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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Oct. 1G-phere have
been few changes in the barometrio
conditions during the last "A hours
and as result uniformly fair wea-
Their has prevailed. The temperature
has fallen in northern New England
ana risen in the South where it is
generally above the seasonal average.
Fair weather with moderate temper
atures il indicated for Friday and Sat
urday i'll all districts. The temper
allure will rise in the Lake region,
Friday and in New England, Satur
day. Along the Atlantic coast the
winds win be mostly light north to
northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Manufacturers of brooms are pre-
nariny to form combination OF the
trade in this country, according 10 the
New York World. They have been
asked to assemble early next month IN
this city to decide on the details OF the
organization. 1t is stated by those IN
tereeted that capital amounting 10
about s.. 00e. 900 will be engaged. OPP
tions on q number of plants already
have been secured. The motive OF the
consolidation is declared to be the de-
yeiopment Of export trade to Europe
and South America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Although Thursday was the seco' -.
dsv of The open season for moose ~
Maipe. the first carcass has YET u pe
shinped through Bangor Reports nav
reached here already to the erect ina
eevcral of these animals We're silo,.
Wednesday. but as yet no shipments
have been made. From WEDNESDAY -
THURSDAY noon as deer passed thfo ss.',
- nc Maine Central train iroii
,-,,,oahoro. Thursday noon, one OF lhe
,r.,e. boar skins seen in Bangor iof
! long time arrived. 1t was the prop-
80 If Cant. ]. sylvester of kitters'
Who shot the animal in Brockton' sa'-
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
Don's.

poat taink because you have taken
many remedies in vain that your case
is ineurable.
you have not taken Hoods Sarsa-
pafilla.
mas cured many seemingly hope
less cases of sciolula. oatar.h. i nearna-
'sfn. kidney complaint. dyspepsia and
general deoility-naaay cases shat may
nave been worse than yours.
what this great medicine has done
ior others it can do for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Supporters of the independent candi-
dates for sheriff and county attorneys a.
rTopeka Kan. who are pledged TO CON-
plete the destruction Of the topeka nqxus
CONSERVATION among certain persons VINO
nose as temperance advocates and ieaoers
in the church. On Friday night. tn IN,
yi,.e \ ,.niuue entertainment by throwing
upop an immense canvas scenes OF "
,roneka Joints. These snapshots were
made by the Rev. A. M. Jackson. aisSuisc
ID as d saloon frequenter. The faces o.
many prominent persons Will be SHOWN
IN these pictures. including come tenn
neranct. advocates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
COST HIM As.so.
Lowell Man Settles at Bannor tor w.
locally Transporting Deer.

Bangor. Me. oct. ia. $. Taylor,
a Lowell. Mass. sportsman. and 3 a.
potter Of Kingfield, Me-. his guide
ra,a arrested here. this noon. by
Game wardens Neal and Blending on
the charge of Illegally transporting
,aar Later in the city court. Potter
pleaded guilty. and was nnsa sfo ano
the costs Of $3.S0- he piia Tue ii'oiies
Fhe case against iasioF was ho'
messed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
GOOD FOR The OLD FOLKS.
SnamPagne Tablets are an Ideal
s'mniant for Everybody and
Just What the Old Folks Need.

Cnampagne Tablets are an Ideal
s'imuiant for Everybody and
just What the Old Folks Need.
ohe or two Champagne Tablets taken in the
mofhhe VIII make any person feel fine all day,
ana Keep them in excellent condition TO attend to
'nef daily duties protecting them from sunstroke
VI pfostfaoon from heat, and prevent their getting
u'ea OF weary. taking cold, contracting fevers OF
other contagious diseases.
champagne Tablets are blessing to tourists ami
ua'elers- One tablet will Immediately quench
,aus'' and the relief thus obtained will last for
0u's Two or three tablets will give instant relief
o'" munger and supply strength and vitality
.nan viii hearty meal
Representatives. are atwOndler and
revelation to everybody.
AL. tx dozen tablets in every box. Fer
az everywhere by druggists and deal
~sn medicines. also sent anywhere by
s ,r.i.. postpaid, for 81 90 per box. Retail
R" RUE supplied by EASTERN DRUG CO.,
ChAMPAGNE-TABlET CO.,
2 FEDERAL Street. Boston. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
They are Good for Women.

