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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19
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True, YOU are in a miserable condition
you are weak, pallid and nervous. You can
not sleep at night, nor enjoy your waking
hours; vet why lose heart Get at the
druggists bottle of Burdock Blood Bitters
They will restore you to health and peace of
mind auglsdSwlw2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

Hay FEVER. One and one half bottles of
Ely's Cream Balm entirely cured me of Hay
Fever OF ten years standing. Have had no
trace OF 1t for two years.-ALBERrA. PERRY,
Smithboro, \. Y, Price so cents.
Hay FEVER. was severely afflicted with
hay Fever for % years. tried Ely's Cream
Balm, and the effect was marvellous 1t is a
perfect csre.-WN T. CARR, Presbyterian
Pastor, Elizabeth, \. Y. Price 80 cents.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

The democratic organs beat all the
other papers in printing the Cleveland
scandal. and seem bound to keep up their
record in printing the falsehoods about
Mr. Blaine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

Es~Quantity and Quality. In the Dia-
mond Dyes more colorIng is given than in
any known dyes, and they give faster and
more brilliant colors. Zoe. at all druggists
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, VT
Sample Card. 80 colors, and book of direc-
tons for &c. stamp. augl9+eodSwIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

The first published allusion to the
Cleveland scandal, so far as is known,
was in the Rochester Union of July 23d.
The Union is the leading democratic
paper in western New York, and was
then edited by Mr. Purcell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

Dear Brother Returning home | find
your letter of tine 1T inst You ask me
substantially two questions: |. Will YOU
give me over your your official signature
your estimate of Rev George Ball, ID. D., as
a christian gentleman and brother? 9.
What is his standing among you As relig-
iOus body
You should understand that have been
intimately acquainted with DR. Ball for near
~ forty years. We first met as students in
our eastern Free Baptist Theological Sem
mary This school is now a department in
this college. At the time | speak of it was
located at Whitestown, \. Y. Though
widely separated in our offices of work, we
have been often together, and we have often
exchanged letters
On the basis, then, of this long and close
relation | will answer your first question by
saying that | esteem no man higher as a
Christian gentleman and brother than DR..
Ball, What he tells one he knows to be true
must be taken as truth, or there is no truth
among men, 1t is not to be thought of that
he would knowingly wrong any man.
He is man of excellent ability. of much
learning, and of kind heart. He is con-
scientlous to a fault, if such a thing be pos
sible, and he has the courage of his convic-
tons.
Ga the same basis will answer YOUR sec
ond question by saying that DIR Balls stand
ing in the Free Baptist denomination is such
as a man of his high Christian character must
necessarily possess. He is known and loved
in all the churches. This college gave him
his high degree by unanimous vote of its
trustees. will only add that Garfield was
his pupil for time at Chester. Ohio, Acade-
my-an academy once of our denomnational
schools. How dearly the great and dead
President loved him, there are many that
know. Very truly,
Q. B. CHENEY.
President Bates College
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AIIaEs.'. s's.s STANDARD s.'s: /!
BLAINE { LOGAN!
ID :s u. CszF.g., ID: !s.a:r; Civil
Bail. d 1884,

SURE To BE TIE GREATEST AND HOTTEST
EVER KNOWN IN THIS WORLD. The THUND-
INTERPRETATIONS WILL SHAKE THE CONTI-
NENT FOR MONTHS, AND WILL BE FELT
FROM POLE 70 POLE. SONS OF AMBITION,
FREEMEN OF AMERICA. GO FORTH AND
PUT OUT YOUR PENT-UP ENERGIES TO ME
PURPOSE. THE STRUGGLE Is UPON Us. THE
CAMPAIGN Is OPENED. no FOR THE GREAT
ARENA. HOT FOR THE TREMENDOUS CLASH
AND CONTEST OF 1854 AWAKE, PUT FORTH
YOUR STRENGTH 4 GOLDEN HARVEST FOR
EVERY WORKER
All meet with grand success, for at this business
no special qualifications required TO start tn
golden stream. He who is in situation 10 do
and fails give this matter attention, is
less indoent, 10 attend to and look out for his
vital interests, and does not deserve success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

HERBERT VI. HEATH ESQ, will speak at
Albion, "Wednesday evening, Aug 70.
China Village, - Thursday evening, Aug. p.
North Nassalhoro. Friday evening, Aug. y.
Clinton, saturday evening, Aug p.
East fittston, Monday evening, Aug. p.
West Gardiner, - TUESDAY evening, Aug. ~.
Monmouth. -wednesday eveniug, Aug. q.
Oakland, Thursday evening, Avg. :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

MIR. Blaine's prompt action in prosecut-
ing the base libeler of the indianapolis
Journal meets the unanimous approval of
his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19
BLAINE AND Robe y
HALE and BOUTELLE.
I'M AROOSTOOK


The Maine Central Railroad announce Special
Excursion from points west Of Bangor. by regular
trains of the 18TH including night trains arriving In
speclal train Wednesday August eth. at 500 A. ~
0ron0 90; OldtOwn, go; Lincoln, 7i5; VIM,
sO7; Mattnwamkeags.7, Kingman. s.a5, Danforth,
go. vanceboro, 1920, arriving at Houton Tor dla-
neT. ~
The following low rates for the round trip Will be
in effect
Houlton. Presque Is!e
From Portland, Brunswick,
Bath and Lewiston, s7W $500
Augusta, BOD 5'Oo
Waterville, b2o 40
Bangor. f~ o.oo
other stations in proportion.
Tickets good for Il return until September 10th.
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Mr.. Cleveland was very expensive
hangmau to his county according to the
exhibit being maize of his charges while
serving in that capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

The warm season has just commenced
and those who have returned home from
the seaside wish they had remained there
LONGER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

II will cure you-it will convince you-it
will be your stay during life Only try it.
Jadwin's Pine Tar Syrup For sale bv
Allen & Co. apr7+SwIm
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Excursion every Tuesday, and Friday. Fare from
Augusta. Hallowel and Gardiner OIL, Richmond 75c. =,
Bath soc.
Days down-Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and
Saturdays.
Days up-Mondays. Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays.
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rs reported that Certain democratic
pohtlcian last week said he "could not
vote for man who wore a number nine
teen shirt collar and number six hat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." l5c.
Quick complete cure. Hard or soft corns,
warts. bunions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

HON SETH t.. MlLLtkEN will speak at
litchdeld Plains. -rhursda afternoon, Aug. y.
Romc,--Fridsy afternoon, Aug 20,
Weeks Mills-Saturday afternoon, Aug. 30.
non. I. X. SIMONroN viii speak at
Observation-Disclosures Aug, y.
Readtield- Tuesday. Aug. NJ.
Fayette-w c,ineSday, Aug q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

Agents-Augusta, W. J. Tuck; HallOwell, T.. X
Lewis, Gardiner, q. NJ Blanchard; Richmond, J. +
Robinson, Bath, g. e. Greenleaf.
iu2Odtf y. h. GLAZIER Treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

HON. EUGENE HALE will speak at
waterville, - Thursday. Aug. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

GEN wM II. GtBSON Of Ohio. will speak at
Litchhcld Plains. Thursday afternoon, Aug, D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

This week the State will be alive with
republican meetings, some of which will
be attended by large multitudes OF people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

HON. WILLIAM I. FRYE will speak at
Gardner, Thursday, Aug. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

The republican mass meeting at Strong
in celebration of the birth of the republic
can party will take place to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19

HON WARNER MILLER of New York will
speak at
litchfcid Plains. - Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2s.
Rome,-friday afternoon, Aug ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19
A Few Reasons Why the Augusta, Main,
Edition Will Outsen All Others
Ten to One.

