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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

ionat Facts Relating to H,s Gree,
Steal.

Inc defalcation of VIM. E Gould. ca.b;e,
'"e rirst National Bank, continues to b.
tue chief topic of conversation in bu.;,ss,
circles.
Dahk Examiner Andrew p. WisvaJ
aiI'ec here from Ellsworth YESTERDAY morn.
lhs' and at once b-gan an examination of rbs
financial condition If the bank. Nearly All
'ne directors Of the back were present dnr;no
'n1 oay 10 give him such aid as they vers
aoe' ne examination will take several
'eys; ana at the close a careful stateman,
WIN De prepared, and given to the public
through the pap rs
ne uirector- of the bank ara II. ] Libby.
You'd Frederic Robe. W ". Brown.
Emery, Alton Little and Ezra
~, IL. } Libby is the president
me dep"siiors in the bank will lose
Lining, as tue money used by Gould in IN.
suecesslui speculations comes out of the
banks surplu-. which is the i,int nrorertv q,
me S'"ckboiders The shares in the Fir,
National Bank were Recently ratsd a. b;eb
as l45 but naturally the cashiers heavy de.
Iaicatlons will have a tendency 10 send them
down considerably.
Inc rumors that the directors. individually
a"o collectively, can be holden for the miss.
."R iuhds, Is incorrect. If cashier of a
oahk Is dishonest, it is mkt to an impossihil
Ivy l" so arrange matters connected with the
n"ohclai transactions of the bank az to give
hi'u no opportunity to steal, and temporarily.
at ieas'' cover up thu theft. Bank directors
0h""o' prevent cashier from wrongful lv
using Iuhds or bank, any more than they
can make him honest The experience OF
NOT one out many banks during the last ten
years 10 go back no farther, abundantly
pears out this assertion
Last evening at the Falmouth Hotel an
argus reporter found Gov. Robbie. and ques-
uoned HIM as to the latest news in the Gould
matter.
me Governor said that they had discovered
nothlng so tar that would indicate that the
amount OF defaication would exceed Sl47,-
ooo' as hrst announced. On being asked if
II was true that in one of the books of the
oahk dating tck of 1882, there had been
found places where leaves had been torn out.
Tue governor quickly answered: dom,
state that as coming from me-"
81 will not said the reporter: "but will
you tell me that this rumor is not a fact?"
The Governor thought tor moment and
then said slowly: "No, | cannot"
so 1t would appear that Gould's irregu-
larities date back of 1882, hut how far back
OF that date no one outside of the bank ex
amlntr and directors can tell, and perhaps
they cannot at present
The Governor was asked il the last divided
declared was earned. He replied: up to
thi' time We mad supposed so, but it will take
thorough examination to settle that point u
This goes far in the minds of MANY to con-
hrm the rumor that has been on the street
that Mr. & 'uld haS paid dividends with the
money of the bank Portland argus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Hon. S. S. Marble of Waldoboro was in
town Yesterday.
Miss Emma Cochrane of Winthrop il
visiting in the city.
DR.. F. II. Thayer of Waterville was in the
city last evening.
Mr. Geo. f. Herrin Of Sidney has gone tc
Boston on his vacation.
Mr. Frank T. Noble of Central Americs
is spending few weeks in the city.
Mr. r. b. Capen is in attendance on the
Odd Fellows Conv enton in Boston
Mr.. w. w. Wing, the jeweller, is spend
ing his vacation at his old home in Thorn
dixie.
Fred Boynton mas accepted position
as clerk in T. f Davis & Co.'S ready made
clothlug store
NJ. GaltDrJ. Uolfllo, n. Y; VIM
Sprague, Auburn; &. l., Punnell. Brunswick
were registered at the Cony House yesterday.
DR.. Z. j. Roberts returned Yesterday from
a trip to the White Mountains. Tuesday
night there was IA fierce snow storm at the
Summit House. and when he took his de-
parture at 10 AN. the mercury indicated 6
above zero
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

IN TINS city on Wednesday morp;no G..
~ there passed from this life. Grace u n,
,aro, wife of frederick Couy, aged % ve.r.
oiui"ariiy death teaches SO commo, 49,.
'"a' we 90 not heed or give it moro ,,.n !.
passing thought. This young woman va. -
only child, the daughter Of c.,o,;,
ana George S. Ballard She was horn Ma
i''n' 1893 was well educated. ard h.d An
.g her life, all that fond, indulvent and low
ing parents could bestow pnon ~;
' ,na Married on the 18th of December
W me ch"ice Of her youth and matprer
Juuement she led for FIVE wears barnv mar.
iiei NE In every sense of the word with ev
cry comfort and some of tho Irvu,;o..e,;e
many 'riends' a devoted husband, the ardor
an' enthusiasm of youth, with ambi,ion fnr
the success of her husband il vas natural -
'eiieVe tley were to live long. useful and
cohtented life together. Some months o,,o
nus suddenly became awakened to
uie iact That she bad fatal disease and TON
weeks ago while going to her fathers bonse
oh sabbath morning az wa. her nspaI
"on'' she was taken ill, and there, under hi.
io"i' III the room which she had occupied
turing her girlhood and maidenhood. sur
rounded oy the immediate members of her
tam'iy' she babe farewell to all on earth.
'ucu case has nothing surrounding it but
'he deepest sympathy. Every one instipe-
uSely says of the parents, "the light has gone
ou' OF their lives" and every tender svm-
pathv that the human heart can fee; ia ex-
'enueu 10 them; to the husband, stricken by
'his great grief in early life none but tender
ana loving thoughts are felt or EXPRESSED.
ana yet, we forget that death is but the
ofo'her OF sleep: that it is simply .'the golden
Aey 'fat opens the palace of eternity" Such
striking case teaches a community that
there must be, and that there is. a lte he
yond, which is full of promise and hope. one
'"a' iar outstrlps this, one that we should
struggle 10 enter as free and puxe as we
entered upon the duties and trials of this life.
Bowed down with grief one sees only tho
oarK SIDE but this young life, so full of
promise, 80 early ended, has not been in vain
1t has lent its brightness and its puritv to the
world and its remembrance will be a low
forever. The funeral services will be held at
the house of her father Friday morning and
will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
18th Maine Reunion.

The gallant survivors of the 18th Maine
Regiment. formerly commanded by Gen
George F. Shepley, held reunion at Long
Island, Portland Harbor, Tuesday, number
badges. Arrived at the island a delicious
clambake was served At the business meet
ing the following officer. were elected :
President, Edwin Ilsley, Portand First
Vice President, J. NJ. Thompson, Portland ;
second Vice President, Horatio Hight, Port
land Secretary, A. NJ. True, Bethel ;
Treasurer, Geo. H. Libby, Portland; Execu-
tive Committee, one from each company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
Serious Danger

Threatens every man, woman or child living
in region of country where tever and ague
is prevalent. since the germs of material
disease are inhaled from the air and are
swallowed from the water of such a region.
Medicinal safeguard is absolutely necessary
to uullify this danger. As a means of fortiiy
ing and scclimating the system so as to be
able to resist the malaral poison, Hostetters
Stomach Btters is incomparably the best and
the most popular. Irregularities of the
stomach, liver and bowels encourage malaria
but these are speedily rectiied by the btters.
The functions of digestion and secretion are
assisted by its use. and vigorous as well as
regular condition of the system promoted by
it. Constitution and physique are thus de-
Tended against the inroads of malaria by
this matchless preventive, which is also g
certain and thorough remedy in the worst
cases of intermittent and remittent fevers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
APPEAL OF THE MECH ANICs.
sn Address to Their Fellow WOrkmen
Throughout the United States and
Canada.

To the Mechanics of the United States ana
Cdaadn, and their Symp0thizerS:
The undersigned committee of Mechanics
Unlon No |, of Charleston, s. c., in pre-.
senting this appeal for aid to their brethren
and friends, would briefly bring to their at
tention the following facts:
The Union is long existing corporation
embracing MANY of the mechanics of the
CITY. and is organized for the purpose of pro-
noting concert of acti1n and unanimity of
feeling, and in general, of advancing the
welfare and interests of the craft in this
place. while more particularly it is INTENDED
to contribute to the poor and suffering among
its embers and their families
For eighteen years past it has been per-
forming efficient service in and about these
worthy objects of its existence, and has
established strong grasp upon the hopes
and affections of this portion of the com.
munty
In order the better to promote the work of
the Association and to cement tn union among
them, for some time past strenuous efforts
have been making to supply suitable hall
for the meetings of the Union, and also pro-
viding means for the moral, social and educa-
tional advancement of those codnec,ed with
it. lot had been secured and much of the
building had been completed when the terri
bic convulsion which shook a continent
shattered the work and imposed loss and
damage which we are unable to sustain I'M
aided
There has been one cheering and steady
light, however, throughout the whole of the
past week of gloom and horror in addition to
the thought that we are in the hands of an
All-wise and All-goo1 Providence, and that
has been the knowledge of the fact that the
whole heart of this great people has been
touched as perhaps it never was before, and
as never before have we felt the fatherhood
of God and the brotherhood of man.
In order to provide funds for repairing the
damage done in this way promoting the char
table and other objects of the organization,
and in order likewise to provide funds for the
relief of the worthy and distressed by reason
of damage caused to them by the recent visi
tstion, this committee appeals to mechanic
and all others who sympathize with them and
" it'll these objects.
In doing SO they feel that there is no need
to do more than state their necessities.
Kind and loving hearts would supply all
rhetoric and argument, were any needed, but
the simple story is enough.
Small contributions from many will bear
very lightly upon any one, vet the whole will
reha iitate us, and will aid this whole com
munity to the exten: that this, our organiza.
tion is in its midst centre of charity and
usefulness
Contributions should be addressed to the
Treasurer, at Charleston, S. c., o. f. John.
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
Am usem ents-
AT THE MUSEUM.
above zero.

Skiuner's original and sensational veutriio
quail performance at the Museum this week
is attracting large business, and we see nc
reason why it should not, inasmuch as it is
without rival in the country. The light
ing of voice into closed box is very fine.
MIR. Skinner claims to be the only ventrilo'
qust in the world who is able to produce
three different calculations of sound at one
time in quick interruption, holding a silver
dollar in his mouth and keeping his lips
perfectly still. This performance is indeed
wonderful and worth going far to see. To-
night will be the last chance, as his engage.
ment closes with this evenings performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

The annual meeting of the w. C. T. Union
was held Tuesday at the home of Mrs d. M.
watt. The reports of the Secretary and
treasurer were read and accepted, and after
uansacting some unfinished business the off
GERS Tor the ensuing year were elected, viz
mrs D. ). Brooks, Pres; Miss S. w. Wal
ufoh' r. Sec; Mrs. c. A. Qlinby, Cor. Sec. ;
Mrs +. Beale, Treas and one Vice Presi'
uent from each of the churches. The following
iau'es were appointed delegates to the annu-
al convention to be held at Bangor the 9Th,
O'o and 'Ih of Oct; Mrs. S. S. Brooks, Mrs.
u a. Quinby, Miss S. w. Waldron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Inc State Department at Washington has
''oeiVed information from the Consul Cen
'a' az hanagawa, Japan, that Simeon Heath,
VN'"monly known there as Sam Heath an
I"eriean citizen, died at Yokohama, OF
snO'era on the 30th ultimo. He was about
~ years OF age and had been a resident 10
:, pau some l6 years, most of the time in
employment of the Pacific Mail Steam
'p Co. and more recently as private watch
ah al their warehouses in Yokohama. He
a no family or relatives there, was very
'.'oent as to his life and family, but declared
u" employer there that he had no relations
'' no direct heirs. He claimed that he was
.u az Gardiner, State of Maine, and went
Ne~ York City when about IL years OF
J, ~ al about the time when great fire was
9. e' and to have served in the United
navy during the Mexican war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Inc Gardiner and Pittston Bridge Co bav-
'ns appealed from the decision of the Coun'
Commissioners appraising the bridge,
Tue Commissioners decided to leave the mat
,e' 10 Sheritf's jury which will be drawn
,'Oui the towns of Vassalboro, WAYNE, Read
ue'd and Winthrop. The jury will probably
"' next Tuesday and judge is to be select
w 10 preside. However, there is some prospect
wat the bridge company will settle with the
city and town, rendering Jury unnecessary.
'"e commissioners go to Mt Vernon to-day
-" 'ook after the laying out of road to
'"or'en the distance between Dunn's Corner
and Readfield Depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

County Commissioner Weston has a novel
way of raising potatoes. Last spring he pre-
cropped the seed upon the surface of the
ground simply covering it with layer of
straw The seed sprouted and grew,
and all the labor required to harvest the crop
to remove the straw and pick up the pota-
toes Mr.. Weston has one of the finest and
largest orchards in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
SUPERIOR COURT.
September Term, Judge w. p. White
house presiding.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. %,

WEDNESDAY, sept. ZZ.
Cole VS.. Babcock. In this case the jury
arrived at an agreement at 4 o'clock this
morning and on the coming in OF the court
at 10 o'clock rendered verdict for the plf.
for 1923.
Alden C. Grimes vs.. Daniel Cloud. Clay
and Clay for plf, Baker, Baker & Cornish
for deft. This is an action on account an
annexed to writ for S467, 81. After the testi-
monv had been taken out, several questions
of law having arisen, the case was taken
from the jury and reported to the law court
The steamer Percy ", the winter boat OF
the Star line, and the Express OF the Forest
CITY line, started from their docks at about
the same time, says the Advertiser OF last
night. and friendly trial of speed ensued
The result was victory for the kenneoec
steamer, she reaching Peaks Island one
minute and eight seconds ahead of her oppo-
uent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
FINE JOB PRINTING.

Tho lob Printing ESTABLISHING mt of the Kennehec
,urual l. always well prepared for doing the acest
york, as well as the more common branches This
aace EMPLOYS competent printers, carries a large
riety OF paper stecS and keeps on hand the latest
'.rles of type Wedding and visiting cards and enve
lanes in stock; also varied assortment OF dance
nrrders programs. announcements, ETC., ETC. Orders
~ mail will receive prompt and careful attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Ex.president Arthur's law partner, Mr.
pansom. Judge liver of Railway, N. j.; A.
= nrate ESQ. N.Y. Stock Exchange; Kew
Stenhen Merritt, N. Y; and many others
o. e m;.nssses that Palmer's "Skia-Success
IL a safe. sure and speedy remedy for skin
complaint. of every name and degree Of
severity, p.,ro Nv
20 anu - sept20deod3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

There was leak at the gas main at the
corner of Oak and State streets yesterday. A
workman of an experimental turn OF mind,
touched a match to the escaping gas. For an
instant he was enveloped in flame but got OF
with his beard and eyebrows badly singed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
iHsrrifb.

In Hallowell, sept. 22d. by Rev Edward Chase,
Mr.. Charles s. Lane and Miss sarah b. Cottle, both
of Hallowell.
In Auburn, Sept. 81, Mr.. Joseph b. Hammond of
Chicago, H., and Miss Mary p. Sturgis Of Auburn
Sept 90 Mr.. d. L. Parker and Miss Lena r. Francis,
both of Auburn.
In Lewiston, Sept. 10, Mr.. John Goodwin of Au.
burn ant Mr.. Kathleen Hamilton OF Lewiston.
In Albion, Sept. Is, Mr.. Fred T. Brown and Miss
NJ. VI. tells Fall both Of Aubu
In Bangor sept. 10, Mr.. Samuel l. Fellows Of Ban
gor aud Miss Eve J. Young of Hermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
Despise Not the Day of small Things.

