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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07
.IEEEEKsoN. MI. Oct. 1890.

JEFFERSON, MI, oct. 1890.
Dear Cousin BcsS II thank you for
printing my letter, and for your kind
reply. The dear little baby that visited
us this summer has gone home and l
miss her, she was very cunning, Just
beginning to creep. My cousin from
Jacksonville, Florida, has been visiting
us. She had some cotton lust as it grows.
| wonder if you have ever seen any lust
as it grows, il you have not will send
you some. My cousin gave me a nice
scrap book and mamma is going to paste
in all of my nice school cards and my
pieces of poetry. Iwish you were here
this lovely morning to see how pretty
the trees and the pond look. We talk
of going to Somereille, Mass. to spend
the winter and my grandpa is Just as
smart as ever. ! will now close with
love from ELSIE.
Dear Eisie;-l have seen cotton Just
as it grows many times but | shall be
pleased il you will send me little Just
for keepsake. | will send you in return
little wisp Of flax many, many years
old, all prepared for the wheel. From
this you know-or will tell you--linen
thread was once spun on small wheel.
called a Haxwheel. From flax our great
graadmas spun the warp and filing for
long webs of sparkling linen from which
they made their tablecloths, sheets and
pillow slips, and towels. In these they
used to work their initials in cross stitch
with black or brown silk and sometimes
with white linen thread Of coarscr
grade. eur great grandmas were taught
TO knit, sew and work samplers when
they went to school. Now do you know
what sampler is? Well, will tell you
1t is piece OF old-fashioncd
homemade linen on which all the
letters of the alphabet large and
small are worked in cross stitch with
red, black or blue linen thread. At the
bottom Of this the name of the owner
was worked. Sometimes each corner
boosted an attempt at fancy work in the
form of flowers, or the outlines OF a
favorite Westinghouse or schoolhOuse.
a tall stiff looking tree or bird. have
seen one on which the names Of the
whole family were worked with the
date of births. marriages and deaths.
At the top of this was worked. "Family
Record" 1t was in an old-fashioned,
narrow frame and hung over the mantle
in very old house which had been the
home of several generations. Well, I
did not intend to carry my little girl so
far from her mamma, her dear grandpa,
and her nice cosy home, but think you
have enjoyed yonr visit with me to
great-grandmas' old home, have YOU
not. Prssc write again
Yours sincerely,
- =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

VIM. Timmons. Postmaster of IIsvilIe.
Ind, writes: -Escctlc Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines com
bined. for that bad feeling arising from
Kidney and Liver trouble John Leslie,
farmer and stoekmzn. of same plsee. says
Find Electric Bitfers to he the best Kidney
aud Liver medicine, made me feel Ike a
new man." J. ". Gardner, hardware mer-
chant. ssnfe town. says: Electric BifteTs ia
Just the thing 70 4 man who is oil runs down
and don't care whether lie lives or died; he
found new strength, good sppsfi'e and fel,
just like be had new lease on life. Oniy
soc- a bottle, nj Bowditch Webster. Z Col
drug store. augildeodiychwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