Ladies, II yon want a stmuant that Will not in
lure you in any way, try Champagne Tablets; they
will stimulate and exhilarate, but will not intoxi
cate you nor affect your breath. They will i'm
medately relieve brain-fag. mental and physical
exhaustion. They will improve your health and
complexion, make your eyes bright and sparkling.
cure weak. aching back. all nervous affections
and female weakness.
They will cure relaxation of the stomach and in
teslnes and remove abnormal fatty formations,
and that fat gross appearance by which SO many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
A TRUE BRAIN and NERVE FOOD,

Champagne-Tablets is the only true Brain and
Nerve Food ever discovered. They cure Nervous
Exhaustion by feeding the Brain and Nerve Centres
with Cerebrin thus supplying new electric energy
and vitality for the whole system. They will
strengthen your heart, increase your flow of Ian
glage, improve nerve and brain power. sharpen up
your business ability and energy for oratory. mental
or physical work. making brain workers. preachers,
lecturers lawyers, singers and students able to do
more and better work. They will cure nervou3
headache or the blues and remove that tired feeling
In five minutes, making you feel fine and lively, as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

There still fiourishes at Dundee.
Scotland, tree which was dedicated
as a tree of liberty" more than q CEN
fury ago during the ferment caused by
the French revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

The Austrian budget for 1903 was
presented in the lower house OF the
Reichsrath, Thursday. The revenue ~
estimated at $345,32s. $50 and the ex-
penditures at $345,245.087.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
WILL CURE SICK KIDNEYS.

Also Cures Catarrh, Lame Back,
rheumatism, BLADDER Troubles
and Nervous Exhaustion. Aids
digestion and Cures Dyspepsia.
ii you suffer from Nervous Exhaustion. Dyspep
sa or Indigestion, Weak or Lame Back, Heart or
Kidney Trouble, Rheumatism or Catarrh, do not
rum your stomach with poisonous drugs, but cure
yourself by stimulation (nature's method of curing
all Diseases, with that elegant confection- Cham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
MEN, AT WORK

during the day can secure loans az our
ONCE in the evening. Oar instailmcnt
payment system is great advantage
business entirely confidential II we can
help you. call and see us
COLLATERAL LOAN co.
2l9 Water ST.. Opposite Cong House.
Open Evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
AGREAT CHEMICAL DISCOVERY
Champagne
' s:::: Tablets ' :::'::
KING OF STIMU[ANTS.

Champagne, Tablets will produce more stimula-
ton and exhilaration than Champagne, Brandy
q whiskey No intOxication, reaction or bad af-
ter effects. They do not contain alcohol, opium
fmorphine), cocaine, choral, coca, kola or other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
{ Will Cure the Liquor,
Tobacco or any Drug Habit

II yos have drunk to repletion and would like to
sober up give ui Ninking liquor, using Tobacco,
Opium, Morphine, Coeaine, Coca. Kola or other
drugs, Champagne Tablets will sober you up and
strengthen your heart and nervous system so that
nriru lnal. all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
THE VENEZUELAN FIGHTING.
Rebels Gain Slight Advantaqe-Heavy
Forces Engaged.

