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Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
Fun For Indoors.

Boys may be beguiled into form OF
diversion the precedent for which was set
by no less parsonage than one of Eng
lands noble dukes at a country house. A
broomstick is passed through the handles
Of a large clothesbasket, its ends resting
upon the backs of two chairs and there
secured by ropes. Thus suspended the
least touch causes the basket to swing.
The young gentlemen are then invited tc
climb into it and there balance themselves.
If they are not promptly overturned, they
are further requested TO put on pair Of
list slippers, feat requiring the incest
possible adjustment of balance. If this,
too, be accomplished, they are then to di-
vest themselves of the slippers, which they
usually try to do by short vigorous kicks,
which infallibly overturn them, to the
great delight Of the on''ence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

sidered n dangerous prisoner. He was
principal of the Modesto school before the
shadow fell on his life. There was long
course Of drinking, game of cards, a
quarrel, o shot too well aimed and San
Quentin for life. Woods reads much,
speaks with an easy, cultured accent, and
for all his stripes seems out of place.
Lewis Tucker, the sergeant of the corps,
was "a drunken, degenerate member of the
Salvation Army before he went to San
Quentin for an attempted robbery. His
term expires on Jan. %, and then ho will
go to the Oakland barracks.
Another of the Salvationists Is a Dig
ger Indian serving n long term for man
slaughter, and another half breed, with
the Spanish strain prcdominating in his
dark southern face, has a long term to
serve for killing the man who stole his
wife. OF such are the San Quentin Sal
vationists.
When the recruiting for the prison
corps began, 90 men came forward for en-
lstment. 1t was all right until they
came to that one of the armys articles of
war which puts the ban on tobacco. Thir
teen of them withdrew. Reformation was
q good thing, but not without tobacco.
The prison corps holds its meetings in
the yard during the supper hour. 1t is
the only time they can call their own,
Even the cynic must acknowledge that it
takes considerable of something, either n
motive of great strength or an honest
heart, to give up tho evening meal for the
sake of spiritual food.
The little vesper meetings are not at
tended by throngs The animal in the
prisoners will not permit that, but the
leaders think regular attendance of IA
Is not bad. There are singing and prayer,
n regular Salvation meeting without the
drum and tambourine.
So far no effort has been made to reach
the women convicts by the salvation
women officers. Those IA unfortunates
are not religiously inclined anyway.
They see priest and some Sisters of Mer-
CIV occasionally, and woman from the
Woman's Christian Temperance union
comes to talk to them once in awhile. but
religion has no charm for them. They
are sensitive about their position, do not
care to see other women, and most OF them
are convinced that they are unjustly i'm
prisoned That is the difference in being
one of IA or one of 1900. There is no
fraternity among women convicts. They
feel that they are outcasts and are super
sensitive. Their quarters are small, and
no flowers grow in the yard where they
exercise.
Skeptical people may look for ulterior
motives in the prison corps. Probably
there are motives. The chaplain, whose
long experience has inclined him to think
that he cannot be deceived by ordinary
&iles, says these men are better, happier
and wiser, and, he honestly believes, re-
formed. Those who have graduated as
prisoners have done well, and only good
reports of them have floated within the
walls. The other prison officials, who
look more at the outside of the men than
the good chaplain, who studies souls
through eyes, are not SO trustful It will
take much exemplary behavior to convince
them that the men are sincere
Children Cry for
Pitchers castorla.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

The we'll known Searles' Mills farm in Chel-
sea, now owned by g. w. Searles, said farm
Containing about 200 acres; go acres in tillage,
the remainder in pasture and wood; nice
spring water in house and barn; also hne
water power near the house; large house and
other 4Ox5O, with 20 it. post, nice tie-up, with
cellar full length of barry all in good con-
dition. Church, school and postofhce
within one-half mile from farm. Said
farm is a fine grass and grain farm
or would made a nice milk farm, being only
three miles from the city Of Gardiner and two
and one e-half miles from the Soldiers Home
at Togus. Very smooth, can all be moved
with machine; is acres have been seeded last
spring and eight acres is ready to seed next
spring / wish to sell before the 1st Of jan
uary If possible, Call or address, G. w. Searles,
Hotel johnson, Augusta, Maine. dec17dh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
II May Do as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, Ill, writes
that he had severe Kidney trouble Tor
many years, with severe pains IN his back
and also that his bladder was af1ected
He tried many so-called Kidney cures but
without any good result. About year
ago he began use of Electric Bitters and
found relief at once. Electric Bltters is
especially adapted to cure of all kidney
and Liver troubles and often gives almost
instant relief. One trial will prove our
statement. Price only soc. for large bot
tie. At j. A. Jackson and Emery q
Wards Drug Store, Gardiner.
DIN, wf&wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
Daily ge,.asbse gaafnal.

CARDS OF THANKS, oBrruAny NOTICES, REso-
1urroNs OF RESPECT, ETC, will be charged at
the rate Of ten cents per line. No charges
less tasn seventy-ive cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EN-
rERrArNMENrs, whose object is the raising Of
money will be charged at the rate of fifteen
cents line.
ApvERrIsINa NOTICES, news form, will be ex-
cluded from our local columns, except such as
refer to advertisers occupying space in our
advertising columns, and will be run under
separate head on one Of the local pages.
subscribers who fail to receive the JOURNAL
promptly will confer favor by notifying the
oface Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
A NOVELTY IN STRIPES
A Salvation Army Corps In the
California State Prison.
sISE C0NvIcTs AS EvANGELIsTs.


Digger Indian, Four Are Long Term
Men and All Seem to Be Earnest In
Their Work.
Felons all are the nine men who make
up the queerest corps Of Salvationists in
the world-the corps that has the Califor-
mia state prison at San Quentin for its
barracks. Nine evangeIists in stripes,
they pray, preach and sing for the eternal
salvation of the 1900 others of their kind,
held, like themselves, in the grip Of the
law, adjudged guilty of the worst crimes
men can commit, deemed too dangerous
TO be at large.
Nine soul savers whom armed men
watch increasingly by night and day,
whose bodies at least are in the enforced
service Of a state which could endure
them no longer as members of the body
polite. This one dipped his hands in his
neighbor's blood--a murderer; that one,
having nothing, broke into the house of
the man who had much-a thief; this
other went forth at night masked and
armed to lurk in the shadows and to kill
or cripple and despoil whom he might take
unawares--a robber.
Ard now, wearing the stripes of crime
and shame, these nine labor for the good
of that very society whose laws they have
violated. They are reformed, and they
are spreading such light as they have that
it may shine through prison bars and
grated doors into dark cells and darker
souls.
But no amount of piety may ease the
bonds that bind the convict. Tho Saliva
tionist's cell is as tightly barred as any OF
them.
The deadly dullness Of life in prison is
not least among it's trials, says the San
Francisco Chronicle. That is one reason
why the Salvation corps is of interest to
the convicts--it is "A prison novelty. The
Salvation Army seeks its recruits any
where The lower down in the muck
heap tho man who is saved the greater
the glory. There is plenty of that sort OF
material in San Quentin, so the army has
long been campaigning there sending an
officer on alternate Sundays to hold meet
ings among the men in stripes. Some
time ago the work began to tell. A pris-
on corps YVES talked of, and, the warden
approving, one was formed Now it has
nine soldiers, with short termer acting
as sergeant, / recruits and IS converts.
Four of the convict Salvationists are
long term men, and one of them is in for
life The latter, Frederick Woods, is
about 40 years old, and he used to be con-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
,for gale nr to Het.

Small advertisements not exceeding four
lines Thirty words) coming under the head
of WANTED, For SALE, To LET, LOST, &C., Will
be inserted two times for Is cents, three times
for IS cents and one week for SO cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENT. In sending by mail remittance of
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order, as the charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
China's Great Sage.

Confucius is great historic personality
His history is as true and as real to the
100, 900, 900 of Chinese as that of George
Washington is to the 6s, coo, 600 of Amer
cans.
On the banks OF the river Sze, to the
north of the capital city of Loo, at the end
# fine avenue of old cypress trees and
n tho midst of shady forest of oak, is
ho burial place and tho tomb OF Confu
Jus 1t is huge mound oversrown with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

The Maine Central Railroad will have
low excursion rates to Ottawa, Canada,
to attend the grand winter carnival from
Jan. 81, to the 26th, which will be under
the distinguished patronage of his ex-
cellency the governor general of Canada.
A fine ice palace will be built at Ottawa
and most elaborate programme is un-
der preparation for this great winter
event in the Dominion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

G. o. Vickery of Kirkpatrick q Wick
cry, jewellers, will leave, next Thursday,
for Florida and the West Indies, where he
will pass part of the winter and while at
the West Indies will drop few lines to the
journal occasionally. Mr.. Vickery has
taken Southern or Western trip each
year for some time past for his health and
nleasllre
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

The contributions in presents thus far
toward the grand Masonic fair amount to
over $4,000 and solicitations have not
been completed. When this fine exhibition
of useful and ornamental articles Is ready
for the public the elegant new Masonic
temple will be finished and its attractive
features will not fail to lend interest
to the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Skunks have been plenty in Augusta
this season and several amateur trappers
have been doing some extensive practic-
ing. 1t was but the other day when one
of these inexperienced hunters set the
steel jaws for the perfumery animal and
was successful in catching and killing
good woman's pet cat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

A Number Of Desirable Residences in Au-
gusta Maine, varying in prices from $3.50 to
$4,5OO: also several 10 to Is acre places in the
suburbs of this city; one two story house and
lot in Lewiston, Maine. number OF farms
in Kennebec county varying in price from
$1,000 to $4,000. Houses and tenements to let.
E. W. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta, Me.
jan1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

The parishioners of the Universalist
church will tender New Years eve re-
ception to their beloved pastor, Rev. c.
A. Hayden, in the church vestry, which
will be attractively decorated for the oc'
casion. A most enjoyable event is an
ticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

THE WINTER term of Miss Partridge's select
school for young children Gncluding Kinder
garten methods, occupations and games) will
commence with the public schools, on Mon
day, Dec. 31st. The advanced class fitted for
the higher grades of of school. Lessons in
French conversation continued. School
building corner Court and Chapel streets,
residence 81 Green street. Terms rs cents per
week.
dac19doyv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
NCIsCEII

THREE GRAND SPIRITUAL MEETINGS
at G. A. R. hall, Augusta, Sundays, Dec. 80,
Jan Z and 13, at 2.3O and 7.30 O'Clock. Rev. p.
Andrus Titus of South Arlington, Mass, will
occupy the platform. Investigators especially
invited dec27d3t* 3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

One young lady in the city had made
several rash wishes for things which Santa
Claus could not have hauled from Gift
town to Names capital in his ordinary
reindeer sleigh, but. nevertheless, special
carrier supplied her wishes, in magnitude
in one sense and miniature in the other
A huge stocking was prepared for the pur-
pose, being about as large as keg, and
in it was placed piano. bureau. rock
ing chair, easy chair, looking glass, writ
ing desk and several other articles which
the fair maid had wished for, but OF course
all were of quite slender dimensions. The
girl was in search of the giver of so many
toys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Society in Augusta will be gay before
many weeks and the legislators wives and
handsome daughters will lend charm
to the liveliness of the occasions of enjoy
| ment
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

By an error, the name of Capt. c. +.
Nash was omitted from the Journals re-
port as one of the list of speakers at the
Trinity Christmas Clubs lunch. As his
speech was one of the best, we hasten to
retrieve the unintentional omission.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Prof G. A. Robertson took the 10. 10
train, yesterday morning, for Auburn, to
attend the meeting of the Maine Peda-
| gogical Society.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

The Ladies' Quintet Club of this city
has added two new instruments to its
numbers, the last being mandolin and
banjerine. Prof. Flagg Of Gardiner, the
instructor, feels greatly pleased over the
progress being attained by each member
of the club and remarks that the combi-
nation of instruments is 6ruiy pleasing
and music furnished for an entertainment
by the young ladies will prove satisfactory
and delightful.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Miss Lillian Bachelor of Union and
DR.. W. H. Bennett of that place will be
married New Years at 12 NJ. They have
many friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Wood, soft and hard, fitted to order, deliv-
cred to any part of the city. Orders may be
left with Erskine & Packard or E. Stone u Co
Orders by mail promptly attended to. J. A
Norton, "a Sewall street. sept28d3mO+
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Manager Owen informs us that he is
negotiating with the manager of "She
Couldn't Marry Three, - for two nights.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Knowlton & Young's fish market is
undergoing repairs that will make it
much neater and more attractive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

