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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
A BIG FLOOD.
Scores of Rivers ard Streams
Out Of Bounds.
Allegheny and MonongaheIa Threaten
Great Damage Along Banks.
Ohio and Indiana Also Suffering from
Storm.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 21-The worst
food in the history of western Penn
sylvania since the establishment of the
weather bureau at this point, is ex-
| pected here, Friday night. Never be-
fore have the existing conditions and
the outlook been SO serious as now.
Experienced river men and people
| who for years have watched river and
| weather conditions. tonight, did not
hesitate to state that a stage of 81 feet
| would be reached, which is II feet
| higher than the flood of 1884.
Heeding the warnings given out by
| the weather bureau and from past ex-
| periences, businessmen, officials and
manufacturing plants and citizens
| whose homes line the banks of the Mo-
nongahela and Allegheny rivers. began
to meet the impending danger which it
| was asserted at the weather bureau.
| tonight, nothing could stop.
The only point where the ice is re-
ported to be moving up to midnight,
was at Salisbury. on the Kiskiminetas
river, a tributary of the Allegheny riv-
er. Between and 6 O'Clock, tonight.
this stream rose 40 feet, starting the
ice. 1t soon struck another foe and be-
gan to gorge. When this report ar
rived, the officials at the weather bu-
reau gave up all hope of the flood be-
ing checked.
A telegram from Wheeling at mid
night says: The Wheeling and Lake
Erie railroad bridge ever Short Creek.
has been washed out completely, tieing
up traffic over the road.
At O'clock. tonight the
only encouraging feature in the
l'ood situation are that the rain
mas stopped and slight evidences Of a
lower temperature are present Both
tn" Allegheny and Monangahela are
rising at the rate of four inches an
hour.
Forecaster Ridgeway said he was
not an alarmist, but he ventured to
assert that sometime Pittsburg will
have a 40-foot stage of water
If enough rain should fall up the
two rivers at this period" said he,
there is sufficient snow on the ground
to cause just such a stage"
j. w. Arris, the United States gov
eminent engineer, says that the rain
does not extend a very great distance
above Oil City, and that the tempera-
ture above that point is much lower
than it is here so that he does not
think the river will break up.
A report has just reached here from
Meadeville, Pa. saying that the city
is in the grasp of the worst flood in
history. The fire department has been
called out to assist in saving property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
FOR SALE.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Loans made quickly and confidentially
on all kinds of PERSONAL PROPERTY
at reasonable rates. Installment pay
ments If you need temporary assistance
call on us
COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
2l9 Water ST., Augusta. Opp. Cony House
ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
THE
BOOKLOVERS'
LIBRARY

wishes to announce to the read
ing people Of Augusta that it has
opened its branch library in this
city. All information regarding
same will be given at Percy w.
Means drug store-Corner Bridge
and Water streets,-where the
library is established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
LoeANsPoRT, IND, DELueEp.
Big Gorge in Eel River Put Part Of
City Under Water.

Logansport, Ind. jan 21.-The ice in
the Eel river above Logansport went out
shortly before midnight. below the 10th
Street dam, and a huge gorge, more than
u feet high, has been formed at 5th street
CONTINUED on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
POLO.

At Stoneham-Stoneham Z; Lynn, l.
At Salem-Salem, 5; Maynard, 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed by Andrew J. Mcpherson of Houl-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

The employees of the New Haven Iron
ard Steel Co. who have been idle since
Dec ~. when lockout was declared. hello
a meeting, Thursday. and voted to submit
the wage question in dispute to the ma
tional organization of iron. steel and tin
workers The company ordered a rcduC-
ton i'm wages of 1ll4 per cent. and the
men declined to accept it. The mill was
then shut down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
ANDROSCOGC!N IS LOW.
Mills on Short Time and Pulp Suppl,
Is Very Low.

