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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

which Is sealed against inspection Is
considered as a letter, and postage at
the rate of two cents an ounce charged.
In this. letter differs from a mer-
chandise package, for if a letter has
as much as two cents postage paid up
on it, which is one letter rate, then it
is sent to the destination with the
amount OF postage due charged upon it.
to be collected from the addressee.
Under this law and ruling, a pack
age is considered first class which is
in any way sealed against inspection,
and pOstmasters are instructed to
search through all packages and see
that none are sent which are not prop
erly prepaid, or else rated up. There
fore. any packages which have stamps
sealed across the strings. or are sewed
or pasted up SO that the opening of the
same for examination would cause the
tearing open of the paper or even
stamps over the strings. are ruled as
being sealed against inspection, and
subject to letter postage
BY this 1t will be seen that in doing
up packages for the mail to be sent at
the merchandise rates, one cent for
each ounce. they should De tied in such
way that they could be examined
and done up again at the office of
shipment or destination If necessary,
without either breaking strings or
tearing open papers. This will often
save the collection of extra postage of
the addressee and the unpleasantness
and misunderstanding which arise.
The originating Office is really respon-
Gil h,,<
business and through improper infor-
nation these distinctions are not prop
erly understood. and at the destina-
I ton the addressee is compelled to pay
postage which would not have been
charged had the package been done up
so that it could have been opened
without breakage.
TIE last rule 10 be noted in sending
holiday gifts is that the law compels
postmasters to charge for a whole
package at the rate that would be
charged on the highest article enclosed
Many people in sending packages will
enclose q letter among the articles If
this is discovered letter rates will be
charged for the entire package, and il
Is much better to send the accompanV-
ing letter in the mail separately. The
government allows in books and other
packages just the ordinary Christmas
greeting. and designation for whom the
article is intended. BY strict instruc-
lions OF the law, even this is not al
lowed on merchandise. but in books
there may be- placed upon the blank
leaves or cover simple manuscript
dedication or inscription. provided the
same IS not in the nature Of personal
correspondence. While the govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

livery. Such special delivery matter
is recorded at the office of shipment,
and also at the Office of destination
where it is receipted for by the ad-
dressee: but on it's way is treated the
same as any ordinary mail, and does
not have any special care given il. ex-
cept to be placed in a conspicuous po-
sition on bundles of letters so that it
will be seen ut once While there is
special CELEBRITY given to it's delivery, no
special safety attaches itself to a pack
age or letter bearing one of these
stamps: but by this method an early
delivery is very much surer than in
the ordinary mail. ,e=
For absolute safety in sending any
package, it should be registered, for
which a fee of eight cents is charged
in addition to the full postage. Any
package or letter which is registered
is receipted for from hand to hand by
every person who handles it4 in the
postal service from the time of it's re-
ceipt at the first office until it's de-
livery to the sender, who finally re-
ceipts for it, A receipt is also given
the sender; but it must be remember
ed that while absolute safety is guar
anteed for this mode of transmission,
it is not as rapid as the open mail, as
1t is only transported in the safest
manner and more time is taken for
receipts and the transaction of other
necessary business, so that in register
ing letters extra time should always
be given
1t is a safe rule to consider that reg
81 il.
time, generally speaking, so that about
double the ordinary mail time should
be given in sending anything in this
way. Under the present and improved
system. carriers will receipt for anv
package or letter that may be given
them for mailing and to be registered.
All that VIII be necessary is to give the
package or letter with the proper pos
taee and registry fee TO the carrier
when on his rounds. and he will give a
receipt for the same precisely as if ii
were presented at the registry division
of the postoffice.
BY the above it viii BE- seen that the
principal rules are TO mail packages
early; to see that they are done up in
strong paper and tied with strong
string; to have the addresses legible
and correctly given. and the postage
fully prepaid.
One word more regarding the pre-
payment OF postage. Under the federal
statutes what is called the sanctity of
the mail in this country Is surrounded
by every safeguard. No person. no
matter how high his position. is al
lowed To open the private correspond
ence Of any person in the United
mail. For this reason, any package
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

rnent IS somewhat lenient about direct
ing cards to appear. in packages Of
several holiday gifts. it will prevent
any possible stake if oil such things
ere sent as above suggested in an ac-
oomTanying letter rather than in the
package itself
The possessions Of the United States
in foreign territory are generally I'M
der domestic rates of postage; but in
sending To any foreign country, or any
OF the American possessions, it is bet
ter to inquire at the post office what
ire rates are than to take any chances.
or course all foreign matter should be
mailed earlier than the domestic pack
ages
The conditions of the Augusta post
office are 50 different from those Of
other Offices that, as our readers are
aware. there is no time. day or night.
during the whole year when the let
ters or packages may not be mailed or
delivered. and postage stamps in linn
tied quantities obtained at the post
office proper: and with the exception
OF Sundays, when legally prohibited,
mail may he registered at the most
Office either at the registry division or
ct the general delivery window at any
hour of the day or night. During the
rush of business extra hours will be
ven the regular divisions. so that
there Will be accommodation for the
public at the stamp and registry Win
dows. which it is not necessary to
specify at the present time as the ar
engagements are such that SO far as the
public is concerned il can be assured
of being able TO receive or send mail
by applying at the post office at its
own convenience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

Work has been progressing rapidly
at the bureau Of labor statistics and
Commissioner S. w. Matthews. assisted
by Major c. J. House, is now putting
the finishing touches on the report,
much of which is already in the hands
of the printer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14
STATE HOUSE.
Educational Needs Of the Isc-
lated Townships.
Trustees Of State Normal Schools
Meet a. State House.
k!tey, Elliot & South Berwick Railroad
Petition.

Maine stands high in the educational
advantages offered her sons and
daughters and her reputation is wide
spread in this respect But for all
that, in this direction as in most others
there is still room for improvement.
There is great and pressing need
from those isolated districts whose op-
po-tunities for education are extreme
y limited. Superintendent of Schools
W w. Stetson, in all interview with a
Journal man, yesterday said:
We have something over SO commu-
mites and unorganized townships ir.
this State. Schools have been estah-
lished in about one-half OF them. Many
OF these communities have no conmu-
nication with the outside world except
over foot paths, across lakes or down
rivers. Most of the parents are anx-
ious to have school privileges provided
for their children and the children as a
rule are eager to learn and give prom
Use Of becoming good scholars if they
but have the opportunity.
An appropriation for founding these
schools has been found to be INSULT
Gent and the amending and parfecting
of this law Will devolve upon the Leg
islature."
superintendent Stetson has always
been tiTeless in his efforts TO bring the
school system OF the State rs near per
lection as possible and has observed
the condition Of the isolated and ne
elected townships With much concern
He mas strong hopes, however, that the
State will extend to them every ad-
vantage in its power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14
Death OF Mrs. Sarah W. Wheeler.

Mrs. Sarah ". Wheeler widow of
VIM. II. Wheeler. who Was for four
years, 1850 to 1854, editor and part
owner Of the Kennebec Journal. died
in California, Nov. %. in the SOth
year of her age. At her request her
body was cremated at Pasadena, Cal.
The ashes will be brought TO this city
and placed in the grave beside her
husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

\ meeting of the executive council of
the Savings Bank Association of Maine
was held at the rooms of the kennebec
Savings Bank. Thursday. at which it
was voted to hold the annual meeting
of the association at the rooms of the
Portland Savings Bank, Portland.
Tuesday Jan. /, 1901. Out-of-toWn
members present were Edward y.
Noyes. treasurer of Portland Savings
Bank. Seth Nj. Carter of Lewiston.
John l.. Crosby. treasurer of Bangor
Savings Bank. Weston Thompson of
Rruns wick. and Edwin stone of Hidde-
ford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

Augusta, Me- Dec. II, 1890
To the Honorable Mayor and City coun-
Gil Of Augusta:
| have the honor TO submit herewith a
city for the nine months ending Noyern-
her 80 1909. together with Il statement of
other several accounts for the same nin.
months.
TO the expended" column Of the ex-
peRse account should be added the
amounts corresponding on roll of ac-
counts NJ. l. a summary Of which is
herewith given.
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER e. PARKMAN,
City L.uditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?,

