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The herald., 1898-09-26
A Floater Found

PORT COSTA, Sept. 25.-The badly de-
composed body Of an unknown man was
found in the straits near here this morning
by men on the schooner Theresa. 1t had ev-
identity been in the water for seven or eight
months. 1t was that OF man about 80
years Of age. dressed as a fisherman or
deck hand on the river. The remains are
supposed to be those Of a sailor on the
schooner Nettie who was drowned early in
the year.
The herald., 1898-09-26
NOT A CANDIDATE
An Oakland Office Seeker Loses His
Mind

OAKLAND, Sept. 25.-George c. Hunt,
an Independent candidate for sheriff of
Alameda county, has become insane. To-
day he was taken to Fabiola hospital. His
family will have him cared for at a pri-
vate institution and hope that rest and
proper treatment may restore his facul-
ties.
The afflicted man was formerly deputy
sheriff In Alameda county under Robert
Mckillican. He Is a Republican and sew
eral months ago declared himself a can
dddate for the Republican nomination for
sheriff. Failing to secure this, Hunt con-
tinued his canvas as an Independent.
The herald., 1898-09-26
NORTHERN Transforms
LONG CONTINUED AND RATHER
HEAVY
Too Early to Be Of Use Except in Dis
pelling Fears Of Another
Dry Season

SAN JOSE, Sept 25.-It has been raining
intermittently since last night and at pres
ent there are no signs Of cessation of the
storm. Up to p. m. today the fall for the
storm was 1.23 inches. The damage to the
fruit crop in the valley will be small, but
In the mountains, where the crop Is late,
the effects Of the rain will be heavily felt
The vine growers say that the grapes will
come out all right II the cloudy weather
does not continue too long. as the vines are
not heavily loaded. In the valley most of
the prunes have been picked and those not
dried have been stacked. Generally speak
ing, the rain will in the end do more good
than harm, as 1t will help to revive busi-
ness and dispel all fears Of a dry season.
Monterey-A heavy. soaking rain fell
throughout this entire section last night,
beginning about $50 and continuing q
steady downpour for twelve hours. the pre-
cipitation being 80 Of an inch. The present
atmospheric conditions indicate more rain
tonight. The farmers In this locality are
greatly eelased.
Freno-It began raining lightly here
aobut o'clock this evening and half an
hour later this changed to quite down.
pour, which has continued all the evening,
and at midnight 1t is raining very heavily.
with no sign of cessation. II the present
rate Of precipitation is kept up until morn
ing the fall will amount to about one inch.
The damage to raisins will be very slight,
as the growers had plenty of time in which
to stack their trays having received forty
eight hours notice of the approach Of the
storm The storm will Of course delay cur
ing somewhat, but this will do no harm.
Sacramento-A light shower of rain fell
In this section tonight. with prospects Of
more before morning. Should a heavy
shower fall considerable damage would be
done to grapes. as picking is still in pro-
gress,
The herald., 1898-09-26
Lost in the Hills

NEW WHATCOM. WASH, Sept 25.-The
party sent out to search for Walter Schroe-
der, the young st. Louis artist who was lost
in Mount Baker hills, have returned with
out finding him. They found his outfit,
which they brought In. They say that fur
ther search is impossible on account of the
snow
The herald., 1898-09-26

nila. All that now delays thsir sailing Il
the non-arrival Of transports. The first Of
the returning vessels should arrive here
this week. and 1t will take at least week
for them to recoal and load supplies. SO
that they could not hope to set away under
ten days after they make this port.
The herald., 1898-09-26

deckhand, Peter Nelson, knows more about
the case than he has yet revealed. Nell
son, VINO Is In jail, was informed today
that ne was suspected of the murder of
Capt. BROOKS. He laughed at the idea and
said that he had no cause to commit the
crime as the captain had always been
kind to him. The inquest will be held to-
morrow at San Rafael.
The herald., 1898-09-26
STILL A MYSTERY
Murderer Of Captain Moss Is Not Ap
pretended

