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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Mrs. Albert Goodwin, wife Of the
representative from South Berwick.
returned home, Friday, after passing
the week in thefcity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

A benefit polo game WIN be gixen for
Valentine Holt. NEXT sEnesday eve
ming. in City hs1i. between the Bath
and Augusta teams The arrange
ments have been made through Man
ager Smart to play on that night, and
a good attendance Il expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

The address on Some Needed Re
forms in the Augusta Poor Depart
ment," by Rev. Mr.. Cummings. which
was postponed from last Sunday eye-l
ming, will be given tomorrow evening
in the Methodist church at 7o'cl6ck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Hon. Frank L. Noble and Mrs. No
bic returned to Lewiston. Friday, to
pass Sunday at their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Mrs. Leroy r.. Pike returned TO her
home in Cornish. Friday. after passing
the week in the city with her husband,
Senator Pike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Suppose you think up your wants
for next week and insert them in the
Want" columns of the Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Ibid We ever hear ten OF the Barney
that's found near the banks Of Killar-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Miss May Runnels of Waterville.
was in the city. yesterday. visiting
Miss Bertha E. Grey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Grossly White. OF New York. il visit
ing friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Jere H. Libby went to Brunswick.
Friday. to attend the Psi Epsilon hop
given in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Miss Maud Jones OF North White
field, Is visiting Mrs. Stanley Hawkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Mrs Georgiana Upton Of New York.
is visiting her son, r. j. Upton. on
Court street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

i. More lynx killed in Hancock county
during the past hunting season than
N any other county in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Mr.. Charles Parker OF Plymouth. is
In the city, visiting friends for few
days. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13
For SALE.

Five very valuable pews In good loca-
tion in Univfersalist church in Augusta,
at very reasonable prices. Inquire Of F.
J. c. Little, attorney. 1870 Water street,
AH sgnsatf me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Lettuce and radishes at F., L. WEBB
ber's, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13
WANTED

travelling. Something new. Big money.
Easy sales. Employment steady If salts
factory. Call early and secure a profit
able position. Room No. s. Arlington
house. Augusta. Hours, to I. Nj: and
all day Sunday. febl3d2t@
Several upright, industrious persons in
Maine. as State agents. or managers. for
responsible house. $3.50 and expenses.
Permanent positions Enclose reference.
Address The Dominion Company; Dept;
2. Chicago. febl2d2lt"
At once energetic young men, for spec
ial work; no competition: exclusive terri
tory. Salary or commission. Send stamp
to Hubbard Co.. Portland, Me.
feb6d1wks
Good, steady girl, for restaurant work.
Apply to G. NJ. Williams, 10i Water
street, Gardiner feb5dtf
Agents. $50 to $50 a week sure. No capt
tai needed. New Goods. New Plan; Sells
at sight. Every family needs 1t.
H. aoT ciaanna s Shlo d ca seA
Salesman; salary paid weekly. expert
Ree1es
ter, N. Y.
novi4 ,sat&mon.s mos.
OUR EMPLOYMENT PARLoRSl are
again opened where ladies' can obtain a
| IifSI class servant. II Is our aim lVsHldCe
only reliable help and those with good
references. Help of all kinds supplied
at short notice.
Situations wanted FOR three girls that
are not afraid OF work, to do second
work. Also two girls to take care of
children. Good references. Mrs. Lizzie
Boyes. w. C. r. L. ROBINS, tup one flightJ
223 Water street. feb4dtf
2 INSTRUMENTAL M1JSIC-Miss May
Simmons piano and organ teacher, will be
at w. c. T. L.. rooms 223 Water street.
Tuesday and Wednesday of each week.
For information references, etc, call at
above place or 40 Jefferson street.
febgd1mo@
a capable girl for general homework.
Inquire at Journal office. feb2d&wtf
BOUGHT AND SOLD-New and second
hand clothing, furniture. stoves, carpets.
harnesses and everything that anyone
wants. Send postal and will call. II. H.
Stickney, 43 Cony ST., Augusta.
CASH PAID for all kinds of second
hand furniture, carpets, bedding, pictures
books, crockery. glassware, stoves, etc..
send postal, will call at any time. C. w.
MORRILL,, Augusta.
jan2dtf
n ANTS put in these columns secure
more answers thar those who have not
tried are aware. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13
Local Matters.

Hon. H. NJ. Heath was in Portland,
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

The saddle and breeching of brass
mounted SINGLE harness on the road from
sane hospital Finder please leave at the
Journal office or send word. febll wits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

An improved corn pepper to be used on
the street. Will be sold at a bargain
Apply to b. M. Bradstreet. Evans house,
Gardiner. tanlSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Miss NJ. E. Sheehan has returned from
Madame Mays, Boston. and is prepared
to do first-class work In manicuring, hair
dressing. smuggling and shampooing. At
No. Green Street place, or will call at
homes If desired. ian26dlm.
MADAM GRANDCHILDREN. is at AZ
Gage street, Augusta, Me. jan4tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

A numper OF Desirable residences in
Augusta, Maine. varying in prices from
$50 to $500: also severa! 10 to Is acre
two-story house and lot in Lewiston,
Maine. A number Of farms in Kennebec
county, varying In price from 5000 to
W. Whitehouse. Attorney, Augusta, Ne.
JAM. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13
GIVE FREE TO ALL

those who are interested in this matter
sample box of this medicine. and to
have it done in such an open manner
that none can question the honesty of
the test.
For the purpose of making this test
large number of samples have been
sent to
c. B. MURPHY.
which will be given to any and all
persons who will call at our store on
Tuesday. Feb. 16 from 10 A. NJ to :
P. Nj. To each applicant for "a, free
sample of these pills we wifi also give
little book on kidney diseases. which
sets out in a clear plain manner just
such information as would be wanted
by anyone with weak kidneys. For
free samples of pills :. 2 , -
Write to or call on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

At once energetic young men. for spec
ial work; no competition. exclusive terri
tory. Salary or commission. Send stamp
to Hubbard Co.. Portland, Me.
feh6d1Wks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Several upright. industrious persons in
Maine. as State agents. or managers. for
responsible house. $3.50 and expenses.
Permanent positions. Enclose reference.
Address The Dominion Company. Dept.
2. Chicago feb12d21t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

"A store In Riverside block. Inquire Of
DR.. J. r. Hill or VIM. II. Libby.
jan1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-13

Good, steady girl, for restaurant work
Apply to G. NJ. Williams, 10i Water
street Gardiner. feb5dtf
The Press., 1897-09-02
Sicilian Love ChnrIna.

The love charms of Sicily are many and curious One, very popular and considered very powerful. is to put into an eggsholl q few drops of the blood of the longing lover. The shell is exposed to the sun for three days and to the dew for three nights. 1t is then placed on hot ashes until caloined, when the whole is reduced to a fine powder and administered secretly In a cup of coffee or a glass of wine to the object of affeo- tion. Another charm is for the witch to undress at midnight and tie her clothes up in bundle which she places on her head. Then, kneeling in the center of her room, she pronounces an incanta- tion, at the end of which she shakes her head. If the bundle falls in front of her, 1t Is good sign; should 1t fall be- hind her the charm will not avail. Yet another is worked in the following manner: Pieces of green, red and white ribbon arc purchased in threo different shops, the name of the persons to be charmed being repeated, mentally, each time. The shopkeeper must be paid with the left hand, the ribbon being received in the right. When all the pieces are bought, they arc taken to a witch, who sets out to find the person to be charmed. On finding him, or her, the witch nut tors to herself. With these ribbons bind you to such a one" Then she re- turns the ribbons to the purchaser. who ties them beneath his or her left knee and wears them at church. -Macmil- lan'a
The Press., 1897-09-02
VILLAGE ODDITIES.
English Towns Distinguished For BeGne
 One Of Kind.

English Towns Distinguished FoR Being
 One Of Kind.
 Undoubtedly the most extraordinary township in England is that of skiddaw, in Cumberland. It contains but one house, the oocupier of which Is unable to exercise the Briton's privilege of vot- ing because there Is no overseer to pre- pare voters list and no church or oth- CT place of worship or assembly on which to publish one.
 The most remote village in England is that of Farley -cum- Pitton. This tru- ly rural spot is 80H miles from the nearest railway station. As contrast to this may be mentioned the hamlet of Ystrad, about 10 miles from Cardiff. This tiny settlement possesses two i'm portant main roads ewo railways and two large rivers
 A very unique feature is exclusively claimed by Trimley, small village in Suffolk. In the one churchyard of the parish two churches are to be seen. Serv- Ice is conducted three times week in each of these churches at the same hour.
 The deepest we'll In England is found at Hamilton, in Hampshire It stretch es $50 feet below the surface of the earth. About half way down this we'll shaft is 8 subway, three miles in length, which leads to the seacoast.
 On the top of the parish church tow CT in Bicknoller, Somersetshire, is a yew tree, now five feet high and still growing in a hardy fashion. It is gen. erally believed that the tree owes its origin to a seed dropped by bird
 Perhaps the most splendidly deco rated church in the kingdom is that of Whitley Court, Worcestershire. It is en- tirely constructed of white marble, the pews are chastely carved, and the pull pit is of genuine Carrara marble, richly paneled with precious stonea
 On the village green at Mer1den, in Warwickshire, there is large stone cross which is supposed to mark the central point of England -Pearson'e Magazine
The Press., 1897-09-02
Two GiantA

Cajanus, 0 Swedish giant who was 9 feet high, was on exhibition In London in 1742, and several old handbills still exist which set forth the measurements of this freak of nature. Thirty years later we have Charles Byrne, who was feet inches in height in his stock inged feet. He, however, died young, at the age of 22, from hard drinking. Cotter O'Byrne, another Irish giant, followed a few years later. He was born at Kinsale in 170l, and at the age of 15 was feet high. This by the time be was 23 had increased to feet inches, and then he changed his name to O'Brian, in order to make people think that he was descended from King Brian Boroihme. and went on exhibition At that business bo, of course, soon realized very comfortable fortune and retired-dying at Clifton on Sept, g., 1904. His will especially provided that his body should bo thrown into the sou in order to prevent the surgeons from cutting it up.-London Standard.
The Press., 1897-09-02
eHoOrlNo BOUMrYJUMPERe

Et I3es.un.e Imperative After Gettysburg,
 Gnd Gincoln ns4usod to Interfere
 "Did you ever see man shot for de- sertion2"
 "Yes, several of them. Tho first one was a man of our brigade. He deserted while we were near Fredericksburg and joined the Confederate army. A few weeks before we started for Gettysburg Confederate deserter reached the lines of another brigade and was placed un- der guard A soldier of our brigade passing that way saw the Confederate and was surprised to find that be was the man wbo had deserted from his company few weeks before Found guilty, he was sentenced to be shot. The day upon which he was to die we were on the way to Pennsylvania to help fight the great deciding battle. The deserter was placed in m ambulance, by his coffin, that morning. At noon, after hardtack, pork aud coffee, the brigade formed three lines of a square, when the deserter was marched from right to left of the line and seated upon the coffin. Twelve men were marched two or three rods from him. The officer gave the command, Ready, aim, f1reP The criminal fell back on his coffin, pierced by five or six bullets. The bur ial followed immediately, without serv- Ice, and the brigade pulled out, the band playing quiokstep.
 "After the battle of Gettysburg, and when the Fifth corps was camped near the Rappahannock river, in September, the whole command was formed on three sides of square, the customary formation, and witnessed the shooting of five deserters. All of them were of the class known as bounty jumpers They had deserted several times, one of them five times. They were New York CTS. A desperate effort had been made to save their lives. Several committees from the great city had waited upon President Lincoln and pleaded for them. The wives and children of two of them visited the president, but MT. Lincoln could not be moved. He had overlooked the offense in hundreds of instances, but the time had come when the dis oipline of the army demanded the se- verest punishment of soldiers found guilty of that crime.
 "Secretary Stanton, for n year before MT. Lincoln had refused to so punish deserters had pleaded with him to lot the law have its way. MT. Stanton had told the president many time that his soft heart was spelling the army and endangering tho life of the nation, but Mr. Lincoln paid little heed until 1868.
 ''In some portions of the army it was the custom to hang deserters, but in most instances they were shot, and in the presence of thoir respective com. mands, Us described. The effect was magical Desertions were little heard of for the next few months. "-Chicagc Times Herald.
The Press., 1897-09-02
THE MOST ICY SPOT.
Werkojank, Siberia, Is the COldest Region
 of the Globe.

