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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

one Of the most unique attractions of
the Exposition will be a bazar OF all
nations. which Ia to be located at the
intersection of Midway plsisance with
jackson Park. The Exposition pirec-
tory has granted space for the bazar, and
set apart eight acres for it In this area
is expected to be crowded stores OF
every nation ON the globe, and all of them
will BE- allowed TO sell trophies and relies
Of the Exposition. Native merchants
will be in charge of these stores, in every
case A company in Japan has sent In
a request to be allowed to build Japan
csc village, with picturesque streets. aud
to people it with 800 Japs. Similar
propositions have been received from
Cairo and several oriental countries, and
the grounds aud buildings committee Is
puzzled to find space for them alt. 1t is
not improbable that the larger portion
Of the Midway plsisance viii be given
over to such villages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
MAINE FARMING NOTES.

The kennebunkport farmers club met
for the annual May supper at the house
of Mrs. katie Grant with about 100 to
partake of the bountiful supper provided
by the farmers wives and young ladies
belonging to the club. The evening was
spent very pleasantly in conversation
and singing. The company adjourned
at ] ! O'Clock and voted to meet once a
month through the summer, the next
meeting to meet with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clement Perkins June -.
It is often remarked that farming in
Maine does not pay. Here is what was
produced last year on 30 acre farm by
an Albion farmer. Silas Hussey: Hay. 20
tons; carrots, 300 bushels; one barrel of
onions, which sold for s.; potatoes and
turnips enough for the family. SO
bushels; beans, one peck; one acre
sweet corn, failure; pears, 10 bushels
apples. 200 barrels. of which 10 sold at
s. per barrel, 800 barrels at s. per bar
rel, and 30 barrels at a lower price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
ChildTsn's Day 10 the 0rar 60.

Hon J. II. Brigham Of Ohio, master
of the National Grange, has Issued the
following circular making announce
ment Of Childrens Day for the present
season:
Pursuant to resolution adopted at
the t. enty second annual session of the
National Grange, I have selected the
sixth day OF June, A. ID. 1891, AS Chill.
dren's day and sincerely hope that
our entire order will strive to make it
one OF pleasure and profit to the boys
and girls who are growing to manhood
and womanhood upon the farms Of our
country.
State masters are requested to supple
ment this proclamation and do all in
their power to interest all In the exer
cises of the day. For good reasons,
state masters NAV select some other day
for their Jurisdiction, but it is desirable
that all unite upon the day named"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

"Whep in the dark, on thy soft baud hung,
And he ard the tempting syren Of thy tonsus-
What anas. what darts, what an uish endared
Bat when the candle euiefed-I was cured"
Such compile xions as so many OF our
young ladies pos,ess-dull. p'm2ly. and
covered with sores and hlachhsad,, IS
enough to cool the s,dor Of tie ~xrne st
lover. To such yonrg lsd.e, we you'd
say, that you can Levsr have . soft. tar,
smooth, ,tr.ciive, k,ssa5ie mp's xion,
unless your blood i. healthy AMI Iu'e, for
the cundition Of the II ,od Zee DIS .ne COM
plsxion. DR.. Pie'ce's Gelien NJ cal Dis
eov.ry will purify ur blood, tone up
your system. ard drive Away those di.ues-
sing headaches and bss kache, feem Which
you suffer periodically. and give you a
complexion lily or rose leaf CHS eavy
may25d&wfolim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

