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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
The Greatest OF Them All.

For days the dear people have been
waiting for the grand opening at the
mamouth establishment of Soper q Co.
Well both the expected and the unex-
pected happened at just 1856 o clock, last
evening, when the doors of the establish
ment which had been closed were thrown
doorway was full the sidewalk was
crowded Deputy Marshal Woodbury.
scratched his ear and then stood aghast,
unable to keep the walk clear.
First. up went the curtains displaying
the magnificent windows loaded down
with dress goods in silks and velrets and
tr and mllienry A glimpse s. a., Of
glistening in the blaze of electric lights
was had from across the street.
The young ladies and gentlemen con-
nccted with the establishment were ar
rayed in their best. each of the. q wear
ing Il cut flower souvenir sent them by u
weli-known commercial man.
Mr.. soper and Mr.. Clukey intended to
stand at the door and welcome the peo-
pie, but the crush was SO great that the
worthy gentlemen were borne backward
by the flow of the tide of humanity and
each managed to get shelter behind n
friendly corner of the first counter.
Mr.. Soper's eyes We're sight to be-
hold. He looked distracted not to say
amazed. lie had expected something like
400 or possibly 800 people to come, but in
side OF the first 10 minutes more than
1909 people had entered and slowed them
selves away in the goods department Of
street floors and they We're still coming
Wcll-known commercial men had made
a point to attend and they Were
as much surprised as anyone. One said
to the Journal: Never saw anything ike
it anywhere. Gee, whiz! what a jam"
Miss Swain, manager of the millinery
department on the second floor stood on
the half-landinS of the stairs leading
above. and of course she was all smiles
and she is not to be criticized if she fe,t
bit vain. realizing she
the handsome sight in store for the sight
seerS in her department.
Not n thing was for sale. last night. t
was to he solely Soper a. Cos greeting to
their great host of friends. and as q sue
cess it was 200 per cent. above par. 1t
was simply sight to behold. 1t passed
all power of description or Imagination
even. There was such a crush that Mr..
Soper sent for two police officers to help
manage the throng. The occasion was
for anybody and everybody. and they
were all there, beside a grand stand full.
In the millinery department young Ia
dies distributed cut flower souvenirs sent
the firm by the different houses with
whom they do business, and it was a
pretty feature of the occasion.
Halls Orchestra was in attendance on
the second floor, and gave fine concert
of the following numbers
March, "Col. Fitch" Prof. r. b. Hall
Overture, Morning. Noon and Night
Suppa
Selection. "The Geezer." Stronberg
Cornet solo. West Brighton" Hartmann
Prof r. b. Hall.
Waltz. "Zenda, Whitmark
Characteristic, Little Kinkies,'' Tobias
Galop. AT the Fair. BurrlI
Soper e. Co. felt like crying enough
at $50. They felt more like it at 9 o'clock.
for the crowd was still coming and going
like the waves of sea, but they have no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
saN6UIlLY AND ;AcHUA ARRESTED.
The Spanish Vice Consul al lacks onyilIe
Makes The Charge.

New York, April s.--A special to the
Press from Jacksonville. Fla, says:
Much excitement prevailed. Wednesday
evening. among the Cuban residents
when it became known that General San
gully and General +. Leckua had been
arrested under United States com
rnander's warrant upon information ana
belief sworn out by the Spanish vice
consul. Senior Juan Polaur
This affidavit charges these men with
melting and attempting to organize and
start Off military expedition against
he government Of Spain. q country with
which We are at peace, this being the
expedition said % have started from
Fernandina on April 4.
Tho warrant was served quietly, but
the Cuban generals were not taken into
custody. They gave their word Of honor
that they would be present at the com
lnissioners office. tomorrow. at the
hearing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
SUPREME COLONY. PILGRIM Fathers.
In Session at Lowell, Mass. Elects Supreme
Officers for 1897.

Lowell, Mass. April S.The principal
business Of the session Of the Supreme
Colony Of the United Order of Pilgrim
Fathers was the election of officers.
This resulted in the choice of the fol-
lowing: Supreme Governor, j. Scolly
Taft. Keene. n. H: supreme lieutenant
governor, Henry s. Treadwell, Boston;
supreme secretary, James T.. Shepard.
Lawrence. supreme treasurer. A. I.
EuGbee, Lawrence: trustees, J. II. HaT-
fiman. Boston; Il. =. Lincoln, Boston:
f. y. Sleeper. Sebattus, Maine: w. L..
Thompson. Lawrence; John Q. Bates,
Fast Boston.
The officers We're installed and supper
aad an entertainment followed in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
POSTAL CLERKS PROTEST
Against Management Of Philadelphia Pos!
Office by the Democrats,

