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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
SOUTH LTTCHFIELD.

An American flag was raised over the
schoolhouse in the Stevenstown district
in Lttchfie.d Saturday. with appropriate
ceremonies. The flag was the gift of Hon.
A. NJ. Spear of Gardiner. this schoolhousc
being the one in which he spent his early
school days The meeting was called 10
order al Z. NJ. BY j. +. Small. who in
troduced Mr.. Spear who spoke for nearly
three-quarters Of an hour in his usual in
tercsting ana eloquent manner. He was
visibly affected as ne recalled the Incl III
dents Of his schoolboy days. He was fol
lowed by Hon. O. Il. Clason Of Gardiner
in a patriotic speech. Charles \. Metcait
Esq Of I.itchheld, a schUomatc Of Mr.
Spears. made an interesting speech.
which pleased the audience so that after
giving three rOusing cheers for The flag
and the giycr he was given three hearty
cheers. Henry Taylor Of Litchfield. made
appropriate remarks. An interesting
feature of the occasion was singing by
the school children. The exercises were
interspersed b. fine singing by selected
quartctte with Miss Ethel Small presiding
a the organ. Jos. L. Edgecomb sung a
patriotic solo with fine effect. The at
tendance was quite large. After giving
chree hearty cheers for the flag ana three
more for the giver the meeting adjourned.
BY such friendly meetings cares are
lishtened, minds are frightened and al
are strengthened for lifes duties.
SIDNEY.
The Corson house has been clapboardeI
and painted.
f. +. Sibley is painting and making
some improvements on his house.
". p. Marble attended the fair at
Windsor. last week.
Mrs. Abby Sumner, who has been here
visiting her brother, Leroy S. Golf, has
returned to her home in Lewiston.
Mrs. Nancy Glazier of Newport, is Wis
iting her daughter, Miss Laura E.
Glazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lewis and daugh-
ter. Elsie of Sangerville. are visiting Mrs.
Lewis aunt. Mrs. j. F. Warren.
Herbert NJ. Leighton returned, Thurs
day. from weeks visit to Boston and
vicinity.
George f. Manter who has been
preaching during the summer vacation in
Haynosvillc. returned home and then
loft for Lewiston to resume his studies III
Bates College.
Mrs. Minnie Sawtelle Of Cherokee, Iowa.
visited Liewe.lyn Sawtelle last week.
The many friends Of a. s. Davenport
viii he pleased to learn that he is now
able 20 be out. Mr. Davenport has been
confined TO the house, and for the greater
rar, cf the timc ID his bed. for about
t...,. weeks fscn injuries received by
a,iTS k.2Eod by a horse. Al one time
iL5ta We're fears that he would not recov-
c~
sora 1ur.-.l Had 4 fork tine acct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26

shone from out clear blue sky, while a
soft southeriy breeze brought with 1t a
breathing sea as well as a fOretaste OF
Indian summer. On account of the wed
ding large number of the summer col
ony delayed their departure. so that the
ceremony made fitting climax to one OF
the gayest seasons ever known at this
popular summer resort.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Potter Of New York.
ofiiciated. but in accordance with the
laws of the state of Rhode Island, Rev.
DR.. Porter of the Emanuel church of this
city, read that portion OF the service
which legally united the distinguished
pair. while Il Russian service held, last
still further bound the couple in the holy
bonds of matrimony.
reception followed the wedding cere-
mony at the Palmer residence. and. late
this afternoon, the bridal couple left for
New York and 81. Petersburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
THE kEAR SARGE

