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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-12-24
BANCROFT, THE hiSToT:::.::.

Thoughts Suggested by His Reported Re-
tirement From Active Labor.
The announcement that failing
mental faculties have ut last compelled
Mr.. George Bancroft definitely to aban-
don his literary labors is not altogether
unexpected. and yet the great his
torian's fellow citizens will find it q
difficult task to accustom themselves
TO the thought that his days of activity
are over. 1t is no exaggeration to put
Mr.. Bancroft down as one of the most
remarkable men whom the New World
has produced. His career will be re-
membered not more for its length and
the high quality of its achievements
than for its versatility. His history
of the United States is the work with
which his name will always be indis-
solubly connected. and it is a labor
which, If il stood alone. would shed
luster on n lifetime. But Mr.. Ban
croft was more than historian. For
many years he had no small part in
the making of the history of his
country. His management of the Navy
Department. though brief. was bril-
liant, for during that time he earned
the distinction of founder of the Naval
Academy. Subsequently. as American
representative at the courts of En-
gland and Germany, he fulfilled almost
the ideal of an American diplomatist,
and his skillful hand achieved some of
the most notable successes in our dip
lomatic annals. His old age has been
a serene and useful one. Fortunately
for his country. he has been enabled
to continue his historical labors with
unfiagging zeal and accuracy long after
the time when years dim the vision
and cloud the judgment Of most NOR
tails. And if at last the hour has come
when he must lay aside his pen per.
manently, his fellOw-citiZens have good
cause for the profoundest satisfaction
In his achievements and gratitude that
he has been enabled to give his native
land full half-century of loyal and
honorable service. -Boston Journal.
The Secret Of His Influence.
The Boston clergyman, Rev. E.
NJ p. Wells. who will be remembered
by many of our citizens. was early in
life a schoolmaster. He told me that
he regarded among the most impor-
tant of his duties that of playing with
his boys at their hours of recreation,
and so he always insisted in joining in
their games of ball and marbles and
other pastimes in some capacity that
should. as it were. bring them to
common social level at least once In
the twenty-four hours; that thus he
had an opportunity to know and love
them free from the restraints of official
position. and that they were drawn
nearer together in heart for their
work. Yes" he said. as his mind re.
verted to those days, chad to choose
between the two l think I would have
let another man hear their lessons,
but would have insisted on my right
TO play with them; could thus have
done more good and the lessons would
have come out all right Boston
traveller.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-12-24
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Druggist sl2 East Third ~. Sedalia No.
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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-12-24
BLOOD e. SKIN al. a.sI ss.:

Affecting the Body, Nose Throat Skin
aueous patches in moah, E.aptiOus Rhemsiis. Failing
far Acne Eczema Old Sores Ulcers Painful!
whatever posi- and syse
BY Safe. Time-Tested Remedies.
SYPHILIS, ole life safely and
Ieiy No POODs Used. Ny treatment is the result Of q
Years Experience and the hot Springs
:eed Never Return. Such demand special study
experience and treatment Avoid inexperienced hands
Send for Question List No. g, free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19
RICHMOND RAMBLINos.
Two Suspects Under Arrest Charged
with TeIrorixiDg People.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
RIcHMOSD, Aug Is.
As reported in the Kennebec Journal, last
Thursday night some one fred two pistol
shots through the bay window of Mr.. L. C.
Lewis house, about a mile below the camp
ground. About the same time Mr.. F. W.
Blanchard of South Gardiner was saluted
with pistol shots while returning home. Mr..
Sewall Plummers residence, the place where
Indian Joe was murdered some six years ago.
received broadside of four shots. A gen.
tleman going home from the camp ground
on foot heard the parties propose to fire
shots cover their heads to frighten them. l"
Things grew too interesting. Strong sus-
picion pointed towards Charlie and ''Joe''
Brown and they were arrested Friday night
by Deputy Sheriff Hodges. They were
brought before Justice Hagar, who, on &C.
count of lack of time to procure evidence,
postponed the trial till next week. w. T.
Hall, counsel for the accused, became re
sponsible for the young men's appearance.
The Oldest lad. about twenty years of age,
graduated from the reform school last win
ter, after serving some six or eight years. 1t
is also reported that these same chaps made
= Front street clerk treat on cigars at the
point of a revolver, and also destroy ed q
citizens fence in broad daylight Quite q
record.
Stetson's Uncle Toms Cabin company had
. crowded tent Friday night, attracted by the
various attractions Of the company.
A. 3. Alexander 10 at Beacon Park taking
his share of the prizes, a. the champion glasi
hall and clay pigeon shot Of Maine shonlt
do.
Street Commissioner jenkins has laid I
long piece of sidewalk on the east side Of
Front street at the foot of Main.
Brig Mary Fink has just sailed from
Morse's Sagadahoc houses with ice for Phila
delphia.
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EAsrroRr, Aug. Is.

