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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

| fdSCO was clOSeu TOWN. SUNDAY.
The Pacific hotel at Wilbur was
completely destroyed by fire recently
The bank clearings for the city OF
Spokane for last week amounted to
$2,2Sl,750.
The football team of the w. A. c.,
has elected Clyde Il. Gill captain for
next season.
Garfield Is soon to have a state
bank, to be known as the First State
Bank of Garfield.
w. A. Helm, aged 62, an old time
resident of Spokane and formerly
prominent as populist speaker is
dead.
The Spokane high school bootball
Davenport High school by a score OF
26 to 0 recently.
Coffin Bros, of North Yakima, are
buying 10000 head of sheep in Ore
gon and will winter them in Yakima
county.
A logger named st. Clair, employed
in Cooks camp, was drowned recent.
ly in the Skykomish river by falling
form a scow.
Judge Griffin Of Seattle denied the
motion for a new trial in the Paul
Underwood murder case and senten
ced the prisoner to Is years imprison
ment in the penitentiary.
| Henry Wilson, an Indian from the
Tulalip reservation, was found dead in
the outskirts of Everett recently
Foul play is suspected.
The cruiser Philadelphia, once one
of the crack ships of the navy, is to
be converted into q training ship al
the Puget sound navy yard.
Reports form Westport state that
the recent storms did great damage
to the false work of the government
| jetty at the entrance to Grays harbor
Lew Wilmot, the well-known Col
vile reservation pioneer, has returned
from southern California and Arizona
where he took a 3O0-mile trip in a
small boat down the Colorado river.
Another real estate deal, involving
$4,000 transaction, has been closed
by w. E. Connolly, recently from Min
nesota, for the Aaron Harris ranch, 10
miles east Of Sprague. There are 1900
acres.
State Auditor Atkinson has issued
warrant for s20,70O in payment of
bounty on 2,O79,24O pounds of beet
sugar manufactured by the Washing,
ton State Sugar company at Waverly,
Spokne county.
Ten thousand acres Of land in the
Horse Heaven country has been sold
to a syndicate composed for the most
part of business men of Reardan, by
the Moro Land company Of Oregon for
100000. The land is adjoining and is
situated near Kiona and Kennewick.
Champion James Jeffries and ex.
Champion Robert Fitzsimmons will
give an exhibition in Spokane Monday
evening. December Is. Arrangements
have been concluded by the S. A. A.
c., which is in charge of the affair.
Manager Dan Weaver has donated the
use of the Spokane theater. and the
profits will go toward the erection of
new club house.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Barry Johnstone Died.

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-After linger-
ing for nearly week, Barry John
stone, the actor who a week ago shot
himself after killing Kate Hassett, a
member of Keith's Biiou theater stock
company, died. Death resulted from
peritonitie.
Kate Hassett's murder and John
stones suicide were the result of the
mans insane jealousy. Miss Hassett
in private life was the wife of Everett
Bockwith, a business man of Chicago.
Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Hassett, reside in Aurora, Ill.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Chinese May Go To Manila.

Manila.-Customs Collector Shuslei
rules that Chinese residing in the Unit
ed States may enter the Philippines
His decision says:
ANY Chinese legally resident in the
mainland territory OF the United
States is entitled to enter the Philip
pines, irrespective of class or occupa
tion, provided that he comes by a rea'
sonably direct route and uses due dill
gence in coming"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Increased Freight Rates.

Washington.-The increase In
freight rates which are shortly to be
applied on the roads running from the
Mississippi river and points beyond to
the east and south will be Investigated
by the interstate commerce commits
sion, which has fixed December 16
next as the date for a hearing to be
held at the Offices Of the commission
in this city. The commission has is
sued an order recurring the attendance
at the time of the chief traffic officials
or other representatives qualified to
give information.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Irish Sympathizers Meet.

Washington, Dec. 8.-A largely at
tended mass meeting and reception in
honor of Michael Davitt; Edward
Blake and John Dillon, the Irish en-
voys in this country, was held Sunday
night in the Lafayette theater. Mr..
Dillon, however, was not present, hav-
ing been detained by illness. Senator
Thomas Patterson of Colorado pre-
sided.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Upton ls Delighted.

