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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
OXFORD COUNTY FAIR.
Best Entries Tor Years-Good Races -Atten
dance Rather Light.

Norway, Sept. 15--Thc 18th annua
exhibition of the oxford County Agri-
cultural Society opened on the grounds
between Norway and South Paris. this
morning. with good weather. The en-
trees for the race. the exhibit of cattle
and display of farm products are the
best for years. The forenoon was de
voted To arranging the exhibits. Two
racing events filled the afternoon At
tendance. 800. The starter was G.. NJ.
Hatch, Pennington, and the judges G.
NJ. Hatch and Charles Crosby of Nor
way: Whitney Buck. Waterford
Tho green hors" race, purse 500, was
won by Doctor br. g. by Pure Wilkes
owned by II. G. Fletcher. South Paris:
w, Il. G.. br s., owned by w r. Chap
man. Bethel second: time. 2.3lA.
The 23i trot. purse $500. had nino
starters and l3 entries, being won bv
Glenco Patchcn b. g, by Greenwood.
owned by j. :. Chaplin, Harrison: Jay
mont br s. owned by G. l.. Jenkins OF
Auburn. second; time, 231M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
DINGLEY HAS 10000.
Second District Rolls up Splendid Figures
Lewiston Republicans Celebrate.

Lewiston, Sept. 15.-Returns received
by the Lewiston Journal from 375 Maine
cities. towns and plantations give:
Powers 1884. Frank 80 Isl, Bateman
2t54. Ladd 1897, Clifford ia These fig
ures give Powers plurality of A., 203.
The same towns in 1892 gave: Cleaves
IS 023, Johnson 46, 1i5 Hussey 3104. Bate
man 2207. Knowlton 1S5. Cleaves' plu-
rality 1,27S
The remaining towns and plantations
will increase Republican plurality to
Sc, 900. All the returns so far received
quadruple the plurality of 1892
Nearly full returns of the vote cast
for representative to Congress from the
Second district increase Congressman
DingleE's plurality, and elect him for
the ninth term by over 1900 plurality.
His plurality, two years ago. was TO-
900. and four years ago, $500.
Lewiston Republicans celebrated the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
L a 8 II Q ALL
FOR TIE EIGGEST
Il x CURSI
or THE SEASON, md rms ON
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
TO POpHuUt Beach
AN" BOOtAb"y UttrbO7'

And trip out to Sea Round Scguin Light.
VIA Maine Central Railroad and Elegant
Steamer Sagadahoc of the Boston & Ken
ncbec Steamboat Co
Fish and clam chowder and sandwiches
served aboard the steamer. Picnic bas-
kets may be taken.
Special Train and Reduced Rates:
Watervile. 7.55 A. NJ. Winslow. 500 A.
NJ. Vassaiboro. SO A. NJ. fare ST. 10: Riv-
a. NJ. fare, sl.25; Hallowell. So, A. NJ.
fare. $l.23; Gardiner. S45 A. NJ. fare sl.25:
South Gardiner. S.5f A. NJ, Iceboro. 900 A.
NJ. Richmond. 9.07 A. NJ. Uarwards. II
a. NJ. fare. Sl.09; Bowdoinham, go A. NJ.
fare .@c., Topsham, 332 A. NJ fare. 95c.:
brunswick. 9l3 a. NJ. fare. 90c: Lewis
ton. !. $. 800 A. NJ, Crowley's Junction.
30 a. NJ. Lisbon. a.15 A. NJ. Lisbon
rails, 9.23 a. NJ, fare, s.00; Bath arrive
1000 A. NJ
Leaving Bath by the Steamer "Sagada-
hoe. on return will arrive at Augusta
not later than $50 T. NJ.
Everyone can go as the fares are way
down.
Personally conducted ty General East
ern Agent Geo. A. Alder 5f the Maine
Central Railroad. which Gill add greatly
TO the pleasure and co:rfort of the excur-
sioniSIs
Rain or Shine Excursion will be run.
Ample Accommodations Do not let a
dun morning prevent your enjoying a
days pleasure.
three hours or more. Steamer will con-
iinue TO Boothbay Harbor. round Segun
Light. giving all Il scene of unsurpassed
beauty and q view of the noted summer
resorts. Mouse and Squirrel Islands.
sept15,d5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR.
Large Attendance New Features She Races
To-day will be Horse Day.

