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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

A. l.. Robinson of Auburn, was in
the city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

John Davenport, Chelsea's oldest resi-
dent. is reported to he seriously Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

). +. Blake of Boston, was among the
business callers in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

Fred Rogers of Bangor. was in the city
yesterday, calling on friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

Mr.. Carroll of the shoe shop, left, Fri
day for weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

A small list of passengers arrived on
the Sagadahoc. Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

Mrs. Arthur Hamilton left, yester-
day, for a visit in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

Samuel Page of Damariscotta. was In
the city. yesterday. calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

H. w. Littlefield left, Friday, after
noon, for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

}. Pease of Boston, was among the
business callers to Gardiner, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

j.. +. Blake of Boston. was among the
business callers in the city. Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

r. w. Foster Of Boston, was in tn
city on business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

The base ball enthusiasts are return
ing from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

The Catholic Union will resume its
work, Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

yesterday, from a short visit to friends
in this city. t3,'l"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

n. F. Butts of Bangor, returned homo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

Boys and Children's Oyercoats ana
Refers of every dimension at less t1.,,,
one-half you have to pay elsewhere
Mems Mackintoshes. Rubber Coats. Fur
Lined Coats. convers Coats at prices thai
will astonish you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

Between Cobbosseecook Mills and Win
ter HILL Tuesday evening, carriage
robe. Finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing at Cross & RObinson's. oct6.dlw"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08
Daily kslpllnleRee Journal

AL Young left. yesterday, for a short
visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

Children's Suits from Csc. to $4.00; worth
from 500 to 800; aged from 3 to l6
years.
Boys Long Pants In Cheviots and
Cashmeres and Worsteds. worth from
$500 to $780, our price $2.25 up to $50.
Knee Pants from 1sc. to &c. worth from
&C. to $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08

OPTICAL WORK and watch repair
work specialties at this season OF the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-08
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Between Cobbosseecook Mills and Win
ter HILL Tuesday evening, carriage
robe. Finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing at Cross & Robinson's. oct6dlw'
Daily kepnebec 3ournal.
D. GARDINER .A4Al[s@ IN 7,:
James Jewert Of whitefield, ts-seported
to be quite I'LL. g =.
AL Young left. yesterday. for a short
visit in Boston.
The base ball enthusiasts are return
ing from Boston.
H. w. Littlefield left. Friday, after
noon, for Boston.
The Catholic Union will resume its
work, Tuesday evening.
r. w. Foster Of Boston, was in the
city on business, Friday.
Mr.. Carroll of the shoe shop, left, Fri
day for a weeks vacation.
Mrs. John H. Wight will go to Port
land, today, for short visit.
Fred Rogers of Bangor. was in the city,
yesterday. calling on friends.
Mrs. Arthur Hamilton left, yester-
day, for a visit in Lewiston.
&
Miss Caroline Swan left, Friday, for
an extended visit in Boston. o..
Miss Mabel Cobb has entered the office
of o. b. Clason as stenographer.
A small list of passengers arrived on
the Sagadahoc. Friday morning.
A. J. Rowe of Norway, is in the city.
ealing ON friends for a few days.
John Davenport, Chelseas oldest resi-
dent is reported to he seriously ILL.,
Samuel Page of Damariscotta. was in
the city. yesterday. calling on friends
j.. p. Blake of Boston. was among the
business callers In the city. Friday
VI. Pease of Boston, was among the
business callers to Gardiner Friday.
w. G. Ridlon of Worcester, Mass, was
In the city for a few hours, yesterday.
Many Gardiner people attended the
races at Augusta. yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Edward Morang of Randolph, will
remove to South Gardiner in asfew days.
j. r. Blake of Boston, was among the
business callers in the city, yesterday.
j. W., Holland of Bath, was among the
out OF town visitors in Gardiner. Thurs
day.
Mrs F. A. Lawton, left, Yesterday for
Bangor to attend the Maine musical fes-
tival.
MISS Faora Marson of Randolph. has
returned from VISIT in Boston and vi.
entity. ~, - anu VI
II. II. Kicker of Portland, was in the
CITY, Yesterday, calling on his business
friends. BUSINESS
Mrs. Church of Washington n -
Is visiting friends in the CITY for SOW
eral days. o seN
George l.. Woodwork of the Ee,ns
attended the races at Augusta Frda..
afternoon.
"a = Dut's OF Bangor, returned home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

