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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
In -Four Nav States.

Elections In -four new States Of the
American tolon on u single day Is An
event significant ~ the growth Of our
country, aud one which II not likely To
again ne repeated for many years, u, In
deed. /, ever will be repeated In all our
future history. DER dispatches leave no
dedbt of the result In three cut Of the four
states nj their election. on Tuesday. In
Soath and North Dakota and Washington
the entire Republican ticket II elected. In
e'aoSIng four congressman and legislatures
that will choose six Republicans to the
United States senate. Ia South Dakota
the prohibltory amendment to the con-
situation becomes adopted while In wash
Ington the woman suffrage amendment is
defeated. The majority In these States
Il such ~ to Indicate three solid, pcrDa.
nent links In the Republican chain Of
States. IN Montana the result IA doubt
ful-unless the present aspect should be
changed by later returns. Even II car
ried by the Democrats il will then leave a
and three In the IIou-e. With Montana
thrown out entirely, the result brings a
substantial gain Of Republican strength to
the National Government partly IA the
just penalty Of the prolonged eXclus on
Of these Territories from the Union, by
Democrats, for partisan reasons only, and
which they now bitterly reaiiye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
n. c... Of la,ns.,sr Douglass.

III tis true "a reported that acme u
thu naval officers were unwilling 10 $3.50
cixte with United states Minister Fred
Douglass, on terms o. social equality be-
cause of bis color, and that they invented
excuses To avoid doing escort duty, they
should h. dealt with snmmariIs. such
bigotry Ia disgusting anywhere and
should not ,e permitted 10 exist Ia official
circles. Mr.. Douglass IL pre-eminently a
self-made man. The story Of bis rise
from the condition ~ slavery To become
the representative Of this great nation in
. foreign land, reads al aost like ro-
nance, and Ia monument TO his genius
and his iodomitsbIe perseverance,. IL
would be a genuine honor and blessing
for petty snobs, naval or otherwise. 70
associate with this broad -pinded man.
They could learn many lessons from him
that would 70 far 10 make gentlemen Of
them, IL they had the mate deeeney To
heed them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
Obstruction In tho National House.

There are few better pariiamentariana
OF the day than Hon Tom" Reed Of
Maine who Il 10 he the next speaker Of the
House OF Representatives, Long expert
eBee, cl"se observation aud careful study
have made him familiar with all the rules
contributions to current literature upon
this matter arr such as cannot hut com
maud thoughtful attention. In his North
American Review article, Congress sinsn
Reed gives clear Interpretation Of the
oh 4;ructinu rules nf the last House.
aui shows why the com
Ing House should make rules
which will allow the business to ~
transacted with promptncss aud the scan
dala Ut the hast Congress avoided The
old rules only caused delay In the public
business and frustrated action The rules
which the new Congress will adopt will
he made by the majority of the House, IA
no other party can by any possibility
make them. To suppose that the opposi
ton will refuse to do their legislative
duty unless they can dictate the rules, IL,
In Mr.. Reeds opinion. 1.-THE widest
breach Of parliamentary iusurrcction"
that ever presented itself to the human
vision.
The people of the county ought with
one voice to aid and support any honest
effort to dispatch public business and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
Editors Table.

Under its new managemen Mt Of editors and
publishers the New England Magazine (Bos-
ton. SO Bromfield ST., % 90 per year,, make &
. capital beginning in its September number
Its contents are largely historical, which will
please . good many. but there are al o
other general articles of more popular inter
eet. At least eight articles in the number
are devoted to Plymouth and the Pilgrims,
and six OF the papers are illustrated, the en-
cravings being exceptionally good. The
new editors Of the Magazine are Rev. Ed
ward Everett Hale, and Rev. Edvin d. Mead
both of whom have articles. and there are
contributions by Miss Gertie Cannon of III 1
city, Rev. DR.. Henry NJ. Dexter, Sylv. ster
Baxter, Rev. J. X. Hosmer, Mrs. NJ
Diaz and many other we'll known writer's
An account Of Mr.. Edward Bethany, author
Of Looking Backward with q portrait, will
be found in the number.
Poet Lore" has reached ito ninth number.
and maintains the high standard which the
first issue gave promise Of Prof. W. 7.
Harris, the new Commissioner of Education,
opens the September numtsr with . brief
criticism Of Goethe's World Spirit" and
the vision Of the ''Bhagavsd Gita," in com
parison; there 10 short article on Shake
spears egotism. and one of the papers Of the
Browning Society Of the New Century Club,
by Harrison s. Morris. The minor depart
ments Of Societies. the Study, the Library,
and Notes and News, are we'll kept up ard
contain many enjoyable bits not found in
other American magarines or Literary jour
malls. The printing is excellent, and the
whole ~ork decidedly artistic. TPhiladel-
phia. Pa, 223 South 3sth Street; 81 80 per
annum.
Two more numbers of that unique and ex-
quisite magazine, Ar istic Japan, have
reached our table, and are in no vay behind
other issues in artistic or literary interest
Each part contains ten full-psse colored
plates, (lafge Quarto sixe). and twelve pages
of letter pfess. The work 10 designed for
industrial vofkefs - veil - for artists and
will be found very suggestive to both classes.
The Engfish edition i under the editosship
Of Mr.. Marcus b. Hush Of London, and IL
literary contents are Of = high order Of
merit The essays in thess two parts are on
the AT Of ensIavinR in Japan. and IN &c
cosns Of he methods Of tie great artist, Ho-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
Psohtbit1on in lows

A writer 10 the Century for October
gives acme soiid figures which in them
selves make most convincing argument
10 behalf u the .'experiment" Of prohibi
ton In the state Of Iowa, which has re-
suited In empty jsils, hourishing schools
and home. Of thrift and comfort" A
brief resume OF Mr.. Bigham's figure.
must possess great interest to all.
In lss2 at a general election, the ques-
ton Of prohibition Va federation was sub
United to the people and voters Of Iowa,
and, by a majority Of thirty thousand,
they decided they had no Longer any use
for the saloon. The constitutional amend
msnt which was then carried had not been
properly submitted AZ d wa. declared inval-
Id by the Supreme Court. A disappointed
msjorify then turned to the State iegisia-
tire for relief. and 10 the spring Of 1884
prohlbitory law was passed. This law
was not only sustained by legislative acts
Of lsse and lss3, but WAS greatly
strengthened by amendments
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
Names Monuments at o.ttv.burs

The last OF Names sixteen monumeu ts
erected in eommcmo ration Of the valor of
her troops in the great battle Of Gettys-
burg. was finished on Monday last. They
all do credit to the Pine Tree State and
stand well in comparison with the work
done on that field by other States.
In the famous Peach Orchard. where
the regiment, commanded by Col. Moses
v. tskemsn, lost l2a men. stands the
shaft Of the 81 Infantry. On the south.
ern side Of the whesttield stands the
most imposing of them all. that of the
18th Infantry, commanded by Lieut..
Col. Chas. d. Merrill. where the loss was
l8. At the Devils Den ia the five sided
shaft of the <th Infantry, commanded by
Col. Elijah Walker aud afterwards BY Cart.
Edwin Libby. In the official list of M
killed and wounded Is the name u Col.
Elijah Walker, who was seriously wound.
ed but survived. and several years ago
visited the same with other comrades of
his regiment. Those Of the 5th and 9Th
'"s"osiy Va Wv WI tNps> Ne east VI Lit
tie Round Top,and the It'll Infantry of the
satpe corps, commanded by It. Col. Sell
den Common, is at Wolf Hill. the extreme
right Of the Union Infantry line. The
heaviest loss of any of the Maine commansis
was that Of the 18th Infantry. comiHsaSied
by Col. Charles W. TiIden. who III eayer-
ing the retreat Of the LIST corps, 1t the
close Of the first days battle, bad . loss
Of a3a in killed, wounded. captured and
missing. The 18th Infantry MONUMENT
stands south Of the RaDssiy Angie where
they participated IN the repnlse Of
Pckett's division charge against that
point. 1t WAS commanded by Col
Francis L. Heath and lost 1893. Col.
J. L. Chamberlsin's regiment, the aoxh.
has two monuments, one on the side Of
Little Round-Top and one on the crest Of
Big Round-Tep. Their total loss W. LIS.
The LIST Cavalry, 1t, Col. Chas. II. Smith.
p on the Hanover road, near the cavalry
battlefield. OF the thrte batteries. Gen.
James A. Halls ia on the Grst diva feld
MAJ. G. 7. Stevens On Stevens Knoll. the
arst elevation Of Cups HIN, and Cant
Edwin B. Bows, on Hancock Avenue. near.
the railroad crossing. The NH Battalion
monument Is near the laA. corps bod
qaaresfs, along the tnrnpike, ard ~
anArpshooter 10 front Of nDsna Ton.
Kheae monuments will I'll b desllen ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
sr..sH... en. ss.r.. 81 Di......

To in,sze the xs'us- OF disease with their daily
breath Is the fate Of euizen< Of malaria seou gee
localities eyerywhsre The rndsnie aiHsospb nc
p.,isoa may however be rift es It's venom AMI ren
dered iunoxioas by defensive use Of Hostsfief .
stomach Bitiers. This prominently safe and eff
sectise remedy and -sfrs uard not My rraticaies
the disease when developed. ba, enables the system.
safely brave its aaiis livery phs sic, function
IL confirmed In restored TO regularity. The creua
tion quisks ned n sluggish and bilious habit Inch
Of ttssh beg - = psoGeaes- TO both iniermitteni
and rentfent types % HlAiartAl disease, where ex
triasiG atmospheric causes exist. powerfully eoan
terzeird by this mint able terrifying and aud dr.
fensive agent. which has. moreover, none Of The
disagree able characteristics Of drastic eatbar lie
or al ak aloid. Fever and azue, dumb ague AID
ague cake, snd the caienfHra Of the Isthmas, are
conquered by surely, PLEASANTLY. kheumatism
aragz goaf, hi they and bladder troubles, conssi
patton And Indigestion yieia 10 Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Rheumatism, Gout, and Neuralgia, are ter.
ribly trying diseases for the cure Of which,
men have experimental with many different
drugs, in the endesenr to find some thing that
could be relied upon. Nothing heretofore
discovered has had 80 much success as Mem
ards Rheumatic Rrhs,s. They are pleas
ant remedy, easily taken, and almost an
absolutely certain cure A dollar invested
in bottle of them WI pay YOU better than .
thousand in Wall str ~. II you nee,i then
or A &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

A physician in box is what some people
call Laxador. They are right its great
physie.
Easily answered If strong man, who
has frequently suffered pain. grows impi-
tent and rebellious, how much more impa-
tent should be the baby who does not know
wha, suffering means For the pains o.
collie, teething, etc DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
is the sovereign remedy. Price rs cents
oct3dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Many Young children become positively
repulsive with sore eyes, sore ears, and scald
head Such Affections may be speedily re-
moved by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Young and old alike experience the wonder
full benefits of this medicine.
octldesd&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

PA" said the young philosopher, "do doc
tors always disagfee?" Very frequently
they do, my son, but they all agree that Adj
amson's Botanic Cough Bassm is the best
remedy for coughs colds, sore threats,
asthma and all ailments leading TO consump
ton" octIced&eow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The European residents whose property
"a. destroyed in the recent revolt in
ChiaErking, China, have received a. In
pempity i4O,O0O taeis. or si75.D0. 1t Is
rather remarkable that this sum was paid
by neifher the government nor the prov
ince, bat by the officers Of the city The
Governor w2s assessed 80. 600, the Gov
erpor Of Shanghai the same. while the
minor officials paid the remainder in pro-
portion TO thei. rank The British Con-
sui, whose house "a. entirely demolished,
received e300f0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
Daily xeaasbet Journal.
aueusra rsgassAy. OCT. !. 1850.

he sssiex vkaaevsr vii he saEss u ansigDed
ssssssestiops. An sseh vii be put into the
wnaA basket sassad-
TIE J0CkSAL CAN NT BIZ HELD kEsrossT-
BIZ rOn THE pHgsxkvATsDs Or KETrKx o.
nRSEGTxb CONTRADICTIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03
VOICES FROM THE PRESS.
A Suggestive Statement.

Mr.. Frederick Douglass, who was once q
slave in Mary land, will leave the country to-
morrow in . government man-of-war as
American Minister to the Republic Of Hayti.
-Erening Sun.
There is an eptome of century's history
of the nation in that plain statement of a
fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The town of Orland has refused to loan
tine Shore Line Railroad. The meeting is
described as q stormy one and the vote
stood 90 to lGl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

OF course, cents is more than ! cents,
but II one cent bar of Brussels soap QUO
rosin) 10 equal to two cen, bars of rosin
soap, which is the cheaper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The school officials are endeavoring to Sc
cure the rooms of she Drigo Business Col
lege in which to hold the sessions OF the
evening school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Gay 4 Parsons, proprietors of the Augusta
Machine Shop, are sending out 200 of the
Gay Rachel Screw Drivers every week and
still the, have large orders ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Edgar Sargent OF South Bridgt0n hal
queer experience with . fox. the other day
He discovered fox With one Of his hens
vas by no means scared by the presence Of
Mr.. Sargent Who walked up to him. grabbed
the hen, when Reynard refused to let go his
hold. After kicking him several times. Mr..
Sargent made him give up the hen but still
the fox declined To run. for he stood and
bArked Sargent out of sight in great rage at
his surrendering Of the spoils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Shilohs Vitalizer is what you need for
Constipation Lose Of Appetite, Dizziness,
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10
and 10 cents per bottle. For sale at c. b.
Murphy's.
ulxadE - Iw chwkr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

