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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02
PORTLAND CHAT.
Continued from page I'D

pagnS He has been "one If the bpys
in the political circles Of Portland ana
it can We'll bc said that hr haS ma
much to 10 With the many great NIc-
tories that the Republicans have won
in Portland At each election h. can
be depended upon o. do his utmost for
furthcring thr interests ~ The party.
re Is splendid manager ana his an
vice is always sought for by tho leaders
of the campaigns. All men 20 To him
for counsel in political affairs and il
has invariably been found that tn
Judgment "f MI. Small regarding Am
plans for the success NJ thv Iaruhli-
can ticket is correct Mr.. Small is thu
close personal ami political friend of
Hon. George J.. Wcscntt. one IF thu
shrrWdeSt politicians iii Tho country.
When these Two gentlemen meet il
conference ana decide upon 4 certain
policy, il is safe To- wager that they
viii carry their end: aud what is bot
ter. that the plan upon which they dr-
eide is one that il fur thu benefits rf
the people at large.
In All of the years that Mr.. Small
has been in service in such an effective
manner he has only once aspirrd 70
public office, this being when Il" wa=
elected one If the cuuncilmrn from
ward seven number Of years ago.
1t is certain that the quiet man who
is at tn" head of the CaScu bank has ~
very powerful backing in his candidacy
FOR the berth W collector. the best pay
ing federal Office in the State NJ Maine.
L., h. 81
ton Army told the Journal corrcspon-
dent today that on Tuesday evening
they had enlisted one Of the most val
liable converts that they had met for a
long time. The new conner is Danic!
Jarvis. a young man = years of age
who has travelled to nearly all parts Of
the world. III has seen much of the
rough side of life ana H. now declares
that he has turned over 4 new leaf for
once and all time.
''On Sunday l completed months
sentence for int0Xication in jail" said
Jarvis in speaking With thu Journal
correspondent today. While | was
over at the jail the Salvation Army
conducted Il meeting one sunday and |
became very much impressed with the
remarks Of Staff Captain smith | was
born in Aberdeen. Z little town in Scot
land where the army used to do a lot
Of good. 50 when some of its members
appeared in the Jail here. | knew that
they We're out in q good cause Cap
tain Smith spoke finely to Us ana |
must say that his words touched my
heart. | was in sort of a bondage there
but now | am a free man. When I
came out Of the Jail. | hung around
for the army ana then followed them
up into their barracks on Federal
street. | feel very thankful and am
grateful to the army that | have re-
formed. In times past I have been
accustomed to drink much LIQUOR but
am now through with it forever IN
my Old home over in Scotland | used
To drink 50 little that | did not realize
what Disadvantage it could be to
anybody. Three years ago | left home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Women mainly err through ignorance.
They enter the marriage state already
dsordered by irregularity of the periods.
The delicate and sensitive organs, pccu-
liarly feminine, are in no condition for
the shock which is consequent on the
great change Drains that are offensive
and facilitating are set up, inflammation
and liberation with female trouble are
added in time, and when motherhood
comes the strength Of body is inadequate,
and the condition of mind unfit, for the
responsibility. The natural result is
child that is unhealthy and unhappy.
Happy wifehood, healthy motherhood,
beautiful children, all follow the use of Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t stops
the drains, allavs inflammation, heals Ill
ceration. cures female trouble, soothes
the nerves, and puts the delicate female
organs in a condition of perfect health.
Syracuse n ~ writes: Your medicines have
done wonders for me. For years health was
very poor; | had four miSCarriages. but since
taking Dr. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery
and Favorite Prescription. have much better
health and now have fine healthy baby
my friends and they have been benefited by
them"
Women find valuable help in Dr.
Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
Sent free on receipt of stamps TO pay cost
Of mailing only. Send Fl one cent
stamps Tor the bool, i'll paper binding, or
Il stamps for cloth binding. Address
DR.. X. V. Pierce, Buffalo, y. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02
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manager of the Newports. and who
was the manager of the Augusta polo
team a year ago. Conroy is consider
ing the offer and will make up his
mind within few days.
Talk has already begun regarding
municipal politics. Mayor Robinson
is sure Of denomination by the Re
publicans and Of reelection BY the
voters. He has made one Of the best
chief magistrates that the city has
ever had.
There is still considerable war among
the friends Of the two electric light
plants. the Portland ana the CON
s"lidatcd. This question Of lighting
will once more he rehcarsed before the
members of the city government on
Monday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Torpedo boat T. \. NJ. Craven. which
left Portland at 1925 p. NJ. Friday.
arrived at Bath at 2l0. She did better
than 81 knots on part Of the course.
From Ram island ledge off Seguin. 1919
nautical miles. she was just 80 minutes.
20 seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

