davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07


Mr.. BIaine's zddre-. Of welcome to the
delegates To the International Amerisan
Congress vas admirably conceived. Ii
outlined the principai purposes which
were 10 view In eousening the Congress,
and was brief, modest, friendly and dig
nified- IL Ia not surprising that the dele
gates received IL most cordially and re-
spossied few minutes later by choosing
Mr.. Blaine a. President VI the Congre.-
The reception Of he delegates at Wash
inztoD, and this organization Of the Con-
gress prior 70 the tour Of inspection upon
which the delegates are to be taken as
guests Of the Cnised states, open aus
pieioasiy an late national enterprise II
far more than ordinary import, The alarm
expressed in Europe and the di-quietude
manifested In American free trade papers
are not st all consistegt with the prediction,
enanating from the came quarter =, that the
Eongresa eau amount 20 n1tiiing- n this
prediction we're believed by the people who
make 4 we should not witness 40 much Dis
tarbanse over the affair. But the fact l.
that the delcXa,es have come together for
very serioas purpose. They have been
carefully eh0ssn by their re
respective governments from amoug
The brlghte.t and best in
formed statesmen. The oftiaial declara.
tons accompanying their selection, and
The expressions Of the leading newspaper.
10 the several countries. show that the
De sign Of the Congress. IL not only under
stood, but warmly approved. II IL true
that the deIegatss have 40 authority to
bind thsir governments, bar their con
illusions will be widely influential. 1t
Is true that there are grave Difficult
ties in shs way, bat these will b. APP
preached with an earnest purpose 10 min
imixe or remove them. There is good
reason To anticipate success "a regards the
accomplishment Of the important pur-
poses 10 view.
the people of Boston and New England
are To have an opportunity INN sdiately to
welc Dne these distinguished and friend Y
visitors, and 20 make them acquainted with
our resources, industries and in-liLutionr
There will be everywhere. We are sure,
the most cordial hospitality, and an
eager desire to make the most Of this op
poftunity.- BOst0a .fyurnn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07
STATE NEWS.
AROosToOK.
ifoHiton

