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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

1t seems that the wild west now
has to come to Maine for the best type
of the American Indian. a Bangor
photographer is engaged in making
mixtures of the bellies of the Penpbscot
Indian tribe, for use in decorating the
checks of number of national banks
located in cities in the Western states
and having Indian names. The young
women all appear in Indian costume
and make striking and handsome
pictures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The editor Of the New York Journal
who objects to Secretary John d. Long
as a vice presidential candidate on
the ground of his rich and aristo-
cratic ancestry" probably never
visited the old farm up in Buckfield
whore The embryo statesman passed
his boyhood pulling weeds and picking
rocks. s1aiaS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The Republican national committee
has compiled some statistics Of the
financial conditions Of the West which
Will daze the calamity howlers: To il
lustratc the prosperous conditions
which have followed as the logical re-
suit Of a Republican administration,
at Washington, it groups the
four states Of Colorado, IIa
no. Wyoming and Montana, though
ii might have taken any in the coun-
try. and points out that their gross
| bank deposits have increased from
| So. G0O.2l7 in 1894, to So, 33O,777 in 1899.
Take Colorado separately. Her bank
| deposits now amount to $20,05S,317. as
| against $3.50. 133 in 1894, the number
Of depositors increasing from 1S.532 to
| @0.o47 in the same time. In view Of
| these remarkable figures is it any
wonder that Colorado is rapidly recoV-
| cring from the silver lunacy and pre-
| pairing to resume her proper place in
| the Republican column? Bank de
| pusits in Montana have more than
doubled in six years. while in Wyo-
ming they have trebled. The people
| If Montana. numbering only 10000,
| have IS. 160. S23 in bank, and each bank
account has an average of SIP to its
credit. These four states are flourish
| i,,,, no N
| speaks in the voice Of prosperity and
their utterancc is an eloquent testi-
| mony to the wisdom and fore" of Re
| publican craftsmanship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Mrs. Langtry, poor woman, in bld-
ding Boston goodbye. begged her
auditors not to believe all the 'horrld
things" said about her in the papers
And when she reached her dressing, no
doubt she winked at her comedy refiec-
tion in the glass. for she wei knows
that We're it not for the ''horrid things
printed about her. she would never
have earned a fortune on the stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16
Albion i.

Vacancies in any delegation can only pc
filled by such delegation.
Delegates, in order to participate in the
convention. must DO elected subsequent
to the date Of the call for this convention
The County Committee will be in ses-
sion in the antcroom Of the hall at II
O'Clock on the morning Of the convention
for the purpose of receiving the creden-
tials of the delegates.
Per order Of the Republican County
Committee.
WILLARD NJ. DUNN. Chairman.
f. {. STEVENS. Secretary.
May 9. 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Boston Transcript:-Any probability
of the "old Home Week" bccomne
epidemic through the Eastern States
IS one to be welcomed by all lovers IT
associations ana Of the soil itself
Last year New Hampshire led 1T for
New England in setting apart a week
r. welcome the return NJ All hrr sru,
ana daughters. prodigal or otherwise
And the returns We're So satisfactory
all round that Maine has adopted TIE
institution Of old Home Week" the
first celebration u come this Year.
All over the world. almost. it seems.
are scattered Whilom "downeaster-. "
land into the great recreation state
they will sail and steam by thousands.
Joined to the throng of summer
hoarders" who choose some part Of
Maine for their regular summer stamp
ing ground. there viii be such a host
~ visitors to the old Pine Tree State
that ii will be almost ls large az tht
crowd bound Parisward this summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Portland Press: According to the
kennebec Journal. 1T is almost de-
cidcd that Governor Powers, not in his
official capacity. but as President If
the old Home Week Associations will
issue personal invitation To the
Maine-born people who are now in
other states. to return to Maine dur
ing the week set apart for that event =
1t Is difficult to see what imprUprict
there could be in the Governors iSSu-
ing such a proclamation in his official
capacity. Governor Rollins Of New
Hampshire found ~ improperly in it
for one paragraph If thu invitation
which he sent out read as follows:
1T affords mt pleasure as governor Of
New Hampshire. To extend this invita-
tion in behalf of our people and To
assure thoS" who may lie able to ac-
c"pt that they will receive a cordial
greeting in any section Of the ola
Granite state He signed the invita-
ton. too. as governor" That's the
way that the Maine invitations ought
10 be- issued. The Old Home Week
Association was organized simply to
make arrangements for the proper en-
t"rtainmcnt If the visitors Eut il is
the people IF Maine who invite the
sons and daughters Of Maine To visit
their state. ana. therefore. tina invita-
tion should he extended by tho GOV
crnnr in their behalf. just as it was i'm
New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The only hope for the Democracy.
this fall. is to take the ground that
the prosperity enjoyed by the country
is unconstitutional They cannot ig-
more it or get around it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

