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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
OUR NEW POST OFFICE.
Gardiner Soon to Have One Of Best Equipped
Offices in the State.

The fixtures for our new pOStofllce
are now in place and gives to US one OF
the finest postofliceS of its size in the
State. The wood work is of antique
oak and runs up about feet, the re-
mainder of the space being glass. The
space where the boxes are inserted runs
out in the center of the room. there be-
ing door on the left at the back for the
money order department and on the
right the entrance to the interior of the
office.
There are four windows. two in front
for general delivery, one for ladies and
one for gents. In the middle of the
right side is the stamp window and OPP
posite on the left is the box delivery.
The drop boxes are at the back of the
right, one for letters. papers, and pack
ages, each. At each side of the outside
office there is five-foot table for the
use of the public. For use when the
office is crowded, a mail box will be
placed on post just in front and will
be collected just before every mail
| closes.
| 1t was impossible to have the boxes
| with the same numbers as before, but
| those wishing the same can have them
| as Postmaster Noyes intends to save
them for this purpose. There are 1900
new boxes, over 300 more than in the
old office. On the right are call boxes,
301 to 900, and the lock boxes to take
the place of the old ones. COL to 1880
On the left are 300 more call boxes, l to
300. and the next size larger box 1921 to
| 1917. There are also 30 large draw
boxes for the banks and other firms
The office is not yet completed, work
being delayed on account of the hoo1
thing not arriving, but Postmaster
Moves will have the Office in a few DAYS
SO that those desiring boxes can selec,
them and on the arrival and laying OF
the tile, the office will be already fol
use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
THE WHEAT MARKET.
Reports from the Leading European Exchanges
on Mondays Business.

London. Oct. 25-The Mark Lane Ex-
press IN review of the grain marker
sdyS The rise in the price of wheat is
justified by the situation. 1t is NOT n
! SPECULATIVE advance. but speculative.
elort t. bear The market is on foot The
quarters, though it is stated that ii
feached yWo.o09. Let the farmers wait
RE lnfush of wheat into the market from
taifofnid is now arriving. but will not
arrive freely until February or March. and
cannot depress prices if English wheats
20 not encumber the earlier markets. Let
all farmers take courage. The epoch of
over-production is on the wane''
Reports OF today's grain markets on the
various continental bourSeS, received at
the London office of the United Associ-
ated Presses, are:
Antwerp-1'he wheat market inactive;
holders compelled to accept lower bids
lme business paralyzed by the violent
fluctuations of American markets. Corn
easy. with very few buyers.
Paris-F'lour opened weaker. but a bet
ter feeling followed
Berlin-rhe market opened with the full
number OF sellers at lower prices. On
the strength of news from America. the
market later became firm.
Budapest-Offers increased at lower
prices.
Amsterdam-The market is lower and
business confined TO the latest conditions.
AIarseilles-The market is steady. with
out notable change.
Cdessa-The Danubian and Russian
markets are inactive. though nominally
very firm. Sellers refuse to make con-
cessions. and the best opinion is that if
there is symptom of decline in any mar
ket. ours will give way. AT the close
iically dealings are in a state of sus-
DenSe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
A SPANISH STORY.
Report Of Encounters With Patriots with
Victory for the Spaniards.

Havana, Oct. 2G.-Col. Segura has re-
ported to the government that his com
mand surprised body of rebels at Gar
ganta soroa, province OF Pinar del Rio
ana IN the fighting that followed four in
surgents We're killed. The Spaniards by
ms victory gained possession of a route
to the hills and started TO build trenches
to defend their position. While employed
IN TINS work the troops were continually
ilred upon by the rebels, but no losses
We're sustained.
October "a, Col Segura left the main
body of his command and with a small
force started to reconno.re the country
ON ms way back he learned that the Ia
mora battalion was engaged with the
rebels lie hurried to the scene of the
lighting and took part in the combat The
rebels made desperate efforts to carry the
Spanish position and thus open the way
for their return to the hills. but were
compelled to retreat closely followed by
the Spaniards.
A series of bloody fights occurred during
the two days OF the pursuit. The rebels
left 81 dead on the field. but it is believed
that their losses were much heavier The
troops lost a lieutenant and q privates
killed. and 10 wounded. including four
captains and two lieutenants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

