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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-14

in the opcrations against Mobile. and
SAW service in Alabama until MUSTER
ed out. always with credit TO himself
and ia tho cause he served, as is borne
ont bv the official records, by the tes-
tjmOny of all who knew of his acts, by
a Congressional medal of honor. con-
ferred in 1897. and by his brevet rank
of brigadier general
AT the close of the war ne returned
TO his old calling OF sea captain, and
was al one time wrecked off Cape MAY.
He was elected sheriff of Hancock
county. served for four years, and af-
ter a wear was appointed postoffice in
spector with headquarters at Chicago,
holding his office for five years. He
was then president of the Chicago
Rawhide Manfg. 90. for II years.
when he sold out and engaged in real
estate in Elsin.
Gen Squirting died Aug. %, 1906. at
the Homeopathic hospital in Chicago
aged IS years. leaving Il bright record
as Il brave and able soldier and citi
zen. worthy of his country.
In addition To the portrait there has
also been forwarded To the office the
sab-r and pistols of both Gen. Spurl-
ing and his father. and the Sits will
always be treasured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-14
Augusta, Winthrop
{ Gardiner Railway

Time table in effect December 10. 1906.
Cars leave Augusta Post Office as fol-
lows:
For Winthrop: s25. s.e5, SIS. a55 1l25,
$3.50. 1.:l5s. 225, $50, 45G5, g. s. 81, 10S,t.
For Togus: 80, go, 80, g. 1890. r.
100. s, 40. 6, Z. s. .. 10.2C%.
half hour from 4. N. to 10 P. M. Halo
we'll only 1870 and II p. NJ
Gardiner for Augusta GLE A. NJ. then
every half hour till 1915 p. NJ 1916 for
Hallowei and car house only.
Hallowcll for Augusta: Sos A. NJ. then
every half hour till l,.3S 2. NJ
Hall"well for Gardiner; SO A. NJ. then
every half hour till 1922 p. NJ.
10 To-. il, isao, ;, =. 5o. ). .7a; 3. IL; IT,
Tcgus for Augusta: &. :, $. go. IL. l.ao,
., go. >. SO. 30. SO. go, IL.
s')aiiy except Sunday
saturday only.
ilf theatre is not over at 1870 car waits
for it.
Local Car: Leaves north end Of State
ST. for Hospital SasI. 9.1;. 9:l5. i03a Il.1i.
12.l5. 12.55, 49,, 213 e.5. 3.55, AS, SIS. c.
:. s, $50. Leaves Post Office ten minutes
later.
Leaves Hospital for North end of State
St g 81 !, 70 + 1915; j lls' y u.s. ID IL
Leaves Post Office ten minutes later.
TT SIN CONNECTIONS.
The A. NJ. car from Togus connects at
Augusta with train west.
Tho SIS A. NJ. car from Gardiner. s.3s
from Hallowell aud S.!J from Augusta,
makes close connections at Winthrop
with train for Lewiston and Pennington.
also connects with the TO- IS train east
The La =. NJ. ear from Augusta con-
meets at Winthrop with the 259 train east
and the $40 express and the 3.27 local
west.
The T. NJ. car from Augusta connects
at Winthrop with the train east at 7.03.
The trains arriving al Winthrop at 10.4S
A. NJ. and 90 f. NJ. make good connec-
tons with cars for Augusta.
The regular forenoon train leaving Oak
land a go. Belgrade at 9.46 and Read
field 90 make close connection with car
for Augusta. If train Is late car waits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-14

The DOrtrait of the late Gen. Andre "
Barclay Squirting, the gift of which
| to the adjutant generals office was
mentioned some time ago. was received
at the office yesterday, and immediate
measures We're taken for placing it in
position. The portrait is an enlarge
ment from a photograph and is enclos-
ed in Il heavy gilt frame. The likeness
is said by those who knew the general
to be 4 good one.
Gen. SpuIling was one Of the most gal
liant soldiers of the Civil War. He
was born in Cranberry Isles. Hancock
county. March %. 1898 His grandfatll-
er. Capt. Eenj. Squirting, had many ad-
ventures on the sea with the English
in the War of 1872. being for n time Il
prisoner on a British man of war. His
father. capt. Samuel Squirting. master
of the schooner Cashier of Cranberry
Isles, defeated a crew Of pirates con-
SpicuOuS on the coast of Cuba, and his
exploit was signaliZed by the citizens
of TrinaGad de Cuba with the gift of
sword ana pistols and a purse of $500
in gold The family was ii race of sail!
Ors and fighting stock. Andrew Il.
Squirting attended school until ~ years
old and then became a sailor, following
the traditions OF the family.
At the age of IS he went to California
whecr he worked as 4 miner until near
ly 20. when he took up a claim in san
Jose valley. ana for four years lived
as a f.irmer and hunter, becoming an
expert rider He was a radical anti
slavery man and on one occasion is
said to have fought Il duel with a
Southern settler. the weapons used be-
| ing bowie knives. Young Squirting was
the victor. disabling his opponent. who
was fore ID II cry for mercy.
In 1858, when % years of age, he re-
| turned TO Maine and settled in Orland
taking up again a sailors life as cap
tain. until he enlisted in the Civil War
| In September. 1861. he enlisted in the
| United States Volunteers. and was COM
missioned first lieutenant of Co. ID
1st Maine Cavalry, and was prOmot-
cd captain of the company in February
1863 During his service in the Isl
Maine he distinguished himself by
many acts of personal daring. mark
ing him as possessing the characteriS-
tics of born cavalry partisan and
soldier He commanded his company
at the cavalry battle Of Brandy Sta
ton and was wounded in a persona
hand -tO-hand fight at Upperville.
In January. 1864. Capt. Squirting was
commissioned junior major of the &c
Maine Cavalry, and with his new
regiment was ordered to the depart.
ment of the Gulf. and was sent i'm COM
mand of four companies to BraZiel
City, La. where he was very active ir
fighting guerrilas and where in June
he was promoted lieutenant colonel Of
the regiment. In the early fall of 1866
the regiment was transferred to F'lori-
da, and there Col. Squirting distinguish
ed himself in many actions with thu
enemy. winning the approval of hi:
commanding officers, the affections Of
| the soldiers and SubOrdinates and the
respect Of his foes. He took part later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-14

Prof. s. c. Thompson. the State in
speotor of dairy products. was at the
department of agriculture Thursday. on
matters of business connected with his
work. 1t was Prof. Thompson's first
visit to the department since the State
dairy conference at Pennington las.
week. and he was very enthusiastic
'rer the successful way in which the
moHiin: was conducted and the large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-14
RAILRoAps AND sTEAMBoATs
. SlEL!M[1EIa6
In Effect Dee Q. 1906.

In Effect Dec. 9, 1906.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as fol-
lows:
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-225 A. NJ. except Mon
day for Portland and Boston; Gao A: NJ,
for Lewiston, Pennington. Phillips.
Rridstor. Montreal and Quebec: 1000 A.
NJ, for Brunswick. Lewiston. Farming
ton. Rocklana; Portland. Boston, Faby,,
to Portland; 40 p. NJ, (express) for
Brunswick Rockland, Portland. Boston.
and Bartlett; 30 T. NJ. for SO. Gardiner;
for Lewiston. Bath. Portland and Boston.
Sundays. 1923 A. NJ, 3.26 and 1915 p. NJ.
for 1f rGr5an1 sTd !, Be % n fn,e,.
press) for SkOwhegan. Bangor. Bar Har-
Dor St Stephen. ,Calaisl. st. John. Hall
ing.on Co. i. r., Sunday morning going
east does not connect for SkOwhegan.
Belfast. FoxcrOft or beyond Bangor; 2.5S
a. NJ. (exnress) for Bangor. Calais and
Foxcroft and Bangor: $40 A. NJ. for Wa
terville. Belfast, Skowhegan, Bangor and
Bucksport; 1875 noon. WaterviIle, Fox
croft, Bangor. B. & A. R. R.. Calais. st.
John and Halifax and to Lewiston via
Waterville; 30 p. NJ. fexpressl for Wa
| terville. Bangor, Bar Harbcr. Greenville.
3.S p. NJ, for Waterville;. Oakland. Bling
Gam o sf owa and Maa
wamkeag. daily to Rangor; 1.23 =. NJ, for
Watervile and Skowhegan; 900 A. NJ.
Sundays only for Watcrvile and Bangor.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
A. NJ. =. NJ. +. NJ. p. NJ
Augusta. ". ......Ii0 200 SO 6.ll
| Iallowel ..........147 2D7 Sig G.22
| Gar liner 500 30 $50 6.3J
So. Gardiner. ar: $40 80 5.3i G.l5
SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
| A. NJ. =. NJ. p. NJ =. NJ
s So a, Gardiner, w. SO 20 %; 81
| Hallowell ..........643 1..3 42S 600
| Augusta, ar. ......659 80 435 sos
| Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of r.
| II. Walker, ticket agent. Augusta. the
| only office in Augusta. selling via all
| routes and checking baggage free of eX-
| ponSc.
| GEO. r EVANS, V. p. & Cen Mgr.
| +. T.. BOcfHBY. G. y. e T. A.
| Portland, Me-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
Where the Man is His Own Master.

To those who have tried the harsh
experiences of the city, and in whose
memories there fingers, perhaps as
faint. localized pictures, some vision
of the old home in the country. the cry
of Back to the FARM" represents z
hope. The tendency to rush to the
city eXcites the amaZement even of
the one who at an earlier day had
answered the same call. The city Of
fers to a certain mentality a reward
more glittering than the country holds.
IA political and social power of which
the country has no knowledge. Nor
does the country need to regret this.
1t has it's own rewards. and they are
better than gold. Moreover. the per-
sonal failure i'm the city is q tragedy.
Beggary haunts the crowded street
Vice beckons into the shadows.
The city toiler. to rise above a dead
level where his fellows abide has to be
of extraordinary force of character: III
application, untiring; in deals, perhaps
INSCRIPTIONS. and he must be attended
by the goddess of good fortune. The
usual life of the city laborer of wage
Garner says the Philadelphia Ledger. is
the barest He cannot save money.
There are few innocent pleasures upon
which he can eXpend the little he may
have to spend above the price of rent
and bread. Even fresh air and the
clear light of the sun are luxuries de-
MED. He may look upon splendors,
but have 10 part in them; be aware
of wealth. with small chance of attain
ing it.
In the country there is no need to be
rich in order to be independent. There
is no limit TO the sunlight and the pure
air There is no danger of starving
The smallest farmer. if he exercise
thrift, may live on food that the poor
man in the city would dream about.
The funny men of the newspapers joke
grimly concerning the long hours the
farmer must work. although they them
selves are drudges- 1t is only at GER
tain seasons that he needs to work
longer than the creature of wages
sweating in the city, and he has the
satisfaction of knowing that he is work
ing for himself. No man, in city or
country. lives by himself alone. Each
must maintain relations toward the
rest of the world. But there is no
other man. rich or poor. who is so near
" his own master as the farmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
The Clubs Lincoln Day Banquet.

The fourth annual banquet of the
Rock Island Club. given at the club
house last evening in honor of Lin
coins birthday, was in keeping with
the former events of this nature for
which the organization has been spon-
sor Alternately since the organization
has adopted this patriotic custom,
Washington and Lincoln have been the
clubs patron saints. and on each occa-
sion the best orators of the west have
been honOred guests.
Gov. A. b. Cummins of Iowa
was the chief orator of the
evening. and in matchless elo-
quence he paid a glorious tribute to
the great emancipation. drawing in con-
clusion an effective and impressive
lesson OF the duties of the people of
today. VINO the governor said must still
adhere TO the principles of Lincoln,
whose heart beat for the common peo-
pie, if the government is to continue
to be OF the people, by the people and
for the people The vast and growing
tendency toward the amalgamation of
railroad interests, the governor spoke
of incidentally and most fittingIy. as a
development that should awaken the
earnest and serious consideration of
the people. and while the men conduct
ing these great financial enterprises
could not be blamed, the people should
see to it that they do not transgress
the prerogatives of the government of
the people. The Grafton was through
out marvellous in its inspiring effect,
and. delivering it Gov. Cummins. in
hOnoring Lincoln, honored himself
In their addresses. Z. F. Baldwin,
editor of the Peoria Star. and Rev
Granville II. Sherwood. did themselves
proud. and taken altogether it was an
occasion with which President Medill
and members of the club should feel
particularly pleased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
Common Colds are the Cause of Many
Serious Diseases

Physicians who have gained a ma
tiOnal reputation as analysts of the
cause af various diseases, claim that if
catching cold could be avoided long
list of dangerous ailments would new
er be heard of. Every one knows that
pneumonia and consumption originate
from a cold. and chronic catarrh. bron-
chitis, and all throat and lung trouble
are aggravated and rendered more seri-
Gus by each fresh attack Do not risk
your life or take chances when You
have cold. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will cure it before these dis
eases develop. This remedy contains
no opium, morphine or other harmful
drug and his 80 years of reputation
back of it. gained by its cures under
every condition. For sale by all lead
ing druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

days / was completely cured, and L
think permanently, as it was about five
years ago.
"The psoriasis first made its appear
ance in red spots, generally forming a
circle, leaving i'll the center aspot about
the size of Il silver dollar of sound flesh.
In q short time the affected circle
would form heavy dry scale of a white
silvery appearance and would gradually
drop off. To remove the entire scales
by bathing or using oil to soften them
the flesh would be perfectly raw, and a
light discharge of bloody substance
would ooze out. That scaly crust would
form again in twenty-four hours. 1t
was worse on my arms and limbs, al
though it was in spots all over my
body, also on my scalp. If / let the
scales remain too long without remov-
ing by bath or otherwise, the skin
would crack and bleed. l suffered
intense itching. worse at nights after
getting warm in bed, or blood warm
by exercise, wien it would be almost
unbearable.
"To sum it all up, / would not go
through such another ordeal of affection
for thirty-ive years for the State of
Kansas. (signed) w. M. Chichester,
Hutchinson, Kan, April 20, 1905"
Cucura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, sold throughout
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% Mailed Free, How to Cure Torturing Humors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

St. Louis Republic: There is small
cause for wonder that the republican
representatives from Illinois in Wash
ington are shocked by Mr.. Yates as
saults upon the Cullom-HopkinsC Can
non combine Yates got at the milk
in their cocoanuts by explaining AT
Cairo. that a number of them are inter
fering in the senatorial contest simply
because they are part of that same
federal machine. If the fight keeps
up at this rate there ought to be before
the primaries Yates candidate and q
Cullom candidate of the republican
persuasion in every congressional dis
trict in Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

they are likely to touch the measure
in it's essential features.
What the opponents of the bill want
now is to so change its provisions
that it shall not be possible for the
interstate commerce commission to
make a decision III regard to rates
having any validity till it has been
tested by the United States supreme
court. They want n measure that shall
allow the roads to pursue their own
course pending the decision of the SUI
preme court: for such decision can.
by legal ingenuity. be Indefinitely de-
rerred, indeed until the decision. in
some cases. might have no applica-
ton to the conditions for which it
was made.
The bill which passed the house
makes the decision of the interstate
commerce commission mandatory
pending action OF the supreme court
and until it is reversed by that tri-
bunal. This will not suit many of
the senators and this point may be
the crux of the situation.
AS the Quincy Journal says. public
sentiment is thoroughly aroused along
this line. and even the senate can not
be indifferent to the rising tide of pop
Mar sentiment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

Congressman Calder. of Brooklyn,
now serving his first term. is success
sOr of Mr.. Baker. who refused to ac-
cept railroad pass. In order to learn
how he might best please those who
sent him to congress. he mailed 10000
letters to his constituents asking for
suggestions. In n week he had re-
ceived 1.400 replies. most of them urg-
ing him TO stand by the president as
regards leading measures proposed.
Many ask for information or public
documents. Mr. Calder is much pleased
with the result OF his experiment
which convinces him that bis.coEstitu-
ents read the papers closely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
SUDDEN MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP PROMISED
Mayor Schmitz Gives Notice He viii
Seize Street Railway on Which
Franchise Has LapSed

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 13.-Mayor
f. e. Schmitz has given notice that he
will have the Geary street railway. the
franchise of which has lapsed. seized
by the city next Monday. on which
day plans for rebuilding the line will
be delivered to the supervisors by the
city engineer. The city government
purposes to convert thes road into an
underground conduit electric line. and
the mayor says he will take possession
of the property on Monday, though he
expects the bondholders will carry the
matter into the courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
ION CHURCH CONCERT
GIVEN BY MEMS CLUB
Program Thursday Evening for the
Benefit of the Church Building
Fund-Eleven Numbers.

