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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The 45th annual meeting OF the Maine
Medical Society will be held at City
hall, Portland, June ,, 3, and A.
The following patents have hcen
granted to Maine men: L. buckley
Portland bicycle luggage carrier =
Fl. Weeden, New Sweden. car fender
The Methodist conf arence has decided
to reopen the Hammond street Memo
dist Episcopal church at Lewiston a
call TO the pastoiate has been extended
II. c. Wilson, general secretary Of the
Auburn Y. NJ. c. A., who viii enter
upon his labors next Sunday. lie Will
however continue as secretary ci the
Auburn Association.
Mrs. Louise Gould Parker of Bangor
was. Monday, ordered committed 10 me
ASYLUM for the insane ana was TAKEN
there. Tuesday. a few years ago
I.cujse Gould was considered to be one
Of the handsomest young women II.
Bapgor and she had many sultorS' ohe
married a man named Parker, ana ana
not live happily with him. At the las.
term of the supreme court she obtained
a divorce and since then has brocded
over her troubles.
Miss Fannie Mayo aged about ~
wears. an experienced miliiner tor a
long time in the employ of Miss ;. }.
cocmbs, at Bangor, went to Buckspor''
Saturday, to attend the funeral OF an
amt. When she left Bangor she APP
neared to be all right, but she had MOI
been in Bucksport an hour Wheh she
showed decided signs Of insanity She
acted so strangely that friends TOOK
charge o. her and called physician
who found that she was insane. MISS
Navo has been working very nara our-
ing the spring season, and 1t is .housht
that this. together with the shock oil her
a,,nt's death, unbalanced her NINA. IL
;s said that there is hope OF her re-
coXerY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
cease FIGHTING"
Is the Order to Greeks, In
View of the Armistice.
Direct Appeal of Gar to the Sultan
Brings the Desired Result.
The Greeks Abandon Strong Positions But
Retreat in Good Order

Athens. May 1S-Gen. Smolenski's
brigade has been ordered to proceed to
NeamiZili, from whence it will be con-
veyed in transports to Stylis, on the
Gulf of LAMA, and rejoin the remain
der of the Greek army, via LAMA.
1t is officially stated that the retreat
of the troops of Crown Prince Constan-
tine toward the Othrys mountains was
effected in good order and 1t is added
that the entire Greek losses -eyere 300
men, in which number are included
many officers. The Turkish loss is said
to be 1000 men.
The Greek eastern squadron is lying
off NeamiZla in order to protect the
embarkation of General Smolenski's
troops. The government has renewed
its protest to the representatives of
the Powers against the Turkish attack
upon Greek troops at Domokos after
Greece had unreservedly placed her
interests in the hands of the Powers.
A dispatch from Arta says that the
Greeks have retired from there in good
order.
A telegram received from LAMA re-
ports that panic prevails there and
that many of the inhabitants are leav-
ing.
/ +. M.-Orders have been sent to the
Greek commander in Eprus to cease
fighting in view cf the armstice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19

Miss Hansen A. Gray of Portland
formerly of Old Town, VINO was one "
tba a5o nurses who were not pernltteu
80 call from New York last SATURDAY
e.. C,reece writes the Portland Express
f,o,, New York as follows: OF the
-oo nersons prepared to sail TO-DAY lor
49, coat of war. only $50. who paid their
o,yn TRANSFORMATION, were allowed 10 go
rhara are many sad faces IN the Guy
today There were no flags or music
10 steamer left the dock, ana there
90 ,,arv little enthusiasm, few caring
-. itness the departure OF the l9o
brave Greeks. The success Oh tue III
IA, armv seems to be recognized aiiioiS
~ creeks here. After the steaiiie!
'i ~ barbor we visited the homes o.
-. ~ the Greek families, f1nGing the
80 lore nrostrate in prayer, the male
~ TOO overcome to return 10
.,,a;r work. When my intended ms
s;ao was explained to them they wouia
,,a,d tbe right knee and KISS my nano'
80 summoned to the once Oh the
-, OF noon. The news OF lew
nod affected the consul ana MS
,aonle greatly. Strong men W." 49,.
Ike babies in anu ABOUT
. ne corridors, waiting ana mop
~ far news Of a consonne ma
,hs The consul received us in his
t"ie aeice and thanked us for our
, atsrast in behalf Of his country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
Weather Conditions and General 70 recast.

Washington. May 1S.--An area of high
pressure covers the Lake regions, the
Central valleys and the Gulf states. The
pressure is generally low in the Rocky
Mountain districts and high on the north
Pacific coast. The barometer has fallen
in New England and risen in the Lake
regions the Central valleys and the
Rocky Mountain districts.
The temperature is lower in northern
New England the Lake regions and COT
orado: it is higher throughout the Cen
trail valleys and the Atlantic states Dc
casional showers have occurred in the
Missouri valley and Colorado, but the
weather has been fair in all other dis
tricts
Fair weather is indicated for the At
lantic and Gulf states and throughout
the Central valleys Occasional showers
may occur In northern New England.
the Lake regions and the Missouri valley.
The temperature will remain about sta
tionary in all districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
FOR REVENGE.
Portland Diseased Meat Case
Ready for the Jury.
Defence IS that Story Was Started by
Driver for Revenge.
Bangor theological Seminary Course Of Study
Fire at New Auburn.

Portland, May 1S.-The trial of John
l.. Best and VIM. Gum, charged with
selling for food beef that was affect ed
with tuberculosis, was concluded, to-
night, and the case will go to the jury,
tomorrow. Ten witnesses testified for
the defence. The general line of defence
is that the condemned cattle were all
disposed of by the rendering process, ac-
cordinS to agreement with the cattle
commissioners and that the story of
illegal sale was started by Charles
McDermott. a driver, who had a
grudge against the foreman of the rem
dering establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
THE CHARTER DEFEATED.
Portland Votes Against Adoption Of New City
Charter. 154O to 1916.

Portland, May 1S.-Portland voted on
its proposed new city charter, Monday.
and also on a proposition to amend the
present charter by adding TO the menu
bership of the school board three
women to be eler' ed from the city at
large The charter changed the be
ginning of the municipal year to Jan,
l. abolished the common council and
increased the powers of the mayor. The
charter was defeated by a vote of 1o1C
for to 15A0 against.
The school amendment was defeated.
l1g0 for to 1860 against. The vote WAS
very light. less than one-third that is
normally polled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES.
Special Committee 10 Settle Course for Bangor
Theological Seminary.

Bangor, May 1S.-The exercises at the
Theological seminary here, today. n
sisted wholly of examinations of
classes in the work of the term. The
trustees were in session all the forenoon
considering the courses of study con-
corning which there has been so much
discussion but they have reached no
decision. committee has been APP
pointed to consider the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
Maine Pensions.

Washington, May 1S.-The following
pension changes, resulting from the
issue Of May 5, are announced:
Original, Emery w. Cunningham,
Milford. Increase, Edword F. Wood
National soldiers Home, kennebec:
John Turner, Mapleton; Warren 5.
Voter. Richmond; Leonard J. Brown.
Dexter: Otis Pollard, Mercer. REISSUE,
Selden Southland, st. Adams; James T.
McKeeon, Belfast. Original. widows
etc, minors of Timothy Weatherbee'
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
Have Your
F'URS
STORED

and carefully cared for by a practical
furrier. We have had a room especially
fitted for the storage of furs. and shall
DAY particular attention to the storing
and care of furs. also insure them against
fire, theft and moths.
II. G.. BARKER
Corner Store, Gardiner, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
Washington Forecast.

Washington. May 1S.-Forecast for
Wednesday: Maine New Hampshire and
Vermont: Generally fair, northerly
winds, becoming westerly. Massachu-
SETS Rhode Island and Connecticut:
Generally fair; warmer in eastern por-
tons; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19

The fishermen are having great sport
catching smells in the lake at Norway.
The brooks leading into the lake are
full OF them The smelts are very
large ones. The lake was stocked with
the Sebago smelt several years ago.
1t is estimated that % bushels have
already been caught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
The Diriqo Arrives at Frisco.

San Francisco, May lS.-The four-mast-
I'd american ship Dirigo. owned by Ar
thur Sewall of Bath, Me. 1853 days out
from New York and concerning which
some anxiety was felt, arrived. Monoay
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
Germany Fayors An Armistice.

Berlin, May 1S.-It was announced,
this afternoon. that the German am
bassador at Constantinople. Baron
Saurma Won Jeltsch. has finally been
instructed to cooperate with the other
ambassadors in the efforts to secure
an armistice between Greece and
Turkey.
Continued on page ~
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Fire at New Auburn.

Lewiston, May 1S.-Fire on South
Main street, New Auburn, destroyed
the residence of James Cross. Loss,
$1,000; partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston, May 1S-Local forecast for
Boston ard vicinity for Wednesday:
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
A Pure Water supply Prevents
Sickness,

This water is endorsed by the physi-
clans of Augusta. IT will be delivered IN
nice clean carboys every day at 10 cents
per gallon per month.
Visitors are cordially welcomed to the
spring and bottling houses. Address all
orders, HERBERT w. NORCROSS,
$50 State Street, Augusta, Maine.
mon wed& fri, If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
when in New York Make your home at
HOTEL ALBERT.

For that's just what i is--an elegant,
ouiet. refined home. Noted especially
Snr two things. viz;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19
Comfort and Service.

ONE BLOCK FROM THE BROADWAY
CARS.
Rooms 81, 90 up. Restaurant prices rea-
ronable. Particular attention given to
ladies' travelling alone. hennebec Journal
on file at this hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19

A quantitive analysis by Prof F. c.
Robinson of BoWdoin college shows this
water TO be absolutely pure. 1t has great
solvent qualities, and, aside from the
security TO health it affords. will be found
positive help to al forms OF kidney
trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-19

Continued on page %
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-09-16
a lLlTTLE NJ NsENsE.

Sc
Mistress hat in the world are
you putting ashes on the floor for,
Bridget" Bridget "Shure, ma'am,
an didn't yez say to doost the parlorP"
Brooklyn Life.
Another Way.-.Mr. Davis wants to
borrow the lawn mower" 'No, tell
him we won't lend it; but if he needs
exercise he can come over and cut our
grass. detroit Free Press.
Mrs. Hackett has to keep up her
summer trips on account of her hay.
fever" "You mean that she has to
keep up her hay fever on account of her
summer trips. Chicago Record.
The Pleasing Part. -'What do You
regard as the most important event of
the century," asked the philosopher.
"Well," answered the wheelman, "the
finish is about as satisfactory as any
part of the run."-Truth.
One, at Least.-She-"You are just
like all the men; you would not admit
that you ever made a mistake, to save
your life" :He-"As if I hadn't told
you time and time again that the mis-
take of my life was in marrying you"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
-"Wait a year, my son, and you may
feel very different" said the father.
"I've tested my love for Miss Higgins
thoroughly, and I know s it cannot
change" the son confidently replied.
"Tve played golf with her, and still I
want her for my wife. "-Tit-Bits.
Mrs. Weed-"Are you one of those
men who regard all widows as danger
ous??" Mr.. Green (edging away
mo, I don't think they're. all dangerous.
Some of them don't become widows I'M
til they have passed the danger point"
Mrs. Weed latter he has left)-'I won
der if he meant that as compliment"
Cleveland Leader.
Origin of the Tale.-The Farmer
eyes; know that spot. It's about five
mile up the road, an they call it The
Lovers Leap" Summer Boarder-
"And there's an old tradition about an
Indian girl who sprang from it?" The
Farmer-"Yes'm; it's a pretty old ira
dition. reckon it must "a been start
ed when folks round here first began
to take summer boarders
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THE WEEKLY CLARION.

OF course there's city papers here. but +
don't git the time
TO read a dozen pages every day,
And them there pesky dailies air 80 chock-
a-block with crime
That they jest give me shivers. any
way.
I'm pretty busy round the place, I can't
be settin' down,
And leavin' all the chores and things
to do.
But when the Weekly Clarion comes. that's
printed in our town.
gin'rally contrive to read her through.
Them dailies give yer "furrin' news" and
tell yer all the woes
And troubles of the folks acrost the sea,
The Clarion tells what happened to the
folks Teller knows.
And that's the kind Of news that pleases
me.
'victory's had jubilee" Well, what of
that? She hain't
No more ter me than Is the pope Of Rome;
But Luther Wixon gives his barn bran
new coat of paint"
Why, thunderation! now you're gittin'
home.
And as to Cuba and Japan, I'd never care
About the rows and squabbles that
they've had,
But know Luther Wixon well, b'gosh!
And know it needed paintin' might bad.
like to read ANT Polly Hedge Is vistin'
her son."
And "Judkin's sorrel mare is goin' lame."
OF course I knew it all before, but still
it's kinder fun
TO see it in the paper jest the same.
And there's the poets Corner" WE'LL
my eldest darter, Liz,
Most alters heads the colyum with 4
verse,
And though hain't no Judge myself, I'm
told by them that is.
That better poets than her are pretty
scurse.
And, p'raps, maybe. I'll set. yer know.
a-readin' news out loud,
And down acrost the pages chance to
squint,
And see my name, and though, b'gosh!
hain't by no means proud,
Most any Teller likes his name in print
So, as say, seldom read them city papers
now,
Their editors and me is out Of touch,
For scandals, yes, and murders Chose Of
strangers, anyhow,
They hain't the things that interest me
much.
Maria cuts them journals up for patterns
for her gown,
The children then make pipe-lights Of
'em, too,
But when the Weekly Clarion comes. that's
printed In our town,
gin'rally contrive to read her through.
Joe Lincoln, In L. A. w. Bulletin.
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Beyond Him.

They tell good story about local
firm which received a letter from a
backwoodsman who wanted a small To-
connective to haul logs. The letter read
as follows:
':Deer Surs-I own a logging road
with kars that run on wheels with
gruves in them. We have mules to pull
the kars, but the kritters stall when
they ought to go ahead easily, so I
thought an engine, with steam power
attached, would do better. Please
write me and give me your lowest price
on an engine"
The firm happened to have an old
narrow gauge locomotive and agreed to
sell it for $4,000.
The backwoodsman wrote back after
receiving the letter and said: II have
been in the loggin' business for five
years and have cleared $3.50. What in
the hielk wud I want an engine for if
I had O?"-Pittsburgh Post.
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CURING HlCcoUGHs.
More Remedies Than One Suggested
. In.

more 1SmSO1eS Xa00 OnS Su88e1tS0
in the Story.
"Why don't you stop that hiccoughing?"
said one business man to another as they
met at the corner Of Fourth and Vine
streets at the noon hour. The man adj
dressed was all but in commissions.
: ."Stop nothing!" said he. GIVE been try.
ing every old remedy I ever heard Of and
every new one that every fool friend was
kind enough to suggest I've held my arms
over my head for Is minutes and extended
them like sign board until they ached. l
held my breath until I was all but ready to
drop from apoplexy. I've drunk nine swal.
two or three chumps have tried to scare me,
and did it, too, but to no good. Then an
other enthusiastic amateur physician hit me
in. the middle of the back when wasn't
looking and escaped before could land on
him. I would not have done thing to
him if had caught him. But the hiccoughs
are here, and to stay, fear"
"Set 'em up if cure your"
will I? I'll set 'em up for a month and
throw in big cold bot besides if you cure
'em." :
Then they adjourned to a moistening es.
tablishment. and the good Samaritan said
to Dan: "Dans give this gentleman a lump
He took it and dissolved it in his mouth,
and the hiccougns went as if by magic,
probably because their stay was over any
how, and not on account of the remedy, but
it cost the cold bottle just the same and
some drinks besides. Still, he thinks he got
out OF it cheap enOugh-Cincinnati Tribune
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-09-16
SNAKES DRIVE OFF ROBBERS.

u
Downer's Hill CPa.) Hermit.
The geese saved Rome once upon a
time, but probably the only case on
record where a rattlesnake proved a
benefactor to its owner occurred at
Binghamton, N. Y, recently when
Ernest Barbour, the hermit of
Downer's Hill was attacked by burg
lars in his hovel and the robbers
were driven away by a rattlesnake.
Downer's Hill is in Susquehanna coun-
ty, Pa, not far from the line separating
New York and Pennsylvania. Bar
bour has lived in hut there for many
years and has secreted about $4,000 in
securities. He also has considerable
money about the little hovel at times.
There he lives with two large dogs and
number of rattlesnakes which he has
charmed or tanned so that he can freely
handle them. The neighbors usually
avoid the place on account of the
snakes and the fierce dogs and Bar
bour is left quite alone. But few
weeks ago number of robbers planned
an attack on the hut, attempting to get
the money and securities in the place.
They made the dogs insensible with
drugged meat and were about to seize
Barbour when the faithful rattlesnakes
interviewed. One of them bit robber
in the leg, whereupon the marauders
fled in terror. Two days later man
died from a rattlesnake bite in farm
er's house six miles from Hallstead.
Although Barbour is recluse he
came out of his hovel when he heard
footsteps. When asked about his rattle
snakes he pulled two of them out of his
pockets and said they were as tame as
cats. His two dogs had evidently recov-
cred from their drugs. They are huge
mongrel hound and large Gordon
setter. Barbour gave this explanation
of his adopting a hermit's life:
II was born in Brooklyn. My parents
were well-to-do and I was well edu-
Gated. On the street where I resided
was female monster and together
we grew up. AS far back as can re-
member we promised each other to
marry just as soon as we were old
enough. Things went along smooth
~ enough until she went to young
lady's finishing school near Peekskill
There she met an actor, a member of a
travelling troupe. She fell in love with
him and, forgetting her promise to be
my bride. within six months she
eioped.
"They lived together for awhile, but
he treated her shamefullly and beat
her. The wretch also neglected to pro-
vide her with money sufficient for food.
She would not ask aid from her par
ents, for they had disowned her. She
came home finally. A child was born,
but she died. All this happened within
year, and during that>12 months both
my father and mother died. sold all
the property possessed, invested the
money and came here to live. That's
all there is to tell"
With that he went inside the cabin
and shut the door.-Chicago Chronicle.
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merry a companion as Harding had
fancied. With quick wit he adopted
the young mans assumption of
medievalism and used quaint phrases
in a serio-comic way that amused bis
new acquaintance immensely.
He looked picturesque, too, as he
lounged under the tree, which pleased
Harding's artist-eye. His wheeling
costume, although really simple enough
"a loosely fitting linen blouse of the
natural gray color, tie of soft blue
silk, ''knickers" of dark gray mix
ture, hose of finely spun gray wool and
low shoes-yet was oddly pretty on
him.
Harding took sketchbook from his
pocket and began to transfer the lit
tie scene to it's pages. But no sooner
did his companion see what he was
doing than he sprang to his feet,
whirled his wheel into the road and,
with a hasty: cts awfully late and I
must rush. Goodbye" was off before
the astonished Harding could utter a
protest.
A week passed before the young
architect again met his troubadour, al
though he walked over the same road
almost every day. He was rather re-
gretful. The boy interested him with
his frank merriment and certain un-
expectedness and originality in mood
and thought.
One day, however, he heard the
tinkle of the mandolin in new spot,
and after some difficulty located It.
Pushing through the underbrush, he
followed the faint sound until he could
discern dimly the form of the player.
He stopped for a moment to hear what
the boy was playing so lightly and
singing so softly. It was the "Faun's
Song in vagabondia, and the young
musician was evidently improvising an
air for the dainty words.
Harding pushed hastily forward, the
boughs cracking loudly as he did so.
At the sound the music ceased, and the
young man exclaimed reassurinRlY:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-09-16
George Didn't Like Taxes.

In the old civic docket recently
brought to light in the courthouse at
Greensburg, Pa, there are several cases
recorded against George Washington.
In the course of the year 1857 three
claims were entered against him to
compel him to pay taxes. The humor-
Gus clerk of that time has written the
following under the claims: George
Washington, Esq, appeareth not to like
taxes Free Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-09-16
l-s u - ~ Z Fl - 81. ~
Cau1e OF MOnOfOny.

EditorMr. Paragraph, I wish you
wouldn't write SO many jokes about
men who can't pay thef bills; they are
funny enough in a way, but SO many of
them are little monotonous. Cant
you get your mind on some other sub
ject?
Mr.. Paragraph. (thoughtfully)-Per-
.haps could-if I had little larger SAL
ary.-N. Y. Weekly. ~ ~
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Claiming the Credit

1T i really remarkable" said Mr..
Meekton, ito note how many eminently
successful men were regarded as stupid
when they were in school,"
Eyes" replied his wife, in q signifi-
cant tone, "and the most interesting
point is that most of them did not begin
to acquire any reputation for being
smart until after they were married. -
Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-09-16
Well Looked After,

Brooks" said Rivers, "you ought to
do something for that cold of yours. A
neglected cold sometimes leads to seri-
Gus consequences"
"This cold of mine isn't neglected.
Grossly answered Brooks. Give or sly
hundred Of my friends are looking after
Chicago Tribune.