ers. The American normal school has
trained the teachers 10 look at the lower
branches in the light of the higher
branches, and has thus brought about
a method of constructive study which
has given the most satisfactory results.
The first learning OF subject must be
largely the work of memory, but IL de-
velops into reflection of the subject
under consideration, and IL Is in this
direction that the normal school accom-
plishes so much, for its class work and
recitations are In direct line of this
method OF study.
The multiplication OF normal schools
he's done great deal to improve the
elementary schools throughout the
country, for the methods OF training the
teachers are gradually improving, and
naturally the elementary schools gain
by this improving. Normal school
graduates continue to become more pro-
ficient for terms of 10, 20 and even 30
years, all of which is due 10 their sys-
tenn OF training. Seventeen years ago
there were about 10000 normal school
pupils In the country. but today there
are $4,000. a rather slow growth, IL is
true, but normal schools were not many
until quite recently. Mr. Harris then
spoke of a number of the famous teach
ers of this country and abroad who
used normal methods in the fivc stages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

Gov. Dyer the keys OF the building. who
gracefully accepted them. and In few
words handed them to Commissioners OF
Public Schools Stockwell. who made a
brief address OF acceptance, paying a
high tribute to DIR. Henry Barnard the
founder OF the educational system of
Rhode Island. and this building being
dedicated today was a monument to his
sterling worth. and q slight recognition
Of debt which the state can never
repay to the man who has done so.much
for it's men and women. Commissioners
Stockwell then reviewed the history of
normal training I'm Rhode Island and
closed by saying that while the great
victories of the nations had been gained
by the men behind the guns. the vic
tories Of the future will be won by the
women behind the desks.
Mr.. Stockwell then handed the keys
Of the building to Mr.. Fred Gowing, the
new principal OF the Rhode Island nor-
NAL school, who in receiving them said
that education is life and Is to the in
dividual a source of JOY. and is the
backbone of the nation. In the dedica-
tion OF this building the teachers dedi-
cate themselves anew TO the causr of
education Of the children OF the state
of Rhode Island.
The dedlcatory prayer was then de-
livered by Rev. Charles j. White OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
A HOME WEDDING.
Miss Ash and Mr.. Gibson Married at
HON: OF Brides Faith r.

Miss Mamie Il. Ash and Mr.. Frank
Gibson were united in marriage last
evening by Rev. c. A. l.. Richards. rec
tor OF St. Johns Episcopal church, at
the home OF the brides father. No. III
Bacon street The house was very pret-
tily decorated with potted plants. vines
and palms, and there was large num-
Der OF guests. The wedding procession
was made up OF the ushers. Almon s..
Baxter. DIR. II. s. Bacon and L. IL. Nc
Cormick: the maid of honor, MISS
Maude Axe. and the bride. attended by
her father. George IA. Orman attended
the groom as best man, and the brides
father James Ash a patrolman or the
Third station, gave her away.
An excellent collation. was served by
Caterer Lyman. and the many usefui
and ornamental presents were inspect
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson VIII make a
short wedding trip, and then return to
this city and take up their residence at
No. $50 Doyle avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

life. Another thing To be taugh. Is
patriotism. rhis is not a narior of
money entirely. but a nation OF intel
lieent. Christian men and women. and
patriotism should be deeply imtued IN
every heart. Gov. Dyer closed by wish
Ing Gods blessing upon the school and
Its work. for he knew that Rhode ISL
and would have reafon TO be proud of
the work accomplished.
The orchestra thrn played the march
Gov. Dyer by ID. W. Reeves, and
Hon. John E. kendrick. chairman OF the
building committee. mad, a report.
which, he stated. In view Of the tenn
perature, was made briefly. II stated
In. substance the action OF the iegisia-
ture In passing the lawi 20 erect the
building. the selection OF a site and the
erection OF the building. Mr. Kendrick
said that the building was completely
fireproof, which had neccssitated an
extra expenditure of $4,000. IL II ex-
pccted that 1000 pupils can be accom-
medsted. including normal pupils, kin
derRarten pupils and grammar school
pupils OF the city OF Providence. and
II was believed that the building would
answer all the needs Of the state FOR
the coming 81 years. A detailed report
Of the expenditures would be made "a
the general assembly NJ n later date.
PRESENTATION OF KEYS.
Chairman Kendrick then handed "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
ITS FORMAL
DEDICATION.

