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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

One of the most eminent geologists of
America has been taken from us by the
deceasc of DIR. i. :. New berry of the
School of Mines Columbia College, whose
death is a great loss to science the world
over. He was - years of age, AMI has
been connected with Columbia College for
nearly thirty years. lie had studied and
travelled in Europe. and from 1850 TO 1866
was connected with many of the govern
n,cnt surveys of western territories. as a
scientific expert, and was also chief geolo-
gist TO the Ohio Geological Survey. His
published writings have been numerous and
of great value. and consist of researches in
the various departments Of natural science.
Dr. Newberry was member of several
foreign scientific societies, was one of the
original iucorporators of the National
Academy of Sciences, and has been presi-
dent of the New York Academy of Sci
ences. About three years ago he suffered
an apoplectic stroke. But his splendid con-
stitution brought him through, and he
expressed to friends, with his usual CHEEKY
hopefulness, his expectations of perma-
nently resuming his labors. lie was an
upceasing toiler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The suggestion that the library of the late
George Bancroft be purchased by the Uni
ted States Is meeting with a hearty re-
sponse. 1t is eminently fitting that the
government should possess these docu-
mcnts. Mr. Bancroft had unusual oppor-
tu.nities to collect this library, and both by
the purchase Of rare books and the copying
OF inaccessible manuscripts he got together
q mass Of data on American history that
cannot easily be duplicated. Mr.. Bancroft
used the most of this material in his own
history. But with the coming years and
the changes in historical writing these early
periods will have to be gone over again by
other students, and the data should be at
hand for them to do 1t. The government
should possess a complete library relative
TO the history of his country and its insti-
buttons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

At last there is prospect that the educa-
tional interests of the nation will have ade.
qustc quarters at the Columbian Exposi-
ton. On "Wednesday the executive com
mittcc of the management voted Sl20, 000
for new building, and bids have been sent
out for its erection. This new building is
really the result of pressure brought to
bear upon the board of managers by edu-
Gators all over the country for additional
accommodation, although il viii not be used
directly for the educational exhibits. The
plan of the management is this The main
building, Manufacturers Hall will shelter
the educational display. Professor Put
MANS chronological exhibit will be removed
from Manufacturers Hall to the new build
ing and the educational exhibit will take
the space in Manufacturers Hall, amount
Ing to 80, 900 feet, reserved for Professor
Putnam. This change is advantageous for
both exhibits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10
The Right Man for the Place.

The ,IarRNAL hears rumor TO the effect
that the name of Ex-Governor Selden Con-
ner is being mentioned in connection with
the presidency of the Maine State College.
Should the trustees prevail upon him to
take this place they would make no mis-
take and would do the institution service
that would make for its permanent benefit.
General Connor is man admirably quail
fed for the place, and one in whom
the citizens of Maine feel Just pride.
He has won by his own splendid abilities
and strength of character commanding
positions both in civil and military life. He
is graduate Of Tufts College, and is a
man of scholarly instincts and broad cul-
ture. intellectually he is one of the
strongest men in the State. His magnifi-
cent address at the dedication of the Get
tysburg monuments was classic IN the
elo1uence of its diction and the wonderful
power Of its eloquence. 1t is needless to
say that General Conner possesses execu-
tive abilities of very high order.
The people of Maine have had
ample proof of this in the signal success
with which he discharged the duties of the
executive department during the three
terms that he occupied the gubernatorial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The value Of one vote is shown By an
incident at the late election in Kansas. In
Coffee county In that state two candidates
for the state Legislature who had an equal
number Of votes consented TO draw lots for
the place, and the Republican won. If he
shall be given his seat in the Legislature, it
will be Republican on joint ballot by a
majority of one. This will Insure the cleo
ton of Republican nited States senator,
and from the present outlook will prevent
by one vote the Democrats from organizing
the Senate of the United States. If the
event transpires as now Indicated. we shall
probably have the most striking illustration
Of the value of single vote on record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10
EDITORS TABLE.

