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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
STATE GUN CLUB SHOOT.
Portland Wins Team Neutrality-suspicious. to
Be Asked 10 Protec. Small Game.

Lewiston. Me. Aug. 30.-The annual
State tournament of Maine gun clubs
began on the grounds Of the Auburn
Club, Wednesday. nine events being
shot off Portland took first money,
$50, for team match, with 219 points;
Auburn. second, with PIG points: Lew
iston. third. with POS points.
The annual meeting Of the Maine
Sportsmen and Trap Shooting Asso-
citation was held AT the Elm house, Au-
burn. tonight. 1t was voted to circu-
late a petition among business men to
ask the Maine Legislature TO pass laws
for the better protection of small game.
1t was also voted not to change the
angles for trap shooting. The old
board of officers were reelected as
follows: George Thompson. president:
Mr.. Wyman. secretary and treasurer;
q. +. Hunnewell, vice president.
The shooting will be continued,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The tropical
storm is central, tonight, in the middle
Caribbean sea. south Of San Juan,
moving west, northWard. 1t has in
creased in energy since last night and
the following maximum velocities are
reported: Santo Domingo, y miles per
hour: San Juan. 30 miles, from the east.
Advisory messages have again been
distributed throughout the West Indies
to the effect that those interested
should take all necessary precautions.
Although the storm has not yet reached
hurricane proportions. it promises TO
increase in energy. Thursday. During
the past "A hours there have been show
ers, in the Atlantic and Gulf states. The
tempera lures have remained moderate
in the Atlantic states. high in the Cen
trail valleys and Southwest
Generally fair weather is indicated.
Thursday and Friday. except probably
showers. Thursday. on the middle At
lantic coast and in portions of the
south Atlantic states. 1t VIII be warm
er in the Northwest ana rise ia tenn
perature viii extend eastward during
Friday. on the Atlantic coast fresh
eastcrly winds will prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
PepperelI Association Reunion.

Portsmouth, \. H., Aug. 3O.-The 3rd
reuion of Pepperell Association of Kit
terry was held near the tomb of Sir
VIM. Pepperell at Kittery Point. today.
The affair was held in a big tent which
was well filled. The address of well
come was by c. L. Frisbie of this city.
Addresses We're made by Charles Mel
I'm and Daniel Rollins of Boston. The
Grafton was delivered by Rev. l.. F.
Frisbie Of Lewiston, Me.
The following officers We're elected:
President, Col. F. l.. Brown of Brock
ton: vice presidents, Joseph l.. Lord,
Portland, J. p. Salter. New York, o. l..
Foisbie Of this city, and John Went
worth. Kittery; secretary and treasur-
er, Francis l.. Gregg. Pittsfield, n. H.;
chaplain, Rev. VIM. Salter, Burlington
Ia: historian. Mrs. George Parsons,
Kennebunk: chairman of reunion COM
mittee, Gen. Rollins. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
WAR INEVITABLE.
Kruger and the BoerslBeIieve
It Is Certain.
Beers Well Armed and Pfovisioned--
Forts All in Good Shape.
Dom Paul Stocks the Presidency and OFT
Repeats 83d Psalm.

London, Aug. 31.-The Pretoria CORE
spondent of the Morning Post says:
The Boer officials, after reading the
cabled reports of Mr. Chamberlain
birmingham speech consider that was
is inevitable. The speech has undoubt-
cdly inilamed the war spirit here.
The Beers are now all armed, except
those in Johannesburg. Their COM
lnlssariat is fairly good. All the forts
are amply victualled. The Johannes
burg fort has been strengthened with
several quick firers. The ammunition
which Mr.. Schreiner alluded to pass
through Cape Colony came direct to
Pretoria. 1t was never intended for
the Orange Free State.
president Kruger does not hesitate
to express the view that war is almost
inevitable. He has stocked the presi-
dency with ample supplies of provisions
to secure his own person from priva-
ton and he is often heard repeating
the SD Psalm
The Matabele are showing signs Of
unrest. The Beers are energeticIy en-
gagged in poisoning the minds of the
natives against the British and they
have approached the Zulu chief, who
appears undecided which cause 10 es
pouse. But the Zulus are preparing for
the expected fighting. and it must be
remembered that Chief Dinenzulu was
deported to St. Helena with several
other chiefs and kept q prisoner there
by the British for several years"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
WARNING FROa GERMANY.
Advises Beers against Destructive Policy
Can Expect Little ircm Europe.

