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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
BLUE HILL COPPER MINES
Bought by a-Hew York Syndicate Which Will
Work Them.

Ellsworth. Me, Aug. IA deal has lust
been closed by which all the copper mines
in Blue hill pass TO the control Of two
New York syndicates and work VIII be-
began at an carly date The first pay
ment las been made ana preparations for
working the mines already have been
comm, AGED. The pumps at the Douglas
mine VIII be started. next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Elmer 7. Boyd of Bangor, has been
chosen by the Bangor school commit
tee 10 succeed Justin Q. Wellman. re-
signed, as instructor in one OF the de-
partments of the High school
The schooner Estelle has arrived in
Bangor from Bonaire. w. l.. VITA a
cargo of salt Formerly much OF Ban
gors salt supply came from Eonaire.
but in recent years nearly all the car
goes have been brought from Turk :;
island.
Stems :aWmils at Bangor resumed
operations Tuesday morning. after a
long shutdown owing to lack of logs.
Ayers mill. which was started recent
ly with small supply of logs, was
closed again, Saturday. but will again
be started. Aug. 10.
There is a report at Portland. that
Mrs. Carrie Nation is to visit that city.
Some time ago Sheriff Pearson an
nounCed that he would not tolerate her
peculiar methods for a moment. She
may visit Portland. and speak there.
but Sheriff Pearson will enforce the
law.
miles out in the suburbs of Lewiston
walked into town, Monday, to make
complaint against her husband for as
sault and battery upon her. Her only
pair of shoes had disappeared during
the night and she was obliged to wear
a pair of mems boots. which she Dor
rowed from a neighbOr. Ziesler plead
ed guilty and was bound over 10 the
supreme court.
A report was in circulation at Ban
gor, Tuesday. that Pres. A. w. Harris
of the University of Maine had re-
signed, to accept position in the
faculty of the University of Maryland.
at q salary of $4,000. When interviewed.
Pres. Harris denied the report. saying
that the position in Maryland had been
offered him. but that the salary was
less than $4,000. and not a sufficient in
duCcmen; for him to accept.
Extensive improvements are being
made in the river bed of Dead river.
large crew of men is ut work making
repairs on the great dam. and next
week another crew viii be set at work
on the rapids. blasting rocks in the
channel and removing other obstruc-
lions to the log drive. 1t is believed
that the improvements that are to be
made this fall will make it easy for the
log drive of that river to reach the
main river Of the Kennebec at least 10
DAVIS earlier than heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

washington. Aug. 1.-THE following
Maine postal eha ana To aTe Prom Aug
li'i, e,n,,iv :. est Old Town at site au-
l9'l, ;aad lilly -. 1891, increasing is miles
'h Ia Miilbridge to Cherryheid,;, IRON IRON
Az Is, 1891. increase service 10 10 '''ieS
waek,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15

Countess TOlstoi. Sophia Anderona,
is understanding woman who since her
marriage has devoted her whole time
to her husband and her three children.
For the latter she made all the clothes
until they were 10 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
ALOSS OF $4,000
Is Claimed by Philip S. Ladd
Of Winthrop, Maine.
Says Deposits in fanks Were Drawn
on Without His knowledge.
Augusta and Lewiston Banks Interested.
Peculiar Features May Develop.

Winthrop, Me-. Aug. 14.-Philip S.
Ladd of Winthrop. an employe at the
c. NJ. Baileys Sons & Co. factory here
for the past 80 years. has reported TO
the police the loss of $4,000 which he
had on deposit in savings institutions
III Augusta and Lewiston
According to Mr.. Ladd's story the
money was Withdrawn from the banks
in various amounts without his knowl-
edge. during the five years from 1885,
to 1900. He became aware of his loss
only within a few days.
Mr.. Laid says he always kept his
bank books in a trunk a his horne and
as he had not had occasion to with
draw any money since 1885, had not
made any examination Of them until
Il few days ago.
At that time when he went TO f'he
trunk, he took up what apparently
we're tie books as he left them. but
upon opening them found that only the
covers remained and that the leaves
upon which entries of deposits had
been made We're missing. He immedi-
Hi.ly made Inquiries at the banks and
found that more than $1,000 had been
withdrawn. IN" first amount with
drawn Was from an Augusta bank
$l2.0. i little later. $6ca was taken
hVm The institution. and about a year
~" thu balance Of $500 was called for
From another banking institution in
Lewiston $l0oo was taken.
III was understood in this city, last
evening. from a party in q position Ia
be- well informed. that there were pc
cuiiar features in the above case not
mentioned in the dispatch. and that it
would not be strange if it developed
that the money, il there was any on
deposit in an Augusta bank. was le-
gany withdrawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
FOURTEEN HEATS
Before An Immense Crowd on
Old Orchard Track.
Seven Sensational Heats in the 2.1O
Pace, Ambulator Winning.
Gaieiy Girl Wins 2.29 Trot and the 2.l3 Trot
Is Unfinished

Old Orchard. Ne. Aug. 1.-THE at
tendance at the races, this afternoon.
was the largest il the history of the
track with the exception Of the days
OF the New England fair. The sport :
was of quality that justified the large
attendance all three events on the
card being split up. one Of them into
seven heats
The sensational racing occurred in
the 20 race in which started nine of
the best known PAGERS in the New Eng
land circuit. Emma E., a Boston mare
was the favorite, with John A. a Sec
ond choice. Both Of these kent in the
front tier every heat and kept the
crowd guessing until the conclusion of
the seventh heat, the race going to
AnhuIato from Eeiltmcad. n. j.
The 2.29 trot was won by the faVorite.
Gaiety Girl owned in Holyoke. Mass.
after 4 heat had been captured by
Eastern Lily. g green Boston mare.
whose mark goes down in the records
as 2.I9l4. The winner lowered her mark
To 2.15A.
he Z.13 trot went over until tomor-
i'N III 81 liii=fl. tOIiSutld Oh raw
tucket. having two heats to her credit
and Dan T. Of Boston, one the latter
lowering his record to 2l1I. The sum.
maIies:
2..S CLASS -TROTTING-PURS $3.50
Caiety Girl. D m Nv Red Wilkes
tam By Homer UBasS)............4 /
Easter LILY, , nj by Jay BIru
dam bs Guy Wilkes tPalmerD. 4 .
Maud T., On N tJohnson. ,
y H44T ia
Halle Bird. . s Cknapn S 5 I
Mackay Wilk"s br Maivin)....3 c
Sulpnits w. br tMller). .........G G 8
Robcra. b m avery. \
Time. a.l94. 2.15Il. 2.1Jk. 2lTs
20 CLASS CiNG-PURSE 500.
Ambuiator b. Am
hassador Resalio by
baltimore (Eassl ........G 8 611l
hurst Maria Cook by
Lyle Wilkes Dore)...7 6 lls44
Emma f.. by Allandorf-
Emma G. by AImont
Joe Pilot. b By Delinea-
tor-Nell BY Bourbon
n anIt5 tkilbo n ,1 ;:ii.;I : Ss
Amelia. ch m Hoirery...3 5 5 FRO
Jewel, b g MCPHERSON IS 4ro
Light Star. oh : tBanch-
Early BIRD, jr., blk 8 H.
Time, 2.lo, 2t9i4, 2.G9h. 2.09l4, res. 211M,
LEA.
213 TROTTING-PrRSE 500
UNFINISHED.
Consucla S. b m by Directum-Dai-
sy Nutwood by Nutwood (Piercel1 |
Dan T.. b & by Crawford. dam IA
daughter Of HUI Pattison). .a )
Alkalone. blk Dore). 6 !.
Genevievc. b m BRADY. 6
Iona. b m Knapp. Observation-Disclosures j
Hunter tlill. b Htumphreyville). 8 )
Time. 21II. , III. . FL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15

Elephants in the Indian army are
fed twice q day. When me2l-time ar
rives ttey are drawn up before piles
of food Each animals bre'kfast "
Guides 10 pounds Of raw rice done up in
five two-pound packages. The rice is
wrapped in leaves and then tied VII"
grass. At the command Attention..
each elephant raises its trunk and
package is thrown into its capacious
mouth. BY this method Of feeding
not single grain Of rice is wasted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15

concealed by thick threatening clouds
and fears Of 4 heavy downpour Of rain
We're entertained by the soldiery.
The 2d Regiment is not getting all
that could b" desired by way of wealth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15

For an attempted criminal assault
Aones the 9-year- old daughter of
W. nd Mrs. Jas Mcneil, VIM. Rob
MI. VOC held in $500 bonds in the
brewer court. Wednesday. Tor his APP
nearance at the February term Oh
court in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
Governors DAY.
The Commander In-Chief Will
Review Forces, Today.
Under Escort Of End Battalion Will
Leave Capitol, at 100 P. M.
Yesterdays Work at Camp HilI-. Result Of
RegimentaI Shoot.

o l. L | n G.
banks OF
fog stretch
ed across
I h e d l. !
ground OF
the I'd Regi-
m g Il I, a |
re e j ,! lie.
day
IN o T. II ing,
a n d I h {.
tents We're
W ct W it'll
the heavy
dew. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15

