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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Tho Warfare Upon Commissioner
Tanner

The organized effort Of the Democratic
leader. to break down the deserved and
growing popularity Of Hon. james
Tanner. Couimi. sioner Of Pensions. has
been very cordially seconded by the
Democratic Pres. throughout the country
There haq been 40 falsehood too pa pablr
or no innaendo too mean or cowardiy to
BE- used against him. But this Indian
method Of warfare will deceive no One.
It il being overdone and will react upon
the narrow mi nded politicians Who insti-
gated it. The people understand the
origin 81 thi- mud bombardment and
will not be slow In reading
between the line. and detecting the mo-
tive for it, Mr.. Tanners course has been
an open aud an honorable one. He has
administered the affairs Of his Important
Office with wise Judgment and signal
ability lie has deserved and has reCev-
ed the warm endorsement ~ the patriotic
sentiment Of the country which believes
that this great and wealthy nation should
literally remember those who fought its
| battles In the huur Of peril. The contrast
between the broad and liberal policy Of
| of Mr.. Tanner and the narrow and par-i-
monious methods Of hl4 predecessor has
been very marked. Mr Tanner ha. gain
ed immeasurably in popularity and public
esteem by the comparison.
His course has been an agreeable change
| from the course that characterized the
action Of tlevelands Administration,
whose whole attitude was one Of hostility
| to the survivors Of the I mon and whose
policy was niggar,ily in the extreme.
This fusiladc Of SANDER and mi-repre-
scntation will do Mr.. Tanner no injury
whatever It. viii only strengthen his
hold upon the affections of the people. Hi
record has been an open one and his de-
tractors are unable TO bring single
specific, charge against him. His career
has been an honorable one. He WIS
brave soldier and lost both legs 10 the ser
vice of hi. country. He knows the vain,
Of the services Of those who saved fhs
Union. and his DEALING with them vii
always be worthy of great and prosperous
coun,ryw hich owes them an undying debt
ofgratitude Referring to the warfare
upon him Commissioner Tanner says
Last Thursday there was an assembling,
Of such Democratic Congressman "a were ii
thi, city Wa-hington) and they came 10 the
Same conclusion and then and there EN-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Worthy OF success.

1t nov the suit 81 the well known
acii, .,Gracie wade, against the cigarette
fr,a Il ". Duke & sons, cigarette manu-
r.. surers, /. attracting much attention.
81 hargcs that the defendants u-'d a
picture Of her pretty face and head and
ATT he'd To II ~ immode-t representation
Of s. oman 10 tlghr. aud distributed it ou
H., cigarettes hroadca-t over the c"un-
try much 10 her modification and the In
lui} II her good name. i, j. 3" BE- hoped
thai MIS- " ade viii be- .gcce.-fui. Firms
VIII, are guilty of circulating 'pctI pictar"'
Ge ye the condemnation Of all respect
abb. lsopir lt i. 10 BE- hoped that saef
at .xsmple may b" made Of this pait'c
ul.- one, a. shal put an end to this dis
graz fnl practice Ia the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

A clergyman, after years of suffering from
that loathsome disease. Catarrh. and vainl,
trying every known remedy. at last founi
recipe which completely cured and saved hin
from death. Any sufferer from this dread
full disease sending q self-sddressed stampe'
envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence, as Warrer
ST.. New York City. will receive the recip'
free Of charge.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Aesthetic Suicides.


What i. the reason of the growing tender
cy IN the direction Of committing suicide in
a dre.. suitr More than one case of the
kind has been reported lately, and the thing
seem. to be becoming a craze. Probably We
shall soon hear of poor man struggling
bard to raise the money to buy dress suit,
so that he can follow the prevailing style in
suicides How is a phenomenon like this to
be accounted for: II is an interesting ques-
| ton for the student Of social philosophy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

