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The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
TO MAKE ALCOHOL.

Since it is conceded that the alcohol bill now pending in Congress will become law an unusual inter- est is being manifested in the meas ure and companies are preparing to commence the manufacture of this product for mechanical, lighting and heating purposes.
 One prospective manufacturer is reported as saying:
 Alcohol can doubtless be pro- duced and sold for not to exceed 60 per cent the present price of gaso- line, which is now 15 cents to the wholesaler. and it has at least three advantages over gasoline it will produce more power with an engine of the same size; it is less danger ous, and it is less oderous."
 All gasoline engines now in use can be quickly and cheaply equipped to use alcohol instead, it being only necessary to make some changes in the vaporizer or mixing valve.
 Estimates as to the probable sell ing price of denatured alcohol range from 10 to 15 cents a gallon. Fifty bushels of corn, the production of one acre of land, viii produce LAO gallons of alcohol. An acre of po- tatoes, if the product is 300 bushels, would produce 255 gallons of alcohol, or, by using a grade of potatoes especially for alcohol production the output could be increased to 800 gallons of alcohol per acre.
 A large number of agricultural products are capable of being con- verted into alcohol and such pro- ducts as are unmarketable, either from overabundance of crops or defective growth, are available for distillation. Inasmuch as alcohol can be stored for any definite time without change in it's nature, any surplus production can be easily taken care of. A beet sugar manu- facturer estimates alcohol can be produced from the waste of the beet root sugar industry for 10 or 12 cents a gallon.
 Alcohol was used largely for light ing, cooking fuel and industrial pur- poses in the United States previous to the imposition of the prohibitive revenue tax. In 1864 Cincinnati alone utilized 12,000 bushels of corn a day for distillation. The annual production in the country with half the present population and compar- ably less industrial use for the pro- duct, was 90.000,O00 gallons. In other countries it's use in the indus tries has attained to large propor- tions. It is sold in Cuba and in South American countries at 10 cents a gallon.
 The French government is offering a prize of 50,0O0 francs for the in- vention of a method of using alcohol for lighting purposes the same as kerosene is now used. In Germany it has practically supplanted gasoline in farm machinery.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
Sunk by Lake storm.

Cleveland. May 2S,--Buffeted by tho fierce storm that swept Lake Eric early Monday the schooner Mabel Wilson sprang leak and sank just outside the Cleveland breaker. One sailor, name not yet known, was drowned. Seven other members of the crew were rescued after a hard fight, three of them being taken of by the tug Lutz and four by the lifesaving crew
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
ohio Miners to Meet.

Columbus, Ohio, May 29.-Oficers of the United Mine Workers have called convention of the delegates of Dis trict to be held in Columbus next Friday The decision of the officials is by far the most important since the suspension of work in the mines on April l.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31

Reports from northern states in- dicates that the ground hog was still in his hole on protracted snooze of twelve instead of six weeks. Those who do not like snow storms during the last of May should come to Ar kansas where the raspberries are ripening and the peaches are half grown.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
TAINTED MEATS AND TAINTED
 HONEY.

The notorious beef trust is not only being denounced and prosecuted as being grinding, grasping mon- opoly but public investigations by the government show that much of the money secured by this trust is made by selling the people tainted meat.
 M . recent magazine article Mr.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
arooklrn Italian nrnrasr.a-

New York. May 29.-The lifeless body of an unknown Italian with more than 20 cuts and stab wounds upon 1t was found in a vacant lot in an unsettled portion of Brooklyn Mon day. The police believe that revenge was the motive of the murder as a small sum Of money and watch was found in the victims pockets
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
PARTY LINES BREAKING.

The Milwaukee Journal, the lead ing Democratic newspaper of Wis consin, nominates as the Democratic candidate for president the Repub- lican Senator LaFollette. Several men just now are not without honor save in their own party.-Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
Killed in Pool Room Fight.

St. Louis, May 29.--In a fight re- sulting from dispute over one dol lar, man, name unknown, was shot and killed in a pool room Monday, and William B. Abbott. proprietor, was placed under arrest. Abbott as- serts Re fired in self defense.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
LIGHTNING PLAYS HAVOC.
Five Spectators mt Bau Game kiIIea ana 25 Injured-Many Others
 Shocked and Knocked Down.

