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Evening journal., 1897-09-28
Fads of the Season.

Cloth skirts are much worn with
blouse waists of the same color, and
such costumes are effective in the ex-
treme.
Tucl1s may fairly be said TO be the
trimming of the hour, for almost every
gown shows some, and many are
tucked from the throat to the hem Of
the skirt.
The latest addition to the up-to-date
wardrobe is a skirt or costume of black
taffeta, and once it's comfort as we'll as
elegance is realized the demand is GER
tain to be extensive. The silk is light
in weight, sheds dust with ease and is
altogether delightful for summer wear.
Chicago Record.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
stonninr Their Peraulsltss.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2S.-The post
master general has issued an order
forbidding clerks and other employees
to solicit contributions Of money, gifts
or presents; TO issue addresses, COM
plimentary cards prints, publications
or any substitute intended to induce
the public to make them gifts or pres
ents: to sell tickets for theaters. con-
oerts, balls, fairs. picnios, excursions or
places OF amusement or entertainment
of any kind. or to borrow money or
contract debts which they have no rea-
sonable prospect OF being able to pay.
The order is the result of complaints
made generally by postmasters from
various cities. 1t applies to all postof-
fees and to the department officials.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
wILo HoRsEs a NuIsANoE.

Animals Commit Considerable DAM
age TO Fences I'm Search of water.
Many Indian horses are being killed
on the reservation by barbed wire
fences, says the Spokane Spokesman
Review. The degenerate horses, aban-
doned by their Indian owners, have be-
come an acknowledged nuisance upon
the public ranges. They roam about in
large herds and are as wild as antelopes.
Their watering places have been fenced
up, and IL is hard to divert them from
the runways of a lifetime. Each herd
is led by patriarch stallion. whoholds
his command with a discipline that
would be n credit to military tactics.
These herds range on the hills, far
from water, seeking the springs only
once or twice a week. Their runs are
sometimes as far as ten miles. The stall
lion drives the herd to water, following
in their flying wake and driving every
struggling beast with hoof and teeth,
pushing them at high rate OF speed,
much after the manner Of butfaloes-
Mad with thirst and blinded with dust,
they rush into the wire fences that cross
the old trails. the leaders being driven
with such force that throats are cut
and legs are severed, but the fences go
down and the herd proceeds over
plowed fields and growing crops. AS
a result the reservation is covered with
dead and dying horses. every section re-
porting the same scene and allowing
the victims to fare as best they may.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
CO. ~ nj altndmilIs.

Amsterdam, the capital Of the Neither
lands, is situated at the confluence Of
the River Amstel and the arm of the
Zuyder Zee, called the Y pronounced
eye). 1t is a forest of lofty windmills
in the form Of towers, steeples, pyra-
mids, truncated cones and aerial cree
tions. waving their enormous arms and
whirling above the roofs like a cloud Of
monster birds beating their wings over
the city. It is computed that there are
no fewer than 1900 winGmiils in Hol-
land. chiefly employed In pumping and
draining. Many are Of vast dimensions,
each sail sometimes exceeding 60 feet
IN length.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
EncnIIonch pntntnos.

Pare and slice potatoes very thin,
put a layer into a three-pint cooking
dish, then a layer of cracker crumbs,
with butter, pepper and salt on each
layer. One medium sized onion,
minced fine, may be sprinkled on every
other layer, if onion is liked The last
layer should be cracker crumbs, with
generous supply of butter on top.
Bake two hours and serve hot. Cold
boiled potatoes can be used in place of
raw ores.-Ladies' World.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
sympathy For Employees.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2s.-Mayor Harrison
SAYS, in speaking of the threatened
strike Of the employees of the City
Railway company: IF it is true that
these men were discharged because
they were active in organizing a union
for their protection, 1 believe that pub
lie sentiment should support the street
car men in the event of a strike being
declared. There is a great deal of talk
of the railroads combining in their own
interests, and see no reason why the
men should not have the same right to
organize"
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
snortore In Ileutenap, Accounts.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S-The war
department has ordered an investiga-
Ron OF the accounts of Lieutenant Mat
thew r. Saville, Tenth infantry. who is
reported to be short in his accounts
as post quartermaster at Fort sill to
the extent of Sl,4O0. This action grows
out Of the reported finding of a forged
bank slip among his vouchers. The
lieutenant claims that the apparent
shortage is due to the dishonesty of a
civilian clerk, who is to be tried in the
civil courts on charge OF defalcation.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
A TRlFLE CAUTIOUS.
No city Man Could Get Ahead OF
Him.


A typical farmer from the interior,
who had evidently come to the city to
spend some of the proceeds OF one doll
lar wheat, walked cautiously into one
of the better-class hotels, says the De-
troit Free Press. One of the bell boys
saw him weighted down with a satchei
and coat and umbrella and, as was his
custom, dhrted toward the door to take
the visitors burdens and pilot him to
the clerks desk. He reached down to
grasp the satchel. Quick as a flash the
old mans right arm shot out with his
umbrella and Just as Mr.. Bell Boy took
hold of the satchel the umbrella came
down on his back with a whack.
"rake that, young fellowl" remarked
the visitor. you can't grab things
away from me. I've heerd NV how yew
fellers work It. Grab hand bag an
skip afore a man has a chance tew wink.
But fooled We this time, gosh darn ye!
Yew git out O. here right quick"
The old man raised his umbrella again
threateningly and the bell boy, much
discounted, slid toward his seat, while
the farmer once more cautiously ad-
vanced TO the desk. The clerk reached
out warmly to grasp his prospective
guests hand. But it didn't grasp.
"Young man." said the old fellow,
yew're a triAe previous, amt ye? When
] git reddy tew shake, I'll let ye know
Yew don't know me, an don't know
yew, yet. Jest keep that paw ter yer
self. There now, gimme quill an I'll
show ye who 1 am"
He got the quill and registered, bul
bell boys and clerks gave their guest
full right of way in either direction.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
The stronnest chnIn. =

The greatest and strongest chain ever
made has but recently left the Upton
Green iron works. England. II is in
tended for crane work at Chatham
wharf, and consists Of oval links forged
severally of 3la-inch rods. each link be-
ing 20 inches long and 13 wide. Since
there was no machinery available for
testing a chain Of such dimensions, the
test was made by actual suspension Of
a weight Of 100000 pounds from each
link
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
Heavy-weleht woman AwheeI.

A very fat woman, who was learning
10 ride bicycle undeB the tutelage of a
very thin young man, succeeded in
cutting a wide swath in the vicinity of
Broad and Federal streets recently.
After the womanhad barely learned TO
mount she wriggled out into Broad
street and succeeded in crashing into
a triplet wheel, sending the riders in a
heap among a very nest of wheels. For
tunately no one was injured, but there
was blue air in abundance The thin
man and policeman finally dragged
the woman and her bicycle to the side
walk, and she was about TO laugh.
when her eyes rested ON what remained
Of her wheel. The handlebars looked
like a corkscrew, the lantern was as fiat
as a pancake, and the wheels seemed to
be twisted in all directions. This, to-
gether with the remarks of a few rude
youngsters, who suggested that she
could carry ice with it and keep cool,
only added to her ire, and she was fin
ally requested to move on, so that the
sidewalk could be cleared. She moved.
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
DISTANCE MERCURY REACHES.
The Thermometer Bulb Contains
Enough 10 stretch Miles.

The Thermometer Bulb Contains
Enough to stretch Miles.
While almost anyone knows about
the principles on which ordinary ther-
mometers operate, there are number
of things about the little instrument
which are not generally known, and
which are of a great deal of interest.
says the Boston Transcript. One of the
most peculiar of these is the question
of the length of tube which the mercury
in the bulb OF an ordinary thermometer
would fill il it were stretched out in q
single column the size Of that in the
tube.
Most people, when asked how long
this would be, would probably say from
five to fifteen feet, while as q matter of
fact this column of mercury would in
an extremely delicate instrument be
miles in length. The reason Of this is
that the column Of mercury, while it
appears quite largei is really Of almost
infnitesimal size. If the tube of ther-
mometer is broken, one is at first at a
loss to see where the mercury goes in,
but a close examination will disclose
a fine line, much thinner than a hair
running across the end of the tube
and this is one end of n little slit in
which the mercury rises. As it has its
fiat side toward the eye, it appears tc
be quite large, and the convexity of the
outside of the tube, through which il
is seen, magnifies it, and gives it thai
rounded appearance which is so decep
tive. The reason why the slit is made
so small is to give the greatest ratio o
result for the expansion of the mercury
in the hulb
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
Democratic Convention In saratoga

SARATOGA. Sept. 2s.-The Saratoga
county Democratic convention has
made the following nominations: For
assembly, Henry ID. Stafford OF Half
moon for sheriff. Adelbert p. Knapp of
Saratoga Springs; for county treasurer,
Thomas c. Luther Of saltwater.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
Transposed.

Mrs. Scribbles-I believe the butcher
Is knocking at the door with his bill.
Ferdinand.
Scribbles-Tel him am sorry. but
I've just PAID the rent and am short.
Mrs. Scribbles-But It may be the
landlord. Ferdy.
well. then. tell him I'm sorry. but
I've just paid the butcher. and am
short. Boston Traveller.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
suiolde Of a CIuarmaker.

NEW YORK. Sept 2s.-Christopher
Kresse a sickly cigarmaker, who had
lately been out Of employment, COM
mitted suicide yesterday afternoon by
shooting himself in the temple at his
apartments on First avenue here. He
was 55 years old and married.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
A sunstroke.

"Why. Jimmie, what was thatyelling
l heard from your backyard this
morning?"
1T was a sunstruck case. ma'am."
"A sunstruck case?"
"Yes. ma'am. I'm the son."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28

Don't hesitate to kick when a
smooth-spoken salesman offers you one
thing after you have distinctly ordered
another. You know what you want.
Insist on getting it IissAi
Evening journal., 1897-09-28

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwes'
coner of Fourth and Shipley streets,
prepared to do printing Of every de-
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
nroiIed steal

Wipe a steak with clean. wet cloth,
take piece Of fat to grease the grid
iron; broil over n bright fire four or
five minutes; turn often; put on a hot
plate, season with pepper. salt and a
little butter and serve very hot.-Leis-
ure Hours.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28

In buying medicines, food products,
kitchen preparations. or anything else
that concerns health, see that no
strange, inferior goods are recommend
ed by irresponsible persons
Evening journal., 1897-09-28

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company. southwest
corner of Fourth and Shipley streets, Is
prepared to do printing OF every de-
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-09-28
Tndividuai sharc of land.

The share of land falling 70 each in
habitant of the globe in the event Of a
partition would Zoe about 1874 acres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
HIGH WATER, MARK
Reached by Wheat Both ia Value aat Volume
Operators Staggered.

New York. Aug. 1S.-High water mark
for the season was reached in the wheat
market, today, not only on values, but as
to the volume of transactions as well.
Prices advanced AZ to scents for the day
and the sales reached Abe big total oil
163l50OO bushels. Excitement prevailed
in the market from start to finish. but
particularly in the last hour. when the
advance became so rapid that frequently
the fluctuations were marked by A-cent
fractions.
A lot of operators who had been fight
ing the advance all day were among the
foremost buyers in the afternoon. The
phenomenal character of the upward
movement and scracity of wheat for sale
fairly staggered them. The demand was
particularly active in the December oper-
ation which from a discount of ia cents
under September at the start, narrowed
the difference to " cent at the, close.
WA to Ass cents. against SS3s cents, the
lowest price of yesterday. and 92A. the
previous top notch for the season.
The advance, today, began with SEN
sational rise in Liverpool quotations.
This was followed up by rumOrs of "a
big jump in curb prices at Paris, that
market being closed on account of a hol-
demand from foreign houses, and reports
that all of last nights offers to the other
side had been accepted. including three
cargoes for France. Spring wheat news
also brought in lots of buying orders, it
being considered very bullish by the
trade here. as the weather is too cold and
wet in many sections for harvesting OPP
erations. The official market closed with
a net advance of AZ and cents on wheat.
On the curb, September sold from 9itS
down to 93A. Corn advanced u and ",
and oats advanced y for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

1t is reported from Bluehill that the
copper mines there will again be oper-
ated in the fall. The mines were worked
profitably some years ago. but the fall in
the price of copper caused them to be
shW down. Now the price of copper Is
up again and a New York capitalist has
been negotiating for the Bluehill miles.
Intyre had drawn his revolver to take
shot at something and that the ham,
mer had been drawn back in pulling
the weapon from his pocket. When
the revolver was discharged, the bullet
entered his right side and passe 4
through his body, emerging near the
heart. Mcintyre was 90 years of age
George w. Washburn of Caribou, who
disappeared, leaving a note which i'm
piled that he was about to commit
suicide, appeared again ON Tuesday az
suddenly and mysteriously as he had
vanished the morning before When
he was asked where he had been, HI
said that he went fishing in the river
and that a big salmon pulled him in
He had evidently been in the water, as
he was thoroughly drenched He has
brain fever.
The house and contents of Charles
tally destroyed by fire. Tuesday after
noon at o'clock. The cause of the
f.'e is not definitely known yet. Mrs
Googins built fire in the kitchen stove
and went to the house of neighioo1
for a few moments, and when she re-
turned the house was wrapped in
flames. The house was a two-story
and a half and was valued at $1,000.
There was an insurance of $500.
The Ellsworth yacht owners have
finally agreed upon a race, and the dat
has been fixed for next Monday. There
will be an excursion down the bay from
Ellsworth to watch the race. The rae
is over triangular course, and thu
distance is - miles. There are SO far
five entries. as follows: Col. H. T..
Hamlin's Thetis. Capt. Allan Holt
Hazel, Will Writings Annie Lee,
Frank S. Lords Empress, and IS. T.
sowle's Comfort. The race is for a
purse of $50. There will be time allow
ance. The yachts are pretty evenly
matched for speed. and an exciting
race is looked for. The judges arc
Captains John A. Lord and Walter }.
Clark of Ellsworth; and Frank L.
Hodgkins of Lamoine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

v. M. C. Silva of New York; has
been appointed general manager o. the
Bluehill Steamboat Co... winch operates
The appointment was made by the adj
ministrators of the estate of the late X.
s. slower of New York. who was the
principal owner of the line. Mr. Silva has
freight Transportation business. He took
charge of the line at once. He was in
Ellsworth, Tuesday, looking after tie in
terests of the company. He proposes TO
make several changes. with view of
Mr.. Stoyer's death, a contract was about
to be made for new steamboat 10 go on
the line. 1t is understood that this plan
will be carried out. and that there will
he a new boat on the line next summer.
The company now owns three steamers.
The boats run summer and winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
The yvhea, Jump in Chicago

Chicago Aug. 1S.-September wheat
closed at SSh. today. the highest point II
has reached since 1891. and an advance OF
a full AZ cents since yesterday. The
closing was a scene long to be remem-
bered, the pit in the last few minutes OF
trading becoming a struggling, shouting
mass of excited spectators trying tran
wheat for sale, and the forces OF the
shorts fairly took the market off it's feet
September jumping nearly a cent in the
last minute. December showed still
more radical advance and for time sold
At the close SSss was bid, or 5N cents
above the closing figures OF yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Ashford Sampson has been wanted
by Kennebec county officials for some
time on the charge Of stealing horse
and carriage at Togus. 1t was known
that he was drifting about the State
and this week City Marshal Morse re-
ceived a letter dated Boyd Lake, blu,
bearing the Brewer postmark. The let
ter purported to be written by some
person who knew Sampson and Its
contents conveyed to the marshal al
account of a drowning accident in
which Sampson was the victim. Tbs
letter. is thought here to have been
written by Sampson for the purpose 81
throwing the officers of his track,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
DENY UNDERSTANDING.
Sultan Says He's Not Stirring Up the Mshans
But that Doesn't Prove II.

Constantinople, Aug. 1S.-The Turk
ish government has issued denial OF
the alleged understanding said to exist
between the Porte and the Ameer Of
Afspanistan to foment an insurrec-
ton in India by preaching through TIL,
fanatical priests holy war, or Jehad,
against British rule in India
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Augusta hotel men say that this
week is not quite up to the average in
the way of business and that the differ
ence is due to the New England fair at
Rigby. Many travelling men make it a
point to pein places where big fairs are
held as they meet many Of their GUS
toners Lucky is the city that has a
big fair. Now people are waiting to see
whether musical festivals influence
business. Some say not and they spell
it with an instead of o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The funeral of MurieT Miller, infant
child of w. H. Miller, will be held at 4
p. NJ, today, at the family residence 10
Sewall street. The child was az years
old and died Tuesday. The interment
will be at Mount Pleasant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The case of George l.. Thomas. who
has been indicted on the charge of pass
ing forged checks by the Penobscot
county grand jury, will be conducted
by Lawyer George C. Sheldon of Au-
gusta. Some of the checks which
Thomas handled were given by him to
J. w. Beck Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Over % tons of mail were shipped
from the postoffice at Augusta, last
month. Such mail place as this
should have been named Augustus
rather than Observation-Disclosures Jour-
nal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

In the case of State VS.. James Thomp-
son alias Tate, who was held for the
Penobseot county grand jury, no in
dictment was returned. The charge
was the concealment of mortgaged
property. Tate has had trouble in
Kennebec county and was discharged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Messer have re-
turned from a two weeks visit in New
Brunswick, making trip along the St
CroiX river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Lying partly in his boat. as it
touc he'd the shore, and partly in the
water, was found the lifeless body Of
William MCINTYRE OF Eel river Tsuas.
day. A bullet hole near his hearf toId
how he had died In the boat wera Mic
rIie and revelver-one chamber OF the
latter empty. 1t Is supposed that the
shooting was accidental, that Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The court of the county commission
ers did routine business, Wednesday.
The account sent in by the municipal
court was acted upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Don't forget to order the daily
Journal sent you while away ON
your vacation. 1t costs only IL
cents a week and II worth dollars
to you some days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Hon. S. w. Matthews and grandson
Harold Hall, went to Portland, Wednes-
day, for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Charles Davis of Northampton, Mass.
is in Augusta in the interests of the
WOrkmen's Relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Roy Flynt returned from Dexter
Wednesday,, but will return in a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
maine Pensions.

Wa shington, Aug. 1S-The following
pensions have been granted:
Original, David s. Davis. (decea s,adl.
Lewiston: Thomas Kle4nknechf Sniih -;
Home, Kennebec, s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Mrs. C. w. Jones and son went Il
Bangor, Wednesday, for an extended
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

f. e. Davis and family have returned
from a months stay at Georgetown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
On Sunday. August 18th and 22d

Service will be in effect as follows:
LEAVE Portland. 7.20 A. NJ; Woodfords.
123 A. NJ: Westbrook Junction, 7.27 A.
NJ; West Falmouth 7.33 A. NJ: Cumber-
land Junction, 7.39 A. NJ; Yarmouth
Junction, al A. M; Freeport. 1855 A. NJ.
Brunswick. SIS A. NJ; Iopsham. $40 A.
NJ; Bowdoinham, $50 A. NJ; Harwards.
S.3 A. M; Richmond. S.42 A. NJ: Iceboro,
M4' a. NJ. Dresden, arrive. S.4S A. M.
Returning, leave Dresden for Portland al
$40 p NJ, arrive Portland 5.25 =. M.
From Waterviile Vassalboro, Augusta,
Halowel Gardiner and South Gardiner.
Train No. 332 will stop at way stations
Tor passengers. Leave Waterviile. $50 A.
NJ; Winsiow. 9.5i \. NJ; Vassalboro, 1901
a. M; Riverside. 1909 A. NJ; Augusta.
1925 A. M; Halowell, 1871 A. NJ; Gardi-
ner, lO.40 A. NJ; South Gardiner, 1916 A.
NJ. Dresden. arrive. i051 \. NJ. Return
ing, train No. II will stop at Dresden at
t~ I. NJ, and for passengers at all sta
IONS above named.
Extra service from Augusta The Sum
gay Accommodation Train will run
through to Dresden az follows: Leave,
Ai "a ~ !2.l5 p. NJ, 2.05 p. NJ; Hallowell,
NJ. 2.12 j. NJ; Gardiner, 1872 p
NJ 80 T. M; South Gardiner, 1910 P.
M 80 +. NJ; Dresden arrive, 12.45 P.
~ I.io +. NJ. Returning, leave Dresden
'V a. augusta at 1850 and at $40 P. M
t;or. .he sundays mentioned, excursion
nrnsd s VIII be on sale Waterville to
n eH ana return at $780, Winslow
Port, vassalboro Csc. Riverside, &c.,
dan '. au, 70 Freeport inclusive. to Dres-
oeh and return $l0O ~
r. - p; EVANS. General Manager.
ooolHBY, G. P. & T. A.