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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

In his annual report as Pornologist to
the Department of Agriculture, for the
year 1890, Hon. Henry +. Van Demar
Of Washington, ID. c., In giving an
account of several trips Of investiga
ton" through several portions of the
country says: ''In the early part OF
September | went to Lewiston, Maine,
where the State Pathological Society
held an exhibition Of fruits in connec
ton with the fair at that place. Al
though the season was very unfavor.
able one for the growth OF fruit, being
cool and rainy, yet found very cred
table exhibition Of apples, pears,
grapes and plums, and few ounces
and peaches. The varieties represented
were such as are grown in the apple.
growing regions of the country, but OF
course they were not so far advanced
In maturity as would be found
in the Southern States. The
fruit was usually very highly
colored and attractive in appearance, and
In quality fully equal to that tested in
other places. 1t is evident that Maine
Is well adapted to the growth Of many
kinds of our popular fruits. The apples
are Of such character that they will
keep very late in the spring and even
into the next summer. The nearness OF
the State to markets, both domestic and
foreign, gives abundant opportunities to
the grower to sell at advantageous
prices. Specimens were examined at
this exhibition from nearly every county
in the State. 1t was quite surprising ia
see the great display from Aroostook
county, which is in the northeast, where
it might be expected that apple and pear
trees would scarcely be able to endure
the winters. The plum seems quite well
adapted to this State. especially to the
southern part, and although the curculio
makes considerable ravages upon it, still
there is no great difficulty in producing
a reasonable crop even Of the choiccr
varieties OF Pruaas donsestica'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27


THs DAIRY kYSsgBff. JOURNAL MAY
M fopsD on SALE Al JHE NAsnisoIos
NEWS EXCHANGE, WASHINGTON, d. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Got hay-feverf Some say Johnson's Ano-
dyne Liniment will cure it. Try it and
report to NJ. ian. 20 i&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Parties leaving The city ~ their 81.
ner vacations can have IL DAILY KEN.
KkBEC JOURNAL sent to their adareul
Ter any length ~ time desired q ri
CENTS Pen WEEK. Aldrss
q paper changed when desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Those whose custom 1t is to spend he
summer ct the seashofe are fast leaving IL
city. Trains are loaded every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

On the wool question the Ohio plat.
form reflects the sentiments Of the
Republican party in all sections OF the
Union. IL says: I'VE demand protec-
ton for the wool industry equal to that
accorded to the most favored manufact-
urer Of wool, so that. in due time,
American wool growers will supply all
wool Of every kind required for con-
sumption in the United States" This
has the right ring to 1t and is what
Republicans can everywhere endorse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

The Fire Bell" 10 being circulated d
this city. 1t 10 . paper advertising ths
programme Of the Bangor Firemen's Tour.
nament to be held in that city July Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Mach favorable comment 10 heard on "
| foe new open car which was run on "
electric road yesterday for the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

No man can live 20 - 10 please his next
door neishbor. but 'he on. ~ho tries to
please God will not find It hard to do IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

8. 8. Williams & Sons ere the Afss y
have Ksnnebec county Strawberries ~
green peas on sale. They will have plssg
today for everybody; also new btss',
,urnip, pease, beans. cucumbers. onioas,
potatoes. asparagus, watefmelons, beet
green's and tomatoes, etc., etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

The want column Of the JOURNAL 10 efow.
ing right along. 1t 10 the easiest and moa
convenient way Of reaching the public
The results are wonderful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27
Soeal 2]Ilaiiers.
Oh, that beautiful band stand.

Sunday. June 2s. will be observed q
Children's Sunday in the Unitarian church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Among The remedies that do more thsn
recommend Johnson's Anodsas Lipims, {
ssAnde fest fas. 23a&r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Work Is being pushed forward upon
the new Boston public library building.
but according to the reports presented
that magnificent structure will not be
completed for three years to come. The
laying of the strong and massive roof is
well under way and will probably be
completed before September. This ia
made Of terra Gotta Roman tile such as
is generally used in Holland and some
parts Of Germany. Little Ia yet being
done upon the interior Of the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

