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Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
4 BLIND HENeFACT0H.
-. r,nde His Pleasure In MAKING osns
People Hsppy'

People Hsppy'
Not long ago gentleman maoe JUS.
sa,l on one of the best known unan-
c;ers in Chicago This financier - 'uen.
ga aad Nth MANY charitable and sociai move
..,a,,s and has at several times oeinon
strated his public spirit. ,.ana.
Such q man, having many warm lrlenu'
"a admirers. naturally comes into posses
- s;nr of MANY trinkets, momentos ana SOU
san;rs which are displayed on ms uesn,
- Zoo numerous, stuffed away into tue
drawers MA non the
prominent citizen noticed among 'no ha;r 49,
ornaments on the big desk 10Y .,. .n
made of wood The pieces hao esluen.,
been whitfield out and carefully !oinou "
eether. During lull in the cohversao,o
the visitor picked up the toy ana resaioe0
it with apparent curiosity. aar
"Iprize that very much, SAID tne nnan
cier
"Indeedf"
ut was presented to me by the man
who made it. He is an old friend OF ihine'
I knew him for years before he was strlok'
en- with blindness. 1t was great aiii'o,
| tion to him. for he was a man OF energy
and apparently had many years OF sucoes'-
| ful business life still ahead of him. FOR
\ tunately he had accumulated a considera-
BILE sum and was able to retire in good CIT
cumstances. For some months after MS
af1liction came upon him he worried
great deal and was very unhappy. In los
| ing his sight he had not lost his desire 20
be engaged in some kind OF work nc
took to whiting, at first merely to be 90
ing something. In short time he became
quite expert and could fashion all sorts o'
toys and playthings. When these pegai'
| to accumulate on his hands, some one sug
gestcd that he send them to tho children
| in the orphan asylums and hospitals. he
did better than that He took them him
self, and when he went to the hospital cots
and heard the children laugh and crow
with delight over his humble gifts he sim
ply cried out of pure happiness. He had
learned that he was still of some uso IN
the world After that he set himself tc
work in earnest, whiting every day OF
these wooden knickknacks, knowing that
every one he made would make lifo more
pleasant for some sick or homeless llttit
one His fretting and discomfort gave way
to perfect contentment. do not know o'
any man who is more at peace with tht
world. He has made hundreds of thest
little playthings and given them to the
children of misfortune. Sometimes whel
sit here and look at this toy, which ht
gave me as keepsake, l wonder II ht
ism t more Of blessing to tho world thar
some of us who can see. "-Chicago hec
orl
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

~. poultrvmnn Expected Him 20 AseP
Growing After Death.
.TaIkin about turkeys" observed tne
farmer to the produce man, I'VE raisoo
one = wear ago that probably never had MS
eoual in size and weight in the history oi
the world. su,ors
The produce man looked incredulous,
,,+ tho farmer went on without noticlng
it: =. woa
40 bioger than the rest Of the brood, pue
swo days later he weighed five pounds ana
.,as snrontinr tail feathers. The end OF
che f3rst week out of the shell saw MN
fnll fledped bird of tri(le more than ten
mounds, and still he grew
The produce man smiled indulgentiy'
echoing the farmers worus'
"And still he grew.
.Yes Stree. never saw anythin iiRe
a. He was 9 weeks old to the day wheh
he timed the beam at 35 pounds, ana no
an,v seemed to have fairly started, for
.:Yes l know" slowly observed the
,odnce man. "for still he grew"
"GrewP We'll, should say sol A week
,..or he had nut up another Is pounds
.r;thout impairin his activity or seemin 20
n,;nd Il in the least. He picked up MS
narn nc lively as ever, and still he grew
Thore was sickly smile on the produce
a,,,s face hut he made no remark.
..va heoan to wonder where it was goin
to STOP" went on the farmer lor aoouO
| this time his appetite, which nao always
been extraordinary, began TO pick up a.
an alarmin rate, and we knew ne Jus.
about got his second wind, wnich iiiean'
putin on weight more rapidly than ever
It took him just ten days TO puo up an-
other 25 pounds.
..Tbat makes 75," gasped the produce
man.
"And still he grew" sighed the produce
man. III. O
Il suppose he was something IKE
weeks old when he reached the hunureu
pound mark and quit walkin about, sen-
tinued the farmer
"But still he grew' anxiously put IN
the produce man.
"Nevcr let up for minute, was tne
assurinc renly. 1--WE became little anx-
ious about him at this time, on account OF
the hcnhouso, which we could see would
soon be too small for him to stand up In.
Finally we decided to transfer him to the
| harm. but we Dau Deeu d eio" IL
comm to the decision, for when we went
to remove him he had grown too big to go
through the honhouse door, and we had to
take out the whole front of the buildin to
to accommodate his size.
And still he grew, )" yentured the prod
uce man in weak voice, and with very
painful attempt mt smile.
Yes; he had more room to spread out
in the barn and went on CROWN faster
than ever Very soon it became question
as to how long the barn would last him,
and then we decided to kill him. That,
as you'll easily guess. was no small task,
but we did it-jest felled him with poie-
ak as you would an OK, and we managed
to give him his deathblow at the third
stroke"
''And still he grew" absentmindedly
murmured the produce man.
Grew nothinl" rotorted the farmer In
dignantly. did you expect him to go on
CROWN forever?
'Oh, l didn't know" answered the
other, somewhat recovering his spirits
Stranger things than that happened to
the turkey, if have not been dreaming. >
New York Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Skating Rinkas

