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Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
BOMBARDMENT AVERTED.
SantiagO's Narrow Escape from De-
structiOn-HOw HObson and His
Men Regained Their Freedom.

Gen. Shafter, writing of THE Cap
ture of Santiago" tells howhe procured
the release of Lieut.. Hobson and his
men.
AT the request of the foreign con-
suls and in the interest Of the women
and children, l gave notice that the
threatened bombardment would not
take place until noon Of Julyj. On that
day / telegraphed to Washington that
I should not open fire until got Lieut..
Hobson and his men out Of the city,
and should not then if the taking of
the place required an assault, as l con-
sidered that starving the enemy out
was better.
Having a number of Spanish pris-
oners, determined to effect the eX-
change Of Hobson, if possible. On the
9th Gen. Toral assented TO my PROPOSE
ton. end Lieut.. Miley was semitic effect
it. The commissioner appointed by the
Spanish commander was Maj. Erles.
The meeting took place under the
broad ceiba-tree where the surrender
aferward was made. After an hour was
consumed in arranging the details
three Spanish soldiers were taken out
blindfoIded. To Lieut. Miley's surprise,
the Spanish commissioner selected an
officer who had been wounded in the
arm at the battle of San Juan, an ac'
quaintance Of his. We had intended to
parole him if he had not been taken,
and Lieut.. MiIey had paper in his
pocket for that purpose. Seven
Spanish soldiers were exchanged for
the seven American sailors. Lieut.
Hobson was then brought within our
lines, where he was enthusiastically
cheered by the army.
81 had learned from the English con-
sui that Hobson was confined in one of
the large buildings nearest US, 1t was
in plain sight, and from it foated the
red cross. It was under rife fire, and,
as it was a building full Of windows, !
was afraid he might be in danger; gun
fire would not have been directed to-
ward it, but shots will 50 astray, espe-
cially rihevshots. The fleet which was
bonbarding eight miles away, would
be likely to hit it. I was very glad to
get Hobson and Ills men out of the
way. The fact that they were released
by the army has never been acknowl-
edged by officers Of the navy, who SIM
ply speak Of the return Of Mr., Hobson
to his duty."-Century.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
TIE DOUKHOBORTSI.
Russian RefuGees Who Cling to Their
Religious Faith ThrOagh
Everything.

The new world has welcomed many
kinds of refugees from political and re-
ligious oppression, but has probably
received no more picturesque and strik-
ing immigration than that Of the Rus
sian Doullhoborisi, or "spirt-wrestlers,' y
lately on their way from the Caucasus
to the far northwestern Canadian
plains
These people, to the number, in the
oresentimmigration, of more than 1900,
comprising the entire population of sew
eral villages, have embarked at the
Russian port of Batoum. and traversing
the Black sea, the Mediterranean and
the Atlantic in a single voyage, will
disemJark at st. John, New Brunswick,
to begin then long winter journey to
Winnipeg
Few people have suffered more for
their faith than these Doukhobortsh
They are, in fact, primitive Christians
who try to obey quite literally the
iaiunctions, as to faith and lie, Of the
New Testament They have been BAN
ishcd to the Caucasus, moved about
from place to place there, and treated
SO badly that they are in the utmost
poverty.
They could not be brought to- the
United States, because they could come
only by assistance, and their admis-
sion would be contrary 70 the law
Canada is more hospitable to such ref
urces chan we are, being much more in
need OF immigrants, and having sul-
;crcd less from the influx Of undesirable
ones. In the far Canadian northwest
there is abundance Of room, even for
Immigrants for whom everything must
be done,
These refugees of faith, who prefer
to die rather than give up any Jot OF
title of their principles, and who un'
he@atngIy submit to a terrible jour
ucy halfway round the world, and uo.
dcrtake TO fight out new battle tol
existence on the frozen and trackleSs
plains Of the Saskatchewan, have al
ready won The admiration Of Chrs'eE.
dom, and their future will be watched
with nterest.-Youth's Companion.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
oarcr Riding Place,

The fancy Of secret drawers and out
cf.thc.way hiding places is curious
trait with many people, : Chicago
electrician tells that while following
up the wire Of an electric bell IN a
North side house his search ted him be-
biud q door, hnecIiug down, be rfst-
cd his hand on the wooden knob las-
tened In the wall TO prevent the diJr
handle from touching the plaster and
was urprsed to find That 70 yelded TO
his groap, \ slight pull disclosed the
fact that Il was the handle Of a secret
drawer which was almost filled with
Jewels, watches and money, Hearing
un exclamation behind him, be looked
up TO find the lady Of the house bending
over him. apparently horror.sirickcn.
without speaking he closed The drawer
and resumed bis search for the wire,
and though noilbcrmentioncd the in-
cid,nt the lady kept her eye on him
until he finished his work aud left the
house-Chlcago Evening News,
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17

Reading some OF the testimonials in favor OF
Plnaus Tabules. tried them. Ripans TabuIes not
ouiy relieved but actually cured my younsster,
the bsadaeney have disappeared, bowels are In
GOOD condition and lie never complains OF an
Stomach. He is now red, chubby faced boy; ms
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Taoules.
I am satafed that they will benent any one from
tons.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17

dW O no " q 81 FI-S
Tabules regularly. shekeeps few cartons Rlpans
IT, 6nIes IN the house and says she viii not be with
out them. The heartburn and sloeplessnesS nave
Si,anDeared with the Indigestion which was
formerly SO great burden for her. Our Whole
Sa,,tIv take the TaUules regularly. especially after
n hearty meal. NV mother is fifty years Of age
and is enjoying the best of health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an impossibllity before sac
took 2lpans Fabules. ANTON IL 7LAoA4"'
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
.r,,,,,o, v,,ts 40 much salts.

fhaye used Ripans Tabules with SO much saIls'
faction that can cheerfully recommend t~neI' ~
Have been troubled for about three years VIZ
what called bilious attacks coming on
80 a yvook Was told by different physicians
tbst II was caused by bsi teeth, OF when Iaa
saveraI. had the teeth extracted, but the al,
tocIs continued. had seen advertisements ,,L GI
pInsns TabuIes in all the papers but had no faltn
IN ther. but about six weeks since irleho ., ~,
duced me TO try them. Hayo taken but TWO OF the
ANAL scent boxes Of the Tabules ana nave nLu
no recurrence Of tire attacks Lave never Sc
.asttToontaI for ANYTHING before but the great
s,onnnt of GOOD which believe has been aone me
6v RIpans Tabu!es induces me to add nine TO the
--S.o,o,, Inans r1oTr- 4. T. DEWITT.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17

Mother was troubled
with heartburn and
sleeplessness, caused By
Indigestion, FOR G Sood
many years. OaG day
sho say7 a testimonial
III the paper indorsins
Rlpans T&buieS. She
determined to give them
q trial, was grea tly
relieved by their use
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
BOYS SEE THE POINT.

There are several thousand
bows and hundreds Of men en-
gagged in st. Louis in a business
which brings a weekly profit OF
from $4,000 to $4,000. It's the
selling of daily papers. Hun
dreds of families live comfortably
on the profits Of the sale Of daily
newspapers.
! In St. Louis the fGvorite news
paper with the boys is the POST
Dispatch, because it sells best.
An nv5atigation has shown that
the boys sell more copies of the
daily Post-Di3patoh than the
combined sales of the two other
English evening papers.
One Of the pleasures the boys
find in selling papers is they are
their "own boss" They come
and go when they please. While
many have regular corners and
newstands, others merely walk
the streets each having his own
peculiar way OF crying out his
papers.
The situation is quite different
on Sunday. The papers are
printed in the morning and by
six o'clock the boys and mon are
out il search Of buyers.
There are four English Sunday
papers. Many boys take out 800
papers. A boy taking from two
to three hundred papers has all
he can do to get over the ground.
Sundays as on week days finds
the Post-Dispatch everywhere.
It's a ready seller. It's The
"most for the money" The
Sunday Post Dispatch has many
original and exclusive features,
Moulding the Colorod Comic
Weekly.
These great newspaper Offices
have what is called a "C,roul4t-
ion Department, the object of
which is to promote the sale Of
the papers. This department
answers all requests for sample
copies (which are sent free), and
SO on. In the country as in st.
Louis, they are constantly look
ne for agents" (boy9 or men to
represent them). This is done By
the aid of travelling men anc
correspondence. All letters are
promptly answered. 1t is pleas
ant work, especially in the towns
outside Of St. Louis. Boys IL
Boys in The outside towns are j..
called newaboy5, 5u. a.eats
More uonoy .a ma
Sl. Louis boz au5e tho o..
price is more ana Jhe profit great
CT,
II you would like to be a,
agent for the Post. ispatoh ii
this city write to the circulate
department Of Post Dispatch,
Louis, Mo.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17

