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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17
New swimming Record.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-The aquatic rec
ord for forty yards has been broken at
the sportsman's show by threa-iifths
of a second. William Tuttle Of the
Illinois naval militia covered the dis
lance in % Is seconds. lowering the
American record. which was held by
Schaeffer of Philadelphia. Tuttle was
racing with Frank Kehoe.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17
Millions Put

The wonderfully activity Of the new
century is shown ~ an enormous de-
mand for The worlds best workers.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. For Con.
stipation, Sick Headache, Bill usness,
or any trouble OF Stomach, Liver or
Kidneys they're unrivaled. Only csc
at w. H, Gladding's, Barre, or j. n.
McArthur's. East Barre, drug store.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17
InsOlence.

Lady" said Meandering Mike. "do
you remember dat mince pie you give
me Christmas?"
"Yes."
'Have you got any more of 'em?"
Il think so. but
mo need to say more, lady. I'm OBJ
me way. l jes' wanted to find out be
fore I asked You fur some cold vict,
uals."-Washington Star.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17
school Burned ut Trenton.

Trenton, n. j., Feb. 1o.-The John A,
Roebline school, one of the public
schools of this city. and two frame
houses have been burned. The school
which cQst $4,000. was burned to the
ground. The fire broke out befnIr
..,u---
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17

The word "mile' Is derived from the
Latin mile" a thousand. A. thousand
PAGES of IA marching soldier made the
old Roman mile.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17

All the healing balsamic virtues of
the Norway pine are concentrated ia
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup. Ma.
lures own remedy for coughs and
colds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17

DR.. Smiley (who has been presented
with a fountain pen by his Sunday
school class Thank you, my dear
young ladies'! l an sure shall be
able to write a great deal better SER
non now
Feminine Chorus--Oh, l am sure you
will.-.Judge.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17

Energy all gone? Headache? Stom-
ach out Of order? Simply a case Of
torpid liver. Burdock Blood BitterS
will make a new mar or woman of you.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17

Paris, Feb. Is. The imports OF
France for the month Of January de-
creased 80. 142, 900 francs, and the ex-
ports for the same month increased
Is. 967 600 francs
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Closing Quotations of the New York
STOCK Exchange.
New York, Feb. IA.
Money on call steady at 21a per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 4a41A per cent.
Sterling exchange firm. with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at 81. S71sa4.8 7A for
demand and at $4.S41aa4.s4a4 for go days.
Posted rates. A.S51a and Ass. Commercial
bills, S4 .s37sa4.s47s. Bar silver. 55Ac. Mex
lean dollars. 43Ac. Government bonds
steady. State bonds inactive. Railroad
bonds irregular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The death Of sylvester Abbott one
Of Bangor's Oldest residents ana ior
many years one of the best-khoWh
cumberland surveyors in the state oc-
CURED. Thursday night. at his home.
Abbott lane, Bangor. at the age u
SO years. The funeral service VIII DC
neld from his late residence, az
O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
The University Of Maine authorizes
took possession OF the Orono House ~
0rono. Friday morning, and pfepala-
tions are. now being made for the cum
ing of the students. The house = d
ready filed, every room having peen
taken hardly before the tease
made John B. Perry. the former AM
lord Of the hotel, moved 10 the ofVio
Exchange, Friday. having purcnase 4,
the interests OF Joseph Melahson i
that hosiery. The Exchange WI, y
extensively repaired at an carry a.
Two stories viii be added TO the STU.
ure and a steam heating appara'.s'
electric lights and bells VIII De
stalled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
RISBEE NOT DISCOURAGED.
Has Just Begun to Fight and VIII
Again Be Candidate.

Brunswick. Me. Sept. l2.-Rev Almon
$. Eishee. the Prohibition candidate for
sheriff of Cumberland county at tha re
cent election. last evening. made the frs;
public statement since the election al
which he was defeated.
Mr.. Bisbcr said: LAS YOU know the
watchword in the fight was. Anyone but
Bisbee, and to accomplish that the whole
Republican machine had 70 be turned up
side down. Even the chances Of the elcc
zion of John IT, Hin as Governor would
have been thrown away to beat me. Con
sidering that / only had II days for cam
1aigning and HAD all the workers Of both
me other parties against me. | feel sat
isfied with the showing | made.
When asked if ne would be candida "a
Tor two years from now, Mr.. Bisbee said:
II am in the fight to stay. and can say as
Paul Jones when the British captain
asked him e surrender have just be
gun to fight.
MIR. Bisbee said that an earnest effort
would be made at the coming Legisla-
ture to have the election laws changed
and have The Massachusetts, ballot sub
sututed for the Australian system lie
said that the election showed that balIot
reform was absolutely necessary, as thou
sands were practically DISTINGUISHED BIZ
the present method.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Wednesday, Aug. 20, the day of the
Olive Broad murder the day was pleas
ant. My husband went from home
early. Before leaving he told Mr..
Douglass he might saw some small
round wood, which was piled beside
the road directly opposite the house.
The distance by actual measurement
from the corner OF the house to the
wood pile is 81 feet. He remained
throughout the day, spending his time
mostly i'll smoking, sitting down and
singing ana talking 70 himself. and
playing with the cats. RE sawed very
little Wood during the day. Several
people saw him ana talked with him.
Thursday morning. Aug. 81, after
eating his breakfast. he put on his coat
and said that ne did not care to saw
wood, today guessed he would go
out to Winthrop" Bidding good
morning, he started in that direction
He must have passed through North
wayne On that morning, as he kept 10
the road. II al probability some one
could be found who saw him.
| can furnish the Names Of 4 num-
ber Of well-known ana reliable per-
sons who saw this man while hero.
| positively have made no error in
the dates Kindly refer to the files
Of the Journal and note the items un-
der head Of South Fayette for the
week ending Aug. %, and see II the
name of Isaac Douglass Of Bowdoin-
ham does not occur. / have destroyed
my Journal but have d copy OF the
Lewiston sun for Wednesday, Aug.
20, which contains this item: Isaac
Douglass of Bowdoinham, is stopping
in town" The letter was written.
Tuesday. the day before the murder.
Now. l have written at great length
and without doubt much that is un-
necessary. but I want you to have a
good understanding in regard to ev-
erything concerning this man. who I
am confident is the same one now
lodged in Saco Jail, or lookup, under
charge Of vagrancy and suspected Of
being the murderer Of Miss Olive
Bread. | have no personal interest
in this man, as I absolutely know
nothing concerning him or his, but
what [ have written here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
UTAH REPUBLICANS
Nominate Officers, Adopt Platform and
Open the Campaign.

Ogden, Utah. Sept. 12.-The Republic
can state convention. Thursday, nomi-
mated jos. Howell for Congress ard
Judge William McCarty for SUI
premc court justice, and adopted
a platform in which mention OF
Cuban reciprocity was omitted.
On this point the beet sugar
interests of ne state won after
a somewhat bitter and protracted de-
bate in the committee on resolutions.
The platform as adopted deplores the
death of President Mckinley, recog-
niZes in Theodore Roosevelt his worthy
successor. and expresses unqualified
approval of his administration. 1t en-
dorses the Republican national plat
form Of 1901. favors the protective tar
if rs it now exists, recognizes the right
of labor to organize for it's own pro-
lection and favors a national board of
arbitration to decide controversies be-
tween capital and labor.
II favors the passage Of laws provid-
ing for governmental supervision AMI
control Of trusts 1t condemns unjust
and oppressive aggregations Of CAPT
tall but also condemns the Demo-
cratic policy of destruction as regards
Stringent immigration
laws are demanded.
United States Senator Beverage OF
Indiana. opened the campaign in Utah,
speaking at the Opera house
before the delegates to the Republican
state convention. United States Sena-
tors Clark and Warren of Wyoming,
We're also present and spoke briefly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
THE PRESIDENT
Will Receive His Nassau County
Neighbor5 Next Nc nday.

Oyster Bay. l.. l., Sept. 12.-Arrange-
ments have about been completed for
the reception which President Roose-
welt will tender TO the citizens of Mas
sau county on the 18th instant. Dec
orators are at work, and before the day
of the reception arrives many Of the
bulldogs here win be respondent with
bunting. Two Presidential statutes will
be fired by the hicksville battery, one
when the reception begins and another
at its close.
Il is probabl that between 10000 and
10000 people will attend. and Sheriff
Johnson of Nassau county will swear
in 300 deputy sheriffs whose duty it
will be to keep the crowd at Sagamore
Hill moving during the hours Of the re-
ception. The President will receive his
neighbors on the porch of his house.
a number of committees have been an
pointed, of which Frank Travers viii
be chairman ex-officio. lie will have
general supervision of all arrange
ments.
The anniversary of the death Of
President Mckinley. Sept IA. which
falls on Sunday, viii be appropriately
observed here. At the request of the
President. Rev. DR.. Washburn. pastor
OF Christ Episcopal church, which the
President attends, viii conduct mem
orial services and like services viii be
held in the other churches.
Lucius b. Swift of Indianapolis, Ind.
was the Presidents guest at luncheon.
Thursday. Mr.. Swift is president Of
the Indiana Civil Service Reform
Commission and formerly was editor
of the Civil Service Chronicle of In
dianapolis. He is enroute home and
stopped here to make d social call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Among the people who spent 4 few
hours in camp, Friday. We're ID. NJ
Morton, North Arson; J. NJ. Varney,
Mercer; d. w. Perry, Monmouth:
George f. Foster, Lisbon Falls; N.
Curtis, Bowdoin; r. J. Policy, Lisbon;
L. d. Currier. Chesterville; Mr.. and
Smith, Fall River, Mass; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. f. Copeland, Albion; f. r. and
Mrs. Carr, Pittsfieid; Mr.. and Mrs. s
d. Prescott, Auburn; Milton Young
New Portland; Thomas Merira, Rich
mond; j. L. Jack, Litchfield; j. S.
Hatch, Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. ]. o.
Hardy. Wilton; l.. NJ. Morse. Fl. Len
fest, Union w. >. Voter, Richmond;
G. +. Waldron, Lewiston: John Good
man, Hartland; f. II. Cole, Ludlow.
VT; w. S. Mcpherson, Portland; Mrs.
Frank Stevens, Chelsea, Mass: James
p. Litch. Maiden, Mass: Arthur x.
Smith. Woburn. Mass: Mr. and Mrs.
c. A. Easton, Miss Easton, Hyde Park
Mass; Benjamin p. Pickering, Salem,
Mass: Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Scuthwick,
Peabody. Mass; Rupert d. Worcester.
Boston; Lucy f. Wethefhee, Bath;
Mary l.. Waterhouse. Gardiner: Mrs.
f. j. Bessey. Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs.
o. l.. Drake. Townsend, Mass: Ella
A. Lee. Fred l.. Coppers, Maiden.
Mass; Mrs. r. II. Gardner, Miss Ruth
Gardner Augusta; Grace ID. Gardner,
Riverside; Mrs. H. A. Brick, Augusta;
Mrs. H. d. Reed, Somerville, Mass;
Mrs. Z. W. Emery. Augusta: Mrs. w.
T. Pancoast, Portland; f. +. Pancoast,
Augusta; Laurence w. Emery, Au
gusta: Mary Witherell Winthrop Ma
than Witherell. Sabattus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

it worthy Of the high reputation it has
always had among physicians"
Johann Hoff's Extract is especially
recommended for women. 1t relieves
the distress Of nature when taken
regularly with meals. 1t keeps the
bowels and entire system in perfect
condition,
DIR. NJ. l. Ravitch, of Lexington, Ky,
writes: Il find Johann Hoff S Extract
to be the best on the market, in fact, I
would not take any other In weak,
anamic women with delicate stomachs
or intestinal troubles it is the best tonic"
There isn't dyspeptic, nerve
wreck, or thin, sickly man. woman or
child who cannot get well through
Johann Hoff S Extract. A wineglassful
with each meal is all that is needed.
On account of its great popularity
Johann Hoff's Extract is widely imi-
tated. Beware of these cheap substi-
tutes. Avoid disappointment and insist
upon getting the GenuiEe Johann Hof's
Extract. Eisner & Mendelson Co.,
Sole Agents, New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
GASTON AWAY AHEAD.
Has Over 1862 Delegates of the 1726 in
the Convention.

