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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
THE Devils AUCTION.
state Experime n tai station.

Secretary Il. A. Gilbert at the recent State
Board OF Agriculture gave an idea of what
was being done at the State Experimental Sta
ton at Orono. Some $500 have been e1-
pended in fitting up a lsbrstory. 1t has been
supplied with fixtures and there has been a
considerable outlay for chemicals. One man 10
now employed all the time on analytic work.
A large field ploughed last spring for expert
mental plots will DE utilized this season in this
direction. Plot experiments IN boxes to test
more accurately the effects of fertilizers,
shutting off all outside influences, are to be
conducted. This winter there ia cons lderable
work going on in the way of feeding expert
ments Two pair OF steers have been purchased
and are being fed for the purpose OF testing
the comparative value of different kinds
of folders. In addition to this feeding
is being carried to test the value
of dressing. Half an acre of fod-
der corn was placed in silos, not so much t,
test it as food AS its effect in milk produc-
ton. Besides this there are other expert
ments underway to ascertain the worth Of
various foods in producing dairy products.
Prof, Jordan was spoken of as the ri sht man
in the right place and as being competent
bring the station up to an equality to similar
stations in other States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
CITY Personals.

Maj. B. J. Hill of Auburn was in the city.
Saturday.
Bishop Henry A. Nicely Of Portland was in
town, Saturday.
Miss Nellie Clergue Of Bangor, 10 visiting
friends 10 this city.
Mr. Isaac c. Libby of Burnham. . member
Of the last House, va. in the city, Saturday
Mr.. S. S. Sewall of Bath. . nephew Of
President Arthur Sew all, was in town ,Satur-
day.
Mis-. n. ]. Trott of Aliens publishing es-
Enlistment, spen, the Sabbath at her home in
WooIwich
Miss L. NJ. Maxwell of Winthrop, former
ly 10 the millinery business here, speHt the
Sabbath in the city.
Hon. P. o. Vickery and !. G. Longfellow
we're at Fort Popham, Saturday, in connec-
ton with the ice business.
John w. Ballou Of Bath. sheriff of Saga
dahoc county and Mr.. Edward Beaumont of
Top.ham. we're registered at the Cony House,
Saturday.
Mr. U. G. Soule, son of r. W Soule, this
city, is in Kansas City, where he is employed
in the freight department of a railway run
ming into that place.
II 10 q mere bagstelle for . certain we'll
known Augusta legal gentlemen, 70 walk
seven miles into the country and return afoot
the same day. Recently he performed the
feat with ease.
Several Augusta Odd Fellows contemplate
attending a lecture to be delivered At Port
land tomorrow night by Mr.. J B. Nicholson,
Past Grand Sire, one of the most eminent
members of the order ia the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The installation of the officer OF Capital
Grange, z. of H., at Grand Army Hall, Sat-
urdsy evening. was very pleasant affair =.
Sidney and Riverside oranges were in at
tendance, as well as many local members
State Lecturer ID. II. Thing of Mt. Vernon
served efficiently as installing officer. At
cred an instructive address, occupying about
one hour. The evening ended with fine
collation. prepared by the ladies of the grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

As George Moore, wife and her lady friend
were driving on Water street, Saturday af-
ternoon, the horse started suddenly, the
sleigh was overturned and the occupants
thrown to the street. Mr. Moore held to the
reins snd after being dragged several rods
succeeded in bring the horse to a hault. No
one was in jured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Sergeant Kinney, the United States Signal
Service Observer stationed at Portland, is en-
desvoring to make arrangements with Gener-
al Manager Tucker for the displaying of
storm signals on the baggage cars of every
Maine Central train, thus giving the weather
forecast to every town through which the
Maine Central runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
Local u Offices.
Free q! Free Free!!!

Bells Sarsapsrills. The Wonder Cure. -
Ask your dauggi-t for a trial bottle free
Read the SHEET of Testimonials. No other
like it None can compare with it. Large
bottles on so cents. All druggists IN Angus
ia. janl5t4w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Aches and pains long borne make even the
young feel old. The true remedy is Parker's
Tonic. 1t puriies the blood sets the liver
and kidneys, banishes pain and builds up the
health. Besides it has the reputation of
doing what we claim for it,
janlldM Th&wlm3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

An Augusta speculator wrote to Aroostook
county TO ascertain the price Of potatoes and
in the reply received. learned that they we're
worth 81. 10 per barrel, or some so cents .
bushel, At Wholesale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The game Of polo at the rink Saturday
evening between the Msscots Of Gardiner
and the X. is resulted in victory for the
former ty score Of three TO one. 1t was
one Of the best games ever seen in the rink,
and Was hotly contested. Locke and Woods
played with the X. ia and Farrell with the
Msseots. Morgan Of the Msscots is one of
the best goal tenders ever seen here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The case of the Togus beer recently
seized at Portland came before the superior
court in Cumberland county. Saturday, and
Judge Bonney rendered pro torma decision
carrying the case up to the law court II.
NJ Heath. Esq, appeared AS counses for the
Home authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

1t is now stated that Mr.. Arthur Lovejoy,
clerk at Mr.. o. Williamson's store. has been
offered the position Of stamp clerk at the
upstoffce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

BARLOW, WILSON & RANKIN's MINSTREL

BARLOW, WILSON & RASKINs MISsrRELs
Tomorrow evening one of the best min.
strel companies on the road will appear in
Granite Hall and make rare fun for lovers of
minstresy. Their celebrated Boston hit,
MickeyDoo, is An intensely funny burlesque
on the Mikado, and is deliberately staged
and costumed.
THE DEVILS AUCTION.
The St. Louis Globe democrat SAYS Of the
"Devirs Auction" which is the attraction at
Granite Hall Thursday evening:
Gimore's Devils Auction" packed Pope's
Theatre last night, and not one went away
disappointed at the conclusion OF the enter
tainment. The scenery was beautiful and
costly, and the company is the best Gilmore
has ever put on the road, which is saying a
good deal. The ballet is an unusually large
one. and consists, not of collection of
antiquities, but is bevy OF ladies who are
young and pretty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Two tramps sat by the stove in the police
station, Saturday afternoon, munching crack
ers, Both had removed their shoes and stock
ings, and the feet of one we're seriously frost
bitten. They had walked twenty miles in
the forenoon and we're seeking work on the
ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The medicinal and pharmaceutical profess
sions indorse Colgsn's Taffy Tolu and use it
freely in their families. They know it to be
healthful. jan25dlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Ward & Cogan have concluded to adopt
gas for lighting their store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

DR.. II. M. Harlow says that he possesses 4
grand ice privilege on the east side just be-
low the wooden bridge, with q chance to store
the product near the ''Old Fort"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
tHarrtsn.

In Brownfield Jan. IL. Willie f. Decker of Naples,
to Eta /. Hatch of ~ebago.
In Fryeburg. Jan. Is. John p Stearns to Miss Lucy
+. Snow. both of Fryeburg.
In GOrhau, Jan 20, Daniel NJ. Snow of Scarbor.
Ough. to Miss Sadie l Mason of Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

There were two deaths in the city last We ek
~ reported to the superintendent Of burials
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The last lot Of Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam is nearly gone, and you had better
make Us another shipment of twenty-five
gross We have never sold any cough pre-
paration that gives such universal satisfac-
ton as Adanson's, and the demand is con-
stantly increasing" Geo. c. Goodwin & Co..
New England Patent Medicine Warehouse.
So and SO Hanover St. Boston. janl2d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The Governor and Council meet today.
The Aroostook county special constable case
will come up; also pardon cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Saturday was day of trade and traffic in
the city, the prime shedding bringing many
people into the city. 1t was the fret good
sleghing Of the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Some 48 men have been quartered in the
new barracks at The National Soldiers Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

CITY Marshal Morse seized twenty gallons
of whiskey labeled IN g." at the freight depot,
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

