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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
POTTER MAINTAINS CalMNeSS.
Alleged Em5ezZler Passes Sunday Quietly in
Portland Police Station.

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M, "'-'i-'
..'''' 1't "i'A tAlpoz tH'hl dhd ldrceaN
from ". :. Parker x CO.. passed SUNDAY
HI \ lodging r..,n .t tba r,Iir. s,,.j.,
NM. .....-...7 0>'' ,'o H.
"'S @'N'" 'h' @uHddE papers WAl"h
contained an account Of his arrest and
criticized the statements made i'll them
with thv deputy mar~halS. -tatinz, that
the charge Thar H. h4d spent money IN
carriage nirt lin Boston Or In buviu.. WINE
there Was false. lie said that he had
never paid uut more than SID tor ear
riagrS in Boston altogether.
In thr afternoon. AIr. Potter wa visit
ed ~ charles a. True. his attorney. VINO
made but a brief call On him. Pntt-r
maintains hiS cuImuvSs ana tnr imnrtsuu-
mcnt dots nat seem to worry him in thc
least.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
The Catholic Fair.

The Catholic fair viii open. tomorrow
evening ana from tho work done by the
several committees. this will be one #
the best fairs held in this city for long
time. on the opening evening. the Bow
doin Glee Club of 50 men has been en-
gagged. This club is considered one Of the
best in this vicinity and as its pieces are
all new. the programme will be one Of
the best. There are several schemes be.
ing worked ana all are meeting with good
success. Johnson hail, where the fair is
to be held, Will be prcttily decorated ana
several booths VIII be arranged about the
place, where articles Of an kinds can he
purchased. There will be a fancy table
and on this Will be found some Of tho
prettiest work from the hands of the
ladies ana many Of them Will make a
pretty present for a, friend for Christmas.
On the second evening, Prof. bennett Of
Lewiston. ana John Dynan viii help en-
terrain. With this part of the programme
there will be a farce presented by local
talent entitled Under the Mistletoc." a."
on THANKSGIVING afternoon. the usual
Sunlight hop Will be given, Monaghan
furnishing the music. The fair will close
with a concert by Monaghans orchestra
ana the disposition Of the prizes. TIE
esason tickets are meeting with a large
sale ana the prospect is the best for one
Of the most successful fairs in the his
tory Of the society
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
Thanksgiviaq Football.

Manager Carey Of the Hallowell Ath-
lctic Association foot BAN eleven. has
closed arrangements with the eleven
from the Lewiston Athletic Association
for 4 game on the Muster field.
Thanksgiving day. The visitors will
arrive in the city on the 1926 train and
the game will be called at 2.30 O'Clock.
Up to Saturday all arrangements for
a game on Thanksgiving had fallen
through. but now ii seems that as the
date has been agreed upon by the
managers Of both teams. that tn. gam"
will come off. The Muster field is Of
easy access from all points, Electric
cars passing from HalloWell ana Au-
2usia: the gridiron of regulation size,
and the natural elevation Of the ground
east Of the line enables good view at
all times for the spectators. There
should be an attendance Of 500 people.
rs il Will BE- the" game ana iille wise
the last game ~ the season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
Death OF P. Henry GiIson.

After an illness of over three months
II. Henry ellison died. Sunday morning,
at his home on Harrison avenue. \
general breaking down was the cause
brought on by hard and constant work
MIR ellison was born at Plymouth.
Mass. in 1S2S, and came to this city. 10
years later. Here he received his edu-
cation ana learned the carriage bust
ness. in 1880. he started out for him
self in this business and 10 the time Of
his death was one one Of the leading
men in this branch Of work. He is sur
viVed by four children. Mrs. s. s.
MarstOn, Farmingdale; Mrs. w. f. Man
son, Rockland; John II. ellison and
Mrs. James T. ellison. both of this city.
The funeral will be held. Tuesday af-
ternoon. from his late home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

on the superstructure will Immediately
cnsue. Contractor Bradstreet has the
work in charge. The addition is 25xf1
feet. and will be built according to the
plans first decided upon. and previous
ly published in the Journal. The lower
floor of the hall has been undergoing Il
decided change, all Of the former parti-
tions having been removed. This room
will not be divided but the steamer,
hook and ladder truck. chemical and
Tiger, will be conveniently located
therein. The room will be sheathed,
and already a flooring of two-inch
plank has been laid. 1t has been de
cided to divide the large hall on the
second story into three smaller halls
for the use of the several fire com
panies. The wooden lean-tO in which
the flight Of stairs has led to the en-
trance. will be removed ana entrance
will be from a flight of stairs in tn"
southwest corner of the building.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
HOW TO GET THE BEST ADVICE ABOUT
YOUR CASE FREE.

