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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18
STATE Psychological SOCIETY
And State Board Of Agriculture in Union
Neeting-inieresting Exercises.

| The low temperature of MeoniaH bali IN
ting of the Maine State Pathological Society
and the State board of agriculture yester-
I Jay forenoon and caused al Adjournment.
/ In the afternoon however. the meeting
was continued in MON hall aud the pro-
grammes OF forenoon and afternoon con-
bned. The prominent members OF both
/ of about - in the afternoon and about 100
/ at the evening. President G.. = Pope Of
/ Manchester presided and much interes
| was manifested in the excellent programme
. presented.
+ The report of Treasurer Chas. Wheeler
I of fhesteryille showed the society to be IL.
u good financial condition, and the report
I OF Secretary ID. II. knowltoa of Farming
ton was comprehensive review OF a yeai
in pomology. \ committee previously AZ
| pointed reported in favor of asking Il e
/ Legislature TO increase the stipend of TIN
society. The anniversary address by Pres
( iaent Pope was not delivered in the after
noon as was intended. Prof. W. NJ. MN
son of the Agricultural Experiment Station
ut Orono read an interesting paper npon ID,
results of spraying experiments among the
| orchards OF Maine in 1872. The short but
pithy paper of Frank Bowman of Eureka
was followed by an animated general dis
Cussinn. y itty paper in defense of thu
tree agent, read hy 5. 4. Cannon of Au
.yuS'a closed the afternoons meeting.
The evening meeting was opened at
o'clock h. IN able paper on more Educa-
.tan ~ Horticulture Necessary to Protitabl
Enjoyment Therein read by the we'll
suovu florist, Edward II. Goddard o.
Nonlforls. Mr.. GodAar.i's exhibition %
- specimens of geranium seedlings, pro-
lUccd By artificial fertilization, won man,
compliments, lie also has some handsome
costs. pinss ana large floral pieces. Mrs
t'oazo fo"ie, pleasing speaker from.
Freedom, x. H.. delivered delightful ami
instructive talk upon Horticulture. which
, closed tho evcting' exercises.
IN the rear of the hall there is a large and
fine collection of winter varieties of apples
and pears. Some winter grown tomatoes
j from iie experiment station attract mucl
,ttention. Mr. w. \. TaylCr of Michigan
assistant pomuiogi7t OF the United State
iepartncst If agriculture, /, a distinguished
/ outsider prr-ru. It the meetings. The pro
sramHc for Friday follows
TurrSoeS, tp,',tn,k h. iluy,eri,g and vrgs
iahls ll3n.- iof M, Ho'Hr eari,U, Charles :.
NaIkrr. Pprl t.igll,srry tqlfa,r. ti-r, ". II
aa'hhrr,I.n- NJ urWrhi T. aru Has<-
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rlI-s nf ,inpfl- from iite Nnhurn schools con
,:nytei h Ms-. VI. t. " isrD. Auburn; Aeric l.
cr4i ~ !vFaa"pt station, study Of Plant Life in
scle3}s. Ni-~ II. " Mpgria, fira Lady Assist
an tera.u'..'i Nesn,sl -eiari, Iltnt breeding
f'rur IS VI HutfsaU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18

Miss Wallace Of Portland. Miss llatchin.
son, Mrs Giiroy AMI Miss Dimpsey of Old
Town visited the CAPITOL yesterday.
Petitions for the passage of the bill put
In Tuesday for Law protecting union labels
are promised in abundance for today.
The railroad commissioners appear be
fore the Railroad committee today 10 bring
~ the attention of that committee the rec
concentrations in their last report.
TIE railroad commissioners approved
yesterday the manner Of crossing highways
along the line of the Portland Ramford
Falls X. X. from Mechanic Falls to An
burn.
Mrs. Kendall NJ. Dunbar, wife Of Secre.
tary Dunbar Of the Maine Senate, arrived
here yesterday and will spend the Legisla-
tive winter with her husband. Mrs. Dunbar
vas one of the ladies' prominent in the social
events here two years ago.
Hon. oramandai Smith, Hon. Parker
spoford, Hon. F. NJ. Simpson, Hon. J. F
Brackett and Hon. Thos. W. Porter. the
A.. - , ~
~'"'s''o" "pp'iu'e' w uie "oFe'no' anu
0'"~'' y" eAa''ine ''ie ''s'e TREASURER
accounts. began their work Tuesday
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samples of these books can be- seen 1T the .lotn-
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ties.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18

OXN@ @XNjO1S
Both tho method and results when
Syrup Of Figs 10 taken; it Il pleasant
End refreshing to the taste, and acts
GENTLY yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efsctually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs i che
only remedy Of its kind ever spro-
duced. pleasing to the taste and ac-
eeptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In itu
ELECTS prepared only from the moet
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to al and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
End 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
nay not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F1c SYRyp co.
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Notices Of Meetings.