Werkojank, Siberia, Is the COldest Region
 of the Globe.
 The coldest region of the globe, that of Werkojank, in Siberia, where the low. est temperature of 90 degrees F. has been observed, and the mean of January is -48 degrees F., is inhabited by about 0,600 persons of the Jakut and Lamut races In a large part of the region, ao. cording to the representation of Mir. Sergius Kovalik, in the bulletin of the Geographical society of Irkutsk, the air Is so dry and winds are so rare that the intensity of the cold is not fully realized. Farther east there are sometimes terri ble storms. In the summer time the temperature sometimes rises to 86 de. grees F. i'll the shade, while it freezes at night. The latter part of this season is often marked by copious rains and ex. tensive inundations
 Vegetation is scanty. There are nc trees, only meadows. The people hunt fur bearing animals, fish and raise cat tie and reindeer It requires about eight COWS to support a family, four be- ing milked in the summer and two in the winter The cattle are fed hay in the winter and are allowed to go out oo. casionally when it is not too cold, their teats being carefully covered up with felt Milk is the principal food, occa- sionally supplemented with hares, which are quite abundant The houses are oi wood, covered with clay, and consist ot one room. in which the people and their animals live together, The wealthier classes are better provided with lodging and food. The people are very hospita- ble, but excessively punctilious concern ing points of honor, such as the place al table. Popular Science Monthly.
The Press., 1897-09-02
EXACTlNG DISCIPLINE.
Spartan Severity Ruled Philip GilberF
 HamertOn In His Childhood.

Spartan Severity Ruled Philip Gilbert
 HamertOn In His Childhood.
 Philip Gilbert Hamerton was, during his childhood, the victim of & severe and cruel discipline. His father was man of ungovernable temper and Irregu- lar life, who had no sympathy with childish foibles and whose only idea of educating boy was to make man of him"
 His method of teaching the lad to ride was to accompany him on vicious black horse. and when little Philip erred in any of the observances of good riders to punish him with his heavy hunting whip. The whip had steel Hammer at the end of long handle, and if at any time the owner fancied that the child was turning out his toes he would not say anything, but with cruel dexterity deal him a blow on the foot, sharp enough to make him writhe with pain
 Yet this Spartan severity had its val uable side. The elder Hamerton under stood the importance of concentration, and if he saw the bCy occupied with several books would say:
 ''Take one of those books and read 1t steadily. Don't potter and play with half dozen. :"
 What he hated most was a lie or the shadow of a lie, and so bitter WAS this aversion that Philip was sometimes punished unjustly. He was expected to practice with dumbbells 5 minutes ev- cry morning. This exercise wAs taken in the garden, but before beginning he always looked at the clock in the sitting room. One day the father met him and asked:
 ''Have you done your 15 minutesH''
 "Yes, papa" /"
 ''That Is not true said his aunt from the next room. "He has only prao- ticed for ten minutes. Look at the clock''
 The hand stood at 10 minutes past II, and though the boy protested that he had begun at ten minutes before the hour the additional lie" put his father in 8 fury, and he was ordered to prao- tice continually for two hours And, though the child was ready to drop with fatigue long before the 12O minutes were over, not one of them was remit ted-Youth' Companion.
The Press., 1897-09-02
In Doubt.

