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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
VOICES Of THE PRESS.
lacking in Requisite Amount OF Common
Sense
Hartford Times, DEM


In our opinion, the trustees (of Brown
IniNersity) should have been less ten
def-tooted than they appear in their com
munlcation to Mr.. Andrews, and should
nave put their request on grounds other
than the mere financial welfare of their
institution. They might well have told
MIN that in calling his advocacy of a 16 to
| silver dollar 'bimetallism' he had de-
Stfoyed confidence in his sincerity. and
that, in declaring (as he did In Provi-
dence no longer than Wednesday, the
adoption of bimetallism al the ratio of Is
to l i'll this country would be followed inn
mediately by the adoption of the prn-
ciple in England and France. and. from
what ! have learned while abroad
know that England and France would
follow our lead he sacrificed his reputa-
ton for common sense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
The Boston Market.

Boston July 20.
FLOUR-Firm; spring patents, $.65dt
5.25, clear and straight. $3.45NS.5o; winter
patents. $i.3005,25 clear and straight,
s3150i.75.
CORN MEAI.-Firm: per bag. 6sM70
per Dbl. $1.50d1.55.
CORN-Firm; steamer yellow, 36la: No.
and steamer 36i5M36%3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
lin TATE OR GYPSY I'M"
Something About lanes Thompson Alias Tale
Arrested for Theft OF Clethng.

James Thompson. alias Tate. was
brought to Augusta from Bangor
Thursday morning, in the custody Of
Marshal Morse on q charge of theft of
clothing. last Sunday, from a MIR. Oar
ling Thompson says the clothes were
taken by him with Darling's knowledge
and that his CThompson's) wife can
prove it. She viii be in Augusta in
few days at most, having left Bangor
by the covered wagon. Darling de
clares Thompson stole the clothing ana
the trial promises to be interesting
when it comes.
The following regarding the accused,
from the Bangor News of July %, gives
the story of his arrest and other in
teresting matter about him:
Some people call him Jim Tate, others
Gypsy jim. ANA down hOme.' which is
to say in the provinces. he has sailed
under the name Of James Thompson.
He is known as a man who never did Il
days work. but who is always well sup
piled with dogs and horses, and. like
most worthless men. he has wife
my woman"
With his wife and sometimes other
company. Tate has for some years past
past been wandering around this part
Of the world, travelling in a broken
down wagon. drawn ny broken-down
horses, and always looking for a chance
10, ii.
some not quite so near to the hone
yard
AS there is no law against swapping
nothing for nothing, Jim might have
gone on peacefully all his gypsy days
doing that sort Of thing. had he not
become ambitious But he did becqme
ambitious. ana that's what landed him
in Bangor Jail. Wednesday afternoon.
1t appears that lately Jim has been
keeping house in Augusta. ana recently
Weston Darling of that city asked per
mission to leave some of his goods
there for few days. 1t WAS all rilnt.
50 Jim said, and the goods We're
brought and stored in the Tat house
until Darling could move them to
Riverside.
The said goods consisted of somo bed
ding all of Darling's clothes. oTye}t
what he had on, S13 in everyday cash
and few other things.
Now whether it was tn" unl0chy
number of dollars in the XIII, th- rig
soft pillows, or EurGrpu-ll --tG. ped
shirts of Darling's wardrobe thJt at-
tracted jim. nobody knows; htr h-
was attracted-he was tempted. and h-
fell &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O?
1t is delicious and nourshing and takes
the place of coffee. The more Grain-O
YOU give the children the more health you
distribute through their systems. Grain
o is made of pure grains. and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee but costs about Il as
much. All grocers sell it. 15c. and 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
kennebec.
LITCHFIELD PLAINS.

A very enjoyable sing was held al
Mrs l.. Il. Shorey's, Tuesday evening.
Prof s. K. Smith and family are at
their summer home here.-Miss Achsa
Williams is at home with her parents
Tor a couple of months.-Mr and Mrs
l.. J. Ayers of Fishkill n. Y, and their
Two children are in the place, the
guests of Mrs. NJ. T.. Rogers.-Mr. A.
r. Bucklin is about to- enlarge his
buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago. july 20.
HOGS-Estimated receipts. today, 5000;
left over. 1000; strong to a shade higher.
light. S3.60M3.S5: mixed. $i.5ThM3.75; heavy.
S3.371am3.15; rough, 3.37i4Ct3.i5.
CArFLI-Receipts, 900; steady, beeves,
$3.S5M5.10; cows ANA heifers, Sl.90Mi Is;
Texas steers. $2.YoHi stockcrs ana feed
ers, $,.20nl.i0.
StiEEP-Reeeipts 1900: steady to
weaker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
Proposals for Building a Mess Hall.


