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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Frank Chase went Monday on bust
ness trip to Massachusetts.
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Mrs. John Dore of Skowhegan, visited
friends in this city, yesterday.
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Mrs. Eliza Frost has returned from
visit to friends in Ellsworth.
ii. T.. Judkins and wife. passed Sun
day III Pennington with friends.
l.. G. Salisbury of Skowhegan, has
been in the city visiting friends.
Miss Clara Waugh of Auburn, was in
the city, Monday visiting friends.
Nathan Adams of Auburn, was IN tne
city yesterday, calling on friends.
Prof. and Mrs. A. J. Roberts returned
Monday from their summer vacation
DR.. A. Jolly has moved his residence
from Pleasant street to 50 Elm street.
Mrs. Giles Crandall Of Almeda, Cal,
is visiting her cousin. Mrs. G. 5. Dollot
Miss Lois IL. Mcscrve of Nassalboro
is visiting her sister Mrs. {. f. Aver
Colby foot ball candidates are eX-
pected to report for practice this even
ing.
Miss S. j. Hallett of Oakland is oiii-
ciating behind the counter at Ward
wells.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Hayes have re-
turned from a visit to friends in North
Arson.
Miss Bessie Pettngill of Augusta
was in the city. Tuesday, visiting
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs John Coron Of SkoWhc-
gan. passed Sunday in the city with
friends.
l.. $. LonGley. a prominent merchant
of Scion, WAS in the city yesterday, OF:
business.
Mr. Carroll j. Young of Boston is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Aver, Col
lcgc avenue.
Miss Bertha Wood has returned from
her vacation passed in Oakland ana
SkoWhegan.
Little Miss Edna kcelic of Allston,
Mass. is visiting her cousin. Arthur
Barton and family.
one by one the Colby students come
back. New familiar faces are seen on
the street every day.
Miss Minnie Rodiek has returned
from her vacation passed at Long Is
land. Portland Harbor.
The Journal was in great demand,
Tuesday morning. They went like hot
cakes at a county fair.
y. H. York has opened his new.
lunch rooms on common street He
opened with music. last evening.
Miss Winona Clark Of North New
Portland, who was visiting friends in
this city, returned home Tuesday,
{. L. Marston, manager Of l.. T.
Ilanson's clothing house in this city.
left for Boston, Monday. on business
Yeaton Robinson of the odd reliable
market" has returned for three
weeks visit at his home in Thomas
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Miss Bessie Pettingill of Augusta
VAS in the city. Tuesday, visiting
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Colby foot ban candidates are eX-
pected to report for practice TINS even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

| l., $. LonGley. a prominent merchant
| of Scion, WAS in the city yesterday, OF:
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

| Miss S. j. Hallett of Oakland is oill-
ciating behind the counter at Ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Hayes nave re-
turned from a visit to friends in NORTH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

The Journal was in great demand
Tuesday morning. They went like hot
cakes at a county fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Mr.. Carroll j. Young of Boston is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Aver. Col
lCgo avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money Market.

New York. Sept. IT,
Money, firm iu7
Primo mercantile paper. sag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Oscar Smiley is visiting friends i'll
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Miss Minnie Rodiek has returned
from her vacation passed at Long Is
land Portland Harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Little Miss Edna keelic of Allston,
Mass. is visiting her cousin. Arthur
Barton and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

Miss Bertha Wood has returned from
her vacation passed in Oakland ana
SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-16

one by one the Colby students come
back. New familiar faces are seen on
the street every day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The California Lion.

The running and leaping ability Of
the California lion when hard pressed
by hounds and hunters in open field is
almost incredible. Only fine pack Of
hounds, accustomed to the mountains,
can even attempt to run genuine lion.
There are scores of hunters who declare
they have seen California lions, when
holly pursued, rise like winged crea.
ture high above the greenwood and
chaparral and make leap after leap Of
over 30, sometimes 40 feet, across bowl
ders, logs and rocks. Ground scent for
the dogs is barely left, so daintily does
he alight. The hounds must use the
slightly tainted air for their guide. 1t
is "a well known fact that the mountain
lion stands III the greatest terror of dogs.
When chased by them, he will first try
20 outrun them. Failing III this, he will
take to the nearest tree. But when there
are no trees of refuge and the lion comes
TO bay. then look out. One stroke of the
powerful paw means q dead dog, and
unless the hunter comes TO the rescue
with "A rifle or revolver the savage brute
will slaughter the whole pack i'll detail.
Should he succeed in killing all the
dogs he will Immediately turn his at
tention to the human enemy, whom he
considers the most insignificant of the
pursuers San Francisco Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The M Ossage.

