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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Heat Without Parallel.

Prof. Tucker of Columbia University
has succeeded in producing the great.
est heat yet known to man. A special
reconstructed electrical furnace and a
current of unusual power were used
TO create this temperature. which was
so high that under it steel. hard quartz
and even platinum were vaporized As
for ordinary crucibles. they disappear
ed at once in a little puff Of smoke
The heat obtained was $500 degrees
Fahrenheit. 200 degrees hotter than
any temperature before produced
1t is difficult to appreciate the degree
of such heat without some compari-
sons. Scalding water means a temper
ature of 212 degrees Fahrenheit, and
red-hot iron 500 degrees. Steel melts at
5000 degrees, and boils like water al
$500 degrees. AS for the heat of tho
sun. it is estimated at 10000 degrees. Sc
that Prof. Tucker obtained a temper
ature which came within only 37O0 de.
grees Of old Sol himself.
OF course, a special apparatus was
needed to measure the temperature OBJ
tanned by Prof. Tucker-ordinary ther-
mometers being quite out of the ques-
ton.
The arrangement used for this pur-
pose is called a calorimeter. and it is a
rather intricate piece of apparatus
While ii depends upon mercury for the
recording of the degree of heat or cold
obtained, the reading is not made III
the direct way that obtains with the
ordinary thermometer. The readings
of the calorimeter are taken, and some
calculation is necessary to determine
the exact value in degrees of heat or
cold of the figures, Because of this
fact it is usually found that the actual
heat obtained is slightly above that t
recorded. The heat obtained by Prof.
Tucker was $500 degrees ii is not i'm
probable that it was nearly $500.
Scientifically the experiment was of
Importance. because ii has demon
strated that the degree of heat OBJ
tanned some time ago by Prof. Moisson.
of Paris. was not the greatest possible
Commercially it Is useful, because 1t
has shown that diamonds of market
able size and purity may be made arti-
ficially. Further, it has given TO com
merce two products of almost incalcu
liable value-calcium carbide and sill
cium carbide.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
ADVOCATES REORGANIZATION.
Piatt Says Mckinley and Hobart Will Be Nomi
natcd snl Elected.

New YORK. May .4.-The Evening
World prints an interview with Sena-
tor T. G. Plat. in which the latter is
quoted as advocating the re-nomina-
ton of President Mckinley and Vice
President Hobart. The interview says:
Senator Platt said that all the criti-
cism which had been flung at McKin-
ley cannot alter facts, and that the
President has conducted in magnificent
style the shortest and most decisive
war Of modern times and simply as
tonished the old world by the way in
which he did it.
This general satisfaction contin-
ued Platt. has had undoubted demon
stration by the Presidents reception
wherever he has been. Without a
shadow of a doubt he will be nominat-
ed and elected.
The Republican party is stronger
than it ever was. Vice President Ho-
bart will be reelected with Mckinley
He is my choice for Vice President.
just as Mckinley is for President AS
for the Democratic party, it has only
one issue-silver-and that has been
repudiated by the entire country.
So far as we have gone American
commercial interests will assuredly
benefit. At any rate there is a GER
tainity no land ever held by the United
States must ever be relinquished. That
would be impossible He spoke of the
peace conference at The Hague. as
visionary. beautiful but impracticable.
Universal peace he said, is not for
iS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The Battle of Manila" theatrical
troupe came to Augusta on the boat,
Wednesday afternoon. from Bath
They took the ..25 train for Waterville.
The loading of the scenery upon the
train delayed the train fully i min
utes, though the members Of the troupe
and the bystanders assisted in the
work. In the troupe is the little dwarf
who took an Irishman's part. two years
ago, in The DaZzler" when ii toured
through Maine. He was. Wednesday
evening. as he always is, wherever he
goes, the center of attraction. but he
takes il all good naturedly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
ALL RETURN 70 WORK.
Strike Among Buffalo Dock laborers Finally
Broken by Employers Concessions.