Eastern Branch. N. II. ID. v. 8.
Togus, Me-, July q. 1897.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
Eastern Branch. N. Fl. ID. V. s., Togus
Maine. until noon. August g. 1897, for fur
nlshing materials and labor for. and the
erection of a NEW MESS HALL to be
built of brick in accordance with plans
and specifications furnished by E. E.
Lewis, architect, Gardiner. Maine
Bids may include the erection OF the
building and the foundation for the same;
or separate bids may be made for the
foundation and the building
Plans and specifications can be ex-
amined and all necessary information OBJ.
tanned by applying to the Governor of
the Home, or the architect at Gardiner,
Maine.
The Home reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals. or to waive any In
formalities therein.
Envelopes containing proposals should
be endorsed. Proposals for Building q
New Mess Hail." and addressed to
A. l.. SMITH. Treasurer.
Approved:
LUTHER STEPHENSON. Governor.
july29d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
Fall River Print Market.

Fall River. Mass. July %.
Cloth market steady and firm mt y:
cents for spots. having advanced on q
small scale at at figure last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
New York Money kssrte..

New York, July %.
Money on call steady at I per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 2ai per cent.
Sterling exchange easier with actual
business in bankers bills at AS74niS1as
for demand and AT A.S61s 1tf.sG3, for so
days: posted rates S4-SlHAS11a ana Sis
aIssi2, commercial bills, $4.S5i2
Bar silver s712.
Mexican dollars. 45is.
Government bonds, strong.
Il IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
Cereal Coffee Drinkers BEWARE!

If You have been deceived and tried
one OF the cheap bran substitutes now on
the market. claiming 10 be the original
and to have great food value, and you
got a pound of poorly roasted bran for
your 25c. and a poor. weak. sicksh drink
twhat can you expect from BRAN, don't
be discouraged but try GRAIN-O 1t is
made from solid grain. nicely Drowned
and two pounds for 25c. Grain-O takes
the place of coffee at 4 the price Get a
Package of your grocer today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
Mafme OOssaD,

The Old Orchard bellies are shaking
inc iolds out of their bah dresses. as
The first full dress hops of the season
are scheduled for Saturday evening
ana the society reporter of the Sea
9heh is polishing UP his French and
SPENDING his spare moments In study
lh% the fashion magazines.
The absent minded man in Camden
VINO drank his soda and then threw
the glass out into the street. saws that
next time he win throw the glass *
the druggists who told of the incident
and got him into trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS.
Religious.

At North Lubec, July l-sept. 1-Y. M. c.
A. r richmond Camp Grounds, Aug. 1872,
A. Biddeford, Aug. 22-2s-State Conven-
.,on Y. T. 5. c. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
just What He Needed.

II have taken six bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla and found it to be just
what needed. I had no appetite and
suffered with terrible pains in my side.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla l can
eat heartily and can do good days
work. l cannot speak too highly of
Hoods Sarsaparilla'' EDMOND
ROBERT, East Gambia, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30

Temperance.

At Eliot, July 26-$l-Annual Congress q
ne American institute of Electrical Ell
rirferS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. William Webb at Mem
phis. Tenn, have been indicted and Jailed
on a charge of conspiracy to rob and
hlackmail the Citizens Railway Co, Mrs
Webb boarded a ear several days ago and
fell in the aisle She alleged that She in
jured her spine and sued for S25 900 dam
ages after a fruitless attempt to com
promise. The woman has a permanently
diseased spine and through Ii she has re-
eeved money from the Lindell Street
Railway Co. in ST. Louis and another
company in Atlanta, Ga. Officials Of the
company at Memphis heard of the pair
and knew 10 the hour when they intend
ed to fall victims 10 the alleged accident
The lawyer who hled suit for damages
has withdrawn from the case.
BY an overwhelming majority the ex
ecutiVe committee of the British Wo-
mems Temperance Association has voted
TO request Lady Henry Somerset to with
draw her resignation of the presidency
of the association. which she rendered as
a protest against the refusal of the
branch associations to be governed by
her desire that they should not approve
or sign petitions To Lord George Hamil-
ton secretary of state for India, against
the renewal of the contagious diseases
act for india.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30

