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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
Miss Nance O'Neil.

The engagement of the American TRACE
d,enne, Miss Nance O'Neil, who comes to
the Operas House on Wednesday. Nov. ,.
in Suderman's great play 'Magda," will
undoubtedly be welcome intelligence to
that large constituency of local paygoers
who encourage and maintain the 'legiti-
mate" drama.
Many critics of the stage, who by some
chance are allowed TO air their opinions
in various magazines are wont to lament
the degeneracy of the drama and deplore
the decline of the Legitimate play and
PLAYERS The errors these pesSimists
make have often been pointed out and
there is no need to thrash over the old
straw that shows our stage is not deca-
dent. 1t is well to take hopeful view
of the present state of dramatic affairs,
not on the theory that "whistlinG mus
tiers up courage" but because there is
every reason to view the situation COM
placently. The truth is that Legitimate
Is receiving more frequent presentation
than ever before; new interpreters of the
poetic tragedies are coming to the fore
and the public has more interest in the
classic drama than at any other time for
some years. The huge success of Miss
O'Neil in Boston last season is now q mat
ter of record Her present season began
at the fremont Theatre on Monday Oct.
10TH when her triumph was no less mark
ell than on her former enga gementS. The
seat sale will open, Monday, Oct. S1St. at
A. Nj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
Weather for November.

The following data, covering a period
of 80 years. have been compiled from
the weather bureau records at Portland
for the month of November:
Temperature-Meano or normal tenn
perature. 3S degrees; the warmest
month was that of 1877. with an aver
age of AZ degrees; the coolest month
was that of 1873. with an average o.
80 degrees; the highest temperature
was - degrees on 18th, 1896; the low
est temperature was 6 degrees on
30th, 1875; the earliest date on which
first killing" frost occurred in autumn.
Sept. IL: average date on which first
killing" frost occurred ir autumn, Oct.
IS; average date on which last killing"
frost occurred in spring. April IA; the
latest date on wihicn last killing" frost
occurred in spring, May 81.
Precipitation Grain or melted snow)-
Average for the MONTH $40 inches;
average number of days with .01 of an
inch OF more. II: the greatest monthly
precipitation was 7.95 inches in 1889:
the least monthly precipitation was sc
inches in 1902: the greatest amount of
precipitation recorded in any "a con-
secutive hours was 3.72 inches on the
26th. 1871: the greatest amount Of
snowfall recorded in any "a consecutive
hours (record extending to winter Of
1SS4-S5 only was AS inches on oath
1898.
Clouds and weather-Average num-
Der of clear days. 8: partly cloudy days,
10: cloudy days. II.
Wind-Tne prevailing winds have
been from the nOrthWes the average
hourly velocity of the wind is 8.3; the
highest velocity of the wind was so
miles from the east on 18th. 1875, and
from the southwest of %, 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
MESSAGE TO FRATERNAL
ORDERS.
Interesting News from Cincinnati with
Local Confirmation in Augusta.

The thousands of members of fra
ternal bodies in this State will be in-
terested in the following message from
John TheObald, a prominent Forester
who lives at Ill York Street, Cincin-
natl.
Mr.. Theobald believes in living up
TO the motto of his organization, Fra
ternal Love and Charity" and be-
lieves that he can do no more charita-
HE act than to tell his experience in
regaining health after years of suffer-
ing.
Mr.. Theobald writes, For five years,
T suffered with stomach troubles, hav-
ing all the distress and misery that
afflicts dyspeptics. l could not enjoy
eating. thinking of the suffering that
! would follow. My food did not digest,
and although l took all kinds of medf-
cines. l found nothing to help me. un-
fill I used Mi-o-na. Thanks to this re-
markable remedy, I am now a cured
man and believe that it made perma-
neut and complete cure"
Bowditch G. Webster and Percy w.
Means are local agents for Mi-O-na,
natures cure for dyspepsia. 1t is In
the form Of small tablets and sells at
zoe. a box. The remedy has made so
MANY and such remarkable cures
amongst their customers. confirming
Mr. Theobald's statement that they
win give their personal guarantee with
every box they sell to refund the
money il it does not cure.
Do notssuffer longer. Here is cure
that costs you nothing. unless it re-
stores health. Bowditch 4 Webster
and Percy w. Means take all the risk
ana YOU do not have to pay a penny
unless you feel that you have received
mneh more than your moneys worth.
/, Oct.24,26.2S:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
Jere McAuliHe.

