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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
Trolley Car and Pneumatic Tube.
STANDARD Union.)


The attempt to facilitate the delivery
of mail matter by the aid of trolley cars
has proven successful; and if the New
York and Brooklyn post offices could be
connected by means of a pneumatic tube,
a very decided gain would be secured
for. the two cities. Delivering letters
by pneumatic tube is an improve
ment which is entirely practical
being now in successful operation
at Vienna, Berlin and other principal
cities of Europe As has been frequently
stated in these columns, the postal sys-
TENS of New York and Brooklyn are
specially adapted to the pneumatic plan,
the bridge and elevated railroad structures
greatly facilitating the introduction of
the system.
If pneumatic tube was introduced be
tween these tive main offices, an excellent
opportunity would be afforded for testing
its claims as rapid distributor of mail
matter; and if it proves to be gain over
present methods, of which there is little
doubt, then the system could be extended
throughout the two cities, or, what may
eventually prove to be, the united cities.
1t is hardly consistent to make rapid
distribution and collection of letters by
trolley car and then transport them to
and from New York in the antediluvian
mail wagons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
PRESS COMMENTS.
The Votes in the Senate.
0New York Tribune

The vote in the Senate on the question
of closure was exactly what might have
been expected, and what it should have
BEEN 1t was known, and by the Demo-
Gratis even openly proclaimed, that the sole
object of a change of rules at the short
session was to secure the passage of GER
tain tariff bills, which were in flat de-
fiance of the will of sthe people declared
at the last elections. The one claim which
has force, in favor of closure, is that it
is necessary to enable the will of the peo-
pie to take effect when it might be
thwarted by a minority. In this case the
viii of the people was about to be be-
trayed, defeated and defied by the ma
jority, from whom the people has deliber-
ately withdraw their trust There is
no room to doubt about the purpose of
Democratic senators. There is no room
to doubt about the hostile purpose of the
people. Noparty has ever been overthrown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

In the Congressional Record Of Dec. II,
is a letter from Henry W. Elliott to Con
gresham Dingley, in which the former
takes the ground that the seal, under the
provisions of the Paris tribunal is doomed
to early destruction, that those provisions
are a furtherancc rather than hindrance
to that end. The catch for 1894 in round
numbers was 80, 900, in 1898 36, 900. in
1892 %, 600. Mr.. Elliott declares that the
American commissioners at Paris did not
! ave any practical knowledge of the hab-
its OF the seal or the sealer The prohibi-
ton OF firearms, which they maintained
was the great concession gained at Paris,
he declares to be an aid to determination
of the seal. Were guns used the seal
would he argues, be scared and driven
into the protected regions, whereas now,
with the skilled native spearmen, no
disturbance is made and the seals remain
in the waters where there is permission to
hunt during those months. Mr.. Elliott
also declares that under the new regula-
tions the female seal which is protected
upon land is now killed in great numbers.
The number of seals taken the past sea-
son, chiefly by Canadian sealing crews,
indicates that this country will get small
share in the profit accruing from exter-
mination of the seals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized 1S4S.
BANKING ROOMS 2ss WATER ST.

TRUsTEEs-Wm. S. Badger, j. H. Manley, L.
c. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb, b. +. Parrott.
Deposits received and placed on interest the
first day of every month.
Interest paid or credited on account on the
first Wednesday OF February and August.
Deposits are exempt by law from all taxes,
and accounts are strictly confidential
Especial privileges afforded to Executors,
Administrators, Guardians, Trustees, married
women and minors.
apr9dtf EDWIN @. DUDLEY, Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

One Of the humble and hitherto myster-
ions sources Of Croker's million appears to
have been Contractor Moran, who in three
vars sent Croker checks amounting to
sl2h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

If Boston common councilmen haven
assumed aldermanic proportions it isn't
because they haven't had enough to eat
for the past year. Not only have they ex-
hausted the appropriation for lunches, but
hotel bills amounting to about $1,000 have
been received for refreshments furnished
members Of the Boston common council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Europe is interested in ruTor that
Spain has leased Peregil, opposite Gibral-
tar to the English for coaling station.
Some think this carries with it the right
to fortify the place. If so, England will
control the straits Us completely as the
river Thames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

also had large experience in buying, sell
ing and valuing all classes of taxable prop
erty. He has thus fitted himself to per-
orm the difficult and delicate duties OF
the board more satisfactorily than could
any new and untried man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
MARIE GOSSIP.
Col Green is determined the project OF
the Shore Line shall keep green in the
minds of Maine legislators.

