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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

chains. The room being somewhat
dark as the shower proceeded young
Morrison started to light lamp in the
chandelier He had stepped into a
chair and reached up his hand to grasp
tie lamp when bolt of lightning
struck the roof passed down the
chains holding the lamps, through his
body and the floor Of the building.
The bolt struck the boy. on the right
side of his head, passed entirely
around his body then through II,
passing down hte left leg and tearing
the shoe from his foot. The course
of the bolt could be traced by purns
on the body and where it went through
the body there was a hole an men IN
diameter and a piece torn from the
heart in its passage. All the other
boys in the room were more or less
injured by the shock, several of them
having their hair singed and burns on
their bodies. A brother OF the dead
boy was in the room at the time ana
Witnessed the awful accident.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
The Latest Railroad Horror.

The wrecking of Il fast express train
over a hundred human lives, adds an
other to this years long record of aw-
rul calamties. After such an accident
it is never a difficult matter for those
at a distance to point out that it could
nave been averted if proper precautions
had been taken. Such criticism can
not restore the lives which We're lost
and it seldom results in preventing
similar catastrophes IN the future.
About all that can be safely said of this
train wreck is that II was n most sor-
rowful and pathetic accident, and then
1t seems an unspeakable pity that SO
many innocent lives should have ended
I'm such sudden and awful fashion. It
is difficult to understand why n bridge
over a desert arroyo. which the sudden
rains had turned into wild torrent,
was not inspected before the train at
tempted to pass over it or even ap-
proach it. Certainly ii must have been
known that such n food must render
the banks an insecure resting place for
the piers of bridges.
Trains are run in the West however
in a more happy -go-lucky fashion thar
in the East and considering that there
are thousan nds of just such dry creeks -
crossed by railroad bridges in the arid
West. it is a wonder that there have
not been such disasters in the past. The
terrible force with which the water
was sweeping forward is shown by the
fact that some of the cars were carried
a mile below the bridge. and yet the en-
gneer ran upon the bridge while the
water was actually flowing over the
trestle. The accounts make it appear
like the worst kind of recklessness
but as We said above it is easy enough
after such a thing is done to point out
the mistake and show that greater care
should have been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
U. S. Army is Superior.

England's Field Marshal has a good
word for our troops. He says 1.-The Ameri-
can government pay their men well with
the result that their army is one of the
llnest In the world" He then urges the
English government to adopt a similar
method of obtaining recruits Prominent
pnysic1ans everywhere always urge sickly
Stomach Bitters at the first symptom OF a
disordered stomach. weak kidneys or in
active liver. They knows that il will cure
if such thing is possible Get bottle
to;d, today from ypur drqggist and give it a
the very first dose. For restoring the am
petite inducing sound sleep, promoting
regularity ni~omen. or to cure dizziness
fainting spele pains in the back or
sensia s.Gsen n i elS Indigestion. or dys
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

japanese Journalism is developing on
western lines and with surprising
rapidity. The events Of the present
war are responsible for extras which
are sold on the street in the American
fashion. The newsmen run barelegped
with sort of napkin around the head
and small bell at the belt, which
rings as they go. When the war news
is lively the extras come out in a cor
respondingly lively manner one after
the other, and are liberally patronized.
The sensational reporter has appeared
there, as well as the female journalist.
and things are "whooped up" more than
they used to be. One consequence
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

Walter Bush, for many years lead
ing Democrat in Peoria, ILL.,. and for
merly president of the board OF trade
in that city, has just declined to accept
the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress in his district, and has issued a
statement in which he declares that he
shall vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks
1T the coming election. He vigorously
denounces the ST. Louis platform as
"slush." and says that he would be a
hEpocrite and coward to remain 4
Democrat and submit to the domina-
ton of the New York faction which
forced Parker's nomination upon the
party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

a Democratic paper out I'm Kansas
the Arcadia Times. has decided that
the best way out of its political
aiflictions is to ignore the fact that
there is campaign on the program
this year. The editor has been a
Democrat ail his life and cannot make
up his mind to bolt the ticket. but he
explains the situation as follows: I'VE
shall vote for Parker. Roosevelt will
be elected. 1t will take six figures to
write his majority in Kansas. This
is our individual opinion and this is the
first. last and only mention of the mat
ter in these columns" He is a wise
editor. and it is not at all unlikely that
his paper Will at once win great circu-
lation among Democratic readers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

