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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
BATES COLLEGE.

A fine course of course of lectures are soon
to be delivered under the auspices of the
college. Rev. Phillips Brooks will address
the students and their friends May 18th. The
other speakers in the series will be Prof. +
II. Rich, G. w. Wood, p. II. D., Rev. +.
S. Root, Rev. +. ii. Allen, Rev. Thos. Hill.
The literary societies have secured Judge
}. w. Symonds as commencement orator.
Prof. Stanton met his classes Monday for the
first time since his accident two weeks ago.
N. + Adams of the Senior class has been
elected principal of the Groveland, Mass,
high school at good salary. He entered upon
his work there this week.-Within year it
is quite probable that the college will erect
three new buildings-an observatory, chem
zeal laboratory and library building
Everett J. Small, 80, who has been for
several weeks in the south for his health, is
quite seriously i'll at Arkansas Hot Springs.
His father, }. T. Small, Esq, of Lewiston
is now with him.-Preparations are being
made to properly observe Arbor Day.-The
nine are still confined to gymnasium practice,
there yet being considerable snow upon the
ball ground.-W. n. Thompson, formerly
of SO, now memberof Philadelphia Med-
cal College has been visiting; bis old classmates
for few days. He is to teach the summer
term of the Waldoboro high school. kim
ball, 81, is reported quite i'll at his home in
sive preparations for observing Ivy Day i'll
Juue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
Capitol Rifle Club.

The Capitol Rifle Club at its regular meet
ing last evening elected the following gentle
men, officers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mr.. Treby johnson; vice president,
Dr. J. w. North secretary, j. A. Fairbanks
treasurer, +. L. Whitehouse; directors,
Gen. Henry Boyinton, reelected, Mr.. Frank
S. Noble, Capt. W. 5. Choate, Rev. Isaac
J. Mead. Judge W. Z. Whitehouse. The
meeting was very well attended and much
interest manifested. The question of amend
ing the bylaws so as to organize revolver
club in connection with the rifle club was
talked over aud referred to the directors
with instructions to report at the next regu-
lar meeting of the club, "Wednesday, May 2,
at the store of j. A. Fairbanks. There were
seventy five new members voted i'll from this
and neighboring cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
BASE BALL
Meeting of Augusta Enthusiasts Last
Evening.

That the people of Augusta are bound to
have good ball nine this year was shown by
the large gathering which assembled at the
aldermen's room last evening to consider the
subject of putting a good nine into the field
to represent the city of Augusta in the Ken
nebec Valley League. Mr.. Fred Owen
called the meeting to order and Judge A. G.
Andrews was chosen chairman. After some
general and informal discussion of various
points in connection with the formation of
club. On motion of Mr.. OBrien a commit
tee was appointed By the chair to draw up
constitution and report plan of organiza
ton. The committee appointed consisted of
Mr.. O'Brien, Mr.. Morse, Mr.. Fred Owen,
Mr.. Flagg, Mr.. Getchell and Mr. c. b. Bur
leigh. The meeting was then adjourned till
Monday evening at the common council
room at half past seven, where the commit
tee will make its report and permanent
organization be effected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
Personal.

Mayor Chapman of Portland was in the
city yesterday
Hon. $. W. Carr of Bowdoinham was in
the city yesterday afternoon.
Hon Mark f. Wentwo rth of ki,tery was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. d, C. Robinson and wife of Boston
were in the city yesterday.
Representative Hawkes. of Portland passed
through on the way to Bangor yesterday.
Hon. J. w. Wakefield of Bath greeted
friends at the station yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Alphonso Folsom of this city, is in
Bangor, a delegate to the G. l., of G. T.
! Secretary of the State Board of Agricul
ture Hon. Z. A. Gilbert was in the city yes
terday
Hon. William w. Thomas, Jr., of Port
land is to be entertained by the York Club,
b'ddeford, Wednesday night.
Howard Owen of the Maine Farmer and
Toby Candor" of the Boston Herald took
the afternoon train for Bangor yesterday.
It, Rev. IL. A. Nicely preached the SER
mon at the conservation of Rev. DIR. Cour-
'eney as Bishop of Halifax "Wednesday.
Ten. Ellis Spear, of Washington, ID. C.,
VIII deliver the Memorial Day address before
william Payson Post, G. A. R., of Warren.
MI. Is. j. Weeks, Assistant Superintendent
VI the Northeastern division of the American
express, passed through the city yesterday on
the ten o'clock train.
Mr.. Frank H. Edmunds, graduate of
ooioy University, has been appointed one Of
me four commencement orators at the AL
osny Law School. The class number forty
five.
W. l.. j. Croker has returned from his
Ap oouth, and is again attending to his large
p'ac"ce. During his trip he visited Wash
usten' Mt. Vernon, the battlefield of Bull
"an' me forts on the Potomac and Chesa
r.1e, and had the pleasure of shaking hands
With Grover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
BY J. NJ. Mixer. 29fd&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

NORWAY, ME-. II. SO.
This original manuscript certlties that from
the first day of September, 1887, TO the seven
tecnth day of February, lsss, forty-seven
and one-third dozen of Browns Instant
Relief" were sold at Noyes Drug Store, Nor
wav. Me. MOVES DRUG STORE. per F.
kimball.
SourH PARIS, Me, March 5, 'sS
Nv sales are larger on browns Instant
Relief" than all proprietary medicines of
like nature. giving general satisfaction.
A. NJ. GERRY.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
Hnppimess and Henlth

Are important problems, the former depend
ing greatly on the latter. Every one is
familiar with the healthy properties of fruit.
and no one eau afford to be sick and miserable
while the pleasant California concentrated
LIQUID fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, may be
had of our enterprsing druggist. }. NJ. Mixer.
anr l0deod&w I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The moment mat sIiaII De Ms last,
but Dr. pierce's Pleasant Pellets have for
ever settled the question of comfortable
existence until that moment does arrive, and
put to flight the melancholy forebodings of
sufferers from biliousness. headache, indi-
gestion, constipation, and kindred ailments
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The Colby baseball club passed through
on the 10 A. NJ train yesterday to play the
Portands One of the members told the
journal reporter that he considered the Port
land team this year stronger than the one of
last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Coal fell Tuesday, or that is what the man
on the front end of dump cart, filed with
coal, thought when the sword pin" came out
on Water street Coal fell but the man
didn't lie was on the other end of the
teter. The last seen of him he was scratching
his scaplock in a meditative sort of way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The elegant wall papers to he found at c.
Beale and Cos. are in great demand by their
customers who are pleased that they can
decorate rooms SO beautifully and cheaply
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The outside track at the station was being
repaired yesterday and all trains in the fore
noon were obliged to take the track nearest
the depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

j. II. Cogan & Co., have been given the
contract to do the plumbing, etc, for the new
custom house at Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

O. willamson's store is connected by ,ele-
phone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Lord and Lowell are having fitted up in the
rear of their store an extra apartment to
meet the growing demands of their business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Local Notices.

Now is the time when everybody is taking
up their carpets. In this connection itwould
be well to remember that there is nothing
better than oil newspapers to put under
carpet We sell old paper suitable for this
purpose at 10 cents per hundred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

large number of the prominent citizens
of Augusta left on the 8 o'clock train yestcr-
day morning to attend the County Convention
at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Highland Lodge, A. .. l.. w, will give
mock initiation of candidate some time
in May. They promise the real goat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Steamers coming into Portland report per-
ilous navigation from St. John to Cape Rest
on account of icebergs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The work of laying the stone cut the past
winter for the new post Office was commenced
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Mr. George James, the popular stage
driver from Togus for the last few years, is
still confined to the hospital with trouble
from an old wound in his leg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The County Commission r. finished their
work yesterday and tsok the morning train
for the convention at Watervile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

