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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

Boston has many fishermen at the Range.
ley Lakes.
Mt. Vernon is to be connected with Wash
iugton by rail.
The street railways of Glasgow are owned
BY the city and yield revenue of SIC, 200.
In st. Petersburg there are now five or six
American dentists.
Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Colorado and
Kansas 'get nothing" by the river and harbor
bill.
CONGRESSMAN Moffat says the republicans
will carry Michigan this year by 5000 major.
ity
The Williams family. descendants of Roger
Williams, will hold reunion in Providence,
June %.
Women of Ulster have sent a petition to
Victoria against the home rule scheme 81
yards long and with &c, 900 signatures.
A quantity of forged Bank of England notes
of fl00 denomination have been sent to
America for circulation.
On exhibition In Berlin are the photographs
Of all the celebrated paintings of the Italian
school from the sixteenth century I'D to the
present time.
A femsle base ball club has d;sbsnded in
New Orleans from lack of support, and the
manager has been sent to the workhouse as a
vagrant.
Parsons, the Chicago anarchist with the
explosive mouth, is an ex-rebel. One unsuc-
cessful attempt to break up the country doesn't
seem to have been enough for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
Wasting Successive Fortunes.
THE CAREER OF A MAN WHO BEGAN LIFE AS A
NEWSPAPER MAN.

PIrTsBURG, May l2.-The career of noted
spendthrift known to Pittsburgers as the "Big
Bonanza" is recalled by the announcement
that Alexander A. Wernert has sailed from
San Franci,co for Australia. Wernert was
born in this city fOrty-two years ago, re-
ceived a college education and at the age of
nineteen became newspaper man. While
thus engaged he became dissipated and mar
ried a notorious woman. His parents took
him to New York in 1859, pending proceed
ngs for divorce, and apprentced him to a
merchant vessel plying between New York
and Australia The divorce was granted
On arriving at Melbourne Wernert deserted
the ship and was just in time to strike the
newly discovered gold fields in the interi-
or. After few years so'ourn there, he mar
ried a wealthy widow, who died after a few
years of married life, in which he squandered
a great deal OF her fortune. He then went to
New Zealand and entered the British mounted
police of that country. For ten or fifteen
years nothing was heard of him by his rela-
tives in Pttsburg Meanwhile his parents
suburban property at Lockwood rose in
value. In 1876 both of them died. Alexsn
der was the only child, and after years in
quirv he was found in the interior of New
Zealand, where he had settled down on a
sheep rancho. A deposit of 81 900 was
lodged with the American Consul at Mel
bourne, but Wernert spent it in dissipation.
and after waiting far another remittance and
missing two ships, reached PIttsburg in 1886.
He signaliZed his arrival at the Union Depot
by profuse distribution of money among the
bootblacks and other street Arabs. He made
his headquarters at the Rush House and &C.
CURED a sudden popularity, having drawn his
money. amounting to about 500, 900 in cash,
promptly. He deposited the money in bank
and checked it out hourly, often in the night
squandering it scsndalously, until he was
obliged to repair to the various hospitals, of
which he made the grand tour. At the end
of year he found himself a beggar. The
wife from whom he was divorced in 1859,
who was now an old woman. hunted him up
and gave him shelter. Finally, at her in.
stance, he was sent to Jail for desertion, with
view of getting decree on his real estate.
The court discharged HIM on the production
of the record of divorce. The friends of
his father interviewed, and applying to the
court had him declared an habitual drunkard
and he was sent to Dixmont Asylum.
II required nearly two years treatment to
restore him to health He renewed his dis
solute habits, sndered through the West to
New Mexico, at last returning to Pittsburg in
broken health. For nearly a year he has
been under treatment ia the West Pennsyl-
vania Hospital, for dislocation of the hip.
The attorney of his wifes estate in Australia
visited the United States last summer, came
to Pittsburg and arranged on behalf of Wer-
merits step-children in Australia, who are now
people of means, to provide him with shelter
and home for the remainder of his days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
Personal.

Hon. E. B. Washburne has accepted the
presidency of the American exhibition to be
held in London, beginning May 2, 1887.
Francis T. Hord, attorney general of In
diana, has been declared insane His mania
is that of ungrounded jealousy Of his wife.
1t is remarked that since his wife died Mr.
George Bancroft has been losing interest in
all he does, and even in his beloved rose gar
dens.
Mr.. Allen Thorndike Rice, of the North
American Review, contradicts the current
paragraph that he won large sum of money
at Monte Carlo.
Mrs. Clarissa Davenport Raymond OF Will
ton, who is in the one hundred and fifth year
of her age, is acknowledged to be the oldest
person in Connecticut. She can only sit up
in bed, being unable TO do more.
Mr.. A f. Berlin of Allentown, Pa, has
been awarded a gold medal and elected an
honorary member of the Royal Didactc So
ciety of Rome, Italy. for original work done
in the science of archaeology. This honor
has been bestowed upon hut nine Americans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
The Water Question.

The New Age was DESTROYS that the wa
ter question should be submitted to the
citizens, but now that the people have
voted and settled the matter the New
Age is dissatisfied and waspish at the re-
suit. and contends that certain large prop.
erty holders were unfairly treated. Does
the New Age contend that the laws of the
State should be changed. and wealth be
made the basis of the voting qualification ?
Shall poor man have no vote in public
matters and rich man as many votes as
he has thousands of value of property >
This appears to be the idea of the New
Age whereas, the idea on which our gov
eminent. State and national. is founded is
that the vote OF the poor man is as sacred
as that of the rich. and weighs as much
when deposited in the ballot-box. The
time has been when the editor of
the New Age styled wealthy men
"gilded paupers, iders. misers.
and cowards;" but change seems to
have come over the spirit of its dreams,
and now it walls about property holders
being slaves. and declares that " some will
not live under such slavery" We do not
believe the New Age represents the
wealthy men of this city. or any one
among them, in its wall about the bad
treatment of property holders in the mat
ter of the course pursued in relation to
the water question. They know their
rights and are able to maintain them.
They went into the election with their
eyes open and took their chances, voting
as they pleased and using their influence
to carry the vote as they wished. They
were not all upon one side, but were di-
vided in their views and actions. Just as
poorer men were. The Journal stated
what it believed to be tue in regard to
the division of the vote as far as wealth is
concerned, and still is of the same opinion.
In regard to the vote OF those at the In
sane Hospital, the New Age uses it to cast
vile reproach upon the management of
that excellent institution. Those who
know what trials and perplexities and ex-
pense that institution has been subjected
to. in attempts to furnish it with an
abundant supply of good water. will not
be surprised that those interested in its
management and conduct voted .'yes'.
While the New Age is in its present un-
happy mood, we hope the water question
is working to az amicable solution and for
the best interests of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
Proposals for Subsistence, Quarter
masters and Hospital Stores.
OFFICE TREASURER N. II. d. v. s.,

OFFICE TREASURER N. II. D. VS)
ToGUs, Me-. May 10, 1886
SEALED PROPOSALS, subject to usuaI condi.
tons,wili be received at this Office until II O'Clock
NJ, jane " 1855 at which time and place they will
DE in the pres nee of bidders for furnishnq
and delivering at this Home. the subsistence, Quar-
ternasiers and Hospital Stores, required for the III
cal year commencing July 1, 1885, and which con.
sisls In part of the following, viz:
lea, sohee, general groceries, -four, fresh and
corhed beef, mutton, veal, pork, smoked shoulders
mans, fresh and salt fish, butter, cheese eggs lard
onions. potatoes, corn, oats, shorts, crocSery and
aole ware household articles, hospital supplies to-
oacco, gasoline, kerosene, oil and coal
ne bids will be considered and accepted or reject
ed item by item. '''7''
ne Home reserves the right to waive defects and
reject any or all proposals "-A
Blanks, and full information as to bidding. and
terms OF contract and articles to be supplied will be
furnished on application to this Office
envelopes containing proposals should be marked
Proposals 10 Subsistence, Quartermaster's or Hos
pltai stores at National Home d. " S., Togus, Me.
and addressed to the undersigned
. H. A. COBAUGH, Treasurer.
LUTHER STEPHENSON. Jr, Governor.
may 10, IL, 1921 "a, 26, 2Sjunl, 3.57Q1l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

The Virgin Salt Co., of New Haven,
Conn.,, are making grand offer to intro
duce their salt Go and ask your grocer for
Virgin Salt and get an elegant Easter Card.
In addition we offer an extra indncement: a
pair of Doves beautifully Autographed in ten
colors, as natural as life, on large card
9xlO inches. Virgin Salt is the cleanest,
purest aud whitest salt ever seen or used
A large package costs only l0cts.
Public Benefaction.
How to laundry linen as it is done in Troy,
N. Y, has been kept secret long enough !;
it can and should be done in every family.
The Electric Starch is the only starch in the
United States that is put up by men who
have practical knowledge of the laundry
profession. 1t requires no cooking, keeps the
iron from sticking and linen from bistering
while ironing, and gives shirts, cuffs and
collars that stiffness and beautiful polish they
have when new, which, everybody knows
keeps them clean twice as long. Beware of
imitation. See that the name j. c. HUBIN-
GER & BRO, New Haven, Conn, is on eve
~ package. mari td&w3mnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

Are you disturbed at night and broken o.
your rest bv a sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth2 If so, seno
at once and get bottle of MRS. WrNsLow'.
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING
Its value is incslculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Deepen.
upon it, mothers, there is no miatake abou
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoes
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in.
famma5ion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. W1NsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHrNG il pleasant
to the taste. and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and PHI, =
sicians in the United States, and is for SAFE
by oil druggists throughout the world Price
81 cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

The republicans Of the Third Congressional Dis
trict In Maine composed Of the counties of kenne'
bee, Somerset, Waldo and Hancock, requested to
send delegates to convention to be held at the
Town Hail. at wateryie, on Tuesday, June sth,
1881, at II O'Clock =. VI for the purpose OF nomi-
mating candidate for Represe sentative from this Dis
trict fer the 5)th Congress- and for the
of any other business that may properly come before
the convention.
plantation will be entitled to one delegate; and for
each seventy votes cast for the republican cand
date for Governor In 1884 additional delegate and
for fraction of forty votes In OF segentyhve
votes, an additional delegate.
EDMUND +. WEBB, Wateryc.
CHAs A. HARRINGTON, Norridgewock. District
ISAAC G.. LIBBY. Burnhan, Com.
JOHN HOPKINS, Ellsworth,
Naterville, April u, 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
Proposals for Fresh Beef.

omce OF Assistant Commissary of Subsistence.
hENNEBEc ARSENAL, Me-, May Is, 1886
SEALED PROPOSALS.. in triple ate. subject N
y the usual conditions, will be received at this
once until ~ O'Clock A. NJ. June Is, 1855, at which
OF oidoeIs ior furnishing Fresh Beef to the roops
June 30. 1887. ' CHUNG
The government the right to reject anv n,
all proposals. ' VI
Flank proposals. and full information as to manner
OF bidding. conditions to be observed by bIdders
terms of contract and payment will be furnished m
application to this Office vi
n envelopes containing proposals should be marked
addressed to the undersigned.
FRANK II PHIPPS. Maj. of Ordnance, A.Cs.
mayl5d4tjun14d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

many it is hereditary; but it may also be ac-
CURED from want of air or lack of exercise.
from improper food, or any cause which
brings about weakness of the body and i'm
purity of the blood. The disease is charac-
terized by running sores, Assesses, swell.
ines, enlarged joints, sore eyes, etc. No
medicine has been so successful in curing
scrofula, as Hoods Ssrsaparilla The most
terrible running sores gradually disappear
under the purifying and strengthening in
fiuences of this great medicine. If you are
a sufferer frem scrofula and desire more evi-
dence as to the wonderful success of Hoods
Sarsaparila, send to c. l. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass, for book containing many
remarkable cures. mayl0td&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
proposals for Fuel, Forage & Straw.
OFFICE OF A. A. Q. NJ,

