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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
Young People on the Farms.

| American boys and girls, who are
born and reared on farms, are the
| most fortunate children on earth The
American farm home is different from
the farm home in any other country.
1t is nearly always a spacious. COM
Portable and even handsome home, sur
rounded by everything to make out
door life attractive, and furnished with
everything to make indoor life whole
some and refining. The young sons
and daughters of American farmers
are not compelled to begin hard work
so early in life as do the children of
farmers in other countries. The
American boys and girls attend the
district schools. have the range of gar
den. field and forest. and in nearly all
cnses have a free, happy and joyous
childhood. Our more prosperous farm
ers send their grown sons and daugh-
ters to high schools, semnaries scien-
tific schools and colleges, and among
families that have been here for sew
eral generations may be found men
and women of what may be called
without eXaggeration accomplish
ments." The writer recently visited 4
number of farm homes, in an old set
tied part of New York, and found in
them a number of young ladies and
gentlemen of good education, of fine
appearance. thoroughly familiar with
every detail of farm life and work, and
at the same time perfectly familiar
with and daily using all the graces of
Intercourse with one another that may
be found in what are called the high
est circles in city life. These farm
ladies and gentlemen are superior in
many essentials to the young ladies
and gentlemen of the cities They are
Intelligent. educated and versed in all
the best literature of the day. They
are artistic and musical. They em-
bellish their homes with the artistic
products of their own skilled hands.
and they enjoy among themselves all
the delights of music. singing and
dancing, with all that is delightful and
elegant in the social intercourse of
healthy, high minded and refined in
dividuals. The children of American
farmers should not underestimate the
privileges they enjoy, and they should
not be too eager to fly from the nests
that shelter them so comfortably.
Some farm boys and girls get the idea
that, to get on in the world" it is
necessary to get away from the farm.
This is a serious mistake. The boy
who can not make his way on the
farm, with which he is so familiar, will
find it still more difficult to make his
way in the city. with which he is ab-
solutely unfamiliar. This is true of
the farm girl. too, and both the farm
boy and the farm girl are better off at
home on the American farm than they
can possibly be in the town or the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
RED-IRON-PILLS
MAKE-RED-CHEEKS

office For some time the firm went
under the name Of Webb & Webb and
later was known by the name of Webb.
Johnson & Webb. OF late years Apple
ton Webb has been conducting a stock
farm on Main street near the Fairfield
line. 1t is now probable that ne will
give up this business to carry on his
fathers law practice.
Personally Mr.. Webb was one of the
most genial men. AS a talker there
were few more entertaining. He was
well posted on almost every current
event, and there were few topics on
which he could not carry on a most in
teresting and intelligent conversation.
He was great reader. and this,
coupled with his remarkable memory,
was responsible for the almost unlim-
tied stock of inforna ton ne possessed.
Although not church member. he
was inclined toward the Unitarian
faith and contributed liberally toward
the support of his church. While he
was favorably known in the business
world yet it was in his home life thal
his true character was shown. Unless
called away by business he seldom
spent an evening away from his home,
but was content to spend the time ad
ding to his stock of information.
He was one of the men who was
largely interested i'm the development
of Waterville. and, in 1860 with r. f.
Dunn, G. A. Phillips and Others, organ
lied the Ticontc Water Power and
Manufacturing Co., the company which
was instrumental in developing the
water power of the kennebec in this
locality and thus bringing the Lock
wood mills 20 this City.
Further particulars of Mr.. Webbs
death reached this city, this evening,
when Hon. w. J. Webb arrived, accom-
panying the remains. 1T seems that
Mr.. Webb was taken i'll while on the
train, yesterday afternoon. On arriv-
ing in Boston. at the Revere House.
physician was summoned. Death re-
suited a short time afterward Heart
disease was pronounced the cause of
the decease by the attending physician.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
ECHOES OF THE WAR.

The situation in Porto Rico promises to
force on this government for time at
least the experiment of federal ownership
of telegraph and telephone lines.
The Madrid lmparcial, Thursday, said
the Spanish government, Wednesday, de-
cided to telegraph to Senor Montero Rios.
president of the Spanish peace commits
sion at Paris, instructing him to again
protest against President McKinley's ref
erence to the Maine in his recent message
to Congress. A semi-official note just is
the conqueror with unexampled cruelty
and is resigned to her fate. But she cafi-
not tolerate President McKinley's accusa-
tion, for she lis conscious of her complete
innocence
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
HON. E. F. WEBB
Continued from page 1.)

