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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
CAPT. BRADFORD TO ASSIST.
will Leave for Paris TO Attend Meeting Of
Peace Commission.

Washington, Sept. ga cablegram
from the American members of the
peace commission was received at the
navy department., today, requesting
that Capt. Bradford, chief of the
equipment bureau, be sent at once to
Paris to assist the peace commission.
AS the officer is the leading expert OF
the navy department in the matter OF
coaling stations. ocean routes of COM
munication and stragetic points, the
inference is that the commission ex-
poets to promptly begin the considera-
ton of those subjects SO far as they
relate to the Philippines and the La
drones f1 III
Capt. Bradford has taken passage
on the Lucania, sailing from New
York, next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Aces formerly occupied by Gen. T0ral,
the Spanish commander at this place.
In answer to : number Of small cap
italists who have written here askins
for Information as to coming to SAN
tiago. Gen. Wood advises them not 70
come until December, as there are nor
Faculties at present for the transfer Of
property. After that time there VIII
be many opportunities for the use OF
brains and capital.
The city OF Santiago Is cleaner anu
heaIthier now than ever before In It's
history. No cases OF yellow fever are
recorded.
IInon instructions from Washington,
schools here will be opened on the first
Monday in October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
STICK TO the TEXT.
italy Fears Other Qssstiens Will Creep Into
Cars Peace Conference.

Rome, Sept. 26.-The government has
sent to Russia a automatically worded
acceptance of the Cars Invitation to
take part in an international peace con-
ference. In its note of acceptance the
government expresses sympathy with
and admiration for the objects of the
Car. but says It fears that difficulties
will arise over the discussion of questions
other than. that of armament. which
might accentuate In the very heart Of
the projected conference q conflict OF
opinions. the consequences Of which
would not leave us without anxiety.'S
The government suggests that the Gear
eiminate this possibility by formulating
sions to the central idea. &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

The neonle NJ this commnnity were
greatly shocked SUNDAY morning. to
learn OF the death 81 Mrs Nellie d.
Crowell which occurred .ometime dur
ing SATURDAY. nipht IRON, heart failure,
Mrs Croweli had been In failing health
for some month. mt has thonght 70
he much ;mnroved LAST week and. sat-
urdav night rat;rsa In Seemingly good
health About 10 o'ciock she arose and
co,nnIa,nsa ~ -. taa,,ng vsfv well
md ha;ns ,,na,,a - .,aa, Affer fak-
inc .oue r,od,n;ns for her heart she
returned 20 hea ,aSv who was
visit;nr har GA who occunIed the
,o,,a 800. - 49,. O'clock md
thn,,rt,, 10 .",,,a ~, hear MIS-.
rro"a,, s"a -, on. ~ course was
a,.r,naa ga .,.o,nn No. no nd a. Irs.
CrnnaI,,. sn.op"aa so,,na that sha was
oa,s ,.'s.a,,,s.",., ca,is., the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
FANNY DAVENPORT.

a change was noticed and since then she
had been gradually sinking and. today.
1t was announced that death was only "a
question of a few hours.
All three sisters had already been nOti-
fled. and with her husband were at her
bedside when she peacefully passed
away
Her brother-in-law. William Seymour,
was notified. yesterday. of her condition,
and Is on his way here. He will take
charge Of the funeral arrangements, the
nature II which will not be known until
he arrives.
Miss Davenport was the daughter of
Edward Davenport, the famous American
actor md Fanny Elizabeth Vining Da-
NEWPORT. an equally famous actress, and
WAS born In london. April 10. 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
CITIZENS UNION MEETING.
Committee Discusses Change Of Name and
,ol Emblem and Head Of Ticket.

Albany, N. Y. Sept. 2s.-The nomi-
met here. today, in protracted session.
Nothing definite was decided upon, more
than to empower the chairman. Paul Full
Ter of New York. to appoint a committee
which shall have full power to select a
name for the vacant place at the head OF
the state ticket in place of that Of Col.
Roosevelt and to change the name and
emblem of the organization, should it be
deemed advisable.
The name spoken of is the Citizens
League State party which, 1t is believed,
will eradicate the local significance of the
name at present in use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS.