Berlin, Aug. 30-The Neuste Mach
richten. which reiterates it's declara-
ton regarding neutrality in the event
of hOStilities in the Transvaal says:
The Beers should have fought the
question on the basis of the Bloemfon-
TEN sphere of discussion. The anti
Boer feeling in Great Britain would
pass away if Great Britain's demands
We're granted. France without Russia
connot stir finger, and Russia will
not Austria Hungary declared neutral
ity in 1896 and Italy will DO nothing.
Firmly convinced that the German
government will maintain the strictest
neutrality. we consider it all the more
TO VAIN the Tranvaal against a de-
destructive policy"
London, Aug. 31.-The Daily Mail
says. this morning, it learns that a
large consignment of cartridges manu-
featured in England for the Beers has
recently been shipped through Ger
man agents.
Johannesburg. Auf 30.-The Boer
policeman who recently assaulted an
American negro, after the latter had
rcbuked him for his abusive language
when demanging the Americans pass.
was today, found guilty and fined $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Funeral oil Late Hiss Ethel HYDE.

Bath, Me. Aug. 3o.-The funeral ser
vices of the late Miss Ethel Hyde took
place at tho residence Of the family,
Elmhurst. Wednesday afternoon. ana
was very largely attended. The ser
vices We're conducted by Rev Walter
G.. Smart of Grace church, Of which she
was q member. The floral tributes
which came from all parts of the coun-
try, We're the finest and most profuse
Of any ever seen at the funeral in Bath
There We're Wreaths and designs from
all parts Of the country. many coming
from New York and Washington, where
Miss Hyde was very well known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Working for Peaceful Solution.

Cape Town. Aug. 30-It is said in
Afrikander circles here that in spite
OF the persistent warlike rumors, there
are good prospects of peace. 1t is be-
lieved that several strongly-worded
communications have been addressed
to President Kruger of the Transvaal
republic, urging the desirability Of
using every effort to obtain a peaceful
solution of the trouble
Hon. William p. Schreiner, premier
of Cape Colony. has telegraphed to
President Stein of the Orange Free
State, earnestly expressing the hope
that peace will be preserved and de-
claring his confidence that he will do
his utmost to this end.
There was violent scene in the
Cape House of Assembly, today, when
Cecil Rhodes repeated his conviction
that the Transvaal secret service fund
was largely used during the last Cape
Colony elections for the expenses of
the Afrikander candidates. He. said
he hoped that in the forthcoming
Transvaal settlement the secret SER
vice payment list would be destroyed.
as otherwise many Cape families would
feel uncomfortable. Several Minister
ialists We're afterward reproved from
the chair for fiercely retorting against
this statement.
The government has refused to pro-
vide fair facilities for women and chill
dren to leave johannesburg There is
great activity at the Simons town
dock yard in drilling men on shore and
overhauling vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
ENGlAND'S REPLY
Now in Hands OF Dom PauI-Another Con.
ference at Cape Town Expected.

Pretoria, Aug. 30-The British din
lomatic agent here. Conyngham
Greene. has handed to the secretary of
state. f. w. Reitz, the reply of the
British secretary of state for the colo
MES. Joseph Chamberlain, to the
Transvaals alternative proposals to
the joint commission suggested by
Great Britain to inquire into the effect
which the proposed franchise reform
measures vii have on the Outanders
Mr.. Greene afterwards had a long
audience with the state officials The
nature of the dispatch is not disclosed,
but was subjected to the consideration
Of the Executive, this afternoon. 1t is
understood that another conference
may occur at Cape Town. The result
is anXiously awaited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
THE PRESIDENT
AK
Once More at His Old Home
at Canton, Ohio.
Reception from Citizens that Must Have
Made His Heart Glad.
Mrs. Mckinley Shares the Honors-Ihe Presi-
dent Makes Short Speech.

