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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

A new work by H. NJ. Wilson states ma
by irrigation q, OniAAD acres are una"
fu,tfai in iodis alons- Ia Egypt there are
.bout & 900 900 acres. and in Europe abon'
zoo pA OOo The nited States has Iusl
begun the work 90 improving h' waste
area, and ha. already about 800 800 acre
az irrigated s4nas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The fact that q fine new ateel torpedo
boat. the Ericsson i. nos nearly ready for
launching At Dubuque, Iowa. IL gratifying
evidence of the deyelopm Mt OF the ship
builders art in the inlcrior of the country
The trless0n IL the ffst vessel of our new
navy 10 be hnilt away from the sea
board. She ia 80 feet long and must reach
the high speed Of ~ knots IN order to fu'hll
ton of vessel of this t,pe on the hank'
If the Mississippi shows the prsciicahihty
of .quipping an entire fleet of torpedo
bost. on the interior waters of the nltcd
States IN case of war wi. foreign power
whose gun, might menace our seshoud-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03
tecai Neties.
Visitors 20 the Worlds Fair

Will hnl the Lancaster Hotel, cla y.
and Lexington Ave, directly south Of sne
Ferris Wheel and only two blocks ffon
Fair entrance, cool. comfortable, AZ
quiet; only t1o stories high. all on's'e
rooms; European plan; 81 90 per as,:
Reduced rates for families ard parties y
you arrive At any Of the down town depo'
take the Elevated Rsilrosd to LexineSSs
Ave. station, walk north one and oas,n.n
blocks. Parties arriving BY the IA.
Shore, Kock-isiand. Wabash, Erie, Z .
T.. or IT. Wayne Yosds. leave train u hn
glewood, take the GI.t ST. electric car ess'
10 Lexington Ave. and Gist st.. less lna"
half block from the Hotel. suszhH
The trustees Of the Upivessaiist chu!es
ave notice, that services will be, snspen.ss.
after July iGth until Sunday. september 90
ialy lsdd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Asri,er has hgured out that the n'ted
State. produces 1900 pounds OF gram I"
each inhsbitsnt; Denmark zoos; Canada
1900: Russia, 200, Roumania, Il'p
Spain, 100; France, 800, Sweden, 97o
Argentine Republic, $50, Australia -"
Gs,many 700; Belgium. Gpn: Portugal
$50; frelsni. 500 Scotland 40; Eoaiand'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

In round numbers the total amount OF I'te
insurance ~ritten by the different insurance
companies Of the world il $4,000 ,0oO,on
OF this sum ~ 800 n0 600 ia placed IN the
United States Between the years 1850
and 1890 there was 81 500 900 900 new life
insurance written ~ this country and hu,
81 900 900 900 In the whole of the British
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Tho total qusntl'y of coal, coke, cinder'
and fuel exported during the first quarter
of 1885 from the United Kingdom vas
$50, 077 tons. an increase Of 23o, '5' tons
over the first quarter Of lS92, and OF 27'
iAi tons over the frat quarter Of 1871, The
average price of the exported fuel in ! $50
was az 81 ia 1899. - ~; and IN 1871 @
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Tn. eighteen collectors Of intsrosi reTe'
nus whose r, si9naitons ser" called i"f ny
President Cleveland before be ge6t GA Ms
vse.tf ,a have alt come down except one
gu. 10 tsnnsy issnia. ard Hoke o"''th ~ o''
with a gun for that one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

MRS. VERSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
NorHkkS for their CHILDREN while TEETH
ING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES
the CHILD, SOFTENs the GUNS. ALLAYS all
PAIN. CURES WIND collie and is the best
remedy for DlARRHTA- Sold by druggists m
every part Of the world. Be sure and aak for
''Nrs. Winsiov's Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind. Twenty Eve cents 4 bottle
4s spF3Dd&WlyT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