Another dainty little volume just issued
bv the same publishers is RUBY and Ruthy
by Minnie T.. PAUL. 1t is a volume
that will be sure to win many friends among
the little ones to whom it is addressed. 1t
is bound in light brown cloth with gold let
tering is nicely illustrated, and printed in
good clear type upon an excellent quality
of paper. 1t will easily take rank, in its
class. among the best books of the year.
Price 81 90. For sale at All book stores.
AT the Sign of the White Swan is an
other of the holiday books which have been
issued by Messrs. Estes Lau-
riat 1t is founded upon the
principle facts in mail robbery which oc-
cured some years age in Faycttc county,
Pennsylvania. Around this incident the
author. Olivia l.. Wilson, has succeeded
in weaving a very entertaining story. The
principal character is live boy, who. in
spite of a miscllieyous disposition and u
restless energy in the exercise of it.
possesses many manly traits. At the
same time he possesses many manly at
tributes and is able, after many tribulations
to bring to justice party OF men engaged
in pilfering uncle Sans mail bags. he
story does not lack for excitement or in
cilent and the style of the author is bright
and sparkling. Price %.
The present holiday season will he pecu-
liary rich in dainty and entertaining new
juvenile works. Among those that will
have special interest TO people of this
vicinity aside from its own charm and fresh
ness. is ''Hildegarde's Home" beautiful
little volume of 3lS pages, by Laura H..
Richards, which has just been issued from
the press of Estes & ILanriat, Boston, Mass.
No one of the many excellent writers for
young people, who have come into note
during the past few years, has won
the public favor more rapidly
than has Mrs. Richards. Indeed
there are many who already believe that
this talented Gardiner lady is the natural
succe ssor of Louisa NJ. Alcott in the world
of juvenile literature. Her style IS equally
original and entertaining. 1t has the same
purity of tone AMI marked by equally sus-
tanned and absorbing interest. We feel
verv confident that this latest book of Mrs.
Richards will still further add to the high
reputation she enjoys in the world of Juve-
nile literature. The book is beautifully IL
Illustrated and is model Of typographical
excellence Its price is 81 % per volume
and it will undoubtedly be a very frequent
Christmas and New Years gift. For sale
mt all book stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10
Spain a the WORLDS Fair.

The Spanish government has at last de-
cidcd to make a grand exhibit at the Co
lumbar Exposition, and 100000 pesetas
have been granted for defraying the ex-
penses Of the representation. Our own
government is most DESTROYS TO have Spain
prefcrentially distinguished at the Worlds
Fair. and has offered to send war ships to
convey and military forces to guard all the
Columbian relics" which Spain may be
pleased to send to Chicago. Many interest
ing objects from the Royal Palace and pat
rimony of the Crown can be forwarded,
and there is . project on foot for the forma-
ton of committee of ladies. with the
Queen Regent As President. to send speci-
mems Of all kinds of women's work to the
spccisl department for such exhibits at the
exposition.
The plans for the Spanish building to
contain the Spanish exhibits have been
handed in BY the architect. Senior Nelas-
qucs, who lately restored the Monastery of
la Rahida. The Americans expressed
desire that this construction should be of
some style peculiar to Spain, and the inten-
ton is to erect structure of mixed char
acser of archaeological nature. of which the
Romantic will be the base
Besides the three caraveis, Spsin will
probably send -ooily show of war ships
to the naval review at New York and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

jay GouIdrs ~ill Is piece with his FIFE
II contains not even the slightest -agses-
ton Of any charitable or public brqaest
There is not anywhere IN il an iniimstion
even that his vast wealth imposed on him
any public responsibilities. He left sixty
three million dollars, but not a cent vas
given TO any charity, TO benevolent objects,
10 help relieve the want and suffering of
humanity Of which the world is 30 full, and
which poor men, comparatively, are doing
20 much to tighten and make less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

