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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

experience has proved eminently successful
in the treatment of disease. Here, amid all
tlat can please eye, ear, and soul, will be
given the most rational, hygienic, and scien-
tfic treatment, confined TO no special school,
but embracing the best to be found in all
This building is in many respects the most
magnificent hotel edfice in America. IL al
so presents many points of great value that
are at once unique and of incompatible
worth, such, for instance, as the system of
ventilation which is entirely new, and by
which the air of every room is changed every
three minutes, there being fifty thousand
cubic feet of pure air properly heated in
winter and chilled in summer, forced through
the building every minute. The air is also
moistened to the proper degree before being
sent through the building. The bath de-
partments will also be the most perfect in the
land, if not in the world, affording ample
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

The attractive and u ique specimen of pho
Biography was shown the journal man yester
day. 1t was cabinet photograph of as
bright and smiling baby As ever saw the
light in the grand old Pine Tree State. The
background, from the midst of which locked
out the smiling baby face, was the fac simile
of the kennebec journal as it appeared the
morning after the national Republican vic
tory. The artistic merit % the picture is
due TO Mr. J. f. Libby OF Ayers gallery.
The legislative tram ~nlch General Mana
ger Tucker. of the Maine Central, has de-
cded to put on next winter will prove of
great convenience to people in the western
section of the State, having to attend com
mittee hearings at Augusta. Heretofore
persons desiring to appear before committee
meetings in the early afternoon were obliged
to leave Portland at about A. NJ. and
could not return until the late Pullman,
leaving Augusta about II 7, ". Mr.. Tuck
er having decided that the public could be
better served, with his usual promptness put
on this legislative train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09
THE MORT SPLENDID HEALTH
PALACE IN THE WORLD.
DR.. Flowers Final Visit to Maine.

The above Photographic sketch is an exact
representation of the new palatial health
hotel of DR.. K. c. Flower in Boston. 1, is
now rapidly approaching completion, al
though owing to its numerous new features,
and to the elaborate and intricate nature of
the work, it has been impossible to finish it
at as early date as had been expected. 1t
VIII probably be the middle or latter part of
next month before the great building will be
thrown open to the suffering many, who with
IN Its spacious and palatial walls will find
every means, mode, and method of cure that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

On Tuesday next, Nov. 18th, the county
commissioners of Kennebec and Androscog'
gin counties will hold their second hearing
on the LAYING out of the new road in Mon
mouth and Leeds, on the proposed location
of the same. This road is to be laid out for
the purpose of affording the citizens of North
Monmouth better means of getting to Lew
iston than they n)w have. The road is to
extend from Jacobs Corner in Monmouth, to
Hallowells Corner in Leeds, the distance be =
ing one and one-half miles. part of which
10 through woods and a part across light,
sandy land. Three-fourths Of the distance
Q in this county, the remainder in Andres
coggin county, and the estimated cost of the
same is thought to be not far from one dollar
per rod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

1t speaks for itself is what lady said of
DR.. Bull Cough Syrup the other day. A
single bottle had cured her child of most
dreadful cough. 1t never fails to give
speedy relief and permanent cure
One application of Salvation Oil well rubbe d
in cured me of rheumatism in the arm, of
two months standing. | never intend to be
without it.
ii. b. KRAMER, Washington, ID. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

