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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
Mr.. Bodweli's Contracts.
Nor OBTAINED THROUGH MEMBERS OF Con-
GRHss BUT BIZ FAIR, OPEN BIDS, AGAINST
ALL COMPETITORS.
BELFAST. Sept. 10. 1886.

BELFAST, Sept. 10, 1856.
Editor Kennebec Journal:
As there has been much said in the papers
in regard to the republican candidate for
Governor being interested in government
contracts and having become rich thereby,
have taken pains to inform myself from relia-
BILE sources what the facte are in relation to
this matter and some others connected with
his business.
Mr. Bodwell has been connected with both
the Bodwell and Hallowell Granite compa-
MES and has had the principal part of the
business to do in obtaining contracts. He
has not seen all the operations at the imme-
date works of these companies, as it is nee
essary for him to be away large part of the
time. The Bodwell company has its location
on an island some fifty or sixty miles from
his home at Halowell. SO that the works
there are not visited by him oftener than once
a month or once in three months.
find that the Bodwen Granite Company
has never obtained any contracts whatever
except by bidding for them according to spec
ifcations in advertisements published in the
newspapers, and then only by being the low
est bidder, the bids being opened in public
and in the presence of the competing bidders.
The law is very explicit in regard to govern
ment contracts. 1t provides that no govern
ment work shall be let except by public ad-
vertising, and the contract must he awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder. They have
never called upon any member of Congress
to aid them in the way of obtaining contracts,
because the government is obliged by its own
terms to give its contracts to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder.
In regard to the Hallowell Company, of
whose daily operations Mr.. Bodwell is more
cognizant, lea to my surprise that it has
never had any United States Governme mt
contracts to the amount of $4,000, and that
its work is more of private nature, being
buildings, monuments and artistic work, of
which we are led to say that the character of
it is great credit to our State. 1t is dis
tributed in about every State in the Union,
and to-day they are doing some of the finest
and most artistic work that there is in any
granite yard in the country, employing
draughtsmen, artists and sculptors to carry on
the different branches of their extensive bust
ness.
The wages paid are much higher than by
any other concern in the State, and think
higher than any other concern in the United
States, ranging from 81 rs per day for lubor-
ers, and from So so to $500 per day for
skilled workmen.
also learn that the different Companies Nth
which Mr.. Bodwel is connected, are paying
outthis season from 1--WE to six hundred thous
and dollars, and have for the last fifteen
years averaged nearly million, ranging from
$500, 900 to 81 800, 900 per annum.
These matters leave for the consideration
of the voters who will cast their votes for
their choice of candidate for Governor next
Monday. TRUTH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
A Desperate Fraud.
A DIRTY DEMOCRATIC TRICK EXPOSED

Count-out Pension Attorney Black, the
democratic nominee for County Attorney, has
resorted to the meanest political trick on
record to get himself elected County Attor-
ney. He has had the republican protest
of six years ago against Mr.. Carleton reprint
ed and has sent it broadcast over the county
to deceive voters. The meanness of the trick
will be perceived when it is known that nearly
every man who signed the protest six years
ago against Mr.. Carletons nomination for
Judge of Probate is heartily in favor of his
election for County Attorney. Republican
votes with this man Blacks name on
them for County Attorney are being
sent to republican voters all over the
county. Nobody wants Black for County At
;orney, his record for purity and ability is no
more to be compared to Mr.. Carletons than
darkness to light.
This contemplate trick should deceive no.
BODY. Conceived in darkness, attempted to
be carried Oh in secrecy, it has come to
naught fortunately by being found out Re-
puuilGNus VIII be ph Euhit, lucy W ia
not take any countuut pension lawyer for
County Attorney like Black.
Mr.. c. NJ. Bailey OF Winthrop. writes
~ protest against this gross in
justice. Nobody has a right to
circulate my name as against
MIR. Carleton's election. am
heartily and earnestly i'm faver
of his election. This bare faced
trick will utterly fail. and result
i'm giving MIR. Carleton an in
creased majority. Every repub-
lican voter in Winthrop with
possibly a single exception, who
signed the protest six years ago
Is now heartily i'm favor of Mr.
Carleton's electiOn!''
Capt. Davis, II. P. Jersey. ID. D., n. J..
Jennings, and scores of others write to the
same effect Capt. Black has succeeded in
thoroughly arousing the republicans of old
Kennebee, they have discovered his trick and
will bury him so deep next Monday that
Gabriel's trump will hardly rouse him.
Everybody who hates trick and despises
a triekster will not only vote but work
against him. We reiterate what everybody
knows. that Mr.. Carleton will make one of
the best County Attorneys this county has
had in many years. Scores of democrats
will vote tor him and he will be triumphant
ly elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
General News.