New electric car No. IL. Vas run it, fret
trial trip yesterday morning BY Supt. Day.
The car has several Improvements over The
other cars, reversible seats and patent bear
iugs that does away with much Of the noise
noticed on the other cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Mr.. c. A. Brick was made the pleased
recipient yesterday Of large group picture
Of the Greek class which he has taught u
Dspt year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Many Of the young ladies from 81. Cath.
arine's Hall returned to their homes ysssss-
dAy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

The basefooted boy has materialized
At Fitchburg. He went to a public
school with bare feet, and not only that,
but with bare legs also. The modesty'
sensitive "sehooImarn" thought this
indecent and sent him home. His father
sppeaied TO the school officials, some q
whom may remember the time when In
rural New England little and big boys
and girls seldom wore shoes osstockings
In the summertime, save on Sundays
and they think the teacher has exceeded
her authority. But the matter Is still a
subject Of discussion, and it Is feared
that the young lady win still find this
habit Of the youthful follower OF ths
favorite New England past cause oil
anxiety and annoyance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

The movement begun in New York tt
organize the Republican party Is saga
cious and highly commendable. UsuslIy
such work has been left to the last few
weeks Of the campaign, and then done
husriediy and with . wasteful cxpendi'
ture Of time and effort. The work car
be done better and more effectively be-
fore than after the conventions are held
The plan TO be followed in New York Il
to form clubs all over the State and
make them the centers for organizing
the party and stirring up the voters to a
sense Of the Importance Of the campaign
A similar plan is on foot in Minnesota
and other states, and is working admir-
ably. The energy and forethought the
New York Republicans are showing is
highly encouraging. II It were copied
In every other state this year where
elections occur, the Republican party
would lind itself in admirable shape at
the beginning OF the presidential cam
paign Of 1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27
MAIHH GOSSIP.

"'There 10 plenty OF room at the top
SO the well known saying ran
Ana the summer thermometer hotly said !;
4 will get there IL ! cam"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

"Castoria Is the best remedy FOR children Of
which am acquainted hope &c day is rot
FAR distant when mothers willeonsiilcr thereii
interest OF their children, and Use cassoria in
s..ad Of tie various quack noir,lns which are
,s4:-roying their loved ones, bg forcing epi'.ia
morphine, soothing syrup aad other hur'fni
assats down their ihro.ts, thereby SENDING
ihein ID premature graves"
DR- ]. 7. EiscHELoz,
Cuaway. Ark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Treasurer's Notice.
Oxford Shoes, 4. Gilbert.
St. CathAripe's Hall Notice.
Change Of time, Aarden's Express.
Closing out, Il. b. Flint, Watersilie.
Eastern Steamboat Co. Summer Time table,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27
SUMMER BoARDans

Parties wanting SIMMER bsar1sn
shsala advertise In Ne ssWant Cslunnp
q ~ DAILY KENNRBEC JOURNAL
Rslr lines, ere Insertion. ss cent?; ~
week, 80 cent?.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27
Castoria.

"CAstoris Is an excellent medicine for chill
tFea Mothers have repeatedly told me OF its
good effect upon their ciiiireu."
Da. G. c. OsaooD,
Lowell, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

A visitor 10 St. Cathsrines Hall canros
fail to notice the remarkably good eIhibt.
ton Of the work which the art class ~
been doing. Unusual progress has bssa
msde by the young ladies. and the s1hist
don shows both their natural talent and lhs
efficient work Of their teachers. Mrs. Bolsn
and AIRer v. Crfrier. I'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

At the election Of officsrs for Cushnoc
Tribe No. 10 1. o. r M, held Thursdsy
evening, F.D.Colburn vas elected sachen,
Alex McCAusland, 8. Sycamore and L. ].
Dickson. J. Sycamore. The raising up Of
the newly elected chieis will take place .
Thursday sleep, July Q. Applicat'oAs
were received from three palsfAces tor
admission to the tribe. their scslps will b
taken on the buck moon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Owing 10 the earlier arrival Of the nall
trains after Sunday the 2s inst, until furth'
er notice, the morning and afternoon COZ
lections Of the street letter boxes will b
made fifteen minutes earlier than the time
scheduled on the box cards and in the OIL
cial list. The afternoon delivery will b
made about an hour earlier than at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