On Monday last Grover Cleveland
issued his last message to congress- as
president of these United States. The
matter contained in it differs not very
materially from'the other state papers
which he has issued during his last
term office. His attitude on the Turk
ish question is worthy of great praise
and exhibits his great devotion to the
American people, and his utter abhor-
ance of the methods used by the Sultan
Of Turkey against Christian Armenia.
This clause contains no apology for the
enormous atrocities, but instead ex-
presses a firm belief that the forces OF
right and justice must finally prevail.
His treatment of the Cuban question III
some degree will be a Disappointment 10
the hopes of some Of the more radical
Cuban supporters in the land. But he
assures congress that if the time comes
when decisive action is demanded he
will not be wanting in support OF the
most forcible measures The question
is when will that time come. II II Is
not proper time now when will 1t be!
He expresses unbounded satisfaction
over the final settlement of the Vene-
zuela boundary dispute. Hailing 1t as
an early dawning Of the glad morning
Of arbitration.
We note nothing especially new III
the treatment of internal affairs, the
life saving service, war department,
militia and postal matters.
He urges vigorous extension of our
coast defenses as protection to our
land, a guardian of the peace rather
than provocation for war.
He urges vigorous legislation in re-
gard 10 the pension claims and expresses
deep regret over the enforced economy
which has led to pension abuses.
The president seems still inclined to
the idea that the present system of tariff
is sufficient in spite of the great deficit
in the treasury. Congress will probably
show him that they believe different.
He denounces trusts in the bitterest
Of tones, showing them 70 be menace
rather than a source Of assistance to the
mass Of the people, and closes with an
appeal to congress 70 enforce strict
economy.
The message taken as whole is
mastery and concise statement of the
existing state of affairs, and comes well
up to the standard of patriotism and
loyalty to principle which has character
lied all of President Cleveland's mess
ages. Though we oppose many of his
principles, still we must admire the
man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The Harem on shipboard.

A dirtier and more cockroach infested
craft l never sailed upon than that Lee
vantine coaster, peace 10 her ribs! They
are whitening now on the Syrian coast,
where she went quietly aground one
calm night without loss 10 life ard de-
Gently insured. The officers were scotch
and the crew Greek, and the latter I'M
derstood the former according TO the
vitriolic explosives. Ii might be said
that the ship was worked wholly by
profanity. Many are the ridiculous
memories that revive with the name Of
that disreputable tub that scavepged
along the Levantine coasts, shipping
contraband where she could not get Ii
censed cargo and defying pilots and the
rules of ports, but none funnier than of
certain squally night on which we ran
out of Iskenderun, the whole sea red in
the reflected light of forest fire.
We were carrying on the quarter deck
pasha's harem, come from the interior,
and probably new to the sea, and as the
ship pitched and rolled, and wives and
children and slaves fell very sick, the
oldest and stoutest duenna of them all,
starting up unveiled and half clad,
rushed 10 the side and began TO climb
the rail, with the evident purpose Of
leaping out of the accused ship some
how and somewhither. But the old
Scotch mate was too quick for her. In
an instant he had gripped her waist,
and for five minutes there was Ho-
meric battle, he cursing gutturally as
he held on like grim death, she backing
out behind, twining her disengaged
hand in his hair and defaming his ma
ternal ancestors to the tenth generation.
The harem shrieked at the awful spec
tacle of their comrade in the grasp of
man, but there was none TO help, for
the pasha was lying abject in his berth
below, and we enjoyed the scene far too
keenly to cut it short At the last she
succumbed, exhausted, and the old Scot
bore her back like sack to her bed
Uogarth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
First Days of the World.

