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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
American Tools In Germany.

LONDON, Sept. 26.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of The Daily Mail, in a dispatch
dealing with the great increase of Amer
lean iron and steel imports into Germany,
says: Il learn that the Garvin Machine
company and the Niles Tool works are
going to erect large plants in Berlin.
Other important American firms, includ-
ing the Buffalo Forge company, are ex-
pected to follow suit. There is an aver
age of $4,000 value of iron tools alone
imported weekly from New York"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Robbed the Grave,

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as follows :
:" | was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
up Then | was advised to use Electric
Bitters to my great joy, the first bottle
made a decided Improvement. / con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. | know they robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only Soc, guar
anteed, at Taylor's drug store.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Dreyfus Must Pay Costs.

PARIS, Sept. 23.-The Aurore esti-
mates that the costs of the Kennes court
martial, which Dreyfus will have to pay,
will amount to $4,000. In addition to
this, Dreyfus will, of course, have to pay
his legal advisers. The generals who APP
peared at the court martial and made
speeches against Dreyfus received "a
shillings about $50 day.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
The Cruiser Albany.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The navy
department expects to take possession of
the United States cruiser Albany now
building at the Armstrong works at New
castle, England, about Jan. 1 next. This
fine ship was bought during the Spanish
war, along with the New Orleans, but
the British neutrality laws made it i'm
possible to bring her over at that time.
Officers and crew will be designated be-
fore long to go for the new ship.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Charity Work In Porto Rico.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Sept. 21.-
The board of charities tabulated statis-
tics show that out of a population of
916,9S4 there are POI, 0S9 INDECENT and
II ,S5S sick. The number of deaths as a
result Of" the recent hurricane twas 2,019.
One weeks rations were issued to 293,
LAT persons, and the number of those
working for rations was lib.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Kenrsarge sniIs Wei.

BOSTON, Sept. 26.-The United States
battleship Kearsarge, on her official speed
trial over the Cape Ann course, averaged
1854 knots per hour. On the outward
run of 33 knots she averaged 1872 knots,
with smooth sea and wind abeam. On the
return she averaged 1887 knots against
head wind. The contract requirement
was 16 knots. The trial was successful
in every particular.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
EnIistments Increase.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The en-
listments Saturday numbered 612, max
ing total of 9,S43 for the II regiments.
The five leading regiments are the Thir-
ty-eighth, Jefferson Barracks, 1913, more
than enough; Thirty-ninth, Fort Crook,
Neb., 1923; Forty Fort Leaven-
worth, 1,022; Forty-ffth, Fort Smelling,
1892; Forty-sixth, South birmingham,
Mass, 1065.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29

LEWES, Del, Sept. 26.-Miss Sigs-
bee, daughter of Captain Sigsbee, late
of the i'll fated battleship Maine and now
commander of the Texas, died yesterday
of heart failure at the cottage of Mrs.
Rittenhouse, Rehoboth, Del, where she
had been spending the summer. Her re-
mains viii be sent to Washington for
hurial
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Mark Twain to Remain In London.

PRINCETON, N. j., sept. 21.-Sam-
uel L. Clemens Mark Twain, who a
short time ago wrote Manager Bave of
the Princeton inn to reserve him suit
of rooms for the winter season, has can
celed the arrangement and will spend the
winter in London. The news is received
here with much regret.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
London Gold Purchases.

LONDON, Sept 22.-There are renew
ed reports this morning of small pur-
chases of bar gold in the bullion market
yesterday for the American account, and
it is rumored that in addition to the
100000 already withdrawn 100000
will be withdrawn from the Bank Of
England for the Cape.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
A Fonthnn Victim.

MERIDEN, Conn, Sept. 26.-Thomas
Kelly. aged II, a member of the Middle
town High school football team, died at
the City hospital last night from injuries
received in a football game with the
Meriden High school team last Saturday.
He sustained a conclusion of the spine.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Back From the Edmonton Trail.

WRANGEL, Alaska, Sept. 20, via
Seattle. Wash, Sept. 25.-Several more
Klondikers off the Edmonton trail reach
ed here Sunday, having come down the
Stickine river from Glenora in canoes.
All the survivors are in good health and
have spent the few months laboring on
the Cassiar Central railway and have
enough money with which to reach the
Tinted Macs
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Internal Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The month
ly statement of the collections of internal
revenue shows that for the month of Au-
gust the receipts from all sources
amounted to $24, 400, $50, an increase as
compared with August last year of ST.
QlQ lSO
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Dedication of Monuments.

CHATTANOOGA, Sept. 21.-From
5000 to 5000 people, 5000 of whom
were veterans from Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois, attended the dedication of the
Indiana monuments and markers and the
Wilder monument at Chickamauga.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
PRESIDENT Dinz cannot Come.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 26.-Presi-
dent Diaz cannot go to Chicago on ac-
count of the illness of Mime. Diaz. He
has appointed Lie Ignacion Mariscal,
minister of foreign relations, to go as his
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
The Plague In Oporto.

