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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

While overhauling some of the old
books handed down by his ancestors,
the other day, Andrew j. Pierce ran
across a day book. which was formerly
the property of his uncle A. j. Pierce,
a cousin of ex-President Franklin
Pierce. The book was dated Augusta.
Nav 10. 1S45: and Just inside was writ
ten the verse on the order OF the Eng
Ijsh rulers. which in late years has
bcep slightly changed in respect to the
late Queen Victoria to correspond with
the change of her age. 1t is presumed
that since her death and the ascension
IF King Edward to the throne. that
other changes may have been made.
The old verse. which doubtless is Ia
niIiar TO many, runs as follows;
First william. the Norman. ther
William his son, ,,
Henry Stephen and Henry, then hich'
ard and John, A..
Next Henry the third, EuWaruS ohe' wv
And again after Richard, three Henrys
we see.
Two Henrys. sixth Edward. Queen Mary
and Bess; 49,. cr,.s
Then Jennie, the Scot. theh CHafies
whom they slew.
Then followed Cromwell. and othel
Charles. two. , ,.oo,,,o,
Next James. called the second, ascehoe'
Then William and Mary together came
Tiu Anne. Georges four. and fourt'
William all past. -
God sent them Victoria, the younseS
and last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
THE PRESIDENT
of the City Council, Wilkesbarre, Pa,
Cured Of Rheumatism.

Col. VIM. J. Harvey, a president of
Wilkesbarre's city council, who will
long be remembered for his great work
for the city. was once a mere physical
wreck. torn in every muscle and nerve
from the frightful pains caused by
rheumatism. He consulted the best
physicians. went abroad, took mud
baths. and almost every known treat
ment for the disease. One Of the city
of11cials had had very similar expe-
r1ence and DIR. David Kennedy's Favo-
rite Remedy had cured him, SO he re-
commended this great kidney medicine
to his friend. and Col. Harvey is today
a well man. hale and hearty. In his
own abrupt way he states his case:
DIR. DAVID KENNEDY,
Dear Sir:-This to certify that I was
permanently cured Of rheumatism by
the use of DR.. David Kennedy's Favo-
rite Remedy.
WM. J. HARVEY.
Nothing could be more direct or more
to the point than this simple state
ment.
rheumatism is but another rame for
uiiO stSiu pclSOHitS WHICH Is caused
primarily by diseased kidneys. Cure
your kidneys and the rheumatism dis
appears.
For all diseases of the kidneys, liver,
bladder and blood, rheumatism, dys-
pepsia and chronic constipation, as well
as sicknesses peculiar to women, Dr.
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is
unqueStionably the greatest medicine
known to the medical profession.
All druggists sell DR.. David Kenne-
dy's Favorite Remedy in the new 50
cent size and the regular s1.OO size
bottles.
Sample bottle-enough for trial, free
by mail.
Dr.. David Kennedy Corporation,
Rondout, N. Y.
DR.. David Nennedy's Rose Jelly
radical cure. Catarrh, Hay Fever and
Cold in Head. soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15
The Kjark-Urhan Co.

A novel way of advertising can be
soon i'm Mr.. J. F. Young's drug store
window. Mr. c. II. Prouty, the rep
resentative of the klark-Urban 60.
has placed there three handsome dogs
They are not only handsome but very
valuable. being Scotch Boston bulls.
Mr.. Prouty has one left for SALE be
sides these there is frame OF PIC
lures of Klark and Klark, the musical
artists. with the company me COM
many will present for Monday nights
performance here Nat Goodwin's sue
cess "In Mizzoura.' This play has
always been played at high prices
There are a list of specialties intro
duced between the acts that have been
selected from the cream of the vaude-
vile stage. consisting Of novelty acts.
musical acts. dancing acts, Illustrated
songs. moving pictures. acrobats. In
fact the specialties are show IN them-
soIves Seats are now on sale and
those wishing good seat to see the
nleasing play for Monday night In
Mizzoura," should get them early as
there are quite demand for them al
ready.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

