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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-02

Careful observation will convince
any intelligent traveller In America that
there Ii beginning all over the most
thickly populated parts Of the country
an exchange Of population between
the rural districts and the towns and
cities. The movement Ii not as yet
great. but It II definite and unmistak.
ably growing. Heretofore almost the
entire tide Of population moving be.
tween country and city was from the
former to the latter. and In many Of tho
older States farm life seemed on the
point Of being permanently abandoned.
There was no npprecinble drift Of tho
best class Of city people toward the
country. save for month or two In
the summer. Recently the purchase
Of rural estates by people from the
cities has taken different fOrm-the
mere summer cottage no longer salts.
flies. Large farms are bought upon
which extensive improvements arc
made with view to agriculture.
Homes are built. not for hOt.weathcr
playthings. but for permanent Occupa.
ton. Country seats thus established
are beginning to attract attention as
u new feature In the vicinity Of our
cities and larger country towns. They
are beautiful. they have an mir Of am.
plituie. freedom ana comfort not to he
had In densely built urban streets. In
fact, they do AFFORD to life q multitude
Of simple and wholesome charms. to.
gcther with what We Americans are
soon going to prize very highly. "elbOw
ROOM" The extension Of suburban rail-
way systems. the building Of good
country roads an,l the rapid Increase OF
rural mail facilities are greatly aiding
this movement toward the rustic dis.
tricts. but u certain dissatisfaction
with country life on the part Of the
young men and women born and rear.
ed on the farms In. perhaps. the largest
factor At the death OF Il sturdy and
wealthy farmer his broad estate Is sold
and the money proceeds IRE divided
among his children. who forthwith HE
them to town for fascinating change
Of life. When the farm IL set up 1T
vendue none OF the heirs Ii able to buy
1t all. even II the purchase seems do.
siralle; 10 out from the city comes q
banker. n retiring lawyer or stock
broker or some other capitalist tired
OF the urban worry, ana bids the whole
thing In ut very reasonable price. He
rolls tho old farmhouse aside. remOd.
els II for a barn and builds himself a
stately home overlooking his wide and
attractive estate. OF course, 1t Is pos.
slble to f0resee or foresay what may
DO the outcome OF this movement.
Doubtless America must to some dc.
gree follow the old world In her de.
velOpment, but the absence OF legal
provisions for the permanency OF fam.
lily estates from generation to genera
ton will materially check the tendency
toward unduly large land holdings and
the European system OF tenancies
This check will necessarily cause the
periodical breaking up Of large farms
In the settlement of decedents'. estates
but the movement toward rural> life
will probably increase greatly within
the next quarter Of a century.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-02

The servant girl has q new champion
In no less person that Professor Cum
mings OF Harvard University. whose
paper on the subject Is the outcome Of
much research and thought. The SER
giant girl question Ia an old one; w0m-
en- have tried to solve 1t, but W an un.
systematic way, which has resulted
only In spasm0dic reforms. Professor
Cummings' suggestion Ia to place do
nestle service In the line Of trade,
governed by union, which shall reg
ulate hours aud scale OF wages, and by
which the rights Of employers aud EN-.
ployes shall be defined and protected.
1t Ia more and more becoming recog-
nized fact that no advance can be made
In domestic service until the assumed
degradation which at present attends
1t is removed. Should servants not re.
side In the house. but come daily to the
duties which begin and finish at regu.
lar hours, It would give the sense OF
freedom and independence now lack.
Ing and convert the alleged tyrannised
servant into q self-respecting employe,
with o better defined social status
Perhaps the time has come for men Ia
take up the solution Of problem
which women have failed to ind. and
II more college men will give theil
time to II, % has Professor Cummings
we may look for . happy ending 70
po1p1oxiug coutyovoEDy.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-02

THE CREDIT GUIDE COMPANY. FORT DEAR.
BORN BUILDING. has a record concerning the Hnan.
than 10000 Of Chicagos credit buyers and Is adding
hundreds Of names daily. Every business with
either large small business should have
its records. Subscription. $500 5000 per year. 40
oordno services required It also writes special
camille reports request for individuals. Gail and
vesugate Agents wanted. salary and commission.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-02
VALUABLE INFORMATION.
location q Chicago 0spots end The
Various Roads which leave
Each Station.

