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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
tor Positions Of Clerk and Carrier TO Be
Held, September 10.

The United Staes Civil Service Com
mission have made the following an.
houncement of examinations for the
positions Of clerk and carrier, that arr
10 be held by the local board at tht
post office, in this city, September 10.
No. 347.
Post Office CIerl; and Carrier.
Augusta, Me.
September TO- 1898
Inc United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that an examina-
tloh VIII be held by it's post office
ooaiu OF examiners in the city and on
ny uate named above, commencing at
a. W., for the positions Of clerk and
carrier IN the post office in that city.
only citizens OF the United STATES can
be examined.
me examination will consist of
spehihS arithmetic. letterwriting
penmanahip copying from plain copy.
geography of the United States and
reading addresses. The arithmetic
VIII consist of tests in the fundanen-
tai principles extending as far as com
mon and decimal fractions ana en-
bracing problems
me age limitations for this exatnf-
nation are as follows: Clerk not less,
than IL years; carrier between q ana
40 years. Applicants for carrier must
weigh at Least l25 pounds. and must
not be less than feet 4 inches in
height. and must file with their an
Form lla. showing them TO be not IN
der The required weight and TO possess
the required physical qualifications.
No application will be accepted for
this examination unless filed In com
pletc form with the board at the posi-
office in the city named above before
the hour OF closing business on Sep
tember 3, 1888. Applications should
be filed promptly in order that time
may remain for correction II nceea-
sary.
This examination is open to an riti-
zens Of the United States who may d.
sire 10 enter the service. and who c1rn
ply with the requirements. without re-
gard to race or to political or religious
Affiliations Al such citizens are in
vitcd to apply. They shall he exam
ined. graded, ana certified with en-
tire inpartiaiity as shown hy the grade
they attained in the examination
For application blanks Dorm l0l
and ll9). full instructions, specimen
examination questions. and infurma-
tion relative 70 the duties and salaries
~ the different positions. apply - the
secretary Of the baani Of examiners
at the post office in the city named
above.
July -. 1898
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

The many friends in this city, of Miss
Mary Kelley of Boston. will be sorry
to hear of a severe injury received by
her recently. While driving With
friends near her farm in Stove. she
was thrown from her carriage. dis
locating the right shoulder, and severe
jury was a blow upon the head. by
the shock of which the nerves of tn"
has not been able to open it since.
Her physicians hope that as she re-
covers from the shock of the accident
she viii regain the use of the eye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

If you need Il new set of link but
on vacation, you should look at the
line which Guy O. Nickery l.; dis
playing for today only at prices that
viii suit either lady or gent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

Buckley 4 Goodrich will offer, today.
their entire line of 1919 cent wash dress
goods. including percales, ginghams,
dimities and silk stripe novelties at
eight cents per yard. Also bargain
in shirt waist sets at 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

The midsummer clearance sale of
Sherburne & Daley has many good
bargains that the gentlemen of Angus
Tt and vicinity cannot afford to miss.
Lool9 over their advertisement and
then lose no time in visiting their store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

The Post Office base ball team will
play the French Stars at the Driving
park. this afternoon. at o'clock.
Good clean ball will DE played and
ladies are especially invited AS usual
the admittance will be free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

The East Side Shoe Store has pur-
chased the stock of a sikowhegan
dealer at a bargain. and can give their
customers the benefit of the low
prices. II will pay you to call there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30
STATE HOUSE.
A Large Corporation the Subject Of
Much Scandal.
The Secret Of Superintendent sietson's Sue
cess as an Orator Explained.

The Royal Exchange Assurance
Company of London, England, has
been admitted to transact business in
the State of Maine the date of en-
trance being July 20
The Traders Fire Insurance Com
pany of New York. has applied for adj
mission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

John w. Hcnnesscy was accepted as
recruit for the LIST Maine Regiment,
at the recruiting office. yesterday, and
with Is others will leave for Chicka-
mauga, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

The Baptist church will he open
through August, for the Sunday even
ing and midweek services. The pas
tors address for this time VIII be Wis
Clsset, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

Miss Ida X. Bean of Lancaster.
Mass, has returned to this city, aft"s
spending a few days at Southport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

