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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
DON'T LOSE
YOUR HEAD

Because cholera threatens 70 break
Out In this country.
You can avoid this European scourer
IF you will bur listen to reason.
Cholera has is origin ia a disor,.ered
condition Of the stomach ard bowels,
accompanied by loss Of lone Of the sys-
tenl.
So long as you keep the stomach and
bowels healthy, and She systeln toned Up
70 It's highest fesis'ing poing, you are
safe.
HfDDgx's MAGsErbz CoaPouSp
oieanses and strengthens the stomach
ard bowels. keeps lhr blood active and
pure, and restores vial energy and
the power Of resistance 10 disease.
HipDKS's MAGNETIC CoMpouSp will
make you well and Keep YOU well. Itis
the mighty safeguard against choleraic
poison.
Take il while you remaia In town, and
order some ot 5o4r druggist for Use in
the county, al the mountains and by the
sczshoTe. ilfDDEs's MAGNETIC CoM-
FOUND viii project you from the chol-
era wherever yoa are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
STAi6 COLLEGE.
President Harris at Washiaston-Footbali-
Second Annual Field Day.

ORoso, Sept. ID Special. President
Harris i. in Washington in the interest of
the Hatch bill, so-called. which indorses
the state experiment stations, question OF
amending or repeating It having arisen in
Congress.
Prof. Hamin and Lieut.. Herssy are at
Worlds Fair.
An addition has been made to the cadet
uniforna il the sAnpe Of white duck trousers
to be worn in arm weather.
Much interest in footba!i i. being shown
Til. fall, anI il is thought that Maine State
will have qnite i respectable team In the
field. l
The seconl annual field day at the State
college will b. Sept. ~. Last year oven
a thousand visitors were present, and It Is
expected that there will be more this year.
All the buildings will be open to visitors
ard those Interested will have good op
portunity to look over the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
44.h MAINE AND I'd BATTERY.
Ixcnsy-fit Annual Reunion at Rockianc-
Guests Of Gen. Tiilson.

RocKLASD, Sept. l5.-The 25th reunion
Of the Fourth Maine Regiment and Secon'
Maine Battery was held here today with thu
largest attendance ever recorded. Ih'
soldiers were the guests of Gen. Davi
Ililson, in the morning proceeding to Hur
ricane Isle, by steamer Gov. Bodweli, wher'
a mammoth clambake was enjoy ell, FOLLOWED
by speeches. These officers were elected
President, Capt. William N. Ulmer; vic'
presidents, William IL. Simmons, Geors'
IL. Thomas; secretary AMI treasurer, Rob
eit Anderson, all of Rockland.
Returning to this ciiy campfire wa
L. III this evening in Grand Army hall, viii
speeches by Mayor Knight, Gen. Iiiison
Gen. ). Z. Ciiley, Col. Ebjah Walker o.
Symervllle and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
sAsg eAii.

AT CLEVELAND. D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
lRe MExICANs GIVE IN.
The Boundary Line Dispute 10 bs Settled by oi.
pismaiic Neastistieas.

wAsmisaros, Sept. i5.-The Mexican
boundary dispute incident is closed with re-
gard to It's military features. A telegram
was received at the war department todsy
from Major Ne, es, Commanding the United
States cavalry at the scene of the trouble.
stating that the Mexican customs officers
hpl sur, epdered $50 sheep in their custody
to the owner. an Ameii an ii ixen. The
United States troops viii be wiihdra~n and
the two governments viii proce' 10 set
tenant Of the dispute by aipiom''ie
mpaut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
4 Osy Of AruunentA

BosToN, Sept l5-The whole OF yester.
days trial in the Potter case was devoted
to arguments before the court on admit
ting certain evidence. The court said, in
regard to the conversation between Potter
and Work, there is reason to suppose that
an understanding existed, bnt that at
this stage of the case, unless supported by
other facts, it must be ruled ont. This is
a criminal case. In a civil case he would
rule differently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16

