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New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

East Orange. y. j.. Dec 2s (SpeciaD.-At the
Rethel Presbyterian Church. this evening Miss
Mary Irene Dodd. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Condit Dodd OF No. "a Dodd-st.. East Orange, was
married TO Walter Coleman Weston. OF Newark
by the Rev David o. Irving. The best man was
Edward Weston, brother of the bridegroom; the
maid OF honor Miss Estee Dcdd. sister of the
bride. and the flower girl was Miss Grace Webster.
of Fast Orange The bride a gown OF white
satin trimmed with old point lace, and carried .
bouaIet OF bridal roses
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

The Bachelor Circle Of the German Liederkrans
will have ball at Iiederkranz Hall on January IL.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

The wedding OF Miss Florence Berg Brown TO
Eugene Lentilhon will take place In the Church Of
the Heavenly Rest Fifth-ave and Forty-ffth-st
on February n.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

ceoree u BENJAMIN. OF New-York, announces
,ho argapement of his daughter. Miss Mary BenJa-
min 70 Henry Huddleston Rogers. jr son OF H. H.
Rogers OF New-Iork.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

Miss Mathilda II. Marvin will be married TO DR..
Medwin Ioale in 81. Bartholomew's Protestant
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

Mrs Robert Hoe, OF No. II East Thirty -sixth-st.'
yesterday afternoon gave reception with music.
Mrs. Hoe was assisted I'm receiving by her daugh-
ters Mrs. Evans Mrs. Leon Marie Mrs Ernest
Trow Carter and Miss Ruth Hoe The musical part
of the entertainment was contributed by MISS
Maude Morgan, who played several selections on
the violin Miss Linn. who played the piano, ana
Miss McDougall. meZZo- soprano. who sang.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

Last evening Ex-Governor and Mrs. Levi p Nor
ton entertained at dinner at their home, No sSi
Fifth-ave.. in honor OF Miss Mary Gardiner daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Terry Gardiner OF this
city, and granddaughter of Bishop and Mrs Will
lam Croswe Doane of Albany. The guests. who
Numbered thirty. were young people.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

There was no break yesterday In the holiday
entertainments for the children who have not yet
finished their studies or lessons and have yet to
make their formal bow in society. One OF the pleas
ant Incidents in the afternoon was cotillon given
by Mrs William Barclay Parsons. at her home NO.
55 Fifth-ave.. for her younger granddaughter
Miss Sylvia Parsons not yet out in society. Mrs:
Frederic C;aatin gave a Christmas tree party and
dance for her children yesterday afternoon at her
home Fifth-aVe and FIfty-third-st.. and Mrs. j.
Harry Alexandra gave a party for her son, J. Harry
Alexandra at her home. No. 10 West Thrty-sec-
ond-st
New-York tribune., 1899-12-29

The first of the Cinderella cotillons set OF
dances for young people given at Dodworths
under the chaperonage of Mrs. s. Charles Welsh.
Mrs Horace S. Ely Mrs. Arthur l. Root, Mrs.
George T. johnson. Mrs David o. Haynes, Mrs
James Baird Mrs. Ebenezer Sturgis Mason, Mrs:
William A. Parke. Mrs. James X. o. Sherwood and
Mrs Charles n. Van Brunt. took place last nignt.
There was a full attendance OF members, and a
buffet supper AT midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
The Maine Register for 1899. 1900 Now Out.

a representative of Grenville NJ Don
gusta distributing to subscribers the copy
Of the Maine Register for IS9s-lspo This
Valua BILE book is a necessity of his daily
life to every business and professional
man in the State. and as usual, will be
found the most used book in every Of
fee. All its old features have been re-
tanned and new ones added. No pains
have been spared to make the statistics
complete and reliable. United States Of
iicialS, members of the fifty-sixth Con
gress. State, county and town officials are
all carefully given. 1t has been the aim
to fully cover all important interests-in
fact to make the Register a progressive
history of the State of Maine. Such a
book is of great value in the home libra
ry and In our schools as well as in the
office of the business and professional
man. There are few men, women or
children of intelligence in the State who
do not at some time during the year
have occasion to look up matters con-
nected with some one or more of our 423
towns, 20 cities and nearly 100 planta-
tons. In fact no one can afford to get
along without the Maine Register. Price
postpaid, $500. Grenvile NJ. Donham,
Publisher, 1S5 Middle ST., Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
TWO BAD LEAKS.
Water Main Breaks and Causes Journals
Edition TO Be Delayed.

The water mains on Water street.
Wednesday night. caused the Water Com
pany considerable bother The first leak
was in front of the postoffice ana was
caused by about three inches of the lead
blowing out Of a joint. II occasioned d
bad leak, the water at times bubbling
up three or four inches through the nav
ing.
The water had to be shut Off and as a
result the typesetting machines OF the
journal were shut down. The Journal
lost four hours OF composition ana much
Geographic matter Of interest was neces
sarily left out OF the paper The water
was not turned on again early enough
to have the forms on the press in time
and the papers were a little late in reach
ing the subscribers. While the electric
light plant is being repaired the presses
have to be run by steam and the limo
types by water power.
Soon after repairing the leak in the
main pipe another leak made itself man
fest in a joint of a service pipe a few
feet south Of the first leak. The work
men at once set at work and repaired it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
Death Of Alfred +. Turner.

Alfred +. Turner died rather sudden
~ at the home of G. W. f. Williams on
the West River road in Sidney, Thurs
day morning. Mr.. Turner came to
Maine, some weeks ago, to pass his
vacation and try and regain his health.
He had been i'll with consumption for
some time but his death was not look
ed for 50 soon.
He was Al years of age and is sur
vived by wife, who was with him at
his death. He is well-known through
this section as a mechanical expert. He
set up the big Journal press and was
later connected with the Campbell
Press Go. Of New York.
The funeral will be held from Mr.
Williams house, Sunday afternoon at
| o'clock and the interment will be
made in the Sidney cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
MANY THINGS TO SETTLE.
Work Of Rines' Mil Cannot Be Commenced
for Some Time.

The work of matchmaking Rines'
Hill has not yet commenced although it
has been decided that the work will be
done this summer. Just when 1t will be
entered upon is hard to say but prob
ably not before the first Of next month.
1t is rather hot to work on the hill now
and then there are many little matters
to be arranged before the work can be
commenced.
The city will not start on its work until
the Electric Road moves its track over. II
is planned to have this go over abou.
three feet. 1t will be set as far over as
possible and kept from private properly.
To do this there Is a lot Of red tape to 90
through with.
First Of all, the Electric Road managers
must confer with the Maine Central man
agement and ask for approval of the
change of the crossing. The moving over
of the track will necessitate the chang
ing of the frogs on Water street. After
comforting with the Maine Central IL IL
probable that il win send one Of its en-
gineers down to look over the ground II
his report Is satisfactory the desired per
mission will be given and this part Of
the work can be commenced
Thus far everything will be smooth
sailing without a doubt but there are
property owners along the east side OF
the road who will have to grant permits.
sion to set the poles on their land If this
Is given the work can be commenced. II
VIII probably begin at Water street and
go upward. 1t will necessarily be SLOW.
one frog will have to be taken up at a
time and that between trains and the
trips OF the electric cars. II will be slow
work When the frogs are in. the work
OF reiaying the track on the hill will
commence. This will be done one rail az
a time and will be done 50 as not To In
convenience the travel at all.
AS soon as the Electric Railroad has a
good start on It's work the city Will com
mence. The street will be torn up fran
the journal Office to the railroad track
ana all paved. Then from the railroad |
track up the hill. the street will he |
torn up and the ditch made along the
side Of the hill by the stone wall. Win
his completed the work of macadamizlne
VIII proceed ana be rushed 10 cnnnIatton
before the frost comes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

that the company should be inspected
at l.3o o'clock by Adjutant General
Richards, but as that officer was I'M
avoidably detained elsewhere the in
spection was conducted by General
White
The boys went through the ordeal
like veterans and won many words of
praise by their soldierly bearing and
neat appearance
After dismissal came the sports.
The 100-yard dash was won by Ser
geant Metcalf. In the three legged
race Henry Trask and Walter Savage
were the winners. The relay race was
a tie between two teams. one being
composed of Henry Trask, Walter
Savage, Calvin Johnson and Jack
Hyde, and the other, Tom Rerran,
Metcalf. Mcnamara and Hichborn
Tom Berran and Wayne Savage gave
their rooster fight act. These events
We're productive of lots Of sports, both
vi tiit NiSlttTS anu tnt contestants.
Following the sports came the pref
ty ceremony of guard mount, at 4
o'clock. This is one of the prettiest
manoeuvres of the day. and was ex-
ecuted without a hitch from beginning
to end.
The dress parade, which was called
for 545. was postponed until after the
arrival Of General Richards. 1t was
nearly that hour when the general
drove into camp, accompanied by his
daughter. and also by Major Taylor
and party from the United States ar
senal. Mayor Lane and wife of this
city, We're also guests of the cadets.
supper was served for the guests in
the mess house after which the boys
came out for dress parade, accompa-
MED by the drum corps. Many of
the visitors had gone home, but in so
doing they missed n most fitting finale
of 4 great day-a day which, by the
way, will be remembered by the ca
diets for years TO come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

ter Of work at the hospital, Wednes
day morning Private Rand reported
with a lame foot, having been stepped
,1pon by a comrade in arms and was
treated with hot bandages and ben
zoin. Recovery was speedy, and he
was able to go out on guard in the af
ternoon. Private Buber cut his finger,
Wednesday afternoon, and came in for
treatment with busting powder and
gauZe bandages. The record reported
reveals the fact that Surgeon Tuell is
uniformly successful in all cases, for it
matters not whether the remedy be a
uuinine pill or bandage for sore
finger, the result of treatment is al
ways Indicated by the word "improv-
ed
The surgeon himself came in for a
little joke, Thursday. 1t seems that
he has not kept his tent as clean as he
might have done and some of his
ly boxed and labelled. The maid was
a Japanese doll and was accompanied
by the following note:
Me can washee dishee, cleanee alice
samee. cleanee up tent alice samet
Mclean man. Me come to stay with
the little doctor boy. No go back t.
China any more, at all-had decided
symptoms of "nostalgia"-had t.
Gomez alice same to little doctor. II,
! cure me all right. Cali me Tommy
| Tuell.
Soon after dinner visitors began t,
arrive, and there must have been 20
people on the camp ground to witnes.
| the festivities. 1t had been intended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
WILL REMAIN AWAY.
Fred Britt Again Drunk George Fisher Goes
to Hotel McFadden.

Fred Britt was in the police court
yesterday morning. for intoxica ton. He
mas only been out of Jail about two
weeks. The police We're informed.
Wednesday night, that Britt was drunk.
lhey started out in pursuit of him and
found him hidden in the burdocks on the
wharf If he had gone two feet farther
east he would have received a ducking
ana possibly never come up to bother the
pollce He was completely covered up
ana would not have been found If the DO
lice had not been hunting for him.
In court Judge Andrews told him to ga
up on the hill for four months He OBJ.
1ected 10 this and asked for permission
70 leave town for that length of time.
rms permission was no sooner asked for
than granted and Britt started out at a
hVeiy gait to foot ii out of town
George Fisher. who was disrobed Of his
brothers clothing in the police station.
Wednesday night. and created such a
disturbance because his own cIothes
We're substituted. came up smiling ana
was promptly semitic Jail for M DAVIS. He
sald mat the overcoat, hat ana stove he
SOLD We're given to him by his, brother.
AS there was no contradiction 10 his
story the charge of larceny was dis.
missed. et' "-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

the last guest had departed is it to be
wondered at that the boys We're tired
and wanted to go to bed?
Every boy in camp was intensely
awe to the importance of the occa-
sion and the fact that they We're to
have 4 real general, who wore the
straps, seemed to make them actually
taller than they really We're They
have been improving every day in
their evolutions, but their work,
Thursday. approached nearly to ma
chine-lille regularity, and when at
guard mount they would swing into
sets of tours or into line, every man
was where he should be.
The early part of the day passed in
the same way as usual, for the special
programme of events was reserved I'M
til afternoon. The rife teams went
over to the range and made a number
Of perforations i'll the target. some of
them right in the centre. For the first
team, Clifford scored 4; Hysom, 0;
Steward. 3; Heath, .; total, Il. The
second team could not touch the record
of the first. scoring only G. Savage
scored 4; Rand. ,: Hichborn. 0; and
Dunn o. Gardiner Heath shot for the
first time and scored n bullseye. If
he keeps in that way he has great pos
siblities ahead as marksman.
Surgeon Tuell had quite little fiut-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
CAMP RICHARDS.
Grand Day Of the Augusta
Cadets Encampment.
Adj. Gen. Richards and Other Distin-
guished Guests Entertained.
Ihe Young Soldiers Acquit Themselves NobIy
and Make Royal Hosis.

There were some tired boys at Camp
Richards. last night, and it is doubtful
if any music ever sounded sweeter
than did taps" to the ears of the
drowsy youngsters i'm blue, or if beds
within the little cluster of tents in
Knowles field.
All day long, from the time the suns
first rays kissed the Augusta hilltops
until he beamed a warm good night in
the west and the stars came twinkling
out. the boys had been on the uui yiye
with the excitement attendant upon
AdJutant Generals day, and when the
last drill had been gone through and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
The Merry Old Maids"

On Wednesday of this week, Miss
Sanborn of Ben Venue, entertained a
party of 10 ladies each of whom s,iIt
bears her fathers name. Well-known
names many Of them are: Miss Mary
Snow. Miss Eliza Mayo Miss Ellen
Hamlin, Miss Sarah Hamlin, Miss NJ
+. Norton. Miss Margie Allen, Miss
Ellen Long. Miss Ella Barton and Miss
Mary Shaw.
Miss Sanborn is a delightful hostess,
Ben Venue beautiful beyond descrip
ton. The day on the heights and the
walk home by moonlight will long be
remembered by those who style them
selves The Merry Old Maids"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
TO know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. have given away
over ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine: and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thou
sands OF hopeless cases. Asthma. Bron
chits, Hoarseness and all diseases Of the
Throat. Chest and Lungs are surely
cured by it. Call on Bowditch Web
ster. Augusta; c. II. Became, Gardiner
s. s. Lightbody, Waterville, druggists,
and get a free trial bottle. Regular size
Zoe and 81, Every bottle guaranteed, Or
nrice refunded auglS, 21,23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
Still More Counierieitinq.

The secret service has unearthed anOth :
er band of counterfeiters and secured a
large quantity of bogus bills. which are
SO cleverly executed that the average
person would never suspect them of be-
ing spurious. Things of great value are
always selected by counterfeiters for i'm
ter's Stomach Bitters which has many
imitators but no equals for Indigestion.
dyspepsia. constipation, nervousness and
general debility. The Bitters sets things
stomach is in good order 1t makes good
blood and plenty of it. In this manner
the Bitters get at the seat of streng tn
and vitality. and restore vigor to the
weak and debilitated. Beware of coun.
terfeiters when buying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
Use Aliens Foot. Ease in Your Gloves.

A lady writes: II shake Aliens Foot
Ease into my gloves and rub a little on
my hands. 1t saves my gloves by absorb
ing perspiration. 1t Is a most dainty
toilet powder" Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes easy. Always use !;
to break in new shoes. 1t keeps the fee,
cool and comfortable. We invite the at
tention of physicians and nurses to the
absolute purity of Aliens Foot-Ease All
drug and shoe stores sell it. 25c Sam
pie sent free. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie NOV ~ Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

Attention is called TO the advertise
ment of the Shaw Business College.
appearing in another column. This is
q thoroughly up-to-date school. en-
bracing four colleges. located in Port
land. Augusta, Bangor and Houlton
1t has recently added a department of
biography. If any young. man or
woman desires to improve his or her
condition in life, they will do well if
they enter this school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

Private Sexton, who was on the sick
list. Tuesday and Wednesday. report
ed for duty, Thursday: also Gardiner
Heath, who has been afflicted with an
attack of homesickness.
The boys are under obligations to
Hon. II. NJ. Heath for some delicious
ice cream for Thursday nights supper
and to r. F. Gooch for a watermelon
of goOdly propOrtions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

There was not a great deal of bust
ness on the street, yesterday afternoon,
as many of the merchants and clerks
were at the races. One store was
closed to allow the clerks and proprie-
tors to go. There were a good number
Of farmers in town and they did a good
deal of trading in the morning and at
tended the races in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
Fire in the Night Lunch Cart.

There was a slight blaze In the night
lunch cart at the corner of Oak and
Thursday evening, caused by the ig-
milton of gasolene which had leaked
from the stove. A few dipperS of wa
ter extinguished the blaze before it
had gained much Roadway, but it was
q narrow escape from more serious re-
suits. The corner of the cart outside
shows the effects of the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

The sun more than poured its rays
down. Yesterday afternoon. 1t was the
warmeSt afternoon for a long time,
and but few afternoons of the summer
have been warmer. At 100 o'clock it
was so in the shade on Bowman street
where there was a good breeze from
the river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

The people who have been wearing
wraps for several days past discarded
them yesterday morning. for 1t was the
warmest morning of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
Toniqht's Band Concert.

There Is to be another of those delight
full band concerts by the Augusta Cadet
band in Monument park. this evening,
at 7.30 O'Clock. If it is pleasant there
will surely be a good crowd for the con-
certs are excellent and are drawing in
creasing crowds. The following is the
programmed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

Everett Lewis is clerking at Brooks
hardware store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

Large numbers Of visitors are about
the Capitol, these days. They are mostly
people who come down on the boat and
while waiting for the train visit Names
Capitol AS a rule they are delighted
with the place and many remark at the
contrast here with other Capitols where
the rooms are kept locked and visitors
are not able to roam at will about the
building as they are here. The courtesy
of the clerks is also very noticeable here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

The following corporations filed certif-
Gates of incorporation with the secretary
of State, yesterday:
American Gem Company organized at
Portland for the purpose of dealing In
precious stones with 500 900 capital sock,
President, Harry p. Sweetser Of;
treasurer. Clarence A, Hight Of.
Certificate approved. Aug. II, 1899
The N. A. Clark Manufacturing Supply
Company organized at Portland for the
stock iron, metals. rubber etc. with
$780, 900 capital stock, of which nothing Is
paid in. The officers are: President, N
A. Clark of Brockton. Mass; treasurer
n. A. Clark of Brockton. Mass. Certifi-
cate approved, July %, 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

This week Game Warden Walter l.
Neal has closed up the fishways at Mon
tague dam The last salmon went up
about week ago. This rs the third sea-
son that Mr.. Neal has had charge of af-
fairs at Montague. He-has made arrests
every year. and every man he has
brought before the coufts has been con-
victed and paid his fine. He says that
the new law allowing fishermen to drift
nets i'm the river for As hours every week,
is proving very satisfactory. Though few
salmon have been caught the fishermen
have enjoyed the sport very much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18

The secretary of States office is send
ing out notifications for the return of the
corporations which have not yet sent in
their returns for the year Of 1895.
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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-02-24

Newspaper Excursion Abroad.

Arrangements have been perfect
ed with Thomas Cock s. Son by which
these noted tourists will take charge
of the trip Of the National Editorial
Association to Europe. May 3lst of
this year, returning July 22nd. The
trip will include Switzerland, Hol-
land, Germany, France, and England
(the regular $3.50 tour will be of SO
days duration. and at the very low
rate OF $3.50 each person, which inclu-
DIES payments OF all necessary bills
from the time Of leaving New York
until returning. All newspaper peo-
pie and members OF their families are
eligible to 60 on this trip, and will be
given full particulars by writing to
the Corresponding Secretary of the
N. T.. A.. }. NJ. Page, J~crseyville III.
Exchanges pleace copy. asking other
papers to do the same. In this way q
large territory will be covered. and
the trip abroad be an assured sue
css.-Clarksdale Challenge.
We hardly think we will be able to
take the contemplated trip across the
great deep this year. But hope ere
long to visit London to look after a
legacy of $50, 900, 900 which was left in
the bank OF England many, many
years ago by our grandfather to his
heirs In America. When We get our
share of the estate we will then give
the sold Reliable" away and retire
to private life and enjoy the few re-
naming years in a quiet and peace
ful way as best we can.