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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Does it damage a Woman's reputa-
ton to have lot Of men propose mar
liage to her? This is the novel ques-
ton which the Kansas courts must
settle. One woman signed the name of
another uhe latter unmarried. aged 40
TO a matrimonial advertisement, and
the lawsuit for damages spring from
this The lady who's, name was thus
used without her knowledge or consent
received many offers of marriage by
mail. She alleges that her reputation
has been ruined, and her peace Of
mind disturbed. 1t remains to be seen
how jury composed OF horrid men will
regard the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

There is no doubt as T. tn stand IF
the wtsf department upon the army
canteeu;question. Secretary Root says
that the present law is being admins
tered according to it's Interpretation by
the attorney general. This law does
not abolish the Cantecn but provides
that no officer or soldier can be put on
duty to do the selling. The practical
question, as Secretary Root puts it, IS
not whether soldiers should drink or
not drink, but whether they should BE-
permitted to drink beer in the camp,
surrounded by the restraining intlu
ences of discipline and good associa :
ton. or whether they should be driven
TO drink bad whiskey. in the vile resorts
which cluster around the limits OF
every military post and camp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The Maine authorities have at last
been aroused to seek a preventive for
the shooting of the many hunters in
the woods who have been taken for
deer. More men than game have been
shot in some states. one remedy is to
stay at home.-Boston Globe.
As one man has been shot by mistake
for n deer in the Maine woods, this
year, and several thousand deer have
been brought down by the hunters, it
is fully as safe 10 go hunting as to
stayat home and run the risk Of having
the roof fall in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Hats off to Lieutenant Monroe. If
he isn't a hero, then war never pro-
duced one Backed by OILY 80 men II" de
manded by telegraph the surrender Of
500 Filipino soldiers with large supply
of arms and ammunition, together with
many Spanish prisoners held by the
Filipinos. And they surrendered with
out murmur. 1t was a sample Of NJ
Yankee nerve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Not a few persons trace the failure
of the Harper Bros great publishing
house to its course in attacking Mr..
Blaine so numerically in 1884. 1t made
a host of enemies at that time who
have never forgiven it, and there is no
doubt that they have made their dis
approval felt in financial way. 1t is
not unlikely that this is one factor in
the misfortunes of the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The latest number of the Meulcal
appendicitis which should be evidence
Of their folly 70 those who have been
stunning grapes for fear that the seeds
of that deIcctable fruit might bring on
an attack of the dreaded disease
Among the Instructions which have
been revealed by operations for the re
movaI of the appendix are mentioned
an oat grain. the fin of fish. a choc-
oIata nut. melon seeds, cherry stones.
nr,,na stones. a date seed. orange seeds,
raspberry seeds. a bean, huckleberry
and blackberry seeds. a piece Of the
shell of hazelnut, peanuts. piece of
chestnut. a bristle. a GLACIERS point of
zinc. a globule of solder. a piece of
bone. a cartridge. a piece Of screw.
and a variety of other articles. More
over it is declared that the presence
of foreign substances in the appendix
is more often Il result than a cause of
the disease; that is. the appendix does
not retain an obstructing substance
until by reason of its alb
normal condition it has lost the power
to eXpel it. As to the real cause Of
appendicitis authorities differ All
these things being presumably 50, since
they are declared to be so by men who
have studied the disease. it is plainly
a hopeless attempt to ward off appen-
dicitis by abstaining from certain
things which most Of us like TO eat
We might as well all eat whatever
pleases our palate: then. if appendicitis
comes, one need not regret that he has
denied himself the things which he
likes, all in vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The eldest daughter Of Roberts Of
Utah is in Washington working in his
behalf and declares she will stand by
him to the end. The country cannot
help admiring, however. the becoming
silence preserved by this young lady's
various stepmothers 1t is evident that
selecting his several wives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The Western press is poking lots of
fun at Gotham for being such an easy
victim to the bunco game of the Frank
lin Syndicate. AS a matter of fact, the
great majority of the dupes We're from
New York itself. rather than from the
country districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The youngest member of the new
Congress is Martin H. Glynn Of Albany.
He is % years old, both an editor and
lawyer, a Republican, a self-made man
who WORKED ...c way t.--1r-.--l ccllose,
and we suspect that he is something Of
hustler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The message of President Mckinley
which will be sent to Congress. today
will be a long and most important
document The Journal will publish il
in full, tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Richardson of Tennessee is the min
GRITTY leader in the House, and his Sc
lection is a black eye to both Baby
Bailey of Texas and the Tammanyites
who We're backing Sulzer of New York
for the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
naiIo Kennsbec 3ournaL
TERMS: $500 PER YEAR.

