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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
Eastern Maine Insane Hospital Needs funds

That the appropriation of $l50,000 made
by the last Legislature 10 complete the
Eastern Maine Insane hospital will ne in
sufficient is certain. The completion Of
The work will depend entirely on what ac-
tiun il taken by GOV. Powers in the ml t-
can be supplied, it will be possible to
complete the work and have the hospital
ready for occupancy. this fall.
This is the substance Of an interview
which Commercial representative had
with Hon. Sidney NJ. Bird of Rockland.
chairman of the Executive Council com
mittce in charge OF building the hospital
I'VE have gone far enough with the
work" said Mr.. Bird, ito know that the
funds at our command will be insufficient
to finish the building. Practically every
thing depends on the Governor If he
,avors the completion of the work anl
secs that the money is forthcoming it will
be possible to put the hospital in condi-
tumn. When the work is done between
25O and 800 can be accommodated
My committee has nothing to do with
the appointment of superintendent,
said Mr. Bird, in answer to a question
when the Executive Council committee
finishes its work on the hospital, it will
turn it over to the trustees of the Maine
Insane hospital in Augusta, who, it Is
presumed, will have absolute control Of
the one here. At any rate. they are the
people who will appoint the superinten-
dent There are already. ! understand 2
rtumber Of applicants in the field and the
contest will doubtless he warm"
Mr.. Bird arrived in town, early in the
weei-. On Thursday. he left on the City
of Bangor of the Boston line, at o'clock,
for his home in RoCkland.-Bangur Com
mercial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Holding State Council at Lewston-Ha1C
somely Entertained Business Session

The State Council Of The Daughters of
the American Revolution opened, Thurs
day. at Lewiston, with banquet ten-
dcred hy the State regent. Mrs. Wallace
II. White of that city. nj the New
Dewitt. The menu was elaborate ami
elegantly served by Landlord Plttee. the
guests of tho occasion being Mrs. w. If.
Yuuland Of Biddeford: Mrs. NJ. :. White.
Rucklind: Mrs j. l.. Walker. ThumaStun
Mrs. Nora G. Rice. Gardiner; Miss Helen
W. Fuller. Augusta; Mrs. Burton II.
WinsIow. Saco: Miss Annie Frye Bethcl:
ana the officers of the local Mary billing
ham Chapter: Mrs. +. II. Packard, re-
gent. Mrs. g. %. PeaSlee. vice regent.
Mrs. ID. =. stevens, secretary; Miss Mar
garct Bolster. registrar; Mrs. q. NJ.
,Iowe chaplain. Mrs. Caroline w. ID
Rich. historian; also Mrs. Alice Frye
Briggs and Mrs. Horace &. Little.
At $50 a business session WAS held in
Journal hall. with the following program:
rctdry. address Of welcome Mrs. II. III.
Little: response. Miss Helen w. Fuller rf
Augusta; roll cali report of secretary.
report If treasurer: report ut delegates
to the Continental Congress; reports of
regents: report of constitution Cummittc'.
election Of officers: discussion: lis state
Organization Desirable?'' How To ..ain-
tain Chapter Interest,"; general discus
sion: motions on resolutions. a picnic
supper was served hy the chapter ANA
reception was rendered the guests this
evening.
At the business meeting. Mrs. J. +.
Walker of Thomaston. was elected treas
urer. and Mrs Nora G. Rice Of Gardiner.
recording secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

North Anson reports that the ground
froze several inches, Wednesday night
and all the standing water frozo hard
The thermometer STOOD at freezing. Al
z "A. M.
The first st. Croix drive has arrived
at Miiltown. It was from Mohanneq
waters and scales some 100000 feet of
lumber. Tho river drivers will have q
short season, this year.
The lumbcrmen Are stilI bothara1
with the brook drives, reports co-rira
from upriver that the water is SO l,,,.
that it is imp ssible to move the l,gs
The Aroostook river is stil at fregbor
pitch and the mill IF tha Ashland Man
ufacturing Co. ut Ashland ~ stII idIc
The identity of the man killed bv
train in the suburbs Of Portland
Wednesday, has been established His
rame, as papers found on his person
indicated. was Fred Chamberlain. rnd
hls home WAS near Providence. X. 4
Rolatites win raturn to Rhode Island
with the body, Friday.
It has been voted by the State ". G
I. II. Society to keep "open house" III
tine State wv. q. r. T headquarters. liza
Free street, Portland, during ON Home
week ann the officers arr already
hearing from many temperance com
rados in other stat who are planning
to come home" On visit at that
time.
The ground irat north .r thc chapel
at Weatbrook Seminary is being stakcd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

