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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-14
FOR SALE.

TOR 9ALE-A fine thoroughbred st. Der.
j nard pup mcnths old. Mother an imp0ssl .
animal for which $1,000 was refused. call 81 eins
Libby, Gardiner, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-14

WANTED1 Every body to know that 0. m.
" hanson has row full line of ali linns -
flower and garden seeds. They are all ftesh md ~
from Landrcth's seed farm 10 New jersey ihes,
seed fresh every year and all REMAINING uns,s
burnt up. They are put up yearly with esoS
wire prepared sprA,sSV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-14

IXXTANTED-A si.i for genera, housevo..
w mrs. \. W. Chase. 81 Chapel slrssc
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-14

"ANTED-P-oIle 10 krow that the Wona.,s
" Rights Clothes prier Co. repair ali Hmm ~
clothes driers. At their factory. heal q; Gr.s.
ST., mcy always be found driers. small driefs ~
SIS Brooks Co, Il .Cosan { Co.. o. \ iili ~.
and a r. Gould, Augusta. Me-, Prsble Z KrsSs.
Gardiner; T.. Emerson, Waterviie: j. ~
Cnurch, Hsllowsil. sn,cA,V~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05

method and to possess all the latest devices
Zach one will he supplied with complete cleo
~. plants and the most powerful rehectors.
ME new light vessels are for tenwick
Island shoals. Frying-Pan shoals, Corn
fea Point and Martins Industry four hnpor-
=. .--ul- ON the oasleru coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05

and we may now say the Millers. will never
be satisfied until vessels can sail
from every port in the world ..;h 70
route. Every isthrnus Is temptstlon
20 them. Take map Of tho world ana SEQ
what opportunities nature has onereo lor tilis
sort of work For thousands OF years the
sand-spit of Suez cut of the direct trade be-
tween Europe, and for centuries commerce
evaded this barrier by making the entire CIR
cult OF Africa. At last De Lesseps cut the
Suez dam and let the flood OF commerce
through. The only work comparable III I'M
portance to this is that of emitting. passage
between North and South America Ihere
are no other peninsulas equal TO Africa anu
south America. but there are plenty Oh shellel
ones. and wherever there Is one we may oe
pretty sure that ship canal has been eltper
dug or projected. Greece Is piercing the
lsthmus Of Cornith. Germany has connecteu
the North sea and the 7Baltic. We. have
joined Delaware and Chesapeake bays. We
are talking of making an island Of Florida. a
projected canal 10 cut of the peninsula OF
Malacca will save four or FIVE days and much
danger on the voyage from India 70 emma;
One OF the most important ship-canal
systems IN the world ia that which Is steadily
turning the great American lakes into an arm
OF the sea. The canal constructed by our
Government around the rapids of Sault Ste
Marie already accommodates a greater ton
mage than that of Suez 1t makes the four
upper lakes practically one, but the Cana
dams have not yet done their part by giving
free ship communication from Lake Erie to
tide-water They have done enough, how
ever, to make il possible for specially con-
structed steamers Of $500 tons to go from
Chicago to Liverpool. and eventually Lake
Michigan will be as accessible from the sea as
the bay Of New York. There will be sad days
for the ambitious protector when every 18th
mus is pierced and every rapid Aanked AS
he looks upon a world which, from his point
Of view, is completed, he will pine for some
thing more TO DO. But meanwhile he is ac-
complishing work that deserves the encour-
agement Of the whole world for it is one
from which the whole world will proft-San
Francisco Examiner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05
Allegiance.