Canton, Ohio. Aug. 30.-For the first
time in nearly year President and
Mrs. Mckinley are among their rela-
tives. neighbors and friends in Can
ton, for few days Of rest. The spec
ial train arrived at noon to meet a
great concourse of people ready to eX-
tend hearty welcome and to escort
the Presidential party to the Barber
home where they will be guests dur
ing their stay in the city.
The ride from the depot to the Bar
Der home was through streets jambed
by surginS. flag waving. cheering
crowd Of people.
At the Barber residence Judge Bald
win extended to the President the
hearty welcome Of his friends and
neighbors. To this the President re-
spondcd as follows:
Il appear only for a moment that |
may give expression Of my apprecia-
ton Of the more than gracious vel
come which you have extended 10 me.
today. After all. there is no place like
home. And this is my home Here 3:
or 80 years ago, ! commenced my pro-
fessional life Here have been formed
some Of the most tender and sacred
associations. Some of them indeed
have been served but this is the seat
and the centre of my memory.
Heretofore for nearly a third Of
century you have given me kindly
greeting. words Of encouragement and
showered upon me honor after honor.
all undeserved. and l appear before
you now only to express what is in my
heart. that | am glad to see You, glad
to meet you, to look into your faces
nee again ana feel the inspiration Of
your approval
Among those present We're Judge
Geo. X. Nash. Republican candidate
for governor. and Col. Charles Dick.
Republican state chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
New Hampshire "OId Home" Week.

Concord n H., Aug. 30.-Lowerins
skies and a faint drizzle of rain caused
New Hampshire hearts to sink at the
prospect of the first unpleasant day OF
Old Home week being ushered in. But
as the hours passed and the Threatened
bad weather did not materialize. the
taken nm with accustomed Zest.
The towns celebrating. today, are Plain
field. Surry, Antrim. EPSON, Lempster,
Andover Hopkinton, Walpole, Pelham
and Stoddard. At Penacook a suburb of
Concord. the former students of the old
Penacook Academy are having reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
The Stackpole Family Reunion.

Somersworth, N. H., Aug. 30.-The
annual reunion of the Stackpole fam
lily was held at Central park, this af-
ternoon. 175 members being present
Judge George F. Stackpole Of River
side. n. Y. presided. The officers
elected include president. Judge George
f. Stackpole. New York: secretary and
treasurer, Rev Edward s. Stackpole,
Augusta, Me 1t was voted to hold the
next reunion in Boston. the last
Wednesday of August, 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31

Iowa Peoples Party Ticket.

Des Moines. Ia, Aug. 3O-The Peo-
pies party state convention met here,
today, and nominated state ticket in
Guiding: Governor, Charles A. LLOYD !:
lieutenant governor. S. NJ Harvey. The
convention declared against fusion and
endorsed Wharton Barker of PennsyI-
vania. and Ignatius Donnelly Of Mime
sofa, for President and Vice President
in 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Sudden Death in China.

China, Ne. Aug. 3O.-(SpeciaD.- Mrs
Ann Smiley dropped dead on the side
walk near the Baptist church. at about
1880, Wednesday forenoon. She was n
lieshy lady and her death was doubt
less due to apOplexy. Her age was 30
years. She leaves one daughter in the
West and one brother here. Mr.. Q. C.
Hamlen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Fire at Old Town.

Bangor, Me, Aug. S0.-A special to
the Wing says that the buildings
known as the Carlton canoe shop at
Old Town, owned and occupied at pres
ent by |. w. BuZZell, a canoe manu-
facturer, was destroyed by fire, early
this morning. The loss VIII be about
$1,000; covered by insurance. The
storehouse of the Old Town Wooden
mill was threatened but was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Smash on Boston & Maine.

Portland Me, Aug. 30-There was a
smashup on the Eastern division of the
Boston & Maine, Tuesday afternoon.
at Asamenticus. \ gravel train ran
into the rear Of freight No. 2iS. engine
No. Is being badly damaged and about
dozen cars being wrecked. There
We're no personal injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31

Mrs. Sybl Eldredge of Philadelphia,
Pa. died. Tuesday evening. at the home
Of her sister. Mrs. Charity Wood in Bow
dOinham. Mrs. Eldredge came to Bow
doinham Aug. q. She had not been well
since arriving, but was not considered
seriously i'll until Monday. when a doctor
was called who pronounced the trouble
heart disease. At 6 o'clock she had a Sc
we're attack and at died after very Sc
we're suffering. Mrs. Eldreuge was 4 ma
tive Of BowdOinham. being the daughter
of the late Avery IIoudlett, but had spent
a large part of her life in Alexandria.
Va. and Philadelphia. She is survived by
three children. two daughters and a son.
She was about 20 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Death OF S. T. Young OF Liberty.

