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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

FIRST-CLASS TABLE BOARD and
furnished rooms. also furnished front
parlor on first floor. Special rates to
transients. No. 62 Chapel street.
aug3dlm*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Table girls and hotel help wanted for
first class year around and summer ho-
tells in Maine; wages So to 81 per week; al
50 cooks, kitchen. pantry and laundry
help. kitchen men and bar tenders. Apply
at once to headquarters for hotel help.
The Maine Hotel Employment Agency, 80
Main St, Bangor Ne. Established lG
years. augi div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Wanted. to pay SIS for second hand. la
dies bicycle. A. +. Wood, 244 Water
street. aug3dIW*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04
WANTED.

ii. 4. RAND. 1i0 Bangor ST., Augusta.
wants to show the STANDARD RO-
TARf to all wanting sewing machines.
Repairs carefully attended to- Come to.
or send for me. aug4, dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Immediately, capable woman to keeI
house for n small family. Apply to c. r
Sanborn. No. 80 Granite St.
july30 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

TO dressmakers and others: | have
taken the general agency for Maine of
the magic scale, perfect Taylor system
VIII furnish scales by the dozen or less.
Agents wanted. Mrs. Lizzie Boyes. Old
Orchard, Me. aug5 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Table and kitchen girls for Old Orchard
Beach and man for market garden Liz
zie Boyes. Old Orchard, Me. Stamp for
reply. aug5.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Live, energetic business man mason
rreferred) as city agent; Augusta and vi
cinity, for one of largest Masonic acc1-
dent companies in the country business
not restricted to Masons. Plans most lib
eral in market; also desire reliable men
or women with good references in all
sections of Maine. To such who can pro-
duce business, rare chance offered and
large commissions given. Address, Adj
justor care Journal. Augusta.
july3l, d1w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Family washing and sewing and mend
ing. Inquire of Mrs. Martin Welsh. %
Bridge street aue3 DPS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Ladies. my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds OF anx-
ious women; l have never had a single
failure. no other doctor can say this:
longest cases relieved in two to Ave days
without fall: no pain. no danger. no In
reference with work, by mail, 81; all let
tiers truthfully answered. DR.. E. NJ Toll
man Co.. 40 fremont ST., Boston.
july7 de- W3moss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

REMOVED-The Crescent Street Laun-
dry has removed from Water street to
No. 10 Bangor street, East side. opposite
Chambers carriage shop. Orders may
be left at the following places: F. W.
Gannett, 104 State street; II. w. Plum
mer 30 Cony street; J. F. Dearborn, 80
Water street; Samuel Chute, 1872 Water
street: j. II. Nichols, SO Northern ave-
nue.; A. j. Libby, So Northern ave-
nue.; and Pinkham & Sherburne, 230 and
232 Water street. may11.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04
LOST.

A small blue enamel watch, with silver
fleur de lis on back. Finder please re-
turn TO this office, or Brunswick hotel
Gardiner. aug4d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

In cities and towns. good solicitors.
Bright men are earning big pay. Low
prices, reliable stock. Ellwanger & Bar
ry. Nurserymen. Rochester, N. Y.
iuly10 wed&satSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

In Augusta on Western avenue, ten
minutes walk from State street, one cot
tage house; six rooms finished, stable
20Xi0 feet; water from a never falling
well piped to house and stable two acres
of fine land; few apple and cherry trees
in bearing. For further information in
quire on the premises. Jas l. Bailey,
Western avenue. Augusta, Maine.
june1 ,d&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

The Captain Chapman farm. situate In
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge. Over 100
acres of land; buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
may6dj.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

FOR SALE AT A BARGAINING res
idence. "A Green street, of the late Rev.
S. G.. Sargent. Inquire Of c. c. Hunt. As
South Chestnut street. june4dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

A number of desirable. residences in
Augusta, Maine, varying in prices from
places in the suburbs of this city; one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston,
Maine. A number of farms in Kennebec
county, varying in price from $1,000 to
5000. Houses and tenements to let. T..
w. Whitehouse. Attorney, Augusta, Me.
iln1 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Miss E. B. Wellman has opened mil
linery business at No. % Pleasant street
and is prepared to attend to all kinds Of
trimming in the latest styles.
july5, dlmo'
MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyan is al AZ
Gage street, Augusta, Me. feb15. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

