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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25
Fell Fifteen Feet.

Kelley Trask, 10-year-old young
stcr, who lives on Court street. was in
jured, Friday afternoon. by falling
from coal run at the wharves neal
the rear of the post office building. He
with half a dozen other boys Were
playing tag when he lost his balance
and falling from the run where he was
struck on a pile of rocks Is feet be-
meath. For Is minutes he lay as
though dead, being unable to move OF
make q sound. He was carried to his
home where an examination was
made. AT that time no injuries Were
found beyond a sprained ankle and a
badly bruised cheek. Internal injuries
were at first feared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25
Saturday Special Sales.

ori,. mimi, ,f II D.. sin, .,,,1 ,i,,,. ,f.s
oulv &c. e.ch AT russall 4, Westerns
-
onrc more +. W. Church sells those Ok
,e,-ra,.. r,arr
-
Ladies silk waists new arrival. at
Joseph 5 Siuiley@ only $2tN. also new
Sla33 K cn.hlrpp's Grp4a
ribbed Vests. half sleeves fer only &c, to-
day only. Thi, is AN tXlr4 tlrGiin
r""lt' 'i'1H'''" '''''i>t : 'i''Nti'E S1l'
''"3N Oh ih'"''i9 caps "'S" 81 Id''l'S
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t"I''' - # " WINNER = 'NHt9 i''I t.''
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fi,.,.-,l,.4 .rwtns machine. drawers.
le.,t ral,,. for. only sl<f5. This il = tre-
mcn,lous trade for some one
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Miss Grace Ely of TarrytoWn, n. Y,
and Miss Francis Nevin of Dayton, O.,
who have been visiting Miss Alice Ma
comber. for the past week, left on the
morning train, yesterday, for a weeks
visit at Miss Elys home. Miss Ma
comber accompanied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Dr. II. +. Hill. one of the physicians
at the insane hospital. left on the noon
train, yesterday, for a short visit in
I,aNgHr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

DR.. +. J. Roberts has returned from
Portland. where he has been in at
tendance on the meetings of the Maine
Dental registration board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

The weather has not been very hot,
hot sale of his perfect vapor stoves.
No doubt of it's merits being remark
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

W. q. Boothby returned on the after
noon train, yesterday, from Aroostook
where he has been on a several days
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Ms. +. r. Sanborn and Warren San
summer home at the Isle of Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

J. W. Crawford has returned from
Brunswick, where he has been attend
ing the commencement exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Frank Chase, manager Of the North
billiard rnoln, has returned from a short
visit to relatives in SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Prof. G. F. Cook LEFT on the morning
train, Friday, for his home in Elbridgc.
n. Y, where he Will pass the summer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Malcolm &. Dyer have put two fine
bath rooms into the double tenement
Of Ruel Noyes on Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Railroad Commissioner Benjamin
Chadboufnc of Biddcford, was in the
city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

The members Of Augusta and Beth
lehcm Lodges. viii go to st. Mark
Episcopal church, Sunday evening.
where Rev. Mr.. Dcren will deliver the
sermon in honor of St. Johns day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Z. T. Foster of Portland, was bust
ness visitor to the city, yesterday.
#. y. Milctt of Mechanic Falls. was
in the city on business. yesterday.
Judge Hall who is holding court at
Watervlle, was at home over Thurs
day night
Or. Guptill has returned from Port
land, where he has been for the past
few days.
T.. w. Nh.tehouse, Esq. went to Wa
tcrVillc, Friday morning, to attend the
superior court.
Dr. r. 7. Sanbofn of the insane hos
pital, returned on the noon train from
tho Isle of Springs. Yesterday
Mrs. Maurice Arnold. who has been
visiting relatives in Oakland. returned
to her home in this city. Friday morn
ing.
y small party of friends were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Fossctt. Thursday evening. at
whist
Miss Alice Robbins of the Journals
business office, mas gone To Riverside,
where she viii spend week $ vacation
with her pare nts.
T.. +. Davis & Go. are fully prepared
for the warm weather. Their windows
show q fine display of summer goods.
Crash hats. ncsligce shirts ties, etc
ChildrcnS day postponed from last
Sunday On account of the storm. will
be observed at the CONGREGATIONAL
church, tomorrow morning. NnHpcr
services in the evening.
The members of Augusta and Beth
lchcm Lodges. viii go to st. Marks
Episcopal church. Sunday evening,
where Rev Mr.. Dcrcn will deliver the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Hon A. \. BurIeish Of Houlton
passed through the city on the after
noon train, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

