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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-21
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A STORY WITH A POSTSCRIPT.


AUTHOR OF 'THE SECRET OF THE SEA- 'THEIR
LAST MEETING" ETC;
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-21
w. III. POLLOCK,
PART L

EDITOR OF THE LONDON SATURDAY. REVIEW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11
GOOD TEMPLARS.
Session OF Penobscot District Lodge at
East Newport.

The regular quarterly session of Penobscoi
District Lodge. q Iod Templars vas held al
East Newport, THURSDAY Dee 9Th, with sue
cess, Lodge, No. lso. The following of
tcers were present Daniel Small, Past
Dist. Templar; Mrs. II. Barstow, Dist Vice
Templar; Geo. W. Nickerson, Dist. Secre-
tsry Mrs. NJ. F. Lord, ID. 5. of J. T.; W.
II. Warehouse, Dist. Treasurer. The lodge
was called to order by Z. ID. T. Small, who
invited j. c. I James II Hamilton to the
chair.
The Credential Committee reported twenty
six duly accredited delegates who were initi-
sted Adjourned at II NJ. till 80 =. NJ,
and during the recess an excellent dinner
was served in the upper hall. Called to order
at / 80 by Dist. Templar, f. L. GIBSON.
The Programme Committee reported the
following which was adopted
Singing by the lodge; reports of lodges /;
reports of Finance Committee; remarks by
Mrs. +. f. Pain q. S. j. T.; reports of Com
mttee on credentials song by Miss Mosely
Recess. Report, Committee on Resolutions !;
Question box; report of Committee on State
of the Order; new business remarks for
the good of the Order.
The reports of the various lodges show
them TO be in most prosperou. condition.
Mrs T. +. Pain and Mrs. II Baratow spoke
earnestly in behalf of the work of the Juv-
emile Department. The evening session was
called to :der by 2. ID. T. Small. Speeches
were made by Mrs. +. f. Cain, J. II Hamil-
ton, Rev. J. Tnling, w Hunter and others.
All agree that this was one of the most
pleasant sessions of the District Lodge ever
held. The entertainment furnished BY the
local lodge was perfect in every detail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

One hundred and dfty-eight vessels passed
through the draw bridge into kenduskeaa
stream at Bangor during the month of No
vember.
The jurors from Topsham for the ) J
Court, December term, in Bath are Grand
Samuel f. Curtis and Frank Colby; Trav-
erse--Chas. Rackley, Chas. A. Clough and
Isaac W. Mallet
Edward Goodwin persisted in the fire which
destroyed the machine shop of the Nonsam
Manufacturing Company at Kennebunk
Thursday. He went into the building 10
save some tools and start the fire pump. He
was 50 years old and leaves a widow.
1t being generally understood that an ap-
preparation will be made by the approaching
Legislature for the building of a new hospi-
tai IN Maine, medical gentlemen in both
Lewiston and Bangor are moving in the mat
ter of having the institution located in those
cities.
Philip Vigue of St. Joseph Quebec, was
found in semi conscious condition under
the platform of the freight depot at Pitts
field Thursday night, just after the Pullman
train had passed. He was very badly
mangled about the hips and back and died
about midnight in great agony.
At a recent meeting of the Maine State
College the president reported as follows
Six hundred and ninety students have re-
ceived OF are now receiving their collegiate
education in this college. OF these, 27o are
graduates, 29l non-graduates, l2l present
number of students. of the graduates IA
have died, IL are farmers, IL are specialists
IN agriculture, viz; One professor of agri-
culture, one professor of botaI and horti-
culture, one director of agricultural expert
ms Mt station, seven assistants in agricultural
experiment station, three veterinary surgeons
and one editor agricultural paper. Twenty
nine are mechanical engineers. sixty five are
civil engineers and ten are engaged in manu-
features; % are teachers and - are engaged
IN miscellaneous calliDgs. OF the 2G4 living
graduates nine per cent are in the so called
professions and 81 per cent. in other and va
ried Industries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11
TIE RAILROADS.

A very handsome private car of the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad, containing several of
the officials of the road went through Bangor
Saturday evening The car was very nicely
fitted up and furnished.
The number of passengers carried last
year by the Maine Central railroad was
,52l ,S5l, who travelled a total of 81 .6s5 IL
miles, an average of 40 l-2 miles to each
person and paid an average of 80 cents each
for doing so.
1t is rumored that the Boston & Maine
Railroad Co have in contemplation the
building of large freight depot on the
ground occupied by the freight sheds of the
Eastern and NJ iine Central at Portland The
present quarters are inconvenient and over
crowded with business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The Journal received a very pleasant call
the venerable chaplain of the last House of
Representatives, who is still very active and
able for a man whose birth dates back to
the wear 1907, and who will be 50 Years old
in July next. BY invitation DIR. Randall
preached at the wesle, church in Bath on
Sunday last, the pastor Rev. l.. l.. Hans
come having arranged service especially
appropriate to old people. Several old
chairs, tables, stands and other articles Of
olden days we're brought into the church for
the occasion Among these were chair 100
wears old, from the Duncan family; an old
fashioned foot stove-sn article entirely I'M
heard of by the present generation; while
the table containing the bible, hymn book
and preachers notes was over l2S years old.
DIR. Randall preached from Zechariah u ;
CT. AT evening time it shall be light.
yery large audience was present. In the
evening an old fashioned old folks prayer
meeting was held which was much enjoyed
Dr Randall is one of the most widely known
clergymen Of the Methodist denomination,
and hs. had charges in all the leading cities
and towns in the State. At three or four
different times he has been stationed in this
city, and has always been an earnest laborer
in church work. the temperance cause and
in all moral reforms. He has been men,
her of the Maine conference for sixty years
and preacher for fifty years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11
AmuEements.
Az EsTKRFKIsI THAT DxsKkvEs SuccKss.

Az EsTKRFKIsI That DxsKKvEs Success.
The famous MeGibeny family, Who are
booked for Granite Hall January 18th do
not come under the auspices Of the Y. NJ. c.
A, but are personally contracted for BY Mr.
c. b. Wagar, he assuming entire re-
sporsibiiity. Mr.. Wagar proposes, however,
to give one third Of the proceeds to the asso-
citation This is indeed an enterprise that
deserves the highes: kind of success, and
there Is no reason 70 doubt that this mzgnii-
cent company will have a crowded house
The whole city will be painted red, white
and blue With advertising matter, and all Of
the school children will be presented with
beautiful cuts Of the "McGibeny family"
palace car, which is the largest a. veil as the
finest and best equipped palace car in the
country, being "A feet in length, exceeding
the length Of the regular passenger coaches
BY over 80 foet- Crowds inspect the car
wherever it goes. Among the specialties
which the family present are, silver band
Of Is pieces, an orchestra Of 70 pieces,
male quartette mixed qu4rteue, ladies quar-
tetie, string quartetre, iouble qaartetre.
chorus Of l6 voices, two elocutonists, two
prima donna sopranos, violin soloist from
bone sololst, elarionet soloist, and cornet
soloist.
The talented MEG .beny family instantly
made an impression on their audience al
Steinway Hall last aight, and the artiitic
efforts Of these intelligent performers elected
repeated and hearty encores.--.NeH FORK
Hsraid, FEB.
This family is as full OF music as an egg i.
full of meat.-Nep HareR, Conn. Times,
Noe. 20, 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The following nominations were made by
the Governor, Friday, December eth:
Bank Examiner-Hiram Knowlton, Port
land.
State Constable, County of York;. o,
II. Burnham, Buxton.
Municipal Judge-Ezrs c. Brett Bangor.
Municipal Judge--A. W. Shaw, West
brook.
Justice Of the Peace and Quorum-Reuben
Orf. Waldoboro.
Same-W. C. Hatch, Industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

