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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
WHITMAN & ADAMS CO., AUGUSTA

If there is a town or city in the Union
awful blow.
we know that our brothers in this
broad American family are suffering
from want, privation and, in many
cases, starvation. Gentlemen, the
meeting is open for your action. The
Cigarmakers' Union has just held
meeting and collected SS5 to be used
in the general fund and / have in my
coat check. together with a touching
letter. (Which Mr.. Jones read) from
George Ware of this city. The check
is for $780,
Upon motion seconded. President
Charles Lincoln White Of Colby Colleg.
was elected to preside over the meeting
and A. A. Knaufr was elected secretary.
Speeches were made by Hon. Cyrus W.
Davis, Hon. w. T. Haines. DIR. j. f. Hill.
II. D. Eaton, Esq, and F. w Clair. Esq.
in which ways and means were discussed
for the purpose of meeting the emer-
gency in proper manner. 1t was decided
that prcmptness of action was the first
quality of its success and committee of
three was appointed to have full charge
Inc committee after a conference decid-
ed That the different banks and newspaper
ohices of the city werc the most desirable
points from which to collect the contribu.
| tons The readers of the Journal. to-
sether with their friends, are in accord
| ance with the following communication
invited to leave their contributions for
'his relief fund at the Journal office. The.
names of the givers will be listed in th,.
columns of this paper.
The communication of the committee
follows
To the Citizens of watervine:
The undersigned, having been appointac
committee to receive subscrintiors for
.he sufferers from the California caIam,.
ty' accept the same and beg leave ~ on.
nounce that we have authorized eac,,
oahk In the city. the waterville No,,,.
ing sentinel, Waterville Evening Mai
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
WATERVILLE.
PUBLIC MEETING.
WatervviIle Residents Take Measures
to Relieve Sufferers.

In response TO a telegram received
by Mayor E. L. Jones of this city,
Thursday evening requesting that wat
ervilie be generous and expeditions in
contributing a sum of money for the
relief OF the stricken populace of San
francisco and adjoining towns. a large
number of representative men met at
a mass meeting called by the Mayor
at the City Council rooms Friday even
ing. circulars We're freely distributed
during the day but many of the citi-
zens living on the rural routes could
not be reached. Before the close of
the meeting the sum of $225 had heen
handed TO the treasurer and a commit :
tee consisting of the Mayor as chair.
man, Everett r.. Drummond and DIR
J. f. Hill We're appointed to further
interest the people of the city.
The meeting called for 7.3O O'clock
was opened by Mayor Jones at tina,
time. Mr.. Jones said. in calling the
meeting to order: 1T is hardly neces-
sary for me to say any words of in
troduction. Our sentiments are al
alike and mutually understood ant
felt. 1 thought that possibly. the re-
ports by the press had been somewhs
exaggerated, but the only encourage
ment have received from Boston |;
that one-fourth Of the city Of Sa,
francisco remained and there is .
possibility that practically the entir
city may not be destroyed. II is NJ
necessary that We waste any words /;
conveying to these stricken people on
sympathy. They know well enoupl
that they have that. What they war
now. is our help.
"The effects of this terrible disas,e
is far-reaching. 1t is very doubt,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Silks

HI ow Rajah Silks have been reduced from
SI.25 to $I.oo per yd
This is truly a bargain as they are sold all over
the country at $I.25 and considered one Of the
most desirable silks on the market. We
have them in nice line of colors but you must
speak quickly if you want them at ST per yd.
Lot Checked and Striped LoMSienes in Navy
and White, Black and White, Grey and White
usually sold at GO to Is cts per yard. Special
at SO cts. per yd
Cheney Bros. Fonlwd Silks in Polka dots in
colors of Reseda, Navy, Bottle Green and
Black 80 cts per yd.
White Jap Silks. We are giving special values
in White Japanese and Habitat Silks. We
have them at 25c, SOC, soc, 75c and $I.oo per
yard
T7uo Specials in Black Tdfctds.
Fl in, Black Swiss Taffeta worth $I.Oo now
Is cts.
SO in Black Swiss Taffeta worth $I.5o now
oS cts.
These will not last long at above prices 50 buy
quickly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Wash Dress Goods

