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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Ferry Established Across Sebasticook at Wins.
low. Regular inspection Of Jail.

The county commissioners We're IN
session. yesterday. at their rooms at
the court house. Among other things
which were settled We're the establish
ment of ferry across the Sebasticook
at WinslOw connecting that village
with Waterville. This was made nee
essary by the carrying away of the
bridge In the recent freshet. The COM
rlissioners after considering the petit
ton appointed Ruel W. Pitts as ferry
man. They also defined the rates as
follows: Single persons. cents; single
team, 10 cents; single team over and
back the same day, Is cents; double
team. Is cents: double team over and
back the same day, rs cents: single
team that goes every day, each way. 5
cents: double team that goes every
day. eachsway. 10 cents. 1t was de-
cided that the ferry must be open from
6 o'clock A.. ii. until o'clock p. NJ
The commissioners made their reg
ular January visitation to the Jail.
They found everything there In first
class shape and when seen were highly
complimentary in their remarks in re-
gard to the management.
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was brave as lion and he outgen-
eraled the English at every point until
tinally he was hit by stray bullet and
then was easily captured. 80
a"At one time lie stripped British
prisoners of their Karki uniforms.
dressed his own men in them and
boldly marched upon the British
troops and slaughtered or captured
r,o-e than 1000. They thought his army
Of Beers was part Of their own and
allowed him to surround them before
they knew what was the matter.
And 50 when Scheppers was cap
.nred he was taken to Cape Town and
shot All his desperate work In the
field and in the trenches during
months Of hardship and strife cost
him his life at last.
1.-The war in South Africa IL BY no
means ended. The prolon&ation Of the
conflict is as certain as anything can
he. On October IL General Kitchener's
order Offering pardon to all citizens of
the Orange Free State and the Trans
vaal who would lay down their arms.
expired. Those who failed to avail
themselves of go doing are now re-
garded as rebels and when captured
are summarily shot. Regardless of
this fact, thousands have joined the
Free Staters and the Beers and are
lighting for those republics. 1t is
costing England at the present time
$500, 900 a week to support its great
army Of 27O,oo0 men now in South
Africa
president Kruger's SON accepted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04
FRANK z. JACKSON
In Arab Costume.

stone and brick. The galvanized iron
buildings are tipped to one side and
are full Of holes, having been per-
forated by the 100-pound shells which
the Beers sent into the town. You can
notice that the city has not yet fully
recovered from the effects Of one of
the greatest assaults in history. The
Be ere fought with desperation, just as
they are doing today, although now
they haven't SO many men in the field
Us they had when Kimberley was be-
ing attacked.
Two weeks before arrived at KIM
berry | MAS in Oudtshann, near where
Scheppers, a BOer leader, with an
army of troops numbering several,
was encamped in trenches. This
officer was one of the most prominent
in the Boer service and ranked with
De Wet-next to the latter being the
most desperate leader in South Africa.
TI,e Boer troops suffer from lack Of
supplies. No farmer in the country is
allowed to keep cows or sheep for fear
hey might fall into The hands Of the
army. The whole of the eastern and
western provinces are under martial
law. Military rule governs.
When ] was coming down from
Kimberly / learned that General
Scheppers had been captured by the
English. 1t was seen near Maetjes-
fontein where he was made a prisoner
by the eth Lancers. A battle was being
fought and Scheppers was wounded in
the leg. He was one of the finest
specimens of physical manhood l ever
saw. He was only "a years of age, tall
ard muscular. and was full Of deter
n,ination and courage. In battle he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04
AROUND THE WORLD.
Frank {. Jackson Tells Story of
Wanderings.
Eight Times He Has Journeyed Round
the World.
Knew Barney Bsrna,o. and is Acquainted With
Kruger. Rhodes and Kipling.

There's quite "A difference" said
Frank Z. Jackson, the noted world
traveller. yesterday, as he beamed
kindly upon the Journal man, pc
tween the atmosphere here at the
present time and what it was in KIM
berley, South Africa, when left there
less than two months ago. The ther-
mometer there was at no while here
today. it Is hanging around zero. And
yet, out there, the nights are cool and
one can sleep quite comfortably. In
fact, in all the tropical countries where
] have been this rule holds good.
The city of Kimberley was severely
damaged during the siege-the siege
which caused the whole world to
stand amazed. Many of the houses
are made of galvanized iron. though
there are IA number of buildings of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04
A SPANISH COUNT CURED OF La GRIPPE.

|AIEARLY everybody 10 having Ii
IN grippe again. 1t resembles some
- what in the beginning . severe
cold. A chill or cold spell is followed by
aching bones, sore throat, headache,
cough, and general weakness. It's course
may be quite slight or severe, but in
either case il nearly always leaves one
In miserable condition. re
Unless Peruna is taken 1t will be
weeks or months before person re-
gains his usual health. II the victim IL
fortunate enough to begin the use Of
Peruna at the commencement of the
attack the course Of the grip il innch
shortened, and the system Is left in q
natural state.
People who hsve had la grippe, but
are still suffering from the after-effects,
should not neglect to take Peruna, as II
will promptly restore them to health.
Henry Distin, the inventor and maker
Of all the band instruments Of the Henry
Distin Manufacturing Co., writes tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04

pardon under the order Of General
Kitchener but when his wife learned
he had done so, she fiercely attacked
him. He died in two weeks. The
Boer women are more bitter toward the
British than are the men. They hate
them with a fierce and abiding hate
that knows no change. They say to
their husbands. their fathers, their
sons and their sweethearts:
" Go; fight for independence and do
not return until it is Won
Race hatred is very bitter in South
Africa. Since 1856 it has grown steadily
The Dutch and the English will not live
in peace and unity-not in South Africa
anyway. There is only ono Engiishman
that ever lived who really heidi es-
TEEN and admiration of the South African
Dutch That is the late Mr.. Gladstone
You will see his picture in nearly every
home in the Transvaal and in the Orange
Free State He is their idol because
when he was premier of the English
government his efforts were directed
toward advancing their interests.
Pretoria and Johannesburg are beau.
tiful cities. The buildings are magnifi-
cent. / have never seen better ones any
where. The streets are wide and the pub
lie buildings ESPECIALLY are very fine, The
country was rich before the war began.
The gold mines, were paying big tribute
to the government and things were pros
porous. When President Kruger was
placed in power he was comparatively
poor, His salary was $500 a year. Yet
they say he is now very rich
4. -. IL
the Dutch are fighting for home. for
country, for liberty and for independence
This Is wrong idea. There Is far more
liberty in Cape Colony than there is In
the Transvaal or the Orange Free State.
81 have been in Africa several times
and have. met the leading men of the
country in q social as well as q business
way. knew Barney Barnato and played
many a game OF billiards with him
When he committed suicide in the harbor
of Funchal. Madeira. few years ago.
happened to be there. He was insane
caused by big slump in mining property
in Johannesburg, In which he lost mil
lions OF dollars. He was said to have
been the richest man In the world, his
wealth being estimated at $50, 900 oOVs. He
was on board a steamer bound for home.
Before the vessel sailed he was walking
on deck with his brother-in-law, Soiey
Jewell. who had him by the arm He
asked Jewell the time OF day. In order
to reach his watch Jewell loosened his
hold upon his arm and. with leap,
Barnato was overheard. The water must
have filed his clothes and buoyed him
up. for he fioated for some time. In fact.
the third officer Of the steamer, a man
named Griffin jumped into the sea and
reached him, but he was drowned. He
could not be brought to life. His estate
Continued on page 6.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04
Hard Colds

Hard colds nearly always
lead to something serious.
They ruin into chronic broc-
chitis, pneumonia, consump-
ton. Doctors know this.
That's why they so generally
approve Of Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. They tell Us they
cannot prescribe anything
that cures coughs so quickly.
savers Cherry Pcctoral cured my
daughter Of a very bad cough after we
had tried about everything else without
relief. "-E. B. Davis, Providence, r. !.
15e.see., Sisc. &c. AYERco. Lowell. Nan.
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began with bottle the first week in
March and it certainly did me a great
deal Of good. / was so well satisfied
| that I purchased another bottle and fol-
lowed the directions, and can say that IL
has cured me."-Henry Distin.
A large per cent Of those who are
afflicted with this epidemic, instead OF
getting well as they ought to, will have
chronic catarrh as the result. This il
almost invariably the case unless Pc
runa is taken as soon as possible after
the grip begins.
Every one who has observed the effect
OF Peruna during the last three epiden-
les OF Ia grippe positively knows that
this remedy viii cure it permanently.
The fact is, however, that great mud
titude of people will not take Perzna,
and a foundation for chronic catarrh
will be laid.
Even in cases where chronic cataS.h
has affected the lungs, and the early
stages of catarrhal consumption have
been developed, Peruna can be relied
upon as a prompt and lasting cure. L.
grippe and catarrh are at present the
two great enemies of lie in the land.
Peruna is a cure for either.
1fyou do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruaa.
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving .
full statement Of your case and he WA
be pleased to give you hin valuable i'd
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President a
The Hartman Sanitaxium, Columbus, @.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04

The annual reunion Of the students
Of the Shaw Business College will be
held, this, evening. at the college. at
which a large number OF the students
and their friends will be present. A
reception will be held from $50 to 8
o'clock. followed from to by a musi-
cal and literary program. after which
dancing will be the order These oc-
casions have always been OF the great
est enjoyment to all who attended and
this evening will prove 10 exception to
the rule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04
THE MCKINLEY MEMORIAL FUND.
The Popular Subscription to Date Stands
S249.75.

The subscriptions to the Mckinley
fund which are being collected through
the journal stands at s24S.75, contribut.
cd by the following persons:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04
AcARD.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on 80 cent bottle
Of Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar IL Il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee Scent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
F. X Courtemancbe, c. K. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Pharmacy,
John Coughlin, Augusta
Jackson Bros. Chas- Ward e Co,
]. c. Hoilehan, c. H. Beane.
octiSd&w8mo Gardner.
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following I r o 10
III South Ninth
street, Philadel-
phia, Pa:
+" ] had 9 bad at
tack Of Ia grippe
] a 5 { December
which las { @ d
more than three
m o n t h $, and
W h l c Ii left me
with catarrh, and
8 9 v e r al OF my
frien q g advised
L. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-04

L. J. Croker, Augusta.
Miss Addie Wright. Augusta.
c. W. Richards, Augusta.
Il. V. Page, Augusta.
F. l.. Fogg. Augusta.
j. Clair Minot, Augusta.
J. NJ. Peters, Randolph.
Seldom Conner, Augusta.
Lewis Selbing, Augusta.
Miss Addic Johnson, Augusta
c. B. Burleigh. Augusta.
J. Z. Brainerd. East winthrop.
Willis II. Wing, Manchester.
f. c. Burrows, Vassalboro.
Hurleigh Martin. Augusta.
F. NJ. Hayes & Son. Augusta.
W. s. Baldwin, Augusta.
J. Y. Lane. Augusta
\. c. Clark. Augusta.
Rose Wadswcrth. Augusta.
Matte Wadsworth. Augusta.
j. NJ. Cross. Augusta.
G. c. Elms, Mexico.
4 friend, Augusta
Orice Cakes, Togus.
Allen Partridge, Augusta.
Norman McKinnon, Augusta.
G. J. Higgins. Hallow ell.
s A. Miller Manchester.
Ada F. Miller, Manchester
Chas. S. Pope. Manchester.
Harris {. True. Manchester.
l.. II. Hammond, Manchester.
f. y. Albee, Manchester.
\. w. Hawkes., Manchester.
Edgar NJ. Lenfest, Manchester.
James +. Collins, Manchester.
A. NJ Bowman, Manchester
II. E. Bowditch, Augusta
G. w. Jones. Augusta.
Donald Q. Burleigh, Augusta.
A friend, Augusta.
c. {. Libby, East Pittston.
Augustus Hopkins, Gardiner.
Heath Post, No. s, G. A. r., Gar
diner.
". r. Berry, Gardiner.
j.. ". Morrell, Gardiner.
O. .. Libby, Gardiner.
J. NJ. Larrabee, Gardiner.
\. c. Page, Gardiner.
Geo. E. Hathaway. Gardiner.
s. s. Davis, Gardiner.
Oscar McCausland. Gardiner.
Chas. l.. Wadsworth, Gardiner.
Lewis =. TueI, Gardiner.
Arthur II. Lander, Gardiner.
". S. Ames, Gardiner.
c. A. Became. Gardiner.
Andrew J. Hooker Gardiner.
Mrs. w. NJ. Springer. Gardiner.
John r. Carson. Augusta.
Chas. T. Penney, Augusta.
DR.. F. G.. kinsman, Augusta.
James A. Blanchard, Augusta.
Master Edwin Burleigh, Augusta.
Mrs. f. c. Dudley Augusta.
Judge II. K. Baker. Hallowell.
William Williamson, Augusta
+. J. Brown, Augusta.
George Daniel Haskell. Augusta.
Z. E. Davis. Augusta
s. j. Chadbourna Augusta.
Roland A. Scribner. Augusta.
J. e. Alexander, Augusta
a. D. Russell. Augusta. /.
r. Keefe. Augusta. A
Anna L. I.add. Augusta
e. c. harrington. Augusta.
l.. r. Carleton. Augusta
G. F.-Giddings, Augusta. y
J. NJ. Libby. Augusta
a. 3. Perkins, Augusta.
Cash. Augusta.
NJ. ". Wiswell. Augusta.
.. W. Emery, Augusta
Sidney W. Perkins. Augusta.
Rena i. Winslow, Augusta
w. H. Toilette. Augusta
s. ". Carr. Augusta.
s. w. Matthews. Augusta.
". S, Purinton. Augusta.
Eva L. Shorey. Augusta
B. c. Friend, Augusta
Edw. Wiggin. Augusta.
Chas. w. Curtis, Augusta.
o. i. Stone, Augusta.
D. W. Pettingill. Augusta.
a. G. Young. Augusta. 4
F. C. Manley, Augusta.
W. G. BoothDy, Augusta
NJ " r. Chase. Augusta.
Leslie G. Cornish, Augusta.
Treby Johnson, Augusta
John ". Chase. augusta.
K Granite Natl Bank. Augusta.
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Election and Installation.

3ssTha Artisans Canadiens Francois
seiected officers and installed them at
the meeting. Thursday evening. The
installation was in the hands OF Dep
uty High President Divide Cote. assist
ed BY Cyranus Conner and George La
Plante. After the installation the So
ciety enjoyed a social hour. Rev. A.
A. Hamel addressed the members anu
h.s speech. which was of about 10 min
,,tes duration, was responded to by Dr.
a. O. Boulay in behalf Of the organ
ration.
The following is the complete list OF
officers: Chaplain. Rev. A A. Hamei'
president, Gideon Matthew; LIST vice
president, Alfred Patnaude; I'd wee
president. William Bonneau; recordins
secretary and treasurer, Joseph POM
eleau; ist orderley, p. o. Carpenter
"a orderley. Joseph Gandreau; directors
Onnizime Breton, James Rousseau. 1oh''
Raprist Cassista. Francis LeClafr' cen
sors. DR.. A. 0. Boulay. Irene Lem,euS'
r Michaud: physician. DR.. A.. Q. b'u-
lay: delegates to High Council LII. a.
O. Roulay. Divide Cote.
4
Ice boating on Cobbosseecontee iak-
is fine, say those who have been tnerc
The lake is entirely frozen over aua
as smooth as glass. Many OF the ies
boats were out. Yesterday.
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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs. S. G. Tooker returned from the east
Tuesday.
L.eota camp, r. n. of A.. will give dancing
party this evening in. the lodge parlors, Ncollet
avenue and Eighth street.
Mrs. Clarence W.. Rawitzer will entertain the
tntre Nous club ut cards this afternoon at
her home, 2644 Girard avenue S.
Minneapolis chapter, No. 8. O. f. s., will give
9 card party Monday evening at the home Of
DR.. Haines, 1909 Portland avenue
The Why-Not Cinch Club met Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. viii wavidson. $40
Chicago avenue. Mines. Shilling, Clarke and
Pabst won prizes. 5'7
The Baron Hrsch camp, No, '2s, W. O. W.,
will give its sixth annual ball Sunday evening in
HOlc0mbs hall. 43 Fourth street s. for the
benefit of sick member.
The Missionary Twig band Of Stewart Me-
mortal Presbyterian church will have a bazaar
this evening at the home Of Miss Autlie Wood
ward, 3O47 First avenue s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar NJ. Hoover spent Thanks
giving in Muscatinc. Iowa. They will be Sun
day guests of MIR. and Mrs. W. W. Rcdield and
Will return to their home in Little Falls, Mimi,
early in the week. =
Minneapolis people at New York hotels are as
follows: Barthold 0. 3. Bachman: Continental,
=. f.. Hickey: Alberts!&D.> Swedlund Murray
Hill, Mrs H. T. Jaffrays Holland, A. W. Morri-
son, E. X. Wilkinson. r. No. -
The Smart Set gave dancing party last eve
ming in Miss alueller's hall. Miss Bugbee played
a program of eighteen number and Miss Maude
Smith and J. Green led the grand march. Miss
Laura Button was mistress of ceremonies. Frappe
was served. The members assisted in re-
ceiving by their mothers. About fifty couples
were present -, ~t.,.: ..E'tS.-:.
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A ThanksaIvina Reception.

The Y. VIC. A. and Y: NJ c. A. enter
tanned several hundred, guests at the Y.
NJ C. A. building on Tenth street last
evening in honor Of Thanksgiving. A de-
lightful musical program was given. The
guests were, received by Messrs. and
Mines. Arthur Stevens, s. S. Staring,
Misses Belle" Jeffrey, Mabel Jameson,
Hickman Chadbourn, Messrs. II. P. God
dard and II. L. Murray. Misses Ellen
Douglas and Idella Bachman presided at
the chocolate table and they were assisted
by Misses Stickney, Blanche Stong, Car
penter, Sara Dow, Irene Dean, Ze1ning,
Sutherland, Dana, Hanson and Fernald
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-28
THINGS WORTH KNOWING
Bits Of Scrapbook Wisdom on Vari-
GUS Household Topics.

