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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19

I.'iu IS reclaimed. Now the 1ondo,
"l',or't'ioh has bought about ona
~ 81 acres of ground near Barking
,,,u wiz soon make similar expert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19
pe-ru-na Both Promotes and Cures a
COld-Rcdd Prccf.

Miss Gertrude Sjebbing, Room 202,
rs La.allc St., Chicago. H., writes:
"AbouU half i year ago | contracted
a severe cold which settled i'll my system
and finally developed iE;o catarrh OF the
head which Was very troublesome.
al had frequent headaches, my eyes
gmartcd and my head was stopped up 50
that felt dull and stupid al the time.
II had known Of So MANY people who
had used Pcruna and 'ccn benefited that
| was suro that il would do me good and
so bought couple Of bottles and used
them. ! became bct;cr right along and
before ! nal finished the fourth bottle
was cured.
Il an pleased 10 recommend your
medicine for ! consider il very good
Gertrude StrbHing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19

In IT," f-enght traffic coal c.--t,-
tutei nearly 40 p'r c.-nt # tn t..,i
tonnage Of American railways IA.t
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19
= Candy ak Z

When ore says their CANDY and To-
I'LL ~ 'he best in town, it may not
800, "eFSht with some, but when the
~, say so 1t is exclusive evidence.
rhofLE SAY that FNOLSOM'S
a.. a.'uy ana Ice cream is the acme of pur-
~ ana excellence, and that nowhere
80 can they get such delicious home
ii'de candy, and pure ice cream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19
FoLSOM's. Opp. Hotel North.
THE
CLEANSING
AND HEALING
CURE FOR
CA 7 A r r r
Ey's Cream Balm

Easy and pleasant
to use. Contains no
injurious drug. Is
quickly absorbed.
Gives relief at
once. 1t opens and
Cleanses the Nasal
Passages. AIlays
III II q IN m alton,
ll IN LIZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19

IItH1S a!Iu pTOt"Hs iHu MelIbrahe lhe-
stores the Senses of Taste and Smell.
Large size. 30 cents. at Druggists or by
mail. Trial size. 10 cents by mail Fly
BROS, &c Warren St. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19

Miss Flora IiaIIser,
fink mist have been troutEei ever sire
aggravated each time
sufficiently serious teccns winter
Then head ard stepped 2t
something. Pernn0 recommended used
for four weeks and found relief that
had bit OF trouble since My safely
affirm me. Hiss Flora Hauser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19
MISSEDITHRE 81

Miss Edith Rcames,12 North Main
ST.. DAYTON. Ohio, writes:
81 suffered for some time with both
lung and female troubles. | had
been under the treatment of good
physician for about nine months.
without obtaining any relief, when
PCruna was recommended to nc.
After taking twelve bottles of this
medicine | have completely re-
gained my health. i am pleased
10 recommend Peruna TO anyone
suffering from the above ailments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-19
MANY WOMEN HAVE CATARRH WHO DO NOT
No Woman Flced Suffer Year After
Year viii. Female Trouble.

THERE arc a multitude Of women,
especially housewives and all other
women Obliged to be on their feet
continually, who are wretched beyond
description. simply because their
strength and vitality is Slapped away by
Peruna is such specific for such cases
that when patients hayeonce used it they
are permanently cured. 1t begins to re-
lieve the disagreeable symptoms at once.
The backache ceases, the trembling
knees are strengthened. the appetite is
restored, digestion made perfect, the
dull headache IS stopped, and the weak
ening drains are gradually cured. These
results certainly follow . course OF treat
ment with Pcruna.
The Mucous Membrane Is 70 the Inside
What the Skin Is to the Outside Of the
Body.
The mucous membrane il 70 the inside
OF the body what the skin is to the out
side Of the body. 1t lines every organ,
duct and cavity. Catarrhal infiamma
ton, attacking one part il liable to spread
to Other parts. y neglected cold or slight
catarriI is often the cause of lingering
and dangerous catarrh.
Women are naturally more susceptible
to incIcmencics OF the weather than men.
With them cold il often the starting
point Of some severe pclyicdcrangencht,
causing much pain and suffering.
Every woman needs a remedy upon
which she can rely to keep E"r system
fortified against the severe and trying
winter weather. II Pcruna is taken al
the fnst symptom of a cold it VIII curo ii
before il develops into some annoying
catarrhal arrangement.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
WAR HERO GIVEN
A VICTORIA GROSS
King Edward Rewards Young Officer
for Bravery in Somaliland
Campaign.

