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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04


There il no 1nestion that our frieud.,
the enemy. sho want 10 zee the Boston
police ruled By the Boston gFogshops,
have stirred Mp the Republicans ~ Hsssa
chusetts pretty sifcctaally. saeb large
aud enthusiastic gathering -, that which
greeted Ae.sss. Erseke,t, Lodge and
Greeahalge At HayerhiIi Thursday night
Ia something remarkable fDr an ''off-year
campaign. rbe Republican party Is
rapidly getting aroused ia earnest, and
the eyIdegtea ~ its interest aud activity
which thi. week has witnessed fall Ike q
wet blanket on tender Democratic hopes
The Republican leaders gather new In
SEPARATION from the aspect Of the kepuiii an
canvass. Mr.. Brsekett'. speech at iiaver-
hill last night was pne Of the most vigor-
Gus and aggressive which he has deliver
ed. In very brief space Of time he
managed 10 touch on great many 81 the
the issue 81 the canvass, aud very eff
ectively. Mr.. Lodge cleseflY exposed
the falseiioods of the Democratic organs
In their de.picable attempts u belttle
and di.efedit the progress and prosperity
u the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Interesting Facts in Electrical science
About 800 900 telephones are in u.s in the
Uaited States.
The fastest recorded time made by an cleo
,rie raiivAy il about 20 miles an hour on a
street esf ystem
-Four teiegraphe messages can nov be
transmitted over one wire At one time BY
using the qusirupiex system.
It is estimated that 100000 persons in the
United States are engaged ia business de-
pensi1g solely on electricity.
Over / 900, coo miles of telegraph wire are
IN operation in the United States-enough to
eneircie the globe 50 times.
About 400 miles Of electric railway are al
ready in operation in the United States, and
many more under construction.
More than 10 900 miles of telephone wire
are in operation in the United States; over
these l,05j00o messages are sent daily
Five hundred volts of an electrical current
is considered dangerous to hannah life, but
death depends largely upon physical condi
tons.
Tel.graphing from moving train IL &C
compl shed through circuit from the cal
roof, Inducing a current in the wire or pole'
along the track.
/ The most widely separated points between
which it is possible to send telegram are
British Columbia and New Zealand, via
America and Europe.
| In transmitting message from San Fran
cisco, Cal. TO Hong Kong, China. via Ne"
/ York, Csnso, Penzance, Alden, Bombay
/ Penang and Singapore, about Is minutes are
consumed.
| The longest distance over which telephon
ing can be maintained is uncertain; $50 miles
| IL = common daily occurrence, but two gen
/ tlemen quite recent y carried on protracted
conversation between Charleston. $ C.. spc
( Omaha, Neb., a distance of about 500
/ miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04
EDITORS TABLE.


We can think of no mechanical or indus
trial occupation in which the
worker, however well equipped
for his business by practical expert
ence. cannot be made better and more in
teilisent workman by the aid of useful and
correct books relating to his art. A volume
on practical Blscksmithing." compiled
by Mr.. NJ T. Richardson enforces this fact,
If the book in Question is but slightly exam
inei An introduction of over thirty pages
give s history eft the art of the blacksmith
This is by G. IL. Birch of England The
body of the work hates TO FORCES, tools of
many kinds. and the method of fitting up the
shor. Il forms volume of over $50 pages,
with 2lo figures illustrating the tools and ap-
pliauces used by the we'll educated black
smith. This is called volume one,- but to
how many volumss the treatise Is to extend
We do not know. 1t is 4 work that should Be
in the desk of every metal worker. New
York. NJ. t, Richardson. 1883. Price OIL |
Morris OF LESSONS for Young Teachers.
BY John Taylor. 10 mo. 100 pages: price
so cts Boston; School Supply Co., Is
BrOonffeid St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

