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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-28
Democratic Conspiracy.

The proof is so strong and conclusive
that the st. John or third party is real
ally of the democratic party. that any i'm
partial jury would give its verdict to that
import. We do not assert that all the
rank and file of this little party are lnsin-
cere and seeking democratic success. 1t
is against the chief leaders that the strong
evidence bears that they are in secret
league with the democrats. 1t is true,
none of these are strong men in intellect
or character None of them give the
least sign of craftsmanship or OF pos
sessing the qualities necessary to the
leadership of great cause. But they
know how to be conspirators with the
democrats against the republican party.
St. John. alter being rejected by the people
of Kansas, with astonishing unanimlty
knew how to cooperate with John b.
Finch and other political tricksters to elect
Grover Cleveland to the Presidency and
thus bring into power the brigadiers and
the negro murderers of the South and the
old copperhead partlsans OF the North.
This same John B. Finch, not renegade
republican like St. John, but thoroughly
unconvertedd as Chairman OF the
third party National Committee is now
perambulating the country. professedly In
the interest of prohibition, but practically
for the benefit of the democratic party and
the organized dram shops OF the country.
But few days since he made
his appearance in Vermont to aid
in sowing strife and division among
the friends OF temperance in that state. A
plausible demagogue in his manner, he
will turn up wherever his services will
tend to aid the democrats and injure the
and nearly all the leaders
of this professedly temperance party are
OF this stamp, either democrats by preju-
dice and association or republican rene
gades whose claims to Office have not been
acknowledged. Into their conspiracy with
democrats thew have seduced some sincere
and well-meaning men and women. There
are always some honest persons who will
be deceived by lying and injurious pa
tent medicine with pleasing label. There
are always those who will hastily receive
as genuine counterfeit bill. But the
fact stands that the vast majority of
the friends of temperance remain
solid in the ranks of the
party. The fact remains strong
and undisputed that in every State which
has prohibitory law or a prohibitory
of its constitution, it has OBJ
tanned it through republican ascendency.
The fact stands uncontradicted that the
democratic managers and democratic
newspapers, the liquor dealers and sup
porters of free rum, are praising and
stimulating the third party movement.
The truth is so strong and patent in this
regard, that it is becoming more and
more wonder how any honest friend Of
temperance can be longer deceived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-28

Mr.. Oberly, in his capacity as chairman
of the Illinois democratic committee, Sc
cured the removal of the republican post
master of Chicago on trumped-up charges
of partsanship and the appointment of an
active democrat. Mr.. Oberly, in his ca
paeity as civil service commissioner, has
now been assigned the painful duty of
investigating charges against his Chicago
protege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-28
Hard Times for Democrats.

About the most ill-tempered set or men
in the country to-day are the members OF
the democratic National Congressional
Committee. They can get no money, and
can hire no clerks. and they are able to
discern no signs of enthusiasm anywhere.
They complain that the newly appointed
men thew ever saw
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FOR GOVERNOR.
JOSEPH R. BODWELL.

FoR REPRESENTATIVES, IN CONGRESS.
First DistTta-THoMAs B REED.
Second Distyict-NELsoS DIsGLEY, JR.
Third Dtstrtct-SETH L. BrLLIEEs
Fourth Ufsfrict-CHaRLEs A. BoUTELLE.
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PENSIONS FOR SOLDIERS.
Mr.. Bodwelps Opinions on the Sub
iect, as Declared in a Letter
to Mr.. Milliken.
Mr.. Milliken's Earnest, Forcible and
Patriotic Reply.
No Soldier or Friend Of Soldiers
Should Fail to Read the
Following Letters.


Hon. 5. L Miiiiken, NJ. c., Washington,
ID. c.:
DEAR SIR: o. W. Sims of this place has
presented petition for arrears of pension
which he thinks are due him. He has set
forth the facts in his letter to you.
do not pretend to be personally cognizant
of tile facts set forth but have no doubt
that he has submitted all proper proofs. But
wish to say this: while there may be some
cases in which pensions have been given up
on insufficient evidence and in return for in
adequate service, yet would myself much
prefer that few of that character should be
paid rather than that one honest and suffer-
ing soldier should be deprived of pension
by the Government in whose service he risked
his life and lost his health.
Yours truly,
J. R. Bodwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-28

The prospect for an adjournment of
Congress this week is very poor. Not
until August has come in will the break
ing up take place. The session has been
long and the amount OF work accomplished
exceedingly small. Few tears will be
shed at adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-28

Francis Murphy and his son have been car
rying on their temperance work in Ohio since
September, and they report that they have
received the pledge of 10000 persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-28

Ex-President Arthur has made rapid i'm
provement in health during the past week at
New London. He has regained his ability to
sleep, and can partake of solid food of light
nature. His spirits are buoyant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-28

1t is reported from Paris that Geo. Gould,
son of Jay Gould, has married Miss Edith
Kingdom, the actress.
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Friends Oak Grove Seminary

AND COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
yAssALBoRo,ME. CHAs. H. JONES, Principal
Boarding school for Both Sexes.
Fits for College, for Teaching, and for Business.
Experienced and faithful teachers at the head of
each department. Full courses Of study. Location
healthy. Discipline good. Expenses low. Fall
Term opens August 24th. Send to the Principal for
catalogue. jyl5d&wln
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Augusta, June %. lSs6.

The death of Hubert O. Thompson
ends the career of one of the most noted
democratic bosses in New York city.
Congressman Dingley proved his pro-
hibitionism by persuading the postmaster
general to prohibit the carrying OF liquor
in the mails; but the prohibtionists pro-
pose to defeat his reelection if possible.
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UNDER CoNY HOUSE, AUGUSTA
BASS FISHING

At the Outlet, In Manchester. Good guides
quainted with the best fishing grounds. VIII ~ a
Emery's during the season. Live bait constanly !.
commodations at the hotel. No boats will be ie'
the Sabbath. Address, for particulars. =, AZ.
junel5dlm j. w. EMERY, Hallowen, he.
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ID" EC Instant relief. Final cure " Il,
l. 1LLo days, and never returns; -
purge, no salve, no suppository. Sufferers wiz IA
Of simple remedy Free, by addressing 9; y Jan NJ
SON, rs Nassau St., N. Y. mchiodeo''N
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The several Cities, Towns and Plantations are
untitled 10 the f1lloMlnx number Of delegates:

In accordance with Instructions as given by the
convention OF 1884. the County Committee will be in
session at the hall one hour before the meeting Of
the Convention, to receive the credentials Of dele.
gates.
Ew.ATwOOD,
&C. CORNISH, County
g. ABBOTT,
j. W. ). HEWETT, Committee.
J W. FOGLER,
Augusta. June %, 1870.
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MISS A. c. MoReaNs SCHOOL

FOR YOUNG LADIES. Portsmouth. e. sst,e,
reopens Sept. Ped. j. G.WHIrTIER says: "a -, Vseclh
healthier and pleasanfer place for scnooi
scarcely be found In New England"
junelodeod52t&w1T
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

A UGUSTA LODGE NO. 14i F. A. M.-Stated
n Communication, first Tuesday in each month.
{. McMURDIE, W. N.
C. c. HUNT, Sec'y.
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special Advertisements
Lost.
For Safe.

NOR SALE OR TO LET-Two houses new.
Il ly painted and papered, on Bangor St.. a short
distance above Pettingis Corner, in good condition.
July 10. lss6. j. W. PATTERSON.
iv2Odlws
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DOR SALE-Second hand brick, all hard, good
H for cisterns, for % per NJ, from old Maine
Farmer building. Inquire of H. o. NICHOLS.
Augusta, Me. feblldtf
St. Landry democrat., 1886-01-16
CHAPTER XIV.
THE THREATENING wH1RLwIND.

THE THREATENING WHlhLWlND.
The year that followed was a very
happy one to the young couple, work
ing away upon their claim at the
Slough.
True, they were poor, and were
forced to live very economically; but
what was poverty when they had love,
and health, and the assurance that pow
erty would be vanquished in few years
more?
1t lacked less than two years of the
time when they could "prove up and
get Government patent to their land
under the Homestead act, and by that
time they would have almost as fine a
fruit and vegetable ranch as the State
afforded; for here the frost never
comes, and with all fear of drouth ban
ished by the certainty of an abundant
supply OF water from the river through
the irrigating bitches, prosperity
seemed assured beyond any possibility
of failure.
Then, too. branch of one of the
leading railroads was being built near
them, and would be completed, and
furnish means of transportation fox
everything they raised, by the time
their trees and vines were in full bear
ing.
fro BE Continued
St. Landry democrat., 1886-01-16
CHAPTER XXU.-CoNTINUED

CHAPTER XXII.-CONTINUED.
With his arms about her, telling her
over and over again how dear she was
to him, and how it was because he
thought she could not love him as he
wished, that he had gone away, the two
might have stood there until the sun
had hidden itself from sight behind the
mountains and the night had come up
from the valley below, but that the
roam horse. in his efforts to nibble at
the grass by the roadside, jerked SO
hard upon the bride which Erastus
held upon his arm as to bring them
back to knowledge OF their surround
ings.
Then they started slowly homeward
along the by-road that wound around
the rocks, and over the stones, and in
and out of gullys washed by centuries
of rainy seasons.
So slowly in fact did they go on that
the cows, lazy as they were, had got
home and been MIXED, and Mrs. Par
sons had looked many times in the di-
rection from which they came, and in
which she knew Lucy had started in
search of them, hoping to see her COM
ing. Finally, a little worried at her
long absAnce, she suggested to her hus-
band tkat he go up the mountain lit
tie w4y and cali, and he, quick to
take sfle alarm, was on the point OF
starsing when he saw the lovers APP
preaching; the roam horse following
IT,: length of his bride rein behind.
FOR little space John Parsons stood
In doubt, then raised his hand to his
eyes as if to gather more OF the talllns
light
Only an instant he stood SO, and then
bringing his hand down upon his thigh
with slap. he exclaimed: :,
II knowed it! | knowed 'Ras could
cake q hint! That's him, Marty, that's
'Ras, an he an Lucy hev made up
Don't ye see? he's a-holdin' OF hei
hand"
St. Landry democrat., 1886-01-16
CHAPTER XIII.
THE COTTAGE AT THE SLOUGH.

THE COTTAGE AT THE SLOUGHs
A very happy little group it was that
sat under she new porch of the shanty
until long after the stars came out that
night.
So many changes had taken place;
there was so much to talk about that it
was ten o'clock before they once
thought of the time, and still they
talked on for another hour before retlr-
ipo-tbe family to their beds and Eras-
tus to a bunk on the floor.
The young man remained three Gays
with them, and during that time they
talked over all matters relating to lam
ilv affairs--past, present and future
Mrs and Mr.. Parsons OF course
gladly gave their consent to the en-
gaeement of the young people, but le
was necessary to postpone the Wedding
until Erastus could get his place lrri-
gated and in shape to produce living.
1t seemed very hard to part again so
soon, but since. he could NOS take
Lucy with him, every day spent away
from his own ranch delayed their mar
eiaoe that much the longer.
And then there would be the pleas
IRE of writing and receiving letters
which, of course, they would do every
week at the farthest.
The project of selling the mountain
ranch and all going to the Slough 20
live was talked of, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Parsons agreed that when Erastus g OF
his place irrigated and was ready TO
marry, IL he was satisfied with the
country and the prospect, they would
sell their own home and buy again as
near him as possible, and if not they
St. Landry democrat., 1886-01-16
"RESPECTABLY DRESSED"

o An unk nown man, respectfully dressed"
That was all that the record said:
Wondering pity might guess the rest:
One thing was sure, the man was dead.
And dead, because he'd no heart to live;
His courage had faitered and failed the
How little the all we now can give,
A nameiess sod to cover his breast!
Respectfully dressed T. the thoughtless read
The sentence over and idly say:
What was it, then, since it was not need,
Which made him thus fling his life away?'
Respectfully dressed" How little they
know,
Who never have been for money pressed,
What it costs respectable poor to go,
Day after day, respectfully dressed!
The beggars on sidewalks suffer less;
They herd all together clan and clan;
Alike and equal in wretchedness,
No room for pride between man and man.
Nothing to lose by rags or by dirt,
More often something is gained instead;
Nothing to fear but bodily hurt,
Nothing to hope for save daily bread
But respectable poor have all to lose;
For the world to know, means loss and
shame;
They'd rather die, if they had to choose:
They cling, as for life, to place and name.
Cling and pretend. aud conceal, and hide;
Never an hour but it's terror bears;
Terror which sinks like guilt to one side,
And often suilter countenance wears.
Respectably dressed" to the last: ay, lastl
Last dollar, last .crust, last proud pulse
beat:
STARVED body, starved soul, hope dead and
past;
What wonder that any death looks sweet
. An unknown man, respectfully dressed,
That was ail that the record said.
When will the question let US rest:
Is it fault of ours that the man was dead:
IN. 7. Independent
St. Landry democrat., 1886-01-16
fCopyiaht Secured. AN Rights Reserred.]
Driven From Sea to Sea,
Or, JUST A CAMPIN'.
BY C. c. POST.

PUBLISHED BIZ PERMISSION OF J. E. DOwERY
g. Co, PUBLISHERS, CHICAGO.
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missioner OF Patents to-day rendered q
decision in the important case Of the CellU-
iold Manufacturing Company, of Adams.
Mass, which is said 10 involve millions OF
dollars. The company obtained letters
patent for the manufacture of artificial
ivory. and had engaged extensively in the
work, when the Newark Company set up a
claim for the invention, and Immediately
litigation ensued for the ownership of the
invention. This began in February, 1884,
and was concluded to-day by decision of
Commissioner of Patents Montgomery, who
holds that the Newark Company had no
right to the invention, and directs the rejec-
ton of their application.
Entertaining the Little Ones.
WASHINGTON, December 24th.-Seyenty
or eighty little boys and girls, mostly chill
dren of people III official life, were enter
tanned at Christmas eve party tonight by
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney. A huge pine
Christmas tree, gayly decorated, was set up
in the ballroom, and around it the chill
dren danced for an hour or two Great
bundles of presents, piled on benches
around the tree. were distributed among
the children. Among the older folks pres
ent were Mrs. Endieott and Mrs. Villas and
a large number of Senators and diplomats,
with their wives. Mrs Cleveland and Mrs.
Folsom, with little Miss May Cadman, we're
expected but did not come. The Christmas
tree with all its decorations, will be left
standing for the delight of orphan children,
whom Secretary and Mrs. Whitney will
entertain tomorrow.
e. A Strike Ayerted.
PITTsBURG, December 24th.-The great
strike of 1900 coke workers of the Con-
nellsville region. which was to have been
inaugurated tomorrow, has been ayerted,
and work will be continued throughout the
winter without interruption. a conference
of operators and workmen was held to-day,
and after lengthy session a compromise
was effected. By il the wages of the work
men will be slightly advanced, and when
the price of coke is increased their wages
will be advanced proportionately. The
workmen promise 10 abide by the agree
ment. and will hereafter discourage petty
strikes, such as have annoyed the operators
for several months.
Star Route Schedule.
WASHINGTON, December 24th.-The fol-
lowing changes in star route schedules have
been ordered Placervllle. to Auburn
Leave Placeryille daily, except Sundays, at
5 A. NJ, and arrive at Auburn by II A. NJ.
Leave Auburn daily, except Sundays, at
ff:20 A NJ, and arrive at Plaeerville by
$40 p. NJ
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baby too The effect in the latter case NAV
not De disastrous, but il Will be deteriorat-
ing. Patti made her fame before she was
married. She is one of the few great sing
ers who has preserved the freshness of her
voice after matrimonial adventure.
Parepa Rosa made her name and fortune
before she married her little manager. The
same is true of Nilsson Neither had chill
dren. Jennie Lind lost her voice when she
married and had babies. Clara Louise Kel-
logg, knowing the risk, concluded not to
marry. Nevada, everybody knows, has q
baby. The result on her vocal chord has
not yet been announced. Further illustra-
ton is unnecessary. When a woman gets
married and has baby some of her vocal
talent is sacrificed to the youngster. This
is one of the mean things in creation, for
while the public may be willing to pay
$1,000 night TO hear the mamma sing. It
will not give two cents to hear the baby
Chicago NaI.
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Parlors That Crush Ont Homo Life