lst. Because ii is the authentic edition published
from Augusta. the home of Blaine, and has had the
advantage OF the most complete knowledge OF his
whole life.
I'd. Because Mr.. Blaine and his friends co-operat.
ed with the author and publishers in order that TIE
work might be most complete and correct in sill
particulars.
Sd Because Col Conwell is better fitted tor writ
ing such volume than any other man in America
all his earnestness, knowledge, and ability will be
found in the volume
4th. b cause in its manufacture il is the largest,
best, and handsomest book ever published for the
price that is sold for. Let think of work
ing for any other edition never do for dollar
what you just well receive $1,000 for; YOU
sell ten books of the Augusta edition where you
would hardly sell one of any other.
5th. Because our volume is pictorial biography
and illustrates the most interesting scenes In the
life of the candidate. Our volume is splendidly
Illustrated
9TH Because the author has visited the scenes
Of the early life OF the distinguished statesman and is
familiar with the of the boy and youth, from
the statements of those still living there, who knew
him them this is an intensely interesting portion of
the volume.
TERRITORY.
In campaign business il is best that every agent be
limitations whatever. But the country is so vast
that agents will not conflict even where the best
canvass is made.
New Beginners
One and all, who take agencies and actively work
for the authentic Augusta Edition of the Life of
Hon. james Il. Blaine. will close the campaign with
handsome sum in profits. Start At once and you
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Read all about our FREE OUTFIT above. Better
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supplies in such manner to take all possible ad
vantage of the market; often have s3o 900 worth
of paper and other stock on and.
We located here 10 the extreme East. but " est
and South feights and express charges cost practi
cally the same they would rom New York or
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day longer. We commenced here in 3 small way
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the great advantage OF better class of help, at
lower wages, than could be secured in the great
cities, and here make a saving of thousands of
dollars monthly. Therefore, no other Publishing
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they listen to those who say they can expectations
will not he fnIfllAd
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non. j. {. BURROUGHS of Michigan. will
speak AT
sWinthrop. Friday evening, Aug. ~.
Hauwell, - Tuesday evening, Sept ?.
Gardiner, Friday evening, sept. 5.
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PROPOSALS.
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL BUILDING,
HALLOWELL.

Sealed proposals will be received until O'Clock P.
NJ, Thursday, August 2lst for labor and materials
required in the erection aud completion Of the foun-
daton and basement of an Industrial School build
ing to be built at HailOwell, Ne.
Plans and specifications can be seen on and after
August l4th., at the office of +. f. Lewis Architect,
81 IL Water ST.. Gardiner. Me- All bids must be ad-
dressed bids for Industrial School Building Foun.
dation" and addressed to Z. Rowe Hallowsii, We /,
of whom any further information be obtained,
or Of the architect. Plans for the supersiructure
will be read. about September 4th.
The Committee reserve the right to reject any or
all bids.
SIDNEY PFRHAM,i
l. VI. n. STEVENS, Building
H. X. BAKER,
Z. POWELL, Committee
CHAS. l.. NASH,
August 3. lisa. augi2df
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Postomce address
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plete outfit by return mail and will be all ready to
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Now Is the time for the cream of the harvest
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Remember, the authentic Augusta edition. bv Col
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Baby Carriages

just received splendid assortment Of Carriages
Wagons, Carts, Wheelbarrows and Doll Carriages
Croquet Base Balls and Bats
A large assortment of Fishing Tackle and Rods,
Fly Hooks, Trout Baskets, Reels and Bait Boxes
large assortment of Fancy Goods of all kinds.
large assortment Of Foreign and Domestic
Fruits.
Confectionery Of all kinds.
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AprOINIMENTS

hAPrDs INVITED.
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Speaking will Commence at Q P. M.
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FARES Round trip from Augusta TO BOothbay
$l5J. Hallowell $l40, Gardiner .25, Richmond $f
Bath 75c.
Single tickets from Augusta, Hallowell and Gardi-
Rer 81. Richmond Use, Bath soc.
Fare to Fort Popham same as to Boothbay.
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HON. SETH L.. MlLLlkEN,
win address the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19
The Rev. DIR. Ball.
WHAT President CHENEY OF BATES COL
LEGE, SAYS OF HIN.

OF the Rev. DIR. Ball. whom the Democrat
ic press are now charactcrzng as a liar,
drunkard and political hummer because he
dared to tell the truth about Gov. Cleveland,
President Cheney of Bates College thus
speaks in a letter to a friend who asked him
concerning Mr. Rails character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-19
gEyyEsc ! su1iEsAy STEAMBOAT CO.
Boothbay, the Islands, and
Fort Popham.
The new and fast steamer
I 8 L A N DER'
CAPT. BENZ. W. BAKER.

Will run from the Kennebec River to Boothbay and
the Islands, connecting with steamer "Percy "" at
Bath for Fort Popham, during the season of 1884
commencing June 2lst rs follows:
Tuesdays, leave Augusta at A. NJ, Hallowell
6.l5, Gardiner, 6.45, Richmond, 7.45, Bath, 900.
Returning leave BOOthbay at 30 Z. NJ, Bath,
3.45, Richmond, 4.i5.
Wednesdays, leave Augusta at 1915 A. NJ, Hal
lowell, 100, Gardiner, $780, Richmond. 1870, Bath.
lis p. NJ.
Thursdays, leave Boothbay at 800 A. NJ, Bath,
Els. Richmond. $50.
fridays, same Tuesdays.
Saturdays. leave Augusta at | Z. NJ, Hallowell
LIS, Gardiner, l45. Richmond, 2.i5. Bath 4.
Mondays, leave Boothbay at 900, Bath, s, Rich
mOnd y.
Standard time.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
TIE GUv'NoR.

TEE GUVN0R.
One of the most successful plays ever brought
out at the Boston Museum was "The Guv'nor," in
which Mr.. George w. Wilson, that sterling
comedian, made an instant and pronounced hit in
the character of the old deaf boat builder. This
comedy will be presented by the Museum company
at Portland Theatre tonight, and it is safe to say
the house will be crowded Sol Smith Russell will
assume the character of old Butterscotch, the re-
tired confectioner and MIR. Charles Barron that of
Suffering Freddy. The other parts have all been
well east and an evening of mirth may be expected
NOTES.
The company from the Peoples Theatre takes the
road this week and the Hibernican will fill the
Portland house.
In the stockbridge course Miss Kate Field will
deliver her remarkable lecture at City Hall, Thurs
day evening, on "MormOnism and the Mormons."
The last 'orignal" Hungarian band recently ap-
peared in New York. and consists of party of 13
instrumentalists, forming part of the band of the
Duke of Lichteosten's hussars. In addition to the
ordinary stringed instruments, they also use an 4
fat and fat clarinet and a cymbalo-an instru-
ment bearing a strong resemblance to a large sized
either and performed on with padded sticks. They
will appear in the Stockbridge course,
Mile. Nevada was interviewed by a Boston re-
porter who said: IL mast tell you about dinner
that was given to me in New York the second week
of my arrival. There were some 90 ladies and
gentlemen present, among them number of prem
inent persons in the artistic world, was presented
to a charming woman called Mrs. Raymond, who
seemed to take the most kindly interest in me- and
next whom sat at dinner. In the course OF our
conversation that ensued, this lady and myself
spoke of my career, past and present. aud OBJ
served that whatever l accomplished wished to do
in the few years to come. l have always said l
wished to attain all the possible in my oper
attic career but that gained want to retire while
am still considered artist of ability These
views / expressed to Mrs. Raymond, and followed
up my remarks by declaring that had always ad-
mired Annie Louise Cary, who hSo retired from her
profession while still in the height OF her fame.
The lady smiled most audibly-and all the people
around me SMILED, and moment afterward one Of
the ladies told me had been talking to no lsss a
person than Annie Louise Cary, who was now Mrs
Raymond. Everyone laughed at me- of course, and
it was thought big joke, but it made Mrs Ray
mond and me very good friends, and have seen q
great deal or her since then"
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-29
BosToN's FIRE BUG.
The Third Furniture Factory kurned
withiu Week.

Boston, Dec "a Watermsn's mill on Med
ford street, Charlestown district, was totally
burned at an early hour this morning, The
building which was of wood was $50 by 80 feet,
four stories in height and was divided into
three sections for the manufacture of furnl.
ture The southerly section was occupied by
+. w. Lyman, manufacturer OF extension
tables, and the northetly section by Clark ~
Buckley, manufacturers of chamber furniture
while the middle section was unoccupied. The
nre origlnsted in this middle section, and this
fact leads to belief that the fire was of incen-
diary origin. The building which was owned
by A. w. Waterman, was an old structure and
burned rapidly while the wharfing upon which
1t stood was so dangerous that the firemen
could not work to good advantage. Three
alarms were sounded in quick succession, and
as the flame Illuminated the whole heavens.
Large crowds were attracted to thst locality.
The aoighboring hills and housetopa we're black
With spectators and to them the hfs preseuted
3 amagnifcent spectacle. The first alarm waa
given shortly before one o'clock, and within
nall an hour the entire roof had fallen and the
names had spread to large lumber shed in
the rear of the building which was filled with
a large quantity of valuable mahogany lum-
Der, and this was also destroyed But little
could be done toward saving the burning build
ing, and the firemen's efforts were principally
9lrecied to the protection OF adjacent property.
Harrison, Beard Il Co.'S furniture factory was
In imminent danger, but was saved without
damage. Lyman's factory contained d large
stock of manufactured goods, and his loss is
estimated as follows: On stock, $25 900; ma
Ghinery, $4,000; insured for $4,000. Clark
q Bnckley's losses are as followsi On manu-.
factured stock, $4,000; furniture patterns
etc, $25 600; insurance, about $40 u08; Water
mans loss on building is about $30, ,000 in
sured for 200 or $4,000. The fire was finally
gotten under control about 5 O'Clock. This Is
the third large furniture factory burned in this
vicinity within week.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-29
A WASTED LIFE.
A Man Once Wealthy aud InaaentlRl Dies
on the Gardiner Psor Farm.

s. L. Plummer, who at one time was one Of
the richest citizens of Gardiner and brilliant
lawyer, died at the Gard liner poor farm Friday
night of cancer in the mouth. His father was
a wealthy farmer and land owner. By hard,
stern labor and close economy, he amassed
large property. He educated his son at Har-
ward College from which he was graduated
with honor and high standing in his class.
The young man studied law with one OF the
most eminent practitioners in Boston and was
admitted to the bar. He possessed unusual tai
ent.
He was brilliant in conversation, was .
ready and sharp debater and his culture was
thorough. He established an Office in one OF
the suburbs Of Boston. His father gave him
library worth $5,OOO He acquired q good
practice. In the whirligig of time he was
elected to the Massachusetts, Senate and an
"HOn." was prefxed to his name.
He became one OF the prominent and most
promising young men in the Commonwealth.
Bye-and-bye his father died and left him S60,-
COO
This completely upset the young man. He
was in such haste to get and spend HIS money
that he left his office without stopping to lock
the door, and abandoned his library aud fur
iture to whomsoever might come. His credi-
tors sold his books and sold them to pay his old
detts.
He set u2 grand establishment In Gardiner
and lived the most glittering life on the Ken
bee. He had horses, carriages, dogs and SER
wants. He rolled in luxury. His voice was
potent in society and politics. His fortune
was invested chiefly in real estate. He was
soon obliged to mortage some OF his property.
1t seemed as il he could not waste his riches
rapidly enough. He gambled and drank heav-
lily. When the mortgages became due he paid
no attention to them aud they were forsclosed.
One by one, his houses, blocks and lots
slipped recklessly out of his hands. He pur-
sued the same mad course. Night after night
he allowed himself to be Aeeced by gamblers;
and day after day he stupefied his senses with
liquor. At length, the old homestead was sold
under the hammer. The few resources that
remained speedily melted away. His old
friends torsook him. His wife died and his
two sons lett the scene of their fathers ruin
and disgrace.
For years subsequent he drifted about town
picking up a precsrious existence, nobody
knew how. .sHe slept frequently on the wharves
aud in sheds and outbuildiugs Of all sorts. A
year ago he was sent to the poor farm where
he died.