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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24
Now Maine Postm asters.

B. L. Fowles has been appointed post
master At Boyd Lake. vice +. A. Cushman,
and Martha W. Loring at Norridgewock.
vice II. II. Crosby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24

In the Senate Saturday Blair introduced
another educational bill. and it vas referred
to the com nittee on education and labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24

II 10 thought the missing John Harvey OF
Green, Landing persisted on Fosg Island,
and that his body may b. under the snov.
Search 10 being mads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24

The President returned TO Washington
Saturday afternoon from his shooting trip.
He brought with him about IS ducks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24
Found Dead Under Suspicious Cireum-
stances.

SroSr HILL, Pa, Mar. 20 The body
of John Downey was found yesterday in
the ruins of his burned dwelling. The body
bears 'uspicious wounds and the authorities
are invesugatiDg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24
ONE ENJOYS

UNIV ENJOYS
Both the method and results whe
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasal
and refreshing to the taste, and aci
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
TEN eaectually. dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in it,
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SXRUP co.
LOUISVILLE. Sr .tw rosx. w.
nsrasds~iv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24
Opera House Burned at Fairfield,
Iowa

FAIRFIELD. Iowa. Mar 20 Opera House
Block was burned this morning. Loss
e2O 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24

PAPIs, Mar. % Til, Chamber Of d D.
u les yesterday elected NJ Sluller vice
president Of that body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-03-24
eop ALL DISEASES 0F THE KIDNEYS. lVtk'
nianofR. ANo URINARY ORGANS.

NJ w. PAYNE OF Springfield, Mass. sEs
,s,,"i =" HrNT,s REMEDY as the pes
mesicioe Tor diseases Of the ksaney lived erss,
aef IAN anu s,,,n 4. use. II will do just what Is
claimed for it," r.,,,5Ssrort Macs
.ays. II have been troubled wr.s w,rn HMEMEDT
Ctrr. JOSEPH I. HArp.S Of son,n p9n'VI e'il a.
Mass writ.s: HUNTS Ne VT hia..ine 10
~ !. sas .s,,ie,ed with Kidaey or I'er troubles IL
cured my wife" ,,.,s.n v.s. writes: 81
,. xss snnsss me-. y,Iy bad. With heavy sediment .,
nr,ne ,s a., tsst leading 10 gravel. One ootue O.
Ws NT.S REMEDY affected positive e
C.N. CsrrrExroS. Sole Agent. New for.
isn2odeodi ychwkyurip
The morning news., 1890-12-15
WHAT TAKES THEM OFF g?
The Alarming Increase Of Pneumonia and
What IL 1Ieans-..The stitch in Tine

II ne Alarming increase ol pneumonia and
What Ii 1Ieans-''The stitch in Tine
Scarcely a day passes that one does net hezr
Of men and wouea whom we picture as the
perfection of health and strength being
stricken down by the terrible disease, pneu-
monia,
Perhaps tie greatest cause of pneumonia in
this country is the extreme difference IN tenn.
perature between the interiors OF offices and
homes and the outside air. So long as people
consider it necessary for their comfort to main
tain q hothouse temperature indoors when the
mercury is very low outside. 50 long viii pneu-
mOnie find victims.
The greatest care and prompt measures
should be taken upon the first approach of the
slightest symptoms Of pneumonia. If you have
tickling in the throat. tightness in the chest,
pain in the head. chilly feeling. or pains
throughout the body, act promptly. act wisely
bring about an immediate reaction This can
sometimes be accomplished by quick and vio-
lent exercise, but that is exhausting and wastes
the strength. which should be husbanded A
far better pan is to take q pure and strong
stimulgat, which will tend to equalize The circu-
lation, cheek congestion and restore 70 health
There are many forms OF stimulation. but only
one that can be recommeudeG-th is Duffy 8
Pure Malt Wbiskey. This is the only medicinal
whlskey upon the market. end its purity and
power are proven by its popularity. IL has
saved the lives OF more men and women who
were Candidates for pneumonia than eny dis
covery Of modern science, and it stands, as Il
deserves to stand al the head of medicinal
s,1nulantS or the present day.
The morning news., 1890-12-15
BRIGHT BITS.

THE Minnesota penitentary is fttingly located
at Saltwater, since il was through still water
that many OF its inmates got thero.-IerdS Sift-
ingS.
SANso-I make it point to learn something
from everybody meet.
Rodd-Ah. You must be a recluse.-Netc York
Herald.
THE matchmaker is doomed to perpetual
apprenticeship. Even when he pretends to be
in business for himself he is really serving his
time. ."-BostOH ColtTier.
WIEN a woman marries she changes her
political opinions to agree with her husbands,
and he, in exchange, is sometimes known to go
to her church. -AtchiS0n Globe.
HAVE YOU ever observed that when a woman
IS buying cheap quality of anything, or
small quantity OF 1t, sac Is generally buying IL
for triendE"-BoS on Traveller.
SHE-They have discovered some wood in
Egypt which is said to be 1900 years old.
wonder what kin1 it IS:
He Gmperturbahly) Chestnut, of course
WcshtngtoH star.
AMERICAN (proudly)-I understand that all
your sons are enga ged TO American girls
Lord Toplofty-Al but one, the eldest. He
being heir to the estate, can afford TO marry an
English girl.-NelC Ork TeeEIy.
Dir. PAYEoLE-You didn't stay away long on
your trip.
DIR. Synecure-No. was afraid that the
management might discover that it can get
along without me if ! staid away too long. -
BOSton5G1I.
A CURIOUS PHASE Of rural journalism is re-
vealed in the announcement of a North Carolina
paper, which changes from a semiweekly to a
weekly at the request of its farmer subscrib-
ers, the majority OF whom only go to the post
Office once week for their mail "-Erinter'S
Ink.
FIRST WoM4N-How do you like our new
neighbor?
Second Woman-I never met such an ignor-
ant person as she is. She can't talk about any
thing but paintings, books and music She
doesn't know word Of gossip about anybody
-MdnhGttdn.
TENTH STREET HOUSEWIFE Ito her help)-I
wonder where the leaf of that extension table
has disappeared to-
Help with beam OF satisfaction at her supe-
rior knowledge)-Now, wasn't 1T too bad ma am:
The rire went out and went for kindling. What
else could do Philadelphia Record.
The rate OF interest that broker feels in a
woman when he IS courting is liable to depend
upon the amount of her fortune.-1eEdS .5ift-
tnQS.
HIcKs-I suppose after these Indians have
finished their dancing they'll go to scalping.
Wicks-Ye5. and just as it is with the paleface
ballet, you'll find the bald heads at the 'front.'
Boston TRANSCRIPT
The morning news., 1890-12-15
Development of Western Debate.

Guthrie is the present capital of Okla
homa. 1t is also decidedly hustling ham
let. In that picturesque municipality there
is something doing all the time Excite
ment is usually at its hight about the capitol
building. That is said to be good place to
congregate if you want to be entertained.
Parliamentary usage there has some strik-
ingly original characteristics.
Occasionally boisterously refractory
member of the legislature is jumped on in
order to hold HIM In subsection to the rules
and temporarily restrain his patriotism
while another member is using the floor.
Perchance some disconte1ted member may
take casual pop at the chair to engage at
tention. Such things are said to happen at
odd intervals When a member can see
down the barrel Of the executive gun then
he knows he is recognized. Once in while
they become imbued with the idea that a
member mas not treated the chair quite I'D
to Hoyle about something, and they 60 for
him as one man. IL he breaks away thev
bulge out after him and proceed
to chasten him all around the boulevards.
taking a crack at him every now and every
then, and anon swat him with a brick. In
this way statesman may sometimes secure
very strong following. At SUCH "piplng
times o. peace" the place of honor is the
private station behind the chimney of tall
house, where you can observe the wind up
without interrupting the proceedings.
Though the public spirited citizen NAV be
e'er so eager to witness fair test Of the re-
lative abilities Of the states trusted law
makers it is but the part Of discretion to
ensconce behind an ash barrel or something
solid and take comparatively biased view
Of the situation, as some people will, you
know. Such little incidents, however.
lend ar exhilarating animation to the dull
| routine Of journeyman law-making,
Only a few days ago an able-bodied
senator had quite hearty little tete-a-tete
with a iaunty editor about few robust
remarks the scribe had indiued. Finally il
eliminated in al exceedingly vivacious
conversation, concluding with reciprocal
ovation of enthusiastic thumps aud an exu-
berent kick or so. Then they tobogganei
one another through the corridor. 1t was
an exceedingly cordial and earnest inter
view. Oklahoma is rapidly growing into a
state Of great activity.
The morning news., 1890-12-15
Tillman Against Mob Law.

