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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

This IL the age OF the professional
housecleaner. The women having
nsurped the occupations formerly pur.
sued by the sterner sex. nothing Is left
for men 10 do but to turn about and dc
the women's work. says d discontinued
snun
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-04-07

Any one who thinks that physical de-
valopmsnt and training are likely ia
make girls s.mascuiineN will do well 10
ask 10 be admitted 10 the Boston Normal
School OF Gymnastics at q time when
the young ladies are Mt their work. The
Listener saw some hundred OF them the
other day--there seemed as many as d
hundred, though he did not count them
land he perceived nothing masculine
about them. except their instructor, who
was q man, and one student. who was
O man too. In the gallery there were
two young gentlemen a. spectators,
and when, during recess, the girl stu
dents Were amusing themselves in all
sorts of ways, aud making calls upon
one another. running laughingly hand
In hand as they did so, one Of thes<
young men remarked, Not much like
boys. ehY' and the other said. mo
muchf'
And yet some Of their exercises vert
not unworthy OF the strength and sup
pleness Of a man. Ono thing that par.
ticularly pleased the Listener was the
class running. The girls ran several
times around the hall. like Diana's hunt
resses. gracefully and beautifully. One
might have supposed that skirts, stays
and generations of indoor stupor had
put an end forever to the ability oi
women to run swiftly and gracefully
but II Is apparent that this art, "a wei
as many other beautiful athletic things
was only dormant. A little following
Of nature bringa II all back.-Bostor
Transcript.
Maidenly sfodessy.
Our Young women seem to have lbs
something Of the oldtime maidenl,
modesty. Cur fast life is increasing
their taste for display and oddity.
girl 10 be able TO attract attention nov
must affect fads and quaint conceits Il
dress. She must be doggy" or ''horsey
or masculine or ultra in some particu
lar. A walk on Broadway any Of thes
fine afternoons reveals the fluffy son
brette and the hobl : dehoy very mucl
In evidence. Our girls seem to be run
ming to mannishness and fashiness Il
dress.
| There was . time when the burlesqu
actress. the chorus girl and the soubrett
were easily distinguishable on Broad
way. Now the display Of fluffy hail
masculine hats, standing collars, gaud
neckties, .'spats," and all that seems 3
| be general. and IL IL difficult to tel
where the girl Of the theater leaves Of
and the girl of society begins. ! saw
young woman on Broadway recent
dragging her dress on the sidewalk an
carrying dog In her arms. Her getu
was loud and unmistakable. remarks
TO q companion, THAT young womal
certainly belongs 10 Barnum's show.
"Oh. no." was the reply; that's Mis-
-. very swell girl."-New Yorl
Letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
The President DickerinR.


The presidents share of responsibility
for the infamous bill OF sale to the trusts
is a controversial matter between him and
Senator German. Hts partisans have con.
sidered 1t beneath his dignity to reply 20
the destructive assault made in the sen.
ate, and in spite OF Senator Villas feeble
apologetics the case is likely to 60 az inst
him before the bar Of public Judgment.
since Senator German produced three
good witnesses and their testimony has
not been challenged. The presidents re-.
sponsibility for the tariff bill, IL one 10
finally enacted. will not be controversial
matter. Contrary to the unbroken line
of precedents in American political his
tory. the executive has obtruded his opin-
ion upon congress when there 10 Q legisla-
tive deadlock. No bill can now pass
which does not obtain his approval in ad-
vance. The president is now legislator
on the tariff question. He Is consulted
before and after every caucus IL held. He
is negotiating and dicksring with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

tary Whitney, and his intimate friend, John
3. Russell, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor Of Massachusetts last fall, are the
principal owners of Nova Scotia mines,
which would be able to dump al their pro-
duce into New England 1t profitable prices
were it not for the duty on coal.
Those mines were purchased by Whit
ney, Lamont & Co. through Mr.. Charles
E. Bell. 4 banker of Boston, who, by
the way, 10 brother Of the inventor Of the
telephone, and. like him, son-in-law Of
Gardiner G. Hubbard. Bell got them an
option on the property until after the cleo
tions in November, 1899, and when it was
found that the House had seventy or eighty
Democratic majority they regarded it ~
absolutely certain that coal would 90 on the
free list, and bought the mines.
Mr.. Russell has been in Washington
much Of the time during the past year
looking after the interests of this COM
pany. He has been frequent visitor
at the White House. There can be
little doubt but what the owners Of the
Nova Scotia mines would clean up q num-
Der of millions of dollars in clean profits
were coal to be put upon the free list.
Can it be possible that the President
has financial interest ut stake in this mat.
ter? There is certainly reason to suspect
that such 10 the case, or else the Chief
Executive 10 interested to remarkable de-
gree for the financial welfare of the little
coterie Of warm personal friends who
are looking for enormous profits from the
development Of the Nova Scotia coal
mines in free competition with those Of the
United States.
1t is certainly an attractive scheme,
especially to those who view its glitter
ing possibilities from the inside; but
it is doubtful il it viii ever be
crowned with success, Conflicting in
terests block its way. Mr.. German, Mr..
Gibson and Mr.. Camden own coal fields in
West Virginia, Mr.. Brice has large minss
in Tennessee, and number Of other sena-
tors are equally well interested. They have
votes and it is quite safe to assume that they
will not use them to bring about their own
financial ruin. ---::
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
The Maine Republican Platform.

