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SHOE DEPARTMENT.

LADIES BUTTON SHOEs-Large line
of very best vici kid, seamless foxed, gen.
uine hand-turned, with both needle and
narrow square toes. All sizes. Formerly
$5 pair.
CLEARANCE PRICE, 50 So
LADIES FINE TAN SHOES]Small
lots of Chrome Tanned Vici Kid and Rus
sia Calf Lace Shoes in dark shades. For
merly $4 and So.
CHILDREN'S AND MISSES SHOES
Small lot of tan kid, in button style,
with cloth top to match.
Sizes to II from 81 25 5to........... .95c.
Sizes IL ~ to 2 from 81 80 to....... 81 10.
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Tntown Branch Omoe.

At A. c. Tufts Drug Store, southeast
corner of Tenth and streets, where sup
scriptions will be received for the Daly
Record Union" or the Sunday issue
alone.
OAK PARK aGENCY-At A r.
Bakers grocery, corner Thlrty-louflA
street and Sacramento avenue.
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Eastern Business Ofnces.
THE Tribune Building, New York
City.
Western Business Office, ''The Rook-
cry" Chicago.
The s. c.. Beckwith Special Agency,
sole agents foreign advertising.
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Special Agencies.

TEdi+orial Rooms Red 131
Business Office. ce.........,.......B black 1ot
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EAT DEPARTMENT.

AT 25c EACH-All the lines of Boys
Straw Hats that have been 400 and Soc.
AT soc EACH-All of the lines of Boys
Straw Hats that have been CSC, 75c and
90c.
AT 75c EACH-An the Boys Fine Straw
Hats that were formerly 81 and 81 25.
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DOMESTICS.

APRON GINGHAMS, IS, inches wide, in
neat checks with self borders, blue and
white and brown and white
CLEARANCE PRICE, 6Ac YARD.
TURKISH TOWELS, unbleached, good
size, soft and absorbent.
CLEARANCE PRICE, &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-01

F'HfEaHAM :. IiKA&pe!wAsDnyllI Z
Nj. Hamilton. ejd tiaae I shorl
losy Of Mr.. HamlitoS " Y man, ard s
commissioner. Judge w, c. Phil
BROCK. on the basis OF the warmest
offend -, anppsaesa has ailsgianes to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-01

George z. Minot of Belgrade, sup
ported John Tibbetts Of thatstown. in
an eloquent appeal.
I So much was said about the men,
that 1t was evident that each had
warm supporters, and were known %
all able and honorable men.
Judge Philbrook closed with IN adj
dress in behalf Of Mr.. McFAdden'a
ability. and spoke of his efficient SER
vice in turning that city from the
control bf the Democrats. by his
able geperalship In fact he laid q
greater part of the cause to Mr. N
Fadden's work there. And as an 90
cial Marshal McFadden had not a per
in all the broad land.
Hon. L. T. Carleton called for com
mittee on ballots. which was appointed
as follows: Hon. L. T. Carletonsoe win
throp; F. J. Arnold of Wafefville;
George r. Stevens of Belgrade md F.
e. Withee Of Albion.
The results was as follows: Total
votes. 112; necessary for choice. 81;
McFadden. 60: Tibbetts. sl6; Berry. "A;
and jewell. 10. Mr.. Alinot at once moved
that the vote be made unanimous,
which was promptly seconded by Mr.
Carleton. and the genial man from
Waterville., who will be the county's
sheriff. for the coming tesm. was eeen
9 great ovation. Is -
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kEHHEsEc OFFICERS
CONTINUED from page 81

predecessors in all these attributes of
manhood. One who had been as illus
trious in peace as in war. The nomi-
nation was seconded with much
warmth by Hon. A. M. Spear In behalf
of the southern part of the county.
Judge w. C. Philbrook arose. and for
the Waterville delegation. followed
with its heartiest support. that Judge
Stevens be nominated by reclamation.
John w. Berry of Gardiner. moved
that Hon. George w. Heselton Of GAR
diner the present county attorney, be
renominated as a candidate for the
office by reclamation. He spoke of
Mr.. Heselton's efficient and painstak-
ing work in his present capacity.
He was warmly seconded by Hon. L.
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W. A. NHwcoMBb BIZ AUGUSTA.

W. A. NHwcoMBRF AUGUSTA.
made a strong pleakn behalf Of Mr..
New comb as did the ldney delegation.
The following comml tee on motion of
Walter Davis. was ,apointed to re-
ceive, sort and count N ballots. WAL
ter Davis Of Augusta; P. Halves Of
vassalboro: and Martil Blaisdell Of
gWaterville.n
The vote vas taken as f4lows: New
comb. SO; Hirrows, 81; edesary to a
choice. &c. dr. Newcomb > warmly
congratulated on his electiol
At this point, the report OF (he COM
mite on resolutions. was madd BY c. s.
Hichborn. who gage the following:
The Republican, Of Kennel PC. in
convention assembled, re-afiirn1 their
loyalty TO the grdrd old party Which
saved this nation in its day Of 4eril,
which restored Its credit, IN the az OF
peace. and which, alone. can
now savesit from financial repu64 ION
sand Industrial ruin.
% They pledge their loyalty to the q
form and the nominees Of the st Is
laying especial s
ION the demand for the maiut1 81
the gold standard. and the ~ n
sof = protective tariff. and m a
majority for Mckinley and ~
worthy the -aiiae and worthy vac
glory Of old Kennebec.
They favor q 1ust, economical ani
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T. Carleton of Winthrop, who spoke
good words for Mr.. Heselton.
Hon. w. T. Haines of Waterville,
moved that Hon. J. E. Blanchard be
renominated to the Office of treasurer.
There was not one voice Of descent and
the popular official was given vote ny
reclamation.
Then came the nomination for the
disputed offices. DIR. Twitchell called
Judge w. c. Philbrook to the chair
while he presented the nomination of
Walter A. Newcomb of Augusta as
candidate for the Office of register Of
courts. He spoke of Mr.. Newcomb in
the highest terms as an industrious and
able citizen; and also of his services to
the Republican party. He spoke of
him as bright and well-known Jour-
nalist. having been correspondent in
later years for the Lewiston Journal.
The move " seconded by NJ. S. Camp
ELL
For +. C. L~.rows of VassalborO, the
other candidate for nomination, Mr..
Aver of Vassalboro, made very able,
and interesting speech, of Mr.. Barrows'
ability, and long service. Amongst
other offices held by Mr.. Barrous be-
ing that of chairman of the board of
selectmen. He spoke of his early life,
and education, and the magnificent war
record that he won in the I'd Maine
Regiment There were several speak
ers. Judge Philbrook for Waterville,
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i. Hamilton. and spoke Of him In high

Mr.. Hamilton. and spoke Of him In high
terms.
Mr.. vickery again arose in Mr.. Pet
tingilps behalf. and spoke Of his ability.
He also strongly maintained the force
in the precedent. that what was a dose
for one was dose for another.
A vote was taken.e Hon. L. D. Mer-
chant Of Hallowell. W. jennings of
Wayne, and Everett Macomber Of
Winthrop being appointed a ballot
committee. ~
On the announcement of the vote. the
excitement which had run high. raxf
higher. There had been cast 113 votes.
one over the total. and another ballot
was called. The votes stood 81 for Mr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-01

On the nomination of candidate for
sheriff, there was much said. The first
name given was that of Andrew l..
McFadden Of Waterville. at present
marshal Of that city. His name was
presented by w. M. Berry of Gardiner,
who spoke of Mr.. McFadden as a man
particularly endowed for the Office, and
one who would officiate in the best pos
sible manner. He said that ability in
this direction ran in the family the
candidates father having been in that
Office for many years. filling It most
creditably. For the Augusta de1o0ae
ton Hon. P. o. vickery --poke OF Mr.;
McTad6en as man who would look
after the interests of the county from
cnG to end.
Mr.. Libby of Clinton. presented the
name Of j. M. Jewell of Clinton, AMI
spoke CT his capacities for the offices.
recommending him in the highest
terms. Hon. L. T. Carleton Of Win
throp, named W. E. Berry Of Winthrop.
as a magnificent man for the offiSe. rs
one who could represent the smaller
towns of the county. and teach much to
the larger cities in the conduct Of af-
fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-01

= Our Banners not hung the outer walls - M .
But the called corporation can afford and
sell to the public of Augusta surrounding towns st e
price that individual dealers have 70 for their goods
verify statement get elsewhere come q ,s
before purchase and will shadow 81
lead FlsTCLAss FURNITURE and on prices
defy competition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-01

district. Hon. Seth L. Milliken.
Finally, they confidently present to the
people of this county, as the nominees
of this convention, q list of candidates
worthy the loyal support and cordial
Endorsement of all true men.
c. S. HICHBORN,
GEO. C. MINOT,
JOHN A. WOODSUM.
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active service. He was II months in q
Rebel prison, most OF which time was
suent at AndersonvilIe. AT the close Of
the war. be located In Wateryille.W where
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: 80 M
i sewan Petlneiil nominated as can
/ dtdate for county commissioner. was
born in Wayne. ans sdycated at Kent's
HILL hopA 3efved three years
- the 1lths Maine REGIMENT in the
hardest dndsof nghtinss and1as at the
surrender ct Appoma1 1lSRas dis
t,rn ha,.sss ..-.l ~ J. 49, ~
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who was nominated for he once Of
sherin. is man well-ksbwn through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-01

