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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
.REBEKAHS ENTERTAIN.
R. B. Cspsn Lodge Degree Staff tx
em7'ifes the Work.
About $50 Present from WaiervIIie, Rich
mond, Portland and auburn.

There was a gathering Of go or NOR
Rebekahs, wednesday evening, in ODD
Fellows hall, to witness the work Of
the degree staff, which exemplifled for
the first time, in what was pronounced
by all, most creditable manner.
The evening was heartily enjoyable
enc. The r. B. Capen Lodge. which
entertained, was represented by about
100 members, while there were large
delegations from Dorcas Ledge Of Wa
terville; Beulah Lodge of Richmond;
Ivy Lodge of Portland and Ruth Lodg,
of Auburn. The visiting Rebekahs as
they arrived on the afternoon trains,
some coming by the evening train were
given a warm welcome by the home
lodge, and a supper was prepared fer
them, of salads and various other good
things. Mrs. j. S. HOBBS and Mr.. w.
H. Reid constituted a reception COM
mittee, carefully seeing that the WISH
tors were given every attention.
The work of the degree team under
the charge of Past Grand Walter N.
Foss, the degree master, was exempli-
fed before the assembly in the lodge
room. Six candidates were initiated
into the r. B. Capen Lodge. After the
work, there were addresses from the
prominent members present. complet-
ing a most enjoyable evening.
The visitors returned home, many CT
them, by the night trains, while some
remained over. the guests of their
friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
IMPROVEMENTS MADE
In City Buiiding-Special Jail Accommoda.
tions for Women Very Neat There.

The City building has had some i'm
provements made Of late which may be
appreciated by some unfortunate
woman prisoner, in the construction If
any CT that sex whom it may become
necessary to place under lock and key
and it not unfrequently occurs that
such is the case. Up to this time it has
been necessary to put the women liz
the lookup. The cells there, eight in
number, of course provide. sufficient
isolation in one way. But, the roogl,
which has been partitioned off, is neat
and comfortable, and is humane, to say
the least. p ir@r "
A cot has been placed there, and the
room is made tidy. Perhaps, now that
suitable quarters have been provided
for this class of prisoners, there will be
no demand. Decidedly the better. In
every case, it can be used as sick
room, for it frequently occurs that a
riscner is really i'll, and separation
from the maudlin mob which some
times makes the night hideous, would
he a blessing. ''' ''i''
The entire building from top to bet
tom is very neatly kept. and Janitor j.
A. Jones is busy just about all the
time He has put in a number of
shelves CT late and among one of the
additions of the winter is fine ticket
booth. the handscmest in the State, ii
is said.
The overseer of the poor has moved
into his new room at the left of the
main corridor on the first floor. II,
shares the room with the school board.
1t is large and convenient for all pur-
poses, and very pleasant with an ex-
tended view of the river.
The floors have been oiled of late
about the main entrance. and in the
corridors and for a while it was about
as much as ones life was worth to pass
that way. 1t all keeps the interior
looking bright and as the building S
usefulness increases, it becomes appre-
ciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27

Hon. w. w. Stetson, State superin-
tendent of common schools, was in the
city, Wednesday. Mr.. Stetson has re-
Gently made his first official visitation
to the school for the deaf which has
lately passed into the control of the
State. Asked about his opinion of the
school Mr.. Stetson said: 'Those in
charge show a thorough mastery of
their work The children are well be-
haved, courteous in their manners AMI
in every way conduct themselves as
becomingly as children who can hear
would do. They show great skill in
reading the lips of the person who is
talking to them. The first point that
impressed me was their behavior, the
second the skill with which they read
the lips and the third the ingenious
methods which the teachers have de-
yised for teaching various subjects
especially language. l think those OF
Us more directly connected with the
public schools have something to learn
from these teachers in the matter of
method. The school for the deaf is one
of the most worthy institutions. in M!
Judgment, which the State has as
sumed the responsibility of support
ng."-Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
TO MEET IN AUGUSTA.
Fourth Maine Battery will Hold Reunion ia
G. A. R. Hall. June 20.

The well known Fourth Maine Bat
terry, again sends out the call for the
reunion, which year after year. has
proved so enjoyable to those who par
ticipate. 1t was held at Skowhegan,
last year, it will be remembered. The
committee has decided to have it in
Augusta this year.
So, then, the surviving members, and
the families of the surviving members
will turn their steps toward Augusta,
to meet at G.. A. r. hall, June 90. The
railroads have granted excursion rates
for the occasion, the tickets to be good
from June % to 25 inclusive.
Almost SO years have passed since
the battery was mustered into the Uni
ted States service. The members We're
all young then, boys when they went
out; men when they returned. Time
has taken away many CT the survivors
Of the war, but those that are left, still
quite large in numbers, are ever glad
to meet again.
Augusta furnishes two of the officers
of the associations. Ethel H. Jones,
president; and James a. Jones, secre-
tary. Col. A. S. Bangs and w. $.
Brooks are also members OF the bat
terry, and Mrs. H. NJ. Williams of the
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Programme for Sunday at Catholic Cnurc"
Sermon by Rev. c. W. Doherty.

The Sunday Memorial exercises with
.arr,on nv Rev. c. w. Doherty, Will be
hold on May SOth at st. Mary's Cathoilc
church. There services will commence
at $50.
The following programme has been ar
ranged:
Clsam psaims ST. Mary's Choir
miss Gertrude Ryan. Miss Josie Murray
Miss Marguerite Buckley hey. Sopranos 3praar si
Sutherland. Miss Carrie Kelley. con-
traltos: Thomas Leo Fox Fox and and 9 1ames
Fox. tenors; MlliialN Mis 81 1n1ie y. Buck
ley. oi .spraW for the Dead Choir
ny i!S, mn. Choir
Ma Tnaa,or. Choir
address. Rev. c. w. Doherty. Pastor st.
Mary's Church. c.o;,.
"Regina COeli.
Benediction. u..;o,
america" Cholr ana Cohsiesa'ioi'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27

When a mans stomach IS gu. 81 ~; o i've,
gets gets to be Sluggish and won't clear the bile
out Of f his blood, it is time for him to look
out for himself He gets no tSrssr snd
out of his food His blood ge.s .nea aet ;rr;.
tated He loses energy and fighting force.
i may say ss a; ; ;s chances it. w, feel a
better 1 to-morro moro morrow and worse still
next r t day. He ought to put himself right at
once. He needs Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical s:a!
Discovery It made Just this This 1r,;ge
organs, and gives them power to extract act
from the food all the nutritious elements ;,,,,
and transform them into rich 'samse oat a
b bE ;,nnmr;t;es and pour into the circula-
t G0 an abundance Of highly vitalissd blood
build up healthy esh s.ns ot nak ktIfn abbv
aesh + ;s the only suitable tonic and
strength. builder for corpulent people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27

A number of Augusta people Will go
TO Bath, this morning, on the $50 train,
to witness the launching of the steamer
Lincoln, the new boat of the kennebec
e. Boston Steamboat Co. The steamer
Gardiner will leave at that hour, aEo
many will take advantage, and enjoy
a trip down the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27

Coroner e. NJ. Perry arrived at Port
land Wednesday afternoon. from CouS-
ms Island where he was informed by a
message from Freeport Tuesday night;
that the body of man had washed
ashore. He could find no corpse. Inc
story was a hoax or else the wrong lslahd
was named in the message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27

The record of fires in Maine kept by
the insurance commissioner from the
reports taken from the newspapers
gives SO from May l to May 20, lnciu-
sive a remarkably large number. on
Nav 1 there were six, and on the 2no'
three. The total gives an average OF
aver two each day,enough to make any
one a ,rifle thoughtful. In Augusta
there have been three during that time'
en- the srd. 18th and 18th. The commhs-
sioner is till aching to get hold OF hre-
hug. and is looking for the day wheh ne
can dance upon one. There are others
who would gladly join in the dance.
Adiutant General John I. Richafos'
.rd J.ieut. C. G. Morton of Portland
will visit the Coburn Cadets at bapf'
today at their encampment. Speclal
manCeuvreS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27

The questions further include lnfor-
nation on the condition of grass neld5
as compared with the same time last
wear; of pastures, stock, trees, etc.
also the prospects or the pota'o' coi IL
and hay crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
Born.

KENNEBEC.
Augusta-May %, to the wife of Ira r.
MARI. daughter.
Misunderstanding "a, to the wife OF Ed
gar NJ Lenfest, a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27

No honest dealer will try TO sell what
he knows the customer did not order anu
does not wait. Substitution thrives Tor
time, but IL. the long run 1t goes to the
wall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
Eternal Vigilance.

External vigilance is the price of liberty. :"
II is the price of everything worth having
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-27
Died
KENNEBEC

KENNEBEC.
Waterville-May "a, Miss Grace V
Chase, aged 20 years.
SOMERSET.
Skowhegan-May q. Mrs. Phoebe Tag
CART, aged 81 years.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

Our Father, which art in heaven, reveal
Thyself to ns ere we are translated to Thee !!
We have been making too much of the
bridge of death. We have said, first death,
and then revelation = Thou sayest, first
revelation and then DEATH" Thou wouldst
not have us taste of death until we have
seen the kingdom of Christ. Let the power
of His resurrection precede the fellowship
with His sufferings. let the vision of Mount
Nebo anticipate the promised land. Teach
us beforehand the language of the new
world. Send us in advance robes OF the
upper sanctuary. We would not be un-
clothed even by death. but only clothed
upon. We would have something to
carry with us when We leave the
sun and moon behind US. We would
have a fragment of Thyself In our emptied
hand Give US q CLEAN of Thy light when
the windows of the sense are darkened.
Give us breath OF Thy love when the
breathing OF our hearts is low. Give US a
whisper Of Thy voice when the voices OF
earth are faint. Put the child-Christ in the
arms OF the dy ing Simeon. Let US come to
the tomb through the garden. and forget the
fading by reason of the flowers. Let US be
led by the hand Of life through the valley OF
the shadowo of death. Our departure shall
be no severance. if,ere we go. we shall meet
with Thee-George Matheson, ID. d., In
"Searchings in the Silence
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
LAS q feather is waited downward
From an eagle In his flight"

There is nothing like the falling of dark
ness in that TO me. 1t is strain of thought;
might as well have said, From a buzzard
In his flight, and that would have been
horrid. The coming of darkness is big
thing and shrouds the earth from horizon TO
horizon, but the falling of stray feather
from bird is a very little thing-too little
fora comparison. But / reckon il is mean
to find fault with a poet who wrote so many
beautiful poems. | was only ruminating.
Sometimes change of expression brings us
down suddenly from the sublime tothe ridic-
ulous. Webster's last words were whis-
pered, 81 still live" but young man
knew undertook to repeat them and said
..Boys. I'm not dead yet and all the soiena-
nifty disappeared BILL AEP. in Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

The earliest authentic mention q
the matchlsss Kehlnoor, tho mountain
Of Right" Ii by an Eastern monarch,
who refers to "1ewel valued at one
half of the daily expenses OF the whole
world" A century or two later the
Persian conqueror of India, seeing the
diamond glitter in the turban of the un-
fortunate Rajah, exclaimed with rough
and somewhat costly humor. Come,
let Us change our turbans in pledge OF
friendshipv' and the exchange was
promptly nnA-
The Kohinoor fell into the hands o>
the English. and pending Its delivery
to the crown Sir John Lawrence, after
ward Lord Lawrence, was made its
guardian. His biographer. Mr.. Bos-
worth Smith, relates q curious incident
of this custody.
Half-unconsciously, Sir John thrust
II, wrapped up in numerous folds OF
cloth. into his waistcoat pocket, the
whole being contained in an insignih-
cant little box. He went on working
hard. as usual. and thought no more or
his precious treasure. He changed his
clothes for dinner, and threw his Waist
coat aside, still forgetting all about tha
box contained in it..
About six weeks aftcrward mes
sage came from the viceroy, saying tha'
the queen had ordered the jewel to ne
| Immediately transmitted to her. The
| subject was mentioned by Sir Henry
wrence at the board, when Sir Johr
| said, quietly:
"Send for 1t at once"
"Why. you've got it" said Sir Henry
In a moment the fact Of his careless
ness flashed across Sir John. lie wa
horror-stricken, but with no externa
sign of trepidation he said:
"Oh. yes, of course, forgot about 1t.
| and went on with the business of tn
meeting. He soon made an opportunlt.
of slipping away to his private room
and with his heart in his mouth sen
for his old bearer, and said:
Have you a small box which was Il
INV waistcoat pocket some time agoF'
ayes, sahib," the man replied, Il foun
It and put it in one of your boxes"
Bring it here" said the sahib. "Ope
IT," he ordered, when the little box ha
been produced, .'and see what Is IL
side"
He watched che man with intens
anxiety as fold after fold of the rag
was taken off.
There is nothing here. sahib." sal
the old man at last, in a disappointe
tone. ''but bit Of glass;
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
THE DnrwEn's S Doc.

While walking one evening along Que OF
the streets of the North End. Boston, We saw
two men supporting a third, who appeare
unable to walk. "WEaf is the maiterY" We
inquired. '.Why, was the reply. 'sihe poor
man has been badly bitten by the brewers
dog" '.Indeei we said, fre!ing somewhat
concerned at the disaster. "Yes, sir, and he
is not the first by n good many that has been
TINS bitten" 'sWhy do they not kill thc
iog.' "Ah, Sir, he ought 10 have been ma se
away withionr age, but the law won't ALLOW
IL. 1t Is tha sirong drink, sir-:hal's sii5
brewers deg. "~-Salisns. Temperance Aayo.
aafes
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
yy.shincton's Camp Dinner.

The following pleasant letter was
written by General Washington to Dr.
Cochrane, surgeon general in the Con-
t,neutal army. 1t ia dated West Point,
Aug. 49, 1TT9, and is printed IN the
Philadelphia Saturday Review:
Dear Doctor-I have asked Mrs.
Cochrane and Mrs. Livingstone to dine
with me tomorrow, but l am not In
honor bound to apprise them o. their
fare. AS l hate deception, even where
the Imagination only is concerned, l
will. 1t is needless to promise that my
table is large enough to hold the ladies;
OF this they had ocular proof yester-
day. To say how 1t is covered is rather
more essential, and this shall be the
purport Of my letter.
Since our arrival ct this happy spot
we have had ham, sometimes shout
der of bacon, to grace the head or the
table; a piece Of roast beef adorns the
foot: and a dish of beans or greens al
most imperceptibly decorates the cen
ter.
When the cook has a mind to cut q
figure, which 1 presume will be the
case tomorrow, we have two beefsteak
pies or a dish of crabs In addition, one
on each side Of center dish, dividing
the space, reducing the distance be
tween dishes about six feet. which
without them would be nearly twelve
feet apart.
OF late he has had the surprising sa
gacity to discover that apples viii
make pies. and it is question If, In the
violence Of his efforts, we do not gel
one of apple, instead Of both OF beef
steaks.
If the ladies can put up with such en-
tertainment, and will submit to partak'
of it on plates, once tin, but now irol
(not become SO by the labor of scour
ing), shall be happy to see them, ant
am, dear doctor, yours,
G. WASHINGTON.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

iv ioeal applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There IS only ons
Wy 10 ,irc deafness, and that IS by consutu-
t,enri reinedies. Desfness is caused by an in-
fia,usd condition or I'll. macons lining OF ths
Eustachian Iube. When this TUBE gets l,'
dsmed yoa have q rumbling sound or lmper,
feet hearing, and wnep /: is entirely closed
Deafness is tbs result, and unless the imam
ration can he taken ont and this tube re-
stored TO 9 normel condition, hsaring will os
DESTROYED forever. Nne-casee out of ten are
causci by cstarrh, which is nothing. but an In.
famed condition. OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give une Hundred Doilgrs Tor any
case Of Deafness {caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Sena iof
circulars, frea. 49, n
Sold by Druggis Is. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
rrMpKn ,Scr NEWS AND NOTES.

The saloon fosters vice for profit and de-
stroys yirture for pre-.
The saloon is The constant horror OF every
wife; every husband should therefore fight
the saloon.
The saloon thriyes on tho ruin OF mon;
every true woman should therefore oppose
the saloon.
The man who eats cloves,
May disguise his condition;
But he's never quite free
From the breath Of suspicion.
The saloon is the Pirate of commerce, the
DESTROYER of industry, the robber of wealth.
Tho business man who docs not oppose the
saloon is, to put it mildly, not sagacious.
I'm not afraid of anarchy if yoL viii
abolish the saloon. II is not the pipe fil!e1
with dynamite that IS the real bomb, it is the
bo,tle on the saloon shelf.-Dr. p. s. Hen
son.
Hereafter no me Dber Of The Masonic
fraternity in Minnesota eau sell intoxieanis,
and 100 persons now in the liquor business
will be expelled from the Order Il they do
not change their occupation
Old Adam, in '-As You Like H. in refer
ring 10 his vigorous old age says: II never
In INV youth applied hot and rebeiIious
LIQUORS TO my blood. This is a piece OF
shakesperean wisdom which should be
needed.
Judge Ely. of the Municipal Court, Bos-
ton. in an address on the problem OF crime,
said that while he was not n radical or q
fanatic on the temperance question, he ''be-
lieved that the saloon is q menaceto the pub
lie welfare"
Rev. E. C. .Dinwiddle. OF Ohio, has besu
appointed State SuI.erintondent for the
Pennsylvania Anti.Saloon League, and viii
have Headquarters TT Isrsisburg. Penn,
Il Is the purpose OF The kHsi-Saiooa League
| 10 thoroughly organize the stsse!a aerusadt
agaiSst the ssso9a-
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
siou of Connrehcn.ion.