Pennington. Sept. 1.-THE annual
show and fair of the Franklin County
Agricultural Society opened, this morn
Ing. with good weather and very large
attendance. The exhibit of neat stock.
sheep, swine and poultry is large and
IA good condition. The parade of stock
and prize winners is a new feature
this year. and was said by some to
equal that of the State fair.
The four-year-old race was not very
interesting. 1t was won in three
straight by b. m. Elbie b.; best tim"
30$. The half-mile bicycle race had
light starters ana was won by Louis
Marsh. Pennington; best time. 1.20.
Tomorrow will be horse day and a
good exhibition and races are assured
if we have pleasant weather A. II.
Merrill, Danvers. Mass, is the starter
cf the races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
IvIerit
intrinsic value of - I'm
Hoods Sarsaparilla. j q 40

Merit in medicine means the nowor -
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore it has true merit. When YOU buv
Hood 8 Sarsaparilla, and take it according
TO directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any of the many blood diseases, Won
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
HACKED TO DEATH.
Reported Brutal Murder of
American by Spaniards.
State Department Investigating Death
Of Charles Govinin Cuba.
Prompt Preparation Must Be Made by Spain
II Reports Prove True.

Washington, Sept. 1.-the state de-
partment is manifesting an active in
terest in the reported hacking to pieces
by Spaniards in Cuba of Chas. Gown.
an American newspaper correspondent,
and Consul-General Lee has demanded
full report on the affair from Captain
General Weyler If the Spaniards are
unable to refutc the strong aftidavits
already in the possession of this govern
ment, an apology and indemnity will
be peremptorily called for.
The state department is Informed that
Gown, who had his American passport
and carried no arms, had lost his way
and was captured. July ., by Spanish
Colonel Och0a, who had him bound to
a tree and hacked to pieces with machC-
ties. Consul-General Lee will press the
matter to conclusion as promptly as
as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
T. J. SOUTHARD DEAD.
Was One of the Most Famous
of Maine Shipbui|ders.
His Flag Has FIoated Over About 100
Vessels from Own Yards.
His Lie Work Associated With Growth Of
Town OF Richmond.

Richmond. Sept. 15.-tSpeciaD Hon.
Thomas J. Southland. Names famous
shipbuildcr. died at his residence on
Church street at about F. NJ, Tues
day, in the S1th year of his age Nh
Southland was born in Boothbay, May
is, 1908, and came to Richmond when
a young man. He began life at the
smiths forge, working his way up
until he became master of his bust
ness. His shop stood on q lot near
r; II. Whites grocery store. The
young blacksmith was industrious.
working early and late to keep up with
lis work. die prospered and in course
of time became interested in shipping,
taking small pieces of vessels in eX-
change for his labor
Large returneS came to him from
his Investments, so that he went into
business for himself, building some of
he finest ships on the Kennebec. For
many years Mr. Southland was known
he world over as Il successful business
man. His credit was good for almost
any amount in all parts of the civil
| lied world. His ships have carried the
| Tag to every cline, making the ship
| building firm of I. J. Southland & Son
| famous on both sides of the ocean.
| He built in all about one hundred ships.
/ To his untiring efforts his success is
| due.
Mr.. Southland was always an early
riser aud to drive "A good bargain he
frequently went without food and
| sleep. Looked at from any standpoint,
his life has htan ron t-ly1 al ,1t
| Coming to Richmond With no other
capital than pluck and brains, he rose
| to positions OF wealth and honor. He
| was State senator during the war,
| though he never aspired to political
| fame
| His life is associated with the growth
Of the town in which he took great
| pride, no enterprise ever having been
started that failed to enlist his sym
pathy. He was largely instrumental
| ~ establishing the shoe business here.
| and when disaster came he was ready
| 10 head the subscription list to give
| things another start. The Opera house,
| of which citizens of Richmond are
| justly proud is a monument to his
generosity. He was largely interested
| IN real estate, being owner of several
| business blocks at the time of his
death.
Mr.. Southland was genial com
| ramon, and never enjoyed himself bet
| ter than when he sat in the middle of
| a group of men in some grocery store
| and entertained the company With his
| stories. His health began to fail few
years ago, since which tine he has
| seldom been seen on the public streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Weather Conditions and General Forecas,

