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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
GIRLS RAN A REAL NEWSPAPER.
Days Experiment in An Ohio Town bv
Which Their Club Benefited.
New York SUM-

The Young Women's League of Day-
ton, Ohio, publish one of the town
newspapers, the Dayton Daily News,
for one day last week and gathered in
the profits for the benefit of its organ
iZation. which is about to erect its own
clubhouse.
The young women reported the news
and edited it, took in the advertise
ments and sold the papers on the
streets. Vice-President Roosevelt.
Gov. Nash and Cardinal Gibbons were
among the contributors.
The profits were all that the league
could have wished. At noon the mem
pers gave a dinner to the newsboys,
ana the boys wished that the girls
would run paper every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

There have been several changes in
the telephone numbers even since the
issue of the last book. New phones
have been placed in the office of DR..
Austin G07-12, Mr.. Collins mill supply
store 009-2), and house 003-6), and in
the new store of Pitcher, Maheu & Lib
by Q06-2). II. G. Morse's number has
been changed to 1912, j. S. Pressey's to
1913. and DR.. c. ]. Rancourt's to 31-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

"A prominent Maine Central Railroad
official says that the past winter has
been the hardest on the tracks of any
in his experience of more than 25 wears.
The track was in good condition when
the frost came in the fall, but the heavy
rains which followed soaked the groun1
and undermined the roadbed in count-
less places. 1t will cost the COMPANY
q good many thousands of dollars TO re-
store the track and roadbed to their
former excellent condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

V. M. Brown of Coburn, will preach
at the Free Will Baptist church, Sun
day evening. His subject will be: In
fuence of the Christ Life" An effort
Is being made to secure Mr.. Browns
services as pastor of the church for
the summer and all members should be
present to hear him at this service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Frank c. Chambers, aged years and
months. died, Friday afternoon. at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas l.. Chambers, 1891 Bangor
street, from pneumonia. The funeral
VIII be at 2 O'Clock. Sunday afternoon.
Kew. w. F. Livingston officiating. The
lnterment Will be in Riverside ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
nnar2S&29
White sox,. last season. He will be kept

White Sox,. last season. He will be kept
on the bench
Umpires Jack Sheridan and Cantillon
are still holding out for more money. but
Ban johnson says he will not be forced
to raise salaries.
Joe Kelly says he will be real nice this
year. When he has occasion to address
the umpire, he will doff his cap and use
the prefix mister
Ed Delehanty formerly with the Phila-
delphia Nationals, is an earnest follower
OF horse racing. He won $4,000 recently
at the New Orleans races
Scoops Carey. Washington's new first
baseman, is already a favorite with the
Senators. He has enthused a good deal
of life into the other men.
Connie Mack believes that Billy Brad
ley is the best fielding third baseman,
but for an all-round man he thinks Jim
mic Collins takes first prize.
A Washington paper says that Mr. Bill
linSs thinks 50 well of Plank, Philadel-
phias star pitcher of last season, that he
is exerting every effort to sign him.
Rickert of Worcester, is very popular
with the managers. this season 1t was
first reported that he was released to
Boston. Now, it is said, he is going to
Cincinnati.
A number of papers in the West an
nounce that the National League is go
ing to try and kill the American. this
year. In all the cities where there are
National and American clubs the Nation
al managers will play 25-ccnt ball.
Catcher Doom and Shortstop Hutz-
witt, signed by the Philadelphia National
club last fall. have been offered more
money by President McKibben of the St
Louis team Of the Western League than
Philadelphia agreed to pay. Wonder if
they will join the list of jumpers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

There has been considerable of a mix
up in the central telephone office,
caused by the illness of Miss Ellis of
Oakland. Miss Emerson came down
from the Skowhegan office to take her
place and while she was learning the
new board the work was done by c. A.
Cornforth. the night operator, Mr.
Leavitt taking his place in the office
nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

The ice combine which has been ex-
tensively advertised during the past
week is chiefly the result of an in
creased cost in the harvesting. Sew
eral of the dealers lost fields that had
been all cultivated and had to do the
work all over again. One dealer lost
two fields in this way. The cost of the
harvesting was materially increased
with all the dealers, hence the evening
up Of prices and slight increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

