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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
THE RADIUM INDUSTRY.

Notwithstanding the difficulty in it's production (rlany tons of ore being re- quired to produce one gram a radiunl Industry has already developed in Germany and France, and although one gram is sold at a little less than S2OO0 the manufacturers ate said to have orders for several hundred grams
 The demand for medical purposes exceeds the supply Radiun possesses all the important qualities of the Roentgen rays in addition to the irl- valuable property Of being ready for use at any time and furnishing its rays without the employment of appaTa tus. It has been demonstrated that a small glass tube, not larger than a goose quill, containing little more than a thousandth part of a gram, is as effec- tive as an expensive and complicated electric apparatus for the treatment of cancer--surpassing the best effects of the Roentgen rays. The ease with which radiun can be administered lo- cally, as. for instance, in the nose or throat, is an invaluable advantage.
 The fact that radinn eZerts 8 very peculiar influence upon Iight-enitting bodies has given rise to the hope that it may eventually play an important role in the industry of light A minute quantity of radiuTn is sufficient to pro duce a strong light from a layer of zinc pyrites, and this light produces no heat, so that loss of energy is avoided. Radiura rays, unfortunately. possess the dangerous property of i1ljuring the human skin by producing severe burns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

Many stories Of graft come up from New York, the great center Of every thing good and bad, but the one told by George Bishop of BuffaIo ana re
 lated in Golfers Weekly seems to be the limit. Here is Bishops own story
 q get into a town and goes l1p to a cop and says, Say, how are you fixed for little timer And he says, How much do you want? say, Oh, about five or ten days Then him and me fixes it up. He takes me before the justice and I pleads guilty and down
 IF goes. Time up, get a tip aud skip over to other parts where the officers
 are all right get q little time of them
 and back comes under a new name, then down again. out again, and so on. | h most of the rural parts of New York, as in other states. police officers
 are paid fees for each arrest made, and sheriffs or jailers are given an allow ance for the board of each prisoner while in custody. This explanation is sufficient to show the full meaning of
 the sailor-tramp's story. It implies a 1 direct collision between hoboes and various rural officials. The tramps are boarded free of cost and in idle ness Tn addition, Bishop said he usu- ally made from $50 to S75 each winter in tips from officials whom he accom- modated. The officers get the profit from boarding the men and the fees for arresting them. Bishop said that he knew about forty men who follow this life every winter. This story was told on the witness stand at Medina in the course of an investigation of the sheriff of Orleans county, N. Y., who has resigned under charges. It is here related in the past tense, because the next night Bishop was fou; dead on top q freight car bis skull crnshed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
wEpNEspAY. pEcEMBER 2s. 1aos

There are 8 few of the editors in this section of the country that should join the Don't Worry club" We might inform these fellows who are having 50 many sleepless nights over the condition of Waterbury that every thing is lovely in this famous city, and we are looking forward to 8 Merry Christmas and Happy New Near. fol. lowed by a such a season of prosperity that it will make these Respondent edi- tors cheers up and wish they owned a block of stock in some of our busy in dustries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
Japnnese snnuggIers. i.

Japanese smugglers are driving the Russian officials frantic by their per- sistent running of contraband goods into Siberia. The other day a Jap tailor was caught at Port Arthur with a large quantity of silk It is likely to go hard with him, as the Russian law is stringent on this point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
CHRISTMAS CHEER.

There Is nothing, after examining and comparing gifts. thai people look forward to with mc-e happy anticipa- tion than the Christmas dinner. It is a cause of much anxiety to the lady of the house, The turkey must not look as if stewed. the pie crust. cakes, bis cults and bread should not be s0ggy or doughy: everything should be bright and crispy. The success of the dinner depends on the fire. There is nothing that will reeulate a fire like BROWNS oUICKFIRE CHARCOAL. Order q bag from your grocer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
An Arabian Custom,

wish her husband to enter her apart ments she puts her slippers outside the door, This is such an ancient and in YiolabIe law. albeit an unwritten one, that he would be Q bold man who would f1sa s4,s es1ezs% t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud ing Piles Your druggist will refund money if PAzO OINTMENT fails tc cure you in 6 to IA days. 50c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

Advertise rents, articles lost, found, and for sale in the popular coInmns of the Democrat and get quick returna for money invested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
Race Is Growing Taller.

It is calculated that the men and women of to-day are nearly two inches taller than their ancestors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

CALL AND SEE our display of
 Poultry. best in the city. to be sold at lowest cash prices. 4 full line of first class Turkeys. Chickens, Fowl, Geese and Ducks. We also have a full line of Sea Food. Large Escallops 4oc quart. FULTON MEAT AND FIsH MAR KET. o5s-60-62 Cherry st; phone, 213-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23
Economical.

