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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20

ALMA.

Horace T. Root has returned from
Portland, to Capt W. Parsons.
Rev. and Mrs Frank Jones and their
son Burr Will spend part of their vaca-
ton IN Boothbay.
Miss Belle Card is at home. having
returned from Providence, r. l.
Miss Florence White, daughter of
Professor White. is to enter Mount
Holyoke college. beginning with the
fall term.
A large and very enjoyable reception
was given. Tuesday evening, by Rev.
and Mrs. Charles Fl. Williams, it be
irg the fifth anniversary of their mar
riagc. Among those present were Rev.
4. c. Norris, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
Woodbridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert y.
,, Erskine. Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Wood
bridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Par
sons. Mr. and Mrs. John Peaslee. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank l.. Weeks, Joseph b.
Parsons, Miss Parsons, Gen. Winfield
S. Choate of Augusta. Miss Choate,
Miss Belle Card Mrs. Perez Jones,
Forrest Hayward. Miss Hayward, Mrs.
Thomas A. Simpson. Miss Simpson. Mrs
Bedfield ErSkine. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Erskine. Henry F. Mckeever, Miss
Campbell. II. T. Root, Miss Maud Par
sons, and Miss Ethel II. Porter. Many
useful and valuable gifts We're present
ed to the hosts. A collation. was served
after which the evening was spent in
social intercourse and music.
Gen. w. S. Choate is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. T.. d. Baker of Newcastle.
Miss Erskine of East Boston. is visit
irg Mrs. Jerusha Erskine.
Mr.. Trask is at Mrs. Bedfield Frs
lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
SERIOUS BICYCLE ACCIDENT.
Miss Margaret Firth of Bangor, Has
Her Skull Crushed.

Bangor, Me-. July 19.-Miss Margaret
Firth, aged 13, had her skull crushed,
Tuesday afternoon, while riding her
bicycle on Hammond Street hill, Ban
gor. She was coasting and turned to
speak to a companion. By SO doing
she lost control of her wheel and it
dashed down the hill at a terrific rate.
1t went over a pile of bricks several
feet high and nearly feet across the
top. The momentum had not decreas-
ed and the bicycle dashed into tele-
phone pole.
Miss Firth was thrown against the
pole striking her head just over her
forehead. She was picked up uncon-
scious and carried to a physicians Of
flee. With another doctor he worked
over her for an ..our without being able
to restore consciousness and she was
taken to the hospital. Wednesday, af-
:ernoon she was little better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
TROY. N. Y. RACES.
Mack g. and Joe Giles Take 224 Trot and
222 Pace from Favorites.

Troy. n. ", July 19.-About 1000 per-
sons witnessed the second days rae
ing of the Central New York Circuit at
Rensselaer, park. today. The weather
was fine and the track in excellent
condition. Annihilator was a strong
favorite in the first race. the IA class
trot. but succumbed to Mack B. Joe
Giles, an outsider in the betting took
the 222 pace race in stright heats. The
results:
The 2.24 class, trot, purse $500. Mack
g. first; Annihilator, second; best time,
2.21A.
The go pace, purse $500. Joe Giles.
first Mary Shawhan, second; best
time, 2.16A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
London Market Is Much Improved.

London. July 19.-The nervousness
and dread that have characterized the
markets for some time past are rapid
" disappearing with confirmation of
the welcome news of President krug-
er's franchise concessions. Under this
influence consols rallied, today, and
money was easier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
STUDENT MOOSE KILLERS HERE

Gregg Clarke and T.. II. Wells of the
Grimmery Preparatory school. Wash
ington, Ct. with a party of students
were at Kineo on Thursday and Friday
on their way to Coucomgomoc lake
for their annual outing. This is their
fifth trip to this district, and they VIII
remain all summer, taking advantage
of the Maine vacation privilege which
allows deer to be Killed in September
Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
GERMANS ECLIPSE ALL RIVALS.
BY Prince Heny's Visit Germans Secure Con.
cession To Build Railroad.

