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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-20
Our Soldier Boys
From our Special Correspondent
Tampa, Nav L., 1895.

1890.
The Ocala Rifles are the people
The physical examination OF
the men began this morning
at d. m.
The Second Battalion was Sc
lected to be examined first, and
from Major Lowell. who was the
first to step on the scales, down,
the officers Were given rigid eX-
animation, and every one stood
the test. Then Company "A,'
Second Battalion, (Ocala RiheSl
was lined up and called, one by
one, to be examined, and we are
proud to say that only very few
failed to pass, there being only
eleven rejected out Of eighi y-fve,
and those principally on account
Of falling short In weight for
their height. Only five OF these
were from Ocala. The names of
those rejected are Brooks, Brown,
Gates. Harris, Ballard. Lapham,
Livingston, Proctor, Skipper.
Sinclair and Gonge.
The examination was con-
Quoted at Second Batta lion head
quarters by Major kilborne of
the United States army, and. rs
stated, was quit" rigid. The
cause of so few being rejected
was due to the fact that the ex-
aminatlOns conducted by the
company surgeons under the di-
rectiOn Of Adiutant General
Houston was SO rigid that only
the recruits in the best physical
condition were brought here with
the command.
! The examinations are likely to
continue for several days as there
are twelve companies. and .allNday
was taken up In examining
/ Ocala.
! The St. Augustine Light In
fantry: which was one of the
companies rejected, expects to
leave camp today. The officers
and men of this company are
very much dissatisfied, as they
say that their services were ac-
copied before they left home and
that they came with full com
pany OF ninety men, expecting to
be one Of the twelve cOmpa MES.
They are gong to dlSband the
company as soon as they reach
home.
The ranks Of the Ocala Rifles
are being rapidly recruited from
the other companies. The full
roster of the company as they
will go into service will be- pub
lished i'm these columns rs soon as
the required number is selected
"Bonnie Prince Charlie" the
correspondent of the Banner,
was captured on the guard line
last night and was taken to the
guard tent, but was released
He was almost Frustrated by the
blow, but it is thought that he
: will recover with careful treat
ment. He is doing police duty as
a penalty this morning. He is
made out of the right kind of
"stuH' and will make a good sol
der.
Corporal Lancaster is celebrat-
ing, first. I'm honor Of the Second
Battalion being accepted as a
whole, and second, as it includes
Va red-headcd corporal in the
tOcaIa Rifles.
Sergeant MOorhcad will return
to Ocala in Il day or two, the
married men all having been ex-
cused in Company "A He Wi
at once enlist I'm the Home
Guards and render them valua-
bic service.
"Admiral Dewey" will be eX
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-20
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

Is due not only to the originaliiycnnd
simplicity of the com bInation. but also
the care and skill with which il *
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by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP 90.
only. knowledge OF that fact will
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ties. The high standing of the CALI
FORNIA FIG SYKUP Co. with the medi-
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given to millions nf families. makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence Of its remedy. IL is
far in advance Of all other laxatives.
a il acts ON the kidneys. liver and
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-20
RACKET NEWS

N l0the> pins. }" FOR "n" cent.
II nrn cpb plp'.- one cent
lay pipe. DIr cent.
lnaT-r comb. pH'- cent.
off-- pot stand. iiyc cents.
hair scat and nails. i've cents
humping knife. five cents.
tuild'- hail and shovel. five cent
lolIIr buttons. y for five r@nt--
iurlIng iron. i5y" cents.
Inimn-y. No. ]. four "rnt~-
- hild'- TOY sad iron. i've cents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-20

Mrs. j. S. W'irs Of New York
arrived Monday on a visit to her
sister, Mrs. \. Wrunker. Our
people will remember her as Miss
Spiro, one Of the best teachers
that ever taught in the Ocala
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
COFFIN is CLOSED.
Prince Bismarck's Features Hidden Condo
Iences and Wreaths Are Pouring in.

