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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
The Sin Maine Reunion.

Portland Me-, Aug. s--T'he 9TH Maine
Regiment Assoc alton at its reunion,
held. today. at Peaks Island. elected
the following officers: President. DR..
j. II. Shannon Saco: vice president.
John Mcclellan. South Windham: sec
rotary. J. c. Summersides, Gorham;
treasurer. James Sanborn. Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
It's the Unexpected

that's seen in our aggregation of food
specialities. \ jollier collection of sur
prises cannot well he imagined than
our cans and jars and boxes of tempt
ing deicacics. which would Whet an
epicurc's iadcd appetite. Mere words
ana Glances cannot describe what APP
peals directly and exclusively to the
taste. The banquet is ready: don't
stay away from tie feast our cooked
meats are of our own cooking and OF
the best that can be had. our brea /
AMI cakes also take the lead in this
line. Get box Of our Apollo choco-
latcs and tho rnllnctinn is narfnct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
Auburn Gun Clubs Annua, Shoot.

Lewiston, Me. Aug e.-At the third an
nual tournament. yesterday. of the Au-
burn Gun Club. participated in by 30 trap
shooters from different sections of Maine
Samuel Preble Of Watsrvlle was high
gun. with percentage of 81; Guy Ran
dali. Portland, second. with a percentage
yvsg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
FAIR AND COOLER.

Washington. Aug. 9-Forecast for
Friday and Saturday in Maine, New
Hampshire. Vermont and Massachu-
sets: Generally fair, Friday and Sat
urday; not SO warm, Friday; light to
fresh northwesterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Aug. 9.-Local Forecast:
Fair weather, Friday and probably
continued fair. Saturday. without de-
cided change in temperature; westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
bEMocRAIs' FRANTIC APPEAL.
Fairly Beg Supporters to Organize Doubt.
less See the Need Of il.

Chicago. Aug. 9.-W. j. Bryan. his
wife and son. the Stevenson party. Gov.
and Mrs. Thomas Of Colorado, and Col.
Continued on page So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
Hill! e. Locke.
The Boys i'm Isluc
AND THE
Heroes Of Santiago
AND
Manila BAY

N,u rJn hear The tory 81 thcs, famous
hlitl' from the lips uf the men VINO
worked the Guns 10y sui2E 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
B ETsET
on
Sunday, Aug.12
cat.sto R,tg- :

for which TIE Maine Central K. Il. will
run Il Hrecial Train at reduced rates to
Bath and Brunswick aS follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
CASINO
MERRYMEETING
PARK.

S0shpimssfO" Shore Nh" $3.50
We serve lee Cream and Assorted Cake
with our Shore Dinner.
EwrOp' nm Plant
Green Turtle and Terrapin Soups. Soft
Shell Crabs, Fried Lobster, Tartar Sauce,
8roilcd Live Lobster, Lobster Newburgh,
Salmon. Philadelphia SQUAD, Quail,
Broiled Chicken. Steaks, Chops, Salads,
Etc. Seven private Dining Rooms.
ia. FULLER. Prop.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-10
T25 CLAS@TROT AND PACE-PURSE
$50
Rex Wilkes. blk G.. by john
ME Wilkes. j. VI. Ridley.

Oakland
Al Pointer. oh. m. by Romeo.
George Bonnallie. Lewiston, l l
Laneey. b. g. by Apple Jack,
W. G.. Morrill,. PittstieId 80. 4
Nancy G.. blk. m. by kolus,
VI. A. Kendall. clinton ;---. 8 3
Ned O.. b. g. ". e. Rey.
noIds. WinSlOw --..-- 49,. ;
Stub Wilkes. b. e.. by Ernest
Wilkes. H. III. Lee, Augusta,
Time, ? 2DE. 2.el.s. 2-2il2. 2.25Il, 2.9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Heir to England's Throne
Fired on by Would-be
Assassin.
SOUGHT TO KILL WALES.
Brussels Railway Station the
Scene of Attempted
Tragedy.

