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Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
Address Of Worthy Master Wiggin.

The journal prints this morning tne
address of Worthy Master Edward Wiggin
Of the Maine State Grange at its 2ist an
nual session, now being held in Bangor.
It is a mastery address in its scope and
yigor, and we recommend it to the care
full attention Of our readers. Mr. Wiggin's
term OF Office has been characterized by
persistent, progressive work, intelligei tly
performed. He is not only in sympa
thetic touch with the agricultural interests
of the State but is thoroughly informed
upon questions pertaining thereto. Under
his administration the grange has enjoyed
substantial prosperity. What is better
at the present time than the addition OF
new oranges has been the reviving of the
weak oranges already established, increas-
ing membership and interest. Mr.. Wig
gin Is a firm believer in the educational
work Of the grange. He was admirably
adapted to furthering that feature of the
grange's mission, and has admirably sue
ccedcd in it. In this he has had earnest
cooperation.
AS he says, the grange throughout the
State is recognized and respected and
though it has no organ of its own Ia
Maine, the press as a whole, has lent its
support and heartily approved OF the
work. In the solidity and stability of
the order the worthy master finds much
that has been accomplished by the women
of the order. He finds that the grange
was never on better basis or better
equipped. 1t is, also, financially strong
The worthy master finds cause for CON
graduation in the existing conditions OF
agriculture in the State today, although
he points out several ways in which he
believes this condition can be improved
upon. Two-flfths of the population OF
Maine areiengaged in agricultural pursuits
and of these Mr.. Wiggin says nine-tenths
own their homes and 80 per cent of them
own their homes free from incumbrance
and four-flfths of them belong to the most
independent and fortunate of all classes.
The excellent work of the State college
and especially the lecture work by its
professors among the oranges is referred
to at considerable length, and earnestly
recommended The worthy master fayors
extension of the cooperative movement
and refers to the excellent work done'along
this line during the past year in the way
of 60 operative stores, manufacture of fer
tillzers, etc He says no backward steps
in the attitude toward the listing BIZ
should be taken. He thinks, however, that
the plan advocated by him in the last
Legislature for raising a part of the
school tax directly upon the property of
the State will afford perhaps more RELIEF
than the listing bill.
We feel assured that all who read this
address, although some may take cXcop-
tions to the advocacy of the listing bill,
will, nevcrth cless, feel gratihed and proud
at the prosperity already attained by the
ngriculturists of this State during year
of business depression and will recognize
the efficient aid afforded by the Maine
State Grange under its able and progress
sive management
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Savannah has been the scene of most
disgraceful series of political perform ances
by two factions who are striving for
control of the city. The law requires
taxes to he paid before voting and as the
time was limited and it became apparent
that the collector would be unable TO re
ceive all the taxes within the specified
time, novel method was rcsorted to.
Each faction hired toughs and thugs, ne
groes and low whites, to represer tax
pavers at the collectors and these rowdlcs
indulged daily and almost hourly in free
fights for places in the line that stretched
in front of the collectors window. rms
sort of warfare has been found very cX-
pcnsive and an effort will be made to have
the law changed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
ONE ON Or. DEPEW.
How ural Editor Got the Better of the
Genial Orator.


Genial Orator.
The more stories man has the more
dificult it is TO say which is the funniest
/ know great many story teilers ana
still more stories, but just which one IS
funniest would not dare to say offhand
A friend of mine, newspaper man, tells
me that he was in small town IN New
York state where Chauncey Depew was
billed to make a speech that night, and 1t
happened he stopped at the same hotel
Depew did. just after supper the editor
of tho local paper dropped in to see MI
Depew, and the distinguished gentleman
proceeded to have some fun with the coun-
try journalist He had fun, too, and every
now and then he rounded up sentence
against the editor by saying, "Oh, you
can't believe everything in the newspa
pers," the editor having used the newspa
per matter very largely in his argument.
After the speechmaking was over the
editor met Mr.. Depew in the hotel office
again, and there was big crowd present
well, my friend" inquired the genial
Chauncey, what did you think of my
speech?"
The editor hesitated a moment.
care you," he asked solemnly, "the
genuine Chauncey NJ. Depew?"
Certainly. Why not!"
care you the one that all the newspa-
pers have been saying was the finest
speaker, the greatest talker, the sharpest
stumper and the brightest wit before the
public?' pursued the editor.
Il guess I'm the one," blushed the gen.
tleman. "Why!"
"Oh, because you can't believe every
thing there is in the newspapers"
And Depew shook hands with the editor
and called it square. re.-Demorest's Maga-
zine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
PERSONAL.

