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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
Smuggled Goods Seized.

While the soiled linen of the officers of
the Government transport Grant was
being delivered to the laundryman at the
dock yesterday the bundles were exam
ined by the customs inspectors for duti-
able goods. The search was rewarded by
the discovery of a valuable silk kimono
done up with the soiled socks of Captain
Buford The swell garment was seized
as smuggled goods and will be sold for
the benefit of the Government
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
SOLDIERS AT THE CHUTES.
Management Entertains the Idaho,
Wyoming and North Dakota
Rows

The volunteer soldiers from Idaho, wy
oming and North Dakota were enter
tanned Monday night at the Chutes. Six
teen hundred tickets were sent to the SOL
dier boys by the management through
the executive committee, and judging
from the crowded condition of the large
theater the capacity of which was we'll
taxed, every ticket found a willing taker.
The performers put extra vim into their
acts and the auimatoscope pictures show
ing the departure of the Morgan City and
scenes on the firing line, where Uncle
Sans boys put the enemy to flight,
brought forth great cheering.
The entire concessions were open and
free to all soldiers and were well pat
ronized by the guests.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
MANAGER FROHMAN ENGAGES
VERSATILE EDWIN STEVENS

INFORMATION has just reached
this city that Edwin Stevens, the
popular comedian and character
actor, has been engaged by Charles
Frohman to play the leading role in
"His Excellency, the Governor"
which has scored a tremendous run in
New York.
Mr.. Stevens left for the East with
the Henry Miller Company at the
close Of it's season at the Columbia,
and almost Immediately upon his ar
rival in the metropolis Manager Froh-
man, who had knowledge of the actors
ability, offered him an engagement,
which was accepted.
The play in which Mr.. Stevens Is
to star gives him every opportunity
to display his versatility. Local play
goers, among whom Mr Stevens en-
joys great popularity, will therefore
be delighted to learn of his success.
1t is probable that he will visit this
city before the expiration of the sea-
son, and his friends will have an
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
JOHN BARRETT
IS COMING TO
LECTURE HERE
Views of the Late Min
lister to Siam.
TO TALK OF THE ORIENT
HE WILL ADDRESS ALL OF THE
COMMERCIAL BODIES.
The Future of the Pacific Coast
States and the Orient Will Be
the Subject of His
Discourses.
HE WILL ADDRESS ALL OF TIL
COMMERCIAL BODIES.

Hon. John Barrett. late Minister to
Siam. will arrive in this city on or about
the 18th inst. and the commercial bodies
here are making arrangements to give
him a reception in keeping with his posi-
ton and intelligence. While here the
gentleman will deliver one or perhaps
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
needful notions

white cotton finishing braid. in a
variety of patterns, yards to a
PlC(C ~ c1plCSC
a very good quality of whalebone,
dozen in q bunch, good value at 10c,
but the price is.......5c a bunch
Swanbill hooks and eyes, black
and white, sizes 2 and g. two dozen
on a card. 1c a card
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
mems wear

mems half hose, in good weight
natural merinO; full seamless; all
sizes; 912 to Il; 3-fOr-50c value.
.. ......... .......12 1-2c pair
fannelette night shirts for men;
of good quality; fifty inches long
and worth so cents; the price is. soc
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
| brilliant speaker and diplomat from the
| Far East when he speaks here.

Wrong glasses will ruin the strongest
eyes. Mayerles glasses are used by high
est u. S. army, navy and Government Off
cials. George Mayerle, German expert op-
tician, 107112 Market street. Examination
free. Evenings until 8.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
cotton batting

6 bales cotton batting, large size:
nice white cotton; one-pOund
weight; our 15c quality.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07

10 cases crocheted bedspreads:
72xS5 inches; a good heavy spread
for hotels and lodging-houses ......
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07

No "katzenjammer" after the Old
Government Whisky. 1t does not cor
rode your stomach. shatter your nerves
and weaken the brain like ordinary
liquors.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
.flanneletteS

the heavy, feecy kind, in stripes
and checks; light colors, pink, blue
and cream grounds. ..S 1-3c yard
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07

opportunity of judging
of
n Broth
s ~
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07

died yesterday morning of peritonitis, the
result of a criminal operation performed
by herself. The body was taken to the
Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
partisan millinery display monday
balance Of week
the boys who played

a+ Mor:1o and cheered the brave soldier lads with in
dl Nidlld spinting enthused and entertained the
crowds at Haes yesterday Their first concert i'm
nense success
Thursday store news
Of good goods:
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
The CRYSTAL Hot Sea Baths.

