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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Iatsiligsces In Forming.

While demagogue reformers Of one
kind and another have been doing their
best to persuade farmers that all their
present Ills are due to protection,
thoughtful, practical men have solved
the problem by quite another rule.
Hence they are proflting by the lessons
which the solution OF this question have
brought them.
With the opening Of the magnificent
great West, with les matchless expanse
Of wheat and corn lands. farmers could
think only Of how to get the largest
number Of acres under the plow. There
was good market abroad for grain In
those years, when we had the field more
to ourselves, before Russia and India
were such troublesome competitors as
they have since become. With abund-
ant crops and fair prices for staple
products, there was neither necessity nor
Involvement for American farmers to
diversity their products. But now the
case Is different. Wheat can be brought
from India and Russia to England so
cheaply that we must offer ours at
ruinous price In order to compete.
Hence, wheat. growing has not paid in
recent years. The ''reformer' says the
tariff Ia to blame. The shrewd, wide
awake farmer smiles at this extrava
gance. He knows that the diseases
affecting American agriculture are unset
eutiiic methods and lack Of diversity in
the crops produced. Our farmers, as
The statistics will show ship millions of
farm products at beggarly prices to
other countries, while at the same time
they import at high prices millions of
the products Of foreign farms.
The Yankee farmer has conceived the
idea that what he wants is equalization
to raise less for export, and to devote
the land to raising the products now
imported. He has also come to realize
that the day. of slap-dash farming has
passed, and that even now scientific
farming is az profitable ALI things con-
sdered, as any business in the country.
These thoughts have been induced by
a remarkable paper which has recently
come to our notice. Its author is Mr..
James Edward Rice Of Cornell Univer-
sity, who presented 1t as his thesis for
the degree Of Bachelor Of Science in
Agriculture. Mr.. Rice has given strlk
ing demonstration of how much science
can accomplish in the way of increasing
profits of agriculture. The paper is based
upon an experiment with two groups OF
chickens, each group fed differently,
with view to determining the fattening
effects of different kinds of feed. The
following table will indicate the nature
of the results obtained:
Lott. Lot 2.
Ni,rosenous Carbonaceous
food. food.
live weight, July 2s. s@ 9os
Live weight. Nov. ~, 1889 1893
Gain. pounds. s.95 3S
Gain, per cent, lo0.ii 800
linus we see tudt uuleFeute VI vi
per cent. 10 the weight gained was FRO
duced simply by careful scientific at
tention to the quality OF feed. There is
not the least doubt that similar differ
ence could be found between the scien-
titic and the unscientiic methods in any
department of agriculture. 1t is along
the lines of more intelligent feeding
marked out in Mr.. Rice's paper that at
least partial relief from agricultural de.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

In Illustration OF Darwin's painstak-
ing methods, a friend Of the great nat
uralist states that In one instance he
employed clerk for several weeks, at
an expense OF $50. In making investiga-
tons. and that the result was condensed
into three lines in his great work on the
Variation Of Animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The wooden mills Of thu country have
purchased $500 600 pounds more wool
10 the first four months of the year Of
the United States, under the Mckinley
tariff. than in 1890. and It Is calculated
increased manufacture for the year will
exceed that of 1890 by s2,ooQ 600 pounds.
Under the stimulus Impaired by the
Mckinley tariff the product of raw wool
and manufactured woolens will steadily
increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

A fofeign letter to the New York #
nancsal Chronicle under date Of April "a
says: ssThroughoat western Europe
the agricultural outlook h very unfavor-
able The winter has been the seyerest
for over half century, and with the
cold there has been an exceptional
drought The probability Is that In the
United Kingdom. France, Italy, and
Spain the harvest VIII be late, IL not
bad. and consequently that the demand
win be larger than usual In the trade
itself il il expected that prices win con-
Time Ia rise"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