In claiming damages for the extra
water Auburn is taking for the city's pur-
poses the Union Water Power Company
exposed big valuation to the Auburn
assessors and the city will doubtless in
crease the tax upon the company. Auburn
officials have got a good deal of inspira-
ton out of water, first and last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

1t nearly required the sacrifice of IL
lives to terminate the career of Harrison
cat. The old gentleman who tried to dis
patch pussy was so badly bitten that he
was dangerously sick for three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

erich and fashionable Trinity church
is coming in for good deal of criticism
for its filthy tenements from which 1t
derives revenue. Everything considered,
the wrong must be glaring one to re-
ceiye the criticism accorded it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

An imitation of butter is now being
made from petroleum. Science has yet
to produce the cow, the milker and the
butter maker and for our part we are not
inclined to accept petroleum products as
"A substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
1aily Afnnebee 5ournal.
TERMS: 800 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken Of un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT DE HELD RESPONSIBLE
Tor the reservation or return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions ami advertisements to BURLErGH d
FLYsT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

The record of foot ball accidents com
uilcd by the Boston Transcript for the
past season includes 80, more or less
severe, from which three players have died,
one was paralyzed and one became insane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Money makes the mare go at an alarm
ing pace in China. Gen. Wei condemned
TO death for cowardice, hired a substitute
That's wei they have in the Orient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Wateryille is to send "a generous Christ
mas box to Good Will boys. All the
traders along the street contributed and
the contents varied from confectionery to
mittens and jack knives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Croker refuses COTS invitation to APP
pear before the Lexow committee. Natur-
aIly Mr.. Croker assumes that his testi-
rnnnv isn't ger.nane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

There is diphtheria panic at Island
Falls, two deaths and several cases being
reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

The opinions Of bank men are not
very nattering to the Cleveland Carlisle
scheme, the fatal defect Of which is its sur
render to state banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

A pugilist knocked out at prize tight
in New Orleans last week remained I'M
conscious for 28 minutes, and yet some try
to place pugilism in the list Of athletic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

The Richmond Bee gathers honey re-
gardless of the season and is out in holt
day attire that bespeaks prosperity and
enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
Christmas at the White House.
New York Press.

All the brownie cabinet will be gathered
round the tree on Christmas eve, and will
receive appropriate gifts. There will be
tin savings bank for Secretary Carlisle,
Life of James q. Blaine" for secretary
Gresham, and a box of toy soldiers
dressed in Union blue for Hoke Smith.
Mr. Olney will get train of cars on
miniature railroad, and Mr. Lamont an
edition De luxe of Mr.. Cleveland's latest
message. For Secretary Morton there
will be broad brmmed hat and rake,
for Mr.. Herbert little boat wi tn big sails,
and for Mr. Bisscll a stamp box and a
| pocket bottle of mucilage to stick his
stamps on with. Thrrber will get new
work basket and pink ribbon for his
| kitten, while Mr.. Cleveland himself will
be presented with parrot that has been
| trained to cry "Hurrah for Cleveland"
whenever anyone looks at him. After the
presents are distributed there will be
singing, and the President will tell fish
stories and Dan Lamont will read the
election returns from New York state
amid wild applause, and Secretary Car
| Isle will relate pleasant anecdotes about
his meetings with the New York bankers.
Then. one by one, the cabinet officers
East Room will be Thurber and Hoke
quarreling over the popcorn balls ON the
tree, and the great day will be over.
A Valuable and Efficient Member Of the Board.
(Waterville Mail.)
The coming Legislature will elect a
member of the board of State assessors,
the partial term to which Hon. H. G.
Burleigh was elected by the last Legisla
ture expiring at that time There is little
doubt that Mr. Burleigh viii, be
chosen to be his own successor. He
has served only part OF term,
but in that time has shown him
self to be valuable and efficient member
of the board. He has given the subject of
taxation great deal of study during the
last 90 years, not only in this State but
in other states and countries, and has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

A cow % years old was killed few
days ago at Porter village. She had reared
90 calves and deserved better fate than
being turned into porterhouse steak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

One wouldn't suppose that local life
insurance agent would have a chance in
competition with the glib out-of-towr
fellows, but the Reporter-Journal tells
us that one in that city wrote a $4,000
policy before breakfast although the town
had been thoroughly drummed' by the
other fellows the day before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Russian engineers are studying the
route for the waterway to connect the
White sea with the Baltic. The total dis.
lance is about $50 miles, in part already
navigable. a uniform depth of 30 feet
can be obtained fer the whole canal it is
estimated, at IL cost of only 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
Looks Healthy.
(Rockland Tribune.

