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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
The vs,e in kennebec County.

The returns from Windsor, the one town
lacking to the completeness of our county
tahulstion in yesterdays issue. has been
heard from and we are able this morning
TO give the vote of kennebec in full. 1t
shows Gen. Cleaves to have plurality Of
1919 votes. and the whole Republican
county ticket elected by nearly the same
vote. The total Republican vote thrown
was 6t01. In $500 the total Republican
vote for Governor in this county was 53+i,
This shows = gain of 1866 in the total Re-
publican vote thrown. The total Demo
cratic vote thrown was AIS As against $500
in 1880, an increase in the total vote OF
is75. This only shows that the
vote two years ago than the
Republicans and that. by extra effort and
better organization, they succeeded in bring
ing il ont this year. The Peoples party
whi.h, prior to election day, was vocifer'
onsly asserting an ability to east l5,0s
votes in the State. succeeds in casting in
this county just ::s;sss votes, more than halt
..f which were thrown in the cities of Gar.
diner and Augusta. Thus has the mighty
xhirlwind. that threatenedto shake the earth
dwiudled to faint zephyr among the hills
The showing NAL by these figures l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
WOMEN'S HAIR IN A LARiAr
A Fifty-Foot Rope Made OF the Tresses
of Many victims of Indians.

Living in the Wenatchee, narrow
valley putting into the upper Columbia
river at a point called the Mission,
because French priests years ago To-
Gated there and taught the Indians. is
an old Indian chief, La Pier by name,
who has in his possession remarkable
souvenir. 1t is nothing less than lasso
of human hair fifty feet long and of
yariegated colCrs. The lasso is very
| old, Just how old is not known, for old
| La Pier, who covers in his CABIN on the
| banks of the Wenatchee, is not talEa-
| time TO strange callers. Only his priests
of the mission who have known him
long can get anything from him regard
ing the relic.
The lasso, however, speaks for itself
| if one gets his eyes on it. 1t is undoubt-
eddy composed of human hair, and wom-
ans hair at that. There you see the
dark tresses of women who once were
| doubtless famous, locally at least, rs
| brunette beauties. Farther along in the
rope may be noted, hair II brown and of
auburn, and in half dozen places of
/
| and even red is shown, but the saddest
| of all to contemplate are the long tresses
Of gray and white which are twisted
yards long in places in the lariat.
| As had been intilnated. old chief La
| Pier will not talk much about the lasso
| but to the priests he has confided its
| grewsome history. The hair was taken
| by the savages from the heads of wives
and daughters Of pioneers. Many years
has it been in the possession of the old
chief lie will not sell it. no matter how
much he is offered, and it is rare that
| he will show it to any one except a par
! ticular priest who has won his conf
! dence.
To all others he is exceedingly retl
cent He Will scarcely talk of the rope
at all The lariat has been used many
a time on the trail Old La Piers saw
age ancestors used to lasso buffalo il
Blackfoot Valley. and when he got it he
incre ased its length by the hair of sev-
eral scaips he had. 1t is believed that
probably thirty women haze been
scalped to furnish material for his fear
| full relic the taciturn chief has IN his
cabin.
| 1t has come to be regarded as very
valuable The willy old Indian and his
followers think there is some occult
power attached to il, and it is rare thai
it is brought 80 the liglt,-San Fran
cisco Examiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

How many Americans have dreamed
getting ont u patent and then rollas
wealth ever afterward. A .IorHStL reF1
ter had the good fortune y"s|
day to have few minutes d!
versation with a gentleman who has
vented several articles that are in gene
use, in short woald be properly called
practical inventor of high merit. In COSY
of his conversation he ALLUDED
the slight protection that P'4
affords the inventor now as compared z
what II did 20 wears ago. Not long ~
patent was issued on an invention 4
was identical in every respect z
one on which patent was go
from that Office about six yesr I
vious to that time. They don't take
trouble to look up the long list OF paie''
Then if you have patent and some OK
fringes upon it your only resource is toeif'
siye litigation that is dangerous il nd
possible for the poor inventor 10 ~
upon, for in this class Of Justice" ~
least the beasie-, purse is quite Likely W
the scales. saw very bright tbIns
reading the other day. The liiiIf :
asked his father. ''wha, is u patent ~
papa and the fond psrcn, repl ed 's'F'
to sue, my SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

In the reelection of Sheriff Cram the
Republicans of Cumberland county have
accomplished most worthy result. The
onl, reason for the specially bitter and ag-
vressive opposition to Mr.. Cram on the part
of the Democratic party was the fact that
he had faithfully done his sworn duty As an
officer in the enforcement of the laws. In
standing firmly behind him the Republican
party as an organization has shown its devo-
ton to the cause Of temperance, If there
is one thing palmer than another to thought
fui men i, is the fact that whatever strength
the rum power can give party in our cities
will be DO Offset to the strength of the tenn
perance sentiment in other parts of the
State. Its open afliliatien with this power
has been the greatest source of weakness 10
the Democratic party, and one of the most
potent factors in keeping il well buried in
the minority hackwoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

An important step in the work of making
the postal department of greater service 10
thu public. has been inaugurated by Post
master General Wanamaker. who has given
orders for letter boxes to he placed ON the
doors Of citizens who wish them in free
delivery communities for the collection aud
delivery of mail Mr., Wauamakers IDEAL
seems to BE- to have the postotlicc depart
ment do everything that it can TO facilitate
tn. distribution of the mails without swell
ing the burden of expense. That is, the
department studies 70 give the people "a
much as it possibly can for the money they
pay the service, and not as little. The
experiments which the department has been
conducting in rural delivery. too, show that
such improvements have a stimulating effect.
If We are not already the greattNt letter
writing nation We are bound to become such
ia very short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

A important feature in library work at
the Massachusetts, STATE library has Just
been established by Mr.. {. b. Tillinghast
the state librarian. which is that of making
and keeping up from day to day an index
of the daily newspapers of Boston,
for ready reference, giving prominence to
leading and important local and national
matters The last state Legislature Of
Massachusetts made an appropriation of
si2 900 for this purpose. and whoever has
hunted the files of daily paper for some
important but elusive articles will appreciate
the value of such an index. In our own
office, the Daily JOURNAL IL indie Ncd each
day by making card catalogue of the
more important events and occurrences, II
system which grows in value each year
and has become well nigh indispensable in
the routine work of the editorial rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
The Maine Election.
New York Tribune ]

Again Main. leads thu way with another
Reppblieaa victory Whie the returns are
vet To me.zre at the hour Of writing to
sarrant any close estimate of the majority
they Indicate about shat the Rsphebcah
leader. in that Stat. have anticipated.
The new Australian mode OF voting va.
expected TO reduce the aggregate vote and
A. the Republican plurality is large, to
reduce that plurality but Democrats
have counted upon important changes
in Maine, owing to special causes ,
and the returns thus far do not
bear out their theories. Name - stiii tb'
star that does not sci, and its vote still sio"
the Republican party rs strong ana uhi'ed
a. il was years ago when success there was
an nnfailing sign Of national victory ke
peateily the plurality 10 Maine has risen
above 1900 and repeatedly 1t has falifa
below that figure. But Democrats nave
always tried 10 extract sunbeams from
eucumbers after each election IN the fine
Tree State and have almost AWAY :
eontriy.d 10 deude themselves. " hethfr
the majority this year proves
A little greater or a little less, II II
At all events large enough to show that the
magnificent Republican host, which has :"
often triumphed. is again ready for thc
struggle, united, res0lute and inspired by
the iustic. Of its cause. II has never Deem
the habit of that party 10 rely for IT'S We
tories upon Dragging and shouting IN July
and September 4 feeling of oyer-cont-
tenr, this year the one thing not 10 be de
aired. AMI 1t is probably we'll for the Kepub-
icans that an ordinary majority III Maine
is Indicated By the reports thus far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
MAINE GOSSIP.
A song for September.

