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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

lt appesrs that the New York World is
ENTIRE, wong in speaking of John
Jarn'u new American consul TO
birmingham. As IAN Englishman by birth
AMI politician by trade Mr.. Jarrett ia a
Welshmsn by birth and puidler by
trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28
Daily Krnnrhrt journal.
FRIDAY, JUNE Is, 1888.
TO VACATION TOURISTS.

Parties leaving the city on their sum.
mer vacations. can have the DAILY
JOURNAL sent TO their address FOR any
length Of time desired, ut Is cents per
week. Address Of paper changed when
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Maine Historical 30
etety viii be held Brunswick, Tuesday. 18th
juHe. I.s9. y A. NJ, in the Cksas.land Lecture
Room, Massachusetts Hall A full attendance il
requested. II. ". BRYANT. Recording secretary.
iunessaity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

the laws is good rule for all
4 itivc officers of the land. En-
f. prohibitory laws in Maine, iowa.
kau- - ID other States. against the liquor
shops Enforce the high license laws
az" tn" rum traffic in rennsy lvania,
MI mes" Ohio. and wherever like form
OF leg IN prevails. All faithful OIL
cialS and al good citizeus are in favor of
the laws vi heir country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28
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lima Interesting TO the Republicans OF
Other States

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

The colored far : alliance of South
Carolina numbers ...,. - Get.
ing held Ia Column, he other dav. it
was decided u establish !; :, - Change
to facilitate trade. 1,he organization is
absolutely non-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28
DAILY Efnneber Journal
gsgs "A. FRIDAY, JUNE %. 1898
foHn L. STEVENS, EDITOR

foHH L. sTEvErs EDITOR
T.. robcy 81 the Republican Adnibis-
frs'ion 10 hormoHdnm
1br NngUHmp nesppapers. ard some ~
the inore sntan kerous DEEM cratic sheet.
arr "nrit z ont bitter complaint. becaus~
n, -i,.eB' Harrison hss reappointed ledge
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Jniri II hcfr charge aud the came 81
thcfr POI tical tear. :. the fact thar
jung Stafford va. removed II
app, ~. bat the resignation II the latter
WI r,qncsted 10 = hitter written hy fhc
Al, rnry General, May 10. 10 reply san
for. Wbn had teen appoinfrd By Cleye-
hand 10 piease the Mofmou- and their
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r.ek later uqnirirg Nhcthcr an}
charge. ~ misconduct of fnaiycrsafion 10
ofi,} Of any complaint tad been pre-
fer..d " Inst HIN. and suggesting that II
a. 10 ams'd be- anbeooming in him 10 re-
sien the cdics Of Chief Justice until they
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

nevertheless an interesting fact in local his
tory, that the father of our Vice President,
Hon. Levi p Morton, was born in Winthrop
Winthrop and in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

We shall publish tomorrow a beautiful
illustration of the new Boston steamer Ken
nebec with a descriptive sketch of this clr-
giant boat. Copies can be obtained at the
news lepots, and of the train news agents.
The Red Men of Cushnoc Tribe reelected
the same officers to preside over the affairs
of the lodge for the coming six months. at
their meeting "Wednesday night The install
lation will take place on Wednesday evening
of ne xt week.
Many of the residents of the city are great
ly improving the appearance of their grounds
by tearing down the uusightly fences along
the streets. 1t is II common sense improve.
ment and one which should be followed by
our citizens as a whole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

Speaking OF aids to ora'ory, Sir Morrell
Mckenzie, the great medical expert OF
| England. does not commend egg and
sherry nor brandy and settler. The
supposed miraculous virtues of the mys
FERROUS possets and draughts on which
some orators pin their faith exist" he
says, ''msinly in the imagination of those
who use them; at best they do nothing
more than Intricate the joints of the vocal
machine 50 as TO make il work more
smoothly. This is just a. we'll
done by means of glass of plain
water. la France water sweetcned
with sugar is the grand vocal elixir Of
political orators. As Nine. de Girart!iu
said. somewhat uukindly: MANY things
can he dispensed with in the tribune
Talent, wit, conviction. ideas. even mem
ory, can be dispensed with. hut not eau
sucree. Srimulauts may give sort Of
Dutch courage to tn. orator. and may
carry him successfully through a vocal
effort in which indisposition or nervous
ness might otherwise have caused him to
fail, hut the immediate good which they
do is dearly purchased by the thickening
aud roughening of the mucous surface of
the throat to which they ultimately give
rise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28
Commencing June goth, as
follows.

