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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22
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Minister cenger on China.

Minister Conger has been the guest
of New England. this week, and the
public utterances incident to his visit
are worthy of special attention. The
object of his trip East was to receive
the honorary degree Of LID con-
ferred by Tufts College. in the be
slowing of which President Capen
greeted him as ''upholder of his coun-
try's honor in time of gravest peril,
patriot. soldier. statesman. diplomat.
In his address a little later at the
commencement dinner, Minister Conger
dwelt mainly on the Chinese situation.
one upon which it is certain that no
American is better fitted to speak.
Since the raising of that long and aw
full seige in which he was such con-
spicuous figure. and since his tenn
porary return to his native shores,
Minister Conger has not made the mis-
take Of talking too much, and his ad-
dress Is welcome refutation of the
charge brought against him by certain
critics that he is unfriendly toward
China and its people and consequently
not i'm sympathy with the American
po,icy toward the unfortunate empire.
Such charges have been most unjust
for his speech at Tufts shows not
hint Of bitterness or vengeance
no nt ho nd
was an appeal for American sympathy
with China in it's work Of moral and
material regeneration.
1.-The Boxer movement" he declared.
was confined to only three provinces,
and not all the people in those prov
inces were in sympathy with the cruel
and barbarous acts" The leaders
have been punished. Mr.. Conger
said that he had done what he could
to secure their adequate punishment.
1.-The government has acknowledged
it's mistakes and promises that the
like shall not occur again. l believe
that IL satisfactory settlement can
be secured, and the Chinese govern
ment put in control, such thing
need not and will not happen again."
This is very welcome and i'm
portant assurance from a man who
cherishes no illusions about China,
who has seen dose at hand the
worst phases of the empire, and is
not missionary and not a profess
sional philanthropist, but soldier
and hard-headed diplomat. Min
lister Congcr believes that there is a
great opportunity for American
trade. but he insists there should be
higher motive to control our pco-
PIE IN their future intercourse with
emma. We, with our religion. cam
not afford to withhold these human
|ihg and civilizing influences from
'"ose who need them and arc calling
A'r tnem from beyond the seas" Such
''s ana generous words should
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22
Chicago Markets.

chicago. June Il.
Under prospects Of enormous crops. the
wheat market showed extreme weakness
today, the September delivery closing y
lower. September opened : TO - lower al
S1}. to ~. Prices gradually sank to Sly
around which figure there was consider
able covering. After short halt. how
ever. the decline continued to 655s. where
the market closed. Corn was dull. Sep
TENDER ranged between i57s and AZ, clos
ing !. lower at the former figure. Oats
Were weak and dull. September ranged
between 2Gi. and 2oi.. closing !aul2ia low
er. and short ribs 5n1le- lower.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-June. sS"s July, g.. Sept. e6As.
CORN-Junc, i2i.: July. i27sa5: Sept.
f3kMH
OATs-July. US: Sept, a6l. May. asa
as.
PORk-Iis5: Sept. Ass
LARD-July. $50; Sept. SIS: oct. ssh.
RIBS-July. Sn2j.; Sept. S.12ls.
CASH-F'lour.. dull. No. spring wheat.
6sn7 70. No. g. 6il.u67: No. > red. ee.ues-s;
No. corn. III; No. > yellow. 421Ts No;
> oats. y n y No white. 30IL: No. )
white. 273.m29: No. rye. tI1n}. good feed
ing barley. 5ln52: No. fiaxseed. 1s5;. \.
w, lS,: prime timothy seed. 10. Mess
pork H63lsalis5. Lard S55dS.oo short
ribs sides. 7.0dS1o 10: dry salted shoulders.
1qt: short clear sides. SS5dS.io.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

Andrew Carnegie is going to erect
monument to James G. Blaine in Pitts
burg. Perhaps Maine may erect a
suitable Blaine memorial some day
Boston Globe.
1t is sincerely to be hoped SO. 1t is
not at all to Mainc's credit that almost
a decade has passed since the death of
this great statesman whose life so hon
ored the State which he loved and
served SO well. and no fitting memo
rial to him yet stands within our Dor
ders. True 1t may be that Blaine's
greatest. and most enduring mon
ument is the result of his constructive
craftsmanship seen in our policy of
commercial and territorial expansion.
yet Maine. which loved him well and
in which was his greatest pride and
faith. owes it to itself to erect noble
monument to his memory. And it is a
work which chould not be left for flu
ture generations to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22
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Good Night.



