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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26
The Charge Disposed OF.


Mr. j. X. Dodge, .tatistiean of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, a discreet and able
officer. feels compelled to take public notice
Of tile attacks which have been made from
insidious motives upon his work. In the
discharge OF his duty, Mr.. Dodge has oe-
cs.ionslly displeasesl the tariff reformefs
of the country and his crop reports have
irritated the spectators, both Of which
classes often find their theories in conflict
with the truth. One of the southern Dem
ocratic senators, as the spokesman of these
interests made savage onslaught lately
upon Mr. Dodge The statistieian in his
reply denies that crop reports were ever
prematurely published for the benefit of
favored spectators. He shows that his
estimates of crops have usually been below
rather than above the actual figures, and
that the manipulation of spectators and
not the crop report has occasioned the de-
creases in price. 1t is a common thing for
a Spectator to pretend to have Inside" or
advance information, and the integrity of
the statistical officers of the Agricultural
Department is a matter of very great impOr-
lance 1t i, gratifying to see that Mr. Dodge
can so thoroughly dispose of the charges OF
his aecusers. The periodical crop reports
issued at Washington are of large benefit
To legitimate business. II is right that their
accuracy should be above dispute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26
EDITORS TABLE.

One of the best features of Current Lit
eratmre for October, is its department of
Celebrities of the Day The October num-
Der contains a sketch of George William
Curtis by Mr.. fIowells, an estimate of
Grover Cleveland by Mr.. r. W. Glider and
an essay on Whittier Under the head of
Social and Philanthropic there are num-
her of articles that compel attention at once,
A Pueblo Democracy, Innocence versus
Ignorance, and How to Get the Best of It,.
Among the articles of travel, adventure and
discovery one notes Northern Venice,
Ciiff Dwellers in the Canon. Towers of 81
leure. and The Falls of the .luanacatan !;
while Science and Industry are treated III u
dozen different topics of current interest.
The readings from New Books, the Gossip
of Authors and the department of Art,
Music and Drama are all well up to date. 1t
ia the chief excellence of this magazine that
ii combines a live sense of timeiiness with a
strict regard for literary value. New
York 52-5I Lafayette Place. Price % cts.
ner number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26
Why the Soldier Ran.

when Sherman was marching
through Georgia, myself and com
panion Went on little foraging expedi-
ton" said o. F. Rudiker. I'VE had a
long weary tramp without finding any
thing to replenish the larder, for the
country had been secured by foraging
parties several times before. We finally
sighted cabin inhabited by an Irish
woman In high board Enclosure were
a dozen fat geese. We arranged it that
| should engage the woman in converse
ton while my companion appropriated a
goose. He fastened a long linen thread to
his bayonet, attached well baited fish
hook and began angling in the goose pen.
Suddenly there was a loud squawking.
and we saw a big fat gander fiutter to
the top Of the pen and make toward the
soldier, who was beating a retreat. The
woman was greatly amused, and called
ont, Och. me darlint, don't run; shure
the gawnder's only playin wild yez'
'Playin nothin!' called back the fleeing
soldier, the blamed thing means bust
ness and the bluecoat disappeared with
the squawking gander in hot pursuit. :"
st. Louis Globe-Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26
WOMEN'S HAIR IN A lARlA1
4 Fifty-foot Rope Made of the Tresse'
of Many Victims of Indians.

4 Finy-soot 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
IN old Indian chief, La Pier by name,
who has in ms possession remarkable
souvenir. 1t is nothing less than lasso
Of human hair fifty feet long and Of
variegated colGrs. The lasso is very
old. lust how old is not known, for old
La Pier, who covers in his cabin on the
banks of the Wenatchee, is not talka-
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 We're
doubtless famous, locally at least, as
brunette beauties. Farther along in the
rope may be noted hair of brown and Of
auburn, and in half dozen places OF
yellow. Hair jet black straw colored
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 intimated, 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 He will not sell it, no matter how
much he is offered, and it is rare that
he will show it TO any one except par
ticular priest who has won his conf.
dence.
To all others he is exceedingly reti-
cent. He will scarcely talk of the rope
at all. The lariat has been used many
a time on the trail. Old La Piers say.
age ancestors used to lasso buffalo il
Blackfoot Valley. and when he got it he
increased its length by the hair of sew
eral scalps he had. 1t is believed that
probably thirty women have been
scalped to furnish material for this fear
ful 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 it, and it is rare that
it is brought to the light.-San Fran
cisco Examiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