Physicians recommend the Crystal warm sea
water tub and swimming baths. North Beach
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
Train Service to Santa Cruz.

Ladies' tailor-made suits, fur capes. cloaks.
Credit. NJ Rothschild 334 Post st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

The celibacy of Hannah More, the Eng
lish writer, which gave her SO, much time
to bend the powers of her mind to the in
terests Of humanity, has always been a
subject of surprise and discussion. A
writer relates this circumstances: "She
was early engaged to be married to gen.
tleman of family and fortune The we'd
ding day was fixed. The bride and her
party moved off gayly to the church where
the ceremony was to be performed, only
to find that the lover was not there. The
laggard comes late, thought the attend
ants. They miscalculated; he came not
at all. A horseInan rode up to the church
door and handed a letter to Miss More.
With melancholy apologies the faithless
swain told her that he could not take the
responsibility of making her his bride.
At the same time he offered any pecuniary
remuneration in his power.
Whether the lady tainted or only
poutcd is not mentioned, but her relatives
followed the business up with such
promptness and spirit that the bastard
in love made q settlement upon the
sighted lady for E4OO year for life -
LxahasssA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
A Laugh In Church.

She sat ON the sliding cushion,
The dear, wee woman of four.
Her feet, in their shiny slippers,
Hung dangling over the floor.
She meant to be good-she had promised
And SO with her big brown eyes
She stared at the meeting house windows
And counted the crawling flies.
She looked far up at the preacher.
But she thought Of the honeybees
Droning away at the blossoms
That whitened the cherry trees;
She thought of broken basket
Where, curled in a dusky heap,
Three sleek, round puppies with fringy ears
Lay snuggled and fast asleep.
Such soft, warm bodies to cuddle.
Such queer little hearts to beat.
Such swift, round tongues to kiss.
Such sprawling, cushiony feeti
She could feel in her clasping fingers
The touch of the satiny skin
And cold. wet nose exploring
The dimples under her chin.
Then q sudden ripple Of laughter
Ran over the parted lips go
30 quick that she could not catch It
With her rosy finger tips.
The people whispered. ''Bless the child!"
As each one walked from a nap,
But the dear, wee woman hid her face
For shame in her mothers lap.
-Pittsburg Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09


II all the laurel wreaths of fame
We're twined for my unworthy head,
What were they worth unless you came
To see your lover garlandedI
II all the sovereignty Of earth
In one sole scepter wooed my grasp.
What would its heavy gold be worth
Unless your hand were mine to clasp?
II all the roses summer knows
By pleasures hand were plucked and
strown
Should / raise up one single rose
If must drink its scent alone?
There is no kingdom but your heart;
There is no laurel but your praise.
The rose is bat your counterpart,
You dear delight of all my days!
Yet would had the scepter gold,
The laurel fine. the roses rare
The scepter for your hands to hold.
The rose and laurel for your hairi
Black and White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
GEMS in VERSE.
No essaissiOu.


There 10 no sins remission granted men,
The place we lose we can regain-in time
Not God himself can lift rs back again
Unto the height we left until we climb.
There is no swift repentance can retrieve
A violated principle. No tears
Can cleanse our stains; no crying II b.
lieve''-
Nay. we must wear them out by earnest
years.
For each descent from fair truths lofty way,
For each gross pleasure which delays the
soul,
Sy that souls gloom and loneliness we pay.
And by the retarded journey to its goal.
Ne can go back; we can regain the height,
But not by sudden leaps. Our souls are
strong,
And countless forces help us to do right
When once We weary Of the ways Of wrong.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

4 -Le10s fKIn01y LlGMt!
Lead. kindly Light Amid the encircling
gloom
Lead thou me on!
The night is dark, and am far from homei
Lead thou me on;
Keep thou my feet; do not ask to see
The distant scene: one step enough for me-
! was not ever thus. nor prayed that thou
Shouldst lead me on.
loved to choose and see my path. but now
Lead thou me onl
! loved the garish day, and, spite Of fears.
Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years.
80 long thy power hast blest me sure it still
Will lead me on,
Ger moor and fen. DER crag and torrent, till
The night is gone,
And with the morn those angel faces smile
Which have loved long since and lost awhilel
Cardinal Newman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
Winter.

COUNTRY.
Vague sorrow in the chill, snow laden air;
a hush along the somber country ways,
30 fair with bloom and song in summer days:
Then night slips down. and from her silent
wings
Soft plumage falls till ere the dawn she
filings
A winding sheet Of glory everywhere.
CITY.
The heavy cart along the cobbled street
Pounds out a measure hard and pitiless.
A prelude to privation and distress;
Then storm and night. a whirling fare.
come on,
And squalid life and death and dabblsd
dawn.
With mufiied trampipg Of g million feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
INDIAN FIRE WALKERc.
The Practice SIN Exists In Pnrts OF
the East.

The Practice still Exists In rnrts Of
the East.
1t may interest students Of folklore to
learn that there was fire walking cere-
mony ut Benares the other day which has
given rise to good deal OF disc assion in
The Indian Press. There seems to be no
doubt as to the honesty and success Of the
performance, but, as u correspondent
points out, fire walking is much more
commonly practiced than is supposed. He
himself witnessed three ceremonies Of the
kind between 1883 and 1886 in Mauritius
where he believes they are Of annual occur
renee. The performers were natives from
Madras. The method was exactly rs de-
scribed by Mr.. Lang.
According to this eyewitness, n priest
led off, working himself into state of
frenzy and then walking distance of
about 40 feet over live embers, but sin
such maNne that neither foot was long
in contact with Jhem." Several others
on one occasion two little boys-followed
the priests example and were afterward
fogged to drive away sins that had not
succumbed to the fire walking-which
seems hard. No amount Of hOgging did
the priest any good. He had to he dipped
in the sea to bring him to his senses.
The correspondent holds by the natural
explanation Of the phenomenon. He
carefully examined the men feet and says
that they were not burned, but were "as
hard rs iron owing to q lifelong exposure
without boots. That is all very well,
but the hardest feet would surely be affect
ed at the end of some Is steps over floor
of fire. And the fire walkers don t hurry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Have Faith In the Boy.
Have faith in the boy, not believing
That he is the worst OF his kind,
In league with the army OF satan
And only to evil inclined; W.
But daily to guide and control him
Your wisdom and patience employ.
And daily, despite disappointment
And sorrow. have faith in the boy.
Have faith to believe that some moment
In life's strangely checkered career,
Convicted. subdued and repentant.
The prodigal son will appear;
The gold in his nature rejecting
The dark and debasing alloy,
uluming your spirit with gladness,
Because you have faith in the boy.
Though now he is way ward and stubborn
And keeps himself sadly aloof
From those who are anxious and fearful
And ready with words Of reproof,
Have faith that the prayers Of a mother
His wandering feet will arrest.
And turn him away from his follies
To weep out his tears on her breast.
The brook that goes dashing and dancing
We may not divert from its course
Until the wild, turbulent spirit
Has somewhat expended its force:
The brook Ii the life Of the river.
And II we the future might sean
We'd find that boisterous boyhood
Gave vigor and life to the man.
All, many = boy has been driven
Away from the home by the thought
That no one believed in his goodness
Or dreamed Of the battle he Fought
So II you would help him to conquer
The foes that are prone to annoy
Encourage him often with kindness
And show you have faith In the boy.
Have faith in his good resolutions;
Believe that at last he'll prevail;
Though now he's forgetful and needless,
Though day after day he may fail
Your doubts and suspicious inisgivings
His hope and his courage destroy:
So, il you'd secure brave manhood.
IT'S well to have faith in the boy.
-Elmira Facts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
Special Advertisements.