EAsrrORr, Aug. Is.
Every Boston boat arrives at Eastpor,
With new arrivals for the Y. N. G.. A. sum-
mer institute At North Lubec Thirty arrived
Tuesday morning, among whom were State
Secretary Armstrong ofMassachusetts andMr.
George steobns AT the opening reception
addresses were ma lie by Messrs. Hazlewood,
Case. Flanders, Garland. Day and Whit
ford. Rev. George Skene of Somerville
delivered the only sermon preached to al
audience cro~ding the tent on the Call to
Disc cpleship."
Last Monday hundred people enjoyed an
Oil fashioned clam bake at South Bay and a
like number visited the West Quoddy life
saving station or W. dnesiay. Upwards OF
two hundred tourists haze visited the en-
eampment thus far. The place, programme
and attendance have far exceeded the expec-
tatiens of all a. = model idea for place of
rest and enjoy ment.
Geo. $. Avery, the evangelist, has held a
number Of tent meetings, and Messrs Cook
Avery and fogg have given bible reading at
the morning studies. Saturday afternoon
was used for an athletic programme and in
the evening a concert for the benefit of the
institute was given. Next Tuesday q large
delegation make an excursion to ST. John. N
B The principal feature OF the encamp-
ment is the prominence of muscular chris
tianity ss shown in the sports and outing
trips. Every visitor appears to enjoy the
absence Of all formal restraints prevalent at
fi>hiJus bi. T, sorts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19
CELESTIAL CHAOS.
Floods, EARTHQUAKES and Riots in China
and Japan,


SAN FRASclsco, Aug. l8.
The steamer City of Sydney, from Hong
Kong and Yokohama, arrived this evening
She WAS expected To bring the details of the
earthquake at Kumamoto, but full details
had not been received when the City of sgd
ney left Yokohama. rhe newspapers of
that city of August Indicate that there was
no such loss that given by cablegrxms
Several late telegrams from Yokohama give
the loss Al fIom twenty to thirty killed. A
Japan newspaper, the Jijishimpo, says, how
ever, that by great earthquake at kuma-
mato July 2s many hills were rent. houses
demolished and many people killed and
| wounded in the city and surrounding villages.
Another shock was felt and the inhabitants
were greatly excited.
The floods having subsided in the various
| districts in Japan, u fairly accurate estimate
of the damage doue is obtained. Nine hun
dred and thirty houses were destroyed by
being washed away or broken up by co!liding
together. Forty one persons are known to be
lost. The overland China mail learns, on
July 6th that rioters in Pohien province
China, fled before the approaching troOps.
Before leaving they burned their boats.
The attack on Chin Chu villages is con-
firmed. For the loss of four OF five of their
countrymen last year, the rioters revenged
themselves by slaughtering betweenIfour and
five hundred inhabitants in the Chin Chu vii
lagos, including women and children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

AmeF1CaO ABbOCtatiOn.
In Kansas City-Kansas City Z. Baltimore
At Cincinnati. -Cincinnatis ., Columbus 3.
At st. Louis-St. Louis 1, Athletics 1.
At Louisville-Louisville 0, Brooklyn 10.
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SOUTHERN POLITICS.
1 General Shooting ARRAY Results from
an Old Peud.
The Militia IL Called Out, but no Arrests
are Made on Account OF the Murders.


RICHMOND, Tex, Aug. I8.
The situation is quiet here since the ter.
rible riot in which Sheriff Garvey AM
ex- Sheriff Blakely lost their lives aud several
prominent citizens were wounded. 1t was
fcud between political factions known as the
,Jaybirds and WOodpeckers.
Judge J. W. Parker meeting two of the
Gibsons, opened fire OF them. which was re-
turned by the Gibsons. Wade Robinson was
with Parker. Parker was wounded and at
once put of at high speed in the direction OF
the court house, closely pursued by Gibson.
When Parker reached the court house be
was joined by more officers and a general
fight ensued, in which Sheriffs j. w. Blake
ly and Garvey were killed.
On the Woodpeckers side, Mason and
Parker were wounded, and II. Frost, Volney
Gibson and William Andrus were injured.
On the Jaybirds side, NJ. Schmidt, \ Texas
ranger, WAS wounded in the leg by a wild
bullet, and little colored girl was killed &C.
cdentaliy.
The Houston Light Guards are here.
Gov. Ross arrived yesterday, accompanied by
the Brenhsm Light Guards. 1t is thought
that the military will not be needed, at least
for the present.
No arrests have been made nor an inquest
held to investigate the cause Of death. 1t i,
thought that the parties we're buried. Itis
said that all will be left to the grand jury for
settlement.
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1HE ENATION'SCAPITAL
President and nfs. Harrison
1t Deer Pirk.
Civil Ssfvice Commissioners Coatanplate
Change Of Rules.


WAsaIxeroS. Aug. Is.
Civil Service Commissioner Lyman and
Thompson had an lnserview with the Presi
dent today in regard to certain contemplated
changes in the civil service rules. Commis.
sioner Lyman presented to the President q
rough draft of the contemplated amend.
ments, and together with Mr.. Thomps0n dis
cussed with the President the probable effect
OF the proposed changes, and the reasons
that induced the commission to recommed
them. rhe President 10 understood to favor
the changes and as soon ~ they can be prop.
erly formulated, the amendments will be
sent to them At Deer Park. It 10 believed
that one Of the rules ~ amended, will place
all chiefs Of division within the classified
service. and thus provide that when changes
occur in these positions. they shall be fllsd
by cer,ihcatiou from the comuaission.
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SPARKS saoM MAINE wIaBs

The management of the Eastern State
Fair st Bangor are to give $500 to three
clubs for three days playing.
Standish was the scene of pleasant event
Thursday, the occasion being 4 reunion of
the Marrett family in the Old Homestead
| which thus celebrated its Tooth birthday
The present occupant Of the house is Avery
w. Marrett, whose pride 10 his fruit orchard
| and his house. which through 4 long life he
has ever kept fresh and in perfect repair.
A number of Sanford, Portland and Bos-
ton men propose erecting . club house, 70
cost about 5000, on Emerald Isle in Emer-
aid Lake, about nine miles north Of Sanford,
where they will make their headquarters in
the summer season.
At the monthly meeting of the Maine Cen
tral directors at Portland Saturday, the mat
ter Of building new road into Aroostook
was discussed. and a committee consisting of
President Sewall, Messrs. Kicker, Lord,
Jones, Hill. Alden and Davis was appointed,
to consider the scheme and report later.
Daniel bennett Of Buxton, died Aug. 10th,
A. D., 1889, after protracted illness, from
q complication OF liver and heart troubles, on
the homestead farm where he WAS born, in
Buxton, May 3lst, 1907, his father, Clement
bennett, having cleared the land and settled
there in 1886. Mr.. Dennett was one Of the
best and most prosperous Of farmers, and .
skilful lard surveyor.
Friday Small of the St. Johns pitched his
tenth winning game out Of thirteen times in
the box.
Col. Victor Brett of the Second Regiment,
has detailed Sergeant Wood, of Co. ID.
Lewiston, the Nesley Rifles, and Sergeant +.
4. Bunker, of Co. ii, of Watervilie. the
Light Infantry, as his color sergeants for the
coming muster. They are both finely drilled
men.
The sophomore class at the Maine State
college have chosen officers as follows
president. NJ. l.. Bristol, Canton Centre,
Conn; vice president, H. NJ. Prentiss,
Brewer; secretary, +. 5. Tolman, Milo
treasurer, j. +. Alexander, Richmond; ex-
ecutive committee, X. Ii. Fernald, Orono;
NJ. +. Harrington. Brewer; G. J. Gibbs
South Turner. and &. NJ. Randlette. In
addition to their list they have departed a
little from the usual class officials and
chosen Job Prince, South Turner, secretary
of the navy. and J. A. Tyler of Pennington,
secretary of war.
The report that the Alhambra was dam
aged by the hurricane that visited. Granada
Saturday is denied. The gardens and sur
rounding place were devastated by the storm
but the building itself escaped damage.
Z. NJ. Hunton's tannery at Newport, N.
H., was burned Saturday night; loss $4,000
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SUNDAY AT THE cAMPoRouND
the Closing Day OF MIS-. Van Cots
LaboIu.
Especial TO the Ksnnebec Journal. |