The Republican party of Maine invite all the
people of the State who are Ia accord with the
principles of the following platform to unite In
q common course of action :
financial policy not in favor Of monometah
5lism, either Of gold or silver, as the basis OF
be Sy epts Of the national
power. Now, and IN the future all dollars should
be of equal value TO the end that a suitable cur.
tse D:ope the full results Il sseir labor
The enactment and enforcement of all laws re-
quired for the proper recognition and protection
Of labor. -
. The American Union, its citizens and their great
privileges can be protected in NO surer way than
by absolute exclusion from our country. OF the
paupers, criminals, and diseased of Europe. The
party therefore. favors the passage OF such re.
strctve legislation as will admit to our shores
only those Immigrants who have the capacity and
desire to become good American citizens.
prevent the interference of European powers In
the domestic government OF American states and
countries. The party sustains the course OF
Stevens toward the people of the Hawaii islands,
and wholly disapproves the un-American policy
of the Cleveland administration In relation there
Legislation for the benefit of the Union soldiers
of the war of the rebellion, their widows and
children, and disapproval of the present policy Of
the Pension Bureau in making such laws, to de-
Full recognition of the benefits to all the people
Of the State which have come from temperance
and prohibition and we pledge our continued and
hearty support of the enforcement OF the prohibi-
tory laws.
A tariff for the protection of American labor
against the underpaid and pauper labor of foreign
countries.
The Republican party calls upon all the voters
of the State to express at the polls their disap
prevail of the'Wilaon tariff bill, the main vicious
features of which are maintained and added to in
the bill now before the Senate, which surrenders
the interests Of Northern labor, while 1t protects
those Of the South. and delivers nearly every in
dustry Of Maine into the hands of our nearest and
most hostile rival, the Dominion of Canada.
The Blaine system Of reciprocity and opposition
to the Democratic policy which attempts Its aban-
donment and repeal
Cordial approval of'the course Of the Maine del
egation, in tue Senate and in the House of Repre-
sentatives, in fighting the Democratic tariff bill at
every stage, and continued support in every fur.
ther effort to obstruct and defeat the bill.
A full endorsement Of the conduct of the affairs
of the State by the executive and legislative
branches, and cordial Recommendation Of Gov
ernor Henry b. Cleaves for reelection to the high
Office which he has 80 admirably filed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
TIE Gospel Of Ssli.lnisrssi.

There is a growing suspicion that self
interest was a by no means unimportant in
spiration of President Cleveland's remark
able letter 10 Chairman Wilson of the ways
and means committee. While he is OBJ
viously anxious to protect and foster the
interests of the great sugar trust, he is
equally DESTROYS that coal and iron should
60 upon the free list. His anxiety for the
welfare Of the sugar trust is easily
explained. 1t 10 an open secret that
this powerful organization supplied
the Democratic National committee with
a large portion of its funds during the
last Presidential campaign. Grover Cleve-
land as the leading beneficiary of these con-
tributions, would certainly be lacking in the
recognized elements of political gratitude
if he failed to maintain q friendly watch
over the interests of the associated capital
lists who did 90 much to secure his election
to the Presidential Office. No man is
better qualified to speak with author
ity for the Democratic party than 10
Senator German of Maryland. He has
been for a number of years past
both the shrewdest and the ablest Of it, po-
litical managers. This is the man who has
in effect confessed to the country that the
sugar schedule in the Senate tariff bill, pre-
pared BY Secretary Carlisle, and, unques-
t;on.hlv suhrn;tkod IN tho peo.;dout 60.
approval, was simply the payment Of .
Democratic compaign debt. 1t was the
promised return for funds contributed to
the Democratic cause in 1899.
But there 10 believed to be still stronger
motive behind the Presidents desire
to see coal sni iron placed upon the
free list. 1t is well known fact
that Secretary Lamont, ex-Secre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

There is a suspicion abroad that the
tariff reform" Democrats of Maryland,
who have been calling upon Senator Cor
man to resign lis seat in Congress are, for
the most part, disappointed office seekers,
who hold him responsible for their political
grievances. II he doesn't fatten them out
to wafer thickness in due season it will be
because bis fine political hand has lost its
cunning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

