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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25
BRITISH WAR PREPARATIONS
EVEN GREATER ENERGY DIS-
 PLAYED THAN HERETOFORE,
Special Magazine Constructed on Steamer to Leave the Thames To-tlay- Her Consignment Includes Ono MIL rtdges-Salisbury's Interview With the Queen.
the Queen.

the Queen.
 London, Aug. 24-A special magazine has been constructed in the steamer Umvoti, which leaves the Thames to-
 morrow for the conveyance of amnluni-
 ton and stores to Natal. The consign-
 ment includes a million rounds of ma-
 chine gun cartridges, thousand of
 saddle trees and large amount of mil-
 itary stores. The result of the visit of
 the Marquis of Salisbury to Queen vic-
 toria cannot be learned but 1t is known
 that only a matter of grave importance
 would have taken him to the place at
 this time! He spent the afternoon and evening in consultation with her and it is believed the grave situation of affairs in the Transvaal was partly responsible for the premier's visit.
 The Johannesburg correspondent of the Morning Post says: "The general impression to-day, both here and in Pre- toria, is that Great Britain is preparing to accept the proposed compromise" Mr. Shelley, the local representative of Burroughs, Welcome & Co, the Lon- don druggists, was arrested near Johan- nesburg fort. The police subjected him to many insults, but soon liberated him in the'absence of any specific charge"
 The Cape Town correspondent of the Daily Mail says: Despite the virtual blockade of war material in Delagoa Bay, the Cape government is sending enormous consignments of munitions of war to Bloemfontein. During the pres ent month over 2,OOO,OOO cartridges have been sent, and 800 rifles were dispatched last night from Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein. In addition to this, the Cape ministry, while absolutely declin- ing to arm the volunteers of the colony, continues to afford other facilities to the Orange Free State to arm it's burghers just across the water, freely granting the use of the colonial railways for the distribution of cartridges from the towns. The patience of the people is becoming exhausted and unless the government acts quickly and decisively the gravest damage may ensue to Brit ish prestige.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

Southampton, Eng, Aug. 24-The British steamer Arundel Castel sailed from this port to-day with thirty off, cers and 770 men of various regiments bound for Cape Town.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

Gibraltar Aug. 24.-The Manchester regiment, numbering 1000 men, has sailed for Cape Town
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

Durban, Natal Aug. 24-The men be- longing to the British first-class reserve residing here have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to rejoin their regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
Lewiston is getting reputation fol-

Lewiston is getting a reputation for
allowing pugilistic contests which is
not envied her by her sister cities in
Maine. They are called scientific eN-
hbitions of athletic prowess and are
given in the City hail. but they are
nothing more or less than prize fights
of the Fitzsimmons-J effries sort on 4
smaller scale. At a mill there, one
evening last week, the defeated bruser
was given a fair and square knockout,
and the sports went wild with delight
The law forbids this sort of thing in
Maine, and public sentiment condemns
it, Lewiston should be ashamed of the
notoriety given it by allowing such
affairs. The atmosphere of its public
morals evidently needs clearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Not for many years, if ever before,
has this section been visited by such
series of terrific thunder showers in a
single day as that of last Friday.
Later reports show that the showers
were of unusual violence all over the
State, doing a great amount of dam
age. though less than might have been
expected under the circumstances.
These electrical storms have been of
unusual frequency this summer. Cen
orally we expect them at the close o. j
hot day, or after number of hot days,
but those of Friday came at the close
of week of exceptionally cool
weather. Nervous people do not like
these wonderful exhibitions of the cleo
trical forces of the air. and, for that
matter. all people are more or less
nervous on such an occasion though
some are reluctant to admit it. Even
the scientist who knows all the why's
and wherefores of such a storm, finds
something awe-inspiring and fearful in
the grand battle of the elements
There is no doubt that the general
public will be satisfied with fewer
heavy thunder-showers from now or
than the first part of the summer n as
witnessed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Tomorrow, the members of the
Maine Press Association whose duties
with their ladies, will start on their
annual excursion. The new Washing
ton County Railroad will be the scene
of their explorations, this year, and
they are sure of a glorious trip. They
will see beautiful and prosperous
impetus of new life, and they will be
given a royal welcome by people
provcrbially hospitable. Those who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
Railroads and Steamboatay
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Eject June 20, 1900.
Trains leave Augusta as follow. -,
THROUGH TRAINa

