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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28


To the kindness of Hon. ]. w. Brad
bury, who dropped into the Journal of
| flee, Saturday, for a little chat, we are
| indebted for a copy of the American
| Traveller of the issue of August 4,
1869, published in Boston. The feature
in its columns to which Mr.. Bradbury
| having thoroughly enjoyed it himself.
is a sermon preached in Plymouth
church. Brooklyn, by Henry Ward
Beecher. Did you ever hear that great
divine? Few such sermons are heard
or read as those he delivered. and the
| one in question is a splendid sample
| of his logic and eloquence. Right
| and wrong ways of coming to Christ
was his theme. and the text was found
| in Mark Y IL. "WhosoeVdr shall not
! receive the kingdom of God as little
| child, he shall not enter therein. :
| What n simple, and consequently what
a forceful, way he took of showing the
| simplicity OF. the true Christian life.
The child life and the pareEt love are
the central thoughts. Not the man who
comes in the spirit of self-eXcuse, or
of disputation or bustling with preju-
dices or anxious to make q bargain.
will find Christ. 1t is the simple faith
and unconscious enthusiasm of the
. little child gladly giving its love to it's
mother, which best represents the rela-
| tions of the Christian and Christ. BE
honorable and be sensible and you will
be Christians, says the great Beecher
in closing his sermon. That doctrine is
worth all the creeds and dogmas which
the religious world quarrels about. 1t
| is true that not all clergymen can be
Beechers, but if he had more imitators
the work of Outstanding the world
would be nightly advanced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

The Buffalo Express having de-
clared that all things are possible in
Kansas, the Kansas City Journal re-
torts that it will not be possible to
make Kansas farmers believe again
that free silver is necessary to prosper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

We don't know what Labori's fee will
be in the Dreyfus case. but it will be
one instance to go on record where the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

An Arson correspondent recalls the
marvel of speed that was shown July
4, 1850, at the first race ever given on
the North Arson track. The fastest
time made was 3.14i2 for purse OF SO
while 1900 people looked with wonder
as the winner came under the wire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

The 18th Maine at it's recent reunion
at Union entertained an ex-rebel un-
awares, and only knew his identity
when he thanked the veterans for their
hospitality and departed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

Saco has been under the impression
that Governor Pingrce, who is n native
of York county, passed part Of his boy
hood i'll that city. working i'll one Of
the mills. But during his visit TO that
city. last week, he said that his mem
Dry failed to RECORD any such incident
of his early career.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

The Cameron claim will come before
the last dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

The death of Mrs. John Cook in Ellis
worth last week, broke wedding
bond of g. years duration. Blest be the
tie that binds so many happy years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

Speaking about game, a Dexter man
recently discovered a dead deer and
two live porcupines in n dry we'll on
his farm The former had been killed
by falling in. and the two porcupineS
had climbed down to have a venison
feast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

Shiloh's priest and prophet has
earned his vacation trip to England. +
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

Wiscasset hears that Chief Justice
Peters will come there in October and
hold the last term of court in his
long and brilliant career.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

oxford county savings banks do not
have the best of luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28
Every Tuesday and Friday

during July ana August ana through
sept. lst, Via Maine Central Il. r. ana
Eastern Steamboat co.
ENcursinnsts take trains leaving Au-
gus'I It G3l a. ~. connecting ut Bath
wIin Eastern Steamboat cos steamer
Tor Bnoihbay AMI Islands or popham
beach EXoErsl"uisfs will have from four
~ iiv. hours ht the different landings
ami returning Will arrive at Augusta Ill
- +. VI.
Fares fur round trip from Augusta,
llIllDw-l. Gardiner. Richmond and Har-
wards 500. RuwiOinham. soc. Bruins
w.ok. 1Jc.; Wat-ryilie, $50.
mono thurs. rinsept
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

Dog days depart lin one,sweek from
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28
Change of Time
COMMENCING JULY Sd.
Steamer Gardiner,

n. ". BREWER, CAPT.
VIII leave Gardiner at us; Richmond
$50; arrive at Bath as A. NJ.
Leave Bath > L. NJ: Richmond BIS; ar
rive ut Gardiner 43U.
VIII stop elsewhere on signal.
VIII Charter for Excursion Parties ANY
Day with Two Days Notice.
W. D. HARRINGTON, Gen. Man,
Gardiner.
may12.d diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

The dog fish hanging about the
shores of Casco bay, have been play
ing havoc with nets and travis for a
long time past and it has got SO now
the fishermen do not dare to do much
of anything except hand lines. The re-
suit is a scarcity of fish of certain
kinds. 3d.. .. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, d. V. s, at Togus.
KennebeC Central R. r,

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad. and A. II. & G. Elec-
trio Railroad to Augusta, and >Kennebec
Steamboats, for Boston.
summer arrangement, in effect Monday.
June g. 1899.
Leave Randolph: Ar. at Nat Home:
~ and 1922 A. NJ. 7.42 & 1O.42 A. NJ
l-v. Nat. Home: Ar. at Randolph:
SIS and Ills A. NJ. SIS < lbs A. NJ.
l.50. 800 * 5 L. NJ. 30, 500 * $50 u. NJ.
SUNDAY TRAINS will run as follows:
Leave Randolph, 20 and $40 T.. NJ Ar
rive at National Home. 2.40 and $40 p.
NJ. Leave National Home. 240 and z.
N. Arrive a. Randolph. 800 and SO r.
NJ.
BAND CONCERT every day excent
Monday and Saturday at =. Nj, by the
Home band. Inspection and parade of
me veterans Saturdays at L. NJ. Spe-
cial rates given to excursion parties
+. A. LAWTON, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

The social season Is in its height up
in North Buckfield as is indicated by
this item in the Norway Advertiser:
Mrs. ]. f. Mayhem had IA callers, the
18th"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

And now the fairs begin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

The Republicans of Pennsylvania
have not great campaign before them
this year, as only state treasurer ana
two supreme court judges are to be
elected. At their convention, last
week, they named able men for each
of these positions, and adopted a plat
form as satisfactory as the candidates.
The party is a unit for both the men
and the principles and will win an
overwhelming victory in the 1all. Inc
platform endorses the national admin
istration in a manner that is direct, I'M
oualified and inspiring. 1t re-atlirms
the St Louis declarations of 1896, and
it strikes the keynote for 1900 by de-
clariug for the denomination of
President Mckinley. Just now Penn
sylvania is preparing to give glori-
Gus welcome home to the 10th Penn
svlyania volunteers who are homeward
bound after a brilliant service in the
Philippines. 1t is. therefore, cheering
and significant that simultaneously
with the return of these brave fighters
the Republicans of the state pledge to
the President our faithful support in
the prosecution of the war in the Phil
ippines in order that the supremacy of
the flag planted there by the valor of
our army and navy may be main
tanned" The Republicans of Pennsyl-
vania speak for the Republicans of the
nation. They are for the flag and the
purposes which it represents at home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28

- Daily, Sundays included.
Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of E.
II. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office In Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free OF ex-
pense.
GEO f. EVANS, f. E. BOOTHBY,
v. Pres. &, Gen. Magr. G. r. & T. A
Portland. June Y, 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28
Eastern Steamboat
GO.

Low rate excursions to BoOthbay ami
Islands ANA Popham Beach. Commence
ing July llth and continuing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-28
BANGOR & AROOSTOOK RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet ParlOr Cars between
Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
Caribou at 6.4O A. N. and Bangor at as
Z. N.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

book alone, which is published at a
yearly expense of several thousand
dollars. is worth more than the price
Of joining.
There is a popular impression that
the league Is on the decline. but moth
ing is farther from the truth. Two
years ago Sterling Elliott the league
president offered out Of his private
pocket, prizes amounting to $4,000 to
members bringing in the most recruits.
This policy occasioned q boom in MEM
bership which did not last the follow
ing year when the system policy OF Civ
ing prizes was discontinued. But the
falling off in membership was slight
and temporary, and the league is now
booming again.
The work accomplished by the league
in past years has been far reaching. All
kinds Of legislation favorable to wheel
men has. by It's influence, been passed
in almost every state in the country
and much threatened hostile legislation
slde-tracked. Many cases have been
brought into the court by the society
and the greater part Of them won The
work Of building good roads is now pro-
crossing apace. In Massachusetts over
81 000, 900 has been expended for that
purpoee In the past few years. The
highway commission was appointed and
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15
PRHsrDMwry rr1EfP1EcDs.
One White House Clock Once Kept
Time for Napoleon Bonaparte.

