An Independent Journal, Devoted to Home Interests. Established in 1878,
VOLUME 22. HALLOWELL, ME.. SATURDAY. JULY 22. 1899. NUMBER 24
AMERICA AT THE HAGUE. though not so opeiLy espousing- Ameri- a century continued to do a large busi- umes of poems ‘"‘ White Sails” and “ The from without the barrier forms a be- can views,, was north the less prepared ness. The church with its educated Tower” occupies a high rank among wildering setting for that which we have The Hague conference will have re- in advance, as a general policy, to sup- ministry was there; the members of the the works of Maine poets; Mrs. Mattie come to see. But it is quite forgotten, SPECIAL PRICES on FLOOR sulted in the promotion of the cause of port any line of action that the United bar were eminent for their general Baker Dunn, Mrs. Anna Sargent Hunt, like the ticking of a clock in a quiet universal peace to an extent that the States and England might agree upon. learning and literary requirements, and and Prof. Chas. F. Richardson, of Dart- room, when we come to the tubes them- most eager European and American Good for M onday, Ju ly 17. But for the American delegation, the later came the public library—a union mouth College. Prof.Richardson’s books selves. Curious machines cap the ends advocates of peace had not dared to atmosphere of diplomatic suspicion of influences all in the direct line of the embrace that delightful volume of “ The of each tube. To see them discharge a hope. The American delegation, as would scarcely have been dispelled, literary life and calculated to develop Choice of Books,” and his “American carrier into a tube recalls childish im- matters have turned out, lias been at and the conference, it is to he feared, the literary character. Literature, 1607-1885” —tlie two large aginings of strange mountain rivers the very center of tlie best influences might have amounted to very little in- “Literary Hallowell” is of course in- volumes being devoted severally to which suddenly disappear in holes in that have shaped the deliberations of deed. It is not so much that the Ameri- tended to embrace the native authors of “ Development of American Thought,” the rock to emerge—somewhere. But Quality Fully Guaranteed. the conference. For about half a cen- cans led the work of the conference as that city and tlieir books. Limited to 555 pages, and “ American Poetry and the gaping holes in the post-office extend tury the United States hits advocated BEST WINTER PATENTS, $4.25. that the frank and straight-forward this list even, few towns in Maine have Fiction,” 400 pages—published in New like great veins to the vital departments the extension of the principle of the im- Best Flour for All Round Purposes, spirit that they manifested aroused equal rank with that of the beautiful Y o r k in 1887 and 1889. J u d g e I I . K . of city life. One actually pulsates under BEST SPRING PATENTS, 4.50. munity of private property in time of earnestness and gave direction to the Kennebec city, while if it is enlarged Baker,a native author and benefactor of war to property afloat on the seas. It is the variable pressure of the business Best Flour for Risen Bread, purpose of the eminent European col- to include the literary sons of literary the public library,should not he omitted section—it terminates in tlie Produce BEST ROLLERS, 4.25. true that the le a d in g European nations leagues. fathers the influence of Hallowell as a from this list. by agreement gave up years ago the Exchange; another takes care of a great The attitude of the American and literary centre becomes widened and And so literary Hallowell justly de- mass of ‘home correspondence’—going- ALSO COAL OF ALL KINDS. GRAIN AND FEED. commissioning of privateers to prey on English delegates on the question of deepened in great measure. serves the high recognition that belongs over the bridge to Brooklyn; the third the merchant marine of an enemy in arbitration proved 1he turning-point in As we have just said, the establish- to her. The granite from her beautiful extends like a main artery to those great time of war. But in giving up the pri- the program. The Russian delegation ment of the printing press in that town dlls has gone into the erection of many tentacles of distribution which lead ulti- F. S. WINGATE, vateers they were illogical enough to hastily produced a project providing in 1795 was one of the first steps in the library buildings and the hundreds of mately in every direction—it dives deep hold to the practice of permitting war- SUCCESSOR TO LEIGH & WINGATE. for the establishment of an elaborate evolution of literary Hallowell. Giving lyoks of her native authors in their under the city, reaches over three miles ships to capture private merchantmen. tribunal for compulsory arbitration, opportunity as it did for the printing of lousands of volumes have enriched the to the north, and emerges at the Grand One triumph of the United States at ARE YOU AWARE THAT while Sir Julian Pauncefote submitted books, it led to the development of the literature of tlie world.—S. L. Board- Central Station. The Hague will have been the adoption a simpler plan on behalf of England, literary spirit and to the writing of man in Bangor Commercial. “ The carriers which travel through of the American principle of the exemp- and the American delegates, in their books. Her early clergymen were tubes are 8 inches wide and about 2 feet tion of private property from seizure at E. A. NOBLE & CO., turn, offered one identical in the main authors. These included Daniel Clices- PNEUMATIC TUBES FOR MAIL AND long. A carrier will hold 600 letters, sea. This, of course, does not apply to Have Everything needed by Men, Women and Children in the line of with that which was adopted several inan, who was the author of a grammar, EXPRESS SERVICE. and when filled will weigh about 25 blockcadc-runners nor to contraband of years ago by the American Bar Associ- as well as several other books; Jona- pounds. The operation of sending and war. One of the first achievements of ation. All tlie arbitration proposals than Chile; Eliphalet Gillett, who was “ I low Letters Are Sent Underground” receiving is apparently quite simple. A BOOTS and SHOES ? the conference was the acceptance of a were referred to a committee which secretary of the Maine missionary soci- tlie title of an illustrated description post-office clerk hurries up to a tray, proposition brought forward by Mr. was expected to combine tlieir best ety for -II years, and who is credited of the system of pneumatic tubes through opens tlie end of a carrier, fills it full of Do you have difficulty in getting shoes to fit and be comfortable?’ Frederick W. 1 lolls, the secretary of the features in a project which it could with more than 20 publications in Wil- which the mails are now sent in the Try us! Do you think you cannot get what you want in Hallowell? letters tied neatly in small bundles, American delegation, providing a plan recommend for adoption. The estab- liamson’s Bibliography of Maine; Gor- cities of New York, Philadelphia and snap the lid shut, jams the carrier into Try us! We make every endeavor to please our patrons. We fit the for special mediation as applicable in ham Duminer Abbott, the author of four Boston, by Mr. Theodore Waters, in feet and purse. We send you out with satisfaction in your mind and lishment of an arbitration tribunal is the machine, grasps a lever, and pulls certain cases. Mr. I lolls would not for not particularly acceptable to Germany or five volumes, and a successful teach- the Home Magazine for June. hard. There is a roar, then a subsiding stylish, shapely shoes on your feet, and no poorer than when you came a moment claim to be the sole origina- in. These statements can be proven by a call. or Austria. Germany seems to fear er for many years, and many others. Perhaps it is not generally known rush. In a moment the man lets go the tor of the idea, hut to him personally that arbitration might somehow hamper Educated lawyers who were natives of that it is proposed to underlay all the lever and it slides back into place. The We claim to do the most difficult jobs of repairing, as well as' the and to the United States through him, German policy and cheek the advance Hallowell were Amos Stoddard, Thos. larger cities of the United States with nicest, Our work is strictly first-class, and the stock we use is in carrier has disappeared. Curiosity gets will be assigned the credit of having in- of tlie empire in certain directions. Bond, Jr., William Emmons, Jeremiah such tubes for the transmission of mail the better of you. accordance. troduced the project. Under this plan German progress during the past two Perley and others. These all published 1 merchandise. The movement has Where did that go?” you ask. of special mediation it is provided that generations has been stupendous, and orations and addresses, while Mr. Per- already been started in the Eastern cities, ‘Why, to Brooklyn,’ he replies, E. A. NOBLE & COMPANY, in case of serious differences threatening it has been -accomplished very largely ley was the editor of the Debates on the but it is doubtful whether even the resi- slightly surprised that any person should peace between two nations, each dis- by the sword. Germany anticipates in constitution of Maine and published the lents of those cities where the system is wonder at such a common-place opera- putant may select on its part some other the not distant future many internation- Maine Justice and Maine Civil Officer— in full operation appreciate its import- tion . 162 W ater St. - - Hallowell. nation not concerned with the dispute; al changes, and wishes to be free to hooks which had a large circulation. ance, says Mr. Waters. “ ‘How long will it take to go there?’ and for the jicriod of a month the mat- profit to the iittenno.-' by every oppor- Vinong educational authors mention How many persons realize that the you ask. ter in controversy shall be left wholly tunity for expansion. The Germans should he made of William Kinney, hulk of the mail service between Man- “ ‘It is there now,’ he replies again. WHEN IN DOUBT-BUY OF COX! in the hands of these two “ seconds,” hold that compulsory international arbi- once preceptor of Hallowell academy, hattan Island and Brooklyn is carried ‘Why they are distributing the letters WE HAVE EVERYTHING FOR HOT WEATHER. whose duty it becomes to try by all tration is not compatible with the prin- whose arithmetic was a standard school on through two large tubes over the by this time.’ means in their power to put the ques- ciples of full national sovereignty. book for half a century; Ephraim Brooklyn Bridge; that the letters going “ One of the other machines begins to Tennis Shoes in Great Variety. tion in the way of amicable settlement, Tliere is, of course, a certain amount of Goodale, whose “ New Pleasing Spell- into the Grand Central Station in New roar like a train in a tunnel. It is a re- and so to prevent any open breach of truth in this contention. It took a ing Book” was equally famous with York are transmitted to the general ceiving instrument. The roar termi- good relations. It is not to he supposed great war in the United States to es- Kinney’s Arithmetic; Daniel Cheesman, post-office, three and a half miles, nates in a hanging noise and—a carrier Our LADIES’ KID OXFORD in Black and Russet, at $1.50 that this plan would he feasible in till tablish firmly the principle that the author of “A Conpendium of English through an underground tube; that sev- shoots out of the hole and rolls side- and $1,25, are Bargains in every sense of the word, cases. But even if it should be only Union holds a sovereignty higher than Grammar,” and Samuel Tenney, author eral large telegraph offices in New York wise on the tray. An attendant opens once successfully invoked, its adoption that of the individual States. There of “ The Hallowell Collection of Sacred exchange messages through pneumatic the end and takes out bundle after bun- O TH ER S A T 98c, 69c, AND 49c. would be abundantly justified. may yet have to be more than one great Music” and the “ Instrumental Direc- tubes; that Boston sends the bulk of its dle of letters, calling out the destination The great purpose of the American European war. before there can come tor.” Nor should we forget the Maine mail between its new railroad station mark on the packages as he tosses them GT REM EMBER WE ARE LEADERS IN LOW PRICES. delegation at The Hague has been to into existence anything faintly resem- Farmer’s Almanac which was estab- and its post-office through underground one by one into the sacks. promote the principle of arbitration. bling a federation of Europe with ac- lished in Hallowell 80 years ago, and tubes; that Philadelphia not only has “ ‘Where did that lot come from?’ This country above all others lias, both knowledged compulsory authority, in for a continuous period of GO years was its business district and two big railroad you ask. HUB SHOE STORE.5 GARDINER jy profession and by practice, stood the settlement of international disputes. published in that town, and edited by stations connected with its post-office “ ‘From the Grand Central Station.’ before the world for the plan of arbi- Hut while Germany undoubtedly will the late Daniel Robinson. These books by tubes, hut intends to install a com- SELLERS OL GOOD SHOES. “ ‘How long has the train been in?’ tration as a substitute for war. A great continue to oppose the Russian doctrine were printed by the thousands and cir- prehensive mercantile express tube ser- is the next question. many of the European delegates went of compulsory arbitration, there is no culated all over Maine. Surely to have vice radiating in all directions from the “ ‘Oh,’ with a shrug of the shoulders, to the conference at The Hague in a reason why she should not join in the made the grammars, arithmetics, spell- center of the city; that Chicago has an ‘ten minutes, perhaps.’ somewhat cynical and skeptical mood, creation of a tribunal with no authority ing books, music books and almanacs experimental tube service; that London, “ ‘How fast does the carrier travel? IF YOU WANT A GOOD TRADE IN prepared to have a rather agreeable so- except where nations voluntarily sub- for all Maine for half s century—not Paris, Vienna and Berlin are under- The distance is over three miles, is it journ, but with very little zeal or faith mit their differences to its judgment. only original books by her native au- laid with a network of tubes; that other not?’ touching the business for which the There are many reasons why the cause thors, but printed at her own publish great cities throughout the world are “ ‘Yes, about three miles and a half. CRASH SUITS, gathering was assembled. It was a ot peace would seem to be better as- ing house—is enough to give to Hallo- contemplating extensive installations [ suppose it made the first mile in two body of men of immense talent, hut it sured with a permanent tribunal al- well the distinction of having been of similar systems? minutes, and as the speed increases as seemed at the outset to possess very ready established than under the plan of literary in one of the most important di “The wonder of it all is hard to ex- it goes it probably did tlie second mile HAMMOCKS, little inspiration. The less widely creating special boards of arbitration rections—that of educational literature press in simple statements. The tele- in a minute and a half, while it must noted of the members, as it turned out, And what an influence in shaping and phone, the phonograph, wireless teleg- OR for each dispute after the failure of the have done the last mile in less than a were in most cases men who had been disputants to settle the matter by ordi- directing the minds of the youth of tlie raphy, and other inventions quite as minute.’ selected with singular care by their re- nary diplomatic negotiations. The state must not the town of Hallowell radical in character have made the mar “ Some idea of the saving the tubes STRAW and CRASH HATS, spective governments on account of their ready tribunal is to be desired.— have had in the first half of the velous seem so common-place that afford New York can he had by reckon- learning, talents and high character, Review of lleviews. century just closing, through these im nothing short of the positively super- ing the amount of mail matter which ------GO TO ------it seems to have devolved upon the portant school books of its own highly natural can he expected to impress the passes in carriers over the Brooklyn American delegation, as more free from LITERARY HALLOWELL. educated authors. mass of the people. Years ago a joke Bridget The estimate is 126,400 letters 1 >. W. BOW IE’S, diplomatic complications than any of But there is more fame for literary was much in vogue which presupposed and 20, 250 papers a day. Compared the others, to supply tlie conference to “ Literary Hallowell,” was one of the Hallowell than this. Her native au- a great pneumatic tube between Ameri- with tlie old system of wagon delivery, 142 W ater Street, Hallowell. some extent with real and practical subjects chosen for treatment at the re- thors of national reputation .embrace the ca and Europe and depicted the terrible the gain is probably one hour for each aims. It soon become evident that the union and dedication at the new city names of Henry T. Gheever, George B predicament of a passenger who ‘got letter and paper; in other words, 14G,- m&ss&xmstassess* Americans were at The Hague meaning hall in Hallowell on Wednesday evening, Cheever and Jacob Abbott. Turn to stuck under the Atlantic Ocean.’ It 600 hours are gained simultaneously to business, and determined either to help July 12th. the biographical cyclopedias and look at was hut a joke, yet should a yellow those merchants and private persons accomplish something of value or else No subject could have been more fit- their record. George B. Cheever was journal state that a project of the kind whose mail-matter goes through this to show the world afterward exactly ting for a half hour's place in the pro- the author of “ Deacon Giles’ Distillery was to be attempted, it is probable that tube. The gain for the other tubes is who it was that prevented the attain- gram than that which related to tlie na- a work which had as much to do in hundreds of letters would be received proportionately as great as far as can he ment of results. Last year’s war had tive authors of Hallowell, their personal- the temperance reform and in that of from correspondents anxious to know directly calculated, but when the post- greatly increased the prestige of tlie ity and their books, as well as the in- the old Washingtonian societies, as when the line should he opened. office officials tell you repeatedly that United States, and had aroused no little fluence which that city has had upon Uncle Tom’s Cabin had to do with the “Pneumatic tubes have their marvel- the letters going by tube to the Grand curiosity among the diplomats and pub- the educational and intellectual life of anti-slavery reform. Beside this h ous side,however. The quality is three- Central Station catch trains which leave licists of other nations gathered at The the State. Between 1795 and 1860 no published works embrace more than 2/ fold: First, the simplicity of their won- One of the most widely advertised cor- an hour ahead of those caught during Hague as to the