September strewS the woodlands Ger
with niany brilliant color,
The world looks brighter than before,
WHY should our hearts be- duller2
sorrow aud the scarlet leaf.
Sad thoughts and sunny weather,
An me, rhis glory and this grief
Agree not well together.
This /. the parting season, this
The time when friends are dying.
And lovers now with many kiss
Their long ,farewell- arr signing.
Why is the earth so gayly dressed
This pomp that autumn heareth.
4 funeral seems whr'e every guest
A bridal gnruent ~eareth.
Zach ane of Us perchane',, NAY here,
TN some blue morn hereafter,
Is.tarn ia ew the zaHdy wear
Kut net with hoyi-tl laughter.
W. shalt then be wr,Hkled iaeH,
Oar brow, with silver laden,
Aud those this glen mag'st seek again.
Bat neyermoFe a maiden
r. W PARSONS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

The Mckinley bill continues To operate
very beneiicially tn American interests
Henry Lister 4 Son Of iIadderstield, Eng
land have tecided to remove their silk plush
factory 10 this country. The firm mannfaet
urcs wooians. w0rstcds rugs. ladies manil,
cloth shawis, silks yarns and silk mohail
pushes 1t formerly did ~ goo 600 worth oi
business year, employing 800 To 2o@
hands. The business for the tive years proceed
ing the passage Of the Mckinley act was til,
best the firm ever hal. The increased
,luty under that law decreased It's business
~ per cent nj the end of the year and the
firm was compelled to stop manufacturing
ar coihe To this country. This ii has de
eiied to do and will locate Mt jamestown
v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

The DISAPPEARANCE Of cholera from Eng
land. simply because the sanitary eondi'
tions we're good enough TO make it, spread
Impossible, will be- everywhere taken rs q
strong argument for the English plan OF
protection against cholera which involves
no interruption Of trade or transit, and
directs all attention to following up indi-
y,daal cases with vigorous disinfection and
improving the sanitary condition of every
stfu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
New York Press.

Maine has spoken iii no uncertain tones
The State of Elaine and of Reed iniorscs
by an emphatic majority the party Of pro-
lection. reciprocity and honest money and
repudiates the party of financial dishonor
ani free trade. The introduction of thu
Australian ballot for the first time in Maine
and the fact that in states which are re-
gar1ed as safely Republican many thous-
and. of Republican voters will not go to
the polls except in a Presidential contest
hav" undoubtedly made the Republican
majority much less than it will be- in the
election which takes place eight weeks
from tu,lav The figures of yesterday :
vote however. shows the utter falsehood OF
the Democratic claims that Maine IL waver-
ing IN her political allegiance. The Pine
Tree STATE is Republican and will remain
Republican. The people of Main" 4, not
hrliprc in going back 10 the tdntederate
Constitution for their political principles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

Capitalists in Pittsbarg are building tin
plate factory with capacity Of 1000 boxer
per week and $50 900 has heen subscribed
by reliable men To push the enterprise
This, Of course, IL only another Of those
awful Republican campaign schemes. Men
put up $3.50, 800 every day In that way Ia
help the Republican party, il W. may believe
INA vtnatfys tJeuoeryts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

Very likely senator Hin viii 90 on the
stamp for Mr. Cleveland, but il his speeches
do the candidate a. mach good a. Mr.. Hill.
Southern speeches did for himself Mr..
CieveIsad will very soon prevail on ths'
national committee 10 have him cancel biz
xus,oiufm@nfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

II will he saen that the Democrats have
made gain Of three this year in the house
Of REPRESENTATIVE. but this Is oaset by a
gepsbliean zaia IF three ia thu senaie
The Republican majority on loisi ballot "
the Legislature will therefore be ~; pre-
eisely what il was two wears ago iif'e
figures tell Of The warm enforcement OF the
Re- publican party and IL management Of
In. STAT. Affairs. by the people Of Maine
IL furnishes ia emphatic form the answer
Of the Maine citizens TO the charges OF
Democratic leaiers In the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

ES-A mistake 10 the Century De''ss>
i. hard to find. Its definition OF INC
"deIieions, y bosever. contains an eI'"
omission. The definition Pleasing
highest degree most sweet OF sIs.s
Ill. senses; a. . delicious Wand,
have been much more suggestive ~ IA
tellix,ble If it had read ''as dsiiei ~
lis Ham" Nothing Ike eoncrs~
trat,on, you know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

s,..,... Among chiia,.s.