HoHiton.
The annual meeting of the South Aroos
took Teachers Association was held at
Houltnn, in Wording Hall. on Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week The meetings
were very largely attended and very success
full. Under the presidency of Principal
Thomas of Kicker Institute there has been a
steady growth of interest from year to year,
and the sessions just closed have
been more helpful and success
full than any of former years
Sixty eight teachers and me mbers were pres
ent At one session. After preliminary open
ing exercises on Tuesday morning a ringing.
fervent address of welcome was given by the
President, urging the teacher. to mutual
helpfulness and better preparation for their
work. Superintendent n A Luce respond
ed. mentioning some of the changes W hich he
had noticed in this section of the State in the
past few years, respecting school work ard the
interest evinced by teachers in these meetings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Work upou the new steel cruiser. Maine.
Il being rap,dly pushed AZ the Erooklvu
Navy Yard. When completed she will
be- the largest vessel ever built for the
United States Navy. being of 6.Gls tons
displacement.
About year ayo the keel plates Of the
Main, arrived nj tn, yard and tho vort
WINS hevun Of having the ks.1 I'll. r,,,.s
are laid in an unbrok,n line from stem to
stern. some of tbcm being flat. som. var.
tlcal; 20 feet deep In tb. midsbip section
and RI when, fire.. from tho second hull m.
keel line heiny scarfed nj the ster,nost and
the forc,oot Aftrr the keel was laid tbe
transv,r.. frames uer, r,i.ed --,ower.d
would he . h,tt,r term ~ they mr., si,,,
from ,.r,,.s zach rr,m. h.;,s, !, ,,o,.r,s
hc,,us, Of m, wc,sh, and u,w;.l,i,.ss
There ,re e,yh,v.four Of ,hc.e h.lou IN.
nrot.,tiye dact made a, ,nr,s ,,,, h,
= ,n,,o. and u.,r,,,,, IN ,o,nas r 600,
m. r.x.r.. h,rs h.,,. ,h,,t,.,.,. v,o,
am h,s.., h, ,,nr,,n,,,n.i ,r,,.s x,o,i
In, ,,s, h.,,,.., Tho n-o,.e,,x, a..... and
the l,c, b,,cls IN. wr;sht and strnrr,h
q, ,h... h.,n, ,n,rs.s,a, nrw.r, .na ,ha,,
m. a,,h,. h,,,,n rhs ,,n,,,,,,,,,,.I
,r,,,.. 49,, ,,,,,,.r,,.',,,. -
s,.rn .n,,,.x. h.., ,s.,,n.,,, 49,. -, ..';,.
~. n,rrns.a =, .n,u.-,,,,, a., .,|.,. :.
r.mn,,nr - wal, a. .ss,,,sx 81, -.
n,.., ~ ''
m. .rx,, ,, ,,,,. ,,,.,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Young pullets hstehed in March and April
ought all to be laying this month Later
Matched ones II not laying by November, will
probably if left to themselves not lay before
spring when eggs are down to fifteen cents
per dozen. well known poultry farmer
showed us recently his account for last Dec.
with 1925 pulle's. The net profit for tina,
month from eggs alone was $50 SO; from
the same pullets in April following, the profit
was Sl4 - and he got 50 dozen more eggs in
April than in December. Now this is a
striking lesson to all who keep hens for
profit. Get all the egss you can this dull
year when other crops are short, az eggs
always bring cash. Probably As cents per
dozen by Christmas. Therefore get the
puilets to laying early when prices are high
est. Rev. S. W. Squires, of Franklin,
Mass, says For the purpose of seeing
how many eggs could obtain last winter from
twelve hens, used four large cans of
Sherilan's Condition Powder. believe it
is the best preparation known TO increase egg
production. I saved part of the eggs for
hatchias after forcing the hens four months
for all they were worth with the Sheridan's
powder, and | never had a greater per cent
of fertile eggs or more vigorous chickens
In brief. do not believe can afford to be
without the powder to give health and ,igor
TO young hens" Six cans of Sheridan.
powder will pay good dividend in eggs if
you commence early. II you cannot get it
near home. I. S johnson & Co, % Custom
House St. Boston. Mass, (the only maker.
of Sheridsn's Condition Powder will send
for so cts, two 25-cent packs of powder: for
81, Eve packs; for 81 20, large IA pound
can, all pos, paid; SIX cans for So, express
prepaid; one large can of powder. also one
years subscription to the Farm-Poultry
monthly both sen; post paid for 81 80. Sam
pie copy of paper cts. Send stamps or
cash. Testimonials sent free.
octS f&wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Governor Hill. of New York, is known
chiefly, as the originator of the express
sion, ~ am Democrat. 1t was sad
confession, and we may never know all
the secret anguish it cost him. The pub
lie manner in which he made it, too, WIS
Il point In his favor, and won him com
miseration from hearts that otherwise
might have remained obdurate 1t l. a
small straw to noat down the tide of
wears with, but 1t is the best David
has, aud at His age, and with his some
what peculiar methods of life, IL is doubt
ful IL 1t would be advisable for him to
strike out for more solid footing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07
The unwsIoome Chinsmsn.

The United States does not appear To
be the only couotry where the heather
ChiDee IL not welcome. The Hawaiian
islanders have become alarmed at the
rapid influx 10 that country of the Chi
nese eooiiss, who are moDopoilzinz al
the native industries. Dat 81 a popuia-
ton Of s0,gyo, there are &c 900 Cinnamon,
nearly half the number Of natives, and
the number Ia sill Increasing. An amend
ment 10 prevent their coming failed 70
pass the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Little Joh1nie Barrows of Esstp,rt, il
snly five years old and his IDEAS Of Dssans 81
senm are some ~ha, primitive. The other
day his father found him leading home Mr..
Darts Loring's Jersey COW that had been
,ethered by the roadside. and when gaes-
toned a. 10 his intentions replied; five
gone Ioag 'nough without milk, and Do~ I've
gone and got cov and grandpa "a carpef :
teri can build a pen for her in our yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

new dress Of type has got along for the
Biddeford Times. The Times is prospecting
tiaely and the belligerent gyrations Of Plain
I'll johnson do not discomfort ii in the least.
The Democratic Muguls of Biideford have
never loved the Times. 1t has on very many
occasions showed up their method of CON
Quoting municipal affairs with facts and
figures that could not be explained away and
its ineisive way of commenting upon these
things has been ss wormw God to the Bourbon
soul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Subscriptions to THE DAILY AND WgynLS
JOURNAL may he made throsga the Par.
ehssisg IJeyanmen, Of The American Espres'
Co.. st ssy place where hat Company ha> az
ssssey. Agsro ~tIl give money order rseeip'
fos your subscriptions, aad vii forward Us ~
nosey order. attached To an order 70 seHd tss
paper for sny stated time. free 81 any charge, CT
eep4 the nsrx fee for nssisz the order. This y
the safest aod hest WY 70 place your sub-crip
tioae.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Miss Olive Il. Dana Of Augusta has very
interesting article in the last issue Of the
Christian Mirror. Under the title Three
Stories Miss Dana has a scholarly and
thoughtful review. Of Miss Rose Terry
Cooks "Steadfast," "a Quaker Girl OF
Nantucket" BY Mary Catherine Lee" and
the pathetic STORY of Patsy" by Kate
Douglas wiggin. In this article Mss Dana
exhibits rare power Of analysis and keen
appreciation Of the strong poina
In each Of the works she discusses. Her ar
ecle 10 an intensely interesting one and 70
another proof Of the strong literary talent
which Miss Dana possesses. We predlcs
thas she will win for herself an honofed
place in the world Of letters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The furriers say that mufIs have been
greatly increased in size but that the exag-
gerated specimens in the fashion Of our great
grandmother, which some predict are to be
worn this winter, will only be affected by
those who do not object to making a carl
cssure of themselves Mufs are made for
the most part in the usual round style, but
fancy shapes are used In variety of forms
by those especially desiring a novel of un.
common shape
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

English was used in opening an inter
national congress for the first time in his.
tory. French is the diplomatic language
formly used In such gatherings. English
and spanish will divide the sessions of
the present Congress. and IT, two tongues
are spoken more widely than any Others
on the globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Rev. X. A. Griffin. pastor of the Un,a-
rian church, delivered the first of a series Of
sermons to the young people last evening.
The subject was "Deforn.ity in Fashion -
1t was most interesting address and despite
the threatening weather large number of
young ladies and gentlemen were in attend
Ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Ben Butler is soon coming down into
Maine in response to request from some Of
the Grand Army Posts to deliver his lecture
Rise and Progress Of the Contraband
During and Since the War" Gen Butler
surely ought to visit Augusta for there
would be the utmost interest here in any Of
his lectures. The war worn veteran has not
been in the Capital City for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Two well known Auburn sporting men re-
Gently started on hunting trip to Kipgfeld.
They arrived Tuesday night of last week.
went out the next day and shot two plump
deer and returned on Thursday well satisfied
and no wonder Sportsmcn say deer are
thick in shat vicinity and party of Augu,ta
devotees of deer shooting will try their luck
In that vicinity in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The Philadelphia North American re
marks: " his country does not desire to in
terfere with the political affairs of Sou'h
America, but is content with controlling the
territory included in the present boundaries
of the nation. Al that is wanted is greater
influence in commercial circles below tbs
Gulf of Mexico, and that we shall presently
secure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Sad well known gunner recently,
twenty years ago there were practically no
game laws, and certainly none were en-
forced. Since then. Leg slatnres have
gradually built up stone wall Of restric-
ton and Limitation until game that can be
legally sold when there is demand for i, is
limited to so few vsrietie. ,hs, one can count
them on his fingers. Yet hotels and restsu-
rants supply just about what there is de-
msnd for, Law or no law, and I believe be-
fore long the majority Of the bexilieriug
game statutes will become dead letters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The Good Templars will hold their annual
meeting In this city next April. They have
prepared revised list Of parties in the ysri-
Gus counties Of the State who pay the special
liquor tar. As now made up the list contains
the names Of over 800. At their session in
Pre'que Isle this week specis; committee
reported resolution calling upon the Gov
ernor Of the State for a better enforcement
OF the prohibitory Law and for the appoint
ment OF special constabies in towns and
cities where the regular officers fail TO DO
their duty and especially in the city of Baa'
COR. After thorough discussion the resolu-
ton was adopted, and a special committee
appointed to lay the same before the Gov
ernor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

