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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

The natives of Kottiar are in the
habit of digging every year in the sum-
mer, the dry banks of the Vergel river
for fish, which they dig out by hum
dreds just as they would potatoes.
The mud Jumps are broken open and
the fish, perhaps eight or ten inches
long, will always be found alive, and
often frisky, as if just removed from
its supposedly native element-tne
water. In the dry bed of several AT
rican rivers a similar practice is often
pursued. a kind of mud fish buries it
self whilst the bottom it still moist, and
remains there all summer, waking up
when the rains commence again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Scoffers at the Dingley law should
take notice that the customs receipts
for November We're larger than in any
previous November for eight years,
and that the ordinary customs and in
ternal revenue receipts are now ample
for the ordinary expenditures of the
government. on a peace basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Few people outside of the under
writer's appreciate the extent of the
business and the magnitude of the
losses OF the fire insurance companies
The following extract is from a recent
address by prominent manager OF
New York. There were burned in the
United States in 1897 33,033 dwellings,
9l3 saloons and bar rooms, and 135
churches. beside 81 ,O9S other buildings
the total destruction being 65,773
buildings, or an average of over liz
buildings for each day in the year. 1t
VIII also be seen from the above that
while nearly three bar rooms are
burned every day lin the year. two
churches are also destroyed every day
III the year. The net premiums coll
lected by fire insurance compani IS
amount to the enormous sum of about
Si"''Voo'oo0 per annum, hut the losses
""'ihs phe past years have been So
"eaNs mat after paying expenses and
losses the companies have made little
'ei NV" per cent. as a profit on the
entire business. 1t is said that no
"1ner business of like magnitude shows
sheii 4 low ratio of profit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05
Railroads and Stca nboats.
MAINE CENTRAL R. 3.
In Effect Nov. 81. 1sos


Passengers trains leave Augusta -
follows: 'a al
THROUGH TRAINS
GOING WEST-G.30 A. NJ. for I.ew,stor
Pennington, Phillips. Rnckland. Porr,.
land, Boston, Bridgton. Montreal ara
Quebec, 1890 A. NJ. for Brunswick Iaw-
iston. Portland and Boston. Farniinrtnn
Phillips, Carrabasset, RangeIey. RncL
land. and Bridgton; 3GS T.. M. local r.
Portland; 3.fS +. NJ. (express) for Bruins.
Wick, Eath, Lewiston, Portland, Boston.
connecting at Portland for Bridgton
North Conway and Bartlett; 1855 r. NJ
might Puiiman) every night for i. etvjs.
tom Bath, Portland and Boston. / &
NJ. Portland and Boston. a.
GOING EAST-1.35 A. M. might ex-
press) for Skowhegan, Bangor. Bar Har-
Dor, st. stephen, st. John. Halifax ana
Aroostook county; 9.12 A. NJ for Wafer
Vile, Belfast, Skowhegan and Bangor
Vanceb9ro, st. Stephen, Houlton. Wood.
stock, ST. John and Halifax; 1926 p. If
local TO Wateryille, Lewiston: 225 r. M
express for Watervile. Bangor Bar Har
bor Oid TOWN, Patten and Houiton via
y. & A. r. r.; $40 r. NJ for Wateryiila
Oakland, North Arson, Bingham. Skn,v,'
hogan, Belfast. Foxcroft, Greenyi,ie
Bangor, Old Town and Mattawaukeae.
1928 F. NJ. for Wateryille.
SUNDAYS-Going West, 155 A. NJ for
Portland, Boston; 1875 A. NJ, 1875 p NJ
for Brunswick, Bath, Portland and Bos.
ton. Going East, 1.35 A. NJ, g.15 A. M ana
2.25 T. "a. for WateryilIe and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at .ss
a. M: going east does not connect for
Skowhegan on Monday mornings. or for
Belfast, Foxcroft or beyond Bangor. sun
day mornings. - 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05
Five Miles Up in the Air,

Two daring London aeronauts assembled
five miles above the earth in a balloon
and nearly froZe to death. The tempera-
ture at that height was 81 degrees below
zero. The men went in the interest of
science, and while the actual benefit of
their trip to humanity at large was con-
siderable, it will not begin to equal the
great good accomplished by the medical
scientist who gave the world Hostetter's
stomach Bitters. Nothing to equal this
remedy has ever been discovered for all
ments OF the stomach, liver bowels and
kidneys. The Bitters are the best remedy
Tor indigestion. biliOuSness. coated
Vousness. They strengthen the brain. the
body. the nerves. They brace up the de-
spondcnt and cheer the invalid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

The American merchant flag as
well as the war flag promises to ride
supreme in the Pacific. Before the
war began, and before we gained a
foothold in the Philippines. our mer-
camille marine in the great western
sea was stronger relatively, than in
the Atlantic. 1t is to be increased
now by the two largest steamships
which have ever fioated on Pacific
waters. They are to be built for the
Pacific Mail Line, several of whose
vessels are now in the service of the
government. American commerce
will soon justify this outlay, and Adj
miral DeWey's guns and men will pro-
vide all the protection that is needed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05
Since Mr.. Hay resigned his high post

Since Mr.. Hay resigned his high post
al the Court of St. James to become
secretary of state, many prominent
men have been mentioned as our next
ambassador to England. The latest of
these to be prominently talked of in
this connection is Joseph H. Choate of
New York. leader of the American
bar. Mr.. Choate would be an ideal
ambassador at the Court of St. James
In intellect, character, culture, eIo-
quence, wit and the social graces he is
admirably equipped for that respon-
sfble and delicate position. The hes;
traditions of our ministry to England
honored by long line of illustlious
Americans. would be not merely sus.
tanned but advanced by Joseph II
ChOate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05
STATE NEWS.
kENNEBEc.
MANCHESTER.

MANCiEsc EN-.
James Myer died at his home on Mead
ow Ill., Nov. q. at the age of So years.
Mrs. Deborah Wing died at the home of
her son, Hon Willis II. Wing, Nov. Is,
at the age Of 81 years.
Manchester Grange held an entertain
ment in town hail, Nov. q, under the
management Of d committee OF which
Mr. Davis was chairman. 1t was a sue
cess, both socially and financially.
The Winthrop monthly meeting of
Friends was held at the West Gardiner
Westinghouse, Friday. Nov. 25. Phebe
Wadsworth of Augusta, and Martha Os-
borne of Manchester. were there as min
listers.
WEEKS MILLS.
Charles; r. Bassett. an old and respect
ed citizen Of this place, died at his home,
Nov. 20 Mr.. Bassett was over 50 years
old. He had lived here since he was a
young man. He had been in poor health
for some years, and his death was not
entirely unexpected. He had been q
member of the Masonic order ever since
the lodge was organized in this place.
over rs years ago Izr. Bassett is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. G. NJ. Clark.
his wife having died about four years
ago. The funeral was held Friday, at 10
A. Nj. under the charge of Dirigo Lodge,
L. & A.
BELGRADE.
The schools in South Belgrade COM
menced Monday. Nov. 2s, with the fol-
lowing teachers: District No. 6, Hattie j.
Foster, Belgrade Mills; District No. 4,
Lille NJ. Penney. Belgrade; District No.
5, Maria Gorden, Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05
A Card.

We guarantee every bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy and will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after using it. II
is the most successful medicine in the
world for bowel complaints both for
children and adults.--John Conghlin. Wa
t'i 81 m,W, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Maine will not be always remembered.
Spain has given her colonial empire.
her navy, her pride and her nation
al prestige as monument to the i'll
fated cruisers memory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

The Spanish authorities are dis
quoted at the report that Don Carlos,
the pretender. is buying rifles, with am
aim to the throne. But if DON Carlos
is true Spaniard. the fact that he is
aiming at the throne ought to make
If Safa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

The West Virginia Legislature is a
tested seats to settle, so the politics of
Senator Faulkner's successor remains
m doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Remember the Portland will be a
good motto for those sailors who are
tempted to scott at the warnings of the
weather bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

The great blizzard claimed more
lives on New England's coast than our
country lost in battle during the war
with Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

The pitiful spectacle of Bailey of
Texas leading the Democratic minor
ity in Congress, is likely to be repeated
next session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

The signing of the peace treaty will
mean the mastering out of many thou
sand more volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Germany would hike to buy one 81
the Carolines. but finds a big Elf" in
the way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

That treaty must be signed SO tina.
the Christmas peace on earth, good
will to men, may he a reality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Greater New York voted for slush
andmust expect to have it in her streets
as elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Florida makes it unanimous in her
Legislature. Every member is DEM
Ocrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Eczema, scald head, hives. itchiness of
the skin of any sort instantly relieved
permanently cured. Doans Ointment
AT any drug store.
mon, wed, friSwky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Next comes the Presidents annual
message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05
SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
BANGOR & AROOsTOuK RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between
HoultOn ara Bangor on trains leaving
Honlton at $50 A. NJ and Bangor at 40
p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Speaker Reed calls them to order, to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Representative-Elect e. l.. Cleveland
of Aroostook.' This year he is ship
ping 500 carloads of 500 bushels each
They are going to all parts of the coun-
try, to Tampa for the Cuban trade, to
Texas, Florida, the Carolinas and
Georgia, while he has big orders for
New York and the West. He is an au-
thority on potato crops. prices. and
prospects,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

English wedding cakes are now inn
ported by fashionable brides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

They begin to soothe and absorb t7.a
pain and soreness the moment you az
niy one. Hop Plasters. T'e cure is per-
manent and pleasing. Yo4r medicine
dealer wifi supply ynr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Aroostook is enjoying the novelty of
history. The parties are prominent
young people of Van Buren,. Miss
Julie Violette sues David Martin for
$4,000 for damages to her heart, and II
good men and true will endeavor to
decide how much Of this, if any she is
entitled to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

A check was recently returned to
kineo National Bank that had been
raised from $40 to $3.50 Rather small
pay for such risky business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

pond in Maine on the 9th day OF No
vember should be Dealt with legally,
and the individuals who would allow
themselves to be thus baptized should
be examined as to their sanity. The
writer skate1 into the water one day
about that time of the year and has
personal knowledge of its temperature
and health-g giving properties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Piscataquis Observer: We have re-
ceived a communication concerning a
series Of revival services that have
been held in another part of the State
by an evangelist to us unknown. the
letter closing with the statement that
there would be baptism in a pond
last Sunday afternoon. We do not
know whether or not the blizzard
caused postponement of the baptism
but we are firmly of the opinion that a
minister who will baptiZe any one in 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

A Lisbon man tells a good story at
the expense of the jewelers.. He says
he now carries a watch that is keeping
perfect time, that had been condemned
by several jewellers. He paid out con-
siderable to nave it repaired, and none
of the jewelers. could make it run. He
took it home and put it to soak in
kerosene oil. and after two weeks took
it out and he has found no trouble
with that watch since
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Canoes are going out of style with
the Passamaquoddy Indians. Tbs
trains now bear them to and from
Eastport, FIVE miles from their settle
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05
Fully Warrs nted.

Fully Warranted.
II not cured after taking three
fcurths of bottle Of TOGUS COUGH
MIXTURE return the bottle, and the
money will be refunded.-BOWDITC
WEBSTER & co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

They are saying some nice things
about Harry NJ. BigeloW of the Port
land Press. who went on the cutter
Woodbury. to the scene of the Port
lands wreck. and was the first news
paper man to be on the spot and to ex-
anime the wreckage and the bodies
that floated ashore. No such complete
ard graphic story of the disaster has
been told in any other paper as that
which Mr.. Bigelow contributed to his
paper Newspaper men usually work
behind the veil of anonymity, but in
this case it seems proper that the veil
should be lifted and due credit given.
Mr.. Bigelow is an old Augusta boy
who has been on the Press since he
left Annapolis. several years ago.
During tine war he served as lieuten-
ant of the naval reserves on the
MOntauk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

s. Last July a Massachusetts visitor to
the West Branch region threw over
board from a canoe on Twin lake i
small tin tobacco box containing note
asking the finder of the box to mail ii
to his home address. Last week a
fisherman off the shore of North Haven
in Penobscot bay picked up the box
and mailed it to Massachusetts. II
had tloated at its leisure through lakes
down THE Peno5scot river and across
the bay, a distance of over 200 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-05

