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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

The cold weather is continuing in all its
intensity. The mercury still hangs stead
tasty to the zero mark. At $ o'clock YES
terday morning kinsman's standard Their
mometer again registered 4 below and for
but short time only during the day was it
warmer than zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06
md on accommodation Trains OnI


All those suffering from Asthma, Bron-
chitis. Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Sores, u
GERS, Tumors, Cancers, Icrvous Diseases,
Female Weaknesses, or any chronic or
long standing disease of the Eye, Ear,
Throat, Lungs, Blood, Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys, should visit them at once
HOTHS-o A. NJ. to . T., NJ. Sun.
days 10 tO4.
up. S.-This staff of doctors are incor.
poTated by act of Legislature
ian4d&wlw&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

Louisc Michel, the noted female an
archist of Paris is sad to be determined to
20 to Chicago and preach the religion Of
social chaos. No 'louts she will be we'll
taken care of there. The Windy City has
widespread reputation for its success in
dealing with agitaiors of this peculiar type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

The inaugural exercises yesterday at.
tracted a large number of Augusta people
To the State House. Water street wa
deserted and even the splendid skating did
not keep people back during the forenoon.
Mrs. n. had just opened boarding house
and the outlook was not encouraging. A
card in the window did not bring boarder,
but when she tried a Journal "want'' ad
she had more applicants than she had room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

Among the large number of skaters tax.
ing advantage of the perfect weather and
fine ice Thursday afternoon, were noticed
Governor Rurleigh and his son.in-law, DR..
II. j. Martin and the Hon. Orvlle d.
Baker,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06
orK REG. YorE
l.I.ls r. PRICE. SAVING.

Have you ever sect prices for The saIne goods
a low We ihak not. Possibly you did not
n the above list the article yoa wished for; we've
got il, and the pricr is ia same proportion rs
above
We desire TO impress t1u with the fact that VIC
rel able reg i-irrcti drug bonse, aud that any
lr'icle which Ne sell you VT guarantee in every
aspect, and handling. as we do snch quantities
II goods assures you that our medicines will be
.erfsctiy fresh and nice
We naks a specially of iasil orders 10 be ship
i,ed BY freight express when each accompanies,
They will receive tie salue attention which you
would personally.
These prices are very low; 10y SIZZLING stacks Of
sUoda there mas he little money IN u for IT,;
! lut there's lois for YOU; don't you think -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

The river is frozen fit for skating from
this city nearly into Bath, so Augusta skater,
who care to, can skate for nearly 30 miles
to the south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

II the good ice holds out party Of Water
vile young people will skate down here ON
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

With only about $1,000 left to be raised
that library building ought to be an assured
fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

81 cont see why we should not have
night skating even though the moon rises
late, sail an ardent skater yesterday. For
$50 the kennebec Light and Heat Co. will
agree to put up and maintain five arc lights
be All easy matter to raise that amount by
subscription
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

The recent snow and transforms have left
the yarling in the woods in about as good
condition as before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

The Cecilian Quartet of Portland, in tho
Chizzle Wizxle fair at Meoniau tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06
THE GREAT
English 4 German Doctors.

Will be at City Hotel Friday, Jan. 9Th,
and remain for one week.
All who visit the doctors will receive
services free of charge. They treat all dis
eases and dcformities. If incurab!c they
will frankly tell you SO. They positively
cure Catarrh and Epilepsy, also Consump-
ton in its first aud second stages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

A. ID. Russell, Esq. installed officers of
Post 81 in Winthrop last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

TO our customer every dollar they spend with
us. You might insi weli put tina, amount in
your pocket TO throw II away. Look the fol
lowing rates OF interest on genuine psient medi-
cines and figure the amount you can save fog your.
self.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

The Bangor News has the following
pleasant word for Hon. Fred Atwood :. The
new Councillor from the fifth district. il
one Of the best known aud best liked Re-
pubiicans in Waldo county. He has rep
resented his county two terms in the State
Senate, where he became prominent as al
voca'iag the protection of Aaine's large
game aud secured close season for moose
tor = term of years. Indeesi. he may be
called the father OF Maiae's game laws.
Mr.. Atwood belongs to passing saasiis
and has been for years the largest whole
saler of agricultural implements in Maine.
Among his friends he Is known US Meadow
Hing Atwood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

