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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-28
c. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIoNEERS, 1407 g ST.

EXTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURF, CARPETS, &c, FROM A FLAT AND
SEN ERAL PRIVATE RESIDENCES, WITHIN
OUR AUCTION ROOMS 1907 g STREET, SATCR-
DAY, SEPTEMBER TWENTY-NINT 1900, AT
TEN AN.
FINE FOLDING BED. ELEGANT LEATHER
CoGCHES AND ARM CHAIRS, WHITE AND
BRASS BEDS NEW AND USED; MADE Tp
CARPETS, FINE PARL0R SUITES. OAK
AND OTHER CHAMBER SUITES, ODD BU-
REAGS AND WASHSTANDS, MATTRESSES
PILLOWS, OFFICE DESKS AND CHAIRS,
NARDROBES, LOT FINE WALL PAPER.
PICTURES, TOILET WARE, HANGINGs,
SIDEBoARDS, EXT TABLES DINING
CHAIRS, CHLFFONIERS, ODD TABLES,
CHAIRS AND ROCKERS, LOT SUNDRIES,
KITCHEN GOODS, &c.
AND AT TWELVE NJ,
HORSE. HARNESS, &c
Terms cash.
C. G. SLOAN & 20 Auots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-28

1t was blase army thar marched from
Hosi-wu on to Pekin. There was some lit
tie shipping by miie-away Cinnamon. some
little brushes where the allies routed out
nests of them, but the fighting was so tame
that II became monotonous. We paid far
more heed to the peaceable people we met
on the way. These turned out of nearly
every house, freely bartering with us for
all manner Of supplies. until our progress
more resembled promenade through a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21
A PLEASING ADDRESS
Before Y. W c. 7. U Friday Evening by Miss
Li..IefeId-Officers Elected

In spite Of the inclemrncy of the
weather there was i gool-sizcd audi
ence at the ". G. T. L. rooms to hear
Miss Littlefleld's address. Friday even
ing
1t is privilege that W. seldom have
To meet a young woman who has given
herself 50 entirely to the temperance
work or any other reform work a. Miss
Littlehell has done. Her address.
which was given without notes, was
one # intense interest. fun Of practical
IDEAS. anecdotes ana pathetic incidents.
At thn close Of the lecture pledge books
We're passed ana II young people sign
IA the pledge ana signified their inten-
ton II joining the VS.
The election Of officers followed.
when Mrs. Blanche NJ. Friend was
elected president; Miss Mary Smart,
1st vice president; Miss Small. 2nd vice
president: Miss Alice Sherman. secre-
tary: Miss Lille r. Davis. treasurer
Several young men joined the VS. a.
honorary members.
The regular meetings will be held,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21
CITY Hospitals First Graduation.

The first graduation from the city
Hospital Training School for Nurses
occurred, Saturday. when Miss Glenora
NJ. Nannah completed her two years
course ana was awarded her diploma.
TWO other nurses. Miss Alice Mae Ed
wards of this city. and Miss Geneva l..
Patterson Of Litchneld. Will complete
their courses during the next fortnight
or three weeks. All three of these
nurses have been with the City hoSp-
tai almost from its inception and to
their intelligent and devoted zeal has
been due in no small degree the good
work il has been able to accomplish
All of these nurses will graduate with
honor and with the good Will of those
with whom they have been SO long as
ISOLATED. All Of them have. during
their course, done more or less private
nursing. ana it is a pleasure to say
that nothing but good reports have
come from wherever they have been.
It is the purpose Of the hospital to
keen a registry book in which its grad
maize nurses will he entered for engage
ments. so that the public may be able
+, secure The services Of those who may
take up the practice of their profession
IN this vicinity at short notice when
| ever they are disenSaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21
ALOeRMEN'S GREETING.
Separation OF Rines' Hill Grade is Again
Opened.