SAUSALTTO, Sept. 25.-The identity of
the murderer Of Capt. John Moss Brooks
Of the yacht Chispa is as much Of a mys-
terry as 1t was at the time Brooks was found
dead In his bunk on Saturday morning,
Although robbery was supposed at first
to have been the motive for the deed, the
officers have changed their minds and
think it was the result of a grudge. sher-
III Harrison Of Marin county, who Is work
Ing on the case, 70 inclined to think THAI the
The herald., 1898-09-26
A SUNkEN SPANISH WARSH|P FL0ATED
The Ifanta Maria Teresa Raised and Towed
to Guantanamo Bay


as # the aoat athn wihh
firing nunalsl ih disturbing
noonAe
barometer the the hurire
increase Newark, ch ta in
herea1sh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Large numbers of the men of the
batteries with and without leaves of
absence, went to their homes. Satur-
day afternoon, to pass few hours be-
fore they took their long journey to
the South. They were willing to suffer
the fines. just for last visit to their
homes before they went, as there is
no one who can tell how long they will
be gone away from Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

z. II. Burgess, in his ad, this morn
ing. makes an offer that will enable at
least, eco people to obtain high grade 81
photos for only $3.50 per dozen He
does not suggest it, but the writer
thought what nice chance it would
be to have pictures made in anticipa-
ton of Christmas. They can be hidden
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
DaiIp kennebec 3onrnsl
card. Of tha.k. obttuar, ,o.,c..

Cards Of thanks. obituary notices. 49,.
lutions OF respect, etc, will b ohar ~,
at the rate OF ten cents per line. II
charges less than seventy-lvs cents.
All advertising announcement. :.
enter. ailments. whose object l. r.
raising Of money will be charged At 10
rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form, YIN
be excluded from our local columns. g.
cept such as refer to advertisers oceu.
plying space in our advertising columna
and will be run under separate haal
on one OF the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive t.
JOURNAL promptly will confer Z fave,
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
: Local Notice.

Frank S. Bigelow. Skowhegan, cleo
trio and magnetic healer of % years
practice will be at the Augusta House
ON October 26 and 81. to examine and
treat any desiring his services. Will
be at a. G. Barnard's. Center Sidney,
October 2S and 90. Refers to Judge A.
G. Andrews. Senator M. Reynolds, &.
B. Murphy, Eugene Clifford. Mrs. l.. G.
Cochrane, Mrs. c. f. Briggs, Augusta;
A. T. Clark, A. +. Moore. Carlos Ham
mond, Sidney. oct24d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
Special Advertisements.

four lines thirty words) coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALAH. TO
LET. LOST. &C.. will be inserted. two
times for Is cents, three times for IS
cents and one week for 50 cents, AD-
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mali
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

A new two and a half story frame
house with ell on Bangor street. with
modern improvements, arranged for two
frame building, with eli, and double house
lot on School street, nicely arranged.
Both pieces Of property close to school
house, within five minutes walk OF depot
and business street. Both will be. sold
cheap for cash or on easy terms il pur-
chaser SO desires. Apply to Thomas j.
Lynch. nov1O.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The merchants think old ''Jupe" has
a grudge against them. as he causes
the rain to pour every Saturday. The
trade last Saturday was lighter than
on the previous one. owing to the very
heavy rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The afternoon trains of Saturday,
carried away Captains Conley. MORT
arty. and Hogan to their homes. Col
onel Kendall also went to his home in
Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Those catch basins that are to be
put in on Rines hill, would have been
the proper thing for Saturday. The
same might be said of many places
that ordinarily are guiltless of causing
trouble from too much water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The Captain Chapman farm, situate In
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, two aD
miles from Kennebec bridge. Over LOG
acres OF land: buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
may6 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Old fashions in dress may be revived
but no old-fashioned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera anG
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by John
Coughlin. Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Why not have wood stove on the
principle of coal stoves? Walkers
wood parlor stove is exactly so and is
said to be a great success. Can be
seen in A. D. Wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
New Advertisements To-Day
Local Matters.
An Autumn Carol.

Oh our hearts are aglow with contents
ment
That impregnates our toplofty fiat,
Where life has joyous presentment-
From the cook to the overfed cat: 4,
Though lately we shuddered with terror
And chiils at the heats long delay,
The landlord has repented OF error
day!
So lift up your voice and be joyous,
For the north wind is robed of its bite
And the cold draughts that used to annoy
us
Are zephyrs of balmy delight
No more will the tremors of freezing
Our underclads weakness betray;
Away with chilled ankles and sneezing.
Fol. there's heat in the steampipes To-
day.
Chicago Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Place for sale or to let, one mile and
a half from National Home on Augusta
of r. W. Soule, or Pope Gibbs, 1ogus.
oct1S diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

j. 4. saunder Of Boston, passed the
day in the city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The people of Augusta appreciates Mr..
Bonds efforts in getting that talented
young operator, Mr.. w. r.. Fenley, and.
considering the bad weather of the
past week, and by special request from
his many patrons, who We're unable to
take advantage of Mr.. Fenley's 500
journ with US, makes Mr.. Bond feel 1t
quite necessary to re-engage him for
another week. commencing Monday.
October %. The weather makes 10
difference. as a cloudy day is just as
good as u fair one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Mrs. t. Nee. Hyde. who has been
passing few days at her home in
Manchester, n. H., returned to this
city on the afternoon train. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
Fully Wars nted,