| 4i:,Gp4.85 "''er strairs
" NHEAT-Receipts, S.O0. s.,.
futures: spot firm; No. rsd 'ales, 5,41s
! vator: No. red. l0a Z O n aTTpminaI Ii
northern Duluth. IL q h soat: aet: No
hard Manitoba, 1O7 o b aaca.dl; No.
CoRN-Receipts, 8S.s25: exnar.
sales. 1000 futures: spot east. u. H.:
elevator and J5tA O b afIoat No. q
low. 6lE; No. whsle. 90 No. : ys
oATS-Receipts. 1900; exports =.
SLOW; mixed. 26Qt32 lbs, 4isti3. %, ~
M40 lbs, 45dt52 white
LARD-Dull; refined quiet.
PORK-Slow
raeti,l, BdTTERmlrregular; T Do prices unehan,.
ootais EGGsre,irm; = Firm; prices unchanged. :,
ern, 1.37n162 anu soua
TALL LI.OW-Steady.
COTTON SEED OII~Steadv
BBAGES-Steady.
FREIGHTS to Liverpool STEADY
PIG IRON-Quiet.
COPPER-Dull.
LEAD-.luiet.
TlN-Quiet; Straights, 26. .72Illae Ga.
SPELTER-Quiet H
SCGAR-Raw, strong; fair ref,raa NJ
centrifugal. SO test, Al: refined trr
Z, 4.75; No. 8. 40; No. 3, 4.gi: No "a
No. II, ASS; No. u. 45O; No. Il iE.
IA, 40; confectioners A, sos: mo"a y
5.55; cut loaf. $50; crushed, $50: pouta.
granulated, $50; cubes, 50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
The Democratic Executive Committee.

SShIOSt dktS @~SSeeNS
In it's role as "trust-buster' and as
champion Of the masses" against the
money power," the Democratic party
presents very sorry spectacle in the
present campaign. The executive staH
of the rational committee, which mas
direct and active management OF the
Democratic campaign, reads ike
select and exclusive gathering OF pluto
Gratis. and il any trust busting -
done by the Democracy In the heai
future it will be because the trusts are
in political conspiracy to Smash
themselves. Just glance at the per-
so4inel Of that executive committee VIII
show how little true democracy there
is in the management of the Deih-
ocratic party of today.
II is true that the chairman OF the
national committee. Thomas Tagg''r' oi
Indiana, is not a plutocrat. he Is
.'practical' politician, whose het''o'is
AT home have been more effective IMAM
,roiseworthy. Some New York DEM
ocr,tic editors went so far as TO re!er
to him. before his appointment as 'he
notorious Tom Taggart." ana calied
attention to the famous gambling olFe'
AZ French Lick. Indiana. for which ne
IS responsible. But let those innings
pass. Undoubtedly Mr.. Taggart'
,donted citizen though he is, is more
d.,oocrotic and nearer to the American
masses for whose welfare the DEM
ocratic party is so Vociferousiy
eolicitous. than his associates upon the
committee.
Here is the list Of the men who make
nm the executive committee: August
R.lnont Of New York, one Of the most
monument hnanciers in the country
and actively connected with many
trusts and monopolies; worth many
millions ana director in over 10 railroad
and other corporations. John r.
Mclean of Ohio. multi-millionaire.
known 1t home as Doodle Johnnie"
and notorious for his debauchery of
nolitics in Ohio: he has been repudiated
hy TIE people of his own state and even
nv his own party. James NJ. Guffey of
PENNSYLVANIA, also multi-millionaire,
closely associated with the Standard
Oil interests and director in many gas
and mining companies. James Smith,
Jr.. of New Jersey, another multi-mil-
lionaire, connected with numerous
| trusts and corporations. especially rail-
| roads. james :. Martin Of Virginia,
| railroad lawyer and stock holder in
many corporations. who owes his cleo
| ton to the United States Senate to
| Wisconsin, another railroad ana
| corporation lawyer who has less wealth
| to roll in than the others mentioned but
| whose interests are wholly bound up in
| great corporations which he serves.
| Such is the makeup of the executive
| committee which will manage the
Democratic campaign. OF its six MEM
| bers, four are multi-milliOnaireS and
the other two are rich men. all active
" identified with great corporations
and trusts. Who believes for a minute
that the party whose affairs are man
aged by such trust magnates. will
make good any Of its high-sounding
promises about checking the power of
great corporations. The country will
| prefer not to be saved from the trusts
rather than be saved by this cOterie
| of plutOcratic Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Pointed Paraoraphs.

