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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

All the trains now running over the
Maine Central have all they can carry.
going west. The afternoon express is
now hauling II cars, two baggage. one
mail, three and four Pullman and the
remainder, passenger coaches. This
train will be obliged to run in two sec
tions, the coming week. as this is the
busiest of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

An excursion has been arranged for
tomorrow by the Maine Central to Au-
gusta. Lakeside and Maranocook.
Special trains will be run. those wish
ing to go to Augusta leaving at 10
o'clock in the morning and those for
Maranocook and intermediate stations
at 1905. Returning. the trains will
leave Maranocook at 3, and Augusta at
2.22 in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
What Shall We Have for Dessert

This question arises in the family ev-
cry day. Let US answer It today. Try
Jell-O, a delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange
Raspberry and Strawberry. Got . pack.
age ct your grocers today. 10 s+-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Edith Hamilton, who was ar
rested in Boston. on the charge of be-
ing complicated in the larceny of $40
from Fred Thorne of this city, was
brought before Judge Larrabee, yester-
day morning. She pleaded not guilty
to the charge and was bound over to
the September term of the supreme
court at Augusta. and furnishing
bonds she was allowed to return to her
home in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

The seat sale for the Devils Auc-
ton" which will be the opening at
traction at the new Augusta Opera
house, on Friday and Saturday even
ings and Saturday matinee, Sept. and
s. will open at Brown & Cos. drug
store, on Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
The Village Blacksmith.

Furloughs have been issued as fol-
lows: To Felisa Donnelly, New York
City; NJ. NJ. Getchell, Boston: r. II. l..
Goebell, Boston; Patrick Higgins.
Lynn, Mass; Cornelius Murphy, New
York City; Hugh Holland. Bath; Cole
man O'Donnell New York City; Alfred
S. Esterbrook New York City; Thomas
Finnerty. Boston; d. j. Hogan, New
York City; Henry Johnson, Washing
ton. d. g.: Thomas G. Keefe. Worces-
ter, Mass; George Smith. Randolph:
Thomas Smith, Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss MABEL Moore was passenger
on the boat. Friday, on her way to Bos-
ton where she will attend the wedding
Of a classmate. She will then go to
Middletown, Conn, where she will re-
sumo her duties as teacher in one OF the
schools there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. George Young and daughter Miss
Florence. who have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs c. NJ. Drake, went to
Bath, yesterday. where they will pass
a few days. before returning to their
home at Lynn. Mass. Mrs. Drake ac-
cOmpanied them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

There will be special town meeting
of Randolph, at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. at the Hecla engine house, when
the matter of the building of a sewer
on Windsor and Pleasant streets will
be settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
Reciproc.t, Treaty Approves.

Menagua. Nicaragua. via Gai'es 80
Tex Aug. 31-The Nicaraguan oon
gress. today. approved the coihe ia
reciprocity treaty between Ncai
and the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Rev. c. A. Wight will commence his
pastoral work with the people of the
South Congregational church, the sec
ond Sunday in September, the 9Th.
There will be no preaching services, to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

James II. Wilmington of New York,
was in the city. Friday, looking up old
friends. He is a former resident of
Hallowell. but has not made a visit
here for 80 years. He went to Water
vile. yesterday. and will later visit
Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Major \. l.. Smith. the Home treas
urer, and Mrs. Smith. during their four
days visit to the seashore. this week
enjoyed some deep sea fishing and Ia /
a very pleasant time throughout the
trim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Prof. Charles W. Marston started for
New Britain. Ct. Friday. He has &C
cepted a position as instructor Of math-
amatics in the New Britain High
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

1t is expected that the proposed new
arrangement for a morning service at
1890 O'Clock at St. Matthews EpisCo-
pal church. will go into effect on the
second Sunday of this month (Sept %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
Which Road

