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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

Yesterday was day prolific in runaways.
In addition to the Gage street smash-up sew
eral others are noted. About O'Clock 2. M
the Weeks Mills stage started out from the
station, the horses rushed up Commercial
street and into the alley back of c. N. Ham
lens dry goods store, where the coach was
overturned and the ladies aboard thrown out
Luckily they were but slightly injured. The
stage was so badly damaged that the driver
wac obliged to procure another vehicle be.
fore he could proceed. The horses were
stopped in the alley. Half an hour later a
carriage occupied by Mr.. Horace Cony was
overturned in front of Getchelps drug store
and Mr.. Cony thrown out. The horse ran tc
Commercial street where he was captured
Mr.. Cony was dragged a short distance By
the reins, but was not seriously injured. The
sxles Of the carriage were sprung. A horse
in front of Doughty Bros. harsess shor
broke shaft of the buggy to which he wa.
attached and another equine in front of Gran
lite Hall was halted just as he had started tt
run The number of teams on the street wa.
largely increased, owing to the voting on the
water question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11
CITY Personals.

Mr.. R. w. Soule is in Phillips to-day
DR.. Kicker will take a trip to Dakota in
June
Miss 0. L. Jost Of Portland has received
the appointment of stenographic secretary to
Hon James G. Blaine of Augusta.
Mr. Albert L. Stephenson. son of Gen.
Luther Stephenson, has arrived home for the
summer. He has been travelling with Har-
ry French.
Hon. P. O. vickery and DR.. J. F. Hill
captured sixty seven trout between o'clock
A. M. and P. NJ one day last week. Mr..
'ickery was engaged in sea shooting at the
Fort, yesterday.
Mrs Sarah Green, who resides with her
laughter, Mrs. P. o. Vickery, has been Sc
fiously ill of late. Her condition had i'm
proved yesterday, however. She recently
pissed her Ssth birthday.
AT the close of the term of court at Ban
gor Judge Haskell will ride to this city by
the way of Belfast behind the handsome span
OF tlack ponies owned by him. The Judge
mas travelled over large portion OF Maine
IN this manner and enjoys it very much.
The Dexter Gazette has the following pleas
ant words about the new pastor of the Win
throp street Universal;st church: at is at
iast definitely announced that Rev. ii. 5.
Whitman has accepted the call rendered him
py the Winthrop Street society OF Augusta.
lie will close his pastorate here in June. AS
q sonnd scholar, deep thinker. capital
sermonizer, and an effective pulpit speaker
mr Whitman has few equals. As pleasant
nelghbor and friend, he is also highly es'
eemed, and his place here will not be easily
flled.p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

The breaking of the great jam of logs at
Carrstunk on Friday, is thus described Their
was a perfect network of large logs laying
up near to the foot of the falls on the west
shore. Beneath these logs were placed
three heavy charges of Atlas powder.
In the meantime there came perfect
flood of wa er, the food-gates having been
opened at Dead river. The explosion CT the
powder raised the network of logs, which
was holding the jam. high into the air. AS
they were lifted from the bed of the falls
perfect food Of water rushed into their place,
and when they fell back they landed upon
foaming, seething sea of angry water. To
Withstand the force of the tide was useless
and they were swept down the river. The
huge mass of timber on either side and be-
hind had nothing to do but follow in the
wake For moment it seemed as though
the Jam would stop, as several large logs
swung across the stream. The stop was but
Tor An instant. however, for as fast as a pro-
Jecting log would strike the ledge it would
be broken off as quick as a flash and the pro-
cesslon moved on toward the sea. The noise
OF the grinding and grooming of the timber
was only excelled by the cries of the hard
worked drivers, who cried with joy as they
saw the cause of all their Gard labor disap-
pear. Much credit is due Master Driver
Abbott, who has charge of the entire drive
from the Forks to Augusta, also to Mr..
James Longley, who has immediate charge
OF the work upon the Falls, and to Mr..
John Bannell, who had entire charge of the
powder used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

The GREAT "MIKADO."

lHE GREAT 'MIkADO.
Stetson's Mikado Company No. l, return to
city Hall, Portland, (after weeks of
tremendous success in New York and Bos-
TONI next Friday and Saturday evenings, and
Saturday matinee. They bring an enlarged
chorus and grand orchestra of % musicians,
with about the same cast as before, except
Sig. Brocolini the celegrated baritone, who
makes his first appearance. The following is
the cast:
The Mikado of Japan, Mr.. N. S Burnham
Nanki- Poo. his son, disguised as
wandering minstrel, and in
love with Yum Yum, Mr. Roy Stanton
Ko Ko, Lord High Executioner
Pooh. Bah, Lord High Every.
thing Else, Sig. Brocolini
Pish Tnsh, noble lord, Mr.. Louis J. Monico
am three s,s. Mis- A Mary s ssess
Peep Roo. Ko Ko. Miss Mamie Cerbi
Katisha in love with Nanki- Poo. Miss Alice Carrie
Chorus OF school girls. mobiles, guards and coolies.
Act l. Court yard of Ko-Ko's official residence, by
Joseph Glare.
Act2 Ko-Ko's garden, by FL. l.. Reid
Beautiful souvenirs will be given to the
ladies', the same as in Boston, Consisting OF
Mikado Sachet colored satin. lace borders,
with exquisite picture of the three little
maids The tickets are very low for such a
grand performance. lCkpkS 'HCiuGlnR re-
served seats are only so and rs cents in tire
evening, 80 and so to the matinee. and 80 adj
mission in the evening, % admission to matt
nee. Tickets can be ordered of Ira c. Stock
ridge, Stockridge's Music Store. Half fare
on the ii. C. K. R., to all performances.
Yesterday forenoon about 10 o'clock span
of horses attached to a wagon loaded with
apples started in front of MIR. Gardner Phil
Inns carriag. shed on Swan street, ran down
Swan to Gage. In front of Mr.. Whitney's
house the animals took to the sidewalk.
smashing a lamp-post in their wild career.
on down Gage street the horses
arrived at the embankment at the foot of the
street. and swung around, suddenly break
ing the pole short of. the cart
and apples pitching forward over the
hill. The apple barrels were broken open by
the iolting and the fruit scattered broadcast
along the streets. The horses were unin-
iured. group of children playing upon the
sidewalk had a narrow escape from being
run over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11
CHINA.

The long-looked-for rain came on Satur-
day. The face Of nature is now smiling and
the fields are decked in living green.-Sev-
eral changes have lately occurred in our viii
lage. DR.. Hall has removed to the house
made vacant by the departure Of Rev. f. S.
Gahan, who preached an excellent farewell
discourse on the "a inst. Mr. I. 4. Doe has
removed to his house on Main street, and sold
his former residence on Pond street to o. NJ.
Sturdevant of Albion, who sold his farm TO
Mr.. James reynolds of Winslow Mr.. A. @,
Mason has removed to the Parcher house, and
Mr.. A. j. Kittridee to the Colley house. over
the pond.-Grain seeding is generally over,
and many pieces are up and looking finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

Mayor Macomber has made extensive i'm
provements on his residence of late. A new
roof of attractive appearance has been added
N the structure and new windows of large
sized glass, substituted for the old ones The
painter is now employed and when his work
il COMPLETED Mr.. Macomber's residence will
be one of the handsomest in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

Mr.. George Cony, one Of the prominent
ana widely known citizens Of Augusta, died
Yesterday morning at his residence on the
belgrade road, aged 76 years. He had been
gradually failing in health for several wear.
year ago last January he fell off a load of
nay, from the effects of which he never re-
covered, and for four months past ha. been
confined to his bed. Mr.. Cony va. born in
Augusta and has always been . resident Of
the city. The house occupied by him at the
time OF his death. he built fifty-three year.
ago and resided there over half a century
MI Cony has always been very
active and enterprising citizen, and wherever
known was highly respected and esteemed
At one time he wa, extensively engaged In
the meat business. His wife survives: al.o
seven sons and daughter, as follows: Mrs.
A. A. Simmons. Miss Angenette Cony, Mrs.
Martin REYNOLDS. Mr.. George A. Cony, Mrs.
Geo. W Pillsbury, Mrs. ]. B. Fellows. Mr..
Horace Cony. The funeral will take place at
the late residence of the deceased "a, o'clock
wednesday afternoon. Friends of the fami-
ly are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

The total vote thrown was 1897; majority
avas Y65 The challenged votes, not large
in number, were placed under seal and de-
liyered to the chairman. 1t was noticeaoie
that there was a large, evident and demon
strabIe majority of the property OF the CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11
Iofal aad State ayeivs.
Tuesday. May II. 1895
FINE JOB PRINTING.

-. lab Printing Establishment of the Kennehec
Al d always well prepared for doing the pcest
aoh as well as the more common branches This
~ employs competent printers, carries a large
om ,y 81 paper stock and keeps on hand the latest
,Ias IF type Wedding and visiting cards and enve
MY NV in stock; also varied assortment OF dance
tst ,ers nrograms, announcements, etc.. etc. Orders
pr rsail will receive prompt and careful attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

The alarm of fire at As yesterday morn
ing was caused by small blaze at the resi-
dence of Mrs. M. B. Hodges on State street.
had left the house a short time previous to
the discovery of the fire. The flames came
from between two boxes and were extinguished
by few pals of water. 1t is not known how
the FIRE originated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

Gannett & Morse publish the first of
ser;es of small illustrated advertisements in
another column to-day. They are called the
Voyage of Life and will appear in different
chapters daily, until finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

n. II. Harvey's factory will again be in
ooeratiou the first of this week, delay having
,.ep occasoned by the repairs made.
Miss Moore of Ohio. who is to speak in
Neonian Hall this evening at half past seven
o'clock. is considered one of the most inter-
s.ting lecturers now before the public The
Womans Temperance Union are fortunate
in securing her at this time. Professor Har-
law will furnish the music. No admission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

Authorized performances, Japanese Costumes
and ,cenery, Grand Chorus.
The Unexc~lted Cast-Mss Mary Beebe, Miss
Agnes Stone, Miss Mamie Cerbi Miss Alice Carrie,
Mr.. Roy Stanton, Mr. NV. Herbert, Mr.. N. s. Burn
ham. sir. George Olm, Signor Brocolini.
Chorus of School Girls, Mobiles, Guards and Coolies.
Grand Orchestra of % Musicians-6s people in all.
Souvenirs for the Ladies.
Beautiful Mikado Sachet. Coored Satin lace Dor
DER with exquisite picture of the Three little Maids.
presented to ladies holding coupon seats
Tickets including reserved seats reduced to 80 and
IS cts Admission 35cts. Matinee 35 and so
cts. Admission 25cts. Tickets sold or mailed by
Ira c. Stockbridge. Music Store. (Send money with
order) Half fare on Maine Central r. R., to all
mayl0dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

Mr.. Frank o. Ward has purchased the
house of Samuel Sears on School street and
ill Mace it in first class condition to rent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-11

See notice of Augusta Lodge, F ga M.
rnaer Lodge Notices.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-06
a Medal to Retiring Chief
(.pOwIcr.-

Congressman T. A. Merriman was for
two years "Chief-Growler" of the Growers
Club, a social organization composed in the
main of West Side politicians of all parties
of New York and business and professional
men who are desirous of having a pleasant
and sociablc time once week. The motto
Of the club is, "Wc never growl" 1t can
not be called in any sense political organ
ization, but popular "Growler," when
nominated by either Republicans or Demo.
Gratis, is very likely to receive an astonish-
ingly large vote in the Ninth, Thirteenth
and Fifteenth Assembly Districts Mr..
Merriman's large vote for Congress
man in 1884 was in good part due to
the work done for him by his fellow
"Growlers." Recently he announced that
lie was not candidate for reelection as
"Chief-Growler,n as his duties at Washing
ton would take him away from the city so
much of the time. Some of his friends
suggested that the proper thing to do, un-
der the circumstances, was to have a hand
some testimonial made and present it to the
retiring president. The testimonial took
the form of handsome and costly medal
suspended from clasp. The clasp bears
the inscription: "Presented to L. A. Merri-
man, late Chief-Growler, by his friends,
January3 g. 1861 The medal Is Of gold, of
fine workmanship, with the words "Chief-
Growler'' formed of siXty-one small diam
onds. 1t was formerly presented the other
evening to Colonel Merriman in the pres
encc of large assemblage of "Growlers"
at the meeting room in the Utah House.
Twenty-llfth street and Eighth avenue, New
York
The Washington critic., 1886-01-06
CLOTHING.
CLOTHING.
THE SWELLED HEAD"

