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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
JUMPED TO DEATH.
Suicide of G. S. DaIby from
the Steamer Lewiston.
The W. c. 7. u. Closes Its 2lst An.
nual Session at Houlton.
Best Irotting Of Season at HouIton-Fires
in Same Town.

Bangor, Sept 29,-G. S. Daily OF G. S
Dalby Il Co, painters and decorators Of
West Newton, Mass, committed suicide
from the steamer Lewiston of the Boston
q Bangor line, Saturday night, it is sup
posed.
He went aboard the steamer, early Satur
day afternoon and bought ticket to Rock
land. He retired at once to his stateroom,
leaving his ticket with the purser and Civ.
ing directions not to disturb him, as he had
been up, the night before and wished sleep
On the arrival of tho steamer here, this
afternoon, the stateroom was found locked.
An entrance was effected but the man was
not there. Clothes and a bottle which had
contained a solution Of carhoic acid was
found. There was only 70 cents in his
pocket.
The window was open and the blinds
closed but not fastened IL Is believed
that he jumped overheard during the
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
SANFORD CYCLE RACES
Good Time Made Considering Stiff Breeze
Down the Track.

Sanford Sept 29-The cycle meet
Saturday, was run in stiff breeze, but
good time was made. The summaries;
One-mile novice-WilliamR Rankin, San
ford, first; f. W Ferguson, Sprlngvale,
second; J. f. Greenwood, Sanford, third.
Time-2m. 36hs.
One-mile OPEN. p. Clark, Dorches-
ter, first James Clark. Dorchester, second
Cbarl, s. Newton, Stafford Springs, Ct,
third. lime-2m 292s.
Half-mile race for boys under Is years
old-Ned Cross, Norway, Me, first; Won
II Gerry Sanford, second; Ed :. Boothby,
Springvae, third. Time-1m. los
One-milc, 2m. sos. class-F. W. Fergu-
son, Springvale, first; George W. Hayes,
Sanford, second, e. p. Borden, Sanford,
third. Time-2m. 5lMs.
Half-mile open Charles II. Newton,
stafford Springs, CT, first; James Clark,
Dorchester, second j. +. Clark, Dorches-
ter, third Tlme-lm. 5s.
One-mile handicap-George w Hayes,
Sanford, u70 yds.), first; Bert l. Gerry,
Sanford. u45 yds) J, second; +. A Mer-
rill, G25 yds J, third. Time-2m. 1712s.
r. A. Kicker made an exhibition heat
and lowered the state half-mile record to
1.04 As.
There was serious collision in the mile
open and Senior of Sanford and Casey OF
Worcester, were badly injured. Several
wheels were wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The thermome
ter has fallen rapidly on the Atlantic coast
and at the north Rocky mountain sta
tions, and has risen in the Central valleys
and Lake region.
1t is low north of Lake Ontario, on the
middle Atlantic coast, north of Montana,
and an extended area of high pressure
covers the eastern slope of the Rocky
mountains and Central valleys
Fair weather has prevailed except in the
Lake region, middle Atlantic states and
New England where local showers are re
ported. 1t is warmer on the immediate
Atlantic coast and in the extreme North
west. 1t is colder from the Lake region
southwark to the Gulf coast.
Cool, fair weather will prevail through
out the Central valleys. The weather will
clear in the middle Atlantic states with
cool, nor:hwesterly winds. The tempera-
turc will rise, with fair weather west OF
the Mississippi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
JA8EZ 8. FELLOWS DEAD.
Was WeIlknown Throughout Country. Espe.
cialIy as Expert Rifle Shot.

