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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
Peculiar Rnles For Aston Tenants.

Some of the rules by which the tenants
of the Astors are bound are curious. For
instance, although they will make almost
any repairs that a tenant suggests before
the lease is signed, even though the repairs
may cost more than the rental, they will
not spend cent on the property during
the existence Of the lease. A lady who
rented a house in Forty fifth street from
the Astors was told that she could have
any repairs or alterations she wished. but
no chandeliers. She had the house deco
rated from top to bottom and many expen
sive repairs made, and there was not . re
monstrance, but she had to supply all the
chandeliers, at a cost of 81 900, herself. OF
course they remain her property, and she
can take them away when she moves.
A curious incident is related by another
tenant in Forty fourth street She leased
a house at a rental OF 5000 for one year.
When she came to renew the lease for an
other year, she was informed that the rent
would be only IL $50. She was told BY some
body who pretended to know thAt the re-
duction was due to a deterioration in the
value of the property. and that the Astors
did not want more than a certain interest
on it, That, however. was not true. as was
learned upon inquiry at the Office Of the
Astor estates. The clerks there said that
the reduction was due simply to the fact
that during the first year they had charged
a percentage f3r repairs and changes. As
none WAS required the second year, the per-
centage was taken off. Nevertheless, it re-
mains the fact that the reduction was vol
untary and to the tenant unexpected.-New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

Mr.. Dorman r. Eston pays his respects
to Josiah Quincy Of Massachusetts, in a
very straightforward and emphatic manner
He declares that the consularsbip service
under his administration has been fright
fully abused, and 10 used a. sort of polit-
ical currency which brings discredit upon
the country, and 10 also injurious to trade.
the good name Of every administration. and
all else connected with IT..
He believes that these very important
positions should be flled by examinations
conducted irrespective Of party, and that
one Of the prime requirements should be an
understanding. on the part Of the applicant
Of the language OF the country to which he
desires to 20. The idea 10 an excellent
one and 1t 10 certainly to be hoped that
it may. eventually. be adopted. Mr.. Eaton,
commenting upon the strength Of our dip
lomatic service. declares that THE Ameri-
can service IL nowhere "a good as the Brit
ish, think the English eonsuls are. N n
set, of a higher order of information and
intellect. by this do not mean that the
Americans lack intellectual capacity. for
they are Just ~ bright men, but they are
not trained. which Is an Impairment of eff
cheney. They fail in trained skill. Per
manenee Of tenure IL . strength of the Eng
lish service. and its absence Q weakness in
our own. II IL mt necessary to enlarge
upon this point. Examinations would shut
the doors against sending of men in pay
ment for political services. II this were
the rule the pressure for removals would
he less. The difficulty is nov that the con-
sulships are used for the payment of polti-
cal debts"
Mr.. Eaton negects to say that, prior TO
The connection Of Josiah Quincy with the
state department, a very large percentage
Of the foreign consuis OF the United States
had held their positions for many years.
They had learned the languages of the
countries where they were located. and had
attained high degree of proficiency in the
discharge Of their duties. Under the sway
Of the Massachusetts spoils monger. this
condition of affairs WAS speedily changed.
Competent men who spoke the language Of
the people among whom they were located
and who. from long years Of experience,
hid become very proficient in the discharge
their official duties. were removed to make
room for political heeler.. The whole ser
Vie was demorslized and degrsded-this,
too. under the administration of pretended
believer in civil service reform. II will
tsks years for this important department of
ths Federal service to work back again TO
the high degree of efficiency that character
ICED it at the beginning Of Grover Cleve-
f.nj's instr alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
The Coming Change.
New York Press.

The Democratic machine in New York
has determined TO nominate Judg- Magyar
aud Judge Maynard has sgnitied his willing
ness to be nominated. Now the only feo-
PIE to be consulted are the voters of New
York, and if they want tainted
judiciary they know how to get 1t Boston
j, urnal
The people of New York state get n
great many things that they do not want,
They did not ant the present oatragsou
state tax rate: They did not want TIL
overthrow of local home rule They di |
waat the saturnslis of jobbery and prof
hsAey that has prevsiled Al the state capita
They did not want sneak Legislation
and boss rule. II should be remembered
however, that the legislative steal OF tw"
years has left the Empire state meantime
praesic div defenssless. But there is a BIZ,
change about TO take pisee. The stars In
their courses are fighting for the people IN
New York state this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
HE WON THE CASE.
4 shsswd Lawyer Who Used tho Bibis -
Ills Legal Authority.

