nor will everything be done at once:
but a systematic beginning under the
direction of a landscape artist will be
made The park is n beautiful spot.
posse ssing fine avenues of trees. level.
and convenient to the city. With the
laying out of walks and drives.
flower bed or two, the erection of
few seats and arbors, with possibly 4
fountain ana a statue or two later, II
will leave nothing to be desired in lis
line. The first step is the removal of
the band stand there from Monument
park. and the assurance that this sum-
mer's band concerts will be held on
the new park This settles a veXed
problem. for there has been a strong
feeling that Monument park was not
the best place for the stand and the
concerts At the State park there VIII
be no lack of room for the crowd and
no lawns will get trampled upon. 1t
is the ideal place for evening concerts
When the plans, as now outlined, arc
carried out, Augusta and the State Will
have one Of the prettiest parks in
Maine, and We shall all wonder how
we ever got along without it. Its
name? We suggest Capitol park.
The spot has always been known as
the State grounds" or THE old mus
ter grounds" but those designations
are somewhat awkward and there is
no reason why they should be retained
in common usage. So let Augusta :
new pleasure ground. which is to be-
come such an attractive and important
part of our city. be known as Capitol
park. unless somebody has a better
c1,uunct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

The Indiana Democrats are urging
upon Mr.. Bryan the elimination Of the
1G to l plank from the platform. 1t is
improbable, however, that the Nebras
ka candidate will consent to this. He
probably appreciates very clearly the
fact that the logical result of such a
move would be the elimination Of Mr..
VIM j. Bryan from the party ticket.
Bryan not only stands for 16 to l but
he has acted the part 50 long that in
the minds of American people he has
become that ratio and nothing else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

There always is something refresh
ing in the diction of an up-to-date
Kansas editor Here is one Of them
referring to the Hon. Champ Clark Of
front Of freedom" 1t must be ad-
mittcd that Mr.. Clark is a democratic
gem of the scintilating variety, but
those who have been empaled, at one
time Or another, upon the sharp point
If his Wit have been inclined to think
that there is considerable paste in him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
MANY Lives Saved.

In almost every neighborhood there
is some one whose life has been saved
by Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. or who has been
cured Of chronic diarrhoea by the use
of that medicine. Such persons make
a point of telling of it whenever oppOr
tunity offers, hoping that it may be
the means Of saving other lives. For
sale by Jno Coughlin, III Water St,
Druggist.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
M@ime 00ssa,D1
When Summers lust Ahead.

How can the day be dreary,
How can the heart he sad;
How can the soul be weary
When all the winds are glad
When every bud is lcapng.
Triumphant. from it's bed.
When March is spent and sleeping,
And summers just ahead?
There's joy among the flowers,
There's glce upon the hills;
There's laughter in the showers
That swell the leaping rills;
There's gladncSs in the hedges
Where happy songsters wed,
Exchanging loving pledges.
With summer just ahead.
There's joy in every cluster
of reeds upon the slope;
Each morning lends now lustre
Unto the shield of hope,
why should a heart beat sadly,
An eye look out with dread.
When all the woods ring gladly
And summers just ahead
Chicago Timesf Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

General Thomas II. Hubbard Of New
York. who has made the princcly gift
of $3.50. 900 to Bowdoin for new libra
~ building, is by n means unknown
to the people of Maine, his natiN"
State. but at this time brief account
Of his life will be Of much interest 20
our readers. Thomas Hamlin Hubbard,
4 son of the late DR.. John Hubbard,
governor Of Maine in 1SJ0-52. was born
in Hallowell in 1891, and was graduated
from BowdQin College in the class 81
1857. After graduating. Mr.. Hubbard
studied law and engaged in practice in
New York City. Early in the autumn
Of 1862. he enlisted in the Union army.
and accepted the position Of adJutant
Of the 25th Regiment Of Maine Nulun-
teers Of which Francis Fessenden Of
Portland was then colonel. An older
brother Of Mr.. Hubbard. John Barrett
Hubbard. had enlisted in the fall Of
1851. and raised the first battery of thu
Maine Heavy Artillery. He was killed
at the battle of Port Hudson, May p,
1863: at which time ne was adjutant
IN the staff of Gen. WeitZel. and lei
the attack on Port Hudson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

