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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

When Lord and Lady Lytton were trav
cling in an open carriage through Italy not
long after their marriage, Lord Lytton was
dressed in some fantastic costume which he
affected at that time. Passing through one
Of the many villages close to the sea they
noticed singularly handsome girl stand
ing at a cottage door. Bulwer turning to
his wife. with ill concealed complacency,
said. did you notice how that girl looked
at me." The lady, with an acidity which
developed itself later in life, replied: The
girl was not looking at you IN admiration.
II you wear that ridiculous dress, no won
der people stare at you" The bridegroom
thereupon, with an admirable sense of log
ic. said You think that people stare at
my dress and not at me will give you
the most absolute and convincing proof that
your theory has no foundation" He then
proceeded 10 divest himself Of every parti-
Gle of clothing except his hat and boots
md taking the place of the lady's maid
drove for 10 miles in this normal condition
-Argonaut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

II gave up all hopes Of getting we'll. and
quit taking any medicine except morphine
II would roll all night in bed and get up
~ tired in the morning as il had worked
all night.
AT last found cure in DR.. Greene
Nervura blood and nerve remedy. The
first two bottles drove all the pain ont OF
my head. took six bottles more. Nos
can walk and am free from pain.
thank God that | found this wonderful
remedy. II any one will call at my home
will tell all about my cure
We venture the prediction that no sut
ferer from pain, whether of the head oil
elsew here in the system, who reads about
this remarkable cure, will delay getting
this wonderful medicine from the drue
sore. It certainly cures rheumatism
headache, backache, in fact all kinds Of
pains. Mr. Darter's marvellous cure by it
after many doctors failed even to afford re
lief, is proof Of this, and he may be seen OIL
written to about his cure.
DR.. Greene's Neryura blood and nerve
remedy is purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless, and is recommended by the doc
tors as the best remedy to take. 1t is, it
fact. the prescription and discovery of a
ply sicisn. DR.. Greene, of 81 Temple Place
Boston, Mass. the noted specialist in cur
ing all forms Of nervous and chronic dis
eases. He can be consulted free, person
ally or by letter.
If you are suffering pain or ache, or fee
badly, use this remedy at once. Ii will cure
YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
WHIP AND SPUR.

The English st. Leger was worth 81 $50
this year.
Gil Curry's pacing namesake has won six
races in succession.
Kebir, s:ssk, the Alcazar 4-year-old stall
lion. weighs l, 400 pounds.
The California race record is 21ejS, by
W. Wood. at Sacramento, Sept. IA.
Horses at the California state fair meet
ing were started by the tap of the drum.
The Kentucky Association of Trottins
Horse Breeders celebrated its twentieth an
niversary Aug. l.
Direct. Directum and Directors Flower
bear in form and action the likeness OF
their sire, Director.
The 20 brood mares from Palo Alto farm
sold at Sacramento during the state fair
brought on an average $50 each
A few years ago Prussia issued decree
prohibited betting Racing languished,
and the interdict has been raised
It is estimated that the horses in the free
for all trot, won by Alix at Chicago, scored
over 80 miles In the course Of the protracted
race.
TIE PAGER W Wood. 2:G7, has . capri
cious appetite. He ate piece Of bale rope
some two feet long last year. which caused
him to scour badly
Harry Jones. the Indiana driver, Is not
yet Of age, and in the past two years has
driven in A races and failed to win q part
Of the purse but twice.
Rowena, by Amoor, is game one. After
winning two heats better than 2:28, she ran
away three miles. She was third in the
four following heats and fought in all Of
them for the lead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
eoiSON'0 METHODS.
He Does Not Invent by Accident or Wfti
out Hard Work.

