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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
BEST. ASSERTS INNOCENCE.
Requests Rev. Mr. MeIIish to Be with
Him in Last Hours.

Salem. Mass. Aug. 12.-Rev. t. Murray
Mellish. the spiritual adviser of John T.
Best, who is to die in the electric chair
sometime during the week of Sept. Z, say )
that Best maintains composure that
marked him during the long trial in
March, 1901. He willingly talks on spirit
ual matters and is an interested listener.
He declares his innocence of the crime
of which he is convicted. The presence
of Mr.. Mellish has cheered him some
what Best has requested that Mr. Mel
lish be with him in his last days and the
clergyman has promised to do this. MI
Mellish will visit Best as often as posi-
bic while he remains in Salem ana VIII
then go to Charlestown to see him ana
attend him in his last hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
TO OBSERVE MANEUVRES.
Engineer Officers Detailed to Duty
Along the Coast.

Washington, Aug. l2.-The following or
ficers of the corps Of engineers have been
ordered to report to Maj Gen. MacAr.
thur for duty pertaining to the army and
navy maneuvres, and will be stationed at
the points designated:
Lieut.. Col. William S. Stanton. to New
port, r. l.; Maj. Daniel w. Lockwood, to
New London. CT; Maj. Charles F. Powell.
10 Fort H. G. Wright, New York; Mai.
William l.. Marshall, to Fort Terry. New
York; Maj. William L. Rossell, to New
London. ct; Maj. Solom w. Roessler. 20
Fort Niche, New York; Maj. George w.
Goethab, to Fort Adams, r. l.; Capt.
Harry Taylor. to Fort Greble, r. l.: Capt.
Charles II. Mckinstry, to Fort Mansfield,
r. T.; Capt. Edward Burr, to Fort Wetn-
Crcil r l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
THE KING Is BUSY.
Meets the New Minister and Lord
Mayer of London.

London, Aug. Fixing Edward held a
privy council at Buckingham palace, Mon
day, at which the newly appointed minis,
tiers We're sworn in. Later he officlated
The King gave an audience. Monday af-
ternoon, to Sir Joseph c. Dimsdale lord
mayor OF London. who presented the
citys coronation gift. S150-000. toward tns.
Kings hospital fund. The gift included
more than 10000 penny donations from the
poorest quarters of London.
Queen Alexandra presented war medals,
this afternoon, on the grounds of Devon
shire House to doctors, nurses ana otn-
ers in the imperial yeomanry hospital
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
THE EOER GENERALS
Will Be Well Entertained on Their
Visit to London.

London. Aug. 12.-The arrival, Saturday,
from South Africa. whence they sailed.
July 80 of Generals Botha, DeWet and
DcLarey, promises to be the occasion OF
another struggle between Boer and Bri-
ton. The colonial officers have made
special arrangements for the reception OF
the visiting Beers at Southampton. They
will be conducted on board the steamer
chartered for the use of the colonial pre-
mierS to witness the naval review. The
Boer leaders will spend Saturday night
will be received by King Edward on board
the royal yacht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

The biennial State convention of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians win be
held in Bangor, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, Sept. 16 and II, in the hall of Pc
nohscot Division, l. Mcclure building.
Main street, and preparations are now
being made by the local members of
the order. The Ladies' Auxiliary of
the a. O. H.. will hold its convention
there at the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
THE GRAND CIRCUIT.
Continued from page -

Naniwa, favorite in the 2-11 pace, won
the first heat and was then beaten by
Annie NJ. Belmont was a strong favor
tie in the 2.30 trot, but lacked stay
ing qualities, and Gertrude won out
in the four, fifth and sixth heats.
In this race Knox Gelatine Lady,
owned by C. D. Knox of Johnstown,
n. Y. had d hemorrhage in the third
heat, and it ended her racing days.
She recovered from the immediate eff
fects. but Mr.. Knox says he will never
start her again She was bred in the
purple, a daughter of Red Wilkes. and
a full sister of Volo Maid. MIR. Knox
will now use her for breeding pur-
poses. The summaries:
az PACE-PCRSE $300-THREE IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Three men entered the home. OF Dr. ,,i T.
"a. Stoneburner at Valparaiso. lnd-' VIZ sr
the servant girl was alone in the no tI,,
Monday, and after binding and gaggl,ss
the girl they placed her in the batn' ".
threatening her with death u sne ,hea
tempted to make an outcry. Iney IN Uni
set ieisurely about robbing the nous eso ia.
escaped with money. jewels ana nes0'~
Bile papers worth 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

The August term of the supreme
court commenced Tuesday. at Bangor.
The grand jury is now investigating
the 10 cases which are to be brought
before them by County Attorney Smith
Inc Jury will probably complete its
iabors, next Monday. and make its re-
port of indictments. Judge Wiswell
presides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
TO YOUNG LADIES.
From the Treasurer Of tho
Young Peoples Christian Tenn
perance Association, Elizabeth
Caine, Fond du Lac, Wis.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKMAM:-1 want to
tell you and all the young ladies of the
country, how grateful am to you for
all the benefits 1 have received from
using Lydia Il. Pinkham'S Vege-
table Compound. L suffered for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
Today's Concert PROGRAM.

