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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
CAPITAL CHAT.
CONTINUED from page ~

that early and favorable action will be
taken on the report You will be duly
notified" the letter goes on, "of the date
when the department will be able to es-
tablish the service thus recommended
In the course of few months Gov.
Bureigh hopes to have Kennebec county
pretty well covered by rural free delivery
routes, wherever the population is sufii-
GENTLY numerous to warrant the depart
ment in establishing these modern mail
facilities for the farmers. The postoffice
department has been very accommodating
in acting promptly on his requests and he
has been able to establish routes in the
county and elsewhere in his district,
where many other members of congress
in various parts of the country have
been compelled to wait. All over Maine
however, the system is being gradually
extended and the state will be one of tn :,
first to have the system perfected in
stalled. as far as the population and
country will warrant it.
Senator Frye will be able now almost
any day to announce what the provisions
of the river and harbor bill will be for
the rivers and harbors of Maine. Some
of the improvements over what the House
authorized have already been mentioned
1t is hoped that there will be a large
I>ennebec between Augusta and Gardiner
The Notifications bill. which was re-
ported to the House a few days ago con-
tains no item for the purchase of Cush-
ing's Island, which property owners there
have been agitating for some years.
There is objection to the item because
parties in Massachusetts, are interested
in the sale and are asking large prices for
their land, more in fact than the appro-
priations committee think it is worth.
Representative Littlefield went down to
Charlottesville, Va, few days ago and
addressed an audience of Virginians on
the subject of good roads. charlottesville
is rs miles from Washington, about three
hours ride by rail. The route is through
one of the prosperous sections of the
State and passes within view of the
homes of three former presidents of the
United States; Thomas jefferson, James
Monroe, and Zachary Taylor. Only the
site of the house where Gen. Taylor was
born now remains. 1t is a little KNOLL
covered with few second growth trees
Taylor was born in Virginia, as very
many distinguished men of the country
have been but early in life went farthe~
west before he participated in the Mexi-
can war.
There is one armed veteran. who
keeps guard at the main door of the
House of Representatives and who was
Il drummer hny IN, ne IN,
leo. His name is John Horn, a very eff
Gent man at his post. He recalls WV
idly the incidents of the campaign for
Horn is still well preserved and looks
hardly more than As years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
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AMUSEMENT
IT he Cherry Pickers."

The Cherry Pickers" was presented,
last evening, by the King Dramatic
Co., which has an engagement for the
present week at the local opera house,
barring Friday night, when the Prim-
rose & Dockstader Minstrel will hold
down the boards. There was large
audience present to witness the open
ing performance Of the company and
on the whole they We're pleased with
it.
The Cherry Pickers" like all others,
mas merits of it's own that appeal to
certain tastes very strongly but less
strongly to others. 1t is a very heavy
piece, and in fact, one from which the
average repertoire company would
shrink. But there We're several in the
cast who made Il very good impression
in spite if this disadvantage. Law
renee Grafton as John NaZarre. and
Miss Val de Vernon as Nourmallee, di
yided the hOnors in the two leading
parts. Calvin II. Harris, who took the
part Of Col. Bronze, OF Her Majesty's
army, did some Very good acting but
his voice WAS not adapted TO the role
Of a villain. Some good specialties
were introduced between the acts, eS-
pccially by the little Levey sisters.
Today's bin is Faust" at the mat
inee ana a Ward of France" this
evening.
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES,