Brussels, April 4.-The prince OF
Wales was shot at while leaving tie
railroad station here. He was not hurt.
As the train was leaving the north
ern railroad station. an individual
fired revolver at the Prince of Wales,
but missed his royal highnes5.
CIrcumstances of the Affair.
The attempt upon the life of the
prince of Wales occurred at 3:15 p m.
The wOuld-be assassin jumped upon
the footboard of the princes saloon
car as the train was started and fired
into the car, aiming at the prince of
Wales. The man was Immediately ar
rested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

Good rains have fallen in Australia.
and the outlook for wheat is now gen
orally more favorable than ii has been
for years past.
Since Jan. l the United States forces
in the Philippines have been in 124
skirmishes and lost 3 officers and as
men killed and II officers and 1J1 men
wounded. Tagal losses We're 1,42B
killed and 1.453 wounded.
The body of an unidentified boy
aged about Il years was found fOat-
ing in the Lake ut Chicago.
Fire in hat store filed the Hoffman
House and Albemarle hotel. New York,
with smoke, and caused a panic among
the guests, in the midst OF which Olga
Nethersole tainted.
Porch-climbing burglars scaled the
stne walls of Mason Il. Starring's
residence at Chicago and escaped with
81 800 worth of jewels, money, etc.
Professor a. AgaSSiz. who has been
exploring In the south Pacific, has re-
turned home.
A recent Boston court ruling makes
it unlawful to sell cigars on Sunday in
that city.
The only woman suffrage PROPOSE
ton considered this year by the New
York legislature has been killed in the
senate.
Governor Pingree has designated
April 27 as Arbor day in Michigan.
\ labor paper known as the Union
Leader has been established at Green
Bay, Wis.
Venezuelan rebels under Hernandez
have suffered decisive defeat.
The General Electric company, of
New York, has secured control of the
Siemans & Halske Electric Company
of America.
French Minister of War de Gallifet
told the chamber of deputies that
Frances ports and colonies are abso-
lutely safe from attacks.
Singapore papers assert that Aguin-
aldo is In that city.
Mount Vernon Qlls.) twins have been
christened shelby" and "Cullom," in
honor of Illinois senior senator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Hero saves His Children.

Alton. Ills. April 4.-The heroism
of William Shannahan saved the lives
of his children from Il burning building
here Monday. The fire was well under
way when Shannahan was awakened.
The room was full of smoke, and on
opening the door to the stairway n
roaring furnace greeted him. He closed
the door quickly, grabbed up his two
children, who We're sleeping in the
room, wrapped them about with
blankets and shot into the flames,
which were eating away the staircase.
lie escaped to the street badly SCARED
and blistered, but safe, with his chill
Arpn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
wIsCoNsIN's MUNICIPALITIES.
Milwaukee Elects the Democrats-In 9th
er Badger Towns.

Milwaukee. April 1.-The result OF
the municipal elections throughout
Wisconsin outside of Milwaukee show
that where the Republicans and Demo
Gratis placed party tickets in the field
the Republicans gained the greater
number of victories. In many in.
stances. however. party lines were
thrown aside and citizens tickets were
elected Republican mayors were
elected in Hudson. Durand. Waupaca,
Eleroy. Elkhart. Maunson. Sparta, New
Lisbon, Marinette. Columbus. Monroe.
Darlington, Ripon, Marshfield. Hay
ward. Elkhorn. New Richmond. Niro-
qua. Stoughton and Portage. Demo
cratic mayors We're elected in Grants
burg. Hartford. Sheboygan Falls. Ply
mouth, Fox Lake. Chiffon, Mineral
Point. Watertown- Alma. Beaver Dam
Edgerton. Eagle. MaZomanie, BaraboC
and Fort Atkinson.
Citizens tickets were elected in Fen
nimOre. Thorp. Cedarburg. Kilbourn.
Waterloo. Lodi. Horizon. Algoma
Kewaunea- Merrill Rbi:siander. Bur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
CHICAGO CITY ELECTION.
Republicans Get Majority in the Coun-
cil-Township Results.

Chicago, April "A very light vote
was cast at the city election yester-
day. The contests were chiefly alder
manic, although in each of the various
townships an assessor. collector, super
visor and clerk was chosen. The chief
interest centered in the aldermanic
vote. Thirty-five of these officials were
chosen, the Republicans securing nine
and the Democrats sixteen. The old
city council contained 81 Democrats,
80 Republicans and 1 independent.
The new council contains 40 Republic
ans and % Democrats, making an ad-
ditional member of council for new
ward recently annexed. In the cleo
tions for town officers. the Republicans
carried the south town. town of Hyde
Park and town OF Lake View. while
the Democrats carried the north and
west town and town of Lake. The
majorities in these cases We're small
In the townships outside of the city
limits, the Republicans, as usual, made
n clean sweep, electing the entire
ticket.
The Municipal Voters League made
a strong fight against those it called
"gangSterS and grafters." The League
indorsed thirty-nine aldermanic candi-
dates and repudiated twenty-one. or
the thirty-nine Endorsed nineteen We're
elected, and of the twenty-One re-
pudiated twelve We're elected. Much
interest centered in the fight in the
Second ward. where Mayor Harrison
made a strong fight for G. +. Gunther,
the Democratic nominee. Gunther was
beaten by w. III. Thompson, Republi
can, by 400 votes. Both were indorsed
by the League.
Township elections were held
throughout Illinois yesterday. and so
far as the returns show at this writ
ing the Republicans seem to have
elected more candidates than the
Democrats. although the returns are
very incomplete. In none was there
any issue of Importance outside of the
township in which the votes were
cast. 4 small vote is reported from all
parts OF the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
SHE WANTS HER POODLE.
Wisconsin Woman Asks Chicago Police
to Find the "DaWR."

Wisconsin Woman Asks Chicago Police
to Find the "Dawg."
Chicago. April Miss Emma Cur
tbs. of Spring Lake, Wis, wants the
Chicago police to recover her pet
poodle, Curly. Miss Curtis eaumer-
ates in a lengthy letter received by
Chief of Detectives Colleran the Yari-
Gus and sundry accomplishments and
fine points of her lost dog. On the
strength of these she innocently re-
quests and humbly begs that two OF
the most accomplished officers of his
force be sent through Wisconsin in
search of Curly"
The writer also says she has tried To-
cal talent, with the result that an anna
teur detective of Spring Lake secured
board and lodging at her home free of
cost for several weeks and offers the
same inducement to the Chicago men.
The dog in question disappeared Jan.
- and the writer says she is of the
opinion it has been appropriated by a
neighbOr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
GREAT HALL
IS No MORE.
Kansas City Convention Au-
ditorium Food For
Flames.
OTHER BUILDINGS ALSO LOST
Place of Coming Democratic
National Gathering is
Wiped Out.

Kansas City, April 4.-The conven-
ton hall, the mammoth and superb
auditorium in which the democratic
convention was to have been held July
4, burned to the ground in less than
half an hour by fire that started in the
building at 1:1O today.
Within few minutes after the
fire caught, the whole structure was a
mass of flames, and 20 minutes after
the first alarm was turned in the roof
fell in with a crash. The fire started
over n furnace room in the rear end
of the building. and before the first
engine arrived had gotten beyond
control.
Church and School Also Destroyed.
The fire jumped across Central
street, where it first caught the Sec
ond Presbyterian church and then the
Lathrop public school, which were
both totally destroyed.
A row of residences in the rear of
the hall on Twelfth street were COM
pIetely destroyed.
The total loss is from $3.50, 600 To
$450,0 600. The insurance is about
half.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Miners Strike for the Scale.

Springfield. Ills, April 4.-Tha 200
miners employed at the Harrisburg and
Ledford mines in Saline county have
struck because the mine owners have
refused to pay the ascent scale fixed
by the joint state conference of opera
tors and miners held in Springfield re-
Gently, and also refuse to leave the
matter to the state board of arbitra-
tion. There is no change in the situa-
tiOn in the Springfield sub-district re-
garding the strike of the drivers and
day men. The strike threatens to be-
come general throughout the district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Ancient Cattle and Butcherinp

The earliest records of Egypt depict
a butcher cutting up an OK, exactly as
1t Is done today outside of the great
slaughterirg establishments, with a
knife that he sharpened upon a steel
that hung at his side and providing
cuts Of meat precisely like ours.
They used leather. and they did better
tanning than we do; the blood. instead
of being processed into fertilizing. was
used for cooking purposes, and our
Spanish friends never see better bull
fight than was daily puryeyed for the
delectation OF those ancient sports"
A little later in the worlds history
we find records of tricks being played
in the cattle trade, for do not some
historians aver that Jacob exercised
undue influence upon the cows Of La
bans herds as well as upon the ewes
of his hocks? And others tell us that
Zaph-u-to known as 40
seph the Wise" stockbroker in chief
for the Pharaoh Apophies. who. Of
course, was not known in the deal
cornered the cattle as well as the grain
Of all the country about.--Self Culture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
FIG CURE FOR CANCER.
Tried with Success by Patient Who De
cIined Surgery,

clIneu surgery
Palmyra. Wis. April Airs. G. P.
Wooster, a leading resident here and
energetic church worker, is very happy
and wants everybody to know the
cause of her happiness. Many months
ago a council of all the physicians in
town decided she had a cancer and
only by prompt surgical operation
would she be cured. To this she OBJ
jected. determined to die a natural
death from it than be thus tortured.
Some one, however. suggested that
she try the fig cure" and treat herself.
1t could certainly do no harm if it did
not effect cure. Accordingly a short
time ago she laid in supply of the
best figs the market afforded. She ate
figs. took Zig syrup and used fig salve
and poultices until, greatly to her sur
prise, the cancer loOSened its hold, and
by her own hands was transferred to
4 bottle of alcohol. This she today eX-
hibits rs the result of the fig cure" in
answer TO her Dr1VprS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
MEN FOR THE HALL OF FAME.
Four of the Hundred Judges Who Are to
Name Them.

New York, April AT the monthly
meeting of the New York university
senate yesterday one hundred judges
We're selected to choose the great
Americans who are to be represented
in the Hall of Fame. President Eliot.
of Harvard. and President James b.
Angel, of the University of Michigan.
have agreed to serve on the board.
The two living eX-presidents of the
United States, Grover Cleveland and
Benjamin Harrison, were also selected.
The names of the remaining ninety
siv will not be made public until they
have been heard from. Two hundred
names We're considered, submitted by
members OF the senate. The list as
decided upon contains the names of
many public men, Including college pro.
fessors. scientists and inventors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
DEWEY IN THE RACE
Says He Will Run, If Nominated,
for President of the
United States.
HAS REooNsIDERED HIS OPINIONS.

I And Concluded to Bow to the Peoples
WiIi-Declines to State His Platform or
Party - Results of Western City and
Township Elections-Republica Cap
ture Chicago's City CounciI-Rose Elect
ed Mayor of MIlwaukee-Other Returns.
Washington, April 4.-Dewey this
morning confirmed the interview pub
lished this morning in the New York
World to the effect that he will accept
the presidency of the United States,
shou d the American people desire him
to ill the office. He refused to make
any further statement.
New York, April 4.-X special TO The
World from Washington says: Admiral
Dewey authorizes The World TO an
nOunce TO the American people that
after mature reflection. and in response
TO the earnest entreaties from all parts
of the country, his former decision not
under any circumstances to run for the
presidency is rescinded. a World cor
respondent saw the admiral at his
home at o'clock last evening. Ad-
miral Dewey said: Il realize that the
time has arrived when l must de-
finitely define my position.
Experiences a Change of Mind.
"When / arrived in this country last
September / said then that nothing
would induce me to be a candidate for
the presidency. Since then, however,
1 have had the leisure and inclination
10 study the matter, and have reached
q different conclusion. Inasmuch as 80
many assurances have come to Inc
from my countrymen that l would be
acceptable as candidate for this great
office. If the American people want
me for this high office | shall be only
too wiling to serve them. 1t is the
highest honor in the gift of this nation;
what citizen would refuse it?
bob Not Such a Hard One.
''Since studying this subject / am
convinced that the office of the presi-
dent is not such very difficult one TO
fill. his duties being mainly to execute
the laws of congress. Should be
chosen for this exalted position 1 would
execute the laws of congress as faith
fully as l have always executed the or
ders of my superiors." Admiral Dewey
did not state which party's nomination
he would accept. The reporter asked:
ION what platform would you stand?"
and the admiral replied: Il think
have said enough at this time, and pos
SiDly too much"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04

Ington-- nartland. Boyd. Brodhead
Lake Gene Il. Omro, Port Wapington
Richland C.nter. West Bend, Reeds
burg and Evansville.
Four circuit judges were elected. all
without opposition, as follows: Fifth
circuit, George Clementson. Lancas ster;
Sixth circuit. Orvis B. Wyman. Viro
qua: Eleventh circuit, A. j. Vinto. Su.
perior: Twelfth, &. F. Dunwiddie
Janesville.
Mayor David s. Rose. Democrat
triumphed at the municipal election
here and carried the rest of the city
ticket with him. He will have a plu.
rality of at least 1000. The complex.
ion of the common council and board
of supervisors seems to favor the Re,
puDncans, though the result Is very
close.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
ANOTHER PORTO RICAN TEST
/ TOiBe Made on the Contract Labor Law at
New York.

TOiBe Made on the Contract Labor Law at
New York.
New York, April 1.-The application
of the contract labor law to citizens
of Porto Rico is involved in an arrest
made by the barge office officials yes
terday. JOrg Cruz. an intelligent Porto
Rican. arrived yesterday on the steam
ship Caracas and was arrested on i
charge of violating the contract labor
law on complaint of an organizer OF
the American Federation OF Labor.
Cruz came here under contract with
an American firm who declare their in
tentiOn 10 fight the case. The matter
has been referred to Washington and
Cruz is held in detention pending fur
ther proceedings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
JAMESTOWN, ST. HELENA.

was stopped and searched near Cape
Town. The Beers jumped through one
Of the windows of the train and got
away.
London. April 4-There is nothing
new this morning from the seat of war
in South Africa.
London. April 4.-The following Is
received relative to the disaster at
Bushman's lop:
"Bushman's Kop. April Clearing
that the waterworks were deserted the
correspondent of the Reuters telegram
agency rode forward tday. Arriving
at the crest of hill volley was fired
at him, and moment later man
appeared at the top of the crest Call
ing him to stop firing and saying he
was unarmed and desired to talk with
him the correspondent discovered that
this man was an American, who de-
clarcd that he accompanied the Beers
only as a Sight-seer. He said that never
during his whole life had he witnessed
such magnificent pluck as that shown
by the British Saturday. and he as
serted that not only himself but the
whole Boer army were profoundly
touched with admiration ut their gal
liant behavior.
British Did Pretty Well.
1t appears that the Beers never
doubted their abllltN 10 Cdpluit INT
whole British free and We're dumb
founded ut the courage displayed and
the mastery way in which the force
was able TO escape from the death
trap. The correspondents informant
refused to give any information re-
garding the Boer forces or their move
mcnts. but it appeared that the present
force was detached from Kroonstadt,
joined the Ladybrand force. and again
divided nrth of Thaba N'Chu. one por-
tion following the other and meeting
Colonel BroadwOod's retreatinE force
The bu-CherS- engiA-ed consisted or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Mayor Harrison for Governor. AsES

Springfield. Ills, April "A State
Register special from Carrollton says
the Greene county Democratic conveu-
ton instructed the delegates to the
state convention to vote for Mayor
Carter H. Harrison, of Chicago. for
governor. The resolutions reaffirm the
Chicago platform in its entirety. de-
clare i'll favor of free trade with Porto
Rico. against the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty; favor an income tax. the indie
pendence of the Philippines under the
United States protectorate; sympathize
with the Beers. hold the Republican
party responsible for the trusts. and
declare for William J. Bryan for presi-
dent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
DECLINES TO BE REFORMED.
Decatur Dances, Plays Cards. Goes to See
SapphO and So Forth.

Decatur, Ills, April 4.-Religious or
ganiZations have put forth three deter
mined efforts in the last two weeks to
effect social reforms. all without sue
cess. First a committee representing
the organized pastors of Decatur called
on the high school authorities and
asked that dancing he left out of par
ty arranged by the junior class for the
senior class. The superintendent and
principal said they had no jurisdiction
over pupils out of school hours and the
party came off with dancing and cards
added.
Next n committee of preachers and
business men called on Manager Civ
en-, of the Opera House, and asked that
immoral parts of "Sappho'' be cut
from the play here. The play was Civ
en- without alteration. the maua cement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04

Photographed a Dead Man.

Madison, Wis, April 4.-George
Burns, Il stranger who died in the pO-
lice station Sunday evening. was photo
graphed Monday and the pictures will
be sent out to other cities by the po-
lice in an endeavor to identify him.
Nothing but piece of soap was found
in his pockets. His body will not be
buried for three or four days in the
hope that he may be identified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
That Case of the Baker Butcner,.

Charleston, S. c., April 4.-In the
federal court yesterday the case against
the Lake City citizens charged with
Iynching Postmaster Baker and burn
ing the postoffice in 1898 was carried
over to the next April term on motion
of the district attorney. The case was
tried last April, resulting in a mistrial.
1t is the opinion here that the govern
ment will abandon the effort to con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Democratic Gains I'm Missouri.

ST. Louis. April 4.-Municipal cleo
tions were held yesterday in many
towns in Missouri. The results where
party lines were drawn We're on the
whole favorable to the Democrats.
There were some surprises on both
sides. but the Democratic vote showed
the greater gains. The Democrats car
ried Kansas City by 1000 for mayor.
eIecting the whole ticket. This is 4
Democratic gain.