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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11

1t il now stated that Jefferson Davis is
writing another book. The iutination
that he will claim the result of the late
unplea-antne-s to be draw, and back up
the assertion with quotations from the
civil list of the United States Government,
may lend the book an interest that will
make this one so much superior to his last
publication as to justify some person in
reading it through. 1t is plain enough, if
Grover Cleveland could be at the head of
the Government another four years that
Davis could 80 increase his data and forti-
fy his line of argument ~ to make good
his long asserted claim that he and his
confederate associates are not the repre-
scntatves of a 'lost cause, but that they
fought for and have secured the policy
and the responsible as well as the fat
places of the Government. But the loyal
people of the land, of all sections of the
Union, putting aside old prejudices and
bloody memories are about to arise in
their majority and put ii limit to the
assumptions of jefferson Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11
w ALDO.

SEARsMoNT.-Our correspondent writes
April 9: Mr.. f. l. Bean has been in Port
land and Boston for "A few days.-Mr p. II.
Nevens has been in Lewiston for several
dayS-The assessors have finished taking the
valuation and meet this week to assess the
taxes. This work will be considerably in.
creased as they lost ali of their assessment
books in the last fire. Our town has no
assessment books at all now as the old ones
were burned when the Town house was burn
ei number of years ago.-There is talk of
forming a stock company to build building
in place of the one some two weeks ago.
The proposed building to be i5x70, two stories
with a mansard roof and basement; to be oc-
cupied by the occupants of the Old building
D. b. Cobb and his son Eben have bought
the Fogg building of +. X. Packard.
FREEDoM.-Our correspondent writes April
9th Ed Marlen of Palermo IA boy about
fifteen years of age. was arraigned before
Trial Justice Jas. ID. Lamson last Thursday
for breaking open and entering the store of l..
A. Bowler of North Palermo, from which
some watches, jack knives, etc. were taken.
As some of the property was found in his
possession, and he admitted that he had taken
the things from the store to Deputy Sheriff
c. f. Knowlton at the time he was arrested.
He was committed to the Jail at Belfast to
await his trial at the April term of the S. j.
Court.-E. A. Fuller has been reducing the
old stock of goods in his store by selling .
portion at auction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11
SOMERSET.

NORTH FAIRFIELD: Our correspondent
writes April Mr.. Solomon Hoxie, an old
and respected Itizen died Wednesday. The
funeral took place on Saturday. Silas
Hoxie went TO Lowell, Mass last week to
attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Thompson, formerly Miss Emma Emerson of
this place.-A singing class of about twenty
five pupils is being taught here by Mr.. Smiley
of Skowhegan on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of each week. Mr..
Smiley is first class teacher, and the boy
and girls are much interestel.-The b. b.
circle met with Mrs Ariel Jones on Friday.
The afternoon was speut in sewing and in the
evening, after bountiful supper literary
programme was carried out, consisting of
songs and select readings from Longfellow's
works, and a sketch Of his life and writings.
C. ii. Hoxie has sold his half of the three
year old stallion Artist to c. II. Nelson for
over $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11

ing and Sunday, taking an active part in the |
literary exercises in our lodge Saturday even
ing. also manifesting good and commend
able interest in our Sunday school singing.
Carrie is good help to US in this place and
her services are highly appreciafed.-W- r.
Bailey has closed up his cutting oak timber
for the New England Ship Building Company
at Bath. He has sent to them 60 tons of nice
oak timber-Mr. Cunningham of New Castle
was in the place yesterday stopping with
Nathan Reilon.-Geo. Z. Gardner raised the
frame for barn last Monday. No cider but
a good dinner.-Mrs. Mary Fossett and her
son Henry arrived at their home in this place
last Saturday from Lewiston where they
had been for the past month
Mr.. Burreil of the town of Fairfield. last
week sent men TO examine the pine trees on
the Taught farm in this place, thinking of
making purchase II is not known what
conclusion they arrived at. He sent men of ex-
perience and those who understood their busi
ness-william Mills of South China was in
the place last Monday taking some gentle
men to the depot in this place.--John Dun
| lap of Orient, Aroostook County with his
wife is in the place on a visit TO his mother
Mrs. Adeline Dunlap--The remarks by
Daniel Mosher of Church hill in our Lodge
meeting Saturday evening were very good
and so was the singing of his sister Mrs.
| Mary Ellis. who was spoken of with COM
| mendation by all that had the pleasure of
hearing her. Mrs. Ellis has a very clear
and pleasant voice. Any one would re-
greet to see her bow herself from the stage
At our Sunday school last Sunday new
| singing books were introduc ed and the young
| folks were very much pleased with them
Our school is increasing in number and in
nterest.-There has been pledged in this
town. Vassaboro' about $1,000 TO help re-
build Oak Grove Seminary, subscriptions
ranging from one dollar to one hundred
| The Union school district have voted to raise
three hundred dollars to repair the school
house in the district, the coming season.
committee has been appointed TO see what
repairs are necessary to be made. and
| judiciously to expend the money. f. S.
Forest was chosen agent of the district, and
o. II. Brown clerk. There is a notice posted
| for a meeting in the district to see about
disposing of the old school house. near ii.
NJ. Sawtelles house. Mr. Nathan Redlon
who has been unwel for few weeks past
we are pleased to learn is very much better.
AT the last meeting of Good Temrlars the
| following members were chosen as delegates
to the Grand Lodge to be holden in Bangor
this month: J. A. Hugely, A. z. Sawtelle,
+. l.. Baker, E. S. Forest John Nee
S. NJ. Minters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11
TUESDAY, Tie i. DAY Of NAY Ao, 1898,
70 BE
OBSERVED AS ARB0R DAY.

Experience has demonstrated that good results
followed tree planting wherever practiced, and do
earnestly invite the people Of Maine TO prepare and
devote thar day to the purposes Indicated in said
Act,
Given at the Council Chamber NJ Augusta. this
Ninth day Of April. In the year of Lord
one thousand eight hundred aud eighty eighty.
aud Of the Independence Of the United States
OF America, the unr hundred aud twelfth.
SEBASTIAN ;. MARBLE.
ny THE GoNEESog.
oRAMANpAL SMITH. secretary of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs. the great guar.
anteed remedy. Would you believe that il
is sold on its merits and that any druggist
is authorized by the proprietor of this won
derful remedy to give you sample bottle
free? 1t never fails to cure acute or chronic
coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam.
Large. bottles soc and 81.
apr3d&w4w3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11
The Republicans Should Unite on a
Bill

We vote emphatically with those Re-
publican newspapers that are urging the
Republicans in Congress to formulate and
unite on genuine reform tariff bill of
their own, and no halfway bogus measure
In the interests of the country's enemies,
like the Mills bill. Merely negative action
to the Cleveland abomiuation will not
answer. Strike heavily at the sugar tax
and entirely remove all the internal revenue
now collected on spirits used in the arts
and manufactures. Let nothing be done
which shall tend to lessen the protection
of our meindustries or weaken the de-
lenses Of our home markets. Reduce the
surplus to the lowest practicable margin
without impairing the national credit or
embarrassing the necessary expenditures
Of the Government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11
PENoBsCoT.

HARMoNY.-Our correspondent writes Apr
8: For this time of the year the travelling is
remarkably good. There are only a few
small places where the bare ground appears
in the roads so as to impair the travel.
AT the special town meeting last
Monday, A. F. Marble was chosen
third selectman, to fill vacancy in the
board in place of F. p. Pencil, who was
ineligible on account of his collectorship not
having expired. Alice Laughton has
come home on account of her mothers, Mrs
G. d. Laughton. illness. Miss l.. was "A
saleswoman in Boston dry goods store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11

A Concord, n. H.. laly who recently sent
50 cents for a box of ribbons warranted all
silk, in answer to a Maine firms glowing
advertisement, received a small lot of worth
less cotton ribbons and printed card, which
"a lded insult to injury" by the inscription :
''Some folks expect the earth for ten &c nts 8"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11
STATE OF MAINE.
A PROCLAMATION,
BY THE GOVERNOR.

b z TIL Il GO V EFSIoF-
The sixty Third Legislature Of Maine passed the
following Act. approved March 10Th, iss7
Sec. /. "That the Governor shall annually set
apart day In the spring AS Arbor bay, and shall
Issue proclamation recommending that 1t be
observed by the people of this state in the planting
Of trees shrubs and vines in the adornnent of pub
lie and private grounds places and ways and IN
such other efforts and undertaking. ~ shall be- in
harmony with the general character of day 81 "s
tablished"
In obedience to the foregoing, believing in its wis
dom, aud that 1t has been fully approved by public
sentiment. /, Sebastian : Marble. Governor OF
Mnine. do hrrehY dnsiQmnLr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11

by one of these gentlen en- how I felt now !;
and win state that l probably feel better
than he would if he had been through what
have Laughter.
The Speaker-The gentleman from South
Carolina moves that the gentleman from
Florida be excused.
The motion was agreed to.
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. Oliver S. Lyford, native Of Mount
Vernon, now General Manager of one of the
great railroads leading into Chicago. is in
Washington for a few days. He and his
family are on their return from visit to
Florida. He is making the trip in private
car, which has every accommodation, in
Guiding sleeping apartments. The weather
was so hot in Jacksonville that they were
glad to turn their faces northward. Mr.. Ly-
ford is a man of very great executive ability
and moral courage. The latter trait was ex-
hibited some years ago in Chicago when an
angry mob of strikers, armed 10 the teeth.
undertook TO uncouple some cars on a train.
He faced them alone and though their leveled
pistols were pointed at him he compelled
them to desist. He was brother of the late
Professor Moses Lyford of Colby University
General c. W. Tilden, of Halowell. has
been in the city for few DAYS looking
after some business matters. When asked
who was his second choice for the Republican
nomination in Chicago he replied my first.
my second, and my only choice, is James 6
Blaine"
Among these government officials who
were present at the Democratic convention
which met here during the week to elect
delegates from this district to the st. Louis
Convention, was Augustus distinguished
navigator, Charles Morton, Commissioner of
Navigation. No one would take him for a
landsman now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11

No official in the government employ.
think, carries matters with such high hand
as Commissioner of Pensions Black. Pri-
waite letters received by the employees in the
Pension Office are frequently opened by
General Blacks chief detective, and their
contents read. Those who have remonstra-
ted with this autocratic detective, have been
met with the question What are YOU going
| to do about it," The remonstrant. howev-
er, knows too well that if he makes trouble
he would lose his place. Hence the system
| of espionage goes on. Several Senators have
complained that campaign documents recen-
| tly sent by them through the mails have
never reached their destination.
BIDS FOR THE SUB-BAsEMEST OF THE New
| CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY BUILDISG-
The Library Commission opened yester-
day the bids for furnishing stone for the
cellar or sub basement of the Congress
sional Library building. When COM
pleted it will be, it is said. the largest
| library building in the world. Among the
competitors were the following Maine firms
Mount Waldo Granite Works. of Frankfort,
for plan No. l. s267,737; for plan No 2,
s307 800; for plan No. 3, 81 80 per cubic
| foot and SIS s. per cubic yard. Hallowell
Granite Works of Hallowell, for plan No /.
s2s4 3l6 No. 2. 1928, $40; No 3. 81 81
and Sis per cubic foot, and $1,000 per
cubic yard. Stout, Hall and Bangs, plan
No. /. s257 100; plan No. 2, 1921 900; No.
3. rs and 81 80 per cubic foot, and $40 90
per cubic yard Bodwell Granite Company
of Rockland, plan No. L. s3i9,200, for No.
| 2. $40 900: for No. 3, 50 ~ and 80 ID per
cubic foot, and 1923 90 per cubic yard. The
bids were numerous, and it is undecided vet
now the award will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-11
Here and There.

Horse back riding is reported to be a
favorite recreation in several of the Maine
cities but the craze hasn't struck Augusta as
vet
The Press., 1888-02-02
.Iote on the Banl. of EnoIand.


 A story is told of Wash Connor, Jay Gould's old partner in the stock brokerage business, who is well known in Chicago. which illustrates the procLvity of the Wall street man to play pranks in solemn places. Connor, during a sojourn in London, pre- sented a e25 Bank of England note--which, like our own currency, is simply promise to pay-to the bank for redemption in gold The banks custom on these occasions is to require the person presenting the note to indorse. Endorse it!" said Connor, when the rule was read to him, 'tI don't know about that I'm B little careful what indorse This is a note of hand.n
 The astonishment of the official could not easily be depicted in words.
 q don't believe I'll indorse it at all. don't know you. Besides, it ain't necessary Give me the gold and take your paper"
 "But, sir, it's our rule'-
 1T don't care anything about your rule. Isn't the paper goodl"
 Good! good! Is Bank of England note good? Are you mad, man?'
 "Well, if it's good I want the money on it."
 "Who are youa You must be an Ameri- can. Quit your funning man, and indorse it. ? The official gasped nearly purple in the face. Connor's countenance did not change muscle ...-# s-5 e
 "I'lln not indorse it." he said And as it's genuine note, if you don't pay it I'll pro test it.n
 "Protest itl Protest the Bank of England. Good heavensm
 "Yes, protest it, and before night" The clerk climbed down from his stool and ran into back room. He returned imme- diately with two elderly officials, all three greatly excited. Connor calmly reduced the new corners to panic by repeating his threat, and after enjoying the spectacle feigned a sudden understanding of the case and indorsed the note and got his gold Chicago News
The Press., 1888-02-02
Whifa Swelling.

Y
 Mr. M, s. HaInlin, one of the best known insurance men in North Carolina, writes < from Winston, as follows: 'E Ever since I was seven years of age have had what the doctors call hip disease, and which I call white swelling. My hip was drawn out of place. There was 8 swelling at the knee-joint, where there is profuse Run- ming, which has been there for years~ Of course this has greatly depleted my sys- tenn, together with surgical operation on the leg bone. tried every known blood purifier to build up my system, but none did me good until I took s. s. s. use it every spring. It always builds me upp giving me appetite and digestion, and ena- bles me to stand the long, trying, ener- waiting, hot summer days. To me there ist no such medicine for purifying the blood and building up the wasted system asg s. s. S. On using it soon became strong, of body and easy of mind. My color changed from . pale, worn look to q healthy, robust complexion s4.t'
 MT. G. N. Frizzel, of Farmerstfller Texas, writes :"' About August 1st, 1666y an eruption appeared on nay arms and legs, which pained mo much and seemed to affect my physical condition generally On the advice of physician at this place.. l finally commenced using Swift's Specific. I am glad to say that after using three large bottles the cores have all healed 7 .s. a Trcatiss on. Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. TuE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer g.. Atlantis, Ga. < sE6 .s<l gs
The Press., 1888-02-02

For 30 years have been troubled with ca- tarrh--have tried number of remedies with. ont relief. A druggist here recommended Elv's Cream Balm. ' have used only one bottle and I can say feel like new man. My catarrh was chronic and very bad. I make this voluntary statementthat others may know of the Balm,ZJ, w. sMathewson QAwyer), PaYtucket, R. I. .-, -.r..g Is
 Two bottles of El,'s Cream Balm cured the wife ofa. well-known U. s, A. Genen,l and also two army officers in Arizona of catnrrh. Price 50 cents. Pleasant to use
The Press., 1888-02-02
NlaHT THOUGHTS.

t t% Through unimagined cycles Of dead years 7 Dim Rons of the world forgotten past
 Nightly, as now, hath rayed the homeless blast Around yon desolate mountain that uprears s-E Its moveless bulk against the circling spheres; And round those black fanged skerry crags- aghast, = -.s# f
 As with some monstrous sdread-have roared
 the vast 4 se..ss s-s5 asa Sea surges ill the headland's caverned ears, a .. As now they roar-bursting in spectral spray;
 And that great gibbous moon glared down OCT alI. @.4Es @$&44 9t&s s4.1 Lord God! Is life alone ephemeral, =a, While the dead universe endures alway?
 Not sol The living soul born of thy breath In thy life liveth-nor can taste of death! Far in the mountain gorge the hollow roar
 Of torrent waters; the winds eldrich moan Through the gaunt pines; the mighty mono
 tone "" 5a --.. Of ocean billowing on the midnight shore Above-heaven's awful palimpsest, writ o'er
 With fiery runes-as if for me alone In language clear, but to my sense unknown; Nor ever to be known, though should pore Thereon with eye and heart and brain and soul, Till that great day when. like 0 burning scroll, The heavens shall perish, and upon his throne. Sole mid the void abyss, God broods once more; While life and death. and time and matter pass, And only spirit remains of all that was. ..s = Noel Patton in Murray's Magazine.
The Press., 1888-02-02
A PhiIadelphia I.avver.

APhiladefphia lawyer was appointed so- icitor for certain business house in this city. At the end of the year he was asked to send in his account, which he did by lump ing everything, simply saying, ''So and so, debtor to professional services, $2OOO." The manager was great stickler for form, and sent back the account, asking for an itemized statement. The lawyer did as requested, and at the bottom tackled on the following: ITO preparing itemized statement, S1O0" After a murmur of horror and astonishment it was Call a i-gs
The Press., 1888-02-02
THE OPIUM SMOKER

tarncnsulfeI, and drawn deliciously,
 Soft music like perfume, and sweet ltghk
 Golden with audible odors exquisite, SwatGe me with cerenents for eternity, Tine is no more pause and yet fee,
 A million ages wrap me round with night,
 drain million ages of delight, I hold the future in my memory. Also have this garret which rent, M This bed. of straw, and this that was chair, This worn out body like a tattered tent, This crust, of which the rats have eaten part,
 This pipe Of opium; rage, remorse, despair; This soul at pawn and this delirious heart. - ..-. r. .. ....t- London Academy
The Press., 1888-02-02
To Guard Against Colds.

Noperson should run about sleeping rooms or into halls from bed in bare feet. Air cur rents are constantly in motion near the floor, and circulation is more easily retarded in feet and legs than near the heart. It is, therefore, good plan to have a warm pair of slippers always close to the bed that may be slipped on quickly before one's feet touch the floor; made loose enough to be kicked off when climbing into bed again. For one who is liable to be called up frequently, as in cases of illness, this slipper hint will prove valua- ble if followed-American Magazine.
The Press., 1888-02-02

''It is worth its weight in gold.n is com mon expression. But, while the value of gold is easily affected, the worth of Ayer's sarsa. parilla. as blood purifier, never depreciates. 1t will eradicate scrofula from the s, stem when everything else fails. ....
The Press., 1888-02-02
One Way of Adding Weight.

Small boy-Billy (who is on the scalel. yer don't weigh nothing at all. Put yer peuny in yer mouth and see if that makes any dik ferenca-Life =-s s.-.
The Press., 1888-02-02

Submarine divers now use the electric light Hith considerable success
The Press., 1888-02-02
PATENTS ' ws.s!..,.s,S .s.MwaSS' S. q, ui... F.w .rt- ...Ia

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