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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
WHISPERS OR WlFEf
Captain Larcomb Refused to Shave and
So Lost Hio Sweetheart.

Every ono in old Greenwich village, this
city, knows Captain Larcomb because of
tho luxuriance of his whiskers. Without
the whiskcrs his own kin wouldn't know
him. If the captain had to choose between
death and losing his whiskcrs, most of his
ncquaintances on the west side of New
York agree that he'd say, Gimme death. )"
They are black and as glossy as silk floss.
There is nearly enough hair on either side
of his face to stuff a pillow.
Tho captain is a rich bachelor and about
40 years old. If by spending $1,000 the
luster or business OF his whiskers could
be increased in the slightest degree, Cap
tain Lnrcom6 wouldn't hesitate minute.
He puts double value on them, because
they cost him the only woman he ever
loved He told her of his passion, and,
like tho girl in tho Bah Ballads, she
rcciprocated it"
'Will you marry me, them" said the
captain.
Il love you" she replied, but cannot
attach myself permanently to such pair
Of whiskers. Shave them, and am yours.
But could not think of such a thingr
protested the captain.
WELL" said she, struggling her pretty
shoulders, Its for you to decide. Which
is it to bone or tho whiskers?"
"Whiskersl' sighed the captain.-New
York Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
JEWEL AND GEM.

gold serpent makes new beltpin.
Sleeve buttons of perforated silver and
gold are seen among things new and
pretty.
Bonbon dishes of new form are discov-
cred in deep flower cups of silver gilt and
open tinted enamels
A bough of colored enamel from which
suspends Chinese lantern is recent fan
fasy intended as a brooch.
a butterfly of fine black enamel lines rs
lelicatc as lace work, with colored gems
tor the spots on its wings, is an artistic
ornament.
A number of canoes have lately been
seen. One was Venus lying on an opal
tinted sea. They are beautifully en-
wreathed in gems.
Numbers of napkin rings have appeared
and seem to indicate some new demand.
These arc artistic, being bands Of flowers
irregularly disposed and evidently studied
from nature.
New examples of the nse of imperfect
pearls have been observed in q gondola
the pearls being the hull and the canopy
of colored gems. Another was q swan
with a diamond, beneath which came the
long neck and bill above-Jewolers' Cir
,ular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
WHIP AND SPUR.

G. J. Hamlin thinks Merry Chimes,
2:OSK, has as much speed as Robert j,
2:0lH.
Domino partisans are conceding that
Henry of Navarro is the greatest 3-yearold
Of the year.
Impetuous, rightly named trotted two
heats in 2:1524 each at Nashville, n great
performance for a 2-year-old.
J. J. Hyland stands at the head Of east
ern trainers, with McClelland, the shrewd
owner of Henry of Navarro, second.
One of J. X. Kocnes finest imported
brood mares, Dimity, by Galopin-Siste
Louise by Hermit, was killed by light
ming.
Monk Overton, a jockey who once rated
as No. 1, refuses to keep down his weight,
and consequently does not ride enough to
make money.
Transparent celluloid peaks to jockey
caps are to be tried at Oakley track, Gin
cinnati. They are to be much larger than
the regular peaks.
While the PAGER Rubenstein was at In
dianapolis he was left in charge of his
groom, who got drunk and left the horse
without food for 4S hours
1t is said that August Belmont will
breed Lady Violet to knight of Ellerslie
when her racing days are over in the
hopes of getting Henry of Navarro.
Maid Marian made a new record for five
furlongs when she covered the distance in
563I seconds. DR.. Hasbrouck and Correc-
ton formerly shared the mark of 81 Sec
onds.
The Missouri PAGER, Rowdy Joe, 2:0s,
years old, was sold two years ago for
$3.50, but was returned to the seller be-
cause of an alleged unsoundness. He is
now held at S., 600.
The Maspeth track, near New York, re-
Gently tried starting device in the line Of
a rising and swinging gate that aligns the
horses, the jockeys being notified to break
at tho third sound of the gong. The de-
vice is said to have worked well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
GREAT MASONIC LOSS.
SEQ ttish Rite Building and Other struc'
ures Burned at Indianapolis,

