Hallowell Weekly Register
An Independent Journal, Devoted to Home Interests. Established in 1878.
VOLUME 23 * HALLOWELL. ME.. SATURDAY. APRIL 7. 1900. NUMBER 9
CHARACTER-BUILDING IN OUR —all may be benefical to the citizen, States publicly committed themselves itself to be in an unhealthy condition. come a mere glittering shell, wiiicli PUBLIC SCHOOLS. and in a reflexive way, to the Govern- to the proposition that to go to college If treated as it should be—that is,■'as went down like a house of cards on The Anthropological Society of ment; but this is all secondary educa- was a positive disadvantage for a young good, healthy play—it is of great benefit, impact with the Romans; for the Ro- NEW SPRING GOODS. Washington. D. C., about one year ago, tion and should only come after the edu- man who strove for success. Now, of not only to the body, but in its effect mans, with all their faults, were then offered prizes for the best essays on cation in the duties of citizenship. course, the very most successful men upon character. To study hard implies a thoroughly manly race—a race of We have just received a new line of Percales, Ginghams, Cheviots and “ Good Citizenship.” From these essays This education should come first, and we have ever had, men like Lincoln, character in the student, and to work strong, virile character. Lawns. Just the things for Summer Dresses and Shirt. Waists. it appeared that the proper qualifica- until it is completed or in process of had no chance to go to college, but did hard at a sport which entails severe Alike for the nation and the individ- As we shall sson make a change in our business we have bargains in tions for citizenship in our Republic are completion, it is regarded as unwise have such indomitable tenacity and such physical exertion and steady training ual, the one indispensible requisite is nearly all our departments. those going to make up what may be and impolitic to attempt a secondary or keen appreiation of the value or wis- also implies character. character—character that does and dares A few Winter Garments left at prices regardless of cost. called “ A good nforal man.” Among higher education. Our public schools dom that they set to work and learned All kinds of qualities go to make up as well as endures, character that is Buy your Kid Gloves for Easter now and save money. I he chief requirements for good citizen- appear, however, as a rule, to give the for themselves far more than they could character, for, emphatically, the term active in the performance of virtue no 89c duality for 69c. ship, therefore, are industry, honesty, pupil instruction in the higer branches have been taught in any academy. On should include the positive no less than less than firm in the. refusal to do aught truthfulness, frugality and thrift, tem- of literature and science, while they the other hand, boys of weak fibre who the negative virtues. If we say of a that is vicious or degraded.— Governor $1.00 duality for 79c perance, patriotism, obedience to law, neglect bis education in the commoner, go to high school or college instead of boy or a man, “ He is of good character,” lioosecelt in The Outlook. and, in line, the duty of citizenship can and therefore more essential, duties of going to work after getting through the we mean that lie does not do a great $1.25 duality for $1.00 be expressed in tbe general phrase of everyday life. primary schools, may be seriously dam- many things which imply much effort THE PARLOR IN THE COUNTRY doing one's duty to one’s self, to one’s I have been, for a long while, doubt- aged instead of benefited. But, as a of will and readiness to face what is $1.50 duality for $1.19 HOME. family and to society. The Govern- ful of the benefit to arise to the body- rule, if the boy lias in Him the right disagreeable. He must not steal, he politic, by a high-classic, or collegiate stuff, it is a great advantage to him must not be intemperate, lie must not ment owes certain duties to its citizens; The writer once knew a child, who, education to individuals who belong to should liis circumstances be so fortunate be vicious in any w ay; lie must not be FOWLER & HAMLIN, Augusta. but the foregoing comprise the duties accustomed to seeing- all the best furni- the lower spheres of society. We may as to enable him to get the years of ad- mean or brutal; he must not bully the which go to make good citizens, and ture and best ornaments kept in the grant that the well educated man can ditional mental training. The trouble weak. In fact, lie must refrain from which the Government lias a right to parlor, invariably called bis best clothes Your Inspection of Our New Stock of be easier taught his duties of citizenship with the two rich men whose views are whatever is evil. But besides refrain- demand of every individual. bis “ parlor clothes.” The boy was and his duty to fellow man than he who above quoted was that, owing largely, ing from evil, lie must do good. He In order to procure an understanding well grown before he had ceased to hold is ignorant and untrained. But the fact perhaps, to their own defects in early must be brave and energetic; lie must Spring & Summer Shoes and performance of these duties, or of in high esteem liis “ parlor hat,” and it remains that the same high education training, they did not know what suc- be resolute and persevering. The Bible whatever duties may be esteemed to is by no means unusual to find children mao also fit him for success as a crimi- cess really was. Their speeches merely always inculcates the need of the posi- comprise good citizenship, the Govern- of riper [years laying particular stress is invited. Whatever is newest in this line will be nal or vicious member of society, if his betrayed their own limitations, and did tive no less than the negative virtues, ment establishes its system of Public upon possessions around which the found in our stock. In the face of higher prices character and training are such as lead not furnish any argument against edu- although certain people who profess to Schools and levies taxes upon private halo of the “parlor” hangs. everyw here you’ll be surprised at the prices we shall him in that direction. We know by cation. Success must always include, teach Christianity are apt to dwell property within its jurisdiction in order The homes are numerous, scattered have. By xVpril 14, we shall have nearly all of our actual experience, by our everyday ob- as its first element, earning a compet- wholly on the negative. AVe are bidden to maintain them. In the foregoing list through the country and the country summer stock in and we should be pleased to have servation, that the criminals in the box ence for .tlie support of the man him- not merely to be harmless as doves, but of duties, education has not been men- towns, where the parlor is the one you call and look them over. You may want some- are quite as likely to be educated indi- self, and for the bringing up of those also as wise as serpents. It is very tioned, and it is believed that education, place set apart and sacred to the mem- thing for Easter, even if you do n >t want anything viduals as to be ignorant. A mere in- dependent upon him. In the vast ma- much easier to carry out the former except for the purpose of teaching the ory of the bill its furniture cost. It is we should like to have you see them. crease in informati on, the result- of jority of cases it ought to include part of the order than the latter; while children to become good citizens, is never opened, except for a funeral or a higher education, while it may make ;\ financially rather more than this. But on the other hand, it is of much more scarcely justified at public expense. wedding, or possibly on Sunday even- man wiser, may not make him better. the acquisition of wealth is not in the importance for the good of mankind That education which proposes only to ing, if the eldest daughter lias a beau, iiTXIB SHOE STORE. This is not an argument in favor of least the only test of success. After a that our goodness should be accom- convey information to the student, only and even then it is not open, with Avide- 125 W ATER ST ., dec! GARDINER. ME. bringing men up in ignorance. It is certain amount of wealth has been ac- panied by wisdom than that we should to make him intelligent and learned, thrown shutters or a cheery blaze on only intended to criticize a system of cumulated, the accumulation of more is merely be harmless. If with the ser- but which neglects bis education in the the hearth, to all the family, little and E. L. STAPLES. MELVILI.K SMITH. W. E. MOODY. education by which they are taught a of very little consequence indeed from pent wisdom we unite the serpent guile, duties of citizenship, has no sound right big, but only in a sacred and uncom- mass of information which will be not the- standpoint of success, as success terrible will be the damage we do; and to be carried on at public expense. A fortable way, that must be painful to only no benefit to them in their sphere should be understood both by the com- if, with the best of intentions, we can Staples, Smith & Moody, certain degree of education is required any but lovers, too absorbed in each of life, but may become a detriment. munity and the individual. Wealthy only manage to deserve the epithet of to make intelligence, a certain primary other for much besides. :*»:*>:*x*i> e a ee rs i n Tt is only intended to urge the necessity men who use their wealth aright are a “ harmless,” it is hardly worth while to education is required in order to enable Monday morning Ann Maria, or of education in morfvj as well as intel- great power for good in the community, have lived in the world at all. the individual to receive ideas or im- wltieh-ever girl it might be who was the lectual requirements, to the end that the and help to upbuild that material Perhaps there is no more important pressions from others or to communi- Sunday occupant, puts back the chairs HIGH - GRADE PIANOS and ORGANS. individual may fill the station of life in national prosperity which must under- component of character than steadfast cate them himself. These primary in a row, draws the blinds, and leaves which liis lot is cast in an honorable lie national greatness; but if this were resolution. The boy wlio is going to branches are necessary as tools by the place to the shadows of another manner, and may be enabled to perform tbe only kind of success, the nation make a great man, or is going to count OTHER MAKES: which the student can acquire a knowl- silent week. A sort of sacred awe sur- OUR LEADERS: properly and satisfactorily bis duties as would be indeed poorly off. Successful in any way in after life, must make up edge of liis duties, and by which he is rounds the place. The children must KINGSBURY a citizen—duties which lie owes to him- statesmen, soldiers, sailors, explorers,' his mind, not merely to overcome a KNABE enabled to perform those duties, and up not venture there to play, lest they soil self, to society and to liis country.— historians, poets, and scientific men are thousand obstacles, but to win in spite HAINES to this point their teaching in the public or harm some of the precious “ things.” LUDWIG also essential to national greatness, and of a thousand repulses or defeats. He schools is necessary. But they are only Prof. Thomas Wilson. On holidays the family feel strange in CAPEN in fact, very much more essential than may be able to wrest success along the IVERS & means to tbe end of instructing him in the unaccustomed atmosphere, and any mere successful business man can lines on which he originally started. good citizenship. Now what public CHARACTER AND SUCCESS. though long absent ones may be faith- POND. STUART. possibly be. The average man, into He may have to try something entirely school is there which pretends to edu- fully marched in and expected to make A year or two ago I was speaking to whom the average boy develops, is, of new. On the one hand, lie must not cate its pupils iu these duties of good themselves at home in the parlor, one a famous Yale professor, one of the course, not going to be a marvel in any be volatile and irresolute, and, on the citizenship? Who teaches, and in what by one they slip out, and have their most noted scholars in the country, and line, but, if lie only chooses to try, he other hand, lie must not fear to try a school is taught, honesty, integrity, cozy talk in the kitchen, in the pantry, one who is even more than a scholar, can be very good in any line, and the new line because lie lias failed in A Full Line of Everything Sold in a Frst-class Music Store. truthfulness, patriotism, or any other of even on the back stairs, rather than in because be is in every sense of the word chances of his doing good work are im- another. Grant did well [as a boy and Old Instruments Taken In Exchange. We sell on Easy Payments. the cardinal virtues? In vvnat book or the stiffness of the prized best room. a man. We had been discussing the mensely increased if he lias trained liis well as a young man; then came a BRANCH STORES AT BATH, WATERVILLE, AND FARMINGTON. by what educational series are these And often it is the best room in every Yale-IIarvard football teams, and he mind. Of course, if, as a result of his period of trouble and failure, and then things presented to the pupil? How sense. It is so chosen as to have the remarked of a certain player: “ I told high-scliool, academy, or college ex- the Civil War and liis opportuntty; and VICKERY BLOCK, AUGUSTA, ME. many pages make a lesson? When and best air, tlie best sunlight, and its Avin- them not to take him, for he was slack perience, he gets to thinking that the he grasped it, and rose until bis name is how often does he recite? Is it not a doAVs shoAV the prettiest view. It is in liis studies, and my experience is that only kind of learning is that to be found among the greatest in our history. fact that none of these virtues are taught best in its situation, its furnishing and as a rule, the man who is slack in his in books, he will do very little; but if Young Lincoln, struggling against in- H. P. G ETCH ELL, Avith system or regularity in our public its order, best for every purpose but for studies will be slack in liis football he keeps liis mental balance—that is, if calculable odds, worked his way up, schools? Are not our children depend- human beings to use and enjoy. The DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF w ork; it is character that counts in he shows character—he will understand trying one thing and another until he ent upon the haphazard teaching which wife lias usually put her best care into both.” both what learning can do and what it too, struck out boldly into the turbulent they may obtain in a sporadic and it, and tlie husband the best fruits of his Bodily vigor is good, and vigor of in- cannot, and lie will be all the better the torrent of our National life, at a time BUILDERS’ HARDWARE, irregular manner, possibly from the toil. It is altogether the best thing they tellect is even better, but far above both more lie can get. when only the boldest and wisest could teacher, possibly from the parents, but have; but as far as yielding the family is character. It is true, of course, that A good deal the same thing is true of so carry themselves as to win success Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Cutlery. possibly not at all? any income or comfort, service or pleas- a genius may on certain lines do more bodily development. Exactly as one and honor; and from the struggle he It may be said that these children, be- ure, it might as Avell be in any other jrjp Tin and Sheet Iron Work, Piping and all orders for Jobbing Promptly Filled than a brave and manly fellowr who is kind of man sneers at college work be- won both death and honor, and stands cause they are human beings, have an house as their OAvn. not a genius; and so, in sports, vast cause lie does not think it bears any im- forevermore among the greatest of man- innate consciousness of right and They do not use it enough to feel at 130 Water Street. ' physical strength may overcome weak- mediate fruit in money-getting, so kind. wrong, of duty and its neglect. But home in it when they try, and so the ness, even though the puny body may another type of man sneers at college Character is shown in peace no less this is repudiated by many as an error. one spot in the house that should be have in it tbe heart of a lion. B utin sports because lie does not see their im than in war. As the greatest fertility The child gets its knowledge and ac- most beneficent in its influence on the the long run, in the great battle of life, mediate effect for good in practical life. of invention, the greatest perfection of quires information from or by education character of the inmates fails utterly of Fine Cutlery. no brilliancy of intellect, no perfection Of course, if they are carried to an armament, will not make soldiers out of and experience; not necessarily edu- its end. of bodily development, will count when excessive degree, they are altogether cowards, so no mental training and no CH<**0*0*0*0*Cri
HALLOWELL REGISTER. FAST DAY. ' Mr. Webster Davis returns from Pre- WASHINGTON LETTER. quarter. Mr. Gage thinks the war taxes toria a firm friend of the Boers, and so could be safely cut in half, and the Pre- P ubl ished Sat ur days CLAUDE W. TOWNSEND, Governor Powers announces Thurs- anxious is he to present their side of the April 2nd, 1900. sident has the matter under con- —AT— day, April 19th, as the day of Fasting case to the American people that he has It is regarded as so certain that the sideration. THE AUGUSTA TAILOR, 153 Water St., Hallowell, Me. and Prayer, “ to be observed by all the resigned his office at the interior depart- Senate will pass the Porto Rico bill to- people of Maine in a manner, which, in ment in order to be able to do it with- morrow, when the vote will be taken, HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. $1.60 per Year in A dvance this sunset year of the nineteenth century out embarrassment. Doubtless he can that public interest is already trasferred Announces to his Hallowell Patrons that he $1.76 after Six Months. shall appropriately and reverently recall stir up the sympathies of the American to the House, where the result is not so The last term of the school year has Has Moved from the old quarters, 225 Water St, to and recognize the associations and memo- begun with the work well in hand. The W . F . MARSTON, edit or and P rop’s . people, but how he can do anything certain. The free traders are making work is harder for the Seniors than dur- ries which still cluster around this an- practical for the Boers we do not see. some pretty stiff claims as to their ability nually recurring day.” Our governor ing the previous terms. There is a bet- A 16-year old boy and a 60-cent re- However he ought to be able to tell an to strike out the tariff clause of the bill ter attendance than last term and despite evidently docs not seek to refute in a volver combined in an attempt in Brus- interesting story. and insert one providing for free trade the fact that it is the spring season the 321 Water S t, Masopic Block, fast day proclamation the criticisms work is earnest and careful. sels Wednesday, on the life of the Prince the House, but, investigation shows Where he will be pleased to show them a very hand- of Wales. The Prince escaped unhurt. made on Maine’s condition of alleged that those claims have no better founda- The Seniors spent the most of the irreverence and irrellgion. The Porto Rico bill was passed by the tion than the talk of a few members time after school the first week in meet- some Line of FU STE W O O LLCISrS. The need of some sincere observance Senate Tuesday, as anticipated. As the ings to arrange the graduating exercises. So Jones, the New Hampshire beer who voted for the original tariff bill and of the day is shown, however, in the bill is not identical with the House bill The class will inagurate this year a much brewer, becomes a full-fledged Republi- then became frightened by public criti- simpler and less expensive method of annual decrease of what interest we may it must go back to the latter body for FINE TAILORING. can after years of service in the Demo- cism. There is no faltering on the part graduation which it is believed will ap- have had in the day in tunes past. With concurrence in the amendments, and peal both to the parents and citizens. cratic ranks. Evidently, the beer men of the leaders of the majority in the us in Hallowell, an evening observance there is liable to be an effort made there There will be fewer spoken parts than are in for an attack on the Philippines, House, and the chances are that they 321 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA of any celebration is liberally attended. to defeat it, and substitute a free trade usual in the program for the afternoon, and wish to be in favor with the ad- will be able to keep the grumblers m and vocal and instrumental selections Would that change help out Fast Day? bill pure and simple. AVhether such an ministration. line for the bill. The majority offtlie will be substituted for the usual orches- attempt would succeed cannot be ans- House is always susceptible to adminis- tral numbers. The following class parts Congress considers this week a bill wered now. Many members undoubt- have been assigned and elected: £bc Cutest " jfcboto Rev. Dr. J. E. C. Sawyer, editor of tration influence, and the whole influ- for the government of the Hawaiian edly, wish they had not voted for the Salutatory, Miss Lula M. Buker the Northern Christian Advocate, who ence of the administration is being Valedictory, Miss Catherine Quinn YOU EVER SAW-=-ONLY ONE DOLLAR. Islands, the first piece of constructive original bill, but whether.they will take is being urged by friends in Albany and thrown in favor of the Porto Rican bill. History, Miss Clara Goodwin legislation attempted since our island the responsibility of unsettling the Prophecy, Miss Alice Webber Troy, in both of which cities he for- Speaker Henderson is also lending a TDiwerefore w e h a v e styled it tlie “Little empire came to ns. The bill provides whole Porto Rico business when it is hand and he says the bill will become a Ode, Miss Marion Dean merly resided, for election to the board Essay on Motto, “ To the HoiglPs that the governor shall be a citizen of just on the eve of settlement is doubtful. law before the end of the present week. Cuite.” Call arid exam ine the work. of bishops at the coming session of the Hawaii, appointed for four years by the The chances are, we think, that they through Difficulties,’’MissLouise Ward General Conference of the Methodist Secretary Root says’the written in- Awarding of Prizes, Michtel OHeliir President, that there shall be a supreme will not. Men with sufficient courage church, was pastor of the Beacon street structions (to the new Philippine Com- Address of President, Raymond Mc- court of three members, also appointed to refuse to go as the great majority of mission, the members of which will sail Cutcheon. IDunton, !P>bot$rapbet\ church in Bath from 1866 to ’68. by the President, and that the qualified their associates are going are rare. In from San Francisco for Manila on the The pupils have begun this term a voters of Hawaii shall elect a repre- this case, too, it can be argued that the 15th inst., will not be made public at course in physical culture and voice It is predicted that Maine will have a sentative to sit in the House at the same bill as amended by the Senate is very present. Doubtless the really impor- culture, under the instruction of Miss If you have a Good One Agnes Hersey of the Emerson School of few more national banks, under the terms as the members from the terri- close to a free trade measure, that it tant instructions to the Commission provisions of the financial act recently Oratory, Boston. Miss Hersey has Better take it to tories. The qualifications for voters are must become [such a measure in two were given verbally and will not be three classes, meeting from 8.15 to 9, signed by the President. Two applica- these: the voter must be a male citizen years, and may before that time, and made public at all until they have been 11.25 to 12 A. M., and from 3.30 to WHEELER & CROSS. tions, it is said, have been made thus of the United States, at least 21 years of that the effect of defeating it might be carried out. At least, that is the opin- 1.15 P. M. far, one coming from Boothbay Harbor age, and for a year at least a resident of to leave the island subject to the full ion of those who usually know what i The Educational Union will meet ai and one from Bangor. the district in which he votes; he must rates of the McKinley tariff law. going on. the school building Tuesday evening. They understand the art of register and pay a poll tax, and he must April 10th, for its regular session. Rev It had never been suspected that the D. E. Miller will speak on “The Use Governor Roosevelt of New York de- be able to speak, read or write either venerable Senator Pettus—the oldest Admiral Dewey has exploded the big- and Abuse of the English Language.’- clines the vice-presidential nomination, the English or Hawaiian language. man in the Senate—was a humorist and The hour of inee ing is 7.45 o’clock, and IRepairing HXHork gest kind of a bomb-shell in the politi and it is understood that Secretary Long wit, until he made a thirty-minute speed a cordial invitation is extended to all cal camp. The report that he would ac- friends and parents of pupils. and guarantee satisfaction. is the coming m an; all things considered Some one who has been looking satirizing the legal advice given the cept the presidential nomination if tend he would fit into the place easily. through the Congressional Directory Senate by a doctor—Senator Gallinger. The members of the Senior class are ered him by the people is confirmed, writing essays in connection with the thinks there are many facts in its pages of N. II.,—and mercilessly ridiculing but no political backing is given out. class in English under Sub-Master Doug- Assistant Secretary of the Interior, to show that the proverbial longevity of the position taken on the Porto Rican The Admiral says he will stand as a lass. Wheeler & Cross, Mr. Webster Davis, who’has been with southern senators must be based upon question bv the orator, Senator Bever- people’s candidate. In the event of hi The Sophomores are cudgeling their the Boers on an extended visit, and who the truth. Senator Vest of Missouri is idge, of Indiana, who took occasion, nomination, it must come from inde- brains to write essays on the topic “ How 203 it is said will espouse their cause, has 70 years of age; Senator Cockerill of while making a speech in favor of free a Kitten went to School.” A new de- jail 17 Water St., Augusta pendent men, who are disatisfied with been out of harmony with his depart- the same state is 60; Senator Morgan of trade with Porto Rico, to state his in- parture in pedagogics. the present administration, or from the ment for some time. This will proba- Alabama, is 76; Senator Bacon of tention to vote for«a bill providing a Several plans for raising a part of the gold wing of the Democratic party bly lead to his resignation. Georgia is 61, and Senator Bate is 75. tariff. It was the most amusing half money necessary to defray the expenses Ex-President Cleveland is understood to REmOVAIx Then there is Senator Pettus of Ala- hour the Senate has had during tin of graduation have been suggested but be greatly pleased with the Dewey out- have met with more or less criticism. The risks taken by our young colle- bama. who is 79 and ex-Senator Ransom present session. Senator Gallinger look, hailing him as the leader to bring The class does not regard itself as an Hallowell Patrons will find us nleasantly located gians who junket about the State in of North Carolina, who is 72. Ex-Senator laughed as heartily over that portion of back the old Democracy to its regular object of charity in any sense, and will term time with the base ball glee club Bradbury, of Augusta, has lived a life- the speech of Senator Pettus, rererring attempt the presentation of an enter- in our NEW STORE - - - - standing. Of course, Hanna ridicules business is seen in the experience of the time longer than any of these men, for to him, as anybody^ did, but Senator tainment to raise the amount of money the idea; but a few weeks will put needed, believing that the friends of the Colby boys at Houlton. All of the he is now approaching 100 years of age. Beveridge, who was not present, is a 225 W ater Street, Augusta. different complexion on matters, for school will give their support while at members were suffering from colds. much younger man—the youngest in the that time will allow some party leaders I he same time a full equivalent shall be Come in and Inspect our Store and Goods- The tenor soloist was laid np at the Senate—and consequently more sensi- given in the entertainment provided. Bills have been introduced in both to gather around the Admiral’s standard hotel by an attack of acute rheumatism tive, and he may take a notion to resent Special attention to Upholstering and Furniture Houses of Congress with the object of If Admiral Dewey should knock out The school play has been abandoned and one of the leading baritone singers being held up to ridicule, even in as that the entire time of the pupils may be supplying the much desired means of both Bryan and McKinley, it would be Repairing, was confined to his bed at the Snell transmitting money more conveniently good natured a manner as it was done devoted to the regular school work. another Manilla victory, and possibly a The Seniors have the commendatory house by a threatened attack of pneu- by Senator Pettus. by mail. They provide that all United triumph for the people. Six months desire to raise the class rank to the high- monia. The House doesn’t believe that this A. A. SO L LrE. States and national bank notes, silver ago, Admiral Dewey could have com est average vet attained in the school. certificates and Treasury notes of $1, $2 government should reimburse the inanded the support of three-fourths of British Cable Company for expenses in- Furniture, Couches, Chairs, Tables. In addition to the national military and $5 denomination shall be replaced all voters in the country. Whether he parks at Gettysburg, Chickamanga, An- by new notes, to be known as “ United curred in repairing the cable to Manila, Dr. Humphreys’ can command their support now is a which was cut by Dewey, and refused tietam, Shiloah and Vicksburg, others States post check notes.” Fifty million question so many may have committed Specifics cure by acting directly upon are proposed at Stone’s River, around pf United States notes of denominations to pass a bill appropriating money foi the disease, without exciting disorder in themselves. But there is this to be that purpose. As a matter ot fact, in- Grass ^eed at Wholesale prices. Fredericksburg and at Atlanta. The above $10 shall be replaced with a like said; that the number 4of men dissatis any other part of the system. battle-fields of a country are among its amount of fractional post check notes stead of being injured by Dewey’s act, NO, CURES. PRICES. tied with present'management has been the Baitish Cable Company has made 1—Fevers, Congestions, Inflammations. .25 great historical monuments and the in- from 5 to 50 cents. An effort has been 2—Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Colie... .25 on the increase during these six months many thousands of dollars, paid by this terest of the people in them is the same in progress for some time to attain this The one thing needful to foster the 3— Teething, Colic, Crying,Wakefulness .25Timothy, Red Clover, in all generations. end, and it bids fair now to meet with government as cable tolls on account ot 4— Diarrhea, of Children or Adults.....25 Dewey boom is the support of some the American occupation of Manila. 7— Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis...... 25 success, if ably supported in the House political organization. 8— Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache...... 25 Alsike, Fancy Red Top, The ship subsidy and Nicaragua canal and Senate. That it will be thus sus- This is the way the Kentucky mix-uj 9— Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo.. .25 strikes a well-known Kentuckian—Mr. 10— Dyspepsia,Indigestion,Weak Stomach. 2 5 bills, it is predicted, will go over to the tained appears highly probable, for this C. B. Earley, of Louisville,—now in 11— Suppressed or Painful Periods...... 25 Hungarian, Etc. next session of Congress, owing to the practical measure would afford incalcul- Bangor is cheerful over the prospect 12— W hites, Too Profuse Periods.....25 desire for an early adjournment on able advantage that may be estimated of oHe of the busiest seasons ever know "Washington: “The trouble in Kentucky 13— Croup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness...... 25 will be a nuisance for a long time t( 14— Salt Rheum , Erysipelas, Eruptions.. .25 For a good assortment of All Kinds of Seed call on account of the impending campaign. readily by all who have occasion to at that port. On the river is a stack of 15— Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains...... 25 That means probably, that they will go transmit smail sums in that manner, and 24,000,000 feet of logs for early sawing come. It will show in all the political 16— Malaria, Chills, Fever and Ague...... 25 movements leading np to the Fall elec- 19— Catarrh, Influenza. Cold In the Head .25 over to the next Congress, since there a legion of people use the mail for that while on the wharves is piled 10,000,000 tions. There will not be a district or 20— Whooping-Cough...... 25 F. B. WINGATE. will be scarcely time in the short session purpose. feet of lumber nearly all sold for rc 27— Kidney D iseases...... 25 county convention which will be free of 28— Nervous D ebility...... 1 .0 0 to put through much special legislation moval to New York city. it. There will be street fights and con- 30—Urinary W eakness, Wetting Bed...... 25 LOUDON HILL NOTES. that will require considerable debate. Criticism is always easy. The Ameri- 77—Grip, Hay Fever...... 25 vention rows, which the newspapers Dr. Humphreys’ Manual of all Diseases at your can, like the Englishman, considers the Druggists or Mailed Free. Miss Lora Mari' of Boston, is visiting will report as riots. There will be shoot- by druggists, or sent on receipt of prree. War taxes are not to continue indefi- right to grumble next to the right to Love and a Cough Humphreys'’ Med. Co Cor. William & John Sts. her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Marr. ing scrapes which will be called insurrec- New York. nitely. Inquiry has already been made vote. It is much easier to show where ft tions. In fact, it will be bad and dis- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Berry of Gardi- of the Secretary of the Treasury With others fail than to do their work our- ner, were tlie guests of Me. and Mrs. Cannot be Hid. graceful until the people of the State STATEMENT . this end in view. One of the taxes selves better than they do. Congress Charles Carter Sunday. get sick and tired of it all. To tell the most likely to be taken off, if a reduc- shows much wisdom individually and It is this fact that makes Mr. Wallace Tasker of Waterville, truth, they are gtired of it now. But Agricultural spent Sunday with liis parents Mr. and tion is found possible, is that on pro- sometimes much wisdom collectively, the lover and his sweet- there is no way of ending -the trouble. Mrs. Benjainan Tasker. prietary medicines, which is much com- yet no body of men are as roundly heart happy, and sends the Like an epidemic, it .must run its Insurance Company, Mr. Roy Warner of Lewiston, is tbe plained of by proprietors and patrons, abused as the houses of Congress. And sufferer from a cough to his course.” guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stearns. while the law is difficult of interpreta- this maas of criticism, often unjust in Senators are disposed to poke fun at of W atertown, N Y. Mrs. II. G. Staples of Augusta, was tion owing to obscurities. The stamp large measure but often woefully inade- doctor. But there are hid- the charge of Speaker Henderson that the gimst of Mrs. Leslie Young Satur- tax on checks will remain with us till quate, does good. Criticism of a bad den ills lurking in impure there are cowards in the Senate. For ASSETS, DEC. 31, 1899. day. the war is over. law or an unwise act is inevitably bene- blood. 4 4 The liver is instance, Senator Depew said of it: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pettingill are ficial, and criticism of a good action Real Estate, ...... $ 314,375 00, going to move into tlie bouse former!) wr o n g /f it is thought, “ The Speaker has not hurt my feelings Mortgage Loans,...... 849,332 72 There are certain articles needed by generally does good in the end, though occupied by Mi*. Dan Rice. by declaring that there are cowards in Collateral Loans,...... 211.291 01 American manufacturers that cannot be its immediate effect may seem harmful. 4 4or the kidneys/* Did it the Senate. No, he hasn’t hurt my feel- Stocks and Bonds,.... 527,021 25 produced here. Their importation in- Criticism is a stimulus, and stimuli are Casli in office and Bank 144,447 36 ever occur to you that the ing a bit, even though I do not concede creased by $54,000,000 during the seven as desirable for men’s minds and morals Bills Receivable,...... 3.634 27 trouble is in your blood? that there are cowards in the Senate, Agents’ Balances,...... 131.268 96 ASSESSORS’ NOTICE. months ending January 31 last, as com- as for the life of beasts. The important pared with the corresponding period a Purify this river of life 'with Hood's Sar- but he does sort of wrench my sensibili- Interest and Rents,... 36,157 79 The Inhabitants of the City of Hallo- A cts gently on the thing is that all parts of the body and All other assets,...... 6,633 30 year earlier. This shows more busy saparilla.. Then illness will be banished, ties when he intimates that the coward- well and others having Taxable Property in mind be kept working and not allowed and strong, 'vigorous health w ill result. said City, are hereby notified and requested factories at home. But it is particularly ice he speaks • f in the Senate, is due to to rust from inaction. This is the func- Hood's Sarsaparilla is the best known, $2,224,161 66 to bring in to the undersigned, Assessors of Kid n eys, L iv er interesting to note a decrease of upwards the trusts. As for myself, Mr. Speaker Deduct items not admitted, 15,032 11 said City, true and perfect lists of their Polls tion of criticism as a stimulus.—Port- best endorsed and most natural of all Henderson is hereby informed that I am and all their Estates, Real and Personal, in- of $2,200,000 in our imports of foreign land Transcript. blood purifiers. cluding money on hand or at interest. Debts and Bowels not a bit afraid of the trusts. No, Admitted Assets, .. $2,209,129 55 wool, despite the higher price of that —the 9riP 1 due more than owing, and all Property held Consumption sir-ree! The trusts can’t frighten me. I LIABILITIES, D: 31, 1899. in trust as Guardian, Executor, or Adminis- C l EAnses the System commodity. Wool is an item which had a bad cough, dizziness and night trator, or otherwise, which they were pos- seems to prosper under protection. At the meeting of the State Board of sweats. Humor broke out and consump- know too much about them. I am a Net unpaid losses . .. $ 91,840 A 7 sessed of on the first day of April 1900, and Trade in Biddeford last week it was tion w as diagnosed. One bottle Hood's director in seventy-two companies that Unearned Premiums, 1,C30,97L 94 to be prepared to snbstaniate the same by All other liabilities,. . 24,094 83 oath. And to receive said lists the undersigned In the matter of big national budgets voted to recommend that the first week Sarsaparilla helped me and four bottles are on terms of intimaiy with the will be in session at the France easily leads. More than $700,- of July be set apart as “ old home week,” cured me perfectly/* SMrs. N. D. Kin- octopus. Yes, sir-ree, I am!" 04 ASSESSORS’ OFFICE, CITY HALL. 000,000 annually is the sum she needs and that a committee be appointed to ney, cMorris, Conn. Secretary Gage has made a verbal Cash Capital...... 500.000 00 Commencing Monday. April 2, 1900, and for her bills, which is $20 per annum communicate with Gov. |Powers, the The Blood — 44A grand blood puri- recommendation to the President that Surplus over all liabilities, 562,222 51 continuing each day till Saturday, April 7th R it u a l ConU'«t ,0 « for every Frenchman. The national various organizations in the State, and fier is Hood's Sarsaparilla. This ana a special message be sent to Congress, inclusive, from 2 to 4 P. M. Also from April Hood's Pills have greatly benefited m e/' 9th to 14th inclusive, from 9 to 12 A. M., aud UAL PERMANENTLY debt of France is about $6,000,000,000, the Maine clubs in other States. The suggesting legislation for a material re- Total liabilities and sur- Mrs. J . G. Smith, Cleburne, Tex. pins,...... $2,209,129 55 from 2 to 4 P. M. and it threatens to increase as rapidly in committee comprises Uresident Lord of duction in the internal revenue war Those who neglect to comply with this Bangor, Secretary M. N. Rice of Port- taxes. Figures given by Secretary Gage notice, will be barred by law from appealing IT5 B% m E f F 6C TS' the future as in the past. France and from the decision of the Assessors on their .Italy both are staggering under exces- land, Col F. E. Boothbv of Portlad, show that the surplus of revenue over application for abatements. Buy the g enuine - want d e>y President E. D. O’Neill of the Biddeford Macomber, Farr& W hitten sive burdens of taxation. No wonder Neypr Disappoint expenditures for the current fiscal year C. G. WALL, J board, Col. Osgood of Lewiston, Snpt. AGENTS. JAMES ATKINS, ? Assessors. (AURRNIA flG ,SYRVP(§. the poor men of tbe latter country flock Stetson of Auburn and Col. Bangs of already exceeds $53,000,000 and is likely S. G. OTIS, ) Hood’* Pills enra llr«r IUj ; th> non-l rrl tat lpg and HALLOWELL AND AUGUSTA. to the United States. Bangor. only cathartic to with Hood'* fl>r»»parlll>. to be largely added to during the last Hallowell, Me., March 26, 1900. fOR &AU BY AU ORUG&SRi PBItt SO* K* WTTIV HALLOWELL REGISTER—SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1900.
MAJOR FRANK A. HAM. MAINE’S FIRST AUTOMOBILE. WITH OUR ADVERTISERS. Major Frank A. Ham died, Tuesday morn- It really is amusing to hear strangers or Claude W. Townsend, the Augusta Tailor, ALL SIZES! B akin & ing, at 9 o’clock. He had been failing two those who know Hallowell but slightly make announces his removal to new quarters in or three weeks and his death was not a sur- remarks on the city. They remark with all Masonic Block, 321 Water street. The new prise. His health had been poor for a year the wisdom of Solomon in the tone of their store gives him better facilities for work. or more. A few months ago he went to a t ALL PRICES! R oyal owder voices as they glide through on the electrics, P C. A. Cole, Grocer, has advertised with us t Absolutely'P ure hospital in St. Louis, where he had a tumor “This town is dead” and “When people removed from his hip. He returned home want to die they come to Hallowell” and for 25 years. His store and goods have a Clothing in all the latest styles Makes the food more delicious and wholesome cheerful, and in apparently improved health. other asinine remarks which are extremely first-class reputation. See his announcement on fourth page, and note especially the new which are befitting to both ROYAL BAKING POWDER C O .. NEW YORK. But appearances were deceptive. He soon ludicrous to the citizen who is within ear- began to weaken and a few months ago took shot. And it’s also funny to hear them ex- Granite Iron Ware—beautiful goods, selling the young and the old. to his bed. claim, “But that’s a pretty good looking at prices which ruled before the recent rise. PERSONAL NOTES. Frank A. Ham was born in Piscataquis building for a dead town” as they catch The Hub Shoe Store, of Gardiner, calls Ttotes;. county, Maine, June 28, 1844. At the call sight of the City Hall. But all this only attention to its spring and summer stock of Remember that we carry first- has arston for troops in August, ’61, he enlisted as a (’ . W. M , master of the Skow goes to show that these people are unaware Boots and Shoes, which will be completed class goods and intend to do An addition to the Lowell Museum curios began High School, returned to Skowhegau private in the 13th Maine. Appointed a lieu- of the fact that Hallowell has made more by April 14. Tuesday afternoon. tenant in the 80th colored regiment, from actual progress toward what a modern mun. a legitimate business. of rare beauty is a specimen of Derbyshire J. H. Leigh & Co., have a timely an- which he was transferred to the 81st colored, cipality should be, in the last ten years, than Spa—handsomely polished—sent in by Miss Mu. W. S. W oodside, with Clary & Quinn, rising to the rank of major. nouncement for Easter—in some new Ladies’ Elizabeth G. Otis. started Wednesday morning for St. Stephen, any other city in the state. Hallowell, in He came to Kansas in 1872 and has been Kid Gloves. With every pair sold the firm called there by the critical illness of his the olden time, cut more of a figure on the The hour for opening the Library is now a citizen of Russell county ever since, with presents the customer a package of sachet mother. map perhaps for then we were the centre of powder. 2.30 o’clock instead of 2.00 as formerly—and the exception of four years in Atlanta, Ga., trade, literature and religion, for we put ANDREWS BROTHERS, closing at 5.30. M rs. H el en Simons, of Methuen, Mass., where he served as clerk of the U. S. dis- forth into the world teachers, missionaries, The Library Trustees have recently added who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. R. trict court, and a year or two in Tennessee. preachers, authors, soldiers and statesmen IN MEMORIAM. a single gas jet to the entrance—as a sign to Bodwell returned home Tuesday. Major Ham would never apply for a pen- all of good quality. We entertained the TAILORS, CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS. sion and never joined the G. A: R. as a Resolutions of Respect upon the Death of young people that they are not to congre- M rs. F rank A. H am, of Kansas, will king of France and the immortal Talleyrand gate there and discommode the patrons of the plan to make her home in Hallowell with member, though he was held high esteem by and history says that one of them came near Brother Wm. R. Kennedy. OPP. P. HALLOWELL, ME. Institution. her father, Judge II. K. Baker; and will the order who turned out in a body to his to being drowned in Bombahook stream o., funeral. Lunt & Brann call attention to their stock come here as soon as the business matters while fishing, but which one history forgets Sanborn' Lodge No. 93 I. O. O. F. of connected with her husband’s estate are ad- He was a man of strict integrity, conscien- We might go on and tell of innumerable Hallowell adopted the following resolutions of Hamburgs and Laces. They have an ex- tious in his dealings and no man was held in tensive line in each class of goods, with laces justed. things which Hallowell and Hallowell’s sons at the regular meeting held March 29, 1900. higher esteem or had a larger circle of have done to bring renown upon the city W hereas, The great and Supreme Ruler of different kinds. C apt. G. II. W el l s, now in the Chinese friends. but there is one achievement which is yet to of the universe has in His infinite wisdom ut8 ®. Sf The meeting of the Educational Union, waters.plans to start for Home and Hallowell The funeral, one of the largest we have be glorified. The first automobile in the removed from among us one of our worthy the last of April. The trip requires a and esteemed Brothers, Wm. R. Kennady, which was to have been held at the High ever seen in Russell, was held in the Con- state, if not in the country, was made in and whereas the long and intimate relations School Tuesday evening will be held Tuesday month’s time. gregational church, Thursday, at 2 p. m., Hallowell and was here successfully demon- held wiih him in faithful discharge of his duties in this organization makes it eminent- Now is the time of year that women are using the above evening of next week. A liberal attendance Bon Voyage! M is s e s Grace and C lara under charge of the Odd Fellows, of which strated as being a pleasureable if not a prac- ly befitting that we record our appreciation named goods and we carry an extensive line of each. is looked for. L ord start Tuesday next for Colorado he was a member. ticable “animal.” An Augusta man, Judge of him; therefore, Mr. Frank G. Davenport, Boston, agent Springs for a visit of several months. Miss Major Ham had no children and no rela- Rice then of the Supreme Court, furnished Resolved, That the wisdom and ability Grace looks to that beautiful climate for re- tives in this country, except his wife. In the cash and enthusiasm; the McClench which he has exercised in the aid of our or- We have laces of different kinds, Torchon, for Wetherill Bros.’ White Lead and Paints, ganization by service, contribution and was in the city last week in interest of his lief from a throat trouble, which we are one sense she is left alone, but both had so Brothers, George and Frank, brains and ma- many friends that the absence of relatives council will be held in grateful remembrance; Val, Oriental and Silk. local business. „ The R egister acknowl- confident the change will afford. terials and Charles L. Spaulding et als. The Resolved, That the sudden removal of such can hardly he felt. She has the sympathy facts of the narrative as far as they could edges a pleasant call from him. Rev. W. D. Plummer was tendered an in- a life from among our midst leaves a vacancy of the entire community.—Russell, (Kan.) judge of the same by looking at the thing as and a shadow that will be deeply realized by LUNT & BRANN, Hallowell. formal reception at the Baptist vestry,Thurs- Mr. Hunton, the Photographer, has Record. it sped up Water street at a 2.40 gait. all the members and friends of the organiza- day evening, the members of the church and tion and will prove a serious loss to the com- something new in photos, called the “ Little Yes, it must have been about ’58, 1858 we society welcoming the pastor in a very munity and the public. Cute”—the “cutest” picture ever sold for mean, when the judge drove down to Hallo- Resolved, That with deep sympathy with felicitous way. There were many present CITY GOVERENMENT. one dollar. Gall on Mr. Hunton at an early well with the elder Dr. Hill alongside and the bereaved relatives of the deceased we and the evening passed very pleasantly for dale. broached the subject of an automobile to the express our hope that even so great a loss to all. Refreshments were served. At the regular meeting of the City Council us may be overruled for good by Him who McClench boys at the machine shop. Pre- The Ladies’ Circle of the Baptist church meeting Thursday evening, the trouble in doeth all things well. vious to this the Judge had been dabbling in Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions will meet with Mrs. Chas. H. Dudley, Union the School Board was settled by choice of jfor JEaster. mechanics as the inventor of a patent sliding be spread upon the records of Sanborn street, Tuesday afternoon, April 10, at 2 Asst. Treas. Dudley, of the Savings Bank' L. D. Merchant in place of B. F. Fuller re- Lodge, a copy printed in the Hallowell Reg- valve and some way or other he wished to ■o’clock. All are cordially invited. found himself minus his safe keys Wednes- signed. The council was evenly divided ister and a copy forwarded to the bereaved demonstrate that a wagon propeled by other Mr. A. P. Varney, our Academy street day morn ing, and later in the day got on between L. F. Taylor and L. D. Merchant, family. means than horse or mule power was a fea- L. F. G ray, ) Committee weather prophet, was stricken with a sudden track of them in Augusta where he had been the Mayor casting the decisive vote. sible and highly renumerative scheme. The C. R. D ouglass, > on attack of grippe Saturday last, which at first on business Tuesday afternoon. The keys The roll of accounts for the month A. G rinnell, ) Resolutions A New Lot of LADIES’ KID GLOVES, McClench boys had a natural turn for things seemed like something more serious. He suf- were well cared for, but C. H. had a long amounted to $3,102. The Special Police HLL OF THE NEAaZ; S H A D E S . of a mechanical nature and the Judge hadn’t fered another ill turn early in the week, run to recover them. Friend Janes, an ex- were appointed for the year as follows: any more than given an outline of what he $ ioo Reward, $ioo. A Package of Wiolet Sachet Pow der w ith every Pair Sold- and has been quite sick. pert with bank locks, opened the safe for George W. Varney, C. W. Steveus, A. A. wanted than they set to work. A common him. Shea, George K. Adell, (Granite Hill), J. P. Mrs.C. H. Oldham has fixed upon Tuesday, stone cart was procured and the front wheels The readers of this paper will be pleased Janes, (Johnson Bros.,) H. W. Clark, Jr., to learn that there is at least one dreaded Htj'W Scotch diii| Wednesday and Thursday next as Opening The Graham Specialty Co., at Wilson taken off in which place was substituted a F. O. Chase, S. W- Dunn, W. R. Brann, disease that science has been able to cure in Days for display of Trimmed Hats and Bon Hall Monday evening, gave a pleasing en- single wheelfor steering purposes from which all its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall’s Our stock of GENTS’ FURNISHINGS is complete and up- tertainment before a well-filled hall. Those Edwin Whitney, Edwin W. Blaisdell, L. S. nets. The new store contains a very hand- was an upright and a regulation sail boat tiller Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now to-date. W e have in stock New Nockwear, Collars, Fancy some Stock of neatly arranged goods. We present speak well of the concert and com- Young, C. H, Nottage, (A. II. & G. Railroad known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh Just over the rear axle was placed the boiler being a constitutional disease requires Shirts, F id Cloves, Spring Suits. P an ts and Overcoats. doubt whether this little store was ever in pany. Co.) and engine, both made in the machine shops Mayor Tenney presenied a statement a constitutional treatment. Hall’s better “trim.” for the “ automobile.” The boiler was good Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting Harbingers of Spring! The Chadbourne showing that the net City debt now amounts for ten horse power and was oHhe old “boot directly upon the blood and mucous sur A Famous Corset The Junior Sewing Bee will hold their children, Union street, made a discovery to $70,570, dangerously near the legal limit, leg” type now but little seen. The engine faces of the system, thereby destroying the Easter Sale Saturday afternoon next at the I Friday of last week. Under the brush in and this condition will need careful consid- foundation of the disease, and giving the was a clever bit of skill and had a 4-inch Hubbard Free Library—commencing at 2 t front of the house, they came upon crocuses eration in make-up of appropriations. There patient strength by building up the constitu- cylinder with a 10-inch stroke. The power tion add assisting nature in doing its work. ■o’clock. The little folks devote the entire j in full bloom and bright green leaves. This was never a time within 25 years when men was applied to the rear wheels by sprocket The proprietors have so much faith in its receipts of the sale to the Sunday Schools ' date, March 30, is the earliest within Mr. and business enterprises in Hallowell were curative powers, that they offer one Hun- wheels and chain. The wagon was sup- with which they are connected. Chadbourne’s recollection when these beau- harder pushed. The Aldermen have no dred Dollars for any case it fails to cure. “ Cresco” is the name of this corset, and we plied with good stout brakes in case the tiful flowers have appeared. right to continue the same liberal expendi- Send for list of testimonials. Monday last was the 50tli anniversary of “critter” got a-goin’ too fast. The trial F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. control the sale of it for this section. Costs no ture of City funds as has ruled for the past the marriage of a most worthy couple—Mr. The ladies of the Current Events Club v’ige was one to be remembered. The judge Sold by druggists, 75 cts. more than the old style corsets and it cannot 10 years. Cut your garment according to Hall’s Family Pills are the best. and Mrs. John W. G'larke, Academy street. held their annual meeting Wednesday after- came down early one morning, steam was the cloth. Fire department matters will be break at the waist line. One trial will convince They were remembered by friends liberally. Doon with Miss Page at the Library. The gotten up and the Judge took the tiller with Mr. Clarke has been identified with Hallo- following is the board of officers for the considered at an early date. KENNEBEC COUNTY- In Probate Court, at Au- you of its superior merits. G. B. McClench as chief engineer. The gusta, in vacation April 4, 1900. well all his active life. We wish them many coming year: President, Miss Emma French; horseless carriage was headed uptown, the pleasant returns of the day. A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purporting to be the Vice President, Annie F. Page; Secretary, WM. R. KENNEDY. valve opened and Hooray, she moved! Up last will and testament of W il l ia m R. Kannady, late The Somerville, Mass., School Board, dis- Mrs. F. E. Beane; Treasurer, Mrs. W. F. through Joppa, through Water street and of Chelsea, in said County, deceased, having been pre- continues the “perpendicular” system of Marston. Program Committee: Mrs. J. Mr. Wm. R. Kennedy, who died March 25* sented for probate: across the plains she went at a good gait. Or der ed. That notice thereof be given three weeks penmanship. Under the vertical system, W. Freese, Miss Lizzie McClench, Mrs. W. was a direct descendant of the Kennedys,who Turning around the return trip was made successively prior to the fourth Monday of April ins*, in the H allowell Regist er ,a newspaper printed they claim that all individuality of writing, F. Mkrston. The sessions of the club stand were among the first settlers in Augusta. without incident or accident, The effect on in Hallowell, that all persons interested may attend at a an important thing in business life, is lost; adjourned for the season. For many years he had been at work on the Court of Probate then to be holden at Augusta, and Water street merchants must have been last- show cause, if any, why the said instrument should JAMES H. LEIGH & CO. and also it is said less woik can be accom- Kennebec river, collecting, rafting and run- ing for all that were in business at that time not be proved, approved and allowed as the last will plished. Somerville was evidently in a hurry Mrs. Edith Walker Gray, Modiste, will ning logs for the late Ira D. Sturgis,and later and testoment of the said deceased. easily recall the affair. Says one, “I can G. T. STEVENS, Judge to discard the new system. Hallowell now receive her friends and customers, and for Gen. J. ^Manchester Haynes, proving will make engagements to go out by the see the whole thing as if but yesterday. The Attest: W . A. NEWCOMB, Register. should investigate these arguments against himself a trusted and most competent work- Judge sat upright on the seat, his hands en- day or take work to her rooms No. 3 Page the system. man. He furnished his own tools and boats, cased in black gloves and with his tall hat You get your Money’s Worth. ^ street. LOST ! An open river now’ gives us communica- doing the work for the above named gentle- and high stock he made an imposing figure tion by water with the outside world. We The Sewing Circle of the Universalist men under contract. For the past 10 years, head, for the Judge was a man of the old Hallowell Savings Institution Book No. all feel a little more comfortable with the Parish will open their sale of Novelties* Warren II. Sawyer has been in partnership school. The general disposition was to make California Navel Oranges, 20c per Dozen Useful Articles, Bread, Cake and Candy, at with him in the business.', fun of the machine but it occasioned a great 265; finder please return to above Institution Boston boats plying up and down the river. 20c “ “ 'The ice started down by Hallowell Sunday, 2 P. M., Tuesday, April 10th. In the Mr. Kennedy moved to Chelsea some 30 deal of interest among the mechanics and and oblige \ No. 1 Fancy Lemon, H. K. Baker, Treasurer. ;as usual, with the help of men and boys, evening at 7.45 there will be a finely ar- years ago, where he has since resided. He engineers of the three cities.” Hallowell, Maine, March 15, 1900. \ new Rice, 6 c per lb. 5 lbs. for 25c and Tuesday the river was open to the sea. ranged entertainment of music and readings. leaves a widow, Mrs. Fannie H. Kennedy, The carriage had a number of trials and a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Annie was found to be a very practical hill climber ^lice Prunes, [4 0 to 5 0 ] 10c per lb. 3 lbs for 25c We would be glad to receive suggestions At the annual meeting of the First Baptist Rollins of Hallowell, and an adopted son, or communications from any interested in for it easily ascended Bridge Hill, now KENNEBEC COUNTY—In Probate Court, at Au- Society held Monday evening, the following George H. Kennedy, now of Harrison, Vaughan street and made the descent with- gusta, on the second Monday of March 1900. >omarty Bloaters, 2c each. 3 for 5c Hallowell’s part in the Old Home Week— officers for the ensuing year were elected: Idaho. out accident. The greatest difficulty was in Fred Emery Beane, Administrator on the Estate of Coffee* used by 100 families tv i » 15c. 2 lbs. for 25c both in regard to the time and manner of its Assessors, M. W. Farr, Geo. S. Fuller and R ic h a r d Merrideth late of Hallowell in said County, finding a sprocket chain which would stand deceased, having petitioned for license to sell the fol- observance. We have at the R egister S. R. Estes; treasurer, Geo. S. Fuller; the severe strain. The whole outfit must lowing real estate of said deceased, for the payment of Many mre such bargains which we haven’t space to menti n. office a number of the circulars sent out by OBITUARY. debts, &c., viz: clerk, Chas. H. Dudley. The society finds have weighed some two tons or more and a Lot and buildings, No. 304 Water stieet, Hallowell, President Bootliby, of the Portland Board of itself practically free from debt, a fact which bounded as follows: North by the land of Alger Y. Miss Annie May Bucknam. daughter of number of “ v’iges” were brought to a close We guarantee our goods worth all we ask. Trade, to which friends are welcome. should operate in favor of the new work un- Currier: East by Kennebec River: South by land of Samuel G. and Annie E. Bucknam, died at by the breaking of the chain. The Judge Frank Fuller: West by Water street. dertaken by the new minister. Ordered, That notice thereof be given for three The High School boys interested in athlet- her home in West Farmingdale Friday last, having demonstrated to his satisfaction weeks successively, prior to the second Monday of OUR PRICES ics have been soliciting funds from business the practical workings of a vehicle of such a April next, in the Hallowell Regist er , a news- The young people of the South Congre- after a long sickness—consumption. paper printed in Hallowell, that all persons interested ARE men and others looking toward inproveraent gational church are arranging details of Miss Bucknam was a finely educated nature had enough of the excitement and it may attend at a Court of Probate then to be holden at WAY in their Athletic Field, and have met with was stored in an out building for a number Augusta, and show cause, if any, why the prayer their concert at the church Friday evening, young lady—a member of the last class to of said petition should not be granted. DOW N LOW . quite liberal responses. The organization of graduate from the Hallowell Classical Acad- of years and afterward taken to pieces. The G. T. STEVENS, Judge April 20th. They will issue a small adver- Attest: W. A. NEWCOMB, Register. 7—3 Come iu and see us, we can save you money. the base ball team makes Parker Patten' tising sheet in connection with the concert; emy. She had devoted much time to musi- engine is still in existence at the McClench captain, and Gharles Clary, manager, with children will he after you with sale of cal studies. Her many Hallowell friends shops. The first horseless carriage was built Melvin Simmons captain of field events, tickets. will be grieved to learn of her death. in Paris during the reign of Louis XV and The Corner Grocery Company. prepaiatory to the meet in Brunswick. The funeral services were held Sunday was propelled by a huge spring which had Charlie Aldrich, who has recently joined The Easter Sale of the Old South Society afternoon—Rev. J. It. Boardman, officiating. to be wound up like a watch but it is not re- the force at Johnson Bros., met with quite occurs this afternoon and evening. Things Miss Bucknam was a charter member of corded that it was any more successful than an experience one day this week—in which eatable as well as wearable will be buyable Hallowell Commandery, U. O. G. C., and at Hallowell’s automobile of 1858. And then We carry the largest a string attached to a small revolving shaft and in the evening an entertainment will be the conclusion of the services, the beautiful all this merely helps to show that strangers may scoff at Hallowell but they are unaware played havoc with a finger nail. given. Prof. Dutch, baritone, Miss Stod- burial service of the order was solemnized— dard pianist and Mr. Marston, reader will of our. greatness and that we built automo- line of The Rackette (fiub, which controls the emblematic of laying down the cross and biles and got tired of them years ago. The be among the entertainers. receiving the crown. fact is we are way ahead of the times and Classical Tennis Grounds, met Monday are now laying back and waiting for the OPENI NG DAYS: evening with Ralph S. Thomas, with selec- rest of the state to catch up. Why, over at MEN’ FINE SHOES IN MAINE tions of the following officers: Fred C. GRAND COMMANDERY, U. 0 . G. C. REV. MR. SHELDON'S NEW STORY. Lewiston they are just beginning to make Marston, president; R. S. Thomas secretary automobiles! B ombahook. Im sijaj, M in s k ] and Ik ia k j, and treasurer, and R. G. Marston, member The Grand Commandery of Maine, U. O. It Will Begin in The Boston Daily Globe of executive committee. Principal Dutch, G. 0., will meet in Hallowell Tuesday and April 16; “ Edward Blake, College A p r il 10, 11 a n d 12. Sub-Principal Douglass, W. L. Steveus and Wednesday, April 17 and 18. It is expected HALLOWELL WEATHER. Geo. E. Keith’s O. L. Sumner were made honorary members. that there will be several hundred people in Student.” Temperature taken at 5 A . M. and 7 P. M. attendance, as delegates will be sent from Wind 5 A. M. 7 P.M Maine’s First Automobile! Does any Not far from 20,000,000 copies of Rev. Mar. R egister reader recall the trial trip of the nearly all the lodges in the State. Charles M. Sheldon’s book, “In His Steps,” 28 W NW Clear 28 a 36 a TRIMMED— — Automobile made in Hallowell before the The first day's session will be devoted to have been sold, and it has had more readers 29 SW W Fair 27 a 34 a $3.50 ’ war by the McClench Bros.? An interest- organization and business and also the day than any other book written by a living 30 SlW w Fair 26 a 39 a session of Wednesday. Wednesday evening author. In Mr. Sheldon’s recent experiment 30 a 37 a ing account of it will be found in another with the Topeka Capital he was followed by 31 NE SW Cloudy HATS AND BONNETS. column. there will be a public installation of grand hundreds of thousand of readers. His Daily April Walk-Overs Rehearsals have begun for the entertain- officers with appropriate entertainment fur- Globe story, “Edward Blake, College Stu- 1 SW Fair 25 a 40 a A C ordial "W elcome to the L a- dent,” is certain to arouse a widespread ment to be presented by the ladies of the nished by the Hallowell Commandery. 2 SW Fair 27 a 44 a Hallowell Commandery is one of the im- interest, and every one who wishes*to read dies to infpect the sam e. John B. Hubbard Relief Corps at Wilson it without missing a chapter should ask his 3 NE Rain 29 a 35 a Hall early in May. The proceeds will be portant lodges of the State and maintains newsdealer to deliver The Globe daily begin- have no equal at the price. None added to the charity fund of the order and one or two efficient degree teams—the other ning April 16. iai=jME to enable them to purchase flowers for Mem being from Westbrook Commandery*. CURES WHEfl______WH others are superior at any price. F. S. Wingate has a new advt. of interest Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use | Mrs. C. H. Oldham. orial Day. A charming floral and fairy All of the exercises will be held in City in time. Sold by druggists. play will be presented by young ladies and hall,and members of Hallowell Commandery to Farmers and Gardners. Grass Seed of HASKELL BROTHERS, children, all of this city. are looking forward to a pleasant time. all kinds at wholesale prices. SSSBS SB SBfiSSB HALLOWELL REGISTER—SA TURD AY, APRIL 7, 1900
CURTAIN RAISERS. STATE OF MAINE. A. PERILOUS CUSTOM. FLABBY FELLOW S SIMMONS & STEARNS, “Lord Byron,” a romantic drama based Kennebec, ss. THE TREATING HABIT A SOURCE OF upon th>’ life of the poet, will shortly be WHO WANT TO BUI LDUP Superior Court, In Vacation. .... OF THE SOUTH END MARKET, DRUNKENNESS. presented for the first time. Augusta, March 21, 1900. Arrangement of Trains in Ftfei t Once again the rumor of a matrimonial THEIR BODIES Call Especial Attention to a new brand of Fine Coffee, Dec. 3rd, IS!)!). alliance between Charles Frohman aud George M. Grotton, Lib’f, vs. E tta Grotton. Story of .a Life Ruined by tbe En- Until further notice trains will leave Hallowel as 1- Maude Adams has cropped out. WILL FIND THE Upon the annexed Writ and Libel, it is Ordered Put up Expressly for them, and known as . . lowa : ttnaringr Glass—A W retched T r a g e - Mrs. Strakoseh, once famous in the mu- by me, the undersigned, Justice of said Court, going west. dy Results From u Single Drink. sical world as Clara Louise Kellogg, is "ONE THING NEEDFUL that notice thereof be given to tbe Libelee by publishing 6.45 A. M —For Lewiston, Farmington, Phillips, Rock- an attested copy of the same, or an abstract thereof, to- land, Portland, Boston Quebec, Montreal and A False Friend. now making her permanent home in New gether with this order thereon, three wi eks successively Chicago. Hartford, Conn. in the Hallowell Register, a newspaper printed in Hallo- Our “ Club-house ”. Coffee. 10.06 A. M —For Lewiston. Farmington, Fhillips, Range- Several years ago a gentleman of my well, in said County of Kennebec, the last publication to ley. Bath, Rockland, Portland, Boston, No, acquaintance fell into the habit of us- Among the other rumors about Maude be thirty days at least before the term of said Couit, Conway, Fabyans, Gorham, Berlin Falls. ing intoxicants until he seldom passed Adams’ intentions for her season in New to be holden at Waterville within and for said County of only 25 cts. per Pound Lancaster, Groveton, No. Stratford, Island York is one that she will play Peg Wof- Kennebec, on the second Tuesday of June next, that Pond, Colebrook, and Beecher Falls. r day without some symptoms of fington and Rosalind. si.e may then and there appear in said Court and answer 616 P. M.—For Portland and way stations. drunkenness. He sometimes came thereto if she see fit. Many of our best customers, who are particular about their 3.56 P. M.—For Lewiston, Bath. Rockland. Portland Leo Deitfichstein, the author of “The Attest: O liver G. Hal l , Justice Superior Court and Boston, Bridgton, No. Conway and borne to his family in a state of beastly Song of the Sword,” was the original Bai tlett. coffee regard this as better than the higher-priced goods. *11.02P. M.—Night Pullman for Lewiston, Bath, Port intoxication. Under their piteous ap- Zou Zou in “Trilby,” in which Virginia ABSTRACT OF LIBEL. land and Boston. peals he consented to go to an inebriate Harued played the title role. The Libelant alleges tint lie was married to the said A VERY COMPLETE LINE OF 10.31 A. M.—Sundays only for Portland and Boston. asylum, aud after a few mouths of Henrietta Crosman will begin her ca- libelee at Augustalin the State ot Maine on the 12th day GOING EAST. reer as a star next spring, using Bron- of November, 1892: that the .-aid libelant and libelee co- *1.22 A. M.—Night Pullman for Skowhegan, Belfast, treatment he came back apparently en- habited in this State after iheir said marriage; that the li- Dexter, Dover, Foxcroft, Greenvillr,Bangor, tirely reformed. Sunshine again tilled son Howard’s comedy, "One of Our The body is built up from the belant resided in this State w hen the cause of divorce Bucksport, Bar Harbor, Aroostook County the house that had long been shadowed Girls,” which is being rewritten for her. food we eat. But before food accrued .shereinafter set forth,and had resided here in Fine Groceries, Meats and Provisions. St. Stephen and St. John. goi.d faith one year prior to .he date hereof: that the li- 9.03 A M.—For Waterville, Skowehgan, Bangor, with shame and sorrow. He continued Ibsen’s next play will be published si- can be assimilated by the body belant has ever been faithful to his marriage obliga- Vanceboro, St. Stephen, Houlton, Woodstock sober for several months, but one day multaneously in Norwegian. English. it must be prepared for assimi- lions, but that the said libelee lias been unmindful of and St John. German aud French. For the most co- lation by the stomach and other the same: that on the 2t)th day o f October, 1898, she SIMMONS & STEARNS, Proprs. 9 10 A. M —Sundays only to Bangor. an old friend met him in New York, lossal bore of the nineteenth century, as organs of digestion and nutri- utterly deserted the libelant without reasonable cause 12.27 P. M—For Augusta, Waterville and Bangor. greeted him cordially aud invited him and has continued said desertion ever since next prior *2.22 P. AL—lo r Waterville, Bangor, Bar Harbor he has lately been called, he holds his tion. Food does not feed when to the filing of this libel; that on lhe 20th day of Octo- PERLEY BLOCK, - - HALLOWELL, MAINE'. Bucksport, Old Town, Greenville, Patten to go into a down town restaurant and own very well. the stomach is ‘ ‘ out o f order, ’ ’ ber 1898, and on divers other days and times since their and Houlto Does i ot run beyond Bangor take a social glass with him. Under intermarriage the said libelee committed tbe crime of on Sunday Robert Taber’s lease of the historic The result is, weak muscles and adultery with one named Ed Graham and divers other 3.30 P. M.—For Skowhegan, Belfast, Dexter. Dover, a sudden impulse he yielded, aud that Adelphi theater in London will be only flabby flesh. “ Golden Med- persons whose names are to your libelant unknown; that Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor, Old Town and one glass aroused the latent appetite, for the spring and early summer. It is ical Discovery ’ ’ heals diseases since their intermarriage the said libelee has been ad M u t a w i l i k e v ' expected that the old house will pass of the stomach and digestive dieted to gross and confirmed habits of intoxication. Garden, Field and Flower Seeds. 7.17 P. M.—For Augusta and Waterville. the chained tiger was loosed again, That no child has been born to them during then- * The Nignt Pullman Trains run each way every nigl t and my poor friend went home that under the management of Lewis Waller, and nutritive system. It works said marriage. Sundays included, connecting for Lewiston, and Bath, with Nature to make manly Wherefore, he prays that a divorce from the bond's of night pitiably and disgracefully drunk. a virile and popular actor of romantic but Monday morning’sd;rain does not run to Skowhegan, drama, next fall. muscle and form firm flesh. matrimony between himself and said libplee may be Grass Seed. Belfast, Dexter, or beyond Bangor, except to Ells- During the brief remainder of his life decreed. worth and points on the Washington County R. R. Tlie young English Marquis of Angle- In a letter received from A. D. And the libelant further alleges that he has used BL’K EYED, CARTER STRATAGEM he was a wreck. Weller, Esq., of Pensacola, Es- HERDS GRASS, N. Y. CLOVER, ACCOMMODATION TJRA1NS. sey is appearing in a lightning change j reasonable diligence to ascertain the present residence LIITLE GEM,AMERICAN WONDER ALSIKE CLOVER, LA VVN GRASS, That whole wretched tragedy of a act in a Munich music hall. He does it j cambia Co., Fla. (Box 544). h e of said libelee, but is unable to do so,and does not know A. M.P.M.P.M. ruined life was the result of a single states : “ I hive, since receiving where it is. CHAMPION OF ENGLAND, FANCY RED TOP. So. Gardiner, leave 6 20 1 00 4 35 for fun and because he has a knack of your diagnoSs of my case, as Geo. M. Grotton, Libelam . CLEAVLANDS ALASKA, Gardiner, 6 30 1 10 4 45 act which goes under the deceitful making up quickly. Of course his ances- stomach trouble and liver com- K ennebec, ss. March 20, 1900.—The. said Libelant EARLY CROSBY CORN, Halloweli, 6 44 1 24 4 59 plaint, taken eight bottles of the