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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
KimbalI's Excursion.

Col. w. a. Kimball, Maine Centr al ex-
curson agent, has arranged for grand ex-
cursion to Montreal and Quebec, to leave
here September 2l, and the tickets will be
good to return October 90. Fare for round
trip $S. Col. Kimball will accompany the
excursion, which will insure it success. Ii
is his fourth annual and Augusta people
who went last year will remember what
fine trip and time il was. The route from
Portland to Montreal will be through the
White Mountains, and the leaves then Will
have the beautiful golden hue which will
lend an additional delight to the trip. Many
travellers will tell you that Quebec, the
old and strongest fortress in America, is
most historically interesting place to visit
Montreal the great metropolis of CANADIANS
handsome city, having many large and
stately buildings. The great st. Lawrence
affording passage for ocean steamers, will
be seen to advantage. For full particulars
write to Col. w. A. Kimball, Maine Cen
trail excursion agent Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS..


The following are the transfers of real
estate in Kennebec county for the
week ending Sept. /.
ALpIoN-Fred f. withee to Elmarien Withe'
AUGUsTA--J NJ. Humphrey snd Lydia Humph
rev TO Ida 4. Haskell, land and buildings. $1,000
Susan w waldron to W. F. Walker, land, $3.50
n. j. Coleman TO NJ. A. Clark. land and buildings
sI6 60; C. N. Pike to Mary s; Norcross, land
so00. fdmund McMurdie TO T.. W. Church. land
Al and other consideration; Anna j. Phibrook tt
N. Emily Brick, land and buildings, $4,000; JOSEPH
Cloutier to Denaige Cloutier, land and buildings
$500. .,, ,.
Eusene Holt TO Preston Weymouth. land. $40
GARpiNER-G. w. Spsncer.to K III. Gardner
HMIowRLI-A.M NJ. Barter to G. W. Fish, lane
and buldipgs, 81; Il. o. Fall to j. +. Morton OF
Gardner land and buildings, sisoo. NJ p,;
IITCurIELD-Robert Morse to Alice NJ. PImp
ton. land and buildings, $500.
MONT VERNoN-And drew Brainard and W. NJ
prsnard TO j. A. Scates, Belgrade, land, valuable
consideration; Moses Hail to "a j. Fairbanks
land. $50. n.,s uos
01 oih'kaASpwS. J. Upper of waterville. to E.
strickland and q. II. HUFF, land and buildings
1920. A., Will a. r,,r.,
Ssmp,ou of Winslow, land and buildings, $1,000
SIppNEY-Sarah r. Kinney to Minnie ). Saw
t,lle land and buildings, 500; NJ. j. Sawtelle tt
Martha l.. Bacon, land and buildings: 5000.
WATrRyIIIE-Mark Gallert TO i. &. Libby
land. s5oo; Geo,gs Jewell end others to lsape
n Perciyal of Philadelphia. Lind, $500
wIysLow-F. L. weboer, TO c. A. Reynolds
of Fsirfield, land, si2to; c. A. Reynolds to FRED
Rrownell, land, $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04

c. H. Richards, foreman OF the JOUR
xKl's book department, has just returned
from trip through Aroostook county. lie
left here and went direct to Hou!ton' where
he remained at the Hotel Exchange day'
during which he visited the places OF IN
terest about the little metropolis of Northern
Maine, and says Houlton Is nustins
place. He went by stage to Presque lsie'
distance of ~ miles, through rich farm
ing section, where many fine stretches Oh
woodland were viewed. Arriving at Presque
Isle he stayed at the West Side HOTEL Z. u
Perry, proprietor, who 10 genial Wiae'
awake landlord, cares for his guests IN
pleasing manner, has . hotel finely faf'
nished and table set with food nj ior
king. Here Mr.. Richards made his head
quarters. From here he visited Grand FANS
one. of the most beautiful water falls IN
America, on the St. John river. de was
greatly pleased with Aroostook county sno
says,it has soil the like Of which he reve'
saw before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
Sons Of Veterans.