Arthur Douglass Of Chelsea, was N
the city. Friday on business connected
with the advertising of the World $
Fair at Windsor later in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

Those disquieting rumors that are
being circulated sin the papers abou:
the Electrolytic Marine Salts Company
of I.ubec. bring TO mind the fact thar
the company has about the largest cap
ital stock of any company that has
been formed in the past year The
company was organized in the fall Of
1885,, with capital stock N $40, 600, 900
! S1hCs have been selling privately at
Ih"ir Boston office. large blocks Of
stock at $l.A0 per share. and now rumor
has it that the chief promoter Of the
company has LETT for Europe under
suspicious circumstances.
This company was formed FOR the
~ plsss purpose OF operating a plant
at Luhec, Tor the purpose Of extracting
gold ana other metals from sea water.
and the plant has been operating sue
cessfully ana secretly eyer since. Now
there is million dollar plant in ihe
course of erection.
Some Of the other promoters OF thu
affair say the man VINO has gone 10
Europe went thcre hoping 10 90 secret
~ for the purpose If purchasing clec-
trieal machinery tfr carrying on their
business, and that &hc machinery was
mo- bought in this country as they
% ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

Mrs f. g. kinaman ana son have
returned from Little Diamond Island
in Portland Harbor, where they have
been passing few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

w. T. Marble Of Sidney, called upon
business acquaintance in Augusta,
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

The two following companies filed
certificates e Incorporation THU sday
Pine Tree Butter. Egg ana Cheese
Company has been organized at Port-
land for the purpose OF the publication
of low grade butter and other dairy
products. and dealing in farm products,
with 500, 900 capital stock. of which $50
is paid in. The officers are: President.
Pearl T. Campbell of Melrose Mass. !,
treasurer. George g. Kelly Of Lowell,
Mass. Certificate approved. July %
1895
George +. Plummcr & Company has
been organized at Portland for the
purpose of manufacturing ana dealing
in suits, cloaks, furs ana wearing APP
parcl, With $4,000 capital stock. of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are.
President. Andrew Crawford of New
York, n. Y; treasurer. George e.
Plummer of Boston. Mass. Certificate
approved. July %, 1895
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

MI ana Mrs, George $. Smiley Of
West Medford Mass. who has been
passing The past four weeks On their
farm in Sidney, We're In tha city. Fri
day. while upon their return to Massa-
chusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30
ICE CREAM.

Ice cream, choice confectionery and
soda, also Mrs. Smiley's famous home
made bakery l shall run team
about town to supply families with ice
cream.
+. A. PIPER,
State St. Cafe, opposite Court House.
july25, d2w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

Perhaps the secret of Superintend
ent w. W. Stetson's success as a
speaker can be traced to some of the
long journeys that he is forced to take
by team. while about his duty in the
state. He is often called upon to ride
hundred or more miles at one time,
and in few hours return over the
same route. Only Thursday he took a
ride Of IS miles in the eastern part of
the State while getting to Bangor 10
go to Halifax.
These long rides through the beauties
of the Maine Wilderness are at first
very interesting to the person who
takes them, and he has all he wishes
To do in enjoying the beauties of nat
ure, but after a time these long rides
are very tiresome and are not looked
upon With much pleasure.
1t is possible that the eloquent super
intendcnt, who is one of the most ar
dent students of nature in the whole
world. may devote his time in these
rides to studying everything on his
journey. and making every little in
cident on the journey, as well as every
point of interest to him. illustrate some
point that he stores away in his brain
to spring upon the audience at his next
Time of ma king m address
Perhaps that little dictionary is
taken along to be studied for new
terms to illustrate in the simplest pos
sible manner which is the remarkable
point of the eloquent oratory of thu
professor. the beauties that he sees
ana wishes 10 make the members OF his
audience see as he does
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

The merrygo-round which has been
on the Eass side for several weeks
viii leave. Monday, for Richmond.
This afternoon and evening viii be I'll"
last chance to have ride
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

Miss Nettie johnson Went 10 Boston,
on the boat, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-30

T. s. Hussey If Sidney. was in the
capital city, Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
QUINCY AND NAMesAKe,
Cen City Mates Variable Grants to IN,
Bsri ngson and b Amply Repaid.

