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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21
BATES COLLEGE.

The address to the students by Rev. Phil
lips Brooks of Boston, at the Congregational
church last Thursday evening, was exceed
ingly rich in thought and helpful to the stu
dents Two hundred seats in the body of the
house were reserved for the students, but
the remaining seats were free to the public.
Long before the appointed time the large
church was packed and many were obliged
to stand, In opening his address on 1.-The
DEVELOPMENT of Moral Seriousness in Amer
lean University Life the speaker said that
he had not come to Lewiston with carefully
prepared lecture, but to see and talk to the
young men and women of Bates, in whom he
had become deeply interested, having OBJ
served the grand work this institution is do
ing for education. Many who have had the
privilege of hearing him before say this adj
dress is one of his best After the lecture,
at the request of Mr.. Brooks, the senior
class met at Prof. Chase's where the eminent
divine had a pleasant word for each. That
the evening was thoroughly enjoyed goes
without the saying.-The next lecture will
be next Thursday evening at the Main st.
church. by Rev. +. II. Allen of Auburn
The Junior class will hold their Ivy Day ex-
ercises on June ia brass band of eigh-
teen pieces has been organized from the two
lower classes. The following are the Off
GERS: Davis, 30, president; Pugsey, 81,
vice president; Pierce, 80, secretary; Pink
ham, treasurer.-The two highest commence
ment honors have been assigned in the Sen
ior class Miss ~ Grace Pinkham is to
have the valedictory and VIM. F. Tibbetts,
the salutatory. The other parts have not yet
been assigned The class of IS have spared
no pains in making preparations for Com
mencement concert. They have secured
the following remarkable array of talent
which will ensure one of the best concerts
ever given in Maine Mile. Avigliana, for
merly of Maine, now of the best musical So
cieties of Europe; Gertrude Edmunds, a
superior contralto; Geo. J. Parke of Boston,
tenor; Harry Peck. the boy violnist; a lady
cOrneUsI. anu MI IL. ~. W "Ne'"'Ie
nist.-The seniors have completed English
Literature and this week resume geology un-
der Prof Stanley.--A cadet company has
lust been formed among the students-The
Bates and NJ. S. c.. mines crossed bats on
the home diamond Saturday forenoon, The
game resulted in favor of the Oronos, IL to
Tho game was rendered unpleasant both
to players and spectators by cold drzzling
rain. The principal features of the game
were the fine playing of Keith and the out
fielders of the NJ. S. C's and the work of
Daggett of the Bates. Catcher Call of the
Bates was injured in the fifth inning. The
umpiring of Lindsey was very unsatisfactory
to the Bates-Next Saturday, the Bates and
Bowdoin teams meet at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Prof G. b. Files left on the morning train
DR.. II. l.. johnson has returned home
New York.
Mr.. Il. Woodman of Portland was in the
city saturday
Mr.. A. c. Kinds of the Portland Press
was in the city yesterday.
Judge Samuel Ttcomb took the train las
evening for Minneapolis MINI.
Mr.. c. II. Blackington of Boston is in the
city on a two weeks vacation.
Mr.. James S. Norton returned home from
Boston Saturday on a vacation.
Miss Jennie Hnckley, manager of the
telephone office, returned Saturday from q
visit to New York.
Hon Don A. ii. Powers has been selected "a
chairman of the Democratic State conven
ton held here next Tuesday,
George p. Addition of Augusta of the firm
of Addition & Strout, oil cloth manufacturers
of Bath, will move his lily to Bath, so as
to be near his business.
Hon Sumner b. Chadbourne, Deputy
Secretary of State, Charles b. Caldwell
Chief Clerk State Treasurers office, Col. III.
NJ. Sprague, Pension Agent, and Hon. Seth
NJ. Carter are to leave for fishing trip to
Weld Monday (today.)
John l.. Crosby, Esq, of Bangor has al
interesting sketch of the college life of his
classmate, Melville Weston Fuller, the new
Chief Justice of the United States, in the
Bowdon Orient just issued. Mr.. Crosby
refers to Mr.. Fullers poetical abilities and
closes his admirable sketch of him with ar
ode written when the eminent jurist was al
Bowdoin. Mr. Crosby and Mr.. Fuller have
always kent up in an active correspondence
Both will attend the Commencement at Bow
doin this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21
Amusements.

In reference to the company which plays
Uncle Toms Cabin" in Granite hall Thurs
day evening, May "a is the following
The Opera House was packed last even
ing by an audience representing three geuer-
atoms to see Abbeys Double Uncle Toms
Cabin Company. While the main features
of the Old Naturalization are retained the
management has added many new and unique
features that do not fail to please general
audiences. Eva st Clare is personated by
Oracle Peck, who is but four years of age
She is a great favorite and "A wonderful child
actress. The two Marks made vast deal of
fun. There are two Topsys in the company
but the Top. No. l, Kate Darlington, is a
specimen that cannot be excelled. She is a
veteran in the roll and as comical as the
original 'biack witch" in her business, song,
and dances Her banjo playing had a touch
of old times. The quartettes singing and
plantation scenes, especially the revival of
the Essence of Oh Virginia. gave great
pleasure to lovers of negro melodies. Gus
Wallace as .'Uncle Tom" was the best We
ever saw, and Aunt Ophclia was very good
indeed Taken in all, the Double Uncle
Tom entertainment gives more than ones
moneys worth. The play has been present
ed to overcrowded houses every night since
it opened. 1t could be repeated with profit
in Utica this season IHca O5Serrer. oct
81.
The Lewiston Journal of Saturday last
has the following regarding Mrs. Wallace's
lecture given in that city Friday evening:
Mrs ZcreIa &. Wallace, the Deborah
of the temperance work" addressed an audi
ehce AT inc nam street rec bap''S' ci'nicn'
IN III Lewiston, fr'nay nishl rev peeps III
'his section iai ever he"'" MIS- ""'i"oe'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21
WILLIAM MCDAvID,
Adjutant.

The members of the boys department of
the Y. NJ. c. A. held an enthusiastic meet
ing at the rooms Saturday afternoon, and
elected the following boys to hold office for
three months President, f. B. Webster ;
Vice Presidents, II. II. Pierce, w. l.. b.
Chase; Secretary, II. L. Blodgett; Treasur-
er, w. II. Verrill; Chaplain, Guy o. Wick
cry; Librarian, Fred Small; Assistant Ii
braran, +. c. Allen True. The regular
sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at
o'clock, class in gymnasium at 7,30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

1t was announced Saturday that the car
rage mandatory and repair shop OF the
late John A. Mitchell on the East side. have
been sold TO three of Mr.. Mitchelis former
employees. Mr.. J. Howard Chandler, for
sixteen wears foreman of the wood shop,
has purchased that part of the business; MT
e w. Wehber. the paint shop and Mr. f.
+ Combs the blacksmith shop, thus vir-
;ually forming one company of skilled and
successful workmen. The shops are re-
opened this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

A bulldog took fancy that he wished to
give a small canine brother Il walloping Sat
ufaay afternoon. They opened the mill
On Market Square and third dog attempted
10 referee. As usual in such eases they
d'aht conine themselves strictly to scientific
methods and got int. Il general melee. They
AeW rolling over in the struggle till they
ing near. The bulldog was then on top.
Inc Old horse lifted forefoot and cuffed
u'at top dog in the neck When that dog
"aiked of he carried his head as if he had
slept IN draught the night before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

"Go hard, Nov you've got TO go, keep
yonr mouth shut and initiate your chest,
You don't hold your elbows right these
oid enough TO know better, who came tearing
uown the Station platform Saturday when
'he train had reached Rines hill crossing
IT'S needless to say that he didn't catch the
uain' He did however, tip his hat on one
side aud assumed reckless air while he re-
covered his breath sufficiently to glide down
back alley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Everybody in the trade is figuring on a
great run IN flannel shirts this spring and
summer said the proprietor of furnishing
s0ous store 1--WE have laid in an immense
''ock' The indications are that we will not
Nc disappointed, and that the flannel shirt,
r'puiaf as 1t suddenly became last year, will
iour times as popular this summer. Why
'nouidnti it be? 1t is the most sensible,
comfortable and coolest fashion that ever
n, 'his climate during the hot months.
hahnels used in the better grades
e IRON France and Scotland. The pat
H' are stripes and checks in all colors."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The outlook presented by the weather
saturday morning, frightened some of the
cottagers who were to take an excursion to
Ocean Point into staying at home. Among
those who had the pluck to start out were
Mr. Il. b. Capen, Mr.. VIM. Harlow, Mr..
Granville Burns and DIR. Toward, The two
latter gentlemen left with the intention of
staying for the season. The others will
probably return Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21
MEMORIAL DAY.
General Orders of Seth Williams Post
HEADQUARTERS. SETH WILLIAMS Posr, |
No. 3D. DEPARTMENT OF MAINE, G. A. R., I

HEADQUARTERS. SETH WILLIAMS Posr. |
No IL, DEPARTMENT OF MAINE, G. A. R.,
| General Orders No. I.
! AUGUSTA. May 81. 1888.
/ one more year in the history of our Grand
Army has come and gone, and many a form
which one year ago bowed in reverence over
the graves of our venerated dead. now rests
in his marrow house in the last earthly
home of the ''silent majority" But brief
space remains to all of Us before the order
will be issued for our final muster out. But
1 while we remain, let us pledge ourselves
anew to the performance of our sacred du-
ties realizing as great and noble brother
hood the Importance of doing earnest and
faithful work while we may, thereby round
ing more full and revealed manhood. so
that at the last we may be found worthy of
the Divine Benediction, "Well done thou
good and faithful servant"
| In accordance with General Orders from
National and Department Headquarters.
| Wednesday, May Both, will be observed BY
Seth Williams Post, No. - Grand Army of the
Republic, as Memorial Day. At o'clock A.
NJ, detachment of the Post under the COM
mand of Junior Vice Commander Melville
Smith will be conveyed from Grand Army
Hall to Ward -Four, and there decorate the
graves of our Comrades in the cemeteries
| of that ward.
At 8 o'clock A. NJ, detachment of the
Post under the command of Senior Vice
Commander .. n. Blackington will proceed
from headquarters to the East side, and dec
crate the graves of our Comrades in the
Cemeteries there.
Comrades will reassemble at Post Headquar-
| ters at 100 z. NJ. The formation of the line
will be under the direction of Past Comman-
der George Doughty. Marshal. The column
will move at 2.30 p. NJ, and proceed to
Forest Grove, Mt. Pleasant and St. Mary's
cemeteries, where the decoration ceremonies
will be performed, to be concluded at the
Soldiers Monument on the return to Market
Square, where the parade will be dismissed.
Comrades will again assemble at o'clock
memorial services of the order will be held.
Grafton by Hon. J. T. Woodland
The memorial sermon by Rev. II. S.
Whitman will be delivered in the Winthrop
street Universalist Church on Sunday even
ing, May eth, at 7.3O o'clock. Members
will gather at Post Headquarters at o'clock
Z. NJ. and march to the church.
Comrades will appear in uniform on each
occasion.
All ex-soldiers and ex-sailors, all associa-
tons and citizens generally are cordially in
vited to unite with the Post in proper and
reverent observance of he day.
By command of
EDMUND McMURDIE,
Post Commander.
WILLIAM MCDAvID,
/.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Governor Marble and his staff will be I'M
able to attend the dedication of the Kicker
Classical Institute at Houlton, June IS, to
which they have been invited, as the Gov
ernor intends to be present Mt the Chicago
convention and afterwards will visit St.
Louis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

1--WE learn by experience" is the oft
quoted remark, and it is forciby illustrated
by those who carelcssly handle electric light
apparatus. as they never do so second time !;
hut their eloquent silence does not seem to
teach others the great danger, as we read al
most every day of death from this cause.
-naterriHe Haii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

iou no sooner get the front lawn cleared
OF rubbish than along comes man dis
tributing sample copies of FLASH" story
papers. The neighhors pup secs his oppor-
tunitv and comes over. Between him and
the newspaper your former labors are made
futile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The twenty cond annual meeting of the
Maine Homeopathic Medical Society will be
held in the parlors of the Augusta House,
in thi. city, ON Tuesday, June ., at 10 a. NJ
The pre- sldcnt of the association is {. a.
Cochran, NJ. ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The person. who took the L. feet of til
conductor from the old building on State
street which is being taken down by Mr.
Dpock will find it to his advantage to re-
turn il at the earliest time possible else he will
be given an opportunity to reflect on the Ole
adagc, that honesty is the best policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Mr.. Horace Purington has completed the
improvements on his brick yard, east side.
Workmcn commenced the striking" Friday.
They intend to put up million and a half of
brick this season. About fifteen men are
employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The magic name .'toboggan' ha. induced
proprietors of seaside resorts to introduce"
for the coming season summer t0boggan
slides " They differ from the ROLLER coaster
only in having the seats placed at right angle
with tho track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Ev.rv one who has read the beautiful and
interesting book Ben Hur by the popular au-
thor Gen. Lew Wallace should go TO Neon
ian Hail this evening to hear Mrs, u.
Wallace the authors mother. The lecture
begins at S and is free 10 all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

One of the Augusta ladies', who is attend
ing the Baptist National Anniversary at Wash
ington, -. c., writes home that President
Cleveland received the members of the con
yenton on Friday last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

In chronic diseases. medicines should be
restoring, and not debiitating, in their
action. The wonderful strengthening and
curative effects, realized from the use of
Ayers Sarsaparilla, sustain the reputation Of
this remedy as the most popular purifier.
nave ieoi&wi w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

An author salad" is one of the feature
of church fairs, this spring The salac
consists of tissue paper limitations of lettuce
leaves upon which are written quotations
from various authors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Shad are reported on Eastern river and in
the Kennebec near Woolwich The fisher
men of that vicinity have caught great
number during the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21
PERSONAL.

A young lady Of seventeen summers, high
" educated. refined, aud of possessing
appearance, desires to form the acquaintance
OF some nice young man. whom she would
advise, if troubled with dyspepsia. TO use
that great blood purifier, Sulphur Bitters.
may2 ld&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Sales Increasing.
PORTLAND. Me-, March 81, IS.
We are pleased to note the rapidly increas-
ing sales of browns Instant Relief" Al
the present rate it will soon become the
leading article of the kind in the market
Cook, EVERETT PENNELL.
may I51Swlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

For the past six years the farmers have
got their cattle into the pastures on the 18th
Of this month, but this spring the time is at
least week backward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Mr.. Frank Partridge made the mail carriers
happy recently by inviting them to look
unon the soda when it was free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Now is a good time to oil your lawn mower
Many good machine is ruined by neglect tt
do this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Several men were engaged Saturday in re-
pairing a bad leak in the water main in front
of the factory boarding house on Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The building boom is starting up in
various directions. A good many new homes
will be added to the city this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The w. c. T. L. will meet this afternoon
al .. 20 o'clock in Y. NJ, c. A. rooms. Mrs.
Wallace of Indiana will he present and ad-
dress the Union few minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Penobscot salmon on Friday, received the
first kennebec salmon of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Chas. Mclaughlin was before the police
court Saturday evening for drunkenness and
fined s. and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Mr.. Patrick Fox is having a large Ell
built on his house on Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Refrigerators are being filed with ice
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The registry of deeds Office is being paint.
cd light color with red trimmings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Good dry hard wood is said to be at
premium now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

Garden seeds had quite a boom the latter
part of last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

p,,,lan,s orchestra will furnish the music
at the Gaand Army entertainment TINS a1'er-
noon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

The druggist closed the front door AMI
shut of the soda fountain Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21
I3ieo

In Charlotte, North Carolina MAY Il, Albert
Rowse, formerly OF this city, aged 60 years.
In brunswick, May ID, Mrs. ,ophrana Campbell,
aged 46 years, II months; Mas Is, Aaron H. Narney,
aged ~ years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21
Gocal 2ueilcrs.

Farm work will come on now with rush
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-21

What the Dealers say OF Browns In
slant Relief.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1888-06-13

ST. PAUL May 2S.-There is correspon-
dence in to-day from every section of
Minnesota and Dakota and Northern
Iowa. The average condition of wheat
and other small grain is good. Nearly
the whole of great central parts of both
Minnesota md Dakota show a very
promising prospect, with hardly any
complaints worth noticing. There are a
few points in the timber region of
Minnesota, about Buffalo and Maple
Plain, that the acreage is less than last
year, due to too much rain at seeding
time. There is some talk in the Jim riv-
er country of weeds getting start of the
wheat as the weather has been right for
it. The northern belt has had hardly SO
much rain as needed until recently, and
sections above the Northern Pacific still
need rain With no important excep-
tion the whole lines of the Northern
Pacific show fine prospects and the Man
itoba. with exceptions. in the same hope.
full condition. There has been too mucl,
moisture in the southern portions. In
some cases the acreage has been reduced
and in others there has been damage
FROM water standing on low places, but
the trouble has been overstatt d by in
terestei people that there is reason tr
expect good crop from now on. Corn
planting is late and OH that account will
run great danger of hurt from frost
The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1888-06-13
Great Campaign Offer.

The Weekly Courier. Journal has now
the largest circulation ofany Democratic
newspaper in the United States and its
publishers, to further extend its circula-
tion, offer to send it postage prepaid from
June 4, 1883, to December 81, 1885
thirty one issu"s-for only fifty cents.
Subscriptions sent before June 4, will
be entered from that time, but those re.
ceived after June 4 will be entered from
the date received, TO expire December 81 ,
1888.
The rates to clubs OF eight and over are
extremely liberal. A sample copy ofthe
Weekly Courier-Journal containing its
great campaign offer can be procured, free
ofcharge, by addressing W. N. Haldeman.
President Courier. Journal Company,
Louisville Ky.
The subscription prize of the Diily
Courier-Journal, without the Sunday is
sue, is ten dollars ($lW year. Price of
Sunday Courier. Journal is two dollarr($2)
a year.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1888-06-13
To Forfeit Railroad Lands.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Chairman Hol
man has been instructed by the house
committee on public lands to report a
substitute for the senate bill declaring
the forfeitures of unearned railroad land
grants. The substitute declares the for
feiture of all lands granted to aid in the
construction of a railroad opposite to and
coterminus with the portion of any such
railroad not constructed and completed
within the time specified in the granting
acts and provides for the restoration Of
the forfeited land to the public domain.
The substitute. it is believed. will work
a forfeiture of several times as much
land as was covered by the senate bill,
which simply declared the forfeiture Of
the lands opposite the uncompleted por-
tions of the roads, without regard to the
time of completion.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1888-06-13
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarka-
able story, tho truth of which is vouch-
ed for by the residents Of the town: II
am 70 years old, have been troubled
with kidney complaint and lameness for
many years; could not dress myself with
out help. Now am free from ali pain
and soreness and am able to do all my
own housework. l owe my thanks TO
Electric Bitters for having renewed my
youth, and removed completely all
disease and PAIN" Try bottle, Soc. and
81 at W. NJ. Awards drug store.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1888-06-13
IN BRIEF, AND TO THE POINT.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered liver
is misery. Indigestion is foe to good
nature.
The human digestive apparatus is one Of
the most complicated and wonderful
things in existence. 1t is easily put out
of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food,
bad cookery, mental worry late hours,
irregular habits, and many other things
which ought not TO he, have made the
American people nation of dvspeptics.
But Green's August Flower has done
wonderful work in reforming this sad
business and making the American peo-
pie 30 healthy that they can ENJOY their
meals and be happy.
Remember No happiness without
health. But Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness to the dys-
peptic, Ask. your druggist for a bottle.
Seventy five cents.