Don't we wish we knew for sure? Any
way there's no doubt what road you will
take. You will take the road that leads
to our store to get the finest line Of
Misses and Childrens Shoes to be found.
Our Boys medium weight, and heavy
shoes for school, are the finest that can
be bought We still have few pairs of
Mems Russet Shoes, that are sold very
low. II you want to buy a Mems and
Ladies' fine grade Russet Shoe. this is
the place to come. These must be closed
out before warm weather is over, at
cost or even less than cost at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
American Clothing Co, |. n. Levin, Prop.

unable 10 walk II was said that the
station was not announced and that
they did not know that they were at
Hallowell until friends We're recoGniz-
ed on the platform. They did not real
lie that the train was moving so rap
idly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Joe Martin met with painful acct
dent, Friday. while working in Law
renee Bros. mill. In some way his
arm came in contact with saw, re-
ceiving bad cut and severing an ar
terry. DR. Young dressed the wound
and Mr.. Martin is now quite comfort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Dwight Higgins and Roy O. Mar
Ston start. today. on A canoe trip
through the chain Of lakes to Water
Vile, returning in about a week via the
kennebeC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Richard Guenther. United states ~
SUI general at Frankfort on inc ,he
left Friday. with his family III .a,I
Paris Exposition. He eXpects .;s.r
Sent IS. for New York on the h
Wilhelm der Crosse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

capt II. II. l.. Goebell. commando.
of Home Co. l.. has resigned to en-
gage in business in Massachusetts.
Capt. Goebell formerly was in charge
Of 90. for several years and is u
thoroughly competent and experienced
officer and soldier. He has the good
wishes OF all for success in the bust
ness field again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Visitors registering at the Home Ii
brary yesterday. We're: Mrs. Alvin
Nose. Gertrude Overlook. Blanche Ov-
erlock. Thomaston; Ada q. Tibbetts,
Mrs. W. Il. Tibbetts. jefferson W T.
Fuller, Leon +. Fuller. Laura 3. Full
er, West Gardiner; Alfredo Bracket.
Sabbath Day Lake; F. Q. White. Mon
mouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Edwin Churchill and Miss Helen
Churchill went to Old Orchard. Friday,
where they viii pas a few days before
returning to their home at Lawrence,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss Florence Bartlett, who has been
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Burns.
Beech street. returned Friday, to her
home at Washington, D. &.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

This city was heavily advertised for
the Devils Auction" yesterday, the
attraction which opens the new Angus
ia Opera house, on next Friday even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

L. NJ Spear went to Boothbay Har-
Dor. yesterday. where he will join
Harry Lewis on his yacht for a short
cruise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

S. D. Soule has a crew Of men at
work at Bowdoinham wiring the saw
mill Of the T. w. Fogg Lumber Co for
electric lights that will be on opera
ton in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Misses Julia and Marguerite Dunphy
who have been visiting their cousin
Miss Madeline Dunphy, returned, yes
terday afternoon, to their home at Bos.
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

There will be no concert at Crescent
park, this afternoon. This will be the
first Sunday that no concert has been
held since the park opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Fred Boynton and children Of
East Boston. are expected on the
steamer. today. They will visit Mrs.
Mary TNheN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

The returns from furlough. yes;er-
day. were Robert Sampson, from Wor-
cester. Mass; Patrick Starr. from At
tleborO. Mass: William Duffee. from
Gloucester, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

There viii be two games of base bali.
next Monday forenoon and afternoon.
on the Home grounds. the contestant 3
to be the l.. V. l.. and Chelsea teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Elmer Strickland is clerking in a
grain store at Winsow, for a few weeks.
He intends entering Bryant & STRAIT
toms business college, in the fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

The degree staff Of Hallowell Com
mandery went to So2th Gardiner
Thursday evening. and initiated three
candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss Jennie Avery. who graduated
from Bates College. last June. with
high rank. was recently elected assis-
tant in the Winthrop High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

George Andrews returned, yesterday
to his home at Boston. after visit to
Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Andrews, Church
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. James Atkins and Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. NJ. johnson arrived home.
Friday evening. from months So
jorn at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Misses Alice d. W. White and Clara
Wyman returned. Friday. from Old
Orchard, where they have been outing
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Frank kittredge and Miss Stella Ma
son went TO Old orchard. Friday. tu
join Mrs. kittredge, who is in posses
sion of the cottage there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Ezra Clifford is having the house
which he lately purchased Of Ezekiel
Sawyer repaired and papered and will
move in soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. c. II. Williams Of Kalamazoo.
Mich. is visiting his father, Mr.. Thomas
Church, Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. NJ. G. Roberts has returned from
visit to her mothers home at Shaw
nut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Lewis f. Libby Of Boston. is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Libby. Sec
Ond street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. II. K. Morrell went to
their cottage on the shore Of Tacoma,
yesterday. for a weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

G. F. Aver of Sioux City. s. d., 2
former resident of this city. was call
ing on friends. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Rev. A. L. Struthers and family,
who have been spending their vacation
in Nelson, y. H., returned, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. w. II. Perry and Miss BERTHA
McClenCh returned. Friday. from few
weeks visit 10 Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss Mamie Waterhouse returned.
yesterday. from a visit Of few weeks
with friends in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

The morning service at the chapc
Will be mass and sermon by Rev. Fir
J. =. Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Henry Green has returned To
this city from Burnham. where she has
been passing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss Margaret Fields. daughter Of
James Fields. returned home, Friday
from a visit to relatives in Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day. capt McAdams
sunday. Capt. Jcwett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
FAIR AT AN END.
Ba, One Race at Old Orchard. Friday-cH
Short BY Judges.

Old Orchard, Me. Aug. 31.-The premi.
ums on STOCK and exhibits were paid to-
day, and the New England fair came to
an end. From a financial point of view
it has been a successful fair. There was
only one race. today. and that was a spe-
cial 21l pace. which was cut short after
the fifth heat. because the judges were
not satisfied that some of the horses were
being driven to win. The race and all
bets were declared off. Summary:
I'll S-PACING-PURSE 500.
J0urneyman, Dr. e.. by Prodi-
gal. tO'NeiD .................. 4 l 2
Palmetto Prince br. s.. by
Mambrino 4ilOt, tBowserl.. 3 I
Hylie T. b. m, tSanborn) 80. 3 2 4
Ida I'll. e. m. Nicholson \. 2 2 3
Time, --l2i3. 2.llie. liza. 2.l6i.. lisa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Joseph Pearson of New York, Is Wis
iting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ.
Pearson, Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

All barber shops in the city viii be
closed on Labor day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Rev. w. d. Plummer will occupy his
pulpit, Sunday. after months vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Broken lots of embroidery twist and
flo silk, skeins for 10 cents. at Lunt
& Brann's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Rev. and Mrs. D. +. Miller returned.
Friday. from a months visit to York
Beach and Hedding. y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. A. T. Ringold and child return
ed from Belfast. yesterday where they
have been making an extended visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. George X. Towle, who was called
home by the death of her little niece,
has returned to her home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

+. z. Berry went to Rocklanc, yes
terday, where he will pass week Wis
itng friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss Carrie Douglass. formerly Of
Gardiner, was calling on friends in the
city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss Lulu Emery returned to Booth
bay, Friday, after a short visit TO
friends in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. Frank Dearborn returned from
a few days visit with friends at Ocean
Point, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

II. z. Sawyer is absent on business
in Boston and Waterford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs H. :. Stinson and Miss Louise
Page returned. Friday evening. from
a few weeks visit to Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Miss Edith Lander left for New
Britain. Con, Friday. where she will
soon begin teaching school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

The season for fall painting is at
hand and the call for Masury's paints
and railroad lead show what a hold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

they have upon the public. Decker 4
Day are obliged to greatly increase
their stock to meet the demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Master Robbie Clark left by steamer
for his home in Boston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
HALLOWELL.

The city schools commence one week
from Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

The funeral Of Michael T. T. Shcan
took place. at o'clock yesterday ar
ternoOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

the boat, yesterday, on a visit to
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mrs. II. r. Robinson came up from
Capitol Island, yesterday, for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

The National Home Band. Prof Il. W.
Theme. director, will give an open all
concert at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
with the following program:
March, Down the Congo" FIRST timel.
o'Hara
Overture. "Tannhauser, Wagner
Polka Fantasia, Francis. Perkins
tCornet Solo, Mr. CicconeD
Selection on Italian Melodies, Venice the
Beautiful. Pivet
Spanish tandango. Los Novios,
Schwarz
ZINC NilIage BIaCksmith. Garment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

officer Merrill Of the Bath police
force is in the city calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs S. Deane have return
ed TO this city from Kingman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

&. f. Aver OF Sioux City. former
resident of this city. is calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

But very few from this city went to
Augusta, last evening, to the Demo-
cratic rally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

c. w. Marston has returned from a
weeks visit to Pine Point. Boothba'
Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Visit Merrymeeting park while the
weather is delightful and the Island
er's low fare excursion lasts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mr. and Mrs. William Dill returned
on the Gardiner, yesterday. from a few
days outing at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
Daily Kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone CaI,-37.5.

Miss Harriet MARI left for short
visit with friends at Strong. Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

A clergyman entirely new to the
Home has been invited to the chap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Moran are en-
joying an outing at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01

Flying fish will cover as much as $50
yards at a single flight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
Spring overcoats

$3.50 Spring Overcosts down to 33s5
$1,000 Spring Overcoats down to $40
$3.50 and $500 Overcoats down to
s59S
Bicycle Suits. crash Suits and bicy
Gle Pants at less than SOC. on the
wholesale cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-01
Get Out of the House! ills a

See our goods-note our price
buy elsewhere If you can.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-01

disturbed during The operation becomes
very dangerous, not hesitatinS to attack
with his ! gs man on horseback.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-01

from the valley below Then, when the
crest was reached, and the Servians
broke and fed the "Djumi Martha swell
ed forth again in victorious volume.
Strange to relate, though. the casualties
among the musicians were nothing like
serious as one would have expected
Since 1857, when the Queens Regula-
tons" have laid down that bandsmen are
TO be effective as soldiers, to be perfectly
drilled, and to be liable to serve in the
ranks on any emergency, the
bands of British regiments have
discarded all musical responsible
ties when accompanying their units
on active service. But there is one
comparatively recent instance-it is the
last on record-of a British military band
finding thmselves in action with their in
struments about them. AT the present
iuncture the engagement at Bronkhorst
Spruit. on Dec. 20. 1880, possesses peculiar
significance. and the details of that treac1-
erously- planned disaster are, alas! too ia
miliar to need recapitulation. Therefore, it
only concerns this paper 10 point out that
the band of the ambuscaded Ninety-fourth
Regiment under Col. Anstruther, was in
its usual place at the head of the column,
and was abruptly stopped playing by the
terrible Volley which so Unexpectedly COM
meuced the first Boer war. The must
clans indeed suffered heavily in this one
sided affair, for their instruments and
comparative helplessnesS rendered them an
easy target-a circumstance of which the
Beers took every advantage as the casual
ty returns will testify.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-01

began to pack up his cases. He did it
carefully and leisurely. Then he adjusted
his tie and his hat, said Thank you very
much. gentlemen, got out of the buggy,
took his grips and sauntered in the di-
rection of the railroad station. The crowd
followed. He stopped in at the hotel on
the way and bought a cigar, and the
crowd waited for him outside and then
continued to follow. He seemed anus
ed. and jollied one or two of them pleas
antly. When the mob reached the sta
ton there was still ten minutes to wait
for the Chicago express. They waited,
and the stranger conversed humorously
with them from time to time. When the
train pulled in he stepped onto the back
platform, still conversing. Then the
train started, and he made grandstand
bow
so long. boys he said and that was
the last of him.
Then the man that had bought the
watch case with the 500 bill in it pulled
out his prize The watch case was there,
so was the bill; but 1t was a 81 bill. Then
the other watch-case buyers and the men
who'd bought jeWelry wrapped up In bills
opened their coats and held an autopsy.
The bills We're all good, but they had
changed somehow to one denomination
81. The men who had invested in
matches went home without saying any
thing. But that night at the hotel we
counted up the strangers profits as fol-
lows: