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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
THE WHALE.
Once Upon Time 1t Had Four Legs and
Lived Upon tho Land.

-N-N"~
Australia is set in the midst of n whale
frequented sea, and it is but natural, there
fore, that Sydney should have the best col
lection of whales in the world. An OBJ
server of the natural history of the whale
writes from there: The whale is not fish
1t all. 1t is a warm blooded, air breathing
himpe aifectonatc animal 1t has de-
tcended from family which "once upon a
time" had four legs and lived upon the
land The law of nature is that if any or
gan is not used it becomes atrophied, use
less and finally disappears If Il man uses
his tongue too much and neglects his BRAIN
the latter will become atrophied. We can
see that law working today in New South
Wales.
The whale family found the life was too
hard on shore so the members took to the
sea. A tail was of more service there than
hind legs, so the hind legs gradually went
out of fashion, and the tail developed enor
mously. Then the fore paws were gradually
modified into a monster fin.
The first time noticed anything peculiar
aboat a whale was off the coast of Peru
good many years ago We had harpooned
a large sperm whale that had n calf with
her. and the whole desire of the mother
whale appeared to be to save her babe,
q, which was between l2 and 10 feet long
When the mother rose to the surface, gasp.
ing for sir, she tried to get the baby on to
her great fin and carry her away from the
cruel hunters, but the rope attached to the
harpoon kept her back. She had to givp
way to the merciless power of her pursuers,
and her frantic efforts on behalf of her babe
only hastened her own doom. After she
had covered the sea with blood and foam
and lay FIN up" in death. the little one
came alongside of the dead mother and
rubbed its nose against the smooth black
skin and whistled pitifully to the one that
would answer nevermore
When we had planted our flag on ne
dead mothers body and cut loose from our
harpoou, it became necessary to kill the
little one. A protestarose from ali the crew.
for we were human beings, with hearts as
tender as other people, and we were touched
at the sight of the BABY whales grief, but
we had to submit to see it harpooned. for
its own sake 1t had lost the school" of
whales now to which its mother belonged
and it would be starved to death on th I.
trackless sea, or it would fall an easy sic.
tim to the swordfish, thrashers, sharks or
other pirates of the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

serge and camels' hair it is serviceable rs
well as modsh, and spring toilets i'll these
materials may be cnlivened with blue, pur'
pie or green vests with most becoming re-
suit. Few entirely black gowns are worn.
The costume of which sketch is given is
for visiting and the theater and shows
marked indication of the threatened return
to the drapery epoch. 1t is composed OF
black watered silk and light green velvet.
The llaring skirt is untrimmed around the
bottom, but it is capped by a short apron
overskirt trimmed with fringe and hav'
ing sash belt, with two long ends Mt the
back. which reach nearly to the bottom
of the skirt. The close fitting round cor
sage is covered plainly with heavy ivory
lace, over which jet passementeriei is sewed
lengthwise 90 simulate yoke. The jet
extends to the waist line on either side,
back and front. The plain tight sleeves are
of watered silk, and full double puff OF
light green velvet extends from the shout.
der half way to the elbow, Topped by two
jet chains. The neck is finished with Il
high wrinkled velvet collar.
JUDO CHoLIET.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
Celery Salad.

Cut the white stalks of celery into pieces
half inch long To every pint of these
pieces allow a half pint of mayonnais q
dressing. Dust the celery lightly with salt
and pepper, mix it with the dressing, heap
1T on cold plate, garnish with whit q tins
of the celery and serve Immediately. DO
not mix the celery and dressing Until YOU
are ready to use the salad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
For Art Coupons see f''s'
column Of telegraph page.