want to inform you,
IA words OF highest
praise, OF the benefit
/ have derived from
Elpans Tabules. l am a
professional nurse ald
IN this profession q clear
head is always needed.
Rlpans Tabules doea it.
After one OF my cases |
foundmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice OF Ir. Geo. Bow
er, Ph. c., 5S8 NewarE
Ave, Jersey City, l took
R!pans Tabules with
grand results.
Hiss BECsiE WIEDMAa.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
,.v. nsen . great sufferer from conrIpsri

Thave been great sufferer from constipation
,or oTar fve wears. Nothing gave me any rehef.
Nv feet and legs end abdomen were oioated 20
could not wear shoes on my feet and only loose
dress, saw Ripans Tabules advertised n ouf
daily paper, bought some and took tnsm a. aSec..
ed. Have taken them about three WeeAs anu snels
% nrd owe it all to Ripans Tabules. lam thirty,
sars1 yparJ old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband
He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tsbules for him. He feels some better but IL WIN
-aEs soma time, he has been sick SO long. You
NAV use my letter and name as you ike
Ars. MARY GoRaAz CLARxk
have been suffering from headaches evss
since was a little girl. could never ride In
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17


place without getting .
headache and sick at my
stomach. Iheard about
Rlpans Tabules from an
aunt OF mine who was
taking them for catarrn
OF the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too, and I
have been doing so since
last October, and VIII
say they have complete
~ cured my headaches,
l am twenty-nins years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonial
EIrs. J. BnooKNYR1
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
A Nnnirlrnt tncnmr.

What dQ-tou consider a sufficient
lncomc?' earnestly asked one club
vcman across the tea table the ether
day.
"ilvays q llttlcmorc than youhayc,"
lg-hcd bsos The 'olrphIosopher with
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17

Ny sevsn.year.old boy
suffered with pains In
his head, constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could nos
eat like children Of hia
age do and W hat hs
did eat did not agree
with him. He was thin
ord OF n aaffron color.
Sharp County record., 1899-03-17
no Proven, nyriinw.

At certain church near LcGbury,
England, an annual sermon rs stiil
preached agaluft lhc Wee oi iuolipc,
This 10 done In accordance With thcwlll
~ ~ ..l.eIlllgrgnl Of q dlmfcl wAsacrlyal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
Kennebec Probate Court.

In the probate court, Monday. the
following wills were proved. approved
and allowed: OF William A. Leighton,
late of Mount Vernon. Albion p. Gram
of Mount Vernon, appointed executor;
Samuel Hodgkins. late of Benton,
Ferdinand S. Hodgkins of Benton, APP
pointed executor; Elizabeth =. Towle,
late of Gardiner. John S. Towie of
Gardiner, appointed administrators
with the will annexed.
Administration was granted on the
estate of Thomas Leigh. late of HALO
well, Thomas Leigh, Jr., of Augusta
and Ben Tenney of Hallowell. 'appoina
ed administrators; also. estate of Mar
saret S. Bates, late of Augusta. Alfred
NJ Varney of Augusta, appointed ad-
minstrator.
A. w. Wing of Winslow. was given
a discharge from the insolvency court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
BANK BUILDING WRECKED.
Robbers Secure from $500 10 $4,000 from
Ashburnham. Mass. Bank.

