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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
thompson Gets His Letter.

The Lewiston Journal says: Mr. Edgar
l.. Thompson of West Auburn. brother of
Albert Thompson. who ACCOMPANIED tn,
late Alvah Prince Of West Auburn. To
Central America. called on Mr. Henry K.
Prince, father of Alvah, Friday morning.
and demanded the return of the first lei
ter to Mr.. Thompson from the American
consul at Puerto CorteS. Central amer
lea. The letter has been in the custody
of the senior Mr.. Prince since the dav
Mr.. Thompson received il. Mr. Prince
turned over the letter to Mr.. Thompson,
and here ii is:
Puerto Cortes May ~ 1890.
Consular Service, L. S A.
Mr.. Edgar Thompson, West Auburn:
Dear Sir-Having obtained from. your
brother your address. / write for the pur-
pose of asking you To inform the parents
of Mr.. A. w. Prince that he committed
suicide, this morning between and {
A. NJ, shooting himself in the head
death was evidently instantaneous. He
left no letters and | know of no reason ;
for his having done as he did | have n
silver watch which was found on him.
which | can send to his parents. or can
sell so as to reimburse me for expense in
CURED for a coffin Just as they wish. If
l can he of any service to the parents /
shall be pleased to do anything in my
power for them.
Yours truly.
W. +. ALGER, L. S. Con Agt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
THE SUMMER SCHOOL.
4 Picnic Excursion and Reception Beirq
Planned for the Teachers.

The first week of the summer school
been increasing all through the week and
it is expected that there will be about 800
teachers in the city during the coming
week. The attendance reached $50 the
first week, and there are more coming to
attend the courses of the second week
There Will be an entire change of in
struceors and courses during the coming
week. State Superintendent Stetson will
deliver course of lecture on Art and
will illustrate them with a large collec-
ton of pictures. These lectures will come
during the last periods of the forenoon
and afternoon sessions. Mr.. Croswell
Will deliver course on Mature Study
Mrs. Davis on Grammar School Meth
DDS and Miss Talbot on .'Penmanship.
G. A. Osborn, who is in charge of the
work of supplying boarding places for the
visiting teachers. states that there is still
an abundance of rooms and boarding
places available and that they can be OBJ
tanned by applying to him at any time
without notice.
\ reception is being arranged for
Wednesday evening. 1t VIII be held in
the Coburn chapel at O'Clock and prom
ises to be a very enjoyable time for the
teachers and their friends. A fine must
cal program, which will include some of
Watervilles best talent. is being arranged
and refreshments will be served.
There will be no session OF. the school
today. and a picnic excursion to Good
VIII Farm has been arranged Reduced
rates will be given on the railroads ana
also by buckboards for those who wish
To lriNe IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
SACRIFICE or LIFE NECESSARY
Is Alleged by Witness 10 Have Been Said BY
Gov. Taylor.

Georgetown, Ky. July 21.-Judge
James ID. Blake of Barb0ursvlle, who
was a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for governor before the re-
cent state convention. testified. today.
in the trial of Caleb Powers. charged
with completely in the Goebel shooting.
He described letter which he said
Powers wrote James Stevens of Bar
louisville. Feb. 20. in which he declar-
ed the statements: II am largely re-
sponsible for the disorganized condi-
ton of the Democrats" and Il am an
open advocate of war were used.
Private Williamson who was q mem
Der of the military company which
was called out and took charge of the
State House Immediately after Goebel
was shot. testified that the members
of the company We're drawn up in the
arsenal. that morning. prior to the
shooting. They We're given overcoats
and sidearms about an hour before the
shooting. Witness said that the COM
pany had been kept inside the arsenal
after the Legislature had met. but
previous to the day had not been uni
formed.
George Weaver of Denver Col, testi-
fed that he was in Frankfort at the
time of the assassination and was just
entering the capitol grounds when the
shot was fired Witness looked in the
direction CT the executive building and
saw the muZzle of q gun pointing from
the secretary of states Office. Witness
said he thought he saw the hand of a
man holding the gun.
The point where the witness located
Coy. Goehel at the time OF the shoot
ing was almost in line with the hack
berry tree from which the bullet was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
HOnORS ARE EASY.
The Recent Highway Robbery" Simply Paid
of an Old Practical Joke.

