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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08
Pensions.



The leading organ of New York Mug
wumpcry in commenting upon the nomin,-
ton of Judge William Lochren rs commits
sioner of pensions, says;
No more patriotic duty could be con-
cFived than a vigorous overhauling of our
present scandalous pension system, and a
man who fought the Confederates so gal
lantly at Getty sburg thirty years ago as
Judge Lochren ought to he Just the man To
fight the deserters and bounty Jumpers and
frauds of every sort who today disgrace the
pension roll of the United States.
II il is true that there are ''deserters and
bounty jumpers and frauds of every sort
on the pension roll there should be no diff
Guilty IN proving it by giving the names and
addresses of some of the guilty persons
Who are these frauds" Where are they ?
How much money DO they draw? Were
they officers or privates? How did
they get on the pension roll? The
presentation of evidence of their ex-
istence would amount to something. 1t
woul,i show that the soldier haters. how
ever vindictivc and unpatriotic their mo-
tives might be, were resting their impeacIi-
ment of the pension system on a basis of
fact. But facts are conspicuously absent
from the arguments of the assailants of the
veterans. They prefer cheap invective and
brazen accusations. without the presenta-
ton of an atom of proof.
Every man of common intelligence know :
that the safeguards thrown around the pen
sion system prevent the pensionIng of de
serters and bounty jumpers. No man can
get a pension for injuries received in the
Civil War who does not prove that lie was
honorably discharge from the armies of
the United States. Honorable discharge
were not granted to '',leserters and bounty
jumpers" Not only is an honorable dis
charge vigorously insisted upon
as the first essential in procur-
ing 3 pension, but the entire record of the
applicant is looked up in the regimental re-
ports on file in the War Department. The
frequent assertion in the Democratic press
that "any one can get pension" is scan.
dalously false. Nobody can sc, a pension
who does not prove bis right TO receive one j..
The charge that the pension list contains
the names of multitude of 'sdeserters ami
bounty jumpers and frauds of every SORT
is COW ar,liy fslsehood.
The pension roll is large because the Re-
beilion was great. I; is emphaticslly r,ll
of honor, and it is so regarded by vast
majority of the nation, in spite of Demo
cratic ISLANDERS and misrepresentation
This is q fact which will become unmistak-
able if Mr.. Cleveland and his follo~ers, the
Bourbons and the Mugwump defsmers of
the Union soldiers, attempt to withdraw the
assistance extended by the nation to the
crippled veterans whose vaIor saved it,
Democratic attack on the pension system
means disaster to the Democracy at the
first election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

used the naval forces of the United States
suggestion they bad raised and he sent them
back TO their vesseis over the bead Of IN
American admiral. This could not have
been doHe without specific orders from the
President or Secretary Herbert 70 Admiral
Sksrretr. for the officers Of the nary are
| not unier the direction Of any diplomatic
agent Of the government, without such or
ders, no matter what his rank or by whom
commissioned.
The Hon. John l.. Stevens il the envoy
extraordinary And minister plenipotentiary
| Of the United States 10 fIzxzii, appointed
By the President By Aad vita the advice and
consent of the Senate, according TO law,
with duties determined by Congress. Mr..
Blount, ACCORDING 10 the Presiieai's letter,
il my special commissioner Which,
| then. has paramount authority We DO not
now question the poSer OF tse executive TO
/. appoint. without consulting the Senate
special agents 10 Obtain information CT TO
eondnct negotiations in their first stages,
though that poser il widely apd plsasi-
/ big disputed. But how can il b. made out
| that of bis sole authority he can appoint
| diplomatic officials with poser paramount
to that of = minister officials Sho san act
| in the name of the government in all mat
| ter. affecting relations with a psse- in
whose capital mini,ter pIenipotentiary re-
| sides II he esn do this he can IA well
| send a man 10 London a the superior Of
| the American Ambassador; be can haye bis
| special commissions" AT every capital,
| before whom the regularly appointed and
regularly confirmed diplomatic represent
st.ses of the government mast bow in sub
1iissire obedience
/ What Ia Mr.. BioHnt doing in flaw ali any
| ho~ : II h. il bigger than tiie minister. how
big i. he: II he is bigger than an Ameri.
can admiral, where Is his growth 10 stop:
| What Law defines his paramount aathor.
| itF;' When he has acted. wbo has acted
/ The government of Hawaii has offered to
cede its dominion to somebody. Is II 10 the
people Of the United States or To "my spec.
iai commissioner" i, Secretary Gresham
the lawyer Who has advised Mr.. Clsyeland
that his personal agents can be Invested
with power superior To that of minister
created by the joint act of the President
/ and ba S.nara.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Mr. George r. Kunz, the well known gem
expert, has expressed himself in regard to
the popular belief that pearls become sick
and iGsteriess from being unworn and may
he restored by soaking them in the sea.
The theory is not founded in fact, and the
soaking will not help the pearls unless
they were in pearl oyster, receiving new
layers Of naere; otherwise dish of salt wa
ter wonld do as as we'll as the sea-" Mr.
Kunz recommends that pearls which have
become yellow through absorption Of grease
be cleaned with Il little carbonate OF soda
orris root, OF by bleaching in the sun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The latest al vices from Honolulu sho~ thai
Claus Spreckels and the sugar trust ari
very hearty supporters Of Hawaiian royalty
and are unaiterabiy opposed TO the pro
yisioDsl government. This fact knocks in
the head all the editorials Of the New Age
and the observation. Of It's ''Artist, on
Hawaiian affairs, bsses! entirely upon ths
erroneous supposition that Mr.. Claus
eolored gentlemen in the wood pile IL will
ie Interesting 10 see upon what new bypoth
esis they viii attempt TO explain away the
unpstriotie and coNardiy insult put npor
the Stars and Stripes by Personal Com
missioner Confederate BIount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

For u good cement which completely re
sists the solvent action of water The iloro
logical Review gives the following form
ala: From to 10 parts of pure, dry gela
tin are dissolved in 100 parts water. To
the solution is added about 10 per cent o
concentrated solution Of biehromate ol
potash. The liquid is kept in the dark
when articles joined with this cement ar.
exposed to light. the gelatin film is acted
upon, the chromate being partly reduced
and the film of the cement becomes tough
.and durable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

States will scarcely care 70 deport all the
Cinnamon. He has faith that Uncle Sam
viii not 90 20 the enormous expense Of
sending all of them out Of the country. So
John has pooled in 10 hire the best legal
talent to fight his case and nov vaits the
result v It'll the calmness Of fatalia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

No matter how many hundred doses OF
any other 1t eliciue are offered for dollar
DIR. Pierce's G Ill. n Medical Discovery is
the cheapest blot d-purifer sohi, through
druggists. bee cause it's guaranteed, and
your money is returned if it doesn't benefit
or cure.
With its use you only pay for the good
you get.
Can you ask more:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The landlords Of Chicago who have hoped
to have !, their o-n way Ia fleeing visitors
70 the Columbian Exposition appear 70 have
left some few things out of their considers
tons. For instance the competition i.
much sharper than they thought II would
be, and the great city has an inf
nitely greater CAPACITY for taking care Of
il visitors than they had counted upon.
Altogether it looks N If matters woull
speedily right themselves in the Windy
City and people Of moderate means be
enabled To see the big fair without bank
rnptinz their resources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The indications are tina, President Cleve.
land proposes to use the Federal patronage
as = whip to keep Democratic congressman
in line, in the carrying through of the sd-
ministrstion's tsria policy. II this ism,
the most insolent aud arrogant kind OF
dictatorship what ia it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Now comes the report that the New Ca
madam census is characterized by gross
fraud. The charge is made in high quarters
that the returns have been deliberately fall
sided. The political morals of our pomin-
ion neighbors appear to be quite past re-
,lemptiup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

We learn from Mugwump sources that
the President was Pleased" with a report
of the condition of the treasury recently
submitted to him BY its secretary. 1t is to
be assumed that Clerk Carlisle restrained
his exultation sufficiently to do no more
than humbly kiss the grea, mans hand in
taking his departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The Inter Ocean SAYS that twenty Ave
handsome Irish girls, under the patronage
of Lord and Lady Aberdeen, are coming To
people the Irish illa9e at the Fair. Wei
come. lsssies, but did you say goodby to
the old folksi Chicago never lets good
thing got AWAY E"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

From all parts of the country came words
of warmest praise for Senator Frye's mas.
terry suloey ON the late james G. Blaine
The brilliant Maine senator has never sp-
peAre 10 more conspicuous advantage thar
in this eloqasn, tribute to his friend vhc
has passed into history - the creates,
Aaaericnn Statesman Of modern times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Henry g. Staples, Camp, s. Of W Z"
bard at work drilling ia preparation 'o'
Memorial day when it will be part Of INC
escort Of Seth Williams Pos.,G. A. X. Inc
meetings are well attended and 3 mafkea
improvement has been shoSn since me
drills tegaH. Monday night the camp VI"
be Inspected by Col v. c. MO
ran OF Rorkiand. assistant adjusant
general on the commander-in-chiefs san
Capt. Geo. II. Bangs has requested every
meml er to be present TO insure a. hisn :
rank as possible. For several years -.
camp has stool among the first h'e ~.
last year led the division and no pains VIZ
be spared to retain the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

When General Corvallis surrendered
ia Yorktown his army of Easiishmen con-
listed, according to military reports, OF
.tiF soldiers and $40 sailors-sos. in all.
The number of locomotives nos in use on
American railways is 50, lss--or four times
rs many ~ Corvallis soldiers an sailors
The number of cars is !, 200 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

There is no man. who claims to be AZ
American citizen, that il so generally IN
popular in this country today as ex-ron
federate Biount, and the Cleveland admin
i.tration is getting the full benefit of III,
odtum that Justly attaches to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

You must have burial lot in some cemetery now or in
the future and the question wish ask you is will Won
buy and beautfy lot in desirable locality while you
can or subject your friends to the unpleasant necessity
beng Obliged 10 inter you in of the way corner
We are grading six of land adjoining the beautiful Mt
Pleasant cemetery and shall make up three hundred
lots 10 70 feet in size, and have few lots completed
which we offer for sae and shall continue to grade and
beauty all the above only limiting the outlay in our work
by the price we can obtain for lots when completed We
also offer for sale and prompt delivery any part of the
city gravel for walks screened sand for pas-
tering OF best quality also loan for grading sods Con-
tracts for grading lots in Mt Pleasant cemetery solicited
ana prompt work assured. A. T. FULLER,
w. A. BlACKMAS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The glittering generalities in which Pres
ident Cleveland opened the Worlds Colum.
hisn Exposition contrast painfully with the
hauling down of odd Glory" at Honolulu.
Actions speak louder than words Mr.. Presi-
dent in determining the quality of man )
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Joha chinameas oriental cunning il Pc
ea.'Ar snd PraveshiAl and he is quite well
" Srnassl too. The idea has evidently per-
'saAsea ssass IN reoss Of John's pig tail
shst there i quite chance that the Gesry
l.- sih b declared Unconstitutional and
assthefohete u Is isns that the United
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

John ID. Clifford, Of Bearce, ClfIorl
Co., the Lewiston contractors and builders
was in town Saturday. Mr. Clifford's firm
has secured the contract for the new Ban
gor city building and he came to Augusta to
look over the post office building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

II. d. Rowell & Co. say 2j,37l the
number of pieces of iinware of every DE-
serip,ion sold at II. ID. Rowell Co.'S store
between Aug. IL, 1892 and Feb. IL, 1880
Mrs. W. johnson is the winner OF inc
grand prize and will be presented with me
beautiful horse in terra Gotta statuary
she will call at their store soon. Her gae"
vas $1,000. They thank their customer
for their attention during the contest snd
their patronage in the past, and hope to e
favored with good share in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Several of the Water street usiness men
are talking of petitioning the city govern.
ment to widen the sidewalk on the north
side of Bridge street between the railroad
and Water street. This much Travelled way
is one of the narrowest in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

M motto. saatsver ~iii be talsa Of sasiGned
omm 1niestions.
THs Journal CANNOT aK HgI.D EksPosstBf v
FOR rHK PsEsERyA rios Or HETuEN o. RxJKtT
ID CONGRATULATIONS.
Address all comm uieations relating TO sub-crip
Il ms and Advertisements 10 Bareixh b FlyE'.
Pshiishess. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The strenuous efforts of Massachusetts,
Nugwump papers to start gubcrnatorial
boom for Mayor Matthews Of Boston.
appear to be meeting with very indif
terent success, In fast, the movement
may he said TO have fallen with dull
thud ="
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The fine weather which inaugurated Sat.
urday, caused the country trade to come
out in force and better business wss done
than for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The New York walters think they ought
TO have extra pay for wearing evening dress
Men who have been in that predieament
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The compilation of free trade tariff
bill is about all that is necessary to insure
the complete political extiDguishment tf
Secretary Carlisle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The genius OK the unrestfict,.'i Democracy
in bringing about business di.tru-t and un-
easiness is already beginning to assert it.
s.lf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The nearest approach to something for
nothing" that the world can show il the
benefit resulting from an advertisement in
a good paper. 1t costs but little for the
business returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Ii Is always amusing to see the assura nee
with which Mugwump papers speak for the
people, considering the comparatively
small number of the nations sovereigns
which they represent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The rush to the Columbian Exposition
has not 20, fairly under way as yet, It is
. ire to come Just the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Rev. Elmer E. Newbert of Augusta h,,
been appointed one of the grand chaplain,
of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Drs. +. G. Briggs and Julian Wilder
have gone into partnership and are fitting
up rooms over the Granite National Bark
Both these dentists are well known and will
he assured of large patronage at their
new place of business which they will oc-
cupy the last of the month";
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Some of the young men and boy, ara
talking of organizing brass band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Hiram Clark ships today one Of his aroc
axle wagons to Rochester, n. H., and ,vo
to Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Mrs. II. F. Tbbetts will make a a,;,.
business trip to Boston, Monday. returning
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The freshet did not prove much . one
after all and Saturday the water dropped
OFF several feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Unity Club will meet this evening with
Mrs. Milliken, Sesall street, at I 30 o'clock,
with the following programme;
/. The Kingdom Of SaNony.
Ieipsic and Dresden. Miss Andrews
.. Nnvelists of Dung Germany
I '''' WI '."'"e' '''' 'o' "'y'f, N..0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Has or has not Mr.. Luques declined the
appointment on the registration board of
Biddcfordl According 10 the Standard he
Is not certain himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Four soldiers at Fort preble have been
| court martialed because they refused to
obey orders ~ a Protest. They claimed
| that their rations were poor, that they were
| forced TO do mental duty ami were asked to
Zig clans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

A set of scenery, including all necessary
drapery, flats, wings. sky borders, etc.,
painted by Cox of New Orleans, said to be
one of the leading scenic artists in the
United States, has been shipped to Oak
wood Park" The drop curtain representing
scene in southern Italy, is pronounceda
splendid work OF art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

This is what the country people in my
boyhood called open and shut weather.
said prominent professional man Satur-
day as he paused at his Office door and looked
overhead in vain endeavor to find out
whether rain or fair weather was the proba-
bility, before venturing out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The kENNEnEc JOURNAL job room is at
work upon an order of 100000 pamphlets
and 10000 labels for Deyine Coughlin,
to be used in advertising Dcvine's Hair
Grower, which is having great sale. The
business is increasing and the orders are
over a month ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

telegram was received Saturday an
nouncing the sudden death of George
Coombs, formerly of this city, at New
York. The young man was a son Of Mr..
Abner Coombs of the Coombs mill and was
generally liked. Ills death comes as sud-
den blow to a large circle Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The Cony High School boys are only
waiting for good weather to begin daily prac.
tice for the interscholastic field day in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The Maine State Fair trustees are to tx
pend at least $1,000 IN improving the
grounds this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The hous" cleaning era is upon us. 1t
isn't every man that can eat his meals of
the mantie-piece with unrutiied temper.
of such stuff, however. are martyrs made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

Several cases of measles are reported but
on the whole. say the physicians, siekne,.
has considerably abated,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The recent rains have left plenty Of work
for the street commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08
Business has begun to pick up.
When will the May flowers appesr,

The country roads are reported as all b,,
impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08
MAINE GOSSIP.
And ". shall All FImd Fault saiii

"Sow VIII the gay Thermometer
som" .ondTou- tricks di.plsy--
Now viii the m.rcnry furH round
And run the 9th. WaY -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

An ex-slderman of Waterville has got
into condition where the effect of hog :
head on him is much the same rs red rag
on bull. He won bet from Vassal-
boro friend on the election. and by the
wager this latter agreed To give him all the
heads and feet of the hogs he killed during
the season. How the hogs heads and feet
did pour in 1t seemed AS if the Vassalboro
man was killing all the hogs in the State
and the recipient at last accounts had taken
to burying the crop. He is expected to
sqneal next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

The J. T.. Fuller Co. has done such
good business with the "Gem" tea and cof-
fee pots during the past week, despite the
discouraging weather, that it has decided 10
continue the exhibition Of "Gem-made
tea and coffee for another week. In
another column the firm invites all to come
in AMI par.ake Of freesdrinks as served ~
Mr.. G. T.. Eichel Of Boston in its store op-
posite Hotel North. The little apparatus
Is well worth inspecting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

While the wheeling craze is having
great boom in Augusta this year the bicycle
agency business is also enjoying marked
revival. As many as dozen dihefen'
makers are represented in town by a. many
local agents. 1t is not safe to talk to
wheelman, now, for fear that he may have
the best and only machine to sell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08
Favorable weather for the Maine drive,

Mr., G. A. Ilaggcrty, the popular super
lntendcnt of the Canadian Pacific construc-
ton AMI repair shops At McAdam Junction
has carried jos t. the hearts of the Port
l.ndTrs by shipping bear to them to sup.
ply the place of the one that died in the
Beering Park Zoo for lack of sufficient
supply of breath. In her New Brunswick
home she was not accustomed to the luxury
that attends life in city, for her boudoir
was arranged in the farmers barn. but il is
understood that she has settled down com.
fortshly and - getting acquainted with the
quiet people of the Forest city rs rapidly As
they present themselves. which, 1T their
gait, is slow enough. Bangor Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08

STRAY heifers butt the Grand Old Man.
Wild cabmrh knock him tiat. '
Hard gingerbread falls on his head
Aud folks sit ON his hat,
To solve the reason of all this
Our brains we ,atnly tan
Now can IL be because he is
SO handy with his axe?"