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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
. WHITE ELEPHANTS.
Held Sacred In the Orient-ProbabIy q
Really White One Never Existed.

Held Sacred In the Orient-ProbabIy q
Really White One Never Existed.
The white elephant has been an emblem
of royalty ever since early ages, and in the
sixteenth century they were SO valued that
the nations of Pegu in Siam quarreled for
years about one--a quarrel, indeed. that
may more rightly be named a war. Before
this war was over five kings were killed and
many thousands Of men. All this because
Of white elephant. @as
1t has often been questioned whether in
Burmah or Siam the white elephant is wor-
SHIPPED or not, but it has been concluded by
the most intelligent people of these coun-
tries that it is considered but as an adjunct
toroyalty, and that only the lower classes
worship it.
The animal itself is associated with Bud
dba and undoubtedly was held in high ven
Grafton by deyout Buddhists, and the STA
mese, who are very superstitious, consider
that when a white elephant grunts it has a
very important meaning. What this mean
ing is is not divulged.
Mr.. Holder, in his book on elephants,
quotes Vincent, who, in his turn, says that
the white elephant lis held to be sacred by
all the Indo-C Chinese nations except the
Anamese. 1t is revered as god while
living, and its death is regarded as a ma
tional calamity. Even at the present day
the white elephant is worshiped by the
lower classes, but by thu king and mobiles it
is revered and valued, not SO much for its
divine character, being the abode Of a trans
migrating Buddha, as because it is believed
to bring good fortune in war. The more
there are of them the more grand and pow
erful the state is supposed to be-"
In IIindoo mythology we find theretaught
that eight elephants support the earth, and
it was supposed in China that all elephants
worshiped the sun.
When we speak. of white elephants, we
must remember that a perfectly pure white
elephant never really existed, or, at all
events, was never caught. "A white elephant
is not really white at all, but it is called so
if it is at all like an albino. A white ele-
plant is one who really is an albino-that
is, lacks coloring matter. A dark, mouse
colored elephant, rather lighter than ordi-
nary elephants, with pinkish splashes about
the head and body, is called white ele
phant Sometimes their eyes are pink, and
altogether they have sufficient light color.
ing to give them their distinguishing name,
though their parents may have been black,
the spots. ETC., being in no way hereditary.
Certainly the honor paid to white ele'
plants is remarkable. The king of Cam
boda, whose ancestors are said to have
owned 10000 elephants, is called .the first
cousin of the white elephant" The prime
minister of Siam is honored by being called
''the general of the ELEPHANTS the foreign
minister of Cochin China, 1.-THE mandarin
of the elephants" while the late king OF
Siam was called king Of the celestial ele,
plants" and master of many white ele
phants."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

PINK AND WHITE CHRYsANTHEMUMs.
in the large white flowers use fake white
Lay in the shadows with cork black, white
cobalt and little ocher. For the centers
in the lightest parts use Kings yellow,
shaded at the edge with a little orange
Keep the shadows thinly painted and load
the lights. Lay in the lightest part of the
pink flowers. first with white, working in
very little madden lake. and in the darker
parts use more madden and a very little
white, if any. The centers are Kings vel
low and white.
For the jar use yellow ocher and little
cadmium in the lights and cork black and
ocher in the darks. A little cobalt may be
used with the ocher in the upper left hand
corner and in the center at the top. For the
lightest gray leaves use cobalt, cork black
and white. and in the medium tones use
German green and cobalt, shading to the
dark with terra verte or cork black and CO
bait, with a little lumber. Keep the leaves
fat and simple, being careful to preserve all
the sharp, angular appearances in the draw
ing, advises The Modern Priscilla in pre-
senting this design.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
The World of Workers

The single woman who chooses her occu-
patton wisely, or who, compelled for a time
to engage in something that is not congen-
ial, gradually wins her way to ore that suits
her taste, has one of the best possible pros
poets of happy life. She knows nothing
about killing time. Every hour dies a
natural death, and she hardly has leisure to
remember that it existed. Her occupation
becomes her inspiration. She loves it aud
delights in growing with it and making it
and herself honored factors in the life Of
the city or town where she dwells. Success
commands respect. Whether she be u
wise phy stefan, gifteti writer or experienced
-dressmaker, she finds herself sought out
and her friends increasing The world Of
workers, if they be honest, whole souled,
faithful workers, is always a happy world
Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
SOME OF THE COMMENTS
Of Customers at the Great Cloth
ing Sale at Augusta.

