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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
THE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Gross and Hildreth, Summerbeli and Willis
Presented With Prizes.

Boston, May 1S.-The title of cham
pion Of New England Intercollegiate
Tennis Association was won, this after
noon, by Gross of Brown University,
who defeated Hildreth of Dartmouth,
in the final singles match, 6-1, GA, 6-1
The distribution of prizes was made.
today. Summerbell and Willis of
Bates, carry off the first prize in the
doubles and Hildreth and Moulton of
Dartmouth. take the second prizes.
Gross of Brown. received cup as first
prize in the singles and Hildreth of
Dartmouth, another. These cups are
individual prizes and are permanent
possessions
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
C. A. Towne Of Minnesota Claims Support {
State on Peoples Party Ticket.

Chicago, May 1S.-Former Congress
man Charles A. Towne Of Minnesota,
Vice Presidential candidate on the
Peoples party ticket. has gone to To-
ledo. Ohio. where. as chairman Of the
national Silver Republican committee,
he will confer with the Silver Republi-
cans relative to sending q delegation
from Ohio to the Kansas City conven-
ton.
Mr.. Towne while here would not dis
cuss the possibility of his being nomi-
mated for the Vice Presidency by the
Democratic national convention.
II will say. however" said Mr..
ToWne, that my name will be pre-
sented to the convention. as my state
will endorse my candidacy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
THE NAVAL MILITIA
Having More or Less Difficulty 10 Arranging
Their Practice Cruisers.

Washington. May lS.-The adjutant
general of South Carolina has notified
the navy department. that the South
Carolina naval militia will be obliged
to withdraw from its arrangement for
a practice cruise on the Prairie. This
makes the fifth withdrawal on the part
of the state naval militia organizations
since the program for the summer
drills was arranged at the beginning
of the present season, the others ge-
ing New York. Maryland, Massachu-
settS and Florida.
The Connecticut. Rhode Island and
Maine organizations are scheduled to
drill in August and September. but as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Pleasant Street church methodist
EpiscopaD Rev. Geo =. Lindsay, pas
tor: 1880, public worship. singing by
chorus choir, Mr.. Philbronk, leader
Sermon by the pastor with prelude on
General Conference in session in Chi
cago: II NJ, Sabbath School, with
pastors Bible class; 4 +. NJ. Junior
League: Z. NJ. Epworth League, sub
ject. Power Of a Temperate Life
leader. Miss Alice Thompson; 7.3O.
grand old-fashioned Methodist prayer
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
CANNON BALLS FELL
Around Schooner BcuIah Benton Entering 81
Johns Harbor-Fircd by Celebrating Soldiers

st. John. N. B.. May 1S.-Capt James
Mitchell of the schooner Buelah Ben
ton. received quite surprise while en-
tering port, this evening. A tug was
towing the schooner when a cannon
ball fell close to the bow of the vessel,
and this was quickly followed by an
other on the other bow. The balls
dropped so close that the water splash
ed aboard the schooner. 1t was dis
epvered the bombardment was from
Fort Dufferin. where the local militia
We're celebrating the relief of Mafe
King and Loyalist day with old smooth
bore 64-pounders
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
DEFINITE PROPOSAL LOOKED FOR.
Reported That Pennsylvania r. r. Is About
to Make Great Deal.

Philadelphia, May 1S.-The Evening
Telegraph prints the following: The
Pennsylvania Railroad, it is announced.
today, is seeking control of the Chi
cago. Burlington and Quincy railroad,
Of which G. +. Perkins is the presi-
dent. 1t is stated that a definite pro-
posal will be offered the board of di-
rectors at their meeting in Chicago.
next Wednesday, looking to lease of
the entire line
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
Drank Wood Alcohol.