uly25, tn. tn, sat, 1y, ftp

| dense smoke. The course of SO knots
was marked by five boats. in order; the
Scorpion at the start, next the Lilac
MayiioWer, Potomac, Resolute and at
the outer mark the Leyden.
The run to the eastward showed fine
figures, what ever tide there was. being
on the third and fourth legs. The run
was without incident and the average
was much better than IL knots. AS the
Leyden was passed the ships helm was
put first to port and then to starboard,
the maneuvre being repeated to show
with what degree Of nicely she answer
ed the wheel. Finally the wheel went
hard over and the ship circled to port
and headed on the return, having been
over % minutes maneuvering.
On the run back the conditions were
much changed, the wind blowing
strongly from a head. and the sea be-
ing swept by long sWells. AS the logs
We're run off much surprise was shown
that the speed was dropping. the fourth
leg being just over the knot point. 1t
was not known till afterwards that an
accident had happened to the hot water
feeder which brought down the steam
heavy wind that was against the craft
no allowance was made for it. in the
official finding.
There will be a slight correction on
tidal influence. but whether for or
against the Kearsarge is vet unknown.
When the battIeshp went over the
finish line shortly before o'clock. after
more than . four-hours' run. the an
nouncement that the average run stood
at 1884 was very pleasing to all hands.
The ship was then maneuvered, being
sent around in a close circle Of about
1900 feet in diameter. and the helling
over was only found to be three de
grees After other tests of the helm,
the ship under ordinary draught steam
ed to point off Boston lightship. and
just before dark the officers and guests
on board were brought to this city.
Capt. VIM Filger. who will command
the Kearsarge. expressed his admira
ton OF the battleship and her perform
ance. saying that he was convinced
that with 4 trained crew she is good for
17ia knots. He further praised her as
being a very stable boat and 4 magnili-
cent platform.
Rear Admiral Rodgers said that the
board were united iii satisfaction With
the vessel. For himself he said she
was stiff and strong. and the greatest
addition to the navy. He thought to-
days run was admirable, but would
wait for her final figures as to her
speed abilities Capt. Robley ID. Evans
said tho kearsarge was fine boat, and
one that in speed compared wei with
i MI
capt Evans said, that with the differ
crce in horse power and displacement.
that the Ecarsarge would so as fast as
the Iowa, but he was sure that she was
equal 10 IT knots. other officers We're
equally wen disposed in their com
ments on ,hn ships performance.
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Mn. HOBaRl'S HEALTH.
Authoriivcy Denied that Ne Has Brights
Disease or Is Very III.

New York, Sept. 25.-Hobart futile.
Vice President Eobarts brother-in-
law, said, tonight. in answer to in
quiries made at the home of Mr.. Ho-
bart at Patterson. y. J., that there was
no truth in the report that Mr.. Ho-
bart had Brights disease. The Vice
President, he said. was suffering from
oVerWork, but he has been slowly i'm
proving. Nj. Tattie stated that Mr..
Hobart had not yentured out, today,
but had passed q good night. last
night. was erjcying a good appetite
slept saundly and w1s in good spirits.
Mr.. Hobart. it was claimed. had been
about thu house all day and expected
to ia out IL 4 few Gays.
The largest locomotive works in tie
world are IN phiiade lpha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
FURRY IN COTTON.
Sharp Advance on!inues Mondays Dealing
Heaviest for Months.

New York. Sept 25.-Today's develop
ncnts on the New York Cotton Exchange
were Of sensational nature, TO say the
least. AS long as two weeks ago, the bull
traders emphatiCally expressed tho opin-
ion that the market was unJustitiably low
considering the character of the crop re
ports and the excellent trade conditions
tXtant in the cotton cloth markets of the
their convictions by purchasing on AL
the weaker intervals and at times adopt-
ing even Il more vigorous policy.
At the opening O1 last week, the Opps
stion uf the Liverpool market ana Ihc
European cotton trade in general wa,
added to that Of the local bear intercs.
day the bull forces scored signal gains
until at the close of Saturday a general
rise OF 20 points had been recorded. Pc
lieving the market to be entitled to a sub
Stantial reaction, shorts looked for Il
change Of fortune, today. But events
proved that even worse setbacks than
previously experienced werr to be met
with. In fact. the bulls administered a
hrubbng long TO be remem bered.
on the first call prices shot up IL to IL
points. further improving during the frs
hour on tremendous buying from all
quarters. though notably from the short
side March was carried to GA, a rise Of
;,3 points since the upward movement was
naugurated. The bear forces were in III
ter rout and the greatest excitement pre-
vailed. Though there were later relapses
under wild spurts of profit taking, the
market showed inherent strength and
" onderful recupcrative ability. Sensa
effect that the Liverpool market had bro
ken away from the bear clique which has
dominated il Tor months. Public adViceS
med 70 bear out those stories, as did
an ln.suX Of large buying orders from
Manchester ana other spinning centcrs OF
Europe.
Reduced crop estimates, gloomy crop
testimony. active and higher spot mar
kets in the South ana talk of smaller re-
ceipts from row on in the interior belt
were influences bearing on sentiment in
the local market, today. Speculation as
a whole exceeded any single days bust
ness for many months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
CAETaCuZEkE.GR
The Episcopal Service Performed at Newport.
H. L.. Monday Morning.

