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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

r. s. Smith Co.. announce in the
q lvsrtising columns Of the JoURsAL the
arrival . new line Of handsome ladies'
jackets ia sill the lsiss. s-Jles. They are
sIso Introducing . novelty in the shape Of
Tuscan cloth which Trey have In some
pretty designs. New dress pattefns, pretty
combinations, have also been received. and
all be open for public Z spec ON today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Fire At South oardasr, Mass.

GARDNER, Mass, May 8 AT O'Clock
Sunday morning, fra was discovered in the
residence Of ]. R. Conant, South Gardiner.
The fire originated near the furnace and
obt1ined good Roadway, burning from the
cellar to the roof before discovered. No
one was in the houae. The furniture was
totally destroyed, aud the house nearly de-
stroyed. Loss about $4,000; insurance
$500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The Saturday txip - Bostou on fhs
steamer Ksnnsbse, 10 bseonins very pepu-
lar - ii k.yes one IN oppcs unity 70 spsId
. day 10 Lostos vishous king too much
time from busis&ss. Many Gardiner pso-
pie are assiiias themselves Of this eppof-
lzaity. The boss lass Saturday carried .
soodiy number Of pssssnssrs AID large
reIaht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Influenza Spreading at Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL, NAY 8 - II flue, "a is spread
ing slarmiDgly here, Numerous clergy
men are i'll with 'he mslsdy; at many
churches services could not be held today
in consequence. It was found necessary
to close she Woo..on Convalscent destitute,
as the whole staff of doctors and nurses
are pfostarted with the Influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Perhaps You are run down, can't eat,
can't sleep, can't think, can't do anything
to your satisfaction, and you wonder what
ails you You should heed the warning,
vou are taking the first step into Nervous
Prostration. You need Nerve Tonic and
in Electric Bitters you will find the exact
remedy for restoring your nervous system
TO its normal, healthy condition. Surpris-
ing results follow the use Of this great
Nerve Tonic and Alternative. Your appe-
lite returns, good digestion is restored, and
The Liver and Kidneys resume healthy
action. Try bottle. Price soc. at Bow
ditch Webster & Co.'S Drug Store.
aug6deodchwky1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Day Emmons. the south end dealers 10
groceries, meats sud fsh, received the nfst
consignment Of Ksnnebec sbsd Saturday
and had big rush on them Gil day. They
sets handsome, too.hsome specimens ~ TIE
JoganAL representative can testify, having
parsaken Of one through the generosity Of
tie gentlemen Who compose the hfm, and
voali return thanks for the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Following are the appointments for the
Freshman exhibition: F. L. Ames, Show
A Fl. Evans. Harvard, Mass A.
N. Frost, Lawrence, Macs. W. E. Greene,
Linnens; Howe. Jr., Norway; F. Ken
rick, Fairfield; J. Kleinhsns, Jr., Milford,
Penn; W. B. Tuthill, Goohen. N. Y;
II. L. Whitman. So Paris; Sadie Brown,
Bangor; Grace c. Ilsley, Bangor; Matte
c Meserve, Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

0sue IL the Msire Central csrpentsfs
ssIissd in sheis ear yss1fdsy and vii .
oees caa u inca % repair The passenger
depot aae chssSs tie o0cs iron ne east %
she vess safe az Re depot and place hry
sin.iss In tee rsss ecd Of ence, % thaa
Ticres Ayxns D saslsss can see tfains COM
irg e:sb-s say and make ths desissd signals
hSossH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Revs. J. L, Seward aud DR.. A. T. Dunn
Of this city, have been chosen members of
the board OF trustees of the Maine Bible
Society. Rev. Dr. G.. ID. B. Pepper Of
Ssco, is also q member OF the board. e.
Stlson has been elected state superin-
tendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Proctor & Flood are doing good job on
the wall along Temple street, 10 front of
the Moves residence. TIE old wall was
crowded out of plsce by the roots Of the
big trees there, and it was found necessary
TO rebuild the whole Of it. after cutting out
the Obtfuiiye roots
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Notwithstanding the unfsvorAbls weather
there WAS fair audience at the 4 o'clock
mt eting yesterday afternoon in he Y. M.
C. A. psrlors. The address was by Rev
l. B. LeClsir who spoke earnestly and the
song service was spirited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Student We want badges for our grad
uating class. We have adopted - design
. graduate Surveying the universe.
Jeveler,-About how large would you
like the f1g1ress
Student - thilk the graduate should
cover about three-foufths Of the badge and
the universe the rema nder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Conductor Mace, Of W. & r Street
Railway. h grading bis lot on Main street.
He will have snug, pretty place when he
carries cut the plans be has in mind Mr..
Mace 10 enc Of the most valuable enplo, Is
Of the company. aud very popular With
those who ride upon hi, car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Read the advertisement whicl, appears
in todsy's JOURNAL, OF the Morris Eq aine
and Canine Paradox, which will be seen
here q. City Hall on MONDAY aud Tuesday,
May llth and 18th. T1e Paradox is draw
ing great crowds wherever il goes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

NJ. C. Foster & Son are building Inc
store house for their own use, on spur Of
the Maine Central track, and near North
street. The building 10 70x27, and will be
used for the storage Of rigging, lumber,
atc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

/ have had csta.rh for twenty yeaYs, and
used sli hiDds Of remedies without relief,
Mr.. Smith, druggist. OF Little FAlls, recon
mended Eye Cream Balm. The efFec: q
ths hfse application was magical, II sllsyed
the Inflammation and the mex. morning my
hesd VS. % clesf - bell. an convince
II nee viii eject permanent cure. I:is
soothing add pleasant. and ! strongly u:ee
- uss ~ al suaessfs. Terry, Little
1alls, n. 7. mai 4sod&v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
President Harrison Attends Church.

SAN Francisco, Cal, May 3-President
Harrison this morning attended the First
Congregasioualist church. During the
afternoon he rem med in his rooms, and
this evening he crossed over to Oakland,
where his train was waiting Shortly after
midnight be started for Portland, Ore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Rebellion in Bolivia Suppressed.

PANAMA, April 25.-The CAllao Por-
venier published, April Is. the following:
"Tbe recent attempt at rebellion in Bolivia
has been suppressed. 1t is now said that
an attempt to assassinate the President has
scciden lily been discovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

General Secretary Tower is getting the
Y. NJ. c. A. boat in shape. and il will soon
be ready for those connected with the asso-
citation who desire to use Ii for small fee
Ii plies In the waters of the Messalonskee,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Dublin Workmen Want Eight Hours.
DUBLIN, May Ten thousand workmen
Of this city today marched in q procession
to PhGaix Park where they held meeting,
at which 3 resolutitn demanding Q work
day Of eight hours was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mrs john Hogan, who has been visiting
her folks in town for The past few weeks,
returned to her home in Wiasiow, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The Best 6alre 10 the world for Cata,
Ryuises. Sores. Uloers, Salt Rhsun., Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chiiblains.
Corns, srd all Skin EFuptions, sad posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
y guaranteed 70 give perfect subtraction,
o. money refunded. Price u cent per
boz. For sale By Eovditth, Webster 4 Co
fnsseodkvly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

At "a meeting OF the president ar di,
rectors Of the Maine Hotel Proprietors
Association, recently held in Portland, this
city vas decided upon IS the place Of the
mex. snnual meeting, to be held Jane 4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Rev. Dr. Wan. II Spencer of this city
has been engaged To deliver the address
befure ue4h pJst, r. Gardiner. on Memo
RS, dsv. Dr.. Spsncac is a. eit q len. orator,
ard 4 G. A K veteran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Quite an interesting game Of hail took
place GA the ball grounds Saturday after
noon, between the Pitss6elds and the
Clippers. The clubs were very evenly
matched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Miss Filth Stevens, who was obliged to
have enc of her limbs smputated in order
to save life, is, by the use Of crutches, able
to be out on tie streets again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

A blessing to humanity 10 What Dr..
Buirs Cough Syrup can we'll be termed,
for Il has done more good already than any
other medicine. One trial viii convince
any one Of it, siicacy. Price Is cents.
"Thers's no terror, headache, in your
thfeafst,r
Fer am aimed 20 strong with remedy
That pass pin BY q an idle vuea,
6iace ne discsyssy Of 6alvslisa OIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Prof. BATHS, the popular elocutionist OF
this city. made . great hit at kents Hill
last week. 1.-THE finest we have heard" 10
the unsnimou. ve.sict. Prof. BATHS fame
10 spreading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mr.. D. E. Gilman, teamsrer for Geo. E..
Goodwin, came very near receiving serious
injuries one day last week. by being hit in
the stomach by wagon thill. As it was
be was laid up for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Representative C. A. Harrington Of Nor
ridSswock was in town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mr.. sud Mrs. C. B. Kstsedgs and Misc
Lizxis Kistrsdgs we're in the city over Sua-
day visitinR the family Of Mr.. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

FSG nines ffcm the sophia M IRE and
freshman grades ia tie hign school play ed
a game Of bsse bal S,.o-dsy forenoon. 10
q fisld nese (iimsn street The freshmen
were victoli3gs in a &c 3,e Of SO to ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

4 special communication Of Watefville
Lodge No. 80, +. 4 A. M, viii b held thi,
Monday evening", for work in the third
dsgree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The teachers and scholars appreciate the
water which has been introduced ct the
new sehoolhouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Farmer" Miles of Charlstoa, ILL.,, was
in town Friday, on professional business
connected with Fa;rview Stock Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Rev. Go C. AndrsSs will move to Ssco
some tim his week. where he will be
settled evar ;h+ Methodist chu'eh. He hss
numerous friends here who viii be sorry
TO see hiLJ - away,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Miss Marie P. Chase Of Wilfmantic.
Conn.,, 10 visiting her aunt. Mrs. Abel
Prescott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Miss Maggie Lunssden is visiting her
brother this week, who resides in Boston
Highlands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mr. Daniel B. Bowman was on Saturday
last united in marrisgs to Miss Kate Ames
Of Canaan, Rev c. F. Whitcomb perform
ing the ceremony. The happy couple re-
ceiye the best wishes of their many friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Hayden : Robinson are repairing DR..
Thsyef's Stable, which vss badly injured
by lse several weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
FAIRFIELD LOCALS,

Mr.. Sevell Pratt has been having q
tough time with Is grippe, but Is now able
to be out sgsin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

There viii Be Q concert given q the
South Congregational church this evening.
The following talent viii BE- introduced /:
F. Mont Hose, CslmAbAund Quartet, Miss
Wood, Mrs Stone, Mr.. Charlie Chase,
Miss Bertha NcClinch md Hf. Frank
Hodedon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Rev. ]. 8 Merrill who has been .ick il
this village long tiue, died last Wedues-
day ct the sgs Of Al years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Hes fling saws agaio," complained .
disgusted b,arder Of his neishbor, who
used to clear his head and throat every
mofning. Rather than lose two good
ocarders, Mr.. Lar dlord cured the invalid
p bottle Of Adamson's Botanic Cough
-sAlssm. may4d&x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mrs. Alexander Cox and her little daush-
ter are visiting her felix's in Fort Fairfield,
Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Rev. D. B Holt left Saturday morning
for bis field of labor, which il to be At
Ken.'s Hill, fer the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The committee Of arrangements chosen
b. wstsr,iIle City Bard for re coming
benefit concert for Prof. Hall met Satur-
day pisnt for the Transaction of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Barcelona Much Disturbed by the
Strikers.

BARCELONA. May 3.-Considersble dis
order prevails here. Five petsrds exploded
during last night causing great alarm and
doing much damage. A conflict between
the police and strikers has just taken place.
Pistol shots we're exchanged. The ring.
leaders among the rioters were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

A police escort furnished By Ci.J Mar
shAi Baakef, viii be among tie features OF
the parade in this city on Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mr.. A. G. Bowie has bought the trucking
ou.as Of Mr.. Charles Butler. The zig viil
be used in the building operations in which
be IL to be engaged this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mrs. 4. o. Robbins has goEs 70 Bangor
% remain for fes weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Dismissed for Being Absent from Werk
on May Day.

vienna, May Fifteen thousand weav-
efs at Bieliiz and 1000 employees at Pesth
were dismissed for being absent from work
on May day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, May 3.--Sister Mary
Agatha Russell, founder Of the convent Of
Sisters Of Visitation Of St. Paul, the Oldest
visitant in America, died yesterday at an
old age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mayor 4. y. speas saA wife spsns Sun
dsy IN MoEmoaSa q Nss. 6psaF's former
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Rev. e. A. House preached his ffss SER
mon TO his new parishionefs Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mr. Charlie Hutchinson Of Waterville il
Of bic home in this city for . biisf rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The vassaf siri-Do you play chessa
The Harvard man-O, NO, lie entirely
TOO fatisuing. / confns myself entirely 10
fooeball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Miss Nellie Bachelor Of Msridsn, Conn.
10 visiting q Mr.. e. A. Vose's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mr.. Daniel Allen vent to Lewiston Sat.
urdAy, returning home today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Kidney troubles if taken in season are
easily cured with Johnson's Anodyne Liai-
ment. Fact. may4d&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Thomas Leigh. Eco. went to Boston on
the boat Saturday on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

A Candidate: Wculd-be Purchaser-I
want to see 9 good looking glass.
Pretty Sales Girl--Whst's the matter
with me- for instapce2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mas Lillian Jeschvisd 10 the guest oil
her uncle, Mr. Harry pinkbam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
skowHEcAMLocALs.

P. s. Lonsley Of Scion vas st the Hessl-
ton Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Barry Sullivan Dead.

LoHDoS, May 3.-Bsrry Sullivan, the
trsgedian, 10 dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Death Of Chief OF National Bank
Division.

Jerome C. Burnett, chief Of national
bank division treasury department for Is
years, died Of paralysis resulting from grip.
this afternoon, aged 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

De- Ha,sy's Tssah "a Eafachs Dsops
I'm CT. nov17sodSnee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Politicians would have it that the work
ing people want the earth, but this
impression is erroneous It il fact,
hawever, that when they WANT thing
they WANT u badly, and generally get
it. In common with everybody else,
they have found out that the best
way to get what they WANT,
is to use one Of those little WANT ads.
in the JOURNAL. They cost but Is
cents for two insertions or 50 cents .
week, and viii do the business for you
every time. when you want to buy or
sell anything try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Farmers are preparing the ground for
teed.-Business is starting ia every depart
ment.-Vessels are discharging freight
daily steamers. Cas.ine and Rich
mond. make regular trips, calliug at Brook
lin.-Yes, we have all got it, or have had
1t: ''la grippe" 'irfusnzs" or "pink.
eye."-With the month Of May come the
school ms ams.-Hancock County Teachers
Association will meet at Lsmoine. May 20
and 30.-Is does net cost much to sweeier
now, twenty pounds Of graduated sugar. TO,
one dollar iu Brooklin. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
No room for doubt-The recitation room.

A noble gift to the world. DR.. johnson
left in Johnson's Anodyne Eminent.
Many bless him, may4d&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

DAMS ABSOLUTELY CuRxsi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
STATE NEWS.

HOULTON.
Scarcity Of water 10 causing much loss to
Aroostook lumbeImen. - Nearly all the
drives are hung up and can only be started
by immediate and copious raj s Delay q
at this season are serious for the probability
of getting in the drives is daily diminish.
iug.
OxBow.
We are having an early spring. The ice
left the river the 18th and the snow il abou,
all gone. The water is high in the river
and the small streams are we'll up. Driv-
ing is good, and there are somewhere alb oui
700 drivers above here on the stieams trib-
u ary to the Aroostook river. No grain
owed vet. Seed potatoes are scarce and
Ugh, rs cts. per bushel. Hay plenty, stock
looks velour vote on the railroad ques.
i on was very light. many Of their riders
were on the drives one day last week.
There were between fifty and sixty men
went by here going to the drives-Willie
Libby who broke his leg last wiatef ia
now going without cYutchss
Hancock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-11-17
W. c. I. U. CONVENTION
At Boston Addressed by Mrs. Potter
Palmer Of Chicago.

Bosros, Nov. 16 AT the W. C. T. U.
Convention this afternoon, Mrs. Potter
Palmer Of Chicago. chairman Of the bosrd
of lady managers Of the Worlds Fair. made
a brief address in which she asked the CO.
operation Of women ali over the country in
making the womens EXHIBITS st the fair
something Of which they may feel proud.
She announced there would be DO eepsrste
voman's department at the fair. Banker
Spear of Chicago, who has chsrged the
placing of bonds for the erection Of rev
temperance temple, reported that . tenth of
the 5000 600 required was already secured
aad considerable progress made upon the
building. Apother letter was read from
Governor Russell resretting that ergsge-
ments prevented bis attending the conven-
ton. The chairman stated tha. the hisses
that greeted the previous letter of the Glv-
ernor were made by persons in the sudience,
not delegates to the convention. The
general sutjscl for discussion was Work
in the Evangelical Departments.
Mrs. Marshall OF Michigan spoke of the
work in the almhouse and j,ils; Mrs Mar
gsret Watts Of the work in the police
stations; Mrs. S A. McCiees Of the labors
among snd soldiers and sailors; Mrs. Jenoie
Smith of the work among railroad men.
sabbath Observances" was treated by
Mrs. j G. Bsieman. Mrs. Matilda Is.
Corse Of Chicago gave information regard
leg the rev temperance temple This
evening the bsrquet in Music Hall was
largely attended, Mrs Msrg Llvermore
was POSTMASTER. Many short speeches
were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-11-17
THEY ARE READY.
War Ships Put in Condition for Active
Service il Necessary.

BROOKLYN, Nov. I6 Ia compliance
with Secretary Trscy's orders the Brooklyn
navy yard vas sslir yesterday with the
preparations for having the Bennington,
Atlanta and Concord ready for sea immedi-
asely. The Atlanta, which has been thor
oughly overhasled in the dry dock within
the past few dsys, was yesterday st the
coal dock having her bunkers filed with
coal. Toward noon the navy yard tender
brought up from For. wsdsTorth the am
and IL was slowed away. Ali her stores
practically ready for orders.
The Bennington was put upon the wood
en- dry dock and large force set TO work
70 clean and paint her. As her coal snS
provisions are already on board il 10 ex-
pected she will be ready By Tuesday The
Concord has sleo finished cosling. Every.
thing on beard this vessel Is 81 bright ss a
new pin, q she can sail on a few hours
notice. The Concord's men do net relish
the idea Of going to the GILLIAN coast, as
the climate, they say. is unhealthy as this
season of the year.
Secretary Trscy's orders are, however,
construed as meaning that all three ship
must 20 there. The Chicago, Resf
Admiral Walkers flagship. hss taken
the A;lants's pisee in the dry dock.
Work was yesterday begun on her
ventilators and coadenrers, ard such pro-
arsss made ~ would lead TO the belief that
si1s will be ready for ses in ten days, Some
difference Of opinion exists among the
captains Of III, various varships as TO the
use Of the c,mplemenfs Of marines afriv-
ing for service on the ships, but - Sscre-
taro Tracy lie said to fasor the employment
Of men in this branch Of the service il is
likely they viii 60 on board Part Of
Secretary frscy's order was for the i'm
mediate shipment Of 100 COO six-pound
cartridges by express overland to San
Francisco. and steps were yesterday taken
to have this carried out. This 10 the nrsi
time since the var that 90 large quantity
Of ammunition has been shipped overland