The above term, like "chcstnuts," ."
originated in the dramatic profession,
and Is thus applied: When man be.
comes so pulled up with sense of his
own importance as to imagine the pub
lie is deeply interested in every move
he makes and every word he uttcrs,
men of well-balanccd minds quietly
suggest "swcllcd head" 1t generally
develops on men of small physique and
limited intellect. "Swclled heads"
are TO be found In various walks of
life, even in the clothing business,
where they really imagine you are
COMPELLED 10 buy your raiment
from them and pay cxorbitant prices
for the goods you purchaso-simply
for the HONOR of having their names
on the clothes you wear.
Now, there is nothing abnormal
about the size of our craniums--iust
mere common, ordinary, everyday
kind Of heads We do not claim to
have monopoly of the honor, the in
tegrity, or the business of our city, but
we make the modest and well founded
claim of having as fine and wcll-so
lected stock of Clothing for men and
boys as was ever exhibited in Wash
ington, and we sell them at prices that
light expense account combined with
care and judgment in buying, can
alone enable us to do.
This week especially we would re-.
spoctfully ask you TO look in our show
windows, and we are much mistaken
If the goods and prices there exhibited
will not tempt you to invest in an over
coat, suit, or a pair of trousers for
yourself or your boys. Our goods,
whether for man, youth, boy, or
child, are correct in cut, faultless in
make, and perfect in fit. Our prices
are lower than the lowest.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-06
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The meeting OF the board of directors OF
the South Washington Endowment Relief
Association which was to have been held at
the Association rooms at the corner of
Eighth and streets southwest, last night,
was adjourned over until Friday evening,
owing to quorum not being present
The residence Of the Misses Coleman at
No. s02 Il street southwest, was last even
ing the scene of merry gathering Of friends.
Dancing and the indulgence in social games
were the features Of the occasion and will
be remembered among the pleasautest re-
collections by those who were present.
An unsuccessful attempt was made by
thieves to enter the residence of Mr.. w. II.
Baum, No. 712 street southwest, about 12
O'Clock last night by cutting the Stats in the
rear windows. Mr.. Baum, who was
awakened by the noise, immediately gave
the alarm, frightening the thieves. Officers
Keaney and Turnburke put in their ap-
pcarance shortly after the thieves had fled
Thieves entered the yard of +. NJ. Gold
smith, or Four-and-a-half street southwest,
last night and stole fifteen pounds Of beef
from the ice-box. They also carried or q
sack of shelled corn. The clothes-lne in
the yard of Mrs. Noble Snowden, No. l0i
First street southwest, was robbed last night
of underwear to the amount of $40.
James Lewis, a 13.year old oolored boy
IebluluG WIN MS pufenlS on DuLZafu
| Point, at the foot of First street southwest,
was seriously and perhaps fatally burned
| about the head and body at 4:3O o'clock
| this morning by the explosion of can of
| kerosine oil, with which he attempted to
| kindle the fire In the kitchen stove. His
| screams brought his mother to his assist
| ance, but his body was horribly burned be-
| fore the fire could be eXtiuguished, DR., Il,
| f. Holden was summoned and made the
sufferer as comfortable as possible, after
| which he was removed to Providence Hos
| pital in the police ambulance.
Mr.. james HALEY of the Agricultural De-
| partment catered to the pleasure of large
| gathering of friends at his residence at
Seventh and q streets southwest last even
! ing. Vocal and instrumental music, dane
ing and sumptuous collation. comprised
the programme, the carrying out of which
was thoroughly enjoyed by ALL The guests
| took their departure at n reasonable hour
much pleased with the enjoyment afforded
| by the occasion.
IT is blind confidence to suppose your
| self incapable of mistake. 1t is indeed a
serious blunder to refuse to take DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup when you even suspect you
| have taken cold. Price % cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-06

down the, marrow pathway lost sight
of outward surroundings and unconsci-
ously stepped backward, overturning
two or three hives at once. Out flew
the enragcd inhabitants of these in
vadod cities, armed .pie-away
flew ] pcll nell and screaming "liclpl
help" into the very arms OF n
man with n gun in his hand. who
sprang over the stoncwall appearing
as If by magic before my astonlshcd
vision. Apparently he comprehcnloi
the whole in second, and seizing me
around the waist, he swung me lightly
over the wall into small, circular sum.
mer-housc overgrown with scarlet
lcavcd ampelopsis and late-blossomcl
honeysucklc
1--WE are safe here" said he. "Thcy
will go past u.s. Bees nro stupid crea-
lures. | hope you are not hurt"
"No," cried |, laughing and crying
at the same moment, "but hope you
weren't hurt; for ] ran against you
with my whole force"
Not in the least" he answered,
courteously. 81 suppose you are one
of my new neighborsy"
81 am Marjorie Bell" said !. think
ing with pang Of my crimping- pins
and the extreme paleness of my ging-
ham gown"
"And / am Gerald Autsey," he said
81 hope that hereafter we shall be the
best of friends, Miss Marjorie. VIII
you allow me to 90 back, now that the
bees are quieted down little and re-
place the hives ON the bench2" "Ohp
cried |, brcathlossly, "do be carefull"
watched him with my heart upon
my lips as he deity replaced the
wreck my carccssncss had made, and
finally returned to me scathless and
without harm ! And then he walked
with me as far as the doorstep of the
old grange and left me, promising to
call that very afternoon
in this unconventional way our
friendship commenced, and when the
first snow fell, feathery white and
soft, over the hills and wales, Gcrold
Austey asked me to be his wife
'I4ittle Majoric has drawn the trump
card after all ~ said Aunt Pauline,
laughingly.
"Oh, Marjorie, may come up to the
hail when you arc married." said
Helen, "and copy those beautiful old
pictures in the library %
"Only to think said majestic Sara,
that a man could fall in love with a
wild romp of girl who nearly
knocked him down at their first meet
ing"
Perhaps" said Nina, putting a
caressing hand on my head, "it is be-
cause Mari has face like cherub,
and the sweetest blue eyes in the
world After all, l don't know
that wonder at Mr.. Austey SO very
much"
And 50 the bees made my fortune
after all, although not exactly in the
way we had anticipated, Chicago
Mail.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-06
EAST VISHINGTON.

