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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
ENCOURAGING
Are the Reports Of Years
Mission Work
Achieved by the American Missionary
Association.
This 48th Annual Meeting Of this 'ssociaiion
Being Held at Lowell.

LOWELL, Mass, Oct. 23.-The 48th an
nual meeting of the American Missionary
Association began here this afternoon with
8 good attendance.
The address of welcome was by Hon.
John ID. Pickman and was earnest and elo-
quent.
In response to the address of welcome,
President Merrill E. Gates, d. d.. of Am
herst College, also president of the asset
alton, spoke as follows:
Let me indicate to you in few sentences
what seems to me the scope, the spirit snd
the purpose of our work. II is one of the
distinctive characteristics of foreign mis-
zion work that to engage earnestly in such
work, eitser in the field or By planning at
bone for such work, insures to the Chris
,ian breadth of outlook upon 1.-The world
as the field" which eDnobles and dignifiss
bis conceptions of Christianity. The work
Of tbs great society touches the life Of
four great races, and brings before our
eyes chose world relations which have an
especial interest for Christians who believe
that the Kingdoms of the world shall be-
come the kingdoms Of our king, whose
right i, is to reign. Who can say, In view
of the rspidiiy with which the prospects of
the great empire of China have changed
within these last few months, how impor-
tant and far-reaching in shaping the future
of that great race may prove TO be the YORK
80 modestly yet so effectively done by this
association among the Chinese on our
Western shore:
The work of q missionary association
which touches China, Africa and America
as directly SIS does cur work must broaden
the conceptions and the sympathies of all
the Christians who take an interest in it.
This is dictinctly an American society.
lis aims are truly American. Its great
work, the lfipg up of The negro race In
America is distiDctively the great task laid
upon American Christianity at the close or
this century. If our churches were to
undertake far more of this helpful work
than they have yet undertaken, they would
not be overburdened. The great danger OF
our churches in these times of financial
stress, is not that we shall do too much for
such mission work, but rather that we shall
dwarf and belittle our Christian life by
economiziug first of all in our gifts to mis-
sions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Weavers van! Conferences With MsnuIact
urers.

Tonight the weaYe,s' executive commit
tee voted to appoint committee of five to
meet the manufacturers. Secretary White
mead is TO write letter TO the manufact-
urers, asking a conference, and if it l.
favorably received, five officers Of the
union will represent the weavers. State
ments of the unions financial condiiicr
we're read, the figures shown indicating
substantial reserve in the bank &c
carry on the ususi working functions
Resolutions were adopted and addresses 10
business men Of Fail River stating the posi
,ion Of the operatives and their willingness.
hat q committee of business men be sp
pointed with representatives from our or
ganizatiou, to Interview the Manufacturers
Association and urge the demand for rea-
sonable consideration Of our claims; unhes.
itatingly declaring the compromise of tn
manufacturers was with total disregard fol
the welfare of % per cent. of the opera
tlves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Report Of Executive Committee.

In the South there are more than four
score schools. There are AZ common
schools, mostly in rural districts. where
earnest Christian teachers from the North,
and those graduated from higher institu-
lions in the South, are faithful missionaries
of Christ. These white teachers, often iso-
lated in remote regions, living apart from
accustomed Christian sympathy, richly de-
serve grateful recognition in their self
denials and heroisms.
In the great msjoriiy of these graded
schoolssprosision is made for boys manual
training in wood working and 10 the use of
woodworking tools. We think that the
members of this association do not fully
realize the extent and beneficial results of
the diversified industries carried on in our
schools. Industrial training is Mingled
with every form of education.
When at least 2, 500 900 as yet are un-
able to read, and are waiting for educated
teachers and for intelligent preaching, the
danger of acceptuating higher education
does not appear 20 be inimedisle.
In normal and higher schools, as the
wears pass on there is an Observable adj
vance in student character and quality.
The students are becoming more like unto
students in Northern schools, in respect to
their ages and ways, than their fathers and
mothers were.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Searching for Her spouss.

TAUNTON, Mass, Oct. 23.-Mrs. Sadie
Brown of 6 Dyer street, Portland, Me-,
came here, today, and found her husband,
Herman j. Brown, had mariel another
woman. Wife No. l sought warrant for
h;s arrest. None was issued because the
officers can find no one to issue It brown
has disappeared. He belongs IN Scarooro'
Me. She is native of ST. John, N. D.,
and was \ widow when she married him,
Dec. "a, 1889, at Portland Browns Sec
ond wife, to whom he was married month
ego, belongs to q nice family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
The BriegsyiiIe Strike.

North Adams, Mass, Oct. 23.-The
Briggsville strikers held apothers meeting
today and voted to hold out. They sp-
D ,inted a committee to present their demand
of Is per cent. ard two hours to the COM
pany, the committee being given discretion
ary powers. Some strikers are in no CON
dition to hold out more than this week and
the help will probably be at work Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
A KANSAS MAYOR
Held Up in Street and Fatally wounded by
Rishwaymen.

wIcn1rA, Kansas, Oct. 23--J. F. Marsh,
mayor of Kinsley, and one of the leading
business men of the place. was held up
there last night by highwaymen and prob
ably fatally shot. Marsh closed his office
at and was Just starting homeward
hen two men faced him with pistols and
a demand for cash. Marsh showed fight
and his assailants opened fire, woundine
him twice in the abdomen and 10 the arm.
TIE m N jumped or hors md rode away
without securing booty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
NEW PHASE
10 Fall River Struggle Because Spinnere Are
Gu. Of Work on Account Of Weavers.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. PA new
complication tonight is added TO the mill
situation by the action of the executive
committee of the Mule Spinners Associa-
ton. Some 200 working spinntrs have
been thrown out of work because of the
refusal of weavers to accept the terms of re-
duction. They crowded in the spinner s
nall tonight and asked to be Secorded as
eligible for portion of the spinners funds
under the bylaws relating to "stoppage
pay" These demands create a new phase
in the trades union struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
STRANGLED.
Having a Fit Fell in Cramped
Position.
The Harmon Will Case Decided After
Twelve Days Trial.
Able Legal Ta'eat on Both sidss-1he viii
Was Sustained.

LEWISTON, Oct. 23.-Daniel McNeal,
aged SO, was found dead in his room, tc-
night. McNeal was injured several years
ago by an explosion of powder at Jay and
has been blind ever since. He was subject
to fits. 1t appears that he attempted to lay
down and fell over in such position as to
cause strangulation. He leaves one child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Ru'inq on the Salt Duly.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-In accordance
with the provision of the new tariff law the
secretary of the treasury made ruling thai
salt imported into the United States from
Aruba, Bonaire, Steustache, st. Martin.
oaoa, Anguilla, Caicos and Turks Island
be admitted free of duty. No duty Will be
assessed on salt imported icto those places
from the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Like.sweet Bells tangled out ofTun., J"

Weak nerves respond bar, ,hly and inharmoniously
to slight Shocks which would produce no effect
upon strong ones. The shri outcry of n child, the
s.amning OF door, the rafting of a vehicle over
uaeven pavement and other tritiing disturbances
effect weak nerves sensi i've nerves, ,sorely. Ner
vousness Is largely attributable TO dyspepsia and
n-assimlation of the food, a very usual con-
infant Ot sleep essness. Digestion and assima
ton teaewed by Hosetter's ST mach Bitter., soon
beset refve quietude and sound repose. The great
a terativp eau the liver and bowels to unite in
cooperative harmony with the stomach, whereby
the general tone of the system il rased to the true
stai dard of health. In msla'ial complaint, 4,
rheumatism aud kidney trouble, the Bitters pro-
dace excellent results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
MAPLE SUG.R BOUNTY.
Sill Before Vermont Legislature to Assist in
Recovering 1t.

MONTPELIER, VT, Oct. 23.-Todsy in
the Legislature was introduced bill pro
vidipg for the payment by the state of q
sum not to exceed 5000 to the first person
resident in Vermont, who shall prosecute
for the recovery of the maple sugar bounty
due him from the general government. The
DILL is entitled an '.Act to assist farmers to
recover their maple sugar bounty"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

where come teachers: From, Maine, 12;
New Hampshire, Z; Vermont, s; Massa-
chusetts, ~; Rhode Island, l.; Connecti-
cut, 81.
There are now Al state organizations for
cooperation in womans work.
From 80 of the state unions the treasury
has received $40, 1854. From other wo-
mems societies and young peoples bands
we have received S4554.23, a total of $685.
73947. This is an advance of l3 per cent.
over the previous year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
NEW YORK HoRssmEN
Have a Msjcriiy in Favor an knii.GsmbIias Q
Amendment.

New York, Oct. 23.-The meeting of
trotting horsemen, to have taken place. to-
night, at the Gilsey house was declared eff
The Tribune, tomorrow, will say: "1t was
found that majority of trotting horsemsn
were in favor or adopting an anti-gambling
amendment, consequently no further efforts
will be made to take action against it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Took Too Much 10 Kill Her.

SAco, Oct. 23.-Mrs. Eva Simpson of
Saco, attempted suicide, Monday night, by
taking laudanum, but she took an overdose
and recovered. She was recently divorced
and said to be smitten with Saco young
man who did not reciprocate her affections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Fate ui a st. John Schooner.

LONDON Oct. 90 Schooner st. John,
st. Johu, N. b., for Grenads, was dismasted
in the hurricane OF Sept. 4, lat. 80 N,
long. Gl w. The mate and seaman we're
lost overheard. The remainder of the crew
were rescued Sept, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.--The receipts
from Internal revenue rolsy were $l12,-
992; customs, $l99,245; miscellaneous,
3,l93 National bank notes received to-
day for redemption were $l35, LAG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Dwelling Burned at RangeIey.

PHILLIPS, Oct. 23.-The dwelling of
Daniel Hoar at Rangeley, burned with part
Of its contents, early Tuesday morning. Il
is supposed the fire was incendiary. Loss,
$500; insurance, $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Court at Miscasssi.

W1scAssEr, Oct. 23.-Judge Foster
opened court here, today. About 20 case
re marked for trial and rs new entries
Probably it will be two weeks term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
BREAKING ELECTION LATS
Found to Be Hazardous villainy in srockion a,
Well as in New York.

New York, Oct. 23.-It is learned that
the grand jury this afternoon found $50 in
dictments against persons for illegal regis
trstion and other infractions of the election
laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Gen. sickIes Protests Against Removal

New YORK, Oct. 23,-Gen. Sickles has
not withdrawn from the congressional race
~ stated this afternoon. II was said at
Democratic headquarters he made rigor-
Gus protest against being taken off the ticket
FOR congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
par,Iand Calls Belfast Pastor.

PORTLAND, Oct. 23 -Payson Memorisl
church voted, this evening to extend call
to Rev. r. T. Hack of Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
CLOUDY AND GENERALLY FAIR.

BosToN, Oct. 23.-For New England !:
Wednesday, cloudy, generally fair, easterly
winds. slight changes in the temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

The postoflice at Bridgewater on route
1879 is discontinued, msil for there to be
sent to Blaine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Washington Eorsca.i.

WAsHrNcToN, Oct. 23.-For Maine !:
Cloudy, followed by fair, southeast winds,
no change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Church Work.

Total, less lis, counted twice, -
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12
THE COMMITTEE
To Manage the Underwood Congress
 sional Campaign Named by the Special Committee.

The special committee appointed to select a democratic campaign committee met at noon yesterday in Capt. M. A. Mason's office and selected the following gentle- men, who will have in charge Mir. Under- woods ampaign in this county:
 B. A. Thompson, chairman; Joseph F. Johnston, Birmingham; D. N. Tally, rrussville; Charles D. Smith, Bradford; 1; L. Y. Lipscomb and w. P. Stratford, Bes- semer; Joseph Parsons, McCalla; P. E. Jacobs, Jonesboro; - Haigler, War rior; Dr. R. s. Green. Greens; John Harrington, Adamsville; o. B. Short, Morris; J. w. Sellers, Short Creek; Bart Patton, Aaron's; Dan Solli- van and Joseph Salisbury, Pratt City; James P. Baird, Mount Pinson; Robert Lisle aud D. McCord, Avondale; A. H. Lake; W. B. Hillhouse, Adeer; Andrew Burgin, beat ?; Felix Blackburn, Ely ton; Curry Huey, Huey's; Hugh McGeever, Jack Curran, Pat rick Brennan, 0. A. Senn, Richard F. Johnston, Rufus N. Rhodes, F. V. Evans, F. P. O'Brien, s. w. John, J. II. Mont gomery, D. A. Greene, N. l.. Miller, ,Wyrd Mason, Joe Frank, Max Carpeles, James Lynagh, Henry Tompert, 8. D. Weakley, Ross c. Smith, Harry Jones and c. B. Burkhalter, beats 21 and S7 and sub-divi- sions.
 Seven members will constitute quorum. The committee will meet in few days to organize and get ready for active work.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12
STILL IMPROVING.

Increasing indications point to renewed activity all along the line. The success of Furtinolite is almost assured. This process enhances the value of our iron considera-
 ply without increasing the cost. The only doubt as to it's value has been dissipated. It was thought that it might not work we'll for manufacturing purposes, but after a thorough test at the Southern Pump Works and the machine shops it has been found to be all that was claimed for it by its inventors. Another furnace will soon be put n blast. It has been in the courts for some months, but now has been se- cured by an enterprising Birmingham gen. tleman, who has been successful in all his undertaking9 About eighteen months ago a strong company was formed to in- clude this furnace in the holdings of cor poration that owned valuable mineral lands on the border of Jefferson and Walker counties. This corpora tion WAS composed of several leading ciii- gems of Birmingham, and the development of the mineral lands owned by it would have added to the prosperity of the county very largely. On account of the financial crash this development suffered suspended
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12

AN impetus having teen given to sheep raising by putting wool on the free list. a number of farmers h Jefferson connty will devote themselves to this industry. The first step will be to have the Legislature pass dog law. Now, it is notorious in the annals of Legislation that the legislator who introduces dog law is always retired to private life. It will take bold and pop ular man to carry through the Legislature such a measure. So the sheep raising farmers have decided on that member of the Jefferson delegation who was on the law and order grand jury and who led his ticket. He will be offered up as sacrifice to lovers of dogs, or he will triunphantIy break the precedent. He is now hard at work framing dog law that promises to become famous.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12
4--ll--44.

Without doubt H4-11-44' is great box office winner. It is extremely funny and entirely free from even the suggestion of vulgarity. It is brand new farce com- edy, the realization of perseverance and an active mbtion to cancel all anterior ideas, and preseot grand complex of pure. bright fun and positive novelties, recog- uizing no rivals and making intrinsic merit the great controlling point The vocal department is one of rare excellence; in fact the attraction in every detail will bear the most critical inspection.
 The ''4-11-44' company is booked for tonight at O,Brien's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12

