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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15
A Notable Event.

The first day of c. A. Libby's mll!in
cry opening on Tuesday was suspicious
though the weather was not of the
cnticing sort. The new store opposite
the granite bank was arrayed as a
bride in all the dazzling beauty that
art, nature and good taste could sug-
gest. The two new plate glass windows
shown with untarnished lastre. there
all the beautifully arranged feminine
loneliness within.
1t is difficult to particularize when
standing outside and viewing the effect
of these window displays as whole
Nevertheless. knowing it to be like
Kaleidoscope capable of appearing III
another form of great beauty, when
disturbed 1t may be eXcusable to
divert the attention for a moment to
| the separate gems of beauty. The jar
| of natural pnks come first with tbs
| writer. although art has her charms
that scarcely should come second.
| The horseshoe of violets are exquisite
| in their modest beauty, and the arti-
| fetal flower decorations, both in the
windows and stores are calculated to
deceive. even an experienced eye. 1t is
pleasant for an amateur to linSer oven
these features of the opening alc
put off the attempt to describe those
things that will receive the first atten-
ton of the ladies.
A couple of the hats in the south win
dow cannot be passed by without sreat
designed for a queen, be it queen OF
fashion or beauty. 1t is of a diadem
shane and ornamented with an elegant
band of pearls and brilliants thai
greatly enhance the effect
Another hat particularly worthy Of
note. has a silk crown, a fine band OF
fancy straw being interviewer and the
brim also beautifully woven straw
The trimmings of agrctte and jewclled
clasps. lilies of the valley lending theii
Town peculiar charm to the whole. II
this was simply millinery store IL
would do to specify many more Of the
attractions in this line. but. oh dear.
here comes rushing into ones mind
such a multitude of other goods al
lclamorous for recognition, and each
possessing their own merits and
charms and jealous of their individual
rights For instance. infants wear OF
levery kind, elaborate. expensive, OF
economical. according to your means
Ladies' underwear in great prosusion
lsilk and less costly. Novelties from
the Old and New World. Tea gowns
wrappers, shirt waists. silk waists, &c.
&c. In fact not'many people have any
lcorrect idea of the cosmopolitan char
Iacter of the stock included in this
lopening. Hair goods for lack of room
lare not now on exhibition, but will be
later. and will be marvellous in theil
variety.
Enough has certainly been suggested
to cause all ladies having any curios-
ity care there any without it?) to at
tend and inspect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15
THAT ST. LOUIS TRIP.
Arrangements Made for the State Of Maine
Reed Club.

The Transportation committee Of the
State OF Maine Reed club has perfected
arrangements for the trip to ST. Louis
and the following important circular de-
failing plans as proposed by the com
mittee is about to be issued 10 all the
members:
Dear Sir:--The committee on trans
portation and accommodations for the
State of Maine Reed club have canvassed
the expenses of transportation and ac-
cOmmodations to st. Louis and return tG
attend the National convention. Tickets
for transportation from Portland to St
Louis and return. sleeper. hotel board
at St Louis six days. badges, etc. will be
furnished for $685. In case two parties
arrange to occupy the same BERTH the
tickets will be $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15
MRS. HATTIE NERO HALL.
MEONIAN 3UILDING.
OVER FOWLER q, Ell A MILE NE.
will be pleased show novelties in
SPRING and SUMNER MILLINERY.
- APRIL "a, IS, i6.
Open Evenings.
Local and Business Tips.

If you want good. strong bicycle
for that boy, one that he can't stave
up, 1T a great bargain, call and see me
at once. I have one that is consigned
to me to sell for what it will bring. The
wheel is of '95 pattern and convertible
for either boy or girl.
apr15d3t r. w. SOCLE.
Elegant striped bass and blnefsh at
knowlton & Young's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Best
and Most Popular.

1--WE sell more of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy than of all others COM
bined," writes Messrs. Kerr & Sons,
druggists. of Mars. Pa. They also
say: 1.-THE sale of it is something
phenomenal We have sold two gross
this winter, selling as high as six bot
ties in one morning to as many diff
ferent customers. This remedy has
proved particularly successful in
| croupy affections. Our customers in
variably pronounce it the best they
can find. and we know of no case where
it has failed to give satisfaction" For
sale at rs and so cents per bottle by
City Drug Store, Hallowell.
mW&ffOlrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Dr. Z j. Roberts returned from
Portland, Tuesday afternoon, where he
attended the monthly meeting of the
Academy of Medicine and Science. The
demonstration of the X-ray by Prot
A. N. Sanborn of the Gardiner high
school, supported by Prof Hutchlns OF
Rowdoin College, he. says, was most
interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Miss Alice Forbish. librarian of the
Portland free library and Miss Mabe
Leach, assistant librarian, were in Au-
gusta Tuesday, visiting the State
and also the Lithgow libraries. They
expressed themselves as greatly
pleased end were full of praises for thu
beautiful new Lithgow Library build
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Captain Cram, Lieut.. l.. l.. Cooper,
Past Captains Marcus Merrill! and
Thomas Cooper and Inspector George
Fl Bangs of Henry G. Staples Camp.
S. of v. will go to Bath. Wednesday,
to assist in organizing camp in that
tity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