The annual report of the Portland
library shows a gratifying increase in
the circulation of its books. 1t also
shows q feature encouraging or dis
couraging, according to ones point of
view, not to be overlooked, in the
growing appetite for light reading
evidenced by the fact that so per cent.
of the gain was in the classes of adult
and juvenile fiction, while these classes
comprised IS per cent. of the entire
yearly circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Portland is not a little agitated over
the question Of the fees Of the sherilf $
office and the city council is passing
resolutions favoring sweeping
change. In reply to the tendency 70
blame the Legislature for existing
conditions, the Portland Press says:
THE people of Cumberland county
have only to make known their wishes
in the matter of the sheriff fees 70
have them obeyed. Had any consid-
cradle number Of people gone to Au-
gusta when the last Legislature was
in session and supported the bill
which the county commissioners pre-
scented, that or one substantially
similar would have been passed. But
as nobody asked for it it was not
strange that the Legislature should
have concluded that there was no DC
mand for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

David b. Hill who seems to be loom
ing up just now as the leader of the
eastern Democrats, has assured the
irlends OF Mr.. Bryan that he is for
their candidate if the Nebraska leader
VIII accept platform upon which
eastern Democrats may stand. There
heeoh be the least trouble about this
NIUE matter like a platform is of no
consequence to Mr.. Bryan, what he
wants is the nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Thomas II. Hubbard's war record IS
one of almost unexampled courage and
devotion. From the 25th Maine Regi-
ment he was made lieutenant-colonel
Of the Goth Maine, which regiment was
assigned to the department Of the
Gulf and led his regiment at tn"
battles Of Sabine cross roads, Pleasant
Hill. Cane river crossing-at the last
battle winning the praise of Gems.
Banks. Franklin and Emory and re-
cciving special commendatiOn in the
report of Admiral Porter. Next he
took part in the battle of Marksville,
and on May H. 1864, was commissioned
colonel of the 3Oth Maine Regiment
With his regiment Col. Hubbard was
engaged in the operations in the
Shenandoah valley in 1S6i65, and won
a reputation not inferior to that Of any
officer in the 18th army corps. SubSe
quently he was assigned to duty at
Savannah, Ga, and on July II. 1862
received the appointment of brigadicr-
general by brevet. being at that time
only 26 years Of age, and the youngest
officer Of his rank from Maine. At
the close of the war Gen. Hubbard re
entered the practice of law in New
York where besides the duties of his
business interests and is the vice
president of the Southern Pacific Rail
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
STOCK FARM FOR SALE.

Maple Grove stock Farm. property Of
the late +. d. Harmon. situated on
Brunswick road. about two miles from
Gardiner post office. The farm contains a
field, cut thirty-five tons of hay in 1899:
two pastures, well Watered: wood lot
more than a hundred and fifty cords Of
wood; large orchard; story-and-half
house, eight rooms. good repair; two sta
blea. 10 box stalls; water in house and
well at stable.
This is one of the best farms ever
placed on the market for all farming
purposes. viii be sold at a bargain
Apply to NJ. \. Haraden, Real Estate
Agent. Gardiner. Maine. apr20d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

The presidential candidacy Of Ad-
vain. Some of his Kentucky admirers
have sent him three gallons of twenty
year-old whisky. Even if he should
not attain his political ambitions it is
evident that he will at least be able to
drown his sorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

The latest story from the gifted pen
of James l.. Allen is located in Ken
lucky and is entitled The Reign OF
Law" Mr.. Allen appears to hav,
clipped his sentence a little. 1t should
have read, 1.-THE Reign Of Lawyers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Once more the irreprcssible Carl
Schurz hobs up serenely from below
as the father of 4 new political party.
Just who will compose it does not APP
pear At this time, but it is safe to as
sumo that it will at least include Mr.
Edward Atkinson ana the vociferous
Erving Winslow of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

In May, 1898, Gen. Hubbard gave the
sum Of $4,000 to the trustees of the
Hallowell public library for the pur-
pose of the erection of new wing to
it's beautiful library building. and on
condition that the library and reading
room should be free to all the inhabi-
tants Of the town. In recognition Of
Cen Hubbards liberality, in memory
Of his father. Gov. John Hubbard and
the highly respected Hubbard family
50 long citizens Of Hallowell, the
trustees decided to name the library
the Hubbard Free Library''-which
name appears in one end of the Hub
bard library building, where it is seen
by all travellers who pass through the
beautiful city of Hallowell on the
Maine Central: being just south of the
station, the library grounds adjoining
the Maine Central yard. Upon occa-
sion of the dedication of this new
building an Grafton was delivered by
Prof. Charles +. Richardson of Dart
mouth College, native of Hallowell.
by this magnificent gift to Bowdoin
College, Gen. Hubbard becomes one of
the most generous of the donors to
that pioneer institution of learning in
Maine, and one of the most liberal of
its alumni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Those Populists who attend the
Democratic national convention at
Kansas City would do well to take
along their winter clothing. They arc
liable to find it a very cold place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

