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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
City Personals.

Hon. Geo. f. Weeks is on pleasure trip
to New York. lie goes in one of Morse's
tugs from Bath.
Capt Chas. E Nash and daughter contem-
plate attending the National Encampment. G.
A. R., in San Francisco.
Mrs. Carrie Jewett is spending a few DAYS
with her mother in this city. She ia an
authoress of considerable note, and has fur
nished much valuable and widely read matter
for New York publications.
The young people of the Methodist
Episcopal church gave Rev. Mr.. Bradlee and
wife surprise visit Thursday evening and
presented them with large photograph Of
themselves, taken in a group upon the church
steps. The picture was handsomely framed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

brand Master Weymouth contemplates
us'ing meeting of all the Deputy Grand
aaster Workmen of the Ancient Order of
Vn'ed Workmen of Maine, at Augusta about
'e middle of May, for instruction etc. to ne
lolowed in the evening by public meeting.
mere will be speaking by Past Grand Mas
e' Barnes of California, Temple and Burt
MASSACHUSETTS. Grand Medical Examiner
aqd Recorder, Hugh Doherty and others.
early Yesterday morning horse and car
"'se owned by Gen. B f. Harris, was left
sened IN front of that gentleman's residence
: capitol street, chain being used. The
'''e became frightened, threw up his head
"'' stripping of the bride, ran off. Passing
\ "o urove street he shot through Water
'ee' at rapid gait. No damage was done
~"u 'he north end was reached On the OPP
r''"e side Of the street from PercivaPs store
4 runaway dashed through a low fence
D~a a French lady had erected in front OF
vi residence to keep her children from stray
away, and in front of Farmers Hotel col
4iea with Mr. f. A. Coomb's team, lnjuring
carriage slightly. The Harris horse kept
"yman's mill where he was captured.
va mills of the carriage were broken and
lender was bent down. The horse was
''i0 several places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

.o"hg reasons will stand in the way of tbe;,
'cng called on to make it good.
rHst' Ihey have no charter. and If neods
70 state that no company can take
"a'er ABOVE the dam, run relief lines 18th
our pipes, obtain land for a reservoir cros.
p,Na'e property, cross the bridge. vithout a
second, The Devine Water Comnanv M
Tvs charter Is forbidden from holding nrone,ty
oi greater amount than $4,000.
lhiro. While we stand ready to furnish
water at reasonable rates 10 the civ the con.
eu'u'ioh forbids the legislature from DESTROY.
ms our property by granting a rival charter
Nnarteren rights are sacred until violated
roor,h' Inc city government in its powers
asSufediy Is not bigger than the legislature.
ne Devlne Water Co. by It's char
yer II made subject to the Augusta Water
Company.
Sixth, No company csn run mines ~,
streets now covered by our pines We in
vested $4,000 under our charter Chartered
rights and money invested cannot in law. or
harness, be trified with to CRAFTY the whims
vi lew gentlemen seeking ONLY TO carry
their points.
An agreement as to rates is omitted The
increased cost OF fire service over a domes-
NC service must IN all cases be paid for by
nvdrant rentals. If the hydrant rental is too
iow' 1t must be made up by increased water
rates These gentlemen saw, reduce the nv
GRANT rental and increase water rates; make
the burden of fire protection fall on the con-
suhers OF water. We say let the entire prop
erty protected BY hydrants pay the entire nv
usaht rental. Under their proposition men
OF means escape their just share of the hy-
drant tax, anless they take water.
40 wonder they supulate that they must
retain control of the stock
We submit that their proposition. admitted
to be Illegal by their counsel when present
ing 1t, Is one so impossible of performance in
law ana business, that it can be made with
perfect safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Mrs. Hyher, residing in Manchester, was
sen.rated from her husband and had applied
for divorce. There were several children,
one which was quite young residing with the
mother. Recently the husband went to Man
chester. proceeded to the house where the
lady was stopping, and carried the child off
The matter was settled before Judge
whitehouse, the custody of the child being
given to the mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

The breaking of the great jam OF logs at
Carratunk is now receiving the attention of
large force of river-drivers. Such the
urgency of the case that Ira ID. Sjurgis,
ESQ. has been asked to superntend the job.
Some time since big jam collected up river,
which was giving much trouble to the driv-
ers. Mr.. Sturgis appeared on the scene and
went to work with his characteristic energy,
using powder, and in brief period had the
entire Jam islodged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
New Advertisements.

We wish to call attention tG the carefully
selected stock of new wall papers at S J.
Milliken's book store. He is showing some
extremely pretty patterns at very reasonable
prices.
1t will be seen by our advertising columns
that DR.. E. G. Jones of the Medical and
Surgical Institute, Newark N. j., will be at
the Cony House, May 18th, l4th and 18th, for
the treatment of catarrh, cancers, fstuIa, &c.
The New England Meteorological Society,
w. NJ. Davis, Cambridge. Mass. secretary,
regard to thunderstorms commenced in 1886.
Volunteer observers are wanted to assist in
this investigation in all parts Of New Eng
land. No instruments are needed for the
simple observations. Observations are to
be taken through June, July and August
whenever a thunderstorm can be seen or
heard. Observations are also desired at
regular intervals from noon to six P NJ. on
certain days, whether a thunderstorm is in
progress or not. These days will be called
Term-days: they will be appointed one and a
half to two days in advance by special
message from the Chief Signal Officer in
Washington, and will be announced to the
public by Geographic reports to all news
papers of the New England Associated Press
They will be days on which thunderstorms
are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

,"e deposition Of Mr.. j p. Wyman was TAX
''iofe W. S. Choate, Esq, yesterday fore
!" IN connection with A. J. Cameron's suit
/, ''D'' the New York Tribune. Cameron
\ '"s' action to recover $4,000 for alleged
~ An article was printed by the Tribune
awe to Cameron. shortly after his appoint
n. as special agent of the Treasury De-
/, "eht, which he claims was the means
a. us removal from the position.
1. nxes the damage by reason Of
i. .'ihe this place at $4,000 and the re-
A "'"e $4,000 is for injury to his business
0ook-bnder. Mr.. Wyman's testimony
A, esarded essential, he having served in
Il, legislature on the committee on claims
''e which Cameron made certain state
r." H. w. Black, ESQ.,, appeared as
4'ei for Mr.. Cameron. The case will
'''y come to trial in September and
y more dispositions are to be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

AT the regular meeting of the c;,v oouo
"eh' last evening, Lendall Titcomb. Esq
III oehalr OF the gentlemen whose signature.
are appended, made two propositions to rho
e"y government to establish water works i,
the city. The first was as follows.
.he honorable Mayor and City Council Of
Augusta: o" vi
neiieving that the offer made BY the An.
gusta Water Company called FIR an nn,a az
able compensation for the service randeras
the city, according to the printed nronossi ot
.he company, the undersigned citizens of An.
gusta' In beh If Of themselves and an ex;stina
wafer company, make the following pronos,I
to the city: f''po'"i
l. we Will lay an aqueduct through the
principal streets of the city on both sides of the
q aiNer ior nre purposes, the sizes of pipes 6
o. ~ IL inches, the amount of each size to
De determined by a hydraulic engineer.
q. we will furnish and set on the lin.
elghty MIGRANTS Of improved construct,on
400 feet apart. S'' 'o'''"'
D. we will take water from the Kennebsc
river and will set pumps to be run either bv
steam or water power, as may be determined
ny the company, and will build reservoir of
suitable size; the pumping machinery and
'S'ei'oif, Us well as all the works To ne huilt
unner engineering advice and the CITY to he
satished that they are sufficient and annie
ana that the level of the reservoir is sntH.
GENTLY high
4: In building said works we will give III.
preference poth IN buying material and labor
to citizens Of Augusta, aud If citizens of An.
gusta shall wish to associate themselves with
us IN the enterprise we will SELL (but not to
an amount which would affect the control of
the works. on the basis of exact cost and in
terest, and will be glad to have our citizen,
interested in the works
o. We will furnish water for all purposes
as now furnished the city by the Augusta
water company at the rate now paid
.. The city is to pay for the use of said
MIGRANTS each year sum equivalent to the
amount OF taxation on the property.
I. We will at once begin the construction
of the works, which shall be as thoroughly
constructed as the works of any city in
Maine; the services Of the city to begin as
soon as the works can be completed If it is
objected that the city has not power to con
tract with US for term OF years, we reply
that We are willing to rely on the good talth
of the city if the Council by vote approve our
offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Es-A dollar saved is as good as two earned
and you can save that dollar by buying your
groceries, teas, cotfees, spices and molasses
at Fifield's We are offering an extra good
bargain in a new Formosa tea Just imported
in an elegant Japanese tea chest. warranted
TO match any 80 cent tea in the city.
W. G FIFIELD & Co
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

The following communication from Herbert
NJ. Heath, Esq, who was present at the
meeting on behalf of the Augusta water
Company, is published by us;
Relieving that the counter offer made TO
the CITY Council last night is intended simply
to Influence the vote of next Monday we
call attention to the following reasons why 1t
cannot be accepted by the city;
The length of pipe is not stated Under
this il il their intention to leave ont streets
enough TO reduce the pipe line from fourteen
TO six? To half protect the city?
Eighty hydrants 400 feet apart would
ba % 600 teet-six miles of pipe-We oner
ii miles of pipe.
3-Water is TO be taken from the hehhe-
bee river. River water has suddenly become
pure, and sewers unnecessary. WIN 'he'r
water be any less wet! ms exposes 'ne
bollowness of their prior arguments. 1T they
can own stock, the water is pure sewers are
unnecessary, and taxes can be increased.
THE reservoir to be suitable size? Prob
.blv the size of the tanks now used by the
Dav;ne Water Company We offer 6,ooo'
600 reservoir. not dry goods box.
5-The level of reservoir is not sia'ed'
Far, fire head, this is all important.
cTbav do not contract to pay me wages
we contract to give. By the general eSasive-
moss of the offer, it is evident their figures
are calculated on basis of seventy-nSe Gents
a d.y. No company could make sue" d"
offer and pay more. o, b,,,
They will sell part of their STOCK 0I :.
aemaud that they retain control of stock. l,
seems it is stock after all, and not ,ne soou
Of the city. Thursday, the circulars d., de-
manded that we sell half our stock LoI Ia :,
"a
it is stock again. They refuse 70 sen "'''
their stock, but demanded that we snoaia.
s.-The offer of $500 year would bang *,
runt the company, and these gentlemen VINO 1,
admit they have consulted no engineer r . Ss-
SO find, when they withdraw their oner al'e'
their meeting of Monday. So,
rata,;no trouphs. drinking fountains, schooi
homses flushing sewers and public fountain.
h Hsre do they expect to make their loss
1O.-These gentlemen feel safe IN m ma Gu
this impossible offer, knowing that the 'ol'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
W.T.. VERNON.

MIR. Henry A. Mooers has sold his stand in
the village to Mrs Howard Whittier and
gone to Boston. The citizens of Mt. Vernon
much regret his departure. He will be
greatly missed. We understand that DR.. H.
F. Show has bargained for the stand of Hon
Calvin Hopkins Farmers are pushing their
springs work along rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
Firing Gums i'm Newspapers.

BosToN, May As firing guns shock sick
people and alarm the timid, the Boston Globe
is celebrating its reaching over 100. 600 circu
lation by firing its guns in the newspapers,
which is the best way after all to reach the
people. The average circulation of the Bos.
ton Sunday Globe in April was lOl ,6S5 and
the Daily Globe. 81 692.
The Sunday Globe tomorrow will BE- excep-
tonally brilliant and interesting for all class
es Order it to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
NEW BUILDING ENrERpRIsES.
Inc Edwards Wfg.. Co to Erect Severa
Brick Buildings.

The directors of the Edwards Mfg, Co.,
have decided to enter into quite extensive
building operations the present season. They
VIII erect west Of the old mill and fronting
Cushnoc Heights a brick building for cloth
and coal, l60x40 feet, and TWO stories in
height. The company will also build COM
modious two-story brick building for an Of
flee in place of the one now used for that pur
pose. Additional Office room is required now
that the system of weekly payments has been
inaugurated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
eucuIen's Arnic. saivq.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Burns, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rbeun,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chi
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, aRd
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Devine Coughlin.
dec27d&wIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
Resolution.

Att meeting of the official board OF the Nj.
F. church. Rochester, N. H., held April p,
1885. the following resolution was passed
peso,red. That we appreciate and approve the &C
zion oS the conference in its appointment OF Rev
pSJsa of Augusta, Maine, to this pastorate-that
, nl o,rdaiv welcome him to his new field OF labor
we ;ii endeayor to show our sympathy and lend
onr hearty support his work with US for Christ and
His church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
FINE JOB PRINTING.

rho Job Printing Establishment of the Kennebec
.nnal is always well prepared for doing the incest
J<"rt as well as the more common branches This
s Sl. employs competent printers carries a large
oms Of paper stock, and keeps hand the latest
nss Of type Wedding and visiting cards and enye
tN ss IN stock; also varied assortment OF dance
egE nrograms. announcements, etc., etc Orders
~ mail will receive prompt and careful attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Mr.. Charles Knowlton received dispatch
from Washington yesterday stating that Mr..
REM. A. Swan had another stroke of paraly-
sis and remains unconscious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Last Monday costly tablets of statuary
marble from the marble works of Mrs. Emma
PEBBLE of Gardiner were erected on the grave
Of he deceased daughter of Mr. Otis Pierce, in
sFest Grove Cemetery. The same night
some vagabond scattered acid over the stones,
aeiaeng them so as to badly ipjure their
appearance. No clue to the perpetrator has
been obtained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

10 the Editor Of the kennebec JournaL.-
The Knights of Labor of Augusta have en-
tered into no agreement with the Augusta
Water Company. Mr.. Heath the attorney
Ut the company, in response to An in
qulry from a committee of the assembly
as to what the purposes of the company were
in regard to labor, prepared statement to
the effect that laborers would re
ceive not less than 81 90 per dav,
and that weekly payments would be
made, but there was no proviso
that the contract between the city and compa-
ny should be made in consideration of the
above wages being paid. The only agree
ment asked for by the company was that
the assembly would see to it that
no strikes were officially ordered so long as
the company held to its agreement. When
the proper time comes this matter will BE-
attended to. THOMAS F. MURPHY
Augusta, May eth. 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

9g-Prof de Mazade will begin his French
classes at the Business College on Monday.
Class for beginners from to ) ?. NJ, for
advanced pupils from to 6.
may1td2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

NJ, Mandrel o. Savage, who was recently
Injured by horse falling upon him, held two
accident policies and is receiving S25 a week
while ncapacitated for work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Eg~Mr. II. NJ. Stevens of Portland general
agent in Maine for the sale OF the Remington
Standard typewriter, is at Hotel North
maySdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

The polished granite columns of the new
Episcopal church are in place and the brick
sreies about completed. The roof of the
edifce is now being constructed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

County Attorney w. T. Haines has leased
the whole floor of the block over the store of
L. E. Thaver & Son, in Waterville and will
have one of the finest legal offices in the
Sate-two front rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Mr. e w. Whitehouse devotes half an
acre of his farm to strawberry bed. and
ind. II very profitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Ward & Cogan are laying drain on the
ess, side from Miss Woart's residence to the
river distance of 800 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

The annual reunion of the Maine Farmers
Almanac contributors will occur in this city
the second Wednesday in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

The annual reunion of the 10Th Maine
pssjmept will be held at Oakland, in August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

The provisions of the second proposition
which was signed by the same gentlemen as
the first, were the same as the first with the
exception of the paragraph relative to the
compensation, which was as follows:
eve will furnish water for. all purposes as
proposed by the Augusta Water Co., The CITY
TO pay as compensation $1,000 each year"
Mr.. Titcomb, in presenting the proposals
to the Board of Aldermen, made brief re-
marks He said: We propose to build as
good works as those of any in the State
One proposition-the tirst--is in effect re-
leasing the company from taxation, the city
paying 5000 annually AS at present. Under
the second proposition we propose to furnish
water tor al purposrs AS offered by the Au-
gusta Water a.: 4INine pump pressure when
required; and the ru,l,panV's plant will he
open to taxation tur ,ane as other property
in the city We d not mention in the prop
ositions as to the liability for damage of the
city in case Of accidents resulting from
tn construction of the works,as the company
i, liable for all damages, by law. The works
and stock will all DE owned in the city, the
owners all being Augusta gentlemen. OF
the propositions we give you your choice.
Both propose to take water from the Kenne-
bee Notwithstanding, il they can have the
privilege, the company may get permission
FIR m the Legislature and take water from a
lake or lakes. 1t i. objected that the COM
pany has no authority to take water from the
Kennebec. No corporation owns the river.
Augusta has the right to authorize any gen.
tlemen or company, with or without char
ter, to put in water. Objection may be made
as to the legality of the company proceeding.
All we ask is a vote to accept our proposition
and we will depend upon the good faith OF
the city We intend to locate our reservoir
so as to give about 240 feet head.
E. w. Whitehouse, Esq said The gen.
tlemen are willing to be put under bonds to
see that the contract is carried out. We are
willing tina. the rate to private subscribers
shall be controlled by the city in measure
We will enter into an agreement not to go
higher than certain fixed rates.
MIR. Titcomb-The extent of the pipe shall
be under the control of the city. Several
other gentlemen whose signatures do not APP
pe ar on the propositions and who are absent
from town, will sign them
The Board of Aldermen voted to refer the
proposition to the special committee of the
Council on water works. On being handed
down to the Common Council, Mr.. lltcomb
repeated his statement made to the aldermen,
and the vote of the aldermen was concurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

The Augusta Wrench Company are receiv.
;oo numerous orders for their wrenches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

A marbe-cutting shop is to be established
a, the corner of Granite and Winthrop
streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

new and handsome wagon is in process
Of building tor the International Express
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

SHILOH'S CURE will Immediately re-
lieve Group, Whooping Cough and Bronchi
its. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Gay& Parsons will shut down their screw.
driver mandatory shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
cts, so cts, and 81. Sold by Bowditch.
Webster & Co,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 30
cents Sold by Bowditch. Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08
OUR WATER SUPPLY.

Cisv present Two Proportions tn ~.
Gy rnment-Herbrrt n .ne
W.Ht.:r HcPIles on Behalf OF the AaS1s1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Conductor Storms has returned to his old
position as conductor of the Pullman sleep
ing ear kennebec between Bangor and Bos-
ton. During his absence he has made three
trips to California and return in charge of the
vel known RAYMOND parties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

] On Monday evening last Grand Master
James Weymouth visited Massachusetts
LOdge of A. o. U. w. at Roxbury, Mass. :;
81 new members were initiated and 46 ap-
pleailons were received. One thousand
nrmbsrs have Joined the order in New Eng
land since Mr.. Weymouth was elected Grand
Master IN February last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

new peanu; stand has been established
An Market Square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-08

Know myself by reading the Science 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, 1886-05-08

The street running between the old and
new mills of the Edwards Mfg. Co. has been
fenced of so that the enclosed mill yard will
now extend from the office of the company
to a point near the whee-house of the new
mill and from the river to Northern avenue