The Bath Times makes the following e1-
cellent suggestions for the Presidential
tickets of the Populist and Democratic
parties: Populist, President, Eugene
v. Debs; for Vice President, Walter Q.
Gresham. Democratic, Atgeld of Illinois
and Hogg Of Texas. These tickets would
certainly have the merit of being fairly rep.
reseptatiye of their respective parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
China and Japan.

by any means,be the small affair that some
people affect to believe. The population
Of China is 100000, 900; that of Japan
only about 100000. Notwithstand-
ing this seeming discrepancy they are
not by any means so unevenly matched
as regards army and naval strength. The
Japanese army 10 vastly superior to that of
China, both in its personnel and in its su-
perior equipment and discipline. 1t has
been thoroughly modernized. It is
said that while the regular Chinese army
numbers q million men, not more than
$4,000 of its troops have been drilled in the
tactics of modern warfare. While the
Chinese navy comprises larger number of
vessels than that of Japan, it is be-
lieved that the latter would prove
to be vastly more effective in case
of hostilities. Corea is not likely to
cut much of figure in actual hostilities.
Her people are semi-barbarians unable to
cope with the methods of modern warfare.
Financially Japan is in good condi-
ton to wage war, having in its
treasury a large surplus which can be
Immediately applied for this purpose.
In intellectual acuteness the Chinese are
no match for the Japanese. They are old
fashioned and fat-witted. A prominent
merchant who recently visited a
number of the forts along their
coast said that the sights of many OF
the Krupp guns with which the forts are
armed have been removed and replaced
with pieces of bamboo, rendering the guns
useless. This is an example Of the char
acter of the Chinese race. They are peo-
pie several centuries behind the times, and
IL they are to engage in big war with ia
pan, their old. fashioned methods will place
them at great disadvantage though there il,
of course, the possibility that having q
population more than nine times as large a.
that of her rival she may eventually sue
coed through sheer force of numbers.
1t is evident though that Japan will
not be overcome without q tremendous
struggle. Her people are bright and
progressive. They will fight their battles
in modern way and with modern equip
ments. 1t is not impossible that they may
win the victory. 1t is doubtful if any
greater discrepancy existed between the
efficiency Of the troops of Alexander
the Great, and those of the potentates whom
he conquered, than exists today between
the forces Of Japan and China. =, If history
has shown anything it has shown most con.
clusively that mere force Of numbers do
not often avail under such circumstances.
There is, however. . very serious side to
the trouble between China and japan in it,
possible foreign complications. Only {
river divides the territory of Corea and Rus.
sia. 1t is quite probable that Russia, al.
ways DESTROYS of obtaining seaports upor
the Corean coast, may seize upon this op
portunity to crafty her ambitions in THU
direction. Should she do this, England
and possibly other European countries,
might feel forced to take part in the con
test.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

The attempt of the Boston Herald through
cock and bull story dated at Washington,
to paint Senators Brice and German a.
political bunco steerers, and Grover Cleve-
liant as the very shrewd man who outwitted,
foiled and utterly discounted them, does
not stop short of positive Stiffness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
MAINE GOSSIP.

A little dot Of girl, less than two years
old, visiting with her mother at Waldoboro,
asked for food to feed the chickens. She
was given some mixed meal and no further
attention paid to her. After Q while her
mother went to the door and discovered
that she had taken the individual butter
dishes from the dining room table, put
meal in each, set them around % on q
table and . chicken was calmly eating from
each tiny plate.
This remarkable and highly interesting
story is told by man who lives in Aroos-
took county. A few days ago Charles Dins-
more noticed that the swallows around his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

With the terrible ravages of the plague,
which has destroyed 10000 lives in the
Canton district alone, the formidable revolt
of mounted bands of Manchus in Kirin, and
the war with Japan, China appears to
have about all the trouble she can well
take care of at one time. The revolt in
Kirin is Q most serious menace to the Chi
nese government. Three hundred years
ago when the Ming Emperor's troops were
exhausted by long war in Corea with Japan,
the Manchus swept down. on Pekiu, cap
tured the city, and overthrow the Ming
dynasty. 1t is the fear, probably, that his
tory may repe at itself which has led Viceroy
Ii Hung Chang to keep his best troops at
home instead of sending them to Corea to
fight the forces of Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
PRESS COMMENTS.
Lot II Go 10 Grass.

louisville Courier-J ournal Denocrat.)
All is lost, honor included, and what was
a year ago resistless and confident army,
flushed with victory, is, today, q host with
out leader, wandering aimlessly in the
wilderness of faction and despair.
Better let the whole nauseous affair 70 to
grass, gentlemen, and come home, where
the greater number of you will find business
of importance awaiting you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

