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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

NJ. Arthur Boche. the valuer Of the
French crown diamonds, tells that the
most curious among famous pearls is that
which three centuries ago the French trav
eler Tavernier sold to the shah Of Persia
for a sum equivalent to about $4,000 1t
Is still in the possession OF the sovereigns
Of Persia. Another eastern potentate owns
a pearl Of l2l9 carats which is quite trans
parent. It Is to be had for the sum OF
600 coo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

The safest place IN q thunderstorm Is
MD to be under . small tree or building
or the open space, the signal Of danger
beng the loud, reverberating thunder
claps. which indicate that the lightning
V not Tar Cd, and that the next bolt is
liable to strike somewhere In the neigh
hood-Bsltimore Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

So tremendous is the force Of streams Is
suing from the pipes Of mitiers under a
large head Of water that they would pro
duce instant death IL directed against q
man standing near and would probably CT,
his body In two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

A veteran English correspondent and
traveller, after much experience with rail
way lamps, has abandoned them for a can
die perforated with holes through the cen
ter, which he holds in his hard. The holes
absorb the grease and transform the other
wise inconvenient candle into an almost
perfect illumiBant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

A recent account makes the Concord
grape q chance Seeding found by Mr..
Bull, Of Concord, Mass. But Mr.. Bull
once told the writer Of this that he sowed
seeds Of what he thought q good kind,
and it was from one Of these seedlings
that ths Concord sprang. = Neehan's
NonfAly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

The Life tree Of Jamaica will cot
tinue to grow for months and years after
It has been dug up and its roots exposed Ia
the sun. Leaves severed from the linibs
will remain perfectly green for weeks. The
natives say that the tree can only be de
stroyed by fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

The many hundreds Of girl children who
are being called Columbia will bear in this
name an indication of their age, which 1t
b possible some Of them will not relish In
the years to come when-well. when they
~ not - young - thsy ussd to b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Samples Of these books can be seen at the .IorE-
NAL counting room or at any Of the stated agen.
ces.
The books are not for sale and will only be given
out to holders of coupons. The list printed else.
where I'm this issue will give all an Idea Of the
books.
This Is an excellent opportunity to secure books
for Christmas presents to friends.
JOURNAL patrons can secure these books at the
following places:
Waterville, JOURNAL Headquarters, at Music
Store.
Augusta, at the JOURNAL counting room.
Our readers can see samples of these works at
any time by calling at any one of the above named
places Orders for books to be sent by mail should
in all cases, be addressed TO
BURLEIGH & FLYSr,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Ladies' dining ard smoking room" il a
common sign ia f4,tfion west end restau-
Yauts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Magistrate - You're charged with
stealing gold watch.
Prisoner-Want drove me to do it
Magistrate-Want, chr
Prisoner-Yes, wanted The watch!-
ExchansA z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

NoYEs, RANDALL c., Bradford. Repub-
lican, Free Baptist, farmer, married; age
As. Born in Atkinson, and attended the
common school Was left without father
when but six years of age, and was COM
PEELED to work his way up in life. Member
of the board of selectmen two years. Enlisted
in the fall of 1868, in Company f, First
Maine Heavy Artillery; wounded in the
battle of Spottsylvania Court House, May
10th, 1854: discharged in the spring of
1865. for reason of gun shot wound in left
shoulder, the ball still remaining in his
person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

CAKES, ABNER, South Berwick. Demo-
crat, Baptist, lawyer, married; age 10.
Born in Sangervile, educated at Colby
University and New York Law School. Was
two years in the secretary of States office
as clerk. and two years in the State library,
is now secretary and treasurer of Berwick
Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

MORRILL,. CARROLL w., Portland. Re-
publican, Universalist, lawyer, married !:
age 80. Born in Falmouth; fitted for col
lege at westbrook Seminary, and graduated
at Bowdoin College in the class of 1871.
Studied law in the Office Of Hon. NJ. p.
Frank, was admitted to the bar in the spring
of 1882. since which time he has praeticed
law in Portland. Is president of the Lin
coin Club, one Of the largest and most in
fiuential political organizations in the State.
Always Republican
McGREcoR, JONI H., Enfield. Repub-
lican, Episcopalian, physician, married; age
IS. Born in Conway n. H. ;educated At New
Hampton Institution, Vt. Harvard and Uni
versity of Vermont Medical Schools. Enlisted
in 1tth Mas. Infantry in 1861. Commis-
sionsd assistant surgeon, 18th Mas. Infan-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

