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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

The Populists i'll Mr.. Reeds district
say they are to compress their cam
paign into single week. This is moth
ing compared to the compression the
Populists themselves will have to
undergo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

The fish are still biting and Grover
the indianapolis ticket, although there
is little doubt but that he heartily APP
proves of it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07
For Representatives to Congress.

First District-THOAAS B. REED
OF Portland.
Second District-NELSON DING
LEY, JR., of Lewiston.
Third District-SETH L. MILL
KEN Of Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLES A. BOU-
TELLE Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

Bath merchants protest against politi-
cal rallies Saturday evenings on the
ground that they interfere with bust
ness which otherwise is especially good
on those evenings. Considering the in
terest the people take in political mat
ters this year we have no doubt the
Saturday night trade is somewhat
affected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

soap is not Objectionable. but nobody
wants 10 he lathered all the time 1t
looks too much like part of a wicked
plan to foment class war in this
campaign
(Public Ledger)
The populist programme. in full, in
dudes free silver. free trade and freak
candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

No notice whatever VIII b taken Of m
1gned communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BIZ HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation OF
veturn of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and Advertisements to
BURLEIGH Z FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

The Green Mountain boys are at the
front but an immense army is march
ing to support them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

discuss political questions but that it
has excellent publications on both sides
of the question for sale Eat a nominal
price" But in one of its editorials on
farmers have never gone for anything
in earnest that they haven't got" This
ought to be a good indication that the
EpitomSt doesn't favor reputation.
Certainly those who can get what they
go after in earnest have no excuse for
and we mistake the farmers is they do
not take that view of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

one application of DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil takes away the pain OF
the most severe burn. 1t is an ideal
family liniment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

nc Agricultural Epitomist published
at indianapolis notifies its readers who
ASK 'or information on the subject of
the currency that it does nor assu,no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

Moreover all seem to get more out of
a productive year. Certainly the la
borer does.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

The Bangor Commercial, which edi-
torially is very partial to the silver
trusts money, has the following in
teresting little story that describes tho
effect of the private money In use
years ago: MILESTONE Palmer was a
lively ola chap who went about thu
state of Maine selling stones to the
farmers in haying time. he was wit
and wag and an all-round genius at
repartee ana practical joking. one day
he went into a small wayside grocery
store and bought 20-cent piece of
tobacco. in the style of those days: he
paid for il with s. in State bank bills
The trader paid him back 81 50 in the
private script Of the time What's
this for" says Milestone Palmer
oh" said the trader. that's my
money; when you get five dollars Of It
bring it in and I'll redeem IT," Palmer
went out without more comment Two
days later Milestone Palmer appeared
again at the same store and asked for
pug of tobacco. When IL had been
handed him he poured liberal handful
of pumpkin seed on the counter and
pushed ii toward the proprietor.
What's that for" asked the aston
ished merchant. oh said MILESTONE
Palmer. with little twinkle in his eye.
that's my own money: when YOU get
five dollars Of il I'll redeem it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07
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Labor day.

So will think the farmer gathering his
surplus crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07
FOR GOVERNOR,
LLEWELLM POWERS
OF HOULTON.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
For PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
For Electors at Large:

For Electors at Large:
JOHN f. HILL, of Augusta.
JOEL WILBUR, of Avon.
First District-EDWIN PARSONS of
kennebunk.
Second District-A. r. MCPHERSON OF
BoOthbay Harbor.
Third District-TRED ATWOOD Of
Winterport.
Fourth District-ALBERT H. SAWYER
of Calais
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

day quiet life. by your news and gossip
and. your stories of experiences. All
farm houses are not of this excellent
sort. far from ii. II IS a matter In
which you have to depend on a judi
cious selection. | think from success
in the matter that ! can tell from the
outside of ii farm yard and buildings
whether il Is safe place To tie up to
for a meal or To stop over night. With
their fruit, their preserved things, and
with field and garden To Gull from. To-
gether with the meats the farms afford.
the farmers wives set tables that viii
often compare with the best to be- found
In the villages and cities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-07

After all there is something cheering
about an abundant harvest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

OF Jefferson street. The sole human occu-
pant of the place which was visited by the
Humane Soclety's secretary to-day has
lived four years longer than century,
and, with his horse, he inhabits an old
barn through which the bright sunshine
came generously. During the recent
storms the rains came with equal freedom.
The seepage from the portion of the
shanty that is partitioned off for the horse
trickles across the portion occupied by the
centenarian and keeps muddy the floor OF
earth. All around the walls are rags and
relics Of tinware that have been gathered by
the old man during many years. The bat
tered stove, held together by rusty wire,
was bought thirty years ago at a second
hand store in San Francisco, and is long
past the age of usefulness.
A few cracked and rusty pans and pots
complete the apology for eating apparatus,
and of furniture there is not Vestige. a
sack of rags is the only bed the old man
has slept on for years, and now it is soaked
and covered with mildew. There is not a
dry corner in the place and the rats hold
high carnival night and day.
But although he lacks any comfort
known to civilization, old John Rogers is
careful that his poor old horse shall be
made as comfortable as circumstances will
permit, and the only tight piece of roof is
over the trembling, shaggy quadruped.
The neighbors say that when they give
John food the horse will be attended to
first, and if there is any left the old man
will eat it.
Rogers is a study, no matter from which
standpoint he is viewed The abject pow
erty and squalor are pitiable. The man
does not seem to feel the cold, and his skin
is like wrinkled leather. For half a CEN
fury he has worn a rosary around his neck,
and has never failed to daily use it. The
beads have been so long around his neck
that there is groove into which they fall
from having been so long buttoned close
to the skin. Rogers prizes that rosary and
says the Archbishop of Malta gave it him
more than a lifetime ago. Hunger and
privation do not seem to have lessened his
devotion, for old John still retains all his
early reverence.
In one respect nature has been kind to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
faithfully going through his rosary without
missing a single bead.
A|KEN'S WAY,
Throws the Blame for His Delay
Upon the Federal
Judges.
Accordingly They Have interested
Senators Perkins and White as
to Their Needs.

United States Judges McKenna and
Morrow have evidently been made use of
by Government Architect Aiken as scape-
goats to explain his delay with the plans
for the new Federal building.
Some time ago they found that the
plans which Mr.. Aiken inherited from his
predecessor provided for much poorer &C
comm odations in the way of courtrooms,
chambers, clerks offices and libraries than
they have now. The Judges need more
room, instead of less, and the man who
drew the original plans seemed to have
had very poor appreciation of the de-
mands of justice. The way the rooms
were located, too, did not allow for light,
ventilation or quietude, to say nothing of
space. The Federal Judges are the Gus
todIans of the old Spanish archives, and
they need plenty of room, and they are
naturally entitled to decent accommoda-
tons.
Mr.. Aiken had allowed the impression
to get out that the delay in the plans was
due to the hardness of the Judges in max
ing known to him their needs, but the
fact is, according to statements made by
both Jurlsts yesterday. that they had al
ready sent on to Washington their sug-
gestions as to the alterations required in
the plans, but heard nothing more of the
matter until Mr.. Aiken's visit here. They
then called upon him and talked things
over and they learned that he was totally
unaware of their communication. How
ever he suggested that they formulate
their plans again, and they did so, and it
was supposed Mr.. Aiken would remodel
his plans after his return to Washington.
Their recommendations went no further,
though, and even when they sent on po-
lite note of inquiry the supervising archi-
tect did not have the grace to reply to it.
Ali the satisfaction they ever got was the
quoted newspaper interview of Mr.. Aiken
throwing the blame for the delay on them.
Finally Judge McKenna, on behalf of
Judge Morrow and himself, communi-
Gated with Senator Perkins. The Senator s
them that both he and Senator White
would give the matter imm ediate atten-
ton.
Mr.. Aiken still tries to make them the
scapegoats for his own carelessness, pro.
crastination and neglect of duty.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