When the hot wave struck Angus
ia the gentlemen began to ask for
Neglige Shirts.
The display of these goods in our
immense north show window which
has attracted so much attention, re-
minded them that our store was the
place to visit for this class Of goods
The result was we had large sale
our customers were delighted with
the assortment, and surprised to find
such choice styles at such low prices
The public understand that in all
classes of goods in which we deal, we
carry large assortment, that oul
goods are thoroughly reliable
that the price is the lowest possible
for honest goods.
Anything wanted for hot weather
wear can be found at our store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

A remarkable case Of fasting by young
girl 10 given by DR.. W. A. Wright, our Read
field correspondent, in our state news col
umn this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

Up to last Saturday night Mr.. L. A.
Dow Of Brysdier's Leland, had caught this
season 1873 salmon. His largest catch in
any one season heretofore was ga, and he
expects to exceed these figures this year.
The other night he caught in his weir,
besides salmon, 3 bass, a bu!tsr fish and a
msckerel, the lstter being the first heard OF
10 Belfast bay this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

The Maine Register for 1891 is pub.
lished, and agents are nov distributing the
same to subscribers in different parts OF
the State. 1t 10 said that Mr.. Donham has
got out book this year even better than
any that have preceded is.-and it hiss been
nearly perfect for 8 number of years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-27

There is handsome flag over the Fox
croft High School building presented by
Douty Post of that town.
The National tribune., 1891-09-24

To me, one Of the customs Of courting is
very strangely in keeping with the wild, yet
romantic, life Of the Sioux, writes Warren u.
MoOrehead in The Ladies' Home Journal A
young man desiring 90 make love 90 tho lady
OF his choice works patentiy for several days
and constructs a reed lUte. There are five or
SIX holes in the INSTRUMENT. and eight or 10
notes can be produced upon 10. The sound is
weird and plaintive. Some beautiful moon
light night, about 8 o'clock, the young man
leaves his home, and ststioniug himseI about 100
yards from the home Of his intended, plays for
one or two hours q series Of strange melodies,
all Of them in the minor key. The sound floats
out on the Summers air, and, perhaps prairie
dog on the plain near by, disturbed by the
music, may raise bis small voice in protesting
barks; or great white owl, in q scrub oak,
may hoot and whOo in derision. The sound is
a5 sweet 20 the maiden's ears as the voice Of
the lover himself She listens attent vely, and
when she concludes that he has played suIi-
GENTLY long % assure her Of his serious inten-
tious, she timidIy walks forth from her home.
Throwing the now useless reed upon the
ground, the young man rushes forth Then
ensues scene such as only those who have
been lovers can appreciate.
The National tribune., 1891-09-24
TIE DILIGENCE.

cigarets and watched the soft moonlight aud
black shadows creeping over the lake.
We were tempted 10 tarry few days. but
unfortunately our leave was not elastic and
We wanted TO get all Of our month in Switzcr-
land. We could leave the rest OF the soft
words 10 be whispered nj Nice or Naples. So
o'clock the next morning saw rs prepared and
on the little steamer which was TO take Us
across the lake and land rs az 4 village, whence
the coaches bore Us across % another lake and
ANOTHER STEAMER
The morning mist WAS still rising, and We
saw little Of the lake. Bat that was nothing
for We had before explored il and knew lis
beauties by heart. Reaching our landing we
hurried 10 the diligence and scTambiiug MP got
good places just behind the driver. IN Europe
IL is always FIRST come FIRST served, and nothing
but personal occupation insures "A good scat.
There were a score Of passenger. and two fall
coaches started, a wagon following with the
trunks, etc.
Dick and ] were travelling light, and two
small saiCGcls contained an our supplies. These
we carried with Us, or sent on iu advance by
the post when we were walking. Another
pecu!arity Of European travel, especially in
Switzerland, is that yCu pay as you ~ gu tie
steamers and the stages; no long package Cf
tickets. but cash each time.
We took note OF tic various pcop'e as they
came aud took their places Ia the stages. aud
were disappointed at the outfit There were
no young people aud 10 one who looked the
loast bit jolly. Among the older ones we
spotted 90 once au Engiishmau rs a seafaTinc
man. Ills rolling gait aud firmly planted feet
bespoke tie sailor II r. had with him his wife.
aud seemed 30 know no orc but a y0uu. fellow
with brown -unIurupd face and a makeup
that marked him as an Oriental traveller rather
than the tourist These three had TO take iu-
side seats, and all along we could hear the old
fellow growing aud
DAMSISG ITS LUCK.
An hour and half spent 20 climbing long
hiii and going down on The other side brought
" 10 the little village and lake, where We
found tiny steamer awaiting our arrival. j,
took bali au hour 70 get everything on board,
aud then we started
Soon after getting on board We scraped uT
an acquaintance with the sea Captain, aud
The National tribune., 1891-09-24
9 snow, I'D sueh eatastrophes. flltted