Washington. April S-Charges Of in
Justice and irregularities against the past
administration of the Philadelphia post
Office were made by a delegation from the
carriers OF that office, today. in hearing
before First Assistant Postmaster Gen
,ral Heath.
Complaint was made Of a decrease in
the force Of carriers after it had been
decreased in November 1894 by 50 Demo
Gratis. who had been regularly appointed
from Il Democratic sub-list.
The decrease was % men and they al
:yed that by this reduction u Republi-
cans ana Republicans who had failed to
contribute to a political assessment of 3ia
per cent. Of their salaries were placed on
She sub-list.
They also protested against the secret
agent espionage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
STATE PRISON VACATIONS
Given Five Een at Kecne. n. H., for Breaking
and Entering.

Keene. n. H.. April Sat the session
IF the supreme court, today, the fol-
lowing state prison sentences We're i'm
posed by Judge Wallace, all the de
PENDANTS pleading guilty to breaking
and entering summer cottages at Ha1-
risville;
Charles Smith and Daniel Murphy.
three years each; stephen II. Wiley
and Richard Granger, two years each:
Thomas Emerson, one year.
The grand jury also reported 2S in
lictments, mostly OF liquor cases, which
were put over until next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

fault TO find. for if they did not want
such a crowd they should not have adver-
tised in the Journal. We were sorry for
the poor tired clerks. who had worked
so hard for the event To be- a success. and
the Journal conEratulates Sopcr q co.
on the success of the greatest thing Of
the kind ever known in Maine. 1t was
estimated that at least 2ooo people visited
the store during the evening.
In closing this off hand sketch-it was
simply Impossible to so into detail for IL
would require Il two-page insert in thu
Journal-we would respectfully call al
tention to the firms ad. at the top Of
this page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
Co"sua'ptio"
can be Cured
DIR. sCHENcK's PULMoNIc SYRUP
cured thousands
Send for his bool:. It's free.
DIR J. Il. sCHENCK Sca, Philadelphia
THE SHIPPING BILL.
Shipping Representatives Consult Over Pro.
posed Changes in The E'kins Measure.

Washington, April s.-A meeting OF
representatives of the shipping inter-
ests was held, Wednesday, in this city,
for the purpose Of promoting legislation
looking to the encouragement Of Ameri-
can chipping. Several amendments
have been proposed to the Elkins bill.
One Of them provides a method by
which ships owned by citizens of the
United States and now under a foreign
flag may come under the American
flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The regular meeting Of Ahiram En-
campment this evening. Work in the
Royal Purple degree. Refreshments
will be served. A full attendance is de-
sired as business of Importance is to
be transacted Also some action is to
be taken in regard to the District meet
ing of the Encampments in this dis
trict, which is to be held in Waterville,
sometime in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

There will be an opening of Mexican
drawn work at the Woman's exchange
at the Woman's reading rooms, Friday
ard Saturday of this week. A large
ard varied assortment of this beautiful
work, comprising table covers, doiiies,
handkerchiefs, etc, will be on exhibit
ton, and anyone desiring really eX-
quisite specimen of Mexican work will
Go we'll to go early, as the collection
will remain here only today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
Blood Is Life.

1t is the medium which carries 10
every nerve, muscle, organ and hore us
nourishment and strength. III the
blood is pure. rich and healthy you wiz
be we'll: if impure, disease VIII soon
overtake you. Hoods Sarsapariiia mas
power to keep you in health by H'aA-
ing your blood rich and pure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
PEGRAN- GARY.
The Daughter Of The Postmaster General Is
Married al Baltimore.

Baltimore, April S.-The most brill
liant social event of the season in this
city, was the wedding of Miss Ida
Catherine Gary. daughter of the post
master general. to Mr.. Francis Edward
Fegran, which took place here, Wednes-
day The ceremony was performed at
Brown Memorial church by the Rev
Maltbie ID. BabcOck, who used the
Episcopal service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Hon. NJ. c. Foster in his talk before the
city council. Wednesday evening, SPOKE
clearly of the danger to him as a con
tractor to have work ON the new city
building stopped, when he is limited as
to time and under a $4,000 bond to finish
the building within the limit. Mr.. Eos
ter holds that he has nothing to do witt
the city council. except through the build
ing commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
You Oug ht to
Be Interested
to Know We are Offering as Good
values as Can BE Found in New
York or Boston.

Our Dress Goods Department is COM
plcte with all the novelties that could be
picked up.
We buy Hosiery, Corsets. and Under
wear, in large quantities and can sell
them at prices that defy competition.
We are offering Jackets in green tans,
and blacks all silk lined with strapped
seams, for $50. Empire jackets. braid
trimmed, all lined, very stylish, $685.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Black diagonal and ladies cloth jackets
$3.50. Latest cut cloth capes, braided,
new empire style $500.
Storm serge suits, in all shades latest
cut jackets, $780, A fancy suit, silk lined
jacket. for $9.00-never retailed elsewhere
for less than so or $12.
Covert cloth, braid trimmed suits, all
shades, SO and $l2-worth SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The city marshal was instructed py ,i,e
municipal officers. Wednesday night, =,
notify Officer Simpson that ms services
We're no longer required. Whether Iso III, 4 \
will make a further fight Is not and VIII
not be known until his counsel Judge
Philbrook. returns from Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The members of the Bates College Glee
Club were at the station. YESTERDAY
morning, on their way home from rus
field where they appeared the nisht p1,
several times and as the train pulled out
they gave Colby a salute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Sam was conversing with seVeral
members of the Bates Glee Club at the
station, when confidentially he allowed
that Colby would do the Bates TO a
nice crispy brown on the diamond, TINS
year. The B. G. G.. allowed that they
did not positively know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

In one school room in TINS city tm na
seating capacity of which room Is %
100 scholars have reported to attend. IN
another room there are rs scholars In at
tendance with but one teacher me san
itary appurtenances of the college, aV
enue school is something bordering Oh
the awful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Just watch Rawson. who plays al
short for c. c. l., this year. If he does
not astonish as well as tickle the home
bleachers we never again guess on
base ball weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The following young ladies of the
freshman class have been selected tc
take part in the annual Colby fresh
man reading: Miss Ames, Miss Gal
lert. Miss Hutchinson, Miss Jones, Miss
Pike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

| At Wednesday nights meeting OF the
municipal officers. after the dissolution
of the joint convention, the mayor read
the opinion of City Solicitor Eaton 10 inc
effect that officer George Simpson Is ho'
a legal officer of the city. Looks now us
though the matter would so TO the SUI
nreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
The Somerset uotal, North Arson. Me-,

has for MANY years been the nome %,
snortsnen and the commercial man when
in this section of the State. The hotel Is
but a short dis.a1cN Il IN re best nsn
ponds and hunting grounds In the Stats.
The .,erv connected with the house Is
aI..ps md the very best. The cuisine
speaks for Itself and the terms are most
reasonable when making pians .or
.Iset hotel. Geo. II. Clarke. proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

An attempt is being made in the wooden
mill to organize a club for the purpose
of playing cricket, the game SO much en-
loyed in the old country and Canada
The club will be called the Coburn Wool
en- Mill club ana the following officers
have been elected: President Lewis An
derson; vice presidents. T. IL. Anderson
Lewis Anderson treasurer. w. r. Eel.
lot; secretary ID. j. Gator; executive,
committee, Edward Leach, John Done
gan. l.. Coburn. NJ. Gledhill and Johr
Waugh. 1t is hoped that two clubs will
be formed and without doubt much locai
interest will be shown in the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The crowded conditions OF the Soiiese
avenue and the Brook street schools, and
the fact that this will be more objection
able with the arrival Of hot weather
leads the board of education TO raise the
cry for more schoolhouses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

! "Old Put" and Young Put" were in
the practice game, yesterday, playing
il their old positions of first and second
corners for Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The woman's town meeting was
filled to OVERLOOKING and there was fur
galore. The ladies of the Methodist
church Melted a neat sum through the
unique scheme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The municipal officers raised a COM
mittee Wednesday night, to look into
the matter of a new Schoolhouse. 1t is
important in the judgment of the school
board that the matter should be attended
to at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The Portland Co. of Portland last week
shipped five carloads of material fer PUN
GiSesters to New \ ork en- route for japan
and via steamer Manhattan. which sailed
Thursday night. for New York the bal
ance OF the shipment, five more carloads,
We're shipped. This shipment comprises
sufficient material for five dgesters. of
a total weight of 200 tons. The above
digesters are the first of their kind ever
shipped to Japan from this country Two
of them. each 10 feet in diameter by %
feet long. are to be erected in the mills;
OF the Iokkaichi Paper Company Yok-
kaichi. and the other three each IL feet
in diameter by "a feet long are TO be-
erected in the mills of the Oil Paper Com
pany near Toxic. The Portland Co. has
also supplied all the phosphor bronze
work REQUIRED for these digesters. in
Guiding the large blow off valves which
weigh in the vicinity of 1890 pounds each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
A NATIONAL Jury
To Try Public Officials Accused OF Corruption
in Office.

