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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Clerk Of Courts Hanson Is sending
out invitations to the county commits
sionerS Of the several counties Of Maine
to visit the Androscoggin county COM
missioners. Aug. 9.
j. H. Clarke of East Holden. has
just returned from a visit with his
Frankfort. She il probably the oldest
woman in Maine, having been born in
Vinalhaven. on July 8, 1897, thus max
ing her age 102 years.
1t is said the proposed real estata
deal whereby Senator Eugene Hale
and f. H. Greedy Of Ellsworth. will
purchase the Mt Desert: Ferry prop
erty, which Is now owned by Il. c. Ad-
diton of Bangor. will result in the
government establishing a coaling and
naval station there
Ferd Gagne, a young FTenchman Of
New Auburn, was badly injured. Sun
day evening, by collision with a
team. He was coming down from
Lake Grove on his bicycle and ran in
to the team by accident. He was un-
conscious for several hours, but it is
thought he will recover.
The Ellsworth Electric Illuminating
60. and the Ellsworth Water Co. have
consolidated under the name OF the ELS
worth Light and Water Go. The tran
saction includes property valued at ylyB
~" to $l5o.oo0 and is the result of ssvero'
years negotiations between the heads CT
tbs two companies. Both the electric
located upon opposite banks of Union
river, ana furnish water ana light for tn
city proper and Ellsworth Falls. II Is
understood that the consolidation will re-
suit in the uniting of both plants in one,
thus resulting in a considerable saving of
cost Of operation and giving a natural
increase in earnings. II Is said that the
new company cOniemplates an extension
to the dam and the fitting up of a hand
some suite Of offices in the gas plant.
The transfer of the stock of the old conf
panies ana the issuance Of that of the
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

The story Of the window dresser was
told the other day BY a travelling man.
1T was in one Of the stores In Bos-
ton" ne said. There was one window
in the lot that was hoodoo Nothing
could be placed in IL that would attract
the attention of the people. One day
the dresser decided to place some shirts
in it that were of the ordinary 81 va
riety and he thought he would mark
them at one half the price, having OBJ
tanned the consent Of the proprietors.
He set a negro to washing the windows
while he went to have his placards
printed. The negro fell 10 dreaming Of
watcrmclons and cake walks in which
for a moment 10 rest. He fell asleep
and the dresser returned finding him
peacefully sleeping in his chair. Al
first the dresser thought he would be
angry and then a happy thought struck
him. He ordered the canvas taken
down from the outside while behind the
darkey he pla ed placard bearing the
words, "Drea hing Of those g cent
shirts, markef down from a dollar
ana a fen Or the shirts We're scattered
about.
1t was the31Frcatest lit of the sea
son. The policemen could not keep the
sidewalks clear. in the mad rush Of the
people to see the window. There We're
speculatiuus as to whether the object
was real live negro or not. Finally
the negro awoke and in his fright at
seeing the crowd gazing upon him, he
nearly went through the floor. But the
dresser had been able Ia have his south
window recognized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
OFFICIAL WITHOUT An OFFICE.
~ Augusta Lawyer Whose Commission Expires
Before the Work Begins.

One Of Augustus eminent ATTORNEYS
has been appointed to position that
he finds has 10 duties. He ala, finds
that his associates will have ecourh tn
do in time. but his commission will ex-
pire before The date that the work will
begin. Reference is made To Leslie G
Cornish of this city. who was one Of
the five attorneys appointed By Gov
ernor Powers to the State board Of To-
gal examiners. This board created by
the last Legislature provides that be-
fore the first day nf July. 1899. Cover
nor Powers should upon the recon-
mendation Of the chief justice appoint
five lawyers to the board, the first for
one year, the second for two wears and
so on. The law further states that an
nuaily member shall be appointed to
fiji the vacancy on the board.
Governor Powers attended to his duty
and duly appointed the five men recon-
mcrdcd by chief Justice Peters and at
the head Of the list was the name Of
Leslie G. Cornish Of Augusta. for one
year Upon an examination of the law
1T Is found in one Of the last sections
that. this law shall not go into effect
until September, 1900" Thus Mr. Cor
nish whose commission will expire. next
July. Will have served on a board
where there Were no duties to perform.
1t is understood though that it is the
intention To reappnint him the follow
ing year for a fivc-ycar term. making
him the chairman when the real duties
are taken up.
The law creating this board was the
very last orc that passed and it is said
that the section stating that il should
not take effect until September. 1900.
was an amendment put in at the last
of the session for the benefit of the
present law students to give them
chance to have their examinations as
at present and not have To come be-
fore the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
The Steam Roller Damaged a Jigger.

