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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Time is rolling around. 1t is now a lit
tie less than four years till some of the
men who were disappointed at Chicago
and Denver may have a chance to be
mentioned for the presidency again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Successful arrangements to secure an
absolutely honest election in Cuba should
afford valuable object lesson to vari-
Gus communities in the states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
The Presidency,

Since seven men the office seek,
Some chances must be missed.
A daily vote for one whole week,
'Twould take for all the list!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
Months Warning.
"a New York Herald.

Philadelphia's mayor has issued orders
that Market street must be cleaned by
September l. That ought to give time
enough to clean up one street, even in
Philadelphia. without shocking the resi-
dents by its suddenness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

The Independence party can be de-
pended on to inspire large amount of
speechmaking and editorial writing:
which Is doing very we'll for the first
year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

play was recently produced which
received forty seven curtain calls. POSI-
bly, some OF the men who furnished the
applause at Chicago and Denver have
found field of permanent usefulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Some slight confusion threatens because
of the fact that Lord Cromer and Mr.
Hobson are not engaged in foreseeine
the same war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
Up in the Air.

Il suppose you expect to have lot Of
people up in the air before you get
through with your flying machine?''
Yes" answered. the promoter absent
mindedly; especially investors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Now and then 1t is necessary to issue
a reminder that the necessity of keeping
the Philippines pacified does not imply a
right to haze the natives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Any advice that the United States De
partment of Agriculture can give Japar
in its present desire to develop its farm
ing interests should be cheerfully &C.
corded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Some disposition still exists to refer
to the series of Olympic games as 1.-The
late unpleasantness."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
And Done First.
From the Omaha Bee.

From The Omaha Bee.
Can Mr.. Bryan do the democratic party
good?' asks the Charleston News and
Courier. Oh. yes. Under Mr.. Bryan's
leadership the democratic party has al
ready been done good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Mr.. Hartman is going ahead and
tying up his capital In railroads as If he
did not expect to be called on for any
campaign contributions this year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

From the Chicago News.
Why not have an additional portfolio
devoted to investigation of the Harri-
man interests added to the Presidents
cabinet?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Warning to African farmers: Keep
your elephants locked up at night and do
not let them out during the day without
tags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

The voice of the people manages to
assert itself with far less commotion
than the average glee club arouses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
Aggravating.
From the Atchison Globe.

From the Atchison Globe.
He may be a good man. but we don't
like him-the man who is always say
ing, LAS the poet says" and quoting
what the poet says.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Nothing that can happen in November
can be relied on to prevent Bryan from
being the candidate in 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04

Count Boni naturally experiences some
difficulty in regarding Prince de Sagan as
a proper custodian of the check book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
he STAR has q regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. A. . News
and Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.

TIN order to avoid delays on account
OF personal absence letters TO TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAR. or 70 the Editorial
or Business Department, according 60
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
Sure !
From the Congrcga tionalist.

They all went to church last Sunday.
the prince. the President, the Vice Presi.
dent and the candidates. Did YOU?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-04
A Needed Portfolio.

From the Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
AS A MARTYR.
Friends Of Averbuch, Ship
pegs Wou|d-be Slayer,
Said to Be Making Strenuous
Efforts TO Clear His Name.
Powerful Influences to Be Repre-
scented at Autopsy.

