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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20
DON t WANT TO
WITHDRAW IT
Grain Men and MiIIerS See
From Different Points.
WICHITA MUST STAND PAT
Say MiIIers ofComplaintFiIed
on Grain Rates.
WICHITA MUST STAND PAT

Some Of the grain dealers in this city
are talking in a quiet way that the com
plant alleging discrimination in grain
rates to Texas, filed with the interstate
Commerce commission. ought 70 be
Withdrawn. but the proposition meets
with a fat negative from the mnlers.
The mlHers OF this city say that the
dinerential on wheat 70 Texas points Is
unjust and it must 20. What they mean
by the diferentisl is. the cents hun
dred charged for shipping -four TO Texas
more than is paid FOR shipping wheat
Some years ago the railroads concluded
o. encourage The building OF -four mills
in The big state u Texas. and they gave
the Texas Tniusrs a protection by charg-
ing the Kansas miller cents per hun
dred pounds more for taking his -four
10 Texas than they charged the Texas
miller for the shipment of Kansas wheat
Since that rate was established niils
have increased in Texas until they grind
more wheat than is raised In that state
They come 70 Kansas 10 get goou wheat
20 run their mills. which IS very seRsi-
2
Of TIE Wichita millers:
When wheat gets scarce IN Texas the
milIers send their buyers into Kansas.
ard they raise the price OF wheat This
extra price puts the niTlers here out Of
lire with the markets 20 the eastward,
and when they 20 70 ship their -four 70
Texas they are confronted with this 5
cent diTerentiaL They sly that the
Texas millers have free access TO the
wheat markets of Kansas. but they re-
fuse 70 let the Kansas miller into Texas
with his -four on an equal footing with
themselves.
When asked II the roads cannot Iegiti-
nlatelv charge more for the -four which
IS the finished product Of the mills. than
the wheat which is the raw material.
they answer that # is unjust and that
Texas Is the only community IN America
that asks for such a thing. They very
emphatically predict that the diferential
viii have 20 60.
The mHIers ask one question that IS
hard 70 answer from any standpoint Of
Justice. They ask what is the use Of a
miller hunting for favorable location
for his mill # tie railroads are going %
raise the rates for shipping his -four
equal or greater than any advantage he
may possess by virtue Of his location.
They say il that rule is to be adopted ali
Of the -four ground for export miSht as
well be ground in the sea coast towns.
and # the ocean steamer were 10 have
the same rule applied 70 them IL would
be as well to ship all surplus wheat 10
Europe instead Of -four
a Wichita miller said last night that
they did not ask for any favors. He said
all they wanted was simple Justice and
that the other fellow should not be given
any advantage by legislation or the ar
bitrary action Of the railroads He said
II they were given an even show they
would fight their way with Kansas -four
into all the markets Of the world
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20
ARE TRADE CHECKS ILLEGAL
Case Has Been Cited Which says
They are Not

There has been considerable discussion
OF late over the ruling OF United States
District Attorney Dean az Topeka a few
days ago, declaring that trade checks IS
sued BY drug, cigar and grocery stores
were Illegal. and in the strict sense OF
the word counterfeiting coins OF this
country IN looking over back records
it has been found that there has been q
case tried in the United States courts
that involves the same points as Mr..
Dean notices. This was the case OF the
United States versus Hanson, and the
presiding judge ruled that as long as the
checks we've not metal or in the shape
Of the coins Of the United States there
was no semblance Of counterfeiting, and
there was nothing Illegal about them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20

and At Enid. O. T, he stepped of onto
the depot platform 10 talk with some
friends.
The train started up and he tried 70
get aboard. but missed his hold on the
railing q the coach he was dragged for
several feet, holding or 20 the railing
with one hand. At one time one foot and
one hand were OF the rails. Just in front
OF the rapidly moving wheels. but oy
supreme effort. he threw himself outside
the rails and let 90 his hold on the coach.
The train vas stopped and he was as
sisted TO board IL. and. while ne was not
seriously injured. he was considerably
bruised. II was narrow escape from IN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20
Hoods Jarsaparilia
and Pills

Which acknowledgements blood,
expelling all humors and building
up the whole system. They cure
Hoods S2rsspsrilla permanently cured J.
G. Hines, Franks. H.. of eczema. from which
he had suffered for some time: and Miss
Alvins Wolter. Box z12. Algona. Wis. Of PIN
pies on her face and back and ehafed skin on
her body. by which she had been greatly
troubled There are more testimonials IN
favor Of Hoods than can be published.
Hoods SarsaparliIa promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
wichita Man Was BadIy Bruised at
Enid.

