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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07
MARS HILL.

j. d. Robinson passed Sunday in
Presaue Isle.
Work on the Methodist church is
progressing finely.
j. w. Stewart and j. d. Robinson
are buying potatoes.
The band has received some new in
struments and Is doing good work.
Walter Mccormack went to Houlton
Monday. to attend the Kicker Classical
Institute.
Arthur Winslow will start for ASH
land. about Sept. 20. He has a set OF
camps and a number of guides.
Carpenters and masons are at work
on the Free Baptist church repairing it
where 1t was damaged by lightning.
Coles Wilcox. Jr.. who has been act
ing as night operator at the Bangor &
Aroostook station at Houlton. passed
Monday with his parents at this place.
There was bloomer social at the
Free Baptist parsonage. "Wednesday
afternoon and evening. large num-
Der was present and a good time was
reported.
y. w. stewart ana II. Ii. ColfinS VIII
run three sporting camps I'm the wood.
west of Mars Hill. which is an excel
lent sporting ground. Messrs. Stewart
and Collins are good guides.
PRESQUE ISLE.
Mr.. Duprey. aged 81 years. was operated
upon, Saturday, for a malignant sore on
his right leg. The leg was amputated
just below the knee. The patient under
went the operation remarkably well for
one of his advanced age.
CARIBOU.
One of Hon. s. w. Collins best cows
was turned out in n clover field, Wednes-
day morning, after being MIXED and was
found dead about three hours thereafter
Too much clover is supposed TO be the
cause of the animals death.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Penney and little
daughter of Bath, are visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Trial Penney. Mr..
Penney has recently returned from the
South where he has been acting as assis-
tant engineer on a battIeship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07
STATE NEWS.
ARoosTook.
WOODLAND.

Potatoes are not yielding as well as was
Anticipated But very little rot Is report
ed. The tuhers are OF the best quality.
The Sunday schools of Caribou and
Woodland had a picnic at o. harrington
grove. Friday. There was large present.
The all enjoyed themselves well, notwth-
standing II was little damp.
1t Is still cool and wet. with but siight
Indications OF better weather. August
was noted for its frequent showers ana
very cool nights. There Is a large amount
Of grain to be harvested as soon as the
weather will permit.
One often sees vacated buildings with
There was never SO stout second crop
Of grass seen In the fields since the town
was Incorporated as there Is at this time
Some fields would cut nearly two tons 10
the acre, and II there was good weather
ii would make the best OF hay.
more or less damage done to them by un-
thinking children. hut 1t Is not often that
one sees fine public building defaced,
There was built in the eastern part OF
the town. in 1886. a fine large school build
ing, nicely finished. the windows having
large lights. One night last week. some
miserable scamp broke three of the lights.
Your correspondent found one rock inside
the room as large as a mans fist. with
broken glass scattered all over the floor.
1t is hoped that the guilty person will be
apprehendcd and taught a lesson that he
will remember during the remainder of
hie iIfn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Mosher have re-
turned to their home in Bangor after a
vacation of several weeks passed with
relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

An Ohio postmaster has discovered
and obtained a book that was present :
ed to William Mckinley by his father
~ years ago. The postmaster has for
Warded the volume to the President
Al the time young Mckinley received
the book he was a volunteer assistant
to the man who now returns il and
who was then postmaster at Poland n
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

All the village schools will begin this.
Tuesday morning, with the same teachers
as last term, excepting in the high school.
which will be taught by Fred Tapley and
Miss Charlotte Jennison.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Regular services We're resumed at the
Universalist church, Sunday morning. A
most interesting sermon was preached by
the pastor. Rev. L. V. Stevens; subject.
what Next
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07
The Weeks Games.
The schedule of games, for the week |:
NATIONAL LEAGUE

The schedule of games Tor the week is:
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Wednesday Washington at Boston.
Baltimore at Brooklyn: Louisville at
Cleveland. Chicago at Cincinnati.
Thursday-New York at Boston. Balt-
more at Brooklyn. Philadelphia at Wash
ington. Chicago at Cincinnati, Louisville
at Cleveland.
Friday-New York at Boston. Baltimore
at Brooklyn. Philadelphia al Washington.
st. Louis at Cincinnati, Louisville at
Cleveland.
Saturday-Ncw York at Boston. Balti-
more at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at Wash
ington. Louisville at Cincinnati Cleveland
at Pitishurg. st. Louis at Chicago.
Sunday, Sept. 1l-I.ouisville at Cincin-
natl, ST. Louis at Chicago.
EASTERN.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sat
at Syracuse. Sprung
field at Wikesbarre, Ottawa at Toronto
Montreal at Buffalo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