1t was enormously stated IN the
Journal few days ago that Cornelius.
Corners of Chelsea, figured in a p0lipe
court proceeding in Chelsea. It au-
pears that the party's name was Con.
ley. We regret the injustice to ~. !
Corners through the Journal being M
correctly informed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

The funeral services Of the late
Charles Stevens was held. Saturday
afternoon, from his late home on Main
street, Rev. E. v. Stevens Of the
Universalist church officiating. Ths
floral tributes from relatives were
numerous and beautiful. sts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
GREAT DISTRESS
Feund By Commissioners Aioaa North and
East New Foundiand Coasts.

St Johns. N. F.. Sept 26.-The British
royal commissioners, Sir John Bramston
Sir James Truskin and Lord Westmeath.
appointed Ito investigate the French
treaty rights in Newfoundland, have
OF tie French treaties on the north and
cast coasts of the island and arrived al
H6nne Bay. yesterday, on the colonial
cruiser Fiona. At Bonnie Bay they will
hegin an investigation of the troubles
r. INT from the lobster and herring fish,
efiea. They report that extreme distress
Exists among the fishermen on the north
and east coast owing to the failure Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
TO. OPPOSE l. A. ".
Rival Cyclists Association Formed At Trenton
Eddie Bald Chairman.

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 26.-The "Ameri-
can Racing Cyclists Union" was form
ed, today, as an opposition racing as
ISOLATION to the League of American
Wheelmen, at meeting held here in
which a number Of the star racers took
part Eddie c. Bald was made chair
man and F. Ed Spooney secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
Gen. wheeler Leaves Tor Alabama.

New York. Sept. 26.-Gen. Wheeler
took his final departure from Camp
Wikoff. today. Tomorrow the general
will inspect the cadets at West Point
after which he will go to Washington
From that city he will start for Hunts.
vile. Ala, to assume command of the
cavalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
FANNIE DAVENPORT DEAD.
The Great Actress Passes Away at Duxbuy.
Mass. Monday Night.

Duxbury. Mass. Sept. 2G.-Fanny Da-
venport (Mrs. Melbourne McDowelD died
at her summer home, Melbourne Hall, at
death was enlargement of the heart.
Miss Davenport had never fuliy recov-
cred from her severe Illness early in the
summer, hut up to a week ago 1t was
Thought she would in time enjoy good
health again. A few days ago, however,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
Colombia wili Rests. lsaly'. psnaat,.

Kingston. ia, Sept. 26.-Advices from
Cnrtagenia, Colombia, state that the CO.
lombian government has finally decided
20 decline to pay the Cerruti claim on the
ground that the reports are now able to
produce ample evidence OF Cerruti's conn
plicity In the political troubles that oc-
CURED In the country in 1876 and 1886. The
government. according to the advices re-
ceived, has directed the President to urge
italy to agree to resubmit the case to
arbitration and will. In the event OF fa1l-
ing In this attempt. oppose force with
force to the last extreme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
Camp Meade Soldiers to Go South.

Washington. Sept. 26.-Gen. Oates,
today. called on the President and sub
United number OF recommendations
FOR staff appointments and promotions
He also told the President it would be
unwise to remove the troops at Camp
Meade within three weeks. About the
middle Of October the camp is to be
broken and Gen. Oates says the men
probably will be taken to Georgia Or
Alabama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
CAUSED LOSS OF $780, 900.
Wind Storm al Tonawanda Destroys Many
Houses and Barns.

Tonawanda, N. r.. Sept. GA terrible
wind storm struck this place. this even
ing. Houses and barns were smashed to
kindling wood. trees uprooted and many
persons injured. 1t is estimated that the
damage to property will reach 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
Peace Commission in Paris.

