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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
PERSONAL.

The New York Suns candidate for Presi-
dent in 1888 is the Hon. Samuel J. Randall.
jay Gould has bought pew in fashiona-
bic resbyterisn church in New York.
Senator Wade Hampton injured while
deer hunting by his horse falling upon him.
Mr.. Arthur's last words were Good
night" They were addressed to his nurse
Tueedsy night.
London considers Rev DR.. Phillip Brooks
the most satisfactory American preacher
ever heard in England.
Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux
are paid by New York $1,000 each for their
Niagara improvement plans.
Mrs. VS.. Hancock is yet at Highlands on
the Hudson, where she is engaged in writing
a book of "reminiscences of her late husband
1t is said that Little Lord Fauntleroy,"
Mrs. Burnetl's story. is portrait of the au-
thors son, Vivian Burnett, now some Is years
old.
Prince Henry of Prussia has made pro-
possl of marriage to Elizabeth, the youngest
sister of the Grand Duke of Meckenburg-
Schwerein.
L. B Davies, inventor of the locomotive
''cowcatcher,' is living in Cincinnati, devot-
ing himself principally to designing patterns
for iron work.
The resignation of Rev. James L. Hill of
Lynn, has been accepted by the church and
parish. Mr.. Hill is TO become pastor of the
Mystic Church of Medford.
Francis Palms, widely known as the rich
est man in Michigan, worth between $50 O00.-
900 and S25 900, 900, died suddenly Wednes-
day, at The age of rs.
Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland has written
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
Haupy Old Ladies'.

At the Home for Aged Women in Revere
street. which was organized in l849, there are
now 95 old ladies. Two of these are over 30
years of age, the oldest inmate of the instita-
ton being ninety-two years and six months:
The longest time during which any one OF the
present inmates has been in the home is 70
wears. There have been five deaths during
the year from old age, but it is a remarkable
fact that there has not been case of sickness
in the Home since last December.
''i1ow DO you take care OF old people so
that they may achieve such wonderful
record of good health?' was asked the matrop,
who has had an experience of over 70 years
in the institution.
Il am particularly careful in regard to
their diet" she said. ''Old people should
have plain food and this should be thorough
ly cooked, and they should not be given too
many kinds of food at one meal l allow
them to have one course Of meat at dinner
with vegetables and one kind of dessert, not
rich pastry but fruit and puddings, and oc-
casionall, plain pie. The old ladies like 10
take their dessert to their own rooms to
eat at their leisure. They particularly ike
cheese and have to be careful that they do
not eat cheese at night, when 1t would De IN
digestible Old ladies usually have good
appetites and often need gentle restraint, out
we are pleased TO have them eat heartily. AS
soon as the appetite fails we know that they
are loosing health, and if it is not reganed
they will pass away" The great means OF
comfort to old ladies are the rocklng-chairs
and the pitchers of tea. On one Christmas
each Old lady was given small decorated
china pitcher for tea, and three times day the
pitchers are illel with the cheering drink
and carried to the rooms of the old ladies, to
be enjoyed leisurely. Sewing and reading,
promenading the halls and calling upon one
another form peaceful routine Of life. When
a visitor reads aloud to them or some one
provides a concert they are well entertained.
In suitable weather permission is given to
walk or ride out of doors, but the matron Is
obliged to De watchful lest some imprudent
ones escape in severe weather. Upon cold
or stormy days she takes the precaution to
lock the door and to announce at breakfast,
Ladies, have the key of the door in my
pocket, and You will be Obliged to find occu-
patton indoors to-day. "-Boston Cor. N. r
Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
The Ice Harvest.

The ice cutters of the kennebec are
getting ready to gather big harvest of the
crystal product from the river during the
coming winter. The partial failure OF
the crop last winter is not in the least dis
couraging to them Such season as
that comes only at very long periods and
is not therefore likely to be repeated the
coming winter or for many winters in the
future. There is but small quantity of
ice left in the houses along the river banks
unsold. BY the time navigation closes
the houses will be practically empty.
Many new houses have been built the past
season. There must therefore be more
work in the ice season than usual, so that
il will make labor in demand and business
brisk while the harvest lasts. Of all the
products of Maine ice is the least expen-
sive to produce and the one that has the
most labor in it according to value. With
favorable weather the crop harvested on
the Kennebec next winter will be i'm.
mense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
Congress.

The last session of the Forty ninth Con-
gress will begin next Monday. The signs
do not indicate a very eventful session.
The congressman have been at home TO
consult their constituents and many of
them have been given leave to re main at
home after March 4th. next. 1t is rumored
that another effort will be made to bring
about radical change in the tariff, but if
attempted il will be failure. In the
elections the people so Enthusiastically
indicated their opposition to such move
ment, that we believe no attempt will be
made in that direction. Surely Morrison
and Carlisle can be in no mood after the
result of the elections in their individual
cases to renew agitation of the tariff
question.
Members of Congress will gather at
Washington this week and make ready
for the work of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

Secretary Bayard wants the Chinese
mission raised to first rank, and the
Belgian and Argentine Republic missions
to third rank. He also wants secretaries
of legation furnished to all embassies,
and four secretaries of legation at large,
besides other additions, which would bring
the entire diplomatic and consular appro-
priation up to 81, 634 900 instead of 1885,
600, as under the existing law. This in
the interest of democratic economy as
against republican extravaganza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
Profits of Willow Culture
[ From the Lyons Republican,

From the Lyons Republican, Nov. IL.
There are about 10 farmers and others in
Wayne county now engaged IN raising willow
shoots for market. The willows are used in
the manufacture of baskets and chairs, and
considering the small expense of planting
and cullivating this peculiar crop, ii is one OF
the most profitable in all this region. This
season it promises to prove far more profit
able than peppermint oil. Low, marshy land
is preferable for raising willows, but is not
necessary. The cost of planting--small
shoots or wigs being used-is about SIS an
acre, and there is but one planting necessary
for years and years. The only other ex-
penses are for trimming and gathering. The
former Operation costs Sc an acre, and the
latter about Sl8. After the willows are
gathered they are bound 10 bundles, aud
shipped as soon as possible. They are sold
by weight the average price being SIG a ton.
Two years ago Sl9 ton was paid. Six tons
to the acre is The average yield, so that an
acre of young willows is usually worth 500
each year. There is always good demand
for the crop in New York and Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
A Clean Sweep.

The democracy are making ready for a
clean sweep in the offices, although they
haye been arguing since election that the
offices are damage to them. A few re-
publicans have held places under Ceve-
land until the present time because the
democrats have been unable to agree up
on men of their own party to take such
places. Now, however, a grand effort
will be made to bring about complete
change, and republican Office holders will
be swept out to the last man. The bour-
bons are in the saddle and the mugwumps
must take back seat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

a narrative poem of 400 lines, which will
soon be published. 1t is called 1.-The Dilem-
ma Of the Nineteenth Century" and treats OF
the woman question from the satirical point
The little daughter of Senator and Mrs.
Van Wyck, now three or four years old. has
an odd name, Happy New Year Van Wyck:
She was born on the FIRST day of the year. and
the senator wished TO commemorate the oc-
casop by giving her name suggestive of it.
The report that Mr.. Mannlng's health is
again breaking down is denied at the Treas
ury Department and by gentlemen who have
seen him frequently He is very bard at
work on his report. they say. and shows no
signs of breaking down.
Rev. VIM. B Oleson of Portland. Me-, is
on his way to Honolulu to assume charge OF
q government school recently founded there
with an endowment of $500 900. Mr.. Oleson
for six months past has been making himself
familiar with Maine school methods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
w hen Frederick Douglass was married [

When Frederick Douglass was married to
his present wife year or so ago many
"respectable" people refused to meet the new
couple, because the husband was partly black
and the wife was wholly white. The other
day, in the French Senate, one of the officers
of the body, a we'll known senator, went up
to the gallery where Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass
were sitting, of rel the latter his arm and
escorted her through the palstal reception
aud committee rooms OF the Luxembourg,
where the party attracted marked attention.
Among those who were presented TO Mr. and
Mrs. Douglass was Senator Victor Sch9lcher,
the great French abolitionist, who then and
there invited the visitors to his house
Washington Letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
Presidential Post Offices.
MAINE OFFICES WHERE CHANGES MAY Soon
BE MADE.

