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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22
A GOOD DEAL OF NONSENSE
About Blood Purifiers and "Tonics. I"

Every drop of blood, every bone
nerve and tissue in the body can be re-
newed in but one way. and that is,
from wholesome food properly digested.
There is no other way and the idea
that medicine in itself can purify the
blood or supply new tissues and strong
nerves is ridiculous and on par with
the fol rol that dyspepsia or indI-
oestion is germ disease or that other
faIIacv. that IA weak stomach which re-
fuses to digest food can be made 10 DO
SO. by irritating and inilamirg the
bowels by pills and cathartics.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure in
digestion. sour stomach, gas and bloat-
ing after meals, because they furnish
the digestive principles which weak
stomachs lack, and unless the &c
fciency of pcpsin and diastase is sup
piled il is useless to attempt to cure
stomach trouble by the use of tones.
pills" ard "tatharticS" which have
absolutely no digestive power, and
their only effect is to give tenn
porary stimulation.
one grain of the active principle in
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest
1000 grains of meat eggs and similar
foods and experiments have shown mat
they will do this in a glass bottle at
proper temperature, but of course are
much more effective in the stomach.
There is probably no remedy 50
universally used rs Stuart's Tablets
/ because it is not only the sick and all
ing. but Wei people who use them at
every meal to insure perfect digestion
and Sc ilnii;itio of the food.
People who enjoy fair health take
stuart's Tahl IS as regularly as they
| take their meals. because they want
to keep Well. prevention is always let
ter than cure and StuartS Dyspepsia
tablets do both: they prevent ind
gestion and they remove it where, ii
exists. The regular use of one or two
| of them after meals will demonstrate
their mcfit and efficiency better thau
any otlrr argument. fchlS20 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

The committee on interior waters
voted to report favorably on eight mat
terS. Thursday afternoon, as follows:
Bill Incorporating the Sandy Stream
Dam and Improvement Company: bill
amending the charter of the PenobScot
East Branch Driving Associations; bill
authorizing a dam and piers in the
Nadawaska river in Stockholm planta-
ton. ArooStook: bill Incorporating the
Tunk Pond Water Power Company: re
solve. in aid of navigation on Moos-
head lake; bill Incorporating the Union
River Water Storage Company: bili
authorizing Simeon |. Davis to main
tain wharf in Lake Maranocook, Win
,hrop. bill extending the charter OF the
Winn Wafer Company: and bill au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22
RESUBMISSION.
Its Pros and Cons Argued Be-
tore Temperance Committee.
General Academy Bill Discussed and
Passed by Senate.
K nnebec Counbs Legislative Apporiionmen Mt
The Committee Hearings. Thursday.

Thursday was anCthe: busy day, OF
course, for Thursday is always a busy
day during the session. but il lacked
the spectacular features of WedHpS-
day. and il had no hearing continuing;
until O'Clock in the morning. The re-
submission hearing was the event of
til" day and ii pretty We'll fulfilled ex-
pcItationS. The morning session was
unexpectedly short in the House. be-
ing over at ll.l5. while the Senate
found something to occupy itself with
until l2.15. The adjournment was I'M
Ill 10. THIS morning. There will pruba-
bly, he opposition, this week. to an ad-
journment from Friday morning until
Tuesday morning.
in the House most of the hour was
devoted to the reading Of bills. A feu
new measures of no great Importance
drifted in under suspension of the
rules. The last big batch of remon-
stranceS against resubmission. ia in
number, came in and was turned over
I" The committee on temperance. The
urly debate Of the morning was over
the resolve carrying $1,000 to aid in
paying the expenses of 90. NJ. West
brook. 80. &. Bath. and the Maine
President Mckinley. March. A. This
wa taken from the table where it had
been for TWO weeks. by Powers Of Fort
Fairfield. Cook of Nassalboro moved
its indetinite postponement. At once
there was ii railying OF old soldiers
around the flag. and Walls of Niual-
haven. Williams of SargentNille Garlic
ton of Winthrop and SWEET of I\ittery
urged the passage of the resolve in
justice TO the Guard and that Maine
may he represented at the inaugural
Davis of WaterVille made his maiden
speech. opposing the resolve on
political grounds. The motion to m
definitely postpone was lost 81 to II
and the resolve was put upon its
passage. The three Lewiston hospital
resolves, tabled. Tuesday. and assigned
for Thursday. We're passed without a
word of opposition.
The unusual length of the Senate
session Was mainly caused by Il long
discussion of the general academy bill.
Several amendments We're offered and
each. after more or less talk. was with
drawn SO that the bill was at last
passed practically as it came up from
the House. The speakers on this sub
ject We're Senators Plummer. Virgin.
McFadden. Weeks. Noble. Bryant ana
Prince Morrison Of York introduced 4
resolve favoring the passage by CON
gress Of the amendment to the army
bill equalizing the pay Of the vc,un-
teers il the war With Spain. 1t Was
given its two readings ana passed I'M
der suspension Of the rules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

The commit:ee on inland fish and
game had a busy afternoon. clearing
away many matters 1t was voted
ought To pass on me following meas
urcs: Biu closing the tributaries of up
per and io-.cr Stone ponds i'll stone
ham; bill preventing throwing of saw
dust ana waste into streams of Naples
ana Raymond: bill closing the tribu-
taiies Of Duck pond, Cumberland count
~: bill prohibiting fishing in certain
parts Of Sandy river and tributaries,
bill prohibiting fishing except with
artificial flies in Gu!l pond and ponds
On SaGlleblCk mountain resolve earn 81
ing $1,000 10 screen outlet Of Sebago
lake; ana bill making october an open
tim on deer i'll AndroScotgin county
Ii was voted ~ report ought nC' I"
pass on the bill cutting of the last II
days Of the present open time on deer
Legislature ineXptdient was voted on
the bill opening rords in St"ncham 70
ice fishing. Leave 10 Withdraw WdS
voted the petitioners Tor law 70 pIe-
vent the throwing pr refuse mt" m
bago lake, the petitioner FOR 4 law n
lowing bait to he taNen from Jo'k
stream in Monmouth. L.itchfeld ana
Wales, and the ptitio lers for Q law al
lowing suckers TO be taken from Clear
water pond in Farmt lgton and Indus
try. Several other II alters adFefNS"1
for hearings were REF FRED Ia the coii-
misSionarS ~ properly undc thc.r gurus
diction. Several matters Wee lett ON
the table for action later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

u"n with total population of 1921,
one representative.
windsor. Clinton. Albion and China.
total population 4icS, one representa-
tive.
Nassalboro. Pittston ana Randolph.
total population of 1915. one renre-
sentative.
chelsea and Litchfield total porula-
tinn 4l49, one representative.
West Gardiner. Monmouth ana
winthrop. total population 40l1. on
representatives.
Wayne. Fayette. Sidney. Belgrade.
ana Vienna, total Population C7go. one
representative
Readiield, Mt. Vernon. Rome and
Oakland, total population 1893 one
representative.
Inc following nominations by Governor
Hill, were made, Thursday:
chairman Board of Registration. Ban,
s"f-James y. Boardman. Bangor
Coombs. CaStine
Trial iGstice-Walter' s Downs. South
Berwick.
Dedimus iusticc-Henrv ID. Worth. CO.
ngton.
Notary p!blic--F. Z Smith. Augusta
Alonzo Is. Trip, Wells; 6. w S Pu.-
nam. York; John G. Allen. Portland
justices of the peace and e,uornm-\v,j-
liam X Lnat. Benton ,Falis,; Levi r.
Mari, Washington: l.. T. Hahn. Lincol,-
Vile: \. Il. Cole, Smitnfield; f. H. Bar
lett, K Imford
tFor regular proceedings, routine mat
ter, remarks. etc. see official stcno-
graphic report in another cOlGmnb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

The committee ON taxation had near
ing on the bill repeating the law ol lN'
for the taxation of vessel property ll'is
law provides an arbitrary rate OF taxa
ton according to- the tonnage and age Oh
the vessel Its -c1,cal would leave vessel
propert- to be assessed and ta%eC IKE
other property. as it was before lS''- Inc
hill repealing the law was favored bH
John T. Kelley az Bath, while +. {. PUN
mer of Bath VI. ID. Sewail of Bath. oap'-
H. NJ Bean ri Camden. and H. NJ gar
gent Of Port and, spoke against TIE p''
ana in defelr-e of the present system
Other vessel owners and builders Prese"'
in opposition to the bill were > X. fei'H :
Amos Haggett ana James {. Muillsah -
Bath. A. ". Clark and J. ". Parker p
Portland. ana Frank y. Nasrblrh q
Thomaston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22
Lewistons Reception 10 Governor Hill Post
Doned