Brunswick. Ne. Jan. 21.-Thc Andres
coggin river is lower, today. than it has
been for years. The mills are all run
ming on reduced time and in some of the
mills certain departments have been smut
down. The pulp mill is rapidly falling of
ard unless relief comes soon the mills of
the Bowdoin Paper 60. ut Topsham
Pciepscot and Lisbon Falls will be oblig-
ed ia shut down. The electric light plant
is obliged to shut down during the day
and the town is in darkness until after G
O'Clock each afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
58TH CONGRESS-.
Piatt of Conn.,, Defends Presi-
dents Panama Policy.
Also Eu'ogizss Him Personally as
Brave and Fearless.
General Army Appropriation Bill Dis.
eussed in House.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Platt of Con-
neciicut, concluded his speech on Pan
ANA, today. He defended the course
OF the President throughout the Pana-
ma revolt and eulogiZed the Executive.
personally as brave and fearless.
During the morning Margan spoke
in explanation of his bill for the an
neXation of Panama to the United
States, basing his argument on the
ground that the pending canal treaty
practically contemplated that result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

1t is announced that Frank Shannon of
Dorchester, late of the Kansas City team.
will coach the team during the coming
season.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-10
Churches Enter Protest.

Protests of the most vigorous kind
went up from the church going ele-
ment of this city yesterday, again st
the desecration of the Sabbath day by
the holding races at the new fair
grounds.
Their condemnation took the form
of denunciation of the opening of the
grounds from the pulpits of the vari
Gus churches and through resolutions
adopted by the various congregations.
There have been passed in to this
office resolutions from the Methodist.
Baptist, Christian churches and from
the Young Mems Christian Club. AS
they are all of the same character only
one of them, the resolution adopted by
the Christian club, is published.
Be it resolved that, whereas, the
Grand Valley Fruit Fair Association
has outraged the Christian sentiment
of the community by opening the fair
grounds ON the Sabbath day for the
purpose of horse racing, ball playing
and other sports; we. the members of
the Young Mems Christian Climb,
hereby express our hearty condemna
tion of such action and call upon all
law abiding citizens to unite with us
in protesting against the offence.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-10
BALLOONIST DEAD.
Frank Van Fleet Dies This Morning
at HospitaI.---A Sad Death.-.-
His Wife at the Bedside.

This morning at half past four
o'clock, Frank VahFleet. the balloon
ist who met with an accident at the
fair grounds Friday morning. passed
away after suffering intensely for
three davs. The injured mans wife
was with him when he died. She
came yesterday in response to tele-
gram directed 70 her at Colorado City.
The remains will be shipped this
evening over the Colorado Midland to
Colorado City. Van Fleets home.
where the interment will take place.
Mr.. Van Fluk was prominent
member of the Colorado City Aerie of
Eagles. No 145, and was also mem
ber of the Trainmen Union He car
ried insurance to the amount of $3.50
He was about thirty five years of age.
His professional name was Prof
LIE Van.
AS result of the accident the bal
loonist was raralyzed from the waist
down. the spine was dislocated. and
many other painful injuries inflicted.
His misfortune cast shadow over
the festivities fair week and his con-
dition was watched with the hope that
the man would win in his fight with
Death. by hundreds of our citizens.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-10
Saturday Nights Play.

Saturday night The Lillian Mason
company closed most successful
weeks engagement in this city. The
closing performance was the produc-
tion of that quaint yet beautiful rural
comedy drama. "In Missouri. Nat
Goodwin's great piece. An immense
audience was out to witness the clos
ing performance and to bidt he popu-
lar actress goodbye. The play was
presented in a most satisfactory
manner.
Every evenings attraction was en-
joyed by large audience. On sew
eral nights the house could not accom-
odate the cowds. Not an inferior per-
formanoe was given during the week.
Miss Mason is beautiful actress
possessing remarkable talent She
has made herself exceedingly popular
in Grand Junction through her splen-
did work and will always draw big
audiences in this city.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-10

DR.. S. p. Brown will leave for his
home tonihgt at Elgin, Illinois.
The Select Reading club met with
Mrs. L. f. Ingersoll this afternoon.
John Barnicle and son John have
gone to Golden to visit Mr.. Barnicle's
son Jimmie.
Mrs. T. NJ. Jones, who has been
the CT st of Mrs. W. p Ella for the
past week, leaves for her home
tonight.
a fine line of shoes can be soen if
you call at Graham's. He only car
les the Sharood shoe in fine dress
shoe, but has any kind you want for
heavy shoe.
Twelve apples, whose combined
weight totaled fifteen pounds. furnish
ed fair sample of the deciduous
fruit gown in the vicinity of Grand
junction, Colorado this year. Three
of these apples wei ghed sixty seven
ounces. the largest measuring sixteen
inches in circumferen five inches
in diameter and four inches from stem
to blossom. " icksburg, miss. }
Evening Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
"The Siun of the Cross"