Intelligence is the mother of brevity
Every mans wife imagineS he has the
price.
A woman is seldom older than a man
thinks she is.
The more a man studies women the less
he knows about them.
charger may be either a horse or the
liveryman who owns him.
Every woman considers herself the
grand prize in a matrimonial lottery
The money market interests man al
most as much as the market money in
teraStS woman.
Some men are almost quarrelsome
enough to provoke a professional pugilist
into a fight.
Experience. like other teachers. is sell
dom appreciated by a man until a long
time after he graduates.
After kissing pretty girl for the first
time young man always regrets the Op-
portunities he has wasted.-Chicago News.
Enrique Llorente, formerly Mexican
consul at Galveston, Texas. has been
n t.1 N
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Boston Produce Market.

Boston. Aug y
FLOUR-Quiet; spring patent 5sOasa
CORN-Firmer and higher; No. . yellow
6fla.
OATS-Quiet and unchanged; No. I
clipped, 50.
MILL FEED-Firmer
BRAN-Spring. 20.6oa2075
MIXED FEED-22. .0@2l5
COTTON SEED MEAL-36.5N1e1..
PORK-Steady.
BEEF-Dull demand.
LAMB-Unchanged; 10G12.
VEAI1-Sd10.
BtTTTER-Steady;n northern. B.dlgl5. :.
CHEESE-Quiet and unchanged; YORK
state. S0lSi2. =.
EGGS-Firm; fancy, G@9S; eastern, q
@26.
APPLES-Easy. :
SUGAR. points higher, making basis
52a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

The attempt of the Democrats to
wage the campaign around the per
sonalty of President Roosevelt only
results in covering themselves with
mud and leaves him a greater and
stronger man than ever. before the
country. Their campaign plan seems
To be an adaptation of the old lawyers
rule. When you have no case. abuse
the other side
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Truth Comes Out.

NV dear Miss Gladys" said old Bull
Won .I love Won dearly; but if my suit
is not agreeable to you please say so
frankly and spare that ancient chestnut
about being sister to me
Il am very sorry; Mr. Buliyon. an, an
Won well enough to pose as your sister.
However. / have no objection to placing
myself in a position to become your wild
OW at an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

The Democrats have taken delight in
calling senator Fairbanks a cold man.
but as they read his speech of accept
anCe and consider his many qualifica-
tions. IN comparison with those of
Octogcnariau Davis, his coolness is the
kind which causes shivcrs Of apprehen-
their Splnts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Chicago Produce Market.

The leading futures ranged as s fOsIos
WHEAT-No. Sept old, i0,l. Ss'.
new. lots; Dec. l0l; May, l0cI.. ''N
CORN-No. ? Aug. 527s; Sept. s,.a.
Dec. ATS.
36A. VA nal
MESS PoRK-sept.. 12.4o; Oct ps
I-ARD-Per 100 lbs, Sept, 6.7ac: e..
6S5. . vi
SHORT RIBS-Sept.. 7.G5; Oct. 79
Cash quotations were as follows,
FLOUR-Firm.
WHEAT-No. 2 spring. lGGlO,; No
9JMl05; No. = red. lO244dlOl.
CORN-55Ea; No. yellow, 5GA.
OATS-NO. 2, 326r3; No. white s,6,
No. white. 333s6t3+l4.
RYE-No. >, 1917.
BARLEY-Good feeding, 29G37.
MALTING-Fair to choice i56r,0
FLAX SEEDING. l. III; No. l nor,s
western. 124h
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime. 2SJd91.
MESS PORK-Per bbl.. l23,Jbalu
l.ARD-Per 100 lbs, 6.67LsG.O
SHORT RIBS. SIDES-Loose 7E1f- 4
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-Boxed M
SIS '.''
WHIST, Dnci, or lI-l +
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

According to The Chemist and Drug
giSt the native drug stores in Japan
are still largely stocked with dried
snakes. toads, lizards, crabs, etc, in
fusions of which are the popular house
hold remedies throughout the country
Various secret remedies" which are
supposed to be as universal and potent
in their curative effects as many Of
our western patent medicines, also
abound. Magic plasters are much in
vogue and massage is largely practiced,
the operators being chiefly blind peo-
pie. Face paints and powders may
also be seen on the shelves.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

nevertheless, in the presidential cam
paign of 1872, Judge Joel Parker OF
New Jersey and David Davis of Illinois
were nominated for President and
Vice President, respectively. by the Ia
Dor reform ticket. They got very few
votes, and very few people in the coun-
Try recalled the incident when the pres
nominated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
N20lQNQ8 GOSSIP
Squirrel Island.