LONDON. July 2.-For conspicuous
bravery in Somaliland the King has
conferred the coveted Victoria Cross on
Lieut.. Clement Leslie Smith. of the Duke
of cornwall's Light Infantry
The official announcement was made
in the Gazette. last night. and Lieu
tenant Smith is one of three officers
strongly recommended for favorable
consideration by Mai. Gen. c. c. Eyer
ton. commanding the Somaliland Field
Force.
Trilling. indeed. was the act that won
the Cross. Hospital Assistant R2hamat
Ali was hit early in the fight with the
dervishes at Jidoalll on January 10.
Lieutenant Smith and DR.. WeIland went
out to MS assistance and endeavored to
bring him out Of action on horse But
Ali was killed and his two brave would
b. rescuers Were surrounded by the
enemy.
Helping the doctor on to horse
Lieutenant Smith turned its head TO the
lines OF safety. Fate was against the
two; the beast went down with a crash
passing mule was caught There was
another attempt TO mount: the mule was
killed.
Then DR. WeIIand was speared. but
his dauntless companion stood BY him
10 the end. pouring the contents of has
revolver into the surrounding foe.
was much astonished 10 find he
had escaped with his life" reported
Lieutenant Stevens TO the maj or gener-
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
ENJOYMENT PROMISED
AT CHEVY CHASE LAKE

Chevy Chase Lake will undoubtedly
be the scene OF much enjoyment III
dependence Day. and d record in the
matter or attendance will more than
likely be established. The Lake has al
ways been pre-eminent as a family re-
sort. and the management. desiring this
class Of patronage. has always made in
ducements to attract it.
The picnic grounds at Chevy Chase
are famous hereabouts; there are acres
OF shade. several springs OF excellent
water. and an abundance Of rustic seats
and tables scattered about in the most
attractive and convenient places. Other
advantages to be taken into considera-
ton are the facts that there are no
questionable amusements at Chevy
Chase. and that no intOxicants are Of
fered for sale
The Marine Band viii be in attend
ance for the evening OF the Fourth, 4
grand concert having been arranged for
the evening. with dancing afterward.
There are seating accOmm Oda tons for
5000 in the vicinity OF the bandstand.
insuring a comfortable place for all who
attend the concert.
The Chevy Chase car service Is al
ways adequate FOR handling the largest
holiday crowds.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
ALL LIGHTS OUT
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Unusual Darkness Noticeable to Pass
ers-by-No Household Mem
bers in the City.

The White House was dark last night.
With the departure OF President Roose-
welt FOR Oyster Bay yesterday morn
ing none OF the Chief Executives house
hold is in the city.
The mansion presented an unusual APP
pearance of passers-hy ON Pennsylvania
Avenue accustomed TO the cheerful row
of lights within Not since the new
White House was finished has it been
closed at night as completely as now.
During the Presidents absence the ex-
ecutive Offices Will be open for bust
ness in the daytime. Executive Clerk
Rudolph Forster in charge. Mr.. Fors
ter's business viii consist principally in
forwarding mail 20 the President. Wis
istors obtaining cards will be allowed
10 go through the White House at the
usual hours.
The President will remain at Oyster
BaF until July .. He viii then return
fer three weeks. during which time ne
viii be kept busy receiving Republican
leaders and friends.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
TO BUILD TRUNK SEWER
BY 0PEN-CUT METHOD

The low area trunk sewer on the
sO0th side Of Pennsylvania Avenue. be-
tween JohE Marshall Place and Thir-
teenth Street northwest. will be con-
structed on the open-cut method By
Edmund SaXton. at a cost of $50 $50
The contract WAS awarded by the Dis
room.
Although a protest against the open
cut method In laying the sewer was
made 10 the Commissioners a week ago
b. the business men of Pennsylvania
Avenue, the authorities decided that
this would be s. 600 cheaper than ID
construct ii by. the tunnel method. The
work can also be completed much
sooner by the open-cut than by the
surnel method
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
WARNING AGAINST USE
OF THE TOY PISTOL
Health Officials In Other Cities Investigating Cause OF
Tetanus Attending Fourth of July Celebration.

