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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Moor Of Venice.

, Augusta people had some real
tragedy, Thursday night, and showed
that they We're not only up on Shake
speare, but keenly appreci2tive of him.
From the first rising Of the curtain I'M
til it was called IN again after the last
scene, everybody in the house. appar-
ertIy, was intensely interested and
there were bursts CT applause all
through the play. As for Shakespeare,
he demonstrated that he can still hold
sway over an audience, after 800 years,
for it is about 800 wears since Othelio
was written. Otheilo is one of his
heaviest, glncniest tragedies and one
extremely difficult to present adequate
ly, outside of the meter and the
antiQuated forms Of speech, but it was
we'll handled by Harry Leighton and
his company, and there IS little to crit
icise about the performance. Mr..
Leighton appeared as Cthello, and was
Very strong throughout. There was no
time when he did not live the part.
Miss Gale as Desdemona was superb.
as much so for her beauty as for her
acting. The part of Iago is, perhaps,
the most difficult in the cast, for every
thing tufr;s on it and the player has
really to carry a double part Mr..
BcT trand handled it eXceilently, and
was stronger in the last scenes than in
the first. The other parts were all we'll
taken. and the performance was enii-
nehtiy satisfactory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28
SIMPLY BREATHE
A Few Minutes Use Of tlyomci Four
Times 4 Day Cures Caterrf.

The pc&@antest. nost convenient
and the oHly scientific method Tor the
treatE:eH' ana cure OF catarrh is Uyo-
mel. si'all put twenty drops Of Hy-
omei in 'ir inhaler that comes with ev-
cry pactaG" and then breathe it for 4
few minutes four times a day.
Il way of treating catarrh will effect 4
cure. but the most important discover
les of science have always been the
simplest. b. breathing Hyomei in this
way every particle of air that enters
the air passages OF the throat ana head
and goes into the lungs is charged with
a healing balsam that kills the germs
and bacilli of catarrh and soothes and
allays all irritation.
The first days use OF uyomei will
show Il decided Improvement and in a
short time there will be no further
trouble from catarrh. It's action is
rapid and lasting.
You take no risk in buying Hyomei.
\ complete outfit costs Sl.0c. and if af-
ter using you can say that it has not
helped you. Bowditch & webster and
Percy ". Means will return your mon
ey. What other treatment for catarrh
is sold under a guarantee like this?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

The Howard Benevolent Union is
grateful to the public for it's hearty re-
Spouse to the appeal for cooperation
in its annual donations of dinners to
our worthy poor. 1t is a little early yet
to know just Tow many dinners We're
sent or whether the contributions meet
all the expense. This Varies from year
to year. sometimes exceeding and other
times falling short Of the amount re-
uuir.ed: but a generous sum Of money
was given and food enough to keep
the packers busy, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. and glad when the last basket
was packed. \ part of the cooked food
however, has to be ordered from the
bakery and stores. One very interest,"
ing and novel feature, this year, was
Miss Louise Cony's class OF - children,
who marched to the rooms headed by
their teacher each carrying Il package
OF some kind. loaf of bread, a basket
of apples, or sonething-their own con-
tribution to the dinners. This is hoped
to be remembered as an example 10
others for another year. About the US
ual number of baskets We're probably
sent. which is from 100 to $50. a more
definite statement may be made further
ON. perhaps in time to remind people
that the solicitor starts on her work TO
collect for the regular fund little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

There are several specimens OF a
class OF young men about town who
would not be missed if they were to
shake The dust Of the city from their
feet forcvermore. and vanish as into
air. 1t was two or three Of this type
who went into the closet in the base
ment of City hall. Wednesday night.
and in 4 spirit of cussedness threw an
empty bottle into the hopper. smashing
a mole through the side and letting the
fragments of the bottle into the drain
pipe so that it clogged and allowed
the water TO overflow on the floor. Not
satisfied with that, they Wrenched the
marble from its fastenings. but for
some unknown reason, refrained from
hrea king il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Friday morning will probably go on
record as the coolest November morn
ing for {; number OF years. When the
mercury runs down to below zero i'll
November. it is an unusual occurrence
to say the least, besides being decided
ly cold, but that is what it did. Thurs
day night. and staid there until
o'clock, Friday morning. There We're
several places where 2 below, but be-
low was the record. At Kinsman' s
corner yesterday morning the mercury
showed one degree above. at $50, and
at . o'clock had only risen degrees. 1t
was. as the man said. when ne halted
his load Of fir boughs in Market square,
at about s o'clock. "a right sharp
lnornin'."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