Thousands Of women who suffer from
icmdlc weakness or other nerve weaken -.
ing ana debilitating disease. desire 10
nave the plain, frank and honest advice
and counsel Of skilled specialist in the
treatment and cure of female complaints
There IS no more famous or successful
physician in the treatment Of diseases
Of women than pr. Greene. 81 Temple
Place, Boston. Mass. discoverer Of that
great Woman's health restorer DR.
Greene's NcrVura, and who Is undoubi
eddy the most noted and successful won.
an 5 physician in the world. His practice
among women who suffer from the vari-
Gus forms Of female weakness and dis
ease is greater than that Of any other
physician. women consulting him at his
office or writing to him about their com
plants from every part Of the United
States. Why not call and see him or
write to him about your case? Ii will
cost you absolutely nothing 10 have him
explain your disease to your perfect un
derstanding, and give you explicit ana
exact advice what to do to be cured. fo-
in all cases either personally or at his of
flee, or if you write to him. there is no
charge whatever for consultation and ad.
vice His vast experience and wise ad-
vice will make You Wen again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
GRIEF OVER LOSS OF SON
Causes James Simpson. Engineer, to Ecd His
Life With Morphine.

The people Of this city We're shocked
to hear, Saturday morning, that at
about midnight, James Simpson, sum
mcr street, had committed suicide.
Two summers ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Simp-
son lost son by drowning, and since
that time Mr. Simpson had not appear
ed himself at times He was an engi-
neer by trade. but had recently been
engaged on the stock at the shoe fac
tory. Friday morning, having trouble
about d boy who was assisting him. he
left the work. He then drank some.
and. Friday morning, took several NOR
phine pills.
At noon. when his wife returned. he
was sitting in Il chair in a stupor. At
ter dinner she returned 10 her work
and on coming home at supper time
found her husband in bed, snoring
heavily. She allowed him to sleep for
quite Il while and then thinking it best
to wake him, attempted to 90 50.
She became frightened ana called as
sistance from the neighbors and Dr..
Cobb was called He saw at once what
was needed and administered all the
known remedies. Simpson came out Of
the stupor long enough to tell that he
had taken large amount Of pills and
that in the morning he wanted to die
but now he did not. He soon relapscd
into the stupor, and, at midnight, died
Mr.. Simpson was AZ years of age and
was born at Boston. coming to this
place several years ago. 4 widow and
one daughter survive him.
The funeral was held from his home.
yesterday afternoon, Rev A. a. Lewis
of the Methodist church. officiating.
The Knights Of Pythias attended, and
at the grave the Pythian ceremonies
We're performed. The bearers We're al
50 from the order. The flowers We're
many and beautiful. among them BE-
ing a stand in the shape of a shield
with the Pythian monogram upon it.
\ number Of flowers We're also given
by fellow workmen at the shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Saturday afternoon, for their homes at
Brunswick 1t is quite probable that
they will not return to this city again
for quite while and perhaps not until
the spring. They have completed all
their work to the end of Summer street
and as they will not continue any
farther until the tressle work is com
pleted, their return is doubtful. The
work of building the ;ressle is pro-
crossing much slower than is desired,
but the driving is so hard that it can
not be helped. While nothing definite
can be learned, it is reported on goon
authority that no more rails Will be
laid, this fall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

