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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
Cattle Commissioners Report.


From the report of the Maine cattle
commissioners Just presented to Governor
Ciear's' ii appears that the whole number
Of cases inspected by the commission in
1899, is one hundred and fifty -eight, an ex-
cess of forty-one over any previous year,
Nincty-five herds of cattle were inspected,
and sixty-three stables and lumber eamps.
Thirty -cigh, head of cattle were condemned
and destroyed at an appraisal of sl2.I. so.
and twenty -four horses we're also con-
dcmned and DESTROYED a. an appraisal of
siss5. the total amour, of appraisal
amounting to ssi9s.5o.
The number Of horses DESTROYED is larger
than any preyiou. year. and a very small
percentage of them were bred in our State
VIC being indebted to Massschu.e,,. for
eleven head, to Canada and the Western
states for nine. aud Maine four.
The number of cattle DESTROYED is also
larger than of any previous year. and of the
thirsy-sesen head condemned and appraised.
.ixtcen came to u. directly from Ma..achn.
sets, the balance being mostly Maine bred !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

: rom an experience af s1ser,.I years, he
kao~s whereof he speaks. MI th.. q
Jack, Kansas City. No.. SAYS ..yf, have
used DR.. Bulls congh Svrnp fo- seve-,l
years. snl we find IL to be rs e.Asi 4 v,n.
resented to the public We reron,n,cnd /.
as sure cure for bad cougs, 81 coils.
We keep bosile of Il in orr koase al AZ.
time Ter fear Of : coli, which person ma
Glitch At any tine.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

General RssseiI 4. Aiger gave suits Of
e'osniss % seven hundred poorly eiad De-
"o" sewsbcys on Christmas day. fl il bat
one Of the many Kind acts that are eisarsc-
Rriss'e Of the man, = larger portion of
which sfe performed 20 quietly that the
genenl public never han Of ff,en.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The yodng people and children of the
Unitarian Society will give novel and al.
tractive entertainment at the church par
Tors next Saturday afternoon in the form Of
an operetta, upon which they have been
working busily during vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The profits of the second annual Chizslc
While fair will net the association about
500, which will be largely devoted to the
uses of the improvement Society and var.
GUS athletic associations at the Cony High
School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

j. Frank White of Benton, who skated
down from Watcrvillc, made the trip
second time Sunday. The skating to
Vassalboro he says is still bad At that
place he overlook Charles and George
Proctor OF Waterville, and the three ska,ed
the remaining ~ miles in 10 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Mrs. NJ. wanted good cook. After
many vain endeavors which included bring.
ing down n woman from Boston, she tried
JOURNAL ''want' ad and got Just what
she wanted, an extra good cook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The third degree team of Asylum Lodge,
J. o. o. H., Of this city, accompanied by
the lodge orchestra will go to Woodforsis
and exempiify the work of tia; degree, By
invitation of Fraternity Lodge next Mon
day evening. Jan. ltth. The team on this
degree is composed of IS members and the
lodge orchestra has membership of eight
A.ylam degree staff was organized seven
years ago AMI has since tina, time been
", rking under the efficient management OF
Pact Grand Master r. b. Cap,n and has
gained the reputation for performing tbs
work of the several degrees OF
Odd Fellowship second TO none IN New
England. The orchestra has among It's
some of the best musical talent OF
the city. and the staff has been unusually
fortunate in being able 10 organize such an
orchestra to assist in its work, there being
but other lodge in the State that has such
m organization connected vita it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Daring the month of December 1892
freight amounting to Sl5,5s4.02 was 70.
ceivcd at the Augusta station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

A strong revival spirit has been exper;.
enccd at the Capitol street chapel the past
few weeks. week ago Sunday i've came
forward for prayers and four last SUNDAY
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
kennebec.



