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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
PALMER GAINING FRIENDS,
Says He Can Collect Bath Taxes il
Properly Backed Up.
City Council Votes to Instruct Mayor to With.
draw the Suit.

Bath, Sept. ga new phase of the
fight between Ex-Collector w. B. Pal
mer and city council has developed. 1t
will be remembered that last spring a
new collector was chosen. but that the
old collector refused to give up the
back tax bills amounting to 500 900.
The city sued and the case is awaiting
trial in the United States court.
Last night the city council met and
the mayor stated that he did not want
to wait for the process of law, but as
the city is in tight place he desired to
get the old taxes collected, and to that
end desired to put them in the hands
Of a new collector, claiming that the
old one is not capable of collecting
them. The matter was talked over and
it was proposed to take the tax bills by
force
Palmer appeared before the city
council. tonight, and stated his case.
showing that no other collector had
been as successful as himself, and that
he could collect the taxes if the city
would back him up in using the law.
The council voted. II to 3, to instruct
the mayor to withdraw the suit against
Palmer. The aldermen tabled the or
der. Sentiment in Palmer's favor is
growing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
Weather Conditions and Genera, Forecast.

Washington. Sept 29-The tronical
storm has moved northward with prent
energy. and is now ceentral, over Virginia.
secondary depression has deyeloned
rapidly in the Lake region, being central
over southern Michigan. Very heavy
rains are reported from the south Allan
tic states, Ohio valley and Lake region
Southeasterly gales are reported as far
north as New York. but the winds con-
tinue light to brisk on the New England
coast
The weather has cleared generally
throughout the Southern states, and fair
weather prevails west of the Mississippi.
II is much cooler from the Ohio valley
southwark to the Gulf coast, and slightly
cooler in the Northwest. 1t is warmer in
the Southwest and over the lower Lake
region. New England and middle Attain
tic states.
The indications are that the storm now
central over Virginia will move north
ward causing dangerous gales i'll the
New England and middle Atlantic coasts
and in the Lake region Wednesday.
Heavy rains are likely to occur from
New England westward to the Lake re
gion. Generally fair weather Is indicated
in the Southern states. clearing weather
for the upper Mississippi valley, and fair
weather west of the Mississippi, Wednes-
day.
Hurricane signals are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Wilmington to Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
MAINE W. C. T. u.
Opens Twenty-Second Annual
State Convention at Belfast.
The Address Of the President, Mrs,
l. N. N. Stevens.
State Union in Good Shape-v Visitors
ports Of Various Officers.

Belfast, Sept. 29-The 22d ANNA, con-
vention of the Maine Women's Christian
Temperance Union opened in this CITY.
TINS morning Mrs L. NJ. N. Stevens of
this city, presiding. About $50 deIepates
were present, and the arrivals, today.
will swell the number to 200.
The presidents address was cr;,a
lengthy. She stated that Maine had more
man 2oo unions with 5000 members and 81
departments. each led by a comnatant
superintendent. The great disting,lishinp
feature of the Union. she said. is total
abstinence. Mrs. Stevens eulogized Nail
Dow, and said that for 40 years In1or
selling had been outlawed in Maine She
recommended Il separate reformatorv
prison for women. also that the Leeisla.
ture be petitioned for municipal suffra o.
Is years.
She said that in the midst of the nres-
ent political campaign where money is
the great issue. it is well to consider
concerning gold and silver as to how the
gold and silver shall be used whether il
shall be used in the ways of sin and self
eousness.
Among the distinguished visitors arc
MISS Agnes II. Slack of England. secre-
tary of the Worlds w. c. +. L.. and Mrs.
Katherine Stevenson, secretary of the
National Union. Both ladies will address
the convention.
Much enthusiasm and interest prevails
among the delegates and the indications
are that the present will be the best con-
Vention ever held by the society
The report of Mrs Cram. recording sec
rotary. in the afternoon, showed 200 local
unions. She said that the past year had
been better than any previous year Her
report by counties is in brief: Andres
coggin, unions. gain in membership.
Aroostook, q unions. all prosperous:
Cumberland. g unions. gain of 4:
Franklin. unions never stood better.
Hancock, the outlook bright: Kennebec
II unions, banner county for public meet
ings; Knox. active, Lincoln, all unions
doing good work; oxford. prosperous;
Penobscot. II unions, good degree of ac-
tivity: Piscataquis, prosperous year:
having the largest Loyal Legion: Somer-
set, good work. Waldo : unions doing
we'll; Washington. Il unions, Loyal lie
gions; York, holds its own.
The treasurer reported the whole
amount received for the year. $3l55.33 !:
paid out. $292S. 16: balance. s226.5G.
The question of wine at the Sacrament
was discussed Nearly all the churches
In the State use either unfcrmented wine
or water.
The question of n reformatory prison
for women was discussed and petitions
will be forwarded to the Legislature for
one.
This evening Mayor Hanson gave an
address of welcome for the city. Rev. g.
W. Winslow for the churches. Mrs Clark
for the local union, and a response was
made by Mrs. l.. J. Spauldng of Caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
Androscoggin Valley Fair at Canton.

