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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
Mites Of the Dsr.

Consul F. W. Roberts, who represeof.
this government at Cape Town, Africa
says American exporters should not mlss
the golden opportunities of trade in South
Africa. He reports 10 the state denars.
menf the new conditions prevailing them
caused by a readjusted tariff, by vhick
there has been a reduction OF rates a.
many articles which come from this couGr'
Try. he alsocaiis attention to the prac-
teal absence OF European c0mpetifi0n.
He finds that the United States is iBcresus-
ing its trade in that quarter materiaiiy
and that We have Outpaced our riyals II
the field.
A curious use of the microscope va
lately made in Prussia. 1t appears tisf
on one of the railways a barrel. which
should have contained silver coin. vas
found on arrival at its destination to have
been emptied of its precious contents and
sand substituted. Professor Ehrenbere
was consulted on the subject. and he Sent
for samples of sand from all the stations
along the different lines of RAILWAYS
through which the specie had passed, aid
by means of his microscope identified the
station from which the interpolated sapd
must have been taken. In due time Tie
cuiprit was found to be one of the en-
plcyes at that station.
Thirty years ago, 70 employees OF Tie
United States Senate were on the ~.
roll. Today the number is 35i. The lagi15
increase Is in proportion not only 70 ~
size of the Senate, but as well to the ~
crease in public business. due to the end
nous development of the country. III
takes more employees to transact this bus
mess. But the number of high-priced en-
ployes has not Increased in proportion TO
the Increase in the total number. Thus.
two years ago an $500 clerk in the post
Office was cut of and two men at SEQ
each were added to the carrier service.
1t was said that the clerk was not needed
burt the additional carriers were.
Mr.. Chamberlain. In his capacity as
British secretary of state for the colo
mics. has just caused it to be known that
the English government has resolved 10
release the SON and the two brothers of
the famous Zulu king. Cetewayo. from
their captivity at st. Helena, and to re-
store them to their own country. Years
ago they were exiled to that dismal island
where Napoleon died a prisoner. on the
mere suspicion Of being engaged In or
ganizing revolt against British rule in
Zuhlland. They have always protested
their innocence, and. inasmuch as tt,ejr
guilt has never, been proved and they
have never been convicted by any court
of law. their liberation is bat tardy act
of justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The position of barber on big man
of-war is about the most desirable in
the SERVICE" said an official, today
and also one of the most remunera-
tive. limited number of BARRIERS are
regularly enlisted and assigned to the
various vessels. They receive a small
monthly salary and allowances of ra-
tons and clothing. A large cruiser like
the Brooklyn carries two BARRIERS. The
entire crew of 500 officers and seamen
are divided between them. Each man
who wishes to avail himself of the
BARRIERS services must pay so cents a
month for the privilege. For this sum.
he can be shaved as often as he pleases
and have his hair trimmed whenever
he likes. But at so cents month eacf,
barber on the Brooklyn is good for
$125 per month, in addition to his keep :
ing and wearing apparel. This is much
better than the best tonsorial artists
can do on dry land. As a consequence
of this sure thing system of payment
q barber on ship board has a very sat-
isfactory and lucrative place."-N. Y.
World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
The Prsductiea d Aluniaisn.

1t has only been q few years. com
paratively, since aluminium was prac-
tically classed among the precious
metals, having q value nearly II moi
quite that of gold. Indeed, until about
1858 It was almost exclusively a labor
atory product, and it was not until the
introduction of electrical appliances
that it became possible to regard the
metal as one to be used for general
purposes. Since cheaper and better
methods of producing aluminium have
been employed. the output has stead
lily and rapidly increased, until now II
is confidently stated by some that be-
fore another year is gone only three
commercial metals-ir06, lead and
zinc--will be rated at a cheaper priGS
Practically all the aluminium in tn
worlds market, uD to and INCLUDING
1895. was produced in France. Switxer-
land and the United States. The three
countries, with slight additions from
others, produced in 1896 about 1000
pounds daily. of which the largest
amouut was furnished by France. the
next Switzerland. with the United
StateaRas close third. Each of these.
rs well as Great Britain. added largely
70 their aluminium plants in 1896, with
the 4sult that the output reached
about 1854 pounds daily.
according to Mr.. e. Germain. the
United States Consul at ZuricM n !
recent consular report, the producers
Of this useful metal abroad have added
very largely to their plants. The addi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
An Arts sian Well That oidn. RESPOND.

Artesian wells are now pouring q
ncver-ending food of subterranean
water upon the earth's surface I'm nea--
iy every state located within the we'll
defined limits of the artesian well
basins OF this continent, says the Kan
sas City Star. From British America
- the Rio Grande the busy drill has
penetrated the varied strata in search
of water lying under a pressure sufli-
cient to raise it to the light of day. In
some localities, notably in Utah, flow
has been secured at a depth of less
than 400 feet. In other places thou
sands of dollars have been expended in
boring 1000 or even 1000 feet toward the
centre of the earth without results.
The average depth at which water is
secured seems to be about 400 feet anj
such well Hinder ordinary circum-
stances costs between $500 and $4,000.
This is with the improved machinery
and transportation facilities OF modern
days. Deprived of these we'll boring
becomes expensive to the point of i'm
practicabifity.
Uncle Sam dug a well himself many
years ago in the Panhandle of Texas
Ii is the first attempt on record to Sc
cure an artesfan flow in the Lone Star
State. 1t was only 700 feet deep and no
water ever came to the surface from it.
Since then there have been hundreds of
artesian wells bored in Texas which
threw fine streams of water, and the
pioneer hole has been forgotten by all
except few old-time frontiersmen
who went on this peaceful mission into
4 country which was far from pea cefrrl
owing to the NATURALIZATION creed OF
the roaming Comanche Indians.
1t was in 1857 that this attempt was
made, as the United States government;
thought it advisable to have a water
supply for an army post on the Staked
Plains. AN elaborate expedition was
fitted out under Capt. Polk, who SUBJ
sequently became "a general. Equipped
with the best we'll boring apparatus
available at that time, a formidable
wagon train, force of mechanics ana
a guard of cavalry. the expedition
started from one of the posts near the
gulf coast. An apparently suitable To-
cation was selected and the work be-
gun Unfortunately for the govern
ment, however. the geological survey
had not yet reached that section of the
country. and the well boring was pure
ly experimental. After going down 100
feet and falling to strike flowing water
the scheme was abandoned, and the ex-
petition returned to the place from
which 1T came. This was the first at
tempt ever made in Texas to dig an
artesian well, and it cost the govern
ment over 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
A Georgia Anaaias.

They had stretched themselves under
wayside shade to rest and cool,
Their wheels were sprawled upon the
grass and they were breathing like
tired dogs in summer time.
Pretty good time that" said a short
round man who was very warm in
the face. I'VE hit il pretty lively"
Fair" said the angular wheelman.
Only fair" The angular wheelman
wore stockings with big checks In them
and plenty Of red. His bicycle suit
could not be by any manner of mistake
taken for any other sort of suit. 1t had
big checks, too. and the trousers were
baggy.
But fellow can surprise himself
with the time he makes" went on the
angular wheelman. THE other MORN
ing-it was last Sunday, come to think
OF it'll thought I'd spin down to West
Point Just to get up an appetite for
breakfast. 1t was just fine that morn
ing, good breeze and no dust We'll.
l hit 1t good stiff pace. l sorter lost
sight Of time and distance, it was SO
fine. and forgot to turn around after
I'd been out few minutes. 1 guess I
must have surprised those farmers who
saw me streaking along down the rail-
read track. 1t took a swift farmer to
see me, 1 went so fast.
Presently l came to myself and TAX
ing new pull at my chewing gum, I
stopped. noticed 1 was on the but
skirts of Jonesboro, l thought.
This is Jonesboro, amt ft?' TASK
cd two young kids who were going
along the road with some fishing tackle.
Jonesboro-nit,' said the smaller
kid. Not much it ANTI don't think
not very like and not on your golf
stockings. This is Macon.
"Well. you wouldn't have believed it.
l could hardly believe it myself. But
| remembered the beer saloon On the
corner. and there it was as big as life
but closed up. 1 went up to the drug
store on the corner, where the long,
distance telephone is, and thought I'd
ring up my wife and tell her I'd be
little late to breakfast, but the line was
busy. All right said, here's a half
dollar, Just ring up steen hundred
when the lines open and tell Mrs.
wheeler that her husband may be q
few minutes late to breakfast
We'll, the ride back was great. The
preliminary ride down had just put me
in trim for it. had got my second
breath. Breakfast about break
fast' was the first thing / said to my
Wife. I'm hungry as q streetcar
driver Be ready in few minutes
she said. All. there's that telephone.
Wait minute. John. what de Won
suppose? Here's Macon says you're
down there and'n be q little late to
breakfast"
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
The Country Banks on Us.

Waterville has five banks. four ma
tional and one savings bank. We
happen to be the banking centre for n
large section. Waterville banks are as
solid as the hills. The men who do a
banking business in this city are the
bone and sinew of mercantile life in
this part of Maine. and. incidentally.
don't you forget it. Winslow, VaSsal !,
boro, Benton, Clinton, parts of Oak
land, Sidney and Fairfield, the latter
including Shawmut and the Ferry. and
all of Rome come here with their cash.
and there is considerable of it when Il
is got together. Waterville herself
does a good bit of the money business.
If you want to borrow few hundred
thousands come up and see us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
DAILY KENNEBEo JOURNAL MONDAY. AUGUST % 1897.

