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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
A Square Deal

bsssured you when you buy DR.. Pierce's
family medicilies-for all the ingredi-
enE entering into them are printed on
The bottle wrappers and their formulas
se attested under oath as being complete
sdcorrect. You know just what you are
paying for and that the ingredients are
gathered from Natures laboratory, being
slected from the most valuable native
9edicinal roots found growing In our
american forests and while potent to cure
~ perfectly harmless even to the most
ueicate women and children. Not q drop
Alcohol enters into their composition.
q much better agent Is used both tOr ex,
uacting and preserving the medicinal
Rlaciples used In them, viz.-pure triple
nhned glycerine. This agent possesses
nifinsic medicinal properties of its own,
eng most valuable antiseptic and anti
Mment, nutritive and soothing demul-
cent
nGlycerine plays m important part In
u Picrce'S Golden Medical Discovery IN
Ae cure of Indigestion, dyspepsia ana
weak stomach, attended by sour risings,
aeaftburn, foul breath, coated tongue,
pw appetite, gnawing feeling in stom-
"a, biliousness and kindred derange-
aents Of the stomach, liver and bowels.
~, ISSUES curing all the ABOVE OlStIcSSlnS
IlmentS, the e Golden Medical Discovery"
80 specific for all diseases Of the mucous
membranes, as catarrh, whether OF the
nasal passages or Of the stomach, bowels
pelvic organs. Even in its lucrative
Mages it will yield to this sovereign REM
SS;M its use be persevered in. In Chronic
ISrrh of the Nasal passages, it Is well,
~llle taking the ~Golden Medical Dis
%ssesy" fer the necessary constitutional
ssatment, to cleanse the passages freely
cso or three times q day with Dr.. Sage's
- vssarrh Remedy. This thorough course
AL. treatment generally cures the worst
eh " coughs and hoarseness caused by bron-
@ S.s. tnroat and lung affections. except con-
Isdp!tlon IN Its advanced stages, the oGOlden
~ cM Discovery is most efficient rem
scs ~. specially in those obstinate, hang-O1
Sehssc caused by irritation and congestion OF
snsUtOnchial mucous membranes The SDiS-
ICY Is not so good for acute coughs aris-
1sr4s svM sudden colds. nor must 1t be ex.
Hs.euo 70 cure consumption in its advanced
4 ~ - no medicine will do that-but for all
Stlnate. chronic coughs, which, II neg
~ \. 81 badly treated. lead up to cOnsump-
/ 9 y me best medicine that can be taken.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16


Leroy Sevey died Sunday night. He
has been a lifelong resident of this
town. One son, Ernest. and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mary Percival, Of Dexter
and Albert sevey and Mrs. Cora
Strout OF this town survive. He was
70 years of age.
SMlTHFIELD.
Mr. and Mrs. Hadley Richardson are
receiving congratulations on the birth Of
a daughter.
Mr.. Hughes passed Sunday with his
brother In Sidney and on his return Mon
day brought new horse with him.
Word has been received here of the
marriage Of Forest Reynolds and Miss
Mary Holmes. both of Winslow. Congrat-
ulations are extended.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
WAN

Every housewife in Kennebeo
County. to send their OLD WORN
OUT CARPETS to the Augusta Rug
Agency. and have them made into the
the home. Send for circulars and
shipping tags to Trouant. ana Hetes.
1853 Water Street, Augusta, Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16

King Maxwell Of Vanceboro has re-
Gently purchased valuable horse il
Calais. .-..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-16
SOMERSET.
WAL BORO.

TIE easter sale held by the ladies' OF
the N. =. church Tuesday afternoon: was
a financial success. The proceeds will be
used to purchase individual communion
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

riders rashsr than Of ths speed et 7thA
horses.
AT night come the tribal d&nnah
Learned professors Of the bureau -
sthnology and impeounious scrto1esrS
for the Sunday papers have tried -
often and failed 80 lamentabiy In the
attempt TO describe the Indian dGnce4
that 1t 81 useless to add another fatfars
to the list. A hundred fest or less from
the tent where the tomtom keeps drns
TO the rhythmic dance OF tbs werrtors
10 a photograph blaring forth reguns
and the latest Bowery hits. Coon songs
and thu latest popular music hall airs
blend strangely with savage oadsnces
that were old centuries before ths ptl-
xrins set foot On the rock % Ply
mouth
The vast majority OF those VINO at
tend the fairs OF the Grow nation are
Indians, although the number of white
visitors increases every season AZ
most Of the lodges whites are cordially
welcomed and treated with every con-
sideratton. 1t is unfortunate. however
that members of the superior race
SO often show themselves inferior 70
the untutored aborigfnes In good men-
nsrs. The averags whits man and
white woman seem entirely unable 20
comprehend that even an indian Is a
human being and peer and Ply into Sc
CreL places anu pElNato aAdAAo IN y ~
that Is very likely toe call forth
merited. but always dignihed, rebuke-
The Indian finds It hard TO tolerate the
impertinencs and soulless curiosity OF
the average tourist. and sometimes
makes known his displeasure by means
OF dramatic pantomimes that are
rather terrifying to persons who see
realistic imitation Of scalp lifting per-
formed for the first time. and more
than one Willie boy and Boston school,
ma'am have fed from a tepee. whose
owner they had grossly insulted, In the
belief that they had barely escaped
with their lives. However, no Indian
ever INDUCES in fear inspiring panto-
mime in the presence of a guest-even
II an uninvited and unwelcome one
unless provoked thereto by some un-
pardonable breach Of courtesy or good
manners. In view OF the gratuitous
insults TO which they are sometimes
subjected by prying sightseers, the fact
that they refrain from genuine scalp
lifting is proof positive that their civ
illzation is more than veneer
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

vegetable that grows In the northwest
Near at hand was q section In which
the dusky squaws displayed their skill
in drawnwork, lace. embroidery and
needlework. Just outside were the
ducks, chickens, geese. turkeys and
pigeons; with fat porkers. 1.-the hmbed
broncos and unwieldy steers near by.
Just a characteristic exhibition OF farm
products. livestock and poultry-equal.
perhaps, to similar Displays at the
average country fair the whole eoun-
try over, but noteworthy because every
article shown represented Soma dtvt-
sion Of Indian industry. One coult
stand IN the door Of the exhibition hall
and see the frowning bluffs OF the LIT
tie Big Horn. With the aid Of glass
Of ordinary power he could dfstin-
guish the shaft Of the Custer monu-
ment. The Indians are proverbially
reticent and random questions ad-
dressed to old warriors rarely elicit
much information; but any one familiar
with the throng was able to pick out
many a grizzled brave who had parttct-
pated IN the famous fight OF 81 years
before, when the Seventh cavalry and
Its dashing leader went down before
the overwhelming number OF their foes
Next to old Chief Plenty Coos ths
most interesting character In attend
ance at the Crow Indian fair IL Curly
General Clusters favorite indian scout
the only member OF Clusters forces
who survived the disastrous battle
(miscalled "rnassacre") OF the Little
Big Horn. Simply because he lived tc
tell the tale. many refuse to believe
that Curly was ever in the fight at all
However. his story of the battle was
oiroumstantial and was oorroborated BY
every fact that afterward came to light
and the Crows. Sioux. .Cheyennes and
other trihesme who participated fr
Crazy Horses victory seem to give ful
credit to Curly's claim.
At about q o'clock in the Afternoon
the races begin. This is whore the
Indians of the plains show to the bes
advantage Accustomed to the saddle
or to the borse's bare back-fror
infancy, the red men Of the northwes
have no superiors and very few sQual
as horsemen. and the races are con
Quoted with frenzied determination t
win that has no parallel on the famous
racetracks of civilization. Most ex
citing OF all are the relay races. II
which the contestants change mount
and saddles every half mile These ar
tests of the swiftness OF motion Of tn
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

finger nail and when the bird Is han
died to ascertain its weight Il Is given
the doped grain The referee may call
or a match II he has the least suspi-
cion as to the action OF the bird or IT'S
hackers.
Superstition plays an important part
with the average Filipino Should
cock GROW and not be answered by the
others near at hand. that cock Is con-
sfdered q sure winner and viii be
heavily backed By owner and friends.
The lighting cook plays no small
part IN tha Joys and tribulations or the
ordinary Filipino. Noncockers and
nonbettors contend that gambling is
the one great vice attendant at the
cockpit and without this feature inter-
est in the sport would lose It's popular
ity Sonettnss q Filipino goes TO the
cockpit with a feathsred warrior and
an empty pocketbook. having no coin
to bet but ready to match the bird and
letting some one else become It's hacker.
He loves 20 see the birds do battle.
betting or no betting
There appeared In q local paper
some time ago the following: "A Pacific
liner sailed yesterday for the orient
ana among the passengers were num-
Der Of government employees bound for
Manila One OF these Is bound TO make
quite stir in Manila sporting circles
as he Is taking back with him 2S
roosters OF lighting game stock 1t re-
mains to be seen II these birds will
hold thsiR ewu In ths coci<pits e
MAzdfAr
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27
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with . miniature scinnitar about three
and q half inches IN length. fastened
to the spur of the right leg; the knife
Is sharpened to the keenness of . rasor.
Now In the states gamecocks are fought
with steel gaffs about two and
quarter inches in length, one fastened
to the spur of each leg In the States
the birds are always trimmed. combs,
wattles, ear lobs, haclle feathers. wing
feathers and tail, while In Manila any
thing goes. Sometimes the eoub -
trimmed, but otherwise the fghtsr II
IN his everyday attire.
Now the birds are In the arena and
the bstting has started. What din
this perspiring, shouting crowd raises.
What with their "maputi maputi." or
.smapula' (the dark color one or the
light color one), shaking . handful of
pesos, tossing them into tho pit 10 ths
pool bog. one would think bye the Noise
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

string to his right leg. If one sees
bird he thinks will match his the
owners talk 1t over, netting the fight
ers and counting. the scales on the back
of the leg. AS soon as a match is made
they adjourn to the pit where the
birds are got ready to do battle
by. fastening the knife on the spur of
the right leg. This IL the leg on which
the string has been fastened, and as
that leg has had more exercise from
the constant pulling and jerking It II
stronger, so contains the kick" The
gameoock Of the Philippines IL usually
jap cross, large and strong, f1ies
high and hits with tremendous force.
while the chickens OF the States are
mostly shuflers and hit with a bill
hold
Aaaint the island birds are fought
under different methods than prevail
= ether countries. They are armed
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

to leave the inclosure to return at
some time later ia the day has but to
bare his arm on passing out and there-
upon Is stamped his return check. which
he shows to the gateman on his re-
entrance. The original admission fee
Is but 80 centavos. The pit Is squared
or q circular elevation surrounded by
wire netting. There are boxes In the
reserved section and betting circie,
while tier upon tier Of benches sur
round the outer edges
In the States matches are usually
made some time In advance, that IL,
two cookers agree to fight main and
a certain number OF birds are to fight.
giving and taking two ounces But not
so IN Manila. There they make the
matches on the ground. and these are
called hack fights. Sitting In q group
will be seen dozen or more E1lipinos.
each with q eameeoalk fastened With .
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

that he was In q stock esohanxA Even
the child cigarette vendsr has the est-
ting fever and risks . pesst4 On one
bird or the other.
The fighters ars now ready FOR TIE
combat and TO rife and axc4te the
cock each is given three recks at the
opponents ear lobA The glove is re-
moved from the knifs and the referee
gives the signal to drop the birds High
In the air the two fighters come To-
gsthsr, feathers ny, men shout and ths
batt1s 10 on In earnest A fight usually
ends with the death % ak least one o<
the birds and frequently both cocks
are killed In the fray
The sport Is on thu square. but now
and then a trick win creep IN such as
doping o bird, and once an invisible
silver network armo1 was used A bird
unav be dopsd In khes following ways .
grain e< ~vhaa4 n Inserted untss- The
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

tossing and exercising it In every form
and manner known to cookers to give
strength and speed. Much time and
care IS spent in training and condition
ing these fighters. and the courage
possessed by them is great. but there
remains question as to their game
ness in standing the gaff as is used
in fights as fought in the United States.
Sunday morning--for cock lighting is
permitted on Sunday and holidays only
tho Filipino with lighting cock
under his arm makes his way to the
cockpit: q number of which are to be
found on the outskirts Of Manila The
largest, Maybajo. Is located near
Caioocan.
Fighting starts in the morning and
is kept up throughout the day. Re-
freshments are served in the Enclosure
and the day is spent matching, fight
ing, betting and smoking. One wishing
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

gruous, OF course. but yet significant.
the scalps were old and offensive-mere
symbols of the past. The flag was
bright and new and resplendent-be
longing TO the future And If the old
warriors were nearly all gorgeous In
warpaint and gayly decked with
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27
Bv / .afavette Houchin

-HE cockpit forms one of the most
popular resorts for the Filipinos
Of different classes on the days
when combats are permitted.
ana AZ that time they are filled to
overaowin0 with a perspiring excited
crowd. eagerly following the fortunes
az the birds as they struggle for su-
,renacv or meet death IN the ring.
AS one passes through the streets
- Manila II Is noticeable how the
,rsroecock has It's place IN the homes
and shops OF the natives The motner
attends infants while the male mead OF
the family groons -ano trains ne
feathered fighters Squattins ~ ~
,-~o-,r6 Filipino will work and ex-
ercsse q bird for hours at a time, strok-
Ing and extending the wings ana beSs'
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

Close to sthe tepees In the prize COM
petition was the exhibition hall, diff
fering little In its interior arrangement
from similar halls in country fairs In
New England or the middle states
Here were turnips, beets, potatoes, cab
bages, cucumbers and every fruit and
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

feathers, carrying their warclubs and
scalping knives, 1t was noteworthy that
their boys, who brought up the rear,
were all clad in the neatly fitting uni
forms of the government schools.
The parade passed through each
tribal division of the camp and was
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27

then reviewed by Indian Agent Rey-
nolds. Then the warriors adjourned for
dinner Immediately after dinner every
one FASTENED across the Little Big
Horn to the fair grounds. The grand
prize OF the fair was for the neatest
and most perfectly appointed tepee.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-27
By John L. Cowan

10 institution Is more distinctively
I'M American than the country fair
Accordingly. the fact that the
Crow Indians have adontad &ha
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
veLAsouEz-sALAzAR.

AT o'clock this morning. in the
presence OF large number OF friends,
MFR. Joy Velasquaz and Miss Mary
Salazar were married In Sacred Heart
church. The ceremony was perform.
ed by Rev. Father Liciotti, music be.
ing furnished by Father Louis, while
a number OF the choir boys sang dur
Ing the impressive service. The bride
wore a beautiful dress of white China
silk. with veil and wreath. She carried
a bouquet of white carnations. Her
attendant, Mrs. C. Duran also wore
white and carried pink carnations. Mr..
Duran was best man. assisting the
groom to perform his arduous duty
creditably. The brides going away
dress was a pretty costume of royal
blue, with hat to match. This morn.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Velasquaz left for
Espanola. where they will visit friends
for time. thence to Santa Fe, return.
ing eventually to Ignacio where they
will make their future home. Mr.. We.
lasquez is an employe Of the Indian
agency. while his bride was at one
time employed at the Palace hotel.
We wish the couple happy and sue
cessful life together,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
GRAND FESTIVAL OPENING SAT
URDAY.

Red Men hall will De crowded TO its
capacity next Saturday evening to wit
ness the grand opening of eyerybody's
festival. This festival promises to be
the great event OF the season, iudg'
ing from preparations now IN progress
Early in the evening FeioAstinger S or
chestra will hold the center CT the
stage and the booths, decorations, re.
freshments and amusements VIII be SO
varied and enterprisins as to bring
joy to the hearts of all. On Monday
evening there wlll be a basket ball
game between the ntsn school and II.
tercollegiate teams ior when no extra
charge will be made beyond the gen.
eral 10 cents ADM 39i0n. And on Tues
day evening the great baby beauty
contest" viii take place. Each Of the
succeeding nights will have special fea
lures growing in interest and excite
ment until the close, on Saturday
November 2lst. A season ticket ad
mitting one person every evening O.
seven persons on evening for the low
price OF 90 cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango
Colo, November 4, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph
W. Branson of Bayfield,, Colo, who, on
April 13. 1904, made homestead entry
No. 2913 new serial No. 0656), for the
SWA of the SWA, section %, town
ship "a north, range 8 west, N. NJ. p.
M. has filed notice of intention to
make final Communication proof, to es.
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the register and re-
ceiver Of the United States land office
at Durango, Colo, on the 18th day OF
December, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Al
fred Patterson, Edward Gibson, Bar
ney Chronister. and Frank Akers. al
of Oxford, Colo.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Nov. s, 1908.
Last publication Dec. 10. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

and for this reason 1t stands every
one to be as saving of water as pos
sible.
The council met in special session
last night TO consider the matter and
1t was moved that new line be built
around the hill. On motion of Alder
man Scouton the resolution Of August
18th was rescinded and the notes held
by the city on land placed In the wa
ter fund, the same to be disposed of
at not less than par. The fire and wa
ter committee was empowered to be
SIN the repair work at the earliest
possible date. the mayor being In
struct to telegraph for prices for Ore
gon fire pipe and other material.
Council then adjourned until this
evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate of James l.. Russell, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
James l.. Russell, late of the county
qk.Aa Plata, In the state of colorado,
deceased. hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court
OF said La Plata county. at the court
house In Durango. In said county, on
Monday, the Both day of November. A.
d. 1908, at the hour of 10 o'clock a.
m. Of said day, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose Of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme'
diate payment to the undersigned.
Dated at Durango. Colorado, this
goth day of October, A. D. 1908.
CLEMENT L. RUSSELL.
Administrator OF the Estate Of Jamei
L. Russell, Deceased.
BENZ. b. RUSSELL. Attorney.
First pub, Oct. -, 1908.
kest ysb. New. u, 1sos-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
THE PIPE LINE BREAK.

The city pipe line is giving the
council considerable anxiety. The trou-
BILE is on the long hill just this side
Of Nelson's old saw mill. 1t seems
the hillside has been settling for some
time, caused partially by water seep
age and unknown causes. Engineer
Henderson informs us that II will re
quire new line for distance OF 5000
feet and the cost will be In the neigh
borhood of $4,000 to repair. there being
two plans under consideration. The
pipe line is still intact and water IL
running into the reservoir and 1t IL
believed the flow can be kept up unit
the new line Is completed. The pres
ent supply Of water In the reservoir
Is limited owing to the reservoirs be
Ing partially drained some weeka ago
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango
Colo, Oct. 13. 1908.

Colo, Oct. 13, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that Milton
G. Gentry of Allison, Colo, who, on
March 81, 1906, made homestead en-.
try No. 1889 new serial No. 0547),
for lots No. /, 2. 9 and 4. section IS
township 32 north, range west, n
M. P. NJ, has filed notice Of intention
to make final commutation proof, TO
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the register and re
ceiver of the United States land office
at Durango. Colo, on the goth day Of
November. 1908.
Claimant names as Witnesses: Da.
vid B. Sawyer of Allison, Colo; Henry
r. Scouton of Durango. Colo; William
w. McEwen, Jr., of Durango, Colo
and Emery Brown of Allison, Colo.
G. II. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Oct. Is, 1908.
Last publication Nov. 19. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

The article appearing In the Demo
crat this morning bears the earmarks
OF party who has done everythinp
in his power to prevent a settlement
being tissue of falsehood almost
from start to finish. Here is a sam.
pie lie:
Again, the bids weer advertised
for thirty days and they know
what was expected when thew
came here. Why all this tomfool-
cry now? Why do, they ask for
further extension OF thirty days
now, in which to make good? Ia
1t not in reality new bluff to
gain another continuance of the
criminal case against Freeman and
others? We believe 1t is and don't
hesitate to so assert The bids
were opened at $3.50 a. IN. Monday.
November 2. 1908. They have had
week in which to make good 'by
sufficient amendment, but they
don't come in for some reason or
other. Receiver Boyle and the
district attorney are altogether
too lenient. They should get busy.
The writer of the above knew 1t to
be an absolute falsehood, but the Dem.
ocrat publishes 1t to continue its line
OF deception and its efforts to cheat
depositors out of their money and to
crafty its spleen against the bank
officials. The Democrat lies when IT
says the bids were opened last Mon.
day morning or Receiver Boyle does
The Herald reporter called on Mr.
Boyle Thursday afternoon and Mr.
Boyle stated no bids had been opened
and that he did not know when they
would be-that he was busy making
up report. Mr.. Poole and the bank
officials were denied information upon
which TO base bid and they did not
know until Saturday the bid would
not be accepted. Therefore the state.
ment in the Democrat is lie and we
can prove It. 1t is about time the de
positors had a say instead of the
Democrat rabble.