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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

" J. a. Collins left on the boat, yes
terGay, for Boston.
D.. F. c. Thayer Of Watervlle, was
in the city, yesterday
c. w. Reynolds of Waterville, was a
visitor in the city. Friday.
l.. II. Dudley and family visited rela-
tives in Mount Vernon, Friday.
F. H. kelleher of Auburn. was regis
tered at the Cony house, Friday.
Rev Frank Rogers of Lawrence,
Mas. is in the city, visiting friends.
Lee r. Dresser Of Belgrade, was
among the visitors in the city, Friday.
Mrs. II. II. Fields of Wayne, is visit
ing Mrs. l.. +. Dickson on Child street.
Sheriff A. L. McFadden is rapidly re
covering from his attack Of rheuma
tism.
Mr. and Mrs. F. l.. Howard of Bos-
ton. are visiting in the city, for few
days.
Mrs. ID. w. Weber of Bangor, is Wis
itng Mrs. H. +. Tibbetts for a few
days.
II. P. Dowst of the Washington
County Railroad. was in the city yes
terday.
Ansel Dudley of Bangor. was among
the business visitors in the Capital
Friday.
s. T. Richardson of Vassalboro. was
among the business visitors in the city,
Friday.
Norman L. Bassett and l.. c. Cornish
went to Portland, Friday afternoon, on
business.
Frank Foster of the Lake View house
at Belgrade Mills. was in the city, Fri
day morning.
Miss Ida Metcalf of Lewiston, is in
the city the guest Of her sister Mrs.
DR.. II. b. Hill.
Noble Maxwell of Richmond, was in
the city calling on business friends.
Friday morning.
Mrs. kervin hanks and daughter
have returned from a visit with rela-
tives in Newport.
l.. b. Wing returned, Friday. from
Monmouth where he was called by the
death of his mother.
II. p. Doane of Boston, arrived on the
! afternoon express, yesterday, for 4
visit with friends at Cobbossee.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester j. Dayton and
son Edward of Springfield, Mass. are
in the city, the guests of Lewis Selling.
Mrs II. Chernowsky and children
have returned from a visit with rela-
tives in Massachusetts and Rhode Is
land.
/ Mrs. .. f. Robbins of Searsmont
I who has been visiting her brother, Of
ficer j. G. Knight, will return home,
today.
! Edward Frost of Jamesburg, N. j., is
in the city. visiting friends. Mr.. Frost
, is the chief engineer of the New Jersey
reformatory.
DR.. G. NJ Twitchell went to Etna, yes
terday, to attend the meeting of the
! Grange addressed by National Master
Jones, today.
Moses Selbing of Providence, r. I.
formerly connected with the Journal, is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Selbing
Judge A. G.. Andrews returned Fri
day afternoon. from a short trip to
Pembroke, where Mrs. Andrews is
passing a few weeks.
United States Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue Il. r. V!lcs of Skowhe-
gan. was in the city. Friday morning,
making his first official visit.
The Rev. Geo. F. Dcgen has Just re
turned from a three weeks visit in
Aroostook county. where he secured a
number of pupils for St Catharinc's
Hall
". p. Schriver ca Baltimore, and H.
l.. Scovill Of Waterbury, Ct, were in
the city, Friday. while upon tour of
the State, having come here from
Eoothbay Harbor.
George f. West, treasurer of the
Kennebec Light & Heat CO.. was in the
city. yesterday looking over the dam
age caused at the power station by the
explosion of the main driving wheel
Miss Mary Philbrook is visiting Miss
Ethel Osgood in Lewiston for few
days. The two young ladies have just
returned from the collegiate confer
ence at Mortified. Mass. Miss Phil
brook representing Colby and Miss Os-
good Mount Holyoke.
W. A. Clapp was in the city. yester-
day, on business and visiting old
friends. Mr.. Clapp is now the selling
agent of the Lionhide Waterproof
Leather 90. Of Boston. His many Au-
gusta friends are congratuIating him
on his responsible position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
WILL ENTERTAIN BATH CO.
Augusta. HaIioSeIi and Gardiner Uniform
Rank. K. OF p. Planning a Peasant Time.