The bold robbers who held up the two
Fairfield young men IN the road between
this city ana NassalbOro one night re-
Gently, have been located but it is prob
able that the case will never come up in
court. 1t seems that about j year ago
while young man from Fairfield was
returning to his home from this city late
at night, he was confronted BY two men
at the Holland brook. The men sud
denly rose from under the bridge and ue-
manded his money. He was just about
as frightened as he wanted to be and
would have stood ana delivered all right
had he not recognized the joke in time.
The thing passed off as a joke and the
young man set up the cigars ana stood
the usual amount Of guying with com
mendable patience. In his own mind
however. he swore he would have re-
venge and pay the jokers in their own
coin. He has been watching for chance
ever since and at last he came He
learned that the two young men who had
held him up We're contemplating a ride
with two lady friends on the evening in
question. They took team and followed
the party about at a safe distance walt
ing for a chance TO put their plan into
operation.
The schemers chucked with delight
when they saw the party head for Vas
salboro. for that was an ideal place for a
hold up There are woods on the road
and it has the reputation of being a
''bugersome place. The party in the
team ahead was a jolly one, however, and
did not mind the terrors of the road and
enjoyed the ride. The robbers" fell be
hind when they saw where the party was
going, and choosing a good dark place in
the woods. made ready and waited for
the return of their victims. Their Exit
consisted of little smut and a cap pistol.
One of the pair put the smut on his face
and firmly grasping the pistol waited for
the team. When it came along his COM
panion seized the horse by the bits while
the other demanded as sternly as he could
the money. aarsonal effects ana chattels
of the party. while the sinister CLEAN of
the cap pistol added emphasis to his
words.
Then there was a scene to delight the
writer of the dime novel At first the
young men stoutly denied having any
cash with them The robbers how
ever. would stand no blufiing and threat
ened dreful penalties if the cash was not
Forthcoming. The pocketbooks were
handed over and the watches followed.
After being pretty thoroughly cleaned
out the party was allowed to continue,
while now and then Il stiiled cry could be
heard from the rear and II was thought
that the robbers must be fighting over
their booty.
~ ~ keen fhp f.
ter quiet bat it leaked out and got into
the papers. The ''solen property was re-
turned the next day to its owners and
the desire for revenge of one young man
at least was satisfied. The joke was too
good Il one to keep long and 1t also
leaked out and the Nassalboro road has
been deprived of bit of its worst repu-
tation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
OAKLAND.

