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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
New England Polo League.

Boston. oct. 1.-THE playing schedule
~ the New England Polo League Will be.
gin, oct. =. with Clinton playing at Man
chester. The secretary Of the league au-
nounccs that an the players claimed BY
the clubs they were allotted to ana that
they cannot negotiate with any other
club. This is borne out by the national
party The managers Of the league clubs
are awaiting The opening Of the season..
for they feel thaJ they have a very strong
circuit ana strong clubs This should he
country ana Il revival Of the popular I'M
door rink game is anticipated. Manchcs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
The 46th at Jersey City.

New York, Oct. 16.-The members of
the 46th Regiment, U. S. v, en- route
from New England to San Francisco
and the Philippines, reached Jersey
City at $50 p. M. They came from the
Harlem River terminus of the n. Y. n.
II. and III. r. r. on the steamer Glen
Island and landed at the Bay street
yards of the Pennsylvania Road. The
first section left few minutes before
10 and the other sections followed it
out at short intervals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
LINCOLN.
ALMA.
recovery.

Rev. c. II. Williams received word.
Tuesday, Of the death Of his father in
England
Miss Sophia j. Campbell ana Miss Ella
N. Campbell went to Boston, Thursday.
Mr. ana Mrs. Wilbur Erskine Of Pitts
field, are visiting their relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. \. Il. E.rskine.
Mrs. Woodbury. Fuller Of Dalton. is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. r. \. Simpson.
Rev. ana Mrs. George f. Jenkins are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Walter
Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

travel on the road for the Arnold
Boot & Shoe Co. of Bangor.
Miss Lottie Nye has moved her stock
of millinery into the Smith block on
Water street.
Cooper Bros. have suspended business
at their veneer mill for the season.
a. c. Bradbury, the furniture dealer.
is making extensive repairs on his
block.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Stuart and Mr..
and Mrs. o. H. Judkins spent Sunday in
Bangor visiting friends.
The Methodist Festival and Mer-
chants Carnival will be held in Odd
Fellows hall, next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.

The war department has been noti-
fled that the Sedgwick sailed, Sunday
evening, from Havana for New York,
with the home battalion of the I'd Ar
tillcry This consists of Battery b, y
men. 40 men, Major Scantling and
Lieut.. Brown. ID, 50 men, and {. 80 men,
Capt. Schenck and Lieut.. McDOnough.
She carries 40 first-class passengers, 50
discharged soldiers and civilians. Is
convalescents and nine general prison.
ers for Fort Columbus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

At the meeting of OrOno Grange.
Thursday evening. Professor Wood of
the University of Maine faculty, oc-
cupied some time in an interesting
talk on wide tires versus narrow tires
for farm wagons and heavy carts. The
experiment had been tried and in
nearly every condition a heavier load
can he hauled with the wide tired
wheels than the narrow ones. Besides
he advantage in hauling heavier loads
i, means the maintaining of better
rO; (1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK.
MAEI.ANILLE.

y I.
Aaron Parsons is very ill with heart
disease.
Miss Emma Watts, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Hans
comb for the past week, returned to her
home at Amherst Friday.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Joseph Jordan have gone
to Bar IIarbor To visit relatives.
Mrs. Nelson Garland who went to the
Bangor hospital. last week, for the treat
ment, returned home, Monday. as the
doctors said there could DC nothing done
for her.
Edward Carter ana viii Allen started
for Lagrange Saturday morning. From
there they intend to go into the woods To
work.
Lucy Harper has gone to Castine to at
tend school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
Canada Will Send One Brigade.

