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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
SOUsA TIE NONPAREIL..
And His Band Of Blowers Cap!vatc the Town
- Such Concert.

To attempt to do justice to Sousa and
his band on paper, is travesty. After
| listening to the concert given in City
hail, Saturday afternoon, and hearing
! the programme there presented, suci.
words as magnificent, superb, entranc
| ing, fail short-far short.
1t was question for while. as the
auditors clamored for more, and yet
| more of Mr.. Sousa's unparalleled
marches. if, after all, it really WASH
| too much for human nature to stand ;
too much for this earth--thls materia!
mundane existence
1t was q rare treat to hear that band.
There is no Analysing it. 1t is one, all
in all. and when. with that matchless
swing. THE Directorate" was given,
with that atmosphere Of the miltaire
gradually taking possession. wonder
it was that those who do dance, didn I
dance. and fly up and down the aisles
But. there is no picking a best TO
Sousa's marches. They are all excel.
lent, and that's as far as we go.
The Maine Capital March" by r. r.
Chase of Belfast, dedicated to Au-
eustas 100th anniversary. was given
through the courtesy of Mr.. Sousa. 1t
is a pretty air with lots of snap. and
was warmly applauded 1t Will
doubtless be heard here about the 9Th
Of June.
The band plays in a unison Of time
and phrasing that is ideal. From the
little piccolo. well called the Imp" of
the orchestra. and the clarinets, oboes
and other wood winds, to the basest Of
the brasses. the band plays as one
multiple Instrument: and with one
player-and he. Sousa. They ali play
IN perfect unison, with neither break
nor mar, 1t is great, and our only re-
sret is that Sousa and his band can't
be procured to give us concerts every
evening in the square from new on un-
til the first snow falls again.
The solos Were all frst-class. Mr..
Arthur Pryor gave two selections on
the trombone-one as an encore.
Mr. Hell played on the fluegelhorn
with matchless expression, and was
warmly encored.
Mrs. Elizabeth Northrop, the soprano,
D.; r,,1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
Funeral Services Of the Late George R. Smith

The funeral services over the remains
of the late George r. Smith were held.
Sunday afternoon. at the late home on
ELM street. There was a large attend
ance Of relatives and friends. and
many floral tributes.
The services We're performed by Rev.
c. A Hayden, and the singing by the
UniVersalist church choir.
The bearers We're from the order OF
Odd Fellows: Three from Jephtha En-
oampment. and three from Asylum
Lodge There were present in a body
a large number of the members.
The remains were inferred in Forest
Grove cemetery. where the services of
the odd Fellows were given by the
officers Of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
STATE HOUSE.
Governor PowersAppoints Gen.
Richards Adjutant General.
Orders for the Disarmament Of Hamp-
den and Bangor companies.
Mr., Stetson Strikes Bad TravelIins-Ra Railroad
Business New Corporations.

Governor Powers was at the State
House. Saturday morning. ON his return
from New York. He attended to much
routine business.
lie mace the appointment to the office
OF ad1utant general of Gen. John T.
Richards of Gardiner, sketch of whom
follows:
General John Tudor Richards of Gardl-
ner. whose appointment as adjutant gen.
erai by Governor Powers will he received
ON al sides with much satisfaction. Is a
gentleman well known to the readers OF
the Journal lie was born in the city that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03


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doubt his ambition would nave been re
allied.
The battle flag of the Second Massachu
se;ts Cavalry bears the names OF tho
following engagements. in almost all OF
which Gen. Richards took an active part.
south Anna Bridge Ashby's Gap Drains
yilln AIdie Fort Stephens. Fort Reno.
Rockville. Summit Point Berryvile.
Berrvyille pike, Charlestown. Hailtown
Opeouan &c days" Winchester, Luray.
Waynesboro. 4om's Brook. Cedar Greek,
South Anna. White OAK koa9: INV idIIe
Court House; Petersburg. RYE 10Th lA
5alior Sreeh' ~ ,,od tbronlb
me war without a wound. though severa.
bullets passed through his hat and elota-
ing. =. .a.,,..nod 10 Gardiner
AI.ei 'i'e siree. instantly resided
ra1king as one of the leading business
i'lSi VI tne ,,,,l, o1d ,,aner hl1si-
been acuEe IN tne pup @ll,i p u,if6 Rich-
~ q "a f ms md tho oid Richards Paper
company. and has been long a director o.
Somerset Fibre Company. For many
S o"t e.,i,7er md Axle COMPANY o
" - '1Pi ~ o,.ea,7izad the Gardiner
Iarull'ei; -, - Gero,1ny obtatned the
water ~" mi carried rhrougF
~ i,nnrovements that made that power
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the undersigned until II o'clock, A. M,
Saturday. May s. 1897. for furnishing all
the materials and labor necessary to
build and complete a boiler house, steam
chimney. blacksmith shop ana coal peck
ct for the Maine Insane Hospital Angus
Ia. Maine. Plans and specifications may
be seen and all information obtained at
the office of the superintendent, at the
hospital, and at the Office of Coombs,
Gibbs & Wilkinson. architects Lewiston,
Me. Proposals will be received for the
whole or parts of the work. All propo-
sails to be addressed to the trustees of
the Maine Insane Hospital. The right is
reserved to reject any or all bids.
apr30 mayl,3,5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
Republican Caucus. This Evening.