There will be meeting of the Cushnoc
Gun Club at j. A. Fairbanks store Friday
evening next, at 7.30 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Delegations from Bowdoinham, Bowdoin,
many towns in York and Cumberland coun-
ties, were on the afternoon train to Bangor,
which passed through this city yesterday
ty delegations went through by the back
route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The Della Collins got in about p. NJ.
Yesterday with a very heavy freight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

In point of medicinal power and excellence
Hop Plasters are far ahead of all others
25 cts. april24eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

Yesterday morning, the 25th of April ice
was formed as thick as window glass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The work of tearing down the old building
where Mr.. Bennet's new brick building is to
stand was begun yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
STATE NEWS
HE NOBSCOT

PENOBsCOT.
After many attempts, says Tuesdays Ban
gor Commercial, the Penobscot Agricultural
Society at last held meeting in this city
Yesterday aud elected officers as follows ::
President, II NJ. Brown: Vice Presidents,
George Holland. j. II. Comins; Secretary
and Treasurer. B. A. Burr; Trust es, A. g..
Kent J. +. Shaw, L. X. Copeland. f. II.
Gregory and A. G.. Kent were elected as
delegates to attend the convention of the
various agricultural societies of this country
for the purpose of electing member of the
State Board of Agriculture. 1t was voted to
hold the annual fair this fall in Orrington,
September 18th and 26th
1t is reported that arrangements had been
ma lie to bail John J. Murphy the Boston
gambler who was arrested in Bangor. and
that after bonds were given Murphy was to
leave town. The plan was frustrated,
The Secretary of the Bangor Board of
Health has made his report to the Secretary
of the State Board. The following is an
abstract from it; Contagious diseases 36
cases; 3 deaths. Diphtheria, 10; ) deaths.
Scarlet fever IA, Typhoid fever, u; 3
deaths, The quality of the water, which is
taken from the Penobscot river is excellent.
The city has a system of sewerage and it is
water as soon as construction can be com
pleted. One hundred nuisances have been
reported all of which have been removed,
Scarlet fever has been more than unusually
prevalent and diphtheria less. School
houses as rule are in good condition as re-
CARDS heating, ventilation and water supply.
The Board has met with good success and
encouragement from the people generally.
SAGADAHoC.
Demonstration correspondent writes
Apr. 25 c. & T. W. Fogg's lumber mill
started up Wednesday morning employing
about 60 men. The time is earlier than usual
The river is free from ice, and vessels to
load with lumber brick and ice will soon
arrive. Capt. j, o. Given has returned from
the eye intirmary Portland, where he has
been for a month and a half.
Wednesday the Rev J l.. Hill left Bath
for Orono, the new field to which the f
Maine Conference appointed him.
The cylinders for the engines of the new
steamer Nahanada are being cast at the Bait
Iron Works The low pressure cylinder i.
already finished and proved perfect cast.
SOMERSET.
Some six or seven years ago A. B. Cole OF
Smthfied was butchering hog when the hog
became enraged and bit the inside of hi.
hand, tearing the nerves of the hand badly
OF late he has been suffering from the eff
fects of the wound his hand and arm paining
him intensely.
Chas Roderick who was in Jail at Nor
ridgewock for liquor selling was let out to do
some chores and forgot TO go in again Tues
day It is said that one of the other prison
ers went over to the telegraph office and sent
message to Jailer Mitchell who was absent
at the time to notify him of the fact The
officers here are on the lookout for Roderick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

gg~ Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at kinsman's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water SITS. at moderate
,.r;,o ian2Udeodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
NORMAL SCHOOLS.

The one prominent difference between our
schools and those of Massachusetts has for
many wears been that of the qualifications OF
the teachers. especially in schools OF lower
grades. The difference in qualifications mas
5epended upon the training of the teachers
for the most part. A teacher trained IN tue
..traininp schools" OF Normal schools has al
vavs the preference with school boards. The
result is general system, general me'hods
of teaching, and better results in every way
Maine committees and superintendent nave
recognized these advantages and demand
for Normal graduates is fast being felt our
Normal Schools have therefore become AZ
necessary part of our school system. supt.
I.uce thus saws of them:
The work done in all these schools mas
been of excellent quality, and superior IN
same respects to that of former years As
the quality of the material upon which they
are to work improves in maturity and capaai'y'
as it does from year to year, it Is possible 70
do more thorough work, especially upon the
s,r;ctlv professional side The somewhat
searching closing public examinations OF
graduating classes upon this side OF .hel,
work which have been practiced for seve,ai
Years have made it evident that those VINO
comnlete the course. go out year by year
better prepared to do intelligent teaching
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

rat was the cause of quite little excite
ment in the back yard of one of our citizens
recently. He was a huge fellow and the cat
venturing near was chased off the field by
the old rodent A neighbours dog then APP
peared on the scene and valiantly barked at
distance. The old fellow held his ground
however. till one of the men about the place
wen, forth to battle with club and succeed
ed in dispatching him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

We are informed by the Experimenting
School Committee that, III violation of the
school regulations, persons are visiting our
city schools, soliciting the purchase of books,
etc. from the teachers and others, and they
say the practice must be stopped, and they
call upon the teachers to aid in putting stop
10 this violation of the rules. We are told
that some of the teachers complain that they
have been victimzed by the misreprcsenta-
tions of some of these book peddlers Bangor
Hhtg 4 Courier.
Would not the above local apply to this
city rs well as to Bangor?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26
Socal 2aoilcrs.

Alvin Joslyn, Wednesday, May 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

The sportsmen are fixing up their decoy
ducks and using them for the first time
this season. The backward spring is some
what of draw back but some of the Augusta
sporting men say they are going to have
some fun before close time if only south
east wind will spring up to drive the ducks
inland -Four of these gentlemen went out
to Dallas pond Tuesday, taking a small stove
along with them. They didn't get but one
duck hut they did get lusty. full-grown
appetite and INDUCED in the most savory
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26

som RsET

Some six or seven years ago A. B. Cole of
Smithfield was butchering hog when the hog
became enraged and bit the inside of his
hand, tearing the nerves of the hand badly.
OF late he has been suffering from the eff
fects of the wound, his hand and arm paining
1. IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-26


The next subject treated in the report is
the Free High Schools.
"Aualvzing the statistics as they stand
saws the supernte lit will be noticed
that. while there was an increase of but one
in the number of towns in which these
schools were supported, there was anincrease
of 25 in the number of terms, and of ~ IN
the number of weeks of school 1t Will be
further noticed that the number of pupils
attending them WAS larger by 246, aud that
the average attendance increased by 9'I
While these figures do not show the remark
able growth which has been almost annually
constant since 1879, they nevertheless show
that these schools are losing nothing in their
hold upon popular favor.
The statistics showing the character OF the
work done indicate that on the whole, 1t was
of HIGHER character than that in the schools
of the preceding year.
The increases in the amounts expended
for these schools closely agree with the in-
crease shown in the number OF terms. lhes
indicate. therefore, no material change ID
the character of the teachers employed as
measured by wages paid.
The condition as here shown is an advance
On that of any year since our high schools
were established Their growth and I'M
provenent in character and efficiency mas
been constant since 1879 when they were re-
established They are now evidently perma-
neutly fixed in our public school system pe-
yond peradventure of further suspension OF
of abolition.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-10-02
THE LATE CHARLES BRENlG.

Charles Brenig, an old resident of
the islands, died in San Francisco,
September l2th, aged Ga years. The
remains were brought on the Mari
posa, Monday, the widow accompany
ing them. About ten years ago the
deceased had stroke of paralysis,
and he has never been well since.
He went to California thinking to
benefit by the climate. Brenig was
native of Germany and came to
the Islands sometime in the fifties.
He was first employed as head baker
by man named Fox, who kept a
bakery on Hotel street near Mauna-
Ikea. After remaining with Fox
some time he opened a bakery on
his own account, which he kept run
ming for several years. After that
he opened dry goods store on
Nuuanu street, and supplied sea-
men on whalers with clothing. 1t
was while he was engaged in this
business that he bought real estate.
He owned the block on Nuuanu
street from Marine to Queen streets.
He married several years ago Ke-
nahu, a native of NIoloIlai, who sur
wives him. The funeral will take
place Wednesday afternoon at four
O'Clock from his late residence,
Nuuanu avenue.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-10-02
SHIPPING NaIES.

