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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Beginning today the JoURxAL will ohef
it, patrons . choice Of two art ohen.
.Sights and Scenes OF the World, and
"The Magic City, We have decided to
take two coupons and ten cents for either
one of these art offers, thus placing
both upon thu same basis. The
sale Of these art portfolios has been enor-
nous. Al We find that there was some
Misrepresentation ON the part Of our readers
at the time the "Sights and Scenes Of the
World" we're first offered upon the coupon
system, We have decided to furnish back
numbers Of this rart TO cur readers upon
presentation Of any two coupons and
ten cents. This will enable Il ose
who did not understand the offer At first to
secure this number for the completion Of
the series without extra cost. We have
delivered vast number of these p ,rtfolios
over the JOURNAL counters and lave daily
sent away very many by mail, AMI still the
call for them continues to grow. Such ad-
juncts to the pleasures of refined and in
teIIigent home are appreciated by all who
see them. go
The Magic City which we start today, is
an art series devoted exclusively to the Co.
lumbar Exposition. The plates are genu-
inc works Of art and the complete work will
form never failing source of pleasure in
any home. The series includes views Of
all the notable scenes on the famous Mid
way Plaisance as we'll as upon the
fair grounds proper. For the first part
only one coupon will be required. For all
subsequent parts two coupons must accom-
pany the cash payment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
FEBRUARY MAGAZINES.
The Century

AnO OCAssAA1
has for its specially fiction and is unusually
strong and varied. "Pudd' nhead Wilson"
shows that Mark Twain's pen has lost
none of its cunning. The scene be-
tween Tom, the reputed white boy,
and Roxana, his negroes mother, 10
intensely dramatic. Mary Hallock Foote
has the first installment of = four-part
story "CGr d. Alene," illustrated by her
self. The short stories are numerous and
excellent. Washington and Lincoln are
both treated to hitherto unpublished por-
traits of the former being given. The true
story Of s.Llncoln's Gettysburg Address" by
John G. Nicholay 10 interesting and valu.
able. There is superbly illustrated arti-
Gle on Alma Tadema, accompanied by .
frontispiece portrait. 1.-The American
Tramp at Home" gives the authors ex-
pefience with them along the line Of
the New York Central. In Topics of
the Time are editorial articles on 1.-THE
Rights Of Unknown Authors on the re-
Gently organized "Anti-Spoils LeaRue"-a
New National Movement; and on Munich
pal Reform. "Open Letters" c0ptain an
article by Walter Camp ON ..The Current
Criticism of Football" and . paper ON
"Palmistryr by the Rev. DR.. J. n. Buck
ley, in which he gives reasons for thinking
that palmistry 10 without basis in science or
sense. Among the contributions to the
Lighter Vein" department one il by the
elder Salvini, entitled Accidents Of the
Tragic Stage"
L1ppincott's
has for it, complete novel 1.-THE Picture
OF Las Cruces" BY Christian Reid. The
scene il laid in Mixef's where m American
artist has curious experience IN the m
cient house Of . noble family. The sixth
chapter Of The Trespassefs" holds IL in
forrest of lie rsades. sDr. Pennineton's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Those are stalvaEt Maine timbers, the
bones Of the historic Kearssrge now lying
upon the Roncador reef. Since the or
gauization of the Federal government the
frigate Iusurgent, the brig Pickering, the
sloop-of-war Wasp, the Epervier, the Hor-
net. the Porpoise. sloop-of.war Albany and
the Levant, disappeared with all on board,
and their fates will never be learned. The
fate Of the Kcarsarge 10 preferable to those.
But wherever her timbers lie the gallant
encounter with that pirate of the seas, the
Alabama immortalizes them in history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

No more villainous rebel bushwhacker,
no more interruptions guerrilla. no more
malignant enemy Of the Union cause went
uuhung than Joe Shelby whom Grover
Cleveland has appointed United States
marshal Of the western district of Missouri.
He 90 hated the Union that he fled to
Mexico with stolen booty At the end of the
war and there played the traitor until driven
from the country. The principal notoriety
he has had since his return from Mexico
was gained Is the associate and friend Of
the James boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

It goes without the saying that al &C.
curate estimate of the city's affairs is best
obtained from the original bills. Among
these may be found very salient features
which do not appear in the auditors report
even if the latter 10 made up with desire
for clearness rather than as sample of
legerdermain in bookkeeping. As an in
stance to illustrate A certain city official
under the present ''reform municipal ad-
ministration" included in his bills against
the city for services rendered strictly pri-
vate bill. This bill was allowed and paid.
II that isn't gross malfeasance of Office the
JOURNAL would be pleased to have it de-
fined from non-partisan standpoint. This
isn't the only dismantled load of straw
which shows how the wind blows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

We understand that Congressman Hayes
of Iowa, has introduced bill into the Ma
tional House which practically aims to in
clude in the postal department of this coun-
try censorship of the press. 1t is in effect
. revival of the Henderson bill which was
adversely reported upon the committee.
We apprehend that such will be the fate of
its successor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

The Chicago Inter Ocean has . cartoon
showing President Cleveland and David b.
Hill playinga frantic game of foot ball
With the supreme bench for the pig-skin.
1t 10 timely illustration Of current
affair and the Significance Of the remark
able scene it portrays will not fail to be ap.
preciated BY an intelligent public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Salvation Oil does. not simply assuage
pain; but, by quickly finding its way to the
seat of the disease allays the swelling and
Inflammation, and by removing the cause
of the disease effects permanent cure. 1t
is without doubt great liniment and
ought to be kept ia every family. Price %
cents. At all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
most partisan Of all the city Department.
and the evil consequences have cost thu
city thousands Of dollars.

mODI D3I1D6u OF Ill tuS Guy OepAttWeugS
and the evil consequences have cost the
city Thousands Of dollars.
Biddeford constables recently seized
three barrels of meal installing them for
liquor. They soon surrendered the seizure
it being found too dry for election pur-
poses.
The chameleon craze came to an abrupt
end at Phillips. A young lady attempted
to inaugurate it and got chameleon. The
family cat and lizard were left alone to-
gether in the room and on the mistress re-
turn she was Mortified to see the chain and
pin attached to the saurian disappearing
down pussy's mouth. Sic semper lacertis.
West Pennington claims the champion
absent minded (?) man. He put his clothes
on the bed and himself on the floor as he
learned on awakening from balmy sleep.
A Pennington bond holder has already
expended $95 in getting ready for lawsuit
concerning a corporation bond for which
be paid 800. If he doesn't get satisfac-
ton at the hands of the court he'll indeed
be in pickle.
What. Portland to have q Masonic
Temple and Opera house all in one.
This is almost too much for Portland peo-
pie, who have sat out on the hard seats of
City hall the great attractions of the stage,
to believe all at once. But the project is
in the mouths Of the solid men of the town.
It's too bad, right here in Maine where
the number of women whose names are not
changed in lifetime is large, it's too bad,
but it will teach him lesson. A bachelor
in Cornish, who had scorned the idea of
marrying and who had come into possession
of fortune, this man read an advertise
ment husband wanted" He answered it i,
met the woman in Portland, then returned
to Cornish where he purchased $500 REF
idence. He then met the woman again in
Portland, where she demanded $1,000 in
sureties, went out shopping with the under
standing that the wedding was to occur in
the evening. She didn't return with the
sureties and the Cornish man is still I'M
married. It is to be fervently hoped that
when women obtain the right to vote and
are conceded the privilege of popping the
question matters will be mended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

No notice Whatever will be taken Of nm.
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD REsPoxsl
BE FOB THE PRESERVATION OR RETURN OF
REJECTED CONGREGATIONS.
Address all communications relating TO
subscriptions and advertisements to BURLEIGH
4 FLINT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
Tuberculosis has been discussed in all ito
,hases 10 this State to greater extent prob