One Of the most unique and interesting
books which will be published in the present
year will be book written hy Postmaster
General wanamaker's private secretary.
Hon. Marshall Gushing. Sir. Cushing is
one of the brightest newspaper men in
America, anil has employed much of his
spare time while in Washington in collect
ing data for an exhaustive history which he
calls .'The Story Of Orr Post usiee." This
book is TO be published by Boston COM
pany and sill have some thousand pages Of
reading matter. l, is to be illustrated with
Photographic engrayings of hundreds OF
objects OF interest concerning the postal
service. Mr. Gushing has been given as
sis,ance ~ postmasters in all parts of Il G
country in securing interesting features and
anecdotes which will be- treated with the
keen perception Of a successful newspaper
man. We understand that the work will
contain great deal of valuable information
concerning the earlier history Of the mail
service In Maine. and will be work which
will be read with satisfaction and pleasure
by every ono into whose hands it may fan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

The feast of the Epiphany will be OBJ
served at st. Marks church to-day friday
and the right reverend bishop of Maine
Livingston. the service commencing at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

A curiosity sirifted into the Bangor post
etiirc "Wednesday from souse country office
IN the shape of a mail pouch paddock hear
ing the date of 1856. 1t was of primitive
design and construction aatl the Oldest man
with possoface experience who has visited
the Bangor oiiiee cannot remember when
anything ike it vas used. Some of the
country Offices produce some rare old relies
Of former days in quantities almost snsEi-
risnt TO start : museum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

On the evening of the 10th inst, Fra
'erni;y Lodge, l. O. q. F., of Deefing will
entertain the degree teams Of Pejcpscot
Lodge of Brunswick and Asylum Lodge of
this city, Lewis hall has been obtained
for the working of the degrees ard after
that there will be banquet in the lodge
hall. The Brunswick team will work the
initia'ory degree, and the Augusta team the
thiri. 4 large number of the local Odd
Fellows will accompany the team.
The game of polo between the j. II. LIS
and IIailowells Thursday, was won by the
former in the tirsi half, Ware, the rnsher
Of the J. II. is, made the only goal, in
! IL minutes from the time Referee
Phillips blew his whistle for play. Clark
showed up well in goa! for the J. II. LIS.
The playing OF Locke, Pedidcf, Colgon,
Ware and Foss was OF the best. The Hal
lowells showed up we'll, especially NJ. Day
and Lugie, but the Augusta boys ouiplaytd
them, and won in 80 minutes. ! TOO. Fouls,
lIaliowcils, ]: Augustus, /. Judges, ID.
Day and Quinn. The j. II. lis challenge
any team on the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

s. Dipriers,l Liver .eiyigh, ~itA Brxen.a,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06
Daily xfnnthet aaaraal.
FRIDAY. JAN. 6. 1898.

Cards Of thanks and resolutions Of respect I'm
ne charged n the rate of ten cents
All advertising announcements of entert.i,
ments whose object Is the raising Of modey vilj II
charged N the rate of hfteen cents line
Advertising sotices, news form. will be exct,drA
from our local columns, except such rs refer IL
advertisers Occupying space in our advertispS ~,
amns, and will be run under separate head q.
the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the JouRx.r
oface immediately. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

Tie death of j. W. Robbins, formerly Of
this city, occurred in Boston "Wednesday
January 18th, from pneumonia. His age
was IS years. lie was born and always
lived in Augusta till within two or three
years when he moved to Boston. Here he
resided with his two brothers, Warren and
Allen T. Robbins. The body will be
brought here Saturday for burial The
wife and one son survive him. Many will
mourn the loss of q re.pected citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

Nearly 80 members of Henry e. Staples
Camp, S. of v. met at g. 4. Il. ball and,
undcr the leadership of Col. +. +. Fairfield.
Post Capt. l.. l.. Cooper an Cap Geo. II.
of Mr. AMI Ma. ~. u. F0ss. who have
Just been marsiei. Upon arriving at the
house furniture San appeared and de-
posted a handsome plush rocker which was
presented in n neat speech i,y Capt. Bangs
to the young couple in behalf Of Mr.. Foss'
comrades in the camp. After feeling
response from Mr. Foss Refreshments were
served and $ pleasant time enjoyed By all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06
S.assas 2ssatfers,

