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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

hare hsd experienre in service. snd shown
.peifnde for thsir profession More than
Ten thousand under graduates uere under
their training during the rsst year Ihe
voek il yet neu, and much - - oe sdaea
IN the way Of improved arms and sppll-
ances, but the result VIII be thai several
Thousands Il educated yoang soldiers WIN
be sr.dssted snauaIly, and ssns oat among
the people. bearing the haven Of military
ssisnee and training.
..Anoehsf great mDve in this direction
would be to raise the standard OF enl 81
N mt, 30 thai only young men Of good char
aetsr AMI fair English edueafion could
b. received ia1S the army in time VI
peace. Shorten the term of snisfment,
and discourage rec enlistment Of men
pas; thirty Years Of sge. Discharge At once
all men found 10 be vicious. La this way
the army uniform would'b come still more
badge OF honor. and our military posts
would become military academic, .. instead
OF fefofmafories- "a
81 am not in sympathy with the dispositiI n
TO hold on TO every good soi.ier in time OF
peace, until be grows old snd loses touch
entirely with civil and domestic life- Ii !.
b s,ter for them-bettsr for the country
and in the end better for the army, that
they should return to civil life while still
young. They ~ well as the college graz
yates already referred to will naturally
identity themselves with the national guara.
giving tone and q national character 20
those organizations, which will always lie
she main reliance of the government in case
Of var, and which the army should continue
to aid and foster.
such, gentlemen. is my conception of
what the army may do in time Of peace.
And / believe the military require
ments of the country can thus
be met without resort to large st,nd-
ing army to be subs,rscied from, and yet
to feed upon the productive industry Of the
people. BY this process we shall not see
Uncle Sam appearing in public in time Of
peace, like the Emperor of Germany, lead
ing muzzled bull dog, and vet, when there
is business on hand, the fighting animal
will appear. but he will not be muzzled.S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23
Puactursd.

A comparison Of Blounts report with the
concise, direct snsser Of Minister Thurs;on
seems 10 be all that Is really necessary in
forming a corree; judgment OF the relative
merits Of the two documents. While Mr..
Thsrston is an accredited representative of
the provisional government his remarks are
direct, lucid. and have quality of fearless
truth fulhess that carries conviction.
The aYrrsge reader will see that in these
p spects thsre is a marked contrast with
BIounts report. Throughout the latte,
there IL special pisading unmistakably sp-
parent. Minister Thurston points out with
eiueI emphs.is the ~ parte nature Of the
paramount commissioners report when
h. ssys--and Il -houii borne in mind:
His evids nee consists exclusively Of pre-
pared sififlsvits or answers TO leading ques-
lions put by himself, at private interviews,
o one else being present but stenogra-
her. In no instance was there any cross
examination OF witnesses, or opportunit,
gwen to contradict or explain the eyider &c
siven ~ 10 present Other evidence"
That rspier thrust must have penetrated
the tLic.e,, cpiiermi, that this adminisua-
tion can boast Of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The death of Hon. jeremiah McLain
day. removes a typical American figure
from life. Born in Ohio, June | :, 1880,
he found time in his youth from the pur-
cuts Of stage driving and farming TO ac-
quire good practical education. In 1862
he enlisted in the | MON army fought gal
lsn,ly and was promoted and finally
brevetted brisadier general. For four
years he was bank comptroller of Wis
consin. and served two terms in Congress
where he took an active part in pension
legislation. He declined President Gar
field's offer of the diplomatic mission to
Uruguay and Paraguay, also the position
Of public printer, but the same year. 1881,
was elected the Republican governor OF
Wisconsin. He was 80 popular that he was
twice reelected bu, refused the fourth
term. He became member Of Pres
iient Harrison's cabinet as secretary OF
the bureau of agriculture and did n
grand work in the furtherance of agricul'
tural interests all over the country. II WAS
during his term that the signal service
bureau was transferred to hi, department
The honors of political success did not in
the least impair his frank genial ways and
rugged honesty of purpose. He "" pe"u'
hsrly one Of the people and the term
"Uncle Jerry Rusk" was really one of en-
,leaynant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