Tuberculosis has been discussed in all it,
phases 10 this State to . greater extent prob
ably and with more practical results than in
any other state in the Union. The disease
has been practically exterminated here and
the dairy products Of Maine ought to CON-
mand the advantages due such condi-
ton. There is great stir in the state
Of New York over the discovery in
Orange county, one of the richest and
most famous of dairy districts in the
country, that tuberculosis is widespread
and that in some localities few of the herds
are free from it. Boards of health are
urging action looking to the extirration
of the dread disease. They are telling the
consumers of dairy products of the danger
that turks in the golden butter, rich milk
and meats which come from the infected
districts. DIR. Sutcliffe the veterinarian has
investigated and reported and the informa-
ton he furnishes comes to the people of
New York like Q revelation. It 10 not q
scourge to be confined to the tenement house
districts. The malignant germs are found
in the choicest foods of the opulent for the
best herds are not free from the disease
and cattle which to all outward appearances
are the slcekest, most carefully selected
and carefully kept are sources of tubercu-
losis from which thousands are likely to de-
rive fatal disease. One learned physician
speaking before the academy of medicine
in New York city expressed the opinion
that the very great mortality from consump-
ton in that city 10 partly due to the use of
food containing tuberculous Dacili.
Massachusetts. still has the tsint
Of tuberculosis among its herds.
Maine has set worthy example in extir-
pating this terrible scourge and while other
states having great markets are slow in fol.
lowing the example, Maine dairymsn should
not hesitate to call public attention to the
healthfulness of our dairy products and the
sources from which they are drawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

The charity bureaus in the big cities are
not disposed to assist such women - are
able 70 enter domestic service. In view Of
the unsupplied demand for, that class Of
help. this distinction 10 proper one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
VOICES OF the PRESS.
Should Stop The Revival.
/0l.

If Tammany wants Brooklyn to "come
into my parlor" and makei Greater New
York" she should stop the present ere
ligious revival in Brooklyn"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
MAINE GOSSIP.

You Have Company.
"Bracc mp, brace up, dele sted soul,
And strike merrier jog;
f0n'Ie not the only one ~ho totes
The butt-end of the log"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

The report circulated in Dexter that the
S. P. c. A. ought BY reason Of one or two
recent occurrences to do some work in that
town has not been received altogether fav-
orably. The local Newspaper remarks that
they are able to maintain - good moral
standing % any town In the State without
interference from outside parties.
The War Eagle 10 up to all the latest
fads. He wears lizard upon his corduroy
vest and has mascot horse shoe of the pat
tern worn by Nancy Hanks, over his door.
-Biddeford Journal.
We knew the Democrats of Biddeford
were believers in signs and omens, but sup
posed the sign they placed most confidence
in was the one over the city liquor sgency
entrance. That's the way it il with Augusta
Democrats.
Lewiston Journal: Portland citizens are
talking Of putting the FIRE department iuto
the hands Of non-paStisan commission.
Let them see that there il NO loop-hols in
the statute, il commission b created.
Through the neglect Of one pfecaution il
framing the law, the proposed non partisan
IRE comnissicn II Levistoa became The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Don't fail to save your
coupons SO as to secure
all the parts of that great
work, Sights and Scenes
of the World" which we
are now offering to our
readers. See ADVERTISE
ment elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

LNOR SALE In Augusta, farm Of As acres on
Il Bangor road, q miles from bridge. Yielded
$500 worth of strawberries the past season. Good
buildings, hay in barn, cows, hennery and farm
ing tools. JAMES W. DANA, Augusta, Me.
dec14dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

ENOR SALE-A lot of new and second hand
II pulieys, hangers and shafting, all sizes, at
short notice. Telephone connection. ii. II. Har.
vey, Machine Shop, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

Biddeford constables recently seizet
three barrels of meal installing them fol
liquor. They soon surrendered the seizure
it being found too dry for election pur
poses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

DOR SALE-Houses In different parts Of the
II city, ranging in price from $500 to $5000
Also good farms in this city and elsewhere. APP
ply at the office of f. S. Fogg. Atty at Law and
Dealer In Real Estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
FOR Gal H

LNOU SALE-At cost. one double horse sled
Il and one single horse straight sled; DO b new
II. N. Stackpole & Co, Weston street, Augusta,
Me. fel sdlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12
TO LET.

ITO LFT-House and Stable. Inquire Of A.
Il A. Nichols, rs Gage st. feb2sdlw.
LNOH Rem Tile rt0rc formerly occupied ny
- A. NJ. Wight james w. North.
Augusta, Feb. 9th. fcb6dti
VINO LEG-TwO-stOry house opposite Charles
i Milliken's. Lincoln st. Inquire Of Gov: Chss'
KnowltOn. Oak st. declfou
ITO LET-DOuble tenement, nearly new, csV
Il and well water, heated by furnace; terms
Is . month. Inquire OF ]. Arthur Savage Copy
St. oct6du
FTNO LET-To ladies only, two pleasant fooms
i on State st. heated with hot water and con
venlent to bath room. Terms reasonable. inquire
at JOURNAL once. 0ct0 dtf
ITO LET-rhe t0se residence on otnte suces
Il with stable; house heated BY steam ana ~
al the modern improvements, three acres OF lang
with fruit trees and Dhfubbery. Apply toThomss
j. Lynch. aug14d0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

ElOR SALE-Old papers, whole and clean.
= at kENNEBEc JOURNAL office. price
Is cts. per hundred. IanI9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

I street. feb.dIWN
hurst QUALITY OF HAY FOR SALE.
Il Delivered in quantities TO suit purchasers.
8 600 per ton dey ered; 81. 80 at barn two miles
from bridge. Leave orders at Bowditch, Web
stcr d Cos, City Drug Store. feb7dIW =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

SLEIGHS FOR SALE-New and second
- hand sleighs of all styles and makes. W
s. LAMsoN, Park house. dec6dH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

West Pennington claims the champion
absent minded (?) man. He put his clothes
on the bed and himself on the floor as he
learned on awakening from balmy sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-12

TlOR SALE-Or exchange for other property
IL farm of about 100 acres. about 10 minutes
drive of Augusta bridge. Inquire Of A. d. Ward,
Augusta, Me. oct7dtf
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13
RETURNING FROM TOPEKA.
PRESIDENT sUTiER or THE N. r.
4 kH0t. u.

The Next Session Ma Re Held in Raj
eiGh.-Anfanccue just Escaped the
Blizzard.
President Marion Butler, OF the na-
tional farmers alliance and Industrial
union, was on the east-bound train this
morning. He IS jus; returning home
from The annual meeting Of the order
held las: week in Topeka, Kansas.
He says the meeting was largely at
tented, and was a good, business like
session. The convention extended over
four days, being a good deal longer than
usual
There were no radical steps :Gken. The
meeting was enjoyable and profitable.
Il is likely that the next meeting of the
national alliance will be held in Raleigh.
Efforts are being made to raise funds for
suitable monument to the late President
L. L. Polk. If the monument is com
pleted in time for the next annual meet
ing, the order will meet in Raleigh, and
AT that time the monument will be un-
yelled.
State Business Agent Worth was also
aboard the train, returning from Topeka.
He said the session was delightful one
The weather in Tokeka was fine with
the exception of one light snow. But
the alliancemen just escaped the blizzard
that yesterday swept over that part Of
the West.
Captain J. II. Sheriff., Of Catawba, was
the other delegate from North Carolina
The delegation returned via Knoxville
and Asheville.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13
At IldL Llmt lIS nlOn MtlI
yelled.
State Business Agent Wo
Is L fe Worth Living

depends IN the liver. If suffering with
Indigestion, or troubled with Malaria
that tired, worn-out feeling, you will
consider life worth very little. But
when relieved Of these by taking Sim
mons Liver Regulator you will count
life blessing and keep The Regulator on
hand for any sudden attack of Bilious.
ness and Sick Headache. An active
liver makes life delight. Don't forget
the Regulator with the red L.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13
Mr.. Jernigan to Shanghai.

The president yesterday appointed
Hon. T r. Jernigan, of Raleigh, consul
general Of the United.States at Shanghai,
China. This is the same post that the
late A. ID. Jones filled. 1t was thought
sometime ago that Mr.. Jernigan would
be appointed minister to Korea, but it
seems that he had been listed for Shang
hal He was consul at Yeddo, Japan,
under the former democratic administra
ton, and served so we'll that he was
ranked among the most efficient consuls
in the service
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13
Mary Had to Pay the Costs.

Mary TriCe, a ginger cake lady, had her
husband hauled up before Justice Barbee
this afternoon, for assaulting her with a
deadly weapon. She said that Wiley,
her husband, had gotten up In the middle
OF the night and tried TO shoot her with q
pistol. She told her tale with profuse
emotion, but it was most too much Of a
ghost story, so Justice Barbee released
Wiley and decided that Mary would have
10 pay the costs.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13
COL. BUCK BLACKWELL.
HE Is NAMED AS POSTMASTER AT
DURHAM.

The Nomination Was Sent to the Senate
Ycsterday-Bissen Moves in the Matter
at asst.
Colonel w T Blackwell is to be post
master of this town.
The long suspense is ended, and after
all democrat will hold the office under
the democratic administration.
The nomination of Colonel Black well
was sent to the senate yesterday, along
ith good sized bitch of .ther appoint
ments His confirmation is purely mat
ter of formalitY, as it had been under
stood that he was slated for the position
long ago.
A telegram last night announced the
good news to him, and to-day the morn.
ing papers confirm the report.
Democrats, and everybody else, for
that matter, are glad that "this cruel war
is over" and that the suspense is ended.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13
v,uhT a CLOeE-TROTTER SEES AND
HEARS.
ItemIzed Interviews and Sketchy Scraps
OF Town Topics briefly Jotted
Down.

Personal.
Mai. w. A. Guthrie returned this
morning from Philadelphia.
Mr.. W. w. Fuller returned from the
north this morning.
Capt. r. r. Bridgers is in the city for
a short stay with his family.
Live Local Links.
The Epworth Leagues of Trinity and
Main Street Methodist churches meet
tonight.
Several more orders for parts of "The
Magic City" have been sent on in the last
few daya. This series is proving very
popular.
The hideous comic valentine is here
in piles And the impish small boy will
to morrow have a chance for anonymous
fun and unbiased opinion.
Business was dull in the police court
this morning. Alphonso Duke was the
only fellow on the anxious seat. He had
been drunk on Sunday, ard paid IS for it.
Some trunks that looked like young
houses were noticed at the r & d depot
this morning. 1t turned out that they
belonged to q bicycle drummer, and were
full Of cycles.
In VII Of ho rJ
ing the building Of the Albemarle and
Raleigh railroad to Durham instead of
Raleigh, it may be interesting to know
that a mortgage of $6JO,O00 on its effects
has recently been filed
The special rate given by the Rich.
mOnd and Danviile railroad company to
the Newbern fair is SIS 80 from Durham
For points near here the rate is approxi
mately the same. Tickets are on sale
February II and are good for ten days
Professor Downie to Lecture.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Trinit,
church are bestirring themselves. The,
are the promoters of the Valentine Te
this evening, and now they have some
thing else on the boards. This time it /
alecture by the noted DR.. Donald Downi
the Scotch barrister
He has an excellent reputation as
lecturer. His lecture here will be OF
Columbus and the Worlds Fair. All o
his lectures are illustrated. He will ap
pear in Stokes Hall next Monday even
ing February 10
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13
Autographed at the Carolina.

}. d. Clouiman, Atlanta. \. G. Ell
OFT, Jr., Charles G. Firestone, James
Hall, Philadelphia; ". T. Doles, Viii,
liam Holland, Baltimore Isaac We'll,
Charles Mark, New York; w. E. Manor,
Hsrrisonburg, Va NJ. +, Fretzch, Lou.
isville; William HicKson, Lynchburg
f. Oestreicher, 0. w. Miller, Richmond
T. NJ. Saunders, Norfolk.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13

Officer McQurk-No, sor; crazy.
His Honor-How do you know?
Officer McQurk-Wen, sor, he is
proprietor Of daily paper, and I heard
him tell man that the paper probably
had the smallest circulation in the
city, and So
His Honor-The padded cell, quickl
life
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13

WANTED Rich and poor, to know
hey can borrow from $40 to IS 900, re-
turnable 81 90 per month for each $10O
VIII loan on farms, second mortgages
and personal securities in city or country.
Send 2 cent addressed stamped envelope
for particulars, or call on
f. S. MITCHELL, Agent,
Richmond, Va.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13

Mrs II. E Busselie, 81 Park Street,
Newark, \ J says: AFTER having used
DR. Bulls Cough Syrup in my family
with most gratifying results pronounce
it the friend of all mothers"
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-02-13

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