Don't forget the Republican caucus
to be held. this evening, in City han, to
choose delegates and alternates to at
tend the convention at Waterville for
the nomination of a candidate for rep
resentative to Congress.
a full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles. or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Chas. x. Partridge.
aug12, eod&w, folrm,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
Homes ana Fortunes for All.

Investigate the Cariboo and Kootenay
gold fields and the resources of Puget
sound and California. You can go to
THE PACIFIC COAST
without change. Special low rate. One
way excursion in Canadian Pacific Rail
way model tourist cars every "Wednesday.
for full particulars. address II. ]. Colvin,
a9' Washington Street. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

Attention is called to the special sale
Of mackintoshes at 1S5 Water street
advertised in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

Saco's valuation shrunk $4,000 last
wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03


should Valley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
soc.

Special attention is called to this lot of
LADIES MACKINTOSHES.
made of imported cloth, such as Cash
mere, Tricot Serge, Melton; lined
through with wooden and silk Innings of
all colors; never sold for less than $12.00
to S2O00 your choice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
$500 to 5000.

CHILDREN'S RUBBER
MACKINTOSHES
Given away at any price.
This Sale VIII Positi
Remember. this stock will be sold
without consideration of the cost o
come and examine our stock and prices
per cent. on the dollar by trading will
ing. You may exchange for any garment
Don't miss this opportunity. Store opel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

This is positively the Largest Sale of
Rubber and Macintosh Clothing which
has ever taken place in any city, in the
Union If you miss this sale. you miss
rare chance in securing the biggest value
ever placed before a buying public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03

The following new corporations have
filed their papers at the secretary of
States office:
The Wood e Melcher Harness Com
pany. organized at Auburn for the pur-
pose of carrying on general harness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-03
AN INCIDENT AT THE CITY HOSPITAL.
Womans Life Barely Saved OperationHer
Destroyed.

the ambulance of the City Hospital. In the
sick young woman was brought in on a
as death and evidently suffering keen agony.
ination and consultation. In less than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
An Encouraging Sale.

The advance sale of seats for Robert
Downing's engagement next week at the
Academy of Music has been highly en-
couraeing and more than indicates the
great interest attached to this popular ac-
tors appearance. The company has been
IN active rehearsal for the past fortnight
and is without doubt the largest strongest
and most complete Mr.. Downing has had
In years The repertoire is also most pleas
ing, including. as it does, Mr.. Downings
great successes as well as a new play on
MONDAY evening the bill will be Virgin
nus, Tuesday ''Othello." while Wednesday
VIII witness the first presentation on any
stage OF the new romantic play entitled
David l.aroque." 1t will be seen for the
remainder of the week I'D to Saturday
evening. when the engagement will be con-
cluaea with Mr. Downing's great presen-
tatlon of The Gladiator Each play will
De presented with a regard to its scenic
environment ana the costumes are all new
and attractive. The Academy has received
general overhauling during the summer
months, and when opened Monday evening
VIII De lound one of the most attractive
places of amusement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
DEATH OF It. FULTON CAN'T.
Prominent Advocate Of Labor'- Rights
Succumbs tn Heart Failure

T. Fulton CAN'T. for several years a
clerk in the surgeon generals office, died
OF heart failure yesterday at his home in
North Platte, Nebraska. While a resident
OF Washington Mr.. CAN'T was prominent
in the labor movement. being n forcible
and logical speaker. He was born In Me-
braska and was educated for the law by
his father. Judge CAN'T of the supreme
court of that state. but he gave up the
practice of law to learn The machinist's
trade in the shops of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company in North Platte.
About nine years ago he resigned his
place in the surgeon generals office and
returned to North Platte where he had
since been very SUCCESSFULLY practicing
law He was the leading counsel in tie
celebrated case which resulted i'm judge
Caldwelis order restraining the receivers
or the Union Pacific Railway Company
from enforcing their schedule of reduced
wages, and recognizing the right Of labor
organizations to standing in the courts
for the enforcement If their agreements
with employers. Mr.. CAN'T leaves a wi5cw
and five children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
DIED.

