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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03


Til. railroad commissioners nav
f1let; tneir official report on III" peti-
ton OF the Maine Central Railroad
company asking for location Tor me
extension from Augusta to Winthrop.
In tn" petition the corporation rei-
resented among other thngs that IL
desired to extend its railroad, at Us
present gIiace from q point i'll the city
of Augusta through the city II NJ
custa and til" towns OF M'nches'ct
and Winthrop to q point in the to"h
Of Winthrop, all in kcnn"be" county
. dist,tnre of fourteen and one thn'.
miles. sail extension to cover =! Width
II four rods. except where morr laii
is necessary fer excavation. 'hin"nN-
mert ,r materials, tht courses ana h'S
,onccs of said extension being as tot
lows:
Commencing in said city cf Augusta
III IL. cnrtr. ~ the main track ~ saAo
Maine central Railroad At q stake
marked - situated $50 feet 'iStaht
northraet-rly measured along th' '',''-
,cr cf said track from a etak" "rl"silt
,ba north, aSteriy end OF tnt M't''e
central Railroad Augusta paSS'h--4
.+,tio, and theme. through ManchcS-
| ~. into Mint hrop, tn. curves anu "iN-
.,,cas hntwc.n them being m!nuttlA
,arihnd to ~. center nf 4 siding ol
.,;a Maine central Railroad ABOUT l-"'
| feet southwesterly from the center VI
the Winthrop passenger s'"''''
| nv. comnary further represented
| that the above named eAt'' S,'''
| ,n.,,;or crosses certain ways III the
city ~ Augusta and N" towns ~ -Hai-
chester and Winthrop. nalnelA
| Laurel street and state street IN ".
,.,.,.- . rrces-road near '"of'p7
Mills. the Hallowell road III August" :
.ha willis Knowles road. *o-caiie'i :
Nnunt Vernon road: the ROAD iro'i'
,I.rcb.ster 10 Mount Vernon tht
r.,dte,d road. all in the 'pWn ~
,Iano,,ester. n. Augusta and VIM
.h,c,, road: the Winthrop ana f'aS'
,,.,,,ontb road: Cemetery road. So
aII..a. Royal street. and private WY
bin winthrop .;,;a tb.. cant
:,..;nnnr. report rs follows:
state of Maine
,,o.rd of Railroad Commissioner >
,-nor the foregoing pe'ttnm notic'
-.;,,. h.an given as oruered. lht
,',ra mo, at the time anld place men
,:rrod IN .:aid order and gave a near
. ali The persons interested.
;r,is is 3, petition of the Name Cen
. -, rai,road. asking forl authority =
Il axtend it's road from -Ausus'@ To III
: throp. .,cn.;o, ;s II,
) The authority Of TINS rHtciS,o'' i ~
/ virtue of chapter 20. Puoiic Laws =
1857. .,nt
II Al the requirements "i tn"' "'' w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
Funeral Of Mrs. Silence Cole.

The funeral of Mrs. Silence cole was
neld at the residence Of har son. Asa
Cole. on the Townsend road at o'cluc!,
sunday afternooH The officiating
clergyman was Key. Norman Mcklr-
non Of the congrega tional church.
The remains We're taken to Athens on
The 9.lo train. yesterday morning. for
intcrmcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
A CARD.

We the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle
Of Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar If ii
fails TO cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Bowditch & Webster. Kinsman Pharmacy
+. Y. Courtemanche. c. X. Partridge.
Arthur Tetraut. Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughlin, Augusta
jackson Bros, Chas. Ward & Co,
j. G. Ifoulehan. &. H Beane
octiSd& wGsED Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
A Sale Of Thanksgiving Linens.

We are showing special values IN
Bleached and Cream Damask, SOC, 75c.
s1O0 per yd. and up. Napkins to
match.
Napkins, SOC. 75c., s1.OO per doz and
up.
Damask Pattern Table Cloths and
Napkins, 2ia yds. for $500, 3.75, 40 and
500. 9 yds, for $500, 100, 500, 1000 and
1900
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
The Great Voting Contest al
The Peoples Store

il now going on. \ beautiful diam"nh
ring is to he given away. Jan. j. ls-. 'o
th,. lady receiving the most votes
I.;,. contest is open TO all WIT" %
your vote the name OF anyone that you
would iik. to Sc. get this beautiful az. n.
mond ring. and deposit the X",tS III an, t,,,
vote with each twenty-five cents worta
Of goods sold. ,i,, -, ,b..
Tho following i til" standing nl N
candidates who nave hNe 81 ''''i' N'''''
AUGUSTA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

Supt. Taylor will start extra t.lec-
tries from iiailoWell at and 80 this
evening, to accommodate the patrons
Of III" Festival Chorus concert at City
hall Plenty Of cars will be in readi-
mss at the close Of the concert.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
BUSINESS BRINGERS.
That's What Our Values Are. -3...

desirOus OF getting an honest return
for money invested this store invites
you to make the base Of your hosiery
and underwear supplies. Stock now
at it's best.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
Hosiery and Underwear.
$1.25 each.