Nillemstad, Island of Curacao, Oct
| 15.- The battle near La Victoria be-
tween the army Of President Castro
and the revolutionists. which began.
Monday morning. lasted until the af-
ternoon of that day and re commenced,
| Tuesday morning, and which resulted
| in the retirement Of President Castro
| to La Victoria. Tuesday afternoon, was
resumed again at 5 O'Clock Wednesday
morning AT that time the President
| had received reinforcer;cnts and had
over 5000 men engaged against the 1000
men placed in line by the revolut!onists.
The artillery played a part never be-
fore seen in Venezuela. Shortly be-
fore s o'clock Wednesday afternoon. the
revolutionists appeared to have gained
a slight advantage. The Presidents
artillery. which numbered Is guns, had
been reduced 10 four guns. La Victoria
was crowded with wounded and there
were no provisions in the town.
The cruiser interchangeable has left La
Graira for the purpose of carrying pro-
visions to. Tucasas. % miles from
Puerto Cabe,lo for the foreign resi-
dents there some of whom are said to
be dying of hunger as a result of the
concentration measures adopted by the
Venezuelan authorities. The Indefati-
gable in order to accomplish her mis-
sion will have to run the blockade OF
Lucacas. The German cruiser Vineta
has also left La Guaira and ii Is re-
garded as probable that she is also
bound for Lucacas.
The French cruiser Suchet arrived at
Carupano. yesterday. and entered
protest against the arbitrary arrest of
a French citizen. who was subsequently
released with an apology.
Fighting took place, Monday and
Tuesday. between the government and
revolutionary forces at Carupano. The
German cruiser Panther has forced the
entrance Of the Orinoco river and has
reached Ciudad Bolivar to protect Ger
man interests there.
United States Minister Bowen has
announced that he will not ask for a
guard of bluejackets to protect the
United States legation at Caracas, and
all of his colleagues will follow his ex-
ample. IL lttEG0
washington, Oct l6.-A cab!egram
received at the state department. this
morning, from United States Minister
Bowen at Caracas dated last night.
reads. Battle Victoria continuing.
II Is believed here that Castro is max
ing his last stand at this point ana
that the defeat of the revolution Will
be effected by the ending OF this en-
gagement.
Vice Consul General Terris wired
the state department from Port Au
Prince. today. that st. Mares mad
capitulated 10 the provisional govern
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Willemstead. Island OF Curacao, Oc'.
l6.-The Venezuelan government mas
had no news from Valencia Tor three
days. 1t finds it Impossible 70 COM
municate with that city even py way
of the Puerto cable, as the cable lines
have been cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
TOPSHAM FAIR RACES.
Topeka, Earl T. and Bonnie Were the
Winners, Wednesday.

Brunswick. Me. oct 1.-THE attend
ance at the second day of the 18th annual
exhibition and fair of the Sagadahoc
Agricultural and Horticultural Society ai
Topsham, Wednesday, was the largest IN
the history of the society, 1000 passing
through the gates
The principal attraction besides the
races was parade of the prize winner.
among the cattle. 9S head of the best
stock in Maine passing the judges stand.
Other special exhibitions were three
horse road teams owned by BENJAMIN
Greene of Brunswick and an exhibition OF
children's ponies by j. c. Clark Of Free
port
Three races were trotted. the II. III
and 80 classes. Before the last heat 81
the 221 class, I. Henry burlington o.
Bowdoinham the marshal OF, the race.
was thrown from his horse. which took
fright at the band. and was severely
shaken NJ, being obliged to retire.
The races were much better than these
of Tuesday. and proved very exciting
a CLASS PURSE 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
1904

nc. Cigars are all warranted imported
dller and wrapper. Strictly handmade.
Al Jobbers and Retailers
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CONTINUED on page p
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22

has been q good master to me. and
I have saved more in his service than
I shall live to spend. Known how
bad the times are for landlords. and
that you're agoin' on your travels,
l want to make you q present" and
the old servant placed in my hands
q small canvas bag, such as Is used by
bankers, strongly fastened with coarse
string.
mo. no." said, returning the bag;
81 appreciate your kindness very much.
but you must really excuse me. 1t
would be quite wrong in me to take
your money"
There is no more potent despot than
nm old family servant. II he falls to
work his will one way he will succeed
in another; and he has generally many
strings to his bow. My protests were
powerless against the pertinacity OF
Adams. When, as I paced the plat
form Of the station q few minutes
later, l opened the bag and found that
1t contained fifty sovereigns. my con-
science smote LIE for the uncharitable
aspersion / had recently cast upon
my benefactor. Though lost some
what in dignity by accepting this gift,
I gained q welcome addition to my
purse. Alas, that these two things
should be so often inseparable!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22
Lucky 81. Llcia.

Perhaps the most extraordinary phe.
n0menon which presents itself in con-
nection with the volcanic eruptions ut
Martinique and st. Vincent IL that ST.
Lucia. lying between the two islands.
and only about forty miles distant from
the seat Of seismic disturbances on
either side. has never experienced the
slightest trcmor. nor have any but the
faintcst sounds been heard by few
persons; and only once. for a few
hours. has the fall OF ashes caused
darkness to the extent OF inconvcni.
ence. This Is all the more remarkable
In that from ST. Kits southwark to
Trinidad. have distinct earth rumblIngs
been experienced. and loud dctonations
heard. Yet the electrical phenomena.
especially when Mont Pelee has been
active. can he distinctly seen from
here.-Thc Voice OF st. Lucia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22
TYING HORSES
TO SAND HOLES
An Effective Device Used BY the In.
dams Of the Desert.

