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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

| He whose name or Matt Htted MIN
better than the shabby, shoddy gar
ments which hung about him in dispir-
tied. folds was short and square set and
stopping.
Yet he was not so old as age goes
Yet he was not so old as age goes
only IS, and as he told the man who
occupied the same bench, he had only
been on the road for ten years.
"I've been trampin' it for nigh on to
fifteen" said his companion, a man Of
about his own age, but whose dress
and person presented an appearance of
even more acute forlornity. Surely, no
two more unsightly human blots ever
disfgured landscape than these, who
lounged untidily on the benches of
Washington square, blind to the blue
and gold brightness of the carly morn
ing of one of the first Memorial Days
this city ever celebrated. Now and
then smart blue coated soldiers, with
pinks in their button holes, either sing
ly or in groups of two or three, stepped
rapidly through the square, too intent
on reaching the rendezvous where they
were to assemble for the grand parade
to waste glance on the two vagabonds
who had met, fraterniZed and exchanged
experiences and condolences within the
space of the last half hour.
Fifteen years at trampin' is as coed
as hundred,' continued the first
speaker, meditatiyely. Seems as if a
man gifts it inter his bones by then,
an it wouldn't be any good fer his own
self to want ter stop it, let atone other
folks. Now, I'd been On the road fer
five years when this war business broke
out. Directly it came went to Cana
dy. l wasn't goin' ter take 70 chances.
in fer it, an wen it was over l come
back and bummcd about the country
ever sence, without findin' things much
changed anyways from what they was
before. That's why don't take no in
terest in this here racket over Decora-
ton Day"
At that moment the thrilling music
of the fife and drum, as small de-
tachment Of soldiers wendell their way
down Walnut street, flashing the Stars
and Stripes in the eyes of the specta-
tors who instantly collected at doors
and windows, sounded in vivid contrast
to his speech, and in Matt Barlow's
dull face there f1ickered faint sparkle
of surprise. II don't feel that way
he said, hesitatingly; I'm kinder glad
there's Drawer men than-you an ME"
something had gotten into his voice
and made it almost inaudible Ito fight
for the country we're bummin' round
in; an I'm goin out to the cemeteries
to do honor to the soldiers, dead an
Twin, who did tiff there's any honor
to anybody in q Teller like me bein'
round anywheres. You see, it's differ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

"Now III memory let us fix
That we have entered 'W. =
Be thankful. too. that sire alive -
And drop from datc-line o."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

ne still cling to those 1deas'
and to us Tom is a waver-
ing, weakened individual, Joe
suggests reckless, pranksome
fellow whose heart is in the right
place and his tongue hung loose at both
ends, and John suggests the picture Of
a steady, solid, sober parsonage, who
seems bit of a prig until we think of
Henry, who creates about him an abb
solutely intolerable atmosphere OF
moral and spiritual snobbishness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
Vigor and Vitality

Arc quickly given to every part Of the body ~
Hoods sarsaparila. That tired feeling Is over.
come The blood is purified. enriched and
vitalzed and carries health to every organ.
The appetite Is restored aud the stomach toned
and strengthened. The nerves are fed upon
proper nonrishment and are therefore strong;
the brain Is cleared and the mind refreshed by
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

the undersigned he will hear something
to his advantage. The name and adj
dress of the American representative
of a well known English law firm fol-
lowed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
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--FCTN HE mans name
\N was Matt, and it
tE suited him. Great
At T. is the conjuring
- power of names.
>fter knowing dozens OF
nen whose characters flat
y contradict the idea we
ssociate with the names
,iyen them by undiscern-
ng sponsors in baptism,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Sister works too," the boy prattled
on, 'in factory, and she saves money
through the year to buy flowers for
Decoration Day. Then when all the
folks have gone away We put them on
fathers monument"
Matt Barlow reached out his hands
toward the bunch of limp roses and
fading mignonette which the girl held,
then as suddenly withdrew it. Keep
EN-" he said gruffly, almost violently.
Il thought wanted one, but don't"
That evening, as the stars and the
gas lamps began to twinkle in unequal
rivalry over Washington square, the
man who had been sleeping heavily on
one of it's benches opened his eyes in
response to slight shake. Instinc-
lively he felt in his pocket for his pipe
! while he inquired laconically:
"Back?"
eyes," said Barlow, closing his lips
tightly. But as has been said the 9TH
er was a man without curiosity, and he
asked no other question than:
"Haven't got a bit of paper I could
light my pipe with, have you?"
Eyes, l have" A crumpled news.
paper slip was taken from his pocket
book, twisted up and tossed to the man
on the bench, and then Matt asked:
Say, if you amt going to use thai
card, could have it,"
what card? Oh, the charity burel
thing! Ye amt goin' out west on Z
farm, are you? Might as well be dead
as workin', an buried as on farm"
II am dead an buried said Matt
Barlow, slowly. AN got monument
raised over me-"
Philadelphia Press.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
BIG FAILURE AT KEOKUK.

