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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13
Matched Race.

There will be matched race pulled
on at the Augusta Driving park, Fri
day afternoon, between al Pointer,
2.27A by Romeo, owned by Colby Horn
of Waterville, and the chestnut horse
Commodore Dewey. 222A. owned by
John Damren of Oakland. The latter
horse was also sired ,by Romeo. The
race will be for purse of 5000, the
winner to take all. This is to be race
fer blood as there is a DOT of jealousy
between the owners of the horses,
which look very much alike and are
evenly matched. A small admission
will be charged to pay for putting the
track in shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

The Ladies Missionary Society of the
Wyman at the parsonage, q Weston
street, at 3 O'clock this afternoon. Mrs
Hunt will give an account of the
Ladies meeting held at the convention
at Houlton. Mrs. Hartsook will give
an account of her work as a foreign
missionary. All ladies outside of the
society are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

William Baldwin, the roofer. return
ed from Waterville, Wednesday after
doing a large job of roofing on the
Hollingsworth & Whitney pulp and
paper mills. He has another contract
in Waterville before he returns to Al
gusta to stay. The approach OF fall
is making business in his line very
good,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Arthur M. Harrison, a former resi-
dent of kennebec county, now of Phil
adelphia, was in the city, Wednesday,
calling upon friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Lewis Selbing, the local pension
attorney. has already filed two claims
with the government as the outcome IF
the war with Spain. One of the claims
is that of a widow and the other of an
invalid. Mr.. Selbing has filed the
claims under the general law that gov
erns the granting of pensions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Miss Lena Bean, pianist and organist,
and Miss Louise E. Robinson, vocalist.
have returned to Augusta after a few
days stay in Bangor. They will short
ly give an organ recital in Augusta and
may be heard in concert in Bangor dur
ing the winter.-Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13
California Excursions.

Leave Chicago every Wednesday. Bur-
lineron Route TO Denver, thence via Den
Yer & Rio Grande Ry. (the scenic line OF
the world. Parties travel in Pullman
tourist sleeping cars fitted with every
convenience, which go Through to Califor-
mia ard are in charge of special agents of
long experience. For particulars address,
T. a. Grady Excursion Mgr. G. b. & Q.
n. r.. 211 Clark ST.. Chicago, Ill.
octl3 dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

G. D. Libby of Gardiner. is a busy
man. The extra demand for furs may
be taken as another sign to Indicate a
long zero winter. His original designs
are causing macy ITO make over their
cid fur garments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Donald Mcleod returned on the Pull
man. Wednesday night, from Bangor,
where he has been passing his furlough,
to assist in the work of preparing for
the muster out of the LIST Regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Monaghan had a successful dance at
Union hall, Wednesday evening, that
was attended by very good crowd of
Augustus young people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. William Harvey and
Mrs. A. A. Ray have gone to Lining
ston, Mass. to visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

The special train from Topsham
Wednesday evening, was we'll filled. 1t
arrived about 10 minutes ahead of the
regular train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

DR. Bulls Cough Syrup will rid
you of cold more quickly than any 9TH
er known remedy. Don't let a cold go as
It comes for you may endanger your life.
Price % cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Taber. Carey & Reds crew appear
TO be greatly in demand for job work,
this fall, both in Augusta and Halo
we'll. Their work must be appreciated,
evidently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13
Fully Warra nied.

II not cured after taking three
fourths of a bottle OF TOGUS COUGH
MIXTURE return the bottle. and the
money will be retunded.-BOWDITC
WEBSTER & CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Mrs. Harry Reid, who has been in
Portland, attending the Musical Festi-
val, returned home, on the evening
train, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Miss Eva l.. Shorey has returned to her
duties at the executive department, after
having passed a week in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Miss L. r. Bucks millinery opening
will take place, today and Friday. AL
are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Hon. e. Dudley Freeman passed the
night in the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

George Lawrence returned home
Wednesday evening, from his trip tc
Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Prof. W. w. Stetson left on the after
noon train. Wednesday, for visit to the
Castine Normal school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