The house commonly known as the
President Small house, which has been
changing hands so frequently of late
as to have puzzled the assessors, has
been sold again, Fred A. Wing being
the purchaser, this time. The house
has been occupied by Mrs. c. II. Mer-
rill, who will soon vacate, as Mr.. Wing
Will occupy his purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Mr.. Hayden having been asked many
tiihes the past few weeks, what the
onlVersalist church believes in regard
10 nell and heaven. BY the request Of
q number outside his society will de-
liver g lecture Sunday evening in the
Univefsalist church, at 7.3O, on the sub
jects Hell and Heaven from a Uni
versalists point of view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Mrs. f. b. Purinton very pleasantly en-
tertained party of lady friends at whist.
Thursday afternoon. There were IA ta-
bles. The first priz" was won by Mrs.
C. III. Knowles and the second by Miss
Ellen Dunbar. The first BOBBY prize was
won by Mrs. Lottie Burrill the second by
Mrs. George Chapman. During the even
ing, light refreshments consisting of
punch. cake and ice cream. were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Harold r. Gross. the young man held
Tor the grand jury on a charge of lar
ceny, has furnished bonds for appear
ance and has retained Sheldon & Saw
teiie as counsel. It is perhaps due the
young man TO say that this is the first
tlme'he has ever been arrested and that
he was without counsel at the hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Uaily kennebes 3curn II
Card. of than.=. obituary .. 70,

oiutlons Of respect. etc. v, ,.rs.s
at the rate OF ten cents D. - ";
charges less than seventy-nv, ssntA
All advertising announcemests -
entertainments, whose obtsSs = Ne
raising of money. will be charged 1t -
rate of fifteen cents q line.
Advertising notices, news form. Win
be excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers ocss-
plying space IN our advertising sollnna,
and will be under . separate hsaA
en- one OF the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive tn
JOURNAL promptly will confer favsa
by notifying the Office immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

The first dandelion of the season was
brought to the journal office. Friday
afternoon, by the little daughter of s.
S. Norton. the driver of r. f. d. Route
No. 5. She found ii near the Diamond
spring on SewaH street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
WATERVILLE.

one couple that went fishing for
suckers, yesterday afternoon, evidently
had some very excellent bait, for they
got a good string of fish and We're just
able to reef and steer on their trip
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Through the Kindness of member of
the parish whoN placed his private
greenhouse at the disposal of the deco
rating committee. the Universalist
church viii have an exceptional wealth
of flowers and plants in it's decorations.
fOmOrrnM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

The subject of the sermon at the Uni
versalist church, Sunday morning, will
be: The Present Aspect of the Ques-
ton of Immortality" Sunday school at
y; the evening hour beginning at will
be devoted to an Easter concert. The
program will be chiefly musical, including
vocal solos, selections by a double quar-
tet violin and organ solos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

the direction of w. C. Philbrook, Esq.
The church will be prettily decorated.
Bible school at 11.45; at P. NJ, bap-
final services. and reception of MEM
bers to the church, followed by sacra-
ment of the Lords supper; Easter con-
cert at 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

John Hersom, who has been in the
employ of C. II. Durham, the State
street grocer. for the past three years,
will enter the service of Waterville
concern, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Grand display of Easter lilies at f.
". Briggs, today. No finer stock ever
seen In Augusta. Everyone invited to
can and see them. IL Melville ST. Tele-
phone. 25S-11 marosdot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

All the village schools will begin,
Monday, after the usual spring vaca-
ton, with the same teachers as last
term, excepting in the lower primary,
which will be taught by Miss Myra
Wells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

All the schools in the city closed.
Yesterday, for a two weeks vacation
After this has elapsed. they will omen
lot the summer term. The Cony High
school VIII then be in session for II
weeks while those in the Village and
Williams districts will have one week
less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

All the members, new and old, should
remember the adjourned meeting of the
Board of Trade in the city government
rooms. Monday evening. This will be
the annual meeting and officers will be
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

E. Dostie's grand opening, adver-
tised for Friday and today, gives prom
Use of being an event which the ladies
will aGnd very interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Plummer, who have
been passing the winter in town with
their son, DR.. A. w. Plummer and
family, have returned to their home in
Lisbon Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

The first Vespers of Easter will be
sung at st. Marks church this evening,
at els, when the sacrament of Holy
Baptism will be administered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

The contractor will soon begin on the
superstructure Of Governor Hills sta
bic. the foundation for which was built
in the fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Inc total exports of animals and
their products during last year were in
value s25O,oOO,dQO. not including the
mules sent to South Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
FAIRFIELD.

