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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

gentle craft . year ago, and after watch
ing the members Of the Chicago Golf club
for q time she secured an outfit of battered
clubs and began goliing on her own hook.
She became a great fGvorite with Cap
tain c. 3. Macdonald and other prominent
golfers of the Chicago club, and they called
her the Little Mascot. When the tourna-
ment for women was announced Johnny's
friends promptly entered her name, but
many Of the women of the club protested
against her playing. They said she was
mere child and too young to play, but
there are those who are uncharitablc
enough to declare that Johnny was opposed
solely because Johnny was formidable
golfer. Johnny's friends stood by her,
however, with the result that she was al
lowed 20 play. She was heartily cncour.
aged by the men of the club, and easily
won the silver cup which was the first
prize of the tournament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
Close Of the Phillips Fair.

Phillips, Sept. 26.-The closing day of
the Phillips fair saw good crowd of peo-
pie and little rain. Three classes Were
tcotted, this afternoon. The free .for-all
race was won by Eclaire, Jr. best time,
2 80 Thompson was second and Altama
third. There were five starters in the
$50 class and five heats We're trottcd.
Butchers Boy was first Roxie B. second,
and Enoch H. third; best time, , s9l4
The green horse race was taken by Nelson
X. Don Wilkes second, and Hiram V.
third; best time, three minutes. On the
whole the fair has been very satisfactory
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
JOHNNY Is LADY CHAMPION.
A Chicago Miss Who Recently Won q Sill
yer Cup at Wheaton Links.

Johnny Carpenter is the lady champion
golf player of Chicago. and is consequent
~ a heroine among the society people OF
the Worlds Fair City. John is usually re-
garded as a name for males exclusively,
but Miss Carpenters father, j. W. Car
pcnter, had ideas of his own on the sub
ject, and his daughter was christened John
A. Carpenter. Itwas inevitable, of course,
that she should be called Johnny, and as
"little Johnny" Carpenter she is now be-
ing praised by the golfers of Chicago.
Johnny was born in Kentucky Il years
ago, and her grandfather, Albert Price,
was wealthy kentuckian who added to
his fortune by purchasing q great deal OF
Chicago real estate when it was cheap. AS
d result of his foresight Johnny will one
day have money for Conllagrations. She is
a strong, well built little miss, with gold
en- hair and innocent blue eyes. She first
became initiated into the mysteries of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
OVER $4,000 SHORT.
A Confidential Clerk in ST. Louis Dis
appears.

St. Louis, Sept. 26.-Alfred L. Avery,
aged IS. for three years bookkeeper and
confidential man If Messmorc, Gannett &
Co., grain commission men has disap-
peared and his balances are said to be
short $50 000.
He disappeared Monday and the alleged
shortage was discovered yesterday The
police have been put on the case anG last
night Dolly Wallace, IA woman for whom
Avery is said to have preference, was
locked up as first step in the detection
of Avery's hiding place. He is also short
800, which he held as secretary of a Sc
cret order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Among tho most vcnomous serpents in
the world are the marine snakes Of the In
dian ocean. They are the dread of fisher
men and it sometimes happens that YES
sells are obliged to thread their cables
through barrels to prevent the reptiles
from swarming on board. Great numbers
OF them may often be seen floating on tho
surface OF the water as if asleep. They arc
exceedingly fierce and will commonly at
tack human beings without provocation.
New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
WONT SAIL, AFTER ALL.
The Yacht Valayrie TO Remain Here This
Winter.

New York Sept &c The valkyrie will
not sail for England after all, at least not
until the spring. Capt. Crantield received
orders, yesterday, tn put the yacht in a
berth for the winter. He would not say
whether he was surprised, but the change
of plans was Il STARTER to the sea going
folks around the Erie Basin, who have
been watching the preparations being
made for the voyage, which even included
the adjusting of the compass.
No one on the Valkyric would say what
the future plans were, if they knew.
Among the American yachting men now
at the Erie Basin the hope was general
that Lord Dunracyn would stay in our
waters next season and sail the Valkyrie
against the Defender in whatever rcgattas
or matches might como along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Sept 26-The following
pensions have been granted to residents of
Maine;
Original Henry Jackson, Togus. Re
issue, John b. Lowell Biddeford; An
drew j. Mcdonald, Brewer; James Nc
CURE, West Buxton; Geo. B. Lowell,
Buckspoft; Arthur A. Browne. Water
boro; Levi n. Bartlett, Bethel; Alonzo
Daggett. Rockland; John a, Pooler, Port
land; Benjamin J. Smith, Caribou; John
NJ, Mcfarland, Boothbay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
AT MYSTIC.
Third Day Of The Meeting Of the N. e.
Horse Breeders Association.

