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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
Mr.. coRNIsH's ADDRESS.
How the Trust Problem Will Work
Itself Out on Economic Lines.

In the brief time allotted to me, this
evening. it is impossible to give more
than the mcrest outline of the points
that | would call to your attention on
the subject of trusts. and the lateneSs
of the hour forbids any other course.
But there are a few suggestions that
the actual experience of the past few
years renders pertinent and these | will
make in the most simple and hurried
manner. leaving you to develop and
apply them as your own observation
and knowledge may dictate.
do not propose to discuss the legal
aspect of the subject. The recent de-
Cision of the United States supreme
court in the so-called merger case has
brought that side of the question fresh
~ before the public, hut it is not my
purpose to consider that. Nor do I
propose to discuss the sociological or
cthica. aspect of the proposition. That
is a vast field by itself which I shall
not enter. But l do wish to consider
what might be termed the business as
pect of the problem as applied. not to
the combination of railroad or other
ira deportation companies or public SER
vice corporations. but to that vast
army of commercial combinations that
have sprung up with such rapidity and
in the view of some to such alarming
rapidity within the past 10 years. Great
in number greater still in the amount
of their capitalization. they cover the
whole range of commercial products
from salt to sugar and from cradles to
caSkets.
With what success are they meeting
In what light are they viewed by the
business public, today? Do they con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
Colds Cause Pneumonia.

One of the most remarkable cases Of a
cold. deep-seated on the lungs. causing
pneumonia. is that of Mrs. Gertrude E.
Fenner. Marion. Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: THE coughing and
straining so weakened me that / ran
down in weight from 14S to 90 pounds I
tried number OF remedies to no avail
until I used One Minute Cough Cure.
Four bottles Of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely Ct the cough, strensth-
normal weight health and strength. y
Sold by Bowditch. Webster 4 Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
Do You Want STRENGTH?

III you want to increase your strength
you must add to and not take from the
pnys1cai. In other words. the food that
you eat must be digested. assimiIated and
appropriated by the nerves. blood and fis1
sues before being expelled from the in
testines- kodol Dyspepsia Cure adds to
me physical. 1t gives strength to and
builds up strength in the human system.
1t Is pleasant to the taste and palatabIe.
ana the only combination OF digcStant;
that Will diSest the food and enable the
system to appropriate all of its health and
strengthening qualities. Sold by Bow
ditch, Webster e. Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
Mr.. MAcoMBER'S ADDRESS.
Suggestions in Regard to Giving Au-
gusta Sufficient Fire Protection.

When your president asked me to
respond to- the sentiment. What can
we do to improve the Augusta Fire De-
partment?" 1 with very little thought
assented. for the reason that the nature
of my business brings forcibly to my
mind the great loss a community suffers
If visited by numerous fires, no matter
how well they may be covered by in
surance; but ever since my acceptance
of the invitation have been sorry that
l assumed the task. and have no doubt
but you will all feel the same way be-
ofre l get through.
l presume the interest in the subject
under discussion grows out of the fact
of the occurrence of the serious fire
which menaced our street by the burn
ing of the Meonian property on the
night of January 7th. the most serious
connagratiOn that our fire department
has had to contend with since the great
fire which burned up Water street in
1866
1t may be Of passing interest to re-
call some of the great fires and then
the results that have accrued to the
country in consequence during the
years that nave gone. Nearly all the
large cities in the country have had
their big CONGREGATIONS. which have
had the effect of not only wiping out
millions of insurance capital but of al
most making an entire change of COM
mercial conditions of the various local
tiles.
New York had a ten million fire in
1885 and another Of half that size ten
years later. Charleston, S. c., had two
of about the same size in 1898 and 1857,
and Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Sacra-
mento and Portland in our own State
suffered prior to 1867 but it was left to
Chicago in 1871 to open the eyes of the
country as to what could be done in
this line. Mrs. OLeary's COW started
the blaze that burned over 2.100 acres
and property loss of one hundred mil
lion dollars. Boston followed the next
year with loss of eighty millions. The
result Of these two great burns lasted
for many years and it is the theory of
financial writer's that the financial pan
ic OF 1872 was in large measure due to
the liquidation incident to the turning
of insurance companies assets, at all
times consisting of interest bearing Sc
curities into cash to meet the obliga-
tions imposed by these fires.
The reasons why these confagrations
get such start is explained best by a
theory. which seems to me entirely
plausible and which was explained at
length in recent issue of the "Chica-
go Inter Ocean,
THE VERY AIR ATTIRE"
Theory Advanced in Chicago After the
Great Fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
COUPON

This coupon entities any reader OF
the Journal to have the purchase
price of Mi-o-na refunded in case it
does not increase the weight and
cure stomach troubles. We assume
all the risk. and Mi-o-na is abso-
lutely free unless it gives satisfac-
ton.
ROWDITCII & WEBSTER.
PERCY W. MEANS.
WE TAKE ALL RISK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
WHAT WAS SAID.
The Speeches at the Board Of
Trade Banquet.
Leading Citizens Discuss Matters Of
Importance to Augusta.
Facts and Suggestions Worthy the
Attention Of All Citizens.

The Journal presents below the ad-
dresses delivered by the speakers at
the Board of Trade banquet, Monday
evening, believing that the facts and
suggestions they contain are well
worthy of the careful perusal and con-
sideration of all its readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
LOCK- AND CHAM STITCH.
TWO MACHINES IN ONE.
COSTS NOTHING If 1T FAILS.
Druggists Bowditch G. Webster and
Percy w. Means Will Make NJ
Charge for Mi-o-na Unless it In
crcascs Weight.

The rlpidity with which people gain
flesh while taking Mi-o-n;L is alone Il
sufficient reason for BoWditch 81 Web
stcr and Percy ". Means making the
remarkable offer they do in the follow
ing coupon:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
0UT-0F-Da1E METHODS

do not satisfy up-to-date people
That's why l use modern machinery
and tools in my shoe repairing bust
ness. c. s. York, 13e Water ST.
March21eodow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23

If you DON'T KNOW what is the mat
ter. if you do not understand your
trouble-write for FREE ADVICE to
Consultation Department, College St,
burlington, VT. Describe your symp-
toms Fully.
YOU RISK NOTHING. Go to Your
Druggist TODAY. Get one Bottle of
DR.. Pettingll's Kidney-Wort Tablets.
Take nothing else. If the first bottle
does not help you our Consultation De-
partment will advise you FREE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
"PAINS IN MY BACK
MADE NE A CRIPPLE"

unable Move Without SucinsBut Well
Dppeared-My Health Has ned-And Praise
sIPs Kidney Tablets Will Cease"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
Dr.. PettingiII's Kidney-Wort Tablets.

THEY cURE6aek Aeheskdny TroubIIcipicnt
They Contain NO MISUNDERSTANDING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23
THE VERY AIR AFIRE.-

Theory Advanced in Chicago After the
Great Fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-23

Chicago Inter Ocean.)
For weeks before the great Chicago
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
Education in Japan.

Saturday Evening Post.
 If there be any doubt about the pro- cess which has yielded such results let the would-be skeptic make a careful examination of the Japanese education al exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition. When nation just out of Its swadding clothes can show such figures one must acknowledge that tremedous forces are at work in the social and educa- tional life of a nation. In 1873 only fifteen per cent of the females in Ja- pan could read and write: in 1893 there were eighty-seven per cent. In 1873 only forty per cent of the males could read and write, and in 1903 the mum Der had grown to ninety-six per cent. From the educational and scientific standpoint, these keeneyed, clear-head- ed little islanders seem to be fully abreast of the twentieth Century, into the arena of which they have yeaped with single bound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

There are several claimants for the authorship of the original movement in Congress for the establishment of free rural delivery of the mails. No doubt Hon. L. F. Livingston and Hon. Thomas E. Watson were among the early advocates of the system, but the Congressional Record will prove the fact that the first bill ever introduced into Congress looking to a practical method of establishing a system of free rural delivery of the mails. was introduced on January B. 1892, by Hon. Richard H. Clarke of Mobile. Mir Clarke. in an able and most instruc- tive speech, delivered May Sl, 1892, when the House had under considera- tion the postal appropriation bill, urged upon that body the adoption of an amendment appropriating $S50,0oO to carry out the provisions of his bill as an amendment to the postal appropria- tion bill. His speech attracted great attention and was largely instrument tai in giving practical shape to the present system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1904.
IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.

