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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
Proposals for Surplus Property.

Togus, Me, May u, 1898.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until II NJ, June /. 1898, for
the purchase of the following surplus
property viz:
Ten barrels swill. more or less, daily.
to be removed once each day; 1000 empty
flour barrels. more or less. to be removed
when notified; 5000 pounds grease and
tallow. more or less. to be removed once
per month; 100 pork barrels, 40 lard bar
rcls, 30 syrup and molasses barrels, 40
vinegar barrels. 26 liquor barrels and IS
when notified.
Contracts to commence July 1st, 1898,
and to end June 80, 1899. The right is re-
served to reject any or all proposals.
Blank forms upon which to bid will be
sent on application to the undersigned
A. l.. SMITH, Treasurer.
Approved: S. II. ALLEN, Governor
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
A KNOCKOUT BLOW
Causes Death Of living Webster at New Haven
James Eagen Under Arrest.

New Haven, May 19-Irving Webster,
30 years of age. semi-professional
boxer, received a knockout blow in the
third round Of friendly bout with James
Eagan, this afternoon, and died three
hours later. Eagan is under arrest pend
ing the investigation of Coroner Mix.
Both men were employed by the New Ia
Ven Manufacturing Co ana the bout oc-
CURED during the noon hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
TO THE PUBLIC.

Knowing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
TO be a medicine of great worth and merit
and especially valuable for coughs colds.
Group and whooping cough. we will here
after warrant every bottle bought of us,
and will refund the money to anyone who
is not satisfied after using two-thirds Of
a % or 80 cent bottle. John Coughlin.
Water St. m,w,f,1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
Proposals for Post Fund Supplies.
Treas urer's Office,

Togus Maine. May IL, 1898.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until II o'clock NJ. June LIST.
1893. for furnishing and delivery of lager
beer a Eastern Branch. N. H. d. " s..
quantity to be increased ten per cent if
required, during the execution of the con-
tract.
Printed instructions and specifications
and blank proposals will be supplied upon
application to this office. Samples pre-
scented by bidders will not be considered
unless same are called for in specifica-
lions. The right is reserved to reject
any or all proposals or to waive any in
formalties therein.
Envelopes containing proposals should
be endorsed Proposals for Lager Beer,
\. H. d. V. S." and addressed to the UNI
dersignel.
A. l.. SMITH. Treasurer.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
SYMPATHY FROM CONTINENT.

London. May bah the contincntalsp
pers publish tributes to the late Mr. Glad
stone. The French papers are especially
sympathetic and the Greek newspapers
are deeply grateful for what Mr.. Glad
stone did for Greece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
Jerry Simpson Renominated.

Hutchinson, Kan, May 19.-The 1th
district Populist convention, today, re-
nominated Hon. Jerry Simpson for
Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20

Don't let the little ones suffer from &C.
zema or other torturing skin diseases
No need for it. Doan's Ointment cures.
Can't harm the most delicate skin. At
any drug store, so cents. "a
mon, wed fri&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
Vt Cleveland-No game; rain.
National League Standing.
New England League.

At Brockton-Brockt on. I: Pawtuckct II
At Fail Rivcr-New Bedford. 3: Fail
River. l.
At Taunton-Taunton. s; Newport. 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20

dealers and leave the tobacco trade in the
hands of monopolies.
bacon thought the retroactive features
III every part of the bill unjust and ought
TO pc eliminated
Aluflch pointed out that if the articles
III the hands of retailers We're not taxed
II was absolutely certain that none of the
afucles would be in the hands of manu-
law
Alter the reading of the committee
amendments relating to excise taxes on
persons. firms. companies and corpora
IONS, the bill was lail aside until to-
morrow.
AT 4.3o z. NJ. the Senate went into ex-
eeutlVe session, and at 5.S5 p. NJ. ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
IN THE SENATE.
Excellent Progress Made in Debate Of tie
War Revenue Bill.

Ni"S measure were passed over, today.
Tor future consideration excellent
progress was made by the Senate in
the consideration of the bill. Two
thirds of the measure have been read
Ihe committee amendments general
~ having been agreed to, Mr.. Nc
Laurin, Dem, South Carolina, opened
the discussion of the bill, with a care
lully prepared speech touching all of
It's features. He expressed the hope
| that the bill would pass as reported by
the majority of the committee on
finance with the exception of the stamp
sary.
The proposition TO place a stamp tax
upon proprietary articles and per-
| fumes now in stock aroused a lively
| discussion. 1t was regarded as re-
troactive legislation and such was OPP
pressed by many senators. The para
| graph has not been finally disposed of.
|
the theme of the chaplan's invocation
at the opening of the Senate, today:
''Oh, eternal God" the chaplain prayed,
| with the whole English-speaking race
we stand as mourners beside the bier Of
| the most eminent of our generation
| Reference was made to the influence
| of Gladstone upon the life of the world
and praises were given for the example
| of his noble life.
y resolution was presented by Miles
and passed, calling upon the secretary
of war for plans and specifications for
the Improvement OF the channel, max
| ing it 20 feet deep and 15o feet wide az
the bottom.
At the conclusion of the morning bus
mess consideration of the war revenue
| bin was resumed.
McLaurin, S. G.. delivered a set speech
upon the features of the pending bii
| Speaking of the bringing on of the war
in which we are now engaged. he said
| Spain has supposed that commercial
greed had stlled patriotism.
This to her sorrow. she had learned
at Manila. was not the fact. She hal
realized that Dewey was a worthy ST.,
cesspr 10 Decatur and Perry
McLaurin said he was ready to vote FIR
any measure that would tend To bring tn II
war to a successful conclusion.
r,,,,..,r,;r,,. ~, ,,r,,,,,.l i.,,, 90 ,,,,,1.
CONCERNING thc iIoio9'd ISSUE OF p"hoH'
he said: There is an army in this eoun-
try just as anxious to raid the United
Stot,s +roos,,r,. nc .,,,,. ,.,l,rt.,.,,.. .,,l,
| ,., ,,..I
raid cuba. These jobbers ana spectators
| form a greater menace to Us than the
| war with Spain"
va, y '''' SPIN .,,
! Mclaufih hoped thAt with the posS4ni'
| eNccpt5oh ol the stamp 'aX, winch H.
| deemed uhneQesstIry' the Dill would pass
! At the conclusion Of Mcl.aurin's speech
| the clerk proceeded with the reading OF
the bill.
| When the paragraph proVldn% tor
| stamp taxes upon all transfers Oh stocks
was reached tl the parasr1Rh was 3mend
sell stock, whether the stock actually wa
transferrtd or not;
Clay, Ga. moved To strike out the re
| quFemfht OF a tax OF cents upon ea1h
| promissory note OF 500 or less 1t was re
| jected.
Bacon moved TO So monty the provision
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
Special Advertisements.
WANTED.

A young man, Is, high school grade,
desires situation of any kind. Good hab-
its and A / reference: state wages. Adj
dress. Percy Hayes, Pennington, n. II.
may2o d1W%
At once a competent girl for general
houSeWork: experience and references re-
CURED. call mornings or write to Mrs.
Byron Boyd, IL Western Ave. Augusta.
Maine. may20. diff
Cook and second girl for same family
Four for general homework: three house
keepers. also table girl for summer re-
sort Apply TO Mrs. c. NJ. Glid1en, with
Mrs. Cochrane, opposite Hotel North.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
BASE BALL.
National League Games.
America.
AT CINCINNATI.

Jake Eockley won the game by batting.
driving in two runs ana scoring three
himself. f:rcitcnstcin retired after the
fourth. Attendance, $500.
Cincinnati. !. . . ! . - - 81 i
Boston. | o . o 0 o o. Sc
Ratteries- I.reitenstein. Hawlcy ana
PeItz; Nichols and Bergen.
AT BALTIMORE.
<itson made his initial bow in league
company ana has shutout t. his credit.
Both teams helded well in spots. Attcn-
dance, 1867.
Baltimore J / j ! x-G-i3r 3
Pittsburg. . . . . 0 . % ii
Battorles-Kitson and Bowerman; Hart
and Schriver.
AT CHICAGO.
Tho Senators batted Isbell off the rub
hcr in the first. The Orphans made two
on battery errors at the start but could
do nothing more with Mercer. excepting
IN the seventh. Attendance 100
Washington. ; 30 . . x- - Il
Chicago, 0 0 o 0 0-G-11-l
Batteries-Wonds, Isbcll ana Donohue:
Mercer ana Mcguire.
AT LOUISVILLE.
The BrookIyns narrowly escaped shut
ont. y lucky triple by Tucker and an in
fell out gave them their only rum Gun
bingham pitched fine game. Atten-
dance, 800.
Louisville. J 3 3 8 ! 5 2- f:H ~
brooklyn 0 . . . 0 oil ~
eries-Cunninsham ana Snyder:
Kennedy ana Ryan.
AT ST LOUIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20

To Cure Headache in is Minutes
Take DR.. Davis Anti-Headache. AZ drug
gists. Iar.6 cody
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
LOST.

