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Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
A $4,000 GRAVEL PATH.
Made of Brazilian Pebbles Which Hnvs
Bnef. nomyIit "a. Coffee.

Been bought ss Coffee.
The gorgeous tales OF oriental splendo.
tell of pathways strewn with gold dust u
be troddtn by the sacred feet Of royalty
and diamonds are the conventional paving
material for the promenade of the princei
in the fairy tale IL has been left to q st
Louis business man 70 construct a grave
walk--neithsr long nor strikingiy beauti
ful-that is modern if comparativel,
humble rival Of these giistening highway,
of fiction and fable, for it represents sl5, ,0U
hard cash
Mr. Edward F. Kinsella, vice presiden
of the Haney- X kinsella Coffee company,
the proud possessor Of this unique walk
1t 10 composed of several tons of BraziliaI
pebbles that came to bin in an ordinar,
business way during the past few years.
This firm are heavy importers Of Brazil
ian coffee Before the berries are ready t,
be roasted for the market the sacks ar
opened and the contents carefully examined
for twigs, leaves and other impurities, tn,
latter generally taking the shape Of smal
pebbles about the size of n coffee berry
These came with such regularity and il
such quantities that long ago the idea tina
they were accidentally in the sacks wa
abandoned and the conclusion reluctant.
reached that they were purposely placed il
the bags to make weight. The daily dis
coveries of the Brazilian pebbles will fill al
ordinary water bucket. The importers pa,
for coffee.
Two years ago Mr.. Kinsella concluded t.
utilize this apparent evidence of the dis
honesty of the faraway coffee packer ant
had the accumulation of pebbles carted ouI
S1 he ha
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

In I-adt lEsfrG's lifc - her husband shl
tells Of :rip; Il ti-, known posularly a
Bob Campbell. " ho. having taken is int
his head ts1..- - : ,.s very silly To have to &
to the expense cf coffin and not to utiiiz,
it during his life, had himself measured fo
one, n nice oak and brass affair, the plat,
having name aud everything usual on Il
except the Gate. for which blank was left
He had it fitted up with shelves across tbs
inside, so rs to use it for keeping cold meai
or bottles or any other thing. On its ar
rival at his house in hsarse. with mute,
and all, there was something of scene. bu1
as Bob had arranged all this beforehand
for the sake OF effect he took it quite cooiiy
and when the coffin was fetched in h,
propped it up on eud against the wall ike
little cupboard
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
Womb Troubles.

Tho whole story, however. b told IN
IN Illustrated book entitled Guide %
Health" by Mrs Pinkham: 1t CON
taiuo over % pages Of most important
information, which every woman, mar.
rie6 O eingse. shculd know about her
snlf EanN x tvo.cent sfamua for Il. For
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
a Question Referred.

It sometimes appears when fluentl,
speaking witness is in the box that there |.
little reverence for the learned Judge Of
courtroom. Few Englishmen had NOR.
accurate and extended knowledge of tn,
horse than Baron Martin, who. when rid
ing the circuit, always visited all the sta
bles in the neghborhood of the town.
At one time he was trying "A case in New
York when an important point in the evi
dence happened 10 be the somewhat oh
scure disease Of horse
Now" said the examining counsel to ar
old man in the witness box. tell my lort
and the gentlemen of the jury the name o
the disease from which they say this hors,
is suffering"
The witness gave a knowing wink ant
jerked his thnmb in the direction Of tn,
bench
Just you ask . ouid one up there" wa,
the reply. Hell tell your'-Youth's Com
paniou
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

1ciAl diseiSiins. Bseh DIM nssd
~ Be uade a enerozs tsx spoa the
tise of sts boys vho essass IN is- The
fAcs il poised ost that > sinsie inspecscs.
With two exercises Of from IS minutes to
"a hour . week. has bses shie to elective
Iy dFil. about 1900 Latin md high school
boys Of Boston. Cncse Sam might vell d.
pose Of numbes Of his surplus army o.
scsfs By sppofssing them 70 give instrse-
tioa Of this character. In 10 way could
they do their enunsry better military SER
vice in these pipieg sisaes Of Peses. sreh
= movement might veil claim the sstsn.ion
and sscouEAss@~ns Of even 80 exalted .
psgseaass - Secretary Lamont Of the var
dspssrmsns. BY al means 1T che ties be
fully developed, and the nation will be
lsY1ely . gxiner By Il.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

YOUR BUSINESS
OUR BUSINESS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
The 3ouy Was Interrupted.

In concert hall nat far from London an
Gcomp petent vocalist, having endeavored 20
sing the sorg, Fur goodness sake, don't
say told yoal" WAS promptly his with a
missile in the shape OF a small cabbage by
one OF the audience in the gallery.
who thrsw that he howleti angriiy.
ut was me, cried voice in the gallery,
but for goodness sake doa't say told
youi'
This brought down the house, and the
singer retired, followed by clapping of
hands which his own merits never could
have evoked
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

Wlsu mill that has been closed on sc-
coon af the business depression resumes
cp ons, free trade papers are very
,,t.mrt to loudly hail il ss An unulistaksbis
.isn uf = return to Republican prosperity
Tt. 'slccs to inform their resiers that
In II srly every instance of this kind only a
rs',,.i force is employed sui that upon a
~ 'ac,.i scale ot Wages. They are siro
esrrtuI to conceal from their readers the
fact that those wages ~iil be still further
and largely reduced. just as soon as Amsri-
en- psaufacsutss are brought into direct
competition With those OF the oil world.
An sdsptioa Of the European prices for
labor ~ill then be absolutely essential to
their existence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The proprietors Of the summer resorts
ssy that the effects Of the Democratic hard
times upon their business have appeared
NOT % much in the number OF guests As if
the length Of their stay. Many who stsid
nearly the whole season last year. contented
themselves with two or three weeks thi.
summer. II is 70 be hoped that the next
vacation season may be more prosperous
than the one now drawing to a close.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
THAT'S OUR BUSINESS
TWO HEADS

than You business we'll tell you about
together we'll bring for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The JouRS,L is in receipt through the
courtesy of Senator Hale, Of the "Abridg-
ment of Message and Documents. ls92-a5.
The great Columbian Exposition is ft-
t,ngly and most attractively portrayed for
present use and permanent preservation IN
The Book of the Fair" work of 1000
imperial folio pages, l2KlG inches. printed
on the fiuest enameled paper, on the Miehle
press AS an exhibit in the Fair, and now be
ing published in 25 parts, of 10 pages each
at 81 90 part.
There will be no less than 200o superb
pictures. of all sizes. up to full page. \
chapter on Fairs of the Past, illustrated by
rypicsl groups of various times ani places
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
VOICES OF the PRESS.
On q on-PartisaA Basis.

Senators Voorhees, and Hale agree that
the Senate should take long working hours
and hurry along the public business. Here
are two able public men representing the
two great parties who are in accord on one
point at least. Now while the country
would wish to deprive none of the senators
from having their say. the sooner they
cease to talk and begin to act the better
their constituents will be pleased.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

IL want the standard goid" declared SEP
asos Stew art In 1878. If want the stan
dsrd silver. !" 10 the substance Of his presen,
cry. ff Uncle Sam had seen ht 10 follow
shs ideas Of this woaid-be- fnancier. he
would have swung pretty completely around
thu monetary circle in the last 30 years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

TIE Boston Heraii ami Globe had many
ptesssns words for The Boston vofkinsmep
In their recent monster Labor lay psrste.
II 10 needless TO say, perhaps. that so fine
body Of workers could never have been
produced under the free traie policy which
these papers advocate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

John r Russell Of Msssaciiu'eits prot
fsss excellent advice when he 'sys What
ever the cimumst.n.'es may be, keep your
sSmper." lie might .sli have bad the la'e
ssiaine e1hieision OF Speaker cri.p. Of the
Nssiensi House Of Repres sntsiifes in mind
while giviog utiersnes to u.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The end VI the base ball season 10 fast
drawing 10 a close, and It will 60 upon
record .. one Of the most prosperous, from
every point Of view. in tbs history OF the
national game. A few improvements car
be made that will add to It's popularity an
other year--chief among them. the sdop-
ton Of the double umpire system.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

NJ. William Is. Hornblossr Of New fork'
y said 70 he booked for the position upon
Che supreme bench made vacant by the
death Of Justice BlAehford. The View
York man /, said 70 b. good lawyer. and
sss Who has never maize = practice OF blow
in9 his own horn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The new patterns in wall paper are de-
signed in very light shades. The figures sfe
small and contrasting colors are easily seens
The borders are deep and the picture mold
ings are Of oak or walnut. Care should b
taken to have the furniture coveringsy rsf'
pet and paper blend, and the lighter The
colors selected this season the better.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

Mr.. Ewing W. Hamlen Of Boston,
who was official reporter Of the Maine
Senate of 1898, has moved to Augusta and
has entered the Office OF the Hon. o. d.
Baker, where he will study law. Mr.. Ham.
len has large number of friends here and
will be given n warm welcome
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The Joeasah rssasBs thanks 10 Congress
usu MIiIiksa fes . copy Of The Csosfh
Of Industrial Art" a ysry valuable ~oFs
complied under the supervisisn Of Hon-
Bentsmin Eu,tSrsorth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

Hon. Hall G. Burleigh received tells
gram Thursday from Hon. d. j. Callahan,
who is now in Chicago at the Worlds Fair,
to have the additional agricultural ard
fruit exhibits being made up in Maine sent
along at once. They will be shipped at the
earliest possible moment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

There are only . few State elections 70
oeesr ssis fall bat fhs Indieasions are that
sn~y ill 10 quite wsys towards e1'
psessiux is,s honest opinion os the people
syos the isra pfosrsssms Of the Demo
.S~Hfr oartv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

about when they again secure An oppor'
,nnsty TO express themselves at the polls
II there Ia anything that is practically s'-
su,ed - result Of that event, aside from
n, triumph Of the Republican party. it is
,hs political snrihilation Of the political
Mou.back of Kansas. The people" will
b. .',d Of 80 good chance to place his re-
m,ms In the remote recesses OF the man.
m,sb mouth. and then close up the cavity
inr,Nrr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The steamer SaRsdahoc will make h'i
last trip from the river on Monday, Sep
tember II, and her last trip from Boston
Tuesday, September IL. She will probs-
bly, be run on several excursions and then
"haulcd up" for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The members of the club and its friends
have kept very quiet about it, but it now
appears that the recent trip of the Valley
nine to Litchfield did not end as the Az
gusta boys had hoped and expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The lumber and the mill men say that ths
Kennebec has been on An average higher
for the past six weeks than for any corres-
ponding time in recent years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

A. II. Chadbourne has obtained the ser
vices of two excellent BARRIERS. J. J. Tib-
belts, formerly of Augusta but for the past
four years of Newton, Mass, and T. \.
Surpy of Lowell. Mass. Both are nov ai
work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

A large number Of Augusta people At.
tended the wedding of Miss Grace Bart
lett Cooke to Mr.. Sheldon Bent Of Gu ba, In
Christ 'schurch, Gardiner, Thursday night.
A special electric brought them back.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

l.. c. Cornish, Esq., is to have the suite
on the second floor of the Harlow block
just over Fox & Co.'S confectionery store,
for law office. 1t is now being repainted
and decorated preparatory to his moving
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The Boston Journal we'll says that 1t is
difRcult to under stand the emulation
expressed ia our tariff reform con
semporArics over the prospective des'rac-
tion Of our pearl button industry. 1t might
be assumed that any American wouh. de-
plore the trsnsferenee of an American in
dustry to foreign hands, but these tariff re-
formers are so essentially denationalihed
that this kind Of thing gives them pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The Ohio Democrsss sre 70 open ssssi
eanpsikn in Licking county. Thss u d"aos'
- where khtY vili rad H..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The season OF the fnon'hs with th' "
In them having arrived, ihs. succni'nt ~
valve, the iclicioa. o,.ter. has been ~
stored to i's oil place o, the tsble. ard ".
cordingly, TIE spien"s sl wear smiles !"
ccntentment. Sweet anticipation will ~
the reward Of those who order Oyster fos
their Sunday dinn.rs Of George D. hsS
keil. for fiey are tis-n s..grei u cunns
good and fre,b oysters an go esn ges VIC
best out o. TIE bivsive. Fos farther p"'
ticulass read Mr.. Hsskelfs sdvesfi'e"er'
in tomorrow JognxAL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The new tea services are iitile bcautirs.
The daiaiy cBps, cream set. bowl and l'v
teapot are arranged on revolving t'sy Of
the china. One seen recently was deco'sssd
with sprays Of fs gei-mc nots, the dtep
scalloped edges finished with broken ps
trimmings. As the little cups ssung around
you could almost detect the odor OF the tss'
fpr when served in such dainty service rs
natural tbst ta' important feature OF us
evening mesl shouIl seem to be enioved
with favor unusually sweet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The Unitarian church and Sunday school
will open next Sunday. The new organ 10
is in place and will be used in the service
Sunday for the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

