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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
& WESTON, 1872 ~vr~, Augusta, Maine
HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE.
Personnel Of the National Guard Never Better
Than at Present.

Inspector Gen. +. l.. Hoyt. n. G.. s.
NJ, of Lewiston, is confident that the
Maine National Guard had a bright
future.
In my opinion said the general.
''the personnel Of the guard was never
50 good as it is today. although almost
every company has practically a new
rank and file since the Spanish war.
OF course the men have not had the
opportunities for drilling that they will
have in the future and at present their
tactical movements are trifle ragged:
all this will be remedied in time. how
ever, and look to see two Of the finest
regiments the state has ever produced
on the field at Augusta next August
1t seems To me that Very few IF the
men have joined the guard solely with
the idea of having a good time and
they seem to take hold Of the thing in
the proper fashion ana manifest an
amount of interest which is certainly
encouraging. The experience obtained
by many of the men during the war
with Spain Will b. IF inestimable
value"
Gen. Hoyt expressed himself as un-
favorable to the present system OF
electing officers and declared in favor
of the competitive examination plan.
Were the officers commissioned in
this manner" he said Ill would in my
opinion obViate some Of the most
glaring faults in our present military
system. l should be in favor of having
an officer commissioned, in say the
second regiment. and then assigned To
some company for duty. Perhaps the
Augusta captain would be in command
of the Watervile company and the
Augusta company under the charge Of
an officer from Washington county.
This system would do away with that
feeling among the men which un-
doubtedly exists at present, that they
don't care 10 serve except under officers
from their own city or town
Gen Hoyt is Of the opinion that the
Maine National Guard compares favor
ably in matters Of discipline and mill
tary etiquette with the best organiza
tons Of other states.
with the facilities and money at our
command" he said. II don't think that
it would be possible to get together a
finer body of men than is serving the
State Of Maine. today"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
Card OF Than.S.

We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors who have so kindly as
sisted us during our bereavement IN
the death of our husband and father.
MRS. j. II. HARRISON and Family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
DR. Bulls Cough Syrup will posi-

tivaIv cure Group. Many 4 home has
heen made deaolate by the loss Of a dear
child which could have been saved by
this great remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
Watch for the Letters.

"When five cents will keep a man
alive for a week every one ought to do
something to help the sufferers from
famine in India" says Captain James
Lawson Of the Salvation Army.
How much are you going to try to
raise here?" asked the Journal man.
About $500 I am going to put out
200 letters in the homes about the city.
tomorrow. In two days shall call for
them and put them out once more.
Saturday. 1t seems like a large sum,
but the cause is one that appeals to
humanity and we hope to be success
fu1 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27

on that demand ceases and the public
waits Tor what may come next in the
line of new novels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
STATE HOUSE.
Annual Meeting Of the Stale Board
of Health Held, Monday.
G ,me Commissioner Carleton Expects H.
crease Of Licensed Guides.

The annual meeting of the State
Board of Health was held, yesterday
at the office in the State House. The
members We're all present with the eX-
ception of DIR. Woodcock, who is TEN
porarily absent in New York.
DR.. c. ID. Smith Of Portland, was
unanimously reelected president fof
the ensuing year The standing com
mittees for the coming year appointed
by the president are as follows:
Finance-M. c. Wedgewood, +. L.
Robinson, f. C. Jordan and the secre-
tary.
Circulars and other publications
C. NJ. Woodcock, A. r. G.. Smith ana
the secretary.
Sewerage and drainage and the dis
posal of excreta-E. c. Jordan, r. y
Robinson, A. r. G. Smith and q. Nj.
Woodcock.
ventilation-E. c. Jordan and NJ. G.
Wedgewood.
Summer resorts-M. c. Wedgewood,
E. c. Jordan and the president.
Water and water supplies-F. {.
Robinson, NJ c. Wedgewood and the
secretary.
School houses and school hygiene
F. c. Robinson, A. Il. G.. Smith and the
secretary.
Quarantine-The president, NJ. {.
secretary.
Legislation-The secretary, the preSi-
dent and NJ c. Wedgewood
Distinction and disinfectants-F. c.
Robinson. c. ID. Smith and the secre-
tarY.
"a the production and use of vac
CT. lymph. antitoxi1 and ether inocu-
lation material-C. d. Smith.
Considerable time was spent in
discussion of the subject Of maritime
quarantine, and finally the whole sub
iect was referred to the committee on
quarantine To take such action as IL
deems necessary, and to report 10 the
board at a subsequent meeting. Inc
secretary reported on the present out
look as regards the danger from small
p1x in the adjoining provinces. partlc-
ularly in the Province of Quebec. Ihe
number of cases of smallpox in tina
province is at present comparatively
small. but a few of the infected points
are nearer than the disease formerly
was to the TemisCouata railway, which
runs from the River St. Lawrence over
10 the Madawaska settlements. The
local boards of health and all the towns
and plantations in the northern part
of the State hace been strongly urged
by the secretary to be on the lookout
for possible infectious cases. and to
further guard against outbreaks by
providing vaccination for the inhabi-
tants.
AS a controversy in regard to
sewer in the village of North East
Harbor has been referred to the board,
plans and specifications were examin-
ed by the board. and evidence in re
gard to its condition which had been
collected by the secretary was submit
ted The board for the present re-
serves its judgment in the matter. An
other subject discussed was that of the
transportation of Corpses and the nee
eSSary precautions to be observed be-
fore infectious bodies are put into the
hands Of common carriers, and of the
need of legislation for the purpose of
bringing our State into line with many
other states which have established
rules and regulations in regard to this
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27

