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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

had spread into Texas and Southern
California.
With the cpening years of the nine
ginning to settle down to new conditions,
architecture for a time reflected, though
somewhat family, the fashions which
succeeded each other in England and
France. In the end of the eighteenth CEN
tury the Adam brothers in England had
been influential in drawing attention to
Greek art, and this tendency reacted on
the somewhat coarse detail which was
then in fashion.
This phase of our nineteenth century
architectural fashions was, however, diff
nifed and beautiful compared with that
which followed it, senseless, unintelli-
gent attempt to revive Gothic. The re-
vival of classic interest had thrown into
disrepute Gothic and all the styles which
interviewed between the Roman empire
and the Renaissance. They were classed
as more or less barbaric, and their true
place in history ignored. The reaction
from this led to study of medieval
days, but until the days of Violet lie Due
and PuSin it was neither intelligent nor
appreciative. But it served to create d
somewhat general interest in the Gothic
period. The attempts at reproducing this
IN stone We're hard enough-witnoSs Gore
Hal! at Harvard-but when it came to
weak limitations in wood the result was
truly awful The Greek movement and
me GOTHIC movement came as incidents
in the architectural history of the last
century. rather than as generally adopted
styles. ana by the time of the Civil war,
we had reached an architectural hodge
podge which was little less than chaos
Architects with little or no definite train
ing designed for men without either train
ing or taste.
The growing wealth and Importance
which came to the country 10 years after
the Civil war were displayed in buildings
the chief features of which We're eXtrava-
gance and bad taste. The architects
sought after originality at all costs. the
owner sought to display his newly earned
riches: This tendency is not entirely gone
vet. There is now, however, a Very
feel truly thankful. Largely this is due
to the appreciation by the architects
themselves of the Importance of their pro-
feSsion and of the impoSSibiity of engag-
ing in it with any creditable success with
out thorough education and thorough
training. Thirty years ago a
few men studied architecture in our tech
meal schools, and still smaller number.
not content with mere foreign travel
aVailed themselves of the advanta ges of
the Ecole des BeauX Arts in Paris These
men were the heaven. They set stan
1ard, and since then the requirements of
the profession have been steadily advanc-
ing. and its standards steadily raised
Boston TRANSCRIPT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

ming counter TO the ever-increasing in
iuence of English civilization and Gull
turo. which was rapidly taking the
places of the simpler modes of living
and methods of thought Of the days of
the settlers and pioneers. The houses
of the governors of the states and of
the merchants and of other prominent
men We're modelled on the houses which
We're common among people of that
class in England. The handling of
wood had, however, become 50 thor
Oughly ingrained in the American car
penter that the English types We're
modified by and made to conform to
the conditions of wood construction.
The clumsy lap-boarding of England
which one still sees occasionally, wide
boards, overlapped and tarred. pro-
duced the shaved pine clapboard.
Neither tile or slate were available for
roofs, and to replace this the split
shingle of spruce, pine or cedar was
produced by the handy lllrnberman.
This was the precursor OF the modern
saWn single. The house which was
the outcome OF this second phase was
generally two-story building-the
early one was practically one-story and
a big roof-with hipped or gambrel
roof The plan was more regular, and
the exterior showed more study OF
architectural precedent.
Although the majority of this later
eighteenth century work was executed
in wood there was among the wealthy
considerable use OF the more dura-
bic materials. Brick was imported
from England and Holland for New
England, Virginia and New York
magnates, and in Pennsylvania they
used the native stone.
This brings one to the war of indie
pendence which made a considerable
break in our architectural tendencies
and traditions; and yet. not as much
as would have seemed likely, consider
ing the momentous change in our po-
sition as people. Before touching on
this. however, let us just glance at an
other phase of architecture which ex-
lsled here in the 18th century, but
winch had no influence until later
events brought it in contact with us;
that is, the work based on the late
spanish Renaissance, which, strongly
rooted in Mexico and the West Indies,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
AMERICAN HOMES.
Two Centuries of Architecture in the
United States