The first public skating rink In this
country, according to Thorne, was opened
in Newport. Il. L., in 1866, under the aus
pices of a Mr. Plyinpton of Boston, the
inventor of the P1Smpton skate. From
that city the skating mania spread all
over the country and for few years ragged
forcely. About 1872 and for several years
following the interest in the sport de-
clined in the United States, but in 1879 1t
was revived in New England and extended
throughout all the towns of the east
south and west This furore lasted for a
few years, during which time large rinks
we're erected in most of the principal cities
II the country.
Roller skates were first patented and
used in France in 1919, and few years
later they were manufactured in England
by an Englishman named Soyers. Be-
tween 1865 and 1879 largo rinks were es-
tablished and successfully maintained IN
London, Paris, Rome and other foreign
cities and In the East Indies and Australia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Scientific Brevities.

The high price of whalebone is the chief
incentive now in whale fishing, and the
demand exceeds the supply.
The strongest wood which grows within
the limits of the United States is that
known as "nutmeg' hickory, which flour
lshes in the lower Arkansas river.
Blue eyed cats are said by Darwin to be
always deaf.
Twenty-Five chemical elements have
been found in metcors.
1t is told that much of the so called cog
nae imported from France is the product
of the potato Throughout Germany the
SINE uses are common. In Poland the
manufacture of spirits from the potato is
a most extensive trade.
The experiment of using steel in con-
structing q dam across the Santa Anna
river is under consideration. The founda-
tion of the dam will be made of steel tubes
imbedded in the,solid rock of the river.
The face Of the dam will be made of plates
riveted together and painted to preserve
them from rust.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Daily Kfnntbtt 5curnal
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Religious.

Religious.
JAN s-scarboro Sunday School Association
Black Point
Jan. 9LWomen's Missionary Society OF Inc
Church Of God, Monroe, :.
Feb. 17-Quarterly Meeting OF the Cnurch VI
God, Dixmont Center.
Temperance.
Feb. 8-York District Good Templars, Kittery
Feb. 7-Cumberland District Good Tempiars
Feb. s-Knox District Good Templars, Cam
den.
Feb. 15-oxford District Good Templars
Feb. 1s-waldo District Good Templars, Bel.
fast
Miscellaneous.
Jan. Estate Legislature convenes.
Jan. 3-Waldo County Veteran Association
Monroe.
Jan. 5-Annual Meeting South Kennebec Agri
cultural Society, South Windsor.
Jan. S-9-Maine Pathological Society, Foxcroft
Feb. 12-13-Annr al State Encampment, 6.
R., Gardiner.
Grange.
Jan. 2-Androscoggin Pomona Grange, Au
burn.
Jan. 2-Kennebec Pomona Grange, Riverside
Jan. 8-Knox Pomona Grange, Rockland.
Jan. 8-Waldo Pomona Grange, Winterport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Flashy Girls.

Men Of the wrong style are sure to dock
about a young girl who dresses fashily,
and who behaves as she dresses. They
,muse themselves by experimenting on
ser vanity and "seeing how far they cap
90 (" She would not enjoy hearing the re-
marks they make about her afterward.
sowever No girl gains anything by low.
.ring the standard of decorum. Men may
lirt with her. flatter her and fool her. but
she does not win the esteem of the kind OF
men whose love. follows respect but never
urecedes IT, Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Some Brief Epitaphs.