lost ln the snow, aud such catastTOphes, Hittcd
scrOss our minds.
We had assembled more than two-thirls Of
the mountain, and the distances between tho
Eig-zag5 Of the road were shorter and shorter
a. We got higher; so We strung ourselves out,
and one would reach the rg2i above before the
third left il below. Soon. however. the falling
snow became 50 thick that we could not see
ahead a hundred feet; 50 keeping together we
trusted TO lack. We struggled on, aud finally,
at ?. ~, reached the top IA safety. We had
lost SIGHT OF THE CARRIAGE
long before, aud the views to the southwark had
been bio;Icd out.
Slowly following the faint line Of the road
marked by occasional crosses, which did not
add TO OCr enthusiasm, Gs each marked the spot
where some uu.ucky Traveller had been lost
in about an hour we saw looming up through
the falling snow a house. We were soon with
in End sitting beside the warm FIRE i'm the Hos
V.Ce. house CG refuge Uult and maintained
Tor just such accidents as ours. After a long
wait We heard the sound # shouting and gnin. /.
ont found tie carriage hs1 arrived. Delight
was mutual. for each section Oi our party had
been alarmed for lae other.
Our driver insisted upon going on, 60 we al
entered tic carriage aui slowly began the de-
scent We arrived at tie village Of Andermat
about 9 o'clock, cold. damp and disgu5tod. OF
views yc had had none 10 repay ~ for our cE-
e!tlCuf; but Ou5 welcome 20 the old Iuu where
we halted soon Ob.Itorated all discomfort. We
were the only guest, and tho fatici calf was
1t once executed in our honor Huge fires
were burning IN Immense GrePlaces, while
round German stoves were ruddy with heat.
Our host consisted Of
TWO Vary PRETTY Girls
of is aud J., German Swiss. The father had
been dead only few months and the mother
had gone down the valley, and, prevented by
the snow, Lai not returned. 50 our two maid
ems represented the hotel, being everything
but cooks.
We were at once shown 70 large rooms,
where fires had been lighted imm liatsly
upon our arrival, and where we made such
changes as sc could. Learning that we were
uuproylGod with outer suits 10 exchange for
our wet ones, the girls provided with gar
The National tribune., 1891-09-24

80 days TO 60 on as we pleased, stop as long as
we pleased, anywhere We pleased. on the road 10
Lucerne. The price was just the same rs for
our five seats in the regular mail coach. which
went directly through IN two aud half days.
There was room for five inside by eroWding,
but as a seat by the driver was always pTcfera-
ble, when We were not walking which the three
younger ones intended TO do most OF the way,
one OF Us would take IL; in fact, except once,
aud that the last day, we were never all riding.
The old Captain and his wife rode all the way,
but they enjoyed going slow. and We took
pleasure in pointing out 70 them every bit of
pretty scenery or grand view We discovered.
After discussing a good dinner aud smoking,
we called oUr carriage, and seeing al our traps
inside. started the Old people OF for town six
miles farther mp the valley, while Dick, era
ham and | strolied leisHreiy up the road. arriv-
ing an hour later. to find Capt. Harding aud
wife enjoying sicsta. We liked the old place
and decided on a days stay there, but
CHANGED OUR MINDS
in the morning, having found our beds 3
a little too full of vormin 10 be pleasant.
We brgaklastcd under the trees while the
carriage was preparing, aud then leaving the
old people 10 come on 10y the carriage, we three
younE ones started on foot, and in the fresh,
mountain air covered the ground rapidly. BY
noon we reached the little village just at the
foot OF the last steep incline and then pushed
on upward. From this village the mountain
is too steep Tor direct road. 50 it runs in long
zig zags.
Ignoring tie smooth road, we struck bee
line upward, and though steep and rough, we
soon discovered that u made the distance quite
inconsideabie. At first thero were a few
shrubs, hut finally nothing but rocks and
earth. Although in the middle of June, tho
snow began falling, and soon the footpath dis
appeared, and visions Of avalanches, getting
The National tribune., 1891-09-24
THE ArDrNrApLE.

