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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Prof S. X. Marsh. recently elected
principal of the Waterville High school,
was in the city, yesterday, as he said, to
Look the ground over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

ii. D. Aver. representative to the
Legislature from Vassalboro. was here
Friday, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
S. Benson. $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

That thunder shower came just in time
to save some lives and considerable
swearing. The clouds of the heavens We're
not more dense than were the clouds Of
dust on Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Rev. n. T. Dutton has gone to Houltor
to attend the graduation exercises of the
Kicker Classical Institute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Miss Alice Barrell entertained a party
of friends at her home on Silver street.
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Prof Rogers of Colby has gone to Bos-
ton, to be absent a week with friends and
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

.Dugan" Gibbons. Colby 1900. left the
city on the Pullman, last night, for his
home in Boston, where he will pass the
summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Mrs. Louis Cassard and daughter
Rebekah, of Baltimore, Nd, are the
guests of Prof and Mrs. ]. w. Black.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19
You Cant play ia Our Yard.

Just as WAS intimated earlier In the
week, the board of education has trampied
upon a time-honored custom. City
Marshal Cali yesterday, posted a notice
i'm the most conspicuous places warming
all persons not to congregate or enter up.
on the grounds or premises OF any school
building in term time when the teachers
are not present or at any time In vaca-
ton. Those who disregard this order
render themselves liable to prosecution
on the charge of tresspass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J. Cote. formerly OF
this city, now of Berlin Falls, N. H.,
are visiting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

G. A. Savage is having a screen meat
room constructed in his store. by this
the meat can be displayed without being
exposed TO the flies, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Col W. G.. Morrill, of Pittsfield, was iii
the city yesterday morning. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Have you noticed that tired look on the
face of the dressmaker? There is cause
for it all. Graduation dresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Miss Nellie Taylor Of Boston. who has
been visiting William Clough and family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Miss Hortense Hutehins of North New
Portland. was here, Friday, as the guest
of Miss Ivy Morton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

b. S. Collins. Esq, of North Arson.
was here. Friday. on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Miss Deva Pratt, a member of the
class of ~, Skowhegan High school, has
gone to her home in Corinna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

The water tower at the Kcnnebec Wor-
sted mill is nearly completed. Ii Is al
most as high as the tall chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Miss Alice Cole and Miss Stevens OF
Colby '9S. were calling on their class
mate, Miss Evans, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Mrs. George Ray has gone to Canada.
where she will pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Walter Tuck. assistant at Bixby &,
Bucks is visiting his brother in Bath, a
few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19
mYsrlc paRkaAcEs.
IA. 8. | wins 2.20 Pace In Seven Heats
Re1na aal PAIon Also Win.

Mcdford. Mars. juno 1s.-The races at
Mystic, Thursday, drew large holiday
crowd and three good races were run on.
In the IN pace II took seven heats to de-
this season In the East. In this race, Es-
peranza. though distanced In the last
heat. showed up In fine form and will UNI
doubtedly be heard from later I'm the sea-
son. Iclina had no difficulty In taking
the fast pace In three straight heats.
Palon. a Palo Alto horse. showed up well
In the 2,29 trot.
go s-PAcING-PURsE see.
A. s. LIB. e.. Pacemaker,
Aristida .McDonald) . 8 22 !
Sunland Belle, b. h.,
Bay Baron, b. h. cBe-
S Eannstte. b. G.. Bass, asssass DE-
Rockfarm Prince. b. h..
tGatcOmb), 80 4 6 DIR
Iowa Maid. b. M, SAW
Es sss9i B. n..,ear,A,. : sis a as
y. g., b.. s.. a opel, DIR
Carrie ", b. m. tCoi-
Annie G.. b. M. CMc-
Ti inn siin. 2IsH. 2.IeH. 2.irs, aa, 2ao.
22i.
2.07 cLAss-PAcING-PU $3.50.
Rciina. x. m. Reelection. Minna
Wilkes, (Bowen), !
Kentucky Star. b. e.. fBelledca). 2 2
Fiatfoot CHI m. 90 Brien). 3 3
Miss Jennings, CHI. m. MCCARTHY Dis
Splinetta. b. m, tSpear). DIS
Time. 2.15, 2ISzi, 2.12$4.
go Observation-Disclosures $500
PaIon. b. e.. Palo-AIto. by Gen
Benton. tkorwickl. 4
Jennie Hinch. b. e., COLLINS. 2
Judge at Law.b. h., fMcDonald), 2 2 2 3
Eleanor w. CHI. m. tGatcnmbi. 3 3 4
Time. 2.iS4. 2.,3si. 2ZZi4. 2.2Jh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Strawberries have demonstrated their
ability to grow under water for some
ripe ones were picked here this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