SEQ ttish Rite Building ana Otner o'r"eS
ures Burned at indianapolis,
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 4-The most dis
astrous fire that has occurred Ia THIS Guy
for several years broke out shortly after o
o'clock Saturday morning in the building
owned and occupied by the Indianapolis
Natural Gas company at South PenhsyF
vania and Maryland streets The tenac1y
of the flames, aggravated by the hleh
wind soon demonstrated the need OF tne
entire fire department, and before CLOCK
nearly dozen streams were directed at
the burning building.
The fire seen jumped to the Indiana
Medical college and thence to the hand
some Scottish Rite building Immediately
north This last building was the largest
of its kind in the country and its original
cost was $1,000 and recently 5000 ad-
ditional improvements had been made
BY 4:l5 a. m. it was evident that the three
buildings would be entirely destroyed, anu
at 1870 the crash came.
At 4:3O the walls of the Scottish Kite
building fell in, carrying with them the
destruction of documents of invaluable
character, land which can never be re-
placed, at any cost. BY 5 o'clock the gas
cOHpdny Dullulflg, bue Illeuleoi SoiASe~'
which was contiguous part of the same
and the Scottish Rite building were a
smouldering pile of debris.
A fireman named Samuel Muir fell from
the third floor of tho Scottish building and
was seriously injured. Fireman Webster
was also injured by falling bricks. The
total loss will amount to little over $780,
600 The gas company's loss is $4,000; in
surance, $50 900. The medical college loses
$1,000, covered by insurance. The Scottish
Rite loss is 100000, with insurance OF
about 5000.
Among the valuable Masonic matter
destroyed in the Scottish Rite building
was the Hacker library, the finest in the
world, and the Masonic collection of 1000
photographs. In falling the buildings COW
cred several small buildings, including the
plumbing store of Clark & Sons, whose
loss is s5OOO with no insurance, and a
bookstore, the loss on which is not known.
Besides this $4,000 damage was done to
surrounding property. At 7:30 the fire had
burned itself out. There were IS human
picked bodies in the medical college, all of
which were cremated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

A movement is on foot to secure the run
ming of the evening train to Augusta from
Boston, through to this city every night. 1t
certainly would be great advantage to the
general travelling public and especially to
the people of Waterville and vicinity. The
old argument of the company that the train
did not pay the summer it was put on can
not now hold true. As matter of fact
after the train was taken off arrangements
were made to have passengers taken in the
salon of the freight arriving here
at 9 o'clock when on time which
is rare event; and the passenger business
of this arrangement soon outgrew the
saloon and passenger coach was attached
to the train between the two cities. Now
the business has almost outgrown both cars,
and often there is only standing room in
them the whole distance. The additional
expense of running the train here would be
only coal and car wear, which cannot be
great, and certainly the patrons of the road
have right to expect that their request to
have the train run through to this city will
be granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
An Economical Steam Engine.

A few years ago an old beam engine
built by James Watt, which had been do
ing regular daily work for 1902 years, was
taken down and replaced by modern en-
gine. The engine was originally SO
horsepower engine and was erected IN l'o@
In 1895 some alterations were made TO en-
able it to work to 40 horsepower 1t had
a "a inch cylinder a e foot stroke and san
and planet motion. 1t worked ut 22h
revolutions, or 270 feet of piston speed per
minute. In 1875 it was tested by MI. AL
Longbridgc, when, with steam preSSlN
of five pounds per square inch, it indicated
As. ~ horsepower, with an expenditure OIL
coal of 4 80 pounds per indicated horse
power per hour. Only the best modern en-
gincs with the Same condition of loaulhs
would work with two pounds OF coal pr
indicated horsepower per hour. One Is III
doubt whether to be surprised that, ai"E
a century of endcavor to improve the econ
omy of steam engine working, the progress
is so small, or to be proud that 50 mum
has been achieved. professor W. u oH'
win in Casters Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
A MACHINE NO USE.
Better to Keep Rife Handy While n,
Bolton Lives.

