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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

Several kind heart "a m"rtals in diff
fcrent parts Of the city make practice
during the winter months. of putting
out food for the doves, and hundreds
OF these birds ar" fed ii this way. Tn"
doves become very tame. and some Of
them 50 rluch 50 thar they will alight
on the hands ara shoulders of tho<"
who feed them. The English sparroWS
re not of such n con1din2 nature as
their larger brethren. ami their sIls-
piciun of mankind III general docs no;
t.,nd To win th"II many friends. They
have. one friend on Water street. how
ever. in a. y. Pierce. who has adopted
the habit Of feeding th"m every morn
ing in front Of his store. They como
regularly eacn day. ana il is no uncom-
won sight to see hurdrC rs of them
gathered about the lore. during tn
early hours # the morning, waiting for
their daily hand out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

An accident in the Journal press
room. Thur.-lay morning, caused the
most serious delay for years in the an
rearance OF the mornings paper. 1t
was 10 o'clock before the full edition
was printed ana ready for distribution
by the carrier boys and through the
mails. 1t was an unfortunate delay
but it was something that no foresight
or care could prevent. As Indicating
how much people missed the paper il is
of interest 10 note that during the
rlcrning there We're over $50 telephCn"
calls on the subject while scores of
people dropped into the office 10 regis
ter their complaint and make in
QuirieS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

4 slight accident which was unpleTs-
ant, but without serious results. oc-
CURED about ) o'clock, Thursday af-
tcrnnon. near the City hotel. A young
man and two ladies from Sidney mad
completed their shopping ANA start"
for hone. when the sleigh WAS over
turned i'm the car track ana the horse,
losing his footing. fell. Several men
" ere quickly 1T hand ana the horse WAS
extricnted from the tanglr. after which
the bundles which had been str"Wn
along the street We're recovered and
tn PARTY weni on their way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

ed until he was ab0ut years odd IL
1871 the family mov,I t. Augusta and
in 1916 t. Ha,lnn4il. His father was Il
halter and carried % tlr business III
these tnM rs until he moved to Philld,l-
phi,l. Major Ch:sam Remained in Hal
lowell. The lutc Hon. Pc!"g Spraguc
COX Il great interest in the boy ami
%aVr him the option of going to school
~ learning a trade He cEosr the lat
ter. anu NJ. Sm aguA secured him Il
nlacr with Morris CaNatlarh. then 40
ing a brisk tailoring business in Hal
lowell.
When he was - years Of age he ct
his time. H.. had been planning on go
ing t" New Orleans, Wn,.ta h., thought
he could make & fortune. In fact he
HAD his trunk al ..aril"d ana had Ii
aboard a small schooner iii which ~
rad engaged passage for the southern
city. H had a number If friends in
Augusta whom he WiShtd tn SEC, SO h.
came TO this city the day he fer, h.. was
To sail. for the i,urpos o. bidding them
goodbye.
Al that time 4 man named Virgil r.
H,WcS c.'rri. a III 4 Tailoring business
in 4 building locate Whcr,' tn Augusta
Savings Bank now is Nh HtNes WAS
sick il. bed with a broke leg. and ht-
had no tailor t. run his shop. Mr..
Chis1m'S friends spoke t, him about
going 10 work for Nj. lieWts hut ne
Insisted that IL was going to NrW Or
leans 10 seek his fortune. ana that h.
woulH not stay in This pant # the com
IT,. Finally. hcW"V, r. they prevailed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

Melvin Fl. Simmons of Hallowell who
or the last .hrne Y ars las been pur-
::unE the study Of Law with Heath <
Andrews. took lis examination for adj
r:;~sion to the Bar al Eangor this
week. 4 telegram received yesterday
from him Announces that he ranked
second in class of ever - apple ants
from all over he Sto;t. many of VIII om
were law school graduates. This is 4
high horror whca he has dcservollv
won. and his Fl irI,d. il this vicinity wil!
wish rim success wherever ne may d.
eide to locate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
Give Your Stomach a Rest.