Mobile. Ala, May 29.-During q ball game in an open field three miles from this city Sunday afternoon a thunderstorm came up accompanied by vivid lightning, which struck in the midst of the crowd of spectators instantly killing five, and iniurine some 25 more or less seriously.
 At least fifteen or 20 others were shocked and knocked down by the stroke who quickly recovered and were able to leave the scene. The field was strewn with bits of shoes and cloth ing from those who were killed or seriously injured and the bodies of the dead presented a terrible specta- cle, being burned in numerous places A silver dollar taken from the pocket or one Of the victims was melted on both sides.
 The Topeka Foundry Strike.
 Iopeka, Kan, May 29.-The five Iopeka foundries whose holders str,cL on the 18th of May, Monday signed nn agreement issued by the National rounaries Associations. The agreement says in substance that the foundries ana machine shops of Topeka will hereafter operate their works as strict- ly open shops and that comnetart noioers will receive fair treatment good wages and steady employment 1T former employees care to return aa aon~unlon men they Will be welcomed
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31

We congratulate Port Arthur on being made port of entry, thereby winning another victory over Sabine Pass.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Representative.

The Star is authorized to announce that K. Osborn will he an Independent candidate for tho office of Representative. subject to the will of the voters at the general election.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31

The Star is authorized to announce that J. w. Klcmm will be . candidate for the ofRce of Representative, subject to the will of the Republican County Convention.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-31

Three inches of snow in Wiscon- sin and the Dakotas yesterday indi- cates very late spring in the north.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
SPRING CATARRH.
Bowditch & Webster and Percy w.
Means Sell Hyomei Under Guarantee
of Cure.

The changcablc weather Of Spring is
directly responsible for the prevalence
of catarrhal troubles in Augusta at the
present time.
AS result, BowditCh 81 Webster
and Percy w. Means have had u larger
sale for Hyomei the past week than
ever before in the years that they have
handled this reliable treatment for the
cure of catarrh.
If there is a single catarrhal germ in
the system. Hyomei will search it out
and absolutely destroy it. completely
eradicating the trouble. The remedy
has made 50 many cures among Bow
witch & Webstcr's and Percy w.
Means customers that they offer to
pay for it themselves if it does not
benefit even the worst case Of catarrh.
The complete outfit costs only 81,
consisting of an inhaler, medicine
dropper. and bottle of Hyomci. while
extra bottles of Hyomei can be OBJ
tanned for 80 cents. There will not be
even this small expense if Hyomei does
not cure. as Bowditch & Webster or
Percy W. Means will return your
money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

preciatc; but to those privileged to
know her well and understand her full
Iy she made her way to the heart and
built a place there but few of us are
capable of attaining.
She was u member of Grade VIII Of
the Williams Grammar school.
Unusually Intelligent ana StudiouS
She was ono of the leaders of her class
and was deeply loved by her classmates
and teacher.
She was also Il devoted member of
the State street Free Baptist church
and Sunday school and her loyalty and
devotion was such as is seldom seen
in one so young.
Admired and loved by all those with
WhoE She aSSociatcd WAS Il
beautiful aud true spirit needed alike
in the home and school and whose
place cannot be rcfilled. The heart
felt sympathy of friends goes out to
the afflicted ones in their grief.
The funeral will be held at | o'clock
this afternoon, REV. c. G.. MnShcr Off
ciating. After the funeral the remains
will be placed i'll The tomb at Mt.
Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

From the crowds which visited the
lake Thursday it would seem that
every fisherman in the three cities i'm
proved the opportunity of going after
trout and salmon. The early morning
car for Winthrop carried out 10i, and
many went later in the day, but tn
number of fish caught during the day
was small III comparison to the num-
Der who went after them. As far as
has been aScertaincd the fish caught
were as follows: james NJ. Stevens,
one 3-pound trout; Henry ThynS. one
4-pound salmon; DR.. {. l.. Blakely. one
4-pound trout; Harry Chase, one a
pound salmon; Ray Marston of Hal
lowell, two salmon weighing respec-
lively pounds and ounces and 3&
pounds. and one trout weighing about
one and half pounds; r. +. Part
ridge. one 4-pound salmon; ID. w.
Adams, one 5-pound salmon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

The annual district meeting of the
Encampment branch of the l. O. o. +.
of Districts No 10 and II. will be held
with Jephtha Encampment of this city
Monday evening. April so. These dis
tricts include Sagadahoc Encampment
of Bath, CaSco of Brunswick. kennebec
Valley of Richmond. Evergreen of
Gardiner and Jephtha of Augusta. and
it is expected that a large number of
the members of the different encamp-
ments will be present. The degree
team of Casco Encampment will exem-
plify the work of the Royal Purple de-
gree. and at the conclusion Of the work
a banquet will he served in the banquet
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

&C mercurv will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
wbcIn svstem when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
be usea EXCEPT on tbs
thev viii do is ten fold to the good you
can cany possibly %s by derive from them; Hairs
catarrh Cure mandfactp9red aIadn dohistIs by F
nnnrn',yy IVA is taken internally, acting
directly upon pom the blood and mucous sur
Catarrh Cure be sure you gee me eghulne.
Ohio bv F ]. Cheney & Co. Testimoni-
ais Sold iet; by Druggists. Price. 75c. per bot
tie. ;,r- pile ,o. ,o,..;-,
Take Halls Family fi'is Tor constipa-
tion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
EstelIa e. Peacock.

Just at the dawn of day Thursday.
April 26. Estclla Peacock passed from
this life to her life beyond the grave.
Taken as she was in the brightness of
beautiful girlhood the death of I.Stella
is one Of great sadness. Stricken with
a terrible disease which bafIlcd the best
of medical skill she fingered but Il few
days and in spite of all that loving
and tender hands could do she passed
away. Hers WAS one of those sweet
retiring natures which the casual
acquaintance perhaps might not APP
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
ALL We ASK IS A TRIAL

We know what your decision will be
and YOU, with thousands of others, will
agree that D-Zerta Jelly is superior in
favor, clearness and delicacy to any jelly
dessert you ever used. Dissolve the con-
tents of one package in pint of boiling
water and set to cool. Every flavor tastes
like the fruit itself. and it is SO easy to
make attractive desserts by simply add
fnR nuts, fruits, bananas, etc.
II D-Zerta Jelly does not please you
write us and get your money back. Five
fruit flavors-Raspberry, Strawberry,
Lemon, Orange and Cherry. At grocers'
10 cents D-Zerta, Rochester, n. I.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

A large number of Augusta members
of the knights of Columbus visited
Portland Thursday and in the evening
witnessed the working of the Third de-
gree by Portland Council in class Of
about 80 members of the order 4 ban
uuet was served in the New Falmouth
Hotel and everyone present enjoyed a
very pleasant time. The annual State
convention of this order will be held
in this city Tuesday. May l. and elaho-
rate plans are being made for the en-
tertainment of the delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

A letter received from Frederick
Hamlen of this city now of T.akcport.
California. tells of the effects of the
earthquake there. Nearly every pane
of glass was shattered on the business
streets. the walls in the hotels and
dwelling houses were badly cracked
and nearly all chimneys arc down.
The new Masonic hall. built of brick
is a perfect ruin. The back of the
I.akeview hotel. also built of brick
fell out. dcmolishinG the ell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

An entertainment called the Social
Circus" will he given bv tho members
of the Augusta chorus Monday even
ing. ut the home of the Misses Holmes,
3S Powhatan street for which n small
admission will be charged. and to
which All members Of tho chorus arc
cordially invited. An unique and in
terestinC entertainment has been plan
ned. end refreshments OF various kinds
will be on sale
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

A recent severe storm damaged the
rural telephone lines to conSidcra bic
extent. particularly between this city
and Waterville. and a large crew of
linemen is at work repairing the DAM
age ard clearing the lines as fast as
possible. Several of the Farmers
lines" running out Of tho Augusta ex-
change are in good working order ANA
nearly all Of the city lines have been
cleared
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Do YOU know that Melville Smith has
a large glass Snow case devoted who'll
" to harmcnicas and harps? 1t is quite
a curiosity to sec the patterns and
styles. The silver orchestra harp and
the "Siamese Twins" one of Hohner'S
best. Well worth ones time to look at
this large line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

out of town visitors who have regis
tered at the LithC"w library during tho
nast month arc as follows: Jennie g.
r!arlow. Lewiston: Mr.. and Mrs. s. p.
IT"lker and Grace +. Kicker of Clinton:
Gertrude A. Kalcr. Portland: Mrs.
James Robbins. Fort Kent: Mrs l.. w.
Robbins. Wytopitlock: Mrs. a. c. Hall.
Waterville: J. J. Malloff. Watertown. n.
y: George +. Tradd and NJ. j. Malloff
of Damascus. syria; ]. s. Maseck Ros-
ton and j. l.. Irish of Gorham.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

The many friends of Maurice +.
Moore who was formerly Il clerk at the
Insane hospital, but who went to San
Francisco some time ago. will be pleas
ed to learn that he is safe A telegram
to that effect has been received from
him at the hospital. Mr.. Moore is now
employed as an architect and states
that the outlook is bright for plenty of
business in that line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Merrill Bros. seed store ovcrflows
more than ever with its bushels of all
seeds of almost an endless variety. This
must not hide the good things of the
grocery department. All the green
stuff. cukcs, strawberries. lettuce,
spinach. etc. Of the freshest and best.
Native, this spring lamb. Also very
fancy apples, oranges, pines. fresh po-
tatu chips, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Among the marriage intentions
which have been filed at the Office Of
the city clerk during the week are those
Of James +. Coakley and Emma +.
Blackman. both Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

William r. Jones of this city and Jo-
Scph T.. Shepard of Brunswick have
entered the employ of Fifield Bros. at
their shop in the PurintOn building.
Mr. Jones is an all-round machinist and
Mr.. Shepard is an expert on automo-
bileS, motor boats. electricity. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

The ladies of the Green Street Meth
odst church will open their sale Mon
day April 30. at o'clock in the after
noon. \ scncme of decoration has been
devised. unique in character. consisting
of more than 100 butterflies of every
color and variety. These will be on sale
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
WatervilIe Notes.

Geo. W. Dorr. the enterprising drug
gist, has Just received a large stock
of Hyomei. the guaranteed cure for ca
tarrh. With every outfit he gives
signed guarantee to refund the money
If Hyomei does not benefit. This is
the famous inhalation treatment that
cures catarrh without stomach dosing.
and is the only guaranteed cure for
that disease
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Get your supper at the Winthrop
street Baptist vestry tonight. Only 20
cents for beans and brown bread. hot
rolls. salad. pickles. cold meats. cake,
dougInuts. ries. cheese and coffee.
Served from ) to : o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Ahout % members of the Augusta
Social and Athletic Club were at Port
land Thursday evening to attend the
athletic exhibition between Terry Mar
tin and Harry Edels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

The May-b basket and candy sale at
the Unitarian parlors will begin at
three this afternoon. The gay and
dainty creations are worth seeing.
Children will be eager for them. Only
10 cents each.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

The first floor staging OF the new
clubhouse of the Augusta facht cub
was completed Friday and work on the
frame of the building Will be hurried
10 completion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Rev David Evans, formerly of North
Hampton. \. H., will occupy the pulpit
Of the Congregational church in this
city for the months of May. June and
July, beginning May 8.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

II not convenient to obtain Hyomei OF
Bowditch & Webster, Percy w. Means or
some other druggist it will be forwarded
from the laboratory by mail on receipt Of
price.
The R. T. Booth Co.. Hyomei Bldg.
Ithaca. n Y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

f.. Locke sells native, first class
cukeS today for SC each, spinach 20c
PIX, Think of this. native chickens
and broilcrs for today. Very extra
Bowdonham maple syrup. Nice mix
turc maybaskct candy. lbs. 2Jc. All
the green stuff in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Mrs. G.. \. Robertson is having some
improvements made on the interior of
her residence at the corner of Win
throp and SewalI streets, and is also
having the exterior embellished with
a fresh coat of paint.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Al a meeting of Seth Williams Relief
Corps Thursday afternoon 1t was Vot-
ed to donate the sum of $50 to the fund
for the San Francisco sufferers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Look on HallOWell page for an
nOunccment of closing out sale in
Hallowell by Bilodcau q O'Connor of
the l.. w. PaySon stock of boots, shoes
and rubbcrS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

one lot Of round frngcd linen dam
ask doilies - doZ. today only. One
lot of stationery plain or ruled at
I cents per box at Buckley's. See new
ad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

woodmen's hal! has been selected as
the regular meeting place for Augusta
Aeric F. o. l..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Have you noticed that A. ID. ward Is
making a big bid for the baseball
trade, See north window.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