Iambleton Mills Have $4,000 and Owe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
THE SEELEY DINNER.
Police Officials Say 1t Will Not Go Before toe
Grand Jury.

New York. Jan. Pit has been de-
cided not to present the case of the
Seeley dinner to the grand jury as was
at first the intention of the district at
torney. There has been two conferences
within the past two days between the
district attorney and the police officials,
and. after some talk. it has finally been
decided to let the matter drop SO far ds
the district attorneys Office is con-
cerned." That is what prominent po-
lice official said.
District Attorney Olcott. when asked if
the Seeley dinner case would be taken
before the grand jury said: "As soon as
receive the testimony taken in the po-
lice investigation | will turn it over to
one OF my assistants. who will go over
it very carefully. He will then submit
to me brief summary. 1t depends upt
the result of the review of this evidence
in this Office whether or not the case
will be taken before the grand jury.
IF l take any action it will be agall5.
all who can be proved to have violated
the law. From what has been published
regarding the case. it would seem to me
to be Il very serious one and | cannot
say that the evidence brought out will
not be submitted to the grand jury.
II should be sorry if / found l could
not reach the guests If the evidence
should show that they went to the dinner
with a knowledge of what they were to
see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

Bath. the entire proceeds to so to the
family of the deceased.
Fred Doe on the ball field and Fred
Doe on the polo surface is not the Fred
known him personally for the past Il
years from the time in Gloucester when
he ran Jack Gibson. the champion Eng
tish spr IL, AL hN7Xard race; Gibson
try town. under the name of Harvey. and
he INDUCED the sporting fraternity in the
little mill town to back him against Doe.
who at that time had just come into the
possession of an inheritance.
Doe was square sport. strictly tenn
perate as he has since been. He backed
day of the race $500 was posted, $3.50 IL
side. The money was placed in the Glou-
cester Daily News office. The articles of
agreement called for match race of 100
ter, and John Harvey of Ipswich.
The money was placed in the safe of
the News office on Duncan street, and
the writer, then a reporter on the News.
was delegated to sit on top of the safe
all night before the race to see the NO
body moved the safe.
Herbert Nichols. the city editor of the
News. was the referee. Over $1,000 in pets
We're held by Gloucester sports.
The race was to be run at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon. That morning. Jim Keen
an. the famous sporting man of Boston,
now deceased. but who in life was the
prime hacker of John Teemer in his fam
Gus race for the championship single
scull race of the world with Jake eau
daur at Lake Maranacook in later years.
telegraphed young Doe to look out; that
Harvey was a ringer that his name was
Gibson. the famous English runner.
When the men faced the scratch. Doe
flashed the dispatch in Harvey's face,
Harvey (Gibson) didn't deny the accusa-
ton.
Il won't run he said.
But you've got to- replied Doe.
I'll be id if ! do replied Harvey.
Il guess you will said Doe. as he .fin-
| gered the hip pocket in his tights. from
which a glistening object protruded.
| Are you going 10 disappoint this crowd
| of people who came to see the race
There were at least 500 people present
Harvey (Gibson) saw the force of the
| argument and agreed. Herb Nichols
| fired the pistol and the writer held the
tape and stood by the timer at the other
end. Young Doe beat the English crack
and split on 10 seconds, and although
| there was "a charge of intimidation
| against Doe. and Lawyer Donahue
| threatened to take the matter to the
| courts. Fred Doe took the $500 and the
| Gloucester sports took about $1,000 of Fps
witch money. Doe donated his purse 10
the benefit of his trainers and his friends.
Portland Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