Good night, To thy Confessional come
Where stands thy pictured face with
in its shrine.
Thou hast the High Priest of my life be-
come.
And thou canst ease this troubled
heart of mine.
bring my sheaves from one days reap
ing done.
Thou see'st the tares-the little wheat
won
Yet chide not for the good left undone-
The while | say Good Night,
What if. lin thine eyes. | read re-
proof
No hopes of pardon for mistakes and
sins?
All, we'll | know thou wilt not stand
aloof.
But aid me till my better nature wins
gaze deep down into thy pictured eyes
I read there strengthened Truth that
never dies
ForgivenesS-and sweet Peace stills
troubled skies.
O. thou | love-Good Night!
BesS r. Collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22
:. Shipments.


Boston. June II
FLOCR-Spring patent, 40oaiS-
CORN-Steamer yellow. 5gi2.
OATS-Two clip white, 34i2.
PORK-Backs. l..5aI1S.5
BEEF-Steers, Si2Ha.
NEAI.S-5d9. ,
LAMB-West spring. 11al3: do. do. fan.
9nl0 IN
LARD-Ticrce, 10. -,
BtTTER-Northern creamery a.ra -
CHEESE-New Northern twins. shu'.-
EGGS-Eastern. 156I1s. ev a.,
POTATOES-O 1o1S5; do. new DBL
2 ,.onS IS
STGAR-Granulated. $50
MINED FEED-lo.OIS. M,-
BRAN-Spring. 15.75di6: wintee, Y%44a
COITONSEED MEAl-2fJo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

MARY Hudson's Son." the serial story
now running in the Saturday issue Of
the Journal, is attracting much at
tention throughout the State. 1t is
from the pen of J. Otis Swift. the we'll
known Maine newspaper man. now on
the staff of the New York World. The
story itself is unique in plot and ex-
ceedingly interesting. 1t has brought
the author many letters from Maine
people. particularly from oxford
county where the scene of most of the
story is laid. One woman has written
asking Mr.. Swift If he is Il Chinaman
and really a Buddhist. and saying that
she feared her daughter would leave
the Methodist church on account OF the
theosophical influences of the tale. 1t
is probable that the story will be pub
lished in book form after it is com
pleted in the Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The Car celebrated the birth of a
fourth daughter by committing the
sentence Of several hundred Russian
students who became little too
demonstrative, a few months ago. If
1t had been a son probably all the
exiles in Siberia would have been
called home and provided with regal
pensions for the rest of their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

1T takes a stronger plea than hard
luck to excuse running over three lit
tie children with a beer wagon" says
the New York World. Perhaps so, but
before passing final judgment we
should like to know how the three little
children came into possession of the
beer wagon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

vile Mail carefully manifestS it's COM
plete ignorance of navigation cOndi-
tons on the Kennebec by referring to
Gardiner as tie head of navigation on
this river. 1t probably got it's in
formation from the same source where
it learned that the Kcnnebec arsenal
was erected as a fertilization for de-
fence against the Indians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

make the country rejoice that Mr..
cons~r is to return to Pekin and that
no untried man Is to be sent In his
place. American influence and pres
tige will be greater and more enduring
in China with a man Of proved cour-
age and wisdom there as American
minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22
When
Strength
Fails

To sach an earnest, devoted
Malt Extract are very pronounced.

johann Hos Malt Extract perfect aid to Nature In the process
getting the food converted into blood and flesh Herein
lies pp ton to the needs Of rundown and women
The stomach take Johann Hos Malt Extract and its good
work confined few always helps because aids digestion
The world needs these faithful conscientious seng women
cannot get along without them The home needs Them you are
them don't let your usefulness be impaired by break down
get help the genuine Johann Hos Malt Extract
up health through natural channels and keeps the
from getting overweight
Be you do not accept substitute for Johann iIofx
Get Johann Eof's and you will not be disappointed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