A quiet and reStful island lies
Within a sheltered bay upon the coast
OF dear old Maine. This island is the
boast
OF those who sojourn there as having
BY special gift its own. It's laws are wise;
Its ways. though narrow. perfect are al
most;
1t has no welcome for the transient host
That tiutter here and there with coarse,
loud cries.
Hcadlands it has, and coves, and trees,
and hills.
And ferns. and canons. to persuade the
eye.
Its bold South Shore it has. where break
in foam
Oceans majestic pillows. 1t has rills
That CLEAN and ripple. GullS it has that
fly
Over the waves and make hhe rocks their
home.
A T. Schumann.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Wise Younq NJ an.

II see YOU have a new reporter, said
the doctor as he stopped TO snake hahds
with the village editor. Has he had
eXperience?"
scissors manipulation as he let out deep
sigh. ''He insisted on getting his salary
i'm advance"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Liftina the Handicap.

Gyer-There goes girl who is record
breaker.
Myer-A record-breaker?
Gyer-Yes. She lowered her record ten
years by manipulating the figures In the
family Bible
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Aug. =
Galveston firm, 1912: Charleston noml-
nal. =; Memphis steady. 10s: New Ut
leans quiet, los; Mobile nominal 10; sa-
vannah steady 1OS. -.
Consolidated-Net receipts for four days
1853 Exports to Great Britain. SON-; ~
France. -; to the continent. StiS; 10 'ap'
an, =; to Mexico, -.
Stock. S3, 1888.
Spot closed quiet Middling uplahus'
1865; do. gulf. 1880. Sales, 10 bales
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Failed to Make Good.

Miles-Did You ever read that wonder
full book "How to Live a Hundred
Years?'
Giles-Yes; the author was an Ola
schoolmate of mine.
Miles-Ipdeed, Where Is he now:
Giles-He died at the age of ~.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

Somebody has discovered that this is
not the first campaign in which Judge
Parker and Davis have been president
ial candidates upon the same ticket.
To be sure it was not the same Judge
Parker of New York and Octogenarian
Davis of West Virginia who We're NOM
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Are You Going to the Worries ..,.

If SO, you should take aions 80 and
of Chamberlain's Colic' ono'e otber.
Diarrhoea Remedy. The NOT rater
fatigue and change OF drii'nn .roduce
and diet are almost certain 10 plo .sm-
diarrhoea, and when you have thls auce
edy at hand you can check II YOU
If YOU wish to buy 1t while tne, - 81.
can get it at any drug store nrug
Louis, and at the. inside am ann. Au-
store. For sale by John Coasn''"
pusta C. H. Beane, Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
For Representatives to the Legislature
WILLIAM II. GANNETT, Of Augusta.
FRED G.. KINSMAN OF Augusta.

The public has been fooled 50 many
thur that It will doubtless be very slow
in believing the real thing when it does
happen. And that it is bound to hap
pen sooner or later hardly anybody can
doubt who has followed the course of
the war in the far East.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

A Long Island police magistrate told
an automobile victim in his court the
other day that any man would be
justified in shooting a reckless auto
mobilist as pest of the community.
From the manner in which the metro
politan papers are solemnly comment
ing upon his advice and urging his i'm
parchment that judge has probably
1earned by this time that it does not
Nv to be funny upon the bench. Still
we is little danger of his advice be-
generally followed. for there is much
FUN in fastening chains across
hway in the path of the swiftly
vii wagons than there is in
pc drivers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
SIDELIGHTS ON WARRING PEO-
PIE
Gossip About the Russians and the
Japs in Peace and War.

General kuropatkin. commander In
chief OF the Russian forces, is So years
of age. He is an inspiring figure to
fussians, trusted because he has never
been afraid. Five years ago Kuro-
patkin was warned that the great
powder magazine at st. Petersburg
was TO be blown up within twenty-four
hours and the magazine at Toulon, too.
Toulon was outside his sphere, but
kuropatkin. who rece ed the warn
ing while in bed, rose and went at once
to the st. Petersburg magazine stores.
Calling together officers and men, he
inspected the stores, declared the in
spection satisfactory and gave every
man three days leave as a token OF his
pleasure. Other guards and sappers
were summoned, a rampant was dug
around the magazine and before nlght
it was certain that any danger that had
existed had been averted. Nothing
happened, but the next morning the
powder magazine in Toulon was blown
up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Mystery Solved.

