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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
IRISH CONVENTION.
Interesting Proceedings Of the Second DAVIS
Session.

Chicago, Sept. s5.-Delegates to the
Irish convention were again in session to-
day. Secretary Sutton read another batch
of cable and domestic dispatches which
had accumulated during the night.
Ex-Congresspan Finerty then made a
fiery speech in which he denounced Eng
land in the most vigorous terms. He was
wildly applauded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

There is every reason to believe that the
excursion to Kineo, October /, will be
largely patronized. 1t is new trip, one
which very few have ever taken, and
coming as the excursion DOES at the very
prettiest season of the year in the Maine
woods, will take the fancy of every lover
of natDre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mistress Ito her domestic)-I suppose
you girls talk about each other just tho
same as we ladies do about each person in
our set?
Domestlc-No, mum; VIC mostly talks
ABOUT the mistresses. Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

LEAVE Portland, IL .55 A. NJ; Augusta, 255 A.
M; Waterville, $40 A. N: Bangor, $40 A. NJ.
ARRIVE Lagrange, sos A. NJ; Brownville. s.4l
A. NJ; Katahdin Iron Works, 935 A. NJ; Nor
cross, 9.33 A. NJ. sherman, 1880 A. NJ; Island
Falls. 1854 A, M; Ho9lton. 1850 P N Bridge
water, II As A. N; Pressure Isle, 133 +. M:
Caribou, 200 p. NJ; Fort Fairfield. 80 p M
Dover and Foxcroft, S.47 A. M; Guilford, 9.l4
A. NJ; Monson. 9.49 A. M; Greenville, 10.25 A,
LEAVE Portland, lilo, A. NJ; Waterville, Lao
p. NJ; Bangor, $40 +. n. ARRIVE Brownville,
4.53 P. NJ; Norcross, 5.39 p. NJ; Sher man, 6.29
P. M; Island Falls, 6.47 r NJ; Houlton, 7.35 P.
M; Presque Isle, 900 p. NJ; Caribou, $50 p. N.
Fort Fairfield. 9.25 r. M; via Newport Dex-
ter; guilford, a.57 ?. M; Mopson Junction
4.l2, +. ID; Greenville, sos p. NJ.
LEAVE Portland 100 p. NJ; Augusta, 2.i5 P.
NJ; Waterville, 324 p. NJ; Bangor, SOS P. M.
ARRIVE Guiiford. 7,45 ?. ~; Monson juno
ton. S.00P. M; Greenville, S65 p. NJ; Lagrange,
$50 p. NJ; Brownyille. 1877 +. M; Katshdin
Iron Works, 7i5 r. NJ.
LEAVE Greenville. 5.25 A. NJ. Monson juno
and Foxcroft, $50 a. NJ; Katshofn Iron
Works, 6.25 A. NJ. Brownville Junction, 6.52
A. NJ; Brownville, 7.1S A. Nj; Lagrange, $50
A. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor, 9l5 A. NJ; waterville, 1854
A, M; Augusta, ll.3l A NJ; Portland, l.2o P.
LEAVE Fort Fairfield, 7.l5 A. NJ; Caribou,
7.l5 A. M; Presque Isle,7.4O A. M. Monticello,
s.37 A. M; Houlton, 9o5 A. M; Island Falls,
9.53 A. NJ; sherman,, lol4 A. Nj; Norcross,
Ila A. NJ 81 Brownyille, ll;5o A. A. NJ; ARRIVE
Bangor, lZU T. MI IOTLlauu, o,Zo T. w.
LEAVE Caribou, II OIL p. NJ. Presque Isle,
1927 z. NJ; Fort Fairfield, u O5 p. NJ; Bridge
Falls, 3.07 p. NJ; sherman, 1892 p. NJ; Nor
cross, 40 F. M; Katahdin Iron Works, 3.bt
P. M; Brownvile, $40 z. NJ; Lagrange, 5.55
p. M; Greenvlle, $50 7. NJ; Monson, Ais p.
t25 L. M; Sebec. SAT 2. NJ; ARRIVE Bangor,
TBS Z. NJ; Waterylle. 1000 p. NJ; Augusta,
1852 P. M. Portland, 1.40 A. 81.
GEO. M. HouGHroN. Gen1 Pass. and Ticket
Agent.
F.W. CRAM, VI P. and General Manager.
BANGOR. June 20, 1895. iuly13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

It has not only stripped the tree trunks
hut a great many have fallen and burned
completely Mr.. Monk said that along
part of the road in East Benton the smoke
was SO thick as he came out that at times
he was unable to see bis horses head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
GOVERNOR GREENHALGE
Will Undoubtedly Secure the Republican
Nomination in Massachusetts.

Boston, Sept. 25.-Returns thus far re-
ceived from Republican primaries through
out the state, indicate Greenhalge as the
candidate for Governor. Moody has secured
10S delegates of about 100 for nomination
to Congress from the sixth district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Rev A. l.. Struthers, pastor of the
Congregational church at South Gardiner,
went to Westbrook, Wednesday, to attend
the general conference of the Congrega-
tlonal churches of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

| 1t has been found that under Tammany
the New York police bureau paid 40 per
cent. more for supplies than they could
be purchased for in the open market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

The firemen's bali will occur at City
hall this evening. Music will be Furnished
by Dinsmore Orchestra. The boys de-
serve good patronage, for they are the
servants of the public and the protection
of the property Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p. Milliken, and Mrs.
n. d. Thurlow of Richmond, were in
town. Wednesday, and were on their way
to Bingham where they intend to make a
short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

The Hallowell steam fire engine Is being
overhauled and repaired While this is
being done the old DIR. Hill steamer at
MoClench's machine shop will be used in
case of an emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

The hayseed pitohfork throwers and
cornet band connected with "Old Rube
Tanners company attracted great at.
tention when they paraded the street here
Wednesday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. Patrick Mccarthy of this city. has
just returned from few days visit in
Bath. While in Bath, Mr.. Mccarthy with
friend bad good chance to view the
Ammen ram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Grand ball under the auspices of the X
of P's, tonight, at Wilson hall Musi
will be furnished by Monaghan's full
orchestra of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Samuel Baker and daughter Of Iowa,
who have been visiting Mr.. Bakers piece,
Mrs. Frances Russell of Winter street left,
Wednesday morning, on their return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

The counsel of Durrant, on trial il.
San Francisco for numbering planch
Lamont in a church. will endeavor TO
prove that 1t was another woman who
was seen to go into the church with Dur
rant that fatal day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

The members of Heath Relief Corps of
this city are invited to visit the relief
corps at Bath, this evening. Several
other corps are also invited to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. W. f. Puckey, registered letter ant
money order clerk il the Ansopa, Ct.
post office, is in the city visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. H. g. Turner on Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Rev. and Mrs. J. +. Clancy have been
called to West Farmingdale on account of
the illness of Mrs. Clancy's father, War
rem j. Carter, who has rheumatic fever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. John Smith has put a brick under
pinning for stable to the house he latcl
bought ON High strcc-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Hon. Orville ID. Baker was here from
Augusta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Clarence Fowles, who has been en-
ployed at the Pine Tree Stock Farm for
the past three years, left there, Tuesday.
for another position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Another crowd of Gardiner people went
up to the court house at Augusta, Wednes-
day, to hear the arguments in the Jack
on-Thorne case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Street Commissioner Whitcomb ant
crew are busy concreting the Sidewalk
from Baron's barber shop on Water stree
to G. B. Hobbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Quite large number from here at
tended the fair at Sidney Center, yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
WATERVILLE.

Hon. Seth ]. Milliken was In the city,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs. o. Holway of Augusta, was in
town, Wednesday, on her way to Houlton,
to attend the W. c. L. U. convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs Josiah Maxcy left Wednesday
for visit to her son Charles, In Minneap
oils, Mimi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs. Otis Martin of Guilford, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. +. f. McFadden on West
prn aYenuc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

| r. #. Jones of Bingham was in the city
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

The Ada Gray Company, which played
at the National Home, Togus, Tuesday
evening, made their headquarters at the
Evans House in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs. George Bowie returned from visit
to Waterville, Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Niles & Company have just purchased
four matched, black horses which will
make valuable addition to their stable,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs. NJ. T. Mcnamara returned home,
Wednesday, on the boat from visit to
friends in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. Lemuel Jones and wife have re-
turned from three weeks visit in differ
emf parts of New Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. D. B. Sutherland of Troy, :. Y
was calling on friends in this city, yester
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr. Thaddeus Richards is away on q
few days vacation, and Mr.. Runnells is
filling his place during his absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

T. II. Crosby arrived, Tuesday. and
will again assume charge of the Ensor in
sttute, vice Joseph Foye, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Cider peddlcrs are plenty and by the
way they sell have no fear of the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Charlie Getchell, who has been in Win
throp for the past three months, returned
home, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

VIM. Drugan, chief of police in Dedham,
Mass, accompanied by his wife, is visit
ing Mrs. Vim. Getchell on Spring street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Miss Ethie Burleigh of Augusta, was
: visiting friends in the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

MI and Mrs. David Robbins drove over
to the fair in Windsor Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Miss Balcome of Boston, is visiting
Madame Newhall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

HI Henry's band paraded the streets in
this city, yesterday, and made a very
striking appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs. n. A Reed and Mrs. Mary Dear
are visiting Mrs. Reed $ sister, MIS- J. f
Davis, at East Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

The schooner Annie e. J. Morse sailed
Wednesday, for Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

A large number of people went to thu
fair at Windsor in THUR teams from thi.
city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

W. G. Ellis of this city. has been ap-
pointed clerk to the new bank commits
sioner Mr.. Undertake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Miss Sarah M. Walters of White Plains
n. Y, who has been visiting friends il
this city, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
HALLOWELL.

W. F. Marston left yesterday for West
brook for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Miss Fannie Barber, who has been visit
ing her parents in Randolph, returned tc
Boston on the boat, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Among the passengers on the boat for
Boston, Mass, from this city, were J. H.
Burnham, Fl. X. Newbert and W. S. Pope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Brooking Post, G. A. R., of Randolph,
will move into their new quarters in the
block In a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Rev. Mr.. Fitzgerald of Oxford county,
Is in the city for ii few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Macombcr of Ellsworth, is in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr. Geo Willis and wife attended the
fair at Windsor, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. NJ. G. Shaw of Bath, paid visit to
our lumbermen in this city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs. G. +. Colby, who has been visiting
| in Woburn, Mass, returned home, Wednes-
| day morning, on the boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Capt. Pierce of New Bedford, Mass.
in the city visiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Miss Lizzie Woodman of Portland, j!
in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr. William Wilson, Jr., has returned to
this city after few months absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. Allie Potter, who has been in
| Concord, N. H., for the past three months,
| has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

A. r. Newcombe was in Sidney, yeste
day, in the interest of the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs. f. Rowell left Wedne sdsy for Houl-
ton where she will attend the ". G. r. u.
| annual convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

J. J. Longfellow and wife of this city,
attended the fair in Windsor, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mrs John Kean is reported quite sick al
her home ON lower Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Miss Alice Barstow left, Tuesday, for
Albany, N. Y. Her brother James re-
turned to Harvard College on the same
train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Alden Grimes and Sam Hubbard rod,
over to Windsor on their wheels, yester
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Thomas g. Burke arrived homo from
Boston, Wednesday morning, on the boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Edward Blackman and family of Bos
ton, arrived, Wednesday, for a visit to his
brother, George Blackman in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
GARDINER.

H. W. Jewett is In Boston on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Mr.. Omar Clark of Carratunk was In
Gardiner, Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26

Work ON the sidewalk between the post
Office and c. b. Hobbs is being completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
SOMETHING NEW
l54 Water St., Gardiner, Me.
WATERPROOF SHOES.
The MetaI|ine Shoe Store,


applied all kinds OF Shoes at Snot No'ce'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
A ROUsER.
CONTINUED from page ].
Sheep and Swine.

Litter of pigs-D C Knight, East Pitts
ton, LIST; Elbrldge Mckinley, Whitencld
I'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-26
Grange.

Oct. 3-York Pomona Grange, East Parsons
field.
Oct. 5-Hancock Pomona Grange, North Cas-
tine.
Oct. s-Waldo Pomona Grange, Searsmopt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-21
NAVY OFFICERS As ESTERTA INERS
he Marine Journal,


81 tell you. sir, people at large don't know
anything about this low down contemPtiDil'ty OF
dealing with these officers II they did. the next
Congress would be instructed TO remedy this inpo-
sition Mad? on. no. Profanity would not 90 this
subject Justice But since ! read that we were TO
send some OF our new ships 10 the Baltic Canal
celebration for the Duchmen and other National
naval men TO crlticise | have been 'stewlns IN
sympathy over the welfare OF our officers and their
families Although us none OF my business, yet
grieves me to think how deep they must 30 into
their Individual pockets to pay FOR the necessarily
many evees and dinners that must be given Inc
foreign digntarics during the several days lcDliee
cruise in any part OF the world These gentlemen
mus; meet THIS constant drain upon their private
pockets or be considered mean by those ABROAD,
who in some way at public expense entertain them
representatives, OF this great KepuDnc. ,,
Our naval officers all specially educated
men, capable OF filling the highest places III civi
life in their several professions with compensation
adequate to service rendered Yet their sea pay.
not proportionately better than that OF common
day laborers in Government and municipal en-
ploy OF eight nine hours work In each day *
a lad enters the Naval Academy AT seventeen. ne
must know that his prospect ~ 10 be earning only
81 400 year when ne reaches the age or thirty and
hardly above 81 500 per year sea pay at forty.
Most naval officers In the course OF human events
have families TO provide for and educate. The
small salary must be divided to maintain two es-
Establishments for Uncle Sam furnishes no extras at
nor food and when ordered TO each new ship he
must tap his pocket each time 10 meet ms cx-
pensive furnishing DO you know or another de-
nartment under United States control when serves
ts ilustrlous officials In SUCH nlggardy manner
.The Marine Journal has done good work toward
the now popular maritime improvement for the
Nation Why not burn little missionary po"her
for these modest naval men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-21
KTNGSTONS DEFIANT YOUNG RECTOR
INSTEAD OF GIVING Up HIS RITUAL. HE WILL.
ENTER MISSIONARY WORK IN NEBRASKA