SPILLANE, THOMAS c., Lewiston. Dem
ocrat, Catholic, lawyer, single; age "a
Born in Lewiston; educated in the public
schools of that city and at Bowdoin College,
graduating in the class of 1890. Studied
law with Savage & Cakes; was admitted to
the Androscoggin bar in September, 1892
Is at present member of the common
council of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

PHnBRooK, JONI NJ, Bethel. Repub-
lican, Congregationalist. farmer and cattle
broker, married; age SO. Born in Shell
burne. N. H.; educated at Gould Academy
and Maine State Seminary, now Bates Col
lege. On the board of trustees of Gould
Academy and Bethel Savings Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

York, ISAIAH c., West Hampton. Re-
publican, Unitarian, carriage manufacturer
and farmer, single; age 6l. Born in Dix
mont; educated in common schools and one
term in high school; worked with his father
on the farm and in a country store until 16
years old. then went into the old Gazette
office at Bangor to learn the prioter's trade !;
after serving as Office boy, carrier, press
man and compositor his health became i'm
paired, he finished the business in less than
year. Has been postmaster IL l-2 years,
selectmau two years, overseer in carriage
department Maine State Prison from 1862
to 1867.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05
H

REED. WILLIAM, Cary. Republican,
Baptist, farmer, married: age Sc.
Born in Cary, educated in the common
schools and at Houlton Academy. Was for
thirty-two years assessor and town clerk !;
some years holding both Offices. Has held
the office of postmaster; was one of the
census eDumerators in 1880 and 1890 :;
member of the Legislature in 1877 and 1872.
Always q Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Al. Born in Clifton; educated at Maine
Central Institute and Bowdoin College,
graduating from the latter institution in the
class of 1880. Has held the various town
Offices. Member of the Legislature in
ls57-s5.
SAWYER, F. W., Milbridge. Democrat.
No returnl.
SricKSEY, WILLIAM H., Brownfeld. Re-
publican, Congregationalist, farmer. mar
ried; age Sc. Born in Brownfield educated
in the common schools and at Fryeburg
Academy. Postmaster from 1874 to 1884.
Has spent some twelve years in the pro-
vince of Buenos Ayres, South America.
Always a Republican.
SroppAKp, Chas. L., Washburn. Re-
publican. No return.I
SAWYER, WHITMAN, Portland. Repub-
hcan. Congregationalist, stabler, married
age 81. Born in Raymond. and attended
the town schools. Served four years IN
the city government of Portland; chairman
Of board of aldermen in 1885. Served in
the Union army for the suppression Of the
rebellion, from September, 1862, until the
close of the war. Member of the House IN
1868 and 1869. Republican first, last and
every time.
SHAW, Thomas p, Portland. Repub-
lican, Congregationalist, railroad official
married; age -. Born in Bath, educated
in the public schools in that city. Has
been member of both branches of the
Portland city government. and has for many
years been paymaster of the Maine Central
Railroad, filling that important position at
the present time. Member of the last
House. Always a Republican.
SMITH. AUGUSTINE D., Portland. Re
publican, Methodist, carpenter and builder,
single; age Go. Born IN Buxton and at
tended school there. Has been three years
in the city council of Portland. Removed
to Portland when nineteen years OF age,
learned the carpenters trade with the hrm
of T. J. B. Cummings, builders, 1867.
Took the foremanship of their business IN
1867. They gave up the business to him,
and he has been in that business ever since
and is one of the largest contractors in
Portland at the present time. Member OF
the last House. Formerly Wing
SAVAGE, ALBERT R., Auburn. Repuoli-
can, CongregAtionalist, lawyer, marned ;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

WEBER, GEORGE W, Jr., Sherman. Re,
publican, Freewill Baptist, farmer, mar
ried age so. Born in New Limerick ans
attended the common school. Has beer
trial Justice, seleetman and collector
Served nearly three years in the army dur
ing the Rebellion. Always a Republican
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