Ottawa Ont. oct. ia cable receiv
ed, today. from Lord Landowne, secre-
tary of war. says that the Canadian
contingent will be regarded as one bri-
gade and not cut into units and al
tached to the imperial forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

The regular meeting of Auburn
Grange oct. q. at East Auburn will
be an al. day meeting, open to the pub
lie in the afternoon. r. Walker Me
Keen. SECRETARY of the State Board of
Agriculture will address the meeting
in the afternoon. Other prominent
members of TIE order are also ex-
pected to be pl esent. A good time is
eXpected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

Seaside Grange and Sewing Circle
will hold its annual fair at Seaside
hall, next Thursday afternoon and eve
ming, oct. 18Th. There viii be exhibits
of farm produce. fancy goods. and all
the articles usually found at fairs. with
the added attraction Of cat show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

President ingalls, of the Big Four and
Chesapeake x Ohio Railroad. was before
the industrial commission at Washington,
Monday. He asked the commission To
recommend legislation which would pro
tect the railroads and insure uniform
rates, saying that if some action of the
kind was not taken the railroad condition
would become worse in the future than
il had been in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
Brooklyn Philadelphia Game Postponed.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-THE first Of the
post season series Of games between the
Philadelphia and Brooklyn National
League clubs which was scheduled for
today, was postponed on account of the
threatening weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

l.. NJ. Moocrs writes the Journal that
the item in the Cross lin news Of Oct.
II, stating that his father. Alonzo Moocrs
IF Nasselb"ro, had had 4 leg amputatcI
by Drs. Thayer ana Bcsscy ~ Watcrville.
was in part incorrcct. Mr. Moocrs states
that the operation WAS performed by Dr.
Dwincll Of Watcryillr. assisted by pr.
Goodrich. DR. Thayer had nothing to do
with the matter. nor was 10 consulted III
any manner. The operation was perfect
in every particular and Mr.. Moocrs. who
Is nearly $ years old, is making rapid
recovery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

The members of Hermon Grange are
at work on the old Universalist church.
making it into a Grange hall. They
have the underpinning in place. the
steeple removed and roof shingled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
The Brooklyn Sails for Manila.

Fort Monroe, Oct. 16.-The cruiser
Brooklyn left Hampton Roads at As,
this afternoon bound for Manila
through the SueZ canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

ter's opening will be- Friday. Oct 27
when the club will play Clinton. and. the
following day, Manchester will play at
Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17
The New Cradle OF Liberty.

Boston, oct. 16.-The renovated Fan
ueil hall will be opened for the first
time by the Democrats, Oct. %, when
they will ratify the ticket nominated
by the state committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

Providence Monday, of numbering Sadie
June z, 1899. He will be i'm
prisoncd for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-17

! crs of the w. & Q. Railroad will be held
| in Wiscasset. Oct. IS. at 10 A. NJ
| VIM. $. Hunnewell shot a fine doe on
| Saturday.
Mrs. Jennie +. Seamans Of Cary. State
organizer. will lecture here Friday eve.
ming, and at South China, Saturday and
Sunday.
MT. VERNON.
Miss Emma Whittier of BOSTON is Wis
iting her grandparents in this village.
Miss May Poole is visiting her cousin
Miss burbank.
Capt, J. T.. Carson spent Sunday at his
home.
Henry a. Mooers has been Ill three days
but is better.
ar. and Mrs. b. Ralph Cram went to
Pennington. Sunday.
Miss Adams went u Wilton recently tp
visit her sister, Mrs Bachelor
W. A. Nor,h, The painter has gone u
Massachusetts to work the coming win
ter.
READFIELD.
The death Of Calvin Fifeld of East
Rcadtiell, removes a good citizen and a
man who Will be much missed in the
community. His death occurred sun
daY October =, following a stroke Of
paralysis, and the funeral services
We're held the following Wednesday,
Mr.. t'iheld WAS 50 years and months
Ola. and was born in the same old farm
house in which he lived all his life
He is survived by three sisters and
four brothers. Mr.. Ffield never mar
ried and one sister. Mary, lived with
him ana kept house. one brother,
benjamin. living on the adjoining farm.
Three brothers. Alanson. William ana
Eben, and two sisters. Mrs. 6. g. Gran
del and Mrs. Levi Hoyt. all live in Cal
ifornia. Mr.. Fiheld possessed many
friends. and was an upright man whose
word was as good as government
bond.
NASSALBORO.
l.. NJ Moocrs writes the Journal that
the item in the Cross Hil news Of oct
II, stating thar his father. Alonzn Moucrs
IF NassGlbnro, had had 4 leg amputatcI
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24
THE VICE PRESIDENT DEAD.

