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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

In barber shop in Philadelphia is
the sign in the shape of tombstone
bearing the inscription: "Whiskers
dyed here"
Emigration from Hamburg during the
first six months of 1897 was only 19.043 as
compared with 25.99S in the same period
the preceding year.
If science has it's way we should
probably before long be ordered to wear
glass helmets as a protection agains,
sunstroke. This is the idea of a i'd
nous French scientific man who has
accidentally made some very curious
discoveries in the nature of sunlight
This scientist believes that the X-rays
which he has proved to exist in tn:
sunlight are what produce sunstroke
and that with his glass caps or helmets
he will be able to bring about absolute
ly complete immunity from this com
plant, in just the same way as the
ancient Greeks did, who always wore
brass helmets of character which
made them impervious to the X-rays of
the sun.
President Mckinley lately asked some
newspaper writer's to give him list of
new books for summer reading. The list
submitted included 'FartheSt North,
Marion Crawford's Rose of Yesterday"
THE Heavenly Twins Conan Doyle's
White Company" Kipling's Short Sto-
ries" and his Jungle Book" Anthony
Hopes 1.-THE Prisoner of Zenda." George
Meredith's ''The Egotist,' Thomas Nell
son Pages THE Gentleman of the Black
stock" Stevenson's Suicide Club" and
Mrs. Burnett's "A Lady of Quality" One
critic of this list thinks the President will
probably enjoy Nansen, skip Crawford
wonder vaguely why anybody proposed
Lady of Quality or those passe
Twins" promise himself to read some of
Meredith sometime and read the rest of
the books.
Life has had 600 responses to its adver-
tisement for the best ten short poems in
the language and this is the list that
wins the price:
l. "Elegy in Country Churchyard."
Gray.
2. 'Thanatopsis Bryant.
8. "A Psalm of Life" Longfellow.
The Raven" Poe.
S. Charge of the Light Brigade, y
Tennyson.
6. .The Skylark." Shelley.
Z. 1.-THE Chambered Nautilus,H Holmes.
8. MAUD Muller" Whittier.
9. 1.-The Bridge of sighs," Hood.
10. Burial of Sir John Moore" Wolfe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
How 81 uIsGA Il.

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For nearly an hour Horatio DEXTER
| had been upon his knees in front Al
Flavla johnson, pouring out his love
His was no ordinary passion. He had
worshipped the beautiful girl from the
moment that his eyes had first looked
into hers.
"Flavia;" he implored. have mercy.
Can't you zee that II you will not be-
come my wife there will be no hope fol-
me?"
mo, don't say that" she returned In
low, sweet accents; you will get over
1t. Three years ago Titus Henderson
told me the same thing. Now he ID
married to another, and the father Of
twins. l know that he is happy. You
will forget me as he has forgotten me.
You will meet some one else and love
her, and then. in good time, be happy
with your twill mean your family. as
he Isl
''Af," he bitterly replied. "others MAJ
be happy with their twins. do not
care for them. You-you. Flavia. are
what want. You are the pole star Of
my existence. Say that you can learn
to love me. Say that may at least
hope. Do not compel me to go away
and destroy myself! Save me. Flavia.
save mel"
Poor boy- she said, stroking his
curls, II am sorry for you. wish
were not so lovely. 1t is terrible, this
thing of driving people mad for love Of
me. I will give you little lock OF my
hair. which you can wear next to your
heart. Perhaps that will help you TO
get over it."
mo! Nor he sobbed. II don't think
a lock of hair on my heart would do
a bit Of good. 1t would only tickle me.
am very ticklish, Flavia. Keep your
hair. You may need 1t some day.
Now, I'm going to give you just one
more chance. Will you or will you not
be mine?'
She bent and pressed her rich. ripe
lips against his forehead, and then re-
piled:
Alas. ! cannot. ! am promised to
another, who makes more money in a
day than you earn in a week. 1t nearly
breaks my heart to have to tell you
this. but you have forced me to do So
Were things arranged differently.
could be happy with you. for love is
knocking at the door Of my heart"
Horatio Dexter got up, looked to see
If his trousers were badly bagged at
the knees or not. and then, in cold.
harsh tonesI said:
We'll, inasmuch as 1t seems to be 4
money transaction with you. suppose
! ought to pay you something for the
time that you have wasted in hearing
my story. How much do owe you
Drawing herself up like an angry
princess, she said:
You insult me. sir! Go, before cal!
my father, who stands six feet two in
his socks and weighs 1877 poundsr
Sc he departed, saying:
The day will come when you will be
sorry that you permitted the desire for
money to kill your love!"
That was five years ago. Today she
is grass widow, living upon a mis-
cradle alimony of $14 a week, while he
has a political job with salary and fees
of $4,000 a year, and clerks, hired a:
the expense of the public, to do the
work.
Often does the now miserable woman
say to herself:
What fool l vast might have
known from the businesslike PROPOSE
ton he made that night that he
couldn't loser'-Cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Real estate transfers in Lincoln county
for one week:
BOOTHBAY-Nancy ]. Kelley to Annie
j. Beal. island 81 etc; Geo. w. Gatchell
to Nellie w. Gatchell, land and buildings,
81 etc.
BRISTOL-Weston Lewis to Edw. T..
Seekins land and buildings. $40.
ARISCOTTA-Samue Lane to
Eta E. Carnage, land and buildings. $780,
NOBLEBORO-Adon ]. Trask to
Frank w. Trask. land. 5000.
WALDOBORO-Mary A. Clarks estate
to J. True Sanborn land. 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