The Rines hill grade separation mat
ter was re-opencd. Saturday evening.
at the meeting If the mayor ana board
Of aldermen. when the order was tabled
by the upper board at the last meet
ing Of the city government was taken
from the table and passed in concur
renee with the lower board The bill
provides that survey If the proposed
location of the tracks shall be made
that the probable cost may ~ learned.
Before the meeting was called to Oh
der, Mayor Ian" stated that in his
opinion every member Of the city gov
eminent ought t. be present at the
hearing on the electric road to Togus
before the railroad commissioners.
this morning.
When the meeting hld been called
to order and the records We're read and
approved. city Clerk BurleiGh an
nounccd that ElWin NJ. Grant had re-
signed a. ballot clerk in Ward G on the
recommendation Of the Democratic
city committee. II +. Ingraham was
appointed in his place.
Alderman D'Brien. as chairman ~
the committee VI police. reported in
favor NJ Lewis Butler. Harry Sylvester
ana James Smith as special police and
as the recommendation met the favor
If city Marshal Brcen the appoint
ments were made.
Discussion On the Togus railroad was
opened and Alderman Sewall said he
believed the city government ought to
show itself in favor Of the road ny its
presence.
Regarding the location Of the road.
Mayor Lane said he thought the road
should run over Middle instead of
cedar street, as the people on Middle
street want the road run that way,
while the people Of cedar street are not
anxious or il. ana again more people
would thus be accommodated.
On the motion Of Alderman Scwall,
the order relative to authorizing sur
vey for the separation Of grades at
Rincs Hill was taken from the table.
During the discussion that followed
it was stated as the belief Of some of
thasc present that the Maine Central
is anxious that the change be made.
nun reason being that the curve Will
thus be lessened. On the motion Of
Aledman Sewall the order was given q
passage This. judging from the talk
made. was because the general public
would like 10 know the cost and again
by having an estimate of the probable
cost steps can be taken to carry the
matter before the Legislature, if neces-
sary.
AT the next meeting If the mayor and
aldermen a hearing will he given on
tba l,4a+ion Of tplaphDnp poles by the
New England Telephone Co. In many
cases man might gain the idea that
he had the horrors by looking at the
zig gag lines Of poles. Mayor Lane
expressed a decided idea that the poles
should not be located on streets where
The sidewalks are not placed. rs there
was no further business the meeting
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

The Cony High school ball nine re-
turned from their trip well pleased
with the reception they met in Lewis
ton ana Auburn. At the close Of the
game with Lewiston. Friday. they
were given reception by the students
Of the school and treated in a royal
manner. The rain prevented their
playing. Saturday afternoon. but the
students Of the Edward Little school
gave them a second reception and We'd
with the Lewiston boys in their recep-
tons. Taken all in all the boys were
we'll satisfied with their reception in
the two cities even though victory did
not remain with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21
An Epidemic OF Whooping Cough.

Last winter during an epidemic OF
whooping cough my children con-
tracted the disease, having severe
coughing spells. We had used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy very success
fully for Group and naturally turned to
it at that time and found it relieved
the cough and effected a complete cure.
John Z. Clifford, Proprietor Norwood
House, Norwood, n. Y. This remedy
is for sale by Jno. Coughlin, III Water
ST., Druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

These companies have flied articles
of Incorporation.
Hammond Manufacturing "a has
been organized at PASSPORT. for tho
purpose Of manufacturing ana dealing
in rope, thimbles and other small
articles Of metal and wood. with So
900 capital stock Of which nothing is
paid in. The officers are: President
Henry c. buchanan of Eastport. Me. !:
treasurer. viii F. Capen. Of Eastport.
Certificate approved May l..
j. l.. Watchie Co, organized at Port
land. for the purpose OF CARRYING on
a general store with $4,000 capital
stock of which $500 is paid in. The
officers are: President, George c. Cary.
of St. Johnsbury, VT; treasurer, ]. L.
Watchfe. of Lyndonvile. vt. Certifi-
cate approved May 10.
Congress Brass Co, has been or
ganized at Portland for the purpose Of
manufacturing and dealing in brass
and other metal goods with $4,000
capital stock of which $50 is paid in.
The officers are: President. Philip
Paul Fuce, of Boston; treasurer, Emil
J. Danole. Of Boston. Certificate ap-
proved May Il.
Springfield Electrical Manufacturing
Co. organized at Saco. for the purpose
of manufacturing ana dealing in cleo
trical apparatus and supplies with
$4,000 capital stock Of which $1,000 is
paid in The officers are: President.
Herbert T.. Bosworth. Of Springfield;
treasurer. rcntlcy &. Starr, Of Spring
field. Certificate approved May Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21
The Appetite OF a Goat

Is envicI by all poor dyspeptics whose
and Liver are out IT order. All
such should know that DIR. Kings New
/ 10 pills. the wonderful Stomach and
liver Remedy. gives splendid appetite
sound digestion and regular bodily hah-
nncrrv. Only 25c. at Bowditch < Web
ster's. Augusta: {; II, Beane's, Gardiner;
{ $. i.ightbody's, Waterville. drug stores.
- " may2l %, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

t :. Wingate and Harry Southafd
If HalloweIl. went to Lake Cobb"SSeP-
cortee Thursday afternoon. and re-
turned. Friday As it is becoming
somewhat customary for people to hr-
love that much that is written of these
..catcbes'' is in the mind Of the fisher
man il NAV be well to state that the
esb in this instance. We're put in evil
dorce and they We're pretty sight:
one ouinnat. two trout, three very large
white perch. one weighing ~ pounds
and II bass. MI Wingate says he
could have caught 80 bass, they were
hitting 50 lively when they left the
ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

Friday evening Of each week, when all
young people Will be welcome. 1t is
hoped that each member may bring a
rev one To the next meeting The w.
q. T. ". headquarters will kept open
on Saturday evening, by the US"
The officers of this new W Union
are delegates to the county convention,
which is held in Winthrop, this week.
May z1st-23rd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the fanny ev-
orv day. Let lis answer it today. Try
,oIl-o delicious ana healthfuI dessert. ,
prenared in two minutes. No boiling. no
hiking, simply add boiling water and
III ~ cool Flavors: Lemon. Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age at your SroCers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

stances. Not all the townships have
reserved lands. While in some there
is sufficient land to pay The running
expenses of the school. othres derive
nothing from this source. The alrgest
of these schools is at Millinocket in
which there are 100 schmolars snd two
teachers employed. One agent has 10
schools to look after and he practical-
" becomes a local sup5 rintcndent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21
STATE HOUSE.
Muster Will Probably Be Held After
Old Home Week.
Talk OF the Departments at the CapitoI-New
Corporations Formed.

The time for holding the state mus
ter, has not yet been decided by Adjt.
Gen. richards, contrary to published
reports. 1t was the intention to have
the muster at the same date which
has now been decided on as the time
for holding the cid Home Week that
being about the usual time. General
richards had this plan in mind before
the date for the old Home Week had
been decided on, but with his usual
courtesy, he gave way as soon as he
learned that the committee of ar
engagements wanted that date. that
there might not be a conflict of plans
Another thing is that the railroads
VIII probably he over-crOWdcd a that
time, and as he always looks out for
the comfort Of his mon. has decided to
hold the muster at different date
The exact time has not Vet been de
cided. but it is probable that the
muster win be held the week after Old
Home Week
The idea Of having a color bearer for
the regiments. is something new. as
previously a sergent was detailed 10
that duty. Now the person holding
that office will be appointed by the
colonies of the regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

Half the ills that man is heir to come
from indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitters
strengthens and tones the stomach,
makes indigestion impossible.
mon. wed. fri&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

UT-77lvERY old maxim declares that it isn't econ
E,A/N ony to pick Up pins; the time is worth more
VA than the pins. Similarly it is not true econ
G-1 omy to do without Ivory Soap; your health
requires the daily removal Of the bodily excretions
which are discharged through the pores OF the skim
These tiny moths must be kept open, and they
should Be opened only with pure soap.
IVORY SOAP e94t@o PER CENT. PURE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

The officials at the state House are
looking forward with a great deal Of
interest to the time when the sports
mans annual excursion will TAX
place. col. Harrington has received
word that Governor Powers has
marked those dates off from his cal
endar. and will be one of those t. takr
part in the event. The kineo man
agement has the program Well under
way. and the present outlook is that it
will excel anything that has previous
u been given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

Through the articles Of incorpora-
ton fled at the office of the secretary
Of State, Saturday. it was learned that
name of the Lawrence NeWhall Co.
has been changed to the Lawrence
Newhall < Paige 90. The company
has one Of the largest plants on the
upper kcnncbec ana when il was
noted through the articles Of incorpo
ration that the company has the power
to make pulp and paper, there was a
query as to whether or not. the com
pany intended to erect Il paper mill
there at some time in the near future.
This idea was gained through the fact
that one of the large paper companies
has several times bonded the plant Of
the company ii was learned from in
quiry that the company does not con-
template the manufacture of paper at
the present time, but viii carry on Il
general saw mill business. The COM
pany is capitalized for $i5OO0o. of
which the fun amount is paid in. The
incorporators are +. J. Lawrence.
Louis Newhall ana Albert Paige. Mr.
Lawrence is president, and Mr.. Paige
treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

pany has been increased from S3oOOe
to $100,000
Hon. y. A. Luce will shortly start on
a tour of inspection of the schools III
unorganiZed townships, in the interest
of the State. He will have an arduous
trin as these schools are scattered
about in the woods and the means OF
travel are limited For instance, there
* a school at Chcsuncook lake, and 70
reach it he must proceed to Northwest
Carry on Mooschead lake ana canoe
if a long distance on the west branch
of the Perobscot before reaching his
destination Then there is another
school at Shinn pend, which is in the
woods some distance Eeyoad Patten.
There are now some 40 II these
schools. there having been gain Of
several during the year. and rs rule
they are hourishing ana doing good
service They are run entirely sepai
ote from the common schools. local
agents having charge. hiring The teach
or. procuring a suitable building. etc.
There is no uniformity Of text books,
hooks Of various kinds being used.
Mich difficulty is experienced in S.
curing suitable school houses. ana the
school is frequently kept in a room OF
\ private dwelling house. At Green
vile Junction. no place could be found
in which to locate the school. It is not
found practicable to employ profes-
sional teachers. as ut the prices paid
the highest weekly wages being s
good teachers will not enter the viii
derness.
The schools are supported from The
following sources: The state appro-
nriates $500: each iuhabitant of the
township in which the school is lccat-
cd is taxed - cents per annum. and 9
rnvenue is derived from the reserved
lands. Difficulty is experienced in col
Iecting the per capita tax in some in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-21

The clerk of the Massachusetts
Chemical co. has filed a statement
that the capital stock Of that com
pany has been increased from $30,OOe
to 500, 600.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29

saru: The scene closes. Draw the cur
tain" Generally the tragedy comes
first and the farce afterward, but In
her life II was first the farce Of use
less life and then the tragedy Of a
wretched eternity.
Compare the life and death Of such
. one with that Of some Christian aunt
that was once blessing to your house
hold. do not know that she was ever
asked to give her hand in marriage.
She lived single, that, untrammeled
she might be everybody's blessing.
Whenever the sick were to be visited or
the poor to be provided with bread she
went with = blessing. She could pray
or sing: Rock Of Ages" for any sick
pauper who asked her. AS she got old
er there were days when she was lit
tie sharp, but for the most part auntie
was q sunbeam. just the one for Christ
mas eve. She knew better han anyone
else how to fix things. Her every prayer,
as God heard il, was full Of everybody
who had trouble. The brightest things
IN all the house dropped from her
fingers She had peculiar notions, but
the grandest notion she ever had was
to make you happy. She dressed we'll
but her highest adornment was that of
II meek and quiet spirit. which, in the
sight Of God, is of great price. When
she died, you all gathered lovingly
about her, and as you carried her out
to rest the Sunday Sch DOL class almost
covered her coffin with iaponicas, and
the poor people stood at the end Of the
alley, with their aprons to their eyes.
sobbing bitterly, and the man Of the
world said, with Solomon: "Her price
was above rubies," and Jesus, as unto
the maiden in Judea, commanded: II
say unto thee, ariss!"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29

1t is very hard to stand idly by
and see our dear ones suffer while
awaiting the arrival of the doctor.
Au Albany On. Y. dairyman called
at drug store there for doctor to
come and see his child, then very
sick with Group. No, finding the
doctor in, he left word Tor him to
come at once on his return. He also
bought bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, which he hoped
would give some relief until the doc
tor should arrive. In II few Eours he
returned, saying the doctor need
not come. as the child was much
better. The druggist, Mr.. Otto
Scholz, says the family has since re,
commended Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to their neighbors and
friends until he has constant de-
mand for it from that part of the
country. For sale by all Druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29
5. s. s. GOES
TO THE BOTTOM,

Promptly Reaches the Seat sssy % mss s,
blood remedies mot thowob
| M all kInnn 1ico2coc and snae the
u" 0sVVu O'VV00V0 uIu
| always promptly andc curesan
WnYct
VuVV WVSt VuO0O'
blood diseases that therea all
meh troubles difficult
such
such
curel 1t at the
not like other remedies poison hide
violently
| and The Of I tfureunr
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the kidney-poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-ROot the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail. also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29
Holding Him on.

Doctor casually)-Wcll, Mr.. Brown,
how are you to-day?
Mr.. Brown (defensivelyj-Oh, I'm all
right, doctor. There's nothing the
matter with me that would be worth
50 to you.-chicago Record.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29

Smith-Chicago has n .robber who
drives about in cab.
Brown-That's nothing. I've been
robbed by II cab driver many n time.
Town Topics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29

Mrs l. w. Lee, Montgomery, Ala, writes: Some years
ago was inocuated with poison by who infected
my babe with blood tant. was covered with sores and
ulcers from head to foot and great prayed
TO DIE Several prominent scans treated but all
to no purpose The mercury and potash which obey
gave me seemed to add fuel to the awful flame which
devouring me. l advised by friends who had seen
wonderful cures made by it, to try Swft's Specific i'm
proved from the start the medicine seemed go direct
to the cause OF the and force the poison Twenty
bottles cured me completely" Swift's Specitc--
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29
Setting Himself Right,

"You don't dare put your arm
around Miss Passee's waist"
I'm not afraid Of her-but I'm no
lemon ueezer."-IIarlem Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29
Ga me.

"A man who will beat his wife," ex-
claimed Mrs. Rivers, 'is cruel.'
And she upset the chessboard.-Chi,
cagO Tribune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29
In Conf dence.

Friend-Is it true that the tonic did
you great deal of good?
Actress-Oh, yes! l received $500
tor my testimonial.-Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-29
S. S. S. FOR The BLOOD

only remedy that
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Valuable books mailed free by Specific Company Atlanta
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AN T
Railway Organizations Will Consider
Various Matters.

A. L. Konold and B. ]. Harnish, rep-
.resenting respectively the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers and the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen,
left for Omaha on No. 4 today to at
tend a meeting Of the chairmen Of i've
railroad employees organizations. It
is understood that this meeting is be-
ing held for the purpose of taking &C
ton on two recent orders Of the Union
Pacific which do not meet with the en-
tire approval of the men. One Of these
is the watch inspection order and the
other a ruling requiring a second medi-
cal examination in certain cases. It is
also stated that a matter of great in
terest to the local employees at Laramie
will also be considered At the meeting.
This is the reduction of mileage be-
tween Laramie and Rawlins, which
went into effect when the new cut-offs
were opened fof trahic.