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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

The last September was the wettes
in 26 years. Nearly 10 inches of water
fell in that month. there were l6 dav.
when rain fell. and % that were cloud,
or partly cloudy. When it is remem.
bered that we consider September tn,
great fire weather month of this eli
mate, these figures show what an un.
usual dampness came over us. TIL,
average rainfall in all the Septembers
of 20 years has been 3.31 inches. The
record this year is 9.51 The only othe,
September approaching it was in 1883
when SO inches fell. In 1856 the fal
was $50, and in 1882, it was 7.5S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12
Painting the Bridge.

Il. +. Hysom and crew of 10 men
are busily engaged in painting every
DIT of the iron work on the Ken
aebec bridge. The work will be
completed by next Saturday night 1t
IS quite hazardous work to paint be-
Geath the structure, and labor that the
majority Of men do not like to tackle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

The swift apple pickers are having
their innings these days. Good apples
are raised hereabOuts in abundance
and ii is natural that some of the uD-
to-daie skill in apple picking should
also be found in this vicinity. Those
who scored last week were Wilbu,
Howes of the East Side who picked
from tree four barrels in one hou,
and G. A. Ledecker of Sidney. fol
whom Mr. Howes was working, pickins
five barrels from the tree in one houl
and one minute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

The Cony High school foot ball eleven
went to Vassalboro, Saturday, and de-
feated the Oak Grove seminary team
by the score of 6 to 0. on decision by
continue the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

MIR. and Mrs. j. A. Mentally arrived
Saturday afternoon, from Lynn, Mass.
and will visit their daughter, Mrs. II.
e. Goodrich, on Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

Attention is called to the notice of a
Pound party to be given at st. Mark s
Home, Thursday of this week, for
which contributions will be received al
the Home. Whoever gives for this in
stitution may be sure that they are
aiding a good object, and we hope il
will be generously remembered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

The Sagadahoc county fair will be
held at TOpsiam. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday of this week. The Maine
Central r. r. will sell round trip tickets
for one fare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

Some branches of business may not
be perfectly satisfactory just now,
others have no cause of complaint
Among the latter are the Purnton
Bros, coal dealers. The quality Of
coal, fair dealing or something must
account for their pronounced success
in the business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

Who has not had similar experience
to that of J. II. Cobb, editor of the Mir
ror. at Brockton. N. Y. When suffering
from a severe bowel trouble he first re-
sorted to an old remedy which did not
prove ef!fcacious. He then used Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, two doses of which effected n
cure. 1t always cures. The 25 and 81
cent sizes are for sale by all druggists,
m,w&f ,folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

Special sales are no longer 'in IT.
beside the offers made by BoWditch &
Webster, the well known druggists. in
our advertising columns this morning
Like our last election, the only ques-
ton with them is how large they can
make their majority, and it really
seems as though their customers must
be reckoned as 16 to l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

The rooms of Turner Il Brown pre-
sent a busy appearance. The sound
of the hammers is music, indeed, these
times.I They are turning out some
very fine work. One particularly no.
ticeable was n large cross, with fiuted
ends, Of Hallowell marble The >ex-
ecutioh of the work is of the perfect
order. Another, for Winthrop party
is a white marble double tablet, Gothic
style. There is an immense amount of
work ION it. and every hour of it APP
pears to good advantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12
RUCklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve In the world for Cuts
Cruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands. Chilblains
,orns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. II
guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction
n money refunded. Price % cents per
'ex. For sale by Chas. X. Partridge.
aug Il. eod& ". folrm.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

The soothing, lung-healing virtues of
the newly cut pine are all embodied in
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup. the
sovereign remedy for coughs and colds.
and lung troubles Of all sorts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

Misses Ethel Nj. Russell and May c.
Philbrook of the Colby freshmen class
returned to Waterville, yesterday
afternoon. after short stay with their
parents in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

