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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Maurice Grau is -unquestionably 4
wonderful man. His successful man
agement of operate AFFAIRS mas iohs
been pronounced, but the climax = was
reached. this week, when all the artists
gathered around him at the close of the
seasons last performance and present
cd him a loving cup and an illumi-
mated address. And then Nordica,
Eames. Gadski, Sembrich, Schumann-
Heink and the other beautiful and won
derful prima donnas rushed to him and
kissed him. A person who can manage
the business affairs of great singers
and keep their esteem and affection as
Mr. Grau has done is one man in a
million.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

wise he is enjoying life in the bosom
'of his family, without any interfer-
ence thus far from the officers of the
law.
Now comes the question over which
the legal lights of Alabama are pom
dering. Is Tom Barth dead or alive in
the. eyes of the law? From his own
l,oint of view, the question is comfort
ably settled. Officially he has been
pronounced dead, duly executed ac-
,cording to the sentence of the court
and if he now prefers to consider him
self alive is not that his own affair and
purely unofficial and informal as far as
the blind goddess of justice is con-
Icerned? 1t isn't stated whether Tom is
white or colored. The fact that he was
tried and legally hanged tends to con-
tradict the supposition that he is a
negro which is induced by his tenacity
to life under adverse circumstances.
Anyway, here is to his health and good
behavior in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
When a Dead Man is Not Dead.

There is an interesting little legal
complication down in Alabama as the
result of the hanging of one Tom Barth
for murder. The execution was by
means off, rope i'll the ancient and dis
approved fashion, in the prison yard
and after the condemned man had
dangled through the trap for a time
the physician legally appointed under
the law pronounced him dead. But he
wasn't dead. His friends, to whom the
body was given, discovered signs of life
and with the aid of a physician he was
soon himself again. His throat is now
said tC be somewhat sore, but other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, April 50. j.
Reports of unreasonable weather and
prospects Of damage to the growing crops
strengthened the wheat market, today:
May closed 77A, July 721s@A. Primary
receipts AL ,S3i. Total receints ia cars.
HE leading futures closed as follows:
WHF.AT-May, IN; July, 72ls@A; Sept,
70ls@A
oATsmApril, 50; May, 1885,; July, sl%,
MESS PoRK-May, 1880; July, 17l5;
LAaRiD-May. o271a; July. 9io; Sept, g. IS.
SHORT RIBS-May, 9.52A; July, $50;
Cash quote tons were as follows:
FI4OUR-Quiet and steady. ~.
WHEAT--No. 2 spring, 7SH4; NO. ?, Il;
No 9 red. -6$4Gt77A.
CORN-No ,, IA: No. yellow. A..
OATS-No = 80: No. 3 white, 321aGtG6
RYE-No. ., tS6f49. IT,
BARLEY-Malting. 4Sdt55.
FI.ANsEED-No. /, 10y; No. l north
western, lie.
TIMOTHY SEEDS 55MG0.
MESS PORk-1I.37 /II17.J0
LARD-9,2 i2fO9,32i2.
SHORT RIBS. SIDES. 40GI9s0.
SHOULDERS-Salt 9.505D9 6l42.
SHORT CLEAR SIDiIS-9I5n9.Slk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
Or. En1nons'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hundreds of anxious women. There is positivs-
ly no other remedy known to medical science
that will 30 quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
anteed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter.
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds of
cases where others have failed. The most difii.
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 off
too long. Allletters truthfully answered. Re.
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after Ill effect upon the health. Sent by mail
securely sealed, $500. Money letters should DO
registered. DIR. j. w. EMMONS CO., ITO TpA-
mont ST.. Boston MaaA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Well. if the price of beef goes up
again. in spite of the Generalization
of the beef trust through the action
of the courts, it simply means that
the common people will have to eat
less beef and devote themselves more to
other forms of meat and a vegetarian
diet. The beef animal of the free
plains is vanishing product OF
the West, and his place cannot be
taken by cattle fed in enclosed pas
tures and in barns. The price of beef
win never be permanently as low as
it was few years ago. Population
increases and the number of cattle de-
creases arid the effect on the price OF
beef is inevitable. The high prices OF
coal taught our people lots about the
economy of fuel and the use of sub
stitutes, and If beef scars again a sim
liar lesson can we'll be learned in an
other line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Winston Churchill goes back to his
Cornish acres from the halls of legis-
lation at Concord, convinced that the
writing of historical novelist is a pas
time and a picnic in comps rison to the
making of laws. The experience of the
ambitions and energetic young writer
in New Hampshire politics has not
been happy one. He did not go to the
Legislature to shine in social circles or
to get material for a new book. He
took off his coat and tried to pass a
few bills which he thought ought to
pass. His pet measures were the free
ing of the toll bridges. the appropria-
tion of money for the st. Louis expo
sition and the cause of good roads and
he saw them all fail. One of them
passed the Legislature only to meet a
veto from Governor Bachelor. from
whose staff Col. Churchill accordingly
resigned. The young man deserved
better luck than fell to his lot. and we
hope he will keep in politics and try
again. .s a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

