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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Dudes Marrow Escape.

Two youths. dressed without regard
to expense Cor fashion,, strolled Ut
broadway, one of them twirling a
heavy lancewood cane
Look OUT" cautioned mis- companion
you came near knocking off the Fa;
OF that man we just passed. Carry
your cane more carefully, or you'll get
into trouble
The cane twirler glanced back at the
man whose hat he had so narrowly
missed
Il wouldn't have cared if I had
Knocked it off," he Dragged. I'm
pretty good at sizing up man, and
that little fellow wouldn't have lasted
half round agains: me- Besides, from
the look of him, any fool could see he
wouldn't have sand enough to resent
it,
And they passed on. never dreaming
of the averted tragedy.
For the little fellow" was Tom
Sharkey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Sheriff Dunn's Wit.

A friend Of Tom Dunn tells the
following anecdote illustrative of the
ex-sheriff's pluck and ready wit:
Dunn and party of friends had been
spending half hour in an uptown cafe
few days ago, and paused at the door
for a moment on the way out.
AS they did so a man entered, slam
ming the door SO hard that a basket OF
champagne which stood on the edge OF
a shelf over the threshold was knocked
down by the impact
There was a general gasp, for Dunn
stood Immediately underneath.
The ex-sheriff was the only man in
the crowd who kept cool. He had seer
the basket start, and he caught il
neatly in mid-air. Then, turning to the
others, the basket still held over his
head, he observed calmly:
Boys. another second and the
drinks would have been on me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Among the Flowers.

Mr.. Lohgfellow was walking in his
garden one afternoon when a young
friend called. After bit of converse
ton Mr. Longfellow fell upon his knees
and searched the violet beds, as if he
had lost something quite valuab BILE.
Then he arose and examined the rose
bushes, pressing tenderly the petals OF
the fragrant flowers.
What have you lost, Mr. Longfel-
low?' asked the young man.
Mr.. LOngfellow, with tears in his
eyes. gazed on the bright, youthful face
of his companion, and said:
My dear young lady, you cannot aid
me. / am searching for my lost youth
ard l am sure it is hidden in some OF
these beautiful flowers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Admiral Cevera's Quiet Life.
Chicago News. J


The Madrid correspondent of the Ber-
lin Tageblatt contradicts the story Of
the poverty Of Admiral Cervera and his
neglect by Spain. According to the
writer the admiral is living in Puerto
Real. an ancient town near Cadiz,
where he is loved and respected by
ALL" He often goes over to the arsenal
at San Fernando, near by. where he
has many friends, and also to Cadiz
TO spend the day at the headquarters of
the captain general. His relations with
those politicians still at the helm, who
imposed on him the impossible task to
break out of Santiago. are naturally
rather cool. but he receives regularly
his vice-admirals half pay. which, with
his own private means, is sufficient for
his necessities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Every Auditing Foot.

Judge Werner Of the New York court
of appeals, tells the story. of tax col
lector in Scotland who levied a four
shilling tax upon a Scotch farmers
goat, says the New York Times. The
Scotchman protested and asked what
justification there was in the law for
this levy. The collector pulled out a
book and showed a provision relating
TO the taxes in which it was said that
there should be shilling tax for every
foot Astounding or abutting on the
premises
This goat has four feet, and as he is
Astounding and a-butting on your
premises all the while, 1 therefore
charge you four shillings, said the
collector sternly and conclusively
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Sarcasm That Failed.

He is such a little man-only years
old-yet he insists upon intruding his
presence and advice upon his elders
often to their intense annoyance.
II was only few days ago that his
mother and his Aunt Belle were dis,
cussing some household problem
something which an infant was moi
supposed to know anything about
Suddenly Cliff appeared on the scene
and in a moment was informing bott
of the feminine members of the family
just what the facts were.
'Oh! Wisdom, when did you arrive?'
exclaimed Aunt Belle, thinking thai
she might be able to "squelch'' thu
youngSter.
lust come dis mint replied tn,
mite, not in the least abashed by the
sarcasm. And Aunt Belle gave it VI
as a hopeless case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Interesting Dancing Statistics.
Chicago Journal.o

The distance travelled in dances has
been calculated by some statistical
mind. An, average waltz takes one
over about three-quarters of mile A
square dance, makes you cover about
half mile, while a rapid galop obliges
you 70 traverse just about one mile. 1t
will thus be seen that if girl with a
well-fiiled program dances from is to
20 dances in an evening the result is
really appalling. Say there are 12
waitzes-a fair average; this alone
makes nine miles. Three galops added
to this makes it IL miles, while from
three to five other dances. at half a
mile apiece. bring her close upon 10 or
10 miles. This is exclusive of the usual
promenade and extras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Lord Salisbury's Stoop.

or recent years Lord Salisbury's
stoop and his air of meditative abstrac-
ton have often been commented on.
but these have not been merely "old
age characteristics with him. The
Westminster Gazette recalls that, as
lar back as March. 1863, Mr.. w. White,
then principal doorkeeper Of the House
OF Commons. wrote as follows in a
weekly journal: I'VE suspect that Lord
Robert Cecifs habits are those of a
reciuse. and that he lovesthe retirement
OF the study. He is only SO years of
age, hut his pale face and STOPPING fig
ure seem to show that porting over
hooks is more congenial to his taste
than the sports OF the field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06

Several years ago a Boston newspa-
per reporter published supposed in
terview with Mr.. Twain. When Mark
Twain read it he was much amused, for
the reporter had characterized him
cleverly, expressing the peculiar quail
ties that distinguished the humorist.
Mr.. Twain answered through the same
paper, writing a supposed interview, re-
iating the impression the young re-
porter had made upon him, and at the
same time good-naturedly caricatured
that cnterprising young man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
THIS CHURCH LICENSE A FAKE.
The Best Man Forgot the License, and
the Preacher Did What Seemed Best.

II was one OF 1900 persons who wit
messed what we all thought was a we'd
ding in a fashionable church "a few
weeks ago." remarked a gentleman,
yesterday, and ii was evident from the
to tell. 1T was one of the principal
church weddings of May, and nearly
all society was gathered in that church.
The bride had been very popular in
New Orleans society, and the goorm
Was one OF the best known of the sue
cessful younger business nen in the
city. There was a matron of honor
several bridesmaids, flower bearers,
Sroomsmen and ushers, music and all
that sort of thing, and many people
went 10 the church simply to see the
frills that were to be put to the old
ceremony of giving and taking in mar
riase. The groOm's brother was his
best man. and he was as proud as was
his principal-until after the wedding.
No, he did not forget to pass the ring
to the bridegroom.
After the final VOWS We're exchanged
and the minister had pronounced the
young couple man and wife. we in the
front seats noticed the minister whis-
perins to the bridegroom. and the look
Of worry and annoyance that came
ever the face of the man who should
have been so happy. We wondered
What the mysterious whispering meant,
hut We We're not enlightened As the
minister turned away the groom gave
ram to the bride. the organ pealed out
Memberships joyous wedding march,
he or did
Gus. and a few of US later discovered
conversation between the minister and
bridegroom in the chancel
After pronouncing then. man and
wife, the minister whispered to the man
that in reality he and his bride We're
not married; that no license had been
obtained. and that the reason why the
minister had followed the ritual was
that no scandal might be created. The
BEST man had been intrusted with all
the commissions appertaining to the
wedding. and he had forgotten the most
important item of all. the marriage
license. The minister knew that at
that time of night there would be no
cnance to obtain the license without
lsRg delay. and he knew that the best
way to smooth over the matter was to
g on with his part of the program and
then tell the bridegroom that he was no
sridesroom, but only bridegroom to
De. The man in the case had made all
MS arrangements for wedding tour
west, and had bought the stateroom in
sleeper of that nights train and had
sought his tickets. He went TO his
aome that night, and the bride remain
ed ut hers.
Early the next morning the license
10 marry was obtained from the board
OF health, and the genuine marriage
ceremony was then performed at. the
Acme Of the brides parents and with ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
THE LATE JOHN BERGIN.
He Turned Up to Late to Keep His
Name from the Soldiers Monument.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.)