New York, June II
Cotton futures closed quiet and steaus.
June SIS: July. S.33: August, 80: Septsnn.,.
her. 1.iS: October. 40: November. 80. :
December. 80: January. 7.i2; February
142: March. AS. -
Cotton spot closed quiet liz lower.
Midling I-plands. s 7-l6. Middling> 1u'''
; 1916 Sales $50 bales. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The Bath Enterprise puts in pro-
test against the unsightly fences which
mar the beauty Of many Bath lawns
and residences. There is little neces-
sity of fences in the city limits now
adays and very few of them are re-
tanned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

Now that the string has been pulled
on those senatorial designations South
Carolina will have to burn negro or
two to keep in the newspapers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The Bath Times announces that the
local High school will send out another
bunch of lovelincss and brains"
Beauty and brains do not always go to-
gether, but the combination seems to
be common among the Bath buds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

In considering what it owes to it's big
neighbor on the north, Cuba should
remember that it's public schools have
increased in number from 300 to 1900 in
two years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The three great murder cases about
which New York, and consequently the
the past months well eXemplify the
wisdom of the French philosopher
who issued the command "Cherchez la
femme"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

Considering the trouble. this year,
Biddcford Journal suggests that the
State Old Home Week Association
offer a cup to be hereafter given an
nually to the city that provides for
the celebration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

We hope Rockland will not be made
vain by all the bouquets being thrown
in its direction on account of the pro-
posed State day celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

Janitor Sam Osborne says that in all
of his sc years at Colby the boys have
never succeeded in blocking chapel
until this year. though many attempts
have been made. 1t was accomplished
this year in connection with the pic
turesque night-shirt parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The colleges hope they will have as
good commencement weather as the
high schools and academies have en-
joyed, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22
DAILY KENlyEBEC JOURNAL. SATURDAY. JUNE o. 1901.

All around US. on every hand,
there Is the overworked woman
who has devoted her life to Others.
She Is the salvation Of the home;
hers IS the tie that binds the family
together.
What Is to be done for her :
woman the benefits Of Johann Hoff's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

Remember Mondays change to the
summer time table and make your
travelling plans accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

Ne notlee whatever Will bs tA9en OF
unsigned communications.
CAe Journal cannot be held rssDsA-
sehle for the presef walton or return OF
rejected communications.
AAArees All communications relating
- subscriptions and advertisements to
DURLEl0H q FLYNT. Publishers
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The report Of the Northeast Harbor
Village Improvement Society, recently
issued. shows what can be done when
men OF one mind, and that for the pub
lie good, pull together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

Fridays rain was caused so ii is re-
ported on the best authority. by the
fact that the Portland Yacht Club
started on its annual cruise along the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The latest number of the Bowdoin
Quill has a yarn worthy of Holman +.
Day at his best. 1t is from the pen of
Edward Stanwod. Jr.. '?S. famous in
collegiate football circles as Ted
Stanwood the son Of Editor Stanwood
Of the Youths Companion BOwdon
81. and is an old salts quaint recital
of Il misadventurc off the Maine coast.
1t was back in 20 and the coaster
Jonathan Bell was beating her way
from Boston to RoCkland. when mis-
taking the light of n jogging old tramp
steamer ahead for the Monhegan light.
she shaped her course by it. and had
the uncanny experience of following
this receding lighthouse all night and
getting 50 miles off her course Head
winds made the Bell three days late
into Rockland and the captain lost his
job. In explaining his mistake the old
salt said: You see, the masthead light
of the tramp was hoistcd on the forard
side of the mast, so that the mast was
in between the lantern and our boat
That night the swell was pretty rcgu-
lar, but-as is always the case-cvery
minute or so there is a heavier roll
than usual. That extra heavy roll was
just enough to swing the light out
from behind the mast so we could see
II, so that the old tramp. with the
ocean to help, was doing an imitation
of Monhegan just to take in fools like
us. Well. we chased her fifty miles.
but there's no use crying over it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