The following arc among the brief and
curious epitaphs seen in European ceme-
ter!es: At Worcester, England, the slab
erected over departed auctioneer is in
scribed with single word, Gone" In
Sussex the initials and date Of the death
of the deceased are followed by two words,
HE was" On the monument of Charles
The Great of Germany the brief inscription
u "Caralo Magno." The most remarka-
Sle is at Cane Hill cemetery, Belfast,
where the inscription says, Left till
called for. st. Louis Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The ice in the river above the bridge
averages eight inches of clear ice, and all
the companies along the river above the
Haley house in South Gardiner are now
busy removing the snow. A large num-
Der of strangers are arriving each day,
seeking employment. Many come from the
neighboring towns, bringing their teams
with them. A portion of the latter have
their bedding and cooking utensils with
them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Saqadahoc.
BOWDOINHAM.

Christmas was observed by the three
societies here and so arranged that oil had
an opportunity to take in the several ex-
ercises. Santa Claus was as usual gener
Gus, and this time paid his respects TO inc
Methodist pastor, Rev. c. Springer
in a marked manner.-We will have 10
record two social events some time during
the first days of 1895, according 10 tne
record of intentions at the town clerk
office. There is some talk of filling the
ice house owned by the Brick Yard ice
Company; managed by Capt. j. b. Prate
and JAS H. Millay. Capt, jas b. fra,c
has issued circular letters TO his many
friends and patrons, stating that on jan
1st, 1895, he will associate his son, 'eo'
d., with him in business at the old stand.
From that date on until further notice the
business will be conducted under the head
of J. b. Pratt g. Son The captain since
giving up following the sea mas been one
of our most accommodating tradesmen'
but for some little time past his health
has been poorly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

by a buzzing or roaring sound in your
heads Have you difficulty in hearing dis
tinctly? Are you troubled with con-
tinual dropping Of mucus, irritating the
throat and causing you to cough? Is your
breath unpleasantly affected and accom-
panied with bad tastes Is your hearing
less acutes If so, you have catarrh and
should at once procure bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm, the best known remedy.
The Balm will give instant relief.
III, w&fScw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
specialties In Tailoring.

Tailoring, like other extensive indus
tries in metropolitan life, is diversified.
One firm does nothing but cutting, an
Dther confines itself to buttonhole making
md third keeps men employed all the
time in sponging cloth. Buttonhole max
ing is fine art in itself, and an expert
can make sood wages at it.-Chicago
Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Music Lovers.

"The people in the next Fat are great
music lovers.
"How do you knowi They never sing
or play"
mo. but they've complained to the
landlord about the people in the house
who do."-ChicaRo Inter Ocean.
Three young men from Patten, hunting
recently on the south slope of Mount Ka-
tahdin, saw herd of 80 caribou of which
they killed two each.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
Kennebec.
CHINA,


CHINA.
The storm of Thursday reached here
and the result is very bad travelling on
account of the crust which will bear
man and in some places horse. About
eight inches of snow and hail fell.-We
arc informed of very pleasant gathering
on Christmas day at the house of Mr..
Oscar Bragg in Winslow, The occasion
was the marriage of Mrs. Bragg's son, Mr..
Fred II. Morrill, to Alice NJ. Downer, both
of Waterville. The ceremony was per-
formed by. Rev. +. Wilson of China
Friends were present from China, Winslow
and Waterville. The presents were num-
erous and the bridal dinner, furnished
mainly by friends from Waterville, was
sumptuous in quality and abundant in
quantity. The marriage ceremony was
performed at II A. NJ and at p. NJ, the
happy couple left for an extended tour in
the eastern part of the State.-Mr.
Charles Pinkham was struck by lodged
tree springing back, and laid on the
ground unconscious for about one hour
and half, one day this week. He was
alone in the woods, and 1t is wonder ne
was not killed. Mr.. Chas. +. Bumps had
u bad attack OF nearb tToup'e, iHhou"'i
but is now thought to be improving.
Drs. Nelson and Johnston attended him.
-Dea. Jacob L.. Wiggin and his brother,
William, are both in feeble health. The
deacon has not been able to lie down for
months
EAST PITTSTON.
The Christmas tree and concert WI :
well patronized and pronounced a succe ;
by all.-Mr Bert Gilpatrick has been en-
gagged to drive the stage for the next year.
The mumps have struck this place once
more, but only n few cases are prevailing
at present Miss Allie Hanley spent
Christmas with her parents in this place.
The Christmas ball given by Fred
Hanley and Eugene Moody, was particl
pated in by large number, and pleas
ant time enjoyed by all.-Dr. c. c. Libby
has recovered from his illness and is no"
able to attend to business once more
| Mr.. Frank Leonard and Charlie Crocke
have opened cooper's shop in this village
and are doing good business making
apple barrels for W. 5. Cleaves.-Th'
many presents received by Mr. Lowell
Christmas time, bespeaks avery friendl,
feeling between him and his parish
singing sch col is being agitated in thl'
place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

At the meeting of the members of the
Iron Hall, Friday evening, there was no
division of the reserve fund, as reported
on the street, Saturday, but two commit
tees were appointed, one to audit the
books and another to make apportion-
ments pro rata as each had paid in.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

If you need barrel of flour this winter and
can use ladies' jacket at the lowest cost
price call at +. S. Smith q Cos. store and
learn how you can procure the staff of life
absolutely Free This stirring, progressive
business firm are determined to close out
the overstock which they have on hand
Don't delay visit to their establishment
Read their extraordinary advertisement,
tomorrOw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Colonel Breckinridge need not worry
about the box office receipts at his lee
lures, If we may judge by the first effort
Two hundred people don't drop cash
enough to pay a sheriff for CHASING 'he
oil
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

There will be a watch meeting at the
Methodist church, this evening" at which
time the faithful will watch the old year
out and the new one in. A sermon will
be delivered by the pastor, Rev. W. F.
Berry
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

There were Is dodgers at the police sta
ton, Friday night, and Is Saturday night.
There We're no professional tramps in
either lot, but men who were seeking for
employment ON the ice and had not the
means to pay for nights lodging.
Nearly all of them obtained job.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

There will be special church fast ser
vice at the Congregational church, this
evening at 7.30, to commemorate the worl,
for the past year. The remaining even
ings of this week there will be praise ser
vices each evening in the vestry at p M.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
showing.

The election of officers for the ensuing
term of Court Sebasticook, Independent
Order Foresters, will occur at the society's
hall. this evening. Other matters of I'M
portance are to come before the meeting
and it is hoped that every member will
make special effort to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Policeman Vede Vollier was informed,
Sunday, that a drunken man was in the
rear of the houses on Front street and at
once went to the place. He arrived there
lust in time to save the fellow, an un-
known man, from rolling over the high
embankment to the river. He was lodged
in the station
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

DIR. A. +. Abbott has closed his office
here and packed his office equipments
ready for shipment. 1t is his intention
to open dental rooms in Caribou right
away, and he is now in Aroostook county
looking the ground over.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

A very sad surprise waited Miss Grace
Pinkham upon her arrival at her home in
Whitefield, N. H., where she went to
spend the holiday vacation Just two
hours before she reached her destination.
the house caught fire and was entirely
destroyed. Upon its discovery her mother
tainted and fell the entire length of a
stairway to the lower floor, severely bruis-
ing her body.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Passenger train No. 25 made its first
regular trip through to this city, Satur-
day night, arriving here exactly on
scheduled time, 7.45. 1t brought freight
of 32 passengers, which, considering 1t
was the first trip, is certainly good
showing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
OAKLAND.

B.F. Frizzell goes to Pasadena, CAL,
where he will remain during the winter,
for the purpose Of selling his land in that
place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Inspector Williams has way of specu-
lating, according to his testimony, that
beats the record. All he had to do was 10
take the profits. He is too shrewd man
10 believe that story himself
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The German Burgess wood lot has been
purchased by two Russians, who are
employing large crew of men in cutting
and hauling the wood and lumber. A
large number Of men are also employed
by George r. Benson in cutting the wood
and lumber from his lot of 400 or 500
acres which he has recently purchased. !
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

1t is reported that new drug store Is
soon to be opened here by getleman from
St. John, N B. The gentleman is also
physician and will practice at his profes-
sion. The store formerly occupied by u
n. Allen is now being fitted up for the
nurpOse.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
I'M the oklahoma Jail.

