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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15

was the fault of the great blizzard that
blocked up railroads and highways.
and made travel in both city and coun-
try very laborious process.
1t was Il very pleasant day of itself.
The sky was clear and blue, and the
air was not too cold. But as Il result
of the storm the outside attendance
was very small, and but little over one
half an hour was occupied by the re-
ception proper. The concert by Den
mis- Band in the rotunda lasted from
to 4.30 and was much enjoyed by all.
The following programme was rem
dered:
March. Maine Capitol" Chase
Overture. "Lustspiel. Keller Bella
Cotton Blossoms. Hall
American Fantasia Moses
Selection. Telephone Girl Kerker
Rural Dance, tcharacteristic), De Witt
Selection, Ship Alloy, Short
March. "Charatan, Sousa
MeS Ysyk Overture "A Night & sDri Nsw
March, STARS and Stripes Forever
Sousa
Finale, ''At Georgia Campmeeting,
Mills
The storm prevented several mem
bers of the band living at Togus and
Waterville from reaching the city. 50
it numbered but II men instead OF IS
as had been intended. Its playing was
all right. however, ard won praises
from the crowd.
A. 3. Allen of Wayne, representing
the United States Decorating Co, was
in charge of the decorations and his
good taste was seen on every hand.
The rotunda was the center the deco
rative work and overhead and all
around it was u mass of flags and
bunting in the national colors. The
rative purposes and it was never made
lovelier. The pillars, the entrance and
the stairway were used to the best ad
vantage in arranging the decorations.
At the head of the broad stairway
leading up TO the library fine large
portrait of Governor Powers was
placed upon the wall draped With flags.
In the Council and Executive chambers
the most elaborate decorating was
done. To the flags and bunting here
were added flowers and plants until
the rooms were transformed into u
bower of beauty. The Council chamber
had another large portrait of the Gov
ernor placed in front of the desk oc-
cupied by him in the Council meetings.
1t was about 80 p. M, when the
receiving party was in position and the
greetings and handshakiEgs began
With Governor Powers in the EXecu-
tive chamber stood President C1ason
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15
THOUGHT BABy's EAR
WOULD DROP OFF
rodv and Head Mass Bleeding sores.
suffered Beyond Description. fnyN.
~aen f,nuld Not Even Relieve. Kept
TTudar Ouistes. Cured by CUT1CUhA.

Mvisfant was one mass of bleeding sores when
extended TO his head and we thought one OF MIA
ears would dropoff. His sutfarngs were beyond
description, and he had to be kept under op'I e.
Our nhyscian did everything for his relief; De.
came utterly discouraged. MY attention was .,,s
called to q CurIcuEA testimonial. Doukn' n on'
CurIcuRA, CuTIcURA soar, ana CorlelNn
SOLVENT. The result was simply narvenoas
After the third day the opiates were discontinued;
he was free from pain nnd terrible itching. ano
in sesen ,oeeks ,uas cured. with clean, smoo'n'
hahv atm &c. HARDWICK, Clara. ia.
Cu1cusA REMEDIES the pures sne evsr COM
most effective akin curcs end numC, LII AIN and scsip
kumors. with oss Of hair. Warm es rns continent,
cIssn.e The akin aud scalp crsts ana "a
ing, burning andinnasnmstion. .na IN.
Sold throughout the world PORT. .rx Humor" free
sole Props-. Boston. How to C1I- N RI. ~ u.,.
Save YOUR SKIN HANG: u &c IA oi:.
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Daily kennebel 3ournail
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Business.

Aoh mus go in on yoh muscle
=, IN dis rushin world O ours
ron mus stir yohsef an hustle
Std O wastin to pick flowers.
folks ain iookin fob yoh-no. sir
Less dey knows jes whah yoh is.
Whut folks asks fob FUN de grocer
Is de fling OATS advertiz.
Dishere hfes long puhcession
Mos o us jes' nlfshch in line.
But de leaders, blu puhfess.on,
Is de band, wifi music fine.
An it ain de sof'. sweet player
Dat marks time foh 'em to come.
1t S dat noisy. solid slayer
Who keeps hammeriu on de drum.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
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Grain-e Hiring. RELIEF

