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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

A long season of hot weather has used
up the strength and pulled down the
flesh of many people. Their stomachs
have become week and faccid.
This is noticed especially in the case of
children whose digestions seem to be par
alyzed by the first cold wave. But it is
also true of grown people, who are sur
prised that the cool days of approaching
fall make them feel worse, instead of
better. They have increased appetites
perhaps, but their enervated digestive
organs are unable to properly assimlate
their food.
The time is coming for cold nights and
mornings and warm Moons. The clothing
that is needed for the proper protection
of the vital organs in the early morning
becomes burdensome in the middle of the
day. 1t is the season Of drafts and sud-
den changes, which find the system but
poorly prepared to stand such strains.
Many deaths will result in this season,
but the chief effect will be in the general
loss of public health until the people in
the community have been enabled to ad-
just themselves to the new climatic con-
ditions.
All doctors agree that great care is
needed both in food and clothing. IN
necessary exposure should be avoided, and
especially should the stomach be given
every possible assistance in its important
functions. If the stomach is toned up
and invigorated, if the liver and kidneys
are kept in good working order, the
whole machinery of life is given strength
and renewed energy. The stomach is the
power producer of the human body, and
81 per cent. Of all sickness comes from its
failure to do its proper work.
Physicians, chemists and practical
druggists who have administered and in
vestigated Puritana, the prize-formula of
DR. Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College,
have publicly and privately stated that it
is the one safe and effective stomach rem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Of Maine that the regiment be filled to
the maximum instead of being con-
solidated, which was done.
At this time the regiment Numbered
less than 100 men for duty. Another
assault was made upon the same works
in October under Butler. and after the
capture of Fort Fisher the regiment
was sent down to Wilmington and was
moved into North Carolina, where the
army of the James, under Jerry, joined
forces with Gen. Sherman and moved
after johnson. 1
After his surrender, the regiment was
stationed at Raleigh, N. c.. where 1t
did duty until the 18th day of July,
1866 when it was finally mustered out
of service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
CAPT. GERRYs ROUGH TRIP.
Brewer Pilots Night Of Terror in Penobsco
Bay-LittIe Boat Lived in Big Gale.

Capt. Al Gerry. shipping master, re-
tired mariner and pilot of Brewer. re-
Gently made what he says was the most
exciting and dangerous trip in all his long
experience at sea.
on Saturday, Sept. II. Capt. Gerry left
Bangor in the steamship USk of Cardiff.
bound for Preston. England. with deals.
lie was TO pilot the Usk beyond Saddle
back rock. and he did it with neatness
and dispatch leaving her on Sunday
noon. Then he got into his 15-foot boat
and started to return. The weather was
rather rough when he left the Usk. and
when the steamer was out of sight on
her way to England a bowling southeast
gale came on.
kind of q boat. but when he found him
self in 15-footer with gale stirring up
mountainous seas. and rain that threat
ened to fill the boat even if the waves
didn't swamp her. he felt a little nervous.
The gale increased. and soon the seas
were running al a fearful height, tossing
the little boat about so violently that no
sail could he carried on her Capt. Gerry
became cold and hungry. but did not dare
to leave the steering oar long enough to
put on his oil coat or take bite of the
food in the locker
Night shut down early and the gale
howled fiercer than ever. The captain
lost his bearings and had no idea where
he would bring up, driving before the
or that she was in danger of swapping,
and he was obliged to bail constantly to
keep her free.
Finally, along toward morning, al
though it was still dark. the boat ran into
smoother water and Capt Gerry knew
that he must be under the lee of some
thing. He soon landed on Il smooth
beach. and making his boat fast. climbed
up over steep bank to get his bearings.
He soon found that he was in the town of
Stockton,-and that the nearest house was
that of an old friend. This was luck. in
deed. The captain got a warm reception
a hOlISe a Df
rest proceeded to Bangor and he now
swears by all the anchors ever hammered
that the next time he goes plotting
tramps to sea he will keep right on to the
other side sooner than leave them in a
15-foot boat in a gale of wind-Bangol
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