DR.. A. NJ. Gard of Alma, member of the
examining board of ply sieians at the Insane
Hospital wa. at the Hospital yesterday and
in company with DIR. Dearborn made thor
ough examination of all the buildings con-
nected with the institution. DR.. Card re-
ports that there are now eleven cases of
diphtheria, all of which are confined to the
mems ward They are at present all con-
valeseent and unless unlocked for symptoms
manifest themselves, will be all right in a
few days DIR. Card speaks highly of the
officers in charge at the Hospital, and says
that they are doing all possible for the sup
preston or the disease and for the comfort
of those who are sick. The cases are COM
pletely isolated and the doctor says there is
no danger of the disease spreading to this
city as all the articles which came from the
sick wards and all persons who have any
thing to do with the patients are thoroughly
disinfected before leaving the buildings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Ralph Il Timer, republican candidate for
clerk of courts in Knox county. appesre d
with certified copies of the clerks records IN
the towns of Camden and Washington, stat
ing that the vote returned in those towns for
Ralph II. and Ralph T. Timer were really
east for Ralph Il. Timer. l.. {. Cornish
Esq, council for l.. +. Starrest, the demo
cratic candidate. admitted the claim Mr..
Timer had a plurality of only four ont Of q
casa, Gersham +. Burgess presented
certified copy of the Rockland clerks record
showing that the votes returned for q. H.
Burgess as senator from Knox county were
in reality east for him. He was allowed
the seat Joseph Il Littiedeld was declared
elected representative from the class COM
posed of Swau,ille, Brooks, Knox, Waldo
Freedom and Morrill,, notwithstanding the
fact that number of votes were returned
for Joseph Litle field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

If the proprietor of kemp's Balsam should
publish a card of thanks, containing expires
sions Of gratitude which come to him daily
from those who have been cured of severe
throat and lung troubles BY the use of Kemp.
Balsam, it would fill fair sized book. Hov
much better to invite all to call on any drug
gist and get free sample bottle tina. yor
may test for yourself its power. Large bot
ties Soc and SI.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The Governor and Councillors Rand and
Garter from the committee on election re-
,urns gave hearing yesterday afternoon to
,nose candidates whose election was affected
by defective returns. H. P. ClO''On of
Randolph appeared with certified copy Of
the pittstou town clerks record of election
which stated that the votes from that town
. cas-, for II. p. Cosson were in reality for
n p. Closson. Mr.. Hosea H. Cary Of Pitts
ton, the democratic candidate in this class
r,oJueed evidence to show that the town
.,.,k,s record ha 4 been tempered with, and
49,, the name had been changed from H. Il.
Clo.sou to H. ?. ClOsson- The hearing vas
postponed till next Thursday morning when
,hs town clerk will be present with his
record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Mr.. Winnie Of Boston came to this city
yesterday in the interest of the insurance
companies that were on the stock of c. II.
Guppy & Cos drug store, damaged by fire
December /, and adjusted the loss. The
companies on the same was the Sun of Lon
don in Downing's Agency, and the New
Hampshire & North British { Mercantile in
Macombers Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Did ever any one see Jolly dyspepticl We trow
not nat natural eheerfuResS is proof against he
almost ceaseless bodily annoyance OF chronic inii
gestont People whose stomAehs constantly
disturbed exhibit the ntmO pcevishness aud uer.
Sous irr'Abiity, Happily for them since the irfi
table and nervous premAlurely fret trcm-.lyes into
he grAve-tranquIlity of the stomach and renewed
good temp awAit them in sure quarter, If they
Will but seek II. The genial stomaclic Hostetter'-
stomach Hiitrrs, breed- cheerfuuess by iusurng il
essential pre- conltiUn-easvt digestion. Bilious
mess, too, AMI constipation malcv Ulrni companions
of the uansher, dl sp-psiH vanish after brief but
steady course Of the national Alternative MANY a
temper naturally sweet, but continually -ourrd By
the combined attack of this OF ips tassr- thu.
boundary of monomHnia. Prevent this possibility
with the Bitters. Mahrisl fcy.r-, rheumatism, Kid
ney complaints aud debility truly relieved by
thi. standard medicine. codSw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The causes of i'll health are many and va
rious, but the strangest promoter of sickness
/. tina, which is affecting family in this
city \ few days since large arc light was
hung about ten feet from their house so that
it shines directly into the sleeping apart
ments After it had burned one night the
head Of the household became i'll the next
day younger member of the family sick
eued and now sll are ailiug They attribute
their misfortune solely to the baneful effects
of the electric light and it is said will petition
the city government for the removal of the
pole to posti IN where its RAYS will not
steal away their health,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Be We king, or be We peasant.
II YOU have a breath unpleasant,
Teeth discolored. gums that tease ye,
SOZODONT'S the thing to please ye.
Use it every night and morning
Teeth preserving and adornipg.
declleod&wlwur
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Socal 2lloilers.
$40 REWARD