In his Fast day proclamation, the
governor of Maine said: wholly con-
trary to good sense and in spite of my
own convictions | do now appoint 4
Fast day. knowing nobody will observe
it, feeling sure that it is a mockery AND
farce, and wishing with all my heart
that it might be abolished and thus
enable me, to keep a clean conscience
That is the way to write a Fast day
proclamation.-Ma On. H.
Union.
That is the way a good many mer
would have written the Fast day proc
lamation, had they been governor OF
Maine--or, at least the way they think
they would have written it,-but the
Union man needs new pair of spec
tacles if he thinks Governor Hills
proclamation reads that way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
kENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate
Court. at AuPuSta i'm vacation Anf.il q

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate
Court, at Augusta, in vacation, April q.
A Certain Instrument purporting to be
q copy of the last will and testament of
EFT. county of Middlesex Mass. deceased,
having been presented for probate.
ORDERED. That notice thereof he
given three weeks successfully prior to
the second Monday of May. next, in the
Daily ISennebee Journal newspaper
printed In Augusta. that all persons inter-
then to be holden at Augusta, and show
cause. II any, why the said instrument
should not he proved. approved and al
lowed as the last will and testament of the
said deceased.
G. r. STEVENS, Judge
Attest: w. A. NEWCOMB. Register.
apr24dlaN3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

The first of May is usually the great
season of strikes, but, this year. the
industrial conditions are exception
ally peaceful Only in Lowell are there
labor troubles of any magnitude. Not
for many springs has the prospect been
so free from labor disturbances. Wagee
have beea-increased all along the line
mounting faster and further than the
cost of living. 81. e-a:s&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, April 20.
FLOUR-Unchanged spring patent, Az;
Mt5.00,
CORN-Firm; No yellow, 56b
OATS-Quict unchanged; Non clipped
43h
PORK, LARD AND BEEF-Unchanged
LAMB-Steady; Hale.
VEAL-Stcady; 9d10.
BUTrER--Luiet; Northern. 2gl.Go23.
CHEESF-Steady,f firm; 14kdtlo.
EGGS-Stcady; fancy, 1913; Eastern, L
MlS
POTATOES STEADY: HIebrons, 7Ja7S
SUGAR-UnChanged Sranulated, sc.
MILL FEED-Firm. unchanged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed Proposals will be received at Of
nee OF Treasurer, Eastern Branch y. II.
- s. Togus. Maine, until II o'clock
furnishing labor and material for erection
OF Gateways and Lodges at Eastern
Branch, N. IL: D.. V. s.. Togus, Maine. In
accordance with Instructions and ,spcciii-
cations, copies of which. with blank pro-
posals and other information. may be had
l upon application to Maj. A. l., Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
Assist Nature.

You have been told to ''hitch your
wagon to a star'-that Nature will as
sist you. That's all right. There are
times, however, when you should as
sist nature. and the spring is one of
these times. ''
Nature is now. undertaking to cleanse
your system-if you take Hoods Sar-
saparilla the undertaking will be sue
cessful. and your complexion bright
and clear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

General Miles charges against the
army in the Philippines read like the
product of a small mans disapr ointed
spite. They are a manifest attempt to
gain political capital for himself He
is welcome to all he can gain that way.
BY the way, would Bryan permit the
nomination of Miles in 1904?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
New York Produce Market.

New York, April -.
Cotton futures closed easy. April, -:
May, lG.55; June, 1903: July. 1905; August,
. 66; September. S.9i; October. S66: No
S.53.
Cotton spot closed quiet points higher
Miudling uplands, 1915; do, gulf 1100.
Sales. III bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
By the Govei nor

Erving Winslow has been heard
from. He says that Secretary Root
should be asked to resign. AS NOBODY
else seems disposed to mention the
matter to the secretary, Erving shouia
speak up and make the request HIM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

SkowheGan may bar circuses because
it is held that the poorer people spend
money that they can't afford to. we
have heard just such agitations against
shows, particularly repertoire COM
panleS which crowd in a dozen peflof-
manceS week and take lots OF money
out of town. OF course town or city
has right to shut out circus or a
theatre if it wants to. 1t is a pretty
delicate matter, however, to tell
man or Il woman that he or she snail
not spend the money they have earned
as they want to.' The poorer class are
not likely to get any more IN the way
of amusement than they deserve. Be
cause man is poor he is not neceS-
SarilY under public guardianship. Ii
the city is to assume to say what thcy
shall have in the way of amusement, II
may come to regulating what they
shall wear and what they shall eat. 1t
seems unreasonable to make drive at
this particular line of shows which only
come once or'twice in year while hall
shows which are much greater tax
upon those who patronlze them are not
protested against. 1t is no more the
citys business whether a man spends
Il dollar to go to a circus or show
than it is whether he has roast beef
or salt fish for dinner. or whether he
pays dollar more or less for his owl
or his wife's or his children's clothing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

The work of putting in new water
wheel at the Androscoggin has like
wise begun. Excavations have already
begun for the Pratt-White house on
Main street. The batters have already
been located for the Bean house on the
corner of Webstep and Walnut street
Mayor Shelton win also erect house
on Mountain avenue. Besides these IL
tenement block is being built on Lin
coin street opposite the Grand trunk
depot; tenement house on Knox street
on the lots sold by the city last win
ter. and besides these new buildings
several large improvements are peihS
made throughout the city so that wheh
the end of the, building season arrives
Lewiston will have added more to the
valuation of the city than in any recent
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Perhaps some Maine city has anna
teurs who could do better in comic
opera than those of Augusta did in
priscilla" but we doubt it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

James E. Dunning of Portland, has a
short story, The Two Apples" in the
and powerful sketch of shipWrecked
Maine sailors. starving on a raft at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

York Harbor is happy in the prospec'
of visit from Miss Roosevelt, this
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
rsa,as, e7oo PER YEAR.

~ noties whatever Will Do JAKE" Oh
oasignsd communications.
ne Journal cannot b held rsspons'o'~
Spr the preservation or return OF re-
Sscted communications.
ASdrsss al communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
DURLEIGH & FLINT. PublisAers.
AuGugt&, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Prosperous Milo now has 16 dwelling
houses in process of erection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Another Portland young man who is
winning an enviable reputation as Il
writer of short stories is Albert w. Toll
man. lawyer with offices in the Union
Mutual building, who has had three
stories. in the Youths Companion since
the beginning of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

The great blizzard in the Northwest
is headed this way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Shaplcigh and Topsham start the sea
son with the first forest fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
and Grain Co.; office, Opera Hous.
Block, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
L axatixe Bromo Ouinine
Cures a Cold In One Day, Grip n 2 Days
= m ~ on every
NOTICE.,

Beginning May 1st. the Union Fish Mar
kets will close their stores all day on<S Sim
days
q Per order of tie committee:
be-. .-,,irlr $50 - .rj aprfl2SI1E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
New, York Money Market.

New York, April 50.
Money easy; 2i@df3.
Prime mercantile paper 5hM%i
Sterling exchange strong with actual
business in bankers bills at 49,. 10nl.S1 =
for demand and at 4.Si50lhlSi.C0 for &c
days bills. t
Posted rates iS5 and 4.SS@I&.
Commercial bills 4S4MM$s.
Bar silver JIfs '
Mexican dollars Az.
Government bonds easier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

In the long list of contributors to the
Beecher. Memorial fund, filling several
columns in the Brooklyn Eagle, only
one Maine name appears, that of Presi-
dent William Dewitt Hyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

AS a feature of the opening of the
city gave a banquet to the wife of the
landlord. and the postprandial exer-
cises were of high order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

The time is at hand for the arranging
of the summer vacations When will
you take yours and where are you GO
ing to spend it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
j%*l1%S8llny8 GOSSIP
In May.

& a. s--~-~
In May.
When grosbeaks show damask rose
! Amid tile cherry blossoms, white,
And early robins nests disclose
To loving eyes a joyous sight; o..
When columbines like living Goals
Are cleaning 'gainst lichened rocks,
And at the foot of messy bOleS
Are young ancmoneS in f1ockS;
When ginger root beneath twin leaves
= ConcealS its duSky floral bell,
And snowy orchid shyly waves
In humid nook its fragrant spell;
When dandelion's coin of gold
Anew is mnted on the lawn,
AnG maple trees their fringe unfold
While warblcrs storm the groves at
dawn;
When these and more greet eye and ear,
Then strike thy tasks and come away,
1t is the joy month of the year,
And onward sweeps the tide of May.
John Burroughs, in the May Century.
The young trout will be queen of the
May.
Don't let the schools have monopoly
of Arbor Day.
is headed this way.
Shaplcigh and Topsham start the sea-
son with the first forest fires.
Prosperous Milo now has 16 dwelling
houses in process of erection.
York Harbor is happy in the prospect
of visit from Miss Roosevelt, this
summer.
Perhaps some Maine city has anna
teurs who could do better in comic
opera than those of Augusta did in
Priscilla" but we doubt it.
James E. Dunnng of Portland, has a
short story, The Two Apples" in the
Atlantic for May. 1t is a grewsome
and powerful sketch of shipwrecked
Maine sailors. starving on a raft at
sea.
Another Portland young man who is
winning an envabe reputation as Il
man. q lawyer with offices in the Union
Mutual building. who has had three
stories in the Youths Companion since
the beginning of the year.
The time is at hand for the arranging
of the summer vacations. When will
you take yours and where are you 60
ing to spend it?
In the long list of contributors to the
Beecher Memorial fund, filling several
columns in the Brooklyn Eagle only
one Maine name appears, that of Presi-
dent William Dewitt Hyde.
AS feature of the opening of the
city gave a banquet to the wife of the
Landlord. and the postprandial exer-
cises were of a high order.
Portland Argus: New Hampshire is
now thinking of expanding Old Home
week into an Old Home Month. APP
parently the Granite State is of the
opinion that it cannot have too much
of good thing. Maine, however, will
be content to stick NO the original pro-
gram; that is, if any program shows
UP this year. The Old Home week out
look in this State for 1903 is not exact
ly exhilarating.
Lewiston will be a city of improve
ments for the rest of the summer The
stone and brick masons and the car
penters will be kept busy throughout
the season. Every section of the city
is the scene of some Improvement. Ex-
cavations are going on for the theatre.
A new business block is to be erected
on Lisbon street. The Bates mill store
house will soon begin to take FORM The
machine shop and supply room for the
Hill mill will also soon be under way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

The young trout will be queen of the
May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

Don't let the schools have monopoly
of Arbor Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01

When these and more greet eye ana ear,
Then strike thy tasks and come away,
1t is the joy month of the year,
And onward sweeps the tide of May.
John Burroughs, in the May Century.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-09
Road to Burrows Park.