has for many years been the home
sportsmen and the commercial man ws n p
In this section OF the State. The notes ~
but short distance from the Des1 n
ponds and hunting grounds IN the ossss =
The livery connected with the houss
ample and the very best. The cuos
speaks for itself and the terms are - 80
reasonable. When making plans ~
your summ6r 0tsting remember the 49,
erset hotel Geo. II. Clarke. pe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Mrs. Nellie Goodrich returned to Port
land by the morning train. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Miss Mary Newhall has returned hom
from Wellesley for the summer vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Alice Lawrence went to Gardiner,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Virgil Common is having extensive re-
pairs made on his cottage at Connor'
Dond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

George b. Grover and family of Lynn
Mass, are visiting N. King.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Fred Ridley. who is employed in Ban
gor, Is at home for a visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Bert Clark, the well-known lumbermar
of Falrlield. was in town. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Horace Marden, the fellow whom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19

Harold C. Woodbury. returned, Thurs
day, to Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-19
SKOWHEGAN.

]. II. Lally returned to Boston, Friday
Washburn's Circus will visit here
June 2S
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08
Some Peanut facts.

The year book of the United
States Department of Agriculture
gives some information about pea
nuts which may be of interest. 1t
says, in addition to the general use
of peanuts for food and confection-
cry, the seeds furnish 38 to so per
cert of oil, The first cold pressing
yields an almost colorless oil, of
pleasant taste and smell, which is
excellent for table use. After the
first pressing the seeds are sprinkled
with water and pressed again, cold,
to obtain the oil which is also used
to some extent for food purposes,
but mostly for illumination. The
third oil is extracted by warm pres
sure, and is in great demand for
making various kinds of soaps. The
cake is excellent for stock. The oil
is chiefly extracted at Marseilles
France, which annually imports one
hundred and thirty seven million
pounds of peanuts. In this country
they are principally used for eating
$500, 900 bushels being consume d
annually for that purpose. Some
people however do not eat their
share as that is only about three
pints each to the present population.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08
Montague Past and future.
D1NaMANs FeRRY. Oct. 1.

DTNGMANs FERRY, Oct T. 1897
EDITOR PRESS ;-Ha, ha Nothing like
it. Montague has several newspaper cor
respondents. That is right "Dick" and it
is sure sign Montague is becoming more
progressive. l was quite anxious to learn
why that place was becoming such a sum
mer resort, such an out of the way section
with few attractions. Muddy, hilly roads,
or sandy and rough ones, with beautiful
Milford just across the river with her fine
roads, and yet people go to Montague
recall thirty-flye years ago when Montague
much at it is now in natural appearance
had besides lot of bullies which made it
a very disagreeable place to live in and
gave it a bad reputation
The mystery IS made plain when I
learned that there were no Johns there,
and that several new correspondents were
blossoming out.
Some one said ''the pen is mightier than
the sword and to use the pen there must
bs education behind It. SO / infer that
the schools there have borne good fruit by
educating the last generation to be gentle.
manly peaceful citizens instead of bruisors
and tonghs. It is bettor to have brain
contests than weekly bouts with fists.and
II there should be any oadayers in the con
tlict " ii, " OF Layton, will no doubt loan
the use OF his literary cemetery
E.P.U.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08