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-s.3J A. NJ, for Lew,.,o,
Pennington, KangeIey, Rockland pa,s,
lanJ, Boston, Quebec and Montreal. q 20
A. NJ. and ll.40 G0.f0 Sundays onIy "a
mein line points,, express for Brunswiek
ley, RockIazd, Portland and Bostso
connecting for Wi.te Mountain polnts
and Lancaster; 1908 and 352 r. II M.
brunswick, Bath. Rockland, Lewiston
Portland, Boston, Montreal ana Chl.
cage; 1908 =. ". might Pullman. ev-
cry night for Lewiston, Bath, Portland
and Boston; .Z-25 A. NJ, Portland and
Boston. A
GOING EAsT-.Is5 A. NJ. thigh, e.
press. for Skowhegan. Belfast, Bangor.
via b. & a. X. r.; vanceboro, 81.
madam Pacific and Aroostook and Wash
ington counties; $50 "A. NJ, Bangor ana
Bar Harbor: 800 a. NJ. for Watervllle.
press daily for Bangor, Bucksport and
Bar HarbOr; 3.3b +. NJ, for WateryilIe.
Oakland, North Arson, Bingham, SHOW
hogan. Belfast, BangQ., ga Town and
Mattawamkeag; I8 i. NJ, for Water
Vile; 9l5 a. NJ, Sundays only, for Water
vile, Bar Harbor and Bangor.
Train leaving Augusta AT 3B p. NJ GO
ing West runs daily, Sundays included
to- Lewiston, Portland and Boston.
The night Pullman train gong East at
l.35 A NJ. going West at 1885 7. NJ. runs
every night. Sundays included, connect
ing for and from Lewiston, but not 20
Skowhegan on Monday mornings, or to
Belfast, Dexter or beyond Bangor, lex
cepting to Bar Harbor), Sunday morn
ings.
'Daily for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS. (.
South Gardiner to Augusta.
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The PASSING Of Col. lnqersoll.

The death of the great agnostic, Rob
prominent figure from American life.
Death came. as he had expressed a
desire that it should, painlessly and
without warning. Is he now sleeping
dreamless sleep that shall know no
waking, or has he already found how
false were the beliefs he persistently
chung to? He was the son of a clergy
man but he has devoted his whole HE
to fighting religion. He has used an
the strength of his magnificent III
tellect, all the resources of his pro-
found scholarship, to oppose the 1alth
of the Christian, to dispute the eN-
istence of a God, and to undermine
the hope we all have of immortality
and heaven. And to what end? He
has been tearing down, without build
ing ANYTHING on the ruins he mas
spread the seeds of discomfort and I'M
belief He has sown tares without any
wheat mixed in. His famous defense
of suicide was of itself directly ac-
co,ntable for many deaths. 1t is not
too harsh to call Robert G. Ingersoll
not only murderer of hopes and
faith but also murderer of human
lives.
Colonel Ingersoll was an orator of
unusual power. Few more brilliant
sneakers have ever been heard upon
the American lecture platform or
political stump. OF wit and sarcasm
he was perfect master, and his elo-
ouence was of the fervid, inspiring
kind that thrilled the soul of every
nearer. His voice was of wonder
fully silvery tone. such as few public
speakers have ever possessed. HIS
most famous oratorical effort, which is
also one of the most famous oratorical
efforts ever made by an American, was
his nomination speech of James q.
Blaine at the national convention OF
1870 L nat gem Vii NV 'p'to -
cloquence is admired and as long as
the memory of the immortal "Plumed
knight" is honored by his Countrymen.
What a shame that Colonel Ingersoli.
who so faithfully served his country
in the dark hour Of war and who was
ever so loyal to the principles of his
party. could not have devoted his
whole life to the public service instead
of sauandering his splendid energies in
futile attacks upon the bulwarks of the
Christian faith. He may have done
some good in helping to destroy the
dust covered myths and superstitions
that have been chung to in the name Of
religion. But he went at it in the
wrong spirit and for the wrong pur-
pose In his private life he was be
vond reproach, his home life being
particularly happy.
But he has died as all men die. Did
he not have in his heart a lingering
trace of the faith of his fathers, an
unuttered hope that death would not
end all? Was there never given him
in those closing days a vision of the
truth? We cannot know. Let us hope
that now he knows it all, seeing IN a
clearer light than life afforded him.
He will be mourncd by those who
knew and loved him. His nature was
generous, his heart kindly, his manner
affectionate, but his life was given TO
wrong work and by his fruits pos
terity will Judge him. His lectures all
ways drew large audiences and his
books will continue to be widely read
He will have followers, but there is no
one to take his place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The newspaper press. the medical
profession and the general public
might as well understand that until
mumps, boils, cold sores, swellings
from liberated teeth, neuralgia, cry
sipelas, pimples, etc, etc, are sus-
pended, and in place of them are only
the bites of kissing bugs. Moreover, it
should be well understood that after
this date any insect, flying or creeping,
poisonous or harmless, larger than a
mosquito and smaller than lobster.
is, beyond question, the veritable kiss
ing bug itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
Ills Perfectly Reliable.

