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New line of jackets and golf capes just
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CHOICE DRESS GOODS.
A very large line of exclusive patterns in
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serges and cheviots. A large line of plaids.
The choicest line of waist lengths in silks,
particularly attractive in the satin finished
goods. Fine assortment of black tafetas,
Peau de Sole and Duchess.
Visitors to the Sesqui- Centennial should
not fail to inspect our carpet and rug stocks.
The best assortment in the city and prices
from 10 to Is per cent below others in the
same line.
A large line of lace and muslin curtains,
portiers, &c.
Special attention is called to our merchant
tailoring department.. Low prices. Perfect
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...,rxrsDAy EVENING, Ger. IL 1899
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
THE SHAMROCK
Given Her First Trial Spin in American Waters
Sir thomas Satisfied.

New York, Sept 4.-The Shamrock
had her initial trial spin in racing trim
in American waters, today. The spin
occupied about three hours and the
yacht covered about 50 nautical miles,
although she did not sail over any pre-
scribed course. AT times she travelled
at a rate of about IL knots an hour
The breeze was strong througout the
day and at times attained a velocity of
Is knots an hour. After the yacht had
anchored safely in the Horseshoe Sir
Tho Upton stated that he was en-
tirely satisfied with the performance
of the yacht as We're also Messrs. Fife
and Ratzy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
SEVEN DROWNED.
Terrible Accident to Halifax,
N. S., Sailing Party.
Boat Fills and Sinks and But Four Of
Eleven Are Saved
Two Heroic Rescuey- Equally Heroic Deaths
While Trying TO Save Others

Halifax. y. s. Sept. "A terrible
drowning accident took place at the
entrance to Eastern passage, Halifax
harbor, at 6 o'clock, tonight. by which
seven lives We're lost. Five being
members Of one family, an almost un-
precedented tragedy in this city. The
victims are:
Dawson. Robert. %; Dawson. Min
ME. aged 26, wife of above named Rob-
crt Dawson; Dawson, Alice, "a; Davi-
son, Florence, aged %. body recovered: /:
Dawson, Mabel. aged u; Hamilton.
Wm. r.. aged "A, assistant city clerl.
OF Halifax: Hancock, John. aged a.
The party which was overtaken by
this awful misfortune consisted Of II
persons, Of whom four We're saved.
Robert Dawson. Minnie Dawson. Mabel
Dawson were sisters and brothers.
The disaster occurred through the
mast of The boat becoming unstepped
and the heel OF the mast punching a
big hole in the side of the yacht
through which the water poured in
torrents. The boat was cat rugged. 1t
sank in five minutes and a terrible
struggle took place. Hancock sank
trying to help others. Poole, one Of
the saved. is an officer of II. NJ. S.
Talbot, now in port, and kept two VIC
men afloat for some time and almost
lost his own life. He saved one. En-
dry and the survivor, also saved one
woman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
G. A. R. BOYS
Formally Open National En-
campment at Philadelphia.
Warm Contest Over Commander-in-
Chief---Three Close Candidates.
Pres. Mckinley hrTiyes-siycn Great Hecep.
tion-serenaded in Evening.

Philadelphia, Sept. 4-With the ar
rival from Cincinnati. TODAY Of Acting
Commander-in-Chi Johnson. the 3Srd
Ndtiolial ehcaihpment of the G.. A. T..
was formally inaugurated. Col. John
son was accompanied by the posts OF
,ihcihiau ana several bands of music
large reception committee escorted
the commander to MS headquarters at
the Cohunehtal hotel Every incom-
ing tram brought veterans ard visitors
ana the streets We're thronged The
weather was ideal. with a bright au-
tumnal sun and cooling breeze.
TO the visitors and Philidelphians
alike the Avenue of Fame" was the
point of great interest. the classical
columns, gay with nuttering flags and
bearing names of battles and com
manders were absorbing objects of in
terest.
About O'Clock this morning. Camp
James \. Sexton in Fairmount park
was formally opened with the firing Of
the national salute ana the unfurling
OF the Stars and Stripes over the head
quarters Of Col. Maginnis. who is in
charge Of the camp. The veterans
quartercd there have been registered
ana line of guards furnished by the
Sons Of Veterans has been established
The parade of the National Associa-
ton Of Naval Veterans, this afternoon.
aroused the greatest enthusiasm. Rear
Admiral Sampson and capt. Chadwick,
chief Of staff. rode III one OF the d-
visions.
The campaign for commander-in-
chief is waxing warm. II is one of the
iiercest contests that the G. \. L. has
been engaged in for long time To-
night. there are three candidates in
thefeld-Acting COMMUNICATIVE Chief
w. c. Johnson Of Cincinnati: Comrade
Leo Rassieur of st. Louis. and Col
Albert d. Shaw Of Watertown, y. y
The friends Of each claim that their
favorite is already n winner. a care
full canvass. however, indicates that
Col Shaw has a little better of the
contest.
President Mckinley and party arriv-
ed here, at 8 o'clock. tonight, from
Washington. The party was met at
the railroad station by Mayor Ashe-
bridge, Gen. Louis Wagner, chairman
Of the executive committee, and d
nulNbeI OF OlnCr Guy olilcidlS. 4 ne
station was thronged and President
Mckinley was cheered to the echo.
The party was driven rapidly to the
Hotel Walton and the President i'm
mediately retired to his private sitting
room. At 10 o'clock, members of the
United German Singing Societies sere
naded the President. The President
retired about II o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
HORSE THIEVES IN SIDNEY.
Samuel Davis Loses Horse, Harness ard Top
Buggy. Sunday Night.

Belgrade, Me-, Sept. 4.-(SpeciaD.-Late
Sunday night. thieves entered the barn
Of Samuel Davis, a prosperous farmer
who lives in West Sidney near the Bel
grade line, and stole his horse, harness
ana top buggy, the whole outfit being
valued a from $3.50 to 5000
Deputy Sheriff Frank J. Ham was noti-
fed, this morning. ana is on the trail Of
the thieves. The team could be tracked
about liz miles. when all trace of it was
lost on the dusty roads.
The property taken was a very dark
drab horse, almost black, weight about
$50 or 1000 pounds. no shoes, years old.
End spring top buggy, almost new. PAIN
ed black, brass tip on one thii. iron Zip
on other thill. rubber pocket boot, slit on
each side Of buggy top. one been sewed
SeWel up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
5000 SPECTATORS
See Billy Andrews. cresceus Oscar L. ard
0w,hee Win at New York.

New York, Sept. 4.-The inaugural
Grand Circuit meeting of the Empire
City Trotting Club begun under the
happiest auspices. The weather was
perfect and the magnificent new track
was faster than ever any new track
was known to be before. Fifteen thou
sand spectators We're present. For the
.l5 pace, Billy Andrews was a hot
fdvorite ut about to l and he won in
straight heats. Best time. 3.01h.
The ee-for-all stallion purse for
$4,000 brought together eight of the best
campaigncrs Of the season and Bingen
sold at , to l over the field. though the
best judges backed Cresceus. Cresceus
ease. Charlie Herr was the contending
horse. Bingen broke badly in eacn
heat, getting the flag in the second
heat. Best time, 2.07A.
In the 2.1S pace the talent plunged on
Edward s. at % to 80 for the field
He made a sorry showing in the first
heat. Oscar l.. won cleverly. In the
second heat the favorte led all the
way to the finish with Oscar L. 4 close
second. In the third heat Edward s.
led to the disance stand with Belle
Cannon, where Oscar l.. came with a
rush, the two leaders going into the
air, Oscar L. winning the heat and
race. Best time 2.12h.
In the go trotting class the bay stall
lion Owyhee was the favorite, at 100
to 60 on He won as he pleased. Best
time, 2.11A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05

there We're several of the boys in wait
| ing and cheer after cheer was given
| for the men in the line Chief Consul
Small Of Portland being enthusiastic
| ally received.
! The parade over the L. 4. w. mem
/ bers returned to the club rooms where
the business meeting of the division
was held. The meeting was called to
order by Chief Consul Small of Port
land. He told of the work that had
been done by the division since the new
officers have taken their chairs. Among
the things he mentioned was the work
of the division in instructing town Off
cials about having guide boards paced
at the cross roads.
one of the most important things
that has been done is to buy the copv-
right of the Maine Road Book. This
was held by Bates ToOry when he was
secretary-treasurer of the division. He
claimed the book as his own personal
property and the matter was tested.
There was much valuable matter in
the book and now the plates. copyright
and everything else have been pur-
chased by the division. The result is
that the next Road Book will be the
best that has ever been issued
There has been no appreciable change
in the numbers during the past year
The outlook is most promising, how
ever. for during the past month or two
there has been a large gain over the
number dropped out
These nominations were then made
the only change being that +. H. Jen-
kins of Augusta, has been put in the
place of II. L. Davidson of Waterville:
Chief Consul, c. w. Small, Portland:
vice consul III. b. Holland, Waterville:
secretary Harry W. Passa-
more, Bath: representatives, Howard
L. Burr, Auburn, Z. II. Jenkins, Au-
gusta.
In the afternoon everyone went to
the races. There was no half way
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
10 GAIN MORE TIME.
0om Paul Evidently Trying Another Trick on
the English.

Pretoria. Sept 4.-The reply of the
Transvaal republic to the demands of
Great Britain increases the term of years
chise.
London, Sept. "A dispatch from Jo-
hannesburg to Reuters agency definitely
announces that the reply of the Trans
vaal republic to the British communica-
ton withdraws the franchise proposals
and agrees in principle to a conference at
Cape Town.
NJ. Iakeman, editor Of the Transvaal
Leader, has been released under $500 bail
and the charges against him have been
reduced from treason to violation Of the
press law.
The afternoon papers take the view that
if the foregoing dispatch is correct. Pres
ident kruger's reply is ominous, as it was
palpably made to gain time. Sir Alfred
Miners suggestion Of further confer
ence at Cape Town was instigated with
the sole purpose of considering details
and for the enforcement of the conces-
sions offered by the Beers. If these con-
cessions are withdra wn there can be no
object from a British point of view for
parleyinG longer.
The only inference to be drawn is that
they Beers have taken Joseph Chamber
lain, the secretary Of state for the colo
nies, at his word in a broader sense than
he intended and that they now want to
begin negotiations over again on an en-
tirely new basis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Change in Prussian Officials.

Berlin, Sept. 4.-The official Stats
Anzeiger, today, says that DR.. Bosse.
Prussian minister of public instruction,
and Baron Won Der Recke Won Der
Horst minister of the interior, have
been relieved of their portfolios at their
own request. The paper adds, however,
that they viii both retain their rank as
ministers of state
DR.. Bosse has received in addition
the crown Of the Grand Cross and the
Red Eagle, while Baron Won Ter
Recke Won der Horst has received the
Grand Cross and the Red Eagle
Herr Studt, governor of Westjhala,
vii succeed DR.. Bosse as minister Of
public instruction, while Baron Won
Rheinbaden. governor Of Dusseldorf,
will succeed Baron Won Der Recke Won
der Horst as Prussian minister of the
interior.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
PEACE HOPELESS.
Beers Ready to Declare War at
48 Hours Notice..
Orange Free State Will Join TransvaaI
---Boers Very Confident. .x1ae
10000 Men in IransvaaI and 10000 in
Orange Free State Ready.

London, Sept. 5.-The johannesburg
correspondent Of the Standard says:
Il learn from an official who has
been earnestly striving for peace that
the matter is now hopeless. The Beers
VIII probably declare war at 4S hours
notice and will try TO raid Natal before
the British troops arrive.
Il believe the Orange Free State will
JON the Transvaal, but that the Beers
IN Natal and the Cape Colony will re-
main quiet at the outset, unless irritat-
ed by the dismissal of the Cape Colony
cabinet.
The Beers have the fullest conf
dence in their magazine rifles and their
skill in craftsmanship. State Attorney
SHUTS is the chief inciter of the war
party. Thirty thousand men in the
Transvaal ANA 10000 in the Orange
Free State will take the field
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
John Y. McKane at Point OF Death.

New York, Sept. 4.-John Y. Nc
Kane, the king of Coney Island" who
was discharged from Sing Sing, year
ago. after serving four and half years
for election frauds, is lying at the
point of death at his home at Sleeps
head Bay. 1t is stated that an attack
of vertigo, few weeks ago, left Mr..
McKane in n very weak condition and
that the trouble finally developed into
paralysis. Late this afternoon, he was
would die in a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Presidents Western Trip Abandoned.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Senator Carter
of Montana, who has just returned
from a European trip. was at the
White House. today. and after a con-
ference with the President, stated that
Mr.. Mckinley would be compelled to
give up his contemplated trip through
the West He would attend the cere-
monies attending the laying of the
corner stone of the Chicago post office
building, Oct. l. but it was altogether
improbable that he would so further
west than Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Mrs. Chamberlain at The Helm.

London, Sept. 4.-The secretary of
state for the colonies. Joseph Chamber
lain, arrived in London, this afternoon,
and ut once proceeded to the foreign
office. 1t is understood that he will re-
main here until the end of the crisis.
The war office refuses to confirm the
rumor that a proclamation will be is
sued calling out the reserves.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Capital lettings.

The industrial commission will re-
sumo it's sitting at Washington. Tues
day, but it is not probable that there
will be any witnesses examined before
Wednesday, John d. Rockefeller of
the Standard Oil Co, has consented to
appear on that date.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Brewer Lady Killed by the Cars.

Bangor, Me, Sept. AIRS. Mary f.
Morrill, of Brewer, aged 50 years, and
wife Of Levi Morrill,, was killed, this
evening. by Maine Central train No.
412. A husband, son and one sister sur
yiVe her
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Boat Upset-6oth Drowned.

Torrington, Ct, Sept. 4.-Michael
Lynch, farm hand, and Arthur Ahern,
who resided with his parents here,
We're drowned in Battam lake, this
afternoon, by the upsetting of the boat
they We're in. The bodies were re-
covered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05

Fred Burt, one of the trio of South
Paris Jail breakers, has returned to the
jail Of his own free will and accord and
given himself up. He says that they
took supper at the home of Tamblin't
mother at Woodstock who advised
them to return. pierce and Tamblin
did not heed the spvice and continued
the fight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05

Petitions in bankruptcy have been
filed in the United States district court
in Portland by Charles Bartlett, Jr.,
Portland; Sewall Parker, South Paris;
Frank l.. Fitzgerald, Canaan; Andrew
Bowen and Philip Yigue, Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Sept. 4.-The tempera-
lures We're moderate during Monday in
the middle Atlantic states and New
England. Tuesday ana Wednesday,
the temperature will rise. Fresh east
To south winds will prevail on the At
lantiC coast
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05

NY 4S.TrA NJ diiCe dHllCIpd le1 at
~ E~~ the fall meet of the
2A Maine Division. l.. A.
OF the threatening aspect of Sunday
there was good attendance especially
at the races in the afternoon.
The City as well as the club rooms
were given over to the wheelmen. The
headquarters We're at the F.lnnwood. the
/. \. W. hotel, and at no time in the
day. except while the races were 60
ing on. was there q lack or riders at
That place. The greatest crowd was
during the morning just before the
bicycle parade took place. There was
a delay in the trains and a consequent
delay in the arrival OF the men from
the western part Of the state. but bv
1880 everything was ready Leaning
against the sides Of the hotel Were
hundreds Of wheels, the Wheelmen
waiting at the hotel piazza FOR the
parade to BE formed. Among those
who Were waiting for the parade was
Ernest Simpson, thn young son Of
Deputy Marshal George II. Simpson.
dressed il soldiers uniform ana Tie
subject Of much talk by the riders He
was given a place in the parade
ON account of the small delegations
from each club there WAS no sal form
tor the parade. IL WAS formed with
Captain James Simpson ana George
Esty, 1st lieutenant, as me leaders Be
hind came the platoon of mounted po-
lice under the leadership of Deputy
Marshal Simpson. NDxt followed the
Waterville Bicycle club with 70 men
in line and then the Portland WheeI
Club with 20 representatives. The re-
mainder Of the parade was made up NJ
unattached riders. There We're fully
$50 men in line. The feature of the
parade was the tandem fianked by two
OF the youngest riders in the city. F.r-
nest Simpson and Samuel Yates. neither
of whom We're over years of age. The
parade was under the charge of ]. Wal
lace West. the chairman of the para lie
committee. He had all his arrange
ments perfected so that there was not
the slightest delay of any kind.
Tho parade followed out the route
that has been published and every
where il was greeted by crowds. at
tracted by the novelty Of the sight
When the line passed the club rooms
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, Sept. 4-Tuesday and
Wednesday, for New Endland: Fair,
Tuesday; Wednesday, fair; warmer in
the interior; fresh easterly shifting to
soUtherly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
John Y. McKane Dyinq.

New York. Sept. 5.-At 2 A. NJ. John
Y. McKane was unconscious and sink
ing rapidly. 1t was not believed that
he would live until day break.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
F,xcul sion tickets will be sold al
One Fare Round "Trip.

WITH PRICE OF ADMISSION ADDED.
Tickets on sale Monday, September 4th
and sold until September Sth. good 70!
return Sept. 18th.
From Kenncbec River points in addition
TO regular trains 2 special will run
Wednesday ana Thursday, Sept. and /.
MS follows:
Leave Augusta. 9.3o A. A. Hallowell,
G.3G A. NJ; Gardiner, 9.f5 a. NJ; South
Gardiner. 30 \. NJ; Lewiston, arrive
1l.Io.
Returning. specials leave Lewiston.
Wednesday, and Thursday for Augusta at
G.:5 +. NJ.
+. +. BOOTHBI, q. +. * I. y.
sept2. l.3N6
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Sept. Fair. Tuesday and
Wednesday; warmer. Wednesday; light
variable winds, becoming southerly,
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-05
THE FALL MEET
Of the Maine Division, [. A. W.
at Watervi|le, Monday.
Parade in the Morning. Chief Consul
Small Reelected.
Races at the fairfield Trottina Park in After.
noon-The Winners.

WATERVILLE, Me,
Sept. 4.-(Spe cial). -
The weather prevent
cd the large attend
ance anticipa ted at
the fall meet Of the
Maine Division, l.. A.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
Autocracy in LauderdaIe.

In the district composed of Lauderdale
and Limestone a senator is to be elected
and Lauderdale is expected to furnish the
toga wearer. Mr.. Killen proposes to don
the senatorial garment, but he does not
propose to say for whom he will vote
elected. He says he will vote as his dis
trict may desire, but as his district is not
permitted by the laws and the politicians
to express a desire, Mr.. Killen means he
will vote as he pleases.
Mr.. Killen simply proposes to substitute
his will for the will of the people which
he cannot possibly know, as he knows full
well. He proposes to subordinate the dis
trict's plans and purposes to his own plans
and purposes. He proposes to go to Mont
gomery with schemes of his own making.
represent.
Mr.. Killen may be a Morgan man or he
may be a Johnston man. The Age-Herald
has no information as to his choice. None
is needed IN Mr. I<illen's case, for he has
with rare audacity, not to say impudence,
taken g position that is undemocratic, I'M
fair, and wholly opposed to the representa-
tive idea. Johnston men and Morgan men
should alike oppose him. He should not
get the vote of any man who believes in
representative government. The question
involved is as broad as the republic. 1t
oYerruns district and state lines. 1t touches
the basis of American government for Mr.
Killen practically tells the voters of Laud-
erdale and Limestone to vote for him re-
gardless of what he will do. He will do as
he sees fit and the voter must accept
whatever he dishes out. This would be alb
solute government, not representative gov
eminent. He should be left at the post
when the running once begins. -
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
SENATOR HAYWARD DYING

Nebraska City, Neb., November 1S-To-
night Senator-eleet M. l.. Hayward is dying
The physicians agree that death Is newt
able, although the sick man may survive
several days. He has sustained a rupture
of a lobe of the brain, and as this is the
third paralytic stroke in three months, the
case is hopeless. The patient is conscious
but speaks with an effort.
Judge Hayward was elected at the regu-
lar session of the last legislature, after one
of the warmest contests the state has ever
known. The deadlock continued for sixty
days, the fusionists standing by the re-
firing senator, William V. Allen, on every
ballot.
Since Governor Pointer will be called I'D
on soon to fill the position for year. or I'M
til the next legislature convenes, there is no
doubt he will appoint Allen. In fact, this
goes without saying, though some comment
is being made as to whether or not Mr..
Bryan would not like the appointment He
could undoubtedly have it if he desired,
but there is nothing in the reports that he
| would accept it.
Mr.. Bryan Is in Texas on a shooting ex-
| pedition, but he has not been seriously
thought of in this connection, and has not
| even been notified of the serious Illness or
Senator Hayward. This leaves the legisia-
turezof next fall to elect two senators, as
Senator Thurstons term expires at that
time, and complexities the situation mate
rally in Nebraska. If the legislature is
controlled by the fusionists, it is taken for
granted that Allen and Bryan will repre-
sent the state, provided Mr.. Bryan is not
elected president IS.
If the republicans should control John
l.. Webster, OF Omaha, will undoubtedly
have one of the opportunities, especially il
Thurston does not desire denomination as
he has positively said. If the contest
should be between Thurston and Webster,
| it will be close fight. Assistant Secretary
of War Meikeljohn would very likely have
| the other position.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

guns. and a considerable number of ma
chine guns. and 700 mules.
The Beers, who are considerable dis
lance from supplies. will have about 10000
British soldiers to face after General HID
yard crosses the Tugela river. Kafir run
ners Will readily keep General White in
communication with the relieving force, and
very hot fighting may be expected in that
quarter unless General Joubert decides to
fall back to his Businesses in the Drakens-
burg range.
No doubt General Methuen is getting
ready to lead a column from the Orange
river to the relief of Kimberley. Not much
is known about the strength Of the RELIEF
column, or in fact about the strength q the
besieging Free State Beers. The situation
at Ladysmith absorbs public attention, al
though the sieges of Kimberley and MAIZE
king are both interesting. Both towns are
subject to assault. AS things now look the
Beers have lost their opportunities to cap
ture the three coveted posts, with their
three gansisons and with Mr.. Cecil Rhodes
to boot.