This question arises In the family ev-
cry day. Let us answer it today. Try
Jel-O, a delicious and heathful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking. simply add boiling water and
set to cool Flavors: Lemon. Orange
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get Il pack
age at your grocers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

The trustees OF the State Normal
schools met in Superintendent Stet-
sons Office at the State House, yester-
day forenoon. and discussed the needs
of the several Normal schools and ap-
pointed a committee 10 draw up a re-
port setting forth the appropriations
needed by the different schools. The
board of trustees include George NJ
Warren, Castine; ]. w. Fairbanks,
Farmington; Prof. II. l.. Chapman.
Brunswick; G. A. Robertson, Au-
gusta; William ]. Knowlton, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

The Maine railroad commissioners.
Col. J. B. reakes. b. r. Chadbourne
ESQ. and Hon. Parker Spofford. Went
to Winthrop, Wednesday, On their way
TO Sa5attus and thence TO Lewiston.
They Went by road. that the new mem
Der of the board might go over the
proposed route Of the new electric road
from Lewiston to Augusta before he
voted upon it. 1t appears as if the
commissioners We're satisfied With the
Augusta end of the route. One hear
ing has been held. but one of the com
misioner's term had expired and the
vote could not he taken. When Mr..
Spofford was elected to the place he
declined to vote till he had been over
the proposed route. Thus the delay OF
tie INSTRUMENTATION Journal special
from Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

Secretary 3. Walker McKeen of the
State Board of Agriculture is prepar-
ing a synopsis of the State Dairy AS
Scciation'S meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

Accidents come with distressing fire.
cuency on the farm. Cuts. bruises, stings
sprains. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without 1t.
N. " .f&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

About 300 State certificates We're is
sued to Maine school teachers. yester-
day. Including these about one third OF
the teachers of the State now have
these certificates. The examinations are
purely voluntary and it is creditable
to those teachers who have ambition
and push enough to try for the certifi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

state Insurance Commissioner ;.
w. Carr If Augusta, was in Lewiston.
Thursday afternoon at 4 hearing be-
fore the mayor and board of alder
men in the ca Sc Of the recent fire which
de- me- ged the Lincoln street bottlin@
establishment Of Philip Cohen 10 the
ALLEGED extent Of $500 IN view of the
fact that the building had beer afre
seH eral tinres within a few months,
and that Just before an alarm was
rung in this last time the premises had
been loo%ed over by q police officer. il
was deemed advisable 70 investigate
with 4 view of learning the cause Of
the FIRE. The hearing WAS private and 2
number of witnesses We're examined.
Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-14

Articles of association have been re-
ceiVed at the office of the railroad COM
missioners from the directors of the
Kittery, Eliot &, South Berwick Street
Railroad Co., asking the approval of
the commissioners for the construction
of a street railway from a point at the
track of the Portsmouth. Kittery &
York Street Railway Co, in kittery
to the town line between kittery and
Eliot, thence to South Berwick and to
a point in the travelled part of the
bridge over the Salmon Falls river
which is the State line between Maine
and New Hampshire. They would al
so construct two spurs, one through
South Berwisk, the other from Eliot,
running through Dover to the New
Hampshire line.
The length of the proposed line is Is
miles and the capital stock of the
corporation is $64 900 divided into $40
shares Of 500 each. The directors are.
Francis Keefe and Henry /. Durgin Of
Eliot and Wallace D. Lowell of New
ton. Mass. Samuel w. Emery. ESD.
Of Portsmouth il the attorney for the
petitioners.
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Report Of City Auditor.

SUMMARY OF ROLL OF ACCOUNTS
NO II. 1900
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
Pictures OF the Passion Play In
the EEVRHiaaU
NEXT TAILS FESTIVAL.

Prof William r. Chapman of New
York, the director of the Maine festival,
was in Portland recently and chatted
with a reporter regarding the prospects
for next fall.
Mr.. Chapman was very enthusiastic
over his plans for the concerts at Port
land, Bangor, Manchester, N. H., and
Burlington, vt. This year the Maine fes-
tival will open in Bangor, which Is to
have two afternoon and three evening
concerts on October /, and 3. The solo
lists Will be Lillian Blauvelt, Nine. Schu-
mann-Heink, Margaret Lemon, Alice
Sovereign, Signor Campanari, Gwilym
Miles, Frangcon Davies, Ellsworth Giles
and Richard Burmeister. The perform
ance of "Elijah" will have Frangcon
Davies in the title role in which he is
conceded the greatest singer of his time
and the quartette will be Margaret
Lemon, Ellsworth Giles, Alice Sovereign
and Gwilym Miles.
At Portland October 4, 5, and g. the
Bangor programme will be duplicated.
At Burlington. October s, Prof. Chap
man will give two concerts in which he
will present Grace Haskell Barnum,
Charlotte Maconda, Nine. Schumann-
Heink and Campanari "Elijah," with
Frangcon Davies, Miles, Miss Barnum
and Miss Sovereign as soloists will be
given. At the New Hampshire festival,
to be given at Manchester October IL, 10
and 10, Mr.. Chapman will have Hen ri
Blaisdell as assistant director. and give
series of concerts in which Schumann-
Heink, Miles, Campanarl, Maconda and
Giles are to sing. There will be large
chorus, smaller, however, and less trained
than that of the Maine festival, which is
now said to be in the finest form in it's
history. Last year 1T was conceded to be
the best large chorus in the country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

The stories of life in the dashing First
Maine cavalry as told for the Portland
Sunday Times by Mr.. Charles f. Dam
of this city, will be continued in tomor-
rows Issue. Mr.. Dam tells of the excit-
ing events Immediately following the
Battle of Gettysburg, of the time VIII en-
on a reconnaissance the regiment marched
over 100 miles in "a hours and of many
Incidents grave and gay of the life of the
soldier. No veteran of the war should
fail to read these stories of the great con-
fiict.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
10 MERRYMEETING PARK.

All you already for the excursion to
Bath and Merrymeeting park next Sun
day? If not, don't miss it, as it offers
more Inducements for a days outing
than any other. just think of it, a sail
the whole length of Casco Bay and nine
miles up the Kennebec to Bath then a
trolley ride to the beautiful Merrymeet-
ing park in Brunswick and return. The
steamer leaves at sharp Get lunch ON
the steamer or dinner at the park or
take a lunch basket with you.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
DEATHS.

In this city, July IS, Michael j. Nally, aged
% years.
funeral from his late residence, A37 Fore
street, Sunday afternoon at 1.8O O'clock.
tSeryices at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception at O'clock.
In Knightvie, Solth Portland. July Is, Mar
tina Ann, widow of IgnatiuS j. Rand, aged 81
years.
Funeral services Sunday at 1.3O D. m. at the
Methodist church. Knightyllle.
In Thomaston, July 10, Theodore French,
aged 80 years.
In Gardiner, July 8, Alexander S. Dow,
In West Waldcboro, July 8, Mrs. Alice Genth-
ner. aged % years.
In ROckand, July 7, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Perry.
aged A. years.
In Waldoboro. July 4, Fred L. Hanson, aged
% years.
Iu Viualhaven. July 8. George W. Mills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

The new musical farce in which William
Harris VIII present Louis Mann and Clara
Lipnan win be Gale All on Account
of Eliza
Blanche Walsh S criticism of italian &C.
tresses in her description of a production
of Quo Vadis seen in Naples, has created
considerable comment.
Since the announcement Of the arrange
ment between Kiaw & Erlanger and Della
Fox for her appearance in "rhe Rogers
Brothers in Central PARK next season,
and TO head her own company in new
play the following year, the little come
dienne has received many letters of con-
graduation.
Augustus Thomas's Alabama" and
In Mizzoura' are two of the most sue
cessfuI American comedy dramas. 1t is
believed that his new effort, 1.-The Gen.
tleman From Texas win prove even a
greater hit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