Nothing in the inaugural address of
South Carolina's new governor is more sig
niicant and Indicative of progressive
ideas than the views he expresses upon
the subject Of lynch law. With incisive
perseicuity he goes directly to the tounda-
tion of the evil and advocates applying
remedy to the cause which produces
so unhappy and deplorable an eff
feet. That is the only sensible way
to go at an evil in order to effect perma-
Dent remedy. In the course OF his COM
ments he says: "Let US hunt out the defects
in our laws; let US make plain and simple
the rules of court which have outraged
justice by granting continuances and new
trials upon technicalities. Let us insist that
only intelligent, sober, virtuous citizens sit
upon our juries. Let punishment for
crime, by whomsoever committed, be
prompt and sure, and, with the removal of
the cause, the effect will disappear.
Very reasonably the governor argues that
if the people can always rely upon the
courts for the prompt and exact enforce
ment of the laws without the exasperating
subterfuges of bubbles or delays they would
not SO often feel inclined to wreak summary
vengeance upon hagrant transgressors. In
other words, if they could rely upon the
authorized administrators Of their laws
TO deal out even handed justice in
every instance they would have no cause
for resort to desperate measures to secure it
| themselves. Correct those defects in the laws
which allow repeated continuances with
out limit upon the most trivial pretexts and
| grant new trials and secure acquittals
upon mere technlcalities, and there will be
no more lynch law. There would be no use
for it. That it should be prevalent is
more a reproach to the administration OF
| justice than to the intelligence and humane
| instincts of those who resort to it. 1t is
never availed of save as a last resort from
| injustice.
| Moreover, prompt and equitable execu.
ton of the spirit as well as the letter of law
would not only give satisfaction to the peo-
pie and obviate extreme measures, but
would also have very salutary effect in
exercising restraining influence upon the
more vicious elements of the community.
With the certainty of condign punishment
staring them in the face they would be apt
to hesitate before violating the law.
Should Gov. TIllman follow up his own
suggestions and effect all the reforms il
would lead to, he would do enough good tc
earn the esteem of the people of all classes
and the lasting gratitude of South Carolina.
The morning news., 1890-12-15
Babies. Widows and Cooks.

A lot Of women were discussing the servant
problem yesterday, and one clever woman put
forward an entirely new idea as the desirable
requirements for servant, says the Epoch Il
have grown modest in late years. she said II
no longer demand, as used to, that my COOK
shall know how to cook, or that my waitress
shall understand sewing-not ct all. The one
demand | do make in the servant who comes to
me ls that she shall have a grief l advertise
Wanted, a cook with a grief-serviceabe
and warranted to last There's nothing
that will make woman so tractable
and teachable as a grief. And you see,
a woman with an afliction doesn't want to
be off nights like gay ay-hearted girls. She stays
at home and nurses her sorrow, and thinks up
little things TO do about the house meantime.
Such a woman will accomplish great amount
of work. What kind of grief do l find most
serviceable? A disappointment in love. if
treat IL with deep consideration and respect
will last the longest-lonzer, even, than mourn
ing for a dead husband For widows, you
know, are much like babies; they cry good
deal the first six months, then they begin tc
take notice, and they're very hard to bring
through the second summer"
The morning news., 1890-12-15
Roses for a Pretty Girl.

certain young man in New York went out
to call the other evening upon young woman
of his acquaintance whom he especially de
lighted to honor. He was quite a Young man.
am his experience with florists had been neither
deep nor varied 1t occurred to him, says the
New York Time, however, on this particular
evening TO stop a. flower merchants and
choose some blossoms for the pretty girl toward
whoSs home he was vending his way.
Give me bunch Of roses" he said care
lessly to the man OF nosegays
Yes. sir; how many. please?"
20, couple Of dozen OF So" -
In few moments they were ready, and the
purchaser was feeling in his vest pocket for a
~ oil TO pay for them. "How muchy'' he
asked before the bill made it's appearance.
Eighteen dollars, sir" replied The florists
assistant, with what, his hearer said afterward,
seemed diabolical glibness.
The young man felt gi1dy for moment He
had unwittingly selected roses that were IS
cents apiece. But, as had been said, he was
very young and it seemed to him very serious
thing TO go down before that flower clerk. So
he paid his money and took his bouquet.
And, he says, u spent the next hour watch
ing pretty girl nibbie and chew up SIS worth
of roses "
The morning news., 1890-12-15
The Proper Massaga-

Recently woman entered suburban tele-
graph office and said to the receiver of messages
that she desired to telegraph her husband, says
London Tid Bits. who was in the country, for
money. He pointed her to the counter supplied
with blanks, and told her the rate for dozen
words. She struggled away for a quarter OF an
hour, and then handed in the following:
Won't you please send me five pounds by
next post?"
II don't know whether that will do or not, -
she said, as she felt for her money. ''If you
were to receive such a telegram from your wife
would you forward the money!
"Well-wel, might, he replied, in doubtful
tones.
Now you wait. Idon't Ike the telegram at
all, because tried 70 keep it within twelve
words. I'll write another"
She tore it up, walked over to the counter
and in three minutes handed in a new one
reading:
Am out of food and fuel and want R5 as
soon as you cen get it bers. II you can't spare
it I'll pawn the perlor carpet"
That would bring the money from me. " said
the receiver, as he read the lines, and marked
the number Of words
Then it will from him Send It QUICK
The morning news., 1890-12-15
states That seem secure.

Some Of the certain states seem 70 De
uncertain, 50 10 sDeaK- Like the trend OF
all other clements in politics, trey are by
no means reliable
Complete returns from all the congress
ional districts in many ees- ern and western
states recently carried by the democrats are
well worth studying. Comparisons Of them
are instructive. Among other things. they
show that the victories in Massachusetts AID
New York do not place those states securely
IN the democratic column Of 1892. Yet
Iowa, the republican Gibraltar, looks as if
1t may safely lie relied uDon to swell
the democratic total Possibly Illinois also.
Incredible as this may sound, the figures
sustain it. In New York the aggregate
democratic vote for congressman was 2,444
less in 1870 than It was IN ISIS. while the
republican vote was less By 2l3, "a. Hence
the democratic majority Of eo,C-:j. This
shows that the republicans may wipe out
that majority by all going 20 the polls.
That they are very likely TO Do in q presi-
dental election. Similar estimates in Mas
sachusetts show ike result. All but about
1900 democrats turaed out there, while
over s., 90 republicans staid at home. That
accounts for or victory there.
But IN Iowa the situation IS altogether
different. There the democratic vote this
year shows substantial gains over that of
lSSS In 1855, the total vote for the demo-
cratic ticket was 1S4,S8 This year
1t aggregated 19G, ,237. Although about
1900 republicans staid away on election
day, more than 10000 went TO the polls and
voted the democratic ticket. That's what
counts. So we sse that an actual gain of
about II, 600 votes has been made in Iowa,
and we can safely count upon the taunts and
leers Of the time-hardened aud rock-riObed
republicans, so Familiarity identified with
that state. to keep these progressive and in
dependent voters firmly In the democratic
line. Prophet Clarksoa's rancorou5 publi-
cation seems to be slightly benedting US,
despite Its acknowledged small circulation.
Similar phenomena were developed in
Illinois There, in 1885, the total democratic
vote was but 329, ,472. Tariff reform in
creased it this year to 34S,C41. Here we
have a clean gain of 1863 votes. That
means solid comfort in a state so close as
Illinois. Now We have only to hold on
firmly to Iowa and Illinois in order to be
safe in 1892 Without New York or Massa-
chusetts. At the same time, as there is a
good fighting chance in both Of those states,
it should not be neglected. Security is a
good thing to have. and we can't have too
much of it.
The morning news., 1890-12-15
Civil Service Treated Cruelty.

Recently the investigating committee Of
the National Civil Service Reform League
has been engaged in an effort to ascertain
why so many changes have been made ia
presidential postoifices. 1t met with but poor
success. Attempts to find out whether all
of this chorus Of alleged designations were
compulsory or rendered voluntarily met
with almost complete failure. No very
cordial reception was given the committee
in the department. On the contrary. the
people in charge seemed to regard the
advent and inquiries Of the committee as an
intrusion, which they manifested strong
inclination to resent.
AT the same time they intimated a dis
position to make deal with the inquisitors
through which they would furnish certain
information on the bargain-counter plan.
Their stipulated condition was that the edi-
tor Of the ReforDler should solemnly cove.
nant ana agree TO retract certain allegations
and altogether assume a more meek and
humble mien in future. This liberal
proposition tho committee apparently
still holds under advisement At
all events they made no definite deal.
Nevertheless the committee made a few
Investigations on its own account, and dis
covered that out of l43 designations. but
ninety-fye were voluntary, and the other
forty-eight postmasters resigned at the
earnest invitation of the congressman repre-
senting that district CT some other dispen-
ser Of patronage. As an inducoment TO
''resign" they promised a certain limit OF
49,. L.. A.
price for the Office fixtures. Some OF the
letters Of congressman 10 postmasters,
secured and published by the committee,
conelusiyely prove that such so-called
'reslguati9ns" were but civil name for
The morning news., 1890-12-15
The Farmers Value

II was clean case OF negligence on tho part
OF the engineer, says the Pittsburg Di-Dateh.
He should have whistled al the crossing and
slowed I'd. He did neither Farmer Boffin.
driving 10 70 market on !, al Of hay. was half
way across the track when the EXPRESS ssrrrl-
the wagon Farmer Boffin and the tro bcrs.ss
never knew what struck them.
These facts were LAID before IuIju- RDrn,tt
FsqI solicitor 70 the railroad, and be se:d in his
pleasant way: Farmer BOifin will cost about
5000 more than he was worth if the case goes
70 court We must settle this with the widow
at once"
So Mr. Burnett adjusted his clerical white tie
and took the first train for Moons Rest. IL was
a bot and dusty waiz to the Bofin farm Inn
when be clssped Mrs. Boffins hand and r11Jr-
INJURED q Iew words OF apologize sympathy the
attorney was the cooler Of the two. Then ne
began: Tne Atlantic and Northeastern Rail
road company have sent me. madam II ofFs-
their deepest sympathy. No accident that mas
ever happened on our line has been 50 daar,f, =
regretted, assure you, madam, and
Ihem horses was Tlth a plum $500 - broke
IN the widow, rubbing her ewes with the corne-
OF her apron; Joshua wouldn't take less. he
toll Zeph Hanks las ApTile =
AS | was saying. madam, continued -Tr.
BOffin was a"
An tue wagons all knocked to kindlin,
wool, interrupted Mr.. Boh1n's relict
That's precisely what I came 10 see you
: )out- said tie attorney, changing his course
20 catch the wind. In an hour like this, when
IS often very desirable, and l se, YOU are a
woman who believes in doing business in a b,Isi-
n-Sshke manner. Now, those horses Mrs
Bornn, reel sure our company would replace
them; It can be done for $50, can't it? Say
one-fiftyfn
Two hundred dollars won't buy them horses
equals, said Mrs. Bofin. decidedly.
Then we viii pay S2oO for the horses. cheer
IuIIy assented the lawyer. Now for the WAGON
we are prepared 20 be liberal Mrs Boffln: we
know what it Is to lose q wagon in this heart
rending wav-shall we say SIS for the wagon ?"
Mrs D' I'd nodded her head and murmured:
ITS not IN but kndin' wood" adding
Sharply; You're forgotten the hay and the
hariess-they amt no good to me now-an'
that harness wur nearly new"
Certainly, Mrs. BcfI;n, the lawyer said. 81
was coming TO that-Sl5 ought 10 cover that
you regard that as satisfactory, of course.
Let's see-S2-5 and SIS Is 32i0. AID now
madam, as TO that excellent husband Of yours.
y is my melancholy duty''-he paused and
Mrs Bofiin took up the parable With: Joshua
was powerful worker; nigh on twenty years
he run this farm, and hired mems so wuthiess. :"
Precisely, Mrs. Boffu; let's say SO for Mr..
BoiiD, and III draw you check right now fer
And cheek of that size went to the credit of
Mrs Boffn's bank account that very day
The morning news., 1890-12-15

Every candid person who knows any
thing about the man will admit that Editor
Charles Antifat Dana has the mental abili-
ties requisite to make capable United
States senator. And when the Republican
party again gets in power in New York it
should lose no time in nominating him.
But so long as the Democratic party is so
prolific of able men as it now appears to be
it win have no occasion to call Mr.. Dana
from the ranks of his own political faith
At the same time it is very doubtful if the
great cat professor could have voted that
tariff iniquity upon the country with more
sardonic gusto, or arranged for deeper or
drearier plunge into the soup than the COM
mon country senators who officiated at the
ballot Immediately preceding the recent
smpromptu obsequies.