Well known citizen Of Augusta says: 81
saw one of my neighbors wearing pair Of
your o. 90 trousers. He is q good Judge OF
goods As he has been in the business. He
says that they are big trade 90 l have
come alter pair-thought it was an easy
way to save dollar
Prominent business man on Water street
buying one Of the cults said "This suit
looks to me like bargain, cannot see any
difference between it and suits have paid
$40 90 for, (it was one of the $3.50 which
usually sells for $500 at any rate I have
dealt with you for good many years and
know when you make = statement regard
ing your goods it is sure to be So"
Well known resident of Manchester comes
in with man who wishes to look at the
suits. Both purchase suits and one Of them
returns the next day with friend who also
purchases suit.
Farmer from Windsor says; II come
here to purchase clothing because know
that if there is any cotton in the goods you
viii say 50 and Is am not good judge OF
clothing know that can depend on your
advice in making selection"
Another Manchester farmer said: well,
if you soy that 10 the suit Of clothes l had
better buy shall buy it you know that
always want a good article and q | have
traded with you for over twenty years and
always found things ~ represented, feel
safe in taking your advice q
The above remarks were actual occur
rences and We can give the names Of the
parties to those who care to inquire. When
we frat announced this clothing SHE W
said that "the goods wefS offered as g
cheap that Ne could MT afford 70 pas then
and that we ahoutl offer them 30 cheap thai
the public could NOT ftford to pass them
| We have proved our statement.
Remember sh.s these "A high grade
soois elegantly made and trimhed and tha'
=. .re sel,irr them Il low krade prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
Plants In the Home.

There are some homes which distinctively
impress themselves on the minds of the Wis.
itor as being abodes of artistic refinement
and comfortable elegance. They need no;
be extravagantly furnished, and yet there
is something about them that appeals to
the incest sense rs soon as the front door is
opened. When called upon to analyze this
peculiar beauty, it resolves itself into the
conclusion that such place is sweeter and
better than others because at every turn
one meets with bits of living green that
serve to make it peculiarly attractive.
Though rigid economy must needs lie prac-
ticed, the introduction of a single plant
will give au air Of luxury. and il to this is
added biithe little canary in its cage there
will come that horny" feeling that can
not be defined, but which makes itself 50
keenly felt.-Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Manila paper pasted over the backs OF
pictures will exclude dust.
A room is ventilated best by opening the
upper sash of a window, because the hottest
Air Is always near the ceiling.
Silver should not be put in wooden bags.
o the sulphur in the cloth furnishes the
metal. Rubber should not be placed near
silver.
s Never oil the cake tins with your fingers
Or with rag. A small paiutbrush is the
proper thing. A paintbrush and pair Of
scissors are both useful in the kitchen.
Il A useful article with which to scale Ash
b the ordinary comb Grasp the fish BY
the mouth with protected finger. and the
operation pursued from tail to head will b
found practical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
AUGUSTA FINE AlAan.