Work is progressing on the making OF
the oh boarding house into tenemcnts. The
roof has been re-sningled, the walls clap
boarded, etc. Since Mr.. Sampson became
agent of the wooden mills here the company
have expended 800 600 in repairs and i'm
provements. Quite a sum for two years
Rev. S. A. Bender, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church here, is deservedly popu-
lar with his people. During the year he
has raised and paid $500 on the parsonage
This with the rent reduces the debt 5000.
Brother Benson was remembered Christ
mas to the extent of S35 and the best
wishes of all. Very interesting meeting
were held in the vestry every evening last
week and are to be continued this week
Nj are invited. d. B. Aver was IN at
tendance at probate court yesterday r..
A. Gray of Duluth, Mimi. is visiting his
brother. William Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Gov Cleaves Is an admissible Ss.ta -,
and shows that the people made no r,;ssss.
IN the selection Of their chief mar;,s,.,s
last fall. s'>'s -se
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The Cony High School and Mrs. Fore.
private school began yesterday after the
Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

One dealer says he sold more skates du,.
ing this skating fever than he had sold ia,
ten years before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

During the first week of January rs.,,,
80 dodgers received shelter at the police
station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The men who desire to work on tho ;oo
are passing through the city in increasing
numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
Daily genaebee Journal.
TUESDAY,. jan. 10. 1893,


Cards Of fhsnks and resolutions Of respec. IN
oe changed At the rate Of ten ccnts. w
All advertising announcements Of enss,1.,.
mcnts whose object IL thr raieing Of motley Nil ~
charged AT The rate Of fifteen ccnts linz.
Advertising notices, news form, will b. excAa.
nom our local columns, except such a. rr.er "a
advertisers occupying space In our aivertisins ~
the local pages. "
Sabscrihers who fail to receive the Jourx.,
ONCE immediately. 'ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

SPRAGt T. : MILLS.
Las. "Wednesday evening d. d. Grand
Master c. ii. Richardson assisted by +. ID.
Roberts as grand warden, J. j. Hone as
grand secretary II. A. Dunn as grand treas
urer. G. j. Mcpherson as grand marshall.
W. n. Hardy as grand guardian, installed
the following officers of Ridgely Lodge No.
/. o. o. F.. Charles A. McNaughton, N
g.; Njnal Landers, V. G.; Dura Stanch-
field, secretary; Charles Spear, treas
nrer; Charles Bolster, L. S. N. g..
Daniel Gilman, l.. S. n. G.; Theodore
Richardson, Il. $. V. G.; Prentiss Her
rick; chap, George Dudley; X. S. s.,
John Erskine; l.. $. s., Warren Wey-
mouth; J. g., John Gordon; .. e., Burt
Barker; W. Addison Powers; c. Abram
Ireland. After the installation the guests
repaired TO the dining hall and partook of
one of Ridgley's famous oyster stews. All
enjovel the occasion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
MAINE GOSSIP.

oxford county papers are still sgitating
the question Of a new jail This, If carried
through. would, probably, involve a new
court house. and here comes the rub. There
are several live towns in the county which
think they have the very best possible site
for such buildings. There does not appear
to be any great division Of sentiment as to
the need of the structures but the question
Of location Is evidently causing some of the
talic,t kind of hnstling. The outcome of
the matter is awaited with considerable in
terest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Leading articles IA The Norsls American
an Sissii Immigsxfion be Suspthled. BY
S<nafa9 Chandler; Japan and Italy ~ the
Worlds Fsi-ssni Political Organizations 10
the Units! States an, England BY Hoa.
James Royce. ". r. Ofher arfscles are BY
DR.. W. 4. Hammond, Dz,iI Das.ley Field.
Gail Hamilton. Dr. C. II. I,askhrfsr anil
Mrs AmeIix e. IsAr.f New York, No. 5,
Fast Fourteenth street. ~ cents per NUM-
her.
The Andorer contains Ethical Basis Of
Taxation The Ses Natural Theology !;
Percy Ry.s;se sheiiey:r The Leaders Of
Widening Ghrfaisn Life and Thought, and
q continuation Of the editorial treatise chap
ter 6. on The Divinity Of Christ Boston.
Houghasn, yit'sin { Co. Y, cents . mum
Dor.
In the Forum the following leai;nx topics
are discussed Problems of Silver and Of
Currency Should Immigration be
Checked" and "A New Year Review Of
Od-Worbd Tendencies. Among other
great discoveries ia the number are arsieles
by Prof. HALEY on ..Jay Gould ami So
eialism.~ DIR. j. Nj. Rice on .sPnhIic
Schools Of Neg York and Alien Deg
relation of American Character" by sgd
aey q. Fisher. New York Union Square
80 cents per nunaber.
The Re@iew Of Reviews is interesting
ami graphic. Its leading features are:
.'Caiyersity Extension in America = Pres
ident Diaz and Mexico vaccination
Against Cholera" and Progress of the
worhl-" Its gallery of Portraits OF leading
men of the worti is strong feature Of
this Review. New York IS Aston Place.
% cents number
Woman Wage-EsrnereF in America
and Europe. by Helen Campbell; "AIexan-
der Salvini.' with photograph illustrations
"A Defence Of Shakespeare Against the
Baeonians," by DIR. william, J. Rolfe, and
Does Gold Cure Inebrieiy?" by Henry
Wood--are tie ..re,. letter" articles in the
Arena. There are eleven other strong ar,i-
cles, equally as able as the above. Boston,
Mass, f'opley Square. 80 cents per num-
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
Briefs on the New Magazines.