Chicago, March 13-The Tribune to-
day says: Carefully laid plans for the
defence of the name of Lazarus Aver
buch, who attempted to aSSasSinatt
Chief Of Police Shippy, We're revealed
yesterday when the body of the youth
was eAhumed from the Pottcr's field
and reburied after an autopsy.
1t developed that John Maynard Har-
lan's law firm has been retained to
represent the friends Of the young man
at the inquest which will be held next
week. Attorney Harold LeCIa;re Iclles.
Mr.. Harlan'S associate, attended the
autopsy, which was performed by DIR.
Ludwig HektOen, of the Rush Medical
College. The famous pathologist has
been retained by the same influential
interests that secured Mr.. Harlan as
legal representative.
The secret of the employment Of these
eminent advisers came out. il spite
of extraordinary efforts made to pre-
serve it until the inquest. All indica-
tions point to a sensational attempt to
prove Arcrbuch a martyr.
One of the most Interesting facts that
developed was that Mr. Harlan and Dr.
Hektocn were retained by persons not
up % date recognized rs Ncin" affiliated
with the Anarchist leaders who had
taken the initiative in defending the
act of Averhuch.
The autopsy on the body of -ivcrbuch
was performed in the clinical laboratory
at the Cunning Insane Hospital near
the Potter'S field The cXamination
took place in the presence Of city ana
county officials and representatives of
the police and of the family and friends
of the dead boy. The gunShot wounds
We're examined with great minutoTcSS
and probed for the bullets, several Of
which We're extracted from the body -
be used as exhibits at the inquest.
The body was then taken to Ridge
lawn, q Jewish cemetery, and rC-buried.
John ID. Rockefeller. Andrew Carnegie
and other rear admirals Of industry
hereafter in Chicago vaudeville
theatres.
Mayor BuSse has decreed that Slur-
ring limitations of such men as Rookie
Teller and Carnegie should be stopped
in order to reduce to 4 minimum the
repeated criticism of the men of wealth
by the AnarchiStic element. Accord
ngly Il quiet Tip" has gone out from
the Office of the police department to
the managers of vaudeville houses that
it would Dc we'll to stop the class of
vaudeville acts suggested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY GIFT.
Fund Of $4,000 Presented by DR.. and
Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page.

Charlottesville, Va, March 10
Through TIC generosity Of Dr. Thomas
Nelson Iage and his wife. Mrs. Flor
cnce Field Page. of Washington, ID. c..
a fund Of 100000 has been placed at
the disposal of the University Of Viz
ginia fer the establishment of a perma-
nent lecture foundation, to be known
as the Barbour Page foundation.
The name of the foundation is in
memory of the donors and of Mrs.
Pages great grandfather, Gov James
Barbour, of Virginia. The interest on
this generous gift will amount to some
$500 n year, and will be devoted to
bringing the foremost scientists, liter
airy men and scholars to deliver lert-
urcs before the university. The first
address on the foundation. which is
already available, will be given by DR.
S. Weir Mitchell. of Philadelphia Fri
day night of this week. DIR. Mitchell
is one Of the foremost neurologists in
the country. and has gained almost
equal fame for his novels.
DR.. and Ms. Page have been among
the most generous benefactors of the
university, and nave contributed lib
orally 80 the new endowment fund, and
to the support of the General Alumni
Association. One of the greatest needs
Of the institution has been some
means of bringing before its students
| the advanced IDEAS of prominent think
ers.
Dir. Page is one of the best known Of
| the universitys alumni. He attended
! the law school for two sessions md ~
: ceiyed the degree of r. l. in 1874 HI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The annual meeting of the Saman-
thas was held Thursday in odd Fellows
banquet hall. The following officers
we've elected: President, Mrs. F;dwill
Blake, Hallowell: vice president, Mrs
Lee Murray, Augusta: secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. l.. F. Gray, Hallowell.
Following the election the members en-
tertained their gentlemen and invited
guests, the party numbering about 30.
A banquet was served at O'Clock and
later dancing, music for which was
furnished by Dennis Orchestra, was
enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
State Of Ohio. City of Ioledv.

Lucas County, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of +. J.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the City
o: Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
= FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of december,
A. D. 1886.
Seal, A. w GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & co. Toledo, o.
Sold BY all druggists. 15C.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

You want to be on Water street to-
day. Notice the real ducklngs in c.
w. Conant Cos. window Matched out
in japan and chloroformed Only 1Oc
each, awfully cute. Call at the store
ana drink steaming cup of golden
rose coffee. which is being served free
saturdays and Wednesdays. particu-
larly DESTROYS for all adults to try
this coffee with cream today An
extra size salad dish, in lovely color
ings, free with each pound golden rose
coffee. Do see this beautiful dish All
DC pencils, block paper, ink and mucil-
age, only 4c. Great premiums today,
Tree with one pound tea. see north
window. Zoe box stationery only &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The first new cottage of the season
to be erected on the shores of CObbos-
seecontee is the property of F. r. Well
man of this city and was placed in po-
sition yesterday forenoon, next to the
Hope-Well cottage on the north shore
The building was formerly carriage
house connected with the old Sturgis
place on Grove street, and yesterday
morning it was placed on a sled and
hauled to the lake. The building is
about 12x2O on the ground, and quite
an amount of work will be done on 1t
before it is ready for occupancy. A
broad piazza will be built on all four
sides and a dining room and kitchen
will also be built on. the present build
ing to be used for a living room. When
it will make pleasant place
in which to pass the summer days by
the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Speaking of the recital which was
given at the Pine street Methodist
church at Bangor Thursday evening by
]. Francis MacNichol of this city, the
Bangor Commercial yesterday after
noon had the following: Thursday
nights concert was one of the very
best in the course. Miss Silsby and
Mr.. MacNichol showed excellent taste
in the selection of their numbers. I'm
der Miss Silsby's skillful touch the fine
organ gave forth its most beautiful
tones and thrilled all present Mr..
MacNichols rich tenor voice, of Won
derful range and power, was never
heard with better effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
Sunday Night Lectures at Methodist
Church.