VIII be paid. for the detection and conviction
Of any person or persons stealing the Journal
from steps or Railways where they are lief. by
our carriers.
BURLEfoa & FLrsr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Attorney General Baker and Capt Mi
chaeli. of the Kenuehec Arsenal have &c
cepted an invitation to the annual dinner of
the directors Of the y. - +. r. X, at
the vendome, Boston, on TUESDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11
Local Notices

NJ Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at kinsmans Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water Sta. at moderate
prics. ian2aieodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

A-The citizens of Augusta and Gardiner
are invited to inspect an elegant line of an
tique oak and ash and black walnut chamber
sets at A. L. Wells & Co.'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Ma wants some COMPOUNDED Catholic
pills said little Augusta mai len whose
chm Just reached above the counter. The
weary druggist handed her box of com
pound cathartic. and she trudgsd away as
happy as if she'd just got into long dresses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Rev. Walker Gwynue gives an interesting
Illustrated lecture on the English Cathedral
at Canterbury and Durham to which the
public are invited. on Thursday evening next
at st GATHERINGS Hall The Augusta quar-
tetts will furnish music The proceeds will
he devoted to buying new choir seats at St
Marks church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The city government held private session
last evening 1t is understood that the ac-
counts Of Street Commissioner Savage were
examined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Last evening Augustus streets were
shrouded in darkness, and Kerosene himly
Illuminated the stores The loosening of a
coupling on the jack shaft of the water
wheel At the electric light station caused the
dynamos to shut down 1t will be repaired
tola, and Augusta will again be illumined
tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Notwithstanding the few snow flakes which
have fallen, the skating is reported excel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

II you need new CLOAK call at the ladies'
parl ,r- at Hotel North wednesday, and look
At the finest line ever shown in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Mr.. ". l.. Studley of the we'll known Bos-
ton store at Gardiner. will be at the Hotel
North parlot. tn a large line of elegant
cloaks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The trial Of criminal eases 10 ME Superior
Court begins today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Mai G J House left yesterday for Mon
non with the remains of Mrs. House. Funer-
al services by the Rev. A. f. Skeele were
held at the late residence of the deceased on
Melville st, Sunday, the Congregational
phuir furnishing music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Superintendent Dutton has raised a por-
ton Of the sidewalk on the east side of Grove
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

Oyer one hundred scholars are in attend
ance at oak Grove Seminary, vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The Baptist pulpit in thi. city will again
be occupied next Sunday by President Pep
per Of Colby university,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

A dense fog enshrouded the hill tops yes
terday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11
Probate Court sat yesterday.

