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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-23
Residence Sites
AT MANOA
FOR SALE.

HAVING PURCHASED 4 TRACT
of the finest land in Manoa for resi-
dence sites, l will now receive april
cations from parties desiring TO pur-
chase.
These lots are Immediately in front
of the residence of H. E. Cooper, Esq,
and command a grand view Of Manoa
Valley and the picturesque country 10
Diamond Head.
There are 10 lots in series, front
ing on the west, or main, Manoa road,
and 5 facing on Liholiho street.
The lots are each 100 feet wide and
from 16O to 2S6 feet deep. Government
water main laid past the lots on West
Manoa road.
Early applications necessary. Mar
of the property and all Information IL
regard to terms of purchase, ETC., al
my office.
Terms-One-third cash, balance IL
one and two years at per cent.
Early application necessary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-23
MAJOR MARCHAND.

PARIS Aug. 9.-The Evenement to-
dav says it understands that Major
Narchand has been offered the post OF
Governor of the French settlement on
tho Somali coast and Envoy EXtraor-
binary to King Menelik of Abyssln1a.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-23
What is LaXatiDe?

LAXATIVE IS NOTHING BUT THE
tionable taste removed by our new
process. LAXATIVE is as pleasant to
take as honey. Children like it. No
trouble 10 get them to take it. It con-
tains neither opium, morphine, nor
other narcotic substances. 1t relieves
teething troubles, cures constipation
and flatulency; it assimilates the food
regulates the stomach and bowels, Civ
ing healthy and natural sleep.-The
Children's Panacea - the Mothers
Friend.
Prepared only by. the Western
Chemical Co, Chicago, Ills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
Disease Again Breaks Out-Ten Gases
Under Treatment-One Death

The diphtheria epidemic at Lisbon
Falls has again broken out with in
creased severity, and 10 cases We're re
ported under treatment, Wednesday
Nearly all the cases are in the vicinity
Of the Sand Hill district. where the
first case appeared and where the
school must have been quite thorough
ly exposed before the nature of the dis
temper was discovered
But one recent case has proved ia
tai Saturday night, a doctor was call
err was called for Mrs. OctaVia Bar
bour of Barker street, who had been i'll
for several days. She was found IL
be i'll with malignant diphtheria, and
she died. early Sunday morning. Her
age was IS years. She was formerly
Mrs. Harrison Jaquith of Albion, Ken
nebec county. Her old friends and ac-
quaintances will regret to learn of her
sad death. She was buried the same
forenoon in Hillside cemetery. She
leaves a husband. two sons. Horace ].
Jaquith, who lives in Durham. and
George Jaquith, who is in the West,
and a daughter. Mrs. Linwood of AL
bion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
ARE you THIS PERSON7

Have you given up all hope Of being
cured of chronic disease or weakness
Are your nerves unstrung and your blood
thin and vitiated? Are YOU unable to
Sleep Are you as tired in the morning
as at NIGHT? Do You have dyspepsia or
trouble with your kidneys or liver? If
you have any or all of these sympt
consult DR. Greene. the eminent special
list. who is known all over the world as
the discoverer of DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy. DR.. Greenes Of
flee is "a Temple Place, Boston. Mass.
and he may be consulted free of charge
personally or by letter. His long expe-
rience enables him to diagnose diseases
with accuracy. and he has the medicines
which certainly cure. 1t will cost You
nothing to call upon Dr. Greene. or write
him a letter. and you certainly have M
need to continue to suffer when such an
opportunity is offered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
BOUND OVER FOR LARCENY.

Tuesday afternoon, Nelson G. Burn
ham of the locality known as long
woods between Bridgton and Naples
was arrested in Bridgton village on the
charge of breaking and entering a hous5
in that vicinity and stealing therefron
quantities of paint. oil. nails. etc. The
charge was brought by d. +. x c. i
Dayhuff & Son of Portland. who ha.,
are making over the old house into z
handsome summer residence. The case
was tried before Justice Corliss. who
found probable cause and the prisoner
was bound over in $500 to the January
term of superior court. Being unable I,
obtain bail, he was taken to Portland
"Wednesday. and lodged in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

If Augusta had only begun years
ago on her series of permanent i'm
provements, instead of wasting 50
much money on the little temporary
repairs To sidewalks. sewers and
streets, what a beautiful city we would
have had" remarked man. Wednes-
day. Il am glad to see that something
is being done toward a plan of i'm
provement that though il will take
years to carry it out. will be good
when all is completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

'cution at the Gorham Normal school
,arrived home, Wednesday evening.
Miss Sadie Linniken of Thomaston
has arrived in Augusta to take up a
position as stenographer at Vickery &
Hills.
| S. r. Harris of Orono. was the guest
Of his sister. Mrs K. f. Bond.
Wednesday, while upon his way to
| Boston.
| Daniel Weber of the American Ex-
press Company. was in the city.
! Wednesday. while upon his way to
Lewiston.
Miss Elizabeth Gerrish Of the Cony
High school faculty, went to her home
in Lewiston, Wednesday afternoon, for
a few days visit.
Walter X. Clarke of Bangor. was in
the city several hours, Wednesday,.
while upon his return home from a
trip to Brunswick
Lester Purinton Of the Rowdoin
Medical School was in the city.
Wednesday. the guest of his father.
Hon. N. S. Purinton.
c. r. Whitwell and Tom Teal. ad-
vance agents for Hi Henry's Minstreis.
Were in town. Wednesday. in the in
terests of their show
William Barrows of the Maine State
College, and Willis Barrows of Bow
dom. arrived in the city, Wednesday
afternoon, to pass the holidays.
Mrs. May Laughton. Miss Stella Col
Inns and Miss Rosa Singless of Lewis
ton are in the. city, the guests of Mrs
Clarence Cram on Child street
Grant Pierce Of BowdOin College, was
in the city Wednesday. calling on
friends previous to leaving. in the
afternoon. for his home in Fairfield
Harry Hopkins left. Wednesday
afternoon. for Boston where he will
have charge of the cigar counter at the
new Hotel Gould which will open, Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Sheldon ana
daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Saw
telie went to Sidney, Wednesday after
noon. to pass Thanksgiving with rela-
tives.
Arthur l.. Brown went to Vassalboro
Wednesday afternoon. to assist Mrs.
Brown in the production that she man
aged at the Catholic fair there last
evening.
Henry G. Newhall was in the city a
short time. Wednesday, on his way
from Philips Exeter to his home in
Fairfield. where he will spend his
Thanksgiving vacation.
Holman F. Day of the Lewiston
Journal, was on Augustus streets.
Wednesday afternoon. while upon his
way to partake of the festive turkey
with his parents in Nassalboro
General X. r. Shepherd Of Skowhe-
gan, and Hon. G. S. Pearl of Bangor.
members of the board of trustees of
the Maine Insane hospital. returned to
their home. Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Oramandal Smith. who has been
in the city, the past few days. in con
nection with her duties on the board Of
trustees of the Maine Insane hospital
returned to her home in Litchfield.
Wednesday.
Miss Carrie Mckinney. principal of
the Augusta branch of the Shaw Bust
ness College. will leave. this morning.
for Worcester, Mass. where she will
attend the Eastern Commercial Teach
ers' Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fitch and little
daughter are spending Thanksgiving
with friends in the city. Mr.. Fitch has
just returned from Alaska and gives
some very interesting accounts of his
experiences there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The woman or girl who wants that
elegant sewing machine which Buckley
& Goodrich are to give away had bet
ter be awake. There are several way S
of obtaining the tickets. as many peo
pie take the tickets with no intention
of trying fo. the prize themselves. 1t
may be they have a friend they are
keeping them for and then again many
take the tickets with no one in view to
whom to give them. When Il great
voting contest is on at a fair the con-
testants canvass, not only friends. but
strangers for votes. In this case the
canvass for tickets is much easier for
the tickets cost the person receiving
them nothing. and they readily give
them away to the one who first asks
for them. providing. of course. they
are not keeping them for Themselves
or for a friend. This suggestion is
free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

Sergeant p. G. Sexton and Ptivat"
O'Connor of the United States Arsenal
of this city. left, Wednesday morning
for Washington. having in charge
Private Joseph Higgenson. who IS SUI
faring from an attack of mental de-
rangement. He will be taken to the
insane hospital in Washington Inc
patient was not violent at all, and 1t Is
boped that the attack may prove only
,a,,norary and that he may rapidly re-
coyer under treatment at the hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
STRUCK BY TRAIN.

Thomas Thibeauit of Lewiston. aged Sc
was struck by Grand Trunk train 81
the bridge between Lewiston and Auburn
Wednesday afternoon.
He is supposed to have been hit by the
underworld of the cars after the engine
and tender had left the train and pulled
into Lewiston. He was found upon the
sleepers after the train passed by. II,
had two or three cuts and bruises on tbs
head.
1t was thought that his injuries were
not serious. He was taken to the Auburn
side of the river and later carried to the
Lewiston police station.
The engineer and tiremen do not remeG
Der of seeing the man as they crossed
the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
SENT TO REFORM SCHOOL

Floy Driscoll of Auburn, was taken /"
the State Reform School, Tuesday. He
has had the reputation of being one Of
the worst boys in the city and has given
the police more trouble than any other
boy. He has been in the custody Of the
officers time and time again for one thing
or another. His principal offence, how
ever, has been truancy from school. 1t Us
to be hoped that a few years in the State
Reform School will bring about change
in his career 1t has been in Difference To
the wishes OF his parents that this step
has been so long delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

c. F. Dunlap of Portland. the State
agent of the Preferred Accident In
Surance Co, was in the city, Wednes-
day. Mr.. Dunlap is telling very nicely,
thank you, over the fact that the
Maine agency did the largest business
of any of the company's agencies in the
United States for October. This
of its health policies in the State since
April 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

Among other pretty things that some
of the young ladies can show as col
lection, are those of crests and letter
has trademark. some Of which are
very elaborate Then there are dozens
of friends who write on paper with
some sort of a monogram or something
of the sort. Quite collection has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

DIR. Martin was called to attend John
w. Sykes. Wednesday, and found MIN
suffering from a fractured arm. The
fracture was reduced and the pattern
IS now doing we'll Mr.. Sykes went gu,
of the back door of the house where he
was staying. Tuesday night, ano
Slipping on the steps. put out his hand
to save himself and one of the bones o.
The forearm was broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
Calendar
for19OO

II You hav, VIZ rdercu your caleraars fer ITO call
and sec our salnpes We Show vou samples OF he
latest styles, and prices below hat YOU would
expect to pay for the beautiful designs Haf-tone
three color and engraved work One CT or rrettiest
engraved designs shows the graceful Columbia in
sparkling brvcze and under full sail, ~1 many Of the
finest art studies an floral designs, hat viii pay the
trader aec upou tl'c walls ii the Offices or homes
OF the people Cal he Jourl. Office and leave your
order Your calendars may Le deiv red early
kENNEBEC JOURNAL OFFICE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN
o? Ii is delicious and nourishing ami
takes the place of coffee. The more
Grain-O you give the children the more
health YOU distribute through their sys-
TENS GrainO is made of pure grains.
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee but costs
about Il as much. All grocers sell it. 15c.
and Csc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

do YOU keep beans?" asked a long
and hungry looking individual as ne
entered a restaurant in the city, the
other day. Yes" replied the genial
PROPRIETOR. Well" said the country
man as he walked away, they are Il
good thing to have in these days when
they are so high" The Augusta res
taurantcur didn't say a word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

Wood was selling in the public mar
ket, Wednesday, for 81 a cord. The
wood dealers. however, We're saying
that the price would be up before the
winter is through. to about IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The trains had an unusually heavy
load. even for the holidays, all day,
Wednesday. and the most common
question was Where do you eat this
year," There was the usual number of
students going both ways to their
homes. and one West Point uniform
was seen in the afternoon. 1t was .
pleasure to watch the crowds coming
happy in their anticipations of a happy
day and one of mothers own dinners
at the old home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The Lad .es' Aid Society of the Metho-
dist church W II held sale Of useful and
fancy articles at the vestry on the af-
cember A. The programme of the even
ing's entertainment will be later an
nounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The parties that have engaged tables
at the hotels of the city are exceeding
ly numerous. which shows that few
at least are not going to their homes
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The members of Co. F, are talking
ball outfit in their armory. They be-
lieve they could have a great deal of
sport there. and by having something
of the sort could on drill nights secure
a better attendance. possibly, by 50
doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

"A tramp made a novel request at
my door not long ago. said a man.
yesterday. He came up and calling
me to the door said, L need shirt
and l am not at all particular about
the color favored him with one that
| had cast aside a few days before"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

"The support that pair Of legglns
gives the leg and ankles cannot be es-
timated until one tries Them said a
sportsman. Wednesday afternoon.
speaking of the leggins that the Ma
tional Guard has adopted. In a long
tramp one finds them to be almost in
diSnenSable.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

the busiest. Wednesday evening, deal
ing out groceries to the mill people
The rafting quarters We're crowded to
and their friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The Della Collcs came up from Gar
diner. Wednesday, with a large load of
cement that it could not bring up,
Tuesday. This was the last visit of
the steamer to Augusta, this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The students of the University OF
Maine held an Indignation meeting
last night" said William Barrows
Wednesday afternoon, and they voted
that they would stop hazing in the
future There has been a great deal of
it. this year, over there in one form
and another. and now they have taken
have decided not to do any more of it.
1t will probably go hard with the boys
caught breaking the unwritten law
though it will possibly be done by some
mischievous ones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The Hustler" has arranged so that
every one of his employees will not
have to purchase the festive bird. to-
day. He has presented each one OF
them with turkey of generous pro
portions. 50 that the bones can be
picked for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

Miss Partridge's kindergarten closed
Wednesday. for the Thanksgiving va
cation. 1t will not reopen until the
city schools resume their sessions
Thus far in the kindergarten there has
been no illness and the term has been
q successful one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The dates of the Chizzle Wizzle fair
have been set for January and 5.
Everything is progressing favorably.
and the fair promises to be one IF the
best ever given by the High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

st. Marks has Il service, this morn
ing at 1890. while a union service will
be held, this evening at 100 in the Con-
gregational church. with an address by
Rev f. S. Stackpole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

A rumor that for the time seemed
well defined was received in Augusta,
Wednesday evening, to the effect that
the Dummy" had struck a team at
one of the crossings in South Gardiner.
killing man. one of the occupants of
the team This seemed to be correct
as the telephone messages exchang-
cd between Gardiner and Augusta con-
tanned almost the entire particulars
but the mans name who was alleged
to have been killed. However, the
rumor could not be verified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
PROPOSALS F0a WOOD.
OFFICE OF ER.Sl.ER DF THE
POOH

OFFICE OF o. El-..EK Of THE
POOH.
Augusta Me, Nov. 20, 1893
Sealed proposals will he received until
Ii o'clock, December 5th for 60 cords
green hard wood. with privilege III I'M
creasing one third, mostly split free fror,
small and crooked limbs and OF the bo-t
merchantable quality. preferably 70 *
cubic feet to the cord and cut in lengths
of four feet; to be delivered q the aims
house.
Right to reject any and \. bids is re-
served. @. A. ROBERT
Oversecr o. tul Poor,
nov21, dtodate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

There was a grand influx of sons OF
Augusta to their homes from the col
leges. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
I.'ENVOI.

Thus Providence with kind intent
Makes us do good by accident.
Chicago Times Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

Court Capital, /. o. F.. had dance,
Wednesday evening. in Meonian hall
at which there was very large at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

The Cony High school is closed for
four days. 1t will open again. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

No turkey graced the parsons board,
But in Il grateful way
one family blessed. a friend unguessed
On that Thanksgiving day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30
DIPHTHERIA AT LISBON FALL

Lung Kuro is a sure relief for asthma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-30

Number and name he quite forgot,
The boy ran off with speed:
The parsons mind. to muse inclined.
Had failed him at his need.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-10
IN REMOTE PLACES.

Footlights on the stage were first
used in Italy. Garrick was The first to
use them on the English stage in 1865.
The -Ainu women in Japan tattoo
their faces to give them The appearance
OF men with whiskers.
y vieyard on the Mosclle which con
tanned only one acre of ground recent.
" sold for $4,000. which IS the high.
est price ever paid for viac land in the
MoscIle territory or probably in the
whole Rhine district.
The better class of russians Eecr
their houses at almost fever heat dur
ing the winter. The result is that many
of the occupants are susceptible TO
chiils. and ever in summer have TO wear
heavy garments.
Africa is the most elevated of all the
continents. 1t is the continent of pint.
caus." The great tablcland IN the
south has Il near altitude of over 3.jJ3
feet; tie wide tableland on the north
has an average elevation OF about 1,30C
feet.
y peculiar way of committing sui.
eide is practiced by the African tribes
who dwell near Lake Nyassa. When q
Respondent tr:besman tires of life he
wadrs into the lake and patiently waits
until an alligator approaches Kim with
open mouth and swallows him.
The car is not less careful OF his life
than his predecessors. but he adopts
different methods for safeguarding
himself. Instead OF having three trains
ready when he is going On Il journey,
and leaving the anarchists to guess
which trail. is conveying him. as his IA
Their did, he simply allows no one &c
know his plans. The route is published,
but he never keeps to il.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-10
SONG OF The SHIRT WAIST.
1t Arises When the Airy, Fairy Fla.
vOrite OF the Ladies Makes
Jts Appearances.

Fark. the pipes Of Pan are p:eajing-like
a sweetheart lntercedinC-In behalf OF lazy
fellows nowcdays-Tor the proud and paint
Ell -uiip-and the meek and minted julep-
are a-bloom again along lies arid ways,
Nes, = works i chaps un,oading-when he
knows that natures wooing-irom the up
lands and the lowlands and the meres-
" hen the nOOntIde g!ows in splendor-when
the nights are soft and tender-aId the cap
tiratIEg shirt waist reappears,
When the iiverpad Is writing-and the
hly-pad Is fitting on the breeze be-
d!mp.ed bosom OF the pool-When the ripe
red rose comes pleasing-and the ripe red
nose stops sneezlng-and the little boys play
hockey from the school.
Il * lawful 10 be lazy-when each dear,
o.d-tashi0nedd a.sy-breathes message from
the fragrant ycSter years-N hen the fields
are sweet with c.over-and (be still my
hearth moreover-when tine airy, fairy shirt
waist ~reappearS,
When the violet blossoms happy-on the
c%oatlct Of the cappie-When we hustle out
the old mosquito bar-When the tipsy holds
wasSai.-in his honeysuckle ~castle-when
the troubaiour Is tuning his catarrh.
Nhen that tired, transcendent feeling
INTO every heart ome stealing-sweetiy
pensive. like a sunny maidsn's tears-When
the bird choirs lit their voices-when. in
short, all earth rejolces-and the immemorial
shirt waist reappears.-N. o. Times Demo
crat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-10
THE cows TEETH.

years old. still n may judge lear
enough for all practical purposes. If
a cows mouth presents an c~ight-year-
old appearance, it does not make much
difference if she is nine or ten. She
will, in all probability, last as long as
the average eight-year-old cow. Deal
ers will often insist hat the ten-year-
old mouth here Illustrated belongs to
the seven-year-old cow; hut that is no
reason why the buyer should be de-
ceived. He can easily learn for him
SELL. Grant Morse, in Rural New
Yorker.