The cold continues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

Largely through the efforts of Col. r. f.
Bsufiay Of the Maine Central. petitions
hearing tie nauies of 4s72 Maine people
VII ssoa be sent TO Washington asking
Consrsss 10 appropriate money for com
pceheasise road 81 hiisit ST the Worlds Fair,
sd also . eetstli.i At the seat of govern
mens u Washington n road department
amisaf TO the department. Of agriculture.
! r. country i fuii Of the spirit Of road re-
Ecrm-anti hercs hoping that il may not be
merely ghoes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Naior PAGE Not n Candidate.

Major Mann Page has written a letter
20 the Virginia Sun explaining why he
would not accept the nomination as the
POpulsts' candidate for Governor II ten
dered him. Among other things he says:
Although my term as president Of our
state Alliance VIII end August next |
will still be n member Of the executive
committee OF the National Farmers AL
lance and Industrial Union, and my efi-
cheney as n member Of that body might
be impaired We're / to accept political
nomination, for the executive committee
has been falsely (chlrged as working
under instructions Of the leaders and IN
the interest Of the Peoples party, and
I'm addition 10 these reasons, my position
as "a member of the committee Of the
Farmers National Encampment will com
mand a considerable portion Of my time
this summer"
IL IS by some believed that Mr. Page
has declined the nomination because he
has some hope Of being elected president
of the National Farmers Alliance, which
VIII hold its meeting IS this year at Har-
rsburg. Penn, I'm November
Those now spoken Of in connection with
the Popullsts nomination for Governor
are Colonel Lewis, Of Clarke; Edmund
Cooke, Of Powhatan, and Major Tyler
Of Prince William. The Peoples parry
leaders are disposed 10 think thai Colonel
Lewis will make the strongest candidate
for Governor their party could name.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12

needed. and would have been added but
for want OF funds and room.
II must again be excused for calling
the special attention of this Institute TO
the great work before 1.-THE helping
and comforting hand to many friendiess
and deserving young man, which cannot
reach it's full measure OF usefulness
without ar .rcrease II its revenues, so
that a larger supply OF instruments. ap-
paratus. etc. can be purchased; and what
is OF much greater importance. the pur-
chase OF suitable home, which, when
secured. would supply all Of the room
that We require and place the Institute
on n firm and fixed basis. / therefore
earnestly ask the assistance Of every
member Of this Institute 70 accomplish
this much-desired end We have had al
ready several inquiries about the next
session. and the indications are that We
shall have more applicants than we can
accommodate. We nave occupied during
the past year the upper Arlington House,
No COZ east Main street. containing four
teen rooms. at a rental of $500 per anndm.
but we find It entirely too contracted 10
properly accommodate our school. Many
Of the classes. although limited. are too
crowded for comfort.
The library fund is now very nearly
exhausted. and II would add very much
10 the interest OF the Institute IL that
fund could be increased In any way
In closing. IT affords me pleasure TO
bear testimony 20 the secretary's earnest
ness and ability I'm The discharge Of the
duties Of his Office"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
TO Fight Cholera

The State Board Of Health met last
night i'm Colonel Biggers Office Present:
Drs. Martin. OF Chatham. Barringer Of
University Of Virginia; Parrish. of Nor
folk, and Edwards. Taylor and Irving,
of Richmond. Dr. Martin acted as
president and DR.. Irving recorded The
Board discussed measures 10 be adopted
i'm case he country should be threatened
by cholt "a. II was determined. should
there seem any possibility Of an epidemic
10 appoint agents al the following places:
Norfolk. Newport News. West Point
city Point. Hampton. Petersburg. Rich
mond, Alexandria. Winchester, Shenan-
doah Junction, CovingtOn Bristol Nor
ton. pOcahOntas. Danviiie, Belledeld
South Boston. Charlottesville. and Lynch
burg. The duty Of these agents will be
10 inspect sanitary arrangements and
10 enforce the quarantine laws. Circular
letters will be issued by the Board TO
those agents giving them instructions in
case OF an epidemic. Or. Barringer. Of
the University Of Virginia. has prepared
paper concerning the best methods 10
be adopted in case Of cholera which will
be scattered throughout the country
a committee consisting Of Drs. Martin,
Irving and Barringer, was appointed 20
examine the present law Of health ana
10 revise IT, This committee will 20
before the Legislature and endeavor 10
get that body 10 appropriate about Sl0,
900, i'm order that the health laws may
be carried out. All Of the members Of
the Board We're present except DR.. Pres
ton, OF Marion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
SUMMER DISEASES.
What Causes Them. with Few Hints for
Their Certain Preyention-Thisi IL valu-
able Informution