When the freight train from Malta
wamkeag for Bangor, Thursday morn
ing. arrived at Lincoln, well dressed
man stepped aboard. He was consider
ably out of breath and made the re-
mark in the station where he purchased
his ticket that he had been obliged to
run in order to catch the train. He
entered the car. passed along to one
corner and sat down. The train had
hardly got in motion before the man
leaned back. closed his eyes and ex-
pred before Conductor Skillings had
taken his ticket. A search of his
clothes revealed the sum of $35.47. and
a letter addressed to Wilmont III. Deer
ing, Lee. The body was consigned to
the care of coroner and physician at
Enfield. His death is supposed to have
been due to heart failure. The deceased
looked to be 40 years of age. and his
ticket had been purchased to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23

the game, and climax was reached
when Gardiner left the floor after
Houghton had been ordered out of the
game. 1t is possible that Gardner
might have secured four goals in the
third period and won the game, If nc
fouls had been called; but we thinl
all will agree that the chances in thai
direction were exceedingly small
Now, gentlemen, if polo games be-
tween the two cities are to continue II
is imperative that the Journals sug.
gestion, made at the start. should be
acted upon. Get the best referee that
it is possible to find in Maine outside
of the two cities, and let him officiate
at all future contests between the two
teams. 1t will be impossible to secure
an infallible man. He will probably
come in for more or less criticism at
all times from the friends of the de-
feated team: but he will at least be
free from any suspicion of local
prejudice. The sooner the fact is rec
ognized that the home referee" sys-
tenn is an all around monumental
funk the better it will be for the good
OF the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
The Story Of
Puritana.

Prof. Dixi Crosby, n. D., II. D.,
who for thirty-two years was at the
head of Dartmouth Medical College,
belonged to the famous Crosby family
OF physicians, which for several gener.
atoms has furnished moro distin-
guished medical men than any other
family in America. His father was
DR.. Asa Crosby, Of Dartmouth, who
procured the charter of tho State
medical society, Of which he was for
thirty years conspicuous member;
one brother, DR.. Josiah Crosby, in
vented the invalid bed and the method
Of making extensions Of fractured
limbs by adhesive strips; another
brother, DR.. Thos. r. Crosby, was
chief surgeon in Columbian College
Hospital during the war, and later
professor Of animal and vegetable
physiology at Dartmouth College;
while DR.. Dixi Crosby himself was
the inventor and discoverer Of various
important Improvements In medicine
and surgery, including Q new and
unique mode Of reducing metacarpo-
phalangeal dislocation, opening Of alb
scess at hip-joint, etc., etc.
At the early age of twenty.four his
extraordinary skill and success in over.
coming disease had already attracted
the attention Of medical men through
out the world, and won for him the
highest honors. His greatest achieve.
ment was the discovery Of an original
method for perfecting and compound
ing in permanent form what has be-
come known as his "prize formula"
and which, under the name Of Puri-
tana, is legally protected.
The foundation Of this remarkable
medical discovery consists Of simple
New England roots and herbs, and tho
original fsmily recipe for it has de-
scendcd to the long line Of Crosby
physicians frsen their Puritan ances-
tors. Its peculiar vegetable compost
ton rendered it necessary to brew it
whenever needed in the early days of
Its history, and after tho scattering of
the Puritan families to remote locali-
ties, where the necessary Ingredients
were not to be found, many attempts
were mado to put it up in permanent
form, all OF which failed until DR.. Dixi
Crosby discovered means and methods,
the result oe which is: Natures Cure
compounded in the laboratory OF
Common Sense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
saaDsraetr.s RepoRr.
Increased Demand Tor Some Standard Articles
Give Renewed Courage.

