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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

The Portland hotels continue to do an
enormous business and The volume now
is even greater than it has been at any
time this summer. For the last ten
days or a fortnight It has become n
common thing for people to be turned
away from every hot i in Portland at
some time Turing til" evening, while
last Wednesday, whicn was a banner
day. intending guests could secure no
accommodations at either The La
fayctte or The Congress Square in the
afternoon. Soon afterwards The Fall
mouth. which is the largest OF the local
hOstclries, was also obliged to turn
away applicants for rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

The empire of Japan, says the "Japa-
nese Blue Book for 1905. comprises
nearly one hundred main and nearly
five hundred adjacent small islands,
with about $4,000 miles of seacOast
That is why Japan needs so large Il
permanent navy. The area of the en-
pire is 16l,14S square miles. The popu-
lation has grown from $4,000 900 in 1872
to F,S12.702 in 1905, besides 3.Oa9.225 in
FOrmoSa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
The Village Improvement Societies.
oath independently

Occasionally We notice in our cxchang-
es items about the doings of the village
Improvement societies in some Main"
towns. ard suburban places. Such socie-
ties can do much and at a little expense
to greatly increase the beauty of their To-
calticS. and we sometimes wonder why
our Sigadahoc towns do not catch the
idea A little work by the roadsides re-
moving weeds and gathering up debris
which is bound to collect. does much to
beautify any locality. Our county has
some of the prettiest villages in tn"
State and very little work done syste-
matically, would do much to make them
even more attractive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

John Cragin, Il highly esteemed citi-
zen of Westbrook, who CLEO, last week.
having reached the ripe old age of 90
years, had for years enjoyed the dis
tinction of being the Oldest paper max
er in America. Mr.. Cragin was born in
Ireland. but has lived in this country
for the greater part Of his active career
and the greater part OF this has been
spent as resident of Westbrook. He
had been in the employ of the S. d.
Warren Co, in the paper making de-
partmcnt for n period Of rs years and
was the first Cmploye &c be retired UNI
der pension from that company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
Eastern Steamship Co.
KENNEBEc DIVISION.

Commencing Monday. Juns H. iNa
steamers leave Gardiner at 3.s5. Richmond
at 40, Bath at 6, and Popham Beacn ~
Up. NJ. daily, except Sunday. for Boston.
Returning steamers leave Union wharf,
Boston. daily, except Sunday. at r. -
for all river landings.
Rail and electric lines connect at GATH
ner to and frcm Hallowell and Augusta
All cargo except livestock, wa ~
steamers, is insured against IRE and 80
rine risk \
ALLEN PARTRIDGE. Agent, go.
Augusta, NAN
c. A. COLE, Agent, Hallowen. Mama
q. A. COBB. Agent. Gardiner, NAN. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
He made a Mistake.

A well-known druggist says: after
childbirth in his family a trained nurse
insisted upon having Comfort Powder
He thought it fad, and when she
left decided TO try some other kind
on baby. But they We're soon glad to
so back to Comfort Powder as it made
such a difference in baby's comfort"
The best physicians and trained nurses
insist upon Comfort Powder for the
toilet and nursery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
PLEASE DO NOT PLUCK
THE FLOWERS.

The names of several of the towns
express the satire of their inhabitants.
If you will look on the railway guide
or on the map you will find Saratoga
Springs, Arctic City, Siberia, Snowline,
Ice Cave, Timber line, Pisgah and 9TH
erS. Then again we have Sodom and
Gomorrah. Ash eMadows. Internal Flats,
Furnace Creek Funeral Mountain and
SO on. There is large sign in Death
Valley, reading as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

F. Z. Turner of Dover thinks he has
three of the smartest boys in Piscata-
auis county. Arthur, age Il, has run
the moving machine the entire hayins
season largely among apple trees. with
no damage 20 machine or trees, MADE
all the loads with the help of little
brother, and set the nay fork to pitch
off the loads. belmont, age 10, has run
the horse rake largely to Go the raking
and Dewey, age seven. has ridden the
horse to pitch off. Mr.. Turner is away
from home three days ont of each week
and has only one pair OF horses to do
all the work, yet with the help of the
three boys he got about Is tons of good
hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
A Word for the Onion.

