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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
The New Postal Note

supply Of the new postal notes which are
to go into use Monday next, has been re-
ceiyed at the city post Office. The note is
printed with brown ink on the face and dark
green on the back, the paper being yellow,
and is cut a little wider and shorter
than an ordinary bank bill These
notes are designed to be used in
RENTING small sums of money throu gh
the mail instead of the money order from
which they differ in several particulars. The
money order is payable to certain persons
named in the advice or to his order, one en-
dorsement peing allowed and is sent at gov
eminent risk, it being guaranteed that pay
ment shall be made to payee named repaid
to the person who bought the order Should
the order be lost. by making application to
either the issuing or paying Office, duplicate
order can be obtained without expense to
the applicant The postal note, however, is
payable to the bearer and can be obtained by
anyone at the post office drawn upon, pro-
vided, that il be presented within three
months of the last day of the
month on which the note is issued,
at which time it becomes invalid. note
that has become invalid is duplicated by de-
livery of the original note to the Postmaster
and pay ment of an additional fee of three cents,
but lost note will not be duplicated for being
payable to the bearer no specified persons
can satisfactorily establish the fact ofhis own
ership in lost note which, if found at any
time, would be payable to the bearer. The note
promises to be one of the greatest conven-
fences that the post-ofiice department has
given the public, and is that will be APP
preciated bv the merchants aud publishers
who have been forced to accept remittances
made in postage stamps which they could not
use and were forced to sell at discount. Any
amount under five dollars can be sent at a
uniform fee of three cents, which is less than
the fee on money order of equal amount.
Only one of the Augusta papers printed
the statement in regard to the issue by the
City Marshal of an order forbidding the sale
OF liquor to uniformed members of the mill
tia, and we are now officially informed that
no such order was issued. We are very glad
hu.r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

ExMayor Vickery and Col J. Z. Badger
had rare sport at Fort Popham one day re-
Gently. In nine hours they shot 362 beach
birds, peeps and ring-n At one
time while advancing on the beach be
tween Fox Island and Morse river they
met band of sportsmen moving towards
them in front on the same beach. There a
grand sight met their gaze. As the parties
neared each other, and when few hundred
yards apart the birds which they had been
driving before them, congregated on the
beach between the sportsmen, to the number
of thousands. There is no better ground for
the sportsman on the whole Maine coast than
at the Fort. The shooting there will i'm
prove for the next month The yellow legs"
and plover are just beginning to show them
selves. The Ocean View House at the Fort
will be closed to-day. The Eureka House.
however, will be kept open through the month
of September
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeths If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mas. WISsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. Ii cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
fiammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHISG is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

The Colmans held their third reunion
Thursday, Aug 2Sth, at Grange Hall, River
side. Vassalboro, at which five generations
were represented. Relatives were present
from various towns and three different States.
The meeting was opened at about 10 A. NJ.
Choosing of officers for the ensuing year
resulted in the election of the former board
of officers with the exception of Secretary
and Assistant Secretary-Miss Edith !Iussey
Secretary; Mrs Luther Morrison, Assistant
Secretary; also the addition of the follow ing
committee on entertainment Mrs. II. J. Gill
bert of Minnesota, Mrs. John Donham of
Bath and Edward Lang, jr., of Portland
COLLATION. at IL o'clock. AT p. NJ. the
meeting was again called to order A short
history of ten generations, beginning with
Thomas Colman of England, who came to
this country in 1885. was read. Literary and
devotional exercises and social intercourse
made the hours pass pleasantly and profita-
bly, away. Adjourned at o'clock to meet
at the call of the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
GARDINER

Miss Alice Hanscom, of Cambridgeport,
is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Annie Blish arrived home Wednesday
on the Star of the East from two wears So
journ in Kansas.
The tide of summer travel is setting Bos-
forward. State rooms on the Star have to
be secured some time in advance.
The schools in the city will begin their fall
term next Monday. Several changes have
been made. Miss Carrie Clark has been
transferred from High sire to Lincoln street
Intermediate; Miss Lizzie PRAY from Spring
street Primary to High street intermediate,
and Miss Whitney has been elected to sue
coed Miss Pray on Spring street.
Our local sportsmen are polishing up their
guns with large expectations of woodcOcks
partridges and 9uails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

To-day the close time for partridge and
woodcock expires, and far and near the for
ssts and lowlands will resounI with the sharp
crack Of the shot gun. while the ranks of
these birds will be previously decimated.
Yesterday our local sportsmen were prepar-
ing for the shoot. The breech-loader was
put in trim. an abundant supply of amuni
nen provided and everything put in readiness.
Ex-Mayor Vickery and Col. }. F. Badger, who
VIII shoot woodcock exclusively, proceed
the Togus region, which is
said TO be teeming with the coveted birds.
Their dogs will be managed by the veteran
dog trainer Lewis of the Home, who has had
CANNES in training all summer. Joe" Col
cord, one of our most enthusiastic lovers of
nshing and cunning. will also be on the war
path. His tivori,e shooting ground is found
eack OF Hallo~ell. "Lote" Fish and Mr.. c.
u Iibbetts will strike the Manchester ''bush"
IN the forenoon, while in the afternoon they
VIII take turn in Belgrade. Many others
VIII also try their skill. All employ dogs,
winch are indispensable, if success is attained.
Trainer Lewis has had dozens of CANNES in
training for Augusta parties during the sum-
mer and to day the result of his work will be
made manifest. 1t is said that the ''grounds"
are swarming with woodcock and parties
ron the country report that many of
uem have been "started." At this
season the birds Turk around low
lands and msrshy spots. 1t is feared
mat the drowth will drive them to the sea.
coast Dry weather bakes their feeding
grounds and as they bore into the earth with
their bills for their living they must necessa.
riy md region where there is sufficient
moisture to soften the earth. About the last
VI September, woodcock retire to high
ground and are there found on land covered
s"n young growth of bushy nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
Called to Preach.

We feel called upon TO preach a few Cos
p facts facts that are worth knowing.
We want everybody to enjoy all that is pos
sible in this world. We want all those who
are suffering from rheumatism, neuralgia,
and all aches. sprains and pains to know tina,
Thomas's Electric Oil is an unfailing and
splendid cure. aug27t&wlw3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Quite important improvements are being
made at the Arsenal. The entire front wall
of the barracks, which had been badly hove
by the frost, is being taken down and re-
erected. A new cisteru is also being built at
the Majors headquarters, and will be con-
nected with the main reservoir by pipe to
conduct the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

One of the best things we have seen for
making coffee is the one minute coffee pot
which is being introduced in this section
bv Mr. H. Bcker of New York. His
headquarters are at Mr. James +. Fulier's
store. where his new departure in coffee max
ing can be seen in operation. The pots on
sale there. also the best of coffee.
aup23teod If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Es-r The American Express Co. transfer
money by telegraph between any of its 1000
agencies in New England. Middle and West
tern States, making delivery of same at local
addresses when requested. aug20feod2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Pain in the back which is often the sign of
kidney trouble, is cured by the great pain re-
lever, st. Jacobs Oil. few thorough ap-
plcations at night increase the circulation,
remove the pain, and give health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Regular preaching services have been re-
sumed as the NJ. +. church. The pastor will
conduct the services tomorrow morning at
10 80 o'clock. Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

have been using Swift's Specific Is S s.
and find it to be the best remedy of the kind
that have ever been able to get, and | have
tried them all.
JOHN FISCHER, Sd L. $. Cavalry.
spptl+lW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Ex-mayor Vickery's cottage at Ocean Point
was closed yesterday. His family proceeded
to Fort Popham where they will spend few
DAYS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Mr.. Henry G. Baker, express messenger on
the Boston and Bangor route, will take the
position of agent Of the American Express
CO., in this city, in place of Mr.. Atkins,
who goes out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

The stage drivers connected with the boat
are beginning to wear uniforms of blue with
brass buttons. The drivers on two stages
have adopted these suits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

The Augusta Water Co. are blasting the
ledge which forms the bed of the river below
the railroad bridge, for the purpose of laying
the pipe Of their waterworks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Quite a large party of Augusta people will
20 on the excursion to Aroostook county next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Eugene Taylor while handling ice yesterday
.tuck an ice pick into the calf of one leg
making a very serious and painful wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Secretary of State Joseph o. Smith, wife
and two children, are on tour through the
eastern part Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

EnterprisiDg local Agents wanted in this
town for an article that is sure to sell, live
druggists and grocers preferred. Address
Humiston Food Preservative Co., - Kilby
Street, Boston. july 24.&wIm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

The family of Superintendent Sanborn
Of the Hospital, are visiting in Standish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

MI. J. E. Pcva will show quite a number
of horses for Augusta parties, at the State
Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
AT LARGE.

The use of commercial fertilizers among
the farmers of this State is rapidly on the in
crease. Il. A. Gilbert, State Inspector of
Fertilizers, has, with assistants, sampled
eighteen different kinds this year. Seven OF
these kinds are manufactured in the State.
Mr. Gilbert says that as a rule the fertilizers
containing the largest quantities of available
nitrogen, phosphorie acid and potash are not
only of the highest commercial value. but as
it seems in practice, the most valuable agri-
culturally. If their use is based on actual
field results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

REMEMBER. Glenn's Sulphur Soap pre-
sents ali the advantages of sulphur baths at a
cheap rate.
ssIiiIrs Hair and Whisker Dye" 80 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Each day brings back summer tourists
from their vacation trips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Hon. C. A. Boutelle of Bangor was in the
city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Ladies who have used Wheat Bitters say
thew are wonderful in cases of nervous de-
bilty and other troubles of the SEX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

The city schools will commence the 18th
of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

The next meeting of the Executive Coun
I'll will occur Sept. 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Cen. C. P, Mattocks Of Portland was il
TOWN Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Crowded hotels indicate that the fall influx
II drummers has commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
While Absent

IN. c,ty during the summer months. parties
fro IL ~ the DAILY KENN BEG JOURNAL mailed
~ 80. for 4 week. any time beyond that, at the
~ ~ 20 cents month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Hon. Z. A. Gilbert of Turner will DC
agricultural editor of the Maine Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Business has been dull at the police court
for several days past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Grand Regatta !!
Lake Maranacook.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 4th, 1888.
Greatest Aquatic Event Ever
Witnessed in Maine.
Professional Single ScuIl Race.
Three Miles with Turn-s5oo to first, $500 to second
800 to third
The following famous oarsmen have entered and
will positively appear:
Edward Hanlan,
OF Toronto, Canada. Champion Sculler of the World
Geo. HoSmer,
Of Boston. The Lightning scuer.
John Teemer,
of Pittsburg, Penn. the Western Wonder.
Wallace Ross,
OF St. John, New Brunswick.
James H. Riley,
Of Saratoga Springs. New York.
Senior Amateur Race.
Prizcs-Gold Watch valued at $40 to first Silver
Watch, valued $40, TO second to be contested
for by the following well known amateur sculers:
JOHN BUCKLEY OF Portland,
WIN. O'C0NNELL of Portland
MARTIN GREELEY Portland
HUGH SWEENEY, Portland
And Messrs. CASEY, O'NEIL, j. MURPHY and
klLLIAN OF Boston,
Junior Amateur Race.
There will also be Junior Amateur Race with
suitable prizes. for which there will be large field
OF entries.
Indian Canoe Race.
There will be in canoes by several Oldtown
Indians.
Dancing all day in the Mammoth Pavilion. Music
by Chancier's Full Quadrille Band. The Bangor
Brass Band will furnish music for the Regatta.
For further particulars regarding fares, running ol
trains &c, see NJ. {. X. X time tables -
WINSHIP MCGLINCHI. Managers,
Portland Me.
If stormy postponed until first fair day.
aug22sttd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

The black cherry is ripe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
one DOLLAR EXCURSIONS!
Boothbay and the Islands,
NJ. @. R. r. and Eastern Steamboat Co.
Steamers from Bath,
Tuesdays 4 Fridays or Each Week,
Until further notice, beginning
FRIDAY, AUGUST Sd.

One Dollar for the round trip tickets good for the
day only. Five hours AT the islands, two and one
hall hours more than by any other route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

NOON EXPRESS BoAT.-On Mondays, We'd
tuesdays and Saturdays. Leave Bath at 1890, on ar
rival of train leaving Augusta 1905 Leaves Booth
bay for Bath at 1i.50 A. NJ; Mouse Id 1905. Arrive
at Bath As, making sure connection with the 30
train for Augusta.
SATURDAY Ev'G EXPRESS BOAT.-Leaves
Bath at 10 L. NJ. Returning, leaves Booth5ay Mon.
day morning ut 40, making sure connection with
200 A. NJ. train for Augusta.
aug3tu II. ". SwANToN, Treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Last fall George +. johnson sowed on the
shores of Lake Quante bacook and Tilden
Pond near Belfast one peck of wild rice from
Michigan. 1t has grown quite vigorously
the present season. Mr.. johnson proposes
to SOW more the coming fall. 1t is done in
the interest of sportsmen, the ducks love
to feed upon the rice. 10 the west some of
the best shooting is done in the wild rice
fields
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01

Train leaves Augusta nj 800 A. NJ; HaIlowell
CO.; Gardiner, l.; SO. Gardiner, 6.2:; Richmond
643, Bowdoinham, 100. CONNECTING at bath with
Eastern Steamboat CO.. steamers Tor Boothbay and
the Islands.
Returning, leave Boothbay at 3.i5 p. NJ; Ocean
Point, $40, Squirrel Island, S35; Mouse Island, LOO.
Making SURE connections al Bath with go p. NJ.
train for Augusta, arriving at 7.32.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
HANCOCK.