Maiden, Mass, Sept. 29-Jabez b. Eel
| lows, for many years president of the
| Massachusetts Rifle Association, and who
was considered one of the best rifle shots
in the country, died of heart disease.
Saturday morning, at his home on Spraguc
street.
He was native of Athens, Me, and
| came to Boston when u young man He
had been resident of this city the past %
years, and was engaged in the wooden
ware business in Boston, where he had a
had large acquaintance among business
men.
He was best known as an excellent rifle
shot, at which he has made some of the
finest scores In the country. He was in
his 50th year and is survived by son and
daughter, his wife having died several
years ago.
Funeral services will be held at his late
home at 2, tomorrow The body will be
taken to Augusta, Me, for burial, which
Will take place, Tuesday.
Mr.. Fellows began his shooting career
by practicing at Walnut Hill in 1880, and
up to 1884, when his eyesight failed him,
had done some most brilliant work at the
butts. In April, 1888, he fired 40 rounds
with 50-calibre rifle at 200 yards and
scored 1872 points out of possible 200
and the following October, at the fall meet
of the Massachusetts, Rife Association. he
scored 90 points out of possible 40 on the
Massachusetts, decimal target, oifhand, at
200 yards
At meeting Of the Boston Press Rifle
Association, year later, he was invited
to shoot in the visitors match and made
seven consecutive bullscyes much TO the
surprise Of the riiiemen of the press.
March %, 1894, he secured 10 bulsevcs
in regular match, which was the first
clean score ever made in match with a
30 calibre rifle.
In the same year ut a meeting of the
NJ r. A in the Herald cup match. he
scored 80 points out Of possible 35. Mr.
Fellows had shot ct Creedmoor in team
matches, and done creditable work, scor-
ing % points out of n possible 25.
He had the same excellent success with
a military rifle as with a sporting arm.
His eyes troubled him to such an extent
that bis physicians forbade his shooting.
but Mr. Fellows loved the sport too much
to let It drop, and, while nursing his eyes,
maintained a great interest In the shoot
ing world.
He did little shooting every now and
then, but it was not until 1890 that he
went into the sport with his whole heart
and soul. He took up pistol shooting.
and made. mt 80 yards, 81 points out Ola
possible 100, and maintained good average
shooting with rifle throughout the sea-
SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
FROM kENT'S HILL.
The Foot Ball Eleven Gaining in Strength
The Coming Poverty SocahIe.

kent's Hill, Sept. go Especially Mrs
Wilson 7. Morse is confined to her room
from a violent attack of lumbago. Her
piano pupils will be deprived of their
lessons for few days. They will be dis
tributed among the other teachers of the
conservatory.
The Wesleyan foot ball eleven is making
fine progress under the excellent coaching
Of W. O. Cobb of Wesleyan University,
class 90 They will play IA game with the
Hebron eleven ut kent's Hill, Oct. ).
The Wesleyan Kent's Hill second eleven
is growing strong and can hold II good
game with the first eleven
Foot hall IS really having boom here.
fhe game as now played is much more re
fined than last year. which is the cause OF
its growing popularity.
Monday evening. Sept. 80, there is to
be poverty soclable in Decring chapel
Our students are borrowing all kinds of
costumes for the occasion, which promises
to be unique in its way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
THE STATE W. c. T. U.
Closes It's 21st Annual Session at Houlton
With Fine Services Sunday.

HoultoD, Sept. % Miss Clara Parrish
of Illinois, gave a grand address before the
W. G. Il. L. convention, last evening.
Today, the pulpits of the churches were
occupied by prominent women in attend
ance at the convention and the audiences
were unusually large. At 3 p. NJ the
sunday school meeting in the Baptist
church was addressed by prominent speak
ers
This evening Mrs Mary A. Livermore
gave an address in the Opera house to an
audience which filed the hall to overflow
ing. The W. c. Il. y. bcnediction was
pronounced and the 2Ist annual conven-
ton ended
Monday many delegates will take an
excursion trip over the b. 4, A. Railroad
to northern Aroostook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
MCKINLEY SILENT.
Refuses IN Be Interviewed on Statements Of
Gen. lohn c. New.


Columbus, o., Sept. 29.-Governor No
Kinley refuses to bo interviewed relative
TO the attitude of General Harrison As
presidential candidate nor will he ex-
press an opinion as to the possible or prob
able effect of his attitude After
reading carefully the telegram carrying
Colonel News interview, and dwelling es-
pccially upon that part Of 1t, which said
that General Harrison would favor neither
Mckinley nor Reed rs candidate, the
governor said:
Il do not think II Is necessary, nor do /
believe it would be proper for me to talk
for publication about this. simply have
nothing to say"
Can you not express an opinion as TO
the probable influence OF General Harri-
sons attitudc?" was asked.
NO replied the governor, abruptly, 1T
have not n word to say"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
WANTS ANOTHER CHANCE.
Dunraven Asks II a Cup Challenge From Him
Would Be Accepted.

New York, Sept 9.-Chairman James
d. Smith of the Americas cup committee
has made the following statement:
II have been often misquotcd during the
recent discussion of the Dunraven qucs-
tons, but for this much | will be re.
sponsiblc. Within the past few days Lord
Dunravcn said to mo: Commodore
Smith, what will be the chance Of having
it accepted if l should present another
challenge for Tie America $ cup?'
Il answered That it was my belief that
such n chal,rn.cI would be considered, but
the race cnui. not he slilcd until after the
race bvtwcc ~" American yacht and
that of Charles y. Rose.
Il also expressed the hope that such a
challenge wouia he presented, and then
we could have two races next year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
VIOLET HASKELL'S END.
The Coroner Decides That 1t Was
Plainly a Case Of Suicide.
Disposed by Will Of Large Properly Yet
Dies PennIess.

Deer Isle, Sept. 29-The coroner s
jury, in the case of Mrs. Violet Haskell.
whose body was found in tho woods, has
returned IA verdict of suicide by shooting
with revolver. 1t developed at the in
quest that the woman had planned the
action so as to lead to the belief that she
had been murdered Although she left an
executed will bequeathing $4,000 to vari
Gus beneflciaries, it develops that she died
almost absolutely penniless, and that her
much talked of wealth was q mere hallu-
cination. The body was buried in the
pottcr's field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
FOR MAINTAINING A TRUST.
Kentucky and Tennessee Board OF Under.
writer's Indicted on That CHARGE.

Chattanooga, Tenn Sept. 29.-Thc Ken
lucky and Tennessee board of under
writer's has been indicted for maintaining
trust. Warrants are being drawn and
in few days, all the members will be
arrested and bound over for trial. The
men charged with law breaking do not
seem TO be much worried. Said one Of
them:
1--WE have taken no action yet in the
matter There will be plenty of time after
we are arrested. The same state Of affairs
exists all over the country, and the courts
elsewhere have not taken any notice Of It. "
The underwriters claim that they arc
far from wishing to do people harm
through their combination, and say It
makes things easier for insurers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
MiST00K The RUOYS.
Schooner Josie F. Ashore and Total Wreck
at Napatree. CT.

New London, CT, Sept 29.-Britisl
schooner Josie f, St. Johns for Stoning
ton, Cameron, master, with laths aud
lumber, went ashore at Napatree, CT, al
3 A. NJ Monday and is a total wreck
The captain mistook the huoys ard the
vessel went ON among the rocks.
Tug Fred Il. Ives, Providence for New
York, tugged at the schooner for two
hours, but could not bulge her. Wrccker
Scott was sent for, but was unable to get
a hawser to her.
Her bottom is out ana foremost gone
through her. Parts of the keel have
broken of, and with portion of the cargo
floated away. She was insured The
crew was taken off by the life saving
crew.
Steamer Olinda, ashore on Fishers is
land, has broken in two and her stern gone
ashore Her bow is 100 feet on shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
STORM IN MICHIGAN
RACES With Unabated Furj-Great Damage
to Shipping Reported.

St. Joseph, Mich, Sept. 29-The storm
which has ragged here since Saturday morn
ing, has as yet ahated but little. Nc
steamers have left here since Friday
hight and much fruit is now lying on the
docks awaiting transportation.
Reports from Muskegon say the lake i,
higher than for many yeprs submerginq
the wharvcs and doing considerable dam
age Steamers of the Goodrich line did
not leave port, last night, owing to tbs
roughncss.
Today, the lake has boon in an angry
mood and no small craft could weather the
sea. Several boats are sheltered here wait
ing for the lake to calm down
At Holland, 50-mile-an hour north
wester ragged last night. The sea is roll
ing over the piers.
Steamer Kcrshaw and schooners Kent
and Moonlight went ashore at Marquette.
Sunday morning, and are Il total loss Tho
Crews were saved. Loss, $3.50, 600; in
surCd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
THE WALL C0lLAPSES.
Accident at Warren's Paper Mill Wesibrook
Loss. S3000-Wili Cause No Delay

Westbrook Sept. 29,-The back wall,
40 feet wide and 80 feet high, of the new
building Just completed by S ID. Warren &.
Co, Boston, used as cutter room in the
paper mills, collapsed, Saturday at mid
night caused by the initial opening Of the
new tlume. Loss, $4,000.
The immense volume of water washed
away the granite foundation. No ma
chinery was damaged, it being on the op-
posite side of the room.
The wall will benimmediately rebuilt
The accident will cause no delay on or
dtrs. The entire plant will stare at mid
night as usual. Nobody was in the build
ing when 1t occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
EDWIN EMERY DEAD.
Was Well Known Educator and a Native O
Sanford. Nc.