No department in this store receives
more careful attention; no department
IS more freely patronized. If You are
particular as to make, finish and wear
of these important items If you are
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

TIL" Executive Council committee. ON
public buildings has authorized Col. j..
9. SteN"rs. the superintendent of pub
Ii" buildings To ascertain the cost nf
building a coal pocket at the state
House of sufficient size to hold 200 tons
Of cnai. 'rh- STATE purchases between
90 ana 100 tons OF coal each year for
heating the State House. ana il is
thought that T. it can be purchased 4
cargo at a time a large saving can bc
made. \ few years ago a coal pocket
was built for the Insane hospital and
it has been found 10 b in the Interests
of economy.
Col stevens is to purchase new APP
paratus for the fire hose. which is To-
Gated in various parts of the STATE
House. Their" are - racks of fire
nose about III. building. They are
placed beside the Stard pines that run
from cellar t. garrct. but the hose has
Decn folded instead of rolled. A. q re-
suit a great amount Of it has rotted.
especially wnen the folds come. The
superintendent proposes 20 substitute
lrols for the racks ana he has ordered
them for Immediate shipment. he VIII
replace the rotted hose with new and
will have tn" nozzles and couplings
on III" first floor and the basement
nickel-plated. Those on the upr"r
;ioors will b. plated i'll aluminium.
The accumulation Of old carpets
about the Stat, House are being
! nverhauled and the detective ones are
10 be sent to SkoW hogan to be mad"
into rugs for use III INC various depart
ncnts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
STATE HOUSE.
United States Will Conduct
Inspection at Vanceboro.
Marine Hospital Service to Have
Charge Of Smallpox Work.
improvements to Be Made About the State
Capitol Building.

thereafter the United States Marine
i,'si''al ser'i ice viii have rhal2c pf
the Inspection at Vanceboro. The sur
se"h general has just ordered th,.
change. This arrangement is NOR.
equitable 10 the State OF Maine. AZ il
F"iieNes this State of tn" burden Of
neailhS The rND. nSc incident to tn. ~
animation ot Passengers by rail who
are merely passing through Maine Ia
locate in states to the west of us. Til.
state Board of Health made the request
mat Tie government assume the bur
Hen, some time ago, and action thereon
mas now been faVorably taken.
Ihere is practically nothing new III
regard to The smallpox situat ton i'm ST.
John. In Boston and further vest
cases continue to multiply. but there
IS at present slight danger that the
Gread disease will break out in Maine.
The only point where fears of an ap-
idemic are entertained is at Fort Kent
Secretary Young has just received :.
Litter from The local board Of tealth
of that town asking information con-
c"rnlng vaccination. He says il is
feared that tn" disease may be brought
dtlcSS lnc ilil'' from canada and, as
not more than three per cent of the
people IN the Madawaska region have
been vaccinat"d for Years, tho outlook
should il make its appearance is fcar-
iul to contemplate.
We have been extremely fortu-
hate." said DR.. Young yesterday. in
III" MadaWaska territory. Smallpox
opiiemics have been frequent in Cam
AKA ana it is surprising how " all thos.
towns bordering on the St John river
nave escaped Infection. | hav" NJ
Ways been troubled about them. and
| am GLAD to know that the local board
of health III that section are awake 10
the danger tnat might possibly con
front them. 1t is very necessary 70.
them 70 begin raccinating as soon rs
pos .ihle"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

OF the general railroad laws of tbs
state have been complied with and
me only matters for us to dete-min.
are the location and whether public
convenience require the building of
said road.
we have n" doubt that a railroad
from Augusta to Winthrop. thereby
C. connecting the capital city of tn.
state with the western portion would
De matter Of great public con
Nenlcnce.
me reasons have been one. given bv
US ana we need not repeat them.
we therefore approve the location in
sane petition. and find that public
convenient" requires the building OF
said extension
JOSEPH T.. PEAKS.
REM. +. CHADEOUENE.
ID -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
JOSEPH T.. PEAKS.
REM. +. CHADEOUENE.
PARKED, SPOFFORD.
Railroad Commissioners of Ma

me Maine Pedagogical Society win
meet III representatives fall, State
h""se. or Thursday ana Friday. De-
c"hper II and q. Col Stevens has as
siSnec me Senate chamber. superin-
tendert of schools and board of a.ri-
culture departments for the use of III.
various committees. The rotunda viii
De used by the representatives Of tn.
BOOK publishers. as usual
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

