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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
Visits of Presidents to Augusta.

When Theodore Roosevelt honor5
Augusta with a visit during his tour
OF Maine. this week, he will be the
fourth President to visit this city dur
ing his term of office The first was
President Polk. July 3. 1S47. Being in
New England at that time he came to
Augusta by invitation of the legisla-
ture which was indulging in the then
customary luxury of midsummer
session. He came to Hallowell by
steamer arriving at 1 O'Clock, Satur-
dry morning, July 3, and rode to Au-
gusta in a carriage under military es-
cort The city was all illuminated in
honor of his arrival. He passed the re-
mander of the night at the mansion
of Hon. Reuel Williams. still standing
at the corner of Cony and Stone streets.
Saturday forenoon, he was escorted to
the State House where he was given
an address OF welcome by Governor
Dana. He then addressed the legisla-
A dinner was given in his honor at the
Augusta House, and among the nota-
bes who spoke was James Buchanan,
then secretary of state and later
President himself. That night Presi-
dent Polk returned to Portland on the
"Huntress." the same steamer that
brought him.
The next President to visit Augusta
was Grant in 1871. He was given a
great reception and addressed the
crowd from n platform erected in
Market square. The city did not go so
wild with enthusiasm, however, over
this visit of Grant as it did when he
was here in August. 1865. He was then
the national idol. having just crushed
the Rebellion. There was public re-
ner given him by the State at the Au-
gusta House He was in Maine at
that time to attend the Commencement
at Bowdoin College where he was
given an honorary degree NOT only
was he here in 1871 while President but
he was here again the following year
as the guest of Mr.. Blaine and was en-
tertained at the same historic mansion
where. most fittingly, President Roose-
Welt Will be a guest. Tuesday night.
The third President to visit our city
was President Harrison, August s
1889. His presence here can hardly be
referred to as visit for he merely
passed through the city on his way to
Bar Harbor where he was the guest OF
Mr. Blaine. his secretary of state
There was a great crowd at the sta
ton to greet him and he appeared or
the rear platform to acknowledge tn,
cheers and grasp the hands of those
pressing around the car. While the
train stopped here salute of 81 gun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
Reflections of a Bachelor.

Content is mostly due to sleepiness.
After fifty virtue becomes almost a
ha bit.
Two of anything but children make a
pair; two Of them make a mob.
Women don't worry as to whether their
boys are going to be great or not, bur
good and beautiful.
There is no rule about the way men
take on about marriage; one will shoot
himself because a woman won't marry
him, and another because she did.
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

though they have too far committed
themselves to the prehistoric man.
theory to repudiate it SO completely as
to admit that the skull found in the
old mine near the prison was that of a
man who, instead of being con-
temporary with the glacial epoch, was
contemporary with themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
overheated Blood

All diseases which are classified
under the head of "summer COM
plaintsn have their origin in an
overheated condition Of the blood.
For this reason the most popular
summer remedy is BLOOD WINE,
which keeps the circulation normal,
aids the digestive organs, and tones
up the whole system. For sale by
Howditeh, Webster & Co.. Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
An Art Note,

Towne-I guess well have to take back
all the sneering things we said about D.
Auber.
Browne--Why?
Towne-he told me yesterday he had
just completed $4,000 painting for Mr..
Riel S. Tate.
Browne-Yes. it was a large sign: This
corner lot, 60X14O for sale, 5000"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

come convinced that such scheme
would be money maker from tt,,
start, and especially at this time when
meat is selling at sky rocket prices.
He is anxious to try the experiment
and will probably commence the rails
ing of bivalves by a scientific plan
some time this fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
The i,eason.

Wife, think these new women who
affect masculine attire are ridiculous.
Husband-Im sure there's no danger of
your wearing mems clothes.
Wffe-Well. l should say not
HuSband-No. mems clothes couldn-
possibly be made expensive enough to suit
you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
Il | l. S L
u NJ
p S III l
s NJ
A Il X

None of the club men could conjec-
ture what the letters signified. but they
agreed that the stone was a remarka-
BILE and valuable antiquity. Mr. Pick
wick read a very learned paper regard
ing it at a general club meeting. A
skillful artist secured Il faithful de-
lineation OF the curiosity and presented
it to the Royal Antiquarian society.
and it became the prolific cause of
ousies. Mr.. Pickwick later wrote q
pamphlet containing SO pages and 81
different readings of the inscription.
Three gentlemen cut their sons off with
out shilling because they would not
admit it's ancient character. Another
killed himself because he could not
make a satisfactory translation of it.
Because of his eminent services to
science Mr.. Pickwick was voted n
member of II societies. native and
foreign. None of the societies could
make anything out of the inscription,
but ali pronounced it extraordinary.
Meantime a Mr. Bolton went down
to Gotham to investigate for himself.
He called upon the man from whom
Mr.. Pickwick had bought the stone.
This gentleman, on being questioned,
said he had no doubt the stone was
ancient. but threw some doubts on the
antiquity of the inscription. In an idle
morhent. he said, he had carved his
name-"Bill Stumps. His Mark
upon it: but not being an educated
person he had left off the last IL" in
Bill"
EX-Warden Thomas of Kansas, may
find in the later experiences of Mr..
Blotton n faithful forecast of what will
happen to him. Not only was Mr..
Bottoms reasonable theory of the
origin of the remarkable inscription
rejected, but he was expelled from the
club and denounced as meddling
/ person by all the Il societies. native
and foreign. Mr.. Pickwick's reputa-
! ton. on the contrary, suffered no
harm. and he was presented with a
vote of confidence and pair of gold
trimmed spectacles. Modern American
scientists may be less pig-headed than
| those Dickens satirized. but it looks as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
Hard Lines.

Gee whiZz.' exclaimed the first horse,
you're always borrowing trouble. What
are you worrying about now?"
II was just thinking" said the pes
simistic equine, I'll bet next summer
they'll make us wear this summers cast
off Panama hats"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
L..HT AND AIRY.
On Good Security.

You don't take any interest in music,
do your said the Wagnerite at the con-
cert to the sleepy man next to him..
Interest? Sure" said Hockheimer,
arousing himself, der usual sigs per
cent. a month. Vat do you want to
pledge? A Stradivarius?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
Kansas Scientists and Others.

Far and wide has been heralded the
story of the discovery in Kansas of the
skull of a prehistoric man." The
papers have been full of it, and after
careful examination learned scientists
have pronounced it the skull of a man
who lived, $4,000 years ago. And now
comes forward w. A. Thomas, a for
mer warden of the Kansas pene-
Tertiary, who asserts that he knew this
"prehistoric man" and that he has
lived a fast life if he has covered $4,000
years in the 80 years that have elapsed
since he was buried. He says the skull
is that of a former convict who was
prison. He backs up his assertion
with the evidence of others, and the
prehistoric man. theory looks as
though a Kansas cyclone had struck
it.
The Kansas City Journal tells the
story of the refutation of the scientific
theories. and the whole thing ire
sistibly recalls Dickens famous Pick
wick controversy. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Pickwick and his fellow
club members were walking about the
streets Of the village of Gotham on one
occasion. when the distinguished presi-
dent of the club stumbled upon stone
which bore a curious. and illegible in
scription. He busted it off with his
handkerchief and found that the in
scription was composed of these let
| terS:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

undgnsd communications
sable for the preservation OF return Of
rejected communications
Address All communications relating
% subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
In Melon Inns.

No stocks an bonds an gold TO me
Sech things is too much care.
Eff / could hab nah chi'ce, I'd be
|. A watahmilliCnaire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
Properly Applied.

That care will kill a cat" is true.
If, when in range you've got one.
You use your care in squirting through
The sights upon a shotgun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

The Cornish tragedy is a reminder
peaceful of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

Poland Spring guests have raised
s3125 for the Central Maine General
hospital by q fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

A we'll known Old Orchard man con-
templates starting clam farm at the
mouth of the river Saco. He has be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

Complaints of the rust are heart
from the potato fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

Hail to the Chief is the air of the
week in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
@0ll0VB Gossip
AUGUST.

August.
The cedar shadows break in tawny
SpangleS,
That lightly into banks of GOODNESS
close;
And willful breezes waste, in grassy
tangleS,
The crimson fragments of a shattered
A deep, late rose, that knew not June's
hequeathing
OF dripping dews and sweet, moist kiss
But rent. with dusk red fires, it's messy
sheathing,
And famed in beating sunshine on the
lawn.
So. in the zenith of their rich complete.
ness.
The warm, late, fragrant days of Au-
gust pass.
Drifting into yesterdays dim sweetness
Like loosened rose leaves shaken in the
Hattie Whitney in Munsey.
The President comes, tomorrow.
This is the week of the Bangor fair
it is fall.
Hail to the Chief is the air of the
week in Maine.
Complaints of the rust are heard
from the potato fields.
The Cornish tragedy is a reminder
that the murder belt has been pretty
peaceful of late.
Poland Spring guests have raised
s3125 for the Central Maine General
hospital by fair.
Sunset, village or Deer Isle, boasts
of a society--the Martha Washington
society-which was organized in 1884,
IS years ago. And two of the original
members are now living. "Aunty" Sa-
lone Sellers and Mrs. Hannah Lufkin.
NJ. NJ. Lemont of Bath, owns a sabre
which it is claimed was used in the
famous charge of the Light Brigade at
the battle of Balaklava in the Crimean
war, 1854.
Another Bath man, John Fitzgerald,
once had an engraving by Paul Revere
which ne sold for 500. The engraving
is now worth $500. It's subject was
the Boston Massacre and John is now
regretting that he hadn't kept it for a
higher price.
That the herring is a freaky fish is
noticeable in the fact that some sea-
sons they are taken in abundance in
some waters, while in others they steer
shy. This seems to be the case along
the Hancock county coast. this year,
as the factories in Gouldsboro, Pros
pect Harbor, Southwest Harbor and
SOmesville are obliged to send steam
ers to other waters for their supply OF
fish.
Last year, fishermen We're complain
ing because the herring used for smok-
ing were small and lean. This year,
fault is found because the fish are over
large and much too fat, claiming that
herring of medium size and fairness are
best for stringing. Those having
smoke houses to fill are hopeful that
the September schools will be less oily
and nearer the regulation size.
Pittsfield finds it difficult if not i'm
practicable to accept the Carnegie Ii
brary gift. The committee has dis
covered through investigation that it
is impossible for town the size of
Pittsfield to accept the gift and meet
the conditions of the bequest. 1t is
claimed that towns can raise only such
sums for public library purposes that
will amount to the sum equal to $1.00
per poll.
A well known Old Orchard man con
templates starting a clam farm at the
month of the river Saco. He has be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
FOLSOM
sd Ill
ICE CREAM

We expect this summer to furnish
the richest, purest and best ice cream
ever made on the Kennebec. Give us
call and try 1t. Supplying families,
parties and entertainments Z specially
Free delivery. Telephone No. 23s-13.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

Sunset, village or Deer Isle, boasts
of a society-the Martha Washington
society-which was organized in 1884
IS years ago. And two of the original
members are now living, "Aunty" Sa-
lone Sellers and Mrs. Hannah Lufkin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25
For County Commissioner.
HERHON H. ADAMS of Belgrade.

For Representatives to the Legislature.
EDWIN c. DUDLEY of Augusta.
WILLIAM H. GANNETT Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

-. For County Treasurer.
JAMES e. BLANCHARD of Chelsea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

Another Bath man, John Fitzgerald,
which ne sold for 500. The engraving
is now worth $500. It's subject was
the Boston Massacre and John is now
regretting that he hadn't kept it for
higher price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

NJ. NJ. Lemont of Bath, owns a sabre
famous charge of the Light Brigade at
the battle of Balaklava in the Crimean
war, 1854.
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For Register Of Deeds.
GEORGE r. SMITH Of Winthrop.
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Only a week to September, and then
it is fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

Last year, fishermen We're complain
ing because the herring used for smok-
ing were small and lean. This year,
fault is found because the fish are over
large and much too fat, claiming that
herring of medium size and fairness are
best for stringing. Those having
smoke houses to fill are hopeful that
the September schools will be less oily
and nearer the regulation size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-25

- For County Attorney.
THOMAS LEIGH Of Augusta.
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No stocks

~ n
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Bowman St., East Side, near Ccny st.
inquire at Re- House.
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REPUBLICAN, MEETINGS.
Assignment Of Speakers as Made by
the State Committee.

HON. AMOS L. ALLEN Will speak at
! Sanford, Aug. rs, -
Old Orchard tafternoon), Aug. 26,
Biddeford evening", Aug 20
Portland, Aug. 30.
A. @. ANDREWS will speak at
Chelsea, Sept 4,
Belgrade Depot, Sept. 5.
w, c. ATKINS will speak at
North Monmouth, Aug. 8,'
Oakland. Sept. g.
I. A. BARKER, ESQ, will speak at
Greenbush, Aug. %,
Milford, Aug. 26,
Exeter, Aug. 20, $40
Stetson, Aug 30. 49, y +tasAs-
HON. ELMER j. BURKETT will speak
So Thomaston. Aug. %.
Tenants Harbor,s Aug. q. - sa.{'
Brdgton, Aug. 30. < u =.
HON. GEO; G: MccARTHY. YIN speak at
C. B. BURLEIGH will speak at 2 --a-s--1
Keadfield Corner, Sept 1,
Pishon's Ferry, Sept. 2.
Somerset county, Sept. and 4,
Benton Falls. Sept. 5.
Richmond Corner, Sept. 6.
HENRY E. BURNHAM will speak at
Sanford, Aug. Is, :.
Old orchard (afternoon), Aug. 26.
Warren, Aug. 49,
Rockport, Aug. 30,
Gardiner, Sept. I.
o. B. CLASON will speak at
Mt. Vernon, August %,
Manchester, Sept. l,
Chelsea, Searles' Mills, Sept. 2.
East Vassalboro. Sept. 3.
H. E. COOK will speak at
Mt. Vernon, Dunn's Corner, Aug. 30.
Belgrade Lakes. Sept. 3.
HON r. w. CROCKETT will speak at
E. Livermore, Aug. 2S,
Turner Center, Aug. so.
REV. 9. s. CUMMINGS will speak at
tIinot, Aug. 25,
Greene, Aug. 26,
Leeds Center, Aug. q,
f. Livermore, Aug %,
So. Lewiston, Aug. %,
Turner Center. Aug. 3d.
FRANK D. CURRIER will speak at
Wayne. Sept. l.
HON. VICTOR b. DOLLIVER will speak
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-02-28
DRANK TO PRINCE HENRY
German Pioneer verein Has a
Social Session.

Little business of Importance was trans
acted at the meeting of the German
Pioneer yerein held last evening in Reut-
ter's Hall, Jersey avenue and First street,
but social time took place after the
melting. when all present drank to a toast
given by Freholder Louis L. Finke in
honor of Prince Henry.
Among those who enjoyed the social
time were mblyman Adam Dit
mar. Hllarias Pattberg, Sheriff Carl
Reumpler, President of the Board of FL
nance Jacob Ringle. Henry Klussmann,
Theodore F'ischlein, Valentine Puster,
Freholder Louis L. Finke, DR. George
Hornung. Louis Seggle and Street and
Water Commissioner Ferdinand Heintze.
The business melting was brief one.
Mr. Hilarias Pattberg, the chairman of
the Pfngst Monday celebration of the
verein, which viii be held at Pohlmann' S
pavilion May Y, reported that he and his
assistants were making great progress,
and that he would have the programme
made up in about a months time.
The Ladies' Verein under the chairman-
shipof Mrs William Dahrmann is also
of the grandest of it's kind that has ever
taken place in the county before.
Valentine Puster, the faithful super
intendent of the home on Garfield avenue,
who was i'll with pneumonia for over a
month. mas recovered and every member
of the verein is pleased, as Mr.. Puster
is one of the most popular members of the
yerein.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-02-28
WILL AWAIT THE ANALYSIS
Police Still Busy With the Death
of Katie Dunbar.

The police are of the opinion that if
John Donnelly and William Spalan, the
two young men who are said to know all
about the mysterious death of Katie Dun
bar last Sunday do come back, that no
charges can be made against them. The
police say that it will be impossible 70
prove that either of them was in any way
responsible for the girls death.
It is admitted that the men did fool
ish thing to disappear at that time. Their
sudden departure led the police to sus-
pect that they know all about the girls
death. There is no way in which case
against them could be proved.
There is no doubt that Katie Dunbar
died an unnatural death. City Physician
C. V. Everitt, who examined the body at
the home of Lizzie Daley, No. 525 Com
munipaw avenue, Sunday afternoon,
states positively that the girl died of un-
natural causes.
County Physician Converse has posses
sion of the stomach of the girl, which the
doctors took at an autopsy made Wednes-
day night. An analysis of the contents of
the stomach will be made and an inquest
will be held when a report of the exam
nation is submitted. No burial permit
win be issued until after the doctors com
clude their work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-02-28
NAUGHTY
POS 1ERS
They Shock Chief Murphy
AS He Walks Through
Through Streets.
SAME OLD OFFENDER
The Transgressing Play House
Ordered to Cover Up
Their Naughti-
ness.

While on his way TO Police Headquar-
ters this morning Chief Murphy noticed IN
a number of store windows in the lower
section of the city number OF htno-
graphic pictures billing show that is to
appear al, a local theatre next week Inas
were obscene, and when he reached Po-
lice Headquarters he immediately de-
spatehed a patrolman to tear down the
Objectionable Autographs and bring them
to him.
The Chief, after looking them over very
carefully. sent word to the manager OF
the theatre that all the Autographs and
pastors must be taken in al once. or
properly pasted over or he would be lia-
BILE to arrest The Chiefs warning ls
being needed.
About year ago there was quite time
made over the showing of these pictures
by the same theatre. and Dr.. McGill who
was president of the Ponce Board at that
time, made war on them, as also did Chief
Murphy The management of the house
at that time was not allowed to put out
any more bills for advertisement until
they were carefully looked over by Chief
Murphy. This was done for quite while,
and as the management OF the theatre
did not display any more of the objec-
tionable pictures, the scouting was dis
continued.
The theatre people must have thought
that the police had forgotten all about the
character of the posters, but they were
sadly mistaken, and were caught the first
time they tried to display them by the
watchful eye of Chief Murphy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-02-28
FACAN'S VETO
Finance Board Has No
Quorum, So Does Not
Consider Objections
to Mr.. Nc
Dermott.

The Board of Finance Commissioners
did not meet as intended yesterday after
noon because there was no quorum. COM
missioner Abernethy came to the meeting
very early to say that he could not re-
main He was told that the important
business of receiving the veto of A-ayor
Fagan of the resolution granting Cor
poration Counsel Record authority to en-
gage Congressman McDermott as asso-
ciate counsel in the Thirteenth street
cases and other cases of a similar kind
was to come UP, but he would not stay.
Thus it was impossible for any action 10
be taken on this matter. and the veto
therefore became effective under the Law.
The law says that should the body whose
action is vetoed by the Mayor fail to over
ride that veto at the scheduled meeting
next succeeding the time it is made the
veto will be effective.
When the Board of Finance passed the
resolution at the request of Corporation
Counsel Record all the members were Of
the opinion that it was the best thing
they could do under the circumstances as
possibly get at all the points in NE
eases in time to argue with any assurance
of success.
The gossips about the City Hall had
much to say on this point this morning.
They were of the opinion that the veto
that political capital could be made out
of the engagement by Republican adj
rliflistratlon of Democratic lawyer to
aid the Republican Corporation Counsel.