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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17
Daily ksnnsbsc Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Yesterdays game was the first ever
won by Cony from Edward Little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

If you want to see a genuine bargain
in tooth brushes, cali at Bowditch 4.
Webster's and Inspect the fine one.
zoe. value. they today only, sell for lOc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipation;
invigorates the whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Takes the burn out; heals the wound:
cures the pain. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil, the household remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

For bargain in new and second hand
bicycles call today on A. S. Cyr.
Upper Water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

AT Fuller & Webber's today, you will
enjoy the cocoanut bonbons, soft and
fun of coeoanut. only 13c. per Id.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Since the accession of President Diaz
in 1876. Mexico's trade has increased
nearly 600 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

r. W. Church has extra quality to-
n1atoes, pineapples and green stuff for
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Swift & Turner probably never Of
fered an article of greater value for So
low a price as today. "A white bowl
and pitcher, full size, all right, are
bargain to be grabbed for at only 49c.
pretty nickle top, glass salt and
pepper for only &c. Remember the cot
tage. Those fancy extra quality, chair
seats. for 7c., is another bargain conf
vepient to have on hand ready for use
when wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Conductors and motormen's suits are
being sold by f. +. Davis & Co. at a
tremendous reduction. Parties inter-
ested should see the suit they are sell
ing at only $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Marshmallows. light, fluffy and fresh,
only &c. per ID. and enough for every-
body. In the meat and grocery de-
partment, chickens and turkeys abound.
also neH potatoes, Brooks cucumbers.
fancy bananas. and all the seasonable
green stuff, fine Strawberries, etc, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Ladies will do well to call without
delay and see the extra fine line of Ia
dies vests Russell & Weston are
slaushtering the price on today
Think of a ribbed Jersey vest, with full
lace yoke. low neck, sleeveless, selling
for only 1214c. Have you seen the big
line Of suits they are cutting prices
on? Such a chance seldom occurs at
this season of the year and they are
fast disappearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Buckley & Goodrich offer today 80
doz. fringed napkins at 24c a doz.
Think Of buying napkins at &c. each.
but don't think too long-buy today.
Also beautiful assortment of Belt
Buckles. Belt Pins and Brooches at
one-half price today. for 25cts. IL
will pay all to see the great showing
of new and beautiful Wash Suits Just
received at this store. also to read their
large nd in today's issue regarding cut
prices on Suits and Garments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Locke. Hewitt co. have made
fresh supply of these famous Mexican
pecan creams in chocolate, vanilla and
maple favors. The lowest heard of
price for today only. Ice. per lib. Don't
miss trying them. In the grocery de-
partment new squash, new potatoes,
string beans, strawberries and all sea-
sonable green stuff await their multi
tude of customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Today only. Lunt & Brann, Halo
wei. offer several styles of ladies' and
boys all linen collars, sizes 121s to Il
at Toe. each. regular price 15c. These
are the Corliss. Coon & 60. brand of
collars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Fl. G. Barker Co. have a very pretty
new line of 25c. tecks and four-in-
hands which they desire the public to
see. Today only, the price will be 19c.
See how many will take advantage Of
the special price which is for both
stores and for one day only. See the
window display Of the new novelty ties
i'll the soc. line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17
@&Arc

This signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative BromO-Qu Tablets.
the remedy that cures G cold in one dAys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Whitman & Adams co. have bar
gain in silk waists, black and colors,
you will do well to see early. They
are So value ard beauties. While they
last. the price will be only $2.9S.
Another lot Of those S1.25 black mer-
cerized petticoats that disappeared 50
quickly at CSC. A lot of regular 12Hc.
ladies' handkerchiefs, just marked
down to SC. See them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Egg baskets, for boiling eggs. were
20 cents now 15c. Silver-plated soup
and oyster ladies, warranted full silver
plate, were $3.50 now S1.50. Common
table tumblers, two for ; cts. Several
doz. left of the large white bowls. We're
10 cts, today ; cts. All these genuine
bargains will be found at Pierce's
Crockery store today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

