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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
Photographic Prints.

If a finished platinum Photographic
print, obtained by cold development on
platinotype paper, be placed in an ordinary
uranium toning bath, the black color of
the image is said 20 acquire brownish
violet tone, which, however, even in the
case of n prolonged action of the bath, does
not change into the well known Bartolozzi
red tone. ,..
According DR.. akosch, in The Photo
Ruodschau, the latter may be produced by
by the following simple method: To 900
C. C. of the developing solution which is
used for plHtinotype paper with cold devel-
opement from leo to zoo C. c., and in some
cases even more, CT per cent solution of
perchloridc Of mercury is to be added. The
platinotype is printed sufficiently deep
when it is developed in such n bath, and the
prints acquire in it a brown tone. After
fixing them as usual in hydrochloric acid
and after being thoroughly washed, they
are placed in Il uranium toning bath com
posed of 500 c. C. water, grams uranium
nitrate, gram ferricyanide and 80 grams
glacial acetic acid. In this bath the prints
will attain at first a fine sepia tone, and
this will gradually become more and more
reddish, until at last the Bartolozzi red will
be acquired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
HIaine'a Last Photograph.

Ishall never forget the last photograph
made of Mr.. Blaine. Death was then
stamped in the settled gloom of his counte-
nance. He was so unlike the powerful man,
trimming over with vim and vigor, had
photographed before His flesh was as white
as his hair, and his eye had none of its old
fire and cunning. The prominent nose alone
remained of the former Blaine, as if it de-
fed sickness. or even death, to rob his face
of its distinguished feature. Mr.. Murat
Halstead was with him. There was bloom
in Mr.. Halsteads cheek and he stood erect
as soldier, every inch of his six feet assert
ing itself. One could not fail to notice the
contrast. l did the best could to put life
and health into Mr.. Blaine's picture, but.
as every one knows who has carefully OBJ
served it,, my success was only partial. 1t
is to be hoped that the picture taken on this
occasion is not to be the Mr.. Blaine who
will be perpetuated in story.-Napoleon
Sarony in New York Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

A correspondent is kind enough to send
us the following letter from the late sir
Andrew Clark, written to IA patient on
Feb. Is. 1890. " shows what an over
whelmingly busy man he always was;
"Dear Mr.. -, regret exceedingly that
You have suffered so much inconvenience
at my hands, and have had such trouble
to get an answer to your letters. This Is
how it has happened ard from this you
will see how terrible a burden letters be-
come to man occupied rs am receive
over 60 letters IL day, and even on easy
days it is all but impossible to keep head
with them. But sometimes it is quite inn
possible, and letters must give way to seq
ing patients. Until yesterday l had
country consultation every day. No let
ter was answered on those days. and the
number rose to over 800. On returning
/ had these letters on one hand and unseen
patients on the other. In such conflict
patients must conquer and letters must
succumb. The mere reading of these let
tiers, sometimes badly written and oiteh
crossed, is no small labor, and am tolling
at it now. Here is a prescription for tue
tonic referred to, with my renewed apollo
giles. Pail Mall Budget.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
Driven Abroad by n Dream.


A we'll known gentleman told me that
the recurrence of a dream caused him to
give up his business for year and travel
abroad. The dream was not so horrible,
but it snfiiced to make a complete nervous
wreck of the man to whom it came. He
was in the habit OF dreaming that ruffian
with drawn knife was chasing him about.
trying to assassinate him. 1t required about
once week, with some variation, and, try
what he would, he was unable to part with
his vision of the assassin.
Finally he arranged his business and left
for Europe, where he spent year. 1t was
toward the end of his visit that he met an
old German woman to whom he related his
story. She had an old fashioned remedy to
offer. She told him the next time the dream
occurred to seize the would be assassin and
he would never appear again. The Pitts
burger tried this He saw and caught the
fellows hand, and it seemed to dissolve
while he held it. From that day to this
the vision has never haunted him.-Ex-
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
The Moral Effect of Clothes.

