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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
DANCER From the Two Extremes.

The work of exploding theories seems to
be an important one. Its Importance is be-
log quite generally recognized among writ
ers for the public press. 1t is made neces
sary and is stimulated by the alar ming null
tiplicity of theories that have recently
swarmed and the active IroseA ting being
carried forward by the theorists. Very few
who read and listen to the arguments for
amelioration of the hived poor of the cities,
ever stop to consider that this very condi-
ton of the poor in the cities is largely
of their own choice; that were there
no private ownership of land and
transportation were free into the glorious
country with its sunshine and its pure air
there would b, comparatively few of the
denizens of the slums who would take ad-
vantage of the opportunity, and fewer still
who would remain in the country, be able
20 obtain living there or who would thrive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Rev. DR.. Wilson of New York in a SER
mon on municipal corruption Sunday eve
ming told vast amount of truth when he
said; 1.-The present state of things has
grown largely put of the tip system. We
tip servants il hotels, railway trains, and
everywhere. And so long as we put men
with the servant spiri. in them in positions
of SO high responsibility as that held by a
policeman, he will expect to be tipped, and
that becomes blnckmail after a while. This
whole tip system is a curse and fraud, and
is rapidly changing American citizens into
seryile class"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

The men arrested at Memphis for lynch
ing six negroes may or may not receive
their Just deserts. 1t has positively been
proven that several of the lynched negroes
were innocent But that has been true in
previous lynchings and the horrible fact
was then looked upon as mere coincidence.
There are several reasons why these Mem
phis murderers should be punished. In
that part of the South there is doubtless
feeling among very many that killing
colored person if innocent is wrong. Then
sgain it is bad form" The young scions Of
Southern chivalry with sportive tendencies
like young Desha Breckenridge used
to find "nigger killing stimu-
lating pastime. But good many of
the common people wanted to share in the
sport which had now beoome common.
White trash found entrce to these select
killing bees which cor quently lost much
of their social ecldt. Then fear of negro
domination grew less among the respectable
people as fear of domination by political
thugs educated in political terrorism in
creased. And so il has come about that
lynching negroes isn't fashionable diver
sion. Indeed it bahooves the colored peo-
pie who have so long and vainly supplicst
ed the goddess, Justice, only to find her ut
terly blind, to fall at the feet of the goddess
Fashion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
They Do Well to Feast Him.
(Rrooklyn Standard Union.

fBfOOKIyn Standard mon.
There is to be great British free trade
banquet in London in honor of Mr.. Wilson
of the rushing Shenandoah, who is abroad
for perfect repose. The banquet is ten
dered by the chamber of commerce of the
capital city of the British Empire. Bayard
is TO be there, and will discriminate only il
favor of that match mandatory in Will
mington. The eyes of Delaware are on
him about that. Isi1or Strauss is to be
there. We hope to hear that Mr.. Collins
will be able to attend. He is very British
Irishman. England would like to have the
Wilson bill. She cannot gormandise suf-
fcienty on the German bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Gen. Ezeta, who has been discharged
from the custody of our government on the
ground that the offences charged against
him were those committed in time of war
and that there were no grounds for ex-
tradition, ought to thank his lucky stars.
Instead it appears that he intends to return
to the scene of his troubles. He protests
that he shall not return until called, but he
will undoubtedly have one that will suffice
for him to participate in the revolutionary
struggles of Central America, without which
such as Ezeta would not find life worth
the living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
A CONSCIENTIOUS YOUNG PAPA.


Very ThOugntful OF b8Dy ana very AuAOuS
to Tell the Truth.
On board one of the great ocean liners
recently came very conscientious young
papa. He was blond, he was fat, he was
earnest of demeanor, and he sat down be-
side the customs officer in the saloon Of
the steamer and gave his name with ar
nxious and truthful expression of coun-
tenance.
Are you alone9" asked the customs
official, who was blond himself, but slen-
der. The fat young conscientious papa
blushed consciously.
NO." he answered. II have my vito
with me. We went abroad for our we'd
ding trip a year ago January, and have
our baby. He isl
How many pieces of baggage have
you?' interrupted the imperturbable Off
cial.
-Four trunks, two satchcls and shawl
strap"
HIM! Seven. Have you anything to
declareS'
well, don't know. Ihave three little
plaques, bought for the baby. They are
about so big. He took notice of them in
a store They are quite bright colored, you
see He'--
How much did they cost?"
''About SO pfennigs apieceS"
"What?',
Fifty pfennigs apiece"
"H'mv' said the customs officer again.
"That's all right Anything elsc?"
Yes. We have a large case of Blanks
food for babies. You see, it's cheaper on
the other side than it is here at home, al
though it's made in the United States.
It's the same kind Of food babies are fed
here'-
"That's all right" Tho customs officer
began to have to act tho imperturbable. 1t
no longer came easy. Anything else?"
Nothing else thought might be duti-
able" When tho usual formal questions
were asked about merchandise, commits
sions, etc, he gave his word and was told
where to sign his name, and the official
turned to the next person in the long line
waiting at his left in the dining room
chairs. The young blond papa hesitatcd
again before the solemn signing of his
name to tho document.
Il have one other article perhaps l
ought to declare" he said conscientiously.
''What is it?''
"a college tablecloth."
ga WHAT"
"A college tablecloth. I thought that
when the baby gets ready to go to col
lege'--
And then broad and beautiful smile
rippled over the officials face. His tired
look was gone. But he only said in gentle
tones, which fell like balm upon tho ears
of the waiting passengers, weary of for
eign tongues:
'Oh, that's oil right too!''-New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