The idea Of the town observing the
centennial was perhaps first suggested
year AFRO at meeting of the Old
Home Week Association ana Dyohar'c''
Cont ued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
DRESDEN
CAMpMEE:'TlINC,
RICHMOND, MAINE
MAINE
RICHMOND,

The Man" Central Railroad will sch eX
eursion tickets It the usual low rates foi
the round trip - regular trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-15
213 CLASS-TROTTING- So
N'NEINISHE,Dl

Consucla S. m by Directum-Dai-
sy Nutwood by Nutwood CPierce).1
Dan. J.. b by Crawford dam a
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
END OF BOER WAR.
Grants Botha Seven
Day Armistice.

London, March S-The end of
the Boer war is in sight. A dis
patch from Pretoria dated this
afternoon says that Generals
Kitchener and Botha held a
lengthy conference at Gum hill
this morning. Botha was alone
and Kitchener was attended only
by his secretary. Kitchener
granted Botha seven days armis-
tioe in which to-confer with other
leaders.
Kitchener says the Beers lost in
yesterdays engagement. One
Boer general was killed and sew
eral officers were captured.
DeWet's position is variously
reported. His men are scattered
through the colony.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
Replevin Suit.

A suit entitled HI. G.. Robinson
VS., F. w Condit, to recover pos
session of baggage was begun
before Justice Casey yester-
day morning The property in
question consists of two trunks
and three valises, and is held by
the defendant on account of a
claim for board of one Mrs.
'Sweeten. Warner and Shearer
represented the plaintiff, and j. A.
Condit the defendant The evil
'dence was all in yesterday, but on
account of the case of The People
VS.. McCool, which was set for 80
p. m, the arguments of the attor-
neys were postponed until 10 a m
today.
The arguments in the case were
submitted to the court at noon,
but his honor took the case under
advisement with the intention of
handing down a decision at 3 p.
m. which was just too late for t his
edition.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
Judge Johnson's Funeral.

The funeral services of Judge
George ID. johnson will be held at
the Elks hall at , p m. Sunday,
under the auspices of Fremont
lodge No ~, A f. and A. NJ.
Meanwhile the body will lie in
state until that hour at the hall.
Many friends took advantage of
the opportunity afforded yesterday
for viewing the remains Mr.. a.
h Gordon received telegram
from the judges mother at 10;3o
last night giving Instructions TO
bury her son here and stating that
she would write Accordingly ar
Engagements were perfected this
morning. Beside the lodge in
charge of the services, the Knights
of Pythias. Elks, Chaper Eastern
Star and Rathbone sister will at
tend These last two are ladies
auxiliaries of the Masonic and
Pythias lodges respectively. There
will also be delegation down
from the Canon City Masonic
lodge. Rev J Wallace Gum,
the Episcopal rector, and broth
er Elk of the dead man, will deliv-
er short address at the funeral.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
Our Dry Goods Dept.

is filled with all the new goods for
early spring wear.
Wash dress goods of the very
latest patterns and texture.
Cotton goods for dresses are
beauties. They look like silk, and
yet they have the wearing and
washing qualities of cotton, it does
seem as if the cotton goods man
would have to stop, but each sea
son he comes out with new ideas
that transform l2lsc to 2Oc dress
goods into all appearances equal
to 81 90 to S1.25 silk textures.
Let us show you these goods:
they are snappy and within the
reach of every one.
Did you know that we are now
selling more white goods and laces
than we did in last June and July?
But such is the case. 1t looks as
il every one was making up their
summer wear, and don't you think
it is good idea to have every
thing ready for the hot season.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
Deadlock Broken.

Helena, Mont, March S-Shori
ly after 3 O'Clock this morning the
Legislature elected Hon. PARIS
Gibson to be Uaited States sena-
tor. So far almost the entire time
of the assembly has been spent in
voting for senator Gibson was a
dark horse and his name was
sprung 10 minutes before the last
ballot was taken.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
Executors Named.

Hugh Houston and John E.
Blunt are named in the last will
and testament of the late George
D. johnson, as executors of that
instrument These gentlemen
went to Canon this morning TO
submit the will to probate.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
Let's See.

The witty ELI Perkins" comes
next Wednesday night He is
wit; you will wake up in
your sleep laughing, after hearing
Eli, or money refunded, March
t3, at M. E church. Tickets at
Palace Pharmacy. 6tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

A party of seven K of P boys
went up to Coal Greek last night
and were royalty entertained by
the Coal Greek Pythian lodge.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
BANKERS MUST ANSWER.
Bribery investigating Committee
to Examine Further Charges.

