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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24
Never m,ad Politics, Give Us Better Roads.

We are g,sd that the New Age ba. taken
mn tho subie,.t If better yoad. and tcn,t,rs
In. .treet commissioner on the East sidc
,omc sonpd advice. There cannot be too
much attention called to our roads and a
marty organ cnn do good work for it, party
In stimulating its street commissioners to do
their hest. n the New Ages criticism il in
.nv re.peot at fault il i. tina, I, is not strong
snourb.
n Ia douttie.s embarrassing toa Demo
cratic commissioner 10 be- subjected to
Democratic criticism. The commissioner
should remember. however. tina, this
art of criticism i, one with which bv long
experience tho Democratic party and lead
e,s have become most Thoroughly CONVEX.
s.pt. Criticism that in tainted with fault
Sud,np i, a chronic habi, with them and
cannot he entirely overcome in the frs, few
months Of bearing the municipal burden. It
must. however. be admitted by all that tn.
particular criticism is deserved am, tho
commissioner will do well tc heed it. In
deed Il /. not too much to suppose that the
present street commissioner of the Fast
Side has been one to criticise former com
missiopers. The Democrat, have known
for 90 long ius, how municipal matters in
This CITY ,hould he conducted that in
some respects they appear to
have entirely overlooked the re-
ou,,;,s, for performing them. The man
who ha. stood At the aide of the trench and
and found fauI, with the digger. has. on as
aiming tho shovel to do a little digging him.
self. Gu, an awkward figure. The Demo
cr.,s knew ali along that there should be
hattie, road. an the cas-, side Of the river
and IL /. ia be hoped tina, they may soon be
.h,e IN providc them for us. As
n /. Nh, roads in that mar,
Of the city have fallen into disgrace, I'll,
writer having occasion to drive over one of
them leading out into the country a few
~ssl, .yo sourd il in exceedingly danger
,,. ,.nd;,;,r M f.,us, x,uh .erd hi.
,-,,,,rc. 4, Auvu.,. oxc, such road. If
tho. leading tn ,nv o,he, n, available mar.
Ia, were in the least degree better.
A. I, 1. IN. farmer vbo doesn't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24


Years ago when communication was tlf-
fcult. prices of produce varied consider
ably in even closely contiguous, localities
as compared with what We call nearness
nov. But this has all been changed by the
railroad and the telegraph aud even The
ocean steamers have their in'iaence IN the
direction OF 'eveiing prices writes cores
Ponient OF the country ueh,'emah. Inc
'a'ues OF pro'iuoss III Enstinh no" Tx the
priees on tins aie OF The Auah'ic 10
great eAtent-t mol III some Instances,
rs the value OF gram wholly ana
completely. Thus We cannot help feehng
some of the results OF the low prices OF
sheep and wool now prevailing IN England
| notice report III zen weekly Messeh-
ger that the pfice OF isinos ''as fsiieh as
i"~ AS half crown (oz 'h'''l ana tna'
tue past year mas peeh eaoeedine'y ais,
"'t'ons to hock-masters. ms canno. iaii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24


ALLcocK's poRous PLAsrERs are unsr-
proachable in curative properties, rspidity
and safety of action, and are the only re.
liable plAsters ever produced. They have
successfully stood the test of over thirty
years use by the public; their virtues have
never been eqnalled by the unscrupulou,
imitators who have sought to trade upon the
reputation of ALLeocxs by making plasters
with holes in them, and claiming them to
be .'just as good as ALLcocK's,' and they
stand today indorsed by not only the high
est medical authorities, but by millions Of
grateful patients who have proved their
efficacy - . household remedy.
Beware Of limitations. and do not be de-
ceived by misrepresentation. Ask for ALL
COCKS, and let no solicitation or explana-
ton induce you to accept . substitute.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

BY the constitution Of the Maine Inter
collegiate Base Ball Association ties for the
championship must he played OF within
tvelw days from the last scheduled game.
Bates failed to accord Bowdoin game in
side This constitutional limit, - requested
10 by Manager Clifford. The last day Of
ths limit expired Thursday, and the cham
pionship Of the league has gone to the Bow
dom boys by defsul; Of their Lewiston
rivAia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Among the youngest Of the many juvenile
bicycle riders in Augusta is little Gardiner
Heath, the 7.year-Old son of Hon. II, M.
Heath. Gardiner, or Jack" 40 his Young
friends know him, 10 already an e1.
pert and graceful wheelman, although he
has ridden but few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

"Kyphosis bicyclissAsum" i the anything
but euphonious name conjured up 70 de
scribe bicycle ridsr's ssoop that has be
come chronic and disease. The perso'
sGscssd seriously by this disease has con
tsacted cbsst and iungs md . curved spine
The bcyclist, except perhaps while racing
will find il necessary to sit erect on hi'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