A. W. Foster went to Island Falls,
Aroostook county, Tuesday, where he
has established an extensive store for
dry goods. crockery, etc. Mr. Foster
it will be remembered. recently was in
the grocery business on Cony street
near the bridge. His family will re-
main here for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

The annual meeting Of the directors
held, last evening. s. c. Manley was
elected director in place of his father,
j. H. Marley, whose term expired. 1t
was voted to raise $500 for the support
of schools. and other routine business
was transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Co the system is at this season. The
cold weather has made unusual drains
upon the vital forces. The blood has
become impoverished and impure. and
all the functions of the body suffer in
consequence. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the great builder. because it is the one
true blood purifier and nerve tonic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Blaine Owen has been elected mana
ger of the Cony High school base ball
nine in place of Charles May, who, on
account OF press of other duties, will
be unable to hold that position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Nathaniel Robinson has bought ont
the hotel business of Al Remick on the
East side. and will carry on his bust
ness as formerly. he having been the
proprietor, previous to Mr. Remick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Mrs. Sarah a. Rollins died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. d. r. Ward
on Melville street. Tuesday afternoon
aged 70 years. She is survived by one
son, r. NJ Rollins. The remains vii
be taken to Belgrade, Thursday, fol
nterment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

a. F. Gould, on the East side. as
many are aware, has Il fine large dry
lent advantage a postal addressed to
him will receive attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

There will be a minute firing and
sword exercise, Saturday evening, at
the Salvation Army barracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

A representative Of large New
York cloak house will be at Buckley &
Goodrich's. this forenoon. Any lady
wishing garment should be present.
and examine them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

J w. Beck has alighted on his feet.
and is prepared to meet both new and
old customers with a line of goods,
and prices that will give him his full
share of the trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

HOODS PILLS become the favorite
cathartic with all who use them. All
druggists. &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

DR.. r. J. Croker is welcomed ont
again by his many friends. after hay
ing been laid up for the best part of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Frank Farnham of West Palmyra
has 80 lambs from y sheep. One sheer
has three all doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Mis-. A. J. Hall whose serious illness
was reported. Is slightly improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

The New South" Company with bag
and baggage. arrived, Tuesday after
noon. from Newport, r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Hon. H. NJ. Heath went to Portland
Tuesday morning, on the early train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

At the regular meeting of the Medical
Dr.. Harris will read n paper on "Hy-
sierra. Hystero- Epilepsy, and Neuras
thcria."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

The water on the dam was about five
feet in depth. Tuesday, having risen
about a foot since Sunday night on ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Miss Julia NJ. Clapp, librarian of the
Lithgow Library, is confined to her
home with illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Miss z. w. Myrick returned from
Boston. Tuesday afternoon. where she
has been passing the winter studying
music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Mis-; Mabel Brown of Chelsea, was in
Augusta. Tuesday. visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

Miss Jennie Phlhrook, sub principal
Of the Bangor high school, has returned
to her duties after passing a two weeks
vacation at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

A l. pound boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Grover, Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

stephen Is. Marston who has just re-
turned from Crystal. where he has
been passing the winter has taken III
his residence on Northern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15

L. w. Whitehouse was in Portland
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15
Bicycles.
Clothes Wringers.
'.Thc HulStlcr.',

