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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Tho late Levi u. Letter now and then
life as a clerk in a dry goods shop of
Leitcrsburg, Md. With one of these in
cldents. as with a parable. Mr.. Letter
would often Illustrate some point he
wished to make
BE frugal and careful in your deal
lngs, he said to young business man
one day, but never be grasping. Never
Try TO Overreach. Such courses too
often make man ridiculous, and give
him, besides, a bad reputation that lasts
all his life.
"A reputation Of this kind was ac-
CURED in moment in our Leitersburg
store by a woman, and she could never
shake it off.
This woman came into the store and
SAID to me. in the presence Of good
sized crowd of people:
How much is this guimpe, young
MANI
One dollar a yard, ma'am,' said I.
But she was slightly deaf. She mis-
understood me.
Two dollars yard?' she exclaimed.
We'll. it amt worth 1t. I'll give we
dollar and a half, and that's all I'll
give
lone dollar, ma'am. is the price, I
repeated in a louder key.
"'Oh,' she said. That's much too
high. I'll give We 70 cents"
4. H. Kirkland, the Boston entomol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Ever Notice It?

Brown-I just discovered what II is
that destroys a mans memory completely.
Grcen-What is it-alcohol or tohacco?
Brown-Ncithcr; it's doing him a favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

zette is published proclamation pro-
hibiting the practice of sorcery
throughout the territory, including the
throwing of bones, the use of charms.
any manner of conjuration and trial by
ordeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

the WELL But we did not feel called
upon to bore holes i'll our dish ana
thereby render it absolutely incapable
of holding liquids. any more than We
should have given similar treatment
to the entire service. had that come
within our means or to the oaken
bIcket, had that been all our finances
would allow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Somewhat Different,

Goodwin hear you gave 50 to help re-
pair the church?
Graspt-Tou have been miSinformed. |
merely subscribed that amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Tomorrow is the Sunday Of DR..
Simpsons great collection at Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

There is a prospect that THE First
Crusade" which was such a success in
Lewiston. will be presented in thcr
Maine cities this fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Alderman Lamb of Lewiston, Re-
from that city, represented the towns
of Clinton. Benton and Wnslow in the
Legislature of 1871
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

In a month the colleges will be OPEN
ing and the foot ball season will be at
hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

At the English universities the
libraries are 50 little used that they
have become lannon's rs places Of I'M
broken solitude. One yarn told to
illustrate this is to the effect that an
elderly fellow of Caius college. Cam
bridge, got tired of life and determined
to put himself quietly and unostenta-
tiously out of the way. so that the
world i'm general and C'aius college in
particular should know him no moro.
Being a man with great love for his
university and a greater love still for
his college. he made up his mind that
no scandal should he caused nv his
sudden departure. So he debated in
his mind on the ways and means. His
decision was an inspiration. He
bought a decent length of rope and
hanged himself in the college library
But his hopes were doomed to disap-
pointment He was discovered year
and Il half later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

a party of newspaper men. who had
been through the Subway tunnel under
the Harlem River, were discussing the
trip. Some of the men declared that
they would never enter a caisson again.
One said that his ears were buzzing.
another complained of his heart. One
big athletic fellow. with thick,
muscular neck. listened complacently.
His heart and ears were all right. The
men had been Obliged to change their
clothes before entering the tunnel, and
the big man was putting on his collar.
Suddenly lie turned pale.
MY God?" he exclaimed. clutching
his throat and turning to the civil
engineer who had guided the party.
did you ever hear of a mans throat
swelling from going into the tunnel?"
TRY your own collar and give me
mine and | guess you'll be all right"
said small reporter standing near
by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

No diouth complaints have beer
heard of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Daily kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925.

Ne notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Dover and FoXcroft have faith thai
that electric road to Sebcc lake will be
a reality soon. and also line to Ban
gor a little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
If you
Put your Ad
in the
KennebeC journal
1t Pays.

