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Douglas Island news., 1899-12-20
Christmas Entertainment.

The Friends are a "peculiar people" and it has been impossible for us to get the programme for the Christmas exercises at their church on Saturday evening, but below we give list of the many good things in preparation. There will be singing, speaking, dialogues etc, and a beautiful cantata entitled "A Christmas at Home" with grandmoth- CT. mother and little Harry all in cos tune will be given. They will call the neighbors in and have two Christmas trees. Then the Dollies will have a drill, with their little mammas all in white. A Star Drill will be feature with different nationalities all in cos tunes. The Christmas Anthems will be sung by eight charming, bright young ladies. There will be a gener- ous treat for all and every child will receive something. Everybody invited and a regular Christmas Carnival of song and story will be the order of the evening.
 A special feature of the evening will be the singing of Christmas anthems by the Natives, who have been in active preparation for this event for weeks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.

Admiral Schley in his flagship Chi
ago. arrived at Bahia, Brazil, Friday
Secretary Root has recommends
,ommutation Of the death sentence i'm
posed by courtmartial upon Corporal
Damhofyr ana two other soldiers NJ
the Washington Volunteer Regiment
who We're convicted Of raVishing two
Filipino women. The cummutatior
recommended is to imprisonment fol
% years. Secretary Root is satisfied N
The legality Of the original sentences
llthuuGh they had been called in uueS-
lion by military lawyers.
The United States government has
purchased the steel screw steamer
Plymouth Of Boston for $4,000. The
Plymouth WAS used as a tender to Sii
Thomas Lipton'a Shamrock and was
occupied by the members Of the cul
challenger during his stay in SANDY
Hook bay. The Plymouth is now al
the lighthouse department docks at
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
Dailp L enllebec 3opraaL
HALLOWELL.
AN INTERESTING LETTER
From Arthur Gilman Now on the Way 10 the
Philippines.

The latest letters from Arthur Gil
pines in the gunboat Nashville, give
interesting account of the visit to Port
said. Egypt, where they We're about
the middle of November. They We're
there during the celebration Of the an
niVerSary of the opering of the SueZ
canal, when the KhediVe graced tho
occasion with his presence. The decor
ations We're magnificent, all of the war
ships stock of bunting fluttered in the
breeZcS, and the city was gay With
flags ana in the evening with lanterns
and fireworks. Turks, Mohommedans,
Arabs and Egyptians flCckcd into tho
city by the hundreds. and a common
sight was the tired camel and his
driver by the roadside. after journeying
long distances to attend the anniver-
sary. They took advantage of an OPP
portunity To visit Jerusalem. While al
Port Said, and We're We'll paid for their
journey. Mounted on donkeys, they
journeyed away on the plain and viewed
the Sphinx and Pyramids. The Nash
willie should reach Singapore by Decem-
ber 26. and Manila by the first Of the
new year. The government paid $780,
coo for the privilege of navigating III
New Orleans and Nashville through
SucZ canal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
VERY EVENLY MATCHED.
BuI Referees Decision for Connolly Over Nc
PaItland Is Well Received.

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
COULD TRY THEM ALL.
A Drug Clerks Experience.

The following letter from Mr. II. r.
Stark, 1022 Pine st. Scranton, Pa, ex-
plains itself ana will be of interest to
thousands who have suffered the tor
lures Of that common trouble. hemorr-
rhuids or piles
nv. Stark says: II feel il my duty
to write an unsolicited testimonial re-
garding the Pyramid Pile Cure. Since
\ buy have suffered untold agony from
piles. have tried All available rem
"dics, consulted many physicians. but
without help or even relief. | have
been employed as drug clerk for the
past - years. consequently have been
in a position where | could try all of
the new and old remedies for piles. but
as before stated to no avail.
About six weeks ago | was again
suff' ring from my old trouble ana as
an cXpcrimcnt tried the Pyramid Pile
cure. and let IN" say that it gave in
stant relief ana | am now wholly
cured. | am sure also that the cure Is
permanent.
Il shall always recommend the Pyra-
mld I" anyone suffering from any
form "f piles and shall do what can
10 advance the sale Of 80 excellent q
+'iiiFhN' F0lSIfI II. -. STARK.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is tbs, most
popular and widely known of any
remedy ever offered for piles.
IL IS the most popular because il Il
the most successful. 1t cures every
form of piles without pain or deten
ti"n from daily occupation and con
lainS no opiate or cocaine or any pois
OnouS or injurious substance
All druggists sell the Pyramid Pile
cure at 50 cents for full sized packages.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