| New York Jan. ESTABLISHMENTS. to-
morrow. will say: The most encourag-
| ing feature Of the trade situation. this
| week. is the increased demand from the
manufacturers for wool The decision
| of the print cloth manufacturers to
| curtail the output will emphasize the
recent sales of heavy surplus stocks
and promises a better market. To
these may be added an increase in the
volume of domestic bank clearings. the
general steadiness of prices and the
healthfulness of general trade in al
most all departments. Conservatism in
granting credits and the preference by
retailers and others to buy oftener, in
small quantities, continue to mark the
course of business as not before for
years. The demand Is increasing in
almost all lines. with few exceptions,
although very slowly. A radical i'm
provement in the near future. based on
a slow but healthful increase in the
consumptive demand, is. in absence Of
Unforeseen obstacles, almost a GER
tainty.
Commercial travellers are reported
very generally out on the road The
volume of business continues small
and collections in many instances un-
satisfactory. The more active demand
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
ON PACIFIC RAILROADS.
Attorney General Harmon Refers 10 Them in
His Annual Report.

Washington. Jan. 22.--In his annual
report Attorney General Harmon re-
ferring To Pacific railroads, said in
part: II have grave doubts as to the
ability of the government to preserve
the present situation much longer.
think unless the pending funding bill
be passed and accepted, the govern
ment should endeavor to secure terms
for it's appearance in court in the way
of an assurance of such a bid on the
property in case of judicial sale as will
secure to it a fair realization of the
value of it's lien. If this be not done
and the government should he COM
PEELED to prosecute it's own interests,
or required to appear and set up it's
claim in the pending cases. the ben
eft of position so long maintained may
be largely lost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
POLO NOTES.

Thomas MCGOWAN has resigned his po-
sition as captain of the Gardner polo
team, and Barney Doherty the plncky
charge of the team on the floor. Doherty
has all the qualities for a successful cap
tain. He knows the game thoroughly. Is
an experienced player, is popular with
the men. and a mighty good fellow.
The Kennebec Journal says: Jack
O'Melia has been appointed to ofiiciate
as referee for Augusta Yes, Jack
will be for Augusta all right.-Rock-
land Star. That is unkind. Jack s
work has been fair and impartial
Kennebec journal. Jack gave the AL
amedas fair show at Augusta last
week, surely.-Bath Times. Thank
you.
Lewiston Journal: The Portlands Were
given the worst defeat that they nave
three Ye gods. Manager Burnham. and
after this defeat you have the nerve 10
go home and stack your team up against
the Baths and on the next night against
the New Bedfords of the National
League! What have the supporters OF
the game in Portland done to deserve TINS
humiliation? Ten goals to three! Made
monkeys of in Lewiston. That is the
plain Anglo-SaXon of the deal. Ten goals
TO three. It,seems like dream that with
Dawson. Jordan, Furbush and Whipne
we SlOulQ De SO cITcuIHNeIttu Oil tiiC
floor of LewiSton's City hall
From every point of view the ending
of last nights polo game is to be de-
piored. In the opening game of the
series between the two teams at Gar
diner we braved the displeasure of Au-
gusta enthusiasts-who asserted that
their team had been robbed-to give
Referee Bardsley the benefit of the
4 Al.
| At the same time we did express the
very emphatic opinion that if the game
| was to prosper in the two cities, and
| be the financial success that 1T was
sure to be. if properly managed, 1t was
of vital importance that first-class
referee from some third city, who could
net be accused of local bias, should be
employed to officiate in all games be-
tween the two cities Subsequent
games have emphasized this sugges-
| ton, The contests between the two
cities have been characterized by con-
! slant wrangling. Each team has wor
| it's home games, and on every occasion
the defeated team has attributed its
loss to the home referee. We
confess that we do not see how
! this could be well claimed, last night
Even if the claim of the Gardiner mer
that O'Melias work as referee was un-
fair were true, the fact remains thai
he lost Gardiner no goals, for the sim
! ple reason that they won none to lose
, In the nearly two periods played Au'
| gusta won three goals by hard, clear
drives. Gardiner failed to get a bal
by Hackett. who played his position
brilliantly. Augusta patrons declared
with considerable emphasis. tina
O,Melia's work was entirely fair, while
Gardiner men were squarely emphatic
in asserting the contrary. Feeling rur
high-too high in fact for the good o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
Founded GreenhaIge Club