They are pokinS lots of unkind re
warbler, Alfred Austin, who inserted
the remarkable statement that blood
than water is yet more thick in one
of his latest productions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Do you know what the MclneuX trial
is about? If not, YOU are in the same
fix as the II New Workers who hava
been secured after two weeks hunting,
and who will now proceed to listen to
the testimony of the experts until they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

There is yet some manhood left
among the Georgia politicians. Tho
lower branch of the Legislature has
defeated bill for the disonfranchisa-
men of the negro voters. But no man
is optimistic enough to think that this
means fair treatment for the colorcI
man in Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The inexcusable bungling of which
metropolitan police are capable is il
Illustrated by the escape Of Miller. the
Brooklyn swindler.. A country con-
stable would have had the man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Those who were duped by the Miller
syndicate of Brooklyn are only at the
beginning of their troubles, according
to the Interpretation of the law given
by the New York Sun. This paper
says that all the holders of receipts in
the Miller syndicate were either crcdi-
tors or partners. If they WsT" c-cdj-
tors. their contracts for 80 per C.at.
interest per annum are void for usury.
If the $50 per cent. interest was to be
paid them as profits, then they all be
came partners in the concern and are
jointly and severally liable for its
debts. Hence those who drew out all
that they put in and something more
Will equally with those who were not
SO smart or SO lucky. have to help
make good any deficit that NAV be
FOUND to exist. There are some deposit
Tors in this concern who went in early
ana who got their money back and
more TOO, 1t will be well for them not
70 indulge in any loud boasting on the
SUBJECT. They may be called upon to
assist IN the liquidation of the syndi-
Gates debts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Not only is football the most popular
of all athletic sports but it is also the
most profitable. Harvard and Yale re
ceived $4,000 apiece out Of the proceeds
Of the game played at Cambridge, two
weeks ago Probably no other purely
athletic event in the history of the
world ever netted such enormous prof
its. But in the smaller colleges foot
ball is not so profitable for its eX
penses, especially coaching, are much
higher than in other sports and there
is not a corresponding increase in the
Mt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Not much news ROW from co..1-!ate
circles for a few months, but the boys
will be there. just the same, and they
will be saving wood in a manner for
which the public too seldom gives them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The publishing business is catching
of the Harder house being followed by
the disastrous fire in the establish
ment of the LippincottS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The assembling of The law makers in
Washington reveals the interesting
fact that Representative Sibley,
Pennsylvania Democrat, hitherto an
ardent 16 to l man, has renounced free
silver and is prepared To back up the
Republican financial policy. lie has
also become an OutspoIlcn cXpansionist.
so it is rather rough on him to call him
a Democrat longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

AS he sees the mass of perplexing
problems facing Congress, Lawyer
Reid in his New York law office man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

