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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

Messrs. D, Lothrop & Co. are now prepar-
ing their large issues of their delightful an
nual volumes of Wide Awake, The Pansy,
Our Little Men and Women and Babyland.
The announcements of this enserprisihg firm
for the holiday season comprise many choice
and valuable books for readers of all ages
from picture-books for little two-year-old up
to grandfather's solid works. Their assort-
ment of sets is also very complete, and their
Gift Books for the Christmas season are es-
pecislly rich and beautiful. D. Lothrop &
Co.'S line of Juvenile publications is unsur-
passed. A catalogue of all their publications
will be supplied by our booksellers, free, on
application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
tMarrifb.

In China August 8, Walter F. Brown of Clinton
to Miss Lucie B. Harris of Winslow.
In China, Sept. ?, Joseph W. Prentiss of Winslow
to Miss Ellen NJ. Spencer of Benton.
In Bath, Sept. 6, Edward J. Hamm of Bath, to
Miss Mary j. Greene of Colchester, n. S.
In Bath, Sept. 8, Geo. A. Parshley to Mrs. Nettie
NJ Cole.
n Houlton, Sept. 2, Leland o. Ludwig to Ellouise
E. Bag ey.
In East Machias, aug. 81, Willie B. Parn to Miss
Annie Croker. both of Machas.
In Pre- que Isle, Sept. 5. John d. Sparkes to Mrs.
Alkaline Thomas, both OF Presque Isle.
In Presque Isle, Sept. z, by G. p. Allen, Geo. W.
Butterheld to Miss Maggie Smith, both of Presque
Isle.
In Belfast Sept. :, Nathaniel Partridge to Mary G..
Watts. both of Sandy Point, Stockton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
A CUNNING SCHEME
To Trap Voters on Election Day, Uncov-
cred.

The following telegram was sent by
the chairman of the republican state commit.
tee last evening:
Hon Geo. G. Wing. Auburn, Me-
am in possession of evidence that tickets
are being printed at the office of the New
Age and circulated Throughout, the state,
bearing upon them all the repu blican candi-
dates except for members of the legislature
and the tickets bear the democratic candi-
dates for this Office. Warn every town in
your county. J. H. MANLEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
RuckIen's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter, Chapred Hands, Chilbains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box For sale
by Devine & Corghlin. may29td&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The Mllliken Bros. have leased Mr.. Joseph
williams extensive field on the Hallowell
road for period of ten years. They propose
to pu, the land under high state of cultiva-
the accommodation of crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
Dtfo.

In Woowich, Sept 8, Emma j., wife of willard
Reed aged 81 years, months.
In Houlton, Sept 3, George Seeey, aged rs years.
In Houlton, Sept s. Benjamin Estes. aged go years.
In Marlboro, Mass Aug. 81, Frederick Hyde,
aged 81 years, daughter of james r. Morrow, for
merly of Augusta.
In Bath, Sept Z, Edward, son Of Edward and Mary
Brastow, aged years
In Bath, Sept. I, William Preble. aged Is years.
In Belfast. Sept g. Prescott Ordwsy, aged % years,
2 months and Il DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

Mr.. E. McMurde exhibited to us yesterday
a curiosity in the shape of an apple, a section
of the exterior of which, covering perhaps an
eighth of its area, was bright red and the re-
msinder green. The fruit grew on Red
Asrachsn graft which had been placed in a
tree bearing green apples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The members of the Fifth Maine Battery
Annexation desire to extend to Seth Williams
Post, G. A. R of this city, their heartfelt
thanks for rendering them the use of their
hall during the reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
Republican Nominations for Represent
uvcs.

Republican Nominations for Representa-
For the class towns Canaan. Cornville
Athens and Brighton, Calvin H. Jones of
Athens.
For the Pirts6eld district, Edmund c.
BRYANT of Pittsfeld
Bangor, J. G. Clark, L. A. Barker aud
VIM. Engel were chosen.
For the class towns Anson. Starks and New
Portland, John M. Curtis of New Portland.
Waterville. Perhsm S. Head.
Fort Fairfield, Easton. Mars Hill class,
Albert Whitcomb of Easton.
Grand Isle and Van Buren,, Chas. Monroe
of Grand Isle.
Orono. Hermon and Glenburn, Frank A.
Bishop of Hermon.
Levant class, Albert H. Waugh of Levant.
Huntington, Lyman and Old Orchard
Frank A, Hobson of So. Huntington.
Buxton, j. F Warren.
Burnham. Isaac Libby
Edgecomb, Eben Chase, Jr.
Phipsburg. NJ. Hubbard Ferguson.
Prospect, James II. Littlefeld.
Waterford class, James L. Bowker.
Appleton, A. H. Newbert.
Etna, B. G.. Friend
Cape Elizabeth. Clement E. Staples.
Brooks class. r. J. Wiggin of Knox.
Montville class, Richard Aver of Mont
Vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
~ perfect Flood Of sunshinev

will fill the heart of every suffering woman if
she will only persist in the use of DR.. Pierces
"Favorite Prescription" 1t will cure the
most excruciating periodical pains, and re-
lieve Won of all irregularities and give healthy
action. 1t will positively cure internal in
f1ammation and liberation, displacement and
all kindred disorders. Price reduced to one
dollar. By druggists.
spptfTu& E&u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
FINE JOB PRINTING.

,oh Printing Establishment of the Kennebec
lhs IL always well prepared for doing the incest
Joaiha a. well as the more common branches. This
sess ssnnoys competent printers, carries large
once ~ nsper stock, and keeps hand the latest
ssre'[ tvne Wedding and visiting cards and enye.
sys' :, IN stock; also varied assortment OF dance
lsges ~ nrograms announcements, etc, etc. Orders
nail viii receive prompt and careful attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
Local Notices.

W.Miss Annie L. Partridge will reopen
her school and kindergarten on Crosby
street, Monday, Sept 18th. limited num-
Der of pupils received. septl0*2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The Wesleyan College Glee Club will ar
rive in town to-day making their headquar-
tsrs at the Augusta House. They give an en-
,s,sinment at Togus this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The editor of the New Age seems to be
thoroughly posted as to the retail price CT
liquor in Augusta for he says it has fallen from
eighty cents pint under Harrington to fifty
with Mr.. Morse as Marshal. How
did he gain such certain information?
Only one conclusion can be reached. Do
our temperance readers consider an editor so
familiar with the rates at which the liquid
poison is dealt out by the rum shops, a
model champion of prohibition2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

There will be republican rally at River
lilo This evening addressed by H. NJ. Heath,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

special train will run to Gardiner, Sat
urdsy evening, to accommodate those desir-
ina 10 hear Mr.. Blaine's speech
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

Re Mrs. V. L. Call has gone to Boston
and New York for the purpose of getting the
fall and winter styles, and will return next
week. sep9-2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

A croquet interest has sprung up among sew
eral of the youths of Augusta, four of whom
have for the past two weeks been competing
for a neat little silver medal. Each began play,
confident that the prize was to be his, but by
super-excellent playing, the son of one of
the Vickery Square croquet enthusiastic won
every game and the medal.
The second prize, set of croquet
balls, was won by Freddie White. The re-
si1lt 10 fnllnWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The workmen of the Augusta Water Co.
we're engaged in trenching on Chapel street,
ve,terdav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The new gas main between this city and
u.low.ll has been laid and covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

Vour native Hindoos from India who are
Salvation Army converts are IN Augusta this
aeek
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

specal train carrying Grand Army ex-
cur,onists to Maranocook passed through
The cty at 8 ~ A. M, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
sept6Tu&F&wlwn


Have you these dangerous symptoms
cough pain in the side or breast, fever, short
breath, night sweats, tickling, rising, or sore
ness in the throat. diarrhea, nervous debility,
asthmatc bronchial affections? If so, use at
once Adamson's Cough Balsam.
sept7d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The Aldermen are in session revising the
voting lists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
Democratic Nominations for Represen-
fafiYea

Democratic Nominations for Represen-
tatives.
Waterville, Frank w. Haskell.
Bradley and Clifton, John Scott.
Island Falls. Martin l.. Emerson.
East Piscataquis class, w. H. Freeman of
Milo.
Cape Elizabeth, Stephen Scammon.
Machias class VIM. G. Stone.
Houlton and Hodgdon, Walter Mansur.
Grand Isle and Van Buren,, Chas. Farrell.
Phip.burg, Jas. T. Morse.
Burnham, w. Shaw.
Cape Elizabeth, Stephen Scammon.
Hope, Ferdinand Mansfield.
Pittston, G H p. Jewett.
Brooks class, Woodbury. Ellis of Swan
vile.
Montville class, Thomas M. Morrow of
Searsmont.
Belmont class, Daniel s. G-eer.
Winterport class, Fairfield Cole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

peck's Bad Boy has cancelled his engage.
ment here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

A game is to be played between A. White
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

Our best educators have decided that the
earliest years of child are the most i'm
portant for laying the foundation on which to
erect strong physical, moral, and intellect
ual life. and the busy mothers who are I'M
able to give their children the time they
need can find in the school and kindergarten
Kept by Miss Partridge just the discipline
'helr little ones require. Those who have
visited this garden of children" and seen
Wem employed together in work and games
mat draw out their thoughts and feelings and
inventive powers must be satisfied that this is
the natural and best method of early in
"fuctlon, Miss Partridge has specially
trained herself for her work by regular
courses of study at the Quincy schools where
sne is now taking instruction in new methods.
one has natural aptitude for interesting and
educating children, as any one can see by
visiting the school next Monday when the
rail- session will begin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

The secretary of st. Marks Home CRATE
fully ackno Wedges donations for the month
of August Mrs. r. d. Rice, peaches. milk
Mrs. II. B. Williams, watermelon, peas,
backberries Miss A. Williams, apples.
beans, cucumbers; Mrs. Hartwell, flowers !;
MIR. Piper, bueberries Mr. Lewis Hamlen,
flowers; Mr.. c. X. Partridge, medicine +;
Mr.. }. +. Fuller, basket peaches: Moulton
Co., pepper relish; Mr.. X. w. Soule,
peaches; MIR. Dendore, ice cream; Kennebec
journal, Maine Farmer, Home Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

Mr.. Charles Whitney is rushing business
at his pants factory, east side. He has TWEEN
ty girls employed, and proposes to double the
amount of his help this fall, and when run
ming at his fullest capacity proposes to manu-
facrure 2000 pairs of pants per week He
has material for 5000 pairs partly made up at
the present time.
The extenton of the immediate delivery
system which goes into effect October LIST,
will prove great convenience to the public
generally and people are likely to take ad-
vantage of the opportunities offered by the
Post Office Department All classes of mail
matter with the immediate delivery stamp
affixed will be delivered from any post Office
between the hours of A. M. and P. NJ,
and within the usual distance. 1t will prob
ably not pay greatly in the country offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

WESLEYAN GLEE CLUB

w ESLEYAS GLEE CLUB.
The Bath Times says of the musical enter
tsinment given by the Wesleyan College
Glee Club, appearing here next Tuesday:
AS whole the concert was fine affair and
if the Glee Club ever comes this wav again
its members may be sure they will receive a
hearty welcome at the hands of our citizens,
The LADY OF LYONS.
Atkinson Cooks company last evening
presented the Lady of Lyons in a most
happy and entertaining manner, there being
no elimination in the size of the audience.
The success of this company here is almost
phenomenal. There will be another packed
hall tonight when Life for Life" will be
given presentation. "Lady of Lyons will
be repeated for Saturdays matinee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Joseph Il. Marley and Ira n Randall,
for Representatives..
HeiiinE Address by Gen. VIM. N cu.
OF Ohio.

me republicans of Augusta met in Meoniau
-'"i' at LOU O'Clock last evening for the nur.
po'e Vi nominating two candidates for Renre.
sentatives to the Legislature. The o.,a,a
a"ce was large. unusually large. and ,he-a
was no lack of enthusiasm and ;nts,as. IT,
''nios' harmony and good feeling prevailed.
and the business moved with rsniditv and
dispatch. anu
ne caucus was called to order by Herbert
M. Heath, ESQ.
or a. D Bangs was made chairman.
Inc chairman read the call for the esucus
Mr. +. Z Dolliver was elected clerk
On motion of Leslie G. Cornish. Esq. Mr.
Ira Ii. Randall was nominated he ac.lo,a,;o-
as candidate of the republicans of Augusta
Tor Representative to The Legislature.
On motion of Hon. w. II Bigelow the fol.
lowing committee of seven was apnointed to
receive, sort and count votes for the second
candidate for Representatives Ward |. How
ard Oven; Ward 2, A. G Andrews: War33
Geo. A, Lougee; Ward 4, Geo. NJ Bean
Ward D. Amos II. Church, Ward 6.P.C.
Doliiver; Ward 7, Frank White.
The result of the voting:
Whole number of votes cast. 900
Necessary for a choice, l5O
Joseph H. Manley had 2s5
Scattering,
And Mr.. Joseph II. Marley ives declared
the nominee of the caucus for Representative
to the Legislature.
Upon the announcement of this practical
UNANIMOUS vote, loud cries of "Manley,"
"Manley," arose and in response Mr. Man
ley came forward amid vociferous applause
and delivered the following happy speech of
acceptance:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-10

From Pleasant street, taiIess Kitten rabbit kit
tent. ANY information left at FOWLER HAM
LENS will be rewarded by the bereayed owner,
FRED HANLES. sept7dlw>
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-28
st. Louis VS.. Nationals to-day at i:l5.