FREDERICKSBURG. Aug. 1t was found
necessary to close the coffin, tonight,
but it may he reopened for the EN-
peror The body has not been embalm-
ed but is being preserved by the use Ct
Wickcrsheim fluid.
Herr Franz. Won Lenbach, the paint
or. came for a portrait of the dead
statesman but did not attempt to paint
it, probably because OF the change in
the features.
The Emperor, who has ordered Prots
Begas, the sculptor, to design a SAT-
cophagas for the German soyereigns.
has announced mis- intention of attend
ing the funeral here, but Count He-
Der, Bismarck informed His Majesty
that the services would he strictly prt-
vate and without ceremony.
Coincidence and wreaths are pouring
in by the thousands from all quarters.
The death chamber, draped in black,
is impressive in its simplicity. Until
the remains were placed in the coffin
the counterpane of the bed was strewn
with roses and rose leaves, and there
was a white rose in one hand. Th9
eyes We're firmly closed. the lips little
open, the face wearing its usual ener-
getic expression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
City Government MEETING.

The following items of business were
transacted at the city government meet
ing. Monday evening:
The Republican city committee present
ed the following names. which were APP
proved. for ballot clerk and election clerk
for the various wards:
Ward ballot clerk, G. c. Bradbury
election clerk f. L. Greeley.
Ward 2-Ballot clerk. W. ]. BodwclI;
election clerk. Daniel Hanscom.
Ward $-Ballot clerk, f. L. Howe; cleo
ton clerk, Chas. l.. Brown.
Ward 4-dBallot clerk. Arthur Katon;
election clerk, Chas Stevens
Ward ballot clerk. John g. Wiley:
election clerk, A. w. Halves
+. w Maddox was confirmed as mem
Der of the board of registration to serve
the unexpired term of C. X. Howe. re-
signed.
The following are the Democratic cleo
ton and ballot clerks for the various
wards:
Ward Ballot clerk, Charles l.. Burn
ham; election clerk, Charles S. Wilson.
Ward ballot clerk. Henry w. p.
Lord; election clerk, Charles r. Douglass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
TROUBLE AHEAD.
Peru Agitating Old Griey.
ance Against Us.
May Strike Pacific Coast to Help Span.
iards in Securing Peace.
Peruvian Secret Agents Hle1 Gone u essu,
toPurcksss varships.

New York, Aug. lion the Panam,
liner Advance. which reached this pors.
today, was Commodore Carlos Ferry.i
ros Of the Peruvian navy, who Is en-
route to Paris, for the purpose Of pur-
chasing warshlps for the Peruvian
navy.
Rumors had been current in Panama,
prior to July q, when Commodore Fer
ryros arrived there from Callao, con.
corning strong agitation Throughout
Peru against the United States, owing
to differences between the two coun-
tries existing since 1885. President Pie
rola at the opening of the Peruvian
Congress. last Thursday, said that the
foreign relations OF the government
We're friendly with the exception of an
issue raised between Peru and the Uni
ted States dating from 1885.
President Pierola added that Peru
had been compelled to accept arbtra-
ton under somewhat yexatious CON
ditions in order to avoid rupture and
that negotiations were still pending
with the United States, respecting a
modification of tariffs.
During the height of the anti-United
States feeling in Peru there was con-
siderable talk about North America
being unable to protect its Pacific
coast line on account of the Spanish
war and that a Peruvian demonstra-
ton whereabouts might compel the Uni
ted States TO modify her demands.
1t was also limited that secret agents
had been sent to Europe for the pur-
chase of war vessels and that an i'm
p0rt2nt move might be made at IN
early day. These rumors were partial
~ confirmed by Commodore Ferryros
admission that he was on his way to
Europe to purchase warships. No little
excitement was caused in Central
America when the Information thar
Peru was taking steps to strengthen
her navy became known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