Henry G. Staples Camp. Sons OF Veter'
ans, royalty entertained the J. Wesley Gil
man Camp of Oakland, Monday evening
In q. A. r. hall. OF the visiting camp, 10
were present, one of which was the cap
tain, Charles Heaney, who is veteran and
also SON Of veteran. Very few men car
be found who can claim this honor.
An oyster stew, prepared by j. c. HAYES,
was served, which was greatly relished
Commander H. ?. Hopkins of Seth Wal
iiams Post, was present, also severa
other members Of the post. 81
members were mustered into the ii. u
Staples camp. Speeches were made pl
Mr.. Hopkins, Lieut.. Col. Cooper Capt
Merrill and several others of the Staples
camp.
Capt. Heaney Of the Oakland camp mad
a few pleasing remarks and Others e1
pressed their enjoyment of being present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
"THE TWO SISTERS

That popular play, 1.-The Two Sisters,
was given at the Opera house, last evening
to quite good audience. 1t has improved
with age, and the company is stronger, il
possible. The piece is one which vii
never really grow old any more than die
1.-The Old Homestead" for it portrsys life
just as faithfully, and the same homely
sentiment and genuine pathos abound in it
The wit that enlivens it is more brilliant
seemingly, and none of the jokes are stale
1t is like seeing new face that has i'm
proved in appearance since you last saw it
and " hich excites as fresh interest as ever
The company will play at Gardiner, to
niuht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
Augusta, Me.

Monday 20 young ladies appeared before
Rev. J. F. Leland, of the school board, al
the WIN. r. Smith school building. for ex
animation for positions as teachers in the
suburban schools. The examinations were
written ami consisted of physiology, arith
metc, geograph, spelling, history, grammar
and bookkeeping. The result of the ex
animation will be made known Wednesday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
AMUsEM ENTS.
1.-THE DANGER SIGNAL"

THE DANGER SIGNAL.
The attraction at the Opera house, Thurs.
day evening. Sept. 6, will be "The Danger
Signal" The Cincinnati Enquirer says Of
this play:
The Danger Signal, the prettiest of all
the railroad dramas, was presented, yester-
day, for the first time in this city at Heucks
and was greeted by two audiences that
tested the capacity of this commodious
theater. In the evening hundreds were
turned away long before the performance
began. The drama is by Henry C. De
Mile and is interesting from the first to
the last. Its plot is pretty and maintains
the attention of the audience to the end.
Laid in the beauteous mountain region of
the far West, the scenes presented are pic
turesque. and throughout the play
is superbly mounted The rail
road effects are new and realistic.
| The flying lightning express, the freight
pillow throwing the snow from the railroad
track are deserving the applause they re-
ceived.
| Lyon L. Adams, Paul Dresser, Will
| hopyns, m. Il. West, LAURA Lolraine
Gaden, Adelaide Mitchell and Ida Sollee.
Paul Dresser sang some very taking
songs. The general verdict of all wss
The Danger Signal is the ideal railroS d
drama, and if the hearty endorsement OF
the hundreds who witnessed the perform
ance, yesterday, is worth anything, The
Danger Signal will do a big business"
Sale of sets opens, today, at Opera house
cafe and G. W. Browns, Gard .ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04

Mrs. E. M. Hibbard and Miss Cora Luce
of Union, were here, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04

Moods Pills cure all liver ills, biliousness
iaundice. indigestion, sick headache. Csc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04

Prof. Samuel Pearson. the new organist
of St. Marks church, has arrived from
Tuskalooss, Ala, where he has been sta
TONED four years in q similar position. He
came to this country from Carlyle, Eng
land. he and hi. family are stopping at
the North. Mr.. Pearson will begia bis ser
vices, Sunday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
NOTICE.

Notice il hereby given that the firm of Lord &
Lowell 10 this day dissolved by mutual consent,
Mr.. j. +. Lord retiring on sc sount OF Ill health.
The business viii be conducted in the future by
Mr. Harry r. Lowell, who will pay all debts
against the late firm, and collect all bills due it.
J.F. LORD.
HARRY T.. LOWELL
AUGUSTA, Ne. Sept. l. 1921. sept4dn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
BOARD OF REGISTRATION.

The board of registration will be in session at
the Common Council room, on Tuesday, Wednes
dav and Thursday, Sept. 4, 5 and 8. from TO l,
TO S aud : to . O'Clock. and on Frieay. Sept. Z,
from to | and TO 5 O'Clock. for the purpose OF
revising and correcting the voting lists of the city
of Augusta A ). BANGS, Chairman.
senf4d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04

Arousing Republican rally In the
opera house at 8 o'clock this eve.
pirg. You can't AFFORD to miss II. u
will be the event Of the campaign
In Au0u9ta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
A Good Appetite

Always accompanies good health, and an
absence of appetite is an indication of some.
thing wrong. The universal testimony given
by those who have used Hoods Sarsapsrilll
a, to its merits in restoring the appetite,
and as purifier of the blood, constitutes
the strongest recommendation that can be
urged for any medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04

John Hopkins of Boston, formerly OF
Augusta, is here visiting Sergt. Sexton a.
the Kennebec arsenal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-04
STATE HOUSE NEWS.
which tho Journal Cleaned On The Visit 10 the
Capitol.

