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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
PRESS COMMENTS.
That Concord Affair.
Boston Transcript.

Concord is one of the last towns in
Massachusetts, in which riot might be
anticipated 1t is not a large town; 1t
had in 1890 less than $500 inhabitants and
only 73S legal voters. There is no manu-
featuring business in the town worth
speaking of and no shifting element OF the
population The population is permanent
and the character of the people conserva-
tive. The majority of the Concordians
are Yankee to the backbone, are willing
to hear both sides of any question and to
give fair show for discussion. The
assailants of the A. p. A. procession last
night must have been some particularly
active members of the small hoodlum ele-
ment of the town. That the local au-
horities did not take ampler measures for
the preservation of order may have been
due to their belief that in their staid old
town the right to peaceably assemble and
to parade to the place of assembly was SO
generally recognized that no Infringement
of it was to be anticipated. So long as
parades of all sorts of orders are permitted
those who take part in them are entitled
to the protection of the law while OBJ
serving the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
ANCIENT CHEMISTRY,
An Egyptian Alchemist's Laboratory In
the Sixth or Seventh Century b. O.

An Egyptian Alchemist's Laboratory In
the Sixth or Seventh Century b. o.
Long before chemistry became n science
many of its processes and apparatus were
in common use Professor II. Darlington
Bolton has made a list of some Of these,
finding that the Egyptians were acquaintr
ed with the process of glassmakiDgr ut
least as far back as $500 B. c.; that cruel
bles of the fifteenth century B. G. arc
now in the Berlin museum, and that ST.
phons also were used in the fifteenth CEN
tury B. G. Blowpipes and bellows were
early employed. asa -'. tf.7
The earliest chemical laboratories now
known were those of the Egyptian tenn
Piles, in which the priests prepared the In
cense oils, etc., used in the temple serv-
ices. The Bible contains frequent chem
ical illusions. Cupellation is plainly de-
scribed by jeremiah, metallurgical opera
tions by Job, Ezekial and Others, and bel
lows by jeremiah. ...k Or
Geber, the Arabian physician OF the
eighth century, wrote infinitely of chem
zeal processes. He described solution, fl
tration, capitalization, fusion, sublima-
ton, distillation, cupellation and various
kinds of furnaces and apparatus. SO.
Perhaps the earliest drawings of strict
ly chemical apparatus are the figures of
distilling apparatus in Greek papyrus OF
the eleventh century. An alchemist's Ia
boratory of the sixth or seventh century
was uncovered in Egypt in 1885, and its
contents included bronze furnace, about
80 bronze vases with beaks and some con-
icai vessels resembling sand baths.
The balance as an instrument Of prcci-
sion reached high development under the
Arabians as early as the twelfth century,
when very accurate specific gravity deter
limitations were described.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
WOMEN AND ARSENIC.
The Ravases Of Habit Which Many Women
are Said to Indulge in.
(From the New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.)

(From the New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.)
Arsenic, of all drugs, is wonderful in
it's cosmetic effects. After few months
dosing the cuticle acquires a pellucid
clearness free from spot or blemish, be-
meath which the fine tracing of vein or
the unrestricted play of an emotion is ex-
quisitely pictured. TO be sure there are
some obstinate skins which will yield
only to prolonged dosing, but there is
further compensation is such cases
through the softening of harshness in the
visagc and a general rounding out of
what in this way, becomes a lovely coun-
tenance.
Now this pleasing state of things, like
the ugliness of the sibyl, is external only.
The woman who uses arsenic for any
length of time draws drafts upon the near
future, which are only redeemed in the
bankruptcy of her health. The languor
which, externally is delicious proves in
wardly torture That exquisite white
ness of brow, check, nose and neck is con-
cOmitant only with an organic agony in
comparison with which the path of virtue
is triumph of the flesh. And when the
rcpose of the pillow affords to an ugly
girl the solace of dreams or sleep, her fair,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Gresham is not to make public the cor
respondence with Japan, just yet. OF course
not. He evaded in the same way any
publicity of his Vaccinations against
Hawaii and when they did become public
the result was so disgraceful to him and
nauseating to the rest Of the country that
it isn't surprising he dislikes to take the
public into his confidence. His un-Ameri-
can policy throughout has not been OF
the sort that would bear publicity without
disgrace to its originator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

The present administration has dlm-
Guilty even in getting the proper quantity
and quality of adhesive gum on the backs
of postage stamps. What nextS
John T. McGraw, the popular chairman
of the West Virginia Democratic state
committee, has sent friend number OF
photographic pictures of William L. Will
son. with the following fervid note:
"Prescrve them. They will some time,
after the madness of the present hour has
passed away, command premium, and
the children of future generation will
rise up and curse the sircs who retired to
private life the most commanding figure
in the civil history of the two Virginias
for the last half of century"
Reindeer are now a success in Alaska,
says DIR. Sheldon Jackson, general tduca-
ton agent for Alaska, who has just ar
rived in Seattle from Port Clarence. The
animals are thriving finely, and the Lap
landers imported by the government to
teach the Esquimaux how to raise and
train the reindeer are succeeding we'll in
their work. Two hundred fawns were
born at Port Clarence last spring, and
there arc now $50 reindeer in the herd
there Next January two herds of hun
dred each are to be turned over to the ma
tives. DR. Jackson thinks the successful
introduction of the reindeer has solved
the problem of what will become of the
Esquimaux when all the seals have dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more than
make good all the advertising claimed
for them, the following four remedies have
reached a phenomenal sale. Dr. King S
New Discovery, for consumption, Coughs
and Colds each bottle guaranteed -
Electric Bitters the great remedy for
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, which are a
perfect pill. All these remedies are guar
anteed to do just what is claimed for them
and the dealer whose name is attached
herewith will be glad to tell you more of
them. Sold at J. A. Jackson's and Emery
& Wards Drug Stores, Gardiner.
DIM, wf&wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

The inspection of cattle for symptoms OF
tuberculosis at the Brighton stock yards
still continues but the number of cattle
sent there is falling off and there is like
Iihood of an immediate rise in the price OF
beef. Not only does the inspection delay
marketing but under the rules cattle sent
to the yards from outside Of the State OF
Massachusetts, If found to be infected will
be killed but the owner will get no dam
ages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
THANKSGIVING
a Pr ocl "a m u O n
By the President

The American people gratefully render
thanksgiving and praise to the Supreme Ruler
of the Universe who has watched over them
with kindness and fostering care during the
year that has passed.
They should also with humility and faith
suplicatc the Father of all Mercies for contin-
ued blessing according to their needs, and
they should by deeds of charity seek the favor
of the Giver of every good and perfect gift.
Therefore. |, Grover Cleveland, President of
the United States, do hereby appoint and set
apart
Thursday, the goth Day Of November Instant,
asa day of thanksgiving and prayer to be
kept and observed by all the people of the
land.
On that day let our ordinary work and bus
iness be suspended, and let us meet in our &C
Customed places of worship and give thanks to
Almighty ,iod for our pfeserN alton as Il nation
for our immunity from disease and pestlence
for the harvests that have rewarded our hus-
bandry, for q renewal of national prosperity,
and for every advance in virtue and intelli-
gence that has marked our growth as people
And with our thanksgiving let us pray that
these blessings may be multiplied unto us,
that our national conscience may be quicken
ed to n better recognition of the power and
goodness of God, and that in our national
life we may clearer see and closer follow the
path of righteousness
And in our places of worship and praise as
well as in the happy reunions of kindred and
friends on that day let us invoke Divine APP
prevail by generously remembering the poor
and needy. Surely He who has given us com
fort and plenty will look upon our relief Of
the destitute and our ministrations of charity
as the work of the hearts truly grateful and as
proof of the sincerity of our thanksgiving.
Witness my hand and the seal of the United
States, which have caused to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, on the frs
day of November, in the year of our Lore
eighteen hundred and ninety -four, and Of
the independence of the UNIFIED States, thu
one hundred and nineteenth
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President.
WALTER @. GRESHAM, Sec. of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Our present financial situation is thus
pertinently described: II the present con-
gress should refuse to pass an appropria-
ton bill for putting the income tax
bill into effect the government would
have to issue $50, OOo, 900 more bonds, gold
to buy which would be taken ont of the
treasury, so creating another deficit, an
other issue of bonds and so ad finitum.
Robbing Peter to pay Paul is amusing,
but not altogether honest or profitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Grover Cleveland has had sent him q
silver badge by the anniversary committee
of Attleboro. He can hang it up in his
collection of curios along with the record
Of Dave Hills vote.-[Taunton Gazette.
Can anybody doubt that reaffirmation
and RECONSIDERATION will be the burden Of
the presidents messagep To doubt 1t is to
suppose that the Hon. Grover Cleveland is
hollow humbug, mounting hypocrite, q
sham statesman quite beneath the con-
tempt of any candid mind or honorable
heart.-[New York Sun.
While every honest civil service re-
former-and we are of that number-will
feel to congratulate the country on the ex-
tension of the civil service rules to other
branches yet they will deplore the motive
which actuates it at this time. President
Cleveland evidently sees in the recent
elections the handwriting on the wall and
seeks to secure larger portion of the
patronage to his party by this method
Portsmouth Evening Post.
Probably if from complete list Of all
Democratic statesmen in the country who
are known beyond the limits OF their i'm
mediate homes, Q selection Of two was to
be made for the management of finan-
cial enterprise involving $lOO, 900 upwards,
the two last to be selected by any intelligent
board of directors would be Grover Cleve-
land and John G. Carlisle. And yet these
are the two Democratic statesmen who
are now at work planning a revision of
our entire currency legislation! Either of
them is as well fitted to build an Atlantic
steamship or write symphony.-[Lowel
Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

