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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
MAINE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
Interesting and Instructive Programme oil
Events Tor thursdays Meeting

The Maine Library Association will
hold its meeting, Thursday, at the state
House. 1t is expected that large mum
Der OF the librarians and trustees of the
libraries from various parts Of the state
will be present to join in the meeting
In the morning a convention will be
held in the State Library for the purpose
of perfecting the organization of the as
ISOLATION, and the election Of officers In
the afternoon discussions on library topics
will be held, conducted by prominent
members.
In the evening, lecture will be given
at the Unitarian parlors. To the dis
cussions and lecture, all those who are
interested in the establishment of libra
ries, are cordially invited to be present
After the lecture, social gathering
will be held by the members of the asso-
citation, and the guests.
The following programme has been ar
ranged:
MORNING sEssloN-lI O'CLOCK.
There will be a meeting at the State Library
to perfect the organization Of the Maine La
brary Association, and elect officers.
AFTERNOON SESSION. O'CLOCK.
The afternoon session will be held in the
Senate Chamber for the discussion of the fol-
lowing subjects
ORGANIZATION and Management of Public
Observation-Disclosures opened by Miss II. G.
Feri aid, Librarian State College library.
Selection Of Books for Free Public Libraries
Discussion opened by Prof. G.. I. Little
Librarian Bowdoin College Library.
Necessity of Public Libraries in our Country
Towns-Discussiono opened by Rev. w. W.
Ranney, Philips Free Public Library
Value and Use of Reference Books.-Discus-
sion opened by Prof. f. w. Hall, Librarian
Colby College Library.
Discussion on each subject is limited to 20
minutes.
The members of the association and guests
will then visit the State Library and Lith
gov Public Library.
EVENING sEssIoN-730 O'Clock.
Lecture and Social Gathering a the Unitarian
parlors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

At n meeting of the Highland Lodge,
A. O. U. W, held, Tuesday evening, Past
Master Workman Joseph Larrabee was
presented with gold past masters badge,
by the members of the lodge. The pre-
sanitation speech, ma lie by f. Y. Bascome,
in behalf of the members, was appropri
ately responded to by Mr.. Larrabee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
Notice Of Dissolution.

AUGUSTA, Me, March 4. 1896.
The copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween III. w. Bicknell and A. w. Beane, under
the firm ma ne of Bicknell & Beane, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. A. w. Beane
withdrawing from said firm. The business
wild be continued by H. w. Bicknell, and he
is authorized to settle all accounts due and
against the late firm.
1t is desired that all accounts due said firm
be settled as early as possible.
H.W. BICKNELL.
A, w. BEANIE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
The Comedians Conroy and Fox.

Conroy g. Fox will appear at the Opera
house. Monday night, March 10th, for the
first time, In their new Irish comedy,
60 Flarity's vacation. For years these
two stars have enjoyed an envlable repu-
tation on the vaudeville stage: Their
appearance in farce comedy the last three
seasons gave them new laurels and in
'Flarity's Vacation they more than
sustain their past reputation. They are
surrounded by capable company, com
posed of actors, singers and dancers, with
bright music and up-todate spocialties.
The sale Of seats will open Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

A large party of the friends Of Mr. and
Mrs d. F. Knowlton called upon them
at their new home on the Hallowell road
and formed whist club Tuesday evening,
which will be known rs the X W. NJ. H.
n. z. c. Y. X, K. B. G. club. A most en-
joyable evening was passed. Refresh
ments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

B. F. Libby, who lives on the Spring
road from TogUs Home to the lower Bel
fast road thinks the sheep raising industry
isn't dead yet. Nine out of his flock of II
sheep have II as fine lambs as one could
wish to See
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

The members of Capital Hose No. 8,
are working with might and main to
make their annual ball, which will occur
at Meonian ha !, Easter Monday, April s,
a great success. In times past these
affairs have terminated successfully and
this one will undoubtedly prove pleasant
caGiAn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

A crew of men from Augusta went
down the river Wednesday, to work on
the jam They were equipped with ropes
to use On the timber and logs, and other
wise assist in the work of clearing the
stuff away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

There will be n Lenten service at St.
8arnabss' Episcopal Chapel Bangor
street, this evening, (Thursday,) begin
ming at Z 80 O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Miss Marguerite Brooks has returned
from Boston. where she has been making
a three weeks visit. She greatly enjoyed
the opera during her stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Hon. f. Dudley freeman, member OF
! the Governor Council from Cumberland
county, was at the State House, Wednes
| day, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

In The series of term essays ut the Cony
High school, Miss Alice leighton read an
excellent article on Eugene Fields, -
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

The Litbgow library will be closed,
Thursday afternoon, from l to 6 o'clock
P. NJ, to enable the librarians to attend
the meeting of the Maine Library Asso-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

W D. Haley of South Gardiner, the
| owner of the horse Haley which has a
record of 2. 1874, was in the city, We'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

A. R. Smiley, clerk of the State beard
of agriculture, is passing few days al
his home in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

The youngest son of Joseph William
son, Jr., is recovering from dangerous
sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
AUGUSTA LOCALS

FEE. Southland of Bath. was in Augusti
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

James Libby, Jr,, of Unity was in TIL
city, Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Ladies will meet to sew with the W. c
L. L., this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Cushnoc chapter will have work, this
evening, in the 2. NJ, and NJ. 4. NJ. de-
preeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Hon $ W. Matthews was in Bangor
Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Charles Fl. Libby is confined to his
house with severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12

Albert 5. Woodman of Portland, was in
the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-12
Yours truly

NJ. 7. MILLIk EN-,
Richmond, March 10, '96.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
AN APPEAL TO THE LADIES.
Anxious That shopping Shall BE
Done Before u. m.

Editor of the Morning News-In the
name of charity. will the Morning News
and the ladies of Savannah, assist the
poor salespeople employed in the retail
drygoods, millinery and clothing stores,
by shopping" before the hour of p. m.
For the information of some who run
down town" after the time aforemen-
toned, to match a piece Of embroidery
or a shade of ribbon, / will say that in
each case of this kind, the full staff Of
help is required to remain in their re-
spective stocks until the departure Of the
customer; after this interesting ceremony
has taken place there is twenty or thirty
meanwhile another, seeing an open door
and signs of life within, suddenly remem-
bers those samples she should have pro-
cured for Mrs. So-and-So. In this way
the hour of closing is delayed. Visitors to
the large northern cities remark the
healthful glow depicted in the faces of
the horde Of working girls as they surge
from the various retail establishments at-
ter the hour for closing. This Is not to
be wondered at when one considers that
at p. m the days work is done and I'M
der no consideration is the IS o'clock clos
ing" violated. In making this appeal /
feel that / am not only VOicing the Sentt-
ments of every clerk In Savannah, but
that of a majority of the employers, who
would willingly close their doors a a rea-
the practical support of their patrons. A
few years ago the Kings Daughters made
the "Half-past Six O'Clock Closing" a
grand success. Won't the ladies Of Sa-
Vannah cooperate with US in the endeavor
to shorten our working hours? VIII not
some good Samaritan inaugurate the
early Shopping Movement
Savannah, May 3, 1896 Saleswoman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
A BRILLIANT COMMENCEMENT.
1t VIII BE One of the Most Notable
in the History of the University.

Athens, Ca, May 9.-The coming Uni
versity commencement will be one Of
great brilllancy. The young men who
have been chosen as speakers are far
above the average, and the exercises will
therefore be full of interest Socially it
will be one of the most brilliant COM
mencement seasons ever known. Hon.
William NJ. Howard of Lexington, Ga, is
to deliver the literary address. Bishop
Nelson has been invited to deliver the
baccalaureate sermon, and has accepted
the invitation.
Prof. Charles Lane of Atlanta delivered
an interesting lecture before the teachers
and pupils of the school and large num-
Last evening at Seney-stovau chapel,
the young ladies of the institute present
ed two fine plays, one of them a French
play called "Felicite" and the other a
German play. called Elmer Muss Heira-
ten" zone Must Marry.
Tonight at the home school the young
ladies of that excellent institution gave
a musical entertainment of rare interest
and merit Several vocal solos were given
and the instrumental music was
II is rumored here that the secret be-
hind the Northeastern railroad lease is
that the syndicate which has leased it
means to build road from Athens to
Augusta and one from Lula to Chatta-
In the event this rumor materializes
Athens VIII De greatly DeAtilNtu by SGCul-
ing direct connection with the west
A gentleman who has just returned from
Greene county says that an agreement has
about been reached in that county where
by the populsts and democrats are TO di-
vide the county offices equally and each
party is to have one legislator. Greene
county gave a populist majority Of nearly
four hundred in the last state election.
Miss Elizabeth L. Bloomfield, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Bloomfield of this
CITY has been appointed art teacher in
Drexel institute, Philadelphia, over one
hundred applicants for the position from
an sections Of the country. Miss Bloom
field is an artist of rare talents.
Evangelist r. v. Miller OF AsheviHe, n.
C.. addresses the Y. NJ. G. A. meeting here
tomorrow.
In Jackson and Oconee counties the dem
ocrats this fall will put out candidates for
every office and strive to regain those
counties for democracy.
Hon William NJ. Howard spoke to the
democrats of Oconee county at Watkins
vile to-day.
Mr. William Buchanan, aged so years
died at his home near Athens yesterday Of
heart disease. He was one of the Oldest
citizens of Clarke county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
A NEGRO THIEF IN LIMBO.
He Made Things Lively Before He
Was Captured.

Ocala. Fla, May 9.-Henry spekes, col
ored, was caught this afternoon while
all the clerks were busy. concealing a
bolt Of calico under his arm in the alli-
ance store.
J. J. Gerig, the proprietor, made the
discovery and went for the thief. Finally
with the assistance Of three clerks, he
captured the man. In the tussle the negro
pretended to have lost his breath and
asked to be released. While catching his
breath he drew a formidable knife and
struck out for liberty. In his flight he
ran amuck Of a wagon with his head and
turned a complete somersault, but meyer
paused until out Of sight. His arrest and
flight caused great excitement. In five
minutes from his arrest a thousand peo-
Dle gathered in front of the store and in
the yard in its rear. This evening the
thief was captured in the scrub and sent
before Judge Hill and given ninety days
on the turpentine farm. He is an old Of
fender. and his neighbors claim he has
taken goods before in this way amount
ing to thousands Of dollars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
MAY WEEK AT THE TRACK.
A Brilliant Card for the Thunder
bolt Races.

May week will be a busy one for the
horsemen at the Thunderbolt Driving
park Wednesday will be race day and
the trainers have but little time to get
their entries keyed up for the events. The
600 yards match race between Nelly Burke
and Billy Buck is attracting much atten-
ton in horse circles.
J. H. Durrence, the owner Of the little
black wonder of Tattnall county. says
that Nelly has never been beaten, and
he does not expect to find a horse in Sa-
vannah that can give her a race for 600
yards.
Mr. William Robertson, the owner OF
Billy Buck, when asked about the race
said that he has every confidence in his
colt winning, and if Nelly Burke beats
him she will have to run good deaf
blow much about the speed of my colt, =
said Mr.. Robertson, but l do think that
Nelly Burke is easy game for him, and
l intend to back my judgment"
The candidates for the free-for-all race
are in active training, and the racing pub
lie can expect another brilliant contest
from Palmetto Prince, Victory and Rush
mont. Few cities in Georgia can boast
of having three such PAGERS. Their last
race at Thunderbolt fully demonstrated
the fact that they are thorough race
horses and capable of fighting a race to
a finish. Palmetto Prince, 1t is true, won
the event, but he had a hard battle of H.
Rushmont and Victory captured one.
The other harness race on the card will
be a special event, in which Lady Finn,
Moreno. Ruby and Roanoke are the en-
tries This ought to prove very inter-
esting contest. Jockey George Robinson
arrived yesterday from Quitman, and
brought with him the running stallion Lit
tie Baltick. This popular young horse is
matched to run half mile against Mr..
Robertson's black stallion Corn Crack
err" The race will take place between the
heats of the free-for-all pace.
The programme will conclude with an
exhibition harness race, in which Nelly
Alfred and Oakland Prince are the con-
testants. May week visitors and the pa
irons of the Thunderbolt track are in
vited by Manager Doyle to visit the track
to-day and during the week, and make
themselves at home while the horses are
receiving their workout brushes for
Wednesdays events
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
VOICED BUT NOT WON.
A woman who Answered "A Marital
"Ad" Finally Backs out.

Ocala, Fla. May 9.--Several months ago
Refenburg, member of the Grand Army
of the Republic. who came from Dakota
five years ago and settled on Orange Ave
nue., four miles from town. He advertised
in the Washington Tribune for a northern
wife, saying southern women did not like
to work. He had many answers to the
advertisement. among the writer's being
Miss or Mrs. Sanford of Watkins Glen.
N. Y. She was comely woman about
IS years old and expressed a willingness
to be the old mans darling, for Refen-
burg is 81 years old. Refenburg sent her
money to come here, and she arrived at
Ocala yesterday afternoon and went at
once to Refenburg's place. This morn
ing she was in town. She rued the bar
gain and declined 10 wed and demanded
money to be returned home, which,
contrary to promise in case
everything was not lovely"
was not given her. Up to o'clock to-
night no license had been granted and
the woman is temporarily stopping with
J.. A. Booher. Rifenburg's neighbor. The
woman's reason for not wedding her lover
is that she did not know he had children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
The Duck Boat.

other local points. Every owner is con-
fdent of his boats ability to carry of the
pennant and accompanying prize, The
he of intense interest. The club has Of
fered prizes for this class of $50, SO and S.,
with championship pennant.
The Charleston Sailing Club is respon-
sible for the diamond bottom class, and
will enter three or more boats, whose mer-
its have as yet been undecided. The
above, with the local entries, go TO make
been eXcelled in Savannah, and the re-
gatta of SO will so into history as one of
the most successful ever sailed over the
Thunderbolt course.
The swimming pool and other improve
ments at the club house, will be in readi-
ness at the time of the regatta, and the
club will be enabled to extend to their
guests a class of entertainment that has
never been excelled in this section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10

McHugh. Il 10 5. won. with Lillian 2
second, and Musklalonge third Time l-5sss-
Sixth Race-Mile and thrae-siXteentns-
Sullross. los. StOvau. . 10 ], won, with Eu-
sileer second and Jack the jew third Time
2.03at
seventh Race-Six furlongs. Hi Henry.
ia, Penny. : 10 3. won. with California sec
ond and Lismore third. Time l:lila-
London. May 9.-The tenth race Of the
Kempton Park Great Jubilee" stakes OF
5000 sOvereigns. the second horse TO re-
ceive 100 sovere5g ns and the third 100 SOW
ereigns out Of the stakes. for three-year-
Olds and upwards. Jubilee course. one
mile, was run az KemptOn Park to-day.
and was won by T. Worton's ch- n. Victor
Wild, six years old. Captain Greer's br. C.
kilcock, aged four years. was second, and
H. McCalmOnts b. C. The Lombard, four
years old, third. Time 1:ai 3-5. Croker
Americas ran. but was unplaced.
The Shepperton selling weller handicap
plate Of 200 sovereigns for tkree-ye ar-0lds
and upwards. five furlongs on the straight
course, was won by Westralian. with the
Adesia colt second and Diplomatic third.
7. LOrillard's b. c. King OF Bohemia II.
ran, but was not placed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
sYLVANIA NOTES.
screven's Citizens preparing to VISIT
Savannah.


Sylvania, Ga, May 9.-The Sylvania rail-
road will run special trains next week to
connect with the Savannah and Augusta
train in the mornings. Large crowds from
this place will attend the May week exer-
cises.
The telephone line from this place to
Rocky Ford, constructed by l.. II. Hilton
of Sylvania, is doing a hourishing bust
ness and is a great convenience to citi-
zens here and elsewhere.
H H. Chance has remodeled his large
house on the court house square and has
opened a hotel for the travelling public
There is some talk Of the Blue Springs
Hotel Company being reorganized this
summer, and il So they will
build large hotel at this beautiful spot,
which is situated about 6ve miles from
Sylvania on the banks Of Beaver Dam
creek 1t is one of the coolest and most
delightful spots to be found anywhere in
the country. and is sure to become pop
ular resort. The water that bubbles from
the springs is as cold as ice and a large
swimming pool would be one of the many
attractions of the place. About a mile
below the springs is an interesting place
where the busy little beavers, from which
the creek takes its name, have built and
are stin at work on a dam across the
stream.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10