Medford, Mass, Sept. 26.-The third
day of the meeting of the New England
Br, eders' Association was attended by a
large crowd Of people, Mascot, Jr., was
today's favorito in the unfinished 2.25
class. Tho result of the 227 class was
quite a surprise to the knowing ones. In
the > 30 GLASS, Annie Shedd made "A quar-
ter In 2.35 =, half in 1. 0S and the milo in
ZIG. the fastest 3-ycars-old time ever
made ut any meeting Of this association,
Prior to the first heat in the :. 13 class,
the drivers of Peveril and Edith II. were
each fined $40. This race was tar from
exciting At the beginning of the . 20
class, Driver Ball was fined $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27


Or hold up the Washington Monument on
the pit of your stomach-in a dream? Did
you ever wake up in cold sweat caused by
some horrid phantasy? II So, the wisest thing
that you could have done to renew your
slumber undistuIbed by the nightmar re, would
have been to take some Eostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which would have tranqoilizsd you
and relieved the Indigestion, which was, per-
hsps, the author of your tiieous dream. IT.
somnia, nightmare, indigestion are easily
remedtd by the Bitters Resort TO it, also, if
you are trou bedwith chills and fever, liver
or kidney trouble, constip alton, neuralgia or
rheumatism. If you have lost your appetite
don't so to the expense of Advertising for it..
but take The Bitters. Then will good diges-
ton wait on appetite ard health on BOTH
Justb.fore retiring is very suitable time to
swallow a wineglassful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
TR0TTlNG At BLUE HILL.
Closing Day Of the Fourth Annual County
Fair.

Ellsworth, Sept. 26.-The trotting at
the last day of the fourth annual fair of
the Hancock County Agricultural Society,
resulted as follows
?.4 CLAss-rURsE 1925.
@. T. Paige, Orono. Orono Boy, 1
w. A. Deeriug. Camille. Z >
Il. {. Leach, Hlora b. 3 3
Time, az, 81, go. as.
In the >, 40 class, purse 500, there were
five starters. W, &, Bates, Brooksville,
buster, first; f. NJ. Rowe, Ellsworth.
Harry p, second; best time, 2.35l5, The
fair has been very successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
A Hint to an Advertiser.

An up town firm recently advertised for
lady stenographer, requesting each APP
plicant to state her age. Among the nu-
merous answers was the following epistle:
To ask lady her age is considered
highly improper, and you people ought TO
know so, but you don't. Why don't you
advertise you want lady Of such and
such an agef Please bear this in mind. -
Philadelphia Call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Anne Riggs who was sent from West
brook to the insane asylum on the charge
Of arson, escaping Monday, has been heard
from. She was hid by friends until to-
day when she left, unknown to the au-
thorstics for her home in Ireland She
sailed from Boston, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

The case against Melvin May charged
with the abduction of the daughter of
Alex Duoios was mol pressed Thursday at
Lewiston the offence having been com
mitted In Cumberland county He was
Immediately taken in charge by Cumber-
land officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
The Star Ball Tossers d The World in Our
National Game.
League Standing.
Won. Lost. Played. Cent.
AT BALTIMORE.

The last game Of the '95 championship
last years pennant winners. Five and
darkness ard few drops OF
rain caused Umpire Keefe to
call the game Carsey's delivery
was hammered all over the field, TIE
champions have four games to play with
New York, with which team they will
wind up the season. Should they win
two Of them the pennant will again come
to Baltimore. 1t Is reasonably certain
that the Baltimore and Philadelphia
teams Will make n tour of the South after
the Temple cup series. Attendance, 5000.
BALTIMORE. .............. G-i
Philadelphia..+..,....... U "
Hits-Baitimore, 10; Philadelphia. g.; Er-
rors- Baltimore, o; Philadelphia D. Espef
and Robinson; Carsey and Clements
AT ST. LOUIS.
Inability to bat OPPORTUNITY lost the
game for the locals, today. Moran $
pitching was but slightly better than Nc
Douglas but his support was better. At
tendance, 500.
st. Louis. .... zee. o o 0 L
Pittsburp ......... 0 | XII
Hns>-st. Louis, Q; Pittsburg, 10. Errors
st. Louis, 2; Fittsburg g. McDougal and
Often; Moran and Mack.
AT CHICAGO.
The Cincinnatis won, today, in the
third inning when they hit Anon's new
pitcher, Friend, for seven runs. After
that the game was dull and embarrassing.
Hoy and Parrot made home runs. At
tendance, 1900.
2 3 3 8
Chicago........ -. % D q q O.
Cincinnati......... 2 / x-l!
Hts-Chicago, 10; Cincinnati, IS. Errors
Chicago, 6; Cincinoati, l. Friend and Dona-
hue; Dryer and Vaughn.
AT BROOKLYN.
The Brooklyn Boston game was called
at the end of the third inning on account
of wet grounds. Score, Brooklyn, A;
Boston, o.
Springfield Finally Beats Fall River.
Springfield, Mass Sept. &c Spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Tho Illuminating power of the gas largo
ly depends on the shape of the burner en-
ployed. The smaller and thinner the flame
tho moro rapid the consumption and the
less the light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
West Penobscut Races Postponed.

Exeter, Sept. 26.-All of the Exeter
races arr postponed until Friday, at 10
A. NJ, or until the first fair day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
Two of a Kind.

Sitanchin-If had your money. know
what I'd be.
Closeflst-What would you be'
Sitanchin-Just as mean as you are
Kate Fields Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

= Ny ideal woman is
t Observation-Disclosures
,iety belle, whose ply
ian tries in vain TO
ep her in repair, nor
2 fragile butterfly of
fashion, who gilds
the tortures of dis
ease with a forced
smile.
" No! my ideal is
a woman who has
accepted her being
as a sacred trust,
and who obeys the
laws of nature for
the preservation of
. her body and soul.
/ "Do you know,
| my knee involrlnta-
| rily bends in homage
Y when / meet the
7 matron who reaches
middle age in com
plete preservation.
~ That woman is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
NAPOLEON,
ONCE ASKED FOR AN OPINION,
Gives a Graphic Description of His
Ideal Woman. Mothers Please Note.

tsrECIAL TO OUR LADY HEADEEs.l
In response to a question asked by
lady, the great Napoleon replied, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

S rendered beautiful by perfect
~ health, and the stalwart children
by her side are her reward. That's my
ideal woman
To grow to ideal womanhood the girl
hood should be carefully guarded.
Mothers owe a duty to their daughters
that in too many cases is neglected.
Nature has provided time for pUriii-
cation: and if the channels are obstructed
the entire system is poisoned, and mis-
cry comes.
AT mothers meeting the wife of
noted New York divine said to her lis
teners: - Watch carefully your daush-
ters' physical development.
"Mothers should see that Nature is
assisted. if necessary, to perform its Office,
and keep their daughters well informed
as to matters concerning themselves.
Irregularities, from whatever cause. are
sure indications of organic trouble. With
Irregularities come disturbance of the
stomach and kidneys.
Violent headaches often attack the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Springfield Finally Beats Fall River.
Springfield, Mass Sept. &c Spring.
field, Z Fall River 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

A. d. Ward had display of Glenwood
ranges and parlor stoves and was awarded
first premium on each.
Bowditch, Webster & Co. had a fine dis
play of trusses and braces which received
the society's blue ribbon.
s. S. Brooks & Co made q display of
farm implements, which was worthy of
mention by the committee who awarded
this enterprising Augusta firm blue
ribbon.
Among the Augusta people at the fair,
to-day, were II. f.. Bowditch, William
Turner. Alec McCauslano, ID. W Love.
joy. Irving d. Fifield, ". a. Martin, Allen
II. Jewett. Bert Locke, H. K. Lishness,
Mr.. and Mrs J. A. Mcdonald, J. A. Nc
Donald Jr, W. s. Lamson. George Nor
riSon, Mr.. and Mrs. b. d, Savage, d. +.
Moore, l.. j. Haskell, Bert Brown, f. A
Hus sey. Frank Leonard, Scott Hewins,
Daniel Hewins, l.. F. Durfor, f. L. Cush-
ing. b NJ Cross. Mr.. and Mrs. II. H.
Bachelor, J. II. Libby, Charles Ward and
VIM. Hanks
The Washington times., 1895-06-06
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APPOMATOX A PARK.
virginia Confederate Veterans Crit
else the Advisory Council.

Virginia Confederate Veterans Criti-
else the Advisory Council.
Charlottesville, Va, June 5.-This was
the second aud the last day of the session
Of the grand camp Of Confederate vet
Grams. IN Col Smott presided. The commit.
tee on school history recommended the
grand camp to call on every city and county
school board in Virginia TO use its influence
10 select school history from the three
southern histories on the State list The
committee on resolutions, amid appa use
reported the folio wing, which was ad
opted:
Resolved, That it is the sense and
opinion of the grand camp that the action
taken 10y the advisory council Of the camp
recommending the establishment Of a ma
tiunaI park at Appomattox Court House by
the national government was inexpedient
and unadvisable, and that said action so
far as binding on this grand camp be re-
vuked and resi- igued, and that each subor-
dinate camp be left free to express its own
opinion on the subject
The following officers were unanimous
ly elected: William A Smoot, Alexan-
dria, grand commander; John "A. Cozzens,
Glen Allen, first lieutenant commander;
j. N. Sulbbs, Woods Cross Roads, second
lieutenant commander; j II. Garnett, Char
luttesyille, third lieutenant commander;
T. G.. Morton, Stanton, inspector general;
Washington Taylor, Norfolk. quartermaster
general; Rev Beverly d. Tucker, Norfolk,
chaplain general; DIR. John S. Powell,
Occaquan, surgeon general; Thomas Ell
lett, Richmond. adjutaDt general
Winchester was chosen as the next place
of meeting, after which the grand camp
adjourned.
The Washington times., 1895-06-06
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ESCAPED THE RUFFIANS.
Timely Assistance Rendered Colored
nv AFar,

Timely Assistance Rendered Colored
Girl by Young Men.
The police are looking for four scoundrels
who made a bold attempt at felonious as
sault upon Missouri Hickman, young col
ored woman, of No. 636 Sixteenth street
northwest, about 9:45 o'clock Tuesday night
in the White Lot. The scene OF the assault
is within a stones throw of the President g
house.
Two of her assailants were colored and
the others white. The girl, who was in
company with a female friend, had been
TO the bathing beach in search of be-
lated boy relative
While returning home and passing through
the White Lot, the men sprang from behind
a clump of bushes and confronted the ter
rified females.
After making an insulting remark the
fellows attempted to catch hold of the
girls. Missouri's companion ran away
screaming, while Missouri was seized from
behind and roughly handled
One of the nffians struck her a heavy
blow, knocking her down. In the struggle
that followed nearly all the clothing was
torn from her and her face scratched and
bruised.
Sheutteredsev piercing screams, which
were heard by party of young men, in
Guiding Benjamin Redman and Mr. Bliss.
They ran to the girls assistance and her
assailants fled and made their escape in
the darkness.
The Washington times., 1895-06-06
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

Four weddings were celebrated in this
city yesterday. Miss Fannie L. King,
daughter of Mr. Charles King, and DR..
Charles Diedel were married at 1880 a. M.
at the home of the brides parents, on South
ST. Asaph street. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. G. E. Ball, OF Grace
Church, and Mr.. and Mrs. Diedef-left on
an extended wedding trip North, and on
their return they will make Washington
their home.
Miss Mary Tay lor, daughter of Mr..
Thomas Taylor, of Four-mile Run, and
Mr. James Galloway, of Baltimore, a
member of James Herne's Shore Acres
Company, were married at $3.50 d. m. at the
parsonage of Christ Episcopal Church, on
North washington street, by the Rev. Dr..
Suter Mr.. and Mrs. Galloway left for
New York to spend some time.
The marriage of Miss Mamie R. Broders,
the youngest daughter of Mt. Joseph
Broders, to Mr.. Joseph P. Elliott, OF Chi
cago, was solemnized at noon at the home
of the bride, on North Washington street,
by Elder A. B. Francis, of the Primitive
Baptist Church. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Elliott left for their future home
in Chicago.
A pretty wedding was that of Miss Annie
W. Fisher and Mr. Alexander Murray, OF
the First National Bank, which took place
at the home of the brides father, Mr.. Amos
Fisher, No. 210 Prince street. at O'Clock
at night. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev Milton B. Lambdin, of Goshen, Va
The bride was attended by Miss Barbara
Lambdin, and the groom had for his best
man Mr.. John w. Hooff Mr.. and Mrs.
Murray left ON the 1908 train for Memphis,
en- route for Atlanta.
The police have not yet gotten any clew
to the person who entered the ticket office
of the Pennsylvania railway station, corner
of Fayette and Cameron streets early yes
terday morning and robbed the money
drawer of $31 80. This is til D ccond time
the ticket office has been robbed in the past
few months.
Snake Stewart. the negro charged with
the burglary of T. F. Burroughs store, has
confessed that he was the man who COM
mitted the robbery and told Officers Smith
and Griffin that they would find the stolen
tobacco and stamps in an outbuilding
back of the colored Baptist Church, on Glib
sonstreet, between Alfred and Columbus and
there it was found.
The Young Mems Catholic Club and Car
roll Institute, of Washington, are to be in
vited to take part in the re-dedication of st.
Mary's Catholic Church on the 10th inst.
The Washington times., 1895-06-06
ARE SAFE In OLD ENGLAND
Cornell 0arsmen Arrive at South
ampton on the Paris.
Logan Carlisle Was Also Passenger
American Officers Banqueted.

Southampton, June 5.-The steamship
Paris. with the Cornell crew, which is
10 row at the Henley regatta in the contest
for the Grand Visitors challenge cup, ar
rived here at 80 p, m. to-day. All the
American oarsmen were in fine condition
and they said they had greatly benefited
by their trip across the ocean.
w. Bcntly, of Fluvanna, v. Y, and F. Al.
Matthews. OF Buffalo, n. Y, were the
only two members who suffered from sea
sickness, and they were only slightly under
the weather the first two days. The oars
men highly praised the officers for the
kind manner in which they had been
treated while ON heard the steamship.
The Cornell oarsmen had words of
special praise for the chief steward OF the
Paris, Mr.. Walter Harris, who, they ex-
planned, prepared all the meals, which were
served to the American athletes separately
from the other passengers.
Previous to the arrival OF the Paris here, a
paper was signed by all the Americans on
board and by several of the English pas
sengers, expressing the hope that the Cor
nell boys would return home with the famous
Challenge Cup.
Tho Cornell crew will remain at South
ampton tonight and will go direct 10 Henley
tomorrow, Wnere uellgntIuLy situated
house has been rented for their use by
Commodore w. T. Hastings, OF the Cornell
navy. The Cornell boys had difficulty in
landing, as all the passengers and officers
of the Paris wished TO personally say good
by to them.
On the dock the crew found a number of
old Cornell University men, now residing in
England, waiting to welcome them ashore.
The young men from Itbiea were eheered as
they left the ship and all of them spoke
hopefully of their chances OF winning the
cup.
Mr. VIM. E. Curtis, Assistant Secretary
Of the United States Treasury Depart
Ument and Col. Montgomery of the United
States Treasury Department, met the Paris
) on her arrival here aud took charge OF the
bunds which We're brought over by Mr..
Logan Carlisle, who was a passenger on
the steamship.
The bonds will be taken TO London
and will be placed in the strong room OF the
RuthschiIds. After being Initiated the
| bonds will be formally delivered TO the
representatives uf the bond syndicate. The
mayor of Southampton this evening gave a
banquet tl the officers or the United States
steamers New York. San Francisco and ALI
| ance. Capt. Evans, uf the New York, made a
/ happy speech.