The following bit of experience was clio
tied from mother who had been compli-
mented on her daughters graceful carriage:
Il tried erything-dumbbells, calisthen-
les, braces-nothing did her any good until
finally the happy idea occurred to me to
test the moral effect of clothes. I gave her
very pretty frocks, discarded the loose
blouse waist altogether and had everything
fitted with the greatest care And it really
wrought miracle. Like every true wom-
an, she loves pretty clothes, and she soon
took apride in the fit and appearance of
her frocks, while spared no pains in show
ing her how the incest looking dress may
be quite spoiled if worn by dowdy, round
shouldered person. Certainly the prescrip-
ton has worked wonders, and do not be-
lieve if moderate my tactics now that
have won my case that l will find that
have fostered an undue love of apparel. -
San Francisco Argonaut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

in 1911. He has . cole elton Of old horse
pistols which were used over 100 years ago.
Some OF the pistols were the OLD pepper
box make, HE others were the double
b.rreiled style and peculiar in construction
Among the lot was an old-fsshioned Irish
duelipg pistol, French cavalry pistol and
q Spsnish pistol. After firing the Spanish
pistol you can press small .pring on the
side and dagger about Elk inches
long will dart cut, making a con-
yeri.nt weapon for close quarters. This
pistol WAS m .de q very long time ago.
One of these old pistols was found near the
spot where Stonewall Jackson was killed.
Mr.. Cross has pair of handouts which
we're procured on . man-of-wsr many ears
ago. Among this collection of old relics 10
the sword Carried by Mr.. Cross when he
vas in the American war Of '62 and '63.
Another interesting article is an old club
carried by one of the guards in Libby
prison. He has a variety of old firearms
and ancient weapons which are very strange
in the way of construction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

The titan of the land crab family is
Birgus latro, commonly called the "pursc
crab" n resident of the islands of the In
dian and South Pacific oceans. Mature
adults are frightful looking creatures,
full 9 feet in length and from s to II
inches across the back, capable of rearing
back and pinching a man hip high when
acting in defense, which they arc not slow
to do If molested. The pinchers are of
course on the first pair of legs, which are
large and powerful; the second and third
pairs are armed with but single claws.
while the fourth pair-which are much
smaller than either the second or third
and not one-tenth as strong as the "pipch-
er carriers"-are provided with n pair of
weak little nippers a fifth pair of legs,
but so small rs TO simply he useless rudi-
ments, are attached to the body near the
abdomen. @
Although not identical with the cocoa
nut crab. described in "Notcs for the Gu
rious" on Dec. 24 1892, its habits are sim
liar to those OF that curious species of the
crustacea. Like the real coconnut crab,
it climbs the cocoanut tree and cuts on
the nuts with it's powerful pinchers When
n sufficient number have been secured he
slowly and carefully descends 10 the
ground. pulls the husks from thonuts and
after striking thein over stone or roc
devours the meat at leisure. Lou
Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

At the Catholic church Sunday Rev.
Father Chariaud prese nted to his people The
nsncial standing of the chu oh and the &C.
count. of the receipts and expenditures for
the year 1898 All bills have been psid
and all floating debts pail 30 that now the
only debt of the church is $4,000, which is
Whist remains of Sl3 600 which was on the
edifice when Father Charland commenced
his o ,s.Orate here Since that lime the
house in which he lives has been purchased
q d repaired at cost Of $4,000, the convent
built costing Sll 900 and the school build
ing erected at an expense of $1,000. All
the cost of these has been paid and they are
now cleared of debt. Among the larger
items of expense during the past year were,
fuel. $477 so; insurance, $40 50, interest,
$3.50; double windows for school bulldogs
$2S5, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
Shells Fall From the Clouds.

Among the thousands of oddities IL the
national museum at Washington, two at
tract particular attention, especially from
one who has spent considerable time col
Letting data concerning curious showers"
and queer things which have fallen from
the sky, or more properly, the regions of the
clouds The specimens in question are rep
resentatives of a small species of mollusca
(Cionella lubrica) and are said to have fallen
during a ranstorm at Hartford on Nov. II.
1888. They were contributed by j. w. Grey
and are carefully labeled and marked "Ac-
cession Is, 711."-St. Louis Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

The first thing that western observer re-
marks in the pose of Egyptian drawings
of the human figure is that it is an impos-
sible combination according to our ideas.
We see the face in profile, the eye fun
length, the chest in front view and the
legs sidewise. But before we condemn TINS
as contrary to nature it is well, as Profess
or W. NJ. Flinders Petrie suggests, to see
what the attitude of a modern Egyptian
is and how far our notions are correct
To avoid al! ideas Of posing for the SUD
ject, he selects the figure Of a boy from a
large group that was photographed Win
cut any special aim by n Cairo dealer
In the kneelirg figure are seen the PRONE
of the face, the eye full, the chest in front
view and the legs sidewise. Everything
that we have heard condemned as unnatu-
raj and impossible in the ancient SOUP
ture is seen in the modern native, without
any constraint, when simply taking an
easy position.-Popular Science Monthly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

There has been a report published that
the amount appropriated for the fire depart
ment has been exceeded during the past
year about Sll75.33. According to the
auditors report the appropriation wa $4,000
AMI the whole amount expended in addition
to this was S2S2 03. This vas due to the
building of store house at South Gardiner.
DESPITE the fact that the number of fires
has been more than usual the excess over
the appropriation was only S2S2 Oh. Dur
ing the year there were 81 alarms ard many
of these were bad fires. The average num-
Der of alarms is about 10 or II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

Capt. Sprsgue is keeping q weather re-
port. He registers the temperature at 7 A.
M, 10 A. NJ, ~ o'clock, 2 P. NJ. and 5
o'clock each day. He also keeps a record OF
the kird of day, whether or not it is fine OF
stormy. Since the beginning of the year
there has been nine fair days, one high wind,
one overcast, and two stormy. He has the
reports arranged on large cards which will
give the separate record of each month.
The warmest day registered 3S above at
IL o'clock and the coolest about % below
at 6 A. NJ. This memorandum will per
h,ps be of special interest another season
in the way of comparison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

At the meeting of Atiram Eocanpment'
No. %, l. O. o F., h, Id on Friday even
ing, the followirg eff 'ers cleci ana sp-
pointed were installed for the ensuing year
by Grand Patti arch E. N. Parks OF rlt's-
field: ]. L. NJ. rrick, c. p; IL. u. tos-
ter, H p; Reuben A. Call. s. W.; W. u
Cannon, j. W; Horace Lowering, 5; W.
N. Hanson, T.; E. A. Lpngfellow, g.; n;
c. Le.elle, lst w.: II. G.. worthing' "a
W.: S. L. Berry. 81 W.; Geo. T. Colby
4sh W.; C. Kaauff, LIST G. of T.; Peter
Herbst, 81 G. of T.; Geo. Dollof, |. 5
Fred S. Brown. o. S. After the cere.
monies of installation banqret was served
and a social evening passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
RELIGIOUS.

Religious.
Jsnit-M. z. Quarterly Meeting. Sweden.
Jau. l9-Naine Eastern Christian Conference
Quatefiy Meeting. Bangor.
April 1872 Maine N. Z. Conference, kkowhegan.
May 0-i3 Maine N. 4. Conference, Aoulton.
temperance
Feb. s-Cumberland District Lodge Good
Templars, Portland.
Feb 70 Washington Dis riot Lodge Good Tenn
plaYs, at Calsis.
FEB. Ct York District Lodge Good Ttmpiars, al
Kennebunk.
Feb. Knox District Good Templars ct Camden.
Feb. l4-Oxford District Good Templars at Bethel
FEB. 2s-Anoro.cog gin District Good Iemplars
FEB. x2-Hancock District Good Templars
N nchi- Penobscot District Good Templars at
Bangor.
Farmers Institutes.
Jan. 1b-Grange Hail. Bowdoin.
Jan. iG-Eaptfst Church, New Meadows, Bruns-
wick.
Jan. i9--G. A. Il. Hall. South China.
lliscellaneous.
Jan l7-Meetiug Executive Committee State
Grange, Augusta.
ia l. l..'s- Annual Meeting State b ard of Agri-
culture, Augusta.
ia ;. 24.25-AnuuaI meeting, Maine Press Associa-
ton, Portland.
Feb s.7-state Grand Army Encampment. Ban.
9Or.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

In any stage representation whatever. no
matter whether the scenery is good, oad
or indifferent, the mind is constantly play
ing round both words and scenery. There
is profound significance in the ordinary
expression we use in speaking Of o. visit 70
q theater. We always speak OF going 70
''see" play, never Of going TO hear. IL.
Have you seen Salvini's Othello" HAYS
you seen Irving's Iaxos" Have you sen
Trees Hanlet!' We never go to hear
p.ay or nn actor.-Nineteenth CenturT-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
The Judge Silenced,

In the famous trial of the dean of St
Asaph, Mr.. Erskine put a question to the
Jury relative to the meaning of their YER
dict. Mr.. Justice Butler objected to its pro-
priety. The counsel reiterated his question
and demanded an answer. The judge again
interposed his authority in these emphatic
words:
"Sit down, Mr.. Erskine; know your duty.
or shall be obliged to make you know it.
Mr.. Erskine, with equal warmth, replied:
II know my duty as well as your lordship
knows your duty. stand here as the advo-
cate of fellow citizen, and will not 81.
down"
The judge was silent, and the advocate
persisted in his questions.-Sala's Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
THE OLD ROMAN SENATE.
Its Origin, Growth aud Process of Gravita-
ton to the Eternal City.

ton to the Eternal City.
We read in many of our histories OF
Rome that Romulus founded the SENATE
and gave to it its original functions. This
would be good capstone to his glory, but
unfortunately for him the senate was a
primitive institution, common to all the
Latins, and reached back to period long
anterior to the separation of the stocks.
In the comparatively early history of the
Latin race there was natural division in
to tribes or tribal families-not indepen-
dent social units, but integral parts of a
POLITICAL community held together by a
mutual observance of law, legal redress
and united action in offense and defense
fixed local center was essential, at which
the people could assemble to make laws
and to defend themselves against CON-
mon foe.
The situation most favorable for this
purpose would be some elevated position,
which was called "capitolium," from
.'caput," the head; hence our word cap
itol. From this eminence the cognate
tribes could be summoned by signals, usu-
ally the lowering of o flag. This custom
of keeping q flag waving while no danger
was near continued for several centuries
at Rome, until it was considered II gurr-
antee of peace and harmony and all felt
secure as long as the flag floated from the
Janiculum hill. 1t is interesting to note
in this connection that n flag may be
seen above our houses of congress rs long
as these bodies are in session.
At this point, in the earlier days, a
large encampment would be formed, and
as the sessions became more frequent the
camp would take on permanency and fin
ally become city-the chief city in the
canton, the capital. AS the population
increased and industrial avocations grew
it was deemed best to have fixed time for
assembling, and so the eighth day was
set as the regular time for meeting for in
tercourse, sacrifices and the transaction of
business.
BY and by the cantons became inter
dependent, and questions of common veal
arose, resulting in a league or confetera
ton of clans. As this time the council
met first with one canton, then with
another, having in each case as presiding
officer the chief of the clan within whose
territory lay the meeting place. This
wandering finally led to confusion, and by
common consent central point, Mount
Alba, became the sole meeting place and
thus Rome was the capital. -Peterson's
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

Cascade grange has elected the following
officers for the eneuing year: Master,
Stephen C. Watson; overseer, Cyrus
Wheeler; lecturer, j. II. Morrill, chaplain.
f. Cook; steward, Dana Cummings; assist
ant steward, John Adams; lady assistant
steward, Mrs. John Adams; secretary, Mrs.
Cynthia A. Cunningham; treasurer. Justin
S.w,elle; Ceres, Mrs. Herbert A. Benson ;
Pomona, Mrs. Gurus Shepherd; Flora,
Mrs. Stephen c. Watson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
How He Viewed 1t.

in Scotland. A brougham containing two
ladies was run away with down steep
hill. The noise and clatter of the horses
hoofs on the flags with which the town was
paved were terrific. A Scotch farmer who
was walking on the footpath turned to
watch the carriage disappearing in the dis
lance and said to his companion, For us
who see it, it is indeed a fearsome sight,
but for those who are inside it must be a
rich spiritual experience"'-L.ondon Gentle
womay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

About dozen Of the young men Of the
city rendered reception and banquet to
Mr.. J. Fields Murry at the Murry Annex
on Chaplin street Saturday evening. The
company sat down to a tempting spread,
and after the. supper was served Mr.. Murry
was presented by those present. with IN
elegant sleigh robe and handsome carriage
mat. A most pleasant evening was enjoyed
by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

The new rector for Christ church. Rev.
Mr.. Plannett of East Boston, will ar i've a
week earlier than was expected. He will
probably be here to preach about Feb. 4,
The first Sunday in the month. A commit
tee composed of Weston Lewis. II. G.
Richards and Mrs. F. T. Bradstreet, will
have charge of the repairs and rearrargi"g
of the Re Glory. 1t will be completed by the
lime The new rector and fsmily arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

The fire alarm of Friday night was the
first one heard by Gardiner citizens for
some time, and all hope it will be . much
longer time before another is sounded. Ia
this case the Fl re was in the house of Frank
Meader on Water street and was all out be-
fore the firemen, who responded with their
usual q thickness could arrive on the scene.
The damage was very little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

J. Holland Larrabee made business trip
to Watervilie yesterday. Mr.. Larrabee's
friends will be sorry to hear that he will
lie ave Gardiner next Sunday for Norwich,
Conn, where he expects to locate and have
charge of the jewelry store of Mr.. Wood
ward in that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16
Corrected the General.

The story comes from Washington OF a
enator's wife who entertained at dinner
General Blank As all the world KNOWS
General Blank prides himself even more
upon his knowledge Of dining than upon
his skill in warfare. Imagine his emo
tons, therefore, when at certain point III
the elaborate menu bis hostess leaned ior'
ward and sweetly called out to MN,
General. know you will forgive me ior
telling you, but you're using the wrong
forkv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

There were two cases before Judge Phil
brook Monday morning, one for drunken
ness and one for assault and battery. The
first was sentenced to 80 days in Jail ard
pay ment of costs. but the mittimus was sus-
pended during good behavior. The other
prisoner was fined 50 and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

There will be meeting of the school
teachers of Randolph. Farm ingdale, South
Gardiner and Gardiner, Monday evening at
7 80 o'clock in the high school bulldog.
Papers will be read by Prof. Chadw lex of
the Highland avenue grammar school, Miss
Burl Ugh of the Central street grammar
school, Miss Chapman of the South Gar
diner &, amman school, Miss Cuts of the
r ,ndo phi school and Mics Roberts of
Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

VIM. Hooper, who has been night fore
man in the Hollingsworth & Whitney
Paper Mill for some time, hiss accept .
position as overseer in large mill in Ohio.
His friends feel pleased for bis success in
getting this fine Place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

There is a move being made to have q
high school fair and divide the proceeds be-
tween the Athletic Association and the
graduating class to help pay their expenses.
1t is hoped the matter msy be carried
through and prove . success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter will hold q
grand social Thursday night. to which all
the members and their. ladies are invited.
The event will be very enjoyable and NO
doubt many will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

There will be no school at the high school
Tuesday. The teachers are to have visit
ing day. Misses Whittemore and Chad
wick intend to 20 to Lewiston and Auburn
and Mr.. Singer intends to 60 to Watervill-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

Rev. Father Charland preached a most
practical sermon at the high mass service at
the Catholic church on Sunday morning.
HIS topic consisted of a general and COM
plete disapprovsl of the practice of profsn-
ny. Father Charland expressed bis views
ON the matter in an earnest, eloquent man.
ner which could not fail to impress his
hearers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

A. W. Pesslee 10 having the scales
changed in front of his store. When CON-
pleted the platform will be two feet larger
and the new scales will be the latest make
of Fairbanks and will weigh as high 50
eight tons. The work will be finished in
about six days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

The lecture by Mr.. Yovtcheff at the Bap-
fist church, Monday evening, was one of
the most interesting ever given in this city.
He held the closest attention of .very MEM
Der of the audience for al hour and a half,
and all were loath to 60 away even thea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-16

A teachers meeting was held at the high
school Monday afternoon. Prof. Singer
gave very interesting talk on Practical
Temperance Instruction." several points of
vi ich were illustrated by experiments with
alcohol.