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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

captain of our salvation" and to
emulate His example in the battle of
life. Every man is expected to do his
duty by his flag, his State and himself.
The tender earnest words of the chap
lain appeal to every man and cause
many to say Hes q good felloW-he's
one OF u.s. After prayer and bene-
diction TO which the battalion listen
with barred heads at "Attention." the
battalion is dismissed but returns to
listen to a most excellent concert by
the band.
Opportunity is now given to meet the
boys Of Co. NJ, who say. This is not
muSter-if our friends at home think
we are eating angel cake and pie,
baslling in the sun, and sleeping on
| feather beds-they have another think
this is War-We are working night
| and day, those doubled guards mean
| business; we are eating cCmpaign fare
of hard tack and bacon and sleeping on
| the ground. We have trenched our
tents and dug sink holes till our hands
are blistered and we are on the run
day and night. There are no com
plants but we never saw this life be-
fore, all are well and hearty-eager fol
| the even more strenuous life of tbs
next few days. The navy will go TO sea
| Tuesday-then what? The regulars dc
rot laugh at us, they are our friends
brothers and we work together in per-
| feet accord. Tell the folks at home al
is we'll" And so it is. Arriving in
Portland, Friday, saluted by Il detach-
ment of the Naval Reserve, theh
enemies, some of them lost their hat
when Casco bay brezes toyed with then
curls, but with buoyant spirits anC
high enthusiasm, Augustus soldiers
are waiting and watching to do then
full share to make the 1908 war game
an event never to be forgotten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
CONDEMNATION CASES
Arising from Government Purchases in
Portland F1arbor.

Portland, Me, Aug. 26.-Before
Judge Putnam, today, was heard a con-
demnation case affecting land owned
by the heirs of Margaret johnson,
which is situated on Long Island,
Portland harbor, and is wanted by the
United States government. The jury
fixed the amount of damage at $4,000.
A similar case was then taken up, it
being the United States. VS.. Francis
Cushing at ell, and relates to Cushing
Island property, also in Portland har-
Dor, for which Congress appropriated
$4,000 The main point under consd-
GRAFTON is the claim for damages by
certain persons for loss of their rights
of way The jury will visit the island
tomorrow, for observation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
FRIENDS ADVICE
Will Often Help You Greatly. Read
What an Augusta Citizen Says.

You may hesitate to listen to the ad-
vice OF strangers, but the testimony u
friends or residents of Augusta is
worth your most careful attention. IL
is an easy matter to investigate such
proof as this. The evidence must be
conclusive. Read the following:
Mrs. c. b. Heald of 80 Arsenal street
says:"I was a sufferer from serious
kidney trouble for long time and had
about exhausted hope OF ever being
benefited when I CHANGED to learn
about poans Kidney Pills. Mr..
Head got ne a box at the Old Reliable
drug store, G. X. Partridge, opposite
the postoffice. It's use helped me and
a second box brought about still great
or Improvement. The treatment by
Doan's Kidney Pills has saved me
MANY times the amount l spent for the
remedy. My trouble is, 1 think, of too
long standing to hope for a permanent
cure but the great relief l have OBJ
tanned from Doans Kidney Pills war
rants me in recommending them to
others.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, n
y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Horses C;
MAINE DROVERS.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.

oIlEET AMI LAM BS.
lower market West with numerous
arrivals The market I4dIeac. easier than
last week, the largest drop on low grade
OF lambs, while low grade of sheen rule
steady. Carada lambs arrive in fair sup
ply ana cost the range noticed on Vest
efn that range for sheep $2&0Tf4 10 deIiy-
cred and sheep $3.30@$6.05 per 100 lbs.
VEAL CALVES
The calf market easier on some lots by
&c per 10. for selected calves SIC. is paid
down to &c. for young calves. w. +. Wal
lace 81 head 140 lbs at SIC, including
some slim; various lots at 51adGc.
LIVE POULTRY.
Market NC. easier with heavy arrivals
Fowl at 12@1312c.; broilers av 12612bc.:
cocks at S49c. ID.
SALES AT YARDS.
The market could not be called active
but rather a. moderate call for beef cat
tie unless where the quality was extra
good. The movement was somewhat slow
which is expected to be remedied along
cows at $50 each, 2 at $45, at $37. 50 each;
y calves of $50 lbs. at &C., 80 calves of 40
lbs a &C.. 1870 at SIC, 2 bulls of 1000 lbs. at
s.. s5G3 per 100 lbs. beef cows $50 lbs. at
cows 800 lbs. at &c., of 800 lbs at &C.,
of 1000 lbs. at $3.50, 45 calves 1G5 lbs at &C.,
Is cows 2G3c.
BRIGHTON ON WEDNESDAY
The trade not especially active. Prices
on beef cattle general sustained Mich
cows in moderate demand at near steady
prices. Sales of 10 mich cows $350D45; z
cows s3505O, cows at s45 each, 3 cows $S5
Q40, extra cows $45 EACH l choice COW
SIS. $50, 1 at $50. Sales of cows $30945.
2 choice cows $50, 20 cows $4,000, ] stock
bull SIS. beef cow 500 lbs. at &c. 2 beef
cows $50 and $50 lbs, at 21aD3c., bulls
2S10 lbs. at FAC, 16 choice cows $50Q55. 2
cows 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
CORSAiR VS.. MONMOUTH
Moraan's Yacht CoIldes With New
York Yacht Clubs Steamer.

New York. Aug. 25.-The first serious
accident which has marked the nightly
ace home of the eXcursionists from the
racing course took place, tonight, in the
collision Of j. Pierpont Morgan's Yacht
Cnrsair with the fast Sandy Hook steam
er Monmouth, under charter by the New
York Yacht Club and filled with members
and their friends The Corsair struck the
Monmouth and CHANGING blow on the star
hoard side nearly amidship. her bowsprit
raking the Monmouth's side breaking
stanchions and awnings, racking sun.
norts and smashing woodwork and glass
rhe Corsair fell astern, carrying a part
of a twisted iron support on her bowsprit
ant nor anDearing to- be disabled On ~
Monmouth there was Il brief panic as the
MANY passengers on that side of the boat
pushed away to safety. Several women
it is said, tainted, but no one was hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

VIM. II. Albert. colored will be placed
on trial. toGay. at Bangor, for the al
legged murder of officer P. II. Jordan;
March H. in Bangor. The respondent will
be defended by Judge Louis c. Stearns
and John F. Robinson, Esq. For the
State will he Attorney Gen. Seiders, OF
Portland and County Attorney Smith
A man by the name of Herlihy strolled
into Bangor Monday. from fishing trip.
IT was noticed that he had some disease
and when a doctor was called ii was pro-
nounced smallpox. He was Immediately
taken to the pest house. where he is now
confined. DR. Mccain of the local Board
of Health, who attended the case, statea'
rious. Herlihy is a former resident OF
Bangor and now halls from town down
on the line of the Washington county
Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
CARTER PARKER.
Governerof the Bahamas Weds One of
.Boston's Fair Ladies.

saI2oston,. Aug. 25.-Sir Gilbert Thomas
Garter. X. c. M. G., governor of the
Bahamas, and Miss Gertrude Goldman
PaaTksfEwere married at the Church of
the Ad0ept here, today.
The @cefemony was performed by
Right Rev. Robert Goldman, d. D., of
the Episcopal diocese of Maine, a rela-
tive of the bride, and Rev. F. e.
BusSell,e one of the curates of the
Church of the Advent. They We're at
tended by the cross bearer and two
acolytes. The bride was given away
by her grandfather, Col. Francis ].
Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
SENATOR HANNA ILL,
Stomach Trouble and Intense Heat
Sends His to His Bed.

Cleveland. Ohio. Aug. Ex-senator
Hanna was taken suddenly i'll while
in his office today and a physician
who was called ordered that he so to
bed at once. Mr.. Hanna, the doctor
stated, was suffering from stomach
trouble and this, together with the in
tense heat prevailing, cased the trouble
The senator win probably be confined
to his room for several days.
A telephone message from Senator
Hanna's home. tonight. was to the eff
feet that he was feeling better. How
ever, he may not be able to take as
active a part in the state campaign
as he had anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
CHICAGO'S HOT DAY.
City Has a Scorcher, While the East
Is Trifle Cool

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Yesterday was the
hottest of the year thus far in Chicago.
At o'clock in the afternoon the Their
mometer in the weather bureau stood
at % degrees and on the street level the
record was one degree higher. The next
hottest days of the year were June l
and s, when the temperature came
within two-tenths of one degree of the
maximum.
The heat found six victims during the
day, one man falling dead in the street
The intense heat continued all night
and in the crowded tenement districts
of the West side where scarcely d
breath of air stirred. the suffering was
great. Men, women and children lay
on the sidewalks, starways and roofs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
A HEAP OF RUINS
Continued from page ~
suLTAN's PRESENTS REJECTED.
Russian Fleet Not in Mood to Receive
Courtes es-More Massacres.

Constantinople, Aug. 25.-Three Bull
garian villages near the CherSkokoi
villayet of Andrianople, are reported
to have been attacked by Russians and
their inhabitants massacred.
The presents of food and cigarettes
which the Sultan sent to the Russian
squadron shortly after interference oc-
CURED off MAZDA on the eastern coast
Of Turkey, were not permitted to be re-
ceived on board the Russian warships,
Admiral Kruger refusing to accept
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

The first serious accident of the season
among football players occurred. Monday,
on Franklin field at philadelphia, when
Walter Zeigler, an exPennsylvania char
ter player and now a candidate for one
Of the back positions on the University
of Pennsylvania. fell and broke his left
ankle Nearly all the candidate Tor the
Pennsylvania team have reported and for
the past few days have been practicins
punting and falling on the ball. 1t was
while chasing a punt that Zeigler's ankle
turned under him. He will be out OF the
game for five or six weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
The EngIishment Little Surprised.

London, Aug. 25.-The news of the
second victory of the Reliance was re-
ceived in London with little surprise
The crowds in the streets We're even
less than on the occasion of the first
race. The papers devoted many edi-
lions to the progress of the struggle,
but there were only a few watchers at
the tickers and bulletin boards when
the result was finally announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
MEN CLAIM 5 PER CENT.
Boston G. Albany Machinists Strike
Amicably Settled by Compromise.

Boston. Aug 25.-The strike of the Eos
ton & Albany r. r. machinists was set
tied amicably at n conference here, to-
day. The men will return to work.
Wednesday. 1t is understood that a com
promise proposition was accepted. The
strike began II days ago and affected $40
skilled mechanics in Worcester. Boston
and Rensselaer, n. Y The representa-
tives of the men claim that with the g.
hour day and time and a half for over
time they virtually receive an increase III
pay of about 5 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Little Interest at Belfast, Ire.

Belfast, Ire, Aug. 25.-There was
large crowd of members at the house
of the Royal Yacht Club, today, to
witness the bulletins of the Ameri
cas- cup race, but the news of the
challenger's defeat was received almost
lstlessly. There is still a hope among
the Irish experts that the Shamrock
III will secure at least one race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Baqqaaemasters May Deliver MaiI.

Washington, Aug. 25.-The postmas-
ter general issued formal order. to-
day. authorizing the delivery of all I'M
pouched newspaper mail by baggage
masters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Mrs. F. J. Robinson and Miss Esther
NJ. Eaton left Tuesday morning for a
stay of two weeks in Boston and vicin-
lty Before they return they intend to
visit friends in New Hampshire and
Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
WATERFOWL Union and Brighton Live
Stock Market

(Reported for the Kennebec Journal for
the week ending Aug. %, 1909.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MAR
KET.
Cattle, 1860; horses, SIS: sheep and
lambs, S415; calves, 2027; swine, 23,741.
NUMBER FROM MAINE.
Cattle. 1873; sheep and lambs, $50; calves.
lS; horses, II; swine so.
PRICES OF MARKET BEEF.
a few choice. $707.50; extra, $69G50; first
quality. $5M550: second quality $4GD4 50;
third quality. $2.750a.5O.
PRICES OF STORE CATTLE.
Farrow cows, $15G125: fancy cows, $500
~ mich COWS, from $50 to $4S; yearlngs,
$40 to SIS; two years old. SIS to $50, three
years old $50 to $50. Western fat swine,
live. ~ to SIC. Northern dressed hogs.
I to 17sc per Id. Stores. retail $50 to $65o
PRICES OF SHEEP AND LAMBS.
In lots, $3.50 to So each; extra. $325 to
SHE, or from "a to 4Ac. per Id. Lambs,
3h to &c. Veal calves, 8 to 6Hc.
ARRIVALS BY EASTERN STEAMERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
SKOWHEGAN.

The Two Orphans" was the bill at the
Coburn Opera house, Monday night The
audience although not very large was Sc
iect and very enthusiastic. The per-
1ormance was pleasing. Kate Claxton as
Louise had the full attention of her au-
dience every moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

two Now we will get ready for Thurs
day
Lord SALISBURY said: I'VE are licked
The Reliance is jolly we'll the best boat .
Col. Iselin said: Il don't suppose any.
body could handle the boats better than
those two were handled. today 1t would
seem. however, that the Reliance has
proyed her superiority in all kinds Of
weather and under all conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
A Sample of Yellow journalism.

Madrid, Aug. 25.-The report pub
lished in the United States by Il news
agency, yesterday, that plot against
the life of King Alphonso had been dis
covered at Huesca, is officially declared
to be absolutely unfounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
Uncle Sans Daily Business.

Washington. Aug 25.-Government re-
cCipts: From internal revenue. $22I ~,
customs. S65i,59i; miscellaneous, $42.s2l.
Expenditures. 81. 100. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Mrs. Charles Lawrence, who has been
visiting in the family of F. NJ. Totman.
has returned to her home in South Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

Rev. G. r. Palmer. and Wife are in
North Arson attending the Methodist
campmeeting in session there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

George Tailor was up before Judge
Bachelor in the municipal court, yester-
Gay, on charge of vagrancy. Tailor is
d young fellow only 10 years old, ard has
llVed in Skowhegan all his life. After
nearing both sides, the court decided to
let him off for a month ON good be-
havior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26
FAIRFIELD.

Sloan Lodge. No, 90, F. & A. NJ, will
work the Master Mason degree on can
didates, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-26

After the race, Sir Thomas Upton said.
You have all seen the results ana me
only thing ! can say is that Shahlroch
lid better than in the last race, which IS
hopeful. I figure my defeat at niue
over one minute. II 1 make as much pro
gress in the next race. as L did IN thls
over the last. ! will be a good Dit aheao
in the finish of the third race. was
more than pleased with the way my ooat
was handled today. 1t is hard 10 say ~
but the best boat Won Perhaps WIN
more wind at the finish the result might
have been different But don't want TO
throw anv cold water on the victor. 1t
is hard to win every race IN sueii =,
and [ hope our turn will come meat
Captain Barr said: THAT'S huiiioei
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-25
CONDENSED TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Forth Worth, Textile Santa Fe
machine shops at Beaumont burned
last night. Loss. 100000.
0eorgetown.-Thirty new witnesses
were sworn in the Powers trial to-
day. Their examination will prob
ably require a week.
San Observation-Disclosures Kellogg.
ex-president of the University of
California. Is dying at the Waldeck
sanitarium in this city.
0srtsrsvills, 0a.-Major Charles Fl.
Smith. the author. widely known as
"Blll Arp" Is dead at his home. The
Shadows" aged II years.
Walla WallA.-After three years
Mrs. Nina Thompson. nee Landlord.
has been arrested here on a charge
of arson. alleged to have been COM
mitted in kentucky.
ButtN-Speaking Of the Chicago
political situation at Livingston yes
terday. Mayor Carter Harrison said
that when his present term expired
he would retire permanently from
the political field.
Guthrie, Okla.-The Pan American
railway has secured a territorial char
ter here for $3.50 900 capitalization
to build lines from Port Nelson. on
Hudson bay. to Buenos Ayres Argen-
tina, via Winnipeg. Lincoln. Daklas.
Mexico City. Central America. Colon
bia. Ecuador and Peru. The COM
pany is represented by Charles Beach
OF London. Eng. and Charles Rawlins
Of New York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-25

els. trained wild animals. Alabama.
the Egyptian palmist and the Sta
dunn. .--........... -.
Today is Coronation Day" the
eliminating event Being the crown
ing Of the carnival queen and the
first appearance Of herself and suite.
The ceremony will take place at 8
o'clock. Miss Stella Sperry. chief
maid Of honor. placing the crown
upon the regnant brow Of this 20th
century Elizabeth. A. ]. Laughon,
as prime minister. will be the Sir
Walter Raleigh Of the occasion and
will spread his gilded coat on the
damp sawdust If exacting courtliness
require 1t.
Governor Mcbride will be present,
taking part in the exercises.
Director General E. +. Quinn in
opening the carnival last night and
speaking for the Trades Council. de-
livered the following address, which
is given in full. 1t is a fair and con-
sentative statement Of organized la
boris position:
QUINN's SPEECH.
':Mr Mayor: In behalf of the
trades council of Spokane thank you
for the honor you have conferred
upon organized labor in presenting
the freedom Of this beautiful city.
I gladly accept this key to the city
as a token Of your confidence and
esteem, and feel sure you will not
have cause to regret its bestowal.
l desire at this time to likewise ac-
knowledge the cooperation and many
evidences of sympathy and good will
manifested by tho honorable city
council and other branches Of the
city government. To merit this man.
Hesitation of appreciation from the
civic authorities speaks we'll for the
manner in which the Industrial inter-
ests of this great body or workers
have been conducted In the past. 1t
augers well for the peace and har-
mony of the future, Mr.. Mayor, when
the civil government Of our city and
the industrial classes can thus meet
upon common ground and bestow evil
dences of kindred feelings of sym
pathy and respect.
Fellow Citizens: We have here a
great city. but we shall build a great
err one. Here on the everlasting rocks
we have blasted out a firm founda-
tion that shall endure no sand about
this foundation. Nature has been
most lavish in the bestowal of her
precious gifts of beauty and utility,
and the ingenuity of man will con-
tinue to turn them INTO blessings
for the human race. Capital and
labor. hand In hand. shall be the
agencies. What proportion of Pc
cuniary profit shall each extract from
the fruition of these great achieve
ments? My friends. that Is the great
question of the hour throughout this
old world Of ours: How shall the
revenues be divided? How shall the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-25

Toledo Ohio.-Ketchem, Cresceus'
owner. has wired Billings congratu-
lations on Lou Dillon's remarkable
performance. He said: my horse
transfers his crown to good hands "
Richmond.-After lasting SO days
the strike of the street railway en-
ployes was officially declared of 1t
has cost the company 1880 and
the strikers for loss OF wages. $780,
600
London--Unless Prince Ferdinand
replies to a deputation and publicly
declares his Macedonian policy with
In ten days. the deputation bears a
mandate from the Bulgarian people
to depose him.
New York.-Judge f.. II. Gary,
chairman of the United States Steel
corporation. has issued statement
that no arrangement has been made
for the return of Mr.. Schwab as pres
ident OF the corporation.
Chsha1is, Wasn.-Tne accident
which caused the wreck of the Elks'
excursion train on Saturday was
caused by the explosion of the boiler
of the engine. Is the finding of the
coroner's jury. No blame Ia attached
Oystsr Day.-H. IL. Kohlsaat Of
Chicago. who was the guest of the
president yesterday. informed the
reporters that the rumors that he
might be appointed postmaster gen
eral was absolutely untrue as the
president contemplated making nc
changes In the cabinet