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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
DON'T FEAR
That Canada will Impose
Serious Hardships.
She Can't Reach Miners Except
Over Our Land.
Canadian Minister Of Railroads Talks Ssasi
bly, About Discrimination.

Washington. Aug. 17.-It is not be-
lieved by officials OF the government
that any serious hards1hips will be inn
posed by Canada upon American
miners in the Klondyke gold regions.
1t Is pointed out that it would be diff
cult to enforce any serious impositions
upon the miners. Such course might
result In retaliation enforced by the
United States SO as to make 1t almost
Impossible for the Canadians to go or
to return from the Klondyke country.
If this country should prevent Cana
dain officials from entering Klondyke
through American territory, they would
be Obliged to reach the gold country
over thousands Of miles Of UNEMPLOYED
country. While it is said that there
has been no correspondence bearing
directly on the point of impositions
upon American miners, there is an in
timation that Canada desires to be
very friendly as to northwestern con-
ditions and that there is a disposition
to cooperate as to further the best in
terests of all concerned. 1t is stated
that in imposing the 10 per cent.
royalty on the gold output equally on
Canadians and Americans. the United
States can have no cause of complaint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
STATE OF MAINE DAY.
Addresses Of Governor Powers and Other,
Before chauiauquan Assembly.

Fryeburg. Aug. T.-This was State OF
Maine day at the Chautauqua assembly.
Gov. Powers, Attorney General Haines,
Gen. Choate, Col. E. C.. Harrington and
B. w. McKeen, secretary of the State
board of agriculture, with their ladies,
were driven, this morning. to Jockey Cap,
over the village and through the farming
portions of the town.
DIR. S. c. Gordon presided at the meet
ing. this afternoon, and introduced the
speakers. Gov. Powers paid an earnest
tribute to Fryeburg, commenting upon
her fine natural beauties, her distin-
guished citizens and the famous men of
Oxford county. He then spoke of the
State of Maine, her history. her illustri-
Gus men and vast resources. The Gov
ernor was followed by Attorney General
VIM. T. Haines, who spoke very ably
upon the Judiciary and the administration
of law.
In the evening, Gov. Powers made an
other address upon the executive depart
ment of the State, its functions and 'du-
ties. Gen. Choate of Augusta, followed,
speaking for the military department of
the State. A display of fireworks was
then witnessed at River Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
DROPPED DEAD.
Sudden Death Of a Prominent Citizen o
Clinton, Tuesday.

Clinton, Aug. 7.-John Patterson
Billings, the largest manufacturer of
Handmade" axe handles in New
England dropped dead at the Maine
Central Railroad station, this morning,
from heart trouble. Mr.. Billings was
prominent man of central Maine, had
been twice elected selectman of Gin
ton and town auditor for years. He
had been twice married. by his first
wife one son survives him, George, A
partner in business. BY his second
wife We're two children, Grace r. and
David s.. both living. The deceased
was leading member of the Free
Baptist church, past master of Sebasti-
cook Lodge, +. and A. NJ, and belonged
to Clinton Grange. The funerakwin be
under Masonic honors, Thursday after
noon at 1 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
KEEP COOL.
The Good Advice Of the Canadian Minisiss
81 Railroads.

Ottawa. Ont. Aug. 1.-THE minister OF
railways, Hon. A. G. Blair, was asked,
today, as to what he thought of the al
legged attempt to cOnstrue section % OF
the Dingley bill so as TO nuke it operate
severely against Canadian railways. In
reply. the minister said that he did not
think it was the intention of Congress to
enlarge the scope of the section from
what 1T appeared in the Wilson act. The
language used in the amendment UNI
doubleday made 1t a little broader. but he
did not think it was intended to apply to
railways. although perhaps 1t was capa-
Bile of that Interpretation. He advised
the Canadian press to keep cool about the
matter. because, he added, it would be
time enough for Canadians to adopt a
line of action when the authorities at
Washington interpret the clause as some
interested parties were anxious to nave
it interpreted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
Crowds Increase Each DAY.

