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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-20
A Noble Dukes Determination.
albany Journal.)

The announcement that the young Duke
of Manchester is going on the stage
and will favor the United States with an
exhibition of his histrionic talents will
excite some comment and attract some
attention.
II has not been the habit Of noble
dukes Of England TO resort TO such man
ner for support, but these are levelIing
days and the once privileged classes nave
TO hustle about like the rest Of US TO
make a living. In recent years many
have gone into trade. A son Of the Duke
Of Argyle came TO New York years ago
TO engage in business. A noble English
lord has been grinding a barrel organ
around his native land for years, bearing
a placard announcing his title and an
cestry. Mr.. Hooley's revelations have
shown that the commercial spirit is keen
and assertiye among the English nobility
so If they may succeed In commerce and
finance, why not upon the stage?
In one of his novels MsrTyatt describes
the theatrical success Of a sprlg OF nobil-
ity who had been forced by mis-
fortune to go out and work, but Marryatt
would have be 4 shocked at the sugges-
ton Of a duke .aking TO the stage, for he
deeply revered the nobility.
The Duke OF Manchester, IL Is reported,
has been on the lookout for some time
for an American heiresS who might be aoie
10 repair his fortunes. At one time
IT was said he probably would marry the
daughter Of one OF our most famous
millionaires, who died only recently on
his magnificent yacht while It was lying
In English waters But the story seems
10 have been unfOunded. HIS grace OF
Manchester 10 Of ancient family, bat not
OF promising stock. His mother Is an
American. the beautiful Consuela Yznaga
after whom the present Duchess OF Mari
borough was named.
The father Of the present Duke Is best
known TO Americans as Lord Vaudeville.
He lived In New York for n long time.
making the Hoffman House his headquar-
tiers, and he was about as discreditable
a specimen Of the English nobility as
ever was seen In this country, and we
have had some OF the worst Of them. He
succeeded. however, in winning the beau
tiful Miss Yznoga. and a pretty dance he
led her thereafter until his death, which,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-20
Ell PATIO, AN EXTINCT GAME.
A Sort of Football Played by Horse
Men.
Badminton Magazine.)

Badminton MagaZine)
When and where and how the game OF
Eel patio" first arose L have never
heard; probably it was not invented or
introduced by any person, but came into
existence by chance, and being admirably
suited TO the disposition and habits Of the
horsemen on the pampas (where
imagine the game must have had its
origin) il quickly grew in favor and took
deep root in the country. Unlike most
outdoor games it retained its original,
simple, rude character to the end. PATIO
means duck; and to play the game,
duck or fowl, or, as was usually the case
some larger domestic blrd-turkey, gos-
ling or muscoyy duck-was killed and
sewn up in a piece of stout rawhi1e.
forming a somewhat shapeless ball, twice
as big as a football, and provided with
four loops or handles of strong, twisted
raWhide made Of a size convenient TO he
grasped by mans hand. A great point
was to have the ball and handles SO
strongly made that three or four powerful
men could take hold and tug until they
dragged each other to the ground with
out anything giving way.
Whenever it was resolved in any place
to have a game. and some one had Of
fered to provide the bird, and the meet
lnG-IIaCe mao D6en SelllSus WOulo
be sent round among the neighbors, and
at the appointed time all the men and
youths living within a circle of several
leagues would appear on the spot, mount
ed on their best horses. On the appear
ance of the man on the ground carrying
the duck, the others would give chase;
and by and by he would be overtaken.
and the ball wrested from his hand: the
victor in his turn would be pursued. and
when overtaken there would perhaps be
a scuffle or scrimmage, as in football,
only the strugglers would be first on
horseback before dragging each other TO
the earth. Occasionally when this hap
pened a couple Of hot-headed players, an
cry at being hurt or worsted would draw
their weapons against each other in order
to find out who was in the right or to
prove which was the better man. But,
fight or no fight. some one would get the
duck and carry It away to be chased
again. Leagues of ground would be gone
over by the players in this way, and at
last some one, luckier or better mounted
than his fellows, would get the duck,
successfully run the gauntlet of the peo-
ple scattered about on the plain. and make
good his escape. He was the victor, and
Il was his right TO carry'the bird home
and have it for his dinner.
This was, however. a mere fiction; the
man who carried of the duck made for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-20

fortunately for every one concerned, was
not unduly delayed.
Now, his son. 1t is said. failing 10 cay
ture, as did his father, an American
heiress, proposes TO so upon the stage.
Well, that certainly Is better than hang
ing around bar-rooms ard card-sharpins
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-20
A democratic Princess.

tCnIcago KeCOru.J
If there Is one thing in which more
than another Queen Victoria will have
her way it is in matters matrimonial.
The late Queen of Denmark was notorious
as a matchmaker and Victoria Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-20
Not Much.