way line IN the weshi IL the TITLE mar
row gauge BriJzsen Sss,rs River
Railroad. A Chicago couple WHO
took . trip TO Bridgtoa nscesirly, we're
much surprised At the moderate pace made
by the train, bua sfeir surprise was IN
creased when th< train vas brought TO .
full stop AMI the engineer, fireman. con
auctor and brakeman walked back along
the track TO look at brindie COW that had
been Hn~ise enough TO cross just ahead OF
the engine and Vas iopplei over small
enhankment. The shock was not enough
10 XIII hey and the train men squandefeel
several minutes debating whether !; would
he best To knock her ia the beIi and end
her sa1erings. Bat the animal got on her
feet without assistance and convinced them
that she Was good enough for another long
lease Of life. Finally the train resumed its
Journey. The next day. when the Chicago
I visitors ~ere making the return trip, n
they approached the .cene Of the tnisiisP OF
the preyioE. day, oBe Of then3 laughlnziy
remarked Il woeisr If they all stop the
train 10 make Inquiries about that oil COW
/ The works sere hardly spoken when the
brakes were applied and the sr',in stopped
| long enough fof the engineer I'd exchange
/ greetings With farmer 10 a corn Held VINO
| impaired the valuable Information that the
CO.'S was still alive and aside froin broken
horn didn't sppsar TO be- injured much
The autumn sxeursioas Of the Maine Ten
trail to various interesting points IN
Maine, at low rstes Of fare, are very popu-
lar.
The eity 0f Belfast uses :ap.'hIo gallons
Of water daily 10 -pfink ling the streets.
The Franklin 90. Educational Assoeia-
ton hold. its annual meeting st STRONG,
Oct. anil 3. 4 comprehensive and inter
esiing programme has been prepared inclnd-
ing excellent music and an address by
Prin. W f. Sargent of Hebron Academy
4 maple tree On high and no ky land IN
front Of the house at AT. Stover of Bruins
wick displayed most peculiar freak of
nature this season. II shed all lis leaves IN
July after the severe drought. After the
heavy rains the Tree again put out new
leaves aad few days since was looking as
thrifty as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Labor Commissioner Peek has not vet
been arrested. The Democrats iinh no
evidence that he has destroys public docu-
menis There Is good reason for the
belief that the papers burned by him had
never been regarded as public documents
hat were private papers and statements
which he had full authority to keep or
.lnstron La, aaN III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

The question of restricting immigration is
patriotic and not partisan one. As the
Cleveland Leader says, American labor
must protect itself against the pauper horde
from Europe. Every workingman should do
what he can to induce Congress to restrict
immigration Of the undesirable class. 4
united ana earnest effort in that direction is
certain To have its effect upoa the law
makers. IAN up, to put down and keep
down immigration" should be the cry of
every American workingman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Shooting stars have given rise to many
strange beliefs. According TO senti-
mental legend current among the Lithu-
anian peasants, there is attached to every
newborn child an Invisible thread. which
thread ends in "A star. As soon a. the child
dies the thread breaks and the light Of the
star is quenched as it falls to the earth.
Another version Of the same legend says
that every one has his light In heaven.
which. when he dies, goes out, and in its
place u new one makes its appearance. -
men are constantly being born
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

trade has wrought. Last month 5000
foreigners came TO this land Of peace and
plenty Among these were 1900 from
Great Britain. What should drive them
from the home Of free trade to the land Of
Republican protection? If free trade il Z
good thing for the workinxuaen Of this land
Why do none Of Them 90 20 free
trade England: Demagogues may per
v~rs facts and twist figures, ba
ssnsibIe workinzmen who tiini
for themselves realize the unaoabtsd, indis
pasable and unase.tioned benefits Of Re
publican protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