Henry Clark, one of the careful and
painstaking motormen on the Electric
Railroad, will leave, today, on a we'll
earned vacation of 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12

other field. l write you, asking If Won
know of any town or towns DESTROYS of
having shoe firm locate therein. ANY
information given, as with whom To
correspond will be appreciated.
The name of the firm is not published
as the letter does not give authority Ia
do So The letter has been turned
over to the board of trade, and the firm
has been notified to that effect. To
enumerate the places in this State
where a reliable shoe manufacturinp
firm might profitably locate and con-
duct its business and be received with
open arms and every reasonable en-
couragement.would require long list
of names, but surely Augusta is able to
offer as many advantages an any place
in the State, indeed, it doubtless would
be the general opinion in this town that
she has superior advantages to offer.
While this city is not suffering on ac-
count of lack OF Industries and has no
shoe factory to fill, nevertheless there
seem to be available locations for es-
tablishing n shoe manufacturing in
dustry in this city without mourning
much. If any expense in the way
of new buildings. and it is perfectly
safe to assume that the most generous
encouragement will be given to any
reliable industry of that kind to make
trade Will do everything in its power
to present the advantages of a loca-
ton in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12
''HYOMEI,"

the Australian DRY AIR treatment
of all disease q ..a nose. th-o~t and
lunrs. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-12
LOOKING FOR GOOD OPENING.
4 Shoe Manufacturing Firm Writes the
Journal Tor Information.

On Saturday the Journal received the
following letter from shoe manufac-
turing firm:
Kennebec Journal, Augusta Me-:
Having decided to do business in an
other field. l write you. asking if you
know of any town or towns DESTROYS of
having shoe firm locate therein. ANY
information given, as with whom to
correspond will be appreciated.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20

.h.a,e. from washington City sor that
length OF time
s.Do yol think Senator Teller VIII sup
port the nominee os the Republican party
for president
@An.eiutesy 10. n thar candidate Is run
nirw upou gold standard platform
-sWuI no, a successor to Senator Teller
Be chosen by the legislature elected this
faiI7.'
Yes. sir"
las the can5i1ate Of what party VIII
Mr. Teller seek rec lection. If he does not
support the Republican isckct-"
IF he desires reelection he VIII be the
candidate Of the people OF the state ard
there win he no question OF his election.
The people Of Colorado respect and honor
him, both for his notlsness OF character
ana sIeadfastnsss 70 the interests Of the
state. and there IS no honor within their
power they would not gladly bestow upon
him"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
CONTRADICTORY VIEWS.
Omcfals Pretend q Confidence That
Buluwayo Can Hold Ont,

London, April ls-The officers Of the
Chartered South Africa Company here are
persisten.ly representing that the situa-
ton at Buluwayo is not as serious as rep
resented In non-oftic,ai dispatches and
that the town Is not in any real danger.
The Chartered Company today announced
that the officials OF Buluwayo are conf
dent that they can hold the town, and
tha; the town Of Salisbury is also safe and
is organizing its defensive forces. The
tone of non-officiai dispatches from South
Africa reflects a contrary tone. and con-
tinues 20 represent the situation at Buiu-
wayo as alarming and the condition OF af-
fairs throughout Matabeleisnd as grow
ing more and more threatening. The ella
borate precautions for defense reported
from Buiuwayo indicate a nomentary fear
of overwhelming attack. and grave ap-
prehensions exist there that con fnunica-
ton with the settlements to the south
will be cut on The supply OF provisions
is diminishing in Buluwayo in a constant
ly increasing ratio. owing 70 the large
number refugees and. what Is much
more serious. doubtful natives that are
coming in. The dread is abroad among all
the white Inhabitants that these natives
are hostile Matabeles coming IN under the
disguise Of friendiiness. but nefitattag
treacherous outbreak in co-operati,i
with an attack from without.
The diminishing supplies make the keep
ing open of conmurica ticn 70 the South
douhly important. as it is from there that
supplies for Buluzayo mus re looked for
Fears are entertained for xhe safety OF
the supplies row on the way. and even
should these get through 20 Buiuwzyo
they are only sufficient 10 temporarily re-
lieve the necessity OF keeping these roads
open 10 the passage OF friends Of the peo-
pie OF BuluEayo.
The Daily Telegraph has a dispatch
dated Ruiuwayo. Friday. via Pretoria.
which says: The enemy are rnaneuverfng
and constructing laagers 20 provide for re-
treat and an organized attack less than
six miles out.
4 dispatch from MafekinF Cape Colony,
10 the Times says: There IS native as
content throughout Beuchuanaland and
the adj ming d!sra - More police and
military are needed Earl Grey has ar
ranged for a daily coach service from here
to Buluvayo.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
WHICH CUTS OFF ALL SUPPLIES ?
No Available Ferce TO Hold the Pass
and Patrol the Road.
Natives Coming Into Buluwnyo Who
May Be Neditaring q Treaeherous
Outbreak In Corporation With IN
Attack From Outside-The supply
OF Provisions Giving Out. and Much
Anxfeiy Felt as to the Enemy's
Movements.