The State board Of railroad commission.
ers arrived, yesterday afternoon, and the
petition and articles of association of the
Rumford Fall G Rangeley Lakes Railroad
were approved, placed on file in the secre-
tary of States Office and certificate issued.
w. H. Newell of Lewiston, appeared in be-
half Of the railroad company.
Gen. Harris youngest brother was living
in the town of Cumberland, Mimi, where
the great fire is raging when he last heard
ON lin.
w. w. Warren Of Dover, is the guest of
Msjor C. J. House and will leave, today,
for Bath, in company with B. Forbes Aver
of Foxcroft, where they will serve as jury
men at the United States district court
which will begin, today.
Frank Oak of the land office has Just re-
turned from trip to Washington, where
he witnessed the grand Pythian gathering.
State Pension Agent Milliken is in Wash
ington.
The Representatives hall has been
opened, and visitors go in daily and look it
over.
Prof. A. r. Smiley will leave, this morn
ing, for Lewiston, to take charge of the
singing at the Maine State fair.
Copies Of the public documents are being
sent out from the library department.
Hon. S. w. Matthews is in Aroostook
county, plainly laying before large audi
ences the principles of Republicani,m.
Hon. Ii. C. Burleigh was at the State
House few minutes, yesterday, on bis
way to Lewiston, where he has large
number of fine cattle on exhibition at the
Maine State fair.
The matter Of q hearing before the
State board Of railroad commissioners
regarding the changes to be made
on the line of the Bangor &
Aroostook Railroad, between Houlton and
Fort Fairfield, has been postponed two
weeks.
New Corporations.
M. X. St. Clair Co.. organized at Cam
den, for the purpose Of carrying GU lum-
Der business at Camden, has filed certifi-
cate. Capital stock, 100000 Of which
$370O is paid in. President, j. Fl. Mont
gomery Of Camden, Me-. treasurer, john
son Knight of Camden, Me.
The Walker Mills, organized at Portland,
for the purpose Of manufacturing wooden
textile fabrics has filed certificate. Capital
stock, $50, 900, of which $50 900 is paid in.
President, Thomas Walker of Warren, Me.
treasurer, Edward A. Hatch OF Boston,
Mass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21
BLOWN TO PIECES.
Terrific Explosion. in a Mine
Near Wheeling, w. Va.
An 0Vercharge Blast Ignited
the Coal Dust.
FAINT AT THE SIGHT.
Women and Children of Victims
Frantic With Grief.
FAINT AT THE SIGHT.

WHEELING. w. Va. Nov 21--The
most app ling mine disaster that
ever oct FRED ia this section Of the
state happened yesterday shortly
after noon at the Blanch coal mines
on the Pan Handle railroad at the
Golfers station. "A new miner. an
Italian put Off an over-charge blast
which ignited the coal dust in the
mine, and a fearf explosion fol-
lowed, carrying de tia and destruc-
tion in its path i ere were forty
eight men ia the mine at the time
and seven are known TO be dead and
three badly injured
After the explosion there was 3
terrific whirlwind in the mine, carry
ing every thing before it. Donnelly
and Rcony were in the mine some
distance away and going toward the
mouth The force Of the explosion
drove them nearly a hundred yards
out Of the mouth Of the mine and
landed Roony on the car track. kill
ing him Instantly while Donnelly
landed in a gully, striking his head
against post Lis brains were
dashed out and scattered for yards
around. His wife was the first to
find him She is Frustrated by the
shock There Is little hope that she
will recover.
The news Of the disaster soon
spread. and in few minutes hum
dreds Of people were crowded about
the mouth Of the mine. Many heart
rending scenes occurred The
wives and children Of the miners
were frantic, and strong men were
overcome. Tia a short time a rescuing
party, consisting Of George Ben boon,
Nick Kernis. Arthur Ward. John Nut
Ter and William Davis, was organized
anu went i to the mine after the
bodies When the bodies were
brought to the surface many women
swooned at the sight Prosecuting
Attorney Cotton and Coroner Watkin-
shaw of WeIlsburp were soon on the
ground and took charge of the bodies
and Will conduct a rigid investiga ton
This is the second accident Of the
kind which has occurred at this mine.
just two years ago similar explo-
sion occurred in which three were
killed and several ia jured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21
AMERICA AND GERMANY.
A Diplomatic Issue er Gravity May
Arise Between the Two NatIons.

