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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
An EXCITING VOYAGE.
III, Traaspar. Centennial Arrives Home After
escaping Numerous Disasters.

"ar '7r-nciaco. Aus. 1@.-The United
St"tts trans port Centennial arrived
hcr" jrnl Manila, today. after 4 v-ry.
exciting round TRIP. she narrowly
missed i couple Of typhoous. was
ashore IN 4 coral reef where the en-
tire crew barely escaped capture 4t the
hands NJ the Filirinos; one Of the sail
ors was killed ~ 4 parting haWscr and
one Of tile quartermastcrs was stab
hnd BY 4 colorrd cook
During the tightening process neccs-
saTr q Sot the Centennial un The reef.
near Manila. On her outward trip. IL
puantny ~ government stores to thu.
value of $1,000 had 10 10 j"ttisonrd
ana wcr" eagerly appropriated by thu
I'ilipinus Who swarmcd about the rccr
ana made more than one attack for the
purpose VT capturing the vessel ana
crew.
Upon her return trip 10 this port The
Centennial brought a number Of in
valiurd officers ana men from various
regiments Wives Of officers are also
on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
COLUMBIA WINS.
Leaves Defender Far Behind and Fin
ishes 10 Min., 4 Sec. Ahead.

Newport. +. /. Ans Ia-.satnrd I u
breeze. from the northeast, ialr WIG,
nom Wilkes Ledge to Erenton's Reel
man sent th,. fleet uf IL sloops ANA IL
schuuners over the line in tht following
order:
Queen NAB !. y, Petrol, Nayahot, Hildr
garde, katunah, Mira, Husadr AcuSPla,
1yce.
Schooners-Latona, Ariel, colonia, In
cas- Nearra. IrOquuiS. Alcaca, Emerald
Gevalia, Marguerite, gu sctta-
The soops started Ak lll5. the schnon-
ers at II ~, ana The Columbia ana De
fender al I.35. These TWO manenVred -
The. eastward Of the line. with balloon Jib
topsaiiS in stops On the stays. Al onr
minute before the signal Defenders spin
maker boom Was dropped I" Starboird
Almost at the same moment toiumDi =
dropped hers, and broke out her balloon
staysan reserVing her big jibtupsail unill
q seconds after guntlre.
Defenders blossomed out - seconds p
fore tho gun. Defender crossed the I'M
north ana Columbia AT its sound end with
less than 10 seconds between them. spin
makers We're smartly set 70 starDodrd on
both yachts il few moments, ana lhcN
began their stern chase at l2.O5, wheu
both were off Westpurt.
This is how they passed Hen and
Chickens lightship.
Columbia, l2.i4.25. Defender ia =
they were just ! minute 81 seconds apart
at this point. Spinnakers came in o.
both as soon as they cleared the lightshIr
and hauled up f"r, The West Island Light
which was passed in this order
CulOnia, 2.UG; Petrol, %; Amoritl
2.II3u; Columbia. ..l4.lo; Acushla, ? Z. ~,
Latona, 2.I5.l5. Quisetta. III; Queen Nab
21S.3o; Navahoe. lisa; Mira, 2.is.l5; IA
tonAh. 2.l9.1u; Defender. 2..J..s Ariel
; 35,5U. Emerald. 2.26; Syce. 3-27.
AT this point Columbia led Defender ~
II minutes ~. seconds. From here t.
Rrpntou's Reef ligntship. where the cor
sair IAN almost tnVelupcI in FOG, the wilma
proved light ANA bathing. The Schoone'
Colonia gybrd 10 starbuard AT LIS. ans
the Columbia five minutes later.
At 25J the Columbia set her spinnakrr
to port. but only 4 few minutes, for +"
new breeze was coming IN from III,
southIrd She again gybed AZ 30l ana
again ut Bib. SHE crossed the finish lin,
ut Ii5U3, defeating Defender 10 minutes.
1 seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
ENSIGN MCFARLAND PRAISED.
Has a Genius for Making Things Work,
Says Commander Spery.

Washington. Aug. Following is thc
text OF Commander Sperry's report reci.
ing the exploits of Ensign II. g. MacFar-
land in the vicinity Of Manila:
L. :. S. Yorktown. Iloilo. y y, June T.
Sir.The gunboat samara Ensign II; g
Mac Far!and, L. S n, commanding
which sailed from this port on the 81
inst returned on the 9th, requiring coal
for which she appears to carry about siN
days supply for active cruising with fire
quent chasing.
The Samara passed along the ives,
coast Of Panay three times, visited Cata-
log on the Island Tablas once, RomblomC
three times. the north coast Of SibuNan
once, tipiz on Panay, twice, passed alonc
the north coast of Panay ana returned
to llOilo from the north, having made j
complete circuit Of Panay, close along
shore.
Enclosed herewith ~ 4 copy of til.
commanding officers report Of the cap
turp of IL vessels, all but one OF WtiCl
WAS destroyed. However active the TRADE
might have been on The west coast 81
PanaN formerly. am Of the opinion tina;
the Insurgents are mainly occupied III
hroMiHg troops into Negroes and I.eytt
from srul Invest luzon and pauaY. and
Gen. Hughes is ~ the same opinion.
With the intention of brea Kin. nj this
traffic the SamIra has been sent out with
the cruiSin. orders communicated to Yea
in my cipher telegram OF the 18th Tn.
manner in which Ensign MacFarland tx
erriscs his command is extremely sails
factory. lie is ready. energetic. ana
makes no request except for coal ana
water
ii n very desirable that thc sprins,
tc.clrai.hrd for should b. supplied Ill
once for Inc Samara's NurdcEfelds. but III
the meantime Ensign MacFarllnd ha.'
made What do reports as satisfactory
temporary arrangements. ana he appears
- have a genius Tor making things work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
Arrives at New York. Saturday. Alter Trip
Through Europe.

New York. Aug. 13.-Thomas L.
Reed ex-Speaker Of the House Of Rep
resentatives, came home from his Eu
ropcan trip. yesterday, on the American
Liner St Paul. accompanied by his
wife and daughter. The eXSpeaker
would not be interviewed on political
affairs of any nature.
"Oh, yes" he said, we've had a fine
trip over. and we had fine time in
Europe. We're all Well"
There is a rumor around that you
are going back to Washington"
rs there" he asked. Well just
now I'm going up to Maine"
How long are YOU going to stay il
New York 2"
Well | hope to get off for Maine At
! o'clock. but" turning to a group OF
gentlemen who had come to meet him
II don't expect to-"
Mr.. Reed was asked whether he in
tended to become a resident Of New
York. but he declined to answer the
question
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
$4,000 RAISED
By DR.. Simpson at the Chris
tan Alliance Meeting.
In Sermon He Defends Alliances
Method Of Missionary Work.
Contributions Range from Pair Of Gloves 10
as50O0 Pledge.

NH prrb,rl AZ. .,,c ~ a., ~.
n ''' 'N'A' 1T
Christian Alliance conventions here.
today, it"V. Dr i. II. Simpson raised
-- I'LL
%''r'"o lNI foreign illSSiuiN' NJ great
,. ,,.,,+ Nv ,ti. ,,.. - ...i.t t,,,;,,.
f'' Nh '''i' H"'li "'9 i''0'H 'i'7
thc forenoon service. but Il second col
IL nJuh Was taken IN IN" ilt*NnhH. ana
pledges continued ID come III at the
..,-.,.ip,- ,,-..ti,,,
Ilr- simpson preached 4 n"Wria li #rr-
mon ia thv forenoon. un the sub. rct NJ
..N5i-si..uyt Nj. r,,ir,-.I rl,. AL tha
''
HriSIi4h N'lih't ha+ dpnr. hoy IHE
that ID has hVr missionaries in Solltl
America seven ~ tr.. t,n,., r,Yr ~ .u
t
M Palestine ana the hnrl-rs ~ ARABIC,
ana about Jll workers III ~ cruirrs q
heItHtudum. More than lUUu CuuYrrt n
htNv Been gathered in, aS the first fruits
~ tAe harvest.
II, appealed ftr greater force 81
chd thAt the world may hr evangelical
ana tiIr second coming Of Christ has
tened.
Replying 40 the recently published crit
icislls 90 the methods employed IN tina
Alliance ip financial matters hr ,lrt EarrT
mat every dollar received ANA paid uut
IN ;he Alliance work has been accounted
lnr IN thc parties through Who's, hands
a passed, that the trr1Surcr's accounts
have been carefully Kept audited IN
competent book keepers. ana the reports
regularly published
As to tie method III drp-ndIug un
Faith pledges for th+ slupnrt IN I'M,
Alliance work H. said Thar ii IL III strict
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
TAKEN WITH CRAMPS.
Alphonso Bushey Drowned While Bathing
in River at Biddei0rd.