Cen City Mates Variable Grants to the
Bsri ngson and b Amply Repaid.
Tho Quincy city council has
decided to vacate seven blocks
Of streets to the Chicago. Bur-
lington & Quincy Railroad COM
psny to enable il to build the
new terminals, which It has planned
for that city. The company has
bought e140. 900 worth of real estate
for she sites. The new depot will
cost 100000. and the freighthouse
$4,000. In addition the company
win attach . wagon bridge to
its bridge across the river,
which ie now being recon.
structed. Tho wagon bridge will
land ut Cedar street. That seems to
be . pretty fair deal all around. bu,
It is surely to be hoped the lamenta.
BILE example that was pictured to be
Of how Rock Island had lost her
golden opportunity has not been re.
sponsible for Quincy good fortune
Certainly with such a prize at stake
Quincy has given no more than she
has received, and 1t was not neces.
sary to intimidatc her by misrepre.
sentation to gain her consent to the
proposition before her. But, BY the
way. is not Rock Island. as we say in
the barber shop, "next?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
IN. 0sesssss Dsscovery Yet.

W. NJ. Repine, editor Of the lis
li!wa. ILL.,, "Chief," says: I'VE
Won't keep house without DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and colds. Experimental
with many others, but never got the
true remedy until We used DR.. Kings
New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place ia our home. as in
IL we have . certain and sure cure
70, Coughs, Colds. whoopipg Cough.
etc." II 10 idle 70 experiment with
other remedies, even IL they are
urged on you Is just Is good as d..
Kings New Discovery. They sre
not ~ good, because this remedy has
. record Of cures and beside 10 guar.
anteed. It never fails to satisfy.
Trial bottles free ct Hartz 4 Uiic.
aeycr's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
QUlxOTiC GOODS.
Apply tho Breath Smelling Test to Younr
Men of kansas University.

Men of kansas University.
Thirty young women, members of
the Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Kappa Al
pha Theta and III Beta Phi fratcrnitics of
the Kansas State university, with a few of
the wives of members of the faculty of the
school, met the other day to act dccisively
against the practice of young men of tho
university drinking Intoxicating liquors
while n: fraternity parties given by the
members of the secret societies.
The young women bound themselves in
diyidually and their fraternities to leave
tho next party in body the mement a
Whit Of Equor should he detected from
any one in the room, signal to be ci:cn
ut the minute of discovery, and that signal
to he pcremptory sign to tho young wom-
Ell to go home. In discussing this latter
question the difficulty of detecting the faint
Of liquor in the young mems breaths was
talked of. most of the young women pres
cnt declaring that they did not know the
smell! of liquor and so could not give the
sign. 1t was suggested that an intimate
man friend nat rs ''spotter" and give tho
signal desired. but 1t was concluded this
would rot be just the thing, and it was
thea suggested that a couple Of tho young
ladies BE- educate! in all the liquor vices
and odors, and then they would be able to
give the desired signals.
To do away with the habit of going
homo late with male escorts it was also
suggested that the young women 20 TO all
parties In a body, hiring an express wagon
for the purpose, and returning home In
tho same manner. No action was taken Oh
this proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
ROWLING BnrrZYs,

Bowling, Feb. The coal trade
in and about Myrther has become
very poor.
SANDY" Binghman is the proud
father OF . bouncing baby boy.
"sandy" says he will not need any
hired man this season.
The Betty stock sale took place on
the Sd. There was . large attend
ance. Stock all sold readily, vet
horses aud hogs went very low. Corn
went ss high as 2s3 cents, straw
$3.50 per ton. Mr.. Betty IL going to
move to the suburbs Of Davenport,
where he intends TO farm. George
Bloom will occupy what is now the
McCabc stock farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
IRE COUNTY TEMPLE.