A special for Thanksgiving. When
you talk about the bargains Russell q
Weston give on Saturdays, you should
see the one made a special for this sale
il is in the nick of time for the house
keeper. An extra quality large 2's
Yards table cloth, regular 81 per
ward value. is now matched with doz-
en- napkins of same quality and figure,
making a IS set. the napkins alone be-
ing good value at $3.50. Words cannot
convince you of the extra value of this
great bargain you can obtain today for
only s2.75 for the set. Call and see
the beauty and weight of the table
cloth & napkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Take special notice OF whitman ~
Adams Cos new ad which is devoted
to linen goods bargains. Today, you
should call and see the new lot of 70
walking skirts being sold for only 1898
You can only appreciate this great par
gain by calling and seeing the good
value of these skirts in oxford. blue and
green mixed at even 81 you Will
be eager for them at S3.9S. The scribe
also saw a new lot of lovely ribbon
remnants being prepared for the bar
gain counter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

A private dancing party will be held
at the Town hall in Manchester, Tues
day evening. Nov. is. Ii will be under
the management of T. G. Regan and
James p. Carey. and the floor arrange
ments will he conducted by Thomas NJ.
Enright, G. Fred Dill, Robert Baird.
Everett GIBSON, A. p. Lord. T. Berran
and Charley Perkins. The Electric
Road will run special cars to Augusta
and Hallowell after the dance at regu-
lar rates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

The friends of William Butler, who
has been ill over the recent unfortu-
nate shooting disaster. will be pleased
to know that he is much better and
hopes to be able to resume his work.
next week. in the blacksmith shop of
Samuel Chaplin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

A report was going the rounds on
the street. yesterday, that George
Wadleigh had slipped and broken his
leg. How the ru,nor started is not
known, but it was ascertained that the
report was unfounded, as Mr.. Wadleigh
was on duty as usual all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Henry w. Plummer of this city. yes
terday. was nominated for the position
of coroner by Gov. Hill The need of two
coroners in this section has long been
apparent, and the selection of Mr.
Plummer is very pleasing and most
gratifying to his many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Tomorrow evening at the Congrega-
tional chapel, Rev. Mr.. McKinnon will
speak on THE Message of Jesus to Men
of Wealth." This is the second in Mr..
Mckinnon's series of Sunday evening
talks on the social teachings of Christ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

The many friends of Joseph F. Young
were engaged iii congratulating him,
yesterday, on his denomination as
commissioner of pharmacy for three
years from the first of December The
appointment was made by Gov. Hill,
yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

The street department was busy.
yesterday. clearing the leaves and mud
from the gullies at the east end of
Bridge street and the south end of
Bangor street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Another advance in the wholesale
price of Kerosene oil has been reported
making an advance of two cents Der
gallon since Oct. 1. The retail price is
now said to be in five gallon lots IS
cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

25c. The demand for those Csc. police
braces. sold last Saturday for 15c. per
pair, calls for another opportunity, that
those who missed that chance may
have a fair show toJav ard Monday
Take pafticular notice of the nohby
styl IS in the windows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

A few left of those SO hats at the
Beck Clothing Cos. for only 81. When
in this store other bargains are likely
to impress you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Remember a good place to buy
horse blanket cheap is where they are
closing out their stock. This is at A.
d. Wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

E. w. Church reports lots of VEL
low chicks, fowls. celery, spinach. let
tuce, cranberries, ETC.. for Sunday din
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Log Cabin Cookies" today only, sc.
per dozen. one-half price. Brown brea d
and baked beans this afternoon. Buy
your Sunday supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

LOCAL MATTERS.

Frank @. Harrington. Esq. has been
appointed justice of the peace by Gov.
Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

John. Potion has moved from Pettin-
.,,rs Corner into the new Groton house
on Murray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Holman j. Marden brought in nice
oeer. yesterday morning, from the
eastern section of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

H. G. Barker Co. have a remarkably
good calf face mitten, welt seam and
knit wrists, they are selling for only
35c. per pair, see them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

There was a rush for the Is, 90 and
CSC. long dressing combs P. ". Means
so recklessly offered awhile ago at only
&c. each nevertheless he as it was stat
ed had a stack of them and today the
balance will go at only &c. each, call
early, the value is great for small
article, a variety of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

One of the greatest values in mems
hose. black and tan, you ever saw, IS
to be obtained at Z. r. Davis q Co.'S
today. These are just received. regu-
lar 15c. value, for this sale, pairs for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

J. f. Divine knows what a good hot
water bag is, and he says he will sell
you one of the very best, warranted
for only 81. Better call and see this
bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Think of Eastman's violet talcum
powder being sold for only 10c. This
is at Bowditch & Webster's, who also
make low prices on all their lung and
chest protectors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

f. c. Leighton offers a warm bar
gain. A nice, heavy blanket, weighin,
over lbs. for one dollar and fit,
cents. Don't wait till afternoon to ex
anime these.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

On account of the attention the booth
at the Food Fair requires no effort will
he made in Fuller e. Webber'S candy
department but all are invited to call
and select their favorite candy at a
special Saturday price. Very fancy
lambs. chickens, veal. &c. are in the
meat department ready for the Sunday
dinner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

Locke & Hewett have made a lot of
that very rich sultana fruit candy and
make the price for today. only 19c. per
h. Try it. Hobson's favorite kisses
only 15c. per 10. In the grocery de-
partment are fancy Vermont turkeys,
native chickens, and all the good things
the season affords.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

This is your opportunity to have
nice game" dinner for Sunday. Geo.
D. Haskell has secured a fine deer and
will be glad to furnish you with choice
roasts or steaks. He also has a good
supply of all the seasonable delicacies
that go to make up an attractive menu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

John Coughlin had a big demand for
that tooth brush and tooth powder bar
gain he gave last Saturday. The num-
Der was large who called and what is
convincing. is that after seeing the
goods they invariably bought. You
will be surprised if you call today, TO
see these standard goods selling for
Just one-h half price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-15

a full dinner set of liz pieces in fine
semi-porcelain ware. decorated in red.
dish brown color. SHAPES pleasing
bought to sell for $500, for Saturday
and Monday special sale, $3.50. Cal
and inspect. you will doubtless pur
chase upon sight. Aliens Gem store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
FOR MRS. M'kINLEY.
Baltimore Merchants and Manufacture
ers Will Present Memorial.

Baltimore, July 233.The Merchants
and Manufacturers association of this
city has prepared and will send to Mrs
Mckinley a handsome and costly me-
mortal in the form of an engrossed set
of the resolutions adopted by the as
sociation on the occasion of President
Mckinley's death. The memorial Is in
the form of an album. and handsomely
bound in black seal leather The Vol
ume is 10i:. inches wide by l4la inches
long and lined with heavy silk. ON the
cover in gilt letters is the inscription,
In memory of William Mckinley. The
book contains ten heavy bristol board
pages. In the center of the first page Is
Z; Well executed picture OF the late
president. q result of the most careful
.penmanship. To the right Is View OF
the capitol at Washington and below
the portrait is picture of the Aineri-
can flag unfured. with the coat OF arms
of the state directly beneath it. The
other nine pages are devoted TO 'Reso-
lutions adopted by the Merchants and
Manufacturers association in respect
10 the memory of William Mckinley,
president of the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
REpEEMs YoHE GEMS.
Mother of Captain Strong Saves HIM
From Prosecution.

From Prosecution.
New York. July 23.-Maye Yohe Is
again in possession of a large portion OF
her diamonds She Will be amply reln-
hyrsed for the others, and Putnam
Bradee Strong. once q captain IN lnc
United States army and a soldier OF for
t,,ne. is safe from arrest. Miss 1ohe
has withdrawn her complaint and the
detectives have been ordered to cease
the search for Strong. Mrs. Strong
Yesterday paid S16, for the redemp-
ton of the Yohe diamonds. and about
$50. 900 more will be paid by her unless
her son restores the jewels still unac-
counted for. The relatives OF Strong
have agreed to advance the SSo,ooo ad-
ditional and this. together With Incl
dental expenses. will bring the sum to
save Strong close to 100000. Mrs.
Strong, her health so shattered that she
Ray not recover is happy IN lhe
thought that she has saved her son.
Declaring she hopes never to look up
On the face of Strong, who. she believes.
has started for Yokohama, Miss 4ohe
her intention of sailing lor
the far east in the near future. EN-
a desire to rid herself of every :
thing that reminds her of her life With
the man she accuses of having robbed
her. she keeps his minia ature in the lock-
et which she wears just over her heart
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
THE BARNETT MYSTERY.
American Bridge company's Foreman
Makes Sensational Disappearance.


Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. July 23.-The sensational
story published from Waterloo con-
Meeting murder with the disappearance
of J. j. Barnett. foreman of the Amer
lean Bridge Company. is not given
great credence by officers here who
think Mr.. Barnett has gone to Kansas
CITY where he has relatives. The po-
lice have known of Barnett's disap-
pearance for several days. He lived
at 52l Third street. where he roomed
only. His room will be searched by the
detectives today Detective Brothers
discovered yesterday that he was last
seen at the Great Western depot n
week ago Monday night. He was there
after the train for the north had left
He was expected to go up to Waterloo
to pay off a bridge gang. However,
the check for this money did not come
until after he had disappeared, said
Detective Brothers. There seems to be
sorle question about this point His
tre keeper has told the police that
he could not have to exceed $100,
instead of $500, with him when he dis
appeared. He had handled thousands
of dollars for the American Bridge
company, which forwarded him the
amount in bulk and he cashed the
draft and paid the men, himself. Thus
he handled thousands of dollars MONTH
ly. For this reason all idea that he
disappeared on account of financial
difficulty is dismissed by everyone.
No trace has been secured by the
police of Insurance Collector Warren.
who disappeared during flood time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
A SHOCKING CRIME.
Woman chokes Man to Death and
Cuts Body to Pieces.

Vienna, July pa shocking murder
by a woman is reported from Buda
Pesth A jeweler named Erdeyl. 5O
wears of age. called upon Esther Pc
troff TO demand payment of an install
ncnt due on goods she had purchased
The woman, who is 26 years old ana
of powerful physique. threw herself
upon the jeweler. and after u desper-
ate struggle, threw him on a bed,
where she strangled him with her
hands. Not content With this she lit
orally hacked him to pieces with a
large knife, and then, wrapping the re-
mains in a shawl. placed them in hel
child's perambulator and conveyed
them outside OF town, finally depositing
them in deserted building. after
which she returned home. The muir
deress was arrested thru the instru-
mentality of a child three years of age
who had witnessed the crime from
an opposite window.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23

who will share alike in all respects. and
in the three parcels of real estate
transferred the conditions in two are
love and affection and in the third a
nominal sum is named. Two We're
drawn in New York city on Dec. II,
1900 before George Corey, commissions
Ell of deeds for California. They give
To Mrs Mackay and her only son the
Grand opera house in this city and the
valuable property at the southwest cor
ner OF Fourth and Market streets. one
was drawn in San Francisco before NO.
tary Public Halland Smith on March
20. 1902. during Mr. Mackay's last visit
here, and it disposes of an undivided
one half interest in the Nevada block
at Montgomery and Pine streets. Mac
kay's purpose in signing; the deeds and
them to Flood. his old-tlne
friend, is thought to be because he
wanted to make easier and less eNpen-
sive to his heirs the administration Oh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
THRUST PIN THRU HER HEART.
Convent Girl Takes Strange Method to
Commit Sui,siae.

Providence, II. l., July 2S.-An au-
topsy on the body of Miss Leonie
Jodoin, a novice who spent the last
two years In a convent at Flushing.
H. l., cleared a mysterious ati1lctlon
which had baft1ed the physicians. In
the young woman's heart was found
imbedded a steel hat pin. minus the
head, and four and a quarter inches
in length In the stomach was found
part of another pin one and quarter
inches long The larger PIN vas forced
into the body by the girl evidently in
a hysterical attempt To penetrate the
heart
The reason of the girls strange at
tempt at self destruction is mystery.
Miss Jodoin was thought to be suffer-
ing from consumption until several
months ago. when an operation revealed
a needle one and a quarter inches long
in her stomach.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
WHIP YOUNG GIRLS.
Two Men Threatened With Lynching
for Brutal Conduct


Indianapolis. July 23.-George Sprad-
lin and Milford Hurt, two young men
living near Winslow, Pike county, We're
placed under arrest yesterday. and are
being guarded to prevent q threatened
lynching.
Two daughters of farmer named
Mason. one 10 and the other IL years OF
age went into the Hurt orchard Tues
day and We're pulling some apples from
the trees. The young men caught, and.
cutting some switches from the trees.
gave each of them severe beating. The
cries of the children attracted passers-
ly, who stopped the whipping. Both
girls were so much exhausted that they
had TO be carried home. On the ground
near, them were the stubs of two large
switches that had been literally Worn
cut upon them. The flesh on their low
er limbs. arms and shoulders was badly
lacerated and both were suffering from
loss of blood.
The magistrate released the two men
en- bonds. but afterward caused their
,earrest, as one of the children may die.
Hurt and Spradlin admitted that the
only offense of the children was the
taking of few apples.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
AID FOR TIE STRIKERS
Illinois Miners Give Another
\. S5O,COO for Distribution in
Anthracite Region.
Appeal for Assistance Has Met
With Generous Response
From the People.
individuals Have Sent Checks
for Amounts as High as
$1,000.

indianapolis, July 23.-secretary
Wilson, of the United Mine Workers.
today received check for $4,000 for
the strike fund from the Illinois organ
ization. This was forwarded by him
Illinois miners have within the last four
weeks given the national organization
100000 for strike funds and still have
nearly half million in reserve. This
donation, it is said is the largest ever
received for strike. Wilson has re-
ceived notice from individuals of checks
for as much as $1,000. that are now on
the way to headquarters. indicating
that the appeal to the public for funds
has been effective.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
IN VENEZUELAN PORTS
Navy Department Takes Steps
to Inquire Into American
Shipping Interests.
Castro's Blockade Nav Interfere
With Commerce in the Ports
Affected.
Gunboat Ranger Now the Only
Sentinel on the Panama
Isthmus.

Washington, July 23.-The navy de-
partment has taken steps to investi-
gate the reported interference with
American shipping in Venezuelan wa
ters which is said to have resulted
from the recent blockade declared by
President Castro upon a number OF
ports in the repblic. The navy depart
ment has been informed that Comman-
der Rodgers left Laguaira yesterday
with the gunboat Marietta for the
mouth of the Orinoco river, and will
stop en- route at Cumana, Carupano and
Trinidad. The work laid out for the
Marietta will keep her busy for four
or five days or more, and meantime the
gunboat Ranger at Panama will be tho
only sentinel on the isthmus, the Ma
chias having been ordered to sail at
once from Colon for Cape Haytien.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-23
AT SYCAMORE HILL.
schurman and Butler Guests of the
President TODAY.

schurman and Butler Guests of the
President Today.
oyster Bay. July 23.-The president
entertained at luncheon today Jacob
Gould schurman. president of Cornell
University. President Nicholas Murray
Eutler. of Columbia University, and
Captain f. Norton Goddard, of New
York, wno has long been Identified with
civi reform in New York. Schurman is
passing the summer at his country
home near here and Butler came TO
spend the day with the president at
Sycamore Hill. 1t was announced that
these calls We're merely social
Papers in the court martial case OF
Major Edwin +. Glenn. Fifth infantry,
tried for cruelty to F'ilipinos, We're re-
ceived by the president from the war
He is the final reviewing
authority. 1t is not announced whether
he will make public his endorsement
llpOn the paperS or not