r. t1I1 - ! 81 s0usrs ysele -
e ri feex Isug, which = ose-s1iEd 49,
Dan de length Of The u 8 5 Casxine ~
lfochins. and speed Of II kuots i IL -
4 csaIed for. She viii be deagned soeely
for II use Of Mr.. slates'S family and vM
conenin several very large ss.t<fooms. No
pSsas are Furnished. Mr.. Slater having
xyen the company an idea Of What be
wishes, and the designs viii be made BY
| their workren. Work viii be commenced
u once. rs
| The assessors Of Belfast have completed
their duties Of making the valuation and
taxes, and have committed the tax lists 10
Harvard r. Mason. collector The vaiaa-
t.sn Is a. folEows Real, si-Sl0,5J0; per-
sonai, 81 ,zis .s;ts total 81, i5o, gio. This
IA az increase Of 1881 ,i05 over the yaluA-
too Of is9z, and il much the largest salu-
alton The city has ever had. The rate Of
saxation 10 SIC On 5000. being the lowest
rate with the exception Of 1856 since 1868
The number Of polls il 1858. An increase
Of 80 over last yaar. Following 10 list Of
| all persons and corporations whose taxes
are over $3.50 A. w. Johnson. executor,
5fsly2. ~. r. c. johnson, executor, sl2o3.-
70. Dana Sarsaparilia Company Si20l 10,
Mrs. X. McChnfock ssi3o.54. Y. +. Hanson
ss50l.37. David Psirce estate s535.-s. A.
Harris s575.iI. A. A. Hoves Co. s5i5.-
~, w. c. Marshall s4ss.s,3. Masonic tenn
| pie association s4G3.32. A. ID. Chase $780,
| 20, l.. A. Knoviron s:}af7T, Edward Sib-
ley 3s2.i0, c. B. Hszeltine s37g.3l, Odd
Fellows baiiding association s'37i .52' w. X.
swan 1851, Asa A. Howes ssh IS.
| eritche,t, Sibiey 4 Co. S543 20. Mathews
brothers $40 So, Swan 4 sibley Company
| A3f3s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

A well-known French chemist named
Chardonnet has, after years of experiment
succeeded in making silk from wood. I~
wood ia fed into a machine which roughly
resembles a sausage mill. AT the ~ous'
piece is an apparatus provided With #
tremely thin spertures. out Of which "
silk issues in thin shreds. Winding, usr
ing and dyeing are performed as with ora
nary silk. The infammable nature Of th'
silk has b' en- overcome by ssturatins h'Hs
a FIRE proof solution which secures psffec'
protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03
The Future Of South Africa

The recent cable dispatch to the effect
that Lobenguls. the great King of the Msta
belle tribe in South Africa. had declared
war against the whites was promptly denied.
ss every well informed person supposed that
il would be. Lohepgula is firm friend Of the
white race and not at all likely to court the
fate of the Iulus by abandoning his pacific
policy toward the European residents of
MsshonAiand. In this connection il is inter
cstins to learn from Mr. r. c. Selous, the
South African traveller. ths, Europeans can
thrive. marry and multiply on all the plateau
lands both south and north of the Lambesi
Families of European missionaries to the
third generation had shown that the Eng
l.h lost nothing in vitality or ply steal ener
~ by living IN Matsbelelsnd, and Mr..
S-lous believes that, in the next century
I'll that highland will be peoplej with the
English and Dutch.
There il no doubt that South Africa is
destined to be one of the great powers of
the world. II already includes several
sovers ign states And Hearishiug colonies.
and South African confederation is pro-
posed by leaders of public opinion who have
an tateliisent appreciation of the future of
tina, vast and productive region. Owing to
j-alou.ies between the British anil the Beers
some years will probably elsrse before the
latter will be prepared to negotiate for =
union With their neishhors; but the result,
i. - inevitable ~ Vas the fate of New
Amsterdam when Peter Stuyvesant vsinly
protested and stormed sgainst surrender to
the English.
As the Dutch states already have repub-
iican systems Of government. and As the
British colonies are republican, excep, in
their allegiance TO the crown, the future
S,uth African confederation. when ioeY-
ased from European tuselaee, will naturally
Be great republic. North America, South
Africa and Australia may yet take the place
Of European monarchies ~ arhiter. of the
deseinies Of mankind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

aa far m. warm waves Of this summer
have no, developed great staying 1aaiitiss'
4, may take tbat,ler and hxi tainsto break
th~m Up, bat they have had u 20. MAY
Asga.t preserve the sane clement fhA'a'''
tevfssle,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Funny sights are often seen in the Pal'
man train tours. ears as they pass through
the city nights. and curious noises o'tn
heard. One sight that attracted considers
BILE attention on train Il, Wednesday morn
ing, was a good sized washing hung out On
the .trboard side of the tourist car.
wa, only more evidence of the many ro''
veniences furnished its patrons BY he
Maine Central. Experts, all OF whom rsf'
married men. testify that the articles Se''
those worn wholly by infants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Imperial Lodge ID. Of II. will hola :
ular meeting, this evening. Menh.,.
requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Augaa 10 1t hand and yet that sea-sef-
Zen. alleged 20 have been captured on the
View EazIand coast early in the season has
not vet been pat 10 evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

II Conpsssmen should be " SLOW 70
leave Washington aftsr August ! as they
are ia getting there, the congres''onai
.1oay will bs i1nz ffs.n out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Every breath of foul air taken into the
lungs is a step towards death. Purify with
odorIess king of Germ Killers. General
depots, James E. Fuller & Co., and George
u. Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The local horsemen are hoping tha, \
sons business like talk about racing A..
lin will bear fruit. Many Of them va
go good way to see the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The news Of gold shipments from Ia
repe 70 this country permits the hope s'a'
this money will 20 long way after II
yxafhes here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Let ~ hope that there IL no partisan poi
;ties In Secretary Cariisie's vssh 70 frofssn-
,xe the coass suYyeysefvics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The Dirigo mill which is operated by
Massrs. Could q Hastings shut down Mon
tay on account Of stock orders and will not
resume operations for 4 time The shutting
,iosn Of the mill will throw quite number
out OF employment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

There will be special meeting o, 1,
board of trade Friday evening at ;.Sp
| M, to discuss and take action on the M.
ent disturbed financial condition Of h
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The fishing in Togus pond has A..,,
usually good this year and some ver :.
strings Of perch have been reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The grand special sale at BuCk,,
Goodrich's still continues. They IA "A
irg new attractions in ,oday's i,,u, n
will interest everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Deacon Isaac Staples Of New teh. 81
fears Of age, has planted hoed and taken
care of his garden which is quite large and
looks ns well az any 10 that village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

During the month of August the Li,hsa
library will be open every afternoon, I'D
days excepted) between the hours Of n
o'clock. On Saturdays it will be open,
usual from 2 till 6, and till . O'Clock p \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

4. T. True Of Mechanic Falls, ha. bee
sppoia,ed by sheriff James l.. Parker dep
uty sheriff for oxford county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Mrs. 7. NJ. Rumney and chilann
Mrs. W. 5. Msrden and children will a.
Ply the Colby cottage at Ocean Point
ing August,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The st. Croix Mining Company. who are
trying 10 find coal a; Perry. have gone
io~n $50 feet, and the drill is now in a
black shale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Under the Bourbon renaissance 70 De
r-aioa p~n,ioner il 70 be pima fscie
knaye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Quite number from this city Aim.
the dance at the cafe at llammond. =,
Wednesday evening. The music ". :,
piled by local talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

F. ". Piummer, for several years princi-
pal Winthrop high school. has accepted .
position in Lewiston. Mr.. Sturgess Of Au-
burn, has been secured rs principal of
wiaeasep high school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

When Baby was sick. Ne gave h4 CaeeoFiA
When abe vas Child, she cried for CAasoriA
When ahe became Msa. he chung TO CaanriA
whsn shs bad Children, she gave them Caanln
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

There will be grand Masonic reunion of
al lodge. between Old Town and Water.
vile on the man line and between Monsop
.nl! Newport on the branch of the NJ. c. X.
H.. August 22d at Lake Maranacook under
| he auspices of Penobscot Lodge of bex-
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The drouth is still an exeeedinsl, A,
in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