Richmond Campground, Aug. IT,
(SpeciaD.-The crowds increase each
day. Among the new arrivals are Rev
M. z. King. Rev. F. W. Norcross, Rev
c. c. Phelan. Hon. w. w. Norcross OF
Kent's Hill. is also in attendance. Rev.
DR.. Wilson preached his fourth sermon
on the grounds this morning. taking for
his text the last verse OF First Cor. Is.
He preached one hour and half
In the afternoon Rev. c. C. Phelan OF
Westbrook. preached very elegant
sermon from Acts 1924 The associa-
ton held their annual meeting at /
o'clock. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President, George e. Morrell; secre-
tary. E. r. Drummond; treasurer, ]. f.
Will; auditor. B. r. Jordan; executive
committee, Geo. e. Morrill,, Mrs. Geo.
E. Morrill,. Eliza Atkins, /. T. johnson,
A. w. Pottle, F. w. Kinsmap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18

and are astOnished and unprepared for
the rapidity with which that dread
disease rObs the little one Of its strength
and life.
Attention to babyss foof-is the mast
essential preoaution in hot weathef. II
this door Is left open the most palms.
taking. loving care in all other matters
cannot save the baby's life.
Thousands Of babies have been start
ed on their way to long life on that
best of all infant diets, lactated food;
and physicians have yet to hear OF q
single instance of cholera infantum
where the child enjoyed the advantage
of an exclusive diet of lactated food.
Not only is lactated food the surest
known preventive of all bowel and
stomach disorders, but is the one per-
feet substitute for healthy. vigorous
mothers milk. Its ability to ward on
disease is due to the same nourishing
qualities that make 1t so perfect food
for frail, sickly children who are evil
IDENTIFY not extracting nutriment
enough from their diet.
If child is being weaned this best
Of all food should certainly be used.
The closest investigation has shown
that babies are stronger and grow
faster. and that fewer fall i'll during
the summer when fed upon lactatel
food than upon any other diet. Frail,
sickly children get fat and sturdy.
Their steady, healthy growth Is due to
the complete nourishment OF every
part of their small bodies. and the ease
with which their digestive organs con-
vert lactated food into solid flesh and
bone, even in the hottest days Of sum-
mer.
Lactated food Is, indeed, a triumph
in infant feeding.
The best physicians prescribe It; In
telligent, mothers recommend 1t and
use it; and babies living on it prove it's
worth by their healthy and happy faces.
The worry and sadness that it keeps
away is alone sufficient reason for us
ing lactated food but 1t is also very
economical. Do not let the sun 20
down before you have ordered some.
1t may save the baby's life.
Mothers milk in summer is affected
by the heat, and Ii often dangerous
for the infant. 1t Is much safer to
wean the child and put 1t upon this re-
liable food that Is always the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
GRANITE sTArE
May Be Found to Be Correct Abiding Place
Of that SmilA Family.

Skowhegan, Aug. H.-(SpeciaD.-E
N. Merrill. Esq, town agent. has gone
to New Hampshire taking along with
him. the Smith kamiiy about which
there is so much ado. Mr.. Merrfff be-
lieves he has found a town in the
located permanently.
The facts is the Smith family have
been in this town about eight years,
but on several occasions the town has
been obliged to help them. For years
the board of overseers of the poor have
been trying to locate the residence OF
the family. 1t is possible that the
Smiths may come back again. They
are having a pretty good time riding
about the two states at the expense of
someone beside themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18

Newport, Aug. 17.-Stall the gathering
at Camp Benson increases and likewise
the weather has thus far proved such
that in the four days past the pro-
grammes laid out have had to be given
up. 1t was expected Deputy Conn
mander Carleton and staff would be
present, today, but continued i'll health
prevented the commanders appear
ance. Burlesque sports have been in
order. today. while large parties have
devoted their time to flshing in the
lake, which is well stocked. No one
speaks Of breaking camp and utter in
difference is shown that plans laid out
prove failures, save for evening dane
Ing at pavilion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
viii Be esed Speakers Z, euRale.

Buffalo. N. r. Aug. 17.-General Curtis.
chairman of the committee having charge
OF the speeches to be made at the camp
fires and reunions at the g. A. RI en-
campment. has received letters OF accept
ance from the following prominent men.
who had been asked to speak: President
mckinley. Governor Frank s. Black Of
war; Governor William o. bradley of
Kentucky; Governor Hnxen o. Pingree Of
Michigan; General Daniel Butterfield IT
Gold Spring, n. r.; Major General o. d.
Howard. y. 9. A.. (retired), Burlington.
VI; Representatives Warren b. Hooker.
Philip b. Low. Wallace r. Foote. IL.
James B. Howe and William Sulxer az
New York state; ex-Csov. George W, Peck.
W. II. upham and w. d. Hoard OF Wis
the Assembly. and Hon. r. Buckne
member of Congress. Saginaw. Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
HEALTHY eRoWTH.
Babies Gain in Weight
Throughout Summer.
No Touch Of Collie when Fed
on Lattatsd Food.
Heat Alone Will Not Cause
Stomach Ailments.
Only intelligent Feeding win Pre-
vent Sickness.
4 Feod Best Adapted 10 Tssthias chil-
4 Feod Best Adapted 10 Tssihiae chil-
drea.

What wouldn't mother do to insure
for her baby a perfect start in health
and in growth?
And yet how many parents Of deli
cate. sickly children fail to realize the
mischief to baby's health and Develop
ment from every attack of cholera,
diarrhoea or constipation.
Baby ailments in hot weather are al
together too lightly regarded by moth
ers. Deadly cholera infantum carries
off hosts of children because their
parents confound this scourge of early
infant life with summer complaint"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18

Trying to Get Possession Of skowhesan Z
Norridscwoek Road.

Skowhegan, Aug. T.-(SpeciaD.-An
effort is being made here by a syndi-
cate of local capitalists to get control
of the stock of the Skowhegan & Nor
ridgewock Electric Railroad. r. w.
Brown representing the syndicate, went
to Boston. last night. to attend a sale
of the stock that was advertised to be
held in that city, today. The purchase
of the road by the local syndicate
means, it is said. the building of a fine
hotel in Norridgewock: a pavilion for
pleasure parties at the Pines about half
way between the two villages and ex-
tensive improvements to the system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
Returned with Full Fare.

Bucksport, Aug. 17.-Arrived schooner
M. b. Stetson, Grand banks, N. F., with
a full fare of $500 quintal of cod. She
is the first of the Bucksport fleet to ar
rive. She reports good weather and
excellent fishing, and the rest of the
fleet making good catches. The Stet-
son will refit for another trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
MAINE HORSES BUSY
What With Local Races and
Fairs Coming.
Syndicate Wants Possession Of Show
hogan Electric Road.
Chasing that Pauper Family Out Of the
Stair.

Foxcroft, Aug. 17.-There are many
people hereabouts who like to see good
lively trotting, and most of them We're
at the Foxcroft Driving park, today. to
see the first days card. The purses
were small but the heats were well con-
tested. Results:
The 2.37 trot and pace. purse SIS. was
won by Gladys NJ. br. M, (Melvin)
with second place share tie between
Orrin c.. and Ady Duryea, b. m. Best
time, 2.30.
The 2.26 class. won by Westbrook. 6
g., Hill FARM, Hal Wilkes, Oh. s.
second; ]. f. d., br. g., third. Best
time, 2.23A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
CANARY BIaDs IN CAGES
Among the Favors at Mrs. Pulitzer's cotillion
1t Bar harb0r.

Bar Harbor, Aug. 1.-THE most bril-
liant social event of the season was the
cotillion given tonight by Mrs. Joseph
were IL guests and the decorations and
costumes were very beautiful. The
favors included a large number of
canary birds in cages.
Commodore Morgan went to North
east Harbor. today, in the Corsair. He
will return here, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
Change in Officers Maine State Fair.

Lewiston, Aug. 17.-Dr. G. NJ. Twitch-
ell, who for seven years has been sec
rotary of the Maine Agricultural So
ciety, announced, today, that he would
resign his position at the end of the
year. owing to pressure of other bust
ness. President Jerrard also positively
declines reelection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18

A. B. Tribou. grocer. at ss5 Union
street. Bangor, has made an assign
ment to 4. B. 'Farnham for the benefit
OF his creditors. The liabilities are
$3O25. Mr.. Tribou was member Of the
firm Of Tribou q Gilman. grocers, 4S6
Ohia street, which partnership was
recently dissolved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
Electrical Storm Dsss Damage In Farmlag-
ton Co.

