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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Herbert l.. Dunton of Gardiner was com.
mitted to the jail. Friday, for assault on
William Webster of that city. Monday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

What Mr. MIL. doe. not know about
the tariff would Ill library Of volumes
beside which the patent Office reports
would look small. The Democratic out
look would De much Improved II Roger
could he bottled up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Mrs. MARY A. Livermore il being greeted
by large audiences eyeryshe she Lectures
N Maine. All are delighted to honor this
queen Of lady osstors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Many times, writes {. NJ Brown in the
Industrial Journal, have seen in your pa
per accounts Of mechanical adults and it 10
fitting that your readers, and the world,
should know that Belfast can boast Of an
infant mechanic that is truly an astonishing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04
Socal 2Nniicrs.

The Amherst Glee Club left on the west
bound train yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The creditors are on the war path this
season Of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

NKw ApvEkrlaRhKHru.
Stand from underline Atkinson House Furnish
leg Co.
lnnuenia and la Grippe"
Florida on Wheels.
= L. Davis Co, call your attention.
Cu;icura Remedies.
Valuable Law once for sale.
y u. kinsman.
L. 7. Farr.
Wanted. a position rs housekeeper.
kuxgles Street Quartet.
Johnson's Special Candy Sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

German emigration to this country IL
diminishing The number Of departures
from January TO October was about 81
100 against 39,0ro Tor the zane time Last
wear aud 100, 900 In 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Never exsggerate. Never betfsy q conf
dence. Never give promise that you do not
fulfill Never associate with bad company
ard finally, Never be without Steeles Littl.
Bile Pills, to regulate your liver, relieve
your indigestion. gran, you pleasant and re-
freshirg sleep, and keep you in perfec,
health, 20 cents per bottle OF J. NJ. Mixer
and G. B. Murphy L Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The fur season in Maine is now well
opened. and the fall catch is about com
pieted Foxes are usually plenty so buy
ers report, and while prices are not 80 fsv-
orsble as nigh, be wished, frmer market
is looked for in the near future The best
hold of money of the Maine dealers is the
trade in skunk pelts, which are of unusual
ly fine quality, the black ones bringing good
prices. This odoriferous little animal is
easily captured, and there is hardly boy
in the country who does not add dollar to
his spending money from this source, trap
ping the skunks and lacking their skins up
on the barn door
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04
Daily Esnaebse 9oaraal.
SATURDAY. Jan. I, 1880.

Cards Of thanks and resolutions OF respect,
viii b charged at the rate Of ten cents . hue.
AL advertising announcements Of entertain.
ments whose object Is the raising of money,
viii Be charged At the rate Of fifteen cents q
line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The delay occasioned by the roughness
OF the weather caused the passengers to
resort TO every possible eIpedient for psss-
ing away the weary hours DR.. Pepper
says You may Judge to what straits we
.ere reduced when | confess to having
ventured on = composition Of = rhyming
history of the 6rst IL days of storm and
of = song Of farewell to the stormy sea,
sung on the last evening aboard, to the
tdue Of Aud Lang Syne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Er-President Pepper of Colby University
has returned home from his European trip
He came on the steamship State Of Georgia
shich left Lorne, the seaport Of Belfast
ireland. Dee sth. and came to the wharf in
New York late In the afternoon Of Dec. rs
The passage was rough one, heavy gales
being encountered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Matters will be lively at the Poultry and
Pet Stock show which opens in Auburn
Tuesday. over 800 birds aud 50 dogs have
already been entered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Workmen were engaged on the east wall
OF Granlte Hail building yesterday, pre-
parlng to run out flag on the side facing
the new postofiice. This flag is to be the
property of G. X. Partridge. the druggist.
mo Rosin originated with and belongs
10 Brussels soap, and it is an insult to a
customer and a base fraud 10 connect it
with other and inferior soaps. Housekeep-
ers should remember this, and insist upon
having the genuine Brussels soop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The friends of Mrs. J. W. Lawson met
at the residence of that lady on the east side
Wednesday evening and presented her with
large number were present from the North
Parish and fine time was enjoyed An
excellent oyster supper was served by the
merry guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Madison did the honors right royalty tc
Secretary Whitney and his party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The Republican journal reports that n,
La Grippe has grabbed that section. HAPPY
Aroostook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Plenty Of exercise in the open air will be
found TO be among the best preyentatves
Of influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