New York June 81
Money on call tirmer. Sl2a4 Last loan
AZ
Sterling exchange easier at advance at
ISIS for demand and at 4S5,sa3A for q
days.
Posted rates, 4S6i2 and 4.Sa.
Silver certificates nominal, 20.
Bar silver. 59Ss
Mexican dollars. az.
Government bonds. steady
Railroad bonds strong.
United Statesnewfs.rcg
l United States new Is rcs f,Si.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

About once in go often the Maine
newspapers record the fatal or at least
serious. burning of some person, usu-
ally a woman. who pours Kerosene
upon live Goals to hasten a tardy fire.
The result is so certain in a majority
of such practices that il would seem as
if the practice would gradually be dis
Carded. but seems to flourish as usual
one such case being recently reported
1t is a quick way of building n fire
and of saying good-by TO things mum
dane, at the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

coast. Thursday afternoon. 1t always
works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-22

The story of a fierce fight between
two men and a pair of owls is re-
ported from Alfred. and while 1t waEcd
it was Il livelicr and more bitter affair
than that over the removal of the
county seat from Alfred to Biddcford.
The battle was caused by the attempt
of the men To steal two young owls
from nest and the men have reason
Ia remember the experience for some
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08
Funeral OF Late Charles W. Howard.

Tho very large attendance ut the Bl?-
fist church. yesterday afternoon. was 4
strong testimonial OF the respect In which
tho late Charles W. Howard was held by
she people OF this city The serVic :
were conducted by Rev. MI Pummer 81
the Baptist church. al which the dcceas-
cd was a prominent member. Music WAS
furnished by the church choir.
The members of both Asylum Lodge l.
q. q. T. of Augusta. ana Slnborn Lodge.
|. q. q. f. Of Ia'lowrll. the members y.
the knights OF Pyihias and OF the Cni-
formed Rank knights of pyihias. tbs
IN. mbcrs of Crescent Lodge A. q. l. w.
and the members of the Golden Cross. III
all Of which societies the deceased was a
prominent member. were present In
bodies. There wcr" cight hcarcrS-two
odd Fellows. Two Masons. two knights
OF fythiaS. one member of the \. o. L.
W. and one member Of the Golden Cross.
All of these societies escorted the re-
mains to tho cemetery. and the members
Of Asylum Lodge. /. q. q. r.. of Angus
Ia. went through their impressive cxcr-
ciscS at the grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08
High School Fair. Tonight.

The TableauX Nivants. which will be
presented at the Alumni Association
fair. tonight. by the current Events
Club. will represent the works Of some
of the most famous painters Of ancient
and modern times. Among tho former
will he shown portraits by Nandyck.
Rembrandt and Titan. together with
one of Raphacrs most familiar and
beautiful creations. The reproductions
Of modern paintings will. il is believed.
be no less effective. the subjects chosen
being from among the most popular
works Of French and English art.
1t is not speaking with cxaEgcration
to say that this will be ono of the most
beautiful entertainments ever present
ed in Gardiner. No expense has been
spared in the preparation Of the cos
tunes and they will he found by the
most critical to truthfully represent the
various ages depicted by the several
characters. The pictures by the old
masters will be wildly portrayed and
their impressions indelibly stamped up
on the memory of those SO fortunate
as to see them.
Some of the pictures. however. arc
not intended to teach the great les
sons of life. and will appeal to the
humorous side of our natures. Some
are purely historic. and as good
drama serves 10 enliVen and explain
the pages of our histories. so that these
tableaux will cnlighten the spectators
on the customs of the past.
The lighting will be by means of cleo
tricity. a thing never before attempted
in our city. The entire stage of the
Opera house has been rcmndcIed to
suit the new conditions necessary for
tn" successful production of the pic
lures. Do not miss them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08
CLUB WOMEN ENTERTAIN.
Woman's Literary Club Tenders Receit-n 70
Mrs. Anna Sargcn. Hunt.