Paris, April Sin the Chamber of
Deputies today NJ Marcelscmhat, Social
s1t. representing one Of the Paris districts.
md political editor OF the Petite Hepub-
ique Franchise. moved The creation of a
NATIONAL jury to try public officials. depu-
los. senators or ministers accused Of cor
fuption and to investigate the origin of
he large fortunes enjoyed by number
q the public officials referred TO-
M. Darlan, the minister of Justice OBJ
}oscd the motion on the ground that such
step would be Islander against the
NATIONAL probity of France. The previous
question was voted. 355 TO i25.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The municipal officers voted six times
for liquor agent Wednesday night, but
missed five each time. 1t Is not such an
important office however. judging from
the returns from the Office of last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Mrs. Charles f. Buck of this city
accompanied by her cousin, Mrs. F.
w. Lincoln of Bangor. went to Boston
yesterday, to pass several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

| The refusal of the telephone to do it's
duty, Wednesday night was the cause of
! the omission of much important matter
| from these columns, yesterday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

David Gallert has made some neces-
sary alterations in his store, and the
floors are more convenient than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

City Marshal Call has purchased a
now gun. and he is going to be dog
officer, this year, so collar your pets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

A. o. Lombard went to WeStbrook, yes
terday, to put one of his regulators in
the large mills of S. ID. Warren &. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Hon. S. S. Brown, Horace Purinton and
w. l.. Bushey, were among the paSsen-
gers to Skowhegan from this city, Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

In the notice court al Portsmouth. n.
H., Wednesday, Jadgc Emery sentenced
Frank Riordan to three months impris-
onment in the county Jail for stealing
boat load of fish belong to Samuel Coie
of Eliot Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The Fredonia mill at Shirley, Mass.
owned and occupied by the Samson
Cordage Co.. was destroyed by fire.
Thursday morning. The mill contained
a large stock of ropes and cordage
material and expensive machinery ant,
the loss will amount to fully $50. 600,
which is partially insured. 1t is
thought the fire was started from de-
fective dynamo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

J. r. Alexander, Colby 81, now located
at Hayward Wis. has been elected judge
of SaWYer county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

HOODS PILLS are easy 10 .ahe'
easy to operate. Cure indleestioh'
biliousness. pc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Mrs. Thomas Tantish of Skowhegan,
was in the city calling on friends for u
few hours, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The senior class of the Oakland High
eEOol. this evening, will give an enter
taiument in Memorial hall the proceeds
20 be used 10 dcfray graduating expenses.
The entertainment will consist Of vocal
music. whis,!nE solos and recitations,
and short humorous play entitled "Mr
hob" will be presented by members OF thu
class. The entertainment viii be fol-
owed by socisble. and ice cream and
cnkc viii be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

j. F. Bonney, d. d. s., of Livermor,
Fails. has opened denital parlors in the
roons over Hersom's book store,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

f. p. Coffin, Esq. and John c. Griffin
of Skowhegan, We're in the city, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Rev. II. w. Kimbau, pastor of the
Island Avenue CONGREGATIONAL church
will deliver the Memorial sermon befor.
Russell Post, Nd 96, G.. A. r., Sunday
April 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

evening. where the degree team oC tina
lodge assisted In comforting the third de-
gree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Henry A. Wing of the Boston Herald,
was in the city, yesterday, ana called at
the Journal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The *. p. minstrel entertainment which
viii be given Tuesday evening. April 20
promises to be a pleasing one. The in
terlocutor is C.. Wesley Grover; bones
N. S. Narney, Dave Coyne, r. G. Head
tambos. c. Il. D'ealy. George Simpson, c
f. Rochester At the conclusion will be
given the laughable farce, Damon ano
Pythias." Kendalrs full orchestra will
furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
FAIRFIELD.

Arthur Buzzell went to Augusta, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Mrs. Della Morse. who has been spend
ing several weeks in Augusta. returned
to her home in this place. "Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Mr. and Mrs. +. p. Huntley of Skow-
hogan. We're in the city a short time, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09
OAKLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Rutter have re-
turned from snort visit with relatives
in Halowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The Oakland Base Ban Association WIZ
hold its first annual meeting IN 6. a. =.
Post room Saturday evening. for the re-
organization and election OF officers. All
Interested are invited TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

NJ. d. Holt of Pishon's Ferry, was in
the city on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Horseback riding bids fair to become
a fad here. Wednesday. party of five
young people was cantering about the
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Deputy Sheriff Mutt returned from
Skowhegan, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Mrs. f. o. Sawyer of Skowhegan, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Good
ridge Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

Everybody is glad that Sam Chase has
got that new carpet for City hall stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

+. L. Brown and f. A. Vose were in
Augusta on business, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-09

The prospect seems to be now that sew
cral cottages will he built on the east
side of Hayden lake the coming summer.