%. Custnoc Heights, Cor: oxford and North.
i, er1tAvenue,
n. Near Weber & Cages Mill.
r. Water st., Near Railroad Bridge.
IS. Water ST., Grapite Bank Building.
! IL Break Key in Bangs Mill. East Side. 4
II. Cor. Cony & Bangor Sts.,
AZ. Cor. Middle : East Chest
nut 6ts.,
IS Arsenal, Cor. East'n Ave.,
B. Hospital, (Private),
n. Foot OF School ST., 4tE'
IS. Pettingill's Corner, -
10. Pulp Mil. (Prtvate),
II. Break Key in Engine House.
". Bridge IT., Cor. Spring. ~
\. Corner Sewall and Green SITS.
rs. Corner Winthrop and State SITS.
81. Corner State and Western Avenue.1
~. State House, (Private).
81. Stapleton, Gage St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

The committee appointed by the Cover
nor and Council to examine the accounts OF
the SAFE treasurer finished ths il work Mon
day evening. They have been bu'i'y en-
gagged in this examination for the p,st IL
days and have made quick work Of i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

The immense Mexican mahogany log on
the south aide of the Forestry baildipg at
the Chicago exposition WAS purchased By a
London firm. Ii Is e inches square and II
feet long. 1t Contains 6lkss feet Of lumber,
OF 1904 square feet Of veneers cut 80 to
the inch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

ibid any one say anything. to me::"
asked Mamie as she saw the family at
luncheon.
no, my child, but will you havs
some salad
IL don't know. replied the Child.
.sGam,na said must not ut ='less I
was 'vited. .-Newpott Daily, New. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
The value Z. OF Gold.

Edison is quoted thus: ~Gold is only val
liable because it is rare, Il is not nearly so
useful as iron, which is the real precious
metal Aiuminiunfis too soft. Insight,
but it lacks strength. The metal Of the fu-
ture is nickel steel, which combines strength
with pliability. Gold is not worth as much
as lead in commerce, and brass is more than
worth its weightin gold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Miss Flora Cross, . soprano singer OF
considerable note, sang at the Consres ga
tional church SUNDAY for the first u ne.
She will sing at the church each Sunday
for A while Mt least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

The result Of moving number OF the
inmates from the D .lfast Jail TO Bangor.
seemed to have desired effect from the
fact that the present number is only ~ ana
recently was 1903. The present occupants
are obliged to work on eewer in connection
with the iail,a Job they don't like.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

C. M. Brown who ha, BEEN very i'll with
the grip, is abe 10 bsout. He hopes to gel
back 10 work in week Bert Sawyer il
taking his place at Youna's drug ssor..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

S. II. Worcester and A. Milliken of Ban
gor were among the visitors to Augusta
Monday. They stayed at the Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Leadeker of Sidney,
we're among the out of-.own visit >rs to the
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

II Won are afflicted with loss Of appetite.
nausea, and vomiting dull pains and NUMB
meas in the parts affected, and feveInn
symptoms you may safely conjecture tast
you have govt. Rub forthwi b Thoroughly
with Salvation OIL. the great pain-deasfoyef'
and ron will experiences the greatest reaef-
% CT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

A horse attached to . delivery sleigh Of
Lee & Wadleigh started to run away Mon
day morning, but was caught before it ran
far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

BY selling the largest number of tickets
for the Eva M. Shontz recital, Mrs. Jim
Clough secured the fine ling offered Is
prize to the winner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

A new floor was being laid Monday in the
store occupied by A. NJ. Wight before the
recent big fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Prof. Hyde was given very cordial re-
ception by his new parish at Portland,
Oregon, and is set led in very comfortable
quarters. gt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Is, The Methodist church was flied to over
flowing Sunday evening; many rsons
could not obtkin standing room. The pas
tor gave fine lecture on Modern Shiboo-
leths." The singing by the Winthrop Street
Quartet was special feature of the service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Percy W. Brooks returned to Boston
Monday, after passing Sunday with hi
family here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Rev. Mr.. Hooper of Deering occupied
the pulpit in the Universalist church very
acceptably Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Rev. J. +. Leland of the Universslis
church, preached in the Shawmut avenue
church at Boston Sunday by invitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

T. c. Ingraham made business trip to
Bowdoinham Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Frank Monaghan of Gardiner was in The
city Monday on business in connection it'll
hi, orcl estra. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
THE PROPER WAY TO SIT.