Part one Of a series Of papers on The
Feu.ial Chiefs of Arcadia by Francis
parknaui John fiskes study Of Edward
Augustus Freeman; anil choice articles by
Kate Douglas Wiggin. Frank BALES, Edwin
Lassettcr Bynner and NJ. F.. McDavis, are
attractions sufficient Cor a single number of
the Atlantic Monthly, and coming months
promise an equally entertaining feast.
Boston Houghion, Miiflin & Co. So cents
"BIne and Gray" is the title of new
monthly magazine published in the interests
Of old soldiers. The first member is full
Of promise AZ Il successful artistic and lit
erary venture. Philadelphia $50 per
year
The general reader who is pressed for
time will find in the January Current Lit
erature," comprehensive, accurate and
entertaining record of the month. The
death of Jay Gould, the French political
disturbance, Or. Brigg's trial. the silver
conference, national quarantine and Ha-
waiian annexation are among the current
subjects discussed. Portraits and illustra-
tons form new feature. New York ;
80 Lafayette Place; % cents per num-
her.
Every page of the Cosmopolitan for JAN
uary Is brilliant and interesting. New
York John Brisbie Walker. So per year. |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
To3nv

Hool's Ssrsapsrilla stands at the head in tho
medicine world, admired in prosperity and
ensied in merit by thousands Of ~onid-be
competitors II has larger sale than any
other mesiieine. Such sneeess could not BE-
won without positive mera.
Hoods Pills cure constipation nv res,or-
ing the peristaltic action of the alinantarv
canal They are the best family catha,ic.
dxrfolrmehIxw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The traders hopes have risen and sboul,
the snow hyM out they will indeed be happv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Sheriff Norton had 90 guests under Il,
care in the county's stone mansion yestcr.
jay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Mr.. J. II. Owen, formerly of Iiallowcll,
now cashier Of the Charles City, Iowa, Ma
tional Bank, in RENTING his subscription
for the jorRStL, says: Five years
absence cannot diminish my interest in the
affairs and prosperity of my native State,
and know of no better avenue to obtain
this knowledge than through the columns
Of the Daily hcnnebcc Journal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

>olon ). Cahill, member Of the House Of
Representatives frora Brunswick, was in
Portland Saturday, to deliver the donation
Of 500 to the Eye and Ear infrmary from
Aleppo Temple of the Mystic Shrine of
Boston, of which Mr.. Cahill is the Maine
trustee. This is generous gift and is
highly appreciated by the officers of the in
Urinary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
STATE NEWS.


