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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The partially completed addition to the
State House is the scene of buoy operations
and all goes rapidly forward. The men
have commenced lathing in the upper story
and all will be in readiness for the plaster
ers by the first of June if not before The
new boiler house since receiving its last
coat Of cement is withstsnding the elements
finely. The severe rain of this week bss
made no impression on it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
A Big Saving on Coal :!

After this date have decided to adopt the cash system
business and money must paid down for all coal purchased Of
shall by this system be able to all expenses Of coec
ton and thus give customers better prices coal than
been able to do before Having poor debts to provide
shall be able to give my customers the very lowest possible cash
prices thus making them very considerable saving Believing
that the system will be Of advantage both myself and
my invite continuance upon the basis Of the
generous patronage they have given me in the past.
EVERETT STONE.
AUGUSTA, April 16, $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Madame Dusenbury and family's enter.
tainment was postponed for one week on
account of the rain, and will be given in
Golden Cross Hall on Tuesday evening
May 18th. The same admission tickets
will be good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. r. Temple Of this
day, consisting of two elegant easy chairs.
Mr.. Temple has been employed at vickery
4 Hills establishment for the past four
years and the present was from his many
friends among their employees. 1t will be
remembered that Mr. and Mrs. Temple
were married the 4.h Of last month and
the gifts came both as surprise and IS .
Wedding present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The croquet season on Vickery's square
opened this year just eight days later than
last year. Several games were played last
week. The electric light will be put on
next we TX and many who in the past have
had the pleasure are eagerly looking for
ward to square up old scores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Mr.. George w. Sylvester has sold out
his job printing establishment to Mr.. A.
W. Case Of Wsterville. Mr.. Case has
been heretofore connected with the Water
vile Mail As foreman and is well known in
this city Mr.. Sylvester will remain with
Mr.. Gaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Volunteer Hose Company, No. 3, was or
ganized Monday night by Chief Engineer
Morse, with J. A. Merrill, Foreman; y.
A. Brann, assistant foreman; u. X. Bean.
Clerk and Treasurery ID. Davis. Steward.
A full company was organized and the lst
of members 10 one to be proud Of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The rain came down yesterday and the
old Kennebec rose, but not to the height
that was feared Monday. There was si1
feet Of water on the dam yesterday. and ii
came well up around the ice houses below
the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
MAINE GOSSIP.

The story Of Henry v. Skillings recalls
to the Portland Advertiser an experience
which Capt. Goodwin. of the Portland
schooner. Te~ksbury L. SWEET, had in the
South Sea Islan1s, mentioned by Mr.. 8 kill
lings in his interesting narrative.
The SWEET struck on . submereed coral
reef. and the crew had barely time to ret
into an open boat before the schooner went
down. Capt. Goodwin saved the moot
valuable appliance on board. the compass.
The men drifted for several days in the
boat, and finally sighted 40 island. A.
they approached the shore, they found to
their hcrfer that it was inhabited BY ~.
ages. Il wss ct dusk, and the natives
armed With spears and crude knives. lined
the beach, and gave vent to the most horri.
BILE yells, that nearly froxe the blood in the
veins Of the crew. The women we're also
on. in vaflike array, and their manifesto
tons seemed louder and more angry than
that Of the male portion.
Capt. Goodwin and his men VEN N a
starving condition, and they we're deesf-
termined 70 land 1t all hasards. Il vss No
more to die 1t the hands Of the say,sss
than BY starvation at sea- They pushed
the bost on the beach. expecting . pitched
battle q every moment. The natives
took their clothes and snatched the belts
that encircled tn sailoeis bodies.
CAPS. Goodwin spoks in Hnsiish, falling
thsn thas tesy vsfs shipvrscksd sailoe0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

and were starving. The only answer was
'long Charley" The sailors made signs
that they wanted food, but still the same
"long Charley" Capt. Goodwin thought
from that expression that there must have
spoke English, 90 he tore out leaf Of
his log book and wrote: 1--WE are ship
wrecked sailors. and want food. Come to
our assistance. Immediately"
The chief took the piece Of paper and
started OF, while some natives brought
large quantities of cocoanuts and yams.
"That settles il" said Captain Goodwin to
his men; "they mean to fatten and eat u.s."
After while the chief returned With .
man whom the sailors hailed with joy, for
he vas white. He had been left on the
island two years and half before. and had
acquired the language of the natives, who
were mixture Of japanese. Chinese and
Indian. Through the efforts Of this man
an expedition Of natives was formed. and
leaving part Of his crew on the islands
they started for another island over hum
dred miles away, where Q missionary was
suppose to be acquainted. A. it 10 the
custom for the natives to spend few days
WI CNchy b9t0Nu tAiCy M0ACp ~ sOVA Il hHy
to travel 100 miles. The missionary WAS
found and be loaned them his boat The
expedition returned and leaving the natives
and taking aboard that part Of the crew
that remained behind, the sailors started
for Ponaps, where they found the mission
ary steamer Morning Star" As she was
to touch at the island where the missionary
vas, the small boat was put aboard the
steamer and returned to its owner. The
crew then went to Honolulu where passage
was secured to San Francisco and thence
to Portland. Mr.. Skil.ins met Capt. Good
win at Ponape.
The rains Of Monday and Tuesday have
been mos welcome, giving fine start to
grass, but ct the same time they retafd
farm work BY putting the ground in no
condition for seeding. Farm operations
are fully ten days later than last spring.
The leasing Of the Hereford (CaIsda)
rail vay BY the Maine Central and building
Of the new thirty three miles "link" be-
tween North Stratford and the present ter
minus Of the Mountain Division of the
Maine Central ct Lanenbufg, practically
settles the "open winter harbor" question
for Canadian and Western freight.
Our brother of the Oxford Democrat re-
gards the spring song Of the frogs q among
the plessantest sounds Of the year. It's
hard accounting for tastes.
Vegetation has got Z great start this
week.
Mr.. Charles E. Allen is reported to be
on the eve of starting into the new spsper
business on his own account He has
had . very general experience in this line
for some years past
Lots Of new homes are going up in
Maine this season.
The rains Of this week will help the
drives along.
The dandelion green has the call jut At
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Ne notice whatever will be taken Of unsigned
ommuaications. All such will be put into the
0asss basket unread.
THE JOURNAL CAN NOT m HELD RI.
aPONeInLK FOR THE PRESERVATION On
RnrURN Ov REJECTED COMMUNICATIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The Maine Universalist Convention will
hold its session for 1890 in the Universe.
list Church in this city on Tuesday, Wed.
nesday and Thursday, June 81, 4th and
5th,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

General Manager Payson Tucker went
through from Portland in his special car
attached TO yesterday mornings train. He
returned by special train, going through
here at l.l5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Quite . little party met at the vestry Of
the Methodist church last evening to at.
tend the reception to be rendered the new
pastor, but owing to the severe rain the re-
ception Was postponed till Thursday even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The Railroad Comm issioners go to Orono
next Thursday 10 view the location for .
branch track for which they have received
. petition. The petition states that the
European & North American railway have
located branch railroad track from ito
main line in Orono across 4 highway to .
manufacturing establishment on the shore
Of the Penobsoot river and the petitioners
ask for the approval Of this location.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Quite fleet Of ice vessels are reported
st Bath waiting to come up river which they
are prevented from doing now BY the rio,
Of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

A salute of IS guns Was fired from the
Arsenel at noon yesterday on account Of
the recent death of General Crook. The
orders only reached here yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The rain Of past few days will be greet
help to the drives. A. the water thus far
has not been up to the pitch necessary fos
good purposes. Although no definite
information concerning the drives has been
recently received in this city, it 10 thought
that all Of them have started on their way.
With the help Of the rain, they are expect
ed to come along at good rate. Az May
promises to be q rainy month the lumber
men are feeling more encouraged concern
ing the progress Of their drives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The county roads are reported in worse
condition than when the frost was coming
out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The Fifth Maine Regiment Association.
gill hold ito annual reunion At the Fifth
Maine Memorial Hall, Peaks Island, july
I'd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The electric wires becoming entangled
With Commercial Mons wires at Hslloveu
YESTERDAY caused considerable DAMAGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

A man and woman, presumably man and
wife, were arrested on the East side BY the
Officers yesterday afternoon for being In On
intoxicated condition. Thsy we're taken
the lookup. The man goes under the name
Of Palmer and has been in similar trouble
before. The last time he was arrested
man Who worked beside him at the Edvafds
Mill paid him out. Palmer promising To re-
turn 70 work and pay his friend. This be
failed to do and nov 1t will be doubtful Il
any friends come 70 HE aid in the present.
predicament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

RoUoH ON ToorHAcRE. l5c. At druggitss
RoUon OF PAN PLAsrEa. Poroused, l5c.
Rouoa OF Couons. Troches loo. LIQUID
&c.
RoUen or WoRns. Safe, Sure Cure. 3Se.
nov25d& vSmchdivfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

American genius has given to 10 'os
moving machine, liver pad and wire bustle'
and last but not least Brussels. the econs'
mical soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

~Phyaeisn's prescriptions ~ eafS
fully composndAd q Kinsmsu's Drug Stofo'
corner Of Bridge and WaAss ssRssss. q ~
ssass pTiess. jsn3odsodn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

CatAfrh cured, health and sweet breath
secured. BY Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
80 cents. Nasal Injector free. For sale
by c. B. Murphy. ialy9dAvivehwkv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
Special Tax Commission

The Special Tax Commission will hold meeting
at the State Library every Friday.
o. q. HALL, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Ii looks as if John G. Carlisle would
be the successor Of the late Senator
ReeE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The New York Sun refers to Hill az
''the foremost Democrat Now that
Grover by his hasty and indiscreet dis
play Of temper has put himself out Of
the race it is conceded that Hills
chances are looking brighter. It may
be that his party will feel itself obliged
to making him its standard bearer after
all. David is in position to hold several
very important strings to the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

1t looks - it the recent dry spell Va, 10
have ito opposite in rain and mist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Baskets of pansies and fresh cut aowers
today at Parsridse's, opposite post office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
CARPET9.

We pride ourselves on the biggest stock and the
best wearing goods for the least money. Brus-
sells, Tape siry, Three n, All Wool and Unions,
from the best mills. Send for samples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

/. ". Simmons.
kennebec
M AR K E T.
kennebec Sausage,
kennebec Ham,
kennebec Beef.
kennebec Lamb,
kennebec Veal,
kennehec Poultry.
TR YOUR
Corned FancyIBriskets,
Fresh Tripe,
Honey Comb Tripe,
Florida Oranges,
Valencia Oranges,
Choice Bananas,
John p. Squire L Cos
PURE LEAF LARD.
Canned Goods, &C.. &c.
F. w. SIMMONS.
kennebec Market,
Wholesale and Retail.
A L L z MS BLOCK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

casas Of thanks and resolutions Of respect.
viii % charged as the rate Of ten cents linz
An advertising announcemenm OF enser,si,
nents whoss object d the raising OF mossy
wil b charged u me rate Of fifteen cent.
In.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Maj. o. 4. Michelis is reported to hay.
had $4,000 insurance on his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Cisterns, oesspools and vaulta
cleaned, and contents removed.
Address, JOHN B. Holt, City.
aoe1s10s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
Socal 2ll.,ilcrs.

The Gas company we're putting in pipes
TO. Fuller's new store Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Cape. Goodwin spoks in Rnsiish. telling
thsn thas hoy VEN shipvTScksd aailoes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
CHAMBER SETS.

About one hundred different styles on our floor
In Ash. Cherry, Walnut, Oak and XVI Century
styles.
Chamber Sets from els to any price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
DINING ROOM FURNITURE.

In Sideboards, Chairs, Extension Tables; also
Siiverware Cruets, Knives, Forks, Spoons. etc All
of the best, all at lowest prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
PARLOR SUITS.

Plush in Silk or Crushed Styles. made in differ
ent color for each pi. ce the most fashionable
and the number Of styles in francs are many
Parlor Suits from as up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Mr.. Charles E. Allen lie reported to be
on the eve of starting into the newspaper
business on his own account. lie has
had . very general experience in this line
for some years past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07
STATE OF MAINE.
~ ZEE o0vB1uou-
4 PROCLAMATION.

II assssdases with beaatifui custom duly 81
sAAssAsd b. tbs Iesiaistsrs Of Maine. and RAPIDLY
>ssoRsao sesfisusl h iss stservsaes. hsseby
A~~as~Afs and s~f axaFt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

Lots Of new homes are going up in
Maine this season.
The rains Of this week will help the
drives along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-07

The rains Of Monday and Tuesday have
been mose welcome, giving fine start to
grass, but ct the zane time they retard
farm work By putting the ground in no
condition; for seeding. Farm operations
are fully ten days later than last spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-29
Speaking Head of Brass.

Upon the authority of several passages
in history we are led to believe that fa-
nous wizards, magicians and astrologers
have constructed not less than six brazen
heads which possessed all the faculties
of speech.
The first of these was constructed by
Monk Gerbert, who afterward became
pope, with the title of Sylvester II. The
head is said to have predicted that Ger
bert would be pope, and that he would
not die until he had said mass in Jeru-
salem. After the first part of the proph-
ecy had been fulfilled and he had placed
the papal tiara upon his head he resolved
to live forever by steering clear of Jeru-
salem.
While saying mass one day in small
church in suburb of Rome Sylvester
was taken with sudden rigor. Know
ing that his end was near he asked the
rector if the church had any special
name. Being informed that it was pop
u1arly called Jerusalem" he closed his
eyes and died within an hour.
The second "brazen speaking head"
was made by Robert Grosseteste, an
Italian bishop residing in London, be-
tween the years 1175-1253.
The third is said to have been the re-
suit of thirty years labor on the part of
Albertus Magnus. who was born in the
year 1205 A. D.
Friar Bacon, who died in 1894, is given
the credit of having made brazen head
which constantly repeats the words,
"Time comes, time is, times past" The
Marquis of Vilena Q3S4-143N also made
speaking head of sheet brass.
A Polish disciple of Escotello made
the sixth and last of the famous ''speak-
ing heads of brass. st. Louis Repub-
lie.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-29
Half and Half.

Monday morning a curious looking
dog came over the bridge and trotted
down the street with bashful grin on
his dirty face as if ON exhibition. A
closer observance of the animal showed
that he had some curious features in his
makeup. Although most resembling a
dog he was evidently part mountain
bear. His hind quarters were exactly
like those of black bear, and his walk
was close imitation of the swagger
mountain animals of that kind have.
He was not inclined to be quarrelsome.
but no one seemed to court his friend
ship. and he was last seen going into the
country. It was stated that gentle
man in Marysville had recently been
made present of an animal of that
kind. half dog and half bear, and be-
coming tired of the animal took him
into the river bottom to put him out OF
the way. Before he could shoot him
the dog-bear ran off, and the one which
put in an appearance in Yuba City is
probably the same animal. = Sutte1
County Farmer.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-29
PRICES AND PROFITS.

A Ventura county farmer writes that
from $50 prune trees, standing on about
three acres of ground, he dried last sum-
mer ten tons OF prunes, which sold for
eight cents per pound. That's $1,000 for
the crop from three acres of fruit orchard
in the semi-tropics. That property will
be seen to be paying more than ten per
cent. on valuation of $4,000 an acre.
The same farmer picked 400 tons of ripe
apricots from an orchard of seventy-four
acres, which dried into eighty tons Of
merchantable fruit, worth sixteen cents
per pound, or $25, 800 worth OF fruit from
the seventy-four acres; that is at the rate
of about 1876 per acre. That is ten per
cent. on valuation of $3, $50 per acre.
These are gross results, and no allow
ance made on the cost of handling, but
even so it is about twenty-five times a
better showing than any other section
of the country can make. Yet the
tenderfoot is wont to think our
prices OF land too high. OF course no
one asks $4,000 or $4,000 for orchards of
any sort, even in full bearing. One
tenth of these figures are considered
quite satisfactory, at which rate the
crop of the past year would pay for the
property. That ought to be considered
bargain to the buyer, and if he made
but half the returns here reported, or
even one-quarter of them, he might
still be regarded as lucky buyer. Ex-
cellent land for the cultivation of those
fruits may be had ready to plant the
trees on at $50 to 5000 an acre, the latter
fancy price asked for land suited to
orange culture even, and near town.