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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

Chilolains, chsppej hands, frost bites are
cured by bathing in Johnson's A1odyne
Liniment. dec22d&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

There have been several arrests recently
Of persons who refused to pay their poll
taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

Physician's prescriptions are care
fully compounded at Kinsman's Drug Store,
corner Of Bridge and Water streets. at mod
srs.e pricss, jan2o1sodtl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27


Rev. j. b. Jordan, pastor of the Free
Baptist church in this city, has just received
call to the first Free Baptist church in
Pawtucket, X. l., and will Immediately
bring the matter before his people. Mr..
Jordan came here from Minneapolis little
over five years ago and his earnest and
efficient Christian work and kind and
genial manners have won for him
the esteem not only Of his own
church but Of the entire community. Dur
ing his stay 10 Rhode Island where he was
engaged in evangelical work . few weeks
ago he preached one Sabbath at this church
in Pswiucket. That society has . new
church building and Is one Of the leading
churches in the State. The Christian work
ers in Augusta viii greatly miss the SER
vices Of Mr.. Jordan should he decide 10
accept this call to new field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

Carter Harrison. eI-mayor Of Chicago,
says: "Sincs have used Brussels soap.
have been led to believe there 10 some
coed Ia me yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

There was Christmas tree at the North
Augusta NJ. L. Church Thursday evening.
There was an excellent entertainment and
pleasant social evening was passed. Miss
Sara futile kindly consented to assist in
the entertainment, and her singing was
very attractive feature of il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

The trustees of the Insane Asylum met
Thursday. As General Shepherd was unable
to be present and Mr.. Weeks is confined
to his home by illness the meeting was
adjourned from Friday morning till next
Wednesday forenoon at ten o'clock. The
trustees have decided upon the follow
ing names for the new buildings and
the chapel; Chapel Hall Is to be known as
Coburn Hall; the south new building Is
Harlow Hall and the north building as
Sanborn Hall in recognition Of the long
and faithful services of Superintendent
Harlow and Sanborn. For 38 years DR..
Harlow was The efficient superintendent Of
the Institution and DR.. Sanborn has been
in the ervice for 20 years, during which
be has isbored necessarily for the good Of
all concerned with the Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

There is on exhibition at Mr.. Frank Par
tridge's drug store, a very fine oil painting
of Rocky Point, Manchester by -the-Sea."
Mr.. Partridge's daughter, Miss Charlotte,
painted the picture. Though she executed
the work when but twelve years old, it
gives every evidence of having been done
by more experienced hands. 1t is truly the
work of an artist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27
>Socai >ylioifcrs.

The roses red are out Of sight,
The daisies under snow,
But tiny berries pure and white
Shine In the mlstletoe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

News was received here Friday morning
from Portland of the death by apoplexy at
the Falmouth hotel Thursday morning Of
A. +. Gustsne, special agent Of the New
York Equitable Insurance Company. Mr..
Gustane spent several weeks in this city
during the early part Of the winter and was
here on business last Tuesday. He made
many acgusintances while here,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

Justin Mccarthy the coming leader
Of the Home Rue party IA grey.haired,
busby bearded, laild-nannered little
gentleman Of nine aud fifty years, and
wears spectaeles. He is gifted with
snrci. energy, wfsi n brssks oct IN vari-
ogs ways. being Il onee politician
editori4l writer, no7eIist and historian.
Re il profoundly courteous, ard his
parliamentary colleagues are said 10
lament hi. distressing want Of native
ierociGy lie Il an abnornaily early
riser, add the eeaseleSs eli@k Of his type
writer is eolaeisient With the production
81 a stream Of pleasant fiction, which
appeaFs et regular intervals, or Of some
historic monogram Of equal interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

Mr.. Il. M. Baker, who about two months
ago sold out bis grocery stock in the Darby
block to Mr.. Geo. +. Burbank, Friday
| bought the goods back at the sheriff's sale
for $500, and will again go into the grocery
business at the old stand, and will probably
sell his new stand on Cushnoc Heights.
| The annual meeting Of the Maine Press
Association will be held in this city, We'd
nesday and Thursday, Jan. 2I-22. Literary
exercises will be held in the Senate Cham
Der, Thursday afternoon, at which an essay
will be read by Roy Thompson Of the Rich
mond Press, and poem by Elliot C. Nit
| chell of Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

The little pupils of Miss Psltridge's
school, who sent Christmas roses to the
Kindergarten for the Blind" at Jamaica
Plain, will be glad to hear through the
received and how happy they made these
little sightless children. They could not
see the beautiful colors, and could only
express their pleasure in them by touching
lovingly their petals and drinking in their
exquisite fragrance. Many were the mes
sages Of gratitude, thanks and love given
Miss Partridge to take home to the little
donors "away down East"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27
Special advertisements.