Tying ones horse to q hole in the
ground Is a strange proceeding. and to
the uninitiated. seems impossible. but
In the great California deserts, with
their vast sand wastes and alkaline
beds. where neither trees nor shrubs
have courage to grow, and where
sticks and even stones refuse to exist,
the demand for some efficacious
method Of hitching animals has been
imperative.
The white man, with all his ingen-
uity. has always found the question
Of anchOring his horse on the desert
to he IN enigma.
Fear and necessity compel the desert
traveller to keep In motion. for the
sun Is relentless and treacherOus. as
Is the vulture that hovers above with
an anxious gleam Of expectation In its
eyes.
Over miles and miles OF burning.
pathless sands he may be doomed 10
wander while the sun pursues with
heated vigilance. His horse Is his only
companion. the only living thing be-
sides himself in the great heartless
plain. and he cllngs to it for safety as
n captain cIings TO his ship.
II nature rebcls against the struggle.
and the traveller must rest, the only
possible way he can think Of to fasten
his horse while lie lies down 10 entice
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22
Wedding Gave Her Food.

A wedding took place at the Cathe-
dral the other day, and liberal showers
Of rice were thrown upon the happy
couple as they left the church. After
the carriages had rolled away a de-
crepit old woman. who had been seated
on Il bench in Logan Square. watching
the gay scene in front OF the church
hObbled up to the great stone steps.
and. getting down on her knees. began
TO brush up the grains OF rice that had
been thrown ut the bride and groom.
Patiently the woman toilcd over her
task. carefully gathering up each grain
into ragged handkerchief. She gath.
cred up a pound or more OF the smooth.
white grains. which she tied up by the
corner, OF her handkerchief. and then
she limpcd OF with evident pleasure at
the food supply that had so unexpect-
edly come TO her.-Philadclphia Rec
ord.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22
Remains Of PizaTO, Founder Of
Peru and CODQuerf Of
:. the Ancient |ncaS.
By E. c. Rost

TN the famous ancient cathedral OF
Lima. Peru, are on exhibition the
remains Of Captain General Don
= Francisco Pizarro, who founded IL
ma January 1s. 1886. These remains
are contained in q white marble coffin.
with glass front. thus exposing to
view the we'll preserved remains with
IN. The coffin stands In niche or
more properly vault. entrance to
which is had through massive IRON
barred door. To view these remains
one must fall into the good graces OF
an attendant In the cathedral. who for
one sol fifty cents opens the iron
doors. lights candle and by this
light the remains are examined.
1t was my ambition to obtain pho
tograph Of these remains. perhaps Of
greater historic interest than all else
in South America. Pizarro was at once
the founder OF Lima III not OF South
America). conqueror Of the ancient and
highly civilized Incas. and may be re-
garded as one o: the most brutal OF ali
warriors. 1t required some very strong
influence TO procure the desired per-
mission. and II was only after an ap-
peal to my good friend Emanuel FL
guerra. twice Secretary to the Peru
vian Legation In Washington. that the
necessary permission was finally
granted.
Owing to the poor light In the vault
was obliged to give the plate two and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22

brief sleep Is to tie the halter rope
around his arm. his leg or his body.
An animal requires proportion Of
water equal TO that Of man. and be-
comes crazed II his thirst Is not
qucnched. In such cases he Is liable
to plunge and careen wildly away over
the sands like n shin In n gale. drag
g!ng his human anchor to destruction
and death.
Such has been the experience OF the
white man. but tie desert Indians.
who have never been accredited with
superintendent wits. have for many
years employed 4, method that Is clever.
unique and effectivc-that OF fastening
their animals to holes In the ground.
During recent trip 10 the desert
photographer caught m Indian in the
very act. and for the first time q photo
was taken that illustrates the scheme.
Knccling on the hot sand. the Indian
began 20 dig with his hands. which
were as hard and tough and imper-
vious to pain as n dogs paws. He
worked energetically until he had
made hole about two feet deep. He
then tied an immense knot to the end
OF the halter rope. lowered 1t into
the bottom Of the hole filed the hole
with sand. and then jumped and
stamped upon it till the earth over
the knot was about as solid as the
rock OF Gibraltar.-Chicago Record.
Herald
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22

