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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07
Miss a mslis q Edwards.

| Mas Amelia Il. Edwards, by general
worlds regarded As the most learned
woman now living, arrived in New York
on saturday last She will remain in this
country about six months, being under an
engagement to deliver cour-es of lectures
ia Baltimore. New York Boston and
oti ~ large cities, and single lectures In
wiu:er courses all over the country. Miss
Edw ards viii appear in Portland in the
Stockhridge course ut d'tc To- be here
after announced
1t has been the fortune of few women
10 achieve the success hich Miss Edwards
has won for herself In two u, h widely
different lines Of work novel writing
and Egyptian exploration. For in each Of
these fields this lady has gained world
Wide distinction
The daughter Of an English officer. Miss
Edwards early showed taste for art and
letters, and while vet little more than u
girl 1853 began her literary career by
contributing some papers TO the periodicals
of the day which immediately obtained for
her favorable recognition. When she was
twenty four her first novel appeared
1850. and this was followed at not in
frequent intervals during the next twenty
dive years by many Others, all "f which
were we'll received by the reading public
nm hat IA sides of the Atlantic
But 1t was not alone to fiction that Miss
Edwards devoted her time during this
period. Poems, historical works, and
hooks for the young were also published
by her during these years. and she con-
tiuued to be an interchangeable writer for
the press. her contributions covering an
extensive range Of subjects. from obitua.
nv sketches to political leaders. and from
archaeological notes 10 dramatic criticisms
In 1874 and 1878 Miss Edwards with a
party of friends made al extended Jour
ney through the country of the Nile, OF
which pleasant record was subsequently
printed nv her under the title "A Thous-
aud Miles [ p the Nile" This trip aroused
ia her profound interest in the wonders
of Egyption antiquities, and was the i'm
mediate cause OF her entering upon
those archaeological studies which have
made her one of the eminent Evptolo-
gists of the age. The pub
LEGATION of this work, which has had an
almost unprecedented sale in his country.
has recently been followed by former
work Of travel. II ntrod,ien Peaks and
Unfrequented Valleys" Ia which Miss
Edwards describes a summer ramble in
the Dolomites. Both of these work, are
among the most popular ever published in
their chosen departments. Ii WAS due
chiefly to Miss Edwards exertions on her
return from this journey to England that
the Egyptian Exploration Society WAS
founded. of which since its organization
she had been one Of the honorary secre-
tsries. For her original researches in this
department Of science she has received
the degrees of Pm. D.. IL. D., and l.. II.
D., honors rarely bestowed upon one Of
her sex. Besides her connection with the
Egyptiau Exploration Fund. Miss Ed
wards l. member Of the Biblical
Archaeological Society and of the Society
for the Promotion Of Hellenic Studies,
and is Vice President of the british
National Society for Women's Suffrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The American Grocer In II late issue de-
Of the prices ri groceries, provisions aud
supplies for family consumption, between
lssp and l>,aa period OF twenty years.
l, September 1863, gold Was at a premium
81 asa. and this suggests the fact that
the restoration ~ staple currency was
one of the first aud most substantial bless =
Tugs which We owe To the tariff; for $40
is now equivalent to SIS 80 In is6a
This however does not fairly represent
the increased purchasing power Of dol
lar bill TODAY. Twenty wears ago r, fined
sugar cost l6A cents pound for grsnu-
lated, against Il or possibly even less
to-day. Provisions at that time cost
much mere than double what they cost
now-lard being i,aaoc., sgalnst 63s1v.
now; pork. sass3o, against si2ai2.5o ;
butter, +oa<Sc., for the hes, grades,
against lsaaoc, to-day. Refined petroleum
in barrels was 30a3aAc. pei gallon in 1859.
hut now It Is s.asic. rhc price of soap
has been reduced one-half. la the cost
Of tea there has been the tremendous re-
duction, from Stae0c. TO i5setk, for low
grade Japan.
In 1859 canned goods were 80 exceed
ingly high in price that they were looked
on AS luxuries which only the rich could
afford. No, } canned Tomatoes. plentiful
today at IS and 10 cents dozen. sold
then for sa.lo per dozen. Corn in two.
pound cans, which has gone begging
this season Mt 30 to 30 cents a dozen. WA.
worth $3.50 to 1913.
This greater plenty aud chespness is
without doubt due to the enormous strides
made during the past twenty years in
mechanical Inventions and processes and
In trade and transportation facilities. Eos
tered by protective tariff, cur msnufxc-
lures have nearly trebled; the annual
production OF cereals has advanced from
l.s00, 0oo, 600 to } 800 .ooo. 900 bushels from
An area Of cultivated land little more
than double that Of 1853 Other crops
show proportionate increase.
Nor have we cheaper food only: it is
better than formerly. Ii comes to the
consumer in better style and condition
than Il did generation ago. We enjoy
greater choice and variety Of food than
We did In lstsss the standard Of quality Is
higher, and We have more safeguards
against alnlterstion. Articles INDUCED in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

twenty-five with -four years. and twenty
five with two. The hrss State which
comes in. therefore, will have to divide the
short and the medium terms between
them. This will be done BY the two sens-
tors drs~ing two pager lots. appropriate
fy numbered, which will restore The equl
iibriam Of the senate. WHEN the next
State appears. three lots viii be prepared.
and each Of the senator's will draw one.
The remaining one will thea Be united
with two more, 40 as 70 make mp set
and the senator. Of the third State will
draw. The oae that remains after that
drawing will have added 10 il lot con-
timing th. number Of the class still lack
Ing q member, ard the senators from the
fourth sta;e will divide these last two b.
tween them.
Preeesient has established the manner Of
proceeding ~hee the situation !. more
evsBpliea'sd THAN ri present. For exam
pie. II the senate numbered eighty men-
ber., there woald b.. tx~nt seven If each
Of two classes, aud only tweuty-six Of the
thiri class. Where such ease has
arisen t.-fore, the practice has been to
which i. deficient, and put a blank 10 with
it. The tao senators then draw. The
one = no draw. the marked lot il classified
accordingly, while he who draws the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07
A HAT 81 Great Importance


The American consul At Monte video, il
al official report to the State Department
lays much stree on the Nee sity of . care.
full packing ard dispatch Of goods, Of promp,
dealings and exactness in business, and
catering to the habits and tastes Of pur.
chasers. These are very important points
to be observed in attempting to extend trade
in any part Of South America The
establishment Of steamship Lines is the
arss step. and IN indispensable one. towards
the extension Of our South American trade
but close observance Of the points above
named 10 not less important. These are
matters in which European merchants and
manufacturers show more int iligence. en-
terprise. tact and aisptability than those of
thi. country. and they will have TO be udied
and mastered before we cin compete sue
cessfuiiy with them for the South American
trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Rev. Dr.. X 9. Macarthur II the Cal
vary Church, New York City. delivered
an original and powerful sermon en sun
day lat, 10 whieh he reviewed the history
Of the pewsTap~r ~ sn educational and
intellectual rover, and treated upon lfs
relation. 10 society, moral. aud the
church. II "a. largely historical. and
tie evolution 81 the Newspaper vas trased
from the fifues 81 the roll Of papyrus Of
xneisnt Egypt to the marvellous wonders
~ the London Time. and New York
Tribune. III. church. said br. MscAr-
thur, could not AFFORD 20 be Ignorant u
the great progrss., power. and influence
Of the newspaper press Of the present
day. Bat there are paper. and pap~r--
S.,ne sre sensational only. aud delight
la scandal, pandsr to the yiiest taste,
rejo'ce, seemingly, in the triumph
of evil, gloat over the stepping aside
Of men and women from the path
Of yirtu~. and Often publish half
truth. vi,ieh may ',e In fact whole false
hood. The pulpit and the reputable
press Join in denoancing such vile
.heet.. The nobler press ali- me pulpit
In many ~ays. IL trrrifies evil doors and
restrains men frotn wrong by hold
ing before them the certainty Of dete, ton
| and -wiftne-s Of punishment. In fact the
new spaper il one Of the greatest deiee-
| tlve- III the day, and il an important ally
H. aiding the police and assisting In the
execution Of jnstice pr 10 the words VI
this eloquent preacher the press has
been detective, prosecutor, n'ig~, jury
aud executioner. The press always ha-
created snl echoed pebble opinion
Of the higher and better sort IL has been
Drawer than political leaders or judicial
officer. II has hurled from their seats Of
power meu who neither knew God nor
regarded man. III. says DIR. Macarthur,
'ouly the full power Of the press could
L, lay be- directed against the evil Of the
drink traffic, aud against evil la our polit-
| icnl methods, 10 favor Of - pure and free
reform No I'D come which would giorify
God and bless all the people The presa
il tending In this direction and 10 incline-
more and more to give prominence to re-
ligious Matters
In regard To sunday papers. Dr MacAr-
thur says they are unnecessary aud there
| fors neeIipss The world ne Think. would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07
STATE NEWS.
kENNEBEC.

keats mn.
List Friday evening the public meeting Of
the Literati Society was held, large audi
erce heng in attendance. Those who took
part in the intellectual exercises were well
prepared and the meeting gave excellent sat
isfsction - The town school has closed again.
there being another case of scarlet
fever among the scholars.
a number OF the citizens here are
makiag repairs on their bull 'ings; and MIR.
Nash is about to erect good sized building
to he used for a laundry A Canadian firm
is purchasing and shipping several hundred
barrels of apples. They will go to England
Tuesday evening Rev. br. Greene OF
Boston delivered fine lecture at Deerine
Chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07
TOPICS OF THE TIMES.

Few men have made 40 good use OF sur
plus wealth as ia being mlde by Mr.. Joseph
Pulitzer, Of the New York World. His
latest benefactiOn Is In the highest degree
credltabe. He has established sixty
permanent scholarships for poor boys
Of the public schools Of New
York. Twelve graduates Of the gram
mar schools who have not the means
10 pursue their studies further are to
he selected each year until sixty are
chosen. Each boy will receive $3.50 a
year for i've years, and thus there will be
twelve new appointees every year. The
execution of this wise and good design
viii cost $4,000 year, but Mr.. Pulitzer
has made ample provisions for its pernla-
nency, and long after he is gone his MEM
DRY VIII be honored by grateful young
men. The influence Of such AN act ex-
tends to the end Of time. and the eye of
faith sees it still moving on in the eternal
ages beyond this life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

In ease j. the foliv of vi l.nc. IA m. icatior
more eonspicuuusly shown By its fruit than in thu
effect upon the ntesi rs If excessive pun CATION
The stomach and bowels first painful, grped
then the latter is copously suddenly and peated
ly evacuated. ;hi. is lar b. yonj the necessities o
The organs incapacited from resuming theil
function with burtral moderation. An asiripgen
is rrsorted to which reduces them to'tneir forme
condition of inaction TO this INDUSTRIOUS aud harm
vi absurdty, IIoStetter's tnrach Bitters is ths
happy alternative. II r.laxss gently. nl'uraliy
sufficiently. II divert. bile from til. blood into ii,
proper ehaun"i, ii insufes healthfu oges ion AND
complete assimilation. l. is a complete 4 fen-,
against u-ainria, aud cUnqGers rheumatism, men
ralgii, nefYossnoss. kidney and bladder trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Again Mr. Russell has come in contact
with that brute majority" which has
long made the Repub lean party of Massa-
chusetts exceedingly obnoxious to him.
Mr. Russell VAS not left quite AS much
iiattened out. no ,ever. As he WAS
in his previous candidacy. One
full, recovered his old-time rotundity, and
then hs had grown somewhat toughened
to the operation. Mr.. Russell is - young
man of ability IA nj energy and it is pleas,
ant to think that he will find hereafter in
the practice of his profession u more fiat
tering field for succrss than WIS afforded
him in his melancholy leadership Of Mas
sachu .ett- Democracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

by the masses only az In freauens and
somewhat costly Iuxuri~s. are now re-
garded ~ necessIties In daily nae Well
does the grocer cay .-we are busy peo
pie, bar We earn more money add I've
better than ever before in the history Of
the eouasry.'-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

proclamstions announcing the admis sion
OF the pakotas AS States in the Union. aud
similar procismstions in regard TO Wash
ington and Montana are likely to be issued
during the present month. it will be of
Interest to consider the method that will
Be pursued in classifying the United
States senators from the new States. As
the Senate stands now, there are twenty
six members with six years TO serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

No notice whatever will he taken Of unsigned
communications. All such viii be put into the
waste basket unread.
The Journal CAN N,r pE MN ngsroSsI
BLy FoR inK PRksrRyAfIoN oR RyrtRN or
INFECTED COMM NICAfEpNs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Dr. Flint's Remedy, when taken in cases
of diabetes, will show its curative effects ia
the diminuton of the amour: of urine in
the restoration Of normal appetite, and in
the banishmert of pain. Descriptive treatise
with each bortle; or addr Mack Drug Co.
N Y. For sale by J N. Mixer and G. b.
Murpby. Nov5oodfollread
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The Lewiston Journal has the following
IN regard to one of Augustus popular young
writer's Zone Of the rising young authors Of
Maine is Mr.. Marley II. Pike Ills work in
Puck has attracted widespread attention and
received much favorable comment. Mr..
Pike has gift in this direction which he IL
wisely improving. He has also written quite
extensively for the Youth. Companion and
Golden Days. and his juvenile effort. have
proved especially attractive and pleasing to
the readers Of those paper,
special train leaves this city at o'clock
this evening for the accommodation of all
desiring to attend the concer, given by the
Rusgles Street Male Quartette in the Opers
House, Gardner, this evening. The train
VIII return Immediately after the close Of
the concert This is q rare chance for
Augusta people to hear fne entertainment.
Those Who attend from this city and Halo
veil will be sure Of securing excellent seats
- the management has caused to be placed
in Ane positions 100 extra chairs. tickets for
which will be on sale ., the hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The indianapolis Journal sensibly says:
IF we want to secure control OF the South
American trade which every body is talk
ing about now the first step. and an III
dispensabie one, is for Congress 10 assist
in establishing and maintaining regular
aud frequent steamship communication
betv cen the countries. Unless this is
done, all idea Of greatly extending our
trade in that direction may as well be
abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07
VOICES FROM THE PRESS
The Very Mas.
T PHILADELPHIA Press. |

of course, the Democratic organs can see
1.-The hand of Blaine" behind ali this little
three-by Eve revolution down in Guate mals
The Democratic organ that can't see tina,
would be almost incapable Of seeing that this
country 10 likely To plunge into bankruptcy
because i, is getting so rich. Bad man, that
Blaine. May it not be that he 10 the IN
feeling fellow who struck the late William
Patterson?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The kennebec Steamboat Company will
run excursions. at low rate of fare, during
the remainder of the season, to accommodate
those who wish to attend the Martini Exhi.
bition at Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The statement of our Minister to Mexico
that the inited States annually pays out
". ich Mexico could furnish US. and that
abe would take in exchange the products
of our manufactures and enterprises, will
act many people to thinking Even Il
limited measure Of reciprocity" says
Minister Ryan, would develops Mexican
commerce of 500 OO0, 900 annually"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

JACK Darling the well-known Lowell hunter,
VINO was found guilty OF hunting deer
with dogs at Buck'por, Monday AMI fined
Sz6o and costs, will be remembered by many
OF our citizens. On a number Of occasion.
ne has acted as a guide for Augusta MIN.
Tods snd last winter was in this city and ad-
vccated very earnestly, before the committee
On fisheries and game, a change in the pres
ent game laws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

There are few buster places in Maine at
this time than at the works of the Lisbon
Fall Fibre Company, where preparations are
now being made to commence at once on the
construction Of the foundation for the great
su'phte pulp mill which is to be built there
just as quickly IS this can be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Two gentlemen who have just returned
from trip to Mt. Vernon for duck, brought
back five handsome ones and fifteen part
ridges. They were out two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The case of the steamer Henry Morrison,
with which our kennebec people are well ac-
quainted, libeled in the Unit' 4 States Court
for unl' sful change OF name u Bar liar
bor,' was settled Tuesday by the owner. of
the boat on the payment of 500 and cos's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

1t is understood that a movement is on
foot to secure the Amherst G,ee Club to
give concert here while on their tour
through the State. 1t is to be hoped that
the effort will be successful. rs the club is
a fine one and gives concer, of exceptional
excellence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Northern Maine line is completed. to add to
our prosperity and increase our taxable prop
erty Let the iron rail push its way up
amor z the AroOstook farms and forests and
how the towns will push their way out Of
the woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

An Augusta young lady who has been in
the habit of taking daily walk to Ha!lowell
and return for her health, lost day recently
on account of rain. and Tuesday she went to
Gardiner to make up for lost time. She
made the return trip in one hour and fifteen
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

At the depth Of sixty-fve feet from the
surface, explorers for coal near the mouth
Of the kennebec were putting their drill
through sand. mud and a few shells. with no
indications of vegetable matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

| This pleasant weather is fine for trade Of
all kinds. Clothing dealers are finding it
little quiet, as they need some swapping cold
weather TO brace up trade in their line and
make people don their winter Ganncls. suits
and overcoats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

81 the Annhal Meeting of the tpzusta W.
Z. T. u. held Tuesday af,ern ION, the fol.
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year President, Mrs. G. r. Palmer; Re-
cordins Secretary, Nj. S. W. Waidron;
corresponding Secretary, Miss Annie Beale
Treasurer, Mrs. Frank Beale; and one Vice
President from each church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The new Grossly" chime which Mr.. Chas.
Doughty has recently placed on his harness
factory, was given trial TUESDAY afternoon
and is pronounced of a remarkably clear
tone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Foot ball is the latest diversion with the
young gentlemen at the Cony Academy.
They take after the college enthusiasts at
BOwdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Another special train running west passed
through the city at late hour last night
Business booming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

In the cooler last evening were two tramps
from Salem, Mass, two drunks and young
chap who had been creating a disturbance in
the Salvation Army meeting They will
come up for trial today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The dancing school at the arsenal opened
very pleasantly last evening. a large number
being present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Sieepless night. made miserable BY that
terrible cough. Shiloh's cure is the remed,
for you. For sale by e. B. Murphy.
july2d&wlwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

We are pleased to note that the Boston
Globe has followed essentially the lines
mapped out by u> some days ago in its
post election cut. This shows that the
vice when il sees it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Don't use rosin soaps when you can buy
bars of Brussels soap (Which contains no
rosin) for so cents, at &. L, Farrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

Mr.. c. n. Iiamiin, in order to close out
his present stock to make room Tor ncw
gossamers, WOODEN underwear. cotton der
wear, and other lines Of goods. at his store,
corner Of Bridge and Water streets, at 2 20
this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07

The singing school will continue to be held
in the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms on Monday eve
hinge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-07
N aine Gossip

1t is in the role of a family physician that
ex- Gov. Glrcelon OF Maine shines conspcu-
ously. He is nov 20 yesrs old, and he has
lately entered upon the dftieth wear of his
practice in Lewiston. where he still drives
from fifteen to forty miles a day. He has
been personally acquainted With Ave genera
tons of his own family, and is now regularly
visiting family composed Of the folio wing
relatives and all living under one roof. One
grest-Vrsndmother. two grandmoihers. three
mothers, one grandfather. one father. three
sons. one great grandson. one grandson, six
sisters, six daughters, one daughter in-law.
two grests unts. five aunts, one uncle, .hree
brothers. one widow, one stePdsughter, four
grand daughters, one great grand daughter,
one great grandson, two wives, one husband.
one grand nephew, one gran niece, four
nieces, two ephews q.