How many people are struggling
against that spring tired feeling" IT
is needless to say that Bavarian Malt
is what the system would say, could it
have voice John Coughlin will sell
YOU two bottles for 25c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

The Augusta Candy Kitchen is par
ticulariy rich in nice specials. today
Fresh cocoanut creams, 13c.. assorted
bon bons 13c., and fine cream dates
1Sc. Kemember the ice cream soda &C.
per glass. Ice cream. all flavors. in
GLIDING crushed strawberries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Or. David kennedy's Rose Jelly rad
ical cure Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold
in Head. soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

Folsom's Candy Kitchen has that
rich, new 4Oc. confection ting a ling
Try it. as they introduce t today. n
only 29c. per III. Cocoanut cakes, Sc
per dozen. Their zoe. line of assorted
chocolates. only 13c. today. Ice cream
all fiavors, the richest, purest and best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

The Beck Clothing Go. think the best
leader they ever made. is the giving
away Of a nice dress suit case with
every suit or overcoat of so or more
value. exactly the cash price before the
dress suit case was included.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-17

7. w. Means finds some were disap.
pointed in not buying that new per.
fume Sovereign Violet" Saturday. but
he was unable to sell it Monday at less
than '5c. per ounce. Now if YOU are
wise, buy this lovely perfume freely
today. at only 40c. per ounce.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20

Nearly 5000 bales II is understood. viii he
shipped TO Liverpool This cotton which
grades better than middling and rates rs
extra bcnders,' represents the growth OF
three seasons by one planter who mas held
II for IL cents. Total sales $500 bales QUO
tations unchanged ~
The future market opened rather quiet
this morning. Early sales showed nervous
ness on the part ~ July shorts and that
position sold up 8 10 points. August al.
vanced points and the latter months lost
n. point as compared with Inst evenings
stronger and gained 70 points. only 10
lose their advantage again. At the close
of the half day session comparison Of prices
with Yesterdays Anal figures showed July
points up, August 4 points higher. while
September only gained / and the Inter po-
sitio1s showed losses of 20 2 points. Only
a moderate business was done.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
Everything Favorable for Maintaining Dc
mand for Rice.

mand for Rice.
New York. July 10.-Dan Talmage's Sons
company say: The rice market fully
recovered from the temporary lull of ine
preceding week and displayed the same
characteristics " yigor and IN volume OF
business as evidenced throughout all Of last
month Everything seems 10 consplro TO
keep the demand right mp TO tho unusual
ana no ab0ting or contrary Influences can
intervene before the arrival of new crop I'm
liberal quantity. Rice is the cheapest ar
tlcle Of food In the country, and many be-
lieve II more than likely that before any
general movement toward lower prices for
cereal commodities shall set In rice VIII
have advanced TO considerably higher
level All Of the conditions which were
present at this time last year are present
now. TO these have been added other slim
ulntlng features so that It appears certain
that the crop viii go out at high mark IN
the matter Of prices. This refers more es-
pecially to good and choice grades; still
lower sorts tordinary TO fair are toning mp
ara II present interest continues are likely
TO score advance equal TO those already
realized on the better sorts.
Advices from the South note steady but
featureless demand aIong the Atlontic
points there Is well sustained movement.
There has been a further peggiug up "
prices on japan. total gains now amounting
10 10 per pound. Other advances of less
Importance have taken place IN the Caro-
lima and Honduras sorts. All serve 20
demonstrate the general strength of the
market. Reports concerning new crop SHOW
widely varying experiences some sections
have had refreshing rainfalla and ~ these
the general condition Is better ana he out
look quite favorable 1nere are sections
which note. "Ground ~ dry as an ash
heAp; many a crop Is dead and no hope OF
resurrection now. even though the win.
dows OF heaven were opened and deluge
J shonld fall Taking the crop as an en-
tirety. the outlook Is not brilliant; instead
on n bumper one OF which the acreage
! planted gave promise, 1t may prove 10 be
! less than last year.
Gables and correspondence from abroad
! note steady but sluggish movement Ia all
stylcs With prices frmly maintained.
| TaImace. New orleans, telpgraphs Louis
| iann crop movement 10 date; Receipts u
] rough l. 4TG325 sacks; last year l,OlI,WO
| sacks. Sales cleaned (estimatedD L2bS,Ooo
! pockets, last year 100000 pockets. Steady
| demand Al former range
Thlmage Charleston, telegraphs Carolina
| cron movement 10 date Receipts 46,l T5 bar
| rels. sales 45,240 barrels. Steady but slug
| gish demand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
NOTHING IN TRADE
TO ALTER COURSE OF COTTON.
With Continuance Of Such Policy Middle
men Would Not Figure in Passing
of Crop.
(specinl to The post.l