In an able editorial showing that the
enunciation of the Monroe doctrine assured
the Western world from the encroaehments
of Europe, the Albany Evening Journal of
Friday adds The craftsmanship of James
q. Blaine devised the Pan American idea
which was intended 10 bind together the
various governments and to teach them that
what affects one affects all. No grander
policy was ever devised by human brain
than this of federation of American re-
pabiies. comforting upon each incaieulable
benefits and making each, with the aid of
the others. invincible against the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Judge W. p. Whitehousc returned Sat.
urday from Richmond, where he has been
spending the past week investigating the
affairs of the Richmond Savings Bank. A.
a result of his inquiries, the deposits hav.
been scaled down 20 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Some most interesting and very creditabie
fact. regarding the efforts Of Maine women
in the lines Of intellectual culture AMI lit
erary work, are broagt, gu; by the doings
Of the recent convention in Portland called
together for the purpose of organizing a
federation Of all the women clubs in the
State, At this convention sixteen women's
literary and art Clubs Of Maine
were represented, and letters were
read from officers of seven NOR unable to
be present. The places represented by del
cgstes eere Auburn, Bangor. Belfast, Bath,
brunswick, Fryeburg, Lewiston, Oakland,
Skowhegan, Saco and Portland. In five
towns two clubs each are maintained. These
clubs are devoted To literary and art mat
ters, study historical and shakespearean
subjects prepare papers on many interest
ing topics, and maintain libraries and pub
lac lectures The Brunswick Shakespeare
Club own. farm of ~ acres at Stratford
Heights, which it occupies as a summer home
ftiii tiH u tibiii1 VI iphi hhH'ii'' 'N'H'He7
in which are autograph copies of Holmes
and Whit,iers works. All maintain par
lors, and give occasional receptions to gem
tieman friends. At the recent convention
papers were read on the following subjects,
Practical Education, Libraries. the 'all
around woman, Emerson, how to connect
history with literature. what can club
woman do a Whittier memorial meeting was
held and lecture on the study of history
was read by Rev. Edwin ID. Mead.
editor of the New England Magazine.
The meeting gave evidence of an activity
anil creative ability in intellectual lines,
among the women of the State, which peo-
pie before generally had little conception
Of. and which is praiseworthy in the high
l.urra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26
The Good Old Times.


But now times have changed. and the
plain and simple fare of the forefathers is
lone away with. Patent -four and high
seasoned food, and strong drinks, have taken
its place, and, as a result, dyspepsia, impure
blood. and diseases of the stomach, liver
and. lungs are numerous. This great change
has led one of the most skillful physicians
of the age to study ont a remedy for these
modern diseases. which he has named his
Golden Medical Discovery. DIR. Pierce
in this remedy has found cure FOR Dys-
pepsia, Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption,
in its early stages, and oliver Complaints.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Between the reports of the great Stats
ticians and the Supreme Court decisions the
Democratic party seems to be having a
hard time. The statistical reports all indi-
cate the benefits of the Mckinley tariff act,
and the court decisions are all against the
tiymue rate Rerrymanders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

The postponed yearly meeting Of the Y.
will be this evening with the Misses Iep,..
hon, corner Sewall and Court streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Mr.. George C. Libby has secured posi-
ton as book-keeper in the First National
bank. MIR. Libby by personal character
and business experience is eminently quail.
fled to I'LL with credit this responsible
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

The managers of the local board of trade
find our people deeply interested in the
rapidly approaching meeting of the State
board. A few tickets to the banquet al the
Augusta House are left and members and
any others at all interested may procure
them of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Augusta can boast of one mounted post.
man, j. Frank Arnold, who makes the
night collection all over the city having
been compelled ON account of the increased
amount of mail deposited in the boxes, to
resort to the aid of his horse in making the
collection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

The Richmond Band, II pieces strong
drew out good crowd at lakewood yestrr.
day afternoon. The concert was excellent.
The dance Saturday night also called GU, /,
large number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26
Religious.
Patron. Of % u : lsn sssiry.