Vancouver. II. q. July 19-Accordlng 10
advices from Korea. Prince Henry OF
Prussia was informed by the Emperor
that he had a vivid perceptions OF the
position occupied by Germany and that
any advice given by, the dis tinguished
visitor would he carried out. Among tne
more tangible results of the lrfncc's visit
is the question Of the concession to build
the Seoul-Gensan Railway in which
Americans Russians ana Germans We're
competitors. The PROSPECTS of The Ger
mans It is now said eclipse those nt their
rivals The British government has de
ciCnd the retroccdc the city of Snam-
Chuon to China. accepting monetary con
pensation instead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20

Daniel Mclaughlin of Ledge. n. B.,
had two fingers badly lacerated at the
power house of the Electric Railway
at Calais. Tuesday night, by coming
in contact with some dangerous ma
chinery while it was in motion. The
accident is said to have been caused
by carelessness on the part of fellow
workman in starting the machinery be-
fore the proper time. Mr.. McLaugh-
lin was obliged to seek surgical aid and
had both fingers removed. He is en-
ployed as night engineer in the power
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
Rev. Or. E. E. Murphy Honored.

Halifax. n. s., July ia letter re-
ceived at the Arch Episcopal residence
from Pope Leo XIII appoints Rev. DR..
+. +. Murphy vicar general of the do
cese of Nova Scotia and Bermuda, an
apostolic potentary of the second
class. The dignity is held by few in
America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
HUDSON BASKET COLLECTION.
Fine Specimens of Indian Work Re
ceived at the National Museum.

Washington, July 19.-The national
museum through the bureau of eth
nology, has just received from Califor-
MIA the entire Hudson collection of In
dian basket work. The museum col
lection is now not only the finest in the
world but one which can never be
duplicated as basket making is already
a dying art among the Indians. The
Hudson collection numbers about 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
TORONTO LADIES DROWNED.
Miss Stills and Nurse Swept Down Moon
Chute by Current.

Bracebridse Ont. July 19.-Two To;
ronto ladies. Miss Sils. an invalid, and
her nurse, Miss Phillips, who had been
residing at Bala. We're drowned in the
Moot river, yesterday. They were out In
a rowboat and Venturing too near the
mouth of the Moon chute We're caught b.
the current and swept down the chute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
LUTHERAN CONFERENCE.

Portland, Me, July 19.-The quarter
Of New England was continued at the
Lutheran church in this city, today.
There were addresses by Rev. J. A
Bernhad of Quincy, Mass, and Rev. A.
O. Henry of Fitchburg, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
BUT LITTLE CHANGE.
New Men Being Received 10 Replace Strikers
by Cleveland Roads.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 19-Therc was
little change in the street ear strike stu
alton here. today. Cars We're being run
a. irregular intervals on nearly all Of the
lines.
No violence had been reported since
early last night, when a switch was blown
up on Murray Hin by the explosion OF Il
big charge Of dynamite. President Ever
EFT OF the Big Consolidated CO.. declared
that he was well pleased with The situa-
ton today. He asserted that men were
constantly arriving from other cities to
take the places of strikers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
BUTLER MAKES NEW RECORD.

Ottumwa. Ia. July 19.-Three thousand
persons attended the l.. \. w. National
bridge. broke the worlds record for a
mile. single paced. making it in 2.ol Is.
In the mile professional national cham
pionship. paced by two singles. Tom But
Ter won in ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
LOOKING FOR SETTLEMENT.
Striking lynn Mill fremen Ask Tor Conference
With the Manufacturers.

Fall River. Mass. July 9-The striking
mill fircmcn have asked tho manufac-
turcrs FOR conference ana ii is supposed
they are willing to meet tae manufac-
turers half way. The terms offered by
some of the mills were accepted by the
Union. today, men being allowed to stay
AT work in mills that agreed 10 pay over
II cents an hour, although the original
demand Of the strikers was fOr !. ccntss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK.
DEDIIAM.

+. P. Gilmore was in town on business,
Saturday.
F W. Fogg Of Otis, has bought Mrs. S.
d. EldridgcS place.
Mrs. Nellie Il. Turner and son Ernest
are visiting Mrs Turner's sister in Otls.
DR. Waiter 4. Hunt or Bangor, mas been
called to see Miss IutZ Burrill who is
suffering with organic heart trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

on Saturday the Pollock Rip light
ship, which has been undergoing r.
pairs at New Bedford. was replaced on
its station in Vineyard sound. and re-
lief lightship No. S. which has been
temporarily marking the spot, has been
Withdrawn. and on Sunday was taken
to Sow and Pigs station. where she will
be moOred. pending repairs to the reg
ular lightship belonging to that station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
4 MYSTERIOUS EPIDEMIC.
People and Cattle on Island of Goth
land Dying From Strange Disease.

