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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The masquerade at the rink last evening.
was IN manv respects very pleasant affair
IL drew paving audience and a very we'll
behaved one. One hundred and fifty reserv-
ed seats were sold and the rink was we'll filled.
The music was very good the number of
musicians being increased, but the selections
were time-worn and threadbare, having been
played many times. There were about fifty
persons IN costume on the floor, and TWENTY
I'VE more under cover" Following were
some Of the most striking costumes: Fawn,
Miss Emma Gtslin: Prince. Lester Aver
Jockey, Harry Walker; Snow, Kate and
Sadie McFadden; Sailor, George Craven of
Halloweii; fancy costume, L9ttie Mason :;
Chinaman. joe Campbell: Prince. George
Merrill; Night, Alma Davis; Kickapoo Ju-
Ian, Charley Whitney; Mephistophiles. Ed.
Dunton; Spanish bull fighter, E. G. Taylor;
Spanish page, W. a. SGiikey; Siberian.
Everett Call; Spanish Page. A. w Bailey :;
Corn Collins, e. Knight; fat boy, Frank
Libby. During the intervals between the
music a number Of the skaters spent their
time rolling about on the floor and other un-
graceful performances. All unmarked at 0
O'Clock, after which those not in costume
were allowed on the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
WINTHROP.
How the Republicans of pond Town"
Accept the sauatiOn.-A Boston Herald
Man Ate, the Post OMce.-pemocratic
Celebration Gossip.

The republicans here, in common with the
republicans throughout the country. after
election. waited with the most intense
anxiety for the result of the official count in
New York. After it was known certainly
that Blaine lacked few hundred votes of
carving New York, aud thus toled of an
election, we accepted the situation az grace
fully as possible under the circumstances
Renegade republicans seem to be the most
iubilant. The feelings of ali true republicans
seem to be voiced in the expression of
business man. thus, "If the poor democrats
can stand it, we can" Defeat with honor is
far better than victory with dishonor.
Civil service reform it is said will receive
great consideration from the great reform
administration of Grover Cleveland; perhaps
it will; one thing is certain, the democratic
party Of Winthrop don't think so The Bos-
ton Herald don't think so. as will appear from
the following: Winthrop has had many good
postmasters in the past; the present incum-
bent is competent and gives general satisfac
ton; vet il is fact that petition is in cir
culaton asking President Cleveland to
appoint a former attachee of the Boston
Herald to the position; and this early
applicant for post-ofice honors and emoia
ultuts. bhat IL tih hVt hah0 "i~hs
of difference whether the leaders of the par
ty signed his petition or not. tue Boston Her
aid had promised to help him get it, and get
it he would or could in spite of any one here.
Well perhaps the great reform Boston Herald
has parcelled out all the post-otfic6s in Maine.
Ii would not be strange if this position as
dispenser of patronage for Maine. was the
price paid for its dirty scandslous treatment
ment of Mr. Blaine in the campaign
But the Herald will find that the democratic
party of Winthrop, even, is too hungry and
too thirsty to allow the postofice to slip from
their grasp and fall into the hands of a Herald
correspondent. without a fierce struggle.
The democrats will celebrate the election of
Cleveland, Saturday night, by q torch-light
procession, masic. firing of guns and
fire works. Considerable curiosity is mani
tested to see how they will appear in their
new role of victors,-Schools closed in
the village district last week, after a
successful term of twelve weeks.-L. I. Car
Teton Esq, severely injured his right eye
while hunting last week.-W. f. Berry, the
newly appointed deputy sheriff, is working
into the duties of the Office very acceptably;
there is no doubt he will make an acceptable
officer-A drunken man on Clark st. Mon
day night, caused great commotion. He left
town next day leaving Young wife and two
small children. He said his domestic troubles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The dear babies must have their pictures
taken as well IS grown folks. and the fond
mamma who does not take her dimpied dar-
ling before the camera is behind the times
Just at thi, time there seems to be a baby
photographing fever Within six weeks Mr..
u. Hu+sev has photographed 80 infants At
his gallery on Water street, or At the rate of
nearly one day. Once he had xix baby custom
ers IN day. The little ones seem to eniov il.
although they can hardly have a realizing
sonse of the situation. The new instantaneous
Gus dry plate process is employed and in
three out OF four cases a good negative is OBJ
tanned. BY the old process it was almost i'm
possible to get decent picture There was
never live baby yet that could keep quiet
any length of time and during the interval re-
CURED to fix the impression on the wet plate
bv the old method, the subject would
throw his chubby arm. into the air. laugh. or
cut up some antic which would ruin the
negative. Unless a good result is secured at
the first exposure of the negative il is seldom
satisfactory picture is acquired until
another sitting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

An amusing conversation was overheard in
the cars yesterday by passenger. The news
boy was passing up the aisle, when he was
acCosted by a man, with "Who is President
to-day p "Mr. Arthur, SIR "Well YOU
are the smartest man have seen for weeks;
give us paper; | hope you do not carry
about with You the Eastern Argus You
VIII never prosper if you do. BY the way,
what are your politics ?" II am republican
until have sold my republican papers, land a
democrat until | have sold nv democratic
papers," "Now-now don't stay on the
fence Have an opinion, and stick to it or
You will never amount to anything. "
This caused quite a laugh among the passen-
gers. Conductor Alden soon appeared when
the man said to him: "The best conductor
on this road is Philbrook. He is an honest
out and out republican" Alden-''Very
sell; ticket sir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
Music and the Drama.

A large and appreciatve audience witnessed
the delightful drama. youth" at the Gar.
diner Coliseum last evening. The manage.
dered Much interest was manifested by all
who attended An excursion train was run
from Augusta and Hsllowell The play on
the whole was a decided success and is fully
bears The music was excellent particularly
the xylophone which surpasses anything of the
kind ever before in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The past season has been one Of the busiest
ever known by the log drivers on the Kenne-
bee About 620. 900 logs have come through
the Hallowell boom. which is the largest with
one exception (IsS0) ever known Mr..
Chas Lawrence. the director of the Kenne-
bee Log Driving Company, reports the dis
trihuton as follows Bradstreet Lumber
Company, 1875 600; II. w. Jewett & Co, so,
600; i. VI. HAYNES. Wiscasset, 20 600: NJ.
6. Shaw, Bath, $4,000; Lawrence Bros,
$4,000; Milliken Son. lIallowell $4,000 ;
GRAY ( Son. 5000; Closson & Co. $4,000; ;
Foster & Son. Richmond, $1,000; Messrs.
Fogg, Bowdoinham, $4,000; Joseph Varney,
Bath, 5000; Burrell, Fairfield, $4,000.
These logs were all driven from the Dead.
Moose and Roach rivers. and the east branch
of the Keunebec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
Bucklem's ArnIca SAlve.

The Best SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blsins, Germs. and all Skin Eruptions, AND
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, Z. g. Eins
man & Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
business Notices.

EB-Chas, Jenkins,a at his fish market, south
end of Water St. keeps constantly on hand
ali kinds of fresh, picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro clans. His stock is not exceled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city. sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

ES~Instruction in oil, water colors. china
pastel crayon and charcoal, SIS for "a les
sons; and drawing with pencil either from
copy model or in perspective, s. for "a les.
sons, at the Hallowell Classical Academy
Miss Leavitt will also fill a few orders for
painting on fancy articles for Xmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Wide Awake Druggists.

Messrs. f. G. Klnsman & Co. are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains to
secure the best of every article in their line.
They have secured the agency for the cele-
brated DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Consumption, Coughs. colds, Hosrseness.
Asthma. Hay Fever. Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on a
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size sl.00
]. \. s, Mott of St. John, n. B., writes,
"0ne-half of 35-cent bottle of Adamson's
Botanic Cough Balsam cured me of the
worst coughs and cold on lungs ever had
novll+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Places of business were generally closed
in Auburn Tuesday afternoon during the
funeral of the late Charles f. Smith Mr.
Smith was born in Hallowell. Oct. g. 1876.
mess in Auburn, where he has since resided.
He represented the city in the Maine legisla-
ture in 1878 and 1879, has been member of
the city government and director of the
First National Bank of Auburn, and was at
his death trustee of the Mechanics Saw
ings Bank and a director of the Lewiston and
Auburn railroad elected by the city govern
men,. Mr. Smith was an excellent man of
business aud philosophical citizen, He
never married
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

E-To match that bonnet Feathers
ribbons, velvet can all be colored 10 match
that nes hat by using the Diamond dyes.
loo. for any color at the druggists. Wells,
Richardson & Co., Burlington. VT
NovlSeod&wIw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The pain and misery suffered by those who
are afflicted with dyspepsia are indescribable
The distress of the body is equalled or sur
passed by the confusion and fortunes of the
mind, thus making its victims suffer double
affection. The relief that is given by Hoods
Sarsaparilla has caused thousands to be thank
full for this great medicine. 1t dispels the
causes of dyspepsia, and tones up the diges-
tive organs. Try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
FANCY PRINTING.

tflp need of fancy and engraved dance orders.
-ngrsmmes, announcements, wedding and ytsitinS
I'D. large and varied assortment Of samples car
Iwavs be- found at this Office. Have new and de-.
irable styles of type for doing nice work. Samples
IN, ky mail and prices quoted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Sidney democrats celebrated Tuesday even
ing. There were Examinations and supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The entertainment and supper, which the
ladies Of the Free Baptist society were to
have this evening, is postponed until FRIDAY
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Mr.. f. G. Storer, the clothier will here
after keep his valuables in new Diebold
safe which arrived on the boat yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The New Age extra, announcing the
democratic celebration this evening. was
distributed on the street, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Mr.. NJ Atkins, formerly agent of the
express office here, has been appointed route
agent or the company, with headquarters a.
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

1t is said that a delegation from Boston
will attend the democratic celebration this
evening, OF which Eben F. Pilsbury will be
the fglre-hea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

John Bell of Westbrook, was struck by a
falling derrick, at Waterville, yesterday He
sustained severe cut in the forehead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Charles Stone fills the vacancy on the night
police force, caused by the death of Mr..
Lishness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

temperance meeting will be held in
Union Hall SUNDAY evening, commencing at
6 O'Clock 1t is proposed to continue the
meetings during the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Buy your election hats of f. G. Storer. at
the Boston Branch Clothing House. nov6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The Star of the East continues to make her
regular trips and is bringing heavy freights.
Her season will not close until about the
first Of December
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
tHarrtfn.

In this city on Nov 18th. by Rev. J. S. Gledhill,
Mr.. Geo. HlFoxsof Bangor. sud Miss Anna Bean Of
Augusta.
At Peoples Church, Boston, Nov. -. BY Rev. j.
III. Hamilton, E. VI. Winsor to Anna b. Hull both
of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
"Rongh on Corns.

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." l5c'
Quick complete cure. Hard or soft corns
warts hunions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Gen James A. Hall of Damariscotta, was
in Hallowell, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The NJ Il, sociabe, appointed for this
evening with Mrs. J. Fossett, is postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

large quantity of furniture for the new
Hospital pavilion arrived yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The county commissioners were in session
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The train from the east was an hour late
Yesterday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Mr. w. &. tIussey has sold his photograph
establishment to Messrs c.. f. Shorey and
+ G. Merrill. Mr.. Hussey will remain in
possession and continue the business until
the first Of April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
AT LARGE

Rev. Nathaniel Morris, superannuated
member of the East Maine Methodist Epsco-
pal Conference, died at Groton.N. on the
10th inst aged about 90 He had long been
in feeble health, and died beloved and respect.
ed by all who knew him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Boys were skating on Mill brook, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

An Augusta nimrod actually travelled over
four towns in chase after Reynard, Tues
dav He started the animal on the Augusta
town farm. The fox took a course straight
towards Manchester, passed through that
town, and over into Mt Vernon. When the
chase was finally given up the plucky animal
was still running within half mile of Read
field depot with wind apparently as good as
in the beginning. ~ never followed fox 80
far in NV life" quoth the hunter, yesterday.
lie is a veteran at the sport and has bagged
scores of brushes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Marshal Harrington went to Oakland yes
terday for the purpose of arresting one, John
d. Ellis, on complaint of his wife. The fel
low, it seems, had beaten Mrs. Ellis severely,
and among other short comings, rented sever
al articles Of furniture of c NJ Sturgis, sell
ling them in Lowell Mass.
Mrs. Hutchinson aud Mrs. Burrill, the two
ladies injured in the Bridge street runaway,
are comfortable and progressing towards
recovery. The latter is still unable to sit
upright for any length of time. We learn
that they claim damages from the city on the
ground that the fire engine which frightened
the horse was unlawfully blowing off steam.
The parties have consulted legal counsel
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10

We have made material reductions IN all departing ns
of which the following = examples:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10
The stealing of Dashaway Hall

The stealing of Dashaway Hall,
San Francisco, by lot of unscrup-
ulous temperance people, beats the
best work of Vasques and Joaquin
Nurrietta. They had better elect
Black Bart President of the associa-
citation, and take to TIE highway at
once. In some countries such ras-
calls would be tabooed, but in San
Francisco people simyly say, "Oh,
they'r good ones" and the matter
will be laughed away.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10

California also has an incompe-
tent Governor. The Stockton
Mail says:
The truth is that Governor Stone
man is just what were the first in
the State to call him-a hard cpl
tibet to apply to the Executive OF a
great commonwealth, but the one
that behest, Of truth demand-a
cross between a hopeless imbicle
and an absolute fraud
Nevada can extend her sympa-
thies, and wish you better luck
next time.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10

Month by month our national
debt is being stedily reduced. The
decrease during January was SILL
956. 903, or at the rate of more
than S143. 100000 per annum. The
total debt on January 81, less cash
in treasury, was 81, 496, 0S3,7 a
decrease since June 80, 1883 Of &c.,
OO7 .487.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10
A plan to abolish the pel

A plan to abolish the pension
agenci, $ throughout the country
and to pay the pensions 10y checks
on the national treasury, which is
now being discuss ed in Washing
ton, deserves serious consideration
and should be adopted. Although tue
total Of pensions paid is numerous
yet the individual amounts are
small: and, as everybody knows,
the smaller the stipend the more
satisfactory it is to get it promptly.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10

Fred Douglass says that in time
all the varieties Of the human race
will be blended in one. Mr.. Doug
lass is a little too far advanced in
years to have much influence on
the blending.-B Free Press.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10
The Chinese Bill.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb s.
The Times says of Senator Miller's
bill: If it becomes a law, it will be
pretty difficult for John Chinaman
to ply his vocation Of General
Washer and Ironor to the United
States unless he i,fortunate enough
to have been on American soil prior
to August 1882.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10
WATSON TO BE PARDONED

1t is now a settled fact that in a
short time Major James Il. WATSON
will be pardoned out of the Kansas
penitentiary. WATSON had every
opportunity to make his life not
only success but an example for
the youth of future generations.
He threw away his opportunities.
gambled away the public money in
his hands and became simply a
commonplace thief and liar. Tried
and convicted upon several dis
graceful criminal charges he was
found guilty and sentenced to a
long term of imprisonment, and
now the wire workers have sue
ceeded in bringing a pressure to
bear that is to result in his pardon.
Such a pardon would be a public
disgrace.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10

Why has my Competitor only reduced prices on CHINA
MADE Shoes? M. Cohn has made General Re-
duction in his entire stock of Boots and Shoes
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10
CONTEMPLATE WORK.

At recent meeting of the State
Board of County Commissioners,
it was discovered that number of
leading men had been in the habit
Of placing portions of their prop
erty in the hands of widows, who
are entitled by law to certain ex-
emptions. In this way they have
managed to dodge the tax-collector.
and cheat the county out of money
due under the law. We trust that
the Virginia papers will publish
the names of every one of these
petty contemplate rascsls that the
public may know of their disgrace
methods. Tiere is too much of
this sort Of work INDUCED in by
men who would feel highly insulted
if their honor was in the slightest
degree inpeached, yet such men
are really no better, and in most
cases not half SO good, as men who
who are wearing the convict stripes
for thievery and perjury.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-02-10
Thei Whipping Post.

WILMINGTON, Del. Feb. Six
convicts, five colored and one white
were whipped at New Castle this
morning.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-04-24
DAKOTA.

General Horace g. Wolfe, Chief Mastering
Officer, Department of Dakota. Cavour, writes
as follows: Since last | wrots you the follow
ing-named Poses have been mustered in this
Department: General Ralph Ely Post, at Co
lumbia Brown county, with w. H. WassoH
commander, and thirty-five charter members !;
Joseph A. Mower Post, at Mellette, Spink cuun-
ty, Colonel Bird commander, and twelve char
ter members; Colonel Ellis Post, at st. Law
renee, Hand county, Colonel p C. Hall CON-
mander, and thirteen charter members; Hasted
Post, at Blunt, Hughes county. ~ E. Rob
member; Thomas EIsom Post at Worthwhile,
commander, and fifteen charter men. beers.
bury, Fort Meade, Sturgis City and Flan-
dreaux. | have also applications for Posts at
Ashton, Frankfort and Doland. Sphinx county !;
Clark Center and Watertown. in Clark county;
Volga City, in Brookings county; FaulktOn,
in Faulk county. So you see the hall is roll
ing. Dakota shows larger percentage Of gain
during the last year than any other Depart
ment. We are now in the sixties, having started
with eleven at the beginning of this admins
tration.
"P. c." Parker, Dakota, informs Us that the
ladies of Relief Corps No. paid visit TO
Carleton Post, No. II, of that place, on the 18th
inst, and a very agreeable time was passed
while disposing of the tempting repast pre-
pared by the fair visitors. We are informed
also by our correspondent that the Post has
adopted resolutions indorsing the recommends
tons of the pension committee Of the Grand
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