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covered until surgical operation took place on nIs craniu. brushed the blood from face and helpe at stanching the flow Secrearys cheek ana
 Tt indeed gory sight many a war veteran Secretary, apparently lfeleSs ao bleeding bed; Major Seward bleeding rom wounds shoulder Frederick w Seward was paoy I jured pool bedside the broken plsol the bed while blood from TOUT WouoS l had my forehead and shoulders
 While washing the bloody face of the Secre tary slowly opened and said faintly am not dead; call the police; physicians; close the mousse
 "Sweeter words probably never heard by Nrs. Seward, and daughter.
 of President LinCon's assassination! Surgeon General Barnes Gin response to mes dispatched once) he followed many high in Government authority The surgeon deep anxiety houghulness when he came into the sickroom engaged washing the knife wounds, nd he abstractedly
 "'IIow the Secretary hurt? asked he
 "T can't tell You that for yourself, was my reply. II, ,. side As he did he moved close by side.
 Don't anything but President Lincoln has just been shot at Fords Theater. he whispered.
 Where's and Johnson? whispered l in alarm
 what do you mean? he said.
 this looks like scheme to kill off said thinking of the threatened raid of Mosby's guerrilas ~,
 "S1rgeon General Barnes did not He left the hall which had filled with people in spoke there. When he came bock Tn the Secretarys side and said in an undertone God safei He went with eXamina- +;o nf the Secrearys injuries. minutes later
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instead of his face.
 Then began hand hand grapple The as threw hand and deep cut Tn the right pulled and tugged him from the bed upon with the ferocity of enrageo ger rolled off the further side or the several times, giving me a slash across shoulder clenched my arms ahout strength, while he was trying to force me away could his either to bloody knife into me or peat me Into Sespy yyith blows from his pistol
 Meanwhile Miss Seward had pushed up ne "iu d tha m had shricked for her father Although
 experience and of crutches for six previous. strong young man at that time I the moment Of the assasslnat1on that it political While struggled Tn vlse like embrace stayed as best could the descent or ie antagonist vainy tried to raise his hands to beat He writhed and squirned Ill frenzied desperation
 He suddenly dropped his pistol and with all the his shoulders and arms tried to push me rom
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HOW SHVED SECRETARY OF STHTE
 SEWARD FROM .HSSHSSIN PHYNE
GRAPHIC ACCOUNT PLOT TO ASSASSNATE PRESIDENT
 LINCOLN AND HIS CABINET

about the head and bounded down the stairs Hansel messenger in the State Department was help he having been rouseo by Miss and struggles The 1eilow down and gave him a sIasn assassin went out or the 1r9nt rocket, leaped into his saddle ana strlLs HIS spurs into Hanks, down the avenue
 the assassin Payne in the house!
 ..n1o+ nora +hon tnrae n7inutes upon suddenly quickly that we nag coIuseu a The excitement was aWIu- WheH he assassin was find Secretary Seward on the carpet of the bed His daughter was bend weeping hysterically. Mrs SeWaro ran into the room from hers, naturally wild with alarm
 We and attention ITS to llS Secretary He bleeding profusey The pool or pou M lay the gaping gaSh in the cheek the Wou i
 his shoulder and his ghasty pale made frghtfu sight lifted patient his bed and found that ms although he seemed pulseess assuleo the agonized daughter that the Secretary was Frederick Seward walking aimessly dpou the room condition. His skull so seVerely fractured months and he never fuy re
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ing 1t off to Germany? Were the old man. the two children and the brother officer interrogated by any official or tribunal? If so, why had the result not been made public?
 The function at Odde and the news paper accounts of 1t all have the air of being inspired by some more inn portant motive than that of commem- orating the accidental death of an un- known individual of humble rank. If that motive be to dispose of the sinis- ter stories that have been in circula- tion, it is strange that such cumbrous means are adopted, while the much simpler one of publishing the evidence on which the official story rests is avoided
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On the side is the picture in bas-reie of the struggle of Major Robinson with the Payne the bedside of Secretary Seward The assassin pictured with Major Robinson stayin- the in downward stroke The medal contains S2 worth of gold The steel die weeks artistic and cost upward of $2000.
 For few years Major Robinson clerk in the War Department at Washington. He of the ganizers of Grand Army of the Republic always been devoted and enthusiastic that the Hayes administration Major Robinson's insisted that he substantial The Legislature Maine (hs native Stae) luton asking that the risk his life life of Secretary Seward such the 4th of April 1865 be remembered by the the United States James A. Garfield, Senator A Logan and others took the Majors President Hayes and he appointed him paynaster in the United States with the rank of major.
 In August, 1896. Major Robinson retired from army having reached the prescribed age limit only relic he has of the night when assassination stalked abroad in Washington is the knife with Payne almost killed Secretary Seward and the self The weapon was dropped at the curbing front the Seward home when Payne exctedly horse after committing his crime and rode After trial the consprators Holt Judge General of the United States knife to and slashng the human anatomy ever seen It's thirteen inches long and sharp razor, in the hands of a could easily hoard thick If Assassin Payne had had hIov the chest Secretary Seward he In bed the blade would undoubtedly have gone through him.
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Are you invited to Washington's Fourth -of-July dinner, George?" asked Samson of George the Third
 Certainly" replied the King.
 And are you going?" queried Sam son.
 Of course. Why not?" said the King. George and I buried the hatchet years ago, and now we're having a brand new ax made that we're going to bury
 Where are you going to bury it" asked Samson.
 ''In the head of any jay who tries to make further trouble between us," re- piled the King, suavely.
 Samson immediately took his jaw bone out of his locker as a measure of protection in case any of his re- marks should be misunderstood.
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nm or 10 throw clung greater intensity No who has experienced hand-to- hand conflict for life death knows what thrilling lnent IL s We sWayed back fC~th embrace All saw was desperate big antagonist and that knife blade grasped the assassn's right He ceased a second his stabbng tactics tried Then summoning all strength tried him using gave way and partially staggered The assassin made snatch at throat The despair of the brought back full strength and trtpped the villain off his feet While had him in that position urged him few feet the toward the denly idea get him to hall over the bannster to the floor below
 When were half way across the room and
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while in fierce grapple. Ill the time trying to stab felt taking hold of me at my It flashed into mind that here accompfce the murderer Another of bodies, and saw light that it Major Augustus Henry Seward his sisters of bed and had into his fathers find he at first thought drunken soldiers scung in the darkness So he trying to push us out of the
 AS Major Seward called to him, Hold that mans hand that knife But the major reached around behind his hands the assassfns shoulders push him along through the hall door The against the woodwork of the door and thereby regained firm footing.
 "As quick lightning he freed himself from grasp raising his right Major Seward several stabs
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senger came for him to hasten to the side of Presi- dent Lincoln, who was still alive. The surgeon general called another sur geon for Secretary Seward. The fami- ly physician was also summoned.
 Tn response to a request from some one in the Seward family a detail of soldiers arrived from the military headquarters to act as guards about the house. The officer in com mand asked how they should be placed, a n d l showed him. It may be said in this connection that a guard remained there all the four remaining years that Mir. Seward was Secretary of State. It is unnec- essary to add that there was no sleep in the Seward house that night. l was taken back to Douglas Hospital the next day and was in bed for sev- eral weeks. It was several months be- fore my wounds healed.
 "I learned a few days after the as- saSsination " h O was the villain that had attacked Secretary Seward. It " a g Lewis Payne. lie Was a very tall, blue-eyed man of about A years of age. He weighed about 160 pounds, was mus cular and bold. I saw him in the old Washington Prison, and also when he was tried along with Mrs. Surratt. A t z e. Ta was hanged with
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ACCOUNTED by Major George F. Robinson,
 On Whom Congress Bestowed a Gold Medal
 for HIS HEROIC SERVICES
 in Saving Secretary Stewards Lie at the Peril of His Own.
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three others July :, 1865"
 Major Robinson important witness famous trial of the conspiraors Congress quickly recognized his herosm He of thanks and awarded gift of 5000 and to him presented golden medal struck for the occasion The lgny valued at the majors house. There but one larger and 1t is similar in size somewhat similar in execution to the given General and Admiral tarragut It is heavy, three inches diameter and Robinson in bas-reef around which artisticaly ranged the following
 Awarded by Congress of the United States to George F. Robinson for His Heroic Conduct in
 Saving the life of the Hon. William H. Seward,
 Secretary of State of the United States April A, 1865.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30
A Blessing.