II i. understood that but very few Of the
one thousand tickets issned for the Gen.
Butler address at Watervilis can nos be OBJ
tanned. The largest church 10 the city has
been secured, and citizens from all parts Of
theStste will be present to listen to the
famnns uYltOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The number Of patient. in the insane Hos
pital at the end u the present quarter, March
ct, vas 80. Tbi. /. two less in number
than the corresponding quarter a wear ago.
The expenses incurred in running the hospi-
tai for the last quarter va, s3S ,ll6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

and which have been admirably preserv-
ed BY the dry sand They date from the
Greek epoch in Egypt There are more
than I0o Of these portraits, which give
an accurate idea of all the types. the COS
tunes. hair dressing. etc, Of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The life of steel rails is fixed by Ger
man commission at an average of 80 years
This il the result Of observations extending
over six years made on railways in Germany
Austria. Hungary, Holland and Belgium
The conditions assumed are an annual traffic
Of 3, 40 900 tons and minimum and maxi
mum wear and tear of o ,001 aud 00l7 mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

service pipe has been put into the filter
the dam and a Belknap water motor will be
used to cleanse the filter during the summer
thus doing away with the heat from the
steam apparatus which has been in nse
Gently. II the motor proves able TO do salts
factory work it will be retained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

Customs officers have been Informed
that parcels post convention has Been
concluded With the Republic Of salvador,
and are instructed 10 treat dutiable mer-
chaa.iise arriving from that country By
parcels post the same a. similar importa-
ton. from the British West Indies col
Onifs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

Will you suffer with dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer is guarantee =
to cure YOU. For sale by C. B Murphy
inly Pix e lwchvky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL
NOTES.


II is stated that since the introduction OF
natural gas 500 shade trees have been killed
by natural "a. leaks in the parks of ALE
uhenv f'ity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Lighting Railway by EI~ct.t ity.

After the terrible experience of the last
few wears of res started in railway trains
during An accident by stoves or lamps, it is
rpss-urlng to know that at least one source
of danger is being removed by the superses
sion hy the electric light of the oil lamp on
many of the railroad lines. The element of
safety is one of the gre .test inducements for
the Introduction of electric lamps. "a it is
quite impossible for any ire TO catch from
them while the oil lamp is never safe. One
of the recent installations of the improved
system of lighting is on the Michigan Cen
trail road v here the cars are fitted with
storage batteries. The expenditure of cleo
tricity is comparatively small. and the light
secured is much more brilliant than that of
the ordinary lamns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

Three dollar. and seventy cents
Is the amount paid out by the city
treasurer Of Auburn for crow. head. They
have all been brought in since the corn crop
began TO break ground and the hunters in
each instance were farmers boys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

According To the estimates Of the pub
fishers Of the city directory for 1883,
about to be Issued, the present population
Of chicago Is over so, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

Lesiston physician has succeeded in
discovering the meanest man in Maine The
Doctor generously prescribed for him gratis
and then the base migrate departed, taking
with him new pair of shoes belonging to
hi. bene factor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The horrible crime of arson, on charge OF
which father and son have Just been ar
rested in Elallowell is one which our Law.
Justly punish with the severest penalties
Not only does the incendiary destroy the
property to which he applies his torch, but
he endsngtrs the life and property of the
entire community Men who will deliber
ateiy plan and execute crimes of such mag
nitude are more than deserving of the punish
ment which the law provides
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
sc-lsdTuTh&slswiweowl5.4s

Sleepless night. made miserable By that
terrible cough Shiloh's cure is the remedy
for you. For sale by C. B Murphy
y2f&vlwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The l.esi.ton Fire Department has made
a saving ~ 81 100 over the expenses Of last
year. At this rate it ought not to take the
fire department Of that city many years to
be self sustaining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

Next mosth the four incoming States bold
their constitutional conventions and select
their officers. and the political Temperature
out that way is excessively warm Our
Congressman Reed is among the orators on
the stump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The latest e.timate Of the total loss Of
property in the Conemangh Valley by the
food places the figure at about $1,000,
GGsl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
SOCIAL 2noiicrs.


