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VOLUME 21. HALLOWELL. ME., SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1898. NUMBER 26

A PRONUNCIATION PICNIC. tions to follow after all h id had a chance which writers acquire sometimes, and loving mother open to her boy some of which controls all matters relating to to win the prize for noi miscalling one which is likely to get them into trouble. the secrets of life, surrounding them guns, gun-carriages, and small arms for Stationery speaks volumes, and this Spring and Summer word. Why not training-schools for prouuucia" with the sacredness which they have in the troops. It furnishes to each soldier was plainly from the limited supply “ I have learned to believe,” Miss tion—yes, schools of correction—a se­ her own eyes, has she not taken the most also some minor equipments, including ottered at the little country store. “ . . . Fadd was saying when the Spectator vere system of drills, a National educa­ effectual way to preserve his purity of his cartridge-belt, canteen, meat-can, You are invited to attend a Pronuncia­ arrived, “that pronunciation is largely tional movement for the preservation word and thought and life for the pres­ knife, fork and spoon. General Flagler tion Picnic at Miss Fadd’s. . . The automatic—that it is no 'easy matter to and furtherance of English undefiled?” ent and the years to come? keeps the operations of this branch of Spectator was puzzled. He was taking give up mispronunciations. You know “And asylumns for incurables,” sug­ Now what shall we do with the slang the government machinery very secret— a bit of vacation in midwinter, the soli­ SDITS AND OVEECOATS, that you should not sa> ’ ok-ke-py, and gested the Spectator. with which our boys’ conversation is so for the reason that it is not desired that tary guest of an old-time stage-route figger, and mag-az\\xe, but you will un­ “ Yes, yes,” for Croaker was more plentifully sprinkled? Shall you raise the enemy shall know just how many and tavern in an out-of-the-world New Eng­ less you give you whole, mind to your than half in earnest, “and pronuncia­ your hands in horror if I say, “Put a what kind of guns the United States land town, lie had meant to play the speech. I know of one woman in this tion hospitals.” medium degree of restraint upon it and possesses, though it is a fact well known role of recluse, but since his evening at village”—and her eyes sparkled as she “I beg your pardon,” asked the Spec­ endure the rest?” I know one mother to everybody that at the outbreak of ALL LATEST STYLES and PATTERNS the Maple Sugar Social, and another at looked fixedly at a sic epy old man— tator, “ but why do you say pro-min-si- who limits her boy in the use of a word hostilities our supply of weapons ot war the Debating Club, when he had helped “ who is drilling herself so severely that ation ?’’ dear to his soul, but most trying to her, was far from adequate. in settling the question, “ Could the she can hardly say her ,'iayers without “Oh,” rejoined the irrepressible Croak­ to three times a day. He seems to find “The work of the corps of engineers PRICES LOWER THAR THE LOWEST. United States Conquer England in thinking most of her pronunciation.” er, “ perhaps I use the next edition of relief enough in that to get through the of the army relates chiefly to fortifica­ ,0*!*04*0vC>*!'MCK*0*lMvvv*!*0*r0*I*CH*0*T* Naval W arfare?” social attentions had Lack of space forbids the Spectator’s your ‘Seven .Thousand Words.’— The twenty-four hours without using it any tions. Of late the officers of the corps begun to pour in; and now a Pronuncia­ giving the formula of that first exercise, Spectator. more, though he did once ask if she have been engaged in laying mines to ASK TO SEE GUI! LINE OF tion Picnic was impending. familiar to many of his readers, no should count it if he thought the word. protect harbors and rivers. The great The Spectator was not fond of picnics, doubt; it has been used in Teachers’ in­ THE BOY S TONGUE. Slang is often the effervescence of youth cities of the coast are now pretty ade­ J . JJ SUITS. as a rule. But a Pronunciation Picnic* stitutes, etc.; and, as Miss Fadd im­ working out, and it is dangerous to con­ quately fortified with modern high- $ and that in a locality characterized by pressed upon ns, “ even n Boston it has There is one evil that seems hovering fine it too closely. Strong feelings do power guns and mortars, New York racy colloquialisms—its social life de­ not yet been read wit tout many mis­ over the patli of boys with peculiar not find satisfaction in the moderate especially being defended by some most pendent largely for survival upon the takes.” “ A sacrilegion,. son of Belial,” malignity. The vice of profanity is forms of expression which content us as formidable batteries In existence. It is weekly prayer-meetings, the Woman’s the exercise begins, “ v_ ;o suffered from alarmingly prevalent. We are shocked we grow older. The careful use of re­ proposed, though not decided, to place a Missionary Guild, and, what stood for bronchitis, having exhausted his finan­ by the oaths we hear uttered by boys as fined language ourselves and pleasant great sixteen-inch gun on ltomer Shoal, the supreme altitude of exclusiveness, ces . . .” Great was t e merriment as we pass along the streets—boys who correction when the boy is about us will off New York. The gun is nearly ready, Miss Fadd’s Browning Club—really, the the minister, the school principal, and from their appearance should have re­ help (his disease to continue in a mild but a foundation for it would have to be Spectator could not think of missing the Congressman dropped down at the ceived such training as to make this im­ form until it passes away with no more superposed as a house for the giant One-Price Cash Clothier, that picnic, particularly as he was mak­ outset. No one had reached the half­ possible. Temptation from without lasting results than measles and kindred weapon. ing a study of the idioms and vernacular way snag of the story v hen the Specta­ does not amount to much; it is only evils to which the boy is heir.— The SIGNALING WITH BALLOONS AND PIG­ of isolated communities like that. One tor’s turn came, and, with never a fear when we are drawn away by our own Congregationalist. EONS. 141 mWATER ST., GARDINER, MAINE. of the Spectator’s diversions had been but that he would -ail triumphantly far lust that we yield. There is an answer­ 10ain-98 “ The Signal Office of the War De­ listening to the talk of the farmers at ahead at least of any b< fore him, he be" HOW WASHINGTON SUPPLIES THE ing spirit in the boy which makes him partment has been engaged in connect­ the country store, to the discussion of gan, and had safely pu sed comely, and TROOPS. HEADQUARTERSZIFOR respond to temptation, as one lad said: ing all fortified points along the coast telegraph news at the post-office, the docile, and calliope—c; reful not to let “ O, but it makes a fellow feel strong to The July Cosmopolitan lias an article by telegraph and telephone. Mean­ chatter of the children going to and his voice evince anythii g but becoming say some of those words that his mother Granite and Marble Monuments by Ilene Bache on “ The Government in while General Greely is making experi­ from school, the gossip of goodwives on modesty—gliding sercti *ly over sacrifi- objects to.” That feeling, which is nat­ War Time,” telling how the direction ments with balloons, which are expected the breezy corners, his note-book filling cable even—Miss Fadd gasping when ural and must be taken into account, and maintenance of the great navy and to prove of service during the war in a Tablets and Headstones. fast with quaint expressions and what that was passed—and tlten—“ Wrong!” cannot be considered now. army now actively engaged is managed variety of ways. Sent up to an eleva­ seemed to be an established code of mis­ she cried—that trick of his mental auto­ I hove my donbts as to the wisdom of by the various bureaus in the national tion of 1,000 or 2,000 feet, a bal­ pronunciation. lie had found the nook, matics bad ensnared ’ im into saying such punishments as washing out a boy’s All kinds of Cemetery Work Done Neatly capital. The writer draws a graphic loon carrying an officer with a telescope, he fancied, where, unless the summer jt/gf-u-lar—lie knew better, of course, month, or any other disagreeable ordeal picture of the busy scenes in the Navy and connected with the earth by a rope and Promptly. 3 Prices Right. visitor broke in, there might be a survi­ but, then, that w * the way he had pro­ that we may compel him to go through. and War Departments in these days, and telegraph wire, would make it pos­ \v : val for some time yet of original native nounced it the m< of i is life. It is merely lopping off’ the branch; we and thinks that the work of the War sible to ascertain the movements of ibk d M( G Marble, Cleaned speech. What a monotonous, stupid Tile second drill ha-' been pccially are letting the root grow unless the enor­ Department bureaus in making contracts Spanish vessels at ..••veal distance ou it i r/ Pri All Work Gaar( deed West-Vlas*. world it would be \\ hen everybody spoke prepared by Miss Fadd, uaii.v. Mod the mity of the transgression is made plain uis utcii exceedingly expeditious, con­ shore, in using the ordinary range of ji.vttw eorreeuy. and a nmu amnonty on pro­ words habitually mispronounced by her to his mind. The boys that we know I sidering the time which was allowed. vision bv twenty miles or more. There nunciation had eliminated every vestige acquaintances preseut. Mrs. Brown had are more open to conviction than we This can easily be believed when one has been much discussion as to the ^ WILLIAM TREGEHBO, of diversity in inflection and accent from it again impressed uppn her that her give them credit for. They do not re­ thinks that 100,000 men were completely best methods of communicating intelli­ English speech! Miss Fadd, the Spec­ daughter’s name was not Lo-e-zur, the joice in iniquity. A mother’s faithful 94 Water St., Hallowell. equipped within six weeks after the gence to the shore from scout vessels tator's landlady told him, had “queer young minister was entreated never explanation to them of the meaning of declaration of war. Tents had to be cruising at a distance of ten to fifty notions;” she wanted folks to “ talk as again to denounce the-o-snfy, and the the words they have uttered and her purchased, uniforms cut out and stitched, miles off the coast. For this purpose if they wuz readin’ a book.” . . . “ She Congressman informed that the revolu­ earnest prayer with them will do more canvass caps and felt hats provided, and homing pigeons ore likely to be used. has an idee she can make ns talk yit like tion he was so interested in was not in to prevent the second yielding to this tan shoes to complete the picturesque This kind of service has the additional the folks she sees when she goes’ to Hay-tie. By the way of a final the temptation than any punishment, for and comfortable costume which had been •ecommeudation of cheapness.” Bostin.” names of celebrated men and women, five times out of ten when a child does New Designs designed for the climate of Cuba. The And so it came to pass that the Spec­ often mispronounced in Blankville. were err in this way it is through ignorance uniforms for this purpose are made of THE BENEFITS OF THE WAR. tator discovered Miss Fadd—a new and reviewed, and titles of popular books— of the meaning of the words. gray canvass-like stuff. The cooking unique phase of the woman with a mis­ the Spectator more and more aroused to Sometimes, however, the desire to use outfits are pnt up in such compact form Bishop John II. Vincent, although he s r sion. Miss Fadd had heroically under­ admire the application and good sense of a word that the boy knows is wrong is that the culinary equipment for a com­ protested against the war, and prayed in Wall Papers taken to reform the pronunciation at the leader of the reform. Another il­ irresistible. I have a case in mind where pany can be carried by two men or on against it, gracefully accepted it as Blankville. A brisk, cheery little wom­ lustration of the plucky woman with a a little fellow, a conscientious child, too, the back of a mule, including ovens, inevitable and probably nrcessary when an, well advanced on middle life, to her broom sweeping back an incoming tide. had been playing near some men at Lower than Ever fox* Cash. broilers, and all necessary utensils. he found men wiser than himself favor­ the enormity of the offense of mispro­ Speeding away on his train the next work whose language was not above re­ One of the most important bureaus in ing it. He admits that he now secs nouncing English had been revealed; morning, a striking discussion as to the proach. He came into the house look­ the War Department is that of subsis­ many good results coming from it. To her own flagrant sins against her mother merits of several ke-oics going on in the ing very serious and said to his mother, tence, which has charge of everything to quote him: Stock Larger and Designs Handsomer than we have ever tongue she had dealt with severely and seat behind him, the Spectator found “ Do you know, mother, those men out do with the feeding of the troops, “Many young fellows, thoughtless, fairly overcome, and she had taken up that Miss Fadd and her Pronunciation there say wicked words, and I want to carried before. though it does not furnish forage for careless, with false ideas of life, with for her life-work a crusade for correct Picnic had given him much to think dreadfully.” the mules and horses, the animals being no sense of its responsibilities, consti­ pronunciation, after a thorough study about. Was there any one so supremely The shocked mother labored with him, cared for by the quartermaster’s de­ tute a minority of the army that is now of the subjects with such helps as she fortunate in this world—in the English- but still he said, “ I know it’s wrong, partment. doing its best work. Thousands upon Paints and Oils. Window Shades. could obtain—her valuation of authori­ speaking part of it—as to be able confi­ but it seems as if I must say what they thousands of our best young men have THE FOOD FOR HORSE AND MAN. ties somewhat at fault, the Spectator dently to say, “I never mispronounce, do.” ‘The allowance for each horse, by the gone. Many young men have gone into thought, as well as her interpretation of never?” He would like to hear certain The mother proposed that he should wav, is 12 pounds of grain and 14 the army deliberately, intelligently, diacritical marks. She had mastered her pronunciation prigs of his acquaintance relieve his feelings by using some word C. BEALE & CO., Augusta. pounds of bay per diem, while for a courageously. Both classes are to be specialty wonderfully well, considering read such formulas as he could devise of pretentious sound, but of innocent mule it is 9 pounds of grain and 14 benefited immensely by the war and by that she had no acquaintance with any for their humiliation. He remembered meaning, and suggested “Jiminy-crick- pounds of hay. The quantity of food their experiences. If they die, they die language but her own, and only Wor­ ^fie manuscript address of a learned edu­ ets,” but no, he said that the word was required for supplying such an army as under conditions which give them a just cester and “Seven Thousand Words cator, that once came into his hands, not strong enough to satisfy him. will soon be placed in the field is enor­ conception of the reality of life, and Commonly Mispronounced” for refer­ certain common words marked by blue At last she said: “ Well, dear, go out TABER, CAREY & REID, mous. The total weight of rations for under circumstances which lead them to ence. Her stern rule was never to let a pencil—e'er, shrink, thence, interest, and and play; keep away from the men and 50,000 men for one day is 165,350 think of the reality of life hereafter. A G E N T S F O R mispronunciation pass uncorrected, no several more. “Those,” confessed the perhaps you will forget it, but if you pounds. As far as practicable, the And if they live, they make a record of matter from whose lips it might fall writer, “ are my pit-holes in speaking. still feel that you must say some word troops of the invading army in Cuba are what young fellows may be; they make or what the occasion might be. She had When lost in my subject l am in danger that you know is wrong, come in and to be furnished with fresh vegetables a record which will act as a certain ele­ circle of devoted disciples, and, hap­ of pronouncing those words just as my say it to mother.” “Orient” Bicycle, and fresh meat, communication by trans­ vated platform on which they may be­ pily, there was no disagreement among dear mother does to this day.’' lie went out and was gone some time, ports being constantly kept up between gin to live larger successes in life. In them upon authorities. She became a “Seven Thousand Words Commonly but finally came rushing in, tore up to One of the Best Machines on the market. The model for Key West and the island. It is believed the compensations of war there is thus force in the community, and one of Mispronounced,’ w h i supplement of his mother, threw his arms around her that this will tend to keep the men the development of character of our 1898 contains the same superior workmanship that has gained wide-reaching influence; her old clergy­ 1,400 more. The large sale of the little neck and shouted out a real swear word. healthy. They will have plenty of vin young men who go, and also of our man resigning his charge, at last, rather book shows conclusively that Americans The child was frightened after he had so many friends in the past. Call and see it- egar, pickles, and especially onions, for young men who stay at home and are of than receive another list of words mis are awake to their slovenly pronuncia­ said it and hid his face in his mother’s anti-scorbutics. Doubtless, howevei necessity witnesses to this splendid pronounced; and the preachers of the tion. Shakespeare used some fifteen breast. By and by he lifted it and said: they will sometimes be obliged to come heroism of devotion.” trial sermons finding that there was thousand words in writing, llow much “ I didn’t enjoy it half as much as I down to bacon and hard-tack. The sub­ something of more importance than of Shakespeare does the. average reader thought I should; I don’t want to say it The collapse of the gold-frotn-sea-wa- GOOD LINE OF FISHING TACKLE. sistence bureau buys its food supplies at sound orthodoxy if they would till the mispronounce? According to Max Mul ter scheme, and the flight of its pious again.” And the temptation to use various times, wherever it can get them pulpit of Blankville. ler, a well-educated person, who reads words that were really wrong did not promoter is the sensation of the week. most conviently and cheaply. It is es Now, the Spectator would confess his Bible and Shakespeare and the best come to him again. This course is not The Electrolytic Marine Salts Company 269 Water Street, - Augusta, Me. tablishing immense stores of flour, pre­ ljai>98 that he started for the Pronunciation current literature, seldom uses more than recommended for all cases, but it cer is probably a burst bubble, but the num­ served meats, bacon, pea-meal, coffee Picnic quite easy in his mind as to his four thousand words in conversation. tainly worked well once. ber of men ready to be duped is only W e will quote some hard-bread, etc., at Tampa and other ability to keep from tripping, unless the And eight thousand four hundred are Perhaps a mother recoils more from sfghtly diminished. The surprising points. For sale to the officers and sol­ LOW PRICES on test exercises should spring some very commonly mispronounced I the dread that her boy may learn to use part of this affair is that business men diers it will offer various luxuries and unusual words upon him—words like ‘‘That idea of Miss Vadd’s lias some­ indecent or vulgar language than from of honorable reputations were deceived small necessaries, such as canned foods, dichlorotetrahydroxy benzine for in­ thing in it,” said Croaker, when he had profanity, as she recognizes the greater by the blandishments of the “clerical” pipes and tobacco, needles and thread, stance. lie felt, rather, that he might heard the story of the Pronunciation liability of his doing so. How strong swindler, and lent their names and in­ PINE JOB PRINTING! pens, paper, and ink, soap, towels, and give some essential assistance to Miss Picnic. “ Why isn’t that as good a way our temptation is to keep our boys where fluence to further his scheme. No doubt handkerchiefs. The food of a soldier some of them have laughed heartily over Fadd. Let him that hath impart to her as any for bringing abo.it a reformation they will not be thrown in contact with QUALITY AND WORK GUARANTEED for one day costs eighteen cents, and on stories of bucolic individuals who bought that hath not; she deserved commenda­ in the speech of our people generally ? evil! Is it not far better to provide that basis a reckoning can be made for “gold bricks” from strangers, without tion. He found the company seated be­ Had he ever told the Spectator of the them with an armour which shall ren­ realizing that they themselves were a an army of 50,000 or 500,000. Please remember that a Y ear’s Subscription fore a blackboard, upon which was scholar—a veritable recluse—who lec­ der them impervious to these darts of new type of gold brick victim. There the evil one? If at the age of ten or THE ORDNANCE BUREAU AND ENGINEER­ is a phrase current among professional to the R egister will make a most accepta­ written the opening drill. Each one tured before the Association one winter swindlers that “a sucker is born every twelve, perhaps earlier, perhaps later— ING CORPS. ble gift to an absent friend. was to stand up and try reading it on Socrates, and pronounced it So­ minute,” and the birth rate seems to through without making a mistake; at krates from first to last? It was an whenever the watchful eyes of the “One of the busiest bureaus of the have been heavy of late years along the Subscription Price, $1.50. A Second Copy for $1.00. the first slip to sit down—the correc­ illustration of the mental pronunciation mother see that the time has come—if a War Department is that of ordnance, New England coast. HALLOWELL REGISTER—SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1898

A BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING. The regular army, which has been ex­ IS PEACE AT HAND? WASHINGTON LETTER. Hon. Thomas B. Reed was elected to panded during the war from a strength August 1st., 1898. Congress today for the twelfth consecu­ CLOSING BUT SALE! The conditions for peace imposed by tive time. One says “elected,” because HALLOWELL REGISTER. of 25,000 to an approximate numerical aggregate of 75,000 men, will, in all the American government seems so gen­ Spain is an up-to-date exemplification the nomination is equivalent to election. FOR Tiro WEEKS. COMMENCING P ub lish ed S aturdays probability, remain upon its war footing erous to Spain that an easy acceptance of the adage about the evils attendant To be sure, it will be necessary to go S A T U R D A Y , J U L Y 30th, 181)8. —AT— for several years, the country having of the terms is looked for. The daily upon a bad name. Although President through the form of casting and count­ 158 Water St., Hallowell, Me. been awakened to the expediency of papers of Wednesday published despatch­ McKinley has acted upon Spain’s request ing the vote a month hence, but the only maintaining a greater standing army, es from Madrid and Paris that the terms for our terms of peace as though he be­ question about the result will be the size $1.60 per Year in A dvance. Ladies' & Children's Hals & Flowers T er m s would be accepted, and President Mc­ lieved in its honor and straightforward­ of the majority. Tor twenty-two years 'I $1.76 after S ix IVIontbs. while the enlarged responsibilities of Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico, with per­ Kinley is reported as confident that ness, there is no reason to believe that Mr. Reed has represented this district in W. F, MARSTON . Editor and P r o p s . haps the Philippines, imperatively de­ peace will soon be declared. Nothing hia faith in Span ish honor is any greater Congress, always with distinguished AT HALF PRICE. official, however, has been received. mand a considerable force for garrison than that of the average men—owing to credit to himself and honor to his con­ ALL MILLINERY AT SPECIAL LOW PRICES. There is, naturally, suspicion that Spain duty. It is recognized on all sides that his experience, it is probably not so stituents. “Where MacGregor sits is LAWS WRAPPERS, finely made, sold for $1.25 to $2.00, as usual resorting to diplomacy to the head of the table.” The first Con­ more than nine-tenths of the volunteers great. Not one man out of ten in Wash­ to close out, 70c. Six CRASH SUITS left. Will sell at great delay matters. But with her fleets de­ ington, believes that Spain made those gressional district of Maine has long now in service, the officers as well as en­ reduction. Eight SILK CAPES, to he closed at half price. listed men, are serving at great personal stroyed, and the foregone conclusion overtures with any serious intention of been the first of the Union, made so by SIIIRT If A1STS at 20 cents. Other goods at very low prices. sacrifice, and should be discharged to that her armies will meet a like fate, it accepting our terms of peace, although the genius and commanding personality eturn to their original occupations as would be thought that the conditions in the end it may do so. It has very of its representative. As Judge Sy- speedily as circumstances will permit. would be accepted. These require the nearly reached a, case-of “must” with monds said in his eloquent nominating :m :. e o b e e t s . elinquishment of all claim of sovreignty Spain, and if it does not accept the speech, no constituency has ever been Plans and specifications for battleships over or title to Cuba, as well as the im­ present terms, wi.iich, under the circum­ more loyal to its representative. “ In mediate evacuation by Spain of the are being distributed to intending bid­ stances are liberal to the extreme—so honoring him we honor ourselves,” and KENNEBEC STEAMBOAT COMPANY. ders, among them the Union works, the sland; the cession to the United States liberal that the French Ambassador, as long as Thomas B. Reed will consent Cramps, the Newport News Company and immediate evacuation of Porto who is now also accredited as Spanish to stand for the district, so long the dis­ IF’OIR. B O STO IT. and the Bath (Maine) Iron Works. Ex­ Rico and other islands under Spanish Minister, accepted them on the spot, trict will be proud to have him. There ceptional interest attaches to the opening soverignity in the West Indies; and the more severe ones will have to be accept­ is work at Washington for him to do DAILY SERVICE. of bids for these ships, as bidders have like cession of an island in the Ladrones. ed later. The terms condensed are the yet. For sentimental reasons he should The First Maine Regiment, now at been invited to submit plans for machin­ The United States to occupy and hold evacuation of Cu ba and Porto Rico, and round out his quarter century of contin­ Commencing JULY 1, 1S98, the city, bay and harbor of Manila pend­ Chickamauga, has been assigned a place ery and boilers which shall produce a leaving the Philippine question to be uous, if not in the meantime “called up Stmr. DELLA COLLINS will leave Augusta at 1.30 p. m., Hallowell at 2, connecting ing the conclusion of a treaty of peace with the popular steamers: in Wade’s brigade to go to Porto Rico. greater speed than sixteen knots. The settled afterwards. higher,” while for weighty practical rea­ which shall determine the control, dispo­ The boys will appreciate the change. constructors believe that the new vessels In the general discussion which has sons he is needed in* the House. There sition and government of the Philippines. will be able to make seventeen knots on followed Spain’s plea for peace, some is more work for him to do. This Kennebec and Sagadahoc No pecuniary indemnity is to be re­ Shafter’s troops are to be brought their present design. Contracts aggre­ very interesting points have been raised. decade has witnessed his splendid par­ Which alternately leave Gardiner at 3.35 p. m., Richmond 4.20, Bath 6 and Popham Beach north without delay. The hundreds of gating nearly a million dollars will be quired. If these terms are accepted by For instance, as an evidence of Spain’s liamentary triumphs. By dint of un­ 7, Daily (Sundays included until September 1st) for Boston. Spain in their entirety, commissioners R e t u r n i n g —Leave Lincoln’s Wharf, Boston, every evening, (Sundays excepted) at, 6 cases of fever, with several thousand on awarded by the Navy Department dur insincerity, one man calls attention to a faltering courage, strong will, wide per­ o’clock for landings on Kennebec River, arriving at Bath in season to connect with the sick list,present an unhappy condition ing the next week or two for naval will be named by the United States to clause in the Spanish constitution which sonal influence, tact, resourcefulness, early morning boat for Boothbay and adjacent islands, and trains on Maine Central meet commissioners on the part of and Knox & Lincoln R. R, of affairs. How much the bungling of ordnance, and it is to be hoped that prohibits the crown even entering upon and thorough knowledge of parliamen Spain for the purpose of concluding a Fares between Boston and Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner, 81.75, round trip, $3.00; the medicinal department has to do with Maine will receive her share. negotiations having in view the cession tary procedure, Mr. Reed has broken Boston and Richmond, $1.50, round trip, $2.50; Boston and Bath and Popham Beach, this, it is probably difficult to estimate treaty of peace on the basis indicated. or exchange of any portion of Spanish the power of the Congressional filibuster $1.25, round trip, $2.00; Boston and Wiseasset and Boothbay Harbor, $1.50, round The Cuban debt and the disposition trip, $2.50. The chaplains of the navy and army territory, until authority therefor has and restored majority rule in the House C. A. C o l e , Agent, Hallowell. J B . D r a k e , Pres. of the Philippines are the two points at At last the war department has made are winning the admiration of the pri­ been granted by a majority vote of both With skilled hand and cool head he has a move to investigate the medical man issue. Certainly, if the United States branches of the National Legislature. guided the legislative team. The coun­ vates and officers for their personal valor demand no indemnity, they should not agement at Santiago. At the same time as well as their devotion to their duties This is met by another man with the try is indebted to him not only for the assume any part of the Cuban debt. there is a report that the unhealthy Camp as spiritual advisers. Chaplain Jones of claim that the recent declaration of mar great reform which he has established, Mstbers Have Been Waiting for This ! ! Alger is to be abandoned. It is high tial law throughout Spain operates as a but for the judicious influence which he the Texas went through the battle of NEW BOOKS. time to do something. It was hoped Santiago in a manner that won him the suspension of the constitution, and that has exerted at all times on the course of legislation. New problems have arisen that the case of that floating inferno admiration of his men, and prior to that In Ilis Steps, by Charles M. Sheldon. the Spanish Government can, if it so de­ The danger that threatened the nation the Seneca, would not be repeated, but at Guantanamo he had landed and read —This is a beautiful, if not a startling sires negotiate a treaty on the lines laid HASKELL BROTHERS it has been. The transport Concho has the burial service over the marines who book. The minister of a fashionable down by the terms of this government two years ago seems to have been brought north another load of sick and fell in the first conflict with the Span­ church was led by certain occurrences without danger of having its legality averted, but there still remains the ques­ Offer Great Bargains in wounded soldiers without proper pro iards. He stood beside the hastily con to change his course of life. He was an questioned. tion of a sound currency to be settled, vision of medicine, diet, water, nurses structed graves, the bullets whistling all acceptable preacher and pastor, as Gen. Miles is having an experience in while difficult and complicated questions CHILDREN’S SHOES. doctors, clothing, bedding, anything in about him. Chaplain Chidwick’s ad­ churches often have. But incidents took Porto Rico that is unique in war. In­ are springing out of the war. The na. short pertaining to hospital necessities mirable conduct after the explosion of place which led him to call his church stead of finding himself and army in the tion needs its wisest and best statesman­ Child’s Black? No Heel? Button, 2 to 6 - 3 5 cts. This caps the climax. On the top of all enemy’s country, he finds that they are ship at the fore just now, and that is the Maine is a matter of history. together and propose to them, as many Spring Heel Button? 4 to 8 5 0 " that had gone before, it is too much as would, to pledge themselves thence­ among the warmest sort of friends. why it needs Mr. Reed.— Portland Ad­ The Porto Ricans cheer our flag and our vertiser. The mismanagement cf the medical Hon. John A. Kasson, who is to be forth to do as Jesus would do. Many “ Russet “ “ “ 4 to 8 - 5 0 “ soldiers whenever, a town is taken pos­ corps is worse than many battles one of the five commissioners represent­ gave the pledge to do what Jesus would session of and declare themselves to be Black? No Heel? Button? 2 to 6 3 5 " Wounds and sickness are expected in ing the United States in the forthcoming do for one year. The story tells of The fears of the administration that loyal Americans, many of them carrying war, but the sick and wounded must be conference between the United States some of the results. Losses had to be the Philippine insurgents were likely to “ Russet and Black, Spring Heel 9 to 11 - 6 5 “ taken better care of or the country will the declaration to the extent of asking to u i i << and Great Britain, is quite right in say­ incurred, and changes in conduct. The make trouble for us at Manila, have Misses 12 to 2 7 5 “ know the reason why. A storm of pub be allowed to enlist in our army and been increased by dispatches from Ad. ing that the relations between the Unit­ work spread to some other churches. „ ^ , .. ... 1 1 _ _ - * C* t . * . % 4 . . - fioht frti* t|»« * Y*'' ♦.fi''** *»1 .