Biddeford, Ne, Aug. 1%,-Alphonse
Bushey. IS. unmarried, an operative in
the cotton mills. was drowned in the
Saco river late, Saturday afternoon
while bathing near the bridge on II,
eastern division Of the Boston & Maine
Railroad.
Two small boys. who were in the
water with him. saw him throw up his
arms and call for help. They rushed
to a factory nearby ana notified the
workmcn that a man was drowning
just above the bridge
When the millworkers arrived on the
scene Bushey was found lying in about
five feet of water. All efforts to resus-
cit2te him We're Of no avail.
Bushey is supposed 10 have beer
seized with cramps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
MR. BLAlR'S CANDIDACY.
Issues Letter to New Hampshire Republicans
Regarding Senatorial Situation.

Manchester, y. IT,, Aug. 13.-Hun Horny
". Blair placed in The mails. Saturday. 4
letter respecting his candidacy for thu
nited States Senate II ~ addressed IA
the Republican Clubs ana other organic
atoms ana to well known ana prominent
members Df the party. IN ID I'D saws:
III has seemed to me that the Rcpub~
leans Of New Hampshire would be viii.
ing to hold themselves uncommitted for
reasonable time-until, lit least the
QUALIFICATIONS u all candidates have been.
carefully considered.
'As the election Of 4 successor to sen
ator Chandler Will not take place until
1901, ana | 10 not understand that ii 4.
not yet determined whether or not lie viii
AGAIN he candidate. nor VINO will 10
suggested for the honor. it has occurred
70 me that any precipitate ana mechani
cal effort looking toward premature com
mitment Of individuals ought not to pre-.
vail.
AS | cannot undertake to write all 81
my friends on this subject. should i
pleased 10 have you confer with the active
Republicans with whom YOU may come d.
touch. and drop me a line, At your earl.
convenience, expressing the views Ut
those with whom you talk, as well ~
your own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
No Right 10 Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face. form
ana temper will always have friends. but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. Ii she Is weak. sickly and all
run down. she will be nervous and irri
table. If she has constipation or kidney
trouble her impure blood will cause PIN
pies blotches. skin eruptions and a
wretehed complexion. Electric Bitters is
the best medicine in the world to regu-
late stomach. liver and kidneys ana -
purity the blood 1t gives strong nerves.
bright eyes, smooth, VelVety skin, rich
compile kim. II wi.l make good-looking.
charming woman of run down invalid.
Only 90 cents at Bowditch & Webster',,
Augusta c. Fl. Beanes Gardiner; 5. 5.
L gh )4ys, Watervi IL, drug stores.
aug1 14,l6
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HE LOSES ONE LEG.
Bad Accident 10 Arson Phelps Stokes. Sstur.
day. al Lenox. Mass.

Lenox; Mass. Aug. l3-The condition of
Arson Phelps stokes. who was III SAIL
2uslN hurt. saturday, by being thrown
rom his horse remains practically IN
heroically ana before the operation knew
thlt rs wa about To have his limb
Ihe morse that the millionaire was rid
ing wa n , year-old English hunter ari
!ue th.rt had just been broken 10 the sad
dic tor the use of Mr. Stokes Mr.. Stokes
was considered an expert rider ana horse
Iull force against the tree near where the
millionaire was found
Miss Helen +. Stokes ana Arson Phelps
Stokes. Dr., Who We're AT the Stokes
shooting box in the Adrondacks. have
heen summoned home. ana Mrs John
sherman H6yt who Ky abroad has been
cabled the intelligence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
The PRESIDENT
Talks Of Civil War With Zero Of 269 Skir
mishes and Engagements.