It was q particularly pathetic sight
that presented itself to the pedestrians on
College avenue, yesterday afternoon, as
funeral cortege was vending It's way
to the cemetery far up the avenue. There
lowing. In the hearse was tiny casket
containing the body of "a babe of tender
years. There We're no bearers. only the
team that contained the father, mother
and little brother of the dead baby, all
sad eyed. following alone. without irlenus
or sympathizers, the lifeless clay to the
grave. Strangers I'm the city, no reba-
tives or friends here, the good father OF
the church had performed his. duty IN
charity, and the little party had gone 70
the grave alone Not soul that saw
that little, sad funeral procession. II such
it may be called, but gave expression TO
SymDathy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Alexander Melrose of PittsfelI
Mass, has returnfd to his home. hav-
ing visited friends here several days.
Mr.. Melrose was formerly boss dyer in
the wooden mills Of l.. Anderson & Co.
and holds similar position in Massa-
chusetts. At present he is calling, on
manufacturers throughout New Eng
land in the interest of an original III :
vcntion relating TO dyeing. which, it
is said. may yet revolutionize that pro-
cess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The report comes from the wooded
precincts of the town of Fairfield that
two great, big Waterville men were
passing through said wooded precincts
yesterday. when Trey came upon a man
whom they thought they could impose
upon with perfect safet- The Fair
field man objected to being made a fool
of and the Waterville men are now
laid up for repairs. Of course there is
a moral to all this and it is this: You
can not always tell just how big fool
a man may be until he has hit you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
Funeral Of Prof. Foster.

The funeral of the late Prof. John Bar
ton Foster. LII. d., occurred from the
late residence on College avenue. Satur-
day afternoon, at 2 O'Clock. There was u
large gathering of friends, testifying to
the respect In which the deceased was
held by our citizens. Rev. w. II. Spen-
Ger. pastor of the Baptist church. ofitci-
ated. and "a quartet consisting of Mrs
Hubbard. Mrs. Kennison, Messrs. Mars
ton and Kennison furnished music. Rev.
DR.. C. v. Hanson of Skowhegan, life
long friend of the deceased, was present
at the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
Yo.r hoy won,t l,v. . mo.ta

So Mr.. Gilman Brown Of a MN ST..
South Gardner, Mass. was told by the
doctors. His son had Lung trouble, fol-
lowing Typhoid Malaria. and he spent
three hundred and seventy-five dOflars
with doctors, who finally gave him up
saying: Your boy wont live month";
He tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and
a few bottles restored him to health and
well man. He says he owes Ills present resent
good health to use Of DR.. Kings New
Discover and knows It to be the best
in the world for Lung trouble. Trial
Bottles free at Chas. x. Partridge's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Manager Corson of the Colby foot
ball team promises some good games
this fall. He has already arranged
with several of the crack college teams
of Massachusetts and proposes to give
the cranks a good thing for their mon
ey. We have not learned yet whether
or not the University of Maine team
intend to play out the season, but it is
to be hoped they will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The season at che opera house VIII
begin Aug. g. on that date a CON-
pany will present the comedy "A Ro-
nance of Coon Hollow" The opera
house will be under the same manage
ment this year as last, and this means
good shows or none. The hall has
every facility for large shows. and will
undoubtedly be this winter 1t has in
the past. most enjoyable place to
spend an evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Farmer SOule, who lives near the
Sidney line, tells the Journal that If
"Old Sol'' had hid his face for another
hour, Saturday morning, there would
have been frost. 1t was rather cool
for the time of year, but it is hoped
that the weather bureau may have a
clinch on temperature and prevent a
frost for at least two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The Waterville and Fairfield Electric
Railroad was very well patronized, yes
terday, by those who could not afford
to go to the lakes or sea shore, but who
could afford to ride on the electrics
and enjoy a good breeze
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Miss Kate Buzzell gave very en-
joyable birthday party, Saturday eve
ming. A large number of friends were
present and pleasant evening was
passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
pacity Of the Niagara FAILS plant,


pacity Of the Niagara Falls plant a.
output Of aluminium In 1893 win ave-.
age 1890 pounds daily. or about ~
times the amount produced in 1886. e
the figures given. by the above named
official in recent report to this scv.
eminent are correct they exhibit aImo6t
an astonishingly early increase Il
the worlds supply Of this usefuImetal
the realization Of which, 1t Is almost
needless to say, will be heartily vel
coined. The malleability Of aluminium.
its exceeding lightness and Its immun-
ity from rust render 1t fayorite metal
for many purposes, and its more GEN
eral use has only been delayed tliroufh
Its costing considerably mores tl,an
iron. A marked Increase in the worId'a
supply will speedily remedy this o.
lection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

