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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
a Collection of Tavern SIGNS.

The April exhibition at the Guildhal
is to be OF French and English paint
ers Of the eighteenth century, and one
feature of it should be particularly in
tereSting to our readers who con-
tributed so many instances of curious
tavern signs. For a collection of sign
boards is to be made, and already
French collectors are being asked for
specimens of Chardin, Lemoynes,
Nicholas. Vatican and other famous
artists who paid their tavern scores
with their brush. This method of pay
ment has been common enough with
young or struggling artists. The late
r. Sidney Cooper painted his way to
Brussels, the Royal Oak at Bettws-y-
Coed mas a signboard done by David
Cox and there are few of the Old
fashioned inns On the Thames which
cannot show pictures which were paid
for in kind.--The London Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
HOW BIRDS KILL RATTLESNAKES.
The Road Runners in California Make
Traps Of PrickIy Pear Leaves.

In the southern part of California
there is strange bird called the road
runner. Few birds can fly better than
this one, but rarely does he ever rise
from the ground. and then only when
hard pressed. He prefers to escape
from man or beast by running, and as
he can easily outrun the Swiftest horse
his speed saves him from all his enc
mics.
The male bird is not larger than 4
common barnyard rooster, and his
feathers are as gayly coiored as those
of the peacock. The hen is of a dark
brown sage brush color
The road runner has one mortal
enemy-the rattlesnake. This reptile is
fond of deyouring the road runner $
eggs whenever it comes across q nest
in the sagebrush. But the road run
ners often have opportunities of re-
venging themselves
Whenever they come across a sleep
ing rattlesnake. summing himself on a
warm rock, they Immediately prepare
a trap for his destruction. Prickly
pears abound in those regions. The
road runners, generally a pair, at once
begin picking up the spiny covered
leaves of this plant and piling them
about the sleeping snake in a circle.
When their work is completed they give
their enemy a. few pecks to awaken
him, and then retire to watch the re-
suit
In vain the rattlesnake tries to es-
cape. The ring of prickly leaves holds
him prisoner. AT every move he
makes the spines prick him, until at
last in despair he turns, bites him
self and les.
Travellers often come across these cir
cies of dried leaves, with the dead
snake in the centre. AT first no white
man would believe the Indian tales of
this strange method of the road run
ners employed in killing their mortal
enemy. but they have since been OBJ
served in the act of several eminent
naturalists, who have corroborated
the stories told by the Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
MANAGER WANTED!

leading Old Line Life Insurance Com
pany desires the services Of an active
and successful Underwater to act as
Manager for KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Direct Contract with liberal first and
renewal commissions is offered, thereby
securing for him not only an immediate
return, but also an increasing annual in
come commensurate with his success
NO middle man to servc-you build IN
most varied line of policies offered by any
Company, including Participating or
Nom plans. thus enabling
you to meet any condition or emergency.
ADDRESS. stating. age and experience,
ark, N. j.
apr19, dot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

TERRA del Fuego is full Of minerals,
among which is no small proportion
of gold. That there is to be a boom in
mining down in that part of the world
there is no doubt. When the discov-
cries shall be made which will ac-
complish this result no one can pre-
dict, but there are in movement opera
tions which at any time may result in
such discoveries as will attract at
tentiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
SpeCfa! Advertisements

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
eeeding twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, To
LET, LOST, &c, will be inserted Cnce
for Is cents and 5 cents fol each subse-
quent insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT.
In sending by mail. remittance of postage
stamps should be made WITH order, as
the charges are too suaN to open &C
counts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
HONEST AND RELIABLE MEN

who are hustlcrs to represent the L. s.
Health q Accident ms. Co. in all coun-
tics Of Maine, except Androscoggin. Cum
berland, Franklin, oxford ana York Men
Oi experience i'll insurance preferred.
Address c. NJ. Fletcher, Canaan, VI.
apr19.d1w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

