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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

IL Is not likely that an extra session Of
Congress will be held the coming fall. 1t
IL true the subject has been considered by
leading journals and prominent members
Of both branches; but \ seems Less and
less likely that an October session will be
convened. December ia not SO very far
OF. and II Is not likely that any question
will arise which will make u necessary
to call an extra session.
One Of the important mstters to claim
early attention Ia that Of the eases of con
tested elections, ~ which there are sew
ernl. Concerning one the circumstances
ere such AS have never before been
brought to the attention u the American
people. and great prominence has been
attached to It. The murder Of John NJ.
Clayton Of Arkansas, which was COM
mitted while he was engaged In securing
evidence that be- had been refused his
certificate Of election through fraud, Is
one the like Of which has never before, we
believe. been brought before Congress
There 10 no living disputant, because OF
the act to assassination, to contest Brock.
inrtdge's holding . certificate obtained
through fraud. "rhe contest Is not likely,
sayst.,e Evening Traveller, to be- ruled out
of Congress on secount Of techniesl,ties.
Tho House has full power to act upon the
qualification Of its own members, and In
this ,asfscr there should I've an Immediate
and iadical action To the extent Of refusing
to rcsNgnize, until Law and usage justify
It, any rights whatever to . man whose
congressional title 10 clouded with the
blood Of his rival. Every contest, based
on Ia Southern methods Of counting out
for cheating or terrcrixing votes, mould
be gone into with the utmost vigcr. and.
In all cases Of evident breaches Of the law,
should be punished by deprivation Of all
courteeies and emoluments 10 those hold
Ing certificates as the resuit Of fraud. -
There seems to be unanimous
option on the part Of administration
papers tsat the sugar question should
receive practical consideration at the ear
Heat moment. The people eeem to be
looking 70 the next Congress fer relief
from burden upon necessity Of life.
from which they have suffered every hour
siles the combination Of rcfncries fored
the price Of sugar up to most prohibit
tory notch Congress has the remedy In
its hands and an etlectusl one, aud the
people will complain II it IL not applied.
Hse United States government, under
Tho rule Of Republicans" says the able
Journal whose opinion Is given above,
"nast not longer be made partner. to a
scheme BY which the living Of its own
people Is made harder by commercial
plets aaainst the consumer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19
STATE OF MAINE.

T. 4. coNSIssloxsRs OvPIcE.l
AUGusTA, AUG. 10. 1850.
To the General Managers and uperiptenden,. al
the several railroads In Maine
Your attention f. hereby respectfully called "a
Chapter as. Public Laws Of 1se9 relating TO heat.
on railroads, and notice 10 hepeby eiven that The
Hoard OF Railroad Commissioners win be In session
At their o11ce In Aueusta, on Wednesday suA Yhuys
DAY, Aug 18th and 18th, is59, for the purpose Of
hearing all persons and parties interested in mid
sobis<t, and de;ern lining the methods that mar b.
used N he. Ing cars as sforesaid. In this state.
aasisdt&uss E-c.FAKRIxGToN, CLERK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The front Of the old Brick store which 10
now undergoing repairs has been entirely
taken out preparatory to the setting Of the
new plate glass one. The shelves on the side
are to be cut down, new balkheads built in
the windows and fine marble and tile floor
laid in the approach to the door. II IL to be
almost entirely reiinished and will be ready
for occupancy In about q month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Read the following: Mr.. C. II. Mofris, New
ark, Ark, says: Was down with Abscess ot
Lungs, and friends and physicians pro-
nounced me an IncnrAble Consumpdvs. Be-
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, am nov on my third bottle.
and able to oversee the work on my farm.
1t Is the finest MEDICINE ever made"
Jesse Middlewxrt. Decatur, Ohio, saws
Had il not been for DR.. Kings New Dis-
eoyery tor Consumption would have died
of Lung Troubles. Was given Up by doc.
tors Am now in best of health." Try t.
sample bottles free at J. N. Mixers drug
store. jani4dkvchvky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The Second Regiment men are nov great
ly relieved and happy, it having been noised
abroad that Col. Brett has received = letter
from Mr.. N. II. Andrews, saying that he
will Ieavs Kineo for week snd lead the
Bangor Band at the muster. The members
Of the band had entirely given up the idea Of
going. not thinking for moment that Mr..
Andrews coalh accompany them but nov
everything is all settled and they will 20.
The band will, we understand, turn out
twenty four pieces and will be able to do it,
old time work. The second Regiment would
seem lost without il ova band and ill are
glad 70 know that the obstacles 10 the way
are To be removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Ayers SarsaparilIa, by purifying and en-
riching the blood, improves the appetite,
aids the assimilative process, strengthens the
nerves, and ingigorstes the system. It is,
therefore, the best and most thoroughly
reliable Alternative that can be found for old
and young. augl3dlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Ayers Hair Vigor restores color and vital
ity to weak a1d gray hair. Through its heal.
Jag and cleansing qualities, it prevents the
accumulation of dandruf and cnres all scalp
diseases. The best hair-dressing ever made
and by far the most economical.
s.,. augl3d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

