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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
Editors Table.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandra
Dumas. Complete and accurate transla-
lion. Printed from new plates on fine pa
per. With Is new illustrations by Frank
T. Merrill. Photogravure frontispieces; 2
vols, l2no, cloth, gilt top, $50 -555 pp.,
So 90; vols, l2mo, white back, gilt top,
So 90; 2 vols l2mo, half calf, gilt top,
SC 90. Ct. Y. Crowell & Co., New York
and Boston
Dumas bids fair to become as popular in
America as he is in France. Every year
SEES an increased demand for his works
upon tbi. side of the Atlantic. 1t is to meet
this Dc mand that Messrs. Crowell & Co. have
published in modern. two volume form
The Three Muskateers" and 1.-The Count
of Monte Cristo." They are splendid types
Of the bo1k-maker's art, aud will, undoubt-
eily, meet with large sales.
Dumas is the king of story-tellers. He
takes the reader into his own reslm of To-
nance, and shows him that wonderful pop
nlation of heroes and heroines passing
through extraordinary adventures, coming
out at the end tri ,mphs Mt and happy-inno-
cence justified, crime punished-gallant
and beautiful srousing love and admira-
ton. 1t i. a world that makes us oblivious
Of the real world about US. As Alexandra
Dumas, fills, says: "A great surgeon was
telling me the other day that all the sick in
the hospital get well or die with
one of your fathers books under their pillow,
and when it is desired to make them forget
the terrors of the impe nding operation. the
tedious days of convalescence, the shadows
of approaching death, your fathers novel,
or travels are prescribed to them. and they
forget" "Monte Cristo' is perhaps the
most popular, as it is the most romantic, OF
all the great Frenchman's stories. In many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
British ROyal Plate,

Tho plato which belongs to the crown is
valued at about 81, $50, 600, and the queen
also possesses great quantity, which is
her own private property.
There are some magnificent gold pieces
which were taken from the Spanish ar
NADIA and many articles from India, Bur
ma and China. There is peacock of
precious stones valued ut 500, 600 and
a tigers head from Seringapatam, with
q solid ingot of gold for his tongue and
diamond teeth. There are numerous gold
shields, superbly ornamented, which are
mounted on scarlet stands and displayed
on the walls of the banqueting room on
state occasions.
There is dinner service Of pure gold,
bought by George ", which dimes 100
guests and 400 silver plates, which his
late majesty purchased for $50, 900.
The silver wine cooler, which was manu-
featured for George ", is inclosed in
plate glass. Two persons can comfortably
sit in it, and the chasing and ornamental
work occupied two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13


Now, at the present time, instead of hunt
ing around after the minister, the ministers
ire hunting around after parish. Things
haya, changed in K-nnebec county since
l77w
The check list of 1912 shows 305 names
on it. The Oldest paper in the series we
examined is the notice for the, town meeting
in III. Among the warrants is one to see
if the town will grant any money to hire
school master and minister.
The loyal people of Vassalboro, along
with other towns, struggled nobly to make OF
the District of Maine distinct and separate
State, and held various special town meet
'ngs on the subject. For thirty seven years
t,e struggle CONT ued after the contest be-
gur, and thnv were years of constant agita-
ton. Peleg Wadsworth, we'll known through
out Maine, headed the petitions, and was
conspicuous in the movement. The
people were writing under the burdens the
mother state had imposed. and longed to be
free. This was at last brought about in
1920, and that was the last year the State
tax was assessed by Massachusetts,. Maine,
as State, made her first assessment IN
1921.
The valuation list of 1920 show that in
Vassalboro improved land was valued at
81 an acre Southwick', stock in the tan
merry business was valued at $l4 900. In
1921, the town voted to tax all male polls,
above the age of IS years, at seventeen
CT nts each. Under the new order of things
it was less expensive to run the town than
when part Of Massachusetts. Under Mas
s,chusetts it costs $4,000; after the sepafa.
ton the cost was $465O, showing a saving
of $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

1t is reported that Senator Hill will ten
der his resignation from the Senate at once.
Manchester Union.
If he does he will give the country the
greatest surprise in his political career. To
give up seat in the United States Senate
for the uncertainties of Democratic can
didacy in this year of Republican landslides
would not be Mr.. Hills style. Besides the
Union appears to overlook the fact that the
present Legislature of New York is Re
publican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The reform Democrats of New York can
not forget that David B. Hill is the same
man who has been making life miserable
during the past two years for "the grea
and good" Mr.. Cleveland. They are no
enthusing to any great extent over his guber
material candidacy, although there is reason
to believe that the senator's fiat client
would much prefer to have him in Albany
rather than in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The plan for Coreas future marked Out
by Japan is one which may well enlist the
sympathies of the civilized world. 1t in
cludes government, civil service reform
tax equalization, law revision, public educa'
ton, public works, the abolition of slavery
and inhuman punishments-wh that splendid
platform for the "shut-in nation" And il
it all is not one word as to sovereignty OF
annexation. With such programme Jspar
deserves to win, and the indications arr
that the present war with China will enc
in her complete triumph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
An Effective Speaker.
(Somerset Reporter.)

Congressman Milliken of Belfast has &C.
capted an invitation to participate in the
New York campaign. Mr.. Milliken has
spoken for the Republican cause in New
York for many years past and is favorite
with Republicans there. Few men are
more effective on the stump than the able
representative of the third Maine district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
Daily geanebee 5ournal
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever viii be taken OF UNI
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSE
BILE FOR THE PRESERVATION On RETURi' III
RI ECTED COMMUNICATIONS.
Address all communications relating te
subscriptions and advertisements to BURLElGF
q FLINT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

About the first duty that will devolve up
on Congress, when it re-asse mbles in Dec
ember, will be the appointment of com
mission to look up Hoke Smith. Nothing
has been heard from him since the Georgia
election
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Kansas people are beginning to find out
that there are far better wind mills than
those of the Populist variety. In Meade
county the farmers v o pumped water, OF
got it from artesian wells, for their crops
are said to have plenty in the milst OF
Doyerty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
Headache
Indigestion. Bi!iou,ness,
Dyspepsia
And all Stomach Troubles are cured by


[Pickly Ash, +, Ike Root and Potassium.
Rheumatism lie cured by r. r. r. Pains and
aches in the back. should-rs, knees. ankles and
wrists are all at acked and cor que'ed bv z. i.
This great medicine, BY its bloodc eansing proper
ties, builds up and strength ms the whole body.
Nothing il fiicaciou. as P. p. r., at this fea-
SON. and for toning up jnvieorsung. and as a
strengthened and appetizer take z. p. p. II
throws of malaria and puts you IN good con-
duion.
Abbotts East India Corn Paint cures all
Corns, Warts and Bupions. d&wnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The letter of Hon. Levi z. Morton &C.
cepting the Republican nomination for
governor of New York is an admirable one.
The great Empire state will indeed be for
tunate in having him for chief executive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

fact that one of their old landmarks, the
Union chapel, is fast going to decay. A
meeting has been called to see if the town
will purchase the house for town hall,
and thus insure its preservation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The New York Sun thinks that Senator
Hill stands good chance of election as
governor of the great Empire state because
he kept himself clear of the bung
ling work Of Democratic Con
gress. This is certainly a peculiar plat
form upon which to run Democratic cam
naivn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Much loss of life and property was, doubt
less, averted by the prompt warning which
was given of the recent storm by the United
States Signal Service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

brought from Thirlmcre lake, at the foot
of Helvcllyn, through an aqueluct ~
miles long. 1t passes through one tUunei
three miles long and through another of il
mile and threc-quartcrs. The river Ribbe
is crossed by siphon nine and half
miles long, with pressure of water OF iC0
feet The addition to the city's water
supply is 10, O09,OOO gallons a day.
1t is safe to say that there is not a county
in the eastern states which has not at
least one "bottomless pond" The people
tell of the enormous lengths of line that
have been let into the depths, and of the
persons who have been drowned in their.
These events have generally occurred in
the remote past 1t is related of one of
these ponds that man who could not
swim, but was tired of hearing the place
called bottomless, rolled up his trousers
one day and waded across without victim :
his knees.
choose shanks" Is the somewhat un-
lovely name of boot worn by northern
hunters. The skin is taken from the hin l
leg of the moose, cured without tannin.
and made up into a boot, of which TIL
ankle part constitutes tho foot, the elbow
the heel, and the lower part of the thigh
the leg 1t IS kept plant, and over sew
eral pairs of wooden stockings keeps the
foot warm in the coolest weather. A more
delicate and ornamental boot for women
iS made in like fashion from tho skin of
the caribou,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

China is after money. What she seems
to need most Of all is more spirit OF patriot
ism among the masses, and less corruption
in official circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The Houlton Pioneer says that about 10,
900 acres iu the southern part of Westfield
plantation are being surveyed, and will be
laid off in so acre lots and opened for set
tiers. As this section is very convenient
to the Bangor & Aroostook road the Pioneer
believes that it will be quickly taken up by
settlers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Lewiston has mechanic who spends
most of his spare money on books apper-
tanning to France and its people. He has
probably as complete collection of French
history of modern publication as any man
in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

If you don't believe thai q fool may ask
questions which a wise man may well
decline to answer just read over the let
tiers of unknowns to well knowns on po-
litical matters in the daily papers.-[Wal-
than Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The citizens of Blddeford are enthusiast
tic over the good work accomplished BY
their new steam roller, and it is very doubt
full if a man can be found in that city who
regrets the purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Georgia gave Democratic plurality Of
II, SOP in it's state election two years ago.
This year the Democrats will have to be
content with less than 90, 600. Is the Solid
South beginning to Favrr? And right in
the Hon. Hoke Smiths state, too?-[keene
Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