Apleasant dance aud musicale was given
last evening at the residence of Miss Katie
McCathran by the East Washington Tcrpsi-
chorean Club. Among those present were
the Misses Slee, Nelson and Lippett aud
Mrs. Barnes and Messrs. Bright, Dayton,
Jefrries and Berry.
Miss Ettie Burns of New York is visiting
Mrs. G. ID. Willard at 230 A street south.
east.
The funeral of Mr.. Thomas Bentley, who
died last Monday morning, took place this
afternoon from his late residence, No. 32l
A street northeast, at 2 O'clock lie was
an employe of the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing.
The house of Mr. Fred Vesper at the cor
ner Of Fifth and 4 streets northeast, was
broken in on Monday night and money and
clothing to the value Of $50 were stolen.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-06


Leave Washington from station, corner of
New Jersey avenue and q street.
For Chicago 0.13 IN and 1910 m daily. Tho
9?l3 m Is Fast Limited Express for Pitts
burg and Chicago, arriving in Plttsburg at
I3O m; Chicago next morning at S:j5 No
extra larc Is charged on this for fast
time.
For Cincinnati. Louisville and ST. Louis dnlIv
at y IN and 1910 p m, with through coaches
and palace sleeping cars 90 above points
without change; 3 m is fast limited train
TO Cincinnati and 81. Louis. arriving in Cin-
cinnati next morning at 7:iJ, ST. Louis at
train for fast time.
For Pittsbqrg at 9A9 m with parlor car, and
s:15 m daily TO Pittsburg, Cleveland and
Detroit with sleeping cars TO Pittsburg
For baltimore ON week daVs g. $50, GAO, Z 80,
$40 and 10 q m, 1910, 1910, 315 as minute
tram, $3.50, 1870, $40, 5AO, $40, = 8:lj and
For Baltimore on sundays GEO, 79O $50
and 10 m, l;:5 1910, $3.50, $40, $40, $50,
Tor Shenandoah Valley Railroad and points
south 5#O y m daily, with Pullman sleeper
Washington to New orleans.
For Annapolis OH0 m and 1910 and I:9O pm;
:, on sunday $50 m. 44O p m,
For way stations between Washington and
Baltimore ., GiO, $50 a IN, 1910 m $3.50,
4;iQ, and II p m. ON sundays 500 u N and
ropolitan Branch 7l0 m daily exceptSunday
and 5:Sl p IN daily; 4Ao p IN daily except
sunday for principal stations on Metropoli-
tan Branch, $40 n IN daily;
ON Sunday stops at all stations. For Lex
ington, Staunton and Valley Branch, $40 a
m daily except Sunday For Galthersburg
and intermediate points, $50 m. 1880 and
ll:HO m daily except sunday. For Freder-
lex $40 IN and 4iO pm daily except sun
day.
For Hagerstown and Winchester, $40 and 0f3
IN and 53l p m daily except Sunday
Trains arrive from West daily G:iO Ta20 n m,
1SO l;4S tNew Orleans cNpresSl and 6:30 . m
From Annapolis 500 ~ and $50 and 5:2j u
IN; sunday. 1875 m, G:35 pm.
From Lexington, $3.50 pm daily except Sun-
day.
From Frederick and intermediate points sa5
m and S:l5 p IN daily except sunday.
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at $40,
$50, 7:20, sA5, 0;O5 and 1920 a m, 12l5 2, 3,
4, i20, D, $50, 7:45, o and II IN; on Sundays
63O, 7.a0. Si5 and g05 Il m, 1880, 2, 4:20, D,
$3.50, 1:i5, Band II pm.
All trains from Washington stop at Relay
Station except 1I0, 3:15 and $40 m
For further information apply at the Baltl-
more & Ohio Ticket Ofiice--Washington sta
tion. Gl9 and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue corner
OF Fourteenth street, where orders viii bc
taken for baggage to be checked and received
at any point in the city
u. DuNHAM, C.K. LORD,
Gen. Manager, BALTIC. G.. PA.