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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
RACES AT SkOWHeGAN.
A Large Field Starts-Spinstcr Wins ESQ
CIass-2.3O Race Unfinished.

two days racing over the F'airview
park occurred this afternoon. There
GOODNESS, but a large field of starters
The $50 class, eight starters, was won
by b. m. Spinster, Weber, Hartland
Miss Perkins PD, second; four heats;
best time. 2331a. The go class, eight
starters, was unfinished. Gypsy Boy
b. G., by Charlie Wilkes, Libby, Hart
land( won two heats; Roy, blk. s., one
heat: best time, 2.27$l, by Canton. by
DR.. Franklin.
Tomorrow's events will consist of tho
unfinished go class and the 2.37 and
220 classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
A NEW THEORY.
County Attorney Emmons Thinks Mrs. Hobbs
Might Have Been Accidentally Killed.

Hiddcford. oct. 9.-Thc reports from
the physicians 10 County Attorney En-
mons regarding the autopsy in the
West Parsoniield murder case states
that some of the shot penetrated the
heart and lungs. The charge. was
scattered over the back and head.
County Attorney l,mmons is of the
opinion that the shooting was acct
dentally done by Il gunner who dragged
the dead body into the house and set
ilre 10 1t in order to prevent the dis
covery Of the gunshot wounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
A COLD SWIM.
Two Duck Hunters Rescued After Two Hour.
in Hobbs Pond.

Norway, Oct. 9.-While Maurice Car
ter and Guy Benpett. about 10 years
old, were duck shooting on Hobbs
cidentally discharged. blowing a hole
through the bottom of the boat which
Immediately tipped over. They were
in the water two hours and had swan
half mile when rescued in an almost
exhausted condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
Bates. 10: New Hampshire. 6.

Somersworth. N. H., Oct. 9.-The
Bates college eleven defeated the New
Hampshire college team, 10 to 6. at
Burgett park, this afternoon. getting
two touchdowns and a goal to one
touchdown and a goal by the New
Hampshire boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

Search is being made in the vicinity
of Charlotte for the Italian who at
tempted to take the life of fellow
workman by shooting last week. Both
are employed on the construction of
the Washington county railroad and
got into controversy over money mat
ters which resulted in the shooting
The wounded man, though quite badly
injured, is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

AT the business session of the Young
Peoples Christian Union at Biddeford
Thursday, these officers We're elected !:
President, Chas. F. Ridlon. Norway: vice
president. Annie l.. Stevens, Lewiston:
secretary, Mrs. Annie NJ. Frye. Bethel
treasurer. Chas. S. Berry. Biddeford
Trustees. G. Il. Leighton. Skowhegan; Mrs
Fannie Z. Moshcr, Orono: and Ralph II.
Reed. Waterville. Wednesday evenings
addresses were made by Rev. II. l.. Can
field of Boston and Rev. Il. d. Towne of
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
washington Forecast.

Saturday: For New England. fair,
Saturday; slightly warmer. threaten
ing weather and rain. Sunday; north
erly to easterly winds. probably in
creasing To brisk and high on the south
east coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
Probably Fata, Accident at RockIsnd.

Rockland, Oct. 9.-Wm. Erskine,
quarrvman Of Rockland was seriously
injured, late tonight, by a runaway,
being dragged by the horse, his head
striking on the paving. 1t is feared
that conclusion of the brain will ensue
with fatal results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

One of the Sherburne, Mimi. bank
robbers and murderers was killed by
Deputy Sheriff Ward of Paramount.
Mimi, at Bancroft. Iowa He had shot
and killed the marshal of that place.
The other desperate is surrounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

Where you can pay it back in INSTALL
ment: we loan large or small sums pri-
vately and at reasonable rates on House
hold FURNITURE, Stocks of Goods. Pianos,
Diamonds, Watches, Jcwelry, Bicycles,
Horses, Carriages, Live Stock and Farm
Crops.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
2i9 Water ST., opp. Cony House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it sprained my ankle. The sore
became worse; could not put my boot
on and thought should have to give up
at every step. | could not get any relief
and had to stop work. | read of cure OF
similar case by Hoods Sarsaparlla and
concluded to try it. Before had taken
all OF two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling had gone down. My
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

