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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-02
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for so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-02

NIANTED.-Pupils by MR.. GERALD LAMB for
w instruction on the Piano and Organ, and in
Harmony in Augusta, Haliowell and Gardiner.
and member Of Trinity College, London. For terms
apply at or address Is CHAPEL ST. Augusta.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-02

NIANTED-At Hotel North. a number of re.
w spectacle boys to wait on table. Apply i'm.
mediately. iunp2d3t
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15
PERSONAL,

The window in memory Of the late 8. Wells Williams
Chinese Professor YALE placed In Batte Chapel last
week. bears tablet inscribed with seven characters
from tho Analects Of COnfuclus.
Professor Ryder who read French with Gordon whom
that horo was In command o. the fort at Gravesend
relates that day exocer of tho Chinese Legion
presented himself at the Fort House, and asked TO see
the General. On his card being given to Gordon, he
threw from him with disgust and his anger was 80
great for few seconds he speechless When he
was somewhat camer he expressed bis feelings In the
follow words: Tell that to enter II he wishes
me to blow out his brains" This would seem violent,
but when 1t is known that the officer In question had
deserted his cOors and Joined tho rebels against whom
Gordon was fighting in China. the righteous ndIgna-
ton Of the General be understood. The servant,
who knew his master, repeated the message word for
word and the officer took his leave as quickly as
possible.
To Pail Mall 6asehe reporter who, after interview
ing to the OF column end more, was about
to take his leave, Mrs. Langry recently sad But you
must really promise me you will not say that you were
ushered into my boudolr by magnificent servant than
whom nothing could be more overpowering In the
funley way or that looked beautiful as dream
mot at all striking ngure) or that you found mo In
room worthy the genius OF Monte CrtO stepped in
spore OF fragrant perfumes, reclining Turkish
dyan looking like the Venus of Canova surrounded by
spoil gathered from the baZaars OF the East, or that
cnatted in inconsequentla way, jumping ariy from
Shakespeare Lady Tea,e from brca-brae to French
novels Yes That is what gentleman who never
entered my house wrote for his paper and printed It,
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

too fast to last and presently the Alnaschars
who are now dreaming of fortunes to be ac-
ouired through rinls will find their airy fabrics
dissolving, and the popular fancy will have
taken q new direction. The hobby is much
more harmless than some of its predecessors
and though it may furnish medical pessimlsts
with the material for manufacturing fresh
batch Of nervous complaints, it is not prooaoi
that the race will really degenerate through
any such popular passion. -,
Meantime it is certain that roller-skating VIII
run its course in the usual way, and that 1t Will
only yield to natural weariness. 1t may DO q
foolish acraze,n but it can hardly be regarded
as a seriously mischievous one, and laughing at
it is on the whole more conducive to the preser-
vation of general cheerfulness and good feeling
than attempting to brand it as subtle device
of the Evil One.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15
TIR md MEDICINE.