JUST after hearing a play, lecture or sermon, the auditors on their way home rarely discus what they have heard. Some other topic of conversation is introduced. h fact, it is very difficult to recall at once all that has been heard. And the harder we try the less likely we are to succeed. But the next morning what we have heard comes dropping into the mind without effort. The mind has had time to digest the mental food t has received. The mind is very nidch like the stomach--lts pro- cesses go on unconsciously. No effort of the will can force the mind to recall it's i'm pressons, any more than by effort of the will we can retaste the food we have just consumed. We see this peculiarity in try. ing to recall 6 name-if we stop trying and wait awhile the name comes to mind un- bidden. A genius deserves 60 more credit for having good mind than good stomach-both are born with him, and the processes of both are unconscious. Dick ems, Scott and other great novelists, who have thrown off great creations, con- fess they did it unconsciously. Their characters would do and say things that the author never dreamed of when he first formed the character-they became living, breathing entities, and acted inde- pendently of the author. Shakespeare never dreamed of half the deep meaning of all he wrote. Bryant wrote "Thanatop- sis' when boy, yet it embraces the wis dom of a centenarian. Elihu, the young man, solved a problem too profound for Job and his three councillors. Their great thoughts burst forth like the big Roebnck spring that pursues it's subterranean course for long distance and then gushes from the ground. A grand thought springs from the brain like the Goddess of Wisdom, full panopiied from the brow of love. Sometimes an Idea springs up in the mind which seems total stranger to us, yet if we could trace it back we would find that it had long lain dormant there. Thought is embryonic. When fully perfected it will come forth. Sensations are trans- mitted to the brain like messages on tel egraph wire. We are merely the wire. Men of genius telegraph by the earth cur rent, while common mortals must use eduction ss a wire.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12
OLD MASTERS THE FOUNT OF SA-
 CRED MUSIC.


 To the Ago Herald:
 "It seems to delight in the classic music of the old masters.''
 The graceless auth TOT of the editorial par agraph on ch urch choir music in yester- day's issue containing the sentence quoted above is evidently more familiar with ''Old Dan Tucker" "Billy in the Low Grounds'' and other plantation melodies than with the best works of the told mas ters.r A little of his time devoted to the study of the best compositions and works of the aforesaid old masters will develop the fact that their operatic efforts were always made secondary to their oratorios and cantatas, the text of which were always derived from some scriptural sub- ject-for example, the Messiah, D 'tCrea- tion, o Elijah, ' and many other soul inspiring. sacred compositions. The most noteworthy composers of sacred music Gold masters) were 8. Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, and the greatest of ali Handel. Oratorio music WAS the inven ton of St. Phillip Neri In 1540 for the pur- pose of attracting large congregations, thereby creating zeal for religion. Valua- ble prizes were offered for the best musical composition on sacred subjects, hence it was that the greatest musical composers Gold masters) of that and succeeding time gave their best efforts to sacred music.
 RERIoN.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12

return put forth unusual efforts to turn the tide of immigration southward.
 Once start the tide of desirable immigra- tion flowing southward capital will follow in it's wake, and new era Of prosperity for that section will dawn. But it will not come without intelligent and determined effort.
 Instead of devoting time and money to presenting glittering generalities to capi- talists, who already kn ow exactly the risk and return they may expect from money invested In the south, the landed, business and transportation interests of that sec- tiou working in combination can get quicker and surer returns by inducing thrifty Germans, Swedes, Russians, Danes and Scots to settle there.
 Instead of presidents and managers of bureaus of information in New York, put practical and experienced agents in every country in Europe and one or more at Ellis islaud. Then let the railroad com panies make arrangements with the steam. ship companies for low through rates from the ports of Europe to all the principal towns of the south and results will soon be apparent. WALTER L. HAwLEY.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12
THE EAGLE HOTEL.

At the request of MT. w. T. Smith, the landlord, and her many friends and board- CTS, Mrs. Tillman will continue the hotel as heretofore. Everybody knows and loves Mrs. Tillman. No one can make one feel quite so much at home as she. All her boarders are treated with the greatest kind, ness and attention. The building is just nicely arranged and beautifully furnished. Her tables are supplied with the best the market affords. With attentive servants and everything kept in good order, there is not q better or more pleasant home than Mrs. Tillman's s in the city.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-12

HENRY CLAY, the great protectionist. advocated duty of only 20 per cent. The protection tide swelled until it's culmina- ton in the Mckinley bill, which fixed duty several times greater than that advo- cated by Clay. But since Grover Cleveland appeared on the field of action the tide has rapidly ebbed. Mir. Cleveland himself is more of tariff reformer than he was at first. He began his career of reform by writing of "freer materials" and in his last letter he speaks of ''free material" Tariff reform is growing. Even such pro- nounced protectionists as Carnegie now ad- init that low tariff is best.