In recent issue of the Army and
Navy Journal occurs the report of the
conmandant of the General Service
and Staff College, which graduated Its
first class last July. The FOLLOWING
para graph from the report relating to a
citizen of Augusta, will be read with
interest. Lieut.. Degen was graduated
No. in the class of IS men. having re-
ceived a mark of 91.95 per cent. He
was by the staff found especially pro-
dcient in military topography. field
fo-tification, field engineering. and was
recommended for duty as assistant III
structor. Department OF Tacucs. Cen
eral Service ana Staff College, professor
of military science at the College, duty
with Bureau of Infcr,na ton. War De
partment, typographical officer in
marches. explorations and expeditions
detail with National Guard, OF acting
engineer officer at post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28
Union THANKSGIVING service Y

A Union Thanksgiving service was
held at the State Street Free
Baptist church. on Thursday morn
ing. and there was a large at
tendance. The sermon was 4
very able one and was delivered
by Rev. H. f. Dunnack. On. account
of lack Of space, the Journal will post
pone publishing an abstract Of il, UNI
til Monday mornig. The subject is
The Relation OF the Church to Modern
Industrial Life" and the sermon viii
prove good reading to adj interested in
civic and industrial welfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28
WatervilIe News.

George w. Dorr. the reliable drug
gist is selling large quantities Of
Hyonei He guarantees this treatment
to cure catarrh without stomach dosing
and says he has so much faith in it that
he will pay for it himself if it does not
cure. He takes all the risk so there is
no expense unless a cure is affected"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Thanksgiving passed very quietly in
Augusta The day. though cold, was
beautiful, and had there been any
sleighing, there would have been lively
scenes about the city streets. Their"
were but very few people on the
streets. and everybody seemed to be
enjoying the day at home. The differ
ent hotels had special dinners, which
were we'll patroni2ed, and the program
at the Opera House, in the evening,
furnished the only amusement for the
l1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

The cold weather of Wednesday and
Thursday nights closed the river with
ice from the Kennebec bridge down
river as far as could be seen from that
structure, and though a channel was
Worn through during the day. there is
a broad belt of ice along either shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

x'Thc "Whi:l of the Town" styles are
distinctive and full of character and
have many details that are peculiar to
custom made shoes, they are offered for
ysNr consideration by Stevens &
Ballard as the best shoe that can be
made for the price, $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Notice the cut in Sherburne & Dai!ey's
al OF the new Hart Schaffner e. Marx
overcoat ard see the peculiarities of
this garment that make them such
sellers. You find the real North star
fur coats in this store also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

ty in q sriddle pan, So inches in d.
ameter, is a good family friend for if
forgotten and left on hot cover moth
ing burns in this metal pan and handle
with the asbestos bottom. Only &C.
for complete outfit. A 3-rint corn
pepper if bought at this sale, only lie.
Buy at special prices While the way is
open is good advice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Miss Maudc Fowler who is to read at
the Cecilia Concert in the Methodist
h Church Friday Dec A. is a graduate of
{ the Emerson school of oratory. Miss
Fowler possesses rare powers as an in
EteTpreter and great dramatic gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

u Rev G. y. Hayden Will begin Il course
of sermons, next Sunday morning, on
The Great Realities in Religion" On
the next six Sundays i'll turn he will
speak Oh THE Real God The Real
CHRIST" THE Real Church, The Real
Man" THE Real Punishment" The
Real Salvation.' During the winter a
course Of Sunday evening lectures on
vital ana practical topics will bc de-
liN,A.I.nl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Have you noticed how Messer-Perley
Cos. stock of <ohn Bros. nobby suits
has melted away since we have been
looking Zero in the face? "Every
garment received from the manufac-
turers this fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

How cold is j.? Bowditch &
Webster have q line of accurate Their
mometers for 10, Is & Csc. which are
certainly bargains. They also have
finer goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown. Spruce
street left on train 102, Friday after
n6cn, for Newburyport, Mass. called
there BIZ the death Of William and
Harriet Brown. brother and sister of
Mf.s Brown. No particulars are known
in Augusta other than the deaths oc-
3carred within few hours Of one an
DtLcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

4 nice chance again today, to buy
popular sheet music at Staples, Smith
d MoodS's at very low prices, 1oc.. 3
for 25c. Three of the latest talking
machines have arrived lately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

There was goodly party Of Angus
ta young people at Belgrade, Thurs
day evening, to take in the entertain
ment and dance by the local grange,
and q good time is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Folsoms delicious "Arion" chocolate
drops, soc. goods, only Soc. per ID. to-
day. Here is a rich treat following the
Thanksgiving feast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

The concert to be given by the
Cecilia Quartette and Miss Fowler
reader in the Methodist Church is pos
poncd until Friday Dec. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Yes, water, the pure diamond spring
water is almost free today. for new
customers. Only l cent a gallon just
to have You try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Nebber Bros. Of Gardiner, offer an
e-inch nappy. decorated, stippled gold
edge, former price 25 cents. for 10 cents,
today, or will give one of these hand
some dishes with pound OF tea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

DR.. ]. G. Wilton, V. S. is training
Alcantra Chief for the ice trotting.
The old Chief is feeling good and is
ready for the season to OPEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

The Fl. C. Barker Co. has Il surprise
for ladies. A Jersey, Close knit. fleece
lined. fur trimmed glove, for only 25c.
a pair, hardly seems possible, but they
are one Of Bankers" special bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Pulos popular candy corner, offer to-
day, their own assorted lemon lime and
other drops. 1T only Zoe per lib. Fancy
ribbon candy, Sc and their peanut taffy,
such as you know they make, only Sc
per ID. No candy more nutritious and
healthful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

c. II. Pcttis &. Go need some time to
recover from extra Thanksgiving work.
Today, one rich special fills the bill. A
fresh supply of those delicious choco-
late chips, such as "Pettis," makes,
only zoe per ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

1.-THE Nan Who Breaks His Oath
Cir. Dunnac,'s subject, Sunday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

LOCAL MATTERS.
The Lovers.

The Lovers.
The sky above was tender blue,
Ana golden was the weather.
When down q path Il foolish two
Came walking close together,
Her little hand In his was tight
with boldness we'll amazing,
And thus they sauntcred full in sight,
And every one agazinS!
1t matters not of things they talked
ProSaic, ordinary;
Tie fact was potent that they walked
4 different lanSuage-very.
Perhaps. because their heads We're turned
They deemed themselves Sequestered.
And thought they could not be diScerDed,
And BY rude glances pestcred.
How silly" laughed the grass and
brccZc-
And kissed each other over;
How silly" scoffed the honey-bees-
And straight caresecd the clover;
"iIcw silly" piped the frathered tribe
And fell to billing sweetiy;
"How silly" uuoth We Ill in Sibc,
And euTicd them completely.
December Smart Set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Brooks Hardware co. know of no bet
ter way Of calling in people who own
horses that they may see their fine and
extensive display Of fur robes, than by
making a very low price for special
fur robe for today and Monday. The
regular $40 robe for only $3.50 is big
special bargain for these two days only.
This is business as you will see when
you see this nice robe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Will YOU buy a lamp at big dis
count today? Pierce. 1919 Water St.
will give YOU chance on any one he
haS-same chance on dinner and COM
mode sets. also on Silver Plated ware.
Stock too large to enumerate. a few
left of the Fibre Wash Dishes at l.
cts. each. This offer will not disap-
point you if YOU call. Try it: buy for
Christmas before the special sales
cease. BE wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Whitman & Adams doll window is
really the opening of their holiday sea-
son. Here are the brilliant colors, the
life like bright eyes and all the cute
ways Of the new century doll. that SO
captivates and delights the little folks.
Here also are white & colorcd "Tams'
at half price SOC. now 25c. Ladies &
Misses hose supporters, We're 10c. now
sc. per pair see new ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

r special sale? He never can by SELL
ing Colgate's celebrated toilet soaps at
these low prices. The genuine Col
gate Clematis. 3 cakes in a box, only
2lc. You can pay 10c cake by wait
ing until Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

". Chernowskys specials are: A
ladies' wrist bag that has all the i'm
provcmcnts. the neat little pocket
book, looking glass. Sc. &c. a 75c.
article for only 42c. Don't be afraid
of this not being all that is claimed
Those heavy, firm. fleece lined hose
for ladies, regular 100. this sale, 12lac.
per pair. A fine soc. belt with large
buckle front and back. for only 23c.,
is u good example of the way Cher
nowsky" slaughters prices at these
times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

You may think this is not going to
be an ovcrshoc winter. All is, step
out any clear night and see the pc
culiar twinkle of the stars and get
ready. The East Side shoe store
makes II good offer for today and Mon
day. Regular $1.25 overshocs for 500
and those famous rolled edge rubbcrs
for children and misses. at special low
prices, also slippers, for any. day and
Christmas, lower now than later on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Swift 6. Turner will sell you an as
bestos stove mat for only &C. today
and Monday. No use asking for these.
No profit prices other days. The firm
aim to be consistent and mean what
they say. when they offer these very
low special prices for Saturday and
Monday, only. A new asbestos novel;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Don't miss seeing Russell & Wes-
ions new tiannelette patterns for
dressing sacks. kimonas. waists, &c.
&c. They are nice new styles, very
pretty. s to 81 yards in q pattern.
The special price of 21c for a pattern.
is really about half price for such
goods in the piece. Cold weather
may convince lots of women that they
would like to own durable. comfort
able and fine jacket. one better than
they possess but they cannot pay too
much for style" Here are 80 fine
jackets that sold at s12 to SIS. If you
buy today or Monday. the price will be
only $3.50 for a silk lined beautiful
garment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

Buckley & Goodrich will place on
sale today one lot premium pillow
cover embroidery outfits consisting of
one tinted linen pillow cover with at
tractive design; four skeins OF Salt
er's braided wash silk. suitable for
working pillow correctly: one embroid-
cry hoop: and one especially written
diagram lesson by an expert in art
needlework. All complete for only
25c. This is an unusual offer as you
are getting soc. worth for Csc Don't
fail to secure your share while the OPP
portunity lasts. Also your choice of
any s1.00 wrapper at the Peoples
Store today for 19c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

There may be a sort of cleaning up
of the bounteous Thanksgiving din
ner remnants today, and in some cases
of economical housekeeping. tonror-
row. Will be we'll to put in supply
of the favoritc log cabin cookies to
cheer up the children. Buy y price OF
+. NJ. Hayes, Jr., teams Or bakery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-28

II. Noel Sleeves, Hallowell, oilers To-?
his Saturday bargain, Smith Brothers
IS. B." Cough Drops for cents 4 box
or nine boxes for % cents. Also DR..
Freeman's Fir Balsam Waters 8 cents
a box or nine boxes for % cents. These
prices good today and Monday only.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
TERCENTENARY ADVOCATES
ASK FOR APPROPRIATION
Strong Tidewater Delegation Pleads
Before Legislature.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 3I.-A strong
delegation from Tidewater appeared be
fore the house committee on finance
yesterday in advocacy Of The S2O0. 600 ap-
preparation for the jamestown Exposi-
tion.
d LOwgnborg. director general. and II
L Page. of Norfolk. and o. D. Bachelor
and J l. Patton spoke in behalf Of the
bill. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee was present. and
he and the Hon. J. Taylor EIIyson will
make the final appeals next Thursday.
General Lee declared last night that
The 100000 was all that would ever be
asked from the State by the exposition.
He thinks the sale of stock, with con
trLbutioEs from the Government. cities.
and counties, VIII yield ample revenues.
The courts Of justice committee Of the
house last night reported favorabIy Mr..
Cummings bill amending the divorce
law so that partial divorce may be
made complete after three years. where
there has been no reconciliation.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
DONATIONS FOR PYTH1AN FAIR.

The donations committee for the com
ing Pythian Fair to be held at Wash
iEgton Light Infantry Armory in April
next is now well organized and at worH
soliciting donations and contributions.
This committee consists of the follow
ing officers and members: Thomas r.
Riley, chairman; Albert Kahlert, vice
chairman; Joseph F. Beck, treasurer;
Charles II. Fletcher, secretary; George
" Barkmann, s. D. Lincoln, George c.
Hough. J. ". HardeII. J. H Mitchell. j.
L. Marshall Samuel c. Palmer, Jesse
Grant. E. E. Simpson, Thomas c. Hen
derson, George Walker, Arthur CowsiIl
F. W. HeIbig. H. \ Nau, B. W Beebe.
julius Veidt. George ". BIackston, E. c.
Gill, John B. Henderson. B, laramie.
James NJ Clark, F H Hosford. F. ".
Behrens
This committee will hold meetings on
Wednesday night of each week at Grand
Lodge headquarters, Ninth and F
Streets, from now until the fair
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
MEMORIAL ROOMS IN
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
Furniture Desired for Several IN the
Kew Addition.

number OF admirers Of the work
that has been accomplished by Provi-
dence Hospital are now engaged in ar
ranging for furnishing memorial rooms
in the new addition which has been com
pIeted. The immense addition has been
turned over to the hospital authorities
by the builders, and as soon as 1t Is fur
nfshcd VIII DO ready for occupancy.
In accordance with custom in this city
many persons are claiming the privilege
Of furnishing rooms in memory Of de-
ceased relatives. Some OF the rooms are
already provided Tor in this manner, but
the sister superior desires to know II
individuals VIII furnish the others, be
fore the hospital funds are drawn upon
for the purpose.
As soon as the addition Is occupied
work viii be commenced upon recon
structiDg the front Of the old BUILDING
20 make it conform to the plans of the
new structure. When the improvements
are completed. Providence Hospital viii
be one Of the best appointed buildings
in the country devoted TO the care of the
sick.