With the exception, and marked one,
of Barnum & Bailey's greatest show on
earth. which will be here July l9,thefe will
be nothing in the amusement line Of impor-
lance for nearly two months, as the sea,on
at the Opera house has closed. The second
season will open shortly after the middle
| of August. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Treasurer Young Of Bowdoin CoIlsg'
made very bright speech at the alumr
dinner last Thursday. His subject, coiieg'
hl,ances, 10 usually regarded dry one bu
mot when Mr.. Young discusses it. In course
Of bic remarks he said that he had yet to
hear from one who had given in aid Of the
institution. the plant Of the
Isfselites that they had put much
gold in the FIRE and there had come forth q
calf. Prolonged applause and laughter
greeted this sally. 1t is the sincere hope
Of every earnest alumnus that this condi'
ton may continue to prevail at Bo~doin.
In fact the colleges Of Maine have sem out
. class ~ graduates of whom the fathers
or friends who have assisted them through
college cannot say. have pot in much
gold and calf has come forth. Wealth
alone doesn't fulfil the requirements de-
manded Of their students by the colleges Of
this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The Isse Leland Stanford vss one Of ths
nen In whose hands great wealth vas I
public blessing. Ills most enduring mon
ument vili be found in his generous bene
factions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

DIR. Penney will give tomorrow, 81 the
Free Baptist church. the first in series Of
sermons on "Bible Teachings in Nature"
Subject, 1.-THE Grass Of the Field These
sermons will not follow in regular order,
but from time to time on such topics -
these: "The Trees of the Lord Corn y
Teaching Of the Earth" etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

J. w. Beck Of Townsend & Beck hss
broken ground Oh the lot at the corner Of
Western avenue and Sewall street, which
lot he recently purchased of J. Fred Lord,
for the cellar Of house which he will build
this summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

II al the great miilionaires should devote
y much Of their property 10 philsnthropie
purposes ~ did Senator Leland Stanford
ths public would be SLOW to appreciate dan
esrs from the accumulation Of immense
wealth In the hands Of few. His wife be-
ing philanthropic lady ably assisted him in
doing good with the enormous wealth which
good fortune hesped in his lap. Gov.
Stasfovds donation TO the Stanford Univer
city exceeded the combined gifts OF the
founders Of Harvard and Yale Colleges, the
Cornell and Vanderbilt Universities, and OF
the Peabody educational fund. The endov-
ment Of the Johns Hopkins University in
Baltimore, Md. by it, founder. WAS about
% 900 900, and IL the only one ever made
which approaches the California donation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

As may be seen by our advertising COL
umn Lewiston intends to afford amusement
enough for the whole State at their
Fourth of July celebration this year.
With the programme announced and greatly
reduced rates on all railroads the Spindle
City should have great crowd there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

exchange

Every line in Newspaper costs the pro-
prietor something. lift il for the benefit
Of the individual it should b. paid for. If
the grocer were asked to contribute gro
ceries to one abundAntly able to pay for
them he would refuse. The proprietor Of
q newspaper must pay for the free adver-
tising if the beneficiary does not, and it 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Regular assembly at "Oskwood' tonight
See al for Sunday concert tomorrow.
Manager Staples is making preparations for
a grand Fourth Of July celebration at the
park with extra attractions Of which due
notice will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Have removed to new once, 2i9 y s's'
street, opposite Bo~ditch 4 Webster aies
store. All persons indebted or having
courts will confer favor by CALLING :"
settlement before July s, between = sna z
A. M. and 8 srl 7.30 r. N. ". u. -.
BANKS, Veterinary Surgeon. janez1au
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Mothers, there 10 danger to your children
in had air. Kill bad smells and their eanse,
y ith odoriess dieinfectant king of Germ
Killers.~ General depots, James f. Fuller
& Co., and George d. Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24
TO SAVE TIME Is TO LENGTHEN LIFE"
DO YOU VALUE LIFE? THEN USE
SAPOLIO
STATE NEWS.


The following persons from here attend
ed the Bowdoin quarterly meeting last week
at West Bowloin; Mrs. Jennie X. Smith,
Mrs. l.. 4. Shorey, Mr.. and Mrs. l. F
Lapham, Mr.. j. A. Chase, and &. Roberts
Jr. The next session of this meeting will
ne entertained by the Plains church the
third week in october.-Libby Post &. A.
Il. nov hold meeting on the 3rd Monday
of each month at +. NJ. to accommodate
iavalids of the post.--Army worms are doing
considerable work among the fruit trees in
enc vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

% nscA = bsih - II naaerisI prosperity
may csatisus y be in ~ fsiare ~ In IL
pass Of he mase friesdly and cordial char-
scter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The college boys are homeward bound
and life in Augusta will soon be much en-.
livencd by the presence of a lot Of iolJv
young fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The increase in the Edwards Manuf.ct.
uring Company tax under the arrangement
that has been effected will amount tn
$45ll.25.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Vacation has begun in earnest for the
teachers in Augusta. All say they have
been much pleased by the work Of the
scholars in their several grades during the
past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Augustus reputation as delightful sum.
mer resort is spreading and it now looks a.
though we should have our share Of warm
weather visitors, despite the Worlds Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The pastor of the First Baptist church
thoroughly appreciates the kindness Of
friends during his illness. Though unable
to be in his pulpit for few Sundays, he is
making arrangements to have it well sup
piled. Tomorrow, Mr.. WATSON, talented
member of Chicago University, will
preach. Members of the church and con-
gregation will appreciate the importance Of
being in their places and bearing their indi
vilual responsibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

This 10 "midsummers day." celebrated in
the song, story and legend of our race for
many centuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24
THE EMBLEM OF MERCY.

Red Cross Liniment is emblematica
Of the society whose name it bears.
1t goes into all parts of the world,
alternating suffering and ministering
to the distressed. The cross is most
suggestive for it is symbolical of that
arlor and zeal which should actuate
all who are engaged in the noble
work Of serving their fellow men.
by itsuse thousands of afflicted homes
have beenmade joyful. Its pow
or to relieve pain is marvel.
GUS. A sure cure for rheu-
rlatism, neural gia, lameness,
tooth, ear, and
he ad- ache.
{ hill blains,
sore throat Group, coughs,
colds, diphs theria cholera
cholera NOR bus, cramps, Ii
grippe, etc, etc. A valua bl {
English remedy placed for the frs,
time before the people of the western
world. Thousands testify to its magi.
powers. A pure, palatable remedy
for internal and external use. Manu-
'actured and guaranteed by Tht
c. A. Price Company, Richmond. Ne
feb1sd&wohdIynr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24
0ssAs to b Bssvsht 10 the Gar Of Justice Ter
Perjury.
Bangor Wing

This in our judgment is most righteous
verdict. Indeed. upon the evidence sub
misted by the government, we fail TO see
how the jury eould have possibly reached
any other conclusion. There was not only
no direct evidence connecting the respond
cnt " it'll this most horrible crime, but the
circumstAntial evidence was Of q chimeri-
cal and unreliable character. The police
witnesses Of the prosecution contradicted
each other in such manner as to clearly
indicate false swearing, and some OF them
ought to be brought to the bar Of justice
for perjury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The Lizzie V. Cali and the Herald Of the
Morning arrived with coal Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24
VOICES OF TIE PRESS.
The Expected Happened in the Borden Case

The expected happened in the Borden
case. II took the jury but seventy FIVE
minutes to bring in verdict of not guilty.
A panel Of rational men could have done
nothing else IN the evi 'cnce presented. The
Jury could not convict If a reasonable doubt
of guilt existed. and there was 4 reasonable
doubt. The hur.en of proof was on the
government but the government fsilc,l to
bring convincing proof. II failed to prove
its theory Of exclusive opportunity, it failed
to establish adequate motive for the crime.
il fxiles. to produce the murderous weapon.
it fsiled to fix incriminsting circumstances
against the accused. in short, it failed to do
any of tie things that 1t said it would do at
the outset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Trinity Commandery, X. r., of this city,
will not have formal celebration of st.
Johns day. A few of the Sir knights have
been specially invited to be the guests OF st.
Alhans Commandery of Portland at its en-
tertainment of DE Molay Commandery OF
Skowhegan and Lewiston Commandery OF
Lewiston today. The Somerset Sir knights
will leave Skovhcgan this morning and with
the Lewiston Brigade band will go over The
back route to the Spindle CITY where Tho
commanlcry there and with it Chambers
bani of Portland, will boarrl the train and
the two organizations will proceed on 10
Portland. There they will be met BY 81.
Adams Commandery and vii! take part in
procession, banquet and bali. A royalty
good time is expected. The Augusta S'f
knights invited to he present will march
with their Forest City brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Lovers of children always anticipate
treat nj the annual exhibition of Miss Part
ridges little school children, and ye'tef-
days exhibition at the Unitarian Pario's
probably was more satisfactory than any
that have preceded it. The entertainment
was given in benefit of the Kindergarten
for the blind at Jamaica Plains and II
understood that notwitbs tanding the heavy
rain made the attendance somewhat
smaller than oiherw Use would have BEEN a
handsome sum was nettcd for that sehoo''
Truly the little games, plays and reci's-
tons which were given by the chi'dfeh
showed how appropriate to this system o.
cIildren's schools is the word kindergaf'en
--cbild's garden. The little ones ssns
and performed their several pans
with Childish grace and precision and nv"
a paturalncss that il in striking and p'es'
lag contrast to the usuaI delivery Of cnh'
dren's parts at concerts. etc. II - no es.s
gerstion TO ray that the whole audience Wv
thoroughly pleased and full OF enthusiasm
over the performance. Miss Partridge aD
her two assistants arc to be consfa'u'''.1
on their SUCCESS. while we Offer our cohp"'
ments to the little boys and girls VINO y
happily took their several parts in the per-
formance, parts so we'll performed that 'ne!
would have been highly creditsbic to mu'n
olslcf children,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The postponed private assembly dane,
takes place in the Arsenal Museum finnish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

A Portland lad, illustrated the other day
a habit of abs, Mt Indebtedness in way
slightly embarrassing to her. She rode
down town III \ street ear. When n"sT
High street. she pu, her hand to her head
and all at once began to gcsiiculdc to the
conductor.
stop the ear. Stopthe car. I've lost my
hat"
Another lady Passenger here SAIL s~rctls
why. ,nu 'Iidn't have any hat on when
you came on. Of Your house and got on the
ear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

Bfdefofd Joufosl; The native Amer
lean does not dig simply because by his own
efforts 10 free country, rich in natural re-
sources. he has become able to hire his dig
ging doae. And the gratifying thing about
il Ia that the very people who come here -
digxers Of ditches very 5000 zr|iuate from
the empioye 70 the employer Glass. While
there IL slssys room At the top" there IL
aIsb ample space ell the way up, and the
only trouble 10 . strong disposition 10 crowd
on the ground floor. Give u restricted
immigration and there will be nothing to
fenr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The farmers at last feel satisticd with Ii.
~astkor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24

The Madison Wooden Company Is said
TO be coming out of its financial difficult
ties all right. success to 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-06-24
INV ADvEa1lsxHu1s ronav.
Soeal Nlaiter..

The Executive Council meets next Tu...
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-10-25
RAPID GAIN IN WHEAT
The Declines Of Two Weeks Re-
covered i'm About Two Hours.
Stronger Gables and Prospect of a Vote
on Compromise Bill Helped Every
thing Save Provisions.

CHICAGO. Oct PA stirring I'D In ear
nest was given the wheat trade in the last
hour to-day. The closing tables were much
stronger and the wires were kept busy
with rumors of a probable end of the sill
yer fight. When the rumors were followed
by positive assertions from Senators that
vote on repeal was certain inside of TWEEN
ty-four hours. the sentiment became bull
ish- The shorts were in great hurry to
cover. New York and the Northwest came
into this market for 100000 bushel lots and
prices advanced sharply The decline Of
two weeks was recovered in two hours.
December wheat bounded up 1lac, closing
1ssc above last nights final quotation. Corn
followed the fluctuations of wheat and
closed with a gain of &c. Provisions ruled
dull and lower.
Wheat started about the same as at yes
terday's closing to 1sc higher, declined 80
&c, then became firmer. Prices were adj
vanced &c. held steady within this range
until shortly before the close. when prices
advanced 11ac, closing strong at the highest
figures of the day. 1t was claimed by some
that the market was heavily short and a
prominent trader. after selling fairly early,
not finding it easy to depress values. COM
IHenceQ 10 cover. his Sldrleu the aQNdHCe
and when the news from Washington was
received the market responded readily,
causing some excitement.
Offerings of corn were not large, while
the demand from all sources was COMPARE
lively light. The market opened rather
firm, and prices were about 1s4Ac higher
However, a weak feeling was developed
and prices declined $s@1ac with moderate
trading at the receding scale. During the
latter part of the session q little more
steadiness prevailed and prices rallied 12Q
&C in sympathy with wheat, and closed
comparatively steady.
There was a light trade in oats, but there
was a stronger feeling, due mainly to SYM
patty with wheat, which carried prices up
A6D$sc in the face of fair selling, and closed
the market steady at about the outside fig
ures with a net gain of 1s4Ac.
The provision market was funereally duli.
There was some recovery from lowest
prices prevailing early in the session, due
TO the closing strength In wheat and corn,
but the latest trading was at the following
reductions from the current prices at the
close yesterday: In January pork, DC; jan
uary lard .10c and January ribs, .O5c; in
October lard, .35c and October ribs, ACC.
There was fair inquiry for vessel room
and rates held steady at &c for wheat
and &c for corn to Buffalo. Estimated re-
ceipts for tomorrow are: 100 cars of wheat,
$40 of corn, 1870 of oats and $4,000 hogs. The
leading futures ranged as follows: