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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
WHALE IN AUGUSTA.
Was Caught in Merymeeting Bay and lowed
10 This City.

There is a whale in town: a real
whale. At this rate, Augusta will get
reputation as whaling port OF
course. it is not the live monster of the
deep, but it is a whale all the same.
and was caught in Merrymeeting bay,
last Friday evening, by a. X. Edge
comb of Bath. veteran fisherman Of
that city, Who has fished for sturgeon
for Il years. Mr. Edgecomb has
caught many large fish. but this is his
first whale and he is justly proud of it,
even though it is baby specimen.
He was fishing for sturgeon, Friday
night, when to his surprise he saw a
huge body rise in the water near the
boat and spout up a stream of water.
He threw his net out in front of the
creature and in a few minutes he had
it. Then there was a struggle, fast
and furious. which lasted an hour. The
great fish was not allowed a bit of
slack and in an hour was drowned and
floating alongside the boat. When
towed to the landing it took six strong
men to get it out of the wtter, al
though the monster cannot be more
than a year old and many think it is
not that. Its actual weight, as soon
as it was out of the water. was almost
1000 pounds. 1t is specie of either
the Norwal or Grampus whale and
what is considered remarkable is the
fact that it is entirely white.
When the whale was safely out of
it's native element. it was cut open and
embalmed. a large hole was cut in
the throat and Mr.. Edgecomb. thrust
ing his arm into the creatures mouth,
pulled out about half peck of herring
bones. AS the whale is now it weighs
$50 pounds and is exciting wonderment
in those who examine it. It's small
eyes seem very much out of proportion
with the size Of the body and the small
mouth made one man wonder how it
was that a whale ever swallowed
Jonah.
The prize was put on exhibition in
Bath, and was then towed up the river
to this city. arriving, Monday after
noon. Al present it lies in large box
Of ice in the store belonging to II. c.
Chernowsky at the north end of Water
street, where it is on exhibition. There
is also q sturgeon about ) feet in
length at the same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
nEN.H0usE THIEF
Captured At 8owdein-9r Brought to Augusta ia
Wait Superior Court.

Deputy Sheriff II. d. Cornish of Bow
,doinham, arrived in the city, yesterday
! forenoon, having in custody, man
claiming to be Charles S. Ward of
Pittston. who was caught red handed
in the act of stealing about 20 hens
from the hen-house of Everett Rogers
of the town of BowdOin.
The thief was caught by Fred Cor
nish who had occasion to be at Mr..
Rogers house. Sunday evening. 1t was
about 1880 when Mr.. Cornish heard a
noise in the hen-house. He looked in
that direction and saw somebody COM
ing from the door carrying something
bulky in his hand.
Mr. Cornish picked up a large stick
and ran forward to meet a young man
evidently of about 80 years, with a well
filled bag slung across his shoulder,
and look of fright on his face. He
was completely cowed at tho sight of
Mr.. Cornish and his big club and gave
himself up without struggle. Inves-
tigation showed that the bag con-
tanned about 20 of Mr. Rogers choice
poultry.
The prisoner seemed an adept at ly-
ing and told many conflicting stories
He declared he had no team but one
was found short distance away and
in the back of the wagon were two
more bags of hens. Mr.. Ward was
certainly carrying on flourishing
business
The prisoner was brought before
Trial Justice L. NJ. Fuller of Bowdoin-
ham, found guilty, and held for the
August term of the superior court at
Bath. bonds being fixed at 5000 This
being lacking. the prisoner
was conducted to Augusta by Deputy
Sheriff Cornish and lodged in the Ken
nebec Jail.
The residents of that part of the
State have long been annoyed by
of this nature and are
feeling an immense amount of salts
faction at the fact that this thief has
been captured. Much credit is due Mr..
Cornish for his quick and energetic
work in experimenting the man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
A Communication.

Editors of the Kennebec Journal:
My attention was called to an article,
published in Fridays issue of your pa
per. which refers to the recent general
inspection of the Augusta post office,
and in the article it referred to a gen
eral inspection of the office made about
four years ago, and that Immediately
after said inspection grave irregular-
ties We're discovered. | wish to cor
rect the impression such a statement
might give by saying there were but
two inspections of the office during my
administration. The first inspection
was made by Mr.. Snow, who is still in
the service, and the accounts were
found to be correct. The second inspec-
ton was made at the time | turned the
office over to my successor, he having
asked that an inspector should transfer
it to him. 1t was made by the same
inspector and was found again correct.
last February, and | have never re-
ceived any intimation that it was not
correct from the post office depart
ment, but on the contrary have re-
ceived reports of a complimentary
character. consequently | think it
proper to ask you to correct the wrong
impression given by said article in your
paper as I feel that it got into print
by mistake.
THOMAS J. LYNCH.
July 80 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
A. o. II. 10Th ANNUAL
Picnic & Field Day,
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS.
Lake maranaCook. Wed. July Is

5000 Given Away in Prizes $500
List of sports for which liberal prizes
are offered.
AQUATIC.
Grand bateau race. for the champion
ship of the State. Single Scull race by
the Cumberland Rowing Association of
Portland, canoe race log race, tub race
'-' FIELD
Grand tug of war, Eagle Hose Co., Of
Orono, VS. Union Hose Co. Of Bangor.
Foot races on the new cnder path. Pro
icssiona 100 yards dash for the cham
pionship of the State. Amateur 100 yards
dash. 100 yards dash for boys under Is
years. Young ladies' race. Fat mems
race. for men 200 lbs. or over. Sack race.
Many other sports such as potato race,
putting the shot, jumping and three
legged race. All Of the above events are
trance fee will he charged.
Dancing in the pavilion during the aft
ernpnn Music by Halls full orchestra
Refreshments served on the grounds.
Special trains from all points on the
Maine Central Railroad. Fares for round
Trips Gardiner. 800; Hallowell. $l.0o;
Augusta. $l.00: Oakland. 65c.: Waterville,
.5c And other stations in proportion.
Special trains leave Bangor a 40 A. NJ,
1890 a. NJ. Regular train leaves Gardi-
ner So A. NJ, Hallowell 90l, Augusta
9oS A. NJ; connecting at Watervillc with
second special from Bangor. Bangor
specials will leave the lake at 600 L. NJ,
connecting at Waterville with train for
Augusta and Gardiner. See large posters
iuly1S 20. 2l %. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
RuSSQ11 e. WoSfnn 1872 Water Street.
~~-~~~~A~ ~ ~ O>@VOAAe Augusta Maine.
Probate Court matters.

In the probate court, yesterday, the
following wills were proved, approved
and allowed:
OF Samuel d. Bragg, late of Water
vile. appointed administrator with the
will annexed: N. r. Winslow, late OF
Randolph, Otis A. Winslow of RAN
dolph. appointed executor; j. Eugene
Lewis, late of Winthrop. Hiram X.
Choate of Augusta. appointed admin
istrator with the will annexed; Joel
Spaulding. late of Augusta, Lendall
Titcomb of Augusta. appointed execu-
tor; Lewis Wentworth, late of Clinton.
Nathaniel Jaquith of Clinton, appoint
ed executor: Jane Il. Richards, late of
Gardiner. Alvin c. Harlow of Gardi-
ner. appointed executor: Mary Ann
Turner. late Of Augusta, Syenda Breen
of Augusta. appointed executor.
Administration was granted on the
following estates:
of Alice l.. Hersom, late of Oakland
A. q. Kicker of Oakland, appointed ad-
ministrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
Scientific
Pa|mistry
Principles Of New York Psychological
College. 60 West 35th Street,
visits Augusta. A Famous PaImist
and Admirably Gifted C|airvoyant.

Karl Won r. Hamong. Comte st. Ger
main. author of Practical Palmistry.'
practical Psychology" etc, is for a
short time in Augusta. and may be
consulted, daily, from 10 A. NJ, to 9
p. NJ, at the parlors of the Hotel
North. CTake ladies' entrance.)
Prof Won Hamong should not be
classed with that class of so-caiied for
tune tellers, card readers, etc, that
infest every city and bring into disre-
pute a science which is both benefiting
and interesting. Mr.. Won Hamong' S
vivid picture of your life. ambitions
and prospects will astonish you. I'M
less you find it absolutely correct you
will not pay a cent. If in doubt or
trouble of any description. call on Mr..
Won Hamong. who is authority on palm
istry and a clairvoyant of immense
ability, and you will leave his Office
happier, wiser and holder than ever
before.
Mr.. Won Hamong is the pioneer of
mental development in America. He
will teach his pupils to bring out all the
talent and attractive powers nature
has gifted them with, at all times. His
classes in New York. consist, year for
year, of more than 500 pupils, actors,
literary men and women. people of
every profession. Instead of being
bright and capable, today. and dull and
useless, tomorrow, you will be all you
can be every day in the year. Power
of concentration.
The charges for consultation are
within the reach of everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
AMUsEm ENTs.
Wise Elephants.

The baby elephants. members Of the
Famous Gentry Dog and Pony Show this
season, are said to be the brightest spec
linens Of their sort ever exhibited In
fact, it is said they are capable of going
through their performance without one
word of command from the ring master
Their part of the program lasts nearly 4,
minutes. and comprises some of the most
difficult acts ever attempted by dumb
animals In addition to their brightness,
they are the most docile specimens ever
seen. Very fond of children and as play
full as cats. They play many jokes upon
the dog and pony members of the com
pany, such as stealing their feed. pulling
the dogs tails and things of that sort.
They We're imported direct from India by
Prof. Gentry and nursed on bottles at his
farm in Indiana until they were strong
enough to so on the road with the show.
The date of exhibition at Augusta is;
Saturday. July y, near entrance to Driv-
ing Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
STATE HOUSE.
Preparations for Old Home
Week About Completed.
New School Work Feature---Work on
Muster Field.
Indications tor Revival Of the Maine State
Library Association.

Old Home Week is close at hand. and
the work of those who have been striving
so hard for its success is about complet-
ed. Secretary of the State Association s.
w. Matthews is confident that a large
delegation will be present in the Pine
Tree State during that week. Secretary
Matthews has about finished his labors
in that direction, indeed there is not
much more that he can do; he has work
ed hard and faithfully for that which
means so much to the people of this
State. The edition of 10000 invitations
has been sent out even to the last one
A lady called at the State House. yes
terday. with the request for three invita-
tons which she wished to send away to
relatives. 1t happened that Secretary
Matthews had received a very small lot
from outside sources. and her request
was granted. but practically every invi-
ton has been sent out
Secretary Matthews is very much graf
flied at the interest and enthusiasm
shown in the movement by many of the
towns. Lewiston and other cities are
an increasing interest, while the
deplorable fact remains that Auburn and
Augusta are rather in the rear of the
line of march.
The fact that President Mckinley will
not visit the State during Old Home
Week is disappointment. as it would
have been great drawing card. If the
President should come to Poland Springs
as was planned it would certainly have
added much to the success of the cele-
bration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
What Shall Ne Have for Dessert.

This question arises IN the family ev-
cry day. Let us answer 1t to-day. Try
JeIl-O, a delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. F1avors: Lemon. Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get Z pack
aGo ct your gr0cers today. II c'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

Lieut.. Peary's relief steamer Windward
entered the harbor at Port Au Basques,
New Foundland. Saturday, with part
of her machinery disabled. Pieces to re-
place the broken sections reached her by
train DIT noon Monday. The repairs will
be effected in time to enable her to sail,
Thursday morning, although owing to
her sailing qualities the setback is seri-
Gus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24


novel feature is to he introduced into
the school work of Maine. next fall.
namely. the ordinary person who is nei-
Their teacher nor pupil is to be given an
opportunity to express views on the
school work as it is carried on. Superin-
tendent of Schools w. W. Stetson be
lievcs that it is now time for the average
ma n to be given a chance to speak on
the subject and plans will be made ac-
cordingly. The work is to be done
through the teachers institute.
The plan is to have the program for
onc-half day at each teachers institute
made up without the name of a teacher
or a school official 1--WE want to near
from the people without the schools"
said Superintendent Stetson, Ito hear
from them what they think of the work
we are doing and the way we are doing
it, This is open not only to the parents of
the pupils, but TO anyone who has an idea
on the subject
Il believe in giving the people chance
to be heard. Let them come into our
meetings and tell us what studies We are
failing to emphasize as we should and
what they think we are giving too much
attention to. They have their ideas about
| our studies and our methods, and it will
| be of greatest assistance to the teachers
| in the work to hear these ideas ex-
pressed.
II feel sure from my study of the situa-
ton that the people have something to
say and they should be given a chance to
say it. / opine that the halliday with
! the people will prove one of the most
valuable in the next years Institutes"
| The following newly organized corpora
tions are on file at the Office of the secre-
| tary of State:
/ Rhodes Bros. Co has been organized at
| Portland for the purpose of conducting a
/ grocery and provision business with $1O0,-
| coo capital stock, of which $500 is paid in.
i The officers are: President, Leonard II.
/ Rhodes of Boston. Mass; treasurer. Ed
] gar l.. Rhodes of Boston, Mass. Certifi-
/ cate approved July q, 1900.
| WeIch & Company, has been organized
at Portland for the purpose of carrying
on business and licensing others to carry
\ on dry goods and speciality business. with
| $4,000 capital stock, of which $4,000 is
paid in. The officers are: President, John
| M. WEIGH of Providence, r. L., treasurer
| William w. II. Cannon of Providence,
II. l. Certificate approved jury 81 1890
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

The plans for the new sinks at the
State muster field have been made out by
Adjutant General Richards, and the
work at the field was begun. yesterday.
These are busy days for Gen. Richards;
the time for the muster is close upon LIN
and there are a thousand and one little
details to be looked after besides work
of a more important nature.
Adjutant General Richards, speaking
about the possibility of the State troops
being called upon for Chinese service said
that it is impossible ever to tell when
the National Guard may be called upon.
when affairs like the present trouble in
China stir up the world" he said. there
is all the more reason for getting the Ma
tional Guard into the best possible condi-
ton. l believe that young men with mil
itary inclinations should receive the best
of training. then if Congress issues a call
for troops there are efficient officers right
at hand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
A maIk-DoWn Clearance Sale.

Shirt waist bargains. Waists Of per-
Gale. Chambray, etc.
One lot. regular price so and &c.,
marked down to 29c. 4pA,
One lot. regular price 500 and s1.25.
marked down to 79c.
One lot, regular price $3.50 and $1.75,
marked down to CSC.
One lot, regular price $500 and $3.50,
marked down to $3.50.
One lot. regular price $500 and $3.50,
marked down to 81 .9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' low neck white vests with
short or no sleeves. ribbon in neck and
arms; also few fancy pink and blue,
lace trimming in neck and arms, only
121Ac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

one thing that the librarians all over
the State have been long desiring is the
revival of the organization of the Maine
State Library Association. State Librari-
an Carver has been making efforts in
that direction. and the indications are
that good results will follow. 1t is hoped
that the meeting will be an actual fact
before the Legislature meets. The ibrari
ans all over the State hope that it will
be called by Prof. T.. w. Hall in the early
part of September. 1t has been nearly
four years since the association last met
at which time the meeting was held in
the evening in the Senate chamber and
was very much enjoyed by all present
Among yesterdays visitors to the State
library was Mr.. A. G. Cutler of North
ampton, Mass, author of the well-known
alpha betical list of rules for cataloguing
Mr.. Cutler is at present at work on an
expansive catalogue. He was formerly
librarian at the Boston Atheneum and
long experience has made him an author
ity on work of that nature. Mr.. Cutler,
with Mrs Cutler, is enjoying a carriage
drive through the State. They came
along the coast from Massachusetts, and
are very mucn impressed with this part
of the State, which they are now visit
ing for the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
Scotch Ginghans

Scotch Ginghams
Fine Scotch Glnghams. only tie ~.
Regular price 25c. per yard
Prints Re duoed
All our best Prints, light and dark,
marked down to ~ n.
GREAT BARGAINS.-Ladies Suits,
Muslin Underwear, Wrappers and Wash
Skirts. 49,
JUST RECEIvED-A new line Of
Golf Capes and Rainy Day Skirts.
Agents for Mccall Bazaar patterns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
Corded Wash Silks

They are the best quality and most
desirable fancy styles. These are
marked down now to only
$50 per yard
Regular price SOC. per yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

Col E. c. harrington is receiving or
ders for his mans through the mail. tel
ephone and his agents. which shows that
the excellencysof the work is being ap-
preciated. The time has as yet been too
short for the maps to be well circulat-
ed through the State, but the sales are
opening up remarkably well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

Fine Dimity Muslins
Dimity Muslins, Foulards and Lawns,
have been selling at 12h. Is and TIC
Marked down only
10c per yard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
Dress Goods

one lot Homespun Plaids, all wool
goods that have been sold all the sea-
son at SOC. per yard, marked down now
only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

5000 Given Away in Prizes $500
List of sports for which liberal prizes
are offered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

July %, 1900.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

I. A. NsGeaa. General Agent, Seattle. wa
A. d. Charlton, A. q. y. A. Portland, On.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-17
GONE TO GERMAN FIRM.
Americans Turned Down on a'contract
for a Large Electical Plant
in Yucatan.

NEW YORK, May 1s-Felipe G. Gan
ton, Of this city, who has just returned
from visit to Yucatan. says
When I left New York for my trip
to the the south, was all confident
that American bidders on electrical and
structural iron contracts in Yucatan
would be the victors. 1 was, however,
wrong, as the 100000 contract for the
electric light plant for the city Of Me-
rida. which will be the first electric
light plant in the state of Yucatan. has
been secured by the siemens- -Haiske
Company, Of Berlin. and the 100000
iron pier contract for Progresso has
been awarded to an English Company.
And why2 Simply because better
prices, better deliveries and better con-
ditions all around, were accorded BY
the foreign firms. One thing that IA
vored the European contractors was the
fact Of their supplying more complete
specifications than their American
competitors"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-17
suLzER AGAIN RoBs UP.
He Is Preparing Grand Reception
for the Boer Delegates in Which
He VIII BE the Central
Figure

WASHINGTON. May 16.-Represent-
atlve sulzer (dem) Of New York. chair
man Of the committee to receive the
Boer delegates in Washington, today
received telegram from Messrs. Fisch-
er. Vessels and Wolmarins, stating
that they could not leave New York
before Friday. Sulzer then announced
his program as follows;
Thursday night committee of three
United States senator's, three repre-
sentatives and committee of promi-
nent citizens will go to New York to
escort the delegates here. Friday
night an informal reception will be held
at the hotel and Saturday morning
the Boer delegates will call on the pres
ident. Sunday night there will be a
meeting at the Grand opera house,
when the delegates will speak and
there will be addresses also by sena-
tors and representatives. Sulzer says
the stay OF the delegates will be made
the occasion Of a notable demonstra-
tiOn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-17
KANSAS REPUBLICANS.
Nominated a Full State Ticket at To-
peka Yesterday.

TOPEKA. Kan, May 16.-The repub-
lican state convention met here today
and nominated the following-named
candidates:
For governor. W. E. Stanley, of sed-
gewick county; lieutenant governor.
H. E. Richter, of Morris county; as
sociate justice, w. A. Johnson, of OF
tawa; secretary of state, George A..
Clark. of Geary; for treasurer, Frank
Grimes, of Wichita; auditor. George
+. Cole. of Crawford county; attorney
general, A. A. Goddard, Of Shawnee
county; superintendent of public in
struction, Frank Nelson. OF McPher-
son; Insurance commissioner, w. ".
Church, of Maricn county; congress-
man-at-large, Charles F. Scott, 9f AL
len county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-17
NAME FULL TICKET.
Missouri Republicans Hold Their State
Convention at Kansas City.

KANSAsC ITY. No., May 16,-The
republican state convention Of Missouri
today, in continuous session lasting
from 945 a. m. to 4;45 p, M, named
delegates -at-large. alternates-at-large
and presidential electors to Philadel-
phia, and selected full set of state
officers. The nomination for governor
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS were by accla-
nation and there were but slight con-
tests for the other state offices. The
ticket Is as follows:
Governor, Joseph Flory. of st. Louis;
lieutenant governor, e. F. Allen, Of
Kansas City; secretary of state, e. L.
Porterfield. Of Springfield; treasurer,
w, +. Fleming, of Webster Grove;
auditor. All Bloembaum, of st. Charles;
attorney general, Samuel O'Fallon, OF
Oregon; railway and warehouse com
missioner, c. c.. Grouse. of Pierce City.