Ono White House Clock oBos Kept
Time for Napoleon Bonaparte.
The clocks In the White House. re-
marked an official ciocls-winaeT. accord
ing to the Washington Star. "are by no
means the most uninterestfng things
about tho house though but little has
ever appeared about them In the news
papers. Strange as It may appear. but
one Of the old clocks there ~ Of Amerf-
can manufacture though all that have
been purchased Of late years ara The
one clock referred to was made IN New
York. and was purchased when James
Monroe was president. 1t Is one Of the
permanent fixtures in the green room,
and has been there ever since IL was
purchased. AS a timepiece 1t compares
favorably with any of the foreign made
clocks, though It was made at time
when America was not as famous for
It's timepieoes as il Is now
THE most interesting clock here, OF
course, from It's history Is the clock Of
the blue parlOr, which was once the
property OF Napoleon Bonaparte. who
presented it TO Cen Lafayette, and the
latter presented it to Gen. Washington.
The frame Of il is made OF alaDaster
and French gilt bronze. 1t has TO be
wound but once a month. il Keeps time
today as accurately as when 1rst made.
What is known as the Lincoln clock,
purchased when President Lincoln was
in the White House, is an object Of I'M
terest in the red room and Is OF ebony
and gold. II strikes the quarters, halves
and hours.
I'm Mrs. McKinleys room is q clock
which has been running without the
slightest inteTnission for nearly thirty
wears The clock at the foot Of th9
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15
List of the Local Members
Of the Organization.

The League of American Wheelmen
is well represented in Worcester Up
wards of 400 members of the big cycl-
ing organization hail from this city.
From it's start, Worcester has
been recognized as an L. A. w strong
hold, and the membership is con-
stantly increasing.
There exists, however, in the public
mind numerous misconceptions rela-
tive to the order. Some wheelmen
think that because the J.. A. w fails
to offer social advantages, there is lit
tie to be gained by joining it. They
prefer to affiliate with some bicycle
club and let the other go. They are
perfectly willing to enjoy advantages
secured by the national organization,
but do not care to pay for the privi-
lege.
The l.. A. w is not a social organ
ization. 1t is emphatically a mutual
benefit society. It's members pay the
nominal fee of 81 yearly, plus 81
initiation fee, and secure the follow
ing advantages: Free road book of
members state, including maps and
cycle routes and other information, le-
gal protection in his rights as a
wheelman, discounts in L. A. w. no
tells and repair shops, free subscription
to the l.. A. w. Bulletin for year,
protection from bicycle thieves, the l..
A. w. Offering a standing reward of
$25 for the conviction of persons steal
ing q members wheel; concessions at
L. A. w. meets.
These advantages are all included in
the yearly fee of dollar. The road
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15
BICYCLE NOVELTIES
Penny In the Slot Bicycle Pump and the
Bi-Gear.

B-Gear.
Lud c. Havsner offers several curious
bicycle novelties this year. A penny in
the slot bicycle pump Is something quite
new TO Worcester. ME- Haveuer liz on
the point OF closing a contract with the
Rochester Automatic Pump Company,
by which he VIII secure possession of d
number OF the cuTiosities- He VIII not
sell but win Distribute them at the road
houses and other likely places
The modus opePandi is to put a penny
in the slot. attach the tube, and pan o
lever and the tire is flied On pleasant
day when the roads are covered with
wheels the device Is suTa 10 prove a
small mimi and th9 Weighing machine
and the chewing gum SHOT machine will
be no longer Ia the game
Another bicycle novelty Is the hi-gean~
1t is not entirely new. but rs 1iist couT-
ing to the notice Of the public. It Ii an
attachment that can be fitted te any
wheel by which the gear can be ALTERED
while riding, by merely pulling Lever
Suppose rider b. riding an 81 gear. EDa
comes to n steep bill Flo palls no n
lever and Instantly the gear Is down in
the SEtbes and the climb becomes eaSx.
At the summit he pushes down Shs
lever and speeds along with the high
gear. The invention 81 especially ap-
piicable 10 tandenns whose high gear
renders them dificuk b manage
against the wind OF up hin.
Another novelty Is a ruhber elast9e
chain cover. which fits tightly ovor any
bicycle chain and protects II from me
wet. 1t is not clumsy, Ike the cumber-
Some gear cases now in use. II can be
slipped on or off any wheel ia AN In
slant
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