that he may be able to save the left
eye. though that is quite badly injured
also. Mr.. Lane is about 3S years old
and unmarried.
The Portland Press is informed on
what seems to be good authority, that
the Donaldson Line has decided to run
monthly boat from Portland to Glas-
gov during the coming summer. The
Thomson Line. which had a summer
service. last year. will continue the ser
vice during the coming year. the Allan
Line has decided to run a boat from
Portland To Liverpool. every month,
while the Donaldson Line will give a
monthly service to Glasgow. There is
said to be still another steamship line
which contemplates the maintenance
Of a summer service To Portland.
Schooner Anna Il. Jacobs Capt.
Niu"horn, Calais for Cohasset. with
cargo nf lumber. Put in at Machiasport
in distress. Friday morning. The
Jacobs sailed from Calais. Dec. 8.
When off Boat Head near Quoddy, she
struck a squIll, Knocking the vessel
on her beam ends. and causing her to
Leak 1000 strokes IN hour. Capt. King
horn stated that ii WAS with great
difficulty that he got his vessel to a
safe harbor. it being very rough and
the schooner washed very badly. The
Jacobs was built at East Haven. Conn.
in lNIS, is owned in New Haven ana
registers - tons. She viii require ex-
tensive repairs before proceeding on
her voyage.
Failing i'll limo with other large cor
porations throughout New England,
the Boston & Maine Railroad has
granted a raise in wages in certain de-
partmcnts. This became known for
the first time when the pay car came
around with November salaries of the
employees. Each engineer. whether on
the road or on q shfter. found 4 snug
little sum in his envelope. in addition To
his previous pay. All along the line it
averaged q raise of p cents day.
Firemcn employed on shifters in the
yard received II cents day more.
This came somewhat as a surprise. to
most of the men. and. to say the least.
was heartily appreciated. The raise
took effect, November /. without an
nounccment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
The Hiqh School Closes.

one Of the most successful terms in
the history Of the HalloWcn High
school sclosad. yesterday. The total
number of pupils enrolled was -; aV-
rragr number. 81: average attendance.
So. against 60. last tcrml. The record
of the different classes is as follows.
Average rank Of senior class. 80: Junior
class. SS: s0phmore class. 81: freshman
class. 81. Compared with last year tn"
seniors gain three. the juniors. five,
sophmores fourand freshman six points.
'rh" average of the school is S7A, an in
crease Of Az per cent. over last year.
As the standard rank governing as
signment Of commencement parts IS ~
and as the average will have a tend
cncy 70 increase, next term, and even
now is 50. it must he that there are
very few, if any. Of the senior class
who ar" not obtaining high rank
This showing is very gratifying to
Principal Dutch, and it can but PROV"
ana endorse his methods Of teaching.
The amount of tardiness has been re-
duccd one half. and the number of dis
missals about onc-half. The attend
ancr has improved 20 per cent. over
last year This means better applica-
tion to study and a telling interest in
the work. and the 1 per cent. gain IN
scholarship is the natural result.
This year there We're fewer failures in
examination.
Principal Dutch is to he congratu-
lated on the fine showing. and for his
oarne.tnrss in endcavoring 70 raise thH
standard Of the school. which at ono"
mpritcd successful results.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

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hnIi IF~i,1., .titinn Il, I,nir,,,,, I'D
have been iIed hy Samuel f.. Matthews
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
THE POPE'S AlLOCUIION.
Resents Slight Of Not teing Invited 10 Send
Delegates to Peace Congress.