One of our Western exchanges says
"Old Hutch" will clutch no more of the
wheat crop. And what he did clutch
from the mouths Of the hungry poor
though he became a twenty times mil
lionaire, did him no good. Would the
lesson be too severe for other gamblers
In breatstuffss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Tuesday next the Grand Masonic beaia
Of the State will meet in annual ssssiss i
Portland, and several Bangor Masons VII
attend. II 10 one Of Of the most pPonisssl
meetings and important business viii h
transacted. The session will occupy -four
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

A custom house established in the
midst Of the Worlds Fair for the conven-
fence of the foreign exhibitors would
not be wholly bad idea, while az the
same time 1t could be made educational
to all visitors. aud education is one of
the main objects Of the Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mayor Washburn begins we'll. his
first order was to shut up every gam.
bling house in Chicago and to keep them
shut. The fraternity has heen running
the city by the aid of the Democratic
managers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

On Friday evening Mrs. 4. B. Richaelu
entertained few Of her friends q hsf ~
idence No. 8 Winthrop street. 0snsa,
music, etc, were participated In, afhs
which Refreshments were served. All m
nounced II very successful May evsaisa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

In another column Mr.. A. J. Hall, Il
whose tailoring estAblishment' the %.
chaser 10 sure Vt getting nicely fitted VIII
any style OF gents clothing that hs ~
wish, calls the attention Of the public 10 "
flne line Of goods and Reasonable psices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

1t Is said that fifteen members of the
New York. Ohio comes next. with
eight, while Pennsylvania and Kentucky
have six each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Several persons on the street u u NuN
end last evening, betrayed evidsaas 4
having tampefed with alcoholic stinul,,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Mr.. A. W. Case moved Saturday u
printing establishment from the Iosa b
the rear Of Higgins music store, Into ~
room in the rear Of the Western Unisa
Telegraph office. II 10 understood ~
Mrs. Higgins will occupy the room nsds
vacant by Mr.. Case with her millinery
ntnck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The old fashioned crop of oats and
peas is coming again to be recognized
as desirable grain crop for farmers to
produce More Of the grain feed needed
on the farm must be grown on the
farm where needed. The crop is easily
grown, Is not exhaustive to the soil, Is
rich 10 food Ingredients, and that Of the
most valuable kinds. 1t Is az especially
good rotation crop for light, loamy soils,
and will be found much more profitable
on such soil as grass Sow good
breadth of oats and peas, or Of mixed
grain. oats, barley and wheat this spring.
No better feed for mich cows and fat
tening pigs can be found. Besides, ID is
better 20 grow this feed on your own
farm than to buy it. It costs less, and
takes cash to pay for ic; whereas when
You grow 1t you are getting pay in cash
At good wages for your own labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The amendments to the liquor lAv N
now in effect though IL 10 difacuN n ~
just how they can make Augusta asy dryv
than for the past several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

no notice vhstevsg vii be taEss of ansisnea
oommun ioatlosa. All such viii be paf int,st the
waste basket unread.
TnA JOURNAL oAB spv BE HxLD srsrossrBLR
spR rHs YKxssRy ArtoH oe RkrCRa or KSJ scr-
ID OonnUnIuArioas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The Valley" and "Hoodoo" mines PLAYED
. game Of ball at the park Saturday siIa.
noon in which the lads did some exosllssI
playing. The score standing 90 b Is h
favor Of the Valley nine.s George Jslh
umpifed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

There is every indication that a greater
area OF crops will be grown by the Maine
farmers this year than last, and that
potatoes, field corn aud mixed grains
will come in for a large share of extra
attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Very little 10 heard now about closing
the hotels on account Of the new Law but .
c'mbir alton for raising the rates 10 nearly
perfected and unless something unfofsssa
happens before the fifteenth Of the nesta
the hotels in Augusta. Gardner, ws's'
vile and Skowhesan will unite In faisisg
their daily rates from o. 90 to o. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Miss Lskely-f have b en- out shopping
this mornirg. | have purchased several
pairs Of shofs.
Mis- GotAsm-Yeu e,t big bargains,
kunI0at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Base ball appears to have acquired
this season Its old time hold upon the
affections of the American people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Gus Corson's bsnismen feel easier thsn
they have for several days. Detective Trss
returned from his Massachusetts, trip hav.
ing for company Mr.. Corson. Corson w
found ct Lowell. and felt very dubicU
about returning to Maine to face bic ipdict.
ments. He was taken to jail where hs vill
doubtless spend several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

All prohibition voters are rsqusssl !
meet at Golden Cross Hall this Ma,
evening. Hon. volney B. Cushine IN
address the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

7. J. Lynch EsQ.. has sold ths ~
Doyle lots on Capitol street to Judes 4. q.
Andrews. The judge will probably asss
two houses there this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
OAAanpAn o. coMrHe SWEETS
STATE AFFAIRS.

Nay 8-Arbor Day.
Nay To- Meeting Executive Council.
xsapssanss.
Msy so-Androseoggin Lodge. Good Templars,
asy ss-w s.hinston County District Lodge, Good
Jsss Z ri:es.ssais District Lodss, oood Ten.
Jsss I-xsnssbse District Lodge. Good Ten
PLAYS.
Jsss t-Bansoos District Lodge. Good rempiars.
Jsne io-0xtord District Lodge. Good TempiArs,
Hanover.
April 1s-May A-Ear asias sssn5dist Confer
sno~. psnayiaeot.a
Msys-North York Sabbath School Association
Limerick
Nay a-Difeotors' meeting. Union Camp Meeting
May 2s-Waido County Pomona Grange. Winter
Assooia'ion, China.
June Maize Uniyersslist Convention Portland.
June 2t-haine Unitarian Convention, Bangor
Jsss io-Bowdoin Free napti-s Quarterly hees-
isG. Bowdoinham Ridge
Pasress of M~ssssNsy.
May 22-Knox County Pomona Grange. White
Oak Grange. Norta Warren
Nay io-A nafosooggin Pomona Grange. Lewiston.
Jsae s-somefset County fonoaA ofAase, rit;'
usy ss-AsnsA nestiaxs afAsa Masonic Bodies,
Misssilsssoss.
Nay Maine State Horse sgeeders' Associa.
ton, Lewiston.
Juss a-Bansor Theological Seminary. Annual
CONNIE snent.
July l--Centennisl Celebration OF Berwick Aca
DENY.
JAY u Aug. is--Maine ChsutauquA Union. Frye
burg.
Societies.
May Washington County votes on Shore Line
Rallroad.
Nay 10 Knights OF fythIss, Grand Lodge, Port.
hand
Msy ~ ss--Conyen,ion OF W. c. I. U. for Frank.
lin County, Kinsfeld.
Aug, as-sehooi u methods, W. c, I. T.. Old
Orchard.
Educational.
May Ss-Anrivetsarv of Fast Corinth Academy.
Nay 3i-June t-Easteru state Normal School
Commence ment, Castins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
COLT FOR HALE.

1--WE this spsisR. DARK bay. heIshf fifteen
y-nve posn4e, sound Esd ksnd, goo1 driver double
OF stnnlos Fnoe 014s A41feas
Gko. H. DxxeLIYs
eSf1oafwe Litchxeld ffafse. Nsfne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

DR.. T. II. Hoskins Of Vermont, the
understanding fruit expert whom we
always like to quote, gives, in late
number of Garden and Forest, some
sensible views on the Importance Of
planting popular and well selling varie-
ties of apples The first quality of
value in commercial variety is un-
doubtly an attractive appearance. 81
would never" he says, "advise extensive
planting Of unattractive apples, except
in the case of those of high local
repute, gained through series of years.
Some of the choicest dessert apples
grown, and among them some sorts
well known and widely d stributed. and
productive withsl have never been easy
to dispose Of in the general market on
account of unattractive color and out
side appearance. Peck's Pleasant is a
variety of this Sort"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The successor OF Senator Reagan will
be the first native born Texan to take a
seat In the United States Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

A party came down from Wassrvilh =
the boat yesterday end getting lett q -
return trip we're obliged to wait fse ths,v.
o'clock pullman,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
Jemima's Beau.

