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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
From ara nlin0isian formerly of Maine
Barnum and His Males

From an nlinoisian formerly of Maine
Barnum and His Males
GESEsEo, ILL.,, Oct. Is, 1884.
Editor Rennebec Journal:
| send you copy of the Placer Herald, a
paper published in small mining town in
California. Having friends living near there
they occasionally send me copy. You will
see that Barnum and his "mules," are at
their old tricks again. A native of Maine
and an old time republican, hope for the
success of republican principles in the COM
ing election, and wished you to know that
the party which desecrates graves. FORCES
letters. and. with the help of English gold
spreads the theory of tree trade, seeks by
false hood 10 influence votes in far of min
ing town where obscuri'v is their protection.
1t is my good fortune to live in a republican
town. county and State, and although we
have the embodiment of whiskey and democ
racy co-equal and co evil in the person of
their nominee for governor to fight, we
shall elect 'honest Dick Oglesby," and give
Blaine of Maine our electoral vote by an old
time majority, and may God prosper the
right. c.. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

One Of the neatest and best kept passenger
stations on the Maine Central is at Readfield
This is owing much to the personal effort of
Mrs. Poole. wife of the station agent. In
the waiting room is large orange tree which
is often laden with fruit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

If the game in the Maine woods can only
be protected our forests will soon furnish
the best hunting grounds in the country.
There will be an effort made the coming
winter to change some of the game laws, but
it Is hoped that no laws will be passed in the
interest Of poschers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Mr.. A. NJ. Hanson has one of the neatest
and most convenient carpenter shops to be
found. 1t is located in the farmer building
and is fitted up with every accommodation
necessary for joiner's business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Stockholders in the Salt River Trans
portation Co.." should be applied to the
unterrifed and muGwumps of this city who
furnished the thousand dollars (Sl0oO), for
the democratic corruption fund to carry
Ohio -"Oh conRistencv-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The steamer "Percy "" on her first trip
to Augusta, broke her propeller near Rich
ards ice house in Hallowell. The steamer
has gone upon the marine railway at Bath,
and new wheel has arrived from New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The stone work for the new mill Is entirely
completed The framing of the lumber for
the first story has been commenced. 1t is
not expected that the mill will be covered in
the present fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
Local Notices.

&S~Instruction in oil, water colors china
pastel. crayon and charcoal, sl5 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 few orders for
painting on fancy articles for Xmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Ira D. Sturgis, Esq. has just completed
mammoth storehouse at the Riverside station.
ia dimensions are l02x29 feet. II will be
used largely for the storage of hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

H-Chas. Jenkins, at his fsh market, south
end of Water ST. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh, picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
Pleasant Words from a Former Respeeted
Citizen Of Augusta.

BosToN, Oct. l4th, 1884.
Editor RenneSee Journal:
1t gives me pleasure to send you balance
for the Journal During the ten years that
lived in Augusta took and read the Journal
with great interest and profit to myself, and
have great admiration for the paper that
wagsd such vigorous and noble warfare dur.
ing the last campaign in Maine, and that did
so much to roll up the rousing majority in
support of the men and principles that |
believe in. Very truly yours.
DAN'L G.. ROBINSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Mr.. P. c. Dolliver, the tailor. has in his
possession pair of shears formerly used
BY bis father They are curiosity ami over
Is years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Two hundred barrels of cranberries were
harvested by the Fort Popham Summer
Resort Association, this season. Twenty
Ave barrels of them were brought to Au-
ousfQ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Lost: On Friday bunch of seven keys.
three being brass and two small steel keys.
The finder will please leave them at the
Journal Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
FANCY PRINTING.

Hin need Of fancy and engraysd dance orders.
PoSs large and varied assortment Of samples an
1rsvs be found at this ONCE. Have new and a..
S,.be styles of type for doing nice work. Samples
~ IN ~ mail and prices quoted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The Togus band discoursed music at the
Richmond skating rink last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

H-If you are going to throw away money
on Fireworks. get them where you can save
so per cent, at G. w. Ryan's, under Hotel
North. octl idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
Business Notices.

a~Young man, if you smoke cigarettes,
get the Cinnimon cigarette, at G. w. Ryan's,
under Hotel North. octl4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The railroad siding at Riverside has been
.y,satly heightened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Charles Pettingill, engineer at vickery's,
:, ,ufering from badly jammed hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The city schools have been closed since
"wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

loud crash, tearing and swapping aroused
the jewellers at the north end at 10 A. NJ.
yesterday. The racket proceeded from
Gaslin 4 Tolman's stable. just below the
railrord bridge. The building ia undergoing
repairs and workmen were in the act of rails
ing up the floor of hay loft in the second
story, Ii rested on blocking and was ap-
psrently secure. All at once without any
previous warning, the beams of the floor
gave away, and timbers and boards came
crashing down to the floor beneath, Joseph
Ellis and James Routh were working below
the floor near the front of the building. Both
were thrown down and under the debris.
Routh was taken out and carried home, and
appeared to be severely injured, being bruised
in different portions of the body. Ellis
crawled out without receiving internal in
jures, a cross beam covering and protecting
him from the falling material. The loss will
reach several hundred dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
13nn.