The postal department under this ad-
ministration has been making hystencal
endeavors to abbreviate the names of post
offices. But they harvested an inhabited
hornets nest when they changed the name
of Appomattox postollice to Surrender"
The veteran Rebs were mad and we don't
blame them. AS well call the Philadelphia
postoffice Lullaby, or New York city Crok-
erville. Besile aren't the ex-Confederates
running this administration?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
Elephants In Africa.

The elephant of Africa is still toler-
ably abundant animal It's numbers,
though doubtless diminished by more than
one-half within this century, are probably
to be counted by the hundred thousand.
Nevertheless in less than 100 years the
Geld which is occupied has been greatly
reduced, and between the ivory hunter and
the sportsman, armed with guns Of ever
increasing deadliness twill certainly not
require another century of free shooting to
annihilate the African species.
phia Press. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
Daily Seaaebee gonraat
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken of I'M
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSE
BILE FOR THE PRESENTATION Or RETURN Oh
REJECTED COMMUNICATIONS.
Address all communications relating te
subscriptions and advertisements to BURLEiGI
2FLYaT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Now that Superintendent Byrnes, the
great head of the New York police depart
ment, acknowledges the right Of DR.. Park
hurst or any other citizen to criticize the
force of that city we may expect police
officials in other cities to concede that the
is not owned by them in toto.
Parkhursts crusade has not been in vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Adispatch from Vienna says: The khe-
dives mother has been in Constantinople
week. She carried with her handsome
presents for the sultan's eldest daughter,
with view to securing her as the khe-
dives wife. 1t is not likely that she will
gain the sultan's consent to the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Philadelphia has discovered vile sweat
shops in her midst and an incredible con-
dition of affairs. The sweat shop must
20. There is enough of public conscience
to feel uneasy under the knowledge of
such a horrible white slavery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Ex-Marshal Tarbox of Biddeford found
pearl weighing SO grains in a hen clam at
Hills Beach a short time ago. An au-
thority on pearls, who has handled them
for nearly half a century, said there is
nothing like it III the market. at is worth
what anybody will give for it," he added.
There are some people, perhaps, who
would give you 81 900 for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
must be growing suspicion that Maine j;
an unsafe field for murderous operations.

During the 50 years of Elijah Norton's
life he has expended 80 cents for rum, tea,
coffee and tobacco. As this amount was
all expended in his early days what bank
account he'd had if he had only put the
money at interest, But no. he is living at
his home in Pennington in good health and
tranquil mind wasting no vain regrets for
his will oats sown in early days.
Many of the farmers lads in the State
are realizing that good crop of apples this
fall means extra work for them. As there
is good crop ia other parts of the country
the remuneration won't be large. But
there'll be apples to eat this winter and
nearly all can afford to have them.
The man who sold two good sheep in
Skowhegan the other day for twenty-five
cents says the Democrats didn't prophesy
any such condition when they asked him
to vote for Cleveland back in 92. Strange
oversight. But even the Republicans didn't
prophesy anything quite as bad.
The Fairfield Journal thinks many of
the people want the State to insure their
buildings, and that they will endeavor to
get the Legislature to act in the matter.
There are others who think the Legislature
should provide for fire inquests as a pre-
ventive of inceudiaryism and consequent
increase in insurance rates. And these are
not the only views concerning the insurance
question, which is being much discussed
just now. 1t will doubtless be agitated be-
fore the Legislature.
Domestic felicity in family where the
husband eats in one county and the wife in
another is so rare as to be worthy of men
ton. Andrew Palmer's house is on the
line between the York county town of
Buxton and the Cumberland town of Cor
ham. One of the pair eats in York county
and the other in Cumberland. They sleep
in bedroom on the York county side, and
so Mr.. Palmer votes in Buxton. He is
taxed in both towns.
Some have heretofore had suspicion
that the dividing line between poet and
an insane person was extremely thin. In
deed the line which separates the editor OF
poet Cal illusions and the inmate of
lunatic asylum consists (under pressure)
solely in the fact that the latter is confined
and the former is not We are reminded
of these facts by the receipt of the follow
ing from one of our correspondents: can
insane man i'll Montville on being informed
of the result of the recent election replied
in verse as follows:
We've got the Johnnies in a fix.
If we run them for what we're worth,
Ia eighteen hundred and ninety-siX
We're bound to chase Them off the earth."'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
A Conundrum.
IN. Y, SUM-

The temperance of Mr.. Frank H. Hurd
in Ohio politics is favorable symptom.
Mr.. Hurd is one of the most earnest and in
telligent on the subject of the tariff of our
STANDARDIZATION Herald.
The tariff of our statesmen? And what
in thunder is the tariff of our statesmen?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Judge Glynor must have seen that Tam
many wanted to borrow his reputation. As
under the circumstances borrowing and
stealing would be synonymou the judge
would find himself a defeated candidate
turned adrift and stripped of his reputation.
What a revenge that would be for the
political bosses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

But old Sisyphus had something tangible
to boost and the Democrats haven't. Their
burden consists rather in what they haven't
than in what they have, nevertheless they
can't get it TO the top of the HILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
PRESS COW MENrS.
A Good Sign Surely.
{ BiIdeford Journal. J

Although Arkansas went Democratic, it
is not altogether without hope, for nearly
forty of tine sixty counties in that state
voted to prohibit the sale of liquor within
their borders. When the state gets as pro-
gressive as this, it is not far from the Re-
nnhlinan fold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

The New York Democracy seems to have
had as much difficulty in securing guber-
material candidate as did their Maine breth-
rem. The reason is apparent. But to think
of the great party in New York driven to
the straits of that party in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

DIR. William Everett is nothing unless
graceful. He prefers to modestly deposit
himself in cavity to undergoing the opera
tion at the hands of the voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Candidate William Singerly of Pennsyl-
vania is preparing an explanation for his
overwhelming defeat, that he knows is
coming, by telling his forces to never mind
him, but to vote for Democratic represen
tatives to the legislature. 1t will be easy
to say "They did as I told them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
MAINE GOSSIP.

Reports come from Calais that par
tridges are plenty; from Bangor AMI vi
cinity that they are scarce. The latter
report is borne out by the empty game
haze
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

On the wall of the south aisle of HERE
ford cathedral, in England, is preserved
the celebrated "Mappa Mundi" (date circa
12S2-130O). The map is chiefly filled with
ideas taken from ancient historians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Hill hasn't any idea of being victim
this year, and therefore declines to be
candidate fos governor in New York. Da-
vid B. knows enough to keep under cover
when it is going to rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

The nests of the termites, or white ants,
are proportional to the size and weight Of
the builders, the greatest structures in the
world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

The freight service performed by the
railroads of the United States in 1892 was
equivalent to moving ss,24l, O5O, 225 tons
one mile. The compensation therefor was
b709, Bic, O42
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

There were 1852 assertions from the
British army during last year. OF these
1854 were of men serving their first year
in the army. The percentage of assertions
to the strength of the army was 10 per
1000. Twenty years ago it was 20 per 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Mr.. Breckenridge was defeated by mar
row majority in his race for congress. He
does not appear to be very much worse,
however, than a very large number of
Democrats in his district, which is not
saying much for his district. He and his
constituents are what Mr. Watterson
would probably call homogeneous
people. 81 Charlestown News and Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Those who prepared the platform for the
New York Democratic convention must
ave sweat like Sisy plus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

A red-skinned fraud is being exhibited
at the Antwerp exhibition as Sitting
Bull" The genuine old chief, it will be
remembered, went to the happy hunting
grounds many moons since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

The Boston & Maine management likes
the colors of the Maine Central depots so
well that it has dsciLed to use the same
colors aloug its route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

selves with remaining at home, while the
westerners are bitter in their denunciation
OF the leaders of their party. Whether
they remain at home or whether they
quarrel an overwhelming defeat is their
portion Portsmouth Evening Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

In Hoigdon lives Mrs. Moore, IS year
of yarn and wove so yards of cloth. In
No. Paris, girl of IL, who does the work
for family of five and takes care of her
sisters all younger than herself, besides
many days she carries the mail to West
Paris two and one-halt miles. Such tasks
seem disproportionate to such extremes of age
ard some may question the wisdom of them.
None, however, will question the thrift and
energy which characterize them and are in
deed commendable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

The original home Of the bison was In
the Great Salt Lake valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Prawda in prison, Ouelette captured ami
the Monmouth murderer likely t. be, the. 9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

" a NT0 put In these columns secure
" &A4v = - more answers than those who
have not tried II are aware
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Senator Voorhees,, after using his knife
on silver, is now blubbering a good deal
over the demonstration of the metal. 1t
is said that the bear who killed the VOLTS
grandmother went to the funeral dressed
in deep mourning and wept heartily
ATLANTA Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Commander McCalla, who has the repu-
tation of being the most ferocious brute
in the navy, has been making a John L.
Sullivan exhibit of himself in California.
Why can not our government rent Nc
Gala out to the Japa1Xse during their
little war with China?-[New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

In the treasure room of the maharajah
of Barnda is stored a carpet which cost
100000. 1t is only 1Oxe feet, but is
woven from strings of pure pearls, with
center and corner circle of diamonds 1t
took three years to make it, and was in
tended as gift to Mahometan beauty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
Some of the Kent's Hill boys are enjoy

Some of the Kent's Hill boys are enjoy
ing the predicament in which they found
one of their professors at the Kennebec
fair in Readfield, last week. The profess
sor wanted boy to go for a score card and
seeing one perambulsting the grounds with
the GRAND and obigingly held the banner
while the lad WAS gone. The good profess
sor diin't notice the inscription on the ban.
ntr but some of his students who came
aloug Just then did and smiled for the in
sript n read, "a dance tonight at Read
Il I'D Corner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING.

Consolation prizes: Resolutions endors-
ing the national administration, adopted
by Democratic state and congress conven-
tions.-[New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

The spirit of Christian charity is abroad
in Brunswick. Some of the people who
have been annoyed by the laying of sewer
pipe in front Of their houses, by the damage
done their water pipes and more petty prov
ocations, have, nevertheless, taken pity on
the poor Italian toilers in the trenches and
have literally dispensed hot coffte and
doughnuts among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Another precious pair of fools in New
York have ended their lives as a result of
lngersolls views on suicide. The liberty
OF the press is good thing, but it is sadly
abused when made TO serve as the evangel
of elf-murder.-[Lowell Courier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26
NOTE AND COM MENT.,

The administration is getting together
Carlisle will explain it all to Cleveland at
Gray Gables
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Amelia Rives- Chanler, according to one
who saw her Friday in New York, "has
changed in appearance and her figure has
lost its girlish lines Her hair, which was
once very light in tint, has grown some
what dark, and there is plump and
matronly look about the authoress which
explains the more settled and tranquil
character of her recent fiction"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

There is a bit of woodland not far from
Pittsfield which is likely TO be the arena of
law breaking Quite number of deer have
been making their haunts in those woods,
which lie partly in Somerset and partly in
Waldo county. Now in the latter county
it is Unlawful to kill deer for the ne xt four
years. Will the sportsman afflicted with
buck fever be a competent judge of just
where in those woods the county line runs?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

1.-The long, stiff leaves of a pineapple
plant" said Floridian, "are. SO formed
that heavy dew or light rain will give
nourishment to the roots. Each leaf is a
conductor which leads the water to the
heart of the plant, where it collects in a
diminutive reservoir, allowing the plant
to drink the fluid at it's leisure. 1t is not
rare to see small green frog sitting in
this pool of water, and he gazes at the OBJ
server with look of solid enjoyment as if
the whole arrangement was created for his
special comfort"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug and
Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-26

For pimples. blackheads, red and oily skin, red,
ing hair and simple baby bemishes it is wonderful.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-03
specimen Case..

5. II. Clifford, New Castle. Wis. was
troubled withncurnlgia and rheumatism.
his stomach was disOrdcrcd his liver was
affected tu an alarming degree. appetite
icll AWAY, aud he WIS terribly reduced i'm
flesh and strength. Three bottles al
Electric Bittcrs cured him.
Edward shepherd, Harrisburg, H..
had running sore ON Ills lex 81 Cisht
years standing. Used three bottles al
Electric Bittcrs and seven boxes al Buck.
lcn'r Arnica Salyc, and his leg lsaounh and
well. John Speaker, Catwba. O.. had
large Fever rores on his hex. doctors said
hc was incurnllc. One bottle ~ Electric
Bittcrs nud on box Bucklcu's Arnicn
Splvc cured HIM cntircly. sold at Hook
ing'a HhnfnnrN' 3