$500 on the old city building, makes z
total Of $500 toward reducing the ci,y
debt, sum consistently large consid-
ering the present state of business.
With these changes the rate Of taxa
ton will be the same as last year-l9
mills
by Alderman Perkins: ordered,
that Will Nickerson be and hereby is
appointed driver Of the city team for
the ensuing year" Passed.
BY Alderman Fuller: Verbal report
Of committee on claims. recommending
that Messrs. J. r. Hickok and Thomas
Jones be allowed $50 each for injuries
received and loss of time incurred by
reason of the Wilder fire Of 1ast Jan
uary. Report accepted.
BY Alderman Lord: "Ordcrcsi. that
the sum of 500 be paid to James II.
Hckok. a member Of the Hook and
Ladder Company Of this city. to reim-
burse him for loss of time on account
Cf severe injuries sustained by him on
January 18th. 1900. during the burning
Of the Wilder Oil Cloth Compauy's $
building Laid on table.
BY Alderman Harrington: Ordered
that the city treasurer be authorized
and instructed to pay J. r. HickOk ard
Thomas Jones $50 each in settlement
Of claims reported favorahly by the
committee on claims" Passed.
BY Alderman Lunt: "Ordercd that
the engineer and fireman or Steamer
No. s. be allowed half salary; 80 cents
per hour to be paid only in case the
steamer is called out" Passed
A license was granted w r Oui,1n Ia
run a lunch and billiard room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
Utah R publicans in State Convention.

Salt Lake City. Utah. May 1o.-Thc
r publican state convention here. to-
day, n.t To elect siX delegates to tho
national convention at Philadelphia.
The convention was called II order. at
l3.2o. by Chairman Walton. w. d.
Livingston Of Sanpate county. was
mad temporary chairman. Tie made 4
brief address. calling attention u the
prosperity of the country. After the
appointment of the committees a re-
cess was taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The sale by auction Of the Peel fam
lily heirlooms drew a fashionable
crowd at London, Thursday, among
which Sir Robert Peel mingled. gaily
watching the heirlooms knocked down
TO curio dealers. Among the bidders
were Lord Rosebery and the Roths-
childs, but dealers predominated. Tile
most valuable part of the collection
Will come under the hammer, Friday
thursdays sale was chiefly statuary
and furniture and realized about cSO0O.
The chief item was Chantrey's bust of
Sir Waiter Scott, which brought c225O.
Friday. are expected to
run much higher. There are rare Van
Dykes and others on the list.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
Colorado Republican Stale Convention.

Denver. COL, May 1o.-The Republi-
can state convention mot, at II O'Clock
today. Nearly all Of the counties were
represented state chairman y. z
Seaman called the convention to order
ana presented United states Senator
Wolcott for temporary chairman. Mr.
Wolcott was enthusiastically received
He spoke at some length upon the po-
liticaI situation in the state and
nation, highly culoeizing President Nc
Kinley ana endorsing every art NJ thc
administration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

A great section Of the estate Of the late
Gen. Samuel f. Hersey was willed to the
city of Bangor for educational use.
Eighteen years before the testdtor had
made his will. a committee of the city
council. called upon to fix the valuation,
fixed the value Of the timber lands. which
he devised in trust to Bangor, at $lGl.-
0HS.42. Sixteen years later ana two years
before. by the terms of the will. the prop
erty could be divided. the State assessors
placed the valuation at 1853. 7S1.S1, or $392,-
G93.i5 more than the valuation fixed by
the trustees of the estate and the city
council committee. 1t is not surprising
that the city is taking steps to secure its
right to the timber lands
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
100000 BUSHELS OF CORN
Leave New York for India. Peoples Gilt 10
the Famine Sufferers.