veus were permitted TO vote. and we're en-
titled tn make car laws. they would among
other things enact.
Firss-Thst every man must be st homs
at ten r. NJ, without fail.
Secoad.-Tbst married men should besto.
seine attention to their oxr wives. &c, &c.
He might have added also that they woaie
enact tina, a man be compelled to keep hi,
liver IN good shape, and consequently hi,
mind at esse. And for this purpose there IL
nothing SO sfncacious as Steele's Little Bile
Pills, IS ceuts per bottle. For sale by J. NJ
mixer and G, Murphy Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07
TOPICS OF THE TINES.

II doesn't take long to wear out Demo
cratic officials In Massachusetts,. Thirty.
five years il the average duration OF polio
ieal life among them. After one or two
campaigns they become very much flat
tened out and hollow chested-and soon
pas, unnoticed, INTO "innocuous desue-
tuch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07
julySd&wIwchwky

The sweetest thing that ever grew beside
human door was little May, until she took
to having headaches. For a time she lost
her beauty, BIT one bright day her Papa
bought bottle Of Salvation OH, and 10 she
is as sweet and pretty as ever
Time il money. but health is happiness
If you have bad cold or cough use Dr.
Bulls Cough rup. II will cure you every
time. Price % cts. ocs7dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The annual ball of the Doughty Guards of
Dover will occur this year, MONDAY, Oct.
2lst, and the famous T,gus orchestra has
been engaged to furnish the music. con.
cert Of rare musical interest will prccede the
ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The finance committee of the New York
worlds fair recently received donation
of one cent and the accompanying letter
from liberal Chicagoan: Enclosed plea Sc
find one cent, being my donation to the
worlds fair fund Use it in any way You
see tit. wish 10 be- thought As liberal as
some of the New York capitalists, hence
this munlticcnt contribution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

member Of the First Maine Cavalry
is very anxious to soc local association of
that gallant regiment in Lewiston and Au-
| burn. There are forty of its veterans in
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The members of Miss Aliens Sunday
school class at the Unitarian church, took
very pleasant outing Saturday forenoon.
They were driven to East Winthrop where
they called on Mr.. Isaac Carr, and then re-
turned by way of IIammond's Grove enjoy
ing delightful ride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The San Francisco Bulletin: at can
hardly be conceived that such a conference
can take place without results which may
reach far into the future. The commercial
advantages will be the first end sought. But
beyond these the bonds of political sssocia-
ton will he strengthened without the aid OF
treaties or legislation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Commencing to-day no passengers will be
allowed to ride on freight trains running
over the Maine Central, unless they should
be in charge of live stock needing the care
of an attendant during transportation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The Philadelphia Press THE nation is
ready to take its place as the greater power
of the western world in the great work of
uniting by mutual interest the scattered
and sun1ered people of the two Americas
rhe time is ripe, the resources are ample, a
resolute and far-sighted policy will make
the congress Of Washington historic among
the great International gatherings of modern
times, the first ever called to achieve in
peace what other like conferences have
been summoned to do after war had desc,
lated without uniting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The Brooklyn Times dem makes this
comment ''Mr Biaine's picture of a con
federation of States, embracing the whole
continent. strikes the keynote of American
IL velopment We are all Americans; re
have all the amplest filth in the people and
the fullest confidence in their capacity for
self government The immediate result Of
the Washington conference may not be a
confederation of all the independent Amer
lean States; it may not even involve Gus
toms union, but it sll pave the way for =
federation that viii show Europe how ma
tons Of differing races and differing Ian
znages can dwell together in peace and har
mOny.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

