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The herald., 1895-09-18
A Social Evil

a SOCIAL EVIL
Editor Herald: l feel that it is
someone's duty to call attention
to the slow poison which is I'M
dermining the peace and happinessor the
society of what might be one of the love-
Hest cities on Gods earth. After many
years thought upon the matter. the sense
of this evil has grown upon me until I
can no longer refrain from making my
humble protest. | allude to the Islander
and back biting element which has gained
such foothold here. 1t has already been
the means OF driving few desirable fam
lilies away and making il SO intolerable
to others that they will soon follow. A
lady who came here with her husband to
locate, happening to know a little more of
a certain individuals previous life than
was deemed safe by the latter, was so vilely
sanuered by her. that had it not been
for the few warm friends whom she pos
sessed who took up cudgsls and fought
for her, would soon have been ostracised
by everyone. Even now she very rarely
goes INTO society without meeting this
person and being insultsd by her. If a
lady comes here with good credentials
and starts a school which bids fair to be
prosperous, her rivals in the profession
shrug their shoulders and ins,nuate that
she is not proper woman to inlrust
young children with. and hint at pre-
vious history. Then Jew Christian wo-
men, without inquiring into the truth or
the source Of the SANDER, withdraw their
chiidren-others follow. and the school is
in danger of being broken up. If child
incurs the oispleasure OF one or more of
these so called Christians. she is sys-
tematically mallgned-their children are
taught 10 say, "Oh, she isn't nice; my
mother don't let me play with her. and
every newcomer is warned against her.
and although she may grow to be one of
the loveliest and purest of all the young
girls. ner future in the city, we're IG not
for the few noble ones, would be ruined
on account OF THESE intang bio ii.siHga-
tions which no one has taken the trouble
to investigate. The brutality and injus-
tice of our iCnristian) women is appall-
ing. There are people here who, al
though hated aud feared by everyone, yet
are invited everywhere. because as manv
have remarked We are afraid to offend
them for fear they will Islander u.s.. Now,
l ask you lovers of truth and justice, how
can we break up this terrible state of
affairs? Would it not be well to make an
example OF the most dangerous individ-
uals and call them to account publicly for
the harmful gossip which they continual
ly retail, and then shun them until they
see the error of their ways?
Would it not be better for US all-would
we not be happier ana enjoy our lovely
homes here more if we encouraged u
kindIeI feeling toward each other-al-
lowing everyone tho privilege of living
and making friends without seeking TO
crush them in the eager scram BILE to get
on top? This rotten state of our social
spheres is enough to make a cynio out
OF the loveiest nature and will eventually,
drive not only me and mine, but Others,
out of the city.
The herald., 1895-09-18
Insurance Convention

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich, Sept.
1.-THE largest convention in two years
of the insurance commissioners opened
here today with good representation
of eastern and western states. Papers
were read on interest rates and mortality
by Commissioner Marks OF Colorado; on
uniform insurance laws by William A.
Fricke of Wisconsin; on state supervis-
ion by Comm issioner Harvey, actuary OF
the Missouri department. Commissioner
Giddings of Michigan rendered lake
excursion to the com missioners. who
rendered him formal thanks. The con-
ventiun will continue tomorrow.
The herald., 1895-09-18
In the frostless Belt

The following marriage Licenses were
issued by the county clerk yesterday:
William Y. Rowland. native of Cali
fornia, aged 30 years, and resident of
Puente, and Rafela Y orba, aged 26 years,
a resident OF San GABRIEL, both natives OF
California.
Homer Butler Hewlett, a native of Wis
consin aged % years, and Elizab beth
Ruth, a native of Minnesota, aged 10
years. both residents of Pomona.
Rev. Reddington L. Snyder, native
OF Canada. aged %, years. and Lena D..
Wiley, aged 70 years, both residents of
Los Angeles
Martin Howard Prichard. a native of
Nebraska. aged 25 years, and NJ. Maud j.
Happ, native of Calforia. aged %
years, both residents OF Los Angeles.
James A. Chamberlain, native of
Iowa. aged SO years. and Isabella Law
renee, a native of New York, aged 81
years, both residents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1895-09-18

any contract. 1t is what it ought to be,
voluntary and substantial expression
of interest IN the welfare and an added
recognition of the services of those men
who illustrated on the flaming battle field
and in the fevered hospital the valor and
patriotism of the American soldier.
The seal of no court is needed to protect
the real soldier of our wars in the con-
tinuance OF his pension. 1t is only the
fraud and the suffer who is in danger
of being Topped from the roster. 1t is
only the men who are afraid of right
eous scrutiny OF their claims that need
the shield of vested right"
The herald., 1895-09-18

Mr.. H. G. Collins is at home from San
Diego.
MIS-. I. n. Van Nuys has returned home
after an extended trip in the northern
part of the state.
Miss Jane Innes, vino mas been visitin s
her cousin, Miss Innes, on Carroll av-
enue for the past three months, will re-
turn to her home, Lawrence, Kansas,
next Thursday.
Milton G ass. the representative OF the
National Cigarette and Tobacco COM
pany, is being congratulated by his
many friends over the happy event of his
engagement 10 Miss Sarah Kallman,
which will be consum mated on the 9th
of next month. Miss Kallmann is we'll
known in society circles of San Francisco,
where she has made many friends. The
future Mr.. and Mrs. Glass will make
their home in this city.
The herald., 1895-09-18

War, pestilence and famine are quite as
remote from the warranted expectancy of
Los Angeles as from any place on earth;
yet only such combination as this dread
triumvlrate could stay our growth. Great
ness is, indeed thrust upon us. 1t is il
repressible. The questions for discussion
are really the rata of growth and the
soundness of the foundation. If we grow
as we are doing, without any ocean busl-
ness save coasting steamers. without the
Nicaragua canal. without port for large
vessels and without-most important of
all-the Salt Lake railroad. what will
happen when we get these? ''We ies' done
prowedn
The herald., 1895-09-18

Willie Martie, IL years old, of Jersey
City, was before Justice Macs yesterday
on a warrant CHI arging him with despoil-
ing tree in front of the residence of
Mrs. W. Lascell.
eyes, I did it, judge said Willie. Il
was flying my kite and it caught in the
branches. l elm bed up the tree to get it
and the branch broke right off,"
That's right, SAID tho court, Gal
ways tell the truth and you will be all
right. 1t is not every day we have a
to buy new kite"
The boy took the nickel and left the
court in a hurry.-New York World.
The herald., 1895-09-18
PROF. w. L. TOMLINS
Interesting Lecture at Simpson Tabernacle
Next Sunday Evening


Next Sunday Evening
Prof. William l.. Tomlins of Chicago,
the celebrated choral conductor and
leader of the Apollo club of that city. will
give AN interesting lecture next Sunday
evening at Simpsons tabernacle. Prof.
Tomlins will stop only one night in Los
Angeles, en- route to Chicago, after a
two.months stay in San Francisco.
where his lectures have received most
cordial appreciation. The lecture for
next Sunday will be free and Prof. Tom
Inns explains clearly and conclusively the
theories which have made his method
famous. He invariably succeeds in i'm
pressing his audience:by the charm of mis-
manner and magnetism of his PERSONAL
III
The herald., 1895-09-18
A Small Blaze Yesterday

A defective flue in tnesresidence of W.
]. Hunsacker. at 219 North Union avenue.
yesterday afternoon about 4 O'Clock
caused fire. The alarm was turned in
from box "a and the department. re-
sponded promptly, efficient work being
done by the chemical engine. In short
time the fire was under control. The
damage was principally by water, to the
extent OF $500, while that by the fire was
$500.
The herald., 1895-09-18

1t is cheering to learn that the New
York Republicans have resolved upon
going into battle this fall shouting for
"R eform;" but when the dispatch goes
on to say that Thomas Platt dominates
the situation" our enthusiasm becomes
''sicklied Ger with the pale cast of
thOuphtp
The herald., 1895-09-18

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Attorney
General Harmon, Secretary Herbert and
Secretary Smith left Washington tonight
for CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. to be present at
the opening of the Chickamauga national
park
The herald., 1895-09-18

A Maine physician says that Goldfish
chowder is the best possible cure for
nervous exhaustion, provided the patient
catches the fish himself.
The herald., 1895-09-18
A New George Washington

We are never so happy as when engraving or
printing wedding cards. Let US show you what
we can do. H. NJ. Lee g. Bro. lao N. Spring st.
The herald., 1895-09-18
TO THE EDITOR

1.-THE Herald under this heading prints COM
municauons, but does not assume RESPONSE
bility for the sentiments expressedl
The herald., 1895-09-18

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
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Sagadahoc.
BOWDOIN HAM.

A sad case Of insanity is announced
from the Ridge, Chas. Sanford, of highly
respected family, being the victim. who
in the absence of the rest of the family,
cut Gown fruit trees, demolished furni-
ture, burning the same and SO far as the
house is concerned, wrecking the interior.
He was taken into custody by Deputy
Sheriff Cornish and sent to the asylum at
Augusta. The community sympathize
with the family connections. The
Bowdoinham steam saw mill will start
up, Monday, May 6.-James Rowland of
Topsham, is at work, having charge of
the usual spring repairs of leveling, shaft
ing, etc.--A. j. Gowell and son of Her
mon, are at work repairing the brick
church on the Ridge.-L, D. Small has
set out fine row of maple shade trees,
along the entire roadway frontage of his
lately purchased Reuben Blabke stand on
Main strickland is soon to remodel the
old buildings and build a new main house,
which, when completed, will prove an ad-
ditional improvement on the principal
street in town Farmers are improving
the spring weather and peas and potatoes
are now already underway for the pros
pcctive market Monday, as the evening
up train passed through the village, a fire
from cinders and started on the Bee
Hive lawn, opposite the kindling wood
factory. and but for the timely action of
Chas Blair engineer of the same, the build
ings on Pleasant street would all have
been displayed. AS it was, the factory
steam pump saved u great confagration.
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A Renaissance.
Editors Kennebec journal.

HuieoIo henncDec JOURNAL:
Ihe interest now taken in the rescue
from forgetfulness of some Of the ancient
buildings of Augusta long since demol-
lshed or changed to modern uses, reminds
the writer Of story connected with the
former yestry of the Congregational
church. The incident is within the
memory of some of our citizens now Iiy-
ing. 1t illustrates very strongly the diff
ference between the temperance of the
Old times and the present Some sixty or
seventy Years ago, the old vestry, now re-
placed by more convenient and hand
some structure, and let us hope put to
higher spiritual uses was rented in its
basement TO dealers in the liquor traffic
for storage purposes. The story goes that
one morning the following lines, repro
duced here from memory, were found
posted upon the basement door. The au-
thor. we believe, never ventured to dis
cover himself. 1t is remembered, how
ever, that his impromptu and somewhat
irreverent rhyme, made itself felt in the
speedy dissolution of the uncanny spirit"
copartnership.
Spirits above and spirits below,
Doing their work for veal and for woe.
me spirits above, all spirits divine;
The spirits below, old Nedford and wine
now sweetly these spirits in brotherhood
dwell,
So piouslly busy for Heaven and He'll
souls to be saved or be left in the lurch
All for Gods glory and ''good of the church,"
PETER OLDsCHooL.
Augusta, April %, 1855.
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Died..


FRANKLIN.
West weId-Apr. 9. MIS-. VIM. Flagg, aged
60 years, 6 months, 6 days.
Phillips-Apr. 16, Joseph Church, aged q
years.
Farminpton-Apr. &c. Arthur Rapcour, aged
10 years; Mrs. Lucy s. Gould, aged "A years,
months, l day.
HANCOCK.
Deer Isle-Apr 4, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Emerson, aged DAYS.
East Bucksport-April27 q, Mr.. Edward Clark.
KNOX.
Cushing April l2. son of John and Jennie
l.. Fales, aged weeks.
Warren--A pril ii, Miss Esther NJ. Andrews,
aged 81 years; Aprit L, James Harvey Boggs,
aged - wears, Il days.
Rockland-- april II. Miss Isabel Coombs,
aged 81 years; April l., Thomas a. Robertson,
a native of Prince Edward Island, aged &c
wears, 5 months, - days.
Middleton, Ct.-Apfil 20, Joseph Glidden OF
Washington, aged Il.
Fairhaven, Wasb.-April !, Luther Cunning
ham formerly Of Washington, Me-, aged 49,
PENoBscor.
Dorchester Mass.-Apr. Il, Henry NJ. Smell
aged Is years, formerly a resident of Bangor
Eddington-Apr. 10, Porter s. Jordan, aged
90 wears > months.
East Fddington-Apr. 20. Robert Davis, aged
- wears 3 months, % days.
Brewer-Apr. 81, Mrs. Sarah X. Boden, wife
of Elias 5. Boden, aged 81 years, day.
WASHINGTON.
Perry--April Il, William p. Ritchle, aged d
Machias- April IS. Mrs. Moses Williams,aged
~ years and 10 months.
Gherryfeld-. April 10, Ralph Monohon, aged
L years.
Calais--April l., Chas. Y. Cox. aged 76years
and months: April II, Leeman Davidson
aged months; April Il, A. X. Berry, aged q
years.
YORK.
Eiiot-Apr. 81. Lloyd S. Remick, aged =
wears, month, 10 days.
Biddeford--Apr. q, Mrs. Olive Foss, aged ii;
Mrs Roxanna Andrews, aged Is.
south Berwick-Apr. ls, Richard Davis
aged 81; Jacob @. Meader,-
South Sanford-Apr. - Deacon Farsohs
aged IS. ao,
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Loca! and Business TIPS.

G. W. Ward has engaged as travelling
salesman for the Maine State prison. He
line of carriages, harnesses brooms. etc.
The teachers of the IS Karat Oil Paint
ing are doing good business and will
remain all this week only
Splendid fresh Holsters at very low
prices at kncwlton & Young's.
Cummings & Prescott will have a new
lot of Canada horses, consisting of heavy
draft and business horses at Spencer's
stable, Thursday, May 2. may1dat*
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Railroad and Steamboats,,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
ARRANGEMENTS Of TRAINS IL EFFECT
MARCH 81, 1895,
Passenger Trains Leave Augusta A.
Follows:

THROUGH TRAINS

GOING wEsT-sso 4. NJ. for Ievix,,n
Roekland. Phillips, Rangeley, Portland, Bostou
ana Montreal; 1910 A. nj. for Brunswick.
Lewiston, Farmington, Phillips, KingAeld.
kockland. Portland and Montreal, Boston.
carly Sundays included FOR Brunswick
portland and BOSTON, $40 p. N, for
brunswick, Bath, Portland Boston; iI.oo
p NJ. might Pullmanl every night Tor Lewis.
ton, Bath. Portland and Boston,
GOING EAST-l.50 A. NJ. might expressl for
Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor, Bsr Harbor 81
stephen, ST. John and Aroostook county: Q. IA
A Nj. for Materville, Skowhegan and Ran
Eol; $40 p. NJ. for waterviile, Oakland.
John and Aroostook county; lisp nj
Tor Waterville; s.l7 A. NJ, (Sundays only) for
Wsieryiile and Bangor; sic p. NJ. (sundays
The Night Pullman Train going Fast At 81
A. NJ, going West at 1t.0o p. M, runs every
nght, Sunday included, connecting for ana
rom rom lewiston. but not TO Skowhegan on Mon
Bangor, Sunday mornings
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Seth Williams Post, G. A, r.. of this
city is preparing for very large turnout
Of people to attend the Memorial day ex-
ercises All tho fraternal organizations
have been invited to appear in uniform in
the parade and fine music will be a special
feature. 1t is expected that it will be one
Of tho most largely attended Memorial
day exercises ever held in Augusta. Rev.
E. C. Hayes of the Free Baptist church
will preach the Sunday evening Memorial
sermon and the Memorial day address will
be made by Col. A. S. Bangs.
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STATE NEWS.
knCX.
WASHINGTON.

The Salvationists have been holding
meetings in this place with coed results.
Il S. Bowdon, Esl., and wife, spent
last Sunday with Mr. Bowden's brother
Frank, in Jefferson Cyrus Moves
and wife of Coopcr's Mills. spent last
Sunday with their aunt, Mrs W. W
Davis, who is 90 years old. She has been
helpless for about four years and she is
quite well and hearty She has three
sisters living, their ages when added to-
gether, amounting to 344 years. Where
is the family that can give better record
of their longevity?
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ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

x run daily. Sundays included. z runs sun
days only.
Intousn tickets TO California and all points
south and West may be had OF II. Ii. Walker.
ucket agent Augusta, the only Office in Angus
IA seilinS,via sll routes and checking baggage
free Of expense.
PAysoN TUCKER Vice Pres. and Gem Manager.
f. Il. BoorHBY, aen1 Pgss. and Ticket Agent.
PORTLAND, March &c, 1926.
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Miss Mabel Young of 80 Child street,
left on the Pullman last night, for Bos-
ton, to accept position as exhibitor at
the druggists fair, which is to be held
building.
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There will be semi annual examina-
ton for the grades of clerk and carrier at
the Augusta post Office, June 1. The age
of limitation for carriers is from 81 to Al
and for other positions not under IS.
Applications must be made previous to
MAY Ii.
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Walter G.. Packard, who for some time
was in the grocery business on State
street with J. n Erskinc, and recently
sold out to Mr. Erskine. is now interested
in tho Augusta Bottling Company, at
the Gannett q Morse Concern.
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"Neat lawns arc one of the attractions
of n CITY or town. was the remark of an
Augusta man, yesterday, as he was pass
ing up street in company with reporter.
"You drive along street and if you see
neat and clearly kept yards where the
grass is closely moved, you get good
impression. Did you ever notice that
sometimes you will see two lots side by
side, one very neatly kept and the other
in most unattractive condition? 1t
has always seemed to me that the care of
lawns was like tho measles, catching. as
each year the people of this city are TAX
ing more pride in having their lawns
kept in good condition
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II. Il. Munro, who for some time
clerked in Colby's apothecary store at
Gardiner, has accepted Il position in the
pharmacy of f. p. Smart of this city
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| The anniversary. Of the Odd Fellows
will be observed in e few weeks and Rev.
G.. S. Cummings will preach the sermon
On that occasion.
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Rev. J. NJ Wyman, Capt. c. e. Nash.
Prof Chamberlain. A. d. Russell, +. l.
Harrington and C. B. Chick met in the
city council rooms, last evening, to discuss
the question of consolidating the three
school boards of this city. For various
reasons it was deemed best not to take
this step at present. The matter of hav-
ing uniform text books in the schools was
ceflsidered to be an important feature, as
bY all the schools having these tho stu
dents would be better trained for entering
the High school. 1t was voted that the
principals of the three schools In consnlta-
ton with Prof Brainard consider this
question and if it is thought best to adopt
1t the matter shall take effect at the be-
ginning of tho new school year, in Septem-
ber
Tho executive committee of the Y. L. 5.
G. r. of the State met in this city, yester-
day. in consultation with President
Townsend in reference to the coming
State convention of that society at Houl-
ton. THE dates decided upon were
September 8, and 5. The general plans
Of the convention were talked over. but II
being so distant date, no definite an
nouncements could be made, as much o.
the detail must be arranged by letter
One branch of the Christian Endeavol
| work that will soon be EXTENDED Is Una
being done by what is termed the hoa1lns
| societies, those which care for the sailor
that come into port, by furnishing then
with reading matter and such things a
would be helpful and valuable 20 then
while on a voyage. This WORK IS at pre-
sent largely confined to Portland
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1t will soon be time for the sprinkler on
Grove street, Western avenue and State
street. as the dust rose in clouds there
Yesterday
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The children of the Unitarian Society
will have May sociable in the vestry
this evening
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AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Mrs. Anna Sargent Hunt has gone to
Boston, to remain few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
The Refractory Tie.

There is nothing like little nerve,
combined with pleasing address and
assurance, to make a winning move the
world During a recent pleasant aft
ernoon, a handsome-looking, well
dressed man started for a stroll up
Chestnut street. When opposite the
entrance to the Continental Hotel the
stroller met a party of friends, and one
of them playfully caught one end of
his faultlessly adjusted necktie and
pulled the knot loose. Then came a
tug of war, for no one in the party
could make the tie again. After q
great many attempts the stroller
brushed his friends aside and stepped
I'D to a pleasant-looking girl who was
looking into a jewelers. window. A
few words were spoken, and, with a
bright smile, the young woman deity
tied the knot, remarking with another
smile: ooh, you are entirely welcome.
I've got big brothers of my own. They
are just as clumsy as you are."-Phil-
adelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
REMOVED SHOES IN CHURCH
DR.. Stevens Takes His Of and Puts His
Feet Up On Chair.

Feet Up On Chair.
HoLroN, Kas., Aug. Brew. Mr.. Boles,
who has been holding the big tent re-
vival meetings, and incidentally, stirring
up the people, is still at Holton. So is
Dr.. Martin Van Buren, Stevens, the we'll
known itinerant phrenologist, and the
latter is a regular and enthusiastic at
tendant at the meetings.
To add Old-time spirit to the occasion,
the old doctor has been in the habit of
offering lond, long drawn out"A- a-menv
as an endorsement for every good point
the preacher would make. But the &C.
centric doctor finally quit that by re-
quest.
At the rear of the preacher is a large
platform for a choir of fifty singers.
Dr.Stevens is a member of this choir, and
last night the others, as we'll as all in the
congregation were not little chagrinned
to see him remove his shoes, early in the
evening, set them out on the platform
for the inspection of all, and place his
sock feet high on a vacant chair. At the
close of the meeting the doctor put on
his shoes and went his way rejoicing.