I The oldest and largest tree in the world is
Mt. Etna. The circumference of the main
trunk is 2l2 feet
An apple grown on the Sproul farm, for
merly known as the Lshman place, Booth
bay, from a cree ll2 years old, was lately
brought into the office of the Boothbay Reg
lister.
1t has often been said, and with great
truth, that tree is mans best monument.
He may build houses and castles, but
the moment he commences to. build them,
that moment they begin to lecay. If he
plant tree, on the contrary, when his work
appears to be done it just begins to grow,
and centuries after may stand his most en-
during monument. This truth has another
confirmation in the history of the Thorndyke
oak on the campus of Bowdoin college. 1t
was planted there more than seventy years
ago by member of the first class of the
college who is not now known or
remembered among men. But his
and every recurring year the class day exer-
cses are held under this oak which has be-
come an historic tree. As the years go on
the several annual commandments will wit
ness the successive happy gatherings of
graduates and alumni under the branches of
this tree, and then the name of the first
graduate of Bowdoin will be kept in perpetu-
al and grateful REMEMBRANCE
There is an interesting elm in the village
of Kennebunk, which is preserved in such a
way as to show the affection and regard
which the owner of the place entertained for
this tree. 1t is in the yard of place now
owned by Mr.. Charles Parsons native
of kennebuuk, now wealthy New York
broker, 1t originally stood Just close
to the end of a stable, and when, some
years ago, the stable was rebuilt and en-
larged, the end next to the tree being ex-
tended some twenty feet, instead of cutting
the tree down the stable was just built
branches of the tree are even projecting
through the roofs which is loaded around
the tree, while the top spreads above and
over the stable looking like gigantic plant
growing iD an immense pot In that part of
the stable which encircles the tree is a bal
cony or pavilion atfording a little nook
through which the trunk of the tree ex-
tends. Not far from this stable is an i'm
mense elm, lG feet in circumference whose
top throws a shadow over an acre of ground
This tree is symmetrical and beautiful and
is believed to be $50 years old.
Among the early settlers of Gardiner was
Mr.. Josiah Spragle, father of Deputy City
Marshal Anthony Sprague, who came from
bingham, Mass, in 1915 and settled on the
present site of the Oakland Manufacturing
Company. In 1915 Mr.. Sprague set out
four elms in the yard in front of h s house,
only one of which is now standing. This
elm is believed to be the largest tree in the
city, and also the oldest which has k nown
history. At the ground this elm measures
IL l-2 feet in circumference, at three feet
from the ground measures 10 fit. IL
inches, and its branches cover a
radius of eighty-tive feet. There are es-
tmated to be eight cords of wood in its
trunk and branches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

One of the many features of election re-
turns is the messenger boy. This is no
small feature in Augusta where proverbsl
slowness is never permitted, and the smilir g
faces of Master Willie Fox and Eddie Rice
in their new uniforms are about the only
cheerfulness for democrats that comes from
the telegraph office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

All republican clubs in Kennebec county
are requested to Immediately inform F. T.
Noble, Augusta, Me-, whether they intend to
be present at the celebration next Monday
night, and if so, giving the number of men
which may be expected and the time at
which they will arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

The fourth week IN November is annually
assigned as a week of PRAYER by the Order
of Good Templars throughout the world
and three thousand Lodges and hundreds of
thousands of members will observe the
season, This year, Sunday. Nov. Is. will
be the specific day on which the Maine
Lodges will hold public temperance meet
ings under their auspices, and following a
programme already sent them from the Grand
Secs office, which includes exercises appro-
pirate to he occasion. explanatory of the
aims and objee.s of Good Templars. and
looking towards the advancement of the
temperance cause. More than 800 public
temperance meetings will be held througout
the State by the Lodges on that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Mr.. j. NJ. Murch of this city has been en-
gagged to make and put in position the plank
roof of the new public building. The work
will probably occupy about two weeks more
On the turrets the planks have to be laid
endwse, tapered TO a point and carefully
in width is being placed about the edges, and
the cutters will he covered with the same
material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09
Marrieo.

In this city Nov. $, by Rev. J. Kicker ID. D., Mr.
Leslie Weeks of Jefferson and Miss Mary A. Dow
of Augusta. ,
In Portland, Nov. :, George F. Pitt, formerly of
Montreal aud Isabel l.. SeHtOn of Bathurst, N Is. :
Lewis A. Ellison of Auburn and Hiss Daisy Brack
EFT of Portland.
In Norway, Oct. 81, VIM Il. Henry and Marcia E.
Stone, both of Paris.
In WaldobOro, oct. 81, Seth F. Robinson of Bos
ton AMI Miss Mary G. Reed of Wadoboro.
In Jefferson, Oct. 81, Avery A. Bond and Miss
Emma Is. Moody.
In Greene, Oct. q, Charles Foss and Mrs. Jennie
Parker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