BY fits and starts, as II wen, l have been
searching out Canada's exhibits In all tie
buildings for month, and trying TO get
them classified This for two reasons-I
Jus: naturally like the Canadians and they
hare 50 far ontdone expectations that
special feature should be made Of their
show. In the fisheries It is Of course 70 be
taken for granted that they excel all 9TH
ers. ~ that II their speciality; but It u
really surprise to find them 70 near the
head In horticulture. The finest apples
come from the Annapolis valley in Nova
sc6eia, and Ontario displays thirty eight
varieties Of that fruit with ], 40 be.sles of
preserved fruits, including such things -
stfawbsrriss, peaches, psars, raspberries
and others we are accussomed TO think Of
- southern fruits. Still more surprising =
the fact that cold Quebec displays seventy
kinds Of fruits, including many hns sp-
| pIes, snd that the native wines ol Canada
M ranked high by ths Judges
/ 4 Hke mAnQee displey ce aG1iea1tut1l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
IN the HOUSE.
Republicans Hold the Irumps and Democrats
Acknowledge the Fact.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l5.--ln the House
after some routine business, the struggle
over the federal election bill was Resumed
anl tue L .publ;aas again resorted to fiji
bustering.
un Burrows motion to dispose with the
call Of the committee, the Republicans Re
trained from voting and lett the House
~ithout quorum, the vote standing yeas,
nays, l4G, and cali of the House was
ordered.
The call Of the House was long and
drsary one. The Republicans kne~ tina,
they had the whip hand and the Democrats
acknowledged it. Two hunired and thirty
seven memOers responded TO their names
and then, az O'Clock, public business was
suspe nded and the members OF the House
procee,. to deliver eulogies upon the late j.
Logan Chipman OF Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Unknown Frsech Woman Tries to Drew her.
sell siSe~ Auburn.

Arnunx, Sept. IL Special. "A
French woman, about 20 years old, name
unknown, jumped off Broa. street bridge
into the Anlroscoggin river at New AUBURN
this eveuiag. Two boys. saw the act and
nut ous in boats and rescued her. She was
brought to the police station by Officer
Cross. I.st,r parties from Lewiston came
over and took her home. saving she lived
on Lincoln street in that city. She refused
to tell her name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
David Clark Of sko~hesan Nearly Killed
Falling Board.

skownEGAS, Sept. l5.-(Specisl,)- D.
David Clark, former employee Of tt
WOODEN mill while at work yesterday undt
the derrick used 10 the repair of the da
on the south side of the river, was strr-
by a falling board ami his skull crushed IL
upon his brain. Nine pieces of bone were
extracted AMI be lies in critical condition,
although some hopes are entertained OF his
recovery. MIR. Clark is a sober Industrious
man and has wife AMI five children de-
penden, upon him for support. Last inter
Mr.. Clarks wife was SICK for long time
in the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
Fairfield Races Postponed.

Fairfield, Sept. l5.-(Special.) The
races at the Fairfield driving park wer'
rostnoned from this afternoon 10 tomorrow
Saturday at which time they Will De
trotted, weather permitting.
The stake races will be trotted AMI these
ineldde Haley, the fleet son of Nelson
" aicn is nte-eJ in the 4-year olds.
A great feature for Saturday will be the
tro,ting dogs, Dick and Tom. which are a.
the track and arrangements viii be male II
possible to have them 90 an exhibition mile
10 harness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
LORD puhRhvsN AND PARTY
will 8 all Saturday For America 10 WIiseis The
is-Wgiisnt Rscss.

LONDON, Sept. i5.--The Earl OF Dun
raven, owner of the Vslkyiie, will sail ON
| the riesmer Caupsria from Liverpool for
New York tomorrow. Among 'lo.a who
v i'll go with lin IN New York to zee tho
race bs,wcen the Valkyrie and the Viglsnt
| 70, the Americas cup will be the Counters
Of Dunrayen, Lord Ormond, vice president
of the Royal Yae,, Squadron, Lyd VOL
vcrton, and Mr.. Tangri.ch- and Mr.. PsEef.
members of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
incsEdiary Fire at Brunswick.

BarSswIcK, Sept, 1.-The barn Of Jo-
.cpll Paqustt a French Canadian, was
burned iii. afternoon. Il is reported that
the FIRE was st from spite by bcys who
had been driven from the building. Loss,
slight. covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16

Providence, Sept. Is. - Proceedings
have been stayed in the case Of William c.
swinburne, adopted son of ex- Mayor
William J. Swiuburne OF Newport. who
is charged with forgery 10 Colorsdo. Later
| information seems to throw doubt upon
| his guitt. and the ex;yadition payers are
\ held pending further investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
A VIGOROUS PROTEST.


wAsnISGroS. Sept. i5.-In reply 10 =
dispatch from Mr.. Wilbof, United Statea
consul at Lisbon. stating that Portugal had
declared the ports Of New York and New
Jersey to be infected by cholera. Secretary
Gresham, this afternoon sent the following
by cable to Mr.. Wilbor;
Protect most earnestly against the
groundlessness gr and injustice Of the decrce
declaring the port. Of New York and New
Jersey infected. A rigid quarantine exists
and the general health excellent. The last
death at New York quarantine was on Au-
gust IL, and the last case August l3. Thrfs
ia no cholera there or elsewhere in tho
United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
lsoas eIeomiss TAaa Eve

NEW Yoag, Sept 1a-Captain Rsttie Of
the British steamship HoIyroad, from
Chinese and Indian ports, says that be did
not see anything Of the yacht valkyrie.
His course was identical with that sup
posed to have been taken By the VaikyrieL
The new library buisfins as Mschias vaa
Dedicated Friday. The programme IN
ciaisd prayer, music, remarks by the bu1ie-
ing committee. turning the building ovsf q
the trustees. and Grafton BY Rev H. Z.
Harding. The baiIains il gift n tie =.
bsssy associAsicn Of Hsnsy L. Pofssr u
nemory Of kis fs.hess and y : hssdsons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
Court Got After Him.

BosToN, Sept. I5-Dr Charles A. Bemis
Of Midway avoided going to jail yester-
day afternoon by paying the fine OF ~
which Judge Dunbar imposed upon him
for contempt. in refusing to comply with
former order OF the superior conrt. di-
recting him to pay bis wife alimony OF 8
a week The court not only fined him,
hut also ordered that he be compelled to
nay all back and future alimony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
=. Condemned BUILDING to Be Occupied

MILFORD, Mass, Sept. I5.-The school
committee has voted TO again occupy the
old town house school building for school
purposes. notwithstanding the fact that
the building has been condemned by the
local board of health and state inspector
and has also been reported unfit for school
purposes By all the superintendents OF
schools the town has had for number OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
Maine Pestai Changes.

wasHIysros, Sept. I5.-The postosncs
at West Fzrminxdale has been discontinued,
mail TO be sent to West Gardiner.
These changes ia the posta. service Az
announced:
Route ii62. Byron to railroad station
m o. From September I2, 1898, chang
service to end AZ present location Of rnil
road station IN. o. without change Of dis
.ance.
Ron'e iis2. Byron to railroad station
"a o From September IL. 1898. chsngs
.ervic,- 80 a. to supply Hale at rite zu1hor
i-esi August -. 1903, between FIRE. A.,
rsiirosd station (n- o. increasing dis
tame. II II m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
Decision on tae Berlin Disaster.

ALBANY. Sept I5.-The state board of
railroad commissioners, in the matter of
the collision at Berlin on Aug. S, which
resulted in the death Of six persons aud
the injury Of 10 others, finds that 7. j.
knott, operator Of block tower No. 9. W a.
the primary cause Of the accident. and
that James Mccormack, rear brakeman OF
the Manhattan Beach train, contributed
thz areIIsut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
r.,s.,,, n.ss.1.is neea.ssii

nRs. WrssIow's sooTEIse SYxur hss 6ess
x1rigzgy'.er .aesS CHI fLDRES while TEETH
sg5. vg,h rEsYgfsT suCskrs. II sODIHk
Il. child, sOFTfss the GUNS, ALiAfs al
vAIs; CgHrs WIND collie and ls The ~,
-yrrg 1a<f Of the refsa. Be sire ard ash 10
..yrs. * sn.l6 w's sooss.rg syrup" and 'Aks NJ
s.Aer ks.d. 1uessy-e ave esnts bofte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16

