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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11
AMUSE M ENTS.
Hoyt's "a Tip to Chinatown"

The company that will appear at the
Opera house, Wednesday, in Hoyt's "A
Trip to Chinatown, - is composed OF many
of the New York cast Laura Bigger and
Burt Haverly, the respective stars, are
o. veterans" in the NO leading parts, that
of the dashng "widoW" and the hypc-
chondriac 'Welland Strong Octavia
Barbe, the soprano Of the company. is a
singer Of magnificent method, and a voice
Of rare quality. She was last season
soprano of the whitney Opera Company in
the opera Of Rob Roy during It's New
York production at the Herald Square
theatre and is a new acquisition - the
ranks of farce comedy. Mr.. Sidney de
Gray the baritone, is also singer of posi-
tive ability. The Others are all well
known, and altogether will afford the
listener pleasant evening Of song and
mirth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

City and County.
Among the Huskers.

The husking bee is custom which II
is pleasant to note, bids fair to remain in
vogue for years to come, especially in Ken
nebec county. The corn crop of the past
season ought to give it an impetus. for the
pleasure OF stripping the weil-fiiled ears of
their yestments and the thrill of happen.
ing upon red one occasionally has never
been keener in this locality, if one NAV
Judge by the expressions of those who
have attended.
wednesday evening, the friends and
nelghbors Of exCity Marshal Crawford
met at his home in the North Parish and
husked out over 80 of the $50 bushels of
corn which grew upon Mr.. Crawford S
lefClie felds, this year The occasion was
delightful one. A large number made
the WORE short and the entertainment
long A bountiful supper was served
quite number from this city went out
to the home Of Henry Hartung in Man
chester, Wednesday evening, and partici
pated IN the work Of husking out about
230 bushels Of as fine corn as ever was
grown in the county. 1t is needless to say
chat they also participated in the appetite
ing Abundance Of the harvest supper and
In the dancing which followed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

suppose he'd be alive a month after he
left America. Why, l knew the Noels
before the wartime old family, and
jim made money till You couldn't rest.
Perfect loads of it,.
He unused over the letter and the re-
sponsibility thrust upon him for mo-
ment. Then brilliant idea struck
him.
"Ill introduce him to Barbara-that's
the thing, the very thing. If he's not
not hopeless she'll cure him. Yes, III
introduce him to Barbara"
He winl1ed at himself in the mirror,
and gathered up his hat and gloves.
At the same instant servant appeared
at the door with card.
Waring took it and gave vent to a
prolonged whistle, but in moment he
remembered himself through the haze
of his establishment.
"Show the gentleman up, show him
up" he said quickly. Now l must be
careful what l say; funny that he
should call the very day get the let
ter. Wonder if he looks like his father.
am very glad to see you, Mr.. Noel"
he exclaimed heartily as a blonde,
good-natured looking young man en-
tered the room. knew your father
very well; I ought to say extremely
well. I'm happy to welcome YOU to
America; very happy indeed towelcome
you to America"
"You are kind, Mr.. Warning" said
Noel. Il promised my father l would
look You up if l ever came to New
York.
"Delightful of him to remember his
old friend "-hypocritically, and with
his hand upon the letter in his pocket. =
Gle always spoke of you in tho
warmest tones, sir" said the Young
man, seriously. lie did not appear
an entirely spoiled or willful youth. He
was older than Waring had expected.
judging from his fathers letter, and
even through the simple candor Of his
manner one might have seen suggcs-
ton Of satisfactory reserve force and self
reliance. Waring insisted upon taking
him to the theatcr, and learned during
the drive that Noel had studied art
abroad, and that he expected to set up
q studio in New York. He did not
speak of his family, and Warning tact
fully refrained from making inquiries
He introduced the young man TO his re
lativcs and managed during the even
ing to whisper into Mrs. Col. Warnings
ear some information about his arts
tocratic family, and his fathers wealth,
charging especially upon the princess.
Mrs Col. Waring absorbed all these de-
tails as hungry fish does water after
being out on dry land.
Hes very ambitious, too Works.
You know, for the love of it. VIII suit
Barbara to T." Waring added, as she
smiled blandly upon the young man.
But when he had slept of the effects
Of the dinner he had almost forgotten
Noel's existence. Some mining invest
mcnt called him away to the west and
he left at a days notice. merely writing
a line of farewell to Mrs. Warning and
Aer daughter.
To be continued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11
The Nickerson Comedy Co.

At the Opera house, last evening, the
Nickerson Comedy Company presented
the play East Lynne to good sized
audience. The play never had finer
representation in this city.
Miss Ethel Fuller as Lady Isabel was
all that could be desired, her rendition of
the character being true to nature. Mr.
Corbett as Sir Francis Leyison was a cool
and crafty villain, easy and polished at all
times.
The specialties by Miss Eva Gray, Baby
Guilford and Russell Brandon, the pick
ninny, were good. A cornet solo by Mr.
e K. Nickerson, the manager Of the com
pany, was fine. Mr.. Nickerson enjoys a
well-earned reputation as a comet virtuoso,
In the afternoon, the strong play, "A
Kentucky Home, was presented, which
was well intcrspersed with comedy scenes.
New costumes and special scenery were
prepared for the occasion.
This afternoon, May Blossom" will be
repeated by special request, to be followed,
tonight, by Alexandra Dumas great play,
dCamillen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City,
Ill, was told 10y her doctors she had
Consumption and that there was no hope
fer her, but two ksottlcs Dr. Kings New
Discovery completely cared her and she
SAWS it saved her life Mr.. Thos. Eggers,
1879 Florida st, San Francisco, suffered
from a dreadful cold approaching Con
tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DR. King S
New Discovery and in two weeks was
cured. He is naturally thankful lt is
such results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free trial
bottles at Chas. X. Partridge's Drug
Store Regular size SOC. and Sl00.
oct. DIN, w&f&w. folrm,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11
Because 4
~ 1t Is Best

Why is the demand for
Welcome Soap in New Eng
land greater than for any
other family soap'
Because housekeepers, after
using it for years, and COM
pairing it with others, know It
is the best and most econom-
ical; its quality never varies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

At the last moment he discovered
some letters on the table. He turned
them over carelessly, while humming a
popular air. A foreign postmarlS at
tracted his eve. and he opened that let
ter, pushing the others aside to be read
at a more convenient time. 1t was
from an old acquaintance travelling
abroad.
And now, Waring, come to the real point
OF this discourse. Ny son is on his way TO
america He has foolishly entangled himself
In love affair with young widow over here,
and am anxious 10 break OF the whole mat
ter He viii call upon you in New York. aad
beg you, for the sake of our friendship IL the
past, 10 look after him. you know ali the best
people. Introduce him to some charming girls
aud try, II possible, TO make him forget his
widow. Please do not let him know that
have prepared you for his visit. lam quite re-
covered from the most serious OF my ailments
Ever your friend. JAMES NoEI."
For moment Waring struggled with
his befogged memory trying to place
James Noel.
"Oh, yes; oh. yes" he said finally, Il
know who it is now. James Noel went
abroad with his family years ago, and
his daughter married prince or some
thing of that kind. Why, OF course,
awfully sick man, JIM Noel. Didn't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11
Born.
OXFORD.

Norway. Sept. %. to the wife Of Roswell
Frost. a daughter, U3th child.}
Dixfield. Sept. "a. to the wife OF Eugene l..
waterford, Sept 2i to the wife OF Andrew
J. Ha.kell, a daughter.
SOMERSET.
Palmyra, Sept. %, to the wife OF W. scott
Pittsfeld. sept 25. 10 the wife of j. D. Went
worth daughter. Mary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

Secretary Mckeen of the State Board of
A griculture, attended the Topsham fair,
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs e. f. pinkham are visit
ing in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11
A GRAVE QUESTION.

Jacobs (slone Il hate to go through graveyard"
Pierce "Come on Jacobs, it's only me-" Jacobs "Oh you
idiot, why don't you so to Jerseys and buy respectable
shoes?'
1t is grave question to where to buy their shoes.
Those who have paronzd his store always have good Shoes
There is no question about where they buy hereafter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22
HIS COURSE aDvusAn..E.


Gov. O'Ferrall need give himself no
concern over the episode at the Gov
Iernor's mansion on the occasion of the
recent visit of the Massac usetts Leg
.islative committee. His course in the
matter Is above criticism. He main.
tanned. under the most embarrassing
circumstances. the official dignity of
sne Chief Executive OF Virginia. 1t
was not the time or the place for
scene. If premeditated, the visit of
the Massachusetts, committee to the
residence OF the Governor, including
She negro member, was an unwarrantod
outrage.
IL was disreputable social breach,
an indlgnity to the hospitality of the
GoSernor. The VIEGINIAH is loath to
mink the offepse was intended by tue
BWhise colleagues of the negro repro.
sentative Teamoh. 1t is of the opinion
snat 1t was the plot OF the negro
Mitchell. editor of the Planet, of
Richmond. The Governor may we'll
feel indignant, but he need not worry
1ufther over the matter. His course
under the circumstances was admira.
Bile.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22
A GRANGE FOix CUBA.

Inc Savannah News is of the opip-
Ion mat the Spaniards are not going 20
put down the Cuban revolt as quickly
ss they would have the world believe.
Z certain 1t Is that the patriots in the
Asiahds are determined to make the
pending struggle between themselves
Anu me mother country the greatest of
gu others, that they may achieve indie.
penuenoe' but just how far they will
sncceed remains TO be seen.
Inc insurgents are said to be many
+ .nousands strong and are believed to
pe well prepared for vigorous and
pfosracted struggle. Our contem
3 pofary says that they have been pre-.
par'hg Tor years for the uprising, and
.pa' arms have been shipped to them
opeeaied In all sorts of packages, and
z ,ssee amount of money has been
scoilected for war purposes. The
Cubans in New York and Florida
nave been extremely liberal in max
ssng contributions. Therefore the in
sTurgents are better prepared than
dom.
+. = 'nfsher says that there is 80 much
hympathy for the Cubans in this conn
ny That the United States government
WIN not readily make concessions to
SPAN IN order to avoid trouble arising
.tsom the unwarranted attack of the
spanish warship npon the American
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22
COMPARATIVE AREAS.

Ancient Attica, the land of tho musot,
was about the size of Connecticut.
Newfoundland and Ohio are nearly Of
tho same size, 40, 900 square miles
Tho Marquesas islands are about tho
area OF St Louis county, $50 miles.
Guatemala and Louisiana have near
ly the same area, As, COO square miles.
Great Britain has l2I,OOO square
miles, being little larger than Arizona.
There arc five states OF the German
empire each smaller than Rhode Island.
Hawaii has 5000 square miles, tho
combined size of Connecticut and Della.
ware.
Tho Orange Free State has 4I, 900
square miles and is exactly tho size of
Ohio.
Costa RIGA and West Virginia arc
about tho Same size, "a, 600 square
miles.
Tho Persian empire, in its palmiest
days, comprised about LOO, 600 square
miles.
Iceland 80, 600 square miles, lacks
only 1000 of being rs largo as Ken
lucky.
India hns /, 500, 600 square miles, or
nearly two thirds tho size of tho United
States.
The Cape Verde islands have COM
bincd area about equal to that of Rhode
Island.
New Zealand has 1914, 900 square
miles, or about tho area OF Missouri and
Indiana.
Greece has 20, 600 square miles, be-
ing almost exactly twice the size of
Maryland.
italian Africa has 600, 900 square
miles, or about equal to Alaska and
California.
Tho Solomon islands havo 5000
square miles, "a little larger than Mas
sachuSCtts. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

As the piiisburg Post says, the pro-
visions made by the last Naval Appro
priation bill will add 20 the United
States Navy two bnttleships, Blk light
draught composite gunboats and three
torpedo boats. 1t is 10 DO regretted
however, that in heavily armored bat.
tleships onr navy Is particularly def e.
Client, having none in commission as
yet, although four of the iirst-class are
under construction, three Of them be.
ing nearly finished.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22
NORFOLK ooriNrv poi.,riCs,

The breach IN the ranks OF tie Demo.
cratic pnrty of Norfolk county can rea
Oily be healed by square, honest ex
preston of the voice of the Democratic
voters IN the selection of delegates to
the nominating convention. Every
voting precinct should be permitted TO
select Its own delegation uutrnmmeiled
by any other precinct. The nearer the
Democratic organization gets to the
masses OF its adhereuts, the stronger it
Is. A violation OF this principle is the
leading reason for dissention aud dlyi
sion III Its party ranks. The people
demand square methods-and the soon
er party leaders recognize this the
better.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

mail steamer Alliance. Therefore,
should hostilIties ensue, it is plain that
Cuban independence would follow.
Senator Hale, on being interviewed in
Washington on Sunday last relative to
the relations OF this country to Cuba,
said:
'It is but question of time when
the United States must take possession
OF the Island of Cuba. it not ONLY is
u very desirable piece of property, but
it naturally belongs to this country. 1t
would be worth fully $500. 900, 900 to
the United States. 1t would never do
for Spain to try to dispose of it to some
other nation. for tho United States
would not permit such negotiations to
be oonsummuted. The United States
should take early steps to acquire pos
session OF Cuba, either by annexation
or otherwise.
OF course it is difficult to say with
the meagre reports at hand, what will
be the outcome of the trouble bet ween
the United States and Spain. but it may
be to the advantage of the people of
Cuba.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22
Two Giants.

n mighty giant once there was,
n gentle giant he,
Whom all men loved whcrcer he went,
And none was known to flee
He lived within a castle fair,
And great was he and strong,
And those who passed when he was there
Could hear happy song.
His heart was kind. his hand WINS free,
His soul was set to mirth,
And all men said, " IT'S JOY TO live
With him upon the earth"
LIS face was bright with pleasant smiles,
Ills laugh was good to hear.
While round about him everywhere
Twas summer nll the year.
swift hew the time; the giant grew
Full old and weak OF frame:
one day unto his castle fair
Another giant came
And as the gentle giant waned
Inc other waXed in might:
a man of solemn micn was no,
Nor glad unto the sight
The castle old grew silent, cold,
Nor any mirth came out.
And where the summer long had smiled
The winter stalkcd about.
And all men passed another way
Whenever that they could:
They dreaded him rs they had loved
Tho merry giant good.
No song was over on his lips:
HIS eyes We're hollow lights;
Inc castle seemed haunted pile
And dark and chill o nights.
And round about il rose the wave
And, 10! an island, where
Inc gloomy giant dwclt alone,
The picture of despair.
And those who knew the giant twain
Inc truth with tears confess
!hcy brothers were, and one was Grief,
And one was Happiness"
Chicago Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

The letter of Mr.. Alfred Z. Thorn to
Mr.. Samuel W. Small, printed in the
Pilot of yesterday. was just to himself
and the gentleman addressed. 1t
CLEARLY settled mooted question. Mr..
Small had been criticized by his party
associates and his position misunder.
stood generally by reason of his assoc.
citation with Mr.. Thorn in the Jones
appeal case. Mr.. Thorn shows that
Mr.. Small was simply connected with
him on the constitutional question of
she courts Jurisdiction. The liquor
question Is to be heard after this is dis
posed OF.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

y THE CIRCULATION OF THE YIRGINIAN
s. LARGELY IN ENCESS of any other
laper publisht in Eas IN Virginia.
~ ms circulate, II III Norfolk and Portsmouth
d are ater than that OF any paper published
4 Or Circulated in the two cities.
q 1t is delivered i'll the cities of Norfolk and
portsmouth anu snh s r;n,in, ior ~ cents
Eve Dollars per year; Three Dollars for six
mouths, One Dollar and Fifty Cents for
three months; and FIFTY Gents for one
MONTH
advertisements inserted at the rate OF Is
CgN1sAS UAi Z FIKsl INSERTION: each subse-
euent insertion 81! CENTS, or 3, CENTS
swHKN ms. TED EVERY OTHER DAY. Contrac-
tore are not allowed to exceed their spa o
K or ad ertise other than their legi innate
business, except by paying especially for
sfhe same.
The WEEKLY YIRGINIAN AND CAroIIy1AN,
eight pages. is delivered. postage paid,
F2hree months, 25c,; sir months. 500. twelve
mouths, IL
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

The explanation of the Captain of
the Spanish sunboat resembles some.
what the apology OF the cowboys to the
woman whose husband was hanged by
mistake. MADAM" said the spokes-
man, "he was the wrong man, aud the
laugh is on u.s."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

Amelie Rves Chendler's newest hero
Is the possessor OF heart which, she
informs the world, on one special oc
scasion gave 20 hot leap along his breast
70 his throat, leaving fiery track be.
hind, as of sparks" That man is in a
bad way,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

Higbee-What kind of cook have
fou?
Mack-First class. My wife says she
. the incest girl she ever worked for. -
irooklyn Life.
a woman, Mrs. ncnry D. Cram of
BOSTON Wi furnish the Paris exposition
OF 1900 with 10 derricks to be used il,
the construction of all the buildings that
are to be of durable stone. Mrs. Cram
VIII personally superintend the placilssss
Of these derricka.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22
Suited.

Lady (widow)-Do you know that my
daughter has set her eyes upon you,
Herr Muller?
Gent (flattered)--Has she really?
Lady-Certain. Only today she was
saying, That's the sort of gentleman l
should like for my papa. "--Tagliche
Rundschau.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

She (sentimentally)-There is always
an element of sadness and solcnnity in
wedding.
He (chcerfully)-Oh. yes, but don't
care so long as it's somebody els,'s wed.
ding. Vogue
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22

Some industrious siatistioian has fig
AIRED it out that OF the total population
of the United States little more than
cne.third are married.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-22
COMPARATIVE NAVAL>anrNGr,

The latest available figures OF the
lending nations with regard to the
number Of vessels in their respective
navles are rs follows
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-14
CIVIL SERVICE EXTENSION.
The Members of the Commission Con-
suit the President.

Washington, June i3.-The members OF
the civil service commission held an inter-
Vie" at a late hour this afternoon with
PRESIDENT Cleveland with reference 10 ex-
tending the operations Of the civil service
Jaw 70 the employees OF the government
printing Office II is purposed. it is under
stoou' 10 include all the employees who.
curing the busy season Of the wear. aggre-
gate several thousand. executing ONLY the
laooIers and charwomen. There is still
aholher and very important proposed
modlncation Of the law, which is 10 in
crude within its provisions the several
oHl1eu states pension agencies. The COM
Hllssloners have given this proposition
Hueh consideration, and are now said to
lesdTu II with great favor and TO be sus-
tanned in their views by the President.
Al the conference this afternoon be-
tween the President and the public printer
ana civil service commission, the Presi-
dent signed the order placing the employees
OF the government printing Office under
'he civil service. The revised draft OF the
! oroer which was drawn up at the confer
ehce lew days go, was gain considered
ana after changes and interlineations. sew
eral OF which were made by the Presi-
ueht' mad been adopted, the President
signed the order, which he retained pos
session Of The order will include all Of
the employees, over $500 in number. with
me exception Of the lowest grade of la
borers, and provisions are made for thirty
10 ninety day appointments in case Of
emergency such as occur many times dur
. ing the session of congress when much
additional work is necessary
Inc order will in all probability 20 into
erect in few days or as soon as ar
rangements can be made for holding ex-
aminations. The entire present force will
De retained without examinations The
examination will consist mostly of ques-
tons of a practical character relating to
the various trades, and viii contain but
a small percentage of scholastic inquisi-
tons.
The idea, which originated with the
employees themselves, anu which at first
was opposed by the bookbinders. will in
no way interfere with the regulations of
the various trades unions represented,
and the new regulations require al least
four years apprenticeship and one year
as a Journeyman of all new appointees.