The Augusta Teachers Association will
meet at the Grammar School House, State
street, on Saturday Nov. 10 at 2.30 F. NJ.
All teachers and school officers, whether
members or not, are invited. Subjects
Geography Composition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Messrs. Taylor and Mears,the new proprie-
tors of the Hartford House, have been busy
during the past few weeks in painting, pa
pering and reftting the hotel. New carpets
and furniture have been placed in several of
the rooms. The house will be opened mex
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

The bible reading given by Mr.. Folsom
last evening ON The Gospel Railroad was
exceedingly interesting and well attended
there will be another given there in two
weeks by the Rev. Miss Pratt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

All members of the Young Mems Republi-
can Club, also all republicans who have
white hats are requested to meet at head
quarters, Monday evening at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

The muddy road leading TO the pulp mill
has been covered with layer of shayiugs
several inches deep, making it perfectly dry,
and an easy road on which TO travel. A
similar Improvement would greatly benefit
several of the streets in other parts of the
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

A large number Of Gardiner and Halo
well people were in the city yesterday, all
anxious for the latest election returns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

When man Is thrown upon his own re-
sources the man sometimes suffers, but usu
ally it is the resources which get the worst
of the encounter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Yesterday mornings issue completed the
ffty-sixth volume of that valuable agricul-
t7ral paper the Maine Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

The Democracy generally gave it IN
yesterday and began to pay bets on the
general results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

The road near the steamers freight bouse
is Being covered with stone chips from the
public building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Gev. Marble is at work on his Thank,
giving proclamation, and it will probably he
given to the press on Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Is it not time to to take the bandanna down
from the public building and place over the
edifce the stars and stripes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Street Commissioner Dutton is making
needed repairs on Washington st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

1t will take abou four days to repair the
damage caused by the recent breakage of a
grindstone at the pulp mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Williamson expects three more cargoes of
coal before cold weather sets in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Cora Mclaughlin was arraigned for drunk.
enness and dismissed recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

A full line of lanterns, red fire, flags, etc,
at Gannett & Morses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

J. Frank Pierce handled 2G0o papers
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

$40 REWARD!

VIII be paid. for the detection and cong iction
OF any person or persons stealing the journal
from steps or Railways where they are left By
our carriers.
BURLEIGH & FLYsr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Bankrupt stock of Shaker chairs selling at
Soule's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

Mr. Leslie Weeks of East jefferson was
yesterday forenoon united in marriage to
Miss Mary A. Dow of this city. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. DR. Rick
er and was strictly private, oaly the relatives
Mr. and Mrs Weeks will make THAR future
home In East J, fterson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-09

&. &. Hastings, Esq, OF Centre Sidney
night. The grangers wish to show their APP
probation of their old master. We all wei
come brother Hastings back to Maine anl
We are glad to know he is again to reside in
old Sidney. Mr. Hastings was II representa-
tive TO the Legislature in 1873.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-06-17
Hsrdsbips of the s,av.at-Homes.


.. II. Shillaber writes to the Hartford
Post: ave were speaking of pensions on
Memorial Day and what was due the
MANNED and broken-down men who en-
gagged in the service of their country in
peril, taking our place in the field and
saving the nation by their devotion to its
cause, when Spurger, who was whiting
stick as he drank in what was said, put in
q word. 'Yes,' he said, their devotion
was commendable, and such as need PEN
sion should have more than they get to
help on q wOOdeA leg or fill vacant
sleeve. I'd go for it every time; bat there
were many crippled by the war thatLo one
seems to take any notice of and not
claim been put in on their behalf-who
didn't 20 to the front, but manfully stayed
at home and bore all the vicissitudes and
troubles that befell them with heroic forth
tude, bearing taxes that broke them down
in finances and spirits-paying Sl4 for
barrel of flour, tea 81. % per pound, butter
0'csnts, beef so cents, sugar three pounds
for 81, and cotton go cents per yard, out Of
a salary of Sic or SIS per week, with even
fat pork and molasses at the top Of the
ladder. tell you these were the horrors
of war as hard to be met as mimic bullets
and cannon balls, and every one who suf-
fsred, worth less than 10000, should, in
my opinion, be pensioned. All saw that
he was funning, but, so far as duty was
concerned, those who stayed at home and
patiently met incumbent obligations de-
served consideration if not pension.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-06-17
Don't Forget to Catch on This Time.


