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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21
CLEARS THE COMPLEXION
OVERNIGHT
PimpIes, Rash, Eruptions, Etc, Quickly
Eradcated by New Skin Remedy.

Ever since its discovery, poslam. the
new skin remedy, has, in its extraordi-
nary accomplishments, exceeded the
most sanguine expectations of the emf
nent specialist who gave it to the
world. 1t has cured thousands of cases
of eczema and eradicated facial and
other disfigurements of years stand
ing. The terrible itching attending
eczema is stopped with the first appli-
cation, giving proof of its curative
properties at the very outset.
In less serious skin affections, such
as pinples, rash, herpes, blackheads
acne, BARRIERS itch, etc, results SHOW
after an overnight application, only
a small quantity being required to Ell
feet a cure Those who use poslam
for these minor skin troubles should
Immediately secure one of the special
5O-cent packages recently adopted to
meet such needs. Both the 5O-cent
package and the regular 81 jar may be
obtained in Augusta at Coughlin's
Pharmacy and other leading drug
stores.
Samples for experimental purposes
may he had free of charge by writing
direct to the Emergency Laboratories,
50 West TWenty-tifth Street, New
York CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Capt. r.. r. Philbrook of Portland was
in the city yesterday on business con-
nected with the department of aSricul-
turc Capt Philbrook reports that the
work which the State is doing in fight
ing the gypsy moth is going steadily on
and that good progress is being made,
but that there is yet a great deal to be
done in the southern and western part
of the State. A close watch is being
kept on the locality at the National
Home at Togus. where an infestation
was found several years ago, but so far
nothing has been found to indicate the
presence of the moths there and it is
hoped that the infestation has been
stamped out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21
New Pictures at Opera House Today.

In selecting the subjects for today's
display of moving pictures at the Opera
house Manager Cuddy has considered
the tastes of his patrons who have be-
come connoiseurs in the practice Of
witnessing the display of the cameras
triumph and the application of mute
dramatic effort by some well known
actor folks. The list of pictures for
today and tomorrow include Doctors
Dodge" Trials OF a Gypsy Gentle
man" and "Circumstantial Evidence"
The Cannons in their comedy sketch
and the Houghtons in their big act of
gymnasts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

The two boys who were taken in by
the police Wednesday night on sus-
picion that they might be the Drown
and McCallum boys who are missing
from the State School for Boys, We're
allowed to go yesterday forenoon. One
of the boys resembled the description
given for young Drown. but when il
came to the matter of the scar on the
left thumb, with which Drown was
credited, the scar was found to be on
the hand of the other boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21
.ApA1NTxKIrcH s1Nk.

Inexitchen sink can be kept as clean and
oemtyfs tea cuD-and why should it not be7
Rc-and-span housewife insists that her
sank snail be as clean as the china washed in it.
1ne problem Is simple: merely rinse the
ank thoroughly with warm water and Gold
lust alter eachdish-washing. Make this suds
10 sne oish-pan. and thus remove the last par
tacle oIErease from that much-used utensil.
Gold Dust has the peculiar quality OF dis
Po!vi4g, and cutting grease. 1t is, therefore.
valuable. not only for keeping the sink and
pans4 eeet and clean. but for keeping the sink
trap fnd pipes clear.
These will never become clogged with grease
u CON Dust and plenty OF hot water be used
1or Nalhing the sink each morning and
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Deputy Sheriffs Vickery and Bucklin
visited the Riverside Hotel Thursday
noon in search of Intoxicating liquors
and found quite a quantity, the lot IN
GLIDING II quarts of whiskey, about s..
quarts of rum and a quart of gin. John
Darmen. the alleged proprietor of the
hotel. was taken before the court and
furnished bail for appearance this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

The following intentions of marriage
have been recorded at the office of the
city clerk during the week: George
Paro and Helen Lambert of Augusta;
Edward Mellus of West Newton Mass,
and Marion Heath of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

One of the enjoyable occasions of the
week was the entertainment of a small
party of friends by Mrs. Mabel
Spinney at her home on State street
last evening. The time was devoted 20
the game Of whist, refreshments We're
served and everybody had a good time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