The Lewiston board of trade on ac-
count of contingencies which have
arisen which were unforeseen. have
decided to postpone for the present
the reception to GOV. Hill which was to
be rendered to him ut Lewiston .ity
hall on the evening of Feb -. The grip.
and the fact that it is in Lent. which
was overlooked in setting the date. are
the chief reasons for the postponement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

W. :. Murray of Lewiston. who paid
a visit to the capital city. Wednesday,
probably enjoys the distinction Of
standing as high among his fellowmen
as anyone in the community. His height
is said to be feet and inches. and
ne is a well built man. in the bargain
Augusta has some tall men, but Mr..
Murray can look down on any of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

Manager George Williams of the
Cony High school base ball nine. re
ceived Il letter. Thursday. from Presi-
dent Lowell of the Maine High School
League. stating that Deerins would
withdraw from the league on account
of financial difficulties. The vacancy
thus caused will be filled by Freeport
who will carry out the same dates that
Deering would have had she remained
in the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

The committee on finances voted to
report ought To pass on a resolve carry
ing $4,000 10 ALLOW Maine to help build
the New England building at the Pan
American exposition at Buffalo. and to
provide z Maine exhibit. The hIll calls
for a board of five commissioners to be
appointed at once by the Cove NOR and
to serve without pay. The committee
voted IL report oCght TO pass on Il re
solve of $4,000 for the Augusta city hos
pital resolve. The petitioners for an
appropriations for The Lincoln County
Agricultural Society We're voted leave
to withdraw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22
HaIe's
Honey Of
Horeh0und
and. Tar

should be taken at the first sign of
Grip. 1t cures. 25f, soc, sI.oo per
bottle; the largest size cheapest. At
all druggists. Take none but Hale's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

thorizing Mdniey Morrison Of Clinton
to maintain piers ana booms in the
Sebasticook river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

Accidents come with distressing fire.
cuency on the farm. Cuts. bruises. stings
sprains DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil re-
leves the pain Instantly. Never safs
without 1t.
~, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22
All About You

people are suffering from colds in
the head, with fever depression and
weakness. Its the Gripl BE ready
when II first attacks voui
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

If your druggist cannot supply you, send us one
dollar and we VIII express a large bottle to you,
all charges prepaid. Be sure and give us your
nearest express once Address, }. c. AYEE Co,
Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

The committee on judiciary spent
most or the afternoon on the PROPOSED
new libel law. The bill was exDlained
and discussed With the committees sec
ton by section. by Hon. H. Nj. Heath
of Augusta. He showed that this hin
whose enactment is asked by the urjt-
ed press of Maine is simply d matter of
justice to the newspapers to give Them
the fair play and the protection they
are entitled to under the present con
dltions OF nrwsGatherng Names
present libel laws are out Of date. not
having been changed in generations
and being wholly inadequate to mod
ern conditions. Nearly all the states
nave modern laws on tins sub icct
giving the publishers more protection
the bill is framed in the Massachusetts;
law. {. b. Eurleich addressed the com
mittec briefly in favor of the bill stat
ing that it had behind ii the united
support Of the press of Maine Nj. n
l.. ToWle of the Bangor News also ad-
dressed the committee in behalf of the
measure. Other -eWSpaper men of the
State present at the hearing We're J. T.
Bass of tne Bangor Commercial. OScdr
Wish of the Portland Argus, Geo. :.
Rowell of the Portland Advertiser. u.
y. Thayer of the RockIand Star. vii
liam Dow of the Portland Express. ana
+. Il. Nichols Of the Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

speaking clearly, strongly and ahIy as
she always does. She ouotnd from
Governor Hill. Congressman Iittletield
"hd me late Nelson DineIev IN defense
~ me present law as Il blessing 10
Ni"lflc she said that the people If
-faihe nave not changed since 1854 She
l'" no rear of the result Of a resub
mission campaign but preferred 10 be
A'thdih3 time and money in aogres
NNe' construction work. She declared
tnat prohibition at its worst is hattar
thdh license at its best. and made
comparisons With license statas ,na
'nid OF her Investigations and studies
an over the Union. F.y-Countv Alton
hty tunnels of Belfast, Mrs. Hannah
D. Halley of Winthrop, and Grant Poo
erS. the late Prohibition candidate for
'"F'iEor. were the last Speakers of tho
"lie!hoon and IT 6 o'clock the commit
tee adjourned
IN me evening the hall was we'll filled
though leSubnli*Son was no longer the
'htiii". Grant Rogers addressed the
N"-H!.ltice on behalf of the bill referred
from IN" last Legislature making if
compulsory for judges to give iaiI SEN
tence 10 liquor sellers instead of on
toHil as At present. Later the meet
me assumed more the form of n good
old fashioned temperance rally with
speeches by Chief Templar Game and
others. The hearing closed at O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22
Old Coughs