County Attorney Judkins and City
Marshal Teel have been investigating
the Franklin street affair Detective
Odlin is also at work on the case. The
girl is better but not out of danger
Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

that Corning. Iowa, has been almost
totally destroyed by fire. An unknown
man. was burned to death. Loss, $780,
COO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

Wellington Grown Of Vim, was out in
his wood lot the other day and he heard
the discharge of rifle. The bail went bv
his left arm and took about an inch and
a half of flesh off it. Mr.. Brown turned
around and found that the hunter was
already to fire at him again. The hunter
was resident of Vim and he mistook
Mr.. Brown for Il deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
SCrOfuIa

Infcsts the blood of humanity. l.
appears in varied forms, but is forced
to yield to Hoods Sarsapalilla, which
purities and vitalizes the blood and
cures all such diseases. Read this ::
"In September, 1894, made misstcp and
injured my ankle. Very soon afterwards,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, Oct 9.--Local forecast for
Saturday: Fair weather; north to
northeast winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
AUGUSTA, MAINE.

Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State board of health.
1.-THE SPARKLING CLEARNESS iusti-
fees the fanciful NAME of the SPRING.
CHEMICALLY and ENTHUSIASTICALLY
IT is ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date Of
examination, April g. 1889. Analysis of
sample of water No. $40 expressed in parts
per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
DOT

is now well and l have been greatly bene-
fitted otherwise. l have increased in
weight and am in better health. Icannot
say enough in praise of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla." Mrs. II. BLAKE, So. Berwick, Me.
This and other similar cures prove that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

This is the PUREST DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
ORGANIC MATTER IN IT. 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 WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. .75cts.
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts.
One half gallon daily per month";. .50cts.
Delivered to any part of the city for 50
cents a hogshead. or y cents a barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
{. F. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor,
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10
FUR =.
Garments Made to Order,
Repaired or Made Over by a practica|
Furrier.
Garments

MIR. H. G. BARKER has secured the
services of Mr. PAUL LIFFERS of New
York, a practical furrier with eighteen
years experience. He was fourteen years
with one of the largest manufacturers of
seal garments in New York
We are now prepared to do all kinds of
fur work in thorough and workmanike
manner.
NEW GARMENTS made to order from
selected skins. OLD GARMENTS re-
paired or remodeled to the latest styles.
If out of town customers will send job to
us by express and write carefully what
is wanted, they will by return of mail re-
celve our suggestions, price of job ETC..
which II satisfactory. will be acted upon
at once upon receipt of order to proceed
with the work. or should you decide not
to have the sob done, We will return same
at once.
No job too large or none too small
to receive our prompt attention. We
also call your attention to our large
stock Of fur garments, fancy furs,
cOllarettcs, scarfs. trimmings. etc.
ALL GOODS AND WORK GUARAN-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-10

~ Water streot, Augusta, Maine
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15
GEN. YAMA6ATA ON
GEN. GRANT.

The warm reception rendered 10
Field Marshal yamagaia Ia this conn
try recalls the visit OF Gen. Grant 10
Japan seventeen years ago, and the
presence here OF the distinguished Wis.
itor. who was one Of the deputation
chosen 70 escort Grant during his stay
In the Fiowery Kingdom. has afforded
an opportunity 10 obtain a detailed ac-
count OF the Inequalities extended 10
our honored countryman by the Jap
anese.
The marquis explained that he had
reluctantly excused himself 10 many
intsryiewers since his arrival In this
country because Of his inability TO
make himself understood In English
except through an interpreter An OPP
portnniiy 10 talk ON Grant, however,
proved too much Of an attraction for
tine Oriental nobIeman. who Ii known
10 hold the generals name in high rev
erence.
In the first place" said the marquis.
through his interpreter. Mr. Isudznkl.
you must know that Gen. Grant has
long been 10 my cOnntrymen the ideal
hero df civilized warfare and Is held
up AS m examhe by orr soldiers.
Many OF his military sayings have be-
some proverbs IN the ranks
His Service 60 Japan
Al the time Gen. Grant visited us.
like his country, our land WAS just re-
covering from great civil disturb
anee and the great warrior. seeing
our position. volunteered 10 lend us any
assistance In his power. We We're then
recognizing al the government sys-
TENS and his advice Was often sought
and freely given ~ all times Never
Mas a foreigner W warmly welcomed
or 50 universally admired as was Cen.
Grant Ny personal recollectians az
his excellent character will never he
forgotten. ] remember that while H..
WAS In japan German merchant ship
broke oar quarantine laws by entering
u closed iiarlsoF. dIsregardIng our pro
tsSf, The general said We should have
l-reh perfectly justified had We fired
upan aud sunk the lntruding vessel
Ills remark was widely published aud
,i'e German empire was 30 Impressed
thai al apology was ss-nt 20 the EN-
peror. This and many similar services
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