The members of the highway com
mittee. Aldermen Holway. Taber and
Dutton and Councilmen Bodwell,
Shaw and Hanks, accompanied BY
Mayor Johnson, inspected the highways
on the east side of the river yesterday
morning, and will inspect those on the
west side today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

authority ON matters chronological sta
ted yesterday that 40 years ago on that
date we had a snowfall of four of five
inches, which is. in view of the wealth
er of thepast six weeks, considered not
at all remarkable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

An interesting display of bird sup
plies at BoWditch & Webster's in
cludes suntlower, canary, hemp and
rape seeds, millet, cuttlefish, mama,
soEg-food and insect powder. They
sell only the best seeds and guarantee
them fresh and free from adulteration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Capt. Melville Smiths new knocka-
bout which he recently purchased at
Boot nbay arrived on the steamer Is
lander Wednesday evening and was
hauled out the lake yesterday morn
ing. Capt. Smith win have her ready
to go into commission within short
time and it is expected that she will
show some lively PAGES when regatta
time gets along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Edward Redmond and Charles
Knowles, two of the well-known brook
trout fishermen of the city, have re-
turned from a trip to one of their
favorite brooks. and brought home a
string of about so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Joseph II. Labreck and Fred z.
Hilton have moved their places of bust
ness into the store on the west side of
Water street formerly occupied by
Randall & Peaslee, Mr.. Labreck oc-
cupyinS the south half as a barber
shop and Mr. Hilton the north half as
icwelry store. and both are very com
fOrtably located
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21
Daily kennebet journal
Y eIeph0no 135

cards - thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions Of respect, ETC.. will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
entertainments whose object II the
raising Of money, will be charged 1t
the rate Of fifteen cents . line.
Advertising notices, news form will bs
excluded from our local columns.
except such - refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will .be run under .
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer q favor
BY notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

r. ]. Sheehan, travelling passenger
agent for the Clyde Line of steamships,
who had been in the city Wednesday
on matters of business. left on Train "A
yesterday morning for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

o. p. Robbins & Son are ready with
an unbroken stock native grown bed
dung and towering plants. Asters in
separate colors; better order by tele-
phone early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

The schooner William II. Davenport,
which had been discharging a cargo of
coai for the Kcnnebec Light & Heat Co.
WAS towcd down river yesterday fore
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Charles E. and DR. A. II. Sturtevant
accompanied by their wives left yes
terday noon for Guiford to attend the
funeral Of their father, the late l.. II.
Sturtevant, which will be held in that
town this afternoon. The trip was
made in DR.. Sturtevants car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Mrs. F. f. Drake of Pennington. for
mcrly of this city, is visiting in Man
chester for a few days, the guest OF
Miss Mary Il. Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Among the births which have been
recorded at the office OF the city clerk
is that of daughter who was born 10
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M. Bronson, Feb.
"a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21
Friday, May ~, 1909.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Daniel Regain of Gage street is max
ing some improvements on his resi-
dence in the way of building a piazza
thereto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

The Smith Grammar school baseball
team defeated the Williams Grammar
school team to 4 yesterday afternoon
at PettingilFs Corner. The batteries
We're Prout and Cole and Harvey and
Miller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Friends of Mrs. Daniel w. Ward will
regret to learn that she is i'll at her
home on Elm street, suffering from a
severe attack Of scfatic rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

Charles w. Jones, clerk of courts, left
yesterday morning on train 127 for
Enfield, where he will enjoy his an
nual fishing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21
( H0W'S YOUR LIVER?

The principal work Of the liver is the
ssare,ion Of bue--a golden brown. much
iase-iiie substance, composed of certain
liver. elements or salts, mucus ana coioi
ing matter 1t is the natural ah'isePtiG
ansia cathartic of the bowels. a TORPID
liver means deficient bile secretion. @hisii
later means constipation with It's a.'eho
Ing evils. ------,-.s. -i,;;,-,,..aot mart
Pie bile plays a most important par
in surornotins hes,icny +tts~stl"h It's az
seute results in congestion of the boWciS;
with indigestion. aAd 10 correct TINS ana
secure healthy bile secretion smith flhe
autTi and Butternut PhiS have very
messs with the bilious HEADACHE. driving
the yfecal contents out of the body. when.
~ Iermitted TO remain, would poison the
whole svsto,n and rapidly undermine the.
general health. - ,,,,,
Never permit Yourself to become bilious
A sick headache. n sudden attack OF in
disel,ion or a fitful diarrhoea with dlzZ-
ness and a yellow-coated tongue call for
a he prompt use of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-21

