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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Readers of the agricultural press and of
agricultural books everyv here, will learn
With sincere regret of the death Of DIR.
George Thurber, for a period of twenty
two years editor of the American Agricul
turist, and one Of the most a complished
botanists this country ever produced, DR..
Thurber was born in Providence, II
Sept 2. 1921, his death occurring at is
home The Beeches," near Passaic, n J
April 2, 1890. In 1859 he was appointed
Professor of Botany and Horticulture of
the State Agricultural College, Lans 'g,
Michigan, and while there revised DR. Will
liam Oar lington's "American Weeds and
Use full Plants In 1863 he accepted the
edtorship of the American Agriculturist,
and retained that place until 1885,
when failing health caused his retirement
During his twenty two years service as edi-
tor he had sole charge of all works on
horticuItur- published ~ the Orange Judd
Company. He was also the author of all
the articles on botany and horticulture now
- be found in Appleton's Encycloda liza
DR. Thurber had no superior as an auth 1ri-
ty on American grasses, this position being
now held by DR.. George V.sey, Botanist to
the Department of Agriculture, Washing
ton. DR.. Thurber never married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

We have been much interested in looking
over A considerable number of testimonials
in favor of the Rigby Potato Digger. from
extensive growers of this important crop in
our own State. Nova Scotia and Connecti-
cut, who used the implement last season.
In these testimonials there is nothing but
commenda,ions for the Digger. Mr.. Fred
5. Wigein of Msysville Centre. states that
tEo persons dug eighteen barrel, sorted
them, put them in the cellar, and picked up
the small potatoes and pu, the N in the barn.
in half a day. Mr.. Columbus Hayford
of Pressure Isle says that on his farm SIX
men and two horses. With the "Risby."
dug from 100 to $50 barrels per day. Mr.
Hsyford bad . field of twenty acres. and
after harvesting his crop he sold the ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The sun doesn I seem inclined to hide his
face for any great length of time this
month
Editor Simonton of the Camden Herald
who was recently appointed special agent
Of the United States Treasury. announces
IN his last issue that he will continue his
interest IN the paper ard do y hat he can
towards its editorla work. IIs law busl-
ness will be CO tnue hy Reuel Robinson.
Esq with whom W. hsve formed = 60 part
pstship under the name AMI st, IL IT simon
ton & Robinson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

A curious school problem hs, just been
settled 10 Bdleford. The senior cias.
numoers thirty SIX At recen, meeting
TIE p'i cipal gave on; ak graduation parts
on r4nk-atne more were then distributed
by lot This left tvcrty one members OF
the class cut 10 the cold sith no rance to dis
pense xrafaatieg clog lence. OF course they
licked After long aud earnest consider
alton of the matter, II Vas 1osily settled b,
giving the r~rnry one mt mbers ESSAYS lD
or3er To make the programme sutticlrnti,
brief ali OF the essays have been limited To
two mn utes. THIS viii probably be suffi
c.eut, though it may have a tendency 10
make the member. Of the class adopt the
Phillips Brook, style of delivery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

