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The Forrest City times., 1904-07-01

HE opening of the White
Nile to regular steamer, and
even to tourist, traffic, reads
almost like a dream TO those
who remember the difficult
ties and hardships narrated
by Schweinfurth, Sir Sam
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-01

uel Baker and other explorers only some
30 years ago During the latter years
of the khalifa's rule, long stretch of
the river became so obstructed by sud-
that navigation was altogether impos-
sible, and ii was only in the early part
of 1908 that the energetic work under
taken by the Soudan government rem
dered its upper reaches once more &C
cessible. On January !, 1904, regular
service of luxurious paddle steamers
was inaugurated, running from Khar-
toum to Gondokoro and back in about
&c days.
After leaving Omdurman. the river
soon becomes some two miles or more in
width. and for day or two the country
is still desert in character. with few
mimosa trees on the banks The first
stopping place of importance is Ell
Dueim, the starting point of the caravan
route TO Ell Obeid, in Kordofan. Here
for the first time the typical African
round huts are seen, closely resembling
haystacks or old-fashioned beehives
1t is busy town, with good bazaars and
markets, the shore strewn with sacks
of gum arabic. and covered with camels
eager to drink after their long march
from the west. By the third day the
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-01
Philippine Scouts School.

A school of English has been instituted
for the Philippine scouts on the reser-
walton at the worlds fair. Chaplain
John c. Granville is in charge. The
school is proyidipg wgch interest to yis-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
Way CO., Distdhuia,

and 100 others, asking for an immedi-
ate investigation Of sewer ard SAM
tary conditions at the north end Of
Water street, was received and placei
on file. f -.
The following orders were passed:
That the. petition of Will Fish and
others for sewer or drain at the North
End be referred 10 the committee on
sewers for investigation.
That there be paid to John B. Hub
bard Post, G. A. R., the sum Of 500
to .defray the expenses of Memorial
day, the same TO be charged to the ap-
preparation for misce ilareous expenses
and that the mayor draw his warrant
therefor.
That the street commissioner be and
is hereby directed to lay u substantial
paved and curbad" cross walk from
the southeast corner of the post Office
across Winthrop street to the corner
by Clements store.
That the city treasurer be and is
hereby directed to pay the clerks or
treasurers of the several FIRE com.
panieS the amount due the members
Of said companies. and the receipts
Of said clerks and treasurers shall be
sufficient vouchers for said Payments.
That the poll taxes of the city, for
the current municipal year. be due and
payable on demand by the collector.
That the city treasurer be author
lied 10 negotiate a temporary loan for
$1,000. in anticipation OF taxes, for the
current expenses Of the city.
That the street commissioner be and
is hereby ordered to rebuild the fence
on Second street next to the railroad
bridge, and put the same in such con-
dition as public safety and convenience
Requires.
An order authorizing the chief en-
ginear to place two additional electric
lights in the fire department build
ing. was refused 4 passage.
The communication from John b
Hubbard Post, No. 90, G. A. f., invit-
ing the mayor and board of aldermen
to participate with the post in the OBJ
servance of Memorial day, was re-
ceived and accepted.
An order which would grant a victual-
cr's license to John Burns. Jr.. was de-
feated by vote of to 3.
That a victualer's license be granted
]. II. Thomas upon payment of the fee
and filing a bond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
The Story Of "kinq Pepper"