As we read daily how Russia and Germany
are firing out every other nationality from
their dOminlOus. except those they can call
upon IN case of war, we realize how sacred
those powers hold citizenship, aud how deter
mined they are that II needed, every man
within their dominion shall be ready 10 con-
tribute with his means and his life If need be
to his country Russia has eighty million
subjects. She has an area SO great that with
the natural increase IN population 1t Will yet
be a thousand years before her domnlons Will
be crowded and yet 50 jealous IS she OF her
power so determined is she that IN case of
foreign war there shall be one in the rear who
will not be friend, that she fires out
without mercy all foreigners who do
not give to the Russian Government
their full allegiance. II Citizenship
is held 10 be sacred over there; II
full allegiance is held 70 be necessary over
there how much more dear citizenship should
be in q land like this, where there IS no law TO
interfere with any mans doing any Legitimate
thing. and where every opportunity OF the
country is open TO all the cOuntrys children,
be they rich Cr poor. We believe II would ne
good if every American between the ages OF
eighteen and twenty-five could be compelled
TO make q journey around the wolld. tlat
there might be fastened upon the soul the I'M
preston Of how much more exalted Is citizen
ship under our flag than IN any other spot.
The Americans have 80 many blessings that
they do not appreciate them. They have so
many comforts that they do not realize how
the rest If the world IS denied those COM
forts And the strangest feature Of all is that
about all the trouble that ever arises III our
country comes from men who are born and
bred beyond the sea who are born with a
chain upon their wrists and often times with
letters upon Their souls. And they come
here-they come with the thought in their
hearts that if they IN this country can get but
pttance 10 work every day, and food enough
for themselves and their children. they will
always be obedient and grateful citizens.
But the moment they reach here and begin
10 enjoy this country's blessing hosts and
hosts of them are ready to tear down Gov
eminent which does not abuse them. We
honestly believe that, as our country Is the
freest and happiest in the world likewise,
our people. born on our soil, are the most
generous and law-abiding people on earth
Salt lake Iribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05
Mushrooms.

The division Of microscopy Of the United
States Department Of Agriculture. in response
10 numerous demands from various localities,
has issued pamphlet with pictures and de-
scriptiOns Of edible mushrooms. In almost
every section and climate are found quantities
Of these articles, which are little used owing
10 the inability Of the majority of people to
distinguish the nutritious from the poisonous
varieties ROlrausch and Siegel who have
made exhaustive investigation into the food
values Of mushrooms. state that many species
deserve 10 be placed next 10 meat In nutri-
ment. Every country in the world produces
these fungus growths. IN France they are
widely cultivated in caves, frequently
miles in extent. A cave az Merz
contains twenty miles Of beds and
produces 5000 pounds daily. They are
also cultivated in the catacombs and auarrles,
and under the name Of "truilles," are sold IN
large quantities. They are grown in Tahiti
and Japan, and exported 70 China
at the rate of two hundred tons
per annum. New Zealand sends large quanti-
ties to San Francisco and also 10 Hong Kong.
The Chinese eat it, use it for medicine and
make fine dye ont Of II. One remarkable
species grows out Of the body of a large cater
pillar, practically converting the animal INTO
q vegetable. Among the tribes OF Asia, be-
sides those used Tor food one variety IS util-
lzed in making snuff and another for pro-
duclng lntO1lchtlOu. one mushroom NAMING u
man drunk for whole day. The same spe-
cies is also converted into "fy-killer' for
European use. The old Greek and Roman
writer's speak of the truflle, the boletus and
the puff ball In Rome all mushrooms must
be sent TO a central depot TO receive Govern
ment inspection the yearly crop amounting
TO so. 900 pounds Germany. hungary and
Russia consume large quantities and IN Terra
del tuegO it is the staple article of food. Eng
land uses the common meadow mushrooms
but the consumption is small. America IS es-
pecially rich in the quality and variety q this
healthful vegetable, and scientists are making
especial effort 10 stimulate its cultivation and
dif'use knowledge regarding it. Rev. Dr..
Curtis. State geoogist, has found III species
in North Carolina lnyesti- alton shows that
nearly all the varieties of Europe are found IL
the United States. The pnd-ball' hes q
circumference OF several feet and weight OF
thirty pounds, and the cook may go ont into
the garden and slice of what she wants from
day to day Mushroom spawn may be OBJ
tanned from the seedsmen. and the mushrooms
can be grown IN sheds, stables and shaded
spots where the soil has been made very rch.
They may be prepared for the table in an
endless variety of ways, and are most doll
ciOus but little appreciated article OF food
INDIANAPOLIS News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05
Ship Canals.

The early part of this century WAS the era
Of boat canals for ordinary internal commu-
nication. They were usually from three to
six OF seven feet deep; they climbed consid-
they were sometimes three or four hundred
miles long, and they were navgated by small
barges drawn bY horses or mules. Canals Of
this kind we're not much il any more expen-
sive 10 build than railroads. aud they serve q
useful purpose But the development of rail
communication soon left the boat canal in the
shade. and while the Erie and others of the
early waterways are still doing good work,
many formerly important canals have been
abandoned The ship canal is even more re-
cent than the railroad. and in its way quite as
important. Its object is to correct the mis-
takes of nature in the matter of navigation.
Wherever tongue Of land has been allowed
70 intrude itself in the path of great ocean
commerce. the ship-canal digger is chafng TO
cut through il. The Lesseps, the Menocas,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05
The Duke and duchess of Fife.

It is perhaps worth noting that since the
daughters of Henry NlI.-both queens mar
RED into the peerage there has, believe, TIL
the present day been no instance of direct
descendant of the sovereign being the child
of peer OF England or Scotland.
Margaret Tudor was Queen Of Scotland, and
married. for her second husband, the Earl Of
Angus her daughter Margaret marrying the
Earl of Lennox. Mary Tudor was Queen Of
France. aud married. secondly, Charles Bran
don. Duke Of Suffolk. their daughter Frances
marrying Guy, Marquis of Dorset TIL our
present Queens reign the House Of Hanover
has refused to ally tself with the nobility Of
Great Britain even the marriages Of George
H. S brothers with ladies not or royal rank
being 30 bitterly resented as 10 cause the
passing OF the Royal Marriage act. This act
was the more disastrous as the limitations al
the Protestant succession narrowed so greatly
the choice OF suitable partners for our princes
and Processes from the courts OF Europe. -
Notes and Queries
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05

superintendent Porter, Of the Census Blu
IoAu. ia driven 20 the poor expedent OF having
eAPetS and others employed under him come
perts he has number OF newspaper men en-
pVyeq Some Of them still retain connection
WIN the row" and almost nightly the pltia-
ne SPECTACLE j. presented Of these journalists
peading with newspaper friends 10 send
ou' prepared matter lauding Porter's
~ofks: II IS only by such means that any
~noalion Of the present census gets III the
press. But IL suits PoFters purpose, as he
,sAes pains 70 submit every puff thus meanly
procured 70 the President. Porter is schem-
ne 20 get out Of the Census Bureau. and
cave his patchwork and incomplete
well as erroneous statistics 10 some others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05

S1Mr1Y apply "SwAyne's Ointment No IN
ternal medicine required. Cures tetter, eczema,
itch. all eruptioDs on tho face, hands nose, &c,
leaving the kin clear, white, and healthy. Its
great healing and curative powers arc possessed
wbno other remedy. Ask your druggist for
SWayne's OlntmOnt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05

He n ambitious 10 obtain q foreign mission.
and il now laboring TO obtain that to Russia
which Charles Emory Smith will vacate early
next fall. H. Il. f.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05

HICKOK'S NO. |. II. -. e.. ZIG, AND
CAROIJNE sUN-CURED ARE PURE. CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUN-CURED TOBACCOs. TRY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-05
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL.
Nalf Of The Week on Political and Other
Matters.
THB NEXT SpEAKEUSHIP.
Crisp Apparently Has the Inside Track-The
Four New Light-Ships -specuiations on
Nirginia's Next Governor.

'AsHINGToN. July A.
Especial Correspon
dence.l Tho four
new light ships.
which have just
been contracted for
by the Lighthouse
Board are to be
constructed upon
the most modern
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07

FLOUR, FEED AND NAY.
McnOw ELL g. SONS, N. Cap. and Mass ave.
WASn'N FL0UR& Fred CO,4th vt g Vaaye.
THOMAS w McKNEW, 11i3 o 1t n W.
II. ID. COCHRAN, 1917 1fth st W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07

The officers of Columbia Command
cry, No. so, of the Order of the Goldea
Grail, elected at the last meeting in De-
cember for the ensuing term of six
months, were duly installed last evening
by Deputy Imperial Commander Judge
b. A. Harlan. Following is the list:
Commander, Major Calvin q. Townsend;
vice commander, Andrew ]. Alden; scribe,
W. A. Hartman; master of finance, Albert
c. Ridgway; G.. of T., George w. How
land; prelate, Charles q. Townsend;
mastor-at-arms, J, $. Tomlinson; |. G., A..
Captain A. +. Dinsmore, G.. =. Hopkins
and Matthew Hendges. This command
cry was organized December l. $780, and
meets at the Nationalist Hall, No. 600
i street, on the first and third Tuesday
evenings of each month, and now num-
bers forty-two members. The original
charter members received their endow-
mcnt certificates last night.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07

The annual reports of the officers OF the
National Rifles indicate that organization
to I've in Hourishing condition. Its
financial standing is of the best, the report
s0t0.20, with no outstanding debts. Cor
uc'ius L. Barry was elected an active and
l.. C. Hills and T. l.. Seffcrltc honorary
members.
The company is making arrangements
to hold a 'lodge of sorrow" for deceased
members February 10 next. The man
agcment consists of the following menu
bcrs: James f. Oyster, Joseph o. Manson,
George W. Evans, William Z. Boteler,
Thomas A. Garner, Willis u. Magruder,
Charles l.. Grannis, Lewis Holmes, Will
liam X Ellis, Charles H. Fonda, Frank
NJ. Hamilton, j. Bruce Webb and i. Z.
Harrington
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
LOCAL TALKS.
what Men, Prominent and otherwise,
Find to Interest Them.


W. \. Brady-Thc lions used in the pro.
ducton Of Nero have quite q history.
They are direct descendants Of the famous
beasts that used TO guard the throne of
the unfortunate Theodore, King of Abys-
sinia, and accompanied the ill-starrcd
monarch in his solitary walks about Mag
dala, where he fled from the British troops
who were bcsciging the town. After the
city's capture by the English, and Theo-
dorc's suicide to prevent inevitable exile,
the lions were captured and shipped To
England and soldto dealer In wild beasts
at Hamburg, where their wonderful in
tclligcnCc created sensation. From these
royal guardians are descended the animals
whose performances have been the talk of
Europe for the past three years. During
that time only one accident has occurred.
1t was in Paris at the Porte st. Martin
when Professor Darling was exhibiting
his tawncy pets.
A spectator persisted in teasing the ami
mails, who waited with great patience
until their tormentor got close to the
cage, when, with u spring quicker than
thought, one of the lions fastened his
great claws in the sleeve of the unfor-
tunatc man and pulled his arm through
the bars, where the savage beasts chewcd
the member of to the shoulder, before
the trainer could stop them. IL was n
for the injured man, after his recovery,
sued for damages and was awarded Rl 900.
The Danish boar hounds that perform
with the lions drive them around the
cages like SO many sheep. Nero, the
largest of the dogs, Is great favorite
with the big cats and frequently sleeps in
their cage.
Wayne Cordell--Anacostia the little
city across the river, is spreading herself,
and is fast becoming one of the most de-
lightful residence sections of the city. We
want better street-car facilities, and must
have them.
Adam Funl--This talk about a rabbits
foot bringing good luck is humbug. \
friend gave me one, and hadn't had i IN
my pocket twcnty-four hours before had
finger mashed off in one of the presses
in the Government Printing Office. That's
what the rabbits foot did for me, and
will never have another one.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07

Mrs. Allison Nailor has adopted the In
dian infant found on the Wounded Knee
battle field and not resident of New
York, as previously stated. Major Burke,
who has a particular soft spot in his big
heart, found the infant laying beside its
dead mother, where it had marvelously
survived during the three days blizzard.
He took it 10 the fort and had II christened
Maggie J.. Nailor, acting himself as god
father. Mr.. and Mrs. Nailor received a
letter from the Major on New Years Day
Mrs. Nailor said last night that the baby
is on its way to Washington, but could
not tell when IL will arrive.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07

Officers Sutton aud Warncll last night
locked up at the First Precinct station six
Of the ,oughest-looking tramps that have
occupied cells there for long while. They
were found hanging about on e street and
ON the south side OF the avenue. begging
and insulting passcrs.by. They We're all
before Judge Miller in the Police Court
this morning and had evidently made up
story among themselves while locked
up in the dungeon.
William Costello. Edward Kelly, Will
liam May and Daniel Mccarthy told the
Judge that they only came from Bussett
City, Md. night before last and did not
intend remaining in the town very long.
The clerk of the New York Lodging
House testified that they had all been very
dsorderly in the place and disturbed the
other roomcrs. Judge Miller questioned
them all closely and came to the con-
clusion that they had been tramping just
about long enough. The quartettc was
consigned to the workhouse for a period
of ninety days.
A charge of carrying concealed weapons
was also made against Daniel Mccarthy,
but, while it was shown that he owned
the weapon, there was no proof that he
had carried u in his pocket. twas found
under his pillow.
Thomas Dunn and John Healey salts
factorily explained their presence in
Washington and Judge Miller allowed
them to go with The understanding that
they leave at once.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
WASHINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY
FLOUR MILLS.
PIONEER FLOUR MILLS. A. Is. CRoPLEY

FLORISTS.
W. s. FISHER, tds5 Pa ave n W.
j. II. SMALL, t4th and q SITS. n. W.
N. sTUDER, 936 r st, NV.
A. GUIDE q BRO, 1ff2 r st n W.
A. GARDER, 1i08 Conn ave W.
G. STRAUSS & co, 1898 Centre Market.
TB EODORE DEJDRICK, 1877 i ct.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
Old Guard Meeting.

AT the monthly meeting Of the Old
Guard held last evening the financial Off
GERS made their reports and the standing
committees for the year were appointed.
]. jacobson was elected financial and j, S.
Wyckoff recording secretary. w. H.
Hoover was reelected treasurer. Com
mcnts with the National Rifles for joint
parade on February %, and to arrange fol
a memorial meeting appropriate for the
deceased members Of the Old Guard. F.
&. Raub, l.. S. Emery and A. G. Herman
Mcro eloCted honorary memhers.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
Lecture Mt the Catholic university.

A series of lectures are to be given on
Wednesday afternoons during the month
of January at the Catholic University by
the Right Rev. Mgr. Robert Seton, u. ID.
The first Of the series was given this after
neon, the subject beng The Study of
gliished prelate is connected with the
Ears of Winton, in Scotland, and grand
nephew of the late Rev. James Roosevelt
Bayley, whom Cardinal Gibbons succeeded
in the Archbishopric of Baltimore. Plus
the IN. in 1865 gave him the rank of pri-
yate chamberlain to the Pope thus making
him the first man honored with the Ro-
man prelature in America,
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07

The compliments in the case of Glenn
ont W. Ferguson ct al. VS.. Arthur Il. Bate
man Ct al, by their solicitor, A, S. Worth
ington, have filed motion for receiver
and to fix time for taking depositiolns.
to sell and to convey 10 the purchaser in
fee simple all the right, title and interests
Of the parties to the suit in lot ., block %,
lots ., 4, 10 and 49, block 81 in John
Sherman's subdivision, in what is known
as Mount Pleasant plains.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07

In the case of Brown ct al against the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
Leigh Robinson has given notice that he
johnson in the Equity Court tomorrow
and ask the court to pass upon the same
and make a proper reference to the audi
tor relative thereto, and also to strike out
or modify the order passed in that cause
ON December 81 last,
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
Rev Year bargains at W. II. Houghton
a. Co.'s

kfter the rush Of tho holiday trade comes
the natural reaction. Business In all It's
branches Ia more or lc9s stagnant, and NOR.
chants arc anxious to keep up their regular
volume Of trade, and they OF course oncr extra
inducements In prices 30 catch the eagle eye OF
NIL intelligent and observing purchasers, who
are ever ON the alert for extra values and bar
gains. Mcssrs. W. II lIoughton x Co., nj i2lS
and 1890 street northwest, are Offering for
thirty days lust such inducements to the pub.
lie In any department In their sovcn-story
building goods will he offered at prices that
the cuicrprising buyers OF this city will not al
low 10 pass without an cnort to take every adj
vantage Of
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
Berkeley pure rye whisky.
Fined for Profanity.

Charles b. Bennett, colored man, came
in from the country yesterday to sell a
load OF potatoes at the market lie be-
came involved in dispute with Special
Officer Rickctt about talking too loud in
the market, and so far lost his temper as
10 use profanity. Judge Miller imposed a
fine ofS5.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
- -
Church, Entertainments,

At meeting of the Young Peoples
Union of the Church of Our Father held
last evening at the residence Of Mr., w. w.
Curric, 1910 Ninth street, it was decided
10 give an entertainment at Masonic Hall,
beginning February and continuing un-
til the 9Th. The receipts will be used to
replcnish the treasury Of the union, which
at present is rather low in funds on ac-
count of expenses involved in furnishing
the nasinrS study.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
Malone Republican Club.

The Malone Virginia Republican ASso-
citation held wcll-attended meeting at
l2i i street northwest last evening. Reso-
lltions wcro passed indorsing the action
of the Republican Scnatoss who supported
the Federal Elections bill Political
speeches were made on the situation of the
colored voter and several new members
enrolled. The annual banquet of the as
sociation will take place in q short time
and arrangements are now being perfected
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-01-07
Try l,crkeloY.

Preparing for Temperance Meeting.
The non-partisan Womens Christian
Temperance Union held meeting ycster-
day in the Foundry NJ. Il. Church. 1t
was decided TO call the first annual meet
ing in Washington on the 18th, 10th and
10Th of January. The place of meeting and
the programme to be followed were not de-
oided upon, but will be arranged at Il meet
ing to be held on Tuesday next.