Plat burg. N 81. Aug. 1.-The Pres
l1rHt had cam, Saturday evening
from William ClIngman ~ Plattsburg
y veteran VII" participated in ~ Skin
mish-s, battles ana engagements II tht
Civil war The President greeted him
cordially ana talked over again the
stony of tine war.
Tile President. this afternoon. went
fui drive with Mrs. Mckinley. They
ain r"t attend church. today
Secretary No State Jonn Hay Will ar-
rive here Tuesday coming from his
SUMMER home lit New bury. y. II.
Attorney General Griggs ana family
Will arrive, Thursday
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PEOPLE ARE CHEERFUL.
The Porto Ricans Making Best Of Stu tic
as Left by the Storm.

Ponce, r. r., Aug. 13.-Although the
disasters which followed the hurricane
have not been ovcr-estimated, the PEG
Die are peaceful and endeavoring 70
make the best Of the situation. Deat
bodies are buried where they are
found Food supplies are being ms
tributcd and repairs 10 bridges ana
roads are being pushed forward under
military supervision with daily pay
ments to Workmen.
II IL gathered from interviews with
merchants and planters. some ~ Whon
owe European houses. that there VIII
be numerous failures.
The steamer Australia, with cargo,
was wrecked during the hurricane on
Arroyo. on the southeast cOuast, and
the Vasco Of Arecibo on the north
coast,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

Boston Expects about 1000 EicycIists a
the R1eet This Week.

Boston. Aug. 12.-The great r.. "A. w
meet. the 10Th in the history ~ the or
ganization Win begin Id this city. TO-
morrow The trains arriving here, TO-
day were filled with wheeimrn for the
meet. Large delegations arrived sat
urday ana more are expected. tomor-
row. Il il expected that AZ least 1000
visitors. mostly J.. a. w. men VIII b.
here. during the week.
The races viii By held, "Wednesday
ana Thursday afternoon. Friday even
Ing ana Saturday afternoon at Charlie
River park.
Chairman Gerlach u the l.. a. W
racing board, viii act as referee at all
the race meets.
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FALLS OFF THE PIER.
Young Meriden. Conn. Boy Drowned. Satur
day. at Yarmouth. II. S.

Halifax, n. s.. Aug. 13-Wolcot.
Squire, the l3-year-old son Of w II
Squire of Meriden, Conn, who was spent
ing the summer with his mother and little
brother in one of the cottages at Bay
View park. Yarmouth, fell off the park
pier into Yarmouth harbor, yesterday
afternoon, and was drowned. His mother
who had gone to the town, was returning
TO Bay View on the little steam ferry
when a doctor, who had been sent for
told her OF the accident The remains
Will be sent to Boston by tomorrow
steamer from Yarmouth.
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GUT LILLE DaMaES
b The Storm at San Domingo Country Over
flowed and Stock owned.

Santo Domingo, Aug I3 SThe storm u,
the ninth did comparatively little DANA III
in the city of san Domingo. The baron
rtcr. at ; a. NJ. that day. Registered y. u
The wind. which was acc,s mranied by Il
terrific rain, lasted .6 hours, causing the
river to overflow and carry ing away haii
Of the bridge at OZama.
Al Macoris there was mol much damag
done on the shore, but the rise Of tie
river caused the loss If r,nany lighters
No reliable news has Nest been received
from the interior, the Telegraph line.
having been nterruptedi /; is known.
however, that cverywherS throughout the
country the rivers uXerfl,Awcd their bank !;
stopping communication ana drowning;
many cattle.
Business continues dutn but The pnati
cal situation is tranquiH
The United States cruiser New Orleans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
STRlCHNiHE BY MISTAKE.
One Adams. Mass. Woman Oead-Another in
Critical State.

North Adams. Mass, Aug. l@.-Mrs.
Samuel Sargarn, aged p ana Mrs
George Casper. aged 3S, Of Adams, took
strychninc in mistake for headache
powders. last Saturday night, ana as
result Mrs. Casper died. three-quarters
Of an hour afterwards. and Mrs. sag
arine's condition is critical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
PORTLAND WINS.
Awarded Pennant by the New
England League.
Season Declared Closed Last Tuesday
and New Season Opened.
The Old Score Rubbed Out and Four Teams
Will Star! Anew.

Portland, Ne. Aug. l3.-At confer
ence Of the New England League man
agement in Manchester. Saturday 1t
was voted to have the regular season
end, last Tuesday, and the pennant
was awarded to Portland
1t was also decided that the remain
ing games scheduled for four clubs
should constitute second champion
ship season, all the clubs starting with
clean slate, last Wednesday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
FIRE AT SOUTH BOSTON.

Boston. Aug. ia fire this after
noon. caused damage Of about $50. G0u
t. the big plant Of the Boston Fire
Brick 90. AT the foot Of X street. South
Boston. Lieut. Il. W. Adams Of En-
CINE No. Fl, was injured BY falling
timbers. The building contained much
property Of value. such as machinery
and moulds made Of plaster Of paris
ANA wood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
SUNDAY BICYCLE RACES.
Eaton Wins haIi-Mile Open Downey Lowers
Smile Record.

New York, Aug. l3.-Jay Eaton defeated
Walthour, kimble ana Mcfarland in the
e nan mile open at Newark today.
| me. l.u5 ~. Eaton's last quarter was
against the track record held by Jimmy
Michaels ana succeeded in clipping y as
seconds Of the record. Time. N4s Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
never Known Chamberlain's Collie. Cholsr
and Oiarrhoea Remedy 10 Fail.

ley j. NJ. Yingling. pastor Of the
heolord Street Methodist church at
cumberland. Md, says: 1T affords
me much pleasure to recommend
0i'ai'iperiain's Collie. Cholera and
oiafrhoea Remedy. / have used it and
NOW others who have done so. have
ever known it to. fail. 1t is a sure
'ufe when taken in time" For sale by
~. Ioughlin. III Water St. druggist.
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The REVOLT GROWS.
Monte Christie Beseiged by Insurgents luara
Nunez Declares for Iiminez.

cape Haytien. Aug. 13.-Monte
Christoc is now besieged by the insur-
gents ana the town il without proVis-
iors. Gen. Peppin. governor Of Santi-
ago province. has autographed Gen.
Cordcro. minister If public works. to
return w assist in organizing for the
defence of Santiago a. los Caballeros.
Az H. Is not able to oppose the revolu-
ton.
The village III Juana Nunez. situate,
between Macoris ana Moca. has risen
III favor NJ Jiminez.
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CITY OF AUGUSTA.
OF TAX CoI.I.Ecrop

BY order of the city council, al
assessed for the year 1899 shall be due ami
payable to the collector on the 10th dav n.
august 1889. provided that the coiIector
sotlal taxes Immediately after the date \,
commitment. An abatement or dfscnun,
OF lhice per cent shall be allowed on Al,
taxes Voluntarily paid to the coJlectnr a.
or before August It, 1929, and interast ~ y,
SIX per cent per annum shall be added ~
All taxes remaining unpaid Oct. Isa No.
from that date. = Ao's.
J. II. TOWNSEND, Collector
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Rev. Aioise Russell Nevins Dead.

New York. Aug 13.-The Rev. Aloise
Russell Nevins, a Paulist father Of the
community. died. today. at the home OF
his physician. Dr. Ii. Robinson. Father
NeNlhS died from Bright's disease,
when developed into a serious stage.
ltarly year ago. although his health
iou iong been poor. Two weeks ago,
rs mad stroke of paralysis
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SIX KNIFE WOUNDS
Adorn Nuhcios Body for Acting as Peace
maker in Boston Row

BOSTON. Aug. 13.-Luigi D. Muncio.
While attempting to act as pracemaker
in 4 row in the Italian quarter, to-
night. received six knife wounds III his
body ana II in critical condition.
Nicola d. Salvo Is held charged with
the assault.
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SEVEN DROWNED.
French al English Steamers in Collision and
the Frenchman Is Sunk.

London. Aug 13.-The French schoon-
or paueboto was sunk in collision to-
lay. off Lowcstoff by the steamer Her
culeS and seven persons We're drowned.
The steamer rescued the remainder of
The crew
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sHAMRoCK's MEASUREMENTS.

London, Aug. lI-Thc following otticia'
measurements Of the cup challenge
Shamrock have been supplied BY See
Hugh d. Kelly Of the Royal Ulster Yacht
club:
Registered tonnage. 135; Thames meas
urement go: length, 1O5; length on wateY
line, 50: breadth, 25.55; depth, 1855; port
~ registry, Belfast.
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ALL DISEASES AND

Weaknesses of Men, f-osm whatever cause aris-
Ing, quickly and permanently cured ut the old,
reliable Peabody Medca Institute. No. 4 BuIfinch
Street Opposite Revere blouse, Boston. Estab.
llshed in 1860. Chief ply stefan graduate Harvard
Medical College. class 1861. who always cures
Mnen others fail. by Il tier or in person. The
Diagnostician; or, Know Thyseif Manual, a Wade
Mecum OF medical science price Atty cents but sent
ee. by cat. sealed for PIX days, Send for 1t now,
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iune20.
NOTICE..

Whereas my Wife Loisa ]. Hysler apd
daughter. Annie May Hysler. hava ~,
my nome without Just cause or provoca'
tloh, | hereby notify and warn All nar
sons from harboring or trusting them pe III,
my account. as | shall pay no hilis ~ ~
their contracting. oi
ELBRIDGE c. HYSIEp
Somerville, Me, Aug. Il, '99. ~.
aug14, dts
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HAD NO CALLERS.
Mr. Croker Resting Alter His Recent Arducus
Duties 10 Europe.

New York, Aug 13-Mr. Richard
Croker. who arrived home from Eu-
rope, Saturday. spent a quiet day at
the Democratic club. today, scarcely
leaving his room during the morning
ana afternoon. He had no visitors and
declined to be seen.
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National League Standing.
Other Games. Saturday.

Aa Norwich Norwich. 4. D,rby, :.
AT Bristol Elistni 2; Waterbury,. !.
AT Rockaud Belfast, n. Korklind ii.
AT MeridtG- Mcridrn. =; New London >.
AT Bridgeport Bridgeport, !, New ia
ven, !.
l. Syracuse, 8; Springfield, 2.
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BRITISH TROOPS MOVEMENTS

Halifax. y. s., Aug. 13.-It is stated
here that one Of the companies Or
Royal Artillery at present attached to
the Halifax garrison will shortly BE-
transferred to Victoria. b. a.. being re-
placed BY company now in the West
Indies
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CALLED TO WASHINGTON.

Far Harbor, Me, Aug. 13.-Herr Won
United States. who, with his secretary
has been staying at Hotel Porcupine,
has been suddenly called to Washing
ton and left tonight. 1t was his inten-
ton to pass the season here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

and the gunboat Machias the former OF
which put to sea on the morning OF the
Sth. to avoid the expected hurricanes, ana
the latter OF which had left the previous
day for Punta Macoris, returned here,
this morning.
The steamer Garth, from New York,
July 2S, arrived, today.
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NEW MAST FOR COLUMBIA.

Bristol. K. T., Aug. ia carload Of
steel plate for the Columbia's new steel
mast arrived. this afternoon. by expires,
from Philadelphia. 1t is evident that no
time Will be lost in again having the Co
lumbia fitted with il steel mast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14

one Of Uncle Sans Alaskan islands
can boast the largest stamp mill in the
world. 1t has $40 stamps, ana brushes
quartz enough daily to give $500 in
gold, which the other mills in the plant
increase to $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
THE BODY IDENTIFIED,

WEXFORD, +. l., Aug. 13.-The body
recently found at Narragansett Pier
was identified. today, as that of Frank
f.. Shaw, inspector for the Brooklyn
Elevated Railroad.