A pony team Pony weighs about 6pJ
pounds: sound and kind in every way;
harness and canopy top phaeton. newly
vanished and in good order. VIII be sold
at low price. Apply to Horace Cony,
Augusta, Me. junelSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

The public to save money by using the
new Windsor waterproof collars and
cuffs, rubber composition. Superior to
celluoid and equal to linen: examine
them. Maude NJ. Mosher, GO Cony ST.,
Augusta. july29 d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Furniture and undertaking business for
sale. Bargains in new and second hand
furniture and household goods. To those
obliged to look for caskets of any style,
cloth, wood or metallic: or collins, also in
stock robes and trimmings, | would say
that the goods will be sold at one-third
less than the usual prices until disposed
of. Charles r. Wells juyli, d1mo*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

If not cured of headache in one hour
and half, after taking powders, return
box and money will be refunded Ace
tine" is the name of these wonderful
powders for sale by all druggists.
iulySd1U-os
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04
TO LET.

House and stable at No. 80 Patterson
street. Suitable for one family or two.
Apply to c. b. Savage, Hospital street.
aIg2 ii WF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Two small house lots on Lincoln street.
Apply to Nellie Nj. Stevens, corner West
ern avenue and Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04

Hes awful nice. but that cuts no ice.
Buffalo Courier Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-04
FOR, SALE.

Milk route for sale; delivers rs quarts
daily Inquire of or address Casavant
Cloutier. Augusta. aug3,d2w*
The sun., 1897-08-29

paper spares nothing to obtain II. II may be
presented In an old.fashioned and crude man,
ner but IL Ia there all the same. ~ has nv iocai
nows worth mentioning, but that is fault that
can be ali eyed against all other London dailies
except the Mail Reporters, like those OF IEH
the police courts is done solely by couple OF
prehistoric news agencies, whose forms are spe
OF n metropolitan daily. But the work OF
the specials " is really mertorious. The IImes
still sells for pence or cents ~ m"k9s i9s
machinery is mostly constructed on the prem;
ises in Printing House Square. and nearly oil
the employees arc recruited from the tenant
farmers sons at Bearwood, the estate Of the
Walter family. The late John Walter left two
sons in the business. Ono is called Mr.. Wal
ter and the other "Mr. Godfrey The ;tmes
has given n great many peeraHes and other
family ike Mr. Gladstone, prefers the simple
prefix Mr." In fact, the late Mr.. Walter was
very fond of saying that there was no title In
England half so grandas that of proprietor OF
The sun., 1897-08-29

battle and It would have been without quarter
The cowboys were Pehing for q fight, but tho
action Of tho sheriff In riding forward and Hd.
vising against a fight prevented bloodshed. II
was supposed that the bank robbers were in
that party and the Sheriff was urged to permit
those men at any rate. but the sheriff declined
to sanction the movement, and both parties
separated and rode away. Besides the lost
cattle. saddle horses and work horses were re-
covered that had boen stolen from ranches. A
fne carriage team OF Senator Robert Taylor
was also recovered.
Thus tho situation remains practically un-
changed, and, though much stock was .recov.
cred In tho first roundup of the Hole.in'the-
Wall country, II will be no difficult thing for
the rustlers to replenish their stock. The off,
cials socm to desire not to make arrests, and
the cattlemen will have to start another In
vasion before they can hope to end this trouble
The sun., 1897-08-29
EGG BATTLES IN KENTUCkY.
THO Missiles Are Not Btrictiies. and It IL Posai.
bio to Scent the Battle from Anr.
From the Chicago Record.


From the Chicago Record.
SHARPsBURG, Ky, Aug. l9.-People of this
little mountain town have peculiar divertisse.
ment known as egg g-throwing." Formerly
Sharpsburg was the scene of many shootlngs
ana cuttings, but the boys amuse themselves
now by throwing eggs at one another. The eggs
cost but little more than did the 44.calibre
cartridges used In their Winchesters. and since
seriously wounded.
The heaviest battles occur on Saturday night,
Jlm strong 10 tho captain OF one ogg-throwing
band and Bill Eversole is the captain OF the
other. They have about twenty men each. Each
man has to provide himself with dozen eggs,
ana or course IL Is to his interest that he buys
no individual expects 10 be struck by his own
eggs, he does not require the dealer TO CANDLE
them. In this way the dealers in country produce
mere are able to realize at least cost price on
their sickest eggs.
Last Saturday nights battle was n glorious
one: The moon was shinin and the boys lined
up Tor the fray about o o'clock. Every member
tains did not throw. simply directing the move.
ments OF their men: Each man had his full
quota OF eggs when the battle began. The first
Noiley was thrown by Strong's men. and six
men on the Eversole side we're struck. Then
the EveTsoles began to throw eggs. and at their
nret yolley seven Strong men were marked, and
one egg carried away the cap OF Capt. Strong.
Then the throwing became indiscrimInate, and
no attempt at yolley work WAS made.
Tho sport did not cease until the entire 4s0
eggs were thrown. Nearly every man had been
plastered and the captains werc regular omelets
from head to foot, IL WAS decided that Strong 4
men won the fight. The Eversole company did
less liquid known AS " nioOnshine " were passed.
The most casual observer passing along the
street next morning could have told there had
been an egg battle. for the houses, sidewalks,
and shellA
The sun., 1897-08-29
"CHAPEL OF THE SEAS"
Most Wonderful Cave In tho World In the
south Pacific.
From the London Weekly Telegraph.

From the London Weekly Telegraph.
The most wonderful cave in the world is In
the island OF Tonga. in the South facnic. Hnon
called 1t "a chapel OF the seas" 1t is formed n
a rock that is almost surrounded by the ocean.
This rock is about sixty feet high. and broad
proportionately.
Many years ago boy, the son OF a native
chief was chasing huge turtle, when his game
seemed TO sink into the rock The lad watched
ana waited until the tide fell, disclosing smh,l
opening ~ tho rock about six feet under loss
water mark.
Diving boldly, tho young hunter entered ~"
aperture, and, 10 his surprise, came 10 lac -Ir,
iace INSIDE the rock. The rock WAS hu!lUN, ana
~ interior WAS found uftcrward, when 'hr hr
lives explored II with torches TO contain many
When attacked and followed by enruiIrs no
natives, who know the secret. leave lh".r 49,
noes, noes, plunge into the water. and dl~llirhI,
pearsnn ioes mnger, asionished at lh.if ith Gtbh IA
would suspect that the rock was h0lI9Ws
The sun., 1897-08-29

The Winners Cheered the Losers and the Cons
pliment Was Heartily Returned.


Prom the Boston Evening Transcript.
1t was an odd expression which the settle.
ment idea found for itself one afternoon al
Oysterville. when. during the recent holiday
time Of some South End girls q picked nine
from tho Lincoln House Club played against tho
accomplished and athletic young ladies from
that beautiful Cape Cod resort, Wiano Beach.
These Wiano girls 20 in for all sorts of sport,
and they have made an enviable reputation at
baseball. Miss Putnam is their captain. and
under her coaching they make many home run.
OF course. there was great excitement among
the girls at tho College Settlement House when
1t was learned that the Wianos would play with
them I'VE mustn't let them 'whitewash' tho
Lincons.' they exclaimed. AS the carriages
from Wiano rolled up to the ball field on tho
afternoon OF this exciting contest little sup
pressed shrieks Of delight came from behind tho
closed shutters Of the cabin. "All the swells'
clothes to do honor to the occasion and she and
many others succeeded nobly in representing
Boston styles as they are reproduced on Har-
:, All this was before the game WAS on. After
the Wianos and the Lineolns had begun tho
struggle on the diamond there was no mis-
the sympshss Of the yaToa.
women mines in the other Cape resorts, and Their
srends s h We're Jealous OF their reputation To be
SuTe sure liner there was no need Of anxiety. for they
perfectly acquainted with the by no means in.
the ball every time, and the wiano pitcher WAS
mistress Of some almost impossible curves: yet
on runs the Lincoln girls did admirable work.
score came out ls to lo-n favor. OF course. OF
tho better-trained team.
Quick as flash, however when the game WAS
over, the successful players rallied round their
sunbprned captain and gave nine hearty 'rahs
Tor the Lncolns. The Lincolns returned tho
compliment and gave their club call. Then tho
Wlano players drove off. and the Lincolns
turned 70 their cabin. talking excitedy and en-.
who could make such fine home runs.
The sun., 1897-08-29

There was not word about experience or ouali.
hcatiOns. Since then my friend h. . not heard
from the Times, but he is encouraged with the
faet that he has been an applicant only two
old and decrepit who sent in their names when
they were young and ambitious.
And yet the times remains the greatest pAper
Of them all. When 1t comes TO real news this
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
THE PIEHUNTERs' PROGRAM.
Pearson Revealing in Prominence Dur
ing the Civil Service Fiasco.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE spe-
cial committee of Republican Represen-
tatives in Congress who are seeking to
change the civil service law, held its
FIRST meeting to-day and outlined its ac-
ton. 1t was determined to divide the
work between two subcommittee, one
to draft bill changing the law and
another to gather evidence cm- the de-
fects of the present law, it's extension
beyond the original purpose of the law,
etc The purpose of the latter commit
tee IS to make clear to the House when
t'e subject shall core up that a change
is IMPERATIVE. Chairman Grosyenor
rar,ci as the subcommittee to frame
The bill Messrs. Hepburn, of Iowa;
Pearson. of North Carolina, and Evans.
of Kentucky, and as the Subcommittee
TO examine. into the defects of the law,
Nessrs. Tawney. of Minnesota; Odell,
of New York. and Steele, Of Indiana.
Their work will begin at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
col. MORRISoN's SUCCESSOR.

sss 3
81 The President will soon be called on to
nominate a successor to Colonel w. X.
Morrison, chairman of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. He is, by odds,
the best man on the Commission, and is
free from suspicion Of being fayorite
of the railroads. Writing Of his sue
eessor, the Springfield Republican says:
"Judge Paxson, Of Pennsylvania,
is said to be slated to succeed Will
liam r. Morrison, of Illinois. on the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Such AN appointment should not be
made. Judge Paxson is so much of
a railroad man that he left the Penn
sylvania Supreme bench to look after
the affairs of the Reading railroad.
Besides, his appointment would give
the far eastern States four Of the
FIVE members of the Commission"
He is Just about the size McKinley's
owners viii name.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
NOT "a DEMOCRATIC LIE"

When, a short time after the adjourn
rent OF the Legislature, The News and
Observer pointed out that law mad
been enacted for the punishment by me
and IMPRISONMENT Of all parties not pay
ing Their taxes by the term of court aftei
tho date when a sheriff is authorized t.
collect by slstraint, some of the Repub-
lean papers set up howl, even declar
ing THAI. no such law had been enacted
The following advertisements, inserted in
the Charlotte papers by Republican
nudge. who was a member of the last
Legislature, will settle the matter for all
time:
IMPORTANT TO TAX PAYERS
81 instructed the sheriff from the
bench this Monday morning to pre-
mare delinquent list of all parties moi
having paid their taxes by Saturday
night, the 18th inst, and to furnish the
same to this court. The list will then
Ie handed to the solicitor to be dealt
with according to law. The sheriff has
no voice in this matter.
THOMAS Fl. SUTTON,
Judge of the Criminal-Court.
Judge Sutton has stated the truth
plainly. 1.-THE sheriff has no voice in thu
matter" The act Of the Legislature il
mandatory"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
LUETGERT TRIAL BEGUN.
The Same Line of Defense to be foi-
lowed in Behalf OF the
Sausage Maker.