II IL sail that during the past ten years
the tendency in great naval architecture has
been to do away with sails on the large
steam ocean liners, But the late accidents
To kbio and the Spree show the importance
VI having every ocean steamer lifted out
with a sufficient number of sails 10 run the
ship should the machinery lie crippled by
z...asdlut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

One of the most frequent causes of cold
is the sudden change of the temperature.
Most persons at such times have not the
prudence to meet this change by putting on
heavier clothing and consequently the only
way out of the trouble, which might have
been easily avoided, Is to take DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, and be cured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

ASo-beense" appears 70 be gaining ground
throughout Massachusetts. Immense meet
ings are being held 10 all parts Of the State
In the interest Of ns-iicsase and many towns
viii adopt it at the municipal elections next
spring which have heretofore been strong
iirrase f0pas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10
Local Notice.
New York Observer.

xnUow 70 COOK Hsa--An za's
iisement in another column tells us - -
cook ham. A rule for selecting 49,
can be given in a few words seiee, ls 49,
hams. These and the =
bacon by the same house are always
relied upon. The cook may ply nc! ~ -
vain. IL the material be not right NJ
viii. More delicious hams than
bearing the Ferris brand cannot @ ~
and arc no, be desired. Blu. having 49,;
the hest proper cooking is then indn sss
HE lsy down my pen for ne ,;.;ss
o.lor Of one Of these delicacies Of the -.
table has 80 aroused my appetite '"~'
mo longer fcrlsar. Mss. sHo~s, .>.f,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Prof. Capen exhibits in the window az III,
Howse jewelry store a fine large picture a.
Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The society friends of Mr.. W. W. Wv.
man gave an informal dancing party in hi,
honor at Grand Army hall last evening,
Higgins orchestra furnished the music and
the affair was most enjoyable one. Nh.
MIR. Wyman leaves today for Rochester,
A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Mrs. Jane Pike was buried from III.
aims house yesterday. She was 50 ye.n
old at time of death, and for years had hs,n
an inmate there. Those who knew her saw
.'she was a good woman"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

With good quarters 70 which TO exhibit
the educational systems Of The country at
Chicago, aos assured, Names schools
should have big hand in the displays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The ladies' of the Unitarian Society will
hold their annual sale at the church parlo,
on Dec. 18th and 18th. Supper will be
served on Thursday, Dec. 10Th at $50, 10
be followed by bright little play called
'sThe Double shuttle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The managers of st. Marks Home
gratefully acknowledges the following dona.
tons for November Mrs. II. b. Williams,
roast of lamb, turkey and chickens; Mrs.
!. N. Goodwin, turkey; Miss II. Bradbury,
turkey; Miss Parott, ducks; Miss Annie
Williams, box of raisins; Mrs. Richarl
Gnnlwin. rrnncs and oranges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Howard Bruce has secured long list Of
signers for another lodge of the Ancient
Order Of United Workmcn in this CITY,
Highland Lodge is one of the most flourish.
ing lodges in the country, and judging from
the long list of signers Mr., Bruce ha. Sc.
cured, another equally nourlshing lodge
can be established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The big plate window ut par,rii,r,
drug store opposite post office fairly shine.
with nice holiday goods at bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The new Carrabassett hall at North An
son. which takes the place of one destroyed
by fire about two and a half years age, is
one of the finest halls in Somerset county.
1t will be dedicated with grand concert
and bali on Thursday, Dec. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Only about another week, and the after.
moons will begin to grow little longer
But the mornings will continue to grow
later and later until about the sth or 10Th
of January. Between the shortest after.
moons and the latest morning comes the
winter solsticc--this year on the 2lst inst
which marks the time of the shortest days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The entertainment in the North r.r;,L
will be on Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

oh how s-s-l-l-i-p-p-e-r-r-r-y IN the MON.
inr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The beautiful new town ball 1T Lubcc is
completed The building is well lighted
with large gothic windows from all sides,
and as whole the structure is a neat, sub
stantial and commodious one, well adapted
for the uses of the towrt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

In an eastern Maine village few days
ago young istly created sensation by
appearing upon thu streets IN .i"nness-
Miller costume. which consisted of a dress
reaching just below the knee with high
gaiter-. Bnt everybody said il was sensible
AMI neat appearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

There is II new express company estab-
lshed in the city with offices in c. X. Wells
store, 1862 Water street, Boston Office, u
Devonshire street. The Augusta Office will
open Monday, Dee. 18th. The company.
the johnson Express Co, announces that
it is prepared to receive and forward Orders
and packages of all kinds with safety and
dispatch and hopes by strict and prompt at.
tention TO receive share of the patronage,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Novelty Fair opens to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Warm and sunny yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

A great source Of annoyance and expens
to railroad companies, is the encroachpeD
Of the grass which grows around the ."
of the line. An effective mode OF riddR
the roads OF this nuisance has recently 'ess
devised, in the shape of an electrical 'eW
table destroyer. This consists OF VIC
brush very much in appearance like an "
binary scrubbing brush. This is connec'''
by wire with a dynamo in the nes'e'
available electric light or power station. =
powerful current is turned on, and 90 ops''
a,or drags the fully charged brush vn'en
is supplied with wooden handle over '@
grass, killing ii instantly.
The next meeting Of the class in soc'''
economy connected with the Congrega'Ion1'
church of this city will be held at the par
sopage on Thursday evening, the l9'h 'o"-
at 80. The subject under discussion WE
be..Capital, Its Rights and Responsib''''es-
The subject will be introduced as follow
T. The Philosophy Of Money, Hon. u. " ms'e
2. The Right of Capital TO Combine IN imsu
and Companies and 10 Organize ios ia, 1nAs
Defence. Judge ~, e.
3. The Responsibilities Of Wealth % ihs
Needs 81 the Community, hona' 10
The last meeting Of the class which -
attended BY many Of our leading a'le1
was a rich treat and has been highly 'I'seA 9
Of, yet judging from the above prog'a""'
the meeting of Thursday mex, bids is''
surpass il. tits one Of the pleasant -
lures Of our modern life and Is in''
promise of future good to find such sa''.'
ings ,pringing up under the shado~ Oh ~
the Christian church inspired by the sp''
to know the truth, the whole hu'h -
nothing but the truth about the prop'e"'
the life of today. Not only the intefe" Z
the subject but the ability Of those
are To Introduce !, will insure the pfeseN
Of a large number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

A regular Indian summer. The summer
after the autumn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

A farmer having died in a central Maine
town, il was remarked to an observing
friend, that he was pretty well-to-do,' as
the phrase is. "Yes," replied the gentle
man, ''but not worth so much as he was
fifteen years ago. He was getting little
old and lame then, and sold off his oxen
and used horses on his farm. instead, be-
cause he could get around with them better.
But he hasn't made any money since he
changed, where AS before he was, very
PROSPEROUS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

\ four ycars-oli sou Of :, Rockpor, min
lister assisted In harvesting and sh.iiing
cranberry beans. The next morning the
little fellows thumb was quite sore AMI in
ierfered sith his buttoning hi dress. aud IN
reply to an inquiry If he were going to she'll
any more beans he said tina, he chad rather
be door keeper in the house OF the Lord
than TO she'll beans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Secretary Mckecn of the State Board Of
Agriculture returned yesterday from Boz
ton where he had been on business CONNECTED
with the coming dairy institute at Bruns
wick. lie secured the services Of Mr.Orin
Bent Of the firm of Crosby Brothers & Co
of Boston to act rs butter aud cream expert
on the exhibits to be made at the institute.
Mr.. Chas. b. Berry of the Forest Cry
Creamery, Portland, will bring some cream
from his creamery and churn it before Tie
audience in attendance on the institute
Thursday evening. The prospects TOT
large exhibit as well AS large Attendance
are most fattering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

Portland Press; We were shown yester-
day petition of George Cleves to Parlia-
ment, dated in 1913, giving the names of
nearly all of the inhabitants lin the terri
tory now the State of Name east of Wells.
1t is on hand made paper, and the ink looks
remarkably bright for an instrument which
has been written 249 years. The contents of
this paper is an addition to the early history
of New England. 1t is owned BY :. j.
Mayberry. There is brass pin stuck into
the paper which was probably put in about
the time of its execution II was purchased
in London, England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

The telephone wire running into the
JOURNAL office was hot a portion Of the
time Friday. The Journal call being
rung u reporter replies, who is it: All
yes, Alderman -. what is II! w,
that sale of seats to Nordica concert tbs
morning." And this Is what Alderman
says 81 wish you'd advocate some
other scheme for disposing of seats than
the one adopted yesterday. got over there
as soon rs could and was given the nun.
Der 60. Before my turn came the two bss
seats IN the house that | could get were two
in q. under the gallery, or two in X in The
ro.r c.,tro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-10

George II. Haynes of Portland has at his
office two fifty and one seven dollar Cont
mental bank notes dated l17S, also one of
each denomination of script issued during
the war, from three cents to fifty, and A
collection of copper coin Of every date from
1882 to 1867 inclusive.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-01
r.il civ 10 Canss Tr..nl,ie.

New YORK, Nov. LA special TO
The Times from Little Rock, Ark, says:
Owing to TIE instructions issuel to his
deputies throughout the state b. Elec-
tion Supervisor John Mcclure and the
counter instructions issued to the state
election jriges by the chairman OF the
state Democratic central committee,
serious Misunderstanding are appre-
hendcd in several sections. The parties
In power declare that the election shall
be held under the law at present in
force In the state and assert an inten-
ton of arresting anybody who attempts
interfering with its provisions. Nc
clure tells his deputies to ignore the
state law and see that the election is
held under the old law. allowing all the
interference with voters wished.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-11-01
AMERICAN WHEAT
This Years Crop Reports Greatly Elk.
aggerate the Yield i'm This
Country,
According to the Estimates Compiled
by The American Agricul-
turist.
That Journal Pats the Yield ut Less
Than Five Hundred Million
Bushels.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The American
Agriculturist, in it's November number,
prints an elaborate review Of the wheat
situation. It points out that exports
from India are falling off, that Russian
wheat is being held for an advance, and
that the surplus for export from Aus
tralasia and South America is very small.
The worlds reserve supply was by no
means made up by last years heavy
yield in the United States, and the re-
plenishing OF these reserves accounts for
our enormous exports and the active
foreign market at present. The Agri-
culturist's verification Of the returns
for 1892 by conference with the state
agencies for crop statistics, where such
exist, aud by its own system
of reports, indicates q total wheat
crop for is32 of 4S4, ,434, 900 bushels. 1t
claims that the area of wheat has been
greatly exaggerated, the yield per acre
underestimated, and the total crop re.
ported, at TO l5 per cent. more than
was actually harvested. This years
total crop by states appears from the
papers review as follows, in round
millions of bushels:
Pennsylvania, 1S: Ohio, Al; Michigan,
81; Indiana, 81; Illinois, 80; Minnesota,
80; Iowa. =; Nebraska, IL; Missouri, "a;
Kansas, 80; California, %; Dakota, 81;
other states, DJ.
The area under cotton this year il
also returned at 6,643;OUO acres. The
yield per acre is placed at I72 pounds
and the total crop at not much over
e,60O,0UO bales, of gross weight OF 50(
pounds per bale. This indicates cror
nearer $500, 900 than 1900, 900 bales Of
| 4S0 pounds per bale.