4 shsswd Lawyer Who Used tho Bible -
Els Legal Authority.
In the early days Of interior Missouri the
late Judge E. cut cordwood, cleared up
his homestead farm and was employed
upon one side Of nearly every case that came
up, being for some years the only lawyer in
the coapty.
He had no books except an old leather
covered Bible aud an old volume or two Of
history similarly bound. but had read law
short time in Kentucky In his youth. He
was very small and insignificant In appear
ance, but became before his death a splen-
did lawyer and an honored Judge.
A young attorney from the east settled
In the little country town, with his library
OF about half dozen new and handsomely
bound lawbooks, and on his first appear,
ance In q Case he brought most of his II
brary to the Justices oficein fine, beauti
fully lowered carpet bag. popular in that
day. E. was engaged against him and
a. usual had not book.
When his adversary carefully drew his
books from his pretty carpet bag and laid
them on thetable, F. looked astonished,
but quickly recovered his ready resources
and asked the justice to excuse him for a
few moments He hurried TO his home
stead, half a mile or so away, and put his
old leather bound Bible and histories into
grain sack and brought them to court,
initiating his opponent in laying them be
foae him on the table.
The evidence was introduced, and the
eastern man, being for the plaintiff, made
his opening argument and read at length
from his textbooks E made his char
acteristic speech in reply, closing by read
ing law from his old Bible just the reverse
Of that read by his opponent and took his
seat, putting his Bible on the table.
His adversary reached over and picked 1t
up. and seeing what it was eagerly ad-
dressed the justice:
Your honor" said he, this man is a
humbug and pettifogger Why, sir. this
Is the Bible from which he has pretended
to read law"
The old justice looked indignant, and in
tsrrupting the young attorney said:
Set down. durn ye. What better law can
we git than the Bible" He then decided
the case In favor Of the defendant.
Rag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

The three cornered contest for the Re-
p.bliean gubsrnstorial nomination in Msssa-
el,usetts 10 attracting much attention. Any
on, Of the three candidates for the place
ould make the oil Bay state an excellent
chi, executive, and any one Of them could
doubtless be elected by an overwhelming
ms ,rity. The Boston Herald and other
Democratic papers In Massachusetts have
hen prompt to recognize this fact. Mayor
Matthews Of Boston. who hal been care
fully rroomed for the subernatorisl race
wn withdrawn With startling sbruptness,
and John +. Russell, . supersnnuatei old
Bourbon war horse was trotted out ~ .
substitute. Meanwhile the idea was
privately and vigorously urged upon
the party leaders in Congress. that
Democratic success was contingent upon
the passage Of the repeal BILL IL is need
lees to say that the passage of that measure
woui be far from contributing to the politi-
cal Welfare of the Democracy in the degree
that party orsans profese to believe that il
would.
Free traders. in endeavorius to load all
the responsibility for the panic upon the
silv.r Law, have entirely and studiously
overlsoked---or ignored. the prime cause
for il. The working people Of Massachu-
setss have, to Q considerable extent, acted
with the Democratic party in recent cleo
items. The indications are that they viii
BE- pretty generally found in the ranks Of
the Republican party from this time forth.
They have had the evil effects Of the Demo-
cratic free trade policy very foecibly
brought 10 their attention in the
recent months Of business depression.
The logic Of hard times has been irresist-
lille. II has taught the people some i'm
portAnt lessons that they win not soon for
get. Tie Democracy of Massachusetts
vii, doubtless, fight desperately to elecs .
sueosssor - Governor Rasssll, bot the In
disasisas are that thsy yin be defeated q
IL pills By decisive majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
L..arus and IN. Rich Ma.

