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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Company NJ, ID Infantry, will hold a
drlil ut the armory, this evening, and if
IS desired that every member who in.
tchds TO so with the company to Wa
terVlile, to participate in the cclebra.
ton, should be present. Capt Drake
has been detailed acting adjutant dur
ing the trip, vice Wade. resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Percy V. Hill is doing an extensive
amount of work grading the rear mari
of his lot Oh State street, which. when
completed, will add greatly to the an
pearance of the premises. Mr.. Hill has
also had tennis court constructed
which is said to be one of the host IN
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

II Is probable that the city will pur-
oiiase Il new stone crusher, for use i'm
t'e eastern district, and Alderman
iurinton, accompanied by Street Com
missioner Haskell of the above district,
went to Boston, yesterday afternoon.
ior the purpose of looking at some
crusners. and also to purchase some tar
for the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

n disclosure hearing was held at the
Jail Office, Thursday forenoon, in the
case of Joseph Butler, against Hall
Thibodeau. 10th of the parties belong
at Waterville and Thibodeau was COM
mitted to Jail for debt, June %. The
hearing was to have been held, Tues
day. but was continued to Thursday, in
order to secure more witnesses. Frank
e. Brown of Waterville. and F. J. c.
Little of this city, were the referees.
Butlcr was represented by Letourneau
& Matthew of Watervillc, and Thibo-
dcau by Sheldon & Sawtelle of this
city. After listening to the testimony
submitted, the referees refused to allow
q disclosure, and Thibodeau was re-
turned to iail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

The Maine Central advertisor, ,,.
rates OF fare to Portland on July
FOURTH to those who wish to attend the
grand outdoor celebration and carnival
at Sebago lake, and also at Peaks 10
land. both of which places offer a good
list of attractions to pleasure sealor..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01
Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

bowditch & Webster say: Don't
"oscct 10 put a box OF Aubert's Head
aehe POWDERS in the vacation grin.
iney are perfectly harmless and not
uniS cure The worst headaches prompt
~ out prevent their return. They are
iuiiS Warranted and sold in ten and
twenty-five cent packages"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

"A letter from Frank E. Smith tro.s-
urcr of the Augusta Trust Co. who is
at Monhegan island for his bc,I,I,
states that he is feeling better. which
is good news to his many friends in tbo
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Mr. and Mrs. IL. L. Pishon, who, for
some time past, have been at their cot
tasc at Cobbosseecontee, have returned
to town and will not return TO tho lake
until later in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Charles p. kinsman has purchased Of
w. l.. Stebbins, i Cadillac tonncau ga
car, similar to the one owned by J. T.
Packard. Mr.. Stebbins has a carload
of machines on the way, and looks for
their arrival, today or Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

The Pcttingill Corners and the Car
diners will cross bats on the Corner
grounds at $50 o'clock, Saturday af-
ternOOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

John Coughlin purchased, Thursday
the house on Winthrop street owned
by Gov. Hill and occupied by County
Attorney Leigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01
Local and Business Tins.

Choicest cuts of salmon for Fourth of
July dinners, ut YounS's market.
July1d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Commencing. Monday, June 18th, 1904
Steamer Della Collins" leaves Augusta,
daily, at 40 p. NJ. HallowelI at 200 p. M.
connecting with Main Line steamers leav-
ing Gardiner at 1856, Richmond at 40,
Bath at $50 p. NJ. and Popham Beach 1t
100 p. NJ. for Boston. u..lu
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf.
Boston, daily. except Sunday. at Goo p. u.
for all River Landings.
All feight via the steamers Of this Com
rany Is insured against fire and marine
ALLEN PARTRIDGE, Augusta, Me-.
c. A. COLE, Hallowell Me-, 49,.
CALVIN AUSTIN, v. p. 4 GenT Mgr.
Boston, Mass
sprf3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

MED BROTHERHOOD OF CAR.
piers and joincrs Of America. Local
fon, No IA. meets every alternate
fsday night at 7.eo O'Clock at Carpen-
p ball Water street. Regular meet
J Monday. May =. SPECIAL business.
CliAS. c. Mf"TrALF. Pres.
IRA II. FOSTER. Pee S"c'y,
JOHN =. SPACLDING, Fin. Sec'y.
fnthfri. &sat.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

points South and West may be had OF ID.
h. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office In Augusta selling via ali
routes and checking baggage free Of ex.
pense.
GEO F. EVANS. F. E. BOoTHBAY.
V. Pres. & Gen. Magr.. G. r. & +. A
Portland. Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01
.A'.aoAos AND srsAmsoAre.