SOcol Et(Ottcr$.
Casco Bay.
II c'cr YOU sail ON Casen Ray
When hrlds green and skies are sweet
Aud watch the foam cnpIsi waves ~ pla,
wherr lana aud sea teach hands and greet
A. friend with friend in rude delight,
Your soul, like hirl, ~ break Of da,
" III rise for manl tovous light
Midst summer isles ot ta>cp haN
OF ta>ru RaN Sweet Cason RsN
whcr, life is JOY ami loN, st play
Midst summer isles ~ Cs,co kay
Oh, Wild and glad aud circlius far,
m, r,ppr- sparkle from Nrur prov
A. siiVrrN laughter from star
When Venus decks the evening brow
And where the islands stand apart
Ih5' ocean waves roll ia tu pay
some tribute from the seas great heart
to gentle. quecnly tasc0 RaN
10 Casco Bay p,aT Ca>cu na>
Your soul imhihys the salt spray
And sings with lO,Vls tascu Hay.
Down smiling channels shadows rur
Aud Skinner on the grocu hue tides
And, booming III" far oil guu,
Where iiarpswe sea trn'n s,1 divides,
You hear the breakers sull,n roar
And watch the waves asCt nj In SPRAY
White all around hrhnd. h'furr,
The whit, sails swell GA tasCo Hay
ia CasCo lay tAit Casco hay
The white sails III and bear away
The happy ship- on tascu Hay,
RCiUUpttH \. li1fArf, "a t'sufHFA flT J4iE.
The schooner Jeremiah Smith is unloading
coal at the wharf in the rear of Aliens hnill-
ing
The first trip of the Weeks Mills stage
under the management of A. d Miller was
made yesterday.
II YOU happen to see small boy chasing
humble bee you will know when he Wells
that he has caught It.
Workmen are laying the water service
pipe for the public building. The pointing
will be completed this week.
The following semi-annu,l dividends have
been declared by the National Banks in thus
city First National 4. Augusta 4, Granite
I4l2.
A meeting of the school committee of the
Village district will soon be held Several
changes in the corps of teachers viii be
ma e.
There will be a Parish Meeting of the
Unitarian society at the church. this evening,
a, eight O'Clock A full Attendance is de
sired.
The erection of barracks 100 feet by "a To
contain the patients removed from the IN
fected wards. commenced at the Insane Hos
pital yesterday.
In the list of city taxes published in our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
TO VACATION TOURISTS.

Parties leaving the city on their sum.
mer vacations, can have the DAILY
JOURNAL sent to their address for any
length Of time desired. ut Is cents per
week. Address Of paper changed when
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

David II. Houston. of Middletown, \.
Y, by his attorney, has hled suit against
the city and county of san Francisco, by
which he asks for $500. 900, 600, the value
Of the Alta California grant. which plain
tiff claims was decided to Ferdinand Ma
china by Governor Micheltorens of Alta
California in ls43. The land in question
includes many acres thickly covered with
buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

A fine crayon portrait Of Rev. >. 7. smith,
ID. D., author Of the national hymn
America" has just been received BY the
librarian Of Colby University. DIR. Smith,
in early life, was pastor in Wstersiile and
taught modern languages to the college
classes. He was for twenty years a member
Of the board Of trustees Of Colby.
John w. Chase Of this city ia now busily
engaged in perfee,ing an excursion trip to
the Gettysburg centennial. Sept. 2Gth. Ar
engagements are being made to charter the
new steamer "Kennebecr to run from Gard
iner to Baltimore, taking in the attractions
Of the Boston and New York harbors on the
trip. This leaves a train ride Of about %
miles TO complete the trip. BY this method
the cost Of transportation will be reduced
to something ike sll for the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Vol cEs FROM THE PREss
Hard 20 Pi~a-~-


Last year the Democrats we're greatly ex-
erc.sed over the surplus in the TT easury. this
year they are frightened almost to death be-
cause they fear that Con missioner Tanner
will do something 70 decrease that very same
surplus. IL is % be feared that the Demo
Gratis are very bard to suit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

On Whit Monday there were 10 loss
.i53. 80 visitors At the Paris Exhibition.
in addition to about 81, eco free admissions.
II i estimated that nearly 5000 frames
damage was done to the trees and grass
Pilots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

Careless marksmen appear to be increas-
ing in Maine Saturday afternoon a pistol
bullet crashed through one of the big panes
Of glass in the window of Samuel Smith
dry goods store in Bidde ford. Fortunately
no damage wa. done, but this incident should
show the necessity Of extreme caution in the
use of fire arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The outlook for throngs OF summer visit
or- along our Maine coast IS reported to be
excellent. Hot weather helps some of our
crops very much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

A curious exhibition of portraits. more
than 2,oa years old. has just been opened
in Paris These are paintings which
once ornamented Egyptian barft places.
iment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Maine Gossip

Horsemen are an1ioa. TO have more race.
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
A Jadieious Selection

(Pitt.burg Disia,eh.)
la tackliDg Portugal, England seems TO
have jadieiously selected safe antagonist
Ths NrrASh Etiuaktfr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

the North Shrewsbury from Red Bank,
\. J., were chased by the sea serpent.
The young men are teetotalers, but had
aboard n humber of pies, of which they
had freely partsken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

~ OfK VIII iii EIFrtss-I
The keafsar2e has arrived At Hsyti in
first class trim for business. II the dusky
inhabitants Of that disturbed isle have par
ticle Of soridly wisdom any where about
them. they vill let America citizens and
vessels severely alone for the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The serious epiiemcs which have from
time TO time threatened the existence of the
silk industry Of France and other countries
have drawn the attenti IN of scientists to the
problem of Initiating the product of the silk
worm The difficulty has been overcome by
the chemists. who now produce in their lab
oratories not only clever substitute for, but
an actual imitation of natural silk. The
elasticity of this artificial product is said to
be analogous to that of raw silk. 1t can be
dyed by the ordinary process and it is said
that in brilliancy, texture and general beauty
it even surpasses the natural product of the
cocoon.
COnsum ptton of Coal by Ocean Steamers.
The tremendous speed which has lately
been attained by the Atlantic racers entails
a prodigous expenditure in fuel Consider
! ing the consumption of coal even on the
/ crack steamers so late as ten years ago. il
! is almost appalling TO read that one of the
ocean flyers on her last trip used ''only 22o
tons of coal day, or something over 500
tons. in itself cargo for 4 sailing ship of the
/ first-cass during the entire voyage. II
seems safe to predict that the efforts of the
engineers will non be devoted quite as much
TO the more economical application of power
AS to the generation of more power by their
engines. The profit represented by Il saving
/ in the consumption of coal has become quite
as important an oh Jet of desire in the Atlantic
passenger trade AS the attainment of high
: anapI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The fourth annual report of the State
Board of Health i nearly through the press
and will be ready for delivery early this
month Among the papers which il will
contain are the following of great special
interest to he people of our State, viz
Small pox Al Cumberland Mills Diphtheria
At the Insane Hospital, Typhoid fever at
Washhuru; and Public Health book in Port
land Papers of general Importance, but
not of so much local interest as the above,
contained IN the report. are; Water analy
sis; Public water supplies; Pneumonia as
an infectious or epidemic disease; epide mic
jauudice Cerehro-spinal meningitis; As to
the iDfeetiousness OF diphtheris On the
identity of Group and dphtheria; On the fl
,erug capacity of the soil; Light gy mnastics
for schools; Pollution of water supplies; As
to the spontsnei'y of infectious diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The banks of the l'uitcd Kingdom
numbering $50, have deposited with them
f9oo. 900, eco belonging to their customers,
aud it i calculated that considerable
portion perhaps fifth of this vast
amount will never b. claimed. Numbers
of persons deposit money without any in
timaiiou ct the fact 10 their friends, and
then disappear from the scene. \ large
revenue i. derived from notes burned,
lost At sea or otherwise destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Manufacture of CeIlulotd.

