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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
Because Government Is
Just Two Hours Late
In Issuing the Monthly Cot.
ton Crop Bulletins.
Total Of 4,s4o,728 Bales Ginned Thus
Far This Year---FaWrabIe Report

uasbinpton. oct. 25.-A total Oh
| oa0 72s bales of cotton glhneu III
| tho United States, up 10 W. 20
~ state,nent announced In a pulle-
tin issued by the Census bureau W
sov In this calculation rounu paleS
orc counted as half bales ana the
| fgures given in the bulletin are
llasad an reports made by the bureaus
! snacial agents in the field. NO eSu-
nate is made of the total crop for
tho year. but figures are given out
| concerning crops of former years.
These figures show that up to this
date in 1904 the product of the gins
had reached a total of 6,417,S9i bales,
out of a total of 13,693,279 bales for
the year. In 1908, the total produc-
ton was 10,O45,615 bales and the gin
ming output up to Oct. 25 was 3,706,-
PAS; in 1902, the total was 10,S27 16S
and the output to Oct. %, was
56S3,0
Today's report covered 26,364 gin
neries, and the statement upon which
it was prepared were supplied by
telegraph by 702 special agents in the
field, most of them representing one
county each.
The fact that the bulletin was not
issued until o'clock. two hours at
ter the usual time, caused some COM
plant from brokers in different cities
and some of these which reached me
bureau before the document was gwen
to the public were of sensational
character.
Sec. Hester of the New Orleans
Cotton Exchange. sent the following
to S. y. d. North. director of the cen
sus at Washington:
Much disappointment and dissatis-
faction, here, at delay in issuing gin
ners report to p. NJ. Bache & 60. of
New York Wire Hayward, Wick IL
Clark of New Orleans, as follows:
David Miller has just made the
statement to the effec; that the gin
ners' report has been delayed from II
O'Clock to o'clock so as to allow more
time to certain parties to sell cotton
on and says he will stand by the
above
"One rumor, here, is that the re-
port will show, counting round as half
bales. 100000. All kinds of rumors
are being spread and parties are sell
ing the market down, under suspicion
81 SD1lltllllllS NIbIS III SouI uIN''u'
send this because | think it proper you
should know it. The David Miller re-
ferred to was the receiver of Sully &
Co., and is a prominent member OF
the New York Cotton Exchange.
To this Director North replied:
Telegram received. Nobody in this
office knows even approximately at
the moment how many bales ginned
the report will show. The men en-
gagged in compiling it are locked up
and the door guarded on the outside
More than half of the Geographic re-
ports from county agents were re-
ceived. this morning. and their COM
piation prior to O'Clock was ply
steal impossbiity."
This telegram was forwarded be-
fore the bulletin was given out and
after it was issued it was stated that
some of the reports from the agents
were not received until 10 minutes be-
fore o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
A HARD ROW

And q long pull describes the pathway
Of q woman afflicted with female weak
ness unless she is under the care OF q
doctor who has had successful experience
In the treatment of such cases or else has
found the right remedy which can be
safely used Independently of the doctor.
Forty years ago, DR.. r. V. Pierce found
that women were being grossly NAL
treated-mainly through ignorance and
carelessness, and he determined to devote
himself to study and research till he
found the real cause of their suffering
and . proper remedy for it.
He found It, and dug from Natures
Laboratory, the earth, Natures remedies
for woman's weaknesses and ailments.
he found in Lady's Slipper root, Black
Cohosh root. Unicorn root, Blue Cohosh
root and Golden Seal root, the required
Ingredients.
The remedial virtues OF these he ex-
tracted, combined and preserved by his
own peculiar n-alcoholic, glyceric pro-
cesses, and the compound is now known
the world over, as DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
"Ths wearing OF corsets too tight seemed
to have brought on an abdominal pressure.
weakening the ligaments and resulting in
displacement. which troubled me until! was
not At to walk. and at times could hardly
stand" writes Mrs. Beverly Sltgreaves. Of ia
Fulton St.. San Francisco. Cal. "a neighbor
advised me to try DR.. Pierces Favorite Pre-,
3cription. Before the first bottle was used
i felt much better Improvement went
steadily on, and within four months was
like a new and well woman once more. l
an now perfectly we'll and strong. ana ex,
tremely grateful TO you for your blessed
Fsmedy-a boon to sick women"
4 Great Doctor Book Pree.-Send q one
cent stamps to DR.. r. V. Pierce. Buffalo,
n. Y, to cover mailing and he Will Send
you free copy Of his 10OS-page Common
Sense Medical Adviser, paper covered.
Cloth-covered, 81 stamps.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
best and safest laxative for the use OF
Delicate women
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
COTTON MARKET FEVERlSH.
Falling Of from 10 to 20 Points, With
January at 1898.