The annual encampment of the alumni o.
the Castine Normal School met this year, a.
it has for several years past. at Sherman
Point, Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-01
PENOBSCOT.

The Wing says the present has been an
average berry season. Raspberries were very
bountiful and the only trouble was to finl
pickers to get them. The dry weather
affected the biueberries and the crop has not
been large, although in some sections fairly
numerous. Blackberries are now coming in
and are as abundant as usual.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-11-08

other nation ever did, but, believe me,
you got The worth of it.
CAS- for your wealth, it was not your
colossal fortunes that interested me. [
can see great estates and sufficiently
/ enormous fortunes at home. ! should
be disposed to give wide berth to these
things, because millions Of dollars con-
fuse my mind and are irrelevant to my
tastes. But what / 90 rejoice to see,
what has filled me with delight, what
have Ionged to see, but Will never see
in England, is the condition of your
upper and lower middle classes. met
highly educated men, who would do
credit to any capital, diffused through
out the country, and, what is still more
delightful, [ saw tens of thousands OF
comfortable houses all lived i'll by the
owners.
81 am told that tka possession of
homes Is pretty g~ai; that your
farmers generally own tl.eir farms, your
gentlefoIk their houses and your arti-
sans their cottages The interest in
them that results from their being their
own homes is one that nothing else can
give. Think what solid satisfaction and
contentrnent this is in time of peace.
This is your great glory-your real hap
piness. Let me entreat you to keep if,
to guard it, never to let it go. Don't
be deIuded by the splendor followed by
discomfort and misery OF where a feudal
system prevails.
81 say this because certain English
periodicals are constantly advising you
that you would be 50 much better Oft
under monarchy, with entail and the
other patriarchal relations that we have
found so pleasant in Ireland. [ can't
help asking myself whenever L read
these things, Where did those people
go in America, what air did they breathe
and with whom did they consort?'
'Though [ feel deeply" said the
speaker in conclusion, 'the excellence
of the American system, it must not be
for a moment that [ am blind
to that Of my own country. Each IS the
complement of the other. Imitation in
either case would in my Judgment be
great mistake It is the simple truth
that, joined together as allies, England
and America would be absolutely ire
sistibIe in the world.
Il most earnestly hope that the pres
ent happy state of feeling will long con
tinue. l assure YOU that there is not in
any honest Englishman trace of grudg-
ing when he thinks of the magnifcence
Of your future. I hope no unscruplous |
30 malignant writer on either
side Of the water, will ever separate us"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-11-08

I..He's Gone to the Arms Of Abraham. or, ;4c
song during the war. 1t was immensely popular
for a season, thcmc!ody being that Of the Cout,I
ers of our songs this one has lon- since hcun for
gotten. \ newspaper correspondent says lac gives
the words for old acquaintance sakc-I
My true love is soldier in the army now to-
day,
It was the cruel war that made him have to go
away.
The draft" it was that took him and it was a
..heavy blow"
1t took him for a conscript, but he didn't want
togo.
cuonus-He's gone, he's gone, as mecl, as any
lamb
They took him. yes, they took him, to the arms
Of Abraham.
He tried 90 be exempted, a red head was his
plea;
1t was the same as being lame, in hollow tones,
said he.
The surgeon couldn't sect He said it wa
mo go"
But many say he might have passed, a green
back did he show.-CHoRUs.
Hes gone to be a soldier. with knapsack on
his back,
a fighting for the Union AID Hv1n' on hard
tack.
Oh how he looked like Christian in the "PiI-
grim's Progress shown.
With a buudlc on his shoulder, but with moth
in of his own.-CHoRUs.
Oh. should hemeet a rebel a pointing with his
gun,
I hope he may have courage to ''tako care Of
number one"
If 1 were him I'd offer the fellow but dram,
For what's the use of dyin', just for JEFF or
Abraham. Chorus.
Indeed, to bea soldier 1t is so very hard.
For when a fellow has his fun they poke him
on the guard
One day he shot a rooster, the captain thought
it wrong,
And So to punish him they made him picket all
night long.-CHoRUs.
haven't got a lover now. haven'tgot beau,
They took him as a raw recruit but mustered
him. I know.
but private, and not for war
inclined,
hard old nut to crack, a colonelyou
might tind.-CHoRUs.
.Iy true love is a soldier, upon the battle
ground.
md if he ever should be lost hope he may be
f he should fall fghtin' upon the battle
plain,
hope some other chap may come and pick
him, III, a,rgf7,