Continued from Page one.)
opened with grand national fantasia
by Reeves orchestra, under the dI-
rection of ID. w. Reeves. followed by
invocation by Rev. DR.. Bass. presiding
elder of the Methodist church.
GOV. DYER's. ADDRESS.
The opening speech by Gov. Dyer was
brief but mastery address. He said
that he was proud that under his ad-
ministration this beautiful building was
dedicated to the cause OF education.
The state OF Rhode Island today. with
It's new laws for education. with it's new
system for appointing teachers. and
with its fine buildings, was cmagnifi-
Gently equipped TO educate it's children.
But the teachers should be trained to
give the children practical education
which should not be made too complex,
for there Is danger In such a system.
thing which ought TO he taught
Is courtesy ari politeress. which are
both necessary In business and private
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL. APPLICATIONS. as they
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease. and In order 20 cure IL you
tnuat gake. Internal remedies. Halls
cafarrh cufe II eAjt4 fnternnliy, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Halls Catarrh, Cure is not a
auack medicine. II was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians In this coup-
tion. IL is composed OF the best tonics
known. combined with the best blood
purifiers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients IL what produces
such wonderful results In curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
II. :. CHENEY n CO.. Props, Toledo. q.
Sold by druggists, price I5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

or steps I'm the path OF education. He
closSd by saying that he had no doubt
that\he study OF the educational prob
lem WOULD IN the course of time bring
some grind results to, the state OF
Rhode Island.
A BUST OF DIR. BARNARD.
Gov. Dyer then announced that DIR.
Henry Barnard was. much To his re-
gret. unable TO be present. and he then
called op Miss Nellie r.. Wilcox. n
graduate Of the class Of 80. who made
"A brief but eulogirtic reference TO DIR.
Barnard and at the close OF her re-
marks Commissioner Stockwell uncov-
cred a marble bust. which stood at the
left hand corner of the platform, Then
was revealed n most wonderful coun-
terfelt presenfment OF DIR. Henry Bar
nard in sparkling carrara marble. the
work of Sculptor Alfred Jaegers Of New
York. The bust was the gift Of the
graduates Of 1896 90 the new normal
school. and n was accepted by Principal
gowlng In brief address.
Rev. Henry w. Rugg. -. D.. then pro-
nounced the benediction. and the exer-
ciscs closed with music by the or
chestra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
THE NEW STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.

Woonsocket which was followed by the
overture La Sirone" by the orchestra.
MR.. HARRIS REMARKS.
Gov. Dyer then introduced Hon. VIII
liam r.. Harris. IL. D.. United States
commissioner of education. of wash
ington. ID. g. who commenced by say
ing that the building I'm which he stood
was the most complete piece of normal
school architecture In the entire land.
He then reviewed the more important
points OF normal education. and spoke
~ some length upon child study and
the Frocbel kindergarten system, and
the methods OF developing the interest
Of the child from step 90 step az he
proceeds in the kindergarten system.
The work of higher ,sdncetion has been
greatly aided. both ia theory and pnae-
tice. BY the present system Of training
children. In the symbolic stage OF the
intellect the child does not understand
the question OF development But as
he grows into the Initiative stage ne
learns little more and gradually goes
on and on until he ls prepared for the
higher branches of education.
The good normal school shows the
elementary teacher how 20 select the
facts which are best suited for train
ing the young mind. No work done IN
the high schools or academies ~ an
equivalent for the work done I'm tho
normal schools; that ts. for the teach
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