To be sure, Clark of Montana, is to
be kicked out Of the Senate but he
,,,,,,t IN get some consolation from the
fact that not every eX-peddler can
build a marble palace in New York
ana enthrone therein a young and
beautiful bride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The appearance of the sea serpeh'
off orr coast has brought forth the
usual remarks from the bos'oi' any
New York papers about the temper
ance principles Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

7, would satisfy the curiosity OF
some inquisitive people if Webster
Davis would explain how the Ameri-
can navy which he wants sent, could
co-operate with the Boer army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Chicago boasts that it spent $4,000
in entertaining Admiral Dewey. hut
no doubt the Windy City got full as
much entertainment out Of the affair
as Dewey did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The Massachusetts, Legislature. still
in session. shows the effect of the
warm wave. by solemnly debating, all
day long, a resolution expressing nope
that the Beers would win independ-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The Springfield Union thus SUMS up
the campaign appeal OF the hungry
and thirsty Democrats: Put us in
mower. The Republicans have tied our
hands. and we could not do much
harm in four years" What con
yincing argument in favor Of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

They pokcd fun at Philadelphia al
together too soon. The convention is
over month away and every cent Of
that 500 900 guarantee is raised and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Yesterday was the day set by Lord
Wolseley for the occupation of Pretoria
by the English army. but there seems
10 have boon a hitCh somewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

With England. Germany, RUSSIA
and Belgium. all importing coal from
this country, our black diamond mines
ought not to depreciate in value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

1t will be another notable example
Of President McKinley's sound JudS-
ment if he decides to spend the SUM-
mer in Maine. as reported in wash
inrton diSpatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

How very exuberant is the enthusi-
asm created in the Democratic camp
by the nomination of Towne for vice
president by the PopulstS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16
Maine G0sBap)
Dreaming.

Just can't put ON out Of mind
Dreams OF lodfinG places.
Woods where Sunbeams lie enshrined.
Wrapped iii leafy laces;
Murmur Of some pebbly brook
Through the open cleaning;
Work. loatht its very look
Just can't keep from dreaming,
Winds they WOO all honey sweet.
Skies they beckon slyly,
Whispering Of some far retreat
Where they'll tempt less shyiy;
Every day it's Just the same,
Springs seductive SChcming;
Work? | Ioathc its very name
Just can't keep from dreaming
st. Louis Posc-DispitCh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

There has been no official notice
given out that the 100000 due from
Turkey. has been received at Wash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Accidents come with distressing fre-
quency on the farm. Cuts. bruises. stings.
sprans. DR.. Thomas Electric OIL re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it,
mon wed frtAwky ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Between the injunctions IN New
York and the disastrous fires 10 the
big houses on the Kennebec, the Ice
trust is having its shares Of troubles
inst ~ though II were not a SoulleSS
corpora ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The South African capital
are rivaling the record made by
Aguinaldo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Adviser, 1908 pages
sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay
cost of III ailing
only. Send II one
cent stamps for pa
per covered, or 81
stamps for cloth.
Address DIR. X. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

1t is a rare day when there isn't n
kick coming from Co. G. of Biddeford.
Just now it is trouble over Memorial
day. new recruits, company finances.
etc. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