(Fort Fairfield Review
Don't BE- too hard on the onion: its
friends say il has only one bad quality
its emphatic odor tand some Ike even
that. Will. on the other hand its good
qualities ar" too numerous To mention.
Hurrah for the onion-and tn" vigorous
breath il gives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

by a steam calliope, ana in addition
there are two others who always seem
to have a difference of opinion and en-
deavor to settle the same by q wordy
war. 1t may be added that other cities
than Wcstbrook suffer i'll this same
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
DaiIy Kennsbee Journal
ESTABLISHED, 1925.

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 e. FYLNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Here is the way the editor OF the
Millinocket Journal announces 4 happy
family event: "On Saturday there was
an increase in the Journal editorial
force, who though he may not at once
engage in the reportorill duties, gives
promise of having a "oi.e i'll the affairs
of men. and particularly at editorial
headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
KEEP OFF THE GRASS.

when there Is not a blade or n spear Of
grass within forty miles. The other
day. in front of dreary looking cabin
in long stretch of hopeless sand l
saw board nailed to a post, with This
pathetic inscription:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Abundant Patronage Assured.

odd York TranscriptD
The hospital movement in York appears
to be we'll timed. F.ndcrlesS trolley cars
and cars with old-fashoned hand brakes
together with automobiles countless. az
ford conditions most assuring of abund.
ant patronage to an institution OF This
che raCtcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Readers OF the Journal going out
OF town for vacations can have
the Journal mailed to them for so
cents per month, postpaid. Ad-
dresses may be changed whel-
ever IL Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

The selectmen OF Knox county towns
have received notice from the presi-
cent or the Knox County Auto
mobile Club, calling attention to
the matter of the towns erect
ing and maintaining aui1e posts. The
statutes on this point in part say:
Towns shall erect ana maintain at all
crossings Of highways and where
public highways enter another. sub
stantial guide posts not less than eight
feet high, and fasten 10 the upper end
of each board, on which shall be
plainly painted in black letters. on
white ground, the name of the mex.
town on the route, etc. Neglect to
comply with these requirements sub
jects the town TO Indictment and fine
not to exceed fifty dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Josh Billings once remarked tha'
people might CLEAN lesson from the
mosquito, which sang as it toiled.
Residents in parts Of Wcstbrook are or
the opinion that some of the mllkmen
have taken pattern firm the above
mentioned insect Whe.l these gentle
men are delivering tactical food they
exercise their vocal and whistling
powers to such an extent as to cause
insomnia to the inhabitants. One milk
man has whistle that is only eaualled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Remember the dates fer the repro
duction of The First Crusade" Mon
day evening. Oct. 9, in Augusta AMI
Tuesday evening. Oct. 3, in Water
VILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Houlton is now justly proud OF the
possession Of a water system for fire.
protection AMI domestic purposes. that
probably is not surpassed in the State
in point of efficiency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

STEAMER COBBOSSEE will leave the
Outlet at A. NJ. daily for Farr's Cove
and Island Park. Leave Island Park Mt
go A. M: and will so TO any part of the
Lake desired. Again leave Outlet, 40 p.
these hours the boat may be chartered
for picnic and pleasure parties. Dinner at
Emery's and free boat ride from Island
Park and return, 75c. any day of week.
june23eodf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Remarkably favorable results are
said to have followed the hypoderinic
injection of sea water in twenty-four
tuberculosis patients by DR.. Fournol
a q Paris hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

teachings of business experience. He kept
the busiress on a sound basis and left it
so. No scandals arose under his manage
ment. and none have arisen since his
Me and he , was - M a. ne noh,aat morIc
of God-an honest man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Shiloh Is getting some hard blows as
tine result of the energy or Charles r
Dunlap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

The big fair at Bangor, this week, at
Lewiston. next week. and at Waterfalls
the following week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
Saratoga Springs,
ClriStmaS day. 1900.
Twenty miles from wood.
Twenty miles from water.
Forty feet from he'll.
God bless our home.
Please keep off the grass.
Don't waste the water.

The last line is full of satire, which
is not appreciated by those who do not
know the facts. Saratoga Springs is
one of the freaks of Death Valley, and
has probably caused more profanity
than anything else in this region. The
waters are clear as crystal and they
bubble up from a deep, sandy basin
like Il wellspring Of joy. But they are
strongly impregnated with sulphur and
other minerals. are tepid in Temporal
turc and act instantly like an emetic
upon anyone who drinks them. They
are positively cruel. No Dead Sea
fruit is more eXasperating. The eyes
will 9loat over the crystal liquid. but
the moment mouthful reaches the
stomach the agony begins.
The waters of the Colorado River, up
in the Grand Canyon, are poisonous to
many people, and these who drink
them are usually seized with cramps
and spasms Il few minutes after. This
is supposed to be due to the mineral
properties they contain, but they
have not been analysed. Not long
ago a Chicago man who drank against
the circumstances of his guide, was
seized with cramps and was laid up for
nearly week after at FL Tovar Hotel.
There are many springs of fresh, pure
water in the chasm, and frequent
streams run down the side canyons.
but other streams are so strongly i'm
pregnated with minerals that they poi
son the whole river. Nevertheless, the
water seems to be all right further
down, and below the Needles 1t is used
for cooking and drinking.
The railway company utiiZes 1ts
old ties for building houses in the
desert. where timber is so scarce.
The discarded ties are set up on end
ard rooted over with poles, upon
which is placed a layer of brush and
dirt; The chinks between the ties are
filed with mud. and when the out
side is whItewashed and trailing vines
ore planted around the walls, the re-
suit is a coy, comfortable and econo-
mical dwelling.
Death Valley is believed to be a
storc-house of wealth. and fabulous
tales have been told for generations
concerning lodges Of gold and lodes of
silver. vast deposits of copper and
rubies. opals. turquoise and other jew
ole that are to be found upon the sur
face of the sand. More men have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

The last week of tn Trolley LeagGt
and no royal rooter can afford TO miss
u game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
Maine Gossip
To an Old Playmate.

Your lips, dear girl were roses,
Eour hair was ripened wheat,
The brook forgot his song to hear
The music OF your feet.
Your hands were swift white butterflies,
Your eyes were wells of blue,
on. what n riot in my heart
Was wrought by June and you.
And now for years beneath the grass
Your needless hands have lain,
And recollection wakes in me
A hurt that scarce is pain.
Asleep with Nature, breast to breast
How peacefully you lie
Above your heart the care-free flowers,
And over them-the sky.
Lawrence Knowles, in Boston
Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Miss Mabel 6. Merrill Os Lewiston re-
Gently received Il prize of 800 for II
cooking recipe, making n new dish out
of a patent preparation or the market.
Little did she think when she sent in
the recipe that it would bring her the
first prize. as the dish was made by eX-
pcrirnenting for her own benefit. The
letter containing the check lay on her
desk for weeks. she little mistrusting
what Ii contained. She was picking up
one day and was about 10 throw the
envelope into the waste basket for an
advertisement, when It occurred to her
to open 1t. Within she found Il check
and a letter stating that her recipe had
been awarded the first prize of 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

From Saco comes the story of a
young widow. who, upo1 the day her
husband was buried. engaged the
minister who officiated at the funeral
to officiate at her marriage to No. 2,
the following week. 1t is rot explained
why the couple waited u whole week
after the funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Don't fail to get up and see the
eclipse. Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

This is the week that brings Septem-
Der.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28

Only 4 week to Labor Lay.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-05-17
SHERIFF ENDS PRIZE FIGHT.
Union County Oncer Makes Dashing
Gun PLAY at Glove Contest.