supported state board what may We not
hope for vhen people sppreeiate sani-
tary science and law, and when the
government co operates with states:
In America, public and private health
has heretofore looked after itself, and
many scientific students hare been called
crank. for thinking Of such matters
4 man restored TO health is grateful
, man Who il prevented from taking dis.
ease il too often careless Of the agent
and TOO often neither pay nor honor Is
awarded the sanitarium- Yet scientists
are expected to serve on health boards
| without reward, and TO work without
legal authority. Perhaps If they charged
for their services they would be more
valuable. Practical sanitation ought not
10 be q charity, for scarce any other ser
vice yields so valuable return
II the death rate Of Brooklyn we're a.
low ~ that osLondon, Eng there would
be an annual saving Of Il, SIS lives or il
two persons were sick for each one dying
saving Of 32 COO lives, TO say nothing
Of expense, suffering and sorrow. Apply
this To the nation. II the government
wise that does not try to prevent IL: IL
this Ia government Of and by the peo-
pie, the health of the people should have
equal care with their lives and fortunes,
bat the government has hitherto over
looked this equality. TO be sure, Con-
gress since February, L76, has recog-
nized sanitation. but the question
has been In the treasury department.
The Marine Hospital service. since its
Organization. 1888, has belonged to this
department. At the time OF the cholera
invasion Congress did act by appropriat-
Ing money lin 1861 and much evil was
prevented. which showed great
triumph for state medicine. The Dis
trict Of Columbia la 1876 was saved by
state medicine. In 1878, when yellow
fever was raging, Congress provided "A
health commissioner and a health OIL
tsr iDf Tue IflSLsill VI tolNiupld- auH
the surgeon general Of the marine
hospital service was required to make
rules for certificates by foreign consuls
showing the cond tions OF vessels and
cargoes bound for the United States.
In 1873 a national state board was
created, its powers defined, and the feat
lre Of state medicine as a life. saving
service acknowledged. 10 was taken
from the treasury and made independ
ent, answerable only TO the President Of
the United States. Its success will be
memorable. Memphis was saved, state
boards encouraged, scientific papers
published. and the possibilities OF pre-
ventive medicine demonstrated.
Public health is public wealth, and
when the statesman recognizes this he
viii help to establish free, indepen-
dent place for preventive medicine.
Such bill was introduced last session
in Congress, and before many years
must become law. The day will also
come when health will be the rule and
disease a rare exception, and man reach
almost invariably nearly iives core years,
five times the length OF his development
period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

bsss. ard coffsspc pding expansions OF the
langs and muscles: second, iess stteEtio1
vas paid 70 high-pfessurs stndy ard nere
u the three Rs. So that IN spite o9 Bad
sanitary sarIouodinss. tie childses vsfs
more robust and bsalshy. A. % By the
s-hooiaon.es st recess. today. the bsfs
are standing idiv ssound or taneiy walking
up and down. Thai 10 unnafusal-
Sos to open tie door Of discussion upon
the subject Of whether or not the present
system 10 esIcalased 70 enlarge the mind
q the expense OF the body. wish 70 urge
parents 20 take more interest IN vhss the
&C soeis sre doing snd 70 enccursge
direction. Nov on the 18th Of next
month they ase 70 have tournament
here in whica the delegates from the
school winning The most points - .
total. sfe TO hold the championship
cup. The contests will consist Of
foot races Of various distances. hurdle rae
ing. waiking, Jumping. throwing Weight,
etc In all . programme designed to cav<r
svo hours time
1t is sometimes said shst fault Of Au-
gasix Is the lack Of cohesion among iis
people. Let rs prove in this case, st least.
/, Is unfousde3. by no. only attending the
games; has by encouraging both with inter-
est and voice our home team. Have pride
in them snd Ihey will have pride ia mAin-
tsisiog the eiiy's repusNisn
This is the hr-s exhibition msde BY this
association, and Augusta must lead the
way. II we believe that our scholars
should be strong physically rs well ~ mem
tally let US encourage in every way this
most lasdxble undertaking. Our schools
stand NJ the head Of the LIST in this State,
so far As mental training goes, and, II We
sill show that We are interested,
se can show the Inhabitants Of the State
that strong physical training In open sir
sports Is rot incompatible With equally
suoog mental development.
believe that they have struck good
iaes and one which will tend to their de-
cided improvement. II seems TO me to be
matter Of the greatest importance in
keeping up tie standard Of Americans 10
The position which they have always held IS
leaders, considered either mentally or
physically. Viewed in this light it be comes
9 matter Of interest 10 all Of US, and some
thing which should enlist our heArtiest
sympathy. SIGMA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
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do you good, il you have Cough, Cold, or
any trouble with Throat. Chest or Lungs
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief. or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from La Grippe found il just the
thing and under it's use hal speedy and
perfect recovery. Try sample bottle At
our expense and lesrr for yourself just how
z ,od ting il "a. Trial bottles free at
Bo~dncb. Webster & Cas- Drug Store.
Large size SOC and 81 90.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