Paris. Sept. 26.-The peace commission
of the United States arrived here, today,
from London, and was met at the rail-
road station by the staff of the United
States embassy, number of Americans
ana many reporters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Mrs. Julia Tinkham and little son re-
turned, Monday, to their home in An
son. after short visit with relatives
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

New York. Sept. 26.-Mrs. W. c. Whit
ing. on board the yacht Sycamore, which
brought the invalid from Bar Harbor. 1t
was said, this evening, that Mrs. Whit
ney had stood the tedious journey well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
President Of Chilli Mas 1 Shock.

Lima. Peru. via Galveston. Texas Sept.
alt Is announced here that President
Errazuriz of Chilli, has suffered a slight
proving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
Ex.eoy. pattisen Declines Nomination.

Philadelphia. Sept. 26.-Ex-Gov. Robert
:. Pattison, who was nominated for Con-
.ress. a few days ago by the Democrats
Il the 9Th District, today, declined the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

C. d. Cummings has been confined
to his home for several days by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Lima, Peru. Sept. s.-via 0aiveston,-
Col. Richard Day, the new United States
minister to Chill. arrived here safely.
last night. with Mr.. q. A. Bridgemai,,
the new United States consul 70 Bolivia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Mr.: and Mrs. s. H. NORM heNe r.
turned from Portland, where they were
called by the death Of q relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

w. p. Farr of Portland. has been
visiting relatives is town for few
laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Miss Myra Wells went 10 Dexter.
Monday, where she will spend seve33ls
weeks with relatives. - 8 4,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

: = : :: :;
that women
otherwise k.ZNs
healthy
should suffer
70 severely.
Lydia E. Pink
hams vege- -
table Conn U.s. @.:1
thorough fe- 1SES2l(SS7
male regula- v<:.HEiEss..A
tor known to N:'v. sT
medical sci.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Miss Lottie Crowell is quite AZ MN
typhoid fever at her home ON lQnkS
street sssest go y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Leon A. Bachelor, who has been at
home from Camp Powers on a short
turlough, has returned to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

Rev. and Mrs. C. F. Mosher Of Rats.s
gor. are visiting his mothef1 rs., Abtfs 2
Mosher. -sssss& ~. - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
OAKLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram WINSTON Spent
Monday with friends in Augustus 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
Tender feet, with the burning, aching sens,
on, arc effectively cured by using
(0IllfQrt powder

II Is soothing, healing, and comforting to the
skin, because Of its wonderful medicinal proper.
ties. Miss NJ. Howe trained nurse, Milford .Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27

A Frenchwoman has died in her 10th
year, leaving 132 descendants. Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-27
PERIODS OF PAIN. I i

Menstruation. the balance wheel Of
womatl's life, Is also the bane of exist
encc to many because It means time OF
great suffering.
While no woman II entirely free from
periodical pain, It does not seem to have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
n. E. Capen Assumes Control Of the Az
gusta House, Today.


H. f. Capen, onef ofi the bast knows,
of the Maine hotel men, MlIl assume
control of the Augusta house, today,
he having purchased the interest of
Pinkham and Arnold, who opened the
house in June.
Mr.. Capen has been connected with
the Kineo house five years, having
commenced his hotel career there He
has since that time managed the Sill
yer Lake hotel at Katahdin Iron
Works and the Bay View house at
Camden for eight years apiece. He
has practical experience having learnt
his business under o. A. Dennen of the
Mount Kineo house, one of the most
successful of the hotel men in the
State. Mr.. Capen is thorough hotel
man and has always been successful
SO the people of this city are assured
of first class hotel in all respects.
The house has recently been over
hauled and renovated and had many
improvements made throughout and is
in excellent condition for the reception
of guests. Mr.. Capen will endeavor
to have the attendance upon guests up
to the standard and will do his utmost
for the comfort of all his guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
A BRUTAL ACT.
Cornelius CarIin Assaults His Wife During q
Drunken Row.


During a drunken row, Wednesday
evening, Cornelius Carlin, a teamster
for the Augusta Lumber Co., most
brutality assaulted his wife. They
were having a family row when Car
lin kicked his wife in the stomach.
She was about to become a mother,
and was in fearful agony when the
neighbours who had been notified of
lin went Off down town shortly after
the affair and at late hour was still
away from home.
easier and doing as well as could be
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

c. b. Kinds, who has been missing
from his home in Poland. several days
and for whom much anxiety has been
felt, is in the county Jail. He was ar
rested for intoxication Saturday and
was brought into the Auburn court
Monday morning and fined Failing
to pay he was committed to jail
Lewiston Journal.
Mrs. Julius Waterman, a prominent
Bangor society woman, met with a
severe accident. Tuesday. She was
riding on an electric car at Bangor
and fuse blew out when the car was
going down hill. Mrs. Waterman be-
came frightened and jumped from the
ear, striking with such force as to
break her left leg.
The end of the Lubec Kl0ndike is
rapidly approaching. and in a short
time every trace OF the stupendous
fraud save what is held in the memo-
ries of the victims will be effaced. Ais
ton Gushing. the st. John contractor
who furnished the lumber and piles
used in the construction of the plants
at North Lubec. has purchased the
material as it now stands and will take
it up. the ostensible purpose being to
sell it to the Washington County Rail-
road Company for the construction Of
wharf in Eastport. Work will be be-
gun at Cnce to take. up the piling,
several millions of feet of which have
been driven in the mud to hold the ac-
cumulatOrs.
Chas. Coulliard of Hampden. came
<o Do h,.C
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
STATE HOUSE MATTERS.
Hearing Before the Railroad Commissioner,
Other Affairs Of the Capitol.

The railroad commissioners held a
hearing at the State House. Wednes-
day. on the petition of the Lewiston
Brunswick & Bath Electric Railroad
asking permission to lay their tracks
across the overhead bridge on Oak
street in Bath and operate their cars
over the bridge. The only question to
decide upon was whether the bridge
had been sufficiently strengthened by
recent repairs made by the electric
railroad. The commissioners decided
that the repairs were sufficient to
make the bridge safe and ordered the
petition granted. The electric railroad
will pay for the repairs and one half
the expense of maintaining the bridge
and the Maine Central Railroad will
pay the other half. Hon. Seth NJ. Car
ter of Lewiston. appeared for the
Maine Central and Heath and Andrews
for the electric railroad.
Frank r. Oak, clerk in the land
Office. is at work copying into books,
the field notes made by different sur
veyors which have never been placed
on record, but have been in the land
Office in their original manuscript form.
They are miscellaneous surveys and
date back to 1895.
Miss Harris of the board of health
department, who has been i'll for sew
eral days, has returned to her work.
State Librarian Carver has returned
from a short visit to Boston. While
hand book stores but did not purchase
any books for the library.
The following corporations filed their
papers at the Capitol. Wednesday,:
Cumberland Iron Trap Company has
been organized at Portland for the pur-
pose of locating. developing and oper-
ating all mining properties. with 800. :
600 capital stock. Of which nothing Is
paid in. The officers are: President,
G. d. Brennan of Cohasset. Mass. !;
treasurer, Henry w. Rice of Boston.
Mass. Certificate approved, August
"a, 1898.
Mitchell Electric Company has been
organized at Portland for the purpose
of manufacturing and dealing in cleo
trical appliances, with $150.0OO capital
stock, of which $25 is paid in. The
officers are: President, Thomas H.
Mcdonnell of Quincy. Mass: treasurer,
VIM. e. Pearson of Boston, Mags
Certificate approved. August e6. 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

0A0ToR1A
ssansh. IN H. u IN Alaays eslil
''; :; g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

Miss Harris of the board of healtt
department. who has been i'll for sew.
eral days, has returned to her work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