A good story is going the rounds
on two of our local sports. Ihey
started off, guns in hand. to shoot gray
SQUIRRELS. Having arrived in the woods
and tramped the entire forenoon with
out any success, they sat down to eat
their dinner While they were busily
engaged satisfying the inner man,their
attention was called to some object
away from the log on which they sat,
and they went to investigate. Nhen
thew returned to their dinner. behold
their surprise at seeing the only spur
rel of the day. running away with one
of their doughnuts which they mad
laid by the side of the lunch pail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

The annual meeting of the kennebec
Veteran Firemen's Association OF Gar
diner was held. Monday evening. at the
Eagle Hose Co.'S office. Robert Rob
inson. T. F. Monaghan and A. +.
Thompson were elected members of the
association. making the membership to
date. A. The election of officers for
the ensuing year was as follows: }. l..
Kendall. president; Addison May, LIST
vice president: Geo Scott. I'd vice pres
ident: j. F. Brookins, secretary and
treasurer: w. A. Penneil, financial
secretary; Newell a. Reed, Addison
May, Jessie r. Babb, Frank Dodge, j.
r. Dill. w. A. Punnell, J. W. James.
Daniel McGillicuddy. and NJ. w. F.
Pray, board of directors. The associa-
ton is now in the most lourishing con-
ditiOn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
Bound for Lincoln. III.

= Acton, ILL.,, Oct. 26.-Leaving Jack
sonville at AS. Mr.. Bryan made short
speeches at Roodhouse and Jerseyville.
and shook hands with number Of
people at Kane and Godfrey. Mr.
Bryan was in Alton, three hours, to-
night, and the silver people heard two
speeches at the City hall At 1905, Mr.
Bryan left Alton for an all-night run
to Lincoln. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
ASSESSING THE MINERS.
Solid Sen Desperate and Ara Raising Funds
BY Desperate Means.

New York. Oct. GA Salt Lake City
special says: r. c. Chambers. manager
of the famous ontario silver mine has
assessed all the miners in his employ for
the silver campaign fund. The assess
ment will swell the fund which the mine
owners are to concentrate on the states
of Illinois. Indiana and Michigan. election
day. Nearly all the mine owners think
Mr.. Bryans election sure.
Mr.. Chambers is vice president of the
Bi-Metallic Lea que. chairman OF the sill
Yer trust finance committee for Utah.
owner of the leading free silver organ of
Salt Lake. and manager of the Ontario
and Daily silver mines OF Park City.
Through the mine BOSSES Mr.. Chambers
notified every laborer in the two COM
parties employ that they We're request
ed 10 contribute at least one DAYS pay
to help elect q free silver President. Their
wages range from s2.1j to ST a day. aver
aging 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

ARRANGEMENTS are made to have work
on the breakwater, above the Gardner
and Pittston bridge. begin az once
This is necessary as the ballast TO low
water mark has got to he removed anu
it can be done much easier before II
freezes than after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
TATTLESHlp MASSACHUSETTS
Even Exceeds lndiaca's Trial and Proves
Herself the Finest Anoat.

Washington. Get. 26.-The United
States hattleship Massachusetts. just
returned from her final trial trip, has
no superior in the world. Her per-
forlnaEces on trial has exceeded that
Of the Indiana. She ran 23 knots by the
log for two hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
9ailv Xtnashse Journal
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Religious.

