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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
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In one of the volumes II the American
Statesmen series, Mr.. John r. Mors~, Jr-,
has given M the best brief life Of Benja-
min franklin ever written, and orr Of the
t~ss In the zdsairzbie series Of memoirs
10 which it tebsags- Sessto Warrington
no American statesman exeefs Franklin In
fascinating interest for the present gen.
GRAFTON a readers. Not sithstapdinz the
story o. FrxSkiin's life has been msny
times told, IL l. always fascinating. and
readers will nrver tire Of tracing his Dr.
yersifed career which covered . period Of
eighty .fcar years. and embraced remark
able efforts 10 many different realms Of
knov ledge 10 each Of which the service
vas eminent He WA NJ once philoso-
pher. statesman, dipioInatist, scientific
discoverer. inventor. ptiiisnthropist- moral
1T, uit. publisher, editor and author Hi.
industry vas eea seiess, his requirements
~ers Of remarkable order, his ability
was great, his Judgment and knowledge Of
men and affairs wide and accurate, and his
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
The Annexation OF Canada.

The position of the British provinces to-
day is the same as would be that If Indiana.
were she State foreign to all Others-that
is, were her trade with them subject to the
Tariff laws which shut the British colonies
out of American markets. The colonies are
poor compared with the United States, and
discontinued for the want of adequate mar
kets, not one tenth of their agricultural
products having an expor'able value to
England or European countries. The rate
of increase of their population is only
about oue-half the rate of the United
States. II should be greater, other
things being equal. The remedy for
their industrial depression is union with the
United States. Among the expedients re-
sorted to by them TO improve their condition
was their consolidation, the purpose bang the
creation of second Empire on this CONT
nent As the ate mpt was dream impossible
of realization, matters instead of improving
have steadily gone from bad to worse, take.
having been enormously increased to fray
the charges of the new Confederacy. while
hardly an impulse has been given to a single
industry in it. Its railroads have proved gj-
gantic failures Nothing will bring them up
but to make them part of continental
system--Itat of the United States As our
people have plenty of work in hand. they
are, as they have been, fully content with
things as they are. They have not raised a
finger to prevent the realization of the
dream of the New Empire. They have. in
fact, extended to it generous support by
allowing it the use of their RAILWAYS, as well
as of their ports, those of the inland pro-
yinces being clos. d by ice about six months
| each year The Inter colonial line which
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

This is the length at last account Of the
petition obtained by Col. H. G Staples,
for the Improvement of the channel of
the kennebec river between Bath and this
city, which will be presented to Congress
at its next session. But before il Is for
war,ied It will not only be fourteen feet
additional in length, but of proportional
weight-scores and scores Of the heaviest
men in four cities. and a number of towns
having signed the same. The scheme is
one of the most important for the devel
opment Of kennebec river navigation that
has ever been brought before Congress
and there is little doubt Of its due eonsid-
Grafton and approval. ssNavigable rivers-
says the Marine Journal, land deep water
harhors mean greater demand for New
England built ships We commend to
our readers an article from this paper in
another place Of this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

lie was walking with nonchalant air
across the Kennebec bridge, was immscu-
lately dressed and carried nea. little cane
BY way Of support. He approached the east
end and with his gaze fastened Upward did
not notice several holes Of small size in his
pathway. He swung the cane once more and
the feruled end dropped into one of the hole.
most insinustiugly. It brough, him TO
standstiIl and wres,ed the cane from his
grasp. He male an uDceremonious effort to
catch but all TO no purpose and in
twinkiing the waves closed over the place
where the cane went down. He gazed at the
scene OF the sinking through the augur hole
and then with pitifui sigh consigned the
cane to happy resting place, while he wan.
dered home without any visible means Of
support"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05


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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

progressive civilization is an international
postage stamp, good in any country that be-
longs to the postal union. A stamp thai
could be mailed in New York to Paris OF
Berlin or London. to re used by the CORES
pondent the re for return postage, would be a
convenience. The international postage
stamp would be handy. also. for very small
remttances to foreign Countries. where the
amount is not worth the trouble procuring
draft or postal order A London news
paper has called attention to this defect ir
the rapidly perfe citing system of inter-com
munication between fellow citizens of the
world. Thousands of people have felt the
need, but as far as we know nobody has eveI
before publicly suggested the simple ant
obvious way of meeting the want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

young man who lives not far from
Sewaii street started Sunday evening to call
on his young lady. He proceeded as far a.
the gate, the last part of the way being made
through an atmosphere abundsntly laden
win the pungent odor of a skunk, and az he
drew near the residence perceived the door
step to be in undisputed possession of what
ne supposed to be the author Of the perfume.
WIN great Difference he waited for the ami
mai TO vacate, pacing back and forth in front
OF the house. The best part Of the evening
vas far on the wAne when the young man
threw discretion to the winds and boldly err
seIed the front gate. A plaintive "mew"
greeted bic ears as his feet struck the first
step and = pretty black AMI white ca, horped
down and rubbed against his pant leg in q
manner full Of apology and contrition. The
young man vas exceeding wroth, how
ever, and il 10 murmured that the air was
permeased With something beside the odor Of
The skunk and that the door bell came near
being pulled out As the young man realized
the mistake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
Mr.. Reed In Boston.

Mr.. Thomas B. Reed is an orator who ha.
about as much attractive power as ally one
who comes 10 Boston TO talk politics Hi.
sharp sentences create intense delight in the
partisan mind, aud they are apt to produce a
singing sensation, also. in those against
whom they are directed - Herald
Mr.. Reed has always been cordiaIlr re.
ceived in Boston. but his welcome last night
vas enthusiastic beyond precedent. His ap
pearance, and the fine points Of his speech
were cheered with a vigor which left nc
doubt of Boston's heartfelt; admission fol
the Republican leader of the House of Rep.
resentatives. II goes without saying that his
speech overfowed with wit and wisdom, and
that his sharp and telling. and ~ithal just
thrusts at the Democracy kept his hearers in
almost continuous laughter and applause.
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Ne notice ~haisv,r will he taken of unsigned
conn uni,atIous. All suth will he put into the
waste basket uDrad.
TUX dot HNAL CAN Ntt M HEiD REsroNsI-
RLr ton rug rRrsrRv ALTON OR RETUnN op
REJECTED COMMIT NigAIIuNs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Mr.. Il. s. Forrest of Riverside, was at
Capitol Park, recently with his Morgan
stallion Actor" Actor was foaled May
9th, 1856. is bay. stands IL I-2 hands high
Sire. Vassslboro Boy; Dam, Morgan Gal,
by Green Mountain Blk Hawk. vassalboro
Boy by Victor, by Gen. Knox. Actor
showed half recently over the Augusta
Driving Park track in / 30. without any
training or preparatory work With proper
handling next season it is expected that he
will trot fast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The singing school started ia the Y. NJ.
z. A. rooms last evening under most favora-
Bile auspices, some twenty-five ladies and
gentlemen being present. Prof. Parke as
sumed charge of the school and notwi,h-
standing it was the first evening considerable
progress was made. The school will un-
doubleday be great success under the lead
ership of the present instructor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

There are said to be over one hundred
cases of typhoid fever in the city of Bangor.
Consequently nurses are in great demand and
Oldtown has been visited several times this
week for nurses from that city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

In no case is the folly of vi ience In me 'icatioI
more eonspieaonsly shown by its fruit than In tn,
effect upon the intestite- IF excessive purgstiou
The stomach and bowels are first painfully griped
then the latter is copiousiy suddenly and re
" evacuated This Is Tar beyond the necessities O.
the case, most unnatural, excessively facilitating
The organs are incapaeifed from resuming fhei
function with normal moderation. An astringep
is rr-orted 10 which reduces them fo.thei, formel
condition of tBactiDu- 10 this n0nstrous and harm
vi sbsnrdity, Hostefters ton sch Bitters is ths
happy alternative. It rtlsxes gently, naturally
sufficiently. it Divers bile from the blood into 1t,
proper channel. II irsures healthful digestion and
complete assimilation. II l. a complete a, fenss
against malaria, and ennquers rheumatism, neu
rsixia, nervousness. kidney and bladder trouble.
The consciousness of having a remedy al
hand for Group, pneumonia, sore throat. and
sudden coils, is very eonsoling TO parent
With bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral in
the house, one feels. in such cases. q sense
of security nothing else can give.
not 5deod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

