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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04
NEW YORK TRIUMPH RENEWED
"A Yankee Circus on Mars" Great
Sensation at the Boston Theatre.

AZ Yankee Circus on Mars from
Thompson & Dundy's New York Hip
podromc has taken all BOSTON by
storm. The show which made the
largest playhouse i'm the world instant
IL famous opened on Monday night at
The EoStun Theatre. Tn" performance
is the most elaborate and prcntcntiouS
upon which q Boston curtain has ever
risen.
1t is a combination Of musical eX-
travaganZa. spectacle, comedy, circus.
ballet and speciality. Five hundred
it's progress. ana it's character is en-
trely different and distinct from the
ordinary theatrical routine.
More than an hour Of the production
is devoted tn arenic acts, and no such
an array of world famous artists ever
was printed before on one program.
All make their initial Boston appear
ance and all have been engaged eX-
clusivcly for the Boston Theatre and
the New York Hippodrome. Mile.
Claire Helint is probably the most dis
tinguished of these newcomers. She
is known as "The Woman Without
Fear" exhibiting L lions in a great
steel enclosure. Others include Louise
Powell and Robert Cottrel. bareback
marvels: Barlow's Hippodrome ele-
phants the most wonderful herd of
trained parhydcrmS in existence; Mile.
Marquis and ner trick pony thorough
brcdS; the Sisters O'Mccrs and Caicedo,
wire performers; Adolph and Snitz
Edwards, clowns. and the GaudSch-
midts, European comedians. who re-
pcated here their foreign triumph.
Col. CASTOR Bordevery, champion
rifle and pistol shot of the world. has
astohishcd all Boston with his skill.
He dislodges Jumps of sugar from hu
man heads. plays Il piano by bullet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04
AMUSEM ENTS.
Peck's Bad Boy, May 7th.

Manager Cuddy has secured for an
attraction at the Opera House on Mon
day. May eth, the well-known musical
farce comedy, "Peck's Bad Boy" The
mana cement mad the play all re-writ-
ten for this season, retaining all the old
characters which have made the play
the most successful farce comedy ever
produced. He has added all new
dialogue. new speciallies and all of the
latest popular music. The company
has been enlarged and new characters
have been added. making il by far it is
said the largest and most expensive
company ever carried in This piece
Seat sale opens this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Augusta horStIntm are much inter
eStcd in Il yedrlnS colt which Walter
+. Webb is raising and anticipates
developing into Il trottrr. The colt.
which is aS black as coal WAS sired
by Nelson's Wilkes, and his dam is
the well known race mare brenda.
with Il mark of 2.3%'4. Nelson's
Wilkes is the sire Of 80 colts in tn"
80 class ana others much fas:,r. ana
is considered the bees, sire III Maine
and rs good rs amy in NEW l.m&laud.
Mr.. Wrbh's colt is Of good style and
size and will probably make Il horse
of over 1000. He is showing up Wen
as he grows Older ANA will probably
later develop some of the speed which
he inhriils from b"lh sides " tn,.
ramily.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

and concludes his performance by dis
robirg a Young lady by a rifle ball.
THE Dance Of the Hours" is one OF
the great sensations of the perform
ancc. one hundred and forty-foul
girls are employed i'll its execution and
the costuming and color effects are a
revelation.
The show is drawing throngs at two
daily performances. for it has a matt
ness each day. Its engagement ii the
Boston Theatre is limited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Reports from the fishermen mt Cob
| bosScccontce Thursday were few. and
The only catch which was announced
Was One made by Fred Eoynton Of Hal
lowell. The fish was II dandy, how
ever, being Il trout which was said to
have weighed ~ pounds. Mr. Eoyn-
ton ana Guide Tom Jones were coming
up the lake from the outlet To take
Il car ANA had their lines ont as they
came along. with the result that they
landed the big one and also another
trout. Mr.. Boynlon's trout was the
largest taken from the lake this Sra
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