Feb. S-Rose Dindinger ct al tc
f. n. Sala, lot 6, block ~, Spencer
& Cases add, Rock Island. $4,000.
Catherine Thompsone to Charles
S. Thompson, 81 lot Z and 8. block z,
Milan, 81.
William Francis by administrator
to Charles y. Thompson, 81 lot
and s, block z, Milan, 800.
Feb. 5-Elizs NJ. Brooks ct al, tc
Olof Olsen. tract by metes and
bounds 81, Is, 1w, s525.
Rosa and David Dady TO Lizzie
Huber, lot 42. Dodge's add, Rocl
Island, 81.
John Beck to Lizzie Huber, lot AZ
Dodge's add, Rock Island, 81.
Mary and Anton Wiegle to Lizzie
Huber. lot AZ. Dodge's add, Rook
Island, 81.
Feb John Tobin to Frank Raible
n 20 feet lot 9, lot 8, block 8, c
Lynde's add, Rock Island, $4,000.
Licensed to Wed.
Jonn Oelerich.. Pleasant Valley low,
Miss Annie Ott... pheasant Valley. low;
Rudolph r. Obeflander. Molin,
Miss Bertha +. A. Lowe. Colon,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
" POST OFFICIAL IN POLITICS.
40 E-;crai Rule for His Government
What Heath Suggests,


Chicago, Feb. S.-Postmaster Gordon
yesterday received a letter from First
Assistant Postmaster Heath in regard
TO what action employees of the postal
service would be allowed to take in Do
iitical questions. The communication
stated that the department had no spe-
cial rule an such matters. and that II
preferred not to make any. Heath said,
however. that there would be no objsc.
tion TO employees asserting their politi-
cal rights, but that there might be OBJ
tecticn TO the manner In which these
rights were asserted.
He stated that 1t was tho object of
the department to DO everything posi-
BILE for the good of the department, and
that nothing would be done to hinder
the carrying out Of that object. Some time
ago John l. Manning. president Of the
Union Veteran club. addressed a COM
mInication TO Postmaster Gordon ask
Ing what liberties employees would be
allowed in political affairs. The post
master referred the matter to the de-
partment at Washington and the above
IS the answer received
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
o-oo-oeoO-1-D-g-l
ADJUSTMENTS. 1


The second and closing week Of
the Paiges' engagement 1t Harper's
theatre was auspiciously begun last
evening, with good attendance and
fine performance OF ..Rip Van Win
kle' with George w. Paige in the
title role. The indications are that
the company will have good patron
age the remaining nights of its stay
here. 1t is seldom that Rock Island
is visited by such q capable roper
toire organization. Its plays so far
have been excellentiy produced. re.
fnement, dignity and graceful act
ing chsracterizing each performance.
The speciaIties are also pleasing.
The features Of the engagement is
Johnson and Lundin, the strong
men, who introduce their marvellous
feats of strength in connection with
every performance. This evening
the Paiges repeat the refreshing COM
edy. 1.-THE Prince of Liars"
Palmer Cox's brownies" are 10 be
at the Burtis opera house in Daven-
port tonight. The magnificent spec
tacle, which is crowded with remark.
able new features. will be seen.
Many Rock leland people will wit
ness the great attraction. From the
rise OF the curtain till it's fall on the
gorgeous Transformation, The Beam
Of Day in Brownieland," the specta.
Gle will be q constant success sion of
dazzling surprises. A thrilling
storm and shipwreck at sea. an
earthquake and q volcano, and the
instant destruction of a mighty pal
ace will be SO marvelously presented
as to fairly take the spectators
breath away. Twelve scenes in all will
be shown. "The Brownies" show will
be presented exactly as it ran for l50
nights in New York, with the sensa.
,ional flying ballet that is danced In
midair, the troupe Of beautiful orien
tai dancing girls; the wonderful
nead-to-head bAisncers from Europe;
Eddie Pinaud. the champion trick
bicyclist; the funny German basd,
and all the other remarkable fea
lures Of the big New York produc-
ton intact. Palmer Cox. the iamo
Brownie Man." himself appears in
the gorgeous spectacle, and draws
brownies for the sudience. There
are "A people in the big cast, includ.
ing such favorites as Eva Tanguay.
Gertie Carlyle, Bndd Ross, Charles
Hagsn and Sol Solomon.
Occasionally we wait beyond all
reason in recognizing and writing
down long seli-evident fact. Until
Rupert Hughes said it in the retire.
ment Of Godey's magazine it would
seem that no one had rea lied that,
to quote Mr.. Hughes, ut is only the
PLAIN truth to say that MIR. Sousa's
marches have founded a school; that
he has indeed revolutionized march
music. His career resembles that OF
Johann Strauss in many ways. A
certain body Of old fogies have al.
ways presumed to deride the rap.
'uous waltzes Of Strauss, thong b
they have won enthusiastic praise
from even the esoteric Brahme, and
gained from Wagner su b words as
these: 'One Strauss waltz. over.
shadows, in respect to animation.
hnesse and real musical worth. most
OF the mechanical, borrowed, factory
made productions of the present
time.' The same words might be ap.
piled to Sousa's marches with equal
Justice" Sousa will play the most
celebrated Of these marches at his
concert at the Burtis opera house
next Sunday evening, Feb. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
Try Alleu's Foot.Easa.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen and hot, and get tired cas-.
lily. II you have smarting feet OF
tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease.
It cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swoolen
and sweating feet. blisters an Cal.
lous spots. Relieves corns anu bun.
ions Of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it today. Sold by oil
druggists and shoe stores for q
cents. Trial packages Free. AID.
dress Allen s Olmsted. Lo Roy
N. Y,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08