Belfast, Ne. Aug. 3O.-Samuel r. Young
Of the firm Of Matthew K Young. mcr-
chants III the town Of Liberty, dropped
dead in his store. this afternoon. lie was
chairman of the board OF stlectmen for
many years ana held other Gown offices
The deceased was about Ii years old an I
is survived by widow and two daueh
fprS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
First District Democratic Convention.

Portland. Ne, Aug. 30.-At meeting Of
the Democratic district committee. today,
it was decided that the convention 40
nominate a candidate to be supported at
the special election to fill the vacancy
caused BY the resignation Or Congress
man Reed be held in Portland. The date
is to be fixed by the chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Shocked 10 Death by Drunken Man.

Bangor, Me, Aug. 3o.-Lewis ". *.
Hathorn died suddenly. this afternoon
from heart disease. The actions Of an in
toXicated man On street car near the
fair grounds caused Il shock from which
he did not rally. His age was 50 years
He was a well -known restaurant keeper
for wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
The Enterprise at Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor, Me, Aug. 30.-The school
ternoOn, from Halifax. 1t is expected
that she will remain three days when
she will proceed to Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
FAIR WEATHER..

Washington, Aug. 30-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday for New Eng
land: Generally fair, Thursday and
Friday; fresh southerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Rug. 30.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity, Thursday: Fair weather;
warmer; south to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Capital Jottinqs.

The secretary Of agriculture has issued
an order modifying the quarantine regu-
lations so as to admit for export from
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Newport
News, Canadian cattle and sheep shipped
in bond, without inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
Business Being Ruined.

Cape Town, Aug. 30.-At a meeting
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
WATCHES.

Special midsummer sale of Ladies ana
Gents Watches in solid gold, gold filled
and silver cases. These goods are mostly
new from dealers stocks and will be sold
for what they will bring. Cash or ir-
St1llmantc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-31
2-MINUTE PACE.
Charter Oak Sees Fastest
Race Ever Scheduled.
Gentry Draws Out--Joe Patchen Wins,
With Anaconda Second.
Peter the Great and Capt. Jack Win 2.13
and 2.1O Trots.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 30.-The big
event Of the circuit meeting at Charter
YAK park, today, was the first 2-minute
pace ever scheduled There were five
starters, John K. Gentry drawing out
! after contest in which there was
dispute between the park management
| ana the owner of the horse. The
/ trouble arose over a misunderstanding
| as 70 whether the event was a two in
| three or three in five. 1t was a
| three IN five and Gentry drew his
horse, the management protesting and
leaving the matter in the hands of the
judges who will decide after taking
evidence.
The starters We're Joe Patchen, Ana
conda, Chehalis, Frank Bogash and
Searchlight. Searchlight was very I'M
steady. breaking badly and was never
in any hopes Of winning a heat. Ana
conda, the favorite, 100 to 60 for Pat
chen, 80 for Searchlight, led unit | in
the stretch in the first heat, when Joe
Patchen came in and under the whip
and hard push took the mile in
204A
The next heat was Patchens all the
way and the final. which took the race
in 203&, equalled the track record,
made in 1897 by Star Pointer in an ex-
hibition race with Gentry. After the
first heat Joe Patchen sold to l, with
BogaSh 4 to that he would get inside
Of the money
The unfinished race Of Tuesday, the
2.13 trot, was won by Peter the Great,
Malcolm Forbes 4-year-old, his fast
est mile being 2.OSA. Capt. Jack won
the 2.10 trOt after struggle The PIT
trot was unfinished, Dollade Wilkes
and Letah S. each taking a heat. The
summary:
THE OLD HICKORY-213 TROT-
PURSE 1925.
Peter the Great. b. H., by Pilot
Medium. Crite) ............. Sill
Charley Herr, br. h.. by Alfred
Frcd hohi blk. s.. iDickersonj Z IS
7 Noryet; 3; &. tWalkeD .........- 8 "a 2
Ed Lock, b. e., tMacDonaIdD :. 8 I
Queen Alfred, b. m. CLARK go. 5 s
B ! ,,Ili S r n. Ames) ...... 5s65
Piloteen b. m. (COnkln) Il. 10dr
Time. 30. 2.Osaa, 2O9I4 2ldis.
THE OLD GLORY-2,10 TROT-PURsE
S3075. I
Capt. Jack. blk. e.. by Black
Wilkes. Golden ............. III
McGregor, CKetcham1 ,..... 41s2
Dare Devil, blk. q. (Geers) !. s s
Alcldalia, b. m. tDore) 49,. 2 9 3
Clayton, b. h., tMcHenry) =. Z Z
Oakland Baron, br. 8, (ken-
ney) .......................... 6 6 6
Etle j.. b. m. (Speari ....... 8 5dr
Louise Mac, ch m. (Hudson) 8 4dr
Time, 2lrl2 2.09. 2.1Ula. 2091a 2n
THE PIONEER-2- MINUTE PACE
PURSE $1,000
Joe Patchen. blk. h., by Patchen
Wilkes, Dickerson) ........... III
Anaconda, b. g. by knight, (Mc-
Frank aqIIf Bogash b. H. IPayne;
Chehalis. blk. s., (O'NeiD ...... 3
br h., CMcCarthy) :. S
Time, 2Hsa 2.05. 2032i.
III TROT-PURSE 15O0-CUNFINISHED)
Dollade Wilkes, blk. m. by Guy
Wilkes. Qlyde) ................. /
Letah S, br. m, (kenney) ......
Pilot Evans, b. e, tSpears) ..
Farris, b. g, (Bowne) ......... "a
Whitney, b. g., CMacDonaldD $500. 5
pr. Pitzer, br h., tAmes) ....... s.
Iona. br. m, Payne) ........ 6 g
Myrtle Boy, blk. g., . ... IS
Time, 2.l2l4. 213
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THE OLD GLORY-2IO TROT-PURsf
THE PIONEER MINUTE PACE
PURSE, S200n