While there is general belief that kolb
of Alabama is 'bluffing" when he de-
clares that he will assume executive au-
thority in that state, it is nevertheless de-
sirable that his charges be impartially in
vestigated. Kolb's friends say that while
he undoubtedly would be arrested for
treason that is just what they want for
it would bring the matter into the United
States courts where they could get justice,
thing impossible in the state courts
This is fitting commentary on the politi-
cal rascality and thuggery in the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

The election of Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens
to the vice presidency of the National W.
C. II. L. was a deserved recognition of that
lady s great executive abilities and popu-
larity in the organization. Mrs. Stevens
is one of the most earnest and efficient
workers for the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

A lady in South Kensington, Eng, has
found new use for dogs. One muddy
day lately she was seen in the street with
a parcel in one hand, an umbrella in the
other, and an Irish terrier holding the
trail of her dress in his teeth. He never
let the dress touch the ground. The
American girl may now be expected to APP
pear with terrier and trail. Its En-
glish. yer know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
The proposition for the cruiser Columbia

The proposition for the cruiser Columbia
to race the British steamship, Majestic,
was too silly to require denial from
those in authority The denial came,
however. Whether or not the Columbia is
as fast as the Majestic, vessel by the
way which belongs to the English naval
reserve and which would be used in time
OF war, 1T would be folly to give England
knowledge Of the Columbia's abilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Governor MacCOrkle Of West Virginia,
is reported to have commissioned MISS
Antoinette Humphreys of Cincinnati, a
colonel in the West Virginia militia. Miss
Humphreys is described as being ga lovely
girl" WeEtrust she is plucky enough
to respond to call to arms in case OF an
en- nanement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

about cat which came back, that beats
one he read in our columns few days ago.
He says, "My sister took cat from Farm
ington Falls in bag under sleigh seat
and carried her to Livermore, IL miles
distant In a week she came back" Mr..
Thomas adds that if pussy came back by
the road she had to pass IL corners where
roads branch off, and if she came across
she would have to come over Moose hill
and big bog and then eight miles by
road. And yet 1.-THE cat came back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

New York's attorney general has de-
cided that according to law, DIR. Gibbons
cannot attempt to resuscitate the body of
criminal who has been electrocuted.
There ought to be some way, however, of
ascertaining whether the victim dies from
the electric current or the surgeon S knife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

The Holmes case is one of the kind
which lead people to think there is such
thing as total depravity. There is some
thing unutteably horrible about murders
committed for the purpose of securing
life insurance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Gas Magnate Addicks says openly that
he has bought Senator Higgins seat in
the United States senate. If this Is SO
tho people of Delaware should no longer
talk of the rotten boroughs of the west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
Daily 8fnnebtf Sonrnat.
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken OF un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLEIGH &
FLYsT, Publishers, Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

The men who formally posed as the
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League are
to be congratulated. They have thrown
off the disguise and frankly declare their
organization to be the New England Free
Trade League. Honest is the best policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Camden still has attractions for capital
lists and rumor is abroad to the effect
that syndicate will erect the coming
season Is or 90 houses there costing from
$4,000 to $50, 900 each. We hope it will
materialize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
Mrs. L. N. N. Stevens.
(Biddeford journal. }

Mrs. L. NJ n. Stevens of this State, has
been especially honored by the W. G. I.
u, which on Tuesday unanimously elected
her vice president at large. This is new
office, and it's occupant will practically be
the working president, although Miss
Frances Willard is the nominal head.
Mrs. Stevens ability as an organizer
and executive are well known, and her
election will be a source of much gratifi-
cation to her many friends in this county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

In Kansas public sentiment appears to
be strongly against female suffrage. At
the recent election it was voted down by
81. 600 majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

It's big crime in the eyes of John
Jacob Astor for n tramp to sleep in one
of those downy Historian beds and he pro
poses to prosecute the fellow for attempted
hurplary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Gov Flower has recognized a new
master, the will of the people. And Dis
trict Attorney Fellows will now please
oyplaiu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Senator Brice says the next Democratic
nominee for the presidency will be Adlai
T. Stevenson. What has Stevenson ever
lone to Brice2-[Buffalo Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Gardner Reporter Journal.

The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
reached Fort Fairfield, Sunday evening"
and it will not be long before trains are
running to carry away the piles of freight
that are awaiting them. Work has been
pushed night and day to get the road
completed before winter set in, and it has
evidently succeeded. The B. & A. was
a big undertaking, even without the hard
times, but it has been carried through
according to promise, and its business
exceeds expectations. The road promises
to be a good thing both for the country
and it's stockholders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Almost every day as fine apples as can
be grown in the country pass through Bel
fast to be shipped and some of the finest
apples ever seen in Portland are offered in
the market there at very low prices. The
English steamships ought to get consider
able of this kind of freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Now that more bonds are to be issued to
Keep up the gold reserve perhaps the tariff
will have to be tackled again to provide
more revenue Fitchburg Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
MAINE GOSSIP.

Next to having honest policemen is
wedding out the dishonest ones and put
ting honest men in their places. Here
hoping Portland will succeed in doing so
if there really be need of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

1t is said that Biddeford rumsellers
are endeavoring to dispense intoxicants
under the guise of delivering groceries.
Such West India goods should be con-
fiscatcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

We feared that Governor Waite's heated
talk would result in trouble, and now
comes n report of forest fires in Colorado.
-[Chicago Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Belfast will have to subscribe $4,000 in
stock in the new steamboat route from
Portland to Belfast, that is if the route
is established. A landing has been Sc
cured Stockholders in n similar scheme
several years ago are said not to have
realized much on their investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

Most people are unwilling to stand il
other peoples shoes at best, but there is !;
man at Saco who is wearing a pair Of
boots 30 years old. the first owner o.
which is long since dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

With only one case and that GONZALES
cent, Pennington feels that dangers OF
a diphtheria epidemic are past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23
Judge Burbank.
(Biddeford Journal

Judge Horace H. Burbank, who has
served four years term as municipal
Judge in Saco, has been justly honored
with re-appointment by Gov. Cleaves.
Both in legal attachments and in judicial
mind, is Judge Burbank highly qualified
for the post, and his nomination both
satisfies and gratities the people of Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-23

1t iS related that several Armenian
women, at the time of the massacre, when
offered life if they would recant and ac-
ccpt the Mohammedan faith tenaciOusly
chung to their faith and met death hero
ically 1t may be necessary to make some
allowances for the imagination of those
from whom the report emanated but we
believe that in the main, the events tran
spired as reported The chief reason why
the Armenians are objects of the enmity
of the "unspeakable" Turk is because the
Armcnians have grown strong under per-
secution on account of their faith. Indeed
it is claimed, and with good show of rea-
become converted to Mohammedanism
they would soon come into many of the
higher positions of the government
through their superior intelligence and
strength of character and as people
would be free hencctorth from persecution
by the Turks. The attempts on the part
of the Turkish government to deny the
massacre then to deny its most horrible
features and finally to assert that the
Armcnians were in conspiracy against
the government, have, we believe, been
generally received for the little value that
they poss ess. Indeed they only serve to
show that the Turkish government is not
run upon civilized principles and never
will be so long as controlled by those in
fluenccs without which Turk could not
be Turk. Bad as is the Russian govern
ment we believe it would be vastly better
| for the Armenians if the Russian bear
should move southwark to the Bosphorls.
England's selfish policy has borne fruit in
this massacre and surely the previous
history of Turkish persecution did not
need this for illustration. Something
must be done and the question is will il
be done peaceably?