If not cured after taking three
fourths of a bottle OF TOGUS COUGH
MIXTURE return the bottle, and the
money will be refGnded.-BOWDITC
WEBSTER &. CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

That board fence on Kennebec
bridsey4iI have to go into the service
in a sbtld time. al s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The rain was. hard luck to Simons,
the bicyciist. who was riding to Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

After September LIST, the store now oc-
cupied by the American Tea Company. on
the northwest corner of Water and
Bridge streets. Apply to Mrs. f. A. Ma
son, IL Summer street. augl0,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Pleasant furnished front room, with
privilege of bath: also tenement. Apply
No. Swan street. octlSd1wf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

1t was woe to the man with the thin
shoe. and no rubbers, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

A convenient rent Of five rooms. Apply
to W. G. Boothby, at Kennebec Savings
Bank. aug6,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The rooms in the Quimby block. recent
ly occupied by the Gospel Banner
Macomber, Farr & Whitten. janl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Travel over the Maine Central was
light, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

First-class office. second story Hill &
Macomber block also front Office, third
story same block. to rent at low price.
Office just repaired and plumbed.
ine1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

AT A BARGAIN. Light canopy top
surry, In good condition Inquire of G. f.
Flynt, 10 Crescent ST.. or at Journal OF
flee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
TO LET.

Two tenements In the rear Whitney
block, Winthrop street. Inquire of Thorn
as Leigh, Jr, Allen Block octl9,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

A bargain: Having purchased large
lot of first-class babbet metal, can sell
in lots of 80 Tbs. at 10 cts, or 100 lbs. or
more at 10 cents per pound. r. l. Clark,
machnist Augusta. may23dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Tenement to let. Inquire Of Williamson
& Burleigh. octaalI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The street department is putting III
sand fSrfd5e in the icy season this win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

desirable rent on Crosby street: mod
ern improvements; for particulars apply
Kinsman's drug store oct1.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Store suitable for furniture business.
Four floors and basement; elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
be arranged for desirable offices. Inquire
of Atkinson Furnishing Co., 3l8 Water
street, Augusta. augl,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Meonian hall for entertainments and
dances. Apply to James A. Getchell. jan
itor, or by letter to Horace North. Pea
body, Mass. 220 Lowell street.
juIy1S DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

The A. Q. wv. fair opens tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
Collectors Advertisement of Sale Ct
Real Estate ofNon Resident Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the
city of Augusta in the county OF Kenne-
bee. for the year 1897.
The following list of taxes on real es-
tate of non resident owners. in the city
of Augusta. for the year 1891, committe |
to me for collection for said city on the
18th day Of June 1897, remain unpaid. and
notice is hereby given that If said taxes,
interest and charges are not previously
paid so much of the real estate taxed as
is sufficient and necessary to pay the
amount due therefor, including interest,
and charges will be sold at public auction
at the office of tax collector in said city
ON the first Monday of December 1898, at
Amount of tax
including inter-
est and charges.
Name of City N.D. W.D.
owner. Des. Of Prop. Tax. Tax. Tax.
No . Bridge Place $40 s13
Emerson, Orrin - House
and land west side Mud
Hogan ,a i j. u acres land 800
including ledge north % :.
Longfellow. A. P.-5S rods
land next to Hallowell
Greenleaf. Granville
House. barn and 80
acres land. Cross Hill
road near Vass. line 14.0s
Maben, b. S.-House and
lot north side Jefferson
St, 1.54 80
Patterson, Asa HI half
house and lot Cor. Cony
and Bangor SITS. 1874 2.52
Pettingill, Howard. Hrs
House lot south side
Belfast road, part of
homestead 200 10
Potter, Ellen Ms inter-
est in small lot north
side School ST, 2.G1 %
Reynolds, Clara E.-About
I acres land near Sidney
line of E. w. w, SIS
Robinson. Stephen, Hrs
20 acres land of keene
and Moore; SIS acres land
of Scates. Gas
Smith. Orrin--10 acres land
Sd range of Young, 203
Trasll, Ruel E.-House and
acres land Ward road
he formerly occupied. 31S
J. r.. TOWNSEND.
Collector of Taxes of the City of Angus
ia. Maine, Village School District AMI
Williams School District.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Supper at the Congregational chapel
Tuesday evening at $50. oct24dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
Born.

LINCOLN,
Aina-Oct; 10. to the wife of r. A.
baIey, daughter; Oct. 90 to the wife
OF James Burton, daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Possession Immediately. Store in
Qumby block, Water street.-the stores
In Riverside block, north end Water
street, Augusta. store in Macomber Il
Hill block, north end Water street, Au-
gusta tenement large enough for board
ers, Riverside block; two tenements IN
Macomber & Hill block. Inquire Geo. Il.
Macomber. sept2sd2m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Farm and village property for sale.
Apply to Williamson & Burleieh com
sellors-at-law, Augusta, Me.
Ocf11 dC,wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Two kilns for firing china. one gas and
one charcoal; excellent condition. Terms
reasonable, Apply to Mrs. G. w. Mar
tin, Augusta Me. oet11 do,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

One cook stove. No. Z Royal in good
order; price, SIS cash. Inquire at Mrs, G.
A. Libby's store, 1863 Water street
Oct11d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24

Two house lots, one on Murray stroot
and one on Quimby street, East side,
Apply at Is Middle street or address A. 7
Young. " Weston street, city oct1Od1m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-24
FOR SALE.

: Pop corn. From Macomber, Winthrop,
Me. Ask your grocer for it.
Oct2o d1w&
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-17
PREPARING FOR AMEN CAMP.
Gen. Miles To-day VIII Confer With
the President and Secretary Al
ger Relative to Concentrating an
Army at Camp Fernanafna. Fla.

WASHINGTON. June ls-There was an
exhibition OF TeveriSA activity az the war
department today SO ssTcTcance. as 70 At
tract attention ever In these stirring
times. Il was apparent that renewed e.
forts were making 20 complete the equip
rnent o. the troops already gathered N
me concentration points. ard that prepar-
sfsons are IN progress TO move number
OF troops So far. however. Il is stated
that 10 orders have gone out for the ACT
ual movement. ard what has been and IS
being done in that direction Is merely
preparatory.
Very likely definite action viii follow a
conference which the president and Secre-
tary Alger VIII have with Gen. Miles when
ne arrives here tomorrow from Tampa.
Gen Miles IS better aware OF tae exact
ntness OF the troops az the southern rem
devious points than airy one else. and the
president and Secretary Aiger iii all prob
ability VIII be bound by what he has 20
say IN deciding upon the further DISPOSE
tion Of troops. II Gen. Miles, as is
thought 10 be probable. recommends
further concentration OF troops or the
southern seaboard the new camp az Fer
nandina. Fla, will be made ready for the
reception of the additional troops.
The officials have profited by the expert
ence gained in the establishment OF the
swo great camps Ut Chickamauga and
Camp AlEer
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-17
THEY FIGHT LIKE APACHtS.
sPANIsRDs N CUBA ARE DARING
WARRIORS IN THE Hush.
Disguised by Plantation Leaves
They Approach Close 10 Ameri-
cans Euean Auxfifaries Prove

Copyrighted. lsss. by Associated Press,l
OK BOARD THE DAUNTLEss. CT
sSTANA3i0, Tuesday. June Il. nocn-
via Kingston, Jauaaicar Wednesday. june
i. g. m.-Howeyer unpleasant the expe-
riaace. the landing q : snail detachment
% marines. mostly raw men. N the Ell
en1y's country his laugh; sane lessons 20
the officers ard men hare. and possibly
a,so To the Authorities al Washington It
has shown the Spaniar1s 70 be daring
bTshsghters, and IL has pcoFer that every
American camp must be compact.y bulk.
aBe as well protected 10 resist nigat at
lacks though TIA the Apache country.
II has developed sSvera, small defects 10
the navy guns under service conditions.
and Il has shown that, given a free rein
with repeating rifles, so nervous troops
can waste 1000 rounds % ammunition,
killing shadows. In single night. and
not think even then that they have done
much shooting.
Though the sixteen Spauiards found by
Lieut. Neg1Ie's men wore regular uni
forms. most OF those seen in the daylight:
attacks were scarcely anything except big
piantain .eaves bound around their fore
heads in lieu OF hats. This acted as an
effective disguise in the bush Others
stripped 10 a pair ot dirl-colored trousers
tied branches around their waists reach
ing shoulder high, and moving very eau
tlotisly they could even cross open ground
without being detected though some OF
them were caught a. the game.
Another trick was 10 make moving
screen OF two or three nig palm leaves al
most impossible TO detect where stunted
palm everywhere rises out of the chapar-
raj
The Cuban auxiiaries were most usefu.
In pointing out these tricks. Taere are
sixty of these men now in camp mostly
negroes. with Cuban officers. They are
hawk-eyed woodsinen, breaking even with
the spaniartls IL every device Of BUSH
craft. The American marines at first were
inclined TO discount this, but this morning
they spoke enthusiastically Of their aux
iliaTies for their daring. At night in
skirm.sh time, the marines say the Cuban
bits.