Commissioner Matthews has returned
from his business visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

was dcnle for the good of the country and
| the poor deserving fellows In that case
they will work as zealously in the future
as in the past"
There has been some talk of another
bounty to the soldiers, but it is doubtful
II that is favored by General Richards.
only m a way. OF course it will be hard
to discriminate as to who should be as
sisteu by the State and who should not,
YET 10 the soldier who has no family to
support and who came out of the service
IN good condition, General Richards has
feel1ng that the State has done all it
should be asked to do
The railroad commissioners passed the
DAY, Wednesday. examining the Portland
Railroad, and the Portland & Yarmouth
Electric Railroad.
Today they will go over the route of
the Portland G. Rumford Falls Railroad
In the forenoon and THE Rumford Falls
Rangeley Lake Railroad in the afternoon.
The Phillip & Rangeley. and the entire
Sandy River system will be inspected Fri
day.
On Monday the nth. they will go over
the route OF the SebasIicook & Moose
mead Railroad. The system of electric
railroads about Bangor will be examined,
TUESDAY. This comprises the Bangor
Street Railroad. the Bangor, Hampden &
Winterport Railroad, and the Bangor.
Orono and Old Town Railroad On the
afternoon of that day. they will go to
Pressure Isle, where the next day they
will hold a hearing at what is known as
Fairfield Junction. This hearing is upon
the petition of the selectmen of the town
of Pressure ISLE for permission to build a
highway that will cross the tracks of the
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad in the Y.
near Fairfield Junction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-13

The commissioners will devote as much
of the remainder of the week as is nee
essary to the inspection of the Bangor &
Aroos'took system.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
new TENNESSEE INDUSTRY.
VfncEar spring VIII Dc Used foV
Tic...ins. iarnOacs.

TiCt.tiuIs i"rpOscs,
n now enter,iise is being promoted
in Albion county, Teuncssae, which will
be one of the most wonderful II the
world, says the Memphis Commercial
Appeal. 1t comes with the discovery of
a vinegar spring on the famous Reel.
foot lake by Pete Bennett, of Paducah.
KY, while on a hunting expedition
This was probably six months ago
and Mr.. Bennett, seeing tie as posi-
bilities in such "A spring, kept tic mat
ter a profound secret until he could get
sufficient capital interested in order 10
make it's development assured. He was
successful in securing the aid of a null
timillionaire of London and the organi-
zation of the company is complete.
1t is proposed by this company that
they make garden spot of several thou
sand acres Of the fine land that sur
rounds this spring and plant the whole
Of it in cucumbers The vines will be
trained TO run in trenches between the
rows of hills and when about half
grown by means Of irrigation the vine
gar from this spring will be turned
vines until the cucumbers are grown,
when il will he turned off and the fnest
of the pickles will be gathered and bar
relied for shipment.
The company will then buy 1000 head
OF hogs to eat the pickles refused for
shipment and TO wade in the vinegar
marsh. 80 that at time of slaughter they
will not only ship bacon, shoulders,
ham, etc. but can fill all orders for
picked pigs feet on short notice. They
will sell vinegar only in five barrel lots.
The barometer and Weight
A man weighs less when the barom-
eter Is high, notwithstanding the fact
that the atmospheric pressure on him
Is more than when the barometer IN
low. As the pressure Of air on an or
dinary-sized man Is about IS tons. the
rise Of the mercury from 90 inches TO
81 inches adds about one ton TO the
load he has TO carry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
Thc CON rrndrct.

The preliminary estimates Of the di-
rector of the mint indicate that the
worlds gold product for 1897 amounted
TO about S230.109,coo. This is an in
crease Of nearly 20 per cent. over 1896.
All Of the great sources of supply show
n gain. The United States leads the
list. with a product of &6l, 100000; but
is closely followed hy africa with
product OF $5s,C00,OOO and Australia
with Sj1.0o0C00. Russia. Mexico, Cam
ada and India follow in the order
named-Russia with 32j,oO0.Oo0. Nc>;co
with $10.C0)Coo and Canada and India
each with s7.500.0OO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06

Washington, May DIR. Schuyler
G. Gray, of Grand Rapids, is warmly
supported for appointment as brigadier-
surgeon in the volunteer army.
IL Michigan gets two origadier-gen-
erals. Irish. OF Kalamazoo, and Duflield
Of Detroit, will probably land, although
Cen. Smith. If Grand RAPID, is well
indor.rd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
A TorpcdO Boat CT the United States Navy.