The following is the story of the
comic opera king Pepper the
presentation of which at the coming
! much interest:
| A few years ago king, Pepper by
name, ruled an island. Where? Well,
in the moon.
| This old monarch, although addict
! ed to drink. was much loved by all
his subjects; but drink, like other
| vices, becomes obnoxious, hence his
| downfall.
Prince Harold. a relative Of the
king and pretender to the throne, did
all in his power to help in this move
ment, as he was next in line for throne.
Prince Harold was not only in love
with Queen Mace Pepper, but with
Bertha, the first of the Queens six
maids.
Capt. Benedctine, captain of the
Kings Guard, although in sympathy
with Prince Harold, begs of the Moon
people in his familiar way "a little
tipsy) to let their acts be done politely.
Professor Mars, the court astrologer
and loyal subject Of the king, tells him
that the Queens in love with the
Prince. that the Prince is also in love
with Bertha, and that everybody and
everything in general is against him.
The King cannot credit these Stories
but Professor Mars insists and contin-
ues telling King Pepper the Earth had
siGnalled him through the telescope,
and that should he, the King, take the
trip to Earth and remain awhile, on
hi, h. I,
pomp and show, and his reign would
be everlasting. King Pepper, after
considering the matter, decides to
make the journey with his guard in
panoply, and a few of his trusted sub
jects.
The Moon people join in the fare
well. The royal party arrive on Earth
at the Fair Grounds at Lewiston,
Me-. where such unusual scenes are
TO the MConers a surprise, there they
see horse racing, fakirs, country people,
boot blacks, jockeys and many other
people and things such as they had
never seen before. The Royal party
are received ostentatiously, and the
old king much pleased. The Queen.
with her six maids and Prince Harold,
arrive on Earth in some indiscribable
way, appearing at the fair ground in
disguise. Queen Mace takes the king
aside and explains all matters to him
satisfactorily, and he says, THE
memories of her youth that I have
awakened in her, leaves no room for
doubt
King Pepper. Queen Mace Pepper
and party remain on Earth, while
Prince Harold, the new king and Ber-
tina, the new queen are requested to
return to the moon. Peace is re-
stored on the Island, in the heart of
Prince Harold and in the mind of old
King Pepper. who is satisfied to re-
main on earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

ST. Matthews Society have arranged
for very interesting exhibition of
Mrs. Jarlcy's wax works at Wilson
Hall this evening. A very satisfactory
rehearsal took place in the hall last
evening. and everything points to a
good success this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

DR.. F. S. Packard, who recently 10
Gated here, has secured the DR.. Thomp-
son house on Union street. 1t has bean
thoroughly renovated by painters ami
paper hangers, and tho doctor "iil
move his family here from South Ca
diner, where they nave been living
during the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Rev. 0. F. Alvord. pastor Of the Uni
versalist church. who with his family
has been having siege of the grip,
reports that all are improving and out
of danger. He is able to attend to
his pastoral duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
CITY GOVERNMENT.
An Important Meetins-Passage O.
the Appropriation Bill.

The May meeting of the city govern
ment was held. Monday evening. Mayor
Fuller presided. Aldermen Clearwater.
Willis, Cole, Sands Gray, Harvey and
Goodwin were present.
Alderman Goodwin, chairman of the
committee on claims. presented roll Of
accounts No. I. amountir = to s2573.TS
Offering an order authorizing payment
in full for the several claims therein
described
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Mrs. Joshua Gray, who suffered a
light shock of paralysis, Saturday
morning, was reported slightly better,
Monday. Her daughter, Mrs. Be:,
Clay 70 Boston, has arrived here, calico
by Mrs. Gray's illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

bug killer c. H. Beane's new ad
is timely. for not only the buds are
starting, but all kinds of bugs are be-
coming lively and hunger is ruling
passion with them in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Mrs. Lizzie Cole and mother, Mrs.
Phoebe Blanchard of this city, who
have passed the winter in Winconsin,
started, Monday, on their return to this
city, as was learned by letter to
friends here, saying that this was their
intention. They will probably arrive
home, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

1t is by good luck that Weber Bros.
succeeded in obtaining another lot Of
those lovely tall vases to sell at 10
cents each. 1t will be a quick sale Of
this lot, 10 doubt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

The sun and wind of the past two
days has made travelling better, though
there is a chance for Improvement iii
OLE rOndS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

George Kilgore, formerly Of Charles
ton. Vt, who has been clerking for hi;
brother, w. II. Kilgore since January.
has concluded TO move here, and has
rented 4 house on North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Richard Danforth returned to his
studies at Hebron Academy, Monday
after a stay at his home in this city Oh
account of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Tasker Bros. appear to be fortunate
in their choice of the Stein-Bloch
smart Clothes" which they so strong
ly recommend to all customers who
would be well dressed An inspec-
ton CT the great variety Of suits they
have on stock at this time, is interest
IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

n. c. Bonner of the Lewiston Sun.
returned to Lewiston, Monday, after
passing Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Benncr if West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
HALLOWELL.