New Bedford, Sept 29.-Edwin Emery
well-kDown educator and member o
the firm of Lawrence Grinnell &; Co, in
surance agents, died, Saturday evening
after n brief Illness Mr. Emery was borr
in Sanford, Me, IN 1896. After gradual
ing from Bowdoin College, he served q.
principal of the high school in Gardner
and Belfast, Me, Great Falls, n. H..
Southbridge and Northbridge, (Wbitins
ville) Mass.
He resigned the latter position in 1877,
to become instructor Of cadets on board
the revenue marine schoolship j. c. Dob
bin. Later he held a similar position on
the s. 7, Chase He had been president
of the Worcester County Teachers Asso-
citation.
During the rebellion he served in Com
pany +. 18th Maine Infantry, being
promoted to second lieutenant for brave ny
on the field.
At the time of his death he was Junior
Vice commander of Post 100, g. A. X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
Did You Ever Fall Over n PrecIplcs.

III" hou Ever rail- over n Prectpice,
Or hold up the Washington Monument on
the pit OF your stomach-in a dream? Did
you ever wake up in a cold sweat caused by
some horrid phantasy? II SO. the wisest thing
that you could have done to renew your
slumbsr undisturbed by the nightmare. would
have been to take some Hostetter's stomach
Bitter4 which would have tranquilized you
and relieved the Indigestion, which was, per-
haps. the author of your hideous dream. In
somnia, nightmare. indigestion are easily
remedied by the Bitters. Resort to IL, also, IL
you etroubed with chilis and fever, liver
or kidney trouble, constipation. neuralgia or
rheumatism. II you have lost your appetite
don't go 20 the expense of advertising for IL.
but take The Bitters. Then will good diges-
tion wait on appetite ard health on both"
just before retiring is very suitable time TO
swallow a wineglassful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
Maine Personals.

Washington Sept Extensions have
baen granted to the following residents of
Maine
Renewal and increase, Alfred Whitney,
6orham; Elias Averill. Oxford Reissue
Daniel Davis, Portland; Lyman p. Spin
ney, Kittcry; Michael Sullivan, Port
land; Joseph +. Farnam, Monroe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
IL is Known
BY Its Cures

II is not what we say. but what
Hoods Sarsaparilla does. that tells the
story of its merit.
The thousands of people whom It he,
raised from disease and despair to happi-
ness and health, are the strongest and
best advertisements Hoods SarsaparilIa
has. No other preparation In existence
has such a record of wonderful cures.
largest sale, and requires for Its produce
ton the largest laboratory in the world.
Now IL you need good medicine, why
not try that which has done others SO
much good. Remember
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
TR0TTING At HOULTON.
Track Record Lowered by Ada p. to 2.24-
Best Trotting Of Season.

Houlton, Sept. 29-The greatest horse
trot of the season took place at Maple
Grove park, Saturday. In the 2 30 class,
with five starters, first money was taken
by Maud Ellingwood; Joker, second
Harry, third best time, 2.2SA
In named race. six heats were trottcd.
In the fourth, the track record was broken
by Ada p, who won the race; Julius
Robbins, second Prince F., third; best
time, aga
In the ? 40 class seven starters, Red
Glen won; Dandy Lamps, second; Faunt-
leroy, third; best time, 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
Funeral Services al Maiden.

Maiden, Mass, Sept 29-Funcral SER
vices over the remains of the late .Jabez b.
Fellows, president of the Massachusetts
Riile Association. were held at his late
home. this afternoon. Rev. b. H. Bailey,
pastor of the Unitarian church. nfficiated
Delegations were present from the Rifle
Association and Charlestown Club. The
aoral enbIems were very profuse. The
remains were taken to Augusta, Me, for
burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
FIRES AT HOULTON.
Two Alarms. Saturday Night. But Only One
Serious Blaze.