There are sona iacn Of intefess 10 The
following special from RasspsRt = NJ
Boston Advertiser, which afe nsv and VII
please Maine fsadefs: Ths Nsins ShoRe
Railway. = connect s. John, y y. NJ
Calais and Rasepors. Me-, with lar Hashee.
Portland and Boston. ID % be cons1uckd
y Indicated BY the voted financial I'D ct
Washington county. The psspcee OF TIE
inc ,spoRasoss 10 10 spfisg this faiivay iron
the Bar HaRboR terminus OF the Maine
Central. psss through Cheffy yield, Haf-
Yif gson. Maeh3ss, 10 Eastpofs. This
pin open 70 quick navel the beautiful sum
mey resorts On or near the Maine coast nos
accessible only BY host and cantage. By
the nev route Eastpors can be reached in .
day's ride from Boston, add the cifcaisous
Sdfney via Bangor, vAncebofo and Calais
avoided. EasfpoPs il N important point in
Maine. especially ~ is 10 the hfst port 10
the United States touched BY steamers
bringing Canadian duiiable merchandise
destined to various paris Of New England.
The 20 or more ssrtise factories situated
in cur most eastern towns can be relieved
of the transportation limitations now upon
Them.
Bat the most interesting features lie in
the New Brunswick. or rather ST. John
connection vi b Calais, which place can
hereafter be reached BY all rail over the
territory of the United Stafes. At present
CAlais, though . Maine city. can only be
reached by passing through New Bfuas-
wick, and inteRminsble difficulties and
embarrAssmenis have constantly arisen
over the passage, legal and illegal Of msr-
ehandise, both foreign and domestic.
Oae half OF the business hou YES in CAlais
are mainly supplied With Canadian or for
eian goods, With the question ~ open one
~ TO whether the duties have ever been
paid thereon. Further, that Calais and
Eassport have been wide open doors for the
entry Of gods which, il they arrived direct
at Portland or Boston, would be assessed
as du,isble. These tso ports in the Pine
Tree State ham been tie scenes OF more
frequent offic iaveetig alton than any.
outside Of Portland and Boston, in New
England
Now the 80 called Russell Sage road"
running from St. John to Calais, will, when
connected with the new Maine Shore Line,
be the quick and easily supervised mode Of
transportation for great deal OF provincial
merchandise ut present dependent upon
either the long slow rail transit up snd
through New Brunswick, or BY vater car
risgs equally slow, more or less hsmpefed
And subject to faculties - stated. Resiz
ing the cut into this carriage of merchandise
which the Canadian Pacific route will suffer,
the principal objection to the new railway
thus far encountered has been encouraged
in Calais by the Pacific people, bu. the pop
ulsr vote Of Washington county has been
suffieien. to counteract this "foreign" oppo-
sitioo - tho eontyrl And manaoemene of
the road will be in the hands Of the Maine
Central We are assured OF excellent service
aud quick transportation. 1t 10 believed
that within year from date the road will
be 10 successful operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Some excellent trades in horses -
now be secured the Cony Brother slasS'
where among twenty-five hsses'
young horses . person may Aad =
anything he wsnts. A JoussAI
poorter looked this lot Of hofsss y"
yesterday. and they are certainly bsss
Among them are several nae spans pm
ly matched. There are also sons ~
class driving and family horses. Az
horses are kind and Intelligent.
not believe more carefully selee'sa
has ever been brought to the city. "
sraa Of matched bays Win dark pcshu
srractiog very general at ,niion Wis.,
they appear on the streets. They ~
ysaSs old. half brothers, weigh svssVs
hundred pounds and last fall took =
mium at the Illinois state fair. Is1
well broken. and are not AFRAID "
steam and electric carr. Whoev@
them will secure . hns iean- To
may be said Of the others. Ihsss
poor horse In The lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
Con muric ,.ion on the Coming rouru-
amons.
Eaitors Of the Ktaneb,e Journal.

Editors Of the Kesnebse Journal:
GESrLsxES Ne. Geo. V. S Michseiis.
the president Ct the Iuter.se holassic Ath-
'etir Association, has called my s..ertion
70 the merits Of this organization, and I
would Ike the space to call the attention of
the public to th m, With your permission,
Not in any way intending to criticise the
present methods in cur public schools,
l will speak Of fact to which stten.
lion was repeatedly called during the
late somewhat animated discussions
ever the proposed 'ehoolhouse; and that 10
Of the necessity of the preservation Of health
anon. tie seh,lAfs. which in this Gaze
seemed to depend upon the proper saoitsry
condition Of the bulldogs. Almost any Of
us who can look bsck to the schools of
twenty or thirty years sgo knows that the
sanitary condition vas horrible, still the
scholars we're generally happy and healthy,
There we're two strong reasons for this :
Fifss, childscn we're encouraged in out d,or
sporss. ard even short recess vas rot too
stcrs fer GENE Of ball or Of prisoners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

s. H. Clifford, New Cassel. Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism,
his Stomach was disordered, his Liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite
fell away, and he was terribly reduced in
flesh and strength. Three bottles of Elec-
tric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg. H., had
q running sore on his leg of eight years
standing. Used three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Of Buckien's
Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound and we'll.
John Speaker. Catawbs. o.. had five large
Fever sores on his leg, doctors said he WAS
incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and
one box of Bucklens Arnica Salve cured
him entirely. Sold by Bowditch, Webster
& Co., Druggists.
aug6deodlychwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Did you eyer pause 70 reflect that You
are nuisance Of the FIRST water: Do you
know that the neighber from whom you
borrowed this very paper You are now
reading is often greatly Inconvenience
by you? He subscribes and pays for the
paper for his own individual use and
benefit; it is not done for your pleasure,
education or comfort. He may not tell
you 50 to your face, because the class of
men who subscribe ard pay for news
paper are good, kind hearted fellows;
but they do a good deal of thinking all
the same when you ask for their news
paper. Stop borrowing, and you will
stop making a nuisance of yourself. -Ex-
rhanOa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
IT'S Larceny to Cheat the Publisher.

IT'S Larceny to Cheat the Publisher,
A newspaper in Ohio recently brought
suit against forty-three men who would
not pay their subscriptions, and obtained
Judgment i'll each case for the amount of
each claim. Of these twenty-eight made
affidavit that they Owned no more than
the law allowed, thus preventing attach
ment. Then, under the decision of the
supreme court, they We're arrested for
petit larceny and bound over i'll the sum
of 500 each. All but Fix gave bond,
which six went to jail. The new postal
law makes it larceny to take II paper and
refuse to pay for it.-Tuleio Blade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
FREes COMMHure.
A Vivid Imagination.
rWataYviils Mail

The claim made in some quarters that
the appointment by Gov Burleigh of Mr..
A. s. Bangs 10 be chairman of the Augusta
hoard Of registration. IL slap a. Ar.
Blaine is smusing. The idea that the
appointment to . position comparatively
VI important from = political standpoint,
should have any iotstes. to the secretary
Of st,t,is too absurd. NJ. Blaine has a
great many matters On his hands rattle r
more important than q lestion OF local
politics in the city Of Aususts. The poiit.
zeal writer Who discovered that Ssereisr;
Blaine ~as likels to be 'eepiy Tended by
the appointment Of Mr.. BArgs must be
provided with IN exceedingly vivid imssi-
nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

The order passed at the special meeting
Of the city government relating to the IT..
ton on Market square which the tiucknsn
must occupy was theme Of lively discss.
sion among the drivers Of the teams 8stuf-
day. One Of the city officials said DO
thought 1t would be no more than fair 70
all under this new order to have the truck.
men licensed and numbered % that ssch
could have . station on the square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

The Best Sslve In the world for Cufs.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chopped Hands, Chilblains,
Cofns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. It
10 guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
OF money refunded. Price e5 cent per.
boz. Ror sale By Eowdisch. Webster & Co
ausSeodAviy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

He was broth Of boy with bsss bsi
sis, and bis eyes just came on level s'n
the reporters table, hut this 10 Whist D.
dictated and IL would be difficult to 6sd
bigger boy that would do better "IN
Augusta Red Stars, formerly the Sewn
Streets. played an exciting game viii y
Green Streets Saturday. At the end an
game the score stood &c to IL 10 fsv~ "
the Augusta Red Stars. The sscnv
features 81 the game we're the slusslss y
Tobey, Martin ard Kitiridge and The y"
log Of Parsons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

A large number Of delegates who bed
been attending the meeting Of the Supsss
Commandery. Golden Cross. went through
on the Saturday afternoon train from D1
Hsfbor. Among the number were III
Lewis OF Knoxville, Tenn, W. R. Cospa
Of Knoxville, Tenn j. d. SSsIs d
Nashua, N. H.. r. I. Day ard wife Of
Lewiston. Representative Mitchell d
kitteYy. DR.. A. @. Young Of Boston, nsd'
ical director, and 80 OF the supreme rsp's'
sentssives from different parts Of "
United Ststes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
MAINE GOSSIP.

Portland Press: There seems to be no
doubt that the voters OF Washington county
have given an Overwhelming endorsement
to he proposition to assist the Shore Line
Railroad. The vote 10 not quite as unan
mous "a the Aroostook vote, but there ia
not much difference. The people Of the
eastern counties have been snxiously wait
ing for this read great many years. Time
ard time again they have thought its real
zstion close at hand, only to be dissppoint-
ed. Now they have the matter almost en-
tirelg in their own control, and there is 3
good prospect that the project will 90
through When this line and the Aroos-
took are completed Eastern Msioe will be
pretty we'll provided for, and the "boom
ought to begin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Juvenile baseball still thrives and II
some fine fine players are not developed
that shall bring lsurels to Augusta 10 The
future IL will indeed be strange. Ths
Capital Juniors defeated the Green Strssh
Saturday, Is to 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

The meeting Of the Y. w. c. +. u, will
be this Monday evening. A full attendance
is desired, - the meeting will be On esps-
cially interesting one to the members. All
come At Z 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Many writer of note has received his
first lessons from becoming a CORE
spoudent to the country press You may
write for practice or practice to write,
and the people of your village become
interested in what you say. Thus you
are encouraged to press on" until, If
you have talents in that line, after years
of toll and hard study you probably be-
come an author Or an editor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Capt. George w. lane will lecture June
7th before the Congregational Y. P.s.C.
Z. on the Coast Missions of Maine. Il viii
be remembered that Capt. Lane has long
been engaged in that work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

II anyone thinks that the good city OF
Augusta Isn't booming let him take a
stroll about our streets and see the new
buildings that are going up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

The funeral over the remains Of Ass.
Elizabeth Davis were held ct St. Marks
Episcopal church Saturday morning.
Bishop Nicely and Rector Gwynns ofHcisssd
at the services. The remains were inferred
in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Star OF the Combination: Visitor ~
dime museum, ls95)- see no,hing Ire al
like about you.
Freak-l'm the only man sho i j ret
20 crazy about souvenir spoons. - The
JeWeless' Circular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

The German band gave some excellsst
selections on the streets Saturday. Their
music 10 really good considering the nun.
Der OF pieces and decided improvement
over the hand organ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

The remains Of Isaac Brick were broush,
here from Boston for intsrmsnt Saturday.
The wife and son accompanied the remains,
also the brother, Augustus Brick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

At Wellington. Kan, the other eve
ming clergyman preached upon the sub
ject: Beauties of the Ideal Home Life,
after which he eloped with member Of
his flock. Preaching and practicing are
two different things In Kansas, it seems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Saturday the car known a. the cifcsis
car was run under new arrangement. 10.
stead Of making the circuit II run only
from the Catholic church on 0hs
street to Grove street and return connecting
With the regular car which proceed down
to Water street. This arrangement dcss
not necessitate the changing Of cars BY
many passengers. just how long the r.
rsngement will be continued 10 NOT yet Def
nAtely known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

no notice whatever viii b taxes Of asManed
Communications. All svah Will b Pct into the
waste basket unresd.
Ius JoUkSAL cAa HoT Ss nsLD xsspossfBLs
sos rHs rKksEEvAfios on RxruKa OF ssJDcr
III DOumun fTA rt0Hs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25

Augusta people are not saying so
much on the sewer question as they
were while ago, but they are doing a
world Of thinking.