invitation from a gay party to spehu
the day at Long Branch, and was
anticiDating the excursion to the cool
ing ocean with keen pleasure. But
duty is duty. | thought, perhaps tile
old fellow wanted me to make MS VIII
and comfort his last moments, SO
telephoned regrets to the people VINO
were going to Long Branch ana start
ed out on my pilgrimage AS luch
would have it, Oh that particular not
and sultry Sunday, there had been an
accident on the road that took me 70 my
friends house and the ears dld not Su
beyond Ninety-ninth street. There was
not a cab in sight-there never Is
when YOU want one-so | footed those
twehty-six squares, hopping my
sweltering brow, but content in the
consciousness that ! was doing my
duty. on reaching my clients mouse
| was surprised to find him clothed III
white silk pajamas reclining on diVar
III the drawing room. He greeted me
cherrily. and | could see from his man
ner that he was much better than
when had seen him last.
"'Wcli. sir, what can | do for you?
asked, as soon as | had cooled of anu
recovered my breath
The fact of it is, ~ he replied, i
haven't been able to sleep lately, and it
occurred to me this morning that if
| could get you up here to- tell some oi
| those funny stories | might drop OF
into Il nap
Not 4 word, not = single word, did
say III response. but, rising from my
chair. | cast look of whitening con
| tempt and scorn upon him, and STROBE
| majestically from the room. What my
reflections were as walked back TO thC
cars, | leave you to conjecture. Suffice
! 1t to say that | never tell stories to on
| der, and when l have a tempting en-
SaGement l leave my duty to get alonG
the best way it can"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

IF Peter J. Otey of Virginia, should
ever become a candidate for President
he Will have the entire soldier vote, ~
said one of Uncle Sans boys i'll blue
the other day. for no man in Congress;
has put in more good ticks for the reg
lars than he has. Necessities were
bound TO have; Injuries are what we
want and what makes the life easier.
and Otey has tried to get the luXuries
tor us"
The man referred. of course, to the
several bills Mr.. Otey has fathcred for
the amailoration OF the lot of the men
with the guns, among them one proNid-
ing for the appointment of dentists to
look after the teeth of the soldiers and
one providing for the increase of their
allowance Of tobacco. Peter Otey
represents the With District, the larg-
est tobacco growing county in the
state, and the speech he made in the
last Congress on presenting the latter
bill contributed in no small degree to
the handsome ma jority he received on
his reelection, and ought to make him
solid with his constituency for all
time. In this peroration Mr.. Otey-
soiemnly asserted that there is no
soiace in camp life or on shipboard like
the pipe, and nothing slaves Off hunger
and thirst like the chew of tobacco" i
statement which excited enthusiastic
applause from his colleagues who are
addicted to the use of the weed After
this successful beginning the member
from Virginia carefully aid eloQuently
traced the history of tobacco back to
the earliest times and enlarged upon
its virtues, showing that it had been
used as curative. He quoted Hariot,
a member OF Sir Walter RaleiGh's ex
petition of 1854, VINO said that tobacco
was notable preserver Of health, and
referred to the physician who directed
one of his patients who had difficulty in
| breathing ito take tobacco i'll fume,' :
which he did, and little by little recov-
cred his former strength. A chemical
analysis of tobacco was given, the
| lines from the ''Faerie Queene'' were
recited with good effect, and his con-
Guiding paragraph, in which the virtues
of the soldier and the virtue of tobacco
We're gracefully set forth, inspired fresh
applause.
His patriotism" said Mr.. Otey, Eek
pires only with his life; his soul is en-
raptured with enthusiasm; his memory
| is on the wing and runs back with
lightning quicllness to the battles
| fought and victories won, but he will
recall that the ration OF tobacco
plucked from his mind a rooted sorrow,
RACED out the written troubles of his
brain. and with this sweet oblvious
antidOte cleansed the bosom of perilous
stuff that weighed upon his heart
New York Tribune.
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DE BOSS OF De ROAD

is the funniest picture out; creates
laughter and lots of fun. An original
Autograph, 2ix30 inches printed in
eight colors, with bound edges,
mounted ready for hanging. will be
sent to all, who when writing will
mention August. Journal. and enclose
II cents in stamps for postage, to the
National Accident Society, $50 Broad
way. New York.
Any OF our readers desiring to act as
their agent will do well to write them
We highly recommend this company.
mar29 cody
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CAPABLE GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework. Mrs. q. T.. kecne, No. ; Mid
ole Street. apri3dtf
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THE ONLY AUTHORIZED LIFE OF

