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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05

young aristocrat, although he answered
quite civilly: 'If you are speaking to
me, raised him from pup" while
his hand dropped caressingly on the
heab of the noble mastif which stalked
sedately by his side.
What will you take for him?"
"He is not for sale, Master Cathcar t."
Not if 1 offer you two guineas for
him?"
No, nor three. Penn is worth his
weight in gold;" and the boy frightened
his hold on his pets short hair as if
afraid he might be taken away without
his consent.
But now the first speakers manner
became more conciliating, as he urged:
"See here, Harding, don't be fool. l
have a fancy for your beast, so take
these and call it bargain" And he
drew four gold pieces from his pocket
and held them out where they glittered
temptingly in the July sunshine.
Nay, nay, as told ye, my dog is not
for sale, so go your way and let me go
mine"
miserable Yankee! That I will not!"
cried young Cathcart, who never could
and I've half mind to send my fathers
men to confscate him in the name of his
blessed majesty King George. Such as
you have no business with valuable
thoroughbred, though dou btless his
meat is never paid for"
Never paid for! What do you mean
by that?" asked Harding, turning pale
with rage.
Even what l say. What's bred in
the bone will come out in the flesh,
and verify it looks suspicious when the
bantling of a iail-bird can keep big
dog, while his father lies in the debtors
prison., sneered the English boy.
"ZounIs, but such insults can only be
avenged by knocks" cried Harding,
doubling his fists and approaching his
tormentor who, however, contented
himself with waving a short stick he
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05

the Congress men as they arrived one by
one at the State House; for the old
Friends Quaker garb covered a truly
patriotic heart, while his genial nature
made him a general favorite, and he
was dubbed Grandpa" by half the
town.
First come Richard Henry Lee, the
Virginia member who first brought for
ward the resolution to proclaim the
American colonies free and independ-
ent States, Next young Thomas Jeffer-
son, carrying a roll of manuscript, the
draft, no doubt, which he had drawn up
of the famous declaration. Then Samuel
Adams, the "Father of the Revolution" 1"
in his customary suit of reddish brown
John Hancock, the president of the
Congress; Charles Thomson, the secre-
tary, who held the position for fifteen
years, and plain, sensible Benjamin
franklin; while, following in rapid
succession came Roger Sherman, WILL
lam Ellery, Charles Carroll and the rest
of the illustrious ffty-six.
"a vastly fine, thoughtful set of men,
are they not, Nelson HardingP" asked
the bellman.
"Yes, yes," cried the boy, flushed by
the excitement of the moment; land /
feel sure they will do whatever is best
for the country!" and descending he
took up his stand close to the State
House door and patiently watched and
waited, while Chestnut street became
one mass of surging humanity and the
sultry July sun beat down with unre-
lenting fervor. Men wearied and wan
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
THE LIBERTY BELL.
How It Proclaimed d Our First Inde-
pendence Day.

g Y, t h g r e,
Patches! where
did you get
your dog?"
The tone was
half insulting,
and t h g lad,
whose cheeks
h a d Redeemed
at the allusion
to h is worn,
though n g a t
a n d w g / | =
mended attire,
G ! a n C e d an
grily a t t h g
ric hlY-dressed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-07-05
THE "FouRrH" AND "FlFTH.,

.s,f,,.-> ..,,,u,,us. N the morning OF the
(-fS%sE-,a}FpNm ugh Fourth
fd1% MIC wv Reigns supreme the
I'M, W&-.eSAN boy;
E%t ~s.sTuNS'W" Crackers, rackers,
EN y S.NI fire and smoke,
~ 1%(&NCN Endless noisy Joy.
M7fIN/(& J NJ Jingling in his pockets
MFT%SNY/N " walt
% ,,,. g.: =: :: :: !. ..::: =: :::. ,:.
MY 1&A ofsuch jolly times.
w .SSSSH Flags aloft the world
w kENs W5YV astir,
In FrA ~ 4 Trumpets add their
VI ~ SiN y LAS% blare,
~, ~ School is out the fun
I#$#TTTTx<G\S Is on
! ,&Sy&NGSMSSh Life is something
WMWYEMfHUM1 rare.
PH>W ~ Fast the jingling coins
nG| VI escape
From his fingers black.
OH this Joy that manhood's primo
Never can bring back
Fireworks with the shadows come,
Rockets all ablaze,
Candles, wheels and shooting stars,
That enchant his gaze.
Crowds OF people, laughter, shouts,
Frolics everywhere,
Till he thinks the fun must stay
Ever In the air.
Tell him not the Fifth" will find
Him in sorry plight;
He will only laugh and plunge
Deeper in delight.
And, as fast the years slip on,
Will he, looking back,
See the Fifth" and all the pangs
Hanging on its trackS
No, the short and merry Fourth"
He alone will see,
While the long and painful Fifth"
VIII forgotten be.
Clara j. Denton, in Golden Days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22
Care OF Youog Tfotters.

Charles Marvin IN his recent book on the
Training of Trottcrs. saws that Young colts
require little jogging AMI no -wcating or
scrapiug The rcason i that Young animals
10 not take on fat 1ternall, like uatured
ones and there is, in fact no supcrfuoms
flesh in this rapidly growing period. The
colt requires not to he reduced hut rather
To be- made stoutcr and stronger. fhy-icing
colt can take and thrive. They stop his
growth and muscular development To strip
him of his flesh. for the growing body, the
maturing muscle and bone need that nour-
l-hmcLt which is only afforded in Il condition
of marked thriftiness. Only in this ron Ii
ton will the colt be in good feiilc AMI spirit
and capable of taking his work with relish
and being Benefited by it, II therefore be
hooves the trainer to watch constantly that
the colt does not 90 back in condition for
this loss of condition may b. ut first almost
imperceptible. 1, is all the better if the
colt carries a fair degree of fesh which " i'll
not be- of the soft kind with the work pre-
-cribed. Keep him in good vigorous con j.
ton 50 that he will per-Pire freely with
work. but leave heavy blankets, hoods
sweating and scraping alone. The amount
II work will of course differ with the differ
fnt colts. No two colts can he worked ex-
actlv alike, and there will come in play the
natural fitness of the trainer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

The work on the various new bushes,
blocks now going up on Main street is being
rapidly pushed and every day the hooker
ON can see that progress has been made
The Soper and Plaisted blocks are about
up 10 the third floor, and the walls Of the
new 1hayer block are up to the second floor
and ready for the ron Orders and free
stone which will all he in place soon. The
Boutelle block. corner Main and Temple
streets. which is practically new one is
all finished on the outside. presenting a
from, in harmony with the other new blocks
in the immediate vicinity. The store on
the first floor is being finished and put in
readiness to receive the fittings of the drug
gsts that are to occupy it. The second
floor will be used by Drs. Thayer AMI Hill
and when ready for their occupancy will
probably not be surpassed by any in the
State. There are several other fine loca-
tons for elegant blocks along Main street
and the shabby structures which now stand
upon them will in all probability give place
to something more in keeping with the times,
and that too, before many years have gone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22
OAKLAND LOCALS.

One Of the finest musical programmes
ever given to the public in this place WAS
the sacred concert by the Universaiist
quartette and aids, At the Universalist
Church. Sunday evening. The qaarte,te
is composed Of Mrs. J. L. Hubbard. so
prsno, Mrs. J. B. Newhail. contrslto. j.
Wesley Gilman, tenor and VI. y. Mowry.
baritone, and for several years past bias
proved . very attractive feature at the par
ish gatherings and elsewhere. Each has
now an enviable reputation IS = solo vocal
ist and when singing TO getber are hard to
beat. Mrs. Hubbards rendering of Bal
ley's Towering Steeple" was received
with much enthusiasm by the large CON-
pspy. and Mrs. Newhalrs charming con-
tralto did ample justice to Gabrielle "Clean-
sing Fires One Of wallAce's duets was
also highly appreciated. being pleasingly
rendered by those ladies'. Rodney's Cal
vary solo by Mr.. Mowry, and Bsrri's
Good Shepherd" by Mr.. Gilman, were
given with much effect to q some " hat criti-
cal audience. Miss Edna BelAnger finished
execution on the violin of Ernets Ser
enade" delightfully."- relieved possible mo-
notony, and Mr.. Witherell's exquisite hand
ling of Mozart's 'Agnus Del" placed all in
the best frame of mind called for. Miss
Nellie Weber Of Waterville very prettiIy
accompanied on the organ Miss Belanger's
selection,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

- !, 49,
-" ENG '"iT'ha or hcaith ana Home.
"a rfc'n"y app'he' before the people
Nh'ch certainty ha- hlVh claims for popular
FAVOR IL i not possible IN hriet artici'
20 give an adequate id"a of the scope of tbs
fai"ahie matter embraced IN tins work bu'
may trn'btniiH De SAID that It Is boob
"hlch IN every department VIII more than
real'ze what . promised Tor IT Its con
INT are nor ilfn'te'i !" 'he wants OF any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

There vas . considerable amount OF sx-
cttsDsnt At little pssf ten O'Clock Sstur-
lay night. caused BY two teams, which
sere being driven very fast. enIiiding near
Niles livery stable. One Of the horses sas
thrown and the carriages pretty badly bro
ken The oeeupSn,s Of the teams. four in
aamber. had all been drinking. and we're
invited by the night wstchmsn to gather up
their belongings and depart when all Of
them remarked in an insolent way that they
souldn's go until they were good and
ready. Ose thing led TO another, and the
result wAs that the offender. . Mr.. PIERCE
Of Augusta. soon found himself lodged in
the police station. 4 friend Of his, named
Harvey. of this city, then made some very
ungentlemanl talk to officer Lord, who adj
yised him to stop At once, or he would soon
fad himself in the same position Is his
friend. But Harvey MAS looking for fight,
and he found il when he undertook to whip
the officer. The result vac that Harvey
Sss soon occupying another cell in the lock
Gp. looking decidedly used up after the
scufH,. Bonds we're secured by both par
ties, and they were to have been tried at
one o'clock Monday, but they failed to
appear, however. 1t is thought that they
can be hunted up to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

representatives of the Anthony Publish
ing Company, Who have just issued An
thongs Business Directory, Guide a1d Man
usl for Augusta, Gardiner. Halloweil.
Ws,ervilie, Oakland and Fairfield, we're in
the city yesterday making collections and
closing up their business here. Some time
this week the directories will be distributed
among the people Of the localities named,
and they will fnd it nea, and convenien,
little book. Ii vas printed at the office Of
the Kenuebec Journal, which Of course is a
guaranty that its mechanical appearance il
all right, and Mr.. Anthonys long expert
ence with directories and the pains taking
nature of his work in this lire are evident
in the neat book that 10 before u. About
500 copies are bound in boards with title in
gilt, and brass chain attached, these to be
placed in the stores and Offices. The BAL
ance Of the edition is in paper covers, bu,
the book presents = neat appearance and is
one that the people are interested to exam.
inc, II is good advertising medium and
We do not believe that those Who have
bought advertising space in Il will be sorry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

The fact is that there is altogether too
much reverence for rascals and for ras-
cally methods on the part of tolerablv
decent people. Rascality is picturesque.
doubtless. and in fiction it has even its
moral uses; but in real life it should
have no liberation, and it is, as a matter
OF fact, seldom accompanied by the abil-
ity that it brags.
One proof that the smart rogue is not
SO smart as he thinks and as other
think is that he so often comes to grief.
be arrives at his successes through his
knowledge Of the evil in men: he comes
to grief through his ignorance Of the
good in men. He thinks he knows 'hu-
man nature" but he only half knows it.
Therefore he is constantly in danger of
making fatal mistake. For instance.
his excuse to himself for lying and trick
cry Is that lying and trickery are in
dulged in by others-even by some men
who make a loud boast Of virtue before
the world
A little more or less Of lying and trick
cry seems 70 make no difference, he as
sumes-especially so long as there is no
public display Of lies and tricks-for he
understands that there must always be a
certain outward propriety in order to in
sure even the inferior kind of success he
is aiming at.
But having no usable conscience To
guide him he undertakes the sensitive
ness of other consciences-and especially
the sensitiveness Of that vague sentiment
called public opinion"-and he makes .
miscalculation, which. If it DOES not land
him In the penitentisry, At least makes
him Of no use to his respectable allies;
therefore Of no use to his semi criminal
associates; therefore a surprised, miser-
able and vindictivs failure
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22
OBITUARY.
Death OF . Former Prominent Maine
Citizen.

Collins Whitaker. Esq. whose death oc-
CURED at Dubuque, Iowa, ON the Sd inst,
was born at New Salem, Mass. Oct. II,
1872 His father. William Whitaker, was a
prominent merchant of that town and for
many Years u Justice of the Peace. He also
| took significant part in the politics of hi,
time. becoming in the latter wears of his
life a State Senator. His son Collins was
prepared for college at the academy OF his
native town. but his aptitude for mer-
camille pursuit soon became manifested.
and he laid aside his books to enter the
store of trader of Il neighoring village.
| Early in the spring of ls3o, Mr.. Whit
| aker, Young man Is Years or age, came
To Houlton and engaged as clerk in the
employ of his brother-in-law Shepard
| Cary, who at that time was driving a pros
perou, business in trade. alter he became
joint-partner in the firm of Shepard
| Gary & Co. whose extensive numbering
| operations and large trading interests are
well remembered by our older residents.
Here he displayed that rare ability for exc
cutting business with accuracy and with dis
patch and character of complete trustworth-
mess which were his during long hfc of
| blessed usefulness.
| MIR. WNtaker married at Houlton, Nov,
| 6, 1872, Msry O'Connor. whom, though the,
| lived together for forty-seyen years, he sur
vived but "A short time,-her death occur
ring April u Iss9. Their daughter. Mar,
E,clenc (who was married in lsG1 To Mr.
| B. b. Richards of Dubuuue) is the only
| immediate descendant now living
| Upon Mr.. Whitaker were conferred sew
cral municipal offices while he resided in
| Houlton 1t may be interesting To note that
| he was the first clerk of courts of Aroos-
took and in vol. !. of the Court Records
one may see to-day the entries of the eases
tried at that term written in Mr. Whitaker :
neat and graceful hand He remained in
thi, office from 1889 To lsi2
In June lsiJ, Mr.. Whitaker was ap-
| pointed United States Consul At st. John.
N y. by President Polk. and in the fol
| lowing November he entered upon his duties
| He therefore. discontinued his business in
tercsts at Houlton He did not seek the
office but accepted it at the urgent solicita-
| tions of business men and others without
| distinction of party. throughout Aroostook
and the upper waters of the ST. John river.
who had large lumber interests requiring
the aid of an efficient agent at ST. John.
| He retained the consulate fourteen wears
and then removed in 1858. to Dubuque.
| Iowa, where he ever afterwards resided.
| He was lead To make Dubuque his home
through the interests lac had acquired there
and by reason of the intimate friendship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

Mr.. Bowie, the architect, of the firm of
Bowie x Paul. returned yesterday from
Madison where he went to have an inter
view with the parties interested in the new
building which is to be erected there. II is
to be of brick 62x65 feet, and three stories
high. The first iioor will be finished into
three stores; on the second Il Dor there will
Re an flee and public hall; on the third.
two association halls. one for the Masons
organizations as they may wish to use it.
The lot cost sl,700, and the company will
put s. 900 into the building. Mr.. Bowie
will axe the plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22
Latter Day Romance.

Not many miles from here q couple
formed an attachment for each other and
in due course Of time were united in MARI
age. This occurred some twelve years ago.
The wife was several years older than the
husband.
For time all went smoothly, but after a
few months, owing to the disparity between
their ages or other causes, feelings of cold
ness arose between them which soon be.
came so serious that the matron Of the
household deserted him whom she had
promised to love and cherish. From that
time the husband pursued the journey of
life alone, not knowing where his wife
lived or whether she were living at all A
short time since, he engaged in the sale Of
fruit trees. He called at . certain house
to offer his wares. The lady of the house
responded to his summons. AZ she ad
vanced, how great was his surprise to be-
hold in her more other than his wife
Though so many years had elapsed since
they had met, he did not fail to recognize
her, though it was not so with her. After
holding some conversation in order to fully
convince himself of the truth Of his dis
covery. he proceeded to the proper author
tiles and applied for divorce. When first
consulted upon the subject she stouty de-
MED having been m ,rried to this man or to
anyone at the time mentioned. The sheriff
having been empowered to cross examine
her. found that she did not deny her maid
en- name to be the same IN 1t he who claimed
to be her husband declared it was.
Further examination revealed the fact
that she had been married many years and
was the mother of six children. FIVE of
whom were living. Owing to thi, and the
fact of desertion. divorce was granted at
the last term of court in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

Two pIiz g in each class will be award
ed to the boats making the fastest time over
the course. Time allowance will be com,
puted by the Herreshoff Table of Allow
snce Each boat will carry small, white
dag. or patch, bearing a numter as its dis
tinguishins mark, and owners are request
ID to sew the same to the sail. NJ ar the mid
die. There will be no entrance fee. assess
meut, or other expense to persons takin 2
par. in the Regatta. Boats will sail over a
triangular course of about Ave miles. The
starting point will be an imaginary line
drawn from Mr.. Robinson's cottage to q
stake boat bearing a white flag, directly 10
front of and about ten rods distant the re-
from.
In starting, If the wind should be South
erly or Easteriy. boats will cross the start
ing line from east to wet Should the
wind be Westerly or Northerly they will
cross from vest to east. From the star,lr z
point the course to the second stake boat
bearing . white flag is s. E.. lin the difec.
ton of the "Outlet") about two mites.
Leaving this stake boat on the starboard.
the course to the third stake boat falso
bearing white fsg) 10 W. N. W. about
one mile; thence, leaving the stake boat
on the stArbosri, to starting line. about
two miles. All boats must eross this line
in the opposite direction from that taken at
starting.
A, l55 O'Clock, P. ". standard time, the
preparatory gun will be fred and . horn
sounded At, Rooinson's cottage, 1t which
signal. boats win get ready. At 2 O'Clock
there will be = second gun and sound of
4 horn. which will be the starting signal.
No advantage will be gained by being first
[ to cross the line. - the enact starting time
and time of return of each boat will be
taken BY the judges. |, is hoped that great
care will be exercised by all, and that there
will be no crowdins or rushing for the
starting line at the nnal signal Any boa,
fouling another. either from design or neg
ligenee, shall forfeit all claim to the prize.
4 ID. c. Robinson, chairman Of regatta
/ committee. Judges. Henry Revere. How
ard Owen. ]. F. Bodvelt. J. T. Pierce,
( Thomas Lambsrd. A. z Brainerd.
Ice cream and cake viii be served q: the
cafe in the sraye during the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

There y i'll be sailing regatta off Ham
nouds Grove, in Manchester, at Lake
Cobbossecontee, on Thursday afternoon
July "a. 1880. at 2 o'clock, under the fol.
lowing rules and provisions
The object is to bring out as mary of the
sail boats and ysch's now owned on the
lake as possible. ani to have = social .all
The regatta will be open to ali classes Of
1oats bearing sail, and cordial Invitation
s extended to all persons owning such
boats, regardless, of size, syle or sailing
qualities, to participate therein. Boat,
silt be arranged in three classes, the ques
ton of length only lover all being taker
into consideration, as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

The High school lot corner School and
Pleasant streets, has been graded up. a
large quantity of loan having been hauled
in there, and several needed changes and
improvements are to be made at once. City
water is to be introduced connection
made with the sewer, improved water close
put in, and several windows added TO those
which already light the rooms. II was de-
cided some time ago that the old building
was not worth repairing, and that it would
amount to more for the old bricks and lum-
Der which it contained than in any other
way. Il will be several years, however.
before the city will be ready to erect new
building, and in the meantime it is the part
o. wisdom to make such improvements at
least as are called for by sanitary consider
stions, to say nothing about convenience
and comfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-22

At a meeting of the Railrosd Commis-
siouers, held in Portland, yesterday, the
kennebec Central Railroad was formally
accepted, and last night the cert icate al
owing the company TO run trains. was re-
ceived by President Lewis. The crew /.
3 i'll hard at work ballastipg, and will have
the line well flashed tonight. /. was an.
aoulced officially, last night, that train,
would commence running on Wednesday
leaving Rsr dol IN at A. NJ. and 80 z
NJ, and returning, leave Togus at 10 A
W. and 5 30 p NJ