Lost in Forest Grove cemetery. on Sun
day last. boys coat. Finder please no.
tfy kennebec Journal Office.
may20. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
AT ST. LOUIS.

hatteriVs-CunnIngh ana Snvdel
Kennedy ana Ryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
AT CHICAGO.

tn" Senators batted IsbeIl off the rub
her in the first The Orphans made two
on battery errors at the start, but could
do nothing more with Mercer excepting
in the seventh. Attendance. HOO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
EVENING TIMES WASHINGTON,
The WIDTH OF DWELLINGS
Judge Cole OvePthrOws One Of the
Building Regulations.
Declares That the Act of Congress
Does Not warrant the Restric-
tton to sixteen Feet.

Judge Cole this morning overturned
the building regulation that a dwell
ing may not be built i'm the District
less than sixteen feet in width. In the
suit of James II. Richards against the
Commissioners of the District of CO.
lumbia for mandamus to compel
them to issue him a permit to erect
three fifteen-foot dwellings, Judge
Cole granted the mandamus, which
menas that Mr. Richards may now
have his permit and commence the
erection of his houses as soon as he
sees fit.
Mr.. Richards lot is on New Jersey
avenue southeast. 1t is forty-efght
feet wide, but he desires to have an
alley, which would only leave him fif-
teen feet for each of three houses.
The Commissioners, through their
attorneys, Thomas & Duvall, have
made a hard fight for their regulation.
urging that it is according to the act
of Congress, providing for the building
regulations.
Judge Coles decision is interesting to
many, as it removes all restrictions as
to width of dwellings. There have
been many protests against the ruling
of the Commissioners heretofore. The
court said:
1T would seem that the only reason
able way to interpret the act of Con-
gress is that the Commissioners may
regulate buildings for the safety,
health and convenience OF the puolc:
| do not believe it will be questioned
that a house could be built hfteen, or
even twelve feet wide, that would De
safe, healthy and convenient. Many
affidavits have been furnished that nu-
merous such houses, twelve feet Wlue'
and even less, are now in existence III
the city.
Under the liberal construction OF the
building regulations act. the Comflls-
sioners might make a rule that only
a palace could be built in the city. ne
law must be taken, not literally, put
reasonably, and l am of the opinion that
this regulation is not reasonable
Judge Cole cited several authorizes
to UNFOLD his decision, and then Ill
rected the mandamus to issue.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
A CTRIOU RELIGION.
1t Is Professed by ColOnists in
New Mexico

a peculiar religious belief is shared
by the members of the Shalem colony.
located at Dona Ana. six miles north
of Las Cruces, New Mexico. a tract
of about one thousand acres Of the best
farming land lying in the bend of the
Rio Grande River is occupied by these
people. They use neither fish nor meat
for food. and owe their existence to the
alleged inspiration of DR.. j. B. New
brough. a New York dentist, who. in
1884, produced on a typewriter a re-
markable book. which he designated as
the only true Bible. DR.. Newbrough
was engaged for nearly a year in pro-
ducing his 900 pages of vagaries and
strange beliefs. and To avoid dOctrinal
discussions in the new system he pro-
fessed inspiration so complete that he
was not able to understand what he
wrote. He was. in fact forbidden to
read the work until it was completed
The Oahspe, or new Bible. says the
world is 10000 years old. and that "a
900 years has elapsed since the deluge.
The name Oahspe means earth. air and
sky, and comes from a language spok-
en- before the flood.
The inspired dentist died in due
course of time. and was succeeded by
A. Nj. Howland. sixty years old, who
wears in summer time a pair of loose
linen pantalOons and a sleeveless linen
jacket. with an artistic blue sash
around the waist. In winter he adds
a pair of shoes and a thick blue blouse
to his equipment. He never wears a
hat, either winter or summer
The colony depends largely on it's
future success by the addition of home
less children gathered from Eastern
cities. 1t is doubtful if the societies
in the East understand the character
of the colony more than that il is of a
benevolent religious character.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
BELT Line SETTLEMENT
The Plan Approved by the House
District Committee.
Bondholders Guarantee the Payment
of Overdue wages-Attorneys'
Fees to Be Paid.