JemimA. once she had bean
BE didn't ufnd her name Xoa know.
Although 1. was 50 prosy
hhe had cataxIk, and had It 90.
That he 1t last va, forced to ~
The odor was no posy.
II shs had been sage in time, che would
have taken DR.. Ssge's Catarfh Remedy.
An fsnsive breath l. most distressine, moi
oaIy 10 the person ilcted, II the De, SOC
has any pride, bus to those with whom he
or ste comes IN contact Il 10 . deIif a.
matter to speak Of. bat is has pntea NOT
only ffiends bus levers. Bad bres,h and
cs;alfh are insepafasle. DR.. Sase's Catas,h
Remedy cures the vcfst csses. q fhousande
can testify. e500 reserd fired for "a
iacusabIe csse By WorId's Dis psnssry Md
&c u Associstion, Propsietors Of DR.. Says
Casarrh Remedy. mg4t&s1sfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

There are many diseases that travel
under the name Ia grippe these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Il is fsportsd that waldo county law
yer las. week. while examining witness
On deisesse case insairsd Of her Shsfs
her heuze was. She told him. .4Nos.
wAsre sss sse1 sosm7' Vas asked. She
rsriixi, You kaow where tse room =,
yourself. You have keea there" The
jurT s.icksred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Horace Chiffon, the new senator
appointed rs the successor OF Senator
Reagan Of Texas, is q comparatively
young man. who was early thrown upon
his own resources, with n widowed
mother and sister dependent on him
He learned the printers trade and started
. newspaper, readisg law meanwhile.
Today be Is ranked a. one Of the ablest
lawyers In Texas, and has accumulated
fortune since leaving the printers case.
The Philadelphia Press outdoes all the
Nerth American Review Symposium
wrifnrs on the uses Of wealth and the
duties Of rich men to the stately giving
: uheae TREATISE on political economy and
aeclal science In the following siz
-: z. = Hutchinson. the grain spec
ulasoe. uiil do the country more good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

O1s u II 90 pupils Of sehonl sse n
Porriaad, 6 is3 ase enrolled in the public
schools. Ths psrcentsge of avss.gs -
tendance l. hish-s7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The cony High Schools had : ~
DAY for their vassalboro trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

1t 10 talked on the street that those w
have been 10 the habit Of Violating ~
liquor law and whose United States licenses
run out On Friday, have not renewed thsn
and declare that they will not. II 10 thesga
that some Of them, even II they thiak y
selling rum under the prevent Law. viii iA>s
their chances with Uncle Sam. vhess
penalty will be lighter than the 6sas
penalty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

There is no~ good prospect. says the
Wig, that . new cotton mill will be built
ss Old Town, 3 meeting In the interest OF
The project having been held in Bangor on
Friday. An expert engineer, who has
m..de careful examination Of the subjecs.
gave expression to scms very encouraging
vlewr. The water power at Old Town Is
usexceliea and With the excellent trans
pertation facilities the conditions ara ex
remedy favorable for An enterprise Of this
character. A mill Of 20 600 spindles could
be constructed st sn expense Of about $780,
600 and Mr.. Stephen Green. the engineer
of the firm Of Lockwood, Green q Co.,
Boston, WAS firm in the belief that with
from 81, 900 10 800, eco Of the capital
assured at home there would be no d,ficalfy
10 securing the balance from outside par
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
PROCLAMATION.

Ard earnestly recommend 20 the people Of
nstss that they Owe 10 II general and sppso-
Dstats observascs.
The bessftiyias Of school gsesads, highway,
80 pashs BY toe planting Of tssss asd shrabbsry,
ssA the rFoaotion Of forest rovta and culture
- vort that msy worldly engage the attention
Oral our psopte.
Especially .houjd the isssons Of th.x day be In
esicated In schools and instituttons Of learning
that thsy may be early acquired By the youth Of
oar state. In order that this MAP BE- done. !
recommend that In so far a. praetteabls the day
b observed By tenn a holiday.
II Ia 70 be hopsd that the trees planted In Maine
spon this dap may In tbeir grow:h and spreading
branches be typical Of the ssraasisg industrial
life ssd Increasing pros periiy 81 the State.
Even fhoas, may not oarselsss live 70 enjoy
the fruits Of oar Iaborr. they Will surely be b
sosrce Of comfort and pleasure 10 saeceeding gen
erstionS.
Gives At ths Couneil Chamber At Augusta
this twenty second DAY Of April in the year
Of oar Lord one thousand eigt. handfed and
ninesy.one and Of the Independence Of the
United States OF America the one hundred
and fifteenth.
BY the Governor, EDWIN G. BURLxIeH.
NICHOLAS FxssEsDEH.
Secretary OF Btste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04
FOO D.
1NDf ORA. lAsoRa5MAax.
AaxssoaAwlyna.