Boston Journal)
Yeast. There's a lady pianist a. tina
museum who plays with her toes.
Crimsonbeak: Umphl That's nothinSi
my baby does that,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-20

Orders for printing sent 20 the Dispatch
Company will be give prompt attentioA-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
CORA CARSON wIrHAM.
Receives Another Sentence to Jail After
Hours Liberty.


Cora Witham, otherwise known as
Cora Carson, was before Judge Stevens
in the Chelsea police court. Monday
morning. and was sentenced to 3
months in the kennebec Jail for being
a common drunkard.
The story of the affair is
about as follows: Cora Carson
was liberated from the Jail
at Augusta at u o'clock, Saturday,
having served a sentence of year and
IL days. She returned to her home in
Togus and proceeded to fill herself
with cheap liquor and apparently
stalked around the neighborhooi with
a chip on her shoulder. She had a
dispute with one Cornelius Connors,
and two shady looking eyes adorned
Miss Carson as a result of the fight
Cora proceeded to Judge Stevens for
warrant for Connprs' arrest. Mon
day morning, Connors was before the
judge and in the absence of the COM
plainant and any evidence of a dam
aging nature, he was discharged.
Cora Carson was later located and ar
rested for drunkenness and disturb
ance. being sentenced as before stated
to 30 days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
GUARANTEES.
THIS rs TO CERTIFY


That this SUNSHINE is warranted
perfect in manufacture. and to be per-
feet in operation when correctly put
up and properly managed.
That it is unequaled by any other
stove or range OF ats class for con-
yenience, completeness. durability,
economy in consumption q fuel, and
in the practical results that may be
obtained by its use. .sst...
That it is perfectly adapted to the
fuel and to the purpose for which 1t Is
made.
That any defects in material or
workmanship will be made good to the
purchaser without charge.
4 SUNSHINE STOVES AND RANGES
embody more distinct and original
features of merit than are to be found
in all other makes combined.
Every SUNSHINE is made from ma
terials of the highest quality fashioned
by the expert workmanship OF skilled
mechanics.
In form and design each SUNSHINE
Is a work of art.
THE READING STOVE WORKS.
Orr. Painter & Co..
Makers OF
SUNSHINE STOVES AND RANGES.
We endorse the above guarantee.
DINGLEY & DECKER. Gardiner.
may17, e0A1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
Close Time At Great Pond.

Capt. Frank Jordan was in the Journal
office. las, evening, and said that he had
taken his steamer Fro.ic at Great Pond
out OF commission. In speaking OF the
reason for taking out the steamer. he
said that It was on account OF the close
time for fishing on the pond.
In order TO prevent fishing through the
ice, the game commissioners have ordered
thSl; all fishing in some of the ponds in
the Kennebec valley shall be stopped
after the middle of September. While
Capt. jordan did not question the action
OF tie game commissioners, he expressed
the opinion that the section would lose
1880 us the result of the law. Those who
had been Planning to spend a week or
two longer in that section had gone 70
ecker ponds.
In further conversation he intiniated
that an attempt would be made TO induce
the commissioners 10 extend the open
time. another year. IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
WAS ne A MURDERER !,
Man Who TalIies With Description Of Alleged
Homicide Stopped in Wateryille, Saturday.

