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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
STRAIGHT TALK
Given the Wealthy Cottagers
at Newport, R. l.,
Ry Rev. Dr.. Hamilton, Who Condemns
Gambling and Sunday Sports.
Sharply Arraisnsd for Bad Example They Are
Setting Tor Others.

Newport. Il. l., Aug. 5.-Sunday golf
and the favorite diversion among the
snmmer colony of Bridge Whist for
stakes. were denounced and the fash
ionable people who play them We're Sc
yerely arraigned by Rev. DIR. Braddin
Hamilton of New York, in his sermon
at All Saints chapel this morning.
The congregation, as it does every
Sunday through the summer, represent
ed the most exclusive social circle of
the country, and the reverend doctor $
words became the theme of much COM
ment later in the day.
In mart. DR.. Hamilton said: "On ac-
count of the important position in sew
ora, wavs in which Newport holds IN
tbe ewes of the people of this country,
YOUR life here is of most vital impor-
tance. not only for your own sakes.
but because of your influence on the
II, 600 people who are looking to yoG
for example. for precedent. If the peo-
ple here introduce certain idea, this
year, before two years $4,000, 900 out of
the 20 900 900 of our people in this coun-
try will try and work out that idea in
their own way in their own different
spheres You are responsible to God
and the people of this country. for
great deal of good and a great deal of
harm. For example, the idea that
lavish, unnecessary, thoughtleSs eX-
penditure of money is the great object
of the American citizens ambition
many a good man will go to prison
through trying to furnish his wife with
funds while she is trying to initiate
your example.
SHOW the people of this country that
the boastful. vulgar, brainless spend
thrift is not the ideal citizen of this
country. but that the cultivated Chris
tian gentleman living comfortably on
what he has come by honestly and sur
rounded by every comfort or luxury he
can afford, that he is the ideal citizen
There are a good many people in our
land who might be excused in a sense
If they spend Sunday in recreation and
amusement, on account of their enl-
ployment during the week, but the peo-
pie Of Newport have no such excuse,
and the young man or young woman
who will desert church. on Sunday
morning, and go and play golf, who
has six days to play, have very little
respect for themselves and far less for
the community which they are leading
in the wrong.
Another example, the last and prob
ably the most important | shall men,
tien. in the introduction of petty gam
bling. We have reason to believe with
great regret that such a custom has
been practiced and is being practiced
In many of the cottages at 1Sewport.
this season. Now, no language that 1
could ever use would more than half
express the enormity of such an exam
pie. Therefore, the person who teaches
young person to gamble is stamping
him with black mark which he will
carry all the way through life across
the river of death, and very probably
down into eternal doom. These are the
undeniable results arising from this
great evil"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
the BALL STARTED.
portland Is The First to Commence Observance
Of Old Home W. ek.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 5.-Old Home
Week began in Portland by the obser-
yance of the day in the city churches
With special services appropriate to the
occasion At the Second Parish church
n the morning the venerable Elijah
Kellogg spoke to large audience In
he evening. former pastors of the
church delivered addresses.
The city was filled with strangers
who arrived in Portland by the hun
ireds. Monday morning. a special
rain will arrive from Minneapolis and
L special carload from Seattle.
The North Atlantic squadron will
'emain in Portland during a greater
oart of the week. The Kearsarge and
Indiana will go to Rockland, Aug. s.,
the Texas to Belfast the same day, the
Kentucky and Massachusetts to Bath,
IN the 11th. while the New York. the
flagship. will remain in Portland until
the entire fleet returns to this port and
sails on the 14th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
he SOLD HIS FARM.
II Was Asa Merrill Of Cumberland Who Was
Buncoed Out Of $780,.

Portland. Me. Aug. 5.-Asa Merrill 20.
of Cumberland, was the man who was
victimized out of $500 by the "sawdust'
game.
His description Of the men is not dis
tinct enough to make it probable that
they will he detected
County Attorney Libby. the police and
county officials will do their best. but
have slight hope of recovering the money
or arreSting the men.
The men arranged to buy his farm AMI
the forfeit was to be $500 a side he 10
retain the $4,000 in his possession Iney
adrotly changed the money package for
one containing part of newspaper
Mr.. Merrills eyesight is somewhat de-
fective and that helped the two swindlers
TWO strangers called on him and offered
to pay a big price for his farm Thev
wanted to take possession of it on a GER
tam date. and were willing to put UP {.
$500 forfeit to bind the bargain, providing
ne would deposit an equal amount TO
guarantee the delivery of the property or
the date mentioned.
A meeting in Portland was arranged
and Mr.. Merrill brought with him sl5oO
which ne had drawn from a savings bank
During the conference in this city tine
money representing the two forfeits was
carefully tied up, the package sealed and
handed to Mr.. Merrill with instructions
to take ii home with him and keen II nm
til the next day, when another conference
would be held and the money would %.
deposited in bank.
He had reached home before feeling
of uncertainty overlook him. and he ven
tured TO break the seal of the package
1t contained nothing but crumpled news
paper.
He returned to Portland. reported his
loss to the police department. and a quiet
search for the two swindlers has been CO.
ing on without success.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
the PAUL REVERE SELL
Al Wis casset Celebrates 1OOth Anniversary oi
lis Being Swung AIoit.