ston: E. j. Frost, Palmyra; S. S. Bur
rill, Corinna: George A. Barnard
Skowhegan; William b. Stckney, War
rem; Frank f. Pond, Bath; j. A. Full
Ter, Bath; Thos. f. Farrar, Dexter: ]
o. Chandler, Melrose. Mass; Hiram 2
Pratt, Mattawamkeag: Thomas Ross
Brunswick; "A. d. Russell. Augusta
Chas. NJ. Johnson, South Gardiner
AFRO Mills, Corinna; F.. b. Mutt, Free
dom; j. II. Lowell, South Gardiner: I
NJ. Packard, Winthrop: Silas H. White
house, Harmony; w. II. Bther, Mat
tawamkeag; John c. Hall, Clinton
Benz. J. Hill, Auburn; w. II. Taylor
Augusta Loring S. Weber, Fred 3
Haskell. Randolph: Chas. d. York
Gardiner; c. f. Perry, Appleton; Johy
Farris, China; James Babb, Newport
James Ieba, Togus: Frank Lever
Hallowell: w. F. Haines, South Itch
field; H. r. Hopkins and H. A. Hall OF
Augusta.
These officers were elected: Presi,
dent. L. J. Frost. Palmyra; vice presi-
dent, John Hayden, Lewiston: secre
tary, J. E. Shepard, Lawrence, Mass.
executive committee, Alden Rogers
Bath David a. Coombs, Brunswick
Il. J. Hill, Auburn.
Dinner was served shortly after Il
which reflected great credit upon tho
management of A. d. Russell who hat
the whole affair in charge. Speeches
were made by several of the members
at it's conclusion, all in keeping with
the day.
The secretary read several letters OF
regret from absent members who were
unable to be present.
This reunion celebrated the 35th an
| niversary of the mastering in and t,
say the veterans enjoyed it would be
expressing it mildly; they We're more
than pleased with the. courtesies ex-
tended them.
In the afternoon the members and
their ladies We're shown through tbs
State House through the courtesy OF
Hon. A. d. Russell. 1t was good time
and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The 9th Maine Regiment was raised
at large throughout the State with the
following companies: Co. A, Calais;
Co. b, Brunswick Co. c, Augusta; Co
D. Bingham; Co. e. Cornish; Co. f.
Canton; Co. G. Houlton; Co II, Ma
chias; Co l, Bangor: Co. X, Gorham
The regiment was mustered into service
Sept. %, 1861, and went into camp il
front of the State House where tn,
State grounds are located.
| r. Rich of Portland, was the frs
| colonel and under his command thu
| regiment. on the 9th day of Septembe
started for Washington. After remain
| ing in camp at Bladensburg. just out
side of the national capitol for few
DAYS the regiment was selected for tn
Sherman expedition to Port koya
After few days spent at Fortres
| Monroe the regiment went to sea unde
| sealed orders.
The fleet consisted of about 40 trans
ports and 30 naval vessels. A very Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
A BOSTON LAWYER.
What Mr.. John p. Wyman Says Of
Puritana.

Z
The duties of his law practice make
MIR. John =. Wyman an exceedingly busy
man, and yet, when asked by an ac-
quaintance what he knew about Puritana,
he took time briefly to recount his ex-
perience. Mr.. Wyman writes:
g. have long been subject to severe
headaches and to other symptoms which
seemed to indicate nervous affection of
the stomach. Some weeks ago it occurred
to me that there might be virtue in
Puritana, which l was informed was the
formula of Prof. Dixi Crosby of Darth-
mouth College. AS it gave evidence Of
being thoroughly good preparation, and
as there was chance that it might bring
me the relief which earnestly desired,
tried it to the extent of several bottles.
{" / am not enough of medical man
technically 70 diagnose my own case, or
absolutely to measure the benefit derived
from the use of Puritana, but know, as !
fact, that after had been using Puri- I
tana, l had better appetite, better
nights sleep, and, practically, freedom
from headaches, which had previously
caused me much suffering.
"The result is that feel sure the credit
can fairly be given to Puritana, and, .
while / am not licensed to prescribe any
medicine, l am willing, on the basis of my.
own experience, to express the opinion
that Puritana is an important remedy for
troubles Of he stomach and nerves"
(Signed) j. HIN T. WYMAN. :
Boston, Mass, 80 Court Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Bucklen,s Arnica Salve,