How can It be otherwise III
paper that covers the en'ho
county-city, town ana farm
thoroughly. over two Thousand
daily subscribers on Rurai ri'
Delivery routes in Kenneoe'
County alone. Ask your rurai
customers If they are SUI
.cribers of the Journai ah'
mute results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Next week is the week of half cen
fury in ROckland and the celebration
will be a big one. Tuesday, Wedncs
day and Thursday are the chief days
and dedichtions. paradcs, races. Il
fireman's muster, dances. excursions,
drills and ball games are on the pro-
gram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

In recent issue of tho Boston
Transcript under the heading of "Odd
Gifts to Warships." occurred the state
ment that THE Castine. probably be-
cause Maine is a prohibition State. was
presented with $500 punchbowl."
"ThiH is renewal of a misstatement
current AT the time the gift was made"
writes Castina citizen to the Trans
crirt. Here as elsewhere. there are
diverse opinions about prohibition, but
at the town Meeting which took action
regarding Gift to the gunboat hear
ing the name Of our town a punchbowl
was referred To. and an oval dish for
fruit and flowers was selected. To our
former denial of the punchbowl state
nent the reply was sneeringly made in
some quarters that our Gift would hold
n"n"h and n'i@ht be used in serving it.
| Tf1s IS doubtless true. and the same
ni"ht he affirmed of an entire silver
service or even nf n utensil ordinarily
nSH" f0r - Vow di"rnrn,>t 'urroso s"",
as 'the Old n@kan bucket that hung by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

For Register of Probate
WALTER A. NEWCOMB, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

The most excellent pink granite yet
discovered is plarried from gigantic
deposit on an island in Joncspnrt Bay.
A quarry was opened there six years
ago. and now the Metropolitan PINK
Granite Company OWNS 100 acres OF
land und"rlaid by an apparently m
exhaustible supply The granite in this
quarry is red pink notified in color ana
in texture unlike any material known.
The popularity~of the stone. which is
in great demand among architects ana
builders has made it necessary FOR the
company 10 erect 4 new mill. ana much
additional machinery to supply the
trade.
East MachIas, not to be outdon" by
Rnckland or Old Orchard has a sea
s'rpent. or rather a lake serpent of its
own. Several men in canoes recently
pursued this creature but its speed was
too much for the paddlers. They de-
scribe Il as over 20 feet long. with all
ire appearances of Il monstr"us snake.
Ii swan next to tie surface with
snake like motion. and gave forth a
peculiar "dor. Last year the monster
WAS seen by several other citizens, and
some of the older residents recall that
as far back as 1870. this same creature.
or one of its serpcntire ancestors was
likewise seen on the troubled surface
of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

For County Treasurer
JAMES L. BLANCHARD, of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

For Judge of Probate
GREENLIEF Z. STEVENS, of Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

For County Commissioner
IRVING r. BRADLEY, of Vienna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

1T WAS a pitiful mistake, an error sad
and grim. | Waited for the railway
train, the light was low and dim. 1t
came at last. aud from a carriage
stepped a dainty dame. and. looking
mp and down tho place. sh" straight
unto mo came. "oh. Jack" She cried,
"ch. dear old Jac<!' and kissed me as
she spaEe; then looked again. and.
frightened. cried: "Oh. what a bal
nistake.' | said Forgive me, maiden
fair. for I am not your Jack: and as
regards the kiss Won gave I'll STRAIGHT
wav give it back" And since that
night I've often stood upon the plat
form dim: but only once in a mans
Who'll" life do such things come to him.
,,.it Fits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

Fly tine is with us and the pcrsis-
tent, sticky. troublesome little fellow
has come to stay till snow flies; while
a new Importance attaches to his APP
pcarancc. Some scientists are now
suggesting that attention he given tn
II study of the house fly as a spreader
of human ills and that the mosquito
should be no longer allowed tn
monopOliZo medical research in the in
sect world. Although the idea is new,
much can he said to recommend it
Tho fly commonly seen around the
homes is unclcan i'm its habits feeds
urnn derayed vegetable matter, and is
well primed with poisonous microbes
a fcw experts believe that it is re-
sronsibc for cpidemics. which are
seldom known out of the fly season
How to check the growth Of this insect
llaGuc or T." stop It's evil career is not
vet clear. The work for medical and
sanitary cxp"rtS now is to cXterminat e
tho 1v rs they arc trying to extcrmi-
nate the mosquito
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Burgess Johnson, in Harpcrs,