The best wringer on the market made
expressly for me- The first duty Will
be sold for $1.S1 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Z. w. Whitehouse was in Portland.
Tuesday.
A l. pound boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. ". E. Grover Sunday night.
Miss Mabel Brown of Chelsea. was in
Augusta. Tuesday. visiting friends.
Hon. H. NJ Heath went to Portland,
Tuesday morning, on the early train.
Miss Julia NJ. Clapp, librarian of the
Lithgow Library. is confined to her
home with illness.
The New South Company. with bag
and baggage. arrived, Tuesday after
noon, from Newport, r. I.
Miss E. W. Myrick returned from
Boston, Tuesday afternoon, where she
has been passing the winter, studying
music
Miss Jennie Phlbrook, sub principal
Of the Bangor high school has returned
to her duties after passing a two weeks
vacation at her home in this city.
stephen Is. Marston who has just re-
turned from Crystal. where he has
been passing the winter has taken III
his residence on Northern avenue.
The water on the dam was about five
feet in depth. Tuesday, having riser
about a foot since Sunday night on ac-
count Of the rain, and melting snow
DR.. r. J. Croker is welcomed ont
gain by his many friends. after hay
ing been laid up for the best part ol
4 week, with a severe bronchial cold.
| At the regular meeting of the MediCa
Club of Augusta. to be held Monday
DR.. Harris will read a paper on "Hy.
steria. Hystero- Epilepsy, and Neuras
theria."
J w. Beck has alighted on his feet
tiiil iS prepared " met pptti new an
old customers with a line of goods
and prices that will give him his full
share of the trade.
a. F. Gould, on the East side. a:
many are aware. has Il fine large DR.,
loft, where he can store stoves to excel
| lent advantage. y postal addressed Il
him will receive attention.
Blaine Owen has been elected mana
ger of the Cony High school base bal
| nine in place of Charles May, who, OF
! account OF press of other duties, vii
be unable to hold that position.
| Nathaniel Robinson has bought on
| the hotel business of Al Remick on tn,
| East side. and will carry on his bust
ness as formerly he having been thu
proprietor, previous to Mr.. Remick.
|
| Captain Cram, Lieut.. l.. l.. Cooper
Past Captains Marcus Merrill ant
Thomas Cooper and Inspector Georg
Fl Bangs of Henry G.. Staples Camp
S. of v. will go to Bath, Wednesday
to assist in organizing a camp in tina
city.
| A. W. Foster went to Island Falls
| Aroostool< county, Tuesday. where h.
| has established an extensive store TO
| dry goods. crockery, etc Mr. Foster
lit will be remembered, recently was il
! the grocery business on Cony street
near the bridge. His family will re
main here for the present.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

The royal commission : investigate
the fiscal treatment of Ireland, after
an inquiry extending through three
yeart, has made report fully sustain
ing the contention of Thomas Sexton
that Ireland is plundered to the
amount of nearly s14. 600, 900 year in
imperial taxation, that instead Of con
tributing $37, 500, 600 annually to the
British treasury, she ought in justice
and in proportion to the rest of the
realm TO contribute only s24, 900, 600.
Lord Welby and Lord Farrar, both of
whom entered on the inquiry
thoroughly convinced of the rightful-
ness of the existing arrangement, con-
fess in the report that it is over
wheimingly proved that the poor peo-
pie of the island have been subjected
to this injustice for years in addition
to all their other wrongs.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

The conferenc of sound money Dem
ocrats at Chicao last night, attended
by 10 leading men from Illinois, Wis
consin, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri.
Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska
unanimously advocated resolution for
a convention for the nomination of
another Democratic ticket to be held
not later than Sept. ,. Senator Palmer
OF Illinois and Gen. J, B. Gordon of
Georgia seem to he the fayorite names.
Secretary Whitney in an inter
view at New York yesterday, declared
that the putting of a third ticket INFO
the field hal been made necessity by
the conduct of the Republicans. They
had had good opportunity to make
the issue non partisan one to defend
the honor of the country but instead,
had shown a plain disposition to use
the opportunity for ali it was worth
to further the schemes of tariff plum
derers. and TO make campaign of
abuse and vituperation and only one
course is left for self.repecting Dem
Ocrats
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

l.. +. Mckinney, our minister to
Columbia, presents facts in the New
York World that will count heavily
among NorkiLgmen against the free
coinage argument. In 1885 Columbia
which had before had both metals in
circulation, bu. with gold at some pre-
MUM, undertook 10 bring them to a
parity by the same method proposed
by the silyerites here. with an enact
ment making legal tender redeemable
in either at the option Of the govern
ment. The result was that gold rose
to a premium. Of 100 and almost i'm
mediately all Of it left the country.
Wages which before ranged from 40
to 60 cents day, have since risen to
80 and 30 cents, an increase OF about
80 per cent but all provisions have in
creased in cost about 20 per cent.
Meats at that time were selling for
from IL to 10 cents per pound; at the
present time they sell for 40 and 80
cents. Tenements that then com
manded So month have now jumped
to Is. No candid man, OF course, will
claim that the divergence would be
nearly as great in this coun
try. but the experience illustrates a
truth that must not be overlooked in
the problem, that in aperiod of arising
prices, wages are the last thing to go
up, This is an experience which |
must undergo when BIZ |
comes, even if by nterna
ionsI action. but in that way the
train and jar would be far less serious.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