Pettingill; Sc for Mr.. Hamilton. Five
minutes were given to recall any dele
gates. who might have left the hall.
Then they went at It again, and each
city and town stepped forward, with
their ballots. to fight it out all over.
When, at last. after narrowing,
silence. accepted az ill-omenous by both
sides. the announcsnent was made in
favor of Mr.. Pettinstll. IS 70 IS. with
one scattering,
That ended ~ ~ eveyybody went
out and got dinner closed about /
O'clock. sSsss n 81
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-05
,l,cotv IS 4 anocrn. cLnnN.
His sense ~ CiivaIry aud i.ove 81
Fat Dcnlinn

Ills sense 81 CiiVnlry aud lave %
Fat Deniinn
The precise date Of the opening of
n1nton OGuts store is not known.
We only know that on luly :. 1871 the
county commissioners court Of sanga-
iaon county granted Onui license io
retail merchandise az New Salem; for
which he paid -, fee with sup
passed him 10 have SiOoO worth Of
gonds la stock When the oxen and
their drivers returned with the goods,
the store was opened w a little log
house on the brink of the hill. almost
over the river.
The frontier store filled unique
place. Usually u was a general store,
aud ON its shelves Were found most Of
the articles needed In a community OF
plonee.-. liui to hc q place for thc
ssie nf dry gOuds aud groceries was
not its only function. Il was Kind Of
intellectual aud social center II was
the common meeting place Of the
farmers. the happy refuge of the VII
lnre loungers 40 subject was un-
known there. The hahltucs of the
place were equally a. horne la talking
/ politics. religion on sport, Stories wefr
| told. Jokes were cracked and laughed
nj. ana the news contained Ia the lat
est newspaper finding its way into the
/ wilderness wac discussed. Such
,tnre was that NJ Denton Omuit. Lin
rnln could hardir have chosen sur
fnuudlnus more fsyDlahlc "a the high
est development ~ the arr ~ story
telling and be- had VT been there long
before his reputation lor drollcry was
established
4 man came into hc store one day,
who used profanc faumagc Ia the
presence of ladies. Lincoln asked him
to stop: hut the man persisted. swear
INK that nobody shnu'd prevent his
saving what he wanted to. The wo-
men gone the man hgan Ia abuse
Lincoln 30 hotly that the hitter finally
snid. coolly. well VI vm must be-
whipped. ] suppose mlsW NJ well
whip you AZ any other mnr. and. go-
Ing out doors with the Fellow. he
threw him on the ground ard rubbed
sWaftWccd in bis eyes unt' ne Del
lowed for mercy. New Salric's sense
~ ,hiyalry was touched. ana tnihusl-
assn over Lincoln Increased
Ills honesty excited no less iimlFa-
iion. Two Incidents seem 10 i've par,
licuhrly impressed the cOTanunity.
Having discovered on one no aston,
that De- had taken q ~ cents Too much
from customer. De- walkgf three
miles that evening after his siof, was
c'nscd. to return the money. AGAIN
ln weighed oui half a pound of iCs. a.
h' supposed u was nirht. ani his
/ was the lasi thing he I'D hrfor' clos
! mg up un entering Ia The morning
hr discovered f0uruuncc wcikHt on
, the scales lie saw his mistake. sud
, closing up shop. hurried ~ 90 DE- ] ~
, The remainder II the tea Nice ire,
Ma uziuc.
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where he was to lie. II was In the form
Of a boat made Of rosewood. and at its
head stood the image OF a beautiful
woman. pcrsonifying the City Of Paris
with drawn sword. and holding al0ft
a protecting shield. March rs the era.
die was taken to the Tuillerles. That
night the soldiers waited. with light.
ed matches beside the cannon. Al SID
In the morning the roar Of the guns
awoke the city.
Some time previous the emperor had
Issued a proclamation announcing the
fetes that would he held when his
child was born. and closing with these
words The emperor has decided that
he viii be godfather. and the empress
godmo,hcr Of all the legitimate chill.
dren born In France upon the ausplcl.
Gus day" Napoleon II. intended tina,
the title Of "godsOn" which he thus be.
slowed should be a purely decorative
one, but many Of the fond parents did
not 30 understand 1t. and applied to the
emperor for more substantial en-.
dowment. There are a few instance,
on record where the cues, was not IL
vain.
No end OF poetry was written on IN,
occasion. and one quatrain OF Theophil,
Gautler has survived. In Il the poe
says that the royal heir Is a blonde
Christ child. who bears in his it'll
hand Tor globe the peace OF tn
world and the happiness Of human kind
THE SONG Of the Godsons" was tn
title OF another interesting bit Of vers
that was printed and sold on the bou
levards al that time and was extremel
popular
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-05

10 be In repose while In motion. which
paradoxlcally expresses the exact con-
ditlon. there 10 nothing that so closely
approaches the much talked Of poetry
OF motion" az graceful skater Il
Is when swiftly sliding over the shim-
merlng surface OF a good bit Of Ice that
one 20 koenly enjoys an indehnable
exubcrancc OF spirits. This bubblng
over OF good feeling Is as spontaneous
az Il "a infectious. and accounts for
the lrreprcssible. bolsterous merriment
that characterizes skating crowd.
II Ia indeed a pity that such an In
MIGRATING and delightful sport as this
should In any way have a touch OF the
frcaklshness OF fashion. There b.
when moderately INDUCED In. no more
health-giving sport In the world Than
skating. and Il Is very gratifying 10
note that q ls becoming more popular
than ever. Never before In ita history
has skating been In such favor a. dur
ing the present season. This does not
only apply 10 Chicago. or the rest OF
the United States. but In all countries
whore Ice Is available the same condi'
ton holds good. says Chicago Chron-
icle.
skating IN the open air is absolutely
essential TO the highest enjoyment OF
the snort. A skaters greatest delight
a. to have a good-slaed sheet OF gleam'
ing ice set In the picturesque frame Of
snow-covered landscape, with an oc'
caslonal fros,-beiewcled tree or clumI
Of deep green pines to break the mo-
notony OF the dazzling whiieneas. oul
picture shows a party Of skaters on chs
lake az Llncoln park. Chicago.
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descent light. There Is an exhilaratior
In lis enjoyment that makes the whole
world seem very merry and which
sends the blood tingling with pleasure
through your veins This Is the ease
when you know how II you don't
well. Il might not seem 70 very merry,
but your blood will tlngle Just the
same. though. perhaps, not exactly
from pleasure.
II has been said that no exercise ex-
cept swimming gives a free motion to
all the muscles simultaneously. While
this, no doubt. Is perfectly true. the
same may be said IA no less degree Of
skating. Not only this. hut n very inn
portant point In the latier's favor Is
that while skating the body Is kept In
rs normal position. which is not the
case In swimming. when skating.
even while learning the art. there Is
not muscles In your entire anatomy
that Is not In almost constant action.
and this condition obtains 70 long as
the blades are fastened to your feet.
When sufficient skin Is gained so as
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-05

ny Ear the most Interesting ruins on
the coast were those we found near
the entrance To Nacheyack bay. N
was evident from their appearance.
that they had never been visited ny
dcsecraiing strangers. and even the
natives disclalmed an knowledge "
them
Upon a narrow strip % beach at the
foot Of a PERCEPTIONS mylue. cutting
the crest of the mountain ellis which
nverhanr the sea. half buried ln chin.
giles ami weighted with n covering ~
heavy turf and moss. are The wen
preserved remains 81 what was once
the residence Of pepulous tribe.
The main entrance had been formed
by setting upon end the lower Jaw
homes % whale. This led into q
hruad passage way. from which small.
on one hrauched no irregular Intervals.
and which terminated "a the various
family apartments or habltations
Whales bones entered largely into
the construction of the whole no oth.
or material having been used for sup.
ports Nachvack Is FAR beyond tie
northern tree limit OF the coast. and
these were doubtless the best suhstl-
tuics Tor timhers which ,0uld be- pro.
cured for the purpose. The vertebrate
VI whales bad been used as stools and
Tor various other purposes; thr frame.
work uf kayaks aud komallks. skin
hnais and sledres were OF hone and
horn. the Weapons and lmplcments
were of stone. hOne. horn aud ivory.
Enough OF these were present ID have
flied snip but nul a scrap of Iron o.
other lnelai could ~ found. -Oulinq.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-05