We quote the following from an in
terView with a prominent clergyman
published recently in Il well-known
ma gaZine:
Pardon me-, The Sign of the Cross
is not a mere melodrama. If written
IL blank verse it could easily take rank
with many of the tragedies of the Res
toration period. From an acting point
neither Dryden nor any of his cOntem-
poraries did anything better and as It's
author, Wilson Barrett, had no higher
purpose in writing it than to provide
himself with q suitable part while en-
tertaining the average audience I am
sure he must be credited with success.
Nero is most certainly a tragic part
and in Mercia and Marcus Superbus
Mr.. Barrett has created two charac-
tiers that are of absorbing interest to
all lovers OF the romantic ana IDEAL
Then you think it great play?"
If it were not great play DO you
think it would have had the success 1t
has had in this country and England?
Ii teaches Il beautiful lesson; the tri-
unph of the spirit over the body. 1t
emphasizes the power of love IN
Transforming the sensualist. Marcus
into a Christian who meets death ra-
Their than forego the bliss of eternal
companionship with the anger who has
saved him frim himself, and in fine it
gives a picture OF Rome under the
Caesars that has meyer been surpassed
for historic accuracy. and brilliancy of
coloring. My word for it, The Sign of
the Cross will be played years after
the average melodrama and society
play have been forgotten
The Sign of the Cross" will be seen
at the Opera House, matinee and night.
Saturday, April 80. Seat sale opens
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
AMUSEM ENTS,
"The Silver Slipper" Toniuht.

Ii might be interesting to the ladies
who will visit the presentation of John
c. Fishers stupendous musical pro-
duction. THE Silver Slipper" at the
Opera House, this evening, to know
how it is possible that the series of
magnificent gowns and costumes are
kept in such magnificent repair and
cleanliness. This idea will, no doubt,
strike them when they place their
glasses upon the gowns worn by this
company. Should any one say that
there is a wardrobe staff, or in other
words, that the company carries no less
than five clever seamstresses or dress
makers, and that, in addition, there is
also Grated and boxed five sewing ma
chimes, which are always sent to the
theater on the first load, it would
hardly be believed; but so it is. The
stage manager of the organization IN
variably lays out the largest room for
this dressmaking establishment. 1t is
there, under their watchful eyes, that
every gown is inspected before it is
handed out to the various Wearers of
the evening, and the same inspection is
carefully noted when the lady in queS-
ton returns the gown to be placed
away in the costume trunks, trunks
that are water proof, trunks that carry
six and eight trays, in which each gown
is given Il special tray.
And so it is with the millinery, the
hats; they have their respective re-
ceptacles in trunks of dimensions for
just that purpose.
There are also trunks for boots, slip
pers and shoes. which are always
placed in stocks before being packed.
This also applies to parasols and UNI
brellas. In fact, every idea that can be
suggested for the proper care and con-
venence Of ladys wardrobe is thor
oughly and APPLY demonstrated in the
transportation department of THE Sill
Yer Slipper"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
David Harum.

