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The times., 1897-03-22

The conversation then became general
with 'wEiskers' the topic. He who has
intimately known the prominent actors in
several Congresses at last advanced:
The most carefully kept beard and the
handsomest whiskers of this session were
exercised from infancy by the salt breeze {
of Puget Sound, and irrigated by the
moisture-laden atmosphere of that won
derful section of our country Such
tention anywhere, and most especially in
assemblages where ladies are present. This
particular heard has received the daily
and hourly attention of James Hamilton
Lewis, one OF the most polished and fin
ished public speakers OF America, and a
prominent attorney of the coast With
those whiskers, tell you, together with
his scholarly abilities and attainmeDts, the
new member from Washington will create
favorable Impression before his first
term ends or I'm greatly mistaken"
''Of course, he is a Populist?'
As far as the whiskers, yes. lie has
always been stanch Democrat, but was
elected on a fusion ticket. Upon the ballot
that nominated Arthur Sewall for Vice
President DIT Chicago, James Hamilton
Lewis received seventeen votes, those com
ing from Oregon, Washington, and Ala
hama. When he first went to Seattle, he
worked as a 'longshorcman To secure the
money TO study law He'll he heard from,
can tell you"
The times., 1897-03-22

Mr.. c. A. Stearns,a merchant OF Boston,
is at the National. While enjoying an
after-dinner cigar yesterday, he remarked
to Il party OF companions: In Massa-
chusetts we have a postInistress who
need not fear removal, because of changes
in the Government Administra ton. she
is Miss Louise Imegen GHiney, the we'll
known authoress, and she presides over
the office of village near Boston. She
is about to bring out u new book with
the odd title OF Patrins, meaning a gypsy
tran. Miss Quincy has two huge dogs
of which she is extremely fond, and who
are nearly always to be found on guard
while their mistress is engaged in writ
ing her charming poems and bright essays"
The times., 1897-03-22
CLEANED FROM THE LOBBIES

They were discussing the political career
OF the Hon. Marcus Alonzo Hanna-past
and prospective future-as they lounged
i'll the room on the street floor of a
prominent hotaI thutIis forbidden on the
Sabbath to all but a favorite few, because
OF police restri9ious.l
Il understand" s1id one of the gentle
men. that the wing of the party inCleve-
land opposed to Mr. Hanna was success
fui in their effmt To re-nominate Mayor
McKisson.''
THAT amounts to but little" replied a
companion, who had visited Cleveland
before the inauguration, 'McKisson can
never down Hanna In his own town be-
cause he is smooth shayen. l tell you
that he hasn't the whiskers for really
interesting fight for municipality"
The times., 1897-03-22

A Southern attorney who is visiting
Washington because he is a Republican
and this is a Republican Administration,
was entertaining a few friends at the
Ebbitt, yesterday, with anccdote and
reminiscence. When l was a young,
struggling attorney l frequcnted the po-
lice court i'll New Orleans. | recollect
one day of hearing the evidence Of a
prisoner, an Italian. portion OF which
/ have always remembered. An attorney
asked him what the police officer had
said to him when making the arrest.
He told me to go to - replied
the witness.
Well, what did you do?'
~ obeyed him. l went straight to the
police station
The times., 1897-03-22

..I have the greatest admiration for
Gen. Newton NJ. Curtis, who is slated
for the position of Assistant Secretary
of State" said a well-groomed lounger
at the Arlington yesterday. He was a
hero during the war and brave general
As he is six feet and three inches tall,
and was usually in the front ranks,
cannot conceive how he escaped stopping
some of the bullets that flew high over
the heads of the ordinary soldiers
The times., 1897-03-22

Mr.. George H. Brennan. an old news
paper man, formerly connected with the
Boston Globe, is at the Regent. Mr..
Brennan is at present manager for Thomas s
E. Shea and his theatrical combination.
While in Canton q few days after the
election, Mr.. Brennan received the assur-
anee of President Mckinley that, if pos
sihle, he would attend the performance of
the Man o Wars Man" in Washington.
The play will be presented for the first
time in this city tonight at the Grand
Opera House. Besides the President. Sec
retary Long and other high officials are
expected to attend.
''It is not generally known" said Mr..
Brennan at the hotel yesterday, THAT
President Mckinley is interested some
what in high class theatricals. He is part
owner OF the Canton opera house, and his
brother-in-iaw, Marshall Barber, also con-
trolls a large block Of the stock"
The times., 1897-03-22

The visiting clergyman returned TO his
hotel after having delivered sermon in
the forenoon. IN the dining-room he
recognized the face of one who had occu-
pied one Of the front pews at the service.
Approaching him with Il pleasant. smile
the minister said:
How did you like my sermon on etern-
ity?"
Sermon? Why it seemed more to me
like an object lesson"
The times., 1897-03-22

Little BOYS New Sailor Suits, strictly
all wool and fine quality; gray, brown,
and navy blue cloths; every SUIT ricnly
and tastefully braided.
The times., 1897-03-22
$S.75 to $11.75

Girls 2-pieCe Blouse Suits, of atwood
navy blue serge: ribbon and cloth trim
mings; also prettily braided: vest front,
laced with cord; lined skirt; deep hem;
extra belt. Sizes to IL Each (aO
cortliug to siZe}
The times., 1897-03-22
$1,000 to SIPS

Girls Refer Suits. Of stylish aIl-woOl
mixed cloths; lined skirts; double-breasted
jacket lined with silk: velvet collar. Sizes
6 to Il. Each taccording to sizel,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
SEA TRAGEDY
Continued from page ~


Rockland, Aug. 18-The news Of the
murder Of Capt. J. w. Whitman was
received with profound sorrow in this
city. where he has for many years made
his home. and where his wife and
daughter reside. The sad tidings were
conveyed to Mrs. Whitman by Charles
Bicknell a warm friend OF the deceased.
Mrs. Whitman. who is of very delicate
health was terribly overcome. She
hardly seemed to realize the truth and
said that she had hopes that 1t was all
terrible mistake. She lamented the
fact that she had not taken the trip
with him seeming to think that II she
had the fatality would not have &C.
Cured.
Capt. Whitman was man ~ years
OF age. He was a native of GuisbOrO.
N. S., and began to follow the sea when
very young. For several years he
sailed from Gloucester as captain Of a
fishing schooner. After he moved to
this city he went captain of the fishing
schooner Grace Young and for two
years he sailed this vessel in most
able way. He then went in the schooner
Addie Snow and then in the Eugene
Borda and later in the three-masted
schooner Hattie Marsh. After making
several trips in this vessel he bought a
share in the schooner Oliver Pecker
and up to the time of this frightful
murder he has been one of the most
successful captains of this vicinity. He
was a man of good character and much
beloved by all. "a captain who was al
ways on the go and his vessel was
never lying idle if anything possible
could be obtained for business. He was
a daring and capable captain and had
gained for himself a wide reputation as
being one Of the most competent mas
tiers that sailed from these parts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
GREAT ELECTRICAL DISPLAY
Welcomes the International Association Of
Fire Chiefs 10 New Haven.

New Haven, CT. Aug. 17.-Fully so.
900 people witnessed, tonight, on the
Old Green, or Central square. the great
est electrical display ever given in New
England. The illumination was in
honor of the visit of members of the
International Association of Fire
Chiefs, whose 25th annual convention
opened, today. Strung upon hundreds
of wires were over 1000 electric globes.
while at either end of the square was
an arch upon each of which was 800
lights.
At S O'clock the fire alarm sounded
the signal and Instantly the entire park
was flooded with light. In the cenar
of the park was mammoth fixed
piece. which when lighted, displayed
the words welcome. Fire Chiefs
The illumination caused a postpone
ment of the evening session of the Fire
Chiefs convention.
At this afternoons session a paper
reviewing the progress in the service
of fire fighting was read by Chief
Damrill of Boston. and later Chief Nc
Afee of Baltimore addressed the con-
vention upon the best means to protect
firemen from smoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
MAINE GUN CLUBS
Having Successful Annual Meet in
Hospitable WaterviIIe.
The Hosts Were Nests In Themselves on State
Championship.

Waterville. Aug. 1S.-(SpeciaD.-The
first day OF the annual meet of the
Maine Gun Clubs has been a good one
both in point of attendance and for
weather. The sky has been partly over
cast, stiff breeze was blowing on the
quarter but with all the day was a
good one. The largest number Of
marksmen that ever got together in
Maine are in the city and participating
in the contests. Teams are here from
Portland, Richmond, Gardiner. Bath.
Lewiston and the greatest interest is
manifested in the meet. We promised
not to bother with anything more than
the State team championship and we
took that over the Portland boys by
eight points. Major Reid says he is
satisfied to now let the individual cam
pionship go to some other individual for
Waterville has enough honors to last
for another year. but if anything should
happen and the badge remain here with
the major we should not be disap-
pointed. 1t was not until the last team
had their turn at the points that we
would accept the team contest. we de-
sire that that should be understood
now. Appended is the score of the 10
contests worked off today:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Officers, Libby. King. Roderick. Romeo.
Perry, Bushey and Martin.
The management of the show has
the thanks of the great crowd for the
promptness In which the parade was
formed and sent away. Heretofore
there has always been long and tedi-
GUS wait on the street. but Wednesday
morning the head Of the column passed
the Journal Office at 9.45. The parade
was long and interesting from the out
riders to the steam calliope. The
horses attracted considerable attention
from the fact that they were all fine,
sleek looking animals and the drivers
as well as the horses were well groomed.
There was not an Objectionable feature
about the parade and 1t was on the
whole as good an advertisement as the
management could ask for.
The performance in the afternoon
and evening was all and little more
than the show had advertised. The pro-
gramme was a long one and the people
were kept constantly at 1t from start
to finish. The show came as adver-
tised performed all that it advertised,
brought a lot of money to town, took
away a lot Of money, we had our mon
ey's worth and are satisfied. We are
now saving up our cOppers for next
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The assessors have completed 81,
work and turned their list Of taxes s,
De collected to Collector Page. TIA
valuation OF property was $3,3l2.ell
and the rate Of tax is 2.l5 per ceas
Among some OF the heaviest taxpayer,
are: Copsicook Paper Co. NllS.lg.
Hollingsworth & Whitney Paper Ca.
1861. 46; Richards Paper Co, $eo2s. n,
II. w. Jewett 4 Co.. $e23.s3; Westos,
Lewis. $736.16: J. s. Maxcy, S7l41o.
Mrs. 8. F. Patten, $729.29: II. r. cav.
yer. $53l.5S; South Gardiner Lumhsf
Co.. $796.25: N. M. Whitmore. s66s. n:
Lawrence Bros, $s4s.6l; J. Gray's&
Sons, $620.47; Gardiner Water Co, Ssis.-
80; r. H. Gardiner. Est. $5s4.es; Ding
ley Bros. 4sa48.5s; r. Danforts. $sos.4i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
BOOTS FULL OF noaeY.
An Old, Feeble Man With Over $l2, 900 On
Person Taken in Charge.

New York. Aug. IA man who said he
was Thomas AHussey. SC years of age. of
Ala. entered the American
Exchange National Bank, today, to de-
post some bonds. He was very feeble
and with trembling hands searched
through his leather wallet and his pock-
cts for some coupons. He could not find
them and the bank could not do business
with the old man. He was sitting on the
steps of the bank entrance when pO-
liceman of the Broadway squad saw him.
The officer noticed that the old man was
tired out, so he questioned him and nm
ally took him to the station house, where
the sergeant ordered the officer to search
him. The wallet disclosed $773 in money,
a return ticket to Montgomery, Ala, a
check on Drexel & Co., Philadelphia, for
81 $780, and an envelope containing ~ cou-
pOns clipped from some bonds which
were found in the old mans tall boots.
The officer took Mr.. Hussey to the Gen.
ter street police court, where the old man
told Magistrate Cornell that he had ar
rived in New York, last night. and had
stopped in a boarding house in Watt
street. He said he had relative in
Brooklyn. There was no charge 10 be
made against Mr.. Hussey. so the magis-
trate ordered the policeman to take him
to police headquarters. where steps
would be taken to find his relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
CREW nurlsous
And The Baiilsship Must Sail With We
Aboard d Her.

Portsmouth. England, Aug. f7.-There
is great excitement here over q most
extraordinary state Of affairs on board
the British battieship Royal Sovereign,
which is about to sail for three years
service with the Mediterranean squad
ron. The relations between several Of
the officers and the seaunen are acutely
strained.
The latter declare that they are suf-
feldng from a variety Of very serious
grievances, among which and especial
~ Objectionable is the deferring Of the
usual leave. Fifty men have deserted.
All the cells on board ship are full, and
the supply of irons is not sufficient tor
the large number undergoing punish
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
''Ths Terrible swedes Knocked ous.

Wheeling. w. Va, Aug. Thames
O'Leary knocked out Peter Peterson OF
Boston. "The terrible Swede." in two
rounds before the Metropolitan Athle-
tice Club here, tonight. The first round
was very lively. and the Swede broke
his hand with blow on 'Leary's head.
O'Leary landed several effective upper
cuts. In the second. after light ex-
change at short range the men separ-
ated. Then O'Leary feinted with his
left. taking the Swede Off his guard and
landed vicious right hook on the Jaw.
The Swede dropped like a log and al
though he struggled to regain his feet
he was counted out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
An Ideal DAY and Circus.


The management of the great Fore
paugh-Selis shows will have no reason
to find fault with their reception in this
city this year. There never was a bet
ter day for the show and the people
along the Kennebec, from this city to
Moscow took advantage of it to be
present. The morning trains brought
crowds from all directions and the
afternoon trains did the same. The
crowd was one of the largest ever in
town and 1t was well dressed, we'll
behaved crowd at that. There was
very little indication Of intoxication.
The visitors were handled by CITY
Marshal Call and his officers in an
admirable manner. The city marshal
had with him on the street the follow
ing officers: Deputy Marshal Woodbury..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

A Good Templar lodge was organized
recently at Auburn. ~
Hancock District Lodge. /. o. q. I.
will meet with Eden Lodge at Eden
Thursday. Aug. 2e.
st. Crofx Lodge Of Good Templass
was instituted recently at Calais with
a good membership.
1t is reported that a lodge OF Good
Templars WIN be organized at VIM
throp the coming fall.
The Androscoggin District Lodge. !.
0. G. T.. will be held Wednesday. AuR.
Is. with LivermOre Lodge. Livermore.
Sagadahoc Lodge. Good Templsrs.
Bath. now has GO members in gpod
standing and is one of the growing
lodges.
Webster Lodge No. 139. /. O. q. r..
Parkman. recently installed officers for
the ensuing quarter. The lodge re-
ceived five new members.
Grand Superintendent OF Juvenile
Temples. Esther G. Nunson, through
the Temperance Record, protests
against such names as Little Doves.*
'Babbling Brook" and Bright Eyed
Midgets'' for the bands OF little folks
under her charge. "The boy who b.
longs to the Young Crusaders i. she
says. feels himself about six, inches
taller and five years older than the boy
who belongs to the Little Crusadert;''
and to call him Rosebud or 4
Daisy. when he thinks himself white
oak. or Maine pine. Is not always en-
to his manly pride. or his
sense Of fitness Of things.
The August session OF Knox District
Lodge of Good Templars was held It
recently. The, delegates
were welcomed by w. e. Overlook, y.
D.. Of Prescott Lodge with appropriate
responded to by A. c. Hamt-
ton. district templar. An encouraging
letter was read from Grand Chief Tenn
plar Rogers of Richmond. 1t was de-
cided to have the lodges visited and I'M
spected in January to give them SUM-
Gent time to prepare to win the prise
banner now held by Ocean Wave Lodge
It Port Clyde. The location of the next
session to be held on Nov. 10, was left
With the council. At the evening ses-
sion the members of Prescott Lodge
gave short entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

1t was smart old lady from the
country who visited Waterville, yes
terday. to do shopping. She was a
stranger in the city but had heard of
one or more of our merchants, and was
seen looking for shop sign. 1t evil
IDENTIFY was too tresome work to walk
along the sidewalk and cramp her neck
looking high for signs. so, in spite IF
the fact that the streets were filled
with teams, electric cars and SO on, she
took to the center of Main street, and
proceeded along until she found thu.
desired store. Every driver looked out
for her and she got along finely, thank
you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
RUIZ, CARDS, PISTOLS.
The Victim d Cards Iasultsd Kills His Twa
compaaisns.

