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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
THE FRENs PARLIAMENT
Reassembles With Large Crowd Pres
ent-But Little of Interest.

Paris. Oct. 20.-Both branches of
Parliament reassembled. today. The
absence of important issues minimiZes
the interest in the event. but the gal
leries were well filled with people de-
sirous of witnessing the opening
scenes.
Premier Combes. Foreign Minister
Delcasse. War Minister Andre and 9TH
ers occupied the ministerial bench in
the Chamber of Deputies. NJ Ribot.
leader of the opposition. was warmly
greeted on returning to the Chamber
after a long Illness.
NJ. Combes accepted 4 proposition
for the consideration. Thursday. of an
Interpolation involving the policy of
the government toward the religious
establishments Various other inter-
pellations on the Humbert case and the
Dreyfus affair will come up later. The
presentation of the budget is set for
Monday next.
NJ Bourgeois presided in the Cham
Der of Deputies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE
In This Part Of Country, Even Though
Cholera Has Disappeared.

London, Oct. 20.-Advices from Ca
bul, Afghanistan, dated Sept. 10, says
the epidemic of cholera which prevailed
there has almost disappeared. The
Ameer has returned to Cabul from the
mountains of Pugman and is enjoying
excellent health.
The governor of Jaalabad has been
ordered by the Amer to erect forts
six miles apart. the whole length of
the road from Jalalabad to Little Cabul
The protection of caravans is the os-
tenSible object of this step. but it is
believed that the general protection of
the country is the real object. A re-
cent order issued by the Ameer has
causel keen diSpleasure among the
members of the rulers family. Under
it the royal family will have to pay
customs dues on imported articles.
The Amer points out that such ar
ticles are for private use and that the
members of his family must pay duties
on exactly the same footing as the
merchant, in accordance with the Mo-
hammedan law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
BOWDITCH, WEBSTER & CO.
AMERICAN BANKERS
Are at Frisco by the Thousands for
Annual Meeting.

San Francisco, Oct. 20.-The hotels
are rapidly filling up with delegates to
the convention of the American Bank
ers Association. Fully 1900 persons
came in on Il special train sent across
tte continent by the leading railroads.
In addition to these there are other
thousands who have reached California
over the regular routes of travel on
regular trains. Several smaller conven-
tionS were i'm progress DUNG the day.
The California bankers the trust COM
pany section of the American Bankers
Assoc iation and the savings bank sec
ton all had meetings. but the bulk of
the delegates are interested mainly in
the general convention which will as
semble tomorrow morning, in the Cali
iorria theatre.
The savings bank section met this af-
tcrnoon, and listened to addresses by Col.
Charles +. Sprague, president Of the
Union Dime Savings Bank Of New York;
by Lucius letter of Chicago; Fred Heinz
of Davenport, Ia. and Secretary Han
hart.
Oficers were elected with A. c. futile.
treasurer of the Naugatuck Savings Bank
of Manga tuck. CT, as president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
SHORTAGE OF MILK
Is Threatened Through the Trouble
Over Prices in Massachusetts.

Worcester. Mass, Oct. 20.-Another
development in the threatesneds milk
famine occurred, today. irf the an
nouncement that informal meetings of
milk producers had been held. this
morning, at various points along the
line of the Boston & Albany railroad.
{ II was voted to withhold all milk from
TIN contractors, unless a settlement is
reached, asgsoon as orders are received
4 from w. a Hunter. secretary of the
'NeM England Milk Producers Union.
This sentiment it was stated, was
almost unanimous, although several
members OF the union at two or three
points announced that they would con-
! tiuesto sell milksas usual regardless of
what orders may beeissued. 1t is aid
10y Those members of the union de-
clining tossebeyasxpected orders from
the secretary viii pc expelled
Arrangementsa are being made to dis
pose of the product elsewhere in the
event of the supply being withheld
from the CONTRACTORS Much interest
is manifested. III the union meeting
which has beensNAliAd ut the American
house in Bosteaa Nssday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
HE FEELS SATISFIED
With Work of the Arbitration Board in
England.