Houlton, Sept. 80 "A chimney burn
ing out on Military street, called the fire
department out at last evening. An
other alarm was rung at g. 80 for fire in
large barn owned by X. S. Phillips
Loss, $1,000; no insurance. The stable of
A. j. Martin was slightly damaged, the
loss being covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30

Washington, Sept. 2G-Forecast for
Monday; For New England, rain, fol
lowed by fair in the southern and western
portions; southeasterly winds shifting to
westerly and cooler
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Delaware breakwater tc East
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
JOHN C NRw.

General Harrison does not desire to
run for the presidency and is In no sense
candidate, and the stories that H. has
withdrawn in the interests of any Que are
without foundation in fact. Were his nd.
vice solicited he would select neither Mr..
Mckinley nor Mr.. Reed MS the Republican
candidate for president"
Colonel New declined to state whom
General Harrison would prefer as candi-
date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
THE LINE GALE
Skipping Along the Coast at the Rate Of 40
Miles an Hour.

New Haven, CT, Sept ga 4O-mile
gale prevailed here this afternoon, nc
companied by exceedingly heavy rain.
Trees in the western lart OF the city were
blown down and some fences destroyed
In Branford, it is reported that much dam
age was done by the wind tn fruit irfcs
The harbor is full of shipping windbound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
KILLED BY A FALL.
No Foul Play in the Death Of Mrs. Lucy
Lindsay Of Providence.

Providence, R. l.. sept. 90 Medical
Examiner Palmer decided, today, that an
autopsy and inquest were unnecessary in
the case OF Mrs. Lucy Lindsay, found dead
in her house on Mathewson street, Satur-
day, who it was believed had met with
foul play. She injured herself by fall
against stove, aud being old and feeble.
died almost Immediately. The remains
were given to an undertaken for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
LIGHT RAiNS-cOOLER.

Boston. Sept. 29.-Local forecast for
Monday: Cloudy; occasional light rains I:
eastcfly wirds, followed by fair and and
cooler Monday night, with winds shifting
to westerly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
NOT A CANDIDATE.
General John C. New Speaks
tor General Harrison.
Previous Stories Unauthorized---
Wnhdraws in No Ones Favor.
His Preference Not Known Mckinley Inter.
viewed on the Subject.

Indianapolis. Sept, % Colonel John
G. New, who managed cx.prcsidcnt Har-
rison's campaign for the presidency, and
was consul general of the United States
at Lon Ion during the Harrison admins
tration, in an authorized interview In the
Indianapolis News, Saturday, said:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30

The monument to the late Prof. Carnot
at fontainableau, France, was iDapgu-
rated, Sunday. President Faure att4ns cd
the ceremony. The widow Fl N. Carnot
was not present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
Mothers! Mothers,, srotherxt.x

MRS. WISsLows SoorHsG SYRUP has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN while TEETHINC. with PERFECT
sCCCESs. IL sOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the
GUMS, ALLAiS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO,
and Is the best remedy for DIAERfiEA. Sold by
druggists In every part Of the world he and ask
for Mrs. Wnsow's Soothing Suup" and take no
cher kind. Twenty live cents bottle. dAwlyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30

BORROW MONEY

Where you pay it back in instalments 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,
zig Water St.,opp. Cony House. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30
HORRIBLY BURNED.
Sad Death of Miss Edna
Henry of Auburn.
Wall of Warren's New Building at
Westt rook, CoIIapses.
The Bicycle Meet al Santord-Foot Bail at
Rents Hill.

Lewiston, Sept. 90 Miss Edna Henry of
Auburn, who was terribly burned, Satur
day, while using liquid polish on hot
stove, died today. Her clothing caught
fire and the girl was fatally burned before
the flames were put OUT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30

Prof Louis Pasteur. the distinguished
chemist and diseoverer of the Pasteur
treatment for the cure of rabies, is dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-30

II You wear moderate priced Mems
Shoe, why not get great value for httls
money
Lewis $3.50 Ina Calf Shoes are what
You want. Made of solid leather, with
Lewis Cork-Filled Soles, they are the
most comfortable shoes known for all
sorts of weather. Stylish, too, and
wonderful wearers.
Sec that you get Lewis Ina Calf Shoes
See what a bargaini
Your dealer knows all about the value,
for he sells them
Sod by STEVENS g. BALLARD.