The steam roller ran amuck, Tues
d,v afternoon, and succeeded in doing
damage to the jiggcr that is used pE
J. u. Reynolds in hauling the loads OF
mail to the storage car. The jigger
WAS near the basement door of the
postoffice. when the steam roller start
ed to back down the incline. In some
way the machine got out of the con-
troll of the man at the throttle. and it
ran. not very fast. hut yet fairly upon
the jigEer, Smashing it badly. 1t was
a wonder that the horse was not IN
jured or killed. as he was attached 10
the wagon, but. strange to relate, he
was not hurt in the least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

cept to give temporary relief, there wa
no appreciate change in my condition
at last was induced TO try bottle 0
Peruna, and, after using two bottles 0
this medicine, found myself more i'm
proved than from al tho ether trea
ment | ever rccciycj'
Miss Jennie Iawlcy, We'll know
contralto singer, says: 81 regard y,
ru-Ea as Invaluable to singers IL
actresses
Thousands of women can give simii:
testimony 10 the benefit received i:ol
Pc-ru-na. No ailing woman should ia
to try Pc-ru-na. one trial is auro to cor
vince.
Send for Health and Beauty" VII
ten especially for women hy nr. la.
man. Address Or. !iai c,..:i, Cu.umJL
Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

We have all heard of the sticky fly
paper jokes, many of which are not
founded on fact but have more or less;
romance attached to them. There is a
new one in Augusta that is vouChed for
by several wcll-known citizens in the
region of Green and Chapel streets, as
having been an actual occurance.
II seems that the lady of the house
wishing to do as great havoc among the
flies of her house as possible. secured
great many pieces Of sticky fly paper
and put them on the floor of the din
ing room when she went to bed. intend
ing for the flies to have a feast and to
capture themselves before she arose in
the morning. She lay awake until her
leige lord returned home and she
warned him against the trap that
awaited the unwary and he avoided the
dining room. but during the night.
wishing to quench his thirst ne arose
and went to the dining room for a
drink from the pitcher on the side
board. which contained refreshing ice
water.
His first step into the realms Of the
dining hall was the sign for a strange
sensation in the bottom Of his foot and
the next step resulted the same for
the other foot Then it all came over
him Of the warning his wife had given
him. and he made her acquainted with
the facts of the case at once. For an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

Two very much embarrassed young
ladies' We're seen in a fancy hitch.
Tuesday morning. for their pet dog
that WAS in the team with them was
attracting the attention of everybody
on Water street. There seemed TO
have been a sudden congregation Of
dogs. A deep-throatcd hound, a sharp
voiced mongrel and black spaniel be
gan to bark at one another. and the
little fellow in the team was at once
excited. His short nervous banks
called forth renewed attempts from
those in the street. and for fully five
minutes there was the liveliest sort of
a barking time. All barked together,
and in spite of the young ladies' en-
dcayors their doGgie kept up his work
until. losing patience. one of the girls
administered a well deserved rcbuke on
the head. The other dogs followed
along the street with the team, run
ming wildly about and barking at the
ton of their voices while people struck
at them with hand and whip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

The matter of the trees on Green
street. in front OF the house OF Mrs.
French. that are alleged To be within
The limits OF the sidewalk. is being in
vestigated The journal has learned
something Of the case from people who
pass that section. nj ii is stated that
Mrs. Davis, but are situated entirely
on The sidewalk The outer edge OF the
sidewalk II this point has dropped OFF.
ana this also makes much more dan
gcrous place. The people opposed to
the trees claim that one OF them is old
ana likely to fall AT any time and in
jurc someone. Then they claim that
there is too much shade at this point.
ms the street Is shaded by the massive
.Ims on the south side Of the street.
and the street is kept muddy on this
account longer than any other i'll the
city. The women are afraid To so by
the place after dark. ana taken al in
All they are very much in favor Of
the trees being removed; They say
they have hesitatcd on account Of not
wishing To NEEDLE. but now that the
city has taken the matter in hand they
hope something will be done, The
members of the city government have
decided to fully investigate and act for
the best good of the city, whether it be
10 overcome their chiva!ric nature
against destroying the shade trees or
tO save them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
Probate Court Matters.