Among the soldiers graves in Wood
land cemetery which are strewn with
flowers each succeeding Decoration day
is that of John Bergin. Bergin was a
soldier in an Chic regiment, and ac-
cording to tile army reports he was kill
ed at the battle of Antietam. He was
left desperately wounded on the field
and was never seen or heard of there
| after by any of his companions.
His supposed remains were shipped
to Cleveland at the close of the war
and buried in Woodland cemetery, with
the usual military ceremonies. He had
no relatives in this city to mourn his
loss, but the faithful survivors of the
war, in their loving rounds of remem-
brance each Both of May, strewed with
impartial hands flowers on the grave of
the friendless soldier.
When, in the course of time, the great
soldiers and sailors monument was
erected in the public square, among the
names Of fallen heroes inscribed upon
the slabs of honor was that of John
tsergin. giving his regiment and the
date OF his death. This name has been
read by thousands who have admired
the artistic beauty and architect
grandeur of the monument, where
many reverent head has been bowed
before the names of the country's hon.
ored dead.
This same John Bergin. whose grave
is even now strewn with the lovely
flowers of May, lives and is happy on a
little farm about three miles out of
Rayennia. At the close of the battle
in which he was sa desperately wound
ed and left for dead Bergin managed to
crawl from the field, make his way to
kindly farmer, and after his wounds
had healed somewhat he made his way
North.
He was wounded in the leg and part
of his face was shot away. but he COM.
pletely recovered his health in spite of
all this. He never returned to Cleve-
land, but went to Ravenna, where
shortly afterwards ne married and set
tied down on the farm where he now
resides. He suffers an impedinent In
his speech on account of his wound,
and is of ? very retiring disposition.
He knows that his name is inscribed
among the slain in the soldiers monu-
ment. and he knows that his grave in
Woodland cemetery is each year strewn
with flowers, but he has always dread
ed to attract the notoriety which would
follow correction on his part of these
mistakes. He has large family and
is prosperous. and is inclined to regard
the matter Of his supposed death in the
light Of Joke. The matter is common
property in Ravenna, Where Mr. Ber-
gin is generally known and respected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Fine Sarcasm.


wv dSTluStOn starr
You, boy!" exclaimed the coIored
woman. what is you gwineter do wifi
dat watermillion
The urchin looked surprised for "A
moment, then grived and then scornful.
Placing his burden of sweetness on the
curbstone. he replied:
rs gwineter git can O vahnish an
Nahnish it den Use gwinter git a yhad
o red ribbon an tie aroun' it an hang
1t to de chandelier in de pahlar fob
ohnament SOS we kin look at it an
enjoy ourse'fa while ives eatin' hahd-
tack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Where He Missed It.
Chicago Reccrd-Herald.I

fChlcagO RecCrd-Hera1d.)
ALI he said, as they were explor-
ing among the rocks back of the hotel.
here is Lovers Lane Let's go
through
That deep place there, where it is
so dark, with the steep. rocky sides?'
Yes. Come on
I'm afraid you would kiss me if we
We're down there alone together"
No, honest"
We'll then we may as well remain
up here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Extracts from cynie's Dictionary.

tJohn Eliot in September Lippincott's. }
Crank--A person whose views are the
opposite of our own
Egotist-A- person who thinks as
much of himself as other people do of
themselves.
Hcnor-That which people talk about
when they want to get out of doing
something they don't want to do.
Socsety-That which we lay the blame
an when anything, goes wrong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06

witnesses save tie members OF her
family. The bridegroom, after consid-
cradle trouble got the dates OF his rail-
road tickets changed. but he lost the
SIS he had paid when he reserved the
stateroom in the sleeper from New Or
leans to Chicago The story only got
out to a Few persons VINO were at the
church for what they thought was the
wedding. and noticed in the papers
later the date of the marriage license
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
DeWey's Retort.

While Admiral Dewey was in COM
mand of the Asiatic squadron, he pur-
chased large quantity of much-nned-
ed coal without previously consulting
the navy department. When this be-
came known in Washington, an Off
cial sent him this curt dispatch:
why did YOU buy SO much coal?"
The admiral replied
bradford, Chief of Bureau of Equip
ment. Washington: To burn. Dewey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
His Early Promise.
Chicago Tribune.)

(Chicago Tribune.)
Does my boy" inquired the parent.
seem to have a natural bent in any
one direction
Yes. SIR said the teacher. .He
gives every indication of being cap
tain of industry some day. He gets the
other boys to do all his work for him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
A Little MISUNDERSTANDING.

tSeptember Lippincott's)
Young Mother-What will you charge
for photograph of our little boy?t
- Photographer-rn fee tiofrrs,.
but it will be considerably cheaper for
dozen.
Young Mother-A dozen! oh, no; we
cart wait so long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
How They Managed II.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
The Euzzards have succeeded at last
in getting their names into the news
papers,
How did they manage it?''
They arranged to have their chauf-
feur. arrested for fast driving"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
Feminine Amenities.
Chicago NeXS.l

rO,hicago NewS.)
Miss Thirtyodd-I want to give my
fiance q surprise on his birthday. Can't
you suggest something
Miss De Flypp-Well you might tell
him your age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06

a French pianist played for n hours ~
Gently Snd then went insane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
For Representatives to the Legislature

For Representatives 70 the Legislature
Thomas ]. Lynch Of Augusta
Fred w. Plaisted of Augusta
Cyrus w. Davis of Waterville
Fred Pooler of Waterville
Edwin P. Ladd of Gardiner
Albert E. Ellis of Winslow
Alvah p. Mosher Of China
Theodore E. Hardy Of Vassalboro
Nathan N. Hemenway of Chelsea
Benjamin H. Blake of Hallowell
Frank S. Collins of West Gardiner
Benjamin A. Marshall of Oakland
George F. Bowman of Sidney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
ELECTION NOTICE.
septs.4.e&s

City Of Augusta, IS. sep elsction
Notice Is hereby given that e0 heeri
warrants and lists of voters n .bs state
posted as the law requires io p,.v ar An Mon
day, Sept. 5. isn. Polls will open al al
O clock 4. Nj and win be CLOSED n = The
clock p. NJ The voting places Ward L
several Wards are as follows 4. Rar-
Capitol Hose house: Ward I1,o.,c.rf Hall.
State street; ward ! Cusnno ,c,,ho,ss;
house: Ward !. Ballard scaasSais ant
Ward 6, Schoolhouse, corner axilantic
East Chestnut streets; Ward re- I, g. Hos
Hose house; Ward 8, Pine
'noui ft.iEwIs.A. BuRLEtGH, ca e. 5I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06

Edwin C. Dudley Of Augusta
William H. Gannett Of Augusta
Dana P. Foster Of Waterville
A. Jolly of Waterville
Edgar E. Norton Of Gardiner
w. T. Reynolds of Winslow
w. J. Thompson of China
Bert f. Lamb of Randolph
Charles H. Watson of Chelsea
Joseph F. Bodwell of Hallowell
Reuben L. Snowe of West Gardiner
Morrison Libby of Oakland
Fred E. Blake Of Sidney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-06
For Representatives to the Legislature

Charles II. Clary Of Hallowell
Asa Edward Kelsey Of Winthrop
E. L. Lincoln of Wayne
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-15

New Orleans, Aug. 14-Liverpool ad-
vices were disappointing, but our mar
ket nevertheless, only opened point
lower, subsequently advanced 7@S
from the bottom on continued heavy
buying by Wall street. Near the close
values. eased off slightly, making the
net gain points on all months, -ex-
cept August, which was unchanged. A
large operator with big following,
who recently turned bullish, has been
disseminating unfavorable crop reports
in Europe claiming that the deteriora-
ton is chiefly in Texas. In addition to
this the heavy purchases of the past
few days have been principally alb
sorbed by the same interest, and it is
expected that the leader will soon be
out with very bullish report. An
ticipating the regular monthly bureau
report, which will be issued on Sept.
3, it is claimed that there is large
short interest in Liverpool, and every
endeavor is being made to create a
scare to cause general covering there
Weather conditions and private ad-
vices do not confirm any marked de-
terioration. 1t is admitted that the
usual August deterioration is taking
place, but that the outlook on the
whole is favorable. For the time be-
ing, it is hard to form any decided
opinion, yet weather conditions will
eventually regulate values.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-15
STOCKS AND BONDS.