II il astonishing. says the Eaaport senfi-
mel. what loads the Iadisns will take on their
iirtis bark canoes. Last Saturday load Of
long lumber Vas carried to the Point on two
Of them. The two canoes were placed about
tssise feet apart aai the boards placed across
them. making sort o. catAmsran- Two IT,
dsans in each canoe p2idled the doabls craft
aioaz easily and quickly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07
THE ALL AMERICAN coNoREss
Opinions Of Leading American News.
papers

IN regard TO Mr. Biaine's speech, the
Washington Star lind says; The secre-
sary's plea for closer relations, TO be fos,ered
by an Increase Of facilities for transportation
and trade, aad his expression of a desire on
the part of our people for the guilty alton Of
peace and justice as opposed To violence,
we're eloqHently worlied ant can have but
ore effect upon the ninds to which they
rere addressed It il rot wonderful thu t
the address va. received with such eathu-
.iasni, and tina, the social prslimnsries of
the congress were given happy impulse"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Extra men are to be employed oa the
Waldoboro granite guzrries and the stone
for the State House addition will be rapidly
hurried forward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Never since the war was there time
when the landings at Cherry field were SO
thoroughly elesred Of lumber as at the pres
ent time. SAYS the Machas Republican. One
Of the principal operators states that he hiss
but one cargo on the sticks. and that is wait
ing shipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The new hail finished in the renovated
Eaton block, west end of Kenncbec bridge.
is to be called Eaton Hail." in honor Of the
late Russell Eaton. 1t is expected that the
order of Red Men will occupy it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Logs were running in fine style saturday.
All the stray logs which have been hung up
on the banks of the river for portion of
the summer are being hauled of and sent
down river and everything above this city is
now trim and trig for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

are t'-sisy sutieris IA iaeunatlsm is some
form or another, without sny need MenArd's
Rh umstie Bullets will cure the most obsu.
nass case. Why then suffer any longer With
your sches and pains, when dollar invested
in bpIile of Baiiets viii cure you You car
buy tea If J. NJ. Mixer and C. B. Murphy
1 Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The Union Pacific Railway, 1.-THE Over
land Route" has equipped its trains with
dining cars of the latest pattern, and on and
after August 18th the patrons of its fast
trains between Council Bluffs and Denver,
and between Council Bluffs and Portland,
Ore, will be provided with delicious meals.
the best the market affords, perfectly served,
At IS cents zach. Pullman's Palace Car Co.
will have charge of the service on these cars
septl9ilaweow5t
For lame back siie or chest, use Shilohs
Porous Plaster. Price Is cents For sale
at c. B. Murphy's
julySd&wIwchwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be USED for children teething. II
soethes the child, softens the gums. allay.
all pain, cures wind collie. and ii is the bes,
remedy for diarrhea- Twenty-Five cents .
bottle. feb2odM WeiFri&WIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

The new houses that are to be all rooted
in by winter will have TO be hustled right
along nov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Forty eight residents of Augusta were adj
mitted to the State Prison at Thomaston Sat
urday but were released on bail being por-
ton of the NJ. c. X. Il. excursion to this well
known resort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

John l.. sullivan will he fine addition
to the ranks of the Democratic wire.
puller- % Massachusetts. The majority
OF them have become very pindlng from
frequent poundings In the political arena
John will show OF to conspicuous advan-
tage amid these men aud may possibly
persuade some people. by keeping their
attention liked chiefly upon himself, that
there il really some blood In the assem-
bly, IL il 4ad TO contemplate the end
that awaits the proud winner of many
battles when once he permits himself tc
be drawn into the mad whirlpool of Dem.
OCratic ambition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Greek. The Arxas does COZ take into con-
siderssion the feet the word pan might be
mach bstfer snaerssoosi. IN Congress eoas-
poeed Of delegates fro@ many difeseat
nations, than the vo-d s'sii."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-07

Superintendent's fuckers private car
passed through the city Saturday forenoon
attached to Jewett's train. II was takcn to
Waterville where it will undergo thorough
repairs at the company's shops,