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, in his address to the
graduates of the Bellevue Hospital Medical
College. made many sensible remarks, but his
animadyersions upon the military probes
sion were open to question. Mr.. Carnegie's
doctrine is summed up in the epigrammatic as
sertion. The hero of barbarism is the man
who braves danger to destroy; the nero Oh
civilization is he who braves danger to save"
That sounds well, but it will not bear analysis.
Unless it is to be assumed that there has never
vet been any zeal civilization in the world, the
attempt to brand as barbarOus the popular adj.
miration for military prowess must be rejected
"a unwarrantable. Idealists may conceive OF
time when "the war-drum thrObs no longer,
and tbe battle flag is furled," but such cOndi-
tion of things must remain impossible while
human nature is what it is, and what it always
has been. The assumption that war is an un-
mixed evil. moreover, is fallacious. 1t may
he. il often has been, much more to be
desired than peace, and that from the highest
moral grounds There has never been an age
of the world when the soldier was not neces-
sary to the safety of States. Without the
security afforded by his devotion the develop
ment of medical science would have been I'M
possible. Without the patriotism that ncfVed
his arm the integrity of the State could not have
been preserved When reason fails and negoti-
alton is at an end, it is the sword alone that can
protect the rights and liberties of the people,
and without it they would be at the mercy OF
every strong aggressor.
All honor to medical science. Too much can
scarcely be said in recognition of the benefits 1t
dispenses. nor can public respect be too strongly
manifested for the calm courage with which It's
professors face death at all times. But 1t Is
neither needful nor fitting that one profession
should be magnihed az the expense "i another,
and we who remember what Americans owe I"
tho sword should be the last to contemn its
services or beitte the gallant men VINO nave
rendered them. The soldiers who fought to
nreserve the Union are not the heroes OF bar
borism. as Mr.. Cainegic's language implies.
The public sentiment that appauds them Is not
the SAVAGE bloodthirstincss of an uncivilized
| people. No higher civilization has ever been
expressed in action than that contest mani
| Tested. and the ideal condition in which military
beroism should go unrecognized would be
| state of decline and degradation inviting, ana
doomed to, subjugatiOn and enslayement
| Peace is well, but not all peace. There are
causes not to fight for which is shameful, and
| there will continue to be such causes so long as
men have countries, hearths aud families to
protect and defend.
And considering that vivisectlon, justified in
the main by the medical profession, proceeds on
the ground that it is admissible TO destroy life
that higher form of life may be saved, it does
not lie in the mouth of any friend of medicine
to depreciatc the profession of the soldier and
least of all in free country, whose whole
civilization is guarantee against the abuse OF
| misuse of military power.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15
THE EXPANSION OF ENGLAND.

The offer of military aid which Englands
colonies have recently made to the Imperial
Government and the favorable reception given
to that offer may be regarded as marking a
new departure in imperial policy, and one
which can hardly fail eventually to modify the
position of the colonies in relation to the mother
country. The appearance Of auxiliaries from
a new world will remind Europe that there is
Greater Britain now to be counted with. But
while the demonstration of colonial loyalty
must tend to reinforce the somewhat sinking
prestige of the old country, it is not less
apparent that colonial implication in imperial
wars involves special challenge to hostile
attack aupon British colonial possessions, ana
therefore entails extra compensatory precautions
on the part of the central government. Should
war occur with Russia, for instance, British
Columbia, and especially Victoria and
Esouimalt, would be exposed to attack by the
Russian squadron having its headquarters at
VladivOstock which convenient port has, 1t is
believed, been so strongly fortified as to be safe
from all but the heaviest armaments afioat. In
the same way the Australian harbors would be
menaced, and though on the sea Great Britain
is very much more than match for Russia, the
blockade of the Baltic and Black Sea and the
guarding of the widely separated vulnerable
colonial points would probably make serious
strain upon her maritime resources.
But if colonial aid is once accepted in imperial
wars the policy will soon become established,
and while it tends to draw colonies and mother
country closer together, it must also tend to
strengthen the claim of the former to represen-
tation in the imperial councils. The colonies
l,,t lao, OF ka aI fn pn
their own interests and if they decide to throw
in their lot with the mother country rather than
set up for themselves they will demand such
recognition as will make them feel that they
really are an integral part of the empire. Those
who assist in carrying on the wars of a country,
, and whose possessions will be more than ever
involved in such enterprises may reasonably
require a voice in the councils which determine
such policies. That the colonies il they
adhered to the empire, must some day be
accorded Parliamentary representation at West
Minister has been believed for some time, and
indeed appears the logical outcome of present
tendencies. The probability is that the colonial
representatives would neither seek nor be given
n voice in other than colonial measures and
those large questions of foreign policy which
involve the possibility of war. But even such a
change in the Imperial Government would be
great and far-reaching, and it is highly prob
able that the new opinions thus introduced
would be tonic and bencfcent, being from the
nature of tho case strongly representative OF
practical commercial men, and opposed to all
useless and unreasonable wars on general
principles.
The expansion of England which seems to
be lin process Of evolution in this way has its
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15
TIE COST OF THE NEW PARKS.

mass meeting will be held at an early date
to support Mayor Grace in the position which
he has taken concerning the new parks above
the Harlem River. This park question Is the
most important one with which the taxpayers
of New-York are likely to be concerned this
wear. and it demands thorough and intelligent
consideration. The TRIBUNE has given much
space and attention to the arguments OF those
who support the original plan, and also 10 tne
strong objections brought against that plan by
the Mayor and those who sympathlze with MN:
Our leading citizens, without distinction OF
party. should look into this matter Tor them
selves and let their conclusions be known.
If these parks could be acquired without lay
ing tremendous financial burden on the COM
munity, their acquisition would be most desir,
able in every way. But If Mayor Grace ana
those who side with him are right in saying that
the scheme as it now stands will involve an ad-
d,tion to the tax levy of eight millions OF dollars
in single year, the taxpayers will certainly
insist on relief from the Legislature. They Will
not tolerate any such appalling increase OF
taxation as that would involve. BY all means
let lis have mass meetings and the freest and
fullest discussion.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

public corporations, enjoying valuable public
franchises which cost them nothing. Inc
people have q right to know whether
or not those franchises have been
used for the public good. The manager
Of the Municipal Company testified yesterday
that he could not tell what was done with a
million dollars said to have been paid in Tor an
increase of capital stock in that company
Enough has been shown by the investigation
to warrant a considerable reduction IN the
price of gas. There is no excuse for charging
So 25 for what costs the companies even at
their own showing less than ST.. If the Senate
committee fails to provide remedy. it will not
be through lack of information concerning the
evil
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15
Tile ROLLER-SK1TING HOBBY.

The popular liking for roller-skating has
spread so rapidly all over the country, and cx-
hibits such staying power that some good
people are getting frightened about it, and be-
gin to resort to that kind of extravagant de-
nunciation which effects nothing save to make
the iudicous grievc. Thus local preacher
recently declared the roller-skating rink " a new
"temptation more deadly than the gambling
"hell. the theatre, the saloon, or even unwhOle-
{" some literature" 1t is hardly fair to the
theatre to sandwich it thus between the gambling
hell and the saloon, but let that pass. The OBJ
vious effect of such "wid and whirling words ]"
is to reinforce the object of the preachers
antipathy, since all who go there know that as
matter of fact the accusation is out of all
measure No doubt roller-skatng may be
absurd, and possibly many people abuse it.
But the same remark applies to every kind of
amusement and occupation and study. 1t is
not a sane view which assumes that every body
rushes to the rinks because the sport may be
overdone. Experience warrants no such in
furious inference. IL is far more reasonable to
suppose that roller-skating is popular because
it is cheap, easy. and IN the main harmless and
pleasure- giving. AID the exceptional cases of
abuse do not dlSpr0Ve tne popular view. Even
in Dorcas Societies and prayer-mectings the
undue predominance of the Old Adam some
times results in chickering's, scandal and sorrow,
but no one would therefore say that those we'll
intentiohed gatherings were "paths of wicked
ness" or deadly temptations" Of course it
is to be understood that there is need for
parental supervision where young people are
thrown together, and here as in many analogous
situations, the neglect of obvious precautions
may be productive of evil results.
But few will believe that it would be better
for young men to spend their evenings in
saloons and gambling hells than in skating
rinks; few, that is, beside the keepers of the
latter places, and their opinions are obviously
prejudiced. 1t is to be regretted that when the
American public takes up new amusement II
throws itself into the pursuit with so much
energy as to almost warrant'the impression thai
| it is regarded as tho most important business O
| life. But this is National characteristic. and
| it does not mean so much as 1t seems to. Roller
| skating will flourish for time, but the pace II
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

ropp,cN.-Easer feeling in England regarding
the Afghan question. - Chinese EMBASSY III
London deny reported victories by the frehcn
= Gordon Memorial Committee decided 10
erect hospital at Port Said. - Frederich Inc
odore Frerichs is dead - Opposition to Bar
rios increasing. nj,
DoMEsTIC.-An autopsy was had at ran RIVER
Mass. in the case of the child killed by It's nurse
- The Republicans of Chicago nominated a CITY
ticket. - The Oklahoma cOlonists postponed
their invasion. - The Pennsylvania strlkihs
miners have created o coal famine. - Juuge
Colt rendered an important decision in the ease Oh
the Pacific Bank, in Boston. - sergeant
Punkett was buried at Worcester, Mass.
City AND SUBURBAN-Many callers at 0enerai
Grants house. 80 The gas investigation closeh
Death of Charles Tracy. - Mrs, Hudson
held for trial. 80 Lecture by Chauncey NJ. De
new. - Parade of Barnums circus. = Jew
eler Thrall sure that he saw Mr.Conant IN torlda.
- Gold value of the legal-tender silver dollar
(412lo grains), 50. 20 cents. - Stocks were duil,
but after opening weak strengthened In figures ana
closed feverish.
The WEATHER-TMBUNE local observations In
dicate warmer and partly cloudy weather. WIN
chances of snow, followed by clear weather.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

The Democratic press is ringing the changeslon
the business methods of the new Administration.
The precise hour at which the President seats HIM
self at his desk and enters upon the duties of the
day is telegraphed to all the leading party papers
as regularly as the Government weather report
Mr.. Manning's arrival at the Treasury Department
Is also carefully timed and investigations are pend
ing with reference to the breakfast hours Of the
other Cabinet officers. The Democratic press unites
In the declaration that there is business air about
the new Administration that promises well.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

drawbacks as well as its advantages, no DOUBT
but so far as can be perceived at present tne
predominating tendencies are healthy ana In,
vigorating, and promise to solidify ana
strengthen the empire at the same time tna'
they facilitate and stimulate progress IN the
colonies, and increase their consequence ny
rendering them less provincial.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

There is poor comfort to the managers OF the
Barthodi Statue Fund in looking to Congress for an
oppropriation. The Legislature OF this State last
wear passed bill appropriating $4,000 toward the
completion of the pedestal, but Governor Cleveland
vetoed it, Will he rs President look with any more
favor ON the projects Unless the item is inserted
;n an appropriaton bill the Presidents opposition
would be fatal
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

that the disinfecting apparatus be placed on
lighter and the disinfeoting done In tho harbors
This would be much cheaper than to erect build.
ing for the purpose and would save tine and trouble
in handling the rags. 1t is certainly dangerous to
permit the disinfectiol to be made near densely
populated tenement district in Brooklyn, and the
Kings County Grand Jury have not called attention
to the matter too soon.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

In asking Bank President Fish for 5000, ,000 that
precious knave. Ferdinand Ward, remarked with
admirable nonchalance, "Every little helps" A
few little 100000 drops is as much help as the
average man requires. He would feel able to shift
for himself after that.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

Mr. Schurz is lecturing on BENJAMIN Franklin,
with casual reflections upon his private noraiites
and notorious intrigues This Is the same orator
'.ho yehemently protested last autumn against the
,socration of tho graves of the dead against drag
zinc down into the dust great historical names that
Svere the inspiration of American youth, and against
Infamous attempts at PROCLAMATION which even the
most passionate zeal of partlsanshp could not ex
ouse Can it bo that Mr. Schurz has forgotten his
o,, elo1uent denunciation of the hagrant political
yico of paradng the unpleasant experiences OF tho
Fathers of the Republicf
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

The Erening Posts Washington correspondent as
sor,s that Secretary Mannings attitude with refer
once 70 Civil Service reform has become an absorb
ino tonic with Civil Service reformers Why do
tbev take Tweed's "reminiscences seriously Why
mt dismiss them with n smile "-and Higgins,
too!
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

The disinfection Of rags in Wow Of tho possible
cholera scourgo is eminentiy wise; but Is 1t pru-
dent to have the work done in stores on tho water
front Of Irooklynf Tho suggestion made by DR..
ReII rccontlv in TaE TRIBUNE Ia good one. 1t u
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