Religious.
At South Paris, Oct. 27-2S-Oxford Con-
gregational Conference.
Temperance.
At Rockland. Nov. 1s-Knox District
Lodge Good Templars.
Al west Eden, Nov. 12-Hancock Dis
trict Lodge, Good Templars.
Al Pressure Isle, Nov. 21-NOrth Aroos-
took District Lodge Good Templars.
Educational.
At Phillips. Oct. 29-30-Franklin Teach
ers' Association.
At Livermore Falls. Oct. 30-Androscog-
gin Teachers Association.
At Skowhegan. Nov. 4-5-Somerset Coun-
ty Teachers Association.
At Belfast Nov. 6-Waldo County
Teachers Association.
At Durham, Nov. 4-Androscoggin Po-
mona Grange.
At Oakland, Nov. 11-Kennebec Pomona
Grange.
At Cornish, Nov. 19-York Pomona
At Augusta, Dec 14-19-Annual Meeting
Maine State Grange.
At East Knox, Nov. 17-Waldo Pomona
Grange.
Miscellaneous.
At Auburn, Oct. 30-Annual Encamp-
At Searsport. Nov. 5-Waldo County
Veteran Association.
At GoodWin'S Mills, Nov. lS-I ork DIS
trict Lodge. Good Templars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Portland isn't far behind New York
1t was only the other day that the first
New York woman donned the much
talked OF reform rainy costume. One
OF the lady clerks at Rines Brothers
has Just completed one. already to
launch on the first inclement day. 1t
clears the ground by six inches.
They're bound to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

The lecture room of Christ church
was we'll filled, last evening. to listen
to one of the interesting lectures OF
Rev. r. W. Plant. his subject was
The Durham Cathedral. Ny Pant
uses a stereopticon lantern which makes
II very entertaining as we'll as instrue-
fix-a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Those Improvements make the fire
department building look 100 per cent.
better remarked q citizen. Monday
and so they do. The blinds shine with
a coat of green, and the numerous
doors have been painted dark brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
THE LAST WEEK.
CONTINUED from page H.

composed of the wheel women of Mas
siion. Ohio. and Chicago. |, is the first
organized Wheelwoman's Mckinley
Club in the country. Major Mckinley
addressed some pleasant remarks to
tn. visitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

An old fashioned husking bee was
held at the home of James T. Cannon,
on North street, West Farmingdale
Monday evening. A large number of
neighhors and friends from the sur
rounding homes We're present. All
passed most enjoyable event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Miss Maude Mosley of this city. were
united in marriage, Sunday evening" at
the Methodist parsonage. by Or. n. -.
Thayer Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbs VIII make
their home at Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Capt. Jesse OTIS of the schooner An
ME T. Bailey. is visiting his home on
Greenville street, while the schooner is
discharging coal at Randolph, for the
National Home. Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

A Italian working on the Metropoli-
tan aQueduct at Marlboro. Mass, quar-
relied with another. early Monday. and
fired q revolver at him. He missed the
man but killed third party who was
not interested, and escaped. Their
names are not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mrs. Thomas Howe. who has been
visiting her brother. Rev. w. H. Var
ney. at Andover. Me. returned home
Sunday. Mr.. Narney accompanied her,
coming overland by team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

John Dynan, who has been spending
a portion of his vacation in this city,
returned to his work at Lynn, Mass,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

The T. r. I. Club are making great
preparation for the Hallow'e cen party
to be given in Society hall. next Sat
urday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Frank Atkins returned home, Mon
day, after a weeks visit in Portland,
where he was the guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Geo. Plummey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

\ smile Deems DER the face OF
Cashier W. II. Perry of the Hal.,well
National Bank. A son was born into
his family. Monday. Both mother and
son are doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mrs. Louise Mains has closed her
home on Greenville street. and will
spend the winter with her sister Mrs.
Alfred Gowell of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Edwin Howe was at home from
Windsor over Saturday and Sunday
He reports the country roads in very
bad condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

p. ]. Michigan. who has been building
quite a number of concrete sidewalks
in this city. and vicinity, left, yester-
day. for Waterville, where he will con-
struct some in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Francis +. Blake, who has been
spending a few days in Boston. Port
land. Harpswell and other places. on a
pleasure trip. returned home. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Otto l.. Anderson. who has been at
work at the Eastern Maine Insane
Asylum. Bangor, for some weeks, re-
turned home, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Rev. and Mrs. j. l.. Quimby will
tender reception to the members of
the congregational church and friends,
at their home on Brunswick avenue,
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Sewell Collins left for Chicago, Mon
day Mr.. Collins will commence work
in one of the large butcher shops in that
city on his arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