San Francisco, Oct. 20.-S. B. Boul-
ton, chairman of the London Labor
Cancellation and Arbitration Board, has
arrived here from Honolulu. on the
steamer Sierra on his way to England.
The board, OF which Mr.. BoultOn has
been chairman for the last II years, is
an important factor in the settlement
of difficulties between capital and labor
in England. 1t is composed of Il men,
bers selected from the London Chamber
OF Commerce and similar number
from the various trades unions The
board at all times stands ready to ar
pirate all disputes that are voluntarily
laid before it and during its II years
existence it is claimed that it has ac-
complished much in its way in the
British metropolis. In it's great work
of this board Mr.. BautOn said:
Il do not believe in compulsory arbi-
tratfon and l do not think it possible
anywhere. The questions brought be-
fore the board for adjustment are
brought to it voluntarily. No labor or
ganization is compelled its labor diff
culties arbitrate by our board merely
because it has representatives on the
board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
McGovERN WHIPS BRIGGS.
Given Decision After Hard 15-Round
Fight at Boston.

Boston, Oct. 20.-Terry McGovern, for
mer featherweight champion of the world.
was given the decision over Jimmy
Briggs of Chelsea tonight. after a hard
13-round battle before the Criterion Ath-
letic Club. For 10 rounds the ex-cham-
pion seemed to have lost his old time cum
ming. and even favorable decision for
him seemed doubtful. Toward the end
however. superior ring generalship told
the story, and he had the Chelsea boy
completely at his mercy. During the last
five rounds McGovern administered terri
BILE punishment, but he was unable to
land a decisive blow, and as the final bell
found both men on their feet decision
was given on points. Time after time
in the last five rounds McGovern attempt
ed to make knock out. but Briggs re-
ceived the blows without fiinehing and
although weak and apparently almost
out came back for more. No less than
% swings hacked up by every pound of
strength in the eX-champion's body. found
a lodging place on Briggs jaw during the
last two rounds, but not once did he go to
the floor. The final bell broke in on a
redhot exchange of blows with the men in
the middle of the ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
COURT IN PATROL WAGON.
Chicago Established New Record in the
Dispensing of Justice.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-For the first time in
the history of Chicago. police court has
been held in a patrol wagon. Justice
Caverly climbed into the wagon. which
was standing in front of the City hall.
and administered the oats to two detcc-
tives who We're armed with a warrant
charging Lucy Miles with larceny The
woman lay on cot in the vehicle. having
been brought from the county hospital
She was held in bonds of $500 and the
case was continued for 10 days. A COM
mitment was issued by the magistrate
and she was taken to the county Jail hos
pital.
The woman. who is 26. years old is
charged with stealing 500 worth of sill
verware from the Colonial hotel at Coney
Island, n. Y. She came to Chicago with
the stolen property and was found by de-
tectives suffering from appendicitis An
operation was performed on her at the
county hospital and she was discharged.
The Jail officers refused to take her with
out a mittimus. and as she needed medi-
cal attention. the Harrison street police
station annex could not receive her.
Justice Caverlin helped the officers out
of the dilemma by holding court in the
patrol wagon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
Paine's Celery
Comp pound
LARCENY OF s5o.ooo
Charged by Boston Bank Against
Treasurer Of Bankrupt Firm.

Boston. Oct 2o.-Legal proceedings
growing cut of the failure here. last June.
Of Lamkin &; Foster. shoe dealers, led to
the arrest today, of the former treas
urer of the concern, Elmer E. Leavitt.
charged with larceny of $4,000 from the
National Union Bank. When arraigned
in the municipal court Leavitt pleaded
not guilty and was held in $4,000 for his
appearance. Nov. 4. The amount of the
bond was furnished and he was imme
diately released.
In addition to the complaint made by
the Union Bank that Leavitt obtained
from it wrongfully $4,000 the National
Exchange Bank figures in the case indi-
rectly. the sum of $4,000 having been
loaned by it 10 Lamkin & Foster upon
representations made by the treasurer.
but beyond attaching property in Med
ford owned by Leavtt for $4,000, that
institution has taken no proceedings in
the case. A similar attachment was filed
by the National Union Bank
The defence asserts that the case is one
for the civil rather than for the criminal
court. and maintains that a satisfactory
statement concerning financial affairs of
Lamkin & Foster will be furnished the
court when the case is heard on Nov. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
RESCUED HER CHILDREN.
PIucky Fight of California Woman for
Her Boy and Girl.