In the probate court. Monday, the will
Of Anderson J. Lynn. late OF Hsllowcll.
was proved. approved and allowed: Sarah
trix.
Scott A. Simpson OF Portland. was ap-
pointed administrator OF the estate II
Mary +. Ward. late OF Augusta: Caroline
A. Benner Of Plttston Administrative Of
the estate Of Alden Benner. Fate OF Pitts
ton: Almeda NJ. Merrman of Litch'ield
Administrative of the estate OF Eli Merri-
man, late OF Iitchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

Remember that cholera morbus. cholera
intantum, summer complaint. bilious colo,
diarrhGa and dy sentery are each and all
catarrh ofthc bowels. Catarrh is the only
correct name for these affections. Peru
na is al absolute specific for these ailments.
which are so common in summer. DR..
Hartman. in practice OF over forty years.
never lost single case OF cholera infantum,
dysentery, diarrhea. or cholera morbus,
and his only remedy was Fc-ru-na.
Those desiring further particulars should
send for free copy Of Summer Catarrh."
Address. DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

Governor Powers is at his home in
Houlton. He informed Adjutant Cen
erll Richards. Tuesday, that President
f. .. Beal of the Eastern Maine state
Fair Association had set apart,
Wednesday, August 80, as Governors
day, and had invited himself ana staff
to be present on that day. He inform
ed his chief Of staff that he had replied
that he should be present. if possible.
with as many Of the members of the
staff as could conveniently 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
II Is Perfectly Reliable.

We have u many different cough
remedies but hone has given better
satisfaction tMn Chamherlain's." says
Mr.. Charles = Holzhaucr, Druggist,
Newark, n. ]. 1T is perfectly safe and
can be relied upon in all cases of
coughs, colds or hoarsencss. Sold by
Jno. 'Coughlin. IL Water St. druggist.
p.w,f.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. It makes tight OF. new ahOes feel
easy; gives instan; relief to cOrns and
bunions II is the greatest comfort dis
covcry Of the age. Cures swollen feet,
blistcrs and calious spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is a certain cure for inGrowing nails.
sweating, hot, aching feet. At all drug
gsts and shoe stores. &c. Trial package
FREE by mail. Address, Allen S. r:;H.
sted. lie Roy, n. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
ALL NERVOUS WOMEN
SHOULD take pERUNA.

Mrs. Hannah Lind of 1882 East Long
Street, Columbus, Ohio, says: 81 was
for many years q victim Of nervous
prostration and neuralgia. 1 would
have spells during which my suffering
was great. All sorts OF treatment was
tried, from which received little or no
benefit. Doctors were employed and
various kinds of medicines used. Ex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
STATE HOUSE.
Governor Powers to Attend Eastern
Maine State Fair.
An Inquiry Into Conduct Of National GuaIt
Officers Ordered.

Colonel T. G. MiIliken, the State
pension agent, is loyal son of Port
land. being a member OF the city gov
Crnmeut and a leader in many affairs
Of the great city. Naturally when
anyone throws mud at Portland he
feels that some of it has spattered on
his clothing. He was busily engaged
in brushing off some of the supposed
mud, Tuesday morning.
Since the visit of the squadron to
Portland there have been many things
ton ON the street ears, and also the
lack Of facilities for transporting peo-
pie to and from the warships
1T amuScs me greatly to see these
things in view of the fact that the
street cars carried over &c 600 people on
the great day and had 60 ears on duty
on Congress street remarked the col
oncl. 1T is also amusing from the
fact of the statements of the officers
Of the warships.
In Boston Admiral Sampson sent
word that he should use his own boats
in setting the people off and on the
warships unless some better arrange
mcnts was made. In Portland the Of
fic"rs were unanimous in their state
mcnts that they had never been in \
port where such good system pre-
vailed and where there was better ser
vice. They said that in Boston the
did many things that We're disagee-
able, but in Portland floating wharves
We're muored at each warship that
was to be visited
Manager Cooling of the Casco Bay
Steamship Line is a personal friend Of
mine and he told me of the arrange
ment he made with the other lines.
He has several steamers and could well
have cared for his own people. but he
wished to have the system complete.
so he arranged that checks should be
given that would be good for the re-
turn on any boat. You see if some of
the lines with but one steamer should
make a trip to each of the ships and
bring back but few. she would have
to bother those whom she carried out
to return at once and that would be
against the rules. as she would have to
carry more than her license will allow
Under the arrangement those whom
she carried out could come home on
another line of steamers and they all
worked together. If there was any
hitch it was the immense crowd that
we had to care for. But the officers of
the fleet were unanimous in their de
cision that the system Of transporting
the visitors was the best they had ever
seen. wv t ..4
What do you think of the statement
made by Bath reporter not long ago
who said that one must visit the
minor and insignificant attractions at
Riverton park in Portland, or River
side park in Bangor. to appreciate
those of Mcrrymecting park"
well, that makes me want to smile
returned the colonel. They have a
pretty place down there at Nerrymeet-
ing park have no doubt, but when it
comes to calling Rivelton insignificant
in comparison it is carrying the joke
Il little too far. People who have Wis
tied the two can best judge whether
there is justice in such "A comparison"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
10 Throw Good Money After BAD

Will but increase my pain" If you
have thrown away money for medi-
cines that did not and could not cure.
why should you not now begin taking
Hoods Sarsaparila. the medicine that
never disappOints? Thousands of peo-
pie who We're IN your condition and
took Hoods Sarsaparilla say it was the
best investment they ever made, for it
brought them health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

The Blind Boys concert given. Mon
dav evening. in the rooms of the w. G.
r. Z. under the direction OF Edwin
Trask. was a success in every way. 1t
is requested by many of those present
who saw the wonderful work OF the
blind musicians. that they repeat their
concert in this city in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

The management OF the Electric
Railroad has, made arrangements
with the Gardiner Band to give a con-
cert at the Maple street turnout of the
road in Hallowell, Thursday evening of
next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

IN Portland at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
of August Isl. 1899.
IN. FIRST Lieutenant Clement NJ Civ
cen. Company X. First Infantry. First
lieutenant stephen l.. Foley, Company
J., First Infantry. First Lieutenant vii
liam ID. Whitney. Company. \. S. Cond In
fantry. Second Lieutenant Martin J. Lee
Company J.. First Infantry, Second Lieu
tenant Harry II. Sawyer Company \.
First Infantry. Prirates Alton ". Cliff.
Edward g. BrN."y. Albert l.. Hamilton.
all of Company a. First Infantry. ana
Private Fred TT. CnughIin. Company Il.
Second Infantry. will report to the board
at the hour named for the inquiry.
V. The hlard will sw without regard 10
hours andl report with .rGdpmmondI
lions.
VI. Transportation Will be furnished
by The adjuant- general ApscApcnsc ac.
count Of the actual and necessary eX
penscs ~ me members -of the hhard MIL
b. forwarded t. this Office through mill
tary channels.
BY order Of the Comma nder-in- chief,
JOHN 1. RICHARDS.
AGiutLut -C,uerIl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

II had a running. itching sore on my
took away the burning and itching In.
stantiy, and quickly effected permanent
c re-" C. W. Lenhart. Bowling Green. ~
mon. wed, fri&Wky.u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