There is a decided inclination on the
part of beef of all kinds to get proud,
for the prices are going up. Unfortu-
nately beef is not wheat and one can
not lay in a stock at the present prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

on the street. About everybody that
owned a team and many who could
afford to hire a team, went out to the
ponds and passed the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

That was a terrible mistake on the
part of the telegraph operator who left
undelivered for several days, a message
to resident of the city, announcing
the death of his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Captain Kreger and his Fairfield
party which includes Mr.. f. II. Evans.
Miss Mary C. Evans. Miss Carrie Glib
son ard Master Eugene Wing, will
start. today, on their trip to Newport
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

If the crew of tin-smiths have pa
thence, and we continue to get good
day now and then the awning at the
Maine Central station will be repaired
before the falling of the snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Attorney General and Mrs. Haines
and their two daughters, Gertrude and
Ethel, have gone to ROckland, where
Mrs. Haines and the children will re-
main for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The street which runs from Elm
street to Western avenue parallel to
West street, is now receiving the at
tention of the road machine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Officer Martin was doing duty on
Main street. yesterday. Owing to the
illness of Officer Jackson, Officer Rod
erick was sent down to the Plains
heat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Miss Grace Judkins left, Saturday
for Southport. where she will be the
guest of l.. l.. Walton and family for
a week, before returning to her home
in Lexington, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Miss Geneive Nj. Freese has returned
from her vacation of two weeks, which
was passed with relatives in the east
ern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The Waterville Military band went to
Hayden lake. Yesterday, to furnish
music for Sunday concert at Lake
wood Inn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The Journal will be found nm .ave
at news stand of w. ID. SnaulLinm. G.
A. HendricksOn, 1O3 Main st.. Corson
& Kidder, No. 81 Main St.. ana
Gideon Pitcher, No, 90 Water n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

A party of young ladies recently
went to East pond, hired boat and
spent the day on the lake fishing. They
succeeded in catching good string.
yet men will still persist in saying that
a woman can't bait a hook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Mrs. Fl. A. Howard returned. Satur-
day, from two weeks visit with rel
atives in Troy. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The ball game which was to have
been played on the Oakland grounds,
Saturday afternoon, between the Oak
lands and Skowhegans. was Indefinite
~ postponedo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Master Robert Houston of Sanger
vile, is the guest of his grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. Woodwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

With three excursions out O. the city,
and every other person. almost, going
out to the ponds, this city seemed to
have been deserted by it's best friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
SKOWHEGAN.

Bert Clark of Fairfield, was here on
business, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Mr. George Brann, who has spent the
last three months in Belgrade, has re-
turned to his home in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Curtis passed
Sunday as the guest of friends in Dcx-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The popularity of the Ba- Harbor
and Moosehead lake excursions was
shown by the crowded trains, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Nashua. N. H.. are spending few
days with their old friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Hon. S. l.. Larrabee of Portland, was
in the city, Saturday.
J. F. Larrabee passed Sunday at his
old home in Kennebunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Charles c. Whitsier~has received the
appointment Of ,tOwn liquor agent. The
location of the agency has not as yet
been decided upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Miss Grace Walker has returned
from a visit of several weeks with
friends and relatives in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Lawrence Newfall e. Co. are collect
ing crew for Dead river. The men
will start the last of this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

DIR. p. II. S..Vaughan of Augusta.
was here, Saturday. the guest of his
father, Capt. Zenas Vaughan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Charles Hill is astonishing the Mil
lionaires of East Temple street. He is
having his stable painted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

A good sized crowd of Waterville
people went to Skowhegan, yesterday,
on the Hayden lake excursion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Rev. FIR. Charland thinks it is doubt
full if the new parochial school building
is commenced this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
OAKLAND.

Mr.. Henry Bates was in Dexter over
Sunday. the guest Of his sister. Mrs.
Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Miss Sadie l.. Jewett, Skowhegan
high school, class of '97, will entertain
the members of her class at her home
in Madison, Thursday evening. Aug. 26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Large numbers are wishing that
someone would open Island park to the
public once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Percival and
daughter, Gertrude, are al inner Her.
on Island for a few days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The members of the Degree Of Honor.
A. Q. U. W.. will hold a picnic supper
at the Pines" Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Master Willie Bodwell of Scion. was
here. Saturday. as the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira A. Norton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Dana Golf has returned from Au-
burn. where he has been visiting rela-
tives for few days.