In Portland. Oct. II, Mrs Georgiana, widow o
Benz. r. Prescott and daughter Of the late Geo. "
Pope Of Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Under the winter arrangement for running
trains on the Maine Central, which takes eff
feet on Monday. trains going West will leave
Augusta as follows: Waterville passenger,
6 o'clock A. NJ; dummy, S.25; st. John
passenger, 10; dummy p. NJ; Waterville.
passenger, 2,45; dummy $50; night
Pullman, 1885. Going east Waterville
passenger, o'clock p. NJ; ST. John
passenger, 405; Waterville passenger
947 A. Nj; st. John passenger, 2.25.
The only change of any Importance from
last winter will be the running of the evening
train from Portland through to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
Reply BY tn. Editor OF IN. I,a,..,.,

r. n .n..,. Providence. Oct. Il. 1854.
I; -. morton, Esq, Angusfa Me-
DEAR SIR Yours OF the 18th dulv nj hand and Il,
sspy would say that you have received the Indicator
since u was FIRST published and We have no record
OF your having paid one cent toward It's SUPPORT T
Iegret that It's editorial course Ia mot Conducted
1coofoinR 10 your IDEAS and II We could chan n
withoot causing ltrrar, congestion for your SAKE
u should De done. also regret that you have such
poor opinion Of your neighbor but hope that amer
lns SIN 81 next March you will make 1t Convenient 10
SaaI on MIN at the White House In Washington. a
norei ne has lease upon for the next four years
10 DC orief, Mr. Morton. your letter to me Is yery
stupid and would have given you credit for better
sense II you viii recall the past you may remember
tina you and have done business together and ON
my part the transactions have been agreeable and
completely satisfactory. You are aware that ndi
GATOR devotes considerable space to amusements in
iact' much more than 1t deserves, and that II has
Always been liberal with you and the city Of Angus.
"a. II has never called upon you, believe, for q
cent In It's support and the fact Of Its having James
q. Blaine at Its head offending you 10 an evidence
that your early Sunday School lessons were imper.
iectiy committed 10 memory. However, your agony
VIII De over the hrst Of the coming month, and then
you can settle down to the quiet delivery
and receiving agents posters &C. o. D." Please do
not neglect to sw ep out Granite Hall at least once
month. and If can do anything for you In my
prayers. Will intercede. Yours truly.
CLAUDE DEHAvEN,
Editor "Indicator"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

A committee meeting of the Kenuebec Log
Driving Company was held at Hotel North,
resterdav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The house on the east side which was
overturned in the recent gale has been right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
LETTERS FROM TIE PEOPLE


APA41nttOn-
- PRovrDEscE. Oct. IA, 1884.
1s'o' Aenne6ee Journal. Augasta, Me-:
DEAR STR enclose you a letter from one
Oh your sownsfolk which explain. itself Also
'opy Oh my reply to him. You are at liberty
70 use them as you desire.
Respectfully.
CLAUDE DEHAvES.
Editor Indicator.
" u ~ Morton Of the New Age.
e,ba.h.r. AUGUSTA. Me-. Oct. 10, 1884
Ls-i our Blaine sheet comes To Granite Han.
sS = no date slip on II 20 can tell whether n T.
sSompnmentary or not. At any rate never ardered
th. su 10 NOT want It. am too well acquainted with
W ds gentleman and his damnabIe method.
Yours truly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
Still Another !!

The foiIou'ing Is a testimonial for DR..
Stuart, scho may be seen at SO Grore ST.:
II IL with pleasure give TO the public the follow.
Jag facts: For two years have been afflicted with
rheumatism which finally settled In my arm causng
IL to be stiff and painful that could not use
for 10 days. About this time my friends advised me
10 see Dr.. Stuart which did. and for which have
great reason 70 rejoice. The doctor gave almost
immediate relief, and have been enabled 70 again
resume my work. which have done with ease ever
since. he gave me no medicine Of any kind
GEO. B. LrTfLEFIELD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Do not be deceived; ask for and take only
B. II. Douglass and Sons Cspsicum Cough
Drops for Coughs, Colds and Sore Throats
ID. S. and Trade Mark on every drop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The following members were elected
officers of the ST. John Club of Deeriug
Thursday evening: President. II. A. Hart
Vice President. DIR. Carlton Kimball; Sec,
Lineus Seeley; Committee on Resolutions.
and to Lay Out the Campaign Work, II. T
Blackstone. H. II Nevens, Rev. C. T. 0g.
den. The latter gentleman has accepted an
invitation 10 deliver an address at the mex,
meeting one week hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

Conductors Robert II. Elm., Henry
Whitney and Marshal TAR, will have char,
of the trains on the Mt. Desert Branch of Il
Maine Central this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18
FRANKLIN.

The Phonograph correspondent from
Strong states that the body of Mrs. Israel
Over. which was recentlv removed from one
cemetery to another in that town. was found
to be petrified.
A few DAYS ago. as Messrs. A. F. and NJ.
ID. Andrews Of Norway, were crossing Weld
upper dam, with drove Of 20 large cattle,
the bridge gave way. when it was loaded
with oxen. There were 10 cattle on the
bridge, which fell about 10 feet to the rocky
bed of the stream. There WAS not q whole
plank or timber left on the bridge, yet the
cattle all escaped with very slight scratches
The bridge was rebuilt within a few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-18

The Bangor Commercial says that Saperin-
tendent McFee Of the Lake Meeantic Rail.
road, has put crew of men at work in
Mattawamkeag TO locate that road. The
work is in charge of engineer SpoGord He
reports 4 good line rs far as the Penobscot
river. which will be crossed one mile above
Mattaw amkeaz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

According 70 o dispatch to the London Times
from Tien TSin. our minister to China, Mr. John
Russell Young. had an Interview recently with the
Chinese yiceroy. Ii Hung Chang. which requires
some further explanation. The dispatch states
that Mr.. Young Called on the viceroy and in
formed him that acting under instructions from
Washington he had come to say that the French
had requested the mediation of the United states
IN the present war Ii Hung Chang asked 10 see
the telegram. and, after reading 1t. declared that
1t simply reiterated obnoxious French demands,
AMI scOrufUlly refused to entertain suggestions for
peace on such basis. IL is then said that the
Viceroy asked Mr. Young If the smallest European
state would submit 10 such conditions to which
our minister Is quoted replying '.No; and he Is
said 10 have added the remark that he applauded
the viCeroy's patriotism and TO have explained To
him that he only presented the French demands
because obliged TO obey the orders OF his govern
ment
1t does not require much familiarity with dipIo-
matte usage to see that. If correctly reported In
this matter. Mr.. Young has put himself into a
rather awkward position. Neither the French gov
eminent nor our own Can be very well pleased by
such expressions are attributed 10 him, however
agreeable they might have been TO the vceroy 1t
Is probable, however, that the full and correct
story has not been told.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

statistics show that there are 1858 900 women in
England and Wales who figure as wage-earners.
covering wide range of empiOymentS. The largest
number are engaged IN household duties but there
arr also female farmers, miners, teachers. mu-
sicas, clerks, mechanics, shopkeepers and trades
people OF various sorts over q million are en-
poyed ia domestic service. and 6I6 ~ .sing the
song OF he shirt IN some OF the varieties OF
nefdework- In England, IS in other countries.
woman i getting more and more favor as a sbread
winner and her opportunities for earning an In
0ependenl -uilnort ere Increasing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

a steady rainfall could not extinguish the enthu-
siaSrn OF the thousands who met last night in Buff
falo 10 welcome Governor Cleveland 70 his home
The governor made short speech in recognition Of
the occasion. cOuched in appropriate terms, in
which h thanked his friends and neighbors for the
evidences of their continued confidence he wit
messed and urged them 70 maintain "a pure pat
rlotic and exacting popular sentiment" as the best
guarantee OF the safety OF the government Apart
from this advice there no reference to politics
and the governor. in all his excursion showed a
determination to avoid that subject altogether
Evidently be intends 10 make the contrast between
the election methods OF the two candidates as
sharp As possible pnning his faith TO the proyerb
that speech IS silver. but silence is GOLDEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