Under the above head the Sussex
Register gets it off on Pike Republi-
cans in this wise The Republicans
OF Pike County, Pa, have thrown
off swaddling clothes, and viii here
after hold regular nominating con
yentions. The event is worthy of
growing numbers, and makes perti-
nent the reproduction of story we
find in the Register of April 26,
1851. 1t is as follows Some years
ago when Pike county, Pa, CON
tained only 40 whig voters (She has
over 200 now good men and true) a
meeting was held which numbered
five persons The gentleman called
to the chair was over six feet in
height, and stout in proportion, and
the secretary, though less in ply
sical size, was a full man in point of
good morals. The proceedings were
duly noted down, and at the conolu-
sion the secretary was requested to
read his minutes for the approval of
the meeting. He arose and com
menced: At large and respectable
meeting of the whig citizens of Pike
county
Stop sir interrupted the chairman,
it is hardly proper to describe by
such a phrase a meeting of only five
persons
O, yes it is perfectly proper, said
the secretary. You sec, sir, you are
large and L am respectable, that
makes it, the language hits the case
to a hair.
The chairman caved in the vot-
ing crowd of three unanimously
sustained the secretary, and shortly
afterwards the public prints duly
announced to the delight of one
party and the chagrin of the other
that large and respectable meeting
of Wings had actually been held in
Old Pike, the very Gibralter of
Pennsylvania Locofocoism.
(Who were chairman and secre-
tary of that meetingO
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08

Of the visitors, Clark said were work.
ing ION the outside" for Thorn. They
were given instructions what to do in
certain matters and frequently deliv-
cred letters that Thorn scribbled In his
cell.
In the meanwhile the intimacss be-
tween Clark and Thorn became more
firmly established, and 1t was at this
period, Clark declared, that Thorn
made some damaging admissions to
him. The precise nature Of these ad-
missions could not be learned, but 1t is
said that Ciark's statement was of in
estimable value 20 the prosecution of
Thorn and perhaps Of Mrs. Mack. Thorn
and Clark always carried on their con
versations In whispers, as Thorn feared
the other occupants Of the cell,
The trial of Martin Thorn has been
set for Monday, Oct. 1s by District At
torney Youngs Of Queens county. It is
believed that the trial Of Mrs. Mack will
be moved as soon as possible after
Thorns case has been disposed of.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08

after the death of Senior Canovas in the
hope that the new government would
correct these evils. On its failure to
do so she took upon herself TO consult
General Campos, Senior Silvela and 9TH
ers as TO the best means Of pacifying
Cuba by an endeavor 20 satisfy the
Autonomlsts and thus virtually to steal
n march on American diplomacy
All the statesmen whom she consult
ed appear 10 have advised n Liberal
cabinet as the best means Of attaining
the queens wishes. Thereupon her
majesty thanked General Azcarraga for
his splendid services as minister of war
and intimated her intention to appoint
Senior sagRsta as president Of the coun-
ell
The latter. in ofrering the portfolios,
expressed his Intention to give the larg-
est possible measure of Cuban home
rule, TO reverse the Conservative policy
in Cuba and tho Philippines, to recall
Captain General Weyler If he did not
resign to prepare for dissolution of
the eortes and to select abie.representa-
tives to go to Washington and Euro
pean capitals, as well as to the colonies
of Spain, to prove to America and Eu-
rope that Spain IS at last geing to do
spontaneously and sincerely what the
United states has suggested could be
accomplished more quickly and better
by mediation or the interference which
the Spanish people would certainly not
brook and to which no Spanish govern
ment could assent.
seDor Sagasta met with a hearty re-
sponse on the part Of all Liberal states-
men, and all the Spanish stocks and
securities have steadily risen on the
strength Of this settlement.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08
coNNEcTIcuT ELECTIONS.
Constitutional Amendments Adopted-No
Great Political OhanRe.