LtvERMoEE FALLS.
The Wilson Encampment, |. q. o. +.
of Livermore Falls, at their last regular
meeting installed the following officers S.
+. Perkins, c. p: J. Jetfords, H. P;
l.. l.. Waite, S. w; 4. c. Dow, j. W..
George Chandler, scribe W. S. Hntchin-
son, treasurer: Samuel Smith, David Car
gill, j. T.. lliscock, trustees.
BiAr.E.
c. II. Richardson. ID. d. grand master
assisted by his staff of officers, installed the
following officers of Blaine lodge No. 1876
l, q. q. F., on Thursday evening, Jan. )
n. c., George kimball; V. G., John c.
Turner; Sec. Seth l.. Snow Treas. B.
F. Pierce; W, Cyrus Shaw; Con-, Geo.
Mcintosh; l.. s., n. g., Charles Arnold !;
Il. s., V. g., Wilmot Shaw; L. S., Ly-
man Gus,in; Chap, A. J. Fulton; R. S,
s., Israel kimball; L s. s.. X. g. Noble
!. g., c. A. Pierce; o. c., W. S. York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

II is encouraging to see little Mains
weather once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Hon z. q. Vickcry on Saturday pur-
chased the Charles Doughty real estate on
Water street, consisting of the brick build
ing occupied by Mr.. Doughty and the
wooden building occupied BY Brown &
Jaquith. The former, on being vacated by
Mr.. Doughty, will be occupied by Mr.. C.
NJ. Sturgis as furniture warehouse. The
later will remain in the hands of its present
occupants who hold five years lease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The Maine State College has issued a
circular relating to its "short course in ag-
riculturc. The course extends over ten
weeks,and embraces the following branches !.
Agricultural chemistry; animal industry :;
dairy husbandry horticulture: veterinary
science; agricultural engineering: ento-
mology aud business law. Tuition is free.
Particulars regarding the course may be OBJ
tanned BY writing to Prof. Walter Balentlue,
pronu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

W. =. Thursion of the City Of Mexico,
was in town last week visiting his sister,
Mrs. J. $. williamson. Mr. Thurston was
one of the passengers on the long delayed
tmbrid. He says that the trip, so event
full to those on shore, was of vastly less
interest to those on board. But very few
were frightened. and those who were, were
so much laughed q, that they had cause to
forget their alarm. Onc man. of pompous
manners, knos widely 81 '',he general,
was exceedingly frightened at first, when he
discovered thai bis excitement was needless
and tina, all wcrv laughing at him, he re-
tired in high dujgeon to hi, state room and
did no; emerge. tberefrom for the rest OF
the trip. The great majority of the pas
scngers seemed 10 enjoy the voyage more
than usual, There was plenty to eat, much
to do and an unfaiing topic for converse
ton and very pleasant time was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

One day last week, at Perham, in Aroos-
took eounty an unusual spectacle was wit
| messed at c. l.. Harris farm in the shape
of ihreshlng machine in operation, the
entire crew of which consisted of Mr.. Har-
ris and his six sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The Rumford Falls Times if the name of
the latest candidate in the field of journal
ism, just Issued by the Rumford Falls Pub
fishing Co. to represent Maincs newest and
most thriving manufacturing center. so
often called the New City. 1t is an eight
page paper and is published by r. n. Car
yer, who is now beginning to see some of
the fruits of his ten years ceaseless toll in
country new spaper Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

The officers of Capitol Grange for the
present year were installed on Saturday
evening last by Past Master Wallace s.
Weeks of Cushnoc Grange, Riverside, as
sisted by Geo. l.. Weeks and Mrs. Weeks.
The work was performed in u very salts
interesting. Following the meeting lunch
was served. There was a goodly number
present including many visiting members
from Cusbnoc Grange, The master, Mr..
e. +. Fletcher, has proved a very efficient
and popular officer, and the grange, under
his management looks forward to u prosper
Gus and proftnblr yenr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

A Corinna farmer, having sent for a
neighbor to help him butcher his hog, was
surprised on going to the hog-house in the
morning to find her very contentedly occu-
pying her quarters with litter of pigs by
her side He thinks good luck TO him
came in with the new year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10
II. D. RowELL & co.