Ashburnham, Mass. Jan. 9.-The
safe of the First National Bank OF
Ashburnham was blown to pieces by
dynamite. about O'Clock. this morn
ing. The interior of the bank was bad
Nv wrecked and all the windows were
blown out A sum of money estimated
at from $500 to $1,000 is missing. There
is no clue to the robbery.
The discovery of the robbery was
made by Deputy Sheriff William RI.
Richardson, whose name is next 10
the bank building on Main street. the
deputy was aroused by heavy explo-
sion which shook his house and made
| the windows rattle. Deputy Richard
son hastily dressed himself and ran out
of the house to investigate. 1t did not
! take him long to find that the explosion
| came from the bank and he at once
| awakened a number of the townspeo-
| pie.
| Cashier o. J.. Sawyer, who arrived at
| the building early at once began an
| examination of his books. owing 10
! the complete wreck of the safe his task
was a difficult one but early this fore
| noon he made an estimate that the
robbers had taken at least $500. Thei,
/ plumber might amount to sum a.
high as $1,000
The loss on the building Will proba-
bly, amount to $1,000. 1t is NOT believed
that any large quantity OF notes OF
drafts were taken as most OF the docu'
| ments of this character nave Deer
found scattered about the moor. A few
Of them were practically DESTROYED b,
the explosion and it is impossible L
tell whether any are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

proving and others are not. In a few
instances the symptoms are assuming
those of tonsilit!s. One or two cases
are so very much like diphtheria that
they are almost exactly like it, and the
doctors say were there a step between
tonsilitis and diphtheria they would
know what to call it. The reports
from other cities say that one of the
ramarkable features of this years grip
is the suddenness with which 1t at
lacks its victims, taking them when
they are apparently well all of sud-
den and prostrating them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

THE only persons who dislike the
sand upon the sidewalks TO prevent
,ha pedestrians from slipping. are the
housewives. They dislike it on ac-
count OF the great amount OF II tnat Is
carried into the house upon their car
nets by the careless men of the faml-
los Yet were it not for that sand
they might have job in nursing the
sold men for some broken bones. In a
case of that sort they would decide in
favor of the sand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
LUNG KuRo quickly cures coughs and colds

Mrs. Q. |. Stone, who was so badly
injured in the accident of Friday, By
the tipping over of the hack in the
runaway, is still unable to move in her
bed from the injuries. 1t is not known
but that her collar bone is broken
though the swelling of her right
shoulder is so great that the physl-
clan cannot ascertain for a certainty.
When the hack tipped over, Mrs. Stone
fell through the door on the SIDE
where it tipped, being caught and
dragged under the vehicle for ,',ig
distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

The Hustler is in the ice cutting
business at the lake. His crew not
only supplies his own house, out cuts
for neighbors far and near. Ice is fine
about u inches thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

In another column will be found the
advertisement OF the Knights of
Columbus fair which opens. this eve
ming in Meonian hall. The season
tickets for the three nights, which sell
for 30 cents each, and include a chance
to get one of the many presents, have
been selling very fast. The reserved
seats which are on sale at CouShlin's
drug store are going fast. as all wish
to secure good seat for tonight, TO
hear the Augusta MINISTRIES. AS will
be seen by the programme. they have
some Of the leading singers and must
clans from among the young men of
the city, as well as some capital enter
tainers who have some original cracks
they are to spring upon the audience.
Those who have been to any of the re-
hearsals remark at the originality of
the whole entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
THERE IS A CLASS OFF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAlN-O, made of pure grains that
takes the place Of coffee. The most del
fress, and but few can tell 1t frn.: coffee,
It does not cost over Il as much. Chill
dren may drink it with great benefit.
10 cts. and 20 cts. per package. Try H..
Ask for GRAIN-O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
street. Commissioner Cottle is gu

Street Commissioner COttle is quite
well pleased with the manner IN WHICH
the storms have come thus tar. lhis
wear. They are not SO large but that
his crews can soon clear the streets ol
all surplus snow and keep the side
walks open. Water and Grove streets
.re kent in a remarkably good condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

The man who is buying groceries OF
Poston dealers better come to halt
and read G. w. Wadleighs prices.
figure up how much he is losing by
sending his money away from nome.
Would enumerate prices put II "ounA
be useless. as you need to see the al
and read all the prices quoted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
AUGUSTA LkCCALE
Woman's Limit.