Newpor; r. J.. Sep. Pa simple
Episcopal service in All Saints chapel,
this noon. made Julia Grant whose
father is Brigauier General Fred -.
Grant and whose grandfather was Cen
eraI Ulysses :. Grant. the wife OF for
e.gn iJblaman and gave 70 prince
Ailcraci Cantacuzsne. Cuunt Speransky f
Russia. one of Af!e.ica's fIh est laugh
!crs.
v, i,h such distinguished relatives and
after the greater pare Of her young life
spent III Washington. New ork. chicago
and the principal capitals OF Europe, the
wedding Of Miss Grant WAS naturally
snmew mas Of a military as well as diplo
MATES AFFAIR ana the little church fairy
'scinIiilated with blue ana gold. while the
bridegrooia. a:laycI in his ltussian uni
form. easily outshone the home guard.
making The ceram my one of the most
brilliant aver Witnessed in Newport.
.i:.,.-,..-. ,.as AL 4-ea. clC, .or tine sun
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Prompt Action Urged on Dom Paul.

London, Sept pa special dispatch
from Pretoria says that the members
of the Nolksraad. believing that the
British notes are intended to gain time
for the concentration of troops. urge
the government to adjourn the Rad
Immediately and to send Great Brit
ain a note declaring that further mo-
bilization will be regarded as an I'M
friendly act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
A Clever Move by the British.

Durham, Natal, Sept. 25.-Seven hun
dred and fifty men of the Leicester
shire regiment; $50 of the Royal Dub
lin Fusileers; 200 mounted infantry
and the 18th Hussars have arrived at
Dundee from Lady Smith. These
troops Will form new camp at Glen
coe. their place being filled by others
from India. The movement was exc
nuted so smartly and Unexpectedly that
the Boer spies We're unaware of it I'M
til it was actually accomplished
Trenches. earthworks and sandbag
defences are being erected in all the
available approaches to the capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
Dewey Home Fund Grows.

Washington. Sept. 25.-Thc Dewey
Home fund was increased. today. by
$7G95 over 4 hundred subscribers sent
money hy mail or wire from all parts
~ the country. The committee desires
To add not less than $4,000 to the
amount received, which is now So, 76S
1t is assured that Admiral Dewey will
acccpt the gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26

AS usually treated sprain will dis
able the injured person for three or
four weeks, but if Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is freely applied a complete cure
may be effected in a very few days.
ram Balm also cures rheumatism.
cuts, bruises and burns, For sale by
Jno. Coughlin, 1T Water street, drug
gist.
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Van veltheim Arrested.

Johannesburg. Sept. 25.-Non Vel
theln, the former trooper in the Cape
police, who shot and killed Woelf Joel.
nephew, partner and executor of the
late Barney Barnato. in Johannes
burg, in March. has been arrested
while crossing the frontier. 1t is said
that he was returning with the object
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
Beers Count on Over $4,000 Troops.

Cape Town, Sept. 25.-It is reported
from Pretoria that Commandant Gen
oral Joubert reckons on $4,000 Trans
vaal troops, 5000 from the Orange
Free state. 5000 from Cape Colony. 2000
from Natal and 5000 Hollanders, Ger
man and other volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
Daily Tem,ebec 3opr1,aI.
TRANSvAAl'S ANSWER
10 Go to Volksraad, Today---EngIist
Troops Arrive on Natal Border.

Pretoria, Sept. 25.-The imperial dis
patch was read. today, in the Nolks-
raad. President Kruger announced
that the reply of the government of
the South African republic would be
presented to the Volksraad tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
Exhausted Vitality.
Nervous and Physical Debility,

Premature Decline, Impotency, Atrophy. fwast.
ingl Varicocele, Structure the Errors Of Youth the
Excuses of Mature Years, and all DISEASES and
WEAkNEssEso of MEN. from Whatever Cause
Arising. scientifically treated, quickly and radi.
cally cured at the old reliable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26

Ll1CHflELD PLAINS.
Mrs Elmer Shorey, who has been Wis
iting relatives here, left for her home
in Chicago, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Small of Chelsea
Mass. are visiting their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. A. Norcross.
Mrs. A. NJ. Patterson has gone to
New York on visit.
The Church Circle met at G. Rob
crts, Jr. Friday evening. and made
arrangements for furnishing dinners as
usual at their tent on the day Of the
fair.
Those who visited the National Home
at Togus from here, Thursday were
cordially received and were with kind
ness conducted over the grounds and
through the various billings I'm
pr0vements We're noticed in and about
The grounds and the 1l72 cx-soldiers
whom the visitors saw sit down to din
ner at the first table. looked unusually
neat and seemed 10 enjoy the fine din
ne" 50 beautifully set before them.
Mrs. +. Il. Edwards and daughter
Annie Of West Gardiner, visited rela-
tives here, Friday.
EAST PITTsToN.
Air. ana Mrs. Cicavcs who have been
Oh two weeks visit To relatives in the
Town Of Wells returned home, Saturday.
Charlie Sttlphen, who has been clerking
for W. 5. Cleavcs & co. for the summer.
returned ~ the University Of Maine,
Tuesday. where lie will continue his
studies
{. j. Moody and sister. Mrs. Alden
Bcnncr. returned from Lewiston. last
week. where they had been visiting for
few days
Elmer Moody. who cut his foot quite
badly q short time ago. is now able to be
out again.
Leonard Moody has kindly loaned the
use of his large barn near the fair
grounds for the horsemen during the
fair, FIR which the management are very
grateful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
PEABODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

No. Buiiinch St, Opposite Revere House, Boston,
Mass. Established in 1850. This renowned Institu.
'ion publishes the staunch and far famed, popular
and unequalcd Medical Treatise entitled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
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In the District Court of the United
States for the District Of Maine.
In the matter Of
EDGAR l.. DOW, I'm Bankruptcy
Bankrupt,
To the creditors of Edgar L. Dow
of Sidney, in the county of Kennebec.
and district aforesaid, a bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of September A. u. 1899 the said
Edgar L. Dow was duly adjutlicate,l
bankrupt; and that the first meeting
of his creditors viii be held at 100
y ater st., in Augusta, said district. On
o'clock in the afternoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine
me bankrupt. and transact such other
business az may properly come before
SAID meeting.
FREMONT ]. G. LITTLE
Referee in Bankruptcy.
augusta, Me, Sept. %, lg9.
sept26,d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26

| desire to inform nv
friends and customers
that after Oct. /, | shall
be in the employ of c. H.
Mason, The Clotlier, and
feel that with the extern
sive stock in his store |
shall be situated 50 that
| shall be able to serve
my patrons better than
ever. | take this oppor-
tunity to thank them for
their past patronage, and
ask for a continuance Of
the same.
RUSSELL y. PERNETTE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26

the District Of Maine.
In the matter of
JAMES l.. FLEwELLING. I'm Baal..vo' cy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of James f. F.ewellin !;
OF sidney, in the county Of kennebae
and district aforesaid. a hankrup.
Notice is hereby given that on the IS h
day OF September. a. -. 1879. the said
James r. Fleweluns vas duly adJudicat-
of his creditors will be he'd ut 1870 Watc.
St, Augusta. Maine, on the an day Of
October, 1893. at two o'clock in the after.
noon, at which time the said creditors
may attend prove their claims. appoint
trustee. examine the bankrupt, AMI
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting
FREMONT J. -. LITTLE
Referee in BANKRUPTCY.
Augusta, Me-, SEPT. q, l19.
sam FL. Ilr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-26
The summary