Ever since the days when your Sunday
school teachers tried to teach you some
thing which they very imperfectiy under
stood themselves you have spoken OF the
arissocrat who refused to befriend Lazarus.
the beggar, as Dives. being well satisfied
in your own mind that that was his name
The facts are these: Dives Is Latin word
meaning rich" It is common or appel
Ative noun. but Is often regarded a. .
proper name. especially when reference Is
made to the parable in Luke xvi It d
said that the mistake originally arose from
the fact that all old pictures on the subject
were labeled olives ct Lazarus" Ny au-
thority says that is was quite natural that
uneducated persons would take the frst
word to be the rich mans name, = the lasf
was unquestionably thss Il ths begg1x.--
g. Louis Republic -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

A JOURNAL reporter saw George A. rM,
brook, colonei-elect Of the Second W.
ment, N. @. s. NJ, nn Saturday and
answer to inquiries was told thss Oh "
nouncements in relation to the co'oDe''
staff have, 20 far, been unauthorized ~
same statement 10 true about the fepcn W
Offices for headquarters have been dsnhSq
engaged in Lewiston. 1.-THE hesdqusns.
Of the regiment will undoubtedly D. mo-"
to Lewiston, said the colonel, "oas oa'"
have not yet been secured. Under 'ns
the city or town where headquarters ~
tsblished must provide quarters, tns y
a. an armoFy, and the State makes us
allowance of 400 toward the psyne"
the rent. have determined upon my -
only ~ follows: General Spras's ~
be my adjstant; DR.. A. }. W.
of Bath will be surgeon with the ram
major; DIR. X. J. Martin Of Ausu"s "
be assistant surgeon with the rank Oh
tain and DR.. II. v. Jonah Of EssspsH
sistant surgeon with the rank Of MN -
enant. DR.. Jonah now holds sim'i3 :
sition in the heavy artillery ess
From other sources the reporter 'esss
that the two companies OF the heavy
al - kamUUN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

So prominent civil service reforEner ~
Hon. Dosmsn Il. Eaton expresses the op n
ion that the course Of Secretary Carlisle
in his administration Of the treasury de-
putment has been exceedingly unvi.s and
hiss seriously injured the efficiency OF ife
service BY removing very large number
Of able snd experienced heads Of depart
ment upon purely political grounds. The
country very generally arrived at this con-
clusion some months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
THE CONVERSATIONAL TONE


The voice Is an instrument, the rtf
variety and effectiveness Of which arg
to be wholly overlooked in this age OF
ing for sensations. Indeed. even in* 7,
pulpit, would not the man who should =,
come master of it gain immeasurabN.,,,
the hold he could get over the lin q,
number that constitutes most congfega
tions9 In immense churches, where he
must hold forth to vast assemblies, the
preacher must adopt the oratorical style.
Just as in hailing the masthead in a gale q
man must make use of the speaking trum
pet. But speaking trumpet in parloI
would make conversation as unendurabl,
as a street brass band hired by an enemy to
blast away just outside the window.
Nor is IL less uncomfortable in many a
small church. There the number is not too
great to get into close, heart to heart, per
sonal contact with, and the man who
should adopt quiet, varied, eye to eye, low
ingly intimate conversational tone would
win over 10 sinners to the ways of right
eousness and peace to one that your Jericho
lam's horn blaster would shake down In
CONSERVATION on his knees.
As an effective instrument to use in deal
ing at close hand with jury, the converse
tional tone, it fairly may be argued, would
seem to carry with it certain great advan-
tages over the oratorical Indeed there il
something intrinsically false and absurd in
the position of a man standing up and pro
nouncing splendid Grafton before beg
carly dozen of his fellow creatures. il
takes a densely packed acre Of them to jus
tify the situation. When Webster spoke
at Bunker Hill, the individual was nothing;
the mass was everything. He did not ex'
pect to come to close quarters with any Sc
lected persons, but to sway l0,o0O In cor
porate body.
In addressing a jury. however, the case l.
as different as that between the ceremonial
shaking Of hands the president Of the
United States extends to myriads on a
grand reception day and the warm, friend
" pressure with which he greets few real
intimates. Is it not, then, something a,
really out of place to discharge magnif
cent Grafton at a group of dozen men a.
it would be to open fire on a flock of peeps
on beach with columbiad instead Of n
shotgunsP The true object Is to bag the
peeps and not to make the welkin roar
Boston Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

The olde.s picture in England is said TO
be the portrait of Chsueer, who died In
1902, which was probably painted in the
low countries 20 years before his death 1t
was diseos cred in an old garnet in the
house in which Cromwell was born at Hunt
ington. Count Truchens, well known COZ
lector. after examining the painting. said
that it was first painted in water coiors
and afterwar painted over in oil for pres
ervstion. and he certified that the name
Chaucer Ia the back ground was laid on
with the painting. New York Evening
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
When a Woman Whistles.

1t is particularly unlucky for "a woman to
whistle because it is said that while the
nails were being forged for our Lord . cross
q woman stood by and whistled. OF course
it is no worse for woman to whistle than
for a man. but you know how woman
does thing whole hog or none-and the
craze has gone 50 far that severe remedies
must be adopted to suppress her effusion
Suppose we get them to practice before a
mirror II she knew how the quicker dis
torts her pretty lips, she would refrain per
hapa Minerva dissustesily threw away her
pipe with an imprecation when she beheld
in the water the Disagreement Of her love
ly face caused by her musical performance
EXCHANGE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

The Boston Herald says tina, there IL on
iiauor dealer In Maine to every 1913 inhai j.
sanss. Statements Of this kind are exesed-
ingly Easy 10 make and have been e1.en'
sively insipissd in by representatives OF tie
rum power. It might adj some strength tn
the Hersifs statistics ~ to sta;e the att
thorisy for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

A middle aged woman once attended .
dinner in California. at which Agaaiz was
present. Il shall never forget she SAYS,
the exquisite tact and simplicity with
which that grand old man, near whom
was seated. listened to me and drew meout
with great appearance OF interest in the
little nothiugs that I uttered. Nobody
could possibly have suspected that Va a
Aonentiry anu he the guest of honor The
Positions were reversed whenever he spoke
to me.-New York Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

WnTHkDf.

WINTHROP.
Mr.. Eaten. the osner, took charge Of the
Winthrop house today. Landlord knights
lease Of same having expired. Mr. Eaton
inlesd s 10 run the house himself until Z
purchaser 10 found.-A Ave pound bass VS.
caught in Lake AnnabeDscook the Other
day Several deer have been seen in the
vicinity Of Wayne village the past few days.
&C. w. Dillingham; who lsteiy purchased
the Yeston property on Main street is max
ing extensive repairs On the oulldings.-N
N. Bailey and family of Portland Are stay
ing with Mrs. II. j. Bailey for f-w day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

Walter Varney, the unfortunate young
man who had his back all but broken b.
being crushed between load Of cord WOOD
and door joint, is resting comfortably.
DR.. W. Scott hill, his attending physIcu
nov hopes that varney will not only sscap
with his life but will in time, recover Ii,
use of his legs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

Commissioner Lechren viii Ind It sr-
tremsIy difficult 70 convince the American
people that he, more than anyone else 10 re-
sponssble for the rulings that Hake smith
Of Oeergia has made in pension n'tt,ers.
They have already Placed the responsibility
for the eI Confederate raid precisely ~heie
IL hriaaua
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

1.-THE Lost Paradise tonight afford, A.
gusta people the rare chance Of seeip,,
New York and Boston success delve,rd i,
the identical New York and Boston Ca,.
psny and it is safe to predict that the On.
house will be crowded this evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

After that down-pour. which began on vi
day and increased intensity all that usts
until Saturday morning when II developed
into one Of the hardest rains Of the season.
there should be no more talk Of drought
and farmers and gunners may al least is,l
happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

Just now Eacls Sens navy Is growing IN
. way thst seems 10 say TO foreign n2uoas
..hsnis o." We have "a wssships nov
buiLsssg, launched nod awaiting trials or
usdsssotns contssct1ss tests. and the plans
Of three more are bang worked cot At the
navy department..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

Don Csmsren Gays he - not impressed
By he Instructions Of the Pennsylvania ~ :
pubiiesn Stsse Convention. When . man $
cssaiam becomes 20 enlarged that he disse-
sssds and ignores the sIpssssed wishes Of
his constituents IL 10 shout time for him 10
retire from oflciai life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

Mr.. ID. A. llescook, night clerk At II,
North, has returned to his duties after 10
days vacation spent in looking abou. h,
State. Thomas Cahill, who has been alur
his place, left town Saturday for Skovh,.
gan, where he will be employed at the c.
burn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

The Boston Herald declares that Pension
Comnls~isner I1ochssn has stated thas he
hss n welfare Of the vssesans 1t heart -
much - anybody. 10 view OF his os'e'.'
scss survivors Of the Union armies may
vel pssy To be delivered from soiiciss'is Of
tbis ekaenefkY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

In England during Shakespeare's LIE
time stealing shove the value Of u penes,
burning haystack. killing or stealing ,
aheep, breaking dixie or bridge. breaking
. bank Of fsk pond. cutting down . trss
IN an orchard and the malicious tearing q
dsfacing tbs garments Il pRsen n ths
azut wsrs I'll capital o6OsaA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
4 Healthy Womas
Never has the blues.

Nor that "don't-care" or
want-to-be-left-alone feeling.
She is alw-vs happy.
No pa female COM
plants CT h out her life. No
ovarian troubles, inflammation
or liberation, no spinal weak
ness, no fainting, no bloating.
She is never melancholy. irri.
table, excitable. nervous. dizzy.
or troubled with sleeplessness
and fainting spells.
Have you any Of the symp-
toms namedl Beware Of the
beginning of evil.
ZydSa B. Rsksas's psgska6A
Cosstess6 is the sure cure Of
the cause. II may Be the uterus
or woGnb; what
ever the cause Is
the Vegetabls y
Compound ok. wv
pes the disease
and stops pain. So
Anaagno - UxAy
&c ca. L., Ms. -. @<@<
ky1te q 4fRkAA3s -QAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

A great mony people will avail liz.
selves of the popular Kimbalrs excun,o. /.
Quebec, Friday, Sept. 30, on morui,,
trains. Personally conducted. Fiu,.s,.
in every respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

FL. c. Little, attorney at-law will M,
from his present place of business toll, |.
100 Water street, where he will cons,,
his law business in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

NJ esssm 8s,sd s~a. Vet r"ils
DoDessic Bakery sstsy.s ~p
Harvess ssp ~ in ne raiversssst -
ThuSsday ~. ,int.s pd ~ Hg,.
vices every Snnisv NJ 10 - 49,
Uniysfeaiist church. SeFi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

John Black, Fall River weaver, vhs
was arrested on Friday night for drunken
ness was sentenced on Saturday morning
80 days in Kennebec Jail by Judge Andrew,
Upon Blacks earnest promises to reform
sentence was suspended and he wm plAcd
upon probation, the mittimus being hsh
over him to assure his good behavior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

The ladies of the uuiversalist chu,rA :,
give their annual harvest supper TA,n..
evening, Sept. Is. A good musical =
grAmme will be furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

In remote rural regions o4 ENGLAND 70
this day the door through which . eospse
has passed is left open unfil ths rsturl of
the party from church. u shut, aapdA9
death may snsus within Q yunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
ssnsay. SEPT. u. NJ
LseaI gNattsrs.
Yesterday ansl Today.

anu Eooey.
Vacation. Hop. jump. hurrsh-.vi..,.
the crcek. /
Boating at the seashorc--sisA,s s,s -.
uniquc. ss
The grra, Worlds Fair. maybe. twin ,,,.
purse tweak. eW ~
So. many are the pleasures each 70 Asr
school. Read. spell. study hard dye a,,, !.
on times there'll be black markr, II l...... !,
leak. ~
English. Latin. French. and soms,iu.. :.
Greek. N
Winning. Il you work hard. by js., , -,
s9aeaA' JAY En- 4"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18

~Fixufed dosn 70 fns thing the Vie'-
Isas vim nssd n b. bat ~ misssss laser
ttsa he gsyshss 70 heat the vsikyfie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
NOTICE.

". n. Edwards formerly with o. Wlffaunnn
will BE- pieaeed 10 - WON for his On epsto1rrvs
- ~ oaes q Hossee 1ttie'a. sueesssos 70 o.
W0hAnnoa, whese h. u BOW located
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