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot he held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all com n in icatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements TO
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
AUG ustA Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Not a member of the national Senate
fails to realize the great loss which he
personally, as well as the nation at
large. has sustained in the death of Mr..
Hobart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The York Transcript expresses the
opinion that it wouldn't be 4 bad idea
fer The Maine railroad commissioners to
come down in York county to live if
these numerous electric railroad hear
ingS are to continue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

West Point has beaten Annapolis at
pute whether the army or the navy did
the greater share of the work in cap
turing Santiago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

people now prominent in Hawaii came
from the Kennebcc valley in my con-
gressional district"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

There is a rumor from'the Philippines
that Aguinaldo is on his way to Massa-
chusetts to accept a position upon the
editorial staff of the Springfield Re
publican
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
Hope Tor Every One.
lChicngo RncOrd.O

A New York girl fell in love with n
football player while he was in his
uniform. Hereafter let no man despair
Of commit suicide through fear that
he will find no one ID love him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
He Mistakes the Effect for the Cause. ;

That is what the person does who
tries to cure rheumatism or any 6the,
disease by relieving the symptoms
Hoods Sarsaparilla attacks the caus,
Of these diseases. 1t neutralizcs III.
acid i'll the blood ana thus permanent,
cures rheumatism. ii tones anJ
strengthens the stomach. restores it,
natural digestinE fluids and perma-
nently cures dyspepsia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Perhaps now that the Senate has
convened Billy Mason Will send III that
promised resignation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
A Point Overlooked.
Washington Post.)

1t appears that the Goebel election
law neglected to provide a plan for
throwing out the courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
Upseiting a Beautiful Theory.
t[ansas City Journal

The success Of the Mckinley admins
tratiOn is Il serious Jolt to the tho theory
that duck hunting ana craftsmanship gn
hand i'll hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

y Portland clergyman tells this story
of himself. Recently he called upon
one Of the families in his parish He
assembled the steps and knocked At the
door. Receiving no response he was
about to depart when ne heard 2 WIN
dow in the next house open and We
mans voice, Mrs Smith, the minis
ter's at your door What was the
pastors surprise and amusement when
II" caught Mrs. Smiths response walt
ed gently around the corner of tn
house Ssh, don't you spose | know
it," The next Sunday after service
Mrs. Smith met her pastor and eN-
pressed her sorrow that sh" was away
when he had called OF course the
clergyman didn't let on. hut there must
have been a funny little twinkle in his
eye as she expressed her polite regrets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Bryan's telegram of congratulation
to Goebel was about as untimely as
some of his other performances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

The American consuls at all foreign
ports have the lawful right t. examine
intending emigrants for the nited States
for the purpose Of aScertaiuing that they
are fit for admission to this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

\ writer in the Nineteenth Century,
having visited the largest hospital in vi
emma, was shocked by the total want Of
regard tor patients feelings, the low
class Of women employed as nurses, and
the dependence Of nursing upon the pa
TENTS readiness to tip his nurse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
Not the Regular Driver.


