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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

resident Cleveland has taken occa-
SION to say in the course Of a long in
sterview that he desires thereafter no
greater political privilege than to &C.
cnpy the place OF private in the
san ranks. Even the allusements and
0'nments clinsing to a>cprporal of
'ne suard have no attraction Tor him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
Complained OF His Stomach.

Waterville, Me-. May z, 1896. "My
little boy had no appetite and COM
planned of his stomach, but since he
has been taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
have not heard him say anything
about these troubles. and l know that it
has done him good. He has taken
Hoods Sarsaparilla before with excel
lent results" Mrs. Jennie Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

Hop Plasters have stood the test of
years of popular use and when once
used are always preferred to every
other external remedy. Sold every
where.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
PRESS COMMENTS.
Doesn't Change Our Opinion.

In spite of proceedings in Portland to-
day we feel constrained to still consider
Mr. Powers the coming Governor of
Maine and We may remark that he'll be
one of the best the old Pine Tree State
ever had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized lS48.

BANKING ROOMS as WATER STREET.
TRUSTEESEWm.s 8. Badger. J. =.
Manley. L. c. Cornish. Lsnda1 11tco9h
b. F. PARROT.
Deposits received and placed on interest
the first day OF every month.
Interest paid or credited on account -
the first Wednesday Of February Ano A.
gust.
taxes, and accounts arc strictly c6n11enr
tial.
Especial privileges afforded to =. 90
tors. Administrators, GUARDIAN A.
EDWIN q sDuDhDX. xseee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
credit. Bear and for bear appears to b.
Il family trait with them.

A case Of diphtheria is reported in
the house located in the field adjoin-
ing the old pound. The victim Is a
young girl who was employed in
Calais. When the authorities there
discovered that the case was diph-
iberia an official brought her to Saint
Stephens and left her sitting on the
roadside near the pound.-St. Croix
Courier.-We are not prepared to
accept that statement as the truth. the
whole truth and nothing but the truth.
But it it is we can think of nothing
more closely approaching the poetry of
justice in that officials case than a
thorough application of a nutmeg
crater to the bare cuticle and vigor-
Gus rubbing down in a strong solution
of salt, vinegar and cayenne pepper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

Houlton is putting on airs over a
5000 street sprinkler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

Now all Republicans talk up the
cry Twill be Mckinley"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

cupancy?
And only week ago We needed Win
ter garments.
Bangor News: The people who write
wedding notices need to get some new de-
scriptive phrases. The old ones have
been worn threadbare. In Maine
newspaper on Thursday appeared five
wedding notices, and they began as fol-
lows, in order:
A very pretty wedding
A very brilliant social event
A quiet home Wedding
A very pretty wedding
A very pretty wedding.
There was a quiet home wedding
Uncle John Sprague, now nearly 80
years of age and with 167 bears to his
credit, is planning to go on another bruin
hunt. He has grandson, o. l.. Sprague.
60 years old, who has 100 bears to his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
For Representatives to Congress.

First District
Second District-NELSON DING
LEY. JR., of Lewiston.
Third District-SETH L. MILL
KEN of Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLES A. BOU-
TELLE Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
CANADA HoRsHa.

Cummines 4 Prescu1t have just seeelvee
carload OF heavy dram horees fre0 Oe.as
Now % the time TO ct . god ham - n
toeu1t HE times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

An exchange publishes the complaint
of Prospect man to the effect that
the road machine doesn't build as good
roads as We're constructed under the
ancient methods. Wonder why the
Democratic State convention didn't
vote to abolish road machines along
with the town school system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
OF OHIO.
FOR WCE-PRESIDENT,
GARRETT A. HOBART
OF NEW JERSEY.
FOR GOVERNOR.
LLEWELLYN POWERS
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
OF HoULToN.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
For Electors at Large:
JOHN +. HILL, Of Augusta.
JOEL WILBUR. of Avon.
First District-EDWIN PARSONS.
Second Distrct-A. X. MCPHERSON.
Third District-FRED ATWOOD.
Fourth District-ALBERT II. SAWYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
4 Republican kennebec County
Convention
WILL BE HELD IN

AUGUSTA, TUESDAY, JUNE 80, 90,
at 10 O'clock A. M, In MeOnian Hall
for the purpose of nominating three candi-
dates for senators, one candidate for clerk
torney, one candidate for Judge of pro-
bate. one candidate for register Of pro-
bate. one candidate for sheriff. one can
for county commissioner, all to be voted
for at the September election: also for
the purpose Of transacting any other
business that may properly come before
1t.
The basis of representation will be as
follows: Each city. town and plantation
each Is votes cast for the Republican cam
didate for Governor in 1894 an additional
delegate, and for a fraction Of 40 votes a
further additional delegate. as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
S6SRss1SzN
Boo.Oom !

"a Britisher went to the Transvaal, ben
On handling hides and sugars,
But Jameson's raid his scheme delayed,
And the wind blew through his Kru
gers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20
Mothers, Mother.,y mothers,,,

MRS. WIssLow's SooTHIsG SYRUP has been used TOT
ever FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with PERFECT
SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the
GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO.
and Is the best remedy for DIARKHCEA. Sold By
Druggists in every part Of the world. Be sure and at
for MRS. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take n
cher kid Twenty. five cents . bottle d4WEyP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

Democrats are apparently still of 8
mind to walk the silver plank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

HOODS PILLS cure biliousness, in
digestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-20

Is your summer cottage ready for &C.
cupancy?
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
BREAD CAST on The WATERS.

severaI Boatioada OF Jersey Produce.
Floating Down tho River. were Gath
cred bv New OastIe Men and No oaes-
tIons Asked.
As evening approached yesterday fre
quenters OF the wharves and docks no
ticed a big line Of stuff edrift that
seemed quite different aud far more
abundant than the ordinary driftwood.
Presently the advance OF tho drift
cana closer, and then az fer as the eye
could reach were seen hundreds OF ege
plants and spples. Several b rats we're
soon manned and put out 10 where these
desirable Jersey products were hoating
by.
Alexander McCsughsn Al party gath
cred up boat load OF egg-plants and 9
basket Of spples Cap ain William
Pustills sklfI brought la about hun
dred egg-piants and Frank Rainey man
sged TO dsh up few.
After bringing the vegetables ashore
the men scarcely knew what to do with
them. except = few for their own use
They drew the line on selling them and
therefore, distributed them among their
neigh bors.
II Is supposed that some Jersey truck
ers. hading no market In WILMINGTON
for their produce, cast them overboar
| although egg-plnnts are the hardest ia
raise OF all their products Another
report was that a sloop load OF Jersey
produce had been upset near Whining
ton creek
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
NEW CASTLE NEWS No1ns.

Several Young men went TO Pennsville
TO 20 out on hack ride with the girls Of
thai placs last evening.
Aunt Phyllis Nerhered's friends are
X nectsd 20 assemble at u A NE
Cnuich 60 morrow At o'c.ock as there
~ill be no servise OF any length ~ the
house
When the Baltimore New York base
bali score was posted here last night
there WAS much speculation as TO what
omen IL was for the silver men.
Not drop OF rain fell on ths bot and
psr,hed earth in this nsighborhood y,s
terosy afternoon even though the rain
poured down in Wilmington and rs fal
south as Mrs T. B. Roeers' farm.
Oae usu became 80 desperately warn
lest night that. sea- ching In vain for
breath Of bre' q. be came into the New
Castle EVENING JOURNAL Office ant
called up Peter b Ayars,
Nav that the LlebIg odor has subslde,
and settled In the drlukiug water a rtvsl
for fame In bad smell has been dlscov
cred It's the mouth OF the al Sc We
witch when exposed at low tide knock
ont L'eblg's
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
GOOD SEMI, NOT CHARITY.
Mr. Harrington Says His Argument for
Better work aud for the Relief OF
TAxpaJ ers. Sounds Reasonable.

Mr. Harrington Says His Argument for
Better work aud for the Relief OF
TAxpaJ ers. Sounds Reasonable.
City Councilman K. II. Harrington has
been attacked by some OF hl5 constit-
usnts since last Tuesdays meeting Of
Ulty Council. becsuse OF the stand he
took autagonislic to the employ ment OF
men on tine streets who, physically, m0y
have seen better days.
The argument OF Mr. Harrington WIS
not against the engagement OF man to
work upon the streets simply because
they we're old.
Il said, and / stick to II, said tha
Councilman last night, "thst men have
been employed on these streets who were
not worth good boy. We're a man as
Old as Metbnsalsh, / wonld not obi sct-to
him. provided be colld and would do z
good days work.
But what ] contended for WAS that
these unfortunate property owners, who
pay more tax Ia one year than any OF our
present street work men do Ia ten. bs
giveu an opportunity TO do these little
Jobs aud q1are up their accounts with
tue ci v.
"Ard when say that don't mean
that the city shall provide IBIS for every
man TO work out his taxes, bat l dc
mean that where there Is one days worA
TO be done.a man should not be kept OF
u for ten days because be owes &15 taxes
| mean that he should simply be given
4 lift out OF debt when the city must hav
certain work done. My argument sound
i reasonable -
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
MlIla IN q Reoeir.ra Hnnda.

MRDIA, Aug 8 The extensive mills
Of Rhodes BrotaHrs at LewelTyn and
West Brsrc', on Chester Creek, which
shut down on saturday last. are now in
the hands Of receivers: II the absenos
OF Judge Clayton, who has gone ts
Europe. Judge HeDphill, Of West Ches
ter, yesterday appointed George Drsytop,
president OF the Media Title and Trusi
Company, aud Thtmas Lses, OF Chester,
receivers Of the cOncsrn. rhe security
bond FOR the recelvsrship WAS fixed at
$3.50 coo, and Messrs. Drayton aud Lees
At onue filed DO id ia that amount with
the Media Title and Trust Company 81
security.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
RELIABLE PATTERNS.
Guaranteed to Fit, If Proper
Size Is Given.
A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT GOWN

A Pattern OF This Gan Re Had By Send
Ing 10 osntn to the Evening journal
Once-Patterns for woman, Maid and
ChnJ.
We have made an arrangement with
one Of the Oldest and most reliable paper
pattern houses in New York, vhoh
enables us to offer to our readers stand
srd and perfect fitting patterns OF the
very latest and newest designs
These patterns are retailed in stores at
from 20 to 40 conts. We have made
arrangements whereby we can Offer
them at the extremely low price OF 10
cents.
A paper pattern Of any size, OF this
illustration, may be obtained by ssndn z
your name and address, number and
size OF pattern desired. together with 10
cents for eSch pattern, to the EVENING
JOURNAL, Wilmington. Del.
PIesss Observe tho Following Measure
mentsr
For Walsts--Measure around fullest
part OF bust, close under arm; raise
slightly In the back, draw moderately
light.
For Skirts-Measure around the waist,
over the belt; draw moderately tight.
Printed directions accompany each
pattern, showing how theigRrment is to
be made.
When ordering patterns for children
please also state age Of child.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
How Are Your Kidneys ?
Ever ffayc Your Back Ache /?
CALM APIRR THE STORM.


Single Takers Did Not show Up at the
Capital OF tho Diamond state Last
Might.
DOVER, Aug S.-Tho S ngle Takers
failed to put In an appearance lSat night
There WAS 10 attempt to speak on the
streets, and IL 10 thought tbst they ara
weakening in their 6ght Tney have
iesued another circulRr, 10 which Il ey
claim that the town authorities favor an
archy. and say they will hold the Town
Council responsible for any violence
They - the decision OF the Chancellor
30 day not settle anything.
Arthu ~. Stephenson has issued the
folio wing, which will explain itself:
DOVER JAIL Aug. 6, 1896.
"ro John +. Saul bury, Colonel e T.
Cooper, James L. Wolcott r r Kan
ney, Bsnish Watson, Clinton William =
son, James Pennewill, George A Nil.
lington. Samuel Hall, Caleb 3. Penne
will and William @. Postles.
~ am informed that all OF you gentle
men have opposed tina Single Tax propo-
sidon privately and l shou be- pleased
TO give you an opportunity to oppose It
In public.
81 therefore challenge you TO a public
debate OF the Single Tax upoa the ID lver
green to take place at aay time after
August 10
IT you all fear hat your side has nc
arguments to present, this challenge Is
also open to any oltlz,n OF Kont county.
"a b STEPHENSON.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
sooIAL ANp PensoNAL NoIEs.

Lieutenant James e. Booth. OF VIII
mington. arrived In town on his way to
Camp Hamburg to spend Saturday aAd
sunday.
Miss Edith Borie, OF Germantown, and
Miss Mary Wilcox, OF Frankford. are
Waiting In town as the guests Of Mrs.
z B1rie.
Mr. aud Mrs Samuel 7 Bacon have re-
turned home from 4 visit 60 friends At
Smyrna
Mrs Johu Msgglnson has entirely ra-
covered from her recent serious illness
Edward H Mellon. Of Wllmlr gton, is
in town on avisit to bis sister, Mrs.
Gormley
d. x Dopaldsor, Chislianas candi-
date for General Assembly on toe
Democratic ticket, WAS In town last
evening on business Welt
Rev 4 b. Wylle and Ms Wylle have
returned home from Atlantic Guy Mr..
Wyiie states that blankets " ere IN
demand last night with the ts npsrafurs
around 20 degrees. Then II vas about
80 degrees In Delaware, aud most people
we're trying to sleep when they could
not sleep.
Mrs A B Cooper has returned home
from Wyoming after an extended visit
R R. Longlsnd OF Camden, N was
In town last evening
| Frank HSmllton ran down from
Chestnut Hill, Pa last night for a visi
TO old New Castle friends. He wa
accompanied by Joseph Campbell Rn'
! William school.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08

Ladies' Night Gown-In the Summer,
before it is time TO b gin on the Autumn
wardrobe. it Is well to Jay Ia a stock Of
dainty underwear This p city night
gown will be found mt oulg servicesble
and comfortable, but better still. easy TO
make 1t possesses a full front and
back gathered onto a square yoke which
may bs left plain, tucked or trimmed with
lace embroidery Es desired. serviceable
turndown collar edged vi b pretty frill
Of embroidery finishes ;he neck
The stitched lap which forms the
closing In the centre front Is adorned
with frill Of en- mb~oidsry TO match the
collar. The full sleeves are gathered at
the wrists under hand Of inssclion, and
completed by roiii "a Of embroidery which
fell over the hspds uslir, csmbric,
nainsook or lawn are satisfactory ma
terisl for this gown
No. 2j049: Ladies' night gown re
quires for medium size 81 yards OF
material 80 inches wide. Cut In eight
zss. 80 "a. 36, 80 and 40 inches bust
measure.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
rhourh,s ON ICON an wInnarn.

A man who played the races and Won,
came into NeW Castle EVENING JOURNAL.
oiiics last night feeling good all over
After looking about carefully he said In
horse whiFpel:
This is the combination played and
won on. hands down.
Races-l. Cabbage (Speck) hrst by a
head" IL. Yard Stick (Cal A. Coz first
by-a length III Giraffe, "a Long
necker) erst by a meek" Nv Hebrew,
ca Brewery fest by 'oose;' V Suky,
(Cro y drst bra "drvs;' vi Bad Boy,
(Peck), 6ret by "whipping;' VII Ma
iorlty. "a. u. DIekel q orivlng finish.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
psfendIng oommIs.Ioner WHO.

EIKTON, Aug. The prosecution has
concluded their tostimony against school
Commissioner John r. White. and yes
teidsy morning the defense begau their
side. Frank g. Everlsf president OF the
beard, was upon tine stand this afternoon
aud bis tcstinony was complimentary TO
Mr. White as school commissioner
Mr. Everist testified that Mr.. White had
mil authority TO make repairs to Zion
schoolhouse and WAS acting under the
advice OF the board when be did 80
George Blddle, school examiner, SEQ
reIAry and treasurer of the board
testified that Mr.. White hAo
made an tIcsllsnt school ofioisl
and that the Z on schoohous Was ia biz
chArgs the trustees falling TO orgaplz
"a 7. qulTed by law. Ons OF the chsrgea
against White is thAJ he vas about tc
repair the z on schoolhouse without
proper authority. This residents desired
new schoolhouse. aud when they
learned the old one WAS to be repaired
they we're greatly disappointed A fsv
nights following the walls Of the build
ing was suppossd to bsve been torn down
M B'ddle and Egsris5 testifylng that
they could not have fallen down pc
tition, sIgned by thirty-eight citizens oI
the ninth dlstr c. which inclades ths
village Of Zion, addressed a pe'itlon (,
Governor Lowndes, praying the retention
of Mr. White IS school commissioner.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
Chester Has \ mig Storm.

CHESTER, Aug. s.-The storm which
broke over tnis ely yesterday afternoon
was accompanied By a tremendous down
pour Of rsin and heavy wind. Streets
we're Il 'oded aud the rain penetrated
through many houses. spelling tho wall
paper. Lightning struck the house OF
Thomas Delshunt, knocking of the
chimney. At Village Green bolt struck
the sta 6le OF K. r. Hanum ana set It Oh
bre. One horse WAS burned and fifty
tons of this yeErs crops were destroyed
The less Was 30, coo, a1d 1t is insured.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
survivor OF tho War OF 1912 DsAd

ELKToE, Aug Elijah Gen. the
last Survivor OF the defenders OF BAlti
more 10 the war OF 1912 Ia, celebrated
his one hundredth birthday yesterday
Nc Glenn Is a native Of Cecil county,
having been born at Carpenters Point.
on the Northeast river dc nov resides
~lfh bis sor, Stanley Gler, At N -wark
n j. At the present time De is visiting
near Osciiion, Ia Csc'l county, snd bis
century ma K WAS passed Ia tue best Of
heal h Toe last survivor OF the 8
Defenders vas lS years Of sge when b,
sno bis comrades engaged In the defense
Of Baltimore,
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
JOURNEYsD AROUND THE WORLO
Spent SIX Weeks on It's Way and
Uircumnavigated the Globe.

