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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

Waldo County Grange held its December
meeting with Mystic Grsnge, Belmont, on
the | lth inst. The weather was threatening
aad uncomfortable yet love for the order
aud good courage brought representatives
from eight subordinate oranges. The worth
master called the meeting TO order at the
usual hour vacant offices were filled by Wis
ting members. The Worthy Secretary be-
ing absent, Bro o. c. Cammett acted as
Sec. pro TEN.
The order of exercises were as follows
Minutes of the last meeting read and ap-
proved, Music; Appointing of COMMITTEES.
ougge stious for the Good of the Order by
Bro. Packard; Select reading by Sister
Ellen Packard; Fifth degree conferred on
five candidates; Noon recess; Music; Topic
opened BY Bro. Hunt followed by Bros
Morse, Packard, Payson, Churchill, Lsssell,
" Woodcock, Merriam and Bartlett Recitation
by Sister Nettie Alexander; Music; Recita-
ton by Sister Helen Jordan, followed by !.
song by Carrie Moody. vote of thanks
was eIte nded to Mystic Grange for eoarte-
sizes. Committee on time, place and pro-
gramme reported Time, Jan. 10th, lso9
place, Equity, Belfast.
The programme will be a. follows; LIST,
opening exercises; 2nd, reports 3rd, select
reading by Ida Mahoney; 4Ih, recitation by
Gussie Waterman; 9TH, Music; 6th confer
ring of 5th degree; 1th. appointing commit
tees; oth, recess; 9Th, song by Lottie Ellis
10th, Topic, How shall We best improve our
subordinate oranges! To be opened by Al
bert Wilson: Ilth. Poem BY Grace Bowen
18th. essay by Loretto Hay ford.
Mr. II. W. Webber of Mount Vernon ha.
purchased the thoroughbred Hereford bull,
'Pine Grove Prince" formerly owned by the
late Gov. Bodwell of Haliovell, and will
keep him for stock purposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

h.. 40 we'll ssid On this sphiee. and condemn
everything Ne and hi. party have done. /"
fLs1xhtsr and sppls ..e on the republican
,ide.
Snr pger of Utinoi,-fs am Glad In near
.b.r Tho gentlsman from the pre.idsnt-.lect,.
Stzte rive, promise thzt auriss The Incoming
Administration An efTor, would be made 70
.nforcs IN. civil service tsr
II wanr IN cali the a..en,io1 of IN. eonn-
try IN he f.c, tbs, az The % n00 ofiee-
holder. in Wa.hiogton NOT 1000 of them are
.,ihereut. of IN. democratic nsrtvr In
credplap. l.sgbter an tho r.nabHc.n .iIe !
Tbers we're morp thsn Thai
when YOU came into mower
soringer-I apu4ai tn The record. Nany
room, ia the densrsment. arr without demo.
er.t. II veu h.d baen in the dan.rtmeut.
sftsr alecrinn Won xonl4 have fannd rIe,k.
there prom-nading tho eorridor. an,i reioic-
ing over the return of the renublie.n marty
to nossr The .duini.tr.,inn has .au,ht "a
carry out the Law in yooi faith He denied
tbat IN. .dmini.rration baa hsen rsnpdiatsd
by the people. An eramIa.tion of the re-
tnrp. xonid show tha, Cleveland had re-
cei,es m. uo.t vote.
Iodoe AZ N.s.scusatts said ths. in view
of The opportunity the demoer.ts nos.sssed
of ioeres.ipg Cleveland, majority in the
.onth.rn sta,as they mu.t fael ike LORD
Oliye and xond.r ~ their own Moderation in
ri wing hir, only ons hundred tbonsand ma
iority FIaugbter on tho ranuhHc.n side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
MAINE GOSSIP.