Canton. Sept. 29.-The Androscoggin
Valley Agricultural Society's annual
fair opened, today, with an unusually
large attendance. The Hebron foot
ball team defeated the Lewiston Nichols
Latin school 56 to O.
The 2So class, purse 500. Cannon
by Albo, owned by X. o. Jordan, won;
best time, 233A. The green horse race
purse $50. Hiram won in five heats;
best time, 244A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
TRAVELLING PASSENGER AGENTS
In Session at St. Louis Welcomed by Mayor
$50 Delegates Present.

ST Louis, Sept. 29.-About $50 dele
gates are in attendance at the 45th an
nual convention of the American Asso-
citation of Travelling Passenger Agents,
which began in the Southern hotel. to-
day. Mayor Walbridge delivered an
address of welcome and n. r. Warwick
of Cincinnati, responded on behalf Of
the association.
The morning session was devoted to
routine business and canvassing for
officers for the ensuing year, the cleo
ton of which will take place tomorrow
night. The reports of President Snavely
and Treasurer Landman showed the
association to be in a prosperous con-
dition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
JUPE'S GREAT WORK.
Lowers His Own and 2-Year-Old
Record to 2.13 ga.
Fine Work at New England Breeders Meet at
Readville. Mass.

Readfield. Mass, Sept. 29.-The second
day of the September meet at the track
Of the New England Trotting Horse
Breeders Association presented a
strong card and Il big list of starters.
The day was fine and about 1000 peo-
pie We're in attendance. In the 2years-
old colt race, Jupe won the last heat in
2.13A. the worlds record for 2-years-
old. In the 3-years-old pacing race.
Lee, Mase and Ghetto We're the choice
of the guessers. Fantasy, by Chimes.
in an attempt to beat her record of
2.06, could only make 2.10. In the ia
pace Prince Albert was the favorite.
The finest trotting of the day was in
the 2.17 class. Valence was the high
favorite, with Mack close second.
The stake for 2-years-old, trotting,
value 5000. Jupe. b. c., by Allie Wilkes.
dam Annie Patchen (Payne), won in
two heats; Mikado, b. c., (Palmer), dis
tanced: best time, 21334.
Stake, value $1,000: 3-years-old, pac-
ing Mase, e. G., by Wilkes Boy. dam by
Pilot Medium (Wilson). won in five
Imogone (O'NeiD, second; Ghetto. b..
c., (Bither), third; best time, 2.15 by
Lee; winners best, 2.16A.
The 2.25 trotting, purse $1,000. John r..
Baldwin, g. G.. by Falls Hayden), won
in three heats; Etiquette, oh. m, (Bald
VIM. second; Gussie Leonard. b. M.
CALVIN, third; best time, 2.174.
The 2.17 trotting. purse $4,000 (unfin
ished), Valence, ch. M, by MambrinO
King (Geers), and Mack. b. h., by
Thought CDentley). each won one heat;
best time. 216A by Mack.
The PA pace, purse $1,000 (unfinished),
Robinnette, CHI. m, by Enright (Spear),
and Volta, b. M. by Jerome Turner
(Zimmer), each won one heat; best
time, 2.103i by Volta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
DRAWBsUCH LOSES.
Court Of Appeals Kills All Ms Claims for Tele
phone Transmitler Patents.