TIL. statement that Bishop O'Connell
had issued a decree against church
fairs is denied by him. There is no
foundation for The story whatever. h
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
Umbrellas

At about half of their actual worth.
100 Umbrellas close rolling silk gloria,
and fitted with very choice handles in
pearl, ivory and natural wood. Silk
case and tassel, 26 in. size
S1.25 each.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
Dr,Ennnn0ns'

H., T<tEUI1tVT, mas UfUuEHC HHPFIHeSs 70
Huhateds of anxious women. Longest and most
Una te irregularities from any cause relieved
,,uhedia tsiy. No risk whatsoever. Have ney-r
ILL eiu single failure. No pain. danger. inter
.i'nce with work. Success qua ranteed at any
Ntse. By mail. 500. Further particulars and
, ,'hhuenti2l advice free. Ail letters trutltuily
y, ,,n>wered: Money letters should ne registered
VII y" EMMONSCO. 10 fremont 81. .B"-ton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

The following companies have filed
articles of Incorporation:
Romeo Remedy company organized
At Portland FOR the purpose Of mining
and quarrying and preparing for mar
ket mineral waters Of all kinds. drugs,
chemicals and chemical products. with
81 100000 capital stock of which 81 is
paid ill., The officers are: President
II. Stanton Gurney of Providence L..
l.. treasurer. Samuel J. Fleming Of
Boston, Mas. Certificate approved
NOV. %. 1901.
Kicker Hotel Company. organized al
Portland. for the purpose of t.uuippiny
and maintaining hotels. sani,ariuniS
and institutions for the board OF per-
sons seeking racreatiOn or health.
transporting the same on land or wa
Ter. end carrying on the business Of
hottiing spring water Of all kinds. with
5000. OCT capital stock of which nothin"
is paid in. The officers are: Prcsi-
dent. Edward =. Kicker Of South Po-
land: treasurer. Hiram W. Kicker of
South Poland certificate approved,
EoN. -. i90l.
Pencbscot BAY Land Company. or
ganiZed al Portland. FOR the purpose 0.
carrying on the business Of dealing III
laid and buildinGs tor permanent o.
summer hotels or private residenc..
with S5000 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are
President, Hiram W. Kicker of South
Poland: treasurer Charles l.. Hutchin
son of Portland. Certificate approved,
Nov 2a 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

Portland's Board Of Health mas Al
ready taken action. and, today and
tomorrow. viii give free vaccination
to adults and children. This is done
to guard against danger of infection.
Boston ana ST. John. y. r.. where til,
disease now has a foot hold are only
snort distances away. and people IN
fncted with the r"ntagion may be com
ing mere at any time.
DR.. u. =. Myshrall Of Portland. WAC
is we'll known in this city. said to q re-
porter. saturday:
nv, de- not fully appreciate our
danger here from smallpox. Boston
has regular "pidemic-2, new cases
yestarday-and Canada has another.
Portland. between two dangerous fires.
has done nothing to protect herself
Th,. Maine Central and Boston X
Maine have acted. and ! am glad to
learn that the city will follow their
example.
There should b. rigid inspection
of persons coming here by steamer
from the Provinces The inspection at
Vancehoro is good. Our danger is
for water traffic. Ecsides there shoniI
III. "A general not BN i'iii-
Dick or Harry. but by family physi-
clans. ! note Il ease where smallpox
developed in q vaccinatcd family. in
which il was soon found that the work
had been done by Il n"ighboring drug
gist
"'rh. real remedy lies in early var'l-
nation. to prevent attacks of this most
loathsome disease. quote Flint :
Practice as follows:
".Th. question "f vaccination St'il
remains in Il measure unsettled. with
our present knowledge, the property.
if not importance. of revaccinatinG
every ,iv. years is to BE- advocated. In
ease of known exposure. or When
smallpox prevails as an epidemic, as
at the present time it is proper To re-
,.,ccjnot,. without regard 70 previous
vaccination.
.Ecyaccinatio in fact. il always
proper a. the first and safest test of
;nsusccptibilty to smallpox
While the same condition of proNim
ity 10 danger does not apply TO Au-
susta. still the people cannot be to"
careful in looking after their safety.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

1t is claimed that the COW moose shot
near West S.bccis. last week was
killed by mistake. the person thinking
il was Il bull. As no evidence was I'd
ducch to show that he had wilfully
committed the act he was not proceed
ed against.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
TO VACCINATE.
Augusta Board of Health Con-
sidering the Proposition.
Desire Cooperation Of the Municipal
officers Before Acting.
Typhoid Fever Is Here and SMALLPOX Is Beyond
Maine's Border.

The Augusta Board of Health held Il
meeting. Monday afternoon and took
into consideration a number Of impor-
tanr matters. Among other things
was til" subject Of vaccination Tn.
prevalence of smallpox in various
parts Of the country and in tn. Provin-
ces. has caused the board to b.. on the
alert least ii should get :. foothold in
this city.
The subject WAS discussed at length
and while the board has the authority
to eXpend money without th. sanction
Of the city government they feel that
the mayor and aldermen should b. con-
suited. They therefore decided thai
they would inaugurate free vaccination
with their approval only. They thought
that it was not best to make vaccina-
ton compulsory but voluntary on th.
part OF the individual.
The board voted to hold Il meeting
on the first Wednesday Of each month
and to maxi, = monthly report of their
work.
There has b.. n a great many COM
plants in regard to the catch basins.
man., of which are said to be out OF re-
pair. 1t was voted 10 have these re-
paired 50 as 70 prevent the escape nf
sewer gas"s. '''f
The members nf thu. board expressed
themselves as being very DESTROYS thai
the local physicians promptly report
all cases Of contaGion so that proper
mea sures may be taken to prevent IT,"
spread Of sucn diseases. They are
IF ha a 70
good many unsanitary places about
the city sucn as have recently been
found 1T the post Office and at the
court house. They advise that The riti-
zcns give due attention TO their plumb
ing and SEE that no sewer gas is allow
ed to escape rs such conditions are I,
fertile source IF typhoid fever ana
Other. contagious diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

Chairman Carleton says that How
ard j. Libby OF Columbia Falls. who
was arrested for the alleged killing of
a calf moose and having parts thereof
IN his possession. was brought To Ma
chias Tor trial, saturday. Owing to a
defect i'll the warrant he was dis
charged. but was later arrested. H.
will he tried, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

and protects the Membrane. Restores the
Senses Of Taste and Smell. Full size Joc.:
Trial Size lGc.: at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street
New York
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03
Latest in Silk Waists,

sc handsome Taffeta Silk Waists
tucked in back, front and sleeve, all the
new pretty shades, also black. These
waists are worth $500 For this SALE
s3.75.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-03

1t cleanses, Soothes
and heals the dis
eaSed membrane. 1t
cures catarrh and
drives away a cold
in the head nllicklV
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-24
Light-hlp without IA Crew.

A novel sort of lightshlp is to be
moored off the Otter rock. lslay, says
the London Globe 1t will have no
crew and will be worked by the COM
pound gas system. Two large gas hold
ers will contain as much gas as will
light the lantern for several months.
The gas. escaping from the holders TO
the lantern, will operate the clapper of
a bell placed ON deck belfry, and the
rocking OF the vessel will set a tongue
going as well. The Otter rock marks q
particularly dangerous part of the west
roast, and the new plan will be submit.
led to a severe test.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-24
IOWA OFF FOR PANAMA
Big Battleship to See That 18th
mus is Kept Clear.
Ne MORE SHIPS TO BE SENT
/ German Comments Upon Our Attitude To-
ward South America Show Lack Of
knowledge Regarding the
Facts.

Washington, Aug. 2l--The battleship
Iowa, today sailed from San Francisco
for Panama. She viii stop at Aca-
spuieo for coal. The distance from
san Francisco to Panama is S.274
miIes, and the trip will occupy about
~ days.
sshe is expected to arrive ut Panama
however, before the Ranger, which
is now on her way south from San
Diego. The Ranger is a very slow
cruiser, and is not expected to reach
Panama in much less than two weeks.
UNLIKELY TO SEND MORE
VESSELS.
1T was declared at the Navy Depart-
sanent that no significance whatever
was attached TO the transfer Of the
IN orth Atlantic squadron from New
4pcrt rs Hampton Roads The target
practice and other llaneuvers of the
s5eet viii be continued at Hampton
Roads, where it was long since ar
ranged that the fleet would be sent at
this time
In case it shouid become necessary
10 send additional war ships to the
Asthmus. the vessels of this fleet
mgould be in readiness at any time nj
zmost immediately TO sail south
While this nossible contingency has
been considered by the Navy Depart
a,1ap+ tbora IL no ,,raeaut axpaotation
srhat any more vessels will be needed
for this service
HAY TO VISIT THE PRESIDENT
There were no serious comments at
athe State Department on the sugges-
flons. of the German press that the
United States in sending n naval
force to Colon ana Panama was
snrompted by Interior motives in tax
ing this precauti' nary measure. Such
e.expi essions from abroad are merely
taken rs showing u utter lack of ap
preciation OF the purpose of this Gov.
ernment TO concern itself in the 18th
milan troubles only for the protection
of American interests and in compli-
ance with the requirements of cur
treaty with Colombia The South
American countries most interested
have expressed no concern over the
sGstitude taken by the Unite; States in
the matter.
Secretary HAY will have confer
enoe with President McKlnlevat Can
ton, today on matters before the State
department, and will probably return
TO Washington for a brief stay before
reurning to his summer home IN New
Hampshire for the rest of the season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-24
FLAMING MILL BURNED.

