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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFFICE
OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CUR

Washington. D. c.. July II. 1904.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence pre-
sented to the undersigned. 1t has been
made to appear that The Granite Ma
tional Bank of Augusta" located in the
City of Augusta, in the County of Ken
nebec and State of Maine, has complied
with all the provisions of the Act of Con-
gress Ito enable National Banking Asso-
Citations to extend their corporate exis-
tence, and for other purposes approved
July l.. 1882. as amended by the Act APP
proved April II. 1902;
Now. therefore, I. WILLIAM p.
RlDGELY, Comptroller of the Currency,
DO hereby certify that THE Granite Ma
tional Bank of Augusta" located in the
City of Augusta. in the County of Kenne-
pee, and State of Maine, is authorized to
nave succession for the period specified in
ITS amended articles of association: name
ly; until close of business on July IL, 1924.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness
my nand and Seal of office this Eleventh
day Of July. 1904
WILLIAM Z. RIDGELY.
Comptroller of the Currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Personal Notes.


The Youngest member of the Demo-
cratic National Committee is r. A. Bill
lups. of Oklahoma. He is only 4 years
old
The statue of Pastuer on the Place DE-
Breteuil. Paris will be unveiled on
Wednesday next. the day of the national
fete.
Senator T. c. Plat has purchased
Villa Eden. at Highland Mills. n. y.
to please his wife. who says she is tired
of living al ound in hotels"
The Frlthjof expedition. under the
Tromsoe Norway on Wednesday, for
the relief of the Ziegler-Fiala polar eXpe-
dition
Washington A. Roebling. of Trenton
has given Sl00m to the fund 10 esta hlish
new buildings for the Rensselaer, Poly
technic Institute. of Troy. n. y. destroy
ed by fire recently.
DR.. John steele Sweeney Jr. Of Chi
cage, is to be sent to Europe by the Iru-
Guois Theatre Memorial Hospital to in
vcstiSatc the emergency hospitals of
London, Paris and Vienna. He will sail
July II.
Hampton Winston. the 19-ycar-old son
of f. S. Winston. of the Chicago and AL
ton Railroad. will put on overallS and Il
flannel shirt tomorrow and go to work
as machiniSt's apprentice in the shops
of the road in Bloomington. Ill.
James Donncly, the campus police
man of Yale College who is very popu-
to the st. Louis Exposition. all the eX-
penSes of which will be paid by the
Junior class. He has held the position OF
Yale officer for twelve years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Missina, Billions of Gold.

Two or three billions of gold are
missing ana if any reader of the Jour-
nal has this about his person or mas
seen it lying around where it was lett
by some careless individual, the TACT
should be reported at once. Most Oh
us. having all the gold needed. would
never have known of these missing
billions, but some prying statistlclalis
have figured out the loss and are serl-
ousIy disturbed over it. In l?o5 the
worlds stock of gold was estimated at
81. 49,. SOC. 900. In 1873 it was only
81. 2O9, 500. 900. Here is a gain OF more
than 81 900 900, 900 in thirty years. Inc
Wall Street Journal publishes statiS-
ties showing that the gold productioi
of the world since 1900 has amounted
to IS. 903, 400, 900. In all the preceding
years since the discovery OF America
by Columbus, the total production Is
estimated to have been $2,f56, SOo,o0O.
The worlds production of Solo since
1873 accounts for all of the present
stock of gold except about $SoO,0OO,0OO,
and that amount is accounted Tor twice
over by the product from 1860 to 1872.
Where then. asks the Journal, has all
the gold gone to which was mined be-
fore 1860? Apparently there is no
trace Of it anywhere unless in the art
objects for which gold is used.
The directors of the mint estimate
that i'm 1902 the industrial consump-
ton of gold amounted to S15,164. 400.
This was about % per cent. of that
years total product. Assuming that
this ratio held each year it would APP
pear that of the total production of
gold from 1892 to 1903. amounting to
sIO,9S5, $4,000, the proportion that went
into the arts and industries was ST.
7i6, 295,25O. This leaves a balance Of
SS,23S, SS5.750, which should appear, it
would seem, in the records of the worlds
stock of gold. But, as Il matter of fact
the total stock of gold in the world on
the 1st Of January. 1908, was, as has
been stated. $5.3S2, 100000. This leaves
$2.S56. 2S575O Of which there appears to
be no trace.
The Wall Street Journal raises the
interesting question whether this vast
wealth has been lost during the last
tour centuries. or whether any large
proportion is still in existence as Il sort
upon i'm times of special demand. Pro-
fesSor J. Laurence LauShlin of Chi
cago. last year, advanced the theory
that the immense sum 1of gold which
seemingly has disappeared. and which
he estimated ut $1,000, 100000, instead
"C $500. 000,O 900 as suggested by the
foregoing figures is largely held in re-
serve "by great financial houses in Eu-
rope and by many other private bank
crS, the character of whose business
does not require them to make public
reports "f their specie holdings" If
this conjecture is well founded, it is
highly important IN amy case, it
would seem that the current estimates
of the worlds stock Of gold must be
considerably increased to conform to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

