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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
GRGENROOM GOSSIP.

A great many of the mediocre shows on
the road are coming i'm very suddenly
this season.
The Bostonians will open their engage
ment in New York next month with Neil
son & Hcrbert's opera, Prince Ananias,'
instead of with Darcy & Wells I'm Mexi-
CO." rs originally announced.
Francis Wilson is said to have contracts
with lbrettists and composers for three
new operas.
The latest rumor about Adelina PATHS
wealth puts it at $1,000, 900, which would
make her the richest professional in the
world. Bernhardt is said to be worth less
than 800, 900.
The author of certain successful melo-
drama now being played by several com
panies receives more than 81 900 a week
in royalties.
Cissy LOTUS and her husband, Justin
Mccarthy, Jr., have arrived in New York.
Both We're brought over by Augustin Daily.
While Ada Rehan has met with consid-
cradle success as star, she shines ,dimly,
from the box office standpoint, as com
pared with John Drew, who has the sign
House Full out in front of the Empire
theater, New York, nearly every night.
1t is said that Della Fox's next opera
will be an original work, the book by Clay
NJ. Greene and the score by w. w. Furst.
Eugene Cowles, Americas only very
great basso is said to contemplate a star
ring tour next year. There is, however,
no truth in the rumor that he and Jessie
Bartlett Davis will be co-stars.
The regular season of the stock company
of the Empire theater, New York, will be-
gin next month with Henry Arthur Jones'
1.-THE Masqueraders. This is the play
which contains the much discussed and
concededly powerful scene wherein mAn
plays a game of cards with his wife as the
stake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
WEATHER PLANT.

oil sensitivencss to such electric changes,
and one of tho most sensitive of these is
the Abrus prccatorius L., known in Ger
many as patcrnostercrbse' and in Amer.
lea as 'joquirity.' Its sensitivencss has
long been known" So writes J. +. No
wacl in an article translated from Ger
man journal by The Literary Digest This
plant came under Mr.. Nowack's obscrva
ton first il Holland. Later DC made it a
subject of Investigation in the British
isles, where barometric changes arc great
He says:
obtained some specimens kept them
under glass and soon observed q very
characteristic change in the arrangement
of the leaflets, which appeared to indicate
sickness Some of the leaflets began to roll
up on themselves. About three hours lat
er, to my astonishment, tho plants had re-
covered their normal condition. The day
was cloudless but three days later, at the
same hour, there occurred violent thun.
derstorm, covering large area and lasting
three hours. Involuntarly the idea sug-
gested itself that the changes had OBJ
served in my plants had been caused by
che electrical atmospheric conditions which
neralded the approaching storm, and after
long continued observation l was con-
tirmed in the view that the changes in the
arraE cement of the leaflets were due to
their sensitiveness TO such variant cleo
trical conditions. Whenever l saw the
leaflets roll back upon themselves regard
ed it as a sure indication that a storm
would follow in from IS to 72 hours, the
extent ana violence of which might be
measured, in anticipation, by the proper
ton of leaflets which assumed the folded
shane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

nave sung, outside of New York, only in
Philadelphia in Faust, 'Lohengrin' and
Philemon
NJ. Plancon's success in New York as o
concert singer has cqualed his success in
operate roles, and this part Of his wor.:
has interested him very much. He is hon
estly convinced that his New York au
dcnces, whether they comprise roomfui
of people at reception or halful at a
public concert, perfectly understand his
French songs.
what have you found to be the favor
ite concert song with your audiences
herc?" he was asked.
ooh, Schumann's Two Grenadiers, "
he answered promptly.
Plancon is "a strapping big fellow. stand
ing 6 feet 2 inches in his stockings He
weighs about 220 pounds and is magnifi-
Gently proportioned. He does not believe
in athletics, but in spite of that is as
strong as giant. His voice is the best
basso in the world, excepting only Edouard
dc Rcszkc, and he is also u magnificent
actor of the French school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
A POPULAR SINGER.
N. Pol Plancon, Who Is Said to BE tn
Handsomcst Actor Living.

If vote were to be taken to determine
who is the handsomest man on the stage
today, the ballots of the fair sex of New
York city would DO cast almost as unit
for Pol Plancon, the popular basso of Alb
hey & Grau's Metropolitan Opera compa-
ly. NJ Plancon is said to receive $500 a
~ ght in exchange for tho temporary exer-
else Of his voice and his hstrionic abilities.
Elancon is very modest and when asked
recently in New York to say something
about his professional career he said that
he had sung in the grand opera in Paris
for ten years, during which time he had
sung every bass role in the grand opera
repertory, with the single exception of
Bertram in Robert lie Diablc"
81 sang Mephis.o 100 times, singing 1t
with every prima donna who appeared at
the grand opera during those ten years,
from Grouse to Melba. 1t is my favorite
role, that and the Cardinal in La Juive.
/ created there the character of Francois
Premier in Saint-Saens' 'Ascanio' and
two other characters.
II have sung for three seasons in Co
vent Garden, London, and am re-engaged
for this mex. season there. In America l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
Daily Eenne'ee gonrnsi.

CAKDs OF THANKS. oBlTUARY NOTICES, FRA
at the rate of ten cents per lire. No ehass eo
less than seventy-fi cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS or vv
TREATMENTS, whose object Is the raising :.
money will be charged at the rate OF f,t,satn
cents line. seen
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form, will, y.
excluded from our local columns ,ey cent en- Is Is
as refer TO advertisers occupying space IN
our advertising columns, and will be mn M ~
der separate head on the local pages. ""'
subscribers who fail to receive the Iorn
NAL promptly will confer favor by not,sn
ing the office immediately. T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

HENRY OF NAVARRO, KING OF THOROUGH
BREEDS.
900 Alix must be valued at the same fig
ure Unlike many famous trotters, Alix' S
nerves are under such excellent control
that she does not seem to possess any.
An interesting study of the trotter of
thc past and the trotter of the present Is
furnished by a comparison between Lady
Suffolk, the queen of As years ago, and
Alix, the queen of 1894. As yearling
Lady Suffolk, who received her name
from Suffolk county, N. Y, where she
was foaled, was sold for $50. During her
career on the turf she won over $35, 00e in
stakes and purses. At 4 years old she was
thought SO little of that she changed hands
Tor $ll2.50. She trotted her first race for
tne munificent sum Of $1l and did the
Trick in three minutes. During her career
eae trotted IN l3S races, large percent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
THE WEATHER Plant.
II Heralds Approaching Storms and Indi-
III. Ic.4a..S

II Heralds Approaching Storms and indi-
Gates Their Extent and Violence.
The theory that the sun is an electric
body whose influence upon the other bod
is Of the solar system varies with the in
tcnSity of its action is constantly recciv
ing fresh confirmation.
st is only natural that some of the
many forms of organic life should be SO
sensitive that they would feel the approach
If electric changes and indicate them by
somc perceptiblc manifestation. There are
many plants which exhibit an exception
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

o. II. Groves returned yesterday alter
noon from Belfast, where he attended
meeting of the Grand Lodge of the l. U. y.
F., of Maine. The others who attended
fir ON Augusta will be home today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Mrs. DR.. Sherman, Chiropodist' VIII VI
in Augusta from Monday, Oct. 49, unn
Saturday, Oct. 20, at Mrs: Downes .,, rs.
State St. All persons troubled with , corn,
buniors and bad nails, can be skiIla'
treated. oclii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
Special ADVERTISEMENTS.

Small Advertisements not exceeding four hne
thirty xordsl coming under the head OF WANT,
KID. FoR SALE, To LET. LOST, &C, will be inserted
two times for Is cents three times for 50 cents AND
one week for 50 cents, advance payment
In sending by mail, remittance OF postage sfampe
or postal note should be made with order, ss
the charges are too small to open accounts Tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

DJn't miss the challenge elsewhere IN lhi'
issue of Hebbard of Hallowell, against Moui-
ton of Randolph for bicycle race. IL "
is accepted the contest will be held az toe
Augusta park and will be lively one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Hon. A. w. Gilman of Foxcroft, State
inspe ctor of prison and jails, was in the
city Tuesday on his way to Thomaston to
visit the State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Bert Norcross had very nice looking
new team on the street, yesterday, with a
stylish new harness, made by Pullen, Shorey
& Co., of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Excursion Agent Kimball of the NAME
Central Railroad, was in the city, yesterday
and he said that the excursion to Halifs1'
Thursday will be fine one, every means
for comfort being provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

There is some talk of sending the ne"
steam roller to Tewkesbury, Mass 10 pe
used there and the service for when tn''
town will pay $500 and transportation ea'
peuses. The matter has not been dec.deu'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Tomorrow (Thursday) being the Feast
of st. Luke the Evangelist, there will bel
celebration of the Holy Communion at . A.
M. at st. Bsrnabas' chapel, Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

The Y. M. C. A., praying band was az
Pettengilrs Corner Monday evening, and
held a largely attended meeting in the dance
hall. A meeting will be held there every FIJI
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Prof. Pearson, organist OF 81. Ma ,n %.
Episcopal church is now prepared o ~
ceive pupils for lessons on piano anu u ps,of.
voice culture, &c. For terms addie,S'
Pearson, 10 Spring ST., Augusta, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
Local Notice.

Ladies, come in and examine my oo.,
grade of ribbed underwear before pnlcn"
ing elsewhere; worth G2c. c. Nj. uL'D
DEN. OCf'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

A cutter, job press and grinding machine
were taken from the Allen building to tie
publishing house of the Gannett Morse
Concern, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Judge w. p. Whitehouse left, yesterday
afternoon, for ten days hunting trip along
the line of the Bangor & Aroostook Rail-
roal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Mrs. c. S. Greenlief and Miss Minnie
NJ. Greenlief left yesterday for Waterville'
to attend the Congregational county con-
ference which was held there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Mr.. julius Hartt will receive a hplis.a
number of pupils in piano pis, msv
Heschetizky method.) Applications , ma,
be made by letter to G5 State ST. aaE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Harry Libby was before the police court
for drunkenness, yesterday morning and
was allowed to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Mr.. Dexter, who will give instruction 10
the Brownies left for Bangor yesterday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Hon. Charles ii. Hooper of Castine,
representstive-elect to the Legislature was
in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Miss A. E. Forsyth will open dress maj ~
ing rooms at 10 Court street, corner oeNan'
and will be ready to receive cuho"ei''
o.. 90 octlGilw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Twenty years ago southern planters
paid men to haul away cotton seed and
burn it. Now they get from Sc to IS
ton for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Arthur and Harry Percival have gone out
on weeks hunting trip not many mills
from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Ordinary toilet soap, in the proportion
of 20 to !, 900 parts, will kill cholera bacil
lus in 10 OF 10 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Il. w. Soule and wife will leave on the
6.25 train this morning for Ontario, where
they will remain about ten days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
Ez(-GgJy' u ID.

The JOURNAL wl.t always ue glad to take
barge Of foaad tlci.s aad advertise them in It's
Want COiunan. Ii csTcly fails to discover the
fHper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Try Magnetic Cough Syrup. For , ,siv "
the Guppy Drug Store. sePi'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

B. NJ. Small was ,i,itor 10 the CITY
from Pennington, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
MILLS CANCER oINrMEMT

gill cure any kind of a sore. Formula used over
fifty years and has relieved thousands of cases.
Soc and 41.00 per box. HILL REMEDY co.
Bog 2l3. Augusta, Ne mar1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
TELEPHONY WITHOUT A WIRE.
The Spoken Word Transmitted Electrically
Through the Earth.

The idea of telephony without the help
OF wire or line has recently been the sub
ject of considerable discussion, and the
method which the Able L. Michel has
brought forward attracts much attention.
According to the New York Electrical Re-
view, he names three possible means by
which the spoken word may be transmit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

George Phinney's house on Winthrop
street is bsiug wired for electric lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

The Lihgow library building has been
covered, but the roof is not completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

The six ton boiler for the new Masonic
temple has arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Miss Nellie Blanche Towle of Lewiston,
was guest at the Cony House yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

L. c. Cornish, Esq, left yesterday after.
noon, for Boston, on law business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
TO LET.