That iistentlon of the stomach which many
people feel after eating, may be due to i'm
proper ma stication of the food; but, in most
cases, it indicates weakness of the digestive
organs, the best remedy for which is one of
Ayers Pills to be taken after dinner.
july3Od&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

b. M. Dixon who has the contract for
the brick work on the new buildings
at the Insane Hospital was 10 the city
Saturday. He says that the work is pro-
crossing well but that the bad weather Of the
past two weeks has seriously interfered with
the rapid prosecution Of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

A shoveiful Of dirt from the spade Of
workman on Water street Saturday and .
nettlesome colt frightened thereby we're the
elements that caused . catastrophe Which
came near being serious. Il VS. disscdy
opposite the deep trench in front Of the
Government building and ct right angles
with the street. The colt SHE'D to one side
20 far on the edge Of the trench that the
bank gave way. precipasing the horse head
long into the deep ditch. He Vas attached
to gig and driven BY his owner, Mr.. Trask
Of Sidney. Mr.. Trask aIishted impromp<u,
The dirt hev for few seconds and . crowd
sathefed. But The colt vas on his fest, bic
back eae lsvei with the top Of the ditch and
sesesg hands held him. Aftss considerable
salk plank walk vas laid and the horse
expssssed his dinpprobatien Of aaairs By
ee0ing 70 ths surface With eslsrisy. He
vas appassatly unintused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The hearing before the Governor and
Council on the charges preferred by the
Good Templars Of Waldo county against
County Attorney Sweetser is expected to
take place next week. Mr. Sweetser has
engaged Col. W. II. Fogler. Of Belfast, a.
his counsel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19
Farm and 0ranee.

The farmers of Bridgton village and vicin-
ity are invited to meet at the schoolhouse
near Chsplin's mills, Naples. on Thursday,
Aug. 22d, at 2 p. m, to see about organizing
for creamery. The meeting will be i'd
dressed by Mr.. L. Fl. Blossom, Of Turner
Center creamery; subject, THE Benefits If
. Creamery Ladies are invited. II stormy,
meeting will be held the next day.
York County Pomona Grange will hold it,
next meeting with Banner Grange, East
WATERFORD, Thursday, Sept Is. The next
meeting Of Uuiun Pomona Grunge Of Knox
County. will be with George Valley Grange,
Appleton, Saturday, September I, ct one P.
N j; il stormy it will be poisoned TO Tues
day. the IL. The program will be - fol-
lows: Singing BY the local choir; address Of
Welcome by Rafus Stone; response BY
Mrs. o. ". Taylor, reading BY Mr.. r. W.
Simmons; song BY Miss Matte Merriheld
reading by Mrs. H. E. Cooling; report Of
subordinate oranges: reading BY Min Mile
Beverage; song BY Misc Minnie Gould; dc
cussion Of question. Resolved, Tha. Tie
farmers Of Knox County shouh do more 70
adopt the silo sy stem Of feeding stock. = BY
Edward Ray and Sins Bryant in the aflrms-
tive and Erassus Lermond and Winfield
Chaples in the negative. On Tue sday, SEPT
10, Col. ,. H. Brigham Of Ohio. Master Of
The National grange, viii deliver IN address
70 the members Of the order u Union.
There we're I7s tons Of hay harvested %
the college farm st Orono, the present sea
son, at . cost Of 81 80 per ton. These
6gures include the feed for the team owned |
b. the college, the repairs and III other
except depreciation in The value Of
'sols and machinery. The crop Il - tons
arger than last year and vas taken frsa Is |
lcres I~ss land. The cost Of harvesting has |
zen decreased y cents per ton = compared
nth last year. GfaiA i looking ven ut The |
reid viii nos be y large = The conditien q |
be crop indicated eAfly In ~ season.
NJ. =. ". Joaes Al Mescss : ~ possssppsE
] one Il ~ ! largest, IL ~ 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The PAYERS are now at work on the street
which Leads from Market square to the steam
boat wharf. The upper portion Of ii is be.
ing paved with cobble stones and will be
finished up in this fashion for quite a little
distance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