Rome, Dec. 15.-The text of the Pnpe'9
allocution at yesterdays consistory j.
published. today.
The Pontiff began by announcing the
appointment of the cardinals deputed I,
open the Sacred door of the Roman Basl-
lica At the commencement Of the HOLY
year. H. said hc could have wished that
The church enjoyed her former liberty Il!
Rome ana that she might thus have been
enabled to publicly celebrate the contem-
plated ceremonies with the solemn usage
Of bygone years.
The Pope then referred to the fact that
the Vatican was not invited to send i
The Hague. an omission which. ne siid
had been "censured by all impartial
Judges
The Car. he continued. invited the rpp-
reSentatVcS Ot the most powerful nations
with a view Of establishing peace. Nei
there was n"nc NOR" worthy Of an invita-
ton than the Pope. who had eyer desired
to attain justice. to make peace and u
prevent conflict. an office which by tha
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

The funeral services of the late Geo.
T. Tileston, whose death occurred ut
the hospital. yesterday morning, at the
age Of 50, Will take place this fore
noon. at II, ReV. J. Langdon Quimby
If Gardiner. officiating. MI. Tilrston
enlisted III FitchburE. Mass, of which
place he was a resident At the time Of
his admission to the Home. in October,
1892. He enlisted as q private in !; Co..
5@rd Mass Infy., Aug. =. 1852. ana
served until September. 1863, when he
was discharged at camp Stevens.
Mass. hy reason of expiration of term
Of service. lie is survived by no i'm
mediate relatives, the nearest being a
cousin, John Tileston Of South Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
Hiqh Schoo! Town Meeting.

The annual town meeting held a. the
close OF the fail term Of the High
school. Thursday afternoon, was re-
eponsible for some very interesting de-
bates. After the reading Of the re-
ports Of the heds Of departments the
prescribed business. according to the
articles of the warrant, was taken up.
The committee on schools thought
the rapid promotion Of pupils tn he
unWise. ana also the frequent chang
Of teachers. They noticed an inclin&-
tiGn on the part of the teachers To as
sist the brighter rather than the DUH
cr pupils which did not meet their
approval.
The debate regarding the op ming
Of the reading room at the library on
Sunday afternoon was warmer than
debates usually are. The logic Of some
Of the sneakers was quite irrcsisti-
BILE and all became So earnest that they
forgot for the time that the discussion
was merely a show.
The vote was decided in favor of the
affirmative. but being questioned,
tellers We're appointed and a tie vote
was announced. The moderator cast
his deciding vote for the affirmative
The article relating to the municipal
ownership of the electric light plant
was discussed at some length, but the
article was lost, as the town was not
in financial condition to establish 4
plant.
The article appropriating 5000 to
clean up the water front was unani-
mausly passed.
The orators of the afternoon wcr"
Selectmrn Fields and OIIchir. Misses
Bukrr ANA Clearwater. There Were
several visitors, ana the meeting was
Of practical value to all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
DIZfZI NESS =

You hear so many old and young ladies say
that they are dizzy. These women are nervous,
bloodless, they have palpitation of the heart.
They are weak and rundown and suffer from
female troubles. No remedy is as good as DR..
Coderres Red Pills for weak women. 1t is
made especially for women and it will cure
women only We do not recommend our rem
edies as cure all, for, they are intended
for one purpose only and that is for female
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Divine will. was within the attributes Of
the Plpacy.
The Holy See had desired 4 place in
that conference. continued the Pontiff.
one voice had obstinately opposed itself
to This desire and had gained the point.
1t WAS the voice Of those who. with the
OF his powers.
what hostility" asked the Pontiff,
have we TO fear from them when, even
in the face of Europe, they do not hest
tate 10 Violate the Sanctity Of the rights
ana duties which naturally flow from
apostolic power? Nevertheless. whatever
the future may bring. We should certainly
never. by Gods help b. found on the sIde
of thONr who Arc afrail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

the Chimes Of Normandy at the
Johnson Opera house. The special
train. carrying the orchestra and such
Togus people as desire to attend. will
leave the Home at 7.2n. ana VIII return
after the performance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

William \. Bills and Frederick II.
McArdie were arraigncd in the p"llc'
court at Chelsea. Mass, Friday. charE
ed with setting fire to a wooden build-
ing in Chelsea, Dec. !. Both men
pleaded not guilty and thee ase was
continued until Dec. q. The men Were
released on $1,000 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Church Notices.

Methodist church. Sunday: PreIchin2
by krv; ID Z. Miller. pastor. 1850: sub
jrct: Human Prohltion-What tonS:l
tutes Fair Chancr?''; Rally day At the
Sunday School. address by sunday Schn9l
workers ut tno state Association. ll.i,'
League meeting. $50: subject: Teach Us
dience room. I: childrcn's rally at =.
NJ, Al BAPTIST church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Miss Etiie Mu:sr. who mas been serving
on probation at the Central Maine Cen
eral hospital at Lewiston. has been ap-
pointed a regular nurse Her many
friends will congratulate her on her fine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

The increase Of wages for the opera
tivt= uf The Lockwood mills will go in
~ effect. Monday morning. Just what
the amount of the increase Will be is
rnt etatel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

At the recent meeting Of the board
of managers in Washington the pay of
Dr. nas<r. chief surgeon of the Pacific
Branch. was increased from 5000 I"
comm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Church services: Catholic mass ct
80. FIR J. f. Nelligan Of HalloWcli.
ccl-brant Protestant sermon AT " 7.
NJ. ~ Hcy. J. I.angdon Quimby ol
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Mis-. Emma q. Curtis. SIG Grand ave
nu". ST. Louis. Mo, wants the address
Of some veteran who was sick or
wounded in the Mound city hospital
lust before tn" Price raid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

troubles. They are the most
inexpensive remedy to be had
to-day. Fifty Red Pills for soc
last longer than any $1.oo old
fashioned liquid medicine, and
they are not to be compared
with these liquid remedies, for,
DR.. Coderre's Red Pills cure
quickly, permanently and more
cheaply than others and are
easier to take. Working girls
can take them to work with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
Mrs. Mary CARDINAL. carrol.on, Mich, writes:
n RED
'ES1lLss

strength nearly exhausted suffered from dizziness
ana everything that could suffer. took Dr.
1oderrcs Red Pills and they cured recommend them
SICK women as the best and cheapest remedy for their illnesses
All kinds of diseases are pitifully laid before
us every day of our lives, by suffering women
and girls in every station of life We are proud
to be able to help those suffering creatures by
a remedy, which, on account of its cheap1ess
is within the reach of both rich and poor. It
is our aim to supply remedy for women that
will cure them QUICKLY. cheaplY and permanently
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Dr. s. w Wilcox. assistant surgeon
at the Central Branch. has been APP
pointed as assistant surgeon in The res
ular army and goes to the Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Harlan -. Weeks of Riverside our
former stOrckcvper, was calling on old
friends III camp, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

in% "vcrhauled and remodelled for
lighthouse service along the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

III y for the Christmas turkey. ct
cctcra. VIII be opened at the treasur-
ei's Office at IL o'clock this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

Col. Isaac clements "f the DanviIlr
Branch, denies the rnmnr that he i
to resign thu sovernurShip of that
Home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

W. \. Reynolds of the Robinson
Opera co, spent the forenoon in camp
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

officer Of the day, Capt. Hogan;
Sunday, Capt ". Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
NATIONAL HOME.

The Danville Home has reached ana
passed the 1000 mark
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

This, DR.. Coderre's Red Pills will
DO. Theyare aremedy adapted to
women's diseases only, and can
be taken at any age, time, and
under any conditions. They
are preferable to cure alls and
alcoholic remedies which pre-
tend to cure everything.
Any woman who suffers, and
wishes to give a full description
Of her case to our specialists,
can write or call and see them
at their offices. Their consulta-
tions either by mail or at their
otficeis free toevervbody. Their
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16
MUST BE PUNISHED.
Insurgents Will Suffer If They
Become Bushwhackers.
So Long as Army Is Maintained Will
Receive Proper Respect.
Our Army Enduring hardshps But Persisteni;y
Pursaes the Rebels.