White blackberries grow near Bronson,
Mich.
Japan has l6s Protestant churches, with a
membership of l,67S.
Many French Canadians at Dover, N. H..
will vote this year for the first time.
In Ohio 4 woman can be lawyer. but
only voter can be a notary.
The steamers on the Nile are driving the
crocodile from the river. q.
A baby was seized rs security for rent in a
little Pennsylvania town the oher day.
Crops in northern Nv York are suffering
on account Of lack OF rain.
Nine persons are awaiting trial for murder
in New YORK city.
New buildings costing nearly half million
dollars have been erected in Winnipeg this
year.
The snow is so deep in the mountain region
of eastern Oregon that travel is seriously
impeded.
The detained Mormons at New York have
been released under a decision of Judge
ndrews.
Investigation of Drfaulter Piunkett' $
affairs so far shows the deficit to be confined
to the silk company.
Pleuro-pneumonia prevails to an alarming
extent among the cows in Middle Village and
Maspeth, Long Island, n. Y.
Forest fires west and north of Tower,
Mimi have been destroying some of the
most valuable timber laad in TIE State.
AT Dallas, Tex on Sunday night jeremiah
O'Hearn, priest of the Roman Catholic
church, Joined the Baptist church.
}. NJ. Bentord, charged with two murders.
and a fugitive from justice for two years
has just been captured and lodged in Jail at
Eastman, Ga.
The Saturday Review of London avows
that our yachts here in America are mere
racing machines"-which shows that sour
grapes still grow 10 England
The committee OF award on the Fletcher
prize OF $500 at Dartmouth College found
no essay which ther REGARDED As adequate
and therefore have nor awarded the prize
The tablet OF silver, inscribed with the
words, Born to \ bon, sacrificed to Erin -
which was placed by a Irish rtsiient of
Sheffield on the grave of Lord Frederick
Cavendish at Eiensor churc yard. has bee n
stolen.
Dakota farmer, grumbli9g at the poor
outlook for wheat in the early summer,
offered to give his life all the wheat he
would have over 1900 bushels. He has lust
threshed trlfle over $500 Bushels, and the
wife is going to have a new black silk dress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
Rally at Gardiner.

The last rally of the campaign in this
vicinity will be held at Gardiner this even
ing with speeches by Mr.. Blaine. Mr..
Bodwell and Mr.. Milliken. The meeting
will be held at the Coliseum which will
seat several thousands. Special trains
will run to accommodate those up and
down the river who desire to attend. 1t
will be grand meeting. Let all attend
vho can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
Look out for Bogus Votes.

Look out for split tickets and bogus
votes. The democrats are already circu-
lating in this county the republican ticket
with the name of their candidate for
County Attorney inserted. instead of the
republican candidate for that office. Look
out for these and other split tickets on
election dav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
Anti-SaloOn Republican Confer
ence i'm Chicago, Sept. 16.

Arrangements have been made to take
delegates from Boston to Chicago aud re-
turn for S30.22, tickets to hold good until
Sept. 80. Delegates can get tickets either
by Fitchburg or Boston and Albany, by
calling on or sending money to E. NJ.
Mcpherson, rs Cornhill, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

A steel rail suggests anything rather
than eloqueuce, but MIR. Blaine, taking
steel rails as his text yesterday, made an
eloquent presentation of the tariff issue
as it affects the interests of Maine.
Besides. he emphasized the necessity of
electing republican Representatives in
Congress inasmuch as the democrats are
making the Morrison bill the tombstone
at party fealty. Such appeals must
come with telling force to the people OF
Maine, whose prosperity depends so
largely on the protective tariff. II this
is made the decisive issue the result
ought not to be doubtful .-Tyibune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

Being entirely vegetable, no particular care
is required while using DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets" They operate with
out disturbance TO the constitution. diet or
occupation. For sick headache, constipation,
impure blood, dizziness. sour eructations
from the stomach bad taste in the mouth,
bilious attacks, pain in region of kidneys,
internal fever, bloated feeling about the
stomach, rush of blood to the head take Dr.
Pierce's pellets" By druggists.
sept6 W&S&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

This IS the last chance to get the names
Of voters upon the voting lists. Improve
the time to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

St John has pocketed his $50 speech
and gone home When the democrats
hear the returns next Monday night they
will conclude they made poor invest
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

Don't allow Cap'n. Black to steal sim
gle republican vote on election day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

Have you made preparation to bring
home your absent votes? Look to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

President Cleveland is said to be gaining weight
Boston Herald
Yes, he has become so heavy that many
democrats in Maine will not carry him
next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

1t is whispered that there is heap of
money being put into service in this dis
trict That it will strike here about Sat
urday That it comes from the Democrat
ic National Committee That it is to be
used To get voters to the polls Portland
EGpreSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

Are your votes all ready for next Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

The leaders of the third party profess
80 see no difference between the republ
cans and the democrats. And this they
do in the face of the fact that they look
for recruits from the temperance men of
the republican party. and the further fact
that the men who have acted with them
and have lett the third party in disgust,
are back in the republican party, to which
alone they look for practical work and
legislati on adverse to the liquor traffic
Traveller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

1t is fortunate that Cleveland took his
vacation during the Maine campaign, for
the press of the country is so busy discuss
ing Blaine's speeches that it has no time
to give to the man whose distinction
comes mainly from the fact that he was
elected President over Blaine Erch0MQe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

There are numerous complaints from
democrats that the New Age is too vile
for them. The eX-Governor's mud ma
chine will help bury the editor politically,
but there are no democrats in Augusta
quicker he is buried the better they will
be pleased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
II. w. Blacks Bid for Votes.

II. w. Blacks Bid for Votes.
The following letter is being circulated
over kennebec County begging votes for
Cap'n Black.
augusta, Sept. Z, 1886.
Dear Sir:
We desire to solicit your vote at the
election to be holden on the 18Th inst.
for
Richard W. Black Of augusta, Me-,
tcho has been nominated for COUNTY
attorney.
WiN you kindly erert your influence
in behalf Of Mr.. Black.
Respectfully yours,
Democratic County Com.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11
WORD ABOUT
= FINE READY- MADE CLOTHING y

70 our large assortment REAoyMaoE Of our
o,,, manufacture which offering this season.
Believing, that Cheap Ready-Made Clothing will
+b,s season receive have
thought the time opportune display goods
Our best lines of FINE DREss Surs aren
and we believe with those First
All of the LATEST STYLE from
that have The trimmings the
same quality we have
Every garment manufacture
1t highest to workmen, being
willing much below the living"
that e work that
years experience this City
the largest
the
Believing stoc mer all
to invitation to inspect It,
S. L. HUNTINGTON,
Manufacturer and Custom Cother,
100 Water ST., Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-11