I'VE have sold many different cough
remedies, but none has given better
satisfaction than Chamberlain's," says
Mr. Charles Holzhauer. Druggist.
Newark. y. j. 1T is perfectly safe and
can he relied upon in all cases OF
coughs. colds or hoarseness. Sold by
Jno. Coughlin. IL Water St, druggist.
n,w,f,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

began to fall" she would have saved
that three years of increasing misery,
until she gave out entirely" For dis
eases of the stomach and organs of di-
gestion and nutrition there is no known
remedy to compare with Golden Med
ical Discovery" 1t reaches the heart,
liver and lungs through the stomach and
the blood and its cures are prompt and
permanent. Nothing else will give such
good results.
There is no alcohol or opium or other
narcotic contained in Golden Medical
Discovery" There is nothing lust as
good as this remedy. Don't expert
nent on yourself with substitutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS,
Proposals for The Erection OF Coal Shed and
TrestIe Work for Railroad Approach.
Treasurer's Office.
Eastern Branch, n. II. ID. v. s..
July 10, 1899.

Sealed proposals will be received al this
office until II o'clock \. NJ. July Is 1888
for furnishing material and labor for the
erection of coal shed and trestle work for
railroad approach, at the Eastern
Branch. n. H. ID. v. s.
The plans and specifications may he
seen at this Office and blank PROPOSE Is
upon which to bid will be furnished upon
application.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all proposals and to waive any informali-
ties therein.
Envelopes containing proposals should
be endorsed Proposals for Erection Of
Coal Shed and Trestlc Work for Railroad
Approach" and addressed to the under
signed \. l.. SMITH Treasurer
Approved: S. ii. ALLEN, Governor.
julyl1dcodt 18th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

for a coin. His firm pays its employc. 8
by means of checks. On his last pay
day the young man in question left his
vest at home because of the heat.
wearing the negligce shirt with q
pocket. Into this pocket he thought
lcSsly thrust his check and in the
change the next morning sent the
shirt off to the laundry
with the check still there. Not until
that night did he realize what had
happened. Then he almost tainted
away.
'Sunstroke?" asked his roommate.
Interested. tH.
MY checks gone toahe laundry he
gasped.
We'll, go down after it, quick. WAS
it indorsed?"
Yes Say, you run down there and
get the check. | dasn't 80. l owe EN-
to- much
At the laundry office the accommo-
dating young man found the man III
charge, who received him pleasantly.
Yes. found the check. ,..t me- see,
for So. wasn't II? All indorsei proper.
Tell Mr. we thank him very much.
Here's the change And he h. need
over &c cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The girls who figure on such things,
and they are not few, are grieved to
learn that 1900 will not be leap year.
in 1896 to be sure, but next year will
be omitted from the list of leap years,
50 the wise men explain, to balance
matters between the Gregorian and the
solar calendar. But it may be some
consolation to the fair sex to know
that 1000 will be leap year, even if
1000 is not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1S4S
Banking Rooms 235 Water
Street.

