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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
He Won the Bet.

Old John Langley, the veteran horse
man, is better known to old Worcester
sporting men than any man living. Stories
of his eccentric career are innumerable.
He often complained of being done" in
betting. AS a matter of fact he did
his adversaries in tho sporting world Of
tener than they did him. One day he
called at the store of tailor and stated in
his usual loud and emphatic way-for his
conversation was always highly favored
with the tabasco of profanity-that he
''wanted pair of breeches. And l want
tho best stuff in the store, no matter what
the ---- color" The tailor was little be-
wildcred, but finally showed Langley the
most costly material in the shop, a beau
tiful silky broadcloth. That this was un.
suitable for trousers made no difference to
him. Il want it," said he, land l want
1t made up wrong side out" The tailor
expostulatcd in vain, and the trousers
were made and delivered.
A friend called on Langley and re-
marked on tho trousers in uncomplimen-
tary language Langley said he was salts
fed. More guying resulted in the old man
offering to bet $50 that the cloth cost more
yard than that in his friends trousers.
The bet was taken, and the tailor was to
decide it. He named the price. The friend
would not believe that the rough goods
could be so costly until he was shown the
shiny, silky other sido. Then ho paid as
did other men on similar bets. That was
what the old man had bought the trousers
for Worcester Gazette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
Had Faith In His Father.

The faith which children have in their
parents is not often better illustrated than
by story which was told recently by a
fond relative of an almost precocious boy.
He is about years of age, and his f5nd
mamma thought that 1t was about time
that she impressed upon his infantile
mind some one of the first lessons in
Christianity. This took tho form of a
prayer, which she repeated while the boy
lisped the words after her. 1t happened
by chance that the head of the house was
absent from home, and among the petit
ti,ns for special blessings was this,
Please, God, bring papa safely home. F"
With all tho dignity which can be crowd
ed into the being of 3-ycar- old Robert
stood up and said proudly, my papa can
come home hissolf." There We're no more
prayers that night.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

CARDS OF THANKS, OBITUARY NOTICES, REso-
LurIoNs OF RESPECT. ETC., will be charged at
the rate RI ten cents per line. No charges
less than seventy five cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EN-
rERrAISMENrs, whose object is the raising OF
money will be charged at the rate of fifteen
cents q line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form. will be ex.
cluded from our local columns, except such as
refer to advertisers occupying space in our
advertising columns, and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the JOURNAL
promptly will confer favor by notifying tn
office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
! rlsnERMAN,s ENTHUSIASM.

By the stream where bend the rushes.
Where the shadows scold and sob,
There it Is mans true ambitions
Wildly in his bosom throb;
There it is the fierce sensation,
Half suspense, yet all delight,
Strikes him as he hoarsely Whispers
81 believe I've got a bite"
Tell me not Of lettering glories,
OF republics tempest swept;
Tell me not Of heroes vanquisheo
Or Of promises unkept.
Tales Of sacrifice and valor
Later on may seem Alright,
But at present you'll excuse me
~ believe I've got bite"
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The condor, the largest bird of prey,
can devour fun grown calf inside Of 80
hours, eating ut intervals of three hours
until it is gorged. Its flight then is slow
and difficult until it has gained a height
of 200 yards by gliding up and down aerial
planes. The condor can then hover on
the wing and float for half an hour in cir
Giles without moving feather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
Uncivil John Hunter.

John Hunter, the great anatomist
came home one evening and found house
full of company dancing. He halted in
the middle of the floor and looked savage
ly around Il knew nothing of this kick
up and ought to have been informed. As
/ have returned home for the purpose Of
study, hope the present company will ut
once retire" They did so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
POLITICAL LAW.
Tho Lawyer Was Weak on Rhymes, but
He Got q Verdict.

The Lawyer Was Weak on Rhymes, but
He Got q Verdict.
An eccentric Irishman named Broone
who lived In Queens county and owned
an estate valued at 100000, has made
Mr.. Towns one Of four heirs, and hi:
share will be $3.50, 900, says an old copy OF
the Troy Times. About ten years ago an
old man entered his Office and requested
an interview.
He stated that he had long been inter
ested in reading Of litigations, and he hac
seen the name of Mr.. Towns in the news
papers as a lawyer who did not take the
law too seriously, SO Broone came to Mr.
Towns, saying he had decided to give him
the first case that he was interested in,
on condition that he would sum up the
case in rhyme.
The case was that of Mrs. Bridget Row
an against John Bcdell for damages fol
being bitten by a dog and drenched with
water from hose. To comply with Mr.
Broone's request Mr.. Towns summed VI
the case as desired. After reciting how
Bedell, who
Keeps near the park, oh, sad to tell,
A low resort of vice and sin,
Where he dispenses rum and gin.
Yet, not content with deadly cups,
He keeps two wild, ferocious pups
To STAY those who escape is lair
With deadly hydrophobi-air,
the poet went on to say that Bedell,
Seeing she was but woman,
Set his puppies on Mrs. Rowan,
And as he saw her run with fright
Trying TO save herself by flight,
He shouted, "Bill, before she goes
just play upon her with the hose"
Cursed, assaulted, all but drowned,
Bleeding from the puppies wound,
The plaintiff, gentlemen Of the jury,
At last escaped this blackguard' s fury
And comes in court to see il you
Will do as you'd have others do.
These atrocities, tho Albany Law Jour
nal says, resulted in a verdict of $575 fol
his client. His patron was so pleased that
he gave him another case, in which he
recovered so, $50 against the Long Island
Railroad company on injuries to a wom-
ans knee This case he summed up in
rhyme, remarking among other things
deserving death:
The fairest thing on earth to see
Is lovely woinan's beauteous knee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
for SaIe ar to get.

Small advertisements not exceeding four
lines (thirty words) coming under the head
Of WANTED, FoR SALE. To LET, LOST, &C.. will
be inserted two times for IS cents, three times
for IS cents and one week for so cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENr. In sending by mail remittance OF
postage stamps or postal note should be made
with order, as tic charges are too small to
open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
Sure Cure For a Felon.

This remedy is said to be certain cure
for felon if you apply in time: Take
equal parts Of gum camphor, gum opium,
CASTLE soap and brown sugar. Wet to the
consistence of paste with spirits of turpen-
tine and bind on the felon with soft
linen cloth.-New York Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The tickets for Lady Henry Somerset's
lecture are selling rapidly. tits safe to
say that by Thursday evening there will
not be an available seat. There is, how
ever, the possibility that few Of the best
seats may be returned from the adjoining
cities. If so, they, win be on sale during
the day Thursday and pcssibiy on We'd
nesday p. NJ 49, II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The Glover Medicine Co. has not yet
decided whether it will remain in Au-
gusta or move to Portland. The direc
tors will meet again Thursday to finally
decide the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Agent Weber of the American Ex-
press office of this city returned from
Durham, Saturday, where he attended
the wedding of his sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Don't fail to read the ad on the first
page that will explain to you the low
rates of insurance offered by the Maine
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
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Local Rc.lcs-

If you want fine cofrectry sample
can of High Life Java and Mocha Coffee.
Read the following letter:
Messrs. Winslow, Rand WATSON, Boston,
Gentlemen: Your High Life Java 81
Mocba Coffee gives our trade entire sat
isfaction The only reason we do not sell
more Of it is because it has not been ad-
vertised in this community. Many OF orr
customers who have used it once VIII
have no other. r. Fuller IL Sons.
Sold by principal groccrs in Augusta,
Hallowcll and Gardiner. jan22d5t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

In the papers of Queen Elizabeth there
is memorandum of II shillings paid for
ono of the ruffs she delighted to wear.
The setting sticks. by which the ruff
was made to stand out from the neck,
whore shillings extra, making the total
cost 10 shillings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Indications seem quite bright that the
A. o. U. w. will have fine hall in the
new block that Hon. p. o. Vickery pro-
poses to build.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The L. c. Leighton dry goods store
was closed, Saturday while an account
of stock was being taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The Maine Central will only charge
one-half fare for the trip to Portland to
attend the grand ball of Feb. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Among the express goods received from
the Queen city Saturday, was box con-
tanning mounted squirrel and owl for
S. L. Crosby e. CO., taxidermists, of that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The evening delivery of mail on Water
street has been suspended. This delivery
was made after the arrival of the evening
train and not being very extensive the
discontinuance will not be much felt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The W. C. Il. L., of this city will pro-
vide fine supper, next Thursday night
for the members of that organization
who will come to Augusta from various
parts of the State to hear Lady Somerset
lecture at the Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Miss c. Il. Crosby, Ely Rod, was
here Saturday, and left for Brunswick to
pass Sunday with friend. She predicts
that the coming season will be lively
one for the Rangclcy lakes, where she
passes part of tie summer fishing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant is to be
here a short time only. Has preparation
which will remove all pimples and blemishes
from the face. Only 10 cents, or sent to any
address for IL cents in stamps. NO. AZ Gage
street, Augusta, Me. septZsdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Gladstone bag at Hotel North, Tuesday
night, Jan. 8, '95. Book inside saying if found
return to j. A. Parker, Bangor Exchange,
Bangor, Maine. Contents valueless with the
exception of book. Liberal reward without
questions asked if returned to Chas. L.. Burns.
Hotel North, Augusta, Maine. jan10dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Reverend j. NJ. Wyman went to Bath,
Saturday, where he preached, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Point Pinos, in California, received its
name from its pine trees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
Local Matters.

Eenncbcc Jail has 60 inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

St. Mark Parish Aid will give n sup
per at Grand Army hall on Thursday eve
ming next, January 81 at O'Clock.
Tickets IS cents.
ian2Sd4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

A. G. Drew, assistant baggage master
of the Maine Central Railroad at the Au-
gusta depot, and Miss Sally futile OF
Skowhcgan, were married, Saturday ut
the brides home. They will reside in
this city on Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

j. T. Tnell, NJ. d., wishes to call attcn-
ton to a change in Office hours. Sec adj
jan21diw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The Augusta board of trade will hold
it's annual meeting this evening, and
elect officers for the ensuing year. Some
steps may be taken to have the Clover
Medicine Co. continue to do business in
this CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Colonel Fred Atwood went to Portland,
Saturday, after passing a few days here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
FoUN ID.

The following articles were found at the
Boyd residence on Western avenue after the
| reception January 9th: Several silk handker-
CHIEFS two fans; two pairs of rubbers and one
odd; black silk bag; box with comb and hand
| kerchiefs: two lace wells; all of which may be
had by owners calling at JOURNAL office.
jan16dtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Meeting of Unity tonight with Mrs f.
Il. Partridge, State street, 100 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

H. Gray of O!dtown, was here, Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

c. +. Lane was here, Saturday, from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Tomorrow will be sportsmcn's day at
the State House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

prince Pro Tenn at the Opera house
this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The funeral of the lato Lizzie Ballard
will be held today, at 10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

NOTICE.

SPIRITUAL MEETING.-On Sunday, Jan.
81, at G. A. r. Hall, DR.. c. n. Harding of Bos-
ton, inspirational speaker and test medium,
will occupy the platform at 80 and $50 p. NJ.
iao1ld1Et
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

The Y. will meet this evening, at Miss
! Carrie lie Prohon's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

diamond shirt stud, somewhere upon the
Augusta business streets. Call at journal
office and reward will be given. jan23dlwf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

MONEY TO LOAN-Persons desiring to OBJ
tain temporary loans on personal property
without publicity address Loans Augusta,
Me- All business strictly confidential.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

THE MORRILL, LIQUOR CURE has 81 insti-
tutes in operation. One at Augusta has
treated hundreds of cases in two years with
wonderful success. Liquor, Morphine, To-
bacco, etc. Correspondence confidential.
II. L. Johnson, NJ. D., Manager, 233 Water
street, Augusta. lan2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

MORE CUSTOMERS WANTED for pure
Jersey Milk delivered at six cents per quart
Address Lambard Farm, Hospital Street.
sep13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
Good House Girls!

Are generally considered hard tc ind, but hun
ireds of families in the Kennebec Valley have sc
cured them through the "WANT COLUMN" D
the kxsNEBEc JoykilAI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Lessons given in drawing and painting in
water colors and in oils. Call or address
Grace Elliott, 81 State st. IanSdlmoN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Eenncbcc Jail has 60 inmates.
H. Gray of O!dtown, was here, Satur-
day.
c. +. Lane was here, Saturday from
Brooks.
prince Pro Tenn at the Opera house
this evening.
Tomorrow will be sportsmcn' day at
the State House.
The Y will meet, this evening, at Miss
Carrie lie Prohon's.
The funeral of the lato Lizzie Ballard
will be held today, at 10 A, NJ.
Meeting of Unity tonight with Mrs +.
Il. Partridge State street, $50 o'clock.
Colonel Fred Atwood went to Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
FOR GALE

Houses in different parts OF the city, ranging
in price from 800 to 5000. Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the office
of +. s. Fogg, Attorney at Law and Dealer in
Real Estate. jan6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28

Fine residence in Halloweli. Formerly oc-
cupied by the late Emery A. Sanborn. Large
rooms bath and billiard rooms: tennis court
Most elegant location on the river. For par
ticulars address or inquire of w. II. Perry, at
Hallowell National Bank. jani2d1m'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-28
WANTED.

A few gentlemen boarders, at No. 80 Mort
St, Augusta, Nc. lanGadlwt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-07-10

vatore Raparsardi.aged fifty-four years
from Palermo. Sicily. town Of very
respectable antiquity. having been be-
seiged by the Athenians just before
they laid seige to Syracuse, AS years
befre Christ. The charge formulated
against Rapisardi was that of robbery
Of miniatures. codices and manuscripts
of most precious value. to the detri-
ment Of the Vatican library. The value
Of these codices and of the miniature
really marvellous IN art and antiquity.
is. in the judgment of experts. more
than precious.
Rapisardi, profiting by the confidence
that the late MR.. Carini. the project
of the Vatican archives and a Sicilian
also. had In him, succeeded IN carrying
away many leaves from the books and
manuscripts which were consigned to
him for the purposes. real or apparent,
Of study or consultation. The stolen
treasure-the priceless manuscripts and
nina tures-was found in the house Of
Raptsardi incfosed in a trunk. The
witnesses Of the Vatican documents
were all persons Of distinction in learn
ing-Professors Ventura, Mazzoni, Stor-
naiolo. Cavaliere, Sfmonetti, Count
Stroganoff. and Signors Tavazzi and
Iandolo. The court held Rapisardi gull
~ of continuous theft and condemned
him to six years of imprisonment and
TO three years Of personal surveillance
by the officers of public security.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-07-10
HE SAW THE TRUI.
Colonel Mason was Present at the Long
Distance Trot Of Trustee

Since the Interview concerning trot-
ting horses was published in sunday
Eagle. IS has been discussed among
the admirers OF fine horses and II ap-
pears that Wichita never Is let: Al
least one resident Of wichita saw the
race when Trustee trotied twenty
miles IN g minutes. 55iz cenO9s IN 1855
Colonel Frank A Mason was present.
and says that in order 20 hold IN Trus-
tee. Mr. Berthe had to pull 70 hard
that both his coat and vest we're split
wide open IN the back before me race
WAS over Colonel Mason further says
that when he was living "a New York
City, this same Trustee has many D
time been driven up 20 his door draw
Ing bread wagon. The fins h0gses q
those days were mostly rank pDl5erE.
The driver wrapping the llns once Or
twice around each hand AMI hung On
II was a good deal Ike Steering a run
away. But they hzd TIE bottom and
ths; peculiar nervous quality which
enables any animal. whether man ~
least. n continue SIS eIsrfions after
the muscles are seemingly utterly ;sr-
81 out. 4 sucosfful athlete once aid
10 do the best ! can unttI abofs; tired
out. and then keep 81 sp ca pure serve
force. for though I may feel ready 20
drop. I know ths. the cfhe- fsllgz -
feeling just az BAD as I an
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-07-10
WHAT MR.. DAWES SAW.
He Says wichita Ii as well Behaved ~ Any
City He Ever saw.

The following from the Topeka Capt
tai concerns thew isit OF Attorney Cen
erai Dawes 20 Wichita
Attorney General Dawes addressed
a comm unication 10 Governor NORTH
yesterday afternoon IN which he makes
a report Of the result of his observa-
.ions and investigation OF the workings
OF the prohfbitory law on the occasion
Of his recent visit TO Wichita Mr..
Dawes report is as follows:
Some days ago YOU requested me
TO visit the city Of Wichita and as
certain. IL possible, the true situation
there with regard 10 the government Of
said city. Upon receiving the request
I went to the city Of Wichita and
talked with many citizens OF that place
met a great many substantial bust
ness men and talked with them.
also attended a meeting OF citizens
at the Y. ". c. A building. IN adj
ditfon 20 this. one evening that I was
there started out alone and traversed
the business streets OF said city Tor a
space os about three hours As re-
suit OF my inquiries and the research
made by me. ] beg leave 20 report 70
you what ] believe 70 BE- the true con-
ditton Of affairs az the city OF Wichita
The present police commissioners
are cd. substantial business men. 50
far as their conduct % affairs j. con
Ce-nef. as between The commission sTs
and thee ity. .he Affairs are being hon
ess.ly administered All fines are being
properly turned over - me city treas
ury. AL money collected from re sz-
looms g being turned ever - ths city
treasurer
II would further say that With -
exception os the open violation o. pro
hibfory fQuor laT Wichita n as veil
governed and - az pesceaole and quiet
a. TIE average city Of ~ size ]
saw no evidence nat ne CITY Was II
Tested with thieves and thugs y
rough Characters % a greater eItsn:
than ary other CITY OF SIS size It's