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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

At the time Of the reformation, the
average life OF man was ia years. In
the early part OF this century 1t was
rather more than tD4 and certainly has
not Iessened since. That means that AS
many people live to 10 now as lived to
90 800 wears ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Special Tar Commission.

n spse1al Tag Comsis.len viii bod rsssflns'
4 NJ Stsss Lltsasy every Friday I'm Frs3sy.
sns l4fh fnsfssf special attention VII b. Siysn %
Ssspsssslon tax lsus inctadinE TAXATION a bSnds.
sIeebs, franchises, etc. On Friday. thu zlss in
eeast k~Astnas yin be given 90 lass Affecting
taHseion VI farm psopsyty. ine1~ss. pNiis, fahsf'
o. q. HALL, Cksirnsss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The most fortunate real estate deal
Of the week appears to have been cx-
President Clcveland's disposal Of Oak
View, which cost him Si2 900, Tor the
very handsome sum OF $4,000. He
probably arrived at the wise conclusion
some time ago that he would never have
any use for II again,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The more light that Ia thrown upon
the outrsges at the Russian prisons In
Kara the more inhuman and unutterably
brutal they appear. NO wsnder that
Nihllism aourishes Ia that misruied and
down trodden country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The latest victim Of the notorious Hat
field gang Of Kentucky Is a weak aud
harmless old man The question sug-
gest. itself, how long the state of John
q. Carlisle ard j. Caesar Scipio Black
burn. will permit this gang of outlaws
TO carry on their nefarious work before
running them down and bringing them
To M.tl.e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

It IL not At all strange that the secrets
Of the executive sessions Of the United
states Senate are so speedily published
10 the world when men are to be found
among lts own members who do not
hesitate 10 apologize for assassination
tfsalf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The new town Of Hartman, Tenn,
appears to be having a growth which
puts even the most aspiring OF the
Mushroom Burgs Of the Wild, woody
west decidedly In the shade. But when
the bottom drops out what weeping
and wailing and gnashing of teeth there
will be- In that vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The whole civilized world will rejoice
that Emin Pasha Ia recovering from the
severe accident that 40 nearly cost him
his life. lie Is a man whom the world
delights to honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

few Hamburg figs will cure the worst
cases of constipation and indigestion, and
their occasional use will prevent the recur-
renee of these troubles. 25 cents. Dose.
one Gs. Mack Drug Co., N. Y.
feb4eOd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01
MAINE GOSSIP

The maa who buys and does not pay
Iasyirss remarks efB.ori9ss,
And al She kRow bis dom. say
Ills snrfho.i- are note o~s-rioas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

is offered for a better washing compound
than Savena. Everybody likes Savena that
tries it. A useful present in every pack
age.
eOd&wl9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Ne sSesce vhsseyer vii hs tAksr of anssgsed
snouniestioaa. An such vii Be pat iato he
Oaao baskss asresd-
TEE JOURNAL CAS- s6T sE HyLD RE
0p(NQoLE FOR TIE FERMENTATION on
nWTuny or 9KJECTKD COMMUNICATIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Mr.. Reyburn, who was elected 60 Con
gress in the Fourth Pennsylvania district
last week, after a lively contest between
protection and free trade, and who is a
steadfast protection Republican, re-
ceived n majority of s,3si votes. This Is
considerable larger majority in proper
ton to the vote cast than was received
by Judge Kelley In lsss. fact which
Democratic organs have been very care
ful to conceal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Il In said that NJ DE iesssps IL gain
Ing 10 health and strength- This ia con
siderably more than can be- sa'd Of his
Panama canal scheme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01
To Our Customers.

Remember that the Domestic BALL.
team goes over its usual route every ~ ~,
day morning. Don't be mistaken oy c.'
teams. but watch for the Domestic.
always on time. Our goods will BE- lou.
on sale In Hallowell u c. A. Coles "
cery store. Austin 1 RoBsi''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

All members of Morrill, Commaudery,
No. 1926, L o. G C., who are interested
in its welfare and success, are cordially
invited to meet in Golden Cross Hall this
Saturday evening at I. 80 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

HPhysician's prescription are s .s
fully compounded At Kinsman's Drug oo's'
corner Of Bridge and Water streets, ~ ~
efAte prices janZOdsooH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE.

Liver diseases desiring special information, may
address the consulting ply sicians at the once Of
Hmnt's Remedy Co. Providence, X. l., who
viii answer all such communications free of
charge. A valuable pamphlet mailed free to any
one sending address TO
HUNTS REMEDY CO., Providence, \. I.
marfeodIm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The Harvard Qusrtette appears at Ban
gor March 3, Portland March 3. Monmouth
March 7 and with Miss Flora Cochrane,
pianist, and Miss Carrie +. Hale. reader,
At Augusta March d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

One of the spans that took parties from
this city to Gardiner to see the races that
didn't take place yesterday was dudley
Buck" and Butter Scotch They made
handsome pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Col. Thomas Lambard's term of office as
superintendent of the new public building
expired yesterday and he ceases to act
longer in that capacity. Custodian Manley
will pay what few remaining bills there are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

For dyspepsia and liver complaint you
have printed guarantee on every bottle Of
Shiioh's Vitalixef. II never fails to cure
For sale at C. B. Murphy's.
july91dAwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Should the weather be favorable tonlsn'
there ought to be a large attendance 'i
members at the meeting of Capital Grange
- The subject to be discussed, taxation
one upon which there yet remains much 70
be said. although it has formed the topic Of
two evenings discussion. II is eIpec'e'
tn At John II. Yeaton, W. 7. Anterior, D.
8. Hobbs, DR.. Geo. T.. Brickett, g. Co''N
and other members will address the dfsn"
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

When baby WAS sick, we gave her Castora.
When she was Child, she cried for Csstoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Csstoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Csstoris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

A prominent Winslo~ citizen, according
to the Wa,erviIle Sentinel. makes the pre-
dction that We shall get more snow from
now out than we have had all winter. II
this is so IL will have to begin 10 get slong
pretty soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Herbert Y. Yoss Of Bangor has entered
the Maine State College. This ensures
good catcher for the ball team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

1t is the current report about town that
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
is making some remarkable cures with peo-
pie who are troubled with Coughs, Sore
Throat, Asthma. Bronchitis, and Consump-
ton. Any druggist will give you trial
bottle free of cost. 1t is guaranteed to re
lieve and cure. The large bottles are so
cents and 81. fe ,l3deod&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

withstsDding the rayases II La Grippe
among their cress lamoermen report
good inser's work mp TO date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

A prominent member OF the H. of r.
fraternity in this city, informed n reporter
yesterday that there is to be Division
Uniform Rank, X. of F., organized in
Bangor, to be known as Lewis A. Barker
Division
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The number Of horse buyers reported n
various sections of the State certainly in
dicates that Maine eqaines are in good
demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01
+ Philadelphia Pres. Feb 25

Poor President Eliot Sc accordiu to bis
speech at the Harvard dinner the work of
reporting is turn ID over to men disrep-
utable and disboporsSle. He is not the Fl rst
msn to object to daylight and he will
not be the first man in public life to
prote t against the newspapers. Unfortu-
nstely, he remains a voice crying in the
night of sfter-diuner speeches and with 90
language but cry of abuse unable to reach
The public save through the reporters be
condemns. The American newspaper also
remains. the echo and outcome of a great
people, the visible voice of humanity, the
embodied ntterAnce of the race Incident
ally. II makes President Eliot known and
ten Thousand more as good as he.
The Americ An reporter needs no defense
The American newspaper is his monument
He has made it what ii is--the best news
paper in the world. In cha acter and in
accuracy he equals the mel in any class or
professor, and ia self sacrifice he surpasses
them. He has, as all men have, the d. fect-
of his qualities, but wear by year sees
the standard of his work rise, its ACCURACY
improve and the character of the
men employed on newspapers advance
There never were so many highly educated
men engaged in reporting as there are to.
day, and we do not doubt that this is true
of Boston. whose newspaper men We leave,
like the able Harvard graduate aud jour.
nalist who answered President Eliot Satur-
day night, to make their own defense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 80 cents.
For sale at C. B. Murphy's.
iuIy22d&vchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The annual election Of officers of Trinity
Commandery, Knights Templar, was held
last evening. G. X. Tilden, +. C.; f.
McMurdie, g ;E c. Dudley, c. q ID. h.
Allen, Prelate II. A Heath. s. W. c. W
Jones, j. W. Treby johnson, Treas. j. L.
Blanchard, Rec. The installation and ban
quet will be two weeks from last night and
will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The young people of one Of the mission
bands of the First Baptist church give An
entertainment in few days on their ami.
versary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The Kennebec Superintendent Union
meets for the regular monthly session at
the +. NJ. G.. A. room. Augusta. at 2 +. N.
next Monday, March .. All superintend-
ents and assistant superintendents of Evan
gelical Sunday Schools of Augusta and
vicinity are requested. to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

CITY Marshal Norton of Gardiner, and
Officer Stinson Of that city, brought three
prisoners from that city to Kennebrc jail
yesterday forenoon. Their names were
Horace Sherman, Larry Donahue, and
John Williams. They were given 80
days each for intoxication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

0-All Who would have finely manicoI..
finger nails will be received a, ~ Cfo'p'
ST., from Q to I2 A. N and from n''
NJ, each weekday. Terms, fifty cen"'
feb25dtf Mas. B. r. Barron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Those in need of lumber, and especially
material for new houses and stacks will do
well to read X. c. Pingree & Co.'S ad. in
this ISSUE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Mr.. Fred Hersey, the enterprising shoe
dealer, 10 in addition to his store here tn
run one at Hallcwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The task Of preparing the foundations
for the stack Mr.. Horace Cony intended to
erect on the site of the old carriage shop
has been abandoned till cold weather
comes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01
Local Notices.
Van Houten's Cocoa.

This celebrated cocoa. famous in Eufops
for century. 10 now for sale IN Auso,s
BY Geo. d. Haskell, East Side. 1t -
iicious and made instantly. feb2fai'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Quite number went 10 Gardiner ia ..s
the racss yesterday, aud returned di,sp.
pointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Shiloh's Cure will Immediately relieve
Group, whooping cough and bronchitis. For
sale at c. b. Murphy's.
july 22d&wchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Mr.. +. NJ. EstAbrooke, who runs on the
short train between Bangor and Portland.
has just fallen victim to good fortune.
says the Bangor Commercial II reports
can be believed he has drawn sz,75 in
lottery, succeeding in a chase for a prize
which few men ever get. Mr.. Estsbrookes
friends hope that it is true and will con-
graduate him upon his good luck.
The annual exhibition of the Bovion
Athletic Association will be held in the
Brunswick town hall on March 20. The
exhibition will be on larger scale than
ever before. Many new and original A.
fractions will be presented. One Of them
will be 4 tug Of war between teams repre-
senting Bowdoin aCd Bates. The Athletic
hop will conclude the entertainment.
1t has been decided to hold the French
fair for the benefit Of St. Angushnes
church the first week in May. ALREADY
many gifts for prizes have been made BY
the traders. The following are some Of
the articles already given fifty dollars IN
gold, stove, easy chair, psrlor lamp, so''
cross, lounge. oil painting, etc lho~
managing the fair are working vigorously
70 make it a success and doubtless will sue
coed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Supreme Court sits here Tuesday, Jus.
tee Walton presiding. The term will
probably be a short one. it lie thought not
longer than week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The Seal Harbor post office has been
placed in the list of money order offices and
will commence the issue of the blue docu
ments the first Of April Commencing March
ist there will be a daily mail service be
tween Bar Harbor and Seal HAroOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

That able and venerable editor Rev
Daniel Stekuey makes very earnest APP
peal to the young men of Maine, in COM
munication TO the Harrington Chronicle.
not to go West. Speaking from experience
he says most emphatiealiy that there Is
no better land in the world than in Maine. /"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Mr.. f. W. Simmons has purchased a
double tenement on Melville street of Mr..
James 4. Fuller Mr. Simmons intend, tn
occupy the house as his residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01
for Sale or to get.
FOR SALE.

A number Of desirable residences In Augusta,
Me-, varying in price from $3.50 to %, 800; al
90 several 10 to II acre places in the suburbs OF
this city; two story house and lot In lewiston.
Ne. number of farms In kennebec county,
varying In price from $500 to 5000. Houses
and tenements to let. Il. W. WHITEHOUsE, At
tornev. Augusta, Maine. janidtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The April term of the supreme court
begins on April Fools day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Mr.. II 5. Blsisdell has sold his finely
bred horse TO Mr.. W. II Lowell of H.llo.
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

The latest svindler who has been dis
covered in Maine is a small girl who has
been calling at the homes of prominent
Ssco ladies aud claiming that she was so
licitng aid for the coming bazaar of the
Old Ladies Home In many cases the
child has received money, and she is evil
IDENTITY being urged on by some older per-
son. Measures have been taken 20 ferret
out the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Attention is called to Gsnneu 4 Mor,s,.
new advertiser ent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Mr.. Irving b. Ray, of Harrington, will
play with the Baltimore ball team again
this season His friends predict great
record lie is one Of The best batsmen in
the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

II is also an excellent time TO remember
the old maxim that an ounce of prevention
Is better than a pound of cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

ards Of thanks and resolutions Of reSn...
vin % banged II jhe rate Of ten cents . In.
An sdvsn sing announcements Of euser,.;,
nents whose object is the raising Of mop.,
viii b charged II ne rate of fifteen cent,
kns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

There is no more economical soap made
than Brussels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01
Socol 2nallcrx.

WIDE HIATUS.
The one great cause of all our woe
We learn Il but to rue
lis the difference twixt what We kuow
And what We think we do.
New iorl Eregiso S,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-01

Small boys are "bulling" the msrks, in
mAPblss
The daily critic., 1890-09-10
REVENGE 0EA SPIDER
ne Punishes a Neighbor for DumpinE
Refuse Into HIS web.


saw the other dav an example Of
genuine reasoning ard bitter resent
ment exhibited by a spider SAYS q
writer in the ST. Louis Globe. Democrat
In one corner Of my yard, protected by
an exchanging corniCe and poIen,
there are several spider webs, and IN
particular two, one directly above the
other 40 q distance Of six inches, and
each tenanled by a large spider. / was
seated in q chair IN the shade on sun.
day afternoon, when / noticed them,
and picked up q bit of q chip aud
tossed 10 into the upper web to see what
the spider would do He ran ont and
examined the chip, but, quickly de.
Gliding it was Of no earthly value TO a
spider. set about getting rid Of &C. Vie
was very methodical and went regu-
larly around the chip cutting the
threads on every side, until the chip
finally hung by one strand, which he
severed and 1t dropped into the web Of
the spider who was keeping house on
the lower story. Out came the latter,
thinking he had caught something, but
when he found the chip his rage
seemed unbounded
II evidently wasn't the first time his
upper story neiehbor had dumped his
refuse into the lower web aud he was
determined TO stand 10 no longer He
went up the ropes like an athlete, leav-
ing the chip where il fell, and in an In
slant was in the upper web and engaged
in a deadly battle with its occupant.
They had a terrible fight and rolled
over and over each other, biting and
hugging with the utmost ferocity. At
last IN their tumbles they fell through
the hole where the chips had been cut
out and into the lower web, which
seemed to frighten the upper spider,
who was a little the larger, and escaped
up rope TO his own quarters, minus
the whole Of one leg and the half Of
another The lower spider climbed
half way up in pursuit, then stopped
and seemed to reflect He waited
moment, then concluded he, too, had
enough, so he went back and cleared
out the chip and mended his web.
dropped two or three bits Of straw into
the upper web, but the big spider paid
no attention. The other had given him
a lesson; had, IN spider language, setup
a sign, No dumping, under penalty Of
the law, and he was not slow to take
"A hint
The daily critic., 1890-09-10
Eie0

MEYERS Departed this ..ie Monday Sep
fEuher s, lsaQ, ar $50 l.UL1gH ps ll-- a- Ter @
short HlE painful Illness IS IMAM fr 81 sfzia1
beloved husband Of Gertrude Meyers 20 4ls
FuaeT5I from DIS Iateresldenee. lea8I street.
sultf feast, al 1.--- sk ?, in-s llals4a} sep
temlaF ll-
B0BEBTsON -Ua Monday ssrtemhes s.
IsGI at I1se 3. m Margaret rgHlt li -ae
ate John 8 Robertson, il me s.ll scar p
Funeral uom hl1 rate fesllsaee, Etz-
E.uia avenue southwest. Thursday aa.ls
ule Church 30 g O'Clock. Friends and ft.a-
lIFas invited 90 attend.
WILEERs0N. september p 1851 %
ulIgek james HAIRY tHe beloved son p
Funeral wlI take place NON bis Fr-a.s
residence i-i4 second street 5glzae
Friends and lela Ives invited t5 4-t-lI.
BROWNE. Tuesday september ls.a,
CT tII E4.l FLt-l.I-l5lar a-lF ta er t+Et
years ana months lAe 44g 4a. -E p A--
and eng t-#a h lHa4 = Browne
EuuaHal tElm le4 UarGeE e.aeGe ~
eIzll street 5a.t4Hesl 2 l-ar5.i4E NOR
II O'CLOCK Requiem mass aE 81 A"-
lluIel. lltellalt uI.Eate-
ELLI1IT Ion Monday September sos
Philip Elliott. son ~ Rev. george
AGED 3 g-ars and lay-
kIuWELL-0l alallh her q l-l1. Pant
talt sal ~ tlaF.as @ =l Margaret
we'll a-a8 n weeks
LEWIs-9u Monday morning Ser
1850 Elsie Lewis a9.aF mother p
Payne
Funeral "Wednesday afternoon Sl
Eg aa a.sIqlk nom tlE AaH.4al
HaHteL church tel5 - .l9
llE.-al la a-lell
N0LAED.- Monday saptaU
John So beloved husband 20
Eu#au4
FulelaI a rsse pace aa
lHEga. u.I NaH Jersey avenue a.l.a
# eslasHlF at +g.al#. s Ee...F#
aH. invited g. ATTEND
sEEAHAN -au september
-He Et- .#lels eae=a#
The daily critic., 1890-09-10
ENTHUSIASTIC CALIFORNIANS.
Celebration OF tho Admission OF thC
state Into the Union.

state into the Union
SAN FRANc1sco, Sept 10.-The en-.
husiasm yesterday Of the celebrants Of
the foriieth anniversary Of the admis-
sion Of this State into the Union was
never before equaled on the Pacific
Coast
The parade started at 1918 a. m, and
for three hours the marching forces, at
tractive floats and banners and music OF
innumer0ble bands held the attention of
thousands Of spectators and called forth
constant cheering and other marks Of
enthusiasm.
In the first division Of the procession
were the United States Infantry, two
batteries Of artillery and two troops Of
cavalry, followed by three Of the Cali
fornia National Guard acting as escort
to Governor Waterman, who was &C
companied by Brigadier. General Glib
son, commanding the Department Of
the Pacific, and other distinguished
officers.
In the second division were number
Of handsome floats Illustrating the
scenes in the early history Of Califor-
MIA. An attractive feature was the So
ciety Of California Pioneers, compris.
ing nearly 1000 members, most Of
whom rode in carriages.
Over $50 parlors Of the native Sons Of
the Golden West appeared In line.
comprising nine entire divisions. The
visiting Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen were also frequently ap-
plauded.
At the conclusion Of the parade
literary exercises were held at the Grand
Opera House. Among the speakers
were Governor Waterman, Henry f.
Highton and Judge Roland, the latter
being the orator of the day
The celebration concluded with a
grand bali at the Mechanics Pavilion