New York July 10 There has seldom
been such a long period In which no change
has taken place In the cotton market as Is
to be noticed at this season. For sis weeks
practically nothing has taken place TO alter
the tendency In the cotton market itself.
nor change the opinions OF those who ope.
rate in H. his week She weather, the
condition of the growing crop. the stock
market and the spinning demand is praoti.
cally the same as 1t was last week, and al
most Identical with that Of a month ago,
or course, how ever, this Is the middle OF
July instead OF June and this makes q ma
tcrial difference because the radical changes
should have taken place provided marked
differences In quotations for the futures and
q determination Of tho general trend of
prices IS to be accomplished The weeks
have been passing by without giving any
thing TO stimulate activity and 60 foster
speculation. On the contrary, the way the
crop has been developing and the demand
remaining unaltered has prevented that
amount Of investment blytng which could
take place II the market were a bullish enc
and the crop were developing In such q
way tnat anything like a shortage was the
natural outcome OF the conditions that pre-
vailed.
This week we and weather conditions
quite MS good as the one previous. which
means that many thousand bales can he
reasonably added TO the estimate already
made, OF. perhaps, 70 express i better, The
degree OF probability with which such esti
mates can be regarded is just so much
greater With the passing OF another seven
days. Spinners NJ the same time especially
those abroad. have shown tendency e
buy rather freely. which countcracts the
bcarish effects OF the climatic conditions ir
the South. This buying by those who make
textiles is probably due to legitimate de
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
NO SPECULATIVE INTEREST.

rund, for II Ia hard 10 believe that the
English experts would fear higher prices
when the general idea on the other side
Is that the next crop will be record.
breaker. To he sure one very remarkable
story OF New York clique having obtained
control OF all the cotton that will appear
between now and September had to be do
MED, but while this was given small
amount OF crcdcnce. possibly It could not
have influenced the buying as much as was
noticeable recently.
on ,he New York exchange nothing could
be imagined that is less like a cotton mar
kct han that which II presents. silence
rcigns FOR minutes az time without even n
bid being made or an ofer 10 sell being
called ont Between the appearances OF
the various crop reports those who have
places to 20 to out OF town disappear with
regularity. The others who stay at nome
and stlli lingcr around the tape probably
DO so because their Income from the cotton
business during the last few months has
not hcen such as TO warrant them taking
any very expensive vacation. There IS not
any feeling % hopclessness, however, and
the way IN witch brokers look for n change
I'm the matter of husincss Is not even to be
accounted for They look steadily TO the
South for orders Judging that With the
present price for the commodity the FARM
ers weuld feel that they conld afford 60
snecnlate I'm the futures. When the rcports
for certain section he4ln 70 appear ana
factors and others interested IN growing
the staple take the trouble to send In al
Vices Il a usually expected that certain
amount Of speculation win follow q from
the same distance. This ie especially 50
when such volunteered news " supInseu to
be OF n buillsh nature. and time AMI ngain
the gathering Of such reports has occurred.
though exactly what object the senders OF
them can have. II they do not intend To
take advantage Of the apparent aspgee aa
derstnnd Time and again this has occur.
red and uniformly The adyices have proved
20 be fallacious Not that they were IN
sincere, but rather that With condition
OF almost perfection in the way OF weather
hard storm or little drynoss seemed
| like -ery detrimental features ana th,
| ones who see them az short range are po'
apt to he very clear. In their tuds,nem;.
Altogether 1t Is the most unlntcrcStin.
| and Unhappy situation for the speculntol
and those who live upon his transactions y
the market II IL simply goes on thls way
| If would look as II the crop VIII turn ON
| 10 he nm enormous one and pass betWeet
| grower and spinner without much OF VIZ
Sucstionnble assistance OF tho intermediary
nsrtiss who use the commodity merely as
| speculation. Stua''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
H. & 3. eeer'stLetter.


New Orleans, July 1O-Adyices from
Liverpool were not encouraging, conse
quentlY our market opened ] TO points
lower. but subsequently improved on near
months and 10 3 on late. owing "a fresh
huylng and absence Of sellers. When this
demand subsidized values again cased on
closing n a net gain OF to , points on
near positions, whereas the later ones were
unchanged to points lower The weather
was generally clear today throughout the
cotton belt, but Hight scattered showers
We're reported from Ave out Of the thirteen
districts. The predictions are toi scatter
ed showers and thunder storms over the
cotton region during Saturday night aud
Sunday. Referring Ia cables OF yesterday
that no short time would be resorted 10 IN
Lancashire, II seems that these advices
were rather premature, because cables re-
celyed today saw that Oldham and Rochdale
spinners decided TO 60 on short time and
they represent so per cent of the 80 per
cent required for decision. The action Of
spinners from other districts Is not yet
known.
Charlotte, n. C., wires that the yarn mar
ket continues stagnant with few Inquiries
noted. strong disposition 10 close down
Is noted and every mill is curtaiilng pro
duction
Eight new bales were bought In San An
tonic today making an aggregate OF over
twenty new bales reported In Texas; ns
compared to only three new bales received
there last year In the early part Of August
Reports from Arkansas, Alabama and
North Louisiana indicate also that the erop
Is early. therefore from all indications y
would appear as II there might be liberal
ulation and the demand for spots VIII con
tlnue TO Regulate near months. while the
later options will be Influenced entirely by
weather conditions. Fl. Il. Beer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
SALES MAKE LIGHT INCREASE.
A GENERAL WEAKNESS
ON MAJOR PART OF LIST.
Anolo-Ameriean Takes Another Bulst
. iurn--Federsl Crude, German, Ger
msn-Ameriean Active.

BUSINESS at the oil aud Stock Exchange
reached a better total yesterday than on
tne 1ay preceding and more interest was
manifested from buyers. On the major
portion Of the list there was a general
weakness. bur the absorption that de.
Neloped on the decline had the Eject Of
causing a better tone in the later moments
Of the call
Ahglo'Amerlcan even surpassed the linz
provements 1t has lately made ln the way
OF value a number Of transfers were
recorded at an advance Of nc, while none
took place under the top price heretofore
paid, This caused holders TO 20 still higher
on the close aud the stock was firmly held
at 32sc, while bids stood 3Mc. an advance
Of nc on the day. better feeling DC.
cured in Federal Crude, resulting In the
most active selling Of the month In that
security. There was no particular improve
ment In the way Of prices, but the demand
was extensive at &c, and after good lot
changed hands on that basis there were
no responses to offers increased lsc Ger
man American was the center OF greater
interest and an upward move OF 1c, with
concession OF as much from sellers, oe-
cdSioned very good transfers. Later bids
were reduced to half as much, but the fact
did not bring weakness on the selling side.
higgins traueu 10 good advantage ana one
lot brought an advance OF 80 over bids
recently made The price was not main
tained throughout, but the stock was held
for Sl.jO more after this sale.
National OIL and Pipe weakened and de-
veloped more active trading. Some blocks
were sold at loss of hMAc, but de-
cline In bids was met by similar increase
in the ask price. Palestine oil and De
velopment came into better favor and the
demand was not entirely filled at a gain
Of Nc from takers. Beatty was a shade
lower and only a small lot was taken at
offerings reduced lsc, Empire state took
a drop with good deal available at INC,
which caused very liberal absorption A
further recession took place Ia bids after
ward, while holders remained Indifferent.
Manhattan was marked lower by both
buyers and sellers and Silver Dime was
offered NJ Zoe without response from
takers. Maid of Orleans came In for a
better share Of attention and big lot was
taken at the usual selling price Holders
of Paragon met the limits recently set by
takers and more inquiry was seen for En-
terprise
The total sales amounted to 10, 767 shares
The prices bid and asked az the close
yesterday and the sales made were as fol
| lows
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
CASTRO BACKS OUT.
Intercepted by Rebels on Land He Re-
treats on Water