Glasgow-Sir Thomas Lipton. after
an inspection of Shamrock ILL.,, said
in the course Of an interview with a
representative of the Associated
Press
II am delighted with the extent and
nature Of the work already done. The
yacht Is entirely framed and Messrs,
Fife, Wringe and Sharman Crawford
all agree that she looks every inch a
winner"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Successor to saaasta.

Madrid.-King Alfonso has chari
Silveta to form a conservative CT
net TO succeed the Sagasta minlsi
which resigned last Wednesday.
The cortes will be dissolved, the k
having consented to issue decree
that effect before Christmas.
Senior Silveta is busy conferr
with his supporters t-ts
The portfolio of war has been
fered to- General. Mnares,, who '
wounded at the battle of Santii
and who was minister OF war in Is
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Cup Defender Eagle.

New York. Dec. 12.-When the new
cup yacht is launched from the Here.
shoff's shop in April. says the Herald.
she will probably be christened the
Eagle. The information upon which
this statement is based Is considered
most reliable. The name will be popu-
lar because 1t Is representative and
national.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Gas Well In Montana.

Livingston, Mont, Dec. IA nat
ural gas well has been discovered in
Coalmeasures, two miles west of this
city. The well apparently Is Of great
proportions. The gas is declared by
mining men to be of superior quality.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
The Stronss are Back.

New York, Dec. 9.-Among the pas
sengers who arrive on the steamer
Umbria from Liverpool and Queens
town were Mr.. and Mrs. Putnam Brad
lee Strong. Strong refused to say any.
thing about his past or future move
ments.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
To Prosecute.

Paris.-The Journal Francois says
that Jean de Rydzewsh will be pros
ecuted on a charge Of imprudence for
causing the death Of Mrs. Helen
Gore.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
Consul General Mast 10 Dead.

Guayaquil. Ecuador.-Consul Gen.
eral Thomas Mast died today at noon
after three days illness from yellow
fever.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10
II = - At y , y n
New fork,s Official Vote.

Albany, n. Y,-The total vote
the state at the last election has b.
received by the secretary of st'
The figures are: OdeIl. $50, 1850; {
er, 656,347. ,', iNlrs sssf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18
CAT Valley Force"

Unusual interest is being manifested
by local play-goers in AT valley
Forge" which will be the attraction at
the Opera House, Saturday evening,
Sept. 90 The play is companion
piece to Janice Meredith" having
scored a most emphatic success from
the time of it's first production The
scenes are laid in the atmosphere OF
our old historic spots of Trenton and
Valley Forge. The play possesses q
tender heart story for it's central
theme. about which is wound most
intricate plot and a strong comedy
counter-plot. The situations and in
teresrs are well wrought and es-
pecially well constructed, as TO retain
the attention and carry it's audience to
a climax of tremendous enthusiasm.
The management have given the
piece an unusually elaborate scenic
equipment together with cast that Is
in every way fitted to the requirements
Of the play Miss Josephine Foy VIII
have the feature role. The seat sale
will open this morning at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

f. VI. Totman of Fairfield, was in thu
city, yesterday.
NJ. Abbott Frazer of Greenville, was
in the city. yesterday.
j. f. Reynolds of Waterville, was ar
Augusta visitor, Wednesday.
Mrs. Lucy Tobey is visiting hci
brother, John w. Martin of Appleton
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. S. Kinks of Old
Town. spent the day in the city, yes
terday.
Mrs ]. r. Smith of Maiden. Mass.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Q. r. Well
man. No. 101 Grove street.
Frank d. Tobey and daughters Ger
trude and Nella attended the fair al
South Windsor. Wednesday.
Miss Gertrude r. Tobey of Apple
ton. is spending a few weeks witt
relatives on Northern avenue.
Prof Arthur Huntington Mason will
leave. this morning, for Philadelphia,
TO take up his work at the William
Penn Charter School.
Miss Grace NJ. Gallison, cashier II
Macomber. Farr e Whitten's insur-
ance office. is spending her vacation
with her mother at Cooper's Mills.
A. p. White of Bucksport, has been
engaged as night operator at the Maine
Central station in place of Mr.. Pat
ten, who has accepted position a
Deering Junction, as assistant bag
gagemaster Mr.. White commenced
his duties, Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18
MAINE CENTRAL r. r. ANNUAL
RANGELEY LAKES EXCURSION,
SATURDAY. SEPT. 20.

Tickets TO Pennington and Phillips good
over sunday; Ranseley Lakes tickets good
for 10 days.
Excursionists win take the regular
morning train leaving Waterville 6 A. NJ,
Augusta 6.37. Hallcwell 6.42, Gardiner 6.5g.
Richmond 7.15, Bowdoinham 80, connect
ing a Brunswick with special train ar
irving FarninGtol HOS A. NJ.
Returning, special leaves Pennington at
+. NJ. On Monday morning a train
leaves Rangeley & =. NJ; Oquosscc Us A.
TICKETS FOE THE ROUND TRIP.
From Gardiner Hallowell and Augusta
To Pennington and return, good for re-
turn, Monday 81: 70 Phillips and return,
good for return. Monday, $50, to Range.
ley, Bemis or OqUossoc and return. good
for 10 days. $3.50; to Rangeley. returning
via OGuossoc or vice versa, good for 10
DAYS. s..
From Waterville-To Pennington and
return. good for return. Monday. $3.50; to
Phillips and return, good for return. Nom
day, s); to Ranseicy. Bemis or o1uossoc
and return, good sor 10 days, 81. to
Rangeiey returning; via Oquossoc or vice
versa. good for 10 Gays. S5.51.
From RichmoEd-To Pennington and
return, good for rofgru, Monday slJ1: to
Phillips and return, good for return. Mon
day, 81; to Ranseley. Bcnis or Oquo35oc
and return, good for 10 days, "; 70
Rangeley returning via Oquossoc or vice
versa good for ~ days. $3.50.
From Bowdonh2 m-To Pennington and
return. good for return. Monday, sL25. to
Phillips and retnrn good for return. Mon
day, $1.75: to Rangeley, Bernis or Oquos-
soc and return. good for 10 days s275: to
Rangeley. returning via Oquossoc or vice
versa, good for 10 days. si25.
The last chance FOR big trout fishing at
nominal expense.
Write for itinerary Of personally con-
Quoted tour, same date. $40. all expenses
paid.
r. r. BoOTHBy. General Pass. &
Ticket Agent. GEO. #. EVANS. Vice
President & General Manager.
dsept17,1s.i9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Physicians in the city report very
healthy state of affairs at the present
time. They seem to be of the universal
opinion that it is something perma-
nent. that is that the sanitary condi-
tions are improving and that citizens
are becoming better educated in these
matters. The shutting off from the
use Of well water and using spring wa
ter more generally has had its good re-
suits Physicians say that there is no
water so unfit for use as well water.
because it is stagnant and wells are
most always so located as to permit OF
the draining of most every thing I'M
healthful into them. Cistern water is
better. they say, but this kind has its
objections. A cistern well cemented,
so as to render any influx of impure
matters through it's walls is much pre-
ferable to a well. There is some dan
ger from germs in the shingles but
good soft brick filter does away with
this pretty well. River water. too, is
considered much better than well wa
ter because it is always moving. This,
of course. is Objectionable for drinking
purposes, for it may carry microbes,
vet the constant flowing always tends
10 purify and for those who cannot
conveniently have spring water 1t is
better to drink this. Keep the jugs
perfectly clean and have good spring
water and there is no danger of con-
tamination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18
cuyhane chsce 6. Weston's Ministries

VIII be the attraction at the Opera
House on Tuesday Sept. 2Sd. IL is nc
stranger in this city, having appeared
here before and left most favorable
Impression. This season it has been
greatly enlarged. better equipped, and
performance strengthened by the ad-
dition of number Of well known
European novelties. The company
numbers thirty well known minstrel
stars headed by VIM. H. Chace, the
celebrated end man, ably seconded by
Jno. Dale. Bob and Billy De Rue and
many others. A magnificent scenic
first part, really good auartette and
superb orchestra of twelve, all tend
to make it one of the foremost OF min
streI organizations.
The prices will be only 25, 35 and sc
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

"A Trip to Coontown" to be seen
here tomorrow night at the Opera
House. is like the regulation comic
opera that it consists of two acts and
three scenes, but there all resemblance
ceases. It is presented by the only
recognized high class colored organiza-
ton in the United States. All of the
artists are singers. dancers and
comedians of acknowledged ability.
They have held their own and more
besides in the leading vaudeville
theatres and concert companies in the
country. The scenery is special
feature of the presentation. The cos
tunes are unique. tasty and richly
handsome in color, design and ma
terial. The chorus is q dream OF
brunette beauty and vocal charm. The
prima donna soprano, Miss Laura
Walker, is a marvel, and the comedian,
Tom Brown. one Of those fun makers
who is born not made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
"l.ifc in New York"

The Morrison Comedy Co. concluded
its engagement mere, last evening,
with THE City Of New York. and q
fair audience Witnessed a good pre-
sentation OF the piece. Allie Gerald
made beautiful flower girl and the
cast throughout was strong for a
repertoire company. The special
scenery, including faithful representa-
tions of Madison square and Grants
tomb. made d good setting for the story
OF love and intrigue which was work
ed out in stirring fashion, with justice
and happiness properly apportioned in
the end. Arthur Ellery as the big
hearted gambler won all hearts, and
Bert Walter and Margaret Rosa as the
Irish policeman and the Widow Nolan
provided an abundance of clean
comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Fred Hamlen. who has recently re-
turned from an extended visit to Cali
fornja, saws that if he did not nave
home in Augusta to come to az any
time he would not be contented in
tho land of fruit on the Pacific coast.
He soent 10 months in Napa valley
aud visited Los Angeles and Santiago
for a short time. California has a
6ne climate" said Mr.. Hamlen, yes
terdav. especially in the winter. l
40 not think so much of the summer
weather. however. | lived outside of
Nara CITY. which is II miles from
marc island. where the government has
a eoaling station. 1t rained nearly
ell the time from November until tn"
3lst of May. and there has been no
min since. All kinds of fruit grow in
abundance, but vegetables are OF little
value. Wheat and grain grow through
the winter. Potatoes and beets are
not such as we raise in the East.
Peaches. pears. apricots, prunes ana
plums grow finely, but apples are gem
orally poor. The crop OF frult TINS
wear is very large, but the prices are
very low Peaches are now selllnS
for SIS a ton. and prunes from $l2 to
s14 a ton according to quality. There
are eight different grades of prunes.
Hay like we raise here is unknown
Oat hay is cut before it dries and IS
used to feed the cattle. While the
country out there is pleasant and at
tractive. should feel awfully home
sick IL could not come back to Au-
gusta. Mrs Hamlen may return about
christmas If she does not. l shall
probahly go out and spend the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Since the change of time, this week,
on the Winthrop line of the Augusta,
winthrop q Gardiner Street Railway
co. there has been considerable irregu-
iarity in the running of the cars, par
ticuiarly Tuesday, but Wednesday. the
ears made their trips nearer on time
One thing has been that they have to
make the trips to Winthrop now
ID an hour where on the old
schedule they took an hour and
quarter. Then another difficulty has
been the running of the new cars that
the company has put on lately. There
has been considerable trouble with not
boxes, especially the first of the week
and any delay in q car would cause Il
delay for the rest of the day so it has
rendered it impossible for any of the
cars on this line to run on scheduled
time. 1t Will take only short time,
however, to arrange matters SO that
the public can know just what to de-
pend upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

these gentlemen. with Gen. Lab. Ken
dall of Biddeford and Col. a. 7. Stearns
OF Norway. viii leave for Detroit,
Mich. where they win attend the Ma
tional Assembly of Spanish war Vet
Grams, which viii be in session in that
city from sent. % to Sept. %, in
elusive. President Roosevelt viii be in
attendance two days during the ses-
sion. The Walter ". Poor Command
starts in under favorable auspices. The
next meeting will be on Wednesday
evening, Oct. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Lester Partridge. clerk at H. G. Bar
ker's, had peculiar experience, yes
terday. a gentleman came into the
store ana purchased a pair of gloves.
After ne mad gone away, Mr.. Par
fridge discovered that Il solid gold ring,
which he wore upon one Of the fingers
of the left hand. was missing. He
could not imagine where it could have
gone, unless the gentleman vino bought
the gloves had it. 1t might have
caught In one of the gloves when he
was trying them upon the gentleman.
And so he started out on a hunt for
the aforesaid gentleman. He found
he had gone to the show at the Opera
house. After it was over he ran across
him and asked him il he had seer
his ring. why, yes" said the gentle
man, as he showed the ring upon his
finger. Il wondered where | got it.
Mr.. Partridge was glad to claim his
own and thanked the gentleman for
his honesty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

The capital stock authorized by law
is $4,000, but only 100000 has been is
sued. OF this amount S119,500 is owned
in Maine. The total number of stock
holders is 16, one of whom only resides
outside the State.
The funded debt consists Of $10,500
6 per cent. bonds due in 1910. and $780,
500 per cent. bonds due in 1851.
The number of passengers carried
was 1872, 14S. The number of passeng-
ers carried per mile of road, 95,419.
Round trips run, 131S31a. Car miles
run, $780, SS. Average number Of per-
sons employed, so.
The company owns box passenger
cars, 10 open passenger cars, and 2
work cars.
The total length of track is 12.4S6
miles: siding, switches, etc, .626 miles,
total of 13112 miles.
The system of electric power in use
is the Thompson e Houston.
Conductors and motor men receive
Sl43 per day in wages; watchmen,
$3.50; roadmen, s1.15, average; linemen,
$i.15; engineers, $2.11, average; firemen,
$50; electricians, barn and repair
men. etc, $1.75, average.
The total gross earnings of the Au-
eusta, Halowell e Gardiner Railroad
for the year ending June 30, 1901, before
the Togus branch began operations,
amounted to SAL, 1884, or an average
gross income per mile of $3321.99.
The net income from operations per
mile was $10e0.19.
Since June 80. 1901, the Togus branch
was put in operation, and the gross
earnings per mile for the year ending
June go 1902, have increased to s4S95.S6
and the net earnings per mile to
$2l17.19.
The directors are J. Manchester
Haynes, John L. Hill, George f. Ma
comber Thos J. Lynch, Fred G. kins-
| man, Henry G. Staples, Augusta. and
| Fred S. Thorne. Gardiner.
The president is j. Manchester
Haynes, Augusta: treasurer, Geo. f.
Macomber. Augusta; clerk of corpora
! ton. II. NJ. Heath, Augusta: superin-
, terdent. L. f. Taylor. Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18
Fortune Favors a Texan.

Having distressing pains in head
back and stomach, and being without
appetite, / began to use Dr.. King S
New Life Pills" writes w. p. White
head of Kennedale, Tex, land soon
felt like n new man. Infallible in
stomach and liver troubles. Only &c. at
Bowditch 6 Webster's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Mrs. Chandler of Al Bangor street in
forms the Journal that. as result of
the article on her collection of curios in
Wednesday mornings Journal, she was
given a piece of iron taken from the
Spanish gun boat Rena Mercedes Mr..
IL. G. Wood was the donor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

1t is expected that quite number
from this city Will take in the annual
excursion to the Rangeiey lakes, on
Saturday of this week. The Maine
Central Railroad offers specially re-
duced rates for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Inc directors OF the Cobbosseecontee
Navigation Co. have held a meeting
preparatory to declaring a dividend.
Inc business of the company for the
past season has been very satisfactory
regardless of the bad weather which
prevailed. 1t is probable that larger
boat VIII be placed upon the lake, next
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Both the Maine Central trains. No
90 and No. %. due here at 40 and
..26 p NJ. respectively, were late. las;
night. They are due to pass at the
siding just this side of Gardiner. but
passed at Winslow. instead. No. SO
passed through here about 20 min
utes late. 1t is understood the delay
Of Train No. 80 was caused by car
being 6,erailed on the Dexter branch
The passenger list on No. % was very
large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

Ell CAPTAIN is the name of the
toilet paper that is having such phe-
nomenal sale at Bowditch & Webster's
1t is a large, high grade ten cent
package of which they sell two for 15c.,
and four for a quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

The steamers of the kennebec d.
vision have cut out Popham from the
landing list for the remainder OF the
season. The Sagadahoc will make her
last trip of the season from Bath on
Monday. Sept. 90. returning from Bos-
ton on the 30th. going to Gardiner amt
then back to Bath where she will so
ont of commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

The funeral services over the re-
mains OF The late Luther A. Church
viii lie held at the family residence,
No. q Gage street. at $50 o'clock this
afternoon. The interment will be at
Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18

The hall game between Pettingill
Corner and Cony High arranged Tor
this afternoon. has been cancelled, ow-
ing TO tae inability Of some OF the Pet
tingill Corner men to play II is hoped
that game between the same teams
can be arranged for saturday