Wiscasset, Me, Aug. 5.-The citizens
of this town, with Old Home Week Wis
itors, Saturday, celebrated the centen-
NAL anniversary of the placing Of the
Paul Revere bell in the belfry of the
old meeting house here.
The exercises were held in the old
First Parish church. Masses of ma
tional colors, effectively draped, and a
profusion of summer flowers were used
as decorations.
The choir sang "Keller's American
Hymn and prayer was offered by the
Rev A. p Mcdonald. A few intro
ductory remarks by DIR. Clarence A.
Peaslee We're followed by a historical
sketch by Rufus X. Sewall. vice presi-
dent of the Maine Historical Society
and secretary of the Lincoln County
Historical Society.
A short address was given by
Thomas NJ. Babson of Boston. one of
Wiscasset's distinguished sons. He
paid a tribute to Paul Revere. the
brave soldier and simple and indus
trious citizen.
Speeches We're made by John c.
Grant of Chicago. the Rev. John Greg
son. rector of St. Phillips Episcopal
church. w. Fred p. Fogg. Horace f.
Henderson of New York. and the Rev.
A. =. Mcdonald
A most effective number on the pre-
gram was the singing by the choir of
a hymn. written for the occasion by
Mrs. Anette H. Hobson of California,
who was born in Wiscasset a daughter
of the late Wales Hubbard. The hymn
was first read by John Gregson, Jr.
and during the singing the bell was
tolled by Mr.. Wilbur F. Merrill. Songs
between the addresses by Miss Mae
Low and Miss Marion Stuart We're
much enjoyed. The exercises We're
closed by the singing of America" by
the audience, and the benediction by
the Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
DeWET SHUT IN.
Cannot Escape from the Strong
British Gordon.
Will Make Stand at Machadodorp---
Short Of Ammunition and Food.
Consul Stoves Train Bearing Old Glory Fired
On and Four Killed,

London, Aug. "a special dispatch
from Pretoria, dated Saturday. saws:
General Christian De Wet is COM
pletely surrounded near Reitzburg and
it is impossible for his forces to escape
through the strong British Gordon.
1.-The Beers say they will make a
stand at Machadodorp. They are short
of ammunition and food. General Ham
ilton by the rapidity of his movements
prevents reinforcements reaching Com
mandant General Botha.
1T appears that, after the train car
rying United States Consul Stowe and
flying the Stars and Stripes was de-
rallied at Honigspruit. south Of Kroon-
stad, concealed Beers fired, killing four
Many residents of Pretoria have
been sent into exile for having behaved
cruelty or shamefully to British sub
jects before or during the war. The
terms of exile vary and in one instance
reached 25 years"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06


DIR. Holtins advice is to strike when
and where the blow is needed There
is no time like the present. and it may
mean the saving of both money and
misery if you take his treatment now
for your kidneys. To such persons as
do not know whether or not they have
kidney trouble, DR.. Holtin is pro-
claiming to the world, Look out for
the first signs of Lame Back, pains in
the Loins. Scalding Urine, or Urine Of
an unnatural color-sometimes accom-
panied with headache. sudden weak
ness, chills, nervousness and sleep
lessness." The foregoing symptoms
surely prove an existence of disease
Of the kidneys.
DR.. Holtin claims. and justly, too.
that his remedy. known to the public
as DIR. Holtin's Kidney Tablets, excels
any similar medicine ever sold or pre-
scribed. 1t has taken him years to
perfect the formula scientifically, but
all sufferers can now reap the benefit
resulting from his labors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
RAIN OF BULLETS
Exchanged by Moonshiners
and a Sheriff's Posse.
One Deputy Wounded, One Missing
Gang Escapes in Darkness.
Part Of Band Recently Broken Up Near Cen.
ter, Indian Territory.