Two general orders were issued from
the Office of the adjutant general,
Tuesday. The first one refers to a
board of inquiry which will examine
duct and qualifications of certain Off
GERS of the National Guard.
No 10 refers to the examination of
recruits. and also orders company
commanders to send in their requis-
tons for equipments and ammunition.
The following are the orders:
Adjutant-GeneraTs Office
Augusta, July 70, 1899.
l. Major Charles Collins, First Infan-
try. First Lieutenant James l.. Moriarty
Company l, First Infantry, First Lieu
tenant George r. Garceon. Company ID.
Edward Spear, Company f, Second In
fantry, as recording officer. are hereby
constituted a board of inquiry. under the
provisions of chapter 266. section i'll. pub
lie laws Of 1898, as amended by chapter
rs. section Is, public laws of 1899. to ex-
anime into the qualifications. efficiency
and propriety of conduct of First Leu
tenant Clement NJ. Giveen, Company X.
First Infantry. First Lieutenant. Stephen
l.. Foley. Company l.. First Infantry,
First Lieutenant William d. Whitney,
Company A. Second Infantry. Second
Lieutenant Martin J. Lee. Company L.
First Infantry and Second Lieutenant
Harry IL. Sawyer Company a. FIRST In
fantry
ii. The board will also inquire into tn,
propriety of conduct of Privates Alton W
Cliff. Edward &. Buckley ana Albert l..
Hamilton. ali of Company A. First In
faniry. and Private Fred II. Coughln
Company r. Second Infantry.
Ill The hoard will meet at the armOrJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

Among my acquaintance used TO
be man who tasted Of liquor occa-
sionally. but he never drank to excess"
said another member. 1T was at the
time Of the famous WashinGtonian
movement and he was talked into
signing the pledge. 1t was but few
a lumber excursion and there was
LIQUOR in the crowd. Goodwin wanted
some OF the liquor and the thirst grew
upon him so with the knowledge that
he ought not to taste it, that he was
finally called upon to take action
~ am going to town and have my
name taken from off that pledge, he
announced. one morning, and in sIte
of our cndcavors he started upon the
days travel Arriving at the house Of
the man who held the pledge ne Iai1
he had come to have his name taken
on Il shall he Il drunkard.' he said.
in case | let it remain there forI tho
thirst is growing on me. and | must
have it OF
The name was stricken from the
pledge and he returned IT, us. but in
stead Of drinking. as one would sup
pose to excess, he merely took 4
swallow or two and then let it alone.
LAT another time there was re-
vival meeting held in our town and
he went in several times. Finally the
pleadings of the revivalist was too
much for him and he decided to eX-
perience religion.
He calmly arose and said with
great earnestness. 4 am constrained
to rise Here he hcsitatcd and could
not say another word and he stood
thinking for a moment when he added:
And | am constrained to sit down
again which he did. He never at
tended another revival meeting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
-\diutant-Gcucral's Office,
Augusta. july -. 1879.

General orders No. ~
/. surgeons when ordered Is eXamin I,
recruits for companies IF the National
Guard. i'm addition To exercising car" lS
Ia physical qualifications, VIII consider
their general qualifications. If evidence
Of intvmpvrancc or bad character exist.
rhpy Will y" considered as Disqualified
lions.
H. Company AMI corps commanders Nh
soon rs their organizations are recruited
to tho required number Hni the men III H.
mustered. W.U make rrdu,sition for ui :
forms, rifles. equipments ANA Tie annual
allowance of Ammunition.
Ill. Dress uniforms Will not u" iSSu"G.
Campaign hats will b, used only III al"
field. on fatigue duly and on rifle ranges.
~. The Amendment tO tine milJ,.A law
whereby an increase of pay is authorize
To captains 81 companies cnioins respon
siblity for military properly !|Sucd ~
them Property lnsi through neglect or
rar,.lrssnr.:- will ~ charged " tbs OH /
Ger accountable for it.
N. Hereafter all accounts au'hnriHe'.
vii be made In duplicate ana rrccipt"st
before hcin~ forwarded - mis- office fo'
payment. .,.
DIV order VII the Commnnier-in- Chief,
JOHN +. RICHARDS,
Adiutant -Ccncrdl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

There will be a band concert at Gar
diner. Thursday evening. by the Gar
diner Rand. Augusta should also be
having some Of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

An article of merit Is sure to win. 20
with the Hop Plasters which are used in
thousands of homes with confidence and
success. Active the moment applied. All
medicine deaiera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26
1T FLOATS.


ployed with benzine ana alcohol in
scrubbing the soles Of his feet to re-
move the sticky mess. 1t is hoped
she had as> good success with the files.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-26

Col +. f. Newcomb of the End Reg
iment, n. G. S. NJ, was at the state
House. Tuesday. On business with the
adjutant general.