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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Miss Clara Lcrd and Mrs. Julia johnson
are visiting relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Mrs Mime Si6iey has moved from
Chelsea TO Randolph aud opened dressmak-
ing rooms in the Seagles block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Miss jenkins went to Manchester, n. II.
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

DEPUTY Sheriff Hers0m of Oakland wa
in The city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30
HALLOWELLa

Coburn Staples went 70 North Jay, Mon
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

When Baby was sick, We gave her CAsroriA
When she was Child, she cried for CastT1A
When she became Miss, shs cnung to CastoriA-
When abe had Children, shs x.ve them Cast0xiA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30
Think
it
Over
Moment,

and you will remem-
Der that it is the
same in every city in
New England, you
knew where to look
for bargains, even
though a stranger
in the city; but the
reason why you
knew, may never
have occurred to you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Halls orchestra furnishes music for a
ball at Shawmut, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Chas. Breck returned to his duties as
clerk in Adams drug store Monday, after Il
vacation Of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Horace Smell, Maine Central station
agent il Bowdoinham, with his wife, are
visiting friends in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Albert Wade went to Rockland Monday
on a busiuess trip of few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

The 5. n. Maxcy Manufacturing Co.
are building a wooden covering around the
fountain on the common,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

The repairs on Christ church are about
complete and services sill be held there a
week from next SUNDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

The schooner j. W. Parsons, Capt.
Booker, arrived, Monday, from New York,
with coal for Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30
WHY Are You Idle?

Can't find situation? Nonsensei -ry LITTLE
arc JOURNAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30
GARDINER.

ICitzens vino nave items OF local interest TOR
tne JOURNAL will find drop box IL which 10
place them al Blanchard's BOOK store. Collections
from this box ALL be made daily by the JOURNAL
Gardner reporter. NO article placed IN II will be
published unless signed by the bona fde name OF
the writer. We DO MOI want such names for pub
LEGATION, out a. an assurance that the statement
made are autheatic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Some time between P. M. Saturday and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Miss Eva W. Foye of Randolph, went to
Boston. Monday, where she expects TO pass
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

George Royal the paper hanger, was
made happy Sunday-t~in boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

The schooner Julia S. Bailey, Capt.
Brookings, arrived in Philadelphia Sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30
NoRRIDGEwoCK.

Z. w. Gould and family intend to start
fo- California next Thursday.-Mr. A. w.
Stanley is building an addition to his house.
Mr.. Perkins has bought the house of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Miss Lucretia Ri1g went, 10 Belfast,
Monday afternoon, OF brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Van K. Becdla returned, Sunday night,
| from a business trip 20 Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30
PenObscOt.

A daughter wss born to Rev. and Mrs.
W. Lyon. on Wednesday Mrs. Peaslee
died On Monday.-Seversl were Initiated by
n o. o. ?. on Wednesday.-There was a
whist party Saturday evening at Young's.-
Meetings began in Union church Tuesday
evening by Rev. Mr.. Lyons. They will
continue two weeks, Rev. B. G. Wentwo rth
of Dexter, and Rev. W. Brown o Newport,
assisting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30

Mrs. Frank Worth;ng of Randolph has
gone to Pittsticid, for visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-30


Oak Grove Seminary rejoicts in the lsrg.
est attendance for great m any years there
being registered now 100 scholars. The
result was celebrated by turkey dinner at
the boarding house given by Chas. NJ.
Bailey of Winthrop on the 9th it being Mr..
Bailey's 14th birthday. About 1875 sat down
to dinner fit for king. 1t is needless to
add that Oak Grove holds Mr. Bailey in the
highest esteem.-Mr. and Mrs. Gardner
Benson of Skowhegan were in town last
week.-The Ladies Aid society of the NJ.
E. church will serve a chicken supper at
their vestry on the afternoon and evening
of Nov. l.-Mr and Mrs. II. C. Clifford of
Vsssalboro have moved to Marblehead,
Mass.-In one school district hire, known
rs the Aver district $500 barrels of winter
apples have been harvested as follows T.
IL. Starkey 400; John Kennedy, 400; HID.
B. Aver 300; Geo. Aver, 100; w Il. Puiin-
ton, 100; c. l. Purintcn, 100; +. H.Cook,
250; Albert Cook, 600; II. Taber, 200;
Edwin Small, 50.-Mr. Geo. Jepson Jr.
has opened fsh market in this village
Mr.. f. II. Cook is in New Hampshire
packing apples for Maynard & Child of
Boston.
The morning call., 1894-11-04

born and divlnely bestowed and that 'the
dramatic element is part of human nature"
There is rumor. according TO the chicago
Herald, that New York Will refuse to accent
any more Western beef and PORK. on the ground
that '.they are first produced in Chicago"
A concert Is announced In Chicago al which
100 AMOS will pc played at one time.
Mazda CraIgen is lectnrlng on Delsarte.
Said a London gallery critic. once upon
time. when sitting before sneelay ac,oG'oms
ing. nor yet grammar, but you might 1lne yer
flats"
Ka1e. Bateman, the original Leah In the
United States. and VINO as child was in San
Francesca in the early fifIies, is about 10 return
to America from England and give readings.
Grace VAUGHAN formerly Oh Sea tn tn
sane asylum IN Cleveland, OHIO.
Mrs. Mary French Sheldon. the woman who
explored portion of Central Africa lew
months ago, is now lecturing ON ner discoveries.
The widow of Henry Herman, an EHglish
playwright who rec ntly died In poverty, mas
Jones, VINO was her husbands literary partner
The English company playing "a Galety
Girl" will, after leaving Days Theater IN New
York, tour the country until March, when they
sail for Australia.
Charles r. Pope has organized a series OF
musical entertainments to take place in Music
Hall, st. Louis. Pope is an oId-tlme manager,
and recently filled the position OF United States
Consul at Toronto, Canada,
Mrs. Langtry is In New York again with an
entire London company, bringing with her
new English beauty. She intends TO play in
only a few leading American cities.
jeff S. Leerburger. formerly IA reporter on
the now defunct Alta California, is business
manager of MI Marcus 4. Mayors Inter
national Theatrical Managers Agency-a posi-
ton that requires frequent triJs 10 Europe.
Ihe wells In Struck OiP'-N illiamson's
early lucky piece. aud recently revived in New
YoFk-have ceased 10 flow and business is no
mas. What the piece wanted is d Maggie
Moore as she appeared once upon time.
Mrs. Kendall is in d rage that women should
ride bicycles and wear boomers. but she goes
right ON playing that sterling example of the
British matron The Second Mrs. Tanqueray"
1.-The Queen of BrIiants," in which Miss
Lillian Russell appeared IN London, was as TO
librettO very stupid affair, and that is the rea-
son, after begging pardon of the original au-
thor, he has commissioned Ii. j. w. Dam TO re-
write il.
The morning call., 1894-11-04
Across the Bay.

At Macdonough's, in Oakland on tomorrow
and Tuesday evenings Con 7. Murphy's ro-
mantle Irish play, "Killarney," is 10 be the bill,
with Katie Emmett as the bright particular
star. In the presentation Of This play The full
strength OF her excellent company is employed.
Robert Sheridan IS the leading man and carries
out the arduous role OF the much. bused with
considerable skill and dramatic force. "kil-
larney' is replete with strong climaxes,
elegant scenery depicting the Irish as
they really exist. Miss Emmetps acing
is fascinating and yivaciOus. Her dane
cling possesses a catchy swing that makes
the audience dance with delight. Her songs
have melody that carries one away" Two of
III m have become very popular. The star ana
play go direct to Oakland from the Califor-
MIA. where they have met with great favor. AS
an extra attraction the management have de-
cided 10 announce on Tuesday evening from
the stage the election returns. By this arrange
ment the audience can enjoy the entertainment
ana at the same time receive correct informa-
ton of results without Inconvenience or
catching cold by standing around bulletin
boa rds. Popular phi ices will be once more in
order, % cents to 81. Next attraction will be
return TO the old legitimate with Robert
Downing and Eugenie Blair In "Tbe Gadla.
tor" Of which play they are the best exponents
In the country now.
The morning call., 1894-11-04
European Musical Items.

Translated from the Gazzetta Musicale of Milan.
Verd's "Otello" obtained splendid success
at the Opera in Paris. Verdi was invited 10 the
presidents loge, and the select audience ten
dered The maestro an ovation when the presi-
dent advanced with him 10 the front OF The
box.
In Saint Germain- en-Laye, on the house in
Which Feicen David died, there was placed
memorial tablet.
The Choral Society of Coburg recently cele
braied its jubilee by giving a part OF Mendels-
sOhn's incomplete opera, "LOreley," and "Le
Desert by Felicien David.
n concert VIII pe given IN Vienna In memory
Of PaiesttiDa ana Roland de LassuS. Pales-
trnas "Ecce ego Joannes" will be on the pro-
Nlcolal's merry Wives of Windsor" Will be
given at the Dal Verne, Milan. after "Lohen-
grin"
Bruckner's Symphony No. 2 Will be one of
the novelties To be given III vienna.
Mrs. Sayile obtained success IN warsaw
singing IN Lucia" "RigOletto" and Faust"
"Cornel Schut," new opera by Smareglia,
will be given IN Vienna.
"RlenZP by Wagner. "AlcesGe'' by Gluck,
"UthaI' by Mehul, "Lohengrin" ana Aida"
Will be given in Munich. Lillian Nordca viii
sing the role OF Elsa" in German and Aida"
in italian.
BeIlincioni aud Stagno have been re-engaged
to sing III Vienna.
lie Propnete'' by Meyerbeer and Romeo
and juliet by GonnOd were The means OF pre-
senting Mile. Armand, Mile. lie Jeuue and
Mile. Limonet to the public of Brussels.
"a Bcicletta," by K. BraccO, Is the title of
the song which obtained the first prize at the
festival OF Piedigrotta in Naples this year. 1t
Is very lively and has become as popular as
"Funicull-tuniculi,"b by DeuZa.
Richard Strauss, The director Of the Bulow
orchestral concerts lii Berlin. win marry Pau
line dc Alma, the opera singer.
Edward Grieg Will spend The winter in Copen-
hagen.
Max Bruch is writing an oratorio, moses"
IL Will be given In Bremen in January.
George Henschel has set the "SIabat Mater"
TO music. IL was gwen i'll London and was
much appreciated.
Hans Richter directed a concert at 81. James
Hail Id London. Beethoyen's seventh SYM
phony, Dvorak's "ScherZo Capriccioso'' and
excerpts from Die Walkure,'' 'Meistersing-
ers" and ''Siegfred' formed the programme,
Maicella Sembrlch Will sing In Paris in IT
Pdglacer' and AMIGO Fritz" by LrOncayallo.
The morning call., 1894-11-04
Downing and "The Gladiator

The New California for two weeks-begip-
ming tomorrow night, November 5-will be
devoted TO Robert Downing, "a young American
actor OF F0rrestian PROPORTIONS, and his roper.
tory of tragedies: THE Gladiator" Virgin
ius," 'IngOmar," Damon and Pythias" and
Orchard. the LOn-Hearted," written espe-
cially for this actor by a. ID. Hail. a Washing
ton I'd. c. journalist. Mr.. Downing Is an actor
who has been before the American public for
the pas; fifteen years, and during the past six
he has been starring in repertory OF The legiti-
mate drama While the Eastern press has said
many nice things about this young man and
ambitious actor, we have not had the privilege
of Judging how well their statements are de-
served, as this is Mr.. DOwning's first visit 10
the Pacific Coast. He brings with him one
entirely new work and two plays new 10 San
Francisco. The credentials for his status as
leading tragedian on the American stage may
be found in the following expression of Eastern
opinion. II is said of the young tragedian that
from The commencement OF his professional
career he has steadily fought his way up
ward. winning fresh hOn0rS every season. until
he is now among the best actors who have sue
cessfnlly esSayed The heroic roles OF classical
tragedy. Mature has well fitted Mr.. Downing
for such parts, having endowed him with a
The morning call., 1894-11-04
I" On the RiaItO,"

There is a touch of pathos. says the New
York sun, in ibe story OF the actor who tainted
from exhaustion and who was so weak when
be fell on The pavement in front of the Sturte-
want House that be broke the bones of his nose
and was sent TO a hospital. He was one of
the innumerable body Of actors who con.
gregate on Twenty eighth street and Broad.
way, near the Sturteyant House, many
of whom have stood about the corners
for many months, waiting for an engage
ment. These men are bitterly assailed
by the shopkeepers IN that neghbOrhood, and
lt cannot be said that they are an attractive
feature OF metropolitan life. Special police
men are detailed TO keep them moving, and
they are generally carlcatured and guyed. No.
BODY who has ever looked at them carefully,
however, can have failed 10 notice The gaunt
not the fault OF these actors that they are
forced 10 stand on the streets, but OF
the system under which they are en-
gagged; There are a number OF the
alrcal exchanges In New York in
which business Is conducted in a Systematic
manner, but the majority OF companies hat 90
out OF TO wn and tour throughout the country In
the South ana West are still recruited from the
sidewalk. When star has selected a play she
consults any one or number Of theatrical
agents or local managers concerning her com.
pany- The agent goes out In the street, from
one group TO another, and finally makes
most suitable. An actors only chance
for an engagement Is 10 be at all times
on view, where the agents eye will light on
him. Hence the long vglts on the sidewalk,
which the police ana shopkeeperS have been
unable TO entirely break up.
The morning call., 1894-11-04
German Press Club Matiuee

The matinee for the benefit Of the sick fund
of the German Press Club. under the manage
ment of Arpad Bauer, will take place on Thurs
day, November 10. at the Baldwin Theater
Ii promises TO be the event of the theatrical
season, as a programme OF exceptional excel
lence will be arranged for the occasion. Robert
Down ing, the American tragedian, Eugenia
Blair, and the entire Downing Company
will represent the beautiful flower scene
from "Ingomar'; FriZ Scheel and his
grand orchestra; Ferris Har man, Tom Leary,
John j. Rafael, of the Tivoli, have kindly con.
sented 10 appear. Miss Hattie Nathan will be
heard In her latest recitations. Mr. Charles
w. swain OF Moroscos Grand ODera-house
Company will be prominent feature, and The
Baroness Anna Won Meyerinck, soprano, with
Miss j. II. Sistermans. nezzo. will appear for the
first time In San Francisco Several of The lead
ing attractions of the Orpheum. under engage
ment al the time, Will also aid the entertainment
The sale OF tickets is already large. Tn price
of seats in any part OF the house has been fixed
al 81
The morning call., 1894-11-04
Blind Tom. the Pianist.

Many OF the old-time residents of San Fran
cisco will remember The Juror created by Blind
Tom and his piano playing when he appeared
at Platts Hall In this city, eighteen years ago.
Tom Is here again and is to give a series of con-
certs at Metropolis an Temple, beginning
Thursday night. He is now 40 years OF age,
ard though be still has no more intelligence ia
ordinary matters than child of 5, yet his per-
formances on the piano are still the wonder oil
the musical ana scientific worlds
No matter how difficult piece of music may
be he Will repeat IL without the variation of q
single note after heating IL but once. He lives
only for his music, aud the most amusing parl
of the performance is that childish delight he
takes IN IL.
Blind Tom was born ii slave in 1S49.i His
marvellous Gift was discovered when lie was
years old. When he was years OF age he was
put on The stage by his master, j. q. Bethune
for whom be earned a fortune. Alter the wal
Bethune still controlled Tom, and it was not
Till 1878 that he was made a ward of the SUI
prene Court of the United States. Atthal
time $3.50 600 was put 10 his credit In the First
National Bank Of Washington. Since then he
has been giving concerts under The manage
ment OF his old mistress, Mrs. Bethune, who
acts as the agent of the United States,
The morning call., 1894-11-04
ga Scrap of Paper"

Victorien SardOu's comedy, lies Pattes de
nouche" converted into English under The
above little. will be presented at the Bald
win on Friday evening and for the Saturday
matinee 1t has been played In this city num-
Der of times by meritorious companies, and Is
remembered as one of the brightest and wttiesI
of this clever Frenchman's many successful
comedies. though its plot is one of the simplest.
A note thrust into the hollow OF statuetle,
mat has remained en- cache for three years. is
the pivotal incident of most ingenious and
mrthful little story.
The skill of The dramatist in making this
mat er serve for three act play Is one OF the
things that must chiefly command the respect
of the critical observer. Jasper Blake was al
one time the lover of the present Lady Ingram,
and the note was written by her TO him, and
thrust into the statuette used by them for a
pOstOffice. After their last parting Blake
fought duel, was long time an invalid. and
therefore missed the note and failed TO act
according To his directions. His sweetheart
naturally enough fell into his rivals
hands. and when he returns. having roamed
the world for three years. she is the
loved and loving wife OF Sir John In
gram. But Blaze first gets the telltale
note from its hiding place and proposes TO use
IL TO force Lazy Ingram TO favor his suit for
her sisters hand. Her Ladyship calls TO the
rescue the services of her brilliant friend.
Susan Hartley, whose keen intuitons, clear
perceptions and remarkable wOman's tact en-.
able her TO circumvent the cunning Colonel
Blake and not only get from him the paper but
also make conquest OF his love in tie bargain.
Blake Is not knave, be IL understood, but a
debonnaiTe, light-hearted, shrewd-witted gen.
tleman OF the world, who Is playing in a game
of wits merrily and in an honorable way,
aud but enjoys the anxiety his posses
sion OF the letter occasions without enter
talning any thought OF making serious Use Of
II, Colonel Blake and Susan Hartley are de-
lightful foils, and delightfully."- Mr.. and Mrs.
Kendall set forth the characters 10 fence with
Sardou's clear-cut, witty dialogue among the
adroity contrived and highly amusing incl
DENTS which have 10 do with u lacoDic, jealous
husband a quaint old doctor with mania for
bugs, and a pair of interesting youthful lovers
tormeuted By an omnlpresent elderly woman
with the general trademarks of the old maid,
though she is indeed The buster hall of the en-
tomological doctor.
appearance next Saturday night will be duly
announced.
The morning call., 1894-11-04

In this, that crowd of lapstone Founders use
heir hammers in unison. The staccato music
Is distinctive and the lines are filled with clever
conceits JOHN r. Rafael, the noble but unfor-
tunate lover. has lot of prettily sentimental
songs. The ChariOteer's song as voiced by
lille Salinger may be called one Of the BEST in
the opera. Alice NesrD. Lena Salinger and
Mary i. Thomson also have some taking num-
bers. Oracle Piaisted as the aged bur romantic
cook OF Spurius Is even funnier than usual, and
although the character is not in her usual line
she makes a great deal out OF it, PlaI>ted re-
minds the spectator OF what the soldier said
about his dminuttye wife, She's little, but
o." The novel spectacular effects by Fest
are evidences OF remarkably good Work. The
scene In Olympus is magnifcently set; the balloon
route by which mOrtals get To heaven, aud the
special eleva or run for Jupiter beyond cloud
land, bring down the house, hands and feet.
This remarkable operate extravaganza will be
continued all the coming week, and already
there has been a large advance sale. The night
OF November 10 has been set aside for the san
Francisco Yacht Club, and VIII be known as
Embellishments Night" Although not con-
sistent with The idea of the piece, couple Of
sea songs will probably be run in for the occa-
sion such as, There's a sweet little cheTub
that sits up aloft who takes care OF The life OF
poor jack or "a Lie on the Ocean Wave"
or "A Sailors Life Is he Life for Me" Some
com liment ought 10 be paid the hardy
mariners of Pine street and Richardson's Bay.
The morning call., 1894-11-04

morrow evening. the cast being selected with a
view 10 the evolvement in The most distinct and
positive manner of all the merit that justified
The dramas long run of popularity. Miss
Florence Troop will play Cad, the Walf-a re-
maTkable creation and typical girl from the
when that deiectable "cinQue'' of iniauily was
In existence. Leonard Grover Jr. has IN hand
two puneent ana marked characters in their
24S. In tile first he will give his famous
limitations of Joe Jefferson, Dion BOu-
cicaul. Stuart Robson and other professionals
who have peculiar points III their stage speech
and action; the latter Is clever sketch OF a
New York copper" Leonard Grover Will APP
pear as Robert Cobb, the INSCRIPTIONS but
susceptible uncle. The story Is most interest
ing; and lis enrichment by the business may
be called a surprising exercise OF dramatic
skill amounting TO genius. The action lies in
and around New York City, the harbor and
Wards Island.
The morning call., 1894-11-04
A Firm Hold.

Nothing could better illustrate the firm hold
Manager Walter Morosco's policy of good mel.
odramatic acting at low prices has taken on The
average resident of San Francisco than last
weeks history of the Grand Opera-house with
"a Fair Rebel" for the attraction. NOtwith-
standing our citizens are IN the thrOes OF
pending State and municipal election and the
streets were crowded with eager and anxious
friends of the different candidates there were
lovers of the drama, men and women, enough
TO I'LL the Grand's auditorium night at er night
10 enjoy Harry 7. Morrison's great military
drama and the excellent manner In which IL
was acted.
This week the patrons of this handsome thea
ter will be treated 10 a novelty In the Newell
wins. Since Shakespeare gave bis COMEDY
of Errors" to the world, with the twin brothers
DrOmio. and also the Antipholi, their masters,
this winning idea has been uti Zed In many d
drama; but seldom, il ever, have twin brothers
been seen as stars IN the same performance
This will happen. however, tomorrow evening
at MorOsco's Grand Opera-house, when VIII
lard and William Newell will appear in a sensa-
tlona drama, THE Operator" The Newells
are marVelOusy alike, aud this is made the
most Of in the story. The play is said 10 be much