Mai Circuit opened his campaign
with speech at Burlington Friday
evening. Not word did he have t.
say about state issues. the outrageous
bloating of state expenditures in re.
cent years, the abuses that have
crept in on every side and which il
should be the study of any man who
wants to be governor of Vermont to
remedy Instead he fitted himself ex-
actly into the program of state NAL.
administration by devoting his whole
speech to national questions, to the
calamity bowling of the most un.
intelligent of the organs and stumpers
and the old thread bare Plea Of voting
for Mckinley in September instead of
November. Just SO far and so long as
voters can be led TO do this. they can
be used to MAKE reform in state affairs
hopeless.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

ambassador Bayard philosophers
, over the silver movement and its cap
ture of the Chicago convention in a
way that indicates mis- purpose. if
that is the only alternative. to support
Bryan instead of Mex inley. He says
that "a system of plumber by taxation
has created z national distress for
which reputation and ruin are sup
posed to be remedies. - He argues
that the operation through twenty
years and more of the system now
known as Mckinleyism produced
widespread distress among the farming
classes, with the inevitable result of
breeding a discomfort which now
blindly turns for relief to remedies that
are. in his we'll chosen words. radical,
impracticable, ilusory and danger
Gus" This is true, unquestionably. but
tariff taxation is only one of many
avenues of Republican disagreement
that have caused this result.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

| Joseph Battell of Middlebury in a
speech before the national committee OF
the natioal silver party at st. Louis
Tuesday, asserted that the farmers OF
Vermont were in open revolt agaicst
existing conditions. The great ma
jorty, he said, cannot be induced to
go into the Democratic party, but he
predicted that many of the number
would support Bryan and Sewall. be-
caue of their belief in silver He said
that the Vermont Republican state
committee was astounded at the atti-
tude assumed by the Republican farm
ers, and that they were uncertain
what course TO pursue. Our advices
from variety of soucres in the north
ern part of the state are that the tree
silver sentiment is reaching astonish
ing proportions and there are sections
where whole agricultural communi-
ties are honeycombed with it.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24
want of anything else to ur

For want of anything else to urge
against Bryan personally Republicans
are arguing that he lacks executive
ability" As long as he has never
held any executive Office the public
can imagine anything it pleases in
this line. But the executive ability"
argument is ticklish one for repub-
licans to engage in. with McKinley's
defalcations, scandals and swelling o
expenditures. High minded gentle
man and thought leader as he is. no
one can candidly claim that Mckinley
has shown himself success as prac
teal administrator.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24
Did YAu Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your tronbless III not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all Female Com
plants. exerting wonderful direct in
f1uence in giving strength and tone 10
the organs. If you have Loss of Ape
tite, Constipation. Headache, Painting
Spells, ar are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex-
citable. Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells. Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Only fifty cents at f. III. Holden &
Co.'S Drug Store. adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

Geo NJ. Fletcher of Morrisville again
writes TO the Montpelier Waterman to
say;
THE preservation of the honor of
Vermont transcends all party interest.
The Republican party of Vermont
should be storing enough to purify il
self and cast out all faint of dis
honor.''
Is it his view of the way to
purify to give state ticket nomi-
mated by this ''dishonor'' a bigger
majority than ever, for which the
party bosses are pleading?
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrb Cure.
+ j. Cheney Il Co.. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
+. J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and financial
ly able TO carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West a. Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price Toe.
per bottle. Sold by ali druggists.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-07-24

Prese Mt events confirm the opinion
of the Reformer as expressed at the
time that the great error of the c leve-
land administration was its refusal or
neglect to call another bimetalic con
ference last fall when the action of the
German states gave strong ground for
hope that the problem could be settled.
The last conference at Brussels,
though it resulted in nothing definite.
showed the general sentiment of gov
ernments. except England and Ger
many. to be in favor of some scheme
of bimetalism. The action of the Ger
man pariaments and Richstag fol
lowed by the victory in the English
election of the Tories, several of whose
leaders were avowed bimetalists,
created an opportunity for action more
favorable than ever before or than
can be expected again for years
The BRUSSELS conference adjourned
subject to the call of the United
States. Congress passed resolutions
calling upon the president to appoint |
delegates and invite new conference. /
But he ignored it all and therein |
played into the hands of the silver ex-
tremists in this country. whose whole
is based on the claim that
action is impossible
which is not the belief of the best OBJ
servers. Doubtless such vas Mr.. Cleve-
lands belief, and that was the reason
for his refusal TO act, stimulated by a
prejudice in favor of the gold standard
growing out of his efforts to maintain
t. But it was great miss 2.