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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
The RESIGNATION Of Rev. Mr.. Williamson.

Not only the old South Parish Con-
gregational society, but the whole city
of Augusta, has learned with sincere
regret of the resignation of Rev. James
s. Williamson. For over nine years he
has faithfully served as the pastor of
this large parish, and he has won 4
high place in the hearts of his people
and of the citizens generally. He has
been in Augusta longer than any Of the
other Protestant clergymen. His de-
parture will be=a pronounced loss to
spirited, broad minded workers whose
field of activity is wherever he sees
something TO be done. and whose
,parishoners are all people with whom
he comes in contact.
Mr.. Williamson came to this city
from the Theological Seminary at Ban
gor, young and without experience as
a settled pastor, but his unusual ability
as a preacher and a leader, his agrees
ism have made him worthy successor
of the long line Of notable men who
have filled the old South Parish pulpit
in the past century and quarter. He
is a man who thinks for himself and
who is as utterly devoid of fear as
We're his Scotch ancestors. The Con-
gregational society of Maine loses one
of its strongest men, and that of
Massachusetts gains one who will
quickly take a place in the front rank.
Haverhin is to be congratulated; and
Augusta wishes Mr.. Williamson all
success in his new and larger field of
labor The hearts of his people will
follow him, and he may rest always
assured that the city Of his first pas
torate will watch with JOY his tri-
umphs in the noble work he is doing 50
we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Wednesday afternoon q man from
Waterville, who was in town on bust
ness. hired team of Stephen Blais-
dell to drive out of town a short dis
lance. While at the upper end of Oak
street he left the horse standing I'M
hitched while he went into a house.
Ihe horse became frightened and
started at breakneck pace for home.
AS he entered the yard the wagon
struck large tree. and the wheel was
smashed and both thills broken. No
damage was done to the horse or anv
other team though there We're several
rather narrow escapes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Where, oh, where is the enterprising
publisher with a French prOnouncinG
reader just suited to the needs Of 4
visitor at the Paris exposition? 1t
really looks as if here We're a golden
opportunity literally running to waste.
How convenient it would be for the
hustling American To have a work
which would enable him. while cross
ing the ocean, TO gain a comprehensive
and practical command of the French
language. Just think of a work which
would give in parallel French and
English columns such sentences as rs
this q restaurant" Have another"
Two beers, please" and similar
phrases in common use among Ameri
cans of the "hustling" variety. Here
certainly is genuine Klondke-and as
yet wholly undeyeloped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
Law Court Decision.

The following decisions have been
handed down from the law court:
Washington county.-Charles d. Hill
ct. al VS.. Bertha Reynolds. A sherifY's
deed is not invalid merely for the rea-
son that it does not disclose the date
OF execution upon which the land was
sold, nor the amount of the judgment
deDt and costs, nor the name of the
court from which the execution issued,
These facts may be shown by the re-
turn on the execution. The Judgment
and the execution and return. as we'll
as the deed, are constituent elements
OF the evidence of title. The deed NAV
be aided. if necessary, by the return.
and such omissions supplied. Nor Il
such deed invalid in this case for
the reason that two sales upon two
executions in favor of the same cred
itor are embraced in one deed. When
as in this case, there are two sales of
the same property, at the same time. to
the same purchaser upon executions
in favor of the same creditor, the sales
may be embraced in one deed. Nor is
such deed imperative for the reason
that its purports to convey the land of
Bertha j. Reynolds, while at the same
time it recites that the executors ran
against Bertha Reynolds. The differ
ence in the name was not fatal 1t was
competent to prove the identity of the
person by evidence aliunde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The instruments now Known as the
telephone and micrOphOne are of COM
paratively recent invention, but the
origin of the names dates back many
years. In 1927 Wheatstone gave the
name of microphOne to an apparatus
invented by him, to render weak
sounds audible, and in 1915 a steam
whistle or trumpet giving roaring Sig
nails in fOggy weather was called tele-
phone by Captain John Taylor. while
Sudre used the same name in 1854 for a
system of musical telephony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Fred ana George Head recently re-
ceived folding canvas boat from Mas
burg, Ohio. 1t is believed 10 be the only
one Of this kind in this section OF the
country. The boat, extended. is twelve
feet long and folds into a small bundle
weighing So pounds which can be car
ried easily in carriage thus making a
fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