A Diplomatic Issue er Gravity Nay
Arise Between the Two Nations.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81 Our govern
ment has not yet been officially in
formed that the Danish government.
like Germany, has prohibited the inn
portation Of American cattle and
meat Our trade in these commod-
tiles with Denmark is of insignificant
volume. but if it should appear that
the Danish government has been in
duced to issue its decree at
the instance Of Germany, cor
respondence between the latter
country and the state department is
likely to assume a different tone from
that in which it has been conducted.
1t is one thing for a nation to exclude
our meats on sanitary grounds. even
If the case is badly sustained. but it
is an entirely different matter for
such q nation to go out of its way to
induce a third nation to join il in a
boycott of American products. Prob
ably it would be difficult to estab 1ish
the fact that Denmark has been in
fuenced to decree its prohibitio at
the request of Germany, but should
that be made clear, diplomatic issue
of gravity would be raised between
the United States and Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21

TO keep his enfeebled body comfortably
warm. While the afevedore takes his
food Ia great mouthfuls and rolls it over
and over in his mouth in the pure ami
NAL delight Of satisfying hunger. the
opium fend eats with an effort, as il
each grain Of rice were medicine that
he was obliged to take against his will.
Upon it, as upon all his food. he showers
''soy' and pepper. ginger and the other
condiments which are used In the east
to stimulate an appetite.
NO Class Prejudice.
In another place is q young clerk
cleanly shaven and neatly dressed. The
we'll worn appearance Of his coat shows
that he is also obliged to frequent the
cheapest restaurants in order to make
both ends meet. He is Light hearted new
ertheless and chats VITA his neighbors
as happily as can be- Not far away lis q
street beRgar, dirty, ragged and devoured
by vermin, and the dirtier and more
nauseating a beggar il in China tho
larger is his income. This man lis blind,
and next to him sits q we'll dressed per-
son. who brings him down 20 his regular
beat every morning and takes him home
every evening For this the guide is en-
titled TO a certain wage and also one
meal day. Business must have been
good with the mendicant on this par
ticular day, as both he and his compan-
ion had a small army of dishes in front
of them, with the prospective bill Of at
least 6 cents apiece Here are two
thieves, who have but lately left the
meshes of the law. Each has had his
cue cut off, and each is doing his best
to conceal the fact by piecing the lit
tie hair upon his head with horsehair
braid and probably the combings from
some sick Chinaman.
AZ Gannr-.r...
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21
CREATED A SCENE.
Sheriff Eay1or Of jackson County and Dep
uty Marshal spencer Come Togethsr.

Sheriff Eay1or Of jackson County and Dep
uty Marshal Spencer Come Together.
Sheriff Naylor Of jackson county. and
ex-Deputy Marshal Spencer are enemies.
Their feud Is said TO be of long standing,
and when the two men came together in
front Of the court house this week, there
would have been trouble had not by
ISLANDERS interfered.
Spencer and Naylor saw each other at
the same instant One who was there
says Spencer took the aggressive and
threatened to kill Naylor. Naylor az
cused Spencer Of shaving q gum" to
which Spencer replied that it didn't
make any difference; that he could click
him without it." One rumOr says both
men drew revolvers. but another has il
that only Spencer did SO. In either
event no shots were fred and the two
men were hastily separated.
The trouble is said to have grown out
Of fuss between Spencer and his wife
concerning Naylor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21