L. L. Davis & co. are fully prepared
for the warm weather. Their windows
show q fine display of summer goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

y small party of friends were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Fossctt. Thursday evening. at
whist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Fields of Sidney
We're in the city. yesterday, calling on
frienaa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Miss Alice Robbins of the Journals
business Office, has gone to Riverside,
where she viii spend weeks vacation
with her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Mrs. Maurice Arnold. who has been
visiting relatives in Oakland, returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Some of the finest specimens evcr
shown in this city. For safe or 10 let f,r
parties or Weddings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

John II. Blodgctt of Pittston was in
the city, yesterday, calling on business
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

At Pierce's $50 Crockery. canary soal
fishes &C. regular 15c., only Il few left
apple or vegetable knives Sc, worth 10c
crystal bouquet or flower holders wortl
be, today &C.: a handsome sauce anC
berry dish on foot worth p cts. toda,
10 cts. Murphy's perfect towel holder, 10c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Judge VIM. Z. Whitchousc went to
Bangor on the afternoon train, yestcr-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

When You read Sherburne e. Daley
big special SHE ad it viii be a revelation
regarding low prices. for not only cloth
ing, but boots and shoes. The sale is 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Malcolm & Dyer MAKE a special sale of
screen doors and windows as follows
Window screens. 15c.: ash medium, zoe ;
ash large, 25c.; screen doors dark with
hinges, only Zoe. light. with hinges, $780,
fancy, with hinges, sl.25. Surely nothing
lower in price could be asked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Ladies Fine Brown Kid Boot IN
Lace Nesting TOP. New opera toe All
sizes our $50 line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Ladies' Fine Wei Kid Boots in But
ton ana Lace all sizes and widths, Lon
don and English toes. Regular price,
$50 Sale price,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Daily kcnnebcc 3ourna,.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
l.. Cheltra has gone to Ocean Point
for a short business trip.
Landlord Bowman of the City hotcl,
is putting in bowling alley.
L. l.. Haskell Of Lewiston, was Il
visitor to the city, yesterday.
Judge VIM. T. Whitchousc went to
Bangor on the afternoon train, yestcr-
day.
John II. Blodsctt of E'ittston. was in
the city. yesterday. calling on business
friends
MI and Mrs. f. A. Fields of Sidney,
were in the city. yesterday, calling on
friends,
r. NJ. Bowman left on The afternoon
train. yesterday, for u short business
trip to I:angor
Hon. A. \. BurleiSh Of Houlton,
passed through the city on the after
noon train Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-25

Can you resist these? Buckley s; Good
rich offer today few odd lots in shirt
waists. So and $50 quality at 19c. each
to close; also their best $l.25 kid glove at
CSC Il pair today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27
MAY USE BEER.
Milwaukee Brewers Want the Wiscon-
sin Christened With Lager.

Milwaukee. Oct. 27.-The battleship com
mission is in receipt of a novel proposition
from local brewing firm. to the effect
that beer in place of champagne be used
in christening the battleship Wisconsin
next month.
The brewing company back up the prop
os1tion with clever arguments, in which
they claim that as beer is a distinctly
Wisconsin product. some of the largest
breweries in the country being located
here, it is eminently fit and proper that
lager should be used in christening the
big ship Foreign champagne, they argue,
is not a proper fluid to be used, especially
when a native product well known
around the world is right at hand
In earnest of their good faith, the com
pany offers, if this proposition is accepted,
that they will have special bottle blown
for the occasion and Enclosed in a gold
and silver net, on which viii be a plate
engraved with a picture of the Wisconsin
and a portrait of Miss Stephenson, who
will christsn the ship. The stopper of
the bottle is to be of solid silver and sur
mounted by a gold badger.
The commissioners will take the plan
under considera ton but it is not likely
that they will change their original decis-
ion that the ship should be christened with
wine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27
TO PROBE GERRY SOCIETY.
By a Court Decree 1t Will Be Subject
to Investigation.

New York, Oct. 27.-The star chamber
methods of administration of the Gerry
society-otherwise the New York So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children-are, by order of Mr.. Justice
Giegerich to be subject in degree
hereafter to inspection by agents OF
the state charities board.
Ever since its institution under spec
ial laws of 1875 the Gerry society, armed
with powers which make it a terror
to poor folks and its agents boyle men
to children who earn their own hVlngS
as news sellers or bootblacks, has con-
Quoted its business in all the SecluslVe-
ness of a private corporation or a trust
The society receives annually from
the public funds of the city of New
York some $40, 900. From private con-
tributiOns and other sources it is &C
credited with and has acknowledged an
annual income of some 100000 to S1O,-
penditure of any part of this money,
and its officerS-CommodO Elbr1dge
T. Gerry, president, and superintendent
Jenkins-have always held that the So
ciety's business was sacred to the So
ciety's officers.
In 1895 a law was passed clothing the
state board OF charities with many pow
ers of inquisition and investigation into
the methods of administration of many
so-called charitable and quasi-charit-
able institutions. A section of that law
is thus WOrded:
"On visits OF the inspectors Of the
state charitable boards to charitable
and eleemosynary institutions, inquiry
shall be made to ascertain the sources
Of public moneys received for the bene-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27