The latest, and, if true. one of the most important, discoveries recently made by astronomers Is of something like a volcanic eruption on the moon' and of a cloud seemingly of volcanic dust" This, we repeat, if 1t Is con firmed, will completely upset the theo- ries, deductions and conclusions of scientists regarding what has been medically called "earth's silent hand- maiden" for 1t will prove that there must be heat in that planet to cause a volcano, and that there must also bo an atmosphere or there could be no cloud of dust.
 As is we'll known, hardly anything connected with the worlds outside of our own planet Is more absolutely and definitely settled than that the moon Is a dead, dry and absolutely cold body. True, human eyes have only seen one side of 1t, and 1t may be possible that the other side may be different from the one we see, but, reasoning from the known to the unknown. the scientists regard the planet as a dead world in every sense of the term. If, however. further observations confirm the al. legged discovery of an active volcano and of a cloud bearing atmosphere, it is plain that astronomers will be com pelled to revise their theories and set to work to formulate new ones. We suspect however. that this reported discovery will prove a fake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
HE IS STILL THE SAME.

We cannot agree with The Dothan Siftings in its statement that what Roosevelt said when he was writing used against him now. That theory would be all right if there were any evidence that he has recanted any of the slanderous utterances made when speaking his real sentiments, but there is no such evidence, so far as we are aware. It Is human to err, and an honest and just man may unwittingly do another grievous wrong, but if he is brave and honorable. he will retract or apologize when he learns that he was wrong.
 Roosevelt has done neither that We have any account of. In more than one of his criticisms of public men he was unjust and, to speak plainly untruth- ful. He was so in his references to the earlier Presidents as well as to statesmen of the past He was partic- ularly and offensively unjust and un- truthful In what he said of Jefferson Davis. We know this is a very grave charge to make against a President of the United States, but the records sus- tain the charge. In more than one in- stance his attention has been called by those who wish him well to the In . justice done to others in his books, but not once within our knowledge has he made correction or apology. This being true. we are justified in holding that the Roosevelt of score of years ago is the Roosevelt of the present. and that we have a right to judge him by his unretracted language. That is fair politics.
 And, speaking of this subject. The New York Mail comes the defence of the President In m ? what differ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
At 72 and 79 Years ofAge.
Relieved Immediately and Cured Quickly with Drake's
 Palmetto Wine.

MT. Geo w. Pelton, P years of age, AK ron, Mich. writes: For many years I have been greatly troubled with Chronic Constipation, and thought there was no help for me. I have used nearly three bottles of Drake's Palmetto Wine with result that I have no trouble from Con- stipation and believe a cure is assured Drake's Palmetto Wine has done for me what all other remedies failed to do.
 N. J. Knight, 79 years of age. 94 Pierce St, New Bedford, Mass. writes: 1 had La Grippe which left me with severe Catarrh of Mucous Membrane all through my body. very hard cough mornings, enlargement and inflammation of Pros trate Gland. bloody urine. and my sui ferings were intense. I am taking Drake's s Palmetto Wine; have used less than two bottles so far and am gaining in every way. I did not hope to ever feel so well as I do now and have great cause to re- joice that found such a wonderful Med icine as Drake's Palmetto Wine.
 A test bottle will be sent prepaid free of charge to any reader of this who writes for 1t to Drake Formula Company. Drake Building Chicago. Ill. A test bottle often cures. For sale by E. c. Fowler and other lAaALnR druggist"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04