New York. oct. 25.-The report of
the census bureau issued at o'clock,
giving the amount of cotton ginned
to Oct. IS, as 4940,72S bales. against
6,417,S91 bales to the same date last
year, caused sensational fluctuations in
Before the report was issued, the mar
ket had been very nervous owing to
rumors that the report would show
fully 100000 bslea ginned and prices
showed net lossgsof about 10 and 20
points with January selling at 1893.
Inside of 10 minutes after the figures
were published, January shot up 81
points to 1910. The market was few
erishly excited with shorts active buy
ers and longs taking on fresh lines
on small crop theories. On the bulge
leading bears became very aggres-
sive, however, and the market reacted
almost as rapidly as ii had advanced.
When around 1880 for January, the
market turned very strong again on
an overwhelming volume of general
buying and the market went up to d
new high level for the movement with
January selling at 1915 at net adj
vance of % points and Il recovery
from the lowest point of the session
of "A points or $40 IL bale. The clos
ing was steady at a net advance of
Is and 20 points. The sales of the day
were estimated at 100000 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
WORK A PLEASURE.
It is One Of the Real Joys Given Us

Postum Food Coffee has done more
for me in two years" writes a WisCOn-
sin young lady student. than All the
medicines and treatments | had en-
ployed to overcome the effects of the
coffee poisoning that was killing me by
degrees.
Il had all the familiar symptoms and
suffered all the wcll-knoWn tortures.
My stomach was wrecked and | could
net eat, my head achcd almost continue
ally, | became the nervous victim of
insomnia, and the capacity for study
deserted me. OF course this came on
gradually. and without suspicion. for a
long time. as to the cause.
Two years ago a friend enthuSi-
asticaliy urged me to quit using the old
kind of coffee aad to drink Postum
Food Coffee. | have never regretted
acting upon the advice. AS soon as the
coffee poison was eliminated, the
strengthening and nourishing proper
ties of Postum began to build me up.
Each day | gained a little, the color
crept back to my cheeks. my limbs
rounded out with new flesh, nv COM
rloXion grew fair and clear again, nv
digestion improved, and now | can eat
anything At any time. the nervous in
somnia has left me and l sleep soundly
at night and wake up refreshed. I
have no more headaches and mental
work has become Il pleasure to me-
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
! Creek. Mich.
There's a reason.
Read the littI" hook. '.Th@ E94d to
Wellviile, il each package.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
PILES CURED
SUFFERING FOR YEARS AND
Bed RIDDEN FROM PILES, A
CONTRACTOR OF MARION,
INDIANA. is CURED BY
PYRAMID PILE CURE.
Trial Package Mailed Free to All Who
Send Name and Address.

II was troubled with piles for several
years before 1 would let it be known.
But at last they became so severe that
I could not walk and had to take my
bed. / tried everything and anything
the doctors prescribed, and took theT
treatments for long time. But noun
ing ever did me any good. mad seen
your al. in different newspapers SO |
got 2 50-cent box and began usIiis
them. From the very first | got QUICK
relief and by the time l was starting on
my third box l saw l was cured. l
have not been troubled with them
since. Now you can use this as you
please, because ii is genuine YOURS 4
A. Sutton, stone and Cement Contrac-
tor. Marion, Ind"
Instant relief can be gotten by us'Ils
the marvellous Pyramid Pile cure. IL
Immediately reduces all congestion ana
swelling, heals all sores, ulcers ana lrfl-
tated parts.
The moment you start to use II your
suffering ends and the cure OF your
dread disease is in sight
The Pyramid Pile Cure renders
surgical operation foolhardy. Don
hack to pieces those tender muscles
which must be intact if a satisfactory
cure is to be obtained.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is put up ~
the form of "casy-to-use," speciaily
made suppositories. They are soothlhs'
painless, instant and certain.
A trial treatment will be sent you a
once by mail, in plain, sealed wrapPet'
without a cent of expense to YOU II you
send your name and address 10 Tyr"
mid Drug Co., 399s Pyramid BUILDING
Marshall, Mich.
After you receive the sample, you can
get a regular-size package of Pyrah'ln
Pile Cure at your druggists for %
cents. or if he hasn't it, send u '"e
money and we will send 1t TO you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
NORTH MANCHESTER.

Harry y. Leighton, an old resident
of Augusta who has resided in Cali
fornia for the past twenty years, has
been calling on friends here. He call
ed to see his cousin Mrs. John
Knowles but not finding her well
called on her in Sidney Where she is
visiting her daughter Mrs. A. T
Clark. Mr.. Leighton owns fruit
ranch in Reeding. Shaster Co, Cal
and among the fruits he raises are
peaches, pears. grapes, apricots,
prunes figs, almonds and nectarines
all of which are dried for the mark
cts. Mr.. Leighton arrived in season
to see his brother Henry NJ. Leighton
for many years a resident of Sidney
just before he died. This is the first
visit he has made to his old home.
While enjoying the climate and fer
tile soil of California he sadly misses
the customs and ways of the East.
Mrs. Nellie Percival of this town,
her sister. Miss ]. c. Oliver of George
town, Mrs. f. w. Church and Mrs. c.
{. Griffith of Augusta have been re-
cent callers on Mrs. J. Albert Knowles
Miss Grace Fifield attended the re-
ception given by the Congregational
Society at their chapel to the teach
ers of Augusta with her friend, Phronie
5. Knowles, on the evening of Oct. 20.
There will be an entertainment at
the Franklin schoolhouse. Friday eve
ming, Nov. 3. There will be a nice
program and refreshments will be
served. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Alfred Avery, who has been stopping
here for some time, has gone to Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

A Skowhegan boy, Joe *. Goodrich,
had a prominent part in the program Of
the concert which preceded the third
annual dancing party held in City hall,
Bangor. Wednesday night, and which
was given under the auspices of Mill
mems Union, No. 1909. Mr.. Goodrich
is q student at the University of Maine,
entering from the SkOWhegan High
school. and is a reader of no mean abil-
ity. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. T.
Goodrich, reside here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

The Skowhcgan Woman's Club
opened its 24th year in the Library par
lors. Wednesday afternoon. This is the
oldest and the most exclusive of the To-
cal literary clubs and the meeting was
the first one on the calendar for the
fall and winter season of 1866. First
on the program was the annual greet
ing to the members by the president.
Mrs. Elizabeth l.. Merrill. followed by
comprehensive report of the MaiEe
Federation of Woman's Clubs, held at
Houlton early in the present month, by
the delegates. A paper. Maine Of To-
day" end sketch of a new Maine poet
completed the program. The club now
has Il full membership of IS, with 10
honorary members. The special events
of the season will be the Hobson lee
ture, Nov. l: G antlemen's Night, Jan
B; the club banquet and the annual en-
tertainment of the Sorosis and the
Town Improvement Society. No dates
have been set for the last two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

c. $. Humphreys of Madison, of the
firm of Smith & Humphreys. was in
town, Tuesday, and surveyed the lot
on Madison avenue, owned by Robert
w. Eaines. and occupied by the Chase
livery stable also the Water street lot
owned by Il. w. Brown. This survey
vas made for the Town hall committee.
tn Sc lots being two of the II on which
an opera house or town hall could be
built should the voters so decide. The
description of these lots as we'll as Of
otl"rs will Il" presented to the town at
the annual March meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

One of the pleasant evenings of the
fall was that passed. Wednesday night,
by the members of Skowhegan Grange
at their hall on Pleasant street. 1t was
an evening with Ceres and Pomona,
the two offices held by Miss Georgia A.
Hill and Mrs. Ella H. Nash. respective
~. A program of interest was rem
dereG. The entertainment committee
and that on decorations was composed
of Miss Alice Steward. Mrs Elvira
Nudd. Mrs. Almina Whittier. Mrs.
Fannie Gushing and Mrs Belle +. Cas-
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Fire caused an estimated damage of
$1,000 to the stock of the clothing store
OF Il. j. Mccartney at Lawrence, Mass,
Wednesday noon. The fire started III
the tailoring department from some
unknown cause. Prompt work of the
fire department saved the building
which is owned by James NJ. Fairfield
OF Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Owing to the fact that he was not a
first-clasS horscman, the musician had
made a bad bIunder during the funeral
of a general officer. He was repri-
manded by the sergeant as follows:
"YCz jist kape wan eye on the bugler
wan on the drum major. an the riSt on
the adjutant an thin yeZ can't so
wrong
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Baby Girl, the fast mare which is
owned by her driver, Fred ;. Southerd,
and Edwin Gledhill. general manager
of the Marston Worsted Mills, is being
campaigned in Rhode Island. Monday,
at Woonsocket she finished fourth in
the 2.1S class for trotters only. The
mare was second in the last heat, the
time of which was PIG fiat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

The fire department of San Francis
CO in the clutches of loan sharks. Ow-
ing to eXorbitant interest charges six
ty-eisht firemen have no salary COM
ing to them for September, and some
drew mono for August. \ typical case
Is that of one man who borrowed $500
three years ago. has paid $40 and still
owes more than the principal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

The parish of St. Mary's will soon
hold its annual fair and bazaar for the
benefit of the church Complete ar
rangements rs to the entertainment
have not yet been made. 1t will be held
in the hall in the Convent building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Mrs. NJ. l.. Record, who had been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Steward
for the past 10 days, went to Boston,
Wednesday. Mrs. Record vii be remem-
bered as Miss Nellie Farwell former
Skowhcgan girl. ana who now lives in
Evanston, ii suburb Of Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Mrs. Emma NJ. Smith returned to
town. Tuesday, after visit with rela-
tivcs in Fairfield and Augusta. She is
the guest Of her son and family. George
o. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

perfectly preserved Roman altar.
four feet in height and of square forma-
ton, has been discovered at the site Of
an ancient Roman camp at NeWstead,
near MelroSe. England. An inscrip-
ton upon it in accurately Chiselcd
Roman letters reads: ITO the great and
mighty Jupiter Carolus. centurion Of
the Twentieth legion. the valiant and
victorious, cheerfully, willingly and
deservcdIy paid his VOW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
En- Route for New Orleans.

S;rdiss. Miss. Oct. 25.-President
Ronsevrlt's train passed here shortly
before II O'Clock, tonight, en- route for
New Orleans.
The President had retired for the
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

During the past two weeks several
Skowhegan merchants have installed
electrical signs in their store windowc
and over the street entrances. They
are - novelty and attract attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

James Lewia went to Waterville,
Tuesday afternoon, where he was the
guest of friends over night. He will
pass the remainder of the week in Au-
gIsta and Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Charles Anderson, conductor. last
winter, on the late passenger between
here and Lewiston, was in town, Tues
day, renewing only acquaintances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

John II. Lancaster. telegraph operat-
OF in the Maine Central freight depart
merit. has gone to Richmond to visit
mis- mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
Yellow Fever Scare is Over.

Jackson. Miss, oct. 2j.-The State
Board Of Health. today. released from
service all health officers employed at
infected points and no more fever bull
letins will be issued from the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

of the Somerset board of county COM
missioners. was calling on friends.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
Fast Time in the Races
at Nashua, n. H.
0ssie l., Hal Patron and Great
Medium Are Winners.
FavoriteS Win Three Of -Four Races al
WOonsockei---An Accident.

Nashua, n. H.. Oct. 25.-There We're
We're three events on today's card at
the fair grounds track, the PIG trot.
214 pace, and the unfinished 2.2O pace
which came over from yesterday. Os-
sic J., won the unfinished pacing
event; Hal Patron the favorite, won
the 2.14 pace, although Harry Hill
gave him a hard run for his money
Kremletta, who was picked by the tai.
ent to win the PIG trot, took the first
heat, but was driven off her feet and
in the fourth heat, was distancad
Great Medium won easily. The sum-
maries:
go PACE-PJRsE s3oO-5 heats raced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

The late Julius Stinde. who won one
of the biggest successes recorded in the
German book world for several de-
cades, began life as an apothecary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

George 0. smith of the United States
geological survey. left, Tuesday, on a
business trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Senior Silva Crus. til" Ch:lian minister
wAo rr"s"nt"1 lis credentials. Oct. ., at
Madrid. died, Tuesday night.
ease Will have disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Landlord Warren futile OF the Show
hogan House. made Il business trip to
Waterville, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. r. Fogg and little
drughter left. Tuesday, for visit with
friends i'll Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

because its ingredients are of the
same Kind of food and nourishment
That blood and tissue are made Of
pure and Observation-Disclosures Johns
Medicine makes flesh and strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
SKOWHEGAN.

J. Wallace Blunt left for Pennington,
Wednesday, on a brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Edward Boiler left. Tuesday. for a
visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Miss Laura Lashon of Waterville,
was the guest. Wednesday, of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph I.ashOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

III cures consumption, checks the
wasting away, nourisheS the body and
heals the lungs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Group is dangerous. but not if Fa-
Their johns Medicine is at hand to
check it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26
0fS$@%
s sloq&6ny
Ieatctne
bNAas YOU up

Al TINS time keep the children strong
10 aNolo The dangerous diseases that
threaten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Copenhagen. Oct. 25.-Anarchy pre-
walls at Riga. Russia, according to a
despatch received from there by the
Politiken. Conflicts are frequent. many
persons have been killed or wounded
and the government spirit shops have
been looted and destroyed. The Poly
teChnic School has been closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Warsaw, Russian Poland, Oct. 25.-
Communication with St. Petersburg is
interrupted.
Strong patrols of infantry and cav
airy occupy the streets and troops are
guarding the railroad and government
buildings.
Four hundred and forty employees of
tie Vienna railroad have decided to
strike. The last train leaves Warsaw
at $50, this afternoon. Later, it was
announced that traffic had been stopped
on the Warsaw-Vienna line. The city
is now completely isolated. The strike
has spread to all the railroads. A meat,
milk and coal famine is feared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

L. c. Williams Of Athens, a member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Odessa, Oct. ga general strike on
all the southwest railways is announced
for tomorrow. Trains are now running
only between Odessa and kieff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

EkatarinOslav, Russia, oct. 25.-TWo
bloody conflicts occurred here. today,
between the troops and demonstrators.
The first took place opposite the NUM-
cipal buildings and the second near the
Pushkin monument. Numbers were
killed or wounded in both instances by
TIE vollcys fired by the soldiers. The
demonstrators near the municipal
buildings refused to GiSDerse when or
lercd and erected barricades.
A meeting Of students of schools who
are on strike was dispersed by the po-
lice who made free use of their whips.
Many of the students We're injured.
Fifteen persons were killed and &c
injured yesterday, in a conflict between
troops and strikers at the Briansk
works. where the strikers had erected
wire entranglements.
The courts, banks and other public
Offices have been closed.
1t is reported that the strikers have
taken possession of Il train which was
approaching Ekaterinoslav and have
destroyed the station buildings all
along the line.
The town is in darkness, this evening,
and the military are paradinS the
streets. The telephone and telegraph
wires are cut and it is reported that
the strikers have destroyed the per-
mancnt railroad bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-26

Poltava Russia, Oct. PA general
strike has broken out here. The schools
are closed and no newspapers will APP
pear tomorrow.