Especially infants is prevalent at all us'
bat /. largely avoided by giving pTT
nourisfm, n, and Wholesome food. 4
most successful! and relisble is 'ne "
Borden Eagle Brand CONDENSED -
Your grocer and druggist keep il. ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

Arbitration commissioners are slow NOV
ing bodies, bat ii will CRAFTY those inter
ested ,a>know that progress is being made
~ the matter Of the Behring sea eontro
Ysrsy. The eases" Of both parties haye
hcen exchanged the counter briefs are dut
in December, and then the arbitrator viii
have all the facts before them. on which
to base their decision This is infinitely
better than war which cannot decide the
ease on its merits, but according 10 tn,
power and skin of the cOmbatants. 1hs
arhitrators may be expected To declare The
very right of the matter and the nlted
STATE wants nothing more than that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

There are now nearly 81 600 volumes in
the Bow dnin College library. Upwards of
$4,000 year is spent 10 eniarg'os and I'M
proving the library tf making many
books there is no emf. For example. Prof.
Little states that 10 1881 there were re-
corded in the American catalogues pub
lished during ten years. 1905 new books.
Prof. Little makes selection of 100 vol
umes froyi the new books of 1891, which
he recommends TO he worth the consider
alton of those who purchase books for the
smaller libraries. No more striking proof
of the fertility of American authorship
could be afforded than in the contemplation
of the fact that whole libraries of new
books are produced annually in the [ nitesi
States.
The ,wentv-fonrth annual convention of
the Maine State Sunday school will be held
at Bath. October fi,h. 18th and 18th, 1892
commencing TUESDAY afternoon, closing
THURSDAY noon. The programme will
be unusually interesting. Miss Lucy
wheeloek will give addresses Tuesday
afternoon and evening. Prof. Amos X,
Wells and Mr.. Henry 7. Bailey of Massa
chusetts will give addresses. IN address
will be given by Rev. F. \. Peloubet, ID
H., who will also give valuable aid in the
general work of the session. The executive
committee expect the presence in the con
vension of Hon. b. F. Jacobs of Chicago
president of the International executive
committee, and foremost in the ranks oi
the Sunday school workers of the world
The ..nsic for the occasion viii he under
able direction. Speakers and prsctiea
workers of Maine will be represented in thu
programme. Delegates will b. sent from
all Sunday schools.
And now the Lewiston 4 Auburn horse
r1ilroad steps to the front with the report
that il will carry $4,000 more passenger
this season than last. The growth of thu
street railway business in Maine this veal
has been so marked as to astonish everyone
who knows any thing about such matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
NOTES ON SHEEP HussasnaY


Tla ,.a-;..an Sh~su Breeder saws fs b
k.-.slv ~, mach % .xy rhsr generous feed
-, - . t,ub ali summer and al the fall
ri r,...te . coe.sirusi.yn where only poor
ar. ,ri.r..d N bs,yiu with. We have often
s~..,.,.,..l ~, .ss nov a cossst or come lamb
-, raj had EXTRA ATTENTION and WAS about
,~;cs :. lar,e a. ti,.. average of the flock,
4, x,,,.,,,,. 4 h.n ,i,.. irving season Of para
tie. as.y,,,r.. anil other troubles Of sheep
~. ear,s IN, xouI 20 tirough everything
| --r.an-;na rains. fozs, siasty grass, ssiar-
rhaa, paperskin. ali aroar4i hins--s if'ioat ?
lAi-.cis " ILL., .,t Is t.h..-,l t....I,px--ail
- 80, -. h;,, unl,aru,est
|. ~ "a. -, l,y cast, ,h. average
NOV sui's
tu exchange saws Onee in his esrly
.,u.s-ience the writer vas short in his flock.
.nt the ONLY purchase h. could make any
where Was n lot of sixty Gull lambs. IL was
a tourney of ten miles and some Of them
rad 10 b. hanlpA home 4 few of them
Ie.- than A half-etozen. eventually died. but
rho rest came out we'll They were given
| all th. bran theg would eat ami plenty Of
| .xeet grass. They saoa began 10 stretch
oat their wool wa. free AMI fine, oily clear
| 20 the tips. full Of thrift and growth. When
called To their feed they came a-runHing
| si,h Ieaps in the air AMI c0ntortions Of their
| bodies whict, werr Iaagliahle To see. They
| overlook tile home flock. and even passed
them. They escaped the usual autumn
Iiarrhsra they sent through the winter
handsomely. These culls hal simply been
oyerrrow,Is,i na neglected. they proved to
b. a cool Investment There was good
| blood in them: the feed brought il out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

ia ssfviog notice upon Labor Commits
.soger Peck Of the sta,e of New York. thai
il desires 10 examine tbe slata AMI aethod'
by which bs arrived at his commissions Ia
his recent report the Democratic national
committee has given conspicuous proof
that it, caus. Is damaged by a truthful
presentation Of facts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
Local and Business Tips.