Average for entire run of &C. nautica
miles 1854 Start. lU.zL5li2; finish,
5.l6.l3ia: elapsed time on run, 555. llt2
Distance between stake boats. Sc nauu
cal miles: total course. &c miles.
Falling OF in speed on return due 10
bursting Of hot water feed tube. Reduc-
ton Of speed IN The course estimated a.
q knot per iUUr
Radius of action of craft, 90 lengths;
inclination of vessel. degrees. Revolu
tions Of the engiHeS-Out ward. 1l6.G: re
turn. 112; average. Has. Slip of propeller.
estimated III II per cent. Steam pressure
appro.ima tcly 115 pounds throughout:
lowest point; 100. Vacuum in condensers,
% inches: boilers under forced draught
inch air pressure. Temperature in
boiler room il5 to 10 degrees in engine
room IS to 9o degrees. Horse power de-
veioped. approXina tely. so; required,
lo.59o Displac ement on draft of 2Si2 feet
feet ? inches. Cost Of hull and armor.
S. 5o. oea; ready for sea, $5,000,UO0.
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LITCHFIELD PLAINS.

horse on which he has taken a number of
premiums, this season.
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FAYETTE.

Charles Trask X threahing grain in
town, ana reports that IL turns But thu
best for Somr years
\. q. Underwood has not recovered
sufficiently 70 70 without crutchcs.
Silos are being filled. Corn has made
2 great growth, ana cared heavy.
There are not as many students from
town attending school at Kcnt's Hill as
during some former terms.
Walter Underwood has Il fine driving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-12

Tho Cigarette" The Media" or THE Kimber-
ley" but he does not lie about its character
Most OF the cheaper limitations come from 4
country famous for its other glassware Bo-
hemia But the better ones are made In tho
Jura region OF France, not very far from tho
birthplace OF strass The less EXPENSIVE imita-
tons are moulded, Ike pressed" glass lumber,
or dishes. The more costly are cut and tho
quality Of the cutting counts for almost as much
with the importer color and ustre. Imita-
lions that cost from 10 cents to 50 apiece look to
the uninitiated like jewels which would cost
from $40 to 5000. but their nature is easily de-
tected by an expert who has number Of tests
at his disposal
Besides the glass jewel there Is another m-
taton. or partial imitation. known to the trade
as the 'dOublct." This consists Of bit Of glass
on top OF which IS carefully cemented slice Of
genuine stone-ruby emerald or sapphire. So
neatly Is the work performed that the deception
Is etectual with persons who have no suspicion
or opportunity Of testing the stone.' 4 doublet
II IS unnecessary to say costs more than glass
Then there are jewels that are made by cement
ing together and moulding a lot Of fine particles
Of genuine stuff A stone known rs white topaz
found in South america. Siberia and a few
other countries has been sold for the diamond
The latter, however. is carbon in its purest
form. The true topaz-not the stone usually
sold as such, which IS usually quariz-ls a MKT
ure Of silicon. aluminium. 1uorirc and oxygen
The topaz IS not so hard as the diamond nor 50
brilliant
Whatever may be said in regard 10 the "legiu-
mate trade In imitation Jewels It Is to DO
feared that enormous business Is done in
them by INSCRIPTIONS dealers. Such goods are
often sold to persons who imagine that they are
buying real damondS Some Of the misrepre-
sentatons INDUCED in are technically legal. but
in instances one can discover cases that clearly
come within the limits Of obtaining money
under false pretences.- Reputable houses in
this city have expressed much annoyance at
the performances Of mushroom concerns. which
advertise extensively. create popular sensation
and sell a large quantity Of glass at a profit OF
several hundred per cent. and then disappear.
Patrons who are dissatisfied cannot obtain re-
dress, as would be possible IL they had bought
from an old and we-known house. 1t seenn
probable that II respectable diamond merchants
evidence enough against the more reckless OF
the dealers in bogus jewels TO land them In thu
pententiary. Perhaps they do not think II
worth while The class Of people who can be
fooled by the Dazzekowskis could not afford u
buy genuine precious stones