The Portland Congregational Club re
organized for the winter, and held its iirs
supper al the Psehle House, on Monday
evening. The President Rev. Charles II
Daniels. oecup ell the chair. The supper
was excellent and well served, follow inx
which we're the reports Of officers for the
year and election of new officers The re-
port OF the treasurer was very satisfactory
10 the me mhers, The club has been liberal
y and handsomely administered throug ghout
the past year. all demands met. and there is
ereditsoie balance with which to begin the
new years business and pleasure. The new
officers Of the club are President, Prof
Henry l.. Chapman. Of BIwdoin College
Wee Presidents, Rev. l.. IL, HAllock. Me-.
Richard Abbott; Secretary. Rev. ). X. Per.
kins; Treasurer. MIR. II. W. Shsylor; Audi
tor, Mr.. c. A. Woodbury. Nominating Com
mttee, Mr.. Samuel Thurston. DIR. |. 7.
Dana, Mr. Lyman NJ. Colsens, The names
of hve new members were presented The
attendance of the meeting was large, never
having been but once exceeded at
every meeting it has ever held.
Rev. Dr. J. {. Price, presideat of Living
ston college, salisbury. n. c.. was the
special guest Of the club, and the chief
speaker Of the eyeaing. DIR. Price is
sirong aud stalwsrt jet-black African, but a
man of hne presence aud address. His
speech was on the southern question or
negro problem, and given in the best Eug-
hsh, the words we'll chosen, and the whole
address shown; the practiecd scholar and
speaker, The negro problem will be adj
jected, DR. Price says, along the lines OF
mind and thought, education and culture
The colored people Of the South are making
good c aim 10 real aud sterling manhood AMI
womanhood. The negro question will never
be settled by amilg.matlan, or absorption,
or colonization, or expectation of the race tO
Africa or anywhere else. It will be settled
by education, character. mechanical indus
trial and financial ability. DIR, Prlce's re
marks met with hearty response from the
large audience present
Rev, Prof Henry l., Chapman. the new
president of the Portland Congrcg ,tional
Club occupies the char of Rhetoric. Oratory
and English Lit, rsture at Bow1On College.
lie is a native of Bethel, and 10 one of the
most finished scholars aud classical speakers
in New England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Hhitefeld.

Rev Mr.. Byrne has fortnightly appoint-
ment at the hall in District No. 4, at 2
O'Clock Sunday afternoon. He will hold a
watch meeting at the same place New Years
eve commencing at z. M.-Nsthsn Ware
and family have gone to Massachusetts to
spend the winter-Miss Adelia Tukey is at
home on a visit previous TO starting for
Tn, masville, Ga, where she expect. to
spend the winter-lt is understood that Mr.
Chatman who lives near Kings Mills has fall
en- heir to property through the deeease Of
his brother in the West-Erskine Post ca
R., are making arrangements TO hold a fair
at North Whitefeld some time next month
Edgar Ware has commenced singing
school in District No. 8, with a class Of 81
There has been some talk of forming a
stock company for working the gold mine on
the farm of Mr.. Moody
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

At the last regular meeting Of Cutler Pos.
Hall, Togus, the follo-ing officers we're
chosen for the coming year; Commander,
Terrence &. Goodwin; 5. v. C., John Con-
neatly; J. V. C., l.. b. Woods; s., g. v.
jenkins; Chap, James Leavitt; Q. NJ, g.
X. Holmes; o. D., James johnson; o. g.,
Wm. Burke; delegates 70 department en-
csmpmens, J. 2. Ingalls,, Patrick Hayes, G..
y. Genxins, Daniel Nc Adsm,.G. X. Holmes,
l.. B. Woods, John Conneslly, T B. Nc
Clay. The Post has commenced making
arrangements for its annual campfire which
will be held in Gen. Franklin Hall Wsdnes-
day evening Jan. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Officers OF Seaside Grange

An election of officers of this grange. Bel
fast was held Saturday evening, Dec. 18th
and resulted as follows
Master, James Perkins; Overseer, Harvey
Cunningham; Lecturer, Julia Mckeen !;
steward. Henry Hayes; Asst. Ste Fsrd, Al
bion Brsley; Chaplain, Emma Perkins
Treasurer, Frank Patterson; Secretary
Charles b. Eaton Gate Keeper, Herbert
Ryder Pomona, l.. c. Jones; Flora. Flos-
sic Turner; Ceres, II. f. Frost: Lady Asst.
StewaId Carrie CUNNINGHAM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
M ARSHALL HARMON
Figures In Law Suit With His
Deputy.


BlDDEFoRD, Me, Dec 49,
Suit has been brought against United
states Marshal, Harmon, by Richard NJ.
johnson, of Biddeferd. to receive money
spent by him in Harmon's behalf, while per.
forming official duties as deputy year ago.
The case will be tried here. NJ. B. Walker.
OF Biddeford, is counsel for the plaintiff
Wilbur +. Lunt, of Por land, for the de-
PENDANT.
The Saco River is again open to naviga-
ton. The ice below the wharyes went out
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
FOREIGN Intelligence.
WITHOUT DUE REFLECTION
The Halifax Collector OF Customs Al
lows a Cargo OF Fish to be Trans
Shipped.



The minister of customs has received a
report from the collector of customs at Hall
fax stating that the NJ. A Boston entered
that port on the 7th inst for repairs which
would take several days. The vessel had a
cargo of fresh halibut which would have
spoiled if not landed or shipped. The
collector without due reflection and without
consulting the department gave permission
TO raus-ship, for " hich he expresses regret.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Grange and Farm Notes.

About 5000 barrels of apples will be sold
from Exeter thus year and the town rather
leads Eastern Maine in the amount of fruit
raised and sold. 4 Portland firm has just
shipped three carloads from that vicinity and
is still packing. The farmer. make consid-
cradle money each ye IT, out of their orchards
even at the present low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
MAINE DISPATCHES.
BATH sHIPBUILDERS
Ane the Good Years Work They Have
Done.

BATH. Dee. Is.
The Rath shipbuilders have done a good
years work, launching twenty-five vessel.
the gross tonnage Of which was IL, POS .O2
The largest was the schooner Oracle d. Bu.
chanan, schooner of 1910 ,93 tons. and the
smallest was the Burgess yacht Monhegan.
23 20 tons.
The value Of the build is about s4OO 600
ihere is good outlook for next year Sew.
en- vessels are now on the stocks inclading z
e. v Minots ship, the only vessel Of thai
ng being built in the country. 7 20 steam.
ers and seven schooners are under contracts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
A New Farmers Club.

The Exeter farmers hardly think that the
Penobsc 1t Farmers Club is enough for them
and have organized another one in town
They meet on Saturdays, and to the credit Of
the farmers, it is said, that the attendance il
very large at every meeting. The organiza
ton cannot fail to be productive of much
good aud there will be plenty of time to boon
II through the long winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Republican Senatorial Caucus,

The republican senatorial caucus this
morning decided that the Senate shall CON
tinue in session, without holiday recess
until the tariff bill is disposed OF, letting the
House take a recess if 1t 90 desires. Ii was
also decided to hold two sessions daily begin
ming at II A. NJ. There was large but not
complete attendance of republican senators,
and the action is said 10 have been taken by
unanimous consent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

In the secret session of the Senate this af-
ternOon, a resolution was offered calling OF
the Attorney Gen, raj for information on file
at his office concerning Leon .. Bailey " hose
nominal on for [. 5. District Attorney for
Indiana was sent to the Senate, yesterday
This is said to be the first step looking to the
rejection of the nomination
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
ALL QUIET AT wAHALAK.
Tho Rioting Negroes Have Disappeared
and are Thought to Have Left the
County


NIFhIUINNt NTIs1s1 ITtCs INs
There is no change in the situation at
Wsbalak. This village was crowded this
morning people from the surrounding coun-
try. Parties have been searching the swamps
for the negroes who did the killing Sunday
night, but not one has been found. and it is
supposed that they have left the country
All parties who left the city yesterday for
the scene, have returned and report every
thing quiet there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
STATE NEWS.


I BridgsnateT.
4 On "Wednesday evening. Dec. 10, there is
{ TO be pie soeiable at the school house a
( Bridgewater Centre. There will be music
{ both vocal and instrumental, dialogues, reel
7 t2tions, etc, 10 make the evening pass pleas
sntly. The proceeds Of the entertainment
are to be Appropriated to charitable pGr-
pose. All are cordially invited to attend.
Blame
/ +. c. Robinson Of this town is TO build a
starch factory this winter on the river De
Chute in the eastern part Of E2ston. There
/ is evidently thought TO be room for more
starch factories in Aroossook, and some Of
ths citizens are enterprisins enough To take
advantage Of it.
/ Carbon.
Bryant Crockett, engineer at Albert
Holmes mill in this town, was standing Hesr
the carrier belt, the other day, when one OF
/ the mill hands let an icy shingle bolt fall
upon him from an upper floor, making bad
scalp wound two and ons-half inches long.
Pres9ae Isle.
Al recent town meeting held in this town
TO consider the question of raising the Aroos-
took bridge, it was voted 10 raise the north
end To a level with the south end 10 erect
suitable piers, and to continue the structure
to the Bennett hill, so called. Ii was voted
to raise $1,000 for said purpose BY temporary
loan. A building committee was appoute 1
C insisting of +. b. Smith, c. Hzyford and
) X. Greenlas, 10 supervise the work, with
instructions TO let the job TO the lowest re
sponsible bidder.-Aroostook county is more
fortunate than some parts of the State. in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. Is.
desperate tight b, tween whites and
negroes took place toda7 in remote dis
trict of this county, Several persons were
badly injured, There has been bad blood fol
some time between the races, More trouble
Is feared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Evening Session OF the State Grange

BANGOR, Dec. Is.
The evening session of the State Grange
was opened by an address of welcome for
the Penobscot County grange, delivered by
Hon. B. A Burr; for the Queen CITY
grange by Mrs. NJ. A. Gregory. The re
sponse was given by Chaplain q. G. Han
cock. Reports of deputies were made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Chelsea Grange. No. 215.

The following were chosen as officers for
Chelsea Grange, No. 2i5 of Chelsea at their
regular meeting Master, II. A. Farnham I;
O., Patrick Hayes; L.. Mrs. Laura Thomp-
son S, Mrs E. II. Collins; A s., Arthur
y. Douglass; Chap, s. W. Barker; See'y.
F. Y. Barker; Treas, ]. F. Thompson; G.
X. Orriu E. Farnham L. A. s., Edna Cob
Inns; Pomona, Mrs. Annie L. Hayes; Flora,
Mrs. Annie NJ Farnhsm; Ceres. Mrs. vesta
Morgan; Executive Board, A. n. Douglass,
F. c. Meader, s. ". Barker; orSaniss, Ida
Searles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

Some of the Bucksport citizens are moving
in the matter Of builiing small steamer TO
run on the river snl bay between Winter
por' and the lower towns to touch Prospect,
Verona Park, Sandy Point and other small
landings Estimates and plans are nov be-
ing perfected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

"a NJ Goddard. ESQ.,, has just placed in
his office one of the handsomest desks in the
city. It is made of black walnut, is seven
feet long by four in width and contains 27
drawers. 1t was made by Nr. C. =. Lewis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Extracts from the Log Books OF the @
& r Bridge.

Through the kindness of Mr.. f. b. Con
nor, superintendent of the Gardiner and
Randolph bridge, the Journal is able to give
its readers some interesting extracts from
the log book of the bridge, covering a period
of ten years, aud relating to the closing Of
the river and the number Of times the draw
has been opened to allow the passage Of
vessels and steamers:
1873. River closed Dec. 1s; draw opene J
1850 times
1880. River closed Nov. 22; draw opened
224l times.
1881. River closed Ncv. 10; ice broke uI
and went out Nov "a; river clear Of ice
Nov. Is closed for good Nov l6; draw
opened l7Ol times.
1882. River closed Dec draw opened
1905 times.
1888. River closed Dec. 3 draw opened
l7Os times
1854. River closed Dec. "A; draw opened
1853 times.
1885. River closed Dee. s ; ice went out
Dec. lO-ll; river clear until Dec. Il. when
it closed for good draw opened l743 times
1886. River closed Nov. 2s; draw opened
/ 1894 times.
1857 River closed Dec. / ice went out
Dec. 5-6; river clear till Dec. %. when If
closed for good; draw open i54l times.
1888, River closed Nov. 22; ice went on;
Nov. 20 clear of ice until Dec. IL when il
closed for good; draw open 9ss ;ime,.
Total number of times that the draw ha,
been opened, 1899. Average yearly nun
Der 1858. Number Of arrests for fast driv
| ing three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

The freight receipts at the Augusta depot
during the last month have been about sl5.-
900. About twenty carloads are shipped
every week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
Amusenents,

The Galena, (Ill) thus describes the ell
egant psrlor car Of the McGibeny family
which will soon visit us:
The "McGibeny" palace car is the largest
as well as the finest and best equipped pal
ace car in the country, being seventy-fOur
feet in leng n, exceeding the length of the
regular passenger coaches by over thirty
feet, making it nearly twice as long as the
ordinary car. As consequence it rides
easier and furnishes ample room for a thou
sand and one conyeniences In the front is
located the kitchen, with range, water heat
ers lockers and all appurtensnces mos. de-
sired in the culinary department. Next to
the kitchen, reached by hall which extends
t. the drawing room beyond is the pantry,
which. while not necessarily large, has been
placed with view solely for convenience.
JArASnsE VILLAGE.
The Japanese Village which under the
management of Rufus SOmerby, will be on
exhibition at Granite Hall during Christmas
week is des ;ribed as one of the most pic
turesque and novel entertainments in Amer
lea. By spe sial permission of the Japanese
government Mr.. Somerby has brought from
Ah'h ih iii Jtpfh
ed artists which the land Of tea and flower,
could furnish. The hall will be beautifully
decorated and in its various parts the differ
ent workers 10 wood and metal will ply their
trades with consum ate skill while the skill
ful portrait painter produces striking like
Hessness with but a few deft touches of his
brush. The company is now in Bangor and
the people in that city are wild with delight
at their interesting performances.
Bosros STARS
Noiwithstanding the condition Of the side
walks last evening, the world-wide reputa-
ton Of the Boston Stars attracted large Au
dlence to Granite Hail The entertainment
was in all respects the best of the kind which
has visited Augusta this season. The execu-
ton of the opening Grand Waltz BY Rudolph
King Sas received vita rap.u applause,
which was only intensified at the presence OF
| that famous cornetist, " alter Emerson hose
rendering of delightful solo composed
by himself was enthusiastically encore /.
During the recitation of that most thrilling
passage from Lev Wailace's Ben Hur,'
'rGe Chariot Race deep hush fell upon
| the audience. and when the last word hal
been uttered the assembly broke into tamait-
uous applause. The sweet voice of Mrs.
Emerson. who as Medors Henson has
achieved fame as a singer, was enjoyed by
all.
As finale Miss Brown reciied the ''Biv-
ouac On the Battle6eli,7 and as the line. Of
that famous poem fell from her lips, the sad
ness and sablimify Of the late civil war be.
came living reality. AZ whole the Star.
met sith that warm appreciation With which
they have everywhere been greeted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

Eben Harris pig seven months old weigh
ed 357 lbs.-Mrs. Belle Brann who has been
visiting friends in New Bedford, Mass, re-
turned from there last week.-There was a
social dance at Town Hall Thursday evening
Dee. l3. 1t was quite cold and but ten
couple were present.-The school in district
No. 4 will close this week.-rhe union Sab
bath school have been making preparations
for grand time Christina. evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19

Fifteen cars Of pulp have been shipped io
Portland, whence it goes by vessel TO Bridge.
port, Conn.
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Gardiner Business Locals.

Look at the great show window of J. c.
Morrison and see the large stock of candy
and candy toys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE
Weather Indications tor the Next "a
Hours

War DEPAkrxEsr,
Once Of the Chief Signal Officer.
WAssissros. Dee. I9. lam.
For Maine Fair weather. preceded By
light snow in the northern portion continued
10" temperature, preceded by slightly colder
on the coast northwesteriy winds; storm
signals displayed from Block Island To East
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-19
House,

The House went into committee of the
whole on the legislative Appropriation bill.
The Legislative appropriation bill was read
until Holman of Indiana, offered an amend
ment increasing the number OF messengers
on the soldiers roll of the House from
fourteen to twenty.
The Republican journal., 1888-02-16
Acknowle dgments,

Harris, Gage X Tolman, of Portland, whole
sale yroccr>, have sent us Il very tasteful cal
endar, engraved by John \. Lowell Il co.,
Boston.
We acknowledge receipt of an invitation to he
present at Il bail to be given at the Oglethorpc
the magnificent new hotel. Brunswick, Geor-
gia. Feb. 9Th, lSSS. but aS the walking was bad
and we had no claw hammer felt compelled to
decline. Mr.. f. W. Angler. formerly of Bel.
fast, is on the invitation committee.
Rust Enterprise is the title of a neat and
neW>N college paper, printed ut Rust Ihiver-
sity, Holly Springs, Mi>>ssippi of which Rev.
{. +. Libby, formerly of this city and later
presiding elder of the Bncksport district. is the
President. and Rev. I. III. Murphy. of Belfast.
Assistant in English. The school is reported
to be prospering this year beyond any previous
record.
Hon. Fred Atwood, of Winterport has sent
us the Goth annual statement of the First Ma.
tonal Fire Insurance Company. of Worcester.
Mass. 1t is arti>ticay printed.