Uittsburg POstD
Chicago has a bold robber who rides
about in a cab. He is not the regular
driver OF the vehicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Speaking Of booms, what Is the mat
ter with Madison? About 60 new
buildings have been erected in this
place. this season. and the prospect is
that 100 more will be built, next season.
Everything is coming Baths way at
present. Even the poultry are picking
UP gold in the streets. In the crop of
one Thanksgiving turkey in that city
We're found several gold nuggets that
assaycd about $1.GO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Since a Bath paper sprang a bluff to
the effect that secret marriage was
soon to be announced. there isn't a
single man in town whom the gossips
have not decided is married to some
body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
Is cents

'OO0'9 FILLS cure constipation
Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

There is no restaurant in the new
Brunswick station. but you can get a
bite by running across the street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

There would seem to be room for a
new dressmaker up in Patten. one
dressmaker there reports having turn
ed away a Would-be customers, last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Two hundred braided rugs are a good
many, DI.t that is the number made by
Mrs Isaac G. Brewer Of Waldoboro.
She is now 81 years old. and has made
three large rugs within the past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Washington Post: There is a great
deal Of interest in my district" said
Representative Burleigh Of Augusta.
yesterday, at Richmond, over the
legislative fortunes Of Hawaii in the
coming Congress. It seems to me that
the islands should be accorded a terri
torial form Of government. Maine. you
will remember" continued Governor
Burleigh. has long been identified with
Hawaii. John l.. Stevens. now dead.
was consul general at Honolulu during
a troublesome period in the history of
/ the islands. He was the second resi-
dent Of Augusta to hold that office. and
one Of his successors was Mr. Harold
Sewall Of Bath. Ne. The parents Of
Governor Dole ana Il large number Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

Brunswick. too, wants an opera
house ana suggests Transforming the
unused Unitarian church into one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R, R.
TnKOIGH TIiALHs
III Effect Dee. a. I-pc

,, Passenger trains leave augusta as fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

With a new band at Caribou ana i
said to be going to extremes in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-05

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
THE COURTS DECISION.
The Ground Taken by Justice Harlan.
Errors of the Lower Court.

WASHINGTON, May 22-Special.-The
city Of Richmond has practically won its
suit against the Bell Telephone Com
pany, after a long and bitter fight through
the United States courts. In the Supreme
Court OF the United States. this after
noon. Mr.. Justice Harlan announced the
unanimous opinion Of the court in the
case of the city OF Richmond vs. the
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company. In substance, the decision
was that a telephone company cannot
claim the privileges extended 10 telegraph
companies by the act OF Congress OF
July p 1866 that Telephone does not
mean telegraph" and that the rights OF
the telephone company under the laws OF
the State OF Virginia and the ordinances
OF the city OF Richmond, are to be deter
mined by the court of original jurisdic-
ton.
The briefs filed in the case are very
lengthy. and the details OF the elaborate
arguments have ben printd In The Times.
So a brief summary OF the case Will
suffice.
ON June %. 1884. the Southern Bell Tele-
nhone and Telegraph Company secured
permission from the City Council to use
the streets OF the city Of Richmond upon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23

construction would only be- upon implics-
ton, and Interpretation Of important acts
or Congress were not 10 rest upon such
basis especially when the tendency would
De 10 restrict the control of local au-
thorities Of States over streets and alleys
II Congress wished 10 make the provi-
sions Of the act OF 1850 apply to tele-
phone companies II should do so in plain
words. the Court says, and then ques-
tions Of constitutional law may be raised
Any rights the appellee may have UNI
der the laws Of Virginia and the ordi-
nances OF the city OF Richmond were not
decided by the Circuit Court. but were
waived. The Supreme Court holds that
the court OF original jurisdiction should
determine this question.
ANOTHER CASE
BY a singular coincidence another case
from Richmond involving the ACT of July
o. 1866. (Which Is quoted in FUN IN the
Bell Telephone case was up In the SUI
preme Court to-day. The style ~ the
suit is Southern Railway 60. rs the
Postal Telegraph Go. THIS case was de-
clded in Richmond A few days ago. Ia
vorably 20 the Postal Telegraph co. The
latter. under the provisions OF the act
OF 1866 IS endcavoring 10 secure right Of
way for rs wires along the tracks OF tho
Southern Railway IN Virginia and North
Carolina. The case having been decided
against the Southern 10 was az once APP
pealed and to-day fled In the Supreme
Court The briefs tell a story OF breath
less haste to reach the Supreme Court be-
fore adjournment and that stald body
must have been shocked by such unseen
~ speed However. that may be. CHIEF
Justice Fuller set aside the stay that had
been granted and the Postal may 80
ahead under the decision OF the lower
court assuming. or course. responsibility
for damages growing out OF an adverse
decision of the Supreme Court when the
case IS taken up next fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23