They are getting up things in pretty quick
order nowadays. Saturday at 100 O'Clock
the sun shone In clear sky and at ! 80 the
rain was pouring in bucketsfuls from a sky
in which there wasn't vestigc Of blue.
How il that for twenty short minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The target practice of the newly mustered
members Of the Capital Guards Is continuing
every day at the company range at The State
muster 6eId. Saturdays score was led by
Private C. N. Written with 81. Some very
good shooting was done by other members
of the cOmpany,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Bridge street square 10 paved and the city
government has the thanks of the citizens
The work has been done most thoroughly and
is credit not only to the city but to the skin
and ability of the wOrkmen who have per.
formed the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

ohsa0aassa has Sssn the cause Of
many N emwsst mans passsee 10 9Th.
great majority" Many life has been take
b. this dread disease that might have been
spared, Md the possessor only knoxn Of, and
tskssa 1sAard's Rnesmaaic Boliets. Thes
are certain. and 1t the same time . pleasan,
cnre Tor Rheu@atism, Gosf, and Neuralgia.
They 60 b psoeassl from ]. n. Mixer and
C. q. Aosphy Z Ce. u el.0O per bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The members Of Capital and Cushnoc
Oranges of this city and Riverside. will unite
on q picnic down river on the steamer
Islander next Friday, leaving the wharf in
this city at 6 o'clock. Tickets have been
placed at soc. for adults and soc. for child
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Workmen are engaged In testing the: gas
pipe on Cony hill to locate several sas leaks.
Small excavations are being made every few
feet and thus far their LAHORE have been re-
wsrded by the discovery Of one small leak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The Laurel street boys met the east side
boys and defeated them in game of base
ball, Saturday afternoon, at the Augusta
Driving Park. Tbs batteries were respec-
lively P.nkham aud PercivaI, and Shorey and
Willett. The score stood 20 70 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The first Of the New Jersey sweet POTATOES
are appearing in the market and are in fine
shape. The size 10 good and .hc price ex.
ceedinGly low for the fret Jerseys. being
only Ave cents per pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. II
soothes the child. softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and it is the best
remedy for disrrhea. Twenty-Five cents Q
bottle. feb20dMWedFfi&Wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19
Daily xesnsbst 3ournal


Ne ssssce vhaf<vsy siIl BE- takes of ussiEDed
ssoossiesaioss. All sseh vii b. p-s into The
wasas basket ssresd.
pLa rOR The FERMENTATION Or kETrkS or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

GARDENERS urbsne clerks have challenged
their no less polite brethren Of this city 10
meet them in combat ON the field. code base
ballo, the game to be played at Gardiner at
a time to be agreed upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The Rev. Geo II. Thayer, of Bourbon
Ind, says: Both myself and wife owe oul
lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. Fol
sale at c. B. Murphy's.
julyl5l&w lwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The only Complexion Powder in the world
that is without vulgarity, without injury to
the user, and without doubt a beautifier, 10
Pozzoni's. aug6d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

RECEIVED the ONLY nEGok MELBOURNE posoA 1885,
A First-C Glass Press for First-C Class Printers!