Mr.. julius Calm will present the ORA
matiZation of Westeott's widely-read
book David Harum' at the Opera
House, on Thursday, April 90. The
play is now nearly three years old ard
since its production it has had a phe-
nomenal measure of success. In trans
planting the story from the book to the
stage the dramatiZers We're careful to
take but few liberties with Wescott's
work. Into three acts the play is d.
Vided, and all Of the scenes are laid in
bonneville. N. Y. In the first act the
audience sees Davids bank on one side
and Aunt POlly's house across the road
while at the background is the big
barn wherein David kept his horses.
All the familiar characters are quickly
introduced. There is DaVid's factO-
tum, Dick Larrabee and Dug Robinson
who drives the stage from the depot.
Then comes that old Skinfiint Zeke
Swinney, and, shortly after, the little
Widow CullOm, the relict of Billy p.
Mary Blake then puts in an appearance
and herein is where the only liberty
that is taken with the story is intro
duced She comes to bonneville to get
al poSitiOu Ill the pubic school, having
learned that for years she was depend-
ent upon Gen. Woolsey. Her independ-
ence asserted itself and she determined
TO earn her own living. She went to
bonneville because her mother was bu-
ried there and-well. because she knew
that after the death of his father John
LenOX went there TO work in David
iiarum'S bank. John Lenox comes into
View and so does pert little Chef Tim
son. There is dear old Aunt Polly and
along comes the village tough Bill Mon
taig. The second act of the play is
laid in the office of the counting room
of the bank. In the third act another
phase of David Harum's character is
shown-his home life. The scene is.
laid in Aunt Polly's sitting room on
Christmas morning. There is the story
Of David's visit to the circus, the giving
to the widow of her home, the engage
ment of John LenoX and Mary Blake.
ana the curtain falls on the Christmas
dinner with David opening that famous
bottle of champagne.
The seat sale will open this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
kENNEeEc PROBATE COURT.
Business Disposed Of Yesterday, Before
Judge G. T. Stevens.

In the probate court Monday the fol-
lowing Wills were proved, approved and
allowed: or Samuel B. Holt. late OF
Clinton. Emma ]. Holt of Clinton ap-
pointed administrators with the will
annexed; Mark Lord, late OF Augusta
Edgar S. Turner OF Augusta. admins
traitor with the will annexed; Mary d.
Mayo, late of Manchester. Oscar T.
Mayo of Augusta. executor; Lucinda F.
Partridge, late of Waterville. +. Frank
Partridge of Waterville. executor:
Catherine T. Mitchell, late of Water
vilfe,n Nathan w. Taylor of Sidney exc
cutor: susan Cook, late of Vassalboro
George A. Woodsum of Vassalboro
executor: Ida L. Dyer, late of Sidney
'Chaffes n. Sibley Of Sidney, executor;
Martha J. Peacock, late Of Gardiner
Edward Peacock OF Gardiner, executor;
Dirieige Cloutier, late of Augusta, A. A.
Hamel of Augusta. executor; Otis d.
Cummings, late of Augusta, Eliza d.
Cummings of Augusta, executrix;
Christopher G. Bowman, late of Au-
gusta, Lendall Titcomb of Augusta,
executor.
Administration vas granted on the
following estates: OF Louisa S. Har-
low, late of Augusta, Mary II. Davies
of Augusta appointed administrators;
Nora Quinn, late of Hallowell, Mary A.
Lane of Hallowell, administrators:
Augusta Gordon, late of Oakland.
Louise NJ. Gordon of Oakland, admins
tratrix; Helen +. Andrews, late of
Providence, II. l., Frederic w. Andrews;
of Providence. administrator, Guy A.
IIildreth of Gardiner agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
BY REV. FIR. PONTUR.
How Young Woman of His Parish
r Was Cured of Consumption by Fa.
ther Johns Medicine.

Writing from La Fargeville, N. Y,
Rev. FIR. Joseph Pontur. of St. Johns
parish, said: "One of my parishion-
ers. almost Respondent of ever getting
cured, given up by the doctors as a
consumptive, upon my firm advice is
using Father Johns Medicine and since
has been constantly improving, to the
great joy of her parents and friends. -
-Four months later Rev FIR. Poutur
writes: The young woman referred
70 IN my previous letter, who was given
up'by all the doctors as a consuTnptive
continues to improve wondemully by
using Father Johns Medicine.n,r
Cures colds and all throat and lung
diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
A Great Sensation,

There was big sensation in Lees
vile, Ind, when w. Fl. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. He" writes
81 endured insufferable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon there
after effected a complete cure" SINH
lar cures of Consumption. Pneumonia,
bronchitis and Grip are numerous.
It's the peerless remedy for all throat
and lung troubles. Price soc. and sl.O0.
Guaranteed by Bowditch, Webster &
Co. Augusta: and Simpson Drug Co,
waterville; Druggists. Trial bottles
free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
List of Unclaimed Letters at Postoffice

WOMEN.-Anderson, Mrs. Willie c.;
ConnOrs, Miss Katie; Daley, Mrs. A.
c.; Hackett. Mrs. V. A.: Howard Miss
Mary; Johnson. Miss Carrie; Mckay,
Mrs. L. A.; Reed. Miss Helen NJ;
Stewart, Mrs. f.; Young, Mrs. Lillian
NJ.
MEN.-Ayer, G. f.; Farnsworth, Mr..
Hanson, II. r.; Tilton, Roys D.; True
Sam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
Augusta is assured of n FOrrth M

Augusta is assured of a Fourth OF
July celebration, as at the meeting OF
North Augusta grange, Saturday even
ing, it WAS voted to celebrate in All
appropriate manner. and the following
general committee was chosen: w. S
Knowles, Ralph Percival, Vernon Pack
ard, Chas. +. Philbrick and Chas. s
Woodward. Sub committees were also
appointed, and the work Of preparatio
will be commenced at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
WASHING WITHOUT WATER
n Ike Trying to Get Rid Of Dandruf
IL oftzs without Herpicide.

n Ike Trying to Get Rid Of Dandru3
'r 'i'z@ p Without Herpicide.
Didryou ever see any one trying to
wash themselves without soap or
water?"
z II you did what would you say OF
him? t..-
1t is every bit as foolish to try to get
rid of Dandruff and to prevent Bald
ness by feeding the germs which cause
1t, with Canthrarides. vaseline, Glycer-
Inc and similar substances which form
the principal ingredients Of most 50.
called Hair Vigors.
Newbro's Herpicide is successful be-
cause it attacks and kills the parasitic
germ which feeds on the hair roots.
1t is the original and only genuine
scalp germicide manufactured.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. In
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co..
Detroit. Mich.
6owdftch. Webster 4 Co. Special Agts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
Card of Thanks

I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks
for the Beautiful flowers contributed
to me by the sisters of the National
Relief Corps.
MRS. NATHANIEL MOVES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

During the session of the council Justice
William Z. Whitehouso Of the Supreme
Court appeared and took the oath of office
for his new term. The oath was admin
istered by Governor Hill. after which the
popular associate justice was warmly con
graduated by the members of the coun-
Gil. In connection with the taking Of the
oath of Office by Justice Whitehousc it
may be mentioned that he did not have
to have the oath repeated to him. as is
usually done. but repeated it from
memory. This is something which few
men taking office are able to do
Judge Hall, of the superior court also
took the oath of office, the oath being adj
minstered to him by Abel d. Russell,
dedimus justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

In the case of William r. Barnes. of
Unity. now confined to the insane ward a t
the State prison in Thomaston. an order
was passed for his release. Barnes was
first arrested as tramp about 10 years
ago He became insane and was COM
mitted to the ward at the State prison by
the executive council. He is now com
pletely recovered and is anxious to be at
liberty.
AT 10 o'clock the council adjourned to
Monday, May 1G, at 10 A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Stanley Hawkins and Joseph Hubert
have returned from a days fishing on
the trout brook i'll this vicinity, and
brought in 4 string of six. They report
the water too cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
STATE HOUSE,
Commissioner Gilman Will
Fight the Brown Tail Moth.
Council Hears About Or. BouIay's Bill
Against State Board of Health.
Justice Whitehouse and Judge Hall
Take Oath of Office-Other News.

NEXT MEETING
OF Board State Assessors, at Augusta,
Tuesday, May 3.
OF Board Railroad Commissioners, at
Augusta, Wednesday, May q.
OF Governor and Council, Moriiay,
May 16, at 10 A. m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
Notes..

The -Condett & Mack Co.
will be seen at the Opera House an
next week. except Friday, May 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Stock sale, today, at the Congrega-
lional chapel. supper, this evening. at
$50. Price, % cents.
MENU:
Escaloped Fish Mashed Potatoes
Cold Meat Cabbage Salad
Hot Rolls
Ice Cream Cake Coffee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Mr., and Mrs. John j. Keegan OF
Philadelphia, are in the city, and are
uuartered at the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Hon w. T. Cobb of Rockland was
among the visitors at the capitol on Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Governor Hill has designated, Friday
May 6, as Arbor Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Escaloped Fish
Cold Meat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Ice Cream