4 ''midget' Testament, three-quar.
ters OF an inch long and half an inch
wide. weighing only 90 grains, and n
mite" Bible, one and thrcc-quarte. $ %
an inch high by one and one-"iGhth
wide, containing 936 pages and Teigh-
ing $50 grains, have lust been published
by n Glasgow firm. They ar" said to be
the smallest Bible and Testament in tho
world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
EtcranI Fires.

Near the Caspian sea there are sew
eral eternal fres," so called by the ma
tives. where natural pas issues fr1m
the ground, and has been on fire for
AGES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06

Rad Form.
Though the COW has repose,
Her manners aren't right,
For she always chews tciu
Irnm mornIng TIL n-nht.


In some places i'm Spain, among them
Nergara, whore Coli, the anarchist,
was carrotcd, an old custom prevails OF
orrestiug the eNccutioncr Immediate
lyafter the execution and charging him
with murder before the court of Justice.
YES ! killed a man, answers the exc
cutioner, but did ii in the name OF
the law, for the benefit Of society, and
in obedience TO the commands Of your
honor" Then the court discharges
him. saying that iustice had been done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06

Educate Your Towels with Cascareta.
Candy cataartir cure constipation fore, OF.
Zoe. SO. 7: {" g. G. fail. druggists refund money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
FOR AND AGAINST CURFEW BELL.
1T HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED IN
THREE HUNDRED CITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES

Tho arguments against the revival Of the curfew
mention among other objections that II sovors %
a return medevasm and that II interteres
with parental rights and with personal liberty
Tho advocates OF the movement reply that there
IS more medimvalsm connected with the ringing
o, the curfew than there is with any other Gus
tom that happened TO be practical then and is still
followed. and that the sentiment connected with
the mere word should not he allowed to confuse
IT'S latter-day meaning
As to m Interference with the rights OF parents
they point to what may he called similar inter
ference in the matter OF compulsory education.
imposed. as the curfew is. for the good OF the
state and the question concerning personal liberty
Is compared with the giving OF edged tools to in
tants for playthinSs
As clinching argument In favor OF restricting
the hours for children he the streets at
night. three hundred towns where the ringing OF
the curfcw has been adopted noticed. and the
decrease In crime pointed out. Lincoln. Neb.. has,
tho Mayor OF that town reports. already
Improvement IN many directions. there are
fewer arrests and there is decided social advance
ment omaha reports an equally satisfactory state
az a result OF the establishment Of the curfew, and
Dss Moines, Denver. Leavenworth and Yankton. s
D. have given similar testimony as to the OK
ccllence OF the rule.
The ontario act is thought by some TO incorporate
the most concise and consistent rules. which may
be also applicable FOR American towns and villages
This act Is as follows:
Ontario, l%2-First- Municipal councils in cities.
towns and Incorporated Vi lagos shall have power
to pass bylaws Tor the reSua ton OF the time after
which children shall not he In the streets at night
fall without proper guardianship. and the age,
apparent age. OF boys and Girls respectively. under
watch they shall be required to be in their homes
at the hour appointed. and such municipal council
shall in such case cause bell or bells TO be runs
the appointed time a warning. 10
be called the "curfew bell after which the chill
dien 81 required to DC in their homes of
streets shall not be found upon the public streets
except under proper control or guardianship or for
some unavoidable cause.
Secondary child found after the time ap-
pointed shall be liable to be warned by any con-
stable or peace officer TO 90 home, and II after
such warning the child shall be found lettering
the streets such child may be taken by such
constable TO its home
Third-Any parent guardian may be summoned
for permitting his child to habitually break said
bylaws after having been warned in writing and
may be fined for the first offence. ST. without costs
and for the second offence ST. and for a third or
any subsequent offence IS
The suggestion that the curfew shall ring the
tune of Home. Sweet Home" Is made with the
hope that the ringing OF the bell shall be cons!d-
cred invitation to return TO the home rather
than n command TO do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

EDITH CUNNINGHAM HAXEN COMMENTS
CRICKET-SAYS IT Is THE REST
EXERCISE FOR GIRLS

with the increased and persistent advocacy BY
physicians OF physical exercise for the
gen;Ier sex looks about for something which VIII
bc Just as much fun and s,ill not so rough md
masculine baseball Woman has tried with
more or less success the cycle bowling and basket
ball and halls cricket with delight
There Is already on loot an effort in two or
three girls schools near New-York 10 introduce
series OF interacademic cricket matches. Rose
mary Hail. az Wallingtor1 Conn. and Mrs. H9zcns
School Pelham Manor. y. T.. indeed have for
four years played games against each other. Next
year the latter school hopes 80 open series OF
competitive games with other schools.
Mss Edith Cunningham llazcn. who IS not only
an expert player herself. but also the author II
the American Cricket Annual and Golf Guide" de-
clares that az all mems athletes are largely the
ou;growth OF scholastic and collegiate competitive
sport. SO the freedom in out-oi door sport which
schools is the foundation Of The growing Interest
among women In various forms OF athletics rs
means OF physical development and heaithiul
joyment. despite the dlsadvantageous petticoat In
detailing tho ior her Partially FOR cricket
the best game for slrls Miss Hazen says: Il; is
into play every muscle OF the body Th( play Is 80
distributed to give each player varisty and in
teres'. and is simple enough tor them 10 learn
With cricket as with all similar games Of ball
and bat. the vlSor Of the play grows only with the
vigor OF the player. 20 that FOR woman's game II
quickness of eye OF judgment and OF movement, to-
gether with the free action IN throwing ball. In
catching II and In running forms OF training
every woman would be the gamer by having more
frequently than in the past"
In regard 10 the growth OF cricketing I'm this
country Miss Hazen says: There various
cricket clubs among older women In Staten Island
and other places. ard IL Is n growing amusement at
summer resorts among the young women but the
these outside clubs have lessened the opportunities
70 establish cricket as an accepted athletic sport
city remaining In women's playing games that
have been accepted exclusively as mems sports to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

which ahouIds there and for which Miss Houey Is
famous more than Miss Clara Barton. and Miss
Frances Willard. both OF whom have been num-
bered among her most cherished friends
Miss Willard was soon 10 pay visit TO Bon
ME View when overtaken ny me illness which
ended in her death.
The house. in tho modern Queen Anne style with
It's conservatory beautiful rugs. works OF art and
books (. an evidence OF ths taste OF its owner.
Below IT, IN n cedar grove nj tae bottom ~ rav'ne
is veritable fairyland. Three artificial ponds.
s,or' n with lake fish an crossed ~ rustic
br' u.s. add much - the beauty o, this retreat.
~ IL Miss Holicys favorte resting-p!ace Her
Companion. when she IL not writing Is her adopted
daughter. n little girl o. ten years
Just before Christi mas. last year. she and the cad
were taking a walk 10 the hollow. when she noticed
that the l!,;lc was carving something IN her
hand which upon examination proved 70 D.
Ratchet "to cut down tho Christmas tree" When
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

Stairs and Down Stairs and In Ny Ladys Cham
b'r" J. the lilo Of q paper 10 be given by Mrs
Mary - Chambers. and Dr. Katherine Dell Bur
nett Will tell ~ "fads and Fanccs ln Diet"
Buriu., the hours recess the loX l.nchcOnS ana
social intercourse VIII bee enjoyed For the after
noon programme the presentation OK credentials
VIII be FIST bus. meas 10 lowed by the rollca
Of delegates ana thiH aea!n By the Il elton OF tho
committee FOR isH Nh loha Van Buren, Thayer
VIII s.,,lk Oh Juvenile Patriotism" and Mrs
Henry Sanger Snow ON The British on Long ISL
and The last address Will be- made by Miss A.
Sterling.
Trains 20 reach Garden CITY IN time leave Flat
brsh Station. Brooklyn. At 9.20. and Long Island
civ ~ 932 o'clock In the morning. and return
trains ,eavc Garden city AT 4:l6 and $40 o'clock
In the afternoon
The members Of tho Committee OF Arrangements
ar. Mrs John Lewis Childs. Miss Anna Willets.
Mrs Charles OH. Cragie. Mrs Alvah G. Brown.
Miss FL zab.'h II. Perry, Mrs. John Kendall Dunn
and Miss Eliza Macdonaln chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
THE TRTBTNE PATTERN.
A TISSCE-PAPER PATTERN OF BLOUSE
WAIST. No 7S7s. FOR COUPON
AND TEN CENTS