What are white Republicans In the South to do?" plaintively asks a North Carolinian who Is both a Republican and a believer in the doctrine that this is and must remain a white mans gov ernment. Doubtless that same ques- tion Is asked by many good men in the South whose honor and race pride re- volts at the Idea of joining the black Republicanism of the present adminis tration. Such men occupy an unenvi- able position. They are honest in their belief in the main principles of the Republican Party. but find it hard to stomach the negro-eq equality proclivi- ties of their Party associates. The only thing such men can do is to ignore or retire their Republicanism for the present and await the time when a White Republican Party will have some standing In the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04

terized him, that he was not engaged in the criminal practice He was very brilliant and quick wit-full of re- source. Many years before that, Henry about his former rival. Felix Grundy When quite young men they were members of the Kentucky House of Representatives-wer rivals and near ly equally matched. Grundy accepted Judgeship on the Court of Appeals and afterwards removed to Tennessee, and had a most brilliant career He was AttorneyGeneral, Senator and one of the famous men of his day. MT. Clay was answered That he was on the stump in favor of the Democrats, and Clay responded. "Ah, Grundy is still engaged in defending criminals"
 At the recent Democratic convention in St. Louis, John Sharp Williams was annoyed by the frequent insistent and interrupting cries of Louder, louder louder" and in a moment of not un- natural impatience and irritation, said When Gabriel blows his trumpet for judgment day some one will interrupt him and the orderly conduct of the proceedings by bawling Louder, loud er louder. " This was gotten off by Thomas F. Marshall more than fify years ago.
 Recently a story is being circulated in the press of a collision between two men who were walking rapidly in opposite directions. One of these was badly cross-eyed. and he angirly said: "D-n you, look where you are going" to which the other replied: 'D-n you, walk the way you are looking" This was reported as said by Gen. eral Comps can easily believe any Leslie Combs to a well known cross eyed irascible Lexington gentleman, perhaps sixty years or more ago, and those of our readers who knew Gen. story on him showing quickness and aptneSS of reDartee.
 Among the anecdotes published about Senator Vest, one of the most brilliant, trenchant and quick wits of Missouri Legislature some big, burly irate member declared that Vest was so small he could not fight him, but if he did not behave he would swallow him alive; to which Vest instantly re- piled that If he did he would have far had ever had in his head. Vest was somewhat undersized physically. This retort was made by Alex Stephens, under somewhat similar Circum- stances, and probably before Vest was born.
 We could multiply instances of these repetitions of old retort and former witticisms. But these illustrate the truth of the cynical statement of that ancient volume that all reverence and praise, and so few master-that there is nothing new under the sun It is valuable to have a ready stock of these witticisms. and one is wholly justif1able in using them on proper occasions. One does not have to man ufacture the cane with which he pun that furnishes an honorable escape from a dangerous assault any more than one has to make the sword with which he defends himself in a duel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04

REV. C. J. BUDLONG.
 T have been cured of a most severe form of Diabetes by the use of your celebrated Stuart's Gin and Buchu. I regard it as the greatest remedy ever known for this terrible disease. My mother recently died from It's rav- ages, and I feel that was saved from a similar fate by using your remedy. God bless you for compounding it. Yours truly.
 Rev c. J. Budlong.
 Washington, D. c.
 Samples Free to All.
 If you have any indication of a de- rangement of the bladder Or kidneys. no matter how slight, you owe 1t to yourself to take immediate steps to cure yourself before a dangerous stage is reached. A thorough test of thirty years has proved Stuart's Gin and Buchu to be thoroughly reliable remedy for any form of diabetes, gra- vel or stone in the bladder, infiamma- ton, uremic poison, or any other staga of kidney or bladder disease. Is promptly reaches the cause of ths trouble and dissolves and expels from the system the deadly uric acid, at the same time restoring the kidneys and bladder to their normal healrhy condition, and building up and adding strength to the entire system.
 We invite everyone to test Stuat's Gin and Buchu without cost, and will take pleasure In sending a sample of tion to all who will send their name 79 Wall Street, Atlanta, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
ent manner from what others of his defenders are doing. and this is speci. men of 1t:

ent manner from what others of his defenders are doing. and this is . speci. i. men of 1t:
 It will not do Theodore Roosevelt s particle of harm that his honest utter- ances on the personality and capacity of American statesmen and politicians of earlier generations, including some of his predecessors in the PresidentiaI office. have been spread before the peo- pie whose suffrage he seeks. The careers of these men are a legitima te public possession. and frank comment upon them can be nothing but helpfui.
 From the historian, in which capacity these opinions were pronounced, we have a right to demand candor. Every historical writer owes 1t to his readers to tell the truth-to get the perspective of events, and if a man looms small 'n 1t to say so. He Is feeble historian who accepts the verdict of the moment on mans stature as the verdict of all time, or assumes that because a mar was President his work is to be re. garded after death as immune from disoounting criticism; the divine right of kings never went so far as that.
 This is the first time we have seen Roosevelt lauded, even by implication. as historian, and if his fame before the American people rests on no better foundation than his so-called histories. 1t is in a bad way. It Is true that we expect candor from a historian. but we do not expect islander and misrepresen- tation, and the public man who resorts to 1t must expect to be called down by those who believe in fair dealing, even though the writer afterwards became President of tho United States through the dispensaticn of Providence. The verdict of history has long been made UP with regard to the great men of the past, and it will take a stronger and better man than Theodore Roosevelt 10 set 1t aside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
KILLED HIS MOTHER.
Rev, e, !, Budiong Writes of His Nara row Escape From Deadly Diabe- tes, From Which Disease
 His Mother Died.
sTUARTs GIN AND BUCHU CURED
 HIM.

There is no disease so surely fatal as diabetes, or any other form of Kidney disease. These organs have important work to do. their main junction being to remove all impuri4 ties from the system. When they be- come deranged, or fail to act prompt- ly' this poisonous matter stagnates and remains in the system with serious results.
 The most reliable remedy for all forms or Kidney and Bladder Diseases IS stuarts Gin and Buchu. which nev- CT Iaiis 10 give satisfactory results. even in advanced stages of tbe dis, ease. The following letter from the Rev. c. J. Budlong, a prominent min ister of Washington, Rhode Island. is one of the many voluntary testimon- ials from those who have been cured by this remedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
King Edwards DouhIe.

One of the doubles of King Edward Is Baron Alfred de Stern, the multi-mil- The resemblance is so startling that 1t resulted in turning the baron's head He insisted upon being addressed as sir" and as your royal highness," :" fhis was in the days when the king was still Prince of Wales-and on one occasion the baron created a tremend- ous disturbance in Pail Mall at the very height, of the season by endeav- bring to force his way Into Mar bohough House. declaring that he was its master
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

FOR COUNTY TREASURER. I hereby announce myself a candidate Dc County Treasurer of Montgomery Counys subject to the DeEocratic Primary Asking all my frienos for their support, If WHIT w. BRAMEl hereby announce myself a candidate f. inc nomination for Cousty Treasurer [ Montgomery County, subject to the actia of the Democratic primary.
 6m GEORGE c. CLISBY. The friends of I. D. Collier hereby am nounce him a candidate for County Treas. urer of Montgomery County. subject to the nomination of the Democratic prt- mary. hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Montgom- cry County, subject to the primary elec- ton to be held September 26, and re- spectfully ask the support of the voters of the County.
 JNo. J. COCHRAN. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. and request the support of my friends : If J. T. CONE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-04
Meernchnnm Pines.

Pipe dealers say that the meerschau is dead one" No smoker nowadays appear to covet the once prized article requiring patience and care and skill in the coloring. Women seem to be the principal purchasers when they get the idea that they are doing the fine thing by a husband or a sweetheart. But these pipes are soon relegated to the racks or slowed away in some out of the way place, while the briar- wood affords enjoyment for its sweet ness and durability.