*'*'*dV oil U3 dllU DC MlUSliCia mat Lilt ciDOVc iUciltlO Ilca > lie indignation is brewing that will ed States and Canada for the past thirty The narrative has its iesson. Suppose miral Dewey and Gen. Merritt, who sider their own. Owing to the retreat burst presently on the heads of this de years ‘‘have not been worthy the name all Christians or groups of Christians, reached there last week. Aguinaldo, are Genuine Bargains. of the Spanish garrisons of the captured partment. of statesmanship, rather they have been should pledge themselves in good faith the insurgent chief, is nursing a bad territory Gen. Miles is now in posses­ a reproach to the two nations. They to do as Jesus would do, would not so­ case of the big head, and has had little sion of almost the southern end of Porto HASKELL BROS., 128 Water St., Augusta. Every body interested in antiquities and have acted like quarrelsome neighbors ciety and life be revolutionized? enough sense to try to give himself airs Rico, including Ponce and other towns that includes the great majority— will be living on adjoining farms and in con­ The Eugene Field I Knew,\by Francis pi his dealings with Admiral Dewey. of more or less importance, and what is AGENTS FOR CRAWFORD SHOES. pleased to learn that Santiago’s Mori stant friction over the line fence and the Wilson.—Eugene Field was a journalist, One consolation in the situation is that better, he has not lost a man, and the castle has been little damaged by the depredation of stock.” So much for poet and humorist of Chicago. He was Aguinaldo’s relations with the Spanish general health of the army is good. All bombardment, and that its moats, draw history. “We want several things from a favorite with children, and wrote his are such that there is no possibility of of the Spanish troops on the island are bridges, battlements, turrets, dungeons Canada,” he says, “ and to get them will best verses for them. It is said that chil­ his making a combination with them HEADQUARTERS FOR being concentrated at San Juan, towards and other appurtenances of feudalism have to concede something.” So much dren propose to build him a monument. against us. After Manila is taken and which Gen. Miles is slowly approaching, together with its cannon of the 17th and for the future. If other American com­ He was a wit, aud some of his practical the Spanish disposed of, Gen. Merritt and there may be some severe fighting CAMERAS. 18th centuries, are preserved almost in missioners arc as sensible, Anglo-Ameri­ jokes portrayed in this book are amus­ and Admiral Dewey will be in a posi­ ing. Field was the writer of numerous there, although but little surprise would tact. can unity will be something more than tion to administer a thrashing to the KODAKS, PREM0S, POCOS, books, and was popular in Chicago. be caused by the surrender of the garri­ a sentiment after the adjournment of the insurgents, if their actions show them HAWKEYES and BO-PEEPS. son when our army gets near enough to The clerks of the state department at commission. to be hankering after it. The taking of A FULL LINK OF DEATH OF BISMARK. Augusta commence next week to send assault their fortifications. Manila is not likely to be much longer out the ballots for the state election Gen. Slmfter has officially confirmed Plates, Films, Mounts, The future of the Philippines is to be Prince Bismark died in Friedrichsru- deferred, unless peace puts a stop to the It is a big job to make up the bundles the press statement of the worthlessness Paper, Etc. determined by a commission. This on he, near Berlin, shortly before 11 o’clock campaign. of ballots for all the cities and towns in of Garcia and Ins Cubans in the Santiago the whole seems to be a wise provision. Saturday night, the culmination of chron­ the state in the proper number, gettin campaign. ggWoodward & Davenport It will give time and opportunity to ic diseases—neuralgia of the face and in­ In Bath, Wednesday the election of the proper ballot, and handling so many Opposite Evans Hotel, Gardiner learn all about these islands and their flammation of the veins — which kept officers of the Maine Firemeu’s Associa­ in the short time they are given to do it SENATOR BURROWS’ IDEA. population and the difficulties that will him in constant pain. The beginning of tion for the ensuing year had the follow­ In all there are about 310,000 that confront us if we undertake to govern the end dates from July 20, but death ing result: President, Chief Frank 4-0*!d*0-hQd*CH-0*I-Od-v*!-0-rO :K*0*hO*I*Cd*O4,O*U04^d*0*hO-I-Od-ChPO,-I-O*I*O-I*O have to be handled. Senator Burrows, of Michigan, who them. Before the war began nothing came to him without a struggle. has spoken in Hallowed, and whose Morse, Bath; vice-presidents, Chief II. Chicago used to have quite a reputa was known about these islands in this In the German National Museum in opinion is worth respecting, gives this Leighton, Westbrook; Chief D. W. G BO. B. BORO, tion in the divorce line itself; but here is country but their bare existence, and his own handwriting is an album which as his idea of conditions on which peace Estes, Lisbon Falls; Chief C. M. Drake, a Chicago paper remarking. “ Maine our information is not very extensive thus records Otto Yon Bismark’s life: may be made with Spain: Gardiner; Chief W. E. McAllister, ex­ CONTRACTOR FOR now. The capacity of the people for and Montana are the most striking ill Leopold Edward Otto Von Bismark, “ We must have absolute possession chief F. II. Welch; executive committee self government is very questionable to for one year, Capt A. El. Knight, two ustrations of lax divorce legislation, say the least, and their willingness to born at Schoenhausen, in the Altmark, of Porto Rico, and Spain must relin­ April 11, 1815. General dl Building ir Work, addition to all imaginable causes and pre let us govern them is also questionable. quish completely her sovreignity over years Chief I). D. Merrill, Capt. Geo. If we are going to dispossess the Span­ “ Member of United Prussian Mandtag Cuba. Towards Cuba we will act in H, Parsclcy; three years, W. II. Tolman texts, divorce may be granted in Maine in 1847. good faith and with perfect justice, giv­ Is ready to furnish estimates on all Jobs, large or small, when the judge deems it reasonable and iards we shall be under obligation to see and E. II. Millikcn. that better government follows. If self “ Royal Prussian Envoy to the German ing to people of the island a free and independent government as soon as it proper and consistent with peace and government won’t produce better results Bundestag (Diet) 1851. Granite and Marble Monuments. k Bit morality. Montana, in a humble wester then we must govern them ourselves. can be established. As to the Philip­ The present war is remakable for oue “ Ambassador to the Imperial Court of pines, I do not believe that we want spirit, goes Maine one better, for ther What this would be likely to cost us iu Russia, 1849. thing—that it leaves so little bitterness All Binds of Cemetery Work. apri698 human life and taxes perhaps Mr. Mc­ the entire group of islands with its sev­ the petitioner may secure a decree if “ Ambassador to the Imperial Court of eral millions of semi-barbarous people. and gives so many tokens of gallantry. Kinley’s commissioners will find out and France, 1862. The condition suggests that the modern is proved that the plaintiff has left the then the people will be able to make up In my opinion we should retain one en­ Winthrop Street, near Water. - Hallowell, Me. state, or in other words is not in it.” their minds about the matter. “Royal Prussian Minister of State, tire island, absolutely as our own as a civilized nations are near the time when September 23, 1862. naval station and commercial base. disputes shall be settled by other means The reunion of the 16th Maine Regi “Chancellor of the North German than resorts to arms. mental Association to be held in New Confederation, 1871.” Although not freer from doubts than REMEMBER THE JTHE CITYsFISH MARKET, ” Growing Stronger To this record is to be added his prac­ port, Aug. 10th and 11th includes busi everybody else about how long we shall DON'T FORGET ness meeting at 4 p. m. of the 10th, and Cold Settled on the Lungs and tical dismissal from office in March 1890 wait for peace, Secretary Long has SHEA & KILBRETH. by the grandson of the man for whom banquet at 8 p. m. Business meeting Caused a Serious Cough — Hope issued orders for the Monitors and that we have the largest assortment of proprietors , 9 of the 11th, followed by an excursion of Recovery Abandoned but he solidified the German empire. yachts composing the auxiliary coast de­ to Camp Benson. Newport sent 14 men Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cured. Ilis great achievements were the unifi­ fense fleet, generally referred to as the Alllxindsof F resh,C l C |—| to this regiment, several of whom died “ A severe cold settled on my lungs. I cation of the German confederation, “ Mosquito Fleet,” to be put out of com­ Oil O lotljs Salt and Pickled * 1$ in the service. The citizens of the town began to cough and kept growing worse thus enabling William of Prussia to be­ mission. This is the first step taken to ever shown in the city, all the time. My husband was paying Great va- will honor their memory by liberal en come Emperor of Germany, the creation riety of patterns. Oysters, Clams and Lobsters in out a great deal of money for medicine, reduce the tremendous war expenses of - — of the most formidable army of modern ~ ~ MAINE If heir season. tertainment of the survivors. but I continued to grow weaker every the government. A naval officer was WHIPS, day, and in the winter of 1895 I gave up times, the great victory over France in asked if he thought this action on Secre­ New Dairy Cheese. Ours is a big country. Here is Gen BUT D O N ’T FORGET all hopes of ever getting better. After 1870, and the formation of a triple alli­ tary Long’s part indicated his belief that Fine assortment, all prices. A full line of Canned Goods, Pickles, G. M. Randall, who has just reached this I read of people gaining strength by ance between Austria, Italy and Germa­ THE taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla and my hus­ peace was near at hand, replied: “ Not The Longman and Martinez Pure Paints, Relishes, etc. Washington from his station at Fort St ny. At the same time he was engaged band advised me to try this medicine. I necessarily. I think the vessels com­ are our speciality. Also the best White Michael, Alaska. He has been nine purchased three bottles and began taking in promoting the commercial interests of posing this fleet would have been ordered Lead and Pure Linseed Oil. I). E . S h e a , O. F. K i l b r e t h months without communication with the it. Before I had finished the first bottle his country, and secured the passage of out of commission if Spain had not said w England Fair 141 Water street, Hallowell, Me. Headquarters for the celebrated outside world. The first he heard about I saw that I was growing stronger and protective tariff laws. All this provoked a word about peace. Secretary Long ------AT------the war was June 14, when he learned my cough was looser. After taking two knows that Spain has no ships left to fierce opposition, but the iron will and attack our coast, and that this fleet is no of Dewey’s May Day victory. He was bottles my cough was gone. I continued Buckeye Force Pumps. Miss Bertha McClench taking Hood’s and I am now in better ability of the man generally enabled him longer needed.” The same officer was a Lieutenant Colonel while at Fort St to ca.ry his points. Since 1890 ho lived asked what about the decision by Secre­ Portland,Aug.22-27 health than I have been for years.” M a r y Large line of Michael, but on May 14 he was made in retirement, but was constantly receiv­ A. S m i t h , LaGrange, Maine. tary Long to purchase only one floatiug Brigadier General, and this good news ing tokens of the affection of the people ADMIRAL DEWEY dock for service in southern waters in­ is all right, and so are the Attractions TEACHER OF PIANO did not reach him until June 27. H Sarsa­ he served so long. stead of two which it was decided to buy Hardware, Cutlery and Cordage, for the BIG FAIR. qualified under his new commission on parilla Impressive funeral services were held before Spain made peace overtures, lie AND CHURCH ORGAN. Monday, and will be stationed somewhat Hood’s Reduced rates on Railroads and Steam­ Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. Tuesday evening, at the castle-home of said: “ It was the destruction of Cevera's boats. Excursions from all parts of New nearer the news centre than he has the dead prince, the emperor and the em­ fleet, not peace overtures, that caused J. W. Church, England. P u p i l of J ohn O jtth, P oston. been. are the best after-dinner Hood’s Pills pills, aid digestion. 26c. press being present. that change. HALLOWELL, MAINE, For further details, see local columns. I Term s Reasonable. HALLO WELL REGISTER—SA'i UltDAY, AUGUST 6, JL898-

PERSONAL NOTES. Married.—At the Methodist parsonage, THE NEW HALLOWELL HOUSE. LOUDON HILL NOTES. 0^040404040^040404040^04 040404040404040404040404 ♦ Itoyul in tikes the food pure, by Rev. D. E. Miller, Mr. Wilbur E. Rey­ wholesome uud delicious. nolds of Burnham and Miss Lottie Belle The old ITallowell House will soon be a Misses Kate and J ennie L eighton, of Mr. Bertram Johnson went to South Peacock of Windsor. thing of the past. A thorough rebuilding of Gardiner Tuesday. STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS, § Exeter, N. II., are the guests of their uncle all parts, with improvements from top to Mr. P. H. Leighton. We are very glad to know that Mr. Neri’s bottom, will make a practically new struc­ Mrs. S. J. Fairbrother and Miss Maud family were released from quarantine Tues­ Mit. D avid Steves arul wife go to Five ture. The only radical < b&nge in the gener­ Williamson took a carriage drive with a day—no other cases having appeared in the al design, however, will be In the front. party to Maranacook Lake Wednesday. Islands to-day for a week’s outing by the family. They were certainly very fortunate salt sea waves. The wood work above the stone s.eps vvill be in having no other cases of the dreaded dis­ Mr. Eben Williamson of Presque Isle was replaced with a lighter structure, uud the en­ the guest of his brother Mr. Freeman Wil­ Mrs. A i.ex Doyle and daughter Grace, ease. 1CONFECTIONERY, SODA, SEGARS. I trance to the house made d recti' from the of New York who have been spending part liamson, Sunday. From the new voting lists posted by City ground floor. Here a neat vestibule will be 040404040404040V040^0404 ©♦0404040404040404040404 O of their'vacation in Hallowed, went Satur­ Clerk Fish one will note numerous changes made, with liberal access to the 'ice door Mr. Frank Atkins returned from a visit to day, to their cottage at Squirrel Island where since the spring of 1897. Ward V is the only above, which will remain as at present. Portland Wednesday. they will pass the rest of the season. ward which does not show increase—that has New toilet rooms, steam beatin. apparatus, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Carter are receiving STONE & ANDERSON, Cai*t. J ohn H. E wers and wife were lost six votes. In the other wards, there are and billiard rooms will occur the lower- congratulations on the birth of a daughter. were considerable additions and changes. A large floor. The new balcor vit Lout will be Agents American Express Company. calling on friends Saturday last. They Mr. Fred Sargent of Boston was the guest number of Italian residents have taken out connected with the parlors an om es. on their return home from a vacation outing of Mr. J. F. Steams Wednesday. “ Globe Steam Laundry, at the White Mountains. papers, and have their names added to the The inner arrangements y <.rt * marly in Mr. and Mrs. Dow returned Tuesday lists. the kitchen, will be mo azrd. The din­ Miss Mildred Smith has been ill for several days. J F you are thinking of from a brief wedding trip, after visiting The steamer “Islander” resumed her ning rooms, among th> pea? an test in the POWDER friends in Camden. They plan to leave to­ trips Thursday, and Friday carried down a State, will be retained, 1 well as tht former Mrs. J. F. Stearns returned from Salem ‘ making a Absolutely Pure day for their npw home in San Frandisco. large company of Augusta A. O. U. W. ex­ offices. But the who - u rp will be Mass., Thursday where she has been visiting The good wishes of many friends will follow cursionists. The recent trips of the boat thoroughly overhauled wn m without. relatives. The buildings, when repaired will hi painted T T / E have the Down Pillows, also a variety them. demonstrated that there is not sufficient depth Miss Lora Marr of Boston is visiting her " * of50FA material with which PILLOW to cover them and of water yet, for boats of her class. a light color with suitable trimmings. Mr. John N. Taylor, of the Boston The old house was taoroughly built—as parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Marr. cord for the edge. We have a nice line of Globe, is now with the army at Porto Rico. Gardiner and Augusta are both enjoying shown in the substantial work left. The Mr. and Mrs. George Tuttle and the Mr. C. J. H iggins and wufe returned open air band-concerts. It would be an easy late John D. Lord, was master workman— Misses Fannie and Gertrude Ilorne of Port­ ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO ., NEW YORK. Tuesday last from Harmon’s Harbor where matter to arrange with one of the bands to the house being built by ’.ay work, we think. land are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horne. FANCY WORK MATERIALS. give a few concerts in Hallowell—only we Its rooms are well avratu ed. and of pleasant they enjoyedja three-weeks’ outing. Miss Ella Murphy of Boston is the guest of have no appropriate park. location. When the improvements are LUNT & BRANN, Hallowell. The Howard Cottage at Cobbosseecontee completed, the new owr ers will be ready to Miss Mabel Seavey. Sunday steamboating seems to have its ,-Socctl Totes. had a full house this week: Mrs. Geo. Floyd lease to parties who can give assurance of Miss Emily Booker is visiting her aunt dangers. The big steamer “Kennebec” of Winthrop, Mass., and her friends Miss ability to conduct a modern hotel. With Mrs. Henry McCausland of Augusta. pushed her nose into the rocks of Fort Pop- Annie O'Hare, and her brother, Dr. O’nare; the rapid changes making in the three cities, Chief Engineer Patterson, ami Night ham Sunday last, but fortunately floated Miss Cora Kouch of N. Y. is the guest of Mr. Arthur Gilman, Mr. Geo. Fuller, Misses the new Hallowell Hons; ought to receive a Watchman John Quinn, attended the Bath with the next tide and proceeded on her way Mrs. Lizzie Small. Fruit Jars! Evelyn Coombs, Emma and Bloom Howard. liberal share of patronag ;. Fireman’s Muster Thursday. to Boston. Fog did it. The same day the Rev. John H. Hawley, of West Avon, Every room in the house will be placed in Mr. Charles Horne and Irving Robinson “ Islander” caught fire about the wood work Mason and Lightning at lowest prices- Judge E. O. Bean, of Readfield, is one of Conn., and bis brother Henry Hawley, of the hands of the painters and decorators— went to Cobbosseecontee Thursday. in the cook room, after leaving Gardiner on the Democratic nominees for Senator. The Oberlin, Ohio, were the guests of Rev. John newly papered Jrooms, 'reshly painted and Mr. William Davis, of Natick, Mass., is the return trip. The fire was put out before three candidates are from the country towns. R. Boardman, Monday. whitened walls and ceil ngs, will appear in the guest of Mr. Ira M. True. reaching the Hallowell wharf. all parts of the house. Bicycles. Motorman McCarthy, of the A. H. we in charge of the and Bonded Indebtedness of the Railroad as Democratic candidate to the Legislature. hole with sulphur and plug it up. The sap Companies, viz: 10,850 millions, the Un­ Calf Cong and Bals, Needle Toes, 3.50, weeks’ study at the Martha’s Vineyard Sum­ motive power. funded and Current Indebtedness as well, shoes 1.87 Our item in regard to Mr. Quinn’s nomina­ mer Institute. Miss Norris gave attention takes the sulphur to every limb and twig, The company return* J a hearty vote of 725 millions, it would make a total Capital ” Buff Bals, 1.00 tion was erroneous. to some of the leading items in method and the caterpillars disappear at once. I thanks to those who 1 ad given them the Stock, etc., of 11,575 millions, making the have used it for years.” sail, and to M r and M *• . Tenney three em­ relation of the total Railroad Capital to Ex­ ” Carpet Slippers, .28 Conductor Currier, now in the employ of work, and speaks highly of the advantages press Capital, as 990-10 is to 4-10. And yet, of the Portsmouth A Kit1 ;ry, likes his new of the school. Zious Herald this week contains an obitu­ phatic cheers wer> givt j. The day was a according to a statement of Senator Wolcott Youth’s Satin Calf Spring Heel Bals- .75 position, and will move his family there in ary notice of Rev. Joseph Hawkes who died very pleasant ue. of Colorado, in the Senate of the United n m j * Mr and Mrs. S. B. Glazii ., of Cam- States, the total number of business transac­ 1 O O September. bridgeport, have been the guests of Hallo suddenly at Cambridge, Mass., July 21 aged tions by tlie Express Companies (not over 10 HAILOV ' L l P JT ^ N C V ' «ANK. Ladies’ Dongola Button and Lace, 1.93 thews win be clots at till the last wen menus me past k*w nays. tjQ. T»-IC-U^L * C >1 .8 companies al to id ) approximates the total M M J) Sunday in August. Rev. Mr. Livingstoue studied at Kent's Hill and became a popular number of transactions by all the Railroad 1 ,2 9 Mr. S. C. McKenney, Jeweler, is away Companies put together—mon than 1,000 in will be away on his annual vacation. Methodist preacher. He was in Hallowell At the ann meet • g f he Hallowell M M « from the city for ten days. During his ab­ in his early ministry during a revival. He Savings Instil Ik ..; o.. .day Aug. 1. number. .97 sence. a competent man will have charge of A Bill of Lading for a train-load of hard­ Conductor Wallace Tasker,of the A. IL. & married Mary W. Simmons, a Hallowell E. Rowell, J. II. .Leign, J. VV. Church, Ben ware from Pittsburg to San Francisco, or a “ “ Oxfords, .63 G. Road, goes into service of the New Lew­ his store. school teacher. It is stated of him that he Tenney and II. K. Baker were elected Trus­ train-load of grain from Chicago to New a << H iston and Brunswick Road. lie will first Miss Elzada Pa in e, of Portland, has preached 42 years without missing a Sabbath. tees—E. Rowell, President, H. K. Baker, York, valued at thousands of dollars, re­ .79 work on the line, and later take charge of quires only a one cent stamp, yet a package O u u been the guest this week of her cousin, Mrs. Only a few of the oldest inhabitants will Treasurer and C. H. Dudley, Assistant valued at $1, going from Boston to Brookline .97 one of the cars. Ben Tenney. remember him. Treasurer. with charges of 25c., requires the same—a RESOURCES. one cent stamp. Here it is seen why Rail­ Ladies’ Bicycle Leggins, 15 inches high .33 Daniel L. Redd, who has been housed r Ch as. F uller The main drive of the Kennebec has passed M . T. and sister, Miss Loans and Investments, $754,313.21 road Managers raise no question as to the with a pretty severe attack of lumbago, is Emily Fuller, are at Camp Fuller, Squirrel Skowhegan and the logs will be boomed at tax which if paid by the Express Companies Cash on hand, 19:145.37 your money back, out again, with the help of a good stout Island. Miss Beatrice Jones is their guest. Gardiner, earlier than usual. Although the would border on confiscation. -walking stick. lumber business is dull in many other places If goods are not satisfactory. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hunton are enjoy­ 773,658.58 the mills at Gardiner are running on full Postmaster Jewell has devised” a plan for ing a ten days’ vacation at the Richmond liabilities. time, and they are reported to have orders increasing the number of lock boxes and the Campground. Deposits, $721,356.65 HUB SHOE STORE, addition of a row of drawers. The change enough ahead to keep them busy until fall. Dividend No. 88, 13,93S.S9 will be made at an early date. Miss Edith Henderson returned Thurs­ It is believed that as soon as the war ends Revenue Fund, 36,000.00 125 WATER STREET, w - - GARDINER, MAINE day from a visit with Auburn friends. there will be another brisk season in the 12,363.04 The Register seems to have been in error Undivided Profit, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Colby, of Newton lumber trade, and that all the mills on in announcing the election of Win. H. Quinn the river wiil run on full time again. as candidate to the Legislature. Ex-Post­ Centre, Mass., were the guests last week of 773,658.58 Dr. John E. Brooking and wife. Sanguine business men believe that at the ____ . M E N — . master Leighton was the nominee of the close"of the war there wfil be a lively trade caucus held Friday evening last. Miss Anna Banks .leturned Thursday with the West Indies, and that lumber will NEW RESERVOIRS. IN NEED OF The Prohibitionists of the city meet in from Boston where she has been visiting for be one of the products to be called for. caucus Friday evening, August 5, to nomi­ a short time. Mrs. A. P. Messer returned The Water Commissioners will solve the with Miss Banks and will make a visit to The shoe industries of Maine and Massa­ nate a candidate for representative. chusetts ought to profit materially by the storage of water problem by constructing a CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, or this city. 700,OCO gallon reservoir on Winthrop Hill, Mr. Wm. Tregembo, marble and granite freeing of Cuba from Spanish rule. Under and also building a reservoir of larger capaci monuments, has under process of comple­ Miss Mollie D ew ey, a niece of Commo­ the Spanish regime only $34,000 worth of ty at the Town Farm. tion handsome tablets for parties in New dore Dewey, and Miss Alice Doyle, are the American boots and shoes were sent to Cuba THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, The men are at work tliis week on the new Bedford, Mass., and Bucksport, Maine, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Leighton. while the shoe imports from Spain amounted is due not only to the originality and WILL DO WELL TO CALL ON reservoir on the hill—located 20 feet nearer well as some home orders. Both young ladies are to devote themselves to $3,449,000. With the Spanish tariff swept simplicity of the combination, but also to the work of the trained nurse, and are away New England shoe manufacturers will Winthrop street than the old reservoir. This to the care and skill with which it is A company of 50 High School Alumni connected with the Heaton hospital at have no difficulty in controlling the entire new reservoir is to be of circular form—a manufactured by scientific processes went on the excursion to Five Islands Fri­ bottom diameter of 104 feet—a surface known to the California F ig S yrup Montpelier, Vt. They will remain in the Cuban market for shoes. D. W. BOWIE. day of last w-eek, having a very enjoyable city a fortnight. Our young people will be diameter of 110—with depth of 12 feet. It Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the time. The following day, the “Islander” glad to meet them. will be connected with the old reservoir HE HAS A FINE LINE OF met with a mishap, a broken propeller and HALLOWELL WEATHER. with an 8-inch pipe. Together the two will true and original remedy. As the w-as off duty till Thursday of this week. give a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons, a supply genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured Temperature taken at 5 A. M. and 7 P. M. by the California F ig Syrup Co. Commencing Saturday, Auguat 0, the CITY GOVERNMENT MEETING. good for 40 days of present consumption. only, a knowledge of that fact will Suits, Odd Pants, Shirts, July Wind 5 A. M. 7 P. M. Hallowell Savings-Bank will close Saturday Paving block sides will be constructed, with assist one in avoiding the worthless At the regular meeting of the City Gov­ 27 S SE Fair GO a To 3. noons at 1 o’clock, instead of the former clay and gravel bottom. imitations manufactured by other par­ ernment Monday evening, permission was 28 S Fair 68 a 74 a hour of 4 o’clock. The location and construction of the Town ties. The high standing of the Cali­ Neck-wear, Sweaters, granted the Electric Road to carry their 29 SE Fair 68 a 79 a Farm reservoir has oot been decided as yet. fornia F ig Syrup Co. with the medi­ Mr. J. E. Braun is at work this week add­ track four feet west of its present line at the 30 s s w Fair 71 a 88 a The new hydrants, were tested this week, cal profession, and the satisfaction ing a new roof to the Odd Fellow Block. top of Steamboat Hill, the material taken 31 NE Cloudy 70 a 70 a aud found to be all right. The Commission­ which the genuine Syrup of Figs has Best 50 cent Overall on Market. For years the heavy rains and snows have out to be used in filling the trestle opposite August ers will turn their attention to the Loudon given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty c a u s e d the owners expense and trouble. This the house of H. W. Lynn. 1 SE Cloudy 64 a 74 a Hill extension as soo- the pipe arrives. 2 . W NW Fair 70 a 76 a of the excellence of its remedy. It is seems to be the one way of best ceasing tlie The Street Commissioner was directed to They will lay the main fat as Maple street far in advance of all other laxatives, Large Line of Working Pants annoyance—although a bit expensive. repair upper Water street along the rise of and also run uj Greenville street 1,200 feet as it acts on the kidneys, liver and land jnst beyond Geo. B. Lord’s monument M o o We are glad to know that the water main Reward $IOO. from the Flint Paper works. bowels without irritating or weaken­ works. ing them, and it does not gripe nor from Sl.00 to $3.00. is to be extended to Maple street, and that The Night Watchmen and driver of the nauseate. In order to get its beneficial Mr. Taylor’s men are to commence work at The readers of this paper will be pleased City Team were granted vacations. to learn that there is at least one dreaded Letter to Mi G~ W. Strout, effects, please remember the name of once. The people on Loudon Hill certainly Roll of Accounts for the month amount­ disease that science has been able to cure in Hallowell, Maine. the Company — Fine Line of Boys' Knee Pants. deserve a share in all the municipal privi­ all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall’s ing to $3,390.91 ordered paid. leges. Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. The lists of,ballot clerks, presented by the to tlie medical fraternity. Catarrh being a Dear Sir: Railroad Companies use paint SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Mackintoshes, Oil and Rubber Goats The Gardiner band will accompany the Republican and Democratic Committees, constitutional disease, requires a constitu­ they know is good—not t le kind the seller LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, N. Y. Unlversalist excursion down the river next tional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure taken says is good; they take nothing for granted; were approved. internally, acting directly upon the blood and they have their Chemist- whose business it A Good WOOL Mackintosh Coat, Box Back, with Velvet Collar, Tuesday. The Sunday School will stop at mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de­ is to analyze the d if f e r e n t paints and find Five Islands. Others may stop where they out for a certainty 'which is the best for the Mrs. Hannah Packard died at the home of stroying the foundation of the disease, and E X P iTlOH OF TEACHERS. for $ 5 .2 5 . Former Price, $ 8 .0 0 .______Bprl choose. giving the patient strength by building up price. As most of tlie largest railroads in her son Noah Packard, in Chelsea, Thurs­ the constitution and assisting nature in do­ America use our Paint comment is unneces­ An Italian workman at the Quarries, day aged 89. Mrs. Packard had been a resi­ ing its work. The proprietors have so much sary. For instance, the whole system of 64 A public examination of Hallowell Savings Institution. faith in its curative powers, that they offer miles of elevated railroads and their stations Guitana Testora, met with a mishap one dent of Chelsea for more than 25 years and teachers will be held at the The annual meeting for the choice of day last week—a stone falling on his foot One Hundred Dollars for any case it fails to in New York and Brooklyn have been paint­ Wanted-NOW. was esteemed and respected by all. She is cure. Send for list of testimonials. ed solely with F. W. Devoe & Co.'s paint for High School building in Hal­ Trustees and transaction of other business and crushing one of his toes. survived by one daughter Emeline, aud three Address F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O. the past 18 years. will be held at the Bank rooms on sons, Robert, of Buffalo, N. Y., and Noah Sold by Druggists, 75c. Yours truly, lowell on Thursday, August 18 Men to engage with us in pleasant and Monday, August 1 ,1898 at 2 P.M . Harvey Tobey, grocer, has been in busi­ H. K. Ba k er, Clerk and Samuel of Chelsea She has made her Hall’s Family Pills are the best. F. W. Devoe & Co. profitable employment of soliciting orders ness here 52 years, and is the veteran trades­ at 2.30 P. M. All persons who for our Nursery Stock. We have all the Hallowell. July 9, 1898. man in that line. He calls attention in this home with Mr. and Mrs. Packard for a long NEW and RARE sorts of Ornamental Trees, issue to Ilaxall and St. Louis Flours, and a time. To Cleanse the Sytsem A. Grinnell & Co., of the Popular Market, wish to be considered appli­ Shrubs, Roses and Plants. Sure pay and Effectually yet gently, when costive or bili­ ' call attention to the Reliable Package Flour, steady work all the year. Experience un­ large lot of Stoneware. The latter goods he cants for Hallowell schools are necessary. Outfit and instructions free. will sell at cost . ous, to permanently overcome habitual con­ ' an article prepared for use, which they DENTIST, stipation, to awaken the kidneys and liver to strongly recommend. In Coffees and Teas, invited to be present. References required. Write at once. We (JURES WHIRL ALL ELSE EAILS. [ a healthy activity, without irritating or give prompt attention to all orders received lor. Water and Bridge Sts., Augusta t Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use this firm has some bargains. Give them a by mail. I have some russet and chocolate in men’s in time. Sold by druggists. weakening them, to dispel headaches, colds, E. O. F R E N C H , goods which I will sell clear down, 147 call, and examine particularly the goods ad­ J. L. M e r r i c k , & Co., CONSUMPTION or fevers, use Syrup of Figs, made by the Supt. of Schools. Masonic Building Waterville, Maine. Agent for the Victor Bicycle. Water street, Hallowell. California Fig Syrup Co. vertised in this issue. u y U7 HALLO WELL REGISTER—SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1898. TEMPERANCE COLUMN, there is a Social want met in the saloon. s altogether admirable i a man, by dint of THE Or, true*!-, there is a human want met in - will, wrings a for­ STATE HEADQUARTERS : this social way by the saloon, just as tune from niggardly A NEW ORDER OF THINGS I Maine Central Railroad. circumstances. The som-e other human want is met in some world is full RELIABLE 150 Free Street, Portland. other association. of instances Arrangement of Trains in Effect w here m en And we have an abundance of NEW, June 27, 1808. NATIONAL OFFICERS Grant that the want is that of a de­ have done this, BLUE but never in DESIRABLE GOODS, selling at Up- Acting President, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, Portland, Me graded humanity, it obtains all the same. Until further notice trains will leave Hallowell as fel­ history was this low* s Cor- Secretary, Mrs. Katherine L. Stevenson. Bad men and women feel the need of a accomplished to-date Prices. G oing W est—6.35 A. M. for Lewiston, Rockland, Office: The Temple, Chicago, 111. by a weak and FLAME Portland, and Boston; 9.50 A. M for Lewiston, Bath, Rec. Secretary, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, Portland, Me. base gratification, and the saloon sup­ • u n h ea lth y m an. Rockland, Portland, and Boston; 10.46 (Sundays only) Ass’t Rec. Secretary, Mrs. Clara C. Hoffman, and 11.45 A. M. express for Brunswick. ” Kansas City, Mo, plies the need. They go to the saloon * Ill-health not only weakens We have Three well-stocked Stores, Treasurer, Mrs. Helen M. Barker, Office : for what they want and find it there. The Temple, Chicago, 111 every physical IOIL , _ _...... x>ubi/uu; - n .uy P. M. night! There is something in the stench of stale ^ fu n ctio n but e v ­ and are confident we can fill orders for man for Lewiston, Bath, Portland and Boston. CITY OFFICERS. ery mental fac­ G oin g E a st—* 1.33 A. M. night Pullman for Skow- beer, the taste of stale liquor, the pro­ ulty and every liegau, Belfast, Dexter, Dover, Foxoroft, Greenville, Bangor, Bucksport, Bar Harbor, Aroostook County, St, President. Mr s. J . E. Co c h r a n e fanity and the obscenity, the excitement moral quality. STOVES Stephen, St. John; 9.03 A. M. for Waterville, Belfast, Secretary and Treasurer, Mr s . W. H. P e r r y If a man will and Skowhegan; 2.21 P. M. express for Bangor, Meetings: The first and third Thursdays in each and wickedness just meet their wants. stop and reason Bucksport and Bar Harbor; 3.35 P. M. for Bkowlie- month. for a moment, FINE GROCERIES, CANNED GOODS, gan, Belfast, Dexter, Dover, Foxcroft, Greenville, ,89-The Reform Club and Gospel Temperance meet­ The coarse and hilarious pleasure, the Bangor, and Mattawamkeag; 7.12 P. M. for Water­ ings are held every Sunday afternoon at five o’clock in __ he does not Af?El ville. different vestries in town. freedom and license of the language, have to be a physician to understand the causes of impure blood, or its far-reaching The mid-day express trait' fot points West leave* Sundays at 10.46 A. M., and for Bangor leaves Sundays feeling and action that the saloons offer effects. When a man’s digestion is disor­ at 9.10 A. M. dered, his liver sluggish, his bowels inac­ THE MEATS, PROVISIONS, &c„ &c„ Conducted by the Ladies of the W. C. T. U. is just suited to this degraded humanity, * The Night Pullman Trains run each way every night tive, the blood is deprived of the proper Sundays included, connecting for Lewiston, and Bath, it fills a “ long felt want” in their nature. food elements, and the sluggish liver and As promptly and satisfactorily as any but not to Skowhegan, on Monday mornings, bowels supply in their place, the foulest Belfast Dexter, or beyond Bangor, except to Bar Is the Saloon a Social Force? It is a sad fact that this want is in our of poisons. The blood is the life-stream. BEST. Grocery Store on the river. Harbor; on Sunday mornings. When it is full of foul poisons, it carries humanity, but it is also a fact that the sa­ and deposits them in every organ and tis­ ACCOMMODA TION Til A IAS. At a recent “ social conference’’ the loon supplies this want in this social way. sue of the body. Bone, sinew, muscle, and S O L D BY LOOK IN cON US OFTEN. 301 *305 307 Z329 Z335 flesh-tissue, the brain cells and the nerve A.M. I*. Si. t*.»i A.M. p.m. So. Gardiner, leave 6 20 saloon was made to appear in a new Take away from the saloon its socia­ fibres are all fed upon bad, poisonous food. Gardiner, 1 00 4 35 9 45 5 20 6 30 1 10 4 45 9 55 5 30 light. It was held by one speaker that bility and it would die of neglect. The Serious ill-health is bound to result. The Hallowell, 6 44 1 24 Augusta, arrive 4 59 10 08 5 43 man is weakened in every fiber of his body. J. W. CHURCH 6 50 1 30 5 05 10 15 5 50 the saloon ministered to the social needs devil and the liquor dealer show their He is weakened physically, mentally and . 300 *304 *306 Z334 of men. He took the ground that it superior wisdom in devising this social morally. He suffers from sick headache, A.St. I’. SI. P.M P.SI. distress in stomach after meals, giddiness SI>lMO>S A STEARNS, Augusta, leave 8 00 2(0 6 10 12 15 and drowsiness, loss of appetite and sleep, Hallowell, was, if an evil, a necessary evil. AVe force called the saloon. And when it is Gardiner, 8 07 2 07 6 17 12 22 bad taste in the mouth, shakiness in the should not legislate against it until we spoken of as a social force, it is from the So. Gardiner, arrive 8 20 2 20 6 30 12 38 morning, and dullness throughout the day, C u t PERLEY BLOCK, HALLOWELL. 8 30 2 30 6 40 12 40 have provided something to take its standpoint of Satan and the liquor-deal­ and lassitude and an indisposition to work. * Runs daily, Sundays included. Sooner or later these conditions develop Z Runs Sundays only. place. After some discussion a social er. Stand on the opposite side of the consumption, nervous prostration, malaria, GEO. F. EVANS, Vice Pres. & Gen’l Mauagei reformer from Iowa, whose speeches street from the saloon in our village, rheumatism, or some blood or skin disease. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is j f lo w c r s F. E. BOOTHBY, Gen’l Passenger & TicketAgent. and books have won him some notoriety and see men, women and children in the the best of all known medicines for ambi­ Fruit Jars, MASON, LIGHTNING June 24, 1898. Apri., appeared as an apologist for the saloon. saloon, drinking beer, and indulging in tious, hard-working men and women. It is For all occasions. the great blood-maker and flesh-builder. TO THE NATIONAL HOME. A stranger hearing him for the first the most animated conversation, and the It makes the appetite keen and hearty, and the digestion and assimilation perfect, the and SMALLEY, and EXTRA RUBBERS. time, must have concluded that the most uproarious laughter, and then ad­ liver active, the blood pure and rich, the EASTERN BRANCH, I). V. S., AT TOGUS, speaker thought the saloon a much better mit that the saloon meets a social want, nerves steady, the body vigorous and the brain alert. Where there is also constipa­ Flowers for Funerals furnished at and is a tremendous social force. If tion Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets should be Jelly Tumblers forCanning&Preserving. instilution than the church. lie apolo­ short notice. CENTRAL RAILROAD. gized for the former and condemned the some method could be devised to compel used. Both of these great medicines are for sale by all medicine dealers. Connecting at Gardiner with the Maine Central Rail­ latter. The saloon was an evil onlv in each man, woman and child to drink and Society Emblems Specialty. road, and the A. H. and G. Elnctric Road to Augus­ get drunk by him or herself, very few The Red Cross Flag. Picnic Goods, Luncheon Beef Ham Olives ta, and Keueebec Steamboats for Boston. an outward aspect. The church was I corrupt atgheart. During his,harangue would do so. And it is morally certain have the agency for the best TIME TABLE, in Effect June 20,’98 he was applauded several times, two oi- that few children would learn to drink. The shot sped out from our serried ships Florists in Maine and Massachu­ Sardines Pickles etc. Leave Randolph. Arrive at Nal’l Home. Social force! It is the most damna­ Like the sob of a strong man’s crying; setts. 7.22 and 10.22 A. M. 7 42 and 10.42 A. M. three women in the front seats showing The sun was veiled as with sudden eclipse, 1.52, 2.55 and 4.22 P. M. 2.12, 3.15 and 4.42 P. M. particular pleasure in endorsing him. ble social force in the country to-day. When the shot sped out from our serried ships Toilet Soaps, an Elegant Line just reed. And England’s flag was flying. Leave Home. Arrive at Randolph. That he spoke as a doctrinaire, as one Hike all its companions in crime—houses FRANK B, WOOD, 8.15 and 11.20 A. M. 8.35 and 11.40 A. M. who knew nothing from the saloon from ill-fame, theaters, dances, Sunday ex- Up from the shore the answer came; C. COLE, Grocer. 2.20, 3.20 and 5.00 P. M. 2.40, 3.40 and 5.20 P. M. The cry of the wounded and dying; SUNDAY TRAINS direct observance, seemed not to weigh cursions, etc.—it derives its power from A burst of thunder, a flash of flame— Hallowell, Maine Will run as follows: Leave Randolph, 2.20 and 3.20 with the enemies of the church. Though its sociability. If we could deprive it HAVE YOU TRIED THE P. M. Arrive at National Home 2.40 and 3.40 P. M. Up from the shore the answer came, Leave National“,-T. Home f |2.40 and 5.00 ““ P.- M. Arrive at the resident of a small Iowa town, his of its sociability it would die of starva­ Where the prophet’s flag was flying. Randolph 3.00 and 5.20 P. M. wildest statements regarding a great city tion. I am inclined to think that* all sin So we dealt destruction the live-long day, BAND CONCERT Reliable I Package 1 Flour ? Every Day Except Monday, were received as the conclusions of an finds its greatest power of evil in out- In war’s wild pastime vying; Through the smoke and thunder and dashing Always Fresh and New. At 4 P. M., until Oct. 31st, by the National Home expert on statistics. social nature. Oue will hardly become spray. All prepared—requires no Cream Tarter or Soda. Band Prof. B. W.Thieme, Leader. Visitors are cordially welcomed at the Home, and re­ The statement that the saloon answers and do what two or more, acting to- We dealt destruction the live-long day, ceive special attention from the official guide* on duty, And the hostile flags were flying. O U R LINE OR CO FFEGS IS COM PLETG who will escort them through the buildings and about to a social wanjt could come only from a srether Audit easy to become or do. ALDRICH & SMITH’S the grounds. The R< staurant at the Home Station is But far through the rolling battle-smoke,— ALL GllADES AND PllICES. open every day, where lunch, ice cream, etc., can he theorist; one who is moved largely by This general hint of our common hu- P’ocured for any number of visitors, as accommoda­ Ah God! ’mid the groans and the crying— 15 (or two for 25) 20, 25, 30, and 35 cents per lb. - tions are ample. sentimentalism. No one who has come manity ought to furnish a hint to reform A sudden gleam on our vision broke; We guarantee each grade to be the equal of any you can send away for at the same prices. SPECIAL RATES GIVEN EXCURSION PARTIES into daily contact with its work and is ers i'1 dealing with social crimes like the Afar through the rolling battle-smoke The Red Cross flag was flying. B. & 0. Chocolates F. A. LAWTON. Supt. , aeqainted with the workingman would liquor traffic. TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED. O’er the house of mercy with plain, white hazard the remark that the saloon meets Give us social cures for social evils. — walls, F I N E T E A S . a social need. The sentimental and theo C. Johnson. Where they carried the wounded and dying and Bonbons, ? We have a fine assortment of Teas which we are still selling at the old prices notwith- retical social reformer says that the poor Unharmed by our cannon, unfearing our balls tanding the new revenue duties of 10c. per lb. which it will soon be necessary to add. E. E. DAVIS & CO., O’er that house of mercy, with plain white “ Our Chocolate Has (he Name.” workingman, after his hard day’s toil, Men, women and children who are troubled walls, -A*- G -r in n e ll cfc? C o. without attractive home surroundings, with sores, humors, pimples, etc. may find The Red Cross flag wae flying, — permanent relief in Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Clothiers 4 Hatteis demands fellowship. That fellowship As the sign of the Son of Man in heaven Are you Studying Economy in Household he can get only in the saloon. AVhat For a world of sighing and warring FAVORITE POEMS. We hailed it; and cheered for the promise “Sublime * Chocolates. about the poor workingman cultivating given « « Expenses? I f so, consult » » Under Cony House, Augusta, the social amenities in his own home? By the sign of the Son of Man in the heaven, • • • • aprSBm His overworked wife needs a cheering Early Golden Rod. The Red Cross banner flying. word. His children have been denied a For we knew that wherever the battle was CLARY & QUINN, Leading Grocers, A G E N T S f o r In the first drowsy heat of August noon, waged, STONE & ANDERSON father’s smile and counsel all day. Have Ere yet the pastures are embrowned and dry With its wounded and dead and dying,— WHO WILL QUOTE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES ON they no claim for social recognition, now Or yet the swallow breathes her parting sigh Where the wrath of pagan or Christian raged Corner Central and Water Streets A. Shuman & Co.’s Celebrated Under the red sun and the crimson moon, Like the mercy of God, where the battle was that work is done? The home may be Greeting us all too soon, waged, MEATS, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Poultry, Tripe and Sausage. Clothing. poor, but who is to blame? Surely not | Comes the plumed golden-rod with flaunting The Red Cross flag was flying. the wife and children. If there are no train, 50 YEARS’ VEGETABLES and FRUIT, Beans, Peas, Potatoes, etc., Apples, And lifts her yellow head along the way EXPERIENCE Oranges. Lemons, etc. Hathaways Shirts in Stock and “ attractions” for man in his own home Where sweet wild roses bloomed but yester­ Let the angry legions meet in the fight, it is his business to do what he can to re­ day, With the noise of captains crying; FLOUR and Farinaceous Goods. SUGARS, Granulated, Brown, Yet the arm of Christ, outstretched in its Powdered and Loaf. TEA , COFFEE, COCOA and SPICES. made to measure. deem that lack with his presence and And foamy daisies nodded in disdain might, At July sun and rain. CANNED GOODS, CRACKERS, TABLE SAUCES, etc . good cheer. To abandon his home night Where the angry legions meet in the fight, P atents Sterling Sweaters and Union With thy approach the year seems waxing Keeps the Red Cross banner flying. eTVRDEN AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. after night on the plea that the home is late, Suits. not at ractive is cowardly. When he turns And yet its ripest fulness is not come. And it surely will come that war will cease, TRADE MARKS “ HALLOWELL MARKET,” Far off we scarce can see the ‘Harvest Home' With its madness and pain and crying. D esigns WATER STREET, to the saloon with its odor of stale beer, C opyr igh ts & c. lapr98 The apple pickers loiter at the gate, Lo! the blood-red Cross is the prophet of Anyone sending a sketch and description may its gossip, its foul talk, and its degrad Well pleased with maids to wait. peace, quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an W caerry one of the Of the blessed time when war will cease;— invention is probably palcntable. Communica­ ing associations, he is cultivating, not When I the sunshine of thy bloom l ehold, tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents UNF!..PLOYED YOUNG MEN, whose education has been largest stocks of fine And the Red Cross flag is flying. sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. finished in Public Schools, and Colleges, his social, but his bestial nature. The And pluck and bear thee home with fond —John T. Nanier.IVnDlov in The Tho Mnrmu . ioorv patentsPatents taken thro through mm Muim Munn & Co. receive A cad em ies caress, IMipiUy in 1 he MouiviCtn, 1889. I special notice, without charge, in the to write for publications explaining our courses of Clothing for Men and saloon a social force! Rather it is socie­ I am the richer for thy lavishness. study, j-iuciwce-ijuig,Bookkeeping, Banking,man King, Penmanship,Jt'enmanship, Stenography, _ Type­ ty’s arch enemy. It never heals, but Thy Midas touch hath turned the land to Scientific American. writing, Telegraphy and Preparatory Departments. If you want a Boys in the County. gold, The Great Secret A handsomely Illustrated weekly. Largest cir­ position and are willing to study, send five two-cent stamps for five easy lessons destroys. What quarrels does it not culation of aiiy scientific Journal. Terms, f.i a (by mail) in Simplified Phonetic Shorthand to For me to have and hold. Of the wonderful cures by Ilood’s Sar­ year : four months, *1. Sold hy all newsdealers. orignatc? What bitterness, envy, malice —Mrs. A. F. Judd saparilla lies in its power to make MUNN £Co.36,Br“a“a»-New York Spring & Summer Goods is it not responsible for? Of what sui­ the blood rich, pure and nourishing. " Branch Office. 625 F St.. Washington. D. C. New York By doing this it eradicates scrofula, NOW READY. cides and murders is it not the author? Who’s Afraid in the Dark? A social force, indeed? Whoever dis­ cures catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, neuralgia and builds up the nerves. tiie Business covered the saloon at work binding up “Oh, not I,” said the owl, And he gave a great scowl, It is the One True Blood Purifier. F. M. HAYES & SON, the wounds of society? Whoever found Institute And he wiped his eye Hood’s Pills are the best family it exemplifying the doctrine of sacrifice And fluffed his jowl, “Tu wltool’ 81 E. 125th St., New York. THE AUGUSTA BAKERS, Said the dog: “I bark cathartic and liver medicine. 25c. for others’ sake? Whoever heard it The most celebrated Practical Schools in America. We train for practical work Manufacture the famous Out loud in the dark, Boo-oo!” and obtain salaried positions for all worthy graduates of our Business and lireaching or observed it practicing any Said the cat: “Miew!” >Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained and all Pat- Shorthand Courses. We offer part of the thirteenth of First Corinthi­ I’ll scratch anyone who tent businessconducted for M o d e r a t e F e e s . “ Sevigne” and ‘Domestic Dare say that I do > Our. O f f ic e is O f>p o s it e U . S . Pa t e n t O f f ic e ans?—that chapter which has done more Feel afraid. “Miew!” REAL ESTATE jand we cansecure patent in less time than those $5 ReiPiwS J remote from Washington. testimonials from Banker "CREAM BREADS." than all the books ever written for the “Afraid,” said the mouse, , Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip­ anytime. No vacations. “Of the dark in a house? F’OR SALE! tio n . We advise, if patentable or not, free of yaper), A ddress (mention this Also the “Franklin Mills” Bread cultivation of the social spirit. On the Hear me scatter (charge. Our fee not due tilt patent is secured. > A Pa m p h l e t , “ How"to Obtain Patents,” with CLEMENT C. OAINES, President, Poughheepsie, N. Y. contrary, the saloon is always a parasite. Whatever’s the matter. (cost of same in the U S. and foreign countries Our goods are comtantly on sale in Hallowell at the Squeak!” A house lot in Chelsea, near the ferry, (sent free. Address, store of It fattens on the life-blood of men worth $00 dollars or more. Then the toad in his hole, WHEN YOU BUY I I . T O B E Y . Wherever it exists and prospers there the C.A.SNOW&CO. ianl, *98 And the bug in the ground, About forty acres of land near the West i | O p p . Pa t e n t O f f ic e , W a s h in g t o n , d . C. enemies of society triumph. What blind They both shook their heads end of Central St., formerly owned by Arno | __ Novi,97 leaders are they who condone itg, work? And passed the word round. Little; price $400. And the bird in the tree, h. N. Stackpole, The fish and the bee, The South half of the Dearborn house on WILL C. ATKINS, They declared all three Middle St., a large and well-built tenement; That you never did see price $1,000, Coal “ Is the Saloon a Social Force?” One of them afraid Attorney and Counsellor In the dark!- Apply to Carriage « Building, Dear Editor: In the Epworth Herald htth boy who had „one to bed at Law. BUY OF Horse Shoeing of June 25 you ask,, “ IsT the , Saloon , a So- _ Just raised the bedclothes and covered’isNicholas head Hallowell Savings Institution- cial Force?” and then you proceed from O f f i c e s : PATTEN BLOCK, and Jobbing. Hallowell, Me., May, 1898. your standpoint to answer in the nega- ^wQ £00ms GA-RDIAIE-R, - MAINE. Jiggers, Farm and Express Wag­ Leigh & W ingate, ons and Sleds made 10 order at tive.' Now, Mr. Editor, I disagree with General Law- and Collections. short notice. 1846. 1898. you, and assert most positively that the A beautiful room with tinted walls, DEALERS IN COAL FOR HALLOWELL AND AUGUSTA- llorse Shoeing and JobDiiig prompt­ “ saloon is a social force,” and one of A bust where the colored sunlight fifalls, I am now offering the Best Grades Daily Service for Season of 1808. ly attended to. , j. , , . , A laee-hung bed with a satin fold, The Fast and Favorite Steamer W lN T H R O P S t ., the most powerful kind. a. lovely room all blue and gold,— Weight and Quality Guaranteed. n e a r W a t e r . It lias long been admitted that the sa- And w-eariuess.' H a l l o w e l l , H axailan d si. Louis Flour M a i n e loon is a “ISLANDER,” political force, and the time A quaint old room with rafters bare, at the Recent Decline in Prices. has come to- admit its power as a social ^ fed, a rocking chair CArT. ROBERT F. WESTON, 1 A book, a stalk where a ilower had been, Also as Fine Groceries as I have sold Commencing Thursday July 21st, 1898, will run from The Hallowell Bakery. force. An open door—and all within these many years. Augusta to Boothbay ami the islands as follows: Leaving Augusta at 6.45, A. M. Hallowell 7, Gardiner, (•L-b •*♦*■——r-A) apr98 U A L L O m i I mean no play on these words when I Peace and content. 7.30, Richmond 8.30, Bath, 9.30. touching each way f.t Tea, Coffee, Pure Spices, Cream Five Islands, Monday-, Wednesdays atid Saturdays. say this. While your words are true —Anna Jane Grannis. Tarter, and Canned Goods. Returning will leave Boothbay every day except Savings Institution. from your standpoint of outlook, yet it Sunday at 1 I’. M. Sundays at 2. Excursion parties ENTIRE WHEAT BREAD, will he taken at low rates on regular trips. (Sundays STONE M'ARE, excepted.) is just as true that the opposite of your “The bird that soars on highest wing E. R o w e l l . President. Builds on the ground her lowdy nest, A Large Lot—All Sizes—AT COST ! Round trip tickets will he sold . on boat including a position is true, also, and the apparent dinner at Capitol Island Hotel, good for the day only II. K. B aker, Treasurer. And she that doth most sw'eetly sing Fruit Cans of all grades and sizes, at Low­ from Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner, $1.25, Rich- j HOT BROWN BREAD and BEANS, contradiction is easily explained. Sings in the shade when all things rest. mond $1.00, Bath 75 cents. est l’osisble Prices. Please give me a call.call C h a s . II. D u d l e y , Asst. Treat So nearest the throne itself must be See Tune Cards tor rate of Fares. R It is not worth while to deny that The footstool of humility. Agent, C. A. COLE, Hallowell. | ly Every SATURDAY Mon)b%. M. TOBEY. For Excursion Rates apply lo Office of the Northern National M. A. HARADEN, Gen’]. Agent, Gardiner. SAM’L HAYES, Prop’r. Bank. Julym