Hon. l.. T. Carleton. commissioner Of
inland fisheries and game is preparing z
second edition of his work that proved
so popular during the past year. The
new edition is to be much more complete
than the old and will be over twice as
large. The additions will be in the nature
of experiences in the fish and game re-
eions, many of which will be recollec-
lions Of Mr. Carleton's trips. The de-
mand for the first edition has been very
great and the prospect is that the second
edition will be as much sought after as
that which preceded 1t.
The guides are already making applica
ions for registration. So far 500 have re-
ceived licenses Last year 1900 guides re-
ceived licenses and it is anticipated that
this wear the number will reach 20o0. This
IS due largely to the advertising which
Maine has received as a sportsman's par
adise. While the railroads nave done
much in advertising the State, yet one OF
the best advertisements the State has re-
ceiyed is through those people who have
spent a short time in the State and then
on their return home have told their
friends of their success.
Through this advertising many more
than usual have written to learn the best
places for fishing, and to find places for
stopping The result of this is that the
people living in, those sections where
game abounds see the opportunity of do
ing business and more are taking out
guides licenses.
II is a remarkable thing that more in
duiries have been received about the Bel
grade system Of ponds than any other
Mace in the State. This is in part due to
tho advertising done by the Belgrade Ho-
tel Co, but perhaps as much is due 10
the kind word Commissioner Carleton mas
spoken in his book for the system.
From reports from different guides MT
Carleton is of the opinion that the Maihe
lakes will be open for fishing, this year
fully as early as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27

An Augusta merchant recently sent
n wagon to Randolph repair shop to
no tinkered. When he was down last
he said he would send a man after it,
and was coolly told that he must settle
before it left the shop. Now, he had
several hundred dollars worth 81
checks in his pocket burt little cash. 50
he hustled around ard borrowed SO
hill which the man couldn't change.
and finally decided to trust him. The
merchant was mad but he is buying
cigars to keep some of the boys quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27

Lantern Globes.
Large Lamp Chimneys.
Small Lamp Chimneys,
CuStard Bowls.
Blown Glass Tumblers,
Tin Strainers.
Patent Salts and Peppers.
Tack Hammer ana PullcT,
Tin Quart Dipper,
> Small Tin DipperS.
Kettle Covers. assorted sizes,
Large Tin Basin.
Table Knives.
Table Forks
White Iron spoons
> White Iron Teaspoons,
Fine Kitchen Knives,
Potato Washers.
Large Vegetable Gratcrs,
duZ. Lamp Wick1.
Nickel Plat, Towel Rack,
Good Fire ShpV-Is.
3 Cullred Pencils.
Large Ink Tablets.
QUirr Heavy Paper,
i-J-G in- Envelopes. Ter pkg.
NC. Memoranda Book
Very Heavy Shelf Paper, per pkg.
Large Hcmstitchr1 White Handk'fs.
Fancy Arm FlaStics,
Mems Heavy cotton Hose.
Large noubl. Purses
Metal Back Z III. Horn Comb.
Aluminium Pocket Combs,
Fine Toilet Soap.
Baseball
Bats.
Silk Carriers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27

No county in the State has taken
slIch advantage of the travelling libra
ries as Waldo. This is undoubtedly
due to the fact that one of the MEM
hers of the library committee comes
from that section.
The town of Winterport has used the
travelling libraries to great advantage
in furnishing the patrons of its free
public library with books and at
much less expense than could other
wise be done. AS is known the libra
ries are sent out to the town making
the application when s. accompanies
the request This gives SIX months
use of the travelling library of so vol
umes. When the first SIX months mas
ELAPSED another s. is sent and IN that
manner the library patrons nave the
use of 100 books for SO year AS the
average cost of a book is 81 it VIII De
seen what excellent returns are re-
ceived on the small investment.
Conversation on this point brought
to the mind of State Librarian Carver
the fact that of all the books published
during the year there is no continued
demand for over half dozen beyond
wears time. At first there is a great
demand for the popular BOOKS put lalei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27

The place of Henry NJ. Breen. the night
Waterman, will not now be filed permo-
nently by Superintendent Stevens. AT
the present time the place is being filed
by Joseph +. Fossett. Mr.. Breen il now
taking weeks rest before commencing
his duties as city marshal.
Francis Wiggin will act as special
agent for Commissioner Matthews. this
summer. in getting statistics of the diff
ferent industries which will be incorno-
rated in Mr. Matthew'S report 1t il the
plan of Mr.. Matthews to employ three Or
four of the special agents, this coming
year. So far the work of getting out tho
reports is merely preliminary as but liz
lie can be done until later in the season
Papers relative to eight trade marks
were received at the secretary Of States
office yesterday. They are all to be used
in connection with the products of the
Matted Cereals Co. of Vermont and are
for names of the different products of
the company
Statements were also received from the
Smith Anthony Co. of Boston, and the
Fuller Warren Co. of Troy, New York
for trade marks to lie used on their heat
ing and plumbing apparatus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the family ev'
arr dav. Let us answer it today. Try
IaiJO a delicious and healthful dessert.
pranared in two minutes. No boiling! no
halIing, simply rhl boiling water and
set to cool and Flay@n1 moe Get or paek
age at your grocers today. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27

The prospect is that but little business
will come before the next regular meeting
Of the railroad commissioners. There
are no hearings and apparently but little
besides the regular routine work. One
of the things which will come up prob
ably will Re the laying out Of the work
inspecting the different railroads. This
will not be commenced however. until
the snow is off the ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-26
SAW eoEBEL SHOT.
The Kentucky Trial Progressing.

The second week of the trial Of Sec
retary of State Caleb Powers. charged
with being an accomplice in the assas'
sinatiou Of Governor Goebel. closed
Saturday afternoon with only thirty
two witnesses heard, all Of them having
been called by the prosecution. All OF
this week will probably be required to
hear witnesses for the State.
Edward Steffe, a messenger boy, gave
the most important testimony. He wit
messed the assassination and declared
he saw the point of rife protrudinR
from O window of Secretary Of State
Powers office, the window being rails
ed about eighteen inches and the cur
tains down.
Robert Noa kes, cross-examined, said
he was deceived into talk with Col
Campbell at Big Stone Grp, Va. prior
to his arrest. He said Campbell promis'
ed him anything for his testimony.
Witness said he had an ieea that
Goebel was to be killed, but thought II
was to be in a fight. and not by assas
sination. When told by Powers to keep
out of range, as some fellows in the
lobby were going to do the work Tor
Goebel as he came in, " he hurried OIL
IN nrevent the assassination.
Noakes was re.examined regarding the
trip of himself and his men TO Frank
fort 10 the time of the meeting OF the
Election Commissioners.
Witness reiterated that the object Of
Powers and others was 20 intimidate
the Commissioners.
Noakes was excused until Monday,
when he promised TO bring into court III
muster roll and a cartridge given hin
by John Powers.
Previous 10 the above testimony
Noakes was asked;
"Did you ever have conversation
with Caleb Powers with reference &
the outcome Of the Gubernatorial con
test?"
"I asked Powers, on one occasion.
replied the witness, "how this thin'
was going to end. and Powers said ;"I
will not amount to a d--n thing. A
soon as Goebel is dead there will not b
q man in the Democratic party who osl
hold 1t together, and Goebel has no
long TO live.
''Oaleb Powers asked me, he con
tinued. !" il knew enything abou
cartridges containing smokeless powde
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-26
Communicated

Letter From a Former stafordian.
To The Free Lance;
have Just returned to Washington
and gotten down 10 work again after
having a very pleasant aud enjoyable
trip to your town and the grand old
county Of Stafford, which is the dearest
spot to me on earth, for it was there l
spent the happiest days Of my boyhood
Every rockway, valley and hiil seems
sacred spot in my memory. But oh.
the changes since l left the county.
Many Of my old friends and schoolmates
have gone TO that country whence no
one returns, while others, like your
humble writer, has left in search OF
tickle fortune. Some Of the old boys are
still left, and, ! am glad to say, are
standing and fighting for Mckinley
Roosevelt and the grand principles OF
the Republican party. and l have no
doubt that Stafford will roll up big
majority under the leadership Of that
indomitable chairman NJ. X. Lowry.
Among the boys still left l find my old
friends Jim Simpson. John Oristy, Bob
Johnson, John England, Frank Gran
niger and others
Ny old friend, schoolmate and play
mate. Willie Peden. after wander
ing ell over the United States. has set
tied down in the old county, built him
a very handsome residence on the War
renton road. and, like all other wise
men. has taken 10 himself a wife; be
also showed his wisdom by marrying one
of Stsfford's fairest and most charming
daughters. Willie is hustler. He is
not only one Of the most successful and
enterprising farmers in the county but
is also very extensively engaged In the
pickle business In your town, which is
a great help to Fredericksburg aud the
surrounding country.
While in Stafford had the pleasure
Of attending en- entertainment given by
the ladies Of Berea church to secure an
organ for that church. They had q
very fine and elaborate supper l en-
loved the old Virginia ham and fried
chicken. Among the ladies in charge
I noticed Miss Mamie Brewer, MISS
Alice Blake, Mrs James Simpson, Mrs
Patton. Mrs Samuel Young and Mrs
Burgess. l understand that 1t was q
grand success-they realized enough to
purchase handsome organ.
was glad to find your town. as well
as Stafford, improving. Money seems
to be more plentiful than it was the
last time visited the county keeI
on and let the good work go. as have
always been q great admirer OF The
Free Lance. and believe 1t is on the
side Of the people. With my best wishes
and hoping The Free Lance a long life
and prosperity, l am
An Old Stsffordian.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-26
NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS.
Low-Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
nanv has selected the following dates
for its popular ten day excursions TO
Niagara Falls from Philadelphia
Baltimore, and Washington, July 70,
August 8 and 90 September d and 10
and October and Is. On these dates
the special train will leave Washington
at s 90 A. M, Baltimore 8 O5 A. Nj.
This year the excursions from Phil
adelphia will be run by two routes.
Those on July 26. August 9,September
6. October and l8, going via Har.
risburR and the picturesque valley OF
the Susouehanna as heretofore, special
train leaving Philadelphia at 8 10 A
Nj +; excursions Of August % and Sep
tember 20, running via Trenton,
Manunka Chunk, and the Delaware
Valley. leaving Philadelphia on special
train at s 90 A M.
Excursion tickets, good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express trains, within ten
days. will be sold ct $40 90 from Phil
adelphis, Baltimore, Washington, and
all points on the Delaware Division
al 25 from Atlantic City; $500 from
Lancaster 6 30 from Altoona and
Harrisburg; SO 80 from sunbury and
Wilkesbarre 1915 from Williamsport,
and at proportionate rates from other
points, including Trenton. Mt Holly
palmyra, New Brunswick, and prin-
oipal intermediate stations A stop
over will be allowed at Buffalo, Roches'
ter, Oanandaigua. and Watkins within
the limit returning on the excursions
of July 90, August 8, September @,
October and l8.
For the excursions Of August ~ and
september 90, stop. over will be allowed
at Buffalo on return trip within limit
Of ticket.
The special trains Of Pullman par
lor cars and day coaches will be run
with each excursion running through
10 Niagara Falls. An extra charge
will be made for parlorcar seats.
An experienced tourist agent and
ohaperon will accompany each excur'
sion.
For descriptive pamphlet, time Of
connecting trains, and further infor'
nation apply to nearest ticket agent
or address Geo. W. Boyd. Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia. jyi4'w6
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-26
STAFFORD.
Children Day sickness Personals Etc
Etc
Correspondence Of The Free Lance.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
Stafford county. Va July 23.
The recent rains have revived the
growing stnfT very much in this Sec
tiOn.
The heat for the last two weeks has
been almost more than we could stand,
with the exception Of few pleasant
days, which were greatly enjoyed.
The Children's day service at Ebe-
nezer church was quite a success The
music was sweetly rendered by Miss
Daisy Mountjoy. Miss Daisy deserves
much praise for training the little ones
to sing so nicely Rev j. Kyle Gil
bert addressed the school in the even
ing. which was very instructive 10 the
small as we'll as the larger scholars.
Mr.. VIII y. Mounijoy is at work In
the Dispatch office, in Richmond.
Miss Lily Robertson, a charming
young lady who has been visiting her
cousins, Misses Lily and Mae Flatford,
at "Olear View. -" has returned 10 her
home in Warrenton, accompanied by
Miss Mae Flatford.
Mr.. Charlie Brswner, Of Dumfries,
Prince william county, spent last Sat
urday evening at Mount Sunset, " the
home Of Mr. John a. Evans.
Mr.. Wesley Patton, Of Prince William
county has two very sick children with
scarlet fever. Dr. r. J. Payne is at.
tending them.
Master r Leslie S Evans, the bright
little son Of Mr. +. s Evans. Of Fred
ericksburg, is visiting his aunt, Mrs.
Bette Garrison, in Stafford, during his
fathers illness
am glad to say that Mr. +. Evans,
Of Fredericksburg, is conyalescing IN.
der the untiring care OF Miss Emily
Terrell. trained nurse from Richmond
and his sister, Mrs ] B Mountjoy.
His mother is with him also Mrs.
Mountjoy says il she should have the
typhoid fever she would be perfectly
willing to put her case in the hands Of
Miss Terrill without the aid Of any doc
tor. In addition to the nursing. Mr.
Evans has had the attention Of two Of
the best doctors-Tompkins and Hales.
Miss Ella v Evans, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Florence, came down
from Washington 10 see their brother,
Mr.. E. S. Evans and returned at night.
Miss Mary Z. Bridwell and son, Har-
old. who have been i'll, / am glad to say,
are we'll. They were attended by DR..
/ Hales.
The Garrisopvllle boys organized q
base. ball olab recently, and will 90
shortly TO Dumfries TO meet the club
there.
The Ebenezsr Sunday school Will have
a grove picnic for the benefit OF the
parsonage, and further notice will be
given later on
Business seems to be prosperiDg in
the town Of Onville. More people NOV
ing in. The little town is increasing
its population.
Mr.. j. A Evans store is on Main
street, and he is rushing things. Much
success TO him and the other merchants.
With best wishes to The Free Lance.
1.-THE Iciole. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-07-26
PRICE 3 CENTS.

Il is curious that Spain should have
controlled the Philippines measureably
peaceably with q force never greater
than 90 900 men, while the United
States has had 50, 900 there for two
years or 30 and cannot spare ten thou
sand Of them to go to China. General
Macarthur even protests against with
drawing FIVE thousand.
Twenty. five druggists Of Richmond
held meeting last week for the pur-
pose Of taking steps 70 prevent cut-rate
dealers selling patent preparations at
less than standard price. Mr.. r. M II.
Harrison presided Although no final
action was taken, one Of those in at.
tendance upon the meeting said after
IL closed he believed its object was In
fair way TO be accomplished.
An exchange advises girls 10 marry
country boys and gives plausible rea-
sons. We should also advise boys 10
marry country girls. This Is pretty
hard on the city girls and boys and
would require them to confne them
selves to their kind The country
girl is no longer oountry-like in appear.
ance but in grace, and style Is fully
equal to the typical city girl. In
addition to these qualities, her modesty
and propriety Of manner make her the
city girls superior, generally speaking,
and an ideal specimen Of womanhood
for companionship. Farmer and Fisher
man.
The War Department at Washington
has received the approval Of Brig. Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee Of the court.martial
finding in the case Of Second Lieut..
John F. James. Eighth Infantry, who
was tried at Columbus Barracks, Ouba,
charged with "hsbitual neglect Of duty"
and ''absence from parade. " He was
found guilty on the first count except
the word 'habitual," and guilty OF
the second count. He was sentenced
30 be confined to the limits Of the
station Of his company for three
months and to be reprimanded BY his
department. commander. Lieutenant
James Is VirRinian.