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking Is
and almost as universally Injurious
Have you tried Grain-O? 1t Is almos,
like coffee but the effects are Just the on
posite. Coffee upsets the stomach. ruins
turbs the whole nervous system. Grain
O tones up the stomach, aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. There Is
nothing but nourishment in Grain-O. II
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15

over 81 900. 900 to policyirolders NJ
on policies, and total pay
,,,a,l TO policyholders of over S24.0oo.
900 ;s ,be magnificent record Of the
Eouagole Life Assurance society IN
1898. The society makes pfactice OF
paying its death claims at sish..
For its annual statement see adVertis-
inc columns. For further information
nnnsult General Agent Edgar S. Tur-
nor of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15

The friends of Mrs. John H. Boyd
!. Maaara. Cal. formerly of Bangor.
lii he pained to hear of her death,
'.,,soh occurred on Feb. at her home
w., town. Mrs. Boyd was Miss Liz.
lie sayary. The husband of the de-
-. oa /, also a former resident of
r panoor ana is brother of A. L. Boyd,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15
For Ia Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield L. Co.. 40 Wabash
av., corner Jackson-st.. one of Ch:cagos
Oldest and most prominent druggists, re-
commend Chanlberlain's Cough remedy
nrrmrt and complete relief. bu' also
,ounteracts any tendency of Ia grippe 10
result in pneumonia. For sale py jobs.
Ccughlin, druggist.
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Chicago wheat Market.

Chicago. Feb IA large INCREASE y
the visible supply together with small
clcarances at the seabOard. today. caused
q decline in wheat Af.er an early rise
of &C, May left off with decline Of ~,
"a. Corn lost asMias and oats IS. Pork
closed with a loss of 10Ml2E lard ~ and
ribs 5Gt1la.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15
New York Cotton Market.

New York Feb. II.
Cotton futures closed steady. February.
5S; March, SO: April. 62I: May. 6.zs;
June, 626: July. GIT: August. SZs. Sep
jember, $50; October, 62: November. go:
December. 6.23.
SPOT cotton closed quiet and firm at an
advance Of 1-l6c.: Iniddnng uplands,
6 9-lS; do gulf. 6 13-ls. Sales. ls1 baies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15

lett. c. L. Jeffrey. the hypnotist
and William II. Jeffrey were in the
c;tv Yesterday. They will go to Show
.n TODAY. to commence an engage
,oert. They had an engagement at
Fairfield. for the first three nights OF
t,is week. but on account of the small
,,,x II was cancelled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15

NV YUFk, TOD. TT.
Money on call steady. 20t3 per cent:
last loan. 3 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper. 2AM3H per
cent.
Sterling exchange strong. with actual
business in bankers bills at $lS6Gt4. S6i,
for demand and at $4S4M4.S4i4 for 60 days:
posted rates Si.s4efi. s4-. and $i.sGGti. ssh .
commercial bills. SIS.
Silver certificates. 59laGl6ol..
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EIEPHTHA ENCAMp,arNr 81.

n second and fourth Tuesdays at 80
I'M Tuesday. Feb. 2S Golden rule
I'm Two candidates.
s. Il. Hawkins. C. p.
G. w. Merrill, Scribe.
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lebll,diw

An article of merit is sure to win. SO
with the Hop Piasters which are used IN
thousands of homes with confidence and
success. Active the moment applied. All
medicine dealers.
AMERICAN OF NEWARK. n. j. Incor-
perated in 1876. Commenced Business
in 1876. T. "A. Harris, president Secre-
tary, J. II. Worden. Capital paid up IN
cash. $500, 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15

On the Produce Exchange:
BUTTER--.'rm; creamerfcs. lln22 dai'
res. l1iaMlS. ,-s4.a ,.e..r. .t..t e,ts
Et;GS-Firm: fresh. 25at26.
Enthusiastically: creamery. s54Mll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15
The Equitable Life.

LING KuRo quickly cures Bronchitis.
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Augusta Lodge Directory.
ODD FELLOWS HALL, WATER ST,

$3.50 cry Friday evening at 10
S1 o'clock: First degree, FRIDAY
FENAs Feb. II.
w. s. Baldwin, N. q.
80 E.. F. Weston, Sec
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ASSETS DECEMBER 81. 1898


Heal. estate owned by the COM
pany, unincumbercd.- 2io.SSl.Zl
Loans on bond and mortgage
., 'first liens). l,Go6oi0.io
Stocks and bonds owned by the
company, market value. 9"o,0ll.W
.ash in the company's princi- =. :.
pal office and in bank. 81 81. -
,hlere9. due and accrued. So 1871
Fremiums in due course Of coli
lection, 46.S29 a
aggregate of all tne admitted
their actual value. s3.ool $751; q,
LIABILITIES. DECEMBER 81, 1898.
and claims. 1 'o 5 % l333 So
amount required to safely re-
insure all outstanding risks. o52 ~
company. Viz: div. etc. 5.sls.6O
Total amount of liabilities eX-
cept capital stock ana net
surplus $5S4.S15.Sl
cash. 600 900 "
surplus beyond capital, 1916. S72. Al
Aggregate amount of liabilities
including net surplus. 1901 $751;
.rRANk T. NOBLE, Resident Agent
augusta. Maine. febS .dla wit
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Electricity is Life.