Little things may help man TO rise-a
bent pin in an easy chair for instance DR..
Pierces Pleasant Purgative Pellets are
small things. pleasant to take, and they cure
sick-headsches, relieve torpid livers and do
wonders. Being purely vegetable they can
not harm any one. All druggists.
sept20M& Th&wnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Puliens Orchestra will continue to be an
honor to the city this winter as it has been in
the past, and will furnish the usual superior
music which has made its services in such
demand. Mr. Pullen has secured the servic-
OF skilled cornetist, Mr.. C. L. Higgins. who
arrives shortly. His juvenile class in dane
ing will open the first of October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

The Bangs Bros. are so crowded with
orders that they find it necessary to operate
their factory every night until 8 o'clock p. NJ.
They furnish the hard pine floor for the new
Episcopal church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23
[3.ifn.

In this city, Sept %. Capt. Henry B. White, aged
81 years IL months IS days. Funeral services will
be held at the residence of his son, Nath1 White
Mt. Vernon avenue, Friday, at : O'Clock.
In Bath, Sept. 20, Miss Francis Warehouse, aged
81 years, months.
In wiscasset, Sept 10, Mrs. Sylvia Turner, aged
70 years.
In Readfeld Depot, Sept. 10, infant of William
Irish. Sept. Is, Matte Mcdonald, aged 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Miss Flora G. Cochrane contemplates giving.
later in the season, a first class concert, emf
nent musical talent being secured out of
the CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Capt S. w. Lane will address the mem
hers Of Seth Williams Post at G. A. R. Hall
this evening on the subject of his recent Wis
Il to California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Towns east are making ready for cold
weather. Yesterday loaded coal train of fifty
ears passed through the city, bound east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Oak street has been twice dug up, once for
-. sewer and a second time for water main
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

The chronic moan of the fat mans hand
organ ha, been superseded by the dulcet
strains of the celestina. People about Post
Office Square are accordingl happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Mr. John B. Norton of this city is operating
bis hay press on the east aide of the river.
He will press hay this fall and winter in
Kenpebec and Somerset counties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Granite from Wallis quarry is being
shipped from this station to Waterville to be
employed in building the foundation of the
new Maine Central shops there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Two Hallowell citizens, man and wife,
were discovered fast asleep side of the road
near Britts gully, yesterday morning, re-
naming there large part of the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

a-There will, be regular meeting OF
sasS Williams Relief Corps, Thursday after
noon of this week at o'clock tun
attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

The French stable as the north end is i'm
proved in appearance somewhat by an appi-
cation of paint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

In addition to the regular $30-seven-men
management OF the new public building it re-
qures an additional force of twenty-five men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

The Edwards Mfg Co. are framing their
new block of tenement houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Mr.. Geo. Hsskell's store has recently been
equipped with telephone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

m%Mrs, V. L. Call has returned from
New York and Boston with all the ia'es'
s,vlas in the dressmsking line. sept2ldlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

@%Mrs. Cain has reopened hei uress s,
na a inter season. sep2ldlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

drummer started to catch the afternoon
express east yesterday afternoon He ran
half way across The railroad bridge and when
but short dist nee from the rear car gave
up the chase, took out his watch and noted
the time, continuing on foot AS if to reach
his destination in that manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Wild grapes were in the market yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Augusta citizens are said to be celebrated
for their honesty. "To illustrate this" re-
lates a citizen, "a halter hung on hitching
post for five days on the street in front of my
off lee. recently, and no one molested it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

An excursion starts for Phillips and
Raugely Lake, on Saturday, Sept. 25th, under
the superintendence of Mr.. B. L. Pencil of
Brunswick Very low rates have been OBJ
tsined for transportation and at hotels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-23

Fred Cox of Brookton. was arrested last
Monday, on charge of ill-treatment of his
wife and children, and placed under $500
bonds. Not being able to furnish the amount,
he was sent to Jail to await the October court.
1t is thought by many that his mind is dis
eased, says the Bangor Com nercial.