The Nerst electrical lamp consumes but half aa much energy as the ordinary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-23

a. Presumably be was struck by a ow bridge while stealing a ride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

The steamer Della Collins reached
her dock in this city. for the first time
this season, at about 1855, yesterday
forenoon. The trip from Gardiner was
perhaps a little slower than usual, ow-
ing to the strong current which ac-
the high water of early
spring, but the venerable craft was I'M
der the steady hand of Captain Lewis,
and never left her course for the frac-
ton of a minute. AS she steamed
up the river she was greeted by a reg
ular salvo of whistles which could not
have been exceeded in volume had the
President of the United States been on
board. The personnel of the boats
crew is about the same as last year.
Captain Lewis is in command, and is
ably assisted in his duties by his mate,
w. S. Walker, who has been upon the
steamer so long that he has almost be-
come part of her. A. H. Greasy, the
engineer, Is another veteran of long
service on the Della. but doesn't look
any older than he did ten years ago.
Fireman Spear is a new man, and a
brother of the one who fired, last
season. Fred Tabor Of Gardiner, and
Percy Lee of Hallowell, both of them
expert freight handlers for several
seasons, are still with the boat, so
everything is practically the same with
her as when she left her dock for the
last time. in the fall of 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

Charles A. Eaton of Brockton, Mass,
president of the G. A. Eaton Shoe Co,
is in the city. In conversation with a
prominent business man, Mr.. Eaton
said that he was more than pleased
with the success that the Augusta fac
tory has met since opening, last fall.
What has been accomplished far ex-
ceeds expectations. AT the start, the
hards were engaged on stock work,
a. was necessary by reason of the fact
that many had had little experience
AID We're not capable of doing custom
wo.k That has been changed. OF the
more than a hundred hands now en-
ployed, nearly all are doing custom
work The customers have been very
much pleased with the work turned
out Mr. Eaton is satisfied that sue
cess is now assured. and in June when
the second run will begin, says that
they will need double the present num-
Der of hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

The inhabitants of the City of Augusta.
and others having taxable property with
in said city, are hereby notified to bring
in to the undersigned, assessors OF said
city, true and perfect lists of their polls
and all their estate,; real and personal in
Guiding money on hand, and ali money
loaned on property. mortgages, notes. due
bills and memorandum or In any manner
so invested that interest or other consid-
GRAFTON shall be paid or become due there
on, debts due more than owing. and all
property held in trust as Guardian Exc
wise, which they may be possessed of on
the first day of April. 1903. and to be pre-
pared to suhstantiate the same by oath
For the purpose of receiving said lists and
administering the oath authorized there
to- the undersigned Assessors of said
city will be In session at their office In
CITY HALL. each day from the 18th day
of April to the 9Th day of May next, from
to IL o'clock A. M, and from to
o'clock p. NJ. This will afford taxpayers
ample opportunity to look over our books
and have hearings IL they desire them.
After May 9Th, when the work of maxi
ing up the new books will commence,
there will positively be no review OF valu-
atoms.
These persons who neglect to bring in
such lists will BE BARRED OF ANY
RIGHT to make application f0the County
Commissioners for an abatem ent of any
taxes which may be assessed against
them.
Blanks for returns may be had OF us on
application. or by calling at the Office OF
f. + FARRINGToN. Assessors
G, W; JONES. of
April /, 1908.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

Street Commissioner Joseph A. Nc
Lean of the western fdistrict, informs
the Journal that his first official acts
after taking office, tomorrow, will be
to inspect the culverts and see that any
which may have gotten out of shape
with the frost leaving the ground are
put in safe condition at once. After
the frost gets well out there may
usually be found a number of culverts
in bad condition, and there is no rea-
son to suppose that this year will prove
any exception to the rule. Mr.. Nc
Lean thinks that the roads will be
found in better condition than usual
when dried up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
Don'ts for April 1.
, looking for trouble.

Don't go looking for trouble.
Don't accept a cigar at your friends
expense Tell him, calmly, that
you've sworn off for the day.
Don't look solemn.
Don't pick UP attractive looking
packages. Remember, it's not the
clothes that make the man.
Don't call up any telephone NUM-
bers upon request. If your friends
really want you, they will phone.
Don't go fishing for both trout and
suckers.
Don't try to pick up the coin on the
inside of the show case. Others as
smart as you have tried it and failed.
Don't ride the lodge goat that day.
His back is apt to be extra sharp.
Don't take a piece of candy, not
even from your best girl. It's 10 to
l shot it's full of red pepper or cotton.
Don't let your wife fool you into
believing she doesn't want a new hat.
Don't think, when you get up in the
morning, that you are the only mem
Der of the family who knows it is
April 1. You may find there are
others.
Don't try to fool the kids. They
may wake up first.
Don't enter any combination to fool
some other fellow. They are sure to
work it so the laugh will be on YOU
when the game is over and the chips
are cashed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
DR.. Ennnons'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness b
ly no other remedy known to medical science
that will SO quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
any cause relieved Immediately. Success guar.
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds of
cases where others have failed. The most dini-
cult cases successfully treated by mail and ben.
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particu-
lars and free confidential advice. Do not put OF
too long. Allletters :ruthfully answered. Re-
member this remedy Is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
after Ill effect upon the health. Sent by mall,
securely Oealed, $500. Money letters should b
registered: DIR. j. w. EMMONS CO.. H0 IAn-
mont st.. Boston. Msaa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

The local Board of Health wishes to
inform the public that the disinfection
of all quarantined houses must be done
under it's direction, through the sani-
tary inspector, or some other dlSlnfec-
tor duly authorized for the same. 1t is
quite necessary that the disinfection of
these uuarantined houses be done I'M
der the direction of and to the salts
faction of the Board of Health, as the
responsibility of the matter rests with
it. The cost of disinfecting is charged
to the owner or occupant of the house,
provided he is able to pay the same
otherwise it is charged to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

prescription. In order that the high
professional standing of this medicine
may be maintained, but one reliable
and reputable druggist in each town is
allowed to dispense it. This method
assures thoroughly dependable meth
or for supplying the needs of the pub
lie. The doctor calls his prescription
VITONE TONIC-it instantly creates
an appetite, tones the stomach and
enriches the blood. Persons suffering
from low vitality, lack of appetite and
loss Of nerve power, will receive i'm
mediate and permanent benefit from
the first dose. VITONE TONIC can be
purchased for rs cents per large bottle.
For sale in Augusta by John Coughlin,
druggist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

George Williams of the postoffice is q
sound sleeper. He kept a rooster to
wake him in the morning, or at least
his fellow clerks tell the Journal So
He proved to be so sound a sleeper that
one rooster wasn't enough, so he
bought another and put the both of
them to work as living alarm clocks.
BUT those two roosters wouldn't keep
the peace. Tney fought and they
scratched and they pecked each other
till their owners heart grew sore at the
carnage. He told of it and the rest of
the postoffice clerks gave him their
sympathy. One of their number,
George Jones, offered to help him out
of the difficulty by swapping ROSTERS
with him. The trade was made, and
Mr.. Williams triumphantly carried
home his prizes in a bag. They were
a handsome lordly White Wyandotte
and giant Barred Plymouth Rock.
They looked at each other and peace
was in their eyes. In the morning they
punctually woke their new owner as
he wished. They We're fed and he
went to his work filled with joy at
the prospects of harmony in his hem
house. At noon, when he returned,
the white rooster lay in one corner of
the pen too exhausted to even flap his
wings (much less crow and the feath-
ers of him were all dyed crimson. The
purple one was nearly dead from ex
haustion, but still in the pen though
not doing much. They lay as far apart
as it was possible for one to get from
the other in the confines of the pen.
Just how it is possible for him to get
even with Jones for persuading him
that those ROSTERS wouldn't fight is a
great problem, but a greater problem is
how he shall be awakened in the morn
ing, with both roosters too feeble to at
tend to that duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
The Matted Ceresls Co., Burlington, Vt.

This is an extraordinary chance to
get a beautiful work of art at no eX-
pense, and we hope our readers will
take advantage of it.
Malt Breakfast Food is the original
and standard malt-wheat cereal. Ev-
cry package contains two pounds of
real food that is good to eat. 1t is Il
food not a fad, delicious and satisfy
ing. Every package weighs full two
pounds, and your grocer will tell you
that it gives you your moneys worth
more completely than any other cereal
in his stock.
Mail your coupon today, and you will
be we'll pleased with the beautiful pho
tograph you will receive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
New York Physicians r
Gift to this Town

The greatest philanthropy is that
which caters to the direct necessity.
That giving which consists in supply
ing luxuries is criminal. The rescue of
drowning man, the clothing of the
naked. the feeding of the starving, the
relief of the suffering are examples of
practical philanthropy. An eminent
New York physician has treated sue
cessfully a great many kinds of dis
eases with a medicine, the formula for
which he has zealously kept secret for
years because he dare not trust it's
compromising to any but his own
hands. The tremendous demand for
his services has made it necessary to
devise a method that will permit of q
more general distribution of his famous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. }. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. o.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, ..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free Price 15c. per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