NEW YORK. May 22-COTTON-To-
ouy.s cotton market was q dull. draggy
anaIr with professionals i'm control but
quite purpOseicss The market opened
quiet al unchanged prices 90 / point ad-
vance then improved slightly on unfayor-
able crop accounts and buliish statements
from cotton goods markets. but subse-
quenty sOftened under a forecast for
rains during the next thirty-six hours
in tho South Atlantic and Gulf States.
whore more on less damage by drought
has been reported Bulls and bears alike
manifested an unwllingness TO make "A
decided step forward ina the absence Of
news from Liverpool since last Friday.
more particularly as the accounts con-
corning the condition Of the crop were
anything but harmonious Another draw
baok-o the assumption OF obligations was
the absence Of backing from outside quar-
tcrs IN the shape Of Investment orders;
AT the close the market was quiet ana
steady, with prices j TO 3 points net
lower.
COTTON Futures opened quiet: MAY,
$50. june 0sS. July. 5.J. August. S.oo'
September. 5.S7; October 5.y2; NoveHpSr'
5R. December. 5.97. January. ool; feo-
ruary. 6.os: March, COS: April, Gil ~.
Futures closed quiet and steAdy MAJ.
Csc, June $50; July, bD: August o.vos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
BELL COMPANY
LOSES ITS CASE.
CONTINUED from First Page)

were received from and sent beyond the
limits OF the State Of Virginia.
3. That the city had no power 10 at
tach TO its ordinance of 1SSi which grant
ed TO the company its privileges upon the
streets of the city, reservation Of the
power TO appeal that ordinance az any
time It may see fit.
4. That the power so reserved never
contemplated requiring the company To
remove from the street. but simply that
it should have no further extension Of its
privileges.
). That the appeal ordinance passed
by the city was not in proper form to
effect an appeal
TIE CfTY'S POSITION.
The city denied that there was any
merit I'm any of these propositions. 1t also
claimed that even II the positions were
true. yet the company was obliged TO
submit 10 the provisions Of the two gem
eral ordinances Of 1885, as they only con-
tanned reasonable regulations within the
police power of the city In control OF the
streets.
II also claimed that # the act OF Con-
gross on interstate commerce clause OF
the constitution gave any protection TO
sages of an Interstate commerce nature.
The Circuit Court Of the United States,
IN which the proceedings were instituted.
overruled each and every position taken
By the city, and enjoined the city from
interfering in any way with the company
not only as 70 interstate commerce mes
sages but to purely local messages.
From this decision the city took an APP
peal to the Circuit Court Of Appeals OF
the United States. This court affirmed
the decision Of the first court in sub
stance. holding that all the positions
taken by the city were incorrect, and only
modified the decision OF the first court
by declaring that the company was sub
iect to all reasonable regulations that the
city might impose within its police power;
but denounced the leading provisions OF
the two ordinances Of 1895, as destructive
Of the company right. and therefore
void.
THE SUPREME COURT.
From this decision the city took an
appeal to the Supreme Court.
The decision rendered is one Of great
Importance. not only TO this city, but all
other municipalities I'm the United states.
in that it declares that the act OF 1896
gives no right or protection TO telephone
companies. and sends the case back to
the lower court 10 declare what rights.
IL any. the company has under State
and city laws.
The counsel for the city feel confident
that the company has 10 rights under
State or city laws.
This case was begun while Mr.. Charles
V. Meredith held the position Of city
Attorney. and It was piloted through the
various courts By him.
TO his ability and perseverance IS due
I'm "a large parf the success Of the case.
II was pending at the time Mr. II. r.
Pollard was chosen city attorney and
Mr.. Meredith was retained 10 assist Mr..
Pollard i'm winding up the case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.

