davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1888-10-10
4 Little Barren Kingdom.

The little kingdom of Greece embraces
a territory of about %, 900 square miles,
and has q population of a little more than
1000, 600 Greeks and Albanians. Scotland
has about the same territory and almost
twice as many people. Switzerland has q
third less territory and a third more
people. Belgium and Holland taken to-
gether haze about the same territory as
Greece and five times as many people. AS
for wealth, Greece is proverbially the
poorest country in Europe. Her rugged
mountains and barren shores are hardly
fit in many places for the scantiest vege.
tation; she has no rivers with fertile
banks; her commerce is still ~undeveloped,
and she is cut off from Europe by the
treacherous Adriatic and by the inhospit-
able strip of Turkish territory that prom
ises to keep her for M indefinite future
from opening her railway connection with
the north.
In Greece today it is the universal Gus
tom to speak of going to Europe" just
Americans do with the stormy Atlantic
between New York and Liverpool. Add
to all this the fact that this little barren
kingdom of 1000, 900 souls has u public
debt of $780, DOC, 900, and supports an army
as large as that of the United States.
The taxes are so high that the island of
Crete, now under Turkish rule, would
nearly double it's ratio of taxation should
it enter the kingdom of Greece. But in
spite of all this encouragement Athens to-
day is a busy hive of educational institu-
tions, and in all the country villages there
are thrifty schools, q compulsory law
being carried out with more vigor year
after year. Ten years ago the statistics
for illiteracy in Greece were ahead of
those of Italy today, and these ten years
have revolutionized educational affairs in
Greece.-"H. w. II" in New York Post.
, 1888-10-10

A little Philadelphia miss, who has
been travelling in northern Europe during
the summer with her mother, was much
amused at the way that prevails in Hol-
land of dressing boys and girls under 8
years of age exactly alike in full dark
skirts and bright bodices. The only way
to tell them apart is that the girls wear
plain caps, while the boys caps are col
ored- Both wear the hair short, with
bangs, so that the face offers no hint as
to the sex of the child.-Philadelphia
Times.
, 1888-10-10

The tendency of the time is to increased
luxury. There will be more pretty little
adjuncts to the dressing case this year
than ever. Toilet sets have been growing
richer and richer every year. Last year
ivory backs to brushes, and ivory combs
were considered the proper things. This
year everything runs to oxidized silver
for combs and brush and mirror backs. /
suppose after awhile gold will be the
proper caper.-J. A w. Fernow in Globe.
Democrat
, 1888-10-10
Dr.. Wagae7&cs.
sPBCIAhIsTs

We offer no apology for devoting so much time
and attention to this much neglected class of
diseases, believing that no condition of human
iy is too wretched to merit the sympathy and
best services of the profession to which we be
i3 my as n many are INNOCENT sufferers, and that
TO relieving the afflicted and saving
them from worse than death, is no less a
phllanthrophist and a benefactor to his race
than the surgeon or physician who by close APP
plication excels IN any other b anch of his pro-
fession. And, fortunately for humanity the day
is dawning when the false philanthrophy that
condemned the victims of folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law, to die uncared
for, has passed away.
YOUNG MEN
Whomay be suffering from the effects of youth
full follies or indiscretions, will do well to avail
themselves of this the greatest boon ever laid
at the alter of suffering humanity. DIR. WAC
NER Will guarantee to forfeit five hundred dol
lars for every case of seminal weakness or pri-
vate disease of any kind or character which he
undertakes and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-A GED MEN.
There are many men of the age of 80 to 60 who
are troubled with too frequent excavations of
the bladder often accompanied by a slight
ing of the system in a manner the patient cam
not account for. On examining the urinary de
posts ropy sediment will often be found, and
sometimes small particles of albumen will an
pear, or the color will be of akin or milkish
hue, again changing to a dark and turbid APP
Pearanee. There are many men who die of
this difficulty ignorant of the cause, which is
lne second stage OF Sem1nal eakneS DIR.
Wagner will guarantee a cure in all such
cases and a healthy restoration of the genito-
urinary organ. Consultation free. Thorough
examination and advice. $500.
See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Daily Denver News and Tribune-Repuhli-
can.
All communications should be addressed
DIR. WAGNER & co.
l4l4 Larimere street. Address, Box 27sS, Den
yer, Colorado.
Cut this out and take along
, 1888-10-10

The third class passenger is becoming
more and more conspicuous in England.
According to q report of the Great North.
ern railway for one-half of the year, first
traffic, second class 81 per cent. and third
class VI per cent.-Chicago Herald.
, 1888-10-10

A postal card sent from London around
the world via Hong Kong and San Fran.
cisco returned to it's destination after q
tour of seventy days. This is forty days
less thar the time taken ten years ago.
, 1888-10-10

A good file is now a part of o tramp's
outfit. He finds 1t useful when there IS a
barbed wire fence between him and scr2o
thing desirable.
, 1888-10-10

To be a successful fool, a man must be
more wise than foolish.-Uncle Esek.
, 1888-10-10
years.

The population OF st. Petersburg has
diminished by $4,000 in the last seven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10

In conversation with prominent gentle
man, resident of Boothbay. the Journal
man CLEANED the following facts in regard to
what is going on a, Boothbay this winter.
How is business at Boothbay 2" Well
it is good to say the least. There
seems to be revival of the business interests.
On the ground laid bare by that fire Of Nov.
1856 three large buildings are in process Of
erection 1t has been voted 70
put in water and the contracts
have been assigned to II. A. Hancox 4 Co.,
of New York. The water is taken from
Adams pond. and is brought two miles
and a half The conOact is to be COM
pleted Nov. l, 1883. The reservoir will be
on Kenniston's Hill and will have 225 feet
head Twenty-Five hydrants and three drink
ing fountains are to be put in"
What development is now going on pre-.
paratory for summer businee?"
"well two buildings are being erected on
Paradise Point, Murray hill is being cleared
up and at Bayvillc Mr.. Bodge has two
cottages in process of erection. Mr.. Pierce
of Sioux City has crew clearing up his
lot. Commodore Mutt has bargained for q
cottage there. l.. b. Chttenden of New
Jersey is clearing up Davis Island. Al Isle
of Springs they have already built the finest
wharf in that section. Yes, business there
is decidedly better"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
HALLOwELL.

Mrs. DIR. McDavid, of Augusta, was in
the city Monday, calling upon friends.
Mrs. M. Hawkes. has recently returned
from Portland, where she has had Il painful
operation performed on one of the fingers Of
her right hand.
Rev. Mr. Palmer preached in the Method.
ist vestry Saturday evening. Rev. c. J.
Clark, presiding elder of the Augusta NJ. Il.
district, preached an interesting sermon Sun
day afternoon.
One of our merchants took advantage Of
the general iciness of last week and actually
skated down hill and through Water street
to the general wOnderment of the unsteady
pedestrians and his own convenience.
Active preparations are being made at the
ice houses for the frozen harvest.
Miss IIussey, one of the teachers In the
Boston public schools, has been visiting in
the city.
The company which meets over the store
of Clary & Quinn, do not understand why
they should be called the Anarchist Club.
They have no organization and no name.
precisely Then why not Anarcbist2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
REV. WIN. F. DAVIS


BosToS, Jan. ..
The case of Rev. VIM. F. Davis, who is
now undergoing imprisonment III the Suffolk
county jail for violating city ordinance in
preaching upon Boston common without
permit from the mayor, was discussed by the
Evangelical Alliance at its meeting of Nov.
lith last, and at that time committee was
chosen to prepare car, full summary of the
facts, precedents and laws involved in the
case. This report was presented at a meet
ing of the Evangelical Alliance in the Melon
aon this morning.
The committee refralns from all comment
upon Mr.. Davis personal controversy with
the city authorities, but devotes nearly the
entire repor to history of the various at
tempts in years past, to preach the gospel on
public grounds, to the presentation of the
different ordinances that have been adopted
in connection herewith from time to time,
and to a discussion of the principles involved
in the matter The committee combats the
arguments that the ordinance is needful for
the prevention of disorder and breaches of
the peace as urged by its supporters, and
says this reasoning involves a wrong princi
pie in government
The liability to abuse the liberty of free
speech upon the public grounds, does not
yet war rant the endeavor to prevent such
abuses BY an ordinance establishing cen
sorship of speakers and preachers by some
city othcal. wait until a man mas commit
ted breach of the peace aud then proceed
against him by the forms OF law already ex-
isung and applying impartiaiiy To all such
cases alike. The state supreme court IN
passing upon this ordnance, has sad 1--WE
see no grounds tor holding 1t to be uhreason-
able or Invalid. l's purpose Is 10 promote
the public peace and TO protect the puolic
grounds from injury, and 1t Is calculated to
effect these ends without violating the JUST
rights OF any citizen. In onset to this the
committee quotes declslon OF the Michigan
supreme court IN slmiiar case, to the ell
feet that "a law Is unconstitutional when
torblds preaching as nuisance; 1t can be
restrained only when 1t is proved to be nul-
sance in each case. 1t Is the 'unreguiated
oiiclal discretion. TO whlch thls ordinance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10

10 the President in that time for his approval
was joint resolution authorizing the pay
of the salaries of the officers of Congress
on the 22d ultimo. The failure of the
Speaker to announce the House committees
until las, Thursday, prevented concurren,
action upon any measures of public impor-
tanee, for while the Senate has been ready
fIr business since the 18th. of December,
that body is not in the habit of sending leg
islarion, matured on its side, 10 the House.
until that body in its turn has completed its
organization and is prepared to consider such
legislation in proper committees.
About 1000 bills have so far been intro
duced in the House and one third that num-
Dor in the Senate. A majority of them will
never get beyond the committee room. 1t
will be well into the week before the House
comp letes its organization of It's committees
and settles down to work.
Ex-senator Joseph f. Mcdonald says; Il
doubt if the bill reducing the surplus at one
time can get through under the circum-
stances. but believe some sort of COM
promise measure will be finally passed.
look upon the matter as somewhat doubtful
however, and think it can only be accom-
plished after hard struggle
The President sent TO Congress today mes
sages in which attention is called TO the
terms existing in the submarine cable
treaty which require the enactment of laws
looking to the punishment of persons for
the violation of its provision and also sub
mitting the report of the Indian commission
ers, who recently reached an agreement with
the Indians in Montana, for the reduction of
their reservation, also recommending that
proper legislation be enacted for holding
maritime conference in Washington with the
view of devising measures for the better
protection of life and property at sea, and
also recommending the approval of the
meridian conference, favoring
the establishment of prime meridian uni
yersal day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
MAINE DISPATCHES.
THE STACK MURDER.
The Coroners Inquest Held at CumbeI-
land Mills


PORTLAND, Jan. 8.
A coroner's inquest in the Stack murder
case at Cumberland Mills was held in War
rem hall, Cumberland Mills, beginning at
10 O'Clock this forenoon The inquest
which was private, expected to be long
session of inquiry and a verdict was not ex-
pected 10 be reached until late in the after
noon. Previous 10 assembling the jury, as
.islant county attorney, F. V. Chase in
spected the Stack premises where the TRACE
dy Of Thursday night was enacted. Mr.,
Stack aud other members of the family were
questioned, and made to rehearse again their
story of the events that happened on the
night of the tragedy, Mr.. Stack told his
story circumstantially not varying in any
particular from what has been told before
At tins hour of the day he had not heard that
any susplcions were directed against himself,
and appeared ungestrained in his recital. AZ
ter going through with his story, and CON
lucting the attorney through the house from
point to point to illustrate the periods of his
narrative, showing where he stood when he
fred the pistol and where the robber was
when first discovered, he led the way finally
to the back door and out in the yard, where
pointing in the direction where the alleged
robber disappeared be- said That's the
List | saw of him. This is my story The
one / have told all along and the one my son
tells also His story and mine are just alike" :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
B1DDEroRDs DIVORCE SUIT.
Staples Trial Continued Until the May
Term of the s. j. Court

BIDDEFoRD, JAN s.
Biddeford's sensational divorce suit came
up for hearing in the Supreme Court here to-
day. Orrin II. Staples who brings libel
against his wife was given a lengthy exam
ination relative to his financial standing. The
counsel for his wife asked continuance Of
the trial until the May term, owing to the
sickness of Mrs. Staples. Judge Virgin
granted the request, allowing $50 for attor-
neys tees, but nothing for support of the
wife, who is now stopping at home with her
father, Post Master Shaw. The custody OF
the children, pending the trial, was given TO
the neither, with the condition that the father
should have the privilege of seeing them as
often as was expedient.
The attachment for $50 900 placed upon
the clothing store by his wife has not yet
been removed. The store is in charge of
keeper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
THE OTISFIELD PULP MILL.
Particulars Regarding the Cost OF Its
Erection.