The question whether or not the tramp
who is alleged to have committed the
murder OF Ivory Boo;hby of North Saco.
passed the night in the police station, IS
In the minds of the local police at The
present time.
A man of dark complexion. of about )
feet. inches. having a gruff voice and
wearing a dark suit of clothes finished
OFF with pair of pointed shoes and a
derby hat, applied to the police, Satur-
day, for a lodging. He told the story that
he had walked a long distance and that
as he had bat very l.ttte money with him.
wanted to put in the night at the police
station
His request was complied with, and as
at this time in the year 1t is the custom
for the police to be requested many times
to furnish lodging for tramps, they
thought nothing of the matter.
The man told the story that he be-
longed In Portland and was looking for
work. He said that he had walked a
long distance and was of French parent
age. When the officers attempted to talk
French WITH him. he was not able to
speak word OF that language. The OFF,
GERS thought this rather peculiar but
his rial name and his nationality.
There was one thing that struck the
officers as rather strange, and that was a
remark made by the man. In speaking
of his looking for work he said that he
did not expect to he on the road very
long. as he expected to spend the winter
in Jail When asked why he expected to
spend the winter in Jail. he would give no
reason but appeared rather nervous and
at times blue
The officers thought that the man was
planning to be committed for vagrancy.
and SO let the matter slip from their
minds. The man left, Sunday morning,
saying that he would return, Sunday
night. and then apply at the Holling.-
worth & Whitney Cos. plant for work.
The matter had almost slipped from
the minds of the officers, until yesterday
afternoon, when one of the officers was
shown special dispatch from B.ddeford
giving a description of man for whom
the officers in that section have been
searching.
Which way the man went no one
seemed to know, as at that time 1t was
Thought the man was an ordinary tramp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
Gossip Of the Oranges.

Rising Sun Grange, Knox, will hold
fair. September %.
Hancock Pomona Grange will hold Its
annual meeting at Sedgwick, Oct. l.
South Branch Grange, Prospect, is IN
ilourishing condition, and Is receiving
many additions to its membership.
Exeter Grange is in flourishing con-
dition. New members are still being
added and the meetings are interesting.
Merrymeeting Grange. Bowdotnfram;
has purchased lot on Main street anu
will build a orange hall which IS MUCH
needed by this grange.
The next meeting of AndroscOggin
Grange will be with Wales Grange. the
first Wednesday in October. Enter
tainment by Androscoggin Grange OF
Greene.
Granite Grange Of North Searsport.
will visit Seaside Grange Of Belfast.
Thursday evening. September ~. a
large delegation from Granite Grange
is expected and Seaside is making
preparations to entertain them In nne
style.
Perry's new grange buildings will De
dedicated, September %. Exercises
will be held throughout the afternoon
and evening. State Master Gordon
and Lecturer Cook will be present. the
former defeating officer. Professor
Cook Will lecture in the evening. Perry
Grange was organised but three yeen
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20


Prof. B. w. Theme of the Togus band.
was in the city. yesterday. He says thstt
he has always desired TO go to war as
a musician. but while he has twice en-
listed, he never saw a battle. Once he
was too late. reaching the scene of ac-
ton just after the battle had closed
The time OF the German-French war he
was detained by sickness. He wished ito
enlist In the Amerscan-Spandsh war, bu,
as it WAS against the wishes of his FAM
lily he gave up the idea. He is not sorry
now for he realizes that probably The
nearest to battle he would have got
would have been battle with fever at
Chickamauga. Mr.. Theme is a very in
teresting man to Msten to. His wide ex-
perience in the various parts of the word
makes his conversation very entertain
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
LINCOLN.
WIIITEFIELD.

On Saturday, September II, Il large
party of the relatives of Geo. Lewis met
at his house in Whitefield. to celebrate
the Goth anniversary of his BIRTH Among
those who We're there were Alden Lewis
and wife of Whiiteaield, who is a brother
to George, the only brother living out of
a large family. DIR. ]. C. Lewis of Mil
ford n. H., Elizabeth j. Lewis and Ma
ria Lewis of South Weymouth, Mass,
HoraGo Lewis and wife of Whitehead.
Laforest s. Lewis and mary E. john
son. wife of DR. W. johnson of Augusta.
all Of whom are children OF said Geo.
Lewis. Others present We're: Elmer
Lewis and wife, Brockton. Mass; Wes-
ton Lewis and daughter. Hazel of Au-
gusta; Leslie Lewis, wife and son, Wads-
worth, of Whitefie.d, and Miss Carrie
Lewis. Whitefieid; also DIR. w, johnson
and his Children, Harold, Eva, Alfred
and Lewis. Mr.. Lewis is hale and
hearty at ninety and enjoyed the gath
eri1ig greatly, although 1t was a surprise
to him, THE meeting being planned by his
children. The day was very pleasant
and made more enjoyable by social chat.
singing national and sacred hymns. par
ticipated in by all, as the Lewis family
is noted for its musical talent Miss Car
rie Lewis favored the company by rem
dering some choice vocal. selections as
solos, such as Miss FXt&rtyss Cake !.
&c. &c. Maria Lewis OF s. Weymouth.
recited poem suitable to the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
Al Pleasant Pond.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Robinson returned
Monday, from a weeks outing at their
camp, Buena Vesta. at Pleasant Pond.
Mr. Robinson says that hunting IS fine.
While there he secured a number of Will
SON snipe, but the ducks are not light
ing much. On his way home he saw {,
flock of % wilson srlipe but his gun was
in it's case anu he missed the best shot OF
his life. He says that he never saw such
pickerel fishing. In two hours he cap
tured "a big pickerel his boat remaining
stationary most of the time. Black bass
are also very plenty and will take any
thing from fly to a grasshopper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