TRUSTEES. H. Maniey, l.. c. Cor
Treby Johnson.
Deposits are placed on interest the first
of February. May, August and Novem-
Der.
Interes. paid or accredited on accoun;
on first Wednesday OF February and Au-
gust.
Deposits are exempt by law from an
tial.
Especial privileges afforded to Execn.
tors. Administrators, Guardians, Trus.
tees, married women and minors.
EDWIN c.. DUDLEY. Treaa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The death list from lockjaw, result
ing from Fourth of July accidents, has
been of unusual length, this year. In
the great cities it has been almost ar
epidemic, and several deaths from this
cause have occurred here in Maine.
The fire cracker business has been
terribly overworked on our great ma
tional holiday, and it is time a halt
was called.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Secretary Alger has a right to de-
mand a hearing, and it will not be
strange if he has something to say.
There are not few who regard him
as victim of newspaper lynch law,
and it is a little better to settle the
question of guilt or innocence after the
lynching than not at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

President Hyde Of Bowdoin College.
who addressed the steachers attending
the summer school at Ellsworth this
week, discussed The Teachers OpDor-
tunlty," which he characterized as .hc
opportunity to mold and influence tha
character Of the child. lie sail There
were four principles wli~h Should be
followed in the moral education 6f Chil-
drcn in the schoOls-firsJ. the day"l NJ
ment OF interest ar The pupil III him
self; second, respect for othe" peoples
rights, which was the foundation If
society: third. loyalty t. Institutions Nh
tn, home. the state and the school;
fourth. respect for what is better thLn
himself. and the resultant spirit Of
reNerence ana aspiration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

\ city millionaire who spends his
summer vacation in a northern Maine
village loves to dazzle the natives with
his magnficence. He was unfortunate
enough to spoil a suit of clothes out
hunting and had recourse to the local
tailor for another outfit. There was a
great TODD over the garments. The
entire town knew Of the preparations
The millionaire measurements We're
obtained from his city tailor and il
business were an available facto.' N
clothes-making the suit should hay"
been perfect. When finished, however.
the suit was skin-t tight. The million
aire fastened to the tailor and threat
ened a suit. go ahead" replied til 1t
functionary, after listening to the
TRADE, sue me. do. Didn't you give
me city measurements yes" "o-
turned the irate customer We'll, sir.
kin bring a hundred witnesses 10
prove you are a burned sight bigger
man up here than you ever We're in the
city where you live
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Growing fat and travelling seem to
be the chief pursuits of Searsport peo
pie. A correspondent reports that
eight ladies and five gentlemen who went
on a blackboard ride to Bucksport last
week weighed in the aggregate one ton.
six hundred and fifty-one pounds. an
average of 240 pounds. None of the
party have been less than three times
around the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Some people who read Of Emperor
Williams exploits as a yachtsman are
curious enough to wonder if the damp
dropping Of his rampant butterfly
moustache. If he has a preparation
for it that withstands dampness both
sexes will bless his name forever if he
will only put it on the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

one Of the queer phases of business.
this summer, is the fact that canned
Maine the small crop of 1898 being ex-
h3usted. For the Maine apple cror 20
he failure three years in success On
is something unprecedented. Bat
Aroostook is not sharing this mis-
fortune with the rest Of the State and
she Is likely Ia make a good thing ont
of almost her first big fruit harvest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Japan has caught the expansion
fever. 1t has raised the flag of the
Mikado over the little rocky island of
Marcus. The island doesn't amount to
much anyway, and naturally belongs
to the Japanese system so no trouble
is likely to follow
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nominee ?