The community is called upon to mourn
the death of James S. Jeck, who died at
his home on Beech street, yesterday after
noon at 80 o'clock. Mr.. Jeck had been d
great sufferer and had borne what many
men could not have borne, and few know
or can realize the agony he had to bear
during the last seven months. lie had
been an invalid for years. but during the
past two months, his diseases had come
upon him with terrible energy. Drs.
Lamb. Sawyer and Turner have attended
him. while the orders to which he be-
longed have been unceasing in their eff
forts to do all in their power to aid him
and supply him with all necessities and
luXurics. Mr.. Jeck was one of the Old
business men of Gardiner. having learned
the trade of tailor years ago with
Chas. II. Partridge. He next entered
business with John Dunphy and finally
opened a tailor shop where he had been
for Is years. The Grand Army, Knights
of Pythas and Odd Fellows each claim
him as a comrade and brother. for he
them He entered the Army of 81 as
a member of the band in the "a Maine
Cavalry. Mr. Jcck was 81 years old, The
funeral services will be read by Rev
Mr., Barber at the house on Beech street.
Thursday afternoon, ut ; Z. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North, East,
South and West

Montreal has been selected as the place
for the world championship bicycle races
in 1899.
The grand circuit races at Column
bus. were postponed, Monday. on
account of rain.
An unprecedented cold snap is giving
Nebraska a premature taste of fall Al
kimban it showed for several minutes.
SUNDAY. No damage to the crop is antici-
pate,l save a check in the growth of corn
Guests at the Berwin hotel. No. MS
North state street. Chicago. were
reused from their Slumbers at )
o'clock Monday morning, to find the
hotel on fire. So rapidly did the blaze
spread that men and women found
themselves cut off from escape by the
stairs. Three lives were lost and a
number of others We're manned and
bruised in jumping from high win
dows to the pavement The dead ::
VIM. Siederman, musician. aged %,
jumped from an upper floor and died
from his injuries. Two unknown.
found ON fifth floor. burned beyond
recognition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
MRS. ALIENS NEW RECORD.
Sho Rides from New York 10 Boston in Is
Hours. SO Minutes md IA Seconds.

Boston, Aug. l.-Mrs. A. NJ. c. Allen.
the pluclly little woman who started
from New York city at midnight, sun
day, to ride to Boston within Il hours,
hoped from her wheel in front of the
Boston City hall at just - minutes
and II seconds past IL o'clock. hav-
ing completed the 249 1-2 miles in -
hours, 80 minutes and Ii seconds, thus
establishing a new City to City rec
ord. A crowd of fully 1000 gathered 10
welcome her and cheered loudly Wdleh
She made her appearance, the ap-
plause being repeated as she dls-
mounted ana was greeted alfectionate-
ly by her husband, who was awaiting
her arrival.
Mrs. Allen was accompanied by sew
eral Worcester .wheelman as pace
makers. At birmingham, state CEN
turiun Fay and n thong of riders
joined the pacing party for distance
At the conclusion of her task, MIS-
Allen, who seemed To be experiencing
no i'll effects from her long journey!
was given IL reception at Eoungs nv
tel by members of various whcelHehs
organizations of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
WHICH IS RIGHT?
PopuIists and Democrats Both Expect VIC
tory in Alabama.

Birmingham. Ala. Aug 1-Chairmah
Lowe of the Democratic campaign com
mittee. says that only three of the doubt
ful counties have been heard from anu
they are Overwhelmingly Democratic h'
estimates that the Democratic malotns
viii be the largest in 10 years.
Secretary IIarwell of the Populist CONF
mittee. says that Dean, Pop, viii carr!
the state by 10000 ma jority.
OF % former Populist counties five wete
heard from up TO 8 o clock. and are Dem
ocratic. Indications are that the Popp
lists will carry only about six counties +"
the state. There was Il light vote all o'e'
the state.
Joseph +. Johnston. Democrat. wa
reelected governor. today. tnohioi'
returns from co Of &C counties in the
State indicate a Democratic inaJoil"
for the State ticket of $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

An exciting and amusing accident took
place in front of the Evans hotel, yes
terday, just before the morning train to
Portland and Boston was due A Grip
pied team belonging to the Gardiner
creamery people, was moving slowly and
cautiously along the street when in turn
ing the sharp corner before the hotel. the
forward wheels gave way and the team,
two men. and a heavy load of cream, in
packing cases, went crashing to the
ground. The owners of the cream were in
a predicament, for a moment, for the
cream was to be sent to Boston on the
train, by that time almost in the station.
Warren Tozier's express team came to
the rescue and the cream. minus what
stood in pools in the street, was hurredly
transported to his cart and reached the
train in due season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
Two soldiers of Battery d, created ou

Two soldiers of Battery d, created quite
4 disturbance in town. on Sunday after
noon. by their noisy talk and wild ac-
ions. They finally strayed into jenkins
eating house and satisfied the inner man
by ordering a seventy cent dinner. which
they refused to pay for. When again on
the street they made much loud talk I'M
III the officers took one to the station
mouse Tor disturbing the peace The 9TH
or man attempted to rescue hts comrade
ana ne was put under arrest. both being.
lodged III the station house When Mon
day morning came they were both very
sorry for their actions and very anxious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

The members of the Waterfalls
Wheel Club Will at the meeting to be
held. this evening, decide whether or
not to have the fail meet of the Maine
Division of the l.. a. w. in this city
The members of the club have received
word from the division officials saying
that there Will be chance for tho CLUB
10 make an addition to the funds in the
club treasury. The members have not
50 much that object in view as to clear
themselves. Fer some time il has been
the custom Of the clubs having these
banquctS to serve Il half-dollar banquet
for dollar ticket. This has been done
that the club giving the meet might be
able to meet expenses. 1t is the pur-
pose of those having the plan in charge
to give good banquet. The matter
VIII be brought up at the meeting that
is to be held. this evening. when an at
tempt Will be made to bring the CO.
operative association into the meet as
Co-Workors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

OF those who We're asked 10 sign tn
petition for a general meeting of th,.
citizens of WaterVille. when the ques-
tion Of purchasing $4,000 worth of the
Quebec & Wiscasset stock will be-
brought up. only three refused. They
would give no explicit reasons The
promoters Of the road have not The
slightest doubt now, but what the nee
essary tWo-thirds vote in favor Of pur-
chasing the stock will be gained. so
great is the change in sentiment toward
the road. AS near as can be learned
all the members of the city govern
ment are in favor of the plan of the
citys taking stock. 1t is the general
feeling among the thinking men OF the
city that with this branch of the line
built il will be only a question of time
before the lin" will extend from Far
minSton and thus Waterville will be
made the purchasing center of the
surrounding country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

The following officers OF the Y. p, c. L.
were installed at the North Avenue Uni
versalisi church. Sunday evening Mrs.
George Z. Leighton, acting as installing
officer; President, Miss Blanche Fair
brother: vice president, Mrs. V. l.. Hill;
secretary, Miss Clara b. Varney; treas
urer, Mrs. c. w Estes: lookout commit
tee. Mrs NJ. L, futile; devotional COM
nittee Mrs NJ w Varney: social com
mittee Miss Irene Higgins: floral com
mlttno Mrs @ @ Tazier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Nineteen hundred and fifty-three
lneal feet of sewer have been built
the past year in Lewiston. One hum
dred and thirty-siX feet of six-inch
pipe and forty-four feet of eight-inch
pipe have been laid to connect catch
basins with sewers. Twelve catch ba-
sins and one man-ho; nave been
built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

4 report Of what threatened TO ~ q
serious trouble in Wins!ow. reached
this city. yesterday. According to the
repor; there was a drunken row near
The bridge, about o'clock IN The
morning which the cunstableS were
called out - stop. one cf the con-
stables had made an arrest when The
people who were mixed III the fight
stepped in and took the man from the
constable. City Marshal Call was
called on for assistance but he deemed
the number Of constables in Winslow
large enough 10 look after the towns
anAiIs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Ward 3-Ballot clerk, Frank A. Nc
Ciench; election clerk, Leonard G. Jones,
Ward ballot clerk, james +. Leigh
ton; election clerk, jeremiah Hayes.
Ward ballot clerk, John r. Williams;
election clerk. Charles f. Booker.
The monthly roll of accounts, amount
ing to $33390.9l was passed.
A vacation of a week each was granted
to the night watchmen and the driver of
the city team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Mrs. Ed Lincoln Mrs. Fred Strout,
Miss Madeline Dunphy Miss Jennie
Woodcock, Miss Blanche Lawrence, Miss
Marion Lawrence and Miss Francis Ring
made up a merry party which left on the
steamer Gardiner. Monday morning.
They will accept the hospitality of Mrs
William Jenkyn. this week. for they are
to be her guests at the Kane cottage on
Capitol Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

y couple Of Gardiner fellows made
considerable disturbance on the back
streets, Sunday noon, and We're arrest
ed by City Marshal Church. They
were brought before the municipal
court, Monday morning. and fined the
customary sum and costs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