The republican managers of the Ohio canvass
now feel justified in putting forward the claim that
their ticket Will win at the October election by
majority OF 10000. Senators sherman and Plumb
and Mr.. Butterworth are quoted as having named
this figure yesterday. The Ohio leaders are noted
for their close study OF politics. and generally
conservative In their statements. so that we may
assume that, In the opinion OF the republican man
ayers at least, the question is now only one of
maJOriteS
The difficulties which beset republican success
In Ohio this year We're not few or small. The
election machinery was in the hands OF the demo-
Gratis aud that party had the prestige of success in
the two preceding state elections. The large Ger
man clement in the republican strength was dis
cOntented with the course Of the party on the
liquor question, and 10 threatening extent had
taken their votes to the democrats while the
republicans were weakened on the opposite side by
the detection of the prohbitionists The democrats
had also won, to some degree, the support OF the
wool interest by their pledges 10 protect that
Industry Finally, there was considerable apathy
in the "Westeru Reserve and other strong repub
ncan sections OF the state, flowing from personal
reasons and other causes
In view OF this state of affairs the democrats
earlier in the canvass spoke hopefully OF their
down 10 hard work we hear much Jess OF such talk.
Still. the democrats have not given up the contest.
by any means. and 1t behOOves the republicans to
strain every nerve If they intend TO make good
their estimates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

Prohibition has generally been associated with
repaoncansFn, bur II is worth nothing Just at this
,lie tAat IN The good democratic state Of Georgia.
i L tle deuiocrats who support this idea. In
Georgia under system OF local option, % out OF
The 10 counties prohibit the liquor traffic and ac
cOrclnS To the returns of the recent election The
sentiment IN favor Of prohibition Is growing The
democrats Of North Carolina, and, in fact OF
southern states generally. bear somewhat the same
relation 10 prohibition that republicans do at the
north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

The prospect Of an International agreement on a
COMMON zero o. longitude IS not SO hopeful as be-
lore the congress net. The whole matter hinges
on the attitude or France the only real question
a. issue Is shall the Greenwich standard be made
universal? IL has been announced that the French
were readJ 10 acqutesce In such an arrangement,
Ddt .>e course OF that countrys delegates In the
conference does not bear out such an understand
fpr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

The clear and concise report OF the receiver OF
TIE M1ddletonS' bank Is athorOugh verfcation OF
the-expose made in THE STAR soon after the fan
uEe though the liabilities foot I'D 1851 24a57 being
nearly two hundred thousand dollars more than
We're estimated in the early developments of the
rotten concern The receiver shows that the bank
lost in stock specuiations the enormous sum OF
SS2ays9s-i9 He makes a singing comment on the
NdletonS when ne tTuthfulIy SAYS that ssthe great
confidence repoSed In the firm and In the supposed
conservative methods pursued by IL In the conduct
OF its business enabled IL TO secure until within
brief period prior TO It's failure. continuous flow OF
money into the Golfers OF the bank to an extent
that enabled them to continue business the deposit
Of Peter being available to pay the draft of
Paul" The charge is fully confirmed that the
various securities OF their customers were sold
from time TO time, until the vaults had been
e-nptted OF everything OF any value. The state
ments that the books were never balanced and
were improperly Kept. and that the conduct OF the
business was loose and dishonest. all prove to be
true. It Is almost needless TO say that the assets
will practically amount TO nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

zen Grant Is Wiling 70 show his anxiety for the
Success OF The republican ticket, but he has de-
cnned 20 IL OF the electors for New York 81 ate
IN te ground that he Is DESTROYS OF keeping out OF
actiF- politics. His name has been mentioned as
the republican candidate for the mayoraity Of
New YORK city. but It Is not likely that such a
nomination VIII be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

According to an English statistcian the average
daily Increase or wealth In the United States IA
80 10000 OF about fifty cents all around" to men
women aEC children. The same computer claims
that this Is one-third as much as the aggregate In
crease Of wealth IN the whole world country OF
which this can be said should not groan about
hard times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

lie verdict OF the vicinage" does not bear out
senator ingalls, estimate OF Senator "Jo" Browns
character By the recent election in Georgia his
supporters VIII be Ia decided majority in the
Isislature, ana he Will be returned TO the Senate
without serious opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

The dry September had its fruit In a larger
aggregate OF losses by fire than has ever been
known in that month. and larger, possibly. than
the record for any similar period outside of such
special disasters as the great Chicago and Boston
fires The total loss Is estimated at s92OOoOO and
there were pa fires where the damage exceeded
ilo.V0 Fortunately ills city escaped serious
coniiaSrat.On, though the rush OF the engines
tArouSh the streets became quite familiar sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03
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