At New Orleans, Ia, on Tuesday (al-
ways Tuesday, the 2l6th Grand Monthly
Drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery
occurred under the sole management Of
Generals G. T. Beauregard, of Louisiana,
and Jubsl A. Early, of Virginia. To those
interested the returns are very attractive.
The First Capital Prize of $3.50, 1000 was
won by No. 55,3l5, sold in fractional
tenths at 81 each sent to M. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, La. Two-tenths were paid
to M. A. Kelly, Pittston, Pa; one to
Mrs. G. Z Coleman, st. Louis, Mo ; one
to J. w. Yates, No. 6l2 G street, N. W.,
Washington, d. c.; one to a depositor in
the La. Natl Bank, New Orleans; one 10
the City Natl Bank, Dallas, Tex. one to
DR.. r. Quincy, Anderson, Tex; one to
Geo. III. Ashe, Galveston, Tex: one to
American Natl Bank of Kansas City, Mo !;
one to A. Phillips, through T. W. House,
Houston, Tex. No. 81 ,492 drew the Sec
ond Capital Prize of $50, it was also
sold in tenths at 81 each; three paid to
Anglo Californian Bank, Ltd, San Fran
cisco, Cal one to Mrs. p. 7. Robinson,
42S Dryades St, New Orleans, La; one to
Col. r. H. Porter, Birmingham, Ala. one
to J. B. Bliner, Dennison, o.; one to
Mrs. Frances A. Hoke, Emmitts-
burg, Md one to Fl. Burning, Moweaqus,
I'LL. one to John Harrington, Houghton,
Mich. No. 65, $40 drew the Third Capital
Prize Of $4,000, also sold in fractional
tenths; two were paid to the City Natl
Bank OF Cairo, ILL., two to M. Waligurski,
New York, and the rest went elsewhere.
No. 81, 352 aud 90, 405 drew the two Fourth
Prizes Of SIC. 600 each which were sold in
fractions and scattered all over the world
On July 10th the grand drawing takes
place when the First Capital Prize will be
$500, 600, whole tickets costing $40 and
fractional parts proportionately. Do not
forget to catch hold of this chance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-06-17
How Kava Is Manufactured.

l suppose most people by this time know
the orthodox mode of preparing this. 1t is
chewed, or ought to be, rs in Samoa, by
young and of course pretty girls, and the
masticated stuff being thrown into bowl
aud mixed with water, the woody particles
are fished out with a wisp of the fiber van
Ia malvaceous tree, Paritium SD. }, and the
liquor is then carried around to each guest
in order. OF course, by the old school
superior to the Tongon innovation of
pounding or grating the root. Certainly
the Ingredients differ somewhat, and the
dash of human secretion in the orthodox
mixture possibly promotes digestion-an
effect not to be despised after q square
meal of half dozen pounds of yam!
Even in the humblest nenage the ma
tional. bowl ia not prepared without some
form and circumstance-elaborate tradi-
tional motions Of the hands 10 clearing
the bowl and rinsing the fiber, strict at
tention to precedence ID handing the cup
to the guests "a matter in which, when
Europeans were concerned, l was in other
Islands sometimes consulted, and to other
points of etiquette, the transgression of
which ia viewed with some severity
Thus it is derigueurr to empty your cocoa
nut cup at single draught. Ga my first
occasion of drinking had neglected this
rule, for the cup was large, and the taste,
as thought, nasty. Accordingly, on re-
turning the cup, which you do send
ing it spinning along the floor to the
master of ceremonies, the usual quiet
clapping of hands and murmur of applause
which should follow this was withheld.
On discovering the cause Of the silence l
fastened to explain that had never tasted
the cup before, and thought it so good
that l could not resist prolonging the
pleasure, but saw that my solecism was
too great to be easily excused.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-06-17