Sunday night a NJ Hoover. q we'll
known travelling man n this city. was
paSsenger OF the north5ound Rock Island
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20

Dry, moist, scaly letter, all forms
of eczema or salt Fheum, pimples
and other cutaneous eruptions pro-
coed from humors, either inherited,
OF acquired through defective d.
gestion and assimilation.
To treat these eruptions with
drying medicines is dangerous.
The thing TO do is 70 take
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20
PAYS s4500 FOR HOUSE
W, %. Hsore Bays stose House on
University Axeaue.

The ii-- az Allison & Dickson. as TIE
agents Tor z r Rerpsr q Peansyissnis.
have sold The fine store house on Cli-
vsrSisy avenue. a SHIRT distance Elsr =
the Friends university, q y. 2 Npsrs
for s4sa The souse 5 thoroughly roa-
ern 4 nas ten reous i Il TIE cay
stone hcuse o. that avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-20
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
LAW COURT DECISIONS.

The following order has been decreed III
the appealed liquor cases in Knox coun-
ty: Exceptions overruled. Judgment Tor
the State" The persons against Whon'
these decisions are given are: CharieS >
Coombs (three casesp, Gershom Burgess,
j. A. Lyons, NJ. Frank Donahue two
cases., and Job Spear
In the following Knox county cases, or
ders from the law court have been re-
ceived: b. Ellsworth Spear. in Ed vs..
William Spear and Melbourne a. spear
Report discharged. Case remanded to
nisi prius.'' Mortland for plaintiff, sta
Pies for defendants.
The Rockand- Rockport Lime Co, Petr.
VS. The ROckland County Commissioners.
Dismissed from law docket littleiieli
for petitioner. Moore and Mortland Tor
De PENDANTS.
Warren NJ. ingalls, VS.. William NJ. Teel.
Motion overruled for want of prescott
ton" Walker for plaintiff, f. r. Spofford
for defendant.
Edward Davis VS.. Samuel Allen. "EX-
ceptions overruled for want Of prosecu-
ton" Mortland for plaintiff; Thompson
< Gould for defendant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
HANGED FOR MURDER.
Fred Lee Rice Pays Penalty of His
Crime at Toronto.

Toronto Ont, July 1S.-Fred Lee
Rice was hanged here, Friday, for the
murder of Constable William Boyd.
Rice with Frank Rutledge and Thomas
Jones were on trial for robbing the
post Office at Aurora. While being con-
veyed from the court house to the Jail
on June A, Il package in which were
two revolvers was thrown into the car
ri2g sc.
County Constables Boyd and Walter
Stewart We're in the cab with the prs
oners. II the struggle for the package,
Rice got revolver and shot Boyd. He
then pointed it at Stewart, VINO gave
up and told the prisoners to get out.
AS soon as they left, Stewart drew ms
revolver and fred after the prisoners
as they We're boarding a passing ear.
One of the shots struck Jones IN the
groin and the arm. The prisoners were
overpowcred and taken to jan. Mean
while Boyd had been taken TO the hos
pital, his arm amDutated, ana he TOO,
died The day after the fight Rice and
Putledre We're brought into court and
their trial was continued, resulting in
their conviction and sentence to Kings
ton penitentiary for q years. There
the third death in the series OF tragic
events occurred. Rutledge committed
suicide by hurting himself from bal
cony in the Jail to the stone floor be-
low.
A charge of murder was then lalc
against Rice and he was found guilty
and sentenced to be hanged.
Rice came from Champagne, Ill,
where his people are highly respected.
Every effort had been made to have
the death sentence committed to HE
IMPRISONMENT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
VASSALBORO WINS,
Exciting Game at the Augusta Trot-
ting Park, Yesterday.
Augusta Scored in But Three Innincs
Score. II to 7.

Inc Nassalboros seem to be playins.
pail this season. They came down Ia
the capital city, yesterday, and car
rled away the scalp of the Augusta
team in an interesting game They
started in to win and they did it. In
the first inning, Allen, the first man at
the bat. hit the sphere for three bases
and Whittaker's sacrifice brought him
In. In the last half of the inning Au-
gusta scored once. Vassalboro slowly
forged ahead until the fifth inning.
when the score stood to S. 1t was in
this latter inning that Augusta awoke
up and crossed the plate five times by
punching its hits. After this the home
team scored but once, and the visitors
brought in five runs. The game was
clinched by Nassalboro in the ninth
when it made three runs by good hit
ting.
Small's three-bagger and Harry
Martins assist to third from deep
right We're among the features. Nc
Cleilan played a good game at third for
Vassalboro. while York caught u
steady game. The pitching of Whit
taker was steady. although he was hit
freely at times. Williams struck out
seven men. but he was little too wild
to insure victory.
There We're three double plays dur
ing the game. Cony made one unas-
sisted. One other was made by each
team. Cakes Little made his debut as
an umpire and kept the game moving
along without any delays.
Eassalboro will meet Pettingills Coz
ner. this afternoon, at Pettingilrs Cor
ner Each of these teams has won
two games from the other and this
afternoons game being the rubber Will
be an interesting and exciting one.
The following is the detailed score of
the VassalbOro-A Augusta game:
VASSAIP9RO A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

Eggs are very scarce at the present
time. 1t is difficult for the dealers to
find enough to fill their orders. One
dealer was using the telephone quite
freely. yesterday, in an effort to find
some for his customers. A large num-
Der of orders We're piled up on the
counter and it was impossible to fill
them Eggs are bringing % cents per
DOZEN now with prospects of going
higher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
BUILDERS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Undersigned until 4 o'clock F. NJ, Mon
day, July 18th, 1892 for furnishing all the
materials and labor necessary to build
and complete Brick Block to be used
as q Bank Building, block to be locates:
III Gardiner. Maine. Plans and specifi-
cations may be seen and ali information
obtained al the Oakland National Bank
Gardiner. Maine. also at the office of
Coombs q Gibbs, Architects, Lewiston
Maine. The right is reserved to reject
any and all proposals
Per order
BUILDING COMMITTEE
iuly19-22,&2i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

Commencing Sunday morning, July
20, cars on the Winthrop line will run
as far as Baileyville, leaving Bailey
Vile on the hour and half hour for
Augusta. The 5.l5 car Saturday
afternoon will run out as far as
Busselrs and Westons cottages TO
accommodate the people who may want
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

People going to Cobbosseecontee to-
morrow should get off at the steamer
landing, Il short distance beyond Ham
mondS, where seats and tables will be
provided for them. 1t is only a few
steps at this point from the cleo tric
road platform station to the steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

Work on the Western avenue sewer
is nearing completion. L. r. Bean
who has the contract, has been him
dered in prosecuting the work on ac-
count of the time which il has taken tc
obtain the pipe needed. 1t is now ex-
pected that it will be complete, some
time during the coming week. Work
on the Bangor street sewer has been
stopped for the present on account OF
the wet condition of the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The farmers in this vicinity report
that the hay crop is much larger than
was at first expected. The earlier part
Of the season did not promise a large
crop but the last two weeks have
helped the grass along wonderfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

Luther Allen Church has disposed of
his trucking business to Charles +.
Church. Mr.. Church is one of the old
est citizens of Augusta and has been
engaged in the trucking business here
for many years. His retirement from
active business has been earned by
long years Of labor and by a life Of
probity and strict integrity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

A Waterville gentleman who was in
Augusta, yesterday, relates an inter
esting incident. On Tuesday after
noon, the day of the big thunder storm.
Charles Vigue of Waterville. hired a
horse of C. ii. Libby to go to North
pond. where he is building summer
cottage The horse was valued at $500.
The storm came up very suddenly ana
Mr.. Nigue hitched the animal to n tree
and started for cover. A bolt of light
ming came and struck the horse, kill
ing him instantly law suit may re-
suit for the recovery of the value OF
the horse. although Mr.. Nigue claims
he is not responsible for the action of
the elements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

According to the statement Of DR..
j. f. Hill of Waterville, grand medical
director of the Grand Lodge of Maine,
A. O. u. W., he has examined 1411 APP
plications for membership since the
Maine Lodge was organized last Au-
gust, of which number he accepted 1927
and rejected $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The cottagers at Cobbossee are regu-
lar patrons of the new electric railroad.
Before it's establishment they used all
sorts of conveyances, even making the
journey at times between this city and
the lake on foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The time has arrived for the annual
excursion for the worthy ones of our
city who have been looking forward to
the day of all days in the year to them.
The committee of arrangements So
licits help from those who are inter
ested in the work, in asking for cloth
ing of all kinds. They request the
donors to have all such at the rooms
of the w. c. 7. T., Allen block, tues
day and Wednesday afternoons, July
- and %. The excursion will occur
Friday, July %, as now planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The steamer Cobbossee will make
hourly trips, Sunday, leaving her
wharf at Manchester Bay, just beyond
Hammond's and running down
among the islands. If you like fine
scenery and pleasant sail do not fail
to take in one of these trips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The Augusta Water Co. has had a
workman for nearly two days endeav-
oring to locate a gate box on Sewall
street which controls the water pipe
leading to the II. p. Milliken house on
Melville street. The attempt thus far
has been unsuccessful, and the com
nany's officials express the belief that
the box must have been put in before
the concrete walk was built and that
it was covered by the walk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

Three prizes of s25. SIS and so each
have been offered by the State Court,
Catholic Order of Foresters. to the
member bringing in the most members
before next June. Each court is en-
titled to select one member who will
represent it in the contest. There are
IA courts in the State and the contes;
is expected to be warm one. st. Au-
gustine's Court of this city has selected
Lewis Bolduc as its Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

At the monthly meeting of the Lewis
ton. Bath & Brunswick Road at Bruins
wick, Friday. it was voted to close the
park casino until it could be reopened I'M
der management of Pete" Huntoon, for
merry of the Tontina hotel at Brunswick
and one of the popular landlords and ca
terers in New England. He will assume
charge in short time. 1t was also voted
TO give the Portland Il Brunswick Co. the
right to run its cars DOWN Main street 10
the waiting room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The annual reunion of the 32d Reei-
mental Association. some members of
which belong in this city, will be held
at the Sth Maine building on Peaks
Island, Portland harbor, on Wednesday.
August 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

Stolen bases-Alen, Buck, Simpson 2.
Lewie, Fearnley, Cony, Craig. Two-ba Sc
hits-Lewie, j. Martin. Three-base hits
Fearnley Small. Double plays-Craig 10
Small to Cony. Cony unassisted, and Nc
Clellan to Allen. Bases on balls-On Will
iiams. ;. Struck out-By Whitaker, &;
by Williams. Z. Passed ball-YOIk Wild
observation-disclosures. Time. 215. Umpire. Lii
tie. Scorer, w. Johnson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

At the Democratic county convention
held at Pressure Isle, Thursday. the
following nominations were made: For
county attorney. Herbert w. Trafton
Fort Fairfield: clerk of courts. Dana L.
Theriault. Fort Kent: sheriff. DUR;
Stanchlield. Easton; county commits
sioner. Michael \. Barrett. Caribou;
county treasurer, Leon S. Howe,
Pressure Isle: senators. Martin l.. En-
erson. Island Falls, Rufus F. Stowe,
Pressure Isle, Henry A. Nadeau. Fort
Kent: register of deeds, southern dig
trict. Lucius f. Stackpole, Monticello;
northern district. Florent Sanfancon
county committee. Henry ]. Hathaway
Houlton. Peter c. Keegan, Van Buren,
V. Nj. Theriault, Fort Kent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
Daily kennsbee Journal
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

a new car for the Augusta, Gardiner
IL winthrop Street Railway has ar
rived in the city and will be taken 10
the car barn, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

-. nieture shows the manner in
:, your hands are daily dirtied by
,,cings Of your shoes. If there is
! Dust. dirt or backing on the laces,
sure to come off on the hands.
In YOU haven't always the time to
!, and wash them.
a.. is one reason why so many
E,y-sss Shoes are now worn.
.,,ber reason for Congress Shoes
ne fact that if you wear those
,.sining elastic stamped inside with
/. Vords HUB GORE" you have
40 Passenger Accident Insurance
rolr life, under a policy now ex-
ing at the office of the U. S. Casual
n. New York. The insurance con-
-7es as long as you wear the shoes
hub Gore elastic is also guaranteed
the entire life of the shoes, or it is
lgaced without charge. Ask your
! oa dealer about Hub Gore elastic in
nress Shoes. 1t costs no more to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The new office of the Augusta Water
Co. and the Kennebec Light & Heat
Go. in Masonic Temple is nearly COM
plete. 1t is expected that the painters
viii finish their work, this afternoon
having the place ready for the Office
furniture. The tenants will soon oc-
cupy it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The recorder of Imperial Lodge. No.
:, Degree of Honor, has paid. the sum
of $1,000 to Roscoe E. Penney. that be-
ing the amount of insurance carried
by the late Susie H. Penney in that
order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

State of Maine, County of Kennebec S.
l, Treby Johnson, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
TREBY JOHNSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July, 1892.
l.. A. BURLEIGH
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
JOHN w. CHASE.
THOMAS ]. LYNCH,
w. G. BOOTHBY,
Directors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19

The body of Thomas F. Mulkern. the
S-year-old son of Patrick Mulkern. who
lives at IS Danforth street. Portland, WAS
found in the dock alongside of Browns
wharf, Friday morning. The little fellow
has been missing since Tuesday, when
he wandered OK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
NOTICE TO PAINTERS.

All members of Local Union 55f, are re-
quested to attend Special Meeting Tues
Gay evening. 13o O'Clock, July q. II is i'm
portant that each member be present at
this meeting. 4. ]. Upton, Rec. Sec:
july 1S,d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
e. w. GROVE.

This name must appear on every box OF
The genuine Laxative Bromo-Qulnine
Tablets, the remedy that cures cold in
one day. Is cents mays. tn. tn, sat, amos