'TfaksiA - by far the best remedy to empty
the bowels and relieve contested con
Iiitiora- they act as a true tonic to the
liver sbreventing as well curing con-
stIpation one or two of these pills taken
every night mildly stimulates the liver and
cofrects biliousncss without the driving
qua - se effects OF harsh drugs Their
gentle laxative action especially commends
fhkn, e ladies' who hloat after eating
a MI p i subject to periodical headac hes.
I'd secure n healthy secretion of bile, thus
establishing perfect bowel regularity. these
1it{Iet Nils possess merits peculiarly their
0yvn not found in other remedies. Physi-
clans use and recommend. They form no
h:df,it You should always keep them on
hand 2 j. These little Vegetable Pills VIII
mard off many ills and they
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
BRADSHAW WOMAN DYING.
Two Men in Shooting Array May
Survive.

spee.al % Tfs Washinrtoa Hc-uld
Big stone Gap. Va. July The Brad
shaw woman. who was shot by James
Nays IN a fight OF jealousy yesterday
morning Gt Anddlesboro, ky, is slowly
sinking and cannot live.
She has not lived with James Brad
shaw. her husband. for some time. Dur
ing her stay OF q few months at Norton.
two married men. = W. hays. and r.
Z. Culoerston. paid attention 20 her.
The night before the shooting NAYS
took her % NIGdlesbOro. Ky, and Cul-
bertson followed. The story IS that she
deserted NAYS and went with CuIbertson.
Mays then sought and found them. and
shot the woman first IN the back and
then IN the side. Turning on CuIbertson
no fred once. the ball passing endways
through his arm. He then turned the
weapon on himself and aimed for the
heart, but the ball ranged upward.
The nfJh and last bullet ne sent through
his abdomen and drawing his knife he
cut several ugly gashes IN his neck. but
did not reach a fatal spot. He then 6is-
appeared and was found later in a corn
field near town.
Mays IS a man OF family and was a
locomotive engineer in the Louisville and
Nashville yards at Norton CuIberoson
also has family AT COebarn. where he
IS manager OF the electric lightning plant
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
MANY BOARDS ABOLISHED.
West Virginia Concentrates Author
ity in One Body.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Charleston ". Va, July 1-At mid
night nearly all the boards Of directors
which have been In charge OF the State
institutions passed out Of existence, and
the new State board Of control assumed
charge OF them. At the last session OF
the legislature law was enacted provid-
ing for board Of control Of their mem
bers which should have charge Of all the
State institutions instead OF having one
board for each institution
The following boards are dissolved to-
day: Board Of regents, State University,
board Of regents, State normal schools:
directors, Keyser preparatory school;
directors West Virginia coIored institute:
directors Blueeeld institute; board Of
regents, school for deaf and blind: d.
rectors reform school for boys; directors
Montgomery preparatory school; direct
Ors West Virginia Industrial home for
boys; directors Montgomery preparatory
school; directors West Virginia Industrial
home for girls; directors insane asyluus:
directors miners hospital; directors
State penitentiary.
The following boards remain in charge
Of their respective institutions:
The State board Of health, humane So
ciety. trustees. Berkeley and Springs.
State property. State vaccine agents.
board of embalmers. board OF pharmacy.
and board Of dental examiners.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
NEWOFFIGERSNAMED
e. c. Marchant Heads Sun
day School Association.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE MADE
of office OF General
Secretary, Future Conventions I'm
April, and Enlargfng Executive
Committee Are recommendation
debtedness on the Increase.
specia, 70 ms Washington Herald