Buffalo. y. Y. May 24.-'rba c,ouds
of trouble which have hung over th;s
city for the past five weeks were dis
PEELED. today. by bright sunshine and
brighter hopes Tor business prosperity.
The dock laborers. who have waged an
earnest but particularly peaceful war
against their employers. having gained
almost everything they demanded
swarmed along the docks. this morning
looking for work The supply was far
in excess of the demand. owing To the
stagnation of the traffic during The m
cent strike but now that the block has
been lifted this lack of work will 500,
disappear. and the almost hourly ar
rival of grain and package freight
laden vessels at the port will surely
renew the usual busy aspect of tn.
shipping and railroad district.
All the troubles of the strikers have
been obiterated under most stringent
and binding agreements and with the
exception of the abrogation of the CON
tract system, they have been granted
every demand they made. All along
the line of docks there gathered n
crowd. all anxious to work. and as
many Of them as could be accommo
dated We're Immediately placed There
was no friction between the new bosses.
Grain scoopers freight handlers. ore
ana coal shovelers, all agreed. last night
to return to their respective jobs and
the marine firemen who had struck in
sympathy with the others Anticipated
the revival OF business by going To
work. last evening. The workinsmen
who have fought so hard for remedial
measures are not the only ones who
feel joyful, today. The carriers and
contractors are equally jubilant, and
the merchants who have suffered for
some weeks from the scarcity of
money in the regular interchange of
business are more than grateful FOR
the changed cOndi! lions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

A dwelling on Maple street in ELS
worth. owned by DR.. A. G. Hagerthy,
was burned. Wednesday. Mrs. George
Thompson who was the occupant, lost
all OF her furniture. Loss on the
building was $50. Insurance. $500.
The following speed classes have
been arranged for the South Kennebec
Fair al South Windsor. Sept. 10, q:
Green horses. purse 800; 2.45 class.
purse 500: 2.35 class, purse 800; go
class. purse. 800: 2.25 class, purse 800;
free for-all purse $l75. Entries close
Sept. |.
The marriage of Lieut.. G. J. Kelle-
her of the Maine Battery, and Miss
Celia Gahagan of Lewiston, took place
at ST. Patrick's church in Lewiston.
Tuesday. The bride was handsomely
robed in a charming bridal dress. and
the bridesmaid, Miss Mamie Gahagan.
also wore very pretty gown. Mr..
William Colwell was best man. The
marriage ceremony was attended by
large number of young people, as was
also the reception to the battery boys
at the armory. Tuesday evening. The
bride and groom left on the afternoon
train.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. w. SeVery enter
tained their friends. Tuesday evening
at their home. the old mansion AT
Chase Mills. The occasion was their
silver wedding. The guests began to
arrive early and staid late. and the
old house was light and gay for many
an hour The gifts We're numerous
and useful and much enjoyed by Mr..
and Mrs. Severy. Those present were
their children, Frank J. Severy, Colby,
1900; Mrs. George Newell. Weld: Mr..
and Mrs. W. O. Record. South Paris;
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Green. Wliton'
Mrs. Bell Chase. Wilton; Dora Green,
Wilton: Mrs. Arthur Chase. Wilton;
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. Record and Dr. and
Mrs. Gushing. The sage of Chase s
Mills. Uncle SolOn. was present. and IN
fact. Chase's Mills turned out en- masse
ard gave the old house good warm
ing. Ice cream and cake were served
during the evening.
In the York supreme judicial court,
Wiswell, j., presiding. Wednesday
Huff adm. vs.. town of Kenebunk on
trial in York supreme judicial court
went to the jury, late Wednesday at
tpruOOu. InlS Is IL suit DiouS III III pc7
balf of the estate of the late John
pring of Kennebunk for the death OF
he said Pring The facts are these:
During the freshet of the spring OF 70
,ha draw bridge of the river between
Ecnnebunk and the Port was carried
away. and a temporary bridge was
substituted. on the evening of April
eth 81. John Pring fell from the new
hr;age then under construction ana
sustained injuries resulting in his I'M
mediate death The plaintiff alleges
detective highway. Judge Wiswell goes
to Augusta. Thursday. and Will be
away several days. consequently ne
has decided to adjourn court, until
"wednesday night. Hubbard adm. VS..
pu,ler (Spinney) (Cleaves) is the next
!, order on the trial docket. George
T. UaIey and E. F. Hamilton have
haar a,eaged to defend DR.. Grattan of
Piddeford. who was indicted by the
Grand Jury for criminal malpractice
mon Lucy Narcotic of Biddeford. The
,;r,,o. fines, this term. will not amount
70 over $1,000 The prospective length
n ,he term increases rather thah
aha,.ans as il usually the case.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Blossoms.

Creamy ana pink upon the apple-trees
The blossoms show: the Violets purple
bell
In sunny hooks filings wide its dew
filled well,
Whose fragrance lures the goldcn-dusted
bees:
The lilac clusters open by degrees
Their perfumed chambers that so sure
~ tell
The spring is here; ana in each woody
dell.
You meet the white stars Of anemOnes.
Where. through the meadow, rich in ten
der green.
fiecks of gold
The cowslips shine; and peeping from
the brown.
Dead leaves Of Autumn, and gray moss,
are seen
The sweet arbutus blooms, first to IN
fold
When bonnie May calls for her floral
crown.
Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

Looking backward. it takes but a
short time to win fame. for it was told
at hearing before the Governor and
Council. Wednesday. of a certain Au-
susta attorney whose reputation is
larger than that of the ordinary at
torney, that only Is years ago he was
refused as an associate in a murder
case by another lawyer. who said the
other young man was too young. To-
day any lawyer in the State would feel
have the able attorney for an as
Sociate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

closed sd higher. figuring from theiI
close of Friday. The Atchison Railroa1 j
had reports showing material changes for
the better In Kansas in the past 10 days
caused By rain; the Oklahoma crop =
looking well. A cable from Vienna say
that The Danubian wheat prospects are
poor. Rounania has only half a crop ami
the Hungarian crop has been injured bv
rust
Ihe market acted steady the Chicago
crowd buying and ST. Louis and H..
Northwest selling. Elevator people SAY
that the Western offerings were NOT 50
large. today. but larger than those Of n
week ago "
The stock market was narrow and nrn
fessional at the start. Prices generally
opened at a fractional decline but soon
rallied on scattered room covering and
only in a few instances were the nilctu9-
tions of Importance. Speculation was list
less and neither party TO the account an
peared disposed 10 take any stand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The shaded streets are. as rule
afternoon. but to the nervous person
the shade has lost its charm. this year.
The unspeakable caterpillars keep one
guessing all the time, and it is a con-
stant dodge from one side 10 another
TO prevent running into the insects
that the hanging from the trees Here
is where the business streets have the
advantage over the ones with trees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
gentleman NIsltiiiS

gentleman visiting Augusta
roa,asday. reported concerning the
,,d;,;on Of the eyes of John Fl. Nc
r. yyateryille. the former Jour-
,,,,asentative. who was suddenly
taken blind last year. tha' m .hes
aro improving 50 very fast that
olv he is allowed to read for
few moments. The sight IS sfa'n'i-
,,,r,inc and he hopes in fHw
90 he able to take up heWSpa-
,.or work once more.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Where He Il

1T has been ascertained tina { one of tho
mountains in the moon is 5000 feet high
A man sitting up on ton or this nn,mt.,i,,
would be in position to take a broad
view OF the situation, so that is probably
where the man sits who knows it all and
senas private advices" 10 the differen.
brokers. who advertise to know before
hand what everything is going TO do. As
the earth revolves and he sees one enI
OF the St. Paul r. r. dropping out Of
slght ne wires 90 st. Paul is going down :
soon after he sees the town of h
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Miss Margie NcAdamS whila ridin.

Miss Margie McAdams. while riding
her bicycle, cOllided with a team in
front of the Journal office. Wednesday
evening. little after o'clock. and
was injured, though it is understood
that there is nothing of a serious ma
ture. She was taken 10 Jenkins fish
market and later to her home. The
wheel is almost a wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The advertising car of the Sells
rrothers Circus was in the city,
Wednesday morning, long enough lof
the men to 80 to the Cony house for
breakfast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
BAPTIST CONVENTION OPENS.
Two Special Trains Bearing Delegates from
East Arrive-M; Missionary Meeting.

San Francisco. May 24.-The proceed
ings of the National Baptists conven-
ton commenced. today. with the ses-
sion of the Woman's Baptist Home
Mission Society. The address of vel
come was delivered by Mrs. j. Sunder-
land president of the society in Cali
forna. The reports of the secretaries
of the committees We're read.
Two special trains from Boston and
Chicago laden with delegates u the
convention which opened in the city,
today. arrived at the Oakland Mole, at
midnight. The delegates crossed the
bay, early this morning. Many have
already reached here and the conven
ton will be we'll attended. This is the
first convention of the Baptist societies
held west of the Rocky Mountains.
The First Baptist church where the
convention will be held has been dec
Grated and prepared for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
DOES COTFEE AGREE wIru Yon,

III not, drink Grain-O-made from pure
Sra'ns. lady writes: The first time
l made Grain-O did not like ii bur after
using it for one week nothing would in.
duce me TO go back TO coffee" 1t nour-
ishes and feeds the system. The children
can drink 1t freely with great benefit 1t
rs the strengthening substance of pure
grams. Get u package today from your
grocer. follow the directions in making 1t
"nd yon Will have a delicious and health
lui table beverage for old and young
lac. and 25c
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
SC1eodtf
Treasurer's Office,
Eastern Branch. y. n. u. V. S.,
ToguS, Maine. Nav 20. 1899.