He was also attorney for the Water
vile & Fairfield Light and Power Co.
as well as the company's treasurer.
Attorney for the Somerset Railroad,
for the Somerset Fibre Co. the Lock
wood mills, the Holingsworth & Whit
ney Co., the Moosehead Paper and Pulp
Co.. the Maine Water Co., the Cascade
Wooden Mills of Oakland, the Vassal-
boro Woolen mills, the Dunn Edge Tool
Co, and attorney for the late Governor
Coburn estate having been Governor
Coburn's legal adviser While Governor
Coburn was alive. Besides these posi-
tons he was director and vice president
of the Merchants National Bank in
this city.
For seven years he was connected
with the internal revenue service. In
addition to these offices he was one of
the Colby trustees, being appointed to
that office in 1882. He had been mem
Der of the Colby University prudential
committee for 25 years.
Politically he was always a Repub-
lican. When Waterville was a town
he was often called on to preside over
the town meetings on account of his
skill in managing gatherings of this
character. Under the town form of
government he held several important
offices and after the town had become
a city was elected mayor in 1896
He was the oldest practising attor-
ney in the city and as a lawyer had few
equals in the State. He had an unusual
foresight which, coupled With his
knowledge Of law and studious habits
made him a formidable legal rival. He
was interested in many of the most
famous cases in the State among them
being the case of Edwin Noyes VS.. Gill
man. one of the most famous cases IN
the State, in which he was attorney for
Gilman. Although q noted jury lawyer
he has done but little of that in late
years for the reason that he preferred
his corporation business to the sharp
contests in court room before jury.
In 1877 he was appointed commission
er of the circuit court by the late JUS
tice Clifford. having been admitted 10
the circuit court year previous.
From 1876 to 1879 he was county at
torney for the county of Kennebec. In
1872 he was elected q member of the
Maine House of Representatives and
curing the last year OF his term. 1873,
he was elected Speaker of the House.
In 1874 he was senator from kenne-
bee and during the last year of this
time served as president of that body.
In 1875 ne published book entitled,
the RAILROAD Laws of Maine and
about this time was given the degree of
Master of Arts by Colby University.
He was married in 1860 to Abbie Eva
Hall, the daughter of Robert Collins.
formerly of Springfield, and to them
one child was born, Appleton Webb
who resides in this city. Appleton
Webb was admitted to the bar in this
county and entered his fathers law
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

enclose TO You herewith the sum of so cts.
VIII you kindly send me box of them, as
soon as possible. Yours truly. Aurora
bonneville, West Boylston, Mass
The next letter we had from Miss Come
vile was dated Feb. 2Sd, just nine days later.
She then writes as follows -
Enclosed please find so cts. for which I
beg you to send me at once another box of
your Red-Iron-Pills. My friends see that
have done something that has benefited me
greatly. | am already much stronger; in
fact, began to gain strength as soon as be-
gan to take the pills. I am, your patient for
life, Aurora Bonneville"
Wethen heard from Miss Bonneville April
4th She writes us on that date as follows =
have not written You for some time, as
have enjoyed good health since taking your
Red-Iron-Pills. Before did not say much
to You about what my trouble was, but
would like to have you know that my nerves
were in an awful condition and my blood was
weak and thin. Now, thanks to Red-Iron-
Pills. everything is much improved. ! can
work with comfort. shall continue to take
this great medicine little longer, to be sure
thai have completed cure. l am, yours
most gratefully, Aurora Gonneville.'
One great advantage of Red-Iron-Pills is
that they act quickly. The patient sees an
improvement almost from the start and the
patients friends notice in a very short time
that change is taking place. Bright red,
rosy cheeks and general appearance of
health and happiness designates the takers of
Red-lron-Pills. Be sure if you buy this med
icine from druggist that you get DIR.
Clarkes Red-Iron-P Pills and do not be i'm
posed upon by any substitutes. Remember
also that no liquid remedy can do you as
much good, or will be found as convenient to
take and to always have at hand as these
same little pellets. Red-Iron-Pis can be
bought of all druggists, 80 cts. box, six
boxes for $3.50, or will be mailed on receipt
of price by addressing the Red-Iron-Pil Co.,
Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
poIiteness Brings a $4,000 LEGACY.

A young lady in department store has
just fallen heir to $5o00. The money was
left her by an eccentric old lady who was
treated with great politeness by the young
woman when shopping. Her joy was as
great as her surprise when the money
was given her. Surprise and joy will be
the lot OF many other neople If they take
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters when suffer-
ing from maiarial fever, ague, loss of
strength and appetite. The Bitters make
the weak strong, tone up the stomach and
assist digestion. In bad cases of dyspep-
sia, the cures it effects are truly remark
able. Ii is a palatable medicine If you
feel "out of sorts try n few doses of
these famous Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
Maine Polo League Standing.
Augusta VS.. Bath. This Evening.