At a meeting of the three committees
appointed by Augusta. Hallowell and
Gardiner Divisions of the L. r.. X. of p,
plans were made for the entertainment of
the Bath Division, Aug. 10. The com
panes from the three cities will be met
in Augusta by King Co. Refreshments
will be served, then a short parade will
be given
Cars will be taken for iIallowell, where
there will be another parade, and then
the four companies will proceed to Car
diner. where after parade they Will
march to the Coliseum, where Il banquet
viii be spread. After speeches, music.
etc. the Bath Co. will take the Pullman
for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

The directory of Kennebec county,
revised and better than ever. is being
delivered to the patrons by Merrill Il
Weber of Auburn, who have compiled
and published the book 1t contains in
addition to the regular directories of the
four cities, the directory of the inhabi-
tants of the entire county 1t also
gives the institutions manufacturing
establishments, societies and business
firms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

The hoboes are again becoming quite
thick. They keep out of the way of
daytime, but during the night they are
numerous. Nearly all of the night
city. Sometimes they drop off here. but
generally leave before daylight, for the
sentence of Judge Andrews Of several
of the hobo class to Jail has caused
them to give the city a wide berth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

The Maine Central Sunday excursion
to Merrymeeting park will probably
meet with great patronage from Au-
gusta as there has been a great call
for something of this sort. The eX-
cursions will go by special train lcav-
ing Angus ia at 9.15 A. NJ. the fare for
the round trip being s. cents. The re-
turn will be made from the park at
43O p. NJ, thus giving six hours at the
beautiful place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

c.. p. Herrick disputes the claim of
Mr.. Moore of Cushnoc Heights, of pick
picked some, Wednesday, but Mr. Her
rick writes the Journal that he picked
his first mess. Sunday, July %. and an
other lot, July &c. He picked string
beans from his garden. June %, and
thinks he is entitled to the claim of
raising the first vegetables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

The real work of demOlishing the old
Journal building began, Friday, when
the workmen began tearing away the
roof Some of the pine boards taken
from the roof were of the old fashioned
kind, two feet wide so seldom seen at
the preser time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
Saturday Special Sales.

Special sale to close out stock. All
straw hats marked down to p cents;
flowers, . cents; ribbons, 70 cents per
yard; velvets, 50 cents per yard. All
trimmed hats, $l.50 ana less. at No. 203
Water street. nearly opposite Cony house.
Nj. S. Holway, assignee of Mrs. w. II.
Rnscal1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

Arthur S. Pinkham will not be able
to open his new store. today, as con
tempiated. on account Of his goods not
having arrived. Everything will be
ready for the opening, which will take
place, one week from today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

Most people want their drinks well
mixed; haste in turning off glass of
soda does not make it popular. They
know how to do it at Kinsman'S and
the pure fruit juices and cream they
use have lots to do with an enjoyable
drink
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

The past few Sundays have been
rather cold and rainy and both the
people and the excursion promoters
are hoping for a fair day, tomorrow
now that the fair ones have come in
upon US.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

The repairs on the court house are
progressing favorably and all the con-
tractors will have completed their work
by the first of September. The con-
tract for the carpeting and the laying
of it was let to r. w. Soule of this city,
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
Try Aliens Foot. Ease,

\ powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease IT coois the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen. sweating feet,
ingrowing nails, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, I lien S. Olmste. LIE Roy, n. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

Boardman < Warren, the new City
bakery proprietors, are making an en-
ergctic and well directed effort to make
every respect. Their new ad. is a
sensible and practicable talk to the
nuElir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

Until the electric lights are in use
library will be obliged to have lhe.l
10 ks exchanged before o'c'och IN lhe
eN.ul"g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
DRINK GRAND

after you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. 1t Is not medicine
but doctors order 1t. because II Is health
full, invigorating and appetizinE. 1t -
made from pure grains and has that rich
seal brown color and tastes like the fin
est grades OF coffee and costs about q as
much. Children like 1t and thrive on IL
because ii is a genuine food drink con-
tanning nothing but nourishment. Ask
your grocer for Gral1-O, the new food
drink ID ami &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

There is a fine chance to save money
by noticing the extra bargains being
displayed in J. +. Fuller's windows
these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

Several loads of new hay Were in the
and one load of old hay brought S14.
The new hay gave the square a fra
grant odor which was enjoyed by all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

They begin to socthe and absorb the
pain and soreness the .loment you apply
one Hop Plasters are cure Is pertaA-
nent and pleasing. Vel medicine dealer
will supply you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
Local and Business Tips.