People Who are suffering with La Gripps
appear to be nearly unanimously Of the
opinion that the number Of bones in the hu
man body has been greatly under estimated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

How many letters have you dated 1883
this year;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The students Of the DIrigo Commercial
college sttested their appreciation of their
popular principal. Mr. X. b. Capen, yes
terdsy afternoon by presenting him with
= fine calender clock. Mr.. Turner Of the
Faculty, made the presentation speech.
Mr.. Capen was taken completely by sur
prise, but responded gracefully and with
much feeling thanking the students for
this token of their friendship for him. and
expressing the hope that their relations
might always be characterized by the same
pleasant feeling that had marked them 10
most fourishing condition. about one hus-
dred students being in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Miss Gertrude Peaks. a talented yourg
lady actress whose home was formerly in
Milo. Msins, has joined Richard Goldens
Old Jed Prouty" Company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Caribou claims the champion absent
minded man of the State The other day
he dressed himself and started for his place
of business. At the foot of the stairs he
met his wife. and when she saw him she
smiled very sudiby, and continued to smile
The gentleman saw she was laughing at
him and casting his eyes around in puz-
zled manner. he bent his head over his
bay window" in front and saw that he was
fully dressed with one important exception.
viz he had left his trousers OF. At this
moment the servant girl came along, and
seeing the lower part of the head of the
house apparently dressed in skin tights,
gave yell and started for the kitchen.
while the absent minded man quickl, re-
turned to his room to complete his toilet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The Doctor is obliged to confess how
ever, that the delays Of the passage were
not without their compensation since those
Of the passengers who wanted the tonic Of
sea air secured It beyond all expectation
and tn. cost Of board and lodging for the
three weeks was not more than it would
| have been for ten days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

the Moosehead Lake hunter who shot
the white deer some weeks ago, came to
Bangor recently With % pounds Of beauti-
full spruce gum. He sold /; for one dollar
per pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

are meeting with great success. We saw
one, Friday. marked New Brunswick Rail.
road, bouni to Boston from Presque Isle,
loaded with potatoes. They are built with
extra thick and well-lined walls and are
| said to land their contents in frst-class con-
dition regardless Of the weather. The plan
is to warm them to the desired temperature
when loading the bars, and the extra thick
walls and air-tght doors keep the heat
within without appreciable loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

The Free Trade organs do not appear
10 have noted the fact that the exports
- iron and -t-el have entered into a
closr race with the exports OF Tobacco
Tor precedence In the export column
Aud get tobacco Il one Of our cOInnodi-
tie. Of universal demand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Joe Howard calls upon the N"w York
World u name the party to whom 1t
maid it- $1,000 for the beat editorial also
the one securing it, ideal prilr These
are important and imperative Guestions
They demand an answer. The | inverse
|. lnnklng AZ Won VI world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

A Belfast man, says the Republican Jour
nal. has heifer that is little nervous at
milking time, and to perform that operation
he has TO hold the pail with one hand One
evening last week as Moses was milking,
the heifer became uneasy and brushed OF
his hat. lie got up, quoted the animal,
and reached down for his hat but picked
up the pail instead and placed it on his head.
He discovered his mistake as n pint of the
fluid ran down the back Ct his neck,
This is reported to be great season for
smets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Of a ucw weekly publication which has
Just made it, appearance AZ the National
capital. Il is in small uuarto form,
\ ORR Independent, Is printed on an ex-
crlrut quality OF paper In large clear
npr aud j. certainly most credtable
appearing publication The reading
which it contains Is bright aud breezy
aud drcitrdlv out of the conventional
lines The outlook certainly appears 10
d" that this new venture will prove de
cited success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-04

Capt. Elisha Cakes of Vinalhaven, has
90, 900 live Holsters in his pond from which
he Is shipping to Boston. Two or three
men like Mr.. Cakes would be able to get
up quite a corner on the salad market
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25
Manchester Notes.

Two negroes were before the Mayor yea
terday morning. One was charged with
stealing brass boxes from the ears of the
Richmond and DanvIlle rrilroad and the
other with driving on the sidewalk. Both
were discharged.
Robins are nesting again" in the woods
of Chesterfield. Men and dogs are on the
qai rire
City-Auditor Walden. having recovered
from his late spell of sickness, was at his
Office yesterday.
The City School Board meets tonight.
A dense volume Of smoke issuing from
chimney on Hull street between Tenth
and Eleventh Sunday afternoon about 6
O'Clock caused pretty general cry of fire
IN that neighbOrhOOd. The alarm-bell was
rung, and several members of the Fire De
partment were soon on hand, but their
services were found 20 be unnecessary.
The decorating OF Leader Hall for the
Chesterfield Troops fair Is progressing
finely.
The Council Committee on Streets met
last night and considered the McDonOugh-
street improvements.
Mrs. Willis, Mrs. ID. l.. Pulliam's mother,
is quite Ill.
The Hastings Court has adjourned for
the term.
A scafold used bv the skaters on the new
Presbyterian church broke yesterday morn
ing while three men were at work on 1t.
The scafold was situated on thereof above
the main auditorium, the highest portion
of the building, and but for the tower At
the foot OF the roof the workmen would
doubtless have been precipitated to the
street below. Nobody was hurt.
The Presbyterian congregation wor-
shipped SUNDAY for the first time in their
new edlflce. Services were held in the
has been completed and will be used for
the purpose until the completion of the
main auditorium.
The congregations were large and the
building was much complimented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25

CITY SCHOOL BOARD.
Tho Monthly Meeting Held Yesterday
LNcmIng.

Tho regular monthly meeting Of the City
School Board was held in the Iligh-School
building yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Present. Hon j. Taylor Ellyson (char-
mani. Hon. William Lovens;eiu. William
VI. 1urpiu. j. Taylor Stratton, James H..
Caper~. f. ID. Starko. j. G. Dickcrson, Alonzo
/. Phillips, William f. Fox lsupcrInten-
deuu. G.. p. Kadv clerk and supervisor
+. Wiley Davis. absent -slck.
Superintendent Fox submitted his
monthly report, which gives the following
facts and figures: Total enrolment, 10.6l9;
monthly enrolment, $3.50; average daily
attendance. s.SI3: schools, 2)S; teachers,
$50. The superintendent says that the
total enrolment has increased u during the
month. but ON account of the prevailing
epidemic the average attendance and per-
centage has been cut down considerably.
The Superintendent reports the follow
ing as the result of the February examine
ton4. High. - per cent; Madison. y;
Nc~t-Eud. 80: Elba. So Leigh, S6; Cen
trail. ST: Marshall, So; Bellevue, s.; Spring
field. 81: Nicholson. s6 Normal, 7S; Ba-
ker. 81: Navy Hill. &c: Valley, So; Moore,
st.: Fast-End, SIS. and Brooke, 81. Average
for the city. 50 per per cent.
The Superintendent reports that the re-
examination ON February 18th shows that
there are now in the schools 2Z9 moro pu-
pl~ than at the corresponding period last
Year. and less than 100 children were unac-
commodatcd.
Tie total number Of pupils registered IN
the schools this year ls ll,joS.
Mss Mamie B. liill was placed on the re-
scrye-Ist of nlght-school teachers.
The board instructed the Supervisor 70
purchase and place on the Richmond High
School the flag of tho state of Virginia
aud tine flag of tine United states, TO be
raised as occasion may require.
After the transaction of routine busl-
ness the board adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25
TIME AND ETERNITY,


The funeral Of the late Hammett A.,
Pearce was held from Trinity church yes
terday morning and was largely attended.
Mr.. Pearce died at his residence. No. 122
north Twentieth street, Saturday night at
$3.50 o'clock; aged seyenty-three years.
Deceased had spent nearly all of his long
life IN Richmond and at one time was one
of its most prominent cItIZens. Over fifty
years ago he completed his apprenticeship
with the late Henry Hampton, one of the
old-time jewellers and watchmakers.
Among his fellOw-workmen were Messrs.
Edward Kersey and Thomas Nowlan. Mr.
Pearce was afterwards in business with Mr.
Kersey, and finally on his own account.
He was a member of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church. and was noted for his
honesty and uniform kindness. He had
been in feeble health for some time and
was stricken with paralysis about n week
ago. He leaves a wife and two children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25
DOWN TOWN MERCHANT

"A having passed several eleepless night.
disturbed by tho agonies and cries OF & suffer-
ing child aud becoming convinced that Mia
WINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP Was Just tho
article needed, procured a supply for tho chili.
On reaching home and acqu0iniing his wifo WITH
what no had done she refused 70 have II admin.
stered 20 tho child, Rs sho was strongly IA favor
OF Homeopathy. That night the child passedia
suffering aud tho parents without sleep. Re-
turning homo tho day following tho father
found the baby still worse, and while conteus
plating another sleepless night tho mother
stepped from the room ~ attend 10 some do-
mestlc duties aud left the father with the chihI
During hor absence 20 administered pOftior,
Of the Soothing syrup 10 tho baby and Said
nothing That night all hands slept we'll and.
the little follow awoke in tho morning bright
and happy Tho mother was delighted with tho
sudden and wonderful change, and, although ~
first offended at tho deception practicod upop
her, has continued 70 USE tho syrup and suffer-
ing crying babies and restless nights have dieap,-
pearod. single trial Of tho syrup never yes
failed 70 rolievo tho baOy and overcome the prs-
judlces of the mother sold by all druggists -
cents a bottle. fox~eoa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25

,or that purpose at the rooms Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. The name
oi the new society is The Richmond
Academy Of Medicine and Surgery The
profession was we'll representod and the
union most cordial. The new society is
strong and appointed committee 1Dr.
Joeseph A. White, chairman, to lease
hall for future meetings and also look for a
lot for permanent home Of the society.
a new constitution was unanimously
adopted and the following officers elected:
Or. W. W. Parker, president: DIR. n. NJ.
TAYLOR, first vice-presdcnt: DR.. W. s. Cor
don. second vice-president: DR.. George
Zen. Johnston, third vice-presidcnt; Dr..
~. Mccarthy, secretary; Dr. G. l.. Cud-
hpp. assistant secretary: Mr. NJ. ID. Hooe.
Jr., treasurer; DR.. W. +. Mercer. librarian.
A meeting viii be held tonight at the
same place (Sixth and Main) for the dis
cussion Of the Grippe" II will be seen
probably from this discussion that this cpl
dcmlc was not 40 fatal here as farther
north. A full attendance is earnestly de-
sired. as n is proposed to put this discus
SION IN some permanent form so that 1t may
be IA some sort historical
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25
MR.. J. ALFRED WOLFF
he MAKES A SECOND AND SUCCESS
FUL ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
stili Laboring Under Great Depression OIL
Spirits He browns Himself In
River.

The following special telegram from
Smithfeld was received by the Dispatch
last night:
J. Alfred Wolfe. Deputy Commissioners
Of the Revenue OF the city. Of Richmond,
who had been a guest of Colonel ID. 81:
Morrison since the 18th instant committed
suicide last night by drowning himself in
the RIVER.
he bad attempted suicide in Richmond
n short time since by shooting, but only
succeeded in wounding himself near the
heart. He was placed in the Retreat Tor
the Sick. and his wounds having healed
was advised to go the country for hlss
health, being subject 20 melancholy, and
consequently came TO Smithheld. Here he
was cheerful and entertaining except az
night. when he often became very depressed
IN spirit.
He expected 20 return 10 Richmond this
morning. out Colonel Morrison on gong
TO his room early found that he had gone.
leaving his hat and watch and about -ls
on the table. His suicide beng suspected,
the river was dragged for his body, and 1t
was soon found and turned over to an un-
dertaker, no inquest being deemed neces-
sary.
Deceased was born in Petersburg. and
was supposed to be about thirty--eight
years old. He was member Of the
Monumental church of Richmond and a
Mason IN good standing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25
THE HOWITzERS TONIGHT.
Arrangements for an Attractive Competi-
tive Drill.

Tho Uowitzers' competitive drill, which
takes place tonight at the Regimental
Armory at 3 O'Clock, promises 10 be an in-
tcreeting occasion.
The two United States officers from
Fortress Monroe -LieutenantsS Stevens and
Mott-who will be the judges, have al
ready arrived, and are stopping at the tx
change Hotel.
While invitations have been issued TO a
number Of friends of the battery the drill
will be open to the public, and a pleasant
time Is expected.
The Howitzer battery is composed Of
four sections, and the right and left are
the posts of honor. The best-driled section
wins the right and the next best the left Of
the company.
The privates will also compete for gold
medal. the best drilled man winning the
prize. The best drilled corporal Will also
be given medal.
After the drill a banquet will be ten
dered the contributing members of the
company.
The gallery and part of the main floor
will be open TO the public, put chairs will
be reserved inside the drill lines for contrl-
buting and honorary members OF the How
ltZer Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-25
DANGEROUS HOUSES.
venerable Structures Threatening TO
Tmmble 10 The Gromnd.

On Saturday last Justice Crutchfeld.
AFTER examining witnesses JrO and con for
several hours, ordered the two stores Nos.
l545 and 1917 Main street, near Seven
teeuth. to be pulled down at once. The
time for the work TO begin was yesterday,
ana the penalty so per day for neglect 10
obcY inc mandate Of the Court. These two
buildings are situated on the south side Of
Main street. No. 1915 bordering on the
creek, and NO. lji7 adjoining 1t.
GOOD ADVICE.
About six months ago City-Engineer
Cutshaw examined the premises at 153j,
and advised Mr.. Louis Nachman, who was
then occupying 10, 20 vGcate.
Several weeks ago Mr. Brauer, who owns
l541. began some improvements on his pre-
misses, and from that time forth il was no.
ticcd that the walls of the next house wero
sprnging and the floors sinking.
RErORTED UNSAFE.
Last Friday Colonel Cutshaw sent Mr..
Philip lalIaicrrO, one Of hls assistants, 10
examine the houses. He did SO and re-
ported them unsafe. The following morn
iug the Colonel himself went down and
confirmed Mir. Talaferro's opinion. II was
IN view of these and other statements that
Justice Crutch6cld ordered the houses
down as dangerous To human life.
CRASH.
About O'Clock last night q part Of the
partition wall between the two houses
f,li in
Iiook-andIaddcr Truck No. 2 Grace
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth was
summoned, and remained on the ground
au hour or more. but it being found that
its services were unnecessary IT was or
dercd back % its house.
These two buildings are among the old
est in Richmond. having been erected
somewhere between the years 1905 and
1918. Owing 10 their yicinage to the creek
their cellars were nearly always full #
water. and time and again they have been
submerged to their second stories. That
they should have stood this extraordinary
wear for 50 many years Is truly remark
able.
TIE Old LEVY STORE.
Up 10 several days ago No. l54j. which is
owned Jointly hy the SwcitZer estate and
Mr. j. :. Moore. WIS occupied by Mr.. =.
Wonstcin. and No. 1911 which belongs 10
the estate of the late Frederick Brauor,
was tenauted 10y Mr. NJ. Hirshberg. For
many years this latter building was Occu-
pied by the late Jacob A. Levy.