No notlc. whstever will be taken OF unsigned
com municp,ious.
THE JouRSAL CANNOT BE HELD nEsPossIslh
Yln FHE PHtaKgV AXIOM oR RETURN OF REJECT
10 gDMNuSttArib
Address nil communications relating to subscrip
tinss and advertisements to Bareigh tlyhi,
Publishers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Mr.. Maitland. an actor, fell de al in the
Prince of Wales Theatre at CarmatheI
Thursday night. at the conclusion of the
last scene of the Two Orphans. depicting
deadly struggle. He was the leading ac-
tor of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

The boarlers ut st. Cathariue's Hal
gave very pleasant Looking Backward,
party to the day scholars at the school 81.
urday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Uncle Josh whitcomb called ont a ii,
audience AT Meonian hall Saturday. Tn
play is the same as of old and the aetius
was hardly up to the standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

II wish had silo," said one of Au-
gusta' good farmers to Journal man a
few DAYS ago. ''If had | would cut my
hungarian grass, which | am afraid will
he somewhat difficult to cure, and pack il
right in. and my second crop clover could
be put down in the same way with no dan
ger of its being spoiled in the curing as is
frequently the case when this crop is cured
out of doors" And this reminds us to say
. few words about the new silo built this
season by J. ii. Yeaton & Son. who
have a good farm two and half miles be-
low the city, on the East Side. 1t occupies
one band IN the bay side of their barn and
is Is by i l-2 feet. Is feet high; with a
capacity for a. tons of corn fodder. From
one and one-fourth acres of corn the
Messrs. Yeafon have this fall taken off 80
bushel baskets full of the best ears, and
they estimate the fodder and small ears of
corn remaining at 20 tons. This they will
put in the silo, and they place high value
upon the ensilage for feeding 10 their large
herd of mich cows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Contractor orrin Mcclure has nesrlv
completed Mr.. wilbert welch's new hous.
in South Augusta and the owner and ri,
family expect 10 move in this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

The trains going east for the past two
days have been crowded with q. A. II. men
returning from the Washington encamp.
ment. The Foxcroft post came through
Saturday. All the boys so far seem to b
in very good condition after the long jour.
npy and excitement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Buttertield, the man arrested last week
by Marshal Morse, charged with being in.
toxicated and frightening women and chill.
dren, has been sentenced to 30 days in Ken.
nebec Jail by Judge Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Hereafter the Litchfield stage will nal,
its headquarters at b. A. Piper's general
stage Office and electric car waiting room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

A few years ago the city Of Chicago spent
great deal Of money to secure supply of
pure water from the lake. but apparently
without success, for Chief Engineer Cooley
reports that there have been 1900 deaths
from typhoid fever and similar diseases in
seven months, all Of which he attributes to
the pollution of the lake water by the drain
age of the Chicago river. The evil is one
that cannot be easily corrected. It would
take years of labor As we'll us millions of
money to establish su effective drainage
system independent of the river, and vet
that lie apparently what will have to be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

IL Is evident that some of our county
! Ills need to be- put tagsueh condition that il
will not he 80 easy a matter for criminals to
z acApe frnm them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

The fall term Of the Dirigo Bu,ip...
College opened last week with an iacre,..,
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

A very neat little brochure is the IN
which was printed for private distribution
among the friends. The booklet is pre-
faced with fine steel engraving of MI.
Allen. This was from the excellent
crayon portrait made by Mrs. c. W. Jone'
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Judging from the smoky odor that NJ.
prevailed during the past two days, India,
Summer has begun very early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

And yet the subject Of polar exploration
IL ever perennial. Just rs Lieut.. Peary re-
tarus home. DIR. Manson, the great German
Arctic explorer is laying bic plans and ac-
camukting materials for a prolonged and
serious attempt to reach the North Pole.
lie firmly believes that where all recent ex-
pi,rers have failed is in want Of patience
ami that he can succeed, where Grrely,
Mares and Hall failed, by merely per
hitting himself to he carried forward by
the forces Of nature. His theory is that the
current that flows through Bafiin's bay and
Smiths sound ultimately reaches the North
Pole. and that ship will be carried thither
By this current II it be once comfortably
he,lied in the ice and allowed to drift to the
destination Of all the does that pass through
this narrow strait. He proposes to lay in a
stock Of provisioas for four years, and TO
ssa< ost in ship spscially built for the
v~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-09-26

Hovs's OscmssTnA.--Mnsic fsfsas,sss
for al occasicas. Address Fr1nk
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