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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

The Kennebec river is now free of ice
from Augusta to the sea. Saturday af-
ternoon at about 1.20, it began coming
over the dam, indicating that the jam
at the foot of Five Mile island had
broken. and for about an hour the riv-
err was full of floating ice. Then the
river cleared itself but later in the af-
ternoon the ice began running again
and continued through the night and
Sunday forenoon. so that it is now sup
posed that all the ice is gone as far up
river as Waterville. Down river the
ice has gone through to the sea. Adj
vices from down river, Saturday even
ing, said that the ice was going through
ana that in Merrymeeting bay with it,
also that the shore ice was clearing out
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

departments and the different committees
had been enabled to work in harmony
City Clerk Buregh gave a witty talk
on Augusta, the city that develops politi-
clans.
Councilman Sheldon, one of the men
who have been given promotions, wants
the city to own the lighting plant and wa
ter works and believes that steps toward
that are steps for the public good. He
also wants to let the voters nominate the
city officials to be chosen by the city gov
eminent; it would be a relief TO the mem
bers of the council and board Of aldermen,
besides getting the officials Of the munich
pality nearer the people. He wants the
Australian ballot and some other rigid reg
ulations made compulsory in caucuses
Sewers are needed in the more thickly set
tied sections of the city beyond the pres
ent sewer capacity. Mr.. Sheldon closed
his remarks with statement that certain
criticisms of the board of health for not
having city water analysed were unreas-
enable. There is little value in an analy-
sis: what is needed is thorough bacteria
logical tests and that could not be done
for less than $500 to $500.
Assessor Burleigh spoke OF the
trials of the men who make up the tax
list of the city. The valuation tables rep
resent several generations of investigation
and experience, and cannot be made anew
as many people think. He spoke of the
pleasure of working with his associates on
the board, and paid high tribute to the
memory of the late Joseph Wall, with
whom he worked when he first became an
assessor.
Oyerseer of Pobr Colburn spoke briefly
of the help which the city extends to those
who fall by the wayside.
Councilman Kinsman is the next presi-
dent of the council and made some re-
marks on the parliamentary features of
our city government.
Treasurer Townsend's remarks for his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

When G. II. Warren of Colby Col
legc gave his illustrated lecture, In
His Steps" a short time ago at the
Green Street Methodist church, people
were so great pleased that it was ar
ranged to have him repeat it as sun
tlay evening lecture, last night. The
church was crowded, to hear him, and
a good number stood up. The lecture
is from Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon's SER
mon-noVel of that name, and is a thrill
ing story as told by Mr.. Warren. In
connection with the lecture, the three
hymns which are woven into the story
The Holy City There Were
Ninety and Nine" and Lead, Kindly
Light were sung by Mrs. c. S. York,
her sympathetic singing adding to the
impressivenesS of the lecture. The
stereopticon pictures were excellent. A
silver Offering was taken to pay eX-
penses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

The typhoid fever situation seems to
be much more favorable. and there is
a hopeful feeling that the epidemic has
about finished its run. The scarlet fe-
yer epidemic however, shows no signs
of diminishing. but to rather on the
increase, as three cases were reported,
Saturday, and one, Sunday. Two of
them are little sons of Joseph The
berge, II Water street, CeVere and
Leon, aged respectively four and one
years; the third is a child of Lewis
CounCc. corner of So. Chestnut and
Lincoln streets. and the fourth is Mrs.
Susan Kingsley on Bridge street. There
is also another suspected case but it
has not yet been reported to the board
of health. There have been 20 cases
reported in the past II days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

Office were very brief. but Mayor Titcomb
supplemented them with the statement
that the city has now no floating debt.
City Physician Washburn said he was
no speechmaker, and simply expressed his
appreciation of courtesies received
City Engineer Getchell is glad that tho
city has for several years been working
on a permanent policy as to its streets and
sewers, instead OF a patchwork policy that
is no policy.
The pleasant evening drew to close.
and Alderman Hichborn suggested that
they copy after the Chautauquan farewell
by waving white handkerchicfs to the
mayor as the gathering broke up. and the
pretty ceremony was enthusiastically
enacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16
Miss Sara Miller, the popular soprano