ABsu Edgeftiss Elents. Ect exceeding four line,
.omiAg ln1ef the hsad o. WAIVED, Eoa SALE
10 LEr, isCgT. &C. Tin be inserted TWO ti-aag foi
s c. ngs three ilae4 Tor IS cent? and one weeA &c.
% r=afs. advance payment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-27

The students of Bridge Academy have
formed a Reading Room Associstion with
he following officers. Louis G Biekford,
President: f. o Mavers. Secretary; J f.
Bennett, Treasurer; r G. Carlton, Chair
man Executive Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
THE MONTHLY PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT
A DECREASE OF 81, $50 9ol FOR APPLICATION NJ.
BANK NOTE CIRCULATION.

Washington. May (specaD.-Thc monthly public.
debt statement. issued from the Treasury Department
today, shows a decrease in the debt amounting to
S''o3ooOl for April: and for the ten months of tho
current fiscal year, S6l 12j sol. The total debt to-
day less cash in the Treasury, is 81 and
OF TINS amount S707. 2O32 Is bonded Indebtedness
The net cash or surpl' in the Treasury to-day Is
S31,o3O622, or 5000 900 more than on April |. Ma
tional bank repositories today hold 1871 .6i7 sos OF
Government funds. about $4,000 less than month
ago The gold balance has increased about $1,000.
ooo during the last month, and now amounts to
SloG235,j72 and the silver fund balance, exclusive
OF 100000 trade dollars. bullion. increased about
T5OO'OOO during the month, and to-day amounts to
$l6eGi, $50. The Treasury now holds 3OG,50O,0O0
standard silver dollars and about S9,5O0,O00 in trade
dollars and silver bullion; and against this has about
S2J3OOO,OOO 81 silver certificate outstanding. COY
eminent receipts from all sources In april reached
an aggregate Of Si OF OIL or fully S2,JOOOO0 more
than in April, 1889. Customs receipts were $l00O7,-
4GG, nearly ~ 100000 more than in April year
ago; while Internal Revenue receipts were Fl2OJ,l4o
-Tl,23O.000 more than in April "a year ago.
Receipts from all sources for the ten months OF the
current fiscal year aggregate $500 2J01S, or nearly
Sl2,JOO,OOO more than for the corresponding ten
months OF the preceding fiscal year; ana point to Il
revenue, for the fiscal year Ia close June 80, OF
f93,Ooooo0, against S377 100000 in the preceding
year. ON the other hand expenditures for the last
zen months aggregate S2fOOOOOto or dpiut 81 IOOO,
900 more than for the corresponding months of the
preceding fiscal year. OF this Increase In cNpcndi-
lures, compared with the ten month, of the preceding
year, ~ 100000 is due 10 an increase IN War Depart
mcnt expenses, about $3OOOOOO ~ the amount OF
premium paid for bonds purchased. and nearly
Fl1,oOO.OOo Ia increased pension payments. The
pension charge for the last ten month, aggregates
-9o5r32lO against S75.672, 265 for the corresponding
ten months o The preceding fiscal year.
The monthly statement of the Controller Of the
Cntieny shows that National bank note circulation
Outstanding to-day amounted 10 Tl-0,i42A12 de
crease of S2D.OOO.0O0 since April 30. l779, but an
increase of r13y,3l3 III the last month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
UIND AND LIGHTNING At Play
SEVERAL PRISONS AFFECTED ny ELECTRIC
BOLTS CASTLE GARDEN STRUCK A
VIOLENT SHOWER LASTS ONLY
\ FEW MINUTES

General Humidity Was officer Of the day I'm New
York yesterday. In Difference 10 hi. presence bust.
no., men dropped the double quick and settled down
t. the Boston low march. The advance guard -
the flannel shirt brigade the badge Of their
cmauc patton from ,tln linen. \ spruklirg u duck
waist coat, alpelrcd. ~ them varc,a'cd with
color,d stripe.
The morning was warm and the sky clear. but
early In the afternoon threatening clouds began to
gather in the west. and at about fv drops 81 rain
fell People who had left their home, in the morning
without either wrap, or umbrellas We're taken hy
surprise. \, the ram bean to fall faster The cars
going IN both directions became over
crowded, and little knot, Of people gath
cred IN doorways waiting with more
les patience for the cloud, roll by At twenty
five minute, past the rain came down IN earnest
and for ten minutes there was heavy shower. Was
merriam music furnished for the occasion by the
thurdcr and the electrical effects brilliant and
frequent. Twenty minutes later the rain had en-
tircly ccsScd. Tho Thermometer dropped several
degrees and the mud In some part, of Broadway
where the pavement has been torn up WAS like that
~ a country road after shower.
\ young woman typewriter In r. i. Livcrnom''
Office AT 80. $40 Broadway. was struck scnscic~o by
the pa, sing OF lightning bolt CLOSE to where she was
working II wa, nearly hour before she rcsaln'd
cou-cOu.ness.
Lightning also struck the flag pole in Castle Garden
ball that ,urmounicd it, Half the ball fell to the roof
Of the rounda and bounded 10 the ground in front Of
General Ticket Agent D0an. OF the cmlgidht TICKET
department.. who mrrying TO the Barge once.
Gus Thcs. a gatcman, felt powerful SHOCK "i inc
lightning. which seemed to glue him 10 the 'hair III
which he was sitting; while August Nalbeh' an 'N-
cmpoyo at tile Garden, was knocked 10 the ground
Neither was seriously injured The hEhthhS also
hro lre through tlic roof Of the rOtunda and Killed
about twenty sparrows which fell to the ioor oil the
rotunda and we're subsequently, dcyonred 10y inc cats
which st mako tho place their home. INC nag poe
had stood where 1t struck FOR twenty csn' -.
A. nftorn rnluutes before 3 the lightning struck
and shattered nag staif on the roof ol lc Nasns
ton House. "A Tod ging- iousc at Mo- l'I Anu ~
Fast TUcnty third st. The upper half OF tile pole
fell In fragments and the iron weather. Naiic Iut
hole i'm the tin roof few dodgers VINO W. S, ilS
down I'm their hunks tho top loor were "'n"'ehc"
but nobody was hurt. 90 -, ~. W 10 Tost
The flagstaff on >hefin's stable AT 10 49, a."e,
One hundred and slAtlSt' was Si"oh ~ 'so "
80 u. IN. and shattered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
To TAKE Up THE SILVER QUESTION SOON.
'1FHN N w HE JONFo NLA-UNE LIkI-Ll TO
BE OPENED MONDAY IL TIE SENATE.

Washington, May l (Spcciau.-The Republican
senator have given mp entirely the idea Of coming TO
an agreement In caucus silver bill, and the gem
cral understanding il now that the discussion Of the
question viii be transferred to the floor Of the sen
at" The House Will 20 on and pass its own bill
and the senate will try to frame measure which
expresses the sentiment Of that body then the real
effort - reach compromise will bee made I'm Con
ference Committee. 10 l. expected that debate
IN the senate on silver measure will be- prccpiiatcd
next Monday BY motion to take up tho Jones bill.
authorizing the issue of Treasury note, deposits
Of silver bullion The motion will probably Dee car
Rcd thus bringing the silver question formally before
the >cuate for debate and action.
The Jonc, silver bill b, the Finance Committees
substitute FOR the sp.callcd WINDOW bill. introduced
by Mt Morrill, last January. 1t Was reported by Mr..
Juuc- from the committee February - and n,
position upon the senate calendar Is such e. To- put
10 within easy reach at any time "A majority of the
senate NAV III 70 take IL up. II f. next on the
lit 81 measures drawn up by the Republican steer
ing committee. and Il was Thought advisable o. stick tp
the programme. though no agreement ou 70 bin had
been reached boo caucus. IL thc Customs Admui-trt
tive hl hid been III poe"d ~ Ia day the silver bill
would have been the oricr for 10 morrow: bat the
Custom, hll VIII occupy the attention 81 the Iudic
ala 81 10 morrow. and, Saturday IT, as usual. 10
be-" dcV ot"i to IN" ~dnfiou ~ ur- uluu fhc
calendar the debate silver Will begin with the nr~
of neat week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
HALF MILE
ION BELOW THE SCALE.
OPENING OF THE HUNT MEETING or THE
DUMBLANE CLUB. OF WASHINGTON.

Washington. May Questionable women were out
in strong force at Ivy City to-day 10 the opening
of the Hunt meeting OF the Dumblanc club. Tho
rare spectacle at racerTcll Va, seen of the men
being in the minority. Twenty five more women
were present from New DIRK aud other cities The
inner field lined with gay urn0uts. Among those
present were senators Gibson. Hampton, Henderson.
Hearst, Mcmillan and Wocott; Minister Nalente, Of
Brazil; Mrs. and Miss Pauncefote, Admiral Lace and
Miss Window.
Autuals were sold. but the betting light. The
races were sweepstakes Of - or so each with
valuable cups added. The weights were 10 pounds
and upward. an allowance of ten pounds being gen.
orally given half-bred horses asainst tho0u. h'
bIeds
For the first race. for ponies under III. one.
half mile on the HAT. for the pony cup. FoXhall
keencs Buckshot was the favorte. Mr. heene hell
the lc;6 throughout, winning by two leneths. e..
EuSt,. on Eileen, captured second place j. Eusts,
VA second race. three quarters Of a mile open 10
horses fifteen hands under. for the Galloway Cup.
> p Knut. BY yisoron, nd dil9 n the stretch won
stcrnberg. was second. and BGtton third
Mr. Knut added % his laurc' in the next race.
i '3ifc ' cap' open to hairea hack: nconsn:
AZ the head Of the stretch the horc all bunched
Nellie leading Mr.. knut. the rider OF Cocko the
Walk, rode clcvcrly in the stretch, and won by a
Nelly third.
The next race one mile for farmers horses. for a
purse OF 500. caused good deal of amusement, the
farmer boy, not needing the bell and running the
whole mile under the impression that ii was a race
The winner wa> indignant at the judges for ordering
IL run over hereafter.
The TcnalIyloMn GUY, one mile and half. over six
hurdles. was KIIaIoc's NON the start Mr. Rider on
killaloc, winning by a length. Cock-o theWalk Was
second Murat third
Eetribuon. ridden by Kcrnochan. was the only
horse in The two mile tecpcchasc for the Ivy City Cup.
the old stccpecha-cr taking the jumps In good style.
winning hands down. Apollo IT,. second MOgul
fell IN the inner field, and the Bull stumbled at tho
last hurdle. and rolling Mr.. Rider who had tho
mount. severely injured him.
Ipon examination il found that Mr.. Riders
collar bone and two of his ribs broken. IIo
Will recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
NEW PRESIDENTIAL POsTMASTEES.

Washington. May 1.-The President day sent u
the Senate the following nominations of Postmaster'
Standardization ID. DOdson, Red Rluh James o.
Coleman, Sacramento. Connecticut Charles IL
Emily, Moodus; George ". smith. New-iiartiord
rIorida-Willard L. Van Duzer. kissmcc. New liamD
sbire-IIenry Robinson, Concord. VcrmOnt-Austi
"a PulIcr, st. Adams Massac husctts--Augustus NJ
Eearsc marlborough; Charles Manscr, Everett
Nanc-WiIliam Stackpoe, saco. New ork-Brggs
T Uinckley. Camden: Charles II. Rove. Dansvillc.
New erscy-Wam b. Singleton Toms River Penn
decentralization l.. Warrington. C,rbondaIc Ohio
ra,,id NJ Jones' Napoleon. Aissour-Nark W.
anehlin Monroe city: Jchicl +. Day. Galatin'
Mchigan-icrbert H. liunyea penlws ,e Iec
warren: Hutchens y: Durham, Wilmington James =.
Harwood. Plano, Wisconsin-Apgust sieferL AeeoA'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02

otherwise conspiracy in restraint of trade or com
merce in the Territories or District of Columbia, are
also declared to be unlawful. The United states
Circuit Courts invested with jurisdiction 10 pre-
vent violations OF the act and the District Attorneys
are required TO institute proceedings against offenders
The property of trusts in transportation from one
state to another TO foreign country, is subjected
to forfeiture to the United States Persons injured
by the trusts allowed TO and recover three
fold the damages sustained from the trust. Inc
amendment adopted reads
Every contract or agreement entered mo 1Vf INC
purpose of preventing competition in the SAFE or pu
chase of any commodity transported from one State
Territory for sale in another, or 10 prevent com
petition in the ansportatiOn of persons or properly
from one State Territory into another shall DE
deemed unlawful in the meaning of the act. -
Provided that the contracts here enumerated siill
not he construed to exclude any other contract or
agreement declared unlawful in this act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
INSTALLING A COLLEGE PRESIDENT

FImlrs. May (spccIaD.-Tle Rev. Dr - Val" NOT
dem Of New Haven. was to night ih'tai''u d. pre-.
dent OF the Elmira Female College, tue ol"e'' "'''
tuition Of learning for women In the 'l''ou o'''o''
The services were In the FIRST freSpy .c'i'" ~ "
49, - ,,liyercd hy the Rev. A. L. Dcclmp.
,h, pcv 'rhomas ~ Becchcr and the Kew pr. 'o"h''
m. retiring president Or. Van N0rde agudrs WA,
unon the subject of Higher Education 10Y women III
General Way.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
no nrCrLATE pR0MOTIONs IN TIE ARMY.

Washington. May IA bill reported to-day by
senator CockrelI, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, for the examination Of certain officers Of the
army. and 10 regulate promotion provides that here
after promotion every grade shall De subject 10 cX
animation according 10 seniority. Officers OF all
grade, In each Of the service shall be- assigned
Go regiments and all appointments In Inc zinc shau
be by commission In an OF the service aQd not by
commission in any particular regiment. The Presi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
co>r OF PROPOSED PENSION LEGISLATION.

COST OF PROPOSED fENHlpN LE'l>LAIIoN.
Washington May In letter to the Speaker 81
the House ~ Representatives, the secretary of the
Interior estimates that IL will require $-3.-O6.7j2
annually a. give service pension t. every survivor
~ the late not now ~" rolls. rf.Gi2.-i1
annually - Increase The pension, Of those The
rolls 10 - a month. S1.77d.7D- to tho widows ~
IN" deceased soldiers total annual expenditure OF
800 .a5.B87.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
OPENING TIE rRovIDEycE STOCK ExcHAyGE

Providence Il. l.. May 1.-The opening meeting Of
the newly organized Providence stock Exchange was
held this forenoon, when the complete list of local
stocks i'm securities called. Considerable interest
aroused and the proceedings infused activity int
the market. Eighty nine shares sold follows
Twenty two Commercial National Bank at 40 twenty
seven Union National Bank at 35 L.; ten Bailey
Wringng Machine Company, at l23; ten Equitable
surance at 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT IN TIE HOUSE.

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT ~ TIE HOUSE.
Washington. May LIN the House to-day Nr.
Adams, Of Illinois. called Ip the International copy
right bin lie said that since its report the I'm lad
been critically examined by number Of prominent
lawyers, and as a consequence II would be necessary
10 adopt some purely formal amendments To per
feet the intent OF the bill. Under it, terms the
American people would ct cheaper literature of tn
best class than at present. 1t wOuld also enlarge
the privileges OF American author.
Mr.. Payson, Of Illinois. asked what the privilege,
OF American authors were i'm Great Britain.
Mr.. Adams replied that it was possible for an
American citizen to take ont copyright IA England.
But II was the expectation OF manv person, that the
benefits Of the English domestic Law would be 81
tended to American authors
Mr.. Hopkins, OF Illinois, asked whether. in case Of
that extension. any American printed book would not
be excluded from Great Britain
Mr.. Adams replied that It might be 50. but an
hlS English copyright II was q popular but cr
roneous impression that books cheaper here
than abroad. Under this international Law the Brit
sh author would print a special edition for This
country cheap EDITION t. meet the demand.
Nh DolnVcr, OF Iowa. and Mr. Iayeon cited the
case Oh Hryccs American Commonwealth ~ that Of
DOCK selling for So, which American publishers would
reprint, u permitted. and cell for ~.
Mr.. Adams said that good argument against
any copyright law lie lad a strong conviction that
INC passage oil the bill would result in cheaper ana
better BOOKS, and IN bcucfting the typcscttcrr.
"Ithont actng upon the bill, the House adjourn