David Robbins is passing few days
at the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Mr.. ard Mrs. f. x. Bacon, returned
to, Auburn. yesterday, after visit to
friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
$7.98 $Il AND $l2. SO
:; $:'::. Top and Rain Coats
$3.50

CoUert TOP Coats
odds and ends of five
different lots that for
merly sold for $500.
You cannot equal them
at our price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

John X. Durrell of Lynn, Mass, was
one of the business visitors in this city
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
$4.98

Nobby Top Coats in
handsome gray un-r-
tures-the balance of
two lots that have sold
all season for $Io and
$I2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Arthur Burnham of Boston, returned
to that city. Monday, after passint
Sunday here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Evangelist Harry Taylor. arrived
home. yesterday. from Manchester, n.
ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Mrs. l.. D. Cooke has returned to her
home in this city from New York
where she has passed the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Ed. Ryder, clerk at the American
Clothing Cos. store is ill at his home OF
High Holborn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

The Old South League holds it's May
breakfast from to o'clock this MORN
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Mrs. j. c. Morrison is confined to her
home on Central street by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hedrick have
returned to Hallowell, after visit to
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

DR.. +. NJ. Putnam of Farmingdale, is
in Boston on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Additional Hallowell news and ads.
will be found on page 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
Daily kennehes journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 3.12.

Fred J. Turner is confined to his home
on DcaLe street by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

You should bake at home; you get
purer and better food. B
But look we'll to your baking pow
der! Its most important ingredient
in your baking, and one very apt to be
adulterated. Be sure it ismade Of pure
cream Of tartar.
The best way to be absolutely GER
tain is to buy Cleveland's, well known
to be a pure, cream Of tartar baking
powder, and the strongest and most
Wholesome made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Additional Gardiner locals and ads
on page 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
$9.45
Mems New Hand Made Suits
In Latest Models

Mems New Hand Made Suits,
plain and fancy worsteds, Scotch
mixtures, staple blacks and blues,
These garments are patterned
after the very latest models and
compare favorably with the best
custom work. Collars are hand
fellcd. buttonholcs hand made.
They have the new concave shout
dcrs and close fitting collars.
Never seen elsewhere less than
$IS to SIS. Our prices,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
Mems New Spring Suits
In wool CheViOtS

All Wool Chcviots, in handsome
brown mixtures and plain blacks
and blues, we'll made and perfect
fitting. Sizes "a to 40. $500
and $1,000 values,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
SOLD BY

WILL d.
Locke & Hewett,:
r. L. Weber,
Geo. d. HASKELL
rlerrill Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleig.i, I:
Benjamin Gardner!
A. M. Brown,
AUGUSTA.
r. M. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Iadd,
GARDINER.
Charles II. Clary,
HALLOWELL.
Jackson, Towle,
WINTHROP
F0lsome & Mastermau
READFIELD CORNER.
A. II. Bowman & Co.,
MANCHESTER.
e. L. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
Clark & Wheeler,
Morrill, & Craig,
WATERYILLR.
A. K. Macon,
Allan & Pollard,
WINsLow.
w. e. Rideout,
BOWDOINHAM.
Fred p. Emmons,
BATH.
CO.. Distributors
AND ALL LEADING GROCERs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
$3.48
Fancy Cassimeres and
WOrsteds in Rich Effects

All Wool Fancy Cassimercs and
through and through Worsteds
in rich effects. Hair cloth front,
padded shoulders, serge lined.
Regular SI2. 80 value,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03
$3.50