First you think it is a little
cold, nothing but a little hack
ing cough; then a little loss in
weight; then a harder cough;
then the fever and the night
sweats. Then consumption.
Better stop the disease early.
Better cure your cough today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

For regular proceedings. routine mat
ter, remarks. etc, see official Stcno-
graphic report in another cOlGmAD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22
Ayers
Cherry
PectOral

lifts that pressure on the chest !;
takes away that feeling of suf-
location heals and makes
strong.
Three sizes: 2Se., &c., sl.O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-22

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-28
King Edwards Proclamation

London. June 2S.-Ths King last
evening in a proclamation fixed next
June as the time for the coronation
ceremonies. The order was read today
from the balcony OF st. James palace by
bedIzened official called the "Acting
Garter Of the King at Arms" During
the reading OF the proclamation the
King, Queen and others occupied
stand in the grounds Of Marlborough
House opposite. The King will confer
with the lord mayor this afternoon and
select the exact date for the ceremonies.
When he had concluded the reading
OF the proclamation at St. James palace
tae Acting Garter, preceded by b eralds,
went to the Temple Bar where the
document was also read. From there
be proceeded to the Royal Exchange on
the steps OF which the proclamation
was repeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A Paris paper says the Pope is seri-
ously Ill.
Fatal cases of bubonic plague are re-
ported from Oporto, Portugal.
Spain is making vigorous efforts to
repair her depletion OF armament.
The total population OF Paris is placed
at 2,714.96S by the census just COM
pleted.
Because of the low rates Of interest
offered the new Philadelphia city loan
Of 50, 900, 900 8 per cent. has failed.
A cable from Paris stated that the
shortage In the French wheat crop
would probably neoessitate the I'm
portation OF at least 36, 600 bushels
this year.
At q conference Of the foreign minis
ters at Pekin the Pritish representative
declined to agree to 10 per cent. In
crease on the tariff 10 the event that
China finds herself unable to pay.
A force of Beers attacked Richmond,
Cape Colony, yesterday. The battle
lasted all day, and, according to British
adyices, the Beers retired at nightfall
on the approach of British reinforce
ments.
In a race never excelled on the
Thames, Ysle's varsity crew won the
great inter-university rowing event OF
the year iD the last half mile Of the
four-mie course yesterday by a scant
two lengths 10 1887, with Harvard, ex.
hausted, seconds behind.
John Walter Drew, who, during the
past twenty years. has done reportorisl
work for all OF the daily papers and
most of the trade publications OF Wash
ington, died at local hospital yester-
day, after an illness of eight months.
during which time he was confoed to
his bed.
The contest over the wardenship oil
the new federal prison at Atlanta, Ca,
was yesterday evening settled at Q
conference between the President and
the Attorney General. The latter will
H fRHSsS Of Huntington, W. Va. Mr..
Hawks formerly was superintendent OF
the peuitentiary at Moundsville,
w. Va.
Former Senator German was guest
OF honor at a dinner yesterday given by
Mr.. Joseph Friedenwald at his coun.
try home, White Hall Manor, Balti-
more county. Mr.. Friedenwsld de-
clared for Mr.. German for the United
States Senate. Others who advocated
his candidacy we're General Baugh-
man, former Governor Jackson. Mr..
Bernard Carter, Mr.. Edwin Wsrfield,
Mr.. J. F. @. Talbot. Mr.. German WAS
nonoommittsl In his speech.
While attempting to save his dog George
B. Washington, colored man, fell into the
canal at Georgetown, d. O., yesterday and
was drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-28
TO PRESERVE AN HISTORIC
PLACE.