Only one more Of the delightful excursions 10
the Cayerns OF Luray will be run on Wednes.
day next, the 2gth, and after the season has
closed many will regret not having visited this
great natural curiosity.
This is positively the last excursion, and will
be run with all the comfort and enjoyment that
went to make these excursions so popular dur
ing the past three seasons. There is no crowd.
ing or confusion whatever, all the seats on the
train being reserved so that holders ofcoupons
find their car and seat without the least trouble.
The weather cannot and does not interfere, as
the eNcursiOnist sat all times under cover. The
interior OF the cavern is illuminated with cleo
trio lights. making all the formations distinct
as under the rays Of the sun,
The special train will leave d. & o. depot on
Wednesday next. Sept. 30, at $3.50 q. m, and
afer Il most delightful day return home at 0
p. m.
The route by train is through delightful
country made famous by historic events aud
beautiful in natural scenery, making the whole
trip one of exceptional interest and enjoy
ment.
The fare for the round trip is $3.50, which in.
cludes reserved seat on car and admission to
caverns Remember this is the last. Positively
the last. Wednesday, Sept. 30, s:3Oa. m. sharp.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-28
Birthday cards at cost-whltaker's.
There Are in Every Community

people who differ on the subject of tho
tariff. They are called free traders on
the one side on the other protection
lists. You have no idea how many free
traders there are in this city, and they
are not interested in the tariff question
either. The free traders we refer to
trade freely on the gullibility of their
patrons. They charge one man fifteen
dollars for n suit; the next customer
mot quite so green) pays fourteen for
the same kind of suit; the next pays
thirteen for the same kind of suit
while the next (being better posted in
the "tricks of the trade") pays ten dol
lars, Its value, first, last, and all tho
time for the same Identical kind
of suit. Now, is not this trading
free with Vengeance? But, Is IL
honest? Now, we here are protec-
tionists. We protect the inexpe-
in plain figures ON every garment. We
further protect dby written guarantee)
that the price Is rs low as any. Next
is the. absolute ProteetiOn-money re-
"buts," but the money ready whenever
you call. II that IL not protection, then
we don't know how TO protect you.
You, ns well as we, know who were
the originators In the clothing trade of
the one price system, We are not sell
ing systems. We o9pied ours from the
y
others might copy IL here with profit
to their patrons. But we are selling
clothes = clothes for men, for youths,
for children, and boys-and they are of
the correct kind, the kind we take
pleasure in selling, the kind you ought
to buy, for they wear We'll, tit well, ana
cost no more than clothes that do not
pOssess these qualities. At present the
assortment IL complete In every Size of
every kind. We bought our piece.
goods mt the proper time, when wool
was down at Its lowest point. Have
you any idea how low the price of wool
has been? Ninety.ntne out of u hun
bred have not. The other day while
tho writer WAS at southampton, Eng
land, two large vessels were loading
wool for the Estates" as they call rs
there. The owner, in conversation with
MS, told MS of how the great advance
80 per cent. in dny-had affected tho
market. why, said he, n woOl-grOwsr
in the north of England agreed to give
"a carter Ia teamster here) half OF his
crop IL lie would haul IL to the station
and pay railroad charges TO London.
The next year he offered to do the same
thing. The carter declined. "Well,"
said tho farmer, ''what are your terms
this year ?" 81 lost money last year"
replied the carter, "by getting half the
crops so this ear want IL all" When
the goods we bought ON the low basis
OF the price of wool are sold you will
have to pay u slight advance. Come
and see uS now and save money.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-28
NEW SYSTEM IN PAYING OFF
Seven Hundred Men Paid on in Thirty
Five Minutes,

