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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

the Baptist church. on the east SIDE 81
the street. owned ny the county.
An order was passed recommending
and advising that tn, valuation Of the
Opera house b. fixed AT TIE present valu-
alton Of $4,000 for a term OF 10 years.
The special committee appointed til re-
port IN the ventilation Of the city build
ing reported that it had investigated tn>
building ana found thv attention paid To
this matter in the erection had been
grossly neglected. That the cost Of proper
ventilation wouid be too great u even b-
thought Of in the greater number IF
cases. Thoy thought possibly il might n.
wei to advise a fan system for the corri-
doris, the fans to he placed in the upper
hallway. As u the ventilation ~ thr
lookup, it was thought PERHAPS advisable
To ventilate by fan system. However.
as the lookup is now well improved over
lis old condition by the addition of the
deod1rizers it was thought perhaps i
would be well to let the mutter lay over
to the next city government. This action
advised by the committee was adopted by
the two branches.
owing to the lack Of understanding that
all have Of the health laws, after a long
discussion Of the powers ard rights of
the board Of health it was ordered that
the ctly solicitor bt asked to investigate
the health laws and report t. the city
government as to the purchase Of food
ana other supplies for the persons under
quarantine.
III joint convention Of the two
branches the following gentlemen We're
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
LAW COURT DECISION.

The law court has sustained the rul-
inss OF the presiding justice and the
jury's verdict. to which exceptions
We're taken in the Pcnobscot county
case IF Gertrude +. Jameson against
Dr. q. Gilmore Weld. Judge Savage's
rescript in the case is as follows:
Under n motion for a new trial on
The ground that theVerdict was against
evidence. the verdict will not be set
aside, unless it il. upon all the evil
dence. clearly wrong. 1t is not enough
that il may be wrong, or that the court
might have come to a different conclu-
sion. In this case it is considered by
the court that the evidence for the
plaintiff does not seem inherently i'm
probable, and. if believed, is sufficient
tn sustain the verdict.
In u case Of malpractice to an arm
whore il is claimed that the present
condition IF tine arm is due TO the want
If care or skill on the part Of the de
PENDANT, it is within the discretion of
the presiding justice to permit the arm
to be exhibited to the jury. although
the defendant may claim the present
condition Of the arm is due to some
other cause. 1t is within the discretion
Of presiding justice to admit in evil
dence an Xray photograph. whether it
is sufficiently verified. whether it APP
pears to be fairly representative Of the
object portrayed. and whether it may
be useful to the jury. are preliminary
questions addressed to him. and his de-
termination thereon is not open to cx
ceptions.
ii Il presiding Justice in His charge. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

County Attorney Small Of SkoWhc
gan. was III the city. Thursday. He
says there is no doubt of the sanity of
Horace Parkman, who is charged with
the burning Of the Shepherd cottage.
He considers him more as crank
The circumstdntial evidence is very
strong against him. His shoes, with
the several peculiarities noticed. fit the
tracks seen in the snow on the night Of
the fire. 1t has developed, Mr.. Small
said that Parkman has said
that If it had not been for the
building of the Shepherd cottage he
could have sold his, and il II thought
that this was the motive for the burn
ing. 1t is understood that II. NJ. Heath
Of this city. will defend Parkman, and
that the case will be contested on its
merits, without the plea Of insanity be
ing entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Annie L. CAN of Richmond, was
| in the city, Thursday.
| Samuel r. Hersom of Oakland, was
in the city on business, Thursday.
]. N. Gilman Of Rutland, VT, was
among the citys callers, Thursday.
T. A. Millett of Mechanic Falls, was
in the city on business, Thursday.
Henry c. Doughty of Gray, spent a
part of the day in the city, Thursday.
Herbert f. Morris of Wayne, gave
the city a short business call, Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Jewett of South
Norridgewock, are in the city visiting
relatives.
a. X. Butler of Skowhegan, called
upon Augusta friends for brief time.
Thursday.
Hon. S. NJ. Carter of Lewiston, was
in the city on business at the. State
House, Thursday.
j. w. Manson of Pittsfeld, was
among the visiting attorneys in Au-
gusta, Thursday.
Miss Elizabeth Gerrish of the Cony
High school, attended the grand opera
in Portland, Thursday evening.
r. j. Phillips went to Portland
Thursday morning, to be present at the
meeting of the Maine Polo League as
the representative of Gardiner
Frederick l.. Fosg, Frank McNichol
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Boyd, Misses
Edith Fuller, Lena Bean, Christine
Fogg and Alice Macomber, G. F.
Halves. +. c. Coyne and others attend
ed the grand opera, last night, at Port
land.
DR.. A. w. Harris, president Of the
University of Maine, passed through
the city, Wednesday night. for Phila-
delphia, called there by the death If
his father. Or. Harris was accom-
panied by Mrs Harris and Master
Harris and will remain in Philadelphia
TIL the close of the holiday recess at
the college.
Mrs. Pcrsis NJ. Martin Of Augusta. is
the guest Of Mrs. Charles NJ. Rice Of
Spring street. Mrs Martin Il presi-
dent of the china Decorators club If
Augusta. ana has been recently Adj
mitt q to active membership in the
Portland China Decorators club. in
which sh" has held honorary member
ship for some time.-Portland Express. |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
WHAT DO THE CHuLDrEy Dn1xx /.

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you
,rled the new food drink called GRAIN
.? 1t is delicious and nourishing ana
takes the place OF coffee The more
Grain o You give the children the more
TENS GrainO is made Of pure grains.
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee bur costs
about 4 as much. All grocers sell it. 49,
and &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

-AIg UsId, NC, DtC. II, 1883.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Coun-
Gil of Augusta:
l have the honor to submit herewith a
statement of the expense account for the
nine months ending November 49, 1899 to-
gether with a statement of other several
accounts for the same nine months
To the ''eXpenGe' column of the ex-
pense account should be added the
amounts corresponding of roll accounts
No. y. summary Of which is herewith
submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
Z. E. PARKMAN, City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
AmuSements,
PADEREWSKI,

Only Recital. City Hall, Portland.
Wednesday afternoon. Jan. ;. Reserved
seats, $50 ana 200. Admission. $l.00. On
sale at NJ. Steinert Sons Co. 81 Congress
St. Half fare on all railroads to all hold
ing 'Paderewski'' tickets. Telephone 1l9
does, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

Principal cook and the Cony High
school teachers Will give 4 reception to
the pupils of thr school, this evening,
at Golden Cross hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

Tile Now York Bargain stores win
dlus are very catchy, particularly the
doll and jc\.ully displays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

Yes. the women are getting quite eX
cited over that sewing machine con-
test in Buckley & Goodrichs. If YOU
possess any voting tickets you have no
use for. remember the saying. He
that hath. to him shall be given: and
he that hath not. from him shall be
taken that which he hath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

In view Of the fact that the attend
ance of Changers, next, Week, promises
to be unusually large. private families
and boarding houses willing to receive
parties for the session are requested
to send their names, number Of rooms
and rates to DR.. G. NJ. TWitchell, for tn
use of the entertainment committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
NOTICE.

Whereas my daughter. Jennie Routh.
has loft my home ana protection, / here
by forbid anyone harboring or trusting
her on my account as | shall pay no bills
Of hor contracting or collect any Of her
wages JOSEPH Y ROUTH.
decl5. dts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
REPORT OF THE CITY AUDITOR.

Augusta, Me, Dec. II, 1889.
rable Mayor and City Coun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
CIR e a. r.
Voting Contest
AT
The Peoples Store

on the beautiful desk cabinet sewing
machine.
Following j., a list Of the ladies' who
have ten votes ur more:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

$Sl9,25s.l3 sSls,25s.l3 Sl25,Sn.e6 $l2oSn.2j
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
FINANCIAL.
BULLS AND BEARS.
Tennessee Coal and Iron Went Up
to 1903 Today.
Bull Sentiment Revived After The HOLIDAY.
Railroads Finn

Wall Street, Sept. 5.--There was a
fairly confident taking hold of the mar
ket in certain of its special features to-
day indicating that the bull spirit was.
u anything. refreshened by the holiday.
Tennessee Coal and Iron resumed its
habit of first-of-tlle week rise climb
ing through Its old high figure, par and
going 10 los. American Tobacco was
similarly affected for couple Of points
above Saturdays close. rising to l31.
Northwestern was again the railroad
feature. opening at ITS Saturday clos
ing figure, 167. and rising above III.
New York Central and New Jersey
Central wer both strong and more ac-
tive than they have recently been.
The Changers wire maintained In
sympathy. although not displaying
much activity. The Pacifics were all
active and recovered a part of their
losses OF last week. Union Pacific maxi
ing a new high figure for this move
ment ASA.
New York Gas went TO 1914, complet-
ing an elghteen-polnt rise since the re-
duction OF its dividend induced unwary
traders to sell II short.
Federal Steel recovered most or its
loss, going back 10 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
STOPPED TRIAL IN COURT.
Mob Of Regulators Comp,l a Mormon Elder 10
Withdraw CHARGE of Assault

Chattanooga, Sept. 5.-A mounted
armed mob of some 20 men took charge
| OF a court, sheriff and litigants yester-
day at Johns Springs. Va. by main
force put stop TO the proceedings. For
a time a wholesale lynching appeared
Inevitable.
Elder Joseph T.. Wuflin, a Mormon.
was murderously assaulted some nights
ago from ambush. brutaily beaten with
clubs and kicked while unconscious on
the ground. Flemming Ridley. white
former was arrested as a leader i'm the
attack on the charge of assault with
intent TO murder. He was arraigned
Tor trial yesterday. and soon after
horsemen surrounded the court house
and detailed committee to notify the
court that the proceedings must stop. 4
second committee OF determined regu-
lators took charge of Elder Wuffln and
threatened TO lynch him unless he
agreed 60 withdraw the prosecution and
leave the country. Fearing they would
carry their threats into execution he
withdrew the case.
The prisoner had been liberated bv
the mob. Wuffin remarked that thero
was no Justice in Virginia whereupon
members OF the mob replied mo law
Tor Mormons except To XIII them"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
RESERVES HAVE NOT
BEEN CALLED OUT.
So Say Officials at British War
OffiCe--In Army Circles War is
Regarded as Inevitable.

London, Sept. 5.-The latest news re
ceived in this city from various point
an South Africa is vague and contra
uictory- Nothing more is known re
garding the status OF the negotiation,
between Great Britain and the Trans.
Naal than what was learned yesterday
The. officials OF the British war office
have been called out or that any steps
have been taken to that end.
The afternoon newspapers follow the
lead OF the morning papers In taking
an extremely grave view OF the stun
tion. although the war office denial
somewhat tends TO allay the wildly
alarmist reports current late last nighl
The Boer organ here the Standard a.
Diggers News today printed "A dispatch
from Pretoria, saying that the tension
there was apparently less severe and
tnat IL was believed arrangements for
the proposed conference at Cape Town
would be completed. although Presi-
dent Kruger of the TransVaal Repub-
lie was unlikely TO attend.
The opinion OF those who regard the
beginning of a war between Great Brit
ain and the Transvall as only a matter
OF short time Is voiced by the st
James Gazette, which says today:
The news concerning the crisis is
very grave. We learn that three more
Infantry brigades have been ordered 10
Cape Colony including the Gordons. of
Dargai fame. one battalion OF the
Highland Light Infantry who fought
in Crete the second battalion of the
Black Watch and the second battalion
OF the Cameonians. These regiments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
DYNAMITE FOR A PREACHER.
The ReL Mr. Peters Church and Rcuss Almost
DESTROYED by an EXPLOSION.

indianapolis. Ind, Sept. 5-The Rev,
M. l.. Peters. pastor OF the Lutheran
church at Lopez. arshall county. has
been carrying on a war against the sa :
looms in that village for several weeks.
and there have been frequent threats
against him in consequence. early this
morning tn village was awakened by
an explosion. and when the residents
turntd out OF their homes the pastors =
resid nee. and the church nearby were
.ound 10 nave been almost demolished
by dynamite. Mrs. Peters was 80 bad
~ frightened that she is completely
proStrated. and Tor time her life was
oespairei or O one else was injured.
~ is believed that the dynamite was
usd by PERSONS offended by Mr.. Peters
crusade against saloons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Some Creditors File Petition Against
Blake & Merchant.
Claim Of One Petitioner Amounts TO So.
Firm Previously Assigned.

March Brothers. Pierce & Co.. Hay-
don. Anderson & Perry. and Russell
SNOW q Davis Company. all OF Boston
have filed creditors petition. asking
that Warren c. Blake and S. Erastus
Mercahnt, co-partners doing business
under the Arm name OF Blake & Mer-
chant OF Providence. be declared bank
rupts.
The sums claimed by the creditors M
their petition are as follows: March
Brothers. Pierce & Co.. $96375; Hayden
Anderson & Merry, s526.25. Russell
Snow a. Davis Company. 49, Citation
was issued on the petition ordering the
Defendant TO appear in court on Sep
tember 16.
"A short time ago the firm OF Blake e
Merchant made am assignment to Har.
ry G.. Curtis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05

There Is more Catarrh I'm this sac,,o,
Of the country than an other discasan
put together. and until the last fe,v
years was supposed 10 be incurable. For
a a local disease. and prescribod io..,
remedies and by constantly roiii,,,
cure with local treatment. pronop, " "
u incurable. Science has proven ca.
iarrh 60 be y constitutional dieaare ~,
therefore requires cnnsti ,ufiouai 80.
mtnt. Halls Catarrh Cure m,,,,s''
utrrd by r. Y Cheuoy a - r.
ohio. is ~. only constitutional rr,. 80,
the market. ~ is taken in.errsii,. ~,
doses from 10 dropa 90 "a teastr",,r,,, =,
acts directly on the blood ana n,,,' ~
aul faces of the sVsteuf rbev ~. .
huu'red dollars for amy case n f.i,s ~
cure. send for circulars ana tesi.,,,
uirir. Address =. =. CHENEY a. -
Toledo. -.
Sold hv dru0rsts. 1se
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
COLUMBIA
LEADING
AGAIN.
New and Old Cup Defenders
Having Another Race Off
Newport in Good Breeze.

Bateman's Point, Sept. 5.-Once again
the Columbia and Defender came out
OF the harbor for a race. although to-
| DAYS event could hardly be called a
contest for supremacy as that matter
had already been more than definitely
settled i'm the Columbia's favor. stu
rhera was considerable interest i'm to-
DAYS affair and not few steam yachts
with many guests aboard were cius-
tered about the hghtshp waiting FOR
the start. notwithstanding the counter
attraction OF the horse show at the
Casino
The Columbia arrived at the llghtshp
m l.s5 and the Defender a few min
utes after. The wind was Ilen fsNn/the
southwest blowing fully 10 knols an
hour.
The preliminary gun was fred at 2:iO.
the preparatory at 2:l5 and the start
ing gun at 2:20. The Defender was first
over the line apparently at 2:2O:2O ana
the Columbia about fifteen seconds Ia
ter Both boats went over under main
sail. club topsail, stay sail, jib and
baby jib topsail going off on the star
board tack TO port and within min
ute tackled again 20 starboard, this time
with the Defender on the COlumbiaS =
weather bow.The Columbia's new main
sail seemed 10 iii very well indeed.
The boats made a mile tack TO star
board. during which the Columbia ran
through the Defenders lee and ranged
ahead, but did not succeed in getting the
windward position. as at 2:30 the De-
fender tackled 10 port and stood toward
Point Judith.
The Columbia then followed suit and
at once began to draw up ON her rival.
The wind that this time was fresh from
the southwest. blowing about II knots.
COLUM BIA TAKES LEAD.
Within tvtnty minutes after the
start the Columbia had passe, the De-
fender 10 windward and had taken the
lead. Both boats. however were going
very fast, as they stood toward Point
Judith on the port tack.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
Ccnsun.pelon Cured.

BROUGHT BACK FKOM TIE GRAVE.
Last November Mr.. Joseph James
FAINTER, Of SIS w. Pearl ST., Indianapo
lis, Ind, was at death S door with quick
consumption. Wasted to a skeleton.
his lungs mass of liberation; his
death was hourly awaited by his doctor
and family. He was kept in constan.
stupor with opium. A friend. thinking
10 relieve bis terrible cough, gave linn a
bottle Of Brazilian Balm. Seeing its
wonderful effect, the doctor advised its
continued use. Mr.. James soon after
dismissed his doctor, and depended
on the Balm aione. His recovery was
rapid and complete, and in February he
returned TO work. His lungs are sound,
and his weight greater than at any time
in his life. His recovery is regarded as
almost a miracle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
PERHAPS A DOUBLE MURDER.


Waterbury Conn. Sept. 5.-Fout
men strangers there. drove to Bantam,
Lake lAtrhheld. in a iumber-b box was.
on yesterday afternoon.
Ih'y went sailing on the lake. Two Of
them feii or were thrown overheard AMI
were iroWneu
The other two seemed ~, mob, a..
Ioit 90 fafe those strureliofr ln ~ SIS.
Ter but nt orrr turned thalr bnaf 4, ti,.
POINT ON shore whrle their ,ysno,
stoed jumpei intp The wagon ana bnr.
fieiiy drove away.
i1f r'trfrcncn Us as yet surrounded
~ extreme mystery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
Fire IN a Tenement hOuss.

The alarm OF fire from box 395. at
about 230 o'clock this afternoon, was
Tor blaze i'm six-tenement house. l73
Chalkstone avenue, occupied by He
brew families. The fire originated i'm the
attic on the fourth floor and was prin-
cipally confined to the roof, although
quite n Tot OF clothing was destroyed.
The building belonged TO Simon Sa-
porvitch and the attic was occupied by
Samuel Kaufmann The entire loss
would not exceed $50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
COMMA BAcIrLus.

In consumption beware OF cough mix
lures AMI prescriptions that contain
opium. Opium paralizes the nerves,
and gives the comma bacillus a good
chance 10 destroy the lungs. 1t is
always fatal. Brazilian Balm does nos
contain trace Of any opiate, but stimu.
lates the nerves with new life aud power,
destroys ths microbe, and restores all
that Is left of the diseased lungs to q
sound and healthy state which no other
remedy has ever been known TO accom-.
p.ish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF an execution issued from
the district court of the eth judicial
District holden at East Providence
within and for said district on the 18th
day OF August. A. d. 1899. and return
able To said court ON the 30th day OF
November 1899. Fred Girard OF East
Providence WAS plaintiff and Philip G.
Burr was defendant. VIII be sold ~
Public Auction on the 10th das' of Sep-
temher. 1899 at $50 o'clock y. m. I'm the
yard ~ The properly of the plaintiff
at the iifst house beyond MoOrcs cur-
neIs going eaSt.One large drstght horse
one single horse. icc wagon and one
heavy harness
Levied on This 9Th day Of September.
4. d.. 1899. az $3.50 o'clock. y. NJ and
viii be sold to satisfy said execution II
sufficient.
JOHN T. RNBRfTT.
Deputy sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
GOT
THE
GRIP?

The sudden Epidemic of
Grip has startled the country.
The doctors confess they have
40 sure Cure for it. and this
is seen to be true in the sud-
den death of Garcia and Ex.
Senator Br:ce and the alarm.
ing increase in the death rate.
But no one need De alarm.
ed. There is a sure cure-a
perfect antidote. 1t has had
IS years test in thousands of
cases and never failed That
remedy is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05

! are under orders to be ready 10 leave
] at "A hours notice. The officers and men
are delighted al the prospect OF active
service.
"In service circles war is considered
absolutely certain. The admiralty have
a number OF transports ready to convey
troops 90 Cape Colony. The Beers.
while procrasIinating in regard to their
reply, have been making every prep-
aration for war and are contemplating
raiding the Natal frontier. Lalngs
Neck. which is the sole route from the
Transvaal 20 Natal is. undefended
capetown dispatches say that the Az
r1kander papers print what purports In
be a semi -oiiicial account accounf OF
the recent pour parlers. But as these
credit Mf. COnyham Green. the British
agent In the South African republic.
with saying that Great Britain is Will
ing TO abandon the QUESTION of British
suzeralnty II the proposals made at the
Bloemfontaine conference by Sir Alfred
Miner, the governor OF Cape Colony
and British high commissioner OF South
Africa, shall be accepted. they are not
credited either at Cape Colony or here.
Capetown. Sept. 5.-Arranrements
are being completed for safe guarding
telegraphic communications with the
Cape in case OF war between Great
Britain and the Transvaal.
Refugees TO the number OF 147 have
arrived here
"A million cartridges have been for
warded To Pietermaritzburr. capital OF
the British territory Of Natal.
Many Dutch farmers are leaving Be-
chauanaland for the purpose OF lOrm-
ing laager acros sthe frontier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05

fation for himself and officers Of the
regiment TO attend the reception ten
dered 90 them on Frsday evening next.
from TO Q D. m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
RECEPTION TO the 18TH.

Continued from Page One)
The general orders issued by Gov.
Dyer this morning are as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
Reported for the News by Il. j..
might d Co., Banigan building:

Per 1000 shares.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05

The city of Provijcncc VIII 10 IT, part
fcrF1r'fs The reception of the REGIMENT
~ furnirh'nr two bands Of music ana
niso by providing such convenient as
nov ~ e,led ht the Dexter Training
rr',rfHI
1Inrcf R1ker this afternoon. re-
reitrl d'sp1ffh y from Col Plrc com.
r'1u1'n1 ibo 2sih nczimpnf r-nfted
k-et~~ foiontsess, accepting the invi-