The reservoir of the Augusta Water
District is now empty and has been Tor
some time, and the water IN the city
mines is coming direct from Carleton
nond. The pond is full and the water
is running over the spillway. ana the
o,ality of the water is all that c"uId
no desired. Many people who nave
visited the reservoir since II was
drained. and were surprised that u
ebould be 50 clean. Supt. Albee al the
w,ter District is waiting for = lew
DAVIS If sunshine to dry the reservoir
after which he will put in coating 81
gravel on the bottom. some 800 cubic
yards in all. This gravel is thorough
" screen and everything of the nature
~ Garth taken from il. 50 that It
sbouJd make Il first class bottom for
the big receptacle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04
81 MANY PEOPLE SPEAK

q, the highest terms of D-Zerta Quick
Guiding that you should give it a trial.
1,here are numerous ways of preparing
and serving of milk IF
1ackaee. bring to a boil, cool and serve
pwith cream and sugar or any good pud-
ding sauce. For making pies. prepare
according to directions on package. add
.wo tablespoonfuls of sugar and put in
arnst which has been baked. Cover with
..nerineue made with the whites of two
ages This is enough for two large or
.Sree small pies. For cake filling. prepare
as above and spread between layers to
the desired thickness. Five choice flaw
- ,S .emon- Tia pioca, Vanilla, Orange.
Wacaroon, Chocolate and Strawberry. All
Grocers. 10 cents. Order today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

The first case to go to trial on the
criminal docket was that of Harry X.
LishucsS Of Augusta. indicted Tor
maintaining common nuisance AT me
so-called "Farmrr's Hotel" TIL" pro
secutiun was conducted by Attorney r..
NJ Thompson and the respondent was
defended by Williamson Il Burleish.
This ease was one of the So-call"d
"Sturgis cases" the evidence being
furnished for the state by deputy en-
forccmcnt commissioners. 1t was
brought out that on March Il last. lhc
place conducted by I.ishncss was Wis
tied by Enforcement Deputies Trh-
belts. Page and Pare and these officers
testified that in Il hide" in the build
ing they found several pint and half
mint bottles filled with whiskry. 1t
was upon this evidence that the in
diciment was found and the three Of
ic,rS who constituted the raiding
party wer. the only Witnesses for the
State.
During the hearing of the govern
ment witnesses the usual noon recess
was taken. At : O'Clock the trial was
resumed The defence offered Witness
rs to show that the enforcement dcpu-
ties were very DESTROYS of securing cyl
|dence against L.ishntsS. These wit
Iuesscs were John II. Mcdonald. 4
Ihostler employed by Charles Strgis,
land a former emplnyc Of til" rcSpnn-
ldeut. This witness SWnrr that ON on"
Occasion James Tehbttts, one Of tn"
enforcement deputies, came I" him
land offered him s. if he would tell
where Lishntss kept his liquor at TN,
Farmers Hotel. Witness said that ne
Ibid not tell the enforcement deputy
lwherp LishnrSs had any hide" Mr.
ITebbetts was later called in rebutta
land he denied ever having offertC
lmonev Ia Mcdonald for information
Frank l.. Norris. Il blacksmith, ant
lPerley G.. Haskell of Sidney We're als'
called by the defence. The evidcnc,
lclosed at 40 O'Clock and the argu-
lments were made by counsel.
The case Went to the jury at 81
lo'clock and as the case was still in it
hands at o'clock. Judge Hall order
ed that sealed verdict be deivcre,
when court conveneS at $50 o'clocl
this morning.
The traverse jurors summoned 70
5 jury duty at this term are rs follows
II. ID. +. Aver. Vassalboro: Fred &
5 burgess. China; Hosea y. Cary Pitts
; ton; MArccllus Duntun. Eandnlrh
: Daniel 4. Foster. Augusta: II. +. IIaI
'let, Belgrade; Alton HODGES. Wins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Buckley'S millinery department was
a busy place Thursday afternoon after
the sun came out Of the clouds. They
have attractions in their ready to wear
coats and suits that draw. Have also
received n lot of ready to wear hats at
SIPS, STAT and $1.9S, real bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

The meinherS of Morrill, Commandery
No. 32G. u. o. G.. c., are cordially in
Vited to 4 reception to be given Han
nah III. simmons. Grand Prrlate. in
Golden Cross hall. Hallowell on Satur-
day evening. May 3. Each member is
permitted to invite one friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Edgar A. Hussey shipped scoW lead
of lumber and other materials yestrr-
day to Ocean Point. BOothbay Harhhr'
where he will have = cottage bullt Tor
a GUNNER home. The ScOW was lowed
down the river by the little tub Lee"
Hanks ana Wentworth Of this CITY. VINO
have the contract for building the
cottage. will commence work at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

low: Fred ]. Merrill, Gardiner;
Charles A. Metcalf. Litchfield; Joseph
s. Nichols. Augusta: Leander c. Pot
ter. Gardiner: r. Reeves. Windsor
Specially summoned-A. w. Pickard
Haliowell: John Fl. Morrow. Winthrop:
George l.. Lowell. Winthrop; A. w.
Hawkes. Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

At thu meeting Of North Augusta
Grange Saturday evening the members
of Capital Grange will be present Dy
invitation. for the purpose Of meeting
stale Lecturer Thompson Of South
China and listening to an address by
him on the subject Of potato culture. IL
is expected that large party Will be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

l.. l.. Wellman's crew of building
raiserS and movers returned Wednes-
day night from South Gardiner where
they had been engaged in the work OF
raising a set of buildings be longing Ia
Ralph Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

At the Cobweb social in the Free
Baptist vestry this evening the pro-
gram will include reading by Miss
Maude Andrews and singing by Mrs.
NJ. T.. Sawtelle. Ice cream and cake
will be for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Deputy Enforcement Commissioner
Page made a seizure of Il package Of
liG;lor Mt the office of The American
Express Co. Thursday morning. con
tanning eight quarts of Whisk"y ana
seven quarts of lum. The stuff was
committed to the commissions store
house on Grove street ana the libel no
tice was posted IN the corridor 1T III"
Civ building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Under date of May the chairman
Of the Ped Cross committee 1T Fair
field reports: we have four good
sized boxes. iron bound and ndiI rsSrd
ready for III" express tomorrow
morning. All the contents are good -
Il great deal perfectly n"w-br ding.
towels. mems. womrn's ana chilarrn's
clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Lawrence Cove and a young man
named Crockett left the city Thursday
for Whitefield. and will pass the sum-
mcr on the shores Of Pleasant pond,
enjoying the pleasure S of tenting out.
They took their Canoe with them. and
will probably have Il good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

What an opportunity Rilodeau &
O'Conncr's sale Of the Payson shoe
store stock of shoes and rubbers offers.
Tie sale is at the store IN Hallowell
and the whole stock is being disposed
of at low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Among the births which have been
recorded at the office of the city clerk
during the week are the following:
April II, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Les
sud, assons April IS. to Mr.. and Mrs
Napoleon Tondrtau, Il son: April -. IL
Mr.. and Mrs. Real Pcllrtirr, 4 dau2h-
-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

John Hopkins has accepted position
in Daggart's hair dressing rooms I'M
der the Opera house, and commenced
work Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

People in general all over the city
have swept the gravel from the side
walks in front Of their residences. but
there are few places where the resi-
d, MS have probably been too busy to
look after it. If they would. how
ever, they would be surprised To INA
how much less dirt there would De
brought into the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

One Of the social events Of the COM
ing week will be the private dancing
party which will be given by the MEM
bers of the Armitage Club Monday
evening. May Z, at WOOdmen'S hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04
LOCAL MATTERS.