Joe Patchen. blk. h.. by Patchen
Wilkes, Dickerson) ........... II
Anaconda b. g, BY knight, (Mc-
merry ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. z
Frank Bogash, br. h.. Payne) .... 8 2
ChehaliS. blk. s.. CONeiD ... 4 s
Searchlight. br. h., (McCarthy) !. s 4
Time, 2.024. 2.05. 2.O32t.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

COLLATERAL LOAN co.
Opp. Cony House, Augusta.
AMI eodtf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-15
MANY PASSENGERS.
Heavy bookings Tor IinSr- Soon
tn lcaNS.

The following passengers are booked
for the san Francisco liners. sailing
within the next SIX days:
For san Francisco. on the steamer
Doric. sailing Saturday. March 18th
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. u IscnbcTE. Miss Wi
mans. Miss II. \. Wheeler. Miss l.. e.
Turner. q. NJ. Sanders. Dr. and Mrs.
= \. Renouf. Mr. and Mrs. \. u.
Wood. child aud maid. W. Walters.
Geo. O.. Winchester. Mrs. W. \. Ma
kec. Mr.. ands. ]. W. lee. the Misses
Kitchen ca. Mrs W. u. Bailey. Miss
VI. II. Bailey. Mr.. and Mrs. ". g.. Low
rey. Miss Agnes Lowrcy. Mrs. r. Mul-
ford. T. Hcnshaw and ~ifc. II. I. =.
Meyer. wife and two childrcn. Airs. =.
\. Lackcy. Mrs. \. :. knudscn. l. =
Grant. Miss Shultx. MrS. Schultz. Mr.
and Mrs. X. Tosawa. tao ehildrcn and
maid. Mr.. and Mrs. l. !. Lynn. Mrs
J. ]. Raby. NJ. l. Gcrstlc. n Y. Hecht
r. r. Hart
For san Francisco on th. Australia
sailing Tuesday. March :ist az p. N
A. l. Young. e. u. Hardin and ~iEs
=. X. Miller. II. n. HocstaadcF. =. RAY,
ner and wife. \. u. Owen and wifc. Mrs.
J. II. Schnack and two children. Mrs
ScrEt. Barr and child. Mr.. and Mrs. =
]. Lindsay. Mr. :. Hardin. Mrs. I.
Wight and two children. Geo. Compcrc
wife and child. NJ. GroSsman. II. :
Hardin and wite. v. Goidink. :. Burrill
Mr.. and Mrs. Meyers. W. u. Parson aad
wife. Misses Kitchen Cs1. Mr. Boomer
Mr.. McSsb. Miss Phillips. Mr. and Mrs
l. Phillips. II. u Hccht. VI. l.. Gcrstic
Mrs. Schultz. Miss Schultz. Mes. Boom,
er. Misses McNab ca. J. Mccarthy. J.
o'Brien. u. \. wideman. Chas. BoycC
v. G. Gray and wife.