George Elliot was ill-brod extremely
plain. awkward. addressed. This
makes her career an the more wonder
full For consider. iirst. she conquered
the respect Of She philosophic world by
her papers in the Westminster Then
She conquered the unphilosophic world
~ her novels then with no physical
charms she gained the love and dcvo-
zion OF one man not a mean or common
man. but man OF considerable under
esandinr: then she gathered around her
crowd OF admirers to whom she be
came an oracle and a prophecies; she
lived an ideal kind Of lifo all author
i,y. luxury. dignity and honor snd
though she doatd the laws Of socieiy
she was spared all unpleasaniness ana
che died before her novels ceased 20 10
reae.- Walter Bcsani.
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MRS. FANNIE STEWART PARNELL
erous talents. and mother and daughter
resided for a term OF years In foreign
lands to facilitate the studies. Especl.
ally In Greek and Latin she excelled.
speaking French. Spanish. Italian and
German very huently at an early age.
writing in all four prose and poetry.
She studied the dances OF different
nations under the famous Nine Veslris.
and became a charming danseuse. while
al the same time she mastered harmony
and composition In music. 4 rare so
pranO voice. flexible and sympathetic.
led her TO sing the songs Of all nations.
Her general knowledge Il not TO be
wondered at when It Is known that
from her infancy the child was a pro-
found student with wonderful applica-
ton.
Al the age OF II Della r. 5. Panell
made her debut In Washington \
fair girl. with eyes Of deep sea blue O
tall supple figure. full. but classic In
proportion. aud universally pronounced
beautiful" Charming ln manner
aud conversation. generous. bright and
Joyous and amiable-"a daughter OF th,
morning" said the aslrologlsts. "ant
who would soon become the reigninl
belle OF Washington"
She was the leader In all iunoccn
sports. entertainments and charitahl,
enterprises. AZ this time Mr.. join
Parnell came from ireland TO yisi
America. and proceeded 10 Washington
where. by his line presence. elegan
bearing and charm OF manner-to sal
nothing Of his "blarney"-he wooe.
and won the Incompatible Della rudo
Stewart. losing no time IN transporting
his fair and gifted bride 10 his gram
and romantic home at AyondaF
County Wicklow. Ireland.
One year after the maternal duties o
Della T. s. Parnell began. and contin
ued for over twenty years. In whicl
time she bore eleven children Iohl
Howard Parnell now a member Of Par
lament. being the eldest; Charles Stew
art Parnell. who lived one year to
long: Emily, Henry. Fanny Annl
Theodosia, aud others.
Mrs. Della T. 5, Parnell had houE
In Dublin. where she resided during "a
Dublin season, when the Irish capita
was known as Delightful Dublin.
she also had salon" In Paris, an
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-05
NoisrIEss MACHINES.
CcarinEs af Rawhids suppiaatiaE
Metal shnftinr


Every day srcs an mcrasr lu the
ase ~ modern raw hide ecarings be-
cause of their many excellent advant-
ages. A striking Illustration N their
operation Is afforded az the plant Of
ihc American Book company in New
Work IN their new building un Wash.
inginn square. an the presses. fold
inr machines cutters etc.. ara op-
Grated each hy separate clcciric mo-
ur The speed Of the prvsscs n
adapted io different kinds oi work b.
changing ihr pluious Do ihc motor
shHli1. which engage with ihe operuf-
iug gear ~ the press. the motor being
adjustable In position To an extent
sufficient 10 compensate fnr The difci.
pncc la diameter
uu machines whore no other gear
ius Is employed there Il No. Noise be-
Noud soft purr. while on the presses
ami other machines where metal gears
arc usrl in contact the contrast he.
| tween the noise ~ the ordinary aud
/ the smuolh quiet running of the nav
hide gear Is so decided rs 10 imprcss
one very lorcihly with The advantage
which q press lifted with raw. hide
/ piuious throughout would POSSESS.
Rawhlde us a material Cor ecars has
hrru through the experimental stage
and It's pactlcahiliiy aud durability
+ Is au established fact by cumprcs-
sion and elimination. Ia The process by
which the plnlous referred ~ are man.
ufaciur,d. the discs ut which the gctr
blank Is made up are rendered more
like horn than heather Va their cont
position. retaining however q tough.
ncss which allows them % hcnf douhic
without cracking They run without
fabrication, aud In the plant referred
iu above show M dcterlomilUr after
several months of use. Their eXtcn-
slYc use In street railway work Is q
sufficient demonstration 81 ilrir dura
hlliiy Thew arc many dir, lions Ia
which their use can hr extended ~
advantage Power.