The Kennebec Journal wears much
improved appearance since it put ON a
new dress of type and sets its matter with
a type setting machine. The Journal is
one of the solid papers of the State and
looks exceedingly healthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

The Canadian Pacific as potato grower
in Aroostook would be novelty in rail
reading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

One William Moriarty, Bill for short,
game warden and desperate pro tenn, got
drunk in Bangor, the other night, we are
informed, tried to ride his horse into a
saloon, to cut the officers with a wicked
looking knife, and otherwise disported
himself in manner calculated to prove
that effete civilization hadn't effected him.
Bangor should put Bill in Jail for three
months and permit his hair to grow.
One of the rival teams may want Bill for
center rush when the Bangor Portland
foot ball differences are adjusted and the
violets are blooming on the gridiron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

A Rockland woman who is to earn a
dollar for a church sociable by shovelling
walks, is anxious for snow fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Some of the East Hebron story tellers
recall that several years ago when min
lister was called to the funeral of man in
that neighborhood, he began his remarks
by saying: 81 am glad to meet you here
and congratulate you on the death of your
husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

A Rocklaud man will rely in the future
upon an alarm clock instead of the early
electric car that passes his door He has
been in the habit of getting up when he
heard the car pass One morning he did
so, and when he had everything ready for
breakfast he learned that it was but A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

We suspect Portland will be solid for
the annexation of Hawaii. The Athletic
Club is solid for it, anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Preserved fruits, Theoretically sealed in
oarthenware vessels. have been found in
both Hcrculaneum and Pompeii When
opened they We're comparatively fresh. II
was the discovery of these fruits that gave
TO an observant American the idea OF
canned fruits, meats and vegetables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

They tell an anecdote of ALI Martz, the
well known Snowman, that having to
stop very cold night at a house in a
Maine village, he was given candle and
was sent to very cold room. In few
minutes he returned and when asked what
was the trouble, said: so, no trouble,
only can't sleep with light in my
room" "Why don't you blow it out?'
he was asked. 81 tried to-" said ALI,
s'but couldn't, the flame is frozen stiff. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Old Town ladies say they have lot to
give if home for girls may be established
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Biddeford Journal: Deering and Port
land talk of getting married, and grouty
old Cape Elizabeth wants a divorce from
it's shore villages. Blaine and Mars Hill
have been published and Norway and
South Paris are engaged, but are having
lovers quarrel over what their married
name shall be. Towns are much like
folks after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Mars Hill comes to the front again, this
time with man who was asked by a
neighbor to buy a pair of No. IL overshoes
and not finding these at the store bought
two pairs of the No. 6 variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Alma is having a coon craze 1t is the
popular fad and one party caught five in
II day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Here is an appeal sent to Mr.. Labou
chere: 1--WE, Moses Bird and wife, in fol
lowing the Divine commands, find our
selves unable to buy a perambulator for
our twin offspring. Therefore, we take
this liberty of asking you to help US in our
time of need -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
EANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

Rt. Hon Sir Julian Pauncefote hs is
now. He has just been presented to the
queen as member of the privy council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

NJ, that the car which walked him was
one returning from a dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Compressed air has been applied to
sweeping railroad cars in France. A rub
Der tube, through which is applied pres
sure Of 10 or - pounds to the square inch,
removes the dust far more effectively than
any brush, and in half the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Bangor has become a clearing house
for hunters who don't wish to hunt. A
Connecticut man came there few days
ago loafed around the sunny corners I'M
til he got tanned, bought an old rusty gun
and equipments, went to the market and
bought three fine looking deer, hired a
guide to post him on scenery, distances,
locations, trails, etc, and then returned
to the Nutmeg state to rehearse his thrill
ling experiences in the depths of the wild
forests of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Those acquainted with the Pittsfield
Advertiser always look for a bright,
newsy, up-to-date paper every week. It's
difficult by any new stroke of enterprise
to surprise subscribers expecting so much
but we are certain Brother Haskell has
done it this week with his holiday edition
of 10 pages with cover and literally filled
with news, choice articles, and an amount
of advertising that suggests happy
Christmas for the publisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

Two East Auburn horse jockeys who
have been each laying for the other got
into a horse trade the other day and
snapped. Before each got home he
found that he had kicker. But the
jockeys couldn't kick, it was fair ex-
change
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

The Roman soldiers must have been
powerful men. Many of the swords that
have been recovered from tombs weigh six
TO 10 pounds, while the battleaxes often
weigh 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17

The painters ignorance of Indian
photography results in the cars of the
Norridgewock electric railway being let
tered with but one r in the word Nor
ridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-17
Weir fishermen along the coast repor
bad luck this past fall.

pad luck unlS past ldll
A man who died the other day at st.
Adams, found his only amusement the
past few years in planning for his demise.
He had his coffin all ready and the ar
engagements made for his funeral, at
which he stipulated there should be nc
singing or sermon
Boston Musical Record: When Nine.
Nordica was simply Lillian Norton, her
cousin "Pinkie 3" Norton, from the same
Maine village where both girls passed
their childhood, was counted by far the
more attractive Of the two girls, and the
better singer They both went to Boston
to study and there 'Pinkie's" teachers
prophesied for her greater lyrical triumphs
than the Lillian could ever earn. But
| Lillian did not begrudge long continued
application, and "Pinkie" did; and while
Nine Nordica (born Norton) is the idol
of the hour at Bayreuth, 'Pinkie" is
| simply Mrs. Bracket, the wife of an
organist and only sings in church and
now and then to please her neighbors.
| There is another song bird in the family,
the beautiful young daughter of Nine.
| Nordicas sister, Mrs. Walker of Rox-
| bury, Mass. Miss Walker is brilliantly
| handsome girl of 90 or less, rejecting in
her dress and manner her long sojourn in
| Paris, where she studied under leading
teachers. She is now at her mothers
home pursuing her vocal cultivation I'M
der a well known American teacher; and
the prophets who see in her second
and much younger edition of her re-
nowned aunt, confidently expect that the
operatic world will some day hear from
Mile Norton Walker.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-10-07
CLEVELAND WON.
The BAH Game at Irwin Park a Trlae
One-Sided


The BAH Game at Irwin Park a Trlfle
Ons-sided.
The Cleveland league team defeated
the Wheeling base ball club, yesterday
afternoon, at Irwin park, by score Of
IL TOT.
A large crowd saw the game, and the
local rooters had ample opportunity to
shout for their respective favorites.
Umpire Crogan called play at $3.50,
and Sammy Nlchol was the first man up
for the home club, his appearance at
the plate giving his admirers chance
TO present him with very elegant floral
tribute. Sam responded by bunting a
safe one for first, and soon made tour
Of the bases, bringing in the first run
Of the game. George, Nicholson
and Miller struck out. The Cleveland
drew blanks until the third, when Old
Chief Zilumer got his batting clothes
on and began the excitement by bang
ing the ball over the fence. This ex-
plot was followed up by Young, Cnilds,
Burkett and Mexican, who kept up the
batting streak, aud seven Spiders
crossed the plate IN this inning.
In the fourth Padden and Miller
scored for Wheeling and Childs made d
run for Cleveland. Nicho captured a
run for Wheeling in the fifth, and the
visitors retired in order or three blanks.
4 run in the seventh and two in the
ninth ended the work Of the Wheelings,
while the Clevelands took two in the
sixth and one in boIh>the seventh ana
eighth.
CrOgan made a good umpire, and the
ClevelandS were very protuse In their
commentation of his work. thinner
was 10 strong force, making two cracks
over the fence, besides two safe ones
for first.
Padden's assist on a hot one from
Childs, was clearly the feature of the
game. McKesn's tumble in the seventh
let In arun.
Leach did the best stick work for the
home team. a bit OF his to deep center
in the fourth, sent both Psdden and
Miller across the plate.
The following is the score:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-10-07

backs upon him as they are reported to
have done
In view Of thisrecord there is marked
tendency to doubt his stories about his
explorations in Africa II will also be
borne in mind that bis fellow-travsler,
JEPsoN, who was with him on his last
expedition. left a diary in which he
frequently expressed his distrust OF
STANLEY, and charged him with vari-
Gus attempts to AsssSsinats him by adj
miDistering poison.
It appears that after thoughtfully re-
viewing the whole business, the Eng
lish have come to the conclusion that
STANLEY was only an adventurer, bold,
brutal and INSCRIPTIONS, and that his
African expedition was nothing more
than a crusade for pluDder.
Right or wrong, this opinion seems TO
be the prevailing one to-day, and 1t is
likely TO DRAG STANLEY out OF the niche
in fame occupied by LIVINGSTONE and
other explorers who sacrificed their per-
sonal interests for the welfare Of man
kind and the progress Of science.