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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
PisCATAQUIS METHoDIsrs
Open Weeks CampmestIng at sOxcroit-Ovr
500 Tenting on Grounds.

Foxcroft, Aug. 27.-The annual camp
meeting of the Piscataqua county Metho-
dists opened here, Monday evening. The
meetings will continue throughout the
week, with preaching eaohlday BY promi-
nent pastors. Thursday and Sfnday are
p be the greatest days., .Oa tbs former
day, Rev. DR.. Brodbecks of Boston, will
preach, andfon the latter day, Rev. c. S.
Cummings of Augusta.
The outlook for successful meetings il
excellent Already there are o&r 500
people camping on the ground and the at
tendance on the opening day hordeed on
1900. -. .
Rev. f. Fl. Boynton, recently appdnted
presiding elder for the district, has cArge
Of all the arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Patents have been granted to George N.
Holland, Hampton, for potato digger;
Joseph NJ. Strout, Portland, dental matrix
Frank Chase, Watervlle, lasting machine.
The body Of Capt william J. Robbins
of the schooner New Packet, Addison
Point, Me, drowned at Rockport, June
T., was found on the east shore of Rock
port harbor, Tuesday, by a picnic party.
Frank Sweeney and Pbilip Lander, two
of the prisoners who escaped from Farm
ington jail, Monday were recaptured late
last evening, on the west side of Sandy
river. The officers are in pursuit of Per
kins.
The 18th Maine Regiment had its re-
union at Long Island Portland harbor,
Tuesday, and chose the following officers:
President, W. =. Hodson; vice president,
II. E. MeCann; secretary, Albert II. Pur-
ington; treasurer, George T.. Andrews.
The 27th Maine held its reunion at
south WATERFORD, Tuesday. These officers
were elected: President, VIM. S. Dunn,
PORTLAND; vice presidents, Capt ]. +.
warren of Buxton, Capt. J. NJ Getchell
Of Goodwins Mills: treasurer, Jos. r..
Mason, Blddcford; executive committee,
Col. Horace H. Burbank, Capt. J. f.
Warren, George W. Gerrish, N. G. Spin
ney, l. NJ. Emery, M. S. Hurd, N. M.
Hurd G. II. Norton, A +. Smith, George
L. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

sar
proper place a51naxt in order in point OF
age put secondH order came Newbury
port Commandery No 3. followed by
washington Commandery No. of New
port, X. l.
Other Communicates of this jurisdiction
followed each In its proper order, and each
drawing forth enthusiastic applause from
the populace.
The third division was headed by
calvary Commandery of Providence,
who with their milk-white capes bordered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

But club belonged TO Hercules. You will
never be able to WELD a club in as lively q
manner as that ultra muscular chappie, but
you may recover physical energy through the
use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, IL you will
take that thorough tonic with regularity and
persistence, not spasmodicaliy- by fits and
starts. Begin at once II vigor is failing you,
for debility is the certain parent OF disease, so
that delay is dangerous. Digestion, the func-
ton through the perfect discharge of which
vigor is renewed, is insured by the Bitters.
so are appetite. sleep and nerve quietude.
For constipation, malaria, rheumatism, kid
oey and bladder trouble and biliousness the
Bitters is unqualifedly tae best remedy ex-
sant. The restorative effects Of a wineg lassful
hree times every day will soon make them
selves mani est. Fortify the system and grow
strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 27-The area of
high pressure has remained nearly sta
tiunary off the South Atlantic coast, and
a second high area has moved from Mon
tana to North Dakota. A trough of low
pressure extends from western Texas,
north of the St. Lawrence Rain has
fallen in the middle and east gulf states,
in the middle Missouri valley and upper
Lake region.
The temperature has risen in the Ohio
valley and has fallen in the middle and
east Gulf states the upper Mississippi and
Missouri valleys, upper Lake region and
Middle slope
The West Indian storm appears to be on
the way to the middle Gulf coast. Pensa-
cola reports a four foot swell The
velocity of wind at Port Eads has in
creased from ~ to "a miles per hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
The Grand Commandey the United States Formally Opened after
the Parade.

and Rhode Island The richly ornate
banner of the Grand Commandery was
borne in carriage drawn by finely capari-
soned horses.
Next came, as the oldest chartered body
of knights Templar In the United States,
st. Johns Commandery of Providence,
K. /. The knights marched firmly and
with dignifled bearing, apparently fully
sensible of their important position in the
line
Boston Commandery having assumed
the position of escort to the Grand Er
campment, was not, of course, in It's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

George Dixon, the champion light.
weight of the world, got decision over
Johnny Griffin, at the West Newton Street
Club, Boston, Tuesday night, after a
stubborn battle lasting Is rounds At the
conclusion Of the 25th round both men
were as fresh as when they entered
ring, but owing to an agreement made by
the men before the fight, that decision
should be given, Dixon was declared the
winner on points
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
An UNNATURAL FATHER
Bound Over to Grand Jury, al Fairfield. 10
asHorrlbIe Crime.

a Fairfield, Aug 27.-At a hearing b.
fore Trial I'd tice Simpson, today, Richar,
L. Abbott of, Fairfield Centre, who il
charged with cruelty and criminal inter
course with his own daughter, aged. Is
was bound over to appear at the Septem
her term of thdgrand jury for somerse
county, under $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

Sarsapa- OF Hoods
riua. Read this:
NJ am happy to
write q few words
about the good
Hoods Sarsaparilla
has done me. ] was
troubled with. dys-
pepsia. NJ y food
distressed me and /
had dizzy spells and
, dull, heavy fe ling.
in my hea Bince
using several Dttles
of Ho0d,a Sarsa M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
BORROW MONEY

Where you can pay it back in installments and
reduce interest at each payment; we loan on
furniture, pianos, diamonds, watches, horses,
carriages, live stock or any valuable personal
property. Business always confidential.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
pig Water St,opp. Cony House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

Boston, Aug.
%. Il o da y
witnessed Ma
very pron1i-
nent event i'll
t b e grea t
Knights Tenn
plar conclave
in this city,
the monster
parade. All
con d | t ion s
were ausDici-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 27.-For New Eng
land: Generally fair, except showers OF
the coast southwesterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
FAIR AND WARM.

Boston. Aug 27-For Maine: Generally
fair; slight change in temperature
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
: Dyspepsia

And distress after eating are cured BY the
ionic. appetizing, blood purifying effects
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28

The farm buildings of Woodbury. NJ.
Russell. Norway, were burned Monday
night Loss, $1,000; insured for $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-28
NEW ENGLAND FAIR RACES.
Good Attendance at Rigby Park-CIaus For
roster and ArIena the Winners.

Portland, Aug 27--This was the open
ing day of the races at Rigby park, in
connection with The holding of the New
England fair. Tlere VASES good sized
attendance. The 2,i35 pace proved the
best of the three Claus Forester, the
winner. was without a mark until today.
Prof. Roulx gave successful balloon
ascension and there was an exhibition by
the Myrtle Peek rpmbination. The
famous Nelson was 10 shown and re-
ceived great applause. The summarizes
285 pAcE--puRsE s5S&
Claus Forester, b s, by Santa Claus,
Clark, i
IIollister. b g, by Almpnt. Jr,
SARAH rafk Fuller. m, 3 3 :
Mutineer, b S,
Rex Nutwood CHI s, 8 6 3 5
Beatrice. blk m. DIR
Tine 2.17i, 2.16!. AIN, III.
$50 TRoT--PURsE $780,
Arlena, m, by Arlington, Coe, 6 1s1
Leola, b m, Rockefeller Woodbury., 3
Blackstone Brinu, BIS, 4 2 2
Leighton, gig. , 4
Belle Butler, IN, S
Dexter X CHI S, 5 8 6
Harry Flagler, b S, dis
Time, 2.22'. 22oI. 2.2la,2.1si
2-yEARs-oLD TRoT-puRsE $500
Pooh Bah, br g, by Ralph Wilkes. Trent, l
Conquest Star, be, 2
Adwild, b f.
Lou v, br I, 8
We, brs, D
Time, 229l, 2.29s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
PRIZE DETECTIVE STORIES, No. 10.

they'd do the work as they pleased and
build the bridge when they got ready.
Then NV brother lost his temper com
pletely, SAID tSat the New Orleans people
were the only ones who understood now
10 deal with the Italian question, ana
that he proposed to get the damned cow
ardly Malta off his place, II IL took a shot
gun TO do IT, From what j gathered very
little was said i'm reply. Two or three OF
the laborers were rather threateningi Dut
the foreman quieted them with lew
words in Italian, and my brother rusheu
back TO the house. VIII not ueny lnat
the incident troubled me considerably ior
a time, though Robert laughed at my
fears. Nevertheless, i took occasion 10
go down To the cut once or twice ana
talk pleasantly to the foreman. l was
SURPRISED TO find him disposed 10 be re-
markably polite, and, shortly alter, when
the company drew the workmen OH 10
another part of the road, he expressed
his regret to me that they had not been
able to complete the bridge before their
departure. For the last two weeks none
OF them has been seen in the nelghDor-
hood and my fears had entirely subsidized
when this terrible event happened.
every good, t" he said. land now may
/ ask you TO summon your colored manT
1 believe you stated that he made the AM
davit duplicating RalphY
To my surprise, found some difficulty
in persuading the negro to tell Philips
his story. "Wha's de good, Massa HENRY
he kept repeating; and nothing but NV
resolute orders avsiled TO bring him in o
the library. Once there, he showed mucn
agitation at first. Then he braced him
self and launched out into voluble rela-
tion OF the quarrel between Ralph and my
brother, ending up with:
can / jes' knowed dat young feliah
warnt no good from de day he done
walked over NAH phortehalakah bed an
larfed fit TO kill heself when toll him to
be noah cahful."
"Where were you, Anderson" asked
Phillips, quietly, "when you heard the
words between your master and Mr..
Ralph2"
'tIn de hall, sab"
"What were you dong there-l mean,
what did you go there for?'
"Nufiin at all. JUS went dab T. see 4
everything was all raht and clean an
"What time of day was it?''
~ doan rahtly recollec' dat, sah."
"Your present master tells me that the
dispute took place in the afternoon very
ahortly before dinner
"Das raht, das raht, sab. j recollec'
now.n
"You are the only servant, / believer
"Yessah."
"Well, aren't you pretty apt 10 be con-
fined to the kitchen just before dinner!
It's rather bad time to go looking around
the house for nothing in particular, isn't
it?"
Anderson's face began to grow ashy
and his legs trembled perceptibly.
"Foh de lawd, Massa Phillips" he
stammcred, "Yo doan spec me KILN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
POOR PROVIDENCE.
Springfield Had Them Defeated Yes.
terday, Anyway.

sPRINoFIELD, Mass. Aug. l6.-Th Spring
fields defeated Providence twice IN one gams
today, so 20 speak. The first time umpire
Doescher declared the game forfeited by the
Grays, because manager Murray and Stricker
would not obey Kim. Stricken had been
fined S25 for kicking. but he was not con-
tented, 80 the umpire insisted on his leayin
the game. He didn't, though. but the
umpire did, Gruber taking his place. spring
field Won by TO y. The game was noticeable,
because OF the hne work OF the pitchers.
Lovett and Coughlin, each holding his oppo-
nents down TO three hits.
lnnipgs...............1 80
Springfield. .............. 90 o.
hits-Springheld .; Providence T. Errors.-
Springfield 5; Providence l. Batteries Coughlin
and Leahy; Lovett and McAuley.
ROCHESTER,. N. ", Aug. l6.-Toronto got
beaten today by l3 to .. making lot OF
errors, while Rochester played better than
at any time this week. Harper pitched IN
his old form again, while the Torontos tried
Brunneman for two innings and then sub
stltuted Gray.
SYRACUSE. N. ". Aug. l6-Buffalo seems
TO have execrable luck. being defeated again
today by syracuse by score OF IL 20 l. Nc
Ginnis started TO pitch for the Bisons. but
Field had 10 take his place.
SCRANTON. Pa, Aug. l6-Scranton easily
got away with Wilkesbarre today by score
of TO 3. the nine being made in the first
three innings. There was nothing remark
able about the game, except that Scranton
hit Belts pretty freely and Egan, Butler and
Griffin made some pretty catches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17