The plan Of settlement of the diff
the Belt Line and the lexington and
Soldiers Home Railway, as outlined in
The Times was submitted this morn
ing to Mr.. Babcock, chairman of the
House District Committee
There was no meeting of the District
Committee today but it was learned
that the proposition made by the bond
holders of the Belt Line to guarantee
the payment of the $1,000 overdue in
wages and deposits is acceptable to a
very large percentage of the employees
The objections to the plan are said to
come from some of the men who are not
willing to pay the attorneys the per-
centage of the $1,000 they exact for the
settlement of the claim. All of the en-
ployes are. however in favor of the plan
in general terms, and il is understood
that the District Committee will not en-
tertain the contention of those who OBJ
ject to the lawyers fees.
1t is therefore, very likely that the
legislation asked by the lexington and
Soldiers Home Railway will be reported
favorably by the committee next week
This case is a somewhat singular one
in the history of legislation. The House
Committee stood squarely by the en-
ployes of the Belt Line. Mr.. Babcock
and Mr.. King of Utah said openly in the
committee room that they would not be
inclined to grant the lexington and Sol
diers' Home Railway any privileges un-
less it made an arrangement to protect
the employees whose wages have not been
paid.
The Columbia and Maryland road,
which controls a majority of the stock
of the lexington and Soldiers Home
and the Belt Line Railways. was not to
be permitted to get legislation for one
part of it's property and to be relieved of
obligations to another part. The way is
now clear for the lexington and Sol
diers' Home road to proceed with its i'm
provements from Florida avenue east to
Il. q, q t1r- inn
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
Late Local Happeuings

Mrs. Cecil Bell German toay filed a
bill for divorce against Frank German,
on the grounds of cruelty and drunk
enEess.
Rozier Harrison and George Smith.
charged with seining in the Anacostia
River, were today fined $40 each by Judge
KimbaH. Smith paid his fine and Har-
rson. in default. went to Jail.
Mary j. Meunier today filed a suit for
separate maintenance against Louis
Meunier. She charges that although
he receives $50 a month he deserted her
last December, and refuses to contrib
ute to her support.
The charge Of neglect of duty preferred
against Private George w. Morgan by
General c. II. Better, was taken up by
Trial Officer Pudge today. The testimo-
ny seemed TO show that the charge
was prompted by spite. The case was
taken under advisement.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
THE MANDAMUs REFUs sED.
Judge Cole Rules That No Ap-
peal Lies From the Excise Boa rd.

Judge Cole Rules That No APP
peal Lies From the Excise Boa rd.
The Douglass House." 2S5 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, is not to have
the liquor license which ii claims is a
right under the hotel law. In the case
OF the petition of the proprietors of this
hotel for a mandamus against the eX-
else board 20 compel them TO issue a
bar license, filed last week. Judge Cole
decided today that he had no jurisdic-
tion and refused TO issue the manda-
mus.
The case hsS attracted some atten-
tion as it was thought the decision
might make possible an appeal from
the excise board.
The case did not reach the point of
argument. In the answer of the board
read by Mr.. Thomas. il was denied
that the house is a hotel. The place
is kept simply for dodgers. 1t was al
legged that the hotel plea is only pre-
text to get the license. The answer
also charges that the place is kept for
immoral purposes.
Judge Cole heard the reading of Mr..
Thomas answer and said that argu-
ment was unnecessary. He held that
if the excise board declared the place
not TO be a hotel no court could have
jurisdiction.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
The DinCIPY MiSfif-

CFrom the Philadelphia Times.l
The yIgorouS manner in which Chair
man Cannon and his House committee on
Appropriations are pairing down the ap-
preparation bills during the present session
shows that the members of that committee
have got the revenue producing capacity
OF the Dingley bill properly sized up al
last, and that they are doing their best
to make both ends meet by pairing down
all expenditures except those Of the pOliti-
cal sort. They don't expect much Of the
DingIey tariff, but they hope to keep the
Treasury solvent by ruthless reduction
of expenditures in the War, Navy and In
terror Departments.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
A NEW LIGHT All SANDY HOOK
ItN Rays May BE Seen One Hund ed
Miles at Sea


The lens purchased by this Govern
ment from France at the close Of the
Worlds Fair, is TO be placed in position
q at the Navesink lighthouse
Captain Schley. chairman OF the light
house board, predicts that the ravs
thrown from this lens will reflect on The
horizon over one hundred miles ont al
sea, ana that vessels anywhere within
TINS distance Of Sandy Hook may make
out the direction Of the light
The power Of the light does not make
u possible TO be seen any greater dis
tance on a parallel with the eye than
that now displayed, owing TO the fact
tnat visibility depends upon the height
@, the object, and. therefore when the
pow rful rays strike the horizon about
twenty-five miles off. distance of visi-
bility Of the present light. they viii soon
reflect on the heavens and dance around
as the big lens revOlres and sends ont
the flashes
No lighthouse i'm the world CaDtafn
Schiey says, viii show a light of such in
tense power. IL viii distinguish the en-
trance Of the port Of New York by the
TACT that the rays will be so luminous
that they will serve as a searchlieht to
vessels coming in by Sandy Hook.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
OSCILLATION DISCOURAGED.
Atlanta Bachelors VIII Now Fay
SO for Each Kiss.

Atlanta, FebI2-The epidemic of kiss
ing in Atlanta, which prompted So
ciety woman of this city to write a
treatise on osculation. gave rise to such
an agitation of the subject Of kissing
that several well-known young men
have banded themselves together to re-
sist the seductive fad. at the same
time creating a system of fines and
penalties which discourages association
with the fair sex and makes matri-
mony a crime under the bylaws of the
club.
The combine was organized last night
and Arthur Hynds. who is known as
"Marbleheart," has been elected presi-
dent. Edward c. Brown is Junior
"Marbleheart." Mark McCord, secre-
tary and treasurer. is Freezer and
John d. Allen, TO be designated Ice
berg is chief officer
Under the charter OF the club any
member that pays serious attention To
any young lady is to be tried at the
clubs next session and subjected to
a heavy fine. The general term OF
'charmer'' is used to indicate the entire
feminine population of the city.
For every kiss that is obtained in
public the unfortunate most pay SIC
into the treasury of the club and, if he
is lucky enough TO take his in private
and will confess the deed, a rebate of
% per cent is allowed. At social func-
tions the young men are limited to ten
minutes conversation with any par
ticular girl. longer space being taken as
an indication of serious attention"
The member who resists the allure
ments of the fair sex and remains a
bachelor longer than any of his fellows
is to be awarded the pool which the
fines and assessments may have COW
cred into the treasury.
Thus far about thirty of the most
prominent of the young men of the city
have cast their lot with the organiza-
ton, and before another week passes
the officers expect to enroll several
times that number
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
They KNOW Mark

(FrOm the Houston POst)
Who Is Marcus n. Hanna was one OF
the questions asked applicants for tea Ch
ers' certificates in the county examinations
in every county OF Kansas recently. The
answers are beginning to be sent to the
state superintendent 5 Office. IL is not hard
to guess the political views Of most of those
who answered. Here are few:
Marcus a. Hanna is "a pIutOcrat.''
"Marcus A. Hanna is the terror Of Popu-
lists and Democrats. and the most able
worker in the Republican party"
Marcus y. Hanna is TIE most perniciOus
political shyster in the Republican party or
any other party
Marcus A. Hanna is the most scientific
wire pulIer in the world
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
THE DEATH list GROWS.
Eighteen bodies Have Been Found
in the Pittshurg Fire Ruins.

Pittsburg. Feb 12-The fourteenth
body taken from the ruins of the great
fire has been identified as that of George
Newman. inspector for the Philadelphia
Gas Company.
Later four more bodies were found and
identified as follows:
". :. DORIAN, driver for Adams Ex-
press Company.
PROF. J. MONAN. Brushton. Pa.
DAVID Il. WRECKERLY. Brushton,
Pa
ID. A. GARFIELD. driver for Adams
Express ComDanY
This makes eighteen persons found
dead thus far
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-02-12
Troublesin Port au Prince.

Kingston, Jamaica (via Bermuda)
Feb. 1.-TWO italian warships are ex-
pected at Port au Prince from ST.
Thomas to enforce pending claims of
the government to the amount of $780,
Oo0 The fall of the ministry is immi-
nent. NJ Cal. Fouchard President
Simon Sans former minister of fl
nance, is a candidate for the presiden-
cy Sir Augustus Es mining the new
governor of Jamaica, arrived here to-
day from Demarara.