AS A. F. Perkins was driving up
Main street. Thursday evening. his
horse became frightened when oppo-
site the depot and started to run. At
the same time Lynn Goodrich was just
going out of Mills stable on his wheel
and started to cross the road without
looking up to see if any teams were
coming. Perkins team was passing
there and both bicycle and wagon col
lided. The wheel was badly demoIish-
ed and the rider was considerably
famed and bruised. No damage was
done to Mr.. Perkins or his team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Foreign orders for coal are unprece-
dented and far exceed the total 0utpu,
OF Cape Breton mines to supply in the
time required. Many orders have in con.
sequence been refused Several new
mines are being opened by companies Just
entering The field. The Dominion Coal
Co. is seeking To acquire areas covering
a new bed outside its mines at Gardi-
ner, &. Il.
Arrangements have practically been
completed for the purchase from Spain
by the United States of the islands of
Cibitu and Cagayen. which were left
in Spanish possession by the treaty of
Paris. although part of the Philippine
archipelago. The purchase price was
not made public.
The Connecticut Prohibition state con-
Vention at Hartford. Friday. nominated
the following ticket: Governor. Charles
+. Steele. New Britain: lieutenant gov
ernor, John J. Copp. Groton: secretary
of state. Robert NJ. Stanley. Manchester.
state treasurer. Oliver G. Beard. Hunt,
ington: comptroller. VIM. Ingalls, Pom
1ret: ;. Il. Forbes, Hartford. ana Fred
erlck {. Bradley. North Haven. were
chosen Presidential observation-disclosures
Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid. ana
Eddie Lenny of Philadelphia boxed N
rounds at catchweights before the Broad y.
way a. c.. New York Friday night. and
Lenry fell in the Fist round from the ef-
- - " a TtNcIt ~ amp. WHICH rendered
his right leg useless. ana Gardner wa
announced as the winner. The battle
would Certainly have gone the limit had
not the cramp disabled the philadelphia.
who, up to the time of his mishap was
giving Gardner as good as he got him
self
A fatal accident happened. Friday. in
McLeods Cut on the railroad at South
west Mabou, c. b. Several charges of
dynamite had been put in. and one
charge missed fire and did not go off. The
laborers. thinking that all the charges
had exploded. resumed work. One of the
men struck the cartridge and there was
an immediate explosion. Angus Mcclellan
of Upper Margaret. was instantly killed
and Mcmillan of Cape George. AntigoniSh
county. Donald Macarthur of Southwest
Ride. and New Foundlander sustained
serious injuries. One of the men is not
expected to recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Visitors registering at the Home library
Were: John b. Given, Bert Given. Bertha
NJ. Given. all of Waldoboro; Mrs. James
T.. Partridge, North Whitetield: Mrs. c.
L; Millet. Newport: George l.. Gray, Ply
mouth; Sara f. Eldridge. Gardiner; Ber-
tina \. Carpenter. Cambridge Mass. !;
Mr.. and Mrs James l.. sherman. George
NJ. Hathaway. Providence. X. l.: Jack
Heath. Constance Heath. a. McLoud, all
Of California: Laura Riley, Augusta; j.
II. Tirlen. Mildred Tirlen, Ruth Walton
all of Needham. Mass; Mrs. William n.
Young, Boston; @. c. Pearce, Methuen.
Mass; VI. +. Spaulding, Cambridge
Mass; Fred \. Turner and Richard c.
Turner. Portland; John l.. Smith and
Charles +. Hammond. Upper Montclair.
\. j.; Bert Spaulding, Mrs. H. l..
Spaulding, Master EARLE SIaulding, all Of
Pittsfield Maaa-.. Harriet NJ Woodbury.
and Cora IA Neal Of Litchfield Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
BRYAN'S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.
Will Drop Free Silver and Make Imperialism
His Strong Feature.

Lincoln. Neb.. July 27-W. J. Bryan
said today. that in his notification speech
at Indianapolis he will follow the plan
which he pursued at the notification
meeting In 1896
THAT platform Of that year" he said.
declared the money question to be a
paramount issue, and in my notification
speech | devoted almost all the time to a
discussion of that question, leaving the
other questions TO be considered in my
letter of acceptance and in subsequent
speeches. This year the platform declares
the question of Imperialism to be the
paramount question and it will be the
only one dealt with at any length in my
notification speech. The remaining qucs-
tons covered by the platform will be
taken up in my letter of acceptance aad
subsequent speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

will be open every night during the week
for the accommodation of men. and De
Shawmut hail Will be open every night
for the ladies. This arrangement is for
those who wish to sleep at the island
during the reunion.
Mrs. l.. NJ. y. Stevens arrived home.
last evening at 5 o'clock. from her trip
to London to attend the convention Of the
Moriu ". {. 4 L. Mrs. Stevens was
met at the depot by her family and went
Immediately ~ ner home IN StrOuuwaJer.
Miss Gordon did not accompany her but
remained az Au6urndale 70 visit her
mother. They viii arrive. Monday.-Port-
land Press, July q.
The heavy electric showers which
passed over Winthrop. Wednesday. did
no serious damage in that vicinity, al
though trees in dooryards in several
places in Winthrop and Readfield
We're struck. The residence OF Horace
Packard on Sturtevant Hill was struck.
ripping off shingles and clapboards but
the building did not take fire.
Lightning struck the barn on the
farm of Samuel Adams in Eliot. dur
ing the storm, Wednesday. and set it
on fire. and in a short time it was to-
tally destroyed. The barn had recent
ly been stocked with hay and several
horses and other cattle We're lost in the
fire; also the farming tools. The house
was saved by the efforts of the neigh
bors. The loss will be about $1,000
Mckay & Dix. who have three vessels
ON the stocks at Bucksport. expect to
launch the first about Aug. u. She is
four-maSter Of about 500 tons built
for the Greenland cryolite trade. owned
by Captain Charles Il. Dix and c. Il.
Eaton. She will be christened the
Thallium. The two others are twin
140Oton fourmasters for general coast
carrying and will be launched in Sep
TENDER and November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