New Haven. Oct. 6.-Connectieuts
little town" elections were held yes
terday, and while In some sections OF
the state there were surprising turn
overs, the results show that the change
from the vote OF a year ago is.pot great.
{ me cities Of New Haven, Hartford.
brsdgeport, Ansonia and Derby and the
to~sh OF Naugatuck did not vote for Of
neers OF the town governments, but
iney with all Of the l6s towns Of the
state. voted on the proposed constitu-
tonal amendment which provides that
voters must be able to read any por-
uon OF the constitution and statutes Of
the state, and must also be able to
Write The amendment was passed by
an overwhelming majority.
rne little towns, together with all Of
the cities except those named above
elected town governments and voted on
the license question License prevails
generally and very few Of the towns
changed their position on the liquor
question. A comparatively light vote
was polled, and the Few contests which
prevailed We're made on lines altogether
iocal' with no national issues al stake.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08

A few weeks ago the editor was
taken with a very severe cold that
caused him to be in a most miser-
able condition. It was undoubtedly
a bad case of Ia grippe and recogniz-
ing it as dangerous he took immedi-
ate steps to bring about speedy
cure. From the advertisement of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
the many good recommendations in
cluded therein, we concluded to
make a first trial of the medicine.
To say that it was satisfactory in its
results, is putting it very mildly,
indeed. 1t acted like magic and the
result was a speedy and permanent
cure. We have no hesitancy in re-
commencing this excellent Cough
Remedy to anyone afflicted with a
cough OF cold in any form. The
Banner Of Liberty, Labertytown,
Maryland. The 20 and 80 cent sizes
for sale by Druggists and General
Merchants in Pike county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08
MeAL low Dad.
Tho Pioneer OF Prolabition Passes Away
nc His Home Tn Maine,

at His Home IN Maine.
Portland. Me. Oct 4.-General Neal
Dow died at his residence in this city
at $3.50 Saturday afternoon. The end
Of the venerable reformer was a peace
ful one, and he retained consciousness
until an hour before he died. recognize
ing his children, who We're gathered a,
his bedslde. General Dow's death was
due to the inarmities Of age. Neal Dow
was born Ia Portland, Me-, on March
20 1904 His father was a tanner, and
young Dow learned that trade.
Neal Dow was most widely known as
the author Of the Maine prohibition
law but was also identified with the
temperance movement throughout the
country.
An unheeded appeal made by him to
a saloonkeeper not to sell drink to a
friend who was becoming a drunkard
Is said to have started Mr.. Dow in his
great lifework against the liquor traffic.
This was 80 years ago. He gave up
his business and, getting into "a buggy,
drove back and forth throughout the
entire state OF Maine, speaking and dis
uibuting tracts and pamphlets. most Of
them written by himself
His zeal never tagged. For ten years
In winter and summer. by day and by
night. he drove his buggy over the
rough roads Of Maine. Then ne re-
turned 10 Portland and became mayor
This was In 1851. A few months later
he prepared a bill ana sent Il 70 the
legislature. 1t became law In his
own words, That bill outlawed liquors
kept for sale and doomed them TO seiz-
ure on sight, to eonhscation and de-
struction"
The LIQUOR traffic received a death
blow ia Maine. In the rural districts Il
ceased altogether. while in tne larger
towns the traffic was lessened 10 s per
cent Of It's former proportions
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08
THURN's CONF EsoIUN.
ALLEGED CONFESSION MADE TO A
FELLOW PRISONER.

Mrs. Mack writes 20 Martin Telling
Him He Has Talked Too Much and
II HAS Damaged rheir Case She Says
She Wants to Commit Suicide.
New York, Oct 6.-rhe web of evil
dence that has been woven around
Martin Thorn IN connection with the
charge against him Of the murder Of
william Guldensuppe was strengthened
yesterday by confession made to As
slstant District Attorneys Mitchell and
Rosaisky. It would appear that the
new thread Of evidence comes from a
Tombs prisoner who was one Of Thorn'a
cellmates.
The newly discovered evidence was
transcribed from stenographer's notes
yesterday afternoon, and when District
Attorney Olcott left his office the con-
fession was locked up In a safe and the
few who knew Of It's existence were in
structed to say nothing about It.
But the facts. as nearly as they can
be ascertalned. are these:
District Attorney Olcott received a
message on Monday from Frank Clark,
a prisoner in the Tombs, that he had
some very important Information that
he wanted to furnish the district at
torney. Mr. Olcott sent a messenger to
the Tombs to zee Clark, who has been
looked up nearly two months on the
charge Of forgery Clark is awaiting
trial
It is only possible TO give the sub
stance Of Clark's statement. Clark be-
gan by saying that he was one Of tht
FIVE men who were locked up in cells
% and 90 in the hospital ward Of the
Tombs when Thorn was brought ther,
a prisoner and placed In the same cell.
Thorn was very suspicious Of his fel
low ceilmates for several d6ys, Clari
said and had little OF no communica-
ton with them. AS the days passed
Thorn became more communicative.
Clark had an opportunity TO see those
who came to see Thorn. At times he
overheard the conversations that were
carried on between Thorn and the lat
ter's visitors.
During these conversations, CLARK
said. he heard Thorn go over the details
Of the murder Of Guidensuppe. Several
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08