commencing june <SsU, dS
follows.
TtESDAYS.-Leavc Augusta at 600 NJ, pal
lowell at $50. Gardiner at :, Richmond at :, Bath
atg.
REIuRNiNG,-Lra Bpothbay at 10 r. NJ,
Bath 30, Richmond i45.
WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAY special
Excursions, the boat cal be chartered. roc small
bills.
FRIDAYS, Same a. Tuesdays.
SATTEDAIS,-Lcavr Augusta al ! 90 4 W..
IIallow,ll at 20, Gardiner at :, Richmond at 3,
Bath at 4.
MONDAlS.-Icaye Bonrhhay at GNU (. NJ, BATH
at 500, Richmond at y. STANDARD lime.
FARES -R"UNp IElr Augusta, $50, Hal.
lowell - 10 Ga diner, - - Richmond : a., RAIN
90 cents SINGLE tkfr- Augusta, ililluNtt "a
and Gardiner, $IC0. Richmond 7ar i:rth zoe
Excursions every Tuesday aud Friday.
Fare from Augli-to IIal,owcli aud ,ar,ljncr -itn.
Richmuud 75c. Bath 10. =. y. NANCY, irca-
AGENTS. Augusta, W. !. tuck. llailo'cil,
Geo. +. Thompson. tarin'T, % VI. blanchard
Richmond j. /. Robinson. fiHtt, G.C. ttrcnl"uf
juuv4idhv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

Geo. w. Vickery's new residence ~
Western avenue will he fine two story
structure, twenty seven by thirty four feet
with an ell fourteen by twenty feet II will
be furnished with all the modern conycm-
fences. The plans for the house were made
by e. +. Fletcher of thi. city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

Mr.. H. W. Brock, n resident on the River
road has recently returned from Boston
horses for $500 and a fine $500 carrjage
horse, The raising of fancy horses would
seem 10 be a profitable business for more Of
our Kennebcc farmers to establish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

Mrs. Bloade wildly Where did this
black hair come from:"
Mr. Blonde-I was riding behind a black
horse. and he switched his tail
This is fine hair
Yes it vas a fine horse
Nsw Io,t ueebiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

Two hundred and seven,y-iye dogs have
been licensed in this city. As none have
yet been killed for wandering about without
permission. it may be presumed that either
all Augusta dogs have been licensed or else
the owners who didn't pay the required fee
tethered their pet canine TO the family bed
post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY
NEw ApN kKrtsENxNrs
Wauted-tortuncs 10 tell.
10 let Tenement.
Change Of time. VI. {. Il, X.
For sait--Cottage al Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

Archie & Agosunis have in their workshop
Mt liallowell at present a statue of st. Patrick
This statue is to be erected in st. Patrick's
church at Ezibethpoit, ~ J., and is per
haps the only granite statue of st, Patrick in
this country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

We noticed fine lot of potatoes brought
into the city yesterday by MIR. Fred Malcolm.
prosperous farmer on Cushnoc Heights
They were large ones for this season of the
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

A telegram received in the city last night
announced that the Baths would be unable
to play ball in hi. city on Tuesday aud the
management have telegraphrd for game
with the Lewiston team in this city for that
date. They are also negotiating for a game
with the Portlands To be PLAYED July lth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28

The people Of Shelhurne FAILS. Mass,
have had the SodsWga reservoir in Yer
mont village above them examined by an
engineer Ms regards its safety. His report
Is not at all comforting. lie says dis
tinctly II /. unsafe lie condemns the
material used in construction aud the
method of building and sustaining the
frail cmhaukment holding the huge body
of water. OF course with the Johnston u
disaster flesh in memory the people of
Shclhutnc Falls will speedily hud some
way of compelling the strengthening of
the dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28
The AUGUSTA House
AUGUSTA, We.
FOR SALE

Having attained age whru to. earr> and duties
OF running hotel Of large proportions nav" become
ontrou- have concluded to dispose % The Attt :
IA Hot p, and alt the property Herewith. shall
sell the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-28
Socol 2unlicrs.