Garrett A. Hobart, Vice
President of the United States,
died at his home in Paterson,
\. j., at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday
morning. He had been sick
for long time and the an
nOmcement Of his death was
not unexpected. The funeral
will be held in Patterson to-
morrow { Saturday }. The Pres :
ident, Cabinet, Supreme Court
and Senate will attend in a
body.
BY the dea,h Of Mr.. Hobart.
Senator VIM. P. Frye, Of
Maine, becomes President
pro tempore Of the Senate and
will discharge all the duties Of
the Vice President as presiding
officer of that body. The Sen :
ate rules specifically provide
that no election is necessary at
the beginning of the session.
Senator Frye accordingly will
continue as presiding officer till
the end of President Mckin-
ley's administration, unless he
chooses to resign or the Senate
wishes to elect another Senator
to the office.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24
Mr.. Hanna. it is declared

Mr.. Hanna. it is declared,
will retire from the chairman
ship Of the Republican Nation
al Committee at the meeting
in Washington next month.
Apparently that little minori-
tv for the Republican nominee
in the total vote in Ohio. is
having its effect. Even Nc
Kinlev sees that Hanna must
be unloaded.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

Andrew Carnegie SAYS:
THE best men in England
have spoken against the war
in the Transvaal and every
where it is deplored except
bv those whose interests are
served bv it. They are a
small clique of jingoe>, head
ed bv a statesman. | am sorry
to say. who sees in the war a
chance to fortifv his position.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

The Kentucky Democratic
State campaign committee con :
cedes that Taylor has a major
ity on the face Of returns, but
bases a hope of the election Of
the Democratic ticket on throw :
ing out the vote Of Louisville
on account of the interference
of Governor Bradley's soldiers,
and johnson and Knox coun
ties, where tissue ballots were
used.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

The contest for Democratic
leader Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives is growing warm.
The leading candidates are De
Almond, Of Missouri, Richard
son, of Tennessee, and Bank :
head. of Alabama. At present
Richardson seems to be in the
lead.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

.An exchange intimate> that
the very best curfew ordi-
nance is that one adopted in
the family. where the old man
acts as mavor, city counsel.
night watch and Calaboose
keeper. and where fine and
punishment go together. and
the hickory CAD is occa>ionlv
used. and where fines are not
>uspened but promptly exc
ruted. where they don t bother
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

The Charlotte Observer prints
the following: 1.-The Southern
Railway people say the stars
certainly must be coming by
the Seaboard, and the Seaboard
people say that the long delay
in their arrival is conclusive
proof that the stars were
shipped by the Southern"
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24
SIN FRIGHTFUL FAILURES.

Six terrible failures Of six different
doctors nearly sent VIM. II. Mullen of
Lockland, O to an early grave All
said he had fatal lung trouble and
that lie must soon die But he was
urged to try Dr. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. After taking five
bottles he was entirely cured. 1t is po-
sitively guaranteed to cure all diseases
of Throat. Chest and Lungs, including
Coughs, Colds LaGrippe. Pueumonia.
Bronchitis. Asthma. Hay Fever.
Group. Whooping Cough. soc and So.
Trial bottles tree at Jno Tulrs drug
store.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

\ meeting of the Democrat
ic national committee will be
held in Washington early next
year in January or February
to name the time and place
of holding the next national
convention.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24
Dwight l.. Moody, the evar

Dwight l.. Moody. the evan
Selist, was stricken with
heart trouble at Kansas CITY,
Friday. and left that place in
the care of physicians for
Northheld, Mass. His condi-
tion had improved at last ac-
count.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

If we correctly read the re-
ports from Manila, General
Otis hemming-in process for
Aguinaldo seems to have
dropped some stitches.
The Burke County news., 1899-11-24

as much about passing a lot
of ordinances as they do in en-
forcing those already on the
records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
MAKES AMERICANS LAUGH.
The English Idea Of American bodybuilding
Is a Queer One.

Philadelphia. April 3.-W. =. Roberts
Of the Pencoyd Iron Works, the sue
cessful bidders for the contract to
hnild q bridge over the Atbara river
in the Soudan. when shown the state
mantS Of MIR Rigby of the English
bridge building firm of ligby x West
word. who were competitive bidders,
said
..Of course the English firms feel
veyed at our successful bid for work
in which they regard as their own ter
ritory. Nevertheless | am rather sur
prised al the view taken by Mr.. Rigby
and il shows great ignorance of Ameri-
can resources.
II need scarcely say that there was
nothing undetermined about our Sc
curing the contract. We assured they
had no specifications in advance of any
English firms But Mr.. Rigby'S re-
marks that no firm could turn out a
bridge of the size needed in the time
we have will make American bridge
builders smile. ri
Instead Of preparing the work in
seven weeks we could have done il in
seven days if absolutely necessarily
Englishmen require too much times for
thinking in the bridge building bust
ness"
There is continued dissatisfaction
among British contractors at the fact
that a Philadelphia firm has succeeded
in obtaining the contract to build the
bridge over the river at Bara, in the
Soudan. and il is now insinuated that
The American firm had the Speciilca-
irons in advance Of its rivals. Mr..
Rigby of the firm of Rugby X West
wood. 4 leading English firm of con-
tractors. in an interview published at
London. Monday. says: II simply 90
not believe that any firm in the world
can turn out bridge of that size in the
time mentioned. We and other Brit
ish firms made special efforts to secure
this particular contract. We made a
very low tender. guaranteeing to De
liver he bridge by April 30. but no ten
ders of British firms were even &C
knoWledged. OF course a bridge mas
undoubtedly been shipped from Phila-
delphia but | absolutely decline TO be
lieve that the work was commenced,
Feb & i"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
NO FEAR OR FAVOR.
Chairman Mazet OF New York City lnvesfiga
lion Committee Plainly Talks.

New York, April 3.-leobert Mazet,
chairman OF the Assembly committee
appointed 10 investigate the present
municipal administration of New York
city. today. declared that he had had
no consultation with Senator Platt
during his stay in New York and that
he would have none. He admitted.
however. that he had met and talked
with Mr.. Quigg about matters in
which we had Il common interest. lie
declined to say whether or not these
matters pertaincd to the investigation.
Mr.. Mazet said he would put Senator
Platt on the witness stand if it was
necessary to the complete fullilment
of his duty.
IF any one has any charges to make
against Senator Platt, said he. he
has perfect liberty to do 50 and these
charges will be as thoroughly investi-
gated as those against Tammany it
self We do not propose To spare any
Republican in this inquiry; if their
heads happen 10 be in the way they
will be hit. Thus there is little occa-
sion for the suggested Senate commit
tee 10 examine into the doing of certain
Republicans. | don't think Mr.. Plat
or any one else has anything to fear
from such an investigation. | am sure
that il would be uncalled for because
there are no such illegalities as are al
legged and because if anyone thinks they
do exist all he needs TO do is 10 suggest
them to us and they will he looked into
carefully. This challenge includes the
charges. If there are any. against Mr..
Platt."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
A CONFLICT IMMINENT.
A Clash Between Bulgaria and Turkey Cannot
Long Be Avoided.

London, April 3.-ln connection with
the collision between Bulgarian ana
Turkish frontier guards at kOZyl-Agob
between Jamboli and Adrianople. an i'm
portant strategic point for Turkey II she
desired TO pour troops into Bulgaria. IS
at- the railroad station nearest to IN"
Turkish frontier in Bulgarian territory.
a correspondent in Macedonia writes u
the PAN Mall Gazette concerning the
seething condition in the Balkans. He
says:
Grave consequences cannot be deferred
much longer. The whole province is
armed and matters are rapidly drifting
into open revolution. The people are
drilling for the coming struggle, the
country is virtually in a state of siege.
Turkish troops have been pouring into
most of the disturbed districts and con-
centrating chiefly in the north, and rei1-
forcementS are arriving daily DetaCh-
menrs guard the Oriental Railway from
Salonica to the Servian border and the
garrison towns are packed with soldiers.
There is a widespread impression
throughout the land that momentous
events are impending. There is a gen
cral feeling of unrest everywhere, trade
is at an absolute standstill and the OF
tomans are preparing in grim, deadly
earnest because they are convinced that
Bulgaria is al the bottom Of the troubles
in Macedonia and will certainly actively
support the expected uprising. encour-
aged by Russian influence.
1T is estimated that 100000 men are I'M
der arms, ready for action in the immc-
date representation of the coming rebel
lion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

there 10 protect their interests and the
torpedo boat destroyer Fame followed
at daybreak. Tuesday morning. with
200 men. The Hong Kong regiment IS
now under orders To proceed 10 Can
ton.
The Boston board Of aldermen made
bold stroke Of arbitrary legislation.
Monday. even in the face of Mayor
QuincE'S announcement that such leg
islation. in his opinion. was unconSu-
tutional. 1t was to the effect that the
board. by Il majority vote, united with
the common council in passing over the
mayors veto. an amendment To the
ordnance which stipulates that every
male subordinate in the employ of the
city shall be a legal voter in Boston.
Representatives. of the United Brew
cry Workers of America from nearly
every state and territory in the Union
are holding a special convention at ST.
Louis, behind closed doors. The or
ganization has Il membership of over
40. 600. Jacob Gableman. of Brewers
and MaltsterS Union, No 6. who is
president, called the meeting TO order.
Important action will be taken by the
convention relative to the employment
of non-union labor by breweries in
San Francisco and New York.
Part of a dispatch from William
Jennings Bryan received at New York.
Saturday, by Eugene V. brewster. but
withheld from him until Monday morn
ing reads as follows regarding the
double movement for silver dinners on
April 10: Think the two meetings
should be held on different nights so
that all Democrats and working men
can attend both" The first part of
the message is kept back. because it is
held by Mr.. Brewster To be purely per-
sonal and strictly confidential.
The champion billiard match on even
terms of $4,000 points up. for GlOO
sterling Il side and all the gate receipts,
between John Roberts, for IA years
champion in the short barred game at
billiards, and Charles Dawson. Il young
Yorkshire player. resulted in victory,
al London. Monday evening, for Rob-
erts. who scored the full $4,000 points
to 1876 points secured by Dawson.
Play began at the Argyll hall. March
20 This was the first attempt in many
years TO play Roberts on even terms.
Mrs. Simon LaselIe was probably ia
tally stabbed by her husband at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

In the District Court Of the United
States for the District Of Maine
In the matter of
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Chas. A. Partridge of
Gardiner. in the county of kennebec
and district aforesaid. bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 25tn
day OF March. a. D. 1899, the said Chas
\. Partridge was duly adjudicated bank
rupt: and that the first meeting OF
his creditors will be held at 1870 Water
street in Augusta, on the 18th day OF
April, A. ID. 1899. at o'clock in the
afternoon, at which time the said credi-
tors may attenu. prove their claims. ap-
point a trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may
come before the meeting.
FREMONT J. c. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Me. March %, 1889.
apr4, dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

Easter Sunday. as usual. was fitting
ly observed 10y special services. The
male quartet rendered very accepta-
HE music both morning ard evening.
The Kings Daughters as is their Gus
TOM furnished hot house flowers and
The Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor brought in pOtted plants
ana arranged the flowers very taste
fully. The sunday school prepared an
Easter concert for the evening, the
chief attraction of which was the
breaking Of five huge Easter eggs from
which came boys and girls declaring
that for them, temper. envy. forgetful-
ness, disobedience and selfiShneSs We're
things of the past. The church was
filed both morning and evening, in the
evening many not being able 70 gam
admittance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

In the District Court of the United
States for the District OF Maine.
In the matter of
JOSEPH BARNEY. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Joseph Barney of
Waterville, in the county of kenna-
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of March. \. ID. 1899. the said Jo-
seph Barney was duly adjudicated bank
rupt: and that The first meeting Of
his creditors will be held at 100 Water
street. in Augusta. on the 18th day Of
April. A. ID. 1899. AT O'Clock in the after
noon, at which time the said creditors
may attend. prove their claims, appoint Il
trustee. examine the bankrupt and tran
sact such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
FREMONT j. c. LITTLE
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta. Ne, March ~. 1899
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