Miss tittie Kenrick of this town, and
MIS- Emma Jones of Waterville, We're
calling on friends in Portland, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Workmen began, yesterday, to strip
the bark off the electric railroad ties
scattered along Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Ihe services at the Baptist ana Meth
odist churches, Sunday, will be in keep
ing with Easter. There will be preaching
in the morning, Sunday school at y, with
concerts in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Miss Bertha Green of Bridgeport
CT. is in town, where she will reside
for the present at the home of Free
man Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Mr.. Horace Burrill of Waterville,
and Mr.. Walter Steward of Lynn,
Mass, We're in town over Tuesday
night, at Mr.. Burrills home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

q. j. Nelson returned, Thursday, from
his home in Readfield, where he has
been spending several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

A factory in Magdenberg for max
ing fodder for cattle by drying the
leaves heretofore wasted by beet sugar
makers has proved a financial success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Master Albion Blake has been spend
ing the past week with his aunt, Mrs.
p. Giroux, in Waterville,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Look into +. f. Davis e Cos. win
dows for Easter neckwear and nobby
hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

MISS III. II. White has returned from
market with all the new millinery nov
cities. No. POI Water street, Augusta.
mar25d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Seth Williams Post has engaged the
Lafayette Eand to furnish music at the
Memorial day observance in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
TEMPERATURE.


TEMPERATURE
Mean or normal temperature, 40
The warmest month was that Of 1873,
with an average Of 49,
The coolest month was that of 1874,
with an average of 367
The highest temperature was 7So on
oath, 1881,
The lowest temperature was 14o on
LIST, 1874,
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring, April IL,
PRECIPITATION (rain and melted snow
Average for the month. Qnches), 80,
Average number Of days with 81 OF
an inch or more, II
The greatest monthly precipitation
was in 1901 Qnches). "a,
The least monthly precipitation was
in 1892 dnches). 10
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive
hours was 3,s2 inches on 18th and
18th. 1884.
The greatest amount of snowfall re- !:
corded in II consecutive hours IRE
cord extending to winter of 1Ss4-s5
only was 12.5 inches on End, 1887.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number OF clear DAYS 9
Average number Of partly cloudy days, 10
Average number Of cloudy days, II
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from
the northwest.
The highest velocity of the wind
was 30 miles from the N. Z. on the
Sd and '4th 1901
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Eggs are cheap enough 50 that most
everybody can afford TO eat them, to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Ida Rowe of Five Islands, has
been the guest of friends in town for
the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Yesterday possessed all the bright
ness OF a day in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call, 1864

Tomorrow will be Easter Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Who will rise early enough, tomorrow
morning, to see the sun dance?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

One thousand acres of forest supply
fuel for Paris for barely week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TODAY.

Postum. -.
Pink Pills. 4
II. II. jenkins. +r 4 Al
Swift a. Turner. II
Wanted-A rent. IA
Stevens * Ballard 1
National Accident Co. Il
American Clothing Co.
Royal Blue Line Tours. 4
Pierccs Crockery Store.
Mrs. ID. II. Peacock & Co. !!
PaineS Celery Compound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Local Notices.

Lung Kuro quickly cures Bronchitis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
APRIL WEATHER.
What 1t Has Been in the Last Thirty
Years.

The following data covering a period of
~ years have been compiled from the
Weather Bureau records at Portland.
They show the record of the month of
April for 30 years:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Boot and Shoe Dept.

We have a large line to- select from
our low prices has no equal in this city.
Remember where we carry such a large
variety of goods with the smallest ex-
pense we can sell goods lower than any
other store.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-06
FAVORS MORE MONEY
FOR LOCAL SEWERS
RESOLUTIONS IN HONOR
OF DR.. THOMAS WILSON
Appropriate Action by National Museum
ard Smithsonian.