New York. May 1O-Thc famine re-
lief steamer Quito sailed, today. f5r
corn for the famine districts. This is
the largest cargo ever carried by any
vessel on 4 similar errand ana comes
from people Of all denominations in
every part Of the United States. The
Kansas India famine relief committee
Is represented by 10000 bushels and the
Menonite's committee by 5000 bushels.
1t is expected that the voyage will be
made in 40 days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

In the Kansas Branch there has re-
Gently been organized base ball team.
We have the material for one in TOgus.
For a shortstop we have a member
standing ) feet, 6 inches and weighing
312 pounds. For an outfielder we have
a Maine Veteran who stands 6 feet, 6
inches high and weighs 296 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The annual session Of the High Court
Of Maine. Independent order Of For
csters. will be held in this city, July "a,
% and &c. The three encampments OF
the Royal Foresters have been invited
to meet with the high court. The three
"ncampmcnts which constitute the
uniform rank Of the order are located
in Rumford Falls, Franklin and Old
Town Court Sebasticook of this city
will hold a meeting, May Il, to appoint
committees and make other arrang r.
mcnts flr the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

\ Jew pedler by the name OF a.
Glisk. now located at South Gardiner
appeared at the police station and set
tied up for the issuing of a bogus
check. AS the parties on whom the
check was drawn did not care to push
the matter and as the pedler was Will
ing to settle for the amount asked,
Sheriff Hildreth, in whose hands the
matter was placed, made the settle
ment. satisfactory to all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
Death OF Mrs Eliza Norris.

Miss Eliza Norris died. at a late
hour last evening. after an illness Of
short duration. Pneumonia developed
into peritonitis ana no relief could be
given. Miss Norris age was 80. She
is survived by her mother. aged 81.
She was an estimable lady. and the
news Of her death will be shock to
her large number Of friends. Notice Of
funeral Will be later given
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

D. f. Danforth, secretary Of the Car
diner Loan & Building Association,
went to Portland, Thursday, where he
attended, in the afternoon. a meeting
of the several associations of the State.
The object of the meeting is for organ
izing and otherwise forming a State
association for the benefit of all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The II. X. Newbert Shoe Co. is evil
IDENTIFY determined to build up a repu-
tation for selling the best goods the
market affords. and the manufacturer
who can deceive Mr.. Newbert regard
ing the style. or wearing quality of his
goods, will have to be sharp indeed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
The Mock Trial.

The case of Rosella Burdock VS.. DR.,
Philander Plato U3eeman VS.. Tcnney)
will occupy the attention Of the su-
preme court in City hall. this evening.
Both sides of the case are in the hands
OF able attorneys and some startling
developments are expected
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The Gardiner Band boys are now
talking up grand concert and ball to
be given at the Coliseum in the near
future. 1t is hoped by this move to
realize sufficient amount to start
them going in their work for the sum
mer. committee meeting will be at
once held and definite action taken in
the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

There was heavy frost in Halo
Well. Thursday morning. The fountain
at the cemetery presented a decidedly
picturesque appearance with the long
icicles which had formed and with
stood the sun of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

There will be enough ot the national
game IN the city. today ana saturday. to
satisfy tho most enthusiastic crank. The
colby Junior League series win open.
this afternoon Two games will be played.
and probably two more. Saturday fore
noon. I'm the afternoon Colby and the
Lewiston Athletic Association Will cross
bats The Junior League IL composed M
teams from the four hitting schools NJ
colby. Coburn. Hebron Kicker ana fiig-
gins. The rivalry between the schools
has been very keen since the first series
and the games are often worthy Of col
lege teams. The Higgins team arrived,
Thursday. in time for little practice bc-
fore the league games open. The games,
today. will be called nj > and o'clock.
and those Of Saturday at . and II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Gardiner Z. Dickinson Of the Savan-
nah Cotton Exchange. has received re-
plies to queries with regard To the
coming cotton crop from more than 200
points in Georgia. Alabama and Mis-
sissippi and from d number of central
cotton points in North and South Caro-
lima and Florida. The reports indicate
there Will he an increase Of 10 per
cent. il this years crop over that Of
Inst Nnlr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The returns from furlough are: Mark
Ford from Gardiner; Chas. Moran,
from New York City; John Anderson,
from Hartford, Conn; Peter Tatroe,
from Fall River, Mass; Patrick Kirk,
Thomas Boyd, William Connolly and
Michael Ward, all from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
House Lots
BY AUCTION
On Saturday, May II,
1900, At p. NJ. on the Premises.
FIFTEEN HOUSE LOTS.

Situated on CLINTON STREET. Gar
diner. Me. The lots are all four rods
front, and six and half rods deep. cen
trally located in good neiGhborhood, and
will he sold on such easy terms that any
one can become real estate owner.
JUST LOOK AT THE EASY TERMS;
purchaser to make Il cash payment at
time of sale of 80 and $l5 more on deliv-
cry of deed, and balance of purchase
money if paid within one year of date OF
deed. without interest, or the whole bal
ance to be paid within three years of
date Of deed, at the interest rate of per
cent per annura.
In lieu Of above terms Of payment. pur-
chaser can arrange to pay balance Of pur-
chase price in monthly installments,
which will include interest and taxes.
These are the most favorable terms eV-
cr offered for a purchaser desiring a
foundation for a home. Come one and all
and attend this sale. Sale positive. For
further particulars inquire Of
NJ. a. HARADEN, Auctioneer.
may1 ,d1w,Sp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

received the balance of the quarterly
consignment of clothing. etc, and Is
now well supplied in all lines and sizes.
The clerks are hard at work in arrang-
ing the goods and there will probably
be an issue, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The committee appointed by the city
government to ascertain how much build
ing material the city has on hand for the
erection Of . municipal building finds that
about n GOO brick have been removed ana
that 4 part of The pine lumber has been
used BY the city for various purposes.
The brick was disposed Of by VI. &. Fos-
ter & Son at the time when it wIz
thought that the city would not have T.
pay for the material furnished far thu
new city building. They viii be replaced
by the firm whenever the city wants
them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

A. A. Brann expects to move into his
new store, the store formerly occupied
by c. w. Averill. the first of the week.
He is at present moving a part of his
stores to that place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
An Absolute Necessity
in Many Cases.
A DECREASE IN WEIGHT
FREQUENTLY INDICATES
A DECLINE.
Our Modern Rebuilder, Vin0l,
Will Help You Do 1t.
THE WAY 1T ACTS ON A DE-
PLETED CONSTITUTION IS
SIMPLY MARVELLOUS.

Are you getting thin? If you are
you had better watch yourself. Take
Vinol. 1t will build you up quickly
and surely.
A healthy man does not vary much
from year to wear in his weight.
This is as it should be. Vinol enables
the organs of the body to renew flesh,
muscle tissue, bone structure, and at
tends to purifying the great vital cur
rent of the human system. the blood.
Ninol contains the active curative
properties of Cod-Liver Oil in a highly
concentrated state, and is the most
wonderful tonic that We have ever had
anything to do with. =
Ninol acts upon the stomach in a
beneficial way, enabling it to obtain
for itself the necessary ingredients
from the food that is taken into it to
build up the pure healthy body and in
crease the weight.
Mr.. ii. NJ Stufcll, who is we'll
known passenger trainman on the
Boston and Maine Railroad suffered
as many railroad men do. with kidney
and other troubles. He writes as fol-
lows:
My kidneys troubled me n great
deal. my bowels were very irregular. L
had great distress in my stomach, suf-
fered with bilious headaches. had no
appetite, could not sleep nights, and
was losing flesh rapidly. | began 10
take Ninol, l am now on my THIRD bot
tie, and it is doing wonders for me.
| My kidneys are better. my bowels are
again regular, my stomach no longer
troubles me, and no more headaches.
and as for appetite, don't speak of it; !;
l sleep like a top and have gtined
thirteen pounds. You can count on
me always to recommend Vinol as the
king of medicines.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

A large number Of the ladies Of the
7. I. w. club went to Augusta, yes
terday afternoon, where they We're
pleasantly entertained at whist at the
home of Mrs. Everett Stone
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
For Women.

DIR. Tnlman's Monthly Rcgulatorhas brought
happiness to hundreds { t anxious women.
There is positively no other remedy known
to medical science, that Will so quickly and
safely do the work. Have never had single
failure. The longe>tanI most obstinate cases
are relic ed ia days without fail. No other
remedy will do this. No pam, no danger. no
interference with work. The most diff cult
cases successfully treated through CORES
nondcnce, and the most complete satisfaction
guarantecdin every instance. l relieve hun
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further particulars. All letters truthfully
answered. Free confidential advice i'll all
matters OF n private or delicate nature. Bear
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every possible condition and viii positively
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mail securely sealed, 500. DIR. T.. NJ. TOl.-
MAN CO., 10 fremont st, Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The streets throughout the post are
receiving their annual spring repairs
and regarding, and will soon be the
ideal condition Of good roads for the
wheelmen
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Major +. Rowell of Hallowell, is in
this city on his return from Minneap-
oils. Mimi, where he has spent tho
winter with his son, w. w. Rowell,
formerly of this city. Portland Adver-
tiSer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

remains We're taken to Whitefeld Tor
interment. Mr.. Doyle was well known
in this city, where he kept jewelry
store about 10 years ago, before go
ing to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

After four years negotiations the
United Presbyterian church synod Of
Scotland has unanimously resolved in
favor of union with the Free church.
The latter viii pass a similar resolu-'
ton. during the present month. and the
Incorporating assembly will meet at
Elinbu!gh, in October.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
NATIONAL HOME.
officer of the day, Capt. Comins.

l.. =. Rice has gone on furlough to
East Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The annual meeting of the ". G. T.
IT,, was held, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Perry was elected president; Mrs.
Shafer secretary and Mrs. Asa Libby
ireaSurpr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Judson Irish of Kittcry. formerly of
this city, was calling on friends.
Thursday He was called to Dexter. a
few days ago, by the death of his
mother
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
G. H. s.

Home run-Drew. Two-base hits-Lord
Drew Messenger. Winslow. Double plays
Allen and Pike Base on balls-By Dem
mons. 5; by Allen, . Struck out-By
Demmons 9; by Allen, 9. Umpire, Wood
cock Time > hours
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Miss May Shepherd returned, Thursday
from Boston. where she has been attend
ing the graduating exercises of the Emer-
son College of Oratory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Among the numerous improvements
IS new bath room in tine headquar-
ters building for the benefit of the
clerks quartered there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Two dodgers We're accommodated at
the police station, Wednesday night
For this time of year, this is an un-
usual happening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Arbor day is to be a half holiday,
and appropriate work or exercises will
be held in the city schools, during the
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
WATERVILLE.

About 400. 900 small trout passed
this city. yesterday, on their way to a
new home in Great and Long ponds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The remains Of the late Augustus
Doyle arrived, yesterday afternoon.
from New York. where he died of diph-
iberia, Tuesday, aged A. years. The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Mrs. NJ. A. Hopkins and son Henry
went to Lewiston, Thursday. called by
the serious illness of a relative.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Miss F. f. Lamb manages to keep
her force busy creating fashionable
spring hats in spite of the dreariness
Of the weather
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The remains Of Mrs Nancy Russell
who recently died in Augusta. We're in
TERED in the HallOwell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Frank Hickok Of Lynn, Mass, is Wis
iting his brother, J. r. Hickok, for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Accidents come with distressing IRE
4uency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings,
sprans. DR.. Thomas Eclectric OH re.
leves the pain instantly. Never safe
without It.
non wed. fri&wkv tt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The Leavenworth Home lost 80 mem
bers by death, during the month of
April.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

r. NJ Johnson returned. Thursday,
from a business visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The Baptist Society was entertained
by Mrs. King at Baker hall, Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Mrs Herbert Barker of Pawtucket.
r. l.. arrived, Thursday, on 4 visit to
her sister, Mrs. Fred Ankertcll, Free
mont street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11
HALLOWELL.

Miss Frances of Boston, is visiting
her sister. Miss Emma French.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

S. d. Stone arrived from Boston, las
evening to make a short visit to his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Stone. Lin
coin avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

With many such testimonials as
the above coming before us, it is not
strange that we endorse Vin0l as
strongly as we do. We unheSitat-
ingly agree to return to any one
who has taken VinOl AMI is not
satisfied that it has accomplished all
that we claim for it every cent that
they have paid US for this remedy.
Bowditch, Webster & Co.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

One of the most important auction
sales of the season. See the admin
istrator's sale" ad. on this page.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

Willie Tillison went to Pawtucket r
T., last night. where he will pass Z
week visiting his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

+. D. Bartlett, superintendent Of The
Farmingdale plant of the Berlin Mill.
Co.. arrived, last evening, from Berlin
Mills y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

+. II. Emery was able to be at his
place of business, yesterday, after Il
weeks illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

c. II. Nelson of Waterville. was in the
city. yesterday, and purchased some good
horses before leaving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

DR.. f. NJ. Putnam went to Boston
yesterday, where he will pass a few
days visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

John Newell who has been in Bos-
ton on short business trip, returned,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-11

The next attraction at the Opera
house will be "A Young Wife, Friday
evening, May Is.