A great excursion IL that advertised y
the Maine Central for Tuesday, September
18th, with five days at the White Mount'in'
at extremely low prices from various Kes-
nebec towns. II will be great opportun y
Of visiting the "Swiizerland Of America
when it il At It's bts, from all s.sndpoiots.
The excursion should be iiberally patron
ized
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The project Of organizing social club
in Augusta seems to have come to life once
more and 10 being eagerly discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

n Nev Jerssy mosquito 10 said to Be
tss lssess spd Isss sntidoss for The ehoiefa
baGiIlus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

woman was arrested here for drunken
ness last evening. She gave her name I"
Mcdonald Of Pittston, but its said her real
name is Clark and that she formerly worked
in this city. Two pint bottles Of liquor
were found on her person, one full aud the
other n third full. These she said she
bought in Gardiner. She came here
DRINK
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The street commissioners throughout tie
county have found this the hardest summer
on record and it is probable that their bills
will run heavier than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The fail term Of the village schools COM
nenced Sept. 4th, with very large stten-
dance. There are four grades in our
schooihoase, primary, Intermediate, gram
mar and high The high school opened
With an attendance Of 55, grammar 45, IN
termediate 80, primary 81, making 2i3 in
all. Several students from adjoining towns
are taking advantage Of the superior faeiii-
ties which our high school Offers to those
who wish TO acquire good education at a
small expense and without going far from
home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

"State Fair weather" was a comment
frequently heard Thursday in relation to
the unpleasant combination Of cold and
rain inflicted upon us.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
STATE MEMS.


WOODLAND.
The condition Of wheat which il nearly
all ho,ssed 10 ~ perfecs ~ can be found IN
any part Of the country. Potatoes. the
farmers choice crop Of Ayoossook, promises
20 be large and Of the best qaaiify. Large
yields are reported by those who have com
nenees digging Farmers took special
pains throughout the county to have thsIr
ground property prepared in the spring for
ti.e seed. and through the wedding season
% keep il clean. The prospect vas never
better for q fair price for the products OF
the farmers than nos. The very dry
weather Of July and August kept the fees;
short in the pastures. but the late rains
have helped them so that stock u doing we'll
Farmers viii be busy the next three weeks
harvesting their large crops Of potatoes.
DfxraunaAAa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08


There 10 q painful impression In the pub
lie mind. that the letter left by Dr. Thatcher
Graves. relative to the alleged prosecutions
he vas called upon to endure, contained fai
more truth than was compatible with Jas
tice. Still ss Daniel Webster once said
.'Suiei,ie il confession" AMI If br. Graves
was An innocent man, he should have fought
.. - wr.~.t-- - @''t-.' Mrs
With three inter, hanxiag gra,e he
Draw Center, Dockas
Triangular ~- have the ms,.
perfect combustion, the freest bu.
ing and clearest tire. -,
The most economical. eiesnly A :,
durable Ranges ever constructed
Continuous fire can be kept wit,
out any trouble. Guaranteed ma.
Of the best material.
j. II. COGAN & co, ri
Augusta, Msine. ,ds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

The records show that Thursiays six
weddings give that day the banner in this
line tor . single "a hours.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

A Bangor gentleman. Mr.. 7. T. Jones,
although too young at the time to remem-
her the event prides himself on the fact
that he WAS in Portland 80 years ago Tues
lay. when the naval battle between the En-
tsrprise and Boxer occurred of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
3aiIy zexashef ss,asaal


STOVE for sale.
Loss-Syfinge.
Ricycie for sAle.
FOR rent--Hoase.
Notice Of warning.
For Salc-share IN haildiue.
Eor sale--HArA and ecft wood.
Wanted Female Assistant in Office.
White Mountain excursion -. Z. X. r.
Dry foods BArxains-f. :. Smith Co
RsrgAin SAlr Of prcss Geo<ts- Lennsn B Spaald.
ns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
THAT'S YOUR BUSINESS
WE KNOW


they listen We for better
and cheaper than you do yourself.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

An overcoat Is an absolute necessity for
wear in the evenings now as the nights have
become decidedly cold.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

james O'Neill, the actor, was the most
prominent person registered at the Cony
house on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

Good eating apples are beginning to put
in an appearance in the local market.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08

There was veritable exodus from Au.
susta for Lewiston Thursday in spite Of
the rainy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-09-08
GOOD BUSINESS. SEE?
YOU KNOW

what yoa have to sell. ssYou know what XII
have to sell, and you know low 10 sell then
get them 10 listen to you.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-10-26
PERSONAL POINTS.