The Augusta Fruit Cos. June look
ing Strawberries, 25c basket. bananas
16 for 2Jc. The usual showing fancy
oranges. grape fruit. lemons. pine ap-
pies and I'LL there is in the fruit mar
kct.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

You would hardly believe it to stand
on the side walk and look at the size
of the East SIDE shoe store. Step in
side and see if John II. Hopkins & Co.
cannot surprise you and save you
money by showing you a new line of
OXfo"ds, for men and women that will
accommodate any pocketbook.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

The Hallowcll Dry Goods al reveals
a lot Of low prices that are very tempt
ing to economical buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Look for bargains III the picture
columns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Ladies are finding out what a
Mecca" of low prices for wall papers
+. II. Bcal & COS. is on Saturdays.
Try it today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
Wcbber & Hewett would sweetcn the

WCDDef & HcWctt WOULD SWcpttn tlc
times 50 make fine candy showing
today. Those pure crystaliZed
cream mints. . pounds for - cents are
ar ?Wfully low price. Italian creams
% cents. Remember that very fine 40
cent line of chocolates today at only
% cents per pound. a new date nugat
piece of confectionery should be tried
only p cents pound. Thirteen oranges
y cents. A few native fowl in the
grocery department and all the green
stun. Straw WDerrieg. cukcS. lettuce,
spinach. etc. The fancy bakery depart
mcnt is as tempting as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Never miss your Saturday chance fol
buving those fine log cabin cookies
+. NJ. Hayes, Jr.. has become an expert
III riaking. Today onc-half price. sc
per dozen. Also Hayes brownbrcad ant
beans for Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

!; is four of those large packages OF
NIctor fine toilet paper one receives
for 2Jc. ut John CouShlim's drug stor,
to-day. TIL" leather postcards here
make Il big showing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Malcolm & Dyer sell Il round oi
square pointed steel shovel that will dc
great service FOR only 4jc. See it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Fl. ChernowSky says special prices
today on suits, millinery, etc. This
springs showing of coats. suits and
millinery at this store must cause the
proprietor to feel fiattered when Ia
dies from distance say 50 many fiat
tering things regarding it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

One dollar down and one dollar Il
week is an easy way to buy a watch
ana then too the low prices the Col
lateral Loan Co. are putting on the
watches they are turning into money
ought to appeal to any person not own
ing q watch. They say they have
hundreds of all grades of Waltham
and E,lgin watches so you surely can
be suited. Look them over anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

1t is well /" see these TAPESTRY carpet
drummcrs' samples at y. A. Soulc's for
SIC. They are neatly bound and great
value and variety. There is Il re-
friCcrator mere you will do well 10 see
if you anticipate we are to have
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

Those ncw style leather belts at H..
q. Barker Co.'S. only 23c. while they
last. Boston bugs. cloth sides leather
ends and buttom only 39c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

G. w. Wadleigh comes to the front
today to help out the economical
houSckeeper. F'orequarter lamb SC. lb.
freSa shoulder pork, 10c. lb. loinpork
natve) 14c. and 15c. spinach 2Oc. PIX
dandelions 30c. PIX. radishes &c. bunch.
cukeS Sc. All kinds garden seeds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

If health is wealth and money talks,
For so the proverb runs,
A fortune you may plainly see.
n taking Rocky Mountain Tea
Eowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

on the hill. ut 6. d. Haskell's. spin
ach, 2Gc. PIX, dand"lions &c. PIX, rukes
a.. rhubarb s.. b.. new cabbage &c.
H.. st Johns a!cwives 4c. A good
showing indeed for today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28
SATURDAY TRADE BULLETIN
Money in 1t, if Taken Advantage Today-Stores Are
Open Saturday Evenings

Just the weather TO have supply
OF +. f. Partridges cold cream and
Royal cream, for complexion and skin.
10 and 10 cts. today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-28

+. W. Church does not lack in hay
ing a large line bulk and package seeds
Also lettuce, cukcs, danLeliun, straw
berries, etc.