Wednesdays concert:
March tHamiltonian" Hal,
Overture-"Pidue Dame Suppe
Waltz Caprice ignonette, Bardsley
Potpourri-"Vexations Luedeck.-
Sehottische-"The Honeysuckle and the
Bee. Penn
Grand Parade March-"The Kings Gren-
adlers, Iuedecke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Al Mcdonald, who has been passing
4 two weeks vacation in this city. left
Tuesday evening. for a few days visit
with friends in South Gardiner previ-
Gus to his return to his duties on the
Boston Globe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
Old Orchard Races Postponed.

Old Orchard, Me, Aug. flowing
to the wet condition of the track, due
to yesterdays heavy rain, today's open
ing of the New England circuit meet
ing was postponed until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

There is yet another valuable peacn
tree in town. whose owner VIII eiu'y
a good supply Of nice peaches. y
growing on the Warren Eastman piare
but 4 short distance from the Haley
Stock H'al M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Miss Laura Cobb very pleasantly en-
tertained a number of her friends at
dancing party in A. o. L. W. hall
Tuesday evening. Dancing was the
chief feature of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
SOUTH GARDINER.

Miss Ida Macintion is confined to he.
home by Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Bullock and
daughter of Dorchester. Mass, arrived
on the Kennebec, Tuesday. and will
pass two weeks at joe Emery's at the
lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Most of our residents took advantage
cf the fair weather, Sunday, by going
10 the campmeeting at Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mrs. Mary Hammond Of Lewiston
who has been stopping Ii few days WIN
her son, left for Gardiner. THURSDAY
en- visit to her daughter. Mrs. chas'
Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Boston. arrived. Sunday. on n visit to
their sister. Mrs. joseph Johrson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
GARDINER.

Mrs. w. G. Weston went to Show
| hogan, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Robert w. Perkins has returned from
a two weeks vacation at Monhegan
Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

EDWARD Mcbride, who has been for
.ne past three months on furlough to
f1ophihton, Mass, returned, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

The Rebekahs are planning a lawn
party to be held on the lawn of Mrs
Fred Williams, Brunswick avenue.
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Miss Amy Clarke returned to Bos.
ton. Tuesday, on the boat after a visit
with relatives in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

w F. Durham of the Richmond Rac
was a business visitor in Gardiner
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

William Atkins. who was taken win
sudden illness in Rumford Falls, IS
much better and has returned to his
nome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben McKenny's daugh-
ter Gladys has been very sick, but is
NOW much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mrs. Chas. Howard. who has been
visiting relatives in town, returned 10
her home in Paneor, last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mrs. Marques Miller and daughter.
Miss Gertrude, of Boston, are visiting
her sister-in-l law. Mrs. j. w. Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Miss Bertha Lewis returned Tues
day. from Nassalboro, where she has
been visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Frederick Snow, formerly of this
city but now Of Omaha, Neb, is visit.
ing Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Wallace Demmons sprained his knee
quite badly while playing ball last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Bradbury and
daughter Ina of Boston. are visiting her
sister. Mrs. Chas. Cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mrs ". 4. snow went to Boston or
the kennebec, Tuesday, on business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Fred Kfnniston and family of Bos.
ton are the guests of friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

James McLane arrived home, Tues
day, from a visit of couple of months
at FAN River. '''4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

James Vaughn is receiving a visit from
MS wife and daughter of SomeryilIe
| Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

G. w. Stevens and H. w. Hunt made
business trip to Richmond. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

DR. and Mrs. w. =. Gddings re-
turned, Tuesday evening, from Ocean
Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Miss Minnie Eldridge returned.
Tuesday evening, from visit at the
Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Miss Vergie Sawyer of South Gar
diner. passed Tuesday with Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

capt. Leroy Sias returned. Tuesday
| from visit of several weeks at Ros-
| ton. o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Miss Marion Swift returned. Tues
day, on the Gardiner from Capitol
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Watson Nicklos is laid up for few
days with 4 bad case of pleurisy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

D. X oliver returned from an ex-
tended Through to Boston, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
ON EVERY BOX OF THE GENUINE

day evening, from visit with relatives
in Kennebunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

~ +. Laverty reported for duty.
iuesoay' from an extended furlouch
to Intervale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Mrs. jerry Classy is confined to her
home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13
NATIONAL HOME.

Mrs. M. Tuttler of New York, is visit
ing her brother, b. w. Theme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

a severe frost is reported in northwest
ern portions OF Iowa. Damage to corn
in some sections mas been considerable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-13

Charles Houston arrived home. Tues
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26

"T suffered for several years with
headache brought on by nervous pros
tration. 1 was also afflicted with in
somnia. l would get up in the morn.
ing more weary than when l retired
and used to dread the approach OF
night. Peruna came into my home as
welcome guest, and within three
short months l was like another wom-
an. l have now enjoyed perfect health
for over a year, and those who have
suffered as did will know how happy
l am."-Mrs. i. L. Brown.
Mrs. Esther NJ. Miner, De Graft,
Ohio, writes:
81 was a terrible sufferer from fe-
male weakness and had the headache
continuously. 1 was not able to do my
homework for myself and husband.
l wrote you and described my condi-
ton as near as possible. You recon-
mended Peruna. I took four bottles
and was completely cured. I think
Peruna a wonderful medicine. Mrs,
Esther M. Miner.
Congressman Thad. NJ. Mahon, of
Chambersburg, Pa, writes:
"Itake pleasure In commencing yOul
Peruna as substantial tonic and a
good Cafarrh remedy. 1T M Mahon.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

1t is not the abundance of land,
but the thorough and sllillful cultiva-
ton of it, that fills the barn with
hay, the cribs with corn and the
kitchen with plenty.
The farmer with no inheritage but
health, with no riches but industry,
and no ambition but virtue is sole
king among men, and the only man
among kings.
No farmer ought to undertake to
cultivate more land than he can stock
and manage. 1t is better to till so
acres we'll than 100 in slovenly man
ner.
Industry, prudence and economy
are essential to insure success in any
business whatever. A regular system
is also indispensably necessary, and
in none. does this find more appro-
pirate lodging than in farming.
Be not above your profession, and
always consider it as tha best any
man can follow. Never shrink from
doing anything your business calls
you to do. The man who is above
his business will some day find his
business above him.-Cotton Plant
ers' Journal.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
ODDS AND ENDS.

The shortest people in Europe are
the Laplanders. The height Of the
men averages four feet eleven inches,
and the height of the women two
inches less.
Taking the census in Japan is very
original proceeding. Instead OF
counting the people they count the
houses, to each of which they allow
FIVE inhabitants.
The oldest piece of furniture extaE,
is probably the throne of Queen Hatsu
II is in the British museum. Queen
Hatsu reigned in the valley of the Nile
some 1000 years before the Christian
era.
The first book on sport ever printed
in the English language was a rhymed
treatise, called the "Boke of st. AL
bans"-its author being woman.
Dame Juliana Berners, It's second
edition was printed by Wynkyn de
Worde in 1896. A descendant of her
'emily, Lord Berners, was the trans.
iator of Froissart's chronicles.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
AK HANDLES AND AXES.

has no advantage over the one that is
perfectly straight. Most people pre-
fer the curved, because they are ac-
customed to its use. AS a rule the
straight handle is more durable. The
size of the handle depends upon the
muscular development of the user. If
it is too small it will cramp the fingers,
and if too large it will lame the hands
and wrist.
If one will examine the end of
piece of wood he will see that it is
made of layers, each layer represent.
ing the growth of one year. Wood
splits much more easily along these
lines than across them, hence when Sc
lecting an ak handle, always choose
one in which the layers are parallel
with the line of force, as shown in
Fig. l. If they are at right angles.
as in Fig. 2, few days use will cause
the handle to split along the dotted
lines shown. The difference in quality
in this respect is so marked that many
dealers sort their handles and make
the price of one about double that OF
the other.
In hanging an AK considerable at
tention should be paid to the kind of
work which is to be done. For small
wood hang an ak pointing in, as shown
in Fig. 3. For very large trees hang
it squarely across, or at right angles
to the handle, and for splitting, es-
pecially block weed, hang it out ac-
cording to Fig. 4. This gives one a
chance to strike heavy blow, square
ly across the block, using the whole
bit of the ak, and without making a
tiresome bend of the back with every
blow. The relative position of the
blade and handle may be changed by
inserting a small wedge in the eye of
the AK, either above or below the han
die, as occasion may require.-Orange
Judd Farmer.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
Rroon Com in southwest.

