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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

THE ability to wake at a given hour
by forming resolution to do so before
going to sleep" said physician to a
reporter. recently, involves a problem
that scientists do not pretend to have
definitely solved. Their theory, how
ever, is certainly plausible. A great
many acts of life, as we all know, are
only voluntary. A man will begin
whiting a stick and continue While his
mind is engrossed upon something else.
1t is the same with walking. In other
words, the action is started by volition.
and then keeps on going, like an en-
ginn. 1t is known, also, that the Will
persists to a certain extent in what we
call Inconsistencies both from anes-
theticS and during sleep. How far that
persistence extends is an open queS-
ton. but it is reasonable to assume
that most of us can set an impulse on
the principle that an alarm clock is set
and the half-involuntary mechanism of
the brain carries it along without
further attention. But, as | said be-
fore. ii is only 4 theory. To tell the
truth. our real knowledge of such
things is startlingly slight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

one Of the comical sights, Saturday
evening, was little girl endeavoring
to carry home a watermelon that had
been given her. probably by the excur-
sion managers, for she was one of the
little misses who went on the excur-
sion. The melon was almost as large
as herself apd she was having one Of
The most terrible times getting it up
over Rines hill. a part of the way she
would roll it and then she would carry
it for little way. All the time a
brother somewhat larger was looking
on and letting his little sister do all the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Good VIII Pines, Me. July 3o.-(Speciab.
sunday morning dawncd amid clouds
ard rain, but before 10 O'Clock, the clouds
rolled away and the brcczes whispered
through the pines. At l0 the busle sound
81 the call for morning service. The houc
was in charge Of General brigham. ~.
Bfiga'c IN iull dress occupied the seals
~ The 'front.'. while ZOJ or more bows and
young men supported them The address
WAS directly To the boys and secured inch.
undivided attention for 80 minutes Ut
was u straightforward, spldierly word Ia
those VINO are soon to enter the battle Of
lifc. ana the boys responded IN IN evil
dent interest in the message. The whole
service was hearty. prompt and direct.
ana the huur seemed to pass all tDD
quickly.
Five hundred people were al the morn
ing service, but during The iutgrrnisSjnu
many others came for the afternoon SER
vice. AT o'clock. The tent was crowded
earnest. manly, Suul-iuSpIriug sermon ot
Rev. g. ~ HinCkley. Il was a unuu.
discourse from the words III have trpdt.,..i
out ID" wine press alone; ana an were
made to feel that IL is surely worth while
~ stand alone having a. our example
The Son Of God. Ply telling illustration.
by convincing argument, by trucst eXegC-
$751; bN scripture quotation. hr made Il!
feel The true worth OF manly indcpcu-
dencc. The whole service was rich aGd
helpful.
The grove swarms with people and yet
no one seems crowded. Hundreds of
teams have driven in ana surrounding;
country fur miles must Dc drpppuIa ted ,
hu' thr most delightful g-iet prevails
The joyous hearts arc Eut hpiSIcrnuS. hUr
there is much of real SJhbatic rest and
peace. This Is the largest sunday attend
aucc To ddte ana everybody IN happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31
TEN EYcK AGAIN WINS.
Charles River Regatta One o: Most Successful
Ever Held.

BOSTON. JuIv 3o.-Thc rh1rJes Riyor
regatta which closed. saturday wa.
one of the most successful ever held
tina two races. Friday. Hi attracted
.-ncJ crowds and furnished fine smart
I'M tha raaI axritanant AHA ba~d hat-
tbs. deycloped on The final dav. I'D
ward II. Ten E,yck won the Senior sim
ele souls. IL was expected. amid great
applause from the thousands of spec
t,.,,, ,.t, Iinni ~. ,i,.,r b,pl.e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