New York, Aug. 14.-To-day's deal
ings in stocks were larger than those
of yesterday and there were more of
the usual market leaders that were
conspicuous in the trading. But the
market remained uneven and the spe-
cial features of strength did not have
news to explain them beyond the re-
ported activity of speculative pools.
The Gould stocks continued to be well
looked after, Texas and Pacific and
Missouri Pacific being very largely
traded in. but the leadership of the
market was assumed by Southern Pa
cific in which the dealings were more
than twice as great as in any other
stock.
The argument advanced for the rise
was that the market leader who has
made favorite of this stock for some
time past is about to embark from
foreign shores for home. Rock Island
was up 33s, and Louisville and Nash
vile advanced points on account of
the meeting of the directors to-day
and the expectation that some steps
might be taken towards completing the
transfer of the company to the new in
terests' in control. A number OF mi
nor railroad stocks available for pos
sible absorption were strong features.
The grangers and Pacifics generally
were affected in sympathy, but the
dealings were on a small scale. In the
industrial list Sugar made conspic-
uous upward movement without ex-
PLANTATION and the express stocks COM
tinued to move widely in spite of Of
fetal denials of reports of merger.
Amalgamated Copper, Peoples Gas
and Brooklyn Transit were conspicu-
ously heavy all day.
The brilliant nPOSDeptS for the cOun-
try's crops were the underlying infiu-
ence in the strength of Western rail-
road stocks. But the most important
development of the day was the
abundant supply of foreign exchange
bills which appeared in the market,
causing sharp break in rates and
removing all apprehension of further
gold exports for the present. Buying
of stocks here for London account
supplied some of this exchange and
the improved foreign demand for
wheat also made some exchange. But
the most important element in the
weakness of exchange was the in
creased offerings of loan bills. The
foreign demand for grain encouraged
the offerings also for simple borrow
ing purposes, based on the present at
tractive difference in the interest rates
here and abroad. The hardening of
discount bills in London to-day re-
iected the tendency of this process to
equaliZe rates.
The listing of a Russian government
bond on the New York Stock Exchange
marks a departure which II is hoped
will develop into a regular market for
foreign government securities. The
fact that the step was due to the in
itiative of the Russian authorities
themselves may be accepted as a rec
ognition OF the growing Importance OF
New York as a supply Of capital. The
bond market was dun but steady.
Total sales OF bonds par value. 81
$4,000. United States bonds unchang-
ed. rtr
Total sales Of stocks to-day were
$4,000 shares, including Atchison. a.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-15
Murphy & Co... Cotton Letter.

New York, Aug. lin the early
market to-day prices advanced a tri-
file on active buying, credited on the
main to a Wall street SPECTATOR who
has been a prominent figure of late,
and whose acrobatic performances is
a constant source of surprise to the
cotton world. The cotton belt to-day
was quite clear of moisture at the time
of the opening. Crop accounts were
as mixed as ever. and the changes
were noted generally of character to
lead to the belief that the crop is by
no means so good as supposed and
rapidly going back. Texas especially
comes in for many complaints and
opinion regarded that state has been
slowly changing of late. Nothing like
a bumper yield being now regarded as
probable. Immense purchases of Oc-
tober and January were made in the
first hour by a Southern firm supposed
to be covering. January was grabbed
during the forenoon by various brok-
es who took big blocks at times.
Greater inquiry from Eastern mills was
reported, but prices asked checked
business. Rains were indicated for the
Atlantic states and fair for Texas.
Port receipts. $500, last year 1,4O0.