Talmage; Introduction by his son, Rev.
Frank Dewitt Talmage, ID. d: contains
over 800 pages; magnificently illustrated;
retail price 500 Highest commission;
freight paid; credit given. No capital re
quired; experience unnecessary. Any
one can make so to SO pr day easily.
Beware of all other Tajmage Books. The
people want The Only Authorized Life
and will have no other. Outfit free for
Is cents to cover postage. Order OUTFIT
today. Address. The John G. Winston
Co, rs Arch Street. Philadelphia. or 5ji
Dearborn street, Chicago. apr19, DIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
MONEY SAVED BY PURCHASING

blackberry plants and Fav's prolific rur-
rant; perfectly hardy, great yieldcrs: sat
isfaction guaranteed. Write for particu-
lars; D. Blaisdell, Skowhcgan, Me-. II. II.
D. No. g. anr1i dgrvs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

IeXas mas a permanent school fund
amounting to nearly sS,OO0OO0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
MILK FARM, SITUATED IN OAK.

land two mics from station, lying be-
tween two lakes: good salmon. trout.
bass and perch fishing; 100 acres. 1G room
house finished for two families; stable,
stock; barn 45X90, and other buildings all
in good repair: running water in build
ings. Good milk route Of 80 cows. For
terms. etc, address, Crowell Bros. Oak
land, Me. apr12 dews
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
MRS. LIZZIE ROYES Will CON

tinue her business, employment bureau.
boots, corsets, &c, at is Northern Av-
enue, from this date, March Y.
mar27 diff
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Statesmen FOR NURSERY STOCK.

Extra Inducements for men either locally
or TO travel Permanent position steady
work, pay weekly. Cobb & Co.. Turner
Center. Maine. march2,d1me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
GOLD CORD &c PER SHARE.

age Tunnel at Kokomo. ALSO WORK
ING ; PATENTED PRODUCERS Ar
IDAHO SPRINGS. MAY 10th Will
POSITIVELY ADVANCE TO 5c. PROS
PECTUS, MINING BOOK AND MIN
ERAL FREE. LANSFORD u. BUT
LER. Sec'y, QUINCY BLDG. A.. DEN
WEIR nnrt, ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
AT BRUNSWICK. Me. TIE WELL.

established machine, piping and plumbing
business, managed proftably since 1874,
by the late #. III. Purinton. Machine
shop is well located and equipped with
suitable, necessary machinery for all
kinds of work. in first class condition.
Reliable. cheap power; electric lights.
Buildings are in good condition Bust
ness now running successfully and profit
ably. VIII be sold cheap. Inspection So
licited. Apply to Mrs. T.. III. Purinton.
Iopsham. Me. aprI0.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED.

| All Work guaranteed. Reference. Frank
| IL. Dennis. Augusta Also instruction OH
pianos and organs Orders by mail will
, receive PROM attention. Willis Il.
Trask, Rural Free Delivery No. 4. Gardi-
ner, Me. References, Mrs. Z. T.. Da-
Wis, c. F. Flynt and Mrs. II. E. Good
rich. Augusta. oct2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
SHOP AND MACHINERY IN GOOD

condition, for the manufacture Of furnl-
tufc; situated in Manchester. belonging
to J. l.. Spear Est. VIII be sold ut q bar
gain Inquire Of John a. Spear. Gardi-
rer arr10.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

house In Maine. We train agents for the
business and pay salary or commission.
For information and circulars of our
publications address E. E. Knowles &
Co., So Exchange St., Portland, Maine
march2Sdlm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

y ENnoG DOta, HALE MASTtFE
and Great Dane, two years old in. March
uext; Will eIcnanEs Tor roo0 pnI,Ifrv
Address. Fancier, Journal Office, Augusta
Me. noy33,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
MAGIC LANTERN WITH AcETY.