Nobbv Coa'crt Coats
or five different
to select FROM
worth $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

S-5,bfS.SI
The order was read and passed by a yea
and ray vote.
A petition presented by Will Fis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-03

Mems and young mems Spring
Suits. union cassimcrs. chcviots,
sold by all dealers at 800 our
price
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06
STILL ANOTHER
RAILROAD DEAL

II anybody thinks that Baker City
Is absulotely asleep and doing moth
ing. because IL happens to he IA prcsi
denttial year, that somebody Is
greatly mistaken. IL Is just few
hours since one Of the largest deals
of the season, the Virtue, was closed,
and Ii has been only few days
since the announcement was made
that Mr.. w. l.. Vinson aud his New
York associates would build u rail
road To the Seven Devils.
Now 1t remains to make the posi-
tive announcement that there IL a
Philadelphia syndicate. represented
by an engineer on the ground, that
will begin constructing an electrical
railway out of Baker City, covering
lower Powder river, the mining aud
timber and agricultural districts of
Eagle and Pine valleys, Cornucopia
and Iron Dyke. The examination
of the ground and water supply for
furnishing power has already been
made and reported upon favorably.
There Is an unlimited traffic to 10
worked up with the construction of
the line. Many details will have to
be arranged aud carried out and IL Is
not supposed that anything like
definite construction work can be
begun before next spring.
The Philadelphia people have the
money; they see that the business il
here and that the building of the road
will not only open large number
of mines now unable To get to market,
but will afford transportation for the
agricultural ana timber districts.
There are many wheels within wheels,
but IL present plans carry with these
people the road will be n go. III
other matters do not shape up right
1t Will not go. The indications are
now that it will. -- Democrat.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06
Present from PharOh TO Joseph.

\ ring which is said to be one
presented to Joseph by Pharaoh on
the occasion of his appointment to
the office of Prime Minister. reposes
in a small velvet case In the Office
of Abe Lipman, 80 Madison street,
New York. 1t Is part OF an art col
lection on which MI. Lipman made a
$50. 900 loan. The ring Is valued
at $1,000. 1t was obtained by
Professor Lansing, of Damascus, aud
the most famous Egyptologists DO
lieve 1t to be the original gift from
the King of the Egyptian. 1t Ia
probably $500 years old, having
been made 1900 years before Christ.
II is a circle of gold set with .
scarab. The collection was owned
by q former real estate operator. -
Exchange.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06
Franchise interests Signed Over to D. [.
Ki|Ien And Terminal Grounds Secured
From A. ". Ellis.

Papers we're signed yesterday after
noon which transfer the interests in
the Sumtper- Bourne railway fran.
chise to -. L. Killen, acting for his
company, contigneut upon beginning
work ut specified time. Further
than this. a deed from A. W. Ellis
for depot and terminal grounds on
the north side of Granite street oppo-
site Kitchens livery barn, was placed
In escrow under the same conditions.
The company has been promised by
A. p. Goss, who Is largely interested
In the Bourne townsite, that no
difficulty will arise there as to termi-
nal facilities.
1t looks very much like the con
struction Of this much needed trans.
portation line has passed beyond the
realm of uncertainty. but there are
yet some local contingencies which
may enter In to the situation to a
greater or less extent. Among these
IL the voluntary offer Of the citizens
of Sumpter to take $4,000 worth
OF the railroad bonds. These will
be Z per cent $40 bonds, and while
Il Is generally understood that the
hackers do not require any financial
assistance In the enterprise, the sub
scription will probably be asked AS
On evidence of good faith on the part
Of Sumpter's business men.
j. M. Vanberg, of Omaha, and
certain railroad capitalists are behind
the project. Mr.. Vanberg has put up
q forfeit to say he means BUSINESS
when the franchise matter IL gotten
In proper shape. In compliance
with the instructions from Mr.. Van
berg's attorney to wire when the fran
chise interests had been signed over,
Mr.. Killen so notified him last night.
Ii WAS stated from this source that
Just as soon as the deal was per
fected the company would pnt en-
gineers on the ground to survey the
route. They will probably arrive
early i'm July. and work will prob
ably start scon thereafter. IL local
matters shape themselves as IL IL
thought they undoubtedly will.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06
Team Draws five Tons.

The two boilers aud engine are
being moved from the old to the new
power house today. The boilers
weigh 1900 pounds each, four and a
quarter tons, and the wagon another
ton, making load of more than five
tons, which one team OF horses
hanled. The ground Is comparative
u, level most of the way. This is
considered the record breaking per-
formacne of it's kind In these parts.
The boilers aud the engine will be
Installed, to be used only In case OF
emergency, should any accident
Guuur to the water power. The old
Aynamos will be sold.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-07-06

Elk Head Whiskey, old, fine and
oslIow. at the Elk Head saloon. Gen.
Ter street, Old Olympia stand. Try
q.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1904-12-22
Doing Great WORK.

F%lorisant. Mo-. Dec. l9.-(Special.,-
That bodd's Kidney Pills are doing a
great work in curing the more terrible
forms of Kidney Disease. such as
Er!ghts Disease. Dropsy and Diabetes.
eN erybody knows. But it must also he
Eoted that they are doing II still greater
work in wiplng out thousands of cases
of the earlier stages OF Kidney Disease.
Take for instance. Mrs. Peter Bar
tcnu of this place. She says:
II have been subject to pains in my
lack and knees for about three wears,
but since l have been taking Dodd's
Kidney Pills I have been entirely
cured"
Others here tell similar stories. In
fact. IN this part Of Missouri there are
scores of people who have cured the
early symptoms of Kidney Disease
with Dodd's Kidney Pills. The use OF
the Great American Kidney I:emedy
thus saved not only the lives of Kid
ney Disease victims. but thousands of
ether Americans from years Of suffer.
ings
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1904-12-22

An engineer and some workmen
nave been busy for months near tine
.Nrctic ocean making II little towit:
theN have not bothered their heads
about the inhabitants, SAYS the New
York Sun. for the Russian government
Will see ABOUT that. Instead of II ldt
of persons settling in the same place
II making a town. the town is being
built and the residents will rome later.
Ii owl has also been provided witt,
Il name before anybody lives in It,. Its
name is 'lekatciinograd. and the
most imposing thing about the town
us yet is the lame. There was moth
ing there Il year ago to show that a
white man had ever seen the ste. hut
now il IS beginning to look something
like II Gown. needing bnlv inhabitants
to make it quite Il goahcad place.
The town is in the Bay of koln. near
the Arctic coast of Russian l.nplaud.
Il fiat and interesting region, in Il large
part of which scarcely Il shrub. much
less II tree. will grow.
lin August last year the Russian gov
eminent SEM 10 the site of the pro-
posed town. which had already been
selected. "a civil engineer named Oh
SVi NIOSV Hi'Niti'N ~ ht iut-
provenents. and soon twenty men.
under his direction. We're hard mt work
building'a couple of piers ont into the
bay for the use of the fishing craft
which will give the town all ills inn
portance. Last winter fifteen wooden
buildings were constructed al Arch
nngclisk. ON the other side of tho
White Sea. II is probable that the
work is now going ON OF transporting
them 10 the coast of the Arctic Ocean.
where they will hr hammered together
and set up for the people who are GO
ing TO live in the new town. and US
soon as everything is ready the town
of Koia. farther south. win be al,an-
doncd. everybody there Will he trans
ferret at the expense of Russia and
.Iekatcrinaeard will be ready to begin
business.
The thing that will make the town
Is the Arctic fisheries in the nei9hbor-
hood. which employ about Loo men
every summer. For the purpose of
these hardy toiIerS the new town is
much more conveniently situated tEan
Kola. and that is the reason why kola
is TO be deserved and II new town has
sprung up nearer the sea.