NEW YORK. Sept. Is The United States
minister in Costa Rica announces the
capture In San Jose OF Francis II. Weeks,
the embezzier Of over 81. 80. 900, and as
snres the United States that the author
| tiles will surrender the fugitive in re-
sponse to the request Of the Washington
| authorities for Weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16

wAsHiS6roy, Sept. I5.-Mr and Mrs
Cleveland have adopted the rather old
fashioned name Of Esther for their new
baby which, according to Hebrew inter-
probation, means a star" and good for
tune" Today the baby was doing ex-
srrrnefy we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
WELL DONE. CAsTlNE.
Her Actual Speed on Trial Trip wss
l6.42 Knots.
sAs usM Eara 0sass iss ovssss 4 4 lsaal
SIS, 900.

NEw Loxpcx, Conn.,. Sept. lS.-In ~
trial Of the gunboas Castinc today, hsf -
sual speed vas t6.&s knoss, and whsa pep
eriy computed will b certainly nct less
than Is 81 knoss. The contract spssd vas
- knots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
FAIR AID co0les.

wasHlxsreS. SEPT. I5.--For Aaiae
Sho- ess followed By fair and cooler, south
eriy wiai. b@esEsiEg westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16

Bosrox, s~pt. i5--For Mes EnssAnd
SATURDAY, showers followed by fan
weather. Il gAtiy cooler. saashssss and
vest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
NEWS NUGGETS.


b. D. won the 2 10 pacing race, purse
1900, ., Mystic, Thursisy' 'ns'esa OF
Bsj ari wiike,, ~ sent cut BY 'f'f'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16

ill., VsItimore II, Cleveland, IT EFFOfs-
Eal,i,oof. z. tlrveisbsf, 2. Bsttsr,ss MONA
hon and Eolinsen. Hastings and Oconnof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16
LITTLE sIAscHE
wen the 80 Class Purse in the tisef-
ty Races.

LiBsErr, Sept. l5-f Special There
wAs good trott.ne here in the respective
classes Thursday. Following are the sum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-16

uj.s-f,slinoss, 10; Cleveland, frsoss-
Esitt,rs,re, z, tisysisad. .. EsiterteI Asitsse
| and Es,i, ssos; se.,sibis and Zim'osr.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
The CIinginr Vino.

The figure of woman as the clinging
vine has been altogether overworked. It
may be pertinent in individual cases, but
it does not represent accurately the rela-
ton which women sustain TO men, either
in this country or in many others.
Among the laboring classes of the world
over the women do rs much
work as the men. and perhaps on the
whole a great deal more. They do not
need to cling to their husbands or broth
ers to do it, and in higher walks of
life. if we accept conventional distinc-
tions as true ones, it is the men who APP
pear frequently as the clinging vines,
supported by a trellis in the shape of a
wife
\ French writer, in speaking of Paris
ian women. SAYS: What in particular
distinguishes the Partisan woman from
other women is her good humor and
clear head. She knows how TO use her
gifts no less in society than in business.
She is often the real leader and director
Of the affairs which carry the husband s
name. While monsieur travels about,
giving orders, making purchases, cashing
checks, visiting factories, etc, madam
sits i'm the magazine and holds all the
threads Of the business in her hand. She
has often that prevoyance which is usu-
ally credited to the husband, and his
firmness and courage united with femi-
nine tact and quick perception. At home,
as mother and wife, she shows the same
admirable qualities"
The same praise might be awarded to
many American women, though Ameri-
cans have not shown their good sense TO
the same extent as Frenchmen i'm taking
their wives into business confidence
Christian Register.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
Beauty Abroad.

The question of the beauty Of English
women is being vigorously debated
Grant Allen records his observations now
compared with twenty-five years ago,
when he first went 20 France. He says:
II was struck by the extreme plainness
of the French peasant girls. the visible
unintelligence of the bourgeoisie, and
the mere sprightliLess without real
beauty Of the upper class women. In
England, judged by American stand
ards. | thought the women of the lower
classes heavy and dumpy, of the middle
classes often dull looking, though fire.
quently pretty; of the upper classes cold,
but handsome.
After twenty-five years I see little
change in France, but much change in
England. Beauty, to my eye, is dis
tinctly more frequent Intelligent beauty
is immensely cCmmOner. Bright, pretty
girls now abound here and there in the
lower class The upper class remains
much where il was, but In the middle
classes the Improvement is unspeaka-
BILE. Prettiness is general, and real
beauty Is much more frequent than form
erly Girls are better grown, have finer
figures, look much more intelligent and
possess better chiseled features on an
average than their mothers. IN. Y.
Suns London Letter.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
Don't whip the Children.