Here is where you can find bargains.
We have taken several different lots Of mus
lins, including Fancy Swiss muslins, Satin and
Lace Stripe Organdies, Plain Colored Crepe
Cloths, etc, all Of which formerly sold at 80
and so cts yard.
We have made one price on entire lot
25 cts. per yd
Our collection of wash goods is far superior
to anything we have ever attempted and if YOU
are at all interested do not buy until You have
seen our line
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
The First Bottle Of Il. F.
> Worked Wonders

Mrs. G. S. Bulge. OF Lee, Me, Box
s.. writes. on February 22, 1904
Dear Sirs:-
| have suffered with stomach trouble
for years and have tried several kinds
OF medicine, but never found anything
that did much good until tried Il.
r." Bitters | cannot begin to tell you
the good received from the use OF
one bottle.
1t is easy to win your faith in a. F."
Atwood's Bitters after the first bottle.
If sick, why not get well? Commerce
today. Try Il. f." All stores have il
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

clubs brass bano of five pieces rendered
five selections before the main entrance
of the building. The music attracted Il
larger crowd than has been seen congre-
gated about the City building since tn"
summer months Of last year. The audi
ence was large and appreciativc and too
much cannot be said Of the praise which
the men deserved ana received IN their at
tempts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Ladies' French Underwear

We have just imported and placed on sale
some of the finest Hand Embroidered Under
wear in Night Robes, Chemises, Corset Covers
and Drawers, ever shown in Augusta.
These goods are all hand made and hand en-
broidered and are made of fine French Batiste
and Nainsook.
They are now in stock and we cordially invite
your inspection and guarantee you will find
them the finest line ever seen here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
COLBY MUSICAL CLUBS.
A Large Audience Delighted With Pro
gram Rendered Last Eveninu.

The musical clubs of Colby College sur
prised the citizens of Waterville Friday
evening ut the Opera house by the
amount ana variety of musical talent in
the first concert which the club has given
this year in the city.
Previous to the concert program the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Chicago, April 20.-RGbert NJ. Mime
nan Of Chicago. chairman Of the Ma
ti,nal Eoard of Trustees Of the Fra
tcrnal Order Of Eagles. today author
ized the national secretary at Kansas
City to levy per capita tax Of % cents
or each member Of the order in The
United States and Canada for the San
Francisco sufferers. II is estimated that
this tax will amount to sec. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Many theories seek to account for in
fuenza. The explanation Of the scientist
is that there turks some living poison in
the earth. and that this is brought forth
by certain climatic conditions. The nee
CSSary conditions are a hot summer fol-
lowed by 4 cold winter and a rainy
spring. During the time OF drought the
earth is cracked and fiSsured and in
tine receives into these interSticeS water
which lies Stagnant and corrupt. to give
off, when the hot weather returns, poison
Gus exhalaticnS which makes malaria
general. Once infected men wherever
they so carry it with them.
At tho rate of pint and half Of
liquid day. q man drinks 32,S50 pints
during his life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Raynham Hall. the family place in Nor
folk, England of the Marquis TOwnshend,
is the scene, says a writer, OF wel-au-
thent!cated ghost story. The reyenant is
Il LTdy Dorothy. VINO lived in the eish-
teenth century. For Soll reason she was
shut in an upper chamber. lost her senses
and died hopeless lunatic. Ever since
those days her dscmbodied spirit is said
to appear before the birth Of Towns
hnnd or before the death Of a member OF
the family, and this unquict wrath was
reported to have been seen on the day
prCceding'the death of the late marquis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Oakland, Cal, April 20.-Among The
natbetic incidents of the fire in san
Francisco was that of n woman VINO
cat at tie foot Of Van Ness avenue on
tha hot sands of the hillside overlooking
ia hav east of Fort Mason, with her
little children. They were destitute OF
water, food and money. The woman
l,ad tled with her children from a home
in flames in the Mission street district
and tramped to the bay in the hope Of
sighting the ship which she said was
about due on which her husband was
the captain. She would not move al
though young fellOW offered his tent,
back On a vacant lot in which to shelter
her children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Hard times are reported from Portugal,
where many Of the vineyard owners have
in their cellars the harveStS of two
years which they are unable to sell eX-
cept at huge sacrifice. Over-production
is the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Silk Petticoats