The meeting Of the W. c. 7. L. will be
held this afternoon at $50. All ladies' inter-
ested in the work are invited. to he present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18
Relating 10 Seashore Fisheries.

Abner G. johnson and 80 others of
Phippshurg demonstrate against the passage
of any las which will further restrict the
taking of migratory fish and thereby
cmbarrass coast fishing.
Thirty ak inhabitants of the town Of
North Haven ask that the law he SO amended
as TO prohibit the taking Of maekerei. herring,
shad and porgies with a purse drag
seine within three miles of shore. Large
petitions came In from Hancock and Free
port for the same purpose.
More petitions came in in favor of a
lobster law that would fix the length To IL
inrbss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18

Have you ever seen prices for the same good
Is low We think not Possibly you did not SEE
the above list the article you wished for; we've
toi ii, md the price is in same proportion as
tbove.
w desire to impress you with the fact that We
ere reliable, registered drug honse. and that an,
rficle which we sell you we guarantee in every
respect, and handling, rs we do, such quantities
Of goods assures you that our medicines will BE-
perfectly fresh and nice.
We make a speciality OF mail orders to be ship
ped hs freight or express when cash accompanies
fhrv will receive the same attention which you
would personally.
These prices are very low; by selling stacks OF
goods there may he a little money in IL for US;
| but there's lots for you; don't you think so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18
We are Paying from Is to IS per Cent

to our customers on every dollar they spend will
us. ION might just we'll put that amount !,
YOUR pocket rs To throw II away. Look the fol
lowing rates of interest on genuine patent med
cincs and figure the amount you can for your
self.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18

The hearing on the Philippe contested
election ease comes up friday a, sop. II.
Q. r.. Timberlake Esq. OF Phillips wili ap-
pear for Y. &. iiinkiey Esy., the present
occupant Of the Hoase from Phillips, ans'
Heath 4 fuell sili appear Tor Mr.. n. b.
Beal, who enntesss HiBki-y's seat. A eon-
stitutionsi question IL involved that will ex-
site great deal Of interest, especially
among the ian mak era
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18
Committee Meetings.

large majority of committees as
sembled in their respective rooms yester-
day. made assignments, discussed minor
matters. etc. The Judiciary committee " i'll
report favorably on the sc. To authorize the
establishing and maintaining of a break
water ut Dark Harbor, isieshorc. They
gave hearing on the amendment of tho
charter of the Camden & Bocsland Wate'
Go. To allow that company to take wate'
from the town of HOPE and other sources.
Ex-Attorney- General Lit,lcfieh appeared
for the company and Mr.. Mortlsnd Of
Hocklani for the old company and other in
teresicd parties. The committee will re-
port fsvorablv, with some slight alterations
in the DILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18

1t WIS reported las. evening that Mr.
Augustus rarliu, an aged citizen of Win
tbrop. suffered shock Tuesday, and is no,
expected to recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18
Say Can't Be incorporated Under General
Laws

Frederic Eehic. Fred l.. Richards aud
Josiah II. prummond petition 10 be incor-
poratca safe deposit and trust company to
he located st Portland under the maine Of
the MON Safe Deposit and Trust Co
They represent that the objects of the com
pany cannot be effected BY incorporation
under the general laws.
Mr. Belleau of Lewiston presented petit
ton fer State aid to the hospital and orphsr-
age maintained by the Sisters of Charity at
Lewiston The sum asked annually for two
years is s950o. Mr. Garceen of Lewiston
presented a like petition.
Mr. Bradbury OF Dexter presented pc
tition signed by owners and masters of
steam vessels asking to be relieved from
license fees and taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-18
Commission 10 Revise Militia Law.