O woman. woman. you would take
The place your brother holds today;
You seek to rule in politics,
And in the pulpit you would sway;
You handle money at the banks.
lou'Ve got to pleading at the bar,
You lecture from the platform, and
You run the whizZing motor car.
O woman, woman, You have done
\ Hot of things man used To do;
The broom. the kettles, and the pans
No longer are the tools for you!
The sphere that man once called his own
You seek 10 help him til Today.
And many an ancient prejudice
You cleverly have brushed away.
o woman. woman. you may shine
In trade in letters. and in art:
You may forsake the kitchen and
Set forth to play II nobler part:
But though you sway in politics
And though you do great things with
ink,
You can't us,mp mans RIGHT to put
his feet upon he desk and think.
cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

Have you noticed the display Oh
gloves and mittens in the window OF
the Boston Clothing store? Ihey are
being sold at low prices, being lou
of drummers' samples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

Take notice of H. 2. Clearwater's re-
markable patent medicine price list in
the advertising columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

A Let of z. L. Webber's choice chick
ems were hanging in front of his store
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

The Knights Of Columbus fair opens
this evening, in Meonian hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
WILL BE RETAINED.
Maine Batteries Not to Be Mustered
Out at Present.
Change Of Orders Due to Appeal Of Adjutant
General Richards.

Again has Adjutant General Rich
afas saved the LIST Maine Heavy Artil-
lery from being mustered out. 1t was
learned, Friday evening, that orders
had been issued from the war depart
ment for the muster out of the LIST
Maine Heavy Artillery now stationed
at Georgia with the It'll Corps. General
lilchards received telegram from Ma
]or Newcomb commanding the battal-
ION OF Maine batteries, Saturday
morning, saying that an authentic ru-
NOR mad reached him that muster out
| orders We're about to be issued for the
battalion, and the major askel if the
| general would use his influence in hav-
ing the Maine men retained in the SER
vice. as they were anxious to go to
Cuba
At once the general replied to have a
signed statement from every officer of
the command sent to the secretary of
war and the adjutant general at WASH
up VIII eShlh3 lHdl tIcy NC IctdlIIcti
He at the same time telegraphed TO
both the secretary of war and to the
adjutant general. telling them the bat
talon was anxious to be retained ana
asked that it might be done, saying
that a signed statement would be sent
as soon as possible from the officers
and fuller request from him General
Richards) would be sent by mail.
The muster out looked inevitable, and
only Monday afternoon. General Rich
ards felt rather badly from the news
he heard that the muster out was al
most certain. He had. however the
satisfaction of knowing he had saved
the command from muster out early in
the fall. and had done his best to save
them this time.
During the afternoon the following
telegram was received from Washing
ton, telling that the muster out would
Ing for itself that the generals request
was what had done the work:
Washington, d. c., Jan. 9. 1899.
John r. Richards, Adjutant General,
State House Augusta, Maine:
Maine Heavy Batteries will be re-
tanned in the service for the present.
This in reply to yours of January I.
JOHNSTON,
Assistant adjutant general.
General Richards naturally felt very
mucn pleased to think he had again
saved the Maine men from the fate
that looked 50 very certain. Though
there is no war in progress, it viii
please the people of Maine to know
that they are represented in the army
of volunteers that is making peace all
the more certain. better than it would
to know that their men had been dis
charged while others We're retained.
and no reason given why it was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

The managers of the Chizzle Wlzzie
fair feel very much satisfied win nav
ing made about $3.50 above all expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

A number of the law makers arrived
on the train. Monday, ready TO hes1h'
| today their labors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

The Ellsworth American hears that the
injured party settled for 500 in the case
Who gave a playmate poisoned candy i'll
fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

QUARTETTE.
Tenors. Bassos
Bilodeau. NOrcross,
Grant, Ballard
Clayton Turner,
The wonderful boy bone player
Opening Chorus.
At Georgia Campmeetihg.
Selection-Biue Eyes, Mr.. Thos. L. Fox,
So.ectisn-Her name is Mandy
Harry r. Hopkins,
Se!ec:ion-She Was Bred in Old X entucky
Mr. c. f. Biiodeau and quartette,
A Spasm in Three Fits, Tom Cuddy,
Selec ;ion-My Old New Hampshire Home,
Mr.. NJ. l.. FOX and quartette,
Selection-My Gals Done Wrong,
Don Carlos Blackman,
Selec. ion--Dream. Love. Dream.
Mr.. III. l.. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10
OLIO.

Banjo, Harmonica. Bones and Guitar.
Turner Bros. ana Blodeau,
An Original Sketch by Don Carlos Black.
man. Jack White. Harry Hopkins.
Clog and Jig by
Master Stanley Harrington,
Character song by J. d. Stanley.
Who Said Chicken in This Crowd. Don
Carlos Blackman and entire Glee Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-10

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