Dr. Madame Drusilia, seer and riAH'
ant, i. at the City Hotel. Her once "
being from . A. NJ. to = J.. VI. "s''
Drusiil4 is said to have a wonderful ~
for locating diseases and treating then
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
FOR PRESIDENT u
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
OF EDiASAs
-
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
WHITElAW REID,
OF NEW YORK.

We pofseS xhss~ver viii BE- taken u anssgsed
comma siezfsSnx.
Tae Jte5EzAE essxor gE HELD gzsPDssfsf.s
toE rHk PRESENTATIONS OR kgfr M or kggEcT
gn 6sNNrsIs 4ftoss.
AssaysSs all communication relating 70 sabserit
tsons and sasertis~m~Rts 10 baTisigh 4 flyni
Fnntssfs<rs Asrssta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

The Christian Alliance will hold
prayer meeting in the rooms Of the "
r. 4. on Thursday evening SEPT !"
Everybody invited TO come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15
NJ Nm LssisIassrs.

The JoeaxsE If able TO give its readers
this morning a complete and official list Of
the senators and representatives eject The
following table viii shaw hos il compares
In party affiliations, with tie Legislature OF
rra xsara 1a1n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

Mr.. +, II. Bean left "Wednesday 4.
noon for Dickinson, North Dakota n
called there by the serious illness a
brother-in-law, Mr.. Chas. l.. Trask Vi
dangerously sick at his ranch 90 mile, 4
Dickinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

The insane hospital trustees wen \.
sion at the hospital Tuesday and w.,
lay. The financial committee vs.,
gagged Wednesday in examining TN
counts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

Fresh cut fancy roses and ilovn
the Opera House opening ,oa.s
Partridge's opposite post office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

[s-Mrs. VI. Isabel Gonii VIZ ~
Wa,dav Sen, l., .eplo5F
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

There viii be musical entertain,
at st. Barnabas chapel Sept. 9G,h, +,
for the benefit of the chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

The Old Cushnoc House is sorr \
ruins, an eycsore that the public Vi
light to see removed. The insuna
that and the stable connected was Ala
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15


On account of the rain YESTERDAY
races at the East Pittston Driving AJ
cations park, have been postponed to |
first pleasant days. The following clpI
remain to be trotted, in which good end
have been made. viz: $50 class, pursl
500; 2,37 class, purse of SIPS; 2i2 d
purse of sips; 2.21 class, purse Of Al
with the Society purses of $50 each
two and three year ODDS. Conditions 4
be had by addressing +. T.. llanley, Sd
East Pittston.
Clothing dealers say they find the ss'
sole clothing market in excellent conlhi
The season opened earlier than ususl
| fall, and much business was done in Aud
| that is usually attended to IN Sep,saa
A good tone prevails, and dealers "a!
never before on presidential election y
they known the trade to show such avii
ness to do business early as has y
manifest this season. listers and NJ
overcoatings have been taken
freely thus far, which indicate thai
stock of old goods carried over could
have been as large IA was thought.
general lines of suitings steady dem
has prevailed, and the season up toi
shows no disappointment in the calculsa
of clotbiers. The fall distributing trad
starting in fair, and this will soon NJ
many duplicate orders to be placed VI
will still further increase operations.
tone Is healthy in all departments Of
market, and future indications iasOr'
The demand has not come from any ~
part Of the country, but has been
spread in its character, which is also "a
able 10 trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-15

The funeral services of Arthur lenr
the boy who was drowned Monday, y
held at his home on Green street yeseis
The floral offerings were very beaai.
among the most beautiful ones were n
elegant roses from Miss Florence Al
also from Mr.. jenkins fellow woika
Rev. Mr.. Leland presided and spokt
eloquently. Undertaken kuowllon
charge of the burial and as usual Wa,
kind and obliging.