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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The Portland Advertiser would like
to see the State protection now afford
ed song birds, deer and Holsters. ex-
tended to the gulls. and says: The
taking of song birds is forbidden in
this State, under severe penalties,
while for unitarian reasons game
birds are protected by cluse-time regu-
lations. But there is no rule against
the slaughter Of gulls. They neither
sing nor are good To eat, ana therefore
are completely at the mercy Of the
fowler. There is every reason. how
ever, why they should be protected.
They are not birds Of prey. on the
contrary. they are not only harmless
but they are useful scavenGers and as
part of the innocent wild life Of The
coast they add much TO the attractive
ness Of the seaside resorts. Deprived
Of the graceful White-Wirged creatures
that throng about them. these shores
would lose a feature Of great interest
The white wings look far better dis
porting freely in their native element
than torn off 70 trim hats with. As
matter Of dollars and cents to our pco-
Pile as well as for aesthetic ana hu-
name reasons. the gulls should bc pro-
tcctcd from the danger az eXtermra-
tipr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

There is something very obscure and
mysterious in the mathematical meth
The army organized for service against
Spain numbered 214,Ooo men, and out
Of this number 10000 have presented
claims for pensions. yet the Herald
states that every other man employed
in the war with Spain is already ask
ing for q pension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

walters have failed to deceive and de-
moralize our army: they have failed
to influence our people; their only sue
bone of the insurrection and in making
Aguinaldo pray for the success of the
Democracy BY encouraging him and
his followers to keep up the hopeless
resistance to American authority, they
have caused the loss of American lives
and brought crushing sorrow into
American homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Passenger trains leave Augusta as fol.
lows:
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-G.35 A. VI. for Lewiston,
Pennington, Phillips. Rockland, Port
land, Boston, Eridgton, Montreal and
Quebec 400 a. n. for Brunswick Lew
istOn, Portland and BOston, Pennington,
Phillips. Carrabasset, Kangcley, Rock
land, Montreal and the West; 80 +. NJ.
local 10 Portland; 3.iS =. NJ. (eXprcss) for
brunswick, Bath. EOckland - wistoh,
Portland and Boston; 1865 T.. NJ. might
Pullman every night for Lewiston, Bath,
Portland ana Boston; 15j "A. NJ. Portland
and Boston.
GOING EAsT-1.s5 A. NJ (night *.
PRESS for Skowhcgan, Bangor, Bar Har-
Dor. 81 Stephen, st. John, Halifax AMI
Arnostonk county; 9.G7 \. NJ. for Water.
vile. Belfast, SkpwhcEan, Bangor ana
BucEspJrt. Nanccb1rO, ST. Stephen. Houl
l2.33 p. NJ. local to Watervllie and Ban
-pr ANA Lewiston. via Oakland and WIN
thrOP; 80 =. NJ. express for Watervilic,
Bangor. Bar liarbor Wash. 90. II. r.,
o!d Town. Patten, Houlton Fort Fair.
field. Prcsque Isle and Caribou, via y. q
a. Il. r.; 345 J.. VI. for Watcryille. OAK
land. North Arson. Bingham. Sk0whcgan,
Belfast, Fuxcroft, Grcenyillc, Bangor,
Ola Town ana Mattawamkeag; 7.2S T.. NJ
Tor WaterviiIe
SUNDAYs-Going West, 1.55 A. NJ. for
Portland, Boston: 1925 A., Nj. la.55 II. NJ.
for Brunswick. Bath. IDrtla nj and R1s r
ton. Going East 10 4. VI. Bangor, ELS
worth and Wash 90. X. r., 9l5 A. VI.
The Night Pullman Tram leaving 1T
I.25 A. VI. going east does not connect for
Sk0Whrgan on Monday mornings or t1r
Belfast. Foycroft or beyond Bangor, ex
cept ~ Ellsworth and points On Ne
Washington County Railr Jad, Sunday
mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Switzerland is to try the scheme of
compulsory insurance against illness
and accidents. A bill to this effect has
just passed the national council by a
little republic it will have to be ap-
proved by the people before going into
effect. 1t is a curious experiment and
VIII be watched with interest by the
rest of the world. The companies will
be backed by government subsidies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Not a weak speech. not a break. in
the scores of public utterances made
tour of the West which closed. yester-
day The position of the administra-
tion has been made clear before the
world, and the President has found
that the people are overwhelmingly
with him in the great questions now
before the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Maine coast more deserving of an in
Hux of visitors during the summer
months than that picturesque town.
But ii is not due alone to the God
given beauties of nature that Camden
prospers as Il summer resort. Thanks
are due to the energetic and enterpris-
ing men Of the town, who have given
much time and money to advertising
the locality ana are now receiving the
benefits of their labor. In this respect
Camden sets an example to many
beautiful Maine resorts. which depend
wholly upon the advantages of nature
as a drawing card.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Not all the Texas Democrats are of the
oontractionist type. Following ex-
Governor Hogg in his declaration for
expansion comes the news that a mil
llonaire young ranch owner. Roscoe w
Davis, rode 1S5 miles on horseback to
railway station in order that he
might reach an army recruiting station
III 'Hiie 10 ehllst as private in q regi-
h'eht organizing for service in the
Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

President Hadl"y Of Yale, says he
doesn't believe in athletics for adVCI-
Using purposes, yet liz cannot cscap-
the fact that a series of athletic vic
tories is great thias for a college,
the country and iii making its enter
ing classes larger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The much advertised "anti-impcrial-
list" demonstration in Chicago re-
suited in the gathering Of 81 persons
who were addressed ~ Carl Schurz
and Edward Atkinson. Tn" Chicago
papers cnaritabIy refrain from giving
the names of those in the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

According to Washington reports the
chief ambition Of the society ladies 1T
the national capital is TO have the
honor of being among those mention
ed for the proud distinction Of being
Mrs. George Dewey No. >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
- StarVatiOn.'

"The child is crying for food" But"
said the mother, "it has all the food it
will take" "The question of starva-
ton replied the doctor, sis not how
much food is taken but how much is as
simulated and goes to nourisll the body"
Pain in the body is often only the out
cry OF starvation. You eat enough but
the stomach is not doing its work, and
the nervous system is starving. Put the
stomach right and the pains will cease,
together with the uncomfortable conse-
quences of the condition. There is no
medicine made which can equal Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery in
the quickness of its action on the storI-
ach. 1t cures diseases of the digestive
and nutritive system, increases the &C
ton of the blood-rnaking glands, and
so induces proper and perfect distri-
button of the necessary nourishment
to blood and bone, nerve and muscle
throughout the whole body. There is
no alcohol, opium or other narcotic con-
tanned i'll Golden Medical Discovery"
Il wish to say TO the world that DR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has proved a great
blessing to me" writes Mrs. Ellen l.. Bacon. OF
Shutesbury, Franklin Co., Mass las l firmly
believe should be III a very bad state now if /
had not taken If. Prior to September. 1897 had
dOctored for my stomach trouble for Several
years going through course OF treatment with
out any real benefit In September, 1906 had
very SICK spells and grew worse; could eat bit
little Icommenced in September 1897, to take
DIT Pierces medicine and in short time could
eat and work. have gained twenty pounds in
two months"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

And now a little New York woman
weighing 10 pounds, has broken all
records of her sex by making an eight
century run. She did it to spite an
other woman who had ridden seven
centuries, and as the effort didn't quite
kill her, it is probable that some femi-
nine fool will soon try to surpass her
performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

These reports of snow-storms in
Colorado. are not calculated to make
Maine people dissatisfied with our own
October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

1t is an additional p-ccc cf the wab-
BILE in the knees of the Philippine in
surrection when one of ASuinaldo's
most trusted generals offers TO turn
over his leader for cash considera-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Columbia plainly shows her superior
ity over, the Shamrock. Now, may the
next attempt finish the series and allow
Sir Thomas to so home and make ready
for next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Professors Jeffries and Starkey have
been obliged to postpone their debate,
owing to an accident to the formers
arm which prevents him from making
the requisite gestures at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

1t has been we'll understood that ex-
Governor Robes successor as depart
ment commander of the Maine G.. A. Il.
is to be Hon. Seth L. Snipe of Bath.
but new candidate now appears in
Senior Vice Commander Clayton of
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

unClOtneu II
and looked for
pins. Nothing
was hurting it.
She looked to
I he b by
food. 1t was
s W ct n II d
W Il ole some.
But the baby
still cried and
walled. Then
she called the
doctor. He
examined the
child and said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

There may be autumn weather which
will beat this, but samples of it are
very seldom sent this way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

No notice whatever will b taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot he held respem-
sible for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all com m I'm icatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers.
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

More trouble for Congressman elect
Roberts of Utah. One of his better
fourths has just presented him with
new son and heir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

that the death of his daughter, two
months ago. has just been made
known to him. He is now at ola Point
Comfort. Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Perhaps when Aguinaldo gets mark
ed down to 40 cents some museum
manager will buy him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Ag,AnaIdo has already sold his
American allies and now his generals
want to sell him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

It's no use, that Sandy Hook wind
won't blow if too many people are look
ing on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The movement to make Dewey the
Democratic nominee for President has
also lost its clubtopsail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Lipton's pluck is better than his luck
or his yacht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Or. Salustiano Tanduiz has at last
been heard from by his friends. Dr.
Tanduiz. it will be remembered, who
was born and brought up in Santo
Domingo, came to the United States
IS q commissioner to the Worlds Fair,
and settled in. Portland. graduating
from the Bowdoin Medical school. four
n five years ago. He entered upon a
successful medical practice in Bruins
wick and made many friends in this
'ity. About q year ago he became in
terested in some extremely valuable
salt mine property in Santo Domingo
and enlisted capital in a company to
develop the property. DR.. Tanduiz
went to Santo Domingo nearly year
ago to undertake the difficult and
delicate task of obtaining permission
from The San Dominican government
to invest American capital in the mine.
It was known to Brunswick friends
hat DR.. Tanduiz had succeeded in all
preliminary negotiations and only
needed the final completing permission
Vt the president-d dictator. when the
news appeared in the newspapers of
the assassination of the president and
the progress of a revolution in the
country. Since that time until Friday
If this week his friends had not heard
L word from the doctor to show how
the revolution had affected his plans
", indeed, whether he were alive at all.
The letter received Friday states that
the doctor himself was a leader in the
rebellion. and by his own influence
raised 1900 of the 10000 men who
modified. II was through these 1900
troops that the eastern part of the
country was won over by the revolu-
tionists. DR.. Tanduiz asks for books
and papers giving the Jeffersonia,
IDEAS OF free, democratic government.
ana these have been very kindly fur
nished him by the Bowdoin librarian
AS regards his private interests he
says that the leader of the revolution
has promised him the concessions he
wished.
Rockland Star: Camden cartain,y
has every reason to he nrora of -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Peaks Island cottagers want the
island policed during the fall and win
ter to protect their summer homes
from the usual depredations that have
already begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Thin, pale and consump-
tive persons should use.
some constructive tonic that
will enrich the blood, in
crease the nerve force and
renew wasted tissues.
SCOTS Emulsion is based
upon scientific principles.
We digest the oil for you
by mechanical processes,
thus strengthening your d.
gestive organs by resting
them. 1t stops wasting,
and produces energy, vigor
and warmth. The hypo-
phosphites in it invigorates
the nerves, and brain tissues.
soc ard $500, all druggists
SCOTT y BOVINE, Chemists, New York. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Now that the new college presidents
are all inaugurated, the football heroes
will hold the center of the stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
BANGOR z aRO0ST1lK RAILROAD

TuiIm1n RIret Tarlor cars between
Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
Carbon a. 515 \. II. and Bangor at AS
r. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

me cry of the 'anti-imperialists" Is
uElng- away in feeble wall The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Richmond has long been famed for
80 sons and daughters Of Richmond in
Portland alone, and they are talking
up a banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

Through tickets II California and all
points South ana West may ~ had OF r.
i weaker. ticket agent, Augusta, the
only Office in Augusta selling via all
routes ana checking baggage tree OF ex-
GEo. +. EVANS. v.P. < Gen. Man.
y. II. BOCTHBY. q. p. & r. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

It was an Ola Town cat which
brought in a partridge for the family
dinner Tabby surely earned a place
at the table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Tufts gave BOwdOin a big sur
prise. yesterday. These two colleges
are great rivals in football. and much
played two games, last year Bowdoin
winning both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The houseclcaning days are upon us
and it seems as if the spring campaign
had barely closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The Grange fairs still linSer. and
thcn will come the church fairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

She was the fond mother of a fine
baby. But it was crying baby. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

Bates suffered over twice as bad a
defeat at the hands of Harvard as
Bowdoin did earlier, but the Bates men
,laim this is made up for by the great
or length of the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

RockIand Star: Camden cartainIv
mas every reason to be proud Of its
record and there is no place on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

This warm fall weather is not the
most hcalthful kind. but no epidemic
or unusual amount Of sickness is re-
ported. Ely the way. that prophet wro
declared that Millinocket was sure 10
have q dreadful typhoid fever scourcc.
Ibis fall, seems to have gucs icd
wrongly.
Til" annual report of Major General
Wesley Merritt, u. s. A.. shows ,hat
Portland is considered ono Of the most
important strategic points on the At
lantic coast ana that the department
has varied ana extensive plans rc-
%ardinE its proper protection from at
tack which are being executed with all
possible dispatch. For the Gefc:ic" of
this harhor. says Major J. +. Storv
there should he on" fortress comman l.
er. colonel: two district commanders
lieutenant colpnclS: six fire ~. mortar
battery commanders. majors: two cap
tains IN fortress staff. two lfcutenants
on district staff; Is captains OF bat
toricS: T. first lieutcnants Of batteries;
Is second licutenants Of batteries: 1i2+
enlisted men; whereas last June the
garrison for the artillery defense If
this harbor was one raptain one fi,1
lieutenant, one second lieutenant and
i29 men ANA one of the most important
approaches to the inner harbor was
without q soldier To guard it,
a -year-old Rockland boy was
missing from home recently and the
family was nearly frantic. A few
days later he re-appeared safe and
sound with the startling information
that he had seen Dewey. He made The
trip to Boston and back by boat and
had a great time That younGster
will do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

The state of the health of General
Hyde of Bath. is indicated by the fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
THROUGH TRAINS.

Passenger trains leave Augusta as fol.
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-20

TERMS, 500 PER YEAR.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-23
Father Cartier Dead.

Rev. FIR. Cartier, pastor Of the Catho
lie church Of this parish, which in
cludes the towns Of Custer, Hill City,
Keystone, Edgemont, and Hot Springs,
died at the latter place Monday, Septem-
Der 18th, 1899, in the thirty-eight year
of his age.
The funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon in the Catholic church
at Hot Springs, conducted by Father
Redmond Of Lead, and Father Straeten
of Rapid. The remains were shipped
to Rapid City Thursday morning and in
tered in Mount Calvary cemetery at
that place.
Father Cartier was born neal Mon.
treal thirty-eight years ago, and enter.
ed the priesthood in 1886, where he
worked zealonsly for twelve years in
the New England States. To recupe ate
his health he came w2St a year ago last
March and stopped in Rapid City where
ha presided over st Mary's Catholic
church for two months In June, 1898,
he was removed to the parish at Hot
Springs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-23
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-23
Personal MeDtlon.

M. S. Booth was up from Hermosa the
forepart of the week.
Denis Henault returned Tuesday from
II short business trip to Deadwood.
N. S. Tubbs returned Wednesday
from a short business trip to Edgemont.
James Angus of Hill City spent sew.
eral daysin Custer the forepart of the
week.
Fred Heidepriem returned Saturday
from a ten days visit at the Omaha ex-
position.
Mrs. 5. NJ. Booth has been spending
the week with the family Of her son
Mark near Hermosa.
John l.. Spayde and wife came in
Tuesday evening from u ten days visit
with relatives and friends at Rapid.
&. j. Patton came in Saturday from a
two weeks visit with his family in Mil
wauke. lie departed for his home at
in Keystone Sunday morning.
b. r. Wood returned Sunday morning
from Il ten days rip in Central Nebras-
ka, where We understand he has in
terested himself in IA quarter section of
land.
Mr.. M. B. Smoot took the evenin
train for Denver on Wednesday. lie
goes to purchase goods for his newly
established business rid will return in
about u week.
Charles NJ. Cation of Hill City, was AN
arrival in Custer Saturday. lie remain
ed over until Tuesday, looking after
business matters and visiting with his
numerous Custer friends.
Miss Cole, Of Hot Springs, was an arg
rival in Custer Wednesday morning.
She has accepted u position AS steuo-
grapher in the office OF Forest Super
visor Ii. u. Hamaker.
Harry Bayne Was up from Priugle
Thursday. Mr.. b. has sold his mercant-
lie business OF that place to Mr.. Pat
Conlan, and will devote his time in the
future to the pursuit of stock raising.
A b. Noble, of Hamburg, Iowa, came
in from the northern Hills Wednesday.
He has been at the head Of a tourist
party from the east who have been
visiting the Black Hills the past few
days.
Miss Genevive Kane departed Wed.
nesday evening for Hot Springs where
she enters Black Hills college. She was
accompanied by Mrs. b. K. Wood. Mrs.
W. returned to Custer the following
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. M Lewis were ar
rivals on the morning of the 2lst from
Sioux City, where they have been
spending the last four months for the
benefit of Mr.. l.. health. They return
greatly improved.
F. w. Bush, general manager of the
Vigilante Mining compuny, returned
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-23

Monday from a three weeks trip in the
east. He was accompanied on his re-
turn by Capt. Thomas A. Payne and son
Herold. of Mystic, Conn. Mr.. p. ex-
poets to remain for an indefinite period
visiting with Mr.. Bush.
The finance committee, who were
appointed to canvas the matter Of raising
funds to give the volunteers a fitting re-
ception on their arrival, have not
yet made their report. We hope their
efforts have been successful and that we
may be able to give the boys a cheering
welcome. We want to see a shot time in
the old town that night"
JIG. Michigan. president ofthe LeMars
Iowa. National bank, and Richard
Nicholson, a breeder Of fine cattle and
horses OF the same place, arrived in Gus
ter on Friday of last week, and in COM
pany with Mr.. Linden spent the day at
Sylvan Lake. They returned in tue
evening in time to take the south bound
passenger for Hot Springs, where Mr.
Michigan is stopping a few weeks for his
health.