Krupp employs 10000 men, who,
with their families. number 5000, con-
shutting the bulk OF tho population OF
Essen, while over 5000 are located at
various branch works, and the total
number benefited by tho numerous
charitable and phIlauthropic enterpris
OF the firm is estimated NJ 1920 work
men, aud, with their families, 81 900
persons.
An interesting sentimental ceremony
was performed in England recently
when some friends OF the dead poet
and translator, Edward Fitzgerald,
planted ut his grave 4 rose bush that
lad been grown from the one that
tlourished on the grave OF Omar Khay-
yam, the Persian poet. whom Fitzgerald
pNraphrased SO prettily into English.
An invitation has been sent by the
khedive to Stanley Lane Poole. the ex-
pert numismatist OF the British mu-
scum, to visit Egypt and prepare for
the government catalogue OF tho
large collection OF MOhammedan coins
in the khedivo's library. MIR. Lane
Poole expects to visit Egypt i'll Janu-
airy.
Samuel Cabot, Q: Boston, shak-
spearean critic OF prominence, has
been spending some time in Philadel-
phia, consulting with Horace Howard
Furness, the distinguished Shak-
spcareaa scholar, relative to some
Shakspearcau. studies Mr., Cabot is
making.
Rothlcy Temple, an 'ivy.clad, pict-
urasquo mansion not far from Leices-
ter. England, will aoon be put up at
auc ION. 1t is the birthplace OF Lord
Macaulay, and the great historian spent
much OF his lie there.
The. sermon which appears in Gen.
Lew WGllaca's new books rs one deliv-
cred IRON the pulpit OF St. Sophia is
s.SI to contain the statement OF the
authors own religious beliefs.
THE death of Marshal MacMahon
leaves but single officer, Canrobert,
wearing that highest OF French military
titles. "Marechal &c France" Instituted
IN l1S5.
Persons who have seen President Car
not Of France recently give assurances
that tho head OF the great republic has
entirely reGained his health.
Pero Hyrcnthe, for whom tho French
are collecting q popular subscription,
has been obliged to take pupils in order
to earn 4 livelihood. =
Lieutenant Commander ]. D. JerroId
Kelley has written Il history OF the
United States navy which will soon be
published.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-10-26
BREAKFAST BUDGET.


The hottest mines in tho world are the
Comstock. On the lower levels the
heat is no great that tho men can not
work over ten or fifteen minutes ut Il
time. Every known means OF miti.
eating tho heat have been tried in vain.
Ice molts before it reaches the bottom Of
the shafts.
Mrs. Sarah S. Fuller, clerk OF Boston,
while walking in Hyde park, caught her
foot in root that had grown up in tho
center Of the path aud stumbled and
fell. This happened two years ago and
jury has awarded her S3,633 Tor iu-
juries then sustained.
Frogs arc mainly juice. II they try
to makemoro than short journey away
from moisture in drought, they will
Perish Tor want OF water. and then thor
bodies will dry away. The frogs bones
arc SO soft that they scarcely leave u
skeleton.
When a glass stopper sticks in bot
tie, pass . strip ot wooden cloth around
the neck OF the vessel and seesaw IL
backward and forward. This friction
heats and causes the neck to expand, so
that the stopper becomes loose.
The test OF coaling warship at sea
proved successful oil Sandy Hook on
Wednesday. Two vessels OF the North
Atlantic squadron were used III the
trial.
4 Siberian crab tree at Cnrtersville,
No.. is not producing the second crop
OF fruit, while all its branches are filed
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-10-26
MORNING SMILES.

a lady who was about 10 be married
entered printing office just outside Of
Boston and ordered number OF invita-
tions to be printed. Tho proprietor, a
ovial sort OF man, thinking he ought to
say something, remarked: at seems
to me that anyone who marries in these
hard times has considerable courage"
"Well," replied the lady, i've arc all
out OF work and we've got to do some
thing, you ktaow."-Bos.oa Herald.
His honor--"You were found drunk
and singing On the streets last night, :"
prisoner-'I know it, your honor. Let
me of as cheap rs yon cam His honor
-"What was he singing, officer" No.
Ii.l4i-" "A hundred Fathoms Deep. T"
His honor-"Humph! I'll make 1t ten
cents fathom, and it isn't bargain day
in this court, either. Just hand the SO
to the clerk. Next prisoner. "-BgGaio
Courier.
Mrs. LalIerty Cvisiter)-''Your daugh-
ter has foine touch, Mrs. Morarity."
Mrs. M.-"Yis; so they do be telln'
mo; an sure, It's no wonther, for sh U
loves PLAINLY, an niver tires OF it; she
has great Inshte for moosic; but thin
that's ownly natural, fer her grandfather
had his skull laid open wild II cOrnet at
atimperanca picnic. "-Bro0siyn Life.
Eastern Tourist-"Wairer bring me
some sugar, please!' WaiIer-"lhere
amt but three Jumps IN the house. cap.
You kin have 'em rs soon rs them
gents gifts through with 'em; they've
got 'em marked, an they're shakin' dice