Supper and Social at Methodist ve'Iy
this evening. from 6 to 7.3O O'CLOCK. :"
followed by an old-fat hioned spelling 80 -.
1t o'clock. Supp II menu: Turkey. ' 49,
berry sauce, mashed Drowned 1870
salads, cold meats, b IT rolls, ice cres@ ,S,s
coffee. mss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

The lO-cent team Of Will Jackson tlpp'a
over yesterday in front of Kinsmans drug
store, causing the driver to roll ont into the
street. Help was quickly at hand and TIE
sleigh, robes, ETC., were soon IN piace
The damage was very slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

The three-act play, "Our Boys which
was presented in this city by local talent
with such iiattering success will be played
n Gardiner this evening in connection with
the High school fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Mrs. Irene A. Douglass of South Dover,
who came to Augusta to attend the funeral
Of her brother the late j. W. Phinney, lett
for Haverhill, Mass, Wednesday to visit
friends in that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Attractive advertising paper for the ap-
pearance of Nellie McHenry in. "a Night
at the Circus" has been placed on the bill
boards. This play will be presented in the
Opera house, March b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

The Rice-Dixey Company left here
Wednesday morning on the 1910 train LOT
Lewiston. They had two special cars anu
80 pieces of baggage. Quite number OF
Mr.. Dixey's local admirers were at 'ns
depot to see them of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
SKIRTS ARE STILL FLARINc. -.
But Those For Outdoor Wear Do Not Trail
Upon the Ground.


Upon the Ground.
In spite of the rumors published from
time to time that skirts are shrinking into
narrower limits, the latest Partisan models
show decidedly laring tendency, some OF
them even approximating to the shape OF
those worn in 1869, but longer. Those in
tended for outdoor service touch the ground
all the way round, but do not trail upon 1t,
trained skirts being very sensibly restricted
10 house and evening toilets. What pity
it is that fashion can be rational only by
fits and starts!
Heavy white. cream and black laces
promise to continue in popularity as gar
niture and are to be found through wide
range Of pattern, width and quality. Some
of the new machine made laces shown in
the early spring display of the shops are
wonderfully good limitations of the real
thing, and being fully as effective are use
fuI for costumes the make of which necessI-
tates much cutting and shipping of the
trimming. The conscience rebels at wan
ton cutting into handmade lace.
Black still holds its own in fashionable
favor, but is no longer confined to the mag
pie partnership with white that was 50
prevalent last autumn. In hopsacking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Colonel Staples and Chas. A. MiiliSen
left by team Wednesday morning to taKe
trip over the proposed line of the George
Valley Railroad. The interest in Inc c.
tension of this road is growing and ere long
it is probable that Augusta will have ano'ne'
important line of railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

The market report for Wednesday was
Oats, ~ cts. per bushel; corn, 81 cts +; corn
meal, AZ cts; bran, $50 per to1; Rlu'en
meal, S1.15 per 100 lbs; middlings, sil-
per 100 lbs ,tton seed 81 80 per 100 Ids
baled hay, $40 and $ls; loose hay si''
dry hard wood, s. and Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

The boys of the Copy High School have
sent to Boston for set of new boxing
gloves and have engaged one Of the students
to take care of the gymnasium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Mrs. Dallett of Philadelphia, and Mr..
Thurber and Miss Thurber of Boston
grandchildren of the late Mrs. Stnrgis,
were present at the funeral Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

An account of stock" was being taken
at the city agency Wednesday morning.
1t probably made better showing than it
will after election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

The warm sun will soon find its way
through tie snow to the bare ground The
snow is melting quite freely each day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

To the yolk of an egg beaten little add
haif cup of salad oil, little by little, stir.
ring all the time, then juice of lemon or
more IT preferred, teaspo onful of mixed
mustard and salt to TASTE. If this is too
sum- add little cream to soften. If it is Ia
DC used Tor oysters or fish, it is an Improve
m N to put in quarter of q taaspoonful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Hauling loads on Water streets growing
difficult, owing to the snow and ice melt
ing away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

C. X. Greene, supervisor of schools of
Pittston, was in the city wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Mr.. +. T. Bradstreet. one of the leading
lumber merchants of Gardiner, was here on
business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

1t is said that the crows have made their
appearance, but if SO, they have not become
very conspicuous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

A new class in bookkeeping will be
formed at the Dirigo Business college,
March 9Th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Hon. T.. b. Mallet, Jr., of Freeport,
passed through the city Wednesday, on the
9.33 train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

DR.. w. II. Fairbanks, veterinary surgeon,
was in Vassalboro Wednesday on aprO.
fessional visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Maine citizens pltrcnize Your ovn ,i =
Kelley Institute At Deerine (rcn,..~
Mains. 1aass-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Mr.. Arthur +. Parrott has purchased q
fine FIVE year-old Wilkes mare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
What We Offer Our Readers.


Sights and scenes the w ORD CONSISTS OF a
magnificent collection of $40 Photographic views, 11x13
inches in sze of famous places in all parts of the world
With each view is very interesting description giving his
standing of the subject represented These Photographic
views bound in parts there being twenty parts alto
geher each containing sixteen views. These several
parts may be obtained by readers by bringing mailing
the office coupons, such may be found
of whe the part called for will be mailed to the address
given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

State Veterinary Bailey of Portland, va,
in Augusta Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
VIEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

To let-Ofice.
cry for bread.
Notice to voters.
Proposals for piliug.
Kouphy-E. ". Church.
Peanut tafy-E II. jenkins.
For sale-llillinery business.
Special eale--Buckley q Goodrich.
Cut prices in albums-C. W. Morrill,.
Townsend 4 Beek-Augusta clothiers.
Baked bean banquet - Golden Cross.
Special announcement-Len & Spaulding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Alonzo Stilphen, auditor of Pittston was
in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
Have You Seen the Finest Line Of hamburgs

In Augusta Have you the most elegant assortment
of Laces, White Goods, Ribbons, Small Wares, Notions,
Ladies Furnishings shown in the city?
Have you those Ipswich Fast Black Hose that we
are selling at just half price
Have you Corset Department since moved it
down stairs Have you those ready made Sheets and
Pillow Cases that cost you less than the cloth by the yard
That sounds funny doesn't it. but is Have you
New Cloaks for the babies Elegant Silk Embroidered
Cloaks, and some all silkones?
Havey seen the only Winter Jacket we have
ef2 1t is elegant Black Jacket size SO, and the
price was $500. From the immense assortment
of Winter Garments which we had, this Black
Jacket is the only one left We propose to give this
Jacket to someone who needs it, and the customer
who makes the largest purchase at our store next
Saturday, March Sd, shall say to whom the gar
ment shall be given.
We propose to open our garment season with
a choice line of NEW GOODS. Not a single old
musty, moth eaten garment among them.
Wait for our opening.
Lehman 81 Spau1d1nE,
The Ndeavake Squaredeallg Cash Dry Goods Merchants
Corner IF Water and RrirIoo c+roofe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Do you recall that old story about Aladdin, how he
showed the Sultan the beautiful palace which he had built in
night simply by rubbing old lamp? The Sultan, of
course amazed ald expressed his astonshment and
doubt in vigorous tones. So with the public. When we
announced the terms of great offer of that beautiful art
series of Photographic views entitled Sights and Scenes
of the World readers not only amazed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

J. NJ. Hayes was in the city from Bruins.
wick Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
THEY WERE DELIGHTED.

Many times have been complimented the liberal
ty of offer and have every that it will be
largely taken advantage Of and any of readers fail to
the grandest collection of handsome and interesting
views of the world, will be their misfortune and
fault.
For the benefit of those who did not exactly catch
proposition explained in previous issues, repeat it
again today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01
Local Matters.

Rubber boo,s are beginning to be in coed
demand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

Albert G. Barnard of Sidney was in the
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-01

George Vickery is quite i'll at his hon.
with the grip.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14

They didn't know for sure that the man
they had had stolen the horse, but they
were guessing so near it that they had a
rope around his neck and were heading
him for the nearest telegraph pole. When
they reached it, they asked the culprit If
he had anything to say.
Gents, " he replied, lifting his eyes to
heaven, Il say l didn't steal that boss"
"WowW shouted the crowd in disap
proval of These sentiments.
81 tell you again | didn't steal him."
Come off Why didn't you steal himS"
asked the spokesman sarcastically. Tho
boss is gone, and there amt nobody else to
do it"
IN tell you why" exclaimed the pris-
oner, bracing up. Some other Teller had
him afore l got 10 the stable"
The crowd made rush, and it looked
as If it were all up with the prisoner, but
the spokesman got the floor
boys, he yelled hold on. When we
come acrost slug of truth as plain as
that is, We're bound to respect it. Let's
keep him and run him for office"
The crowd wouldn't have that, however
but they gave him an hour to get away in
and big drink and told him to hustle
for the east, where there was less truth
than horse stealing.-Detroit Free Press
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14
BRIGHT CHILD OTTO.
At THE AGE OF Fl MONTHS HE READS
WHATEVER HE SEES.

His Father Is Butcher and His Mother
Not Learned - They Feared Lest Their
Babes Prococity Meant Bodily Disease,
but the Doctors Said Not.
They are having no end of excitement
in Brunswick, Germany, over a lettercd
baby. This youngsters name is Otto
Pochler, and he is but 81 months old. II
all the stories told of him are true, the
Brunswickers do well to be in a state of
mental upheaval, for of all the prodigies
on record he is the most marvellous. In
brief, his accomplishment consists If the
power to read anything and everything at
sight, notwithstanding his tender age,
after II , has once mastered the alphabet in
which the matter is written or printed,
and in spite of the fact that all his powers
save this one, are as little developed as
are those of most children of his age.
Otto's father is butcher who, though
well to do as German butchers go, is not
possessed of literary taste or ambitions in
any degree whatsoever. The mother is of
like mental habit and attainments, and
both parents are in a state of perpetual
amazomcnt over their child's remarkable
proficiency. This was first noticed when
Otto was but about 10 months old He
had just begun to talk then. One day
when his parents took him out for an air
ing he showed great interest in all the
signs and placards upon which his infan-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14

and a natural talent for the law soon
placed him on the high road to success.
His fame is now international, and he is
recognized as one of Americas most tai
ented and learned lawyers. His counsel
is sought in great cases involving national
and international questions OF grave i'm
port, and his clients rarely have bill of
costs to pay providing they have a case of
any strength to begin with.
The most famous case with which his
name has ever been connected was the
great Alaska seal controversy between
Great Britain and the United States pre-
viously referred to. Mr. Carter was coun-
sci for the United States, and during
the great legal battle before the arbitrators
he more than held his own with Sir
Charles Russell, counsel for Great Britain
and now lord chief justice of England.
During the argument Of the momentous
questions involved the English press and
the members of the commission pronuunc-
ed Mr.. Cartcr's address the most perfect
argument from all standpoints that was
delivered by any Of the eminent counsel
engaged in the case.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14
NO SIGNALS FROM MARS.



Miss Mary Proctor, the talented daugh-
ter of the late astronomer, Richard A.
Proctor, does not believe that the inhab-
itants Of Mars are signaling the earth,
for the excellent reason that her father
was of the opinion that there are no people
on the red planet to do the signaling
You can see how scnselcss the theory is, "
she says, when you reflect that bonfire
the size of all Scotland would be needed
to make light large enough to flash
through the 36, 900, 600 miles of space be-
tween Mars and the earth when at oppo-
sition."
Miss Proctor further believes that while
Mars may have been inhabited at one time
its atmospheric condition has changed so
much that life of the character familiar
to the people of the earth could not now
exist there. She also discountenances the
theory that the double canals on Mars are
intended as signals to attract the atten-
ton of our eyes.
Miss Proctor enjoyed unrivaled opportu-
mites for the study of astronomy with her
distinguished father, and she is now win
ming fame as a lecturer and writer on the
subject. She is the eldest daughter of
Professor Proctor and was born in Dub
lin and educated in England. In 1852
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14
A GREAT LEGAL LUMlNARY.
Successful Career of President Carter of the
American Bar Association.

LAS n cogcnt and analytical reasoner he
is without rival, " is the tribJtc New
York lawyers pay to the genius of james
G. Carter, who was recently elected pres
ident of the American Bar association.
Lawyers love to hear him talk and his APP
pearance in court always draws throng 81
interested members of the profession He
is n man of cultue and profound learning,
u classical scholar and a close student of
history, but not jury lawyer. The aver
age jury would doubtless consider him
somewhat prosy for the reason that what
he said would be beyond them. His great
strength is displayed in his erudite and
logical arguments before the general term
judges and the judges of the court of APP
pcals or before such a learned body as the
arbitrator in the great international Be
ring sea dispute between Great Britain and
the United States.
Mr. Carter was born in Lancaster Mass.
Oct. II, 1927. He was educated at Derby
academy, bingham, Mass, and at the Har
ward law school, and was admitted to the
bar in 1853 Faithful study, hard work
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14


both state and national, and it may inter
est the members of the fair sex to know
that he is n bachelor.
Henry Clay Evans, whom the Republic
ans of Tennessee have chosen to lead their
fight for the governorship, is a prosperous
manufacturer. He has been somewhat
of rover during his 81 years of life, for
he was horn in Juniata county, Pa,
fought with the soldiers of Wisconsin dur
ing the war and has since made his name
well known ms business man ana poll
tician of Tennessee. His regiment was
the Forty first Wisconsin, and ne left tins
service with a good record
After the war he located In Chattanoo
ga, where he engaged in the manufactur
ing business and took prominent part il
local politics. He was twice elected mayor
of the city and later was one of Tenncs
sees congressman in the Fifty first con
Cress, where he attracted considerable at
tention as "A parliamentarian, orator ant
lawmaker. He sought second term, bu;
was defeated. President Harrison then
appointed him first assistant postmastci
general
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14
cACoETHES ScRlBENDl.

Raver in rhythm and prater in prose,
Author successful and author who fails,
Scribe of fictitious emotions and woes,
Vender of verses and trader in tales,
Moiler for money and fighter for fame,
Hot in the manuscript marketing strife,
Answer me, which is the happier aim
Better to live or to write about life2
Does not existence give pleasure more fine
Than honor from books either witty or wise?
Has glory more joy than n glass Of good wine?
Applause greater charm than pretty
girls cyesy
Alas for man when the hunger for fame
Allures him from pleasure and robs him Of
easel
Resigning sweet rest to put "works" to his
name,
Alas for the wretch with the writing dis
easel
Robert n. Stephens in New York Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-09-14
TWO WOULD BE GOVERNORS.



Clay Evans of Tennessee.
Ehe Walter Tunnel, Democratic candi-
date for governor Of Delaware, is one of the
prominent business men of the state. He
was born near Blackwater, Baltimore
Hundred, Sussex county, on Dec. 81, 1914,
and was educated in the neighboring
public school and in the select schools of
Lewes and Milford. After leaving school
he engaged in the mercantile business with
his father at Blackwater. In 1870 he was
elected to the legislature, where he procur-
cd the passage of the charter of and the
state bond issue fer the Breakwater and
Frankfort railway. In 1872 he removed
to Lewes aud engaged in the drug bust
ness with his bruther-in-law under the
firm name of Mustard q Co.
number of years ago the legislature
appointed him director of the Farmers
bank, Georgetown, and he has also been
clerk of the peace of Kent county. He
takes a lively interest in public affairs,