Dozen Silk Petticoats in ColOrs and black
usually sold for from 81 90 to S., 50 more than
we ask.
Extra good bargains at S3.oS, $500 and $0.9S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
HeatherbIoom Petticoats

Looks like silk and wears better-the most
popular petticoat worn today. If you haven't
one don't wait longer but buy at once Prices
SI.oS and 2.o8 each
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

and Daily KCnnebec Journal, to open
hooks and act as our agents in receiving
such offerings as the public may wish to
make. Also we ask the different churches
to take up offerings on Sunday, April I'D.
for the same cause and hand to Mr.. r.
+. Drummond, treasurer of our commit
tee, at the Waterville Savings Bank
Names of all subscribers will be published
in the respective papers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Millinery Department

This is one of the departments where things
are on the move at the present time
Ladies Ready-toWear hats from S.. .98 to 500
Exclusive Styles.
In fine goods our milliners will design you
a hat something different from the ordinary
styles and at very reasonable price. we
manufacture all of our frames thereby giving
you stronger and better hat frame than you
can buy elsewhere and one that will stay IN
shape
This department is proving greater success
than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
THE EARTHQUAKE.
CONTINUED from Page Fiveo

the following Western Union telegram
from san Francisco:
There has been no renewal Oh the
fire west of Octavia street or souti oi
Market street but it is not undef COLI
trol at the water front and 1t is creep
ine, toward the ferry house which this
Information is sent. However hol
much alarm is felt that 1t VIII reach
the ferry building, even II u reaches
the steamer freight sheds on the
north"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Dress Goods and Silks

We will attempt to enumerate only few
things in this department as it is full to the
brin with the latest and best Weaves in cloths
which the market affords.
| Lot Fancy Mohairs
worth o. cts. now 50 cts. per yd.
Lot Fancy Mohalrs
worth $I.25 now $Ioo per yd
The finest assortment of Grey Smitings we
have ever shown from so cts. to ST so per yd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
MAYOR f. l.. JONES, Chairman.
EVERETT r. DRUMMOND.
DIR. j. F. HILL.

As beginning of this philanthropic
work in which Waterville has been called
to participate, the following sums were
straightway subscribed as the first fruits
OF the meeting:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

san Francisco. April 20.-10 P. NJ
A wind of high velocity is blowing from
the northwest over the fire stricken
districts tonight along the water front
and is threatening to cut off cOmmuni-
cation with Oakland ana Berkely.
Gen. Caster has ordered out q squad
ron Of men to endeaVOr to keep back
the flames which threaten the Union
Ferry depot, the only means Of egress
from the city. The water front emer-
gency hospital is endangered, and the
officials in charge are prepared TO move
from their quarters.
The wind is Of such velocity that
brick and granite walls, weakened by
the earthquake and subsequent fire.
are falling into The streets. Market
street. the principal avenue Of escape
from the city TO the ferry buildings,
may be blocked, thus shutting off the
only ready means Of escape to the
ferry.
The Postal Telegraph Co. has aban-
doncd its temporary office in the Ferry
building. The wind. which is blowing
Il gale. has shifted to the northwest
and the flames now threaten the Ferry
building with destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Lynn, Mass, April pa committee
to solicit subscriptions for the sufferers
by the San Francisco disaster was ap
pointed today al a meeting Of business
men and other citizens assembled az
the call Of Mayor G. n. Barney. 1t
was decided that the sum Of 10000
should BE- telegraphed at once TO the
Pacific Coast
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Goats

Coats If that surely plea you
almost unlimited We have them Fancy Cloth
al in
box back effects and reasonably priced from 398
Silk Coats. A splendid line from $500 $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
RainCOats

Ram COa We headquarters these and will allow
pleasure of showing garments will readi
doing the business the Prices $3.50 $500
Our SS7 the value offered in Rain Coats
The cloth this garment used gul
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Mrs. Libby but none had been received
last evening to allay the suspense.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Suits

This greatest We wish
special line of Ladies and Mis- Suits which
range in price from $Ioo8 to 5000
than0 hundred suits aryicd this ucck
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Drapery Dept. (Basement)


Our showing Of lace and muslin curtains
Portieres, Couch Covers Curtain Fixtures,
Rugs, Drapery goods, etc, is now complete.
We do not claim to be the only house in the
city that carries this line of goods but we do
claim that we have the most complete line and
at lower prices than you will find elsewhere.
If you want anything in this line come to lis
and we will quickly convince you that we are
headquarters on these goods.
HaMmockS. Our Summer line Of ham
mocks has just arrived and they are beauties,
We have marked them at very close prices and
now offer the largest line in the city at the low
est prices
From 50 cts. to $5 .oS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Skirts

skirts
Sk >lr skirt business good the
The together with style and specially what
appreciate and combination be in this line.
We have skirts from Sc up $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Sacramento, cal, April 2O.-Stato
Controller A. P. CoIgan is at his old
home town, Santa Rosa. telephones
that reports from that place have been
greatly exaggerated. The public build
ings are wrecked but the residence
portion is only slightly damaged.
Forty people are killed in the business
part of the town but no one was injur-
ed in the residence section.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21
Garment Department

We carry the collection Of Ladies' Misses and Cldren
ens in Kennebec County Our this ahead
any previous time
Our Coats Skirts, Waists
coats Wrappers Kmono Dressing Sacques,
few Of good values but cord tally you
come and entire
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Oakland, Cal, April 20.-At meeting
of bankers this morning Mr.. Lynch,
Of the First National Bank reported
that q committee had examined all the
bank and safe vaults in San Francisco
and found them all intact.
This makes it possible that the money
and papers on deposit are all safe.
1t was also reported that the books
and records in the San Francisco Hall
of Records also escaped serious in
jury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-21

Total
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-04
To Walk Well.

Don't drag your feet or fling them, mol
lag nor stride. Learn to glide into
room gracefully.
1t is impossible for a woman to be
awkward in her walk if she walk'
straight and keeps her knees stiff. The
act of swinging the feet out gives one
graceful gait.
Walk slowly. Skirts wind around
your calves when you walk rapidly, and
all semblance of grace is lost. Walk II
leisurely manner as II you were prin
cess, not a hurried, worried, overworket
woman.
Don't swing your shoulders.
Don't swing your arms.
Don't twist yourself in sinuou.
motions.
Don't comfort. Don't wiggle.
Hold your chin in. This is the mos
important thing of all.
Don't walk, nor look, nor act like al
old person. There are no old persons II
these days. =.
Touch the ground first with the BALI
of your feet, with the heels striking al
instant.later. -.
Learn also how to be seated. Dom
sit with your clothes wound up aroune
you.
Don't sit on the ragged edge of things
Be seated squarely.
When you walk consider the style o.
your dress.
If you are dragging train don't for
get 1t. The longer and heavier the gowr
the slower you must walk.
And first, last, and at all times, bt
dignified.
An ungraceful walk will spoil the mos
elegant gown that the dressmaker's ar
can design.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-04
PEWS FOR OLD MAIDS.
Quaint Distinctions In the Old Ha
field Meeting House.