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New York Money Market.

New York. Feb. "A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
A GREAT COTTON EXHIBIT
PROPOSAL NIKE THIS A FEATURE Al
The PARIS EXPO IT'0N.
Cotton Expert Hyde Calrg for contfibut ons
for This Purpose. The Aim is to I'm
press Foreiga Manufacturers.

Washington, July 19.-Mr. John Hyde,
Of the Agricultural Department, cotton
expert for the United States Commission
to the Paris Exposition, is sending out
proposed exhibit. The circular voices
the intention of the commission to make
ii very complete exhibition of the capa-
bility OF the United States in the matter
Of cotton production, not only for the
instruction of visitors to the fair, but
also to help to impress manufacturers
from Great Britain, Germany, Belgium,
and every other manufacturing country
with the almost infinite variety of that
most useful of all tibers which the varied
physical conditions of our country enable
us to produce
1t is explained that samples for exhibi-
ton should be taken from the crop OF
the present and preference should be
given to the variety or varieties most
commonly grown in the section. The
exhibit. as u whole, will include: a.
Samples selected mainly with view t.
illustrating botanical and standard varie.
ties and the capabilities of the localities
in which they are produced: t2) varieties
recognized in the export trade and show
ing staple, and t3)photographs illustrative
of the processes of planting, cultivating
picking. ginning, baling. compressing
etc. The samples should be sent as soor
after picking as possible, and no ship
ment should be made to reach Washing
ton later than September Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
TWO OTHERS WOUNDED
THE GUNBOATS GATLING GUN
ROUTED THE ENEMY.
Necessary to Use Boas in Movirg About lhs
Streets. Spariards Negotiating Re
lease Of Spanish Prisoners
See Success Near.

Manila, July 19.-5:55 p m.-The
Spanish Commission charged with ne
gotiating for the release of Spanish
prisoners held by the Filipinos. expect
to return to Tarlac soon with full au-
thOrity to secure the release Of nj The
prisoners. The commissioners hope to
be able to make arrangem under
which the money to be paid for the ran
som Of the Spanish captives will be
deposited i'm the bank, to be drawn by
the Filipinos at future data. so that
the money cannot be used 10 carry ON
the war against the United States.
The F'ilipinos refused to allow civilian
prisoners to embark on board Il ship
leaving Aparri, although they had pass
ports signed by Aguinaldo.
There have been terrific rains here
during the last two days. In conse-
quence it has been necessary to use
boats in moving about the streets of
Manila, and the whole country is flooded
The total precipitation thus far in July.
has been 30 inches. and in the last 81
hours l. inches of rain have fallen.
Insurgents concealed on the bank OF
the Rio Grande today fired on the gun
boat Laguna de Bay. killing one soldier
and wounding two. The gunboat train
ed Gatling gun upon the shore and
quickly dispersed the Insurgents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAlES DIM NEWS AND CIRCULATION

.niticant that the return of the Secre-
tary to Washington was followed by
prompt action He arrived in Washing
ton last night, too late to make any
official calls Almost before the execu-
tive departments were opened for busi-
ness this morning he called at the White
House, and visiting the President in his
office announced that he had concluded
to resign his office. What passed be-
tween himself and the President is a
matter of surmise, for neither have any
thing to say on that point. Some rou-
tine business pertaining to the War De-
partment. was disposed of between the
President and the Secretary, and then
Mr.. Alger went over to his office and
spent some time with General Wilson.
Chief of Engineers. and Maj. Hopkins
looking into the merits of controversy
which had arisen over the construction
of draw-bridge over a navigabe streams
in Michigan. Maj. Hopkins had just
returned from personal inspection of
the locality and had prepared report
on the subject. Several times they
were interrupted by Adjutant General
Corbin. who had some matters of press
ing current business. requiring the per-
sonal action of the Secretary, to bring
to his attention. This attended to Secre-
tary Alger wrote out his formal letter
of resignation and personally carried it
over to the White House. His call on
this occasion was brief, and when he re-
turned to the War Department he closed
the door of his office to most of the
many callers who were in waiting and
had a long conference with Adjutant
General Corbin.
To the newspaper men who sought to
secure some expression from him, he
was courteous but firm. On the one side
General Corbin. and on the other Mr..
Victor Mason. his private secretary,
by his authority as they said made
the announcement that Secretary Alger
had submitted his resignation to the
CONTINUED on Second Pageg.j
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
ACCIDENTS AT THE RACES.
4 Broken Leg. Stumble. n Jockey
Thrown, Il Runaway.

New York, July 19--There was a
chapter of accidents i'm the first race
at Brighton Beach today. Just before
the start Oi1ho ran away and broke
his leg and had to be shot. lady Har-
riet WAS left at the post ut the start.
Then Iamity stumbled and threw his
jockey. McCue. injuring him severely
about the head. and this was followed
by the Dauphin throwing Crowdnurst
without injury to the jockey and then
running away. He got out Of the en-
closure, and when last seen was on his
way to Shcepshead Bay along the boule-
yard at full gallop. Summaries:
First race. five furlongs. Decode. 10
to /, Won: Peace. Is to ; and even,
second; Belle Of Holmdel, 8 to 2, third.
Time, :O1 20.
Second race, five furlongs, Kitchener.
to |. won: Frelinghnysen, q to | and
8 to five. second: Belle OF Orleans, II
to 1. third. Time, :02 80.
Third race. one and ona-quarter miles,
Merry Prince. ; to /, won; Decanter.
/ ] to ) and to 10, second; Knight of
the Garter, Z to /, third. Time,
2:05 4-5.
Fourth race. one mile, Sir Hubert 2
to ], won: DR.. Parker. II to and 4 to
I, second; Former, q to |, third. Time.
1:42 %.
Fifth race, one and one-siSteenth
miles. Greybeld even, won; Blueaway.
20 to / and 8 to 1. second: Flax Spin-
ner. 3 to /. third. Time. 1:43 Is.
Sixth race. steeplechase, about two
miles, Peconic. to ). won: Sir Play. IL
to I ard ) to ?, second Nestor. third.
Time 4:3O %
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
VOLUNTEER coiss- COMPLETE.
Sketches of Colonels VIM. L. Berkhimer
and Lyman Kemon.

Washington, July 19.-Capt. Wm. Il.
Berkhimer, 3rd., Artillery and Captain
Lyman W. +. Kennon, 9th, Infantry
have been named colonels of volunteers.
This completes the list of volunteer col
onels.
Col Berkhimer has been assigned to
the Twenty eighth Infantry and Col.
kennon to the Thirty fourth.
Col Wm f. Birllhimer was born in
Ohio and served as a private in Company
NJ, of The Fourth Iowa Cavalry from
March, 1864, to August 1860. He enter
cd West Point year later and upon
graduation in 1870 was assigned to the
Third Artillery with which regiment he
continued to serve up to the present time.
He served with his regiment on its va
rious eastern and southern stations. he
has been with his regiment i'm the Philip
pines since June, 1898, where he is acting
Adjutant General. He has been highly
commended for his gallant service and
was especially recommended for promo
tion by Major General Lawton for gall
lantry.
Col Lyman w. Il. Kennon. was born
in Rhode Island, and appointed a cadet
to the military academy from that State.
graduating in 1881. He became captain
in 1897. He served with his regiment
First Infantry in Utan from 1881 to
1856, when he was appointed aide de
camp to the late Major Geo. Crooke
and served in that capacity and also as
engineer at headquarters Department Of
the Platte until 1890. During the war
with Spain he served with distinction
with his regiment i'm the Cuban cam
paign, and Col Eghert then in command
of the regiment. but who has since been
killed. IN the Philippines reported that
Captain Kennon led his, the First Com
pany of the regiment. mp Sam Juan Hill.
For gallant conduct, i'm that action he
was breveted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
CHINESE OUTBREAKS.

Victoria, B. c., July 19.-Advices re-
ceived by the steamship Empress of
India indicate that the perennial out
breaks in China against the foreign ele-
ment are again taking place. While
engaged in constructing Il railway near
kiaO Chow. the Lemon party was at
tackled and three surveyors carried off.
4 dispatch from Foo Chow TO Yoko-
hama paper says: The gentry of kle-
ming have issued proclamation order
ing the determination of all foreigners.
The ti-foreign spirit is said to be
spreading down the river to Yuening and
Suikow.
Disturbances occurred ut Meujetz on
June . in which the customs building
was burned and the quarters of the out
door staff and French Consulate We're
plundered. The foreigners are safe SO
far
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
A QUARTER MILLION FIRE.

New York, July ia fire whose ori-
gin is not known destroyed more than n
quarter of a million dollars worth o.
property ON the Brooklyn Water from.
tonight. 1t started in the large eight
story grain elevator facing and abutt ne
the Excelsior stores on Atlantic basin
which was totally destroyed The fire
extended to buildings number 275 and
2O6 of the stores which are constructed
of brick. six stories in height and cover
an area of $50 by 125 feet. These two
buildings were completely Quilted and
their contents, consisting of about 200.-
600 bushels of grain and valuable ma
chinery were destroyed. The stores and
elevators We're the property of the Brook
ln Wharf and Warehouse Company
and the grain belonged to various CON
sigr.nes. The loss is estimated at from
S250,000 to 100000 Well insured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
AUSTRIAN WELCOME TO DEWEY

Vienna, July 19.-The Neue Freie
Presse has an article today heartily wei
coming Admiral Dewey to Austria.
Recalling the bold coup de main at
Cavite, the Neue Freie Presse sees in
the Admiral the personification of dar-
ing and coolness and dwells on his calm
ness and amiability, describing him as a
model soldier and gentleman. who will
he placed in the category with De Ruy
ter. Nelson and Tegethoff.
The Neue Freie Presse then says:
''INhe great welcome extended to Ad-
miral Dewey is intended not only for the
hero but above all to the glorious repre-
sentative of the American Nation to
which Austria Hungary is united by SO
many ties of interests"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
MOUNT ETNA IN ERUPTION
VOMITING COLUMNS or SMOKE AND EN0R-
NOUS MASSES OF SAND.
Heavy Earthquake Shock at Rome. A Number
Of Houses Wrecked in Village ff-
teen Miles Distant.

Rome, July 19-There was an erup-
ton of Mount Etna this morning. After
loud subterranean noises the crater
vomited forth dense columns of smoke
which were followed by enormous
masses of sand.
A strong earthquake shock Wcurred
at 800 o'clock this morning. and was
followed during the ensuing fifteen min
lrtes by a number of ether severe
shocks.
The damage done here by the shocks
was slight. but at the village of Rocca
Di Papa, fifteen miles southeast of here.
it was more serious. A number of
houses in that place fell. \ part or a
church was demolished at CaStel-G
dolf0, on the northwest side of Mount
Albano and fourteen miles southeast or
Rome.
No fatalities have been reported.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
No fatalities have been reported.
THE ANTI GOEBELITES CALL.

Bowling Green, Ky, July 19.-The
Warren county faction opposed to the
candidacy of w. j. Goebel who was
nominated for Governor ut the recent
Democratic convention have issued call
for Il meeting to be held here Monday.
july 2lth to protest against Goebel and
the Louisville convention ticket. The
call is signed by 369 persons. comprising
about one fourth the Democratic vote Oh
the county. 1t declares that the convel-
tion was perverted from its true purpose
by the arbitrary unseating Of delegates.
by fraud and corruption, and by unjust
aIAl unprecedented acts of Chairman
Redwine." and says that in the opinion
of the Democrats Of Kentucky there has
been no ticket nominated fit for their
support
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20

SAYS an element of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee is seeking to elect eX-
Governor James S. Hogg, of Texas, to
the position of chairmam of the commit
tee to succeed Senator James Is. Jones.
The letter says further, that the re-
signation of Chairman Jones is in the
hands of one of the Westerns members
of the committee. The proposed change
is said to have been urged by Bryan, and
it is. to be given Hogg as reward for
his service in bursting the Van Wyck
boom at the Tammsny celebration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-20
MARY .ANSELL HANGED.

London, July 19.-Despite strenuous
efforts to secure Il reprieve, including
an appeal to the Queen, Mary Ann An.
sell, who was convicted of numbering hel
sister, an inmate of an insane asylum,
by sending her poisoned cake, was hang
ed today at st. Albans.
The crime for which Mrs. Ansell was
executed was committed for the purpose
of securing the payment of life insurance
money the murderess having obtained a
policy upon the life of her sister. giving
a false description.