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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

While reverses were not unexpected,
no Englishmen believed that anything
like the blow Gen. Joubert delivered to
Gen. Whites forces. yesterday. threat
ened the British arms in South Africa.
and apparently the full extent of the
disaster is not vet acknowledged
Inquiry at the war office seems to in
dictate that the military dispatches con-
tain other particulars which it is deem
ed ineXpedient to publish Immediately.
but the serious nature of which is not
disguised. The story as already known.
however. is sufficiently bad. The loss
in effective men must be appalling TO
a general who is practically surround
ed. Two of the finest British regi-
ments and mule battery deducted
from the Ladysmith garrison weakens
it about fifth of its total strength
and alters the whole situation very ma
terially in favor of the Beers, who.
once again have shown themselves
stern fighters and military strategists
Of superior order.
The disaster cost the British from
1900 to 1000 men and six 1-pound screw
guns. and. as the Boer artillery is al
ready stronger than the British, the
capture of these guns will be great
help to the Beers. Apart from the
immediate loss in electives, which will
seriously cripple Gen. Whites opera
tons, the British defeat must have a
most depressing effect on the balance
of the Ladysmith force, which it may
be expected to have much weight with
the Beers who are Wavering as to
which side to support.
Further news must be awaited before
it is attempted to attach the blame
where it belongs. Gen. White man
fully accepts all the discredit attach
ing to the disaster which, apparently,
was at least partially due to stamped
ing the mules with the guns.
From the list it will be seen that ~
officers were made prisoners, besides
a newspaper correspondent. Mr.. J.
HYDE. The news We're received with
dismay. There was a rush to the war
office which, by noon. was surrounded
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
WANTED A PENSION.
But VIM. LeIand's Alleged False
Swearing Causes Him Trouble.

Portland, Me. oct. 31.-J. II. Shine,
United States marshal Of the northern
district of California, brought here.
today. VIM. Leland, who has been in
dicted for attempt to obtain q pension
by fraud Leland, it is alleged, swore
he was W. G. Hawkins of the 30th New
York Volunteer Infantry. He has been
an inmate of the Togus and other
homes. He was at the Oaksvile, Cal.
Home. when arrested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
TOO MANY VOLUNTEERS.
British Consul at Chicago Has More AppIi.
cants Than He Can Use.

Chicago, Oct 31.-The British consul
in this city, Mr.. w. Windham. has adj
dressed communication to the Times
Herald saying that the number Of ap-
plicants who wish to serve in the Brit
ISL army is 50 great that he is unable
personally to answer them. ana for the
information Of those in ignorance of the
fact he says that no volunteers have
been called for. lie also denies Il Min
neapolis report that he advised two
men who wished to enlist to 60 to
Canada to join the Canadian Regiment.
which is now full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
CONSERVATION in England Reserves Being Called Out
white May Be Recalled Outgeneral|ed and
OMfought by the Beers.
WHITE LED INTO TRAP.

London. OcJ 31.-The following is the
text II Gen. Whites dispatch to the
war Office
"LaGysmith. oct. 2o-l0.&5 =. MI
have to report a disaster = the column
sent by me ~ take position On a hill u
guard the left flank Of tn troops IN
the operations, today, the Royal Irish
Fusilicrs. M l0 Mountain Battery ana
the Worcestershire Regiment were
surrounded i'll The hills. ana after los
ing heavily. had to capitulatc. The
casualties have not vet been ascer-
tainrd.
"A man Of the Fusilicrs. employed rs
A hospital orderly, came in under a flag
Of truce with a letter from the survivors
of the column, who asked for assistance
to bury the dead. fear there is no
doubt Of the truth Of the report.
II formed 4 plan in the carrying out
Of which the disaster occurred and
am alone responsible for the plan
There is no blame whatever to the
troops, as the position was untcna-
blc'
Gen. White. in a subsequent dispatch.
says: The following is a list Of the
Major Adyc. Irish Fusiliers: COL earle
ton. Major Mum. Major l<incaird.
Captain Burrow. Captain Rice. Captain
oliver. Lieut.. Heard, Lieut.. Southcy.
Lieut.. Phihbs, Lieut.. Dooner. Lieut..
Kentich. Lieut.. kinahan. Lieut.. Jeud-
wine, Chaplain Matthews. OF the
above Captains Rice and Silver and
Lieut.. Dooncr We're wounded.
Humphrey, Major Capel-Curc. Major
Wallace. Capt. Duncan. capt. Nisbet,
Lieut.. Ingham. Lieut.. Davy, Lieut..
Knox. Lieut.. Temple. Lieut.. Radicc.
Lieut.. Breul. Lieut., short Lieut.. Smith.
Lieut.. Mackenzie. Lieut.. Beasley. Lieut..
Gray. OF the above Captains Duncan
and Conner We're wounded.
Royal Artillery: Major Bryant.
Mounted Battery: l.. T. Wheeler,
Lieut.. nugget, Lieut. Moore. Lieut.,
Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
SUICIDE At DEXTER.
Phillip L. Lowell. Wealthy Resident. End.
His Life by Drowning.

