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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-05

Eaton took the platform and made n
speech. lie said: 81 am thankful for this
honor and deeply sensible OF your kind
ness, but 1t is no sure thing. We have a
strenuous fight, an earnest struggle, before
us. am q Republican, and have always
been one. ] was born one, and fought in
the ranks. | represent IN element that
is strong. ! know we are sCorncd and de-
splsed, but | trust 10 the sentiment OF
justice in the hearts OF our opponents.
We are all interested here. Our
wives and children are here. Year after
year they have asscnied to this and that,
ond " the end ! trust TO this people that
they will do what is right. / do not be-
icvc that they will countcnanCc fraud and
perjury. They scon the crime. Be pa
tient-timo will set all things right. BE
paticnt-wo will win, not this year, per-
haps-but in the end We will win"
HAMILToN's NOT sHor.
In response 10 numerous calls for CLAM
ilton, that gentleman, pale ~ death and
the picture of disappointment and despair,
mounted the platform. The accumulated
humiliation OF countless years seemed 10
have found expression ON his face, and it
said AZ plain rs words could say IL, "And
Il IL for this have humbled myself in the
dust for years, to DO trumpled upon and
spat upon by the scum OF remorsc.' That's
what his face said. His words were slight
ly different. lie was almost choked
with suppressed emotion, and could
barely find uttemnce. ~ am much
obliged TO you" lac at last managed
TO gulp out, ''for the complimentary
vote you have given me, under these
circumstances. One Of my opponents said
| was too old, another that | was too poor,
a third that am exceedingly unpopular.
The poverty and old age you can see for
yourselves" The old man almost broke
down rs he pronounced these words. Then
lac resumed with some effort at self con-
troll. 81 want to say have made fair and
honorable campaign. / never bought a
man nor sold a man. The fifty votes |
got were q free offering, and value them
more than a seat In Congress obtained by
such methods as were successful here To-
day.
you HAVE BEES BOUGHT
into n nomination and YOU must now buy
your way 10 an election"
Chairman latton interrupted the speaker
and said "Ihis cannot 20 ON. / have
been your fiicnd aud supporter, but ~
chairman Of this convention / can't allow
you TO proceed in this strain"
Col. Hamilton: ivory well. will be
governed by what you say. | have said all
/ wanted 20 say. This day, with this con.
test, retire from candidacy for any Office
at the hands Of this people for all time TO
come. II YOU can do without me, | shall
manage 20 do without you"
The chair, upon motion, theroupon APP
pointed a congregation committee, as fol.
lows
Iaricman county-B. +. Booth, ]. II.
Prewitt.
Shelby county-Grccn Evans, J. +.
Norris, L. ID. Dyer, I. +. CaSscls, w. J.
Smith.
lafayette county--John I. latin, NJ.
w. Gooder, ". Shaddingcr.
Upton county,. w. Boyd, l.. u. Key
The convention thereupon adjourned
sine die.
The county convention will meet at the
courthouse at noon tomorrow 10 nominate
legislative ticket
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HARLEY ilsfkcf In New Yof. Weekly
Curse these baggngymastcrsl


Curse these baggag,masicsl
THIS was what heard from an angry
man on the depot platform, ~ he stood
aghast At sight Of his di,cmboweled
trunk; poor, old Europcan.worn thing Il
was, too, and showed plainly that the fault
Of its disgracoiul unbosoming Of itself was
almost wholly the gcnileman's own.
Il struck me 10 get into the baggage car.
gave the dread "smashcr" cigar he
gave me n chair. We fell into converse.
ton, through such snaichos Of timo, in q
days ride, ~ lac could spare me These
arr some Of tho actual facts that pumped
out Of this toilor Not one oi them was
given with Wow of publication, not q
word Of angry complaint spoke lac. lie
will be- surprised to read this. Yet ded-
icate this article 10 tho uses oi tho thou.
sands Of misunderstood and abused big-
gagcnlsicr.
This ma. . task, 4 douy'C TIP, was !, 1Si
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Being More Pleasant

To the taste, more acceptable to the stomach,
aud more truly beneficial In H. action, the
famous California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
Of Figs, is rapidly supcrscding all others
Try IT, one bottle will prove IL merits. for
sale In 20 cents and 81. % bottles.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-05

The Ohio 4 Mississippi railway has now
on sale ut ~ Louisville olicrs tickets at
the following low rates Columbus. o., and
return. $500. Pituburg, Pa, and return,
$3.50. Baltimore. Md, and Washington. u.
G., one way, $3.50, Philadelphia. Pa, one
way, a., New York, one way, 5000.
w. Is. Su,rTuC, Gen. Pas. AT.
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Tho Aberdeen InIr.

special nsIairh tn The AuIsaL
AnrupuS, Miss, Oct I. The directors
Of the great Aberdeen iair have decided b.
change the date back 10 October ~, W the
fair will open on the original date. A
great many iist horses will bc here, 49, the
secretary has received kilograms from
number today saying they would come.
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md. 40 no.na T,l, % ~, Io.,..

The Louisville A Nashville railroad are
selling tickets b ~ Louis and return ai
above rate. - Louis expires, leaving
Memphis NJ .. 20 y. M, arrives IN st. Louis
nj 7.bb hm.. with through sleeper aud
chair car. Tor further information call At
Office, Jl9 Main street
joins A. Scorr, Ticket Agent
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p..,mss,.r. Appointed.

Special Disr-i,h ~ The Appeal go. -
wA,mNuroN, Oct. A-Tho following
postmaslcn wcrc appointed today.
Tennessee :. Hoover Bcsrden.
Knox county.
Arkansas Thomas W. Dcjmofc, win-
field, scott county.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-05
Innh Out Dor ahnIern

NfSrHAL roiSt HtAtios, lfun Mountain Ry.
Mrur. ]. a e. Mcguire. very seldom
use Patent medicines in my practice, but
bay, found Maguife's Dcnno Plant for Chol-
efs Darrhen Dysontcfy, etc. q most iclia-
Bic preparation. J. L. MARcnANp, 81. ID.
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LOUISIANA LorrrRr draws Tuesday, DC.
lnbgr a.

TnE smokers al say that the Grand Re-
public Ciyauo " the best cigar ON the
market Tor the price.
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LAnIr. nrr.RtMENr.

Best silk crazy quilt, two entries, pre-.
MUM, MiN Alice Upton. Of Coylngion;
certificate, Miss VI. Strickland kortyillc.
Best child's dpts, five entries, pr'.
MUM, Mrs, John lanccy, certificate, Miss
Rosa Nalkncr
Best ladies' skirt, three entries Pre-
MUM, Miss y. &. Scott.
Best ladies apron, three entries, pre-
MUM, Mis- Ida 1allcy certificate, Nile.
Ella 1nllcy.
Best calico drss, xix entities; premium,
Miss Ellie Adkins
II is believed that today will b. the bet
Of the week aud the attendance bids .nir
10 be- the largest.
The ollirrr, IT tho association should
feel very highly complimcntcd, and their
success this SEASON will encourage them a.
make extra efforts another year.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-05

ngAtS ANp sTHyr fUop
fur Lecturers, teacher, students. clergyman.
lawyers, aud brain. workers generally.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-05
HIsine Ia Michigan.

Adrian, Mich, Oct l.-Mf Blaine al.
dressed an audience oil 5,OOOpcoplc at this
place today.
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tn. gen,.eIy D.moc.a,,. League.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct 4.-Thc State
Democratic league met hero today and at.
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IounlASALo Lottery draws Tuesday, DC.
tobcTa
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-05

body 10 20 security for him once and old
man Eaton came 30 his rescue. And
hence he was for Eaton. It's dollars 10
cents old man Eaton had something 10
hold when he went Burrcll Lees security.
Judge Brown, with his accustomed fla.
cncy and clean-cut English, nominated
Tom Hamilton, and dwelt glowingly upon
his incOuuptibility ~ man and his
Green Evans, Q. w. Perry, q. y. NJ.
Turner, Elder Lee, Joe Phillips and J.
HARRISON seconded llamilion's nomina.
ton. Gen. Turner'S speech was well cal-
culaicd 10 make votes Tor Col. Hamilton,
but Dcmoslhencs himself could have done
nothing with that crowd. IL was impact,
siolid, immoyablc. There were Ri,y-one
votes there for Hamilton and over 100 for
Eaton, and every Eaton man was labeled
and wore hiscollar, and shouted and yelled
for his master when the string was pulled
Gen. Turner responded then that be-
echoed the sentiment Of the mass Of the
Republican rulers Of Memphis when hc
urged them 10 nominate Col. Hamilton.
lie reminded them Of the great service the
colonel had rendered his party In the
past, In the thickest OF the fight, when a
political fight was In progress, and
with upliltod voice proclaime the
cause Of tho Republican party. There
had been no political contest In
several yeaB In which Col. Tom Ham.
ilion had not rendered conspicuou.
service, and always on behalf OF the Re
publican party. lie had never failed; be wa,
alwas on deck, night and day, holding up ia,
banner OF his party. fighting against hope
aud never tnurmured when others held
alooi from the struggle. And now, after I
lifetime OF service, when victory IL almos
IN sight and he asks Tor an honor which
he has richly and nobly earned, are yog
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01
UNIFORM RANK,
Knights OF Pythias Parade.

.one OF the best civic displays that has ever
been Witnessed on our streets was made by
the home order, Uniform Rank, Knights of
fythias, yesterday afternoon. At about 3
o'clock, the line formed at the entrance to
the n Of z. Hail. and headed BY the Ran
dolph Band marched to the station where
members of the order from various other
cities were met and escorted in grand parade
through the principal streets to the K of r
hall More than one hundred men were in
line and the bright uniforms and equipments
with the steady marching and excellent drill
gave the line very pleasing appearance.
After the parade there was held an election
of regiment officers. They were elected as
follows; Lieutenant Colonel, Capt. John
Sabin, Auburn; Surgeon, S. W. johnson.
Belfast; Major, Elmer Small, Belfast; Chap
lain, Geo. NJ. Atkins, Auburn The other
officers are appointed. After the election
there was banquet which was enjoyed by
all present Representative. were present
from Belfast, Bath, Auburn and Lewiston
The Knights spent the evening at the theatre
and places of amusement. Many of the Wis
itors returned on the evening trains. The
Belfast Knights will be shown about the city
today and return on the afternoon train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01
Personal.

Contractor Philbrook was in the city yes
terday
Mr.. c. &. Blaisdel of Boston was in the
city yesterday.
Mr. w. II. Wiggin of Portland was in the
city yesterday.
DR.. Bailey of Portland, State Veterinary
urgeon, passed through the city yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Milliken left for Wash
ngton on the $50 train yesterday afternoon.
DIR. Twitchell OF the Maine Farmer, has re-
turned from very successful lecturing tour
of the provinces.
Capt. o. +. Michaelis, Augusta, Com
mander of the Kennebec Arsenal, is in the
city to-day, attending the trial. Capt
Michaelis is the expert employed in New
York by committee of railroad companies
the past season, to test freight car couplings
The past week he has been attending a con-
yention of engineers at Boston Bangor
Commercial
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HALLOWELL.

a large crowd gathered yesterday to watch
the passage of huge block of granite from
the quarries through Water street to the
wharf of the lallowell Granite Co The
block is Is feet square, 2 feet thick, and
weighs 81 tons. 1t is the base of the Con-
gresham John Wentworth monument to be
erected in Chicago. Together with the shaft
it is to be shipped in the spring and will go
via the st. Lawrence river and
the Great Lakes 1t was altogether too
large to ship by rail. Ii required 81 horses
and 10 oxen for transportation. The shaft,
which is finished, will be hauled at once. 1t
feet at the base. The transportation was
under the direction of Superintendent Benz.
Richards, who took pride in exhibiting the
peculiar form of runner, which, by cutting
into the snow, prevented Slowing. Congress-
man Wentworth in remembrance of whom
the monument was cut, was widely known,
and was familary designated as ''long" John
Wentworth. on account of his unusual height
Alta meeting of the Republican Club
Tuesday evening, it was decided to hire
the apartment over Spaulding's book store
largest available room on Water st. The
next meeting of the club will be held in the
new room March 18th at 30 F. NJ.
Workmen were engaged Tuesday in
widening and making smooth the Winthrop
Hill turnpike in preparation for the passage
of the John Wentworth monument.
A company of between thirty and forty
singers enjoyed a very pleasant 'sing" at the
residence of Mrs Capt. Geo Fuller, Tuesday
evening. A large double-seated sleigh and
lively pair" took the party to the residence
at the South End in 240 Several trips were
made
There will be a special convocation of
Jerusalem X. A. Chapter No. this Thurs
day evening at O'Clock, for the purpose of
installing officers. Invitation is extended to
companions and their ladies', also Master
Masons residing in Hallowell, and their
ladies'.
The W. c. T. L.. meets this Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. John Hamilton. on
Warren st. The Lucy HAYES supper"
which was to have been given at the same
time, is postponed one week
The second in the series of assemblies will
be held this Thursday evening at City Hall.
The time has been permanently changed from
Wednesday to Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

W f. Wilson carried two horse sleds of
people over to the Dresden fair Tuesday
evening Florence Osborn of this city
is UP for the gold watch to be given away
at the Dresden fair. Dig in lively, boys,
we want the watch brought here.-Univer-
salist sociable at Mrs. c. b. Fosters on
Front Street. Tuesday evening.-The Free
Baptist church gave supper at the vestry
Wednesday evening Mrs. l.. X. Maston
has moved to Boston,. ID. Newell traded
horses and now has three-year- old,-While
sliding on the crust, Monday afternoon, on
tobopyan, Walter Scott had the misfortune
TO break one of his legs.-About twenty
attended the Masonic fair at Dresden, Tues
dav eveuing.-Allie Dinsmore left Tuesday
afternoon for Gloucester, Mass, where he is
to learn the painters trade.-Mr Marble of
Harmony was in town on business, Wednes-
drv.-Walter Dinsmore has promising
eight months old colt, broke to the harness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

The broad Atlantic, is ever stormy thoroughfare.
Yet blow the winds ferceiy, and ride the
waves ever 50 loftiv. seanen must man the good
ships. tourists will brave the passage. and CONNER
cia travellers and BUYERS must visit the centres Of
foreign trade and manufacture. That atroeious
malady seasirknes together with colicky pains and
much inward uHcasiness i often endured when Hos
trtter's stomach Bitters would have fortified the
vovsgers against them. Sea captains, and in fact
all old salts and veteran travellers acquainted
with the protective value OF this esiimable proven
tive ami remedy, and are rarely unprovided with it.
tIngTants IN the far West should Ii a a safe
guard against malaria. seek the aid OF the Btters
for Dyspepsia, constipation liver complaint, kidney
troubles and all ailments thar impair the harmon
ious and vigorous action Of the vital powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

In Market Square there was to be
seen yesterday pung painted in the most
extreme of taste. The tail boards and the
back of the seat were ornamented by cuts of
horses in different positions; the sides bore
deer and foxes; and the dasher drawings of
dogs in various attitudes. The body of the
pung was painted black, the figures bright
yellow. these causing the concentrations to
be most strikingly CONSPICUOUS. The pug
stands alone, without "A rival in the style of
its finish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

The distinguishing mark by which the com-
m't'ee having in charge the lecture of Mon
aay evening were to recognize Mr.. Pullen 10
'A'd 10 have been his tall hat. When the
usih bearing the lecturer pulled into the
uepot there were several strangers who filled
'ne oiiias regards tall hats, "and tits rumored
'uA' one OF them came very near being borne
VI 70 the hotel by the committee before he
succeeded IN convincing his captors that he
was In no sense of the word lecturer, had
never delivered lecture in his life, and
u'aht believe he could lecture if he should
Wy Inc committee released him. and soon
discovered the real Mr.. Pullen, aud the citi-
.en' OF Augusta who listened to the vivid
inscriptions of this charming and highly
rest.
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The Augusta Loan and Building Asso-
citation Prospers.

special business meeting of the Direc-
tors of the Augusta Loan and Building Asso-
citation was held at the office of H. NJ Heath
last evening. The Secretary's books showed
the net earnings of the association for the
last quarter to be sixty-nine dollars and sew
enty cents. After crediting the permanent
expense with liberal per cent, and paying
the amount required by statute to the guar
anty fund, dividend was declared at the
rate of six per cent per year. The third
series was opened and the Secretary is now
ready to receive subscriptions. The associa-
ton offers safe investment to all, and now
is the time to subscribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