SeARDoaN STAIloN-Dsssssss Nm ~.
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois.
Chicago and Grand Trunk.
Chicago and Erie.
Monon Route.
Wabash.
GRAND ceNIaAl-llanissa q. FiIh Ave-
Chicago and Northern Pacific.
Chicago and Great Western.
Wisconsin, Central.
Baltimore and Ohio.
ONION DGpoI-eassi Z Alass sifssta
Chicago, Milwaukee and 81. Paul.
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy.
Pennsylvania Lines.
Chicago and Alton.
Pan Handle.
CENTRAL SIAIIoN-l1sA Psst IN.
O., O., @. and 81. Louis (Big 1 Routs).
Chicago and West Michigan.
Michigan Central.
Illinois Central.
COCK ISLAND Deptt-vss Dssss q. Z PaslAs A.
Lake Shore and Aiichisan Southern.
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific.
N. T., O. 4 0t. L. nickel Plate).
tnlcAeo Z NoaIuWesIeas- Elssls Wslls ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss l.. G. Jones Of Somervillc. is
visiting friends in this CITY.
Ephrain Ballard Of Sidney. was in
the city on business, Monday.
". &. Vaughan NJ Fairfield. was III
the city. Monday. On business.
\. J. Mnle;t II Bath. was in the city
yesterday. the guest Of friends.
.. +. Stanley Of Winthrop was in
Augusta on business. yesterday
Miss Carrie Chase is at home from
Providence. Il. l., on a short visit.
+. Bryant of Pittsiieid. was called
I" Augusta. Monday. by business.
Mrs. J. NJ. Ballard Of Sidney. was in
Augusta. Monday. calling IN friends.
Hon. Emery o. Bean Of Readfeld
was in Augusta On legal business. Mon
day.
Fish and Game Commissioner Henry
.. Stanley of Dixficld. was in the city.
Monday.
Prof. John Hcdman of Colby College.
was among the visitors in the city,
Monday.
Gregory +, Elish Of Portland. called
on Augusta friends ana acquaintances.
Monday
George D. Rowe Of Portland. was
among Mondays business visitors in
the Capital.
Wesley Clark of Belgrade. was
among the out-oftown people in the
city, Monday.
State Assessor Otis Hayford of can
ton. arrived in the city on the evening
train. Monday.
Wiliston Grinnell Of Camden. is in
the city. the guest Of Landlord Capen
Of the Augusta House
Frank Leavitt of the firm of Leavitt
K Yatter of Boston. was in the city.
Monday. calling on friends.
w. V. Brown and \. X. Mcfarland
of South Union. were among the visi-
tors in the Capital. Monday.
Miss Emma Clark returned. Monday
morning. from Everett. Mass, where
she was called, last week. by the ill
ness of an aunt.
John KeetS, who for the past three
years has been one of the soldiers at
the Kennebec Arsenal. left. Monday,
for Sandy Hook. where he will enlist
at the arsenal.
Clerk W. s. Cotton of the House of
Representatives was in this city. Mon
day. on business connected with the
work in which he is now engaged. the
publishing Of the Journal of the House.
Bert p. Stuart of Belgrade. Fred n.
Parcher of North Leeds. and Daniel f.
'ErIJp Of | iVprmorp formed a mart V
that drove to the city from Belgrade.
Monday. to call upon friends in this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

The district school Of instruction Of
knights Of Pythias lodges Will he held
in Waterville. Thursday evening. April
:. The grand officers will be present
and the following lodges will take part
in comforting the ranks: Madison and
South NorridgewOck lodges. the first
rank. Waterville and HallOwell lodges.
The second rank; SkoWhegan and Au-
gusta lodges. the third rank. caianthe
Lodge If this city. will work the long
farm ~ the rank Of Knight. This
school of instruction will tend to IN
crease the interest and to perfect the
lodges in this district in the work Of
the order. Arrangements have peen
made for half fare on the railroads ana
a banquet will be served in Waterviiie:
The members of the Augusta iodSe VIII
go To Watervile on the 90 tram
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
Lincoln.

The following are the real estate trans
ferS in Lincoln county for one week:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wilson'S Est. to
J. II. Robinson. land s25
BOOTHBAY HARBOR-Levi g. Topper
to Nellie C. Topper, land. 81.
BREMEN-iienry b. Cleaves, receiver
20 Herbert l.. Deshon, land and build
ings. $500
BRISTOI.-Geo. w. McIntyre'S Est. -
Ralph O. Stevens. land, $50: Cyrus r.
TURNER TO Orrinston *. Bracket, land
sle5
DAMARISCOTTA-S Hoffman :
Est. to VIM. D. Lynch, land, 81.
DRESDEN-James r. Walbridge 10
Edw. f. Rittal, land and buildings $3.50
WALDOBORO-Edwa X. Howard 10
Margaret NJ. Robinson, land and build
inGS 500
NVISCASSET-John West heirs %
Manning l.. Blagdon. land and buildings.
500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
kennebec.

The following are the real estate trans
frrs in kennebec county for one week:
Pl1"TSTON-iienry Knight 10 Joseph 4.
Shea. land with buildings. 500
GARDI\ER-Sarah r. Chadwick 20
Abram NJ. Mclaughlin. land with build-
ings. S25o: jeremiah Preb,e 10 Angelina
McIntre. land. $3.50.
WATERNIILE-Ann NJ Pulsifer to
Eugene LaVerdiere, land, $50: A. r.
Spencer To Harris Hansen, land. 81: Her
bert NJ. Fuller to Cora +. Page, land and
buildings. $1,000.
WINSI.OW-Leslie G. Bowden 20 Will
iard Tucker. land, $50.
OAKLAND-Alice II. Flagg to Elvira
+. Bowden. land with buildings. $3.50.
AtGI STA-Fred X. Sawyer TO Elnora
Rragg land. $50: Cciena Hennn 10 tlon-
70 L. Gardner. land with buildings $Ja.
CIlELSEA-Margare n. Gray 20 Ella
F. Curtis. land with buildings, sl0fA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

A letter has been received in this
city by relatives from Linwood II.
Percival. a member Of the 18th I. ;.
Infantry. He said that his regiment
would leave Governors island. Thurs
day. for san Francisco. thence for the
Philippines Mr.. Percival was mem
Der of the lst Maine Volunteer In
fantry which was at Chickamauga all
summer and enlisted in the regulars
shortly after his muster out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
The nnsitinn OF Superintendent

The position Of superintendent Of
the electric road is not sinecure. if
YOU think it is follow superintendent
Taylor in his duties for one day and if
You are a mind reader take note of the
many perplexing little things that an
noy and require attention. The genial
Superintendent does not show many
care lines. nevertheless the care of this
electric line is quite burdensome at
times. though to the causal observer
things appear to go much like clock
work ard 10 require but little atten-
ton. If Il trip is not on time. does not
connect promptly at the switches on
account Of freight train being in the
way Or from any cause, the superin-
iendent must know it and the reason
Cor it. \ weekly report must be made
Of every detail that is of any interest
10 the management. and only eternal
vigilance has given the public the
PROMPT and safe service they enjoy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU

If not, drink Grain-O-made from pure
grains. A lady writes: The first time
i made Grain-O ] did not like il but after
using it for one week nothing would In
duce me to go back to coffee 1t noiir-
Ishes and feeds the system. The children
can drink il freely with great benefit. II
is the strengt henfng substance OF pure
grains. Get Il package today from your
grocer. follow he directions in making II
md you viii have a delicious Hhd health
mi liable beverage for old and young.
I,c and &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
For that hacking cough use Lung Kuro

Deeds were passed in Boston. Friday,
on the sale Of 100000 acres OF timber
lands on the West Branch of the Pc
nGbscot river by the Penobscot & Ken
nebec Land 90. 20 the Great Northern
Paper Co. which is to establish the
mammoth palp and paper plant at Mill
inocket The members of the land COM
pany and owners of the lands We're
Hon. Eugene Hale, his brother CIar-
ence Hale. Hon. VIM. Engel of Ban
gor: Fred BradStreet and Mrs. j. S.
BradStreet Of Gardiner. The timber on
the lands will be used to feed the mills.
The sale includes the famous chain ar
rangement for carrying logs from the
West Branch into Moosehead lake
Hon. Charles Woodward of Bangor
represented the purchasers and Hon
Leslie G. Cornish of this city. the land
owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

Miss Lesem of Illinois. one of the
friends of Miss Marion Heath who is
visiting her. has been suffering from an
attack of appendicitis DR.. Weeks of
Portland. and DR.. Harris of this city.
have been attending her and they pro-
nounce her well on the road to recov-
cry. Miss I.esem's mother arrived on
the 1.25 train. Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

II is now First Lieutenant Edmund
NJ. Leary IF the "a T. 5. Cavalry. this
popular representative of Augusta in
the regular army having recently
stepped UP "A grade through promotion.
Lieutenant Leary saw active service
with his regiment through tra Sauti
ago campaign, and is now stationed
with his regiment at MantanzaS. Mrs.
Leary is in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

OWNS to d leak in the water main,
an excavation was made in Water
street in front Of the Masonic Temple.
Monday to repair the leak. The frost
in the ground extends to about three
o. four feet at that point in the street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

The local fishermen are painting
their boats and repairing their
fishing tackle in readiness for the
lie Il leave CObbosseecontee. The ice
went out April +, last year. There
were $1,000 trout and salmon placed in
the lake. last fall. and the screen
placed at the Outlet the fishing ought
to be very good at -Cobbosseeconteo.
This Near.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

Rev. H. +. Wood. at the Peoples
church. Thursday and Friday evenings,
Rev. G. X. Rose of Auburn. says:
"Eev. II. f. Woods lecture on Egypt
gave the large audience unbounded
satisfaction. The views We're the very
best 1 ever saw"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

The Y. r. :. &. +. Of the State Street
Free Baptist church. will give an en-
tertainment and social at their vestry,
this evening. A fine programme has
been arranged consisting of vocal and
instrumental music. reading. and Il
nag drill by l. girls. Refreshments
Nil be served free. Everyone invited
II stormy it will be postponed To
ThnrsdnN evening. April 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

A man from Cooper's Mills. who
came in on wheels. Monday. said he
had harder work to come along than
he would if he had come on runners.
The travelling on all the roads is very
bad. hut for light bitches runners are
the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

F. G. Kinsman & GO. received an al
ligator mounted in taking fashion
from friend in Palm Beach. Fla.
They have placed the ornament in ~.
~ their show windows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

Those who have not secured their re-
served seats for Hick'ry Farm should
call at KinSman's and secure them at
once. as the best seats are being rap
idly taken. Don't forget the bah after
the play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

+. NJ. Hayes x son are out with a
couple of novelties in the cookie line
that il will pay to try. one is Hob
son bar and the other Dewey jun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

The Eastern Star whist will meet
with Mrs. J. w. Harlow. y Crosby
street. at o'clock this afternoon. y
Full attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

\ little girl in ordering a drink Of
soda, Monday afternoon. asked that a
stick of macar"ni be placed in it. mean
ing Il straw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

Monday was civil court day in I'll"
municipal court. and Judge Andrews
cleared up several petty matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

Officer and Mrs. Frank +. Chase are |
being congratulated on the birth of a |
ia pound son. Easter Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

snow squalls Of 4 small nature occur
red. Monday. AZ different times during
the day even though il was April
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

The grand jury will arrive today. I'm
its April session. IL will probably w
a long sitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04
BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT.