Quaint Distinctions In the Old Hat
field Meeting House.
Around three sides, about on level
with The pulpit, in the old meeting
house ut Hatfield, Mass, extended the
ralleries, reached by staircases on the
northeast and southeast corners, where,
in the front seats, sat the singers, ire.
bles OIL the north and BASES on the
south and counters and tenOrs on the
east. The next two rows of seats were
occupied by children, girls In the north
and boys In the south, and frOlicsome
youngsters they were, If we may Judge
by the frequency with which the town
was obliged to renew the brass tips to
the slaves Of the tithing men, three OF
whom were always on duty to keep the
youth from disorder.
Behind the children and still higher
In square pews against the wall sat the
young men and maidens, the latter on
the north and the former on the south.
One gallery pew was reserved for col
oTeu men auu oHe LUZ Coioreu Woihen'
and. queerest Of all, a high square pew
over the north stairway was assigned
to old maids and similar pew over
the south stairs to old bachelors. Just
how many years these two classes had
to number before they were promoted
from the lower seats In the synagogue
the records do not state, but that they
sat In those exalted seats Samuel
Dwight Partridge, to whom we are In.
debtei for the description Of the old
meeting house, assures us Is beyond
question. Tile square pews on the floor
were assigned to householders, accord
ing to wealth and social position
Springfield Republican.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-04
Al ApinAI Story for
Little Folks
HOW Mr.. TOM CAT Cul-
TIvATED HIS VOICE

There were few cats in all animal
land who had better voices than Mr..
Tom Cat. He knew oil the latest songs
and could sing them with IN earnest
ness and vIgor that aroused the ad
miration of his friends and the envy OF
his enemies. 1t was his proud boast
that nobody within three blocks of him
could sleep through one Of his nightly
open air concerts.
II Mr.. Tom Cat had been given a
penny for every window that had been
opened. for every head that had been
stuck out, for every missile that had
been thrown ut him while he was
singing, he would have been a very
wealthy cat indeed.
But, like a great many people, Mr..
Tom Cat was not satisfied. He was
not contented to let well enough alone
He wanted to become still more ia
nous. He wanted his voice to swell
out upon tile night air until Its volume
was SO great that 1t would sound like
two cats singing instead Of one. As
he did not know exactly how to attain
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-04
The Enrth,s Insidss.

Is the earth made up Of three con
centric spheres? A physician says tina,
such Is the case. The solid nucleus he
supposes to be between 1900 and 1000
miles In diameter, and this Is surround
ed by liquid substratum, outside OF
which Is the crust, variously estimat
ed ut 20 to 200 miles In thickness
More than two centuries ago similar
theory, including the slow rotation OF
the inner solid sphere on different
axis from that of the entire globe, was
held by DR.. Edmund HALEY to account
for the changes In the earth's magnet
ism. The axis Of the nucleus was
thought to have been originally that OF
the entire globe, and to the change Of
Its course was attributed the deluge
The earth's internal heat. 1t Is now
pointed out, may be accounted for by
the friction of the different rotating
bodies,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-04

Ill SAT DOWN AND BEGAN TO THINK.
this end he decided to consult some one
who could enlighten him. And 1t was
lust here that he made his mistake.
Instead of going to friend for I'D
vice he sought rival, q cat that could
sing us well as he. This cat naturally
did not want Mr.. Tom to improve, and
SO he was not liable to give any gooo
advice.
EAT a pound Of sawdust," he said
to Tom, and Tom very foolishly went
OF to carpenter shop and bought tho
sawdust and ute 1t.
Then he sat down and began t
think, and the longer he sat the more
he thought. And while he thought ht
suffered the worst pain that he hat
ever been called upon to suffer In al
his life. The sawdust weighed on hi
stomach like q ton of lead. The tear
came into his eyes, and he could no
stop them. 1t was almost enough II
ELL him, and 1t Is a great wonder tina
1t did not kill him.
1t was three whole days before h
could resume his nightly songs, and III
found his voice had not improved ont
whit. But there were two good lesson
lie learned--tirst, to be contented witt
what he had, and, second, never to tr!
to make q meal on sawdust.-Detroi
Journal.