FoR REPRESENTATIVES. rs CONGRESS.
First Dtstrict-THoAAs B REED.
Second District DIsGLEY. JR-
Third Distrtct-SETH l.. MILLIKEs
Fourth Dtstrict-CHARLEs A RoUTELLE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-11-04
Sunday In the Churches.
October "a.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Text-Isaiah 5 1. "What more could have
been done to my vineyard that have not done
in it: Wherefore when looked that 1t should
bring forth grapes. brought it forth wild
grapes:" This metaphor shows the relation OF
God to his human creatures. This passage sets
forth the problem of human destiny under the
figure of u yne growth and harvest. The pro-
cesses of nature are used to Illustrate the final
destiny OF man. 1t is more frequently set forth
in the bible under the figure of government,
tribunals and a soyereign-God the Judge, de-
Gliding upon the actions Of life, and assigning to
each one reward or punishment, according to
his deeds This is a truth but not all the truth.
This problem Of human destiny Is also illustrat-
ed by the figure Of the shepherd, who separates
the sheep from the goats; and by the family
relation, where there are many children, some
wayward, some obedient. Belonging to the
family, does not insure the child Semainng in
the home, neither does being prodigal, make
one less q child. In all these figures, that Of
government, shepherd and family, there Is the
idea Of separation on the basis Of character.
God is not arbitrary in his Judgment. He
are goats and not sheep. The text states this
problem in another way. 1t shows the pro-
cesses of spiritual life to be like those Of nat
ural growth and harvest. 1t represents God
as disappointed when he finds poor or per-
verse fruit where he had right to expect
good fruit Grace is granted to all mankind,
not arbitrarily to few. 1t is granted in a
larger measure to some than to others, but all
are gowing under Gods favor and care. Sal
vation, therefore, is not an arbitrary but rel
ative condition. 1t is the proportion between
God gives, and the amount and quality of
fruit produced by each life.
UNITARIAN CHURCH.
Text--Exodus %: 12. "On the seventh day
thou shalt rest" On the best authority we
are informed that the week Of seven days is
Babylonian invention. The earliest trace of
the custom Of keeping one day in seven as an
holy day is found among the Accadians. They
called the seventh day 1.-THE day of compile
ton" and ga day Of rest for the soul" This
was at a date too early to be determined by
any means now at hand, but was certainly
more than 1000 B. c.
The Semites, who at an early date were wan
dering tribes Of traders, came In vast numbers
into Babylonia and gradually subdued the
land and came into possession of the institu-
tions Of the people. The Hebrews were a
branch Of the Semites and so received the Gus
tom Of keeping the Sabbath at the same time
with their kinsman. Probably the Hebrews
did not thoroughly observe the Sabbath, until
after their settlement in Palestine.
The Hebrew Sabbath was observed by the
early christians. But they also kept the first
day Of the week in memory Of the supposed
resurrection of Jesus. So when christianity
spread among the Gentiles, who knew little or
nothing about the Hebrew Sabbath, the sacred
ness Of that day was transferred to Sunday.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-11-04

Penobseot.
Rev. Mr.. Skinner, pastor Of the Congreg
ational Church at West Brooksville, preach
ed last Sabbath ia exchange with Rev. Mr..
Nan,on, ,Methodist,a forcble discourse, from
the words, Unto whom shall we go, thou
hast the words of eternal life"
Mr.. Bachelor. student at Kents Hill
has been canvassing this town and vicinity
for work by Enoch Pond ID. d., MYSTERIES
of the Bible Explained" From a brief ex-
animation of its contents, we should judge it
to be a most valuable book for every bible
student. 1t is systematic in its treatment,
instructive in matter and mos, clear and con-
else in style. 1t throws light upon dark
portions, and serves TO strengthen faith in
the authenticity of the bible.
The long continued and increasing search
tv of water, has induced many to search for
it with greater depth Of enthusiasm than
ever before, and more wells have been dug
tHdh NSoiS. Al wv ihSNobSSo "SiiS
have been dug to the depth of fifteen feet or
more, and in short time filled to the brim
with water.
Rev. Moses Palmer, veteran Methodist
preacher, is visiting friends and relatives in
this town.
There are a few cases of diphtheria in
town; so far but one death has resulted from
it.
Everybody seems to be repairing, paint
ing digging cellars and building hen houses.
If these things occur in the dry, what will
blossom out in the green tree? 1t seems to
be time of general activity in the way Of
improvements, despite the stringency of the
times, and skilled and unskilled labor finds
ready employment, at good wages.
Butter is scarce at twenty-five cents per
pound.
Oct. 26.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-11-04