Daniel Trask, aged AZ. who has been
employed as hostler by Or Jolly. died
quite suddenly, Thursday night after
drinking wood alcohol by mistake
The deceased was a victim Of the NOR
phine habit. it is said, for number
Of years. When first taken sick he de-
MED having taken anything or having
used morphine. but finally admitted
that he had. He is survived by for-
mer wife and two children and
brother and sister in Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
Colored Murderers Hanged In Alabama

Birmingham May 1S.-Walter Cor
don and Beauty Ingram, colored.
We're hanged at Eutaw. today, for the
murder Of Tom Buntain, a clerk at
Clinton. Both murderers were under
20 years Of age
At Talladega. Bert Curry, a young
negro, was hanged for the murder Of
Pink Dobbins, farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
FALL RIVER PLUMBERS
vote to Strike for Eight HOUR Day, to Go into
Effect. Monday.

FAN River. Mass, May 1S.-At a
meeting. tonight, the journeymen
plumbers voted to strike for an S-hour
work day. The. order will go into eff
rect, Monday morning. 1t is expected
that the master plumbers will make
concessions which will bring about q
speedy settlement of the difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
REPORT DIsCREDITeD.
Post Office Officials Doubt Report Concerning
Counterfeit Cuban Stamps.

Washington, May 1S.-The officials al
the post office department generally dis
credit the report that counterfeit Cuban
stamps to the value of 81. coo, 900 were
manufactured at Muncie. Ind. According
to a statement prepared at the depart
mcnt. the total value of stamps, Stamped
enyelopeS and postal cards supplied
Nicely was slightly less than 81 900, 900 The
last shipment of stamped paper sent to
Havana, 50 far as the department is
aware. was made Aug 19 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS.
Statement OF Commissioner General to Senate
shows Immense Incrsa:e.

Washington May 1S.-In response to the
Senate resolution Of the 18th inst, the
secretary Of the treasury. today. sent to
the Senate a statement from the commits
sioncr general of immigration concerning
the immigration to the United States Of
japanese lnborcrs. II appears that 2236 Of
these lahorcrs arrived in 1893, 33@5 in 1899,
and for the 10 months ending April 30, 1900,
1l%l These figures Indicate only those
who have come direct to the United
States from Japan, hut do not embrace
those reaching this country via Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
The Differences Settled,

LONDON. May 19.-Mr. Chamberlain
secretary of state for the colonies. viii
announce, Monday. in the House o,
Sommons that the differences between
the imperial government and the Aus.
trahan federation delegates over tn,
commonwealth bill have been amicabI,
settled. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
A SPECIAL MEETING.
City Government Discusses Appropriations for
Ensuing Year and Other Matters.

There was a special meeting Of the city
government. Friday evening, to discuss
the all-important matter Of appropria-
tions. The committee has held several
meetings and wished to ascertain the sen
timent of the government on several
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN
HEARERS
Chicago Tribune.)

II have noticed" said the Rev. Dr.
Goodman, pausing in his discourse.
that two or three Of the brethren
have looked at their watches several
times in the last few minutes. for
fear their timepieces may not agree
will say that the correct time IS ll-4o-
set my watch by the regulator at me
jewellers, last night The sermon VIII
be over at 1901 1t would have closed
promptly at ~ but for this digressioh.
Let us proceed to consider now whdl
the apostle meant when he says. 4
press toward the mark.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
Congressional Notes.

Congressman Men ana Collector Moses
called on President Mckinley, Thursday,
to pay their respects. Speaking of the re
port that the President contemplated Wis
iting Maine, this summer, Mr. Mckinley
said that he might come to Poland Spring
after ne had made his visit to Canton.
The Canton visit will occur early in the
summer-Special to Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

The Medawakanton tribe Of Sioux
Indians at Mendoza. Mimi. were 100
busy preparing to put in their clops
when the Indian agent came arouiiu
to pay them their annuities. ana scht
their squaws to the agency 70 receive
the money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

John Treadwell was at work, Thursday.
with a gang Of men tearing down the
ruins of the Choat te block at Fitchburg,
Mass. recently badly Quilted by fire.
when four large timbers fell from the
second story and struck him on the
shoulders and back and pinned him down.
The weight Of the falling framework was
fully 700 pounds. Treadwell was taken to
the Burbank hospital in the ambulance.
Examination showed that the left tibula
was broken and there were several
bruises and strains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

The prospect is that Waterville will
have goat farm ii. |. Libby is con-
templating the purchtsc Of 500 Angora
goats for the Libby stock farm. There
is good market for both the kids for
food and for the wool. from which
mohair is made and Mr. Libby is con
ffdent that there is good money in the
business here in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

There viii be Christian Science ser
vices. each sabbath at 1915 a. NJ. and.
Wednesday, at 7.45 +. NJ. at - College
avenue May 20. subject. Ancient and
Modern Nccromancy. or. Mesmcrism
and Hypnotism."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

The Colby field day will be held. one
week from today, May 26. There IS
some good material. this year and thr
boys have been working hard and all
the contests promise to be Of unusual
interest
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

The time has arrived for the visit Of
Bishop Goldman u Waterville and he
Is expected, today. He will remain in
the city for several days. a reception
will be rendered him, Monday evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
viii Ask ior General sympathetic 81 ike.

st. Louis. May 19.-At a meeting of
heads of labor unions, called. last
night. 1t was resolved. at 1850 this
tSaturday) morning. to recommit to
the controlling central bodies that
sympathetic strike be inaugurated to-
day. of all the labor unions in St Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
Report on Militia app -opriation Bill.

Washington. May 1S.-Senator Sewdll.
for the committee on military affairs. to-
day. made Il report on the House bill ap-
propriating annually Sl001,o00 for the pur
pose of providing arms and equipments
for the militia Of the various states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Prof. Elder Of Colby. will deliver a
lecture on 'Tennyson and Browning"
in the Woman's Association rooms. on
the afternoon Of May p. Those who
have had the privilege Of receiving in
struction under Prof Elder at Colby
know that what an exceedingly inter
esting talker he is and the lecture will
certainly be one Of the most pleasant
Of the course
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

The Old rivals Of the middle class Of
bah teams, Coburn ana the Watcrville
High school. will play on the Colby
grounds, this afternoon. if the weather
permits. This game has always been
one Of the features Of the ball season
in the city and if the conditions are
favorable there will doubtless be an
interesting game.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
Nicely HEARING, THURSDAY.
Gov. Roosevelt Will Hear krgume ITS 'oI
NeeIy's Extraditio,.

Albany. n. y. May 1S.-Gov Roosevelt
on Thursday of next week. at the noon
hour. at Oyster Bay will hear arguments
of counsel on the application by the state
department at Washington for the extra
with alleged completely in the Cuban
frauds. The hearing was to have been
held here, last night but counsel were
not prepared TO go on and asked for an
adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
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treatise on Exhausted vitality Premature Decline,
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above. Consultation in person or by letter Pro
spectus and wade Mecum free, sealed six cents for
postage.
~ F" The Peabody Medical Institute has many
~ imitators, but no equals."-Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Arthur Vose. who has been in the
| employ Of the New England Telephone
& Telegraph Co. in Dover and Fox
croft, spent a part Of Friday at his
home In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

| John Lawson Of Savannah, Ga. has
been the guest Of friends in the city
for few days while on his way to
| his former home in Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

General James +. Rushling Of Tren-
ton, y. j.. II II d. one of the speak
crs AT the State Epworth League in
this city. On July 10. His subject IL
to b. The March of Methodism." I"
Gen. Rushlng ~ Il mastery speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
NOT AFRAID TO ASK
brooklyn Life D

IF your husband were TO die' "ouiu
you pray for him. IL,
"Of course, but at the same tiiiie
pray for another"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

The weather office records in Chicago
show that the 25th Of April has been
clear in that city for p years past not
drop of rain having fallen there Oh
that day, since 1875. L
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Ralph Gilmore. VII, has for several
VI ars been stenographcr to r. +. Bos
ten. agent Of the Hollingsworth &
Whitney co., has resigned his position
to accept a similar one with Davis &
S.ulc l.. L. Crocker Of Gardiner. will
take his place at the IIollingsworth 4
Whitney office
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

+. o. BeaI and f. G. Rider Of Ban
goE. We're the guests Of friends in this
city and Fairfield, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

G. G. Sheldon Of Augusta, was call
| ing on friends in the city and tran
sacting business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

purchased a fine bay mare Of Albert
Balcntine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Col. Stanley Plummer Of Dexter, was
among the city's callers, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

The strawberry festival in the yes
try of the Methodist church. Friday
evening, was a success in spite Of the
weather. although there would doubt
lass have been a much larger attend
ance had the evening been q good one
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

There will be the regular Free Blp-
tigt service, at 1880 sunday morning,
iu q. a. Il. hall. followed by the sun
dly School. At 730 Sunday evening,
l:v. Mr. Dodge will deliver an illus
tratcd sermon. a continuation Of the
subject Of last sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

DR. J. l.. Fortier was called TO Hart
land on professional business, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

tn" commencement appointments
have been made at Coburn and are
as follows: For rank. Misses Hodg-
kins ana Davis; Mtssrs Smith. Perkins
and Sargent: for articles, Misses Cros-
by Clements ana Watkins; Messrs.
Chase. Ames ana Floyd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Architect Adams was in consultation
with the City hall committee of the
city government Friday afternoon. ana
plans FIR getting q building not to
exceed 4 cost Of 100000 out of the OLD
plans were discussed. There is a good
prospect Of doing this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19
WATERVILLE.

c. +. Johnson was in Augusta on
legal business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Col. A. G. Blunt Of Skowhegan, gave
the city a short call, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-05-19

Of 80 balls fired in battle only one on
the average hits its mark.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07

HoLT evidently had the uudcrholt
on Tavenner
COOP intentions don't count, but
good goods do. You always get that
kind at A. L. Nye's.
GER ready to take in the Drum
mer Boy of Shiloh at the Opera
House to night.
Ice cream soda, all flay0rs, at
the Delicatessen, 3 cents glass.
THE head named the rest will come
rather easy but there is no telling how
easy It will come.
GET your clothes cleaned at Wei
bells, the Dyer, Front street, near
Beechurst.
JUDGING from the picture it was
sometime before the accident that the
cut was made. 1t has been at least
twenty years since such a looking
train has been seen in Preston county.
ANOTHER car load of Gold Medal
flour just in at Posten's for $500 per
barrel
scorchers but the rain has cooled
things off to some extent. The mer-
curry went clear out of sight and staid
there until after the rain.
GOLDEN Grain flour at fifty-fve
cents sack at Viewers Grocery is
the best flour in town.
WE are able to give picture of the
Democratic nominee to-day. The cut
shows that he is a man Of great deter
mination and force. He will make a
good candidate and If elected will
make first class governor.
PRINTED dimities and pereales in
the seasons most beautiful designs.
At the Cash Mercantile Co.
Local Republican leaders express
themselves as rather more afraid of
Holt than they were of Tavenner.
They regard him as an aggressive
man and anticipate hot old time
in the state this fall
50-INCH all-wool storm serge at 75c
yard is one of the good things just
received at Smiths dry goods store.
Any judge of dress goods will pro-
nounce it splendid value, and hard
to duplicate any place. Go where
you can get bargains.
THERE is no dust on the streets
to-day as they were most effeetually
cleaned off by the elements last
night. The rain was such dashing
one that it gave the dust no time to
argue the question.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07

THE work of the Democratic con-
vention last night and to-day will be
OF the very greatest consequence to
the party In case they act wisely
III every case it will have a great
deal to do with the future prospects
of the party.
It's very handy to order music at
the Acme. They get all soy music
for their patrons at 500.
WHAT has been more popular this
season for trimmings than all over
laces. A large stock of them was at
Smiths dry goods store at the begin
ming of the season; and they were all
sold, because the styles and prices
made them SELL Now new lot is in
at prices from 45c yard to $3.50.
THE unexpected happened in the
race for Governor. However recent
events have shown that Holt would
land and our dispatches yesterday
predicted that he would win without
trouble. The rest Of the ticket will
be named to-day.
NEwMAN's ice cream will now be
ready at all times day or evening.
He has opened for the season and will
serve the best of everything His
place is one of the most popular in
town.
WE are now a city Of bridges and
with the addition of two new bridges
leading to Greemont we will have
about all that can be used. There are
now nine bridges leading out of Nor
gantown and another one is proposed.
There is nothing that will bind the
four towns together as closely as hav-
ing easy means of communication be-
tween them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07

Personal MERTON af Pramiae nj People
Nhrsv they are and n.w they arr.


DR.. Raymond returned this morn
ing from an eastern trip for some
DAYS.
Prof. Harvey Brand has returned
from Grafton where he had been on a
brief trip.
Attorneys G.. A. Vincent and u.
5. Kendall of Fairmont were in town
on business Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Sweeney of the tlrm Of Sweeney
Il Huston came in this morning To
look after The paving contracts which
they have here.
Frank Wright OF Buckhannon has
been in town on his way to Scott
dale where be is going to locate. He
is known by many people Of this
place.
G. w. Finnell and L. v Keck ar
rived this morning from Parkersbnrg
where they had been to take In the
convention. They report very large
and enthusiastic affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Yost are here
looking for location. They will
make Morgantown their future
home. Ellis is we'll known here
having formerly been student in
the University. He will make this
his headquarters but will travel ex-
tensively in this section. Everyone
is glad to welcome them to a home
here
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07

j. A. WEAVER keeps on hand at
Ill times full supply of elegant home
baked light bread. Send in your or
ders by phone.
OUR winner strawberry ice cream
at the White Mountain ice cream par
Tors. We make all fiavors. Walnut
street.
JOHN MEEKs has started an accom-
mediation carriage and solicits calls
from any one who needs his services.
He will make trips to any place in
town or suburbs, to the Cheat resorts
or elsewhere. John is Always very
careful of his patrons and his charges
are very moderate. Give him a call.
Ir your bicycle needs pumping up
you can get a first class pump at
the Acme. Prices 20e, 45e and ST..
The dollar one is dandy.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07

WoRKMEN for the new glass works
are coming in every day and they are
having hard time, to find places to
go. Morgantown has made great
mistake in not providing homes for
everyone who wants to come here.
The growth of the town has been re-
tarded very much by this policy and
it has no one to blame but the people
who have money to build houses for
rent and who refuse to do so.
MEsTREzAT's letters are growing
in interest. The one that he last
wrote us and given in another col
umn shows that they are having a
very interesting time with the Phil
ipinos. The war does not seem to
be ended in that vicinity at least.
Dorsey who has had so many affiic-
tions since he left Morgantown has
the sympathy of all and they hope
that he may escape any more vista
tions of that character.
DIR. HARTIGAN is building small
addition to his house for use as an
Office. This fact has caused a Nor
gantown newspaper to write column
article expanding the house into a
first class hospital. This is very en-
barassing to the doctor who states
that he did not authorize the publica-
tion of any such an article and that
the only plan that he has matured at
present is to have the office built. He
had no office room whatever and want
ed 1T. The paper in question is rapid
" gaining reputation for unreliable
ity that will take it long time to
live down. 1t is articles such as the
one referred TO above that bring this
about.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07
Birthday and
Wedding Presents.

Your friends have birthdays pretty
regularly and once in a while friend
gets married On these occasions
dainty gifts are IN demand. What's
daintier than books What is kept
longer? What is seen oftener2 Your
answer to all these questions would
be, there's nothing That's right,
too. Books are like true friends; the
longer we possess them the better we
love them. If you don't want books
we have other things that make nice
gifts. Well show them if you call.
The Acme Book Store.
Stone Front--Dering Building.
III. L. Swisher, Proprietor.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07

GOLF players, Spalding's whole
stock is at your command through
the Acme.
CRUSHED fruits with our delicious
ice cream soda. Maderas soda that
is soda.
MAX WATERS has finished NOV
ing into his new store room and is
now busy getting ready for his Gus
toners again. The new room has
been fitted up to suit him in every
respect and will be very good To-
cation. The bank will remodel the
old room occupied by sMr. Waters
and as soon as possible they will
move into it.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-07
No Services Sunday.

Rev. Ira Wallace will leave on Fri
day to attend meeting Of the Luther
an Synod which meets in Ligonier
from June 13-l8th. He will stop in
Pittsburg on his way to the meeting.
There will be no services at this
church on next Sunday but the Sun
day School.