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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

"Pve often wondered" said a gentleman
Saturday, while the question of who would
win at Lewiston was being discussed-if the
present game of ball isn't very similar to a
game which Used to play In England
when boy ! was born in London,
and the great game with the boys there was
what we called FOUNDERS. We used to choose
sides and have ground marked with bases.
| The ball we used was made of rubber. Our
bats were of hard wood and about the
size and shape of broom handle.
When we hit the rubber ball with those bats
it was astonishing to see with what velocity
it woud 20. Whenever a fielder managed
to catch the ball the whole side was out.
Many and many time I've got up early in
the morning and walked eight or ten miles
out of London with crowd of boys to
find a field or common in which to play
FOUNDERS We generally put the whole day
in upon such occasions, returning at night
hungry and tired, but perfectly happy. ,
The game of FOUNDERS to which the gen
tleman referred has been claimed by
Harry Chadwick and others as
the game from which base ball
came. John Ward, Arson, Mike Kelly and
other very prominent players and base ball
writers however, declare that there is not
the slightest connection between the two
games. They say that Base Ball was origi-
mated and developed wholly in this
country and is distinctvely American.
Whichever of these authorities may be cor
rect no one will deny that Base Ball as now
played justly deserves the title of "our great
National game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
Personals.

Mr.. Fl. E. Smith and family are at SOUR
rel Island.
Miss Anna Ladd and Miss Addie Lander
are at Squirrel Island
Mayor Macomber and family are at Wick
ery's Hotel, Fort Popham.
Hon. w. II. Bigelow has returned from a
trip through Somerset county,
Prof. Lee of Bowdoin College, is on his
way home from San Francisco.
Mr.. Edwards, of the Edwards Manufactur-
ing Co. arrived in the city Saturday
Miss Lou Whitehouse returned from a
two weeks visis to Fort Popham Saturday.
Rev l. j Mead of this city, preached at
the Uniyersalist church in Portland, yester-
day.
Mr.. ID. II. Knowlton's mother, Mrs An
derson, leaves today for New York, and will
soon sail for Europe.
Mr. o. w. Mean. of this city, occupied
the pulpit at the Congregational church in
Brunswick yesterday.
Hon. Z. c. Barleigh, wife and daughter
Ethie left Saturday for Harpswell Point to
remain over Sunday.
Mr.. Daniels of Boston, arrived in the city
Saturday afternoon with his little daughter
for visit 10 William r. Smith.
George II. Larrabee, who was graduated
this year from Bowdoin, has been engaged
as principal of the new High School at Bux-
ton.
Messrs. r. II. Groves and ID. o. Bradbury
have returned from weeks fishing trip to
Dead River and vicinity. They report the
trout plenty and rayenous.
Rev. Gardiner Holmes, formerly of Bridg-
ton pastor of the NJ. f. church in York, has
declined a call to the NJ. E. church at Butte
City, Montana, at a salary of $500
Mr.. NJ. II. Boutelle, a graduate of Bow
doin in the class of 1887, has successfully
passed his examination for admission TO the
pers speak in high terms of his examination.
Mr.. Boutelle is from Bangor, and brother
of Congressman Boutelle.
The Board" of Bowdoin College have
maui al hppfopfldtioH Iof the purpose Vi
of maintaining and improving the college
Choir or ''Glee Club" and Mr. Harry NJ.
Nickerson, of Portland, pupil of Professor
Dement'S, of this city, and a senior in the
Medical School, has been appointed by Pre-
sident Hyde to the position of instructor and
leader, the position he has so successfully
and acceptably held for the year past
Yesterday morning says the Portland
Press, there met on Exchange street five
gentlemen, all of whom assisted in pulling
down the spire of the old second Parish
church in 1928. They were Hon. William
Gould born in 1910, Samuel Colesworthy
(born in 1870, Samuel r. Leavitt (born in
1910, Edwin Sawyer (born in 1910, and
William J. Bradish All these gentlemen
agreed as to the details of that affair, and
they all remembered that the vane had a
hole through it at that time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
The Augustus Win Their First Cham
pionship Game