The class of %. Colby University, hold a
banquet at Hotel North this evening.
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14

brickIayer, aged % years, who
died On Saturday, the 23rd, at
LOS p. M, and buried on Tuesday
with the honors of the Capital
City Guards and Love of Liberty
Lodge No ~ of the Samaritan
Order, was born on the Sd of Dec.
1866. He was welded 70 Miss
Hate, daughter of Mr.. Lemuel
and Mrs: Eliza Campbell, on the
10th of Nov. 1887.
The National q University, found
ed by the recent Baptist Congress
at the Metropolitan Baptist
church. is now holding its session
at 316 q street 8. W.
Mr.. Henry Minor and Miss Ma
ry +. Wilson, are the faithful
teachers.
For any information concern
ing the university workings, in
quire Of any one of the officers
name In the advertisement. See
in another column.
The marriage of Mrs. Mildred
Carter TO Nv. James Blackwell on
the 18th at 726 3rd street, was
greatly enjoyed by those who at
tended. They were presented
with many handsome, as well as
useful presents.
The Old Peoples Home of the
Baptist denomination, is as much
needed as any mentiona5Ie insti-
tu'ion
The Metropolitan A. M. E.
church on d street, was dedicated
on Sunday last, and Rev. Bishops,
s. S. Jones and A. w. Wayman,
and the Rev. DR.. Brooks of the
First Baptist church of Washing
ton, were the dictated ministers of
the day.
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14
SOUTH WASHINGTON NEWS.

Quite a fire broks out at 479 1
st. on Monday last at 1890 p m
The ire is supposed to have orig
mated the next house, ATT o
Lewis Lawson.
The Baptist conference met OF
Monday morning last at IL am.
President Robinson gave expo
sitions from Psa IS. 10.
Rev. w, J Howard, Acts 2 80
Subject, The Penltent cry
Rev. J. NJ. Powell of Maryland
was introduced and gave an excel
lent account of his serv ces-
Rev. Sandy Alexander did moi
preach but baptised IA, and gave
the hand of fellowship to 20.
Rev Milton R. Boone of Ono
was introduced and accepted the
courtesy shown him.
Rev. &. FL. Porter gave exposi-
ton of Joshua 1: II. Subject.
Marching orders.
Rev. Geo. W. Lee did not
preach, but Revs. W, A. Credit
and Limos Rolock of n. G. occu-
pied his pulpit.
Rev. w. II. Philips gave expo
sition to a beautiful character OF
Christ's Kingdom.
r. S. Laws, Judges II: 9. Sub
ject, l am hunting a place where
to stop.
Rev. j. II. Lee had the kevs.
Geo. w. Lee, A S. Thomas and
w. FL. Brooks to preach at his raj
ly and collected 1896 so.
Rev. J. Loving, 119, with a
most beautiful character of the
Christian life.
Rev. IL. Z. Robinson had COM
munion at 8 p. m, and preached
at 1880 from James L: 27, subjec'
Pure Religion.
The trustees of the National
University met at the Virginia
Avenue Baptist church on
Wedn esday last at 10 o'clock,
with president Laws in the chair
and Rev. A. s. Thomas Secretary.
Much important business was tran
sacted.
MIR. Charles Edward Winston,
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14

one is the mother ofseveral grown
men and women and grandchild-
ren' who are all respected in this
community co for industry and thrift.
She was buried from the Asburv
Methodist church, of which she
was member, Wednesday noon.
The church was crowded to itsnt.
most capscity with relatives,
friends and acquaintances of the
deceased. Rev. j. H. Daily, assis-
ted 10y several prominent divines,
preached the funeral sermon
which was very impressive. The
ehlor, t2l under the leadership of Prof.
I. p. Bell, rendered the music.
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14

First class job work done at the BEE
office, Call and inspect.
For RENT:-Several desirable
Rooms, furnished or unfurnished,
ith or without board.
Mrs. Jones, 1917 Pierce st, n w.
For RENT.
A pleasant fu nished Room with
hea and gas. Call at 1882 10th
street. W. del 1t
For RENT-Two front rooms one
furnished aud one unfurn1shed.
1902 L street. u. W. References
required.
Dec. 14>4 t*
FOR RENT:-Fourteen bricks
six rooms, with ball, water, gas.
jets through, only $3.50 for
those fronting B ST., n. e., and
$1050 per month for those trout
ing Warren ST.
Apply to L. G. Fletcher, Sr..
and L. FL, Douglass, 934 F
ST., II. W., room II.
Aug. 10, l m.
SONS WANTED-for Capt.
Andrew CalIloux. Camp No. 8,
Div. of Md, S. of v, U. S. A.
For information, call or address
212 H St., n. W. Meetings 1st &
Sd Tuesday evenings.
IL. ID. GOODMAN,
Commander,
R. L. CANNON, Adjt
sep2Stf.
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14
WEST WASHINGTON NOTES