NORFOLK. VA. May - PEANUTS
Farmers st0ck-Fancy. 35,c.. strictly
prime 3l5c.; prime, Size, ordinary. 2asu3c.
pound. Market firm
Noto.-Salcs OF considerable quantities
Of farmers stock nuts are reported to-
day one large commission house disDos-
ing OF almost their entire holdings TO
Chicago ana Cincinnati concerns The
market here IS reported 90 Doe practically
bare Of choice uncleancd Nirginias. The
demand for shcllcd nuts is not active and
prices on these are not especially firm,
although not quoted lower.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
TOBACCO EXCHANGE.

Richm Jnd, Va May - l'''.
Mr. George A. Haynes viii oHer "a large
break of sun-ctp~.6 tobacco az AUCTION on
'Chanee tomorrow, Tuesday, May -
1870. 49,. ,,..,,, ,,,,e,.
,r0l offcr good breaks tomorrow.
Men Frazer * Tompkins. tobacco
cor,rt,iesion merchants, No. JOS spuih
,r,reirfh street Richmond. Va, VIII oiier
q break of dark tobacco by sample at
their office tomorrow.
private sales reported 10 The secretary
~ he Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
The tobacco inspector reports to-day:
Inspections-Dark, 30 hogsheads. Rein
'lnevcnport's Allegheny. Stonewall.
Shockoe and SeabrOox's tobacco ware
houses report to-day: Receipts, 200 pack
ages. deliveries. ~ packages.
United States internal revenue collec-
tions on tobacco for the city OF Rich
mond Va. to-day: Cigars and cigarettes.
SS9Gf: plug tobacco, SiOos.4O. Total,
Si14s1o.
Colonel t. +. Cooper, formerly Of the
Cooper-C rews- Berger Tobacco Company,
OF Richmond. Va. and now OF Wilson. y.
C. Is I'm Richmond, Va, to-day. The Col
onel is looking as we'll as ever. as Is evil
denced by the warm welcome extended
to him by his many friends here.
a letter from the Chamber Of Commerce
of Bremen, Germany. dated sth May 1899.
addressed TO the Richmond Tobacco
Trade. received this morning reads as
follows: I'VE beg leave TO hand you a
translation of tho conditions which have
been agreed upon between the importers
and Jobbers OF this market governing the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
GERMAN BAPTISTS.
Large Crowds I'm Roanoke Despite the
Raiu-Subiects Discussed.

ROANOKE. VA. May 2.-Spec'al.-
To-day was the first for business OF the
great gathering OF German Baptists in
this city and Notwithstanding the fact
that rain poured almost necessarily. the
great tabernacle was filed TO overcoming.
Mrs. Geo b. Hesinger. Of Virginia, read
an interesting document on "Our present
Sunday school needs.
Rev. 7. y. II. Bcohm Of Virginia; took
up the question OF giving for mission pur-
poses. After powerful address. large
sum was realized by way Of collection.
nreht session was held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23

LAUER.-Dled. Saturday. May 10Th.
JOHN LAUDR, aged "a years.
Funeral will take place from the res
idence. 800 west Main street. TUESDAY
at 1880 \. NJ. Rev. Robert T. Kerr
will oniciate. Friends and acqusin-
tances invited to attend. lnisrmens
in Hollywood.
SPOTT. Died, Sunday afternoon at
O'clock. az 81 west Marshall street.
FREDERICK NORBERT SPOI~r. son
OF o. T. and Josephine Spott aged
years and , months.
Funeral from the above residence at
1850 o'clock A. NJ. TUESDAY. May 3D.
Friends OF the family invited 10 attend.