A certain minister, who is not always so careful as he ought to be in making his teaching and his practice correspond, was lately telling some friends a story of adventure. It was a pretty "tall" story, and the minister's 10-year-old lit tie girl was observed to be listening to it very inteatly. When he finished, she fastened her wide open eyes upon her fathers face and said very gravely, "Is that true, CT are you preaching now. papa" ?"-Household Words.
The Press., 1897-09-02

A VALUABLE PREsCRIPTIoN.- - Editor Morrison, of Worthington, Ind, "Sun, writes ''You have valuable prescrip. tion in Electric Bitters, and 1 can cheer. fully recommend it for Constipation and Sick Headache, and as general system tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2,625 Cottage Grove avenue. Chicago, was all run down, could not eat nor digest food, had backache which never left her and felt tired and weary
 but six bottles of Electric Bitters restored her health and renewed her strength. Prices 50 cents and $1.00. Get bottle at E. K. Tafts drug store. 6
The Press., 1897-09-02
How,s Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Toledo, o. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all his business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
 gistS, Toledo o.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces of the system Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Press., 1897-09-02

It is asserted by typographical au- thorities that the first Bible printed in America was "John Eliot's Indian Bi- ble, D ill 1863. The language into which this Bible was translated is extinct, and it is said only one or two persons are able to read it.
The Press., 1897-09-02
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours i; a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen it is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate, or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order
The Press., 1897-09-02
A slight Contrast.

What stylish dressi''
 "Yes; tt cost me $50. had 1t made to wear to the last charity card party. " "What does it cost to go to one of the parties?'
 Twenty five cents. " - Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Press., 1897-09-02
The Largest Book.

Professor Max Muller of Oxford, iu recent lecture, called attention to the largest book in the world, the wonder full Ruth Daw. It consists of 729 parts, in the shape of white marble plates covered with inscriptions, each plate built over with temple of brick. It is found near the old priest oity of Man dalay, in Burma, and this temple city of more than 200 pagodas virtually makes up this monster book.
The Press., 1897-09-02
A Great surprise la i'm store

for those who go to-day and get package of GRAIN-O. It takes the place of coffee at about A the cost, and can be given to the children as well as the adult with great benefit. 1t is made of pure grains and looks and tastes like the finest grades of Java coffee. A cup of Grain-O is bet ter for the system than a tonic. What coffee breaks down Grain-O builds up. Ask your grocer for Grain-O. l5c. and 25c.
The Press., 1897-09-02

Certainly you don't want to suffer with dyspepsia, constipation, sick headache, sallow skin and loss of appetite. You have never tried De Witt's Little Early Risers for these complaints or you would have been cured. They are small pills
The Press., 1897-09-02
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort In the knowledge sc often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfils every wish in relieving pain In the back kidneys, liver, bladder and every part oi the urinary passages. It corrects inabil. ity to hold urine and scalding pain ir passing it, or bad effects following use oi liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. Ii stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need 8 medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have sample bot tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention The Press and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghampton, N. |. The proprietors of this paper guar antee the genuineness of this offer
The Press., 1897-09-02

To heal the broken and diseased tis. sues, to soothe the irritated surfaces, to instantly relieve and to permanently cure is the mission of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-09-02

At one time during the life of John Bright there were no fewer than seven members of his family with seats in the house of commons
The Press., 1897-09-02
rhirtv.twn 1imea Rnr re.aoe

Out of 80 arbitration treaties among the nations of the world since 1915 the United States has borne 8 part in 82, far more than any other nation.-Bos- ton Globe.
The Press., 1897-09-02

President McKinley's mail averages from 1000 to 1 BOO letters day. and SC. veral sacks of newspapers.