Position That Makes No strain upon
the Spinc and Secures Perfect Rest.
A proper sitting position requires that
the spine shall be Kept straight, ana that
the support needed for the upper part shall
lie felt in the right place. Therefore sit as
far back as possible in the chair, so that
the lower end of the spine shall be braced
against the back of the seat. If this back
is straight, the shoulders will also rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

T. s. Benson of Sidney, visited the city
on business Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Among those 10 the city from Sidney
Monday was Elmer Hamlen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

The doctor Gays A. J. Hall has typhoid
fever and i, very sick man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Several dodgers passed Mondiy night in
the police station. i-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Bill Nye registered at the Cony, "E. w
Nye. State Of Name"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

J. f. Rhodes Of Rockland made bust
ness trip to tie city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

F.v. Gilman wa, here from Farming
n, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Turner O. Barr sni daughter of Sidne.
made visit to the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
SHE'D BEEN WAITING.

genuine digger.
''Pshaw! Nonsense, Jerry! Light HAIRED
Harry is the quietest little chap above
ground. He wouldn't harm q ny' SAID
the second speaker.
"Yes, SO far as muscle an ngnt goes ne
is weak, but he's card sharp, re]olneu
the other.
swell, what OF 1t! There are plenty OF
the same cloth in Rock City. what mas
Light Haired Harry done to incur your
dislikes"
"Done? Thunder! He skinned me out'n
four thousandA-
"Ah," interrupted the other, that
changes the complexion of the easel How
ever, if it was fair game, don't see now
you can complain, Jerry"
} Now you've hit the nail squar' on the
Gran 'um. II it had been fair game, I'd
be the last man ter kick; but, gents, he did
il by jugglin the cards, asserted Jerry
1t is crime akin to horse stealing,
which latter ranks supreme in the cslta-
logue of sin in the west.
swell, out with 1t, Jerry. II II Is as you
say, why, Light Haired Harry will have
to skip Eli, boys?"
'sK'rect, boss. He will!'' responded a
chorus of voices. ass Il sgas
After generous dose all round OF the
villainous decoctiOn vended in the den,
Jerry-faced the crowd and proceeded to
ventilate his wrongs:
"Three or four nights 'go Jim Downer
an myself were havili quiet game O.
cards down in Sing Lees shanty.
"While we were playin in comes Light
Haired Harry.
ttThar cioht ~ fine ne StehOardS made
Their sports palms itch, ! reckon. fur he
axed to have a hand in.
'sWe war willin, an fore we knew it me
an Jim war scooped fur all we war WI tn.
..That war all right-sO far as we could
see it war squar' game on Their sports
part.
'.Now comes the point o. my yarn.
gents.
t'Last night war sittin in the Occi-
dental parlor, watchin Their play.
ssLight Haired Harry come in an axed
me if didn't want ter get my revenge.
81 tho't p'r'aps | could get some o. my
money back, an so | fined him i'll a
game.
~ held good hand an bet my hull pile
on it, which war jist 81 900.
"Darn me il he didn't rake over my pile,
but he held two cards in his hands like
mine. s.l.-.s -s..s. q
'Now. gents, yer knows what that
means. Either he or l war dom the jugglin
act.
81 'cused him, an he fired Their same
charge inter my teeth.
81 seized him by Their throat. an lot o.
cards dropt out'n his sleeve.
"Gents, if ever 1 saw a white livcred
coward it war jist bout then.
ale pleaded fur me ter let HIM off fur
the sake o. leetle Sue''--
"But ther four thousandf' Interrupted
a voice. -4@sse7-.
~ jist furgot all bout that when he
mentioned ther leetle gals name, an he got
out with hull skin"
impossible, Jerry! You don't mean to
say you let him git away with yonr pile?'
asked the man who had first conversed
with the wronged player.
~ did. Leetle Sue is ther Sunbeam o
this town, bless her heart! She seems tel
have a claim on Their sport, fur he watches
over her like a brother. What could dc!
n I'd nnt ont his LIGHT. ther gal wouldn't
%, had mn nertector,,--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Amongthe visitors to the city Monday
from Weeks Mills was Mr.. Frank Percival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
A STUDY IN OILS.