Mr.. Dunnack will give a series of
three lectures in Green Street Church
beginning next Sunday evening, March
Is at $50. The subjects and dates are
as follows: March Is, "A New Variety
Of Sinners; March -, "Grilling Sin
ners'; March 20. Rules of the Sinners
Game" These lectures are founded on
the new book of Prof. Ross of Wiscon-
sin University Of which President
Roosevelt has written an introduction
1t is on analysis of latter day iniquity
In connection with these lectures n
fine quartette will furnish music. OF
the above book President Roosevelt
writes:
with almost all that you write
| am in full and hearty sympathy.
Your book is wholesome and sane, and
I trust that its influence will be wide
Spread"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The first place Of worship in western
Australia was unique in two respects
the materials of which it was built and
also the several purposes to which it
was devoted. This remarkable build
ing was made at Perth by soldiers
shortly after their first arrival in. 1929
and was composed almost entirely OF
bulruSheS. In addition to its use OF
Sundays for divine worship. it .oc-
caSiOnally served as an amateur
theater in the week and during the
whole time as 4 barracks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Harry Hanks of this city has the
contract for the erection of a set of
buildings for Parker N. Savage, which
Mr. Savage is to build on his farm
on the Bangor road. The frame is in
readiness and the work of building will
be commenced as soon as the snow Is
gone The house will be of Colonial
style, 26x30 on the ground and with
an ell 16x20. and will be connected with
a stable 3Ox40. The house will con-
tain eight rooms and a bath, will have
a piazza and will be modern in every
respect and one of the best houses in
that vicinity. 1t will be heated by fur
mace and will be supplied with water
service by a windmill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Interest in automobiles seems to be
on the increase in Augusta this spring
and it is probable that several will be
added before a great while to the list
of cars already owned in the city.
The first purchase of the season is that
of A. w. Brooks. who has bought
through the agency of w. j. Skehan
G, Co. a 1908 Y model Stevens-Duryea
car. which will be delivered in April.
The car will be one of the finest in
the city as we'll as the longest. and
will have a guaranteed road speed of
so miles per hour. Charles Paine is al
so very much interested in the cars
and in company with Mr.. Skehan
went to Boston on the Friday night
Pullman TO attend the automobile show
and look over the different makes OF
cars with a possible view to making
a purchase later in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

w. F. Merrill of Wiscasset, who had
been in the city on short business
trip. returned home on train 16 ycster-
day afternoon.
gusta is visiting at the home Of Mrs
Lucy Mcnamara (nee Howes) also
formerly of Augusta, in Methuen, Mass
The members of the North Augusta
Grange will give another of their
popular Baked Bean suppers at the
Grange hall EeXt Wednesday evening
March is, which will be followed by
a social dance for which Ballard will
furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The next assembly of the course
which the members of King Co, No
4, U. r., X. of p, have been giving dur
ing the winter. will come off next
Thursday evening, March 49, at Pythian
hall, and music for the occasion will be
furnished by Lees Orchestra of Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
PETRiFlED FISH MOUNTAIN,
Discovered on Texas Ranch, 5000 Feet
Above Level of Sea.

Alpine, Tex, Mar. ia low noun
tain of petrificd fish has been dis
covered on the ranch of Joe Irving.
fifteen miles south of here. The fish
are perfectly preserved in stone Some
of them are of large size
The place is nearly 5000 feet above
sea level. The deposit covers an area
more than two miles square
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Brig. Gen. Levi M. Poor, p. NJ, I. o.
O. F., went to Livermore Falls Friday
morning, on matters of business con-
nected with the order. 1t is expected
that canton of the Patriarchs Milf
tant will soon be organized in that
town and Gen. Poor's trip was in con-
nection with the preliminary work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

G. F. HoXie & Co. have commenced
the work Of making extensive improve
ments on the residence of John Lig-
gett on Green street, which will when
completed make quite a change in the
appearance and convenience of the
house. Included in the work is the ad-
dition of three rooms also a bath and
a laundry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

II Owing to the hard hauling on the
kennebec bridge and the fact that
several teams got stuck while crossing
it Thursday Street Commissioner Pres
colt had teams at work yesterday
morning hauling snow and distribute
ing it along the roadway on the bridge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Whitman & Adams Co. are showing
lets OF the new spring models in cor
sets. Here also, several hundred dol
lars value in gloves have been re-
ceived. The 6 and S button lengths
are selling for SIPS to So Great special
values. The new suits that have ar
rived are taking almost the undivided
attention of ladies who delight to be
little in advance of the general sea
son where all are expected to appear
in new suits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

f. II. Gardner of the carriers force
at the Augusta pOstoffice, who has
been confined to his home in Noyes
place, has so far recovered that he is
able to be out but is not yet strong
enough to resume his work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

IS recognized as one of the foremost of
american literary men, as The result
oil his studies of Southern life iii fiction
ana verse. He has been twice presi-
dent Of the General Alumni Associa-
ton. and liberal friend Of the univeY.
Sity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The annual speculation as to when
the ice will leave the river is how be-
ing warmed over and will soon be fol-
lowed by bets as to the date on which
that event will occur Under ordinary
conditions the ice usually goes out
sometime between the first and 10th of
April. and probably it will take its
leave about that time this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The mercury took little tumble af-
ter the mild weather of Thursday and
at o'clock yesterday morning the
thermometer at Means corner register
ed IL degrees above zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Crows have been reported in the
vicinity of the city, and one citizen
who lives up on the Bangor road al
lows that he has seen them along that
highway in the vicinity of his farm all
through the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

another indication of approaching
spring. Fred Jenkins reports that
while out in the woods yesterday soon
after noon he saw a flock of about 60
geese flying northward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Canton Augusta, No. 9, P. NJ, /. o.
o. F., will work the P NJ degree at
the meeting Tuesday evening, and all
members are requested to be present
Refreshments will be served after the
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

Melville Smith advertises some bar
gains in secondhand pianos. If you
want bargain either in a new or sec
ond-hand piano call and inspect them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
Saturday Trade
"Tid Bits"

When ]. G. Johnson makes ribbon
candy the public expect something
specially nice and lovely to look at.
Today. only II cents h. Look in the
window for samples. Easter and st.
Patrick's post cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The Rebekah Aid will meet in I. O.
y. r. hall at the usual hour Monday
afternoon for sewing. 1t is hoped that
there will be a large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

LOCAL MATTERS.

Charles E. Downing was successful
Yesterday in disposing of two more
pianos, another one going to Sidney.
and one to parties in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

When you see the flaky, crisp and
light walnut chips in Folsom's south
window, the low price of 14c Id. should
surprise you, though you expect gener-
Gus trea tment here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
Sales

The time for the buying and
. selling of poultry has arrived
and there is no better place
for buyer and seller to meet
than through the medium of
a Journal Want ad. Try one
and be convinced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14
PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any csrse OF itching, Blind Bleeding OF
Protruding Piles in . to "A days or money
5nt. t,I-r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

big line of fancy hose for men
have been received by r. II. Jenkins
Very pretty, 15c pair, pairs &c Also
the new yacht and golf caps. only Acc
and 9Cc. here. Tremendous line can
vas gloves, &c to l9c pair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

The number Of Germans settled il
South America is estimated at about
A. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-14

See Weber & Hcwetts window dis
play of cut meats at special prices.
Also Towards smoked shoulders, Sc
10. fine whole hams, Zoe ID. Extra low
prices on pork ribs, strictly fresh eggs,
2Sc dozen. LenoX soap bars 25c and
bars Swft's pride soap, BIC, lbs
dates 25c, beet greens. SOC PIX radishes,
DC bunch, fancy native fowl, Florida
russell oranges, extra sweet, II for 25c.
Chickens. turkeys etc. Push along the
fancy bakery department.