Cape Roller
The house and lot formerly owned BY
Capt. Martin Gray and lately occupied by
S. W. Gray, has been purchased by Orlando
Howard for about three hundred dollars.
Some of our correspondents for the local
papers seem to think it strange that a man
who has desirable situation for a summer
resort, does not sell it 10 the first rusticator
who comes along, and take in payne Mt,
whatever be tells him it is worth. A case
is cited of a man at South Brooksyille, who
refused an offer of one hundred dollars per
as "barren acres" Now this man probably
knows what his land is worth, as well as a
man from New York or one from Bangor,
and when we consider the fact that he cuts
down tree now and then, that turns him
five dollars, We can Judge that it don't take
large lot of land, pretty well covered with
instead of the twentieth part Of it, as has
been represented. One man at Cape Rozier
offered piece Of land containing about
twenty five acres Tone of the prettiest situa-
tions on the bay) for forty dollars per acre.
1t does not seem desirable matter to coax
in population, who can not afford to pay
as much for the land as it is worth to the
present owners, and people who own land on
the shore of Penobscot Bay can count on
one thing, viz that it will never be worth
any less than it is now.
Chas. H. Blake took twenty-four dollars
worth of Holsters in oLe day. This is prob
ably the best days work which was ever
made in the business, at this place. Quite
a number are fitting up and getting ready
for the scallop business, and we hope it will
prove as well for them as it did last year.
Sailed, Oct. %, schooners Motto, Little
field, Lettie Gray, Gray, and sloop Mary
Eliza, Gray, for Rockland.
At South Brooksville E. c. Chatto has a
load Of paving blocks ready for shipment to
New York, and the schooner J. S. Lane has
chartered to load stone at Deer Isle for Bos-
| ton.
J.. F. R., who furnished the answer to the
mathematical problem printed in the AMER
IcAN some time since, is very long winded
mathematician. He is far ahead of either
Greenleaf or Robinson, as neither of them
extends decimal to more than twenty-two
places. We hoped to see his opinion Of il
Is question for an examination of teach
ers. VIEW.
| Oct. Is.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-11-04
What a Letter Should Be.

"a letter." says Webster, sis a mark OF
character used as the representative of a
sound, or of an articulation of the human
organs of speech" Let us see about this,
Mr.. Webster. "A mark or character used
as the representative of a sound,7 is ito
Eight spells eight Pray, what sound
does or ! or g or h represent? There are
only two sounds in eight, viz those of long
a and T.; and therefore at ought TO spell
eight. The fact is the language of Mr..
Webster's definition is not always true but
it ought to be, and if it only were, we should
have a system of photography which might
claim the admiration Of the world. If
We only had a character to represent each
sound of the human voice in speaking, and
then always combined letters by causing
every sound in word to be represented by
its appropriate character almost any per-
son who can pronounce word correctly
could also spell it correctly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-11-04
Patents Granted

TO citizens Of the New England States
during the past week and reported expressly
for the AMERICAN, BY c. A. Snow & Co.,
Solicitors Of American & Foreign Patents,
opposite L. s. Patent Office, Washingto n
DC.
G. H. Warrington, Cheshire, Conn, making
watch crowns.
up. Williams, Glastonbury, Conn, thill
coupling.
W. d. Taber, Rockville, R. l., rein
holder.
T. Su,clffe, Pawtucket, R. l., loom shut
tie.
Z. L. Slocum, Pawtucket, R. l., fire
alarm.
J.K. Priest, Nashua, N. H.. hair clip
per.
G. II. Pond, Rutland, VT, making
pulp.
P. J. Murphy, Pawtucket, K. l., cover
ing for steam pipes.
S. E. Moore, Swan,on, VT, tub fast
ener.
w. H. Metcalfe, New Haven, Conn, gas
pressure regulator.
H. A. Mansfield, Bridgeport, Conn, fire
extinguisher.
c. W. Hoyt, New Haven, Conn, oyster
dredge.
R. G. Henry. Waterbury, Conn, blanket.
NJ. S. French, Nashua, N. H., bath
tub.
A. H. Fancher, Canton, Conn.,, wagon.
F.W. Child, Greenwich, Conn.,, engine
counter.
E. N. Bowen. Fitzwilliam, N. H., engine
governor.
I'll. Allen, East Windham, Me-, fertilizer
distributor.