New York, Sept. 1.--Gen. Miles, after
his arrival today from Porto Rico, adj
mitted to an Associated Press reporter,
who interviewed him while the Obdam
was lying off Liberty Island, the sub
stantial accuracy OF the statements at
tributed TO him by the Kansas city
Stars correspondent at Ponce, Porto
Rico.
There are" Gen. Miles said TO the
newspaper man about him, IA few
minor inaccuracies In the published re-
ports. such as usually occur in such in
terviews. do not care TO point out the
inaccuracies referred to at this time;
they are unimportant.
1T is true that requested that my
home should be allowed TO camp some
where near. New York. preferably
Brooklyn Heights, Fort Wadsworth or
Governors Island. And i also request
ed OF the war department that the
troops be allowed to march through
New York city.
II never intended to parade myself,
as L shall go TO Washington in few
days, and would not be here at the time
of the contemplated parade.
II asked that the Wisconsin men
aboard the Obdam be permitted To stay
in this vicinity for day or two TO give
them a chance to see he city. IL would
do no harm To let these western boys
get "a glimpse OF New York. Surely
they merit It, Many of them. l think,
have never seen the city, and perhaps
will never have another opportunity TO
see IL.
ITO my first request, namely that
my troops be permitted to camp here
abouts in the neighborhood OF Brooklyn
Heights, and that they be allowed 10
parade, I have received no reply
'To my second request received
reply at quarantine this morning, or
dering the Wisconsin boys home forth
with. The men will go from the trans
ports directly TO the cars.
Il shall stay in the city day or
two to transact some business ana VIII
then proceed TO Washington. Gen.
wilson's division will reach New York
in a day or two / think. They VIII
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
DIR. ANDREWS
RESIGNATION.


(continued from Page 0ne.)
the following resolutions which were
I'm accepting the resignation of
Elisha Benjamin Andrews, ID, d., LII.
D.. as president Of Brown University
the members OF the corporation desire
10 place on record their high apprecia-
has rendered TO the university during
the nine years in which he has held
the Office OF president. His administra
tion has been both vigorous and con-
servative his method that OF extend
ing as widely as possible the influence
and helps OF liberal education his re-
lation TO students. faculty and officers
such as TO bind them to him In sincere
respect. and personal regard.
His success as an educator is shown
by the rapid growth OF the university
during his term OF Office and In the en-
thusiasm which he inspired in those
who haNe been under him. The record
which he leaves OF his labors here il
one in which he may take an honest
pride, and one which marks an epoch
in the history of Brown.
'ln parting with DIR. Andrews we as
sure him OF our best wishes tor success
In the new field To which he Is called,
and OF our gratitude for the generous.
manly and able service which he has
given mere.
Roland G. Hazard of the trustees was
elected a fellow TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF his father.
The report OF the advisory and ex-
ecutive committee was as follows:
'lt was voted that Benz Il. Clarke
be appointed president al interim, 10
hold office until a permanent appointee
can assume it's duties with total sal
ary at the rate OF $4,000 per annum.
THE athletic committee, consisting
OF r. T. Gammel. Arnold II. c. Chase
and C.. s. Sweetland, reported the cost
OF preparing the athletic field at 81
1866. Ii is not for the best interests
OF the field that II be played on before
the spring of 49, and further a code
OF rules should be prepared under
which Ii may be occupied by the ath-
letic organization OF the college.
THE following appointments and sal
aries are recommended: Albert Knight
Potter. associate professor OF the Eng
lish language. $500; j. N. Ashton, as
sociate professor of musical history
and theory"
Tho committee chosen to select new
president is as follows: DIR. Hovey
of Newton. Col. II. II. ]. Goddard OF
Providence, Dr. George +. Horr OF
Boston. Colgate Hoyt OF New York.
William Vail Kellen OF Boston. Corne-
Illus S. SweettNnd OF Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
HOME RULE DEFEATED.
Kansas City Police Force Will Re-
main in Control OF the Governor.