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores Ulcers. Salt Rheum Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands. Chilblains.
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Chas. K. Partridge.
aug H,eod&w, folrm,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
The Favorite In Wisconsin,.

A. Il. Larrabee. proprietor of the Hotel
Larrabee at Omro Wis, is enthusiastic
in his praise of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He has
recommended it TO his guests a great
many times and always with the best
results. II is IA favorite in that locality.
For sale by all druggists.
m W&f fOlrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
NOTICE..

City of Augusta
In Board of Municipal officers
June II, 1896
Ordered, That the owners or drivers of
public carriages be required to pay fee
of S. for % license for one year from the
first day of April 1896. for each carriage
and that no license shall be granted after
the Goth day of June for the current year:
said license shall be granted only to citi-
sens and Taxpayers of the city.
Read and passed.
L. A. BURLEIGH, City Clerk.
This order will be strictly enforced.
H. T. MORSE, City Marshal
auR24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
FALL WEATHER DANGERS
Much Sickness Expected by the
Authorities.
Puritana Recommended for the Public Health.

edy within reach of the people to-day.
Tens of thousands of patients have tried
Puritana with success. Testimony of all
sorts, public and confidential, has been
forthcoming from various sources, prov
ing the value of Puritana beyond all
oJpsfiop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
RurFED GROUSE.
You May Now Shoot This Bird as Close
Time is on.

Time is on.
The ruffed grouse is about the mos
! interesting game bird found in the cast.
| cock, and by some hunters is placed
| far above the bird whose flight has @
twist in it, Others regard the par.
fridge as merely the equal of the wood.
| cock, while some others regard it as in.
| ferior.
The places the ruffed grouse select
for resting or feeding spot is always
picturesque 1t alghts on the slopine
side of a beech ridge, on hummock in
balsam swamp, on the needle Leaf
strewn ground beneath hemlock and
spruce trees, particularly when the
trees are small and in clumps of a
dozen, more or less beside running
brooks on the dry leaves, and in the
spring the male grouse selects logs on
the edges of swamps and near dense
patches of woods, and then he THUMBS
his sides, slowly at first, then faster and
faster. till the woods reverbcrate with
the sound of a living natural drum.
The drumming is the cock grouse's love
call.
The young birds are not yet fully
grown. nor have they attained the
craft that characterizes the old ones.
who have wcathered pounds of shot In
The still hunter of ruffcd grouse would
find the old birds pretty poor hunting.
as few are killed, but the young birds.
that are just shy enough to run when
in brush and fly when approached too
close in the open woods, furnish spcrt
which ranks with deer hunting and
duck shooting
The birds, being young and usually in
tlocks. the hunter finds them feeding.
He comes upon them unexpectedly and
50 when the first one jumps up his gun
is on his shoulder and he is LOOKING
away off through the woods, Watching
a squirrel, or a hawk. maybe When
the hunter brings down the first bird
to leap up, he is happy: The first bird
is difficult one to kill, and when it is
taken 1t shows considerable skill on his
part. III the remaining shot in his
double barrelled gun also brings down
bird. he is far happier, but should h.
third shell and fetching it down at long
range among the trees, then his cup,
like the magic soup bowl, is filled to
overlooking and getting fuller every
moment.
Twelve gauge guns are most gener-
ally used for shooting ruffcd grouse, and
are loaded, to suit the hunters taste
with anywhere from three to five
drachms of powder and from one To
one and half ounces of shot, ranging
in size from % to 90. though the woods
men use BIS and other big shot The
barrel of the gun is short for brush
shooting, and the gun seldom weighs
as much as eight pounds. Ten-gauge
and twenty gauge guns. with the inter-
mediate ones, are used to some extent
The small 20-gauge requires great skill
to bring it in line with the birds, but
it is light-not more than seven pounds
and sometimes as light as four pounds
Some men use a repeating shotgun for
cartridges, and when such men get into
a flock of six or eight. four or five birds
are sometimes killed in twice as many
seconds.
Rifles are also used at sitting birds,
%. % and 30 calibre being the favorite
Weapons. Single shot and repeaters
are both used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Apply one now; you'll feel stronger
and happier tomorrow. Hop Plasters
for Aching Muscles, Backs, Kidneys
and Lungs, rheumatism, Crick and all
bodily ailments. All reliable drug
stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
Windsor Fair Postponed to First Fair Day

The opening of the Windsor fair i:
postponed to the first fair day. Bu
very few exhibits were in place Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Boston, Sept. 10th, 1896
This is to certify that we have given
of the Rival brand Old Government
Java coffee in the city of Augusta,
wholesale grocers and tea and coffee
merchants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

Mrs N. H. Fossett of Riverside was
in Augusta, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

G. NJ. Chapman was here from
Fairfield, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23

vets of the 9Th We're as valiant as any
that went to war to fight for the preser-
walton of the Union.
They held their reunion in this city,
Tuesday, and great reunion it was
all around.
on account of the rain, the meeting
was held at Grand Army hall instea 4
of at the muster grounds, through the
courtesy of Seth Williams Post Sew.
enty-five members, some of them ac-
companied by their ladies, were among
the gathering.
Among those present We're j. E.
Shepard, Lawrence, Mass; Alden Rog-
ers. Bath; d. f. Coombs Brunswick;
J. Il Whitman. Lewiston; Eben
Waldron. Pittsfield Fernando C. Farr.
Lewiston; G. II. Young, Clinton: r. j.
Kellet. Skowhegan; John Harper, Lew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-23
The 9th MAINE
Holds Its Annual Regimental
Reunion in This City.
Many Veterans Were Present and
Good Time Was Enjoyed.
History Of Regiment Which Was Valiant Dur
ing the Whole War.

EARS and years have
come and gone since
the members of the
9th Maine Regiment
left their homes and
families to fight that
the nation might be
preserved. The old
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-15
GOVERNMENT MECHANICS.


Examinations VIII Be Conducted by Mail
and Now Tests Instituted.
A radical change in examination
methods has been determined upon by
the civil service commission and will be
put into immediate operation by new
rules making ags character. technical
experience, intelligence and physical
ability the test for fitness for the place
as mechanic in the engineer braAch of
the government service.
If the experiment proves successful,
it will be extended to all mechanics in
government service. Another innovation
is that these examinations will be con-
Quoted by mail.
The new rules are the result of pol.
icy Of the commission to make all ex-
aminations practical and simple. The
commission has announced examina-
tions to be held ON Jan. IL next for all
technical positions in the engineer
branch Of the government service.
They will be known as junior engineer
examinations and be divided into in
spectors' and surveyors grades. The
technical part of these examinations will
be given weight of 80 per cent. and both
grades may be taken by competitors.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-15

Dr. Powell. Who Says He Has Curs All
20 Have . 6Anitarium For His Theory.

~. Powell. Who Says He Has Cure All,
20 Have . sanitarium For His Theory.
DR.. Thomas Powell, who confidently
believes that he has made discoveries in
medicine whereby the whole science and
practice Of that profession will be revo-
lutionized, has left Columbia. Mo-, for
Los Angeles, where he goes at the solic-
itation and expense Of Chicago capital
lists and scientists who are going to in
stall the doctor in q sanitarium and give
his theory practical test.
DR.. Powell is exceedingly reticent in
regard to his discovery and absolutely
refuses to disclose the nature Of the rem
edy, except to say that IL Is physiolog-
ical and constitutional in character. He
further states that he has explained it's
character to few medical scholars,
who agree with him iy saying it is en-
tirely practical. The preparation will
immune from all dread diseases and is
either in fluid or solid form. Contrary
to general belief, il is not serum.
DIR. Powell is man about go years
OF age, being slight of stature and re-
markably active for one of his years.
He says he feels as young as he did 40
years ago. After graduating from the
New York Medical college he came
west to practice his profession, but all
the while keeping up his studies. He
located in Paola, Kan, and from there
he went to Springfield, Mo-, where he
enjoyed an excellent practice and ac-
CURED small fortune.
After studying for IL years he began
to investigate along the lines upon
which his discovery was made. He be-
came so engrossed in his Investigations
that he abandoned his practice, and for
the last 10 years he has done compare
lively nothing but work on his theory.
He spent all his fortune. and at last he
settled in Columbia to get the advan-
tage Of the medical library of the state
university. With his fortune gone and
nothing left but set Of watch repairing
tools he went into the business of re-
pairing watches and clocks, all the while
keeping up his work Of scientific re-
search. 1t is said that he has gone four
days without sleep. st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-15
Proposed Pan-Ameriean Exposition.

The pan.American exposition at Nj
agara Falls in 1899 seems likely to
prove great affair. Although the plans
of the projectors have not yet been sufi-
ciently marured to permit of the an
nouncement of details in regard to the
proposed exposition, the enterprise has
gone far enough to show that it has the
best of backing, is destined to succeed
and to be big thing.
The idea is an admirable one, and it
will be most fitting that the century
should close with such an exposition
showing the progress the western half
Of the world has made during the CEN
tury, and no more appropriate place
could be chosen for such an exhibition
than Niagara Falls, where the most
marvellous inventions of the century are
now in use for the development Of mo'
tive power from the great cataract. It
seems certain that the exposition will
be an event of worldwide interest. -
Buffalo Enquirer.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-15
SUBMARINE WRECKlNG.
Craft to Explore For Sunken Vessels to
BE Built In Baltimore.

A Craft to Explore For Sunken Vessels to
BE Built In Baltimore.
The Colum bian Iron works Of Balti-
more have contracted to build subma-
rine wrecking boat, the first ever built
for practical submarine engineering
work. Simon Lake of Baltimore is the
inventor of the craft, which, it is claim
ed, will always be under perfect control,
rising to the surface and submerging at
will, and capable of being propelled in
any desired direction when Oh the bot
tom Of the waterway.
1t will be used principally for search
ing the bed Of the ocean adjacent to
coast lines and in finding and recover
ing sunken vessels and their cargoes
According to the specifications, the new
boat will be about "a tons displace-
ment and will have a crew of six men.
She will, Mr.. Lake claims. be able to
cruise around on the bottom for a day AT
q time before it will be necessary to as
oend to the surface to renew the air sup
ply and electrical energy.
On the boat there will be q powerful
searohlight to light up pathway in
front Of and on either side of the vessel
as she moves along over the bottom.
The hull is to be Of steel and strongly
ribbed and guaranteed by the contractors
to resist the pressure of the water at re-
quired depths. The contract calls for
the completion Of the boat by March 1,
1897.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-15

Albert S. Rennie, an insurance broker
Of New York, is suing Edwin Grant
House of 4S7 Bedford avenue. Brooklyn,
for $50, 900 damages for alleged aliena-
tion of Mrs. Rennie's affections He is
also suing Mrs. Rennfe for divorce,
naming House as correspondent. House
sets up in defense that Mr.. and Mrs.
Rennie hypnotized him and conspired to
force him by this hypnotic means to
meet Mrs. Rennie at the Grand Union
hotel, Dec. 25, 1895. For this alleged
conspiracy he demands $25, 900 damages
from Rennie.