1S0llAA 70 ALlu washington dtE4A44
Charlottesville, Va. July 1.-The vlr-
ginia Sunday School Association to-day
elected officers as follows: President, H.
Clay Narchant. Charlottesville; vice pres-
idents. DR.. A L. Phillips, Richmond; !;
Rev. T. J. Taylor. Norfolk; Rev. J. L.
Watts. Richmond; Rev. II. D. c. Mac
Lachlan. Richmond; c. c. Ryan, Nor
folk; Jacob Unlaug, Richmond; Rev.
William A Barr. Lgnohburg; W, c. Hoo
yer. Timbervine; "A. z. Householder. Low
ettsville; Rev. R c. Driska. Herndon:
treasurer. J. w. Borum, Norfolk; chair
man executive committee. De Witt Crane,
Newport News
At to-day's session OF the association
the report OF the executive committee.
giving en- interesting resume OF the work
accomplished since the last convention
IN Roanoke fifteen months ago. was sub
mitted- The following Recommendations
were made by the committee;
B1rst-The continuance CT the employ
nent OF a general secretary, with the
understanding that he conduct the work
principally by correspondence from his
place OF business, devoting only a part
Of his time. That the department super
intendentS and other available experts
Cincluding the general secretary be sent
into the field from time to time, espe-
cially TO as many OF the local conven-
tons as possible-the whole expense OF
same not to exceed 50 per cent Of the
amount pledged for the current year.
Second-The election Of a central COM
nlittee. 20 consist OF men who VIII take
IL upon themselves 20 shoulder the re-
sponsibilities Of the association.
Third-That the convention be held. as
formerly, in April. and at a place easy
OF access for large part OF the State.
Fourth-The addition OF az least six
members TO the executive committee, the
term OF each three to expire IN one and
three years, respectively This. in order
that the differ ent sections OF the State
may be better represented.
The report shows that there are or
ganizatiOns at this time in forty counties
and six cities out OF 100 counties and
eighteen cities. Some Of these, however
need the touch OF an experienced or
ganiZer.
The financial report showed the fol-
lowing items: Indebtedness at the last
convention. Sg5Os4; total receipts since
last convention, S2.0S054. total expenses.
s.. 7S5-23; deficit for fifteen months. S6536S;
total Indebtedness TO date, S.So633: IN
paid pledges OF 1893. S497.Sl; cash on hand,
s560S. total deficit II all pledges were
paid. a,0o0.4; increase OF Indebtedness
since the Roanoke convention, Sl00S0.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
SILK MILL BEGINS WORK.
Buena Vista Adds New Industry to
It's Long List.
special 70 me washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Buena Vista, Va, July Wheels In
another new industry began turning to-
day. The new silk mill commenced oper-
ations. giving employment to a large
number OF persons This new enterprise
puts Buena Vista In the front ranks OF
the smaller Virginia cities as a manufac-
turing center. Over 100 men are now
employed in the furnaces. tanneries. pa
per mills extract works. foUndries. brick
yards, and planning mills IN this terri
tory
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
CHARLOTTESVILLE WEDDINGS.
Miss Slower weds Julius Lyon, q
North CarOIfnfan.

Charlottesville. Va. July Julius J.
Lyon, son OF prominent tobacconist Of
Ayden, y. c., end Miss Evelyn Gilbert
Slower were married 81 L o'clock this
morning az the residence OF the brides
aunt Miss Stover. IN this city. Rev.
Henry (. johnson. OF the First Methodist
Church, officiating. The only attendant
was Mss Nina Lee Wilson. OF Abe
marie. who acted as maid o. honor. Mr.
and Mrs Lyon left on the noon train
Tor an extended bridal trip South They
VIII make their home in Ayden.
Dr. Jay Clarence Coulter. of Cochran
ton. Pa, graduate OF the medical school
Of the University OF Virginia, and Miss
Carrie L Clark. daughter OF M and
Mrs. R. W Clark, OF this city, were mar
ried AZ noon Gt the brides home, the GER
emony being performed BY Rev Dr.. Ho-
ratio G. Fleming. OF the Christian Church.
The bride entered the perlor with her
brother, Mr.. Robert z. Clark. The groom
was accompanied by hls best man, James
3. Wheeler. OF this city. brosher-in-law
OF the bride. Mrs. James 3. Wheeler
sister OF the bride. acted as marron OF
honor. Immediately after the ceremony
DR.. and Mrs. Coulter left for the North.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
AGAIN IN FULL BLAST.
Virginia City, PiftsburE's Gambling
Mecca, IL Running Again.

