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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
Base Ball.

The great national game must have quite a
hold on the popular heart when it proves
more attractive and exciting than a fire.
The Waterville Mail says
The game between the Colbys and Bates,
on the campus Wednesday, attracted con-
siderable attention, and was very exciting and
entertaining; so much so that the fire alarm
which was rung during the game was hardly
noticed, very few leaving, and those soon
returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
INSANE HOSPITAL.
What the Report Of the State Board OF
Health Committee says Of the Hos
pitafs Sanitary Condition.

Below is an abstract of the report made by
the Committee of the State Board of Health
on the sanitary condition of the State Insane
Hospital
1t will be seen by referring to the sketch
plan which accompanies the report, that the
Hospital consists, at the present time of a
central building from which three wings ex-
tend on each side, and two pavilions in the
rear, and TO either side. The central build
ing and the first wings represent the Hospital
as it was built in 1910, while the second and
third wings have been successfully added in
later years as the needs of the institution
have required them. The two pavilions
were completed in 1880 and 1883. All of
the buildings are of granite except the
pavilions; the latter are of brick. All those
buildings which are occupied by the patients,
wings and pavilions, are three stories high
The south wings and pavilion are occupied
by male patients while the corresponding
buildings on the north side are for the use of
female patients.
VENTILATION.
The older wings of this institution were
built without any adequate system of ventila-
ton, therefore, the problem of how to pro-
vide for the introduction of fresh air and the
removal Of foul air in sufficient quantity to
insure the physical health of its inmates has
been difficult one as it always is in similar
buildings where so serious fault of omission
has existed in the original plan of the archi-
tect. The very small registers and flues
which were one of the characteristics of the
old buildings, has necessitated extensive and
costly tearing out of old fues and the putting
in of others of more appropriate kind,
where they have been found to be needed.
Under the present management, this work of
Improvement has been done quite rapidly,
taking into consideration the fact that the
rate of work has necessarily been limited by
the financial status of the institution.
The introduction of fresh air into all the
wards by the use Of the indirect method of
steam heating is not done in a uniform way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The contract for the brick work IN MI.
p,,.,,.. now brick block on State street
has been awarded to Mr.. Horace Purinton
,f Waterville. Work will be commenced
today. The block is to be three stories high
,, nv IS feet, with brown stone trimmings
On the first floor are to be three stores ~
nv IS feet with German plate glass in 'front.'
Over these are to be Offices and over the
osce. will be the Odd Fellows Hall and
h.nouet hall. The finishing and carpenter
work has not yet been given out The build
inc will be ready for occupancy Oct. lst'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
Personal.

Councillors Lord and Wood arrived yester-
day afternoon.
Governor Marble arrived on the afternoon
train yesterday.
Deputy Labor Commissioner l.. r. Camp
bell came on the half past seven train last
evening.
Mrs S. S. Williams of this city has gone
to Dayton, Ohio, to meet her husband. She
intends remaining in that State about two
months.
Mr. G.. NJ. Allen formerly of this city,
now of Lewiston passed the Sabbath among
his friends in this city. He returned to
Lewiston yesterday morning.
Supt w T. Shinn of the New York and
New England r. X. who has been spending a
few days with Capt. Michaelis left on the
Yankee yesterday afternoon.
Major David X. Hastings of Fryeburg,
has resigned from the oxford Bar Committee
for the examination of candidates for admis-
sion and Addison E. Herrick, Esq. of Beth
ell, has been appointed by Chief Justice
Peters to fill the vacancy The committee
as now made up consists of George ID. Bis
bee of Buckfeld, Alfred S. Kimball of Nor
way and A. +. Herrick of Bethel.
Richard B. Caldwell, for over 81 years
editor and proprietor of the Kennebec Re-
porter of Gardiner, announces his retirement
from active work, and that his excellent
paper will now be carried on by other hands.
Mr.. Caldwell has been hardworking mem
Der of the fraternity, and has been very sue
cessful in giving his readers a bright and
newsy paper. The members of the fraternity
will regret his retirement from active service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The direct effect Of hot and coll water a I'd
changes Of temperature upon sewer pipe put
together with lead calked joints is a. follows:
Heat expands the lead in the hub of the pipe
30 much more rapidly and extensively than
1t does the iron. that the lead partly leaves
the hub to satisfy the conditions of increased
volume, and in 90 doing it changes its form,
30 that when contraction takes place its new
form is no longer one to make tight joint.
The defect incident to the wide ranges of ex-
ternal temperature in the basement will we
think, be largely remedied by what DIR. San
born has already done. 1t is evident to US
that there are certain advantages in a screw
joint sewer pipe system, and we would adj
wise the State in its new hospital building to
plumb it with wrought iron, screw joint pipes.
A very great sanitary improvement has
been made in the second and third wings on
both sides by placing the bath and water
closet rooms of each wing in juxtaposition.
as is represented on the plan at and B,
and building ventilating well between
them. An upward current is maintained BY
the help of steam coil in the base of each
we'll. The same renovation of the plumb
ing in the first wings is needed and it is the
intention of the management to have this
done as soon as the finances of the institution
VIII permit ne Improvements winch the
changes of the past few years have made in
the second and third wings can be appreciated
by comparing the present condition of their
plumbing with that which still remains in the
first wing. Particularly in the first wing
on the female side the need of change is
very urgent. The closets are of an atiquated
pattern and have long since ceased to be
safe if they ever were, which is doubtful
WATER SUPPLY.
The water supply of the Insane Hospital
has triple source.
The principle source of the drinking water
supply is spring situated in the woods on
the upper and back part of the farm at
distance of mile and quarter from the
Hospital and at distance from all sources
of pollution. A chemical analysis of this
water made in the laboratory of the State
Board of Health shows it to be water of
the best quality. The chemical examination
gives the following results, expressed in
parts per 100, 900 Odor, none; color, none
total solids, $40; loss on ignition, 200
hardness, 3.25; chlorine. 4 4; free ammonia,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The citizens of Augusta will do well to get
out their Partingtonian mop, as probabilities
indicate an unprecedented rise in the kenne-
bee. Reports from the upper waters of the
and ice unmetcd and the water in Moosehead
Lake and Dead river are higher than last
year at this time, in fact are higher than for
years. This high water has been boon to
the log drivers in that section and they have
been making quick work. The cool weather
We have been having of late if continued may
prevent severe freshet, but the chances
seem against this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
Local Notices.

Now is the time when everybody is taking
up their carpets. In this connection it would
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.
W. Physicians prescriptions are care
fully compounded at kinsman's Drug Store
corner of Bridge and Water SITS. at moderate
nrices iau2Oleodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, the great guar
anteed remedy. Would you believe that it
is sold on its merits and that any druggist
is authorized by the proprietor of this won-
derful remedy to give you a sample bottle
free? 1t never fails to cure acute or chronic
coughs. All druggists sell kemps Balsam.
Large bottles soc and 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

James A. Gctchel was arraigned before
Judge Andrews yesterday morning at "a. NJ.
on charge of manslaughter. .. A. Tuell,
of the firm of Heath i Tuell, appeared for
Getchell. The examination was waived and
$4,000 bonds were required for appearance
before the Grand Jury of the September
term. Isaac Bennett and Fred l.. Hersey
furnished bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

This is the kind of weather that goes by
opposites If il rains in the morning it is
probable that the day will be warm and sun
ny, but il bright sun, shining in a blue sky
w<h white, heecy clouds floating therein,
wakes one up in the morning, let every one
start ont prepared with umbrellas and rubber
boots, for the chances are in favor of "A fairly
good representation of the deluge before din
ner time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Are important problems, the former depend
ing greatly on the latter. Every one i:
familiar with the healthy properties of fruit
and no one can afford to be sick and miserable
while the pleasant California concentrated
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, may be
had of our enterprising druggist, J. NJ. Mixer
aprl0deod&w I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
A Correction.

Editor Of the Kennebee Journal;
Will you kindly rectify a mistake you
made in printing my letter in Saturdays paper.
1t was May 3rd that our Battery was used up
and the guns hauled off the field by hand in
stead of the 9th as you printed it.
j. +. CHASE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
What the Dealers say of Browns In
slant Relief
Sales Increasing.

PORTLAND. Me-. March 81 SIS
We are pleased to note the rapidly increas-
ing sales of Browns Instant Relief" At
the present rate it will soon become the
leading article of the kind in the market.
Cook. EVERETT & PENNELL.
may 51SwIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
For Ricketts,. Marasmus and all Wasting
Disorders of Children

SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil,
Hypophosphites, is unequalled. The rapidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is wonderful. II have used SCOTS
Emulsion in case of ricketts, and Marasmus
of hong standing. In every case the improve
ment was marked" j. NJ. MAIN. NJ. D.,
New York. oc.l7deod&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The regular monthly meeting of the Au-
gusta Loan and Building Association will be
held ut the Aldermen's Room on Wednesday
evening. MAY 10th Mt 7 IL o'clock, when the
money on hand will be offered for sale. At
any time prior to said meeting shareholders
can pay their dues to the Secretary who may
be found at the office of Heath and Tucll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Sturgis & Lambard's drive on Cold Stream
rived home on the Saturday night Pullman
They report large amount of snow in that
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The Grand Army Post procured new
mattress yesterday for the use of Mr.. J. NJ.
Libby in his Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Mr. j X. Partridge, who lives at the head of
Court street has been selling rhubarb of his
raising since the 10th, inst. and has peas up
in his garden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

