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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06
Knox and Lincoln Pomona eranu..

The August meeting of Knox and lin.
coin Pomona Grange, p. of IT will no
held with Pioneer Grange, East Union on
saturday, August ii, beginning at one P.
NJ. NO postponement. Following is the
programme:
Music. by the choir; address of welcome,
carrie wentworth response. F s. Pailbrick ;
music, Nora Fiske and Annie Dunbar
declamstion. George Morton; speech, Roy.
al Grinnell; essay, Sylvia Stone. Discus.
sion Of question, Resolved. Thst a farmer
will do more and better work in a wear on
farm by working eight hours than he
VIII in working twelve hours per day." bv
q. W. Payson and Cora Gordon in the
affirmative, and b. Branscomb and Nellie
Z, Maxcy in the negative.
Somerset Pomona Grange.
The next regular meeting of Somerse,
County Pomona Grange, No. 6. will be with
North Somerset Grange, No. 81, at Scion,
Tuesday, Aug. 18th, 1894, at 10 a. m.
programme Address of welcome, Sister
Edith SalIey Response, Sister r. B.
Pierce. Original essay, Bro. T. d.
Sslley, entitled The Farmer of
| Today followed by discussion. Dues.
| ton, Resolved, That the Pen Has a
/ Greater Influence Than the Sword affirm.
alive. Stephen Merrill, T. f. IIoughton, S
| IL. Goodwin; negative, II. W. Ellis, L. +
Butler, Alonzo Smith. Music, readings
and recitations by Sisters Salley, Hall
| Head, Danforth, Rice, Merrill and Pierce
and Brother Salley.
Penobscot Pomona.
| Penobscot County Pomona Grange held
very pleasant and profitable meeting with
! Independent Grange, Bradford, Saturday,
July 2Sth. Thirteen oranges were repre-
| sented, some were reported as taking re-
cess during July, others were holding their
meetings as usual. Mrs. EVE Littlefeld
cordially welcomed the Pomona Grange.
The response was by j. Richardson of New
port. Comforting the fifth degree was the
| first thing after the opening of the after
noon session. Raising small fruits was the
| topic for discussion and was opened by a
paper by r. H. Libby of Newport who is ex-
tensively engaged and thoroughly interest
ed in the raising of small fruit. The read
ing was followed by questions and discus
sion. This branch of farming is receiving
much more attention from the farmers than
| it formerly did. The entertainment by In
dependent Grange consisted Of reading,
recitations and songs. -. 49,. ~.
The next meeting of Pomona Grange will
be held with Enterprise Grange, Orrington,
on the fourth Saturday in August. Topic,
"The Matrons Influence in the World" to
he opened by paper by Miss Jennie
Matthews of Queen City Grange followed
by general discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Frank Abbott was among the Sidne,
visitors to the city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

G. +. Fiynt and family returned, Satur
day afternoon, from visit to Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Means impure blood and overwork or too
much strain on brain and body. The only
way to cure is to feed the nerves on pure
blood. Thousands of people certify that
the best blood purifier, the best nerve tonic
and strength builder is Hoods Sarsaparilla.
What it has done for others it will also do
for you-IIood's Cures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Lydia Hobbs, employed at the Gannett (
Morse Concern, will pass her vacation a
Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

the steamer Gardiner took st. John the
Baptist band and about 70 people on the ex-
cursion to Popham Beach. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Miss Mabel Lynn, assistant cashier at the
Gannett & Morse Concern, is visiting friends
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Everett Hutchins left, Saturday, for
Pophsm Beach, where he passed Sunday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Rev. Joseph Kicker, ID. D., returned
home. Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Minnie Malcolm will pass a two weeks
vacation at Weeks Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06
MAINE STATE GRANGE.
Patrons of Husbaadary.

EDwABD WIGcIy, Master. Presue I.,. po
Address Maysyille is'e' = "
II: ALLfN Secretary, Auburn
W. STETsoS, Lecturer, Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

A large number of Augusta people lief,
the city, Saturday, for the Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Z. +. Meserve of Raleigh, N. c., was
among the guests OF the North, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06

Ho3d's pills cure constipation by restor-
ing peristaitic action Of the silmentary
canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06
STATE NEWS.


MApLEToN.
Miss Blsneh, Leighton of Pembroke, i.
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. c.. +. Smith
Mrs. p. +. Swan and her two daughter.
are visiting il Calais and vicinity for two
week.-Mrs.. George Pendexter has Q
young babe that weighs II l-2 pounds
There are u few hills of potatoes on top Of
Hsystack Mountain, and the potato bug has
duly made his appearance there.-P. +
Swan and Herbert Keirstead, who have
worked together IS blacksmiths for three
years. have dissolved partnership.-I. II
Phair of Presque Isle, has been appointed
assignee of the goods ia the S. G.. +. store
and they are being sold at cost.
TROY.
Mrs. Carrie Richardson, who has been
spending several weeks with her uncle
David Piper. returned with her children to
Bangor IN Wednesday The Ladies Aid
Society held a very interesting meeting witt
Mrs. NJ. V. b. Mitchell last Wtdnes-
day lee cream and cake were served
in the evening and 6ne literary entertain
m.nt was provided. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. John Whitney.-Mr Charles
Halves, who has been visiting his father
Mr.. Robert Hawes, has returned to Boston
Mr.. Frank Call and Mr.. Elwood Rey
nolds have 10th been presented with boy.
the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06
VOCAL INSTRUCTION.

Mas Gilmore Bartlett will take limited number
of vocal pupils during the summer and autumn.
She has recently returned from Europe, where
rhe studied ior three years in Paris and Dresden.
For terms, address care Miss Kate Vannah. Gard
uer, Me, ~ .1~ julyl7dlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-06
daily gtunebet sourpal.
0ifg and Gonn,fp.

Lillian Smith has gone to Iceboro to pas.
q vacation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17
SAIARTLY SAID.

Small favors have long memories
A place hunter should be g,,5
snap shot
Plucked geese do not sleep O.,
feather beds.
An imitator is only a monkey n
the wrong skin
He is a poor counselor who know.
nothing but law.
In life's barometer quick rises ofta,
preccde sudden falls.
Civilization may justly claim to have
perfected the boor
some men are so sharp that rbay
keep cutting themselves.
The only sure way TO conquer a bad
habit is not TO acquire it,
Il will pay you tomorrow" is mari
of the bankrupts assets.
When | think of a mothers advice
| am inclined to believe in revelation
The table waiter when feast for
one means a fast for many carries 4
bomb.
The man who does you a great ser
vice is generally great enough to for
get it.
The forger has the first right to
claim that imitation is the sincerest
hattery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17
AN APRON FOR TEA POURING.
The Dainty Things That the Girls
Are Wearing at Present

The Dainty Things That the Girls
Are Wearing at Present.
A dainty afternoon tea gown-and
by the way it is a fad just now with
young women to wear these dainty
accessories because they deem them
to be essentially feminine-is made OF
black net-dotted with velvet dots or
jet spangles and it is intended to he
worn over a red or other bright col.
ored gown. The rounded edge IS
trimmed with an ACCORDION plated
very fine knife plaits-rufle of net
edged with rows of No satin or
velvet ribbon or a tiny spangled gimp
Belt of No. - ribbon tied in a Ion.
bow on one side Black lace insertion.
known as beading or entire deux, has
colored ribbon run in the holes on ne,
and black silk aprons. The tri-co-
nered pocket is shirred and trimmed
with ribbon bows, the belt being Of
wider ribbon. The bottom of the apron
is trimmed with a rufiie of lace headed
by festoOns and bows of ribbon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17

Alfred w Seymour, a bOOk-keepel
employed by Osborne x Clarks, lum
Der dealers, left Minneapolis, MINI.
April IL, and it was discovered that
he had committed forgeries 10 the
amount Of 81. 900 Developments
since his disappearance prove that h.
Is one Of gang Of swindlers WHO
nave been operating IL Minneapolis
ST. Paul Omaha, Kansas City. Des
Moines ard Chicago.
Frank r. Neadowcroft OF the firm
Of Meadow1roft Bros, Of Chicago
bankers which failed in the panic last
June was arrested for fraud When
Meaiowcroft Bros failed less than /
per cent. Of the $4,000 which the
hooks showed 10 be on deposit there
was found Over 100 depositors were
caught in the crash, and as yet there
is little TO Indicate that the victims
win ever get back any Of their de-
pOsitS
At the annual meeting Of the Chi
cago. Burlington & Quincy Railroad
company In Chicago the old board OF
directors was reelected. The annual
financial report shows a decrease in
earnings for the past year Of S1.959.-
424 and a decrease in expenses and
charges Of SS23.T42. The net earnings
for the year were $2,204 404, a de
crease as compared with the previous
yea Of Si135.GS1 There was an in
crease Of nearly $1,000 in the number
Of passengers carried. and an increase
Of S1195. 93G in the revenue from
passenger traffic. The great falling off
was in the freight traffic, the receipts
from which show a decrease of $3,07S,-
J1l.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17

the naval appropriation bill Mr.
telie advocated lberality and a oo1s u
lance Of the good work commenced M
der Secretary Chandler. 11
Mr.. Cummings, chairman If
naval affairs committee reyiva5 ~
old charges against the Robesor - :.
CINE. The debate then assumed . -
acrimonious character ami r59rgG. =. {!
counter charges OF "ceunlzlffoo~ '' I.
the navy yards were freely passa4 1
tween Messrs. Reed, Boutelle ana Cr..
mingS
At > O'Clock. this being Friday III.
house, according to custom took .
cess until s o'clock. The evening ~.
sion was devoted to private hills
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17

New York, May 11.-Bradsueet 5
says that the warm weather sumu-
lated farm work as well as sales in
seasonable lines Of "chandise, but
the renewed tariff unL nty tends %
prolong the period duriL nich mer-
chants viii continue to TOR act
ual needs only. The q, coal
miners strike has extended west and
into portions of Maryland and Nir-
ginia. and this has been followed by
an increase in the number of indus
trial shutdowns for lack of fuel
About $4,000 men are reported as
idle in the coal trade alone and, with
those idle or ON strike in other lines
the total number out Of work cannot
be less than Do, 900. The scarcity of
bessemer pig has caused a sharp
advance, and billets are higher but
the increase based on prospective
scarcity is due to lack of fuel West
ern producers report tirmness in soft
steel, and the mills are supplied with
orders for several months. A Slgnl1i-
cant evidence of the condition of gen
eral trade is found in the report OF
the gross railway earnings during
April, which shows Il heavier decrease
from the total in the like month last
year than in any preceding month
since January lib per cent. The
total gross earnings for April this
year by lis companies were 100000
900 against S34,OOO000 last year.
Even the unexpectedly bullish crop re-
port by the agricultural department
failed to stimulate wheat prices. Gen
orally trade remains dull, as does bus
mess in manufacturing lines at Buff
falo, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati,
Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis
and Omaha, except that at the last
named more activity is reported in
dry goods and hardware. Favorable
crop prospects and activity in agrl-
cultural lines has checked trading by
country merchants At Chicago also
there was a decreased volume of sales.
At Kansas City trade is fairly good
and crop prospects are excellent, but
at St Paul the volume Of business is
small
r. G.. Dun & CO. say &" lay Juat
speculation in grain has broken the
record with the lowest price ever
made for wheat. although the west
eru limit was smaller than year
ago, while exports are also smaller by
more thar Il quarter. The prevailing
belief is that the yield will far eX-
ceed government indications, which
are again pointing to a short crop.
Corn changed in price only a little,
but pork products are fairly steady
with oil and coffee unchanged, but
cotton is weaker in tone The past
weeks failures in the United States
were 2O6 against 90 last year, and
II in Canada against % last year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17
TO WILD GEESE RETURNING.

When late I marked your southwark
flight,
In wedge-shaped flocks pursued by
snow,
Ye flew, as fleet the seasons 90,
They pass like watches in the night
Yet welcome now in your return
AS summer to these northern climes
Since answer to my autumn rhymes
BY augury from you learn.
From parching glade or sultry fen,
Back to your native cline We come,
God calls you back to love and home
So he recalls the sons of men,
Times winter and life's exile past
Back to their native heaven at last
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, May S.-The credentials
of Mr.. Gear, tor-elect from Iowa,
were presented il he senate today by
Senator Allison, but a question as to
the form Of the papers being raised
they were laid upon the table. Mr.
Aliens resolution to investigate the
alleged clubbing of C0Xeyites on the
capri ground went over until tomor-
rc and the tariff bill was taken up
Mr.. Hoar addressed the senate at
length The senator argued that there
are four things which come from com
petition, vix: High wages, national
faculty, varied employment and a
stimulant Of incentive faculty Upon
high wages, he insisted, depended con-
slant Improvement in manufacturing
processes which increased production
and diminished cost 1t was said
that you cannot Interfere with the
natural laws of industry and trade,
bat Mr.. Hoar contended that all the
progress of human life rested upon
such interference.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17
SCHOOLS CLOSED.

Bloomer, Wis, May 10,-The board
Of health closed the schools here again
yesterday, as another death has oc-
CURED from scarlet fever and one
child was taken sick yesterday In
school.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17
BANK CLEARINGS

New York, May ia statement
compiled by Bradsreets shows the
total bank clearances Of the principal
cities of the United States for the past
week were 1908, 225, 545-a decrease of
81 per cent compared with the cor
responding period last year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17

Washington. May 9.-On motion Of
Mr.. Gray ldem, Del.) bill authoriz-
ing Rear Admiral Walker and Surgeon
Rufus Tryon Of the navy to accept a
decoration of the third class from the
people Of Venezuela for the attention
to wounded and dying men in the re-
cent Venezuelan war was passed by
the senate. rs was also a bill to au-
thorize the captain and crew OF the
life-saving station at Hog Island, Va
to accept medal Of honor from
Spain for their heroic conduct in saw
Ing life from a wrecked Spanish
vessel.
Mr. Allen, populist of Nebraska,
called up his resolution for the APP
pointment Of a special committee to
investigate the police interference with
the Coxey demonstration on the CAPT
tol steps May /. Mr.. Allen spoke with
feeling. He had waited week after
the outrage committed on the capitol
grounds before introducing his resoiu-
ton. he said. expecting that one Of
the senator's from Ohio, the state from
which Mr.. Coxey came, would take
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17

The French government has won a
notable victory In the chamber by OBJ
tanning Il majority Of Il votes on a
motion to reject a report refusing g
allow the prosecution Of a socialist
deputy for insulting the police during
a recent strike.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-17
EVERYTHING IS DULL
MONOTONOUS REPORT FROM
STORES AND FACTORIES.
DELAYED TARIFF LEGISLATION
CAUSES SMALL BUYING.

Railway Earnings Show a Sensational
and Significant Shortage-Labor
Troubles Produce Bad Effects in
Diverse Quarters Mills Shutting
Down for Lack of Fuel
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-27
JOHN S. DOES WILL.
Million Dollars in Property Be-
Queathed to Relatives.

The will Of The late John S. Doe was filed for
probate yesterday by the executors, Bartlett
and Charles S. Doe brothers of the testator.
The estate is valued at 81 900, 900. and con-
siSts of real property in this city as we'll the
interest OF the testator In the firm Of b. s. j. S.
Doe. Several small requests are made. To
The children OF his deceased sister. Martha
Moore, the testator bequeaths $4,000 each; TO
the grandchildren OF another sister, Mary S.
Jones, $4,000 each; TO the children of testator's
brother, Alvah Doe. $1,000 each; TO the chill
dren OF Anna Doe, another brother, $4,000
each; TO his sister, Hannah s. Field, $4,000; to
the daughter of his sister. Elizabeth a. Moul-
ton, $4,000; TO his sister, Nancy a. KeZar
$4,000 10 hrr daughter, Mary KeZar, $4,000.
All OF The testaJors interest in the firm OF H..
j. 3. Doe Is bequeaihed in equal shares 10
TWO nephews, Mellin i. and Charles w. Doe,
While his house and lot at 24S9 Jackson street
Is left 10 bis widow, Eleanor, and their daugh-
ter, Mary Marguerite Doe. The widow and
daughter are made reSiduaTy legateeS, with IN
structlons that the property shall not be divided
between them until the daughter attans the
age of IS years, until which time testatoT's
estate, 5000 month for her own support, aud
$500 for that of her daughter. The Will bears
date January 26, 1892.
BY cOdicil eXecu ed November %, 1898,
the residuary beQuest of the will is annulled,
and the property is brQueatned TO the execu-
tors in trust for the widow and daughter, The
trust 10 continue during the lives OF the trus-
lees. The widow and daughter are no. 10 take
possession until both trustees are dead, and
Mrs. Doe i only 10 have life interest In the
properly. which al her death goes To the daugh-
ter.
Special letters OF administration have been
granted 10 MIS-. Eleanor Doe on the application
OF her attorney, Eli I. Sheppard.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-27

Mass called at the California Business Ex-
change. when the nature of the business was
explained To Wilt. He said he had known Carl
ton only three or four weeks, did not know his
address nor anything about his antecedents
Carlton came in here some weeks ago and
gave us list of his properties in the East
which he wished US to dispose of. lie called
off the different properties and my typewriter
wrote them down."
The list was presented by Wit for inspection
aud ut The value set upon the property by Carl.
ton. deducting the mortgages, IL fOOts up TO a
total valuation OF over $4,000. There
Is 1000 acre tract in Kentucky, lots
IN providence, X. l., lots in Virginia,
Massachusetts and elsewhere in the United
States, each item being particularly sci forth.
Attorney Gradw0hl after Investigating the
matter, saw Chief Crowley. and the latter has
detailed detective TO look into the matter
Mass telegraphed last night 10 Buffalo TO ascer-
tain something regarding the property and ex-
poets an answer to-day.
Meanwhile deputy sheriff axes the receipts
ana Carlton keeps out of sight.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-27
CHURCH NOTICES.


~ Simpson Memorial Nj. f. Church.
Hs>S cor. Hayes and Buchanan sts.-Rev A. e.
Hirst, ID, pastor Residence. 3l3 Frederick st.
Preaching at IL A. N. and 80 z. NJ. The pastor
will preach at both services Subject for the
morning. The Aim OF the Gospel" For the even
ing, THAT Boy-Bis Educa ton for Citizenship-
or Study of the Perils Surrounding Him iu the
CITY" Special music by the quartet and chorus
choir Sunday-school at 1880 P. NJ, G. b..
Perkins superintendent. Epworth League service
at $3.50 P. N. The seats IN this church are free.
The public cordially invited TO all the services.
Ushers in attendance. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening at 7:45 O'Clock. Jazz 2t-
" Central Methodist Episcopal
ss~S Church, Mission ST.. pct. Sixth and Seventh.
Services at II A. NJ. and 1880 P. Rev. John
Coyle. D. D.. Presiding Elder san Francisco dis
trict. VIII preach at II A NJ. Special music by a
large choir under direction of MIR. j. j. Morris.
In the evening the pastor will preach. Subject
The Friends of the Workingman " The first of
a series. Quarterly Iove-feast services wednes-
day evening. Seats free All are welcome. l
Ia First United Presbyterian Church.
S~S Golden Gate ave. and Polk st-Rev. NJ. VI.
Gibson DID,, pastor. Services II a. NJ and 30
P. N. Pastor VIII preach in the morning, aud In
the evening Mrs. Charles Peake the lady evange-
list, will present this important subjects "Why do
We Believe That the Bible Is the Word OF God ?''
Come and hear
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-27
To.Day's Entries.

Tue following are the entries for to-day's
races, which include, as VIII be seen, the first
stake event of the California Jockey Clubs
winter meeting viz: The General Arthur
Cigar stakes, steeplechase over the full course,
distance about Two and half miles,
First race three. quarters of a mile, selling
Blizzard LOG, Inferno 103, ZaragoZa Jog, Sea
side SO, Clacquer 103, Condo 116, Clara l.
colt 81.
Second race. seven-eighths OF a mile. sell.
ing-Flnrry 81, ConIentment 80. Royal Flush
107, DR.. Stevens LOG, The Kitten 81, Happy
Day 112, Rear Guard 103.
Third race fve-eighhs of a mile. selling
StoDeman los, Queen Bee 100 Jennie DeAne 80,
George L 1o2, Alfred B 90, Viceroy 102, Nut
wood go. April 102, One Dime 10S. Monarch
80. Folly lOS, 1ronheart 102.
Fourth race, steeplechase, full course, Gen
eral Arthur Cigar sIakes-Cicero 1872, Ballarat
157, Clio 140, Longwell 125, Mariner 125,
Tempt more 1875, Cuchura 1877.
Fifth race, tye-eighths OF mile seling-Ivy
80. Altus 102, Rayne So De la Guerra 80, Red
Bird SO. San Jaciuto 1o1, Easter John 80,
1oots SO, Silver Plate go Resale 81.