Mrs. Hutchinson, wife of Capt. Stephen
Hutchinson of South Portland, was found
dead in her room, Saturday, She had
complained of Indigestion. but was not
supposed to be seriously sick.
Record l.. Plummer of Scarboro. n bov
OF is. was accidentally shot, Sunday. by
Percy Farr, boy of about the same age
They Were out in a boat duck shooting.
When Fairs gun was discharged. Plum
mer was shot in the shoulder and lost
a great deal of blood before Farr could
row ashore and get help He will it is
believed. pull through.
\ man giving the name of II. Williams
and claiming TO live in st. John. went to
the stable of Martin Cone in Calais Fri
day, and hired a horse. That done. he
drove to the office of Scott Bradish, an
insurance agent, and tried to sell th,.
turnout. Mr.. Bradish paid a small sum
down and told Williams to come in the
morning and get the balance. Meantime.
Mr.. Bradish had telephoned to Mr.. Cone.
who claimed the horse. Williams was ar
rested, Saturday, by Deputy Sheriff Muir
ply and held for the grand jury.
News was received at Machias, Monday,
of fatal accidental shooting which oc-
CURED at Plantation No. Is. Sunday Tn,
victim was Edward Elsmore, aged II
years, the Oldest of a family of II chill
dren. Edward with two younger broth
ers left home without the knowledge of
their parents to visit muskrat traps on
the shore of Rocky lake. When they had
reached their destination and were about
to leave the boat. Robert ATTEMPTED to
draw a shotgun toward him. The weapon
was discharged and the charge struck
him in the breast, causing instant death
William l.. DenniSon. who recently re-
turned to Mercer from the klondike. says
that the claim Of Charles Clement of
Mercer, and others. which was wrcsted
from the real owners by outlaws one
year ago, is still in possession Of the out
laws and is developing rich pawn rnts
Clement was killed defending the claim
and was buried by his companions near
the scene. The district recorder has serv-
ed several notices on the present holders
of the claim and Messrs. Bush and York
have taken legal steps to recover the dig
gings. Mrs. Clement, widow Of the dead
miner, resides in Mercer with her father
Daniel WEBB.
Lieutenant f. e. Phlbrook of Port
land, late of the 10th L. 5. Volunteer In
fantry. has been recommended by Presi-
dent Roosevelt for promotion as breVet
car plain. for distingui ned gallantry
while in the Philippines. The especial act
ed was GOODNESS and exposure to heavy
artillery and rife fire while supporting
bridge builders between the towns Of
Lemery and Taal in the province of Bal
tangas, on the 10Th Of January, 1890. AL
though Lieutenant Philbrook has been
honorably discharged, this act of the
President entities him to wear cap
tain's uniform of the regular army on
stated occasions. His commission viii
also be in the nature of a medal of honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
SAME OLD STORY,
New England Gas and Coke Co. in a
Receivers Hands.

Boston. April Upon application of
the United Gas and Coke Co. of West
Virginia. heavy creditor, Robert F.
Burnett of Boston, was, today, APP
pointed receiver for the New England
Gas ana Coke Co. by Judge Colt of the
United States circuit court The move
is said to be the first step in reorgan-
iZatiOn and that the action of the Unit
ed Gas and Coke Co. is a friendly one.
The announcement of the appoint
ment Of Il receiver was followed at once
by the appearance of circular issued
by q committee representing the first
mortgage ) per cent. bondholders and
of the stockholders of the New Eng
land Gas and Coke CO., saying that
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co. of Bos-
ton. and j. x w. Seligman of New
York, at the request of many of the
holders of the securities Of the COM
pany, We're preparing a plan for the
reconstruction and reorganization of
the company which they will submit
at the earliest possible moment and in
viting bondholders and stockholders to
forthwith deposit securities with the
Old Colony Trust Co, Boston, or with
tht ttlOlIldl Trust 70, New OK, VINO
viii receive deposits up to and includ-
ing April H. 1902.
The circular says also: The com
pany has become burdened by a heavy
floating Indebtedness. 1t appears at no
time to have been able to earn the in
terest on it's bonds. 1t has immediate
and pressing necessities, which it is
unable to meet. 1t has been forced
today, into the hands of a receiver.
The preservation and continuance of
its business require concerted and i'm
mediate action. 1t appears that up
wards of S6,000000 will probably be
necessary for the rehabilitation of the
company.
These statements are, in our opinion,
borne out by what has been SO far dis
closed By the examination and study
OF the plant. processes and business of
this company and its allied companies,
which has been in progress for several
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
NEARING A CRISIS.
The Rebels in Venezuela Are
Gaining on All Sides.
Several More Cities Ca ptured and
Others Are Surrounded.
Castro Without Funds and His Posi-
ton Is Critical.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao. April
News has reached hero that the
seaport of Tucaoa, in the state of Lara.
was taken. April ;, by revolutionary
forces under Solagny. German mer-
chants at Caracas have received infor-
nation that Barquisimeto. the capital
OF the state OF Lara, has been in pos
session Of the revolutionists since
April T.
The revolution in the eastern part of
Venezuela has made much progress
during the past week and the govern
mont has been obliged to send rein
forcements of troops and supplies of
ammunition daily to MANY parts of the
republic.
Gen. Escalante and two of President
Castro's brothers suffered severe de-
feat at the hands of the insurgents un-
der korandO, Pehalosa and Ducharme
April g. at San Agostin, near Caru-
PIANO. in the state of Bermudez. OF the
$50 government soldiers engaged in this
action only $50 retreated, the remainder
being killed or wounded or deserving.
The government was defeated in an
other engagement April. 4, near FL
Pillar. when its soldiers were trying to
reach Cariaco, in Bermudez. On this
occasion the government troops again
retreatcd, to Carupano, where Gen. Es-
calante is awaiting reinforcements.
Among these will be 500 government
soldiers called Andinos. Gen. Esca-
lante hopes to take the offensive with
1900 men.
The situation at CarupanO was still
without change, April 6. There the
reVolutionists and the government
forces are facing each other in an at
titude of expectancy.
The town of Cumana, also in Ber-
mudez. is surrounded by revolutionary
forces.
barcelona the capital of the state of
BermudeZ, is again closely watched by
the insurgents under Monagas. Gen.
Velutini, the minister of the interior.
has recently been sent there.
Government officials at Caracas esti-
mate that there are $500 revolutionists
under arms in the above mentioned dis
tricts.
The revolutionary General Riera is
still in the district of Coro, where his
forces are checking the government
troops under Gen. Gomez, the Vice
President of the republic
Government forces have also been
routed near Caucagua in the state of
Petare, and the Rio Chico district is
also in arms.
The situation of the Venezuelan gov
ernment is becoming critical. 1t is al
most without financial resources and
consequently cannot pay it's soldiers.
The people are making efforts to es-
cape forcible enlistment in the army
and President Castro has been obliged
to bring troops from the state of Los
Andes. Castro was born in this state
and the men from there are called An
dinos. The custom receipts of the re-
public are decreasing daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
Primrose G. Dockstader's Minstrels-
Seat Sale Opens, Tomorrow Morn

my.
i new act which George Primrose pre-
-cnt+ this season, for the delight Of tn
patrons Of Primrose and Duckstaders
Minstrels that will appear at the Opera
house next Friday evening, il something
that VII surprise al who sac it. In tn"
FIRST place il involves a new idea in scenic
environment. The curtain ascends on u
dreamy pictur" of Il southern bayou 1t
carly dawn. discovering the outlines of
iu Old Mississippi steamboat. stranded
on the shore and long since gone To- decay.
now vcicd ana beautiiird by mass of
tropical growth. Later on, when the sun
Scattcrs its first golden beams over the
scene. the picture presents n study in
solitude and beauty that is well worth
seeing. Then comes another scene. 4
slowing cotton field. with a lazy river
mcandering away into the distance. Here,
700, that wonder Of thu past century. cleo
tricity, is used to good advantage iii
shifting the picture from daylight to the
impressive grandeur of night with its
moon ana stars. The next scene IS an
old Dixie cabin, picturesque and 'homely.
so true to its spot as to awaken applause
when it is revealed. 1t Is here that Prim-
rose, the best soft-shoe dancer on tn =
stage. appears in dances that delight. in
Producing before the close The Twins,
two pickannnies whose work is some
thing extraordinary. This new act, with
Its charming pictures is alone worth go
ing to see. The seat sale will open, to-
morrow morning at ~ clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
FAR MINGDALE,

Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens of Main ave-
nue., and Miss Edna Dove of East
Pittston, were initiated into the De-
gree of Honor lodge, Friday evening,
making a membership of 100 members
III good standing. A tempting clam
stew was served after the close of the
meetings and by the sounds a delight
full time must have been enjoyed Fri
day evening, April II, this lodge will
give an entertainment. \ pleasing
program has been arranged, one of
the features being drama, The
Donation Party" All are invited and
a special invitation is extended to the
augusta and Hallowell lodges.
Oscar McCausland has been confined
to the house for the past week with a
very bad cold.
Mrs. Thankie Jewett of Bath, came
to ~. W. Jewett's, last week, to help
care for their sister, Miss Eliza At
kins who is very poorly.
The street commissioner has lust
finished repairing the washout in the
road at the foot of North street and it
is fine job, the sidewalks are also be
ing put into good condition.
Mrs. \. G.. Pinkham is out of town
visiting Mr.. Pinkham's father.
Charles Wight was able to take a
short drive, Sunday. All are glad to
see him out again.
John Brann is acting as ianitor of
the Grant Street schoolhousc.
RIVERSIDE.
Mrs. J. Z. Brown. Mrs. G. A. Fetch
er and Master Vinton Fletcher of
Watcrville. were the guests of Mrs. II.
G. Rarrows, last week.
J. a. Mooers of Skowhegan, was n
business visitor here, Thursday.
Miss Margaret Sibley of Augusta.
was the guest of Miss Grace Gardner
last week
Mrs. j. H. Bragg of Lambs Corner
and r. b. Bragg of Augusta, visited
rel1tives here last Sunday
7. f. Farwell of Cross Hill. was hero
last Wednesday trimming his fruit
trees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lee received
the sad intelligence Saturday OF the
death in Boston of their daughter.
Mrs. G.. c. Langley of that city. An
operation for appendicitis was per-
formed from the shock of which she
did not rally. Mrs. Langley was a
beautiful woman and had many
friends here, where she was reared to
womanhood. who sympathize deeply
with the afflicted family. Besides her
parent and a brother here she leaves
a nusb lrd and one child in Massachu-
sets, and a sister in New Hampshire
Her remains will be brought here for
burial.
Miss Edith Farwell of Cross Hill, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. ]. w. Dunlap.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
kennebec County.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded ut the office of the
register of deeds for Kennebec county
during the past week:
ALBION-G. g. Wood to 3. S. Hussey,
land. 50
AUGU STA-Afred Hanson and Ida T..
Hanson to Daisy NJ. Whitehouse. land
and buildings. 81 and other valuable con-
sheraton: Eliza Siblcy and Alice r.
Sibley of Augusta. and Joseph r. Sib-
ley Of Jacksonville. oregon, to Scott K.
knight, land. $3.50; Frances J. Hubbard
If Houshton, Mich. to Augusta Real Es-
5000: Edmund Doyon to Alfred Patnaude,
Joseph pomerleau ana William BOnneau,
land and buildings, 81 and other valuable
consideration.
BENTON-Robert Good to Emma f
Markham. land. SO; Robert S Good to
Cora Il. Markham. land. $25; Cora 3.
Markham to Eva J. Folsom. land, $50;
Alfred Roundy of Clinton. and Lester +.
Roundy to Edwin Bragg and Floyd
Bragg. land, 81 and other valuable con-
sideration.
CHELSEA-John Henry of Whitefield,
60 Alonzo z. Gardiner, land and build
ings. 81 and other valuable consideration.
CHINA-John NJ. Gates of VasSalboro
to Frank Z. Clark land, 81 and other
valuable consideration.
CLINTON-Phebe JOY of Hallowell to
Warren l.. JOY of Hallowell, land, $1,000;
T.. G.. HodgdOn to Frank l.. Besse, land
and buildings 81 and other valuable con-
sideration; Albert Cain to Manley Morri-
son. land. $50.
FARM NGDAI.E-EUni \. Cunning
ham of Gardiner, to Elmbrook Farm Co.
Of Farmingdale. land $500.
LLOWELL-Charles F. Drew to
Moses w. Farr land and buildings, 81
and other valuable c9nSlderati0n. -
MI RN9 IN, T. 81 o.alh s,ooo ~
"IttEipt,' IN ORR Orr,n Tjitnn TO William
r Prttierove land $500.
w .Ttsp vi VII E"AIbion w Small of
,,,sa y - III - Ioir, I-i,,a Ina and
,hic1so, ~ ~ Jul - stt -
puii,llisS' - az" IT,, ~ !,
atlui, "a e,!a. ~ p",Ia7 ~
SUI In go. unroce per-
line N phii1ndar s. Jowett of Skowhc-
i Har9 lana 10 Il and other valuable consid-
Sratinns: Grace l.. Proctor and Edward
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referee in bankruptcy, during the past
week:
GARDINkR-Elmer Il. Sanborn. sea
captain: Loren NJ. Sanborn of Gardiner.
attorney; assets, $10u; liabilities, $l212 50:
first meeting of creditors, p. NJ, April
y 1872.
WATERVILLE - William Peterson.
painter; c. w. IiusSey of Waterville, at
IOrney; assets. $40. all claims to be ex-
empt; liabilities. $l1l.67; first meeting of
creditors, +. NJ, April - 1892
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
Mante,l Coming.

Manager owen presents Mr.. Robert Z.
MantelI and company. who viii appear at
the Opera house, next Monday, in an elab-
crate production of Hamlet. Lovers OF
the classic drama have indeed a treat III
store with the coming Of Mr.. Mantell,
who is recognized as Americas greatest
tragedian today.
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BASEBALL GAMES.
U. of M, 4; Wesleyan, 3.

Middletown, Ct, April THE Wesleyan
University baseball team played the frs
game of the season here. today, with tn,
University of Maine and was defeated
by the score of 4 to 3. The local team
was unable to hit Mosher and their ralis
in the last inning came too late to b.
effective. The score:
Maine .......0 2 o 2 0 o x-4-7-'
Wesleyan 40 0 o 0 0 2-3--4-
Batteries-Mosher and Chadbourne
Chapman, Hume and Inglis. Attendance
200.
At Charlottesville, Va.-Cornell, 16; Uni
versty of Virginia, 10.
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FIorodora.

The entire country seems to have gone
music mad over the tuneful melodies Of
"Flurodora." This famous organization
will be given in this city shortly by the
same company that has appeared in all
the larger cities of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08

Work will be begun, this morning,
On the electric road to Winthrop.
Ground will be tilst broken on the
Written road and all the special work
will be done before the track on West
crn'avenue will be laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08
SPECIAL ORDER OF STATE BOARD
OF HEALTH.

Section ]. For the reason that cases Of
smallpox have so frequently been mis-
taken for cases of chickenpoX or for
cases of generalZed vaccinal eruption i;
Is hereby ordered that. until December
a. 1892, householders shall report prompts
~ to the local board Of health Of their
towns every case of chckenpox which oc-
ours i'm their houses or families. ard
physicians shall report promptly to the
same officials every case of chickenpox or
or generaiiZed eruption following vacci-
nation to which they are called or which
may come under their observation
Section >. Any person who shall neg
lect or refuse to obey these regulations
snail be subject to the penalties provided
by section ?, chapter 305. laws of 1893.
namely, "a fine of not more than five
hundred dollars, or by Imprisonment in
the county Jail for a period of not more
than six months, or by both fine and i'm
prisonment in the discretion of the
court"
By order of
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Approved by the Governor and Council
March %, 1902. apr5 d3t
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Baseball NJ otes.

While practicing baseball at Wiltor
Saturday, Harry Hunter and Harry Per
kins collided. the former suffering brok
en- collar bone and the latter broke
nose,
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Half the ills that man is heir. to come
from Indigestion. Burdock Blood BitterS
strengthens and tones the stomach
makes indigestion impOssible.
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Little Colds" Thousands of lives sac
rifced every year. DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup cures little colds, cures big
colds, too, down to the very verge of con-
sumption.
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.sENS LOCKE.
SCpEw

Astigmatism is probably the most com
mon defect in refraction of eyes and is
usually defect in shape of cornea. il
being either f1atter in a certain meridian
than t another, usually at right angles
to 1t. This defect is OF two or three diff
ferent varieties and requires much skill
to accurately correct. Itching Of lids.
and headache are the symptoms This
can be corrected by c. H FRIZZELIE.
Expert Eye Refractionist. $685. Water
St. Opp. Hotel North. Hours. $50 to IL;
$50 to 6. Wednesday and Saturday even
ingS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08

Chancellor Day of Syracuse University
reports that $55O.V0 has been secured for
the endowment fund of that institution
and that within year he hopes to in
crease the amount to 81 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises.
stings. sprains. DIR. Thomas Electric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-08

Itching piles? Never mind if physicians
have failed to cure you. Try Doan's Oint-
ment. No failure there 80 cents, at any
drug store.
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BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.
Kennebec County.

The following petitions in bankruptes
have been brought before F. J. Z. Lille'
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
Kitchener and Lord Roberts on the March.

and unpromising n job as ever faced
white men. there was a rush of young
Britons. Kitchener was among them.
He became an officer in the glorious
army of the Khedive.
In 1887 they made him commander In
sualdn, and there are remnants OF des-
ert hordes yet who remember certain
ensuing lean years. They remember
yet how the gaunt man stepped calmly
into their camp ore night, unarmed and
alcne. and cheerfully ficked their sacred
chief into the face with a riding whip
IN the midst of his spear bearers and
gun carriers, because that sacred chief