II got medicine from several doctors,
but it seemed as though it helped me some
at the first, but in little while | would
feel as bad, if not worse than ever. l be-
gan to be discouraged when l saw an ad-
yertisement of how DR.. Gre.ne's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy helped others who
were worse off than was, and concluded
to give it trial. Before taking half a
bottle l began to feel better. did not feel
so tired and nervous. My head felt better
and my appetite improved. have taken
three bottles and keep on improving. l
think this wonderful medicine cannot be
praised highly enough, for it makes the
weak strong and the old feel young again.
Thanks to this remarkable medicine,
they who have strayed from the paths of
health and started to cross that peiilous
bridge leading to fatal disease, may return
to the bright sunlight of happy life, free
from the signs and SORROWS of suffering.
The world is Allied with sickness and
suffering, with persons who are in need
OF Just such a valuable medicine as DIR.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
If you are troubled with nervousness,
he adache, palpitation, stomach, liver or
kidney complaints, all of which indicate
more or less exhausted condition of the
nervous system and disoriered state OF
the blood, take this remedy which is purely
vegetable and harmless and which has
been made famous by so many remarkable
cures and by healing the sick and suffering
all over the land. 1t has entered thousands
of homes where the occupants, stricktn with
disease, worn out with care and bowed down
with sorrow, hardly know where to turn
next for helping hand and it has raised
up the sick. strengthened the weary watcher
and brought happiness to all, and has in
deed transformed the mournful, sorrowful
abode of disease into happy, healthy
home.
DR.. Greene, the great specialist in curing
all nervous and chronic diseases, can be
consulted at his office. "a Temple Place
Boston, Mass, free of charge, personally
or by letter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

For many years naval inventors have
been busily employed constructing various
wsflike appliances, which up to date have
waited in vain for test in actual warfare.
No~ that President Peixoto Of Brazil has
collie, ted navy with which to 90 battle
with the rebel Admiral Mello, there seems
to be no doubt but what there will be in the
near future q great naval battle of no small
dim 'nsions.
II will be . contest that will have a peeu-
liar interest to American people, inasmuch
% the navy Of President Peixoto Is com
posed largely Of vessels Of American con-
.truction and equipped with destructive APP
parstus invented in this country. All true
Americans will he heartily in sympathy
With the Brazilian Republic, and will ear
nestly hope that the efforts to destroy it and
establish monarchy upon its ruins may be
defeated.
One Of the most prominent vessels in
President Psixoto's rev fleet 10 the mic
theroy." She Is practically an American
,hip. The crew that mans her 10 composed
chiefly Of Americans. She 10 commanded
BY American officers, and will do battle with
an armament Of American invention and
construction. Among other devices, thi,
vessei carries . pneumatic gun similar to
the one which has been so satisf sctorily
tested o. the "vesuvius." II 10 capable Of
dropping . charge of high explosives weigh
log several hundred pounds Its practical
test In aceual battle will be watched WITH
gfsat inlsrest BY naval officers on both sides
Of The water.
Aneshef vessel Of the Presidents new
deee d the Destroyer" which carries .
submarine gun. Some doubts have been
expsesssd - 70 the ability Of this vessel to
reach Brazil, - she 10 not considered spe-
cially ssawosthy; bot d 10 probable that
nsaas will Be fssnd 70 bring her ssfely to
the scsas Of eonhics- Many naval experts
Predict tAat Il ~ can b brossht into &c
tisn. - yin b ahle - Do exrellens des-
tnncivs work h Sinking hostile dips.
Ans1Aae vas1ing dsvics which lids fair
= y gtyea : uinl r ~ csn6ine nasnl ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23
PULPIT AND PEW.