Boston. Sept. 12.-Belated returns
from Wednesday nights Democratic
primaries throughout the state indi
cate that Col. Willis A. Castor
defeated Charles :. Hamlin. for
merly assistant secretary Of the
treasury. in the contest for the
gubernatorial nomination by sub
stantial vote. 1t is estimated that Col.
Castor has secured 1862 delegates to
the state convention as against 1870 who
are for MIR Hamlin and 1870 whose pref
erences are not given. Nearly 300 dele
gates are yet to be heard from.
The convention is entitled to laN
delegates, a majority Of whom is neces-
sary to nominate. Mr.. Kamlins lead
ers say that their candidate will re-
ceive the votes of many Of the dele
gates whose preferences have not been
announced. In Boston Col. CASTOR Sc
cured All Of the 4l5 delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS
Are Men OF Importance But They De-
cline to Talk.

oyster Bay, l.. T., Sept 12.-Gen. Jas.
:. Clarkson, surveyor of customs at
tn port of New York, was the Presi-
dents guest at luncheon today. Gen.
clarkson refused to discuss the object
of his visit. simply saying that the
PRESIDENT wished to be informed on
certain business matters connected
with his office and that he came here
to. give him the desired information.
John I. McDonough. secretary Of
state of New York, was the Presidents
guest at dinner tonight. Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr., who has been in the
West, returned home, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

The Late Emperor Frederick.
while Crown FRINGE of Germany,
appointed Johann Hon as an
Honorary Member of the National
Society, ofWhich he was the head.
in acknowledgment of the Gen.
uine Johann E0ffs Extract
Johann Hoff's Extract has been ac-
knowledged as the worlds greatest
strength giver and blood-naker ever
since IS47. 1t has been personally en-
dorsed as such by Kings. Emperors,
Scientists. the leading Physicians Of
both continents, and by the best known
people all over the world.
Johann Hoff's Extract builds up the
weak and debilitated, it brings energy
and vigor. puts new life into the system.
It cures nervousness. dyspepsia and
indigestion. It creates appetite. and
brings sound, restful sleep.
DR.. lanes c. Flint, of Wilson, Mich.
writes: Il have for many years pre-
scribed Johann Hoff's Extract for its
tonic and strengthening effects, and .ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
ON SPEAKING TERMS.
Houlton, Me-, and Greenwich, CT, Con-
nected by Telephone.

Houlton, Me-, Sept. 1.-THE north
woods of Maine have been connected
with the outer world by telephone. the
1oo-mile stretch between Mattawam-
keag and this town being completed,
Wednesday. Two of the New England
Telephone officials, c. S. West and A.
J. Shea formally opened the line,
Thursday. conversing freely with Bos-
ton, 400 miles away. The entire length
OF New England from Greenwich.
Conn, to Fort Fairfield, Me-. is now on
speaking terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
The following Associated Press d

The following Associated Press dis
patch was sent out, last night:
Weymouth. Mass, Sept ia mes
sage was received here. today. from
he National Soldiers Home at Togus,
Me-. announcing the death Of Albert
Chase of this town, a veteran of the
Civil war and sergeant OF the guard
at the navy yard bridge in Washington
on the night John Wilkes Booth made
His escape after shooting President
incoln. Chase detained Booth sev-
eral minutes. but as he gave a good
account Of himself he was allowed 10
20. A portion OF the reward for
Booths apprehension was paid later to
Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
Albert Chase,