Your food must be properly digested and
assimlated 10 he Of any vaIIr to you. If
your stomach is weak or diseased take
ko1al Dyspepsia Cure 1; disests what
You eat and gives the stomach n rest. en-
aiding it to recupcrate take on new life
and grow strong again. Kodol cures sour
stomach. gas. bloating. heart lAlpitation
ana all digestive disorders l.. a. Soper
Of Little Rock. Ky, writes us; I'VE fesl
that kohol Dyspepsia Cure deserves ali
ire r"mmendation that can be given it
as it saved the life of our little Girl whe-
she was three years Old. She Is now six
and We have kept it for her constantly
but of course she only takes ii now when
anything disagrees with her. Sold bf
powditch. Webster g Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
How TO KEEP WELL,
Strengthen the Stomach with M-o-na
and Get Perfect Health,

The source of health is the stom-
ach ana the digestive system. When
acting as Nature designed they
should, the organs of digestion do their
work regularly and unconsciously, like
perfect machine.
Those who use Mi-o-na do not have
saloW complexion, sunken checks.
ror fabby flesh. Their skin has a
rudy glow, the eyes are bright, the
breath sweet and the step elastic. In
short, the users of Nli-o-na have the
maximum Of good health and are
plump. rosy and robust.
Nme-tenths Of all sickness comes
from a weak stomach, causing loss
of flesh. shattered nerves, fiatulencv.
heartburn. sick headaches, back
aches, spots before the eyes, rheu-
matte troubles. and general weakness
and debility. Take a Mi-o-na tablet
before each meal. and all irritation.
congestion and Inflammation in the
St''iII'i'-i II UT DDh'lS VIII Dc lIIlffeuldteiE
soothed and relieved. In fact the
stomach will become well and strong
and the whole system filled with
strength and vitality.
Even If weakened stomach has
brought you to a chronic stage of
i'll health. where life is one long
drawn nut pain. do not despair. Mi
o-na will effect a cure if the simple
directions IN each SOC. box are faith
fully followed.
Pead the guarantee given by Bow
ditch & Webster and Percy w. Means
With every package of M-o-na they
sell. They pledge themselves in this
guarantee to refund the money, should
Mi-O-na fail to help.
isbc-s-le ..AnAlAaAis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
Albert S. LongfelloW.

Albert :. Longfel"W. son of the lat"
Albeit 4. LGngfcll"w of this city, died
Oh Monday last at the nome Of his I'M
sl". ". $. carr. i'll Br"okline, Mass.
after d lone Illness. ri the age of 81.
The burial took place in this city. yes
t@Id.IY. Mr.. Lomgfrllow spent his boy
hood anh received his education in the
public schuols Of this city. ana will bt.
ent inferred ~ many of our c;tizrgl4-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

l.. i. Eu"l. ich. OF the law firm OF
WILKINSON & Burleigh. Was in Bangor,
Thursday. on business.
Dr. ana Mrs. J. q. Wilton. Who have
ben visiting III Boston for the past TIN
days. arrived home, Wednesday after
noon.
Melvin T.. ,i.lWtcll". Esq. was in Port
lHm'.. ytat"rf.Iy. on legal husints ut the
nitrd states district court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

\ drawing of three traverse jurors
to serve nj the March term of the Su-
prem" judicial court, was held at 8
O'Clock. Thursday morning. ut the
office of the city clerk. The names
taken from IN box We're as follows: l..
:. Foss, G. NJ. Taber ana d. r. Savage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

W"tervillc horsemen have advertised
some gilt edged racing to take place.
this afternoon. on Silver street. and Il
party Of the local fraternity have eX-
pressed their intention of going W., 10
s"e the fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
That Tickling in the Throat,

One minute after taking One Minute
Cough Cure thar tickling in the throat is
gone. 1t acts III the throat-nut the stum-
arh Harmless good for children. A. /.
SroTord. postmaster at Chester, Mich
SAYS: our little girl was unconscious
from strangu!alion during 81 den and
terrible attack Of Group. Three doses of
One Minute Cough Cure hair an hour
aiart speedily cured her. | cannot praise
One Minnie Cough Cure too much for
what it has done in our family" II al
WAYS gives relief. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster Il Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

The Lirhgow library will he closed.
this afternoon, between the hours of |
and s. out Of respect to the memory Of
the late Hon. JoSr,n II. Marley. who
was for many years 4 member IF thu
board Of trustees. ANA one of tn. built
ing committee when the library blild-
ing Was erected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

AlvanO c. Goddard of Fort Fairfield
was calling on relatives and friends in
town, yesterday. Mr.. Goddard is just
returning from an extended trip to
N"ssaC husettS ana Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

Mrs. Laura Parks Ridley left. yes
to-day morning. on train No. As. for a
three weeks visit in Chicago. Ill. While
there Mrs. Ridley will interview som.
OF the best teachers in the city in re-
Sard to tnking no the study OF oraturic
music in the full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
NOTICE..

The Office of the kennehec Light &
Heat Company will be closed from
twelve o'clock today on account Of the
funeral Of the late Hon. ]. II. Marley.
and the current will he off from p.
NJ to p. NJ. during the hour of the
funeral.
w W. WILLIAMS. Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

Several of the local Shriners will go
to Lev iston, today, to participate in
the festivities attending Ladies' Night.
to b. given by kora Temple, this even
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
w. W. WILLIAMS. Supt.
Gard Of Thanks,

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends for thei
sympathy and assistance at the tim,
of the loss of our child.
Mr.. and Mrs ALBERT FAIR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
WHITMAN & ADAMS COMPANY
AUGUSTA, MAINE
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.
Seven Men Admitted to Practice Be-
fore Maine Bar.
the storm.

Bangor, Me, Feb Our Of IS candi-
dates who took the examinations for al
mission to the State bar. Tuesday ana
Wednesday,. only six We're successful
Their names wer" announced today by
Matthew Mclaughlin. secretary of the
board of STATE examiners. as follows: Eo-
land +. Clark. t!oulton: Ulysses q. Mud
%ctt Hampdrn; Percy \. II. lombard.
old Orchard; William A Johnson. Milo;
Melvin II. Simmons. lallUwell, and ILL.,
Drummond Foss. Houlton
For us at least war in Nanchuria seems
|" h' preferable To UndiSrutt,i Russian 90
l,-:' OF 1907 we shipped to that country
l."" "m yards If cot Oh clrth. IN Iuc corr
=. si"ndin" three months nf last Wear we
th,nicd S2~0,"W ydrds.-lrovidcnce Jour
nal -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

Charles Dickey of South Nassalboro.
was making calls on the street, Thurs
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

LOCAL MATTERS.

George Parker made brief business
visit in ErunsW lex. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
UNITED BROTHERHOOD or CAR.

pent-rs and ioiners of America Local
Union. No "a Meeting every alternate
Monday night AT 30 o'clock. at Carpen-
ter's Hall. Wator Street.
HARRY LYON. Pres.
IRA Fl FOSTER Rec Sec'y.
JOHN F. SPAUl.DING. Fin. Sec'y
fehllth fri sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
10. MORRILL, CoMMANDERY.

U. o. .. z. WUF1ICI- COW W NINOEHY :.
No 226, U o. G. c. Regular NEE ings on
the second ard fourth Tuesday evenings
Of each month at 7.30 O'Clock at Golden
Cross hall
l.. l.. WING. N. C.
II A HEATH. X. r.
W F.. CT.OTGII. Z K. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10

AUGUSTA LODGE NO. 46. A. 8. S.
meets In Golden Cross Hall the second
Monday OF each month
JOHN. ]. MILLER. Pres.
MRS MARY A. iIOPkl ms. Sec.
S. A. THURSrON. Collector
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-10
IMPERIAL LODGE. D. OF A.. NO. 2.
AUGUSTA CAMP. NO. 74oo, MODERN

