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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
College Friendships.
Bangor Commercially

A gentleman who was himself
graduate of Harvard, a man who had
afterward won distinction in his pro-
fesSion. had seen much of practical life
las well as of the business affairs Of the
world in which he had taken an honor
able part-when placing his son at
Harvard to take four years course
at that celebrated university, said TO
him. among other things when giving
him some farewell advice: II don't
care much, John. what studies you
take. or what rank you win in your
classes-but | do care a great deal
what kind of friends you make. |
want above all else if you wish to
please your father, that you be very
particular and careful in the choice of
your college companions. What you
learn here will be largely thrown over
board after you engage in actual bust
ness, but the influence of your college
friendships will remain with you
throughout all your subsequent life"
Besides conveying a high moral truth
the Importance of which can never be
overestimated. this incident from act
ual life also embOdies a lesson of the
greatest value to all young men who
are just now entering upon their col
lcge and university courses which is
to fit them for their subsequent pro-
LESSONS. The moral truth may well be
placed uppermost, for without moral
basis Of the strictest integrity the life
career is surely built upon shifting
sand or worthless stubble. The choice
of good friends, of young men as life
companions who prize character and
integrity. who esteem qualities of
honor and manliness. who scorn mean
ness and a Sinking from the discipline
OF study and the duties of the class
room-these are factors of the utmost
importance to the young man entering
upon college life. If they are made the
basis of college friendships their good
influence cannot be overestmated in
the formation of character. If they
are disregarded, if the choice of COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

No man has more correctly analysed
the. boy orator of the Platte" than
Ex-senator John J. ingalls,, who. writ
ing from his own state Of Kansas to
the New York Journal, says:
Mr.. Bryan has distinctly lost ground
in this part of the world the past year.
Public interest in him has diminished.
lie does not draw as well. Intelloctu-
ally he has refrigerated. He has
cheapened himself. He has that fatal
FACILITY of speech which is an irresist-
lble temptation to Incidence He re
peats himself and seems to be destitute
OF versatility. He is specious. but pro
saic and commonplace. and is degen-
Grating into a second hand dealer in
political platitudes. 1t is his misfor-
tune TO talk too much and not think
enough"
This is undoubtedly the estimate of
Mr.. Bryan that is coming to prevail
pretty generally throughout the coun-
try. He is growing monotonous. and
losing his grip. Even in his own marty
ms following is growing less. and a
FEELING is rapidly gaining ground tina,
IL would be folly to renominate him
Nepuplicans generally indulge the hope
mat he may again be the Democratic
standard bearer for there is no man ri
any prominence in that orpanizatio,
VINO Will be 50 easy to defeat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Nearly all the New York and Brook
Ign papers have done themselves proud
in the way Of special Dewey numbers
and features appropriate to the great
occasion. but one Of the most useful
and neatest productions in this line
which we have seen is the 100 page
pamphlet of convenient pocket size
issued by the Brooklyn Eagle. 1t is a
complete guide to the great city, has
the full programme Of the reception,
lists of hotels and places of interest,
and devotes about 30 pages to lists of
good boarding places where the visitor
can be entertained reasonably. 1t is a
most commendable piece of journalistic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The engineer misunderstood the signals
and there was frightful railroad coils
ION, with terrible loss of life. The whole
country was appalled, by that accident.
There is doubtless far greater loss of
life occurring every day, in various sec
tons of the country, for which the only
excuse is" the doctor didn't under
stand the symptoms" These cases are
not the subjects of special inquest or the
country would be aghast at the sacrifice
of life to ignorance.
1t has been the experience of DR.. R. "
Pierce ald his staff of assistant physi-
clans, that ninety EIGHT out of every
hundred persons submitting to their
treatment can be cured. People given
up by the local physicians, weak, eina-
ciated, with stubborn coughs and bleed
ing lungs have been absolutely cured bv
the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery.
Sick people are invited to consult Dr.
Pierce by letter free. All letters are
held as strictly private and treated as sa-
credly confidential. Answers are mailed
in plain envelopes without any printing
on them.
Last spring I was taken with severe pains in
M chest, and was weak I could hardly walk
about the house, says Mrs. G. r. Kerr, of Fort
physicians and they told me had consumption
l heard Of Or. Pierces Golden Medical Discov-
cry and thought would try some Oft Before
had taken the first bottle was very much bet
ter took five bottles of il and have not vet had
any return of the trouble"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Diagrams prepared by an expert for
one of the large life Insurance COM
panicS to illustrate the comparative
longevity of clcrgymen, farmers. teach
ers, lawyers and doctors, show that AZ
out Of every 170 ministers of the Cos
pei reach the age Of 20. The farmers
come next. their proportion for 20 years
of age being 40 out of 40. Next come
the teachers with "a: the lawyers show
p, and the doctors are last, with only
- out Of 110.-Atlanta Journal.
Nothing is said about journalists, but
probably they DO not count anyway;
either being killed off early in their
career, or else, being good. dying
young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The New York papers chronicle the
interesting information that Prince
Cantacuzene. the Russian who marie ]
General Grants granddaughter at
Newport. this week. passed the first
of his honeymoon on the yacht in 4
state of intense seasickncss and that
his bride dutifully nursed him. Unless
his pictures do him a great injustice
the appearance of the prince indicates
that he always feels that way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Secretary Long is right in refusing
to have the salutes at the Dewey cele-
bration fired with smokclcss powder.
The very qualities which make smoke
less powder of 50 much value in battle
make it less adapted for salute pur-
poses. Black powder with its result
ing clouds of smoke gives a salute a
spectacular character which is appro-
pirate and pleasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The feat Of the great battlcshio
Kearsargc in exceeding her contract
speed has excited but little comr!eat.
The cou"try expects This sort of thing
from American built vessels and Is
tired of hoasliuE of it. When an
American cruiser or battlcship fails to
do what is expected Of it,-thcn you
will hear something said through the
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Sir Charles Topper believes that
Canada should furnish W II equipped
regiment for the English army in the
event of a war with the South African
Republic. Sir Charles is too modest.
why not half dozen of them?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,.
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 26, 1899.
Leave Randolph: Ar. at Nat. Home:
7.22 and 1922 a. NJ: 7.42 & 1912 A. y.
l.2O, 2.30 & 4.22 p NJ. l.4O $50 S; 4.42 +. NJ
S.i5 ard Ills A. n. SIS & lbs A. NJ.
l5O, 800 & 5 p. NJ. 2.lO, $50 & EGO p. NJ
SUNDAY TRAINS will run as follows:
rive at National Home, 2.4O and $40 P.
NJ. Leave National Home. 249 and p
NJ. Arrive al Randolph. 300 and $50 P.
NJ.
Monday and Saturday at 4 F. NJ. by the
Home band. Inspection and parade o.
the veterans Saturdays at p NJ Spe-
cial rates given TO excursion parties.
+. A. LAWTON, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

DR.. Parkhurst says man is merely
gorilla with a conscience. This leads
the Kansas City Journal to remark
that a conscientious man like the good
doctor will probably have no objec-
tons 10 serving as Exhibit A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

"They don't know re; l am not Il
politician" This is TIC sufficient an
swcr Of Admiral Dewey to these vi
Low journalists Wl.o would have h.m
sacrifice his incIin&tions and principals:
in an attempt to draw what is lift Of
the Democracy out Of the "ire of
dnfonf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The illness of Madame Diaz prevents
the proposed visit of Mexicos presi-
dent to the United States. This coun-
try deeply regrets both his absence and
its cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Seen without those bewldering
Skirts the Shamrock is less awe
inspiring and mysterious. 1t was ever
thus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

We can all show our pleasure at the
return of Dewey and pay u tribute to
the nations hero, by hanging out the
flag and putting portrait of the ad-
miral in the window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

That new Vanderbilt heiress is get
ting lots of attention, but it is nothing
to what will be her share little later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Just hold your ear to the ground
these days, and you can hear the
mighty salutes and cheers in New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The moose and deer, having been
photographed and counted and ad-
mircd arc now getting a little deeper
into the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
York.

No word uttered by Dewey has given
even a microscopic crumb of comfort
to the anti-expansionists and Aguin-
adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The country forgives New York for
going Dewey mad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Bath Times: The announcement Of
the retirement Of General Hyde from
the presidency of the Bath Iron Works
Company, came as shock. not be-
cause there was any fear for the future
of Baths leading industrial enterprise
for it has already been demonstrated
that the son is a worthy successor 70
the father, capable Of fulfilling every
requirement of his responsible posi-
ton. but because Of the attachment Of
the people Of Bath to the man who has
done SO much for the city and who has
now been compelled to lay aside his
useful work There is always some
thing pathetic in the completion Of 4
lifcs work even though the life itself
may go on for years aftcrWari. But
General Hyde has been 50 closely and
50 beneiicCntly associated with the in
dustrial, social and political history of
the city during the present generation
and has won for himself such a warm
place in the hearts of his fellow towns
men and 50 high a place in their es
TEEN that the formal laying aside of
his life's' work is an occurrence Of sor
roWful import to everybody who reads
these columns. And yet why should it
be? General Hyde has earned q rest.
Totally removed from business cares.
he may in the sunny islands of the
South regain sufficient health to return
and pass happy, and restful years
among the army Of those who honor
ana esteem him. And the Works will
continue to grow and flourish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Again. though it is well worn, the
William Nye forces itself on our
thoughts. THE leaves are falling, fall
ing. falling everywhere. They are fall
ing through the atmosphere and like
wise through the air."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The closer the view the greater Ad-
miral Dewey appears. 1t is not SO
with most great men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The longer England and the Trans
vaal stand on the verge of war the less
likely they are to tumble in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The choruses are having their final
now only a few days away. Portland
and Bangor both expect it will be the
best yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Its the little colds that grow into hiS
colds; the big colds that cnd in consump
ton ana death. Watch the little colds
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
mon, wed, fri&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held respen-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all com m unicatiOns relatirg
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH G. FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

We wonder if Dewey hasn't missed
anything from his cabin since Croker
called upon him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

enterprise, and while not so snowy as
some of the Dewey supplements and
features, it will be more appreciated
by strangers in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

1t is a rare day which doesn't have
the story of proposed new pulp mill
somewhere on the border of Names
vast forest area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Lots Of Maine timberland changed
hands yesterday, but the value Of tax
deed is mighty unsartin.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The soap manufacturers will all be
hustling after a Dewey testimonial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
BANGOR { AaOOST0OK RAILROAD

t-..rth0rl aria Bangor uu trains leaving
caribou 4. 5.lo a ". ana Bangor al Ai5
T. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The race problem,-will the Column
bia win?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Eject Juns -: 1900.
Trains leave Augusta ~ fohows!
TupOUGH TRAINS.


GOING WEST-635 A. NJ, for Lewiston,
Pennington, Rangeiey. Pockland. Port.
land, Boston. Quebec and Montreal: e.42
A. III. and II.4O 600 Sundays only for
main line pojDts), express for Brunswlck,
Lewiston, Pennington, Phillips, Range
lev. Rockland, Portland and Boston,
connecting for White Mountain points,
and Lancaster; 300 and 3.92 7; NJ. for
Brrn.wek, Bath, B9e ktansI a LsTis ch
e aTs5;a .id.s5 +. H. tnisht Pullman). ev,
cry night for Lewiston, Bath, Portland
and Boston; ops A. NJ. Portland and
GOING EAsT-'1.ss A M: might eL-
press. for skowhegan, Belfast: Bangor.
Moosehead Lake and Aroostook county,
via b. & A. II. H.: Vanceboro, 81.
Stephen. St. Andrews, Ct. John, wa "a.
madam Pacific and Aroostook and Wasr
lngton counties; $50 A. NJ. Bangor ana
Belfast and shownegan; .z35 I. NJ, ~ r.,
press daily for Bangor, Bucksport and
Bar IidrbOr; 3.35 p. NJ, for Watervllle'
Oakland, North Arson, Bingham, SHOW
Mattawamked5; 7.2S p. NJ, for Water
Vile; 8 Is A. NJ, Sundays only, TO- water
vile and Bangor
Train leaving Augusta at 800 p. n. 20
ing West runs daily, Sundays iHcipoeo
TO Lewiston, Portland and Boston.
IS A. NJ, going West at 1875 7. M, runs
every night. sundays included, connect
ing for and from Lewiston, but Dot 20
SIsowhegan on Monday mornings, or 70
Belfast, Dexter or beyond Bangor. eek
ceptlng TO Bar Harbor), Sunday morn
lngs.
'Dally for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
South Gardiner to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Northern AroostoOk reports it's first
snow storm, but doesn't say anything
about sleigh rides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Washington county is having a
grand opportunity to show it's hospi-
tality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

This kind of weather doesn't make
anybody ycarn for Indian summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Waterville Mail: 1t is very pleasing
fashion that several good men and
women have recently set in Maine
towns of making for themselves 4
memorial in the form Of a public hall
or library. The latest thing in this
line is the fine new library building.
the cornerstone Of which was laid at
Clinton on Monday. The city OF Halo
we'll was recently the happy recipient
of a similar gift, in her case to be used
for another purpose. There is hardly
any other way in which the wealth Of
a man or woman Of means may be
made of greater usefulness in the
world. and the kindly remembrance of
such a giver in the hearts of those who
use his benCfaction does not end when
he passes away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The first cold nights have resulted in
the fall influx of tramps at the police
stations and into the country barns.
They are fewer than usual, but they
are still too numerous and they had
rather die than work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

In a divorce case before the Piscata
quis court, this week, the libelant
went on to prove that his wife was
divorce was decreed, and unsocial
wives should take warning. What
greater cause could man have for
divorce. anyway?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

one of Portlands citizens in New
York to attend the Dewey celebration
is George Dewey, a nephew of the ad-
miral. He is the guest of the city,
along with the other relatives of the
great hero. and is entertained at the
WaldorfAstoria. Who wouldn't be a
relative of Dewey?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
The Bowdoin freshmen had their an

The Bowdoin freshmen had their an
nual night gown parade, the other
night. They marched down Maine
street clad in striking but simple cos
tunes of robes de-nuit over cheViot
and furnished plenty of amusement for
the crowds which thronged Main
street. The town boys were good
natured and held their peace and the
all hands, and even the freshmen
seemed to enjoy it, especially when one
Of them was taken before a bevy of
blushing Brunswick girls and re-
quested to dance and sing for their
edification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

are still too numerous and they had
rather die than work
one Litchfield farmer has lost a set
of well built and well filed barns as
the result of careless tramps sleeping
and enjoying smoke in the hay lofts
1t is the old story and is told in the
papers all too often.
The Bowdoin sophomore-freshman
base ball games We're a pretty even
thing and developed some fine material
for next springs nine The sophomores
won both, but by only one score in
each game, % to p, and p to 20. An
other coincidence was they won ont
both games in the ninth inning. Evil
IDENTIFY it was a case of lose the game or
rattle the freshmen, and they proceed
ed to rattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Knox county is not represented in
the freshman class at either Bowdoin
or Orono, this year, something quite
unusual as both of those institutions
have always drawn a large number of
students from that section.
The record-union., 1899-10-11

in Austin Gulch and Sequel Canyon,
but that it was seemingly under con-
troll. The fire is burning steadily to-
ward Iona Prieta, but it is difficult to
get exact word, as that section is re-
mote from communication. What word
goes out will probably reach Watson
vile first
Up to II o'clock no additional dam
age since last night had occurred In
the territory near Wright's.
Fire has spread north toward the
great basin section. Much timber has
been damaged, and if the fire gets
thorough hold in the underbrush IN
the great basin valuable commercial
timber to a vast amount may 60
There is no alarm at Los Gatos, as II
would be almost impossible for the hre
to reach that place, no matter how
much it might spread. Lumbermen
here who own redwood forests in and
near the great basin are alarmed, but
so far to-day no additional word has
been received since last afternoon. This
is construed to mean that the watch
ers have not found it necessary to go
out to telephone.
While some of the estimates of loss
run way up to half a million dollars,
many persons hold that this is too
great, since most of the section burned
over was largely mountain brush. But
startling word of further spread and
destruction of redwood timber may
come at any time if a gale springs up
The record-union., 1899-10-11
KANSAS REGIMENT.
Arrived From Manila Yesterday on
Transport Tartar.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10.-The
United States transport Tartar arrived
tonight from Manila, via Yokohama,
with the Twentieth Kansas Regiment,
under the command of Colonel Metcalf,
and 300 discharged soldiers from vari-
Gus regiments. The Tartar did not
dock, but anchored off Angel Island
where she will remain until tomorrow
morning, when she will be examined
by the quarantine and custom officials
The Tartar was met at Angel Island
by Governor Stanley of Kansas and
party, who went out in tug to meet
her. The customs officials gave orders
that no one should board the Tartar.
Brigadier General Funston was the
passenger most eagerly sought for.
Owing to the rough condition of the sea,
it was impossible to get a very ex-
tended interview with him.
The Tartar reported twenty sick SOL
diers aboard, sixteen of whom be-
longed to the Kansas regiment. They
We're suffering from dysentery. Three
deaths were reported TO have occurred
on the voyage, two Kansas volunteers
and a discharged private from the
Third Artillery. The names of the
Kansas volunteers who died We're Cor
poral Robert NJ. Gee and Private John
M. Orth. The other soldier who died
was Private F. Vigthorne.
The Tartar also brought the bodies
of two privates of the Twenty-f1fth In
fantry, who died on her eastward voy-
age.
The record-union., 1899-10-11
Mill Valley Brush Fire.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1O.-Reports
from Mill Valley indicate that the brush
and forest fire which ragged in that vi
cinity yesterday is now under control.
unless strong breezes again fan the
flames into activity. The loss, conserva-
lively estimated, will be in the neigh
borhood of $150,000 Many fine resi-
dences We're burned.
The efforts of those who were fight
ing the fire in Mill Valley proved sue
cessful, and late this afternoon the
blaze was turned over the ridge into
Baltimore Canyon. Then the town of
Larkspur was threatened, and for a
time the people of that place were al
most panic stricken. Soon after Q
o'clock rain began to fall, and in a
short time subdued the flames, which at
midnight were almost entinguished.