1t was reported here "wednesday a, :.
authority that the Vassalboro mill y. !,
down for an indeiinite period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Tbs cold storage plant on Tll'on's wharf
Roe kIsrd IL about completed. stock
company pltb $50 101 has been Organized
10 manage the sgar. wiii thes. officers
Ioripg u. Haskell, Gloucs.tsr Mass. pres. ;
Charles + Weeks. Rocklani. treas. l.. Is
Haskell, VIM. II Perkins and NJ J. 'alson
Of Gloucester, Gen. Davis Tiison and
Stephen Chase OF Roc khan I. directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03
NEW ADvERTISEaESrs :.
Thirty-two summer boarle,, =, =,

The plovcr are said to be on han,, !.
large numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The steam yacht Isis owned hyJ, A
Proctor, Richmond came up Weinesls,
afternoon. Mr., Proctor was aecompsnitl
by c. W. Jack of Richmond and Wide
CIVIL Of Providence. X. /. She will lCap
this morning for Small Point accompania
by Hon. J. II. Manley and J i. Bclvd
of iIalloweli.
The latest thing in the way of mosr
for printing press ~ II dog. A ncvsp,F
in the bnckwoods of Canada has been IA
some time past printed by dog power.
large wheel is connected with the dri'in
gear of the machine by means Of a bf
Strips of wood to afford fooihoh 1t
placed on the inside of the wheel vhs'
this journalistic dog walks his round, Al
this puts the machinery into motion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03
MAINE GOSSIP.

Simmons, the Maine sculptor, and Mrs
Sim mons. are expected 10 visit in Lewiston
10 few weeks. They are now en- route
fr Nes York from Br men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The Oxford Democrat thus describes u,
my -'erious cloud which people in this stis
saw living along the horizon Monday e1et'
ing "Thc shower cloud extended quite I
distance above the horizon into clear Ky
it's edges rolled up in clean-rut cumu"
masses and silvered by the moonlight. The
lightning flashes from the cloud folo~e
each other with abou, the rapiiity Of is'
ticking offs clock. though it was so distant
that we heard sound of thunder"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Several of the pretty little suburban vii
lagos scattered along the Allegheny Valley
Railroad have for the past week been mon
apo izipg a novelty in the form of an in
va.1on of toaIs. NJ "s of the little
creatures have been hopping about the
.treeis of Verona, Edgewater oakmont
Ind Hutton and in places they are ~ thick
~ srasshoppers in Kansas harvest field --
tiusburg Dispatch.
Can It be that A wind storm was severe
enough to bring part of this toad family to
Malas. You viii remember that some
tai ! county officials saw an immense mum
Der rrct nifty over toward Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Mr.. Perley l.. Cummings of Csmbrir.
pert, Mass, formerly night ticket agen, al
operator at the Augusta depot, returned !
C.mbridgeport. Wednesday, after ,ha
visit at his home. He was accompined b
friends.
Great interest is being shown 10 d
lirycle races to be held with the Auga,
races at the Augusta trotting park and lar
entries will be the order. An equal amos
of interest is being shown by outsiders vi
will surely be there to see the boys ,pa
for trophies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03
OUR KEPQfAllUN IS CLIMBING
For Selling Goods Cheap, and our Grand
Special Sale Still Continues.


ana ing = total OF II now tuerN-
s,,,n< arr still, going on Tue ln- VIII
L az the French are awaited with os'tciss
III APPREHENSION. -p~S@ 4
-, unmann commanding For vi ,
Inch SQUADRON has issued sscpi" 10 the n
H. notice. TO take effect taree DAYS come
a,uniry III. will order the British creise4
rs p,l,ss and swift, now lying on msani
tx TO 70 OUTSIDE the biceSSae VIII
n p,vlr- the French minister, y
, In. ,rane TO SAXON, and Fear
III Humtan is under direct orue" n. "a
sris Unless the French govern &c
lnterpo,es quickly an attack ON ~
L ~. N. CERTAIN. The trading ST n,
h,itx i surprised that Hunisnu Is from III
Snweal FIRE aaud- rece'S@
IL Trad mas recently declined hets- factory
Siam. iii cons quenee OF r.hStsn HarhS
-rmau enterprlse AMI intrigues 20 dissgr9
French iufiaenre. II Is oeiie'~u was sW
!. strong tone of the ultimatun silera1
TEND greatly To restore the ihh@- Leutas
N France in siam. The genefai perisht
here IS that the i>su- OF the con posnrs
is - triumph for French over Peary Y
IA diplomacy. ehanie
believed in the diplomatic circles his amt
~. Will he no disagreement be- Will
France and England III the deiihi, but fai I
Of the frontier 1t is also believed ESorhi
-hins will adopt her customary there!
Of iaissez faire and not meadie purchs
H.. p.t,.r there Il
omu,,. ut,eranc-s. IIopcds
Incx Auy - The latest news donkey
bangkok i very serious. siam h"r'ns
ace,nted the French terms pose OF
>. uer,l-te &c in coercive measures wouiu
,i,al.r, IN an unprovoked his plal
tloa IL war il not an open deihsnu the tns
/, ces-ion Of Siam. The British reach
office has never been in ADLER of De iroS 4
'hands than now. We have no untii
H. attack France but while L"rd a
nv made up his mind from the
III To assist or encourage the Siamtse, Concert
eeuually determined, with the fu'i
II Of his colleagues, TO protect the
1cial RIGHTS If his own countrymeh N"i'
cs,inctiv warned France that Rtit- the SfH
tkls could not he stopped under a storase :
, = avuwe,iiy pacific in character IL per psia
3 Si,.s,.ssih,s for. Great. Br1t t9 WIG" 3
extra large, 2JT3S.
IRONS made of Fine Lawn in diferent n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

VI e. Foster Of the well known firm of
ontractors of Watersille. who is building
Lewi.tons new posiottice, says that the
ouiliing operations throughout the State
are not what they promised to be early in
the season, Men who contemplated build
my for an Investment are hol ling back
waiting for Developments 10 the financial
situation Tie tendency of prices on bnlld-
ing materials has been s;eath y downward,
,mannf ,eturers offering unusually liberal
discounts for cash in every tting they handle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

William 4. Slater of Providence, has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Rev Elijah Kellogg is attracting lug"
audiences st his church at tlsrpsweli
Center This famous author and preachtr
Is getting well along in years, and is soon to
retire from active service In his long ca
reer as public benefsetor he has done r
great amount of good among the fsherme n
of Casco bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Already number of energetic young
men are clearing land for farms along the
new line Of the Bangor Aroostook above
Bro~nvlle. and viii be pretty well located
nv the time that the road is actually running
regularly. Much hard work is being done
this week, pushing the line ahead. There
are to be no less than Z coal sheds sloT.g
the whole line Of the road when all is com
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The presidents ant managers of electric
ra Iruads IN Maine met in Portland last
week and took preliminary steps TO perfect
state organization hich will he formed
alta meeting TO be held in Portland on
August 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The wire is completely strung for the
new telephone line from Fort Fairfield to
Caribou anil work on the line between Carl
bou and Pressure I.le began this week. Mr..
IL. T.. Gates is the manager Of this system
and is pushing the work vigorously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

f. f. Morrill, of Atkinson one of the
gallant e. A. r. men in Piscs.squis county
carries a watch charm made from rebel
bullet which passed through his bresst and
some time SGD WAS extracted from his back.
MIR Morrill, feels just as well and is as live
ly at 4 campfire As if he hadn't been punct-
ured in this very disagreesble manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Monday Sheriff Lancaster of old Town,
learned where there was considerable hquor
stored on Treat aud Webster Island and
vent over and seized it, getting about -
gallons Of rum. gin and wi iskey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Judge Peters was seen at Portland and
asked what he thought of the remarks made
by General Dow in bis Sunday lecture re-
gariing Judge Peters position on the pro-
hihitory law. The judge replied that the
remarks didn't bother him any as he was
too busy to give them any attention He
insinusted that General Dow had not gath
cred facts before making his statement
lie said he didn't care to discuss the subject
a. it was not of the slightest interes; to him.
He also remarked that the general was
evidentl, down on Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

The Bangor Opera House has been
entirely fitted and many pleasing changes
made nder Manager Frank A. Owen
he regular season will open on August
9Th with the "Dszzlcr,' bnt there is pos
siblity that The Crust of Society may
pl.v return engagement on the 10th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-03

Mckenney & Martin of Westbrook have
ilad voluntary petition in insolvency in
the court of insolvency.