Connecticut man has bought himself at an auc-
tion two NICE strong. old-fashioned collins Oh
course coins can be had after death just as readily
as before, but, as the Connecticut man cannot very
well employ two collins. perhaps the Democracy
might be able to secure bargain by hunting him up
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

The managers of the Bridge are doing wonders in
disposing of the increased business caused by the
reduction of fares for the railway. The loading and
e,uutyng of cars would be greatly facilitated.
boweycr. if the platforms were widened. AT
present the passengers pass in and out in single Tile
hecause the platform is not wide enough to allow
two persons to go side by side. The pressure of
the present scramble IN and out at the busy hours
would be reduced one-half if the platforms were
enlarged. The model car for the Bridge railway has
NOT vet been constructed. 1t certainly will have
spacious platforms at each end and probably
sliding-doors at the side.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

The sun will be ecpsed tomorrow. 1t is under
stood that Mr. Hendricks regards this MS hopeful
New-York tribune., 1885-03-15

The unwillingness of the gas companies to
make known to the Senate committee theil
financial transactions is inexcusable. They are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-27
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING STAR.


WASHINGTON SCHOOL CLOsING.-The closing
of the public schools began to-day. The closing
exercises of Washington school white boys5
founded by the Father of his Country, took
branches OF the school in charge of Principal
Fieklin and Teachers Greenwich, Wilson, Bag
gOtt, hewitt, Summers, SchOfield, StOutenburg
and Sisson, gathered mt the Peabody hall where
after the assemblage had been called TO order
by the superintendent, the awards were dis
tributed by Hon. Charles +. Stuart, president of
the school board.
CLOSING ExERCIsES.-A large number of
WashingtOnans attended the closing exercises
of st. Johns academy, which took place mt
O'Clock. A very large number of the cadets
are Washington boys, and their relatives and
friends were much interested. Music addresses
and debate on basc ball made up the exer.
won at the local examination, were distributed
by Hon. Is. Kemper, representative OF the uni
versity. Gen. Fttzhugh Lee distributed the
medals and premiums. Medals were awarded
to the iollSWing WashIngsonlans: Ed: A. Jonas.
Fletcher, ]. NJ. CausteI. ]. B. Bioss, W. E. Poul.
BASE BALL-The Nationals, of Washington.
played the Alexandrias at the base ball grounds
here yesterday afternoon. The score was: Ma
NOTES.-The venerable Benz. Barton, Of this
city, was severely injured by the kick Of horse
near his country home, and very badly hurt.
Mr.. A. w. Deahl, an Alexandrian who Is
here yesterday by falling through q hatchway,
-rae HydraaiiOn engine having been put III
thorough order, on Thursday, with 20 pounds
OF steain 1t lifted its water from the river feet
and threw lA-inch stream $50 feet.-Over
100 foxes were killed IN Fairfax county, opps,-
site Washington, last season. The heads OF go
were brought to the court house, and a bounty
OF 90 cents head paid by the authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-27

Business In local securities has been rather
dull during the closing week OF the flrst sum-
mer month. Both bonds and stocks have, how
ever, shown considerable strength, and with
the coming out Of a large amount of money on
account of interest July LIST, a fair advance in
frst-cass investments may be anticipated
Skies, VI, have sold freely at ZIG; =. I. sevens
which seldom come on the market, found ready
purchasers at 121: they are worth more.
The demand for 3-65s continues undated and
they have climbed to 118L. There appears to
be no 1902 skies or per cent 1905 In the
market They would find ready takers at high
prices. Metropolitan r. r. seems to have again
become active and sold at S4A ex-dividend.
tor sale-at 200 it pays per cent Gas stock
Tor some unexplained reason, remained at
42tp the entire week. All Insurance shares
xanced 1 per cent TO 1O1 sales. Real estate
title per cent to 1Ol, with sales. Pepnsyl-
cent dividend due July 10TH. Sales Of Chesa-
peake Potomac are recorded at 55aaa56.