The construction Of this somewhat remark
able ram was commenced on the Roanoke
River, North Carolina, near Halifax, in the
summer Of 1862. She wa, built under the
personal supervision of Capt James W. Cook,
who commanded her when completed. Capt.
Cook WAS q citizen Of Virginia, and entered the
United States Navy April J. 1875 rosigning
tbcrclrom May .. lSGl. In the Grst engage.
mcut ul the Abcmarie be was severely
wounded lie died at Portsmouth, Va, in
l-5a.
Most all The woodwork Of the Albemar'e was
procured 0n the farm of Peter T. Smith at
Eavards's Ferry. The iron plating WAS made
at the IIe3egar Iron Works Richmond. Her
construct iUn was on the same genera! lr.ncI pies
as the Mcwimac The slautiuF roof ana other
exposed parts were covered with five inches Of
pihc and The same thickncsso Of oak, surIuuuBted
with railroad iron, over which was sn inch Of
plating secured throughout with bolts and nuts.
She had also a Cast-iron prov, and carried four
guns, two Of which were piyotcd, one forward
and one aft, and a crew Of about - men.
The most remarkable exploit Of thisr ram took
place near Plymouth, n. C., April 10, lSGL
She attacked the blockade squadron, consisting
Of the United States steamers Miami, SassacUes,
and Southleld. I'm this engagement the latter
named vessel was sunk by ramming May 3,
1854. She made another attack on our vessels,
and severely injured the Ceres, WyalusinP,
Mst;abasset, Commodore Hull Whitehead, and
Miami. On May p an unsuccessful effort was
made 10 destroy the ram by boats crew from
the United States steamer NyalusiuC, but the
schome was discovered by the watchful
Johnuies before its consummatiou.
For q long aud uninterrupted period the ram
proved very troublesome 10 the naval forces ON
the waters Of North Carolina, and repeated
plans were formed fer her capture or destruc-
tion. About Oct. ], 1864, Capt. Cook was re-
iioycd from command, aud his successor was
Lieut. A. j. Marley an officer who had retired
from the United States Navy Dec. -, 1850, and
offered his services 10 the rebel government.
il pow became plainly evident that some
thing mast bc done 20 get rid OF this trouble
some customer, and Lieut. William j. Cushing,
o; the United States steamer Monticello yolgu-
teeTed 10 destroy her with a torpedo. lis
services were gladly accepted, Ais plans ap-
proved, and steps were Immediately taken 10
carry out bis suggestions.
a steam lanch va, constructed expressly for
tire w0lh 1T the Brooklyn Aayv-vard, and
placed AZ the disposal @. ClsAiug. With a yo.uu.
ieCr crew Of l5 msn hc assembled the Roanoke
River On tie might Of Oct -, l-54 The ram
was discovered tied up 10 wharf near TIE
town % Plymouth.
Gushing approached cautiously, and placing
n torpedo under the ram blew her up. Ire was
discovered by ihe enemy. Several of his men
were Iud a few were drowned the steam.
luch was destroyed, and Cush.ug's escape ID
ga exhausted como .tIOa 10 the Union vessel.
The National tribune., 1891-09-24

aft, nearly even with the water aud surrounded
with a Slight bulwark The structure on the
hall had lis ends and sides inclined inward and
upward from the hall at an angle OF about 10
degrees.
Considerable delay was experienced in her
construction, owing 10 ihC scarcity Of material
aud repeated strikes among the woIllmen em-
ploycd on her. She was not fully completed
whom her services were required on the Lower
Mississippi % cooperate In the defense OF Forts
jackson and St. Philip.
llcr commander was Charles i. Mcintosh,
formerly OF the United States Navy, from which
he was dismissed April 20 1861. The ram left
New Orleans on the 20th day Of April ls62,
and never returned. She encountered Farra-
CUTS feet about 80 miles below the city and
foolishly attempted 10 stop their ascent OF the
river. ia The engagement which resulted the
Louisiana was totally destroyed and her COM
mauder and nearly all Of hcrcr killed. The
two steamers acting as tenders 20 the Louisiana
made thoir escape during the engagement, but
were captured farther up the river next day.
So ended the brief career Of the Louisiana