Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-06

Fairfield journal: There Is quite
furry in the lumber market on the Kenne-
bee owing to the new style OF doing bust
ress. Formerly log, were bought On time,
three, SIX and nine months, and in some
instances four, eight and twelve months.
this would allow tbs manufacturers time to
turn ths logs into mouey before psyiog for
them. All this was changed by the action
Of one man who began business on the river
thi, season. He sgreed to psy ore third
cash and all cid established customs van
ished in thin air. When ore lumberman
gets cash they all want 1t ard 90 now one
third cash Ia the word all along the line. 1t
will make quite difference in the operat.
ing expenses OF concerns who have always
paid for their logs out Of the sales Of the
lumber, but it will pay more money into the
pockets Of the operators who will in turn
put ii into circulation.
When the Maine Central trains lose time
from any cause at this season of the year,
as was the case Saturday when the engine
broke down at Richmond, the engineers
are forbidden to make up any OF it.. The
frost is comiug out Of the ground and the
rails are liable to be thrown out Of place
and the railroad officials therefore consider
it dangerous to attempt to make any thing
faster than schedule time. The railroaders
say, however, that there is less trouble
with the rails this year than for mspy
years, as there is practically no frost in the
ground to throw the rails ont, and the road
beds are settling into shape with but few
repairs needed.
The outlook for . strong four cared
crew at Bowdoin il said to be excellent
Cornell wants to row Bovdoin again, and
has made q good offer for the crew to 20
to Lake Cayugs. An invitation has also
been received for Bowdoin to contest with
the University Of Pennsylvania, a. phila-
delphig, for the Child's cup. The boating
men seem to favor the latter race rather
than one with Cornell. 1t is quite probable
that race will be arranged with Harvard
also.
The Womsn's Library Club Of Fryeburg
treasures among the volumes in its library
several presentation copies from dis
tinguished American authors. DR.. o. w.
Holmes has cent two copies of his last work,
"Over the Teacups;' John G. Whittier, a
volume Of his poems; DR.. G l.. Austin. a
copy Of his Life Of Longfellow DR..
Andrew 2. Peabody, sig volumes of his
works On ethical and classical subjects. The
latter will also add to his gift COPY OF his
Memorial volume. which is in press. This
will contain, among other interesting
features, some Of the sermons which be
preached in Fryeburg in the early part of
his ministry. The gift.books of Dr. Holmes
and Mr.. Whittier contain their autographs.
W. d. HowelIs has given 3 copy of "a
Modern Instance" the scene OF which is
laid in the village Of Fryeburg. 1t is re-
ported that other authors will follow the
example OF those named above.
One OF the most surprised Bowdoin
students ia the State is member of the
present senior class who has spent the
winter at the State capital. A few days
he was amazed upon picking up An evening
paper TO And that some Of his college
friends--of poking turn Of mind-had put
him upon the programme to speak upon q
subject whose title was s.Deanthroromorrh-
izstiou," and whose meanips7is know only
TO the wsgs Who conceded 1t. The victim
Of the joke took it good nsturedly, but save
he will endesvor 70 get IL back on the boys
with interest when An opportunity presents
itself.