Big Dick FTurbush and his men will
face the Bath team, tonight, and as
Augusta started out for four victories.
this week, the. only thing to do is to
win this evenings game and avenge
themselves for last Saturday evening S
defeat at the hands of the Bath team.
As Bath and Augusta are side by side
in the race for the championship, the
result of the game will make the per-
centage changed very much should
Bath lose That will place Augusta
so that it will be on an almost even
footing with the Ship Builders.
1t will be ladies' night and all the
seats with the exception of the two
front rows on the stage and the first
row on the sides of the gallery, will be
free to the ladies. They will doubtless
be present in great numbers. At
Wednesday evenings game, fully so
ladies' We're present. The interest is so
intense among the men and boys of the
city that the greatest crowd of the
season is looked for which will doubt
less be the case. The men are playing
good polo, and the kind that wins
games, SO the patronage certainly de-
serves to be large.
Bath will present Curtis and Dawson
as ruShers, Smith at center Murtaugh
at half back and either Kerwin or
woods in goal. Should Jimmy Daw-
son be played part of the game for
Augusta, he will be up against his
brother Billy, and the spectators will
nave a chance to see two of the most
graceful skaters in the business repre-
sented in the Dawson family. They
can play polo, too. The line up of the
Augusta team will be the same as
usual, with Houghton and Hadley as
rushers, O'Hara center, Furbush at half
pack and o OMalley at goal.
The Vickery & Hill team will play the
Capitals. at 730 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
RACE TRACK GRIEVANCES.
Frank Hayden Now on Trial for Illegally Racing
kate at Portland.

New York, Dec. S.-The board of review
of the National Trotting Associations
continued it's sessions at the Murray Hill
hotel, today. The case of Edward A. Gill
lies of Medford. Mass, VIM. F. Abbott
Of OF Boston; A; Mayo, Jr;, of Springtield
VT, on application for reinstatement
was again taken up. Two or three addi-
tional witnesses were examined. but no
decision was arrived at.
Frank R. Hayden. professional driver
of Boston, who had been suspended by
the board, in May last, on a charge of
ringing, was next heard on an application
for reinstatement. The charge against
him was that, in October of last year. he
raced the mare Kate at Portland, Me-.
of her class. The PAGER was subsequently
identified as Midnight May" a fast
PAGER that had won several closely con-
tested heats, one at the Dover race track.
Hayden denied all knowledge Of the
horses pedigree.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
GEN. srERNBERe
Continued from page ~

tigating the methods of the Ecitisl
army in Jamaica and hoped soon i
be able to make a report
Touching the subject OF female nui
ses, Gen. Sternberg said seriously 1u,.
somewhat sadly, that they were e..-
pensive luXuries." He said the war de-
partment was getting acquisitions now
for bureaus, rocking chairs and other
things which were unknown under the
male nurse regime.
Gen. Flagler. chief of ordnance, the
last witness of the day. confined him.
self solely to technical details of small
arms and smokeless powder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
Rev. Or. Dodge Succeeds Or. Hall.

New York, Dec. S.-The Rev. Or.
Stuart Dodge. a brother of VIM. II.
Dodge has been appointed president OF
the Home Mission Board OF Hie rles-
byterian church, to succeed ahe ia'e - :
John Hall.
DR.. Dodge was formerly MISSIONARY
to SYRIA burt for some time mas oeeii q
member of the Home Missions boaro'
in the deliberations of which ne mas
taken a prominent paT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
A Card.

We guarantee every bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy and will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after using it. 1t
is the most successful medicine in the
world for bowel complaints, both for
children and adults.John Coughlin, Wa
ter 81, m,wf,1y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
President IsIesias Of Costa Rica and Parry
Inspect West Point.

West Point, N. Y, Dec. S.-The govern
ment steamer Gen. Meigs, today, brought
to West Point Don Rafael Iglesias, Pres
ident of Costa Rica, and his party The
Presidential party was under the care of
Col. Carter, L. S. A. At the landing they
were met by Col. Mills. Col. Helm and
Lieut. Hazard and a troop of cavalry. a
salute OF q guns was fired and the dis.
tingushed guest was shown through all
the public buildings. Afterwards Presi-
dent Iglesias received and inspected the
battalion of cadets. The party returned
to New York by train.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
an,i.saloon Leagues Officers.

Cleveland, Dec. S.--The Antd-salooh
I,aag,a elected the following officers
TODAY. President. H. M. d. Price
Washington. D. c.; vice presidents
Arcbhisbop Ireland, st. Paul; John NJ
IIon,y Massa chusetts; Bishop B. r.
Arnett. Ohio and others; supeFintend-
ent Rav. III. Fl. Russell, Ohio; secre-
tarv. John L. Ewin. Washington u. O.,
treasurer. VIM. C: Lilly. Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
PORTLAND, 7; LEWISTON, a..

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. S.-The home team
played listless polo here. tonight. and al
lowed Portland to win easily by score
of to 4. Lewiston showed no signs. of
life until the last period. when she awoke
and won three successive goals. Portland
played good polo throughout. her passing
being especially good. Campbell and
Whpple did good rushing for the visitors
and Hayes played well for Lewiston The,
lineup and summary:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

Professional cycling is a paying busi-
ness in France. Sunday is the day when
races are so plentiful that many young
sters have given up all other employment
and earn their living by racing. In some
cases they get as much as from 20 pounds
to so pounds per week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

1t is now feared that Frank Smith OF
this town, was on the Portland He
was in Boston, and wrote home that he
intended to come on the boat Moth
ing has been heard from him since.
consequently his friends are very anx-
ious about him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

Russian girls try TO ascertain their
prospects of nlatrimony in the following
number of them take off their
rings and conceal them in a basket of
corn; hen is then brought in and in
yited to partake of the corn. The owner
OF the first ring uncovered will be the
first to enter matrimony
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
pa,Ip RenMebec 3ournaL
BANGOR, Il; BATH, 4.

Bangor, Me, Dec. SIT was hot polo
between Bath and Bangor, tonight. both
teams working hard to win. For two
periods it was a close contest. Bangor
struck winning lead and won out, II TO
4. Jason, Walton and Maynard, the lat
ter being the Rockland player secured for
the game in place of Greenleaf, who is
injured, did good work for Bangor, and
Curtis and Kerwin for Bath. The lineup
and Sllmmary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

The life tree" of Jamaica is harder to
XIII than any other species Of wooden
growth known to arborculturists. II con-
tinues to grow and thrive for months AZ
ter IT has been uprooted and exposed 10
the sun. - -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

The w: r. c. will hold sale of fancy
articles in their hail. Dec Is. Refresh
ments will be served during the after
noon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
Central Maine League standino.
Other Polo Games

AT Taunton-Plymouth 10. To,nto
yarL Al New York-Wallingford, 5: New :;
p; At Ney Britafn--Providenc 6; New
;, AT ad., New Bsdford-New Bedford. s:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

Miss Blake, who has been working in
the Postal Telegraph office, went to
Augusta, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

j. c. Jaquith has gone to Vermont,
where he has secured position as
travelling salesman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
GEN. GARCIA ILL.
The Leader Of the Cuban Army Threatened
With Pneumonia at Washington.

Washington, Dec S.-General Garcia of
the Cuban army, who has been confined
to his hotel for some days, Is announced
to be seriously sick. There are some
fears of pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
FAIRFIELD.

D. B. Donnelly is confined to the
house by sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

William Balentine and C. A. Fuller
have been drawn as jurymen for the
December term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

Rurdock Blood Bitters. gives a man
r,ear head ar active brain, strong VIZ
orous body-makes nm III LOT 'iie' '''''e
of life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

The car on the Benton and Fairfield
Road is now making regular trips.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
BANGOR

Score-Bangor Il; Bath, T. Stops--Ker-
win, 20: eastman, 19. Rushes-Jason. IA;
Curtis, 4. Fouls-kerwin. Referee Long.
Timer, DIR. Dwinel. Attendance, 400.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09
PORTLAND
LEWISTON.

Score-Portland, I; Lewiston, A. Stops
Allen, %; Farrell, Is. Rushes-Foster, 5;
Campbell, s. Fouls-Farrell Referee,
Kelley. Timer, McDonough. Atten-
dance, $50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-12-09

for Skowhegan after thon.
more minute to play was only one
The summary:
GARDINER
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-30
FREMONT SOCIETY.

Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Pope are visiting in
Portland.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Reid. Of Victoria, B. c.. is
visiting with Mrs. II. p. Miller.
Mr.. X. Larson left for Alaska on
Wednesday
Mrs A. i. Tucker.
Mr.. and Mrs II. E. Stumer. recently Of
Santa Clara, Cal. have purchased a resi-
dence on the corner of kiibourne avenue
and Dion street. which they are occupying.
The Entire Nous Ladies' Literary Club
meets on Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
u. c. ellis.
Mr. Charles Fisher. Mr.. Fred Freene
Mr. BENJAMIN Piggott and Mr.. Thomas
Morgan, "A party of citizens from north of
Fremont. left for Skaguay the first Of the
week.
The members OF the Christian Endeavor
Society of the Edgewater Congregational
church rendered n reception 10 Mr.. ard
Mrs. w. A. Gordon and Mr.. and Mrs. W.
T. Lough Friday evening at the church
parlors.
Mrs. w. r. Biakeley pleasantly enter
tanned a company OF friends Thursday ev-
ening at her home near Woodland park.
On Friday evening. January q, Miss v.
Becker received a few of her young friends
at her parents residence, on kilbourne
avenue and Dracoe street. Music and
whist were the entertaining features. The
guests were Miss Jennie Coutts, Miss Ellen
Crawford, Miss Marie Simpson Miss Car
RE Lonsbury, Miss Jean Crawford Mr.
Alton Remington, Mr. Frank Hergert Mr.
Alfred Giles Mr.. Curtiss Parker Mr. D.
Livingstone and Mr. John Skinner.
Mrs. W. x. Merwin received and enter
tained number OF friends Monday even
ing at her home on Aurora street The
evening was delightfully."- spent with short
musical programme. followed by dancing.
Mrs. Merwin vas assisted by Miss Carrie
Smart and Miss Gertie Smart The guests
present were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Densnore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carkeek, Mrs. ]. w.
Young. Mrs. G.. w. Hunt Miss Carkeek,
Miss Cora Carkeek, the Misses Coutts Miss
Meta Becker. Miss Maddccks. Miss Carrie
Smart. Miss Alice Covington Miss Marchie
Daugherty, Miss Gertie Smart. Mr.. Charles
Carkeek. Mr.. w. ID. Covington. Mr.. Frank
Porter. Mr. j. Germaine. Mr. Smith. Mr..
David Livingstone. Mr. Stephen Carkeek.
Mr.. \. W. Skinner. Mr.. George Brick. Mr.
Gilbert Livingstone, Mr.. W. Farr. Mr.. w,
Densmore
reception was given In honor CT Mr..
and Mrs w. \. Gordon and Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Tough. Friday evening. bv the
members of the Edgewater CONGREGATIONAL
{. f. at the church parlors
Miss Mamie Run, who has been conduct
ing dancing class at Fremont. was ten
dered farewell party by her pupils and
other friends at Hamlin hall Friday even
ing. Miss RUIZ leaves for Rossland T. q
the coming week. where she intends 10
reside
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EVERETT SOCIETY.

EVERETT. JAN 29-The Pendleton
brothers Ira, Curtis and Harley. left here
for Alaska last week.
On Monday evening, January FIST. the
Lady Maccabees gave a basket social and
dance al their hall
Mrs. James E. Bell will leave here the
first OF the week on a. visit to friends in
Portland. Or.
Among the Everett people who visited
Seattle this week were Mr.. and Mrs Thos.
A. Garragues. Mr.. ]. l.. Bowen Mr. T..
Springer. Mr.. J. II. Mitchell. Mr. ~ Rude
beck and Mr.. John McManus
Hon. ]. W. Hosrner made his friends a
short call this week. He was on h!s way
10 the diggings.
The 81 and 'ss club will give n grand
ball next Tuesday evening.
On Tuesday evening about thirty of the
members OF the Good Templar lodge gave
Mr.. and Mrs. n. w. Mortified a surprise
at their home on Nassau street. The event
also celebrated their fourth marriage ami
versary. The professor has resigned his
position here in our schools and will start
for Alaska on February Among those
present Were Mr.. and Mrs. n. W. Merrj-
field, Master Ralph. Miss Rose Merrifleld
of Abilene. Kansas. Miss Edith Hammond
Miss Ollie Hammond. Miss Plamback. Miss
Randolph, Miss Later. Miss Estes Miss
King. Mrs. IngersoIl. Mr.. j. T. Sherlev
Mr.. Randolph, Mr. Sherwood. Mr.. Staten
Mr. Goldthorp. M. Ingersen Mr. cIarL
Mr.. Cassens, M. Thompson. Mr.. Hinderer
Mr. Bishop, Mr.. Gould, Mr.. Handson. Mr..
Woods