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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
MAINE GOSSIP.

The Portland Argus publishes a story to
the effect that about two weeks after Mayor
Harrison of Chicago was shot, someone fired
a 80 calibre shot through the window of
Mayor Bakers office and that had the mayor
been sitting there as appeared from the street
he would have been hit in the head. No one
was in the Office at the time and the bullet
hole WAS not discovered until the next morn
ing. Firing at shining marks is becoming
altogether too frequent in this world but
Maine hasn't been Inflicted with disease.
Even if that shot were fred through Mayor
Bakers window it might have been an acct
dent and at worst an attempt to brighten.
There certainly is strong evidence that
Fred Cover, husband of Lillian Nordica
was not lost in the English channel with his
balloon several years ago but is alive today.
If as is charged his disappearance was a
ruse to escape the bonds of matrimony with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

The wrecking of the Grand Bazaar al
Constantinople will be more appreciated by
those who have visited it and found there
one of the great attractions of the Moslen
capital. This Grand Bazaar consisted in q
maze of streets covered by massive build.
ing of Byzantine architecture, the light be-
ing admitted through the numerous holes
which pierce the large number of little
domes in the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

1t seems almost uncalled for to speak Of
Debs as partially reformed dipsomaniac
cigarette fiend and accuse him of using the
pronoun 1--WE" which Roscoe Conkling said
was made use of only by kings, editors and
men with tapeworm. But after all it seems
that Debs started out for notoriety more
than anything else and he is getting bis FL
He'll be troubled with it but brief time
however. Occasionally in the future he viii
be referred to as a shooting star of the
troublous scenes of 1894 and then will b
forgotten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Out in California the strikers who were
looking forward with glee to a chance to
shoot some of the regulars are now sub
hitting to having their headquarters
searched and the arms and ammunition they
had been storing there seized. Terrorism
will not be tolerated in this glorious country
of 0uIs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Why are the Democratic conferees on
the tariff bill dilly qualifying? Their orators
have been telling the country that the bill
was the only thing necessary to bring bust
ness millennium. Anyhow the Republicans
can't be blamed for this delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Now that people generally have decided
that Senator PETER and Henry George have
been talking treason these gentlemen may ar
rive at a consciousness of whittier their arrani
theories are bringing them. We hope so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Only last month the American Railway
Union voted unanimously against compul-
sorry arbitration. Pray, for what has it
since been trying to upset the business
world?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

The strike has brought out one fact
obtained through the Investigations of a
labor statistician, that in Chicago not more
than quarter of the laboring people be-
long to labor organizations. This let's a
light in on the big bluff which Debs, Sow
ereign ct ais have been making.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
Daily 4eaaebee 9ourm.l.
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken of un
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSE
BILE FOR THE PRESERVATION Or RETURN OF
REJECTED CONVERSATIONS.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to BURLEIGI
i FLYST, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Not for a long time has the flag of this
country been so much appreciated, South
as well as North and West as well as East.
The favorite badge in Chicago today is a
pin emblem of the Stars and Stripes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

The exit of Prendergast was devoid of
that sensationalism which in some instances
has proved an incentive to crime on the
part of those with abnormal craving for
notoriety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Loss occasioned by the strike may not be
SO heavy in Chicago as reported but the
measure of the damage to the country at
large cannot be appreciated or accurately
estimated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

When really good thing is found the
people have way of sticking to it. On
the falling market there has been reduc-
ton of only about 10 per cent. in the price of
Maine canned goods in contrast with 80 to
40 per cent. reduction in California canned
goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

There are four of a crew on an East
Boothbay fishing schooner, each of whom
weighs more than 200 lbs. There ought to
be no need of shifting the cargo on board
that vessel, but if the crew should see sea
serpent and all run to one side, the craft
would probably be capsized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Notwithstanding all talk to the contrary
there has been little selling by foreigners
of American securities on account of the
.trikn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

The Journal is under obligations to
Senator Hale for valuable public docu-
ment-"Tariff Hearings Before the Com
mittee on Ways and Means"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Sovereign was not recognized by thu,
American Federation of Labor, neither hal,
he been by the organization he assumes to
represent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
Deb. descends from debsotism to disaster

Are the Democrats delaying the tariff
bill until the sugar trust may import all Il e
crop be fore the duty takes effect!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY B. CLEAVES
OF PORTLAND.
For Representatives to Congress
OF PORTLAND.