Togus. Maine. May 20 1899
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until II \. NJ, June 6 1899 for the
furnishing and delivery of Commissary,
Ouartermaster's and Medical Supplies at
he Eastern Branch, National Home for
ID. V. s., quantities TO he increased dur
ing the execution of the contract 10 per
centum If required.
Standards can be examined, and printed
Instructions and specifications and blank
proposals will be supplied. on application
TO this office. Samples presented BY bid
ders,unless called for in the specifications
will not be considered. The right IL re-
served To reject any or all proposals. or
to waive any informalities therein
Envelopes containing proposals should
he endorsed: Proposals for Commissary.
Quartermaster and Medical Supplies
as the case may be. and addressed 10 the
undersigned.
A. l.. SMITH, Treasurer.
Approved: 5. II. ALLEN, Governor
limo ax,0D
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The private car Of the general man
acer of the Boston N Maine f'aiiroao
was attached to No. GA, Wednesday
o,,ornoon. 1t contained the family OF
Edward Morey of Boston VINO were oi'
their way to Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, May "a
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-May, ils; July. 75ls; Septem.
Der, 14;sMl5
CORN-May, 90; July, 33as; septem
Der. a
OATs-May. oGas; July, 2Si.; September,
20ts
PORk-July. ss.22la: September. ss37lzz.
I>ARD-July, s5.01i2: September. s.. 22l..
RlBS-July, i.12l2; September, si.S5.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOCR-Steady.
WHEAT-No. spring. 73M7i: No. do.
Gsu12la; No. red. 15fl76i..
CORN-No 2, S3hd3Sl2 No. yellow,
oATs-No. ., 2sl.a27: No. white, 2sa
29a.: No. 5 white. 2sG29.
RYE-No. .. sig.
BARLEY-No. 2, 361+0.
FLAXSEED-No. /. 81 .06; y. W., S10..
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime. s2.S5.
LARD-s5. .05GI5.01iE.
A.5514.S5; dry salted shoulders, 4asm43s !:
short clear sides, s.. .0e65. 10.
SIC, Ar chanoe1
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
New York Money Market

New York. May "a
Money on call. 2i2m3 per cen,.: last loan
8 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 3laIiI per
cent.
Sterling exchange steady at AS124G4SS IS
for demand and at $4.S5iLM4S524 for 60
days; posted rates, 81. $3.50 l.--g.: CONNER
cal bills. S.S5h.
Silver certificates, 6lM6Ia.
Bar silver. 6l4.
Mexican dollars. tSlA.
Government bonds. strong.
State bonds, inactive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

Six bicycle tires We're punctured
Wednesday evening, within a half hour
Of one another on the Kennebec bridge.
Each was done by nail. 1t is NOT
known whether someone put the nails
on the bridge Intentionally or not, as
1t was after o'clock when the pune
lures occurred
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
New York Cotton Market.
New York

New York. MAY q
Cotton futures closed quiet and steady
May. 5.S5: June, SIS; July. $50: August
SsU, S%; September IN I'M, 80; oet9ber' 59 No
$50: February. G.02; March. SOS: April
COS.
Cotton spot closed steady: middling up-
lands 81; do. gulf, Gia. Sales, $50 bales
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

A passenger car for the Benton &
Fairfield Electric Railroad was on the
forenoon freight through Augusta.
Wednesday morning. 1t is one of the
vestibule kind. like the ones the Au-
have
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Howard. Crosby & Co.'S Letter.
Boston. Ma


Yester-
Chicago ODg. High Low Close day
July wheat, IL-$s .5is-L I3f4 15ls 1iis-L
Sept. fss % 1872 its ,4is-L
Wheat opened firm at b-A above last
nights quotations; the pit professionals
seemed TO be working on the bull side. btt
vented the market from advancing verN
much. Home wea ther news was favor
able. comparatively. but insect complains
were as numerous a. ever.
Liverpool cables opened I'D. higher and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The repairs OH the Cony house have
been entered upon in small way, 50
that no Inconvenience is caused to the
guests.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

Haskell Bros. have an extra fine line
Of ladies' Oxfords. also ladies' s2.1o
Nici Goodyear welt boot that are a
speciality.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Chicago Wheat Market.

Chicago, Nav 2i-Wheat closed strong
and | cent higher. today, after an early
decline of Is. Corn closed ls higher and
oats shade lower. Pork lost 2t2G5. lard
j. ~. and ribs ~.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The section crews have been putting
in new sleepers in the track in the
Maine Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The Kennebec County Medical Asso-
citation will hold a meeting in City hall,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

While they last. 90 fine bananas for
q cents. Hill & Locke also have some
very fine pansies. received Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The sentence for manslauGhter OF
Michael Burns of this city, will expire
i'll October Of the present year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

Everybody is invited to attend the
grand midsummer millinery opening at
the Peoples store, today. Friday and
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The Baptist Sunday schools hold
sway il Augusta. today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

The visiting Councillors went to their
homes. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

Apply one now: you'll feol stronger and
happier tomorrow. Hop Plasters for Ach-
ing Muscles, Backs, Kidneys and Lungs.
meuts. All reliable drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Maine Medical Association.

The forty-seventh annual meeting will
be held in the Common Council Chamber,
City Building at Bangor. Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, June Z, &, 8, 1880.
CHAS. ID. SMITH, NJ. D., Sec'y.
mavIftnnIne7
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

Notice the nice pine apples at J. E.
Fullcr's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
Butte Looming up.

SO mis- advices are that Butte is going
higher. He must certainly be "a .heaut3
from Butte City" OF course he cant SOC
wheat, because ii is under cover. in tha
elevators, so he don't know what wheat
= Spiis 10 20 untii after IL Is all over
Neither do we. but ii isn't necessary IN
order 10 make money: We know tho aver
age price of wheat for the past as years
through poor crops and good crops-anG
We know that wheat is cheap right now
II you commence with SIS and buy wheat
on breaks and sell on bulges you can
make money. Send for free book
n a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

An inch of rain on a square mile Of
land equals more than 1A47S.433 gallons.
or over 64635 tons, 100 tons per acre
being rough -and-ready reckoning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

On the Produce Exchange:
BCTTER-Quiet; creameries, 12dl1.
dairies. lGGl6.
EGGS-Steady: fresh, Is.
CHEESE-Steady; creameres, Sa4 ass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25

the best wheel for your money buy II of
a repairer. He will not sell you wheel
that is always out of repair, because it
Will cause him too much trouble We
have been in the repair business six
years and We know what wheel is always
out of repair and the one that is not. We
have picked out the wheel that stands the
best 10 sell. We have them al all prices
and they are fully guaranteed for the
season. Cheap wheels remind us of the
time-worn adage Of Lincoln, tnat YOU
can fool all the people some of the time
and some Of the people all the time. but
you can't fool all the people all the time.
Come and see rs. We can sell you a
good wheel or repair your old one. Our
prices are very reasonable; our business
q Sppcialty
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-25
For Women.

Dr. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has pronsm,
happiness to hundreds OF anxio's ) women nave
never hada single failure longest case re lieSeS
NJ. g days without fail no other remedy WI,
mis- no pain, no danger, no interference WI. VIII
work: by mail or at Office 81. wine for furthcA
particulars. All letters truthfully answereu.
Dr. L. NJ. TOLMAN CO., 40 Trrnont ST., Totonh
BnarnhAWl0
The evening times., 1899-08-15
ELoPED WITH A DEAF MUTE.
Rich Young WidOwer Hasten.
Again TO AInrriaEe.

Guilford. Conn, Aug. 15.-Clarence c.
Markham, jeweler, and one of the rich
young men of this village, has astonished
his fellow townsmen by an elopement
soon after the death of his first wife.
Markham is thirty-six years old. He
married his first love only a year ago.
He had worn mourning for her only a
short tine when he began to pay court to
Miss Floyd Weld, deaf and dumb girl,
twenty years old. He wooed so ardently
that she quickly nodded approval, in spite
of the weeds he wore.
Mrs. M. ID. Weld, the girls grandmoth-
er, opposed the match. Markham made
no fuss. He got a carriage last Saturday
and called at Mrs. Yields house.
Biushing. silent, Miss Floyd. without so
much as a sigh TO alarm her watchful
grandmother. tiptoed to the carriage.
Away went the horses, lashed by the driv-
er, who had received a S. tip to make
emergency time.
They did not slacken speed until they
stood before the door of the Rev. j. n.
Knott With his help and the aid CT the
deaf and dumb alphabet. the knot was
tied. Then away sped the horses with the
bride and groom.
Markham has taken his new wife to
Middlefield. and says they will make their
home there. The bride is pretty and ac-
compiished, graduate of the Hartford
Institute for the Deaf and Dumb.