There is to be sociable under the auspices
Of Golden Eagle Lodge, I. o. G.. r., ON the
evening of the 22d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Persons in Hallowell can obtain reserved
seats for the Battle OF hettysburg exhibition
next Monday evening of j. q. A HAYES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Hon. J. Manchester Haynes went to
Bangor Yesterday. The steamer Moose
head" owned by him and other parties will
be launched this afternoon at Mooschead
lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

There will be a half holiday in the city
schools next Monday afternoon to enable the
scholars to attend the matinee of the Battle
Of Gettysburg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Members Of the Boys Department of the
Y. NJ. G. A., have their regular drill in the
gymnasium this evening, at s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The Capital Park Association begin work
on the grounds today if the weather permits,
they say they are to have 9Th Of July cele-
bration there at any cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Meeting of the Governor and CounciI to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Hallowell man named Marshall swore
on Joe Foy last week on single sale of
liquor Foy paid $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Workmen commenced yesterday to raise
the upper story of Doughty's harness shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Some of the turn tables in use along the
Maine Central for tlrning the heaviest loco
motives are built entirely of iron and are fifty
feet in length. But owing to the nicely of
their adjustment it requires no more than
the strength of child to turn them. This
shows what is possible To do with machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

nicely dressed man was making the
bug destroyer yesterday soon after a
man dressed like a farmer entered those
stores that didn't purchase, and called for
the identical article Not long after the
first man came round again trying to sell.
The trick was too apparent,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
Gccal 2Naliers.

Probate Court yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Haskell has some fine Kennebec shad OF
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
Hanniness and IIenIth

The Della Collins was obliged to leav,
from the bank yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15
9Ie0.

In Readfeld, May IL, Miss Angie Collins, aged 50
wears; May IL, Miss Hattie F. Mace. aged q years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The funeral of Mr.. Will II. Hopkins will
take place at p. NJ. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The descriptive powers of young man,
who was illustrating subject of conversation
in one of the Water street stores yesterday,
resulted in his thrusting both fists through
the glass of the show case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Since the matter of paving has been de-
cded the average tax payer feels an in
creased aversion to mud. Stnce clean
forgets that he has been acclimated to mud
for years past and is inpatient when he sees
the Kcnnebec valley clay on his new shine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

in order, the following problem demands at
tention If IA man and half throws a boot
Jack and n half at a eat and a half under his
window and a half every night and a half
how many will he kill in week and a half?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

Yesterday team in front of Fifcld's stor .
started to run and locking wheels with an
other wagon near by tipped it over on the
side. causing considerable commotion. No
damage was done beyond the scratching of
the latter vehicle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

f. C. JORDAN, /
q. A. HoRR, Dominic.
10. WEBSTER,
A. G.. You've,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-15

The following are the transfers of real
estate in Kennebec County for the week end
ing Saturday Nav u:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-21
4 DEACON BEATS HIS WIFE.
Who Upbraids Him for 1nfiicIiry to
 His Marriage Vow.

His Marriage Vow.
 NEWARK, N. J. June 21.-Within stones
 throw of Police Headquarters a scene was
 enacted yesterday morning which has made
 a big stir in social circles in that city. Tho witnesses to the sensational revelations We're attracted to the scene at a little after mia. night by the shrieks of 8 woman. When
 they arrived they saw a man and woman oc-
 cupying q buggy, the man standing up Wlth heavy whip uprtsised in q, threatening man
 ner, and cursing q frail little woman who
 clung to the spokcs of one of the wheels and
 pleaded with the man not to drive away and leave her. "Let go, I say; let go," exclaimed the man.
 ''Let go, or will make you,''
 Then the whip ws.s brought down upon the head of the screaming woman, and she 1ell
 insensible to the ground
 Then the whip was quickly reversed and applied to the horses, which dashed away at gallop. ..-. .s.> --~.
 The woman was picked up and carried to Police Headquarters, where she was recog-
 nized as Mrs. Hoff, the wife of Joseph Hoff, a deacon of one of the leading Methodist churches of the city, l Mrs. Hoffis very pretty woman, about "A years old When she came to she related tn 1 story of her wrongs. Not long ago she was l told by q friend that her husband was sup porting another woman. On Tuesday nigh; 1 he was late and she went to the stable after l him. He came in with a handsomely dressed woman. Unable to control herself, Mrs. Hofi struck the woman with her parasol. Her 1 husband then interfered and the scene above ] described took place. Hoff has not been sacr since the occurrence. Mrs. Hoff has already 1 applied for a divorce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-21
Sinking Into the Earth.