A Harvest Supper and entertainment will
be given by the ladies' of the Universalist
society at the church vestry this evening
Supper will be served at s 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Shiloh's Cough ,rl Gen unrtion Cure IL
sold by us on guaraTt VI cures Con
sumption. For sale at G b Murphy's.
july l&wlwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Those in charge Of the freight department
hustle just at present. The taking off of the
Star has made n great increase in the amount
Of freight brought by rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The withdrawal OF Captain Freeman of
the Boydoin ball team, will be serious loss
To that nine. There are some good men in
college, however. and the place will doubt
less be well filed. It's about Bowdoin's
turn 10 get the pennant ext sesson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The officers of the Y. NJ. C. A, have i'm
per story Of the block to be used during the
time occupied in repairing the rooms on the
lower floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Fred Douglass has sailed TO take up his
residence in Hayti as Minister of the United
States. This is a suggestive fact. Journal
readers are living Who can remember when
Fred Douglass was only q salable piece of
fiesh-s born slave, hunted by bloodhounds,
denied recognition as a man by the laws of
this country. Today he sails to a foreign
land, escorted by well manned battle ship,
ss the accredited representative Of that same
country. protected by i . flag. While Mr.
Douglass modestly accepts the distinction,
and makes no sign, feeling akin to triumph
must thrill this grand representative of his
race. as he conte mplates this browning
epoch Of bis more than romantic career.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

F. Bainbrilge Munas Esq. County Atty
Clay Co, Tex, SAYS Have used Electric
Bitterc with most happy results. My brother
also was very low with Malarial Fever and
Jaundice, hut was cur.l by timely use of
this medicine. An satisfied Electric Rtters
saved his life"
Mr. ID |. Wilcox sOn of II 'rsr Civ', Ky,
adds like testimony, saying lie positively
believes he would have died, had it not been
for Electric Bitters.
This greatyeme'iy will wari of. as well
rs cure all Maarial Diseases and for all
Kidney, Liver and stomach y sAT.icrs stands
uneaualed Price soc and 81 On At j. M.
Mixers drug store.
jan2ld&w " ciIr Ky
Most complexion powders have a yr'gar
glare, hut Pozzoni's is a true beautfrr whose
effects are Ia ting. sept2+dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The annual excursion to Thomsston. the
State Prison and Rockland, is announced
for next Saturday. 1t is a favorable opp,r-
tunity to visit Knox county at low rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The Edison dynamo for running 80 mean
descent lights Of l6 candle power each re.
ntly put in at the Bangs Bros. factory was
started for the first time yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The Boston Evening Traveller is twice
welcome In it, new eight-page form, Its
pages just a. attractive and readable as
In the old style, one which was not handy
or popular. and which for our part We
are glad to see discarded. IL Ia able in
all departments, staaachly Republican,
and high toned in all its expressions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The Kennebec Log Driving Company is
rapidly completing the work of booming the
logs. The river is now clear as far down as
Five Mile Mile Island, and few days more
will complete the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

A juryman, called 10 case before Re-
corder Smyth in New York on Wednes-
day, remarked: II wish to say. before !
take the oath, that haven't any conf
denee in the jury system" The Recorder
excused him at once. saying, III you
you will hardly do for juror"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price % cents. For sale
at c. b. Murphys.
iulySd& wchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The mighty Lunters of the tribe of Red
Men in this city will assemble at their wig
wan on Friday evening as talk" will be
held on matters relating to the war on the
pale faces the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

10 noticeable that Of the nine deaths in
the order Of United Workmen, for which
the last assessment vas levied, the families
OF each we're paid the benefit due them
within little less than two weeks after the
decease OF the members. This shows .
pfomptness which 10 deserving Of recogni-
ton. and the order 10 gaining in membership
accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

Prof. ). N. Hill, principal Of the Bangor
High School, has received An invitation to
become principal of the Hyde Park, Mass.
High School, At q salary OF el.s0O per an
mum. He has the subject under a'visemenf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

ITO THE DEAF-A Person cured OF Deafues.
j and noises In the head Of "a years. standing b,
simple remedy, will send description Of IT FREi
e any Per on who applies 10 NlCHOLsON, l77
maeD0u all Street, New York, y. =. A.
ouct3d2tawkziy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

ThaE Rsasis Is likely to expesd seventy
millions n rpables n improving Der navy
is pretty conclusive proof that she expects
70 come TO blow. with England again one
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The weather prophets are on hand -
usual in the fall. and - usual they disagree.
The prophet who relies upon the goose bone
fosesees mild winter, milder even than
Va last winter. but the prophet Who bases
his knowledge Of the future on corn husks
psophssies hard season, With plenty Of
ssov and cold weather. The fellow Who
psns bic faith 70 Ne muskrats is yet 70 be
Mad frum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-03

The little daughter of M. Robert Dom
caught in clotheswrfhger yesterday, pull
ing out the nail from one of her fingers and
crushing the hand very badly.