Stockholm, July ia mysterious
epidemic which has recently been pre-
vailing among the cattle on the island
of Gothland has spread to the human
beings in the district and a large num-
Der of patients have been admitted TO
the hospitals. Some Of the cases are
extremely difficult to diagnose. Cat
tie are dying by hundreds throughout
the island as a result of the epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
THE UNTOLD MIsERIES

That arise from the Errors Of Youth or Exccsees
OF mature years and all Diseases and Weakhesscs
OF Men, from whatever cause arising, can l,e allie
Waited and Cured. Read :" The Diagnosticlln;
or know myself Manual, q vn'ic Mccum for Mem
only, who seek for True Principles. q Treatment;
Price, fifty cents but sent free. SEALED, for LX
DAYS address, THE PEABODY MEDICAL INSfi-
TUTE, No. Bulfnch Street. Boston. Mass; con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
HIS ONE THOUGHT.
Admiral Dewey Longs For
the Hills of Vermont.
Given Splendid Welcome to Austria
by the Vienna Press.
Twill Be Placed in Category With DeRuyter'
Nelson and Tegetthon."

St Adams, VT, July Ex-Governor
Smith received a letter. today, from
Admiral Dewey. dated May 10, at Ma
Mia The admiral states that his one
thought is to get to the hills of Yer
mont as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
CHICAGO STRIKES SETTLED.
Brewers and Boiler Makers Accept
Terms and Will Return TO Work.

Chicago, July l9.-The Chicago brew
cries and their striking workmen have
come to a wage agreement and all the
breweries re-opcned. today. While the
weeks pay is reduced the hour pay is
slightly increased.
The proprietors Of four Of the large
boiler shops whose employees are out
on a strike. have agreed TO grant the
demands of the strikers. 1t Is believ-
ed by the latter that by Monday all the
boiler makers will return to work on
the wage scale they demanded, 30
cents an hour, on cight-hour day and
half holiday on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
FOR THE OUILAN0ERS.
Transva1l voIksraad Adops Furthe' Articles Of
the Franchise Law.

Pretoria. July 19.-The Volksraad has
adopted further articles of the fran
chise law enabling sons of Outlanders
to become naturalized at the age of 10
and to obtain the franchise five years
thereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
\ MILE IN l.3l FLAT.

Washington. July hillary Elkes Of
Glens Falls. y. ". The middle distance
champion bicycle rider u America, to-
day. covered a mile in Isl Fat, thus low
ering The record for that distance held ny
Eddie McDuffee Of Boston. uf Isl %. lie
was paced by a motor quGG operated by
Henry FOUrnic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
ANOTHER DEATH FROM LOCKJAW

Rockville, Conn, July 19-Frederick
Schneider, aged 20 years. died. early this
morning, from lockjaw. On July 4,
Schneider accidentally discharged into the
palm of his hand a blank cartridge. Ih'
wound did not heal. tetanus developed
and death came, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20

NORWEGIAN
REPORTED

THE NORWEGIAN REPORTED
WRECKED.
Halifax. n. S, July 19.-There is a
rumor here. tonight. that the Allan
Line steamer Norwegian is ashore at
Trepassey, n. f., but no verifcation
Of it is obtainable. S. Cunard & Co,
Halifax, agents of the Allan Line, have
received no adVices of a wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
Other Domestic Poris.

CITY ISLAND-July 10. bound
south, sch Abbe Bowker, Gardiner,
Ne.
VINEYARD HAVEN-July 10, ar.
sch James Gray. Augusta for New
London.
Psd sch NJ V 3 Chase. Savannah for
Bath; Samuel Dillaway, Kennebec for
Boston.
BOSTON-July 49, SID sch Fortune,
KCnncbCc and Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

PORTLAND-July 10. cid. brig Cab
rifle, Mundy. St John. y &; schs Gold
en- Sheaf Chandler, kennebec.
BATH-July 10, ar, schs Young
Brothers. Boston, Horatio L Baker,
do Bertha Dean, do; Il + Pettigrew
do: Manchester Haynes, Boston;
Minter. Boston.
Cid, schs + Allen. Philadelphia;
Addic Charlson, do; John ] Hanson,
Washington; Daylight. do; Elm City
Boston: Carrie Norton, do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20

Imports to China from the United
States were valued at 81, $4,000 in 1897
and at SlI9ll 900 in 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20
NO MEETING HELD.

