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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24
GELD OPERATIVES.
me hnAghts Of Labor Pass Resol~t,o-
vor1nS Additional Education Al ~
vantaRes for Them. ~

vAntages for Them Au
The knights of Labor in this civ have
passed the following resolutions in relation
to child labor in manufactures:
WHEREAS, At the cotton mills of The Favo,d,
of children employed from ten 10 fvars hnn a
each DAY, thereby precludRg all educational advan
taRes and perpetuating a reign of Ignorance inco,
paioie with the principles Of free institutions
WHEREAS. Sections Is and "A of chan,e, "a &c
me revised Statutes of Maine provide that "No
chud snail be employed or suffered to work in cot
ION or wooden mandatory without having attended
pIhc senool. or private school. taught BY person
quanned 10 be public teacher; if under iwelve
years OF age, for four months ii over twelve and mn
uer nteen, for three months OF the vear nreced;nc
such employment. A certificate under oath of amen
teacnef, MED with the clerk agent before EMPLOY
men. Is the proof of such schooling. Any owner
agent or superintendent of such mannfac.orw 80
each violation OF the preceding section forfeits
nundred dollars to be cred BY Indictment half
me prosecutor and half to the town where the Of
money. experimenting school committees shoU in.
quiIe into such violation, and report them 10 the
Therefore, '''eie'oi'
sembly 4s72, Of the Noble Order of the Knights of
LABOR, In regular session convened, do hereby re-
quest the citizens of the village school district IF
'ugusta, at their meeting SATURDAY. TO dr.cr and
instruct the directors of said district take the proper
steps looking to the enforcement of the provisions Of
the ABOVE law. And to the end that educationaI ad
'antages may be offered the children now emnlov ed
IN the mills, we trust suitable approximation will
oe mace Tor the establishment of school, and the
employment OF teacher qualified TO instruct the
children OF our French residents in the rudiments of
tue English language,th school to be located where
1t WI" oesI suDserve the interests of all concerned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

School meeting this afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

The old hotel at Manchester Forks is un.
dergong thorough repairs. The front j.
gscei BY long and capacious piazza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

@x-Sale and Entertainment. Music and
Readings at St. GATHERINGS Hall, Thursday,
April 80. Admission % cents. P. NJ.
apr24ttd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24
Miss MArHER AS PAULINE.

Miss Margaret Mather as she has IN New
York the past season. as everywhere won
admiration and applause last evening large
audience assembling in Granite Hall to re-
ceiye her on the occasion of her appearance
as Pauline in Lady of Lyons" and she well
maintained the reputation which she bears OF
being the most accomplished actress who
visits Augusta these days. As Pauline she
gave much better satisfaction to the audience
than last year wnen she appeared in another
play. ANY extended notice of her attain
ments is not required here. She was bril-
liant. devoted, passionate; the true wife and
loving daughter, the ideal woman, painting
the nicture before the audience with the hand
If a master. She was strongly supported
the company being superior one. Mr. John
Malone unprecedented the lover with fervor
and spirit. This is Miss Mathers fourth ap-
pearance in Augusta and amusement goers
gladly welcome her here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

Tomorrow is Easter Sabbath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

Evenings the bonfire blazes on the hills
and the air is redolent with the odor of
sp,ning pine and hemloek boughs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24
Perfect i'm Fit and Style.

No man is so stout that we can
not fit him; no man so lean that
we cannot fit him. Have the right
length of sleeve for men with long
or short arms.
We have sold these shirts to hun
dreds of customers for the past
seven years, and recommend and
warrant them as frst-class in fit,
style and durability.
We also offer a bargain in a
Shirt at so cents. Good fitting,
well made. Linen bosom and cuffs
reinforced body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24
FAST DAY.
raises Very Quietly-sheo.,,,
Bali.

o,;a,~ LAY was characterized by unusua,
du'e'ness and there was very little stir on ~
''ee' or elsewhere. In the forenoon .,o,oe
h. h.. PAGES OF business were generally omen
W. In the afternoon closed. Fac,o,io.
,la" e'.'' ceased operations, giving EN-.
p'oses a Gay for rest and recreation H.
post-o'hce was open the usual bours ~
uay oeing SO pleasant there was much a,;,
ing and horseback riding about town 1n,ho
so."'fy 'nowever'the travelling was extremely
'ao ana but few people ventured bevond tbs
CITY limits. The attractions for the dav -
Tue way OF sports seemed to center on tho
State grounds. Tue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

Mr.. Whitney has moved his shirt manufac-
tory from Nash's publishing building to the
laundry building at the top of Winthrop Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

o,cbsrdists are setting scions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24
AmuseW cnts.
MIKADO.

An event which our amusement goers are
looking forward to with much pleasure is the
presentation of Mikado, in Granite Hall, on
Monday evening of May Sd by the Bangor
Opera Co., assisted by the charming singer
and actress, Miss Eta May Hunt OF Boston.
Mr.. Frank A. Owen is manager, which In
sures the success of the play. The comments
of the Bangor press are exceedingly favor
ohla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24
The SHOOTING

There was large attendance at Tho .,
VI 'ne Cushnoc Gun Club in the afternoon W.
Tue STATE range, and the day was unnsn.l,1,
favorable for good scores. There was NO,
man VINO had shot at flying target tor
months but with little practice tue cinh vii
as follows: fe' were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-24

Sweetly the birds are singing,
The world itself keeps Easter day,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16
A Living Island.

The alligator is n1t IN any wa, au aitric-
tive an.mal On The contrary. II IS about o.,
rspeIrat IN look, and disposition a, any
living creature yery well can be-. And vet
in one respect. at least. IT is To- De- euylcI II
can 20 through life without ever needing a
dentist, un.ts, il be to eat Aim. for /, never
keeps its teeth long enough To- give them
any chance 10 decay or ache or get ont of
order in any way. When an alligator, tooth
is worn out or broken or III need Of any kind
Of repair. it Jran, ou', and behold a new one
is ready to take IT., place. But need h4rII,
say that the alligator, .s-lh ale a JOY only
10 itself
Another peculiarly of the alligator /, its
ability to sleep. Like other reptiles. 1t i, So
cold blooded that it Likes warmth and hates
cold. 1t needs water too and as the dry
season and the cool season come together in
Florida. there j, Fl Gu.N., reason wa, tie
Florida alligator should 20 m,a winter
quarters. 1t bur.e, itself 30 tie u4d after
the manner OF us kind and settles down for
A long uau.
Sometimes it happen. that grass and quick
growing shrub, spring uY ua HE barA 1f'his
torpid animal. 4, a rule rh.,. 'rr, a.. ..aken
off or washed off wien. wtta t.r hl.' warm
rains, the alligator rouse, r,seif and makes
for the wa.tr; but occa,lonll, for some
reason, the mud cliu-,. ard WITH il the rI4u'-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16
Care of Animals in Summer.

The American Humane Association pre-
seuis the following suggestions relative to
the care of animals during the heated
term.
Provide water fresh, pure water. Think
reader, how YOU are refreshed by drink Of
cool water on a hot day. The lower ami
mails are equally in need of the means Of
quenching thirst
The active dog requires drink frequently
during the hot day, as does also the cat !;
and dish OF fresh water should stand where
they can have access 10 ii. Undoubtedly y
many dog is driven to madness through
lack of water and the testimony is that
hydrophobia is almost unknown in those
localities where dogs can drink when they
wish.
Every city. village and country town
should be literally supplied with drinking
fountains for animals, and they should be so
constructed that even the smallest dogs can
drink from them. No gift to people con-
fers greater pleasure than fountain, and
that person who turns aside a stream from
the field and gives watering trough to the
roadside, or provides a fountain at
which man and beast can drink
pure water, is truly public benefacior.
Give the horse frequent opportunity to
auench thirst at times when not too much
over. heated, and before eating To drink
freely Immediately after eating prevents a
favorable digestion of food.
Provide shade. How nstinctvely we
seek the shadow when the sun is pouring its
hot rays on the dry and parching earth. If
the pasture is not provided with shade
trees, in a convenient locality set four, six
or eight supports, across which place straw
or grass, and thus, in brief time and with
little lsbor make shade in which animals
can rest from the heat of the sun, to the
great comfort of themselves and benefit to
their owners.
Remove the harness from the horses in
the hot DAY whenever YOU desire to give
them full, free rest, and once during the
day, preferably at night, a thorough curry
ing and grooming will not only give rest, ,bu,
will do about as much towards i'm
proving the animals condition as will the
| oats.
Examine the harness on your working
team, and you will discover that blinds
check -reins and cruppers are simply tortur.
ing contrivances, serving no useful purpose
| Take them all of for the convenience O.
Yourself and the comfort Of the horses
Keep the stable well ventilated and free
from strong ammonia, which is injurious
to the eyes. Assist the animals to protec
themselves against flies. feed regularly ,hitct
in the shade, and remember that the care
which will give comfort TO the lower animals
will make them doubly profitable to thei
owners, aside from the humane bearing up
] on the subject.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16
Music Notes.

There are some books, like the remarkably
popular 'Franz's Album Of Songs" which
awaken in those who have genuine musical
taste, real enthusiasm. One of these is the
new Album Of Songs by Helfdau Kjerulf,
(Oiyer Dits0n Il Co. Si.50) 1t will be diff
cult to find anywhere songs truer to nature,
purer in sentiment, more mcodous or beauti-
full, than the thirty-three in this volume. The
melodies, which are of the finest workmanship,
with well wrought harmonies, and vet not
difficult, prove that kjeruf is brother in
song and the equal, of the illustrious Franz
The original text is by the most notable writ
ers. and includes song in French by Victor
Hugo. All of the songs have English transIa-
tons.
The readers of Ben Hur,' Gen. Lew Wal
lace's fascinating 'Story of the Christ" will
be glad to know that the sweet song of the fair
Egyptian, '.Wake not, but hear me Love-
has been set to music by George l.. Osgood.
and published by Oliver Ditsop & Co., Boston.
at thirty-five cents.
Victor Hugo's Day Break" with music by
N. Fl. Allen, ''Nell, the Village Lass" by J. W.
Wheeler, leach thirty centsl, and Max Piuttfs
version of the Swedish Folk-song, ''High in
the Vault of Heaven" TWENTY-FIVE eents),
charming love songs are announced by Oliver
Ditson & Co. They also announce the fol.
lowing choice instrumental pieces ssWaltz',
from the Opera of Loves Fow,' (thirty-fiye
cents), "Lilly's Garden, Polka, an excellent
teaching piece TWENTY-FIVE cents), s.Mandolin
Polka for Violin, by G. E. Pratt, (forty
| cents), "Noeturne," by Chovan, Thirty cents)
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16

Then taking off the mitten from the muzzle
OF his gun, he aimed it between the shining
eyes Of the bear and killed it. After this
feat the old man built a fire. skinned and
dressed bis second victim and then turned
in and slept until after sunrise.
In the winter of 1880, while cutting ship
masts and pine timber on township No. 10,
besides shooting moose, deer and caribou,
he killed in three weeks bears and wolves
enough TO amount from the bounty alone
10 S65. Uncle Sim says bears are more
plentiful in this section now than they were
few years ago, but that wolves are getting
scarce.
Several miles from where Uncle Sim lives,
as a man aud his wife were walking along
the highway one evening just after dark. a
short time ago, they heard a noise. in from
the roadside short distance, and the man
sent in his little dog to find out what it was.
They soon heard fearful yelps from the dog
and Immediately he rushed out the most
scared animal that ever was seem There
were two big cuts from the top Of his head
10 the tip of his nose, which reached TO the
bone. 1t was supposed that bear was in
there with her cubs and had come very near
giving them dog for supper.
There are several ponds not far from
Uncle Sims, quite well stocked with fish,
and spor,smen sometimes stop at his house
and get him to act as guide on their hunting
asd fishing excursions. He is very hos
pitable old gentleman, and is glad to ac-
commodate any sportsmen who choose 10
come his way. He is very modest in his
manner Of speaking Of his hunts, rather
undertaking than cverstating the scenes and
incidents Of his many bear hunts, SAYING
that he never came into hugging relations
with bear, being quite careful himself, and
ths bears generally keeping their distance
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16
How to Prevent Being Drowned.

4 gentleman prominent in business in
a fact published some months ago about how
to avoid drowning when unable to swim
The directions were Lock the hands be-
hind the back, and fully initiate the lungs
and close the mouth" The reason he asks
this is that some wears ago he lost an only
son by drowning in the Mississippi river,
and, as would be natural, anything referring
to the subject quickly arrests his attention.
After reading the article, he read it aloud to
his wife and daughter, and upon the latter
il made profound impression. Two or
enjoying row on Lake Michigan huge
wave capsized the boat and threw her into
the water, which was deep. While the
daughter was sinking she remembered the
directions, clasped her hands behind her,
and, when she arose. threw the water from
her mouth and filed her lungs fall of air be-
fore she sunk second time. She went un-
der but short distance, and upon reaching
the surface She foatei until boat put out
from shore and rescued her. The gentle
man remarked Had it not been for these
wise directions repeated to my daughter,
and she obeyIng them. | am satisfied would
today be chIdless." This year there have
been an unusually large number Of deaths
from downing, and il would seem wise for
parents to impress these simple directions
on the minds Of young people. They are
good even for those who can swim. for It
vii, enable them to rest and have better OPP
portunlty for rescue - Inter Ocean,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16
Let US Have Peace"

Miss Lily Sherman Rice. writing in Good
Housekeeping of the tendency Ia woman's
clubs and elsewhere to finding fault with
masculine traits, says
We could mark of our domestic calendar
with the kindly deeds OF men, if We would
but take account of such. Saturday, We
meet father who is walking mile al the
end of hard days work, 10 fetch home the
bonnet his girl has set her heart on wearing
to church tomorrow. Sunday, We hear Of
a busy man who brings the office bottle Of
red ink out from town, and llluminates the
covers Of the thirty recipe books his daugh-
Ter Is making for her table at the fair.
NoRddy, We see clothes tapping on our
neghbors' lines that we're wrung out aud
hung out by husbands who must be at the
factory before seven. Iuesddy a letter
from Rome brings news of the burdened
evangelist who breaches in foreign Ian
gurge seven nights IN week, and then goes
home to help watch with his sick babies
since the measles come even to poetic Italy.
Wednesday, tired mother, for whom hard
times and dull work have made this an
anxious winter. tells Us how her husband
"said there wasn't another young woman in
far" Thursday, the fastidous friend, who
could never be prevailed on 10 protect her
feet with anything more clumsy than rub
bers, shows US the stylish overshoes her
brother has persuaded her to wear. Friday,
rummagng in our own garret, We pull out
an old olive felt, the first hat the little grl
was ever trusted TO buy alone. How well
we remember the child's complacency as she
brought II home. her delight when it was
admitted to be perfect match, her pltiful
chagrin when it proved too small tshe had
not been able to carry all the points IN her
young mnd.) her despair when the sympa-
thizing mother could suggest nothing better
than exchanging it, and then the rapture oi
gratitude when the father, reaching out his
hand for ii, stretched it over his knee to just
the right size.
And this is the sex that is selfish and in
considerate in all little ways, and careless Of
expressing even the measure OF affection
which it feels q, Let US have done with this
unseemIy pickering. The ideal man does
not speak lightly of womankind; his mother
was woman. Is there no corresponding
obligation upon the ideal woman
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16
A Conscientious Wrong.

The death by suicide Of Rev James C..
Beecher has been announced. His bogra-
ply presents in bold relief two or three
phases OF hfe in the new world. James
wanted to he sailor snd did make two or
three VOYAGES after leaving college. nr.
Lyman Beecher, hs father, could not be.
come reconeiled q this sort Of life for one
Of his sons, as be desired oil Of them 10 be
come ministers OF the gospel
James finally consented to study theology
and was graduated from Ando,er Seminary;
but all through his life he was oppressed
with feeling that. as preacher, he was
failure. This troubled him all the more as
he was intensely conscientious No doubt
that his father was also conscientious in the
desire that all his SONS should be ministers.
but that apparently added an unrigh,eous
burden to the life Of one Of his sons. and
probably contributed to his sad death Mr..
Beecher evidently found himself more at
home IN the active and stirring life uf he
army. He was the chaplain Of a regiment
during the war Of the rebellion, became a
colonel and was mustered out a brcvct brig
adler general
When pastor Of church at Poughkecp-
sic, he received salary 81 $1,000 YEAR,
and was well liked by houri,hing consre-
CATION. All at once he resigned and vent
to make his home in the forests Of Ulster
county. He purchased about 500 acres IN.
cluding lake covering about 40 acres. He
bull, house With his own hands, Il have
done all the work myself" be once said
land there are associations connected with
every shingle that i, laid. 4 sailor by ma
;ure aud preacher by grace. love to sit
here By the hour and look out on these sur
roundings.' lie said be had not read a
book for year or more and he declared
tina, he could obtain more real enJoymrut
and comfort IN his forest home wiih $500 a
year than With $4,000 tn New York. Every
fortnight he went about five miles and
preached a sermon to all tia, went to listen,
and the country people for miles around
gathered to hear him. This life in the
woods gave hlm health and con,en,ment.
After time his wife became discon,-nred
thought that her husband was wasting his
talents in the woods, and persuaded him 10
take charge Of the Belhe. Mission in Brook
lyn. The work aud care were too much for
him and at the end Of the year he was
broken. From that time he was under
treatment for mental troubes. And now
We have the tragic climax Of suicide. You
can direct Nature but you cannot di,toFi
Nature. II you have boy who was born to
be a preacher, don't force him TO be a sailor
bat on the contrary, remember Josh Billing,
homely epigram has world Of meaning
"Iou can't make a whistle out Of a SOW
tail without getting mighty mean whistle
and spolllng mighty good tail - Leiristor
Journal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-16
An Aneodote Of Robert Toombs.

In General Longstreet's account Of "His
March against Pope" in The Century War
Series, in the February number, occurs the
following: General Toombs, our Georgia
fire-eater, was given to criticising pretty
severely all the officers of the regular army
who had joined their fortunes with those Of
the Confederacv. He was hot -blooded and
impatient, and chafed at the delays Of the
commanders in their preparations for battle.
His general idea was that the troops went
out to fight, and he thought they should be
allowed to go at il at once. An incident that
occurred in the second Manassas campaign
will serve to illustrate his characteristic hot
headedness. As we were preparing to cross
the Rapidan, Stuart sent me word that he
had cut off large cavalry force, and had all
the fords guarded except one. He asked
escape. The work was assigned to the COM
mand under General Toombs, who was
absent at the time. He had met a kindred
spirit 10 the person of a wealthy Nlrglnian
named Morton, whom he had known in Con-
gress, and was out dining with him. They
were both good livers. and loved TO have
their friends with them. In going back to
his command General Toombs came upon
his troops on the road and inquired what
they were doing there. The explanation
was made Toombs had had good dinner
and felt independent. He said be would
give the general to understand that he must
consult him before sending his troops out to
guard ford, and theTeupon ordered them
back to camp. As the mystified troops
marched soemnly back, the matter was re-
ported to me and | ordered Toombs under
arrest. | allowed him to ride with his com
mand as We marched against Pope and ex-
pected that he would make some explanation
of his conduct. lie did not do so, and the
next | heard of him he was stopping along
the route making stump speeches to the
troops and referring in anything but com
plmentary terms TO the commander Of his
division. sent him back to Gordonsvile,
with instructions 10 contine himself to the
limits Of that town in arrest until further
orders. He obeyed the command and went
10 G0rdonsyllle Just as was leaving the
Rappahannock | received long letter Of
apology from him, and directed him to join
his command. rs We were preparing for the
charge at Manassas, Toombs got there. He
was riding rapidly with his hat in his hand,
and was much euthused. was just sending
a courier to his command with dispatch.
"'let me carry it he exclaimed.
with pleasure, responded and handed
him the paper
He put spurs to his horse and dashed
off. accompanied by a courier. When he rode
up and took command Of his brigade there
was wild enthusiasm, and everything being
ready. an eNu,tant shout was sent up, and
the men sprang 10 the charge. never had
any more trouble with Toombs- We were
ever afterwards warm personal friends