because l am a railroad man." said
George Gould, railroad happenings
and incidents interest me. My friends
aware of this, bring me whatever ODD
railroad news they come upon. Thu9
| heard the other day of good
revenge.
1T seems that, at Il suburban station
Il train WAS starting off one morning
when an elderly man rushed across th+
platform and jumped on one OF the
slowly moving cars.
THE rear end brakeman, who was
standing by. reached up, grabbed tn"
Old mans coattails and pulled him OF
the train.
"Therc,' he said. stornly. I have
aave'l your life. Don't ever try to
jump on like that again
"'Thank you, said the old man,
calmly. Thank you FOR your thought
FIJI Kindness. IT is three hours till the
next train, isn't it,
Three and Il quarter, said the
brakeman
THE long train meanwhile, had been
slowly gliding by, slowly gathering
speed. Finally the last car appeared.
This WIS the brakcman's car. the one
for which he had been waiting, and,
with the easy grace that is born of long
practice he sailed maiestically onto it..
Rat the old gentleman seized him
by the coat and with z strong jerk
pulled him off. at the same time saying.
grimly:
"'One good turn deserves another.
Won saved my life: have SaVcl yours
Now we are quits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

a. H. Kirkland, the Boston entomol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

For County Attorney
THOMAS LEIGH, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13

For Clerk Of Courts
CHARLES W. JONES, OF Augusta.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with its good
qualities can be surprised at the great
popularity of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t not only cures colds and
grip etfectually and permanently. but
prevents these diseases from resulting
in pneumonia. 1t is also a certain
cure for Group. WhOoping cough is
nOt dangerous when this remedy is
given. 1t contains no opium or other
harmful substance and may be given
confidently to a baby IS to an adult.
it is also pleasant to take. When all
of these facts are taken into consider
alton il is not surprising that people
in foreign lands, as well as at home.
esteem this remedy very highly and
very few are willing to take any other
after having once used it. For sale
by Chas. Gamm. Brenneckc & Berg
mann and H L. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26

A friend Of ours who is a Demo
GRAFT, in discussing the fight on the
county ticket, said: "Many Demo
cratic voters Of this city and county
in marking their ballots on Noveln-
Der 9Th, will not vote the straight
county ticket, that is certain, but
will favor George P. Gates, the Re-
publican nominee for sheriff. Mr..
Gates has hundreds of friends who
though not of the same political
faith, will be glad to show their
friendship by voting for him on No
vember 9Th. He has given much of
his time for the public good and such
man we delight to honor"
Secretary of State w. L. Houser
has decided to follow the directions
of the law in making up the official
ballot, and will place the National
Republican state ticket in it's proper
place thereon, which is the second
column There will be eight col
umns on the ballot, ii addition to
the stub or column for the designa-
tons of the Offices for which the can
didates are running. Beginning
with the stub, which will be the first
colum on the extreme left Of the bal
lot, the tickets in their order will be:
Democratic, National Republican,
Prohibition, Republican, Social
Democratic, Peoples Party, Social
ist, Labor and Independent. As the
Peoples and Sociaistic Labor par
ties did not poll sufficient number
OF votes in the last general election
to give them a party entity under
the law, their tickets must go on the
ballot under the caption Of indepen-
dent. The ballot will be 24x35
inches in size, blanket sheet, and
the largest ballot ever used in Wis
consin.
For eruptions, sores. pimDlcs, kidney
and liver troubles, constipation indi-
gestiOn, use HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. Carries new life to every part Of
the body. Tea or tablet form. 80 cents.
c.. A. Gamm druggist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26

