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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

1t is only fair to say that nearly month
has passed without any member of the
Cleveland cabinet having made himself
ridiculous. at least so far as the public
has been informed.-[St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

A member has been expelled from the
Louisville city council for taking money
to vote for certain man as city weigher
and sealer. Four other members are be-
ing tried on the same charge. What is
the world coming to anyhow when city
councilman can no longer accept bride:
--lkeene Sentinel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

There is a mountain in Oregon which is
slowly moving into the Salmon river. II
will in course of time dam the stream and
create large lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Even the drives on the little Androscoe
gin will amount to eight millions of lumber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02


wants 4 quorum in congress Just now
Congressman Breckenridge should nave
been named Adam Like our nrst parent
be puts all the blame on the woman In
the case.
The bill before the New York legisia-
ture forbidding the hosting OF alien nags
on public buildings ought to pass WITH
out opposition. The stars and stripes
should be good enough and sufficient ior
all the people who receive the protection
of our flag.
The decision Of the supreme court OF
New Jersey sustaining the claims OF the
Republicans in matters concerning the
organization Of the senate OF that state
and ousting the Democracy so completely,
is worthy Of comment, as showing the
usual result in such cases where contests
have arisen between the two parties
Running counter to law has always been
a Democratic failing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Mr.. Gresham is said to be the strongest
advocate Of the Bland bill in the cabinet.
The assertion is not improbable. Gresham
is demagogue. and is more likely to be
the Populist candidate for president in
1896 than any other man.-(Lowell Cour-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

A pious st. Joseph girl who desired to
make special sacrifice during Lent, for
babe her beau to call more than six even
ings in a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
Right You are Joseph
IN. Y. Recorder.)

Joseph II. Choate is right in saying that
there is more indignation in this country
today sgainst the Democratic party than At
any time since the fall of Sumter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The largest map in the world is IL
course OF construction by the govern
ment. II will represent the United States
and cover an acre in area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

Queen Victoria, cable message states,
has declined to purchase the necklace,
earrings and brooch in the Eglinton col
lection, which had belonged to Mary,
Queen Of Scots. Queen Mary il not one
of her majesty's favorites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
What Of the Wilson bill!

Surely Cfisp cannot expect TO be speaker
of the Congress chosen at the next election
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

A New Hampshire paper wants Repub-
lican editors to praise President Cleve-
land after he has vetoed the silver seign'
forage bill. Well, they will if they have
to sit up nights to do it, but they de not
expect to be called upon to miss much
sleep.-[Taunton Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
A Democratic ! ign,
The Sum-

Is it sign of the improvement of the
times, that strikes are increasing in num-
Der all over the country!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

1t is fact worth remembering that the
men convicted of election frauds in New
York are all Democrats; and the same
rule holds good in every other state.-lSt.
Louis Globe Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Two Indians are the only human be
ing who have the good fortune to know
where a silver mine lies on the Au Sabl,
river in Michigan. They will not Civ,
any information to the whites, but every
now and then they tantalize people by
bringing into town and exhibiting sam
Piles of very rich ore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
PRESS COMMENTS.


On. 7. World.)
Mr.. Breckinridge's defense js weak in
one particular. Miss Pollard frequently
offered to marry him and repair the grea,
wrong she had inflicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
WHAT. OTHERS ARE SAYING

One can hardly blame congressman for
specializing in sugar. 1t is perhaps their
last chance to earn a competence by the
aid of Uncle Sam.-[Chicago Inter Ocean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

There is no such thing as next sen
ate" and so long as the constitution lasts
there never will be. The senate of the
United States is an eternal body. 1t never
dies. 1t is today exactly the same assem-
bly, which met for the first time in 1889.
Every second year it undergoes change
of membership, the terms Of one class of
mem bers expiring But that change
neither ends the old body nor makes a
new one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

The peasantry in the northern region OF
European Russia are in pitifuly i'm
poverished condition. which is daily be-
coming more acute. The region most
affected covers an area of not less than
315,000,0oo acres. While the imperial gov
eminent is formulating plans for the
commercial and industrial development
of this region by the building Of railroad
systems, the local governors are appeal
ing for assistance to keep the people from
actual starvation. The people have not
enough bread to last them through the
winter They are four years in areas
with their taxes, and are hopelessly in
debted to the crown for advances made
during and since the late famine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02
xhb COMMENT.

The Democratic party is still in want
/ wants 4 quorum in congress Just now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-02

Strange goings on ia the quiet town Of
Carroll. The grange store was robbed
four times ia 10 days and on three of {, e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
RELIGIOUS ART ILLCSTRATED.

professor Corning gave the fourth lecture OF MS
course on Art Studies In Comparative Religion
yesterday afternoon in Hartman Hall The theme
of this lecture "Eschatoiogy, or the Io-fnor'o"
OF Death as Symbolizel In the Art of the Ages
and II was Illuminated by forty-one lantern pc
,uras which were most successfully put upon the
screen.
The lecture opened with an exhibition o' ancient
pagan symbols OF immortality. which We're miro
duced into primitive Christian art. the ch'ei "
these being the phoenix the peacock ana the H'eeN
C,haron conducting souls to the further shore "i
deaths dividing river The striking resenbIAhee De-
tween the Greek representations 81 Apollo '''''N
IN bls ouadrga to the celestial world ana the cary
Christian reiefs of Elijdh's ascent = Heaven WIS
we'll shown bv representative examples IN airy IL.
,a,,,n and christian pictures OF the Last Judsmcn
and purgatorv added curiOsitcs OF scuip'ur. t'''
nantng - the gallery OF rare Reproductions "''1''
nassri before the audience. ~ ,
The faith concerning future recognition .. S l,
sons 10 have been common 70 the rthGI3h9 Hl
ancient pafranism and OF TIL Christian Woru' M
heavens and the hes OF antiquity anu =. Ho-''' =
ZINES being wildly represented In art: 49,,
tb1r,ennfh century showed huge cAuldron win
souls seething within r.. and demons OF Ir1rlD.,lo'
moving the bellows and casting III nrM ,.,,,.
pct,res Of the Christian ages. representing mrs
hrcekn, down the gates OF he'll ana srithg us cap
- r. we'll Illustrated the VOrl4s great nope,
sHrt,,ne ali ,he pessimi-tic prophecies q me pas
ana the present. Of the final ab'h'i'h % S''i I'M
suffering and the ultimate reign o. righteousness
ann .osir lecture Of this Interesting series VIII
49, ~, pan SYMBOLISM in Christian Ar. ana
,,.iu Ice given IN Hardman Hail next MoH"'I "''''
noon "A $50 O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
ROSEDALE.

Mr. wallacks drama OF "Rosedale was $50.
success IN It's day. and It merited It's ,t
rba, niece and The Shaughraun were .ne WI
."au nlavs ever produced under Mr.. wal
ronoan, and both are medleys OF com
edv sensation and farce. "Rosedale was naSea
the novel Of Lady Lees Wido"hoo' - h,ahIy
atIons in IL are strong. and they aa'liI. "a go
","r,.r ,reatroant The scene Of McKennas BAL
fed attempt to brand Elliot Grfy 5 the 45y comes
in the gypsy camp into winch E a,jd. The episode
Of the lash song the Turing OF the II. py ss. emf
snirjfed climax OF the rescuehey are az tn,
dramatic and they deeply affect an Cd
performance when "Rosedale W. W. ne Stage and
the Auditorium we're spectacle Of brilliant nirht
lion The reproduction Of the o.d piece Ia9'
was enjoyable in all respects ana II "a any 9l1 Nav
were visible II only IN NE IdioS .bc crowded
roers scattered here and there IN the i'",.ei
house Almost all the actors who orglnany ~ Inc
IN "Roseda,e" are dead. and 50 are many ~ 81 xt
prominent auditors who then heara lheiI. .a !, a cor
cast is good and The new generation ~ tIsworth
dial welcome and emphatic approva-Mr; ~ es
Miss Annie Clarke Miss Evesson MI Man
taver and Mr.. =. T. Keenan, pe!Dg coii9P'0''
efficient and especially admired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
DR. ANsoN AMEsBURY RANSOM

DE- Arson Amesbury Ransom "le' su,t",',' ~
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Frank IS Sa'lspu'''
g., u,,yap place South Orange. on Sunday. from
beart failure lie was graduate OF the Ih'Ne'-
sitv OF the city OF New-York. and had pee"
practising physician FOR forty years. lie was oU''
In Chemung County seventy-one years asT ~
served as township pr scian OF the loWllsI.'p "a
south orange from the incorporation Oh Tue wv H.
shin twenty-seven years ago untl ls'i' T"am ~
vns Superseded by Or Mefford Runyon. lie was
stanch Republican and an earnest huNoI - itI
temperance He leaves wife. VINO Is an lt l,,
and tuo daughters. Or. Ransom was a cna tet
member OF century Lodge No. 100, f. ana a NJ, ~
south Orange The funeral services VII ~ 'r,pst ~
and conducted by the Rev. Or. George l." Spa,lnh
nastor OF the First Presbyterian Church 81 SUI.
orange OF which Or Ransom was "A ihrhptl az
sisted bv the Rev. John Il. Fisher, OF NeHi'iin' "a
former pastor OF the church. The burial VIII NC II"
RoscdaIe Cemetery, Orange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
Louis Il. LAWRENCE.

Tho death OF Louis b. Lawrence at hls nome III
IJ,rrison-st Passaic y. j., Sunday from phthlS-
H. removed an inventor OF great ability ana man
whose life was Ike Il romance He was native
Of Copenhagen. Denmark. and was about MY
years Old His uncle court physician anu
when n young man Lawrence was made a leu
tenant in the guards by the king AFTER serving lo'
some time Lawrence became professor III the pony
,ocbnic school and had already acquired fame as
an Inventor when he came 10 this country.
ranc. soon after his arrival In this city TO invent
and perfect mechanical appliances for railways and
for several years he known 10 many Wen
L"o,n New Workers as "A valuable adviser He In
vented the running gear the New York elevated
r,iyavs and an air brake In pcrfecting which ne
sank n fortune is extensively used abroad. FIFTY
natents have been taken out In his name but others
reaned the benefit, and Mr. Lawrences last days,
embittered by the death of his wife. were passed
I'm comparative poverty His inventive genius
ni,,r, ~ MIN to the last, and recently he had
broken up part OF his house furniture to make
nIela
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
THE cJEcrs QUEEN SELECTED.

NJ Railev OF the Barnum Bailey show, has
occurred q counterfeit Victoria for the season OF
,so4 She IS the Victoria Of the shilling ana hol Ne
Victoria of the throne-room, however. Inc UID-
,lations OF Mr. Bigsby, who has acted ms "a c'V'I
eorvice committee Of one 10 pass upon the l''I"'
qualifications Of applicants for the circus throne
,ra q, an end The choice has been made ana llI
coming queen IS being measured Tor her linP'Ias ,
clohes The successful asprant was NOT tilv ~
,,n,,a,ion that was offered Several w0un-D'
Gmeinhs looked so like the real sovereign Oh In
LA as she comes from the mint, that even rory
HAMILTON whose acquaintance win kiltS Tn an
,t,s and The flush Of royalty Is most eNtehfiV'
dtnrd moi detect the counterfeit But th,Se y
ZION empresses wanted the earth as wei a. r f
Pri;ish Empire Their demands upon ulr Wl,S
n,,rse for a short season OF thirty weeks WI .
nan even Mr. Baey's treasury couIu Sl'i H. 81 -
their divine right TO ride the chariot was "'"'''
and they were sent packing ., 80 roto, Tor a
The young woman who consente1 TO r'ex xcd d1
roasonahle monthly salary presents an ~ ~
LIKENESS Of her Britannia Malesty; OMIT zen
,eal name is suppressed. probably lot IDl',cc .io.
lcat a. she viii be guilty OF the crime oil re-
ma iretr' in impcrsonating the queen. t,i,,ss
MAJ bat she is no less person than the IIn'Ss
Gonhia Adelaide who astonished ,he "o,rt -
ti,ne ago by claiming TO be the elltS, un t,,,
Victoria asserting that the present powita ,e',,
80 ~ Germany was no other than a chd'lt'Ii.
Wben an attempt was made yesternaTg ~ uaoG
nS no truth Of the Tumor through lGiy haIhIi
ton tho nress agent and only authoi'h'I S"u'N' "a
circus news. he "winkcd the other eSe'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
SIMON SEELIGMAN.

Simon Seegman a popular veteran OF the 9TH
PesIment y. G. s. ~ Y. died from pneumonia al
St Augustine. Fla. last Friday lie was born In
Germany sixty-two years ago. and came to this
country alone In 1851. After serving few years
a clerk In a store In w-Haven. Conn. he came to
this city and engaged In the drygoods business.
About twenty-five years ago he became the Amer-
car agent for NJ Trefousse glove manufacturers.
Of Chaumont. France. in which place he continued
until his death, having his headquarters at the
warerooms of Passavant a Co. No. ~ Church-st.
He OF the best known ana mos, popular
N. Cooke whom he married thlrty;four years ago,
and who was a daughter of the late William r..
Cooke, OF this city, survives MN. Iheir only
child a son. who was his iather assistant, died
about three years ago at the age OF thirty-three
years. 49,, ,,-,...
War OF the Rebellion and went with II 10 the front
He was a member OF the Harmonic Clup His body Is
expected TO arrive In this city early this morning..
and his funeral to take place at MS home. No 10
West Eighty-seyenth-st. at 10 O'Clock Tomorrow
morning Colonel Henry w. I. Mall, In command
OF the 7th Regiment Veteran ASSOCIATION has is
funeral The burial will be In Trinity Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13

An elaborate revival OF tn effective meoura,"a
nv Mr. Belasco and Mr. Fr"%'h fyieS ca.'eu
"The Girl Left Behind Me- was erected '"s'
night at the Academy Of Music. where thaI "e'
known and very popular play was seen anu N.Y.
~, numerous audience This piece follows in
haa,o, track hut # has movement Of us own. ana
one scene Of 1.-THE wherein the fatAef - aoone
m kin his daughter In order 70 save her from tl
harbaro1s Jndlans.-is artfully invested with much
the same affecting suspense that aniinatess a,,
rno.ev kindred situation In the old TRAGEDY OF II
ginis' An actress OF great senslbiliiy might niak
an extraordinary impression with that recital OF ue
ser,,ice for the burial OF the dead. The moment Is
one Of extreme horror cOmmingled with great
nathos and alone is sufficient to command a success
FOR the drama The character Of the Indian chei'
also IS drawn with power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
PRAYING FOR Direct LEGISLATION.

THE SCHEME ADVOCATED BEFORE THE NEW
JERSEY ASSEMBLY.
Trenton. March - Disqualification receiving Pc
,ition from the Society Of Friends protesting
aairst capital punishment ana praying for the re-
r.a! of the laws providing for such punishment,
the House tonight resolved itself into Committee
OF the Whole TO listen to the Direct Legislation
League Speaker Holt called Judge Cross to the
chair and William a. Cotter. Of Newark. president
OF the league was introduced. After explaining the
objects OF the league he introduced Nice-fresident
l. W Arrowsmth Of orange. Mr.. Arrowsmlth
read the amendments the league proposed TO the
Constitution and asked the Legislature TO adopt
them The first provides that The legislative
o,yer upou all measures for the governance or the
whole state in addition to being exercised by the
senate and General Assembly, shail oe Vts,en III
the electors qualified To vote one OF the o'ner IN
stitutiora amendments suggested gives TO the SOW
eregn people the right to re}ee' any of laws
pertaining to particular municipalities the electors
such shall pass upon them ter a tn ne aw con
be repealed without the consent OF the ihaJor"s Vi
'"g PvG rtw 81 the present Senate muddle the nth
Amendment proposed is more than interesting l..
says: "Nothing in The CONSTITUTION s ma eSisaton
vested in the qualified electors: nor 70 REQUIRE ,ne
nrns.ntation for approval by the Governor or any
other officer. OF any Law enacted by vote Vi inc
electors" w Sullivan
,u,hor ~ the scheme He argued that the peope
could be trusted 10 make the laws II. F. Opdyke'
secretary OF the state Farmers
I'm th course OF his speech he said the farmers OF
me state asked little from the Legislature. pu,
now they asked for the power 10 pass upon al
laws ~ be hereafter enacted. Joseph II. Buchanan;
OF the American Press Association also addressed
the Asscmbiymen. , - -.
Assembyman' Harrigan moved that when the
committee arise the chairman be instructed 10 re-
yori tbn amendrrents to the House favorabiy. MIR
NcEwen amended referring II 10 the judiciary Com
mittee Mr. Flynn OPT Used the Endorsement OF me
Leagues prorositiOn. / u Il motion TO reconsider
was lost and the suggestion TO submit all proposed
laws to the people Will be reported favorably to the
House.
The Senate did no business tonight. and practi
callv adjourned for the week The Rump Senate
yent through the usual farce OF meeting to adjourn
4 bill was introduced in the House tonight fixing
a poua'ty OF So to 800. Imprisonment OF from
thirty days to one year, for college hazng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13
BEAUTIFUL HANDIUORK or U0NEN.
ARTICLES TO SUIT ALL FEMININE TASTES AT
THE EXCHANGED CHANCE ALSO TO

ARTICLES TO SUIT ALL FEMININE TASTES AT
THE ExCHANGE-A CHANCE ALSO TO
HELP DESERVING CONTRIBUTORS
The New-York Exchange for Woman's Work. NO
100 Fifth-ave. opened It's Easter sale yesterday
with an exquisite display OF the daintest ana most
elaborate articles OF essentially feminine handWorh'
There we're all kinds of beautiful table linen ana
handpainted china pretty trihes In muslin lace
and silk for the toilet table. and pretty ana uselui
furnishings for summer homes. There Is everything
a baby can need. from its earliest hours nh'ii
a little maiden Of seven The Exchange dresses
her in a pretty shocked frock and gives her ti,e
most delightful OF home made dolls 10 play VII VII
All sorts of pretty little gowns may De orusieu
and also gay little blouse waists for the mo-
and elder sisters. out Of town contFlpu,ois al
raising flowers and plants for the city marke, a,
ferns and vies in pretty japanese pots are aio''e
the most appropriate Easter glits dispia!eu' Cana
Almost every contribution has Story, sp' ~
eyousjfe portrait painting on china Is inc WI n
a Young Girl who will go abroad TO STUDY as SHE The
as she has earned enough money, spiie % lars
finest necdework is done by woman eisn,S, and
old and old lace china, silver. fans diaihohuS anu
errnnc each tell a story - . 80 tho Ex-
The iunchroom is an important par a on Visitors
change IL IL open from u 20 cIock. anu q, CEN
ar the sale and at the matinees pstro ma naintly
erousiy Everything is well cooked anu '"'''''
served. ,oa uui no OMEN until
Easter and new goods Will be receiVeu "a"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-13

Midland Circuit In 1859 ne was appointed Recorder
OF Newark on Trent; which post he resigned IN De
cor,bsr 1862 on being appointed 10 succeed or
Henry Sumner Main" as Legal Member oi lH, IN
~ no Government of India. Tbs place ne ntIu
until AnrIl 1872 when ne returned To tngani puI
ing his stay in India he successfully IhOur'l ~ -
solliIte and simplify the Law, and NJ was sliiIal'f
ennloyed on returning home. on the f.nR7l ctl'il-
,.i' - NO cnroprchensive scheme when ne pun.
i,shsi having been received with married. approval
hy ho.h bench and bar. He was counsel lot w
Rev Rovlsnd Williams when thdt clersy M w." 'S
,rtaj hator. the Court Of Arches on charge %.
h.resy preferred against him by the Bish'p ol
71 TIE w9. an LII. D. Of London University. ana
80 created Queens Counsel In 1859 and knight
C.-rr,anler ~ the order OF the star OF lndlA III
~ IIe VAS an unsuccessful candidate ior far-
ia IN the Harwch district In lsE ana Tor IN
pcrnr,Iorship OF London on tho resignation oi
prss.lI C;urney and afer his return from lnilt
No vas defeated In Parliamentary election Al Dlh
dcc In Is75 ne was appointed by the Inns OF court
:, he Professor ~ Common Law ana meniprr OF
the Councils OF Legal Education ana Law report
ing In 1873 he became member or the hpyd
crrr,ies'nn on tho code Of Indctable offences. ana
d, mo following year made Justice 81 Ter
W,frsty's High. Court OF Justice. EXch'quer D-
,,i,n The last great trlt, over which b" presided
r',s that OF Mrs Florence Maybr' X. an American
v.h, was convicted IN August, l,s' OF causing Inc
toath OF ner husband by the use oi arsenic, ana
vyIo IS now IN Working Prison, her sentence or
d.a, "a having been Commutei 10 imprisonment Tor
Ne. ,.,.., -.
T1,sfl.. stephen wcrc a Digest OF tn" Law or
Eyl.nce" general Wow u tho Criminal Law OF
Engand . Essays 10y a B1rristcr" reprinted from
"Tbn SlturIay Review. Liberty. Equality end Fra
ternitv" digest u TIE Cr.m.al. Law and "a
History Of TAG Criminal Law ~ Ensland'