He-A scientist says the older a man
grows the smaller his brain becomes.
She-That explains it.
He-ExplainS what?
She-Why an old man knows so nttle
and young man knows 50 much.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
ResembIed Her Mamma.

Singletor-Mr. Enpeck. l love your
daughter. and have come to ask your con-
sent to our marriage.
E.npeck-Take her and welcome. my
boy; and may the good Lord have mercy
on your soul.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago, Aug g.
CATTLE-Receipts. 1850; good to priml
steers. 5.2006.25.
HOGS-Receipts. 1900: mixed and
butchers. 5.5OtI5.70.
wetherS 31514l5
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Cause for DELAY.

II hope.r said the pastor. solemnly
that you are prepared to die
mo answered the sick man. Il won't
he ready intil noon tomorrow I'll have
the deed for my lot in the cemetery then,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

There will be n great exodus Of the
Maine veterans to Boston next week
and this State ought to make splendid
showing in the grand parade.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Easy Money.

Stringem-Ill bet you so I can kick
higher than the ceiling.
NtbleS-Ill take that bet.
Stringer-And I'll take 'the money. The
ceiling can't kick at all. See:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Promotion.

First Clerk-I was promoted to the posi-
ton of fioOr-walker last night
Second Clerk-What are you giving me.
First Clerk-FactS. And the h.lie lei
low weighs just nire pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
Natural Query,

Souues-My physician has forbidden me
to either drink or smoke.
Houues-So? What physician are you
going to employ now?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

Poland Spring continues to gather
in the most distinguished of Names
summer visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

The many Maine people in Colorado
give this State an added interest in
that terrible railroad disaster near
Pueblo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

Great days for the horses and the
horsemen at the Central Maine Park at
Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
and Grain Co.; Office Opera HOUSE
Block, Augusta, Maine; TsIv sz'T
r. D. Crissman, Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

On its Mondays trip down from Bos-
ton, the passengers on the kennebec
enjoyed the sight of three big whales
sporting off Seguin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

The crusade of the clergy has given
Old Orchards midway the greatest
boom in it's history.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

The death by lightning of John Ches-
ter Morrison. a 16-year-old Boston boy
at summer school at Great Pond, Bel
grade. shows how dangerous it is to be
near metallic substances during a
thunder show. During the shower the
boys of the home were gathered in the
large sitting-room which is Octagonal
in shape. without a ceiling, the roof
coming to a point over its centre. From
the apex of the pyramid shaped roof
the large chandelier is suspended by
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

soldiers than by encouraging Japanes,
to marry Europeans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

The fallish feeling is getting into the
morning air.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

For Register of Probate
WALTER A. NEWCOMB, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
WHlSK EY-Basis of high wines. 1S.
CLOVER-Contrac grade liza

Oh the produce exchange, today, I'M
butter market was steady, 13al7; diaries
12fl15.
EGGS-Steady; at market, cases includ
ed. 12M1612.
CHEESE-Steady; 7AGSS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10

Brewer citizens are expressing their
satisfaction at the large number of
dwelling houses which are being erect
ed in Brewer at the present time For
it's size the city is doing well in this
line despite labor troubles and strikes
which seem to be hindering building
plans in other cities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
DaiIy kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED, 1925.

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The Journal cannot be held responsible
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Address all communications relating to
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-08-10
New York Money Market.

New York. Aug g.
Prime mercantile paper 46r1a per cent.
Sterling exchange steady at the advance
at 4.SSS5 for demand and at 1885 for 60
days.
Posted rates 4S6 and 4SSlh6I9,
Commercial bills 4.SJA.
Bar silver 5Sk.
Mexican dollars 4JA
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds irregular
Money on call very easy: ruling rate
and last loan l per cent
United States ref 2s .............. 1O45s
DO coup. Observation-Disclosures. 104M
United states Is. reg. NATURALIZATION. 10fla
DO. coup. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 105
United States new As reg. ...... 131
do. coup. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 131A
United States old As, reg. ............ 1O6h
do. coup. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1864
United States 5s. reg. .................
40. coup. Observation-Disclosures. -
Baltimore & Ohio As .................. 1O3as
c.. b. & Q. new As ............. 97%
Chicago, Mil & st. p. As ............ lO9H
Denver & Rio Grande As ............ s104h
Erie Gen. 4S Observation-Disclosures. IS
Missouri Kansas & Texas As ..... 99z4
do. 2nds NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 7Sk
Northern Pacific As ............. 1855
Union Pacific As Observation-Disclosures. 165sa
do: con- As ............................ 1924
IBID.