LUMBER FOR SALE-1OO,OOO feet of two,
three and four inch Red Oak Lumber. This
is sound, evenly sawed. is suitable to manu-
facture into ice runs, carriages, carts, sleighs,
etc. This lumber can be fitted at my mill for
ice runs. Apply to L. s. Lyon, Mt. Vernon
Avenue, Augusta Me-, or at his mill.
Dec15d1mo*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Hon. O. d. Baker and j.. c. Cornish,
ESQ.,, of this city are at Skowhegan, at
tending court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

DIR. c. GOODRICH, the celebrated botanic
specialist who gives examinations without
asking questions, will be in Brunswick, Me-,
on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 26
27, 2s; will treat all diseases, chronic cases a
speciality; terms reasonable; satisfaction
guaranteed; can be consulted at house, cor
ner Cleveland and Federal SITS. dec24d1w"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

A Victor Hay Press, but little used. In good
condition. continuous baler. Write or in
quire of H. Bliss, Jr., Washington, Maine.
1-- dec8dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

The wind break on the bridge was an
appreciated protection, yesterday. ....,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

man in every section to sell staple goods
to dealers, experience unnecessary; best side
line. $500 month. Salary and expenses or
large commission made; for sealed particu-
TURING Co., Box 743, Cincinnati, Ohio
decSdSatlyr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Heavy Paper for Building purposes at one
cent per pound at KENNEBEc JouRNAL once
nov9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Centennial and Pratt's Astral OIL. Pratt's
Stove Gasoline, ,Benzine and Naphtha, cans, etc
Orders by mail promptly attended to. 3. L.
dec20d1mo*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

People to leave orders for awnings. tents,
flags and hammocks at Dudley & Lynn where
book OF sample awning cloths may be seen.
mav14dff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

The Cony High class of '94 will have
reception Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

J. W. Harlow and wife will go to
Florida next week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

WOULD LIKE all ladies of Augusta and
vicinity to know that l cut and make plain
dresses for $400; for dresses to be made over,
only $3.50. If you have any sewing to do
please give me a call. f. S. Chamberlain, 10
Gage street. dec8d2wf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Wood of all kinds, also coal in small orders
Office 13s Water St. also orders taken at shoe
factory. C. w. Trask. decNd2wr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
EoR 9ALE

capable girl for general housework. Mrs
F. s. Lyman, 81 Winthrop st. declzdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

"EASYr Price and Sign Markers. The cas-
lest and best device on the market for making
attractive window, counter and shelf signs.
send for circular and price list. Chas. w.
Fletcher, 40 Sewall St., Augusta. dec25d1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Old Papers, whole and clean, at KENNEBEe
JOURNAL Office, price 10 cents per hundred.
jan19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Many of the stores are taking an ac-
count of stock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

A pleasant front room at 33 Capitol street
two minutes from the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Everyone to know that they can have oysters
fresh from the shell delivered Sunday morn
ing also the best of crackers. Providence
River, 40 cents a quart. Hotel johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Spiritual meeting.
Bargains-R. w, Soule.
To let-Furnished rooms.
Winter Caps-Tasker Bros.
Medicines-C. X. Partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
TO LET

Well furnished front rooms on first floor to
let to legislators; heated by furnace and
lighted by electricity, at 27 Grove ST.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Houses in different parts of the city, ranging
in price from $500 to $5000 Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the ONCE
of E. S. Fogg, Attorney at Law and Dealer in
Real Estate. jan6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

tenant fora good down stairs rent. Will
be rented very cheap to the right parties For
particulars address, AZ Murray st. dec11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

C. NJ. Crowell of Oakland, was here,
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

position as housekeeper in a small family
by middle aged American woman. Address
with particulars, Housekeeper, P. o. Box 3s3,
Hallowell, Maine. dec2Sd1wt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
Local Matters.