Jumping into the ring with drawn re-
volvers willie the fight was on, and his
e. e. Sherman, of Elk Point, and his
deputy, Jim Halliday, Of McCOok, Sun
day afternoon put a premature and dra-
matte end to the bout between KID
Ward. Of Omaha, and Jimmy" Caine, of
Sioux City, for the featherweight cham
piOnship of Iowa.
The fight took place on the South Da-
kota side of the Big Sioux River, oppo-
site Riverside Park. and the two boys
were just well started when the guard
ians of the law hoped in with the gun
play.
Caine and Ward were released on
bonds of SO by Justice ]. S. Brown, of
Jefferson. They were charged with as
sault and battery. They forfeited their
bonds.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-05-17
SEARCH FOR SIOUX FALLS MAN
No Trace of r. d.. Mills, Who Dis
appeared in Kansas City.

f. d. Mills, the Sioux Falls man who
disappeared in Kansas City, and for
whom the police of that city have been
urged to make a search, is well known
as the senior member Of the building and
contracting firm of f. ID. Mills q Son,
Sioux Falls.
The firm had contracts a%ggregating
100000 in value at Black Rock. y. NJ,
at a point in Iowa and at several points
in South Dakota. 1t has been learned
through relatives that at the time of his
disappearance in Kansas City he was
en- route to Black Rock for the purpose
of paying his men a regular payment.
He had drafts to the amount of $4,000.
These may have been cashed in Kansas
City, and if they were his relatives fear
that he was robbed and then murdered.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-05-17
ONE HUNDRED DEAD
AWFUL RESULTS OF TORNADO
m OKLAHOMA.
Relief Promptly Sent. but Many
Are Homeless and Great Confusion
Prevails-Dead and Injured Terri
bly, Mangied In the storms Fury

The latest official reports from the tor
nado-stricken town of Snyder, Okla,
place the list OF dead ut ninety-five. 9th
err rumors advance this figure to LOG. 1t
is highly probable that the death list,
when accurately tabulated, will reach i30.
or those injured there are various reports
reaching from 100 to $50.
The storm formed near the Texas line,
and it's path extends in a northeasterly
direction for over forty miles, causing
damage ut Altus, Olustee and other small
towns, and in the country as well as at
Snyder.
Reports Indicate that the casualties out
side of Snyder will aggregate twenty-five,
and may go higher.
Relief IL being sent from ~ncighboring
towns. From Oklahoma City Thursday
went 100 men to dig graves and seek the
dead still in the ruins, and also a dozen
undertakers with 100 collins. Offers of
financial assistance nave come from nu-
merous cities.
Gov. Ferguson, of Oklahoma, has is
sued n proclamation calling attention to
the needs Of the stricken town.
1t is still difficult to obtain information
from Snyder. A single telegraph wire
furnishes an outlet, but it is blocked with
private messages concerning the dead and
injured.
TO add to the general confusion and
distress after the tornado had passed
fire broke out aud burned out the build
ings that remained OF the business
blocks.
The havoc wrought by the tornado is
complete. Out of a town Of 1000 people
not more Than u score of houses are in
tact, while two-thirds of the buildings
are totally wrecked.
The storm formed south OF Olustee,
near the Texas line, and took a northeast
erly course through a well settled Sec
ton.
At 8 o'clock it was observed by he peo-
pie OF Snyder, but the usual funnel
shaped formation was lacking, and
though the roa was plainly heard for
some time before the storm broke, many
were of the opinion that ii was a hail
storm. Within a few minutes the sky
became suddenly lark and a terrific
downpour OF rain began, lasting for sew
eral minutes, when it stopped almost as
suddenly as it had commenced. A few
moments OF ominous calm followed, and
then the tornado struck, tearing build
ings TO pieces as though they were made
OF paper. Many people who had thought
A. +. n
refuge in cellars were caught i'm the
streets md between buildings, where
some We're lifted high into the air and
dashed to the ground as though hurled
from a catapult. Others were struck by
flying debris and beaten almost beyond
recognition.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-05-17
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON.
DENSEO FORM.
They Want One Like lt-south DaNo'
tans Pleased with Montana cap
ito,-Gov. Elrod is Enthusiastic
Declares Building Is a Modei.

The state capitol commission, consist,
ing Of Gov. Elrod, Secretary WHIP, LAM
Commissioner Bach and Auditor mana
day. have returned to Pierre from tneir
trip to Helena, Mont, where they hau
been to inspect the capitol buildlns vi
that state with the view OF getting lhior-
nation which would be of value 10 them
in the erection of a state house for Soutn
Danota.
The members of the commission were
all enthusiastic over the Montana build
ing, and Gov. Elrod, as spokesman ~
the committee, said:
while the trip was a hurried one, yet
the information received at nrst manu-
was exceedingly valuable to the comhiis-
sion. And, of course, whatever IS Nalu-
able TO the commission in their lapors Is
of value to the whole state. The comihlS-
sion made a thorough examination OF the
Montana building and found that II was
entitled to even more praise thah hau
been bestowed upon it by enthusiasts
who had previously examined IL. Inc
interior of the building, to use a com
mon expression, is n dream. The design
ers not only had Il substantial structure
in mind when plans were drawn, but IKE
wise designed Il structure which was
pleasing to the eye. The decorations are
of the highest order and the entire inte-
rior effect simply enhancing. 1t Is a
world of beauty, and | feel safe in saying
that q more substantial structure, a more
sensible arrangement Of space and Il
more beautiful design was never else
where erected for the amount OF money
expended by our Montana friends. 1t
must be seen to be appreciated, and l can
only say that if the commission succeeds
IN placing on Capitol hill at Pierre n
state house that equals i'll every way the
Montana building and can keep the cost
within 100000 that the young and pros
porous state of South Dakota will have
a capitol building that every citizen can
point to with pride. and that will not
only be a credit to our commonwealth,
but will amply supply our needs in this
line for many years to come.
much valuable information was OBJ
tanned from Gov. Toole in reference to
the contracts, plans, etc, and the COM
mission feels that the trip has been worth
more than can be estimated from a bust
ness standpoint.
All the members Of the commission are
enthusiastic over the courtesieS which
were extended TO them while in the Mon
tana capital.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-05-17
TO MAKE DEMONSTRATION.
Russian Workmen Plan to Create
More Disorder.

The social democrats are straining ev-
cry effort to rake the proposed demon
s~tration day at st. Petersburg a success.
They have succeeded in interesting the
workmen of several st. Petersburg fac
tories, and at the committees invitation
a meeting of workmen was held in the
peoples park OH Petroffsky island, Mt
which, after affirming their peaceful in
te%ntions, it was decided to participate
in the parades.
A resolution was passed asking the
douma to furnish a hall for a big meeting
the evening of May IA. There are indi-
cations. however, that attempts to create
disorder may be more successful in other
cities than in st. Petersburg, where the
working population learned by the harsh
experience of Jan. % that force will be
unsparingly used to maintain order.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-05-17
DOUBLE NEW YORK TRAGEDY
Wan and Woman Found Dead in q
Room I'm n Hotel.

A man and n woman as yet unidenti-
fed, both apparently japanese, were
found shot to death in a room of the
Dry Dock Hotel in the Bowery at New
York, Wednesday, where they had reg
istered as Myron Lewis and wife. Short
ly afterward the night clerk heard the
couple quarreling and heard the woman
exclaim:
"Oh, Harry, don't be SO cruel" That
was the last heard Of the couple until
the door of the room was forced and both
were found dead. The man had APP
parently shot the woman, who had re-
ccived one bullet in the head and an
other in the breast and had then shot
himself through the head.
The police learned from a habitue of
the hotel that the man told him that he
had lost $1,7OO at the races at Belmont
Park Tuesday.