They begin to soothe and absorb the
pain and soreness the moment you ap-
ply one. Hop Plasters. The cure is
permanent and pleasing. Your medi-
cine dealer will supply Won
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Miss Mabel Seavey gave IA musica
at her home, Wednesday evening, Au-
gusta and Hailowell talent being wei
represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. S. f. Davenport and
son. Ralph. who have been the guests
of relatives in Boston for some days,
returned home, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

G. Z. Wilcox has accepted a position
with the Gannett and Morse Concern
at Augusta, and commenced his work,
yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

r. A. Houlehan has purchased a fast
horse. Tom Bent. 2.17. which he in
tends to use this winter when sleighing
comes and make the rest of the fast
horses in the place step lively to nass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

]. G. Jones left on the Pullman, Sun
day evening, for Boston, on business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

j. A. Atkins has returned from his
vacation and again resumed his duties
at the telegraph Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

a. X. Lord went. Monday. to Rum
ford Falls, to accept a position on The
police force of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Joseph Martin of Lynn, Mass, Ii
visiting in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

T. II. Langston began moving to Au-
gusta, yesterday, where he and his
family will make their future home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mrs ]. H. Wight visited friends in
Waterville, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam Hatch re
turned from Boston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Harvest supperat the congregational
church, this evening, the ladies OF the
society giving it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Edwin Banks of Providence, r. L.,
arrived last evening, for a short Visit
to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs c. s. Whitney are now
moving into their Beech street home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mrs. Chas. Watts of Cumberland, is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Clark, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

3. johnson of Clinton,ma Caroline
a visit, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Tapley have ar
rived from Lynn, called by the serious
illness of Mr.. Tapley'S sister,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Judson Neal is at work for the "A. II
e G.. Railroad, at the car house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

II. K. Newbert has returned from
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Edward Jensen returned to Stanford,
CT. last night. having finished placing
the fixtures in the new post Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Judge W. G. Philbrook of "atervilie'
was calling on friends in the city, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Lewis Hopkins of Albion, is the guest
of Landlord Romeo of the johnson
house. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Frank Bibber of Portland, was look
ing up old friends in the city, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
HALLOWELL..

y Mrs. Il. Nj. johnson went to Port
land. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

George Varney went, Saturday, to
Norway for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

w, A. Stockman of Portland was II
the city. Monday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mrs. Arthur Dana left, yesterday, o
a short visit to Richmond friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Charles Collins of Wales, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27
Miscellaneous.
GARDINER.

A. H. Potter is in Boston, on a bust
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-27

Mr.. Henry Hobbs of Waterville. and
The herald., 1896-12-08

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 1924 South Spring street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-28
Ii WILL ARRIVE TO-DAY.
Prepar I'm tions for Reception of the
Chinese Statesman.

NEW YORK, Aug. T.-Generai Ruger.
who has charge of the arrangements for
the reception of the Chinese ambassador.
Ii Hung Chang, said to-day that the
United States dispatch boat Dolphin would
take himself and staff. the Chinese repre-
sentatfves and all other invited persons
down the bay to meet the American liner
st. Louis early tomorrow morning. As
soon as the custom house officers board the
incoming steamer the Dolphin will steam
up alongside and the party will go aboard
and meet Ii Hung Chang. The honored
guest will remain on board the st. Louis
until the vessel reaches the F'uton-street
dock. The party will then enter carriages,
and, headed by the Sixth Cavalry under
command OF Colonel Sumner, and the cav
to Battery Park, thence up Broadway 10
Fourth street, to Washington square, and
after passing under the Washington arch,
will go UP Fifth avenue TO the Hotel Wal
dorf.
Admiral Bunce, who Is in command OF
the North Atlantic squadron, had con-
ference with General Ruger this afternoon
The result of the conference was not made
known. further thar that a salute would
be fired from the squadron. but whether
only from the flagship New York or from
all the~vessels now in the bay could not
be learned. There will also be a salute
fired from the guns in Castle William, on
Governors island. The details to the
trip to West Point and the inspection of
the Brooklyn bridge and the East river
have not been completed.