Benzoin, or benjamin, as it was formerly
called, is a fragrant juice obtained from a
resinous gum. The tincture is obtained
by maceratin;g the gum benzoin in alcohol
for several days. A few drops of the
simple tincture, say about one teaspoon
full, added to pint Of rose water or elder
flower water, makes an excellent skin tom
ic and preventive of wrinkles.
Any one who suffers from tired eyes may
be glad to try a remedy accidentally dis
covered by a foreign author, which con-
sists OF a simple method Of restoring the
vision to freshness. Turning from an t1n-
finished manuscript one night with weary
eyes, his glance fell upon some scraps of
colored silk that his wife had been sew
ing for patchwork. These gay colors
had q peculiar attraction for his wearied
optics. On resuming his work after gaz-
ing on them for several minutes, he found
his eyes quite fresh After several exper-
inents he surrounded his inkstand with
brilliantly colored striped silk material
that his eyes must rest on every time he
dips his pen into the ink. This brings in
slant relief. a.z
For boys bedroom use blue and white
barred ginghan, not the even check, but
the narrow lines that cross, leaving a small
square Of white in center; it laundries
beautifully and gives a pleasing sense of
freshness to ar,room. Make spread for
bed with wide ruff1es around sides and
end. Have narrow ruftles on front edge
of curtains and make a window seat by
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-28

home OF the brides parents, 2731 IRE
I mo l leilue Pa, Rex Irying P. JGznsoH
read tAe service. Mr.. and Mrs. HendryX
are residing for the present ats3116 Hen
nepin avenue. }aes- 49,
the marriage Of Miss Ida Belle seba,
daughter Of Mr.. aud Mrs, William Seba,
and Seth W. Strickland B. took place
Wednesday evening at the home of the
pfloes parents on Seventeenth avenue s.
A small group of guests witnessed the
service, which was read by Rev. G. j.
Iannar. Miss Nellie Shaw sang "Oh
Promise Me- and Miss Nettie Hanson
p mi:s tne Lohengrin" bridal chorus
MISS Clara Strickland and Miss Martha
Seba We're bridesmaids and little Dagna
Hallquist and Marion Opsahl acted as
mower girl and ring bearer. Clyde Seba
was best man. ~ The bride entered with
her father. She wore white French lawn
trimmed with insertion and lace and car
rled shower bouquet. An informal re-
ceptlon followed the service. Miss Alice
Eoei presided at the frappe table and
dining room. Mr.. and Mrs. Strickland
left on the evening train for their new
nome IN New Auburn, MINI. Mrs. Strick-
lands travelling gown was of blue broad
cloth with hat to match.
Miss Anna Katherine Svobodny and
Joseph Flick were married Tuesday NOR
ming in St.. Elizabeth's church. Eighth
street and Fifteenth avenue S. Rev.
Francis Krashovsky read the service
Miss Lillian Svobodny was maid of honor
and wore white and carried pink roses.
The bride was in white also and her
flowers were white roses. Robert Flick
was best man. A reception was held
after the service at the home Of the bride
on TWenty-second avenue S. Mr.. and
Mrs. Flick will receive after Dec. 1 at
1412 Fourth street N.
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Tomato Sauce-My family are fond of
tomato sauce with pork chops, says con-
tributor to Good Housekeeping, and when
in a hurry, instead of making the sauce.
use part Of a can of tomato soup. Any
OF the good brands will do, and may be
thickened if desired. Cook the chops fiji
teen minutes on each side, heat the soup
and pour over them, then set in the oven.
with the door open, for ten minutes. This
process f1avors the meat nicely. 90.
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Directors Of Maternity HOSPITAL,

The annual meeting of the board Of di-
rectors of Maternity hospital will be held
tomorrow morning at 1890 o'clock at the
hospital. Reports from the different COM
mittees will be presented, and three new
directors will be elected. After the bust
ness meeting the directors will be enter
tanned at luncheon by the matron.
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A Handel Evening.

The junior pupils of Miss Bertha Doeltz
had Handel program Wednesday evening
in Miss Doeltz studio in the Metropolitan
building. Essays and talks were given on
the life. influence and works Of the COM
poser, and they were interspersed with
illustrations On the piano. Miss Doeltz
gave a talk on tile sonata and it's forma-
ton and founder. A second program will
be given in December, when Mozart will
be studied in the same manner.