Jere McAuliffe. the popular repertoire
star, will be at the Opera House. Tues
day, matinee and night next week. Mr..
McAuliffe and his company of first
class artists will present two plays en-
tirely new, with special scenery and eff
fects for each production. and our
theater goers should not miss this OPP
pOrtunty of seeing the ever popular
comedian. The opening play for the
Tuesday matinee is that celebrated
drama, "Tcnnessee's Pardner," fol-
lowed by the strong play, "A Working
Girls Wrongs These magnificent
plays should not failvto draw crowded
houses at the popular prices 10, 20 and
80 cents, having had packed houses at
high prices in the large cities.
Jere has a big list of vaudeville
feature acts that include himself in
new songs. Alex NJ. Wilson with his
little Willie Green. Chas. Sandy Chap
man in picture songs, and AL. Ander-
son and Bill Briggs, real rag time sing
ers and dancers. Seat sale opens to-
morrow at 8 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
"A Chinese Honeymoon"

One of the theatrical and musical treats
of the season here will be the appearance
of Sam S. Shubert's "A Chinese Honey
moon" which comes to the Opera House,
Saturday. Nov. 5. This magnificent in
ternatonal musical comedy is presented
by a star cast of players including James
A Herman. Lillian Reed. Charles Prince,
Marie Louise Gribbin. Fred s. Heck. Stella
feardsley. Robinson Newbold, Frances
Golden. w. C. Brockmayor. Frances
Cole and others who have made envable
names for themselves on the operate
stage the opera is presented with all the
original scenery and accessories and in
adofilon to the original score and book
thete have been added several new songs
ana attractive features which make the
opera all the more pleasing and entertain
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
AMUSEM ENTS
"a Jealous Wife"

"a Jealous Wife" was the attraction
presented by the Bennett Moulton Co.
At the Opera house, last evening. This
comedy drama. in four acts proved to
be one of the best in the company's
repertoire. The play proved to be in
teuSely interesting nom the opening
number by me orchestra to the fall
IF the ciIrtail III he last act. present
ing many thrilling scenes and dramatic
situa ,ioi s. John y. Larkn. in the
character of Jim Bl,nes, clearly
showed Ms lhii.ty rs i dram: tic actor
ana .itSar-ed the unStfnted applause
given him. H H. SUPPORTED by a strong
cast, ana IS u whole, for a popular
price, company. ;Ie Bennett Moulton
90. far ou: l'ilks anything presented
IN Augusta. this season. The matinee
TO-DAY will b. The Daughter of the
People" apd TIE Fatal Coin will be
the attraction. this eveGins. At the
close Of tie performance. an amateur
Contest wll. be- acid. the Winner being
presei4,t,i With :; - gold piece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

Chief of Police McDermott of Wo-
burn. Mass, has sent to City Marshal
Breen, description Of one John Pap
pas, or Starbros Skiadas, who is wanted
for murder. Skiadas is a Greek, Is
years of age. feet, inches in height
and weighs $50 or 1855 pounds. Is of
medium complexion, smooth faced.
quite stockily built, has long, seamy
face and a scar on the left side of the
neck. Walks with a swagger. When
last seen wore light clothes and a light
soft hat. Talks English quite well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
Common Sense Bracket"

In the orthCo.nmg engagement of
Richard Golden who will be seen at the
Opera House. Monday evening. Oct
81. this famous comedian will appear
iii Il brand new play written expressly
for him by Charles w. Doty and en-
titled common Sense Bracket" AS
its name would imply the subject mat
ter is concerned with prosperous
down last hotel keeper who is a sort
of referee for every argument, family
trouble, election wager, etc The
great aim has been for a sustained
heart interest. a true and plausible
picture of life. the pangs of mans
lack of attention to his Wife, through
his greed for money and suspense Incl
dent to trials and tribulations and
finally happiness. Countless charac-
ter types of the village gOssips are in
trOduced to furnish the comedy ele-
ment, and a country band in the Sec
Ond act discourses music in an off key
to the delectation of a happy audience.
Each character stands out prominently
and Henry w. Savage under whose
management Mr. Golden is has en-
gagged such well-knOwn players as
Florence Rockwell. Esther Lyon.
Louise Galloway, Theodore Babcock.
H. S. Northrup. Charles Carter, and
Richard McSmith to support the star
in his endeavors to please.
It is promised several surprises in
stage effects will be shown when
"CommOnse Sense Bracket" is pro-
duced here. The sale of seats will
open this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
Deafness Cannot be Cured