LivERMoRE FALLS. Jan. 9.
The recently published statement that the
pulp mill, being erected at Otistield, would
cost $3.50 900, is Wild and unfounded exag-
Seration. Well informed gentlemen state
that the mill with water wheels will not cost
over slOO, 900 at the highest estimate, and
the machinery will not cost 100000. Il. d..
Shanahans contract for the foundation
of Auburn. will put in the wood and iron
work AT an expense not exceeding $4,000.
The contract for laying brick has been let
will commence work with a small crew of
men in few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
GRIMES and ACCIDENTS.
ANOTHER RAILROAD HORROR.
The Cars Take Fire and EmisrantS Lose
all their Clothing Two Killed and
Many Seriously Injured.
The Conductor Flees to the Woods and
is Pursued by 20 Cowboys.
CHEYENNE. Wyo., Jan.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 8.
The West bound Union Passenger train
left here last evening and halted near Eison
station at $50 A. Nj. TO repair Il sligh, dam
age 10 the engine. The train proceeded a
few hundred yards when freight train rum
ming at high rate, rounded the curve and
crashed into the rear car, telescoping two
emigrant ears which caught fire and were
entirely consumed. The rear of the sleeper
was also burned.
The following is list of the killed and
injured: Child of Mrs. Jennie Street, aged
3, killed. and the body burned in the wreck.
The infant son of Mr.. 4 Mrs. johnson died
after reaching Rawlins. Both parents were
badly hurt, Several others were seriously
.njuiel.
The thermometer was 20 degrees below,
and thirty miles distance from assistance.
The clothing of many immigrants were con-
sumed by the flames. A number weer badly
frozen.
Scot Vermillon, conductor of the passen-
ger train, fled to the bluffs after the accident.
Twenty cowboys searched for him all day.
1t is believed he was crazed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
The Annual Meeting of the Philadel-
phia and Reading r. r.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 8.

PHILADELPHfA, Jan. ..
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Philadelphia & Reading railroad was held
today. The annual report of President Cor
bin shows the gross earnings to be S2l 762, =
929; expenses, Sl0,7ol ,357; net earnings,
1881, so. Receipts from the coal and
iron company $40 9,425,S07; expenses, sl7,-
977 ,325 net earnings. S2,448,4s2. VIM.
d. Lockwood offered the following resolu-
ton:
Whereas, The cause of the strike on the
Philadelphia & Reading road seems proper
and subject to arbitration, therefore
Resolved, That Geo W. Chlds be ap-
pointed arbitrator to settle the difficulties be-
tween the company and the employees.
On motion of Alfred Sully the resolution
was laid on the table. Austin Corbn was re-
elected president. Resolutions looking tc
the issue of bonds, andifor carrying out the
plan of reorganization we're adopted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
THE NATIONS 'SCAPITAL.
Lamar's Prospects for a Seat on
the Supreme Bench.
The Exclusion Of the Chinaman Again
Demanded.
Bayard'S Fisheries EesOtiatOfS Again As
Semble.
General Review OF the Session and of
the Day.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.
The President has transmitted to Congress
a communication from the secretary OF the
interior submitting with papers two addition
al reports from the commission appointed to
conduct negotiations with certain tribes of
Indians for the reduction of their reserya-
tions etc. under the act of May Is, 1886.
These two reports, With the three transmit
ted to the last Congress, complete the work
of the commission. The commissioner of
Indian affairs summarizes the reports as fol-
lows: An agreement with the Indians Ill
Northern Montana, provides for the cession
to the United States of more than seventeen
million five hundred thousand acres, the con-
sideration being four and half million dol
lars for the benefit of the Indians.
The upper and middle Spokane Indians re-
linquish all title to lands outside the Indian
reservations in Idaho aud Washington terri
tories and agree to remove TO the Occur de
Alene reservation in Idaho, the consldera-
ton being S95 900 expended for their bent :
lit. The Cour de Alene Indians relinquish
all title to lands outside their present reser-
vation in Idaho for Sl50.000 and also agree
to the removal of the Spokanes, Pend
D'Orellies and certain other Indians to their
reservation. The Pend D'Oreillies agree to
remove to Couer de Alene reservation.
The secretary says that the ratification of
the agreements will open to settlement Il
large area now held in the form of Indian
reservations, and will remove some serious
hindrances to the contentment, permanent
settlement, and more rapid advancement of
the Indians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
Fall Rivers Municipal Affairs Again in
Running Order.

ALL RIVER, Jan ?.
The dead lock in the board of overseers of
the poor, which has existed since the begin
ming of the year was broken tonight at a
special meeting, when Alderman Reed, who
has made tie by voting with the democrats,
went over to the republicans Mayor Cum
mings and the three democratic aldermen
withdrew from the meeting and the six re-
publcans, constituting quorum, remained
and conducted the business. Joseph Harrl-
son was again elected agent by six votes.
This action was taken to avoid any question
as to the legality of his former election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Traffic on the third avenue elevated rail-
road at New York, was delayed half an hour
Monday afternoon on account of train be-
ing thrown from the track by a misplaced
switch.
Hon. James 5. Rollins of ST. Louis, ex-
member OF Congress, died Monday morning.
The magazine Outing published in New
York was sold Monday to j. II. Worman,
proprietor of the Saratogian.
Cooper Union in New York was crowded
Monday night by the county democracy to
celebrate the victory of New Orleans. Dis
trict Attorney Fellows presided and Freder-
ick X. Coudert was orator. A letter of
repre, was read from Pres. Cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
GARDINER.

+. NJ. Lawrence of South Gardiner, whose
sickness has been brief, passed away Sunday
morning. Mr.. Lawrence WAS young man,
apparently just ready to begin life, and man
of fine character and ability. lie is mourncd
by a large circle Of friends.
c. W. Price, NJ. D., of Richmond, was in
town yesterday.
q. NJ. Moore, of the firm of Owen, Moore
s CO., of Portland, and J. A. jackson, the
insurance man from Portland, were at the
Evans House, yesterday.
The meeting of the Y. NJ. C. A., Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Thomas Hoag, Was
very largely attended and much interest
taken. The Y. NJ. e. A. Is in very -four
ishng condition and the new gymnasium
will make u very attractive feature of their
rooms.
A horse hitched in front of the shooting
gallery, yesterday afternoon, got his blanket
partly of, which frightened him. He made
several revolutions around the post and sue
cecded in dcmolishing the sleigh, but failed
to get away.
James Wood was arrested in Bath, as the
supposed robber of Lawrences store at SO.
Gardiner, and locked up. Marshal Norton
found that Wood was in Jail at the time the
store was robbed and was not released until
Thursday night, and accordingly ordered his
release. Sheriff Stinson is at work on the
case with Marshal Norton.
The funeral services of Geo. White Of
Randolph, whose death was mentioned Sat
urday, occurred yesterday afternoon.
| The river begins to appear natural for this
season of the year. Many of the ice compa-
nics begin work this morning, and it is re-
ported that some are cutting. The ice 10
from nine to eleven inches thick. Should
we have it cold now the ice will be cut with
comparatively little expense for scraping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
THE STRIKERS ARE MASTERS.
The Reading City Government Alarmed
at the Situation.
READING, Jan.

READING, Jan. 9.
Ii is the opinion generally expressed that
the miners are the masters of the situation
The Reading city council tonigh, passed res
olutons declaring that its members view with
alarm the near approach of the closing down
of Reading manufacturing establishments
caused by the scant supply of fuel, believing
that great harm will be done to the wage
workers and business interests of the city in
diverting trade to other localities and retard-
ing the growth of the city. A committee of
five was appointed to wait on President Cor
bin and urge him to effect settlement of
the troubles by arbitration at once.
At the regular meeting of the board of
trade tomorrow a committee will be appoint
ed to confer with the Reading officials rela-
tive to a settlement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-10
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Buries workmen Beneath Falling Walls
and Injures Others,

Brazil, Ind, Jan. ..
Batteries and 10 occupying entire north
end of the rolling mill here, exploded this af-
ternoon at II 80, with terrific force, demol-
ishing the north end of the building Matt
Mortimer paidler. was found buried under
a mass of red hot brick, burned to Il crisp.
Six were injured, and it is feared several 9TH
ers are buried under the debris.