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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
AMUsEM eNTs.
An American Gentleman -

"A new Offering in romantic plays. this
season. is An American Gentleman -
IN which William Bonelli supported bv
Miss Rose Stahl and an excellent com
pany VIII be seen at the Opera house.
on Tuesday evening next
The piece is melodrama in four
acts. The story is said to be consist
emily told and TO abound in thrillins-
situations and heart interest. The ac
ton of the drama opens at the summer
home of the Hathaways on the Hud-
son river. The first act passes in Il
wooded and beautiful glen, wherein
rival suitors for the hand of Carnia. =
beautiful gypsy. engage in spirited
wrestling match. The Headquarters of
the gypsy queen are represented in the
third act. George Hathaway imper-
sonated by Mr.. Bonelli and called by
his college friends Samson of Yale
has been lured thither by HIS enemies.
is chained to a wall in the lodge Of the
gypsy queen and. with Carnia. is in
danger of meeting horrible death by
fire. when by his superior strength he
breaks his bonds just in time- to save
himself and his sweetheart. During the
fourth act. Carnia dicovers her tru"
father. learns that she is no gypsy. but
young woman of good birth and finds
happiness in a union with IAN Ameri-
can gentleman"
Mr.. Bonelli is the hero and Miss
Stahl is the heroine. and they are said
to make much of their parts and to
give due significance TO the exciting
situations in which they figure The
company also includes such We'll known
players as Edith Kingsley. the viva
ciOus ingenue: John Carmody. Charles
Osborne, Edward Brooks. Marie Kin
zie. Helen Ware and Samuel Claggett
The scenic effects are said to be pic
turesque and beautiful.
The seat sale Will open. Saturday. the
Sd inst, at . O'Clock. Election returns
will be read from the stage and the
theatre will be kept open until mid
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
EyanueIine. Nov. 7.

Tho entertainment EAanSeine. 70 DC
given at the opera house, NOV. 18th, is a
decided novelty in the amusement line.
his being the first performance OF Il CIV
en- in Maine. although il has been played
by Mr.. and Mrs Rodenbaugh for several
Years through the rest OF New England
with wonderful success, aud comes to Us
very highly recommended. Il viii b" Tar
more entertaining than the numerous
Kermessts given under different names
with their whole evenings OF dances, as
III Eyangelinc. the whole Of this sweet
story is acted in partomine in fourteen
scenes. while the thread OF the story Is
.recited BY Mrs. RodenbauSh; ana me
dances etc. introduced are Just those
spoken of in the poem.
The Unitarian society is noted Tor The
excellence of its entertainments, and pro
poses 10 make this the best ever given oS
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
CuIhane. Chace and Weston's Minstrels.

Bsgcr. br Shter and better than ever.
Culhanc. Chacc and Weston's Min
strels will make their appearance in
Augusta. at the Opera house. on
Thursday evening, Nov. s. This sea
son, the company numbers 30 perform
nrs, all selected artists and each one
noted in the especial line of spccialties
they present. Among the most pleas
ing features of the first part is the
singing Of the Imperial four the or
chestra rendering the accompani-
mentS under the direction Of William
r. Weston William II. ChaCe, the star
comedian. has a new budget of funny
songs and sayings. while the old ia
rorite. Warren StetSOn. is again seen
in the interlocutor's chair. Among tn"
Old favoriteS seen with the company
are the Three Famous st. Felix sisters,
who present an entirely new black face
act. These famous artists have been
meeting with great approval in New
York. where they have been recently
appearing Tho ever popular and gen
ial funny fellow. Bobby DeRue, rat
Ties the bones again, this season. anc
will present some new comicaIItles.
Osborne & Daley. the Tossing Austins.
LaVardo. Daley and Monroe, the I'M
peria! Four, military band and grand
o. chcstra make up the entertainment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Russell Weston, w 1se 5 st! !ss Augu
Wicked London"

A good sized audience saw the Ben
nett -Moulton Company in Wicked
London" at the Opera house, last even
beth Hunt We're in the leading parts.
The gallery was packed and great
many of the orchestra seats We're tax
en- The play was well staged and
brought out frequent bursts Of APP
plausc. In fact. the company appear
ed to much better advantage tnan on
the opening night. The specialties, as
usual. made great hits and many
changes We're made from those given
at previous performances They We're
all good and fully up to the standard
set at the opening night.
The matinee performances are giving
splendid satisfaction. the plays being
staged with the same faithful attention
TO details and the spccialties, being
just as good as III the evening. Dark
est Russia" was thoroughly well en-
ioyed by the audience. yesterday after
noon.
The attraction. this afternoon. will be
"Sapho." and Shadows of Great
City" will be produced. this evening
Tonight. also. will be given specialties
by amateur actors from the talent OF
the city, when prize of s. will be
awarded TO the one doing the best
turn.
Manager Moulton has received
among other applications from local
amateurs to appear tonight, Lizzie
Harvey. recitationist and dancer.
Those intending 10 enter the contest.
should send their names to Mr.. Moul-
ton at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
DEPUTY GROVER RESIGNS.
Long Term on Augusta Police Force Brought,
to a Close.

Deputy Marshal Charles Grover.
who for the greater part of is years
has served on the police force to the
utmost satisfaction of the different city
marshals and the public in general. re
signed the position. yesterday. TO ac-
cept the place Of night Waterman OF
the Augusta Savings Bank. The bank
directors have for some time been cor
sidering the advisabili,y Of having a
man on duty all through tho night and
recently decided 70 carry out the plan
They rendered the place to Mr Grover.
as he is one of the most competent men
who can be found for the place. and he
will begin his new duties, tonight.
He passed in his resignation as dcpu-
ty marshal TO City Marshal Breen. yes
terday. 1t was accepted at once. AL
though with reluctance, since Mr.
Breen regrets losing so valuable a
member Of his efficient force
Mr.. Grover commenced his duties on
the force IS years ago under City Mar
shall Charles White. Later ne served
under city Marshal Morse. and during
the past four years has been deputy
marshal. He has always been most at
tentive to his duties and a day has sci
dom passed when he has not been
found on his beat. His gcntlemanly
manner and courteous behavior have
won for him so many friends that they
are limited only by the number of
people with whom he has been assoCi-
ated. He will still be special officer
II is not yet decided who will take
Mr.. Growers place as deputy marshal,
hut II will Ir i,a
present by Officer Keryin Hanks on
Ger Myron will cover Mr.. Hanks for
mcr beat for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Hickey of Someryillc, was in
the city. yesterday.
Mrs. A. d. Locke Of Portland was
in town, Wednesday.
Hon. 4. G. Burgess Of Vassalboro,
was among yesterdays callers.
NJ J. Allen OF Skowhegan. made Il
business trip to this city. yesterday
" G. McQuillan of Skowhegan. was
among yesterdays out-of-toWn callers.
Otis Douglass of this city. has en-
tered employment at knowitOns Fish
Market.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery o. Bean OF
Readfield. were callers to the capital
yesterday.
Nelson Crane of Boston, formerly OF
Augusta. made n visit to this city
Wednesday.
Capt. Thomas f. Dodd has returned
from Bar Harbor. where he has beer
for several days.
j. Smith Nutting, the Skowhegan
casket manufacturer, was in this city
on business. yesterday.
J. Q. Bradbury. who has been in the
city for a few days. returned TO his
home in Saco. yesterday.
H. H. Lee. who for four weeks has
been confined to the house with .rheu-
matisIn. is not much improved.
Mrs S. I. Graves of Springfield
Mass, who has been visiting her par
ents in this city. has returned home.
Professors William Mcdonald and
George I. Files of Bowdoin college
were in the city on business. Wednes-
day.
| Mrs. Ellen T.. Lally who has spent
the summer at the Sherwood. Port
I land. has returned to her home il
| Augusta.
Miss Nesta Knowles has just re-
turned home from Massachusetts,
where she has been the guest Of he'
sister. Mrs Eliza Bacheldef. am
other friends for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
OR ,No SUCCESS.
Halloween Party Tor eeneht Of City No. pi.aI
in City Hall. Last Evening.

over 100 people were present at the
| City hall, last evening, when the Hal
| lowe'en party was given for the benefit
Of the City Hospital. and enjoyed on.
of the pleasanteSt informal social af
fairs that has been given for years, be-
sisting in carrying forward the noble
work Of the Augusta City Hospital.
One but needed to step inside the
hall TO see that Halloween was being
| observed in royal manner. AT the
right of the stage was fortune tel
ler's tent. where Tiziggany read palms
and thus predicted the future of many
who called at her door during the
evening. At the opposite side of the
hall We're the tables where ices. fruit,
cake and bon bons were offered. Re-
bekah at the well. Mrs. F. l.. Pond. was
one of the most frequently called on
during the evening. as the dancers
wished refreshments after their dane
ing. The stage was one bow i of green's
behind which Dennis orchestra was
stationed. and in a tasty manner there
as we'll as in other parts of the hall
were fantastic decorations in harmony
with the prevailing spirit of the even
ing.
The dancers began to arrive shortly
after O'Clock and until O'Clock lis
tened TO an excellent concert By the or
chestra. The floor was then given over
to the dancers, and from that time
until midnight. with the exception OF
intermission the dancers presented a
gay scene. There was an entire Az
sence of unnecessary Formally 50
that the evening was doub!y enjoyed
The many Halloween tests only serv-
ed TO add Zest TO the evenings pleas
ure. The number present does not by
any means indicate the financial sue
cess OF the event. for great many
who bought tickets We're unable to at
tend
Those who assisted in making the Of
fair so successful We're airs. Will II
Johnson. Mrs. Brown. Mrs Hobbs.
Miss Ada Richards and Mrs. Tabor.
The floor was in charge of John F.
Gould. with J. Frank Pierce. NJ S
Hoiway. Harry Reid. A. W. Brooks,
Everett stone Ernest Hall. L. L.
Cooper and Stanley Patten as his aids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
INSURANCE INcENDIARIes
Found Guilty o! Attempting TO Deiraud-Weli
known in Winthrop. Me.

Cambridge Mass. Oct. SIN The Mid
dleSex county superior court here. today.
Fred l.. Roberts. Charles J.. Hammond
and George Pri- ChcrSnn were all found
guilty of attempting tn defraud an insur-
lne COMPANY. Roberts also was found
guilty or burning a building in Marlboro,
and Hammond and rritcherSon OF beinS
accessory.
Roberts and Hammond we're proprictnr-
OF a phOtoSraphng esta hllsilment III Win
throp. Me Last September. il is alleged
they rented building in Marlboro. in
sured il for $500. and shipped a quantity
of Photographic supplies. Tht Winthrop
authorities became suspicious Of the
movements OF the men and warned tbs
Marlboro police 10 watch proceedings.
On Sent. H. the building in which the
supplies were stored caught fire. but the
flames were quickly cXtinCuished by the
local FIRE department.. The three men
were arrested at once.
Judge sherman later sentenced Roberts
and Hammond 10 not less than ) Or more
than years in the state prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

1t is certainly gratifying 10 the pub
lie To know If one concern which is
not afraid to he generous. The pro
prjetnrs of Dr. Kings New Discover.
for Consumption. Coughs and CO!6a
have given away over ten million rial
bottles and have the satisfaction Of
knowing il has cured thousands ot
hopeless cases Asthma. Bronchitis
La Grippe and all Throat Chest and
Lung diseases are surely cured b. il.
Cal on Bowditch & Webster. Augusta
G. H Reanc. Gardiner, S. s. Light
body Waterville. Druggists. and &c; =
free trial bottle. Regular size soc. and
Sl.0o. Every bottle guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Daily kennebec Journal.
AUGUSTA LOCAL.
The Sensitive Kettle.

Il don't feel we'll" the Kettle si.-bol
The Pot responded. "Eh?
Ihen doubtless that's the reason ,,,r,,
You do not sing today '''' ''''
But what's amiss?" Tho ISat,Ia n,,,,
Why. sir, you're surely blind "
oT You nave noticed that the cook
Is shockinsly unkind
watShed ner make a cake just now
II d a pair of legs
q run away! Oh. dear: OH dear.
How she did beat the eggs
Nor was that ail-remember. please.
lis truth tell to you
For with my own two eyes, | saw
Her stone the raisins. too.
And afterward-a dreadful sight
felt inclined to scream
The cruel creature took a fork
And soundly whipped the cream,
Now can you wonder that my nerves
Have rather given way?
Although I'm at the boiling point
cannot sing today"
Felix Leigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Next Sunday evening, Rev j. }.
Lewis will lecture in the Cniversalist
church on the Passion Play. MT
Lewis witnessed the great Pas
sion Play in Oberammergan.
this year and has numerous
fine views to illustrate his lecture.
He is widely known as lecturer. The
lecture viii be at o'clock. No tickets
ryill be sold but silver collection VIII
he received at the door. and all adults
will be expected to contribute at least
- cents and all children under l. years
a- least 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
SPECIAL CHARGE FROM JUDGE
10 The Grand IuIy Regarding Murder Ct len.
nis Bosschieier.

Paterson. y. J.. oct. 3i.JudSc Dixon.
today. delivered a special charge TO III"
Passaic county grand jury in regard u
the murder OF Jennie BOsschietcr. The
court reviewed the circumstances Of The
case and in conclusion charged that ii
there was evidence To show that the girl
had died from the effects ot drug o.
poison. the defendants wer" equally &C
countablc and should BE- Indicted FOR
murder ON the ether hand ii there was
no poison Administered the defendants
could he indicted for rape The grand
jury then retired with the case and it is
expected Will make a prcScntmeut to the
court tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. oct. 3l.-The post Office
department announces that Aston
OBrion has been appointed Il substi-
tute clerk in the postofiice at Auburn.
Me
Tomorrow. NOV. !. the rural free de-
livery service will be extended in four
Maine towns. Two Of these will be in
Cumberland county. Gorham, which
was one OF the first Offices in Maine Ia
hove rural free delivery, Nill have one
additional carrier. G.. L. Granard. for
new route extending TO West Cor
ham and Chicopee. York county, with a
total length or q miles and covering
an area of 13 square miles. having l3a
houses with a population Of 5s4 people.
Mail will be discontinued 10 the two
postotfices mentioned and sent instead
To Crorham.
The other Cumberland county route.
to be started tomorrow. will be 22+.
miles out of Harrison, covering an area
Of lbs square miles and serving a pop
uiatiCn Of 81, living in = houses. A.
+. Davis will b. the carrier.
The rural free delivery service at
caribou is to be extended. beginning
tomorrow. when two carriers. J. S.
Gould and l.. F. Irvine. will serve q
population Of 1881 people living in 205
houses. over a territory Of - square
miles. and along routes 49,. miles long
The post Offices at West Caribou. Ign
don ana Maysvilc Center win be dis
continued after today. and mail will
be addressed to Caribou. Me. instead
The other addition rural free deiv-
cry service VIII be at ScarSport Waldo
county. where Carrier T.. G. Hartman
viii carry mail to 49, people along a
route 20 1-G miles in extent. living in
ll5 houses. over an area of IS square
miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Many passers-by noticed spatters OF
blood on the sidewalk on Water street,
near Bridge. yesterday afternoon, and
many were the conjectures as TO how
they came there. They were the result
of a bloody and hard fought battle be
tween two dogs in the early part Of the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Work at the Lawrence ewhall lum-
bar wards is rushing with an extra
large crew at work. getting the lumber
into shape for winter. There are YET
number of logs that must be taken
from the river before ii closes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Gentlemen:-My mamma has been a
very injurious. Having used severn;
packages of your GRAIN-O. tie drink
that takes the place OF coffee, she finds il
much better for herself and for us chill
dren to drink. She has given up coffae
drinking entirely. We use a package of
Grain-O every week. l am ten years old.
Yours respectfully,
FANNIE WILLIAMS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

In England during the past few years
il is claimed. lp.320 farm laborcrs nav.
been displaced by machinery, while the
making Of the latter. 1t is asserted. re
quired only the labor OF 400 men for one
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

4 u. Wards remarkable stove dis
MAY appears TO be greatly appreciated
and sought after by buyers every
time there is a cold snap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

American machinery viii hereafter han
dic tho Goa and iron received and shipped
III The ilarbor Of Alexandria, Egypt, with
4 reduction IN n. cost per ton from s. -
20 10 cents or less. An expert was sent
20 this country to study The problem. and
.hc result IS the construction OF an c!c-
vated trAmway On the American plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
MAINE GENERAL HOSPITAL,

e ct Hospital for the choice of officers for
ne sue ensuing year and the transaction of
NJ other business as may legally be
tnheese .. will be held in the office of
IN the afternoon Of the first Tuesday the
''A'h DAY of November. 1900.
ps,,,.,, r r. BARRETT. Secretary.
sctls33W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Captain Cole is in Gown. awaiting the
completion of his new vessel. which is be
in. built u, Phippsburg. He expects It 70
be ready in December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Silks

Now as ever you can find in this de-
partment just what you want and al
ways at the very lowest prices. This
assortment Includes:
Plain Colorcd Satin Duchesse.
Plain Colored Poplins.
Plain Crepe de Chine.
Crepe de Chine Brochc.
Black Peau de Soies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
SOUTHGARDINER.

Mrs Black spent Saturday and sunday
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs Hugh Wynan and family VIII re
turn TO their home In Waterford Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
RIGHT
Waists

The newest fall styles in silk and
flannel waists. all new goods. new pat
terms. just opened and comprise the
handsomest line to be found in this
city. Every waist is guaranteed per-
feet in tit and workmanship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

A. d. Ward:
the Equator Furnace you put In my
house gives me perfect satisfaction. 1t
is easy to manage and gives me plenty Of
heat. F. M.HAYES.
A. D. Ward. Dear Sir:
The Equator Furnace you sold me two
wears ago IS very economical, works per-
fectly and is easily managed. ~-.-.--. .
v. z. TROUANT.
septs,eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Mrs. Shcrburn Lawrence has been o.
the sick list for j week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01

Judson Han is takin. Guy Lawrence
place al the store for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-01
Read What Your
Neighbors Say.

A. D. Ward: ~-"-"r,:.,.x
used one Of your Equator Furnaces In
best heater ever tried. have kept fire
from three to five days without replen-
ishing coal. can most cordially recon-
mend il to any one
JUDGE E. ROwELL, Halloveu.
People's voice., 1900-03-15
Is 1T RIuHT
For an Editor to Recommend Pat
ent Mediclnes?

From sylvan Valley News, Brew rd, NC.
1t may be question whether the
editor of newspaper has the right to
publicly recommend any of the vari-
GUS proprietary medicines which food
the market, yet as a preventative to
Of suffering we feel it a duty to say a
good word for Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. We
have known and used this medicine in
our family Tor twenty years and have
always found it reliable. In many
cases a dose of this remedy would
save hours of suffering while a phy-
sician is awaited. We do not believe
in depending implicitly on any medi-
cine for cure, but we do believe that
if bottle of Chamberlain's Diarrhoea
Remedy were kept on hand and adj
ministered at the inception of an at
tack much suffering might be avoided
and in very many cases the presence
Of a physician would not be re quired.
At least this has been our experience
during the past twenty years. For
sale by all druggists
People's voice., 1900-03-15

The state board of health's repor
for the month Of February shows the
number OF cases Of smallpox 10 each
county as follows: AtchisOn, 3 cases;
Barber, lS cases; Cherokee, 81 cases, 4
deaths; Chautauqua, 2 cases; King.
man, 8 cases, death; Labette, 7 cases;
Lawrence, "a cases; Lyon, 100 cases;
Marshall, 2 cases; Montgomery, 5
cases; Nemaha, 26 cases; Newton, 3
cases; Usage, s cases; Osawatomie, 8
cases; Ottawa, l case; Parsons, 3cases,
| death; Sedgwick, 5 cases; Shawnee,
3S cases; Sumner, SO cases, l death;
Topeka, l6 cases, 8 deaths; Wabaun
see, 7 cases; Wichita, u cases; Wood
son, 3 cases; WyandOtte, 10 cases.
Total number cases, 437. Total num-
ber of deaths, 10.
People's voice., 1900-03-15

X and repealed Influence Death is
oadatn Wewls nd High
Vln0u Will De labeled and we wnkeF ughcnh dreeyhd r
People's voice., 1900-03-15

One of the most prominent club
women nf Wellington announces that
after the season has ended, she will
drop her membership in the clubs.
She is thoroughly disgusted with
them, and says there is always a club
quarrel going on. There is really no
excuse for wOmen's clubs, except to
give the women an opportunity to
CAD and gossip, and gaddi0g'and gos-
slipping always ends ina quarre'. There
is nc more excuse for mems clubs
than for wOmen's clubs: their real OBJ
ject is to give the members an OppOr-
tunity to get away from home, which
is an indication of an unhappy home
life. or a restless spirit. The men
poke a good deal o. fun at the wOmen's
Clubs, and the women abuse the mems
clubs The men never read Of a
Noman'S club meeting that they d.
not laugh, ard the women scream
every time ? mems club is mentioned.
People's voice., 1900-03-15

In the o.. States The public ex-
rtnt.tur. education amounts an
uuN'y 60 s-JO,OoO.0OJ for tie common
schools alone, or S2.67 per capita of
population. in Great Britain aud
Ireland the total expenditure o1 ac-