Leave Randolph:
7.22 and 1922 A. NJ. .
1.52, 2.55 & 4.22 p. NJ
Lv. Nat. Home:
SIS and 11.20 A. M.
2.W, 800 & 500 p. M,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
GROWING GOLD.
Tne Aystsry Has Been Satis1aotoRlIpr
Explained By . Chenist'a -.
rEHDerimenta.

II Is generally supposed that the mug
gets which are found in the river
gravels of Klondike and other aurifer.
Gus regions have been brought down
by the rivers direct from the reefs in
which the gold originally lay. ...
Many practical miners and scientific
men, however. have long been of opiu-
ion that this cannot be the case. saws
the London Mail. for no masses of gold
OF 80 large size are ever found in the
reefs themselves. They believe. on the
other hand. that The nuggets have
grown where they are now found. lust
aS u crystal Of salt will grow in strong
brine; but with so insoluble a sub
:tance as gold it was difficult to un-
Errsland how such growth could take
pace. Experiments carried out in Aus
'rh!ia have shown that decaying vege-
table matter will cause the teposition
OF gold from solutions of gold salts.
bu' these salts are not known to occur
in reefs.
The mystery is now solved. A Sla-
ronic chemist named Zzigmody has
JuS1 shown that gold itself can exist
IN soluble form. Ey acting on a
slightly alkaline solution Of a gold salt
win InrmaIdehyde and submitting the
product 10 Gialysis he las succeeded in
obtaining gold in 4 colo:daI condition,
in which state ii is soluble in waterand
may he precipitated by the addition of
common salt. 1t is probabls that some
OF the gold in quartz rec IS exists in this
condition. 1t is washed out by the
rain. carried away in solution by the.
rivers. and deposited in the river
gravels wherever there is Anything con-
tanning salt to cause its precipitation.
In the course Of ages large nugget
may in this way performed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
SwELLS ON STREET CARS.
Th@y Cause Foreigner Much Sur
i'' prise While. Travelling In 3 ,.,
&. e.. Z, -.... This Country.

Nothing that ! have seen in the
United States" says a European. who
haS just returned to his ma tive coun-
try; seemed more typical OF Amer
lean. Institutions. than the peo pie one
sees, on streetcars. The passengers on.
one. OF these vehicles epitomiZe the
whole character Of the country. /
was dstonished the first time | saw
women beautifully dressed climb into
them and take their places uext.to
work;ngmen. and in the evening when
men and women in eveniDg dress take
their places alongside persons dressed
in the poorest fashion, the sigh; is one
that could not be duplicated in any
other country in the world. There are,
Of course, trans ia all the great Eu-
ropean cities. but they are more, re-
stricied in the quality Of their patrons.
In :hem one sees the comfortably
dressed and the poor. But not people
of the social position who ride here in
the public conveyances. The reason,
Of course, is the prevalence abroad of
she cheap cabs. which are low enough
in Price 20 he accessible 10 anyh21r
but those Of the humblest means. Samc-
i"eS 'htS uIe usVu ny FPTSC"" VINO
hnd it cheaper 10 carry bundles in
that way than TO send them Ey mes
sengers. Americans who go TO Eu-
rope have been as;orishcG sometimes
to see washerwomPn delivering their
baskets iE cabs. But that sight Is no
more surprising 10 them than IL Is
TO the foreigner who sees women
beautifully dressed in the public
street cars. Such thing nigh, bc-
come possible some day in Europe. ii
such comfortable means Of travelling
were to be found in the European cit.
es as those that exist here"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
Vines Arc Long Lived.