Mr.. John Carter an old and much
respected resident of this place was
buried from Mt. Zion NJ. f. Churcl
last Sunday afternoon. A large con.
course Of friends of the deceased
attended the funeral including
Union Light No. 1865 G. q. o. OF
o. F. Rev. T. 0. Carroll Oficicated
assisted by Rev. ]. P. Cox, inter-
ment at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
There will be a young peoples
praise ;ncetIng at Mt. Zion NJ. h
Church tomorrow afternoon at 4.
o'clock. Exercises will consist of
music, essays, select reading etc. all
are invited.
.sMr. r. S. ParrOtt of the City Post
Office who has been seriously ill
with Typhus Pneumonia Is now
considered out of danger by his
Physician DIR. G. B. CruOr.
The following have been elected
additional officers Of Mt. Zion VI. f..
School: Miss Bessie Murphy, organ
list, Mr.. j. T. BeasOn, chOrister,
Mr.. Daniel Washington Librarian.
Rev. Sandy Alexander of the st
Baptist Church has commenced a
revival and on last Sunday inn
mersed a large number in Rock
creek.
The Mission Sunday school, of
Mt. Zion M. E. church, under its
newly elected officers are increas~
ing in membership. This school is
located on Bank near Market SITS,
and bids fiar to do much good in
that vicinity. Books, charts or pa
pers Of any kind will be thankfully
received. Mr.. Jos. n. Williams the
Supt. invite all who desire to assist
in this great work to attend every
Sunday afternoon at p o'clock P.
NJ.
The Ebenezer A. NJ. Z. school
j. rehearsing for a grand cantata
during the Christmas. holidays this
Sunday schools musical ability
will assure a rare treat for their
friends who attend. Mr.. n. G.
Mitchell the Supt. invite all to at
tend their singing school every Sun
day afternoon at 8 o'clock P NJ.
The Musical aud Literary AS
socistion held a large meeting
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14
A MOMENT

Of your time, reader, may per.
haps be proftably devoted to the
following
Those who take an agency for a
reliable euterprising house, learn
their business and stick to it, "get
on" in the world. People who
have any idea eff engaging in any
oon~occins b-zsincoe will cio ven Co
write George StinSOD u Co., Port.
land, Maine-the great art and gen
eral publishers. They offer the
most exceptional advantages to
those who are sufficiently enterpris
Jug to be willing to make push to
better their condition. 1t costs
nothing to try. Women make sue,
ceSSful canvaSsers. as we'll as men.
Full particulars will be sent to
those who address the firm; their
full address is given as above.
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14

j. s. CoOdges Harness attachment is the best thing OF the
kind the market 1t arranged that any one can
to any harness. in three minutes without cutting the
in right the street 1t can be taken OH the
harness minutes and the harness returned to It's former
style without the trouble exerOn 1t time IN hitch
ing and unhtchng horse be attached to the vehicle IN
less than 80 exrcaed less than seconds 1t
the and nothing It's parts TO
get the being constructed that the straps
be heightened shortened required The Bolt IS re-
movable secured allow the to be removed when
The particular advantage this device over 9TH
consists the of the and arrangements OF
the whereby the be attached to harness
without cutting the has been heretofore necessary IN
order to devices of this character.
To the loop Bolt attached lines 2S said lines BE-
connected with the driver by suitable that the
horse becomes the Tightening OF the lines
will draw the bolt H. and the spring "a will the plate 10
side and release the animal from the vehicle Any child
hitch unhtch a without the slightest trouble
Thousands of the attachments being used day
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14
WHAT THE BEE WANTS TO
-- SEE.