OFFICE OF A. A. M,
hennebec Arsenal. Me-, May is, 1886.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject to
~ Gsua conditions, will be received at this Office
ana place they will be opened in the presence of bid
GERS Tor furnishing and delivery this Arsenal the
rue!, Forage and Straw required by the Quarter
masters Department there Tor the fiscal wear end;n
June 30, 1887. ' e"ui"s
all proposals. " '''eo' my VI
Preference given to articles of domestic production
ana manufacture, conditions OF price and QUALITY he
ing equal and such preference given to articles OF
Amt flcan production and Manufacture produced on
the fac,hc coast. TO the Of the consumntion
required by the public service there
blahks and full information to the bidding and
this Off e. " "pf''a'ion 10
Envelopes con;a ming proposals should be marked
IIoposais LOT Fuel, Forage and straw at Kenpebec
Arsenal. and addressed to the undersigned
,.,... FRANK II. PHIPPS,
mayladiuuni42t Maj. of Ordnance, A. A. O. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15
A REPUBLICAN
STATE CONVENTION
WILL BE HELDIN-
City Hall, lewiston.
Wednesday, June 9th, 1886,
AT II O'CLOCK A. NJ,

AT II O'CLOCK A. NJ,
FOR the purpose of nominating candidate for Gov.
ernor be supported at the September election and
transacting any other business that may properly
come before 1t.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate and for each seventy five votes cast for
the republican candidate for Governor 10 1884. an ad
ditional delegate and for fraction OF forty votes In
excess OF seventy five votes, an additional delegate.
The state Committee will be In session In the Re-
eeption Room Of the hall at O'Clock on the morning
Of the Convention, for the purpose OF receiving the
credentials Of delegates.
All the eleclo of Maine who In favor Of main
tanning q Protective Tariff; who will join In resist
ing the attempt now being made in a Democratic
House Of Representatives TO nure many of the lead
ing Industrial interests of Maine; who are In favor
OF feyatng and dignifying human labor BY secur ng
TO the laborer his just reward; who demand freedom
Of suffrage throughout the republic and an honest
counting Of the ballots; who uphold all judicious
measures for the encouragement OF American ship
building; who believe In an honest and responsible
civil service and In economical standardization OF
the Government; who approve the Prohibition Of
the Liquor Traffic and the Promotion OF the cause OF
Temperance. cordially invited without regard 10
past political differences, TO unite with the Repu5
cans In the selection of delegates to this Convention
Per order Republican State Committee.
JOSEF II MAsLEY, Chairman.
WILLIS II. WING, Sc cretary.
Augusta Ne, April 10, l5s8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared by c. I.
Hood & Co., Apothecsrie>, Lowrll, Mass
who have thorough know l,"'ge IF pharmacy
and many years practical ,xo"rience in the
business 1t is prepared with he greatest
skill aud care, under the lire i,n of the men
who originated it. Hence IIa1ds Sar.apar.
lila may BE- depended upon as a thoroughly
pure, honest and reliable medicine.
CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy.
Price 80 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold
by BOwditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

Is guaranteed in cash by the proprietors, to
instantly relieve end cure rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Sciatica, Lame Back and Side, Peu
risy, Sprains and Bruises, Diphtheria and
Sore Throat, Chilblains. Burns, Salt Rheum,
Bleeding and Itching Piles and Pains of
every Description. 1t is purely vegetable
remedy and does not simply numb pain but
acts as a counter irrirant and draws it out. 1t
cures by removing the cause Try it once at
our risk and see for yourself Sold by all
druggists Price fifty cents. Maurice Baker
& Co., Proprietors, Portland, Me.
anlOldR.rAf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

The Senate, with more than 1000 of the
Presidents appointments yet to pass up
on. has quite enough work on hand to
keep it busy for several weeks to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

Medicines freshly prepared
and dispensed in large or
small quantities. Family Ho-
m9pathic Guide Books for
use at home, frequently saw
ing calling a physician, at
Partridges' Drug store.
under Granite Hall, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

Know myself by reading the 'sScience of
Life, the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
may7d&wly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

New lungs cannot be made BY medicines,
or the skill of physicians; but the old ones
can be strengthened and preserved BY the
use of Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam, a
sure cure for coughs. colds, asthma and all
diseases OF the lungs. Price 35 and IS cents.
Iriai bottles III cents. may4d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

SHfLOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by US On guarantee. 1t cures Con
sumption. Sold bv Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

THE WIFE, MOTHER AND MAID who
suffer from Female Weakness, will fad Gill
mores Aromatic Wine a positive cure.
Sold by F. G. Kinsmap.
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SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure il the
remedy for you. Sold by Bowli,ch, Web
ster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

JAMES SULLIVAN of Salem, Oregon,
says he was cured of the Asthma bv Gill
more's Aromatic Wine positive Cure.
Sold BY +. G. Kiusman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cared by Shiloh's Cure We guar
antee it. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

M1DDLE-AGED MEN who lack vigor
and vitality can be cured by Gilmore's Aro-
matte Wine. Sold by F. G. Kinsman,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

Mention is made OF the death of TbOs.
Edwa ard, the famous naturalist of Bantf,
Scotlapd. A cobbler by trade. he gath
cred and scientifically arranged one of the
most complete collections of the fauna OF
that part of the kingdom. and was grant
ed therefor pension by the Queen.
The projectors of the American Exhibi-
ton to be held in London in 1887 are for
tunate 10 securing the acceptance of Elihu
Is. Washburne rs President. His name
will give weight to the enterprise which
will be pushed with energy and which
promises large measure of success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

The laundry cases of the San Francisco
Cinnamon have been decided by the Unit
ed States Supreme Court in favor of the
Cinnamon. The court holds that the or
dinances discriminating against the Chin
ese laundrymen and designed to drive
them out of the business are invalid, both
under the Fourteenth Amendment and the
treaty with China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-15

The Rev. Mr.. Skeele of this city is the
subject OF base personal attack in the
columns of the New Age this week. Mr..
Skeele is a highly respected Christian
gentleman. This community, outside as
well as inside of the popular church
over which he is pastor. know
him to be such. The Islander OF
the New Age will only add to
the esteem in which he is held. If it had
praised him he might we'll have inquired
what wicked thing he had done that he
should be praised in this satanic sheet.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-03

Montana, G. w. Green and Matte
Brown.
The will of the lac Robert
Wormeley was admitted to probate
yesterday. He leaves a handsome all
yer service as souvenir to the wife OF
his nephew, Robert Harris, and
the residue OF his estate to Mrs.
Marco Psoh.
Regular divine services will be re-
sumed at the Temple of the Jewish
congregation, on Poplar street, at s
o'clock tonight. The choir has been
Teorganized, under the leadership OF
Prof. Charles Winkler. The pulpit
will be occupied by the Rev. DR.. Sam
field, who will deliver a lecture on
"The Evils Of Conventionslism."
Warden Turney, of the peniten.
tiary, left last night with the following
convicts. Aaron Brown, larceny, five
years; Callie Brown, larceny, five
years; Lush Brown, ASSAULT TO murde',
ten yeats; John Lacey, murder, Elk
years; Charlie ScTbor ,ugh, grand lsr-
ceny, three years; Esau Harmon,
grand larceny, three years; lawson
Jones, petit larceny, two years. Lacey
is only Is years old.
The alarm Of fire for the Cottage
Gallery was received and responded
to at 0:35 o'clock am. yesterday, and
at $3.50 O'Clock the apparatus had re-
turned TO quarters. Therefore the en-
tire time that the apparatus was sb-
sent from quarters was precisely tif-
teen minutes, and the atement made
yesterday OF needless interruption OF
travel by the flemen would feem to
be incorrect.