Washington, Dee. 1J.-Iso1ated hands
Of bushwhacking insurgents. who are
caught by our forces in the Philip-
pines are likely to be summarily dealt
with At the cabinet meeting. TODAY.
the matter was discussed ana il was
the general sentiment that the situa
ton demanded vigorous treatment.
SO long as the insurgents keep up 4
show Of an army under Scmblancp
Of discipline, they will be treated as
prisoners of war when captured. but
when these degenerate into solitary
bands Of bushWhaclers. harassing our
forces by cold bloodnd assassinations
il is the sentiment of the officers in
command in the Philippines and Of the
President and the members of the cab
met. that the situation demands sum
mary action
In the discussion Of Cuban affairs it
was developed that General Wood in
taking command of the island as mill
tary governor would pursue practical
~ the same course that he followed in
Santiago province.
The riSor of military rule will be
lessened as rapidly as the situation
safely warrants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-12-16

success in the treatment of women's diseases is
wonderful and their advice to them is invaluable. '
If you will send US your address, we will mail .
you our doctors book, ''Pale and Weak Women "
If woman suffers from constipation, we
recommend the use of DR.. Coderres Purgative
Tablets as our Red Pills are not Purgative.
The combination of these two remedies have
pronounced effect upon the whole constitution.
The Tablets 25c box. Be sure and read
the directions given the circular around each
box of our remedies; it is very important.
Or. Coderre's Red Pills are sold by all first
class druggists at soc box six boxes for ST. SO
Each box contains fifty pills. Beware of imita-
tions. Address all letters to
THE FRANCO AMERICAN CHEMICAL co
Boston. Mass. office. {Montreal Cam office am
Ell fremont, St. 274 St0ens st. Lo.. e
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-03

OMAHA has opened the doors of
her Greater America Exposition
Among the new things to be seen
there will be a Filipino village with
a number of native Filipino men,
women and children in their native
costumes, showing their habits,
ceremonies and every day life.
Their huts will be just as they are
found in and about Manila, and
the native animals, tropical plants
and the agricultural implements
used by them will be there for the
curious to see.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-03

NINE. DREYFUs is completely
broken hearted over the change in
her husband, refuses to see any
one, and takes her husbands loss
of youth much to heart. The fam
lily have consulted physicians with
a view to having Captain Dreyfus
examined to see if he is physically
able to endure the strain of his
coming trial. If the slightest sign
of collapse shows itself the author
tiles will allow the prisoner to en-
ter military hospital.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-03
Gov. Bradley Duped

Louisville, Ky. July "A spe-
cial to the Courier Journal from
Lexington, Ky, says:
Gov. Bradley arrived here today
from Cincinnati, with the informa-
tion that the call for 300 state
troops last night was the result of
forged messages to him purporting
to be from a gentleman in Lexing-
ton in whom the governor had con-
fidence and message from Frank
fort purpOrting to be from a state
officer.
He was informed by these mes
sages that there was much trouble
in Clay county, that the Towards
were surrounded and were at the
mercy of the Philipots and Bakers,
and that unless troops were sent at
once many lives would be sacri-
feed
The governor Immediately issued
the order for the troops to go to
that city this morning Later he
became suspicious and after tele-
phone consultation with Adjt. Gen.
Collier and Col. Williams the or
derS We're revoked.
The governor says he will do all
he can to fix the responsibility for
this act.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-03

SOME one connected with the
Mckinley administration is sharp
enough to see that the insults and
Sights offered Admiral Schley are
creating sympathy for him. Pos
sibly it is Secretary Long. At any
rate he has countermanded the lat
est move to annoy the admiral by
preventing him from participating
in the Fourth of July celebration
in the Brooklyn navy yard, and
the admiral will celebrate the vic
tory of Santiago with the officers
of the ship he commanded on its
anniversary. instead of being fore
ed to assist Admiral Sampson in
making a military display at New
port.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-03
The Lectures Close.

Mrs. Stoddard's s lectures closed
this morning with a meeting of
women at the Presbyterian church.
Despite the lowering clouds there
was an enthusiastic band to listen
to her parting counsel.
Her lectures are of high order,
and those who failed to hear her,
were deprived of treat.
AS is true of nearly all our
lwhite-ribbon women, Mrs. Stod-
dard's talents are not confined to
any one line of thought or action,
but she is well rounded in all that
goes to make a consecrated chris
tan women.
As a result of these meetings the
local w. G. T. U. has added to its
membership and the old members
are encouraged and strengthened
by them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-03
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