dealing agents Ia siew ~ there inna-
nserzble mortal influences which surround
ne H. it noe = wonder, mirzcie. that
there is any one ief. zliyes Cholera, yzrfe-
Ia, dysentary. pneumonia, Bsigfst's dis
eas~, paralysis, apoplexy, heart din
euifies, tuberculosis, diphfherfa. eYoup.
and scores Of other masadie< menace the
hannah family, and are sosing death
broadcast. Despite the tremendous Odds
against ia there are gallant soaIs who are
resisting the enemy. Scientific santa
rians are 10 the field and are performing
heroic decide. OHs attacks the germs
In ooe form, and Another IN
some other. Dr. Dewof 81 ins;
nov engaged In Conducting vigorous
campaign sgsiast the fo~ which :. the
oatgro~th Of garbage. The iass - gar
bsge being assaulted IL HAST fFssn the
kitchen, II IL strange that tse agHney
which furnishes M with nutrition IL also
one that x, nsratTs t8nainsrahl- eaares ~
destruction. IL feeds and destroys,
soarishes and Kills. .'small Accommodations
Of kitchen Nth from each family gays
the doctor result finally 10 immense
qaaDtitie. from many families, which I'M
pregnate the soii, vitiate he air, and cling
10 patfid nim. 10 the walls Of dwellings.
and To all exposed surfaces. Unless,
therefore, a city Ia provided with proper
means To care for this refuse 10 a sanitary
manner. tn. accumulation afltbe steady
and sure sitistion Of all the avenues Of
fife" The doctor denoaHce. yehementiy
the u.e Of garbage for the filing Of 10.
grounds or Tor the feediag Of swine. He
points out instances where low places,
thus filled In cities, and thee built On thir
ty years later. were attacked By cholera
repeatedly while adjacent areas eaes ped.
There il lmininent danger 10 living ia any
house whose sits has been raised by de-
posts Of garbage. ''Dornieiie- erected on
gArbas e- filled city lot. will result in 80
poll1iin the air and earth "A TO eudanger
the health and lives Of those living oyer
such accommodations, aud the modern ne.
ees-ity u furnace heat add TO the danger
by sucking In through porous walls the
contaminated soil air aud distributing it
through the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04
o. cosrss 1Asas sAosld-


The Kensebee Journal says. There
shosid be united action On The paYs of cities
sovss, boards Of trade. ra.ivays. and o~n-
ers. business men and steamboat companies
during the coming winter. TO institute gixAf-
DC and syseemasic scheme for sivesfising the
STATE Of Maine 10 all the World
OF course there shonid be. Without AL
vsrtising 10 these days taere 10 ra boom.
and with no boom there 10 little growth
We have gos 10 learn from the xrsrily
growing West. which 10 fztsenans ~ the
life blood Of New EngiAnd. something Of
the methods 70 be employed for the develop
nent Of oar resources and the increase OF
oar population. Every ne. tosn. every
railroad corporation ard every land syn =
cate Of the Wet Is az active, indefatigAh'e
promoter Of ifs locality BY systematic and
unveasyins sforts, the I've men, monisd
msn, men looking for homes, men
seeking speculative chances, throughout the
country. are supplied With pAmphlss''
articles. maps sad descriptions Of the
locality, soliciting settlement and invest
ments These methods are almost unknos Il
to Maine. wbiie her people have been ~
constantly piled With sacn literature fronl
other States that she 10 being drained OF
population and money which are seeking
State. vifh no better facilities for vfal,h
health and happiness than are to b. found
mere. Let the boom proceed for Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

"SaVe.t thou not that the former times
wcrr better than these, for thou dost not
enquire ~i-'lv concerning these things,
The "li prophet Whs tight. There l. "A
disposition, especially among the more
advanced In years, to look upon the
world ~ On the Downward grade, each
generation reaching lower level Of
morality than the proceeding. THIS sort
OF gruhhiiug has hc'"iu" :" chronic OF
late, that "nee IN = while clear bia't OF
source IL great consolation. This time
1t comes from pr Howard frosty of
New York. who, IN nm article IN late
Issue OF the Forum, has been telling New
Workers that the vast metropolis ia
greatly better IN morals anu manners.
education r'lgi"n ahd social me- than
1t WAS halt century age No
longer ago Than h'ty years, writes br.
crosby, public ri"cti"n WA public riot,
aud the ward politicians would take forty
or iifty voters that they had bought aud
drive them up Ike sheep to the ballot
box and watch their votes as they verc
cast. The city at that time was most uu-
slightly and unwholesome Everybody
used the street for his backyard At that
time pigs roamed airily at large. There
WAS no police force to mention. out of
the dozen night wstchmen, twelve could
Do implicitly relied upon to sleep all night.
To use the Doctors own words, -, rhine
of every kind abounded and very mach of
II went unpublished. am confident that
there has been great decrease in the
amount of crime in New \ ork IS com |
pared with the population The extent |
OF gambling aud other vices WAS
greater then than now, compared with |
the population. The legislatures refused |
to enact more stringent laws against vice. |
and the executive department failed to en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