A peddler from down river retailei smelts at
three dozen for quarter" on the street last
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The young ladies of the Universalist soci.
ETY. contemplate giving r dance in Meonian
Hall at an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Egg coal is selling at Sc Is per ton and
stove, e6 so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Capt +. B. Flye is housing ice above the
dam for families and others who desire
supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

blue will be seen the coming spring in vel
vets, ribbons, etc, for ladies' wear. Blue
has not been in much favor tor some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The boys improved the ice field on the east
side in polo playing Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The iron for one span of the railroad
bridge is all here, but n portion of that for
tn second has not arrived. The work Of
placing the iron will not commence until the
last of this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Athlophoros has done me more good than
ANYTHING have ever taken. was q great
sufferer from rheumatism, but since taking
seven bottles of the remedy think that
am nearly or quite cured. G. T. Gibson,
Danstable, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Cochrane Oler are making preparations
to harvest large quantity of ice AT Csrney's
Point, Swan Island, probably some $4,000
tons They have many men and teams EN-.
ploved and are constructing large ice house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Haynes { Dewitt will commence cutting
ice at Iceboro this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
FINE JOB PRINTING.

The Job Printing Establishment Of the Kepnebec
Iourua II always well prepared for dsing the incest
roYk ~ we'll ~ the more common branches. This
once employs competent printers. carries large
styes of type. Wedding and VISITING cards and enve
spee in stock; also varied assortment of dance
orders, programs. announcements, etc. etc. Orders
by mail will receive prompt and careful attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
YORK.

Fire destroyed the buildings owned and oc-
cupied by Mrs. Mary Chick, at Wells Beach,
Thursday night, with contents, which in
cluded horse, COW and other domestic ami
mails. Loss about S25OO; insuaed for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The Water street thermometer indicated
10 degrees below zero, Yesterday morning
and there WAS not a very extensive improve
ment on the severity of the weather during
the day. At9 o'clock last evening the
glass stood at 2 degrees below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
Sc! Ice!

The Prospect Harbor Ice Go. has at Prospect Ha-
Dor, Me-, Ice houses oil 1900 tons capacity, (party
filled with old ice) and prepared stacking ground for
900 more accessible vessels at all times In
winter. The ice field Is now frozen In good condi.
top thus guaranteeing full crop of the best ice.
Correspondence solicited.
PROSPECT HARBOR ICE CO.,
Jan. IA, 1885, jan16dim Cherry6eld, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
WHAT IS DYSPEPSIA?

WhAI ID UINfErSlA:
Among the many symptoms
Of Dyspepsia or indigestion.
the most prominent are: Va
riable appetite; faint, gnawirg
feeling at pit Of tie stomach,
with unsatisfied craving foI
food; heartburn. feeling CT
weight and wind in the s.eo-c-
ach, bad breath, bad taste in
the mouth, low spirits, general
prostration, headache, and
constipation. There is nc form
cfdisease more prevalent than
dyspepsia, and none SO pecul-
Jar to The high-living and rap
i.;-eating American people.
Alcohol and tobacco produce
dyspepsia; also, bad air. etc.
BURDOCK BLOOD
BiT1ERS, will cure the worst
case, by regulating the bowels
and toning up the digestive
organs. Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Meonian Hall on Monday and Tuesday even
ings, Feb LIST and 2nd. The drama, RE
ward of Crime" will be presented BY local
talent, with various other attractions, to
close with a social dance Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
Republican headquarters.


Open Day and Evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

The caprice Of some fashionable Young Ia
dies i. to have numerous small jeweled pins
fastened carclessly on the dress waist. Some
of these little pins represent butterflies, bees.
crescents and horseshoes, and no two of them
should match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Notice.
CITY OF AU0UsTA,l
CITY MARsHAL's OYFICE,{
AUGUSTA, Jan. "a.
Fast Driving.
Chap. H, Sec. /. Of the city ordinances:
No person shall ride drive any animal, loose or
attached to carriage Of any description, cause
within one mile Of the Kennebee bridge, at
ual, mmoderate and dangerous rate, on penalty Of
not less than two nor more than ten dollars.
BY reason of frequent complaints made of late,
this ordinance will be strictly enforced.
janl II. r. MORSE, City Marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

All will be glad to learn that Leland T..
Powers, the dramatic impersonator who 90
delighted the audience at the last Y. NJ C. A.
early date.
Over 1000 looms are now in operation in
the new mill and it will require $50 hands
10 operate them. portion of the basement
has been devoted to looms. The elevator 10
in operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25
Somerset

A short time ago the people of Harmony
we're reported in state Of discord over school
matters. This time it is the postoffice. and
the democrats are unhappy. One of them
protests against the post office being in the
hands of the former republican postmaster
whom the present incumbent has hired to run
the office for him. He says they "have no
objection to Mr. Bartlette, but don't think
Mr.. Laughton has done as he ought to have
done after having the assistance he had had
by the democratic party in securing the ap-
pointment.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-25

Slick slipping
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-08-25
GOLU AND SILVER.
A Years Production-Report Of the
Mint Director. s. F.

A Years Production-Report Of the
Mint Director.
DR.. James F. Kimball, the Director Of the
Mint, has completed his report on the produc-
tion of gold and silver in the United States
during the calendar year 1885. The produc-
tion of gold is estimated at SS ,So0, 900, an in
crease of 81, ,00o, 900 over the estimate for tho
calendar year 1884. The produ. ton Of sill
ver calculated at the coming rate in sil 'er
dollars, is est;mated at ISL 900, 900, against
S48,S00, ,00) in 1884 an increase Of s., SO, ZOO.
Colorado still retains tho foremost rank as
the largest produt er Of the precious metals,
California retaining second position. The
most changes have been in Montana and
Idaho, the produc ton of the former having
$l3,5Ol,OO0 in 1885, and the latter from
$3.50, 600 in 1894 to IS, SOC, ,0O in 1885. No
vada, Utah, New Mexico and Dakota still
hold their own, while the production Of Ari-
zona basslightly decreased.
The value Of the bullion and coin imported
into the United States during the calendar
wear was $4l,4lS,1Sl or thu total imports,
$25,G45,3li cons:s Of gold and Sl7, ~, 7lS
of silver. The total exports OF god and silver
from the United States during the same year
were $44.GS7,749 While the United States
lOSt Oy net eXpOTCaUlOu uuIluS Iue yco1 pio,
507, ,sI4 in silver, it gained $lS, 22S, l4 by net
importation of gold.
The amount of gold coin in the United
States on January !, 1886, was $533, ,4S5, 45S;
of silver dollars, sells, ,2o9, 761; subsidiary sill.
YER, $75,oS4, Ill; or total stock of coin OF
ssB, ,770,395.
The coinage executed during the calendar
year at the various mints consisted OF A.
5A,52l pieces, Of the face value of s56, 92a..
$40. OF this amount 3, ,O02, ,313 pieces, valued
at 81, ,773 0l2, consisted of gold coin, and 3D.
925,5A pieces, valued at $2S95 l76, Of silver
coin, the remainder minor coin.
The number Of silver dollars coined during
the calendar year 1885 was q, ,6g7, 767.
In addition to the coinage, gold aud silver
bars of the value Of sci, 40 ,09j were manu-.
factured by the mints and assay offices dur
ing the wear.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-08-25

The recent reunion of the Chaplains Of
the United States Sanitary and Christian
Commission at Pittsburg, Penn, has re-
suited in the formation of national
charitable organization. The organiza-
tion will include not only the Christian
and Sanitary Commissions, the Red and
White Cross Societies, but also all benev-
olent societies in the United States. A
committee was appointed whose duty it
will be to supervise generally the work
of the various societies. One of the dele
gates said: "Our working members will be
ready alta moments noticeto gotoany part
of the United States should pestilence
break out. If, for instance, the yellow
fever should again ravage the South,
hundreds of our soldiers would at once
be sent to the field of suffering. Our aim
will be to minister to the sick and suf-
fering in every part of our country" "
The plan also embraces missionary work
in the far West, and one of the objects
of the society will be to send religious
and secular reading matter to all parts Of
the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-08-25
A Retreat I'm Dull Times.

"Dull times are driving many people
to poultry keeping" says farm and
garden journal. We can readily under
stand that poultry keeping would have a
tendency to enliyen things when person
found time hanging dull on his hands.
There is an cxhilaration in attending to a
lot,of setting hens that can scarcely be
found in any other employment. Nothing
dull in that, certainly. Keeping poultry
out of the vegetable garden is lively
occupation, too. Dulness and ennui have
no opportunity to get their work in when
a man fills that tax thoroughly. But
for downright recreation nothing can
possibly equal the amount that man
gets when he sits up nights with shot
gun and guards his hen-roost from the
depredations of the prowling chicken
thief. Finding times dull, get thee to a
hennery, and quickly too. Farewell. -
Isras SiftiRgs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-08-25

The semi-millcnnial celebration of the
battle'of sempach, which Switzerland re-
Gently held, makes our Revolutionary
fields, whose centenaries occurred few
years ago, and even our earlier ProVl-
dence and Albany settlements and lncor-
porations seem modified by comparison.
Yet, ancient as was that combat of spears
and bows, fought in 1886, it will always
remain fresher in the worlds memory
than many an engagement on larger
scale in these days of breech- loading guns.
The deed attributed to Arnold Winkel-
ried, whose wide-armed swoop of Aus
trian spears to his breast, in order to
open o way for his comrades into the
compact phalanx of his country's enemies,
is still told of in the defamation Of
schoolboys in hemisphere not till CEN
tury later made known by Columbus.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-08-25
MIR TILDEN'S WILL.
Leaving an Estate OF So, 1000, 900
Two-thirds for Public Institut logs.

Leaving an Estate Of 5000, 1000
Two-thirds for Public InstitutfoIs.
The will of Samuel J. Tildcn was read to
his heirs at Greystone. He bequeathed the
bulk of his property to public uses, but he
was not unmindful of his relatives. The
value of his estate is closely estimated at
S5,OO0.O 900, and outside of Greystone and the
Gramercy Park New York city, property,
it is nearly all in personal prop
erty. The amount belueathed for
the establishment of public buildings is fully
s4,09O,OU0, and the disposition of this money
trustees, whom he nalnes-John Bigelow, An
drew II. Green and George w. Salith. Mr.
Smith has been with Mr.. Tilden for twenty
years, and was his confidential Secretary
and the general manager of his estate.
Mr. Tilden provides literally for his rela-
tives. To Mrs. Pelton, his sister, he gives
the house in which she resides, 3S West
Thirty-eighth street, and the income of $780,
0OO. For each Of the other relatives he set;
executors, the income to be paid to them dur
ing their lives, they, however, to have power
to dispose of the principal at death. All the
rest of his property, Greystone and the
Gramercy Park residence included, is left
in trust to the trustees, who are also e1ecu-
tors, TO DO applied TO several public uses.
They have absolute power to do, or not to
do, as he suggests in the will. All details
are left entirely in their discretion, except
in one poin5-the outside limit is fixed in
each case.
The will provides for free public library
and reading room in New Lebanon, and
another free library and reading room in
Yonkers. These are small things compared
to the next suggestion of Mr.. Tilden, which
provides for a grand free library in New
York, at q cost probably of more than
three millions for establishment and endow-
ment Nothing is said about the fine library
now in the Gramercy Park house, the dispo-
sition of that being detail left to
the discretion Of the trustees No specific
disposition is made of any part of
the property except in the case of
Mrs Pelton. The will provides that if
the trustees decide not to establish the Ii.
brary they may use the money for any other
charitable or educational institution that
they may prefer: They may also use any
surplus funds in this manner.
A large number of small bequests are made
to servants and friends