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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Business is humming at the establishment
Of The Maine Manufacturing Co. One
order has lately been received which calls
for 1900 OF one kind Of easy chairs which
they manufacture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

A horse belonging to c. o Turner took
q spin down Water stYee: Tuesday and rsn
on. onto the bridge. No damage was done,
however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Miss Alice Cushing Of Boston, Mass,
Was called homa on Wednesday owing to
the illness Of her father, Mr.. Luther
Cushing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

George f. Stanford Of Lewiston was in
the city yesterday, the guest Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

The pupils Of the grammar school vii
unfui . handsome piece Of American
bunting above the school building Friday
With sppforfiAse exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

NJ C. FOES. formerly Of this city but
now Of Portland. was in town yesterday on
business connected with the Leland Tan
ming Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

The schooner L. Treat will sail SatuH-
dsy with 800 toes OF ice from the HAines
4 Lawrence houses 70 New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

The CAnibss Club have put fac Estey
upright piano into their club house. 1t is
from the music rooEs OF Z. II. Fox, and
gives excellent satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Rev. E. A. Wymsn of Maiden, Mass, is
vi.itiae his brother, Mr.. Chas. Wymsn,
Who resides in the lower part Of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Deputy Marshal MeKennsy Of Augusta
vss Ia the city Yesterday afternoon, look
Ing After gentleman wanted in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Mr.. Horne, . farmer in this town. 10
building . new house en- West street. which
he will occupy himself. 1t is now boarded
in and shingied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

W. s. Partridge Of Lynn. Mass, il ia
tia place for few days. called here By
the death Of bis vifs's mother, Mrs. Nick.
efsen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

There 10 quite vigorous kick among the
residents at the Center on account OF the
condition of the roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
WATERvILLE LOCALS

Mrs Amos Abbott and her daughter.
Miss Alice, who have been in the South
throush the winter have returned to their
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Tie iaasral Of Mrs Dolly J. Nlekersor
was held yestsfday afternoon from her late
residence. Rev. Mr.. 0gier conducted TIT
services,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Ny wife cured me Of very severe
collie IN fve ninutes with Johason's Auo-
dyns LInimett. may lsdSw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Mr. Henry Sawyer Of South Gardiner,
who owns ths block on Water street next
south Of the one belonging to J X. Foye,
is now considering tearing down the old
structure ssd erecting a handsome new
block Oh the site. Architect Lewis will
make plans and estimates and it s very
probable that the block may be built this
saWmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mrs E T. Gordon Of this place is visit
ing Mrs Newport Of Mechanic Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Several young ladies Of this place who
are students st Coburn Classical Institute
at Waterville, belong to the archery clut
which has feen organized there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Mr.. James F. Lawrence, Who has re-
Gently been challenged by Moody, the
Richmond Splinter, wishes the JOURNAL to
state that he will not run Mr.. Moody now,
under any conditions. Is he does not wish
10 have anything more to DO With . man
who has proved himself unworthy the A.
tention of q gentleman. Mr.. Lawrence
gave the man Moody three days to meet
i,tm in Augustx and arrange for race. At
So expense of nearly $40 and considerable
time and trouble Mr.. lawrence went
ta the Hotel North in Augusta en-
tae Friday evening decided upon, and %
hxs already been stated Moody failed to
meet him or send any excuse Whatever for
his shssnce. He has siace claimed to have
heen ia Has sschusetts and unable to be
here at the time specified. Il 10 believed
here that had he cared to have met Law
renee, sems OF bis nsay friends ID kich-
iaond would have tslesrsphsd him thss he
Was wanted TO make arrangements fer the
race AMI he would have been only
10 ar xious 10 have come Oh to
msSe the arrangements to win the
$50, witch be seemed so sure Of. Ii IL
vary evident tbs: Moody does nos want to
-un Mr. Lsvrenee when he resorts to such
shallow excuses TO escape . tliai Of speed
VIII CD he knows ell enough would result
in bis owu Ssfest Massachusetts, or New
Ham shire o. Vermont CT even the Prov
aees are too near to Richmond and Mr..
Lawrence does no: ~ish 70 spsnd bis time
ut money in chasing Moody over the Uaised
States ard compelling HIM to run. He
therefore makes the simple aan ouncemea,
this. be viii not ren each q man aader Any
eui,;i,es ard in dis decision he ia upheld
by esery msa in G srdinsr who has watched
g. e matter from the start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

jack O'Melia arrived Tuesday night, aud
yesterday his diamond championship belt
vas on exhibition at the store Of II. F.
Burgess, where it of course attracted much
attention. Dick Phillips arrived last night
and both men are understood to be in the
best possible condition for the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
HAi-LoW ELL LOCALS.

NJ A. A. Heath aed wife lefs yest sfday
for York Rsihof 20 spend the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

The base bali nine from Pitts6eld will
play the Stars of this place here on Memo
rial day. These two mines had game in
I'itsdeld lsst Saturday, regardless of the
rain, the Stars being victorious in score
Of 20 to 4 They hope that the conditions
uiay be more favorable for them on the
30Eh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Mr.. II. J. Quinn received yesterday
fns pais II 6panish game fowl from he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
RANDOLPH LOCALS.

An sns-rprisisz Pisss.ca farmer has peas
u five inches high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Ths fcs: new electric Eshss 10 Farming
dsls will be turned on for the FIRST time to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

A party Of shont ten young society ladies'
n this city made an excursion 70 Augusta
yesterday afternoon on the electric car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

A. n. spear Esq. AID II. p. Closson are
in Phillips ia attendance oc the annual
meeting OF the Phillips 4 Ranselsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

The Auhmslians.' the new secret So
cisiy for boys which has recently been Or
gained here. held one Of the most success
al meetings since their organization Tues
day evening. Two candidates were given
the degree and applications were received
from Ave more who are anxious to join.
@ B. Ciasop, Ed, and w. f Ssudley Of
the advisory couueil were present and the
fret mentioned gentleman gave the boys 3
fee talk. full Of sound advice, which was
well received. The society is growing
rapidly ia strength and influence over its
mem 9ers and is destined TO do much good
TIE society needs set Of regalis aud not
feeKas hardly able to purchase the entire
outfit themselves the members will soon
adopt IA eth d whereby sll who may feel
disposed to assist them will be given the
opportunity. 1t 10 to be hoped that when
the cali does come it will End . hearty
response. Prof, Wright and the members
Of the new order will soon take an excursion
to some local pleasure resort for day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

TIE X. NJ. c. A., 10 arranging for 3 gran
excursion down river on the Isisndsr earl!
ID the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
skowHEcAML LOCALS,

Miss Hssfis NAsh, vho hAs been Visiting
fsieaas IN Bangor, returned home TuesdAy-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
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GARDINER LOCALS.

Work Las commented On the wsIis Ct the
rev back buita.ng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

A. C. ssilphen. Esq., vss in Bangor yes
tsrIay on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
MARKER nuPoRYs.
New York MONEY Market.

NEW YORK. May 20.
Money easy. ranging from "a to4l
Prime paper at s to-.
Government bonds. dull, heavy
Railroad bonds, dull, ste adv.
The following are the 0iostne nunta tiops nj ae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

Yesterday workmen finished the sidewalk
on Burriil street, between Main street and
the new schoolhouse on the hill. This walk
will be appreciated by those VINO have oc.
C aston TO go to the school and others who
have occasion to use it. Street crossings
should row be made in two or three places
slong the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
The Proof Of the Pudding.

nave YOU HumoFss causing OlOtcne6.
Does your blood run thick and sIusgish?
Are you drowsy. dull and Iangaid?
La q bad taste in your mouth, and
Is your tongue all furred and coated?
Is your sleep with bad dreams broken?
Do you feel downhearted. dismal,
Dreadipg something, what, you know nota
Then be very sure you Re bilious
That you have torpid liver.
and what you need is something to rouse 1t
and make j. active enough to throw of the
impurities that clog it; something to invig-
crate the debilitssed y stem, and help all
the organs to perform the duties expected
Of them, promptly and energetically. Tha.
something is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi.
cal Discovery. the great Blood Purifier,
which lis propriesors have such faith in tha.
they guarantee it to cure. II i. does not,
your money will be refunded But il will.
Buy it, try it, and be couvi. ced Of i.s won.
derful power. II the proof Of the pudding
is in the ea,ing, the proof of this remedy IL
IN the taking. may l8d&wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

The Board Of Trade meet again tonight.
at O'Clock and several matters Of general
interest will be considered. Every one
interested in the welfare Of Fairfield.
should be present. The meeting will be
hald in the Engine Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

An additional side track has been put in
st the horse car stable, which will materially
simplify the handling of the cars, as the
opsn and close cars will be on different
tracks, so that each can be reached without
moving the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

DAsA's ABSOLUTELY cusssl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21

The great skating contest At the rink
comes off tonight, and an immense crowd
is anticipated. Ample provision will be
made by the managers for tina preservation
OF good crder- The Waterville Military
Band. r 2. Hall. leader. has been engaged
for the occasion, and will be there in full
force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-21
LOST.

r 0a1-0ctv cen Ga lert's tey goods store,
~ Water sfrses, and Cnehnes Heights, eoca
he other. with desp harder. Finder please leave
1t JOURNAL cthcc- myiedivs
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

The game is lost, and staggering back in ex-
haustion he dreams The bright hours OF
the past mock lis agony, ana In his dreams
hends with eyes Of fire ana tongue OF flame
circle about him with Joined hands to dance
and sing their orgies with hellish chorus
chanting Hail brother - kissing his clammv
forehead until their ioathsome locks Towing
with serpents, crawl into his bosom and sink
their sharp fangs and suck up his lifss
blood, and coiling around his heart pinch It
with chilis and snu1ders uuutte-able.
Take warning! You are no stronger than
tens of thousands who have by this practice
been overthrow. No young man in our
cities can escape being tempted. Beware OF
the first beginnings! This road is "A down
grade, and every instant increases the mo-
mentum. Launca not upon this treachegous
sea. Split hulkS strew the beach. Everlast-
ing storms howl Up and down. tossing IN.
wary crafts INTO the heugate. 1 speak "a
what have seen with my own eyes | hav
looked off into the abyss and / have sean
the foaming and the kissing, and the whi,.I
ing of the horrid deep in which the mangled
victims writhed one upon another and
struggled, stranged, blasphemed and died
the death stare OF eternal despair upon their
countenances as the water gurgled over
them.
To gamblers deathbed there comes no
hope. He will probably die alone His for
mer associates come not nigh his dwelling
When the hour comes hls miserable soul viii
go out of miserable lite into a miserable
eternity. AshiS poor remains pass the house
where he was ruined, old companions may
look out mCGIent and say, There goes the
old carcaSs-dead at last" but they will not
get up from the table. Let him down now
into his grave Plant 70 tree TO cast its shade
there, for the long, deep, eternal gloom that
settles there is shadow enough. Plant no
'forget-me-not' or eglantines around the
SPOT, for flowers were not made to grow on
such a blasted heath. Visit it not III the sun
shine, for that would be mOckery, but IL the
dismal night, when no stars are out ana tho
spirits OF darkness come down hursed on the
wind. then visit the grave of the gambler!
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
In the House.

G1sT DAY.-The Indian Appropriation bill
was passed. -. The Postofice Appropriation
bill was considered.
GID DAY.-Speaker Reed, having recovered
from his Temporary indisp0sitiou, called the
House TO order. Mr.. Kelley introduced
bill to repeal that part of the National Bank
ing act That requires National banks
70 purchase United States bonds. go.
The House then went into Committee Of
the Whole (Mr. Allen, of Michigan, III the
chair on the Postoffice Approximation bill
Without disposing Of the bill the committee
arose. and the House ad jOurned until eight
O'Clock. -. The Immigration bill was consd
cred at the night session, but without max
ing much progress the House adjourned.
O3RD DAY.-Mr. Greenhalge introduced c
JOINT resolution to bring the employees under
the Indian bureau within the provisions OF
the Civil Service act. The House then pro
ceeded to the consideration of the bill fixing
the salaries of United States District Judge!
1.-The House substitute was withdrawn,
leaving the Senate bill i'll its original form,
providing that the salaries of district judges
shall be S5OOO per annum. At this point the
House took recess until evening, at which
ession pension bills were considered.
GATH DAY.-Mr. Wickham submitted To
the House, by authority Of the majority Of
the Coinage Committee, an adverse report
on the Senate bill for the free coinage Of
silver. The POstoffice Appropriation bill
was then laid aside with favorable recon
mendatlon, and MI Cannon called up the
Deficiency Appropriation bill. The House
ats O'Clock, adjourned, without disposing Of
the bill
9th DAY.-There was no further fl:bus
tering by the Democrats and the Deficiency
bill was considered. . . Mr. Wike has pro
posed plan to impeacn Speaker Reed 70!
classifying the record Of the House
GOTH DAY.-Mr. Boutelle presented tht
conference report on the Naval Approprla
ton bill. 1t was adopted =. Mr. McComa.
introduced bill to establish a system O
postal savings repositories as d branch Of th'
Postoffice Department $3.50 The Direct Tai
bill was passed by q vote Of I13 TO lOl.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
4 FLORIDA LYNCHING.
Two Outlaws Taken from the Gaines
Vile Jail and Hung.

A special from Gainesville Alachus
County, in the western part 0: Florida, re-
ports lynching there of two members Of q
desperate gang OF thieves and plunderers.
Their last act was the shooting OF T. 3. Nc.
therson, who kept store JUS: outside o. the
city limits.
Nike Kelly, white, the leader Of the gang,
and Jim Champion, a co!crsd ex-conVict,
were captured next day and taken TO Gaines
Vile
Mcpherson died during the night. and the
citizens were so infuriated that they rose en-
naaSse, took the murierers from the jail and
hung them 10 two big pines nearby.
census returns from ALASKA, - - q
ID, show total population Of : ~.
IN 4&l9 are white, eighty-two Di2rHs
---Sed. 2l25 colored and -. 49, native.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS-.
In the Senate.

GID DAY.-The Sherman and FRYE amend
ments to the Copyright bill were adopted
and the bill was passed by vote of 80 to IA
1.-The Indian DepredatiOns bill was con-
sidered. Mr.. Higgins reported favorablv
the Senate bill to provide for the payment
of the French spoliatiOn claim. The bill for
a new Custom House i'll Bowling Green, New
York City, was passed. Some dozen pension
bills were passed, including bills increasing
the pensions of the widows OF General Gus
ter Admiral Wilkes and General Daniel I'll
mann to 500 month.
9th DAY.-rhe Indian Depredations bill
was passed. Senate bill setting apart
certain tract OF land in Arizona for Indian
schools and other educational purposes was
passed. . The Senate bill to Increase the pen
sion of Brigadier-General w. II. Powell to
So month was passed.
65TH DAY.-The Nicaragua Canal bill was
discussed, Messrs Vest and Davis opposing
it,. AT the evening session 12f pension oilis
were pa ssed.
9th DAY.-The Nicaragua Canal bill was
taken up as the unfinished business, and Mr..
Morgan addressed the Senate i'll defence Of
tue bill. Mr.. SpOOner reported faVCrably
a proposed amendment to the Deficiency
bill, apprOpriating $2,50D,O 900 TO reimburse
the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Della
ware, Virginia and South Carolina and the
city of Baltimore for money advanced by
them in support of the war of 1912. The
conference report on the Naval Appropria-
ton bill was agreed to. The Senate then ad-
journed.
9th DAY.-The credentials Of Mr.. Plat,
of Connecticut, for his new Senatorial term
beginning March next were placed on Tile.
$50. Mr.. Morgan and Mr. Vest had an en-
counter over the Nicaragua Canal bill ....
The Sundry Civil bill were discussed and
several amendments were made.
68TH DAY Little progress was made with
the Surdry Civil bill -. The bill to establish
a United States Land Court was passed.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-04-17
Before the Camera.

1t you are short and stout don't ask
the poor artist to make picture OF
your full length, writes u PHOTOGRAPHER
in Tile Ladies Home Journal. He
VIII, If you insist; but he knows lie is
doing great wrong thereby. Nothing
IS SO graceful and pleasing in a picture
OF a stout lady as sitting half-iepgth,
the figure so turned as to hide the too
100 stoutness. Again, if you are slim
and angular, do not for an instant for
get that full-length figure will make
you apper more slim and angular. Then
the prrtty bust picture is your hope and
you should insist on having none other.
Ii gentleman has very long neck
no matter how nicely he looks in high
collar-his picture if taken in such q
high affair would look grotesque. A
short neck and high collar, long neck
and low turned down collar by all
means. No loud stripes, no great
checks, no striking figures should be
worn in a photograph. One thing bear
III mind when you visit the studio
bring along your home expression.
Don't spend two days before you come
to the studio practicing poses and diff
eront expressions before your mirror:
and lastly, give the photographer the
benefit of exercising his artistic and pro.
fessional ability.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-04-17
Bird, got Doomed.

An ingenious New York lady who has
1ondness for scientific experiments is
reported to have latolcy turned her love
ior electrical engineering to practical
account. She was without servant.
and determined to try whether she
could not light the kitchen fire by
means OF tame flash of electricity. so
to speak, and then let it burn up before
she got up herself. She prepared wires
to an from her bed-head to the kitchen
CRATE. thus completing an electric cur
rent with the aid Of 81 small battery, and
AL that then remained to be done was
to SO build" the fire that the materials
should become easily equitable. The
wires We're connected by piece of plat
mum, and round this there was loosely
wrapped what tirewori> makers call
lightning paper" Over this again
Vas strewn some tissue paper. upon it
placed wheel Of tirewood and on the
latter the coal. At Z in the morning.
When The fire had to be lit, the current
was "ent from The scientist through the
wires. The platinum lit the lightning
paper, then the tissue, the tissue the
tlrcwood, and the tirewood the coal.
Whom she descended to the kitchen the
kettle was boiling and the place COM
1ortably warm. She thinks she has
done something towards the solution OF
the servant giri question.