When geology took up the world 8
history in early Archpan days, 800, =
600, 600 of years had passed since the
molten rocks of the sunlike earth had
formed from the condensing nebulB.
The cooling Of the exterior had gone
forward with remarkable slowness, but
at last it was hard, solid rock. The
thick, heavy vapors had begun to con-
dense, and waters, hot and acid, covered
the world, or at least its greater part
Over the continental region the sea
was more or less shallow, and the break
ing and grinding of the ocean IS bed laid
the nucleus for future land.
A triangular island slowly appeared
above the waste of waters in what is
now the Hudson bay region. There
appeared, too, a narrow strip which in
centuries to come was 10 be the high
land of the Hudson. There was also "a
coast line in the broad area covering the
Rockies Small islands dotted the great
northern seas where Norway and Sweden
now stand.
AS time passed the waters slowly be.
came cooler, and at last life, lowly life,
appeared in some structureless plants
and animals.
A warm and equable climate covered
the land, and cloudcd sky tempered the
rays of the sun, but the rocks were yet
bare, and no sounds filled the air save
those of a lifeless and voiceless nature
the surging of the waters and the raging
Of the tempest. But gradual change
was taking place. The seas adjoining
these primordial islands became shall
lower; corals and sea lilies filled the
bays; mollusks and crustaceans had be-
gun, and for ages mollusk life reigned
supreme in this embryo world. -Lippin-
Colts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
i count by counties:

Ever since election the Detroit Trib-
une has been trying to find just where
it is at. Had free silver carried the
day, then il must be admitted that the
Tribune would have been strictly in it
but contrary 70 Mr.. Scripps' fond antic
ipations, free silver was shelved high
and dry, alphabetically speaking-the
Tribune has been wondering ever since
what to do with itself. The Republi-
cans don't want the support of such a
paper, and the Democrats never dio
have any use for it. Hence, it really
looks as though the poor old "Trib. y
would have to plug along for time al
least as "nobody's child. "-Mancelona
Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The Newest Hailstones.

The Washington Star reports "a hail
storm in which the hailstones were like
goose eggs. This is new departure
that will nightly surprise veteran
newspaper readers. From time imme-
mortal hailstones have always fallen
the size of hens eggs, according to the
reports i'll the papers People finally
came to believe that some mysterious
law of nature caused all hailstones to
assume that size, and now their belief is
rudely upset by IN iconoclast who
brings in goose egg standard. Ger
tainly this is n revolutionary age. The
first thing we know hailstones the size
of ostrich eggs will be falling, and then
where will we be?-New York Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

General Master Workman Sovereign
who only ten months ago commanded
all Knights of Labor to boycott the ma
tional banks, now orders them to throw
their organization Unto the great broad
field Of agitation to fight the money
power and the corporations to an ever
lasting finish" Owing to the fact that
he is paid salary to keep the order in a
broil his advice is not surprising. a
dose of Sandwich Islands would be
good medicine for such a rifraf as he.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
In Doubt.

"And / am fully able to support your
daughter, SIR" said the young man in
conclusion.
II dunno, l dunno, said the pork
baron thoughtfully. Her last three
husbands all claimed she was insupport-
able. "--Indianapolis Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

The Republicans of Michigan are
seeking to secure the appointment of
Gen. r. A. Alger TO position in Mr..
McKinley's cabinet, and naturally the
Secretary of War portfolio is the one
the General would perfer. His selec-
ton would be an honor to the State
that all partisans could feel proud Of.
The old Alger and Sherman fight seems
to be the only draw back.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
N T n E
NorfhAmorioenR Review
YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND
The Right Topics,
By the Right Men.
At the Right Time.

The Topics are always those which
are uppermost in the public mind-in
morals, politics, science. literature, bust.
ness, finance, industrialeconomy social
and municipal affairs, etc.-in short all
subjects on which Americans require
and desire to be informed. No maya
zine follows so closely from month to
month the course Of public interest
All subjects are treated of impartially
on both sides.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
Some One nInst Suffer-.