ITO LET uriag Legislature four rooms, heat
1 ed and furnished, will let together or -epa-
rate So So Chestnut ST., City. octl7dlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

YTNO RENT-Half of house, No. 5 Flagg Street
i Place. Small family. Also furnished room
for a LADY, octl6d2tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

Hon. Llewellyn Powers of Houlton, wa,
in the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

County Commissioner Went orth wa, !,
tue city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
ANNUAL MEETING,

The annual meeting Of the Maine General Eos
pi Al, will be held at four O'Clock in the afternoon
of the first Tue sday, the sixth day of November
1894, in the Office Vt the Treasurer of the Corpora
ton in Portland. for the purpose Of electne
officers for the ensuing year and of transactine
such other business as may legally be presented
By order of the Directors
+. r. Barrett, Sec
octl0d2tawti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

NTANTED-People 10 know that Domestic
w Cream Bread is still on top, 500 loaves sold
daily. Fresh bread and hot rolls every day at
noon. All orders delivered. Domestic Bakery
opposite JOURNAL office, F. NJ. Hayes. proprietor.
oci l5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

ITO LET--A cottage house of eight rooms.
/ INQUIRE at q Eastern Nv, nue.. Octl5dlwf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
Local Matters.

+. B. Purinton was here from Fairfield
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

vHNO HENT-Several good tenements. Inquire
L of S. G. Otis, HallOwel. octlGd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

ITO LET-During L. gisaiure two large front
i rooms, lit by electric lights and heated bv fur
mace, INQUIRE at ~ Grove stTcet. oct5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

xIyANTED--A man who understands horses
w carriages and harness, and choring abou
barn and house. Permanent situation TO righ
party. Inlui' of DR.. Croker, Augusta.
oct16d4s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

YXTANTED-At once. a girl to do general
w Homework. Inquire of Mrs.. e. E. Sh2rey ,
sc bangor st. octl6dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

YUNO LET-A desirable tenement on the east
L side of Northern Ave , No. l2l. Rent Ieas
enable. Possession given at once. Inquire at
office of Heath & Tuel oct6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

ITO RENT-A good tenement at No. Pat'er,
Il son street, east side of river; three minutes
walk f. ON bridge. sPpt25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

TINO LET-Pleasant front room, large and
i sunny. To let with board. Terms reason
abe 10 Swan ST., Aug Ista. cctSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

ITO LET-Honse of six rooms. Stable and
i garden, on Made street; 1888 per month.
Inquire of Il. j. NOyes. octl2dtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

vJNO LET-Guns and rifles by the hour. day or
/ week. +. l. Clark, under Trouant & Bates,
w alter street. Augusta. octl5d'f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

ITO LET-Furnished room, hot water heat
/ and privilege of bathroom. Inquire at Il
Sewall street octf,itf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

YUNO LET-A tenement of five rooms. Inquire
1 of Cushing & Ponds fish market. octl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

XyANTED-To hire, furnished tenement,
w suitable for and his wife. Address
or call on George Parker, Park House, Augusta.
oct11dIW*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

NTANTED-Place for girls. Three capable
w girls for h usework; two want second
work or care of children; one professional cook
Ali have good references. c w Glidden,2 0j Water
street. ocIGd2l*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-17

NTANTED-A capable and healthy woman to
w DO homework and cooking for the next
SIN months. Apply at State library.
oct Led i've
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-07-12
Notice To Creditors.
Estate of Conrad kiel--Deceased:

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, exc
cution of the last will of said deceased, to the
creditors of, snd all pnrsons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit the same with the
necessary vouchers within four months from the
irst publication Of this notice. TO the undersigned
at his residence in Las Vegas Valley in said
county.
EDWIN B. KEEL, Executor.
Phoebe, Lincoln County Nevada, May 81, 1894.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-07-12
PIOCHE, NEVADA. THURSDAY. July l2 1891
In Colorado wife was granted decree be.
cause her husband cut off her bangs.

In Colorado wife was granted decree be.
cause her husband cut off her bangs.
A. Bauman, a capitalist of Johannesburg,
South Africa, is floating an enterprise to re-.
cover Sl,500,0O0 in sunken treasure. The
gold is contained in two iron safes. which
went down with the ship "Birkenhead," off
the African coast, forty years ago.
1t is related that it once fell to an Atchi.
son man to break the news to women that
her husband had been killed. 500 you
know" he said, calling at her house,
that with your light hair and pretty com.
plexion you would break every heart in town
if you dressed as a widow" She blushed
and laughed. "And you are one. he
added; "your husband was just blown to
atoms down in the boiler works, but then
black Is so becoming to YOU. "--Atchison
Globe.