or the governor and che use Of lis ser
wants II especially Pleased me "a see
HE Kindness he displayed ia giving or
defs 70 the servants. through his inter
prefers. of course. and also fIla; on
leaving the palace he had made each
OF those who attended his suit a small
present as a remembrance. This kind
action was keenly observed by every
one present. and all joined me in the
remark that IL showed the noble char
acter OF the great American who had
once saved his country on the field OF
battle and twice served as its execu-
tive officer.
ON the approach TO Toxic we passed
through the Bay Of Yedo. which was
hiied with the ships OF the navy and
craft OF the merchantmen and fishers,
All OF whom decorated with the Jap
anese and American colors. The gun
boats fired the first signals and the
forts along the coast repeated them.
The arrival of the distinguished guest
was proclaimed throughout Toxic and
Yokohama, and the people flocked 10
The piers TO see the hero Of the A nre-I
can nation.
A battalion OF soldiers. including a
selected company of the imperial cav
airy. was al the wharf. waiting 10 es-
corr the general 10 his quarters
llaredsfof his necepfion-in the 81
tho imperial family rhe n
American saw he streets decor ~ i
with lanterns and flags. I'm numerous
arches. and strung along the sides OF
the thoroughfares. Everywhere the
stars and stripes were TO be seen. and
as he sfef3Ied from the lllr.e on 10 tho
wharf burst Of applause came from
the I,eOple who had gathered 10 wei
come him.
The expresident and eminent
statesmen of the United States was
royalty received by the emperor. Ne
European or Oriental monarch could
have been shown more honor The
emperor made an address OF welcome.
In which he Informed the imperial
guest that he and his court had long
felt desire 20 see and be- able 10 coB-
verse with him. The general WIS cor
daily thanked for his kindness 10 the
Japanese In America while president
Of the United States. and especially
for some fayors extended 90 our am-
hassador. lwakura. who represented
Japan AZ Washington during Gen.
Grants holding 81 the high Office OF
chief executive. The emperor present
cd his distinguished guest with the
usn ~ The imperial summer palace.
which Is known as The EURO Kwan.
during mis- visit.
In responding 20 the emperor's adj
dress. Gen. Grant showed great elo-
qnence. What pleased him most. he
said. was that unniistakable friendli-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

on the part Of the great American In.
finenced th. European countries 10 al
love us more consideration thereafter.
Rosat Welcome
III VAS nn the 21st 81 June. 1879.
that .cn Grant arrived In Japan. lie
came 10 the port Of Nagasah on the
British steamer Richmond. My mem
DRY liz very good. | recall the meeting
of the Richmond with the royal barge
a. II It had happened yesterday.
.The emperor had selected Prince
Dau and military stan. 81 which J
then lieutenant gcnerai-was
member. as o dcpuiation 70 welcome
the distinguished visitor The Japan
cSe man.or. war Range. commanded 10y
capt. Ito. WAS ordered TO accompany
the royal barge aud fire salutes from
her guns. The moment the famous
American soldier stepped on board the
large from the steamer Richmond the
guns of the Kango Numbered out n "a
lutte Of many reports. The American
ensign was displayed on the 6agstaffs
Of the forts, the guns of which also
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

ness toward America, and he assured
the emperor that the same feeling ex-
listed in the United States for the wei
fare and advancement OF the Japanese
America is your neafst neighbor.'
said the general. In concluding. and
will always extend her sympathy and
support to Japan In her efforts to ad-
vance and become one of the great civ
iliZed nations
Faurth Of July fn Japan.
The emperor then Informed his
guest that he had observed that the
next day would be the anniversary OF
the birth of American Independence
and that arrangements had been made
To make ID general fete day In his
honor The general. recognizing the
motive that had prompted these pre-
parations. seemed overcome with
pleasure He thanked the emperor
many times. and then retired to his
quarters TO rest himself. Seeing how
much he needed this rest. the emper-
or left strict orders that no one disturb
him.
THE dawn of the morrow was beau
tiful and clear. and IL was welcomed
by the firing of guns from the forts
and ships OF the navy I'm the bay.
Many fireworks were set OF all over
the city. and especially near the pal
ace. where the great man lived. so as
TO make him feel as much at home as
possible. II Is said that some boys
went and bought the largest firecrack-
err they could find In the shops of the
Gina. and then. forming In military
line. marched to the EURO kwan to
give large salute TO the great hero
before the entrance. As they APP
preached they saw the general seated
on the lawn. Removing their head
coverings. they proceeded to plant the
big cracker In some loose soil, and
when this had been done touched fire
10 the stem. As they expected. the
cracker made loud report. and they
saw that they had attracted the atten-
ton OF the general. who had been in
terested In reading newspaper. The
boys were very much pleased. and
stood gazing Al him. but when he
started to come toward them, became
| frightened and ran as fast as they
could.
"All this day the great fete was kept
M. In the rternoon the general ac-
companied by the emperor. reviewed a
parade of the soldiers of Toxic. and
was again applauded many times by
the people. Speeches were again ex-
changed.
Ranqucts I'm Hi. Honor
ION the Tth of July n grand banquet
was arranged by the citizens of Toxic.
IL was the best feast Japan could pre-
mare. and was given I'm the great hall
OF the Kobu Ola Gaku. This was a
public reception, and many people who
came late were unable 10 get seat at
F, the tables.
"a few days after this the general
| wns banqucted by the emperor and Inn
perinl family in the ureno SelyolSen. ON
| which occasion the emperor had pre-
pared a surprise for the guest. A
number of dancing girls had been
dressed In robes of the American
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

A Snowman had an announcement
stating Come and see the great sawed
hsh- A learned gentleman read it
and informed the Snowman that he had
made q mistake in the word sawed, ("
that It ought to be sword" "Yer'd
better come inan' see fer yourself; tine
nadmission is only tuppenee," said the
snowman. SO the learned gentleman
PAID his ''tuppenee." went in and was
shown large Goldfish sawed in half
Yer amt the fnst genelman wot has
tried TO teach me iow to spell, grinned
the Snowman Household Words
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15
TALLEsr IN wAsHINGToN.
Po.fohce Building Will Look Down
the Capitol

One OF the most delicate ana inter
pOstoffice building in Washington is
about 10 commence. That is the con-
struction OF the immense clock faces,
10 feet in diameter. in the tower that
springs from the center Of the north
front OF the structure.
There will be four OF these clocks,
one ON each side. and tine building Of
the arches that outline the upper arcs
Of the circles will be an extremely
nice piece Of masonry, when the dis
lance from the ground Is taken into
consideration.
When fully completed this tower will
he one Of The highest structures in
Washington. higher than the dome of
the capitol by several feet. II will be
fopped. Of course. by the Washington
monument, and, standing in compare
lively low ground, IL win not show on
70 the advantage which would belong
10 IL II IL were ON a.greater elevation.
There is yet 10 be 81 feet of masonry
set on the tower itself before the base
OF its peaked roof is reached, and this
will all be marked by unusual features.
the plain surface being broken first by
the clock faces and the Gaping arches,
then by cornice of ornamental stone.
followed as the tower goes upward
by an open story with three high
arched windows on each side. Above
these windows comes the final story
Of the tower. containing five small
arched windows on each face. with
peaked turrets at each corner of the
structure.
The roof OF the tower springs from
the cornice Immediately above this
row OF small windows. and from that
point IL rises AT a sharp angle As feet
TO a peak 30S feet above grade, making
IL 20 feet and inches higher than the
capitol dome from its own base line.
The dome springs 2ST feet ) inches
clear from the base of the east front,
but as IL stands on a hill that is con-
siderably more than 20 feet higher
than the level OF Pennsylvania avenue
at Eleventh street, the cap of the
statue of Freedom will overtop the
metal peak that Is to surmount the
slipping roof of the postofiice tower.
The most dangerous part of the work
will be that of roofing the tower. which
will not be reached for several weeks.
The angle of this roof is slightly great
er than that of the main roof.
The character of the surface to be
rooted is such as TO render the laying
of the sheathing and the thing very
hard TO accomplish, as there is a great
deal of trimmings and joining to be
done. and the roof affords little free
space for the workmen.-Boston Globe
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