AS a preliminary in the building
of the Silverton Northern railroad
from Eureka to Animas Forks and
possibly to Lake City, Mr.. Otto Mears
was an arrival in our city last Mon.
day He was accompanied by Survey
or Thomas Wigglesworth of Durango.
and the two occupied the greater part
of the week in and around Eureka,
from where the Silverton Northern
will be extended into absolutely the
best mining section of this and Hins-
dale county. The building of this
road means much for our immediate
vicinity and no little for the entire
state. 1t will open up many large
and now dormant properties and new
section in the upper Animas river
country, including the Burrows Park
section. Work will be started ON this
new piece of road as early as possible.
-Silverton Standard.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-09

The action of the mayor at the
council meeting last evening for insist
ing on rock pile upon which crimi-
mails may work out their fines is to be
commanded. but it is very plain to
be seen that that the council does not
exactly coincide with the mayors $
ideas. Each one has different
opinion and one thinks the attempt to
get work out of hoboes will cost more
than it comes to. The fact Of rock
pile being established in Florence
will soon reach the ears Of the pro-
fessional bum and he will soon give
Florence the go by. That is one good
reason and the principal one for
creating the department.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-09
Means Prosperity.

Captain b. F. Moore said today
that the coal discoveries on Turkey
creek will be the largest means of
prosperity Pueblo county has ever
received. He said he had burned
some Of the coal found there in his
own stove and that it was just rs good
as any coal ever brought into the
state Of Colorado. He says that the
vein at Turkey creek is twenty six
inches in depth and that he believes
another VEN much thicker will be
found beneath it. During the past
few days there have been ten claims
filed at the land Office here in the
Turkey creek territory and today
there have been several citizens leave
for that region to take up locations. -
Pueblo Correspondent Denver News.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-09
Circus is In Pueblo.

Sells Brothers and Downs big
circus got into town last night and
now instsiied upon the grounds near
the Mineral Palace ready for the show
today. The show came in early last
evening upon the Santa Fe and un-
loaded at the Santa Fe stone depot,
On account Of the enormous amount
of luggage carried by the circus. it
was some time before it got fully un-
loaded and the usual crowd Of people
was present to watch the proceeding.
The show is one of the largest, which
ever visited Pueblo and has the usual
accompaniment of startling animals
This morning there will be big
parade, following which the show
will come in the afternoon and even
ing. Pueblo Chieftain.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-09
The Passing of a Famous Wit.

MAX O'Rell." the well-known
French author and lecturer. died in
Paris. May "a. indirectly from the
result of an operation for appendicitis
which he was compelled to undergo
in New York last year. His real
name was Paul Blouet, and he was
born in Brittany in 1913. He passed
through the Ecole Militaire, entered
the army as lieutenant, and took
part in the Franco -Prussian war. He
was made prisoner after the famous
charge at Worth, where his regiment
was decimated, and on his release
went to Paris to fight the Commune.
He was wounded. compelled to resign,
and then took up his life-career of
journalism. He achieved vide rep
utation through his books on the peo-
Pile of England, France and America.
Among the best t-known are John Bull
and His Island, - Her Royal High
pess Woman.'' and "a Frenchman in
America. Max O'Rell was the
prince of conversationalists and made
hosts of friends and admirers where
ever his wanderings took him, which
practically included the civilized
world. He WAS particularly we'll
known in the United States because
of his newspaper writings. Collier s