woodrnen Of America. Regular meeting
every Monday evening at WUodmrn hail.
j c. kIRkPATRICE. V. c.
W. ?. BERRY. Clerk
II " HASKELL Ranker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
CONGRESSMEN ARE
 TO VISIT COLUMBUS
WILL INSPECT THE CHATTA- HOOCHEE RIVER TO SEE WHAT IS NEEDED-To INVESTIGATE PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Columbus. Ga, December 17-(Special) Escorted by Congressman w. c. Adom- son, party of congressman, including several members of the rivers and har- bors committee, will visit Columbus in January. Several of the congressman will be accompanied by their wives and there will be about thirty persons in the party. While in Columbus the visitors will be handsomely entertained.
 The principal object of the party's trip south is to take a trip down the Chatta- hoochee river to Florida. They will board a river steamer at this point and go from here to Apalachcola, Fla the members of the rivers and harbors committee mak- ing note of the conditions and needs of the river.
 President J Ralston Carglll of the board of trade received a letter yesterday from the party was coming.
 The electric light and gas service fur nished Columbus will be probed at the monthly meeting of the board Wednes- day night. There has been complaint that the lighting service in this city is in- ferior in quality and that the rates are higher than in other cities. and the board of trade proposes to make a dispasson- ate. busness-like investigation of the whole subject. A New England syndicate controls the electric lighting plant. gas plant and street railway system in Co., lumbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
WILL FILE SUIT
 AGAINST OFFICER
JuaNSON COUNTY CORNERSTONE FRS EMPLOY ATTORNEYS TO RECOVER MONEY SAID TO BE uuE FoMER OFFICIALS.

Scottsboro, December 17.-(Specia- )-At a special session of the Jackson county commissioners court held here this week it was decided to employ attorneys to look after the countys interests in the collection of the alleged amounts due the county by the various ex-officials as was shown by the reports of Judge Purifoy who was recently employed to examine the books and accounts of the county of fcas.
 The law firm of Bilbro & Moody. com posed of Judge James A. Bibro of Gads- den and Milo Moody of this place, has been employed to represent the county in the collection of the alleged shortages. The attorneys were ordered to bring suit immediately against former Tax Collector James A. Ridley and his sureties in an effort to collect the sum of s42690i. the amount shown to be due the county by MT Ridley according to the report made by Judge Purfoy.
 Judge Purifoy in his report to the county commissioners, alleges that former Judge of Probate c. l.. Cargile Is due the county the sum of S2612.50, and that former Circuit Court Clerk Frank D. Hurt is due the sum of S216.57 Action will not be brought in these two matters, as they will be settled out of court to the satisfaction of all concerned.
 Andrew Markham, one of the oldest citizens in the county, died at the home of his son. Louis Markham at Garth in Paint Rock valley, Friday at the ad- vanced age of S5 years MT. Markham had been a resident of the valley for more than fifty years, and was man highly esteemed by his neighbors. He leaves a large family connection in the county.
 A pretty home wedding was solemnized Thursday last at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs O. G. Woodall at Paint Rock station. The contracting parties were MT. Edgar D. Bennett of Gurley. and Miss Daisy Woodall, the Rev. M. K. HallIster of the Cumberland church officiating.
 The parlor was decorated for the oe- casion with holly and mistletoe. A num- Der of guests from distance were pres- ent Quite q number of beautiful pres ents were received by the popular young couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
EXTRA POLICE FOR
 CHRISTMAS RUSH
ENsLEYs COURT RECORDS SHOW THE TOWN TO BE ONE OF MOST ORDERLY COMMUNITIES IN BlR- MlNGHAM DISTRICT.

Ensley, December 17.-(Special}- }-Chief of Police suggs is making preparations for the holiday rush on the streets of Ensley, and will swear in four or five special policemen to help handle the crowds and keep order.
 This precaution is not taken on account of any fear of unusual disorder, but as a matter of convenience to the citizens and to he prepared for any unexpected emer- gency
 Considering the mixed population of Ensley, occasioned by the army of labor Ing people employed by the plants and mines of the section, Ensley is considered the most orderly community in the Bir- mingham district The records of the po- lice court are a wonder to all visitors to the city and reflect great credit not only on the orderness of the popula- ton but on the efficiency of the police department
 Every line of business and industry in the Ensley district is prospering, and the people have plenty of money and 1t Is ex- pected that it will be spent freely dur ing this week and the coming holidays The merchants of the city are prepared for the largest Christmas trade they have had for years.
 Notes and Personals. The ladies of St. Johns Episcopal church will give a bazar and supper at the old Presbyterian hall on Nineteenth street tomorrow and Tuesday, and will serve delicious meals with turkey, ambrosia and cake at the noon hour and again in the evening. The affair is given for the benefit of the church, and it is hoped that the public will patronize it liberally
 The severe weather that has prevailed 1 for the past few days has greatly ln- terfered with work on the Carnegie library building and other structural work in progress in the city The plate glass windows are being put in the Nor ris building at Seventeenth street and | Avenue E, and 1t was hoped that the building would be ready for occupancy by l Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust conn pany. as to my honesty for my contracts Bully three-fourths of my patients bav. been treated by some ons else before csiI. lng on me to be cured Why not come .. soon as afflicted? You will save mon.v distressing pain and valuable time: bs' sides, there is satisfaction in knowtr. that the very best treatment ia betns give, you by an honest. competent phv. sicfan. have treated private trouble. as a speciality in the city of Birminehar. Ala, since August 3. 1887. cure all man. ner of private diseases I cure many pa tients by mail treatment. W-ite for prices and terms.
 I do not use large advertisements ana False statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail te De cured by such methods. give me a caO and get we'll.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the new First National Bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 1oos and 1oo7 Take one of the fins Rl>vators to tenth floor. of0cs hours: s:so q - e S:o . - unp4ay. N |. .. 12 0A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
LICENSE SCHEDULE
 TO BE CONSIDERED
BESSEMER CITY COUNCIL IN
 REGULAR SESSION TOMORROW NIGHT WILL RECEIVE MiSCEL- ANXIOUS COMMITTEE REPORT.

Bessemer, December 17.-(Special.) 1.-The city council of Bessemer will meet in regular session Tuesday night and the most important matter to be considered will be the license schedule for next year, which will be reported by the miscel- laneous committee.
 It Is understood that the committee will report several advances in the license paid by local firms and especially utility corpor- ations, money lenders and others. It is understood that the license against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will be advanced from $400 to sl200. It Is said also that license for money lenders will be advanced from $50 to $500.
 Notes and Personals.
 number of entertainments have been arranged for the coming week for the benefit of various Christmas charities. All the programmes have been carefully pre- pared and promise rare entertainment for those who attend.
 Mrs G. M. Scott of Anniston is spend- ing a few days in Jonesboro, the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Will son.
 The Rev. R. s. Gavin is confined to his room with slight illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Notes and Personals.
Grain Dealers, Action.

Chicago, December IA number of the largest grain and commission houses in the city today informed their customers that after today they would refuse to deal in .'bids' and offers" Ever since the practice of dealing in puts ana calls has been prohibited by law, number of houses have been handling
 bids and offers" which in large measure have usurped the place Of the former privileges. The dealing in puts
 and calls it is expected by brokers in this city, will be transferred to Mill waukee, and as result there was today A decided increase in the prices of mem berships on the Milwaukee board of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
When it's bad it's very bad But when it's good it's "Ambrosia :"
TO MERCHANT TS.

Effective Wednesday, Nov. 18th, lO:25 a. n. Ressemer freight train will go te Bes- semer via South Bessemer line and return via North Bessemer line.
 Birmingham Railway. Light
 & Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Notice-Called Meeting.

A special called meeting of the Struc- tural Building Trades Alliance will be held at Bartenders' hall, 210ia North Twen- tieth street, at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday even ing. December 19, for the disposition of business of importance. Delegates attend
 GEORGE c. JONES. E 12-1s-2t Secretary s. B. T. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Mrs WinsloW,s Soothing syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow s Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IL BOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. aud is tvs~ ty-nve cents a bottla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
TO MERCHANTS.

GuOCClV0 w W6QHOoOoyS "OVs 18th, 1925 a. m. Bessemer freight train will go to Bes- semer via South Bessemer line and return via North Bessemer line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 & Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Christmas and New Year Holiday Rate

Low rates for the general public, teach CTS, and students, from all agency sta- tons on the Mobile and Ohio railroad Apply to agents for rates, dates of sale, limits. etc. 12-17-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

Headley's Fancy Choco- late Candy for less than cost, alss Penny Goods at half price. 18th St. and Morris Ave, Birmingham Salvage Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
.OR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
RuarantA

you a permA- nent cure of .-rivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable 1 refer you with per- mission. to the First National oank. Ala abama Ma tional bank. Steiner Broth
 ITS. bankers,
 jefferson Coun- { y 8 a V 1 n ' . l1oDlr sL