Better to Keep Rife Handy While n,
Bolton Lives.
One day, stopping at house for dime
in the Kentucky mountains, listened h
an agent trying to sell the head Of the q.
Establishment sewing machine.
Now, look here, said the agent, "yoD
ought to do something to help your wiz
oughtn't your"
"Shc amt obicctin to my style, Irek.
on" said the mountaineer.
That's because she's good, kind m.
complaining sort of woman, and /, !;
the very reason why you should do these
little things for her"
But l can't afford it," protested tho
mountaineer.
afford it nothing!" exclaimed n,
agent. You could afford to buy that win.
chester sitting by the door, couldn't your
YES" he said, laying it across his lap
"but l needed it,
mot so much as your wife needs sew.
ing machine.
More, reckon"
"Of course that isn't 50. How could
you? Now, l tell you what I'll do. ltyou
will buy machine for your wife, I'll take
the gun as part pay"
81 reckon not"
"Call your wife out here and ask hcr
what she thinks about it. Ill bet bat
she'll jump at the chance for such an cz-
change"
The mountainccr smiled and called the
sold woman" out. He stated the prone
siton to her, and the agent began to feel
sure of victory.
If jim Bolton wasn't Twin, we might"
she said after moments thought.
whats he got to do with it?' asked
the agent in provoked tone.
"A heap sight. You see, y she went on,
my old man an Jim aim on good terms
That's why he got the winchester Now
Of jim knowed we only had SEWN ma
chine, it wouldn't be no time till WIZ
wilder, an / reckon I'll do my SEWN B!
hand. S'posc you como round after jim
fixed" and the agent gave it up and agreC
to come round after James had been dis
posed of.-Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Republican Cheers.

Boston, Nov 4.-Republican cheers re-
sounded from Faneuil hall Saturday noon
at the annual rally of the Marketmen' s
club. Notwithstanding the storm the hall
fairly swarmed with the white-frocked
rnarketmen and their friends, while the
galleries were well filled with ladies'
Zach of the speakers was given rousing
reception of cheers, and applause punctu
nted nearly every sentence. The orators
were Governor Greenhalge, Lieutenant
Governor Wolcott, Senator Lodge, Curtis
Guild, .Jr, and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

Tuesday evening, Nov. 6, the lady men,
bers of Cobbossee Colony, U. O. P. F.,
will give supper and entertainment at
Pilgrim hall, Davenport block. The must
cal programme will consist of both vocal
and instrumental selections by we'll known
talent, and it is sure to be a hit. In addi-
ton to this there will be side attraction in
the shape of well stocked "fish pond,
which will no doubt afford plenty of fishing
and bites for the young and also the
older anglers. Supper will be served Jrom
6 to 8, standard time. Admission, Is cents.
Children, 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
evening of this week, Nov. 6, Z and will
occur the third annual fair and levee of the
Cobbosseecontee Club. The first evening
a drama entitled "The Jail Bird" in five
acts, will be presented by strong COM
pany of well known local artists. The sec
ond evenings entertainment will consist of
selections by the Granite City Glee Club
assisted by Miss Stella l.. Newell, reader.
The third and last evening a long list of
presents will be given away, to conclude
with social dance. Music by Douglass
orchestra. Special electric cars will leave
the hall at the close of the evenings enter
tainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

A handsome deer was hung in RunnelPs
market window, Saturday. 1t was doe,
and one of the largest which has been
brought to this city this season. The ami
NAL was shot, Friday afternoon. at North
Fairfield about six miles from here, by b..
L. Jones of that place. He was hunting
for partridge and killed the animal with one
charge of buckshot. Mr.. Jones has had
splendid luck this fall. He has been in the
woods four afternoons, and in this time has
killed IL partridges, mink. coon, rabbit
and this deer. Who says that there is any
need of going to Northern Maine to find
good sport?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

A pretty house wedding occurred, Satnr-
day evening, at the home of A. E. Purinton
on West Winter street. The contracting
parties were Mr.. Charles F. Purinton and
Miss Carrie Ripley. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of the immediate
friends and relatives of the family by Rev.
H.R Purinton of the Cobb Divinity School,
Lewiston. Mr.. Purinton graduated from
Colby last year and has lately entered into
a business venture in company with his
brother F. B. Purinton at Augusta. Mr..
and Mrs. Purinton will leave for Augusta,
this morning, and will commence house
keeping at once on Gannett street in that
city. The good wishes of of large circle
of friends will follow them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Proposed Vote of Coincidence.