Did you ever hear of tyrannical parlors
The costly carpets and curtains, the exten-
sive ornaments, give a subdued tone TO the
room destructive to real hospitality and to
good times A neighborhood social met
from house to house. One of the members
was bright boy his mother had one of
those tyrannical parlors, given up to form
atty and short calls. The bright boy said
at one of the meetings would like to
invite you to my home, but we never have
good times in our stuck-up drawing-room. y
The little fellow felt the difference between
his own home-surroundings and that of
some others of the social club.
At one house the wise parents made the
parlor so attractive that the boys and girls
of the family said they would rather be
at home than anywhere else. The carpet
was not too nice to dance on, or even to
play blind mans buff. The chairs and
tables were not heavy and cumbersome,
but were light enough to be tucked away,
leaving q clear space. The children were
| encouraged to get up charades and tab
leaux. A magic lantern exhibition added
variety, and now and then card party.
T, But that was very wrong, says one Stern
parent No Father and mother took a
: hand in the game, and there was not so
much danger the children would seek
questionable pleasures in improbable
places. Chie1go Tribune.
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The ideal sleepinc.Room.

The ideal sleeping-room will face the
east. 1t will not be less than fifteen feet
square, with windows on two sides for
light and ventilation. For further ventila-
ton it will have an open fireplace. The
walls will be hard-finished and tinted q
color that will be 1estful to the eye. The
wood work will be finished in its natural
color, paint not being admitted The floor
will be of hard, polished wood, with small
rugs for comfort that are shakable weekly
Everything that would invite dust will be
strictly excluded. therefore the furniture
will have no extra carvings. The one hair
mattress will be of the finest quality, made
in two parts for convenience in turning
and airing, with q woven-wire spring be-
meath. The bed clothing will be the light
est, at the same time warmest, consisting
of blankets and spread All extra adorn-
ments of lambrequins and fancy things
of no use will not find a place here.
The curtains will be of thin, washable
material
The coming woman will plan to have
her bed set away from the wall for health s
sake as well as convenience Modern
conyeniences will be let alone as far as
stationary wash basin with hot and cold
water is concerned, the portable washstand
being used instead, she preferring TO do a
little extra work TO running any risk OF
being slowly and genteelly poisoned Her
bed will be well spread open the first thing
in the morning, and the sunshine and air
invited in to do their part toward airing
and cleansing the same, and making of the
bed will be the last of morning duties
| Erchdnqe
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SAID IN FUN.

beach this year, Grantly ?'' I did indeed,
Bownley gained lbs pounds" "Pshaw
impossible!' ~ Fact, my dear fellow. Come
up TO the house and FL introduce YOU to
her. We were married last week.
Doctor" What ails you. sir? Patient
" | don't know, doctor. | have such buz-
zing sound in my ears all the time. Would
you like to look at my tongue?" Doctor
" No, never mind Bring your wife around
some day. I'd like 70 look at hers"
The Salvation Army in Portland, Or,
held service in the jail on a recent Sunday,
and the leader told such startling story Of
his wickedness before he Joined the army,
that, after the performance was over, one
OF the convicts said: "The lamp can now
be extinguished-the vilest sinner has re-
turned. .''-Acilal Happenings.
Gentleman Ito wife, after leaving restau-
rant" The waiter seemed very grateful
for the liberal tip gave him Wife sen
tentiously}-" Very" Gentleman" Did
waiter at the adjoining table," Wife
Yes, part of it, Gentleman" What
was it ?" Wife" Something about fools
and their money being soon parted" N.
Y San.
In a Lewiston (Me) grammar-school
class one day last week the teacher looked
over the class and said Now. can any,
body tell me what the word gender
means?' A long silence was followed by
the swapping of hoy's fingers at the foot
of the class. well. what is it. John"
asked the teacher. Please, mum" was
the reply, it's what goes with the geese
Miss Ethel" Yes, indeed, we girls are
fully alive to the justice of the popular
criticism on chattering women, and that is
the reason we organized our Thought
Club" Mr. Blank" Thought Club ?"
" Yes and it's doing us such world of
good 4 don't doubt it." No, indeed.
Why, at the last meeting we talked for five
whole hours on the advantages Of silent
meditation"
Don't you Ike jelly cake with frosting
on top, Mr.. Featherly? o. inquired Bobby
so, yes" laughed Mr.. Featherly, but 1
thought that had eaten about all the des-
sert ought. However, since Bobby is so
polite about it. Mrs Hendrick' ," continued
the young man, " believe you may give
me small piece of the Jelly cake" "All
right, said Bobby, and I'll have some.
too. Ma said I could have piece if she
had to cut into it.