why don't they pulverize that fellow in
the box?" anxiously inquired Manager Coyne
of the Lewistons, Saturday, after be had
watched his pets retire in one, two three or
der for several innings. Apparently no one
knew, for the question of the genial Michael
remained unanswered.
The game was the closest and most eIcit-
ing yet seen in the Maine league. 1t abound
ed in brilliant plays, both sides accepting
with ease the most difficult chances. Fer
day, the new Augusta twirler, completely
fooled the heavy hitters of the Lewistons,
pitching throughout a remarkably steady
game He has good command of the ball
and watches his bases closely.
He was finely supported by Rogers
The Augustus arrived in Lewiston about
o'clock, and after eating hearty meal at
the Exchange drove to the State Fair grounds.
small sum of money expended on the
base ball field would make it one of the finest
in the State. At present the diamond is very
rough, making it difficult to field bounding
ball.
The Augustus were first at the bat. Bel
cher went out on d grounder to first, Rogers
reached his base on an error of third. He
stole second and reached third on Freeman S
scratch hit. Both men were left on bases by
Williamsons strike out and Ferday's high
foul, which Pulsifer captured neatly.
8 I lis
went out, Ferday TO Little. O'Bren made
a scratch hit, but was thrown out in an attempt
to steal third.
In the second, Patterson reached first on
an error by pitcher. Webster got his base
on an unsuccessful attempt to cut off Patter-
terson at the plate, stole second and third
and scored on Titles sacrifc. Belcher and
Harvey went out on a neat double play.
Neither side scored again till the fifth,
when the Lewistons earned one run on two
base hit by A. Lezotte, and single by Ellis.
In the same inning the Augustus earned
two runs on hits by Williamson, Patterson
and Webster. They did not score again
during the rest of the game.
In the ninth, with the score to in favor
of the Augustus, the Lewistons made desper-
ate efforts to win. Pulsifer hit hard to Lit
tie, who made a beautiful stop. j. Lezotte
made clean two Dagger and stole third.
Barbour struck out. Maltz hit a hot line
ball, which Harvey dropped, and Lezotte
scored. Maltz stole second and reached
third on a short pass. With the score four
to three and man on third, the excitement
was intense. After having one strike and a
ball called, A. Lezotte hit a hot grounder to
Little, and as it went through him, howl
of applause rose from the exultant Lewis
tons. The force of the ball was stopped
however, and Capt. Freeman, who was back
ing up Little seized it and reached first just
ahead of the runner.
Enllnwinu il the detailed score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

There will be a grand Catholic excursion
to Five Islands "Wednesday, August sth.
The steamer Islander will leave Augusta at
Z o'clock, A. NJ, on that date, touching at
Hallowell. Gardiner, Richmond and Bath at
all of which places the numbers of the party
will undoubtedly be increased. This excur-
sion will be one of the very pleasantest of
the season. Amusements suitable to the &C.
casion will be provided. Refreshments will
be served on the boat and on the grounds.
St. Joseph's Brass Band will accompany the
excursion and furnish some excellent music.
Tickets 100; children, so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Kansas City Is the most rapidly growing and
prosperous city on the continent, and field for
safe and profitable real estate investment it is
equaled
The history of the few land companies which have
selected it field of operations Is of enormous
profits rapidly accumulated. A. this company en-
tiers the field under more favorable auspices than
any of its predecessors the projectors anticipate at
least equally prosperous existence.
limited amount OF the capital stock Is now Of
fered to the public. and it will be sold the
ground floor" it Offers favorable opportunity
for investment. The company controls large tract
of land unequalled by any in Kansas ity for i'm
mediate development and al price so low TO in
very large profits. The prospectus il full Of in
formation, will repay a careful pfrusa and will be
furnished upon applications Correspondence solicited
Board Of Directors.
Hon. Jos. A. Tucker, Boston. Curtis G. Nichols
Boston, Treas. Five Cent Savings Bank; VIVA. VI
Human Boston, see'y Meter Despatch Co; Chas,
W. Whiteomb, Boston, Fire Marshall Judge John
spaulding, Boston; W. Ninal Burt, Boston. Fred "
Lowe, VI. ID. Boston; +. II. Goss, Kansas City,
Treas, Fruit and Produce Exchange; Maj. Albion
T. Pesse, Kansas City, Past A. A. g. of g. A. r. DE
pa-tment Of Mo. jaly3Odlmnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
Notes.
Only three err nrs.

Only three errors.
The Augustus need practice in base run
ming
Webster played an errorless game Satur-
dav, and stole five bases off Pulsifer
Belchers catch of a line ball while run
ming backward, was the neatest ever seen in
Lewiston.
Capt Freeman appeared with the nine
Saturday, for the first time since his injury
in the first Bath game. He ielded his posi-
ton perfectly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

perusal of the columns of the kennebec
Journal of yesterday and to-day's edition
would seem TO indicate that the scribes on
that energetic sheet have not heard that the
South Portlands, who got away with the
Augustus, were defeated in this city Wednes-
dav afternoon of this week Brace up broth
er Williamson. Bath Times.
We failed TO get the score of this game by
Associated Press, as we expected to. We
congratulate the Bath boys most cordially
upon their success. They played stiff game
of ball and won a victory of which they may
well feel proud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

What does that box contan?" said the
scribe to the cashier of one of the banks,
Saturday, "a two men carried outa red chest
securely padlocked. There is a little over
IS 900 in there; the sum it takes every fort
night to pay off the operatives at the Edwards
Co g mill" ais it all in silyer?" "Well,
hardly, two men couldn't carry it if it were.
There is about hundred pounds of metals
and 50, 400 in bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

The Augusta Loan and Building Associa-
ton is in most ilourishing condition and II
is impossible for it to secure money enough
to supply the call for loans. The share
holders are increasing very rapidly. Be-
tween Wednesday and Saturday. last week,
fifty shares were pledged The directors
have all agreed to take Ave additional shares
apiece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Officer Tracy of Bangor. has established a
Brewer side of the river. He has twenty
seven boys and young men whom he is teach
ing to handle themselves easily in the water.
The bows place the utmost confidence in him,
and learn without any difficulty. This is. an
excellent idea, every boy should be taught
to swim and with an opportunity like this
parents would feel perfectly safe about them
If such schools were more numerous the
heading ''boy drowned" would not figure so
frequently in the newspapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Work on the new grand stand at the Ball
Ground will be rapidly pushed this week.
II will be located abou, six feet behind the
present foul fence and will be a three sided
date about two hundred persons. 1t will he
very lastly built and while interfering in no.
wise with the view of the trots from the
other stand will be an ornament to the park
and decided acquisition to the base ball
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Anyone wishing clean shave today must
get it before o'clock as the tonsorial par
lors all close at that hour to witness the
great game between the BARRIERS aud cloth
iers at the park. Townsend and Linn will
be in the points for the clothiers, while
Farrell and Douglass are to be the BARRIERS
battery. The double umpire system will be
used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

SsnThe kaw City Land Co., of Kansas
CITY, Mo, makes a bid in our financial col
umn today for public favor. An investiga-
ton of its merits viii convince the prospect
i've investor that il is very promising enter
prise. and that it is in the hands of a very re-
liable board of managers. Ii is worthy the
attention of those who are searching for the
favorable opportunities which occasionally
occur to make an investment which offers
the element of safety combined with the
possibility of large profits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

People who are in the habit of chewing
grass and twigs when walking along the
country roads or in the woods should put an
end to such practice. One Maine farmer
who has been accustomed to chew the bark
on twigs which he has cut is very sick from
poisoning caused from swallowing dog wood
harL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

full attendance of the Capital Guards is
expected this evening as they will consider
important matters relating to the Muster and
make arrangements for Company mess.
The Guards propose TO have new dishes for
class manner They expect to have two
cooks to attend during the whole week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

The new lamp post and fountain on mar
ket square is very generally praised. 1t is
an honor aud an ornament to the city. Two
or three more Just like il are needed, but
We cant expect to get everything in one
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

The Augusta clerks have formed base
ball nine which will be known as the Com
mercials. Marcus Merrill is captain. Their
first game will be with the Arsenals, Thurs
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
Local Notices.
TO PoPHAM.
The Facilities for Reaching this Favor
lite Resort.