stars and stripes. and at a signal from
his majesty appeared on the opposite
side OF the hall This pleased the gen.
erai very much. and the emperor was
grafified TO see him clap his hands.
"one night during the visit OF the
famous soldier. a military drama
known as The Two Brothers of Soga,'
WAS presented at the Shintomi theater,
in his honor. The house was decorat-
ed for the occasion with many flags
The leading Japanese actors, Sojiuro
and Narataya. were engaged To play
tile principal roles, and the imperial
family attended with the nations
greatest guest.
Indeed. Gen. Grant was SO beloved
in my home that one of our greatest
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15
BIRD WALLETS.
A Queer Case of Picturesque Friend
ship Between Animals

A Queer Case of Picturesque Friend
ship Between Animals.
The New York Sunday World re
Gently published some remarkable sto>
ries OF strange friendships between
wild animals. Here are two other
cases recently observed In the forests
OF Java. IL is generally supposed that
when wild animals OF different kinds
meet IL is a natural instinct for them
TO rush at each other and fight until
one OF them has fallen. But there are
a great many eases where piatoaic
friendships exist between the fiercest
beasts. They often do favors for one
another IN the most friendly spirit.
The most of picturesque OF animal
friendships exists between the buffalo
and the famingo. This curious pair
have often been seen walking about
together. the fiafningo usually perched
comfortably on the buffalo's back. The
great test OF any friendship is the ex-
tent one will 90 TO perform service
for friend. The good friendship ex-
listing between buffalo and fiamingo
bears such a test very well. AS the
pair move about. the fiamingo careful
ly cleans the buffalo's back and mat
ted hair, picking from Its pores the
tiny insects that annoy and pain II.
Sometimes the bird Internationally
bites its companion, but the bufraio
never resents the accident.
There is curious breed of birds in
the Island of Java which regularly
pick the teeth of alligators. The teeth
of an alligator are made to tear flesh,
and 1t often happens that their inter
stices become clogged up. annoying
the saurian and making IL uncomfort.
able for him in many ways and ire
quently preventing him in n measure
from catching his prey OF property
masticating his food. So he lies in the
sun. opens wide his great jaws, while
the birds do the rest.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

Three what? Three charmingly exc.
ruted posters in eolors, drawn by w.
~ Denslow, Ethel Reed and Ray
Brown, will be sent free Of postage 70
any address on receipt of One Dollar
All who are afflicted with the poster
craze" will immediately Embrace this
rare opportunity, as but limited mum.
ber OF the posters will be issued. The
scareity Of good thing enhances its
saiue Address Geo II. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent Of the Chi.
rAgo, Milwaukee a St Paul Railway,
Old Colony Building. Chicago. Ill
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

The July number OF Hsrpsrs Maya.
i.ns will open with paper ON General
Washington and the period OF the Rev
oiSiloH. BY Woodrow Wilson. Rarely
has hlatortc parsonage bern made so
feAl and human as Washington appears
thanks 70 The art Of this skiiful writer
70 camp aud on the battle. field no lcss
than In The Virginia House Of Burgess
.ss OF 81 his Mount Vernon plantation.
hr Fylc'silinstratIon Of historic scenes
worihiiy accompany Professor Wilson's
admirable studies Of colonial life and
politics
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-15

Spike" Brady. who was a we'll
known baseball player in the Missis-
sipPi valley few years ago, once at
tended church in Dubuque, Iowa. with
his club, which wenton special invita-
ton The preacher made q special
effort that consumed much time
Spike" was asked what he thought OF
the preacher. HE got around the
third all right. but say. he was an ice
wagon in getting home, the ball play
sr answered -Argonaut.