Every well regulated house should
have Bissell sweeper. r. w. Soule
has them for 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Taber. Carey & Reid are greatly
pleased at the many good words spoken
for the "liintkote" roofing they are
agents for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

We care not how you suffered ~
what failed to cure you. Ho'''S
Rocky Mountain Tea makes tne -
lest, weakest specimen or i'i'''' u
womanh0od strong and healthy
cents, Tea or Tablets.
Rnud.teh. Webster g. Co. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

Robert Edwards of Boston was in
Augusta Thursday on matters of bust
ness connected with the mills Of the
Edwards Manuf'g Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

George f. Wilcox, who has been on a
short business trip to Boston, has re-
turned 40 his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04

The Murray Club will hold a food sale
at Hotel North Saturday afternoon,
from 8 to 80 O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-04
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
cosE OF SHARON CHAPTER, o. E.

q Stated meetings the first Wednesday
hers sojourning in the city are invited TO
WIfEtSNERIETTA r. THOMPSON, w. NJ.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

incipient Burglary case OF petty
burglary was discovered yesterday
morning when the big establishment Of
Foard & Stokes Company opened up it.
doors for the days business, The cash
drawer in the office was found on the
floor and the, contents left there for
change by the cashier, amounting to a
fraction over $50, were gone, save few
copper cents scattered over the floor The
thieves are suspected OF having been
formerly in the employ Of the company
for they secured hatchct from the
basement, not vcnturing into the hard.
ware side of the house where the gas
was burning and where the open win,
dows would have given them away The
police are on the track VI the perpe.
traitors and it is hoped they will BE-
oyerhaulcd quickly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

teenth street nom Franklin to Gran,
avenues.
\ petition from the West End In
T, provement Club, that the street cal
company be required to equip all theh
cars with Tenders, was read and refer
red TO the committee on streets and
! the city attorney.
\ petition for sewer on Harrison
avenue was referred to the street COM
mittee.
A petition to extend Grand avenue
in McClurc's Astoria was read and re,
terrcd TO the city attorney.
A petition to improve Harrison ave.
nue. was ,efeucd to the street com
mittee.
The committee on ways and means
reported favorably on the following
bills which were allowed: ]. n, Griffin,
$500; j, Svensen, $3.50; Morning AS
torian, Sllb3,
On the recommendation of the com.
mittee on health and police a liquor
license was granted to the Chinook
saloon. The following bills reported
favorably on by the committee on
health and police, were allowed: Sher-
man Transfer Co., $500: Ross, Higgins
Co. $249O; Central Meat Market, Sl,35;
Western Union. 30 cents; +. V. Mohn. !
$3.50; Prael.Eigner Transfer Co, Sl00; !
n. Schlussel, $S,S5.
The committee on streets and public |
ways reported on the remonstrance
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
City Fathers Transact Much
Business.
MANY ORDINANCES PASSED
Council Passes Large Number of Bills
For Street Improvements -- Bills
Are Allowed - Oil Ordinance
is Knocked Out.

1t was a dull session last night at
the city council for visitors, though
considerable business relating to the
different street Improvements was tran
sacted All councilmen with the excep-
tion of Councilman Belland who has
been given leave OF absence. were pres
ent. After the reading of the minutes
of the previous meeting petition was
read and referred to the street COM
mittee for the improvement OF Four
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
A Lucky Postmlstress

Is Mrs. Alexander, OF Cary, Ne, who
has found Dr. Kings New Life Pills "a
be the best remedy she ever tried for
keeping the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
in perfect order. You'll agree with her
If you try these painless purifiers that
infuse new life, Guaranteed by Chas
Rogers, druggist. Price 25c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