the Times from Pineville, KY, says:
James Felts. Caleb Hatfield and Joe Mall
lard, all young men of this neighborhOod
camped in Chads Gap. near Pineviile,
Sunday night. They played cards ali
Hatfield and ,Mallard had won all or
Felts' money. They then proposed that
the card game break up and that a drink
be taken before continuing across the
mountain. They drank, but Mahard
threw the contents OF the jug In Felts'
face and told him to leave them. The
latter then drew his pistol and opened
fire, killing both Mallard and Hatfield.
The latter Is related to the notorious
Cap Hatfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
FAIRFIELD.

Fairfield had a little circus of it's
own, Wednesday afternoon. Down on
Water street, two women. one of them
intoxicated. rot into a controversy
which resulted in a hand to hand con-
fiict. 1t was lively for several minutes
and the air was blue with words highly
tempered, and the fight ended when the
women became exhausted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

In hpying medicines a. in other mat.
tiers. It is economy to get Hoods Sar-
saparilla because there Ii more medici-
nal value in Hoods Sarsaparilla than
IN any other. Every bottle OF Hoods
sarsaparilla contains 100 doses and viii
average. taken according to directions.
70 last q month, while others last but q
fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The electric cars made regular trips
of every Is minutes between this city
and Fairfield, yesterday, to accommo-
date the crowd attending the unload
ing of the circus, the parade and the
show itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

CITY Marshal Call desires the Journal
to. say that he never in his life saw
a more orderly gathering than that of
yesterday. He also says the crew OF
men employed by the show cannot be
excelled for quiet and courteous
crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Moosehead Lake is getting to be more
popular than ever. Another excursion
will he made to the lake from Portland
and way stations. The train will ar
rive at this station at 9.57. Two hours
will be passed at Kineo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Officer jackson was taken ill about
the time he was relieved from duty
Wednesday morning. The attending
physician says that the trouble is from
Chill and will not prove anything
serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

That was grand metropolitan effect
that the city marshal gave in the dis
play of police, yesterday The force
was efficient and the crowd was KEEP:
in the best of order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The Waterville Military Band will go
to Lakewood Grove. Hayden Lake,
Madison, next Sunday. An excursion
will leave this station that morning,
running to Skowhegan, to connect with
the Electric cars for the lake, return
ing in the evening. CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

sometimes that will influence asWOm1u
to purchase at a particular stor6. n
A little price. of course. Ii alw6yn ~
inducement. That is the prevailing
state of things here. but big val16 4
added. Little special attention on ~
part of the sales people Is also app}e!
'ciated. We endeavor to please IN thls
respect too.
Indeed we take q pardonable pride II
our store keeping. The stock a. pty
Goods. Wash Fabrics. etc. In - con-
plete and attractive 4 style that -
have no hesitation in saying that tnia
Is the best place to buy. sss s:
JAaaGe n. LGlots = co.
1 HALLoWELl., asA9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19
Murdered by His Son.

hinshampton, N. Y. Aug. 17.-Frank
Dlckanson, aged about 60 years, was
murdered by his son at Cortland, to-
mgnt. shortly after 6 o'clock this
evening, Mr. Dickinson and his son
Leroy quarrelled. Finally the younger
Dickinson caught his father by the
throat and choked him to death. Inc
son was arrested and Is now in custody
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The very happy manner in which the
two important events in this city, yes
terday, were handled only verifies on,
claim to being the only city in the
State that can handle conventions upon
conventions and not get ratified. Why
everything that is good comes t1
Wateryille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

During portion of the parade, yes
terday, a little pug ran out into the stree:
and trotted along beside the baby ele-
pnant and created considerable amuse-
ment IL IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

The famous Jack @ronin. the street
hawker. who halls from over against
the Penobscot, is in the city for the
first time this year. and Of course we
are all glad to see him. He remembered
the Journal with sample of his wares,
yesterday. f>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-19

Oh, well, we are showing up pretty
we'll at the shooting tournament that is
going on up on Drummond avenue
Just watch for the results.