Paymaster II. T. Wright, U. s. N, who
has lately taken charge Of the pay Office at
the navy yard here, inaugurated new sys-
TEN Of paying Oft the men on his rolls on
Saturday, their seml.monthly pay day.
Instead Of counting out the money to the
men as they passed by the window to re-
Ceivc H. which method consumes the entire
day, their pay was placed In envelopes,
making 200 In number. When mustered at
! O'Clock they were directed to the pay
uillce, where the work of paying of was
accomplished In thirty.flve minutes. The
new system attracted nearly all the officers
Of the yard to witness II, and the fact that
the money could be safely handed out as
rapidly as the men could pass the window
excited establishment, especially as not one
mistake occurred. Under this system all
the men in the yard are numbered from
! to roo and pass the window 10 be paid In
regular order. The envelopes are nun.
bered only, which numbers show TO whom
they belong by comparison with roll
which gives the names for which the mum
bers stand. IL Is thought that familiarity
with the new system will considerably
shorten the time It took on Saturday to pay
of the men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-28
Ben Hur," sl.O5-whitaker's.



The following lodges meet tonight at the
places named
Mosonic-Federal, No. /, Masonic Temple;
Dc Molay Commandery, No. 4. Masonic Tenn
pie; Acacia, No Is, Masonic Temple; Potomac
Royal Arch, No. s, Georgetown.
|. o. o. F.-washington, No. 6, Odd Fellows
HALL Golden Rule. No. 81. Odd Fellows Hall;
l.. j.. Stuart No, Z, ELcampment odd Fellows
Hall.
Knights of Pythias-Decatur, No. o. High
street, Georgetown; Excelsior, No. II, Penn
sylvania avenue aud Ninth street northwest
Germania, No. Is, Coz G street northwest; Oc-
casa, No. 49, 900 G street northwest; Webster,
No. Z, Vernon Hall New York avenue aud
Seventh street northwest.
]. o. ofR-AnaCOStla Tent, No. 1873, Haynes
Hail. Anaco,tia; Capital Tent No. 56, Nc.
Caulcy's Hall, 2O9 Pennsylvania avenue south.
east.
l. o. Of R.-Seneca Tribe, No. 4, X. of p.
Hall, 1hirteen'and II half and L streets north
west.
l. o. M.-Columbia, No. !, Grand Army Hall,
corner Seventh and l. streets northwest.
Junior Order United American Mechanics
Western Star, No. @, Croplcy's Hall, Thirty.
first and NJ streets northwest.
!. o. q. T-Morning Star, No. 3, Bunch's
Hall, 3li Eighth street northwest; Minnehaha
No. !, Hilton's Hall, corner Seventh and ID
streets northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-28
Not Inoompetent, as stated.

It has been ascertainsd upon reliable AL.
thority that Mrs, Il, A. johnson was not dis
charged from the pension Office for incompe-
tency. Her duties were performed in q salts
factory manner, and she was never absent OK
cept In case of sickness. The manner OF her
dismissal was cowRrdly, as II was done while
shd was taking her regular leave. II seems
that the position was demanded by New York
member for lady from that state, while Mrs.
johnson was aplJointeo from aud credited TO
the state of New Jtrsey. Great injustice has
been done the lady, not only in being dis.
charged, but In the unfair criticisms made In
regard to her abilities
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-28
RETURN OF LIEUT.. scuUErzE.
He Found Natives Starving and Eat
ing WoDd.

Lieut.. Schuetze, U. s. n, who was sent
to Siberia about a year ago to distribute
presents from the government to the ma
tives in the vicinity Of the Lena Delta for
their kindness to the survivors OF the
Jeanette expedition, has returned to this
city. He is in good health, and accom- &:
plished the object of his mission. During
his soiourn around the Lena Delta the
thermometer at times registered as low as
$50 below zero. When he reached the vi
entity Of the Lena Delta he found the ma
tives almost starving, and many Of them
were eating wood. The reindeer were very
scarce. The natives received him very hos
pitably, and were delighted with the pres
ents sent them by the government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-28
Earthquake Lecture.

Prof Mendcnhall slccture on the Charleston
earthquake for the benefit of the Charleston
sufferers promises to be exceedingly interest.
ing and instructive. The professor viii illus.
trate his remarks with views of the ruined
city and also with mechanical experiments
The District commissioners have authorized
the chief of police TO undertake the sale of
LOO general admission tickets. Reserved
seats arc on sale at Ellis d Co.'S music store,
q37 Pennsylvania avenue.