Denver, March SIT is evident
that the house bribery investiga-
ting committee is about to take up
the charges that the clearing house
banks of this city furnished money
for the defeat of the revenue bill
A subpoena was issued this morn
ing for George Ross-Lewin, citing
him to appear before the commit
tee and answer questions.
Chairman O'Connell, of the
committee, during last night re-
ceived several anonymous letters,
giving the names of persons who
might be used as Witnesses Mr..
O'Connell says he will pay no at
tention to these letters.
Denver, March S-In the house
of representatives this morning a
large number of bills were report
ed from the committees, and it
looks as if rapid progress will now
be made, One of the interesting
questions that arose was that of mn
appropriation for state exhibit
at the PAM exposition
at st. Louis in 1903.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
X. of P's., Notice.

Members of knights of Pythias
are requested to meet at castle
hall, Sunday March 10, at 30
sharp, to attend funeral of brother
Geo. d. johnson.
7-2t Jesse Ash, g. G.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

The meeting of the recently
formed mandolin and guitar club,
which was to have been held last
night, was postponed until next
Tuesday night.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
Mems and Women's
New Shoes for Spring,

This is our shoe department
spring opening. Hundreds OF
pairs OF very new shoes represent
the styles for spring.
Shoes grow more beautiful
STYLES have never been so pretty,
and perfect shoe style includes
foot comfort, for every beauty line
has been reconciled to the foot's
anatomy.
For Men.
Our 1925 shoes for men have
every detail Of careful handwork
and trimming that can add to style
comfort and wear. Ii we charged
you $500, the current price for
these shoes, they would be no bet
ter.
Our mems $500 we show in Wei,
Box calf and Titon calf are equal
in make and wear to any S4.OO
shoe on the market. We charge
$500, not merely to undersell, but
because $500 is fair price to us
and to you.
Our ladies S2.25, $3.50 and s3CO
lines are beauties and we consider
we're saving our customers from
75c to s1.00 per pair.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

Your interests for they
are ours. A liberal educa-
tion in the art of saving
money is gained by trad
ing here. No doubt about
it. Your money goes so
far that you imagine that
you still have it.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

The county com mmissioners have
appointed Robert Kelly county
surveyor vice John Coon, resigned.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

The Dorcas mill closed down the
roaster today for repairs. These
will be finished in about two days.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

Something New.
Bitter-sweet Aliegretta choco-
lates, 30c pound at Wallis Snap
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

For real Nugate 90 to Hoffman
Bros l30 w Main, Phone q 3
AS
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

Four kinds of Nougat, home
made, at Wallis rs
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

Watch Wallis windows for some
thing new. 7-S
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08
GEO. D. JOHNSON
SPECIALS.

SPECIALS.
FEW BARGAINS small hoa.ein i.
ed s S G s afs Fn a sso i d in s West Restaurant making
FEW SUGGESTIONS.
$500 for two lots in Wilson's garden If you sell list your
s.-, 49, erty with the agent whom
~ think will do business fory you
$500 b three room tme house ON two saisfactorilyone whom
0N "'"e "'e" pie come to buy-one who aC
eoo , ~ , Pill 80 p, ~ tises literally, far and wide,
customers and them
when they and who
'e51 @ az @ % % s your property to the Gus
buys oo" frame house If want to buy
one-he knows titles.
S 90 buys room frame on two lots clear title.
ment If your property life is
50 will insured you taking
long Most of cam
ford to take them If you
go to the agent who knows tn
business and
lots Halt cash" BILE citizen Don't fear you '
get the lowest rates-he don
Bar % ' " anu oS' business from him
charging than others
$1,000 would be ridiculous
~ Loans made when securt
s25oo f BAH ss @ ss @ n sG sss paaas
like drawn skilully short
$4,000 buys fran Q lots, tice
' u ''' Notary public always in thu
ssoo0 ,iss sss fine r ansh @ assr town all under hce
~ Expert stenographer and
for room brct ON writer Office all
Eewn Creek skiully and promptly
reasonable prices.
have the exclusive choice properties ncIr
Voters and Bernards Additons-whch location considered
the cheapest in the city and easy pay
down. balance in monthly payments Also sell lots in all the
lons and subdivisions in the city and vicinity.
THE MAN WHO WANTS TO SECURE A HOME in FL
ought not delay and its well to deal with reliable such
matter securing
GEO o. JOHNSON, OPP. P. O.. FLORENCE. coLoRJ
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-03-08

small house in the East end at low price
home for S4oo in the West end.
Restaurant making big money.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-24
THE COWDEN KALEY CLOTH.
ING COMPANY.

Merit wins in the end; bat good
hastens success The styles of
dress adopted by a ei'y's population
form an interesting study One mar
will be slovenly dressed, while another
Will be well dressed, his clothes fit well
and yea long, the man who is look,
ing for style, something substantial
and business like will not 60 ?misS if
he drops into the Cowden kaiey cloth.
ing store. This business WAS estab.
lished by Mr., Chas. Wriner in 1884,
and has been run uHder the present
management for the past three years.
From the beginning this house has been
recognized MS "A leader, aud the stock
has always been kept up to date ard
fresh. The premises used comprise a
Hoor space Of $500 square feet with an
upper used tor reserve stock
Both gentlemen give their personal
attention To the business. Mr.. Cowden
is the manager and buyer for the
house while Mr.. Haley acts in tho
capacity of treasurer and attends &c
the correspondence. Both are young
business men with plenty of push ant
energy anu Their business ranks with
the best in the city.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-24
John GILBERT.

In looking over the horstilesh OF
Webster county our attention was
directed to the two trotting stations of
Mr. John Gilbert III Days livery barn,
Our attention was first called to the
stallion Oscar Wagner, No. 30507, with
two Wilkes crosses, one through the
great Onward and one klectioneer
cross through Norval the greatest liv.
Ing sire. lnavale comes next with three
Wilkes crosses, two through Onward
and n through Red Wilkes, To
lovers of fine road horses we will say
without successful contradiction tina,
these are two of the best trotting bred
stations that ever stood in Red Cloud
You should not fail to look at thes,
horses rs they are models of their type
For particulars call at the Day barn
they will be there the last four days o
each week.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-24
LUMBER co.

This is one of the foremost and most
successful industries in Webster county
having been brought up to a solid m 1
substantial basis by true merit and
honest service and dealings. Today
they do a business second to zone in
this part of Nebraska, dealing in lum
Der, Hath, lime, cement, coal, shingles,
roofing material and everything neces'
sary in that line of business, The eAer.
getie and capable manager is Mr., V. b,
Fulton, a gentleman who has had long
practical experience in the lumber
business. The business that this firm
does is not confined to this country bu,
extends to the ones adjoining and down
into Kansas. Their reputation is one
of which anyone might he proud and
which Is synonymous with integrity
aud square dealing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-24
RIGHT UP TO DATE.
(Bsnson's Plaster Is Pains MastsT.)

These are days of records and of the beat
ing of records. Benson's Porous Plaster, for
q~uickness of action and t~horoughness Of
cure, has no records TO beat except its own.
Benson's Plaster, always the best, always
the leader, is to-day 6etter than epey. It
sticks to the skin but never sticks in its
tracks. It marches on.
The people not only want TO be cured
but cured quickiy-and Benson's Plaster
does it. Coughs, colds, lumbsgo, asthma,
bronchitis, liver and kidney complaints,
and other ills approachable by an external
remedy, yield 10 Bensou's as icedoes 70 hest.
Neither Belladonns, Strengthening or
Capsicum plasters are to be compared with
Bsnson's. People who have once tested
the merits Of Denssn's Plaster have no use
for any other external remedy.
More than 5000 physicians and drug
gists land a Thousand times as many non
professional persons) have called Benson's
Plasters ~ Of the few % homo remedies
that can be trusted.
Ffty-ive highest awards have been made
70 II In competition with the best known
plssters Of Europe and Amerioa. Better
proof of its merits Is tnconssivsble. Be
sure "a. get the genuine.
For sale by all druggists, O We will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered In the
United St&tes, on receipt Of ACC. each.
esssWyA Joanssa, AfS' 0snbs. MI.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-24

nee necessary for doing the best class
of dental work, There is no profes.
sion of which these gentlemen are not
perfect masters. They make a speciality
Of fine gold filings OF all classes and
shapes adapted to the most difficult
cavities. Their bridge and crown
work cannot be excelled anywhere
and their work is guaranteed to pre-.
serve the teeth. DR.. EMigh has been
practicing his profession in Red Cloud
for eighteen years and is well known
all over this section. May lst this year
he formed a partnership with DIR. N.
h. Morrison, u graduate Of the Dental
Department Of the university Of Omaha.
DR.. Morrison is "A young man whs
graduated At the top of his class and
has seen much office practice. In con.
meeting himself with DR., Emigh we
bsspeak for ham an excellent future
and \ good practice.