CALLAHAN. On August &c. 1897 at 2:l5 am,
MARY CALLAHAN, beloved wife Of Charles
Mary !. King, 6i5 Florida northwest
Funeral private Requem mass at the clur n Of
the Immaculate Conception Of Sth and \
streets northwest. Saturday, 8 an.
CURRY. on Tuesday August %, 1897. at 1 30
am; EUGENE ALoNslus CURRY, son of
NJ j and Matilda G. Curry, in the twenty
Funeral from his late Tssincs No 70 10Th street
thence to Holy Name Church. 3.
GREGG. On Wednesday, August q. 1897. at Gao
Jno. W. and Charlotte Gregg, aged twenty-five
Funeral from her late residence. las New Jersey
avenue northwest on Friday, August q, at
O'Clock pm. Newark, n j., papers please
HOBBS On Wednesday, August -. 1897. AN
GIER NJ. hoBBS, aged seventy-oue years.
Funeral services at Oak Hill cemetery chapel 40
O'Clock pm. Thursday, August 20. q
HODGES, On Thursday. August IS. 1897. at
am. VIRGINIA ID. HODGES Of Rockville Md,
daughter of tine late benjamin T. Hodges
FDneral services at her late residence, l429 r
street northwest on Friday. August q! at IL
o'clock am Intcrment private. Maryland
and virginia papers please copy.D
HOPKINS. On "Wednesday. August 25 1897. at
$50 pm Mrs. PHEBE b., wife OF Jason r.
Hopkins, afte~ a long illness, in the SEVENTEEN
Funeral from her late residence. 1905 1 street
northeast, FRIDAY, August "a. at pm
JOHNSON At the Lutheran Home for the Aged
August &c. 1897. CHRISTINA JOHNSON,
in the ninety second yeai OF her age
Funeral tomorrow friday morning. August "a
at 10 O'Clock. from Keller Memorial Lutheran
Church. corner 9Th and Mary land avenue north
eas.. Friends and relatives invited 10 at
tend.
MARSDEN. On Wednesday. August o. 1897. at
IL O'Clock pm. SUSIE MARSDEN youngest
daughter OF ]. II. and Fannie Marsden, aged six
years and six months.
Funeral from residence of parents. 400 II street
southwest. Saturday at O'Clock pm. q
In MemOriam.
HUH. In loving remembrance of my beloved
husband and dear father. FREDERICK q.
HUTH, who died four years ago today. August
d, 1898.
Rest deai father, rest.
BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Not now, but in the coming years,
1t may be in the better land.
Well read the meaning of our tears
And there time we'll understand
God knows the way, BE holds the key;
He guides with unerring hand.
Some time with fearless eyes well see.
Yes, there up there, well understand.
May his soul rest in peace.
BY HIS CHILDREN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

hnstnitattea Of Officers and Appotnt-
ment of Committees


oncers Of the recently orcanized Fed
eral Labor Union We're installed last night.
me list has already been printed in The
Star.
President G. J. Crane occupied the chair
ana Mr. r. c. Woodburn officiated as sec
rotary. board OF trustees was chosen.
and a committee. composed OF }. H.. Crane.
w. j. o'Brien and T. ]. Moaney was ap.
pointed TO draft constitution and bylaws
for the union.
Organizer VIM. Silver. I'm speaking of this
latest addition to the number of organized
iapor societies Ia the District Of Columbia
SAID The prospects for the success Of
me organization are very favorable, ard !
anticipate that before the end of this year
III VIII become one of the largest bodies or
organized labor in the city The fie,a here
rs large, and. with the support of the or
CARNATIONS affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor. the Federal Labor
Union Will accomplish much for that class
OF labor which it has been impossible hero
'ofore to organize efficiently. Under this
schefne any wage Garner is eligible to rem
bership II his craft or calling is not already
organized and affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
SECRETARY MULTER'S MISSION.
He ind Architect Hill Inspecting Y. M.
C.. A. Structures.

