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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

We authorize our advertised druggist to
sell you DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this
condition. II you are afflicted with La
Grippe and will use this remedy according
to directions, giving it q fair trial, and
experience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded. We
make this offr, because Of the wonderful
su ccess Of d. Kings New Discovery dur
ing last seasons epidemic Have heard Of
no case in which it failed. Try it. Trial
bottles free at Bowditch, Webster & Co.,
Drug Store. Large size SOC and sl.O0.
aug6deod&wchwkyly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Still that old conundRum, "What b..
comes Of all the pins?' 10 occasionally
heard. Did you ever think of the times .
superstitious person passes pin the point
Of which 10 towards him and how often b.
stoops to pick one up that lies head toward
him? The pins are lost not worn out,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

They had be en- arguing in heated sor.
Of wsy. when the fat man shook his puigy
fist and said: do you claim to be gem
tlemsn, si'!" Not if you d." replied the
little man. Then the walters inteffered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
ELECTRIC
LuSTRE STARCH.

The genuine IL always in Hive Packages. ioc
each. BEWARE OF LIMITATIONS. For sale by ell
nocers. The only starch which makes collars and
cuffs look like new.
Mxs FRAxcRs Gomez wife OF General John n
Corsc. the hero Of Aiiatoons and ez.Postmastss Of
the City Of Boston, SAYS
~ hare tAs Electric L,xsfre ss1rcA vs.f IN n,s
,anndrg. and1 gtses great saiitfacaoa. Nfs excel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

With the right kind of candidate
New York Republicans will stand an
excellent chance to carry the state next
fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

A Chicago despatch announces tina,
the controlling interest in the Salt Lake
Herald has passed into Gentle hands
and that II is to be made strong Demo,
cratic paper, advocating the admission
Of Utah into the Union. 1t has been ths
leading exponent Of the Mormon church
and 1t Is difficult to see how its Demo
cracy can be any more pronounced thar
1t has been for long time past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

There is satisfaction in the fact that
the advantages of birth in this country
are never such as to keep q man from
being known for about Whist he is. Had
the Prince Of Wales been born Of Amer
lean parents he would be regarded today
as bankrupt gambler. But perhaps
sucha rare good fortune would have put
him into honest work and made a mar
Of him. The Prince does not appear te
Be without his good points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

The Sons Of Veterans decorated the sssvs
Of their comrade, James Haskell vhe d,,a
during the past year, with beautiful ac,s,
pillow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Sarah 0fne Jsvstt, although born in the
little village Of South Berwick. Me-. says
. writer In the New York Mail and Ex.
press, has become . part Of Boston life
daring the past few years, and psssss the
greater pass Of the winter ssssoa there and
her summers Al Manchesser-by theses
Mis- Jsseft began writing for publication
yhen about 20 years Of sSe. Her most
popular aovei 10 "A CounIy Doctor,
which met With instant approval. THE
5sory Of the Nornsns," .DeephAvsn" and
"a Msrsh Island' are secluded in the lats
Of her books. Besides these volumes che
has been . frequent Contributor to the
leading maRsz mes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

The Sons Of Veterans ere receiving many
compliments ON their marching Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

There were some beautiful displays u
flowers on Water street Saturday forsnos..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
GHOST STORIES

When you hear a man say
We've got a PIANO here
just as good as the IVERS
& POND for a great deal
less money!" remember that
all the ghost stories have
not been told yet.
When you hear a man say
that So-and-so' keeps a
better line of musical goods
than we do, just add one
more to your list of ghost
stories.
When you want an IVERS
& POND PIANO with all
its patented improvements,
see that you get it. Allow no
solicitation or specious mis-
representation to switch you
off onto something inferior.
Ghost stories frighten chill
dren, but not mature and
sensible people.
Call on us and try the
lVERS & POND SOFT
STOP, even though you do
not wish to buy ANYTHING.
BEAN & HAMLEN,
Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

There will be . meeting Of the Augssls
McAll Auxiliary, Monday p. n, June Id,
in the Congregational chapel, ct O'Clock.
Az this 10 the last regular meeting before
fall, 1t 10 specially desired that every mem
Der be present. All are welcome,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
MAINE GOSSIP.

Bridgton News: Whatever comes Of
the talk about selling out Bridston to a
syndicsss. there il very general agreement
that il the Maine Central Railroad owned
both our railroad and steamboat line, re
should witness very large increase in ex-
cursion travel and summer bosiness in and
about this 'gafdsn-spst of New England -
The rouad-trip,e xcursions by lake and rail
have already grown wonderfully popular,
ard were the transportation lines undas
one management. rather than rivals ~ nov.
new attractions would surely be introduced
which must result in doubling and irehiing
the number Of passengers over thss delight
tul route.
South Dexter boasts Of a smart old man.
sged 81. who takes care Of bis horse, Gov,
calf, pig. and saws and ,piiis oil of his
wood, also waits on his invalid wife. He
does the work about the hauss. makes four
or Ave pounds of butter week, carries il
to market sad ge,s 20 cents q round. He
isn't saking people to get up donation parties
or fairs TO pay his bills.
one man has been found Who is willing
to do his Part towards srsctisg soldiers'
monument. Peleg Washburn. an ssec ana
| respected resident Of Dex se-, has submit
| ted . proposition to the town OF Abbot
he will bay and locs.e in town \ soldiers
monument, TO coet $1,000 and to be s;n.ils,
70 the one recently erected in Dexser. L.
rsturn for this git the town is 80 psy him
in;ereston the sum named at the rate Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

The JoCgsAL's representative, Mr.. j
NJ. Gross, who has just returned from q
trip through some Of the towns In east
eFn Kennebee tells US there ia no ques-
ton about il, farmers have '4started
anew" A great deal Of yellow corn has
been planted. and large fields Of oat.
and other grains have been sown. Farm
era generally have planted from one TO
three acres Of corn, and he learned Of
one farmer in the adjoining town OF
Unity in waldo county who had planted
thirty acres Of potatoes All crops are
looking well at this time, and IL favor
able season ensues farmers will not send
40 much money out West for corn and
feed az they have been doing the past
few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Three basses containing the enpleyss q
the Hollingsvorth 4 Whitney Co.'S nill h
Braintrse. Mass., drove through the cisy
Yesterday on their way to Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Mr.. VIM. W. Jackson has Just oouplslsd
for Augusta new bridge ct Coembs' Nills.
The bridge 10 ~ feet wide aud 80 fsss b.
tween piers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
NOTICE.

Havtsg this day closed my busir css, which Ia,
been conducted under my own name. and formed
. o. partner, hip 18th r. ner u. FOLSOM and h ensy
W. bictneiJ, shsli continue the wholesale ard ne
tau grocery and troyisicn business 81 Nss n and
~ Water esree. Augusta. Ne. Thankfn9 my
many patrons for their liberal patronage IN inc
pAsr. assure all that may favor the nsw atfn,
-tyled The Jau IS ". FULLER Co.. with falr treat
meIt and prompt atteut,on.
JANIS u HuLIER-
juno lst. 1891. jusidtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
Speaking of Reaa1ng NJ

Sbeaking Of Reaaimg No
ties.
We can put your announce.
ment in plain words, in plain
type and in plain sight Of
every casual reader. This
form of advertising proves ex.
ceedingly remunerative in
some cases.
Run of the paper.
The advertiser who has suf
1cient faith in the integrity
and discretion of our accom-.
plished foreman to trust to his
Judgment in the location and
display of advertisements
never gets left in the long
run. Change is a law of ma.
ture, and it is well to apply ii
in your business announce.
nlents. Variety is the spice
of advertising.
Call at the Business Office
THE PUBLISHER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
One OF the provisions Of the deed Of the

One OF the provisions Of the deed Of the
Sir John Bennett Lawes 'Agricultural
Trust Fund" Of Great Britain, which ha:
now been neutrality-suspicious., is thai
a course of lectures shall be given in the
United States every two years on the
Rothamsted experiments. Mr.. r. War.
rington, DR.. Lawes' chemist, will give
the first course, and it is arranged that
he shall give six lectures before the
association Of agricultural colleges and
experiment stations on the occasion OF
the autumn meeting this year. The first
lecture, son the Rothamsted Station.
will be illustrated by magic lantern
slides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Barun Rirsch's generosity TO his per-
secuted co-rcIigionists takes \ PRACTICAL
form. Among other things he is to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

my sides ache. ~ No, not from laugh
ing. but, aIas. from bard coughing. A bot
tie Of AdAmson's Botanic Cough Balsam has
just cured him, only don't make him laugh,
for bis sides are SILL core. janelc&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Even in Augusta there 10 occasionally
found an anglo-manisc though luckily ths
specimens are rare. One Of them ysstsf-
day while talking with . friend boast.
fully called attention to his " Derby
and proclaimed it . London hat Of
far superior quality to the American Der.
by. A knowing friend took the hat and,
disregarding the lion and unicorn brand Of
the lining. turned up the sweat band. Hid.
den away underneath and securely gummsd
to the felt was . bit Of paper bearing The
legend, limited Hat Workers Of Amer.
ics.' Probably three quarters Of the hats
worn in the United States carry that brand.
The following very peculiar article
appeared 10 the Bangor Commercial Of Nay
90:
"For some reason the game Of foot ball
between the Bangor High School team and
the Cony High School eleven, from Augusta,
did not take place yesterday, % was advef-
Used. The High School boys say that the
manager Of the Cony team had writ
ten them that they would come, aud they
do not see whv the game should not have
been played. A foot ball game
in Bangor yesterday would have been W.T.
messed by an immense crowd Of people.
When the sports take place in Augusts
next month the Bangor eleven are going TO
take . foot bali with them. and il thsy
cannot get game at that time. then ths
boys from Bangor can claim the champion
ship of Maine"
The management Of the CoDy High
School team received two letters from Af.
VIM. H. Taylor. manager Of the Bangor
Eleven. The first stated that game vS
desired and asked il the Augusta boys would
come over and play IL all expenses were
paid. The letter also state thst the maitsf
Of paying the expenses was In The hands Of
the committee on arrangements for uef'
chants week.
The manager Of the Cony High School
said they would be very glad to 70 over
to Bangor on such terms and gave hss Of
men. Not only this, but the Augusta boys
ordered new uniforms and were much ois'
appointed on the receipt Of the following
letter which speaks for itself;
BANGOR. May 20. 1891.
T.. B. WEBSTER,
Augusta, Maine,
Dear Sir IL received your favor Of The
2lst inst and note contents. l had long
talk with the committee Of arfangemenae 10
regard TO the game mentioned, and nso
that the majority Of them are In favor 90
ball game instead, and hence they decides
not to have foot ball game which dssf
pointed me very much. - take quite =
interest in the game myself and vess
have been more than plsssed 70 hsvs "
rsngsd . game come wsy, but - nn "
will have to thick Of IL lstef.
Yours In haste,
W. II. TAYLOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Her early lie ~, passed in South Bes-
viek, where her fa,her, DR.. Thsoior Jew
EFT, resided for many yea.s. All who read
Mics Jeseri's stories s.e impressed With .
sense Of thsis eiesfness and simplicity.
Miss Jewsts has made place for herself IN
modern literature tast Ia exclusively her
own. Personally che wins hosts Of friends
ard enjoys Al urqassticned popularity with
& multi .pds Of readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

She IL an accomplished horse~omar, can
manage boat with skiil And enjoys ous-of-
ioof lafs 70 the utmost. Mise Jewsts 10
about medium height. with clear gray eyes,
DARK brown hair aad q fresh, healthy com
plsxion. Her expression is rather serious.
but her face brighsens up wonderfully when
speaking, and her sympathetic manner aad
shining smile complete . favorable i'm
preston Of tbi, gifted woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

The Kennebec bad Sss passenger non
Boston Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

A nev indnssry has appeared 10 Marie.
A bsx Of fen live taads vas expressed ffcm
York. NE % Wednesday, to Mrs. Cells
Thsxtsf, Appiedore Island. They viii pass
the seas,n fhe1e. The box vas Ensd with
sfass and weeds, snd the hoppefs were
evidently epjoying their excursion whiie
In transit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
Good Looks.

Boys and girls from Maine remember
Johosah's Anocyne LiDimept. Now don't
derry it. June1d&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

Somerset Reporter; Col. f. C. Earring
ton, OF Augusta, made the Reporter cali
yesterday. 1t was his first visit TO Skos-
hogan, and be vas greatly pleased with cur
village. He noticed particularly the streets
AID sidewalks which, he said, were superior
to those of most Of the small cities of
Maine. The stores and stocks OF goods
hare, he also noted a. being larger than he
efpeeted % see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

for per cent per snnun during the renain-
der Of his Efe- Wasn he dies the tom y
10 have he monuaens - IN uncoedifional
zifk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
DoDt Waste % zs%r

4hg spiral" Cotton Hese having ousi covering 10
hf the moisture Rubber hose docs dries
~ a'Fse there ore idItaons; there are FDUR WAYS
however. by witch you tell If the dealer trying
10 sci! an interior hose. The Genuine Spiral" has
J. A black line 1rovo in: BE sure IL IS
BLACK, not dark blue, red or any.
Thing bot black.
u. The rtsociI "'SplRAL' Patented
rtArcb 30, SO )" on every length.
III. Tbe CORRUGATED COUPLING Apa
Band az in cot.
~. Each length IS now put up With =
Pink WRAPPER around the hose
near the coupling.
a a'M'{e 'sia 10 ssnt free II yoa mention Ibis Hbica-
BOSTON WOVEN HOSE CO., Aanf'rs. Of Rubber
nfHng s1il Packing. 226 Deyonshire ST., Boston
2o3 Lake St. chIeagoI Bush ST., San Francisco.
mayifdeod3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

A correspondent of the London Stan
dard relates an instance showing the
great reverence and love which Prince
Bismarck had for his trees in the Sach
senwald. He described the spots where
several of the finest stand, and some Of
them, he said, were fully $50 years old
or even more. He added-whether witt
an oblique reference or not to certain
living English statesman whose chiel
resemblance to himself is that he is moi
at present in Office, Herr Bower does moi
inform us-"It always gives me pang
TO have to fell tree. | save and spare
all can" He said that Danish for
ester Of his once said to him, II mus
make confession. | have embezzleC
tree. 1t was marked for Telling, but il
was too beautiful, and have let it stand.
WELL" replied, "if it is so beautiful
certainly let it stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01
A day in June. and the flrs. day = y

St. Augustine Fair opens In Mseah,
hall tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

cai'dssa Crs TT Pisrksr's Cssssf;s,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

| The annual report Of the Pennsylvania
| secretary Of internal affairs shows that
| the total wealth Of that state has increased
from OIL, 1 $500, 80 to g, ISL, 1904 ,:}sG, an
increase of $40, 800 lIG. There Is an
Increase Of l2572 horses reported as
subject TO taxation and an increase Of
s4j4, liz in their aggregate value. The
number OF cattle increased s20G and
their value sl5l 1856. The total amount
OF salaries increased from 81 1865 to
$40, ~, POI There Is a large increase
Ia the amount Of money reported at
interest. ia 1853 it was Sti7 $3.50, Gl2,
while last year IL was sji2.0l9 00s, an
increase Of So, llO, 2IG. These figures
seem to show that despite all reports to
the contrary the great keystone state
Ia in prosperous condition. The fact
must not he overlooked that a very
large part of this prosperity comes from
the great industries built up under the
fostering care Of Il wise protective tariff.
The American Economist OF last week
publishes another Of its letters from
eminent statesmen In answer to the ques-
ton why am protectionist This
last one i5 from Hon. 5. NJ. Cullom,
United States senator from Minnesota
who saws 'Fjrst.-Because as result
in a large degree of our protective tariff
system the nited States has become one
of the foremost nations of the world !;
Seeond.--Because by the policy of
fostering American industries the
development Of our manufacturing
interests have been secured; the in-
ventive genius OF our people has found
field American labor has become the
best pail, and consequently our laborers
the best housed, clothed and fed and the
wonderful development and progress in
this country in all that makes = people
great, have elected the admiration of
the civilized world. In view of these
facts which are we'll known, believe in
such protective tariff as will secure
reasonable protection to American labor
and industry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

In the death. of Mr.. Charles Osborne
which occurred week or two ago, Vas
salboro lost one of its most esteemed
citizens. Mr.. Osborne was an educated
gentleman, possessing rare abilities,
somewhat quiet and reserved but very
courteous and agreeable. He loved
husbandry," and the writer enjoyed
many conversations with him about his
fayorite fruits in his own beautiful and
well kept garden. He originated vari-
ETY. of the strawberry which was much
esteemed in this market and which his
friends named the "Osborne'-his own
modesty would never allow him to have
done it. The world is the better for the
lives Of such men as Charles Osborne.
and the poorer now that he has left it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

unpalatable mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-01

June a-sormington GIang'. Dagis' Hall. T. N
june g. Ghiidr, ms Day.
Jsse Somerset c saty Pomona Grange, Pitts
field
Jane ts-Yuk County Pomona Grange, Hollis.
June 2t-EennHt@e Fgsaoba t!rasRe. windsor.
June eg-KnOx and Lincoln fVAoes, Hope.
June E-Pshsnseot Ponous Drasge, Bradford
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-11-30
Fatality.

Young Dan Carpenter died Ut his
h'me, near L-duc P. O.. last Saturday
afternoon, ami was buried in Bellevue
yesterday Sunday.
Tho unfortunate young man was
out riding, Sunday, the 22nd inst.
aud was met by e. w. Castle. =
neighbor, with whom he had conver.
sa,ion. About five minutes after the,
had parted, Mr.. Castle discovered
Carpenters horse coming back toward
him riderless-snd on search found
Carpenter lying Unconscious by the
roadside. The superstition is that his
horse stumbled and threw HE rider
violently to the earth, - h~ never
recovered consciousness 10 tell how the
accident occurred.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-11-30
The World Enriched.

The facilities of the preset day for the
production of everything that will con-
duce to the material welfare and comfort
Of mankind are almost unlimited and
when Syrup Of Figs was first produced
the world was enriched with the only
perfect laxative known, as it is the only
remedy which il truly pleasing and re-
treshing to the taste and prompt and
eftectual to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and the better it IL known the more pop
nlar it becomes.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-11-30

The Canadian Manufacture. October 1871

The Canadian Manufactures, October le1
Since 1850, the commerce Of Eng.
land has increased less than six times,
while that Of the United States has
increased more than SIX times. E"a-
lands export trade has increased four
times; that OF the United States eight
times. From the third producing
power Of The world, the United States
has risen to he the FIRST. Previous "a
1860 her export. amounted I" ~. 0OO,-
100000; from 1860 to the present
time they have amounted TO $14, OOO,>
OOO,OUO. Protection did It.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-11-30
Relieved VI Kidney Trouble.

S. J. Cronin. R,ss,ni House, To-
ronto, Canada, writes:
~ have bern troubled with back
ache for some time past, and great
difficulty in passing urine. Three
weeks ago applied an ALLcocK s
Porous PLASTER. aud have dom 80
every five days since. Almost imme.
dia,lv | had partial relief, ant now |
am entirely free from psin-wa,er
passing freely and perfectly clear,
without bar"iny. | owe INV p,ea,
relief to ALLcocK' Porous PLAsTERs
ami hta,t,l. recommend them in any
case Of kidney trouble"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-11-30
Dtlm,t Read This.

With each succeeding day come,
an increased demand for better service
on the railways Of our county. The
U"io" Pacific and the Missouri Pacific
railways to the front rs usual, have
bee" leading III these lines OF improve.
ment, for some time and runnt, =
Through Pullman Sleepe,s between
Salt Lake City aud St. Louis via
Denver.