The Portland almshouse is now fuii
TO overfiowing. There are about ISL
inmates. the largest number known n
this time Of year for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Fred Merrill has returned from a short
visit in Bangor and Vanceboro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Yang Yu. the predecessor of the
present Chinese minister at Washing
ton, now representing his country "
st. Petersburg, has been appointed a
special ambassador to represent the
Chinese emperor at the jubilee of EN-
peror Francis Joseph in Vienna.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Henry w. Pickering. who died in
f'oston the other day. left much manu-
script music to the Harvard Mus;ca,
Association, of which he had been q
member ever since 1887,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Miss Winona Clark has returned 10 her
home In North New Portland after a
three weeks visit with her friend, Miss
Lena Ra ties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Mrs. II. e. Names and son. Archie
have returned from Ocean Park where
they have been spending the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pullen and Mr.
Frank Merrill are passing the week in
Lewiston attending State fair
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Mrs. A. Swain and two children. passed.
Sunday with relatives in Clinton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Everett Morse and little daughter. hava
returned to, their home in Boston after a
visit with his mother. Mrs. r. A Mess
err.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Henry Higgins returned, Saturday
from two weeks vacation passed in
Readfield
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07

Mrs. E. J. Nelson OF Readfield, spent
Monday with friends IN town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07
THE KILLED.

ON PARK SQUARE TRAIN
Harry w. McIntire. 35 Bull street. New
port, r. I.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Nellie ID. CroweH was in Dexter
over Sunday. visiting friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-09-07
EASE Ball.
National League camss.
AT PHILADELPHIA.

81 1I1lLstDES1LhT Tia.
Baltimore won the first game here,
rather easily. owing to Maui's effective
twirling. The second game was hOtly con-
tested and darkness stopped 1t at the end
Of the eighth inning, with the score q tie.
Attendance, 4538.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
A RETROSPECT.
The Man Of Years Gives the Youth a
Little Food for Rumi-
nation.

II was thinking" said the man who had
just given deep sigh, 'ol the departed days
Of youth"
"Ah, yes" answered his companion, as he
stroked his downy mustache; youth is the
sprngtime of life; the period when all our
ideals are undimmed,"
1T is, it is II is the time when the
blossoms are fresh and fair, with no sus.
picion of the blight which may come to harm
the fruit"
81 suppose that when a man gets a lit
tie along in years, say--er-like yourself,
he'd give q great deal if he could only turn
the clock back decade or sc"
"He would. There's no use denying il;
he would He can't help feeling gloomy
over what he has lost; those days when
he thought that he could give Bismarck
points on craftsmanship il he'd only take
the trouble to study a little; when he was
certain he'd be able to give Rubinstein mu,
sic lessons, il he decided to turn his atten-
tion to the piano; when he didn't entertain
the slightest doubt of his ability to show
Booth where his reading of Shakespeare
might be improved, and when he looked up
at night and saw a sky that teemed with un.
discovered planets, waiting for him to turn
astronomer. He may have more sense when
he gets, older and not annoy the neighbors
30 much; but d'no's it's worth what he has
given up."-Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Some Short Sentences Containing
Truths Which We All
Recognize.

Cupid has snap when he encounters an
idle brain.
Bucket hopping is about the only kind
men indulge in.
Some wives prepare for war by riAing
their husbands pockets.
Any man who will enlist tc get away from
his wlfe's mother is a coward
Marriages may be made in Heaven, but
there will always be few doubters.
Political economy is the art of getting the
most votes for the least money.
Lots of friends are retained by not say.
ing the smart things we might have said
Education benefits a man but little if he is
unable to recognize an opportunity when he
meets it.
The possibilities of penitentiary sentence
are about the only thing that can add to
the dangers of football.
It's sometimes difficult for a girl to find
her ideal man, but she's nearly always will,
ing to accept substitute.
A man may be the moneyed factor during
the engagement, but after marriage the
woman always appoints herself CASHIER
Chicago Evening News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
Mary WnAn MlnernIorIrt.

A teacher in one of the local schools was
instructing a class of small children in min.
eralogy the other day, endeavorng to make
clear to their young minds what mineral
really is. Standing before them, she began
ganic, homogeneous substance of definite,
or approximately definite, chemical compo.
sition found in nature. Do you understand
me? Come now, you have all seen minerals.
And your mothers and fathers have told
you the names of them, haven't they? Of
COURSE. they have, Now, can any one of
you tell me the names of three minerals?'
There was no response, and she continued
"Have not some Of you been out and seen
raised her hand. 81 thought so. Mary will
rame three minerals" Mary arose, and,
putting her hands behind her, lisped;
"Apollnoris, Vichy and settler, "-Chica-
go Chronicle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
The Vote on Congresamen.