He md Architect Hill Inspecting u. M.
c. A. Structures.
Secretary Multer of the Y. NJ. c. A. re-
turned yesterday from his inspection of
the Y. NJ. c. A. buildings in Chicago and
Cleveland, with Architect J. G. Hill of this
city. who has the preparation of the plans
for the new association building to be
erected here. The two left this morning
for New York, Brooklyn and other eastern
cities, where the Y. M. c. A buildings will
be examined for the purpose of selecting
the best ideas for application here.
Many new suggestions were obtained on
the trip. bat the secretary states that lie
is entirely satisfied with the general in
terror plans of the new building, and they
will not be changed. Mr.. Multer was
greatly impressed with the Y. M. c. A.
and is fourteen stories in height. The ap-
proaches to the swimming pool there in
Glide an elaborate system of shower baths,
and ideas suggested by this may be applied
here. In Chicago the pool is entirely dis
tinct from the association building, and
charged twenty cents admission, while
outsiders are required to give up thirty
five cents for the bath privilege. Only
four floors of the Chicago building are oc-
cupied by the association. the others be-
ing rented. yielding an income of nearly
$4,000 annually
The Cleveland building is fine one Mr..
Multer says, though not SO large as the
other. The membership of the Y. M. C.
A. in Cleveland Is more than ZOO.
A feature which impressed the secretary
favorably during his Cleveland visit was
an employment agency In connection with
the Y. NJ G. A. The swimming pool there
is about the size of the one provided for
in the plans for the building here--16x45
feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Examination for Supervising Archi-
tect.

From the Engineering News.
The administration has decided to re-
quire candidates for the position of super
vising architect to take a competitiye ex-
animation. We have more than once
pointed out that the system of civil service
examinations, while admirably adapted to
aid in the selection of candidates for SUBJ
ordinate positions in the government sery-
ice, Is apt to prove seriously defective
when 1t is used to select candidates for
the highest positions. The examination of
candidates for the position of supervising
architect may seem at first sight to be an
other case of this sort; but there are some
features of this examination which are
notably different from the ordinary civil
service examination. large part of the
work to be done consists in the preparation
OF original papers on subjects which are
calculated to reveal as much possible of
the writer's fitness. or unfitness. for the
position of supervising architect
1t may be said, and probably with much
truth, that any such examination is a very
imperfect method of distinguishing the
men best f1tted to fill the position; but the
real question is whether 1t is any more i'm
perfect than the methods of selection which
have been used in the past, or which are
actually open to the appointing officers in
the absence of some form of competitive
test. In the past, as is well known this
office has been part of the ''spoils" of
the party in power. The candidate who
could bring the largest amount of influence
to bear upon the appointing power received
the prize.
And what. let us candidly ask, could Sec
rotary Gage do differently from what has
been done in the past in the absence of
some such examination as he has ordered?
Possibly Though not probably he may
have among his personal acquaintance
some architect whom he knows is COM
petent to fill this very responsible position.
and who is at the same time willing to
accept the small salary which the Office
pays But were Secretary Gage to appoint
such a man. q cry would Immediately go
up that he was using his high position to
put his friends in comfortable berths. Sup
pose. on the other hand, that he attempts
to choose candidates for the position on
the strength of the recommendations they
bring. This means wading through a
mountain of letters and testimonials from
Congressman, mayors. Office holders of
every class. political leaders of high and
low degree, and various other persons. not
one in hundred of whom are personally
known to the appointing power When we
consider also that probably not one in a
dozen of those who indorse a candidate
really know enough about him to warrant
their recommendation, it seems clear
enough that this is a very imperfect
method of choosing a candidate for an offi-
caal position. We are inclined, therefore
to commend the wisdom of Secretary Gage
In ordering a systematic test of the abiii-
ties of those who seek to fill the office of
supervising architect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
In Search of Her Sister.

young woman named Nettie Stubs.
who came here yesterday from ALTERNATE
county. Virginia, called on the second pre-
cinct police and asked them to assist her
in her efforts to locate her sister. The
missing one is Miss Lille Stubs. who came
here some time ago and lived with a family
on n street. She does not stay there now,
end nothing concerning her whereabouts
could be ascertaned from the people in
the house.
will remain while she continues the search
for her sister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Leaves Estate to, Widow.

The will of the late ID. Shrivcr Stewart.
dated November 10, 1856, has been filed.
The estate is left to the widow of the tes-
tator. Anna Stewart. If she remarrics she
is to have a third only, the residue to he
divided between their two sons. Mrs. Stew
art is named as eXecutrx.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
MARRIED..

DE SATGE- MELBOURNE. At SITS. Michael and
Joseph's Church. Davenport. England August il.
1877. ALIEN ANBRINE SAIIIE MELBOURNE,
third daughter of Mr.. and Mrs ". y. Mel
bourne Of Washington. u. c. to OSCAR v DE
SATGE feuienant commander royal navy cld-
est son Of Niscount ST. Jean de Satge of Queens
Gate Warwick. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether situation or a servants
want ad.- In The Star win reach the
person who can fill your need.