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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
THE VAST SOLAR SYSTEM.
The Sun Would BE Hardly Visible Along
side of the Pleiades.

If our sun were removed to the Pleiades,
it would hardly be visible in All opera glass,
with which nearly 100 stars can be seen
in the cluster. Sixty or seventy Pleiades
surpass our sun in brilliancy, Alcyone be-
ing !, 200 times more brilliant, Electra 500
times and Maia nearly 400. Sirius itself
takes a subordinate rank when compared
with tho five most brilliant members of a
group the real magnifcence of which we
can thus in some degree apprehend.
If we seek to know the dimensions of
the cluster itself, we are met with many
difficulties, but on the assumption that it
is approximately spherical in shape we can
calculate its diameter to be over 40, OOO,-
600, 600 miles. If we think of the dimen-
sons of our solar system by themselves or
in relation to terrestrial matter, they ap-
pear stupendously enormous. Neptune,
the most distant known member, has an
orbit over S, 600, 900, 600 miles across, but
the solar system is to the Pleiades but a
Lilliputan to Brobdingnagian, is but as
a microbe to a mountain, for a sphere the
size of the solar system would II it were
spherical and its diameter that of the or
bit of Neptune, be relatively SO minute
that it could be contained more than 400,-
600, coo, 900 times in sphere the size OF
the Pleiades In other words, the limits of
the Pleiades could contain $50 solar sys-
TENS as many times over as there are miles
between Neptune and the sun.
1t must not be forgotten that, though
there are 1880 stars in the cluster yet
with such dimensions for the entire group
vast distances must separate the stars from
one another In fact, 1890 spheres, each
with diameter of 5000, 900, 600 miles,
could be contained in the limits assigned
to the group, and assuming equal distri-
button of the stars in the group each would
be at the center of sphere 5000, 600, 0Oo
miles across, and therefore light journey
of 1877 days from its nearest neighbour
Longman's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
The InscriptiOn In the Fly Leaf.

"People who sell books to secondhand
bookstores should pay attention to the
small matter of removing their names
from the fly leaves" remarked Fourth
avenue lounger "Of course there is moth
ing very disturbing in reading Aunt lisa
bel, from her loving nephew, George;
Christmas, 1885,, or To my dear, darling
wife, on her twenty fifth birthday, from
her devoted husband, James, though the
sentimental mind must naturally feel a
pathetic pang that the reduced fortunes of
Aunt Isabel and the darling wife forced
them to part with the aforesaid tokens. 1t
is keenly distressing however, to read in
an almost new book of poems by a not al
together obscure poet the name of a promi-
nent editor, with the fcrvid compliments
of the author. Suppositions are aroused.
Are cold hearted editors in the habit of
thus working off presentation volumes of
poetry in order to keep themselves in cigars
and necktics, or did the editors untrust-
worthy colored servant abstract the book
and get 20 cents on it to buy herself an
extremely necessary silver bangle ringP
This should be made star chamber affair
and the agitating occurrence be not al
lowed to happen again, "-Louisville Cou-
rier- Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
Fish Auction, Rayenna.

1t was on the day of the fish auction
that l first went thore. In the tiny port
by the picr-for Ravenna has now no har-
bor-they were making an incredible din
over the emptyings of the nets-pretty,
notified, metallic fish and Shiny octopuses
and sepias and founders looking like
pieces of sea mud. The fishing boats,
mostly from tho Venetian lagoon, were
moored along the pier, wide bowed things,
with eyes in the prov like the ships of
Ulysses. and bigger craft, with little cas-
ties and weather vanes and saints i'm
ages and pennons on the masts like the
galleys of st. Ursula as painted by Car
poccio, but all with the splendid orange
sail, patched with suns lions and colored
stripes of the northern Adriatic.
The fishermen from Choggia, their
heads covered with the high scarlet cap of
the fifteenth century, were yelling at the
hshmongora from town, and all round
lounged artillerymen in their white I'M
dress and yellow straps, who arc encamped
for practice on the sands and whose carts
and guns we had met rafting along the
sandy road through the marsh. -Vcrnon
Lee in Macmillan's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
Spoke English When Excited.

The rosidentS of Norfolk and Essex
streets and the adjacent thoroughfares are
exceedingly suspicious of u stranger. Years
of persecution in Poland and Russia have
made them SO, and it is almost impossible
for an unknown person to gain their con-
fidence.
They may have been gayly chatting in
English an instant before, but when ad-
dressed they say nothing at all or pour
out a volley of untranslatable words. This
difficulty is encountered by Fire Marshal
Mitchell in attempts to get at the facts Of
a mysterious or supposed incendiary fire.
Not long since one of the men of the
district took his wife to fire headquarters
in response to summons. The woman
was known to speak English, but when
Intercepted took refuge under the plea of
Ignorance of the tongue. With great diff
Guilty it was learned that she spoke Rus
sian. When an interpreter was secured
but little progress was made.
Fire Marshal Mitchell grew weary of the
delay. Finally, when the woman was off
her guard, he determined to set an old but
effective trap for her Turning suddenly,
he cried: Take care! There's a mouse
under your chair"
The woman jumped from her seat with
a cry of alarm and gathered her skirts
about her, proving by the action tlat she
understood English.
Fire Marshal Mitchell smiled "You
seem to understand English we'll enough, ;"
he remarked blandly.
Sometimes win l am mooch brighten.
ed knows it a veery little" she answer.
ed-New York Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
TRACK AND STABLE GOSSIP.

Mr.. j. Spaulding Of Boston, joint Owl
er of the young Alcantara stallion, Arthur
cleveland with Mr. Ira p Woodbury. Of
Portland, recently gave the eminent ami
NAL painter, Alexander Pope, an order
for $500 picture of Arthur. Arthur
ClcavCland is undoubtedly one Of the most
promising young horses in New England
He is five-y car-old, full brother TO
Mahlon and a year younger Arthur Was
never handled for speed until the past
season, and then only to find out Wna'
there was in him. In Il work out OVER
Rigby track he showed his friends MIN
mile in 2.11l%. and the last half OF II ID
2.O7. or >. IT clip. He stands l5.2, b"'
a long and powerful body, low ana ''eal'
ing gait, beautiful action, and excellh'
disposition. His color is bright bay WIN
black points, two white stockings Dchlnu
as nearly alike as though his rear Ngs
had been measured Tor tncin anu VIM
blaze on orchcad-altOgcthcra handsome
and powerful looking horse. lie mas i''''
been used for service, nor will he 'lh'ii i"
has made public record, which VIII "
during the season of %, ii all goes WV"
Mr.. NJ. T. Poolcr the well known hof'
breeder Of Skowhcgan, reports Mahlo'i' ~
So, All 80, Jr, Blanche Jefferson "'"
all the rest of his horses as In eAcc'''"'
health, without any sign of the dis'e"'P',
which has been somewhat prevaleh' "
late. Among Mr.. Poolcr's stock are INV,
fine young flics by All 80, from bi'i'",
jefferson, the dam of both Mahion ""
Arthur cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
He Was Shocked,

1t is truly amazing thing, this Euro
pean indifference to corn. The people eat
some such queer things over there that
one would think that corn would seem a
mighty blessing In the course of two
long journeys over various parts oe Europe
We have never but once found the cereal,
and that was at u hotel almost entirely
patronized by Americans and kept by a
man who had lived in America in Paris.
We were talking of corn to an English
man. Said he, And do you really eat it
in the States?" why, yes" I'VE only
feed it to animals" well, then, you
treat your animals better than yourselves. "
He paused for minute. Then tell me, -
said he, ''in what way do you eat it3"
On the ear 1.-The earl Oh, fancyl
How stranger And he looked quite
shocked. Post Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The question having arisen as to wheth.
er the English version of the Lord S
Prayer is true reproduction of the orig
inal as found in Matthew, Il native Greek
scholar proceeds 10 answer it. He deals
with the petitions in order, translates each
word with all the shades of meaning of
the original and then presents the whole
in this form.
Our Father which art in heaven. hal
lowed by thy name-thy dominion come
thy tfxeO purpose be done, as in heav-
en-, so, too, on earth. Give us this day our
mere Tor siInple) bread and forgive us our
debts as we forgive our debtors theirs, and
let US not fall into a tempter's snare, but
deliver us from the evil one." And then
followed by the spurious Doxology In
common use: For thine is the dominion,
and the power, and the glory forever.
Amen. New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
ABSOLUTE ZERO.
The Line as Unvarying as the Pointing OF
the Pole Needle.


the Pole Needle.
The zero of absolute temperature mas
long been indicated as mysterious anu
important point IN two ways. Inc nrsc
is the contraction of gases, which IN AZ
known gases operates uniformly as inc
temperature is lowered. AS long as tney re-
tain the gaseous state gases shrink IN VOL
ume so uniformly with each added degrees
of cold that an exact, unvarylnS line VI
diminishing volume is established. ms
line is as unvarying as the pointing OF the
needle to the north pole. 1t cannot De OK
planned any more than the action OF tne
needle can be explained. AS every gas Is
cooled, however, degree by degree IL points
unerringly, by the law of diminishing
proportions, to a point at which its vol
ume would be nothing. If the shrinkage
continued, since the proportion OF loss OF
volume never varies, the gas would shrink
to nothingness. 1t could not DO SO, Oh
course and all gases sooner or later fall
out of the line by becoming liquid, when
the law ceases to operate, and tho proper
ton of contraction in volume ceases to be
the same As long as they remain gases,
howcver-and the law is precisely the same
in all gases-they mechanically point
their tigurative fingers in one direction,
and all these figurative fingers indicate
point which is 46l degrees below the zero
of the Fahrenheit thermometer.
In a similar way this point is also lndl-
Gated by all the pure metals. AT ordinary
temperatures the power of the pure metals
to conduct electricity varies exceedingly.
Copper, iron, platinum and lead have very
different capacities in this regard. AS
they are cooled. however, q change takes
place in all The resistance to the pas
sage of electriHity decreases. The poorest
conductors at ordinary temperatures are
those which offer most resistance to the
electrical current. Under increasing cold
these become better conductors rapidly.
Tho line of alteration in electrical resist
ance as the temperature goes downward
is not alike in any two. But the lines OF
the several metals converge. They come
closer and closer together as the tempera-
turo approaches, say, 32S degrees below
zero f. And their lines Of conveyance
POINT, in the same strange way as the
gases &c .ho same point, 46l degrees be-
low zero f, as the point at which they
would all meet. In other words, there
is point at which the electrical conduc
tivity of all pure metals would be the
same. From 1.-The Search For the Abso-
lutte Zero" hy Henry J. w. Dam, in Nc.
ClUrc's Magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
TOBACCO AND DIPLOMACY.
Good or Bad Cigars May Make or Mayhap
Ruin Nation.

The gentleman who taught Prince Bis
marck Russian has been giving his recol-
lections of his astute pupil. one denver
ance of his is especially noteworthy. Upon
the professor complimenting the prince
upon his cigars the latter replied: GOOD
cigars are the best friend OF the diplomat.
The best dinner that ever was cooked
would leave bad impression If followed
by bad CIGARS This latter statement
seems unnecessary, for surely no host wor-
tby of the name would make such an er-
ror. 1t would be indeed spelling the ship
for pound of tar" but, as regards the eu-
logium on tobacco, how true it is!
Not only diplomats, but men of business
have cause to speak highly of it. 1t makes
intercourse easy from the first, gives the
talk friendly tone and facilitates agree
ment. Here in England this has only be-
gun to be understood. In old fashioned
houses in the city the weed is still taboood
as being something bohemian and disre-
spectacle. But by the younger establish.
ments and among the Junior partners OF
the old ones its merits as lubricant are
well understood,
When an American comes here to
trade" it is not too much to say that 1t
is D per cent In That EngllSnlHan laNol
who offers him good cigar. 1t is OF itself
an act of hospitality, and one which in
this country he will the more appreciate
from it's rarity. The advantages of the
business cigar are various. 1t predisposes
the mind to agreement, avoids awkward
pauscs and deprives silence of antagonism.
Instead of prolonging matters, as it
might be thought to do, it shortens them
by doing away with superfluous talk. A
man with u good cigar is indisposed to
open his lips unless he has something to
say. In diplomacy l can understand that
tobacco is even still more potent ally
To hide ones too speaking countenance in
smoke or to puff it in the friendlicst
manner in the eyes of ones antagonist
cannot but he advantageous.-Jam Payn
in London Illustrated News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

Sweet is sympathy, and thrice well
come are kind words, but there are
times when the heart Graves recognition
more substantial.
In western city not long ago gen.
tleman was surprised to recognize the
face of person who was hawking shoe
strings and buttonhooks on street cor,
ner as that of one of his regimentai
comrades during the war. He Went up
to the man, greeted him warmly and
assured him of his sympathy. He was
much grieved, he said, to see an old SOL
der in such case.
When he had expressed himself at
some length i'll this manner, he was
suddenly interrupted by his former &C
quaintance.
I'm much obliged for your pity, "
he remarked dryly, "but how many
pairs of shoestrings will you buy?"-
Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26
The Name of China.

We speak of China and the "Chi.
nese" little thinking that the natives of
the Flowery Kingdom never hear those
terms until after leaving the place Of their
birth or coming in contact with some
traveller. They have many names by
which they designate themselves and the
land which they inhabit, but Chinese"
and China" are not among the number.
The most ancient name of China is Tien-
Hia, which signifies beneath the sky"
Since the present ruling house took con-
troll of the empire in 1860 the name of
Ta-Tsing- Kwoh has been applied to the
kingdom as a whole, and Chung Kwoh to
that portion known to American readers
as the Middle Kingdom. st. Louis Re-
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

BEDFORD, Ind, Nov. 25.-In the circuit
court here the jury, after being out Is
minutes, returned verdict Of guilty in
the case against John Kehoe of Hancock.
Mich, for entering horse at the Bedford
fair under an assumed name and out of
his class, and he was sentenced to the
penitentiary for one year. The horse was
entered and started at a number of fairs
in southern Indiana. The case has at
tracted good deal Of attention from horse
men all over the country. 1t is the first
conviction of the kind in the United States
and is under an Indiana statute recently
enacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The second annual ball of the Hollins-
worth & Whitney paper makers will oc-
cur on Thanksgiving evening. This year
the invitations are neatly gotten up affairs,
but what makes them particularly appro-
pirate is the fact that they are printed on
paper manufactured Mt the Winslow mill.
Ii is understood that the dance orders are
to be gotten up in similar style and also
printed on homemade stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

Mrs Rachel Curtis of this city celebrated
her ODD birthday, saturday, mt the resi-
dcucc of her son, samuel G. Curtis, on
Harrison avenue. where she has made her
home for number of years. The occa
sion was a most enjoyable one to all who
participated and by them will be ever
cherished as one of the most remarkable
events of this character which they ever
attended. Mrs. Curtis born in Bowdoin-
ham, Nov. -, 1901, and was married in
1921 TO Charles Townsend who died in
1927. In 1890 she married Walter Curtis,
and moved to this city II years later.
By her first husband three sons We're born
TO her: True W. Townsend, now n resi-
dent of Somcrvillc, Mass. James Town
send of East Boston, and stephen W.
Townsend of this city. OF the eight chill
dren by the second marriage, but four are
living: Mrs Mary A. Hasbrouck of
Pacific Grove Cal; Ford b Curtis OF
Damariscotta Mills William II. and
Samuel c. Curtis of this city. The seven
were present upon this occasion Their
ages range from 80 to - years. Mrs.
Elbridge Temple of Durham, a daughtr of
Mr. Curtis by n prc,i rus marriage, was
present, and also quite;a number of the Al
grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Curtis retains her faculties to re
markable degree for one SO near the cen
tury mark. and to stranger appears
several years younger than she is. Her
health is good and she enjoyed the festivi-
ties of the day rs much rs anyone present,
and from present indications she bids fair
TO live for many years to come. The
group were photographed ut Reynolds,
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The usual Thanksgiving dinners for the
poor of our city are TO be distributed by
the Associated Charities, Wednesday af-
tcrnuon, to which all of our citizens are re
uucstcd to contribute SO far rs they are
able. The I, o Is to be left ut the banquet
room of G. A. II. hall, Wednesday after
noon. Money may he left with Miss Har-
riet Mari at Morse's grocery store Cloth
ing is also solicited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The different churches of this city Will
unite in Thanksgiving service at the
First Baptist church, ON Church street
next Thursday evening ut 40. Key. Il.
o. Thaycr will preach the sermon ana all
our citizens are cordially invited to at
tend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

:. G. McKenney of Gardiner, formerly
of Brockton, Mass, has purchased the
stock and fixtures Of the jewelry store
formerly owned by Frank Carr, and will
open up with large stock, some time this
Nynek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The anniversary of the Y. NJ. c. A. was
held in the Baptist chucrh, Sunday even
ing. The house was crowded. The ser
vices commenced with a gospel praise SER
vice led by Secretary Mathews. On &C
count of the sickness of the president the
meeting was conducted by Vice President
f. r. Drummond Prayer was offered by
Rev. G. Y. Washburn. pastor of the Con-
gregational church, and Scriptural reading
by Rev DR.. Spencer, pastor of the Baptist
church. Treasurer Tappan submitted his
report. which showed the following figures
Cash on hand at commencement of year,
s44. rs; amount received. Sl092. SO; amount
paid out. s1137. 03; balance on hand, IL
cents. The total Indebtedness of the asso-
ciaion is Sl309.03; net Indebtedness,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

DR.. NJ. Christiancy, for seven years a
medical missionary in India. gave talk
on Christian Work in India" at the
Methodist church, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

John Dynan of Lynn, arrived, Satur-
day, and will remain until after the
Forcstcrs' fair, in which he will take a
prominent part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

One of Nigues delivery teams got into
trouble at the lower end of the city, Satur-
day afternoon, and came out with the rear
axle broken off. The wagon was hauled
uptown with the rear supported on large
pole dragging on the ground which made
the turnout appear not unlike Western
Indian fanny on. the march.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

f.. l.. Hartman, who has been at work
in Robbins machine shop, for the past
two years finished, saturday night, and
will go to work, this morning, for Lang
maid, as travelling salesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The regular monthly meeting of Court
Scbasticook will be held, this evening. a
full attendance is requested, as James
Grover, p H. c. r., of Ontario will be
present and give some interesting remarks
concerning the recent growth of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The high school closed, Friday, after a
successful term of II weeks. The teach
crs, Lyman r. Lee of Foxcroft and Miss
Lena H. Abbott of Bangor, left, Satur-
day, for their respective homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

There was a good attendance at the auc-
ton of horses at Tasker's sale stables,
saturday, but all of the horses were not
disposed Of and any person thinking OF
buying would do well to call upon Mr..
Taskcr before they are all gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

Mrs. Byron Baker and daughter, who
accompanied her husband on a trip to
Philadelphia, in the Monhegan, have re
turned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

There were eight tramps in the cooler,
Friday night. This was the first lot of
the season Saturday, seven more appeared
for lodgings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

Frank Gray, who is student at Co
mer's Commercial school in Boston, is at
home to spend Thanksgiving with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Gray, on
Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

Mrs Abbey Moshcr was called to Mer-
Ger, Saturday, by the illness of her sister,
Mrs. Girdler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

Miss Dora NJ. Sibley Colby '92, who
is now teaching in Redding, Mass, made
a brief visit to her home in this city, the
last of the week, returning to Redding,
Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The funeral of the late Mrs. Belle Nc
Causland occurred, sunday afternoon al
:. 80. Rev. T.. b. Barber officiating The
bearers were: Arthur Jcwctt, Il. \. Jewett
A. W. Cunningham ana Frank Marshall
The remains were placed in the receiving
tomb at Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

There is to be an important buastiness
meeting at the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms, this
evening, and Il large Attendance is re
qucsted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

Mr. W. H. Kennedy. the well-known
horse man of Boston, was in Gardiner,
Saturday, to attend the auction sale OF
horses at TasBcr's stable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-26

The outside work on the Emery build
ing is comparatively finished. The pressed
brick front was almost finished SatuI-
day G.. W Howard is doing the work.