Boston. Jan. 22.-Nearly a hundred c.
the personal and political friends Of the
late Governor Greenhalge met at tt.
Parker house last night and formed the
Greenhalge club. General +. r. Champ
lin, warm friend of the late governor.
presided. and stated that the object OF
the club was to revere his memory. The
officers of the club were then elected as
follows: President. General Curtis Guild
Jr.; vice president. General E. X.
Champlin; secretary, Colonel w. NJ
Bunting; treasurer, W. r. Evans; ex-
ecutive committee. the vice president
George f. Lawton. w. F. Ryder
Colonel Charles Kenny and Lucius Tut
tie: auditors. General A. o. Davidson
and c. H. Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Robert L. Taylor, Thursday, at Nash
vile. for the third time, was inaugur-
ated Governor of Tennessee.
The ballot taken in the joint session
of the Legislature at Pierre. s. D..
Thursday. give Pickler (Rep). 80;
Kyle, SO; Loucks, Is: Goodykoontz, Z;
Plowman. u; Bowler. 1; Keller, /;
Palmer. l..
One ballot was taken at Salt Lake,
Utah. Thursday. for senator without
result. The vote stood Thatcher, 81:
Henderson. 10: Rawlings. IA. The
Republicans and Populists scattered
their votes among several other NOM
inees.
John l.. Sullivan, who is i'll at the
Manhattan house. New Bedford, Mass,
was much more comfortable. Thurs
day. but is still confined to his bed. He
has not yet taken nourishment. He is
permitted to see his friends and his
wife and sister, who arrived. Wednes-
day. are now with him. By next week
it is expected that he will be able to be
out.
The American Ayrshire Breeders AS
scciation of the United States held its
annual meeting at Albany, N. T..
Thursday. A paper on The Structure,
of the Cow as Indicative of Dairy
Quality" was read by DR.. George M.
Twitchell of Augusta, Me. The treas
urer's report showed membership OF
about $50 and balance of $4,000 in the
treasury.
Soon after the Senate convened at
Albany, N. Y, Thursday, Gov. Blacks
private secretary presented message
from the Governor nominating MEM
bers of the greater New York commits
sion. and upon motion of Senator can
tor they were confirmed. Members Oh
the greater New York commission
were recess appointments made by
Governor Morton.
Two ballots We're taken in the Leg
islature at Bots City. Idaho. THURSDAY.
for United States senator. The secoho
ballot: Ballentine Rep.). &c; Doboius'
&c; Nelson. Pop), It, The Democrats
voted for Nelson. There is a feelne
that if the Populists do not soon put
up a man who can. by the aid OF tne
Democrats. be elected. Dubois VIII
capture the prize.
The barge Independent of Bath. Me-
with 430O tons of coal, Newport news
for Boston, in tow of the steam luz
Triton, had a rough experience
Wednesday night. between BLOCK IS
land and Gay Head, in the heavy eas'
to southeast gale and rough sea. She
lost her sails, washed the tarpauii"s
from the matches. started her dechs.
and lost everything movable from ner
decks. The two after bulkheads IN tue
hold were carried away and portion
| of the cargo shifted aft Her wafer
closet pipe was broken. causing 'he
vessel to leak. When she arrived a.
Vineyard Haven. Thursday mornine'
she had several feet Of water IN .ne
hold. A diver stopped the leak ana 'ne
barge is being pumped out by her own
pumps. She will proceed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-23
Will Cure Rheuma-
tism in every Con-
ceivable Form.
1000 Bottles Of his World Re.
nowned Rheumatism Cure will
be Presented Free to all
Sufferers.

Word has been received in this city
that the celebrated DR.. Frost is coming
|" Augusta, this week. and will give our
rheumatic citizens immunity from the
dread disease. as he has in New Haven.
Hartford, Boston. Portland. and other
New England cities this season.
DR.. Frost's miracles. for such they
appear to be, are almost countless, as
well as astounding. In Providence he
cured Rowland Afford who had lain
in bed nineteen months from chronic
rheumatism. and had been declared in
durable by the Rhode Island Hospital
and nine city doctors.
The grand test in this city will take
place on Tuesday the Goth inst. at the
Office of the Kennebec Journal. when
1000 bottles Of DIR. Frost's rheumatism
Cure, will be handed free to every suf-
ferer who applies