Foxcroft. Oct. 3l.-The body o
Phillip l.. Lowell. one of the wealthies
residents Of Dexter, was found in Nor.
rison mill pond. at that place. thi,
morning. He has been in i'll health
several months. and it is thought com
nitted suicide while temporarily in
sane.
Mr.. Lowell conducted a large clothing
business in Dexter for many years
He served in the Civil war, was 4
prominent Methodist and Grand Army
man. a widow and two daughters
survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
A LETTER.
Auburn, Me, June %, 1899.

DR.. FISKE:
Dear Sir-After treating my case Of
fistula in such skilful manner. / feel
that some praise is due you. ! think
that you understand your business thor
ouGhly. and that your new way Of trent
ing iistula is as far in advance Of the ON
method using a knife, as the electric
light is ahead of tallow candle. Should
any one consult me in regard to your
ability shall recommend you highly.
Very truly yours, JOHN T. TIBRETTS.
No. ~ Pleasant st.
Those having trouble with fistula should
consult DR.. t'iske. 332 Main St. Lewiston.
or at Hotel North. Augusta, Thursdays.
from A. NJ. to 3 T.. NJ. Remember that
DIR. Fiske guarantees a cure in every
case or no pay.
novl. dot, 1stp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
One Cable Gives Out,

New York. Oct. 31.-The French Tel
egraph Gable Co, this morning. sent
out the following notice:
Inc Eastern Gable 90. notifies US
that the Lorenzo Marques and Mozam-
blque cable broke down. early this
morning. cutting off communication
with South Africa by the east coast
route. In the meantime traffic is cir
culating by the west coast route which
is working Well"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Molineux Trial Date Not Yet Set.

New York. Oct. Slowing t. the illness
OF Justice Fursman. the appearance of
Roland +. MoineuX in the supreme court
of the criminal branch, today, to have a
day set for his trial on the charge of
poisoning Mrs. Kate Adams, was post
poned until tomorrow. 1t is stated that
the district attorney still intends to place
the MolineuX case on the supreme court
calendar for Nov. u. If that date is SAT
isfactory to Justice Fursman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Beers and British Treated Alike.

Durham. Natal. Oct. 31-The legisla-
tive building has been transformed into
hospital for the Boer and British
wounded, who will be treated alike
Mr.. Walter Morrison. NJ p. has
given 10000 for the aid Of the Natal
volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Ma'eking Now Well Protected.

London. Oct. 31.-The Cape Town
correspondent Of the Daily Mail says
ne learns that Col. Baden-Powell, the
British commander at Mafeking. has
laid railway in a complete circle
around Mafeking and is running ar
mored trains around the town, ready
to meet the Beers at any point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Wa shinqtcn Forecast.

Washington. oct. SI.-Forccast for
Wednesday and Thursday, for New Ems
land: Rain. Wednesday,, with east ia
northeast gales; clearing, Thursday Hur
ricanc signals are displayed from Hat
teras To- Boston, ana storm signals on Tho
Maine coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Reiniorcemen.s to Be Sent.

London, Oct. 31.-The war office has
sent the following dispatch to Gen
Butler:
Three extra battalions of foot and one
mountain battery, with reserves will
leave England during the course Of 10
days to make good the casualties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
HEAVY BOER LOSSES.
Estimated About 900 Killed and 1000
Wounded at Ladysmith.

London, Oct. S1.-A special dispatch
from Ladysmith says the Beers suf-
fered severely during the engagement.
some persons estimating their loss at
900 to 1000 killed and wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
White Nay Retire 10 Pietermaritzbura.

London. oct. 31.-Reports are current
here that Gen. White may retire to
Pictcrmaritzburg while the railroad is in .
tact, There is much divergence of opin.
ion in military circles as to the adyisa
bility of such a step
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
RAIN--FAIR. THURSDAY.

Boston, Oct. 3l-Local Forecast for
Wednesday: Cloudy weather with light
rain; brisk easterly winds; fair and
colder, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
More Reserves Ordered Out.

London. oct. 31.-The communicative
chief, Field Marshal Lord Wolseley. has
issued an order for the mobilization. by
NOV. 6. Of the reserves Of the Sussex ami
Derbyshire regiments, who will be added
to the South African force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

81 had a running. itching gore or r ,
leg. Suffered tortures. Doans Ointmen:
took away the burning and itching in
stantly, and quickly effected permanent
cure" c. w. Lenhart. Bowling Green, 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Preparing TO Shell Kimberley.

Cape Town, oct. Silt is reported from
Barkly West that the Beers are CON
structing forts around Kimberley. for the
purpose Of Smelling the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

greater part of the time. On Monday.
he regained consciousness for a brief
time but sank rapidly afterwards and
passed quietly away this evening.
The funeral Of Bishop Nicely will take
place. Friday at noon. 1t will be at
tended by the bishops Of many Of the
dioceses in this section of the country.
all Of whom have been notified of his
death.
Henry Bishop Neeley, second bishon
OF the Protestant Episcopal diocese of
Maine, was born in Fayetteville n vi
May II, 1880. He graduated al Hobart
college in lS49, and was afterwards n
tutor in the same institution. He was
ordained deacon in Trinity church. Ge-
neVa. in 1852. by Rt. ". H. Delaney.
;. T. d.. and priest by the same prelate
in 1854 He officiated as rector of CAL
vary church. Utica. 1885. Christ
church. Rochester, 1S55-62. and chap
lain Of Hobart College, 1S62-64. He
then removed to New York and became
an assistant minister of Trinity parish
and in charge Of Trinity chapel. and
from this was elected to the Epsco-
pacy.
At the convention held at Gardiner. in
this State, Oct. 80. 1866, he was elected the
bishop of the diocese Of .daine.
DR.. Nicely was Consecrated on the feast
Of the conversion Of St. Paurs. Jan. ..
1861. in Trinity chapel, New York The
officiating bishops We're Potter Of New
York, Williams Of Connecticut. Odel-
CONTINUED on page g.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
Loaded the Pastor.

Last Friday evening the Greenbush
M. E. Church held reception in
honor of the return of Rev. F. H.
Roberts to his fifth year OF the pastor
ate of this church. The congregation
was fully. represented, although the
weather was somewhat unfavorahle.
The pastor replying to-, the! reception
address, thanked the members for
their: cordial expression OF good viii
and welcome, the Choir sang app,iropri.
ate selections and the ladies handed
round fruit and cake. +: The absence OF
Mrs." Roberts; cast a cloud over the
event. She had been expected to at.
tend also but was unable through sick.
ness. The donations brought in were
beyond the capacity Of the pastors
buggy and team was secured to con
vey them to his residence tn I, next dav.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
FOrgetfulness.

Reader, have you ever thought how
difficult it is to find an unbroken family,
says an exchange? Most of US are
fragments of families scattered here
and there. struggling as best we may.
We think of father, mother and chill
dren Scattered like the mists of the
morning. There is something in life
which: makes us forgetful of each
others welfare when we become separ-
ated. How often do you write to
brother and sister? We dare saw if
you will sit down and count the DAYS
you will be surprised to find that it has
been months and perhaps years since
you wrote to either of them. Once in
a great while letter passes telling of
the dear love and asking to be for
given for not writing oftener, then a
long silence. A telegram is handed to
you after a while and your fingers
ftremble while you tear the envelope.
You read that father, mother, brother
or sister died on such day. You go
away by yourself, shed a profusion of
scalding tears and regret a thousand
times the negligence to the dear de-
parted. The duties of life are SO COM
pletely absent from our time and
thoughts that we forget when we
should remember. .. 60 ri ..:....- :.s-
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

The Temperance social at the resi-
dence of A. W. Woodcock, proved a
very enjoyable affair. A good pro-
gram was provided, the old and young
uniting to make the evening success.
Among the many good things rem
,dered was recitation by Prof. White,
select reading by Clifton Cravens, so.
los by little Miss Ethel Moore and
Amy Woodcock, also poem by Mrs.
A. NJ. Cater which was given to her
when she was only four years old,
printed on handkerchief. Also en-
couraging words by Rev. Donovan.
After the program those present en-
joyed themselves with plays and games
all uniting in saying that the evening
had been we'll spent.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
Wants an Electric Line.

One of our prominent business men
suggests that a movement to secure a
connection with Anoka by construct
ing an electric line. He has it on
good authority that within twelve
months Anoka will have similar con-
nection with Minneapolis and this
would give US direct communication
with the Twin Cities. He thinks
S150,0O0 would build the road if the
line could use the side of the wagon
road for right of way and it would
certainly be paying investment from
the start. 1t would furnish quick and
convenient transportation for both pas
sengers and freight and both are big
items in this village alone. - D..
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Mrs. Gusta Lustig, widow of the late
Florens Lustig, died last Saturday af-
ternoon, aged 3S years. Mrs. Lustig
had lived in Princeton several years
and leaves a large circle of friends to
mourn her untimely death. The
funeral occurred Monday afternoon
and was largely attended, the burial
taking place at the German cemetery
on the north side. Mrs. Lustig sur
vived her husband about seven months
and was without a relative in this
country. =;
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
Thanksgiving Ball.

Gen. Custer Camp, S. of V. has been
making arrangements for it's annual
masque ball. This event will occur
Thursday evening, Nov. 80, and the
boys are preparing to make it a very
enjoyable affair. Their reputation as
hosts is such that they will have no
difficulty in securing a good attend
ance.. Music from abroad will be pro:
vided and the ladies of the L. A. S.
will serve midnight supper at G.. A.
R. hall. Every effort will be made to
insure a very enjoyable time for all
who attend, so get your suits ready
and prepare to enjoy yourself.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Warden Wolfer, of the State peni-
tentiary was swapping stories with St.
Paul friends the other day, and here is
one on the ''Oirish:'' 1.-THE time of the
big Saltwater fire three years ago the
sparks and burning brands were fall
ing in the prison yard pretty thick
and it looked for a little while as
though the whole plant would go.
Some stables were threatened so
dangerously that I had the horses
taken out. The prisoners were watch
ing the fre-those that could see the
reflection of the Aames-and listened
to the alarm with marked apprehen-
sion. First thing:I did when saw the
stables we're in such danger was to run
to the guard and sing out to him:
Let Ole out! Let Ole out right
away!' 'Ole was a prisoner who had
charge of the horses. And from one
OF the upper cells came the cry:
That's roight. Save the Swades and
let the poor Oirish burn up.'''
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

An auction of fancy articles prepared
by the Ladies Sewing society of the
West Branch Scandinavian Lutheran
congregation, will be held on Satur-
day evening at the home of A. Homme.
The receipts will be applied on church
: building now in course of construction.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Several new street lamps will be put
in at once. There will be one at Neely's
corner, one at the south end. Of the
West Branch BRIDGE. one at n. M.
Nelson's residence, one at the Tarbox
corner, another at Rutherford's and
another at Dickey's corner. This will
light several dark places.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

The little three-year-old son of Mr..
Baker, of Blue Hill had a very narrow
escape from death last week and fortu-
nately came out of the accident very
little the worse for wear. Mr.. Baker
was backing a wagon loaded with
twenty-five bushels Of potatoes and the
little fellow got in front of the wheels
unknown to his father. Before Mr..
Baker discovered his presence one of
the wheels had passed over the child's
back. He was Immediately brought to
this village but an examination proved
that aside from a few slight bruises he
had not been injured.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
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4 CHAS. KEITH.
Especially for Ladies'

are those splendid compartment cars
on the Burlington Limited from St.
Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago. All
the comforts of home including an
electric heater for your curling-iron.
When you send for a, railroad ticket.
insist on having it over the Burling-
ton.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

The morning mails are very heavy
now but Postmaster Cordiner gets
through them early, much to the salts
faction of the patrons of the Office.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Ladies' fine shoes, small sizes, Is
cents per pair; ladies fine oxfords,
small sizes, per pair so cents. These
prices are made to close out the line
and are the biggest bargains ever Of
fered shoe buyers in Princeton.
OAK HALL SHOE & CLOTHING co.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
The Finest Limited Train

from St: Paul and Minneapolis to Chi
cago is the Burlington electric lighted
and steam heated. Every comfort that
other trains have and some that no
others have. Remember this when
buying railroad tickets.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
The Minneapolis .Journal,. sav.. J,

''The Burlington buffet library car
is one of the most convenient ever put
on wheels. Besides allthe periodicals
and literature provided, there are. dup
licate whist boards for the amusement
OF the traveller. Goodness only kuoMs
what is 'slimited''in the way 81 beaiuty,,E
comfort andsllixury on the Burlington
Limited 80 i. .ss. Y
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Mrs. w. G. McVickar entertained
several of the little friends of her
daughter, Laura, yesterday afternoon
at her home in Greenbush, the occa-
sion being the little ones. third BIRTH
day.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Officers for the. ensuing year. will be
nominated at the regular convention of
Princeton Lodge No. 93,| KIP, next
Tuesday evening.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Three new phones were put in last
week by Mr.. Mabel. No. 19 is Could
ing's abstract Office, 81 w. H. Ferrell's
residence and ~ Il. H. Caley's resi-
dence. The company now has forty
three phones in operation and is giving
good satisfaction.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Members of Company NJ who have
not received pay from the government
for the time spent in Camp Ramsey
prior to their muster in to the service
of the United States are advised to
have nothing to do with claim agents.
They can make the application them
selves and secure their pay in full with
very little red tape and no expense
worth mentioning. Let the claim
agents severely alone.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

About twenty-five of the young
friends of Myrl rle Burgan~ gathered at
her home last Tuesday evening to as
sist her in appropriately celebrating
her fifteenth birthday. A very enjoy
able evening resulted.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Brad Trask, who has been pursuing
the festives dollar in the wild regions
of the north for several years, is in
Princeton this week visiting with old
friends. Brad looks hale and hearty
and does not show the effects Of any of
the hardships he has been forced to
suffer.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Many of the boys are logged out in
''beautiful' working suits. A Mime.
apolis manufacturer supplied them
with union Overalls. Il
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Judge Keith received notice yester-
day morning that the supreme court
had affirmed the decision of the lower
court in the case of Christina Rines
against the German Insurance COM
pany of Illinois. The case was con-
tested by the company when the loss
occurred on the point, that the trans
fer of the insurance policy to A. Rines
instead of his wife made the policy
invalid. This was OCCASION ed bv an
error on the part of the company's
agent and Mr.. Rines discovered the
mistake and transferred the insurance
to his wife, who was the purchaser of
the property, before the loss occurred.
Judge Keith feels very happy over his
victory.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

T. H. Galley announces that the
starch factory is preparing to shut
down and no potatoes will be Received
after Dec. |.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

Nothing but the freshest and best of
material is used in making that home
made mincemeat at Walkers, one big
jar full gone already.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16
For Sale.

About 50 school desks, both single
and double, and in good condition are
offered for sale on reasonable terms.
Apply to DR.. @. G. TARBox.
Treasurer School District No. /.
Princeton, MINI.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

u. S. Robbins came down from the
lake this week for short visit. It is
rumored that he will not return alone.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

The bargains in Shoes offered by the
Oak Hall Shoe & Clothing company
are genuine. You can't lose if you
trade there.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

The Methodist church will soon be
lighted by electricity, work having al
ready been begun. ,.:: = !. ~, .e..>s :. y, .E& Es5
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

f. The gentlemen's furnishings sold by
the Oak Hall Shoe & Clothing COM
pany are up-to-date and the prices are
always right.
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

NJ. s. Ruth erford left for Mile Lacs
lake this morning with a party Of pros
pective land purchasers, >~.. ~ : = 80! 81 =
The Princeton union., 1899-11-16

G. n. Jack returned from NickersOn
Monday morning and has been regal
ing his friends with hunting stories
and Juicy pieces of venison.