HOODS PILLS are purely vege-
table and d. not purge. pain or grippe
All druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30

A. Oakland, Sept. 1-Kennebec District
, edge. Good Templars.
AIsf bingham, Sept. 3-Somerset District
I've Good Templars.
hI,gt9 canton, Sept. S-Oxford District
ndge Good Templars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
TRANCE.
miscellaneous.

A. Fayettc, Aug. 11-Kennebec Pomor
Orange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20
Humorous department.

WAS ARMED For WAR.-A well-to.
do Georgia farmer, writes Frank L.
Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution
invited merchant friend to dine with
him. The merchant was known fol
his crankiness, and had once or twice
tried to shoot people for imagined
wrongs. The farmer had considera.
BILE business dealings with him, and
they were on the best of terms. How
ever, the farmer always kept wary
eye on him. Several days after the
dinner at the farmers house, the mer-
chant said to him:
III can't account for the queer feel
ings and impulses have occasionally.
For instance, the other day, when !
was dining at your table, it suddenly
came into my mind to kill you, though
had nothing in the world against you,
I had pistol in my pocket at the
time, and once I had my hand on it.
when the strange feeling passed from
me-"
"Don't let that bother you," said
the farmer II knowed all about your
failin's in that line, an I wuzn't asleep
when I saw your hand to your hip.
MY son John wuz standin' in the hall
way back of you with shotgun lev
eled at you, an you jist did save your
bacon by changin' your mind. If you
hadn't, he'd er blowed daylight
through youp'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

THE NosE.-The nose acts like a
custom house officer to the system. 1t
is highly sensitive TO the odor of the
most poisonous substances. 1t readily
detects hemlock, henbane, monks
hood, and the plants containing prussic
acid /; it recognizes the fetid smell of
drains, and warns us not to smell the
polluted air. The nose is so sensitive
that air containing 200,OOOth part OF
bromine vapor will instantly be detec-
ted by it; it will recognize the 13,OOO,-
OO0th part of a grain Of musk 1t
tells US in the morning that our bed
rooms are impure, and catches the first
fragrance of the morning air, and con-
veys to us the invitation of the flowers
to 20 forth into the fields and inhale
their sweet breath. To be led by the
nose has hitherto been used as a phrase
of reproach ; but to have a good nose,
and to follow its guidance, is one OF
the safest and shortest ways to the
enjoyment of health.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

RATE AT WHICH INFANTS SHOULD
GRow.-An infant should double its
weight in six months, and treble it in
a year, provided it is healthy child
and it's nutrition is in every way salts
factory. If a child does not increase
at the rate of one pound month dur
ing the first year of life, and twelve
ounces a month during the second
year, its nutrition is not satisfactory.
If child does not grow nearly three
quarters of an inch every month dur
ing the first year of life, and half an
inch q month during the second year
of life, it is not satisfactory. The lat
ter is, of course, not of the same im-
portance as the former. If children
grow very much faster it may arise
from overfeeding.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

p9- The island of Cusaie in the Pa
cifc, which is said to be a very para
disc of nature, after centuries of heath
enism is, through the persistent efforts
of Missionary Snow, emerging from
gross darkness into the light of the
gospel. Some very interesting facts
pertaining to this people are given.
They cannot be induced to work on
Sunday. A chief, having been offered
a drink of liquor by captain of a
vessel, refused, and the captain threat
ened to throw him overheard. This
produced no effect upon the native,
who replied in broken English: eva
ter no hurt me; whisky he hurt"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20
farm and firesiaf.
CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT FLOORS.