CHOLERA morbus and summer diarrhoea
oc' ur principally during the summer and
autumn Cholera morbus Is caused by
improper food aud sudden chilling Of
the BODY after exposure to great heat.
certain substances will produce II 10 GER
tam persons, such, for instance, as veal,
raw milk taken with fish. or shell fish.
and all dishes cooked with milk, such as
rice pudding, cream puffs. and even ice
cream, when kept too long. unripe and
oVer-ripe fruit. especially il taken with
large draughts OF ice water. Will cause IT,
Avoid becoming chilled during sleep. In
climate as changeahle as ours this is
an eVer-present danger. Persistent sum
mer dlarrhoea Is Usually caused by mala-
ria, sewer air, or impure water The
knowledge OF how 70 avoid or remedy
these dangerous complaints will save
much suffering. and avoid many doc
tors bill. Medical science tells us that
the use or pure spirits. preferably whisky.
In moderation is a sure safeguard against
diseases OF the kind mentioned There
is but one pure medicinal whisky. and
that is Duffy's Pure Malt. II Il Is taken
regularly at his season. II keeps the
stomach In healthy condition. purifles
the entire system, and gives tone. strength
and stimulus IL has been used for years
by the American public, and is the most
popular remedy Of its kind I'm this land
II is true, there are interested parties
who try 10 sell other so-called whis-
kies. when they are asked for Duffy's.
but such people have an interested motive
that is not for your good DO not be
deceived. and insist upon having Just
what you call for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
THE NEW CITY HAIL.
Bids for Paints, Brushes and Glasses Dis
cu.sed by the Committee.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings held called meeting in the City
Engineer's office last evening Chairman
Taylor and Messrs. Epps. II. l.. Carter,
Mountcastle, Tanner and Turpin were
present.
The object Of the meeting was to con-
slider bids for the furnishing Of paints.
brushes and glass for the new City Hall
Colonel Cutshaw stated that the fore
man Of the painters had submitted to him
that day an additional list Of articles
needed. and he thought that It would be
advisable to revise the whole list. and
ask the bidders 10 submit new bids at a
future meeting.
After some discussion the committee de-
cidod. on motion Of Mr.. Tanner. that the
contract for the articles already adver-
tised for be awarded at once 20 the lowest
bidder.
Colonel Cutshaw stated. that according
10 his compilation OF the various prices
for paint he could recommend the follow
ing bids: T.. Gunst * CO.. Stab. r.
Wendenburg. S5Ol.90; Blnswangor &, CO.,
s505.4 The contract was awarded to
Messrs. T.. Gunst & Co
In reference to the bids for the furnish
ing of the glass. Colonel Cutshaw stated
that the bidders had not yet been able
to furnish all the specifications and sub
nit the samples Mr.. Gunst stated that
he could give his price for the ad-
ditional glass wanted, but had not had the
time 10 secure the needed samples.
After some additional discussion the
committee decided, on motion Of Colonel
Tanner, 20 postpone the awarding Of
the contracts and return the bids. The
City Engineer was requested TO submit
his selection Of the various kinds Of glass
he did so at some length. and gave his
reasons why he had decided in favor Of
certain specified kinds. The committee
finally adopted the glass recommended by
Colonel Cutshaw for the inner doors and
trausoms. and bids for the same will be
opened al the next meeting.
The committee allowed Alr. Thomas y.
Render the sum of 500 on his bill for
the furnishing OF galvanized iron work
for the new city Hall.
The committee decided TO secure the
opinion OF the City Attorney on the
question whether Alexander Calder the
machlnist in the new City Hall. could be
allowed pay for the ten days during
which he expects to 20 on his vacation.
Mr.. Calder receives his pay by the day.
After the transaction Of some routine
business the committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
sn,n. nnre NlreLnln nooI...

J. W. Randolph & co. have on exhibit
ton TO-DAY a SET OF the Southern Lite
rary Messenger. which they have com
pieted and bound for q customer I'm half
green Morocco. gilt tops-a very credita-
be piece of wark. This set is complete
in thirty voiumes-lS3ilS6i. The Mes
seneer is a most famous as well az
the longest lived magazine ever published
I'm the South. IL was at different times
under the editorial care OF T.. y. Poe,
Thomas W White. ". +. Maury, y. =.
Minor. John r. Thompson. George w.
Ragbv. F. II. Alfrlend. and others. and
numbered among its contributors the
most distinguished literary men OF that
time II contains mass OF interesting
and valuable matter. not 10 be found
elsewhere. Donald G.. Mitchelis ok Mar
verD famous "Reveries OF a Bachelor
first appeared in this magazine. Com
plete sets are scarce and command
high price when found. Twenty years
AGO a SET sold at the late T. II. Wynnes
sale FOR $50. This set is fully worth
s9oO and In years 10 come II may bring
twice that amount.
The same firm has just completed
e., ~ the Southern historical papers,
which are bound I'm sheep. They have
also bound Burke's History OF Virginia
In the same manner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Runaway ON Chnrch all.

While the exercises connected with the
laying Of the cornerstone of the new
Union-Stauon Methodist church We're go
ing on yesterday afternoon a horse be-
longing 10 Mr. John w. Ferguson. a
well-known citizen. took fright and dash
cd of with the buggy 20 which he was
htched
The runaway animal excited much com
notion and everybody scampcred out Of
his way. There was no one I'm the vehi-
Gle. and after running several blocks the
buggy was smashed and the poor animal
was SO severely injured by the broken
shafts that he was killed to put him out
of his pain.
a little seven-year-old daughter Of Mr.
]. w. Womack, who was sitting on the
street curbing. was in some way struck
by the vehicle. one of the chiid's toes
was mashed nearly off and another badly
cut. She was taken 10 her home. No
SIG north Twenty-fourth street, and the
necessary surgical aid rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
POOR, FooLIsn BUSINESS MEN
The Alliance ia Forced To Recall Them
10 Their Senses.

The Farmers Alliance OF Caroline
county. Of which G. II. Pierson. the
chairman OF the Popullst State commit
tee. is a member has recently adopted
q long list Of resolutions. indOrsing the
position Of Congressman W. a. Jones on
the silver question. The paper begins as
follows:
In view OF the ridiculous scare which
has stampeded the business men Of the
country as though they We're a parcel Of
school children with a spoOk after them,
the Farmers Alliance Of Caroline county
Va. I'm regular session assembled, deems
II advisable 10 recall our mercantile
friends 80 their sober senses by the pre-
sentation Of the following facts:
After consuming much space with the
various sections. the resolutions read as
follows:
TO- Silver men are invited TO vote for
the repeal Of the Sherman law uncOn-
diiOnauy and trust 10 the honor Of
the gold bugs to accord them recOgni-
ton later on. The answer TO this inn
pudent demand is that the gold bugs
never had any honor. as witness their
surreptitiOus and fraudulent demOne-
tization Of silver i'm 1873
H. The repeal of the Sherman law
may restore confidence for awhile be
panic, having attained their purpose,
have only 20 show confidence I'm order
20 inspire confidence in their depend
ents. But confidence will not pay debts.
and the day Of reckoning will come,
sooner or later. with all the gold cor
nered IN the hands OF the gold bugs
u. We demand the repeal Of the Cow
ardly makeshift" known as the Sher-
man law by substituting therefor the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver at
the legal ratio Of 1G TO I. believing that
the only way 10 get rid Of a makeshift
is 10 substitute the thing for which
n is a makeshft.
13 In the present universal Hopping
az the shrine OF the golden calf we hear
tily commend the honorable stand taken
by our representative in Congress- Hon.
". a. Jones His robust manhood and
sterling common sense are cherished by
MS as evidence that there are still some
Virginians left who regard a pledge as
meaning something. and whose noses are
not at the disposition Of the Mugwumps
Of New England.