The sooner Congressman Springer awakes
to the fact that he is back number, the
sooner he will be in possession of gener-
ally accepted truth. 1t would certainly
seem as if the vigorous rubbing of ears
that the Southern brigadiers have given
him should have taught him where to look
for the masters of the Democratic paaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

Senator Germans calling down of Gro
yer Cleveland has brought him hearty words
Of commentator from. all parts Of the
country. It was the most popular act of
his political life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

The vigorous prodding which Congress-
man Boutelle has given the Cleveland i'd
ministration for its delay in recognizing the
Hawaiian Republic, was most timely and
will meet with the hearty approval of the
patriotic people Of this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

The labored efforts Of the Boston Herald
and other cuckoo organs, to save President
Cleveland from the effects Of Senator Cor
mans expose, are - painful - they are
unavailing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

1t il interesting to learn from Georgia
politicians that Grover Cleveland is, after
all, true friend of the free coinage of sill
yer, even if he does show his affections in a
aomexhat peculiar manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

"When Cleveland writes he generally
says Something" observes cuckoo organ.
The country has noticed than when Senator
German has anything to say he doesn't wait
for pen and ink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

No notice whatever will be taken Of UNI
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSE
BILE FOR THE PRESERVATION or RETURN OF
REJECTED CONCENTRATIONS.
Address all communications relating ia
subscriptions and Advertisements to BURLEIGD
+ FLYsT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

1t should not escape the attention Of
thoughtful men that while the Democratic
party stands committed to revenue only
policy neither the President nor any other
officer of the administration, nor any Demo-
cratic senator or representative has
once proposed to enact tariff framed
for that purpose. The Democratic party
has never stood for q moment upon the
Chicago platform since the national elec-
ton, and the people now appreciate the fact
that it was a mere subterfuge to gain votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02


The genial Oxford Democrat has appar-
antly grown weary of answering questions
about the county building case, and dis
poses Of the matter in the following general
but conclusive manner mo, it wasn't to be
decided the 18th of this month. No,it hasn't
even been argued before the law court yet.
1t is set down for argument today, July
3lst. No, after it has been argued the de-
cision won't be Immediately made public.
The matter, most esteemed questioner
Whose name 10 legion 10 now in the care
and custody of the court. In due course of
time, after the court has fully examined
and considered it, the decision will be pro-
mulgated. We don't know-nobody knows
when that time will come. Until it does
come, all we can do is to possess our souls
in patience, and wait"
The town of Friendship boasts only 16
dogs.
Hon. D. W. Rollins, Jr., Of Whitney
vile has good reason to rejoice. His wife
presented him with . handsome baby boy,
and his friends with . denomination to the
legislature-both ON the same day.
The Oxford Democrat asks: lis 1t true
that at the recent Democratic county con-
vention the delegates turned the seats about
90 - not to look each other in the face
while the resolutions were read?" Certain
ly nothing could possibly have been more
appropriate than such action on their part.
The Bangor chapel At Northport camp
grounds is being torn down snd will be re-
placed by . large three story structure,
which will be ready for occupancy by the
time of the Methodist campmeeting in
August.
The Rockland Star reports an amusing
incident at recent ball game in that city.
One of the special police saw some boys
upon a neighboring roof enjoying the
game. He ordered them down but the
boys refused to be called down. 90 he got
ladder and drove them down. Az soon
~ they reached the ground the boys re-
moved the ladder and ordered him down.
The officer occupied his lofty pc sition until
his friends brought another ladder.
II there an oyCanizad hand of huyulsrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

The number Of fatalities resulting from
lightning the present summer 10 believed
to be the largest on record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY b. CLEAvEa
OF PORTLAND.
For Representatives to Congress.

TV REPRESENTATIVES, ~ S60Ss'
First Distriet-THoMAs B. REED, Of Port
land.
Second Distrtct-NELsoN DNGLEY, JR.,
of Lewiston.
Third Distrtct-SErH L. MILLIKEN, Of
Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLEs A. BoUTELLE,
of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02
Insure
Against
Sickness
Take Out
A Policy II
.SanfOrd's 0inge
And Laugh at
Summer Ills
And Epidemic
influences

Containing among its ingredients the pur-
est Of medicinal French brandy and the best
Of imported ginger, IL Is vastly superior to
the cheap, worthless, and often dangerous
gfngers urged as substitutes.
Ask for SANFORD'S GINGER and look
for owl trademark on the wrapper. Sold
everywhere.
POTTER DRUG & CHEN. CoRP., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-02

Cotton is no longer king. Sugar octu
pies the throne.