Most celulod is made in France. A roll
If paper is slos ~ unwound and at the same
tine il saturated with mixture five parts of
sulphuric and two parts of nitric acid, which
falls up, the paper fine spray. This
change the celulose of the paper into pv-
rox, lire, or gun cotton The excess Of the
acid having been expelled by pressure the
paper is washed with plenty of water, and all
traces of acid have been removed. 1t is
then reduced to pulp ard passes on to the
bleaching trough. 1t il this gun cotton
which gives it It's explosive nature. Most of
the water having been got rid of by means
of a strainer. il is mixed with from 90 to 40
per cent Of lis weight in eamphor; a second
mixture ard grinding follows. The pulp i,
spread out in hin slab, v h oh are squeezed
in the hydraulic press until they are dry
as chips. Then they are rolled in h. ated
rollers and come out in elastic strips. They
are from that point worked up into almost
any conceivable form
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02

The most approved way of throsing
blood hounds off the track has been dis
covered by South Carolina convict who
recently escaped from prison. knowing
that his trail would be followed he used
two pounds Of strong snuff To sprinkle in
his tracks, and the dogs let 90 and re-
turned in disgust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
Nxw ANY NRriskAKNrx.

Nsw ApySRrisKsKNrx.
tolt's Armory Press,
steamer Islander.
For rrut-tettagv At OCEAN ruini.
july inSvsimVut>-S. A. hran i TO.
Passengers for weeks Mills-A. II Miller
kmploy Hent ofiie",
Fer sslr-A Young horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02
Tho DAYS Outlook.

Now that Harvard has tried almost
and still failed To- beat Bob Cook sturdy
y ale oar>men, wouldn't it be- well to Civ"
Fred rlaistcd'> git thar" stroke a trial
Plaisted isn't much of an aquatic Aesthete
hut the men whom he trains have an
astonishing tendency 10 win races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-02


The ship yards at Bath are very busy
places, notwithstanding il is midsummer,
and about one thousand men are employed in
the different yards. Al the New England
Company works three hundred and fifty
men are employed, and work is being pushed
on one steamer, one propeller, and four
scbooners The steamer is for the Portland
and Boston line. She is 27s feet long, and
will have three tiers of state rooms. The
propeller is being built for the Portland and
New York line, and is 22j feet long The
four schoon.rs are of the following named
burti ems capacity respectively one of $40
tons, one If 500 tins, one of 500 tons. and
one of lio0 tons. n addition to the above
two schooners are being built at the yard
of + :. Crosby, two by lion. VIM. Rogers
Sesatl: two by 6 g. Deering; two by b.
W < II F Marse. and one by John Me
Donald In addition to the above the HYDE
Iron Works are doing large business and
give emplo, ment to about sixty hands. These
various yards pay off every Saturday and are
the great source of the Industrial prosperity
Of the b. autfui city of the lower kenne bee.
Nothing gave ns more pleasure while on a
recent visit TO Bath. than stroll about the
little park or common towards the north part
of thu city The grounds have a pleasing
diversity of contour AMI the park appears to
he we'll kept There lea little bit of water
at one cor aer and an elevation near the cen
treated The water forms An rregu-
lar shaped pool, in which is a
fountain in fairly good roak work
design. and acros. one arm of this sheet OF
water is little rustic bridge. Rustic seats
are placed near the water, and there we
have some very pretty baskets and beds of
lowering plants The whole treatment is
90 dminutjve a. to remind one Of the
Japanese awArfed gardens and Landscapes
about which We 7, al. but it is nevertheless
quit. pleasing At the highest point of band
in the park j. large pavilion, which i. prob
ably used for band stand on occa-ion; and
here are also hsgsJaf aud cannon. ON
that part of the park running along Front
street. the ledge and steep bank are admir-
abb, adapted for effective treatment in orna-
mental planting aud here are climbers and
other plants which harmonic we'll with the
location. Just at this north corner under the
gentle slope towards the street. is an oval
bed of ornamental laid gu, in very good
taste Such park or common in a town is
evidence OF correct and high public spirit of
the most commendable sort.
The fourth annual report of the State
Board of Health Is nearly through the press,
and will be ready for delivery early this