Ts'Agency for Augusta, HaiIo~eu
and Gardiner for the UNIVERSAL
FASHION CO. Perfect Fitting Pat
ems. sep3od&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Mr.. Joseph Bangs remarked Yesterday
that the skating craze in which Augustans
have been INDUCING for week or two past
reminded him of one of still larger popular
ity 80 years ago. Then every kind
of skate in town or that could
he GOT here was pressed into the service.
The traders on the street entered into the
spirit of il and old and young turned out to
enjoy the skating that continued in prime
condition nearly through January. On
some Of the carniyals the river from this
city to NassalborO would be sblaze with
that winter 10 such an extent as II never
bad been before nor since in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

That was smart and risky Biddefortl
man who killed big shark with
clam-digeing fork on Saturday. He was
an ugly looking fellow with big mouth and
horned head, and showed big fight" before
he was killed. But he got up into too shoal
water and the clamdigger finished him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-10

Portland's evening schools have been so
successful that the city is to open one ex-
elusiveiy for young women which will be
under the charge OF Miss Ella r. Gould.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-02-02
A 0rasshopper

The vagrant locked up Tuesday eve
ming for the larceny ofa pair Of shoes
from the Famous shoe store was taken
before Judge Curry yesterday and
pleaded Guilty, and by this means has
secured for himself shelter aud board
for tw, nty days at least. He was fiued
SIS and costs aud In default Of payment
was sent to the county Jail. He worked
all summer on the Great Northern but,
like the grasshopper, laid by no stove
for the winter. lie said he had been
sleeping ia shack by the railroad
track. lie had been skinning the meat
from the beef heads and olial picked up
around the slaughter houses for food.
When the bitter cold weather came he
said that he would not live 80 any
longer aud decided to steal. lie was
very poorly clad and froze his ears
while being taken to Jail.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-02-02
FIGHPING JACK FROST.
Desperate Efforts Being Made to Keep
Lake WhatCOm Open
THE B. B. & E. TRACK CLEARED
A Local Poets Frenzy over tho Biz
zard-Local News and other
Notes

The heroic efforts Of the Blue Can
yon Coal Mining Co. to keep lake
Whatcom open during the continuance
OF the blizzard 80 as TO prevent block
ade In the transportation Of coal from
the mine proved only partially success
ful yesterday. The tug Ella made about
twenty trips 10 aud fro, cutting the Ice
from the wharf to the open waters at
the narrOws, but she did not leave an
open path wide enough for the barge 10
traverse. She became somewhat
scratched and cut 10y the ice a:id last
evening Engineer. Donovan decided to
tie her up for thel'nlght. This morn
Ing "A heavier sheathing Of iron will he
put on her hull, after which she Will
continue 10 cut the ice.
The Is. B. q T.. railway track was
cleared 10 the lake yesterday, train
going out and returning. Considerable
snow was encountered in very many
places. Ia Puget alley the trnck was
OoNeIeu WIN haTd packed snow. "A
nagnlan was stationed at each street
crossing aud the engine was sent
through the alley at the rate of forty
miles per hour plOughing up the snow.
To prevent Ice from forming about
the rails, "a large quantity Of rock salt
was placed around them.
Although the local demand for do
nestle coal has increased fully II We fold
during the blizzard, the Blue Canyon
company has made no attempt to take
any advantage Of the situation for the
advancement Of prices, notwithstand-
Ing the fact the company has been put
To great extra expense " supply coal
under the present disadvaIitng
While other cities are groauing under
the tyrany Of coal cOmbIne aud soul.
less corporations we have been slngu-
larly favored In this respect
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-02-02

not endure near, because OF the cOmbina-
tlon OF smells emanating from their cloth
Ing, predominatlng over all being the
fumes Of tobacco. To such children W,
must give an ideal, something better than
they have eyer known. Even In kind,
though Infinitely less, we must not let
them discover In their teachers those hab-
It's that make foul their own homes |
do not say that teachers must be perfect.
but they must have courage 10 cast of
any bad habit that can reflect upon the
forming beings under their care. TO
many child the teacher stands In place
by himself above all. father, mother,
everybody. Let the after surroundings
be ever 81 vile, the life ever so bllghted,
there may be one pure ray 10 carry
through life, pure teachers influence.
When the Importance Of a teachers po-
sltl0n becomes known, when the weight
OF his influence, far greater often times
than that OF the parent, becomes under
stood, and when the work of teaching is
felt to extend far beyond the explaining
OF texts and formation Of brain activity
TO the moral and spiritual future Of each
child, teachers Will not dare undertake
the holy Office while the talnt Of the mild
est bad habit clings TO them
A MOTHER