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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
Personals.

G. s. Pomeroy, a prominent hoss' =
10 Barbados, w. l., 10 at the Aas~S
house for . week. ..
james l.. Tueli, Esq. Of East Mscn's .
visiting his sons, o. A. Tuell, Esq, am ~
J. =. Tueil Of this city. !,
Mrs. Il. c. Spaulding Of Rockisoo
her son, Walter, and Mrs. A. J. Bag" =
Iceboro we're the guests Of Mr.. and ~ +"
A. Price at the lstter's pretty new h0D' :"
Middle street, last week. .
J. Clair Minot, Bowdoin 9s, v" =
guest OF his classmate, Ralph Le'sn
this city over Sunday. He came bsss =
urday from Colby, where he astsno"
d. X. y. initiation Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
ORIENTAL BARBARlTY.
Fatalities and Toriures Practicsd Upon
Christians to Alarming Extent.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-Foreign mission
fies continue to send reports to head
pnarters in this city Of awful cruelties
facticed upon Christian in the Oriental
puntries.
kThe latest Of these reports to Rev. Mr. Gil
nan. secretary of the American Bible so
lety, came yesterday, through letter from
Jew. W. l.. Whipple, agent of that society
I Persia. The latter was dated at Tabrise,
kpt. Q last, and contained graphic ac-
eunt of the murder Of an American
bristan In Oroomah, a short time
efore.
F'There has been n grave state OF affairs"
" Mr.. Whlpple, ''in Oroomah since !
fote youlast, an uprising of the Mos
ms against the Christians. There was a
tDb of Mosietus led by theological stu
ents OF the Mullahs against an Ameri-
N merchant, u member of the Protest
ot church. They circulated false re-
ert about him, and inflamed the rabble,
ptil. finally, he was dragged from his
eop and hurried off to the large mosque
Oar by. He was severely beaten on the
py. When they reached the mosque.
me wanted to kill him at once, others
Sed to save him. He was given an OPP
ertunity Of becoming a Mussulman, but
us he said he would not do. He asked
Re minutes in which to pray and prepare
b death.
Placed n Dog by His Side.
s'While he was praying, some say, one
lpslem stabbed him in the back with an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23


There are = good many people in Msi'e
about this time who are Interested TO know
Why Senator Frye voted for the c nhrma-
ton 40 lnitcd States ambassador 10 Italy
of Van Alien. the dude Of Newport. who
considers America no A. place for f. nile
man to live In" This man has been =
voter for twenty six years. and yet, as the
New York World has pointed out, has only
exercised the right of suffrage once during
that period. His appointment was bought
with . $50 900 contribution TO the
Democratic national campaign fund and
va = disgrace to the nation, Senator Frye
10 voting to confirm this man was out Of
harmony with the overwhelming sentiment
Of the Republicans of Maine, sentiment
that has found generous expression in
the Republican press Of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
A Divided and Ulsiatsera.ing Party.

Every observer Of public events knows
very veil that Democratic sscendency ii
n~itonal Affairs IL entirely dependent upon
tar maintenance Of solid South. without
this support that party could not hepe to
.9ae,rol Federal affairs. Ii lie this fact wbich
Explains the shjees and fswnins submission
al the Northern Democratic members Of
ts,ugress to the policies mapped out by
4 ,,is Southern leaders.
\ srly every man in public life is smbi-
,i"ss for political advancement, and prob
ably few of the Democrats in Congress are
not ~ishcat some lingering hope tina, the
presidential lightning may. at some time,
.ie.rrad upon them. As Democratic, how
ever. they recognize the absolute ieIpossi
h,s,iy Of advaccemsnt within their party,
.tasild they fail 10 accord TO the South an
ss.s,ute and uns~ervins support in all its
r~rra.es.
/ il this fact. which ia ante be lan jx,
gained Northern Democrats ia Congress,
the title Of "Dough-faees." II 10 the came
fact in recent times which has caused them
80 give . solii support to the Infamous
Tas ker bill. which aims, by repeating the
FEDERAL elections laws, to nuihfy the four
seenth and hfteenth amendments to the
Federal constitution. The same fact 10
also largely responsible for the extent
70 which Northern Democrats we're
committing themselves to the free sil
yer fllacies. - ssnerauy advocated by
Soushsrn eougressmen. until hroush. into
line BY the firm stand Of President Give
land. A. result Of this strange conslition
ofa3sirs. Ne hare had the remarkable and
unprecedented contest for the rep~si Of the
Purchasing claases e the Shermsn silver
IN. S r
Ths inpatisncs which has been fel, in
- EsetA s1ths ling deaay ~b3eA nifbasses-
Ing nckics have occasioned in The United
eeatss esasse. 10 not Ereasef than De
atseea1sa2 which . lsls By Southern
Peopss, altAoash he rsaseas are mot the
-. There b little doubt but what the
esaeral tread of pahlic sensimans IN he
6satAern statss. , favorable = ~ free
esfnaos - silver. The hse-headsd, inpal-
IN psepls II ut secakoa Asvs bssa dad
- hs1nsd ~ ~ aslasninsa seana H.
1aeneaay 49, ~ tAhn Z - ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

The silver ice pitcher which the 'n'uA
Adams Opera Company put mp - ph v
the local ply stefan receiving the moss VOW
from the holders Of tickets to the oPeN
was voted to the popular young phync'A'
DR.. o. w. Turner. II was announced ~
the stage of the Opera house tsfufu''
night that DR.. Turner could have w
pitcher by calling for !, during the enu''
tainment or at the Cony house sundH'
DR.. Turner called at the Cony house 0's'
day morning at 1890, The company NV
gone to Nevburyport taking the p'10''
along. While DR.. Turner probably CIV
little about the loss Of the pitcher the co"'
pany, it would seem, cares little ado"
reputation for square dealing. One OF "
truckmen rays that the mansgef 'on ''-
he looked around the office OF tns WI
house and not seeing DR.. Tufnsf' "
taking the pitcher with him; that Df. ~
ner could have IT by sending for IL.
IL q gauzy thiness about the tfansac1'oH'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
A Queer Idea Of Enjoyment.

1 know, or rather used to know, a
village in Devonshire in which every
able bodied man used to subscribe regu-
larly to common fund. 1t was an an
Gent custom and possibly still survives.
To what purpose do you suppose tina,
fund was applied To making every
subscriber-that is, every ablebodied
man in the place-drunk, dead drunk,
fancy, but certainly drunk, on cider, on
certain appointed high days and holi-
days. Talk of the temptation which a
great city offers to a countryman to fall
into drinking habitsf What singular
notions some folks seem to have.-All
the Year Round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

At the annual election of the Win,hr,
Street Sunday school officers, Sunday, ID
following were elected Superintenderi,
Mr.. +. Cook; assistant superintendent, MID
Grace Elliot; secretary, Miss Alice KnovI
ton; TREASURER, Miss Addie Weeks. III
installation Of officers will occur next suu.
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

ginning Of IL special sesafsa b. Psssidess
CIeveiaud.
For weeks they hs,e endsavosed 10 cosfcs
and buily him into aegsissce.cs . ekeir
yisvs. - sssy have - ofssn dos h ysass
psss with northern men vhs have bssn
prominent in their party. They have bsss
lsscsd - recogsiEe she faef thst Ar. Give
land Is an obstinass man. and that having
once firmly msds up his mind. he viii not
b. easily svsyed fsso his purpose.
Because Of this facf. the tide Of discon-
tent IN the Southern ssss<s has been rapidly
rising. Pssminent Democ1sfie poll
sseians from Inst section, have writ.
s<n President Cleveland most frantic lst-
ssrs. urging upon his attention the fact thai
his course has e,tused the Popuiiss party to
gain very iArss acc<ssions 70 IT. strength
from the Democrats Of the South, ard iha,
unless he takes different stand, il vii
mean the aisinte,pstion Of the party in thai
section.
But Mr.. Cleveland tzrned deaf ear %
these appeals. He vas not disposed to per-
mi; Flsas Of this character to turn him from
bis original determination TO insist upon the
unconditional retesi Of the silver Law 20 far
a. it applies TO the enforced puschAse Of
bullion
The outcome Of this strong stand, If per-
sisted Ia, ~ now seems doubtful, il will be
difieaif 10 foreteII. Should four OF Ave
states IN the solid South swing into line fol
the popuiiss party, a. nov appears TO be
almost Inevitable, the Democratic party il
routed In It's stronghold, and cannot soon
hope 70 sgsia be in control Of national
affairs.
This fact is emphasizsd by the rising tide
VI Indignation in the Eastern states where
In iustrisl enterprise has been crippled
and thousands of workingmen and women
turned cut of employment by the fear and
distrust which have been aroused by
the free trade policy Of the Dem.
DHFAtlG phEt|r HtIt ~ eFfIr fShsoH W bs-
1--we. from all the signs Of the times thai
the disiots grafton of the Democracy. has
already began. 1t is a party that has
always been conspienousiy weak in times
of control. IL has shown its greatest
cohesion and strength in the times WHEN II
vas in minority; but has never exhibited
a capacity to administer the affairs Of the
government, since the time 1t turned the n
over the Republican party with the legacy
Of civil war.
II the states which hold their election,
ns 1t month, shall pronounce In a decisive
manner against the administration, it vii
prove that the disintegrstion, which is sc
plainly apparent both North and South, j,
already well advanced, and that it will moi
cease until the Democratic party shall be-
come a "reminiscences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

No one can tell exactly who made the frs,
piano for the reason that it has gradually
evolved" from an instrument as much un-
like itself as one could well imagine. In
the twelfth century it appears to have been
gigantic dulcirner, which was merely an
oblong box holding a series Of strings ar.
ranged in triangular form across its center.
In the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries
the "clavichord.s another musical mon
strosity. had developed from it and was
used well up in the eighteenth century.
About III Christofali Of Pxdua invented 8
real piano. but it is said to remind one Of .
coal box when compared with the elegant
and perfect toned instrument Il sodAy.-Sk
Louis Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Almost everywhere in the world, except
in Paris. rats are considered as trouble
some nuisance to be gotten rid of by any
means possible. The Parisians. on the con-
trary. convert this nuisance into a useful
member of society and source of revenue.
In Paris rats are collected from every pos
sible source and placed in a great pound,
where the carcasses of all animals dying in
the city are thrown. These remains are
speedily disposed of by the rats, which
leave behind nothing but the cleanly picke
bones There are no such scavsngers as
rats Four times year these rats are
rounded up and killed, and their skins are
utilized in the everywhere admired form Of
giant de Paris, to decorate the hands OF
loneliness the world over-Philadelphis
Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

At the Duke of Wellington's funeral,
a lady having ticket for a reserved
seat presented herself at the wrong en-
ously. The dean presently opened the
door, pointed out to her the mistake she
had made and indicated the proper en-
trance. She. quite unaware whom she
was addressing and installing him for
one of the under officials, utterly refused
again to face the seething crowd and in
sisted on being conducted to her seat or
she would report him. Of course she
had her way and presently slipped half
a crown into her cicerone's palm. Need
less to say, the dean was delighted and
did not fail to exhibit his "tip.'-Notes
and Queries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23


The Democratic party will find itself
greatly embarrassed in any effort to bring
about code Of rules In the United States
senate that will permit majority of that
body TO transse, the peoples business. by
the position taken by the members of its
party in th. National iiou.e of Representa-
ttves during the speaksrship Of Mr.. Reed.
IL the Senate 10 reformed, it will be by the
adoption Of the much abused Reed rules in
.ae form or another; and Democratic lead
.rs would dislike very much TO give this
practical endorsement to q code, which only
u few short years ago, they abused IN such
unmeasured terms. 1t looks, however. As
IL they would be obliged to come to il. Al
ready Arthur I. Go'msn aud David u. Hill
have come round to advocate the advisable
ity Of the Reed rules. aud II seems to be
only matter of time. shen a msj gritty of
their followers will take an equally sensible
view Of the situstion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Even the New York World feels impelled
10 remark that II IL sure evidence that Boss
Croker and his satellites are meditatiog new
schemes Of piunder when he ysoks John
Fellows out Of Congress, where he /. toiog
good service. to thfas, him back into the
district attorneys Office that the pisFon-
hole, NAV be sefiiled and the course Of jas
b., revolution ed" backward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Government ownership of railroads would
he likely to obviate such horrors as
characterized the frightful wreck at Battle
Creek, when ri human beings were ere
mated. The government would not have
run such old tindef box cars As the ones
that were sslsseoped imprisoning the victims
where they were roasted BY the DIE which
originated from imperfect heating
and lighting apparatus. But government
ownership doesn't seem necessary in order
TO provide reasonably safe ears for psssen-
Rers. II ought to be criminal act TO run
any other kind Of car. The stannchly
built Pullman ear is considered much safer
and certainly 1t is not easily crushed, fact
frequently demonstrated. 1t costs more to
build and to run but where human life is
ut stake there should be some means sdop-
ted requiring all roads to be equipped with
cars - stAunch ~ these.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Rev. DR.. Penney placed his resignatoi|
as pastor in the hands of the Free Bapta|
committee last week. Mr.. renneys frsna
regard this ms an assurance that he will ri
cept the call to Auburn. This news viii
be regretfully read by the many Who hs'|
hoped that Mr.. Penney would not sccsE|
the fisttering call to Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

The fair to be held under the su,piS|
of the Christian League Of the win,hr1
Street church. Universslist, will be held
the Opera house, December O, Z anil sui
at which time they also will give the e,p.s,
tally fine entertainment "Longfellcs1
Dream" unless present negotiations i.lI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

The October term of the Kennebec ~
preme judicial court opens at the court houS
this morning at $50 O'Clock with Hon. VIZ
Whitehouse of this city the justice press
ing. The court was to have come 10 w
Tuesday but was postponed in order to "
commodate the Kennebec superior couh
and beside because Judge Whitehouse coua
not complete his official labors at sEosDs
gan in time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Reductions In wages still 20 on In the in
dassyisi institutions Of the country driven
sino,t 10 the wall BY Democratic times, and
a. yet nothing has been done by the Demo
cratic party, In complete control Of all the
departments Of the Federal government. to
alleviate the sristing distress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

The second annual grand concert and m'
to be given by Capital Hose Company No.
Ave will take place at Meonisn hall tonis'
with Pullen's full orchestra from Bangor
to furnish the music for both parts Of sh'
programme. The popular and enterprnHs
members Of the Ward One Company be-"
once before shown that they pe'feal'
understand the management Of such ~
affair and It will be safe to predict thu 'ns
concert and ball tonight will bea joy'u'
and delightful occasion and large as'sn''
ance may be looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
.D1NE.

iced and red headed. To say she is
handsome is not true. Fred was "A do
Nestle man aud never was out night
1ntil that schooitescher cams to the city.
@s"We gave Fred every opportunity to
Tot out the past, but that teacher spoiled
d happiness and ours as we'll"
I Mrs. Jones is employed In the National
INK. and in this way hopes to earn a liv-
og while her husband is practically dead
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

The chestnut mare Bess, winner Of n
2.3l race at the driving park, 10 not d
Augusta mare, as was stated, but 10 ovnsi
by W. NJ. Achorn, Coopers Mills, but ID
been handled and driven in all her race, d
W. S Lamson. Bess lie a Ane animal suj
for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

TIE line separating the cities Of Portland
and Deering passes through the bedroom o.
a house so that the ha.b mi and wifi in Tn.
sane bed sleep in different municipalities
VII. woman suffrage comes along possibly
II the present bedroom arrangement is con-
,inued, husband and wife can vote in differ
emit cities. Harmony. not~ outstanding
the dividing line seems to be assured in that
family.
Women still continue to invade the legi-
innate Geld Of endeavor Of men, remarks the
Somerset Reporter. The latest instance 10
the shooting Of caribou BY . lady from
Rhode Island on Somerset bunting grounds.
Her husband vas after the came animal but
the wife got in ahead and took the game.
pouhtless some old maids have in
Younger DAYS found their scquai -
tsnee. of the other sex hard to
please. There are come eplnstefs,
however. whom masculine sdmirers have
regarded ~ extremely hard TO please. One
Of surh, no doubt. wss . Penobscos county
scAooimxrm. Az abe grew older she de-
seioped business tact, moved TO Bangor.
and entered business, then lasef became an
importee 10 Boston. aDa died ct the age Of
20, aiA sineie and posasesi.s ssn. 600.
WIZ knaws - vhsk some lackless fellow
did in tn poor house. vho, il this young
veunaa AAd.said ''yes," essd have become
. fgure IN Bostoa society.
The Pullman car passenger 1t Bangor.
Who lost and foand his ed Of $500 h his
berth Lass week underwent . rapid tfansi-
tinn o. consaeenxk1pn and fdeliGht. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Continuance Of the dead lock be-
tween President Cleveland and majority
Of the members Of his party in the United
States Senate, male matters Intensely dia'
agreeable for those Democratic aspsrant'
whose souls thirst in vain for the vine Of
Es,ieyal oatronags
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Jeremiah p. Russell died Sunday MON
ing about 0 o'clock after an illness Of vi
months. The funeral will be held Tust
day at 10 A. NJ. from the residence u
Glendon street. Mr.. Russell was born I
Freedom but has lived in Augusta for III
past 10 years. lie leaves wife and hu
children to mourn the loss of a kind hu
band and father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
MAINE GOSSIP.


Oh. english yacht.
on, English yacht.
ttSest ~rachi.
Tat you've gadht
A sNscht
In The neck mach:
10 say three swaehts.
And your laeht
l. naehi
A happy one eu've gscht
To brace up or 60 to pacht.
fast'- whaeht
it's rsShf
TO say that yea will naoht
Learn by experience whach'
Are you here for2 Ion'fe sscht
In your way. rs true. but nseh'
Reyoni redemption. You've aaeit
To drop cestrehoard la the slaaht
rewip- ost the blsehi,
Then whseht
VIII be your laehf
Ne waettt
Naeh.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

After months of patient suffering NJ
consumption, Grace X. Richards psxu|
away quietly at her home on Gage susj
Sunday morning. Her age was IL yssn
month and "a DAYS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

II veuh indeed BE- bumiiisstns to Mr..
C,syeIspd, aftes starting in 90 neresiy for
sacen<alsieasl repeal, 70 be obliged to erssi
ous Of ths small end Of the horn and accept
4 compsonise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

We note that ~ the time Of the fall "ise-
siens afaws near the Democratic AMI Mug
vump organs are becoming sreeedia sis
csssious asous indalg,ug IN predictions
They sppesr To be fnIly convinced that shi'
II not a Dsmaars,is year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

There is general hustling nsSussl
among the members Of the N.P.Y,wc!
T. W., who are preparing for their ID
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

NORTH WHiTEFIELp.

A very enjoyable occasion was partieipa-
It'd in by 500 or more of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles choate at wedding reeep-
ton held by them at the church at North
Whitefeii, Tuesday evening, October H..
Hon. X. s. Partridge ably presided and with
some very felicitous remarks introduced DR..
A. X. G. Smith ~ the first speaker. He
was followed by Father Mccarthy Of White
| field and Messrs. Bliss and Staples, after
| which Mr.. and Mrs. Choate were presented
L by Mr.. Bliss to those assembled.
Hanishsking and congratulations follow ed.
Thea all repaired to Grand Army hall
shere bounuful collation. awaited them.
This was foiiow ed by a social dance. The
music Was furnished by Lawrence Gardiner.
We would not fail to mention a cornet solo
BY Mrs. Benner of N. Y, which was
rspturously spplauded by the audience. Mr..
Benner also favored US with very fine
selection cornet solo. All participating
pronounced it As red letter event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

senator Morgan Of Alabama has shown
himself during the past few vesks 10 be
much lighter weight than people hsd sup
posed him TO be, Familiarity In bic case
has bred 4 considsraais amount Of cont n'p'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Moonlight this week with all ito .u,,l
ant pleasures Of straw rides and even.
drives,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
VOICES OF THE PReS;


At last the inquiry propou ,led in the
Book of job, who huh sent out the wild
ass free?" may be au.wered wi Ia precision.
The state of Alabama must shouldec the
responsibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Private dance and baked bean ssR, +, ?
Golden Cfoss hall, Monday. Ga. %. -
earnestly hoped thas III holding insI,..s
will attend. ecsISes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

The Ladies' Aid will meet with N
Charles Hichborn, Winthrop street, III,
day, Oct. -, at 2 7. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

The Non Partisan "Y's" will mae, a.
evening with Mrs. o. II. Groves. On.
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23

Capital Hose Cos. second annual A.
cert and ball at Meonian hall touisht