got a. lirtie. A half an hour's game of
pass between pitcher and catcher isn't
battery practice. though It has TOO often
been dizniEed by that name. A pitcher
will get true practice only when ne Is
.'~o-k;na" bsfs1,sn-ani dong il ia good,
dead rxYuesr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Our base ball and tenns pi,y.ts should
no; get impatient. The frost is nov rapidly
coming out of the ground. and ere long,
familiar figures swaddl,d in the radiant ten
mis- sash. or clad in base ball pants and do.
located 1iglts will re-appear on the street.
Come early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Mr. John Turner Of Skoxhegan 90, out
Of the woods Sat irdxy night With "a hor.e.,
ali in good shape. He operated on the
Garry town srd got in a little rislng 600,
900 feet the mos, of it into Dead River.
Mason Clark, With one Of his teams Of =
horse. hauled in one day on five mile road
iftie over 500 feet Of spr ace at two
ads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The fret vessel TO reach our whsrves
this sea, on is the three nasted schooner T.
+. Garland that arrived at Ston syesterlay
to load ice for New Haven. Several ve,-
sells came into the river : IN lay two coming
apove Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The recent discussion over ti" admi--
sion OF Idaho hts brought out very clear
Iy the Democratic ,"vr for Mnrmpni-m
hut this l. no -nrrgi-e. lhcy Away s
had u leaning that way.
IL ia said that Abrnn ; Hewitt and
Grover lcveland have upt bern ~ The
habit of speaking as they pas h} -inc'
1851 They represent twp very differ
ent types of great tnen,
The Tslnmuuy officials who control
New York tity appear disposed to make
considerable trouble with Secret,ry
Window uv " the u-r of Castle & trd"n.
by the Government at a fair reutal, until
other arrangements can he made II Is
sad indeed to think that the greatest Of
American ctir- should be controlled by
gang of lhugH
There seems to be a strange uuwill
ingnes. on the part of the Sheriil's Dep
uties Ia New York CITY To act under
General ~icklcs The fact that the Lud-
low street jail and similar sources Of
Doodle have been shut of from them.
may possibly have -umethinE to do with
their pre-rnt di-inclioation To perform
their official duties.
The University and College of ilus-
bandry at Moscow has been closed by
the Russian Government. II j. "A sad
condition of society when rulers fluid
their chief danger in the enlightenment
OF the people, Russia represents a con
dition Of national life more than two
to make ra bid strides In progress and
power, however, when once IL succeeds
In putting aside the despotic barriers
that now hold it back
The report that Murat llnlstead has
been deprived of the editorial manage
ment of the Cincinnati commercial ga
yettc Is u fake. III the first place Mr.,
In that paper, and in the second place he
one of the ablest editors In the country.
The Commercial Gazette may almost be
said to be his own creation since II was
his commanding newspaper genius that
brought it out OF sppareut ohscurity to
become one of the strongest aud most
tt.A Ftul In. al, -
true that the great editor is absent from
his post NJ the present time enjoying a
sojourn in New ork, but he il IN con
slant telegraphic communication With
his paper aud sends it many editorials
over the wires,
IL seems that the public Is Indebted to
Mr. Bal ard Smith of The New York
World. for the frs. full account of the
disaster tina, overlook the City of Paris,
on Its last voyage across the Atlantic.
Mr.. Smith was on the vessel, and a. it
crawled slorg the Irish coast. disabled
and har lily able to he towed, he procured
. small boat and at great personal peril
went ashore IN very dangerous coast.
He landed about O'Clock IN the evening,
found a telegraph office. aud Immediately
started his DRY back across the ocean.
Ii was printed exclusively in the World
the next morrirg. and was the only sc-
count of the disaster published thai day
Ia America. A. a feat Of neWspapt 7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

W. have received many evidences from
the people Of Aroos;ook of their sporecia-
,ior Of the great -orx which the k-nne-
bee Journal i. ding for that cnunty rh~y
al agree hist no bitter man thss Mr. Wiz
xin could pos.lhgy have been secured for
t5is undertaking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

In his announcement of the change in
the prnprletorship Of the paper Mr.. Hs.'
X sli outitues it. work and policy and takes
occasion TO speak good word for the cash
n advance system which 1t adopted some
time since. After a careful trial he de-
clsres it the best plan for both publisher
aud subscriber. There is incro asing ev-
lrnce that this system will before long be
very generally adopted by Maine publish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The new time table of the Maine C,n,,.,
goes into effect this morning. See Al
Unity Club will meet with Mr,. II. W
True. Elm ST this Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Peach growers predict failure Of neI,
seasons crop. Though an early announce.
ment. it arises from the fac, nat warm
VT ather opened the bud, and the following
cold weather killed them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

In accordance With a vsHsraisd. custom. bal
loved By the peopIs Of ss~ Englssd ton early
Asys, I Do hereby, with The adyice of the kreea
tive Council, desizsscs ssd ssi sparr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

No Newspaper man IN the State Of his
years has made a better record in the bust
ness ,han has Mr.. Haskell. lie IS able
indaslfio AMI enterprlsIng and has made
the Advertiser one Of the very best weekly
papers ia the STATE We wish him all
prosperity in his future conduct of the
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
TO LET

E7OR SALE-OLD PAPERS for wrapping
= purposes. Dailies IS cents per hundred
Weeklies IS cents. Apply at this Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The programme to be gwen by the
Cecilia Club this afternoon and evening
promises great interest TO those who have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
. On. scHEMck's
SYRUP
Special advertisements

small advertisements, not exceeding three lin,
coming Inder the head of WANTED, For SAIL
TO LIT. Losr, &C., Will be inserted one time 70
Is cents, three times for 10 cents and one week 70
50 cents. if paid in advance. If NOT PAID IN Al
VANCE, REGULAR RATES WILL re CHAR@fh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The supper and entertainment by the
Young Ladies' Board of Missions of the
Congregational Society will be given
week from Tues lay evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

One of Lawrence's six horse team. with
three horses leading passed through here
Saturday on the way home from the womb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Saturday about noon the ice above the
dam commenced to come over, aud a, time,
during the afternoon the river WAS dotted
with cakes of it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The boat racs between Bowdoin and Cor
nell take. place June Issb on Lake CayHza-
I, ~ill De greAi contest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

A team passing the crossing by the jour
nal office yesterday at moderate speed
struck the crossing with such force tina, tho
whiffletree WAS broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Saturdays breezes were a little discou,>
aging to the wesrer of spring overco.t.
But didn't the mud shrink before them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

II. 4 NJ. Gsllert have engaged tbs a.,
vices of French lady clerk, Miss Scar, h,
name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

able in the vestry of the Free Baptist
church. next Tbursds, evening, Augusta,
HalIowell and Gardiner talent will furnish
a frs, class entertainment. Messrs. L W.
Church and II. l.. Bates and H. 4. Bur
bank will act as "A committee to entertain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

After delay trouble and labor have last succeeded
in opening NEW STORE the Public last week. The
substantial encouragement have received from the public
SINCE highly gratifying and gratefully acknowledged We
will endeavor recprocate by honorable and fair dealings
In the confusion of buying NEW and LARGE STOCK
of goods find of the departments strong
represented they ought to be- this will be remeded
by additional stock, but the following departments
markably well represented in which offering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

A river market barge on the P-nob.cot
the C. ming summer. aftsr the plan OF the
one proposed for the kennebsc, is being
talked Of II shoull be success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The firm of o $. and c. Is. Haskell,
publ-h-rs of the Pittsheld Advertiser, has
been dissolved by mutual consent. and the
ousine - will hereafter be carried on by c
Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
CORDIAL WORDS
Could Not Have Done Rester.
n.th srt,s.

Hon. W 7. Whtehouse will he an hor or
TO the bench. Perhaps As il iutimstrd his
appointment was hssty, but certainly the
Governor could not nave done better hy
waiting AMI II his mind were fully made
up . prompt announcement of that decis.
ion vas surely the best WAY TO prevent q
scramble over Judge Dsnsorth's grave by
rival candidates. Judge Whitehouse hs.
the interests Of tempe rance people a. heart
and has given demonstration of that fac,
in the memorable Burns decision Those
words Of that decis on. The right of the
inn orter ends. when the law of self pres
efvation necessarily begins" gave TO the
pfohioitory law new strength and have
made the name of Whitehouse famous.
Gov. Burleieh being a staunch friend of
prohibition most naturally showed his sp-
preciation of the eminent Maine LAWYER In
his appointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

street commisslJaer. and road agents are
zstHng lot. OF advice these spring dsss
'rsss slssy. thus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
gsbin. have ceased 10 be . r.ri,y.

Jad2e Libtey will probably preside a
the Ausur April tenn Of court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Mr.. c 5. Hichborn's flee colt Va, ..,,
to Waterville Saturday to be placed in tn.
care of Mr. Mcfarland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

All the Maine bali cranks chat syalpsthize
ai,h the Brott rhood moyenent-aud that
includes about the whole of tn, m-sre
dehghS,d With the splendid opening made
1t Bo,tOn THURSDAY They feel that the
success OF the movement is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
MAINE GOSSIP.

The bottom Of a coal bin
Has a way that's queer
az coming to the surface
About this time of sear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

OvIc
Isa Positive Cure for
DYSPEPSIA

chine to eighbor, and will buy new one
this season Other Testimonials are from
John K Spearen and o. o Stewart. Orono I;
Samue, White, Bangor; N N. Hamblen
and Alex Cameron, Durham, N. S. This
implement is manufactured BY Burleigh &
Rigby. Houlton, Me.
No tom IN Maine is large enough 10 con
tain two successful agricultural clubs of a
rival nature which each hold independ mt
exhibitions; and it is therefore most graft
flying to note that the two farmers clubs
heretofore existing in Bridgton have be-
come consolidated in one organization, all
the proceeding, being characterized by
complete harmony. The officers of the new
society ar. President, Chas 4 Fessenden:
Austin =. Merrill, Vice Presidents Edward
L. Lewis, Secretary and Treasurer; Execu
tive Committee-Water Hazen. X A.
Dodge, H p. kneelani. Fred Emery, John
Pillsbury; Marshal, DIR. John B BRAY;
Committee on Letting the fair grounds, f.
S. Allen The News says The entire
expression of tie meeting was
in the line of pull alto
gether', fora fair tina. shall be A credit
to the town. The matter of premiums and
lesser details was left with the Executive
Committee and it was suggested that this
committee select committee of three to
canvass among the merchants and others
for their corporation in the work of max
ing exhibits AMI helping on the success of
the fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

TWatsryllle Sentinel. I

Governor Barleizh en- Tuesday, ter4sred
an sypin'nlent 10 the vacancy on the
bench Of the Supreme Judicial Court. &C
casioped by the death Of JUICE Dsnforth.
to Judge Wbitshouse ~ the Superior
Cous, This will De conceded % be
most excellent appointment AMI the Gov
rrnor ' a. sise % make 80 obviously proper
choice ~ith promptness and before CON-
plica,ions could arise through eontendius
interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
ssD01 O"*h
fRacklanfi Opinion

Gov. Burieigh has appointed Judge W
r Whiteb0u.e. Of the superior Court Of
k.nnsbsc county, Associate Justice OF the
Suprf me- Court, to succeed Judge Dan
forth. Who died Sund y, and has appointed
Hon q G. Hall Of Wateryllle To succeed
Judge Whtebou.e, Both appointments are
REGARDED as good ones, and the many
fri. nj. Of Judge Hall in this city and
coaoty. shere he has formerly resided. are
mach grsufed at his recognition Of HE
eminent qualifications Tor the po-ition
t4.tI xHs.r ths lrmiar with Honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Az Gerald. E'q of farheIn
the city Saturday on business conDe''
with the electric railroad. Mr.. 'e'a'
seen by Journsl reporter Who a1e' ~
when work would b"gin on the foSi
Nr. Gerald said that "a soon a. 'ne NV"
was all out of the g'oaoo
would probably begin at different 'ec'''
oil along the line. A. the power "
furnished by the Oakland Ns'7f'e'u
Company of Gardner, it oil De oe"
con.,ruc. the entire line at the zane "D.
The ties have been purchased ana "'n
ing at Pi.hon'. Ferry awaiting na''r
ton. The ties are whs, are known
and we're furnished by Geo. > h'c.''
A. C. Mari Of Pi.hon's Ferry the i''.
furnishing 5000 and the latter WV v"
What will do more washing thah
Of common resinous soap: one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

Easter novelties were never more "
tractive than now. Ostrich eggs I"
mounted in silver, lined with SIX "
painted and in gold lacquer The qa"a'
est eggs are of silver bronze, chased VIM
the figure in relief of the Jspane" s'
Of plenty and pottery" the sso 'e'"'
seeming to mean the same. These ssp
open with a hinge and are dainty shoas'
to be used as jewel case or bon Don "'''
ers for the toilet table. There " VIZ
usual supply OF papier'mache c''','
and hsres ard bsque hares and cnicA'''
emerging from egg. There are also Wv
or nests of ivory PAPER mache 's'
painted with flowers The largest Wv
siza Of COOS = enclosing in 'ueee'''''
.mall eggs, the smallest being the '''
of q wfen's egg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

An enterprisins green is trying to ,hov
itself on some of the lawns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The number of that intelligence ot.c, !.
1879 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The Portland Express. in a recent article,
brings out very clearly the importance of
be paper making Industry in this State
Maine rsnss to-day az one OF the greatest
paper making States IN the Union. Scat
'ered all over il are mills shose products
supply number of States Large as i.
this Maine industry there are many reasons
Tor believing that it is yet only in its in
fancy AMI is. in the future, destined to
tssume enormous proportions There is
every advantage for the growth of this
Industry, and it is not At all improbable
thst Maine will some Gay be the great paper
makiug centre for large number of
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
Daily 9eaaebrt 5ausa.l
o0noAv. APRIL I. 1890,

ards Of thanks and resolution. o, ,,.,..
oil &c ,harged at the rate Of ten cen. , h..
All save,. ing announcements OF .p..,,.;-
nenss whose object i. the raising Of 49,
viii Be charged at tie rate of fifteen crn,
linz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
Local Notices.

H-KNowLToN Young 'i r., ~
up the fr.,-clsss reputation o. ths ~. u
Fish Market. and are glad to see
customers and new ones as well. ,1a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The Governor. Tuesday. rendered to
Hon. W. P. whi'ehouse the position on
the Supreme bench made vacant by the
death Of Judge Danforth. and o Hon. O.
g. Hall of waterville. the position a,
judge OF the Superior Court of Kennebec
county. to be made vacant by Judge White
house's promotion.
These are both excellent selections for
shese important Judicial places.>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

GOV Bur ~ wasn't a iotg while in
cou-nirrug the natter, apparently; yet If
he hsi NJ tied tfh the problem year or
30, as Is cn-tofnary, nr could = have done
better as 10 ei,hef OF those judicial sp
po'ntmsnfs judge. W3.itthuu-e aa4 Hail
arr sm ng Ms,p~- uo.i tr1ils n Young
lawyers. aud p'l! HORN my judnal posi-
lion in which ihfy he uiar,i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

lncuhstors are beng put to work in
various parts of the State, ard the season
promises 10 be prosperou. one for the
ben business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
Sccol 2uo.lcrs.

ADAPT THE FRUIT To THE TREE
Come sit beneath thi. old oak tive,
And | OF love III speak to thee
"fhoal't speak of love? wen si,." sh, AL,
"neneaih this chestnut tree Instead"
- Washington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

The college boys OF the Maine league
should no, be afraid to give their batteries
an abundance of hard work. They should
practice with batsmen and work for bust
mesa No members of the nine need the
drill as much. But in the past none have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07
!sv2;1Ay, he ,.r.:s::: :.' d !;Is1:
AZ DAT or
HrnAtfny md lBrux.s.r
Special Tax Commission.

The Special Tas Cofnai--ion - III hold mreiing'
st the State library every fndny
o. g. NALL, Chairman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-07

St. Albau Com mauieIy, No :, knlghN
Temp1ar of Portland hiss vo,ed to attend
the triennial coDclaye Of the Grand En-
csmpment of Knight. Tempar OF the
United States which will be held in the ely
of Denver, Col, IN August 1892 An 10.
vi alton is extended 10 all the command.
cries of Maine to join in the pilgrimage.
The names of the competitors for the
Herald prize Saturday were Masters Ralph
Z. Plaisted, son If ex Gov. Piasted, ard
Frank G. Harrington of the Cony High
School, both resident. of Augusta, ard
Master Edgar NJ simpson of Lincoln
Academy, a resident of NV Castle. The
tournament was under the charge OF Pro'.
J. H. Parsons, the principal OF Cony liigh
School, and took place IN the principals
room in the building. The rules governing
the competition were strictly complied with
Yesterday was a day observed Throughout
Cnristendom in CONNIE m0ration OF the res
direction of the Lord Jesus Christ. Eater
10 always the first Sunday after the fui
moon, which happens upon or next aHef
the 2lst day of March, and if the fa'
moon should occur upon Sunday ''s'
Easter is the Sunday after. ltwssso h1ed
in early times, that the Christians mlan'
avoid the celebration of laser at the ums
of the Jewish passover held gu the Ven
day of the full moon.