1t is said that Mr.. T. b. SiGonton Of
Camden is the coming man for Commissioner
of Navigation--a position that is eminently
fitting should be filed by Maine man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The duties on imports collected in the dis
trict Of Bangor during the month of October,
1889 amount TO s25 $50 %, which exceeds
the amount collected in any one month for
the last twenty years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The American Express handle many live
dogs at this season of the year. Some Of
them look rs though they could run deer.
Fox hounds are frequently forwarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Politics and religion alike seem to be called
into play to draw money from Maine to fill
the pockets of western boomers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The report purporting to come from
the Navy Department that there would
be no further trial of the Baltimore was
incorrect. The Cramps say that they are
making minor alterations in the ma
chinery, and that they hope to have the
cruiser ready for another trial trip next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The feline population of our city is under.
going visitation of the epizootic which Ia
making sad havoc in the ranks of the house.
I'D pets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
THURSDAY, The 18th DAY Of NtVEhBfR
INSTANT. ~ A DAY %
I'0biir Thanksgiving and PvaDer,

And urge on III, people Of this State In asst nbis
on that day IN their homes ADD In their respective
places II pabiio Worship aud there earnestly To
press sratitade to the tnunipotsni Father, Tor Ills
blessings during the past year, and to pray fDf III
rar- aud guidance In ih" future.
In thus aoknowiedsing that religion !. the foanda
iion ~ the state. whir We huRhy confess our sins
and solicit Divine forgiveness, We fellow In The foot
steps OF our sncesiry who did much To besu" III
80 thr priceless blessings Of free aud Christian
Government.
Given at the Council Chan Der At Augusta. this
f'mfth day Of November In the year Of aui
Lord thousand eight hundred and eighty
nine. and Of the Indepsnds ne. OF The tnlica
States u America, The one hundred aud four
tsenth.
EDWIN {, BuRLtiGH.
~ fHE dos tHNoR
OHtNkspAf rniru Secretay Of state,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. G. A.
are making arrangements for the Festival
Of DAYS" to be held at the rooms of the As
ISOLATION the 9Th and 9Th of December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Yesterday was civil day in the municipal
court aud quite a number of cases were
tried. Only one drunk came up for consd.
Grafton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

A new iron railing is being attached to the
side Of Granite Hall ON the main stairway.
This is much needed safeguard against sc.
cidents the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The proclamation admitting the twin
Dakotas comes with striking sppropri-
steness from President who signalized
his career in the Senate by fervidly cham.
piouing their rights to Statehood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The Boards of Trade at Bath and Portland
make large collective exhibit. at the Mari
time Exhibition which opened in Boston yes
terday; and Messrs. J. T. Donpell 4 Co, of
Bath, also make an exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The Minneapolis Tribune speaks for the
whole Northwest when it says, in eonsid-
ering the speakership contest: Mr..
Reed should have the unanimous support
ciai relations of New England and the
Northwest are 81 ,sely interviewer, and it
would be suicidal for these sections not to
join hand. in resisting the impending
we'll plsnne4 assault on their common
interests,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The new Parlor Theatre in Rocklsnd is
rapidly approaching completion. and will be
opened Nov. llth. Twelve hundred chairs
have been placed in the auditorium. all of
cherry, Of which four hundred are to be in
the orchestra circle. The interior Of the
building is very handsome and artistic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

No broken Reed about Toms" speech
at Boston, Friday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
TOPICS OF THE TIMES.

The long-headed Democratic politicians
now rue the day their party introduced
the Police Board issue into Massachusetts
politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

No rosin No rosin No rosin, This /.
What you get when you buy Brussels soap Of
BENJAMIN Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

1t is contemplated furnishing I'hanksgiv-
q dibfer to the poor Of our city, the ar
Engagements for which will be in ihe hands
OF the Howard Bsnov ,lent Union Asa help
in this direction the young peopl, composing
the LEND A Hand" cub purpose giving an
entertainment and dance in GIllen Gross
Hall, on Friday evening next. the proceeds
to be devoted to the above bene VIOLENT enter
prise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
Sccal 81 ,!lcrs.

Pomegranases from across the water have
arrived in market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The First Baptist church AMI society will
vestry Of the church this TUESDAY evening
All members of the society are cordially in.
vited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The Lizzie NJ. Snow has discontinued her
daily trips from this city to Bath and on and
after Thursday of this week will run daily
to Bath from Gardiner with the exception of
bay, returning Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Business at the Register of Deeds office
was more brisk last week than for some time
past. MANY Of the kennebec towns are rep.
resented in the transfer list and most of the
transactions are for sums of money larger
than the average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
VOICES OF THE PRES .
The Money In Giro ulatiOn.
Lewiston Journal