Kansas City. Mo-. Sept. 7.-"Home
rule" of the police department was de-
feated in special election held in Kan
sas City yesterday. Charter amend
ments. which would have taken the
control OF the department out OF the
hands OF the governor OF Missouri. were
defeated by vote of 6,s0' for and
5.19s against. the amendment failing to
receive the necessary three-flfths ma
jority. The police administration Is at
present controlled by board OF CONF
inissioners. appointed by the governor.
and this board al7o controls the issuing
OF, all saloon licenses. The defeated
amendments provided for the election
OF police commissioners and for an ex-
else board TO control the saloons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
WANTS FREEDOM.
Hacklin Files Petition For Writ Of
Habeas Corpus.
He Is at PRESENT Confined II Jan on
Breach OF Promise Suit.

r Sam Iiacklin. who is defendant In a
breach OF promise OF marriage suit
brought by Miss Fanny Stolesky OF
Lopez street. Is tired OF an enforced yis-
IL TO Howard. and has filed petition.
for a writ of habeas corpus In the su-
preme court. H
He states In his petition that on
August 10Th last he was arrested on "A
writ I'm an action of assumpsit, and
there was endorsed on the writ the fol :
lowing statement: THAT he was about
to leave the state without leaving there
I'm personal property whereon execution
that may be obtained in said action
can be served and the defendant has
committed fraud I'm contracting the
debt on which action is founded
These statements are claimed to be
false. II being not his intention 10 leave
the state, nor has he committed any
fraud.
Citation was issued. returnable Sat
urday, September 10th. Miss Stokesky
seeks by her suit TO recover $4,000 dam
ages. Hacklin denies he ever promised
to marry her, and is very anxious 10
be released from jail. His attorney is
j. j. McGill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07

Buffalo. NY. Sept 1.-THE 1st annual
convention Of the United States Malt
sters' Association. formed In Chicago
last July, opened i'm this city yesterday
morning. The session was devoted u
getting the organization upon footing
There Is a large attendance OF delegates
from all parts of the country. The as
uociation represents a capital OF $780,
w. .0oo ana IL said 10 have a very large
and wealthy membership.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
Bias For stamped Envelopes.

Washington. sept -Four bids we're
submitted 10 the post ONCE department
for supplying stamped envelopes and
newspaper wrappers TO the department
for the ensuing four years. The bid OF
the Piympton company OF
Hartford. Conn, was the lowest. IL is
about $4,000 per annum lower than the
lowest bid submitted last March.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
Governors Day al th. Fair.

Tomorrow will be governors day a..
the State Fair. and Gov. Dyer and staff.
members of the general assembly and
state officials will arrive at the grounds
during the morning hours. and viii be
received by Pres. Perkins and the of.i-
GERS OF the association. The usual ad-
dresses will be made. dinner will be en-
joyed aud Gov. Dyer and the state ohl-
cals will be escorted through the lair
grounds and exhibition halls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
Suit on Note.

The Slater National Bank of Paw
tucket has begun suit against former
probate Judge, John T.. Goldsworthy,
OF Central Falls, 10 recover $1,000. Tnc
suit Is To recover on a promssory note
which, with interest and cost OF pro-
test. amounts to $60204. Thomas +.
Barneield is attorney for the bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-07
Executive Mansion.

Washington. Sept. g.. 1898.
Hon. Robert A. Van Wyck. New York:
Your message OF the 9Th is received.
1t would be very gratifying TO me. II
the health OF the soldiers will allow, To
permit a review which would enable
the people of the city OF New York to
show their appreciation OF the brave
men who in the last three months have
performed such heroic services to the
country.
l Will direct that the commanding
generals, as well az the medical off,
GERS of the army now In New York and
arriving there. shall report upon the
probable effect upon the health OF the
troops OF the parade you propose.
II they report that II will not be in
furious to the soldiers In their present
condition during this heated time, and
is agreeable to the officers and soldiers
themselves, II will afford me special
pleasure to comply with your patriotic
suggestion. VIM MCKINLEY.
The committee appointed by the
mayor TO arrange for the reception to
the soldiers will meet at the city hall
at noon tomorrow. M