1t is really to be hoped that Lord
Roberts is at length actually on his
way to Pretoria. The scoring for a
start that has gone on during the past
few weeks has been a tritle bewilder-
ing to onlookerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

The South African war has certainly
dustry. 1t looks, however, that some
of those brought from England We're
about to be returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Porto Rico is indeed fortunate to
have at the head of its affairs 50 broad
sistant Secretary of the Navy Allen.
The country may expect the very best
results to; come from his administra-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Gen. Gomez announces that he still
has faith in the United States. This
is more than can be said Of certain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
PENSIONS.

Committee on pensions will be In ses-
sion at aldermens rooms on each
Wednesday at 2 o'clock p. NJ, until
otherwise ordered, for the purpose of re-
c1iving claims for state pensions.
ID. d. SEWALL- Chairman.
mar3' dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

An English organ grinder has just
become an earl. There is a growing
suspicion that there are many earls in
England who would make better organ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Lord Roberts plain heartedness ap-
pears to have caught a united British
press. whatever may be said Of the
officials of the war office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

A Georgia cracker laughed himself
to death the other day. He had prob
ably Just heard of Dewcy's candidacy
for the presidency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

VIM. ]. Bryan would feel like a new
man if he could only rid himself of
ex-Gov. Altgeld and the Chicago plat
form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
IS Your Money Working?

c,,olI investors who cannot find good
seomr .iti ~ AZ home should send US their
name ana address. We will do the resi-
Wall Street never offered better opp Snec-
mites for profitable investment ana spec
milton th5n il does today. Write US I'M
mediately. Jno. II. Kimball 4 Co, %
Broadway, n: Y. Please mention III a'
paper. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

While the street awnings are being
put up. why not have the ordinance
as to their height from the sidewalk
enforced?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

SO far as the opinion of his country
men is concerned, Gen. Butler is al
ready a dead fly in the ointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Alfred Austin declares that the irish
are a poetic people, all Of which goes
to prove that Mr.. Austin is not of
Irish descent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Heard the frog chorus yet? That is
one of the pleasures Of spring which
city people fail to get the advantage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Bangor has dog poisoner. A warm
welcome awaits him over this way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
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An article of merit is sure to win. SO
with the Hop Plasters which are used in
success. Active the moment applied. all
medicine dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

An Augusta fisherman, after day
at Cobbosseecontee, sends the Journal
this touching poem:
The fishermen are out for trout,
They go away with laugh ana shout,
And oftcntimeS return home late
Devoid of fish and minus balt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

town parties are gathering in about
800 bushels of its clans per week. If
this is true and the towns people did a
fair amount Of digging themselves,
that locality must indeed be an espe
cially fine one for Names succulent
bivalves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
ARBOR DAY.

The homes. villages and cities of Maine
can be rendered still more beautiful and
attractive If all our people will use the
day in the spirit and for the purpose for
which 1t is set apart.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber In Au-
gusta. this seventeenth day Of April.
In the year OF our Lord one thousand
? nine hundred, and Of the Independ-
ence of the United States Of Amer
lea the one hundred and twenty
fourth.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

this denomination and its deliberations
will be watched with much interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

The old Preble House in Portland is
undergoing thorough renovation
which will include the addition, among
other things, of % new bathrooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

1t really looks as if Turkey would
have to eat crow pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

The fish are new, but the fish stories
are the same old ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

There is said to be a strong incllna-
ton on the part of the leading mem
bers of the Portland city government
to have the almshouse moved to the
Deering farm, which, it is believed Is
really the proper place for II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

Livermore Falls has 80 stores put
declares that it is not at all AFRAID OF
it's ability to provide business Tor All
of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27
ARBOR DAY.
A PROCLAMATION.
BY THE GOVERNOR.