He police whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communicai ions.
Fhe Journal cannot he held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
address all Communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Too bad that the paltry consideration
Of the hay crop Should prevent the
Bath golfites from using the city field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Bangor Theological Seminary me
graduating class numbers ilVe' ieaNi"s
a grand total of 10 students in the
good old institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Gardiner and Bath are planning OF
fore and one after Old Home week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Some Of those in authority IN our
state. cities and towns seem to be
forgetting that there is to be an old
Home week Delay or indifference Will
he fatal to the project which means
50 much to Maine and to its scattered
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The seasons first real thunder show
anCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The kickers who protested that
Houlton had no use for a library. are
silenced by the fact that 3.729 books
were taken out in the first four months
after it was opened
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

This IL commencement week at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

In a letter to the Bath Enterprise. a
Bath lady makes some unique objec-
tions t. the removal of millinery in
church. She says that we so to church
to hear. not to see, and that the re-
moval Of hats is too suggestive Of the
theater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

Mayor chaplin Of Bangor ana Mayor
HutchingS Of Brewer. are both op-
posed to the proposed consolidation of
the two cities. Perhaps. however.
neither would object to being mayor Of
the greater city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

The Portland lawyers have be
gun y close their Offices at l o'clock
on Saturdays ana at 4 o'clock on all
other secular days. The professional
men believe in taking things easy dur
ing the vacation season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-16

paid.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
YOUNG BRAKEMAN
LOSES His LEG
TOughkeRamOn Pastor Re-
signs to Accept a Call
to Philadelphia

Toughkenamon. Pa. July 2S.-Mlss
Mott, OF Philadelphia is visiting In This
vicinity.
The Presbyterians have collected a
goodly sum for the India Famine
Fund.
An infant child of Enos Strahorl
formerly of this place, now of Landea-
berg, was buried last Saturday.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Of
West Grove held a dance in Sharpless'
Park Wednesday night, and the rain
did not seem to dampen the ard0r oil
the participants in the least
The Rev. J. NJ. Rutherford. pastor of
the Toughkenamon and Unionville
Presbyterian Churches. who has accept
ed a call 10 a church at Wissinoming
Philadelphia. expects to enter upon ihf
duties Of his new charge on September
l. He will remain in his present field
until the middle of August, after which
he will take a two-weeks' vacation.
William Mckay. son of Donald Nc
Kay, Of this place, freight brakeman
on the p. w. & b.. railroad, had q
narrow escape from death on Tuesday
morning. While his train was making
a running switch at Media he fell under
the cars and had his left leg cut off al
the knee He was taken to the Univer
sity Hospital, Philadelphia, and his
parents were summoned. The fatneI
returned home Wednesday, all dange
being past, but his mother deciued 9,
lromain a few days. The young man vii
be confined to the hospital for severn
weeks
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
SPLINTER In CHILD'S FACE
ALMOST CAUSED DEATH

Trappe, Nd, July 2S.-James d. Han
daway, of Broad Creek Neck, was drag
ged 200 yards over rough ground and
severely injured while trying to hold
runaway horse.
J. A. F. Neal died at his residence
near Skipton, eyed sixty-eight years.
He leaves four sons. T. II. Neal. a mer-
chant of Syracuse, n. Y; Joseph Neal
and Frank Neal. merchants in Balti-
more. and George Neal. who lives on
the farm There are two unmarried
daughters also i'm the Neal household.
Captain Edward Brinsheld of Bruce
vile. Trappe district. widely known as
Choptank river and Chesapeake bay
sailor, is dead. He was seventy-two
years old. For many years he was an
official member Of the Methodist Epis-
cOpal Church South. and was buried
from the Bruceville Church. the Rev.
George r. Mays and the Rev. Burton
S. Highley officiating
DIR. S. Kennedy Wilson, of Thigh
mans Island removed from the face of
the three-year old child of James Muir
phey, a splinter of wood two inches
long that had been in the child's face
unknown for three months and had
brought the child to deaths door. It's
face was hurt by falling on a stick OF
wood and the wound cured with the I'M
known splinter in It, A hospital oper-
alton in Baltimore had failed to discov-
er the splinter.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
PICNICKERS GO IN BlTHINC
Notes Of Interest About People in and
Near Nassau