Fog-Henderson is good enough
fellow, but he is terribly slow at seeing
q Joke.
Bass-H'm, HIM?
Fog-He slipped an banana peel
the other day and had fall. Every
body laughed but Henderson could not
see the point of the joke.
Rass-Not surprising.
Fog-He saw 1t about twenty-four
hours later however, when another fel-
low did the same thing.-Bcston Tran
scrfnt.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
DONE give way TO Despair,

Although you haye.sufSered for long timc rom
malaria. dyspepsia, kidney trouble, nervousness
or b.licusaess. Know that Ucsietter's stomach
B,tters has cured woEsc cases than yours, and -
la,hnre J,stt alIrAsa remember thai trIte saying
.sDeiars are darSsgcGg Aole hits grow @ ne
r.csniatn. in cs,rs>gusree cf dis-egardiE IL
ch.c. dteesss IT tbs outset With this iaconlpar
sbis defeusfye medicine.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
lfJft Only g.eipr,i n I.Itiie

IT would be worth 30 cehta One hours ifee-
eorn from the terri5fe Irritating fsch Of letter is
worth moro than whole box of Tetterine costs
IL will cure--sure and it's the only tiliss that
will cure. 80 cents ut dtug stores, or bJ mai
from j. y shuptrine. Savannah, Ga.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
..~t,, a. contcm plate.

s.rcnch M!lllner-Oh. par blue! ze ra-
nsr. are telling re exact cost OF making
Q bicycfel
Aas.stant-But, why your alarm. ma
Aam?
Mill,ner ttraglcally)-Why! Why?-
why. suppose zey next tell ze actual
cost of making $40 bonnet-New
York Journal.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tioa. allay spain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No
flts after n st days use OF Dr.. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsroRER. Free ~ trial bottle and treat
ise. send TO DIR. Kline, 93l Arch ST., Phiia, Pa,
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

pisos Cure is the medicine to break -
EfUSr. Sprsgus, WASH, March 8. 1894,
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

Over 400 900 cured WHY nSt let So-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire Tor to1aeco9
raves money. makes health and manhood.
Z Care guaranteed. SO nts and sl.c0, at all
druggists.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

A London omuibus carries on an average
200 passengers each week
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

or the 40, ,0e9 species. o; beetles widely dix
fused over Tie cartlis sgriaee, not oneas
tnovn TO be yenomous or armed with sting
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

II is exercise aloneth that supports the spirits
and keeps the mind In vigor.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe; Zoe.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

Jusr try 10c box of Cascarets, candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

A fool finally hangs himself, II given
enough rope, but he makes a lot Of
trouble for others before he does 1t.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

Tho remains OF fossil dog six feet high
were some years ago unearthed In Brazil.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

The births exceed the deaths throughout
the world by over ,500,O00 year-an aver
age or three a minute.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

WHEN bilious or costive, eat a Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; l0c, 25c-
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

The odd thing about marriage Is that
a fool is just as likely to make a de-
elrable one as the wise people.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

The ropes on flrst-class man-of-war cost
about $4,000.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24
p.ofpeo, canno. ho Cured

The trouble with luck is, you get too much
oi the wrong kind.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

An iiiusd essay (and freight rates) on French Art
chokes, free. p. yIssERING, Alton, ILL., Sin bu 81.
The Banner-Democrat., 1897-04-24

ST. vitus' Dance. One bottle DIR. Fenner's
6pecihc cures. Circular. Fredonia. N. X.