Governor CleaYes has appropriated as
the commission to revise the State militia
law Gen. Selden Common, Portland Gen
samuel ID. Lcavitt Of Eas,port, John Mar
shall Brown of Portland, Gen. Whitfield
Scott Choate of Augusta. and Col. Victor
Brett of Bangor.
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WANTED.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-19
CHAPTER III.

The next afternoon put the store in
charge of Mr.. Cooley, my assistant-a
we'll meaning but grievously pimpled
young man-arranged my affairs for two
or three days absence and set out for
New York with Mr.. Bunker.
do not deem it necessary to relate the
details Of our two days of wearisome but
futile search for soma trace of the miss
ing man. We enlisted the police in the
hunt, secured the hospitals, visited the
morgue, did anything and everything
we could think of or anybody suggested,
hut so far as we could learn Harold Lin
den, when lie went out of the Aston
House after breakfast on the morning Of
his arrival in the city, might have step
ped right off the planet into space. The
weather was abominably hot; our feet
unused to such continuous walking on
hot stone sidewalks-were like big boils
il tenderness, and we were pretty thor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-19

Yes" replied There was big diff
ference between taking them in charge
and disposing of them as she wanted me
to When she had gone away, after
warmly expressing her gratitude to me,
| carefully locked those diamonds no in
my safe to wait until | could deposit
them in the bank vault the next morn
ing, there TO be kept in security until the
present storm should have blown over.
If that good, true little girl ever lost her
diamonds. it would not be through any
connivance of mine, that ! was resolved
upon
And so. reflected Mr.. Bunker was
going to take me to New York He had
settled 1t without botherng himself to
consult mel was just to be taken, like
II valise perhaps--but doubted it,
Just then another knock called me to
the door
My dear Celia, with II most distressful
countenance, had sought Inc to share her
anxieties Again she had telegraphcd to
the hotel clerk, and his reply, Just re-
ceived was that nothing had yet been
learned Of Mr.. Linden,
And now" she said, Il feel sure
something awful has happened to Har-
old He may have been robbed and muir
dered. No ono knows what may occur
to anybody in New York. And want
you, Ransom, dear, if you love me, to go
there tomorrow and try to find him."
Certainly will, my love" replied.
"Mr Bunker and will go together"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-19

would be little likely TO cast away for
petty immediate plumber. His conduct
seemed hopelcssly inexplicable
Instinctively | wandered toward his
house, yielding to the attraction of the
dear magnet who always had for me a
loving welcome there. Hope and cheer
seemed most likely to be where she was.
She saw mo approach and came down
the shrub bordcred gravel walk to the
gate, meeting me there. Together we
went UP to the pretty little porch cur
tanned in by clematls and wistaria vines.
and there set myself to finding out with
such gentle artifce as | could command
something upon which | might base a
reasonable hypothesis for her brothers
action,
no" she responded to a question of
mine, Il saw nothing unusual in Har-
ODDS manner. He said nothing to me
about his business, merely that he was
going to Now York by the 6:53 train.
and seemed in his usual good spirits.
asked him VIXEN he would return, and he
replied lightly, oh, in q few days L
am sure he was all right. Don't YOU
think so?'
II hope SO, ! assented doubtfullv.
You hope So" she exclaimed. turn
ing pale. why, you don't think any
thing has happened TO Harold, do your
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-19

"Oh, you only imagined SOL"
mo, for she had the audacity to ask
me if it was true that he had gone off
with large sum Of money belonging TO
the firm"
"Venomous old hag" could not re-
frain from exclaiming.
eyes, she is, and as such is generally
known. Still she gives body and color
to vague rumors, and people remember
her stories when they forget her as their
futhority."
well, granting all that" reasoned,
what better answer could we give to
such a scandal affecting your brother
than our marriage? Would not that
practically say to the world, we, who
have the best knowledge, know Harold
Is not guilty of any wrongr"
But that would not be true"
"H,ot truel What do you mean
1--WE do not know it, and you do not
believe it even. l would stake my soul
on my brothers innocence, but you be-
liove him guilty. nyour heart you know
you do, Ransom. Admit it."
'I-no-why, certainly not" l STAN
mered, for the directness of the charge
confused me for moment. 1--WE have
no real proof against him, and, at worst,
Idon't believe any ground for legal action
for anything more serious than breach of
trust could be found"
"Ah, love and confidence ignore such
nice distinctions, Ispeak to You of my
brother, and you answer me like law
yer
But my darling" ! demonstrated
this is all irrelevant. Here is all that
really concerns you and me: love you
with all my heart, and believe you love
me. We wish to marry, and now is the
best of all times for us to do so. Har
old does not enter into the question.
We have simply to decide whether we
love each other we'll enough to marry
Dear Ransom" she answered. fairly
breaking down and crying on my Shout
der, Il love you as dearly as you love
me, am sure, too well by far to join Il
dishonored name to yours, and not until
my brother reappears and clears him
self from the suspicious now attaching to
him will ever be your wife"
"But-good heavens, Celia, suppose
he never comes back"
Then | shall never be your wife"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-19
CHAPTER II.