Washington. Sept. 29.-The court of
appeals of the District of Columbia. to-
day. rendered a decision in the case Of
Daniel Drawbaugh, who was refused
patents for certain, alleged new i'm
provements in telephone transmitters.
The decision afiirms the decree of the
commissioner of patents.
The court of appeals held that Mr.
Drawbaugh never was the inventor of
the tranSmitter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
HEAVY STORM COMING.
Gale Amounting Almost to Hurricane Sweep
ing Along the Coast.

Boston. Sept 29.-Hurricane signals
were ordered at p NJ, along the coast
n0rthward to Portsmouth, n. II. The
storm is now central on the South
Carolina coast and is decreasing iii
energy. 1t will cause dangerous caster
ly gales increasing to hurricane force
on the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land coast. tonight. 1t will be danger
Gus for shipping to leave port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
Political Notes.

Congressman Ashley r. Wright of
North Adams. was renominated. Tues
day, by the Republicans of the First dis
trict In convention at Holyoke. President
Franklin Carter of Williams college, was
nominated for Presidential elector.
The Democrats and Populists of Ar
kansas will not fuse in the present cam
paign. The Democrats offer the Popu-
lists four Presidential electors. but the
Populists want in addition two of the
six Congressman to be elected. This the
Democrats will not give.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30

ing & Lake Erie Railroad, Monday
night, at Clyde. Ohio. A flat car broke
in two and % freight cars were ditched.
All of the train crew escaped injury,
but it is thought several tramps, who
were on board, were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
WEST OXFORD FAIR.
Exhibits Better Than Usual-Nellie W. ard
Harrison Boy Win the Races.

Fryeburg. Sept 29-The 18th annual
fair of the West oxford Agricultural So
ciety opened, today, with perfection of
weather and the show was up to the
standard in every respect. The show of
stock of all kinds was better than usual.
and the hall exhibition was very at
tractive in fruit farm and dairy pro-
ducts. The race track is in prime con-
dltion. The summaries:
30 CLASS-PURSE $1,000.
Nellie w. r. Linscott Brown
Dixie L.. a. II. Jack Denmark 2 3 ?
Nada. W. IL. Fernald. Conway 900 2 !
Nellie May. l.. NJ. Bachelor. Wo-
bulll OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. i
Daisy T., +. n. Thoms. Denmark, dis.
Time 2.42l4. 1884. 2,394
Observation-Disclosures $50.
Emma Westland. J. f. Barrett.
Deerlng ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ! | ]
Harrison Boy, j. S. Chaplin. Har-
rlSou .......- :.-..... ..--..---....
DeceiVer. Almon Long. Conway =. 8 9
Time, 2.36la, 229A, 2.2Si4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
ST. Philip Currie will Not RESIGN.

London, Sept. 29.-The statement pub
lished in the Paris Figaro, today, that
Sir Philip Currie, British ambassador
to Turkey, is about to withdraw from
Constantinople, is officially branded at
the foreign Office as absolutely false.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
No Freight Trains Running.

Richford, VT, Sept. Cat this point
no Canadian Pacific telegraph opera
tors have been on duty, today. owing
TO the strike, and passenger trains have
run wild Freight trains have come to
a standstill and business is suffering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
Payne Whitney Not Present.

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 29-Payne
Whitney, son of EX-Secretary Whit
ney, and who is a Yale senior, did not
attend his fathers marriage at Bar
Harbor. today. He was at his recita-
tons as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30

Washington. Sept. Extensions have
been granted to the following residents
of Maine:
Increase. Thomas Manning Togus:
Stillman NJ. Morse, Milton Plantation:
Leon Mccoy. Cross Hill: Francis I. Mer-
riman. BOwdoinham. Original, widow.
Rose Steele, East Surry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30

The London ST. James Gazette an
nounces that George Du Maurier, the
novelist, is confined to his bed with a
serious affection of the heart and
lungs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30

The strike of the London cab men is
spreading. There are now 1900 cab
drivers out and the number is fast in
creasing. The drivers struck against
the operation of a system by which only
privileged cabs We're allowed to solicit
passengers at the railway stations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
Washington Forecast.

", Washington; Sept. ,29.-Forecast for
", Wednesday; FOR New England threaten
gales, probably reaching hurricane We
locities on the coast; colder Wednesday
night. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
THREATENING WEArHER-RAIN.