The following is the list of Presidential
post offices in Maine at which the commission
will expire between Dec. /, 1886, and April
L. 1887. The date given in each case is that
of the expiration of the commission:
Maine-Beifast, A. ID. Bean, Dec 20,
1886: Dexter, H. l. Wood, Dec. 20, 1886
Ellsworth, A. w. Cushman, Dec. 20. 1886
Bangor, A b. Fsrnham. Feb. 10, 1887
Bucksport, A l.. Skinner, Feb 5, 1887 s;
Lewiston, H. c. Little, Feb. ~, 1887; Wis
cssset. [. II. Gotta. Feb 5, 1887; Mechan-
les Falls, F. f. Divinal, MARCIA 2, 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

The Life Saving Bureau makes good
report for that service. The year was an
exceedingly disastrous one on the lakes
and sea coast, yet the life saving crews
came out with a better record than ever.
Although there were 88 vessels totally lost
during the year, the loss of property was
only about $685. greater than last year.
while the amount saved through the aid
of the service was about $4,000 900 more
than the average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

hear that Historian Bancroft is failing
slightly. He goes out but little, and has not
been riding on his horse for several weeks.
He still keeps at his work, end is gathering
material tor another volume of history. Al
though he goes abroad but little, he sees his
friends at his house, and from 8 un:l 2 dur
ing the day will DE found at his library work.
ing with his secretary Washington Letter..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

Walt Whitman, the poet, lives in the
smallest house in Camden, n. j., so
afflicted with paralysis that he moves only
with the greatest difficulty. and is, more
over. distressingly poor. A cores
pendent found him seated in a hard bot
toned wooden chair, wrapped in bear
skin to keep him warm, yet cheerful and
happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

The democratic candidate for Governor
in the last campaign has dropped so far
OUT of sight and mind, that member of
the democratic fraternity was obliged the
other day to inquire what the candidates
name was.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

Scandals in the government of the Dis
trict of Columbia will claim the attention
OF Congress at the coming session: This
is to be expected, seeing that We have an
administration which blows the reform
trumpet loud and long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

1t is announced from Washington that
the President and Secretary of the Treas
ury will strongly recommend in the mes
sage and report radical change OF the
tariff. Data for arguments on that sub
ject, it is said, have been collected, and
the recommendations are expected to be
much more distinct and emphatic than
those made last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

Somebody has discovered beaver dam in
Wisconsin and tells of it as a big and
wonderful thing. Had he lived out in Central
New York 90 to so years ago he would have
been able to count such dams by the dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

'There are more things in heaven and
earth, Horatio. than are dreamt of in your
philosophy" OF course! Why, those old
buffers suffered horribly wish aches snd
pains, and didn't aud couldn't know that
Salvation Oil would cure them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

A republican whom the Richmond
Wing vouches for as "prominent, de-
clares that it was not Senator Malone. but
the working people, both white and black.
who caused the recent political overturn
in that State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

District Attorney Stones fate is a warn
ing to all federal officials that if they take
the stump they must SPEAK on the demo-
cratic side. Otherwise they will be guilty
of offensive partisanship of the most ma
lignant sort; and the political guillotine
will have to do its work Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

United States Senator Plumb of Kansas,
saws his State is solid for Blaine. The
States that are not are difficult to be
named.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

The oldest voter at the late election in
Connecticut was Levi johnson of Torring-
ton. He is 81 years of age, was born slave
in Connecticut and was made voter in 1865.
His father was slave in Southingham, CT,
and his mother runaway slave from New
York He is one of only two or three
colored people in the Nutmeg State who were
once Connecticut slaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

OF the Manufacturer and by SO doing get better
goods for the same or less laoney.
/ make all kinds of Fur Garments for Ladies and
Gents Seal, Otter and Beaver SacQues for Ladies,
Buffalo Wolf Coon and Seal Coats for Gents, Beaver
Otter, Seal. Nutria and all kinds of Fur Collars. All
kinds of FUR garments redyed aud made to look as
good as new. Commercial travellers and others take
notice, make speciality of Fur Trimmed over
co ats and will guarantee TO give good satisfac.
ton as any b turned out in New York or Boston,
coat until you have seen me, for 1 can make you
happy.
W. r. IAOD, Furrier & Tailor.
684 Water ST., Gardiner, Maine.
novSd6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

Jas. S Murphy, NJ. d., Company's Shops.
n. c. writes II sell a greal deal of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, tor every one who tries
it likes it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
special AdUe rtiseneHts.

Small advertisements. not erceeriRg three lines
coming under the head Of WANTED, For SALE,
o LET. LOST. &C, ,ciH be inserted here one time
for 20 cents, three times for 40 CENTS and one eek
for 90 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
Lost.

OST-Be:ween Sewall ST. and public library, a
i pocket book containing money Name was
marked on inside. Finde- will be suitably reward
ed by leaving at Journal Office. nov20dlws
I OST-A memorandum book belonging to Theo
IL dore A. Sanders. Leave at DIR. W. l.. Thomo-
sons. octl2dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
W'stf1.sU,

"ANTED-A woman to do plain cooking,
w washing and ironing for family OF FIVE. Ret.
erences required. Address TOGUs, Togus, Me.
noy27dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

A short message from President Cleve-
land is promised. Thanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
For safe.

Y'ON ; tE.-One pair good work horses; will
L work double or sfugle; weigh about 1910 each
inquire of F. W. MCLAUGHLIN, 43 Court ST., CITY.
nOy2O,ilws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

WANTED The Schoield Manufacturing Co.,
w Of Ii East 18th St., New York, want a Gen
eral Agent in this County for the best line of Spe.
ciaities ever put on the market; their best agents
are making from IS to 81 per day. and they will
or female) SIS per week. II you want to make
money and secure control of this county, write them
for particulars, at once. nov l9d2tawgt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

BOARD WANTED in a private family for
ID the winter, by single gentleman One large,
or two smaller connecting rooms, with heat and
gas open fire preferred. late breakfasts Address,
stating terms andsocatiou, Lock Box VI, Augusta.
nOv25dlw+
AIy ANrED-A furnished room, with or wit hout
w board. convenient to post office. Address
BOX / %, nv. nov22dw&
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
STEALING FROM BAGGAGE.
Two Railroad Ofiiolals of Auburn June
tiOn Caught in Their Crime.

FORT WAYNE, IND, Feb. 3.--For six
months past complaints have been coming
into the baggage departments of railroads
centering at Auburn junction near here,
alleging the loss of valuables from trunks
and valises. In settlement Of these claims
the Baltimore and Ohio Company alone
has paid out over $1,000. Detectives
were put on the case, and by means OF
marked parcels they succeeded Ia locating
the thieves. Last night the city was as
tonished by the arrest Of G.. M. Keck,
joint agent at the junction, and j. b. Bar
nett, telegraph operator, both well known
in society. They were arrested at the in.
stance OF the roads on bench warrants
charging them with the robbery of sew
eral thousand dollars worth of Valuables.
Their method was to open trunks by
means of false keys, and after riding them
of all valuables TO relOck them. The
arrests were precipitated by the confess
sion of Keok's mistress, who is a servant
in Barnett's family. Much of the stolen
property was recovered in Barnett's
house, and is now held for Identification.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
GLADsToNE's CABINET.
omciaI Announcement NJ ade Of the New
Ministry