Mr.. Edwin Fairfax Nsulty, of Phila-
deldhia, representing the board Of re.
gents OF the Washington Manor Asso-
citation, had an interview by appoint
ment yesterday with President McKin.
ley for the purpose of asking him to
Join the membership OF the board. The
object of the association Ia the purchase
and preservation Of Hardwood. COM
prising q mansion, and grounds of 1853
acres, situated 10 West Virginia, about
twelve miles from Harper's Ferry. The
mansion was built in 1929, under the
superintendency OF General George
Washington for his brother Col. Samuel
Washington. 1t Is now In possession
of John Augustin Washington, q lineal
desceDdent OF Samuel Washington.
James and Dolly Madison were mar.
ried in the house In 1894, and Louis
Philippe afterwards King Of France and
a son of the Marquis Lafayette, were
sheltered there at various times.
George Washington also spent his sum-
mers there. President Mckinley showed
much interest in the project and wished
1t success. He promised to take the
question OF membership in the board
under consideration, and the under
standing Ia that his reply will be favor
able. The objects of the association,
Mr.. NaUlty says, are entirely patriotic.
An effort will be made to secure the
place and preserve 1t as has been done
with Mount Vernon. The purchase
price, $3.50, 900, will be raised by popu-
lar subscription. A number OF wealthy
men have promised contributions. The
board of regents is composed OF Hon.
Grover Cleveland, Hon. Seth Low, OF
New York; Bishop Coleman, OF Della
ware; Henry Clews, OF New York;
Admiral Dewey. Lieutenant General
Miles, Inspector General Breckenridge.
OF the army; DR.. Marcus BeDjsmiD,
Hon. Theo. G. Search, OF Philadelphia;
Francis Olcott Allen. of Philadelphia,
and Frank r. Stockton, the novelist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-28
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

Robert Crompton, wealthy farmer
of Saundersville, r. l., was found dead
In his barn today with his head partly
crushed and bis throat cut from ear to
ear. Everything points to a case of
murder.
The body OF q man supposed to be
Tim Mccarthy of Buffalo, was found
10 an empty Delaware, LackswaDna &
Western box car 10 the yard ct BIng-
hsmton, N. Y, at noon today. There
was q bullet hole through his herat.
He is supposed to have been murdered
aud place 10 the car.
William scripps, the only son of Millionaire
James E. Schpps, owner Of the Detroit Even
ing News Tribune and other newspapers,
surprised Detroit society Thursday by
clandestInely marrying Nina D9wney. the
force. Willie Is 10 and the bride 10 years
old.
Mrs. Edla Muir, nee Mcpherson. in Jersey
City, is today contesting the will of the late
Mrs. John b. Mcpherson, widow OF U 8
Senator Mcpherson of New Jersey. Mrs.
Muir, an only daughter, was cut of with 9
life interest In the estate, which lie valued ct
at 100000.
Mrs. Caroline G. Schultz applied In tho
Brooklyn Supreme Court today for divorce
from her husband John II. Schultz, jr., who
is known for his fine racing stable. She
names two correspondents and asks for she
custody of her two children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-28

have resorted to the use OF the hand
cara. boats and horses for the delivery
of the malls. Chief Clerk Goodloe
wires from Davy, w. Va, that through
train service will be established by
Friday night.
The American Federation Of Labor this
morning issued q call for an assessment OF
Ave cents per member for the t.neft Of the
international Mschinists Association. Other
assessments as they may be needed up to zen
cents per capita per week may be made.
Samuel Gompers, president OF the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor, fell from street
car last night and Is suffering from concuc.
sion of the brain. In falling Mr. Gompers
sustained compound fracture Of the skull
suits are feared.
Gen. Ludlow, who has Just arrived at Ban
Francisco from the Philippines hiss leon Or
dered to Washington for physical examination
with view 10 his retirement. He is report
ed 10 be affected with consumption. Should
be be retired it is likely that Col. VIM. II.
Bisbse now In the Philippines, will take
his place in the list Of Brigsdier Generals.
The following changes were made in the
| fourth-class postofic9s OF Virginia today
| Charles Heath YVES appointed postmaster at
Shell, Mathews county, vice x. j. Mattox,
resigned: Readus. Shenandoah county. L. &.
Stanton, vice G. Il. Stanton, resigned Csrns'
| ton, King George county, W. X. Staples. vice
A. b. Crismond, resigned; Glenwood, Rock
bridge county. w. B. McNsir. vice W. X.
/ Tygrett, resigned.
Solicitor General Richards will leave this
afternoon to spend the summer at Duxbury,
Mass