"How did ye git that pistol bullet in yer
lef' lung, Shortly"
Didn't say yer honor to the jedge. He
was littls irritable that day anyhow"
New York Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Miss Grace Barber, who has been clerk
ing at +. $. Maxcy's crockery store, re-
signed Saturday night, and has accepted
position to teach in one of the schools in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

(. At the annual meeting of Ahiram En-
campment, No. %, I. o. o. F., Friday
evening, the following officers We're cleo
ted for the coming year: r. A. Call, G.
P.;H. G. Foster, H. p; W. A. Cannon,
S. W.; F. A. Knowlton, j. W.; 5. l..
Berry, scribe: r. W. Hanson, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The Bombahook Glee Club, under the
direction of Prof C. c. Cook, will meet,
Monday evening next, at the South Con-
gregational chapel, and hold its meetings
at that place for three successive Monday
evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The condition of Mrs. HI. B. Shaw re-
mains about the same She appeared
somewhat easier, Sunday but is still I'M
able to speak or to recognize those about
her bedside
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Dr. Strout had his spring pig
slaughtered, last week, and when dressed
it weighed 425 pounds. Last year he
butchered one that weighed 504 when
dressed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

l. g. M. Pompillcy, the Auburn horse
men. purchased in Canaan last week
Eolis. black stallion by Wcdgewood,
owned by A. A. Goodrich and by the bay
gelding, Dick Lighthcart, by DIR. Frank
lin, owned by ~F. ;. Foster, They also
bought a four -year-old by Mystic Withers
of Fl WEYMOUTH
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

One of Phillips teams of South Gardi-
ner, passed through this city about 9.45,
Friday night, on the way to the woods.
There were three men with four horses,
and on account of the extremely bad
travelling they had been all day coming
from Gardiner. They pushed on to Fair
field and stopped there over night, con-
tinuing their journey to the numbering
camps, early Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

spnda might, for Boston, where ne mas
setnrt& situation in a wholesale mouse
carryink line of taiIors trimmings he
| is a pobular young man and his many
friends wish him success in his new vent
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

A large crew of men were loading the
snow in the Maine Central yard onto flat
cars, Saturday. The loaded cars were
hauled to the Kcnnebec bridge and the
snow shovelled onto the river.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Rev. J. W. Sparks, with his son and
nephew, who have been in the woods near
Moxie, deer hunting for the past week, ar
rived home Saturday night. Their luck
was not as good as hoped for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The death of ex-senator Fair removes
smother of the great mining kings of the
country His life was far from pleasant
one during its last years. Gold could not
cure the heart ache.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Mrs. A. p. Emery and her daughter,
Miss Grace Emery, left on the Pullman,
Friday, for New York, for a visit of a few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The Woman's S Alliance of the Unitarian
Society will meet in the Ware parlors,
this afternoon, instead of Wednesday
afternoon, the usual time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Every member of Canton Halifax re-
ceived, Saturday, a note like the follow
ing: LIT. Col. H. G. Foster will enter
tain the members of Canton Halifax, at
his residence on Park place, on New
Years night, Tuesday, January 1, 1896. :"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The Temple Street Concert Company
will furnish the entertainment at the in
stailation of the officers of Waterville
Lodge, f. A. NJ, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The Waterman Machine and Tool Co
are shipping 25 knitting machines week,
besides other work. They have about Il
or so men in their employ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Mrs. A. H. Plaisted returned, Saturday
night, from visit of several weeks at the
home of her mother in South Berwick.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
HALLOWELL.

A poverty ball will be held in wilson
hall, New Years evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Lyman K. Lee, principal of the high
school, and his assistant, Lena NJ Abbott,
attended the State Pedagogical conven-
tion, which was held in Auburn last
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The board of education will hold a
meeting in the superintendent of schools
Office this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Prof. G. W. Singer has returned from
Waldorboro where he spent the holiday
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Miss Sallie Clearwater of Boston, Il
spending the holidays at her old home III
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31
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NOTE AND COM M EMIT

We regret that Congressman Holman
was defeated for reelection to congress.
The great objector is going to write q
hook
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Miss Minnie Corson, teacher of the Soutf
Grammar school, returned, Saturday
from Waterville, where SIZE spent the holi
day vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

The city schools will open this Monda.
morning. Tuesday being New Year
day. there will probably be no school il
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-31

Mr.. Herman Stackpole has returned
from Turner, where he has been at worR
for few months.