Sn.aE Advertisements no: exceeil3a
four lines lthirty wordsl coming undev
LET. LOST, &c. will be inserted two
times for % cents, three times for .
cents and one week for 50 cents. AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

How few there are who value time Alright,
That treasure given by the Infinite!
In youth we squander it. In age we grieve
AT sight of loss we never may retrieve
u sou and and all were truly wise,
The fieeting moments we would highly prize
what sorrow and temptation would we shuni
How many good deeds do now left undonei
-Ellwood Roberta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
Know ,he-wsy.

Blink-The trouble with a bore is one
never knows what to do with him.
Wink-Not at all. The trouble Is ones
always afraid to do it. - Harper's Bazaar,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Store. well stocked, first-class fixtures,
doing good business; good chance for
man with small capital: other business
cause of sale. NJ, Journal Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

4 bargain: Having purchased iarIo:
lot OF first-class babDer metal, can sell
in lots of 50 MS at II cts, or 100 lbs. Or
more at 10 cents per pound. F. /. Clark.
machlnist, Augusta. mdyU.ot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

The Captain Chapman farm. situate. In
Augusta on the Co0mbs Mills road. tvo
acres Of land: buildings In hne .order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on builolnee
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendell Titcomb. Augusta. Ne.
nay6dN 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

LAIR CUSHION RUBBER STAMPS
always make good impression" last
the longest and are the cheapest in the
size. Common rubber stamps. 10. Is. -
and 25c. each. Nickel plated band dating
stamps. 25c each. Seal presses. R.5e
each. Check punches. numbering ma
chimes. door plates. pads. stencils, INK.
&C., &C., at lowest prices. Correspon:
dence solicited. Fletcher & Co., IS Chapel
ST Aup,,sta Me oct1a.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

House and stable. within 10 minutes
walk of depot and post Office Sold at q
trade If applied for soon. Address B,
Journal office. marldfw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Good business chance, fruit and con.
room for Augusta. Hallowell and Gardi-
ner r. r. For particulars inquire at
Depot So. Gardiner, or Box "a. Gardiner.
d1cs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Several nice ho,isekeepers want situa-
tons. Middle aged woman and good
girls. for general housewOrk. Also two
couples. that will take work in the. city
or country Can do all kinds Of work.
Would like places At once. CaH at Hes
Water ST.. Mrs. Lizzie Beyes. mar6,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Ladies to make sample patches at
home; Sc to $40 weekly: no canvassing: re-
ply envelope for sample and particulars.
Foster Machine Co. SIS West 18th ST..
New York smar2d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
FOR. aAIE

Farm and Village PROPERLY for sac.
Apply to Williamson 4 BurleIgh, c0un-
sellors-at-law. Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
vO Z .C,v.

Modern house of six rooms andlsanitary'
bathroom. furnace electro lights. large
garden. SIS dollars per month. inquire
of A. w. Brooks or J. f. Young.
marSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Cuba's Fate In the Hands of IgnO-
rant and Excitable TOiling Masses.
The Asitators' of Separation Are
Either a'''"f'r~ea or Self Seekers
[Copyright, iS9s, by the Author.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

. NAVAL CLAIMS-Thc undersigned de-
sire to correspond with the following late
officers of the navy from Maine or their
heirs: 1t. John a. Russ. left service,
1916: Capt. Jabez c. Rich (marines) left
service 1861. TaHmadge & Tallmadge, At
torneys, 113 1.aSalle St, Chicago. Ills.
49,. ma re III We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Lost or strayed. a large St. Bernard
dog. Clear white. long hair: brown spot
on head: lea collar. II Whereabouts
known. inform ID. +. Shea. Hallowell.
smarSsl1we
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

AUGUSTA, MAINE
Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State Board of Health.
''rhe SPARKLING CLEARNESS justi-
Hes the fanciful NAME of the SPRING.
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICAL.
LY ~ rs ONE OF THE pURESr OF
WATERS" Date Of examination. April
g. 1889. Analysis OF sample OF water No
ylG expressed In parts per 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

Rare chance: / have an opportunity for
investment in a valuable patent and man.
business that will pay exceed
ingly well. For full particulars and dem
onStration. apply at my Office. A. NJ.
Spear, Gardiner, Me mars, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

A good sized front room with furnace
heat Gentleman preferred. c. w. Town,
send, IL Summer street. or 70 WAFER
street, -ie-a-. martulXe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

DARKER P. BURLEIGH, end,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
once. Corner of Main and Water Streets,
HOULTON. MAINE.
Special attention given to collections
throughout all parts OF Northern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Madame Brann. spiritual clairvoyant,
Is again receiving callers after a long ILL.,
ness at AZ Gage street. dec36,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

TER in the CITY for the ANAI.yS1s
S $50 ST, that there IS ABSOLUTELY NJ
th through Clean MAT wnE;s IN IT. It poiis
!. soliu layer of clay which str d nrn'
noisorn,It ro.n syfiaee drainage ana nll
RKIMTING a MArETRh sse S'sssi5ins PHEG
n nnAM a SPRING WATER q todav oAtA
NE Ny Sa,lon daily per month. 7,cts
oashaif l sa EiolIe AL; SISy per month sct..
=" orders promptly attended q r. nv ;eects'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

ThlS sensible action Oh General Memo
calls part enabled his men to purchase
food and clothing. Of which they were
sorely in need, and afforded an oppor-
tunity OF discovering gust ..:sct!.y how
ready they were to return to work.
When Menocal announced that lie him.
self would pick out the strongest and
best fitted in camp, there was such a
general scramble among the men TALL Of
whom were coloredD. tempted by the
prospect of earning their first money in
three years, that it was found necessary
to allow them to work in rotation, all
getting a chance to get days pay.
The same thing happened when 800
men were solicited for clearing the
camp site at Quemados.
With double the present population
in 1898 the value Of sugar exported from
Cuba was over SO, 200, 900 and the to-
tai quantity of sugar manufactured
100000 tons. Since then, owing to
the insurrection, the output has fallen
off considerably. hardly exceeding 100. :
900 tons for the past two years
1T is estimated by planters and sugar
merchants that with good government
and proper enterprise the island is capa-
bic of yielding al average sugar crop
exceeding 5000, 900 tons annually,
which would practically mean the mo-
nopoly of the entire markets Of the
world. The quintuplication Of Cuba q
snRar .pycdpc:;ca Wild 49,. a ccrra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

Mrs. Cram. clairvoyant, can be consult
ed at is Gage street. Cases taken by
mail. mars dow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

newspaper harness, in which he passed the
remaining 20 years Of his life, the ex -boni-
face consigned great quantity of rubbish
to the ash heap, the old music book, with
its precious contents again, alas, forgot
ten, sharing the fate of a number of other
supposed worthless articles.
The book was seen sticking amid the
ashes by neighbor, the late John r.
Watkins, who, thinking it had been mad
vertently overlooked, picked it out of its
undignified and undeserved bed and placed
it in the owners hands. When the latter
turned over its leaves, he again disclosed
to his astonished gaze the much neglected
and long mislaid manuscript which nearly
80 years before he had carried away in
pride from the Philadelphia printing office.
Resolved that these really valuable and
historic pages should no longer be exposed
to the risks Of which they had successfully
survived SO many, he had them bound for
permanent preservation, to which precau
ton is probably due the fact that thou
sands have the privilege of beholding the
actual handwriting Of one who has been
APPLY described as ''the buried genius of
romance, and that, too, in a masterpiece
that will ever hold front rank in the
class Of literature of which it is shining
example.
The late George w. Childs secured the
Poe manuscript in 1882, the transfer of
the pages being attended by interesting
correspondence between the great publish
err and Mr.. Johnston. 1t became one of
the cherished treasures of Mr.. Childs' Ii
brary and was regarded as a chef d'nuvre
OF that splendid collection Of works Of the
kind which now graccs the Drexel Insti-
tute library. Philadelphia Inquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

F. w. Spencer, Is winthrop street, will
loan money on personal property. Also
has hard or soft wood lumber for sale.
fnul are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-09

A young lady desires situation as
stenographer at once. Can open or close
set of books. Will work for reasonable
pay to start. Would go in store as
book-keeper Call 28 Water ST.. Mrs.
Lizzie Boyes MARI diff