In my own heart | was not all ex-
pectant Of any telegram from Harold
Linden setting matters straight On the
contrary, l had an intuitive sense of seri-
GUS trouble coming 10 mo before this
mystery would ever be cleared up. And
Iexpected it to begin with Mr.. Benjamin
Bunker, sort of silent partner of ours,
who had put $1,000 into the business
and stood a good chance Of losing it all
if We were swamped by my partners
action. He could have afforded to lose
it--ycs, or 10 times as Inuch-but, as
we'll knew. Was not the man TO take any
pride III standing such loss with Chris
tian resignation. And tho situation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-19
THE BURLINGTON PRESS Thursday OCTOBER 49, 1879 3

no ideal And I'm sure poor Harold never
did anything of tho sort, but he won't
listen to reason at all and says he will
hunt him down and put him in states
prison if it costs him $50 900, and surely
something must have happened 10 him,
don't you think sou
simply replied Yes"
Long, intimate and happy association
with my dear Celia had familiarized me
with the way excited young women talk,
and taught me what is sufficient in re-
rponding to them at such times All one
needs to do is to agree with them, or at
least seem to do SO, in order to get along
admirably That affirmative word was
all Annie wanted, for to her it seemed
perfect assent to all that was affirmation
in her mind, and, as she imagined, COM
mitted me to looking with her eyes upon
her lovers delinquency.
II want YOU" she went on, unwrap-
ping the bundle and exposing an old
fashioned jewel box, ito do something
for me. | don't know enough about bust
ness to say how it is to be done, but you
can fix all that if ! provide the means,
as will Papa is furious; says he is 60
ing to lose whole lot of money by Har-
Odds going away and it is for that, un-
derstand, he is going to have him put in
prison Now, rely on you to stop that
don't care how appearances may be
against him. I'm sure Harold has never
done anything wrong. He never intend
ed to rob anybody, did he:'
OF course said NO Catch me argu-
ing with her
Il have here the diamonds my mother
left me. They have been handed down
from mother to daughter in our family
for hundreds of years. and no doubt
Providence intended them to be pre-
served until now to save an innocent
man from undeserved shame. Papa said
he was going to the city TO catch'-that
was his very word Mr. Merrivale, to
'catch'-Harolda and would take you with
him, want you to carry these dla-
monds along. sell them and have imita-
ton stones put in the settings. Inevcr
wear them, you know, and papa will
never stop TO see whether the real ones
are there if he Just sees something in the
case when he looks, rs he sometimes does
And want you to use the money they
bring to somehow deprive my father Of
an excuse for sending Harold Linden to
prison"
From the jewels when she opened the
case flashed such a food Of sclntillant
light as almost dazz!cd me. do not pro-
fess to be an expert on diamonds, but
something Of their value is known to me,
and am sure those little white stones
Annie was so willing 10 give to save her
lover were worth more money than he
carried away with him
You must think a good deal of
Harold" | SAID banterlngly Ito make a
sacrifice like this for Linn
She colored deeply, but raising her
eyes with courage to mine replied firmly
Yes Why should / not admit it;
love him and was to Lave been his wife,
but that dream is pas Papa swears
shall never marry him and he can pre-
vent NE But he also swears to ruin
Harold. and can prevent him. Will
YOU take the diamonds"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-19

Madam said the tramp, I've got tc
get t. Jersey City tonight, Can; you assist
me-"
NO. haven't time, but I'll lend you my
dog. He, "A great help to tramps when
they want to make space. Sic i'm, Tige''
said the kind lady.-Harper's Bazar.