Dy local applications, as thew cannon
1Tacn the diseased portion of the ear.
,nsre Is only one way to cure deafness,
1 ama mat Is by constitutional remedies.
. Hini ne Is caused by an infiamed condi-
IAN Tube. When this tube is infiamed
you nave rumbling sound or Imperfect
mTe anfng. and when it Is entirely closed,
fi amma,so Is the result. and unless the in
tube restored to its norm a9' condition.
near near,ng will be destroyed forever; nine
Hahich our of ten are caused by Catarrh.
dillon of nothing but an Unframed. con-
W. vi the mucous surfaces.
we viii give One Hundred Dollars for
that e ase OF Deafness Caused by catarrh)
Cure n ca snn be cured byJ Halls Catarrh
N"'e oend Tor circularp free.
Sold bv :, CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. O.
~. axe Aaif' Family Pulls for ssosaps-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
One of Manv.

fered for twenty years with the Piles.
SPECIALISTS were employed and many
remedies used but relief and permanent
good was found only in the use Of De-
one of the many. many cures that have
been effected by this wonderful remedy.
IN buying Witch Hazel Salve it Is only
necessary to see that you get the genuine
DeWftt's made by E. c. Dewitt & Co.
In Chicago, and a cure Is certain. De.
Wits witch Hazel Salve cures all kinds
OF piles. cuts. burns. bruises. eczema, tet-
~ BoWditch. Wshstar & C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

Rerorts were received, last night.
from Charles w. Jones and Fred A.
Jones, who are now on hunting trip
above Patten. The former has landed
A big buck and 4 small buck, while the
latter has shot q moose and two deer.
The gentlemen Will start for Augusta,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

Experiences of motorists are many
and various. vayied as much by the in
genuity--or the lack of it-posseSSed
by the operator as by the character of
the roads. OF the perversity OF the ma
chine. A popular travelling man. who
visits all sections of New England. had
not unit: recently thought of the feast
bility of employing the horseless meth
cd of travel, but when the opportunity
presented Itself, he showed that he
does not believe in giving in when
machine halkS at tIifles. In Farming.
ton, last Saturday, he met a man who
hau beer caught in the heavy storm of
the previous day with a balky steam
carriage. The man WAS SO disguised
that he offered to sell for a song" Mr..
Drummer paid the small price demand
ed, and loading in his sample trunks
started for Augusta. He knew nothing
about automobiles. but allowed he
could run it somehow, and arrived in
town with nothing more serious than
the breaking of a pump. After having
the trouble repaired and getting
feed" he started for his home at East
Vassalboro, and made the run in just
an hour. In the evening he invited his
wife to go for a ride i'm the moonlight
Everything went well as long as there
was water in the boiler. then the plug
burned out, and the ride seemed to be
at an end. Mr.. Drummer, however,
found he had an extra plug. and filling
the boiler from a nearby brook, was
soon on the go again. and arrived
home in safety. When last seen he was
leaving Waterville with his sample
trunks in the carriage. and he says
he doesn't travel by train any more in
the summer time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

The following named new corporations
have filed certificates of organization
here
Terra Telegra ph and Signal Company.
organized at Portland for the purpose OF
constructing wireless biography systems,
with 81. 600 600 capital stock of which moth
ing is paid in. The officers are: Presl-
dent, Willard w. Baldwin. OF Portland
treasurer, Geo. c. Knight. OF Portland
Filter Construction Company. organized
at Portland. for the purpose of doing
building business with S3U.W1 capital
stock Of which nothing is paid in. me
officers are: President, Mllard w. Bald
win. of Portland; treasurer. Geo. Z.
Knight of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
Can You Eat2

J. B. Taylor, prominent merchant of
Chriesman. Tex. says: Il could not eat
because of a weak stomach. / lost all
strength and ran down in weight. All
that money could do was done. but ali
hope Of recovery vanished. Hearing of
some wonderful cures effected by use OF
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. l concluded to try
It. The first bottle benefited me. and
after taking four bottles, l am fully re-
stored to my usual strength weight and
health" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and cures. Sold by Bow
ditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
8 Pills

The expiration of the term of ex-
Governor Joshua L. Chamberlain a. Il
member of the Pemaquid or Fort Will
liam Henry commission creates a VA
cancy which will probably be filled bv
a Council order rather than by a dlrec,
appointment by Governor Hill. Cen
eral ChaniDerlain's term expired
October 4, and he does not desire u,
reappointment. The Other members OF
the commission are General John Mar
shall Brown of Portland and Hon.
John W. Glidden of Newcastle. This
commission has III charge the ruins OF
the ancient forts and settlement at
Pemaquid which have been turned
over to the State by the local historical
society. The last Legislature appro-
priatad S250,O00 for their care ana
preservation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

The following out of town visitors
have registered recently at the office Of
the fish an game commissioners: H. u.
Somcs. Mt Desert; \. w. Coombs,
West Franklin: w. T. Reynolds Win
SLOW: Mrs. NJ. l.. CrOWell. Minneapolis;
Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Knight No. Ber-
wick: Gertrude Parlin and Ethel
Roberts. Hallowell; A. E. McCleary.
Boston: j. Wilbur, Abon Homer j.
Coffock. Salem; Viola Fill, Nellie Hill,
Lucy G. Hill and Mr.. and Mrs. G. P.
Hill. Santa Anna. Cal: Fred f. Scott.
East Pittston: Mrs. w. F. Savage and
Pansy Nj. Savage, Randolph; Mrs
Leslie F. Graham, KentS Hill: Alfred
f.. Ladd, Cranberry Isle; Geo r.
Munroe Jr. and Chas. ]. CalTon. Wor-
ccster. Mass: Harry S. Myers. Hills
dale Mich; Marion Davis and Olive T.
Davis, New Portland; Mrs. G. A.
Walker. Waltham. Mass: J. P. Kane,
Bangor: Mr.. and Mrs. Warren r.
Daniel. Franklin, n. H.: w. D. Coombs.
NJ. Augusta COombs, Lavina ID.
Coombs. Sarah c. COombs. Bath; ]. b.
Young, Boston: Ralph Fl. Howard and
John c. Howard, Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

The railroad commissioners are de-
voting this week to u thorough person
al examination of the roadbed. bridges
and culverts Of the various divisions Of
the Maine Central. The trip is made
by special train and frequent stops are
made to examine the condition of
bridges. stone work. etc. A few weeks
ago a similar examination was made of
the Canadian Pacific line, and during
the summer the other railroads We're
visited and examined. These eXamina-
tons are made annually over every
mile of railroad. electric and steam, in
the State and the present weeks trip
completes this work for the present
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28
STATE HOUSE,.
Total Of 1882 Pocu-
pines Killed in 1908.
State Assessors Seeking More
Information On Bridges.
Visitors to CapitoI-Nctes of the vari-
Visitors to Capitol-Nctes Of the vari-
Gus Departments.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Meeting of Governor and Council,
Tuesday. Nov. l, at q p. M.
Monthly Meeting of State Assessors,
Tuesday, Nov. I.

Under the direction of the Council
committee on accounts, the work of
tahulating the claims of the various
towns for reimbursement for money
paid out in 1868 for porcupine bounties.
has been completed, and it appears that
the grand total is S19,a3S. This indi-
Gates that 1882 por"upines We're killed
in Maine that year and the bounties of
. cents each paid by the town treasur-
ers who now look 70 the State for reim-
hursement. While The returns from
the towns We're coming into the office
of the State treasurer various estimates
We're made. hut the highest did not
place the total at more than 60 900
porcupin"s, calling for $4,000. The
tabula ton has required hard work for
many days. as there was not only lots
Of figuring to be done but care also had
to be taken that all the certificates
fl ON the town trelSurerS We're properly
made out and sworn to. In all. 2S9
towns We're heard from. representing
all sections of the State, though more
especially the eastern counties. The
town with the biggest claim is Wesley
whose treasurer pail out $G,3.25 i'll 1908
for TIE noses and feet Of 2693 prickly
uorcupincs. Ellsworth comes next
with a claim of $3.50, and Princeton is
third with SOL. There We're returns
! from five places whera the bounty had
| Ieen paid on only one porcupine.
| These places, whose claim against the
| State is only - cents each. are Dead
| River. Fairfield. Friendship, kendus-
krag ma Raymond.
| AS the appropriation for the porcu-
pine bounty was only $500 for 1903 and
as the claims for that year are $19,93S,
10 towns have been reimbursed as it
| would not be fair to pay some and
make Others wait. So all are made to
| wait and the council will doubtless re-
fer the whole matter to the Legisla-
| ture which will promptly pass re-
solve covering the amount necessary to
make the 2S9 towns whole for what
they have paid out. This total of
sl993S, it is to be remembered, is only
for the year 1903 Nobody expects
| that bountics VIII be paid on ~. 1872
rorcupines, this year, but the treasury
department is nevertheless having calls
from many towns for blanks upon
which to make the returns, and when
these returns come in during Decem-
Der it will lie known how many have
been killed in 1904. Probably the
number will be many thousands even
though 1t fails far below the enormous
total Of 1903. Who dreamed that the
state was the home of so many porcu-
pines? Certainly not the Legislature
which passed this bounty law, and
this experience will be warning
against similar legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

The state assessors have received all
the information they expect to gain
from the towns on the matter of
bridges. and are now appealing to the
! county commissioners to supply in
| formation concerning the towns which
| have made no returns and to fill in the
places left blank by many of the towns
| in sending in their returns. AS a result
Of the agitation for thu State ownership
OF bridges the last Legislature passed
! a resolve instructing the State asses
| sors to secure detailed information
| from every town and city concerning
| the bridges within its limits, their
| length. age. construction. cost, MAIN
| tenance. etc. To obtain this the asses
tsors sent out blanks, last spring, along
| with their valuation blanks. The re-
suits are not wholly satisfactory. Con-
! corning the bridges over 80 feet in
, length the information given is very
| full, but this information had been
| secured by the assessors, two years
| earlier and the latest returns give little
| that is new. The number of the short
err bridges is given in almost every m
| stance. put the cost and the cost of
maintenance are given in very rev
| cases This is an important matter,
but it is hard to get the figures. The
reason for this is that the towns appro-
pirate a lump sum for "highways and
bridges and it is difficult to determine
/ lust what part of this is spent on a
certain bridge.
| Now that the towns have been heard
from the assessors will try to get the
lacking inforrna ton from the county
commissioners, according to the fol-
lowing provision of the resolve: Re
solved That the state assessors
i tabulate the above information in the
order of the counties and send the same
to the county commissioners of the sew
eral counties on or before September
first. nineteen hundred four; that the
county commissioners of the several
counties are hereby authorized. en-
powered and directed to examine the
same, and if said information is found
! incomplete that the county commits
U sioners shall obtain the correct in
formation. necessary to complete and
correct said returns. at the expense OF
Atha town in which deficiencies occur.
Said expenses to be recovered in an
action of debt against said town. The
County commissioners shall certify to
the correctness of said information and
8return the same to the state assessors
\ by the first day Of October, nineteen
4 hundred four"
Nj In nearly every county there are a
few towns which have failed to make
returns. In Kennebac county the
| delinquent towns are Farniingdale and
Oakland.
Among the visitors to the Capitol,
Thursday afternoon, We're Hon. I. X
stetson of Bangor, Representatives. elect
liz. n. Merrill of skowhegan. Represen-
i tatiye A. S. Littlefield of.Rockland and
Representatise-electF Frederick Hale OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

Hon. Geo. G. Weeks of Fairfield, the
newly appointed member of the board
of trustees of the State School for Boys
at Portland. succeeds the late Marquis
f. King of Portland who had been a
member of the board since April 1898.
Mr. King was also the treasurer of the
school and new treasurer will have to
be elected at the next meeting of the
trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

The monthly meeting Of the State as
SCISSORS will be held at their room at
the Capitol, Tuesday, November l, for
the transaction of routine business and
the hearing of any matters which may
be brought before them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-28

Among the visitors to the Capitol.
Thursday afternoon, We're Hon. l. X.
Stetson of Bangor, elect
f. N. Merrill of Skowhegan. Represen-
tative A. S. Littlefield of-Rockland apd
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Frederick Hale Of
Portland.