San Francisco, Oct. 20.-Mrs. J. D.
Buck has returned to this city from
New York, with her two little children
who had been abducted by their father
several months ago. The boy is nine
and the girl seven years old. Buck sud
denly disappeared one day with his
children. leaving the mother penniless.
Mrs Buck pluckily went to work. ac-
cumulated $500 and with the assistance
of the California Society of Prevention
of Cruelty to Children. located her hus-
band and children on farm. al Nina.
N. Y. She went East alone and two
weeks ago reached Nina. She drove to
the school the children were attended
and awaited their coming. They glad
~ agreed to return with her and enter
ed the buggy. After several narrow es-
capes from her pursuing husband she
succeeded in reaching California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
= IS coM!Me
si@R1aeiwNe CATARRH

Every Catarrh sufferer breads
breath Of the ice-king" this mise
the disgusting symptoms return.
throat can be kept clear of mucous
and splitting. Catarrh is nuisance
and source of annoyance, not only
to the one who has it, but everybody
else. The thick, yellow discharge
from the head produces a feeling of
personal defilement, and the odor of
the breath is almost intolerable.
The catarrhal poison brings on
stomach troubles and affects the Kid
neys and Bladder. It attacks the
soft bones and tissues of the head
and throat, causing total or partial
deafness, the loss Of smell, and Civ
ing to the voice a rasping, nasal
twang. No part of the body is secure
from its ravages. Catarrh makes
you sick all over, for it is dis
ease Of the blood, and circulates all
through the system, and for this
reason, sprays, washes, inhalers,
powders and salves have proven
failures.
The way to cure Catarrh thor
oughly and permanently is to cleanse
the blood Of the unhealthy secretions
that keep the membranes Of the body
.infamed, and nothing does this so
surely apd promptly as s. S. s. As
long ay the blood is poisoned with
Catarrhal matter the discharge of 1
of the miserable disease will continu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
The Next Worlds Fair.

The next great exposition in this coun-
try will be that which st. Louis Will give
next year in commemoration of the Louis
ianna purchase. Plans have all been per
fected and the work is now we'll under
way. but as many months will pass before
its completion it is advisable for everyone
to guard their health and be prepared to
counteract any serious illness that may
come upon you. The best medicine to
keep on hand always is HostetterS Stom.
experiences IL has done more TO promote
health and ward off sickness than any
other in existence. 1t positively cures
nausea. headache. belching: dyspepsia, IN
A fair trial will convince you of its value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21

jackson II. Ralston of Washington.
the umpire of the Italian commission
ut Caracas, Venezuela, has decided
against Venezuela in the case of the
governments claim for double payment
of taxes. which decision aplies in prin-
ciple to the attempts now being made
by the Venezuelan government to col
lect a second payment of taxes ON
goods imported at -Ciudad Bolivar I'M
der the recent revolutionary govern
ment at that port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
LEAPED FROM BRIDGE.
East Boston Women and Child Have
Doubly Narrow Escape from Death.

Boston. oct 20.-Mrs Alexander Nc
Donald. Mrs Sadie Mcdonald and a
5-year- old girl jumped from a railroad
bridge into the water at East Boston
today. to avoid being struck by an ex-
press train, and although rescued all
had 20 be taken to a hospital. The
crew Of a freight train saw them jump
and rushed to their assistance. The
water was not deep. In jumping Mrs.
Sadie McDonald's head struck some
object and she sustained severe scalp
wound. Mrs. Mcdonald and her daugh-
ter suffered mainly from the shock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
TO UNCOVER RAScALITY.
Chicago City Council Appropriates
$4,000 for That Purpose.

Chicago, Oct. 2e.-An appropriation
of $50 600 has been voted by the council
to pay the expense CT uncaNering ras-
-ca.ity around the City hall
This action was taken when Alder
man Hcrrmann told the council that his
committee Investigating Graft would
he able to accomplish great things if
it OILY had some money to work with.
He said the committee wanted to look
into grave abuses in administrative
methods as we'll as specific charges of
misconduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
PARKS AGAIN INDICTED.
New Works Favcrite Union Man Faces
Another Charge.

New York. Oct. 20.-Another indict-
ment was returned, today. by the grand
jury against sam Parks, the walking
delegate The indictment is for per-
jury. it being alleged that he had COM
mitted the crime during his own trial.
when he swore that he did not see Jo
sephus Plenty. the New Jersey con-
tractor pay over the 5000 in cash.
which. it is alleged, Parks received for
ending strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
THE BRIGHTON CUP
Won by Hermis, Tuesday. at Brighton
Beach, in Fast Time.

New York, Oct. 20.-The Brighton
cun of $4,000 the last of the big handi-
cans of the year. was run at Brighton
Beach track. today, and $4,000 persons
saw z. r. Thomas Hermis. second
choice in the betting. win easily by
eight lengths. The time, 1852 3-5, was
next TO the pest time ever run for the
stake Ethelbert in 1900 ran the dis
lance. two miles and a quarter, in
$40 Is. a worlds record. Major DAN
eofield. owned by w. D. Leeds, the
fayorite was second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
Cinnamon Charged With Murder.

Boston. Oct. 20.-Charlie Ching and
Wong Ching, who are charged with the
murder of Wong Yak Chong. an alleged
member of the Hep Sing Tong Society
of Highbinders. Oct. ,. were given a
hearing by Judge Bolster in the mu-
nicipal court. today. Several witnesses
were heard and the hearing was con-
tinued to Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
Mrs. Warren Lamphier, 80 Nudge St.

Mrs. Warren Lamphier, 81 Nudge St.
Lynn, Mass, says:
''Household cares with constant worry
so wore upon my mind that could not
sleep we'll and great anxiety brought
on a pronounced case of nervous exhaus-
ton. lost flesh rapidly; my appetite
failed and my kidneys got all out of or
der. My physician prescribed radical
change of scene and suggested travel.
| could not leave my duties however.
Some one told of the wonderful cures
Blood Wine had made. l decided to
try it. 1t did me good from the start
and after three or four bottles, / could
sleep regularly, eat heartily and my kid
neys were in splendid condition. It
is all it is represented to be and I will
never be without a bottle of Blood
Wine to ward off disease"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
RUN OVER BY ELECTRICS.
Amos Perkins Of Winterport, Killed
by Car Near Bangor.

Bangor. Me, Oct 2O.-Amos Perkins,
aged 80, of Winterport. was run over,
at o'clock this evening. by car on
from Bangor, and received injuries
from which he died at the Eastern
Maine General hospital at II o'clock.
Perkins is said to have been sitting on
the track. His left arm was cut off
below the elbow and his head crushed.
He was unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
SIXTEEN LIVES LOST
In the Recent Terrific Storm at Mazat-
Ian, Mexico.

Austin. Texas. Oct 2O.-Advice received
here from Mazatlan, Mexico. states that
the terrific storm which visited that city
and port. few days ago. caused consid-
era BILE loss of life. In the city 10 people
We're killed and a number of others in
iured. The ships in the harbor also suf
fered much damage. The Danish Schoon-
err was entirely wrecked and the captain
and IA sailors were drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
Re.r Admiral Bradford at Leisure.

Washington, Oct. 2o.-Rear Admiral
Toval p Bradford relinquished the adj
,,inietration of the bureau of equip
ment and repair of the navy depart
nent, today, and was succeeded by
Capt. Geo. A. Converse, who now as
sun,es the title of rear admiral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
President Going Home to Vote.

Washington. Oct. 2O.-The President.
today, announced his intention of going
to Oyster Bay to cast his vote on cleo
ton day, Tuesday. Nov. 8. He and
Secretary Loeb. who votes in Oyster
Bay, will leave Washington, probably
on the morning of Nov. 3. going directly
10 Oyster Bay. They will cast their
votes and start Immediately on their
return to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21

In the interest of making Australia "a
white mans country" a government
bounty is paid for sugar by white labor.
of the last years sugar crop of 100000
TONS seven-tenths was produced by
Kanaka black labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
Austria at the Worlds Fair.

st. Louis, Mo, Oct. 20.-The depart
ment of state has forwarded to Presi-
dent Francis the letter of Austria s
minister of foreign affairs announcing
the Austrian governments decision to
officially participate in the Worlds
Fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
A BLOODY BATTLE
Between Negroes and offieers-Three
Killed, Several Wounded.

New Orleans La. Oct. 20-As the result
negroes led by white man. and an con-
stables poSsee. three negroes have been
killed and seven or eight injured, in the
rear of Pecan Grove plantation In st.
Charles parish. None of the posse was
hurt. The surviving negroes and their
white leader. Pat MCGEE. fled to the
swamps and are being searched for. Fur
Their, trouble is feared The trouble arose
over an attempt to collect debts alleged to
be owed by the negroes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
SMALLPOX AT, BANGOR.
Increase in Cases to 70-isolation Hos
pital to Be Opened.

Bangor, Me-. Oct. 20.-The board of
health, tonight, reports about 20 cases
of smallpox in Bangor of which IA are
in the pest house and the others quar-
antined in private houses. The old
City Hall building is to be opened,
Wednesday, as an isolation hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
Charles +. KoIich
Had Nervous Indigestion.
1923 Eighth Street, St. Louis, Mo-, Az

Street, st. Louis, Mo-, August rs, 1903.
Paine's Celery Compound. 1t did me
world of good. My digestion has never
been so good in my life as it is today.
Since using Paine's Celery Compound
have learned of hundreds of others
who have used it for the same trouble
with splendid results"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21

The amount of gold in the United
States Treasury exceeds that in the
banks of Russia, Germany, Belgium
and the Netherlands combined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21

Mr.. koIieh says: Il had no appe-
title; food did not taste good, and my
stomach was full of gas continually.
My Indigestion became so bad my
stomach refused the plainest, food.
became thin. nervous and gloomy. BY
advice of a very good physician took
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21

Mr.. Chas. E. George of 2o1 E. 61st
ST., New York City, of whom the above
picture is good likeness, says:
GentlemeN,- "Words fail to express
my regards toward Blood Wine AS a
conquerer of disease and body builder,
believe it has no equal. Any man or
woman who is run down will find even
one bottle to be highly beneficial. 1t
should not only be in every home but
should be used. Once tried, it will be
treasured for its invigorating effects"
A. c. Ellis of Il Martin ST., Coving-
ton, KY, who suffered terribly with
rheumatism, was entirely cured by
"Blood Wine" He writes:
Gentlemen, -"I was troubled with
Pleurisy or Rheumatism all last winter
and spring. Could hardly stoop with
out great pain, and seeing Blood Wine
advertised, | tried bottle and got so
much relief that bought the second bot
tie, and before l had taken all of it I
was completely cured and have not felt
a symptom of it since. l have sent
many people to Geo. c. Goode to buy
it. / consider it a fine remedy"
L. "a Deisol' l59 oaylor d., NieVe-
land, O., now knows what it. is to be
free from colds and their terrible after
effects. He says:
/" have been subject to colds for a
long time and they have always left me
run down, weak, languid and tired
Each cold required weeks to get over
on account of the after-effects. Nothing
seemed to overcome this until | took
Blood Wine and it quickly drove that
feeling out and gave me strength"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21

VIM. S. Bowie Of Charlestown, Mass,
says !" For number Of years suffered
with chronic diarrhea (anyone who
has had it for one day only, knows
what terrible disease it is). 1t Slapped
my strength, and changed me from a
strong, healthy man to a frail, puny
fellow. I would gladly have given
$4,000 for cure. Physicians doc
tored me until I was almost sick of
seeing them come. They did me no
good. I grew worse and worse, until
death stared me in the face. I was abb
solutely hopeless. With a great deal
of prejudice was one day talked into
trying Blood Wine TO my great
surprise found it helped me. 1 stuck
to it regularly, following directions, and
in time it cured me entirely. I cannot
express my gratitude in the limits of
letter, but will say that know it saved
my life, and that think it the greatest
medicine in the world.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-21
Uncle Sans paiIv Revenue.

Washington. Oct. Enforcement re-
cefpts: From internal revenue. $3.50. 76S;
customs. $SSS. 12o: miscellaneous, SIS, 1863
Expenditures, 81, 1,O, 900.