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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Mrs. ohs Whitney of Boston, is visiting in
Augusta.
r. H. Chadbourne, vi Dixmont, WAS in the
city yesterday.
l.. G RILEY, of Sidney, was in Augusta.
yesterday. on business.
Mr. aud Mrs Thomas Smiley of Norway
were In the city yesterday.
County Commissioner Carpenter of Plttston
was in Augusta yesterday.
S. y FoSier r, turned from his visit to
the islands "Wednesday night.
John W Fogier Of Leaven~orth. Kansas
is visiting his home in this city.
Thoma. Leigh. Esq left yesterday for a
business tr p 10 Worcester Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bigelow Of Smithfeld
are visiting tin ir friends in this city.
Miss Daisy Warehouse Of Gardiner was
visiting friends in The city yesterday.
Daniel H. Thing, of Mt. Vernon, was
visiting friends in the city yesterday
Mr. Harry Stone is confined 10 his home
by a severe attack of typhoid pneunonia
Mrs NJ. +. Andrews lief, yesterday for
weirs. y. IL where she will reuaia tor a
few days
Mr.. Chss Berry. one of G. ID. Haskeirs
popular clerks, - enjoying much needed
vacation.
Mrs + Isford. Mrs Lewis rihbetts and
Mrs kennston, returned from Old Orchard
yesterday.
MIR. anal Mrs j Z Whitehouse. accom-
panied by their nicce. Miss Lena Genthner,
leave day for few weeks's visiting among
friends in Piscataqnis county.
Mrs Mary rophae with children OF Chi
cago. is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. G Will
loughby. MIR. and Mrs. Willoughby aud
children with the guests leave today for
Squirrel Island.
Messrs Chas. Chisam, Chas. Trask. James
Keegsn, Fred Triton, James Bailey, J. II.
Libby, William Walker, and Horace Cony
are among the Augusta gentlemen attending
the Fairfield races
Mr.. II. +. Clifford, of Waltham. Mass
agent of the Mslrose Piano Co. left for Bos-
ton, yesterday. on the Kennebec. Mr.. Gift
fords sffable manner made him many ac-
quaiutances in the city.
Miss C. l.. flaming of Brooklyn, n Y,
Mis-, $. A. Chase of Ne~buryport. Mass,
Mrs John n. Chase and Miss Isabel $
Chase of pamsriscotta, were visiting friends
in the city yesterday.
Ex-Gov Plaisted and wife, OF this cit,
have been stopping at the Fryeburg House
fora fortnight. They are now at Norway
and will return to the Fryeburg House short
ly to remain awhile longer.
Rev. H. c. Munson. who will be very
pleasantly remembered in Maine by man,
friends out side of his denomination as vel
a. in it, is spending his vacation in Wilton
lie is nov pastor of the Universalist Church
in Hammond n. T., where he is very pleas
snsly situated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
senals Lose a Game.

Twas the first game lost out of eight but
the Arsenal boys took their medicine without
quaver. This vas the way it happened.
The Pettingili Corner team came down look
ing for laurels They had Harvey and Bur-
CESS for battery while Leavitt took Corson's
place on the Arsensls. The game WAS
rafting good one throughout. Bigelow was
all there behind the bat. but the game was
not for the soldier boys and the score re-
suited 10 in favor of Pettingili's Corner.
ore of the pleasautest features of the con-
test was the f1ral presentation made by lady
friends Of tue Arsenals to members of the
visiting ciub Harvey, Ellis, Chester and
Burgess were remt mb-red for their fine
plays with handsome bouquets. But five
innings were played. The principal feat
ure, Of the game were the home run by Bur
gess and his ine twirling of the sphere, the
Arseusls getting only two hits from him. and
the fine batting of Chester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
The Government Building.

Work on the public building has now
reached that stage where every nail driven
and every blow struck means a finish. The
crew or workmen who have been putting in
the plumbing and steam heating are practi-
cally through. All the interior finish has
been received from Richmond, Va, and is
in condition to be at once set up Plaster
ing in the second story is completed and
workmen are now putting up this finish and
LAYING the floors which are of Georgia pine.
The finish is of black oak, exceeding rich in
color. and the psnelng and work on the
wainscoating is very solid ard beautiful
Some of our owncsrpenters are engaged on
thi. part of the work. The court rooms and
pension departments are receiving their fin
ishins touches. Psstering of the main floor
will be finished in about two weeks, and the
entire work completed about the last of DC
toher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
A Pair OF Shoes.

Few Of our readers pay little attention to
footwear except as a necessary article OF
ariarel or when 1t happens to cover pretty
foot. aud fever still ever give thought to the
skillfnl workmen and intricate machinery
now T, qalred to produce perfect shoe.
Many would be as onished to visit a large
factory sDch a. w. l.. Douglas at Brockton.
Mass TO see how the excellent shoes
manufactured by him could be made to sell
at such low prices. Never in the history of
sboemaking in this country have such values
been put into footwear as are shown to-day,
aud never has we'll male and durable shoe
been so completely within the reach OF the
masses as at the present time.
This of course is pleasant for the eonsum-
er, but mixed with the good comes the bad,
and in making selection one should be
careful to get the best as many poor imita-
tons are on the market, whose appearance
could hardly distinguish them from first
class shoes In buying it is better to get
standard make, that is guaranteed by the
manufacturer and then you know what you
are purchasing. and can, in case defects
should exist, obtain redress without expense
to yourself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
HALLOwELL.
Looking for a Teacher.-Incandesc
Lighting Notes About People.

Among the applicants for the position of
teacher of the South Grammar School are
several promising candidates 1t will be
decided this week as to who will be the
teacher. Miss Annie NJ Lakeman has been
appointed to the position Of first assistant in
the High School. Miss Grace Thomas will
probably be the second assistant.
Workmen have been engaged in tikirg
down the wire that runs from the electric
light station at the wire mill, and which sup
plies the incandescent system OF the city.
Hereafter the incandescent lamps will be
supplied from the Augusta current.
The entire sympathy of many friends is
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank kittredge in the
loss of their infant son, Carleton, aged five
months, who died early yesterday morning of
cholera infantun.
Henry sampson, Esq of New York, is in
the city
NJ NJ Stone, Esq and Miss Gertrude,
went on yester day's boat to Boston.
Mrs. J z. Hunt has returned from her
Vinalhaven visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Our reporter called upon Mr.. Manley yes
terday and asked him if he bad read the
extraordinary defense of the Augusta Post
Office under the administration of Mr.. Fowl
er, which appeared in the New Age of
Thursday. and il he had any reply to make
to the same. Mr.. Marley said
II have read the article. My only reply
is, have no defense to make of my admins
uation, nor any criticism to pass upon Mr..
Fowlcrs; the Post Office Department has
passed upon them both, and the public are
equally competent to form their judy
ment upon each administration, and it is safe
to assume they will do no injustice to either
incumbent of the office"
The reporter asked Mr.. Manley if he
WAS to make any radical changes in the
Office. Mr.. Msnley replied:
81 must necessarily make changes slowly.
In all appointments made, | shall only
appoint men in the first instance for a term
of six months. in order to test their fitness
for the special work they will be required to
perform II At tne cHu OF tnat time tHey
prove efficient and trustworthy, their appoint
ment will be made permanent. In all cases
| shall endeavor to select those most com
petent. and with special view to the work
they are to perform. II will be my aim and
ambition 70 make this postoifice model one.
| shall hot struggle. however, to cut down
tha nf hs. huf hal Tn
Department that the laborer is worthy of his
hre, and that all employees shall be paid a
fair compensation. As a matter of course,
when selecting men TO be employed by me, |
but | shall appoint no man whom | do not
believe to be worthy and well qualified and
if he does not prove 80, he will not remain in
the service Ii cannot be expected that we
can make many marked Improvements in the
service until We occupy the new building.
which We expect To do by Nov. LIST. shall
esteem it Il great favor if any citizen will
notify me OF any IrreguIarity in the service,
or any discour,esy on the part of any en-
ploye. | recogn ze that | am the servant of
tine public, and | desire to serve them faith
public trust and that | can best serve my
party by making an efficient and faithful
official
The r, porter asked Mr.. Manley If he pro-
posed to retire actively from politics. Mr..
Msnley replied very frankly:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
RAINY july.

The weather summary for July contains
some very interesting facts; The mean tenn
perature was bu, little higher this July than
las, the figures beng .l.5t TO 5o;4s The
highest temperature this month was SIS, last
year SO. The lowest temperature this month
was sS, last year also So. These figures show
that as regards temperature the two Juiys
varied bat q triile. but when it comes to
humidity and rainfall there is very decided
difference. The mean relative humidity this
month was 70 % as compared with 6s.22 last
year. while the rainfall in inches was s-s5
this July to 500 in July of last year, or
nearly three times a. gre at. There were
fourteen rainy days this July against ten last
year. The total rainfall for the month beats
all July records except 1868, when 9.I7
inches fell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Augusta people will sympatbize with Mr..
]. II Gran, Of this city in the accident which
befel his fine stallion Cushnoc at the Fairfield
Park, yesterday afternoon. He was entered
in the 2.27 class at the races which occurred
there Yesterday. At this writing We have
little information of the &C ,ident beyond the
fac, that one of his fore legs was broken.
Should he recover sufficiently to be of ser
vice for stock purposes. the horse would
sill he a valuable one, but his days on the
track are ended. We learn that Mr.. Grant
was offered $1,000 few days since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
1ustness Transacted At the Last Nest.
Ing Of the City 0ovssnment.

At the regular meeting Of the city govern
ment held at the council rooms "Wednesday
evening the foIlosing basiness ~ss trans
acted:
Roll If accounts No. 5, amounting 70
32 ,505 "a was read, and the several accounts
tberein mentioned ordered to be paid
The report of the City Treasurer for ths.
| month Of July was read and ordered to be
placed on file.
The petition Of Albert r. Fuller for the
privilege Of renewing the tool house in Mt
Pleasant cemetery one lot TO the north and
TO extend the avenue scross the lot nos &C.
eupied BY the tool house was referred to the
committee on baryinx xronads, viyh authori-
y to act finally.
The rep1t Of the committee % rev
streets saying tina, the nex street asked for
BY Daniel T. Pike and others through the
Page dsid, 80 called. near Stzpleton, was
accepted.
The report or the same committee LAYING
out an extension OF Howard stree, sontherIY
was accepted but action apou the orier di
rectiug the street commissioner to Pot il in
passabls condition was postponed because Of
lack Of funds at present.
A joint special committee consisting Of
aldermen Vieksry and Williams, anil coan-
cIimen BlGckman. Stone and Jersey was
appointed to report an ordinance relating to
the mourning Of liabilities on the part Of the
city
The following orders were read and
passed:
Ordered, That the overseer Of the poor
be directed forthwith to report to the may or
To be laid be fore the city council. the names
Of all persons supported at the aims house
during the current municipal year up to this
date, together with the names Of all persons
receiving aid from the city residing outside
OF the aims house, Agd the amount of aid re-
csised by them; and also the names of all
persons receiving aid from the city who are
Residents of other cities or towns, and that |
hereafter the overseers be directed TO submit |
such report monthly to the mayor At least |
one day before the regular monthly meeting
Of the city council.
Ordered, That the Street Commissioner be |
and he is hereby directed TO gravel the side
walk on the west side of Water street from |
Bond brook bridge to a point north of the
Edwards Cos stables on Northern Avenue.
Ordered, That the superintendent Of the
Augusta Water Company be allowed 10 use
the lane running through the city poor farm
TO the reservoir for passage, he to maintain
gate at the upper end of said lane to prevent
the escape of cattle therefrom.
Ordered, That the street commissioner be
and hereby is instructed to lay plank side
walk on the west side of oxford street, from
the gully to Joseph Hallets house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
, ocai Notices
PROPOSALS FOR STONE WORK.

All parties wishing To make proposals Tor
the stone work and foundations for the piers
and sbu,men,s of Kennebec bridge at Au-
rusts. are requested to call az the mayors
office, Augusta, on Saturday. Aug- 10, 1889,
from 10 A. NJ. to 5 L. NJ.
SAMUEL W. LANE, Mayor.
Augusta. Aug 5. 1889. aagoo't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

There is no remedy which can rival HAM
BURG FIGS for the cure of hsbitual con-
stipstion, indigestion, and sick-headache.
Their action is as prompt and efficient as
their taste is pleasant. 25 cents. Dose, one
Fig. Mack Drug Co. n. Y. For sale by
C. B. Murphy and J. NJ. Mixer.
aug7deodfolr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Much injury is done by the use of irritating,
1ripiag compounds taken as pursatives.
In Ayers Pills, the patient has mild
but effective csrthartic, that can be con-
tidently recommended alike for the most
patients delicate a. well as the most robust.
aug6d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

X. II. White. the Boston dry goods mer-
chant of whom everybody knows. has been
at Boothhay Harbor for nearly = week in his
beautiful steam yacht. Viking; she is an iroc
boat aud is dandy.
Senator William P. Frye and family are
at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Headaches aud Fevers. to cleanse the sys-
TEN effectually. yet gently. when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or slug
gish, to permanently cure habitual constipa-
ton, to awaken the kidneys and liver to 4
healthy activity, without irritating or weak
ening them use Syrup of Figs.
july soda v lmfolrSp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The ouly Complexion Powder in the world
tina, is without vulgsrity, without injury to
the user and without doubt a beau,ifier, is
Pozzoni's. angodiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

To reduce my stock, and make room for
fall goods, [ shall during the next 80 days
sell my stock absolutely at cost.
LorrrE S. Stafford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Shiloh's vitalixer is what you need for
Constipation. Loss of Appetite. Dizziness,
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price ~
and rs cents per bottle. For sale at C. b.
Murphy's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

For lame back. side or chest, use Shilohs
Porous Plaster. Price % cents. For sale
at c. B. Murphy's.
julysd&wlwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Group, whooping Cough and Bronchitis
immediately relieved By Shiloh's Cure. For
sale at C. b. Murphy's.
Enthusiastically
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure 10
sold by US on a guarantee. 1t cures Con-
sumption. For sale at c. b Murphy's.
ulysd&wlwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
REFRICERATOR6:

The season is far advanced, what few we
have left will be sold, no matter what the
original price was,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
4leo.

In East Readdeid, Aug 5. Mrs. Nancy Brainerd
agps, n wears. months.
10 Readhelsi. Aug. :, infant son of Mr. and Mrs
chas Norton aged month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
NOTICE.

Numerous complaints have bees made Of viola-
ton OF tl.e above ordinance. shall in the future
prusrcute ali Violations OF the above ordinance to
the exfenf Of the law. H. 7. Moksk,
City Marshal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
NOTICE.

Police DEPARTMENT, \
CITY NARsHaL's OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug. 3, lsrs.
Chapter eleven, section seven, of the city or-ii
nance No person shall drive lead any horse,
cow or other animal upon any sidewalk in
lure or defaee the same thereby incommode foot
passengers, under penalty Of not less than
more than ten dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-03
SENT BACK TO DINE,
A Quaint Episode of the French Gov.
ernment's Friendship for America.

From the Youths Companion.
In the days of President Van Buren, the
French government took extraordinary pains
to be popular in Washington. This was no
hard task, for the romantic memory of La
fayette had in no wise died away among our
representative citizens. This was the time
when the duties on foreign goods were heavily
imposed to raise revenue to support the gov
ernment The wary French king hoped to
have the duty made light upon French silks and
wines.
II was probably more than coincidence that
at this crisis the Prince de Joinville, the son of
the king, made a visit to this country, and
naturally he went to Washington The Presi-
dent, accustomed then as since courteously to
receive distinguished guests invited the French
prince to dinner.
For some insufficient reason the invitation
was respectfully declined. Very soon the prince
returned to France. In the meanwhile the
French government, informed of de Joinviles
refusal to dine at the White House. made a
great stir. Here was affront to rising
power which might well be construed into an
international insult. The French sprig of row.
atty was ordered Immediately back to accept
an invitation and dine with the President of
the United States
In the meanwhile Gen. Harrison had died in
Office and Mr.. Tyler was the President. The
French ambassador met his prince In New York
and escorted him to the capital. The invitation
came and was effusively accepted. The mex
orable laws of courtesy were thus appeased,
and the gallant Frenchman, with the fair Miss
Tyler on his arm. was ushered into the state
dining-room. Immediately afterward he re-
turned to his frigate, which had been expressly
detailed to bring him over to take meal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-03
THE WOODSTOCK CELEBRATION.
The Governor Declines to Preside-Hon-
ors to be Shown the President.

HARTFORD, Conn, July SIT is understood
that Gov. Buckley has decided not to attend
the Woodstock celebration on the Fourth of
July. The governor had consented to preside
on that occasion, and his action in deciding not
to attend is occasioned by letter which he re-
ceiyed from Henry U. Bowen stating he
Bowen) arranged with Gen. Hawley to intro
duce President Harrison to the assemblage at
Woodstock, thus relieving the president of the
day from that duty. The governor immedi-
ately sent a dispatch to Mr.. Bowen declining
the honor OF presiding at the celebration. This
dispatch was followed by letter from the gov
ernor to Mr.. Bowen saying that he was not
aware that the duties assigned HIM for the day
were of SO burdensome a character that relief
would be necessary, especially in discharging
the most agreeable portion of il. On that ac-
count he felt it incumbent upon him to decline
all connection with the affair. He will not be
present nor be represented officially in any way
at the demonstration. The President will meet
with handsome reception during his short
stay in Hartford, and the courtesies to be ex-
tended will be in keeping with the occasion.
Gov. Bulkeley, with his full staff. will meet the
President at Stamford and accompany him to
this city. The President will be rendered re-
ception at the state capitol, but the governor
will not accompany the distinguished party be-
yOnd this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-03
A STAGE COACH ROBBED.
An Indian Agents Wife Relieved of All
Her ValuabIes.

CHZTESSE, WYo., July 3.-The southbound
stage coach from Lander to Rawlins was held
up and robbed Monday near Rongis by three
road agents. Mrs. Jones, wife of the Indian
agent, and her three children were the only
passengers on the coach. The robbers COM
PEELED her to give up all her money and valua-
bles and the keys to her trunks. They emptied
the trunks, taking the valuables. They then
took the mail bags, cut them open and took
the registered letters and valuables They
kept the driver covered with revolver until
the work of going through the mail was COM
pleted, when they disappeared in the darkness.
Deputy Sheriff Aren't of Lander, with twenty
Shoshone Indians, is on the trail of the robbers,
with q chance of catching them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-03
The Dervishes Defeated.

CAIRO, July s.-The Egyptian troops under
Colonel Wodehouse. have had a battle at
Arquin with the Dervishes and defeated them
and put them to rout The Dervish loss in
killed and wounded Is reported to be 5O0 and
that of the Egyptians only TO- Two English
officers were wounded. Colonel Wodehouse is
pursuing the flying Dervishes.
The dervishes attempted to effect a lodge
ment on the river bank and Col. wodehonse
forthwith advanced upon them with a field
force. The Dervishes stubbornly resisted his
attack, but after they had lost two guns they
began TO retreat. The battle extended seven
miles along the river bank, the dervishes re-
firing northward foot by foot More hghing is
expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-03
LOCAL NOTES.

Arthur Pumphry forfeited IS collateral in the
Police Court to-day for cruelty treating a mon
key at the 800"
Gus Proctor, colored, went into his employ
er's cellar yesterday and drank seventy five
cents worth of whisky. Policeman Golway ar
rested him and he was fined SIS by Judge Miller
TODAY.
Prof. Fred Reichenbach will climb up into
the belfry of the Metropolitan NJ. L. church to-
morrow morning. and at o'clock will COM
mence program of patriotic airs on the
chimes.
A family excursion down the Potomac will
be given tomorrow on the steamer Thompson,
which will leave her wharf at p.m., returning
about 10 pm. No liquors will be sold on the
boat
Lucy James and Annie Carps, colored girls,
were dancing the "Can-Can" in front of a
Chinese laundry, on It'll street, last night,
when arrested by Policeman Smith. They were
fined IS each by Judge Miller to-day.