1t is often claimed that the United
States has no architectural history and
that little or nothing can be learned
by a study of the architecture of the
last two centuries in America. 1t is
perhaps worth While to run over the
work of these years ana see if this is
not mistaken idea.
The first period of our architectural
history was that which saw the de-
velopmcnt Of the simplest type of set
tiers dwelling. Every house which is
an honest expression of circumstances
and surroundings is useful as an en-
ample. The log cabin. built with the
by-product of clearing the land for cul
tivation. taught our New England an
cestors the fine craft Of wood working
which still is found in the skillful
handling of AK displayed BY the guides
in the back-Wonds. 1t taught. also, first
hand. the art of dressing ana framing
timber. which would undoubtedly have
had as marked an influence on early
architecture here as it had Oh that OF
England in the forestry districts, in
the 18th and 18th centuries, but for
the fact that. as soon as the country
became fairly settled. the classic influ-
ence. entirely predominant in the old
country. took possession here and
modified the frank expression Of a tim
Der frame.
The first period of our architecture
terminated about the middle of the
eighteenth century. Before that the
type was an extremely simple build
ing with no pretense at being archi-
tectural in the sense Of conforming to
any of those rules which taken to-
gether form a style. The little old
house of the Albees at New Castle, n.
II. is an excellent example Of this. A
simple, quiet, loWly house, nesting I'M
der the great elms, its beauty lies in it's
restful character, it's modesty and re-
serve. A very similar character is
found in the Fairbanks at Dedham,
and in a number of the early Rhode
, Island houses, like the Manton house
at Manton.
But this utter simplicity was run
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
INVITATION TO CHAMBERLAIN
To Address Illinois Manufacturers
Association at Chicago.

Chicago. Sept 1S.-The first notable
public address by Joseph Chamberlain,
following his resignation from the
British cabinet may be given an inter-
rational character, Mr.. Chamberlain
coming to Chicago to deliver his views
as the guest of the people of the United
states. An invitation to him to do so
has been forwarded the department of
state, Washington. from the Illinois
Manufacturers Association. reply is
being early awaited to the following
cable message which was forwarded,
tonight:
Chicago. Sept. IS.
Joseph Chamberlain, colonial office,
London. Eng: Earnest hope freedom
from public duties will assure your ac-
ceptance of invitation of Illinois Man.
ufacturcrs Association.
tSigned) "B. A. Eckhart PRESIDENT
John N. Glenn. secretary"
A formal invitation had already been
forwarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The report of the board of officers APP
pointed to investigate the recent acct
dent 'on board the cruiser Olympia, at
Norfolk. finds that Corporal Yerkes of
the Marine Corps, who was killed in the
explosion of alcohol, was mainly re-
sponsibe for the accident. The court
martial of two of the enlisted men has
been ordered.
After fatally wounding Chief of
Police Fred Houke and Police Captain
Brenneoke, and seriously injurins
Councilman Frank Lutz, Detective
Thomas 9Hutchens, Friday night, al
Evansville, Ind, turned his gun on
himself and committed suicide. The
shooting was the result of an old feud
between Brennecke and Hutchens. The
affair occurred just inside the tri-State
fair grounds gates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
YORK. COUNTY INDICTMENTS.
Seventeen Found, Including Hanson
n for Assault with Intent to Kill.

Alfred. Nc, Sept. 1S.-Thc York county
grand jury which rose, today. reported II
Indictments. one being against Harlan Z.
hanson of Saco. who is charged in two
counts with assault with Il dangerous
weapon and assault with intent to kill
upon Frank llagerman. 1t is alleged that
Hanson shot 1agerman. one night in Au-
gust, while the latter was calling upon
HanSon's daughter
Hagcrman had refused to leave the
house when advised to. and that Hanson
shot him The wound was a serious one
and for several days Hagerman fingered
between life and death, He finally recov-
cred.
The only other indictment of Importance
was against Peter Shackley. who is
charged with rape upon Il 6-year-old child
ut SprinsNalc Five indictments were
against alleged liquor sellers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Tricky Signs of the Times.
New York Press.)

Porcelain signs play queer tricks,
and what with the dropping off of let
tiers and punctuation marks the origi-
nal legend scarcely would be recognize
ed. In the window of a store up town
is a sign which, when it was first nut
up read thus:
A. NJ. CROSS. EYE SPECIALIST.
At present, however, it conveys this
information:
AM. CROSS EYE SPECIALIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

She is businesslike but amiable, and. is
not above making herself coquettish in
order to sell her goods.
But she Is firm on one point. Nothing
can persuade her to smoke one of her
cigarettes. That is naturally the thing
that the humorous clerks and youthful
employees in the business Offices expect
her to do. But she declines firmly.
Her cigarettes are of good quality,
and she manages to sell enough every
day TO make livelihood. One gets
from her visit an impression of energy
and vivacity, and, to her credit 1t must
he added, Of self-respect and ability to
look after herself, even in the rather
trying way of making a living that she
has adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
AN UNKNOWN THUG
Nearly Takes Life of DR.. Frank Sauft
of Roxbury, Mass.

Boston. Sept. 1S.-Dr. Frank Sauft of
- Center street, EoXbury. narrowly es-
cipca death at the hands of an I'M
known man, tonight. The doctor was
on Dale street, when he was approach
eli by a man who asked for a match.
The doctor was about to give him one
when the stranger struck him a heavy
blow over the head with Il sand bag.
Although momentarily stunned the
doctor grappled with his assailant and
during their struggle the latter drew a
revolver from his pocket and fired AT
the doctor. who struck down the mans
hand Just in time to defect the bullet
which entered the physicians right
foot. The highwayman escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
SHE SELLS CIGARETTES.
Downtown Offices Invaded by New
Kind of Peddler.
New York Sum-

The latest peddIer to invade the down.
town offices is not likely to be put out
by force She is too gentle, feminine
and attractive for that.
She is transparent in the shirtwaisty
fashion of the day. and pink ribbons
show through the gossamer linen of her
costume She is pretty in the blue-eyed
golden-haired way, and sells cigarettes.
She carries a dainty box of samples
in reticule which hangs from her belt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
DANGER is PAST.
Doctors Say Sir Thomas Lipton's Con.
dition Is Satisfactory.

Chicago Sept. 1A.-The condition of
Sir Thomas Upton WAS pronounced.
tonight. ly his PHYSICIANS to he entire
~ satisfactory and it is believed that
all danger has passed, though the doe
tors say it will he several days before
Mthey will he able to make the state
u ment with entire confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Rev. H. NJ. Ives, pastor of the Zap
fist church. will take for the subject OF
his sermon, Sunday morning, God 5
Promise to the Obedient' Sunday
school at Il; Junior League at $50
Senior League at g.; general prayer
NEE ting at Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Charles Graves of Menlo, H., has
been in town. the guest of his cousins.
Mrs. Emma Schumacher and Miss
Caroline Leavitt. He left, Thursday.
for Bowdoinham, to visit relatives.
Mrs. Emma Schumacher has returned
from Boston, where she has been for d
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The usual services will occur at the
Universalist church, Sunday, with
preaching by the pastor, Rev. ]. H.
Reardon, Sunday morning, at 1880:
Sunday school at II; Y. p. G. L. meet
ing at 7 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Rev. G. r. Palmer, will preach at
1870, Sunday morning, at the Methodist
church. Sunday school at -; Junior
League at 3 o'clock; Senior League at
at 6; and general prayermeeting at l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Miss Edith Clay, manager of the local
Office of the Western Union, is out on a
vacation and her place is being taken
by Mrs. O. Il. Clay of Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Allie Bushey is expected to arrive in
the city, Saturday, but it is not known
whether he viii be able to pitch any for
WaterNille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Professor ]. William Black has re-
turned from Squirrel island, where he
has been spending the summer, TO re-
sumo his duties at Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

freeman CrOWell of Maiden, Mass.
who is visiting friends in Waterville
and China, was in town, Thursday,
calling on relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mrs Emma Gibson and daughter,
Alice, will leave today, for South Ber-
wick. where they will make their home,
Mr.. Gibson having employment there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

A dance was held at the Taconnet
Club house. last evening, under the aus
pieces of the employees of the winder
room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Fred Cannon of Lynn, Mass. is
spending few days in the city as the
guest of his uncle, George l.. Cannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Rev. and Mrs. George Bruce Nicholson
VIII receive the members of the parish
at tho rectory. Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mrs. l.. J. Lancaster of Richmond
who has been visiting the past week
at the home of her son in town, went
to Bangor, yesterday, to visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Letourneau & Matthew have leased
OFFICES in the Milliken block and Will
soon move into them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

F. M. Totman returned, Friday, from
Portland, where he has been receiving
medical treatment for rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

A dance was held at Oakland, last
evening, for the benefit of the Oakland
baseball team and was attended by Il
good number from here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

F. f. Novel; has returned from ;
weeks stay in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mrs. G. Fred Terry is the guest of
Mrs. John Ware at her summer home
in bethlehem, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mrs. F. H. Carpenter went to Vassal-
boro, yesterday, for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan, who has
been a guest at the home of her cousin,
f. W. Bucknam, for the past two
weeks, left Friday, on her return to
Warren, Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

WATERVIIILE.

lay E. Estes, Coburn '09, will enter
Harvard, this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
King Peter Not Assassinated.

Paris, Sept. 1S-A dispatch from Bel
grade states that the report of the assas-
sination of King Feter of Servia is with
out foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Garfield Totman is suffering from an
acute attack of appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The marriage intention of Oral G.
Cuddy and Sadie 3. Maddocks have
been filed at the city clerks office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Miss Helen Nudd, who has been the
guest Of DR.. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart,
has returned to her home in North
Scituate. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

There will be a rousing minstrel show
at the City Opera house, this evening
The company is Gorton's and 'cvcrything
new but the name" is advertised
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
IT IS RIGHT NOW THAT PEOPLE
ARE TALKING OF
Munyon's
Paw Paw
Statesmen Tell Of Their Cures.

All the City is Abuzz With the Stories
Of Dyspepsia, Nervousness and In.
somnia Conquered by This Marvellous
Vegetable Pepsin. Munyon's Paw
Paw is Sweeping the Country With
Wave of Health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
sKOWHEGAN.

S. w. Philbrick went down river,
yesterday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
! Royalty Asks After Sir Thomas.

Ssss.L london. Sept. 1S-king Edward and
SQleens Alexandra have requested to be
44tept iiifcaned of the latest news from
srieago .regardi~-sthe condition of Sir
Thomas Upton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Miss Electa Libby is attending
school at Good Will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Brown are
spending a few days in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mrs. John Lancaster was in Water
Vile, a few hours, yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Eli Jepson of Lynn, Mass, who is Wis
ting at his old home in China, was in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

j. Colby Kitchen, formerly Colby 'O5,
is planning to enter Yale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Bertha Smell is teaching school
on the Ridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
For proof read the symptoms, suffering and cure
recited in the following letters:


was bad condition could not perform household duties
back ehed extremely and could
pains terrible My husband
good reore which physician
health
I
bottles of Lydia e. Pnkhas Vegetable Compound
well
help Godsend
for what have done for me"lRs LorrIE " MAYOR
Ave, NV, Washington, D. G.
DEAE Mas PSKIAMI write to ten what Lydia E. Pink
suffering with falling of the womb and could hardly drag about
pound completely cured
work. .ftH1 hi Hf3 a4 &
u think medicine remedies the
j. NJ Lee 141 yndal Newcastle,
DEAR Mrs PfNKHAM:-Lyda e. Pinkham's Vegetable
pound
and all the troubles
other
taking
feeling better husband
could
one or two bott did and able and
night Thanks Vegetable
pound am certainly grateful for the relief it 1t is the mothers
great friend would not be without it when feel tired
or out OF sorts take few doses right.
to those suffering T.
XlUllj 2s n s's and
" Co,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

DIR. and Mrs. F. C. Thayer are away
on a short visit to Washington, D. c..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mrs. P. p. Hill was the guest OF
friends in Augusta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The real herones every homes Frequently
ever it is a mistaken useless heroism.
Women every duty except the supreme
that tells them guard their health How harder the
tasks become when arrangement of the female organs
movement painful and keeps the system unstrung
lrta takes the place of happiness and amabit and weakness
and suffering takes the health and strength AS
drag themselves around continue work and perform
their household duties They have been led to believe that suffering
s necessary because they What mistake!
The Of Lydia Vegetable Compound will
cotcs when this great Strengthening healing remedy for
always within reach
FREE
If there anything which you
She surely help for in America
treating female ills
She has helped hundreds of thousands of back to health
foolish if you do not accept her kind invitation.
For proof read the symptoms, suffering and cure
The Lamar register., 1903-05-13

Washington, May S.-The Postoflice
Department was officially notified yes
terday that John A. Algood, colored
rural free delivery letter carrier, while
making his regular trip near Gallatin.
Tennessee, was stopped by men armed
and masked, and he and his colored
sub-carrier were warned not to con-
tinue service. under penalty OF death.
Postmaster General Payne has sus-
pended service on the route pending
investigation. and if the report of the
affair be confirmed, summary action
will follow. The incident may become
a second Indianola case.
The news of the affair reached the
postmaster general to-day in the fol-
lowing telegram from Postmaster Swa-
ney of Gallatin:
Carrier rural route No. Z. while
making trip to-day, held up by masked
men. Ordered not to make another
trip. Advise"
The next dispatch came from Special
Agent Conger. in charge of the rural
free delivery service with headquar-
ters at Nashville. Tennessee, as fol-
lows:
Rural carrier No. Z. colored. Gala
tin, Tennessee, in an interview to-
night advises that he was stopped on
route to-day by armed masked men.
and his life was threatened If he con-
The Lamar register., 1903-05-13

Denver, May S.-Yesterday the
State Supreme Court supplemented its
original decision in support OF the
twentieth amendment and defined the
boundaries of the City and County of
Denver. as created by the amendment.
An oral statement was made by
Chief Justice Campbell to the effect
that the boundaries of Greater Denver
were those contained in what is known
as the Parks bill passed by the Leg
islature in 1901 and which includes the
half dozen towns in dispute.
These are: Montclair, Globeville.
Berkeley, Argo, Elyria and Valverde.
Two cases, which involved the
boundary dispute, were Joined before
the higher court. and the oral decis-
ion was given on them. One was an
appeal from the decision of Judge Shu-
mate In the District Court granting an
injunction to Sheriff Bromley against
the county clerk and commissioners Of
Adams county. registering the voters
of five of the six towns in dispute for
an election to be held by Adams coun-
ty on May 18th. The other was an
appeal from the County Court in what
is known as the Montclair-Thomas
sanatorium suit.
Justice Campbell stated that the
court had unanimously decided that