Petersburg, Va, Aug. 22-The plan
ming mill and door and sash factory, of
Willard Evanes, located in Chester
field county, just across the river
from this citv, was destroyed by fire
tonight, with machinery and con-
tents. Between 500, 90 and 1000, 0C
feet of dressed lumber belonging to
the Pocohontos Lumber Company was
also burned The total loss is between
SIS, 600 and $50, 600; insurance So, 0o(
How the fire originated is not known.
The factory gave employment to q
hands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-24
NOTICE TO HOME GUARDS OR MILITIA
VINO Rendered Active Service Daring
the Late civil War

The West Virginia State Service
Commission created by An act of the
Legislature of West Virginia at its
last session approved February %.
the Adjutant General. s. b. Baker.
President of the Board, W. w. Riley
and @. III. Turner two citizens APP
pointed by the Governor of West Vir-
ginia, will meet at-the Office of the
Adjutant General, Charleston, w. Va,
on the following dates specified in
said action the first Tuesday in Febru
arv, 1901, and the first Tuesday in
February, june and October, 1902,
respe ctiyely. for the purpose of re-
ceiving and passing on the proof of
all claims for active service, either
for this State or the United States,
during the late Civil War, whether as
Home Guards or Militia. Blanks for
application and proof Of the service
rendered will be furnished the claim
ant under said act, either in person
by the Adjutant General at his Office
in Charleston, w. Va, or sent by mail
on request by letter addressed to s. b.
Baker, President State Service Com
mission, Adjutant Generals office. at
Charleston, w. Va
Said applications shall show the adj
dress of such claimant now and at the
date said service was rendered, The
length Of such service IN months ard
days, the kind of such service rem
dered, whether the same was rendered
as private or as an officer and if as
an officer the rank held whether the
soldier has been paid therefor or any
part thereof and in addition the claim
ant will be required to furnish the
affidavits, at least two reputable wit
nesses u prove the material facts,
stated in said application, and any
and all facts the said Commission
may see proper to require proof of.
And said Commission after.satisfying
itself of the correctness of the proof
of the claimant or his personal repre-
sentative a certificate of the amount
due and unpaid him for such service,
S. B. Baker,
President
At w. W. Riley,
g. III. Turner.
W. Va. State Service Commission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-24
AN EMERGENCY CORPS
A SCHEME FOR FIRE FIGHTING IN
THE VALLEY.
Twelve Men % be Chosen from Each
Company-PIans VIII be Submitted.

Twelve Men o be Chosen from Each
Company plans wtII be Submitted.
Chambersburg, Pa. Aug. 21-An
emergency corps for every town in
the Cumberland Valley in case of an
appeal for assistance from other
towns. This was the principal topic
for discussion at the meeting.of the
Firemen's Union held IN the Fire
men Friendship fire house last even
ing 1t was the suggestion of the
committee appointed at the recent
conference OF Cumberland Valley fire.
men and town officials held.here. 1t
met with favor at the meeting last
night and will be voted on by every
fire company in the towns represent
ed at the conference. II will be re-
membered that committee was APP
pointed having the end in view of
facilitating the work of the firemen
at out of towns fires. The committee
was known as the railroad committee
and that twelve members OF each fire
company, including the chief director
and his assistants be chosen to COM
pose town emergency corBs. Upon
the sounding of an alarm the nature
of which is to be determined here
after the emergency corps is to pre-
sent itself at the Loading place of the
Cumberland Valley railroad equipped
with badges The emergency corps
VIII be carried ON the emergency train
and will be working corps at the
scene of the Ere. The action of the
Union last night was that the FRO
position be submitted to each fire
company in town and it was given
out that the fire companies ct the
other towns would be asked to take
similar action There are five COM
panies in town and the membership
OF the emergency corps would be sixty
in Chambersburg.
a committee was also appointed to
confer with committee to be az
pointed bv council with reference to
the matter of who shall be,in authorl-
w over the department in case OF out
of town fires.