Miss Ada B. Warren left for Lewiston,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Mealers during the Legislature. With eight
years experience l can give satisfaction. Five
minutes walk from State House. Mrs. NJ. w,
Trask s Page st. dec22d1wt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

10000 customers for Domestic Cream Bread
the best in the world. Fresh Graham Bread
every day. Cream rolls for all occasions in
large or small quantities at the Domestic
Bakery, F. NJ. Hayes, proprietor. dec2idtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Are genesally considered hard to find, but hun
dreds OF families In the Kennebec Valley have se
cured III EN- through the "WANT COLUMN" o.
the KxSNKBEC JOURNAL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

A few Representative boarders at 13 Capt.
tol St., pleasant location, good warm rooms. .
dec24dlw+
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28
LOST.
WANTED.

Girl for general housework in small family.
Apply at corner Of Western Avenue and
Chestnut st. dec4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

Furnished rooms, home surroundings witt
or without board. w. H. Smith, Pettingill
Corner. OecZ4ulWr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant, is to be
which will remove all pimples and b1emishes
from the face. Only 1G cents, or sent to any
address for IL cents in stamps. No. AZ Gage
street. Augusta, Me. sept29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-28

two minutes from the state House..
dec27d1w*
Furnished rooms, home surroundings with
or without board. w. H. Smith, Pettingills
Corner. aecz4olWr
Furnished room, about two minutes walk
from Water St. Inquire of Mrs. B. G. Murray,
233 Water st. decZldlw
tenement of five rooms and bath room,
good location. inquire at 25 Oak st. dec2Sd1w*
Well furnished rooms to let to legislators,
situated within three doors of the State
House. 1874 State street. declld3w
Three large and sunny front rooms, during
the Legislature, furnished, furnace heat,
handy to electric cars and very convenient
to meals. 81 Green street. decSd1mF
At reasonable Terms, Tents, Wedding Cano-
pies, also flags and buntings for decoration
purposes. Tents and yacht and canoe sails OF
all sizes made to order. H. s. Lord, Bath,
Maine. may24dtf
Office in Granite Bank Building. Inquire
at Bank. sept ldG
Tenements. Inquire Of A.. A. Nichols, rs
Gage street. aprl6dtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-01-04
JAMES MORAN DEAD.


Word was received Sunday hv telephone
of the death in Lexington, Mus. Saturday
evening at 900 O'Clock of jaime, Moran of
this city. The news came as an entire sur
prise both TO his family and friends. Mrs
Moran returned home yesterday morning
from Boston whittier ,he went with Mr.
Moran Christmas day TO visit relatives
Thursday She started for nome. stopping en-
route to see other relatives and Mr. Moran
intended visiting in Boston u few days
longer before coming. rs the telegraph
offices were closed nearly all day Sun
day no further information than that
contained in the telephone message.
which simply stated that Mr. Moran died at
the above hour. could I've got An ATTEMPT
was made 10 ascertain further facts over
the TELEPHONE bat without success, The
message received had to hc twice repeated
Mr.. Moran has no relatives in Arlington.
but a travelling salesman named Warner.
an intimate acquaintance. resides there, and
it i-SuppONcd hc was visiting Mr.. Warner. per
hapS intending 10 spend Sunday with him
Heart disease probably caused hi, sudden
DEATH | p to sin or seven years ago he
was an nvcteratc user of tohacro stopping
lis usc only after being seriously troubled
Ivy heart failure and ne has been bothered
more or less with the disease since. and hast
month or SO it was more acute
Mr.. Moran was the senior mcnber Of the
firm of Moran u Oliver, bOttlcrs, in which
business he had been engaged IN one
way or another for some f. years.
forming Il partnership with Mr. Oliver a
year ago He was ! years of age He
was a member of Green Mountain lodge,
Green Mountain Encampmcnt and Canton
| nj -tN -,tt a.. Bat rin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-01-04
Chicago Grain and Produce Market.

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toRN-No. January, aia,r.; May. 3S'.ci July.
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MESS PORK -per barrel January, fl2i2l. NAV,
.LARD-Per 100 pounds January 49, May,
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WhEAI-No spring, &@lc. No.: red, lI't'.
tOHN-NO. . AT 81 q.
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