More colored men on the polio
force.
The Freedman's Hospital remain
as it is.
DR.. s. r. Watts given a respon
sible position there.
A. NJ. Clapp collector of taxes.
DR.. A. E. Adams Health officer
The cOlored public schools put
in better condition.
Married women who have hus.
bands drawing large salaries, from
the government, remain out of
school and attend to their domes>
tic affairs.
Deserving men appointed to
good positions.
The administration supported.
The members of the school
Board paid a salary.
A senator and representative in
Congress.
The Blair amendment to the
constitution passed.
More unity among the colored
people.
The colored High school reor
ganized.
A colored man Recorder of Deeds
or Register of Wills.
The administration heartily en-
dorse by colored yotets.
Genl. CIarkson appointed to
succeed Mr.. WanamaKer.
Lsngston, Hill and Miller
seated.
Honest Negroes sent to Con-
gress.
Col. Swords Sergeant alarms of
the Senate.
The republican Central Com.
mittee reOrgsnized.
A strong delegation to the next
national convention.
One party in the District of Co.
lum bia.
J. G. Asbury come to Congress.
More back bone in the republl-
can party.
Policy men relegsted to the rear.
Representative Negroes speak
their honest sentiments.
Capt. Meredith remove Sullivan
from the Bureau Of Printing and
Engraving.
Sullivan's powers curtailed be-
fore he runs the Office to Hades.
More colored ladies appointed IN
the Bureau of Printing and En-
craving.
Capt. Msrideth do more and
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14

o.naus Ddptlst Home
Mission Society met at 226 b St
Monday evening. The society
decided to have local Christmas
meeting IN every church where
permission can be obtained
w. Calvin Chase, sttorney at
law, practices in all the courts of
Virginia and the District of Co.
lumbis. Office ct present, I1O9 |
ST., II. W. Titles searched, deeds
and other legal papers care ly
drawn.
PENNEY-CharIotte E. widow of
the late James A. Penny died at
her home in Rockville, Nd,
Tuesday Dee. 10th, '89, at 5:45
p. M, age So years. Funeral
2 p. IN. Sunday Dec. 18th, 1889.
lhterment at the family cemetary.
Relatives and friends are invited
to attend.
Samuel, the beloved son of Mr..
and Mrs. Elijah Allen, died at
the residence of his parents, 335
Va. Ave. 8. W., last Wednesday
night at 1l:50 o'clock. He was 19
years of age snd was liked by his
many associates. The family have
the sympathy of their many friends
in their sad bereavement.
A grand prize entertainment
will be given by the Capital City
Benefit Club No. at the Excel
sior Light Infantry Armory, Penn.
ave., between 18th and 18Th SITS. u.
W., Wednesday evening January
22nd, 1890, Everybody will re-
ceive prize, and if you want an
enjoyable time don fail to attend.
Invitations are out for the mar
riage of Ex-Lieut. Geo. S. Countee,
formerly of this city, to Miss Sarah
Isabel Frost of Denver Col, Tues
day evening Dec. 18th, at s o'clock,
st. Johns A. M. E. Church. A
reception will be held at 1921 33d
street, from s 80 to 10: 80 O'Clock.
Mr.. Countee is the eldest son of
Mrs. Laura V. Countee and the
late Jonathan R. COuntee of this
city.
Mr.. George Countee was form
erly Lieutenant in the Washington
Cadet Corps of this city and was
very popular with his men. He al.
so belongs to one of the first fami-
lies of this city.
The Board of managers and trus.
tees of the National anniversary
Washington, d. c., founded by the
Baptist denomination Of the Dist,
of Columbia, Maryland and Vir-
ginia, met at the Va, avenue Bapt.
Church 1St and II sts., s. W., on
last at 10 a. H., WITH
Lu6 D6SiutilI hCNs LII La" . III OhO
chair and Rev. w. II. Scott acting
secretary. The general solicitor,
Rev. j. II. Lee and treasurer W. j.
were the other members
present. Mr.. Henry Minor princi
pal of the Normal department, was
present and addressed the Board
upon the Importance of more ex>
tended circulation of educational
interests among families OF local
sections of our city.
Committee Oh the constitution
rules and by laws, was appointed
to report at the next meeting, Wed.
11th inst.
The Board fixed the 1St and 3rd
of each month for It's
regular meeting. The rent of
school qual ters and teachers sala-
ries were fixed and the annual tut
tion of boarding students was fixed
at $4,000 instead of $96.
The Washington bee., 1889-12-14
THE CENSUS BULLETIN.

Hon. Robert P. Porter, Superin
tendent of Census, has issued a
Census Bulletin, which contains a
list of supervisions representing
every State in the Union. This is
something new and shows cOnclu-
sively the enterprise of Mr.. Porter.