At meeting of the members Of the
scientific and administrative STAFF of the
United States National Museum and
Smithsonian Institution. held at noon to-
day at the Office Of the assistant secre-
tary OF the Institution, Dr. s P. Langley
presided The following resolutions re
Iating to the death Of Dr. Thomas Wilson
were adopted:
Whereas death has removed from our
fellowship the curator Of the division Of
prehistoric archaeology in the United
States National Museum, the late DR..
Thomas Wilson:
Resolved. mat We. his colleagues.
give public expression Of our common
sor0w at his loss
That we bear testimony to our appre-
citation Of his kindly spirit. his upright
character, his untiring devotion to duty
throughout many years of association
with the Smithsonian Institution, and of
his numerous contributions to the Iitera-
ture Of archaeologic science.
That we join with his friends in this
and other lands in their high estimation
of the value Of his diversified activities
during a long and busy life
That We extend to his family our con
dOlenCe in their bereavement and that
copy Of these resolutions be transmitted
20 .heU as q testimonial OF our gympa-
t1ies'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-06
PERSONAL TAX Tackled
TO APPROPRIATION BILL
Senator Mcmillan Presents the
Scheme in Congress.
A Number of Changes Made in Regard TO
the Financial Institutions of the
District

Senator Mcmillan this afternoon intro
duced the Senate personal tax bill on an
amendment TO the first District appropria-
tion bill in lieu of the provision Of the
House bill re-enacting the old personal
tax law in the District This step was
taken by Senator Mcmillan in accordance
with the plan of the Senate District Com
notice to secure the ena, At of the
Scna-e personal tax measure - possible.
a 1mber OF changes have been made
in the Senate bill, all of them referring
to the financial institutions of the Dis
trIct- It is provided that the trust com
Panies may have a capital of $780, GOO in
stead CT the 81 1,O00,OOO now required.
Saving stocks are to be taxed IL per
cent on their surplus and undivided
profit
n lieu of the tax of $500 on general
boxers there is a provision that the
Washington Stock Exchange shall pay q
tax Of $500. and its members be exempt.
Members of either stock exchanges are to
be taxed 800, and brokers not members
Of any exchange, $500. Brokers taxed as
bankers are not TO be required to pay any
tax as brokers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-06

LONDON. May 6. - Bret Harte, the
celebrated American poet and author. died
at Red House. Camberley, near AIdershot,
last night
Mr.. Harte's Illness, which was an affec-
tion Of the threat, was not thought to
be serious, and the end accordingly came
somewhat suddenly Last night he had
hemcrrhage and death soon followed.
Since last December Hsr. Harte had suf-
fered from an affection of the throat. At
first II was thought to be Of a slight
nature. and was afterward described by
the doctors as a swelling Of the tonsils.
This prevented him from accepting en-
gagements to read in London. but did not
develop until a week ago, when he went
TO stop with some friends at Camberley-
Then he was obliged to take to his bed,
and died at O'Clock il the evening
Only brief particulars have been re
ceived as to his last hours, but it is
known that his end was peaceful The
members of his family were at his bed
side.
The evening newspapers refer in the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-06
CONDITION OF GIRL
QUEEN UNCHANGED
All Danger of Fatal Termina-
ton Not Yet AVerted.
WiIhelmina's Physicians Hopeful But
Say Greatest Care Is RequiTed-Ex-
PLANTATION Of the Scandals

THE HAGUE, May e.-The bulletin is
sued at 2 O'Clock this afternoon in re
gard 10 the condition of Queen VIII
heImina SAYS:
Temperature normal no change noted
in the other symptoms"
All danger CT fatal termination Of
Queen WiIhemina's Illness has by no
means been averted as yet, but the symp-
toms are favorable as there is no fever
and the temperature 80 and the pulse
normal.
The Queen Mother and Prince Consort
Henry wear a less anxious expression
this morning, though they are far from
being reassUrc4 as to her majesty's con-
dition All places Of amusement are alb
soIuteiy deserted.
kilograms are being received at the
various newspaper Offices from all parts
Of Europe begging COR news BY wire IS
to the Queens coEdftioR- One Of the
physicians and two nurses remained in
the young Queens room all night last
night
The following buIIetsE was issued from
the castle at Het Loo this morning:
Last night slight increase in temper
atUre was shown again Her Majesty slept
a large part OF the night, which has been
quiet This morning her temperature IS
normal Although her condition can at
the present moment be described as sat
isfactory, every attention and the great
est care are required"
1t has just transpired that the scandals
circulated last winter in regard 30 the dis
agreement between the Queen and Prince
Henry were originated by one Of the
princes Wallets in revenge for. his sum
mary dismissal This explanation has
given the greatest possible satisfaction
TO the people The royal encourage at
the palace at Het Loo afirms that the
prince has been most devoted to his vile,
especially during her present Illness