Sancho PanZa blessed the man VINO
invented sleep. So do our leading so
ciety bellies bless the memory OF the
late DR.. r. T. Gouraud. who taught
them how to be beautiful. Everyone
should do all in his power 10 supple
mant nature in adjoining the person,
and a fine complexion is not given .
all; and just here art AIDS nature ana
all who use Dr. T. ~ Gouraud's ORR
entail Cream, or Magralt Beautiflef
know it's value. and how the skin that
is freckled.. tanned. pimped. or moth
patched can~be .made like the new born
babes. To tn r. who will use toilet
preparations ifis recommended by
physicians, as the board of health has
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properties. and. az it. is on So at al
druggists, and fancy goodS Stores, i
| is an easy matter to give it trial, anf
| thus win the appreciation of hen, a.
we'll as the envy of lades.-N. Y. Eve
ming Express. Jan. I. 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Chief Mahomed All Khallf ana ilVe
other ringleaders of the attack recen''s
made by 1000 natives on RUSSIAN Poss
parrisoned by 500 infantry. at the town
of Andiian, province of Perghana, Iur-
were killed and Is others Woui'oe1'
have been publicly hanged. 1T appears
from the accounts of the uprising ~
ready cabled to The Associated fress'
that Chief Isicham had summoned ms
followers to take part in a MOI! war
and an attack was made on the RuS
sian garrison at the town OF AndlJah
After temporary beat, the soldiers
rallied and succeeded in dIspersli's
| their assailants, killing ii or theiii an
capturing the ringleaders. An impefia
decree was subsequently issued IN con
nection with the outbreak. depriVlnS
the Governor of Perghana OF his Once
for allowing an insurgent uprising I
| take place in his province.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

A number of desirable residences In An
gusta, Maine, varying fnnprices, from $3.50
to $500; also several 10 " Is acre places
house and lot in Lewiston, Maine A
number of farms in Kennebec county, va
rying in price from $1,000 to 5000. Houses
and tenements to let. E. w. Whitehouse
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A new two aud a half story frame
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chaser so desires. Apply to Thomas J.
Lynch. novl0.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30
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Small advertisements not excS %iiaT
four lines uhirtv words coming th. ,rG
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Fer SALE-A large planihs mn an ~
carnenter shop. formerly occupied hv
Nnnre g. Rrown. in good condition. with
good water power the year around, sly
eted on dam 10. /. in Gardiner, Maine
containing more than $1,000 worth OF mod
ern machinery. including one mou', ll,,,
sidae with lot of me Iprn tools. Ga good
one) one hoard planer, one pony pianei.
three side moulding machi}'c' 'oi 10
lathe. sand paper machine, tenetlns ma ma,
chine, cutting off and splitting saws ~ ~.
viii he offered at a bargain at private
sale 'I and if not sold before July &c, 1885 a.
Two o'clock 7. NJ. will be sold by pubic
auction on the premises. Call upon or
address, NJ A. Haraden, Gardner: w
real estate auctioneer. JuteI''"t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

The Captain Chapman farm, situate In
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road two
miles from Kennebec bridge. over 10l
acres OF land; buildings in fine order
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
mayG.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

competent cook. two laundresses and
kitchen girls fcr Old Orchard. Also good
general girls for Augusta and other
places. at. Mrs. Lizzie Boyes' employ
i me. 10 rooms, 223 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

rpls,rwoRTHY MAN to travel 50
,,i,.iv and expnnses Easy seller NO
eM ' , ,Sie JuneHdlw
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June25d1W

Twenty more men to sell nursery stock
10 begin at once. Good references re-
quired. Great inducements to the right
parties. a. S. Cha6oourne, Hallowell.
We. june22, 12W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

To my friends in kcnncbec valley:
take pleasure in introducing TO yGj
Mr.. W. A. Carlisle, who represents 7
N. S'cincrt 4 Sons Co., piano deal
Portland, Me. believe him TO be-
right in all his dealings. What he
you at night, you will find true
morning. He is located pcrman1
this city, and those desiring IL fin
piano ut the lowest possible price
the most liberal terms, will dc
call on him before purchasing.
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Augusta, Me-, April Z, 1898
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

q I'oAR D-Lowest rates in the city for
.ilst.ciass board. Gentlemen, 1850 per
, Meeh, board and room. Ladies', $3.50 per
Ne, Rooms without board, 81 per week
All D Move, Is Gage street. apr6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

An able girl l6r general homework, one
who is fond of children preferred. Mrs
II. a. Smith, is Middle street, Augusta.
iuenglIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

OPPORTGf NITY-For active man with
$1,000 To $500 to control business in Maine
Vermont or New Hampshire. VIII pay
net profit of from $2ooo to 5000 per year
Inquire at Hotel Johnson Saturday, July
9 to Y 4. NJ. c. y. Berry.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

At once, ut the Jail. strong, capable
girl. Must understand cooking. Refer
cEccs required. Jnc29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

At a bargain. a light top buggy. in first
class shape. IT. G.. Barker, Corner Hat
store. Gardiner. jne7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30
LOST.

In Augusta or on road to Sidney, Mon
day or Tuesday. a machine drawer. con-
tanning box of attachments. etc Finder
will be rewarded by returning the same
to the Singer office. 233 Water street. Au-
Susta. jnc2idlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Capable girl for general houscWnrk: one
willing to go to Lake Cobbossrecontec for
the summer. Apply in the forenoon. Mrs.
c. S. Iiichborn, Go Winthrop street
ine25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

a practical granite quarry foreman for
a dimension quarry near Philadelphia,
must have thorough knowledge of push
ing out stone Address. "Fnreman,
care Milbourne Advertising Agency. Bal
timore Nd. iune2S. d1tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

SeJf-tnking Pads" for rubber stamps.
All colors. Also indelible ink and stamps
for marking clothing. {. w. Fletcher,
g Chapel street. mar2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Hang and stable on The Togus road. 34
miies from Augusta bridge. Buildings In
tAsr 1ass condition. For particulars in
uuiy on premises or Of Pope Gibbs. To-
au/news stand juncl3,dtf
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An experienced kitchen girl at once
City Hotel. iuneN.dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Any lady who can sew can earn good
pay making ncckwear for us at home.
W orll sent by mail. Send Toe. for full
particulars and sealed contract for en-
pl0yment Home Employment Co, Box
ll5. Bath. Me. june3D dive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Woman of energy and ability. who has
had some experience in dressmaking.
Address y. V. c., IL Melville ST.
july25,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

BARGAINS-One new hand made light
open Bangor punt buggy. one light piano
box open wagon. used one season, one
new panelled top express wagon. hand
made, must be sold soon to get them out
Of the way. E. G. Storey. la Grove St,
Augusta. ~fssapr4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30
SteInWay, Hartman, GabIer, Peass
James & H0|mstrom and other
High Grade Pianos.

The unique Aeolian and the Aeriol
tself playing piano)
A full line of music. small Instruments
and musical merchandise.
If unable to call on us. write to US Cor
any information desired and your letter
will receive prompt attention. Catalogues
mailed free. lowest prices, most liberal
terms.
IL CONGRESS ST. PORTLAND, ME-
T. c. McGOULDRIC.
Manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

AN EVENING PARTY
or your every day table will be catered
to by us in all the choicest table deli
cacies in canned, potted and deviled
meats, anchovles, sardines. salmon,
olives, preserves in glass. fruit, jams
and jellies, and all kinds of canned
foods put up by the beSt Gamers OF
Europe and America. Cur butter,
cheese and fine biscuits are uneXcelled.
We also have full line of choice teas
and cOffees.
HILL & LOCKE,
Augusta, Maine.
5anl1tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

"A. bargain: Having purchased large
lot of first-class babbet metal, / can sell
in lots of so Ms. at II cts. or 100 lbs. OF
morefat 10 cents per pound. f. /. Clark,
maehirist, Augusta. may23.dtf
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FOR SALE.

Desirable property. Two houses. Also
other land and lots. Mrs. "A. "A. a. ou 1,s
81 Middle St. Augusta. n.ay.t.-.---
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Standardized Scotch Collie Shepherd
pups. AZ O. Tylers clothing store. Gardi-
ner. Me. jnc25dlW"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Store suitable for furniture business.
-Four floors and basement; elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
he arranged for desirable offices. Inquire
of Atkinson Furnishing Co., 313 Water
street Augusta. ian4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30
MISCELLA1oOS-

MADAM BRANN- Clairvoyant. Is art az
Gage street. Augusta, Me. oct25, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30
NJ. STEINERT SSONSCO

The leading piano and music house own
lng and operating fifteen large stores
sole New England representatives for tbs
sale of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

House No. u Spring street, formerly
occupied by Dr. Brickett; thirteen rooms,
hot ana cold water. bath room, gas, fur
mace, large stable and carriage house.
Geo. +. Brickett. II State St.
apr26. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

The third story of Eranitefront build
ing recently occupied by the Celtic Pub
fishing Co. Inquire of Geo. &. Macomber,
fehtGd:s
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TO LET.

House No, a Green street, ten rooms
with bath room. Apply 10 Ida NJ, Ma
comber. No. a Chapel street.
iuup2IdIN*