r. F. Foss of Albion, was in Augusta,
yesterday.
Miss Winnifred Partridge went to
Boston, Tuesday.
C. S. Downing went to Hartford,
Tuesday, on business.
Maynard S. Bird, ESQ.,, of Rockland,
was in Augusta, yesterday.
Hon. Z. H. Allen of South Portland,
was in Augusta, yesterday.
C. f. Wilcox left town, Tuesday, for
weeks business trip to Boston.
G. Fred Dill returned. yesterday,
from few days spent in Boston.
Mrs. c. S. York is able to be out
again after a weeks sickness with the
grip.
Delbert w. Adams of the Whitman
6 Adams Co. is in New York on a
business trip.
Charles H. Dill, Jr, is clerking for
Locke e Hewett in their grocery and
provision store.
Mrs. Thomas Clark of Scott street,
has returned from a visit to her chill
dren in Massachusetts.
Hon. Joseph H. Marley and his son,
Alderman Samuel c. Manley, went to
Boston on a business trip, yesterday.
Fred w. Bunker, the North Arson
horse man, and Postmaster D. H. Rec
ord of that town, were in Augusta, yes
terd2y.
Mrs. J. E. Alexander and Miss Mar
garet Philbrook will leave on the morn
ing train today, for a short trip to
Portland.
Miss Maud Farnham, who has been
working as stenographer in Gannett's
publishing house, has engaged to keep
books for +. i. Harmon & Co., Gar
elmer.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. North, who have
passed the winter in California, ar
rived home. Monday afternoon. Miss
North accompanied them as far as
Boston, where she is visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
TO the Despondent.

Ii yoc are run down, weak or sick;
il your nerves are all unstrung and
you cannot sleep; if you are losing
weight and youare aging prematurely.
Palmo Tablets will cure you or they
cost you nothing. Don't you want to
look and feel youngers so cents.
Book Free. Address The S. R. Fell
Co., Cleveland, O..
Sold in Augusta by
Cf{AS. r. MURPHY, DRUGGIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

F. Dosties grand Easter opening of
millinery, suits, silk coats, dress skirts,
etc, has been announced for Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday of this week.
Miss Della NJ Brochu is the head mil
liner and her friends all know what
lovely creations she is capable of de-
signing and making in the millinery
department. \ cordial invitation is eX-
tended by Mr.. Dostie to all, to attend
this Easter opening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
Due Notice is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the pub
lie generally that DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve is the only salve on the market that
is made from the pure unadulterated witch
hazel. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has
cured thousands of cases OF piles that
would not yield to any other treatment,
and this fact has brought out many worth
less counterfeits. Those persons who get
the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
are never disappointed because it cures.
Bowditch Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

A few small bets at even were placed
in Augusta, yesterday, on the Meow
ern-Young Corbett fight. There was
not a great amount of talk over the
fight beforehand, but the majority
seemed to be of the opinion that the
Terrible Terry" McGovern would re-
verse the happenings of their previous
meeting, and break a record in prize
fighting. which is that no man had ever
won a fight from man who had pre-
YiouSly licked him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
A Sweet Breath.

is a never failing sign of a healthy stom-
ach. When the breath is bad the stomach
is out of order There is no remedy in the
world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for
curing indigestion. dyspepsia and all storl-
White Plains. Ky. writes: II have been
a dyspeptic for years-tried all kinds OF
remedies. but continued to grow worse
BY the use of Kodol / began to improve at
once, and after taking a few bottles am
fully restored In weight, health and
strength and can eat whatever l like.
Kodoi digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. Bowditch, Webster
& Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

The management of the A., w. q
G. Railroad has installed on its diff
ferent lines a system of private tele-
phones for its own convenience, so
that now communication can be had
with the car barn from any turnout
along the route. The management is
now at work on a system of block sig
nal which will, when completed, be of
great convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

The funeral of the late Charles Ped
der will be held at 2 o'clock this after
noon from st. Marks church, instead
of from the house, as previously an
nounced, the services being conducted
by Rev. G.. F. Degen. Friends who
wish to view the remains can do so by
calling at the home of the deceased,
No. Gage street, between the hours Of
II A. NJ and / p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

Frank G. harrington, ESQ.,, the re-
Gently elected city, clerk, took the oath
of office, yesterday, and will enter into
the charge of the city records and the
Official duties of the position, today. He
will have the office at his law Office,
131 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

Z. E. Bond and DR.. c.. e. Hathorn
leave, today, for Cooper's Mills, where
they will for a few weeks partake of
the enjoyments of rural life. AS there
is some good brook fishing out in that
section of the country, there may be
another object for the trip, besides re-
cuperatiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPH FREE.
Coupon That Entities Users of Malt
Breakfast Food to Work of Art.

In order to test the value of the adj
vertising columns of the Kennebec
Journal, The Matted Cereals Co, of
Burlington, VT, will give absolutely
free a beautiful carbon photograph,
6xS inches, to any of our readers who
cuts out the following coupon and
mails it to them, together with the
picture of the little Dutch girl that is.
in every package of Malt Breakfast
Food: