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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

a reward Of $3.50 is now offered for
information that will lead 10 the arrest
and conviction If any person or per
sons guilty Of causing the fire at Sea
side Grang" han. Belfast. on the night
of Jan. l. The Grange offers $3.50, the
city a like amount and at meeting of
the executive committee of the Nation
al Board of Fire Underwriters, held in
New York City. Jan. 23. voted to offer
d reward Of $3.50 for the same purpose.
Detectives are still at work on the
matter and strong efforts are being
taken - find the guilty party or
parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
A GREAT SERMON.
Prominent Chicago Pastor So Char
acterzes Presidents Message.

Chicago. Feb. 4--Rov. AMI &.
Dickson. of Moody church. on" of the
largest congregations in Chicago. conf
pared in an interview last night
President Roosevelt To tn" Prophet
Isaiah crying the nations sins and de-
ciared that Mr.. Roosevelt is the first
of all Presidents t" apply uninter-
ruptedlE Christian principles to every
day life and to the enforcement of III"
law.
It prayer meeting EARLIER in the
Great Northern theatre, Rev. Dickson
declared that President Roosevelts
latest messas" to Congress is one Of
the greatest sermons ever written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

CATARRH Of the respiratory organs
~ is a common ailment in Canada for
at least two-thirds of the year.
This condition is no doubt caused by
the long, severe winters experienced in
this part of the continent.
Therefore, when Peruna was discov-
cred by Canadian people to be reliable
remedy for these catarrhal diseases, it
at once became a popular medicine, not
only among individuals and in families,
but in the great hospitals, where it was
used IS preventative and relief in
hundreds Of cases.
These institutions do not hesitate to
give their endorsement of the remedy
which has been so helpful in the treat
ment of their poor and sick.
Among these institutions is that of
the Sisters of Good Shepherd, who gave
the following endorsement:
The Peruna Company,
Columbus, Ohio,
Having used Peruna for the past few
months, for our sick and poor, we are
happy to say that 1t has given Us great
satisfaction.
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd,
August 20, 1905.
Montreal
After continued use of the remedy,
this institution has found no reason to
change its good opinion of the remedy
and expresses its satisfaction in the fol-
lowing terms:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

In a bulletin printed in Japan Professor
OmoIi reports 4 singular phenomenon
which at Edcd the passage Of a cyclone
near TCkio. There was fitting of the
earths surface in one direction the
storm approached and in the ether ,iirec-
ten after it had gone Both movements
registered at the professors chronological
observatory, indicated a sinking of the
earth where the atmospheric pressure was
lowest. Tho expert accounts for it by
surprising that suction at the storm CEN
ter raised the level of tho ahiacnnt sea.
and thus imposed an abnormal burden on
the bottom Of the ocean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
LEWISTON SENDS HELP.
Famous Androscoggin, Hose No. 3, and
Fifteen Men by Special.

Lewiston, Ne. Feb 4-In answer to
a call from Berlin. \. H., for help in
fighting a contagration which threat
ems t. wipe out the entire business
section of the city. Lewiston sent the
famous Androscogsin engine. House
Reel No. 3. and IL men under Capt
Holmes. The crew left here about II
O'Clock tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

The CU5h0SsceCuntee Teachers Club
VIII acid another T2ecting at 80
Thursday evening * si:e High school
building. One of the speakers of the
evening will be State Supt. Smith ana
TINS alone is enough to warrant an in
teresting meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

The dog poiSoner is again at work
and Woe be to him if he is found out.
This time he seems to he combining his
work to the vicinity of the upper end
o. Water street and several cInines
and cats have died from his work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
! O ] he:
jBLIC::

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known to modern medical science:
This remedy is FARNHAM'S
KIDNEY TABLETS. They contain
the most valuable substances known
70 ancient, medieval or modern
scientific research. This remedy is 50
compounded that it meets the most
severe cases Of kidney troubles. aHd
beneficial results Will be brought
about by the use Of but one box Of
these Wurld-Hcnowned Kidney Tab
lets
The first ingredient entering into
Farnham's Kidney Tablets is Saw
Palmetto. q purely vegetable sub
stance that has been used by the best
physicians in all ages of the world for
difficult kidney diseases.
The saconI ingredient is Buchu. It
is not only known by medical men az
a great kidney medicine but by the
world at large as one of the best sub
stances that can possibly enter into a
preparation.
The third ingredient is Queen Of the
Meadow. Everybody knows what it is.
1t is world renowned for its unex-
celled medicinal value in all forms OF
severe cases Of kidney troubles.
Last but not least, Citrate of Lithia |
All medical works speak very highly |
of Lithia Citrate for difficult and |
serious kidney and bladder troubles
Here we have four of the best SUBJ |
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the cure of kidney diseases, carefully !
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ONE HUNDRED TABLETS in each
box only soc. Sold by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

On complaint of Maurice Williams
Of Randolph. Ernest Duffy, also of
that place, was arrested and yesterday
morning given a hearing charged with
the larceny of % pounds of lead Junk
Judge Larrabee heard the case and
discharged Duffy. as there was not
enough evidence against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

il, clerk hire ana Sllun III cost Of w
animation ana inspection of agencies,
ct;'.
There was paid t" ?61.371 pension
'rs in tn" last fiscal year TIN, total sum
Of &13S.63n.S94
The total pensions paid for all wdr,
and of the regular establishment sine
tn" foundation of the republic lltS
been $;.J9N HIJ.32
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

The dealers in valentines are now TX
hiLiting their stock ana some very
very pretty ones are seen. A large
number OF postal valentines will b.
seI.t as all the dealers have them AMI
the postal tad is very popular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

City Marshal Andrews was called T..
tie New Mills yesterday afternoon t.
arrest a drunken man who was max
ing trouble. After a hard trip down
he landed him safely in the station and
this morning the man will be given Il
hearing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

5. w. Talbot. who supplies the local
demand for ice. Is in hopes TO be run
ming il into his houses not later thnn
the first of next week. He is now Gull
tivating his field above the bridge and
will begin when it reaches IL inches in
thickness. At present there are 10
inches of clear ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
AID FROM PORTLAND.
Engine, Company and Hose Leave oy
Special for Berlin.

Portland Me, Feb. An response to a
can for assistance for the fire at Berlin.
y. H.. tonight. an engine. a company Of
hremen and Il quantity of hose were
taken on Il special train which left al
1875 O'Clock for that city. Tie call was
about 1NIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
NEWS.
kENHEBEC,
WEEKS MILLS.

Miss Nerda PCrCival has returned TO
Pittstield. after having been at home
during the past week with bad cold
Mrs. sylvester and little daughter
Dorothy of WaterViile. tieorg,. Souie
of North Palt rm", Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson of Portland and Mrs. Bertha
Jaqueth We're guests at the Riverside.
Inn over Sunday.
Mrs Sarepta Holloway died at her,
HON" here Tuesday morning. Feb. 4.
aftcr a long ana painful illness Of or
gam" hcart disease and other comDli-
cations. She was tonderly cared Cor
during her long illness by her youngest
daughter, with whom she has always
lived. Her age was II years. The flu
neral services will be held at her late
h"ni" ut ! o'clock Thursday Re-
George Weeks and Rev o. A. = May
berry officiating. Interment will be
made in the family lot at North Wind
sor. Mrs. Holloway has resided in this
time has won the love and respect uf
all who knew her. She was an earnest
Christian. u good neighbor and a kind
and indulgent mother. Four children.
Mrs Edward Pierce Mrs. Fred Weeks
and Laforcst Holloway of this place.
and Mrs. II. l.. Chadwick of Bridge
water. Mass. IS grandchildren and
two great grandchildren survive. be-
sides a host of other relatives and
friends The people of this community
express their sympathy to the be-
,.ayp1 family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

tuesday morning was the coolest Of
the winter so far and the thermometers
registered from 10 to II degrees below
zero. Luckily there was no wind and
the cold was not felt so much as has
been some If the other mornings when
the mercury was only down to zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Tic body Of an unknown colored man
was found Tuesday on the roof Of a four
story tenement house at s. Anderson
street, Boston, and from its battered con-
dition murder is suspected. The man was
abou, - years Of age ard a ~, saetlissys
height. The police are investigating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

TIE members of the Eureka Club very
pleasantly entertained their friends at
whist and dancing last evening at the
j. O. o. F. hall. The banquet hall was
used, and here whist was enjoyed until
about 10 O'Clock, when dancing was taken
up until late hour. Radclif's Orches-
ira furnished the music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

y new rope has recently been in
sealed at tho Sn"w-Hazzard shoe shop
Tor transmitting the power from one
shop to another. 1t broke yesterday
forenoon and il was necessary to shut
down the shop tor the remainder Of the
forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

The cold weather of the past few
days has accomplished wonders for
the Ice track at Hallowell, on which
local owners of good horse flesh are
wont 20 put the fast ones through
their PAGES, so that there is now IL
good thickness of ice on the course.
over which the first driving is sched-
uied to take place Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Mrs. Edward Chailis returned tn b !
home at MciroSe Highlands, Mass,
yesterday, after 4 few days visit with
her father. II. II. Eldridgc. Chestnut
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Stated convocAtion If LebanoI Roy
al Arch Chapter This evening ana 4
full attendance IS requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

W. W. McCutcheon has severed his
connection with the wHaZZard Co.
in this city and went yesterday "a Au-
burn, where he will probably b" en-
rlOycl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

The funeral Of the late Cclon LcI;.
iooden viii be held at the family resi-
dcncc, IS Lincoln avenue, al 1879
O'Clock this forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

There will he Il Young Peoples So
cial at II" First Baptist parsonage
Thursday evening Of this week. A gen
eidl invitation is extended t. All to lie
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
GARDINER.
Telephone 48-4.

Gardiner citizens will confer q favor by
leaving or teiephoning Items Of news In
terest to the Journals Gardiner editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

George Gordon and son went t,
BrocktOn yesterday. where they will
pass 4 few days 1T their former home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

The now valentine post cards re-
ceiv'd at Bcane's are very pretty ana
Catchy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

F. S. Smith & Co. are in it for
another fire and water sale" This
time fortunately, it was none Of theirs.
but the goods they will soon advertise
to sell come from the Portland fire.
There will be lots Of bargains from
other places th5y have collected IT,
gether to surprise and please their
custorl.srs Look zsnon Joreaha. ad98ig7
ing particulars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Ms. c. X. Hall returned last evening
fror a visit Of a week at her formc,-
hon. at Weston. Mass. While there hcl'
father was stricken III and died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
NORTH WIN DSOR.

Asel Robinson is i'll and confined 10
the house.
Eassar Jones was eight years old
Feb. . He celebrated his birthday
Monday and was much pleased with
two gifts. a pair of suspenders and a
jackknife.
Ezra and Pearl Merrill are market
ing hay at Augusta at a good price.
Rev. Mr.. Jones has been i'll for sew
eral days past with Il grip cold, but is
convalescent.
Minnie Merrill and daughter. Matte
who have been visiting at Augusta
have returned home.
Sumner Barton recently purchased q
fancy yoke of cattle of Wright Hisler.
Horatio Harrington was recent
guest of Orrin Merrill and family
William Caswell of Erskine Acad-
envy was in Waterville last Saturday
in the interests of the Pinnacle" of
which he is the assistant business
manager.
The Ladies' Union will meet at the
Baptist parsonage this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Miss Marguerite Sears loft ytster-
DAY f.r weeks visit with her sistc?
AL Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

4 meeting Of the Humane Society
will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon
at the Public Library rooms and bus
mess Of Importance will come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
10 Below at 3 This Morning.

The thermometer at Means store al
this morning registered 10 below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Charles Vaughan returned a. Wis
caSSet yesterday. aftc! visit of
week with friends in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

The A. Q. L. W. will hold another Of
il: popular dances 1T the hall tomrr-
row evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Daniel L. Buckley.

Daniel J.. Buckley passed away at
2l5 This morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Twombly left
yesterday for - short visit with friends
at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

II. T. Weeks Of Bangor * visiting
his sister. Miss Cora Weeks, at Ran
dolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Charles Gray returned yesterday
from Il weeks visit at Boston and vi
cinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Experience in England shows that in
towns supplied with soft water tn
death rat j. 1872, while in towns tina;
nave q supRly Of. hard ter it is enly
1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Little Harold Pomrny Is very i'll At
his home on Main street. Farmingdalc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-05

Or. u. r. Fields IL making a short
business triD AT Skowhegan.
Evening star., 1908-01-17
DELAY IN MAIL DELIVERY.
Citizens of Garfield Complain of In
adequate Service.


AT meeting of the Garfield Citizens.
Association held the evening of the 18th
instant at the chemical engine house on
Anger avenue complaints were presented
regarding the delay in delivery Of mail in
that section. W. A. Carroll presided. and
stated that investigation of the matter
shows that with heavy mail it is i'm
possible for the carriers to cover their
routes in the time prescribed in conse-
quence Of which mail is returned to the
substation day after day undelivered. w.
H. Lewis. secretary. stated that the mat
Ter OF an additional daily delivery had
been taken up with the department
X. ). Ambush of the committee on
transportation promised a full report at
the next meeting.
\ resolution was adopted indorsing the
selection OF \. i. Stuart as superintendent
OF public instruction. and favoring his
permanent retention such.
u. RI. Barnes. speaking for the special
committee appointed to investigate alleged
discrimination against local teams on
improvements. stated that the charges
are borne out 50 far as the investigat ion
has extended and that full report will
be submitted a the next meeting
A. j.. Smith of the committee on streets
and lights reported that request had been
made for additional lights and that the
matter of street improvements rests with
Congress. The lack OF water supply was
brought up. and upon the statement of
the president that District men are at
present working on one public we'll in the
section. and that assurances had been
given that another well VIII be opened on
Anger avenue in the near future further
consideration was deferred Messrs. John
anderson and Theo. Eskrdge were admit
ted to membership.
Evening star., 1908-01-17
AVENUE PROPERTY VALUES.
ESTIMATES ON LAND ON SOUTH
SIDE.
Senator Nelson's Fear of Deprecia-
tion Not Warranted by Record
of Last Four Years.

That danger of depreciation in the value
sylvania avenue between 18th street and
the Botanic Garden. suggested by Sena-
tor Nelson few days ago, when he OBJ
1ected to vote on the Hepburn bill. is
remote is shown by an analysis of facts
ard Ggures
Square 226, which the Senate has de-
cided is desirable as a site for a home
Tor the Department or Justice is at
the western end of the territory advo-
Gated by the Hepburn hill as the proper
place for the government buildings OF the
future. and is occupied by Chase's Thea
ter. the G. A. X. building and other
structures. The property in this square
was last assessed in 1904 the usual
two-thfrds valuation basis. The total
assessment on the 13.J54 square feet of
ground contained in the block is S26g. .597
ana on the improvements. S1T2.600 This
would give the square a taxable value of
S+-i9d tour years ago, or a real value
Of $500 1876
Based upon sales made within the last
three Years. rental values and prices
quoted by some of the owners. fair
estimate of the value of the property at
this time, 1t is believed is approximately
10000. This shows an increase of
S6lO,.O1 over the figures of 1904, and
does not indicate that slump is in
sight.
The following table from the tax as
SCISSORS records shows the lots. the square
feet contained In each and the assessed
Value OF the ground and improvements:
Evening star., 1908-01-17
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO MEET.
Plans in View for Celebrating NC
Kinley's Birthday Anniversary.

A meeting of the United States Histori-
cal Society has been called by President
Harry A. Colman for tomorrow evening
in the rooms of the association in the
Munsey building. The purpose of the
session will be to complete arrangements
for the celebration of the anniversary of
the birth OF the late President William
Mckinley which will take place the even
Ing of January ~. at the Metropolitan NJ.
E. Church. John Marshall place.
The tentative program. as arranged by
Col. George S Benson. chairman of the
celebration committee. and Col. Nj. A.
Winter. embraces addresses on the life,
services and character of the late PresI-
dent by Rev. Frank NJ. Brsto,. pastor Of
the Metropolitan Church: Auditor w. +.
Andrews of the Treasury Department. and
former United States Senator Thurston.
The program of music will include solos
by Prof. McFall. selections by section
Of the United States Marine Band.
through the courtesy of Assist Stant Secre
tary OF the Navy Newberry. and the sing
ing of Mckinley's favorite hymn, Lead.
kirdly Light" and The Star-Spangled
Banner by Mrs. Inez Seymour McCon-
nell. with organ accompaniment, and Sc
lections by Col. A. p. Tasker.
President Coman and Chairman Benson
have invited the public to attend and
learn more about "the great. good man
who served his country well as SO dier, cit
iZen. Christian statesman and President"
Evening star., 1908-01-17
IN ANNUAL REUNION.
Thirty-Seventh Gathering of K. F.
r. Society at Ebbitt House

Men of the army and navy. bankers and
men of commercial and professional af-
fairs. comprising the membership of the
II. +. Z. Society. met in thirty-seventh
annual reunion last night at the Ebbitt
House. Beginning its existence in 1871.
and being Incorporated in 1872 the or
ganiZation has passed through the stages
of It's youth and has never missed ceIe-
brating its anniversary at the Ebbitt
House. The society was originally COM
posed of youths about fourteen years of
age. VINO nave since held together. others
having been admitted as members in the
meantime. The very first meetings We're
held in the White House. it is said. when
President Grants sons were among the
pioneer members of the h. F. R.
There was cheerful spirit Of fraternity
a bout the banquet tables last night. those
who surrounded the festive board inclnd-
ing DR.. W. II. Cox. Henry F. Davis, Wal
ter Chew William b. lie Due. ]. Blake
Kendall. Joseph cuyler Hardy, j. Law
renee Heap. Albion *. Paris. Frank e.
Smith, Anthony C. Addison. B. Miller
ers. Rev. W. Tayloe Snyder and Frank b
Martin.
Telesrams and letters were received
from the following members of the fra
ternitv who were unable TO be present !:
Lucius NJ. Cuthbert of Denver Col: b. l,
Dent. New York; Frank Johns, Philadel-
phia: Gus Amy. San Diego, Cal: Gist
Blair Blair Lee. p. c. Steven. U.SA: DR..
+. NJ Nesmith John f. Paret. Sweet Wa
ter. Tex: Willis Paris. Los Angeles.
Cal; NJ. b. Kerr. Berkeley CAL Lieut..
Col Frank Hibbs and Col. Thomas NJ.
Wood United States Marine Corps
After w. I'll. Fox. historian. read items
from various sources concerning MEM
ber.; Of tha society Henry Z. Davis made
brief address on The X. f. r."