Decatur Emmett by his parents, who
were southern people. His father march
ed to Mount Vernon in 1912 from De-
troit, being one of a body Of 90 rifle
men.
Young Emmett learned the printers
trade on the Mount Vernon Gazette, i'd
three years rising from the position Of
sdevil' to foreman. He was Of a ROY.
ing disposition. however, and enlisted
in the United States army. His father
was displeased at this performance and
had him discharged for being under age,
Early in boyhood Dan displayed de.
cided musical talent. Before he had
reached the age Of I 8 he had composed
several quaint negro melodies. He
finally joined a circus and travelled
with different companies for I8 years
as band musician.
In 1859 he wrote his most famous
song. He was then member Of Bryant
Bros. minstrels of New ork. One night
jerry Bryant asked Dan to write him
"hurrah walk around. = That was on
Saturday night, and Mr.. Bryant wanted
the piece ready for Monday mornings
rehearsal The song was written Sun
day, rehearsed all day Monday and sung
that evening. It proved to be q great
success for several years, but when the
800
den to use il, and the band was Kissed
when they attempted to play it,
In the south it was different It's
popularity rapidly increased until il be-
came the warsong Of the Confederacy.
All through the war; when two oppos-
ing armies lay encamped near each 9th
er and the Union bands would strike
up Yankee Doodle or Star Spangled
Banner, the rebel bands would al
ways respond with the roIlickiug strains
of Dixie. =
Dan Emmett's Famous Walk
Around" has been revived by New
York road company this season. Uncle
Dan wrote many negro melodies. 5fgs,
reels, hoedowns and songs. but Dixie
was his most famous composition.
Among the most popular Of his other
songs were: stDan Tucker, = ''Old Aunt
Sally = ttGumbo. Sound de Horn. p
s'Gwine ODER de Mountain and I'm
Gwine Home to Dixie. =
The old man has appeared during the
past year az several entertainments fn
Mount Vernon and Is TRANQUILITY await
ing che fall of the last drop scene.
ANDREW CARLISLE CARsom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21
WARFARE By CONTRACT.
An American Agrees TO Blow Up the
Japanese Fleet for SI,O00.0O8.


Japanese Fleet for $1,000. OO8.
VICTORIA. B. O., Nov. 21-Serious
international complexion will prob
ably follow because Of the discovery
Of an American trave ling under the
assumed name of John Brown a the
steamship Gaelic. Brown had a con-
tract with the Chinese government
by the terms of which for $1,000, 600
he was to destroy the entire Japan
csc navy within eight weeks after
his arrival The steamship was
first detained at Yokohoma. when
it was supposed a thorough search
had been made The J Japanese made
a. formal demand for a n inyestira tion,
claiming that two Of the passe nge rs
were naval experts having in their
possession some secret engine Of de-
structiOn which was hidden in their
baggage. Captain Peome made an in
vestigation and declared on his word
of honor as an officer and gentle man.
that nothing liable to seizure
could be found. While the
examination at Yokohama was
drawing to a close intelligence was
received that the suspected travellers
had transferred them elves to- the
French mail steamer Sidney and were
on their way to Shanghai by way Of
Kobe In obedience to kilograms
sent to the latter port permission to
search the ship was obtained from
the French consul and Brown was
discovered
lie processes to have discovered an
explosive Of tremendous power which
he declared he had first offered to
Japan. but as his proposal was con-
temDtu0usly refused he turned to the
other bellgerent and sought employ
ment from the Chinese legation at
Washington Receiving sufficient
encourage ment for his purpose. he
started at once for the East. accom-
panied by an American assistant,
registered as George HOWE and a
Chinese assistant furnished him BY
the legation. How the Japanese were
warned OF this transaction has not
yet been discovered, but they de-
termined at all hazards to prevent
further progress Of the party.
That they endeavored to do
this with careful regard To the
requirements of intern tional law is
doubted by nobody, but whether they
have succeeded in this particular is
a question warmly discussed bv
foreign residents The arrested men
are under close guardianship in
Kobe. The affair concerns more or.
less directly three Western nations,
the United States, France ana Eng
land, and it is already under dilige Mt
consideration by the diplomatic
agents Of the respective governments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Companies Organized To do Business in
Kansas Granted Charters.
The following charters have been fled
with the secretary Of state:
The Washington Creek German Bap-
list cemetery association OF Alfred, Doug
las county. Directors Wiebe Postma,
Martin ". Metsker, S. III. Miller, Ii. G..
Metsker and Joseph W. Shively.
The T. III. Ford South Sill Irrigation
company Of Ford Ranch, Hamilton coun-
~. Directors IL Ford. ". c.
Price and Ira Ford.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-21

CHICAGO, Nov 2L-Jobbers from ali
the principal cities of the West and
representing almost all branches Of
the business met at the Grand Pacific
hotel to-day to take action re-
garding the recent changas made
By the railroads in the charges for
excess baggage Those present
claimed that the new rates we're ex-
cessive and that on short distances
the Increase often amounted to 100
per cent. At an executive session a
committee was appointed to confer
with the railroads and endeavor to
secure the withdrawal of the new
"a ffas