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

most universal use ut one time. Tens of
Thousands Of people associate his name with
some Of their most delightful memories Of
intellectual qnickeniDg. After all, what
grander monument could mortal cravef
The state Of Nevada.
[Pitsburg Dispatch. .r|
Whereas in 1876 nearly 10000 voters
appeared at the polls in Nevada. in 1883 but
I2,A 90 votes were counted. To-day her pop
uIstion 10 little more than 5000. and it Is
still Oh the down grade. 1t will not be long
before she will be unable to maintain her
State Government; the burden Of doing 40
is almost too much for her to bear now.
What 10 to be done? The question has no
precedent. 1t is reasonably difficult at
times for Territory to become State. but
we know Of no process under the Consttu-
ton by which State can again become
Territory A State once, State forever,
seems to have been the intention Of the
trainers Of the Constitution. Such case as
Nevada's has never occurred before, and is
not likely to happen again.
The New Governor ~ of Iowa.
Bangor Whig.l
The Iowa Republican State Convention has
nominated Capt J. G. Hutchinson as candi-
date for Governor. There was spirited and
friendly rivalry for the nomination, but when
it vas announced that Capt Hutchinson bad
been successfnl on the twenty fifth ballot the
nomination was made unanimous with great
enthusiasm. Capt. Hutchinson is about fifty
years of age, has represented the people IN
the State Senate and is generally recognized
90 . good legislator and sound business man.
He will be elected by the usual Republican
majority.
Very Cheerful.
philadelphia Press.
There is something cheerful about the
order of the Pennsylvania Railroad for 5000
new freight cars. tbs q substantial evidence
of increasing business, AMI speaks we'll for
the road and for the trade of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

largest orchard in the county. 1t
consisted of shout 5000 apple
trees Of bearing age. and containing all the
early and late varieties that are productive in
this climate. He has his own nursery and
raises trees from seed, grating in the variety
he wishes to produce. Mr.. Jones has every
convenience for handling and storing the
fruit, having recently built large store-house
with q dry, cool basement with stone floor
and an elevator for lowering and raising the
fruit. The apples are first placed in boxes,
made for the purpose for convenience in
handling and sorting, and are afterwards
barrelled and sent to market.
a Popular Ksnnsbec Resort.
One of the most attractive of inland re-
sorts is at Hammond's Grove, Manchester
This delightful spot is situated at the head
Of Lake Cobbosseecontee on an elevation
covered with fine growth Of pines. The
lake 10 an expansive sheet Of water some ten
niles in length BY two in width and with its
islands, which are very numerous and thick
ly wooded. presents picture As one looks
down the lake from the point that is indeed
charming to look upon.
L. H. Hammond, the genial proprietor,
built few years ago one cottage there and
has increased the number from year to
year until he has now six and cafe The
cottages are all occupied and quite dele
CATION Of Boston boarders are qusrtered at
the cafe. Three years ago a party Of
Augusta gentlemen built large clubhouse
on Mr.. Hammond's land near the cottage and
that is in constant demand by members of
the club for the use Of their families during
h. eka N Doks IS
Boston has very neat cottage built close to
the waters edge, where he and his family
pass the summer. The cottage is surrounded
by tall pines and commands fine view Of
the lake. Several other smaller structures
and number of tents are located at different
points along the shore. inhabited by lovers
Of out door life Who enjoy sailing. rowing
and fishing. The lake il well stocked with
black bass. perch and pickerel and many
large strings Of ish are daily taken from its
watefS
The nearuess Of the locality to Augusta
makes II favorise resort with residents of
the Capital City, Across the creek and to
the east Of Hammond's Grove is the fine
summer residence Of Alden Sprague, who
for msny years was publisher of the Kenne-
bee Journal. Mr.. Sprague has an elegant
cottage which has been built only q few
years and several acres Of land covered with
. thick growth Of hardwood. G.. A. Robert
s0n, principal Of the Augusts Grammar
School, has built . nice cottage here this
seassn and 10 occupying it with his family.
He has recently struck on his premises what
may develop into . valuable mineral spring
Hiram Clark, the veil known carriage manu-
fhc&arss, and c. c Hunt, music dealer, both
Of Augusta, have purchased an acre and
half between the Sprague place and Mr..
Robertson's. The purchase is on the cas-,
.lofe Of the lake and faces Bsiieyville and
Res Winthrop. Messrs. Clark and Hunt
nys hsils whazf on their property and will
noon erect cottages there Lnduartaf Jour
saf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The Edwards Mfg. Co, when the new
mill 10 completed, which win probably be by
Jan. lst., will have LOG. 200 spinilcs. The
machinery for the new mill 10 being made BY
the Saco Water power Company. Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy positive cure
for Catarrh. Diphtheria and Canker Mouth.
For sale at G. b. Marphy's. tf
..st.. Enthusiastically
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