BUDA PEST, Nov 4-Several Hungarian
newspapers suggest that opposition should
be raised to the proposed vote of condol-
ence which it is proposed to pass in parlia-
ment The ground for this opposition is
that Russia has no parliament to which
such a message of sympathy could be ad-
dressed. The liberals, however, intend to
support the motion of coincidence which
will be proposed by DR.. Wekerle, the
premier, and so it is expected that the mo-
ton will be adopted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Bob Fitzsimmons Arrested.

NEW YORK, Nov. Bob Fitzsimmons,
the pugilist, was arrested by deputy
sheriff this morning, at the Occidental
Hotel, on an order issued by Judge Nc
Adams of the superior court, in which
bail was fixed at 5000. The arrest was
in the suit which his wife Louise, brought
against him, and in which she got de-
cree of absolute divorce, with permanent
Glimony Of S. n week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Not TO BE Mentioned.

One day the children were having r an
object lesson on the blue heron. Inv
teacher called attention to its small tai.
saying, "Thc bird has no tail to speak oil,
The next day she asked the scholars ~
write description of the bird, ana ii ,r.
German girl wound up by saying ih.
blue heron has a TAIL but it must no' ~
talked about. "-Babyhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Celebrating the Accession.

LrvADIA, Nov. A special service to
celebrate the accession of Nicholas II to
the throne of Russia was held Saturday in
the palace church, and was attended by
the car, czarina, Queen of Greece, Ouch
ess of Saxe-C oburg- Gotha, Princess Alix
of Hesse- Darmstadt the grand dukes and
grand duchesses now at Livadia and by
the chief officials of the district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Sailed For New York.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 4.-Among the pas
sengers who sailed for New York Satur.
lay, on board the Cunard steamship Cam
pania are John Mackey, Jr, Mmle. Zelie
dc Lussan, Sir Donald Smith, Hon.
George f. Foster Canadian minister of
finance, and Mr.. and Mrs. Watriss of Chi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Snow Three Inches Deep.

CALUMET, Mich, Nov. 4.-There is Il
layer of snow three inches deep over the
entire upper peninsula of Michigan. The
snow fell steadily all day Friday. The
thermometer stands at 10 degrees below
freezing point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Mrs. Cleveland Accepts.

WASHINGTON, Nov. AIRS. Cleveland
has accepted the invitation to christen the
American line steamer ST. Louis, which
will be launched at Philadelphia on Mon
day, Nov. - The president will not at
tend the ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

Frank B. Ishsm, who has been at work
at Reeds stove store, left for New York,
Sunday, on bis way to Rio Janeiro, where
he has five years contract with the West
ern Electric Light and Power Co. of Chi
cago to operate their plant in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

George W. Barnes brought into the
JOURNAL office, Saturday, monster pea
vine which was grown in his garden. The
vine was over four feet in length, and
although it has been growing out of doors
till Nov. 4, was green and thrifty, and con.
tanned several blossoms and pods in all
stages of growth from the first formation
to those filled with nice, plump, full-grown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

The inhabitants of Pittston have been
quite interested, the past week, in the re-
port of the discovery of coal on the farm OF
Winter Moulton at Nahumkeag pond. Sew
eral samples of the rock have been tested.
and it is said to burn freely and throw off
an intense heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
A Plantation In Vermont.

RUTLAND. VT, Nov 4.-John McGraff
of Newark, N. j., has purchased five adj
joining farms on the west side of Lake
Champlain, for the purpose of making
large plantation Of 1000 acres after the
southern style, to be worked by colored
men, 60 of whom have already arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
RINGS EXCHANGED.
Formal Bethrothment of the Royal

Formal Bethrothment of the Royal
Couple-The Cars Funeral.
BERLIN, Nov. "a dispatch to the
Tageblatt from st. Petersburg says that
rings have been exchanged between the
car and Princess Alix of Hesse-Darm-
stadt.
The same dispatch adds that the funeral
of the late car has been fixed to occur be-
tween Nov. IL and Nov. 20, and that the
wedding of the car and Princess Alix
will take place few days afterward.
1t is believed that the car will upon
this occasion grant an extensive political
GmncSty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

Temperance.
Nov Northumberland Dstric. Lodge Good Tenn
pars, White Rock.
Nov. 14-York District Lodge Good Templars, " est
Kennebunk.
Nov. I4-Knox District Lodge Good Trmplars,
West Rockport.
Nov. 29-Franklin District Lodge Good Templara,
Fairbanks.
Dec 5-Kennebec District Lodge Good Templars,
Waterville.
Dac North Aroostook Lodge Good Templars,
New Sweden.
Educational.
Nov. I5-16-Franklin County Teachers Conven-
ton, Pennington
General.
Nov s-Meeting of Maine State Pathological
Society, Phillips.
Nov. f9-Meeting of Governor and Council.
Nov. 29-Thanks giving.
Grange.
Nov. 7-Androscoggin Pomona Grange, Center
Minot.
Nov. s-.York Pomona Grange, Limerick.
Nov. l3-Somersct Pomona Grange, Pittsneld.
Nov. 16-knoX Pomona Grange, North Warren.
Nov. l3-W aldo Pomona Grange, Morrill,.
Dec. lS-20-Maine State Grange, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

The young ladies of the senior class OF
the high school made all preparations to
give the Cony High and Waterville High
foot bali teams a reception at the Y. M. c.
A. rooms, Saturday evening. As the Au-
gusta team did not come, on account OF the
storm, the members of the Watervllle team
alone were entertained by the young ladies'.
A very pleasant evening was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Poles Express Sympathy.

WARSAW, Nov. A deputation of lead
ing Poles waited upon the governor of
Warsaw Saturday in order to express sym
pathy with the imperial family in the loss
sustained by the death of the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

A special train will leave Randolph for
the National Home, this evening, to accom-
modate all who desire to attend the social
dance to be given by the Togus Kelley
Club. Full information can be obtained
by applying to Fred Noyes or George
Buker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Reard Succeeds McCrea.

NEW HAVEN, Nov At has been prac
tically decided to place Beard at guard on
the Yale football team in place of McCrea,
as McCrea has been playing very badly
this year, and is not considered strong
enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

John Dynan of Lynn, arrived, Sunday,
on business connected with the Foresters
fair. Mr.. Dynan put on an entertainment
for the Elks in Lynn, last winter, with
great success, and will have charge OF the
minstrel entertainment the first night Of
the fair, and will also be interlocutor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

Among the soloists who are to take part
in the minstrel entertainment at the Fores-
tiers fair during Thanksgiving week, are
Messrs. C. S. Cook, H. H. Coombs, }. j.
Turner, A. C. Harlow, Fred McCausland,
j. F. Stanley and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
Killed His Brother.

BROOKLYN, Nov. As a result of care
lcssness in handling a small pocket eraser
at the Fourteenth regiment armory, one
brother met his death at the hands of
smother The victim was Robert Dillman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

I. H. Huntington who lives on the
Marston road in this city, planted quarter
of an acre with common yellow corn and
this fall harvested 81 bushels of corn in the
ear. Next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

On account of the severe wind storm,
Saturday afternoon, the Boston boat did
not leave this port Until Sunday at 2 T. M.
When the Della Collins came down river
about . o'clock, Saturday afternoon, the
wind was blowing such gale that she was
obliged to wait over an hour above the
bridge, Superintendent Morang deeming it
dangerous to open the draw in such gale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

The funeral of the late Mrs. W. F. Alb
bott took place at her late residence in
Pittston, Sunday afternoon, Rev. E. 5.
Barber officiating. Intorment was made IN
Maple Grave cemetery, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

HID. Rowell & Co. are having great sue
cess with their great 10 days sale, when Is
advertised in another column. There are
good bargains to be had on every counter
in their store as a call will prove to anyone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congrega-
tional church will meet with Mrs. Daniel
Longfellow on Dennis street, Tuesday af-
ternoOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05
OAKLAND.

The funeral services of the late George
H. Smiley, who died, Thursday. of con-
sumption of the bowels. were held in the
Baptist church, Saturday afternoon, at 2
o'clock, Rev. l. N. Bates officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-05

The regular monthly business meeting OF
the Woman's Association Will De held a!
the reading rooms, this evening. "A socsi
tea will precede the business meeting, and
a full attendance is desired.