If Chinaman dies while being tried
for murder, the fact of his dying is
taken as evidence of his guilt. He has
departed, but somebody must suffer. and
his eldest son. if he has one, is therefore
sent to prison for year. If he has no
son, then his father or brother gets q
fogging It's ali in the family, aud
somebody has to pay fo@ it
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The Fact That Doctors

frequently advise change Of air and eli
mate to those suffering from catarrh is
proof that catarrh is local and climatic
disease. Therefore, unless you can leave
home and business. you should use Ely's
Cream Balm. Applied directly to the
seat of the disease, it effects instant re-
lief and satisfactory cure after short
continuance. No mercury nor injurious
drug is contained in the Balm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

The Contributors to the Review
are the men and women to whom the
world looks for the most authoritative
statements on the subjects of the day
No other periodical can point to such
succession of distinguished writers.
The list is a roll of the people who are
making the history, controlling the
affairs, and leading the opinion of the
age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
MeslCk Leads.

Hon. W. S. Mesick, congressman elect
carries the eleventh district by the largest
majority Of any candidate in the state
except Sheldon of the twelfth. Follow
ing is his Official count by counties:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

II am democrat, as you know" says
Senator Hill. But will the senator
please to be little more explicit, the
tenn is NO longer ge0srie.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
~ANTED-SFVERAL FAITHFUL

" men or women to travel for respon-
sible established house in Michigan.
Salary $3.50, payable $l5 weekly and
expenses. Position permanent. Refer
ences. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. The National, Star Building,
Chicago, 8 l2-4mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

The Time when these subjects are
treated Of by these contributors in the
Review is the very time when the sub
jects are III the public mind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

The Review is the only periodical of
its kind which has a recognized place
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
HALF RATES,

Canadian Holiday Excursions.
December II, IS, and 10 the G. 81 W.
NJ and d. l.. d n. lines will sell excur-
sion tickets TO Canadian points at one
way fare for round trip. Return limit
January eth, 1897.
926-2w. GEO. DEHAvES, G.. i. 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
\ FAMILY MAGAZINE.

This IL because it devotes so much at
tention to subjects that are of particu-
lar interest 10 women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

"In no uay can Americars so effectively in
form themselves on The subjects that claim public
attention from one month to another az by read
ing the NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
GEN. LEE IN BATTLE.
HE WAS COOL AND FREE FROM Ex-
CITEMENT AT CRITICAL TIMES.

Regardless of the Dangers of His Position
Mt the Battle OF Cold Iiarbor-Why He
Abandoned an Important Plan Before
Richmond.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07
WANTS TO SUE A CONSUL
Miss Stevens, an Heiress, Says
He Borrowed Money From
Her and Forgot 1t.

OAKLAND, CAL, May 6.-Mrs. Annie
Stevens of Washington street, who has
been notifi ID that q fortune awaits her.in
Sussex County, England, told her story to-
day.
She claims that she will institute civil
action against the estate OF the British
Vice-Consul Mason. She claims that she
and her husband met Mason shortly after
their marriage and when she had money
and he did considerable business for them.
Mason came to them and wanted to bor-
row $1,000 on a personal note. This was to be
used in erecting his country home in Sau-
salito. She claims she advanced this
money, which he agreed to return on de-
mand. She bought a ranch in Sonoms
County, but soon found that money was
needed. She applied to Mason, who did
not have the cash, but offered her pair of
diamond bracelets and a diamond ring to
square the account, which wassrefused as
the cash was needed. The farm was
mortgaged, and when that fell due an
other appeal was made to Mason to pay
up, but he died before the matter was
settled.
Stevens lost the note from his pocket
about this time and the couple returned
to Oakland penniless and shortly after
Stevens died, leaving the widow in pow
erty. In speaking of her troubles to-day
she said:
lOu KNOW bue JOuHHy DullS SllCk
close together, and on account of Henry's
friendship with Mason we let him have
money. We have never received any in
terest on the principal, which now
amounts to $1,000. If he had paid this we
should be on the ranch yet and my hus-
band would now be alive. l suppose if
Mason had not died so suddenly we
might have been paid the money, but
after Henry lost the note they refused to
do anything for US.
can uncle of Henry's in Sussex has left
his fortune to me. ALI | know about it is
that the amount is big, and before his
death Henry was always expecting it. He
was the only surviving heir, and now that
he is gone 1 am the one entitled to the
money.
Henry used to say quite often, IF that
osG fool would only die we might live in
luxury but 1 used to tell my husband
that he might die first, and sure enough
he did.
~ do not know what this uncle's busi-
ness was, but / am sure he lived in big
castle in England. / guess he was duke
or knight. The Consul has written to Eng
land for me and we expect word in a short
time. When I get the money 1 will sue
for the amount Mason owed me and then
build me nice home"
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07
EXEMPT FIRE COMPANY,
Alameda Willing to Assist in
Fighting the Appeal of the
Oakland Council.
E Eectric Poles Not Yet Erected
Parade of City Water Carts.
Two Accidents.