Broom corn is cash CROP" and.
like other cash crops, has its favor
able and unfavorable features. It's
cultivation on very large scale is
seldom successful, but if properly
handled on a small scale, say from
is to 25 acres for the average farmer,
and especially on new land where the
variety of sure crops is limited, it
will prove to be as paying as almost
any crop that can be raised. Okla
homa has early seasons and can mar.
ket the brush early in the season,
when the highest price is usually
paid, and for that and other reasons
should easily become great source
of the nations supply of broom corn.
Farmers Review.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
A Nasty Prnctice.

A nasty practice is what the Chicago
Inter Ocean calls the FASTING of repeated
layers of wall paper, one upon another, thus
covering up the filth and germs of disease
that may be propagated in the very alb
sorbent and deeaying mass Of flour paste,
paper, animal glue, colors, etc.
They give opinions of eminent health Of
fcers and sanitarians, urging that such
practice should be stopped by legal enact
Imnent, and also take occasion to say that
these sanitarians recommend Alabastine
as a durable, pure and sanitary coating for
walls.
The Inter Ocean says: "This is a very
important question, and, as it costs notlI-
ing to avoid this danger, why take any
chances@
How much of the alarming spread of
smallpox and other diseases may be due to
unsanitary wall coverings?
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
A New French Fertilizer.

In France a fertilizer called "pou-
drette" is manufactured from night
soil. Though not very rich in the
clements of plant food, it has in
the past proved quite valuable Cor
use in gardens owing to its perfect
mechanical structure. It was made
by Tixing night soil with charcoal,
peat, tanbark, street cleanings, land
plastic and the lie In parts of
France and England night soil was
made into manure by being COM
posted with lime slaked in urine. In
shaking, about one-half as much
urine is used as lime (by weight.
The resultant slaked lime is dry
powder and may be mixed with night
soil successfully when the latter is
comparatively fresh. If fermenta
ton has begun much ammonia mi
trogen) will be driven of by the
lima.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
81 Want Everyone to Know How
Completely 1t Cures Indigestion.

From the Leeds Saturday Journal.
This shows the unselfsh disposition of Mr..
Hodge,of Orchard Grove, lppleden, New
ton Abbott, who, having been cured by
Vogeler's Compound, wishes every other
sufferer to know of the benefit he has re-
ceived from this marvellous remedy. He
telles his story as follows
Gentlemen-I find Vogeler's Compound
remedy above all others; for about this time
last year / was in thorough bad state of
health, and could hardly drag one leg after
the other. l had tried dozens Of remedies
advertised to cure Indigestion and all its
attendant evils, but was rapidly going from
bad to worse, when l had the good fortune
to be recommended to take Vogeler's Com
pound. / did so without much faith, and
am thankful to say it made new man of
me. I should like other people to know its
virtues and how completely it knocks ,un-
der the worst forms Of indigestion and dys-
pepsia-(Signed.) George H. Hodge.
Vogeler's Compound is the grandest rem
edy of the century for all stomach disorders
and liver and kidney troubles in both men
and women. 1t is sold in 25c. and Soc sizes
by all medicine dealers, and free sample
of liberal size will be sent to any address in
the country. 1t is made by the proprietors
of St. Jacobs Oil, Baltimore, from the for
mula of one Of the most eminent living ply
sicians.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
CHOOSING AK HANDLES.
IT'S a Little Thing in a Way, But one
Calling for Exercise for JudE-
ment Nevertheless.

When buying an ak handle always
select one that is made entirely from
the sap wood or the heart wood, but
never one that is made partly of each.
for it will split along the line of union
Handles made from sap wood are more
elastic and better for chopping, and
a man will not tire or get sore so
quickly when using one. Iprefer those
made from the heart wood for split
ting, although they are not SO durable.
The proper length and curve of the
handle depends upon the habit and
method otchopping of the user. With
a long handle man will strike much
harder blow, but with short handle
he will strike oftener, so there is prac-
tically no difference in the work ac-
complished.
The curve, too, depends upon the
habit of the user. A curved handle
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-26
MISS ALICE ROOSEVELT.

She has blue eyes.
She is an excellent horsewoman.
Her hair is light brown and wavy.
Her features are clear-cut and reg
ular.
She is said to be a typical American
girl.
She was IS years old on FEBRUARY II,
1902.
She is very fond of dogs, and has a
black and tan as her special pet.
Miss Roosevelt is gracefully slender
and little below the medium height.
She was born in New York city in a
roomy, oldfashioned house at West
Fifty-seventh street.