Uncle John White of Rhea, Galloway
county, Ky, who is more than 100 years o:
age; is looking for his seventh wife.
Signorina Rosna Pence, the grea'
singer, for whom Verdi wrote 'Il Trova
tore" died at Poretta, a bathing plac
near Bologna, Italy, few days ago. Sh,
was born in Genoa and was II years old.
Mrs. Nat Collins, widely known as the
montana Cattle Queen" will soon issut
a volume of "reminiscences, giving a history
of over 40 years in the camp and on tn,
prairie. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins have ;
mountains in Trenton county, nea
Bellevew.
Dr. Edward S. Holden, director Of Tho
Lick observatory, has just received
through the secretary Of state of SAKE
Meiningen, the diploma and cross of com
mander of the SAKE Ernestine order Thi.
order was founded in 1890 and reorganizet
in 1888, and is given in recognition of dis
tinguished services in high official posi-
tions, either military or civil.
Empress Frederick has returned to Ber
lin, after an absence of nearly 10 months
and will reside at her palace in the Unter
den Linden until the end OF January
when she is going to England on a visi
to the queen, at Osborne. The empress
will stay in England for five or six weeks
and will then go to Athens for month t.
visit the Duke and Duchess of Sparta, re
turning to her chateau near Cronberg n
the end of April. The empress is reporte,
to be in excellent health, having beel
greatly benefited by her long residence
among the beech woods of the Panus hills
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

DIR. John Lord, the historian, whose
death is announced at the ripe age OF Va, is
aid to have been the Oldest lecturer in the
rhe world at the time of his death. For
30 years he appeared upon the platform,
which received him because his views
were considered too radical for the pulpit
ma i'll that time for moro than 60O0 times
poke upon historical topics His record
WAS a gland one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
Interest Knocked Out OF Him.
public Ledger.

Senator Hill had chung up" great
many nominations of postmasters in New
York state prior to the election, but yes
terday allowed them to go through.
Whether this means a reconciliation with
the administration does not appear. 1t Is
more likely that the result of the Novem-
Der election left Senator Hill in the condi-
tion of Bret Harte's hero who engaged
in a scientific debate on the banks OF the
Stanislaus. 1t will be remembered that
when a chunk of old red sandstone hit
him in the abdomen,
: ''He curled up on the floor,
And the subsequent proceedings
Interested him no more. "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

wise plan which will be safe, without
adopting any doubtful expedients. Wite
regard to Secretary Carlisle's scheme, it
must be caid that there is too much faith
cure about it to be acceptable. The secre-
tary himself only guesses how it would
work. If changes must be made they
must not be violent or disturbing
ISnringtield Union
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

An experiment with ball bearings was
recently made in Canada. A street car,
fitted with ball bearings, was drawn dis
5ance of several hundred feet by men pull.
ing en- three strands of ordinary sewing
thread. A Carriage manufactures put
another style of ball bearings on the axles
Of coach ordinarily pulled by four horses.
A trained dog was hitched to the pole, anc
he drew the coach around the yard witt
little effort. The combination of pneumatic
tires and ball bearings would EVIDENT.
relieve much of the strain now put o'
horses drawing heavy vehicles, and here j.
tip for an enterprsng carriage builder
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
Mcclellan Was q Fright Pupil.

General Joseph Roberts Of Philadelphia
was assistant professor of natural philoso-
ply at West Point when Grant, McClel-
Ian, Burnside and I. j. Jackson were ca
diets OF General Mcclellan he says, "He
gave more individual promise than any Of
my pupils of becoming distinguished,
both because of the desire he showed for
thoroughness in everything and because
of the tact he displayed in all he under
took.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

The Bay state milk producers are
sauirming under the law by authority of
which the commissioners are cradicating
tuberculosis from their herds. The rem
edy is indeed harsh one, the mere 50
shat the disease was so long neglected but
the need of its application seems to have
been thoroughly established.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
9ails Ienaebet yoaraat.
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munications.
Address all Communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BUkLEIGH &
FLYsT, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Sir John Lubbock, addressing the so
Biological congress at Paris recently. said
that in London since 1870 the number OF
children in English schools has increased
from 100000 to 100000 and that in the
same time the number of persons ip
prison had fallen from 1900 to 5000. The
yearly average of persons sentenced to con-
fnement for the worst crimes had de
clined from 5000 to 500
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

The report that attempt has been made
to poison by wholesale the members Of
one of the college clubs at Brunswick is
startling The members of the club. and
if not they, then the authorities of the,
college, should institute strict investiga-
tion of the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

The first sailing vessel to be lighted by
electricity is said to be the Spanish bark
La Vigusea, a bulk oil and general cargo
carrier. She is fitted throughout with in
candescent lights, the power for the dy-
namo being furnished by small oil en-
gine, which also furnishes power to pump
her oil cargo when she is loading or un-
loadipr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
Appear TO Agree.
portland Press

Admiral Walker appears to agree with
minister John l.. Stevens that the in
tersts of the United States demand the
immediate annexation of Hawaii. Their
Judgment may not be sound, but it is far
more likely to be than that of the Boston
Herald, which has never investigated the
facts in the case The Herald, however,
Mugwump-like, has no doubt that its
opinion is better than theirs, better than
anyhOdys for that matter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Already there are GOO signers for an
electric railway at Cape Elizabeth and the
promoters are confident that they will get
.
a charter from the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

towns suffering the same should appre-
ciate, that not only are the groceries but
those who come to buy them frequently
smoked too thoroughly by the village
store loafers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
Col. lngersoli ard Religion.
IN. Y. Sun

Col. Ingersoll has not yet destroyed
Christianity There is unprecedented ac-
tivity in the religious world, and the
propagators of the faith, including the
Salyationists, Endeavorers, and Associa-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Russia easily placed a S75, 900, 600 loan at
81 per cent over 10 times the amount
asked being subscribed. Secretary Car
isle should turn his eyes in that direction.
He could learn something from Russian
inanc;crs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Lack of money appears to be the root
of ltaly's present evil. But love OF
money seems to have played part in
the Banca Romano scandal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Ward McAllister wants Wall street :
corruption Investigated. One stench al
a time, and that disposed of, is better.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Three men killed in the prize ring with
in a month The fighters themselves are
deciding the question whether prize fight
ing shall be allowed to exist.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
NOTE AND COM m ENT.

They ring the bells in Chelsea for l5
minutes before the polls open on election
lay, but it is not an Indication of ring
rule
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

The antitrust law worked so well IN
the ease OF the Debs' strike trust why ho'
try it on the sugar trust:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

The exonoration of Capt. Hinkey OF
the Yale football team by the alumni as
sociation has a suspicion of whitewash.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Senator-elcct Ben Tillman Of South
Carolina now says he is a Democrat, and
with the Democrats will stand. with a
halo en- his forehead and pitchfork in his
hand. Il Worcester Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

There seems to be an epidemic Of mur-
ders and suicides in New England just
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING.

Our gold reserve is running off to Eu-
rope again, and it is evidently regarded
ayer there as Il standing treat of interna
:ional pie-[St Louis Globe Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19
MAINE GOSSIP.

Some of Rockport's good citizeLs are
coming to appreciate what those OF other
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

With one police captain now in the
rombs, aud other officials indicted, and a
police Justice" in the web of the law, the
outlook is decidedly hopeful for better
New York.-INew York Morning Adver-
tiSpr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

The railroad pooling bin passed the
house by sufficient majority to show that
the prevailing sentiment is i'll favor o.!
regulating evils rather than letting them
90 unrestrained by pretending to prohibit
diem. Il BuffAlO Express.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

The country wants no experimenting
with the currency. There ID wisdom and
experience enough in this country to de
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

TRUsTEEs-Wm. S. Badger, J. H. Manley, L.
G. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb b. +. Parrott.
Deposits received and placed on interest the
first day of every month.
Interest paid or credited on account on the
first Wednesday of February and August.
Deposits are exempt by law from all taxes,
and accounts are strictly confidential.
Especial privileges afforded to Executors,
Administrators, Guardians, Trustees, married
women and minors.
apr9dtf EDWIN G. DUDLEY, Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Senator Quay has introduced bill tC
repeal the ditferertial duty of one.eightl
of cent pound on refined sugar. his
will give the Democrats chance to show
whether they are owned by the sugar trust
or not. The passage Of the bill would de
prize the trust of nearly all the protection
it now enjoys. Mr.. Quay should push the
bill with energy Cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-19

Silver Dollar Warmers denunciation of
the Carlisle scheme is one Of the worst
blows which it has yet experienced. II
the cheap money people repudiate it,
where in the earth or under it can it look
tor supporters. Boston journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-25
Liederkranz Concert.

The concert given at st. Joseph's
hall by the LiederkranZ society
last night, was attended by per-
haps 250 persons and a pleasant
program was rendered.
The best number by the Lieder-
kranz was the serenade, in part II,
No. 2, while the either work of
Messrs. Bauderer and Akerkorn,
and the Either club, Messrs. Bau-
derer, Akerkorn, Scholl and
Schunke, was excellent.
Mr.. Joe McAllister, in a violin
solo, was heard for the first time
in many months and was much ap-
preciated, as was also the concerted
solo by Mr.. Gus. Albers.
Other very musical numbers
given were the baritone solo by
Mr.. Kilby and the chorus "Good
Night, Beloved" by Mrs. Cum
mings, Miss Ida Wilmer, Miss
Mandry, Mrs. HIlgers, Messrs
Umscheid, Mandry, Dielman
Wietzel and others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-25
Capt. McCalPs Accident.

Last night, about 8 o'clock, Capt.
T. p. Mccall met with rather a Sc
rious accident, on his way home,
on North Flores street. While
walking along, at the crossing of
Belvin street, he suddenly fell
hoadlong to the ground, and his
forehead was sharply cut by con-
tact with the sharp rocks in the
street. Mr.. RObt. Gotthardt, who
saw him fall, summoned assistance
and carried the unconscious gen.
tleman into his residence near by,
and sent for a physician. Restora-
tives were soon applied, and the
captain was afterward removed to
his residence, two blocks distant.
He has no recollection of how he
fell, but it is thought that he was
seized with an attack of vertigo,
possibly induced by the severe
heat of yesterday. About three
weeks ago the captain was sub
jected to such an attack.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-25
Hated His Family.

A colored man named Wright
died rather suddenly last night, at
his residence on Callaghan, near
San Fernando street, and Justice
Jones,held a,coroner's inquest upon
the remains. He decided that death
was caused by heart disease. De-
ceased had been complaining Of i'll
ness since Sunday last.
In death, as in life, he was very
violent man, it is said, and seemed
to have a special antipathy toward
his children, to whom he had been
very cruel.
He had been a United States SOL
der, and was, for some years, a
pensiOner.
He saved his money, having
drawn about 81 200 back pay about
a month ago. He refused to di-
vulge it's hiding place to his fam
lily, even in death, and the secret
died with him. His family is very
poor, it is said.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-25
Recorders Court,

c. Hartmann, leaving horse united, 81.
Ursula Penorio, drunk, 50.
j. b. johnson, leaving team alone, 81.
r. Modesto, throwing stones, SIS.
w. Foster throwing stones, SIS
Tom Foster, throwing stones, SIS.
c. II. Bronson, drunk, 81.
Cruz Briscida, suspicious character, sos.
Gertrude Sample, fighting, $40.
S. Cavanagh, fishing unlawfully, dis
missed.
A. Mcdonald, fighting, dismissed.
l.. Hamilton, fighting, $40.
Antonio Catrero, disOrderly, continued.
John Fassnidge, disorderly continued.
Jas. G. Fisk, Jr., diSorderly, continued.
Florence Trent, disorderly, $40.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-25
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate trans
fers have been filed since last re.
port:
in. Brown to Frank II. Mid
dleton lots 40, so, 81, 50, block %
South Heights; 81.
d. NJ. Poor to Henry p Attwa-
ter, lots 6, Z s, Villa San Jose; $40.
Denver and San Antonio In
vestment company to James
Thompson, lots Al, AZ, block 40,
South Heights; $3.50.
Chas. Schreiner to T. H. lander
son, lots 7, 20, q, Park View; 5000
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-25
BERTHA'S ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
SHE TOOK A DOSE OF MORPHINE
LAST EVENING.
Accused of Stealing Money That
Teenie Williams Lover Gave Her
When He Wanted to Wipe Out
His Existence, Because Teenie
Went Out With Another Man.

Bertha Sampson attempted to commit
suicide yesterday afternoon about four
O'Clock by taking a teaspoonful of NOR
phine. Bertha is about twenty years OF
age, rather good looking and resides on
West Houston street, between Laredo
and East streets. She would have been
corpse had DIR. Menger not arrived on
the scene in time to bring her around all
right.
Bertha lives in company with three
other women, Teenie Williams, Maud
King, known as isis" and Waco Ida
The house in which they live has been
rented by one Joseph Michael, who is in
love with Teenie Williams, a big cOlored
damsel. Michael loves her so much that
he would give up his life for her. He
showed it last Wednesday, when he at
tempted to kill himself by taking dose
of morphine. He was, however, restored,
and left town shortly after.
Bertha'S reason for wanting to die was
that she was accused of having stolen
some money belonging to Michael.
MichaePs reason for wanting to put
himself out of the way was that he
thought his big sweetheart had a warm
spot for young Mexican named John
Mendoza, a waiter in restaurant. Michael
called on his love last Wednesday night,
but learned that she was out with Men
doza
He could stand it no longer. and told
Sis and Bertha, who were present, that
he was going to commit suicide. He
took S3O5 from his pocket and threw it on
the bed, saying: ISIS take this; I've got
no use for it, as am going to die"
Bertha then said: Give me the
money; I'll take it to Teenie" Sis gave
it to her and Bertha kept the
money during the night. She counted
it, and as she did so, Waco Ida" hap
pened along. She said, Give me some of
that money or I'll tell on you" Bertha
gave her $50 and kept $40 herself, return
ing the balance, S245, to Mich ael, the
following morning, which was Thurs
day. Michael missed $50. but Be rtha said
she couldn't account for it.
Last night as Bertha thought her end
was near, she said that of the 1905 she
gave $50 to Ida and kept $40 herself,
which she says she gave to her friend,
Kitty Davis. as she, Bertha, had no more
use for it after she was dead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-25
To be Married.

Tomorrow CThursday) Mrs.
George Wagner, widow of the late
junior partner of Wagner Bros,
will be married at her residence,
corner of South Presa and Pereida
street, to Mr.. Max Uhl, lessee of
Ruppersburg's saloon, on Garden
street. The ceremony will be Of a
private character, and soon after
the happy couple will proceed to
Galveston for their hone ymoOn.