ALAMEDA, CAL, May 6.-The Exempt
Fire Company met this evening in the
City Recorders courtroom to consider
what action should be taken in reference
to the appeal to the Supreme Court ques-
tioning the law under which exempt fire
companies came into existence.
In Oakland Mayor Dsvie appointed the
trustees of the relief fund in conformity
with the law. The Council, however, In
fixing the tax levy made no pr ovision for
the creation of relief fund. A claim for
relief was passed by the trustees and ap-
proved by the Auditor, but has never been
paid. Mandamus proceedings in the
Superior Court resulted in a decision to
uphold the law. The city of Oakland at
once gave notice of appeal, and it is with
reference to this that the local company
decided to cooperate with the Oakland
company. The committee appointed to
look into the matter reported that
Alameda's assistance was cord tally wei
coined. w. w. Foote had offered his
services as counsel, G. de Cola would
attend to the drawing up and service OF
the papers, so that the cost at present as
far as could be seen would not exceed $25.
Should it go beyond that the Oakland
company would be glad of such financial
assistance as the Alameda company might
by willing to contribute.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07
Intellectual Idealism Defended.

BERKELEY, CAL, May 6.-Interest in
the course of philosophical lectures, which
is being given by DR.. John Watson OF
Queens University before the Philosophi-
cal Union of the State University, con-
tinues with unabated interest. Tonight
he gave the third of the series of five dis
courses at Stiles Hall, taking for his
topic "a Defense of Intellectual Idealism.' -
At the close of the lecture a discussion
was held on DR.. Watson's work on
"Compte, Mill and Spencer W ich book
the union has been reading during the
past year.
The lecture was of a purely technical
nature and the audience. which consisted
of about 200, was confined chiefly to mem
bers of the union. A continuation of the
same lecture will be made tomorrow
evening at the same hall.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07
WILSON'S FIGURES.
They Are Few Thousand Smaller
Than the Estimate Made by
the Mayor.

OAKLAND, CAL, May City Engi-
neer Wilson looked through the Auditors
books this morning for expenses con-
nected with his Office, and said: 'I find
that have been charged by the Mayors
statement to the Council with something
over $4,000 too much.
|. "Where the Mayor gets his figures is
more than l know, but these made from
the books of the Auditor, whom consider
the city bookkeeper. The Mayor saws
spent $8399, 1 believe, while l find that
$6426 is all l have drawn.
"To compare these figures..with the ex-
pense of running the Office in the past, it
is but fair to deduct the expenses now
attached to the office which were not at.
tached to it before. Those are: 5000
year for rent, $50 tor ianitor service, S33 70
for fuel and 5000 as my pay for being a
member of the Board of Public Works,
which formerly cost the City S24OO Taking
this money off, the engineers Office has
cost S4825, which is lower than Morgan's
was for 1s94-95 or 1S93-94 Those wears
cost respectively $555S and $780, In
1928. the Mayor says, the office was run
for $2480. He completely overlooks a suit
for $3.50 which Morgan now has against
the City for fees which he did not collect
that year, because of his failure to get his
bill in in time"