There 10 prospect of having the biggest y,
Of entries At the coming trot Of any befor,
held in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

Why will you cough when Shiloh's Cure
will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts. 80
cts. ani-Sl. For sale at C. b. Murphy's.
july l5d&wlw chwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

like my wife to use Pozzoni's Compiler
ion Powder because it improves her looks
and is as fragrant as violets. augl3dlu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The Della Coilins Brought one hundred
and one passengers Saturday and quite an
amount Of freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The drinking fountain in Market square
has been moved to the opposite side Of the
stss ct, near the railing. ~ ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

THE oNIv
Psrfecf Substitute
for Hetksr's ~
INVALUABLE
IN choLERA tMpANrU0
M ASH fggrkiAc.
4 Quietly Assimiiatsd Fecd
ron OvopGPTics,
CoNSuM PTivGo,
coNvALGSc GNTo.
A PEaFCcr NUTRIENT
IN Az WASTING o'sGAsGe.
Rrov,Rrs NO COOKING.
kCcps IN AL cunArEs.
eEn0 for or bsoA TIM OAAD
oA"D AND FEDI8O OF L.
1AHn, "ma0sd Tss 10 any add1esA
DoLiber-coodais Co..
BOSTON. MASS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

In ls4O, Mr.. Sewall. father of Mr.. Arthur
Sewall Of Bath now president Of the Maine
Central Railroad. built q ship the Kappa
hammock Of 200 tons. to the surprise of
everybody; that was the largest wooden chip
Of the day. Its failure vas predicted, and it
caused drop on cotton freights. Nov. in
the same place and with the came name,
ship Of 5000 tons is to spring into being. and
creates no surprise whatever. .....--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19
VOICES rPoM THE PREse

Bridgton News.]


Bath has no competitor in its ambition to
build the governments war-ships, it being
everywhere conceded that the shipping city
has superior advantages in this direction.
The recent visit Of q naval inspector and
later. that Of the Presidential party. to view
the harbor and inspect the great ships on the
stocks in Baths ship-yards. must give to the
movement an impetus which it will be difficult
10 counteract.
The vste In New Hampshire.
GLoveil MAIL
An analysis Of the recent vote upon the
license bill before the New Hampshire legis-
Iature shows that Of the lis yea votes 81
~ere cast BY Republicans and 81 by Demo-
Gratis, and Of the IA nay vetes ll9 were cast
by Republicans and rs by Democrat. -Four
members we're paired, and 10 Republicans
and 81 Democrats did not vote. The figures
are significant Of the friendship Of the two
political parties for prohibition and license
The Cen eta ePeseA.
Boston Transcript
Presilent Harrison made ct Concord. New
Hampshire. the only remarks during his
New EnglssA "trip that could be cls,sihed ~
. speech. II vas very brief, but it vss q
model Of grace and pfopr,ev. II paid .
high compliment to the popular judgment
and will which demanded that public
aAairs shall be honestly and economically
administered. and that the laws shall BE- en-
forced, and that public servants shall bear
themselves well in the discharge Of their
duties" That expresses the whole duty Of
citizenship. and the President did veil in
his visit to New England 70 leave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-19

The old fashioned scarlet and green car.
pets are coming into fashion again.