DRESS GOODS Hvf f6y g 2PseiaP s aqGfsa
Every pattern new, fashionable, sensible, ser
vlceable and desirable. staple lines. They
are satisfactory goods The time to buy is
when we quote as below.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

the centenarian. During the past Jew
months his mind has shown signs of CIV
ing wav and what would be hardship to
others are unnoticed by him. As he sat
this afternoon, cold and hungry, on the
top of an old chest, his greatest anxiety
was for his horse and he feared that the
bowl of boiled potatoes with which he fed
his fayorlte was not sufficient. For him
self he had no thought.
Little by little the centenarian I'M
folded the romantic chapters of mis- life's
history.
He was born at Malta in 1892 and came
to this country when he was years OF
age. In the historic war of 1872 Rogers
was soldier and although he does not
remember the details of his early warlike
experience, he still retains his recollection
of dates.
Years ago, in the early 6fties, Rogers
came to California in the ship Thompson,
of which he was the second mate. lie
deserted, like thousands OF others, and
rushed to the gold mines, and although
then a comparatively old man he took
quite fortune out of the earth.
"What did you do with it?' he was
asked.
at went just as fast as I could throw it
away-yes, throw it away"
While in Seattle twenty years ago Rogers
was robbed of what little he had and since
then he has been a broken-down peddler.
During the last year he has been unable to
go around with his horse and wagon and
has received some aid from the Super
visors. Now he is utterly incapable to help
himself at all and it Is urged that he should
be housed in some public institution.
Words cannot picture the extreme priva-
ton that Rogers now struggles against.
He has not friend or relative. is with
out cent, a bed or meal; yet he uncom-
painingly looks forward to the grave
daily, deriving some little solace from
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
HueImanters AIimony.

Bernard Huelmantel had been ordered to
pay his ex-wife, Caroline Huelmsntel. SIS a
month alimony. and he is now under contempt
OF court for not doing so. He was before the
court on an order to show cause yesterday and
he was adjudged guilty of contempt. He was
given until tomorrow to pay up his alimony,
however, and if he has not settled up by that
time he will be sent 10 Jail
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
A JeweIer Fails.

Nat NJ. Raphael, retail jeweler, on Kearny
street, near Suffer, has failed for about
$40, 900. He owes his father $4,000 and his
father-fu-law $4,000. He also owes Phelps d
Miller 81 900 and M. Schussler $500. There
is due Eastern creditors about $50, 1000 The
assets of the store are of uncertain value. He
attributes his failure to depression in business,
creditors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
Once More the .Chutes. /,

At last the sun has made its temperance
after absence of many days. and the some
what damp ''chutes'' and trolley" on Haight
street, have put on a cheerful appearance once
more and resumed operations. The manage
ment is now prepared to comfortably accomo-
date crowds of any size, and business will be
larger, ii anything, than before the rains.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
NEW TO-DAY.
Some Shoes

hurt feet. Goodyear We1ts
don't. Feet rest with COM
fort in them. All dealers
sell them. All ages, both
sexes, may wear them.
Goodyear Wells are leather shoes, not rubber.
GOODYEAR SHOE MAcH'Y CO., BOSTON
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD


(Via SausalitO Ferry.
From San Francisco, beginning October 81, 1895.
WEEKDAYS.
For Mill VALLEY and San Rafael-7:3O, 9;16, 11;Uu
A. NJ; i AS, 3:45, 5:15, $50 PM.
San Quentin-7:30, 9:15 A. NJ: :4b bib r. n.
Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Saturdays at IL 80 P. NJ.
SUNDAYS.
For Mil Valley, San Rafael and San Quentin
300. 10:OO IL 80 A. N; 80, 800, 4;3O F6:lo
P.M. *Does not run to San Quentin.
THROUGH TRAINS.
7:3O A. NJ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and way stations
1.45 p. NJ Saturdays-Tomales and way stations.
500 A. NJ sundays-Point Reyes ana way statlons
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA CO.
Sells Crockery, ChInaware, Glassware an
Tinware
CHEAPEST OF ALL. TRY THEM.
Very Pretty Dishes. Very Cheap Prices.
81 Market street, S. F., Headquarters.
BRANCH STORES EVERYWHERE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
Penniless and Without a Rela-
tive, and Waiting Only
for Death.
HE WAS IN THE WAR OF 1912.
Coming to California in the Early Min
ing Days, He Acquired Wealth
and Lost It.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,l
sos Broadway, Jan. %.
Never has an officer OF the Humane So
ciety visited a place of squaIor that can
compare with the quarters occupied by
John Rogers, lO4 years old, near the foot
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

Colored Metal Dress
Buttons. all sizes; the lot
to close. Special sale
price.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

Nice soft Sponges; good
full size; will hold a quart
OF water; make your bath
aluxury; worth 25c each.
Special sale price. ........
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

Suede finish; colors in
assorted tans; all sizes;
value 25c pair. special
sale price. ...............
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30

Your choice of four
lines fancy French silks,
20 and 90 inches wide.
We sold them all season
for 81 85 and So yard. -.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-11-14
PICK UPS.
CAUGHT AFTER A DESPERATE
 CHASE

Apparently oblivious of the fact that he was pursued by a determined-look- ing man on a wheel, the scorcher flew down the smoothly paved street. His back was bumped his head, with it's rubber-neck attachment, was thrust forward and his feet flew up and down like the dashers of double-ac- tion steam churn.
 With eyes fixed steadfastly upon the scorcher the pursuer tore along the highway His teeth were firmly set, his lips pressed tightly together, and a look of dogged resolution overspread his lean, muscular face.
 The crowds along the street presently became aware of the chase and began to take an interest in it.
 Several joined in the pursuit.
 What has he done?"
 What do you want of him?"
 'tWho is le.'
 Paying no attention to these ques- tions. he flew along still faster never removing his eyes for an instant from the object of his pursuit.
 He began to lessen the distance be- tween them.
 It was evident he was gaining.
 Straining every nerve, he rapidly overhauled the scorching rider.
 "Say!" he gasped, as he drew along side. "How are you? You're riding machine just like mine, ain't you?'- Chicago Daily Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-11-14

Across the echoing expanse of Daylight Square," two steps down, balanced on the broad bosom of a thronging thoro'fare of many marts, rises a radiant rose-garden. Deathless blooms whose wax white or blush-red tints trip so truthfully to natures tune, one half-stretches to the pluck ing, and sighs to remember them not real roses.
 Just half a quarter for a big bunch of velvet buds and flowers.
 No charge for testing eye-sight- zee Optician.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-11-14
HOW TO PREvENr sHTPwREcl

HOW TO PREVENT SHIPWRECK.
 A certain young woman on the North Side teaches a, class in a mission Sun day-school. She has a difficult task imparting scraps of religious instruc- ton to her young charges, and often amusing answers are unconsciously re- turned to questions which she asks On one occasion she asked her pupils:
 What do the high priests do?"
 And received the reply:
 ''They burned insects before the peo- ple,'' by which the youngster, of course, meant incense.
 But one of the funniest experiences, which well shows the queer ideas which the children receive in their les sons, was given when, after a discus sion of shipwreck which followed les son three or four weeks previously on the well-known story of Jonah and the whale, she happened to ask:
 Suppose a big storm arose at sea and it looked as though you were going to be drowned what would you do?"
 T would throw a man overheard for a whale to swallow" was the reply Chicago Times-Herald.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-11-14