An exhibition Of paintings involving a
new idea has just been opened in London
1t contains only 100 pictures, selected
from the best in the French salons Of the
preceding spring, Slowing the London
public what France has done during the
vear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

" "A MTG put in these columns secure
" AN i = more answers than those who
have not tried 1t are aware
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

3ports all along the line indicate that
the singing school will be as popular as ever
the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

81 am the Democracy, appears to be the
latest form of Hillism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

1t is always chilly in the vaults Of the
United States subtreasury building, be-
cause thcra are so many cool millions in 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
WHAT OTHERS AEE SAYING.

The story of the wor2,ingman's dinner
pail under the new administration can DO
briefly told. The price remains the Same
and there is little use for the pail.-[Taun-
ton Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Innocent John f. Russell wants to try
the gubernatorial race in Massachusetts,
again this fall. If $1,000 against him is
not enough there can be no doubt of the
ability and inclination on the part of the
old Bay State to double these figures.
Jonnie's coura e is like the bulls when he
ran up the ira, j.. to meet the approaching
locomotive, ard his Judgment is fully as
detective Portsm outh Evening Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
AUGUSTA POSTOFFICE.
OFFICE HOURS.

Assissdns Posfmasfsr. Sundays sxccpted).
a. IN. to p. IN. Money Order Department.
and Registry Division .. m. to p. m.
Stamp window Q. m. to 8 p. m.
General Delivery, Sundays excepted). $50
Q. m. to 8 p. m. Sundays els to 10. Is a. m.
Carriers Delivery. Sundays exceptcd). a.
m and p. m. In the business sections and
more thickly settled residence sections, 1850
a. m. and D. m. in addition to other deliver
les. Sunday delivery at the postoffce win
dow, 9.l5 to lois q. m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Only 3 per cent of the women in Con-
necticut voted at the late town elections.
A fact that leads the Hartford Times to re-
mark that at is pretty hard work to get
men to vote at elections, and it looks as if
it were always going to be so times harder
to get the women to vote."-[ Norwich
Bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

A correspondent from Msdrid writes that
it is hard to decide which are more plenti-
full in that vicinity, bears or marriages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Mrs. Henry knowlton of East Sanger
quis county. Ii is two and one-half feet
in height and at present contains three hun
dred blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Down in Knox county they are contrasting
honors on the largest number of casks made.
Up to date the championship is held by O.
J.. Mank of North Waldoboro, who made
l40 casks in two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Manchester's (EEg) new water works,
which it has taken over seven years to
construct, are nearly ready. The water is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

inbridge no wonder Tammany trembles
Mt the movement started in New York
city.
Vice President Steven son is to speak
for David B. Hill in New York. 1t is fair
to presume that President Cleveland will
appear on the day of the funeral, even if
he does not care to kiss the corpse at any
preceding date.
Democratic leaders do not need to worry
and fret over the in junction go bury
your sorrows." If they will wait until
November the people will do the job with
neatness and dispatc and be glad of the
chance to include the party in the arrange
lnent.
John E. Russell's nomination does not
please the New York Sun, for it rises to
remark of the Massachusetts convention
and it's actn'n: If the Massachusetts
Democrats had been of the same generous
stuff as the Democrats of New York, and
equally intent on subordinating their own
welfare to that of the party at large, they
would have nominated their best man,
William E. Russell, just as the New
Workers nominated ELL. Putting up
John E. Russell at this time is like hoist
ing piece of tissue paper to a furious
Gale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Several of Saco's most popular society
young ladies are to be the ushers at an en-
tertainment soon 70 come off in that city in
the interests of charity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
MAINE GOSSIP.
The club woman has been a prominen,
figure in Auburn this week.

The report from the Skowhesan shoe
has about $50 people on its pay roll, and as
the business is steadily growing this num-
Der ill soon b. increased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
Luxuriant Hair

With clean, Wholesome scalp, free
from irritating and scaly eruptions,
is produced by CUTICURA SOAP,
the most effective skin purifying
and identifying Soap in the world,
as we'll as purest and sweetest for
toilet, bath, and nursery. 1t clears
the scalp and hair of crusts, scales,
and dandruff, destroys microscopic
insects which feed on the hair,
soothes irritated and itching sur
faces, stimulates the hair follicles,
and supplies the roots with energy
and nourishment. For the pre-
vention of facial blemishes, for
giving brilliancy and freshness to
the complexion, as we'll as for
cleansing the scalp and invigorating
the hair, it is without a peer.
For bad compilations, oily, notify skin, red, rough
M as and shapeiess mails, dry. thin. and falling
hair, and simple baby blenishes it is wonderful.
Sold throughout the wsE3d Price, acc. PoTrxR
Dauc AND CHEN. Cokr,, Sole Props, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

BuckAeld people are waking up to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
NOTE AND EMIT.

If the women of Kentucky beat Brock
lnbridge. NO wonder Tammany trembles
Mt the movement started in New York
rttv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The dog poisoner is abroad in Nv port,
aud quite number of family pets have
fallen victims. The people are very indig-
nant over the matter, and if discovered the
guilty party will be punished to the full ex-
tent of the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13
the age of 16 years at two shillings and

the age of l6 years at two shillings and
three pence each.
The best executed piece of work il
shown in the valu alton book of 1888. 1t Is
a written book, the text and figures being
as Fl 1ely formed and is artistically ex-
ecuted as copperplate. The property is
| ESTIMATED" by the selectmen, Obedlah
Williams, Lieut. Thomas Smiley and Eben
Moore.
In 1889 the town was fined by the Gen
eral Court of Massachusetts fl9, for moi
sending a preventative to the Legislature.
How things have changed! Now, there ore
dozen APP lie ants for every chance 10 DC
sent as representative, generally resulting
in a quarrel b. ciuse they can't all go.
In 1871 an article was put 10 the town
war; ant "to see if the town will vote fol
swine to run at large" There was an
other article to raise beef and clothing
for the army of the Revolution, certain
amount being apportioned to all the
towns in the District of Maine, according
to their inhabitants. Our fathers got the
people together in frequent town meetings,
and the patriotic duty of raising supplies
for the army was often the theme under
consideration. At this time the crows were
as great nuisance in the farmers cornfield
as now, and the town paid bounty of fifty
cents for each black rascars head. Quite
an inducemcnt for the organization OF hunt
ing parties.
A. showing the transition, made ne cessary
BY the laws of business the tax of 1874 was
assessed in the pounds, shillngs and pence
of E ngland, and that of 1895 in the dollars
and cents of our present currency.
That WAS the period when church and
State were one, when the town hired the
mini ,ter, and the property was taxed Tor
his support. We copy from the original the
following petition presented to the select
men in l777.
To tie .Selcctmen Of Vassalbor0.
GENTLEMEN The petition of US the sub
scribers, Inhabitants of said town, Humbly
shewe that where as said Town hath for
a long Time Been without an Orthodox
preacher of the gospel in it, and your Peti
TONERS being fully sensible that to Neglect
| to have preaching in said Town is going
cour ter TO the Divine command and an In
let to Vice and immortality
Your Petitioners therefore Humbly pray
that in your warrant for the next annual
March meeting in said Town you insert an
article to see if the Town will Grant sum
of money to Hire minister the summer
ensuing, or some part thereof. and act on
anything pertaining to the premises as they
in their wisdom shall see fit.
And as in duty bound, your Petitioners
shall ever pray.
VLssalboro, Feb. IL, l777.
COLLINS MOORE,
STEPHEN BARTON,
CHAs JACKSON,
| JOHN BRAGG,
JONATHAN BALLARD,
JosEPH WEBER,
| JAMES BACON,
DANIEL JACKSON,
| NATHANIEL WATERS,
GAMALIEL GERALD,
REUBEN FREEMAN,
| NATH'L Doe,
JONAS PRIEST,
GEO STRAIT,
| md pfh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Newports water works will be completed
in about six weeks, and the people are al
ready making plans for grand celebration
of the event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

Up to date the championship is held by o.
l.. Mank of North Waldoboro, who made
l4O casks in two days.
Mrs. B. F. Maddocks of Belfast, is re-
joicing over the recovery of pen and PEN
holder which had been lost nearly "a years.
When she was seven years Of age her
father gave her steel pen and reversible
japanned pen holder, steel pens being quite
rare at that time. With them she wrote her
name in her little Bible, together with the
date, Dec. 10, 1910, usiog ink made by her
mother from maple bark and copperas.
The pen was put away in bureau drawer
and when text wanted could not be found.
This fall in overhauliDg the bureau it was
found in crack in one of the drawers,
where it had laid for over half q century.
The pen is stamped sHerts & Son, school
pen No. /" and is very smooth working.
Two Guilford men who started for Mount
Katahdin on hunting trip about week
ago, intending to remain there about three
weeks have returned home disguised. They
say the woods we're so full of men shooting at
everything Unfortunately and soaring OIL
the big game, and in fact making it so ex-
tremely dangerous that they concluded that
home was the place for them for the pres
ent at least. They tell of one man who
had bullet put through his hat. and of an
other who discovered brother hunter
aiming at him, and shouted jlst in time to
save being shot for deer.
The question Of new bridge between
Lewiston and Auburn i, being agitated in
| the twin cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-13

The question of new bridge between
Lewiston and Auburn i, being agitated in
the twin cities.