Tho reception rendered Mrs Anna
Sargent Hunt, president IF the State
Federation. ut the home Of Mrs. David
cailcrt ny the Woman's Literary Club.
last evening, was a very pleasant aft
fair. II was distinctly clubbiS:l iii tone
aud was I'LL the more enjoya bic for it,
\ large attendance was amply accom-
nodated by the spacious parlorG. The
affair was wholly informal and Peas
ing. Mrs. Hunt was received BY the
cldb as Whole. there being no
special committee. During tho evening
a bright little program enlivcncd
things. 1t consisted OF y mandolin solo
by Miss Maud McFaddcn Of Fairfield
Il vocal solo by Miss Josephine Berry
and a very funny little farce entitled
The Greatest Plague in Life" IL
which the following club members tool,
part: Mrs. L. w. Hail. Mrs Haskell
Hall. Miss Grace Mathews, Miss Hattie
Abbott, Mrs. Hutchins. Mrs. +. w
Johnson. Miss Paulcn1 Simmons and
Miss Galert.
Punch was served by the recently
elected president of the club. Mrs H.
II. Eaton. who was assisted by Mrs T..
W. Heath. Mrs. Haskell Hall. Miss
Louie frHcto', MISS Marion HAN NJ 49,
Edith Williams, Miss Doris Gallcrt
and Miss Moliic CaSWel
The reception, the program and So
cial chat so completely filled the even
ing that there was not a dun moment
1t was club womanS event and CT
joycd rs only club women can enjoy
such events. The Literary Club has
had some very pleasing affairs during
the past winter but that Of last even
ing was among the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08

Colby Will go to Orono. today. to play
the University Of Maine. and large
number of the students arc planning ton
accompany tho team. a meeting Of the
men cf the college was held. yesterday.
al which Captain Ncwenham and Man
ger ScavcrnS made short speeches.
urging the boys to go with the team
and cheer II on to victory The team
showed up Wen in practice. yesterday
afternIon playing very snappy
Ca me. There is no telling. however.
what will he done. today. The game is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08

w. L. Stewart &, Co. have leased two
large stores almost directly opposite
the mill of the American Wooden Co.
in North Nassalboro. and will establish
I branch store there. The stores VIII
he thoroughly repaired and Joined into
one large ore. and the building itself
renovated and put in first-class condl-
ton by the American Wooden co. H.
y. Stewart will have charge of the
branch business and will he assisted
by Warren Price. who will so from
the store here. The stock will be moved
as soon as the repairs are completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08

that The applications or Mcssr;. Carleton
and Caribou be held over FOR further in
VCStiCatiou. The committee WAS given
the power If thcy saw lit after an i1vesti-
CATION. - grant licenses 10 these two
men.
y petition for a sewer on Kelsey sire I
was referred To the Committc" on sewers.
Another for repairs on sewer in Edwards
court. another onV an Abbott street ami
one on Western aXsUuc. were disposed Of
in the same way. An order for laying out
= street past Gilman field WAS laid on
the table.
An order fer a CrosSwalE on Pleasant
street i'm front of G. j. Elouticr'S house.
and ono on summer street. opposite Grey
rect. we're iaSsod
J. D. Hayden was appointed liquor
agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08

The following Is from the Albany ~.
~ A-Ely u May lrI; MIR w W Flag :.
who resides just cat ~ thu City. has
cause to b~lievc irIlth., Old prnycro. M H.
fortunes never come singIy. Last Sep
lemhcr hc was admitted to tie hospital.
suffering with rheumatism and was con
fined there until March Il. IN the mean
time his wife was sick LAS; week he re
ccivcd dispatch that his son was dead.
ana Yesterday morning a telegram came
announcing til, death of his father. II.
has the sympathyfrf many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08

a slight blaze was discovered. W.
day forenoon. on the outside OF =.
ncnncy's house. School street W.
the fire was discovered a large plaes
was burned in the sill of the mouse -
1t is supposed that it was causca -
spontaneous combustion, as theic y"
a sawdust banking around the H..
and when this was removed p,aa
broke out which was eXtnGushcu
without Inc lid Of the Gre department
The damage will be very slight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-08

Workmen began discharging the car
so of hard pine at the Oakland Manu-
featuring Cos. wharf. Yesterday. from
tn schooner Lucy A. Davis. AS soon
as this is done. the Marion Draper will
load a cargo OF lumber from Grays'
mill for the New York market. Barge
No. 10. which has been discharging a
cargo of coal for the Hollingsworth <
Whitney Co. mas gone 10 the Lincoln
houses to load ice