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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
SALUTE TO ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Seventeen Guns Fired al State Camp Grounds
tuesday Noon.

Captain NJ. J. Moriarty of Co. |. Isl
Regiment. and eight men of his com
pany arrived in the city. on the 9.lt
train. Tuesday morning, for the pui-
pose OF doing honor for the State tc
Admiral Dewey. The men looked slicB
in the new uniforms that had been IS
sued to them recently since the COM
pany has been reorganiZed. Il WAS a
squad of eight as fine looking and well
built men as are often seen. They
marched to the State campgrounds
where the United States flag was flying
throughout the day and there prepared
the cannon for the use in firing the sa :
lutte. Only one cannon was used and
this was near the Headquarters build
ing.
Ii was precisely u o'clock when Cap-
tain Moriarty. who used to be an artil-
lery officer, gave the command to fire
the first shot. After that 16 other shots
were fired at one minute intervals. thus
giving the admirals salute Thus did
Maine do honor to Dewey officially.
Captain Moriarty and his men left
on the afternoon train for their homes
The captain was in the 1st Maine Vol
untccrs, the senior captain, and the
greater number of the men who came
with him had seen service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
An Old Survey.

Lcndall Titcomb. Esq. Of this city is
the owner of kennebec river survey,
which ne prizes most highly. 1t is the
original 'WinSlow'S plan" of the lots
on the river from Gardiner to point Il
few miles below Waterville, and was
delivered to DR.. Sylvester Gardiner. of
Boston. 1t was made in I16l, traced on
cloth. and is in a good state of preser-
walton. 1t was presented to Mr.. Tit
comb by Hon. Joseph Williams of Au-
gusta The inscription on it is as fol
lows:
"A true plan of Kennebec river from
CObbiSconte up to the great falls so
called, about six miles below Fort Hal
flax, with the lots fronted 30 rods wide
upon each side of the river for settlers
and the proprietors of the New Ply
mouth colony; with the proprietors'
part shaded in India ink, and draft Of
the settlers back lots with roads.
brooks and island in the river. | do
not assert the roads to be genuine; but
the settlers may shift them where best
for the advantage of the towns. The
roads are eight rods wide; the settlers
back lots are 10 rods wide and one mile
long Planned by a scale of 100 rods to
one inch. Surveyed by me, Nathan
Winslow. surveyor. Cobbisconte. June
H. 1851
Old Fort Weston appears on the plan
and the names of but four settlers who
owned lots viz: Moses Smith. 80
miles above Augusta, and s. Lux
Wadsworth. 10 miles above, both on
the west side of the river; William Bo-
dom and Il. Brown. ) miles above the
city on the east side Of the Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
OFF FOR FORT CROOK.
Band Men Of III, seth Regiment Leave Augusta,
Tucsdly.

1t was somewhat of a surprise to the
mon who had enlisted under Bandmas-
ter Howe when they received their or
drrs to start for Fort Crook, Nebraska,
Tuesday morning. They were prepared
10 stay while after the news they
heard Monday. which sent Lieut. Wilson
and his men off ahead of them to Fort
Ethan Allen. Bandmaster Howe re-
ceived letter from Captain Rogers,
the chief recruiting officer of the State,
located at Portland, telling him to start
at once for Fort Crook 1 his seven
men and sending along transportation
Very soon after this there came te'e-
gram from Colonel Billiard of the 39th,
aaying to come along with the men as
orders We're expected every minute
from headquarters for the regiment to
pack up and leave for San Francisco
ard the Philippines.
The leader and his seven men left
on the Yankee, Tuesday afternoon, amid
the good wishes of the many friends
VINO were present to see them off. Those
who went beside Mr. Howe were Joseph
Farland. John f. Mcmahon, James f..
Chadbourne, Fred s. Stewart. Gilbert
;. Innis, and l.. G. Philbrook. Dorsey
Stanley will join the party in Boston.
The journey to Fort Crook will take
about three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columns O.
"Gentlemen-I have used Pe-rn-na for
short time and can cheerfullv recon-
mend it as being all you represent and
wish every man who is suffering with
catarrh could know Of its great value.
Should at any future time have occa-
sion to recommend treatment Of your
kind, rest assured that yours will be the
one. James Lewis"
Wherever the catarrh is, there is sure
to be a waste Of mucus. The mucus il
Is precious Us blood. Its blood in fact
1t Is blood plasma-blood with the cor
ouacles removed. To stop this waste.
you must stop this catarrh. A course of
treatment with Pe-ru-na never fails TO
10 this.
Send for free catarrh book, Address
The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co.,
Columbus, O..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
Maine Musical Festival.

The Maine Music Festival, now fairly
started in Portland. will begin in Ban
gor on Thursday night this week, with
the great popular program of which
the Stabat Mater by Rossini is only one
of the features. From all parts of the
state east of the Kennebec. people are
now preparing to attend these concerts
in larger numbers than ever before.
Sembrich. the star of the festival,
will sing in Portland tonight.
on Saturday evening she will be heard
in the Auditorium in Bangor, in two
numbers Besides her there will be
Charlotte Maconda. a prima donna of
unusual popularity in Maine; Gwilym
Miles. famous festival favorite of
past seasons: Eva Gardner Coleman,
Carrie BrideweI Frank V. Pollock.
DR.. Harry Peperp, Bertha Cushing and
Julian Walker These artists of the
voice will be accompanied to Bangor
by Richard Burmeister. the famous pu-
nil of List, a musician of worldwide
reputation and of an ability not less
than gigantic. He Will be the pianist
for the festival. and will be heard on
several occasions.
At noon on Saturday, Nine. Sem
brich will be given a reception in the
Auditorium. and all those whose names
were on the festival patron list are IN
vfted to be present. Sembrich VIII re-
special music and decorations tor the
occasion.
Mr.. Chapman. the festivals mead, Is
enthusiastic over the prospect Al
last" he says. my hopes are being
realized. The people of Maine are
manifesting that one thing for when
have labored so hard for the past three
years,-appreciation Of their own apii-
tiles in music. and an admiration 1of
this highest form of art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
LlTcHfislO FAIR.
Cold Weather Prevents Large Attendance
Exhibits Made Are Good.

Litchficld, Me, oct. 3.-(SpeciaD.-
The 10th annual cattle show and fair
of the Litchfield Farmers Club was not
the success of former years. owing To
the extremely cold weather and wind
but still there was a good crowd pres
ent and what there was Of the exhibi $
were good. The fancy work was very
beautiful and the farm produce was as
good as has been shown at any fair
Snow is rot usually On the programme
of a fair of this sort but still it came
and made the people uncomfortable
About the only comfortable looking
people We're those who had fur coats or
ulsters on. 1t was decidedly dsagreeable
in the Exhibition hall for the ground
floor was damp and person could not
stand about more than a few moments
without having cold feet. The weather
kept many away and many OF the ex-
pected exhibitors did not bring their
exhibits Considering the day there was
a big crowd present, but it was not
much like the usual Litchfeld fair.
President Edward Shorey of the club.
was about the grounds early in the
morning and was preparing things for
the fair. He did not have much to do
though for the exhibits or crowd did
not arrive in very large numbers until
late in the morning. He is a hustler
and had the day been good the fair
would have been as much a success as
in former years. for he has worked
hard to make ii so.
The ladies of the Litchfield Free Bap
fist church always have a booth on the
grounds and they are celebrated for
their oyster stews and baked bean dim
ners. which We're very appetizing on
the cold day and the ladies did big
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
The Yellow Fever Scare.

The recent yellow fever fright raised
wide felt interest in its treatment. 1t is
treated in the simplest way possible al
though 1T is a terrible disease. Perfect
sanitary arrangements are insisted upon.
the supply of water must be pure, sim :
p,e medicines are administered and the
bowels kept regular. If this last measure
a magnificent race. There is nothing bet
fer than Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for
cleansing the system. A dose three times
a day will bring new life and happiness.
II will positively cure constipat ton AMI
dyspepsia and for weak liver or kidneys
there is nothing to equal it. Every drug
sist keeps it. and a private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck of the bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
The Exhibits.

The exhibits at this fair were not
quite up To the usual standard. for the
fruit crop in this section is practically
an entire failure. 1t is only once in q
long while that tree is found bearing
fruit Then the weather was against
the fair. 1t was so cold that many
were unable to come and bring then
exhibits.
NJ. II. Jack had a fine display of APP
pies. showing Is varieties of as nice
looking apples as can be found in this
section. Mr.. Jack also exhibit
ed six ccops of nice looking
poultry. part of which took prizes al
the Richmond fair. He had cooi
each Of year-old Light Bramahs. Black
Minorca chickens, Light Bramah
chickens. Barred Plymouth Rocks. sin
gle and rose combed, and Black Span
ish.
A. S. Ashford of Litchfield. was the
exhibitor of seven varieties of fine APP
pies. They were very fine and many
mouths watered after looking at them
Miss Jennie A. Jordan of Litchtield
showed oil paintings painted by her
uncle. r. I. Jordan. The subjects
were a dog and cat and piece OF
Maine scenery. The exhibit also in
Guided an old, straight backed chair
over 100 years old. 1t has been paint
ed bv Mr.. Jordan and decorated with
painted flowers.
Miss Ida Larrabee was the exhibitor
of IA very handsome yarn rug and a
nice patchwork quilt.
Miss Mary Wyman showed hand
some yarn rug. The colors We're all
well chosen and prettily arranged
Mrs. Edward Shorey drew more at
tention to her rug exhibit than any
other individual exhibit. She had a
drawn and braided rug. The braided
rug was large and the work was fine.
The center was yellow and the other
colors. pink. green. blue, black
and brown. were prettily arranged and
perfectly blended.
The drawn rug was beauty. The
center was American and Cuban flags
crossed and the surrounding colors
were beautifully arranged.
Mr.. Edward Shorey, on account of
sickness, did not have as extensive an
exhibit as usual. but the quality was
Just the same. the best. He showed
three varieties of potatoes. appetiZlns
looking butter. a novelty in vegetable
peaches and big pumpkins.
Pretty rugs were shown by Mrs. NJ
f. Benson. There was a handsome
drawn rug, an odd button rug and a
drawn rug with some handsome and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
HoW's This?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY q CO. Props. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known f. j.
Cheney, for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo. O.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo O.
Halls Catarrh. Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system. Price 15c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testi
monials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
oct4, eod&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

The county commissioners We're in
session. Tuesday, at the court house
and in addition to the routine business
transacted they appointed the date Of
their visit to Gardiner to assess land
damages on the property of Fl. w. Jew
cit by the Maine Central Railroad.
They will go to Gardiner. Wednesday,
oct. II. The commissioners WILL to-
day, look over the old furniture and fit
tings of the court house in use before
the repairs, and this will be sold if
purchasers can be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

Bath. Me. Oct. 3.-The mammoth steeI
ship Edward Sewall was launched from
the yard Of her builders. Arthur Sewall &
Co. in Bath. at II O'Clock Tuesday she
was christened by Miss Blanche SewalI
The vessel is the 9Sth one of the staunch
fleet built on the banks of the kennebeC
by he Sewalls and is the fourth steel YES
sci constructed by the firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

Four greasers three firernen and two
coal trimmers of the British steamer
Scotsman, wrecked, Sept. 81 in the straits
of Belle Isle, who were arrested on their
were charged on rerf1a nd, Tuesday, with
the possession of goods belonging to
passengers of the Scotsman and formally
arraigned. Four. having been previously
convicted. were sentenced to- months
Imprisonment with hard labor. The 9TH
ers were fined 50 and costs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

The microbes that cause chils and fever
and malaria enter the system through
mucous membranes made porous by ca
tarrh. Pe-ru-na heals the mucous men,
branes and prevents the entrance of mala-
rial germs, thus preventing and curing
these affections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
Volcanic Eruptions.

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
Of joy. Bucklens Arnica Salve, cures
them, also Old Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers. BOils, FelOns, Corns. Warts, Cuts.
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Cnapped Hands,
Chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 25cts.
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Bow
ditch & Webster, Augusta; c. II. Became,
Gardiner; S. S. Lightbody, Waterville.
druggists. sept1s oct24
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

Ellery D. Cook of this city, has oeeh
engaged as porter and George H. ohi'-
lin of Portland. as the COOK at Hotel
North when it opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

The following company. Tuesday,
filed a certificate of Incorporation:
The National Wool Growers Asso-
citation organized ut Augusta, for the
purpose of following the sheep hus-
bandry and the publication of the Shep-
herds bulletin. with $4,000 capital
stock. of which nothing is paid in. The
officers are: President, f. p. Bennett of
Saugus Mass: treasurer. &. b. Ladd of
Everett Mass. Certificate approved,
Sept. 30 1898
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

II bad a running. itching sor. IN rry
.eg. Suffered tortures Doan's Ointment
.ook away the burning and itching in
stantiy, and quickly effected permanent
cure" C. w. LeIhart, Bowling Green, Q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

1t is said by an Alabama newspaper
that onehalf of the pardOns issued in
that state are based on the fact that
the convict is suffering from consump-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

Hon. Edward Wiggin went to Boston,
Tuesday, to attend the Farmers Ma
tional convention to which he is one of
the delegates from Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04

Secretary r. Walker McKeen will adj
dress a meeting in West Washington,
this evening. and tomorrow he will &c
to Boston. where in the evening he will
address the Farmers National conven-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-04
Ship Edward SewaIi Launched.

oSrH'oHr 1893 sy TIE pHocres oAmslr Co c,so,ssAr,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
City Court- Criminal Side.

Hosmer C. Potter was in court on a charge of theft. but his case was con- tinued until to-day.
 The charge of abandonment of horse against Robert Mayo, Charles Burty and Horace F. Wilson, which has been pending in the city court since the middle of April. was yesterday contin- ued until May 27.
 The charges of violation of the Sun day liquor law against Michael Dixon and Vincenzo Borone were continued until May 26 A similar charge against Amico Frenzo was continued until May 27. Frederick N. Hopp was fined SS and costs of $3.50 upon charge of drunkenness and upon a charge of re- sisting police officer a fine of $5 and costs was imposed.
 Charles Kilt, Patrick Walsh and Charles Dewey, boys about fourteen years of age, were charged with break ing into work car and taking roll of copper wire. A continuance until to-day was granted.
 William H. Rothery charged with breach of the peace was fined $10 and costs of s5. ..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
SUITS OF FORECLOSURE.

Notice of a suit of foreclc sure brought by the Pennington Savings bank against Harriet B. Alden, has been filed in the town clerks office. The proper ty is on Whalley avenue, with front age of 119 feet and a depth of 121 feet The mortgage is one of S5,000, executed in 1895.
 Notice of the pendency of foreclosure proceedings against Michael D. Tracey has been given by the estate of Joseph E. Sheffield. The amount involved Is s3.0o0 and the property is on Webster street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
OLD SUIT SETTLED.

The old suit Of the Metropolitan Man. ufacturing company against Constable Peter J. McNerney has been settled on payment of costs by the plaintiff. The suit grew out of the refusal of the constable to serve a body writ in favor of the company on one Adeine Steb- bins in March last The company sued the constable and the case was decided by Justice r. l.. Perry in it's favor. On an appeal to the court of common pleas the constable won, and the vic tory is made a permanent one on the abandonment of the appeal to the su- pren1e court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24

ble. Proposition followed proposit on, modification followed modification, and there was no breaking off of the nego- tiations. After the first two or three propositions, we believed that the case would be settled. We have every rea- son to suppose that Governor Bulkeley believed in the probability of settling the case
 Now it is increditable that personally conducting the negotiations as he did, continuous as such negotiations were, with no. suggestion of their breaking up, Governor Bulkeley as president of the Aetna Life Insurance company, should
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
THE PRICE OF A PIG.

The suit of John S. Palmer against John L. Jude, both of North Haven, to recover the price of pig, was tried Monday before Justice Andrew J. Aus tin. Tho justice decided the case in favor of the plaintiff and awarded him SIP and costs. Attorney Richard F. Ty- ner appeared for the plaintiff and Will liam F. Alcorn for the defendant. An appeal was taken to the court of com mon pleas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
MISS HOUGH, MT. CARMEL SCHOOL
 TEACHER, SUES FOR $3,OOO.
Civil Process Served Upon sereno Cooke, Rev. Charles F. Clarke anu Cullen E. Foote-Suit Is OutSrowth or Recent Troubles Judge Robfnsoms Court-Probate Court-City Court.

Recent Troubles-Judge Robinson's Court--Probate Court-City Court.
 Miss Maud Hough, former teacher in the Mt. Carmel school, has brought suit against Sereno T. Cooke and Rev. Charles F. Clarke, members of the Hamden school committee, and Cullen B. Foote, the Hamden school visitor, al legng $3000 damages. All three tur- nished bonds and were released. Miss Hough alleges in her complaint that Messrs. Cook, Clark and Foote mall ciously conspired to cause her dismissal from her position as teacher in the Mt Carmel school. The papers in the case were drawn by Attorney Prentice w. Chase, counsel for Miss Hough, and Deputy Sheriff Dejon made service upon each of the three members of the offi- cials of the schools in Hamden. The writ sets forth the claims that Cook, Clark and Foote acted together with in- tent to cause the plaintiff to be dis charged from the school, and also by slanderous statements and acts destroy ed her credit.
 they COlipllldtSlt tiClAoSiNS9 (" Jcii'S committee of investigation" it says without authority whatsoever to in- vestigate her character regarding her life both in and out of school.' She also charges them with making threats to ruin her character if she did not re- sign as teacher in the district school. In consequence of this treatment Miss Hough states that she became hysteri- cal and was driven insane. Plaintiff further claims that she has been unable to obtain another position and she says that it is due to the efforts of the Messrs. Cooke, Clark and Foote.
 The case is returnable to the superior court on the first Tuesday in June.
 BANKRUPTCY CASES.
 There was a meeting yesterday of the creditors of w. c. A. Cooke, stove dealer on State street, who filed peti- ton in bankruptcy last week and At torney Charles F. Bollman was ap- pointed trustee.
 Other petitions in bankruptcy recently filed are:
 Joseph Sigal, 15 Avon avenue, Hart ford. Liabilities, $72.40; assets, stock, $3; exempt, $14
 Frank B. Buck, engraver, New Haven, Liabilities, $1,907.6S; assets, $189.50.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
Drink Grain-O

after you have concluded that you ought not to drink colree It is not q medicine, but doctors order It because it Is healthful. in vigoratlng and appetizlng. It is made from pure grains and has that rich seal brown color and tastes like the finest grades , of ren like 1t and thrive on it because. It IS a genuine food drink containing nothing put nourishment. Ask your grocer for GraiE- 0, the new food drink. 15 and 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
CRAWFORD DRIVING PARK.

Branford driving park is being put in fine order for the opening meet of the season in Branford on Memorial day A force of men is at work on the track. There is to be a 2:30 class, 2:50 class and a free-for-all; five horses to enter and hree to start; purse, 100 bushels of oats in each class; purses paid at the stand at the finish of each race.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
DESPITE OVER FEES.

Judge Studle and jury in the court of common pleas yesterday heard the testimony in the suit of Constable Mi- chael R. Enscee against Eugene A. Cal lahan, as administrator of the estate of Joseph D Plunket This Is an action brought to recover\ fees of over sloo which MT. Enscoe Nalle ges that Mir. Plunkett owed him at the time of his death
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-24
pROpATE COURT MATTERS.


 Everett Hall of 139 First avenue west Haven, was in the probate court yesterday looking for information. Ills wife. Ann A. Hal died some weeks ago. uer estate consists of $500 in the bank. She left will, but in some way 1t was lost MT Everett claimed that the Will left everything to him, and he wanted to know what became of the money in the absence of the will The statutes provide for the payment or lunerai eN- penses from the estate.
 The husband has the life use ot the income in the absence of will. MT Hail was of the opinion that he could prove the will by witnesses and Will try to do so at later date,
 Burton Mansfield has tendered ms resignation as conservator over Sarah Mott. A hearing will be held next week.
 A trustee was to have been appoint ed on the insolvent estate of Baum- eartel X Blank yesterday. postpone nent was asked for and obtained.
 The hearing upon the resignation or Joseph R. Manning, as conservator on the estate of Mary Wayland, will be held on Friday morning at 9:3o