What snap for that stunning
American girl'' in Triest, the only one
in the city-that is, the only American
girl, not the only stunning one,-who
called on Admiral Dewey on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications
The journal cannot be held rcspOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
address all com mn unicatiOns relating
tn subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 6 FLYNT. Publishers
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Dewey confesses that he is fright
ened by the preparation made to well
come him in America. There is limit
to the courage of every man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

What spite has the Democratic party
Got against the nations great naval
hero, Admiral Dewey, that it should
keep insulting him by urging his name
as that of its next presidential
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The Bath Times is justified in re-
marking that there is good deal of
life in the old Wesley church of Bath,
after all, when a congregation con-
tributes $500 in one evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

North Arson advertkes its attrac-
tions as a game center by reporting The
presence of a white deer near the Vii
lagc and a pet fox which takes the
place Of a family dog in one household
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

\ white whale off Cape Cod is the
nearest approach to a sea serpent that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
TO THE NATIONAL HOME
Eastern Branch, ID. V. S., at Togus.
KennebeC Central R. r.

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad, ana A. III. IL @. Elec-
trio Railroad 10 Augusta, and kennebcc
Steamboats, for Boston.
Summer arrangement in effect Monday
June g. 1899.
Leave Randolph: Ar. at Nat. Home:
y and 1922 A. NJ. 7l2 & 1912 \. NJ.
i'm, 2.3A & Az r. VI. I.40 $50 a. 4.f2 T.. ~
Nv. Nat. Home: ar. at Randolph.
SHE ana HE a. NJ. S35 & ll35 A. NJ
10. 800 & ; =. VI. 2.10 800 q $50 r. 81
SUNDAY TRAINS will run as follows
Leave Randolph, 2.20 and 800 =. NJ. Ar
rive at National Home, 30 and $40 p
VI. Leave National Home. 2A0 and T.
NJ. Arrive at Randolph, 500 and $50 T.
NJ.
Monday and Saturday AT i. NJ, by the
Home band Inspection and parade Of
the veterans Saturdays at'4 T. NJ. Spc-
c-aI rates given to excursion parties.
+ a LAYTON Stunt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

One college isn't going to have THE
largest entering class in its history
next fall. President Butler says tnat
Colby's freshman class will be about
the usual size
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Speaking of grammatical atrocities.
has anything worse than lady auto
mObilist' been Penetrated of late?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

There is one young man in Norway
who has something to remark about
the hot weather every time he puts his
hand in his pocket in a hopeless search
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

have to stay in the sanctum will wish
those who can go a merry time and
safe return to their desks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The Brooklyn strikers used several
poor arguments, and dynamite was the
worst of them all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

Anyway the. peace congress has dis
covered some new things for nations
to quarrel about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

General Humidity is decidedly of
more Importance in the Philippines
than General Otis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24

The family and regimental reunions
are about all arranged for, and August
will be full, and oyertlowing with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-24
Railroads and Steamboats,,

Daily service except Sundays, commenc-
Ing Monday, June 10, 1893.
Steamer Della Collins will leave Au-
gusta daily. except SUNDAY al l.3D, Hal
lowell +. NJ. connecting with steamers
which leave Gardiner daily, except Sun
day, for Boston at 3.35 =. NJ, Richmond
TO. Bath and Popham Beach Il. NJ
Returning, Leave Boston every evening
except Sunday at o'clock, for all land
inGs on the kenncbec river arriving in
season to connect with early morning
steam and electric cars.
Fare between Augusta, HallOwell, Car
diner. and Boston. sl.75 or 500 round
trip, Richmond $3.50, round trip $3.50. Bath
and Popham Beach SIS. round trip, S2Ip
Commencing July g. 1899, the new
steamer LINCOLN Will leave Wiscassct
on Tuesdays ANA Thursdays at 4 II. NJ
ana Boothbay Harbor at $50 F. NJ. for
Boston. ON Sunday she viii leave Wis
casset at 2 T.. NJ. BoOthbay HarbOr 3.3q
Bath AT and Popham Beach at Il. NJ.
for Boston. Returning Will leave Boston,
Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings
at 100 for BuUthbay HarbOr and Wiscas-
set direct arriving in season 20 connect
with early morning trains on Maine Cen
tral ana Wiscasset & Quebec II. Il. Fare
from Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor
$3.50 round trip $3.50.
JAMES r. DRAKE, President.
ALLEN PARTRIDGE, Agt., Augusta.
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