We are showing the celebrated Tri-
on-fa Soft Walking Shoe in russell and
black, lace and button. Widths A to
EE, sizes 21a to ~. j.
We are sole agents for the city. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-04

ROSE OF SHARON CHAP
NA TER. O. +. s. Stated meetings
NM at Masonic Temple the first
ANSEA Wednesday, evening Of each
month. at 1.,s. All members Of
the order in the city are cor
daily invited to attenu.
MRS TIII.IE -NNINtihAM ". NJ
MRS. CORA T.. WARD, Secy.
mlr.D.dtf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-03
Gossip of tho Ring.

HI. Nrv York.-He was born in Halifax. Nova
Scotia. on July 20. 1870
Nm. New York.-The battle went the limit and
Mcfarland got the decision.
Newark, Y. J.-They met in San Francisco on
March % 1898. AMI Jeffries won i'll three rounds.
Casper Leon has arran yed to box Patsy Donovan at
the taecnwood A. c. tonight in twenty round
Johr,,y Reagan has matched Marty McCue TO meet
Billy Whistler before the Pelican A. C, &c. might in
twenty round bout.
Bob Armstrong and Ed Martin. known as the
Denver CYCLONE have been matched to box
twenty rounds at the Lenox A. c. next Tuesday
night.
The date of the McGovern. Richie contest has been
changed from June II TO June 10. and will be de.
cded in the afternoon instead of at night before the
Westchester A. c.
After few wecfs rest Bobby Dobbs announces
that he will visit America and fight u. good man.
Dohbs has notified his manager, lack Sicily. by
cable that he would like to face Kid LIvGne.
Spike" Sulllvan wishes another chance at Kid
Mcfarland and SAYS ne IL ready to bet tidy sum
that he will win. The Lenox A. {. is eager to lave
tho men come together again and will eff r purse.
Kid Mcfarland told The Sux reporter yesterday
that his proposed match with Eddie Connolly had
fallen through and that he is going TO challenge the
victor OF the L1vigne'Erne fight which is to take
place in Buffalo.
1t was said Yesterday that George Dixon and Ben
Jordan have been matched 10 box twenty rounds
before the National Sporting Club of London some
time next fall. Dixons manager is try NJ induce
Jordan to visit this country and have the battle de
Cided here instead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-03
GOSSIP OF THE BIG FIGHT.
Tho Betting Has Changed Again to 2 to 1
On the Champion.

=
On the Champion.
Backers Of Bob Fitzsi mmons were consnic-
uous!by their presence yesterday Mt the up
town sporting resorts. Bundles of money
were in evidence and the cham MON friends
took every bet offered. The odds. which were
at avens the day before. soon reverted to to .
against Jeffriee. and in some instances as
good rs pa to ] was quoted on ''Lankv Bob. g
Many wagers.have been recorded on the possi-
BILE limit Of the encounter. Ally King. SDlly
Smiths manager. bet yesterday $500 to 81 900
that Jeffries will knock Fitz out in ten rounds.
win in eighteen, rounds. For this he received
ard Baeau $500 to $500 on Jefrries. Fred
Back she G9t d2wp waser Fl
be victorious.
Marsh Redon OF New Orleans. who has fol-.
lowed up the ring for years arrived from Fris.
Sun that the fight is creating much interest in
the West. Redon Is backing Fit2, at the odd ;
g 19n on b at b"V, f
The CHAMPION has made M his mind to do
his running i'll the evening instead OF in the
morning He thinks the change is more bene-
fetal and will tend 70 make IN perspre more
quickly. His accommodations at his quarters
are becoming too cramped each day and Bob
has concluded to- seek more space. He. has
added Jack Everhardt to his staff Of mentors
and the Southern lightweight boxes daily with
Corbetts. conOueror. FitZ intends to erect a
canopy or a tent ARRANGEMENT and put all his
surplus training para phernalia in it, The
tent will be placed within close proximity To
the champions cottage and will be about
tMenty-four feet square.
toss Of corners and will select that side OF the
ring which is known as the winning one. The
club VIII secure an automatic clock to keen
toll of the seconds in the event OF either man
going down