! have been at work for last night
wonderful change in opinion wA' abou
with the 'cs0lt that the ordm hcc wa
, defeated,
From quarters which are supposed 4
be well informed II is stated that ccr
tain rouncilmen have grudgc ugoins
! one of the oil companies in the city an,
the action last night was simply
means to satisfy the ill-fccling, A,
explanation of the councils action il
vctoing the ordinance could not be oh
tanned last night. but this will prob
ably he forthcoming at the next meet
ing when II is rumorcd that the matte,
viii be brought up,
The ordinance relating to the licens.
ing OF slot machines, was on motion in.
definitely postponed
An ordinance regulating the contract
ing of Indebtedness by the city was
passed,
An ordinance appropriating Sts25O
for the improvement of Eighth street
from Grand to Lexington avenues was
read the first and second time
An ordinance fixing the salary Sc the
poundmaster at $50 per month weRread
the first aud second time.
An ordinance authorizing the. Mayor
and auditor to execute deed Conveying
all the right, title and interest OF the
city TO lots 3 and 4, block no, in
shively's Astoria, was passed.
An ordinance providing for the i'm.
provement OF Bond street from the
West line OF Sixth street to the West
line OF McCnre's Astoria, was passed,
An ordinance providing for the con-
struction Of sewer on Eighteenth
street from Grand TO Exchange streets
was passed.
An ordinance to prevent blasting
within the city limits within 600 feet
OF any residence or bulldog was read
the first and second time.
, An ordinance confirming the assess,
ment for the improvement Of Exchange
street from Nineteentlito Twenty first
street was read and M sed,
An ordinance apprJpriating S330s for
the improvement of Fourteenth street
from Grand to Jerome avenues was read
the first and second time
An ordinance oppopriating SOSol7
for the improvement OF Fourteenth
street from Grand to Jerome avenues
came, up for its first and second read.
ings.
An ordinance appropriating S3I50.52
for the improvement Of Exchange street
from Twenty-irst to Nineteenth streets
was passed.
An ordinance appropriating Sl3lo for
the improvement OF Exchange street
from Twenty.first to Nineteenth was
read and passed.
The quarterly report Of the City
Treasurer wa. referred to the commit.
tee on Ways and Means. J
4 resolution for the construction Of
a drain on Melbourne avenue was
adopted.
\ resolution for the improvement Of
Irving avenue was read and adopted.
A resolution for the improvement of
Birch street from Fitty.second TO Fifty "
thiid streets was adopted. I.
A resolution for the improvement Of
Tenth street from Commercial street to
Duane was adopted, 4
\ resolution re.e-tablishing the gradc
IN Irving avenues from Ninth to Four.
eenth streets was adopted /;
A resolution to improve Eleventh
trect from Harrison to Ken~ngton
avenues was adopted.
A requisition from the fire chief for
900 feet OF 24-nch hose was approved.
The council then adjourned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

There are few funny women on the
American stage. See and hear Miss
Lizzie Perry, the Jewish creole with
McKanlass' colored merry makers, who
is the comical queen of fun at Logan's
Hall, Thursday, April 18th.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

Successful Dance. -- The Owls last
night held another of their most sue
ces,ful dances in Logans hall A large
number We're present and every one had
u good time,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

There is no element of the coming
primary ticket to be voted on the goth
of the present month that requires so
much deep and deliberate thought as
the selection of a candidate for the long
term federal senatorship 1t is, obvious
ly, the most important phase of the
long list of aspirants that will be sub
mitted for popular approval and de-
termination: and the man who desires
to see this distinguished office filled by
a man of acumen, of power and dis
cernment, who shall confer dignity and
honor on the office itself and on the
state, will consider very carefully the
potent claim of Hon. E. B. Watson of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

Portland, one of the profoundest law
yers OF the Northwest and an ex-mem-
Der of the supreme Judiciary of Oregon;
a master of the livest and broadest
questions of great public concern and
an ardent and loyal exponent Of the
best and highest Of Republican princi-
pies; one in whose hands the largest
and grayest matters may be left with
the positive assurance of its exact and
conscientious disposal, to the credit and
distinct advantage and honor of the
people at large. E. B. Watson as
United States Senator for the long term
will be a resource of endless value and
pride to the people who shall contri-
butte to his wearing of the toga.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17

Licenses. 4 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon the Fish Warden had issued 70i
gill-nct fishing licenses and l02 set met
Ten canncries have procured licenses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-17
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Treasurer's Receipts The receipts for
this quarter by the city treasurer for
street improvements have been Sl5i5,Ss,