Knights of p. and the grange.
POWERS, HARRY c., Norridgewock
Democrat, liberal, farmer, married; age
~. Born in Norridgewock and attended
the common schools. Has held the otfic.
of postmaster. town clerk and selectman
Was in the Union army during the Rebel
lion. Formerly Republican.
PAINE. CHARLES A., Eastport. Republi
can. No return
PiNKHAx, MEASpER B., Lincoln. Dem
ocrat. no religious preferences. but attend
the Methodist church, merchant, single
age IS. Born in Lincoln, educated in tn,
public schools of the town and at Malta
nawcook Normal Academy. Has held thu
offices of selectman, treasurer and schoo
committee; postmaster thirteen years. an,
at present secretary of the board of trus
tees of Mattanawcook Normal Academy
Opened his present business Oct. 1. 1859
and has given it his personal attention from
that day to the present time. Formerly
Republican.
Poor, LORNA c., Searsmont. Democrat
Universalist, farmer, married; age 43
Born in Belmont, and attended the com
mon school. Was six years on board o
selectmen; two years as chairman.
PEsSEr,T- W., Sedgwick. Republican
no religious preferences, blacksmith. mar
ried age 60. Born in East Eddington, an
attended the common schools. Has serve
on the board of health since its organization
Always Republican.
PuRISGTox, FRANK o., Minot. Republ
can, no religious preferences, lawyer, maj
| ried; age ~. Born in Embden, Somerse
county; educated in the commoa school
! academy and college, graduating at Bow
doin College. Supervisor of schools @
Minot four years. Member of the Legisla
ture in 1889. Always Republican.
PARE, JEAN B., Biddeford Democra,
Roman Catholic, grocer. married; aged 4s
Born in Montreal, Canada; educated 4
Jesuits College, Montreal. Councilman
Biddeforf in 1856; alderman in 1866
to March 1868. On account of being
foreigner and minor At the time of th
Rebellion, enlisted in the navy under tn
name Of John Joiner, at New York city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05


LANE, SAMUEL W., Augusta. Republic
can. Episcopalian, lawyer, married; age 81.
Born in Frankfort educated in the common
schools and academies of Maine. Enlisted
as private in 1861. in the LIST Me. Cavalry.
Subsequently served in 1869. 1868 and a
part Of 1864, in the 18th Me. on the nom
commissioned staff. and was promoted to I'd
lieutenant, in Co. d. In February, 1864
was promoted to captain of the 18th U. s.
eolored troops. He never had a leave Of
absence during his term of service until
he broke down in service in Flor
ida, and was sent home disabled,
and mustered out. Has resided in
Augusta since 1865, and filled most of the
official positions. He has served the city
as auditor for many years member of the
school committee; as city treasurer and col
hector. in which capacity he never bad a
superior. and As q member of the board OF
aldermen for three years. being chosen
chairman of the board. Mayor two years,
inaugurating and carrying forward many
permanent improvements, being thoroughly
impartial and straightforward in everything
he undertakes. Was an officer of the
Maine Senate for twelve years. Has served
as State department commander of the G.
A. X. For several years has been editor
in-chief at Aliens large publishing estab-
lishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

publican, no religious preferences reported,
attorney and counsellor at law, single: age
"a. Born in Hampton. graduated at Colby
University in 1879, and Boston University
Law School in 1882. Has been engaged II
the practice Of law at Ellsworth since Jan
usry. 1888. Always q Republican.
HorkIxs. HoYr H., Trenton. Republ
can, no religious preferences, trader, single
age 70. Born and educated in Trenton.
HicGIxs. +. NJ, Limerick. Republican
Noreturn1.
HrxkLEr, NATHAN T.. Phillips. Repub
iican, Congregationalist. merchant, mar
ried; age IS. Born in Avon and educated
in Phillips and Gardiner. A member oil
the 18th Me. Regt Band. Has been
working Republican. always at the polls
and interested in getting others there.
HARRIS, AUSTIN, East Machias. Repub
lican, no religious preferences reported
merchant, lumberman and ship builder
married; age 81. Boru in East Machias
educated at Washington Academy and Am
herss College. graduating in the class Of %
Has held the Office of selectman, trustee
and treasurer of Washington Academy
overseer of Bowdoin College, delegate 4
National Republican Convention in 1854
State commissioner to New York Cenfen
NAL in 1889. Member of House OF Repre-
sentatives in 1869. and of the Senate II
ls79-lSS0 and 81.
L
IsAAcsox. Isaac B.. Lewiston. Dem
ocrss, Hebrew, merchant, married; age ~
Born in Boston, Mass. and educated in TN
public schools of that city and of Rockiand
Clothing merchant; proprietor of the 'biu'
Store one Of the largest clothing house,
in Maine.
j
JOHNSON. TREBr, Augusta. Republican
Congregationalist, cashier. married; age 40
Born in Augusta, educated in the schooii
Of the city, and at Harvard College AMI
Harvard Law School. admitted to kenne
bee bar in 1875. Has served in the CIT.
government - member of the common
council and board Of aldermen; closer,
identified with the interests of the city AM
al that pertains thereto. Member OF In
lase House. Always Republican.
JnIsoH, SrxrHEx D., Ois6eh. Dem
ecsat. no religious prefefences, farmer an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