results in some of the powder eombina-
ton being imbedded under the skin with
resultant attack of lockjaw.
AS a means of providing against such
accidents proclamation was issued a
few days ago in Philadelphia by the
mayor. in which he warned dealers
against the sale OF the toy pistol blank
cartridges. and cannon crackers. assur-
ing them that if attacks Of tetanus or
other serious consequences resulted
from any sales which could be traced 20
their stores the proprietors would be
held 70 a strict accounting by the law.
Few Cases in Washington.
Few serious accidents have been record-
ed in Washington during the past few
years. but parents would do well TO OBJ
serve the warning which has ben sent
out by other cities Officials at is,5 De-
partment Of Agriculture declare that
lockjaw is a ready consequence of a
cartridge explosion. and that even the
paper cap is a dangerous toy if any of
the powder finds its way under the
skin. They also assert that the cannon
cracker Is a most dangerous means of
celebrating the holiday, for it contains
so much powder and its large paper
covering is apt to carry with it the te-
taHus germ.
With these dangers staring them in
the face Washington parents have an
other fatality to guard against and so.
with the elimination OF the little cap,
the toy pistol and its blank cartridge
and the giant cracker. the small boy Will
begin To think that there's no fun in
having Fourth of Jaly after all
The Washington times., 1904-07-03

In addition TO the many precautions
which are yearly taken against accident
! in the celebration of the Fourth of
July. parents are this season being
warned against .he probabilities of lock
jaw as a result of the use OF certain
kinds OF fireworks.
Officials of other cities have even gone
further and are now engaged In an in
vestigation into the component parts of
fireworks of all descriptions. When
these have been asceTtained some action
viii probably he taken against the sale
OF these combustibles and an effort be
made to reduce the number of greater
as well as minor accidents.
Lockjaw Follows Fourth.
1t has frequently been noted that i'm
mediately following the celebrations OF
the Fourth a number of cases of lock-
Jaw have been reported. Few persons
ever stopped To consider that these
might be the result of powder-filled in
cision In the flesh, but in many in
stances that is the precise cause of the
dreaded malady.
Chemical meteorological examinations
are being made by health departments q
other cities TO ascertain just what con-
/ stituent causes such effects 1t is be-
llieved that tetanus is caused to a great
/ degree by the use of the toy pistol and
/ blank cartridges. The cartridges are
made of a mixture Of powder and clay
or earth which contains the tetanus
/ germ The construction of the pistol IL
/ so poor that 1t is frequently discharged
while the child is loading it. This often
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
EAGLE TO SCREAM
ALL OVER WORLD
Plans to Celebrate Fourth
in Europe.
"FREE FOR ALL" IN LONDON
Banquet With Speeches at the Hotel
Cecil-Exiles to Be
Fed at Paris.
"FREE FOR ALL" IN LONDON

LONDON. July 2.-The Fourth OF
July will be celebrated In the usual
manner In Europe this year.
There will be banquet with speeches
at the Hotel Cecil in London.
Ambassador Choate VIII give n free
for-all reception. al which strawber-
ries and cream will be the star attrac-
tion.
Ambassador Porter. in Paris. VIII give
similar entertainment TO hungry fell
lcw-exiles.
There will be smaller gatherings OF
Americans I'm Berlin, Rome. and other
capitals
The London Times has selected this
date to bring TO a close its cut rate
campaign. 1t mas more than doubled its
circulation.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
INDIAN AGENT SMEAD
REMOVED ON CHARGES

The President has removed William
Smead. agent In charge OF the Flathead
Indian agency. I'm Montana, and has ap-
POINTED Capt Samuel Bellew, of Mis-
eouIa. Mon. to succeed him.
The removal Of Mr. Smead was the
result of disclosures or alleged irregu-
larities In carrying on the business Of
tn agency.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
WILL AWARD DAMAGES
FOR STREET CHANGES
Twenty-third Street Will Be Extended
aid Property Owners Will
Get Money.

The matter Of the confirmation of the
award OF damages and assessments of
benefits resulting from the extension of
Twenty-third Street from Street 10
Columbia Avenue. was called NJ for
consideration yesterday before Justice
Gould. sitting in Equity Court No. !.
He signed an order directing the Mar
shall 10 notify all persons interested in
the land to be condemned for the i'm
provement OF the street to appear IN
court July D. and continue in at
tendance until final decree is made.
together with the award of the jury OF
condemnation ratifying and confirming
the findings.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
TREAT ALCOHOLISM BY
HYPNOTISM IN RUSSIA

ST. PETERSBURG, July 2.-The
treatment of alcoholism by hypnotism,
which began at Moscow In 1896 and has
been tried at Ekaterinoslaf1, Voronezh,
and other places since. has been inaugu-
rated in ST. Petersburg by DR.. K. L.
He investigated the results and says
there have been 20 per cent OF radical
cures for that system, against 80 per
cent ina the cases OF other known cures.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
ACCUSED OF sNATcHING PURE.

Charged with snatching from her hand
Miss NJ D. Moore's pocketbook, con-
tanning a small amount OF money, Sam
uel Yates. a negro, twenty-nine years
old, was arrested by the police OF the
Second precinct station yesterday. He
will be given a hearing In the Police
Court Monday. AS Miss Moore alighted
from a car he grabbed the purse. il is
said and disappeared hl an alley.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
RAIL WAY WORKERS WIDOW
ASKS DAMAGES FOR DEATH

The Southern Railroad Company is
named as defendant in a suit begun
yesterday by Mary F. Leitch. widow Of
Charles T. Leitch. 10 recover $4,000 as
damages alleged TO have accrued on &C
count Of the death OF her husband.
She says her husband, employed as a
walter in dining car attached 10 a
train OF cars on the defendant rail-
road, was killed In collision near
Rockfish, Va. July T. 1903
Padgett < Forrest are named as
counsel for the plaintiff
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
car sTRIKEs wHEELMAN.

Pedaling along Fourteenth Street
northwest, near New York Avenue. yes
terday, Charles NJ. Tucker. of 1870 New
Jersey Avenue northwest. was knocked
from his wheel by a Fourteenth Street
car and injured about the face He
received the necessary treatment at the
Emergency Hospital
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
MYSTIC Shrine at Atlantic city.

Reduced rates via Pennsylvania Rail-
road. For the Imperial Council Ancient
Arabic Order OF Mystic Shrine at At
lantic City the Pennsylvania Railroad
will sell on July IL and Il round-trlp
tickets. limited 10 July % at $3.50. via
the famous Delaware River Bridge
route. through from Washington TO At
lautic City without change. or S6.25 via
the Market Street Wharf. The AT
lantic City Special" coaches and parior
ears, leaves Washington at lis p. m.
through without change
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
TO PREPARE PLANS
FOR NEW STATION
Washington, Alexandria, and Mount
Vernon Railway Officials Notify
Commissioners Of Intention.

The Commissioners have been inform
ed by the officials Of the Washington,
Alexandria. and Mount Vernon Railway
that preparation Of plans for the new
station will be he2un at once.
This station Will be on ID Street. near
Twelfth Street northwest. The com
pany. II is said. has obtained options on
several pieces Of property.
The tracks which the Commissioners
have decided must be removed viii be
taken 10 shortly.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
MANHoLE EXPLOSION.

Gas accommodating in manho az
Fourteenth and " Streets Drtn-
west. blow of the iron top and hried
ii high into the air yesterday Leklly
no one was near and no one was sJuf-
ed. The report was heard several socAs
away.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
BOYS ARM BROKEN.

Playing in the alley in the rear OF lis
home yesterday. Michael Hassett. ten
years old Of 80 II Street northeast. tell
and broke his arm. He was removed to
the Emergency Hospital. where the arm
was set and the lad was sent home.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
SMALL DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Fifty dollars damage was occasfoned
J Charles Madisons home, ~ Clicks
lliey northwest. by a fire Of unknown
rigin about noon yesterday F1remen
espondeo TO an alarm turned IN from
OK N3 and extinguished the blaze
nthout difficulty
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
INVITING PLACES
FOR JOLLY FOURTH
River Resorts Will Be At
tractive Tomorrow.
A DARING HIGH WIRE SLIDE
Steamers of Randall Line Will Run
Frequent Trips to Colonial
Beach and Return.

Tomorrow. the Fourth of July. will be
i great day at the tomb of the Father of
His Country and on the green lawns OF
Marshall Han. Those who wish to be
patriotic in a quiet way and enjoy the
nations holiday from the din and smoke
of fireworks will find Mount Vernon an
ideal spot to visit
At Marshall Hall there will be pa
triotic music and dancing all day. and
evening Amusements of all kinds to
please both the old and young will be in
full sway.
The steamer Charles Manchester leaves
for Mount Vernon at 10 d. m. and 2:3b
p m, and for Marshall Hall at 10 a. m.
2:20 and $50 =. m; returning. leave the
Hall at 1880, 4:3o, 7:45. and 1880 p. m.
Down at River View.
Mile. De AGO. the woman without fear,
begins an engagement at River View
today and Monday. when she viii APP
pear in her startling high-wire slide.
Hanging by her teeth this daring young
woman will slide on a live electric wire
50 feet in the air and 500 feet long, from
the top OF the water chute. across the
lake and out into the grounds.
In addition to this. John De AGO will
give an exhibition of his skill with a
rifle while swinging from a slack wire
These exhibitions viii take place twice
daily. at 3 and $50 p. m. an today and
tomorrow and Wednesday Of this week.
and at each performance the costume OF
Mile. De AGO viii be brilliant with cleo
trio lights Monday and other week
days there will be music and dancing.
and all the attractions Of the resort Will
Te rau6.- - give r,Iao znra
For boat schedule SEE excursion col
umn OF thiS paper.
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
FOURTH Of JULY
At WORLDS FAIR
The GrandeSt Celebration
Ever Known.
AN EXHIBITION OF AIRSHIPS
Parades, Music, Fireworks, and Many
Observances of Day by State
Delegations.
AN EXHIBITION OF AIRsHIPs

Airships, Greek fire, pyrOtechnics,
sham battles, military parades. oratory,
song, music-these are just few OF the
special features that will be enjoyed by
the great multitude that visits the
Worlds Fair on the Fourth OF July.
This celebration OF the nations BIRTH
day undoubtedly will be the most glori-
Gus and gorgeous in history Never be-
fore has the event promised so well.
All the circumstances are favorable to
the biggest. grandest celebration of the
Fourth that the nation has known.
Every State and Territory OF the
Union. every island possession Of the
Government. and nearly every foreign
government VIII join in Uncle Sam 5
observation OF Independence Day.
A Memorable Day.
Such gathering never before was
known in the history of the world It
is not at all too presumptuous to say
that This coming Fourth OF July at the
Worlds Fair will become the most
memorable OF all the glorious Fourths
since that far-on day when the old
Liberty Bell-now in the Pennsylvania
Building on the Exposition grounds
first pealed forth its jubilant notes of
independence.
One daring aeronaut will make a
parachute leap from the clouds after
having reached a height that exceeds
AL former records, and the Fourth of
July crowd may witness his thrilling
descent
The Washington times., 1904-07-03
Real Greek Fire.

Wonderful lights. such as the Greeks
used in ancient times and as few Amer
lean boys have ever seen, illumine the
skies. Monster rockets screech in their
flights and from aloft burst into a my
Rad OF sparkling stars. cannon roar,
and out OF the din comes a mighty
shout OF voices. America is glad.
Behold the Cascades, Thousands of
real electric bulbs. hidden under the
ripping waters. behind the shrubbery
and amid the sculpture. suddenly burss
forth in their wealth Of color. Now
they are changing-green. white. and
yellow; now red again.
From the silvery waters of the la
goons are reflected the varied lights OF
the noisy heavens and the illuminations
OF the great exhibit palaces are Of a gala
color.