Miss Sara Miller the popular soprano
soloist of this city, and Frederic A.
Dunster, with whom she has been
studying for the past Is months, went
20 Pittslield, Saturday, an arrange
ment having been made with w. Il.
Chapman to meet Miss Miller at that
place and hear her sing. Mr.. Chapman
received the party, which included Mrs.
G. Fl. Ericliett of this city, very cor
daily and they greatly enjoyed the
visit. He commended Miss Miler's
tone, production, method and interpre-
tation and said she had great talent
He suggested she should sing without
her music and that was the only criti-
cism he made. Mr.. Dunster will make
an effort in the near future to arrange
a hearing for Miss Miller before the
program committee of the Portland
Festival
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

Patrick O'Connor, steam filter for j.
II. Cogan, had an unpleasant expert
cnce, Saturday afternoon. He was on
the stairs at M. l.. Wheeler's store,
changing a gas pipe. The pipe was
curved, and Mr.. O'ConnOr supposed the
curve to- be natural but it was sprung
and held by two nails, so that when he
struck it with his wrench it flew back
and caught him across the nose and
eyes, bruising his forehead and black
ing both eyes. He was not knocked
down, but was dazed by the blow, for
some little time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16
YOUR MONEY RETURNED.
If Hyomei Does not Cure You of
Catarrh, Say Percy w. Means and
Bowditch & Webster.

In advertising that they will refund
the money to any one purchasing a
Hyomei outfit who can say that it has
done them no good in the treatment of
catarrh, Percy w. Means and Bow
ditch & Webster mean exactly what
this guarantee says.
OF course the percentage of cures by
Hyomei is nearly one hundred or else
they could not afford to make this I'M
usual offer. But if the treatment
should not be adapted to your case
there will be no questions or quibbiings
when you go to get your money.
That the beginning of catarrh is due
to the presence of germs in the air
passages is now admitted by every
physician. 1t stands to reason that
catarrh cannot be cured unless these
germs are first destroyed. The Hy-
omei treatment kills the catarrh
germs even in the minutest air cells.
soothes and heals the irritated mucous
membrane and makes complete and
lasting cures in cases that have re-
sisted the usual methods of treatment.
Catarrh cannot be cured by medi-
cines administered through the stom-
ach. Hyomei is the only natural
method and it has made cures that
seem miraculous. An outfit costs but
$1.00 and consists of an inhaler which
will last lifetime ana sufficient Hy-
omei for more than months treat
ment Additional bottles of Hyomei
can be procured for soc.
Percy w. Means and Bowditch &
Webster give their personal guarantee
with every Hyomei outfit they sell to
refund the money if it does not cure.
There is no risk whatever to the pur-
chaser of Hyomci.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man. be-
cause 1t cannot transform the food he cats
into nourishment. Health and strength
cannot be restored to any sick man or
weak woman without first restoring health
and strength to the stomach. weak
stomach cannot digest enough food 20 feed
the tissues and revive the tired and run
down limbs and organs of the body. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure cleanses, purifies,
sweetens and strengthens the glands and
membranes of the stomach, and cures In
digestion. dyspepsia and all stomach tros-
bleS. Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

The principal need of the fire depart
mont is a new hook and ladder truck with
ladders long enough to reach to the roof
of any building on Water street. Two
fires during the year had shown the in
suficiency of the ladders now belonging TO
the fire department. and at one of those
two brave firemen were seriously injured
on account of that lack of suitable lad
ders. On account of such injuries there
had been paid by the city $lS4.l5 for med
zeal and surgical attendance of Fireman
Ton for his loss by being injured. The
medical and surgical expenses OF Fireman
E. Shaw would amount to S21400 and the
city is under moral obligation to pay that
as well as a similar compensation to what
had been given Fireman Kicker. The hy-
drants had been found at times in bad
condition and that had resulted in the or
dinance of the city government limiting
the persons who might open or use by
drant Owing to a change OF other con-
tracts at the plant of the Augusta Lum-
Der Co. special fires have been running
for three months for the purpose of Keep
ing steam up for the fire alarm whistle,
and that would increase the expense so
much that the committee recommended
the installation of a compressed air plant
at the city building to blow the whistle.
Alderman Randall, speaking for the
company that now furnishes steam for
| the whistle. confirmed Mr. Manleys state
| ments in that respect.
| Alderman Fletcher. for the committee on
| accounts, spoke of the uniform courtesy
I and business-like methods of the retiring
\ mayor, and of the way that under his adj
bministration the different branches and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16
Royal Blue Line Personally Conducted
Washington Tours.

From Boston, March Goth, April 3rd
and nth. $500 covers all expenses for
trip of week including five days board
at Washington and visit to Philadel-
phia and New York, with longer stop
over privileges if desired.
Gettysburg Battlefield and Washing
ton trips, June 5th and Sept. 18th. For
itineraries, guide to Washington and
full details, address Jos. P. Taggert, n.
E. P. A., 211 Washington street, Bos-
ton, Mass. march7-9-11-13-16- is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

George H. Brown of Stone street
tells the Journal that a robin appeared
in tree III front of Miss Ann Will
liams' residence at corner of Cony and
Stone streets, Sunday afternoon. The
robin had brought his music with him
from the sunny South, and sustained
his reputation as one of the birds that
sing iii the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16
Merrill Bros. have earned an enviablc

Merrill Bros. have earned an enviable
reputation in the seed business. This
spring they are making great prepare
tons to, little later display a line of
field and garden seeds in bulk and
packages that will be a surprise on
account of the extent and variety. They
are also exceedingly cautious in the
selection of their seeds that there may
be no disappointment to the one who
plants and waits a reasonable time for
them to terminate and show them
selves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

The notices calling this evenings
mass meeting at City hall are signed
by Mayor-elect G. A. Robertson and
head as follows: "All Interested in hav-
ing the people own their water works
and securing Il purer water supply are
requested and urged to attend the
above meeting. Every business, labor
ing and professional man should come.
The public health demands it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

Saturdays springlike air caused a
general abandonment of rubbers, and
the appearance OF a goodly number of
last year S light overcoats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

The remains of Alice M. Dunn were
taken to Belgrade, Saturday forenoon,
for burial. The funeral services were
held, Sunday forenoon at II o'clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16

Philip and Angie, children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Sylvester Gage street,
are sick with scarlet fever, and a quar-
antine has been placed on the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-16
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.
Tomorrow will be st. Patrick's day.

Harold Redmond, who has been a
SUFFERER from scarlet fever, at his
nome, rs Winthrop street, is reported
to be Improving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-21
BoN1LLA NOW PRESIDENT.
Arias in Prison and Sierra is a Fugi-
tive.

A dispatch from New Orleans yesterday
saws: Bonilla is now president of Honduras,
Arias is in prison at Teguicigalpa, and
Sierra is a fugitive in Nicaragua having
fled to that country for safety when the
handful of government troops deserted him
at Necaome, on April 6, when the rebels
under Gems Barahona and Maldonado made
an attack on the government forces under
command of Gen. Sierra and then marched
on to the capital, where Arias was made
prisoner.
This, with the news that quiet prevailed
in the erstwhile disturbed Central American
republic. was the Information received by
the Times from Honduras today.
Bonilla swept the entire republic, and
finally captured the man who Sierra said
should be the president in the capital of the
republic, without losing as many as a dozen
lives among his forces numbering 10000
men, in a revolution lasting about two
months
That popular sentiment was favorable to
Bonilla is evidenced by the wholesale deser-
lions of the government troops, who Joined
his army. Since Bonilla has assumed con-
troll of government affairs quiet prevails
and the belief is expressed that the coun-
try VIII be more prosperous under his ad-
ministration than it has ever been.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-21
Interstate Commerce Hearings.

The interstate commerce commission has
assigned the following dates for hearings on
complaints of violations of the interstate
commerce law:
G.. s, Bell & Co. against the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company,
alleging that Cincinnati shippers combine
their shipments of goods to obtain carload
rates. though Millsboro and other shippers
are denied this privilege; Cincinnati, May 8.
John H. Parks Of New Holland, Ohio,
against the Cincinnati and Muskingum Val
ley railroad, alleging unfair distribution of
grain cars; Cincinnati. May 8.
Dewey Brothers. against Toledo and Ohio
Central involving hay rates from Ohio to
North Carolina points; Cincinnati, May 5.
Charles M. Cist against the Michigan
Central railroad involving passenger rates
from Niagara Falls to Buffalo; Cincinnati,
Nav 5.
Buckeye Buggy Company against the
Cleveland Cincinnati and st. Louis and
other railroads, regarding rates on buggies
and carriages from Columbus Ohio; Gin
cinnati. May 5.
Paxton Tie Company against the Detroit
Southern railroad, alleging failure to fur
nsh cars for shipments of crossties; Gin
cinnat. May 5.
In the matter of the transportation of salt
from Michigan to Missouri river points and
intermediate localities. a further hearing
will be had at Chicago May 20.
Duluth Single Company, against Duluth
South Shore and Atlantic and other rail-
ways involving shingle rates as compared
to lumber rates from Duluth to Chicago;
Duluth, May 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-21
Convicts Attempt Escape.

A dispatch from Columbus. Ohio, yester-
day says: A desperate but unsuccessful at
tempt was made by John MCGOWAN, life
prisoner, and Jesse Grant, ten-year man,
both from Cleveland, Ohio, to escape from
the penitentiary this afternoon. 1t was at
first thought general outbreak among the
prisoners had been planned, and a riot
alarm was sent to police headquarters. A
squad of patrolmen was hurried to the
prison. but their services were not needed.
MCGOWAN and Grant both had revolvers,
which had been struggled into the prison.
Walking into room in the stamp shop
where they had secreted ladder, they or
dered the half dozen TRUSTEES" employed
there to lie down. Charles Farmhouse, the
only one who did not obey, was knocked
senseless with hammer. The two men
then compelled one Of the TRUSTEES to carry
the ladder to the wall near by. AS they
were about to scale the wall guards APP
peared, and many shots were exchanged,
but none took effect. MCGOWAN and Grant
were finally taken into custody, and placed
in solitary confinement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-21
NEEDS OF THE WEST.
Preparations for the Trans Mississippi
Commercial Congress.

Arthur F. Francis. secretary of the Trans
Mississippi Commercial Congress is in the
city in the interest of the organization,
which is now preparing for big meeting at
Seattle Wash. This organization is purely
commercial, representing boards of trade,
chambers of commerce and Industrial or
CARNATIONS generally west of the Mssis-
sippi river At the sessions Of this congress
there are delegates from Hawaii, Manila
and Alaska. The objects are the formula
ton of measures of interest to the west.
These measures come to Washington in the
shape of resolutions. upon which bills are
drafted In the interim after the congress
adjOurns a congressional committee is in
session in Washington. whose duty it is to
present these bills and urge their passage
before the respective committees.
During the past fourteen years the con-
gress has been in existence it has done
much good work in the interest of the COM
mercial west. The irrigation act was one
of its early measures. The bill for the Or
ganiZation of the Department Of Commerce
was first discussed and recommended by
this body, and so on through a long list of
recommendations more directly affecting
the harbors on the river, gulf and Pacific
coast.
At the Seattle session Secretary Cortel-
you will be represented on the program
Chairman Knapp of the interstate COM
merce commission will address the congress
on the subject of railroad legislation. F. H.
Newell of the geological survey will talk on
Government Construction of Irrigation
Works." Secretary Hitchcock has been in
vfted. and If not present himself in August
will have his department represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-21
CRACK MARKSMEN THESE.
Riedel and Hill of the Indiana Hold
the Record,

The New York Herald of today says:
Once more the man behind the gum
comes forward for public applause. When
the battle ship Indiana got into port yes
terday every man on board was swelling
with pride because two of her sailors had
broken the worlds record at target prac-
tice.
Never before has there been scored such
craftsmanship with big guns, and both of
the gunners were born and brought up far
from salt water, too. They made the Won
derful record of eight consecutive hits at
sixteen hundred yards while their ship was
bowling along at the rate of ten knots an
hour. More remarkable still is the fact that
neither of these sailor boys had ever fired
a thirteen-inch gun before.
The fact that the holes in the target were
clean cut circles, and that eight of them
were made one after another in rapid sue
cession, proved that this craftsmanship
was no fiuke, but assurance of deadly
aim. Better still is the fact that two of
these shots were fired in two minutes and
twenty seconds.
The names of the jackies that will go
| around the navy circles are Richard w.
| Riedel. coxswain. and Edwin ]. Hill, boat
SWANS mate, second class. Hill is ma
tive of Bellefonte. Pa, and has been in
the navy five years. Riedel is Chicagoan
and he has been in the service only since
1900.
Both men have clean records. and as the
President, when he was assistant secretary
of the navy. was insistent upon the value
| of good shooting and urged the larger APP
preparations for target practice that are
now available, 1t is considered that these
| two sharpshooters are certain of promo
! ton as fast as there is any opportunity
| Their red-letter day was April 2. when
| the Indiana was out for target practice
| on Pensacola. Fla. Hill and Riedel had
shown considerable proficiency with the
| smaller guns. and the attention of Capt
| Emory had been drawn to their excellent
work. He said they should have a chance
| with the biggest pieces on board, so they
| were directed to report to Lieut. l.. A.
Bostwick one of the most accurate marks
| men In the navy. in the starboard after
| turret.
For the first four shots Riedel trained
| the big thirteen-inch gun for location and
! ELL for elevation The next four shots
| Hill trained the piece for location and
Riedel for elevation. The glasses showed
| that they had made an unprecedented
score and when the Indiana steamed up
| to the canvas target and the eight big
| holes were plainly seen by every one on
board, cheer after cheer from officers and
| men went up for the two champion shots
| of the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-21
ATTORNEYS IN CONTEMPT.
Their Case Heard by the Supreme
Court

The United States Supreme Court yester-
day heard arguments in the case of Will
lam w. Watts and David A. Sachs, the
two lawyers of Louisville, KY, who were
sent to prison recently atIndianapolis, Ind,
by Federal Judge Anderson on charge of
contempt in connection with bankruptcy
proceedings against Messrs. M. Zier &
Co. of New Albany, Ind. The case
involved a conflict between the United
States court and the state circuit court, and
when Judge Anderson ordered that the
property of the firm be taken out Of the
hands of the receiver of the state court
Messrs Watts and Sachs, who were acting
as attorneys for the receiver under the state
court, advised their client that under the
circumstances the federal court was with
cut Jurisdiction. Judge Anderson thereupon
sentenced each of the attorneys to sixty
days in Jail for contempt of his court. They
Immediately brought the case to the Supreme
Court in a petition for a writ of habeas
corpus in an original action. Messrs.
David W. Fairleigh and Bernard FleXner
and former United States Attorney General
Miller appeared for Messrs. Watts and
Sachs. Solicitor General Hoyt appeared for
the government, and in support of the ac-
ton of the federal court. The argument
was along legal lines and dealt largely with
the question as to whether the federal
court could legitimately take Jurisdiction of
the bankruptcy proceedings, and whether
it's method of doing SO was summary or
not,