AS yet the strongest argument put
forth in defence of Roberts of Utah. is
that he will need the money TO support
biS family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The figures for Sweden are given as
9122. hut it is claimed that S3i6 of these
are pamphlets and that in the pro-
Guction of what we class as books she
would probably rank next t. Switzer-
land More interesting than this tabu-
lation. however. is the compilation with
reference to classes Of books. 1t will seem
Incredible to noycl-r"adinE Americans
that educational AMI classical books
stand at the head Of the list. tho total
being II .6Gl out of the total of Il. $50.
Novels come second. however. with a
total Of 7?iS.
ENGLAND produces tho greatest num-
Der Of novels. with Germany second
and the United States third. Germany
is the greatest producer of books on
education, arts and sciences. bellies
lettrcs. law. medicine. theology and
travel while France comes first in
books Of history and the drama. and
Italy leads in books on political econ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

That instruction" in Cuba and the
down in history as two of kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Disguised, played out. tired and weary
because of a weak aching back? Com
fort and instant soothing, invigorating
effect If the Hop Plasters are used. Your
eackache will disappear. Try them. Sold
everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02
naiIY kcnnetec 3ournaL
TERMS: 500 PER YEAR.

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications
The journal cannot he held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all com IN nm icatIOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH e FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

omy. closely pressed by Germany. For
a new country, however the United
States ranks wen in all these publica-
tons. coming fourth in education, sec
ond in law, fourth in science. sixth i'll
medicine. fifth in history. theology,
travel poetry and the drama
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The Boston branch of the TaSal in
surrection is now the only one III active
operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The matter of disposing of Aguinal-
do after he is captured need not be
discussed until the reptile is Gagged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The farmers ar" doing their pccem-
bcr ploughing.
The pigsI<in will now be given i
much needed rest.
Christmas next, ana it looks ~
though Santa Claus would be worked
overtime.
belgrade Mills finds much satisfac-
ton in watching the growth Of that
new hotel
The University of Maine is far be-
hind the procession in abolshing haz-
ing practices.
There will be water famine this
winter unless there is a long. soaking
rain-storm before the ground freezes.
"Our Liars Here in Maine" is the
latest theme which Names Kipling
touches upon with the hand of a mas
ter.
The football games seem to have
been the Thanksgiving services which
were best attended, and they We're ex-
citing ones.
The Portland Athletic Club closed its
football season without being scored
upon. though Bowdoin outplayed it.
Thursday, and gave it the scare of it's
life.
No Maine city has been so football
crazy. this fall. as Hallowell, and it
doesn't relish it's defeat by Lewiston on
Thanksgiving day.
Shiloh's story Of raising the dead is
| about the worst yet Brother Sand
ford evidently thinks all people are like
those who were caught by the $50 per
cent. . year scheme Of the Brooklyn
| sWindlcr.
Colby is pretty much pleased over the
arrival Of new student said to be a
star long distance runner. He is
Frank Moody. formerly a Dartmouth
student. Perhaps his help will give
track athletics a much needed brace at
Colby. In the annual field day Of the
| Maine colleges, since the association
was organized. fly" years ago. Colby
has been counted as certain of fourth
place rs Bowdoin has been of first
place, and the struggle has been be
tween Bates and L. Of NJ. for the
| second honOrs.
! Having carried off the honors of the
! Maine Interscholastic League the Ed
/ ward Little high school football team
I cf Auburn is now turning its attention
/ to Massachusetts. Negotiations have
! been opened for a game with the Eng
/ lish high school eleven of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The English victory at Modder river
was a dear one, but it is the beginning
of the end for the Beers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The selection of a spot on French
mans bay for naval coaling station
is being widely commended. The
strategic Importance of the place
makes the location of a station there
most desirable. \ correspondent OF
the Boston Journal says: The water
is deep there. the channels free and
broad, and the confguration of the
shore such that the post can be easily
defended. The anchorage, too, is more
secure than in the Bar IIarbor roads.
For long time the strategic import
ance of Mt. Desert and its neighbor-
hood has been recognized by students
Of naval warfare, and heavy guns were
hastily mounted there to defend the
roadstead during the war with Spain.
OF course, the new Notifications will be
more elaborate and permanent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The Presidents message and the fate
of Roberts are the all absorbing topics
in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

than that the greatest shipbuilding city
of the Atlantic should build the snip
named for the great shipbuiidlnS cen
ter of the Lakes.
Although hundreds of men have been
employed for months in the constitute
tion If the big pulp mill at Mlllinocket,
ana are still busy there. the plant IS
yet long way from completiol' ana a
newspaper man who visited the pace
this week, says that it IS not Ikcly
that the mill will he ready Tor opera
ton until the spring Of 1901. Inc dahl
is said 10 be the finest work OF the kihn
in Maine, and all parts ol Nlc pant
for that matter, are constructed IN the
most thorough manner. The chimney
Of the mill built Of grey bricks from
the Earitan river. \. j., has been
erected to the height of about 100 fcct'
and is to be carried up 125 feet further
Work on the chimney has been sus-
pended for the season, as the weather
is now altogether too cold for men 70
work at such a height. The founda-
tons of the mill, massive and deep
laid, -are complete, and the walls are
up some distance, although they are
far from finished. ana a large quantity
of bricks is waiting on the ground.
The city of Millinockct, as the resi-
dents like to call it. is still booming
and its growth is like that Of West
ern mining town. only more substah-
tial. Where a few months ago was
nothing better than a collection OF
sheds and shanties. there is now a con-
siderable number Of dwellings,, board
ing houses ana stores Of very respect
able appearance. The principal hotel
is the Millinocket Exchange. which has
30 rooms. and il is constantly crowded
The streets Of the town. which at first
We're mere scratches through soil lately
Shorn Of trees. are said now to be- IN
excellent condition. one Of the great
advantages enjoyed by the Millinocket
people. and one which they are par
ticular TO point ont 70 visitors, is that
man may Sit upon his doorstep. see
the signs Of prosperity everywhere
around him ana gaZc upon the majestic
beauties Of Mount Katahdin as long as
he likes. free of charge and without
stirring out of his tracks. That's
where Milinockct is ahead Of many
another city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The Indian summer is encroaching
upon the last month of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

and came to the big city of Boston.
There | fell in with bad company, got
to drinking with a lot Of fellows and
continued to keep up the gait. Owing
entirely to this habit of drinking | lost
job after job. | am a sausage makcf
and have lost a number Of good places
to work in this line, simply because
would drink liquor.
"On the 25th day of October with SIS
in my pocket | left Boston and landed
in this city. As soon as | struck the town
| ran into gang. | don't know Who
the members Of this gang were. but I
do know that before night ] had got
good and drunk and had been taken to
the police station. Next morning |
went before the court and was sent
over To spend month. Now ] am out
and am a man who is going to keep his
word ! tell you that | am through
with liquor, and with the help of the
Almighty | will never taste another
drop Of it. | don't know a soul in this
city. but that doesn't bother me in the
least, for I'm going to get along all
right. | was brought up in good style
over home, and know the scriptures al
most as well as anybody. Both Of my
parents are dead but ! have an aunt in
Scotland who is as good to me as any
body could be. She has written to me
pleading with me to go back home, but
| think that I shall stay right here in
this country Since ] left home | have
travelled quite a good bit. having been
in all Of the British isles, in South
America and in nearly every part of
this country. In all Of this time the
one obstacle that has served To keep
me in the rear of the procession has
been strong drink. But now | have
started out on the right track and | be
lievc that | can resist the temptation
uf drinking. | am sure that / can. [
viii join the Salvation Army in Port
land ana from this time forth will dD
all that lays in my power to help other
poor souls from utter destruction"
The officers and soldiers of the army
in this city are more than pleased with
the interest that Jarvis has manifested
ana they are counting upon him to be
. man who will do lot Of good among
thc poor Of Portland He il very en-
thusiastic in his hopes. ana has shown
the proper spirit i'll beginning his work
W. nnc ur their number Al soon as
Jarvis had told his story "a tn" mem
beers of the army "A regular old-timc
Publication meeting followed. and Jar
Wis Was given to understand that hr
Mas right at home Each W the on
GERS ana soldiers held out cordial
hand u this new recruit who Is the
most interesting convert that has join
- thu army fer a long time. Jarvis
was greatly affected hy thu dcmonstra-
lions WI Kindness that were shown him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Congressman-elect Allen left On
Tuesday for Washington. He IL ac-
companied by his wife. daughter and
sister and has taken a house on Cap
ital Hill.
For the first time in many years 4
THANKSGIVING dinner was served al the
jail. Thursday. and the inmates par
took of most appctizng course
Sheriff DespcauX is making an ideal
official
The event Of the week i'll society
circles was the wedding Of Prof.
Arthur H. Chamberlain of Brown Uni
versitY. and Miss Mary l.. Libby
which took place on Thursday evening
at the residence Of Mr. Joseph II.
Libby on Danforth street Both bride
and groom We're members of the class
of '9@ of the Portland high school. and
both have hosts of friends Mr.. and
Mrs. Chamberlain are to reside at
Providence, Il. |.
Tho Sunday Journal which has been
running for the last nine months. has
been disposed of to a syndicate which is
headed by II. Nj. Miliken.
John +. Barrett is a candidate for tho
position Of manager Of Rigby park to
succeed DIR. Fred W. Huntington. who
resigned Il few weeks ago.
ON Tuesday morning in the United
states district court comes the great
occasion when the firm Of Woodbury. e
Mnulton will appear to show cause why
they should not be adjudged bank
rupts.
Colonel Arthur NJ. Soulc of the Press
has returned from his wedding trin.
u" IS to reside at Woodfords.
The weather on Thanksgiving day
was very summerlike, and throughout
the day the streets of the citv were
pretty we'll crowded with people
hronGs went down to the wharves of
the English steamers.
Giant" Conroy has received an offer
TO JON the Richmond. Va, team of the
Atlantic Association next season. The
club Of that city is to be managed nv
N. j. Finn. for tho last four wears III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

br BUTTS cough syrup conQucrs
Group. Every mother should know this
and always keep this wonderful remedy
handy. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

named the Cleveland, for one OF the
chief cities Of Ohio and one Of the chiei
shipbuiIding centers on the Great
Lakes Nothing could be more hitting
than that the greatest shipbuilding city
of the Atlantic should build the snip
named for the great shipbuiidinS cen
ter of the Lakes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02
When Chinaman becomes criminal,

parents. This
extreme logica.
plication OF
doctrine of her
ity. III this COZ
try, we leave ma
ural law to de;
with its own
ofenses, and
many a mother 4,
is punt 5 II c d
through t h e
physical weak
ness and peev-
isli temper Of
punv offspring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Faith Times: Baths cruiser IS to hc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

JcalAsa
A USE:
~ 1T?
TEN MINUTES
NIGHT AND MORNING
WILL PREVENT YOUR CONTRACTING
DISEASES OF THE: AIR PASSAGES OR LUNGS. ?
Ten Minutes Four Times Day
WILL. CURE cArApptf, BRONCHITIS AND ASTHMA
Ten Minutes Every Hour
WILL cuRT: CONSUMPTION AND PNEUMONIA
Ten Minutes at Bed Time
WILL PREVENT OR CURE GROUP
Five Minutes at Any Time
Will, STOP a COLD
Five Minutes Every Now and Then
cuzl; COUGH.
Five Minutes at Any Time or i'm Any Place
WILL N5ukf: YOU AGAINST DiptTHERIA SCARLET FEVER
AND ALL CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

The pgsI<in will now be given i
much needed rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

No Maine city has been so football
crazy. this fall. as Hallowell. and it
doesn't relish its defeat by Lewiston on
Thanksgiving day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Shiloh's story Of raising the dead is
about the worst yet. Brother Sand
ford evidently thinks all people are like
those who were caught by the $50 per
cent. year scheme of the Brooklyn
sMindlcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-02

Christmas next, ana it looks as
though Santa Claus would be worked
overtime.