part that America was place in Maine ranked with Hallowell volumes all of them conspicuous for derful operation; second, the revolution the old wagon system—trains which go sets of the present day is the CRESCO. proposing to play henceforth in the as the centre of hook publishing, ability and learning. His brother they have produced in the handling of Fashion Journals and Magazines have far to the north, the south and the west; affairs of tlie world at large. The the spirit of the literary life and the Henry T. Cheever, was the author of 14 the United States mails; third, the pos- when they tell you that the connections been discussing its peculiar waists. sibility of their gigantic development Women have heard about the Cresco American delegates on their part seem prominence of its literary authors. volumes; while, the publications of the made sometimes result in a twenty-four Corset, the only corset made that rather naively to have set forth their Portland and Bangor, which were both late Jacob Abbott embrace more than along general mercantile lines.” hours’ saving; when they say that expectation that the great European publishing centres, did not compare 200 distinct works. A n d would it not Mr. Waters conducts his readers on a Western mail now catches steamships authorities on international law as- with Hallowell. And we have been he right to include as a product of liter- tour of observation of the New York for Europe which formerly would have Cannot Break at the Waist Line, sembled for the purpose of devising often led to query, in thinking of this ary Hallowell the eminent sons of and Philadelphia plants. been delayed until the next steamer— ways to do away with the evils of war prominence of literary Hallowell and Jacob Abbott, the late Austin Abbott “ Let us go first to the New York post- when they tell you all these facts which and Benjamin Vaughan Abbott, with office. The terminal machines of the have become every-day matters with It will be pleasing news to our patrons when we tell them that would, of course, not think of breaking its influence upon the intellectual life of them, you can readily see that the sav- up the conference and going home until the state, to what was it due. This has their 50 volumes of Abbott’s New YoVk pneumatic tubes stand in the very mid- ing of time which the pneumatic tube of they had done something of lasting im- ever been the answer: To a happy com- law repoyts; Rev. Edward Abbott of dle of the rush and roar of the post- New York alone have made for the peo- We have secured the sole agency, for this section, of the portance. All this was immensely bination of several forces or agencies, Cambridge, author and editor, and Dr. office business. The hum of the dis- ple of the world.” helped out by the matter-of-fact way in among them the press, the school, the Lyman Abbott, world famous as editor, tributing department, the hurrying of Mr. Waters also found, by actual ex- Famous Cresco Corset, periment, that an ordinary letter sent which Sir Julian Pauncefote, head of the library and the church. As early as author and preacher? the clerks, the rustle of pouches as they from the business district of New York British delegation, declared that lie was 1795 a printing press was set up in that Of a more recent date are Mrs. Emma are dragged over floors—in short, the to the business district of Philadelphia entirely at one with his American col- town, and in 1800 a publishing house Huntington Nason, the sweet singer of great orderly confusion which seems so reaches its destination much quicker JAMES H. LEIGH & CO. leagues in his anticipations. Germany was established, which for nearly half •‘Hallowell Hills” whose collected vol- strange when one has heard it onlv than tin alert messenger can. HALLOWELL REGISTER—SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1899.
HALLOWELL REGISTER. LETTERS OF INTEREST. WASHINGTON LETTER. form. Should his tariff predictions THE JOURNAL’S NEW HOME. prove true, many of the older voters in assess se a m sg ’s P ublished Saturdays We publish below two letters. One-a be- July 17th, 1899. both parties will have trouble in finding With the remodeling of the old Ken- KENNEBEC Steamboat Co lated Reunion letter of regret from Mr. > —at— Because the law under which Gen- out just “ where they are at” politically. nebec Journal block a familiar hind- WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO Meservev; the other an interesting epistle FOR BOSTON. 15S Water St., Hallowell, Me. Nelson A. Miles has been Acting Secre- Of course Mr. Dubois has no better fa- mark will he removed from Water from A.B.Newcombe who lias been in South- BUY YOUR ern waters. tary of War, in the absence of the cility for guessing wliat either party street. It is one of (he oldest structures D E I. A W A RE B It E A K W ATEB. Secretary and the Assistant Secretary, will do than hundreds of other intelli- upon the street. It has been for nearly ( $1.50 per Y ear in A dvance T humb: _< _ ___ M y D ea r Grandfather: was put on the Statute books a long- gent men have. His opinion is merely half a century the home of the Journal. I $1,75 after Six M onths. Here we are, once again lying near dear time sigo, tliere is a disposition to re- given for what it is worth. ' Prior to that it had at various times iliR ’NGEMENT W. F . M A R S T O N . editor and P rop' r . old American soil; but I have not had the gard the occurrence as without signifi- housed a ship carpenter’s shop, a grain Spring and pleasure of going ashore yet. We arrived cance. As a matter of fact it was very THE HOME WEEK. store, a distillery and a tannery. Work The new Wesley M. E. church at this afternoon, after a very pleasant passage, significant—significant of a very radical is now under way, and will be pushed 1899. Bath was dedicated Tuesday afternoon with only one gale of wind to mar our com- change in the relation between Gen. Plans for the “ Old Home Week,” to completion as rapidly as possible. It with beautiful and impressive ceremony. fort. That little brush overtook us off Cape is hoped to have it in readiness for oc- DAILY Service, except Hatteras, hut we came out all right, as usual. Miles and the administration, or of an Gov. Frank Rollins’ new anniversary, Sundays, commencing Summer I am going to start for Maine just as soon as attempt to trap Miles into attempting to which is to bejaield Aug. 20 to Sept. 1, cupancy early in November. The south New York is suffering from an epi- 1 can get clear of the vessel. 1 am second make some use of his temporary au- are progressing'favorably, and those es- wall of the Masonic Temple and the demic of lockjaw cases, due to wounds mate and engineer, so have some duties lo thority that would make trouble for him. pecially interested are anticipating a north wall of (lie Purinton block will he MONDAY, JUNE 19th. from the Fourth of July toy pistol. perform yet. Will I be able to see you be- used as the north and south walls of the Clothing ? A little thought will convince most per- general return of New Hampshire sons S teamer “Del l a Collins” will leave fore you leave for the West? I hope so. Similar cases, usually ending in death, sons of this fact. The law is an old and daughters to their former places of new block. The foundations of the old Augusta daily, except Sunday at 1,30, Hallo- are reported from other cities. The Do not know what port we shall be con- residence, in connection with the event. building so far as they go, a portion of well 2.00 P. M. connecting with steamers signed to yet. Must close here; boat along- one, directing the General commanding which leave Gardiner daily, except Sunday, Do you know that the largest moral seems to he sufficiently obvious. side to carry this ashore. Love to all. the Army to become acting Secretary of An invitation has been prepared and the center and north walls will he for Boston at 3.35 P. M., Richmond 4.20, Bath 6 and Popham Beach 7 P. M. Stock of A rthur. War during the absence of the Secretary will he sent to former residents of the utilized in the new building. Mill con- R eturning, leave Boston every evening The Germans in Canton, Ohio, Mr. and the Assistant Secretary from Wash- state, living elsewhere. The invitations struction will he followed throughout. except Sunday at 6 o’clock, for all landings The front will he built of pressed brick, on the Kennebec River arriving in season McKinley’s home, have come out strong- K ansas Cit y , Mo. ington, but does anybody suppose that bear Gov. Rollins’ signature, and are as granite and galvanized iron, very much to connect with early morning Steam and Men’s and Boys’ Over- ly against the Philippine war, declaring Miss A nnie F. P age: while Gen. Miles was publicly criti- follows:— after the style of the Purinton block. Electric Cars. it to be a disgrace to the nation. These I have received from the correspondence cising the acts of the War Department, State of Ncav Hampshire, Executive De- The roof will be equipped with six hip- [ F akes between Augusta, Hallowell, Gar- committee an invitation to attend the Hallo- partment, diner and Boston, $1.75; or $3.00 round trip, Canton German-Americans are in line and Secretary Alger was scheming to roofed Van Noorden skylights, and will | Richmond $1.50, round trip $2.50, Bath and Coats, Suits, Mackin- well Reunion on Wednesday, July 12, 1899. Frank W. Rollins, Governor. with the German-American press which find some plausible way of deposing be covered with Baldwin’s best six-ply Popham Beach $1.25, round trip $2.00. I regret to say that, notwithstanding my Concord, N. II., July 17. bee hive roofing. An elevator will run is almost solid against expansion. Miles from the command of the Army, J