The old ironclad methods Of punish
ment are happily fast passing away
There has been a vast change in public
sentiment during the last century. The
rod is spared" these days by humane
parents So are the dark closets ana
other horrors. But, ii may be asked,
do the gentle reproOfs, the chilling
looks, the deprivation of treats, accom-
plish the much to be desired results?
Are the children better behaved than
of yOre?
There may not be so much outward
fear of their elders. There may be less
awe and reverence, fewer outward and
visible signs of an inward respect for
authority. but surely there is less in
ward. cCrrOdng rebellion. While chill
dren may not love their parents any
more. they are on better terms With
them than formerly. The father who
IS chummy with his boy, VINO gets down
to that eager, inquiring, restless little
soul and explains. visits and encourages,
does not need 20 cut a birch CAD or buy
a horSeWhip in order to maintain dis
Cipline. And the mother who sympa-
thizes cuddles and plays with her chill
dren can keep her slippers on her feet
and her hairbrush on the dressing table.
The holding off Of children is a fruitful
source OF disohedience. They need love,
tenderness and sympathy as much as
flowers need air and sunshine.-Woman
Writer
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
woman and Dress.

It is curious that knickerbockers
should he the wear Of all the women Of
the eastern hemisphere, where feminin-
ity is more insisted on than in our purer
atmosphere. and yet that here the petit
coat is so strenuously supported as the
badge Of all our tribe" There is really
nothing essentially immodest in a cos
tune that allows the fact to be per-
ceived that a woman Is biped, and
surely a dress that covers the limbs
separately, and therefore efectually,
must be admitted (once the possibility
of displaying two feet being allowed to
be the more suitable style OF apparel
for all occasions OF exercise. 1t OF
course is so far unpleasant for a mod
est woman TO wear such a dress that,
being novel. attracts observation, but as
soon as it became customary any such
special notice would cease.
1t is not SO long ago that a woman
who bathed in the sea in a dual gar
ment was considered fast" but now
even the bathing machine proprietor is
converted and gives Harriet for the day
the use Of a divided garment, and we
all perceive that il is by far the mos t
decent method Of dressing for circum-
stances. No doubt a similar truth-for
III is equally true-will ere long be &C
cepted as to the cycling dress. The
loose skirt working up and down over
the ankles with the wheel is the really
offensive spectacle and the only other
Overwhelmingly. that woman shall
not cycle at all-is not likely TO be
disqualification illustrated News.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
watched the Message IntcntIy.

mot long since in Galveston" says
drummer, II entered a telegraph Office
to send a dispatch to my house. AS
was waiting an old negro brought to the
Office message which he wanted sent
Immediately.
1.-The operator scanned the message
and replied All right and proceeded to
dispatch the missive. When this was
completed he took down his file, spitted
the original on the hook and then turned
his attention to other business.
1.-The negro took his seat and sat for
half an hour, never taking his eyes off
the paper on the hook. 1 was awaiting
my own reply TO a rush dispatch. and
as 1 had nothing better to do 1 watched
him carefully Presently his patience
was exhausted. Approaching the desk
he said:
." I say, boss, hain't yer gown ter send
dat message? It's berry important an
should go 'megetly.'
THE Operat tor looked up in surprise
and then said: Why. old man. I sent
the dispatch long ago. It's delivered
long before this.
The darky looked at the man with
surprise and then said: No. faint. Ye
can't fool dis chile It's not sent at all:
it's hanging up dar on de hook. I saw
We when We put it dar, and hain't taken
my eyes off'n It since
THE operator tried to explain a little
of the theory Of telegraphy, but the
darby would not rest content Nothing
would have satisfied him except to see
the message itself whirling over the
wires. Unless he has heard to the con-
trary feel assured that he doesn't be-
lieve now that his message was SENT
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