New York city has 50 Presbyterian
churches, with combined membership Of
5000.
st. Matthew'S Episcopal church at
Sprague, Wash, was built in one day. the
entire population turning out to assist.
The oldest officiating clergyman in the
city of London, Rev. james Jackson, vicar
of st. Sepulchre, who took deacon's or
ders in 1875, is about to resign his living
Rev. Alden Grout, who is living at Spring
field, Mass, in his ninetieth year, was an
explorer Of the dark continent long before
Stanley, or even Livingstone, was heard Of
Interest in the career of Pere Hyacinthe
has been renewed by the movement in Eng
land to raise a fund to secure him an in
come IN his declining days In recent in
terview the pere said that the movement
was entirely spontaneous and that be had
not visited London for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23
POWDER AND BALL,

The modern French navy dates from the
reign of Napoleon Ill
The cost of an ironclad is about k400 a
ton This includes guns and all equip
ments.
Brigadier General Joseph c. Breckin-
ridge, inspector general of the United States
army, says that the condition of our south
ern coast defenses is disgraeeful
With the Oregon at last launched. the
American navy has now in the water and
rapidly approaching completion three of
the most powerful battleships in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Certain indications that the strike on the
.ehigh railroad il due to attempts to crush
, .ilrosd employees unions and raise the
,rice Of coal. We hope are incorrect; also
,,s intimaiion that the labor leaders are in
ollusion with coal magnates in bridging
. bout the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The Chicago authorities are engsgsd 10
srvesting the immense crop OF crooks
hich sprung up like ranks weeds amid the
grain during the Worlds Fair. ItwAspracti-
: lily impossible then to sort them out. but
i 10 highly creditable to the Chicago p Ice
, ,at they kept the thug. so well in subjec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The Augusta teachers, especially th's
the Cony High School, are advocating 4
extension of the school year to 10 srF
instead of &c as now. 1t is claimed tt'l
with the short year now in vogue, i "
most impossible to keep the Augusta wAs,,
up to the best standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Quimby's art rooms are thronsed v
purchasers attracted by the fine 4
gains he is offering in his great clr]
ance sale which will continue through /
present week both day and evening.
a great opportunity to secure some s'''
full Christmas gifts at very ressons's !
ure, snd people are awaiting themsHa
it quite generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Monday evening the rails on the Bangor
( Aroostook X. r., were within three and
one-half miles of Island Falls station site
With the prospect that two miles would be
laid on Tuesday. At the present rate of
progress Manager Cram says he hopes to be
in Houlton Dee. 10th. Houltons two
Thanksgiving days will come near together
this wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The ladies' Of the Parish Aid Of 4
Congregational church will hold their :
nual sale on the afternoon of December i
at their chapel, and in the evening the n
tleman of the parish will give one Of I'd
delicious suppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The smaller log owners and the buya
have not yet despaired of effec,iusA ua'1
for the control of the market but viii ID
another meeting in this city in The y
future for this purpose. SO far the Z
dpayor has been fruitless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

When the railway postal clefp
their week of" they are usual!
enough to put in the time in solid re-
comfort. Clerks S. l.. Hayes Of wv
N. H.. and J. Il. Wade of this city %"
the Boston and Bangor run, trsin'
II, are baviug their little vacation
Wednesday varied the mono'ony
resting by taking quiet trip to kae
station, some 70-odd mile, beyond ~
There is nothing remarkable IN m
itself, but when they refufH
the Pullman, trsin No. 2, Wednesdg
with three hand, ONE deer. the fe'"
their eagle eyes and rifles true, I'd"
many epvious people about the
The largest will tip the scales ss AVE-
at least and is a beauty. The o11
handsome deer, but smaller. Mefsn'
and Wade are very modestly accep
showers of praise for their skill ~
gratulaiions on their success H. Ds
leaves this morning for his home u ~
N. H., With the first deer ever ~"
that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

An Augustsn who has just returned ID
n trip down river, says that people an 1
lingering down there, who came eab
the year merely to spend the summer \
have been tempted to stay on by the "
derful weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

A young lady who was at HaunOsi
grove recently, says that there 10 not 4 \
of winter at that popular resort, nov dss4
ed for the cold weather. In spite Oh
extremely low water she says the pod !
never appeared more beautiful in any !
than now,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Mr.. l.. b. Fowler of the firm Of M
& Hsmlen has gone to Boaoa TO pwau|
goods for that well known IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Highland Lodge, A. o. L. w., ID j,a
proud of the fact that the draft in psynd
of the beneficiary of late brother ElhnaI
NJ. Boynton. was received on Twa1
nj, ht, just two days after his burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Cushnoc X. A. Chapter will wort I
Royal Arch degree tonight. Promin1
Chapter Masons from Wsterville, Ha4,
we'll, Gardiner and Winthrop will itieE
One of Viewers suppers will be ssf'ei |
the close of the exercises,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Nov that Blounts report is shown to
! I'VE been grossly inaccurate and prejudiced
/ IL Ia order TO wonder what move the al
,plnistration will next adopt to get out Of
the uav Allan muildle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Hawaiian Minister Thurston demol She
ri,unts iridescent soap bubble. Who'll
- found to blow another bubble fl, IN the
o. lie sudsl The administration must have
.ussaian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

lot extra quality Prints 30 inches wide. choice
fall styles, made TO sell at Il IL cts, our sale
krice is only IA cts
We are selling all our best Indigo and Fancy
Dress Prints at 8 cts. per yd, worth cts.
Full size GA Best Chenille Table Covers
worth Sl.56 at SLID.
lot mems Winter weight Merino Shirts and
Drawers at % cts each, worth 81 IL.
lot extra fl ne Linen Hems tito led Towels,
large size and worth l7cts., sale price l2acts.
Hot sen's Fine Blue Mixed all wool Hose
worth 37lcts., at 25cts. lot mems heavy Merino
Hose. finished seams. sale price i9cts sold every
where at 25cts / lot Childrens Fast Black
finished seams. Feeccd Lined School Hose made
to sell at 25cis, our sale price only l5cts. pair
all sizes. lot Ladies' Black all Wool Hose at Il
cts pair for this sale, usual price for this quality
10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The Cony high school boys are begin,
their preparations for their third ~
Chizzle While fair, which will b NJ
, ither the last week in December o. mi
January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The last lecture in the November con-
will be given at the Unitarian chufea /
night by Prof. John A. Below VI
theme is Socialism in Literature
Bellows sustains Monday lecinfe'nq
Portland and his wide acqusinian"
the world of books, and his Interest
erary and social topics fit him for . es
of rare ability. The generous pas'onAs'l
this popular course bespesks for N.Y.
lows a large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Possibly limited time and other cares wi
prevent President Cleveland from restoring
tbs monarchy in Brazil before Congress
assemblies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The retfibution of justice on the Grave
ssnd maiefsetors cannot be too severe TO
,hs approval Of all who believe ia the pres
,rvation Of our form Of govsroment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Rss1 The Following liberal on@ y! q
Saturdays in succession commenc
urdsy morning. Nov. ~. re WI ~
finely finish photograph. csbinss ~ q
Of any and all babies THREE rEAs -
UNDER brought in duiins those fou
days. We have new styles ana NJ
also VIEW OPERATOR, . young -
risrrc ABILITY and We feel connaM
we can please you. Come in $3.50 y
the dear babies and get = nice
nothing. Hendee, photographer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Remember the Fair In Inc V@
Church this week. Wednesday evesiT
Of fancy articles, and bright piv -
by the young people. Thur.day w
40 excellent supper. Sale OF fsney
both afternoons and eveIings. Aa
to supper and play, % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

A Glass in dancing for young lsa"
gentlemen will be formed ss 7 n'ou
Monday, Nov. ~, at 2 i. N.
wish to join are requested to be ~
the opening. Respectfully, H. MI
nov23d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Slippery sidewalks with . reulhr
sudden descents into puddles, ww 1 r.,
of the walking Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The Non-Psrtisan W. c. T. U. Will !,
to sew Friday afternoon at $50 with n
A. W. Philbrook, Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The Inter Ocean. j

The tuo letters Of Grover Cleveland to
the President Of Hawaii, published yester-
day. ought to be given place among the
freaks Of epistolasy literature. Here is the
Pr sident of republic in this twilight OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

4 o. y. y. laessass u 'assse a -
member Of Highland Lodge, unoe. - - I
Of age, Who wishes to carry 3iVU q
surance, can learn full partics'sr
authorized deputy, fpersopslly @
Msnley w. Tfssk, Psge S., Assss6II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

ths ninaesenfh esntaSy adsFeing - pomp
and strut Of Old time mssaseaV IN sddrsss-
ing an0ehsf peeaidene- s.Gfeat nd GOD
friend i De form Of add1ess sdeyeed. ed
q every oshes dip Of tie pen be writes. Tsur
ExceIIsncyr and closes With The soaemn
prayer, "Msy God hare yoar Excellency IN
his wise keeping" he uses he ffst per-
son plural, after the ssilted fashion Of kiEes.
These leftefs bear about the saDe relation
70 the ordinary diplomatic eoffespondence
Of today that royal carriage Of the iase
century would TO . modern buggy The
President must have been thinking Of the
monarchy he hoped 70 restore, and not Of
the republic he was plotting 70 overthrow.
The sping of royalty is not the only mo-
table feature Of these lettsrs. The frse
one starts out With . statement which
betrays . singular indifference to ac-
cufxey ~ TO facts. He refers 70 his
special representative, /" Paramount bioonf,
- asenvoy extraordinary and minister pseni-
poientiary.' 8 term only applicable 70 .
regular minister, appointed By the President
and confirmed by the Senate. which biount
never was.
But this misststement is quite in line
with the Presidents growing disposition TO
substitute personal for constitutional gov
eminent
The most remarkable thing about these
letters, however, Is the great show OF
friendliness 10 the face Of the wel-known
fact thai 81 the very time they we're written
the conspiracy to overthrow the government
presided over by President Dole had
been all planned out. IL was clear case
Of Joab and Abner. 1t is recorded that
when the former was in the very act OF
running his sword through the latter he
kissed him and ahec,ionately inquired !;
rs il well with thee. my brother But
Grover Cleveland could give Joab points IN
the game, for the old Hebrew soldier. With
all his duplieity, did not 90 so far As 70 af'
up his voice in PRAYER to God TO have Aoner
in his wise keeping" and even Talley-
rand lacked this touch Of Pecksniff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The Universalist fair continues ,o.,s
the vestry with the principal attrscsu ,
Of those famous suppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23
MAINE GOSSIP.
What Interests Them Now.

"One portion Of the people
A you hful multi nds--
Care nothing for Hawaii.
From any standpoint viewed;
The tariffs don't disturb iaem,
Nor do the silver laws
They're chiefly interested
Just now in santa Claus "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

Mrs. S. c. Harding, who has bs,, .
for several weeks. died last eyenins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The ladies Of st. Marks church yin i,
an elaborate entertainment this VIM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23
THE BOSTON STORE!
dispose Of all
the
gu stock low pncc
THE mARk-D0WN SALE!|
4 awodw of al o
FALL & WINTER
DRY GOODS :!
Less than D,W Season Mark Dom Prices.


For a few days only we will,sell you all the new
Fall shapes in Ladies' and Misses Felt HATS
at % cts. After this sale the price will be as
usual, so cts.
We have few fine OUTING FLANNELs
left, regular IL IL cts. quality that we will close
out at cts. per yard.
pieces Heavy Unb1eached SheetinR
two and quarter yards wide for this sale, Is cts
per yard, worth 20 cts.
The above is only few of our many bargains.
w. would call your attention to mark down
sale of Ladies' and Chldren's ClOaks. Every
Garment in our Store has been marked down
We make extremely low prices on all our Gar
ments need the ON for the Carpenters
Give us II call and we will save you money On all
kinds OF Dry Goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-23

The letter carriers are talking a. ~.
grand ball at Christmas time.