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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
WARL|KE SIGNS.
News from the Balkans Caus-
ing General Uneasiness.
Russia and Turkey Rapidly Nearing
Point Of Strained Relations.
AIbanians Attack Several Turkish
Towns-Heavy Fighting.

Vienna, March 31.-The news from
the Balkans is causing uneasiness in
official circles here. The situation is
considered to be graver than Few
weeks ago. Two particularly signifl-
cant reports were received, today Inc
first, that the Car had passed TO the
prince of Montenegro eight batteries OF
Quick firing small-calibre guns with
ammunition, and the second that Rus
sia has addressed another warning
message to Bulgaria.
Sofia March 31.-The Macedonian
committee announces that revolu-
tionary band of 81 men and the in
habitants Of the village Of Abalitche
near Istib. have been massacred by
Bashibazouks. The band, it is added,
was surrounded in the village. Artil-
lery was brought up and after 10 hours
fighting the village was completely raZ-
ed and burned and all the inhabitants
without distinction were massacred.
The Turkish losses are reported to nave
been even greater than those OF the
other side.
Belgrade. March 31.-According to
ropean Turkey on the river lbar, lnYtne
province of Prishtina, bands OF ALBA
mans have surrounded that town and
are demanding the removal of the Rus
sian consul.
st. Petersburg. March 31.-1t is stated
on good authority that after two hours
fighting the Turkish troops repulsed
the Albanian attack on MitrovitZa. The
Albanians lost heavily. Turkey has
sent e division of troops from the VIII
ayet of Alden, Asia Minor, to Albania.
The Russian ambassador at Constan-
tinople has been instructed to protest
to the Porte against the insubordina-
ton Of the Albanians.
The Russian consul also confirms the
report that a plot to destroy the Turk
ish military depOts at IStib, Macedonia,
with dynamite was recently discovered
and SAYS the railway and telegraph
lines have been cut and that Bulgarian
officers are joining the insurgent bands.
The inhabitants are compelled by
threats to support the insurgents. The
consul, however, considers that the
move is artificial and not really APP
proved by the bulk of the population,
and adds that the revolutionary COM
mittees are doing their utmost to ex-
cite the Mohammedans to engage in a
general humiliation of the Christians
with the object of securing the inter-
yention of the great powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
What would you do the next time you
have hard cold if you couldn't get Ayers
Cherry Pectoral? Think it over. Lou &C.:
STATE NEWS.
ANDROsCOGGIN.
MECHANIC FALLS.

Two cases of scarlet fever are reported
in Mechanic Falls. The family of Mr..
Francis Names, on the extreme outskirts
of the town. is in quarantine because of
the illness of his son, while a son of Fla
vius Shackfcrd of Poland. has the fever,
while in the family of Mr. Spiller as a
guest. Both cases are light, the children
being up around the house. Scattering
cases of scarlet fever have been reported
throughout the entire winter in various
parts of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
FRANKLIN.
EARMlNGION.

Capt. George Mel. Presson of the Hoyt
Cadets Go. X, n. G. s. NJ. announces
the following promotions: Ludger Mat
thieu to 1st Sergt.: Corp VIM. Slower to
sergeant; Musician Archie e. Roderick to
sergeant; Priyates Arthur +. Thompson,
John Daggett and Arthur Keith to cor
poralS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

The Eastern Maine Library Club
will hold a meeting in Bangor, April
3, at which Prof. H. M. Estabrook of
the University of Maine, will read a
paper on Maine Poets and Other Au-
tors and Prof. ]. s. Stevens also of
the university, will speak on Natural
Science"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
MINERS ENTOMBE0.
Terrible Explosion at San Douval, ILL.,
Fifteen Now Missing.

st. Louis, March 31.-A special from
San Douval ILL.,. says: A terrible ex-
plosion occurred. today, in the coal
mines. The authorities are yet unable
to tell the number of miners killed.
Six men have been taken out badly
burned. Fifteen men are still impris-
oned in the mine. 1t is regarded as
improbable that they will be rescued
alive. The mine is said to be on fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

]. C. Barclay, electrical engineer OF
the Western Union Telegraph Co, has
been appointed general manager OF
that company, entering upon the duties
of the newly created office. April !.
Mr.. Barclay has been in the employ oil
the telegraph company for the past 20
years, his first duties being those OF q
messenger boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

there being no insurance on the building
furniture. The fire is supposed TO have
started through Il defective chimney. A
support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
HORRIBLY AFFLICTED WITH BolLs.

I had q horrible
attack OF boi1s
that broke out all
over my body and
fr ON which I
could get no posi-
sible relief until
I b Q g an taking
your medicine,
and from my ex.
noe I can
safely say 8. 3. 8.
"a the heat hind
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Novelist Provost to Fight a Duel.

Paris, March 31-Marcel Provost and
the brother of Mile. Emma Touret will
fight duel with swiords, tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, March 31.--The follow
ings fourth-class postmaster was APP
pointed, today:
Maine-South Surrey, Rosie. A. Cog
gins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

Agitation Is on foot in Germany against
shipload OF Chinese coolies has arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

TINE most common phases Of summer
L catarrh are catarrh of the stomach
and bowels. Peruna is o specific for
summer catarrh.
Hon. Willis Brewer, Representative
in Congress from Alabama, writes the
following letter to DIR. Hartman:
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. G.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
Gentlemen-"I have used one bottle
of Peruna for lassitude, and take pleas
ure in recommending it to those who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
the BEST TONIC AND APPETIzER.

came a Victim OF impure. Waterv
blood. I ran down in appetite and
energy; was scarcely a Bile to get
about and had to stop OF and rest
occasionally. I took 9. 8. 8; and be-
thorough course became strong and
we'll.
I think 8. 8. 8. the best medicine T
ever used AZ an eppeti1er and gen.
eral tonic. j. q: SCOTT,
611 Railroad street, Aomos Ca
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A Good Beginning

blood good condition beginning season.
disease and
that make ones life veitable torment and misery.
Now is the time to begin the work cleansing building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

OiOOu duo StICuS luSuluS Tue Wcd x
places in your constitution. During the
cold winter months we are compelled
to live indoors and breathe the impure
air of badly ventilated rooms and Of
fees. We over-work and over-eat, and
get too little outdoor exercise, and our
systems become clogged with impure
ties and the blood hot-bed Of germs
and humors of every kind, and warm
weather is sure to bring a reaction,
and the poisonous matter in the blood
and system will break out in boils and
pustules or scaly eruptions and red,
disfguring bumps and pimples. Make
good beginning this season by taking
course of S. S. S. in time; it will not
only purify your blood and destroy the
germs and poisons, but promotehealthy
action of the Liver and Kidneys and
give you a good appetite at a time
when you need it most.
S. S. S. improves the digestion and
tones up the Stomach, and you are not
continually haunted by the fear of
indigestion every time you eat, or
troubled with dizziness, nervousness
and sleeplessness. There is no reason
to dread the coming of warm weather If
and the blood in u normal, healthy CO,
blood that invites disease germs, micr
bring on long train of spring and su
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01
TO Aid Nature

This health giveri is most speedy
in action and satisfactory in
results. There will be no bill.
ious attacks or sick-headaches
if you take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

Mr. John eng 81 Ave. Indianapolis Ind
Indianapolis College, t
believe that lowe fine health Peuna Constant
an adj OF specific for decided trial
and seemed an
ohn Neup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

purifier in the world.
Mrs. N. P. SMYTHERS,
Wytheville, We.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-01

need good remedy. Al tonic IL is en-.
cellent. In the short time have used
tilt has done me great deal of good."-.
Willis Brewer.
If you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use of Peruns,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus
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pAMARIScQIIA.

John Hull, Jr., who was taken insane a
short time ago and carried to the asylum
at Danvers, Mass, has suffered a further
affection. He has recently had a severe
shock of paralysis which rendered him
helpless and speechleSS.
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WiNsLoW's MILLS.

w. A. Vannah has begun work on the
new house which he is having built. on
the place below the church, where his
! house was burned about two years ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

A iask John Doe. no longer able to
work, ffiendless and forlorn. Went
forth ihto the highways n homeless
tramp, sclad in the tattered 2Xs:.-.s =, {
fro -; .fe Sllpi seeuo - theSSVuntry ne
had helped TO save. s'ls MS, Z
And In his wanderings he zane to a
little white cottage. AS he stood gaz-
ing at Its inviting porch sudden faint
ness came over him, and he reeled and
fell, striking his head heavily against
the gatepost.
When he recovered by his side stood
blue-eyed girl artlessly prattling to
him.
"Poor soldier man, did 1t hurt you
TO fall that way? I'm so sorry, cause
I love the brave soldiers. My grandpa
was soldier, but grandma says he
went to war and never came back. /
wish he'd come, cause grandma is so
lonesome and always cries when she
tells me about him."
The homeless veteran struggled to
his knees and gave one eager, mquir-
ing look at the form and features Of
the pretty little one before him.
what is your grandma's name, little
one?"
MARY Fairfax, and mammals name
! is Eta Fairfax Field, and mine is Ma
rietta Field. Isn't that lovely name?"
Yes, 1t u.s." said John Fairfax (John
Doe no longer, rising to his feet and
taking her by the hand. "Come on,
deary; let us go and find grandma and
mamma, and tell them that grandpa
has got home at last!"- Utica Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

the rough and unthinking, John Doe
submitted to it all with a patient for.
bearance that was pathetic to witness.
During the final day Of the terrible
battle of the Wilderness soldier,
whose cantcen he had just filed with
water, dropped dead in the act of rails
Ing 1t to his lips. The victim was Char
ley Grey, n young soldier who often
had befriended poor, stricken John
Doe when others were trying to tor
ment him.
And during the rest of tile battle
John Doe loaded and fired in frenzied
haste; sprang from tree to tree as the
line advanced or retreated; and fought
like hero till the sun went down.
Then throwing aside his musket, he
flung himself exhausted on the ground,
all the wrath and fire of battle gone
from him, and slept soundly till morn.
ing. Then he quietly resumed his place
as cook, water carrier and servitor in
general to Company II, of the til
Massachusetts, infantry.
Cook and water carrier he remained
to the end, and when Appomattox
came and the cannon ceased their
growing, John Doe was swept north
ward with the returning wave of SOL
diers.
And by some strange irony of fate
he was left stranded In Pennsylvania
village scarcely score of miles dis.
tant from the home from which he had
gone forth to do battle for his country.
His. once dark hair and beard were
now a silvery white, and that and the
hardships through which he had pass.
ed had made SO great an alteration in
his appearance that even IL anyone
who had known him as John Fairfax
had met him there was small probable
ity of his being recognized.
And here, within few hours of the
wife and daughter who mourned him
MS dead, the ex-water carrier and hero
of Company H lived and toiled for Is
years, a cheerless, lonely man, with
great, strange, indefnable longing for
something, be scarcely knew what.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

and a soldier. lie is now in his fifty.
third year. When n lad he was ap
pointed to West Point, from which
academy he was graduated in 1870
first in class Of fifty-eight. He be.
gan his career in the army as an ell.
gineer, was later astronomer and sur
veyor for the United States govern
ment. and assisted in running the
boundary line between this country and
the British possessions in the North.
west. Twenty-four years ago he was
sent by the Secretary of War to watch
the Turko-Russian conflict. His oh.
servations In that field are standard
works in army literature. In 1880 Ii,
entered the national guard as a major,
and four years later was elected col
onel of the First Brigade. When the
war with Spain broke out he was sent
to Cuba as colonel of the Sevanty-first
New York Volunteers. Elevation to
brigadier general followed, and he then
assumed command of the Third Diyis-
ion of the army in the Philippines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

and here I'll stay. If can't handle
gun let me drive one of the wagons,
or cook for the soldiers. or do any
thing TO help along. I've got to stay
with the boys. l wouldn't know where
to so If you turned me away" And So,
not beiuc-~-.s 10 o. .---.s-,,f HIN. John
noe rs allowed to remain with tho
arna R
III had been reported missing and
his Mime bad been dropped from W.
muster roll Of the Pennsylvania regi-
ment to which he belonged when he
went into the fight at Shiloh, and he
was now assigned to regiment from
another State.
The mind Of John Doe was of such
recent birth, SO unframed In the ways
of the world that its owner soon be-
came tile standing butt and Jest of the
camp. Subjected to constant ridicule,
sent on all sorts of foolish and impos-
sible errands. tormented and abused by
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

Plow your land early in spring, and
about the 9Th or 10th of May cross
break, harrow, lay your rows off IS
inches each way, put two kernels in n
place, cover lightly with shovel pillow,
and in four or five days put another
furrow on and drag off BE careful
not to touch the peanuts; cultivate as
level as possible with small pillow. You
can plow both ways; keep the vines
uncovered and let them grow as fast
us possible. When they go to bloom
Ing, never mind the bloom; just let it
alone, 1t doesn't have anything to do
with the peanut. Don't go to the trou-
| BILE that l have heard of to cover the
bloom up.
In the fall. before frost, when your
peanut vines look matured and you
know the nuts are matured, take n
No. 10 or 20 chilled plow. take the
wing off and you can plow them up
| without leaving too much dirt on vine.
Hun once or twice to the row; II your
| vines are small, once will do, but if
large you will find it best to run
twice. Take four-pronged pitchfork,
raise the vines up and shake the dirt
off. and let 1t back; shake them up in
the morning and stack in the after
noon. Now comes the particular part.
Get your stack poles about Z feet long,
small poles, sharpen each end, jab
1t in the ground good and firm and lay
some chunks. split pieces or anything
else that is handy around. 1t is hard
to stack them without molding or turn
ing black unless you understand it.
Pick the vine up by the root, let the
root pass the pole; every time you put
up vine, or vines, let the roots pass
the pole, and so on until the stack is
| finished. Take nice bunch Of grass
and cap your stack. When they have
stayed in stack four or five weeks
they are ready to pick and sack and
will keep In any quantity. = ]. w.
Reeves in the Globe-D emocrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
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RECORD COTTON AND GRAIN CROPS.
S17 CCORDNG
this
history the most prosperous in their lives 1t said to be es
the
half holdings
Will net
throughout
but the farm value prices which producer sells his
Final statsican
field agents.
of the United o us
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
HIS HOME COMING
|, FTER the great battle Of Shiloh


S7 FTER the great battle Of Shiloh
lA had been fought and won, for
many weeks that shattered
wreck Of what was once John Fairfax
fingered on the very threshold of death
in Southern hospital.
A bullet had plowed its way through
scalp and skull, and for n time the is
sue was uncertain; but finally the skill
and care of surgeons and nurse won
the day, and he who had once been
John Fairfax arose and went forth into
world of strangers
He knew no one. His own name
was gone from him. The past was
sealed. He knew that he must have
had a name and home, and friends;
but when he tried to recall them his
mind saw only blank wall.
John Fairfax, known as John Doe,
of Nowhere, the name by which a mer-
~ clerk had entered him on the hos
pital records, carried musket and KNAPP
: sack no longer. Physically he was in
capable Of that, or at least the army
surgeons SO considered him, and he
was told that he might so home.
"Home?" said he, simply. My home
is with the army. don't remember
ever being anywhere else than here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
A selr.Contained Croly,,

James O'Neill, the actor, tells of
meeting man who was indeed n
"host in himself" 1t was in the far
West. Mr.. O'Neill one day found him
self at a small station, where he would
have to wait several hours for another
train. A New York paper prints the
story:
Sort of dull place. the conductor
said to him, as he descended. "still,
you'll have company; the ticket agent,
the operator, the tlagman, the store
keeper, the postmaster. and the agent
of the accident insurance company are
all inside"
Mr.. O'Neill entered the station and
looked round. In the dim light he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
A WEATHER SONG,

Don't worry bout the weather; if the
breeze is BLOWN cold,
Inc world will yet have blossoms-jest
all your arms can hold!
An you'll wonder ut your grieyin' when
the blue sky is unrolled-
dearie!
Don't worry bout the weather; there
must still be sun an rain
To freshen up the flowers when they
want to bloom again!
The lesson O. the love O. God to all the
world is plain
Don't worry bout the deather. Oh, my
dearie!
Atlanta Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Maine Geographical Names.

Names rivers, lakes and mountains
have names that could not be forgotten.
These are some: Cupsuptac, Pohenne-
gamook, Sagadahoc, Chimmendcook,
Chimpasaoc, Chinquassabamtook, Ess-
quilsagook, Schoodlc, Umsaskis, Rlpo-
gems, Wassatoquoit. Matagomon, Pam
gokomook, Walla & os q Il e "a nook,
Moosetocmaguntic, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Wetokenebacool, Sysladobsis, NIillen-
kikuk, Cosbosecontic, Umbazookskus,
Damariscotta, Notch and Pemadu-
nook
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

could distinguish only red-hairet
man Mt a telegraph instrument.
where are the others?" the acto,
asked.
IS 9strlis = stlaat p, 3sntss La. ~
Why. the ticket agent the fagman
the postmaster and the rest"
The man grinned.
where are they2" Mr.. o'Nelll re
peated.
The red-haired man grinned again
I'm um; come in and join u.s." he an
swered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28


flying thing that is the
Troy N " and as the railroads refused
Sandy Hook specially mounted on double
boat This which four building has
Standing
story building there would of make
respectable chimney especially
man may easily inside it. More thousand powder
are USED to xpel the protece which weighs 2s7o
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Profit Con,cs sloM1x.

The profit from farming comes in
slowly, and several years may clapse
before the farmer is aware that his
farm pays. This is due to the fact
that fertility in the soil is cumulative,
the results of the first year being but
little apparently, though every year
thereafter the farm will increase in
productive capacity. The system of
farming practiced will also influence
the future of the farm. Where stock is
specially the results are nearly al
ways excellent. and rotation of crops
aids in giving a profit, but the largest
gain is when the farmer uses fertilizers
literally and gives his attention to the
preservation of the manure produced
ON the farm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

put a wire through eacl, hole and fas-
cen the wires in p9aee 10 theInost
whore you begin to weave. Then I'M
roll and stretch the bottom wires first,
the full length of the fence if straight.
and staple them in place to the other
end, or corner post. but not so tight as
to not let them slip. Draw them
straight and extend them beyond the
last end post some Is or 20 feet. Tas.
ten them to some kind Of heavy weight
that will slip on the ground as the
plckets are being woven in.-Cor. Farm
and Home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28

The d. n. Dunlap elevator at Fonta-
nellie was destroyed by fire. Loss Sl0,-
600; insured. The fire is supposed to
be of incendiary origin, ms some time
ago Mr.. Dunlap received some threaten
ing letters telling him that if he did not
leave certain amount of money i'll u
certain place the elevator would be burn
cd. There is no clue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28


butchering day.
The side pieces of
the fra M G are
made of 2x6x14.
the legs are 2x4x
10, and the roll A
is a round block Of
wood IS in c h e 8
homo with two
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
scandinavians Coming.

grants to the United States continues
to be the greatest In twenty years. The
hard times at home and the more strin-
gent laws for the CONSUMPTION of SOL
diers. together with the reported pros
perity in America, are responsible for
the universal movement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-28
Cheap Fencing Machine.

1t is not every farmer that has n
few rods Of picket fence to make that
feels himself able to buy fencing ma
chine. l designed the following plan,
and while 1t is not SO rapid as reg
ular machine, l think the work is bet
ter. 1t makes no short twists in the
wires which units them for use if the
pickets should in time rot, or one
should want to move the fence.
Cut piece Of plank for each pair of
wires, 7x11ax6 inch, us at a. Bore n
h-inch hole in each corner of one end;