Nassau. July 2S.-Miss Lizzie Regis
ter entertained a few friends at her
home on Friday
Isaac Elliott. OF Sycamore. has been
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Nora Card
this week.
Mrs George Hopkins spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. David COverdale.
Mrs Lydia Fisher, Of Harbeson, has
been visiting relatives at Nassau.
Mrs. George Coverdale and little
daughter of Lewes, visited friends here
on Sunday
Mrs. Lizzie Cooper, OF Philadelphia. is
visiting relatives at Cool Spring.
Mrs II. L. Paynter spent Saturday
and Sunday with her mother. Mrs. Rus
sci. at Milton, in order to attend the
camp.
The Ebenezer Sunday School held it's
picnic on Lewes beach Thursday.
The long drought has been broken AT
last by repeated showers. to the delight
of the farmers
The Whites Chapel Sunday School
held It's picnic at the Cedars on We'd
nesday The bathing was enjoyed to
the fullest extent
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
RECEIVED BAD WOUND
WHILE WORKING In MILL

Hartley. July 2s.-E. C. DAILY has re-
turned to Seaford 10 finish the organ
ization work for the p. o. S. Of A.
Mrs. Houston Kinnamun. Of Pear
sons was entertained last Thursday by
MIS-. William Il. Powell.
Miss Mary Hindsley OF Ridgely, has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs Barnard,
at Slaughter's.
The festival held at the school house
by the r. o. s. Of A., last Saturday
night was a success in every way
Everything was sold out, and a large
crowd was on hand.
Miss Leila Tribitt of Denton. is visit
ing her aunt Mrs o. ri. Nickerson-
Howard Spry and sister. Miss Flor
ence of Philadelphia, are spending the
Summer with Miss MOllie Clark.
Miss Carrie Taylor has returned home
from a visit with friends in Whining
ton. She was accompanied by Johnnie
Mask.
Arthur. the S-months-old son of Mr
and Mrs. William Bowen. is seriously
ill.,
Mrs. Edward Hart and children have
returned from a visit with relatives IN
Middletown.
While Elijah Biddle was pushing The
sawdust away from the big circular saw
of w. Dodds with a long, sharp stick
the stick got caught in the saw, enc
pushed the other end of the stick cleal
through Mr.. Biddle's wrist up into hil
arm. The wound is very painful. j
was dressed by DR.. James Golley, o
Templeville.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
NEW TOWN OF HOBBS
is A THRIFTY PLACE

Denton, Nd, July 30.-Hobbs, the
first station on the Queen Annes rail-
road east OF Denton. has since the ad-
vent oftherailroad sprung into a thrifty
little town and is an eXemplificati0n Of
what the road is doing for a number Of
places along the line. III. Clay Hobbs
the agent of the company. Is operating
a fruit packing establishment of large
capacity. He mas also Installed a bac-
kot factory plant, which is now IN 0pcr-
atiun and gives steady employment 10
"a large force. Hobbs Station has be-
come an important shipping point
Thomas j. Williams, who some
months ago purchased the timber from
much of the uncultvated lands near
Hobbs. has been doing am extensive
business in charcoal he has already
shipped the product of more than one
hundred acres. and there are many
large tracts yet available. lie employees
from twenty-five 10 fifty men nearly all
the year. many of the workers with
their families occupying temporary
houses hastily constructed with which
the timberland is dotted These little
homes are movable, and when a new
field Is necessary the houses are hauled
lNlNNtIs ne iAttN are iNNf AiiE NNnl vi
them sawed into lumber for market and
the laps and all other wood cut into
convenient lengths and stacked into ;
cone-shaped heap Over this pile whici
frequently contains q dozen cords,
thick layer of pine needles Is place,
and upon this earth Is thrown. A hol
through the center of the pile is left 81
the FIRE will have draft. After the flame
are well started the draft is stoppel
and the FIRE is left to shoulder for tel
days or two weeks. Sometimes a seer
of charcoal kilns are burning at once
IThey require constant attention. especi
/ lally in windy weather. for they an
! liable TO burn too freely and must b
! kept smouldcring all the time until tn
long black sticks are TO be taken oui
There are few very good colliers, o
burners. and they command goo
wages.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
MANY DEMOCRATS
Arb CANDIDATES.
Are Making an Active Can
VaSS in Camden Other
Town News