hundred that he could not. To his
surprise Fitzpatrick trundled his wheel
to the top, and without saying a word
leaped on and coasted to the bottom
without accident. Finding that coast
ing down stairs was easier than he had
anticipated and that the sole capital
required was a clear head and steady
nerves, fitzpatrick made a business of
giving coasting exhibitions.
He now makes contracts at fairs and
summer resorts for not less than two
weeks at a time. He has erected a
long scaffolding IS feet high with mar
row steps running down to the ground,
not more than five feet wide. When a
high wind blows the frail structure fire.
quently sways and yibrates sufficient
ly to scare any ordinary individual
when he merely stands on it. But
nothing daunts Fitzpatrick. Twice a
day he mounts to the top and pushes
off down the incline. For the space of
20 feet he keeps his one foot on the
pedal, but after getting well under way
he coasts. Mr.. Fitzpatrick has been
cOasting this way continuously for 10
years, and has never met with an ac-
cident He rides the Iver Johnson.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

The Crescent this year has a chain
less wheel of the bevel-gear order.
Ball retainers are placed in all bear
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

the balls and holding both balls and
rollers in place in frame. Experiment
proves that a wheel equipped with the
combination bearing revolves much
longer than the ordinary bearing The
rafting caused by the balls is done
way with. Another Improvement in the
70 Cleveland is the direct spoke and
ub.
The Stcarns.
The yellow Fellow has fallen in line
and is now one Of the bevel gear wheels.
Other novelties are patent handle-bar
grips, a patent chain fastening device
and crank hanger bearings. The crank
axle and cones are in one piece. The
whole frame has been altered the seat
having been moved forward. There is
less rake to the frame. 1t is claimed
the new position of the seat makes the
Stearns the fastest and easiest wheel
on the market.
The Monarch.
This wheel advert1ses a new forged
steel seat post bracket. Improve
ments are noted in hubs, chains and
sprockets. The Monarch is selling at
reduced rates.
The Spaldlng.
The SpaIding is another of the chain
less variety, although it offers plenty
of chain wheels for those that want
them. An entirely new front fork is a
feature this year. 1t is arohed and
made from a forging, and is neater in
| appearance than the old fork. A meth
cd of thimble jointure is adopted in the
construction of the frame.
The Orient.
The manufacturers of the Orient en-
| JOY the distinction of being the only
ones the world over that ever con-
structed a wheel on which ten riders
| could sit at once. That they could do
| so, is due to their sprocket and divided
! crank axle, which is in two sections
! and held together by a draw bolt. The
| triple truss fork crown so long dis
! tinctive of this wheel is retained.
The Heating.
The Heating with it's distinctive
| curve, still meets with big sales. This
| year it offers a chainless variety. 1t
| is easy running and as near dust
proof as any wheel in the market.
The Sterling.
The ever popular Sterling, Built
like a watch" enters the season with
reduced prices. The Morse roller chair
is the principal innovation. Both chair
and chainless varieties are offered. The
olive finish and curved forks, so lone
recognized features of this make, are
retained. The Sterling people boast thai
none of their front forks have ever
been broken.
The liver johnson.
This popular wheel enjoys a wide To-
cal reputation. This year it offers {
. choice of three grades, a SIS chainless
) a $50 racer and $40 roadster It's forl
| will be the strongest feature. 1t il
double-arched and forged. The head il
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

the greater part of the laws passed as
direct result of the influence of the
League of American Wheelmen- The
American Wheelman. banded together.
are now force in politics that cannot
be ignored.
In Worcester the interests OF the
league are looked after by three CON
suls Lincoln Holland Worcester prop
err; Edwin Entwistle. South Worcester,
and Frank L. Goes. New Worcester. Mr..
Holland is one of the original l.. A. w.
members. He attended the first prelim-
mary meetings in the DAYS Of its found
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15
CHARLES j. FITZPATRICK.

Charles J. Fitzpatrick. the one-legged
trick cyclist, is probably the nerviest
rider in existence. His marvellous feat
of coasting down the capitol steps in
Washington is something that has new
er been duplicated.
Mr.. Kilpatrick's home is Chicago. In
1889 he was doing trick riding through
out the country. Happening to be in
Washington he once remarked to a
friend that he could ride down the cap
itol steps. The friend wagered a few
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

ing. He is number A on a list that now
numbers almost 100000. He has always
been an enthusiastic worker and wheel
man. and claims to have been the first
man in Worcester to ride o pneumatic
tire wheel, although "Lud' Havener
disputes the title to priority in this par
ticular. Mr. Hollands first safety" in
the days of the old Ordinary" is still
remembered by old timers.
The following are some Of the repre-
sentative Worcester wheelmen. who
have taken out membership in the l.
A w
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15
The Syracuse.

ings. Felt washers are used to keep
the bearings dust proof.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

Bagle-Quad rear stays, new truss
crown.
Relay-New crank bracket, push
button brake.
Clipper-Bevel gear, chainless, Star
sprocket, automatic brake.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

The Cleveland comes out this year
with a startling innovation in the way
Of bearings. Instead of the plain ball
bearing a combination ball and roller
bearing has been designed. In the or
binary ball bearing the rear Of one ball
revolves in a direction opposite to the
front surface of the next ball. causing
friction This difficulty the Cleveland
obviates by inserting rollers between
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

If THE BABI IS CUTTING TEETH,
Be sure and use chat old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
child softens the gums allays all pain
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bot.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15

also forged steel bored out like a gun
barrel. All stampings are discarded,
having been found unsatisfactory. The
crank shaft is in two pieces, which can
be taken apart in 80 seconds and re-
placed without altering the adjust
ment.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-15
WORCESTER AS THE HUB.
Distances From the Heart of the Com
monwealth.

The following table shows the distances
from Worcester of towns and cities in
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-04-27
CUTTING THE WIRES
Insurgents Giving the Signal
Corps a Great Deal OF
Trouble

Manila, April 25.-Although
the ground in a sticky condition
on account Of the rain storm, sers
iously impeding the progress OF
Gen. Lawton's column, he left
San Jose today and expected to
reach No1z1gay this evening.
Col. Summers is marching across
from Bocave with two battalions
of each of the Oregon aud Mime
sofa regiments, three troops Of
calvary and two guns.
In the meantime Gen. McArth-
urls division is in front of Calum~
pit preparing to attack, and Gen.
Hale is threatening the enemy on
his tanks.
A number of rebels between
Novaliches and Latoma perslss
tently interfered with Geographic
communication. but the Signal
Corps repaired the breaks aud
captured several prisoners
The armored launch Napidsn
this morning discovered a small
body of rebels at Taktay, A few
shots scattered the rebels and
drove them inland from the lake.
Washington, April 25-,Gen.
Otis cables that Gen Hale's brig
ade and Gen, McArthur's division
moved down the right bank of
the Quin Qua river yesterday to
the vicinity of Calumpit and are
now joined by Wheaton's brigade
on the left flank,
Gen. hale encountered fierce
opposition, driving the enemy
with heavy loss and taking the
entertainment on the flank. Oul
loss was six killed and twelve
wounded. The division has now
invested Calumpit, which will be
taken today. Gen. Lawtop, witt
part of his command, reaches
Norzagay this evening. where he
will be joined by the centre col
umn from Bocave.
The extreme heat, rains, higt
streams and bad roads made tht
march very difficult. He has hae
no opposition since be left Nov
aliches, the enemy retreating OF
his front south of and near Ma
Mia. The ene1ny's force is abou
1000. They are making demon
strations daily and are easily
taken care of. 1t cannot commun
icate with the north.