Buiuwayo. April ls.-Sc far as the si.ua-
ton is improved here over that OF yes
ters.ay, Il is due TO the departure OF the
enemy. which has been EnaSse-1 TO the
north of the town for several days and
from which point Al attack has almost
hourly been expected.
This movement. however. brings little
comfort to those In Buiuwayo. The ex-
cited manner in which the natives quilted
their positions indicated conhden, par-
pose of mischief. There is no evidence
that they were alarmed Friday at the
demonstration of the patrol of twenty
four men from Buluwayo upon their
vanguard Although this vanguard was
driven back upon the main body. the pa
troll did not dare 10 place Itself within
reach of the overwhelming numbers of
the main body.
The direction taken by this great body
Of hostile natives after quitting the posi-
ton Of the north has not yet been learn
ed But II is feared the purpose of the
movement is 10 try and effect a junction
with the rebels in the Matoppo hills, and
thus sever communication 10 the south
ward The road runs through the Ma
toppo hills 10 the south Of Buruwayo and
is difficult and dangerous one for fifty
miles from here. at which distance the
road reaches Mangwe pass. This angular
and precipi;ous defiie, IL Is felt. must be
held. II is OF such character that 1t
can be made fmpregnable against the at
tacks of native warriors. But for the
same reason. il allowed to get into the
hands OF the natives, 1t would be extreme
ly difficult and perhaps impossible TO dis
lodge them with any force at present
available. To leave this pass TO the enc
my would effectually cut of the inter-
course of Buluwayo with the outside
world. To hold the pass and TO patrol the
road between II and Buluwayo. measures
which are felt TO be imperatiyeiy neces-
sary for the safety of this place. requires
a large proportion of the available force,
less than a thousand men, in Buluwayo.
The threatened movement OF the enemy
upon the line Of communication perplexes
the authorities with the problem of how
far they can further denude Buluwayo
of its fighting force TO guard the road.
The lack OF certainty as to The where
abouts and immediate destination of the
great mass of natives moving so near the
town causes much dread and anxiety.
A council OF war has been held aud IL has
been decided that the local forces are too
weak TO make further attacks upon the
Matebeles- The greatest anxiety Is felt
for the arrival Of reinforcements from taD
south, which IL the only link with the
outside world, as the natives now hold
all the country except Buluwayo, Gwelo
and Belfngwe. The returns OF casualties
to the white population thus far show that
SIX have been murdered and hundred are
missing.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20

London. April 1a.-While the leading
banking Institutions have a tacit agree
meut not TO lend money under I per cent.
1t has been possible during the past week
TO obtain advances elsewhere at as low
as u per cent. With consols at over liz 10
is quite impossible TO have an idea when
the upward movement OF all investment
securities Is likely TO stop. As resul, Of
the excessive cheapness OF money atten-
ton is being turned 10 any stock showing
= fair interest return. The tendency OF
the week has been upward all around.
Spanish securities have declined slightly.
Some securities showed an inactive feel
ing. Africans were inactive pending the
development OF the situation in Africa.
American securities show a more healthy
tone, seemingly on the belief that the feel
ing Is growing Ia favor OF the gold stand
ard. Advances for the week include Ca
madam Pacific, 3: Wabash. s; Louisville &
Nashville. i%; Chicago. Milwaukee & ST.
Paul. IL; Denver & Rio Grande prefer
red md Grand Trunk. IL; A;chison
mortgage and Wabash. I. Other advances
were fractional. The decreases were
Northern Pacific. Ii: Erie seconds. !:
Norfolk & Western. =.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
In Reply to Conciliatory Over
lures From the President.
WILL NOT SUSPEND POSSIBILITIES
Nor Tolerate Such Humiliation al
Treating With the Rebels.
Any Proposal for the Independence OF
Cuba She Cannot Entertain-spanish
Troops Report Several EnaaSemcnss

London. April .s.--The Standards corre-
spondert al Madrid says. Despite the per
ssstent official den.als both from WRshins<-
ton City aud Madrid. II IS now. an open
secret that tosh governments have fresiy
discussed their attitude toward each 9TH
er on the CUaan affair. Spain is aware
that the president wishes to bc concilia-
tory, but thai he cannot answer for tho
control of American opinion IL the struggle
IN Cuba Is prolonged 10 the injury OF
American commerce. Spain, on the ether
hand. has Informed President Cleveland
that she is willing to concliiate the SYM
pathies OF sensible Americans. but that
she cannot entertain proposal for tho
independence of Cuba, or even for q sus-
pension OF hostilisics 20 negotiate with tho
rebels. as public opinion would never toll
crate such humiliation. Spain has been
silently preparing to execute a Cuban
home rule bill directly. the colonial au-
thorssies regarding IL advisable 10 do so.
No date has yet been Fixed for this. howA
ever.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
TO ENTRAP NACEo.
The Spaniarsis Pretend They Hope -
succeed This Time.

.
succeed This Time.
Havana, April ls.-The Spanish troops
have had an engagement with the numer-
Gus forces OF the insurgents which have
been advancing forward 10 attempt the re-
lief of Maceo and the official reports show
a severe reverse for the Cubans.
Lieut. Gel Elota- with the battalion oe
Luzon. engaged the insurgents near Glen
fnegos in Santa Clara province. and hot
the Spanish took the insurgent position
by a brilliant hsyone; charge. The enc
my left on the field eighsy-slx killed and
carried of more than 30 wounded. The
amount OF the Spanish loss Is not stated
in detail. but il is reported that Capt
Laso. doctor. one lieutenant and eight
OF the guerrillss were wounded. The news
from Pinar del Rio is awaited with eager
ness both by the Spaniards and sympa-
,hixers OF the rebels
In spite OF the numerous instances in
which they have been disappointed the
government; expresses its complete con-
fidence that now its operations against
Maceo are TO be crowned with success.
The columns within. and west Of the mil.
itary line SOUTH from Mariel have been
largely reinforced. and the military au-
;horities announce their intention 10 force
Maceo TO fight or TO come toward the line.
This line they consider impregnabie and
they believe that they viii thus entrap
Maceo.
Col. Aldea and the battalion OF Valencia
have fought the insurgents under Laer.is
and Coiiazo at the great Seapas swamp.
the insurgents having twelve killed AMI
carrying away numerous wounded The IN
surgent leader. Juan Suarex, and an aid
de camp OF I<acrete. were among ths
killed.
In both os the engagements above re-
ported several prisoners were taken. az
well as arms and ammunition and imports
ant documents
The insurgents have concentrated large
forces in the district of Sancti Spritus.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
GOMEZ AND MACEO.
Anecdotes About the Two Men Wh0
Arc Leading the Cuban Patriots.


letter received In this city from one
OF the secretaries OF Gen. Maxine Gomez.
relates the following two stories iliastra-
tive OF the methods OF Gems. Gomez and
Macso:
In the latter part OF March Gomez and
his army entered the coffee plantation OF
Mons. Deheche. rich Franc1man, WHOSE
home is in Havana Mons. Debeche was
on his plantation when Gomez arrived.
ard save the patriot general cordial
reception. Gomez asked the planters per-
mission TO write fSw lines in his Of
nee. and he gave orders at the same time
10 one OF his officers 10 seize ffty horses
belonging to Mons. Debeche. The French-
man protested hoily.
Il am a foreigner. general" said he.
''and you ought 20 respect my property.
Ny rcysrnnent VIII protec, me"
II am not a general for the foreigners,
sir Gomez answered cooily. 'as the Gu
bans are not yet recognized. The Srau-
ssh government SAYS that ! am bandft-
Therefore. your government win have to
claim damages from Spain. as Spain is
unable 10 prevent bandit oyerrunning
the whole isisad 0, Cuba
Asser saying .hIs the general went TO
She o,iNe 20 write his letters. VI. Debeche.
wS;h characteristic French courtesy. lef.
him alone. An hour later he was sum-
usonei by the general
the order 20 seize vour horses. and wish
you 10 tell ne whether or my troops
have ao.e y0H any harm"
No harm al all. general" answered
". Dt5eehe.
Nov" continued Cen Gomez awhen
. Spanish column passes this way. please
note fhs differ~ree between Spanish bel
Hg~ren;E anA cI1ar bandits, and let your
government know ~"
FFaNn f~rsa~a ~ r. 80 .
f'irsr del RIO. French woman. Nine.
Bernard sonTlatasl 10 Gen. Naceo tha.
Cuban soldier had stolen fifteen pieces
- goid aHa sogne Jewels belonging TO her,
Ja1e3 asked Nine Bernard TO what corus
tho soldier belonged. ard upon receiving
her ar-wer made al The rren ot that cc,-rs
stand In ltne before her Nine Bernard
picked oast the thief ard The affeer gold
pieces and the fErts were found In afs
pocket. Aace0 returned them 20 sss~sr
owasr sni orSored the ralprit hanged.
The sentence was executed forthwith
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
SACRIFICE ALL FOR SILVER.
Colorado for ANY Party That Declares
for Free Coinage.

Chicago April lS-AH1orE the arrivals
a; the Auditorium annex were W II. C-if-
sth. late chairman ~ the Republican statA
central committee of Ceisr.5o. He is row
the manager cf two dsiiy papers uutii she4
81 Isa.v3ie, Col. and Is en- route .horna
from TIP 70 Washington CITY. TIE soy-
lor1nE Interview was hsd with him -
gsriius the political situation In Colorado.
"fi-S 30 you think Colorado VIII vote
th.s fallf--
For silver No candidate for presiaen.
on = gods platform can carry the state
The party ttzt declares for free cosrasA
b g Republican. Democrats or Sigva-
party. viii carry the state by large ma
to-t;y"
Do Tog think Senator's Teller AZ, wo,.
coti Nii - delegates to the Republican
nsttorsi cor veatfanrs
- csr a. Senator Teller - concerned T
csr STATE positively that he al rot b. A
delegate This however = of his ,r1
choice. hec2ase tf he Wished "a. he wos,i1
have the united ard unanimous sssrra-.
- ne Pariy ! make thss statement, atgu.
him nc' e@ing a delegate from a person al
Interview with senator Teller As for
= aa'or N1icot;- can state nothing fror,
F%rsonai snoNls1Ee. but ar. informed ~
reliable authority that Re s~Sires TO -
delegate. Providing his duties on the Pa
ctac ra1-5a9 committee VIII psgr.g o. In
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
THE BLACK PLAGUE.
Hongiong Quarsntincd. Much sickness
and Many Deaf ms There.

a
San Francisco. April .9.--The steamship
Gaelic agrived today from Ho1gkoag an;
Yokoharn. via Honolulu. owiEy 10 the
prevalence OF the black plague at Hong
kclg the steamer was sent 10 quarantine
island. The cabin passengers. Fifty in
number. were allowed TO land, bur the 80
steerags passengers were kept on hoard.
A case % smallpox developed during the
voyage from Yokohama 10 Honolulu. ard
there was a case OF plague Just before the
steamer left Yokohama There was no
sickness on board when the steamer ar
rived today. and after the steerage pas
sengers ard their baggage have been fu-
migafed. they viii probably be allowed to
land
The plague In China is not alarming
There Is a great deal Of sickness amorS
the European colony at Hongkong. but
nothing very serious, Up 20 March -
there had been "a cases OF plague N
Hongkons since January /. Most OF the
South China and island ports have de-
ciared quarantine against HoIgkcng. A
case OF plague 10 reported from Singa-
pore.
A fatal cattle disease has broken out
which has almost ruined the dairy busi-
ness.
The German Officers engaged In organ
.xing and drilling the new Chinese army
at Marking were attacked and badly
beaten by Chinese mob.
News from Korea states that the Ko-
rean king Is srill dorniciled at the Rus
sian legation. but that the Russians are
endeavor.ng TO persuade him TO return
10 his palace.
Outbreaks among the Koreans against
the Japanese are still frequent and a num-
Der OF japanese have been killed.
The Gaelic brings news that Admiral
McNear. in command OF the As!stic squad
ron, is contemplating a naval demonstra-
tion in Chinese waters. The fleet. consist
ing of the Detroit. Olympia, Charleston
and Boston. Will rendezvous at Shanghai
during the summer and will then sail
north along the coast OF China and Japan.