RIcHNoNp CAMrGRoUND, Aug. Is.
Saturday meetings passed of very pleas
antly, Rev. ". S. Jones, Mrs. Van Colt and
Rev. g. +. Hunt delivering the sermon, If
the day. A heavy shower in the afternoon
dsmpered the ground for short time, but
did not interfere with the meetings.
Sunday brought great crowd by ears,
steamers, teams. ferry and on foot. The
weather was of the best and everything was
favorable for the last Gay of Mrs. Van
Cotts work. The morning and after
noon services were held in the grove, with
intermediate meetings in the tabernacle.
The clergymen and executive committee
are highly pleased with the behavior of tho
large crowd and the action of ID. Allen &
Co in so readily responding to their request
and closing their store during all the hours
of service. Not a single occurance marred
the day.
Mrs Van Colt left on the Sunday night
Pullman for her home in Catskill. N. Y.
The Methodist meeting commences Mon
day, Aug 18th, under the management of
Rev. l. l.. IIsn-come of Bath.
1t is estimated that there we're five thou
sand people on the grounds Sunday.
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BRILLIANT PLAYS
Abounded In the Game at Bangor Sat
urday.

BANGOR, August II.
The Baugors defeated the Augustus this
afternoon in the most exciting and interest
ing game played here this season. The game
abounded in brilliant plays and good team
work BY the Bangors. Dextraze and Ring
made rattling home runs, the ball going to
the track beyond right field. Kirmes made
a fine catch of hot liner and Lac otte caught
3 6ne game, no error Of any kind being Civ
en- him. The Augustus made good rally in
the ninth BY good batting and 3 home run.
but the Bangors had too good lead. There
was great enthusiasm and excitement at the
game.
Innings, 123 5 789
Bangors, 03 700 0 % 4 o.
Augustas, o 90 900 4-5
Base Hits, Bangors 3, Augustus 3. Errors,
Bangors 8, Augustus 10. Batteries, Ruby
and Lazotte, Sullivan and Pushor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19
aALLowELL.
ooins and Comirg-A Bouncing Boy
Insect Holocausts.

The Mann school house is much improved
BY the recent work of the painters.
Mr.. A. A. Melvin Of the Portland Argus,
vas in the city last week. He vas in attend
anee upon the funeral services Of the late
Mrs Ruth Masters.
Friends of Mr.. R. johnson, Of the firm Of
johnson Bros. in this city. are con graduating
him upon the birth, Thursday. the 18th. Of .
6ne boy. sho tipped The scales at 10 pounds
and half.
The Rev and Mrs. H. E. Foss and Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Hobbs, went TO Dresden
Campground Saturday.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs. Mar
gnretsa Lord occurred at her residence on
Middle street, SATURDAY, conducted BY the
Rev. 8. G. Sargent Of Augusta
Stesson's Spectacular Uncle Toms Cabin
Co exhibits in this city tonight under canvas
on the muster deld.
The electric iights located in and about the
city are great insect destroyer. There is 4
regular insect holocaust every night vher
the current 10 turned on Many Of the vic
dms fall 70 The ground, and many rsnain il
he elobes. hsndfals being removed eaci
morning BY the man sho arranSes the ear
bons. One night recently tvo gensiemel
noeieed Z vcescious bat vho peEsisnsA n hos
ering abouS The light On tie cosnss - Md
dls and Central ssssesa He heps 1ev fee
Sbsiou the lig;t asd it vas discovered u
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STATE NEWS.


Mr.. Richard Sellersis very sick Of typhoid
fever.-School At Sunset closed Friday after
profitable term taus ht BY Mise Addie Spot
ford OF Deer Isle The Latter Day Saints
are holding = series Of interesting meetings
at Music Hall, Green's Landing. before
large audiences.-Mr. Walter II. Small and
sIfe Of Gloucester, Mass. arrived Monday
to visit relatives in town.-Mr. Clarence
DAY left town Friday for Southwest Haibor
70 obtain employment
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GARDINER, Aug. II.