Paris. July 19-The Venezuelan commits
sion did not meet. today. as lntehdeu
but will meet on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-20

WESTERN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Chicago. July 19-The Western tennis
championship reverted to Carr B. Neel,
today. when he defeated Kreigh Collins
III the championship round of the tourna,
Nom nj Kenwood. in a closely contested
match. The score was ga, 6-3, 6-3.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12

and navy have ben obtained, but the ex- traordinary demands of the government failed to exert any such influence upon the market as would have ordinarily followed them
 "The number of failures and assignments in the wool manufacture have been larger probably than in any previous year since the panic of 1857.
 "These many disasters among wooen mills are not due merely to the bad busi- ness conditions of the current year. They are the continuation of a series of years of short business at less than living prices. In the year and a half since the new tariff be- came operative the imports have been the smallest in quantity for fifty years and not of a character to disturb the market for staple goods.
 "The years experience has again sharply raised the question whether 1t is not possi- ble by concerted action to provide and en- force some remedy for the vicious methods Of business which have crept into the trade. There is no valid reason why a contract should not be a contract in this industry as binding and as final as in any other.
 Foreign goods are no longer a serious element in the market situation except as a few of those eighteen months old impor- tation may be still unsold''
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
LYNCHING FOLLOWED.
Negro Outraged White Woman and
 Was Mobbed.

Raleigh, N. C., January 11.-A special to the News and Observer from Gufburg says Mrs. Nancy Welsh, most excellent white widow lady and mother of five chill dren, residing about three miles from Har- pers Cross Roads in Chatham county, was outraged and murdered about o'clock yes terday afternoon by Henry Jones, a black negro. Jones was a desperate character about 35 years old. Mrs Welch had beeen visiting her son-in-law, Mir. Jones, and as she did not return home at night, search was made and her body found about fifty yards from the public road and her throat cut. The alarm was given, search made and the negro found at his home near Richmond this morning about o'clock. He confessed his guilt and was taken back to the scene of the murder and hanged by an unknown party of fifty men.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
Jones' Sisters Pistol

Robert Jones, yellow negro, found a pistol lying loose around his sisters house. The weapon looked so useless and un- servieeable to Robert, lying up there on the mantle peace, doing nothing but collecting dust and rust. And to Robert, who belongs to the thrifty race, such idleness grated on his nerves. So much so, that he resolved to put the pistol into action Robert being a man of deeds and not of words. didn't tell his sister of his laudable resolution. but quietly pocketed the shooting iron and started for the city. There he met with Will Prince who agreed to keep the pistol for while, in return for which he gave Robert $2 to use for a similar period with a promise of another exchange at a later date. Commercial activity, is much better than action of the trigger, anyhow" unused Robert, 'and certainly much safer" kS
 Judge Feagin thought it best to let the grand jury pass on the case
 Will Prince will be tried this morning for receiving stolen property, The last that has been heard of Jones' sisters pistol Prince sold it to another fellow for $5 It's further history will be traced up this morn ing.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
CHARGES OF BRIBERY.
Senator Whiteside Claims He Accepted
 Money From Candidate Clarke.

Helena, Mont January 11-A grand jury was called today in the district court to investigate the charges of bribery made by State Senator Whiteside yesterday when he turned over to the committee $SO,0O0 in bills of the size of $1, ,OOO each, declaring he had secured them from the representative of w. A. Clarke, of Butte, candidate for United States senator. Whiteside testified that his object was to get this money from the Clarke people and then expose their methods. MT. Clarke seconded the request for grand jury and declares he will be able to prove the whole thing a conspiracy on the part of his enemies. The grand jury will meet Saturday and begin it's work.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
APPEAL FOR WIDOWS.
Gen. Wheeler Urges Enactment of Spe-
 cial Pension Bill.