ames B, D ba ke, President. earnest desire to be with you on that most The residents of New Hampshire have from the sub-basement to the upper C. A. C ole, Agent, Hallowell. toshes and Hats, interesting occasion, my business engage- that anything could have induced the conceived the idea of celebrating the story. An arrangement will he made ments are such that it will be absolutely im- Secretary and Assistant Secretary to week of Aug. 2(> to Sept. 1st of the to drive teams into the sub-basement The town of Foxcroft is still strug- present year as “Old Home Week,” and possible for me so be present at that time. have absented themselves, at once, even along side of tills elevator, thus greatly Boothbay &the Islands! in this part of the State is to be gling with the Hale notes. A town of inviting every person who ever re- facilitating the loading and unloading of meeting is to be held July 22 to see if I desire, however, to express my sincere for a single day. Their doing so now sided in New Hampshire or the descend- thanks for the courtesy of yourself and com- materials. Ample vault room will he SEASON OF 1899. found at authorization can be obtained for hiring was for a purpose, even if that purpose ants of former residents, to return and provided for the safe preservation of mittee and to say that while many years is unknown. It is said that no papers, visit the scenes of their youth and re- lists and files. about $24,000 with which to pay 25 have elapsed since I left Hallowell, my requiring the signature of the Secretary, new acquaintance with our people. Meanwhile the work of the Journal cents on the dollar of the notes against thoughts frequently turn back to the old It affords me pleasure as governor of were carried to Gen. Miles while he was will go on in the Purinton Block, where Steamer Islander, the town. times when 1 was a boy and spent so many New Hampshire to extend this invita- temporary quarters have been taken. happy days among the good people of that acting Secretary—in short, while he was tion in behalf of our people, and to as- CAPT. ROBT. E. WESTMAN. E. E. DAVIS beautiful city on the banks of the sparkling legally the Acting Secretary, steps had sure those who may be able to accept It is singular that New York should Commencing Saturday June 24th will Kennebec. I suppose most of the people of been taken in advance, which prevented that they will receive a cordial greeting STATE OF MAINE. be so wrought up over the presence of in any section of the Old Granite State. leave Augusta G.45 A. M., Hallowell 7 9 CO’S., Hallowell have forgotten the freckled faced his performing any duties pertaining to Kennebec, ss. A. M., when depth of water will permit. a couple of cases of yellow fever in tlie boy who used to frequent the streets of Lin- During this week our people intend that position. If a trap was set for to keep open house, and the doors of our Superior Court, Gardiner 7.30 A. M., Richmond 8.30 A. city, when its people harbor and give colnville and who, summer and winter, was June Term, 1899. M., Batli 9.30 A. M., every day, Sun- The cioliilsrs & h allfirs. doubtless the terror of the neighborhood, General Miles, he was wise enough to hospitality will be swung wide open. A comfort to yellow journals which are Statira E. Clough, L ib ’t, vs. E dwin Clough. days included, connecting at Bath with but the memories of childhood are hard to avoid being caught. He was prepared large number of towns and cities in tlie Under Cony House, Augusta, Maine. infinitely worse. state will have local celebrations during Upon the annexed Writ and Libel, it is Ordered Lewiston, Brunswick & Bath Electric efface and to me the most precious are those to perform any duties brought before that notice thereof be given to the Libelee by publishing R. R. for Merrymeeting Park, Bruns- the week, to which all are cordially in- an attested copy of the same, or an abstract thereof, to- which bring hack the trifling incidents of my him, but he did not seek to make duties. vited. gether with this order thereon, three w, eks successively wick, Lisbon Falls and Lewiston, touch- The Boston Herald, speaking of the boyish existence at Hallowell. in the Hallowell Register, a newspaper printed in Hallo- | ing at Five Islands, both ways Mondays, Comptroller Tracewell, of the Treas- Old home means to every person of well, in said County of Kennebec, the last publication to | alleged movement to displace Mr. Please express my thanks to the other Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and ury Department, who was viciously at- mature years, father, mother and child- be thirty days at least before the next term of said Court, Hoar from the Senate says, “ that there members of the committee for the invitation hood, and when you think of the old to he holden at Augusta within and for said County of McMahon’s Island same days on signal. tacked by the professional civil service Kennebec, on the first Tuesday of September next, that and if there are any of the old boys and gills home you bring hack the tenderest mem- ne may then and there appear in said Court aud answer Jsle of Springs, Tuesdays, Thursdays is no danger of Massachusetts allowing thereto it he see fit. For Rent. of Hallowell who remember Ned Meservey reformers, because of liis action, last ories possessed by man; true love, and Saturdays, connecting at Boothbay the displacement of Mr. Hoar to he Attest. W. S. CHOATE, Clerk. of years ago, please tell them that his heart spring, in deciding that Deputy United perfect faitli, holy reverence, high am- with Monhegan mail steamer. made, and one of the incentives to his COPY OF LIBEL. Returning leave Boothbay at 1 P.M., Two tenements for rent; inquire of is still with them and it is no fault of his States Marshals were not “ Federal of- bitions—“ the long, long thoughts ol The Libelant alleges that she was married to the said li- continuance in office is the fear that, youth.” belee at Vienna, in the State of Maine, on the 7th day of every day except Sundavs, and Sundays S. G. OTIS. that he- is not there in person. I hope it ficers” within the meaning of tbe law, 18-tf in the presene state of politics, there Few states have furnished more men June, 1897; th a t th e said libelant and libelee co- at 2 P. M. will not be many years before there will be says the Civil Service Commission might habited in this State after tlieir said marriage; that the li- J M. A. HARADEN, Gen. Agt. Gardiner. might be too heavy a contrast between another Reunion of the sons and daughters and women who have achieved dis- belai’t resided in this State when the cause of divorce 1 easily have found some live question to tinction and renown than New Hamp- accrued is hereinafter set forth,and had resided here in Allen Partridge, Agent, Augusta. KENNEBEC COUNTY—In Probate Court, held at him and his successor.” of Hallowell and that I may be able to be a good faith one year prior to the date hereof: that the li- ! C. A. Cole, Agent, Hallowell. Augusta, on the fourth Monday of June, 1899. occupy the time they used in writing to shire and our people hold these sons and belant has ever been faithful to her marriage obliga- Hermon N. Stackpole Administrator on the estate of participant. iions, but that the said libelee has been unmindful of | daughters in high regard. In behalf of W. R. Stackpole late of Hallowell in said County, Yours sincerely, Secretary Gage, requesting that he di- the same; th a t on th e th ird day of January, 1899, he ut- ' deceased, having petitioned for license to sell the follow- There is some guessing as to who the people of New Hampshire, 1 heartily terly deserted the libelant without reasonable cause ing real estate of said deceased, for the payment of E dw in C. M eser vey. rect the Comptroller to review the de- invite all to whom New Hampshire is a and has continued said desertion for three consecutive debts, &c., viz: a certain lot of land with a dwelling will succeed Secretary Alger, but noth- years next prior to the filing of this libel; that on the ONE PRICE TO HLL house thereon, situated in said Hallowell, and bounded cision referred to, because that decision former home or place of nativity to visit day of 18 , and on divers other on the north by Winthrop street: on the east by land of ing trustworthy, Gov. Roosevelt is had been endorsed by one of the United the state during old home week. days and times since their interm arriage the said libelee C. N. Smith: on the south by a right of way and on SECRETARY ALGER'S RESIGNATION committed the crime of adultery wiith one the west by laud of Samuel Currier. mentioned and so is Attorney General whose uame is to your libelant unknown;that since their States Supreme Court, and even had it Frank \Y . Rollins, Governor. Hair Cutting, 25c. Shaving, 10c. Ordered, That notice thereof be given three in term sn iage th e said libelee h*.s been addicted to gross weeks successively, prior to the fourth Monday of Griggs. It is altogether probable that and confirmed habits of intoxication; that being of suf- Shampoo, 25c. Razors Honed, 25c. Wednesday the fallowing letter was been reversed by the same high authority More than one hundred towns in the July next, in the Hallowell Regist er , a news- ficient ability he has grossly, wantonly and cruelly neg- Sea Foam, 10c. Ilair Singed, 15c. paper printed in Hallowell, that all persons interested Gov. Roosevelt will prefer to remain mailed to President McKinley: lected and refused to provide suitable maintenance for tlie question would not he a live one, state already have organized local Old Special Attention Given Children. may attend at a Court of Probate then to be held at Au- where he is. Sir:—I beg to tender to you my res- your libelant; that he has been guilty of cruel aud abus gusta, and show cause, if any, why the prayer of because of the recent civil service order Home AVeek associations and are pre- ive treatm ent aud extreme cruelty towards her; that no said petition should not be granted. ignation of the office of Secretary of child has been born to them during their said marriage, of the President, which specifically paring to welcome in a proper manner now living. E. R. ANDERSON, G. T. STEVENS, Judge. War, to take effect ;tt such time in the Attest: W. A. NEWCOMB. Register. 22—3w It is said that the sardine business at placed Deputy Marshals outside of tlie Wherefore, she prays that a divorce from the bonds of 127 WATER ST. near future as you may decide tlie affairs their returning sons and daughters. matrimony between herself and said libelee may be de- Eastport was never so flourishing and civil service rule. Speaking of the creed; also that reasonable alimony be decreed to her of this department will permit. In ter- out of liis estate, or in lieu thereof that a specific sum be has never helped the working people minating- my official connection with harsh criticism of Secretary Gage, by paid to her by him. so much as now under the management your administration L wish for you con- the Civil Service Reform League, of At a recent meeting of the Belfast Na- And the libelant further alleges that she has used tinuous health and the tlie highest meas- reasonable diligence to ascertain the present residence of the syndicate. New York, which Mr. Gage has an- ture Club Arthur L. Brown gave a talk of said libelee, but Is unable to do so, and does not know Fishing Tackle. ^ ure of success in carrying- out tlie great where it is. work entrusted to you. swered at length, Mr. Tracewell said: on Geology. He began with a brief refer- ’ Statira E. Clough, Libelant. The blueberries on Brunswick plains 1 have the honor to be, very respect- “ These gentlemen apparently ('o not ence to the neubular theory of creation, K ennebec, ss. April 3rd 1899.—The said Libelant made oath that the above alligation as to the residence are reported to be as thick as of old, fully your obedient servant, recognize their best friends, for Secre- followed by a description of the earth’s of the Libelee is true. R. A. Alger. Before me, Great Variety. and the new electric road has made the tary Gage is and always has been a crust and its formation, and an inter- Oliver B. Clason, Justice of the Peace. The President replied:— A true copy of the order if notice and libel. pickers thicker than ever before. stanch friend and supporter of the Civil esting talk on the geology of Waldo W. S. CHOATE, Clerk. Dear Sir:—your resignation of the Service reform principles. I have county. Next to the section around office of Secretary of War, under date of Lrow P rices. It is said that the sai ors on the July 19th, is accepted, to take effect the watched his course carefully and have Hudson Bay, he said, Maine is the Shamrock are to be allowed a life an- first of August, 1899. never known of a single instance where oldest land in the world. Her granites CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK. nuity of $25 a week by the owner, Mr. In thus severing the official relation he has made the least exception on ac- are the oldest rocks is existence. Mr. which has continued for more than two count of the politics of the man he Brown described the rock beds which White Lead, Linseed Oil, Paint Brushes and All Shades Lipton, if they succeed in bringing tlie years, I desire to thank you for the Shamrock over the line ahead of the faithful service you have rendered the wanted for the service, and I venture overlie the granite, and explain the of Muresco for Wall Tinting, Columbia in the forthcoming races. country at a most exacting period and the assertion that he has never made an phenomena of the outcroppings of gran- The Maine Yankees on the Columbia to wish you a long and happy life. appointment or approved of a promo- ite, talcose and micaceous schist, the > Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained and all Pat-5 With assurance of high regard and rent business conducted for M oderate Fees. f LONGMAN & MARTINEZ PDRE PAINTS. will strain every nerve anti muscle to tion that was not, in his judgment, for formation of gneiss and binary granite, l C it O ffice is O ppo sit e U. S. Patent O ffice ^ esteem, I am >and wecansecure patent in less time than those! win for the love of winning and not the good of the service, and it is a mis- and gave many interesting points on [remote from Washington. J Yours sincerely, Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip- ( The Very Best, Sold Under Guarantee, No need to for the hope of tips. The American William McKinley. take for any one to attack his course, in the glacial action and other erosive and >tion. W e advise, if patentable or not, free of? .charge. Our fee not due till patent is secured. , use inferior brands when you can get the best, and at less sailor is built like the American soldier These letters terminate a month or the name of Civil Service reform.” The upbuilding agencies. Interesting geo- < A Pamphl et. ” How to Obtain Patents,” with< {cost of same in the U S. and foreign countries^ and the American citizen in this respect. more of uncertainty concerning cabinet gentlemen who asked Secretary Gage to logical features of different parts of tlie Jsent free. Address, cost, affairs. Mr. Alger’s successor will not have the Comptroller review his de- State were used to illustrate the address. iC.A.SNOW&CO.i Labor Commissioner Matthews is au- be appointed for a month or so. In the cision, overlooked the fact that neither cr. W. CHURCH, thority for the statement that in Maine meantime, Asst. Meiklejolm will man- the Secretary of the Treasury nor the HALLOWELL, - - ~ MAINE. today thirty thousand people earn their age affairs. President himself, has any authority It is understood that work on the living in one way or another from the Secretary Alger’s departure from the over such a decision, which only the Shiloh temple in Durham, near Lisbon lumber business. cabinet will leave in if only three of courts can change or upset. The Comp- Falls has been stopped on account of those members who entered it at the be- troller is nearer a real Czar in authority lack of means and money. Evangelist than any official we have. Horatio Alger, (he great writer of ginning of the administration, namely: Sandford has discharged all the men Messrs. Gage, Long and Wilson. The Senator Scott, of West Virginia, who laboring on the edifice hut claims that boys’ stories, died at the residence of has lately returned from an extended his sister, Mrs. Amos. I\ Cheney, of number of changes that have occurred God will complete the building. Mr. trip on the Pacific slope, summarized Boston, July 18. He had been sick in tlie two and a half years of its life Sandford has commenced again alone has been very unusual. Six cabinet of- his impression of public sentiment in with his wheelbarrow. ,about a year, but had not been so ill that section tluisly: “The advocacy of that he was confined to the house all ficers in all have resigned, either to re- expansion is not confined to any party. that time. For the last few weeks he tire to private life or to accept other positions at tlie hands of Ihe President. The commercial view of extending the had been confined to the house. possessions of the United States appeals " The L e st Is Marks Shapiro, of Gardiner, is be- strongly to the people of the Pacific A Lewiston gentleman of foreign de- coming famous because over his fruit slope, and there is little difference of the Cheapest.” scent has been visiting in Canada, and and tobacco store is waged the battle be- opinion on account of politics. Re- while there took occasion to tell his tween the closed and open Sunday. Experience teaches that Shapiro is at present victorious. garding the situation in tlie Philippines, good clothes wear longest, friends about tlie fast horses in Lewis- there is a very general belief that Gen. ton. “ Why” said he, “there are awful good food gives best nutrition, WHAT Letter to Charles J. McClure, Otis has failed to measure the full ex- fast horses down there. She carry you and a good medicine that Hallowell, Maine. tent of the insurrection, and he is critL cures disease is naturally the so far in one hour you don’t get back cised for not demanding, long ago, a OTH ETfS for thirty days.” Again he was telling Dear Sir: Lead and oil is no longer the larger army, so as to clean up the work best and cheapest. Hood's of the delights of the L. B. & B. line to paint to be prosperous with. of suppressing the insurrection. The Sarsaparilla is the best medi- Bath. Said he, “I am glad that the As everybody knows, lead and oil chalks or powders off in about three years—three action of the President in enlarging the cine money can buy, because SAy ABOUT summer has come. You git on the car years is its limit. army for the purpose of making a vig- it cures Tvhen all others fail, and you go down to the seashore water, Painters are putting a little zinc in their lead to make it tough—it lasts a good three orous campaign, is u n iv e r s a lly Poor Health— “ Had poor health for and you take that clam, and you have years with a little zinc. approved. years, pains In shoulders, back and hips> IMP E-RIALS. one fried oyster stew.” But painters don’t like the job of mixing avith constant headache, nervousness and zinc. It’s a tedious job, and, both being According to the opinion of ex-Sena- no appetite. Used Hood's Sarsaparilla, white, nobody knows when the mixture is tor Dubois, who is now in Washington, gained strength and can avork hard alt thorough. It gets half mixed; and the paint It is reported that 150 witnesses have goes on, a streak of lead and a streak of zihe. the policy of expansion will cause the day; eat heartily and sleep avell. 1 took been summoned to testify against Capt. That is not good work. Republicans to abandon the protective it because it helped my husband to Tvhom The mistake made is in trying to do by it ga PERSONAL NOTES. BOYS' BRIGADE A ll K inds of SU M M E R R E A D IN G , T. S. Burns, of Westbrook, the insurance Encampment at Good Will. P ar sonS Baking man was in town early in the week. Miss Git ace Doyle joined her parents at At Monday evening’s drill, Rev. J. R. PILLS Squirrel Island Saturday. Boardman announced that arrangements . . . Choice Confectionery, oyal Pwwder had been completed so that Co. G could be B e s t L iv e r P*ill M a d e R Fhank S. Wing at e was in Portland They positively cure Sick Headache and Bil- t Absol ut el y IPure making personal plans for going into camp iousness, all Liver aud Bowel Complaints. One Saturday and inspected the Indiana. a dose. T hey expel all im purities from the SELECTED CIGARS, ALL BRANDS. at Good Will Farm July 28, for ten days. blood. Sold everyw here, or sent by mail Makes the food more delicious and wholesome Miss Est el l e Mason has returned from This is the time of tlie Good Will Summer for 25 cts; five bottles $1.00. Full Particulars free. I. S. JOHNSON & CO., Boston, Mass. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. a two weeks’ visit at Old Orchard. E ncam pm ent and Co. G is to serve as one of the attractions thereat, giving a drill and s r < > > i : *v A y I > K K N ( >rv. Ben Tenney came home from a Boston parade every afternoon, as well as camping The schooner Hope Ilaynes unloaded at Maple street, Loudon Hill, is receiving a trip the first of tlie week. in true military style, with guards and guard Hamilton & Co.’s wharf Monday. new plank sidewalk this week. ■ In H N ^N O D Y N E AGENTS AMERICAN EXPRESS. W. F. Makston and daughter Dorothy are mounts. Howard Noyes of Vinalhaven has com- Bandmaster Howe is winning a good deal in Bath for a brief visit. Thanks to the energy of Rev. J. It. Board- uuP' L in imen t menced work at the Granite sheds. of praise from Gardiner people for the good Miss Annie F. P age is at York Beach, man and the generosity of several men in Over eighty years the demand for it has WE CARRY A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF this city, the individual expenses will be so steadily increased. It was devised by an old Hallowell people have brought home some work he has done with the band. the guest of her sister Mrs. Henry Sampson. Family Physician. Trust what time endorses. small that most of the members can hope to The great vital and m uscle nervine. Its electric beautiful lilies from Nahumkeag in Ran- Friday a man was hauling a mowing ma- Rev. L. W. Coons of Pittsfield was in attend. At any rate, there will be a great energy everlastingly eradicates inflammation. dolph. chine through Joppa, when the lightning town Tuesday. hustle by the soldiers to earn tlie dollar or I have nsed your Anodyne Liniment during tlie past few years for removing stiffness of the muscles SMALL WARES, Mr. Bradstreet is progressing rapidly upon | knocked the machine to pieces and left Miss Emma French went to Nashua, N. two necessary, between now and the last of after long rides and have never found anything so the Johnson house on Union Hill. The the driver unharmed. This story comes effective. I have also used it very successfully for II.. Friday of last week. July. muscular rheumatism. Such as Thread, Needles, Pins, Wax, Hair Pins, Curling Irons, Curling Kids, from unauthenticated sources however. J. J. Fecitt , President.Roxbury Bicycle Club. floors are down and the first story is boarded The company will take its own cook, do its Tape Measures, Tracing- Wheels, Belt Pins, Braid, Tape, Finishing or Feather Rev. J. E. Cochrane was in Portland in. Several of our teachers, among them own work, and have a good time. They say Stitch Braid, etc., etc. Saturday to see the warships. — ------. j / ucuiuub tm every Dottle. Charlotte Coombs, Alice Perkins and Mertie that discipline will be strict, even to tlie ex- ? ° ld „Er'ce’ 35 cents. Six bottles, 82.00. Albert IJosken who has been quarrying in I. S. JOHNSON Si CO., 22 Custom House St., Boston, Mass. We also carry Bleached and Unbleached Sheeting, Cheese Cloth, etc. North Appleton has returned to tlie Granite Aldrich, go to Fryeburg next week to attend IIon. S. L . B oardman, of Bangor, spent tent of a court martial. Let us hope that Hill quarries. the sessions of the summer school. Sunday with his son Rev. J. R. Boardman. the only trial necessary will be a mock affair FRIDAY S THUNDER STORMS. for tlie entertainm ent of visitors. There will be no service at the South The lawn sociable held Wednesday even- Miss Maud Eme r y is in Noryidgewock. IiU|MT & BQRHH, Hallowell. ing by the Ladies Aid Society of the Epis- At this encampment there is an athletic The thunder and lightning played merry Congregational church next Sunday. This Miss Annie O’llAKAhas been the guest copal church was a prettily arranged and instructor, a swimming teacher, lectures on havoc all day Friday up and down the Ken- is Mr. Boardman’s last week of vacation. of Miss Mertie Aldrich. successful affair. A t dark the paper lanterns interesting subjects, base ball games, athletic nebec. The first shower came at a little 9) ® Wo) 9) W® (*) IS @ @ Q) They sang that precious hymn, “ Rock The best of wom- TEMPERANCE COLUMN. FAVORITE POEMS. en'may be the worst of Ages,” and then followed fervent 1 of sufferers. Dis- Maine Central Railroad. prayers, after which Alice told her ait- ' ease is no respecter LITTLE SAINT BRIDGET. The wind has a language, I would I could Arrangement of Trains in Effect less story of her unhappy life, “ but learn; of persons. The | Fair Dealing. 1 June 20, 1899, Sometimes ’tis soothing, and sometimes ’tis regular periodic- now,” said she. “ I have no want and no al suffering of Until further notice trains will leave Hallowel ns • I - TIIE TRUE STORY OF A SHORT LIFE. stern; lows : fear. I can think of nothing hut that Sometimes it comes like a low sweet song, many wom- en is calcu- GOING WEST. It was Sunday afternoon. In a pros- And all things grow calm, as the sound floats V 6.40 A. M.—For Lewiston Rockland, Portiai ' Boston, Jesus loves us all, and that as soon : s along; i lated as ag- Quebec, and Montreal; perous dram shop in tlie most densely we know Him we shall love each other And tlie forest is lulled by the dreamy gregating 9.48 A. M —For Lewiston, Farm ingi Rangeley, ten years 8B SIMMONS & STEARNS, Bath, Rockland, Portiai. and Boston. populated district of a city overlooking and live to help each other. Dear men strain; S§ 10.40 A. M.—(Sundays only) for Brunswick, Portland, Aud slumber sinks down on the wandering of the .... OF THE SOUTH END MARKET, and Boston. tlie ’voters of the Mississippi, a crowd in the saloon, you would he so happy main, thirty 3.14 P. M.—(Daily) for Lewiston, Hath, Hoc k land And its crystal arms are folded in rest, between HAVE IN STOCK A COMPLETE LINE OF Portland and Boston. of loafers were tossing coppers for and so safe if you would follow the k 3.57 P, M.—(Express) For Lewiston, Bath, Rockland, drinks, singing snatches of street ballads And the tall ship sleeps on its heaving breast. fifteen Portland,and Boston. blessed Jesus.” , —L etitia E lizabeth Landon. and S«3 PLAIN and FANCY GROCERIES, *11.02P.M .—Night Pullman fbr Lewiston, Bath, Port- and exchanging coarse jests, when n A big, rough man went out and an- forty- land and Boston. five. GOING EAST. pale, slight child burst into the place, nounced his intention of “ following the CANNED GOODS, TEAS and COFFEES, *1.22 A. M.—Night Pullman for Skowhegan, Belfast, Sunny Skies. Such a Dexter, Dover, Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor, closely pursued by a virago armed with Blessed Jesus.” This was the first re- tax of S\' MEATS, PROVISIONS, FRUIT and VEGETABLES, of Bucksport, Bar Harbor, Aroostook County, St. Stephen and St. John. the rung of a chair. There was a cruel sult of the little St. Bridget’s work, hut Who would have them always so? pain and time is utter- .59 A. JI.—For Waterville, Belfast, Skow ehgan. purple welt across the little one’s fore- it was only the beginning. Where Clouds must come and tempests blow. ,270-7 P.11 M.—Express for Bangor, Bucksport, and We would sings a doleful tune ly unneces- | GUfl^fllMTEED QUALITY, Bar Harbor. head. and her eyes were swollen with Christian men and women, with years Were there not a rose in June. sary. .25 P M.—For Skowhegan, Belfast, Dexter, Dover, In all cases Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor, and Matta- crying. She flew to one of the men, of serveie behind them, failed to move See the willing drops come down $3 AND SELLING AS LOW AS THE LOWEST. wamkeag. Chatter! patter! till the brown t h e suffer- 17 P. M.—For Waterville. who set her behind the bar in safety. the hearts of dissolute men and women, Barren bill tops are as bright ings of wom- The mid-day express train for points West leaves Tlie woman hurled blasphemy and in- As the stars that gem the night. en due to irregularity and like causes Our Motto: “Fair Dealing.” We Live up to it. Sundays at 10.46 A. M., and for Bangor, leaves Sundays the artless words and tearful pleadings at 9.10 A.M . — Cora C. Bass. may be alleviated, and in most cases vective at tbe man, and gave him a of little Saint Bridget, as Mike called they m ay be completely cured by the * The Night Pullman Trains run each way every nigl t Sundays included, connecting for Lewiston, and Bath, heavy blow with the stick she carried. her, melted and persuaded them. use of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. SIMMONS & STEARNS, Proprs. but not to Skowhegan, on Monday mornings, The piercing cries of the terrified child One night John Barney followed her The Boastful Crocodile. This wonderful medicine is not a cure- Belfast, Dexter, or Jbeyond Bangor, except to Bar all, but a specific remedy for diseases PERLEY BLOCK, - - r ALLOWELL, MAINE. Harbor, on Sunday mornings. . soon brought a policeman to the spot, to a meeting down town, and came for- Abdullah was a crocodile affecting the delicate womanly organs. ACCOMMODATION TRAINS, when the arrest of both the man and ihe ward telling how his little daughter’s Who paddled in tlie Upper Nile; It cures, completely", irregularity, ulcer- 301 *305 307 Z329 Z335 ation, inflammation and female weakness A.M. P.M. F.ie. A.M. r.M. woman followed, and they were led pleadings had awakened his conscience Along the river he was known FOR SUMMER 3o. Gardiner, leave 6 20 1 00 4 35 9 45 5 20 For his aggressive, warlike tone. and gives the enfeebled organs health Sardiner, 6 30 1 10 4 45 9 55 5 30 away, the child meanwhile crouching and brought hack the days of liis fortu- and vigor. Hallowell, 6 44 1 24 4 59 10 08 5 43 behind the bar. “Lions indeed,” he snapped, “Well, there, Mrs. W. J. Kidder, of H ill Dale Farm , (Enos- F...... USE! Augusta, arrive 6 50 1 30 5 05 10 15 5 50 nate youth and the memory of his pray- Let them all come! I shall not care.” burg Center), Rnosburg, Vt., writes : I cheer- 300 *304 300 Z334 “Now that you've yelled your father ing mother. With voice broken by sobs, One lion only gave a roar— fully send you the following' testimonial of the Canned Goods A.M. P.M. P.M l-.M. great relief your kindly advice and medicines Augusta, leave 8 00 2 10 6 10 12 15 and mother into the lock-up, get out of Abdullah sought the farther shore. brought me. During the past year I found I Hallowell, 8 07 2 17 6 17 12 22 he deplored his sinful life and promised was with child and in rapidly failing- health. I “The elephant is strong,” quoth he, Gardiner, 8 20 2 30 6 30 12 32 here, you little brat!” said the proprie- that, God helping him, lie would redeem suffered dreadfully from bloating and urinary FOR THE HOME TABLE. FOR PICNIC PARTIES. So. Gardiner, arrive 8 30 2 40 6 40 12 40 “Yet lie’s afraid to tackle m e!” difficulty. I was" growing preceptlbly weaker * Runs daily, Sundays included. tor of the saloon, and the girl, it child of the time. The child’s prayer of thank- An elephant approached the flood— each day and suffered m uch sharp pain at tim es I felt that something must be done. I sought FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS. Z Runs Sundays only. less than nine years, shrunk from ihe fulness for her father no one who heard Abdullah hid himself in mud. your advice and received a prompt reply. I fol- Canned Salmon, Van Cam]) Baked Beans, Canned Shrimps, Lobster, Lninb’s GEO. F. EVANS, Vice Pres. & Gen’l Manage lowed your directions and took twelve bottles of F. E. BOOTHBY, Gen’l Passenger & Ticket Agent. place. it can forget. “Even proud man do I defy!” Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, aud also fol- Tongue, Ox Tongue, Sliced Ham, Boned Chicken and Turkey, Smoked Beef and “ I guess Mag belts the kid every Was next the braggart reptile’s cry. lowed your instructions. I began to improve Deviled Ham. Ju n e 22, 18! 9. apr John Barney’s conversion was genu- “ Me from the stream he ne’er shall drag—” im m ediately, m y health becam e excellent, aud chance she gets, now,” said one of tho I could do all my own work (we live on a good ine, and thereafter little Saint Bridget, Abdullah’s now a tourist’s bag.” sized farm). I walked and rode all I could, and C. and B. Pickles, Queen Olives, Salad Dressings, Canned Corn, Peas, Beans TO THE NATIONAL HOME. loungers, and another answered: as she came to he universally called, was —Felix Leigh. enjoyed it. I had a short, easy confinement and and Tomatoes. have a healthy baby boy.” EASTERN BRANCH, D, V. S., AT TOGUS, “It’s a good thing John was sober always accompanied in the evening by Dr. Pierce’s Pellets cure biliousness. Canned Pumpkin and Squash, Poaches, Pears, Strawberries, Jellies of all enough to stand up for her, or she’d her father. During the day he was in- A Brave Little Girl. kinds. Lime Juice, “ No Tox,” etc. have been laid out, this time sure. The dustriously at work, a changed man in Are you among the number who will CENTRAL RAILROAD. “ Just one more kiss for good night mamma, A Full Line of ROGERS BROS. A 1 PLATED GOODS. old girl is crazy drunk.” every way. His example of industry Connecting at Gardiner with the Maine Central Rail- Just one more kiss for good night; ALL BEST BRANDS road, and the A. H. and G. Electric Road to Augus- Meanwhile the little one turned into a and sobriety did much for his old com- And then you may go to my dear papa, ta, and Keneebec Steamboats for Boston. And—yes—you may put out the light; Paint Decorate COFFEES. C. A. CDLE. by-street which led to her home, hut she rades, and a great reformation was go- For I’ll promise you truly I won’t he afraid, ai)d TIME TABLE, in Effect June 20,’09 paused at the sound of singing in it As I was last night; you’Jl see, ing hand iu hand with the revival. Leave Randolph. Arrive at Nat’l Home. neighboring room, and, as she stood ’Cause I’m going to be papa’s brave little THIS SUMMER.? Ln the two years following her first maid 7.22 and 10.22 A. M. 7 42 and 10.42 A. M. sadly listening, a lady asked her to enter. prayer, Alice .was, by tho blessing of As he told me I ought to be. A. GRINNELL & CO., 1.20, 2.30 and 4.22 P. M 1.40, 2.50 and 4.42 P. M. Leave Home. Arrive at Randolph. The voice was gentle, the face kind, and God, the means of tlie thorough conver- But the shadows won’t seem so dark mam- We call attention to the ma, Invite you to visit tlieir Hew Store when in need of anything 8.15 and 11.15 A. M. 8.35 and 11.35 A. M. the child laid her hand confidingly in sion of forty souls. Her mother, to her 1.50, 3.00 and 5. P. M. 2.10, 3.20 and 5.20 P. M. If you’ll kiss me a little bit more; that of her guide and was soon seated great sorrow, was not among the num- And you know I can listen, and hear where SUNDAY TRAINS In tlio Grocery Line. Will run as follows: Leave Randolph, 2.20 and 3.20 beside her and listening to the ever-win- ber, hut tlie little girl’s love and faith- you are, P. M. Arrive at National Home 2.40 and 3.40 P. M. ning, If you only won’t shut the door. Having purchased the store and good-will of H. Tobey, vve shall Leave National Home 2.40 and 5.00 P. M. Arrive at fulness made its impression on Margaret. For if I can hear you talking, I think Sherwin-Williams Randolph 3. and 5.20 P. M. “Tell me the old, old story She reformed her ways so far as to It will make rue so sleepy, maybe continue to serve our patrons and hope to see many new customers at BAND CONCERT Of Jesus and His love.’’ leave ofi* habitual drinking, and to lead That I'll go to sleep just as quick as a wink, this stand. Every L>ay Except M onday and Saturday, And forget to—to cry like a baby. I^ ^ L X JN T T At 41’. M., by tlie National Home Band Prof. B. W. There were all classes gathered in that outwardly a more reputable life. We shall continue to carry the high grades of goods for which Mr Thieuie, Leader. You needn’t be laughing my mamma dear, Visitors are cordially welcomed at the Home, and re- homely room—children of wealth who However, tlie Lord was to call her, in While you’re hugging me up so tight; Tobey was noted. ceive special attention from the official guides on duty, had accompanied tlie teachers perhaps His own time. You think I am trying to keep you here, Which has stood the lest of years, and who will escort them through the buildings and about You, and—I guess—the light. the grounds. The Rr staurant at the Home Station is out of curiosity, children of respectable Alice, always full of joy and happi- which we will guarantee Al. in all open every day, where lunch, ice cream, etc., can be Please kiss me good night once more, mam- “THE POPULAR MARKET p ocured for any number of visitors, as accommoda- people whose homes were not far away, ness, came home one afternoon radiant. ma; tions are ample. I could surely my promise keep, respects. A. G rinnell. SPECIAL RATES GIVEN EXCURSION PARTIES. and little outcasts who hardly knew the “ Mother! dear mother!” cried she, If you’d only stay with me just as you are, D. C. Skillin F. A. LAWTON. Supt. blessed meaning of the word home. But “ what do you think? Mike is going to And kiss me till—I go to sleep. of them all no one was so sore-hearted close his saloon, not sell it, close it! —H arper's Round Table. Jobbing, Plumbing, Piping li. N. Stackpole and hopeless as little Alice Barney when And he has asked us to hold a meeting SOME NEW BREAKFAST FOODS; she entered there, and no soul had e\er there tonight, when he will tell liis story Charity. —All Orders Promptly Filled.