out Hard Work.
His gcnius comes near to justifying tha
definition Of the word which makes it n
infinite capacity for taking pains. "Ar
your discoveries often brilliant intuition-
Do they come to you while you are lyin
awake ulghts?' | asked him.
Il never did anything worth doing b
accident" he replied. nor did any Of m
inventions come indirectly through ace
dent. except the photograph. No, when
have fully decided that n result is wort
getting, go ahead on it and make tria
after trial until it comes l have Away
kept strictly within the lines of CONNER
cially useful inventions. / have never ha
any time to put on electrical wonders va
liable simply rs novelties to catch the poI
ular fancy" And he named in distinctio
some noted electricians who had mad
their regulations through the pyrotechnic
Of the profession.
What makes you work. asked, witt
real curiosity. What impels you to thi
constant, tireless struggled You hav
shown that you care comparatively moth
ing for the money it makes, and you hav
no particular enthusiasm in the attending
fame"
Il like it., he answered after momen
OF puzzled expression, and then he repeate'
his reply several times, as il mine was
proposition that had not occurred to bin
before II like it. don't know any othe
reason. You know some people like to col
lect stamps. Anything have begun is Al
ways on my mind. and am not easy Will
away from it until it is finished And thel
hate It."
Hate it2'' ] asked. struck by his EN-
phatic tones.
Yes he affirmed. when it is all don
and is success can't bear the sight of it
haven't used telephone in 10 years, am
would go ont of my way any day to mis-
an incandescent light. Review of Re
views.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
RAILWAY RUMBlES.

Great Britalns capital in our railroads is
said to amount to $500 10000.
On its buffet cars last year the Pullman
company served $50 900 meals.
The Burlington bridge across the Mis-
souri, at Beliefontaine bluffs will be com
pleted In November
The French government proposes to i'm
pose fines upon railway companies for
trains that are run behind schedule time.
It is stated that a railway train travelling
at the rate of 100 miles an hour could not
be pulled up in a distance less than two
miles.
There is an engineer on the Georgia, Car
olna and Northern railroad who says he
can make his engine get such move on
that she jumps over the shaky bridges
without touching them.
The One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street
viaduct approach to the New York Central
bridge over the Harlem river has been com
pleted as regards the iron work. The work
has been under way for over two years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
EDUCATIONAL ECHOES.

The first normal school was opened in
Paris In 1895
The oldest German university is that Of
Heidelberg, founded in 1896.
Pupil teachers in British board schools
earn at first to shillings week
A technical school is to be established at
Osaka. Japan, for the training of youths
In various handcrafts.
There are Is5 male teachers in the pub
lie schools OF Boston and 1879 women,
The average salary Of the former Is s246 %
per month and OF the latter s7o.69,
George C. Chase, Bates colleges newly
elected president, may be said to have
worked his passage. He has raised about
tls0. 600 for the benefit of the institution.
Mr. J. Grant Cramer, nephew OF Gen
eral Grant, who was graduated with high
honor from the University of New Iorf
has been appointed Instructor OF I-'o''
languages NJ the Lehigh university, "A
Bethlehem, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12


A serious 49, lien, occurred on the -"
end Of Kenneie & biisc "Wednesday 'o's'
noon to o. G. Webster. team in which NV
Weh..er was Vi ing. Mister Nat Jo'h'''
iiisHg. ~ the farther snA Of THE m"s'
Truck tcan va. s'srding and enc ""
p's'inz il, con,i7 K this way. 20 nfaf US
there was no room for johnson TO d'''
between and he stopped bis ho.'
The truck tenn ahead Of Lin bacs"'
frightened the Webster horse. which jump
to one sile and npon the moving truck N'''
tipping the carriage over. Mrs. "e0"'
fell backwards sustaining heavy iai W
while no bones were broken she receiver :
severe shock which may prove 'eh'~
The johnson boy was uninjured. The Do"
ran and badly damaged the wagon os'"'
he was stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

An Houlton man was out cunning recent
IL wt,en he starsest 4 s)ck of psrtfidzes.
lie Il red and killed one. and laying down
hi. gun was about to pick II M when . fox
,ss.aed 10 front Of him, seix d the bird
and vas out of sight in q tsiukltng
The sportsman hsssensd n gvt his
stn. hut the ret Of the other psrtridses had
disappeared, and be ~ss left all round. lie
weas home about the most disgusted man in
Aroastook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
Wat MPPnD n NJ
Something Peculiar, to Say
the Least.
An Event Which Has Puzzled the
Doctors Not a Little.
Ths 0cesrrsaes Mas crssas1 . efssi Deal
Of ce0msst.

The follo~ing remarkable account re
.se from the mans own lips.
Mr.. Amos Z. Dxrsef il veil known ia
Icdiauapoii,, Ind living 1t rs West Cnes-
apes ke street He Gays:
Ten years ago pssn came IN ny len
fogs aai sent alt over ne. / had such Sc
we're pain in my head that | could get no
rest day OF night. | called = doctor; be
sal bad rheumatism, bat he could not re-
lIeve me
'Thsn went to taxing patent medicines
and boa xht every thing would see advsr-
,lsed for rheumatism, h1t all failed to give
m aav .elief Then called in the doc
tore; had five good ones treat me, but ali
failed 10 reli We me- | WAS taken down
and suffered intense pain. Ny flesh got 70
sore that could rot bear my clothes to
t uch me- My left side go, numb from my
foot TO my head. would feel tinsiins
in my side; in second would fall pros
Irxr-d.
II eoala not sleep night or day only when
under the influence of morphine. could
not walk one square without resting. !
would have to set my cane out fret and
step with my right foot and then drag the
lefI foot ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Autograph letters of Sir Philip Franci,
are authority for adding this to the many
famous Irish "buils' attributed to Sil
Boyle Roche.
Some ladies' went to the Irish house Of
commons to hear a particular debate
which happened to be put off till the next
day Sir Boyle Roche said:
Indeed. ladies, am very sorry for your
disappointment. but why didn't you come
tomorrow"
One day the house being remarkably
quiet, Sir Boyle said: Mr. Speaker. spaks
70 order. An honorable gentleman who al
ways sits behind me is perpetually laugh
ing in my face! I move that before hi
laughs at me any more he will be pleased
10 tell me what he il laughing at"
Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
CATS.
Long tailed cats sing loudest.

Long taiisu cats rius ibuutSt-
The cat and the goat are the only animals
that spit.
The cat charms Dir by waving its tail
In semicircles.
The cat is the only animal that is ad-
dictei to the human habit of sneezing
In Count Sarcodeili's opinion the prevsil-
ing type of voice In the female cat is the
highest soprano. or what is known to teach
ers of singing as soprano sfogato,
NJ. Dumarier makes special men o., Of
the fact that Tom, before beginning has
ruulsdes, solfeggios and other vocal fire
works, invariably turns his back on the
moon and points his quivering tail in tho
direction OF that luminary New Yorl1 r.
rarxier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Hurrah A full grown, modern cook
Stove has been Turned ont Of a foundry in
Areastcck county. II IL resliy astonishing
he's progress ousraces the new railroad in
ihai section, rapid ~ has been its construc-
ten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The Democrats by strict party vote,
have succeeded in forcing their in
f.mou. bill for the aullihcation of the
18th and 18th amendments to the
Federal constitution through the National
House It Is noticeable that North
srn Democrats in their after obsequious
ness and submission to southern dicta'
tnr.hip we're entirely willing TO surrender
ihese results won by Union armies on
Southsyn battlefieids, without one note OF
protest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTATIONS.

Our faults attract more attention I'll ian
our virtues.
1t is hard to be a friend to a man who is
an enemy TO himself
A hypoerite is a man who, in trying to
fool everybody else. only fools himself.
No man can do good as he has oppor-
tunity without enjoying the occupation.
The man who sits down to await for some
thing TO turn up will need a cushion on his
seat.
1t ia the man who has to live On corn
bread at horne who finds the most fsul.
with the pie when he sravels,-Ramis Eorr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
4 New frsetisnsi Currency


Mr. Edison thinks is would be a good
plan for the government 10 make il dollars
oas Of compressed wheat. With that
medium yeast cakes could be used A. frae-
ri m al fsuyygury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

l---r--.,g..,-,---. ss<say ga Cnul4
| Blenn. don't blame him. such feeling
are natural, but no man should suffer t.
| them.
Mr.. Spear brought out two pieces n
| paper, cut the size of the clots, and titte@
them to the skull. showing where such olot1
As DR.. Giddings had described would ex.
tend. Mr.. Spear read from the testimony
OF DIR. Giidings showing that the elo.s had
extended TO just behind the ear.
DIR. Giddings says he went there and
made an incision over the head and than an.
other trsnsversly and dissected the scalp
back from the skull and found these clots
between the rim and the skull. He has moi
denied ii. When man steps upon this
stand and undertakes to deliver testimony
upon which mans liberty depends il is in
eumbent upon him to weigh every word.
When man endeavors to play upon words
when mans liberty is at stake ii should
not have the desired effect. Did not hear q
word about the temporal muscle or anything
else being there until put on DR.. Gerrish.
He did not find il. DIR. Sawyer says he
saw the scalp disseeted back and the whole
tissue peeled back with the scalp. Read
from DR.. Gidings testimony describing
the dissection of the skull DIR. Sawyer
rays that it was taken right off the head.
asked DR.. Sawyer whether it was on the
scalp or skull and he said it was on the
scalp. II was all cl0t or no clio. for there
was difference in the consistency of the
issue under the scalp.
lie did not find a .clot. DIR. Sawyer saw
what was ON the inside of the skin and he
saw no ciot. DR.. Gerrish tells you it is
utterly impossible for the clots to be located
AS described.
DR.. Weeks and DIR. Gerrish tells you i,
was utterly impossible for such clots to be
located where described.
The temporal muscle is something and
something important in this case.
DR., Giddings goes on the stand again.
When he comes back here after the differ
eut version given by DIR. Gerrish for the
hrst time, you heard him testify that Ne
found the temporal muscle bruised and
crushed. What else would you expect lin
to sayt His position had been proved nr-
tenable. Now after the testimony of their
own witness DIR. Gildings had erred.
Gentlemen II DR.. Gliding made ms-
take III the use of terms, or vague, whtt
credeace viii you give to il when weigh, d
ngsinst the liberty of one of your felIor-
men. | don't care how small waverpg
YOU should give the benefit of the doubt io
favor of the defendant. claim that Dr.
GiidiRgs WAS not only uncertain, but iu
error
How about iniiltration? DR.. Weeks
sad clio. might form in the loose tissu,
next to the skin and then would mereli
ilscolof the muscle. Or. Giididgs' errors
should not be allowed to weigh against m,
clients. Is there one Of you who believes
that DR.. Giddinss found those clots?
Upon the clots rests the structure of gov
eminent as TO the force Of the blows al.
eged. The minute any one of you gentle
men sees doubt in the existence of tie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

IL the tariff smashers Of the ways and
means committee remain in their cellar un
I'll After the November elections they ma,
MAYER emerge. The indications are daily
Increasing that under existing conditions
the people are not disposed to endorse THEFT
peculiar views of public policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The Southern brisAdisrs are now reported
10 be lsboring with President Cleveland to
persuade hius 10 consent to compromise
upon the silver question. 1t remains to be
sssn VII, the, or not he will be a. subservi-
sns 10 Southern dictation ~ other Northern
Ilsmoryats have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

By the way has nybody noticed how
much reform" the Democratic party has
accomplish she'd since the fourth of last
March Even the Van Allen appointment
hangs. However, even Mr.. Cleveland would
so.rcel, feel like calling the change when
this appointments. .iguslizes reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

A contemporary ssys thss the United
States senate IL writing IL orn obituary
We trust, however. that it MAY survive long
spsvgh TO write the obituary Of the infsm-
sza Tucker bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

l.. W. Pillsbury OF Pine Point and bio
friend, j. s. Bailey of Boston, are Of the
opinion that Augusta is central headquarten
for good sport with the gun. They intend
to spend several days in this vicinity hunt
ing and will stop at the Cony house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The American Christian League Of the
Winthrop street church will hold their an.
nuai fair the first week in December, and
unusual efforts are being put forth to make
it grand success. All members OF The
league are invited and expected to assist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Chss. Adams is performing the duties Of
night operator at the Maine Central depot In
this city during the time J. +, Atkins, the
regular operator. is laid OF with his dislo-
.ted ankle. Mr.. Atkins is improving quik
rapidly and hopes to be at his work by the
first of November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The many friends of q. A. Tuell, Of the
firm Of Heath & Tuell. will be sorry to earn
that his health necessitstes his spending tho
winter in southern California II 10 thought
his family will accompany bin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

A dividend of 10 l2 per cent has been
declared to the creditors of the Dustin 4
Hubbard Manufacturing Co. of Oakland.
This ease has been pending in the inso-
vency court at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

MS. wrsslow's SooTAlHo sYErr hos bssl
ased for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
ING. With PEKTECT SUCCESS II sO0THEf
rhe CHILD, SOTTENS tie GUNS, ALLAYS IL
PAIN; CURES WIND COlIC anA d the bess
Y-nedy for DIAkRH0A. eoad ~ druRG1ses d
erurT Dart Of the world n sufe ard All fs
sllfS N7ns2oWss SooeAfne 9yrup," m tAk9 -
$40 hfnd- TUm<y-1vs esaSs bettie-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The State assessors go to VIM peli
Monday and will give hearing there Tues.
day to the local assessors. From there they
go to Bangor. The week following they
visit towns IN Somerset county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The Popuiisss In Congress have thus fai
acted simply ~ small but faithful contin
ISN'T Ut The Democratic party. The people
generally are coming to appreciate the facI
that this IL shout all the organization
Amounts 10 ANYWAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Emma Goldman, high priestess Of anar-
cty. makes the profound remark that II
there were no las there would b. no law
breaking That 10 true. so II man had no
stomach he would have no dyspepsia; bu,
that doesn't seem to BE- strong argument
against stomacbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

A. NJ. Goddard, Esq, and Chas. A.
Milliken are expected home the last Of ,hi,
week from Canada. They have been max
ing an examination of woodland in the
vicinity of Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The name Of the criminal whom the
Tsfumsny men have nominated 70, . po-
sitioa upon the bench 81 the highest court
10 Ssv York state 10 Isssc Maynard. II
viii be Dennis AFTER election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The demand for more sggas" IL by NJ
means confined. AZ the present time, Il
Democratic sspis&nss. is saery that u
bscosing general undsr the extortionatt
course Of the big sugar trust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

On and after Oct. 18th Mrs. y. +. ~
gins will continue her millinery husiness - :
the Allen Block over the New age 49, -,
where she will be pleased 70 meet ~
old and new friends. oc1lio"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The Indications sss that TIE people OF
Nsv Yost sssts viii nsssr vote 70 elersts q
criminal 70 > posi son upoa the bench Of
La hisi.S n court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

To THE LADIES: Il will pay yos
bring your old felt hats 10 the Hat I n.
BlescheTy, and have them made in.s
latest style. W. II. HoLxEs, Psops's'
0ct3dlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12
VOICES 0f rHE eAEsS-
4 kasSis1as rhat 10 csis1.

(Dxfofd Democrat.
II every rum shop ia Maize were 10 be
inflicted, is you'd come pretty hard on sons
Of the city asencies,-Kennsbee JounsAL
And some Of the country agencies TOO. II
10 not 1t al impossible to iadict an agent,
- several Of them in Oxford county have
foana 10 their sosro- within few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

A very entertaining programme Of music
and other features has been arranged as the
sequel to the harvest supper at Golden
Cross hall Saturday evening under the
auspices of the order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Lsss Of peot,e srs improving the oeausi-
fl ves1hsr u the pssssns sBorth To ~ =
second yisn To ths Columbia Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Hendee, the photographer, ma 6 some
very fine photographs of Rev. Mr.. Gwyuu.
just before the latter left the city. Nj.
Gwynne thought them the best that he had
ever obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

This Iaseh BASKETS continue 10 multiply
u shs Colombian Exposition but the res
tsssasts srs still doing psospesoas oasi-
nsss In spiss Of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Imperial Lodge, d. of H., will hold thai,
meeting this evening at $50. Member, a..
requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

The traders along the street will BE- sl.d
when the Wakefield trial is over and Ii,
people get back to every day business ssk,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-12

Coaqessnan BoassIIs Of tins State h."
given the Democratic members Of The Ma
aossI House lot. Of uosb!e Of late. lie
has lost cause sni the e)ursse 70 defend