First District-
Second Uistrict-NELsoS DTsGLEY, JR.,
of Lewiston.
Third Uistrict-SETH l.. MhLIKEE, OF
Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLEs A. BoUTELLE,
of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
BOWDITCH, WEBSTER & co.

the fair singer, Mr.. Cover would seem en-,
titled to the appellation "crank."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Lawyers as well as publishers are likely
to profit from these newspaper voting con.
tests. A defeated contestan in Thomastor
has brought lawsuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
The following presidential ticket has been
proposed by the Utica Morning Herald:

Campsigners have been inspired by log
cabins, hard cider and tin dinner pals. We
suggest as inspiration for the above ticket
that long-eared ass be led in the process
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Anyone doubling that man evolutes up
ward should note that in North Franklin
for the first time in the history of that re-
gion, green peas were drug by the first of
July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Corinna is assured that Hon. d. D.
Stewart and his wealthy brother, Levi Stew
art of Minneapolis, are going to build fine
town hall for the towns people. Corinna
is in luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

The reliable farm hand is at premium
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

To committees rather than conventions
seems to be left the choice of Democratic
candidates in this State. The Plum Trust
was committee you know. But candidates
for state Offices are much shyer than those
for national plums.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

A Portland man has invented an ether
motor for the bicycle and it is thought it
will be cheaper, require less heat and be
more effective than the steam motor
Rapid transit in the country may yet be
solved by the bicycle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
waldo County.

Senator-Isaac II. Jackson, Belfast.
Sherifi-S. G. Norton, Palermo.
County treasurer-Alfrcd a. Small, Belfast.
County At orney-Ellery Bowden, Winterport.
County Commissioner Joseph .. Brock,
Scsrsport.
Register of s-George ID. McCrlis. Belfast.
CLERK OF Courts ileston wadlin, Northport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
Franklin County.

Senator George W. Stone, Jay.
Shern-Giibcrt Miller. Wilton.
County Treasurer Daniel NJ. Bonncy Farm
ington. #..
County Attorney-Elmer +. Richards, Farm
ingon
County Commissioner -Jabez S. Mooers, New
Sharon,
Register of Dceds.-BcnJamin Goodwin, Farm
iBgton.
Clerk of Courts.-Byron NJ Small. Wilton:
Register of Probate-Frank w. Batter. Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

As prize fighting is about the safest and
most remunerative business for toughs with
more Drawn than brains it is not strange
that Bobby Dobbs should raise a wall at
being ignored. What's color got to do with
it anyway? A calico colored bull was never
known to refuse to fight rival because the
latter might be black. Give Dobbs a
chance, he is making so much noise with
bis mouth that he disturbs people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Senators-Frank W. Hoyey, Pittsfeld; Charles
A. Marston, Skowhegan.
Sheriff.. L. Niles New Portland.
County Trcasurer--Ro bland /. Patten' Skowhe
gan.
County A,torueY--Ben s. Collins, Arson.
County Commits soner- Henry {. Webbcr, Pal
myra.
Register of Dccds--Llewelyn Goodwin, Skowhe
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
Cumberland County.

Senatora-Georgc NJ. Seiders. Portland; Charle 8
M. Waterbouse, Westbrook; William NJ. Cook.
Casco; Matthew G. Morrill, Gray.
Shern-Samuel ID. PIummer, Scarboro.
County Treasurcr-Daniel y. Chenery, Decring.
County Attorncy-Charles "A. True Portland.
County Commssoner-Natha ii. Seayey,
Harrison.
Register OF Deeds G. Fred Murch, Westbrook.
Clerk of Courts BE aInin e. Stone. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BLIR.
Organized 1848.
BANKING ROOMS 235 WATER ST.

TRUsTExs-Wm. =. Badger. j. II. Manley. L.
e. Cornish, LepdsU Titcomb, b. +. PARROT.
Deposits received and placed on interest the
first day Of every month.
Interest paid or credited on account on the nrst
Wednesday Of February and August.
Deposits are exempt by law from all taxes. and
accounts are strictly confidential.
Especial privileges afforded to Executors, Ad.
ministrators, Guardians. Trustees. married WON
| en- and minors.
apr9dtf EDWIN c. DUDLEY, Trcas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
Hancock County.

Senator'S Elmer l.. Spodord, Deer Isle; Gilbert
Il. simpson, sullivan.
Sheriff. illom Fenuelly, Eden.
County Treasurcr-James +. Davis, Ellsworth.
County Attorney--E 81 Clark. Eden.
County missioners- Nahum Hinckley, Blue
hill Perry w. Richardson, fremont.
Register of Deeds-WIlliam Il. Iampbell, Els
worth.
Clerk of Courts John knowlton, Ellsworth.
Judge of Probate--Oscar 7. Cunningham, Bucks
mort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

Seuators-R odney'C. Penney, Monson.
Sherin-Abial T.. Leonard, Milo.
County Treasurer-Frank T.. Quincy, Dover.
County Attorncy-Milcs w. Mcintosh, Brown
vile. :s
County Commissoner-M. j. Jewett, Sanger
willie.
Register OF Deeds -Alauson NJ. Warren. Dover.
Judge OF Probate-Elias j. Hale, FoNcroft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16

senators-Albert Il. Savage, Auburn, j. Wesley
Maxwell, Webster.
sheriff benjamin j. Hill Auburn.
County Treasurer Noel b. Potter, Lewiston.
County AitOrney-Wilbur II. Judkins, Lewis
ton.
County Commits sioner-Walter r. Beals, Turner
Register Of Dceds-Silas Spraguc, Auburn.
Clerk OF Courts-I. w. Hanson, Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
Aroostook County.

Senators Edward Wiggn, Prtsquc Isle; Rams
ford W. Shaw, HoultoD.
Sheriff Henry q. Sharp Monticello.
County Trcasnrcr-Icland o. Ludwig. IIoulton.
County Attorney X. Lumbcrt. Carl
bou
County Commissioner-Jame W. Ambrose,
Sherman.
Hegister of Deeds, Southern District James
II. Kidder, 1Ioulton. #-z..
Register of Deeds, Northern District-Leyite Il.
ThibOdeau, Madawaska
Clerk of Courts-Michael NJ. Clark, HOutOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-16
Knox County.
PenobscOt County.

Seuat0rs-William Engel, Bangor; Edgar Il.
Weeks. Old Town, Albert Il. Day, DiNmont.
Sheriil-William +. Reed, Bangor.
County Trensurer-Htnry l.. Siubbs, Bangor.
County Attorney Charles "A. Bailey, Bangor.
County Commits sioner-W lillian |. Leavitt, Ply
mouth.
Register of Dccds-John 7. Bowler Bangor.
Clerk of Courts-Charles y. Sweet, Bangor.
Register of Probate-Amos T.. Hardy, Bangor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-19
THE CITY POST OFFICE.
Forty-One Men at Work TOdny-Gen
eral Average for Seven Weeks.

For seven weeks now The Star has been
noting the progress on the new city post
office building and the number of men en-
ployed there daily. The eighth week. there
fore, begins today, and there is really no
Improvement to be noted, except that
which resulted from the development of
the work to point where 1t could be said
to be at high-water mark. 1t has been
seen that at no time has there been hun
dred men employed on the site in one day,
and now the daily figures are running
around the forty mark. Today there are
forty-one, who furnish material which, ac-
cording to the original calculation of The
Star, would finish the building on or about
the 18th OF May, 1889.
Last week the average was 80 1-2 men
per day, a little over one-eighth as many
as are daily employed on the new library
building. The general average for the sew
en- weeks that have just passed Is frac-
ton short of forty-niue men, made up as
follows: First week, IS 1-6; second week,
36 So; third week, 43 2-6; fourth week,
80 2-6; fifth week, IA 5-6; sixth week. Al 4-6;
seventh week, 81 3-6
the temporary home on q street, the forty
one men employed today would prolong
the construction until the government
would have paid out, from first to last,
S91, 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-19
Personal Mention,

b. b. Smalley, national democratic COM
mttecman of Vermont, is at the E,bbItt
T. III. Sherley, national democratic COM
mitteeman of Kentucky, is at the Ebbitt
Judge X. +. BeckEam of Fort Worth
Texas, is at the Ebbtt.
Capt. c. y. Abbey of New York is at the
Ebbitt.
Admiral r. w. Stemtle, U. S. N, and
Mrs. Stemble are at the Ebbitt for the
winter.
Representative Corn of Indiana has gone
to his home in Elkhart for a few days.
Judge Advocate General Lemly of the
navy has returned from visit to his home
in North Carolina
Secretary Smith of the Interior Depart
ment VIII return from Georgia tomorrow.
Assistant Attorney General Thomas of
the Post once Department has returned
from legal trip to Atlanta
Senator John Sherman said today that
he would not be able to attend the Home
Market club banquet in Boston on the 22d
instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-19
PERSONNEL tOF THE NAVY
The Joint Congressional Committee Soon
to Resume Work.
Two Bills Have Been Prepared to
Remedy the TOphcavy Tend
ency of the Service.

Senator Butler who is chairman Of the
joint committee of the two houses Of Con-
gress on the personnel of the navy, is max
ing an effort to get the committee together
at an early day for the purpose of getting
a bill in shape to be presented at the be-
ginning of the next session, If possible,
which will solve the vexed problem of navy
reorganization. This question was under
consideration by the joint committee during
great deal Of the time of the last session,
and large mass Of testimony given by eX-
perts was taken, but it would appear that
very little progress was made toward Sc
curing the legislation desired. The commit
tee went SO far in it's work. however, to
discover that the task which has been set
it is very difficult one and still a task
which it is very necessary should be per-
formed. The navy is at present suffering
srom surfet of officers, and Senator But
ler's committee is expected to find a way to
weed out the surplus without doing in
justice.
The tendency of a navy organized on the
plan OF ours is to grow topheavy at all
times, and this tendency was accelerated
by the large number OF cadets which en-
tered the Naval Academy during the war.
The officers who were thus created have
proved too numerous for times of peace,
and the time is now at hand when they are
reaching the higher ranks the glut is be-
ginning to be seriously felt. During the
long session Of the present Congress Secre-
tary Herbert went before the committee
and submitted his ideas by giving his testi-
mony, and also embodied them in q bill,
but the committee does not appear to have
been pleased with all the features Of the
bill and consequently failed to report it to
the full committee or to either house.
Representative Meyer, who is a member
of the joint committee, is also the author Of
bill of somewhat comprehensive terms,
but 1t does not seem to have received the
approval Of other members of the commit
tee. The disposition now appears to lean
toward a bill introduced by Representative
Catchings, the distinctive feature of which
is the creation of a reserve list. This bill
provides for an active list of sixteen rear
admlrals, sixty captains. 100 commanders,
scventy-four lieutenant commanders, 80
lieutenants, seventy-live lieutenants OF the
Junior grade anG a suffic lent number of en-
signs. 1t abolishos the rank of commodore.
The provision regarding the proposed re-
serve list renders the change to 1t in a
manner voluntary, but at the same time
holds out so many Inducements and pro-
vides for bringing such pressure to bear
that IL is believed >by the friends of the
measure that it would prove effective In re-
ddcing the force to reasonable dimensions.
1t is stated as going to show the evil of
permitting the present system to continue
in effect that the time viii soon come under
IL where there will be 1oG rear admirals In
service at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-19
THE CRUISER CINCINNATI.
A Brief Report of the Injuries She Re-
cCived-A Court of Inquiry Likely.

Acting Secretary McAdoo has received
from the commandant of the New York
navy yard brief telegraphic report upon
the injuries sustained by the cruiser Gin
cinnati near Execution rock, Long Island
Sound, last week. The injuries extend
along the two lower strakes or rows of
plates next the keel on the port side for
distance of sixty feet many of the plates
being dented and torn and the frames be-
ing bent in. 1t Is estimated that six weeks
time will be consumed in repairs. Within
few days the detailed report Of the
board, which is examining the ship, is ex-
pected, and probably a court of inquiry
will be then appointed to fix the RESPONSE
hility for the accident So far as is known
the injuries themselves do not clear up the
doubt that exists as to whether the ship
struck a rock or sunken wreck. The
difference is material; If 1t was a rock the
officers Of the ship would be responsible
for taking bad course: if it was sunken
and unknown wreck they would undoubt-
edly be acquitted of blame. Probably 1t
will be necessary for the court of inquiry
to visit the scene of the accident to satisfy
themselves on this point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-19
GOLD FIELDS IN AUSTRALIA.
A Good Opportunity Afforded for
United States Miners.


Very timely, in view of the great rush Of
prospectors from all quarters Of the globe
to the newly discovered gold mines Of
Australia, is an exhaustive report to the
State Department, just published, from
United States Consul General Mdratta, at
Melbourne. He has been besieged with
letters of inquiry from residents of Cali
fornia, Colorado, Nevada and other west
ern mining states, asking his advice about
going to Australia, and takes this method
Of answering inquiries. The report is very
instructive, and goes so far into detail as
to include a set of very practical sugges-
tionS, drawn up by the Australian minister
of mines for the guidance of people uR-
used to digging for gold, showing where
and how il is to be looked for, and TO aiG
those miners who want to get a little gold
for subsistence as quickly possible ia
easily worked ground. But the kernel OF
the report is in the following paragraph
There is good opportunity here for
miners from the United States well versed
in the best methods of obtaining gold but
ii is absolutely necessary that they come
well provided with both funds and expert
enc e, with sufficient Of the former to last
them at least six months, Irrespective of
what gold they may obtain. The machinery
and appliances in vogue here are not alto
gether the latest and best-in many cases
they are quite obsolete. If some of our
large manufacturers Of mining mac hinery
ana appliances would send representative
cut 70 these colonies 1t would, in my opin-
ion, we'll repay them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-19
CHANGES AT THE NAVY YARD.
Foreman Wilson and Master Molder
Cook Discharged by Secretary Herbert

w ana MASTER MOluer
Cook Discharged by Secretary Herbert
Secretary Herbert has made an important
change at the Washington navy yard in
the hope of improving the character of the
the discharge of George r. Wilson. fore
man of the machine shops. and George X.
Cook, master molder. one of his chief as
sistants. The cause of these discharges is
their alleged bad management of the ma
chine shop. The shop has done consider
months, principally in castings for gun
saddles, over 1900 pounds of which have
been rejected as unfit for use. The loss to
the government by these transactions. in
the matter of labor alone, is estimated at
$1,000. An investigation of the subject
showed that Cook had direct supervision
of most of the defective castings, and that
he was responsible for them, either be-
cause of neglect of duty or lack of eXecu-
tive ability. 1t Is said that Wilson's dis
charge is due to his failure to discover the
errors of his subordinates, to fix the re-
sponsibility where il belonged. In other
words, both men were discharged because
they seemed to be unable to enforce the
execution of good work and because they
had countenanced defective work for so long
a period. There is no reflection on their
own skill as workmen, but the department
concluded that they We're not the right
men for the import; mt places they held.
The action of the department is based on
reports made by the superintendent of the
gun factory. An examination of applicants
for the vacancies will be held at the navy
yard on the 18th proXimo.