Chicago, His, Dec. IA. After two
weeks spent in securing jury, the sec
ond trial OF Adolph Luetgert, the bruly
sausage manufacturer accused OF muir
dering his wife, Louisa, was commenc-
ed before Judge Gary to-day. The court
room was crowded when the case was
called.
The prosecution, as in the former
trial. was represented by States At
torrey Deneen and Assistant States At
torney tMcEwen, while Luetgert had at
his side as his defenders Attorneys iar-
mon, Reise and Kehoe. Assistant
States Attorney McEwen made the
opening address for the State.
I His speec4,. which occupied the great
or part OF the session, did not dev.at"
much from the line he pursued III his ad-
dress at the opening of the former trial.
Attorney Harmon, for the defense
made his opening statement after ASSIST
ant States attorney NcFw7en bad fin
ished. The defense will rely upon the
soap-malV king theory to eynla'n the con
dition Of the watts following the night OF
the alleged murder.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
After coughs and colds

After coughs and colds
the germs of consumption
often gain a foothold.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites will not cure every
case; but, if taken in time,
it will cure many.
Even when the disease is
farther advanced, some re-
markable cures are effected.
In the most advanced stages
it prolongs life, and makes
the days far more comfort
able. Everyone suffering
from consumption needs this
food tonic.
soc. and $500, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
TERMS OF THE r. r. TRUCE.
The Seahoard and Southern Water Lines
to~Quit Fighting One Another

Baltimore, Nd, Dec, l4-It is an
.nounced that on December Goth the
York River Line of steamers viii re-
turn to the old rates from Baltimore 10
Richmond, in force before the rate war
between the southern Railway and the
Soaboard Air Line began. At the same
time 1.-THE Old Bay Line will withdraw
its service to Richmond. established in
competition with the York River Line.
The -Ynrk-River Line will also cease 10
compete for the Norfolk business against
the Old Bay Line. and will handle only
the through business of the Southern
Railway from that city. These changes
are part of the peace arrangement be-
tween the Southern Railway and the
Seaboard Air Line, chtrg
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
ONLY A DRUNKEN ROW.

Late last night it was reported that
woman had been murdered on East
Martin street. On investigation it turn
ed out that Emma Kope, drunken ne
gro woman, and a negro man were
fighting and Emma was yelling "Murd-
err" During the ''fracas" she threw
lighted lamp at him, but fortunately
it was extinguished before breaking
The man, who had broken into the
house, was arrested and taken to the
station house and the Hope woman was
summoned to appear before the mayor
this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Lima, Peru, Dec. IA, via Galveston,
resigned. The event has caused a SEN
sation.
Farmville, Va, Dec. 14-Mr. Andrew
Dowdy, a prominent young citizen of
Cumberland county, committed suicide
y sterday evening at his home, three
miles from the court house. He was
not more than 81 years old and. was un-
married.
Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 14.-Char1es
Emory Smith, editor OF the Philadelphia
Press, was the guest Of the Independent
Club at a dinner tonight. When cigars
and coffee were brought ON Mr.. Smith
was introduced and spoke on "The con-
sorship OF the press as factor in
modern political life."
Seattle, Washington, Dec. 14.-Tht
story that an Indian named AUX had
come out from Dawson city, bringing
the news that a large number of PEG
pic were fleeing from Dawson, Is gener
ally discredited here. G. w. Wood and
other arrivals from Juneau say Auk's
answers to questions indicate that he did
not come from Dawson.
Berlin, Dec. 14.-The North German
Gazette this evening publishes the fol-
lowing official statement: Contrary
to American reports, recent dispatches
state that al is quiet at Port An Prince
and no disturbances are feared, while
the members of the diplomatic corps
cannot be irritated at the German COM
mander, since the latter, although I'M
able to comply with their request to
postpone war.like action, still main
tanned all due politeness in his inter-
course with them"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-15
STATE NEWS.

Rev. FL. T. Graham has been called to
the passionate Of the Fayetteville Presby.
terrain church. He has been assistant
pastor to Rev. A. J. McKelway, who
resigns to become editor of the North
Carolina Presbyterian.
Wilmington Messenger: DR.. Kings
bury, editor Of the Messenger, who was
run into by r. b. Beardon, the barber,
at Sixth and Market streets, Thursday
evening, was very sore Friday, and un-
able to turn himself in bed. His mus
cles are stiff, but his physician thinks
he has not received any serious injury.
He will, however, be laid up in bed sew
eral days.