OPORTO, Portugal, Sept. 26.-Five
new cases of the bubonic plague have
been officially reported here during the
last three days. Two deaths from the
disorder are also reported.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
Job CouIdn,t Have stood 1t

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter
Saye vii cre he Worst case Of Pes on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For In
juries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it's the
best salve in The world. Price 25c box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Taylor, drug
pisf
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
sadIer Wins In Nevada.

CARSON, New, Sept. p. The SUI
preme court has rendered a decision in
the governorship contest by which Sadler
wins the case b. 60 plurality, an increase
of 40 votes over the original count.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
sheet STEEL Adrnnces.

PITTSBURG. Sept. 21.-The Associa-
ton of Iron and Steel Sheet Manufac-
turers yesterday advanced the price of
sheet from $40 to 1925 ton, to take
effect at once.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
wANTED-several Bright and

wANTED-Several Bright and Honest per
sons to represent us as Managers in this and
close by counties. Salary 5000 year and expen-
ses Straight, bona-fde. no more, no less salary,
in anv town. II is mainly Office work conducted
at home. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. THE DOMINION COMPANY,
Dept. 4, Chicago. So-IS
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29

The great success of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in
the treatment of bowel complaints has
made it standard over the greater part of
the civilized world For sale by j.. M.
TAYLOR
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
NInfIconch Robbed.

BOISE, Ida, Sept. 25.-The stage be-
tween Westfall and Ontario, Or, was
held up Saturday night and the registered
mail taken. There We're three robbers.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29
KipIinr Going to AustraIi..

LONDON, Sept 26.-Mr. Rudyard
Kipling intends to revisit Australia and
will possibly stay for a short time In
South Africa while en- route.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29

PARIS, Sept. 25.-The Petit Bleu as
serts that Colonel Jouaust, president OF
the Rennes court martial, voted for the
acquittal of Dreyfus.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-29

"They are simply perfect writes Rob't
Moore of Lafayette, Ind, of leWitt's
Little Early Risers, the " famous little
pills " for constipation and all liver all
ments. Never grippe. G.. l.. Andrews,
Newbury; Cunningham's Pharmacy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
Prizes Of kennebec Boy in Princeton.

Alfred S. Weston of Mt. Vernon,
Princeton University, 80, was one of the
three Princeton debaters arrayed against
Harvard in the intercollegiate debate Of
Wednesday evening. A New York pape~
gives the following sketch of his prize
winning career in college:
alfred Sewall Weston, vest Mount
Vernon, Maine, received his preparatory
education in the Cony High school, Au-
gusta, Me, and at st. Johnsbury Acad-
envy. ST. Johnsbury, Vermont, and en-
tered Princeton in 1895. He has made
remarka BILE record on prize winning, es
pecialy, during the past year. In his so
phomore year he won second prize in the
second competition debate in Wing hall,
and first prize in both the junior debate
and extempore speaking in his Junior
year. He carried off first prize IN the
first competition debate in Wing hall this
year and was awarded the 800 medal by
winning the French medal contest. At
the inter-class debate on Washington's
birthday he captured the $ioJ prize. lie
received first prize in disputation in the
Baird prize contest last month ana was
awarded the $50 prize for having done the
best preliminary work for the Harvard
debate. lie will probably enter the New
York law school next year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
STABLES. Smith & Moody's Recital.

The new music store of Staples,
Smith & Moody is ordinarily large
enough for their use but if they are
TO have recitalS they must enlarge or
move out some of the large stock of
pianos that they carry, for the great
crowd at Thursdays recital more than
filled the store The recital was due to
begin at $50, hut the store was filled an
hour before. Throughout the time that
the elegant music was being rendered,
the crowd remained. Many would like
to have entered who were discouraged
at seeing the crowd inside.
event was a good one. Miss Went
worth of Gardiner. gave several sweet
vocal solos. Mr.. Charles Eaton of New
York, rendered not only tenor solos of
the smoothest nature, but several piano
solos Miss Emma Belle Smith gave a
beautiful solo entitled, "A Dream of
Paradise" Miss George Richardson
and Mrs. w T.. Moody rendered the
Il -ustSpeul Overture a duet that
proved to be very fine under their
skllful playing. Until long after the
recital the. people stayed ana listened
10 the tones of the many pianos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

The rapid increase which George +.
Keith Company's business has made in
the past few years furnishes conclusive
proof Of the excellence Of the goods
and the strong hold which they have
upon the trade wherever they are
shown. Not only in all parts of the
United States il the GEO. L. keith
Company's line well known, but in for
eign countries far and near. Never in
the history Of this great business has
the amount Of goods been produced
that have been turned out during th4
past few months. The combined out
put of the No. l and No. > factories is
not less than 1000 pairs Of mems. boys
and youths shoes daily. AS an in
stance of the enormous trade which is
being done at the present time by Geo.
l.. Keith Company. it may be stated
that their payroll during the past few
weeks has aggregated $4,000 weekly.
This increase of business is due largely
to their celebrated Walk Over shoe
Boot and Shoe Recorder"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
A Pleasing Presentation.