A competitive examination for ad-
mission TO the Naval Academy at An
napolis will be held at the Coburn
building. August 10. Congressman
Burleigh will recommend the two men
having the highest general average
and the second as alternate. The eX-
animation is open to young men be
tween the ages Of Is and 20 who are
residents of the 3rd Congressional dis
trict. The examining committee will
be made up of Professors Taylor and
Marquardt of Colby, and Superinten-
dent of Schools f. r. Wyman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
THE NEW AUDITORIUM AT GOOD Will FARM

Clair. Gideon Pitcher, s. II. Chase. The
club starts with membership of
about 100 and is planning on establish
ing headquarters in the Peavy block.
Now where are the Republican young
men who with little effort can make
the club of their brothers look like 80
centc9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

John Curran of Orrington, IS years of
age and unmarried. was drowned at Ash
land. Friday forenoon. while in charge of
the rafting of logs at the Ashland Mfg
Cos. dam at that place.
Burglars entered the residence Of
Charles l.. Gilpatric, on Middle street
Saco, during Thursday night, and secured
as booty $40 in cash. three bank books
and pair of gold bracelets.
The sd annual reunion of the 1-1O-29
Maine Regiment Association will be held
Thursday, Aug. 9, at Reunion hall, Long
island, Portland harbor. Reunion hail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
Relief in Six Hours,

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
South American Kidney Cure It Is
great surprise on account Of its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in blad-
Relieves retention Of water almost imme-
diately. IL you want quick relief and
cure this Is the remedy. Sold by Bow
ditch. Webster & Co.. druggists. Augusta.
Me- th.friAsstly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

At the parish meeting held at the
Vestry of the congregational church.
thursday evening, it was voted to en-
dorse the invitation of the church ex-
tended to Rev Chas. A. Wight to be-
come pastor for the ensuing year. and
the assessors were authorized to make
Whatever repairs are necessary at the
parsonage which will consist of Il new
furnace and a general renovation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Major A. L. Smith, Home treasurer
accompanied by Mrs. Smith. left, yes
terday morning, for a few days out
ing. They went to Bangor. where they
were Joined by the majors son, United
States Deputy Marshal Burton Smith,
and the whole party will then pro-
coed by the Shore Line eastward and
to CampobellO, and take in Bar Har-
Dor on the return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Hon. G. A. Stafford and family will
leave for Kennebunk beach, today. Mr..
Stafford will return about the middle
of August while his family will re-
main the entire month. During the
absence of Mr.. Stafford. Ray G.
Marston will have charge of affairs at
the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28
TOWNE WILL WITHDRAW.
Stevenson Will Replace Him on the Popu isl
National Ticket.

Minneapolis. Mimi. July 27-The Jour
nal. today. says: Charles \. Towne will
be Withdrawn as Vice Presidential candi-
date from the Populist national ticket.
about Aug Is. At that time the PopulisI
national committee Will accep mis- resg
nation and replace him with Adlai Size
venson as the nominee Of the Populis.
party for Vice President"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

The Nodoc passenger train on the
Grand Trunk, bound north. and the
Peterboro train, bound south, collided.
Thursday. on a curve about half
mile south of Mc1oc junction, near
Belleville. Ont The engines. which
met head on, We're badly smashed, and
two cars broken into match wood. Two
of the trainmen were killed and some
OF the passengers We're injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Sunday services in the chapel: Mass
and sermon at AS A. NJ. by Rev. FIR J..
z. Michigan. Protestant services and SER
mon at p. NJ, with music by the First
Baptist church choir of Augusta Social
prayer meeting at p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

d First Baptist church. Rev. w. ID. Plum
mer. pastor: Morning worship, 1890 A.
NJ; tonic: Where Is the Lord God of
Elijah .; Sunday School. u NJ; Junior
Endeavor. 3 p. NJ: evening prayer and
praise. p. NJ; topic: How to Increase
Our Possessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Among yesterdays visitors was Mrs
l.. L. Marson. former Maine lady.
but now resident of Minneapolis
MINI. Her husband was a member of
the 5th Maine Volunteers. Mrs. Mar
son was accompanied by her sister.
Mrs. Fred 5. Newbert of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