Pennington, Aug. 1.-THE heavy
electrical storm which passed over
here. last night. did considerable dam
age throughout this section to growing
crops and standing timber. At Canada
Corner, North Jay, the frame buildings
of Mrs. Eun1ce Lambert were burned
from a lightning bolt. the hay crop,
farming implements and some Mva
stock also going up In smoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
CITY OF AUGUSTA
Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates of the
city OF Augusta for the year 1897 were
Of said city, on the 18th day of June. 1897.
That by vote of the city council OF
said city. said taxes are due and pay
all; able to said collector. on or before the
18TH day of September, 1897 and that an
be allowed on all taxes assessed for the
year 1897 which shall be voluntarily paid
20 said collector on or before the 18th
Jay OF August 1897, and interest at per
cent will be added to all Of said taxes
remaining unpaid. Sept. Is, 1897, from
that date.
]. R. TOWNSEND, Collector.
Augusta, June Is, 1897, tune16dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
csoIly Rshbsd iAs eaah.

Pineville. Ark, Aug. l7.-Three young
men believed to be members OF the Col
lier Gang. robbed the bank OF PineyiIlc.
today, OF all Its currency, said to amount
surrender the money at the point Of &
revolver and escapcd. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18

The Peruvian government has ordered
the banks of Peru to withdraw from cir
culatiOn within 30 days and to stop the
further omission of checks, payable 10
the bearer. which are c1assed as being
nothing more or less than bank notes in
disguise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
AUGUSTA. MAINE. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS. 1897.
FAIR, WEST WINDS.

Boston, Aug. 17.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity for Wednesday: Fair
weather west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
washington Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 17.-New England
and eastern New York; Generally fair;
west to northwest winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-18
IN FULL BLAST.
New England Fair at Rigby
An Assured Success.
Exhibits from Squadron to Flying
Machine Ar There
And the Weather and the Crowds Smile
an Approval.
Rigby, Aug. lisp

H.-(Specfll).
II e e o q d
weather went a
great way to-
ward bringing
the good sized
crowd that at
tended the sec
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
How Grandpa Boiled tho Eggs.

at is half-past eleven" said grandpa.
"and the mason will not have the chin
ney fixed before three o'clock"
"Then 1 suppose we must get along
with cold lunch" said grandma.
We'll, said grandpa, after a mo-
ment, perhaps | can boil some EGGS. /
will try it,
But isn't it too windy to make a
fire out-of-dors?" asked grandma.
Il shall not need fire." said grand
pa.
That sounds like a joke" said
Edith.
mo joke at all" said grandpa. Come
out and see. And bring the eggs" he
added, "and a can with a tight cover"
When, a few moments after, grad
ma and Edith went out in the back
yard, grandpa was putting some fresh
lime into an old pail
He took the can of eggs they brought
and filled it nearly full of cold water.
Then fitting the lid on carefully, he
set it in a hollow place he made in
the lime. Edith watched him cur
iously.
will the lime burn?" she asked.
"Shall bring the matches?"
You forget" said grandpa. II was
not to use any fire. Wen start it with
cold water"
Now l know you're joking!" said
Edith.
''Wait a moment" said grandpa.
"and you'll see"
He poured in the water and put .
board over the pail
Obi" cried Edith, when a very short
time it began to- bubble and steam as
il a hot fire were burning under the
pail-and oh" she cried a great deal
louder, when a white. creamy mass
came pouring over the top and down
the sides of the pail.
1t did not last long. In six minutes
the bubbling had almost stopped, so
grandpa took a long iron dipper and
gently lifted out the can, all coated
with the lime.
He rinsed it off. then opened it and
took out the nice white eggs; and when
they broke them at lunch they found
them cooked just exactly right.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28

Of here, was going home in his wagon.
and about 600 yards from his house.
something like meteor struck one 81
his horses, 1t struck the horse on the
right side Of the ribs, making a hole
the size of hens egg, and breaking
some ribs loose from the spine, going
forward up the spine till nearly the
head. Mr.. Cain says at the report he
fell or dropped in the wagon bed and
the horses ran home. The horse was
taken out Of the wagon before he died.
Parties tried to secure bloodhounds.
thinking someone had tried to waylaid
Cain and shot the horse, but upon close
inspection of the ground no sign Of any
one being secreted could be found. The
horse was dissected, and no lead or
anything that would go to show the
horse was shc+ could be found. Two
parties say they saw the meteor, and
say it made quite display of colorA
and they heard the explosion.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
81 Can. VIII.