filo tihNbs
taking up this case. j have, however,
felt under obligations to do my very
best for you, and, at my most urgent
solicitation. he consented to waive every
thing and devote himself to your matter.
"Yours truly,
"EDwARD l. SANFORD" F"
Having finished reading the above note.
shook hands with the great detective
and began TO express my thanks. These,
however, he very quickly cut short.
"You have nothing to thank me for,
he said coldly, 81 am here under orders;
and now. sir, pardon me II i ask you TO
tell me all you know of the circumstances
connected with-yeHF- brothers death.
Time Is always precious, and this must
excuse any apparent brusqueness on my
part.
His manner was indeed almost repel-
liant, but, as looked more closely at his
face, it seemed so drawn that was con-
scious Of guilty pang at having been
even indirectly instrumental in dragging
q sick man into what bade fair 10 be a
very arduous piece OF work. There was
nothing to do, however, but to relate, as
briefly and yet as exhaustivelv as possi-
BILE, all that ! knew.
Phillips, during the recital, sat with
his head resting upon his hand, while
his eyes wandered necessarily about the
apartment. He did not interrupt me
once, but, when had finished, proceeded
to put his questions. Then IL was that
every vestige OF languor vanished. His
face became strangely animated, while
his eyes fairly glittered.
"You have been very full in everything
that bears upon Mr.. Ralph's connection
with the NATTER he began; "and con-
gratulate you. A professional could not
have stated It more clearly. Can you tell
me, though, with little more exactness,
Just what you know about your brothers.
disputes or alterations with the Italians
who were at work on the railroad cut?''
"To tell the truth, / replied, 81 know
very little about 1t. My Brother always
imagined that the company was trying to
retaliHte, by petty annoyances and delays
In the work, for mis- legal opposition to
their schemes. About a month ago he
came In one morning in a towering pas
sion, cursing the whole Italian race and
the foreman OF the gang in particular. IL
appeared that he had gone down TO re-
monstrate with them-a proceeding which
knew he would not be apt TO conduct
very gently, and the foreman had been
impudent and said, in effect, that the
court had given them permission and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17

"Neither is it likely that your niece was
present at the meal Immediately follow,
Ing the summary dismissal OF her lover. y
HThat's so. She remained In her room, !.
recollect definitely, don't doubt that we
did talk some on that OCCASION but do
YOU believe Anderson can be implicated
In any way? He had worshiped my
brother for twenty years with dogs de-
votion, and"
"How has your niece conducted herself
since her fathers death?" interrupted the
detective
/ stopped short and looked at him. A
curious sinking sensation came over me.
"Really," / began; ''you don't-you
can't suspect for moment that that
my niece could-could have-been in any
way involved concluded, desperately.
CONTINUED MONDAY.
Commenced, Friday. Aug. i9.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
copyrighted. 1885.
DII nVeIrD II

can remember Phillips az well as II
saw him before me now "a dark man,
with straight black hair and rather beady
eyes. His features were as delicate as a
woman's, and his figure was small and
slight almost dapper. Only the corus
that stood out in his neck and wrists
went TO show that he was made OF tenn
pered steel
His expression was very grave and seri-
Gus as he bowed and handed me an un-
sealed letter from the superintendent. IL
read as follows:
Dear Sir-This will introduce Mr..
John Phillips, whose name Is perhaps
familiar 20 you. You are very fortunate
in obtaining his services, as both his
health and a combination OF engagements
and circumstances conspired against his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
IT is VACANT.
Minister Ransom Held Office Contrary
10 the Constitution.
APPOINTED WHILE A SENATOR.
Held That Office Whom the
Salary was Raised.

WASHINGTON, Aug. i7-Hon. Matt W..
Ransom of North Carolina Is no longer
minister from the United States to Mexico.
That office was practically declared
vacant yesterday by decision rendered by
Holmes Conrad, solicitor general OF tho
United States, and acting attorney gem
eral
Mr.. Ransom's incumbency was declared
TO be contrary To the federal constitution,
and the acting attorney general sustained
the action Of Thomas Hocomb, auditor
of the treasury. for the state department.,
In declining to pass favorably upon Mr..
Ransoru's vouchers for salaEy and OK.
pcpses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17

The decision Of the acting attorney gem
eral was based on n question raised by
Auditor Holcomb as TO the legality Of Mr..
Ransom's appointment to the Mexican
mission, I'm view of sec. Q, art. OF the
constitution, which declares that mo sem
ator or representative shall, during the
time for which he has been elected, be ap.
pointed to any civil office under the au'
thority of the United States, which have
been created or the emoluments whereof
shall have been increased during such
time"
Mr.. Ransom was nominated by Pres
dent Cleveland in February last, and was
confirmed by the senate before his term OF
office as senator from North Carolina had
expired. He was a member Of the senate
when the diplomatic and consular APP
preparation bill was passed which
contained provision raising the
post Of minister to Mexico from n mission
of the second class TO n mission OF the
first class, and increasing the salary OF the
office from 81, 800 TO slT 800 year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

Eastern League-Adelaide PARK, 3: AS, Provi-
dence VS.. Springfield; Scranton at Wilkes
barre: buffalo at Rochester; Toronto at
Syracuse.
National League-Brooklyn at New York
Boston at Philadelphia; Washington at Baiti-
more; Cincinnati at Cleveland: Pittsburg al
Chicago; Louisville at st. Louis.
The Standards, an amateur baseball team
OF Fall River, would like TO arrange game
with any team in Providence under II years
of age, for suitable guarantee, on Labor
Day. Address all communications to Charles
Leary, Jr., Fall River News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17

"FoR DE LAwD, YOU DoAN SPEC Me- !"
Massa Smith?'
Certainly don't, Anderson" sad
Phillips, reassuringly; "but / do know
that you have committed perjury. You
didn't see or hear the quarrel, as you said
Anderson tried to reply, but seemed
unable TO articulate. Then he almost
reeled from the room, while l looked on
in utter surprise. Phillips turned TO me-
''You and your brother probably talked
the matter over at the table?n he said.
''That's hardly likely, in the presence
OF my niece. IL would not have been an
agreeable subject
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17

The late Prof. David Swing OF Chicago
was a fascinating speaker. Gonzales, the
reverend doctor who breaches at the
church where Armour, the great pork
packer, worships is a man who interests
you. The Rev. DIR. Thomas, who every
Sunday morning breaches to a crowded
auditorium at McVicker's Theater, in the
city referred to- surprises and pleases by
his flow of language. Moody, the we'll
known evangelist, is convincing
preacher. b. Fay Mills knows the art OF
obtaining the undivided attention OF his
auditors have heard all of the gentle
men named. but none OF them ever
preached a more impressive or interesting
sermon than was delivered without manu-
script by Barrett, the evangelist, at the
tent at Broad and Public streets, last
Thursday evening. Had he been before an
audience of five or SIX thousand people,
instead of N couple of hundred, his reputa-
tion would have been made 1t was the
most beautifully impressive and convinc-
ing combination of sentences, apt illus
trations, backed by convincing argumen-
tative Biblical texts, ever given in this
city, as far as the writer remembers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
switch Left Open.

Sr LOUIS, Aug. 1.-THE engine and
baggage car Of a passenger train on tho
Cotton Belt railway were ditched at
Stamps Station, Ark. The train ran
through an open switch. No passengers
were hurt, but three train hands were In
turpd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
Won by Planting.

NARRAGANsETT PIER, r. /. Aug. 18.-
The suit of Mary II. Hazard and others
Interested In the Hazard estate, against
the managers Of Narragansett Pier, has
beon settled The Hazard estate. which
owns land on the waterfront, sued the
pier managers for the uso of the beach.
The plaintiffs get $764l.E.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
! Murder I'm "A Court Honse.

PLATTE CITY, Mo-, Aug l7.-During
the progress Of petty trial in court hero
yesterday. Watt Reed shot and fatally
wounded Newton Winn. Winn and
Reed are prominent farmers One had
charaad the other with stealing hogs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-17
Old Citizen Gone.

AMHERST. Mass, Aug. 1.-THE death Of
William A. Dickinson, 90 years Of age.
one of Amherst's most prominent citizens,
occurred suddenly last night. He was n
graduate Of Harvard law school Of 1854,
was admitted TO the bar I'm Boston tho
same year, and had been treasurer OF Am.
hcrst college since 1879.