Miss Lillian Knaak is one of seven
young ladies who last week gradu-
ated from Milwaukee training school
for nurses.
William Wilson and grand-daugh-
ter were called to Milwaukee to at
tend the funeral of Miss Nellie Ber-
gen.
Mrs. M. Lul1 Of Oshkosh arrived
the latter part of the week for Wis
it at the home OF her niece, Mrs. An
ma Thomas.
Mrs. A. Solliday returned to her
home at Milwaukee the first Of the
week after pleasant visit at the
home of Gen. A. Solllday.
The long winter evenings are here.
Won't it be nice to have piano;
we can help you to one. The Cen
trail Trading Company.
Mrs. L. L. Parks and daughter,
Olive, left Wednesday morning for an
extended stay in Florida. They
will also spend some time at the
Worlds Fair.
William Sommer6eld has again
accepted position as right of way
agent for the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas Railroad. His headquarters
will be at St. Louis.
Rev. J. Bading of Milwaukee and
Rev ]. Brockmann of La Crosse
were in the city Sunday. They par
ticipated in the jubilee services at
ST. Mark church Sunday.
Herman Lentz Of town Herman,
Democratic candidate for sheriff of
Dodge County, and Thomas Pluck,
Democratic candidate for register of
deeds, were visitors here Tuesday.
F. H. Stallman and wife Of James
town, N. d., are being entertained at
the home of relatives here. Mr.. S.
is making his first visit in fifteen
years, and of course is enthusiastic
over the numerous Improvements in
and about the old town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
Real Estate Transfers.

Among the real estate transfers re
Gently recorded for WatertOwn are the
following:
Carl Ulrich and wife to Alex Weber
IA 34 acres, section II, $4,000.
John Smyth and wife to Sarah Hon
ey, parts lots 8 and 10, block 2. thiro
ward, $12C0.
Louis Schiueter to Henry Bucnert
lot 3, block 2, Vestey's addition $780,
Otto Heise to William Sheel, lots
and 3, block II. Cady's addition tc
First ward, $2050
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
:: Personal Mention ::

Sssxg.NsEsSss ssssses ~ ~ - 5G ~
Edward May is spending the week
at St. Louis.
T. S. Clark of Racine was in town
last Thursday.
Ed Stacks Of Juneau spent Sunday
among old friends.
James Foley and wife were callers
at Milwaukee Monday.
Mrs. Fred Ahrens spent the latter
part of the week at Juneau.
Mrs. c. c. Nettesheim visited at
Jefferson several days last week.
F. P. Brook of Green Bay called on
old friends here week.
Attorney N Thauer made a bust
ness tri p to Waukesha Monday.
L. J. F. Meyer of Jefferson was in
the city for a few hours Saturday.
Mrs. P. Hemmy Of Juneau visited
with Watertown friends Tuesday.
Mrs. H. H. Drew Of Waterloo was
the guest of friends here Saturday.
Edgar N Bowers of the Rice Lake
Chronotype was in Watertown last
Thursday.
Mrs. F. Mcclellan of Seattle,
Wash, is visiting Watertown rela-
tlves
S. M Eaton spent the past week
in the northern part of the state on
business.
Messrs. G. J. and F. P. Kispert
of Jefferson were callers in town
Monday.
Mrs. George Mansfield Of Johnson
Creek was a caller in the city on
Tuesday.
DR.. A. Sch1ueter and Carl F. Otto
leave Saturday for a hunting trip to
Kingston.
Miss Freda Seidel is enrolled in
the Wisconsin Business College for a
years course.
William Smith and wife of Milwau-
kee visited friends in town the latter
part of the week.
Mrs. Eugene Bradbury of Portage
visited at the home of Mrs. c. w.
Jones, the past week.
Don't go cold when you can get
clothing so cheap at the Central
Trading Company.
A nine pound baby girl was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward w.
Schempf Friday morning.
Be sure to read Schempf Brothers
Company's announcement on the
eighth page of this issue.
John Buckley, James Darcy and
John Clayton have returned from a
trip to the Worlds Fair.
Editor J. R. Decker of the Column
bus Republican, favored this office
with a pleasant call Monday.
John Lange has purchased the c.
W. Rundlet place on Eighth street
| for a consideration Of $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs H. G. Conner OF
Minneapolis are guests of the for
mer's sister, Mrs H. Kuehn.
Edward Gehrke has returned from
Madison and La Crosse, where he
has been employed the past summer.
Among Mondays visitors to our
city were N. ]. Nashold, P. Powers,
F. H Pieper and H. La Farce of Co.
lumbus.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-06-23

But let it not invade the proper Edo
main Ct the Legislature. When cleo
ton time comes choose men to the
Senate and House of Representatives
who are what the Constitution pro-
vides for" noted for wisdom and
virtue" Choose men who think and
think right, who will look to the best
interests of the State and not to petty
personal interests in the moulding of
legislation. Elect such men, and the
welfare of the State will be assured.
Such men elected would be worth
more than all the tinfoil platforms
that could be manufactured. Don't
worry SO much about the platform
which the convention will choose.
Send men to the Legislature who will
be able to make platform for them
selves and build it wisely and well.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-06-23

The proposition OF Middlebury to
send Hon. John W. Stewart to the
State Senate from Addison county
was commendable in the highest de-
gree and it was in accord with the
constitutional requirement in respect
OF the qualifications of members Of the
General Assembly. The Journal regrets
to note that the Vergennes Enterprise
makes this comment on the PROPOSE
tion of the Ex-Governor townsmen /:
John W. Stewart OF Middlebury has
received the support of the Middle
bury delegation, but aside from this
place and Ripton We have not found
many supporters of Mr.. Stewart
Many people are even surprised to
think that Mr.. Stewart has allowed
his name to be mentioned in connec-
tion with the Office
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-06-23
HUNDREDS OF LIVES.

New York, June 16-Up to 8 80
this morning 489 bodies of the victims
of the disaster on the General Slocunr
had been recovered. The horror grew
during the night. The total dead is
now estimated, at last, to bs 800.
Some estimates put it as high as 1000.
New York, June 16.-Health Com
missioner Darlington says the victims
will number 1000 and probably more.
Of the 1900 on board less than 400
have been accounted for at home and
in the hospitals. Others are dead.
New York, June 16.-Health boat,
Franklin Edison, brought in sixty
seven more bodies from north of the
Brothers Island this morning. Sixty
two were women, three children and
two men. Superintendent Richard of
the Bellevue hospital said this morn
ng. 1t will take days and days to
IDENTIFY all the bodies. In all my
eighteen years Of hospital experience
this is most the appalling accident 1
ever heard of. I believe 1, 200 people
are dead" Up to noon $50 bodies
had been recovered and 1875 identified.
Charles l.. Storms. who owns the
lumber yards at 134th street on the
East river says that the loss of life on
the General Slocum could have been
averted had the captain steered for
shore when he first discovered the fire.
II saw, the flames on the boat as she
passed 1890 street, said Mr.. Storms,
land l signalled for her to come
ashore. At the same time l turned in
an alarm and almost Immediately
there were engines at the foot of East
122d street. If the Slocum had turned
in then not life would have been
lost. Later, when l saw how badly off
the Slocum was and saw the people
running around ON her decks and peo-
pie jumping overheard l saw big
steam yacht, black craft with yell
low tunnels, go right past her and
make no effort to assist those on
board.
The cause of the fire, it IS said, is
still unknown. The ship was under
steam to the last. The pilots stuck
to their posts till the vessel was
beached, then jumped into the water
and assisted in saving life. Captain
Van Shack was severely injured and
is in the hospital. He had commanded
the Slocum since she was built, in
1891.
The inevitable and heartrending
sights, following disaster SO appal-
ling, were seen at the beach of North
Brother island. at the piers IN the
city covered with the dead and at
the morgue packed with the dead.
Frantic crowds were surging about
the repositories of the lifeless victims
and the sources of intelligence. scenes
too narrowing to be described as rela.
tives and friends sought or recognized
their own in the awful array of bodies
laid out for inspection.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-06-23

dered that foreign officers stationed at
Constantinople must not play polo be-
cause large number OF Turkish
citizens gathered to see the sport and
that this gave them an opportuni-
ty to plot against the government.
Now the edict has gone forth that
no Armenian woman shall be allowed
to wear red jacket or coat. This
action is said to have been taken be-
cause it was reported at the palace
that the Armenian women we're wear
ing red as a symbol Of the blood shed
in Ssssun. A government that resorts
to such petty measures to protect itself,
under the impression that they are
necessary and effective, is hardly worth
consideration.