The Massachusetts, State Board of
Agriculture at special meeting lately
held discussed among other things the
question as to what constitutes an aban-
doned farm. The result was the formu-
lation Of this opinion: San abandoned
or partially abandoned farm is one that
is not the permanent or summer home
Of family who cultivate it for liveli-
hood Or for pleasure; or one where the
buildings are destroyed or only occupied
by temporary family at nominal
rent, and the land is depreciating in
agricultural value"
Farm crops differ in chemical constitu-
ents, and as plant food to give the best
results must be specially adapted to the
various plants it follows that fertilizers
must vary in composition. Crops that
thrive best with liberal supply of nitrog-
enous food will fail to give satisfactory
results if supplied with plant food
deficient in nitrogen though Astounding
in potash. The desires of the plants are
as important as the wants of the animals
1t is the work of the experiment stations
to ascertain these facts by repeated
analyses and make the results obtained
so plain to farmers that any person of
ordinary intelligence can take advantage
OF them in their own farm practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Unity Club viii meet with NJ -
Green street. Monday evening, Nav a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The want column Of the JouaxAr :
growing every day. This spssks v,ll -
Ito merits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The Loaiss Hamilton Company 4 ~.
tered at Hotai North arriving han y,sir.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Ths shad nshsImsn on the KsnueAe. =.
reporting light hauls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

tcanscience makes eossrds Of - all "
A Sseo storsksepsr tells Of young man
*ha c&Is 20 him the other dzy ard
Announces ths. he hsd somstbing Oh bis
MIA which troubled him, and thereu9on
confessed 20 having stolen base ball from
his window a rur5er Of years sgo. when
he vas . small boz. Tbs ssorekeeper had
missed the ball and 'nis,rusted the boy a.
tts time, bnt bad forgotten about is until
he confession brought il 70 his mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

A representative Of the Boston Bridge
Company has lssely been in Bangor looking
ever the ground and making estimates for
f. rev steel bridge across the Penobscot for
the crossing Of the cars on the line Of the
street railway. This company gives the
,hortest time for construction, agreeing TO
have the bridge ready for the passage of
the cars By Aug. let, hencs the probability
that the contract will be awarded to them,
as the street railway company are in hur
ry to get across. II is thought q contract
for bailding the bridge will be signed VITA
in day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

The paper hangers are very buoy juA d
the present time. ~ many houses ere bsias
freshly decorated with the new spsisg
paper. The fashionable styles are I'll d
a light color and some very handsome H.
fects are produced by the different pssssf.s'
The paper tends to give light and chsse'
full appearance to the rooms, and II y y
direct contrast with the dark shades shios
have been used ia some years past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-04

Saturday I. seemed - II oil spses ~
breathing vas filled with dust, and % sveV
street except wases street, whore -
sprinkler did good service, each tine e..
riage was driven rass cloud OF dsss y
seemed impenetrsble wAs raised sad -
to the dust burden already borne. Fee
walking or riding were soon svass esps!
sensasions. and even though ths vinesss =
the houses we're hsps closed the dsst -
through ths cssvicss ill Is vss aleeessss
too psrcspsibIs IN the rooms. Rss -
even II II vas tbs Arst Sunday 10 ths -
rain vas welcome yesterday. ltclessse y
ainssphers ve1dsrfally, asd n ~ -
hours . most naked chssae ~ =
cspstbis IN the sppeafsncs Of he gfss -
foliage which bad shirsted fes naay tsye