a spirit of mysterious Loneliness, sa'a ~
arsndeur and saddened memories. vi
an the brave, courageous deienG Sar
ard of those fierce and cruel oeV-
lie who led the attack, only few sursIse
70 relate or remember the sanguinary ss,ry
If murder and repulse. Colonel S5eplSe
has long since passed away. Colonel M nn;sa
Iafterward promoted to the rank Oh nri 81
Sier). with his family and stan, was Gil
guIfed many years ago in the c ssOrmy
waters of the Pacific, when on Gseaeens
City. at the tina the in-fated bro.1el
Jonathan carried her humon cargo 70
resting place beneath its green oiiioMs
General Phil Sheridan, the third nero
now lies under the shadow Oh uea.n:
sINo efforts have ever been made 70 ARES .sa1a
the progress of decay, to preserve the oiu
bIoekbouse at the Cascade, or to rescue IL
from dilapidation. Relic hunters have IN
The course of years carried away q g,ea'
many fragments az mementoes, pus "nn :I
a piece of timber remains the spoI VIII
hold its historic interest and be pointed
ont az the scene of pioneer bloodshed, ne
roic struggle aud of ultimate triumph over
the dusky foe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-06-17
81 don't remember that 1 did,
Who Struck Billy Patterson

About forty years ago at one of the
medical colleges Of this country the stu
dents had a trick Of hazing every new
man who entered the institution. They
would secure him hand and foot, carry
him before mock tribunal, and there try
him for some high crime with which they
charged him. He would be convicted, Of
course, and sentenced to be led to the
block and decapitated. A student named
William Patterson came along in time,
and was put through the court and SEN
fenced in the usual solemn and impressive
manner. He was blindfolded and led to
the blood, and his neck placed in position.
The executioner swung the axe and hurried
it in the block, allowing it, to be sure, to
20 nowhere near Patterson's head. The
students laughed when the trick was at an
end, but Patterson was dead. He had
died from what medical men call shock.
All the students were put under arrest,
and the question arose: "Who struck
Patterson" On the trial it was shown
that nobody struck him, but the medical
students retained the expression, and il
has come down through them to the
present day.-Er.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-06-17
About Cuban Railway Travel.


There are some odd regulations about
Cuban railway travel. Ticket offices are
closed five minutes before departure OF
trains; and if one thus fails of securing q
ticket, one-third additional to regular fare
is exacted for the first division over which
your route may lay. You are allowed to
carry free only a hat box or MEDIUM
sized valise; but if your train does not
make schedule time, you can stop any
where along the route and get your entire
fare refunded. No persons of color" are
allowed in first cars, through game cocks,
in baskets, are; and if you attempt to
ride upon the platform or to occupy more
than one seat, you would be Immediately
turned over to the guardis civil, whose
members ride on trains between stations
to flirt with fair senoritas and to con-
stantly enforce the fact that Spain owns
Cuba.
As in most European countries, there are
three grades of passenger coaches, and all
are modelled on the American plan. The
third grade cars have only solid wood seats;
the second are very plain but the seats are
Of "cane;" the first are very pleasant and
convenient, and in most cases prettily
enough decorated, the woven cane seats
taking the place of our plush cushions on
account Of the difference in climate. The
conductor is uniformed as with us, and is
the busiest man on earth for
the amount of business he trsnsacts. He
is at every body every five
minutes for denomination of tickets, and
q pompous guardia civil, soldier of one
of the three classes Of military in the
island, is forever at his heels glaring i'm.
prudently into faces, demanding with
maddening frequency your passport if You
happen to be foreigner, and especially il
an American, whom the Spainard lcaths,
and searching your person or even lady g
reticule if the within seizss him. There is
no chance for comfort or pleasure under
this regime. You are arranged and
righted and adjusted and watched and
glared at and bullied q hundred times a
day.