Treasury officials. estimate that there are
twenty one millions more of money in circu-
laton in this country now than there was OF g
year ago at this time, notwithstanding the
withdrawal of national bank notes to the ex
tent Of thirty -seven millions during the year
This increase in currency in circulation il
due to an increase of fifty eight millions in
silver certificates (of which forty-eight mil
lions are in ones, iwos and ives , and nine
teen millions in greenbacks, which were held
4 year ago by the Treasury. There never
Was time before when there was so much
money per capita in circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Few people know that on the Eastern bank
of the Kennebec river, belo~ Smithtown. so
called, between South Gardiner and Garli-
ner, where are now a few willow trees grow
ing close to the shore, is the place where
Benedict Arnold built his beateaux when he
asce ended the Kennebec TO attempt the capture
Of Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The two companies of Coburn Cadets, at
the Maine State College, are both well up in
military discipline, but Company A be two
points better than B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Capt. John +. Chase left yesterday for
Boston. On his return he will bring the
burg battle fields which are now completed
and they will be framed and placed in rcadi-
ness to start on the lecture tour which com
mepces this month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The Portland Press states that the finish
ing up of the Pittsburg court house and the
post office job at East Blue Hill throws $50
granite cutters, 80 qusrrymen and 80 other
laborers out IF employment, This contract
was taken about four years ago by the Me-
Gown Company of Washington. the original
price being 1862 600 1t is rumored that
they lost $50 900 on the contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Mr.. Chas. IL Mason is now busily engaged
in supplying his local and State customers in
ready made clothing, and some handsome
samples in overcoatipgs are shown of his
own manufacture. Mr.. Mason has had many
compliments from commercial travellers for
his goods, a number of whom say that he
carries the largest and best stock of ready
made clothing In the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

Parties intend to ship $4,000 barrels of
Maine and Wis 'onsin apples across the ocean
from Portland as soon as the steamers begin
to run. Storage room has been engaged in
the Thomas block on Commercial street and
the apples are now being sent there from
many points in Maine, New York and the
West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
STATE OF MAINE.
BY THE GOVERNOR:
A PROCLAMATION.

Respect foF The Religions customs and forms h ID
In yenersioB by successive g-nsfsttons is patriot
Dc duty which good citizens AMI their cl'sso agents
vii s~ays fsithfuilY reyard ersti,ade To Tod who
created and sisriy governs The world springs
from wba, Is best In human nature and individuals
and ststes that fail 20 manifest u are on the road
To STANDARDIZATION and decline II IL therefore ia
obedience paio official obligation. and with the
advice u tn. kseeatise Council that hsfrbY dssig
nate snd s., apart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

A Maine Central crew of fifteen workmen
with two cars passed through the city on the
morning train yesterday. They came from
side where they are to lay steel rails for a
distance of nine miles north Of that town
The work will occupy some four weeks and
will be a great improvement to the condition
of the road at that point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
Wait eill he Sets Thsr.
rPhiladelphia Press.

Uncle Jerry Rusk's emphatic denial Of the
report that he smokes . cofn-cob pipe in his
Office during business hour disposes Of about
the most serious charge which the Democratic
organs have - far been able to prefer AGAINST
him. The Secretary of Agriculture doesn't
smoke, but some Of bis sIanderers viii have
to II be gets after them
An Insesnasissal Psseage Ssanp needed.
New York Sun.
One Of he snail but impoffsnt ueels Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

The many friends of Rev. Mr.. Ecob. now
o. Auburn, N. Y, will be glad to hear that
h, will occupy his old place in the pulpit of
the Congregational chnrch in this city next
Sunday. Should the weather be favorable a
large number will doubtle welcome the
pastor who in years gone by was so popular
in our city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05
More New shipyards.
New York Press.

The more shipyards there are in the coun-
try the better; hence the award to Boston
and Baltimore builders Of the contracts for
three new cruisers will be public gain. In
neither case have the contractors the plant
at present to do the work they will be re-
quired to do in fulfilling these contracts
This means that they must greatly improve
their ysris. which will put them in condi-
ton to compete in future for other work,
public and private. While old contractors
expect these new competitors to lose money,
they ought to know their own business best.
II 10 certain that the best interests Of the
in this way.
Canaresanan Danfelle,a Chaaea far
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-05

For speaker. the man who has thrice
been chosen the Republican candidate for
that office, when the selection meant the
Isbors and responsibilities of leadership
without the official honors; Who for three
successive Congresses has bore the brunt Of
the battle for his party. in all the tedious and
arduous championship Of the minority on the
floor: the most thoro .ghly equipped parlia-
mentari IN on the Republican side Of the
House of Representatives, the Hon. Thomas
r Reed