1t is not absolutely necessary to hire
a skilled mechanic to put down a ce-
ment floor. The farmer can do it
himself. Proper materials are indis-
pensable. Best grade of cement is the
cheapest. Some kinds of cement will
not do at all for the surface. The sand
should be sharp and gritty and not too
fine. We must also have broken stones
or gravel. Dig out the stable to the
depth of about six inches. Mix the
gravel, sand and cement in the follow
ing proportion: Six shovels of gravel,
three of sand, and one of cement, if
the best, otherwise two. How to mix
the material is of prime importance.
First mix the sand and cement.
Work it over and over while dry.
When thoroughly mixed, commence
adding water until pretty thin. Then
dump the gravel into it and keep on
working it over and over. 1t is a good
plan to wet the gravel first before it is
dumped into the prepared cement and
sand. AS soon as this mixture is pre-
pared, carry it where needed and level
it off and pound it down. Put down
the whole depth at once, but do not
mix too much at q time. The surface
coat may be applied in few days af-
ter the foundation islaid. For the top
dressing the very best of cement should
be used. One part cement to three OF
sand. Do not mix too much at once.
Apply it Immediately and smooth it
rapidly. This surface coat should not
be less than an inch thick for the horse
stable. Sprinkle it several times dur
ing the day for week. The slower it
dries the better. Keep off the horses
until perfectly hard and then wait an
other week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

r9 1t is no longer absolutely nee
essary to smoke hams and shoulders
of pork by building slow fires under
them for weeks at a time. The de-
sired flavor and the preservative ef
fects of smoke are secured by few
applications of pyroligenous acid, OF
liquid smoke, as it is properly called
Rub it on the surface with a brush
taking care not to get the hands in it
as it, when fresh, penetrates the skin
giving the hands much the appearance
and smell of smoked ham. The acid
is not costly. Unless the farmer
counts his fuel and time employed in
building fires nothing, he had bettei
pay a quarter or half a dollar to the
druggist for the liquid smoke. The
latter has the advantage of never en-
dangering the outbuildings with fire
American Cultivator.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

SALT For ANIMALs.-Salt in mod
crate amounts is doubtless an aid to
digestion. The craving for it is natu.
raj with all herbivorous animals, and
is especially strong in those that chew
the cud. If cows are not salted regu-
larly the cream from their milk will
not make butter so quickly. This is
possibly because lack of salt allows
food in the stomach to ferment before
it can be digested. This always causes
fever and increases the caseine in the
milk. The same result is caused by
the change in fall from green feed TO
dry. Cows should he salted at least
twice a week. 1t is better still to keep
some where they can always have
access to it. They will not eat too
much for their food.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

sag Mr.. William Darby, farmer
living near Russellville, KY, has Ger
tainly solved the tobacco worm prob
lem. He has rugged up sprinkler
arranged in such a way as to spray
three rows of tobacco at once. The
sprinkler is made to be drawn by two
horses, and thus one row is straddled
and, together with a row on each side
is given a drenching of Paris greer
which is sure death to both worms ant
eggs. Ten acres can be wormed in 6
day, and in much more effective way
than by hand.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20
Mlisfellaneolls Readina.
CORN AN ADULTERANT.

Its Use With Wheat Animadverted Upon.
A report comes from St. Louis to the
effect that corn is extensively used as
an adulterant of wheat flour and also
as a substitute for barley malt by
brewers. The millers of St. Louis are
said to have declared that manufac-
turers of wheat -four will he either
driven out of the market in the course
of time or forced to adulterate their
product in order to meet the competi-
ton that surrounds them. Corn flour
is, it seems, being produced on very
large scale, and the only mills show
ing an increase of business this year
are those manufacturing exclusively
corn products, all of which show an
enormous increase. They are turn
ing out not only corn -four made from
grits, but a new flour made from corn
starch which is said to be very white
and finely ground, so that it lends it.
self particularly we'll to use as an adul-
terant. Corn flour has been sold as
low as 70 cents hundred pounds, so
that it is quite an object to bakers
and manufacturers to use it. The
bakers are said to be doing the greater
part of the adulterating in order to
cheaper the cost of their -four. In the
manufacture of crackers and that
class of bakery goods the adulterated
article is said to be most extensively
used.
The brewers figure as the largest
purchasers of corn products. Corn
flakes are substituted for barley malt,
producing excellent results, while the
expense of making beer is lessened
and the process is said to be less trou.
blesome. The beer that is adulterated
with corn is more patatable, but it is
not as wholesome as the pure article.
There is no reason to doubt the
truth of these reports concerning the
use of corn as an adulterant. 1t would
be strange if its introduction into the
-four and beer trade had been prevent
ed, considering the magnitude of the
corn crop, and the great effort that
has been made to utilize it. 1t is,
however, unfortunate that it cannot
find legitimate field, instead of COM
ing into trade as an adulterant. What
ever gain it may show at present from
this cause is likely to be temporary,
for the consumers are clearly entitled
to protection from adulterations, and
are bound to receive it. 1t is no more
fair that flour and bread should be
bought as made of whole wheat when
they are a mixture of corn and wheat,
than it is that filled cheese should be
bought as full cream cheese. 1t is
hest that the purchaser shall be sure
that what he is buying is exactly what
it purports to be. A law that compels
millers and bakers to sell genuine
goods will undoubtly be demanded
and passed in course of time. A SIM
liar law relating to beer will undoubt-
edly also find its way upon the statute
books.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20
TAX COLLECTIONS.
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREAsr RER,

YORK COUNTY.
YoRKvILLE, S. c., September 10, 1897. J
TN accordance with law, my books will
: l. he opened on the 18TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1897, for the collection Of
STATE, COUNTY AND SPECIAL
TAXES. Also Communication Road Tax
es, for the fiscal year beginning January
lst, 1897. The ROAD TANES will be
for the next fiscal year. My books will
be kept open until the 3lst day of Decem-
ber, 1897.
For the convenience of taxpayers, will
meet them at the following places on the
days named:
At Bullock's Creek Church-Wednes-
day, Goth day of October.
At Sharon-Thursday, 2lst day of Oc-
tober.
At Smyrna-Friday, 22nd day of Oc-
tober.
At Bethany-saturday, 23rd day of oc-
tober.
tober.
At Newport-Tuesday, 26th day of oc-
tober.
Wednesday, 9th day Of October.
At Bethel (Glenn's Store)-Thursday,
2Sth day of October.
At Clover-Friday and Saturday, 18th
and 3Oth days of October.
At Yorkville-From Monday, Novem-
ber lst, until Saturday, November 18th.
At Coates Tavern-From II O'Clock IN.
Monday, November 18th, until Il o'clock
m. Tuesday, November 10th.
At Fort Mill-Wednesday and Thurs
day, 18th and 18th days of November.
At Rock Hill-From Friday, Novem-
ber 10Th, until Thursday, November 25th;;
At Yorkville-Friday, Saturday ana
Monday, Goth, 9th and 29th days OF No
yember. WV,
At Hickory Grove-Tuesday and We'd
nesday, November Both and December lst.
At ville-From Thursday, Decem-'
Der 2nd, until December 3lst, after which
day the books will he closed and the 10
per cent. penalty will attach.
II. 4. ID. NEELY, County Treasurer.
September Is IS SUI
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

The SoRRowFUL ONE.-The lesson
was from the prodigal son, and the
teacher was dwelling on the character
of the elder brother, says the Aberdeen
Journal.
"But amidst all the rejoicing" he
said, "there was one to whom the
preparation of the feast brought no
Joy, to whom the prodigars return
gave no pleasure, but only bitterness
one who did not approve of the feast
being held, and who had no wish to
attend it. Now can any of you tell
me who this was ?"
There was breathless silence, fol-
lowed by vigorous cracking of the
thumbs, and then from a dozen syd
pathetic little geniuses came thl
chorus
"Please, sir, it was the fatted calf "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

No CURE For "DIvERs."-Gover-
ner Taylor, of Tennessee, recently told
of colored clergyman who preached
a sermon on the text: "And the mul.
titudes came to him and he healed
them of divers diseases" Said he
"My dying congregation, this is ter
rible text. Disease is in the world.
The smallpox slays its hundreds, the
cholera its thousands and the yellow
fever it's tens of thousands, but, in the
language of the text, if you take the
divers, you are gone. These earthly
doctors can cure smallpox, cholera and
yellow fever if they get there in time,
but nobody but the good Lord can
cure the divers"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-10-20

s6- A japanese correspondent OF
Garden and Forest says that The
burdock, which the Japanese call
"gobo," is valuable food in Japan.
The tender shoots are boiled with
beans, the roots are put in soup, and
the young leaves are eaten as greens.
The plant has been cultivated for CEN
turies. and the annual value of the
CROP is about four hundred thousand
dollars. This will be very surprising
to American farmers, who look on the
burdock as q "pesky weed"