Complying with the statute which
makes 1t the duty Of the Governor to
name and set apart a day for the plant
ing of trees and shrubs, I, Llewellyn
Powers, as Governor of the State Of
Maine, do, with the advice and consent
OF the Executive Council, designate Mon
day, the fourteenth day Of May. A. d.
1900, to be observed throughout the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

doin this spring.
A Portland youth who recently mas
developed into a camera fiend, explains
the possession of his new camera to "a
neighbor as follows: You know my
grandmother died little while ago
he said. and father bought the casket
at place where they give traulhs
stamps and got stamps enough so that
could get camera. ! had been ask
ing him for a long time to get me one
but he said he couldn't afford IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

said, take the examinations for Bow
doin this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-27

by tHt dUVtTHUT.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-04-27

in full in the weekly Middlebury REGIS.
TER so it may come to the notice of
some one who will help to trace it up.
They were as noted here in our county as
were the Veto Morgans in New York,
and they deserve place in the Morgan
Register. | should like to have had you
publish all have in record to them in
Vol. II If not too late | will send It
directly in full. Have you as vet pub
lIshed your book entitled 1.-The Hof Sc
containing history of all the promirent
horses ever In the United States? Also
what have you in regard to strain of
horses known in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Illinois as the Chester Lion? There
have been some very fine ones brought
to this section in an earlier day, and their
descendants are among our horses of
today. | believe they carry Morgan
blood in their veins. mixed with French
Canadian have been tracing up this
family. also, and have some valuable
Information, but still want more of the
founders of the family. Yours truly,
II. b. GORHAM.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-04-27
! COLD Bl00DE0 GREEK.
The Humanity and Skill of Bet
ter Age Than This. Making
the Mos of Things as
They Are.

the art of medicine" said Plato.
''mav be tolerated SO far As it serves TO
cure the occasional diStempers of men
whose constitutions are good; but as for
the rest. let them die-the sooner the
better.
The Greek philosopher was a cold
blOoded fellow. He wanted perfect hu-
man beings or none at all. Lord Bacon.
a greater and more practical man. said
no. Perfect men we cannot have, Med
zeal science can do no more than make
imperfect men a comfortable n possible.
Nowadays il can mitigate all pain and
suffering. and cure many diseases which
were not long since regarded AS incura-
BILE Along these lines the healing art is
making constant progress; ana we hail
the fact with Joy. THIS is because we
have learned more about the origin of
disease than once we knew.
Man Is a machine for eating and di-
costing food, and all his complaints are
more or less directly caused by some
imperfection or disorder of the digestive
organs. But for that We should get
along without pain cor an ache ANA die
finally of extreme old age.
1t follows that any medicine 10 be
effective must be chiefly addressed Ia
the maladies of the stomach, inteStines,
liver, kidneys and bladder. These act
or fail together. such "A medicine is
! Calcura Solvent, discovered and offered
( to the public by David Kennedy. Physi
clan and Surgeon of Kennedy Row
| Kingston, y. l.
DR.. Kennedy looks upon Calcura Sol
vent as practically II specific for the
diseases above mentiOned-sO common
and destructive among US. Standing or
the platform Of his experience, he
earnestly cOmmends il to the afflicted.
Calcura Solvent is for sale by al
druggists at one dollar bottle, but il
your druggist is out of it, then mail ont
dollar to David Kennedy, Physician anC
Surgeon, Kennedy Row, Kingston, \
Y, and he will send one bottle by ex
press, all charges prepaid.
By mentioning this paper and sendin!
your name and address to David kenne
dy, Physician ard Surgeon, Kennel,
Row, Kingston, n. Y, you will recev
free sample of Calcura Solvent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-04-27

The Puerto Rico tariff bill has hcen
ammpd through congress and is Law.
It is nor 50 atrocious As the one which
wa, proposed by the agents of the sugar
and tobacco trusts. bur il is bad enough
1t imposes upon al Puerto Rican pro-
duet, sold in this country II Der cent Of
the Dinglev tariff rates. or > cents a
pound upon tobacco. which the planters
sell fpr 20 cents. aud "A corresponding
levy upon sugar, these being the two
principal articles of export
We have seen and can see no good rea-
son for any such eXaction from, the suf-
fering people of the island. who have
been our loval subjects from the time we
planted our flag upon their territory, and
we regard it a the worst mistake with
which the Republican party is chargeahle
during the last three years. II is certain
IL against the Judgment and conscience
of the great majority of the party.
against the advice of our WlseSt and
safest leaders. against the protests Of
nearly all who are in touch with public
sentiment. With two solitary except
ions every great metropolitan news paper
has been outspoken in opposition to it
and the country press has been nearly As
unanimous. 1t i hard to find a recOgnlZ-
ed statesman who has not condemned il.
To the tariff bill has been added
another. providing for alleged local self
government for the island. which is, if
possible. a greater fraud than the tariff
section. It creates an executive or
i at