Boston, Sept. 29.--Local forecast for
wednesday: threatening weather and
raine; brisk to high easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30

At Readfield, Mass, Tuesday morn
ing, Jupe beat the worlds record for
2-years-old; time, 2.13%.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
TIMBER LAND At AUCTION.

October II, ISDj, AT q r,.,,Etmp
Office of Eastern Crust ana A'"
Company, Bangor. Maihe'
The assignees of r. W shaw ,' estaote at
he offine Of the Eastern Trust and BANK
ing Co. Bangor, Me. Oct Il, hsyc' lands ~,
O'clock p NJ. the following ,im und l,il
Township 6. r. I, Somerset county; oh Of
sixth undivided of the west part on o.
Township il R q Ar ,o9s 90 an GDs 81 Garfield
fourth undivided OF 1ot so, ~ one-fourth
nniivided Of n f. part Of Section eo,nt ":
Garileld Plantation Aroosto.o;R OK co aroos.
lot No. 43. Chapman Plahtl.io'i'
took County. o.ccJny
WILLIAM 7. HAlN, ,iancv
Assignees of e. w. Shaw In ihSo'''''
july2l, dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30


Analysis from the fifth annual report of
the Maine State board of health
THE SPARKLING CLEARNESS justi.
fes the fanciful NAME of the SPRING.
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICALI
1T IS ONE OF THE PUREST or
WATERS IN THE WORLD Date of
examination, April %, 1889. Analysis of
sample of water No. 3l6 expressed in parts
per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-30
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized 1S4S.
Banking Rooms $50 water
Street,

TRUSTEES S. Badger. j. n.
Manley, l.. c. Cornish. Lendall Tltcomp'
b. +. Parrott
est the first day of every month.
Interest paid or credited on account on
the first Wednesday Of February ana Au-
Deposits are exempt by law from all
taxes, and accounts are strictly conlldeh-
tial. ,,,
Especial privileges afforded 10 E fT.,e
tors Administrations, Guardians. IruS-
tees married women and minors.
apr2 diff EDWIN c. DUDLEY, treas.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-08-13

AkA--tb y LII - ItRA44AAOAl " INaAAN
300. 600, 600, tried ia vain 10 keep the
bullion valae OF its silver coins at a par
with their nominal value. How can the
10000, 600 people Of the United States
expect to succeed where India failed?
Where Were tae silver Pa.rioss In 1879?
The advocates Of Ito cheap silver
standard pretend that the white metal
is patriotic, while gold Is disloyal.
Cne-half Of the arguments for so cent
dolla1s consists of appeals to patriotism
for votes in favor OF the American
money and against the traitor gold
of England.
Ia the happy days before 1873 the
bullion value Of the metal in Il silver
dollar was worth on an average about
81. 03. DID the noble hearted, patriotic
silver minezs rush 70 pour their products
into our mints, so that the country would
have plenty of money? Not hy a great
deal. They were the kind of patriots
who shipped their silver of 10 France
as fast as they could send it liz order to
get q little higher price for il. They
knew that at that time metallic money
was scarce in the United States, but
they didn't care for that. They wanted
the highest price for silver bullion and
they sref3ra sid il q tbc aedgest
market. NOBODY 81 mes them for doiag
so Rut now th. tho ~ brad has
gono Down, and theg aet Unele sam
TO Sivs tiiela mofe for Tn tnllion than
{t4 ~Yaet2f xf45ff.s 44raxf "a f ssrat~,nS-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-08-13
Waubay Whites.