I me hrst through train from Talien
\ Wan. China. on the new Chwang and
\ Munkden railway. left Friday, with
/ engineers for Port Arthur.
| At the last days racing of the Man
/ chester meeting in England, Saturday.
Tod Sloan, on Lord Ellesmeres Proc
lamation. won the Manchester Novem-
Der handicap Of 1900 sovereigns. In
NlncibIe II was second and Oppressor
third.
The shipfitters' shop at the Charles
ton navy yard was destroyed by fire.
Saturday morning. The machinery
was damaged to an extent of s25. 900 to
$4,000 The building itself was merely
a shell. 2'e stories high. II is not
known how the fire started. Over 900
men Will be. temporarily affected. Ad-
mjral Sampson was an interested spec
tat"r or the fire ana commended the
work Of The fire department.
The firm Of Chambers. Calder & Co.
one of tn oldest wholesale drug concerns
in Rhode Island was adjudged bank
rupt, Saturday. in the United States dis
tirt court on its voluntary petition. The
total liabilities are S134 .593.74, and the
creditors are the Weybosset National
Bank. s22,S7S; Eagle. National Bank,
~ 100. and Richard w. Comstock, s22,-
6oo- The unsecured claims amount to
$120 So
me schooner Lille A. Warford. Capt.
Handy, Edgewater. ~ r.. for Marion.
MASS. with 220 tors of coal was run
lH.o by an unknown three-masted
schooner, near Faulkner's island. late.
Friday night, mad sunk. Capt. Handy
and four men took the yawl boat ana
We're picked up later by schooner Frank
leaning. Capt. Campbell. bound for
New London. ct. and brought in to
New London, Saturday morning. capt.
ifandy stated that the boat that sunk
III vessel paid no attention to signals
d distress. but left him and his crew
% their fate
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
IF you value your

s29s. one lot of mems good strohs
working suits. well worth $9'oo'
si25. Mems good style wool sui'S
winter weight, well worth SS.Vo'
Il 90 Mems heavy weight, strictlS
all wool plaids. blue and black cheVlotS,
hest wearing business suit made ana
worth $1,000.
sses all wool black Clay and gray
mixtures. well tailored. These SUITS
with recent advances on goods are
worth SO wholesale and $l2.o0 at retall.
ss75. At this price we show the
largest variety and greatest values in
mons and young mems suits. suitable
for any occasion, in fancy striped or
small check worsteds, made with
double or single breast vests. the very
latest style. Every suit worth So
ss75 and s119S. If you want good
suit as any tailor makes to order for s3O,
see our fine line in fancy or black suits
,hey cannot be bought elsewhere for
less than SIS or $50.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
A Lille and Death Fioht.

Mr W. A. Hines of Manchester. Ia.
writing of his almost miraculous escape
, naoIi uedtn, says; Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble
which ended in Consumption. / had frs :.
puent hemorrhages and coughed night
ana day All my do 'ors said | must
soon die. Then | began to use Dr.
hinS' 5 New Discovery for Consumption.
which completely cured me. | would not
be without it even if II cost $500 a bottle.
hundreds have used it on my recommen-
cation and all say it never fails to cure
hrnat, Chest and Lung troubles" Reg
ular size SOC. and $l.00. Trial bottles free
at Bowditch x Webster's. Augusta: c. III.
Bcane's. Gardiner: $. $. Lightbody's Wa
lerNiile, drug stores. nov24,27,29
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

VII. he made to ascertain this point after
winch another meeting will be called ana
something definite will be decided upon.
Miss Madeleine Neal who has been Very
slCk ~ Belfast for several weeks with
tAph'ld fever. has recovered and was able
TN return to her home in this village. sat
urda}. Miss Neal is one of Pittstield's
leading young ladies. ana her many
friends "re pleased TO learn of her re-
cpytry.
THE school at the Maine Central Insti-
tute, closed. Friday. for vacation Of two
John G. Thompson. who has been fore.
man III the office Of the Pittsfeld Prin.-
iE@ Co. for the last two years. has Tt.
signed his position and entered the Amer.
loan Express Office, whore he will learn
thn business. Alton White has accepted
the position of foreman in the printing
office.
+. F. Could has resigned his position az
gutter ~ the meat department Of the w
NJ. Prilav department store. He expects
To soon 90 To Boston. where he has a
position in large meat market.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The steamer Lincoln made her last trip
out of the river on her regular runs, Sat
urday afternoon. This may be the last
time that she will be seen in this city
as when she returns from Boston she viii
probably remain at Bath and the Della
Collins make the trip up the river. She
will remain at Bath until Thursday morn.
ing. when she will sail for New York,
where she will be turned over to the
Florida East Coast Line, which recently
purchased her. While she has been sold.
she may be again seen here, as the Ken.
nebec Steamboat Go. has an option on
her, that if they desire to use her during
the summer months. when business in
the South is dull, she will be returned II
this route.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
Mems OVerCoatS and listers.

Space forbids us to enumerate the
many good trades in mems overcoats'
REFERS and ulsters, but before you BUY
it will be to your advantage 10 see the
good. heavy, warm garments we have
at surprisingly low figures. We show
mems beaver overcoats from s3.9S in
black, blue and brown, up to $11.5O for
the finest Middlesex goods.
Our s4.9S ulster is a wonder. Our
1898 macintosh REFER can't be had
elsewhere in the State.
We have by far the largest stock OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

At the trial at Montpelier. Vt. Sat
urday, Of Charles Doherty, charged
with the murder of Fred Murphy. Dr
j. b. Grout Of Waterbury and Dr.
James. who attended Murphy while he
remained in Waterbury. testified to his
condition at that time. and DR.. Doggs
of Burlington testified to his condition
when taken to the hospital. The trial
will be continued. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The American Girl" tonight. Don't
forget Her. A feature of the SHOW
which is receiving especial praise IL til 4,
work of the two children. Lillian Law
son ana Grace Hickey aged years.
both in the play ana in the specialt.es.
Theatre special will leave Randolph at
60. and since the company is to play
Hailowell. Tuesday evening. it is likely
there Will BE- little wait after the pr
formance. as the baggage Will probably
be left until morning
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
Mems Pants

One lot of elegant mems pants, the
well-known Pine Tree pants, warranted
to wear like iron, for 9Sc.
Well worth 50; you will say so your
self when you see them.
800 pair mems pants, black cheviot,
all sizes guaranteed value $2.30; clean
sweep price, Si.-'
Kersey pants, mems extra fine, sizes
"a to A, price elsewhere, $500; clean
sweep price, $l6S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

For some time there has been several
requests made to the street commits
sioner to remove the paving stones in
the sidewalk al Holmes foundry office
As there is no occasion for heavy
teams to pass over this place it has
been done and now level brick side
walk is laid. and it will be greatly ap-
preciated by those who have to pass
over ii.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The water in the stream has gone
down some three inches. the last week.
For while, all the water that could
did not come through the upper gates
at Cobbosseecontee pond, caused hy the
screens becoming filled with dirt. The
Water co. notified the commissioners
Of the fact and the screens We're at
once cleaned
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

There will probably not be a game Of
foot ball in this city, Thanksgivin
day. When the second eleven Of Bow
doin College wrote for a game with the
High School team. they had gone out of
training and local eleven wrote them
that they would give them game. No
reply has been received.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The schooner Oakes Ames, which
brought about 500 tons Of coal to Ham
ilton Y 90. a few days ago. will re-
turn t. Philadelphia with 4 cargo of
lumber. Clear Of expenses the owners
of the Ames will make $llo0 freight
money for the three weeks trip to
Maine and return.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The HollingsWorth < Whitney 20.
had a crew of men at work at jhe
mills. Sunday. laying the foundation
for the new stock house. This is made
necessary by the water being all drawn
off on this day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Saturday ana Sunday mornings
again found the police station vacant.
The five dodgers that We're accommo-
dated, Thursday evening, We're probab-
ly waiting to come together that a
record might be established before the
season was too far gone. No more are
needed in this vicinity, as so far. this
fall, all has gone well without them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

G. d. Libby has just completed an
order, one Of the finest seal coats made
in the State. The beauty ana richness
of such a garment must be one Of the
joys which ladies prize 50 highly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The young people of the Pastors Bible
Glass Of the congregational church.
passed z social evening at the parsonage.
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The annual meeting Of the UNIVERSAL
lst Society is called for Friday evening.
There is business of much Importance
to come before it and a full attendance
is desired
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Something is to be done which will
forcibly remind people that it is con-
trary to the rules for them to spit on
the floors or platforms of electric cars.
Superintendent Taylor intends to be
instrumental in causing a bill to be in
troduced in the next Legislature. which
will prohibit splitting on floors in pub
lie places and on sidewalks, fine be
ing the penalty for those So doing. 1t
seems strange to him that with all the
talk which has been made there are
those who deliberately disregard the
rule when the back of a conductor is
turned. Very soon the conductors of
all cars are to be provided with 4
quantity Of pasteboard slips, suitably
inscribed as Splitting on the floor is
prohibited" or something similar, and
gentlemen will refrain from their habit
or will be politely handed a card.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Captain Philip Rittal died quite sud-
denly, Saturday morning at 1.l5 O'Clock
lie mad been sick for only a week and ~
one anticipated any such serious results
tlll he passed away while taking his
breakfast. Captain Rittal had followed
the sea for many Years in his younger
days, passing through many trying ex-
periences in shpwreck ana receiving
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

from Fan River. Mass. on a visit to his
family, Spring street. Mr.. Knsella ROW
has 4 very fine position as foreman o., a
foundry in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Ira NJ. True has returned from a sew
eral weeks visit to Laurel-in-the-
Pines, Florida. He expects to be en-
gagged i'll detective work there during
the winter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

\ good representation Of Granite
Lodge. NJ. 70, Is. Of F.. Will go t. Wa
terville, Tuesday evening. to attend the
school Of instruction. Granite Lodge
will work the rank Of Esquire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

There viii be special meeting of
Granite Lodge at ODD Fellows hail.
this evening. one candidate will be
worked in the second degree and two
in the third.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Evangelist Harry Taylor supplied the
pulpit of the First Baptist church. YES
terday. There was 4 very good at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Henry Quinn. late 26ih H. :. l.. IF III
Western Branch, claims q bc its oldest
member, At %. William DEM w Jhis
Branch can beat him by six years
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs Fred Files returned from
Cumberland yesterday, where they Were
called by the death of relative
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The EcXt meeting IF the boa-d Of
managers will t. held at the Arlington
hotel, Washington. on thc C;h Decem-
bcr 1922, at III "A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

James H. Leigh & cos stock or
clothing taken with his prices. leaves
hut a poor excuse for out-of-toWn
buying.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Miss Annie +. Page will close her
residence on Lincoln street. this win
ter, having engaged board at the Hall
Dwell house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Alvin Stanford Of Lewiston. is visitin.
his niece. Mrs. Shurburn Lawrence. Mrs.
Lawrence's uncle, Augustus Miller. il
also visiting in town
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Miss Evelyn Davis arrived home from
Freeport. Saturday, on a short visit tn
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Davis, Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Mrs. William Wood returned. Sunday
from Boston where she has been passing
a week with her daughter, Miss Josephin.
Wood
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Mrs. Rowe and Clinton Smell re-
turned from Poland. Saturday. where
they We're called by the death of a near
relative
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

At the regular meeting of the Eastern
Star, this evening. several candidates
will be initiated. and a full attendance
is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Clarence. the youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hunt. is very i'll with tp-
phoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Hallowell dispatch to the Boston
Sunday Globe says: This noon sew
cral cutters employed by the Johnson
Bros. Shoe Manufacturing Company
left work. because the company refus-
ed to grant a request for higher
schedule. A conference between en-
ployes and the company. this after
noon, failed to result in an agreement"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe arrived, Sat
urday evening. on a visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Laura Richards, Dennis
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Linwood Steward returned 10 Water
VILE. yesterday. after short visit TO his
family in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The Good Templars will hold a meet
ing in Red Mems han. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. William Brann passed
Sunday with friends at Waterville and
WinSlow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Mrs. W. w. Kelley returned, Saturday,
from A visit of week with friends at
Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Mrs. Charles Goodrich fell on Water
street. Saturday evening. and struck on
her face, quite badly injuring it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The Hallowell Benevolent Society will
begin its regular meetings. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Miss Mamie Burgess returned, yester-
day, from a visit of several weeks 10
friends at Fall River. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Miss Sophia Gilman will pass the
winter with her brother i'll Newton,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Rev Mr.. Whitson of Buckfield, will
preach at the Baptist church, next
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The BARRIERS of the city will observe
Thanksgiving by closing their shops all
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

The Boys Brigade Of the Ola South
church will give a masquerade socia-
ble at the armory. Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Patrick Cullen came home. Saturday
from Lynn, where hc has bc,n since til
first ot the month
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27

Now that the foundation walls for
the new addition to the old city build
ing are completed. or nearly 50, work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-27
Daily kenncbcc 3ournal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Cali-37-5.

F. T. Bradstreet left. yesterday, on
a business trip 10 Boston.