fit of such institution, and as to the
proper and economical expenditure of
such moneys and the condition of the
finances generally"
Under the provisions of the law the
inspectors of the state charities request
examine its books and to make inquiry
into certain details of it's treatment of
children committed to its custody by
the courts.
Such permission was refused by Com
modore Gerry and the administrative
officers of the society on the grounds
that the Gerry society is not "charit-
able institution" in the intent of the
law, and that it's affairs are not sub &c
consequently, to the inquisition of the
state board of charities.
Promptly upon this refusal the attor-
ney general, on behalf of the state
board Of charities, applied for a writ of
mandamus compelling Gerry and his
men to permit the state inspectors to
make a full investigation into the con-
duct of the society's affairs. Justice
Giegerich's decision yesterday was upon
the arguments submitted by counsel
under the hearing on this suit.
Justice Giegerich rules in an opinion
at length that the Gerry society, mas
much as it receives certain moneys
from the city and collects moneys from
citizens for the support of children IN
institutions, and inasmuch, also as 1t
sOlicits contributions OF money, clothes
and shoes from the public, is to GER
tain extent a charitable institution" in
the meaning of the law.
He consequently adjudgeS that the in
stitution is within the Jurisdiction of the
relator and subject to inspection by the
state board of charities agents insofar
as are concerned the clothing, lodging,
feeding and medical attendance of the
children committed to its custody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27

omical, has steady work and does not
want to lose any time, and consequently
employed his father to act as his attor-
ney- Eggers, ST., called at the marriage
license office yesterday and inquired as
to the best manner of procedure to
crafty his sons desires.
Eggers, Jr., was not at home yester-
day afternoon when a reporter called,
but his mother told his story. She said
that her son did not think his wife
had acted in a truthful manner with
him, and also that he did not think she
was neat enough in her manner of
dress. She says that Miss Caroline did
not treat her with the respect she COM
manded, and this was another cause for
her sons discomfort.
He was very much distressed. she said,
over the prospect of having to go
through life with Caroline, and his par
ents had taken compassion on him and
were trying to assist him out of his di-
lemma.
The matter had been broached to her
sons wife" Mrs. Eggers said, and Car
Oline was somewhat Indifferent. Caro-
line left the house early in the morning,
and Mrs. Eggers did not know when she
would return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27
A GERMAN
SCHEME.
Has Been Unearthed by the
State Department
Which Has For Its Purpose the
Acquisition
OF NAVAL STATIONS
In San Domingo and In the
Island of Samoa.
England is Playing Into the
Kaiser's Hand.
)F NAVAL STATIONS

Chicago. Oct. "a Journal special from
Washington says:
The state department has discovered a
clever scheme on the part of the German
government to acquire coaling stations or
naval bases in both the Atlantic and the
Pacific at points where they will come in
direct conflict with the interests of this
country when the Nicaragua canal is
built.
In this connection the department has
also unearthed what appears to be
breach of faith on the part of England
towards the United States in Samoa.
Since the death Of King Malietoa, Ger
many has been running things in Samoa
apparently independent of the of the triple
protectorate exercised over it by the
United States, Great Britain andf Ger
many.
Careful investigation has convinced the
state department that Germany and Eng
land have made a secret compact where
by the latter has coded to the former its
and has consented for a consideration to
allow Germany to utilize the island as
compact between England and Germany
is not in actual violation of the protector
on the part Of England, because, while
protesting the utmost friendliness for this
country, it has given to its rival in the
Pacific rights which may cause serious
Germany is bent on securing naval sta
tons as near to the proposed isthmian
established at the Pacific end. For the
eastern end it is working out plan which
may give the state department much
trouble to circumVent.
It is said that Germany is trying to Sc
cure naval base at Santo Domingo.
Should she succeed here, the United
States, which expects to build the canal,
would find itself at disadvantage at the
outset.
Porto Rico is to be the American naval
base in the West Indies. 1t is admir-
ably situated for this purpose, but should
Germany secure a fOOthOld in Santo Do
mingo it would be in a better strategic
position for the control of the canal than
would this country.
The republic of Santa Domingo is heav-
lily in debt Most of its bonds are held
in Germany and the kaiser expects to ac-
quire naval station by threatening fore
closure his bonds.
Should it be disclosed that there is no
other way to prevent Germany securing
the coveted naval base, it is highly prob
able that the annexation of Santo Do
mingO to the United States will be argued.
1t is asserted that annexation would be
a small price for the United States to pay
to prevent Germany acquiring a naval
base at the very mouth of the canal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27
TWO YEARS ADRIFT.
Extensive Wanderings of the Mar
tha's Vineyard Whistling Buoy.