A professor of mathematics In one
of our largest colleges, whose reputa-
ton as a mathematician is very high,
began his career under the inspiration
Of Il can and / will" A writer in an
exchange tells the story:
Il knew boy who was preparing
to enter the junior class of the New
York university He was studying
trigonometry, and l gave him three
examples for his next lesson. The fol-
lowing day he came into my room to
demonstrate his problems. Two of
them he understood, but the third-a
very difficult one-he had not perform
ed. / said to him, "Shall help your
mo, sir; can and will do it il you
give me time"
Il said, Il will give you all tie time
you WISH"
The next day he came into my room
to Tecite another lesson in the same
study.
well. Simon, have you worked that
example?"
mo, SIR" he answered; "but 1 will
do it If you will give me a little more
time"
Certainly; you shall have all the
time you desire"
always like those boys who are de-
termined to do their own work. for
they make our best scholars and men,
TOO. The third morning you should
have seen Simon enter my room. |
knew he had it. for his whole face
told the story OF his success.
Yes, he had it, Notwithstanding It
had cost him many hours of hard work.
Not only had he solved the problem,
but what was of much greater import
ance, he had begun to develop mathe-
NAUTICAL power
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
sacred Threads and corA,.


The sacred thread of the Brahmins
is caste distinction assumed at an
early age, and never parted with. It
must be made by a Brahmin, and
should consist of three strands, each
of a different color, forty-eight yards
in length, doubled and twisted togeth-
er twice, the ends tied in knots. 1t
must be worn next the skin, over the
left shoulder, hanging down to the
thigh on the right side The three
castles of the Hindus are distinguished
by the material of these threads cot
ton for the Brahmins, hemp for the
warriors, and wool for the artisans.
The Parsees also wear the sacred
thread, and boys Of or are invested
with it, the threads used being made al
ways of fibres of the suru tree. Mon
Ter Williams describes the sacred Cir
die of the PaFsees as made of seventy
two wooden threads, forming a nat
band, which is twined three times
around the body, and tied in two pecu-
liar knots, the secret of which is
known only to the Parsees.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
The Pint al AZ Lohn.


1t is a difficult matter to one accus-
toned to small daily indulgences to
realize the expense thus incurred.
A Manchester (England) calico
printer was asked on his wedding day
by his shrewd wife to allow her two
half pints of ale a day as her share Of
home comforts. John made the bar
gain cheerfully, feeling 1t hardly be-
came him to do otherwise, inasmuch
as he drank two or three quarts a day.
The wife kept the home tidy, and all
went well with them. but as she took
the small allowance each week for
household expenses. she never forgot
the pint of ale, John"
When the first anniversary of their
wedding came, and John looked around
on his neat home and comely wife, a
longing to do something to celebrate
the day took possession of, him.
Mary, we've had no holiday since
we were we'd and only that l haven I
a penny in the world, we'd take a
jaunt to the village and sec the moth
er."
Would thee like to go, John?" she
asked
There was a tear with her smile, for
it touched her heart to hear him speak
tendeTly, as in the olden times.
IF thee'd like to go, John, I'll stand
treat"
Thou stand treat, Mary! Hast got
fortin left thee?"
May, but I've got the pint of ale, :"
said she.
Got what! wife?"
THE pint of ale," she replied.
Whereupon she went to the hearth.
and from beneath one of the stone
flags, drew out stocking, from which
she poured upon the table the sum of
three hundred and sixty-fiVe three
pences ($22.SD, exclaiming
"See, John. thee can have the holi-
day"
what is this?" he asked in amaze.
st is my daily pint of ale, John"
He was conscience stricken as we'll
as amazed and charmed.
Mary, hasn't thee had thy share
Then I'll have no more from this day"
And he was as good as his word.
They had the holiday with the old
mother, and Mary's little capital, saved
| from 1.-The pint of ale" was the seed
from which, as the years rolled on
grew shop, factory, warehouse, coun-
| try seat and carriage with health. hap
piness, peace and honor-Selected.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-28
For His Own Good.

A Massachusetts man recently tried
to get a divorce from his wife because
she called him "a fool" IAN idiot. +"
and "a brute" and told him he hadn't
sense enough to know when he was in
suited" The court held, however, that.
though the husband was affected in
iuriously in his health to some extent,
the wife was moved in part "by what
seemed to her good motive and by a
desire for his success in life"