A famous Italian physician is out
with a treatise on laughter, in which
he maintains that it is a great cure Of
disease. He says he knows of scrofu-
lous children cured by being repeated
~ tickled and induced to laugh, and
adds that laughter is great help in
fighting away intermittent fevers,
pleurisy. lung and stomach troubles.
The old saying of laugh and grow fat
seems to have something of truth in it
after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Prospects appear to be favorable for
an international intercollegiate athletic
tournament in which oxford and Cam
bridge students will represent England,
and students from Yale and Harvard
the United States. Such an event
would be in some respects important.
In any case it would be very interest
ing. and it is to be hoped that no
technicalities will stand in the way of
the adoption of the plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

A Boston lawyer said, a few days
ago, in behalf of a woman arrested for
shoplifting, that he had il from an Off
Ger of prison in which the culprit had
been confined previously that she was
1.-The most honest and truthful thief
that ever came under his charge"
After that, someone should come for
ward and say of f. Atkinson that he
is the most sincere and patriotic
traitor who ever brought himself to
public notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

We have just received from Matthew
Joseph Rodermund, NJ. d., Of Apple
Positive Proofs that the Blood Can
Circulate Without the Aid of the
Heart" 1t should certainly prove a
boone to heartless people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The average small boy infuses cour-
age into himself, when he is in the
woods, with the whistle that nature
provides; Aguinaldo is no longer able
to keep his courage inflated even with
his famous golden whistle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The news from Hong Kong, that Ad-
miral Dewey was too i'll to attend the
dinner given in honor of Queen Vic
toria's S0th birthday anniversary, need
not cause alarm. Any man may feel
himself on occasions unequal to the
physical strain of attending an elabo-
rate feast, without being seriously out
of health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The proceeds of the high school play
given in Memorial hall, Tuesday eve
ming. amounted to about $50 which will
be used for the benefit of the senior
class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The success Of the minstrel show given
in X. Of =. hall, Norridgewock, by tn,
Pythian Sisterhood, last week, has in
duced the troupe to present the same en-
tertainment at Bingham. tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Through the courtesy Of the Western
Union large number of people In town
We're enabled to hear the music at the
Gardiner celebration in their own homes,
Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

George West. conductor on the evening
train came into town, Tuesday night, foT
the first time for two weeks. having been
in Detroit, Mich, attending the conduc-
tors meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Mrs. L. j. Nelson. who has been
spending the past six months in this
place. has returned to her home in
Readfield for the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

". J. Bradbury has sold his clothing
business to }. G. Byrns of Massachusetts
Mr.. Bradbury has been IN the clothing
business for many years ana has won Il
very large circle Of friends and custo-
mers who will greatly miss him. The
store Is now closed during The stock taxi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
OAKLAND.

Miss Bertha Lane of Bangor. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. L. Strick-
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Mrs. Joseph Giroux and two children
Of Waterville, spent Wednesday with
relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The regular meeting of Somerset Chap
ter, Royal Arch Masons will be held, this
evening. Work in the mark master de-
gree will be performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

me wife of Mr.. Dawkins. the new
hnance minister of India is. like tba Viz,
OIL Lord Curzon, the Viceroy. an Amer
Eustis. - iA-hhlpdsSador
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

No notice Whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements 10
RURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

the Dead river regions where he has been
for several weeks with L. p. Viles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The regular meeting of the Skowhegan
Lodge. No. 70. Knights of Pythias, was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

held last evening at which time work IL
the third degree was performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
FAIRFIELD.

+. J. Lawrence went 70 runswick,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. f. W. Allen went to Portland.
Thursday morning, to pass a few days
with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Miss Katie Sawyer left, Thursday aft
ernoon, for Bangor. where she will pass
several days with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Guy Edwards the horseman. went
Madison. ThnrsdaN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Davis OF Port
land. are passing few days in town
with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

S. A. Nye was in Brunswick, Thursday,
on buslness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

F. L. McFadden was in Lewiston. ol
business, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

A. c. Ladd was IN Bingham on business
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The Machias Union puts in a plea
for the celebration Of "Margaretta
day." June u. This is the anniversary
Of the first naval battle of the revolu-
ton, which occurred off Machias, and
in which the Maine coast patriots came
off covered with glory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

After today Gardiner will stop cele-
brating ana take time to talk it all
over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

The first torpedo boat of the many
launched at Bath. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26
NOTICE.

COMMITTEES on pensions will be in sessio,
At aldermen'S rooms on each Wednesday
At 4 O'Clock =. NJ, until otherwise or
dered, for the purpose OF receiving claim
TOR State pensions.
l. d. CARVER, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

There is rejoicing in New Sweden
over the decision to build railroad
through that town. 1t will not be many
years now, in all probability, before all
the large towns of northern Aroostook
have connection with railroads. if, in
deed the trolley is not carrying passen-
gers over the old stage read from Carl
bOu to Fort Kent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Between the trees the hammock swung.
And it was merry May;
Nh, she was passing sweet. and young
And il was merry May,
He came and sat beside her there.
Q, he was brave and she was fair
They swung all innocent Of care,
n was the merry Nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Reports from the splendid fishing at
the Belgrade ponds keep coming in
and the fame Of that beautiful section
is spreading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-26

Biddeford managed to scare up 4
strike when all the rest of Maine was
too busy for such thing, but 1t was
quickly settled.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12
Otis viii Not Be Relieved Of
Duty In Philippines.
ALGER FAVORED REMOVAL
Ex.Seeretsfy Believed Ne Was Not
Equal TO the Occasion Secretary
Root as Peaeemaker.

NEW YORK. Aug. ii.-A special TO
the Herald from Washington says:
Major General Otis will remain In
supreme eammand OF the Philippines
should he request 70 be relieved. Ma
jor-G General Lawton viii be assigned
10 duty RB his successor. This In the
decision reached by tho president and
Secretary Root during their conference
al Lake champlain. Secretary Root
made no secret today OF the purpose
OF the president TO retain General Otis
In control az Manila and 10 Informed
General Miles at n long conference.
II ID evident. Notwithstanding General
Mcrritt'u expressed desire TO return TO
Manllt. he will not have the opportu-
nifty. and even LRwton's promotion Is
conditional upon the request OF Otis
to he detached from command.
II IL learned that former Secretary
Algor just before his retirement rec
commended that General Otis be reliev-
cdon the ground that he had not prov
en- himself equal TO the emergency
General Miles fayors sending addi-
tlonai cavalry, but Il IL said that Sec
rotary Root has no intention at pres
cnt OF doing this. The operations
which General Macarthur ia conruet-
lng to the northward OF San Fernando
have double purpose-frnt TO demof-
allse the insurgents and TO prevent
them from strengthening the positions
they. have and second to establish
himself at a point on the railroad
connecting the Gulf OF Llngayen with
Manila. General Lawton's recent
demonstration TO the southwark OF
Manila and the operations generally
arc all part OF OTIS plan to keep the
insurgents in constant fear Of attack.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12
WHY NOT BUY SHOES

At the Boston Shoe Company's storeF
Ladies' flne kid shoes for N.76, worth SsDO'
sS5 Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12

on certain day, WAS u gentleman
who had visited mo on n previous oc-
casion. and had n profound faith In
the influence ! commanded. He ex-
plalnsd 90 my guide the loss Of n
gold watch which he treasured most
dearly and declared had been stolen.
The thief was described 10 him with
every particular as 20 detail. II was
developed that the culprit was his
most intimate chum. He protested
that II could not be possible that his
character was OF type 10 render
such imputatlon impossible. Neyerthc-
less, he followed directions, engaged
the services Of detective. went 20
his companions room and ultimately
recovered his property. The chum had
proven 10 be the thief In the ine
Of diseases. / handled a case at santa
Barbara sometime ago. which excited
both the envy and admiration Of the
California medical world. Daphne
stewart. n six year old child OF that
city. while playing in the library,
fell and striking the window sill, frac-
tured her skull. The accident was
followed by an attack Of spasms which
continued necessarily for nine hours,
and daily thereafter at irregular inter
walls. She was attended by a Doctor
Hail. who failed 20 improve her. and
the little ones life was finally des-
paired Of AZ this time. and at the
request Of a friend OF the family. ]
called on Daphne and examined the
wound. II took but n few treatments
TO fully restore her. She Is now in
good health and going 10 school. Can
GERS and carbuncleH. consumption or
any allment viii readily yield TO the
controlling power Of my guide
The Misses Lampman come Of
well.known and arlstocratic family
now In southern California. Miss
Maud I.ampman Is palmist and
reads the future with precision. They
are preposesslng young ladies lifted
to move In the most cultured circles
In every city they honor with their
presence. Several Portland people
came down on yesterdays train to con-
sui the Misses Lampman, 30 profound
was the impression they left in the big
town on the willamette.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12
a STRANGE EXPERIENCE.
Miss Kate Lampm1n's Wonderful
Power as a Trance Medium
Demonstrated.

Have you ever set vis-a.vis with
trance medium and had her relate
with marvellous accuracy the story Of
your llfeg Have you listened with
bated breath TO the names Of departed
friends. to prankish escapades you
thought were sacred within your own
breast. to admonitlons In your woolng
and to counsel In your business af-
airsg II not. q visit to Miss Kate
l.ampman. who In earlier years was
known To fame as starlight. the
child Wonder" will set your spirits
agog and your senses 10 rceling. Miss
Lampman. with her two sisters.
Misses Maud and Minnie, has apart
ments at the Main Street House, and
will be at the service OF the public
for the ensuing week and probably
longer. should the business so justify.
A representative OF the Astorlan
called ON tho life reading medium yes
terday and was rendered private
sitting which occupied the larger part
OF an hour.
Have l ever met or known you
before7" she naively inquired, Being
assured that the reporter was a
stranger, she added, II greatly pre-
fer an unknown visitor. because, when
his experiences are revealed. he can
make no honorable accusation that
was familiar with the circumstances,
Thereupon. Miss Lampman seated
herself In a argo rocking chair, and
closing her eyes, made sundry passes
athwart them. breathing spasmodical-
ly during the interval. Eve minutes
elapsed and then there came n voice
"A changed voice. the presumed ut
terances OF n spirit. II was pitched
almost grewsomely shrill, and dis
ooursed curiously and volubly II told
OF days agone, and antics long since
forgotten: of business failures and
business successes: OF national issues
and prospective candidates and pre-
dlctions for the future which time
alone can verify Friends who had
long since crossed the heights and
therefore passed from the writer's
memory. returned again and disclosed
their indentity, All information was
startling and unerring to degree,
At the conclusion of the interview,
Miss Lampman was requested to give
an account OF the peculiar work to
which she seems by nature to have
been peculiarly adapted.
81 hardly known where to begin"
she said. "I was only eleven years
old when first discovered my power.
passed into q trance at that time
and was visited by spirit who ever
since has been my constant guide and
companion. 1t is too unfortunate that
so many OF the people are skeptical
regarding this talent or qualification,
l simply ask that the chance be given
me, and. feel safe in asserting that
I can readily convert them, A spec
ialty to which devote myself is the
curing OF any and every character of
disease, stlll recover lost or stolen
property, locate flssure or placier
mines, draw charts of the same and
give advice in business or domestic
affairs Speaking CO locating stolen
property reminds me OF case recall
at Ogden. Utah. Among my callers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12

Three quarters Of a yard is enough
for an ordinary stock. The ribbon
should be about three inches wide.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12

We should never tire speaking
good word for the broad tire,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12
CHANGE OF RED CROSS FLAG.

There IS a movement afoot TO cnahse
the Red Gross flag. The Red Cross DO
oioty Is knows far and vide for It's mag
n,ncent work. II seems a pity to charse
the slgnum which stands for as mueh
good to humanity In another way as the
name, Hostetters Stomach Biilers' IL
strikes at the root Of almost all ilness-
the aomAch-malSIng It strong and
hearty. A healthy stomach Invariably
,pssns hearth. II you have constipation
dyspepsia, nervousness ih-
sAannia. or liver and kidney troubles. try
Hos,oasr's stomach Bitters' II mas
CURED these ills for haR a century See
that private revenue stamp covers the
I eek OF the bottle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12

Il seems fitting that a man should
be wet 10 the skin" by a pelting rain.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12

II you suffer from tenderness or rull-
ness on the right side. pains under the
shoulder blade. constipation, btlousness
slck headache ana feel dull. heavy ana
sleepy. your liver Is torpid and con-
aes,ed Dewiirs Little Early kisers
DIN cure you promptly. pleasantly and
permanently by removing the congestion
and causing the bile ducts TO open and
DOW naturally They are good pills
Charles Rogera
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-12

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects Of the well known remedy,
SYRUF or FI0s, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles Of plants known 10 be
medicinally laxative and presenting
them In the form most refreshing 10 the
taste and acceptable 10 the system. II
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
10 overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and It's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make It the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known 70 the CALIPORSIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and 10 avoid limitations, please
remember the full name Of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ky. NEW YORK. ny
For sale by all Druggists Price Soc. per bottle