Intercepted by Rebels on Land He Re-
treats on Water
Washington, July 19,Mnster Bowen at
Caracas has cabled the state department
as follows:
"1'he president Of Venezuela has aban'
doncd the idea Of attacking the enemy at
Barcelona and Is proposing TO return to
Caracas soon"
President Castro went 20 Barcelona,
which was partially invested with reyolu
tionlsts about ten days ago, landing from
a government worship and asserting that
he would clear out The rebels within tfteen
days He had considerable force OF sol
dierg with bin and the reason for his
change Of mind IN the absence Of decisive
bnttlS can only be aonjectured here. 1t Is
known thht he IS unable TO gain Caracas
by land owing Ia the presence between MN
self and tho capital of Revolutionary forces
ana he must return by water, as ne came
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
DE-. Foote,a VIII.

Mckinney, Texas, July 1o.-fhc last VIII
ana testament Of Dr. G. A. Foote, who died
wednesday night. was read yesterday, The
stnts Is valued NJ 100000 and consists Of
mostly stock IN the Collin County National
bark. The Grccnville National bank and tie
First National bank Of Gainesville, Snd
gOOO acres Of land n this county. HIS
widow. surviving son and the families Of
his four deceased children are the bena-
nrfDflcE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
II THE TRADE.
|yoRABLE FALL OUTLOOK
- Peach Receipts---Two
Esw,d--Tehuacana Elbertas
Arrive.

| . ~. wholesale market has
= marked activity, yet con-
[oms respects have been bet
T., expected that the move
ss.yy line Of groceries should
IT, Int denlers report bust
n,ly equal to II not above the
- outlook that promises
= later on. The high level to
N most articles of food, par
Ling house and grain prod
i lines OF canned goods. have
nas naturally had the eff
ss,nr orders. The hope that
new crops would lessen the
,rcn,sers and bring the most
pmodIties Of use within easier
,.nmsrs has had much to do
rtoonement of business. ms
,or he removed, however, ana
Wished for happens or not
tho trade will be such as
period of activity.
IA early to calculate on the
cotton yield and while the
r..oorces for creating wealth
reached a stage that renders
rial interests less dependent
Iton crop the trade of the near
- largely gauged by the de-
tbts connection. The NOV
srlv bales will soon be under
rcb,nts look for q revival OF
,he same time. Indications so
very satisfactory condition
vso own the crop. The chief
the fact that the unusual
niles for the farmer In the
Du NAV precipitate a rush OF
- TO market, In such event
season for a time must oc-
erpense Of a healthful trade
into the Wint~ tps ~
rices on IA " pr0u ,,,n,anS tho
10 y n woll known and is a mat
Ideration In case the crop Ia
a into the hands of buyers.
6orts received from the interior
no reason to ,, do9 nn Una lnat b 5ne
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-20
NEW YORK COTTON QUIET.
Europe and the South Were Again Buy
ers OF Near Options.

Europe and the South Were Again Buy
ers OF Near Options.
New York. July 10-The cotton market
opened steady. unchanged TO point lower
ana following the call was disposed to work
who appeared to be more Apprehensive than
ever Of squeeze" In July md August
Europe and the South were again, so far
as could be learned buyers of the near
options, including September
On the first wave ON buying July climbed
70 8. 10, August s. so and September to S2l.
Speculation was not active, though more
far-reacling than in some time past. The
dry goods and cotton goods market report 3
were more cheering better demand being
noted with prices tending slowly upward.
Later In the morning a grain house IN New
Der to s.22, which did much to alarm the
shorts.