The Spear Comedy Co. presented "A
Soldiers Sweetheart" very acceptably
TO a good sized audience in Meonian
hall. last evening The play is a bright
little drama and is full of amusing sit
uations. That the audience appreci-
ated the efforts of the company was
attested by the frequent and hearty
bursts of applause. Mr.. McCung as
'Teddie, the Irish American Cousin"
the audience in good spirits. Mr.. Gil
bert. as the major and leading man,
won hearty applause Miss Allie Rich
ards as The Soldiers Sweetheart"
was very strong and her work captured
the audience. In a role of that char
acter she is at her best.
There is one thing which has made
the Spear Comedy Co. favorites with
the Augusta theatre goers. the absence
of long waits. The spccialties which
are given between the acts are all good
and the beauty Of them is that there IS
a change every evening. The Sceno-
graph helps to pass the time very
agrceably between two Of the acts. Lit
tie Baby Marta sang II Love You in the
Same ola Way" very sweetly and her
work was greatly appreciated and re-
'eivcd hearty applause.
The company will play in Ilallowell.
tonight, as "Iiick'ry Farm" by local
talent, will be presented in the han.
afternoon. The Bosom
Friend Of Browscr" will be repeated by
request and in the evening, at the final
appearance the strong society drama,
Black sheep" will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
The Webb HodsdOn Recital.

First Baptist church. Thursday even
ing. was deserving of even better pat
ronace than it had. About $50 people
We're present to see the work Of the
artists. Miss Webb proved herself to
be a thorough elocutionist by the man-
ner in which She gave her selections.
Both pathOs and humor We're Well
brought out by her realistic manner.
Mr.. Hodsdon possesses a soft though
strong tenor voice that pleased all.
Miss Lena Became Of this city, acted as
accompanist, ana gave a piano solo
that was much appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
Death OF Mr.. Frank Moorlen.

Mr. Frank 'Moorlcn died at his home
on Crosby street, Thursday evening At
80 o'clock, after sickness of three
weeks with inflammation Of the brain,
aged 20 years and , months.
Mr.. Moorlen was born in Wiscasset
but lived in Augusta for many years.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter.
Mrs. II. c. Wood Of Surry, and a son.
Charles F. Moorlen Of this city. The
funeral will be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

w. Fessenden Miller. one of the most
popular employees Of the New England
Telephone Company. now located in
Portland. arrived home on the train.
yesterday afternoon, with his left arm
in a sling. While engaged in wiring
one of the lower stores Of the Baxter
building. one day, last week, he was
struck by a descending elevator and
the arm badly damned before he could
escape from his perilous position. He
suffered intense pain for the time be-
ing but was given prompt surgical at
tendance and hopes to be able to get
back 10 work in a very short time
Rockland Couricr-GaZette. Mr.. Miller
was formerly night operator at the Au-
Gusta office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
Representative Fuller in Mexico.

Friends in this city have received lct-
ter from Representative Sidney r Fuller
IF kenncbunk, who went ON "Trip to
Mexico u"on the adjournment W thc
Legislature. Writing from the city uf
MeNic" he says: Here We are in the
tropics ana the land Of frec silver III TIE
quaint Ola city Or Mexico. NAV u ID
Vera Cruz before We return. Perhaps
you can imagine going 70 bed with trees
bare of foliage ana waking III Ill the
morning with the trees in fun leaf and
the roses in bloom"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

a remarkable fact regarding the
case of the assault with intent to kill
which is charged against Cora
Witham," said a prominent citizen,
Thursday morning. is that the knife
of which they all tell was used in the
kitchen cannot be found. 1t was
wanted TO analyze the rust on it to see
if that was what was used in the as
sauIt of Leighton 1t must have been
a remarkable stove litter that would
cut so clean a cash in the mans ear
and head"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

Forty members of Calanthe Lodge
noon and evening. to attend the dis
trict school of instruction. The degree
team of the lodge consisting of q mem
bers with a candidate from this city.
exemplifed the work of the third rank
in the long form. Six lodges We're rep
grees and all night was occupied in the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

