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Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

1t is said that Russia and England
arc agreed that there shall be no warllke
demonstrations In the vicinity of Shang
Hal or approaches thereto, that Japan
agreed to this but has lately repcntcd on
the ground that the Chinese are being
furnished with arms from Shang HAL
1t is also understood that if the japanese
attempt to pass up the Yang tsc- kiang
river England and Russia will interpose
force 1t is to be wondered that Japan
should agree to any such treaty, although
the capture OF Pekin has hitherto been
regarded all necessary to terminate the
war If that were so the war Is as good
as ended already for no one doubts the
ability of Japan to capture the capital of
the Chinese empire unless other nations
.intcrpose obstacles. This would seem to
be what England and Russia intend to
do. The opinion has been quite general
from the first that if the Russian bear
and the English lion could agree upon
some policy they would take Il hand
in the Oriental war and assume the privi-
lcge of debating terms The fact that
China has not made overtures to Japan
for terms of peace when it is apparent she
is fairly beaten, excites suspicion that she
is relying upon foreign interposition.
Should this be had from England and
Russia it will be for their own selfish
interests and for the purpose of extending
their power in the East. The cause of
humanity or justice will have little to do
with it. Japan has already won vic
tory and, as far rs can be learned, her
terms of peace will be reasonable and
would, we believe have been accepted, or
mt least overtures would have been made
by China had she not relied upon Eng
land and Russia to help her in her pre-
dicamcnt Their hands should be kept
off They are bound by treaty regulations
to amclioratc the condition of affairs in
Armenia, where their services are needed.
They are not needed in the Orient where
Japan if unhampered will be able to cope
with the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21
A Railroad for Washington County.
Bangor Commercial. }

DdUSOT
The people of Washington county who
have so long cherished the hope that they
may have early railroad communication
with the outside world are now, for the
first time, taking the steps which we be-
lieve lead towards success. They propose
to ask the next Legislature for the right
to extend county aid to the enterprise
which will, of course, be readily granted.
The Commercial is keenly interested. in
the Washington county railroad project
and always has been. 1t has never be-
lieved however, that outside capitalists
could be induced to build and equip this
much needed line, alone and unaided
Aroostook people, after several years of
exertion and patient waiting, reached the
conclusion that if they wanted the ines
timable advantages of direct line of
railroad to their natural markets they
must help build it themselves or, at least,
guarantee a certain amount of backing to
a good company, organized to carry out
the much desired project.
In this way the Burleigh plan was
evolved, the details and conspicuous sue
cess of which are familiar to all readers
of the Commercial. Today the Bangor &
Aroostook Railroad is not only completed
to Caribou, but its financial condition is
so strong that its extension to Ashland or
in any other direction, may be commenced
at the option of the company. Its bonds
are in sharp demand among investors
whose requirements are of a most exact
ing character and they are being sold as
rapidly as the directors desire.
We are convinced that the Washington
county people can do no better than to
work upon the Burleigh- plan. Let their
leading men take the initiative and put
the same amount of time thought and
solid work into the enterprise as have
President Albert A. Burleigh and his
Bangor & Aroostook associates and there
need be no fear of failure.
Nothing can be gained by delay. The
necessary legislation ought to be secured
early in the winter and the leaders should
make up their minds that some hard work
is ahead and go at it with a will. Rail
roads, like any of the good things of this
world, are not to be had for the asking
They are worth struggling for and fight
ing for, if necessary With Aroostook' S
shining example before her, Washington
county should no longer delay. The Com
mercial is anxious to see actual railroad
construction commenced within her bor-
ders in 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21
Dread Uncertainty Democracys Achieve
ment

To in1ict the evils of business and
financial uncertainty upon this country
appears to be the mission of this Dem
ocratic administration. The achievement
has been most disastrous, SO much so that
one forgcts to be thankful that the Demo
Gratis were unable to make it worse with
the ccrtainties they proposed. Even in
the waning Of party power the admin
istraton is able to maintain to remarkable
degree the terrorism of that uncertainty,
which halts capital, frightens investors
abroad and at home into withdrawing in
vestmcnts and deranges the entire bust
ness system.
Beginning with dawdling for months
over the silver purchase remedy, the coun-
try remaining meanwhile in n scmi-stag
nant condition, the administration fol-
lowed upon the heels of that uncertainty
with another nailed to the masthead of
the Democratic craft and which could not
have created greater suspense had it
flaunted the traditional skull and cross
bones of the pirate flag months passed and
uncertainty waxdd space and finally when
Grover Cleveland allowed that product of
party pcrfdy and dishonor'' to become a
adjust itself to the measure but admon-
ishcd it to wait, to remain in its paralyzcd
condition until the free trade threats of
the Democratic platform should be carried
out. Then when the country stamped
intellectually its seal of disapproval upon
the tariff policy, the incfficiency, tie
achievement of uncertainty, upon all
these most striking characteristics of this
Democratic administration it was believed
the period of paralysis forced upon bust
ness was ended People brcathcd more
freely A determination to make the
most of things was apparent. Capital
reckoning upon this became more conf
dent.
All We're doomed to disappointment,
however. The hard times brought about
ny NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. uiAi e.ihS<tto AS''
to the withdrawal of gold from the United
States by foreign investors. The wilful
ignorance Of those who engineered the
tariff, the penny-wise and pound foolish
attempts at economy left the government
in predicament where it could not meet
it's bills. Bonds were issued. The atten-
tion Of spectators was called to the op-
portunity for making use to their own
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

would seem to justify Col. Farrington's
recommendation that the State be repre-
sented in future national competitions
and that an appropriation of $1,000 be
made for the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses of such representation.
Col. Harrington believes that the active
interest taken in the military affairs of
the State by Governor Henry B. Cleaves,
and the wise, efficient administration of
Adjutant- General Connor, constitute the
main cause for the increase of interest
and permanent gain in the efficiency of our
-
National Guard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21
Maine RiHemen.

| The report of Col E. c. Harrington
which is published in full elsewhere in
| this issue, makes an exceedingly gratity-
| ing showing, and will be pleasing read
| ing to all who take an interest in the work
OF the Maine militia. 1t is generally con-
cedcd that Inspector Harrington is a man
specially qualified for the duties of his
position. The exceedingly creditable re-
suits that have followed his persistent and
intelligent efforts to improve the marks
manship Of Maines volunteer soldiers, is
the best possible proof of his efficiency.
Not only is he fine rifleman himself, but
he possesses, in marked degree, the
ability to get good work from others. Not
only does he understand how to arouse an
interest in rife practice, but he also
| knows how to direct that interest to posi-
tive results. He is cmphatically the right
man in the right place.
In opening his report, Col. Harrington
calls attention to the gratifying fact that
| the past year shows decided gain, not
only in tie number of marksmen, but al
so in the general efficiency of the National
Guard of Maine. A strong recommends
tion is made for the establishing of a
| State rifle range. Attention is called to
the fact that the new magazine gun
adopted by the government has a range
of more than two miles, fact which will
render it necessary for the State to take
| some action towards the location and
maintenance of a suitable practice range
| for its soldiers. Col. Harrington is Of the
opinion that this new magazine gun is in
| the main first class weapon. He adds,
however, that he has "never seen an in
| tcligent opinion given why so fine a
weapon, so far as make and ammunition
goes, should be sighted in such manner
| that no rifcman would use it unless com
PEELED to.
As regards officers. Col Harrington
shares very sgeneral belief. that they
| should be provided with United States
| Colt revolvers. He thinks that the State
might wisely supply this weapon to each
officer in its service and compel thorough
knowledge of its use. While the personnel
| of the guard has shown steady and
gratifying improvement, Col. Earring
| ton calls attention to the fact that there
still remain about Is per cent OF its mem
bers who evince no interest in its work.
| He is emphatic in his belief thatsuch men
are worse than worthless. They not
only do nothing themselves to promote
the effici ,ncy OF the service, but their
progress of their more ambitious COM
rades. He believes that if such men could
/ be weeded from the service, their places,
with proper care in enlistment, could be
filed by a class of men who would do
themselves and the State vastly more
credit.
| One of the most interesting features of
| Col. Farringtons report is that portion
which describes the work of the Maine
team in the competitions of the National
Rife Association at Sea Girt, N. j. In
view Of the disadvantages under which
our team labored, the excellent showing
it was able to make was exceedingly
| creditable, both to themselves and their
State. The results which they achieved
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

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Address all communications relating to sub
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

1t isn't surprising that the tyranny inn
for centuries should cause the disease
called socialism. But American working
men are too intelligent, too important a
factor in governing this country, to listen
with patience to John Burns socialistic
schemes. much less to adopt them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

The plan, Or makeshift. for home rule
in Cuba, now being considered by the
Spanish government is that the Cuban
council shall consist of twelve members
appointed by the home government, sever
al local authorities and fifteen members
chosen by popular vote. Even this would
be an improvement upon present misgoy-
eFnment
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

A Biddeford clergyman called to the
bedside of "a dying man the other day
asked the man if he was afraid to meet
his Creator, whereupon tho sick man re-
piled, "Nay, my guide man it's the other
feller I'm afeared of. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

John Burns, the famous English labor
leader has impressed American working
men as suffering from cockney swelled
head.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

'Tis said the Romans are coming to tn
legislative forum again this winter t.
talk town division.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Bucksport is complaining that justice
comes high under the western Hancock
municipal court and wants to have a
trial Justice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

There's an aged couple in Kennebunk
port, who've been married SO long they'v,
lost the record and both are nearly 1Ot
years old Think of the anniversar,
weddings from wood to gold, they have
been SO thoughtless as to miss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

The Gorham murder was one of the
coldest bloodcd deeds recorded in history
if Graffam's S story be true.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

are already building their work yard
Jail work should go with Jail board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

" A NT2 put in these columns secure
- AS more answers than those
who have not tried it are aware.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

George Gaddis of East Machias, has in
his possession relic of We olden time, in
the shape of small frying pan about five
inches over the top, round with box
next to the handle about / Il by inches
on the side of box next the handle are the
letters NJ. !. Co. The handle is about
81 inches long with pyramid of cannon
halls on it. 1t was carried all through
the Revolutionary War by Mr.. Elsemore,
who enlisted in Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21
DECEMBER MAGAZINES.
The Chautauquan.

The December number of The Chautau-
of DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes Among the
most prominent articles in its interesting
and Instructive table of contents is
g Journalism in The Methodist Church,
by Theodore l.. Flood. Lucy Barnard
Cope, has some timely thoughts upon ' A
Sensible View of Courtship.' Under the
Editors Outlook is given an excellent
review of the magnificent work accom-
plished by DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst in
regenerating the municipal life of New
York city. Grant Allen could not write
"a dull story if he We're to try and readers
of the Chautauquan will bear testimony
that Evelyn Moore's Poet is one of his
very best. [The Chautauquan, DIR. Theo-
dore Flood, editor Meadville, Pa.
The North American Review.
The opening article in the December
number of the North American Review,
is description of 1.-The Catholic School
System in Rome by his excellency, the
Apostolic Delegate, Monsignor Satolli.
Hon. Wade Hampton discusses the ques-
ton of g Brigandage on our Railroads :"
"Two Great Authors Holmes and
Froude, are written of most interestingly
by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Prof
Goldwin Smith. The comptroller of the
currency tells Of 'Our Experiments in
Financial Legislation. y Prof Charles
A. Briggs, ID. d., writes with his usual
force and ability of 1.-The Salvation
Army" Henry White ex-secretary of
the United States embassy at London,
discusses the question of Consular Re
form" Adjutant General Ruggles writes
timely article upon 1.-The Proposed In
crease of the Army" and 'Sergius Step
MAX tells How the Cars Death Affects
Europe "The Meaning of the Elec-
tions" is discussed, from the Republican
side by Representative Joseph W. Bah
cock, chairman of the Republican con-
gressional committee, and from the Dema-
cratic side by Senator Charles j. Faulk-
ner, chairman of the Democratic congress
sional committee. The other features of
this issue will be found fully up to the
high standard of the Review, The North
American Review, No. 3, East Fourteenth
street New York
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Petitions are being circulated at Dexter,
for the pardon of Stain and Cromwell and
it is said the petition is receiving good
many signatures in that town. This will
surprise few.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21
MAINE GOSSIP.

Give us snow say the lumbermen and
merchants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

A robin S singing was SWEEP music 1Of
Rockland's S citizens a few mornings since.
They say it wasn't an illusion superin-
duced by an all night out.
Portland is getting little uneasy be-
cause of the diphtheria in its midst.
There is man in one of the Maine
villages who has hit upon a novel method
for collecting bills, method more to be
dreaded by the debtor than receiving
duns written upon postal cards. He has
a cosy little house built upon a sled and in
which are "a stove and chairs and on top
of which is bell that he rings violently
in front of debtor house until the latter
comes out and settles, while the fore
handed neighbors take secret delight at
the performance.
Camden has only two town paupers.
Wonder if that town division is in anyway
responsible for this good luck?
Alamoosook.
Maine furnishes its share of new ideas
as well as men of ideas. The inventor of
the electric heat alarm, Mr.. De Isles, a
native of Lamoine, conceived the funda-
mental idea for his invention while engi-
neer on Rockland tug. Being bothered
by frequently over heated journal he in
vented an electrical apparatus that would
ring an alarm whenever the journal at
tained more than the normal heat. He's
now foreman of large factory and
stockholder in the company.
Thomaston is enjoying time of gener-
al good health. The people down there
are not worrying themselves sick over the
Waldoboro collectorship.
One of Camden's busiest men takes IA
newspapers. He knows how to keep up
with the times.
Petitions are being circulated at Dexter,
for the pardon of Stain and Cromwell and
it is said the petition is receiving good
many signatures in that town. This will
surprise few.
..sI Il
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Tramps in Belfast Jail must work and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

A robin singing was sweet music fol
Rockland's citizens few mornings since.
They say it wasn't"a an illusion superin-
duced by an all night out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Patrons in cities where letter carriers are
employed, are advised to provide letter
boxes at place of business or private resi-
dences, thereby saving much delay in the de-
livery OF mail matter.
Request all your correspondents to address
your mail matter to the proper street and
number.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

One of Camden's busiest men takes IA
newspapers. He knows how to keep up
with the times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Ice boating is the attraction at Lake
Alamoosook.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Thomaston is enjoying time of gener-
al good health. The people down there
are not worrying themselves sick over the
Waldoboro collectorship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Camden has only two town paupers.
Wonder if that town division is in anyway
responsible for this good luck?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-21

Approximately, the rate on a letter Is two
cents for every ounce and fraction thereof in
the United States, Canada, and Mexico and
five cents for every half ounce to European
countries. A single newspaper is trans
mitted in the domestic mail at the rate of
four ounces for one cent. Books are sent at
the rate of two ounces for one cent and mer-
chandise one cent per ounce. For any spe-
cific information regarding the classification
of mail matter or postage inquire either at
the stamp window or of the postmaster.
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WANT MULEY MOHAMMED.

The Erchamana Tribe is Showing It's
Teeth-Trouble in Tangicr.
London, Sept. 24.-Advices received
here from Tangier say affairs in Mo-
rocco are growing worse. Jews while
on their way to markets are continual
~ plundered and stripped of their
clothing, and on the principal roads an
imperial tax Of five pounds is demand
ed for free passage. The Erchamna
tribe Is demanding immediate release
of MuIey Mohammed, the eldest son of
the late Sultan Muley Hassen. Muley
Mohammed was proclaimed Sultan
early in September in spite of the
fact his younger brother, Abdul Aziz,
had previously been imprisoned at
Natakesh by order Of his brother, the
Sultan, and was compelled to sign an
act Of adhesion to Abdul Aziz. The
position Of the latter had been secured
by being recognized as the Sultan by
the powerful Shereef of Wazan In
addition to demanding the release Of
Muley Mohammed, the Erchamna tribe
is demanding the immediate release of
all other political prisoners now in
confinement at Morocco city. If their
demands are not granted the tribes
men mentioned threaten to attack and
plumber Morocco city.
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1000 PRISONERS ESCAPE.
A Small Army Of Russian Convicts Cross
Over Into Corea.

A Small Army Of Russian Convicts Cross
Over Into Corea.
San Francisco, Sept. %. - by the
steamer Rio Janeiro, which arrived
from the Orient yesterday, news was
received Of the escape of 1000 prison
ers from Siberia. The men were en-
ployed in the construction Of the Siber-
Ian Railroad, and had, as late develop
ments proved, been planning to escape
for several months. The men over
powered the Russian soldiers who were
guarding them, and securing all the
arms they could fed. When last heard
Of they were making their way to-
wards Corea, and it is believed that
they are now within the borders Of
that country. The Russian Govern
ment has forwarded request to the
Corean officials to assist in the cap
ture Of the refugees, and to hand them
over as fast as apprehendei to the
Russian authorities.
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Threw Potato at the Archbishop.

" 0tdtU zkTO1rOIsHUP'
New York, Sept. 24.-Whie Father
Schwenniger, of the Church of the AS
sumption, was delivering a sermon in
German at the laying of the corner
stone of st. Joseph's Church in East
E:ghty-seventh street yesterday after
noon, some one threw a potato from
a rear window of one Of the houses in
Eighty7siXrh street, south Of the site
of the church. The potato just grazed
Archbishop Corrigan, who, with a
dozen or more of the clergy, sat on the
platform, which had been put up for
the occasion.
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PRICE OF LOTS ONLY st0G.

TERMS OF PURCHASE: Five dol.
lars cash and two dollars no,
month, with no interest. Hal
cash, 10 per cent discount; all cash
20 per cent discount.
Money will be advanced to De,
ties desiring TO build.
Ii a husband purchaser dies
before his purchase Is completed
deed In fee will be given to his
widow, if the property mas been
improved, or if not. the amonnt
already paid will be returned her
The above presents an opportn.
nifty never before offered the Col
ored people of the city of Wash,
ington to secure a valuable jot
either as an investment or for .
home On monthly payments, and
at the SAM time, entitled them
to a vote and a voice in the Gov,
ernmept of the country.
Those who apply first, will have
the first choice of lots.
Already many have made their
homes in the "City of Bowie,
and lots purchased on the above
terms should double in value with.
in the next six months.
For further information apply 70
or CAMPBELL CARRINGTCN
Owner, sos d St., w.
Washington. d, c,
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TWO MILLION.

The Loss Sustained by Portland, Oregon,
by Fire.
Portland, Ore, Sept 24.-Fire here
yesterday afternoon destroyed prop
erty to the value of over $2,O00,0OO.
The fire originated in the Pacific Coast
Company's elevator about 4 o'clock.
The elevator was completely destroyed.
Loss $1,5OO,OOO. The coal bunkers OF
the Northern Pacific Terminal Com
pany and the Oregon Railway and
Navigation Company's wharf, 400 feet
long, and the steamboat Willamette
Chief were also burned.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1894-09-29
Cholera in Europe,

Vienna, Sept. 24.-The cholera has
so diminished that it is now confined
to few districts. Twelve districts
which were infected have been entirely
free from the disease since September
II.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 24.-The health
authorities report that during the per-
iod from September 2 to September Is
there were 245 new cases of cholera
and 96 deaths from the disease in this
city. In Warsaw there were Isl new
cases and SO deaths within the same
period.
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A School Teacher Murdered.

San Diego, Cal, Sept ga savage
case Of revenge is reported from the
Pichango Indian Reservation School at
Temecu7a, in the extreme northern
part of this county. The victim was
Miss Mary ]. Plat, the teacher of the
Indian school. On Friday night her
house and the school were burned, and
investigation showed the charred re-
mains of her body in the ashes. Her
little eight-year-oid niece has made
revelations which show that the teach
er was killed and the building burned
by Indians, who resented the dismissal
Of an Indian boy from school.