To most ears tbe word
money" IS attractive.
Come in aDd see bow you
can save moDey by spcDd-
ing. We've bad our fun
With 500 SuDmer Suits:
81 of them still Oh band.
Now come in to-day oDd
have your funl We'd
rather lose money on these
81 than to carry them
over to uDotber season.
Some were as high as $l4
some as low as $lO-
Your pick now for $7.63.
Come quick.
Furnishing Goods Dept.
Big, English squares. all
silk scarfs, 48c.
High band collars lOc.
tbe very best.
Negligee sbirts 48c apd
6oc. Worth 75c and ST. re-
spectively.
Belts Csc, 48c and 75c.
White lawn puffs TIC.
s h q W k pit h 0 s e.
(seconds) fancy colors.
92c a box Of six pair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
CHARGED WITH EMBEzzLEMEN L

BY direction of the. Boston police a
young man named Scott was arrested in
this city yesterday. He is wanted on a
charge of embezz lement,. the amount in
dispute being about $50. Scott was found
at Bucks hotel where he has been at
work for several days. He expressed him
self as perfectly willing to return to Bos-
ton and face his accusers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
RIVERTON PARTIES.

Miss Henrietta D. Rice entertained a
party of six at five o'clock last Thursday
afternoon at the casino. In the evening
Mrs. Fl. S. Osgood entertained a party of
friends in honor of Mrs II. r. Virgin.
Dinner was served in the red room The
tables were daintily arranged for the oc-
casion and the affair was most enjoy
able 0na
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
UNDERWOOD SPRING.

There will be no more popular tri p
with amusement seskers today than the
ride out on the Yarmouth line to Under
wood, where the Fadettes will give their
concerts at the usual hours amid the
beautiful surroundings. No matter what
the weather is the Fadettes play just the
same. in case of rain the concert being
given in the Casino. Every body speaks
In praise of the dining room and the ex-
cellent shore dinners which are served
there. Underwood is one Of our most
popular places of resort always, but espec-
tally so on Sundays, when the piazzas of
the Casino are cool and comfortable and
the dining room is well filed with pa
irons. The Fadettes play in the Casino
on Sundays at 6 p. IN. A great many
people take this opportunity to go out
and hear them, for it is a time when
there are few others attractions and
many prefer the music indoors to listen
Ing to it in the open air. No visitor
should leave Portland without going to
Underwood.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
THE SUMMER GIRL.

In tomorrows Sunday Times the
switch tender will relate how that name
was first given to the young women who
come to Maine to spend the summer and
how Maine railroad was the pioneer
in the art OF advertising the summer
resorts OF the Atlantic coast
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

He viii be interested in the article to
be published in tomorrow's issue of the
Portland Sunday Times telling what the
wear during the summer season if he
would be correctly dressed and it is just
as easy to wear the proper kind of clothes
as it is to appear attired in garments of
any old style.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

have complaints to make. 1t Is some
thing OF a task to do all of this and then
when all Is completed the committee
has to carry out the plans AMI the pub
lilo, as Is most natural, tinds it's pleasure
in critizing anything which may not
seem to them to be just as it should be.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
MARR AGES.

In Appleton, July 7. Charles L. Carleton of
Appleton and Edith M. Brown of South Union.
port and Ada o Coamorq Of R o1dsn 81 ROCK
In Rockport July 4, George ID. Bowley OF
R0ckland and Mrs. Belle Young OF Thomaston.
In kockland. July 3, Alnert II. Morris of Phil
burg Ont.
In Friendship, July q BERTHE d. Simmons of
Friendship and Eva M. Fossett of Bremen.
In Jefferson, b. f. Knights and Mrs. Mary T..
Jewett.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14
GO TO HOPE ISLAND

The wholesale grocery house of C. A.
Weston g. Co., will be closed all day to-
day as they go to Hope island on their
fourth annual outing, where the day
will be spent in the usual sports and
pastimes of a picnic party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-14

IT'S TO EAT,

Not merely to look at-the Fruit we offer at Our
Saturday Sales. And by the way, these same Satur-
day Fruit Sales are quite institution. Fruit
lovers appreciate them, at least Our sales in this
line grow bigger and bigger each week. Well,
people will buy what they want, if they find it.
Particularly when, as is the with Fruit the
Price is Right Why don't you test the truth of
our Fruit story There Blueberries from Pig
Hill, plump ones free from dirt Melons of all sorts,
Pines, Plums, Backberries, Raspberr,s, Ba lanas,
Strawberries, etc.