An alarm of fire was rung in, yesterday
morning, the first for a long time The
apparatus responded quickly and was
soon upon the scene, but their services
were not required. a spark had caused Il
small contiagraton in a shop on Mechanic
street. but the fire was put out before the
firemen arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

There was a very pleasant gathering
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. William
Har;on~tn WINSTON, Saturday. the uc-
casion being the i5th anniversary of
their marriage. The house was very
artistically decorated with. ferns and
cut flowers. Among the guests were a
large number Of the members " the
Woman's State Relief Corps. From &
TO $ lunch was served in the dining
rooms. Mr.. AMI Mrs. Barton We're the
recipients of many beautiful gifts dur
ing the evening G-n..t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Preble & Keene's prices on agate
ware nickel ware and lots of goods are
a surprise to many people who never
supposed goods could be made at such
prices. This great American nation
is surprising the world in war and
Will in manufactured goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

About o'clock yesterday afternoon,
Special officer Burns was called upon to
remove a drunken and disorderly man
from the house of Michael Connors on
Church street. The man resisted a bit.
but officer Burns landed him where he
could do no damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

There will be a happy party of young
people at Mrs. VIII Haleys cottage on
Squirrel Island this week. Miss Josie
Haley will have as her special guests,
Miss Geneva Smith, Miss Grace Soper,
Miss Cassie Young. Miss Marion Tasker
and Miss Annie Doe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Mr.. John Turner will sing at Il concert
to be given in the Casino at Squirrel
Island. on Thursday evening of this week,
The proceeds of the musicale are to be
given to the island directors for improve
ment purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

1t is reported that Mrs. w. l.. Powers,
who has been ill1for some time. is slowly
but surely improving. Her many friends
have watched her Illness with much SYM
pathy and will be glad to hear that she
Is on the road TO complete recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

The business Of manufacturing pants in
which three different firms in Pittsiield
are engaged, is decidedly dull for this
season of the year. The reason for it is
not at all apparent and the manufacture
ers are at a loss to understand it, The
market is not in condition to meet the
demands of trade next winter and Il
large amount of clothing must be manu-
featured to supply the trade Thus it can
be readily understood that a marked i'm
provement in the line of manufacturing
Is probable i'll the next few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

The Kennebec remained at Bath, Sun
day, and the steamer Gardner was called
upon to take the passengers from this
city to Bath, the Della Collins having
met with an accident which caused the
repairing of some parts of the engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Pfeple K keene of Gardiner, make
another change in their ad. today. Ev-
identity the fire is not yet out in their
great reduction sale. They are send
ing out lots of goods over the county
ana even as far as Bangor. They
seem to combine the business trinity
OF quality, quantity and price. Give
them a call, look over their stock and
be convinced that this is true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Among the people who left town ON the
Sagadahoc. yesterday afternoon. Were
Mrs. Young. who has been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Closson, j. w. Beck of
Augusta and \. c. Harlow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

A party of our representative society
people, last evening. attended a barn
dance in Augusta, given by Hon. j. Man
chester Haynes. A special Electric car
was placed al their disposal and every
thing done to make their trip to and from
Augusta most agreeable. 1t is needless
to say that the excursion was very much
on nynJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

There IS some talk Of reorganizing the
local lodge Of Good TempI4rs and all who
are interested in the movement are re-
questcd % meet in the ves;ry Of the
Island Avenue Methodist church. next
Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Getch-
ell who died. sunday. after an illness
of two days only. win he held. Tuesday
afternoon. At O'Clock. from the home
~ her son. Fred Getchel on Water
81 rn,.t.