lene, Sas attachment, also views. all IL.
good running order. VIII let ii go FIR a
good camera. and anybody wishing A eoo.i
gasoline boat or engine will do well Ia
write TO George KilIam, Cedar Grove,
Maine. ,,arcb11s. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
FOR SALE.
TWO FINE CARRIAGEs, ONE SIM

gle, one douhlc-frap, estate of Jos. III.
Williams. Apply taSLendall Titcomb.
aprilt7d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

HOUSE AND LOT AT 2c3 WATER
street. Hallowell, Maine Apply to Philin
Foster next door. Teobhrie Trebara.ip
Brunswick, Ne. anrsds,,s,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

new Taylor system for cutting ladies
and childrcn's clothes for sale by Mrs.
Lizzie Boyes, rs Northern Avenue. Au-
guSta Me. "nrg. diff
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TEN EN- EN7
ROOM DWELLING,

THE ELEVEN ROOM DWELLING,
storeroom. and stable, No. So Grove St.
recently occupied by Rev. f. T.. Newbert:
fresh paint and paper; hot water. electric
lights, bath. and large garden with fruit;
two minutes walk from trolley station.
corner of State and Grove SITS. Call on
or address c. III. Blaisdell, 22S State 1T,
City. aTr5,d6
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MRS. CRAM, CLAIRvOYANT,

be consulted on health or business. Ref
erences, from leading business people.
Hours from 10 A. M. to 10 =. NJ. Cases
taken by mail. No. 5 Capitol street, Au-
guSta. Maine. aDTo2 d1W*
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BLOCK. NiJEa8ER am

Water street, Augusta, Maine; also the
vacant lot and store adjacent thereto.
l'rice right Terms reasonable. Sheldon
&c Sawtelie. attorneys at law Oh water
Street. Augusta, Ne anriIS,IImo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22
TIM 2ER

spruce, pine or mixed woods mot hard>.
rear good shipping facilities Grail or wa
teri. I have a cash customer for a wood
lot of this description. u. A. Strout, Au-
gusta Maine, $50 Water st. aprl17dte
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~ HOUSE
WILL c. FOODS MAGIC SCALE OR

Arsenal Street; nearly new; all modern
convcnicnces; in first class condition
terms easy. L.. S. Lyon. apr12 dfmot
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15

nammation and liberation, and cures
female weakness. It makes weak women
strong, sick women we'll.
IL T. with pleasure recommend DR.. Pierce's
medicine,s writes Mrs. Morn Upton of Cropper
tcroPper Stationl. Shelby Co., Kentucky. SYou
remember my case was one Of female weakness
aId weak lungs. had no appetite and would
cten f7it blood was confined 10 my bed almost
1Ai = the time and could hardly stand on my
feet Al times for the pains through my whole
body and system. My husband had TO pay large
doctor bills Tor me, but since have taken foSiy
bottles Of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, four Of Favorite Prescription and three
walls of Pleasant Pellets we havcn't paid anv
more doctor biils. It had been seven months
aince stopped using DIR. Pieree's medicines and
have been enjoying good health all the time
I can never praise These medicines too highly,
for have received 50 much benefit. pray that
many who suffer as did will take DR.. Pferce's
medicines. am sure they will never fail 10
cure when given fair trial. Everybody tells
me look better than they ever saw me am
sure feel better than ever did before.I
"Favorite Prescription has the testi-
rnony of thousands of women to its COM
plete cure of womanly diseases. Do not
accept an unknown and improved sub
stitute in its place.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a
ladies' laxative. No other medicine
equals them for gentleness and thorough
ness.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15
Good Roads.