The Mikahala will lay up this week
for Il cleaning. She will go on the Ma
rine Railway.
Captain Smith will take the schooner
Haleakala to Pcpeekeo and return this
trip, Captain Kibling remaining ashore
on account of illness.
The bark Jas a King was hauled mp
on the Marine Railway this afternoon
to be cleaned.
The bktne Planter encountered q gale
off the Farallones on her last trip to the
Coast.
The U S S Nipsic has been ordered
from Callao to Samoa.
The bktnc Klikitat cleared for Puget
Sound this afternoon.
The Cor9nna is expected to sail this
afternoon for Rowland Island.
The bgtne w Irwin, Capt McCul-
loch, arrived this morning lG days from
San Francisco. She brought Il deck
load of 240 hogs for Burke and Winston.
The American ship Daniel Barnes,
Capt Strover, arrived this forenoon, 81
days from Newcastle, n S w, with 1888
tons of coal for Irwin IL Co.
On Sept 23rd, the bktne Mary Win
kelman had the honor of being the first
vessel tOwed by Spreckels' new tug
"Active." The Winkelmann was taken
out to see at the rate of about ten miles
an hour.
The bktne 5 N Castle took for San
Francisco yesterday 1924 bgs of sugar,
and l AGO bgs of rice; value, SAG ,l76.l7.
Mr.. Webster, chief clerk freight of the
| S n Co., leaves by the Walaleale
this evening for weeks vacation. Mr..
Ross, purser of the Mikahala, will act
as chief freight clerk for the week.
The steamer Waialeale will take the
Mikahala's route this week. and will re-
turn to Honolulu Sunday morning.
ARRIVALS AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Sept IA, U S S Dolphin, II days from
Honolulu.
Sept II, bark Forest Queen, 81 days
from Honolulu.
Sept 22d, bktne Planter, IS days from
Honolulu.
DEPARTURES FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
Sept 18th, schr W S Bovine.
Sept 23rd, bktne Mary Minkelman,
both for Honolulu.
PROTECTED DEPARTURES.
Bark Forest Queen, bktnes Planter
and w II Dimond, and the S S Austria
liza on Oct 9th.
AUCKLAND.
Sept 18th, Alameda from Homo
lulu.
EsQUIMAULT.
II NJ S Espiegle, II days from Ho-
nOlulu.
PORT TOWNSEND.
Sept llth, schr VIM Renton for Ho-
nolulu.
Sept 10th, ship i Hersey from Ho-
nolulu.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-10-02
the CHINESE THEATRE.

The Police Court room was crowd
ed with Chinese this morning maxi
ing it apparent to passers by that
something unusual was happening.
1t appears that one Ing Foon COM
planned at the Station house of the
noise that issued from the Chinese
theatre every night. The result was
that police officers arrested ten Chi
nese belonging to the theatre, and
they were charged in the Police
Court this morning with maintain
ing common nuisance. While the
arrests were being made three as
saults were committed, and these
will also have to be dealt with. The
hearing of these cases has gone
over to Thursday.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-10-02

In small riot at Glasgow the
police broke twenty batons in their
efforts to quell the disturbance.
The Doncaster st. Leger stakes
run Sept. II were won by Lord
Calthorpe's Seabreeze.
The Chinese Exclusion Bill has
been finally disposed of by the
Senate. which declined to recon
slider the vote by which it was
passed.
Qellow fever is still spreading in
the Southern States.
William Warren, the Boston Come
dian is dead.
The sugar trust has resolved tc
increase the price Of sugar.