The readers of the Journal will bear in
mind that daily excursions are now made to
Papham Beach from Augusta and all along
the line. One can leave Augusta at 30 IN the
morning and return home in the evening at
I 80 and have six and one-half hours at the
beach Saturday, can leave on the o'clock
Jewett train, or Flying Yankee at 1852,
go to the beach stay over Sunday and
return home Monday morning at o'clock.
Fare for the round trip sl.75. Hsllowell.
Gardiner, Richmond, etc, have the same
excursions at less prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Capt. H. A. Cobaugh recently presented
an Irish setter eight months old to Mr.. +.
G. Rich of Portland, editor of the Live Stock
Journal. Mr. Rich has named the dog
"Togus"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Mr. b. Marston seriously injured his hand
while taking down shafting at Atkinsons,
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
Following is the detailed score
MISSIONS.


Earned runs Augusta, Lewiston l. Two base
hiIs j. Lezotte A Lezotte. stolen bases. Rogers
l. Freeman, Ferday /, Webster 5; Ellis l, O'Bren
J. Lczotte ,, Maltz l, Neal /. Base on balls, Web
ster j. Lezotte. Hit by pitched ball, Harvey
Double play. O'Brien, Ellis and Barbour. Left on
bases Augustus o. L.wistons 5. struck out by
Ferday q. by Lezotte o. Passed balls, Pulsifer b
Rogers >. wild pitches, Ferday I. Umpire. Under
Time hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Hallowell cherries now have a large hold
our market. Our sister city certainly
holds the first place in the production of this
delicious fruit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

The odors from the new sewer trench have
not been very MIGRATING to Augusta citizen
for the past week but thay have stood t
checrfully in view of the greatimprovements
10 follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

The horse Of Mr.. Chas. Savage ran into a
stone post on Bangor street last Friday even
ing and broke both shafts of the wagon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Eggs are said to be very scarce and high
for this season of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

The band which will be worn on the tall
hats of the Cleveland and Thurman club
will not be red as reported, but will be light
with a red cord
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Quite number of Augusta citizens ac-
companied the nine To Lewiston Saturday
though not nearly as many as would have
gone had the weather been more favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Another relic of the campaign of 1910
may be seen at Fowler & Hamlens. 1t is a
small picture of Gen. w. II. Harrison and a
log cabin with several barrels of hard cider
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
Special Excursions.

The Maine Central Railroad will sell round
trip tickets to Popham Beach and return
every Tuesday and Friday for the low fare
of one dollar from Augusta, Hallowell, Gar
diner and South Gardiner, and So cents from
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Work on the sewer progressed briskly
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Excavations for the new sewer are being
made in front of the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
SPECIAL OFFER.
Gocal 2notters.

Cabbages are now quite numerous in the
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
What the Dealers say OF Browns In
slant Relief.

NORWAY, Oct. 26, 81.
My throat was so sore yesterday morning
that feared Diphtheria. l used Browns
Instant Relief freely as gargle' and the
soreness rapidly disappeared can heartily
recommend it to all. 1. L. WEBB.
july24d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Next to Base Ball, croquet appears to b.
the popular game in Augusta this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30

Know myself by reading the Science Of
Life the best medical work ever published
for young and middle-aged men,
may7d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
Don't if you're wise
Credit nlausihle lies

With S0ZoDONT comparing some cheap
article.
No dentifrice that's sold
Spite of protestations bold
OF resemblance has TO it the smallest particle.
july25deod&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-30
NOT
HIGH
7 AR|FF

Rates. to the satisfaction Of his many customers
and the public PARTRlDcE'S Drug Store
opposite the New 20. Building Market Square.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-26
Tho Way. OF one no.,sa I,oussh.,a.

'leverner' Ia hostnn ioft D.. So,
know an odd couple hce In Dos,on
whose married life Il conducted on new
and original principles. They are literary
people, having an income quito sufficient
for their wants. aud spending oil their
time In rational punniis and in amuse-
menis which ac either intellectual or
hoalillgiving There h nothing simnge
Ia this, but their PECULIARLY IL that
although They have been married soino
ten ycan, they soc little inorc OF each other
than they would II they wcrc ordinary nc
quaintances. They alwnya breakfast sep
ara,cly, very seldom meet ai lunch, but
usually dine together. Once In a while
the husband invites the wife 20 ride or
drive with him OF an afternoon; and she In
turn sometimes takes him with her in her
coupe.
Zach has a separate library or sitting
room; and ] fancy that monsieur would
hardly present himself unannounccd' In
ma1nmc's drawing room. There u not
the slightest lack % affection between
them, but their idea u that no two human
beings can thoroughly enjoy each others
society " they arc together constantly.
They wish 10 preserve the charm
81 novelty. "ilaye read such aud
such bookG'' ] once heard this unusual
husband inquire OF his extraordinary wife.
"No," was the reply; II am curious 70 80
H." "well." said he, suppose I drop
into your library tonight and firing Il with
mc. I should like % talk II over with
YOU" This proposal was graciously ac-
ccpted, and doubtless the couple spent
very agreeable evening together.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-26

Fred Cnrruth In the Chicago Tribune.
! have just been looking over circular
rom one Of these schools Of penmanship.
The circular says 1t Is a great thing for
anybody To be able to make birds that
look as II they were full Of fish-bones
and have palm-lcaf fan for tail. II
hints that no person ever succeeded in life
unless he could make picture OF Awoven-
wire mattress with apen. 1t says that the
man who can't stand his capital letters up
on spiral springs Is going 10 get lost in the
shuttle.
1t must have a depressing effect on one
OF these bird-flourishing gentlemen TO
look over a collection Of the autographs Of
distinguished and successful men. How
II must pain one OF these premiership fire.
works artists to find that lac can't read half
Of such collection.
Shakespeare, for instance, wrote hand
which Is calculated 10 worry one OF these
men who think the great aim OF life IL to
know where 10 lean on pen hard. Shakes
pcares autograph looks M IL a common,
domestic hen had started TO walk across
the page, stopped to scratch up an angle
worm when part way, found several, left
them, and went on walking little lame.
Shakespeare never went 70 the Stratford
business college and school OF typewriting
and learned 70 erect a capital II with feath-
crs on It's leg. Still Shakespeare was some
thing Of n success mentally. Then there
is Jay Gould. Jay doesn't write sigma
ture which YOU can spell out and IL will
spring back into shape like these CONNER
cial college professors. lie can't construct
an autograph all mixed upfn bird with
wing growing out Of the back Of its neck.
In fact his autograph hath no wing at
all, but, 10 quote from tho poet il
gets there just the same on a
bank check. Col. Gould In all right
financially. Then there's John l.. Sulli-
van. When he puts on n four-ounce
glove and places his signature In an auto
graph album there Is nothing pretty about
Il, but notwithstanding no has mado re-
marknbe progress In his chosen field OF
study. Dr. sullivan In all right physically.
II wouldn't DO very hard to name three
or four thousand Others who have Sue
ceeded without being able 30 make pen
act ~ II II had hard attack Of insanity.
In fact, no man, unless he was running
business college, ever got 40 he could earn
his own living with reasonable certainty
who could make q penmnnship dove 20
save his life. No man ever yet madc n
success who padded all Of his capital VS.
In Just the right place and put fringe on
his Ms. No man who can make dove
with scroll in its bill can become presi-
/ liant