Albert Chase died at the hospital,
Friday morning, aged 81 years. Mr..
Chase was admitted to the Home from
Weymouth, Mass, in June, 1897, and
Turing some time past has been an
enpioye of the Home shoeshop. He
served as sergeant in + Co. Of the
Sd Mass. H. A.. from July. 1865, to
September, 1865. Arrangements are
being made to hold the funeral, Tues
lay afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
Texas Republican Nominations.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sent. 1.-THE state
Republican convention adjourned,
Thursday night. after two days
session. only two nominations We're
made. as follows: Governor. George T.
Burkitt: treasurer, Eugene Nolte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
YapElnEG MO7EAgE=s'J aa 8
Nav Need Helpful Advice at Trying
Times. They Should Remember
Mrs. Pinkham Freely Offers Her
Motherly Advice.
20 if.mv.mother were only alive

30 ifmv mother only alive"
How frequently young mothers use this expression!
life she has known mothers watchu care
She now herself gains slowly
She give worlds to do everything babe but cannot
That tiny has unfoled in the young mothers heart new
emotions: living responsibility requires strength tc
enable her to loving duty much
lydia L. Vegetable Compound.
The of the first child especially trying experience and
nature all the help get. happy healthy, mother
is delight herself and all WHO know her, and Mrs Inkm inedl
will build her nothing else
I'inkham especially requests mothers and wives
to mother, helper,
thousandse her help youit will cost you
Moth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Applications for furlough for the
usual quarterly exodus after pension
payment are being filed in the ad-
jutants Office. The treasurer's clerks
are hustling to get ready for payment,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. who has
been in the Dakotas and northern Wis
consin for ten days hunting and fishing
with II. r. Mccullough and Marvin
Hughitt. Jr-. passed through Chicago.
Thursday. on his way to Oyster Bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

The band concert. the last of the
season to be given by the Augusta
Band in this city. was given in our
village near the post Office. Thursday
evening. large and appreciative au-
dience gathered to enjoy the music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

General Chicoye of the feminist
forces. who was defeated at Petit
Goave, Aug. 8, and set fire to that town
before evacuating it. and who was sub
sequently arrested near Jacmel was
executed at Jacmel. Hayti, Wednes-
day Sept. 10. after having been tried
by a military tribunal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Sackville. N B., relatives received
word from Boston, Friday. that the
body of John c. Best, who was electro
cuted at Charlestown. Monday, would
not be sent to his home for burial. His
father had expected otherwise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Rev Chas. Harbutt will occupy the
pulpit mt the South Gardiner Congre-
gational church, Sunday, in exchange
with the pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

A recruit was assigned to Captain
McAdam's command, Friday, John G.
Chapman of Marblehead, Mass, late
of G. Co, LIST Mass. II. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Allie Thurlow of Skowhegan. was
calling on friends in town, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
GARDINER.

Mrs. Jessie Annis of Rumford Falls,
is visiting in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Chapel services. Sunday: Mass at
7.30 A. NJ. and sermon BY FIR. Nelli-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Verde Phillips will return to Woon-
socket, r. l., today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

~ Hear Thy Welcome Voice." l.. r.
"Abundantly Able to Save F. a. Il
"A Shelter in the Time Of storm" VI l. G.
II Need Thee Every Hour Hawks
The Star Spangled Banner, Holmes
''fenting on the Old Camp Ground
kittredge
Just Before the Battle, Mother Root
Abide with Ne Lyte
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

John Haley, late T. Co.. 18th Mass.
reported for readmission, Friday. Nj
Haley was discharged in 1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
Tho Hospital Sunday Concert.

The second concert of the season by the
Home Male Quartet will be given at the
hospital, Sunday evening at 6 o'clock
with the following program of old favor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

The South Gardiner boys played a
tie game of 3 TO at Richmond, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13
Saturday and Sunday Band Concerts

There will not Do many more opporttrli-
ties to listen to the beautiful Sunday az
ternoon open-air concerts by the Home
Band The program which Mr.. Theme
has arranged for today and tomorrow fol
lows:
Narch--"The Great Captain Scouton
Overture Hands on Deck. Suppe
Polka Francesca. Strong
baritone 500. Mr. Herrick.)
Grand Fantasia from Grown Diamonds. :"
Auber
Waltz" Special Reports, Czibulkd
Grand Fantasia-"Frow Dawn to Twl-
light in Il City" Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-13

Two motor cars are now car w NAM.
sengers between Bulawayo ana ing -
ing districts.