Camden, July CSC. b. Massey had
his hand mashed i'm the wheat elevator
at the mill of T. Hanson Howell a few
days ago.
DR.. F. L. Grier was in Newark, n.
j., recently.
Mrs. Bolden and daughter, Of Ches-
ter, Pa, are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Harkins.
Miss Phonnie Clements is entertain
ing Miss Bessie Dunning.
The Democrats are getting down to
business in this (the 7th) District.
Messrs. William Graham, Thomas c.
Slay, DR.. F. J. Brown and Alex. Thom-
as are spoken OF rs legislative candi-
dates, while Stephen w. Miller viii
probably be the candidate for represen-
tative to the general assembly on the
Regular Republican ticket
Frank Stevens, Of Bridgeton, N. j.,
was a Camden visitor Thursday.
Neal Kennedy, the assessor Of the
third district of the city of Wilmington
is spending a few days with Edward
Harkins.
Former Senator Charles B. Houston
of MillsbOro. was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ellison this week.
The remains of Nathaniel Moore, a
well-known citizen OF near Willow
Grove, who died Sunday, were inferred
in the Odd Fellows Cemetery on We'd
nesday.
During camp there will be no GER
vices at the NJ. +. Church.
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
SALT HAY CROP
SHORTEST IN YEARS
Oyster SIOOp Returns to Lit
Tie Greek After Exten-
SiVe Repairs

Little Creek, July 2S.-The mosquito
crop rs "a partial failure uis year.
The small boys and green apples arc
having "A few rounds, Jamaica ginger
acting as referee.
Robert r. Blizzard. 0yersear of Ma
hon river road. rs imprOyins the same
by the annual distribution of shclls.
The salt hay harvcstcrs are much
disappointed in the crop, being the
shortest for years.
The oyster police sloop Delaware has
returned from Greenwich, n. j., where
she has been undergoing extensive re-
pairs.
Oystermen are very busy now paint
ing and overhauling their crafts pre-
paratofy TO the approaching month
which contains the letter 'r.'
Tho Rev. Howard Davis and wife lefl
here Monday for Baltimore where they
will spend their two weeks vacation.
Miss Name Hall and brother. Mas.
ter Johnnie. of Philadelphia, returned
home Thursday. after q two weeks
stay here. with friends.
Miss Sarah Draper. of Wilmington
! Is visiting Miss Anna Lcwber.
Miss Ettie Shotts Is spending q few
days In Camden. n. j.
/ Miss Margaret Lowe, OF Philadelphia
Is home spending a vacation with he
parents.
E. II. Buckmaster. OF Philadelphia,
spending a few days here with W
Short
Evening journal., 1900-07-30
HORSE CHOKED ON APPLE
Postmaster of Principle Critically III.
Other Town Notes

Principle. Md, July 2S.-'Miss Auna
Ewing. Of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs
William Gillespie.
Miss Martha Lakeland, of Baltimore
is spending some time with her father.
Mrs. Hall, OF Camden. and Miss Clara
Keilholtz. of Baltimore, are visiting
Mrs. II. H. Keilholtz.
Mrs. John Linton. of Wilmington,
spent last week with Mrs. John Lack
land.
Samuel Gather has accepted a posi-
ton with Levi Patterson along The
Hudson.
Mrs. Annie Knight, of Chester, is
visiting Mrs Jehiol1im Brickley
Miss Annie Williams has returned
from a delightful visit with her sister,
Mrs. i. v. Wells. Of Philadelphia.
The postmaster John Lakeland, is
very i'll.
A valuable horse Of Mr.. Price while
in the pasture field became choked On
an apple Dr. II. c. Brown was quickly
summoned and relieved the suffering
animal.