A widow, 10 years Of age, living in rexs>,
has Z cattle ranch with several hun, d h. sc
of cattle upon it, which she takes care o,
personally. She is out ia all wea,hers, and
is able TO ride a mustang at a full ruu. TIE
foregoing has been going the rounds OF thu
papers, and many comments have been made
IS to the cause of her health and endurance
Ii is very simple MISTER. when II is know n
that she is constantly .upphed with Steele.
Little Bile Pills, which keep her liver in y
healthy condition, and induce healthy cir
cula,ion of tue blood. assuring her good
appetite, good digestion. and consequently
sound sleep. To De had of J. iiixer and c
B Murphy & Co., at % cents bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Hon. r.. b. Reed AMI Hon. Chss. A.
present campaign in other States. Mr.. Reed
in Msssschuse,ts ard Capt Boutele in Ohio
are addressing large audiences with telling
effect. The latter gentleman spoke at Gin
cinnau Saturday evening in company with
Gov. Foraker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

There is one young lady OF whom Castine
can boast. Thinking she would like to plsnt
garden, she determined just what she could
do. She planted and cared for it and was
successful in raising large crop, upwards of
sixty squashes, two bushels of tomatoes and
other things in accordance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

'Msn Yields to custom, as he bows to fate,
In all things ruled mind. body and estate
In pain, if Rheumatic. W. for cure apply
Menard's Rheumatic Bullets"
The Attest and best remedy offered to the
public lie the cure of Rheumatl IN. and sll
Rheumatic sfiections. They are compounded
with the greatest care by experienced chem
lists, from the formula of an eminent French
Specialist in Rheumatic difficulties. and are
put out with entire faith in their doing all
that is claimed for them Price 81 90 per
bottle Of J. N. Mixer and c b Murphy {
Co..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

One of the ahlest business 1ep of Port
land. speaking of the Sioux Falls boom last
Argus. Go West and Stsrve," seems to be
full of meaning, and hope many small capt
talists will take warning by n.-EastsyH
ar9ss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Avoid using those remedies containing
Opium. but ~hen the baby is sick use Dr..
Bulls Baby Syrup. Ii is perfectly safe and
always reliable. Price only % cents a boz
tie.
Laxador always cures headache. whether
the result of Indigestion or nervousness
Price % cents At all drug stores.
now ltnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Dr. l.aac Bartlett OF Hope is now eighty
phy stefan for sixty years, and has lived all
his days on tres and milk. He has in his
house an old piano made in London, which
was formerly owned by Gen. Knox. But
the most n remarkable thing about the Doctor
il that he has been a Democrat all his days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04
On the Head of the Nail.


As usual Mr.. Blaine hits the nail on the
ad 10 his short letter on the campaign in
this Safe. These sentences from it need no
comment New York Republicans should
feel Inspired TO earnest effort by the excel
igHt character of the ticket nominated for
State officers. 1t is not often that list of
candidates so entirely acceptable. both per
sonally ard politically, is presented by any
! arty for the suffrages of the people. New
York will horror herself in honoring them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Mary people have idea that only large in
read This
order figures uni,eIeyer We rott,.e 70
allow
on The total number Of replies this
before 3aaaaFy i and person gnesses the nesr
Is, ssing to receive Ave dollar gold cost.
Cut this enclose 9ue.s In sealed snx.i~s
stamped and addressed 70 BU.LRisH PLYxT Pubber E,pne
bee Journal, Augusta, Ne. ~ '""e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

just how much bereft politically it has
been 10 the Democratic party in this election
to work up an agony over the decay of our
hill farms, aud 10 denounce the Metropolitan
Police Commission. will be seen next Tues
day The campaign of intelligence As pur-
sued by Democratic leaders will be rebuked
by the INTEL gent votes of the State. The
ne 4, time it is to be hoped that Democratic
politics will be pitched on higher key than
in this ron est
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

The Union Pacific Railway. The Over
land Route" has equipped its trains with
dining cars of the latest pattern, and on and
after August 18th the patrons of its fast
trains between Council Bluffs and Denver,
and between Council Bluffs and Portland
Ore, will be provided with delicious meals,
the best the market affords, perfectly served,
at IS cents each. Pullman's Palace Car Co.
will have charge of the service on these cars
septl9dlaweow5t
Ladies' who value a refined compile xiou
must use Pozzoni's Powder-it produces
soft and beautiful skin. oct29dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

No sossee shssevsr ~ill be taken q snssgnsss
esansnsesfioss- An ssck I'LL be pss sstS the
Oaas hsskes aer.sa-
Tas JoeKsAL cAx ssT W. skt-D EEsss,ssf-
sLg r,s rug rKEsvkysIDs or kErrEs -
Gx,EcTED COMMUNICATIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Two large sctoons RS, one a four n,aste-
are TO be commenced Immediately by Mr.. II.
NJ Bean at his Yards in CamIea The for
mer is to be 800 tons anil the latter 500 tons
The building Of these vessels will give EN-
ployment to a large crew of xorkmen all win
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04
TOPICS OF THE TIME ,

Candidate Russell must feel a sense Of
relief when his "Fauntleroy campaign"
Is ended, and he does not have to face
new and telling cut OF himself, IN the
Record every evening. lie Is in = fair
way To know more after Tomorrow than
he does now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

The ksanebank correspondent Of the
Bia.ieford Journal writes You struck the
KEYNOTE IN -FOUR article from the Augusta
Journal. Lit Us advertise MAN. We
have iaai. brick clay. lumber, help every
thing for hoar,shing manufacturing tom.
The new shoe shop employs z15 msh, pay
ing GOT weekly more than three thousand
dollars. We have help for another just as
large. Railroad facilities fret class; freight
Is not SO much As il was from Boston To
Hayerhill, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

The Democratic cutlery against the ohio
registration law l. based partly ON the
provision that when naturaikrd citizen
registers he must give the date and court
of his naiuraiiSatio !. aud show the pro
per certificate aud evidence" That would
seem to be a very sensible and moderate
requirement. Asa matter of fact. it only
follows the old statutes of ohio. But
any such wholesome check on fraud i
desperately obnoxious to the leaders of
the ohio Democracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

U. S. Marshal, G., h. Harmon of Bidde-
ford, was in the city Saturday on business
connected with the arrest of the Vassalboro
veteran who was taken Friday for misstate-
ments in pension case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Go to Lucius Hills and buy 50 cents
worth Of Brussels soap (no rosin) and con
vince yourself that one bar of it is equal to
two bars of rosin soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Conductor Nathan Swan of the Bangor
Pi.cataquis Railroad is probably the oldest
railroad conductor in Maioe He was con-
daetor on the veazie railroad. the second
passenger railroad built in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04
THO S4:gN,
FOR
188 q