While people are ever ready to find
men of street railroad, they seem to
forget that perhaps these men them
solves have good reason to find fault
with the public" said thoughtful
man. yesterday. This is 4 fact, how
ever. and one of the most cXasperatinS
things that the patrons DO is To ar
range themselves along Il street at
short distances. and thereby require
the motorman to bring the car to a
stop three Or four times when once
should be enough. | was on car the
other day and the motorman called my
attention to such a case. AZ the car
came around the corner of 4 street
there stood four women, all within 80
| feet Of each other. and the motorman
| had to stop three times to take them
on. Now. if these women, as we'll as
the public in general would only give
Il little thought. and all gather at the
same place. just think what an amount
Of arm-wrcnching manipulation Of the
| brake it would save the motorman.
That is where the white posts in Bos-
ton and elsewhere are a good thing.
People have 10 gather at that one spot
in order to board the car instead Of
spreading over the territory in half a
| dozen places"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31
A Communication.

Augusta, Me, July %, 1899.
Editors I<ennebec Journal:
n few days ago your editorial columns
contained very strong article on the
decline of the national game, which was
attributed TO hoodlumism and the preva-
lenCe of gambling interests instead of
true Sports manship.
At a later date your news columns con-
tanned one or two Soodnatured ''puffs" Of
the invincible Post Office club of this
city which seem TO have aroused some
ire.
Then one Signor Arata. representing an
get together. sends Il challenge to play
for $25 or $50, and in emphatic language
gives voice 10 the good old adage and
argument which always cOmpels strife or
silence: Money talks; put up or shut up.
Saturday, Mr.. Dick Phillips publishes in
your paper a characteristic letter also
wanting 20 play for money.
The Post ONCE club are gentlemen
Spurtsmen who play simply for sport.
They have nor ana will NOT play for
money under any circumstances; but VIII
play with amateur clubs for pleasure and
friendly rivalry at any time.
1t is this desire TO play FOL money which
spoils true sport by encouraging the
gambling spirit and which quickly causes
true lovers Of athletics TO become dis
gusted and withdraw all financial aid.
Witness the league club experiences here.
Every sportsman knows that athletic
games are invariably killed when money
prizes and salaries appear; and that from
that day on a tribe of lOaferS exist. too
lazy for honest work but always whining
because the public refuses 10 take their
pretenS!onS as professionals seriously
or To waste money in uutronizinS their
so-cullcd exhibitions Of alleged "dth I
lctics"
The term Post Office club is mis-
nomcr. The club was originally formed
among the clerks. but gradually fell into
a club of amateur players from various
occupations. In one game. last summer
woen an exciting contest was on ana the
blcachers We're nacSing 4 genial Cana
dian catcher. he turned and SAID: "DtN
call demself de Post Offcecc club, Oh,
>,acre deere only two post offccces on
whole cluh-rest one big dom fool. which
perhaps answers Mr.. Phillips question as
10 government employment as well a.
in conclusion. the so-callcd Post ohice
Club will play ball at any time for fun;
hut are not putting up ar playing Tor
prizes. TIE POST OFFICE Cit -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Have you heard who is to be the
new commissary sergeant was the
question on every ones lips, yesterday
Mankind in general likes to kick pretty
we'll ana the soldier is proverbially
fond of stating his likes and disil,es
especially about what he has To eat
and naturally the selection of the man
who is To look directly after the prepa-
ration Of the edibles is of interest to
ALL and for a like reason the position
is an exacting one. Upon v homsoever
the mantle falls. he must be prepared
to stand good deal Of groWling-Nr
have 10 kich anyway. as matter Of
principle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Colonel Andrew ]. Smith. assistant in
spector general y. II. .. Y. s. is expect
ed to arrive, today, TO commence the an
nual inspection of the Branch. Colonel
Smith has been connected with the Ma
tional Home since Sept. Y, 1913. being
treasurer Of this Branch from that date
until April !. 1855. when he was appointed
governor of the Western Branch. July /,
1897. he was transferred 70 the Pacific
Branch. of which he was governor until
his resignation, March 81 Of the present
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Some Of Saturdays visitors in camp
We're Roscoe Nelson Of Windsor. Conn;
Or. J. NJ. {. Murphy and c. W. Muir
ply Of Boston. while among the sun
day callers We're Edwin Bradbury, J.
A. Bradbury of Fairfield: Mrs. S. ].
Chamberlin of Auburn; Mrs. f. l.. Dill
lingham of Randolph; Chas. Leary OF
Bath; Misses Mamie Murphy and Ma
RE Anne Crepault of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The coporcr's jury at the inquest in
Bangor upon the body of Louis Richards,
brought in verdict blaming the railway
company for the careless manner liz
which the lumber which fell upon the We
tim had been piled on the car.
The damage sustained ~ the schooner
Ralph Eaton by collision with the steam
er Sagadahoc, while the latter vessel was
on her regular passage from Boston %
Bath, recently. Will not exceed SlG0 The
schooner il now effecting repairs at BAH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

1t is easy to pick out the accustomed
swimmer among the boys who daily
ana semi-daily take a dip from tho
steamboat wharf. Some of the boys
have done 50 much bathing that their
bodies have become as brown as ber-
ries with their exposure to the suns
RAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

The brass corner signs are pretty
things and very attractive when prop
erly kept. but everyone who cares for
them knows what a task it is. A
preparation is used which will not
harm the brass or the back of the
enamel in the lettering, and it is quite
when cleaning and polishing the signs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31
so State Street,
BOSTON, ROOM 2l2
Tuesday, july 18th, '99, at 10 Am.

The mine is located on Rock Hill. Cal
ifnrnia District, one mile from I.eadvilIc
Colorado. Go. owns and controls abou,
II" acres. Veins are traced through the
property that have paid millions in divi-
bends ~ Go Is operating directly adjuin-
ing claims. Tie Denver 4 Eu Grandc
Railroad runs within onc-halr mile of
property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. oaS6,l
II had Inflammation and falling
Of the womb, and inflammation of
ovarics, and was in great pain. took
medicine prescribed by physician,
but it did me no good. At last 1 heard
OF Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and after using it faithfully
am thankful to say am we'll women.
l would advise all suffering women to
seek advice of Mrs. Pinkham."-MRs.
&. II. CHAPPELL, GRANT PARK, Ill.
For several years my health was
miserable. 1 suffered the most dread
full pains, and was almost on the verge
of insanity. l consulted one of the
best physicians in New York, and he
pronounced my disease fibroid tumor.
advising an operation without delay,
saying that it was my only chance for
life. Other doctors prescribed strong
and violent medicine, and one said
was incurable, another told me my
only salvation was galvanic batteries,
which l tried, but n. hing relieved me.
One day Il friend called and begged me
to try Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. l began its use and took
several bottles. From the very first
bottle there was n wonderful change
for the better. The tumor has disap-
peared entirely and my old spirits have
returned. l heartily recommend your
medicine to all suffering women
Mrs. VAN CLEFT, 4l6 SAUNDERS AVE,
JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS, n. J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

chief Gardener VIM. j. Marshall is re-
cciving congratulations upon the new APP
pointmcnt on his staff. If course it will
be year or two before the youngster
will have mastered all the intiicacies Of
the gardeners art. but Mr.. Marshall con-
siders him a very valuable acquisition to
his working force. az no doubl ne is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

IF | could have a well-patronized
music store | believe I would prefer ii
to any branch of trade" said q
musically inclined man, Friday after
noon. 1T seems as though there would
be pleasure to work in busy music
store. everything is so neat. and there
is harmony in it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Mr. Hermann Hoyer Of the Boston
symphony Orchestra, who is spending
his summer outing ut Boothbay, is the
guest Of Director Theme for d few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Major l.. NJ. Taylor and ladies of the
kennebec arsenal. Augusta, were at
the Home, Sunday afternoon. the
guests Of Quartermaster Gallagher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

It's the little colds that grow into tts
colds: the big colds that end in consar,;'
ton and death. Watch the little cold,
Dr. Woods Norway Pins SJrus.
non, wed frt& Vkvt Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Thomas Christie, who has been spend
ing the month Of July in New York. is
again To 30 seen about his accustomed
hauntS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Surgeon Eiwen. who has been spending
a l5-days leave IF absence at Diamond
Island. Portland harbor, will return, this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

There were probably more teams at
the concert, Sunday. than there has
been before this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Contractor Barrows moved his hay
ing tools and camp equiraGc home
wards, Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Mr. r. q. SrRBRInGE. President.
Attorney -at-Law. fremont Building,
Boston. Mass.
Mr. Gl+Y NJ. SPEAR
Secretary and Treasurer
Capitalist 81 State Street BOSTON
Hon :. W. DEAN. Attorney -atI Law,
Denver, Colorado.
MIR. G.. Is. BOY NTON
Enynton Furnace Co., New York
City.
Mr. ABBOTT w. LAWRENCE.
DiiaT1y & Starr, Bankers. Bostnl,
Mass Member Boston Stock Ex-
change.
Bankers American Loan ami Trust 90.
Iosi"n. Mass. and tu" American Ma
ti"nai Bank NJ l.adville. colo. Gen'l
Manager AT Leadyillc. Eoht. Il. Estey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Adjutant General j. T. Richards with
4 party Of friends was III camp at the
concert. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

there was abundance Of shouting ana OK !
crcise. and all slept The sleep IF the vic
tors. u was a first class lime for All con
ccrncd ana all rested better for il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31
NATIONAL HOME.

II. +. Merriam of Gardiner. was at
the Home, yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

This offer az 5o00o shares IL the secunl
block of Treasury stock placed On the
market. The first issue was of ~ oo0
shares. ana this subscription was taken
change hnGsys.
The moneys received from sale OF
Treasury Stock must he deposited with
the Conlpany's Bankers ana can 10 use;
only for legitimate mining expenses Of
the company. All other stock. inriudin;
mat owned hy tho officials uf the com
pany IS deposited under an cscro#
IGr"cmcnt with the American Loan aul
Trust 90. Of Boston. ana cannot be drawn
nr suId until the Company is earning div
idends. For further information and pro-
sp"ctdS address Or can ROOM H. 50
STATE ST. Boston. Mass.
julY26 eod2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

Captain VIM. +. Jarvis has rendered
his resignation as commisSary sergeant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-31

q. w. Henley returned. SATURDAY. from
4 $0-days furlouSh To Providence, Il. /.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-03-15
THE WIDOW:
:: : : : M'CLANE..

done. He couldn't chop wood for Ii or
bring In the klndln' or make the fires
| had to do all that. He got so after
while he couldn't do nothin' bur set
In the chimney corner an nod: but
s'long as you've got to work anyway
It's kinder good TO know you've got
somebody settin' in the chimney corner
a-noddin', to sort of keep you company
while you're at it,
She did not allow her "reminiscences
to Interfere with her work. The move
ment of her needle kept time with the
movement of her lips.
i've bin watchin' you, Elvira," she
went on, looking over her glasses at
the younger woman, ever since you've
bin widder, an it seemed to me You
were goin' over the same old road |
went over. It's mighty hard road.
There amt no soft places in it. I've
seen you tryin' to get along, livin' with
your sister. know what that Ia. I've
bin all through 1t. An there's one
thing | can tell you from experience" /"
She paused for an impressive moment
and stabbed the air with her needle by
way of emphasis. The needle pointed
straight at Elvlra.
what is it?' she asked, dodging in
voluntarily.
"If you want to find hard hearts In
the time of trouble" answered the
widow McClane, you don't never need
to so outside of your own family; spe-
cially If you're pore"
Her mouth, swapping shut with the
last word settled itself into hard, firm
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-03-15
but he's better'n nothin'. He'll kinder
do for a prop. He'll stand up for her
agin the world that's sue ha hard place
for a pore widder woman"
Swiss Courtship Tactics.

Swiss maidens have wide and deep
courtship license; but In many of the
cantons they are allowed but a mar
row choice of bridegrooms, it being a
vigorously enforced, If unwrltten, law
that they must marry a youth of their
own neighborhood. In many villages
every marriageable youth belongs to a
society whose sole object is to prevent
any and every youth from outside from
coming accounting the maidens of the
society's village.
The society has password, FIRE.
quently hanged-almost never di.
vulged. A lover Of the village, If chal-
lenged, gives tho password, and it is
an "open sesame" through the on guard
ranks Of the protective society.
He may climb and WOO uninterrupt-
ed, undisturbed. But the lover from
afar must fight his way past the chal-
lenglng sentinels or use the shrewdest
and most successful stealth.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-03-15
GAVE A GOLD TOOTHPiCk.
And the Man Had Not Eaten Any
for Two DAYS.

Last race-meet came to here | was
broke" said the ticket writer, swap
ping yarns with the boys In the pad
dock. I'D been chased by n streak OF
hard luck all the way from st. Paul,
and in New Orleans things got 10 a sort
of focus. Id done the borrow act
until everybody | knew had chill
when they saw me coming, and at last
it got to point where meals We're
mighty few and far between, and
slept most anywhere. Honest, 1t was
the worst fix / was ever in in my life,
and l was pretty near desperate.
went two days on Il stretch without
eating u bite, aud / was wondering
whether it wouldn't be good idea to
jump into the river and be done with
it, when who should l bump into but
an old uncle of mine that lives mp in
Michigan and has gold to smelt. He was
always down on me for what he called
my profigatc ways, but he was here
sightseeing and glad to get me for a
guide. ] knew 1t wouldn't do to tell
him my tale of woe, for he'd only say
1t served me right, so | showed him ali
around, trying TO think of some Indirect
scheme for tapping his wallet In the
evening | was worn out and faint, but
the old man had had n splendid time.
William he said, you've been very
kind and attentive, and | want to give
you some little token of my apprecia-
tion.' With that he led me into jew
eler's, and, say, what dye think he
bought me? l hope to die if he didn't
buy me gold toothpick-and me not
eaten bite for two whole days! Talk
about luck.-well, so long, fellows; see
Won later.''-New Orleans Times-Demo-
Graf
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-03-15
SHE WAS ALL IN A FLUTTER AS SHE WENT OUT TO HIM

lines. Elvira, catching n glimpse of her
own red mouth in the narrow mirror
over the mantel, fell to wondering If 1t
would look like that twenty years later
"If you've got little money the
widow continued, IF you're independ-
ent of 'em, you're all right; but the good
Lord help a wldder woman that's pore
There amt forlorner creature on top
of the earth. Yes, I've lived with my
relations. I've worked like niger
day In and day out, scouriu', cleanin'
an scrubbin', an then had the cost Of
my keep thrown in my teeth from
mornin' till night. II had it to do over
agin I'd 60 an hire out to strangers be-
fore I'd work for my klnfolks. A SER
want is welcome to what she can eat
an drink an wages besides every
where In the world except with her
own kin.
"I've watched you slayin' over there
at Sarah AIMS, Elvira, c00kin' an
washin' an ironin', an when you was
through, instead of restin, like any
other servant would er done, tendin' TO
the baby. I'd ruther break rock on a
turnpike any day in the year than. tend
to baby-while Sarah Ann run around
to the neighbors a-tellin' 'em how she
was bein' imposed on, hayin' to take
care Of her pore relations"
Elvira gave little sigh. She opened
her mouth to speak, but the widow
was before her.
II was mighty glad when see Joe
a-shyin' round after you,' she said.
Mighty glad Take him. That's my
advice. 1t don't make any difference
how trifin he is; take him. A woman
has hard time alone in the world. 1t
takes a good strong woman to fight her
way through. AS / said before, the
minute her husband dies she's common
pickin' for everybody. Did you ever
hear of bank that failed but what it
had some widder woman's savin's in
It? Did a storm ever blow over this