An Effective Arrangement Of Pink and
White Chrysanthemums.
This study of pink and white chrysanthe-
NUNS should. make a beautiful picture
when painted ard framed and is well
adapted for walls of light. delicate tints. To
paint it in oils lay in a background of gray,
using cobalt blue, flake white, cork Black
and a very little yermilion. For the lights
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
Sir John Moore's Burial Place.

What schoolboy does not know and
what man does not remember from his
schoolboy days the lines Of Wolfe entitled
1.-THE Burial Of Sir John Moores" Recall
the closing words:
We carved not a line. we raised not stone,
But left him alone in his glory.
but an exchange tolls that Moore's body
did not remain in the unmarked grave
where his comrades left it. A few years
after the close Of the war in Spain the grave
was opened, and the remains of the gallant
soldier were transferred to the cemetery at
Corunna. where handsome monument
was erected above them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30

Sumner Soule the ice broker of Gardir er
made business trip to the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-30
Stocks. Bonds, Grain; ass.
81 Provisions and Petroleum

Bought Sold Margins deliveries made in three days
Private Telegraph, and Long Distance Telephone, CON
nectons with Boston and New York All orders cashed
when trades closed Commissions respectfully solicited
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-05
PERSONAL JOTTISGS.


 Interesting Items About New Haven Peo-
 pie.
 Mir. Edward M. Clark and wife, who sailed for Europe July 10, have return ed. Mrs. Clark's health Is much i'm proved by the trip. They traveled ex- tensively in France, Germany and Aus tria.
 Miss Cora Miller of 72 Edgewood ave nue and Walter Russell of Westville will be married sometime this month. The New Haven Grays have just ad- mitted James A. Veech and Rev. c. w Phillips of Westville to their con- pany.
 Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. who have for the past few months been boarding at Mrs. Armstrong's on High street, have taken apartments at Mrs. Skyes' on Wall street. The place of Dr. J. H. Townsend, who recently resigned from the position of caring for the outside work of the New Haven dispensary, will be filled by Dr. J. H. More and Dr. E. H. Arnold.
 Mir. R. E. Hall of the NY, NH. and H. R.R. has been confined to his home for some time with rheumatism. He is still quite i'll, although his physician reports a decided improvement for the better.
 Dr. and Mrs. Francis Bacon, who for the past six months have been travel ing through England and on the con- tinent, spending a great deal of time in Italy, are expected to return to New Haven the last of this month.
 Isabelle M. Boardman of Hartford, a daughter of Major c. B. Boardman of that city, is to be married on Wednes- day evening, October r, to Henry J. Thompson, also of Hartford. Major Boardman is well known in this city, where he has large number of friends, as has also his daughter.
 Miss Edith Easterbrook of York Square, who has been quite i'll with rheumatic affections for some time, is slowly recovering. About two weeks ago her father, Nathan Easterbrook, had consultation with @ New York specialist who thoroughly diagnosed the case, and since that time, under his treatment, combined with the efforts of several leading local physicians, she is slowly but steadily improving.
 Young Mr. Post, son of John H. Post, the insurance manager, is slowly i'm proving at his fathers home on Ed wards street. The young man was at one time very low with inflammatory rheumatism. He is yet exceedingly week and feeble, but is gaining.
 Miss Carrie Ross of New Durham, N. J., is visiting Mrs. James Martin of West Haven. -'"
 Miss Carrie Dudley of Orange street is in the Berkshire hills.
 Miss Mary c. McGill of Brooklyn, N. Y, is visiting friends on Howard ave- nue.