A Letter From Delaware Tourist
Spent SIX weeks on It's way and
Uircumnavigated the Globe.
A letter has Just been received by j..
Elliott Rigg OF New CASTLE after it has.
through various PCS al mistakes COM
pleted almost clrcumnRsigRtion Of ths
globe
This now remarkable misslve vas
mailed IN London by Gaorge Gray
Knowles, sou OF James q Knowles, OF
the New Castle Woollen Mllls Company.
and who is spending some time IN
Europe. Mr. Knowles writes In large
round hand aud som shines forgets to
Join his looped letters at tho tor, thus
making AZ, O's, Ms and Us look very
much alike
He addressed this latter TO Mr.. RIgg
at New Castle, Dsl., u \ A Thinking
the last three letters stood for NJ y w,
the London poetal authorities sent this
letter to Nav South Wales, Austrail.
Il spent about week in travelling
around the divers places by the name OF
Newcastle IN Australia until finally q
postmaster stamped on it:
''rry Udited States Of Americs
As the first mail steamer going out
was one OF the Pacific liners to Japan,
it WAS sent 80 that country and there
postmarktd ard put through the Japan
$50 sta routine. Thence It was
despa ched to San francisco where the
first familiar mark Of oil 4 u ncle Sam was
Imprinted upon 1t
After six weeks OF journeylng aud
severe pounding the letter hnally
resched Nav Castle. It's envelope looks
like some juvenile stamp or monogram
collector had baen A. work npon IL.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
severe storm an Delaware county.

MRDI,. Pa. Aug The thunder
storm yesterday afternoon WAS destruc
tive The wind aud hgatning did con
siderable damage Ia tue vicinity Of
Lennl The storm fslled trees end grow
ing crops Lightning struck vacant
house on Ridley Creek in which four
boys who had been bathing Ia, d taken
refuge The boys escaped Win bad
fright The lightning also struck Lsnni
Station, knocking ,h a chimney and
tearing part of tho roof { H. A housa
occupied by James Pierce wss struck,
aud two women. Mrs Siuc aud Halri. {
Burke ~ere Knocked senseless Tie
hou 9 was badly dAmsg-d Two horses
belonging TO Mrs. James Boyd, whic
were standing under tres not far SWAY
were killed bg b 1t. Many track meu
standing under the water tsuk at Wswa
Junction were knocked down by tue
shock
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
D-.fne,, uannot ne cured

By lccal applications, AS they cannot reach the
diseasen portion of The ear. The r- Is only one
way 20 cure Deafness and thai II by constitu-
tonal remedies. Deafness IA caused py m IN
FustRchi- n Tube. When his Jubu gets In
namt d sou have a rumb ing sound or imper
Iect hearing, and vi en- IL le enSrell cos a
De ,fness is ihe result. and uUloss the Il ham-
rn atinu can be taken out end the tube To-
sto' ed 10 its normal condition, heerlng viii he
destroy al iorevef. blu cases cut of ten are
ci.nsed ho ca,as1h. which is no. hing but afl
IN Al eli como ton ~ the mucous surfaces.
..s wiz give One Huudied DoiiArH Tor any
case OF Denflese (cau~el by cstarrl) tnrt cali
not be cured BY Halls Cat.rrh Cure. Send for
circulars. fre-.
lx Sold by Druggists, Ijc.
Evening journal., 1896-08-08
Burglar Came Through the window

HAyRE DE GRACE, Aug s S-Yester
day morning. about 3 o'clock, the oIerk
Il the Hartford House heard q noise Al
fhe rear OF the hotel and found mBn
enteriog through the widow. Cou-
stable sallk Was notified and yellon y
man WAS found in the house 9s was
locked up aud had q hearing before
Jnstics 0 r. Rodgers. who committed
nlm for the grand jnry. The fellow has
been lettering about town for several
days ps.t
The 6rst Began and sevall pole and
flag raising in Hartford county occurred
on Thursday nighs, at Perrymsn. sew
srSl hundred sllverites assembled, and q
rouslng time WAS had