Under the auspices of the mems club
a concert will be given at Zion Luth.
eran church Thursday evening, the pro
ceeds of which will go to the church
building fund. The following program
will be furnished by local talent:
I'm Pilgrim ......-..... Marston
Wennerberg Choir.
fIdiloSoio
Miss Lena Hutchins.
Sunshine on the Mountains 49,.
......... ..... Peterson-Berger
Ladies Quartet.
INtetuiuS w tHHSIDels
Carl Bostrom.
(a) Stemning ....... Peterson Berger
Chapel Choir.
Defamation ......... ......
G. p. Peterson.
oh! For a Burst of Song. -. .Allitsen
Mrs. Edla Lund
Serenade ......... LANCE Muller
Wennerberg Choir.
Violin SOLO ...-.......;.. ...-...
Marcus Skarstedt.
Duet $1,000
e. Joranson. c. Bostrom.
Ring Out, Wild Bells ... Damrosch
Chapel Choir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
The reform legislature of Obi

The reform legislature of Ohio IS
driving the AK to the roots. The low
er house. 100 TO I. put through bill
fixing passenger rates on railroads at
cents a mile. adopted resolutions for
election of senators by direct vote of
the people. and is seriously considering
a measure imposing n tax on bachelors
for the support of old maids. Looking
at Ohio from safe distance gives the
impression that the country is safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

In addition to the five grand dukes
Alexis. Paul. Michael, Nicholas and
Cyril-who have been banished from
Russia for loving mot wisely but too
WELL" many other scions of the i'm
periaI house are daily leaving the coun-
try. Mountains of luggage arrive at
the frontier stations and the kaiser
has given orders that no inquiries are
to be made az the custom offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

They never grippe or sicken, but
cleanse and strengthen the stomach
liver and bowels. This is the univer-
sal verdict of the many thousands who
use DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
These famous little pills relieve head
ache, constipation, biliousness, jaun-
dice, torpid liver, sallow complexion,
etc. Try Little Early Risers. All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
Attention, Catholics.

There will be n meeting of the own
ers of lots in Calvary cemetery at St.
Josephs church. next Sunday after
noon az 3 O'clock to devise means for
the Improvement and future care of
the whole cemetery. The Catholics of
the three cities and neighboring places
who are interested should endeavor to
be present at this meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1906.

Nine workmen in the shoe factory
of William J.. Douglas. former COVER
nor of Massachusetts, are members of
the Brockton. Mass. city government.
Among them are Mayor Bradford,
three of the seven aldermen and one
member of the common council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
BURLINGTON BRIDGE BURNS
Train No. 40 Passes Through Rock Is.
land Today.

The destruction of a small bridge
on the Burlington near Joslin about
9 o'clock this morning. made it neces-
sary to detour train No. 40 Instead of
going over the direct line between
Barstow and Denrock, the train came
through Rock Island. and reached Den
rock by way of Clinton. 1t went
through here at II o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
The Rate Reform Bill.

According TO some dispatches from
Washing on that Hepburn railroad
rate reform bill, which passed the
house the other day. will go through
the senate with but Slight modifica-
tons" This is hardly possible. The
notifications may seem Slight" but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

TERMS Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year in advance
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
Goose Bite Kills AGED Man.

Kokomo. Ind. Feb ia goose bite
the death of former Councilman
Samuel Waggaman here. Waggaman
was SO years old. The goose bite was
by blood poisoning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

of Soap, SIX boxes
Gu ticur a ONT
ment, an d two
bottles of Cuti-
cura Resolvent. l
bathed with the
Soap, applied the
Ointment once a
day, and took the
ResolVent as di-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13

Cures Group, sore throat. pulmonary
roubles-Monarch over pain of every
sort. Dr. Thomas Electric Oil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
AWFUL PSORIASIS
50 YEARS
Terrible Scaly Humor in Patches
All Over the Body Skin Cracked
and Bleeding Itching Unbear-
able-Cured by Cuticura in Thirty
DAYS at Cost of $4.75.
ANOTHER WONDERFUL
CURE BY CUTICURA

'sI was afflicted with psoriasis for
thirty-five years. 1t was in patches all
over my body. / used three cakes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill lEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-13
A Positive
CURE
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heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drive
away a Cold in the
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