ACCORDING to La Gazette Geographique the Cordillera of the Andes are gradually sinking In 1145 the city of Quito was s,596 feet above sea level; in 1898 it was only 9.570; in 1881, 9,56I, and scarcely g, ,520 in 1867. This amounts to lowering of seventy-six feet in 122 years, or the rate of about seven and half inches per annum. We are also told that the farm Of Antisana has sunk 165 feet in sixty-four years, or more than two and a half feet per annum. This is the highest inhabited spot on the Andes-about GOO feet higher than Quito, the highest city on the globe
 The peak of Pichincha was, according to the same authority, 2ls feet lower in 1867 than in 1145s a sinking of nearly two feet per annum. Assuming the accuracy of these figures they present curious geological problem, espe- cially as there is no record of corresponding change at sea level or at the foot of these same mountains, which descend rather sharply to tho Pacific.
 If the plasticity or vicosity of the earthis crust be such as I have contended in this magazine, it follows almost of necessity that such mass of mountain land as that in this region of Quinto and Chimberazo must bs squeezing itself downward into tho subcrust of the globe by its own enormous weight. Al. though the highest of these peaks are not quite so high as tho highest of the Himalayas. the concentration of elevation in given area or otherwise stated, the mass standing above sea level in proportion to the base on which 1t stands, is greater than can be found in any other part of the world and its downthrust Is similarly pre-eminent.
 Such down squeezing and sinking must be accompanied with corresponding lateral thrust, or elbowing. that should produca earthquake disturbances on every side. The facts fully satisfy this requirement of the the ory, as the country all around the region in question is the very fatheriand of terrible arthquakes.-lG -lGentleman's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-21
Editor Dilley Returns Home.

W11KEsBARRE, June 21.-Editor B. Fred Dilley, of the WYOMING VALLEY TIMES, whose mysterious disappearance created such a sensation three months ago, returned to his homo in Kingston last evening. He started for New York with S1, 100 to purchase print ing material; was seen in New York by a friend and was not heard of for several weeks. Finally his friends received a letter from Stuart, Col, in which he stated that he was working on a newspaper there, but was utterly unable to tell how he came there. He continued to work on the Stuart paper and will return to Eastern home tomorrow. He saws the facts detailed in his letter are the simple truth, and that he remembers nothing from the time he left Wilkesbarre till he awoke one day to find himself at work in Stuart Of the S1, 100 only $40 remained, and he knows nothing as to what became of the balance. He is indifferent as to whether the world believes his story or not. He looks ill and weak
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-21
A New Bonnet Trimming.

AN English paper alleges that a 8 new style of bonnet trimming has now, it appears, cap tured the female heart in the United States and, as it makes victims of a peculiarly non- ous species of creature the externlinafion of which no ono would regret it is not so ob- iectionable as the stuffed bird craze. Baby alligators have become the fashionable gar niture of the ladies' hats and bonnets in the Southern States. The young alligator used in this way is from inches to 10 inches in length they are stuffed, provided with bright glass eyes, and arc arranged so as to appear to be crawling up the front trimming of rib bon bows"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-21
EAST AND WEST TO MEET.
Great Cricket Match to be Played in
 Staten Island.


 Stnten Island.
 LIVINGSTON, s. l.. June 2.-The most im- portant cricket game scheduled for this year will be played on tho grounds of the Staten Island Club, at Livingston, to-day and to- morrow, between elevcns picked from the great Western and Eastern clubs. The eleven selected by the Western association is by far the best it has ever been able to gather. The Eastern team has been made up by each club volunteering to send certain men, so that while the team is undoubtedly strong one 1t is not anything like representative, tho desire of the committee being not to present an eleven that could overwhelm the Western combination. The players selected are:
 West-E. R. Odgcn, Chicago, (captain), who last summer made great reputation for himself by his splendid explaining and ex. cellent playing for the Canadian Gentlemen in England; J. Cummings, Chicago; T. Bellen Wanderers, Chicag E. W. Beitzel, St. George Chicago, who learned his cricket with tho Belmont Club, of this city; T. D. Owen. Clevc- land; R. H. Roberts, Peninsular, Detroit Alex. Macpherson, Pittsburg, one of tn, hardest hitters and best bats in the country H. Penn, Pittsburg; W. Pyatt, Pittsburg Burrows (professionar, Pittsburg, and F. D c. Hinchman, Peninsular, Detroit, or Kodger: tprofes sional).
 East-G. 5. Patterson, Germantown; Brom head, tprofesionaD, Germantown; Pacey (pro fessional), Belmont; N. Fitting, Merton; O. R Palmer, Young America, who led tho bowling averages in the West Indies. last winter witt the remarkable figures of 5.63, and his battin. average for the trip was 1340; Allan McLane Baltimore; c. Wilson, Staten Island; c. E Absolom, Staten Island; H. Lambkin, Statel Island; H. Clarke, Seabright, and s. H. Bar ton, Seabright. ..sE-