]. Maurice Arnold Of The post Office
force. is taking his annual two weeks
vacation, the greater part Of which will
be passed. accompanied by Mrs. Ar
mold. at the latter's former home in
Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

The Kennebec County Medical
Association members enjoyed their an
nual excursion to the Islands, Wednes-
day. They went to the Isle Of Springs
where 4 fish dinner was served and
had most enjoyable time in, visiting
the many places of interest about the
island. The orchestra from the In
sane hospital accompanied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

well and although 9le HAS oeeI one VI the
hardest worked men in the regiment he
has gained flesh and has not been sick at
all.
Private Henry Tullan of Co. A. who
blistered his feet in walking to the
range at Chickamauga and has since
been troubled with blood poisoning had
n relapse. The march to RingOld when
the troops started North was too much
| for him and he has had to have his
foot lanced and he walks with
crutches.
Among some of the ridiculous stories
of suffering told by some of the members
Of the 1st Maine, the most ridiculous was
told to a crowd of Togus veterans. The
| man said that the awful stencil was
cansed by the bodies Of the men killed in
the Civil War which were near Yne sur
| face Of the earth, and that he had picked
IN many bones on the battlefield.
The Water Power Company keeps its
men continuously on guard at the res
evoir so that it is manifestly impos-
sihle for any of the soldiers to battle
there as was reported to the officers OF
| the camp earlier In the week. Men
may have. attempted this but tine pres
| ence of standing guard there has
made it impossible in the past and viii
make it impossible in the future.
The Bangor Commercial has the follow.
! ,ne in regard to the batteries: The bat
| teries which are encamped between the
First Regiment and Winthrop street are
An the pink of condition and the contrast
batween the men and those who have re.
turned from Chickamauga is very ap
narent. While they are the picture O
health and their uniformarare new ant
bright their comrades a naciated am
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

State Librarian Carver has returned
from a short visit to Boston. While
there he visited several of the second
hand book stores but did not purchase
any books for the library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

attired in clothing. grimy and much the
worse for wear. 1t is striking lesson OF
what service long continued will do for
a soldier away from home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01
! TICE!
Sale Of Grand Stand
Seats.

me Grand Stand Reserved Seats for
hue week Of the Maine State Fair. will
&C. C. on sale ut Auburn Hall, Friday and
90 na',unr'tay, Sept. md and Sd. 1898, from
saie Will open at the fair grounds. Mon.
ny ny; sept. >. at A. NJ. Seats for ths
heek %25. The Grand Stand boxes will
tha soia at auction on Monday. Sept. 5th
rro, opening day of the fair at the fail
SOUNDS, at 130 o'clock p. NJ.
Ans,, E. G. EvELETH, Treasurer.
sAtnnurn. Aug. 30. 1885.
eep0, dit III "a 50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-01

The Maine Eye and Ear Inflrmary,
Portland, has purchased threc-story
brick building which viii be fitted up for
occupancy asi nurses home
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-06

Next Monday Governor Bushnell will
be inaugurated for his second term, but
the exercises will not Interfere with
the senatorial fight. The anti-Hanna
Republicans expect all Of their followers
here Monday for large demonstration.
Although many Republican clubs have
Cancelled their, enga gements for quar-
ters on Inauguration day, 1t is believed
that the efforts of the anti-Hanna Re-
publicans to have big demonstration
will succeed. The Hanna men will also
take advantage of the excursion rates
to have visiting Republican delegations
here on that day to protest against "the
combine" with Democrats.
The expected deadlock will not begin
until next Wednesday, when the two
houses ballot jointly for senator. AS the
balloting may continue indefinitely it is
not expected that the inauguration visit
ors will remain to add to the chorus of
bitter bowling and counter-charges
but some apprehend insulting demon
strations and even serious disturbances
on Monday.
Letters and kilograms from protest.
ing Republican clubs and committees
and others continue to pour in from the
counties on the governor and Republican
members who are cooperating with the