The speed with which automobiles
are climbing Mt. Washington. this
summer demonstrates in the most
convincing manner the progress which
has been made in the manufacture of
these vehicles. \ few years ago. when
the ascent was made in little over
two hours. it was hailed as Il great
accomplishment. Now the machines
are being run to the summit in con-
sidcrably less than .one-fourth that
time. and this shows that the new form
of locomotion, which is becoming 50
popular is well i iapted 10 heavy grades
and uncertain roads as well as city
streets and park ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

A woman needs a veil to keep a COM
plexion she has and to hide one she
hasn't.
It's so easy being good in a novel that
it discourages people from trying any
where else
A girl goes to n woman with a fake
oriental name TO get her hand read, but
do.
Every once in so often woman gets an
idea that she would have been a grea
actress if she hadn't got married and
had several children.
The difference between the way a man
and a. woman dress is that he can look
like a boiled lobster and be fairly com
Portable, while she can look like iced
lemonade and think she is hot Scotch
New York Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

The oldest specimen of glass says an
authority on curious information. are
traced back from 100 to 900 years before
Christ. These are of Egyptian origin.
Transparent glass is believed ~ have
been first used about $50 years before the
Christian era. 1t was introduced into
remarkable degree of perfection among
the Romans, who produced some of the
most admirable specimens of glass ever
manufactured; an instance is the famous
Portland vase in the British Museum
Glass was rot used for windows until
about A. d. 300.-Harper's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

Attention is called to the announce
meut of President Soule of the Augusta
Board of Trade. published in another
column. that there will be meeting
of the board, Tuesday evening. July
10. TO consider the Rines Hill crossing
matter. If any progress is being made
towards the much needed adjustment
of this dangerous crossing. IT is so slow
that il cannot be observed with the
naked eye: and the proposed meeting
is for the purpose Of reviving interest
and increasing the activity of the par
ties directly concerned. There should
be good attendance and thorough
discussion of ways and means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
True Enouuh,

Il see story in this mornings pa
per about a man downtown who COM
mitted suicide on account of the heat"
Huh, that seems like jumping out
of the frying pan into the fire..
We'll, but there's often considera BILE
humidity in the frying pan. but there's
none in the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Something New.

whats this peculiar instrument"
inquired the visitor.
That" replied the manufacturer lis
d table knife. We've just filled large
order for d Chicago firm
But what's the idea in the raised
rim all around the blade?"
That's to keep peas and things from
rolling Off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
For Representatives. to the Legislature
WILLIAM III. GANNETT Of Augusta.
FRED G. kINSMAN OF Augusta.

The Democratic platform dwclls up
on the absolute aCuuicSCcnCc in the
viii Of tn" majority" but it is pointed
out that the Bryan minority succeeded
in kicking the money plank out Of that
Self-Same platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

it was utterly destroyed by the Toua-
regs and its very site was forgotten.
The Academy of Paris recently sent out
Il mission to discover the ruins and
they have just been found by Lieut..
Dcsplagnes about 100 miles south of
Gogo, on the banks of the Niger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

II is said that never before have the
great political partic; gone to the same
state for their presidential candidate.
With Roosevelt aud Parker hailins
from New York, the Empire State will
more than ever be the storm center of
tn" coming campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
William T. Cobb.
Maine Farner.)

Mr.. Cobb is an educated, cultivated
gentleman, of wide business experience,
fine personal presence, and of the
strictest integrity. He is totad alb
stainer and a firm believer in the pro-
hibitory laws and their strict enforce
mert He has every quality necessary
to draw all the votes of his party and
will receive them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Non Sequitur.

Miss Pepprcy-It seems hard to be-
lievc. Did she really call you Il liar"
Miss Passay-To my very teeth.
Miss Pepprcy-To your teeth? But
were you present at the time?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
New Maps to Be Made.

"Ah war is an awful thing" sighed
the croaker.
"Oh. | don't know. replied the smI-
ing individual.
You don't mean to say you approve
Of it,"
Sure I'm a photographer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Platform.
(Somerset Reporter.O

(Somerset Reporter
Maine Republicans have a platform
they can readily subscribe to, ticket
worthy cordial support and earnest
work and will give it a rousing ma
ioritv in September that will count in
full strength for Roosevelt ana FAIR
banks in the larger and more import
ant election in November. Maine
Republicans will do their duty as
usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A New Country.

McJigger-I see Polehunter has just
started upon another exploring trip,
but he has nothing to say for publ
cation.
Observation-Disclosures very strange in
one so fond of publicity.
McJigger-Not at all He has just
died
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Il is a Great Temptatio,

for grinders Of paints to use cheap oils in place q
Lnseed OIL, Portland" Oh colors, however, are q
sell ANYTHING but Pure Linseed Oil. We make cor
assortment Of Colors ground in oil. They are fine ea
for the best fresco work. and being of great streno
most economical for house painters USE as one pouSd
do the work of two of cheaper -rrn ~H
GRADES. Ask your dealer for 6ON0EsNC
PORTLAND OIL COLORS N<PoRTL AND MAiNfS
if YOU want the best. CnDNCcN
supply write DI/AY~N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
When 1t Breaks Down.

Towne-I see you've got an automo-
bile | don't suppose it's hard to run.
Browne-Not nearly so hard as it is
to walk. That's what makes me tired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Another ADVANTAGE.

Merchant think I shall take
partner in this new business venture
Of mine. Two heads are better than
one"
knox-Ycs. and then when you fail
you can have somebody to blame it on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

In commenting upon the various
third" parties the other day. we gave
a list of the presidential nominees of
three of them. the Prohibition, Popu-
list and Social Labor parties. 1t seems
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Ewes Husband.

Tn" Female suffragist's a bore:
Shed make us all believe
That Adam wasn't any more
Than merely Mr. Eve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
COMPLIMENTARY.
Rockland Courier-G aZette.)

(Rockland Courier-Gazette.)
Republicans throughout the State are
charminsly unanimous over one thing,
that the Bangor convention nominated
the right man, who will get an all
whooping majority in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

The 10th anniversary of the coming
OF Father lie Moyne, the Jesuit mis-
sionary. TOT Onondaga County. n Y will
he celebrated in an elaborate manner ar
Pompey Eilll on August Is This will he
the first p3blic recognition Of Father lie
Movne's services and memory in that seq
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Our Next Governor.
(Piscatauuis Observer

AS we prophesied in the last issue of
the Observer, Hon. William T. Cobb is
the Republican candidate for Governor
of Maine and a cleaner and more re-
spectacle man never came before the
voters of the State as IL candidate.
The canvass for the nomination had
been hard fought one. but now that
the matter is settled the Republicans
Will close up and work for their COM
mon candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14
Will Reflect Credit Upon the State.
F'armington Chronicle.)

AS the Chronicle stated its belief
that Hon. VIM. T. Cobb of Rockland
the first ballot, so does it now as con-
ffdently predict for our candidate an
administration which will reflect credit
upon our good State as well as himself.
All together now, and Il rousing victory
for our candidate in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

For County Commissioner
IRVING II. BRADLEY of Vienna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

ESTABLISHED, 1926.

No notice whatever will be 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, 1904-07-14

For Judge Of Probate
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS OF Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

teams is on the increase, but Fairfield
and Watcrville keep 4 safe distance
apart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

For Register of Probate
WALTER A. NEWCOMB of August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

The Democrats will meet at Water
vile. today, to select the lamb for the
sacrifice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

Dog days seem to have arrived ahead
of the schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

This is the day of Il hundred years
for the town of Gilcad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

For those who suppose that the terms
Pomona" and county" Grange mean
the same thing, it is pointed out that
there are now % Pomona Oranges in
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-14

For County Treasurer
JAMES Il. BLANCHARD of Chelsea
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
RAILROAD OFFICIALS VISIT CITY.
Spent an Hour in WaIIa WaIla Yes
terday.

\ party of railroad men were in
Walla Walla yesterday afternoon max
ing an inspection of the company's
properties in this locality. They ar
rived late IN the afternoon and after
being driven about the city by Robert
Burns. general agent of the company
in Walla Walla, the party left for
Lewiston. Those who composed the
delegation We're: J. G. Stubbs, traffic
director of the Hartman lines; j. p.
O'Brien superintendent of the O. r,
& \. system; f. @. Mccormick, assist
ant traffic director. with headquarters
ut Chicago: r. \. Schumacher. traffic
manager Of the Oregon Short Line
with he2dq 1arters at Salt Lake: A. l..
Craig, general passenger agent Of the
O. r. & n: r. y. Miller, general
freight agent: and ". II. Kennedy.
chief engineer of TIE same lines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
WILL Be DELAYED SOME TINE.
ire Alarm System Will Not BE Read
for Several Months.