philadelphia. Oct. 27.-The Martha's
Vineyard Whistling buoy, Whlch went
adrift from the Vineyard sound, where
it was anchored two years ago, has been
the means Of furnishing a good deal OF
information about ocean currents to the
photographic bureau. 1t mas wandered
through many ATTITUDES and was last
seen by a vessel on September g. in lat,
itude 35, longitude So, having wandered
500 miles since July 6, when 1t was seen
by the crew of a steamer.
The United States photographic Off
Gals have been much interested in the
drift of this buoy, and have already
gained valuable information regarding
the currents and winds Of the north At
lantic through plotting the travels OF
this strange buoy, whose whistle still
sounds a warning intended only for ves-
sells when near a shOal Every issue or
the north Atlantic pilot chart for nearly
two years past has contained the dotted
drifts of the buoy, and information re-
garding it is largely sought after from
all shipmasters crossing in the locality
where it was last reported. This months
charts just issued, show that on Febru-
airy 1897, the buoy was 600 miles to the
northward and eastward of the island OF
Bermuda. It was next reported April
IS, of that year, 500 miles southwest of
that position, and then nothing was
heard from the wanderer until October
81, when it was reported by a. ship cap
tain in about latitude Sc, longitude Sc,
showing a drift to the nOrthward and
eastward Of 300 miles in six months
time.
Next It must have headed away about
east-nOrtheaSt, for on January 8, 1898,
it turned up in latitude 81, longitude Al.
It's next course was off northwest, for
on May q it was seen in latitude 80,
longitude 81. June 4, the wandering
buoy was sen in latitude "a, longitude
AZ, showing a tremendous drift to the
southwark. From then on to July 6,
when next seen, it took a slow and short
drift of about rs miles due south. At
this point it changed its course and is
now headed in due west in the line of
Cape HatteraS.
s For some years past the hydrograph-
ers have gained valuable information
regarding currents, etc, by having ship
masters throw overheard bottles bear
ing in them the date and geographic
position where the messenger of Nep-
tune was cast adrift, to determine the
velocity and direction of the sea surface
current. Only a small percentage OF
these bottles are ever recovered. They
probably fulfil their purpose and reach
the land, only to become imbedded in
the sands. Hence it naturally follows
that the velocity of any current cannot
be accurately determined in this way
For this reason the Martha's Vineyard
buoy with it's small exposed surface
to the wind. offers a fairly correct
means of determining currents, and it is
for this reason SO much interest attach
esu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27

other ladies' who suffer as I did"
MRS. D. SULLINS,
Centenary Female College. Cleveland.
Tenn.
my heart was so bad that could not
get my breath and had to lie on my face
to keep from smothering. I could not
eat and I ran down in weight from 100
to $50 pounds. When I had grown so
weak that could not leave my bed my
doctors gave me up to die. A friend.
hearing Of my condition, sent me a bot
tie of DR.. Miles New Heart Cure, and
it helped me so much that I bought
more Of it. My health began to improve
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saved my life.'
ED. SPENCER, Robards, KY.
All druggists are authorized to sell
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and ailments and we will give you, alb
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on heart and nerves sent free. Address
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-27
HER CHARMS FAILED.
st. Louis Man Quickly Tires of Pre-
tended Wife.

st. Louis, Oct. Civilian Eggers Jr.
obtained a marriage license to wed Car
oline Voss on September IA He now
wants to return the document to the
marriage license office and hopes to be
released from the agreement he made
with his fiancee.
William met Caroline last summer,
shortly after she came to this city for
employment. She was 10, tall and pref
ty,and had a saucy manner that caused
his heart to go pit-a-pat in a fiutter Of
excitement when ever he gazed upon
her Caroline was not averse to accept
ing Williams attention and gave him
so much preference over her other adj
mirers that one day he summoned his
courage and asked her to link her fate
with his on their life voyage.
She accepted and the two repaired to
the court house, where they procured
license to wed. The marriage ceremony
was not performed, but this did not de-
ter William from taking her to his pa
rental roof and introducing her as Mrs.
Eggers. The young couple supposed the
marriage license would Suf1ce, although
Miss Caroline afterward remarked that
they had not been asked to clasp hands,
as she had seen other people do at we'd
dings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eggers, ST., had not pre-
viously known of their sons intentions,
but, even though their alleged marriage
was regarded by the neighbors in the ma
tlre of an elopement, the parental bless
ing was not withheld and the young Wo-
man was taken in as one of the fam
lily.
Now, after living with his sweetheart
for five weeks, William has concluded
that her charms are not as sweet as he
had at first supposed, and he is casting
about to free himself from the obliga-
tions that he has incurred. He is econ