— We call the attention of customers to a large line oft"new Breakfast Foods and Cereals, been happier than hers, when she went to all who come. Mother! mother! which are very popular at this time. Among others we carry: Carriage « Building, The pilgrim and stranger who through the away. areu’t you glad? Let us get a nice sup- day Battle Creek Sanitarium Health Royal Wheat Flakes and Rolled Horse Shoeing She was cheered and comforted by per for father, and then we’ll all go to Holds over the desert his trackless way Food Company’s Prod acts — Oats in Packages and in Bulk, Where the terrible sands no shade have Granose, Caramel Cereal, Gran- also Oat, Wheal and Corn Meals and jobbing. loving, human companionship, and ac- the meeting.” known, TABER, CAREY & REID ola. Jiggers, Farm and Express Wag- cepted with entire comprehension and The mother had been drinking that No sound of life save the camel’s moan, “The Reliable” Self-Raising Pre- ons and Sleds made to order at day, and was morose. She answered: Hears, at last; through the mercy of Allah Old Grist Mill Entire Wheat Flour short notice. faith the whole of the beautiful old, old to all, and Wheat Coffee. pared Flour, W ater St ., A ugusta . story of Jesus and liis love. “ I’ll get tlie supper, hut I’ll not go to From his tent-door at evening the Bedouin’s llorse Shoeing and JobDing prompt- A simple thing to do, hut it changed Mike’s. I’m not much good, and I’m call: Shredded Wheat Biscuit, “Breakfast Delicacy.” ly attended to. “Whoever thou art whose need is great, Wint hr o p St ., near Water. her whole life. Her eyes beamed, her best by myself,” and seizing a can of In the name of God the Compassionate Crown Flakes—5c per Package. Best Brands of Tea and Coffee. feet seemed to tread on air, she was gasolene, which she mistook for kero- And Merciful One, for Thee I w ait!” HALLOWELL, - MAINE Cut Granulated Hominy. lifted out of herself, and the dread sene, she poured some on the wood. For thee in his name of food and rest Try Oar Physician’s and Sur- The tents of Islam of God are blest, geon’s Absolutely Pare Soaj)— world she had known existed for her no The room was full of the fumes, and in Wheat Germ Cereal and Wheat- Thou who hast faith in the Christ above, lets. ”Best in the World.” julyl longer. a few moments hurst into flames that Shall the Koran teach thee the Law of Love? iflo w e rs O Christian !—open thy heart and door, The next day she learned that her enveloped both mother and daughter in Cry east and west to the wandering poor: Savings Institution. mother had been sent to the workhouse tlieir fiery embrace. In response to the ‘•Whoever thou art whose need is great, CLARY & QUINN, Hallowell Market. In the name of Christ the Compassionate For all occasions. E. Rowell President. for ten days, hut her father came home alarm, the firemen quickly came, and And Mericiful One for Thee I wait!” H. K. Baker, Treasurer. not only sober but ashamed. lie found succeeded in carrying the almost lifeless — E lizabeth H . W h ittier. the poor room swept, and upon the table forms out of the doomed building before Chas. H. D udl ey, AssL Treas, Llowers for Funerals furnished at H o u rs: 9 to 12 A . M., and 2 to 4 P . M. were clean cups and plates with bread it fell. The Great Secret Rough Stone For short notice. Office_ of the Northern National neatly sliced and the coffee hot. The mother was badly burned, the Of the wonderful cures by Flood’s Sar- The little girl had lost all her shrink- child, fatally, 'they were removed to Masonry and Cellar Work. Bank. saparilla lies in its power to make Society Emblems a Specialty. 1ulvl97 ing timidity, and seemed to her father a the hospital, and that night little Saint the blood rich, pure and nourishing. new being. She told the story of her Bridget went home. By doing this it eradicates scrofula, I have the agency for the best W e are prepared to H a n d le *Rough Stone cures catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, THE CITY FISH MARKET, ” experience at the mission school, and in She had her cot drawn up beside her neuralgia and builds up the nerves. Florists' in Maine and Massachu for C e lla r W a lls , and *Rough M as o n ry in a sweet, fearless way born of her jt v, mother’s; she could talk but little, but It is the One True Blood Purifier. setts. large or small quantities. SHEA & KILBRETH, her last words were: she said: Hood’s Pills are the best family “ They are going to tell more of the “ 1 am going to God. Dear mother, cathartic and liver medicine. 25c. FRANK B. WOOD, PROPRIETORS, blessed Jesus on the street tonight, give your heart to the Savior, who loves GEO. 13. LORD, II alto welt, - - Maine apr 1,99 AllKindsof Fresh, p i C H father, and there will be singing too. us, and then we shall be together in Salt and Pickled * * 1 1 y Will you go with me to hear it.?” heaven.” Granite and Marble Monumental Works- “No, child, I am not fit, hut go voll To her father, she said: “Tell them VACATION... Oysters, Clams and Lobsters in and have as much as you like of it.” all to keep on being good. Don’t for- HUMPHREYS their season. What need to narrate the work of get, father!” WITCH HAZEL New Dairy Cheese. grace in this little one chosen of the Lord ? And he did not forget. This is not a _ __ PICTURES Before her mother returned, she was at fancy sketch, hut the true story of a A full line of Canned Goods, Pickles, Can be easily made with one of our OIL Relishes, etc. home with tlie band of city missionaries, short life. SOAPS. SOAPS. and enlisted heart and soul in their work. Mike is now one of a squad of Chris- Piles or Hem orrhoids D. E. Siiea, C. F. Kil br et h $10.00 Cameras. 141 W ater stre et, H allow ell, Me. Her father did not oppose her, though tian policemen. John and Margaret C Fissures & Fistulas. Barney are successful evangelists. On AMMONIA SOAPS, WELCOE SOAP, lie refused to go with her, hut her A very fine.camera for the price. We Burns & Scalds. mother tvas hitter in her denunciation of tlie site of tlieir old tenement stands a W ounds & Bruises. AMERICAN FAMILY, VICTOR SOAP, PjttjibUidbEighteen yearsyccu s successfuloitohCt practice in Maine. have them for more and for less. Treated without pain or what she called the canting, ranting gray stone building. In the gable end ^ Cuts & Sores. JOHNNY COAL OIL, FELS-NAPHTHA, detention from business. Christians. Alice, however, with a next the street, is a marble tablet bear- Easy; safe; no knife. Cure Everything for the Amateur Pho Boils & Tum ors. SUNLIGHT SOAP, FAIRY SOAP. Guaranteed 1 or No Pay. sweet wisdom and courage, went her ing in gold letters this legend: FISTULA Eczema & Eruptions. IVORY SOAP, ETC. Rectal Diseases. Dr.C.T.FISK way. She seemed to he living the lines SAINT BRIDGET’S MISSION. tographer, Salt Rheum & Tetters. 332 M ain Street, L ewist on, M e . All letters answered. Consultation of Sir Galahad: “ And a little child shall lead them.” Chapped Hands. Agent for Eastman Kodak Co.’s Cameras. The Best Assortment in Hallowell. FREE! Send for free pamphlet. PILES “My strength is as the strength of ten — Charlotte Whitcomb, in Ham's Horn. E Fever Blisters. At U. S. Hotel, Portland; Saturdays only. Because my heart is pure.” Junel 5 C. O. Davenport, ,y Sore Lips & Nostrils. Three weeks after our story opened, The prospective visit of ex-President Corns & Bunions. the Evangelists held their meeting near Cleveland and Joseph Jefferson to Bel- Stings & Bites of Insects. W m. TREGEHBO, Mike’s saloon. Alice, now neatly clad, JEWELER, Rogers’ Corner. Corner Grocery Company, grade Mills, on a fishing trip, brings in- Three Sizes, 25c, 50c. and $1.00. JOHN E. COTTLE, Manager entered, and going up to the bartender, to prominence one of the most delightful lold by druggists, or sent post-paid on receipt of price ALL KINDS said: lake regions of Maine. The town of F. M. HA1JES Sc SO/N, HEXPHREVS’ 1HED.COm 111 & 118 William St., New York. “ Please, Mike, will you come out to Belgrade is hounded on three sides by KENNEBEC COUNTY—In Probate Court, A. C, TITCOM B, hear the story of the blessed Jesus, who three beautiful lakes or ponds, Long AUGUSTA. held at Augusta. on the second Monday of ^ ttoiufruonlal July. 1899. died to save us from our sins?” Pond, about five miles in length; Great Wholesale and retail agents for REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. Walter S. Lynn, Admr. de bonis non on DENTIST, The man stared at her a moment in as- Pond, about five .miles long and three the estate of H enr y W. L ynn late of Hallo- '^D e sig n s , or four broad, and Messalonskee or well in said County, deceased, having pre- i r . Water aud Bridge Sts., Augn to. tonishment, and then replied with a C. D, Bass & Son’s Milk Lunch A lot of land in Winthrop formerly owned sented his final account of administration of Snow Pond, about seven miles long. jan 99 laugh: by L. B. Litchfield, and now occupied by said estate for allowance: Belgrade Mills, where Mr. Cleveland is Biscuits and Soda Crackers. Ordered, That notice thereof be given “ No, but we’ll open the door and you expected to make his headquarters, is on W- T. Robbins and Lilia B. Robbins. Tne Finest Goods in the Market. three weeks successively, prior to the sec- may preach and sing to us in here. a neck of land about half a mile wide land contains about 40 acres, and it has ond Monday of August next, in the Hallo- The Best of Cemetery Work a Specialty, Now do your best, little Saint Bridget.” between Long and Great Ponds. Bel- buildings which with some repairs would be well Register, a newspaper printed in Hallo- grade, which is a picturesque town, is good and convenient. Will be sold for $500. wel], that all persons interested may attend She clasped her small hands in glad- at a Probate Court then to he held at Au- one of three adjacent towns in that por- Our well-known Bread is sold in Tlal- Apply to ness and went out presently bringing tion of Kennebec county, named after lowell by gusta, and show cause, if any, why the same Job Printing ESTIMATES GIVEN PROM 1 TLY tlie little assembly to the very door of HALLOAVELL SAVINGS INSTITUTION should not be allowed. European cities, the other two being H. K. Baked, T rea s. G. T. STEVENS, Judge. “Mike’s.” jKome and Vienna. GRINNELL & CO. December 1, 1878. Attest: W. A. NEWCOMB, Register. Register Office WM. TREGEMBO.