IN Effect June ., 1874.
Trans leave Augusta a. follows:


come WE Sfaa A IkMA -. fSs r.v,,.o,
Isa n9 P. Rangeley. Rockland. Port.
jSna; 10 n % Quebec and Montreal: 90 A
lewiston. Portland and Boston, express
I1r brunswick. lewiston. Pennington.
iand and Han sSssSn Kosk,and Port.
tern Mn'e Mgsnfaip locpp5 points 9as and Lancas
T. NJ. express for Brunswick Bath Ro az.
land, Lewiston. Portland, Boston Mon
rrsi and Chicago. connects at Portland
S Iea1ins shPFS oqsand Sleeper lSF New YsT
urday); arriving New York, 7.6 *. NJ:
GO r. NJ, Sundays only. for Portland and
t fhTsSo1i s sI sonnec,iHE at Portland with
10 r N for South Gardner: 30 % p.
ston, f Bnth uRi ocKan every night for Lew
to Ga f2;S A NJ & Portland and Boston.
nv SING EASr.l2S A. M. (nighf ex.
b beaa 1Ds koWheean. Bangor. Moose
". via B. & 4. r r. r.: VSnsebnto co3 y,
Stephen. st. Andrew. ST. John. Via Cana.
oian Pacific and Aroostook counties: 2.1
M Tor Waterv ane t sFoH HSsseor
southwest South est, Harbor and Tor Oakland. Bel.
SIS a M snd for v Wate ssfs'on ses
port F9xcroft. Greenvillc. Bangor and
sor Lar Har6o 9 s sSSn for sa an
bor,x ,Aroostook county, Vanceboro.
81: John and halifax, Lewiston and way
stations: via Waterville and WInthrup:
:; "a p +. NJ. express for Bucksport and daily
Watcrville. Oakland. North Arson. HinT.
nam, Skowhegan. Belfast, Dexter, Den.
M Yer and Foxcroft. Greenville, Bangor Old
Waterville and for S.lowhegan SATURDAYS:
9;l5 A. NJ, Sundays only, for WaterviiIe.
Bangor and Bar Harbor
!, lie night Pullman train going East at
l2i5 a. M, runs every night, Sun,ia ys IN
GUIDED. but not to Skuwhegan on Monday
mornings, nor on Sunday mornings to
beliast, Dexter or beyond Bangor, ex-
cepting to Bar Harbor and Wash Co. r.
r. W. -
daily for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01
,eIIs1A LODGE DIRECTORY.

.u.oc r. A. CHAPTER, NO 4a.
"sorvccation in Masonic Temple,
sled, 60 cSi'I ulv !. ut 80 o'clock. Al. So
.aIsaa'c companions are cordially in
81 Kei''s' c. f. COOK. ii. +.
4. II. BODICE. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

)JsUsTA LUDGE, NO. 46, a. 3. S.
y. In Golden cross Hall the second
Eday of each month.
pPS. EMMA II. ROBERTS. Pres.
MRS. ID. A. CLARK. secretary.
ga THURSTDN. Collector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

|eysTA CAMP. NO. 1900. MODERN
thnen Of America. Regular meeting
Monday evening ut Wonlman hall.
J. c. KIRKPATRICK, V. G.
W. r. BERRY. Clerk.
H. W. HASKELL. PAnker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-01

Sold by all druggists. Is centa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18

Not for several years has the crop scare been as influential in the stock markets. He has been a figure for weeks, and has been played up to the utmost. After wreaking havoc with winter and spring wheat he turned his attention next to cot ton and then to corn, proving of speeula- tive value in each speciality and in stocks as well. With regard to corn however, the reports of the "crop killers" produced relatively little effect. It is of common knowledge that the corn crop south of the Chicago parallel is beyond serious danger from frost and that at worst there could be only minor damage by impairment of quality in the northern zones rather than loss of quantity. The extreme of injury to the whole yield could only be frac- tional, and that Throughout section of country which exports very little Never theless the grain speculative contingent on the Chicago board of trade has ex- perienced slight difficulty In conducting series of bull campaigns in both the lead ing cereals. Last year with corn four to five weeks late and indications pointing to very grave impairment both in condi- ton and loss in quantity, corn bulls lost money and sentiment was apathetic as to the future of prices. It Is recalled. however that times were hafd year ago and confidence lacking. The speculative spirit was at low ebb whereas this year the country seems again willing to pay attention to bull tips and the bullish ad- vice of leaders on the speculative ex- changes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
LACQUER WORK OF CHINA.
Has Long Been Considered One of the
 Lost Arts. sa.ss44

Pekin Letter in Chicago Tribune.
 The making of the richly carved red lacquer has long been counted one of the lost arts in China, for no reason what ever. when it Is so successfully carried on by several laquer artists of the first or der in Japan.
 The finest carved red lacquer pieces encountered in Pekin are almost always Rscribed to the period of Chienlung and It Is quite often called Soochow lacquer, since the manufacture was best carried on there after the Ming emperors re- moved from Ranking. Then one is assur- ed that with the destruction of Soochow during the Taiping rebellion the lacquer artists were all killed or scattered and the work never resumed there; and also that with the destruction of the summer palace in 1860 and the dispersal of the @orlxmen in, the imperial ateliers 1t ceas- Ed to be made in Pekin.
 Dr. Headland of the Pekin university who is alert to all things interesting and artistic, stumbled upon quiet garden In a far compound, off narrow alley in the Tartar city, where he found red lac- luer of the first quality being made and rarved after the old standard, convention hl designs. It seemed quite too good to be true, but after my jinrikisha coolies had raced like mad in the wake of the einologue's bicycles, had shot out of Hat amen street into a narrow lane, sheared Inc corner of brick wall, and brought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
BANKING OPINIONS FREELY EXCHANGED
 - Experts from All Parts of the
 Country Meet  THE TONE IS OPTIMISTIC More Individuals Than Ever Before Are In Comfortable shape-GOs- sip of the Railroads-stock Market Active
THE TONE IS OPTIMISTIC
BY w. e. NICHOLAS.

New York. September 17.--onc of the interesting features of the week has been the free interchange of banking opinion among the fnanciers from all parts of the country who have been here In conyen- tion assembled. The formal proceedings of the convention were not the most in- teresting or important developments of the occasion. The real value of the event is found in the opportunity presented for q commingling of representatives of banking interests Of the whole United States. There are heart to heart talks q rubbing of elbows and a general shak- Ing together of financial people, the good effects of which cannot be over-estlmated
 The almost universal expression of banking opinion. both public and private is optimistic on general business condI- tions. Proof was advanced from every quarter that the country is blessed with unusual prosperity More individuals than ever before are In comfortable shape. It was admitted that the indus- trial situation might be better, but the sentiment was general that even in that quarter there is good ground to look for betterment The aggregate value of the farm crops raised this year is certain to be materially above the average of re- cent years in spite of the reduction of possibly 75,0o0,0O0 bushels in the wheat crop as compared with last year. The estimate is made and very generally ap- proved that the farmers are likely to re- ceive at least s4Oo, ,oOo. 600 more for this years output than they did for last years. With this to go on there would appear to be good ground for the prevail Ing optimistic tone and light basis for fear of disturbing influences of sufficient consequences to interfer with the favor able trend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
Stock Market Lively.

There can be no longer complaint of
 lack of ginger in the stock market.
 Transactions on the big exchange run
 about 100000 shares a day. and there Is sufficient range to fluctuations to inter-
 est professionals and the entire trading public as we'll Sales of bonds on the stock exchange approximate s25,0o0,O00 a
 week. There is no way of ascertaining exactly the volume of counter transac-
 tons, but that too, is on very large scale, indicating very heavy absorptive
 demand at generally advancing .rices, although quotations here as we'll as in stocks fuctuate rather more shraply than usual
 Without a doubt there has been ex- tensiye manipulation in the stock mar
 ket. This has been shown with special
 force in the Hartman issues, St. Paul,
 the southwestern Changers, the Morgan group of southern railroads and the coal CTS, including Erie. The campaign in Union and Southern Pacifics seems to have eliminated, and 1t is the common belief that immense blocks of stock have been distributed by inside interests on the advance. The campaign in these stocks has been remarkably behind the properties to find market for all the new securities they may see fit to print, besides yielding huge profits on specu- lative lines. The grand plan of the deal Is supposed to have been framed in tn.
 Kuhn, Loeb office. the services of MT.
 James R. Keene having been called in to insure the success of the manipulative feature of the stock exchange.
 William Rockefeller is supposed to
 have been the power behind the move
 ment in St. Paul, which made a straight away gain of about 20 points. with hardly a backset of more than points at my
 stage. MT. Rockefeller 1ound a very | large short interest Tn St. Paul at the bottom, which he has punished unmerci- fully, giving 1t no chance to work out except by going into the market and bid ding for stock against his own brokers. William Rockefeller and his immediate friends has undsputed control of this great property. Long maturing plans for the extension of this road to the Pacific coast are believed to be about ready to be sprung. St. Paul is in a strong posi- ton financially, and from a strategic point of view in actual operation. It Is not at all unlikely that a considerable
 part, if not all, the s25,0000 900 of new stock authorized many months ago has been marketed on the advance, a trick in financiering very popular with the Standard oil group Relations between St. Paul and the Union Pacific party are supposed to be closer now than ever be- fore by reason of the recent purchases of Union and Southern Pacific securi- ties by the Rockefeller party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18

up before the stone gate lions of the ruinous old Tatungfu, we whisked around another acute corner and finally saw the sign, Carved Lacker Company"
 This. .Chikoojr' establishment in the T'antzu Hutupg, or alley, behind the bat tered old green tiled Talxungfu, or Ta- kung palace, is AS securely hidden, save for the sign, as If 1t were a factory for counterfeit money instead of the abode of the most worthy art industry in the capital. @a
 There is no society of lacquer artists with their own prizes and government prizes to compete for each spring, as in Tokio; nor any fine arts club to induce collectors to lend their rare pieces for exhibition every once in a while to keep alive the tradition and foster the welfare of the art.
 The Chikooji work away without any such aid or encouragement, and the art lives in Pel<in solely by their initiative A silk clad literary looking man, who seemed to be the Hacker company" show ed and explained everything to us with great interest, but the "lacker' artist was a quiet. smooth-faced old Tartar. who had one man indoors and six boys or young men working for him in the mat-shaded space between the house and a real bit of garden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
EXPERIENCE OF MORPHINE USERS WHO TOOK TREATMENT AT JAMES OLD HOMESTEAD. TOOK LARGE QUANTITIES OF
 MORPHINE.
One From Jackson, Mleh., the Other From Springfield, Arkp Was Cured Nearly Three Years Aso-pld Not Suffer Pain or Loss of Sleep.

1 During the past twelve months several l of the states have passed very stringent 1 laws as to the sale and use of drugs, yet The drug habit is on the Increase. The prohibition of the! sale-of Narcotic drugs in these several states will have ten- dency to force the habitues to take treat ] nenf and they will naturally want to l know the whereabouts of a first-elass, reliable institution wherein they can get relief. We take pleasure in stating that l Memphis has the largest and most suc- cessful institute of the kind in the United States.
 As an evidence of their ability to per- manently cure drug habitues we publish the following testimonials from persons who took treatment at James Old Home stead Sanatorinm:
 Office of Martin 6 Loennecker,
 Jackson, Mich. Aug. 6, 1903 Chas. B. James. Esq. Memphis, Tenn.
 Dear Sir-Your kind and welcome let ter, also Homestead Messenger, at hand. hope you will excuse me for not writing you earlier. I have been absent from the city most of the time and have been very busy I am still lon the right side of the road" owing to your splendid cure. very often think of you and the boys. If l did not writeit was not because I was not interested in you. I am selling my property here and am making arrange ments to go into business in Los Angeles, Cal.
 It will be some time before I will be ready to start, but I expect to leave Jack son about October 1. I am very glad to hear that your business Is increasing and I hope some day every one who Is suf- fering from either liquor or morphine habits will be able to put themselves un- der your care In your splendid sanato- rum. I know what your cure can do; 1t cured me of the morphine habit three years ago. I had tried other cures with out success. Give my best wishes to all.
 remain yours, 2fk
 c. H. fLOENNEcKER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
Toilet Articles
Special Sale for Monday.

Special Sale for Monday.
 Handkerchief Extracts in bulk, Vio- let, White Rose, Jockey Club,
 Carnation, Heliotrope; regular price b0c; special price. ounce.... .... .... ... .zoc Roger and Gallet's Poudre de Rig, Violet or White Rose odors. 1sc Freeman's Face Powder. ..... .2oS Ben Levy's Lablache Face Pow der.... .... .... .... ......ooS Jacobs Perfumed Talcum Powder, extra large box.... .... ....16c Face Powder in Leaf form, white or flesh. .... ..... ...... LUG Pozzoni Medicated Face Powder 5oc Mennen's Talcum Powder. .. 13c Squibbs' Talcum Powder. .... 15e Lubin's Baby Powder. ....... .2oc Mme Robinaire's Face Bleach, will remove freckles, tan, sunburn and blackheads Trial size, 25e;
 large size. .... ... .$1.oo Satinola.. .... .... ........4oc .Woodbury's Facial Soap. ..... .2oc Cuticura Soap.... ..... ..... .15c Packers Tar Soap.... ........ .15c Pears Unscented Soap. ....... 1oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
Cured Two Years Ago.

MT. Chas. B. James, Memphis. Tenn:
 Dear Sir-Two years ago this morning I departed from James Sanatorium a free man. and I want to say to you that
 lam still a free man and am enjoying good health. now weigh 222 pounds. I never have craved the drug since I was freed from it, and I shall always feel grateful that I was permitted to take your treatment, and I shall ever be thankful that you made visit to this place. Dr. Stephens who took treat ment for the drug habit, is all o. K. and joins me in sending to you our best wishes for the James Sanatorium.
 With best regards to all connected with the institution. and assuring you that I will always speak good word for your treatment, I am,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
INC5pCJLIuIIJ1 Springfield, Ark. M. F. MOORE
Rev. R. A. Meek Tries Cure for To
 bacco Habit.

0dSSo
 Rev. R. A. Meek, pastor M E. Church South, tried the Cure for Tobacco. In a letter dated Oct. 20, 1896, he says of the Cure for Tobacco and Cigarette Habits: Tt is all and more than you claim for It. pleasant, safe and reliable remedy. I speak positively, because in my case it was subjected to a most thorough and rigid test. For eleven years previous to the time that I began taking 1t had been a constant anl almost incessant smoker, using, interchangeaby, cigars, cigarettes and the pipe. The effects of the poison upon my system were simply dreadful. Tobacco affected my eyes, my throat, my heart, my nerves: in fact nearly every bodily organ and mental faculty. From the very first hour your treatment worked like a charm. had not taken the Tobacco Remedy more than two or three days before 1t began to make its influence felt, and as I continued the use of it grew steadily better. It wrought complete change in me and today I am in better shape than I have been for years. My appetite for tobacco is gone. and I am daily gaining both In weight and strength. In fact, am 8 now man. Specially Prepared Home Remedies For the cure of Alcoholism, Drug Addic- tions, Cigarette, Tobacco and Snuff hab- its will be furnished at the following prices:
 Full course for drunkenness. .$12 5O Full course for tobacco habit. ....... 5O0 Full course for cigarette habit...... 5Oo Cost of specially prepared treatment for Drug Addictions is dependent entire ly upon age and physical condition of patient, kind and quantity of drug used. how drug Is used, etc. Literature and testimonials and free samples furnished on application.
 Call at city office. No. 47 Poplar Street, or at chas B. James private office, No. I'll Second Street, or address in conf dence James Old Homestead Sanatorium. or Lock Box No. 1000. Memphis, Tenn.
 ss*
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
Alton Change a Mystery.

The significance in the change of con- trol of Alton continues to be somewhat of a mystery. Interests friendly to Rock Island are no doubt fin the deal. yet there Is no reason to believe that the Rock Is- land has the slightest intention of talk ing over the property. That system al- ready has tracks between Kansas City and Chicago, and its facilities between St. Louis and Chicago over the Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Big Four tracks cannot well be improved upon. In brief the Rock Island would have little use for Alton. and it is not improbable that the recent buyers of control will have to operate the road themselves Parties close to the Kuhn. Loeb and Hartman offices wink their other eye significantly when condoled with over the loss of Alton control. and intimate that they are quite reconciled and that in point of fact they were quite willing to have events turn out as they did. From this the street Is left to conclude that the Hartman Kuhn, Loeb party were in reality glad to find a purchaser for a property acquired for speculative purposes and not for annexa- tion to the main Union Pacific system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-18
Hard Sacrifice.

From the Courier Journal
 Nihilists are claiming that the czar's boy baby was borrowed for the emergency. The claim Is not worth considering, al- though perhaps a mother could be found who would consent to doom her child to the throne of Russia.