WlMthtENs
LONDON, Feb, 3.-Tne new Cabinet is
officially announced as follows:
Mr.. Gladstone, Prime Minister and
First Lord Of the Treasury.
Sir Farrer Herschel, Lord High Chan
cellor.
Earl Spencer, Lord President of the
Council.
II. q. II. Childers, Home Secretary.
Earl Roseberry, Secretary for Foreign
Affairs.
Earl Granville, Secretary for the Colo
MES.
Earl Kimberley, Secretary for India.
II. Campbell-Bannerman, Secretary for
War.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Chancel-
lor OF the EXchequer.
Marquis of Ripon, First Lord OF the Ad-
miralty.
j. Chamberlain, President of the Local
Government Board.
G. o. Trevelyan, Secretary for Scotland.
A. j. Mundella, President OF the Board
OF Trade.
John Morley, Chief Secretary for Ire
land.
The following appointments have been
made under the new administration:
Earl Sydney, Lord Steward OF the
Queens Household.
Arnold Morley, Patronage Secretary.
Charles Russell, Attorney General.
The composition OF the new Cabinet has
caused great surprise. 1t is thought to
show marks OF compromise.
No definite appointments to other mi
nor Offices have been announced.
The Daily Nel0S considers the new min
istry strong one and especially approves
OF the appointment OF the Earl OF Rose
berry and John Morley. IL says the Sc
lection of the Earl of Kimberley for
Indian Secretary is the only choice
that is likely to meet with negative ap-
proval. The absence Of Lord Harrington
from the Cabinet, the Netgs says, is a
matter OF regret, which may, however, at
no distant date, be removed.
THE BEST OF BAD SITUATION.
LONDON, Feb. 4, 3 A, M.-The STANDARD
says: ''Mr. Gladstone in forming his
Cabinet has made the best of bad sItua.
tion. The members are men of undoubted
ability. The selection OF Earl ROseberry for
the post of Secretary OF Foreign Affairs is
the best that could be made, and promises
well for the good will of Germany. The
appointments most likely 10 elicit crIti.
cism are Sir William Vernon Barcourt
Chancellor OF the Exchequer and John
Morley, Chief Secretarys for Ireland"
In the event OF the defeat Of John Nor.
ley in reelection at Newcastle, Mr.. Par
nell offers to find him a constituency In
Ireland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
AN AGREENrENT IN ONO.
The Conference Committee to Submit
Report this Morning.

The Conference Committee to Submit n
Report this Morning.
COLUMBUS. O., Feb. 3.-The Senate
Conference Committee on Differences was
in session all day, and being unable to
formulate report to the Senate by 4
O'Clock, the hour for meeting, was given
further time and the Senate adjourned.
The members of the committee give out
the information this evening that an
agreement had been reached and that a
report will be submitted to the respec-
tive caucuses tomorrow morning for rat
lfication and afterward to the
Senate. The matters as agreed
upon refer more especially to the conduct
of the investigation of the Cincinnati
Senatorial cases with other questions re-
served for subsequent consideration by
the committee and the Senate. 1t Is eX-
pected that an investigating committee
will be constituted and enter on its du-
ties the first of next week. The Payne
alleged bribery investigation committee
held another secret session to-day and
adjourned to next Wednesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-04
CINoINNATps ooMsnssIoNERs.

Gov. Foraker Renders His Decision
Removing Them from Office.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 3.-Gov. Foraker
to-day rendered his decisions on the
charges preferred against the Cincinnati
Police Commissioners, removing them
from office. This practically leaves the
control of the police in the hands of the
Mayor.
THE BOARD SHOWS FIGHT.
CINCINNATI, Feb. "a tlthis mornings
session of the Board OF Police Commits
sioners the following resolutions were
adopted:
Having been advised by our attorneys,
Hoadley, Johnston & Colston, that in case
Hon. j. n. Foraker, Governor of Ohio, should
decide to remove this board, or any member
thereof, to refuse TO surrender our positions
ana to hold the same, be it, therefore
Res0loed. We will not surrender our posi-
tiOns as Police Commissioners OF the CITY Of
Cincinnati until the proper court passes
upon the issue and decides against us. And
be 10 further
Resol0ed, That the superintendent and In
spect0r of Police be and arc hereby ordered
and instructed not 70 surrender police au-
thOrity, nor to accept any orders from any
source whatsoever except by consent OF a ma
jority Of this board.
julius REFS,
M. l.. HAwKIHs.
VIM. Stevens, the Republican member
of the board, is sick In bed and was not
present at tO-day's session.