The Augusta Cadets enjoy life,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons, the
day on which they meet at their
armory and after an hour or more of
good time. drill for another hour.
They have all sorts Of games in the
ward room, beside have set of box
ing gloves. TO see some Of the little
fellows as they put up their best de-
fence in the manly art is amusing.
They never become mad and everything
is sport with them. The people on the
street remark that some of the boys are
growing to carry themselves erect and
more Soldierly than ever. 1t is also
a most commendable fact that among
these boys there is never heard any
prOfane or vulgar talk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

Taber, Carey & Reid have great
cause for being elated at the success
the Sherwin- Williams paints have at
tanned. They say that parties who
used them last season are loud in their
praise and that their sales of these
paints this spring already exceed the
total sales of the past season. here is a
matter that should be looked into by
parties who are going to use paints.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

Those who attended the illustrated
lecture at the Peoples church, Thurs
day evening, felt we'll repaid for their
evening. Rev. H. B. Wood gave his
lecture on Egypt" which was illus
trated by about 100 stereopticon views
of the place. There was a large attend
ance at the instructive lecture. and the
outlook for a good attendance at this
evenings lecture. which is to be on
Palestine" is excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

Coach d. F. O'Brien of Worcester.
Mass. arrived at Orono. Wednesday. to
take charge of the track team of the
University of Maine. He had the men
out that night and feels confident thar
the University of Maine will put a win
ming team into the field, this season. Sui
Ivan, the ex-pitcher Of the Boston league
charge of the base ball team. There arc
a number of men trying for the ball team
and a tirst-class team is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

II never drew liquor but once while
was in the army" said a temperance
man. ON that occasion | was very
sick and the boys prevailed upon me
to go to the commissary and draw
ration of it. | had one of our dippers
filled nearly full, and | drank it all
down within a few minutes. The boys
heard of it and they came around TO
see if l was dead but | went to sleep
and it did not affect me in the least
At another time paid three dollars for
Il bottle Of brandy, as l was again i'll.
! drank about half of it inside a half
an hour and gave the rest to the boys.
They watched me for signs of drunken
ness, but it was very strange, for it
did not affect me in the least. That Is
the extent of my drinking, but l think
would have made one Of the bottom
less tanks had | kept it up. and been
one whom liquor could not make
drunk"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

officer Chase arrested an unknown
man. Thursday afternoon, who had in
addition to his bottle of split, another
bottle of dark colored liquid that had
strong smell of ammonia, though it
was labelled ''laudanum." The man
was too drunk to offer much resistance
and was easily gathered in. He will be
given his Just deserts, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

The members of the Maine Heavy
Artillery are wearing in addition to the
corps badge of a seven pointed star, an
artillery badge given by the govern
ment, which consists of the crossed
cannons with a shot above, all in red,
white and blue enamel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

1t is said that one young man of the
Kennebec valley who was an officer in
the Spanish war, is studying 10 hours
each day in fitting himself in the high
er branches for the examination for a
commission in the regular army. Such
enterprise deserves the commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
STATE HOUSE.
Names Actual Expenses In the War
With Spain.
The First Assessors Return Receved-Other
Gossip Of the Capitol.

Well well. here is another little place
in the State of Maine that can have I
reputation as one that has prompt oi1l-
Gals Ii was only last Saturday when
the assessors of the various places OF the
State began their work Of assessing ami
on the 9th day of the month. the assess
ors of Plantation No. II in Washington
county had filed their returns IN the Of
flee Of the State assessors in Augusta.
That is hustling. This town has a valu-
alton of over $4,000 and has a tax rate
Of six and one-half mills. The assessors
completed their work and filled out the
returns in four days. Secretary Plum
mcr Of the board Of State assessors, ex-
poets to receive some Of these returns
each day now. 1t is the little plantations
and towns that have their returns in
first Of all, ana the larger cities come lat
cr in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

Quite party gathered at the Unita-
rian parlors, Thursday evening, and en-
joyed whist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

st. GATHERINGS Hall re-opened,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

The county commissioners adjourned,
session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07

After having been i'll in the house for
two months. X. Il. Cross is out OF
doors once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
'Amusen1entS.

and continuing all the next week ex-
cepting Friday, April !.
Saturday evening, Red Cross Nurse.
Monday evening, Hero In Rags.
Tuesday evening,
Bosom Friend of Bowser.
Wednesday evening,
The Senator's Daughter.
Thursday evening, A Wife's Peril
saturday evening. Soldiers Sweetheart
A laugh from beginning to end.
Matinees Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs
day ana Saturday.
An entire change of programme at
every performance.
Admission 10. 90 and SOC. Reserved
seats at Kinsman'S drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-07
First Robins OF the Season.

The first robin was reported. Thurs
day. and an East side lady tells the
Journal that she saw a butterfly flying
about in her back yard, the other day.
1t was a handsome specimen, and
seemed as full of life as in June, but
it must have felt a little lonesome.
The first robin of the season is re-
ported by Elisha Blackman, having
been seen by him. Thursday morning.
Now let them come in flocks.