DR.. h. B. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
lnd says: "For several months after
sPraining my ankle I WAS severely
afflicted with rheumatism. I finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure 70,
rheumatism. and in four days could
walk without my cane; two bottles
cured me sound and we'll. Sold by
Otto Grotjan, druggist, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island, Gust Schlegel
6 Son. 220 West Second street, Dav.
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
HENDERSON TAKEN BACK
Osos nors rss.e,sr % the Poatsss n =
fss matosy.

fssmstosy.
Tom Henderson. who Was brough,
to Rock Island several days ago on the
promise 10 locate some stolen silver.
ware. which he claimed Was buried
In spo, to which he would lcsd the
authorities, IL back ut the Pontiac 70.
iormstory. having failed to keep his
word. He vas taken to the reform
story yestesday by Sheriff Hemen.
ssy in company with Harry Rich.
ardsou, the Davenport celorcd bog,
convicted OF robbing the African
Methodist church here.
Henderson and Richardson were
handcufred during the TIP. Hen.
dersou hsd made oil sorts Of threats
at the Jail on the officer who would
take him away from Rock leland.
But he was as meek rs q lamb when
tho cuffs were placed on him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
For Children who Take Coli

easily and are subject to Group. nc
remedy is SO helpful as DR.. Bell.
Pine-Tar-Honey. 1t will relieve the
Group at once and cure q cold In one
night. IL should be ia in every
house ready for an emergency. You
can buy bottle for rs cents at any
first-class drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08

II is not generally known tina,
more adults die Of Kidney trouble
than any other disease. When the
FIRST symptoms CT this disease sp
pear, no time should be lost in tax.
ing Foleys Kidney cure, which il
guaranteed or money refunded. Fo,
sale by 7. q. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
Are Voc ossns 10 Aisssss

The Rock Island route offers low.
est rases. choice Of all established
routes snd through car service 10
PGget sound ports. Call as the G d.
T. q r. ticket Office for iullinfor.
nation and the ia,es, map Of the
klondihe region.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
Tor Lung SoreneeS,

deep-seated coughs, throat disorders
and all bronchial troubles DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar-Hopey is an efIicacious rem
edy. The first dose gives relief. It
viii cure . hacking grip cough or q
cold in one night. All druggists cell
IL at Is cents on Q guarautee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08

New York claims to have a musical
prodigy in the person of the s-year.old
daughter of a Polish barber. She is said
to read classical music with readiness
and executes Gounod and Chopin in a
manner &c put all other prodigles to
shame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
To Consampssvss.

As an honest remedy. falcy's
Honey and Tar does not hold GU,
false hopes In advanced stages. but
truthfully claims to give comfort
snd relief In the very worst cases,
and In the early stages to effect Q
cure. For sale By T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
Put Nou.vn,on Men n. Work.

Bay City, Mich, Feb. s.-The Wheeler
e. Co. shipyard. which has been shut
down for two weeks on account of a
strike of riveters. resumed operations
yesterday. A few non-union riveters
were put to- WORK. g..