In the First congressional district
Charles Curtis (rep.) carried every
county by the following majorities:
Atchison, 400; Brown, 6.5; Doniphan, 800;
Jackson, sol; Jefferson, 40J; Leavenworth, go:
Nemaha, 100, Shawnee, S,OOO' total 6,5l6
In the Second district Bowersock's
majority is aero. The majorities by
counties follow:
Bowersock-Allen, 476; Anderson, 100; Bour-
bon, 300 Douglas, i34, Johnson, 100; Linn,
100; Miami, 226 Wyandotte, 5Ol
Peters Franklin, 60
In the Third district Ridgely's ma
jority is 1874 The majorities by coun-
ties follows:
Ridgey--CherolSee, 500; Cowley. 90; Craw-
ford BAL; Elk, "a; Labette, 81; Montgomery
30; NeoshO, 2.
Kirkpatrick 1877; Chautauqua, 2l9
], M. Miller carried every county in
the Fourth district over Martin (fusion)
as follow:
Butler, 100: Chase, SO; COZ ,e, l42; Greenwood.
so; Lyon, 80: Marion 100; Morris 4iO Usage,
25 Pottawatomie 40. Wabaunsee, 400; Wood
son, 225 Total 2,slt
Calderhead's majority for congress in
the Fifth district over Vincent (pop.) is
2,415. The majorities are as follows:
aderhead-Geary, 10; Dickinson, 200;
Marshall, $780, Ottawa 100; Republic $50;
Riley, 567: Saline. 5. Washington 49,
Vincent-Clav, 700; Cloud, 81.
In the Sixth district Reeder (rep.)
carried Is counties, with pluralities
aggregating about 9,295, and MeCor-
mick carried seven counties, with plu-
ralities aggregating about 1900.
In the Seventh district Long has
majorities in 81 counties, aggregating
1888, while Jerry Simpson carried but
II counties, with pluralities aggregat-
ing 1,142.
In the elections to fill senatorial va
cancies. Ward (rep.) was elected over
Conner Daviess in the Cloud Republic
district and T. j. Anderson (rep in
Shawnee district.
There were elections in four judicial
districts and republican candidates
were chosen in each instance.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years waa
supposed to be incurabe For n great many
years doctors pronounced it q local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment.
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by y. y.
Cheney \ Co., Toledo, Ohio, ig the only
taken internally in doses from 10 drops TO q
teaspoonGul. II acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case Il
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials, Address Il. j. Cheney 4 Co, Toe
ledo, o. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

When his dad is big object with
whiskers that says ''boop to him.
When his papa is the biggest and
best of men.
When his schoolteacher knows bet
ter than his father.
When, after all, the old man does
know better than his school-teacher
When he knows better than either
his governor or his school-teacher.
When his daddy again comes for
ward, in his opinion, as a smart man.
When he is striving and hopes, some
day, by hard work, to be as smart, or
just little smarter than the old gen.
tlemsn.-PUck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
AntIvItv nf Ynnnuinn.

Much anxiety has been caused in Naples,
by the renewed activity Of Mount Vesuvins.
An overwhelming danger Of this description
produces universal terror. Az matter Oh
fact there is little likelihood that Mt. Vesn-.
vius will do any serious damage. On the
other hand thousands die daily from stomaclu
and digestive disorders who might have sur
vived had they resorted to Hostetter's Slon-
ach Bitters. II is the greatest OF known tom
les for stomach and digestive organs. 10
cures kidney liver and blood disorders.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

"Some of US were taken sick from the
effects of this. / was laid up several weeks
in a field hospital from fever From that
time | was always afflicted more or less
About four years ago | became much
worse. Our family doctor seemed puzzled
over my case, and it began to look as il there
was no hope for my recovery, and that the
inevitable end was near,
Last November was advised to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills, The physicians said
they were an excellent medicine, but would
do no good in my case. But tried them,
and am glad did for became better at
once. Eight boxes, taken according to direc.
tons, cured me. used the last OF the pills
about year ago, and have not been troubled
with my ailments since"
The power of DR., Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People in the vast number of diseases
due to impure or poisoned blood, has been
demonstrated in thousands of instances as
remarkable as the one related above.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
BE GOT EVEN
HlH CUSTOMER Heat Him at the start,
hut He Got Back at Him
In Good shape.

There is an old retired merchant in De
trot who delights in recalling his expert
ences when an active man running gen
eral store in one Of the northern cities Of
the lower peninsula.
II used TO reap harvest when the men
were coming out of the woods" he re-
lates. They were not up in styles, and
about any old thing would suit them pro
vided the color was right and the fit even
passable. But there were tricksters among
them and l had to have my wits about
me in order to keep even with them.
How much is this hatY asked a strap.
ping siXfooter who arrived from camp
one day with pocket full of money.
Two fifty | replied.
"Then he informed me that he always
had the crowns of his hats punched full
OF holes in order to keep his head cool, and
his hair from coming out. soon had this
attended TO-, and then he asked what the
hat was worth. Two fifty | responded,
in surprise, but he laughed at me for asking
such price for damaged goods. He had me
and got his hat for dollar while the jolly
crowd with him had laugh at my expense.
He wanted to look at some 'fddles,' and
after pricing one at $40 concluded to take it.
~" Where's the bow? he asked, as | was
doing up the package.
You only bought the fiddle laughed.
The others saw the point and laughed, too.
The giant tried to bluff me, but kept good
humored and got even on the hat by charg-
ing him $3.50 for the bow not only got
even, but the Others were so pleased with
my Yankee trick that they spent plenty
OF money with me."-Detroit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
HARDsHIps OF ARMY LIFE.
From the Press. MIlroy. Ind.

One ofthe first to offer their services for the
country in the Civil War, was A. r. Seton,
of Miroy, Rush Co., Ind He made a good
record. The life of every soldier is hard
one, and Mr., Sefton's case was no exception.
we were in Tennessee, penned in on all
sides, Our ratons were very scarce" said
he, "and we had begun to go on quarter
allowance, and as the rain was not enough
TO replenish the wells or streams, our can.
teens. went empty, We were hurried on,
and the only way to quench our thirst was to
60 down on our hands and knees and drink
from the hoof tracks made by the horses.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
From baby in the High CHAIR

to grandma in the rocker Grain 0 is good for
the whole family. II is the long-dcsired sub
stitute for coffee, Never upsets the nerves.
or Injuries the digestion Made from pure
grains it is food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance OF the best coffee at tho
I prize ro is genuine and scientific STtGc
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain.O.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
Not Legal Tender.

81 must request the congregation TO con4
tribute generously this morning." said Rev.
Mr.. Slimpay sadly. my salary is eight
months in arrears, and my creditors ara
pressing | of course work largely for love.
1t isn't legal tender. -Harper's Bazaar.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
KANSAS ELECTION FIGURES.
Returns from Every County Give stan.
ley IA Plurality OF 1B,0OB-ThO Vote
on Congressman.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 11.-Returns
from all the counties in Kansas give
W. d. Stanley 1906 plurality, Fol-
lowing are the pluralities by counties,
with the plurnlities ON governor in
1895:
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
Couldn't Fool Her.

eve must lay in an extra supply of fuel
this winter" said the credulous business
man while talking to his practical wife the
other evening "The cornhusks are un.
usually thick, and that means long, hard
winter"
"Who told you"
"The man we always buy coal from"
81 thought so. We will just give the
usual order" Detroit Free Press
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

In giving ear to hattery we not only fool
ourselves, but fool the hatterer as WE'LL
Town Topics.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

Mr.. Wigsby-See here, my love, there IA
some mistake. The baggage delivery ma0
has left seven trunks on our front porch.
Mrs, Wigsby (who has just returned from
derstand? He's coming back after dark for
the extra five.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

Mr. Oldehap-"Are you interested in fos
sils, Miss Gushley" Miss Gushley-"Oh-
er-this is so sudden Pit. Bits.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
Most Important.

Would-be Wfiter--What do you consider
the most important qualification for a be-
ginner in literature?
Old Hand-A small appetite--Tit.Bits.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

Genius is lofter quality than talent in
the sense that genius often lives in the attic,
while talent has apartments on the ground
floor-Town Topics.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

No man should marry till he can listen
to a baby crying in the next room and nok
feel, like breaking the furniture II. A. W.
Bulletin.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

You may be sure Neuralgia will be cured
by st. Jacobs Oil.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

The way out Of pains and aches is to rul
st. Jacobs Oil in.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

What? A Cripple? Cure your sprain in
a day with st. Jacobs Oil.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

You will be disabled by Rheumatism. Uss
st. Jacobs Oil and cure it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

Fuddy-"Many wonderful things happen
in ones life" buddy" Especially in auto
biographies. boston Transcript.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

A fish in the hand is worth dozen in the
anglers story.-Golden Days.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

A, glass eye is the memorial window of tho
soul.-Princeton Tiger.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

Manners are largely deceit's own name for
lf.-Detroit Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

"Do you believe in luck" mot until
after I've experienced it."-Chicago Daily
Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

You can always get pennies at u cents a
dozen.-Golden DAYS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

Stanley's plurality, 1898.
Leedy's plurality in 1895, 1911.
#Tie in lS9d
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

A doubling Thomas" full of aches uses
st. Jacobs Oil. He's cured
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

The kangaroo is none the less lively be-
cause he is on his last egs.-Golden Days.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
mueller, Lexington, Mo-, Feb, p, "a.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

VIII it cure? Use st. Jacobs Oil for lame-
back and you'll see.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

If you want to be cured Of o cough usa
llale's Honey of llorehound and Tar
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

We blame the devil for many things he
couldn't possibly do unless men helped him.
Town Topics.