A man was arrested, Saturday fore
noon, at Bowdoinham, by Deputy
Sheriff Cornish. suspected of being
a deserter from one of the warships
which have been at Portland. The man
told the story to some that he was d
marine and received leave of absence
and got full and deserted, but after be-
ing arrested he told several stories
Sheriff Cornish communicated with the
police department at Portland AMI
found that several men had deserted
from the fleet, while il was in Port
land Not having any authority to
keep the man longer he was released,
Saturday night. and he went on his
way to Aroostook county, which he
claimed as his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

Hon. and Mrs. F. w. Darling Of
Hyde Park, Mass, who have been
making a several weeks visit at the
cottage of Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. HIGH
born at Lake Cobbosseecontee, have
gone to Rockland to visit before re-
turning home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
PROPOSALS FOR SUBSISTENCE
SUPPLIES.
Treasurer's Office,
Eastern Branch. N. H. D. v. 8.

Togus, Me-, Aug. 16, 1897. 4
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office. until 11.30 o'clock A. M, September
I, 1897, for furnishing and delivery Of
subsistence supplies at Eastern Branch,
N. H. D. v. s., quantities to be Increased
10 per cent, il required, during the ex-
ecution of the contracts. Standards can
be examined, and printed instructions
and specifications and blank proposals
will be supplied upon applications to this
office. Samples presented by bidders will
not be considered unless same are called
for In the specifications. The right is re-
to waive any informalities therein. En-
velopes containing proposals should be
endorsed. Proposals for Subsistence
Supplies and addressed to the under
signed. A. L. SMITH,
Treasurer.
Approved:
LUTHER STEPHENSON, Governor.
aug23d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

Prudent Laterneau. who is training
his horses az the Augusta Driving
park, is said 10 have been robbed, Sat-
urday, of $3.50. He thinks the robbery
was committed While he was sleeping
in his room. A member of the police
force was asked about the matter. last
evening, but knew nothing of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

A NJ Davis, a Massachusetts man,
who is passing his vacation in Maine,
fell while walking down Water street,
Monday evening, and struck his nose
ON the curbtng.' The result was a
fracture of the nasal bone and pain
full bruises on the nose and other parts
of the face. DR.. H. J.. Frederick set
the bone and sewed up the cuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Aug. 23-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
Restoration and reissue, John Charl-
ton. Portland. Increase, Burtice s.
Luce. Topsham Reissue and increase.
Thomas c. Averill, Middletown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

MI w, H. Williams and family are
at Long Cove Pemaquid Beach, for
an outing. Mr.. Williams certainly de-
serves vacation. He was in the city,
Monday, on business, to return today,
for a week more at the seaside. 1t is
the first occasion of his being away
from Augusta for a period SO long as a
week in 10 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

Simon X. Sprague, who for a long
time has been suffering from the effects
of paralytic shocks. is row able TO be
about the streets and hopes to soon be
entirely recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

In New York
a short while
ago a baby was
born in Jail. Its
mother was be-
ing tried for
murder. Every
!woinanly heart
| gives a throb of
. s y m path y at
thought of the
; blight upon the
poor little
J baby's life. But
. a baby need not
. be born in Jail
to be unfortu-
!. nate. Any baby
which is not
welcomed into
, this world with
! loving hearts
and ready hands
is unfortunate.
Anv motherwhO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Tired, Nervous. Sleepless

Men and women-how gratefully they
write about Hoods Sarsaparilla- Once
helpless and discouraged, having lost
all faith in medicines. now in good
health and liable to do my own work, -
because Hoods Sarsaparilla has power
to enrich and purify the blood and make
the weak strong-this Is experience Of
host Of people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express to the neighbors
and friends who have in every way
shown their thoughtful kindness and
sympathy in our affiiction our deep
appreciation and thanks.
Mrs. A. A. Young and family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

Sir Knights Of Trinity Commandery
are requested to assemble at Masonic
Temple promptly at $50 o'clock. this
morning. for the purpose of attending
the funeral of their late frater, Charles
A. Price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Proposals for Furnishing Coal
and Wood for Kennebec County.

Bids will be received at the county com-
missioners' office, of Kennebec county,
s, 1897. for furnishing coal and wood tor
the ensuing year for use at the court
house and Jail.
The coal to be net tons, Reading, hard
white ash, both broken and stove. The
half inch screen. The wood to be the best
split hard wood. well seasoned.
Coal and wood to be delivered at court
house and jail at such times and in such
quantities as required. Bills to be pre-
sented the first Of each month.
The right is reserved to reject any and
all bids.
RUEL C. BURGESS,
SAMUEL SMITH,
SEWALL PETTINGIL.L.
Commissioners Kennebec county.
Augusta, Aug. q, 1897 aug2y, d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
F. |. HERSEY.

The year 1900 is not here. but r. L.
Hersey has 1900 pairs Ladies' fine But
ton and Lace Boots that will be sold
At $l.99. These Boots are equal to any
$500 boots in the market.
Also Special Bargains in Ladies' and 1,
Gents Russet Boots and Shoes.
Ladies' Bicycle Leggins. sSc. per pairs
former price. 90 end 76c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

All members of the Eastern Star, de-
string to attend the funeral of the late
Charles A. Price, are invited to meet
at Mrs. Henry L. Morrill's, 40 Oak
street, at 10 o'clock this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

Hoods Pills are the best family cath
artic and liver medicine. Gentle, relia-
BILE, sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Concer! TONIGHT.

Following is the programme for The
bard concert, tonight, at the park, Dy
the Augusta Cadet Band:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

When the Queen was about to sail for
Alaska from Seattle a few days ago, In
the height of the rush to Klondyke, a
man rushed down to the purser and ex-
claimed excitedly: Look here. l paid
for state room for myself and wife, and
when l got there l found an old COW
sticking her head through the window"
II am very sorry, sir" said the purser.
we are very crowded. but / will do the
best | can for you. john" Cunning to a
deck hand) go up on deck and turn that
cow aroundv'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

N. p. Willis was usually the life of the
company he happened to be in. His re-
partee at Mrs. Gales dinner in Washing
ton Is famous. Mrs. Gales wrote on a
card to her niece, at the other end of the
table: Don't fiirt so with Nat Willis"
She was herself talking vivaciously to
Mr.. Campbell. Willis wrote the nieces
reply:
Dear aunt. don't attempt my young
feelings to trammel
Nor strain at Nat while you swallow a
Campbell"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

In 1851 De Quincy. then living at Lass
wade, had to fill up a census paper Aft
er much thought he entered his Occupa-
ton as writer to the magazines" and
then his troubles began again over the
occupation of his three daughters. After
another period of thought. he put ring
around their names and wrote: '.These
are like the lilies of the field; they toll
not neither do they spin.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

March, London Missud
Overture Amazon" Kiesier
anvil Polka" Pariow
Medley. IN Gay New York." Dewitt
Caprice I'm the Twilight" Robinson
Waltz. Polly O'Flaherty."
Two Step. Handicap. Rosey
Star Spangled Banner.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

One day shortly after the late Adam
Black, founder of the publishing house,
commenced business as a bookseller, a
suspicious looking man came stealthily
into the store, and. leaning over the
counter, whispered into his ear: 'Fve
got some fine struggled whskey which
I'll let you have at a great bargain
No, no." said Mr. Black, Indignantly,
II want nothing of the kind. Go away"
The man. evidently not believing in the
sincerity of this righteous outburst
leaned over the counter and whispered
IN take Bibles for it,"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-07
20. str,.t Yonnr roIIr.

Last night at the Zane Street NJ. E,
church, a successful musical and liter
ary entertainment was given By the
young folks of the church. An excellent
programme was rendered, after which
refreshments we're served in the church
parlors
The first number on the programme
was the piano solo by iona ullum.
This young lady excciled herself. and
gave one OF Kerwood's competitions
very artistic treatment. A song by the
class followed. The class later In the
evening gave a very pretty drill.
The features were the vocal solo,
Spring Song" rendered BY Mrs. Her
bert RiheIdafIer. and the vocal solos al
50 OF Mr. S. Emerson and Mr.. s. z,
Brewster. Among the other excellent
vocal selections were those 0f Henrietta
BoWiIa, Bessie English and Mr. p L,
Stone. Readings were g!ve.1 by Elmer
Olmstead Ond French Walton and Wal
ter sadler gave splendid violin solo
A large and pleased audience heard the
entertainments,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-07

THE leader In The Engineering Mag
aZlne, New York, for April, Is by
Thomas A. Eddy. upon The Signifi-
canoe OF the Expanding American EX-
port Trade, "a peculiarly timely top
&c. Mr.. Eddy shows that whereas we
but recently consumed more mnnulac-
tured goods than we could produce, this
condition has been rapidly reversed,
and our manufacturers must seek for
eiRn markets for the absorption OF their
surplus capacity. Further, the purely
agricultural countries press us hard IN
the production and marketing OF food
stuffs. and increasingly compel US 20
direct our energies toward competition
with the great manufacturing nations
The wisdom OF those who have al
ready broadened their territory has
been emphasized during the recent
home depression. Mr.. Eddy's theme is
our high destiny as manufacturers to
the world, and the conditions making
for its speedy attainment.
Mr., Charles Sooysmiths effectively
illustrated paper on Foundation Con-
Struction for Tall Buildings" Is the first
OF a group on this distinctively modern
and American development. Three 9TH
or illustrated articles are: The Grow"
ing Efficiency Of Modern Mining Ma
chinery," by Cyrus Robinson; Mis-
takes and improvements in Railroad
Construction" by George H. Paine; and
Modern Logging in the Northwestern
States" by Edward X. Bishop. G. II.
StockbrIdge opens n striking series on
Epoch Making Events In Electricity;
], S. Jeans treats most interestingly
American and British Blast-Furnacc
Practice: there are three other leading
articles, and the customary Review and
Index Of the engineering press, which
Is greatly improved In form. The Engi-
ncering Magazine, l20-l22 Liberty Street,
n, Y. % cents a number,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-07
EENTuoHY lEEAroRsAIP.
Exciting Day-Huatsr Must WithdTav
Alter ThuEl'lsy.