IN agreement mas been reached with
the GameWelI Fire Alarm company and
the city council, whereby the new sEs-
tenn which is to be installed in this
city, viii be delayed until the new city
hall is constructed. Today all the keys
and glass doors of the alarm boxes
which are distributed about the cry.
will be removed, and will not be re-
placed until the system is ready to be
put in operation. which will probably
be several months.
We decided that this action was
necessary in order that the people of
Walla WaIla might attempt to send in
alarms of fire through the uncOm
pIete1 system" said Chief Metz of the
fire department today. "As soon as
the now city hall is constructed the
system viii be finally installed, and
until that time we Will have to depend
upon the telephone system in case of
fire alarms.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28

CURED the death of John Collins from,
oropSy Of the heart. The decaas sod
was IS years old and was a native Of
ireland. He came to the T-nita1
states with his parents when e;eht
years old and settled in Cleveland. O
"heh he reached his majority he left
nome 10 battle with the fortunes of the
world. He located in Colorado where
he followed mining several vears He
'"eh removed to Nevada. where he
welded his present Wife. Abo1t u
years ago they came to WalIa WaI1a
county, where Mr.. Collins engaged in
FARMING until about three years ago
when the family removed to this city.
me deceased leaves a widow and seven
\. NJ. johnson Of Poca-
tello. Idaho; Harry. Mayme. Lillian
Grace. Frances and Robert Collins
who reside in Walla WaIla. He is also
survived by two sisters Mrs. Joseph
keenan, and Mrs. John Callahan of
Toledo. O.. and one brother T. J. Col
Inns, of Sturgis, Mich.
The funeral will occur Saturday
morning at 8 o'clock from the Catholic
church.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
Brief Local News

! fehJahllh Nehol IS bulldlng d new
| cottage on Nor1h SeNeh'h street.
L,,.,ol I Tero,,x is soriousl,, III o+
bic rasi6o,,oo ~ ae East Main street
por,, ~ +,is .i+v Anil % 70 NJ,
49,, ,,.. MI, D,,.;e ~, ra,,,1
a,,,-,+
At Pendleton yesterday marriage
! license was issued to Erwin y. Nc
Hean and Miss Hattie H. Butterfield
both Of WaIla WaIla county.
m =,
Congregational church tonight at 100.
Subject. Facing the Fact of Sin \
meeting especially for prayer. All
welcome.
-
'''',''l
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
Perverted Benefits.

Dere's no use talkfn'." said Plod-
ding Pete. Education is a great ting
Oats right. answered Meandering
Mike, Eff it weren't fer readin' an
Writin' dere wouldn't be no way O.
tellin' what 's-a-l-o-o-n' spells"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
Merry Man.

Henpeck-Did you hear Of the nervy
thing Meekley did?
Meekley? The idea!
What was it?
Herpeck-His wife went to her club
the other night and when she came
back she found the door locked.
MeekIey kept her waiting for fully two
minutes before he answered the bell.
and then he pretended h had locked
the door absent-mir ledly.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
The Minister'S Bows.

Our minister is going as a mission
airy into Africa"
Il think the savages will get on we'll
with his boys"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
FOR SALE.

TEN ACRES IN TURKESTAN AL
falfa; acres in bottom; running
water. 500, if taken before hay har-
vest: miles north Milt Evans.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28
Ordnance and Ordinance.

Mr.. Lently-Have you read that ar
ticle about the Episcopal canous eX-
communicating divorced members who
remarry?
Mr.. Bently-Yes. The new cauons
seem to be Of the rapid fire order. don't
hey?-Judge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28

Sorbett ice cream sandwiches one
cent each. Delicious CONNECTION. Sold
at Sims grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28

Mccall Patterns for May are for
sale at Jesse Failing's music store.
corner Second and Alder streets.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28

R. D. Healy who has been in the city
for some weeks visiting his Old school
mate. Ben c. Holt, left for his home in
Minneapolis last night.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28

Misses Ella Honeycutt and F'rOnie
They Will return this evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28

Mrs. j. W. Caruthers arrived in tn,
city today from Portland to visit he
sister Mrs. l.. p. Mulkey.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-28

Mrs. NJ. V. farley and Miss Elra
Esenberg Of Weston are in the city
visiting with friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-08
POTTER in OWN DEFENSE.
Bishop Explains Motives in Connection
With tho Subway Tavern.

New York, Aug. 8,-Bisnop Henry G.
Potter has given out statement in an
swer to those VINO criticised his action
in taking part in the opening ceremon-
les of the Subway Tavern. In the
course of his defense the bishop says:
Il have publicly stated that | never
dreamed of regarding the present sal
con as either a blessing or q necessity,
and no word Of mine, whether uttered
recently or at any other time, warrants
any such Inference, | have simply re-
garded it as an inevitable and neces-
sary evil until it is displaced by some
thing better. My controversy is sim
ply with those who have no other aim
In dealing with mischievous institu-
ton than to suppress It, whereas the
only hope OF reform here is in dis
placement by substitution.
THE inordinate and ostentatious dis
play OF wines In our public and private
entertainments. at civic banquets and
on occasions both social and official is,
as 1t is sometimes witnessed among
us, a species Of national barbarism, II