publican, no religious preferences, farmer
and bookkeeper, married; age 40. Born in
Gardiner; educated at Oxford Normal In
stitute and Bowdoin College, class of II.
Has held the offices of supervisor of schools
and selectman. Removed from Gardiner to
Andover in Dec, 1852, where he was
brought up on farm, attending common
schools until he was eighteen. Then taught
school more or less until after he graduated
from college. Read law with Hon. NJ. T.
Ludden of Lewiston, and admitted to bar in
Oxford county, practiced about a year and
half. The sedentary nature of the pro-
fession not agreeing with him, he gave it up
and went to farming; in this business has
remained ever since. For last two years
has been bookkeeper for the firm of C. B,
Cummings & Sons, Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-05

At the coming session Of
the Legislature u large mum.
Der of matters OF great i'm.
-fprtance and interest to the
people of this State will be
acted upon. including, prob.
ably. the great question Of
taxation.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-12
THE TIMES KODAK.
interesting News Items Gath
cred Around Salem.

Capt. and Mrs. Horner, accompanied
by Miss Lille and Everette Strouse, left
yesterday evening for Chicago. where
they will take in the sights to be seen
at the great Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Gertrude Logan, of Lexington
Va, is in the city, visiting the family
OF Col. R. II. Logan, on Broad street.
The horses attached to the dray Of
Arthur Peck took fright at some boys
who were playing and ran from his
house, whore they had been left stand.
ing, down Market street, but were soon
caught before any damage had been
done.
Colonel Logan Is having a very neat
conservatory constructed of side porch
to his house.
The Roanoke College football team
will probably have match game next
Saturday evening on their grounds.
At meeting of the school electoral
board yesterday the following trustees
were elected for the term ending July
l, 1896: In Catawba district, John S.
Bennett; in central district, Charles w.
Chapman; in Big Lick district, M. L.
Fellers; in Cave Spring district, John
Eller; in Salem district, John II Palmer
Messrs. Fellers, Eller and Palmer are
the old trustees reappointed for tho
ensuing term.
Mr.. Warrington, of Texas. arrived
in Salem Tuesday to enter Roanoke
College. This makes three students
attending the college from the Lone
Star STATE.
The college gymnasium was opened
Monday and the different classes are
progressing very nicely.
Mrs. Capt. R. Il. Norman, of Roa-
noke city, was in the city yesterday.
Colonel Penn, OF Roanoke, was here
yesterday attending circuit court.
j. G. Brown, Jr., the epterprising
proprietor of the Salem Racket Store,
is North purchasing his fall and holiday
goods and will probably arrive in
Salem to-day.
Rev. Mrs. j S Hutchinson is visiting
friends and relatives in Luray, Va.
In the circuit court yesterday the jury
in the case Of Adams, Clements & Co.
against the Norfolk and Western rail-
road brought in verdict for Adams.
Clements Il Co.
DR.. III. c. Strickland removed a small
piece of wheat straw from the eve of
M. Il. Anderson yesterday evening.
Robert Stevens, of New York, was in
the city yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-12

Mr.. Herbert Spencer recently put very
neatly the distinction between sport az
an amusement and rs an occupation.
Dropping i'll at his club, he met young
friend, who invited him to play game
of billiards. The philosopher led off and
left the balls in IA good position for his
opponent, who dexterously ran out, not
allowing his companion another shot.
Then the young expert naturally looked
at the philosopher for the customary
compliment, but the loser of the game
said, very seriously, after depositing his
cue i'll the rack, "Sir, IL certain pro-
ficiency i'll such a sport as this is n sign
of good education of the eye, the
nerve. the hand, but the mastership of
billiards which you have exhibited could
have been acquired only by an i'll spent
youth. London Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-12
Specimen Cases.

S. II. CLIFFORD, New Cassel, Wis,
was troubled with Neuralgia and
Rheumatism. his Stomach was dis
ordered, his Liver was affected to an
alarming degree, appetite fell away, and
he was terribly reduced in iiosh and
strength. Three bottles of Electric Bit.
tiers cured him
Ed ward Shepherd, Harrisburg. ILL.,,
had running sore on his leg Of eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and we'll. John Speaker, Catawba,
o, had five large Fever sores on his
leg, doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Btters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en-
tirely. Sold by Christian e Barbee,
Drug Store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-12
Cherokee Strip Indian Names.

In civilizing the Indian into plug hat
and English Technology we all too
quickly forget to pcrpetuate him i'll the
geographical nomenclature of the land
he once so graphically christcncd OF
the seven new counties in the Cherokee
The others have II; mes which are wholly
commonplace, which are not associated
with any incident to give them mean
ing, and which partake not in the slight
est degree of the local tone and color OF
a region which has rude but pictur-
esque history and abounds in romantic
traditions which ought to be preserved
i'll the names of its towns and counties
Kansas City Star
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-12

The engagement of Ef1ie Ellsler at the
Academy of Music next Friday night is
one the patrons of that popular play
house will undoubtedly appreciate
This talented actress is an established
favorite and each year only adds to the
esteem in which she is held by the
amusement going public. A moro
strongly emotional and heart touching
&C tress cannot be found. Her art is ex-
quisite and when occasion requires It,,
she rises to heights OF surprising DO wer
1t is more than privilege, it is a pleas
ure, to see her act. On the present occa.
sion she will be seen in her latest, and
what has been considered by many, to
be her greatest representation, "D oris, E"
in the successful play Of that name.
the author, Mr.. Robert Drouet, wrote it
expressly for Miss Ellsler, and has fl tied
her with role in which she is surpass-
ing all previous creations. Doris has
been one OF the remark able as we'll as
most important new productions of the
season.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-12
The Cause of the Pause.

Scene-A grand dinner party.
Fraulcin Helene from Berlin enioyed
herself famously, for her neighbor at the
table was Baron Won Adlersklau, a
gentleman of refined manners and bril-
liant wit.
Then you are opposed to the agita-
ton for the emancipation of women"
AT least / should like it to take some
other form than that contemplated by its
present leaders, mein fraulein."
How do you mean, Herr Baron?"
Here the baron suddenly turned away
and made no reply. Helene repeated her
question and anXiously waited for an
answer, which did not come, for the
baron now seemed entirely oblivious of
her presence.
Deeply hurt, the young lady rose and
left the table. Mrs. Schinkle fastened
after her:
What is the matter, child?"
III Il tone half stifled with sobs Helene
related to the hostess what had passed
and ended by saying:
Can | have offended him."
"Oh, dear, no!' said Mrs. Schinkle,
laughing heartily. This baron was OBJ
tanned from an agency for the hire of
dinner guests, and as we thought that
dinner would be over by 8 we engaged
him only till that time-the clock struck
when lie ceased talking. Boston Globe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-12

y simple barometer can be made by
filing Il common, wide mouthcd pickle
bottle within three inches of the top
with water. An ordinary Florence oil
flask should be washed thoroughly and
stripped of its straw covering. This
should be inverted and its neck plunged
as far as it will go in the pickle bottle.
This gives complete barometer. In fine
weather the water will rise into the neck
of the flask higher than the neck OF the
pickle bottle, i'll wet and windy weather
il will fall to within an inch of the mouth
of the flask. Before Il heavy gale of wind
and at least eight hours before the gale
reached its height the water has, it is
said. been seen to leave the flask alto
gether. New York Telegram.