GARDINER, Aug. IL.
The Gardiner Juniors have received q
challenge from the Bath Juniors to play .
rsne of ball in Randolph some day next
week, which has been accepted. There will
be small admission fee charged at the gate
to de fray expense. and all should 60 and en-
courage the boys. Their playing is good
and the, deserve patronage.
Augusta clerks please take notice: We,
the clerks of Gardiner, do challenge the
clerks of Augusta to a game of base ball on
the grounds of the Gardiner Athletic AssO-
citation. the date to be arranged by their re-
spective maa ayers. James Lawrence, man.
ager clerks base ball club.
IL takes t-o hacks, dve ten cent cabs,
three express teams and eleven jobbing track
teams to do Gariiner's transportation busi-
ness, and still there are more to follow.
Mr.. ] A. Capen, a former Gardiner boy
has q very fine war poem entitled Wilson.
Creek" in . recent number OF the Central
Missouri Sentinel. published in Sedalia, Mo.
Prof. Theme and his orchestra we're
complimented by the President for their fine
pia, ing in Bath Wednesday.
All the cottages at the Dresden camp
ground are nos occupied and quite . major
ity of them by Gardiner people.
Ex-Collector Went~ orth says; "1f you
wish to get right onto the true inwsrdness Of
your fellow citizens get elected tax-collector
Georg. Esmond, Who has been quite sich
dutins the past spring and summer With hear
trouble. 10 nov in proving and vas able to be
out one day this week.
Drs. Potter and Heath are spending Z
abort vacation at Bar Harbor.
| Frederick johnson Of Everett, Mass, 10 il
the city visiting friends
The Misses Fannie Patterson. Emml
Rove, Abby Lord and May Lyde leave 70
Ocean Point the first Of this week to spend
vacation Of two weeks.
Jos. Chadwick leaves Mosaay for tst
weeks sojourn in China.
Miss Della Gillette formerly Of this city
but nov apf Lowell. Mass, 10 spending
short vacation in this city.
W. s. King, one of CslAis leading cit
zen., vas in the city recently in consultasio
With Architect Lewis in regard TO the bulk
ing of q new bank in that city.
The Kennebec arrived in Gardiner Satu
day morning at 8 80 O'Clock, this being tn
best time she has made this season. vhic
; shows What she can do when there 10 plen'
, of wssef for her 70 sail in. The steams
landed as Pond Island 1t the mouth Of q
river, which delayed her about n hour
: | sbe would have reached here about o'clocl
III Henfy Martin. dRaaghssman for q
Holnes Co. sails for Earope this we'
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PAY DAY MURDERS.
Desperate Deeds Among the Psnnsyi-
vania Mines. 4fls

PTIrsBURe, Pa, Aug. 1s.
A special from Wilkesbarre says: Satur-
day Was the general pay day in the mines
and - q result three murders we're commit
ted in this region. At Pittston John Tates
struck Thomas Smell on the temple, killing
him instantly. ChAs. Fitzgerald was stabbed
twice in the abdomen and died tonight. Ell
ward WEIGH was arrested for the crime. At
Plymouth Michael Minlinski stabbed Geo.
Ledoucheihi. infllctng . fatal wound.
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AN EXTRA SESSION.
Congressman DinSley Thinks Congress
will be Called in October.
Important Work that will Have to be
Done.

BosroS. Aug. H.,
The Herald publishes the following litter.
view: ~-. o.
A Boston Herald correspondent called on
Congressman Dingley. today, and asked him
il there would probably be = called session
of Congress, and if 50, when it would com
mence.
Undoubtedly" Mr.. Dingley replied.
From a conversation had with President
Harrison few days ago on the subject, !
received the impression that he had about
reached the conclusion that the public in
terests required an extra session, and thai
one would be called to commence about Oct
20. or ~ soon - the returns of the election
to be held Oct. in the four new State,
could be canvassed and proclamation issued
declaring these States admitted into the Tn.
ion. The President did not say that he had
determined on this but the manner in which
he sought my views on the point, and re
ceived my replies, left no doubt In my mind
that Al extra session would be called aboni
the time indicated"
Then you think an extra session desir.
able?"
II do, under existing circumstances, a.
though personally regret the necessity"
Are you willing to state your feasons fol
regarding an extra session desirable?"
Yes. 1t is desirable that the revision oil
the tariff and internal revenue laws, with {
view to reducing the revenue, which hal
been sgitating the county, and disturbing
business for two years, should be settled "
early - possible. II Congress should mo-
meet till the regular time in December
there would be only two weeks before the
holiday recess. in which time il would b
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On IucsndiaTism and Larceny Now
Developments Expected.

BANGOR, Aug Is.
The grand jury reported two indictments
against Gilman of East Corinth. one for
burning building and one for larceny. The
bearing on his ease was quite long one.
The trial is expected to come of about the
fret Of this week, at which time great many
interesting facts, which are at present q
mystery, are expected to be developed. 1t
/. is generally believed that some persons
are concerned in the matter with Gilman.
will probably be brought out.