German measles are still raging in the
eity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

The Germans spectacular minstrels who
gave such an excellent performance here
last season will appear al Granite Hall next
Friday evening This Company is the rec
ognized leading minstrel organization travel
ing. The Lawrence, Mass, Daily Eagle"
in commenting upon a recent performance
has the following:
"Gorman's mnstrels, old favorites in Law =
renee, appeared at the opera house last night
The audience were treated to minstrel per
formance that has never been equalled in
this city. The programme bristled with new
and novel features that upon presentation
were received with applause. The overture
was elaborate and the afterpiece, which is
the best ever produced here as those who
have seen it will concede, was all that any
lover of minstrelsy could desire. The
specislties were excellent.
The following letter from the famous
humorist, Robert j. Burdet,e, to the Red
path Lyceum Bureau, explains itself -
PHLADELPHIA, 18th.
DEAR K. l.. B.-Went into the Academy
of Music last night to hear the Bo,ton Stars.
Grand thing-big as prairie. II the public
don't like that programme, and the way it is
read, sung, and played than the public don't
know what they want. | don't believe the
stars themselves know how good it is.
Yours sincerely,
BoBERI J. BURDErTE.
PLAIsFIELD. N. j., Oct. %.
DEAR SIR Il take pleasure in testfying
to the unusual success of the Boston stars at
Chautauqua. They gave several concerts in
the great amphitheater, before immense au-
iiences, and completely captured every body.
Yours truly,
j. IL. VINCENT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

MA. L. Wells Co. have the largest
line of sideboards in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

NEW ADvEEIIsExEsrs
Fgrnitnre--A. l.. Weils.
Cod watch Given Away-R. W soule.
Wanted bozrders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

M,ssrs j " Estes & Son of this city are
doing a line of work in which they have no
rivals east of Portland. The only shoe
which dts , that m ale to order. aud OF TINS
line Of work the firm makes IA specially
They are having all the york to which they
can attend in making mems 1and sewsd boots
and shoes from lasts altered to "Sactly cor
respond with the foot Such shoes cost
from six TO ten dollars per pair.
"Hotcls get some of their furniture free
Of charge in the following manner sad
wcH-known landlord yesterday IAN adj
v.rtsing agent comes around and gets lot
Of names Of people who want to put their
names in some public place. lie then has
desk or table built to which is attached a
frame containing all these advertisements
Then h gives us the desk for us in the news
paper room. We get our registers free IN
the same way, the ads being printed on the
blottng paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-11

One hundred and nifty eight vessels passed
through the draw bridge into henduskeag
stream at Bangor during the month of No
vember.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-16
A pHoNoaRAPH's CONTENTS.
Speeches by Gladstone and Balfour
and O Song by Patti.

Speeches by Gladstone ana baiiour
and O Song by Patti.
From the New York Times
A phonograph will arrive at Mr. Thomas
A. Edison's laboratory ut Llewcllyn park
within day or two, which, when 1t is
allowed to give forth the sounds that are
contained within il, win create no small
degree OF sensation. 1t contains the tones
OF the eloquent voice Of William +. Glad
stone ex-premier Of England, the "Grand
Old Man." who is now lreland's dearest
advocate. Still more-therc is sealed up
in the little instrument asongby the divine
Adeina Patti, and speech by the Right
Hon. Arthur James Baliour, chief sccre-
tary for Ireland. Mr. Edison sent this
most perfect of all his monographs TO
England some months ago, with the idea
Of obtaining for the edifcation OF the
American people the sounds Of the voices
Of the great English statesmen, Gladstone
and Baliour, rs well rs those OF the divine
Patti, whose last and only farewell tour is
still fresh in the memory OF all lovers Of
music In this country. The mission was
a success, and the phonograph, full OF
eloqucncc and song, Is almost hourly ex-
peeled 10 arrive. When Mr.. Edison shall
finally turn the crank which shall unwind
the skein Of language and music. treat
may be expected such as may never be
experienced again until Gladstone, Balfour
and Patti shall come IN propria persona.
When asked last evening ~ 10 the time
Of the monographs arrival Mr.. Edison
said; at will he here by the next
steamer"