Few designs are more popular than the waist
with smooth back. pouchod front and big sailor
collar The model shown includes all these features.
and Is admirably adapted both 10 wool stu.ls and
thin diaphanous materials. although az illustrated
the material IS light-blue p.que. trimmed with
white needework
The foundation Is a fitted lining which includes
the usual pieces and and closes at the centre
front To IL Is attached the plastron. which IS
stitched 10 the right side. and hooks into place
beneath the edge of the left front The bodice
proper Is fitted by shoulder ard under-arm seams
only. ard is slightly open AZ the front - reveal
the plastron below the collar. which f. scanned 10
the neck and rolled The sleeves two
scanned. and III snugly showing only s. ght tglness
at the top. At the neck is straight standing
collar banded with embroidery. anl the wrists are
finished with stitched-on bands ~ the same With
the blouse Is scarf knOtted after true sailor
fashion and a belt with cut-sieel buckle and slides
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08

q cordial greeting 20 mo Council which Is 10 meet
at tho Casino that morning AT 80 o'clock Clubs
arc requested % send two delegates; individual
members are also invyed Each club Will be as
sossed o. this sum be paid on presentation OF
credentials by the delegates.
All those attending tho council are asked 10
bring boxes or luncheon. AS every one will he
served with tea and coffee. Il IS requested that
before. MAY IL Miss Viola Bed"li Hampstead Long
Island be advised az TO tho number 81 guests ex-
peciing TO be present.
The morning session Will be from 1870 to 1870
O'Clock The chairman of the committee will pre-
side Mrs John Lewis Childs will deliver the nd
dress ~ welcome to Garden cry. 10 which Miss
Eliza Macdonald will make the reAonse.
"Fvoiu'ion c., Household Economies" will b
treated hy Mrs. John Kendall Dunn. A paper on
The Housemother' viii 10 read by Mrs. Henry
NJ Neckor and Di. Mary 10 Eogs Ingram VIII
talk OF Women In Relation TO Hygiene" Up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
EVEN PATRIOTIC STOCKINGS.

Blue stockings embroidered In white stars are
decidedly popular that Uncle Sam has shout
der"d his gun.
Palds in red black green. yellow and red are
most popular IN silk and Isle stockings
Plaid stockings for children the latest fad.
Some extremely handsome.
Embroidered hosiery is the correct thing to
with tho evor-fashionahle low shoe
Black hose embroidered with yellow or white
neurs de Lis shown in the drygoods houses.
Red stockings will be popular. either embroidered
In white with a white check plaid.
by those who do not care FOR fancy footwear.
Brown and tan stockings will he the proper color
with shoes 81 Ike color
Children will tan stockings and shoes with
their summer attire.
Black cotton hose. with fancy colored silk welts
are selling well this season for goltng
The wool solnng stockings giving place to
the SIN ana cotton ones OF summer wear.
Fancy hosiery still continues popular. Judging
from the sales OF the stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
BARNARD GIRLS ~ GOWNS.
THEY WILL DANCE WITH COLUMBIA STU
DENTS AFTER CLASS EXERCISES.

DENTS AFTER CLASS EXERCISES
The present graduating class ot Barnard College
will Re the frs, since the original graduating class
In 1893 TO class day. The exercises will con-
sst OF the usual ceremonies. Appropriate gifts
have been selected Cor each nher, and the pres.
entation GRAFTON vii he made by Miss Louise +
De Hart The history OF the class VIII 90 given BY
Miss Jessie W Hughtan; Its future achievements
will be predicted by Miss Ida f. Wells. and poem
will be read by Miss Stella George Stern Caps and
gowus are 10 be worn az the function. and all op-
position to this attire is said TO have dlsap-
peared Miss Anna F.. II. Meyer is presiden, OF tire
class organization.
The graduating class OF Columbia viii have Its
class exercises at the same tme-the afternoon OK
June sand afterward the two classes Will have
dance at Columbia College.
commencement VIII be on June AT Columbia:
and on the morning OF the prece ling day there WI!
Re some informal closing exercises AZ Barnard Ad-
dresses will he delivered by Dean Emily James
Smith and Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hall. the dean OF
Union Seminary.
There twenty-five young women IN the Bar
nard gradua ting class.