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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09

4 wanderer in Maple Grove, Baths
old cemetery will come across pol
ished black marble headstone with this
fragment thereon inscribed:
Farewell to YOU dear friends in gloom
l see my bright star sink in darkness
away,
And ] ask to myself if a bright sunny
morrow
Shall dawn on the heart that has squan-
dered its day
The lines are from the poem Fare
we'll" by Moses Owen, author of
plymouth Church." THE Returned
Maine Battle Flags" and other poems
of much merit and considerable popu-
larity a generation since and the stone
marked that poets resting place. 1t
was erected by the alumni of the Bath
High school in memory of one of that
Institutions most gifted graduates.
The sons and daughters of Portland
who are looking forward to the sum-
mer holidays in the old home should
bear in mind that there is to be great
show in that vicinity next July or Au-
gust, dates to be announced later
Uncle Sam is the proprietor of this
mammoth exhibition and he is going to
play at war off the harbor mouth. The
big ships of the new navy will try to
capture Portland and the troops on
shore will endeavor to hold the fort.
The military experts will figure out
after it is all over whether the city is
in the grasp of a foreign power or
whether the stars and stripes are still
flying at Fort Preble and on the city
hail. To the home conner the war
games will be a rare attraction as a
spectacle as they will be the cause of
the summoning of small army to the
town and later the presence in the har-
boz of the victorious or vanquished
feet. 1t is known that there are to be
thousands of troops engaged for orders
have beeniissued for the collection of a
great store of rations. Evidently the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09
Boston Produce Market.

Boston Produce Market.
Boston, April S.
FLOUR-Firmer; spring patent, ALSO
A. -.
CORN-Steady; No yellow, 81.
OATS-Ouiet; No clipped, 43h.
PORK-Steady; .21022.25.
LARD-Stcady; 12MMlS.
BEEF-F'irn; extra sides, S@SA light
grass and cows, 6;a0p1.
I.AMB-Steady; Tm11.
VEAI.-Steady; S010.
BUTTER Firm; Northern. 26l.M27
EGGsSteady: Eastern, i6m17
POTATOES Steady; Hebrons, $3.50.
SUGAR--u Unchanged; ass.
COTTONSEED MEAIl-2650lt2I.
MIXED FIFiD-1902G.50.
3RAN-Spring, 17.25Gl750.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
and Grain Co.; office, Opera House
Block, Augusta, Maine.
Tel. 52-2. +. d. Crissman, Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09

take money froh, tire sale Of stock
AND LIGHTING PLANT. Our ORES
them for fluxins purposes, they Al
Freishting and Treating ton of ore
about so tons day from No. I and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09

They mistake their man if they think
to intimidate Sheriff Cummings by SUI
ing him for false arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09

At mile-a minute rate,
You have got 1t; quit your workin',
An begin a-diggin' bait
Kansas City Star.
Neither Augusta nor Waterville will
long be without good companies in the
National Guard, and there is no reason
why they should be.
The Portland newspaper man who
has gone into the ministry, or any man
who goes from the sanctum to the pull
pit, goes to reduced audiences and
smaller field of labor.
Brewer breathes more easily. The
vicious wild beast which has terrorzed
the city at night has been shot, and
proves to be a weasel.
They mistake their man if they think
to intimidate Sheriff Cummings by SUI
ing him for false arrest.
Portland leads off with a $500 APP
preparation for 4th Of July. An ex-
change suggests that one of the ''set
pieces" in the fireworks, should repre-
sent the State Capitol en- Munjoy Hill.
Mrs. Nelson A. Miles, wife of the
head of the United States army, has
made application for cottage at York
the coming summer. General Miles and
family have been at the harbor sew
eral seasons but have never occupied
cottage there before.
Gardiner Independent: Augusta folks
are not doing much worrying over los
ing the Capitol. The State has spent
too much money in permanent i'm
provements in our sister city to get up,
walk out and leave them to the spiders
and cobwebs, at least for a few years
to come.
1t is pleasing to note that Boston
lady, whose death recently occurred
left the sum of $4,000 to aid in carrying
on the good work at Rosemary cottage
in Eliot. The money could not have
been given for better purpose, as this
beautiful summer home, where many
| poor children and overworked mothers
are given two weeks outing away
from the sitting heat of the city, is a
wise philanthropy which does untold
| good, and no one ever visited the place
without becoming enthusiastic over
what is accomplished there. Rosemary
cottage was founded about fourteen
years ago by Mrs. Farmer, mother of
Miss Sarah J. Farmer, and is managed
by the Boston city missionary society
and supported by the fresh air fund of
that city. About $50 mothers and chill
dren are given two weeks outing at
this ideal summer home each year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09
Thursday, the twenty Day o.
April,

Instant, as Fast Day.
Upon this day let all unnecessary labor
be suspended and in Difference to the pur-
pose for which 1t was founded, let 1t be
properly observed and respected through
out the entire State.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta,
this first day of April, In the year Of our
: Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three, and Of the Independence of the
bred and twenty seventh.
BY the Governor:
JOHN F. HILL.
BYRON BOYD.
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with the custom which
has prevailed since the time of the Pill
grims with the advice Of the Executive
Council, hereby designate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-09

Portland leads off with a $500 ap-
preparation for 4th of July. An ex-
change suggests that one of the "set
pieces" in the fireworks, should repre-
sent the State Capitol en- Munjoy Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
.Ih.. Mammoth CGXe Rnt.

The cavern rat. found in the Nam
moth cave Of Kentucky. is Of a soft,
blush color. with white neck and feet
1t has enormous eyes, black as night
but quite uaprovided withan iris. These
eyes are perfectly insensiblc to light,
and when the experiment has been
made Of catching II cavern rat and
turning 1t loose in bright sunlight II
plumbers about. striking itself against
everything. is unable to provide Itself
with food and finally falls down AMI
dies. In its native depths, however,
it is able to lead Il comfortable enough
existence. as its enormously long wills
kers are so extremely sensitive that
they enable it to find its way rapidly
through the darkness. The principal
food of the cavern rat consists Of Il
kind Of lari,c cricket Of pale yellow
color and. like most other cave dwell
ers, itself perfectly blind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
The Lilies.

Two thousand years ago it was sup
posed that water lilies closed their
flowers at night and retreated far un-
der water. TO emerge again ut sunrise.
This was Pliny's view. and it was not
impeached until the English botanist
John Ray. in 1858. first doubted its
veracity.
The great lily Of Zanzibar. one of the
grandest of the lily family, opens its
flowers. ten inches wide between II in
the morning and in the afternoon.
They are of the richest royal blue,
with from $40 TO 900 golden stamens
in the center, and they remain open
four or five days.
1t is not generally known that there
are lilies that have nocturnal habits
night boomers as well as day bloom
ers. They are very punctual timekeep'
ers. too. opening and closing with com
mcndablc regularity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Rarpera In Europe.

"a sure Way To- br>ak yourself of the
habit of going TO barber shop to get
shaved is TO travel in Europe" said
man who has Travelled. II remember
that when first went to Europe
thought that ! would never be able to
learn to shave myself and that was
helpless 50 far as this was concerned.
| didn't finish my trip through Europe
before | took up shaving. and now !
shave myself all the time. The barber
shops In Europe. except in England
and few of the larger cities, are the
worst of their kind in the world. There
are no modern conveniences and mighty
little of sanitary nature. The chairs
are uncomfortable, and the BARRIERS are
Indifferent about how they shave you
or what they do with you. They place
a big bowl in your lap, and when they
have finished with you the superstition
is that you will wash your own face in
the bowl. There Is none Of the little
luxuries we have over here in the way
of bay rum. witch hazel, hot towels,
hot water, etc. The American barber
shops are tie neatest and cleanest In
the world. without exception. Wash
ington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Matrimonial PrnmOtiHn

The extent to which tie lingo Of the
navy Is used as slang in the families
of naval officers. particularly among
the women. is instanced by little
story now going the rounds in Wash
ingtOn.
The youngest daughter Of promi-
nent naval officer was entertaining q
friend who had called to congratulate
the eldest daughter. who lately had be-
come engaged to captain in the same
service as her father. The friend. re-
marking upon the engagement. sug-
ges ed that the youngest daughter
doubtless would miss her big sister,
whereupon the girl addressed quickly
replied:
"Oh, dear. yes! But just think Of it
I am advanced number"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Cats Fond of Olives.

81 have often wondered If all cats
like olives" remarked Germantown
woman who is very fond Of the feline
tribe. "All mine do. and | have six.
Olives are usually an acquired taste
with the human race. but cats seem to
take to them naturally: at least mine
do. An olive will set any one of them
into paroXysms Of JOY. They will leave
milk or fish or any other article of food
for it. purring and rolling over it much
as though it might have the intoxicat-
ing effect of catnip before they finally
cat it. have often tried olives on
other cats in the hot ses of friends and
have found them equally appreciatlve.
only they prefer their olives cut up
into pieces "-Phladelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
CAuTIONl

This is not a gentle word-but when
you think how liable you are not to
purchase the only remedy universally
known and a remedy that has had the
largest sale of any medicine in the world
since 1868 for the cure and treatment of
Consumption and Throat and Lung
troubles without losing its great popu-
larity all these years, you will be thank
full we called your attention to Boschee's
German Syrup. There are so many
ordinary cough remedies made by drug
gists and others that are cheap and good
for light colds perhaps, but for severe
Coughs, Bronchitis, Croup-and especial
ly for Consumption, where there is diff
cult expectoration and coughing during
the nights and mornings, there is moth
ing like German Syrup. The 25 cent
size has just been introduced this year.
Regular size Is cents. F. A. Shurtleff
& Co
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Mexico,s Hot Pepper Sellers.


The hot pepper seller of Mexico is
q merchant who derives his livelihood
from the fact that the Mexican must
have his peppers, whatever else he may
deny himself. They are brought to his
door by the countryman, or he may go
to the market place and find them
spread out for sale on mating. The
market man. while dressed inexpen-
sively as far as his bodily garb is con-
cerned, wears in nearly every instance
an elaborate Lead covering.
Some of these MeXicans own hats
that cost rs much as the rest Of their
wardrobe. The pride of the white man
in his panama is not to be compared to
that of the Mexican In his sombrero.
1t is Il racial characteristic which finds
its counterpart in the apron of the
Portuguese onion seller. Her Occupa-
ton may be lowly. but her apron might
be that of woman Of higher degree.
Plush edged with fur Is not uncom-
neutrality-suspicious. Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Hard on the Minister. Wife

A Scottish minister lately returned
home from long holiday trip on which
he. had been accompanied by his wife.
At prayer meeting shortly afterward
an elder offered up thanks for the min
ister's safe return. but unfortunately
put his foot in it. 70 Lord" he said.
1--WE thank thee for bringing our pastor
safe home. and his dear wife, too. o
Lord. for thou preservest man and
bsastt'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Doan'S
Kidney Pills,
A Modern Medicine for
Every Kidney Ill.

Mr.. T. II. Hughes. of Saxtons River, VI,
employed by h. +. Locke K Co., says: My
kidneys did not act properly for years, anu
il gradually grew on me. For two or tnree
wears they troubled me very mucn Win
dull. aching pain across my back anu IN
INV loIns. liz / stood on my feet Tor any
length OF time. felt the pain across my
hack more and my legs became NUMB.
When the pain In my back got so PAD tnat
I could stand 1t no longer, put on piasters,
and used a great many OF them, put they
only afforded me temporary RELIEF. also
nsed medicines Of all kinds. but they dld
NOT reach the cause. ] saw Doan's Kidney
pills advertised. and so well recommended;
that / was Induced TO give them q triai, anu
/ got them at Andrews drug store. They
gave me immediate relief. After the treat
ment I seldom felt any symptoms OF my
former troubles, but when l did l TOOK
few OF Doan's Kidney Pills and II soon
left me. My rheumatic pains were not SO
severe. and ! did not have that tired, IAN
guild feeling. i had more energy IN doing
INV work and give all the credit to poan
Kidney pills. They did me great deal
OF good. and I feel justified In recommeha-
ing them to others as a good ana reiiao'e
poan's Kidney Pills for sale BY all drug
gists; so cents per box. Foster-Miiburn oo's
Buffalo, y. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Horae Racing.

In this world. If You live long enough,
you will grow tired Of everything-of
men and women. Of yachts and dinners,
of politics and money making-but
when the fascination of the race horse
gets into the blood 1t never leaves. 1t
is the greatest sport and the poorest
business ever devised by man.-Pierre
Lorillard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

The art of making glass WAS intro.
duced into Japan about 100 years ago
by q Hollandcr. who settled ut Osaka.
For several generations the knowledge
of the process WAS confined to single
family. and il was not until about 1879
that the employment OF coal instead OF
charcoal and the construction of brick
chimueys enabled the manufacturers
to Introduce improvements which placed
the industry on substantial basis.
Osaka has continued to be the center
of the industry and now manufactures
for export besides supplying the home
demand
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Key to the Puxxler.

No. 3S6.-Word Square: l. Elbow. 2
Larch. 3. Brace. 1. Occur. 3. Where
No. 3SI.-Picture Puzzle: A stitch In
time saves nine.
No. 3SS- Enigma: Honest.
No. 3S9.-A Thanks: living Dinner
Fish QIamilton Fish, Turkey. Lamb
Potato, Corn Corvallis. Rect (beaO
Pumpkin Pie. Hickory nuts. Oranges
East and South.
No. 39O.-Charade: Man haitian.
No. 391.-A Novel Zigzag: ALFRED
Tennyson: The Lotus Eaters. Cross
words-1. Act. 2. Heel. 3. Fate. 4
Layer. 5. Echo. G. Tanned. 4 Thou
8. Stone. 0. Nine. 10. Alien. IL
Yacht. II. Egress. ID. Order. IL
Ewoon.
No. 800. Additions: Danger
Dandy. D-rear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Queer Dreams.

A professor of mathematics dreamed
that his son was under the radical
sign. and he could not get him out.
A Boston drawing teacher had a
similar experience. She had been study
Ing perspective one evening, and dur
Ing the night her sister heard her CROP
Ing about the room and opening and
closing bureau drawers. "What are
you hunting for, Mary" inquired the
sister. ooh. dear" moaned the SOM
nambulist. 81 can't find the vanishing
pointw Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
GOOD FOR CHILDREN.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re-
lief in all cases of Cough, Group and
Grippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble.
1t draws out the Inflammation, heals and
soothes and cures permanently by ena-
bling the lungs to contribute pure life
giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the
blood and tissues. DR.. Armstrong of
Della, Tex, prescribes it daily and says
there is no better cough remedy made.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
No. 387.-Novel Piasonals.

From to = and from 3 to 4, a cele
brated novelist; from 3'o =, arrays.
Crosswords Qeft hand side: l. De
ceived. =. Not so long, ). TO brighten
suddenly. 1. \ feminine stage player.
5. Shrubs that the ancients considered
sacred to Venus. q. An umpire. Z.
One of the titles of the date Queen Vic
toria.
Crosswords fright hard sidel: l. One
who dreams. > Capable Of exciting
laughter. B To cover with hard
case. 1. Becomes i'll. 3. a substance
which will dissolve another. 6. To
charm by sorcery. Z. Certain near re-
lations
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Eastern Argus
lSO3..l0O4.
Daily and Weekly.

The Eastern Argus has started upon Its second
century of faithful and progressive service as
the leading Democratic paper Of Maine, fully
equipped to meet all the requirements OF Its
large and growing circulation.
First and foremost the Argus is Maine news
paper devoted to the interests Of the State OF
Maine, and especially of the First District. 1t
aims to cover the local field with painstaking
thoroughness and intelligence.
Politically 1t will continue to advocate the prn'
ciples of Jefrersonian democracy with which II
has been identified for hundred years. sincerely,
earnestly and courteously, without fear and
without malice.
The news of the world will be Complementary
covered from day to day, and all the news Of
interest to Maine readers will be found In Its
columns.
The Argus devotes particular attention to
Business and Financial interests, Its shipping
reports being unrivalled for accuracy and CON-
pleteness.
In all its various OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and
Pastimes, Women's interests, Music and the
Drama, Man About Town, Social news and the
like, the Argus will be stronger than ever, while
in carefully selected miscellaneous reading In
all departments of human interest the Argus
will be an indispensable family paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
THE LONE STAR STATE.

Down in Texas at Yoasum, is big
dry goods firm of which Mr.. j. NJ. Halter
is the head. Mr.. Halter an one of his
trips east to buy goods said to friend
who was with him in the palace car,
"Here, take one of these Little Early
Risers upon retiring and you will be up
early in the morning feeling good" For
the clark brown" taste, headache and
that logy feeling DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are the best pills to use. Sold by
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
No. ao4.-postm.n.. Pu..l,

NO. 5St.-fostm"h Eue'
A youth received letter which made
him a guide to navigarors.
An intensely wicked person received
a letter and was transformed into a
trustworthy companion.
An American poet received a letter
and became bishop of Rome.
A French cook received letter
which made him CON mander.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
The Cu.tom of the Country.

A traveller met man barefoot and
asked. "Is it the custOm,of this country
for the men to 20 without shoes?
"Waal," was the drawing reply.
some of us does. but most of us tends
10 our own business"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOX

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOX
ia the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: 81 had the piles for
twenty years. tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured me-" 1t
is a combination of the healing proper
ties of Witch Hazel with antiseptics and
emollients; relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding piles, sores, cuts, bruises, ecze-
ma, salt rheum and all shin diseases.
Sold bv r. A. Shurtleff & Co,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Nh. 3g5-Churade

Take the same little word for my FIRST
and my THIRD:
In the MIDDLE place two letters more.
Which will give short term which II
frequently heard
When children their mothers implore.
Ny WHOLE is fruit
Which epicures love;
The name you can guess.
AS you read the above.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Easy Enough.

Johnnie" asked his father of little
kindergarten pupil. do, YOU know how
to make Maltese crosST
ayes, sir, | sho' do"
"Well, tell me how You do it,"
"Why, you just step on her tail.
That's ALL"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
KODOL DYSPEPSIA CURE

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich
blood, health and strength. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout tissues,
purifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of West
Virginia, says, ~ have used number
of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found it to be very effective and,
indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments. recommend it to my friends. ~
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
TIE fms

The Daily Argus is sent for so cents per month,
or 5000 per year in advance, and 500 al the
end of the year. free of postage.
The Weekly Argus, INCLUDING THE
SATURDAY EDITION, Is sent at these rates -
One copy, one year, free of postage, sl5O in adj
vance or $500 at the end Of the year. Clubs OF
5, free Of postage, $500 in advance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

W.-They tell me, Professor, that you
have mastered all the modern tongues"
Professor-"All but twO-my wife's and
her mother,Sw
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

sis this a good place for trout?" in
quired the angler, who had just arrived.
at seems to be-" replied the other, who
had been fishing patiently for hours.
"They don't appear to be disposed to
leave it,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
WEEKLY ARGUS.

The Weekly Argus will keep up Its old.time
reputation as a family newspaper, covering the
news OF the State and giving careful attention to
Its markets and ship news reports. Subscribers
to the Weekly Argus are entitled othe Saturday
edition of the Daily Argus. This practically
makes the Weekly semi.Weekly and gives
the subscriber large volume Of news for a
small amount of money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

Mrs. Short-"Our new reighbOrs are
very shiftless." Mr.. ShoIt-"HOw do
YOU know" Mrs. Short-"Whenever I
want to borrow anything they never
have Il"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
l(!5tgygn[||EaER
No aea-E..v ,Met.<rams.

/. Behead kind of rod and leave
person given to unlawful arts.
2. Syncopate and tTanspose the per-
son and leave small portion.
8. Transpose the portion and leave a
proposition.
4. Curtail the proposition and leave
a man of genius.
). Behead the man of genius and
leave Il pronOun.
o. Curtail the proncun and leave q
beverage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

May-"Did Clara's husband leave her
much when he died?" Belle-"He left
enough to make her comfortable, but
not enough to get her second hus-
band"