his homily before the last grain Of sand
had dropped into the neither globe. The
story runs that on one occasion, when
rumOr reached the preachers ears that
his flock considered his sermons scan-
dalOusly abridged. the worthy divine
reversed the glass no fewer than four
garth's Sleeping Congregation on
the left-hand side OF the preacher.
Strange. too. was the custom nsso-
ciated with long sermons. It's object
being to rouse the congregation from
times. the congregation meanwhile
marking the expiration of each allotted
time by hopefully reaching for their
hats. II may be noticed that one Of
these mOiiitOry hOrOloges figures in Ho-
profound slumber. A long wand. with
IN end shaped like hay fork. was car
ried round the church by a beadle.
whose duty IL was to jog the sleeping
member in the napc Of the neck. and
cffectually break the spell. Indeed.
many individuals set aside their saw
ings in order 10 support this custom Of
keeping the congregation awake.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22
To be continued.
An Automobile Fire Engine.

The first town in England to effect
ively' display the possibilities Of the
motor fire engine for fire brigade pur'
poses is Eccles. in Lancashire. The
engine was constructed by local firm
and has proved a conspicuous success.
1t carries five men. 800 yards Of hose,
two standpipes. scaling ladders. jump
ing sheet and other necessary appara-
taus. 1t is propelled by a six horse
power electric motor. 1t Ia remarka-
bly, silent In motion. and averages g
speed Of fourteen to sixteen miles per
hour on the level. 1t has also estab-
lIshed its ability for climbing stif gra-
dients with facility.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22
4 conscientious Deggar.

AZ he stood on the stoop before the
lady of the house he made q figure
battered. but polite. His boots es.
pecIally were in the last stages of de.
cay. and some half dozen Of his
toes peered from them pitifully. He
called attention to the fact with q
Chesterfield;an wave Of the hand.
And would not ask We even for
pair Of shoes. num-" he protested.
but the truth Is that these be Dor.
ried. and it's to-day promised to ray.
TURN thin" - New York Commercial
Advertiser.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22
Origin OF Visiting Cards.

As Is the case in many other In
stances, the invention of cards Is traced
to the Chinese. So long ago as the
period of the Tong dynasty (61S900.
visiting cards were known to be In
common use In China, and that liz also
the date of the introduction OF the
red silken cords" which figure 80
conspicuously on the engagement
cards of that country. From very
ancient times to the present day the
Chinese have observed the strictest
ceremony with regard to rne paying
OF visits.-St. Louis Dispatch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22

best preserved glasses" Is still TO be
seen In the Church of 81. Mary. ut
Beckk.y. Oxon. where it controlled the
length of pulpit discCurses for many u
decade.
BY the aid OF the hour glass the mem.
bcrs OF n congregation could satisfy
themselves as to whether their worthy
pastor was giving them either long or
short measure in the way Of sermons.
and. in truth. 1t was deemed little less
than n scandal II the preacher ceased
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22

We have no faith in the creed OF
those who say that between man and
his wife there should be no secrets.
1t would work great and unnecessary
hardship in this world II men told
their wives In detail Of all the trials
they endure In matters outside the
home, but where the stability Of the
income Is involved. and the wife Is dis
posed to imperil Its permanence. he is
twice a defaulter who steals to en-
courage her in her conceits Of extrava-
sance.-Harper's Weekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-22

fire alarm whistle used By the Pioneer
Fire Company Of that city, This whis-
tie Is blown by natural gas furnished
by a local gas company. 1t Is said to
be the only one Of its kind. and can be
heard several miles. One Of the gas
wells flows 100000 cubic feet day.
and IL now considered the strongest
well In the Kansas gas field. Natural
gas is also used for fuel. for lighting
the city. and is also the only fuel used
by zinc smel,ers employing 300 hands
and by two vitrified brick plants
Scientific American.