"F'ree-hearted, Whole-hearted," Solo-"O Happy Day."
 Sermon-"Athanasius the Lover of
 the Lord"
 Hymn-"Take My Life"
 ir-Hymn-"Blest Jesus Grant Us
 Strength"
 TO SPEAK IN WEST HAVEN.
 Dr. c. C.. Barker of Meriden will speak in Temperance hall Center street, West Haven, tomorrow, both afternoon and evening" Dr. and Mrs. Barker will sing at both services.
 FIRST M. B. CHURCH CHOIR.
 The excellent choir of the First Meth odist church will give one of it's popular praise services on next Sabbath even ing at 7:30. -.... THE CONFERENCES OF CHURCHES
 The conference of the churches for Bible study and the deepening of the spiritual life will begin at Calvary Bap- tist church Tuesday morning, the 17th, At 10 a. m. Rev. Dr. F. A. M. Brown of the First Presbyterian church will lead a service of meditation and prayer. This will be followed by a Bible expo sition on the fact of Revelation God speaking to mem and an address on the primary ground of the missionary en- terprise of the Christian church. The speakers on these topics are Rev. Walker Rauschenbusch of New York, and Rev. pr. F. M Ellis of Brooklyn. Mrs. F. M. Whittemore. Of the Door of Hope, New York, will speak Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock on 'The Prayer of Life.' Rev. Josiah Strong, D. D.,
 Author of Our Country" and gener- al secretary of the Evangelical alliance, will speak Tuesday evening at o'clock on "The Christianization of Money" Other Meetings Of the conference will be held We'd nesday, Thursday and Friday-three sessions a day. Al Christians are urg- ed to attend and pray for blessing upon the meetings. AT GRACE M. F. CHURCH.
 There will be three preaching services at the Grace M. E. church tomorrow, besides a prayer and praise service be- | fore the morning service and Sunday school and Christian Endeavor meet | ing. Rev. William and Mrs. Park, the pop | ular evangelists of New England, will | be present at every service. MT. Park will preach in the morning and spe- | cial afternoon service has been arrang- | ed for, at which he will preach again. | Mrs, Park will preach in the evening. | MT. and Mrs. Park make the meetings more interesting by their excellent | singing.
 UNITED MINISTER'S MEETING. | At the United Ministers meeting on 1 Monday morning Professor George F. | Day, D. D., will read paper on "The l Present Status of Congregational Mis- sions."
 MIR. THRASHER WILL SPEAK. | In Taylor church, corner Division street and Shelton avenue, Sunday eve ming, MT. s. P. Thrasher, secretary of the State Law and Order league, will speak on the subject, Evils to Which | the Young in New Haven Are Ex- posed and Remedies" MT. Thrasher is @ most interesting speaker and there is unquestionably no one better fitted, from his position and wide observation, to speak upon such an important sub | ject. He ought to be heard by every parent in the city
 AT BEULAH MISSION.
 Rev. c. D. Steele will preach in Beu- lah mission 55 Court street, Sunday evening at 7:30 Subject "The Virgin and the Spirit; illustrated by stere- opticon views. Seats free. Come.
 Rev. MT. GrifTin's topic for his to- morrow mornings sermon is "Parti-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-11-14
THE CITY MISSIONS.
THE TELEGRAPH POLE OF THE
 DESERT

"Yes," said Joseph Donner, superin- tendent of telegraph for the Southern Pacific railroad, telegraph poles along the line have a hard time. Particular ly is this so out west, where the poles are costly and stations are few and far between. Now, out in the Arizona des- ert the poles are played the deuce with generally. There is a sort of Wood- becker that picks the posts absolutely to pieces, thinking there may be in >sects inside of the wood They hear the humming and haven't sense enough to know what causes it. Then near the hills the black bears imagine that each pole contains swarm of bees, and they climb to the top and chew the glass insulators to pieces, but the sandstorms are the things that create the most havoc. When the wind blows strongly the sand is drifted at a rapid rate and the grains cut away the wood at a fearful rate. It was common thing to have an oak pole worn to a shaving in days time, while I have seen poles just ground to the surface of the earth during a single storm. Things got so bad out there that the company decided to substitute steel poles for the oak and cedar, but that didn't remedy the evil at all, The sand just wore away the metal on each side of the pole until the center was as sharp as a razor, and all the Indians in the country used to shave themselves on the edge. We finally managed to fix things. Just painted the poles with soft pitch. The pitch caught the sand. and now every pole is about two feet thick and solid as a rock,-New Or leans Times Democrat.