The Colby foot ball team turned out.
yesterday afternoon, for practice fof
the first time for the season. the men
working under the direction OF Captain
Scanned. There are one or two weak
spots in the team that will be filled at
once as two good men arrived, yester-
day. Among the arrivals Is Haggerty,
who has made a name for himself on
the end of the Exeter team. AS the
ends are the places OF weakness In
the team he will be fully appreciated.
Another arrival was Keen. who has
played as a back on the Hebron team.
He will enter the Freshman class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
RANDOLPH.
funeral 81 Late Mrs.. Williams.

The funeral Of Mrs. Alice G. Williams
was held, yesterday afternoon, Rev.
Elliot b. Barber officiating. The bear
ers were G. e. Fowler. Henry Roberts,
William Baker, Albert Brook:ngs.
The floral tributes were many and
very pretty. Among them we're the
following: Pillow OF roses. ferns ana
asters. family; pillow of roses. ferns
and pinks. employees OF the NJ. =. H.
r.. Waterviqle: crescent OF roses, as
tiers and smi.ax, Mr.. and Mrs. Cnas'
Clark; roses from Mrs. A. II. Brook
ings; asters, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Roberts
"a plnks from E.hel and Hattie VIII
liams; pinks. asters and rose from
friends in Waterville; basket OF mix
ed flowers. Mrs. Norton. Halloween;
mixed flowers, Mrs. O'D0nnell and MI.
Delrimple. and several bouquets from
other friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
FAIRFIELD.

The water is unusually low for this
time of year. The Kennebec worsted
mill was shut down Monday, and the mill
of the Somerset Fibre Company could
barely keep running. The Electrics find
1t very hard to keep even near their
schedule time. Sunday. the water was
probably as low as 1t has been for many
years If ever. The work of Placing the
boiler in the electric power station is be-
ing pushed as rapidly as possible, but it
is heavy work and must be done slowly.
The boiler is yet to be placed on the
foundation, which is all ready and the
stack. which is 60 feet long and in two
sections, will have to be placed in posi-
ton before the engine can be started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
MAINE FARMING NOTES g.

TIE second crop Of hay 70 unusuaIy Z
good this year.
Ernest Ingalls, Of Denmark took two
yoke OF oxen to Rigby Fair and re-
ceived $50 in premiums. <Ss
f. H. Wilson of West Falmouth. ex-
poets to harvest hundred bdsheas 6
peaches from his orchard this fall !,
c. o. Moses Of Dexter, states that his :
pack at the Corinna corn factory this
year will amount to 424,000 cans.
The apple crop In the vicinity Of Me-
chanic Fails is light this fall. The farm
or has one consolation. however. he :
won't have, TO pick them and VIII pei
.E<m. sSs$ ~,
A. J. johnson of Woodland. the 49,
seryman. has 800 apple trees swhlch
will yield 800 bushels OF applessth
year, which at soc. per barrel gives NJ ;
johnson $3.50. Who says an OIeAAN
doesn't pay.
Henry &. Merry of North AheSh.
shipped last week three car loads Of
wool. containing 10000 pounds. to w.
p. Yerrington of Boston. Mr.. Merry
has bought large quantity in this
section of the state this fall.
A pointer of what may be done in
sheep raising: INV. kimball of Bridge
S osf he ha saed 9s ss op Is am sSs
which he has sold for ss6.5o. Adding his
wool to this makes a pretty good show
ing for Mr.. Kimbau in the way Of pretts,
ami gives an idea of the possibilities an
sheep raising. " ssssv
Farmers seem TO think writes q De4-s
ter correspondent. tilafrshe Beauty of
Hebron nOtatOe, have rotted the worst
this year Of any and many have lost.
quite percentage of their crop. Those
who dug their potatoes carly think
they have less reason for comQaaint
thus far. = ~ ~ -
The cucumber season ut B9wdoiRz
ham is about over Something like 100s'
tons have been shippeds the past three
weeks. Elisha Maloon lcksd 1--WE tous
from a half acre. 1t Isl Aid with prop
er culture there is nd limit 10 the
amount that can be grown on an acre.
1t looks as If Bowdoinham was to be-
come the great cucumber center OF the
world.
Stoningham farmer states that he
is the owner of a small island contain
ing about 20 acres and that four years
ago the terrible orange hawkweed had
possession of the entire island to the
exclusion of grass, weeds and all
else. He turned a large flock of sheep
on to the island and after pasturing 1t
three years the weed had entirely dis
appeared. The present year he cut 20
tons of good, clean hay. Is not the ex-
pertinent worth trying?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
EVERY Little HELPS"

They were seated in the Evans house
Office and were discussing wages. They
were mostly drummers and were doing
lots of kicking. Finally one spoke up
and said, II know man in Portland
by the Enme of Little who has family
of ten and gets only $12 week?'
'How does he lve?' inquired all with
one breath.
''Oh," said the drummer in nonchal-
ant tone, as he started up the stairs,
every little helps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

The banquet was ~ small feature Of q.
day. as at r. AZ all gathered around
the festive board which was well loaded
with eatabiess Geo. Lewis was the ne
cipient OF mapv presents. Among 9TH
ers twenty-dve- dollars In cash, given by
different oneS. After singing America
the party broke up hoping that IL ten
years they would have the privilege u
celebrating the Tooth anniversary Of Mr.
Lewis insthes game enjoyable way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20
WATERVI34LE.

The Cantons in this city will enter
tain the members Of the Cantons IN
this part OF the State. today. previous
to the departure for Boston. The line
headed by a platoon Of Police under
the command of City Marshal Call.
will head the column that will form on
Common street before In the morn
ing. The Cantons will receive the
guests at the station and banquet
them in this city previous to the de-
parture fer the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

The annual meeting of the Kennebec
Central Railroad was held, Monday.
The treasurer's report was read and
accepted. 1t showed that the year just
closed had been very profitable one
for the railroad, dividends being de-
clared at the rate of per cent. The
following officers were elected: West
on Lewis. president; H. P. Winslow.
treasurer; H. S. Webster, clerk; West
on Lewis. A. c. stilphen, J. S. Maxcy,
J. C. Atkins, and F. S. Thorne. d.
rectOrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

A capsized dory was found 1Oattne
in Salem harbor. Monday. and from
its description. it Is belived that its
former occupants were Edmund san
born on Beverly and Fred Martin OF
Salem, and that both were thrown into
the. water. Sunday, during a heavy
pun Of wind and drowned. Sanborn
and Martin left home. Sunday morn
ing, for Great Miser..' Island ana
started back about noon. They nave
noon been seen since and their frfenos
now believe their bodies are some
where in the bay. Sanborn was "
years old and single man. wahe
Martin was 36 and had wife and TWO
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

1t is quite likely that the high school
boys will pass a subscriptions paper
around town in a few days to obtain as
s:stance in the backing of their foot ball
team. The public seems to be favorably
disposed towards :l.e IDEA and II they dc
as they talk. Gardiner will have an elev-
en- that will give the other teams of the
Kenrebec valley a hard tuss.c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

During the time in which the
changes are being made in the track
of the A. H. & G. Railroad on State
street, Augusta, necessitating the
transfer and consequent delay, the
State House siding will be used in
stead Of the one on the Plains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

The work OF tearing down the old Ma
som building has commenced IN earnest.
A high board fence has been built out
in ,G,e street for the protection OF the
public and the structure Is quickly dlsap-
nearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-20

The hunters were all ready. Monday,
to get into THE woods early this morn
ing. The successful sportsman likes to
go after the partridge before some other
gunner has broken up the flock. In two
or three days the birds will be SO wild.
that II will be next to impossible to bag
them The first day. however, they are
easy fer the good shot