Knowlton & Young have some nice
fresh caught sword fish, 10 cents per
pound; also some nice fresh caught
mackerel for your Sunday dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

G. H. Mason has received and is dis
playing new line of fine hose that
cannot be found in every city or town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
9aily Eenutott SauruxL
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Shirt Waist Girls.
Fair as any vernal flowers
That illumine a woodland way
With their brilliancy of color
ON May times perfect day,
Are the maidens now before us
With their wealth of tangled curls,
Whom we designate with justice
Springtime's lovely shirt-wa!st girls.
Man might lose his faith in summer
Were ii not for such as these,
Harbingers a rosy June time
With it's fragrance-laden breeze.
WI hen he sees them come, as blossoms,
On the street, away he hurls
All his doubts of coming mldness,
And he blesses shirt-Waist girls.
Woman has more trust than man has,
For she'll wear a fine new straw
Ere the last white flake of winter
Has decided when TO thaw.
Thus they ever lead men onward
Chose who won't be led are churls,)
SO, at least these maids assever
Who are known as shirt-waist girls.
Be the skies or fair or cloudy
They will somehow look the same,
Just a sight to cheer a fellow
Be he losing at life's game.
And If ia a choice between them
And the choicest of choice pearls,
! had rather see before me
Half dozen shirt waist girls.
Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29

The Saturday special sales on page
10 will be found profitable reading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-29
Augusta Lodge Directory.

= AUGUSTA LODGE. NO. 14l. F.
~ and a. NJ Stated communica-
NCT ton, Tuesday evening, Aug. /,
,~ at 40 uy.ock.
CLAUDE ". TOWNSEND. w NJ
FREMONT ]. c. LITTLE. Secy.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
Questions Concerning Make Up of the
 Board May be Brought Up

Frankfort, ky, December 26.-Questions concerning the makeup of the state board of election commissioners may be brought before the courts before the commissioners sit as a contest board to pass upon the claims made by the democratic candidates for the state offices below that of lieutenant governor. which are now held by republi- cans.
 The point of contention is the procedure to be followed in filling the vacancies caused by the recent resignation of Com missioners Pryor and Ellis. The democrats have construed the law to provide that such vacancies are to be filled by the remaining members of the board, and on this theory John Fulton was appointed to i'll one of the vacancies. Commissioner Poyntz and Commissioner Fulton are to meet here Thursday to select the third member of the board
 The republicans now make the assertion that these vacancies should be filled by ap- pointment of Governor Taylor. It is said the governor will make nominations to fill the vacancies and that the question will then be taken into the courts.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
GERMANY WILL NOT PURCHASE ISLANDS All Idea of Acquiring Danish West Indies Abandoned. WANT BETTER TARIFF TERMS Dr. Paaschs Says All German Sugar Will be Driven from the United
 States Within Three Years
 Under Existing Tariff
WANT BETTER TARIFF TERMS

Berlin, December 26.-The German gov ernment has definitely abandoned all idea of acquiring the Danish West Indies, either by purchase from Denmark or otherwise. The correspondent of the Associated Press received this Information from an authori- tive source today. The German ambassador in Washington has left no doubt that any such attempt would be looked upon by the Americans as an unfriendly act, and as a serious infringement of the Monroe doc Urine.
 According to the same authority 1t is said that the assertions that Denmark is nego- tiating to sell the islands to the United States are either entirely premature or without foundation.
 Dr. Paasche, leader of the national hoer- als in tho refchstag, has just returned rom a four months trip in the United States Cuba and the other West Indies. The trip was undertaken for the united German su- gar interests, the object of Dr. Paasche De- ing to study thoroughly what prospects cano sugar had in the regions through which he passed of competing successluiiy with German beet sugar under the existing American tariff.
 In the course of an interview fouay lie expressed the opinion that German sugar would be driven out of the United states market within three years unless the limited Stages granted better terms kan the pres ont tariff He will fully discuss tte mat ter in the reichstag and will publish book on the subject.
 Dr. Raasche, who says he' greatly en- joyed his experiences in the western world, speaks enthusias tIeaky of the SAenoTnehal prosperity everywhere apparent in the United States.
 feet a commercial treaty wdth the United RSlotos which will be beneficial So bo-A countries.
 It .s asserted in official quarters that the new tax rate on accumulated capital in Prussia shows an increase Of five m9liards.
 Tho Armored Frtius
 Arr,lorcd trains will hereafter be a regu- lar feature ci German war equipment. Ex- tensfve experiments have been made on the military railway line from ScsfoeIl0erg to have been used, all made at the Krupp works. It has been found that light arrncred train with an armored before the engine in which machine gun is placed, adjustable for firing in three d.rec- tens, is the most available type. These cars are open at the top.
 There has been another snowfall in Cor many, and street. traffic IS greatly im- peded.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
Mary D. Rittenberry, Kate Cummings, Kate Hopkins, Momie Terrell.
MT. Matthews Presented
 With Silver Service

MT. H. l.. Matthews. the lessee of the Graves Coal and Railway company, was presented on Christmas with a superb sil- yer service by the miners in his employ. Aside from the great intrinsic value of the gift, the spirit that prompted the giving told a beautiful and unusual story of ap- preciation and esteem on the part of the sturdy men who mine the rich hills of Ala bama.
 It is infrequent that one hears of so tangible an expression of regard by the men who explo.e the untold wealth of this valley, and this public evidence of their regard for MT Matthews carries with it a stamp of such genuine sincerity that it speaks volumes for his considerateness and kindly attitude to the men in his em- ploy.
 MT Matthews is personally one of the hand.omest and most popular men in the city, and his friends will not be surprised that his magestic personality and genial spirit have been felt beyond the environ- ments of his club and social life.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
ANNIE KENDRlCE WALKER.


The Carnival of Dances, wnch wifi be presented this evening at the Auditorium under pae aus1tces of Pelham chapter, Daughters of the Corsfederacy. vill be distinctly beautiful and brilliant event. and the audience will be large and dasil- inable one The cu4eain will be raised promptly at S o'clock and the performance will close at 10:3o o'o.ock. The carnival has been arranged under the personal direction of Professor Wo.sner one of the best known masters of dancing in the country.
 The entertainment Is given for ig1e benefit of needy and disabled confederate veter- ans, and 1t would therefore seem that any expression of words in the nature of appeal to the public would be entirely un- necessary. The promoters of the enter tainment arc already assured of the hearty sympathy of every one In Gle matter of raising funds for the maintenance of old confederate soldiers. line movement has me, with great cooperation, and tne nen- bers of Pelham chapter nave every reason to hope for a magnificent financial success CT the entertainment this evening. 1ne following women compose the committees:
 Business Comm1ttee-Mrs. E. J. McCros- sin, Mrs Wall Porter, airs. Asa Roursree.
 1bcket So2linitee-Nrs. ". A. Pof,er, Mrs. A. A. CGisby. Mrs. E. J. AIeCrossin, Mrs. H. Saks.
 Programme Commit tes-Miss Afala R5t- tenberry, Mrs. W. A. Porter, Mrs. A. A. C6isby, Mrs. James Hardman, Mrs. Charles G. Brown
 Decorating Commit fttee-ndesda<nos Joseph F. Jonnston, Fred Hardie, George c. Ball, R. D. Johnston, N. B. Feagan, J. A. Mont somery, L. T. Bradford zack Majors, E. w. Rucker, W. J. Mllner, E. J. Dunn, Rob ert Pearson, Charles Simmons, l.. G. Wood son, R. G. Lewis, K. N. Rhodes Robert Jemison, J. G. Whitfield, J. B. Morson, r. R. Whjse, E. T. Ta1aferro, c. E. Thames, Henry Badham Misses Annie Walker,
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
"BEFORE BA6X IS BORN" A Valuable Little Book of Interest
 to All Women Sent Free.

Every woman looks forward with feel ings of joy indescribable to the one great event in her life, com pared with which all others pale into in- significance. How proud she will feel when her babe nestles on her breast- how sweet the name of "Mother" And yet, her anticipation of this event is clouded with dread of the pain and dan ger of the ordeal, so that it is impossi- ble to avoid the feeling of foreboding which creeps over her. The danger and suffering attendant upon being q mother can be entirely prevented, so that the coming of the little stranger need not be looked forward to with fear Every woman who reads this, can obtain free n valuable little book entitled "Be- fore Baby is Born" by sending her ad dress to the Bradfield Regulator O., Atlanta, Ga. This book contains price less information for all women, and Ec one should iaii to sei:d for it.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
LORD PAUNCEFoTE OBJECTS
Makes Protest at Various Movements
 ir Behalf of the Boers

Washington, December 26.-The British ambassador. Lord Pauncefote, has made no protest to the authorities here relative to the reported movements in various parts of the country in behalf of the BoersS in cluding the alleged Fenian movement, al- though these matters were subjects for dis cussion between Secretary Hay and the ambassador as late as this evening. The only attention which the embassy Is giving to these reports is to keep advised through the British consuls at various points as to any movements of importance.
 Thus far, however, nothing has come from the consuls to indicate that any or the movements was more than local and trifling. ~
 All of the advices show there has been nothing in the way of general organization
 As is usually the case in times of war; the British officials receive many letters offering to disclose secret movements or to sell balloons, explosives and various other novel war inventions But, as most Of these are anonymous, they receive no attention.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
In Society.

Mrs. Hampton Sidney Smith has issued invitations for card party Tuesday after noon, January the second, at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Smith will entertain in honor of Mrs. Merrill Pratt Northington.
 
 Miss Adele Powell, who is attending school at the famous Georgetown convent near Washington, D. O., is spending the holidays with her aunt, Mrs Peyton G. Bowman.
 The members of the Mite society will meet this afternoon at o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church. The cotillon at the Southern club on Christmas incoming was very charming affair, and was attended by a number of belles and beauties, among them being: Miss Annie Smith, Miss Mary Louise
The age-herald., 1899-12-27

Smith. Miss Hattie Tutwiler, the Misses Nabb, Miss Eva Yaneey, Miss Lucine Wilkerson, Miss Erwin of North Carolina : Miss Lillian Roden, Miss Eichelberger, Mrs. ONeil, Miss Jefferson of Louisville; Miss Fletcher of Detroit, Miss Shelley Miss Whitfield. Among the young married women were: Mrs. Rush Simpson, Mrs. c. c. Terrell, Mrs. o'Nsu, Mrs. Charles Davis
 FriendsAin town. have received the card of Lucy Katherine Carson, the little daughtor of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Camp bell Carson.
 Miss Emma Leedy will entertain the members of the Nineteenth Century club this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 The Christmas dance this evening at the Jefferson Volunteers armory will be brilliant event
 Mrs. Berta McKelvy is the guest of MT. and Mrs. W. T. Taylor in New Decatur.
 Mrs. Fralelgh, of Nashville arrived yes- terday and Is the guest of Mrs. James Bowron.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Howard are spead- ing the holidays at Columbus, Miss.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Loveman have issued cards to the marriage Of their niece Miss Eda We'll, to MT. Ferd. Frank, on We'd nesday morning, Janu3ry B. at 10 o'clock, at Temple Emanuel.
 Mss Elizabeth Shelley entertained in formally on Christmas evening a small par ty of guests, among them being Miss Fletcher, of Detroit; Miss Elise Jones, Miss Lucille Smith, Miss Daisy Moody, Mir. John Warren Worthing,on, MT. Basil Manly Allen MT. Lawrence Breckinridge Mus grove, MT. John Mcqueen, MT. Charles W.