Pauls Valley, |. T., Aug. 5.-As a re-
suit of a pitched battle with moon
sinners near Johnson. 20 miles from
Pauls Valley. one deputy marshal was
slightly wounded and another is miss
ing. The band escaped under cover of
darkness.
The outlaws are part of a band that
was raided near Centre, few days
ago. when five of its members together
with a still and a quantity of liquor
were taken. The leader, name Tice,
veteran Arkansas distiller. and other
members of the band, escaped
After four days pursuit they were
located by posse in a deep ravine
near Johnson. A demand to surrender
was answered with volley of bullets
and shots were exchanged for over an
hour.
The deputies surrounded the outlaws
position to await daybreak, but the lat
ter escaped. during the night. They
are well armed and their capture will
be a dangerous undertaking.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
OLD HOME WEEK.
Continued from page ~
Belfast.

Belfasts observance of Old Home
week promises to be full of interest
The principal events will be held on
Thursday. Part of the SQUADRON will
be in the harbor. The provisional pro-
gram provides for a grand parade in
the erly forenoon to include marines
from the warship, uniformed bodies.
such as the Knights of Pythias. Canton
Pallas, p. NJ, of Odd Fellows, Sons of
Veterans, a floral parade of carriages
and bicycles; at 10 A. NJ, yacht races
in Belfast bay, to include two or more
classes. Belfast has large fleet of
knockabouts and it is hoped to make
arrangements for some of the yachts at
Dark Harbor to enter for one of the
races. In the evening a reception will
be given on the common, which will be
decorated with bunting and Japanese
lanterns. Refreshments will be served
during the evening. The Belfast Band
has been engaged to furnish the music
for the day.
On the other days of Old Home week
there will be events of interest. Tues
day afternoon, it is planned to have a
game of ball between the Belfasts and
Rocklands, and on Thursday the Bel
fasts will go to Rockland to play a re-
turn game. Tuesday evening, the opera
Pinafore will be presented by local
talent under the auspices of the Belfast
Band.
On Wednesday afternoon. the band
will make an excursion to Bucksport.
where Pinafore will be given in the
evening. This will give an opportunity
the river.
There will be a display of fireworks
during some evening of the week, and
on Saturday afternoon. another ball
game will be played in Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06

From Ellsworth have sprung some of
he country's most distinguished men
md some of them have promised to be
here. this week. Nothing elaborate in
he way of a celebration has been ar
raneed. but the visitors will have a
hearty welcome and an opportunity to
hear some good speeches in the City
hall, during the evening.
A special train will bring a large par
" of former Washington county resi-
ients, most of them from Western
states. The train will pass through
Machias, Cherryfield, Eastport and
towns along the route and the citizens
If these towns have made arrange
nents for reception. The party will
-emain in the county for week or
more and will be royalty entertained.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
WATCH YOUR KIDNEYS!
This 10 Dr. hotn's Watchword Because He Has Ascsv.
ta'ned That the Kidneys Need Watching more
Than Any other Part Of the Body.
4 SICK kidney MEANS EITHER IIVlLDyH OR DEATH.
D hon" Makes Broad Claim
Beyond Any Reasonable Doubt Gives Kidney
Trouble Chance Q ondefu

The Kidneys are filter for the blood.
AS the blood in it's circulation through
the body passes through the kidneys.
all impurities are. filtered from the
blood and then passed into the bladder.
from thence out of the body in the
form of urine. At the instance Of the
kidneys refusing to perform their
proper function, the impurities con-
tinue in the system, and a complication
of diseases is not only possible but in
evitable. More than three-quarters of
the suffering Of the world can be
traced, directly or indirectly, to weak
kidneys.
A tired horse should never be
whipped. This wise rule is equally
applicable to the kidneys. II you have
kidney trouble, do not take any slim
ulating medicines. When the kidneys
are diseased it is a sure sign that they
have been overworked and the filtering
system blocked thereby, and a medi-
cine is needed that will properly pro-
mote the liberation of the blood and
check the oversecretion of urine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
DIR. ELISHA CHENERY DEAD.

One of the many worthy contributions
which the State of Maine has made to
other states was DIR. Elisha Chenery
born in Livermore Aug. %. 1893. who after
II years of the practice of medicine in
this State. followed by 30 years in Massa-
chusetts, died at his home in Boston,
Aug. l.
He was member of the Maine Medical
Association, also fellow of the Massa
chusetts Medical Society and member
of the American Medical Association.
He leaves numerous friends and rela-
tives in both Maine and Massachusetts
the immediate fanny consisting Of wife
Mrs. Harriet A. tGrose) Chenery, former
ly of Jay. Me: daughter. Mrs. Harriet
M. Jeffers of Chelsea Mass; and a 500
Dr. William +. Chenery of Boston.
Funeral services were held in Boston
Saturday interment Will take place al
Jay, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
Bath.

Here is the full program Of the OBJ
servance of the week in the prosperous
Shipping City:
Wednesday, August s., 8 to p. NJ.
reception of b. H. S. alumni at the
Bath High school.
Thursday, August 9. go p NJ, ad-
dress of welcome by mayor and ora
ton by Rev. George w. Bicknell, D..
D., of Cambridge, at Winter Street
church. The committee hopes to be
able to announce the launching of the
big four-masted schooner Maud Palm
er from the yard of VIM. Rogers for
10 A. NJ. of this day. Thursday.
Friday, August TO-, A. M, grand
trade, church, civic and military pa
rade. p. NJ, yacht and launch races
open to the State, $3.50 in prizes, marine
sports. Balloon ascension and daring
parachute leap. Evening. grand recep-
ton at Alameda and concert.
Saturday. Aug. H.. A. NJ. arrival of
the famous battleships Kentucky and
Massachusetts. Noon, launching of the
largest five-masted schooner ever built,
William c. Carnegie. at yard of Percy
& Small. p. NJ. visitors are cordially
invited to inspect the various wooden
and steel shipbuildings plants, which
will be open to the public. Saturday
evening. grand water carnival and ma
rine pageant. Three miles of gaily
decorated yachts and floats under the
auspices of the Kennebec Yacht Club.
Over $1,000 display of fireworks by
Paine of Manhattan Beach, from a
float in the river.
Sunday. August r., special services
at churches.
Monday, August .13., grand parade of
marines and sailors from the feet
Banquet to naval officers at Merry
meeting park. Evening, promenade
concert.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
Brunswick,

The town of Brunswick has planned
an old-fashioned celebration. On
Wednesday, Aug. s, there will be a pro-
cession under escort of Company X of
the lst Maine Regiment of the National
Guard, consisting of Grand Army vet
Grams, Veteran Union, Society of St
Jean Baptiste, citizens in carriages
firemen of Brunswick and Topsham
visiting firemen, hose companies, bicy-
Gle brigade, Oranges of Brunswick and
Topsham, and traders and manufac-
turers' display. The I'd Regiment Band
of Lewiston and the st. John Baptist
Band of Brunswick will furnish music.
In the afternoon there will be con-
tests between hose companies of the
state and trial of fire engines From
o'clock to s o'clock the Saturday Club
will entertain the guests with a lawn
party on the college campus In the
evening. a meeting will be held in the
town hall at which Gen. Joshua l..
Chamberlain will preside, and the Hon.
James l.. McKeen, d. D., of New York,
will deliver an address.
Thursday forenoon, a grand reunion
will be held at Merrymeeting park.
Short addresses will be delivered by To-
cal speakers and by visitors. and IA
miliar songs will be sung by the audi
ence. In the evening, there will be a
display of fireworks
Friday. the rooms of the Pejepscot
Historical Society and the college
buildings Will be opened to the public.
At the Berean Baptist church, Sun
day, Aug. 5. there will be an observance
of Old Home Sunday There will be a
sermon by the old pastor, the Rev. c.
NJ Herring, and the singing will be by
the old quartet, consisting of f. A.
Chandler, H. N. Chandler. DR.. c. II.
Cumston and f. NJ. Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
TAKEN WITH cRAMP.
canoeist Accidentally Upset lake, Il as Joke,
but Is Soon Drowned.

Old Forge, n. Y, Aug. 5.-Jos. Alex
ander of New York City. civil engi-
neer employed on the New Jersey dl-
vision of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
was drowned near here last night. He
and Roy Newman, also of New York
City, started from the camp Of A Loeb,
on Third lake. for this place. where q
dance was in progress. The two young
men We're crossing the lake in a canoa
when they ran upon rock and capsiz-
ed. They We're both expert swimmers
and pushed the canoe about. taking the
upset as d joke. Suddenly Alexander
took cramp and sank. Newman
climbed on the canoe and was rescued
by the lake steamer. Alexander's body
was recovered, today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
TRAIN HELD UP.
One Passenger Refuses 10 Surrender vaIuabIss
and Is Shot by Robbers.

Salina, Kan. Aug. 5.-A Union Pacific
east bound passenger train. No. 4,
which left Denver, last night, was held
up several miles east of Hugo, Col,
30 miles this side of Denver The pas
sengers in the Pullman sleepers were
robbed of their money and valuables.
An old man named Fay. resident
of California, who had been visiting in
Denver and was on his way to St.
Louis. refused to surrender his valu-
ables and fired a shot at one of the rob-
bers but missed. Thereupon the rob-
bers fired. one shot entering Fay's
mouth and coming out at the back of
his head. almost instantly killing him.
The robbers stopped the train, jumped
off and ESCAPED. s-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
Bangor.

Bangors celebration of Old Home
week will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9.
The chief features of the observance
will be a floral parade in the afternoon.
and public exercises in City Hall in the
evening. Gov. Powers and staff will be
present and addresses will be made by
several gentlemen, including Hon.
Bartlett Trip of Yankton. S. D. The
Kenduskeag Canoe Club will have an
illuminated parade in the early evening
and there will be music by several
bands during the day. The city is al
ready being decorated for the days fes
tivitieS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06

the societies and churches. There will
De a band concert. at II A. NJ, pic
nic dinner in Union hall, at noon, a
parade at 2 p. NJ, and public meet
ing, at P. NJ. with the principal ad-
dress by James Otis Kaler, James
Otis" noted native of Winterport.
In the evening there will be a recep-
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
Standish.

Standsh is planning for an Old
Home Week demonstration on August
o. Some 500 invitations, bearing view
Of Lake Sebago. have been issued, to-
gether with the State invitations. and
p sufficient number of responses has
been received to assure the success of
the celebration. The program includes
n dinner in the grove near the Lake
Sebago sta ation, an address Of welcome
BY President Dresser Of the associa-
ticn. responses by several returned sons
not yet selected. the reading of an
original poem and concert.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
President Has a Quiet Sunday.

Canton, Ohio, Aug. 5.-President Nc
Kinley had quiet and uneventful day.
He attended services at the First NJ. f.
church, this morning, and took the
usual daily drive with Mrs. Mckinley.
A number of kilograms from Washing
ton kept him advised on the events in
the Far East.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
Pennington.

The pretty. historic town of the
Franklin hills will make a week of 1t.
though nothing very elaborate is plan
ned There will be a public meeting
and reception at the Normal school,
Wednesday. During the week. the fra
ternaI organizations will all have re
unions and the churches Will have
evening reunions also. There Will be a
reunion service, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
TWO FINE SERMONS
Preached at Old Orchard. Sunday, by Prof.
McClintock and Prot. Pufinion.

Ocean Park. Me, Aug. 5-The Sunday
sermon before the Ocean Park Chautau-
duans was preached by Prof. W. d. Me
Clntock of Chicago. on The Gentlencss
of Christ" Music was furnished by the
Assembly Quartet chorus and soloists un-
der the direction of Prof. Aborn of Lynn
In the evening, Prof. II. L. Purinton of
Cobb Divinity school Lewiston, preached
on Channels of Christian Grace"
At the annual meeting of the Ocean
Park Association. last evening, l.. NJ.
Webb of Portland. was reelected presI-
dent na
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
HURRICANE AND clOUDBURsT
Strike Sterling. COL, . Church and Several
Buildings Being lsvelled.

Sterling, Col. Aug. "a hurricane
struck this place accompanied by a
cloudburst, last night. The Catholic
church, large edifice. was levelled to
the ground and several residences were
destroyed. No persons We're injured.
Telephone and telegraph wires were
blown down and the railroad was
blocked with overturned cars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
CAWLl THE SWIMMER
Easily Wins from Smith Of Calais. Even
Though II Was on Sunday.

Eastport, Me-. Aug. Sin his first race
in this country, Percy L. Cavill, the
champion swimmer of England and Aus
tralia, defeated VIII ii. Smith of Calais
over the Pcnnamaquau Lake course tnis
afternoon, having a lead of an eighth of
a mile at the finish of the mile. Time.
a9is minutes. In addition to his race. Ca
viii gave an exhibition of fancy high div
ing and swimming.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-06
A BAeRooM MURDER.
Man Shot and Killed al catskiII. N. Two
Men Under Arrest.

Catskill, n. Y. Aug. Sin barroom
adjoining a dancing pavilion here, last
night, William Hoailord of New York
City, shot and killed VIM. Ryan rs wears
old. of this place. Sheriff Holdridge has
under arrest, aside from the murderer
two others. William Prindle. the propre-
Brown. the leader of the orchestra Ii is
claimed that Ryan was shot in row
which he had started himself. Prinde il
is said, before the shooting. hit Ryan on
the head with club and Brown, it is
claimed loaned to Hoallord the revolver
with which the shooting was done.