A few valuable points on good
roads. Good roads have a money
value to the farmers as well as a
political and social value.
The difference between good and
bad roads is often equivalent to the
difference between profit and loss.
Charles Sumner once said "the
road and schoolmasters are the two
most important agents in advano.
ing civilization"
Good roads raise the value of
farm land and farm products, and
tend to beautify the country
through which they pass.
Bad roads constitute the great
est drawback to rural life and for
the lack of roads the farmers suffer
more than any other GLASS.
Good roads, like good streets,
make habitation along them most
desirable; they economize time and
fare in transportation of products,
reduce wear and tear on horses, har-
ness and vehicles and enhance the
market value of real estate.
Life on a farm often becomes
isolated and barren of social en-
joyuents and pleasures, and coun-
try people in some communities
suffer such great disadvantage that
ambition is checked, energy weak
ened and industry paraly zed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15
Give the Paper the News.

There never was a paper in any
locality that gave all the news. II
is often that some persons come
and go that the editor does not see.
1t happens that a family is missed
several times. They get the i'm.
preston that the paper does not
care to mention them or has spite
against them. It /. is a mistake.
The paper has no ill feeling. no
enmity against anybody. Most
people take the local paper. Don't
be afraid to give the editor news of
interest. Perhaps you think the
paper shows partiality; but try and
see if it don't treat you we'll if
given a chance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15
Newspaper Advertising.

In talking with Wheeling bust.
ness man few days ago, the ques.
tion of newspaper advertising was
brought up. He said: after sew.
eral years advertising experience
1 have just learned that to be suc.
cessful person must advertise con.
stantly; that it is impossible to gel
results this month unless the ad.
vertisement was also running last
month. 1 do quite a mail order
business, and am now receiving
more orders for an article adver.
tised two years ago, than 1 am TO,
goods advertised during this year
Does it pay to advertise, is a ques
til n that can be answered by nam.
ing the many millionaire mer-
chants of this country. They are
the men who even had to borrow
money to purchase newspaper
space" Too many merchants ex.
pect to get rich as a result of ad.
vertising one month. They look
for returns before the paper comes
from the press.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15
Denominations IN Germany.

The German government has is-
sued some curious and interesting
statistics regarding the growth of
professionalism and catholicism
within the empire during the past
ten years. Two main facts appear;
first, that the catholic population
is increasing at more rapid rate
than the protestants, and, second
ly, that the Jewish population, rel.
atively, is receding. Out of every
thousand persons in Germany, 625
persons are protestants at present
against 62S ten years ago; 361 are
catholics, against 309 ten years ago,
and ten persons are Jews, against
eleven ten years ago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15

The protective tariff has trans
ferred the wealth from the pockets
of the masses to those of the few.
The few have formed trusts for the
enhancement of their own profits
to the greater disadvantage of the
masses. The masses have lost their
influence in Congress because the
golden accents of the trust propri-
etors alone can reach the ears of
the solons.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15
Point Pleasant, W. Va, Dot. l, 'O2
Treat An Lawbreakers Alike.

Treat All Lawbreakers Alike.
The hand of public authority
should be applied heavily against
all riotous strikers. And next let
it fall with equal force upon the
railroad coal corporations, whose
law-bresking, while of a more po-
lite and elegant kind, is none the
less reprehensible. They are break
ing state law in adding the bust
ness of cosl-mining to that of COM
mon carrier. They are breaking
federal law in combining to regu-
late output and prices. And they
are violating the interstate COM
merce law in charging unreason-
able prices for the carriage of coal.
Let the lawless corporations be
suppressed equally with the lawless
striker. And beyond all this is the
necessity of action to prevent re-
ourrence of like disaster.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15

Luckily for the residents along
the river a few miles below this
place that the recent rise in the
rivers afforded sufficient boating
stage, that the famous Kanawha
coal reached them before "old
crimp" came in earnest. Point
Pleasant situated as it is, at the
mouth of the Kanawha. is with no
exception, the best coal harbor on
the river. When the rivers below
Us are too low for boating, the
Kanawha, with its locks and dams,
affords activity the year round
among rivermen.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-10-15

The time is drawing near when
our merchants should prepare their
holiday advertisements for publ
cation. No better advertising me-
dunn in this section of the coun-
try can be found than the Weekly
Register. We give special atten-
tion to this department of our pa
per and advertisers always reap a
bountiful harvest by placing their
announcements in it's columns.