Jap Fulmer has moved his family back TO
town and Is once more a resident of the village
The pops can now say of themselves as David
Hill hast am a democrat" What else can
they say
Joe Adams. the life of the younger element of
Waubay, has returned from an extended visit
to relatives at Britton.
Mr.. Hall of Reddeld, father of Rev. r. B.
Hall, arrived in town last week with a string
of high bred draft horses which he is disposing
of at living prices. He has four good ones yet
for sale.
The Herald's Waubay correspondent was
absent from home last week and the conse-
quences were that q. o. Pitcher was not re.
ported as still making hay or having quit and
likewise Mocking Bird was minus his usual
supply of shaving paper, or the great sensation
al stories of crimes.
At the Mex inley club meeting two weeks ago
a young man of fifteen summers was heard TO
| say to his father (who is laboring under an in
sane delusion ON the silver question:, PA,
amt you going to join the club and get a Me-
| Kinley button 2" We can imagine how pa felt
about that time, and pity him from the bottom
of our heart. Yes we can.
In Friday nights storm. a bolt of lightning
struck the residence of John Smull in Bloom
ing Valley. No serious damage was reported
but Mrs. Smull aud the hired man were quite
badly shocked while Mr. Smull escaped on &C
count of having his feet at the time upon a
chair.
Miss Maude Beavers has taken her old pl ace
as stenographer with Lawyer Sherwood of
Clark, and departed for that place Saturday.
Mrs. f. Kempter presided at the organ last
Sunday at the III. L. charch.
A select company of Waubay's society people
hied themselves away to Pickerel Lake Satur-
day to enjoy the pleasures which the lake af-
fords. As the hour drew nigh for them to pre-
pare to return, a storm arose in the west and
before they could reach home darkness and
the storm overlook them. Two gentlemen who
went by wheel stayed all night at an Indian
hut, while the wheelmen who started for home
were obliged to walk and push their wheels aud
wade the creek the last four miles of the jour
ney. The ladies who went by carriage were
scared half out of their wits, but all reached
home with safety,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daman of Clark, who have
been travelling by team through Minnesota and
North Dakota in search of a better location,
are on their way back and stopped over Sunday
witt, their old pastor, Rev. Beavers. They say
that Clark is good enough fer them.
The proprietor OF the Sand Cut Interurban
Cart Line Co. transferred last week what IS
known as the White Horse or Red Lantern
camp aud occupants, consisting of a man. a
woman, a white hose, a bed, and camping
utensils. from the outskirts Of town into the
tenant house OF Lee Paul in lower town. The
driver went down r.. r. avenue at a 2:i0 gait
with the woman hanging onto the only reyers
able seat behind, and az she bobbed Hp and
down over the grayeled walk, it put one In
mind Of the paupers ride to the graveyard /;
while the man came i%olting along after on his
proud and hanghty white horse. a few nights
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-08-13
Butler Bubbles.

Wind storms and hail has been a constan
visitor in this vicinity for the past few days
and crops are considerably damaged.
William Currier lost a setting of barley
last Friday, it being struck by lightning.
Thos. McAllen passed through Butler Thurs
day on his way TO Bradley.
Rev. Leans brother preached a very able
sermon at this place Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Lemon and wife aud the Misses Colby
and Pitsor were Butler callers Sunday.
George Buchle Sr. is on the sick list this
week.
Fred Ihrke made a business trip to Bristol
this week.
Frank Lewis of Chautauqua was a caller III
the vicinity of Butler Sunday.
The infant son of John and airy Buchl,
died of cholera infantum last Friday.
Peter Peterson moved to Butler last week
where he will make his home in the future.
Miss Tina Butler returned home from Bristol
this week where she has been visiting the past
two weeks.
Chas. and Candice Ash called on Bristo,
friends last Thursday.
DUKE.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-08-13
Lily Blossoms

Franklin Barber says the country is gone to
hell if the Republicans win. and wants to know
what we want with free silver anyway-green-
backs are good enough for him. If he calls
going to hell the times we had in 1889, then for
Gods sake give us hell at once!
A new religion at L~ily,-haye not caught on
yet, but win tell you more in the future.
Frank Kaw and Lester Hall of Leroy, Ills.
are at Ross Parks. Also Chas. Arnold of kim
ball. Mimi.
The worst wind and rain storm of the season
visited us last night. Hail did considerable
damage east of Lily, and we had the greatest
exhibition of electricity ever witnessed in SO.
Dak.-one continual fash of lightning.
Ripe grain is badly lodged by last nights
storm.
The lightning set fire to Curriers' barley
stack in the n. E. corner Of Troy Township.
few oats were threshed in this vicinity last
Friday evening, and quite a number of light
oats were found mixed in.
Yves Rarick Is up and around again but does
not feel as though lie could feed his half of ten
thousand bushols Of wheat in one day soon.
The FarmsIs Cooperative Union is building
a new elevator with a dump and all modern
improvements. so that the farmers who live
near Webster can be better Accommodated thar
last year. Grain viii be handled on the live
and LET live plan as before.
now elevator and store is being talked Q
this fall. Franklin Barber IS the party spokel
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