Exciting Day Heater Must Withdraw
Alter ThuESdsy.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. April ga spe-
cial to tho Evening Post from Frank
fort says:
Or. W. G. Hunter, twice the Repub-
llcan nominee for the United States sem
ate. and unable 10 win on either Occa-
sion. has been called 10 surrender his
leadership TO some man who can lead
n united marty 70 victory. Unwilling
10 obey the demands OF his party In this
matter until absolutely forced to retire,
Or. Hunter has pleaded with and OBJ
tanned a few days respite, but II by
Thursday night no has not won and
cannot put his fingers on enough votes
to elect him the next day. the leaders
OF the Republican party will hold an
other caucus and select another nom
lnee.
The nominee will b. either Col. ST.
John Boyle. who IL claimed by the bolt
ing Republicans to be the legal noml-
nee, or Judge w. II. Holt, or Governor
W. o, Bradley. II Is not likely that II
will DO any other man than one of the
three named, though Il Is like tossing
coin to mako q selection among the
three.
Tension was a Bit higher to-day on
account OF thief act that nothing def
nlto could be heard from the counties OF
Morgan. Breathitt, OWBley and Wolfe,
where an election was held yesterday
to Ill the vacancy caused by the death
OF Senator SRlyier. gold Democrat. The
Republicans claim that Atkinson has
won, thus giving them n votes all told
on Joint ballot. but the Democrats are
very hopeful OF HaEeF
There was some excitement before tho
tWanty-fifth ballot was taken, and
many thought that an election was at
hand. Senator Ellison, gold Democrat,
started the ball rolling for state Sena-
tor Henry L. Martin, who has all along
been looked upon as the only available
candidate for the Democrats. The
Blackburn Democrats declined to vote,
hoping to break a quorum, but the gold
Democrats voted solidly for Martin,
while the Republicans voted for Hunter,
thus lnSurinE quorum The Blackburn
men then moved q reorganization, and
the silver Democrats stuck to the ex-
senator's standard bravely. The MEM
bern, fearing some upheav0l OF some
sort, pressed close around the clerks
desk during tho ballot and Il required
a half dozen determined men TO seal
them.
In the midst Of the turmoil and con-
fusion DR.. Hunter appeared on the
scene and his appearance was well
coined with cheers. The ballot resulted
as follows: Hunter. 50: Blackburn. A.;
Martin, L; Boyle. 6: Stone. /. Present
122: necessary 10 q choice g..
DR.. Hunter being three short Of an
election. and the blackburn men hay
ing plainly evlnced their intention to
disregard all compromise candidates,
Representative Carroll gold Democrat,
moved an adjournment, which was car
ried.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-07
DarIng rorr,r Arre.tssl.

URBANA. Ohio, April e.-z. T. Lewis,
who became fugitive from justice two
years ago after committing series Of
the most daring forgerlcs ever attempts
I'd In this state, was brought back Ia
urbana from Ypsilanti, Mich, where he
was arrested last night
Lewis Is a physical wreck. Constant
worry has undermined his constitution,
and he Is suffering severely from ner-
vous prostrntion and rheumatism. Lew,
is, who lad been counted a shrewd
fInancier. confined his forgeries TO tCun'
ty and school district bonds. The for,
gerIcs amounted to about $500, 900, and
the securities he forged were represent
cd 10 have been issued in five different
Ohio counties. He imposed uP'ln come
OF the most cautious brokers in this sec
tion o. the country, as well as many IN
the bond markets Of the east.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-07
ONE NILLION VISITORS
Expected TO be Present at Dedication Of
Grants Tomb.

Expected 10 he Present at Dedication OF
Grants Tomb.
NEW YORK. April 6.-The police de-
partment and hotel men estimate that
there win be one million visitors to New
York city on April q, when Grants
tomb is dedicated.
Tho entire National Guard OF New
York state. 1900 men. will take part IN
the parade. having a place In the line
directly following the United States
troops.
Ten vessels OF Admiral Bunce's squad
ron viii participate In the naval parade.
five vessels OF the revenue fleet ana
eleven OF the light house fleet. ltaly,
France and Spain viii be represented
by one warshIp each. and England VIII
probably send two. President Mckin'
ley will review the naval parade after
the land parade Is over.
The Grant monument association To-
day received from the park commits
sioners permission for the removal oil
the body OF General Grant from It's pres
ent temporary resting place to the new
tomb. The removal will be attended
with great secercy and Will take place
nj night
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-04-07

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April e.-sec-
rotary Gage has taken steps looking to
q more vigorous enforcement OF the
immigration laws against the admis-
sion into this country of alien women
of Immoral character. For a long time
such women have been refused admis-
sion when their purpose in coming to
this country was known, and in num-
Der Of instances the persons who were
instrumental In their coming have been
convicted ana ere now serving sem
tences in the pen. The only question
now involved Is whether on information
received subsequent 10 their arrival and
admission they can be arrested wher-
ever found and deported. The secretary
accordingly has directed Commissioner
General Stump TO mako test case in
which tho rights OF the immigration
officials in the premises may be clearly
defined