The Islander will be more popular
than ever now the piano has taken the
place of the organ. Persons going
down river for the coming few days
will not be crowded as there are no
excursion parties booked before Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Some repairs and Improvements are
being made on the house and grounds
owned by Henry Dole. corner of Middle
and Lincoln streets. Mr.. Dole will re-
turn from Haverhill and occupy his
home during August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

The A. II. & G.. r. r. is doing some
good work filling and grading the
street to nearly a level with the road
ped. on upper Water street Formerly
the street was between two and three
ieet below the road bed in some places,
ana there was danger of teams driv-
ing up on the incline in the dark and
upsetting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Remember the mark down sale of dol
lies and centerpieces which Lunt 6,
Brann are having. Here is a chance for
the ladies to get their fancy work for
next Christmas at reduced prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

The double funeral of the late Fran
els Henshaw and Emerson Turner
took place. at IL o'clock, yesterday
morning. with full military honors.
Rev. Mr.. Wyman officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Matilda Trepanier was up before Judge
Shaw. Friday morning. on the charge of
the larceny of some canned goods from
John Spaulding. ana was fined 81 and
costs. the whole amounting to about $3.50.
and in default of payment. Is days in jail.
Being unable to secure the money, she
was committed ana was taken down river
hN CitN Marshal DaNis Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Preaching at the Methodist church,
Sunday, at 1890 A. NJ, by Rev j. f.
Clancy of Phillips. Sunday School,
11.45; Junior League, 3; Epworth
League, $50; praise and prayer service,
ut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Miss Florence S. Fuller of Boston.
arrived. Friday, for her summer vaca-
ton. and will go, today, with her pa
rents, Capt. and Mrs. Geo. $. Fuller.
to Squirrel Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

The returns from furlough, yester-
day: John Duffee, from Boston: Mar
tin Kennedy. Providence, r. l.: Pat
rick Dwyer. Hartford, Conn; Ephriam
Turner, Chesterfield. n. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

The men and their clothing were in
spected in barracks. yesterday morn
ing. by Major Knox. u. S. A.. and Col.
Allen. governor of the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Mrs. ]. T. Collins. children and her
sister. Miss Grace Haskell. of Manches-
ter are enjoying a few weeks outing
at Boothbay. Mr.. Collins will join
them, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Mrs Liza Frost. aged So. of Canaan,
suffered a paralytic shock about week
ago and since then has been failing. Her
condition. Friday, was reported as being
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Don't neglect the opportunity for n
cool ride on the Eiectrics and the band
concert. at 8 +. NJ. Sunday. Extra
cars will be provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

A Democratic committee has been
formed in the city with the following
officers: President. S. l.. Berry: treas
urer. George Richardson; secretary, L.
Fl. Crowe!l: executive committee. DR..
f.. l. Jones. Hon. c. F. Johnson.
Charles Hill, e. O. PIummer, +. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Il. Tower will re
turn to Dorchester. Mass, today, after
a visit To- Mrs. Towers mother, Mrs
G. s Johnson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Mrs. Samuel Hayes has returned
from Monticello. She was called there
by the death of her sister, Miss Inez
Ross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Mrs. C. II. Clary and daughter, Miss
Susanna, went to Five Islands, Friday.
and will be guests of the Misses Snow
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

DR.. Leslie Miller of Camden, was
calling on friends in the city, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Newell are the
guests of friends in Madison Center.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

Misses Alice c. Ring and Alice E
Perkins are attending the summer
school at Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-28

There will be Christian Science services
each Sabbath at 1915 \. NJ. and Wednes
day at :. Is F. NJ. at 50 College avenue
July % Subject: Spirit"