Washington, January u.-General Wheeler appeared before the house committee on pensions to-day and made a fervent appeal for a special pension bill giving the widows and relatives of those who fell at Santiago and other battles of the Spanish war an amount commensurate with the gallantry of those who lost their lives. General Wheeler spoke of the sacrifices and hard ships through which our forces had passed and in particular recited the brillancy of their move up San Juan Hill. He paid a high tribute to Colonel Haskill, one of the officers who died after returning to this country, and to Captain Gridley, of the Olympia; Ensign Bagley, Colonel Hamilton, Major Forse, Captain Dickinson and others whose widows and relatives it is proposed to pension at a sum greater than that al- lowed by the general pension law.
 After hearing General Wheeler, the mat ter was referred to a special committee to report general plan dealing with the sub feet.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
Hitch Them Next Time

John Biocuto, white left his horse stand ing in the street unhitched and unattended A street car came along and struck the ami nal. Said horse was unused to going up against the Birmingham street cars. so he ran away, with wagon attached. Judge Feagin urged Biocuto to buy a hitch rein with a S3 fine
 Charles Gardro, of sable complexion, also left his horse standing in the street un- hitched The animal, proud of it's freedom gamboled up the street, inficting serious consternation, but no damage to the pedes- trains. The law doesn't like to see beasts have too much fun in the streets, so Char ley had to pay $3 to placate the city's in- dignity.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
BALL PROSPECTS
 ARE VERY HAZY
How Far Negotiations Have Pro-
 gressed a Mystery
HINT THAT MONEY IS NEEDED
or Who Can Tell What Plans, if Any, Have Been
 Formulated.

It has been said that Birmingham is to have professional ball the coming season.
 Perhaps it is, but the team of pennant chasers seems at present to be hidden in the haze of obscurity. The information has been published that a manager has been signed and that the present time he was engaged in selecting a team from the nu- merous ball tossers who aspire to wear the uniform of the magic city.
 Now comes the intelligence that the ex- chequer is. not over full and that a depleted treasury must be refiled ere the fans need begin limbering up their vocal organs pre- paratory towards four months shouting Just how much of the greasy greenbacks is required is not apparent out it has been ln- imated that the amount will approximate Sl,OOO The burning question of the hour is, Where is 1t coming from?" The repeti- ton of the echo is the only sound heard on the breeze.
 The question of grounds has been solved
 The Birmingham Traction company has agreed to construct a suitable park on it's North Birmingham electric line, build a capacious grandstand and bleachers, and can easily handle the crowds.
 President Robert Baugh, of last years club, was seen by an Age-Herald reporter yesterday, but was as much in the dark concerning next years projects as the gen eral public He has heard nothing from Secretary Eaton in some weeks and was not aware of the amount needed to equip and place in the field a club for next seas son. He admitted that some money might be required, but just how much he could not say.
 It Is hoped that the matter will not be allowed to fall through after so much pro- gress has been made, and it is yet believed that the cash will be raised and that Bir- mingham will be represented on the grassy diamond.
 With the compact league proposed and with such man as Frank Haler in charge of the team, the promoters should not only be able to break even on the venture, but a cash balance should be on hand when the season closes The local club came out all right last year and the circuit then con- tained some towns which would not sup pert the Boston team if played there.
 On the home grounds Birmingham made money, and with the circuit suggested for 1899, the team should prove good invest ment.
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
Another Trust Eorming

New York, January 1.-The Evening Post says: "A movement is in progress for a consolidation of the interests of the lead ing American manufacturers of gas and electric light fixtures. The value of the total annual output of these fixtures in the United States is about $6,0O0000. The plans involve about eighteen manufacturing con- cerns, representing about 90 per cent of the total yearly output in the trade The sub stantial assets of these firms and compa- nes, without reckoning in the value of their good will, patterns, etc., are estimated at over S500O,00O
The age-herald., 1899-01-12
WOOL MANUFACTURERS.
Secretarys Report an Exhaustive Re-
 view of the Year.

Boston, January 1.-The thirty-fourth annual meeting of the National Wool Manu- facturers' Association was held here today. Vim. H. Halle was elected president; Benj. Phipps, treasurer; S. N. D. North, secre- tary.
 Secretary Norths report was an exhaus- tive review of the year.
 with all classes of mills" he says, ''it has been a year of small business, of much anxiety and often of hardship and embar- rassment The chief exceptions have been in mills where large orders for the army