INSTEAD OF GIVING Up HIS RITUAL. HE WILL.
ENTER MISSIONARY WORK IN NEBRASKA
Kingston. " Y. July 20 1SpecaD.-The Rev.
Lewis T. Watson rector OF ST. Johns Episcopal
Church here has Informed the vesry Of that church
OF his resignation. to take cfrcct September He
win take the position Of superior OF order organ
tied for mission work In the diocese OF Nebraska.
which he says Is congenia! 10 him than the
regular church work. The matter was finally ar
ranged between him and Bishop Worthngton. OF
Nebraska. at Albany yesterday.
This Is regarded a. happy disposition OF the
troublous state OF affairs which has existed In st.
Johns parish for n long time owing to the ad-
vanced ritualistic notions II Father Watson which
gave him much notoriety and caused serious
breach In the parish. Many OF the Older members
OF the church lef, months ago and are worShippng
elsewhere Bishop Potter appoint n commission to
investigate the charges against the defiant young
pastor and n hearing was had In February last.
but no report OF that hearing has reached the
public. The pastor meanwhile kept right on with
his fu.l ritual IN the church service A few days ago
Bishop Potter visited here and spent the night with
an anti-Watson member OF 81 Johns church. but
did not call upon the young pastor or see him at all
IL is said. This awakened much comment here. as
1t understood that the Bishop looked upon the
pastors course with disfavor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-21
JUST THERE THE TENDERLOIN is
PLAIN FACTS ABOUT THE TWO MEANINGS OF
THIS FAMILIAR TERM


THIS FAMILIAR TERN.
correspondent OF The Tribune who has lived
for twenty-five years in Connecticut following
forty In New-York CITY, is forced. after long and
patient suffering. to confess that he cannot under
stand just what where Is the Tenderloin district
The question which he asked is common one.
even among persons who have not spent the last
twenty-five years away from New-iork and per
haps a distinct answer to 1t may ease the minds OF
many. Dsagreements as 10 the exact position or
the Tenderloin have often arisen from the common
cause of disagreement on other subjects. that the
persons who were not at odds were taking ABOUT
different things. For the term Tenderlon has TWO
meanings. 1t means. FIRST. the Nineteenth Police
Precinct. and It means. secondly by derivation
from this and by common use. that part OF the
city, Irrespective OF any absolute boundaries. which
Is most given 10 expensive pleIsure-sccklns.
frvolity and luxurious gayety.
In Its first meaning the district is easy 10 doine
The Nineteenth Precinct is bounded by Fourteenth
and Forty second SITS. and Fourth md Seventh ayes.
II will be seen that this includes some OF the
finest private houses of the city the most OF the
great hotels and restaurants. nearly all the hrs'-
class theatres. the most OF the fashionable cubs.
the Metropolitan Opera House. the Madison Square
Garden, etc All these things were character
Of the Tendcrloin when It became known by that
name. Ii has often been said OF late that tI'e
in It's second meaning, the district. wherever
A. is that has the old Tendcrlon CHARACTERISTICS no
before II stops II II is to continue to mean the
Nineteenth Precinct. OF course. II cannot move. be-
cause with change OF form II would lose ldeh'it!'
like the famous jack-knife.
1t is not certain how the precinct got It's name:
The only story that has ever been told about
Il which has any air of probability at all is that
which saws that II bestowed BY Police Captain
Williams who has since been inspector and has re-
Gently been retired II is said that once when Captain
Williams was transferred from downtown pre-
cinct TO the Nineteenth he remarked that he was
going from the rump steak TO the tenderloin Inc
name stuck 1t was greatly encouraged by the
Trenderoin Clrb-no longer In existence-and II
has been adopted by the newspapers and the gen
eral public. But no Rump Steak precinct mas ever
been heard Of sir &C.