The vine attains n great ngc, con-
tinuing fruitful for at least 400 years
1t is supposed to bo equal to the oak
as regards longevity.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
Murdered Rulers of Russia.

or the II emperors and empresses of
Russia between Peter I. and Alexander
II. four have been assassinated.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09

Due Copy. one year.. e8 10
bne Copy, six months ......:......... 8 90
Por any period under six months, one dollar
De. month. Payable IN advance.
Delivered by carrier in Elko at twenty-five
Isnts perweek
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
AN EVENING PAPER,

Issued Every Day, Sundays Excepted.
W. w. BOOHER. Editor and Pro-
prietor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.

WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.
Il ublisheh every Friday and sent to any 40.
dress, (postage paid). at the following rates,
payable in advance.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
|One yeh" -.'.'.. ..--....... IA 10
SIX III ontnS .........s.-..-. .........2 50
For any period under six months, fifty cents
per month.
Entered at Elko, Nevada, Postoirice for
transmission through the malls as second
class mail matter.
ADVEIs rISING RATES.
Wtll be made as low as is consistent with
b)lii oIILla5j principles. Apply 1t the Of
doe fer terms
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21
Officers of Our Navy
Who Are
Distinguished Inventors


from 500 pounds to half a ton; of our
S-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch and 13-inch
guns. The army has also recently
adopted it. These plugs were formerly
handled by hydraulic machinery. but
Fletcher's device enabled this to be
done by hand power by one man. So
successful was the device that one man.
with his left hand turning crank,
can unlock from the breech of the gun
its plug, weighing 1.150 pounds. with
draw 1t to the rear and swing 1t clear
In seven seconds.
Finally Mr.. Fletcher Is the inventor
of n rapid-fire gun which is now tho
standard OF the navy. His device IL
being used on all the 3-inch. 4-lnch. +
inch and G-inch gums In the service.
Just before the war with Spain be-
gan Secretary Long recommended to
Congress an appropriation to build y
big powder factory for making SMOKE
less powder. At the same time he an
nounced that a satisfactory -smokeless
powder had been made after many
years of experiment. and that this
powder was superior to the smokeless
uowders made abroad. Lieutenant ].
B. Bernadou showed special aptitude
for this work and capacity for the solu-
tion of the problems involved in the
prosecution of the experimental work
of this nature" said the report of the
inspector in charge OF the torpedo sta
tion at Newport. This Lieutenant Ber-
nadou is now at Key West recovering
from wounds received while in COM
mand OF the Wilslow at Cardenas. It
was In fact Lieutenant Bernadou and
Commander G.. A. Montgomery who
invented the smokeless powder Just
adopted by the Navy Department. The
navy is particularly proud of this
achievement. Foreign governments
possess a smokeless powder. but 1t
contains nltro-glycerine. which makes
1t unreliable and dangerous. and
besides develops high heat
which soon ruins gun. All
countries have been working for the
ideal smokeless powder containing no
nitro-glycerine, and We are the first
to get 1t. AS in many other matters.
our Navy Department stayed behind
Europe in the adoption of a smoke
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21
apK,nl.x I. Acoomod. ,,nr.

It is a notable fact that President
Mckinley went to the capitol with his
Cabinet during the closing hours of
the recent session of Congress in order
to expedite business and save the
committee on enrolled bills the time
and trouble of carrying Legislation
from the capitol all the way to the
White House to receive his signature.
1t is the first time 1t has been done
since President Harrlson's term. Mr..
Cleveland was never willing to mnke
this concession. He always required
plenty of time to examine bills that
were brought for his approval, and
often insisted that Congress should
walt the entire ten days allowed by
the constitution for this purpose. He
claimed the right to assume his full
share of the responsibility for legisln-
tion and would never sign anything In
u hurry.
President Mckinley, however,
shows a different disposition. He has
been n member of Congress himself
and understands the feelings Of the
national legislature. While he will
not yield any of the prerogatives of
his office, he always meets the "co-
ordinate body" more than half way,
and thus he has an influence which
President Cleveland was never able
to acquire.