Washington, Sept. 1.-the area of
high pressure has moved from Mani
toba to ontario, diminishing in marn-
tude. second high area has an
pearcd off the north Pacific coast. ana
a trough of low pressure extends from,
the middle Gulf to the New England
coast
Rain has fallen III the middle AT
lantic states, Ohio valley, Missour;
valley. Middle and upper Mississippi
valleys. The temperature has fallen
in the Lake region and, Ohio valley
and risen in the Southwest and re-
manned stationary elsewhere.
Tho weather will probably clear
Wednesday afternoon, in the Middle
Atlantic states. Showers may be ex-
pected in the middle and upper Missis-
sippi valleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
S. S.. Brooks & Go.
SOMERSET COURT.
September Term Of Superior Cont. 1896.
Judge [. A. Emery Presiding.

Skowhegan, Sept. Is.
The September term of the supreme jul
dicial court for Somerset county opened,
this morning, Hon. l.. y. Emery, justice
presiding. The following officers were in
attendance: L. =. Vies, sheriff: n. W.
Brainerd clerk; Ben. s. Collins, county
attorney. Blaine 5. Nilcs. messenger,
7. L. Harding, c. +. Ham, f. L. Pennell.
Jos. Atkinson, John Smith. Reuel Will
liams, W. +. Mutt. deputies.
The opening prayer was made by Rev.
Geo. +. Leighton of Skowhegan. Jurors
were empanelled as follows. Grand jury:
Loring b. Allen. Edwin s. Baker. Calvin
Blake. John +. Downes, Harland Il. Ellis.
Nathaniel Han. Henry L. Holt: Timothy
.. Jacobs, Rufus J. Mitchell, II. NJ. Par
ker. Hiram NJ Pattee. Isaac Pierce. Geo.
II, Rhoades. G. A. Savage. j. +. Stewart.
Will Sturtevant. Alonzo Varney. Bcnia-
min +. Walker. Warren A. Walton. Ed
win S. Ward, VIM. W. Williamson, Chas.
\. Wyman. Melvin =. Wyman. Nathaniel
Hall of Canaan was chosen foreman.
First traverse jury: Geo. ID. Abbott.
Charles Bean. John n. Brann, Warren
norson, Roscoe NJ. Dunbar. Lewis Fish.
=. 7. Goodrich. Harvey b. Goodwin.
Granville Goodrich \. c. Grant.
Second traverse jury: Chas. j. Green,
Sylvester Ham. Fred r. Hill. Delbert ..
Jones, Henry X. Lancaster. Geo L. Lord,
u. +. Piugree Isaac Y. Tibbetts, f. H.
futile Joseph Watson.
Supernumeraries: Wallace Whitehouse.
Allan l. Wilson l.. c. Williams. Both
iuries We're excused till next Monday.
The following attorneys are in attend
ance: Augustine Simmons. Ben S. Col
Inns. North Arson; c. O. Small, c. a.
WILDER Madison: Thomas j. Young. So
ION: G. \. Harrington. Norridgewock; w.
K. Jordan. Bingham; j. +. Holman.
Athens; u. ID: Stewart, ST. Adams; W. b.
Brown, Hartland: +. W. Hovey. Abel
Davis J. w. Manson, l.. c. Morse. Pitts
icld; S. S. Hackett. Detroit; Geo. q.
Weeks. Geo. Chapman. Fairfield; S. II.
Willard, Mercer: r. y. Waldron. Harvey
.. Eaton, L. f. Webb, Watervile: Hen
ny Hudson, Guilford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
YORK COUNTY FAIR.
Davis Wins Bicycle Race-Mabel G. and Lady
Beauv0ir Win Horse Races.

Saco Sept. 15.-At the York county
fair, this afternoon. Fred Davis of Bid
leford. won the half-mie handicap
bicycle race; William r. Huston. Port
land, second; Fred Labonte, Biddeford
third. In the pa pace. purse $50,
seven horses started, and the race was
won i'll straight heats by Mabel c., b.
M, 10y Happy Medium, Boston; Reba,
b. m, Hazel Junction. n. H., second !;
best time. 2.271a.
The SIS trot. purse $50. five starters.
was Won by Lady Beauvoir, b. m, by
Beauvoir, Rochester, \. H.: Ginger, J..
b.. Woodfords, Me, second; best time,
= 30ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Firemen's Muster at ROckIand To- day.

Rockland, Sept. 15.-The firemen's
muster to be held in this city, Thurs
day, promises to bring a very large
crowd to the city. The procession will
number seven bands and drum corps,
ten hose and eight engine companies,
besides other uniformed bodies. The
Hockland and Lewiston ball teams will
play two games during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Nearly $500 in York County.

Biddeford Sept. 1.-THE vote OF
York county was completed this fore
noon, by the arrival of returns from
two towns which were lacking in the
early morning dispatches. Congress
man Reeds plurality in the county is
1865. a gain of 1897 over the plurality
Of 80 and gain Of AS over that of "a
Every Republican nominee in tn.
county is elected. The closest contest
vas over the Office of sheriff. for which
Prohibitionists made their chief fight
Total Republican plurality for Gov
nrnor in the county is AIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
FOxCROFT BICYCLE MEET.
Central Bicycle Club Holds Successful Meet
ing-Fast Time Made.

Foxcroft Sept. 15.-At the bicycle
meet here, today. under the auspices
Of the Central Cycle Club of Dover ana
FoXcroft the road race was won by II.
/. Oliver, Madison; onc-half mile
novice, by Ralph Vaughan, Foxcroft.
mile amateur. by II. 7. Oliver; mile
professional, +. Wellington, Prcsquc
Isle. first; a. J. Dyer. Lewiston. sec
ond; T. p. SWEET. Norway. third: mile
open to local riders, by r. p. Barber,
Dover. The novice race was made in
the fast time of min Il sec. The
time for a professional race is 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
1.750 Plurality in Franklin.

Pennington, Sept. 15.-With only
three small plantations, Copln, Green
vale and Rangeley plantations to hear
from. Franklin county complete gives
Republican plurality of 17i1, and
these plantations. on the basis of their
vote in 1894, Will increase the plurality
to 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
10000 FOR BOUTELLE.
The Fourth District Follow Example Of Other
Districts.

Bangor, Sept 15.-One hundred and
fourteen towns in the Fourth congress
sional district. embracing over half the
whole number. give BouteIle 1870;
Chase, 500; Park, Pro. $50; Chap
man. Peoples, 5S3. The same towns in
1892 gave Boutelle 1908; Powers 1907
Jersey 90. The ratio of gain MAIN
tanned will give Boutelle 1900 plurality
in the district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
North Aroostook Fair at Pressure Isle.

Presque Isle. Sept. 15.-The 10th an
nual cattle show and fair of the North
Aroostook Agricultural and Horticul-
tural Society opened here today. The
weather was fine. there was an I'M
usually large list of entries for the
races. and the displays good, but the
attendance was light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
DROWNED At BANGOR.
VIM Lewis OF Charleston. Mass Loses His
Life in the Penobscot.

Bangor. Sept. 15.-The body of VIM.
Lewis, a seaman, aged 40, was found
floating in the river, today. 1t is sup
posed that he fell overheard. last night
while trying to board his vessel. the
four masted schooner Monhcgan, and
in falling struck his head and was
stunned. He had a family in Charles
town, Mass. and the body was sent
there. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Reprcsen tatiye- Elect Maxwell Serenaded.

Richmond, Sept. 15.-(SpeciaD.-In
honor OF the great Republican victory
the Republican town committee. ac-
oompanied By the Richmond Band,
serenaded Representative Elect Max
we'll at bis residence on Front street,
tonight. About 200 people marched in
the parade. The company was ten
dered the freedom of the house Mr.
Maxwell made a brief address of well
come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Fitchburg Odd Fellows at Portland.

Portland, Sept. liking David En-
campment, l. O. of O. f., from Fitch
burg, arrived here on the st. Croix
this afternoon. They We're received by
the Portland Patriarchs and taken to
the Prehle House where there was an
informal reception and a band concert
tonight. Tomorrow the visitors will be
entertained by an excursion to River
ton and Willard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Celebration by RockIand Republicans.

Rockland, Sept. 1.-the Republicans
celebrated the result of the election in
the county and state by parade, fire
works and speeches, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
About 1000 in piscataquis.

FoXcroft. Sept. 15.-Returns from
towns in this county show Republi-
an plurality of about 1900 The
~cnator-eiect Parsons ran ahead of his
ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
THE THIRD DISTRICT
Will Roll up about 5000 for CONGRESSMAN
S. L. Milliken.

Belfast, Sept. 1.-THE returns from
Waldo county complete, except Free
dom, give Powers (Rep) 1777 plurality.
The missing towns may carry it up to
1900. Every Republican officer in the
county is elected. Belmont is the only
town that went Democratic.
Milliken's plurality will be about
Il, coo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

The buildings occupied by ]. II. Nc
Marin. wax paper manufacturer, and
Dodds Medicine Co. Toronto, Ont,
were damaged by fire. Tuesday. to the
extent of $4,000; insurance small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Political Notes.

James w. Wadsworth of Genesee. N
y, Was unanimously renominated.
tuesday, for Congress by the Repub-
licans of the 50th congressional dis
trict, at Niagara Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
The FIRST DISTRICT
Will Give Speaker Reed 1O,474 Plurality over
Staples.

Portland. Sept. l5.-Full returns from
the LIST district give Thomas Il. Reed
loi7i plurality over Staples, Dem).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Sept 15.-Forecast fo,
Wednesday: For New England, gen
orally fair; cooler; northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

victory, this evening, with booming
cannon, fireworks, illumination of
houses and band concerts on the public
park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
Killed by a Falling Tree.

Bangor, Sept 15.-James ID. Cam
cron of Clifton was killed by a tree he
was telling today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Mosquitoes are hateful, aren't
they"
Yes: | don't mind their eating me
II they didn't keep up such an ever
lasting complaint about the way |
taste."-Chicago Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

This is the PUREST DRINKING WAT
F.ls IN the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC M-Nr"rl1H IN n. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
a solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tects it from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE,
DRINKING WAFER should order PURE,
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
one gallon daily per month. .........7jcts s.
Each extra illon daily per month. .25cts.
one half gallon daily per month";. Scots.
Delivered to any part of the city for 81
cents a hogshead. or p cents IA barrel for
washing purposes All orders promptly
attended TO.
c. F. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston, Sept. 15.-Local forecast fo,
Wednesday, Fair; cooler; northerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

one to five applications of Doan's
ointment Will cure the worst case of
itching Piles there ever was Can YOU
AFFORD to suffer tortures when simple.
ncver-failinG remedy is at hand 1t
never fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
G u n 3

W have just received an invoice of several
hundred guns Of all descriptions. Many Of
them were imported by ourselves, thus saw
ing the middle-men's profits. We shall show
them in our sporting goods department dur
ing the next week and invite those wishing
to examine the most complete lire of guns
ever shown in Augusta to give US call.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-08-13
The New England Democracy.

Taking the New England States together
1T is safe to say that from fifteen to
twenty-five per cent. of the Democratic
voters have repudiated the Tillman plat
form and Altgeld ticket, and almost with
out exception these are the men who have
been recognized as the party leaders in
their respective localities They are men
who have done their own thinking. who
have been Democrats because thev have
believed in Democratic principles and
who have exerted great influence because
they have had ability, have been consider
ed honest and have contributed freely of
their time and money to promote party
success. They bolt now because the
party has been captured by Anarchists
and cranks and fanatics, who have CON
verted 1t into Populist organization and
pledged it to nearly everything that is
IN Democratic. Manchester n. H..
Mirror and Farmer.