The yacht club has offered a special prize
of $50 for this class. and a champion pen
nant Another special class has been ad-
ded which will prove of interest. 1t IS the
duck boat class. At least ten entries
have been made in this class, and as the
boats are evenly matched the race will
no doubt be close and exciting. The own
ers of the craft entered in this class hail
from Savannah, Thunderbolt, Tybee and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
GUYTON's BUDGET.
The Pastor of New Providence BaD-
fist Church Goes Elsewhere.

Guyton, Ga. May 9.-Alrs. Jno. NJ. Cue
rard purchased the Mather residence,
which was sold at administrator sale.
She will make some improvements in a
short time. Mr. j. S. Baynard and F. B.
Gnann also bought a lot each Of the Math-
er estate. The Guyton high school had an
ENJOYABLE day at the river this week The
day was spent in fishing. bathing, boat
riding.
Rev. G.. W. Hurt pastor Of New Provi-
dence Baptist church, has rendered his
resignation to take effect July T. Efforts
are being made to get him to withdraw his
resignation, bur it Seems shat he has not
acted hastily, having fully made up his
mind for a change before giving notice to
the church.
Hon. c. r. Prlngle viii deliver a temper
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10

The Giants" seem to be picking them
solves together. they won three games
the past week. but are still a good second
10 last place. Poor old Louisville won one
and lost five games and continues to keep
last place. Louisville has a way of hanging
%, 10 The tail end that is remarkable.
The sectional fight of the league is now
m. BY that is meant the eastern clubs
Having in the west and this is accounta-
lie for some of the changes in the stand
ing. Some of the clubs play all right I'M
fH they strike the strong western clubs
and then they so down.
The standing of the clubs is as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
BAIL AND BAT.
New York Wins at st. LOuis-BrOOk-
Iyn Downs Cleveland.

Iyn Downs Cleveland.
st. Louis, May 9.-The New Yorks won
as they pleased to-day and used up four
pitchers. Breitenstein retired during the
'Alrd inning. Kissinger lasted till the end
OF the sixth. Wood came next and lasted
about ten minutes. With two runs in and
the bases full, McDougan finished the
game in good style. Doheny pitched well
sha his support was good. There were ru-
Auss about tonight of a general shake up
Snong the Browns. Attendance 1000
acOrce:
R.HE.
New York .S 0 ? 0 PHI Is ?
q eries-Breitenstein, Kissinger, Wood
41l MeDougall and Murphy; Doheny and
Cleveland, O.. May 9-After two victo-
res over Brooklyn Cleveland met its Wa
ROO to-day. The eastern club batted
"dl-ace out of the box in the third. Cy
loQng was substituted, Wallace going into
ia-ed TO stop the hitting, while the Cleve-
.lI1 players helded Wretchedly. This was
Ilrst day that the new Saturday half
13-ddy law was in effect. and the atten-
ooite was largely increased in conse-
q-snce. Forty-ive hundred people saw
c R.H.E.
I56ook.yn "a 0 0 6 2 O-l9 p ?
Rat 7ries-Young and thinner; Stein and
lineage, May 9.-The home team lost a
C5fse out loosely played game to-day. The
+59dsos started the game with Terry IN
Ma ooE but he gave way to Briggs who
'' WIZ mat Parker called him in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
GAINESVILLE GLEANIXGs.

Col. w. A. COlcIough Dead-TiIIman
to Speak.
Gainesville, Fla, May 9.LCol. w. A.
Colclough died to-day, aged g. He was
well known all over the state and a
large owner of lands here and in South
Florida.
Senator B. r. Tillman will speak on
the silver question in Gainesville on Mon
day.
Large quantities Of cucumbers and beans
and few tomatoes are now being shipped
frnrn here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10
q. 8. NICHOLS, Tx MOIGHTON ST

ance lecture at Springfield Monday, just
as the court adjourns for dinner.
Efingham superior court convenes Mon
day, and will probably have a short ses-
sion as there is very little business before
the court for this term