DINGMANs FERRY, Oct. 4, 1897
EDITOR Press - Your Layton cores
pondent recently complimented me on
getting good.on ON " Lazy john" but
did not like my If as TO his remarks. l
only reported the truth for your columns,
and that is not getting off anything on
anybody. / do not believe my Lazy
john is inferior to his Honest John /
only wrotea partial history His Hon
est John" may have been bad in tho past,
but he may be a gentleman at home and
In his family and that is a good point. My
John is a sortof bully at home and nui-
sance in the neighborhood Why the chill
dron even do not want to go home while
he is around, and he prefers to exist on the
incomes Of others rather than work No /
he cannot be compared with any other
John it would be highly improper to do
so, for he would suffer by the contrast in
every particular Any place without such
q character ought to consider itself espoei-
ally fortunate, and keep praying a contln-
uation and future dolivorance from any
such calamity. Montague is blessed
place without such Johns.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08

The Oontrivanoe He Used In Making III.
Maps Presented to Miss Helen Gould.
The Sun says Lawyer Everett
Fowler of Kingston. N. Y, has pre-
sented to Miss Helen Gould, daugh-
Tor OF the late jay Gould, the wheel
barrow with Che odometer attach
ment used by her father during the
iifties in taking measurements of
roads in Ulster, Delaware. andoth
counties in this State when he was
making maps. Mr.. Fowler came
across this machine in She garrett Of
a farmers house. He added it TO
his collection, but learning that Miss
Gould had fondness for articles
owned by her father when youth
gave Ii to her.
Jay Gould judging by what old
timers say was a great pedestrian.
A former resident of Roxbury, Della
ware county, says that Gould
struck Catskill one Saturday even
ing some time about the year 1853
and walked from that village over
two ranges of mountains to Rox-
bury, distance Of more than fifty
miles, reaching his home before day
light
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08
MRS. NAcKs LETTER.
She Writes to Thorn and Tells Him He
Talks Too Much.

Talks Too Much.
Long Island City, N. Y. Oct. 6.--Mrs.
Mack, who Is In jail here, charged with
completely in the murder Of William
Guldensuppe, has written a letter to
Martin Thorn, her alleged accomplloe
and fellow prisoner, which may have an
important bearing at the trial of the
case. which begins Oct. IS.
Sheriff Doht and one Of the keepers,
after desperate struggle with Thorn
in his cell, managed to secure the re-
mains of the letter, which Thorn had
torn into-three pieces. and tfied to swal-
low when he learned that its existence
had been discovered.
The letter was In German, which, rem
dered into English, Isl II send you q
couple Of potatoes. If you do not care
to eat them perhaps the others will
Dear child, send me a fewlines a s to how
you feel Dear child, believe there is
little hope for US ! feel very badly this
afternoon. Send me a letter by your
sister OF by your brother-in-law. wish
they would procure US something so
that we can make an end Of our lives.
This would be the best. MY attorney
assures me that the evidence against
me IS aa strong as that against you and
that you have talked too much, which
injuries us both, for the proofs are on
hand"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-08
Group Quickly Cured

MOUNTAIN GLEN, Ark.-Our child
rem were suffering with Group when
we received a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Tt afforded
almost instant reief.-F. A. THORN
TON. This celebrated remedy is for
sale by Druggists and General Mer-
chants in Pike county.