In very thcaghtful paper In the No
yember number Of the New England
Magazine, Rev. Edward Everett Hale
makes strong and sensible plea for the
p.eroaderance Of American studies aud
the culture Of the American spirik 10 eur
colleges and universities, in preference TO
ire snenication Of foreign ideas and Old
world issues. Should we not have in
every frstcfass college In the
land one special pfofessorship Of Amer
lean IDEAS American history, the
American spirit. the American policy !;
presided over by an accomplished and
cultured man whose duty 1t should be 10
teach young men and women that the
founders Of America century ago had
the greatest genius for correct govern
mens which has ever been seen at one
time Ia one body Of men since history
was recorded. This professor could
show that the morals Of lola, the dreams
OF Tolstoi and the bad social schemes
Of TurgueniefY do not fit In with the
American character and surroundings;
that TO know America thoroughly IL
better than TO know Rome and Greece
and Egypt imperfectly; that the prae.
tIee o. the American code Of manners is
not one Of garment or heraldry, bat Of
honor and worth, and that the people Of
America-~that People which ordains
the Constitution Of America
demands Of the most important nature
to make upon them and expects that
these demands will be met In an honor
able fashion and discharged in a manly
manner The People Of America has
prepared for its own mstchless
system Of free education, has built
universities, endowed libraries, estab-
lished art museums aad technical schools,
such as the world has nowhere else seen
and IL calls upon all their sons and
daughters to partake Of these gifts and
feed 10 their full on these magnificent
hOunties.
When this spirit is infused into our
young men and women then this pro-
lessor can say to them ''Americathe
American people--has done this for you.
what can you do for American Such a
teacher In our American universities
and colleges could so lead and
enthuse his pupils that they should
nobly resolve not to live simply for the
"bread which perisbeti," but TO do their
best and be their best for the brother
hood and sisterhood of which they form
part, the brotherhood OF Americans
for America. Our young men and
women should be taught that the spirit
Of our national life Is that which was
taught on that historic walk from Cali
lee to Jerusalem, whatsoever would be
first among you shall be servant
of ALL The teachers in our
higher educa tional institutions
those who set the world forward
when 1t lags-should know the secret
of success; and that it comes to him
most of all because he is an American.
He has risen to the high ground of sue
cess, on which he stands, from the low
place from which he started, because
America believes in open promotion
aud he was tit for promotion, able to
use every opportunity and step In at
every opportune opening, because this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Mrs. Michaei Curtain, Pisinaeld, Ill.,,
makes the statement that she caught cold,
for 4 month BY her family physician, but
grew worse, He told her she was hope
less victim Of consumption anil that no
medicine could cure her. Her druggist
suggested Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption; she bought . bottle and to
her delight found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued its use and after
taking ten bottles, found herself sound and
we'll nov does her own housevork and is
~ well A. she ever was.-Free trial bottles
of this Great Discovery at Bosdisch. Web
ster & Co., Drug Store, large bottles SOC.
and 81 90. enthusiastically
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

la the light of the latest returns from
the elections, there ia no occasion to par
ticuiarly change what was said by the
JOURNAL, editorially, yesterday. Re-
ports from the outside states come In
slowly, and while the South holds a
solid front as was expected, and while
the Western States show an increase of
the Democratic vote, the returns from
the Pacific States all indicate large Re.
publican gains. But II anything can be
judged from the facts of political history
from 1874 down, a Democratic victory
in 1890 makes Republican victory In
1892 much surer thing than
il would otherwise be. Dem
ocratie papers are wild over the state
ment that the transfer Of power in Con-
gress Il due to the enactment OF the
Mckinley bill--but there Ia no indication
whatever of any reversal of a popular
sentiment In favor OF the protective pol
ley Of the Republican party. The new
law has not had time to Justify itself
before the people, The law has but
lately been passed. The Democrats
have made the most of Its imaginary
burdens while the changes which 1t
brought are still fresh In the minds of
the people aud before they have become
adjusted TO the business of the county.
A war of misrepresentation and men
daelty has been waged furiously against
II hy the Democrats. Other causes of the
change are unfortunate nominations in
some states, movements OF the Farmers
Alliance throughout the West, fractional
quarrels In some congressional
districts and outrageous Gerrymaudering
iu Ohio. Mckinley was legislated out
Of Congress by Democratic Legislature.
With the exception of Governor, Penn
sylysnia Is Il Republican state today
the party Ia not defeated there aud will
be solid for President in '92. Demo
Gratis may have gained temporary power,
but ID Ia power which will he more dam
gerous to them than to the Republicans.
There Ia no good reason for discourage
ment over the results from a Republi-
can standpoint. Discipline Will be
wholesome and turn TO our advantage
In the next Presidential contest. Long
before ~ the beneficial effects OF the
new Tariff law will have been
demonstrated; there Will be no
political contests or bad nomina-
tious at our next election, and the
lessons of this defeat will be a blessing.
Before March next the Fifty first Con
gress will have perfected the tasks it
set itself to perform, and with a chal-
lengc to History to show better record
in any Congress-save during the war
of the Rebellion-the Republican Party
will mass its forces for splendid
victory In 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

There was 4 sound of revelry by night
and che bal card but couldn't go, all on
account of neuralgia. Her favorite dude,
however, had level head, and, instead of
bouquet, brought Salvation OIL. They
went. and were happy once more.
The propriltors of the TarIoro' Southern
ev, Tarboro, N. c.. write :--"Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup goes SO fast our druggists
can't keep supplied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07
Hs Yelled Kcmp's Balsam.

Iyeli Take Kemp's Bslssm, the best
cough cure" always do when I hear .
man cough, and cant help it. It saved
me and it viii cure you. Twas threatened
With pneumonia last winter and it broke il
up. Il i,elps the children out when their
throats are sore. cures their couabs, and
tsstes 90 gosd. The first dose helps you.
So writes A. r. Arnold. engineer on the
West Shore Ry-. At Canajobarie, N. Y.
rov4deoi&wIW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07
CENTRE MoSrvILLE. 2

CENTRE KNOXVILLE.
Mr.. john W. Barker who,e illness was
mentioned last week, passed away very
quietly on Oct. 25ih. The funeral services
we're held at his late residence on Thursday
of last week, Mr.. Hollis Howard oficiat-
ing. As MIR. Howard aptly remarked,
M. Bsrkers was an active, honorable
and useful life. Always taking a great
interest in town, county and State sfairs,
he was often called to ill municipal offices
and creditsbly represented his district in
the Legislature of 1869. Mrs. Z. A
Sprowl. Mr. Bankers only surviving caild
has heen quite Ill siuce the day of her
father burial bat is much more comfort
able a. the present writing. Fred
Waterhouse AMI family have moved from
the Mrs. Bryan: farm into Mrs. Clara
Planners house.--Miss Clara Warehouse
is expected home from Middeboro, Mass. i.
| his week. Lura Bennett has gone to
Belfast 10 remain foitai7ht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07
Somerset.
| MADISON.


A construction survey of the road from
the Town House t, Madisoa village has
been completed and the road contracted to
be fitted for winter road. Undoubtedly
the road will be completed next summer,--
The Sabbath school at the Twelve Corners
enjoyed social time at Mr. aud Mrs. Simeon
Morris, Oci- 3lst. An Antiquarian supper
was enjoyed by over forty persons.-r The
schools in town are all siillcted with the
humps and whooping- Several have
been closed on account of The prevalence
Of these disorders. Apple buyers are buy
ing apples for si.oo per barrel for gaod
Baldwins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The copper mines of the whole world
are being taxed to their utmost to supply
the demand for copper wire and the other
apparatus used in the application of cleo
triritV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

There are more iesane confined in In
Hospital to-day than ever before, and still
the number admitted 10 on the increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Gise up the ship Never. There are
strong timbers in her yet, and bottom
broad and strong enough upon which to
build craft that will surely win in
nfncfy-tvso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The Zose Company lefs for watesville
on the 800 A. NJ. usin yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Miss Carrie Ysaton's friends here have
just received letter from her mailed 1t
Southampton, England. noting her safs
arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Lecture preparatory to the sacrament Of
the Lords Supper at the Congregational
chapel tonight Ut 7,;,o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

What If the Farmers Alliance men
work with-the Republicans in Congress
as they are almost certain TO de:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

One Of Poor Los female relatives va
upon the street Yesterday ceiling bead work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

There will BE- meeting Of the non-pas.
tissid W. C. T. U. this afternoon ats O'Clock
at Mrs. A. w. Philbrsok's, Grove stress,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Said one of Aususta's largest shoe deal.
ers yesterday, "thc Mckinley tariff will 90.
raisc the selling price Of my boots and
shoes one single cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The paving as the east end Of the bridge
will be completed today II fair. The
marked Improvement already produced is
very noticeable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Mr.. Fred Y. Smiley, agent for the ''Rsu.
ben Glue" company 10 III in the Concy
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

About . o'clock last evening the Two
electric cars which were carrying the
Democratic celebration stopped in front Of
the Augusta House and Hon. u. c. Allsn
made brief speech to the Democfs.s who
we're assembled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

French surveyors haze discovered
northwest of Suez the bed of an ancient
canal running for miles in the direction
Of the Red Sea. which it seems to have
connected with the Mediterranean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

This horse case Is the hardest fought
legal battle ! ever saw In this court house,
remsrkcda witness yesterday as he canc
out of the fire of cross questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Chadboumc has Introduced the check
system at his hair dressing parlor. This
systsm 10 an innovation in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

No nssice vhaftvey vii te tatkr 81 undzped
eses nsIeations. An sush vii BE- pst iats the
wnsse bs&kef unread.
THE JogEsAL CAS- nor ~ sELp sxxroxstBLg
ZOE THk rxgsExvATfos OF KgTnks oy kE5Ecr.
IA COxNyAfc8Tsoss-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

-
nea nsnfy y. cssAley. o1s " ~ -
y no ooept buS ~ NJ eAs - sans .
incfesHng' cosviinassnoang N -
oe poaEne1 oe Al tneJ $40 % aeefss1s
4 South Pssis eErespoadsne Of ths
Possisnd Prem says. 4 strung t<Dpefssce
sentiosrt hiss bern aroused srsong oar cid
sens Of isse- Too large snt enfbasissf;c
meetings have been held A voman'l
Christian Temperance Cnion has been
formed With sixty members. Tbs. last
RSsnd jury indicted several of our CT zsns
for fulaseHing srd our people are deter
| mired 10 make thei. busi1ess anything but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The following officers Of Arson r. hof'
fill Lodge, I. o. q. T., were installed Ia's
evening by Grand Chief Templaf A. >.
Bsngs. C. ", Mr. Chas. Wing; v. T.,
Miss Carrie Saben; r. c. T., Mr.. George
Walker; Chap, Mr.. N. J.. Mills;
Sec, Mfs. +. d. Tobcy; Tres.
Mr.. Henry Hayess =. sec, Mise
Gertic Tobey NJ, Mr.. Joe Bssss; g.
Mr.. Samuel Beston; g., Mr.. Bot Brow.
-Four candidates were initiated and iums-
diately following the installation an eystes
supper was served 10 which goodly sun-
Der sat down. The lodge now numbers "
members and 10 sss adily growing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Little done before the Police Court yes.
tcrdxy. Francis Storer on complaint made
by Hallowell parties was brought before
the judge charged with keeping . pawn
shop. He wss Immediately discharged,
there being no evidence 10 hold him. sa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Mr.. Copeland will give Bible reading
i. The Friends chapel this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

One Of the largest lumb " dealers in the
city told the JOURNAL yesterday that trade
had been twice what he expected 1t the hr's
Of the season, not including the amount
SOLD TO those who built Ice stacks 10 The
spring. Boards for boarding the outside
Of buildings are very scarce while last year
they were very plenty. Should an ice
craze take place this year - last the deal
ers say they should not know where to look
for bosPfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Prof. Capen hss just received . taking
photograph. the nrst in use 10 this Stass
except ~ they are shown in exhibisioss. =
Journal reporter was introduced to tins
little wonder last cveaing. and IN the 60
versation that followed. the pbouosfsph -
only did most Of the talking but cnlissssS
the occasion with snatcbes Of cong and fscy
recitation. To describe tie marvellous No
chine would require too much space, sss
Prof. Capen proposes 10 give ssries q
Receptions 10 his friends next week va
correct isforsasios regarding Il may =
obtained. A half hour could not b nsss
pies ssutly passed than In examining it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

At last accounts the difficulty between
the parents Of the Pocket boy. whose arm
was broken at Granite Hall Wednesday
evening and Agent Smiley was not settled
They claim that Smiley pushed the boy end
he stoutly AYERS that he didn't.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

What morning for partridge hunt v.s
that Of TharsdAy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07
MAINE GOSSIP.

The present year seems to have bser
quite favorable for fish in some places along
the coast, and as a general tbiog the fisher
men have had quite fair luck with thTir
lines and nets. The storms have eansed some
delay, but there will be a good quantity OF
the tinny tribe. Along the shores of Pas
samsquoddy Bay, fish are said to be larger
aud more plentiful than usual. this year
Even the boys have pulled in seven pound
ers from the whsrves in some places.
lucky fellow took boat load of cod and
pollock from his herring weir, the Other
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Big ovsrcoass ard heavy cloaks thee.
evenipgs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

For some reason The electric car that ~ss
bringing the band down street at clcyea
O'Clock last night stopped directly on the
track, and the down Pullman was pufins
out Of the station. The WY the inmass'
Of that csr rushed pell nell out the door
left no csusc for surprise that their hats
were knocked OF and some Of the instfu-
merits damaged. The Pullman was stop
ped in time 10 avoid collision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Il 10 easier y Stake the thifst Of . ~
tomIess barrel thaa 70 set along wissss
Drssssls soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

~Miss Sesa Tultls tsachss sS -
voice. ~ }. y. DevIss's Besss sssses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Harry, tbs fifteen yes- old son of Geo.
SIN tn. ischsrged gun Friday morning,
when the barrel burst, intlicting seriou.
wouud to the hanl. While the hand was
deeply lacers'ei AMI fracture and disl1ca
ton of the bones of the hand was suffered,
Dr.. Movers hopes to save quite portion of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Gen. Butler celebrated his seventy-sec
ond birthday yesterday. He is still
hard worker, maintains Offices In Boston
New York and Washington, and ha'
probably argued more eases before the
Federal Supreme Court than any Other
lawyer. lie has within a week returned
from three weeks tour in Nouthwes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

Last week as party were hunting for
indian relics at Old Point, Fred Morrison
found a copper ring with seal about one
hslf inch in diameter, upon which was the
figure of the Virgin kneeliug at the foot of
the cross. Mr. Knight picked up piece
of flint which might have done duty in q
f,int-lcck musket. Ohio Sawyer found q
f.int arrowhead and several colored beads
were also found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The tools and FORCES in the old black
smith shop belonging to the Elwards Com
pauy are being moved into their new smi,by
which is nearly completed. The old shop
will be torn down, probably next week.
Thus will be removed not only an eyesorc
but also an old landmark. being erected
there between forty and fifty years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The winter term of the Eastern State
Normal school, at Castine, begins
Dec 9Th. Under the manage
ment of Prof. Albert F. Richardson this
institution ranks high and is growing 10
public favor. The addition to the school
building will give teachers and pupils bet
ter and much needed facilities for work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The 18th inst, the Ancient Order Of
United workmen in this city intend to Gel.
citrate their anniversary. All the lolges in
Kennebec county are invited aud the OH
Gers Of the New England Jurisdiction will
BE- in attendance. There is TO be work in
both degrees 10 the. evening and . grand
banquet in Meonisf Hall, when 'psschs'
will be delivered by several promiuess
gentlemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

The workmcn arc putting on cypfea
finish in the rooms Of the lower floor Of the
Edwards Company's new Office. White
wood will be used for the upper rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07
STATE NEWS.


CASTLE Hill,
We have enjoyed very fine weather 10
date. No heavy storms.--A large amount
of ploughing is being done.-J. W. Dudley
received a little better than 81 90 per Dbl.
He., for the twenty-six barrels OF spples
which he sent TO Bos,on.--Tbe Tilley Bros.
have sent forty barrels and your correspon-
dent has sold some for the same market.
oh no, apples can't be raised in ARGOS
took Ninety of the largest potatoes would
fill -four barrel on a. NJ. Dudlcy's prize
acre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-07

1t Is nothing strange to have Massa-
ehusetts go Democratic. Castor was
Governor in 1874, Butler Ia 1881. and
Russell in lsao-and yet some people
think Massachusetts, has gone by the
deck Massachusetts will he all RICH,
in 1899, sure.