This is the time of year when the marble
craze starts in among the small boys, and
dealers in them report brisk sales which will
Increase during the next month or two. One
dealer offers a combination of attractions by
throwing in stick of gum with every glass
marble that he sells. When the first patches
OF bare ground being to show every small
boy will be playing marbles, In a few weeks
'he craze will be over and the stock of the
marble dealers will be put away hll another
season. Where the large number of marbles
mat are sold each season to the boys go to is
none OF them are ever known TO have any on
nand when the next season opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

Your stomach of course. Whys Because
If il is out of order you are one of the most
miserable creatures living. Give it fair,
honorable chance and see if it is not the best
friend you have in the end. Don't smoke in
the morning. Don't drink in the morning
If YOU must smoke and drink wait until your
stomach is through with breakfast. You
can drink more and smoke more in the even
ing and it will tell on you less If your
food ferments and does not digest right III
YOU are troubled with Heartburn, Dizziness
of the head, coming up of the food after
eating. Biliousness, Indigestion, or any other
trouble of the stomach, you had best use
Green's August Flower, as no person can
use il without immediate relief.
janl7d&w1ychwky
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Peter Bennett's money has been found.
and is now in safe in Bangor, but the
difficulty is that there is only about $4,000,
onetlird less than the sum alleged to have
been stolen. Now Bennett will claim that
as his treasure is not all returned he is not
holden TO pay the reward. or at least only a
portion of it, The officers will demand the
whole, and it would not be singular if ltiga
ton arose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

Hon. 7. 0. Vickery was circulating
petition Yesterday for increasing the pay of
the men at the life saving stations.
class of men are more deserving of recog-
milton than these brave fellows who are con
'tantly risking their own lives to save others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

The Daniel Boone car was attached to the
Boston express yesterday afternoon. After
the train left the depot, the car was backed
up to the platform and the horses and para
sight to the large crowd of spectators to see
the operation and no doubt an instructive one
for the animals descended much more grace
fully from the car than many people do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

As well as the handsomest. and others are in
vited to call on any druggist and get free a
trial bottle of kemp's Balsam for the the
Throat and Lungs, remedy that is selling
entirely upon merits and is guaranteed to re-
lieve and cure all chronic and acute Coughs,
Asthma. Bronchitis and consumption. Large
bottle soc and 81. feb2Sd&w4wlp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

The parade of the Daniel Boone company
yesterday attracted large crowds. 1t had
nearly all the features of wild Indian life
both civilized and uncivilized, with brass
band of no small dimensions to enhance the
display Young America realized some of
the visions which dime novels had brought
before the youthful mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

The small boys have been quite numerous
about the streets recently, and have found
time to do considerable mischief. They
truant officer will soon change the order of
things. Parents should see to it that their
children are at school. Idle boys are pretty
habits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

Don't fail to hear Hon. O. c. Moore and
Hon. William II. Loouey at Meonian Hall
this evening. Both are eloquent and enter
tanning speakers and thoroughly yersed on
the leading issues of the day. Ladies are
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

The clocks which indicate the year, month
and day, as well as time of day took jump
yesterday from February 2sth to March LIST
Leap year was little beyond their powers
Of computation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

Capt. Henry f. Blanchard will install the
officers of Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter at
Masonic Hall, liallowell, this Thursday
evening. An oyster supper and musical
entertainment in connection with the instala-
tion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

Send Postal Note for 80 cents to the Nor
way Medicine Co Norway, Me-, and receive
by Mail. postage paid anywhere in the United
States bottle of Browns Instant Relief for
pain.
decI2dtf
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"Bluejay" supper and Peak sisters at the
NJ f. church vestry tonight. The Peak sis
tiers are n talented company of young ladies',
eight in number, and they have been success
full in their concerts thus far The concert
will begin at O'Clock. Supper from to
30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

Mr. Edward Brown of Bath, who gave an
exhibition of club swinging at the entertain
ment Tuesday evening, will commence to
instruct large class of young men in the art,
at the Y. NJ c. A gymnasium this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-01

The attention of our readers is called to
the advertisement in another column offer
ing the stock and fixtures of the late Helen
E. Piper for sale at a bargain. 1t is good
business opening
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yS~The Ladies Auxiliary to the Y. NJ.
c. A. will give baked bean supper" at the
rooms of the association Saturday evening,
March ;. Supper will be served from 6 to
so. Admission 30 cents.