Virginia City, PittsburE's Gambling
Mecca, IL Running Again.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Wheeling. ". Va. July 1-west Viz
ginia is the Mecca Of Pittcburg gam
blers. Virginia City. the gambling re-
sort on the West Virginia side OF the
State line. on the line OF the Wabash
Railroad from Pittsburg TO Wheeling. Is
running again IN full blast, following the
decision by the Supreme Court, holding
that the resort as q nuisance could not
be closed by the process taken by the
State officials.
When the I'D was clamped on Pitts
burg, two years ago, Virginia City, con
sisting OF q few buildings, was created
for the benedt or the Pittsburg sports,
who had no chance to lay bets on the
races.
After the Brook County authorities had
appealed for the AID OF the State au-
thoritie5, the resort was closed by an
Injunction handed down by the Circuit
Court. The action Of the lower court v7as
reversed by the Supreme Court
In view OF the Supreme Courts deCt-
sion. Brooke County officials are unde-
cided what course TO pursue. not being
sure OF their authority.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
CARD FIGHT MAY BE FATAL.
Man Dying of Fractured Skuu-An-
other Held as AGSaiIant.

Parkersburg. ". Va. July 1.-As a re-
suit OF blow dealt by Del Startling with
a club, Clarence Hawkins is lying at ST.
Joseph's Hospital with a fractured skull
and cannot recover. Starting was ar
rested this morning and held pending de-
veloDments- He may have 70 answer 10
a murder charge.
The men had trouble over a game OF
cards. Both are employees at the shops
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad here.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
Bitten by Copperhead.

Hagerstown. Nd. July 1-When Henry
Trone. a farmer. living near townsville.
this county, reached into basket OF
paper. & copperhead snake hidden there
in sank its fangs into his hand. The
snake was hidden under a piece OF pa
per. IN q short time the farmers hand
and arm swelled 70 nearly twice their
natural size. Leaping on q horse, Mr..
Trone rode rapidly to WilHamsport TO q
doctor, who. by the use Of antidotes.
saved the farmers life.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
GETS $4,000 COMMISSION.
State Senator Sutherland Cleans Up
Big Fee in Deal.

oLeclal 20 Inc W aslllglu0 herAlQ-
Elklns. W. Va. July Howard Suth-
erland real estate agent OF EIllins. who
a few days ago sold a large tract Of
spruce IN West Virginia 20 a syndicate
headed By Edward W. Mealy. banker,
and William Kealhofer, Of Hagerstown,
II is stated, received $4,000 as his com
mission in the deal which aggregated
s, 100000. The purchasers are the samo
interests as control the TygaIts River
Lumber Company.
Mr.. Sutherland is a member OF the
West Virginia State senate. He came
20 this section from Missouri at the
time the extension Of the West Virginia
Central Railway from Cumberland to
Baltimore was planned by Henry c.
Davis. and he was right-of-way agent
for the line located at Hancock. Later
he went 20 Elkins. where he engaged
in the real estate business. and became
prominent in Republican politics.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
TROUBLE IN DRY" COUNTIES.
License Tangles IN West Virginia
Due TO Local Option Laws

Clarksburg. ". Va. July The new
state and municipal license year begins
IN West Virginia to-day. and about 80 ss-
looms in dry counties are compelled 20
quit business, the result being TIE loss
OF $4,000 state fees and half as much
more 10 the municipalities.
West Union. the county seat OF Dod-
ridge County, is without a drug store.
the county refusing 70 grant & license
because che druggists are suspected OF
selling liquor. FairmOnt. one OF the Iare-
est towns in the state. Is dry" and on
account OF the wrangle. resulting. q QUO
rum Of the city council could not be Sc
cured 20 grant druggist. hotel, rAstau-
rant, and other licenses. and Euch places
VIII be compelled 20 close OF take their
chance OF prosecution and heavy fines
for conducting their business IN viola
ton OF law.
Complications IN many parts OF the
State are reported as the result oF re-
fusals 10 grant licenses.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-02
MaryIand NomInee ConArmed.

The Senate in executive session yester-
day confirmed the following nominations:
Lawrence Bailliere, Maryland, 70 be col
lector Of customs for the Annapolis dis
uict; Henry G. Nelson. Florida. 10 be
collector OF customs for the St. Marks
district: Edwin G. Braden, TO be post
master at Wayzata, MINI; F. H. Howell
to be postmaster at Newcastle. Cal. and
J. L. Talbot. TO be postmaster. at Lom-
poe, Cal