And for the Democracy.
The Sun believes that the campaign for the cleo
tic II of u Democratic Congress in >90 and u Dem
ocratc President in lss-s should begin on or about
the .urth Of next Msrch. The sun will be on hand
at the beginning and until the eud of tie most in
ter. sting and important political conflict since the
wsr doing IL honest utmost, as ever TO secure the
triumph of the Democratic party and the ornament
supremacy OF the principles held by Jefferson, Jack
son, and Iiden,
The great fact of the year Is the return to abso
lutte power Of the common enemy of all good Dem
ocrais-the poll ica organization for whose
throw The IN fought at the front for fifteen years,
the memorable years Grant and the Fraud
Hayes, and Garfield and Arthur.
II is the same old enemy that Democrats n "
confront, aud lar Will be in renchcd in the same
strong position. 1t has been carried by brave
aud hopeful fighting. Do YOU no; believe with The
sun that the i ing De done again; Wait and
see
TIE hope of the Democracy is Ia the loyal eiior,
% a united press cherisliing memories of past
differences in essentials forgetting everything
but the lesson. of experience and that victory i
duty.
Probably you know The Sun slready news
paper which gets all the and prints il in in
comparabiy interesting shape; which chronicle.
fac they occur and tells the truth about men
and events with absolute fearlessDcss, making the
completesf and most entertaining Journal published
anywhere on earth, and which sells its opinions
only to its subscribers and purchasers at cents
copy-on sundays five cents. II you do not know
the sun, send for it and learn what a wonderful
thing it is to be in the sunshine
Daily, per month. 81 50
Daily, per year, 500
Sunday, per year, 200
Daily and Sunday. per year. sO0
Daily and sunday, per month, 071
Week sun, one year, 100
Address THE sun, New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Rev. J. b. Jordan. pastor of the Free Will
Baptist church, preached the initial sermon
OF the 6fth year Of hi. pa.torate yesterday
forenoon. Ii vas a most interesting dis
course throughout and despite the unpleasant
weather large number we're present. The
sermon dealt in the main with the successes
and failures of the four years during which
be has been pastor of the church and with
the future prospects az regards work and
Christian possibilities. During the four years
seventy-six persons have been added to the
church, ff,y-seven Of them by baptism. On
the other hand large number have left the
city and many have been taken from the
church BY death. The pastor spoke Of the
cordial assistance Of the people in the work
accomplished and called for the continued
united action Of the people with him to ensure
The best Of results. The sermon was prac-
licsl and pointed and the future work of pas
Tor and people should be productive Of much
rood. Rev. Mr.. Jordan Is one of the most
popular pastors in the city and all interested
n Christian work will wish him all possible
'uccsss in HE labors with the church for the
TsaPs 70 come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

The annual meeting of the W G. T. u.
will be held with Mrs. o. Williamson. cor
ner Bridge and State SITS. on Tuesday, at 3
p. NJ. A full attendance is requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Look out for clothesline thieves these
pleasant evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Yesterday was All SOUS Day and several
of the churces in the city were the scene of
special commemorative services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

.'East~ard says the Biddeford Journal.
the new steel cruisers slowly take their
course. One Il to be built in I,os;on-the
nrs, in New England. Maine next"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

The recent improvements made on the
southern end of Water street are duly appre.
cisted. A large quantity of mud has been
removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

How IS this Colorado, Wyoming and
Nebraska visited by three days snow
storm. Shich delays trains, tears down tele-
graph wires and carries suffering TO thou
sands of homes Maine is oil enough for
u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

The young members of the Lend Hand
club are busy making fancy articles tor
a sale to take place in few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Shilohs vitalizer is what you need for
Constipation Loss of Appetite, Dizziness,
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10
and 10 cents per bottle. For sale at C.. B.
Murphy's.
i,,l,- 4 ,.-1, |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Local photographers report business as
unusually good. Several Of the leading
artists are now engaged in outdoor viewing
and many handsome bits of scenery in this
vicinity have been caught by the camera
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

The Illinois Central Railroad bridge
across the Ohio river AZ Cairo. which was
opened October 20 cost s2.5OO. 900. IL is
- feet above high water and no feet
above low water, and the piers are pneu-
matte caissons sunk 81 fee, below the he'd
of the river At this depth no foundation
sink the piers further, they we're packed
with sand. aud the bridge is really >u--
tanned by the friction of the sand on the
with . mogul engines and found satisfac
tory. There appears to be no limit to cu-
gineerug skill in these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure lie
sold by US on guarantee. Ii cures Com
sumption. For sale at c. B Murpby's.
july sd&w wchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

II is understood that a night crew is to be
put on and work on the State House addition
pushed under the electric light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-04

There has been syndicate of wealthy
farmers formed In Illinois for the pur-
pose of making canal, five miles long.
Creek. There has already been over
s20o,oW expended in the canals and
thousands of acres of the low lands have
been made the most valuable lands in
Illinois for farming purposes.