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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

The report comes that the Chinese gov
eminent has refused to allow the British
and American consuls at Foochow to
make any inquiries into the massacre of
Christians at Kuchang where they and the
other members of the commission of in
quiry arrived few days ago, Further
inoendiary placards have been posted in
Canton. 1t looks as though it were
about time for the foreign powers to take
coercive measures to secure the protection
Of their citizens in the Celestial empire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

There has been considerable comment
of late over the immense fortune acoum-
ulated by John wanarnaker Of Philadel.
phia. There is nothing at all surprising
about it. 1t has been won honestly and
by strictly business methods. Mr.. Wana.
maker has been one of the most successful
advertisers in the annals of American
business life. He has spent hundreds Of
thousands of dollars in booming his COM
meroial ventures and the result has been
the accumulation. of ono of the most
prinoely fortunes in America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
The Value of Advertising.

One OF the largest advertisers in London
says: 1--WE once hit upon novel expedient
for ascertaining over what area our adver
tisements were read. We published u cou
pie of half column ads. in which we pur
posely misstated half dozen historical
facts. In less than week we received be.
tween 300 and 400 letters from all parts OF
the country, from people wishing to know
why on earth we kept such a consummate
idiot, who knew so little about English
history. The letters kept pouring in fol
three or four weeks. 1t was ono of the
best paying ads. we ever printed, but we
did not repeat our experiment, because the
one refer to served its purpose. Our let.
tiers came from schoolboys, girls, profess
ors, clergymen, schoolteachers, and in
two instances, from eminent men who
have worldwide reputation. was more
impressed with the value Of advertising
from those two advertisements than ]
Should have been by volumes of theories y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Senator Bricc has apparently demon
strated his ability to control an Ohio
Democratic state convention; but even his
most sanguine friends have little hope
that he will be able to capture the next
Legislature of that state. There are times
when even unlimited Doodle is powerless
to accomplish results In American politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

The young Emperor Of Germany. in q
recent address, referred to his paternal
grandfather as civilian the Great. ]"
Undoubtedly the first Emperor Of Ger
many was most excellent man; but the
greatness that adhered to his reign was
dcri we'd from Bismarck and Won Moltkc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Senator PETER of Kansas, is certainly o
statesman OF the versatile order. He has
now discarded the free silver dogma and
comes out for O currency based upon land
values. Indeed, this long whiskercd
statesman of the Populistc persuasion
appears to revise his political creed every
evening, and we now learn that he no
longer favors the establishment Of ma
tionAl pawn shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

For the first time in many years all the
crops In Great Britain are reported to be
suffering from drought. The trouble
usually with the crops of the British
Islands has been too much moisture. The
shortage, this year, will undoubtedly
make largely increased market for
American products and, fortunately, we
shall have large surplus to supply 1t
with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
Found a New Rival.

Editor In Chief-In your leader today,
Mr. Grinder, you say, "1n the multitude of
counselors there is safety, as we learn
from II certain book" Why did you not
say, LAS we learn from the BibleS'
Editorial Writcr-You forget, sir, that
1t Is our rule never to mention the name Of
q rival publication.-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

The silver advocates are holding great
many conferences these summer days, but
they seem to DO chiefly for the purpose of
indulging in mutual admiration and
shouting to keep their courage up. 1t
seems to be generally conceded that this
movement has spent its force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Sir Walter Besant announces that ice
water is the national American beverage
1t Is evident from this that Walter hasn't
travelled in this country to any great ex-
tent. The national beverage comes pretty
near being soda water outside of Ken
tucky--and the Carolinas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Ex-Secretary Whitney Of New York
declares that President Cleveland is the
most popular man in his party. This may
be true, but then 1T must be remembered
that Mr.. Cleveland party is an extreme
ly limited one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

W. G. p. Brecknridgc vigorously denies
the report that he is out of politics. The
poor old man appears to have lost much
of the d discrimination he was once credited
with and does not recognize the fact that
he has been for some time politically
dead, simply walking around to save
funeral expenses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

A New York newspaper announces
that the lawy ers Of that state feel that the
supreme court vacancy belongs to them.
The matter Isn't worth quarrcling about
any way. 1t makes no difference to peo-
pie in general who has the vacancy" so
long as good man secures the Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

No notice whatever will be taken Of un-
signed communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scrfptions and advertisements to BuRLEIsH
FLYHr, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

The Omaha Bee announces that al
tn ough James Corbett, the champion
bruiser, has married an Omaha girl, the
people of that city do not feel particularly
hsttered by the fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
Disposed to Dispute 1t.

Tcacher-Tommy Figg, you may parse
the sentence He stood feet in his stock
ings."
Tommy-But it amt finished Should
not 1.-TWO in his stockings be in paren.
theses?--IndianarolisJ Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

1t looks as II the party who first got
control of the telegraph wire nearest a
Cuban battle were the one to win the VIC
tories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized 184S.
BANKING ROOMS 23s WATER STREET.

TRUsTREs-Wm. Badger ]. n. Manlev T..
U. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb, B. F. Parrott.
Deposits received and placed on int rest the
first day Of every month
interest paid or credited on account ON the
nl5t eanesday OF February and August.
deposits are exempt by law from all taxes.
ana accounts are strictly confidential.
Administrators. Guardians, Trustees, married
apr2dtf EDWIN O. DUDLEY, Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Summer picnics are exceedingly danger
Gus pastimes since the free silverites have
taken to the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
A Matter of Form.

do you think 1t bad form for one to
laugh at his own jokes?"
1T may be bad form, but think of the
magnificent bravery displayed "-Cincin-
natl Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

In 1035 there was frost In England
July that destroyed nearly oil the vege-
tation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Music is discipline and mistress of
order and good manners She makes the
people milder and gentler, more moral and
more Observation-Disclosures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
AUGUST MAGAZINES.
vick's Magazine

for August contains large amount OF
practical information Among the ar
ticles of note given are Our Common
Molds," Among the Pineapples, -
Hints and Helps, A Unique Winter
Ornament, " "Spinach-Its Culture and
How to Keep It. The New Onion Gull
ture,' and Anemones and Ranunculus .
There Is the usual amount Of valuable
miscellany. Wick Publishing Company,
Rochester n. W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
The Chautauquan

for August presents rich table of con
tents. The opening article Is a beauti
fully illustrated one entitled Santa Bar
bara Fcral Festivals, DIR. W. II. Withrow
contributes the first of two-part illus
trated article on 1.-The Dominion of Cara
da. Numerous portraits of the most
prominent Baptist editors accompany
Prof. Henry c. Vedder's article on Bap-
fist journalism " A story, entitled THE
Senator's Daughters, which promises
unusual interest, is begun in this num-
Der The other features OF the magazine
are excellent (The Chautauquan, Mead
vile, Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
Musical Record.

This excellent monthly shows a marked
each month, and cannot
fail to be OF benefit to all interested. In
any way, in music. The August number
has many valuable papers among which
are noted why Do We Not SingY' THE
Church Choir, " Romantic Life of SIN
ger. Practicable Music Extension. :"
Singing Methods. and "Flattery and
Criticism. The departments are filled
with entertaining and Instructive matter.
tOliver Ditson Company, Boston, Mass. }
Munsey's Magazine.
bismarck's American Friends" Is the
title OF an unusually interesting paper by
henry W. Fischer In the August Nun
seys Mr.. Fischer disapproves the gen.
erai impression that the iron chancellor
aisiiSes America and Americans. George
hoime writes entertainingly of The Great
Masters of Music. The article is accom-.
panied by ii be autiful half tone illust,a.
lions Henry Fish contributes a study Of
.ne personality of james Gordan Bennett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
MAINE GOSSIP.

One Of the Maine villages that is max
ing wonderful growth is Pressure Isle,
and it may be that this beautiful village
Is destined, In the course of few years,
to blossom into city. A gentleman who
rods about the town the other day count
I'd no less than go buildings recently built
and In process of construction
A gentleman residing near the Park
hurst siding In Aroostook secured quite 0
haul the other day. He discovered fine
bee tree in the woods from which he Sc
Cured no less than lis pounds of delicious
honey. But his luck did not end there
The bees, apparently not knowing wha,
clse to do, swarmed N. two large clusters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22
In Your Blood

Is the cause of that tired, languid feeling
which afflicts you at this season. The
blood is impure and has become thin and
poor. That is why you have no strength,
no appetite, cannot sleep Purify your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
will give you an appetite, tone your
stomach, and invigorate your nerves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy in &C
ton and sure in effect. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

the owner and editor of the New YORK
Herald. The illustrations given In this
number are remarkably fine, and are as
usual, the leading feature. The various
departments are filed with entertaining
reading matter Drank A. Munsey,
Fifth Avenue, New York;
The Authors Journal
for August contains the following excel
lent articles: Some Letters One Re-
ceives, dead Sure short story by
Mary A. Denison; 1.-THE Literary Tenden-
cy, -" Writing for Juvenile Publications, "
Confessions of Literary Hack and
"Rising American Authors +" The de-
partments contain much information for
literary workers (The Authors Journal
Publishing Company, William St, New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Caribou isn't very far behind Pressure
Isle, this season, in its building opera
tons 1t Is estimated that the new struc-
lures there, this year, will involve an
outlay Of 300, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

A reception to the secretary of the navy
the features of the New England fair.
Governor Cleaves and his staff will proba-
bly, attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

The almost total failure OF the French
sardinc industry, the present season, will
be gratifying news to the people along
the Maine coast, and will ensure a good
market for the output Of the Eastport and
other factories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

Pressure Isle Odd Fellows have begun
56x64 feet and three stories in height 1t
VIII be structure in every way worthy
of the fraternity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

and "a hours later friend came on with
an empty hive and succeeded in securing
one Of the swarrns which has been doing
good work in it's new home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

world. A Lewiston policeman has been
searching for three weeks for mileage
book which was lost or stolen a few
weeks ago, and for the return of which
the owner offered a reward. Yesterday
he found it, and returned it. The owner
said Thank you" very sweetly, and
closed the door without another word, he
says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

The Grand Army posts of Biddeford
are to have fine hall in the new city
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

The absorbing topic of interest that is
now grasping the attention of Ashland
citizens is the location of the Bangor &
Aroostook station at that place. There are
some who favor the west and some the east
side OF the Aroostook river but all are
agreed to be satisfied whichever way the
decision may come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-22

A strange freak Of nature is reported on
the farm of A j. Trask in Nobleboro
There stands near the railroad tree. the
trunk of which divides In two branches
about three feet from the ground, each
branch just equal in size, about fifteen
Inches In diameter. One branch Is white
ash and the other white maple and they
both grow to the same height making a
very beautiful shade tree.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
FLOTSAM AND JETSaM.
Liner ALAMEDA ARRIVES FROM
THE COLONIES.
Items from q Rainy wsterfront--soms
Poreiga shipping Iteus--Tug
SIN out.
A murky day alongshure.

y murky uay alOnRsnoTe
L S Baltimore may be in by Saturday
HB MS Wild Swan anchored in the
harbor this afternoon.
The tug Elcu is still chasing after that
wil-o' the-wisp, the schooner Henrietta of
Kauai
The roof is leaking over the custom house
office, neccssitating the removal OF some OF
the desks today.
All the island steamers rave the Kiauea
Hou are out of port at present, aud the
waterfront looks deserted
Tomorrow-IIigh tide large Is? a m. high
tide small ll6 p m; low tide large t.Oo M
low tide small 9.Ol II IN.
The liner Australia was moved up TO Allen
street wharf during the occupancy OF the
Oceanic dock by the Alameda today
The steamer W g Hall is due from lecward
Hawaii ports tomorrow afternoon. She Will
bring news of the earthquakes effect upon
kllauca and Mauna kca.
The British steamer Nesmorc, from Mon
treal for Liverpool, Is ashore on Col island,
off the coast of Scotland, with fourteen feet
of water in the hold The crew were landed
safely.
Collector Wise has received from the Treas
ury Department official specifications aud
plans OF the two projected revenue cutters for
coast service Both are to be of steel ald
the two will cost about S2jO,OOO
The steamship Alameda, commander Won
Otcrndorp, twelve days from Auckland,
docl:cd at Oceanic wharf at seven O'Clock
this morning with few packages of freight
and small passenger list. She left Ut two
O'Clock this afternoon for san Francisco, re-
turning hence on January 10th.
The lowest bid from firms on the Pacific
Coast for the construction OF the lightship OIL
Flattcry Rocks was that of + stephen of
Portland. His estimate was S69,OOC. Three
Eastern firms competed, one offering TO do
the work for SG3, 600; hut the cost of bringing
the vessel around the Horn will probably re-
suit in the contract going to stephen.
SIS Alameda, X Won Otcrndorp comman-
der sal ed from sydney n ov %, at B M, ar
rived at Auckland, Nov 30 at 3 p m, sailed
from Auckland, Nov 30, at $50 p m, arrived
at Apia, Dec !, At $50 a IN, sailed from Apia,
Dee !, at 2:lS p m, arrived at Honolulu, Dec
u, at & m, Il DAYS II hours. Dec lst, lao
d m passed ; ; Muriposa; 18th and Sth had
strong y + winds and sea with heavy squally
weather; thence to honolulu fine weather.
Consul Charles Scymor writes the United
States Department OF State from Canton,
China, that two large British steamers have
left that country with general line OF Chi
nrse and japanese productions for New York
The vessels 20 by the Suez canal route and
took their CarwOcs at the extremely low rate
of &c per ton OF 40 cubic feet. At this rate
the products of Eastern Asia can be delivered
in New York at less cost for transportation
than is required for conveying freight across
any one of the largest States, and for about
onc-fourth of the price paid from New York
or any American Atlantic port to Asia, by
overland rail road to American ports on the
Pacific and by the several steamship lines to
Japan and China.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12

This Company will reserves the right to
make changes in the tine OF departure and
arrival of its steamers without notice and
it will not be responsible for any conse-
quencos arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the Landings to
receive their Freight; this Company will
not hold itself responsible for freight after
it has been landed.
Live Stock only at owners risk.
This Company will not be responsible
for Money or Valdables of passengers
unless placed in the care Of Pursers.
Passengers are requested to purchase
tickets before embarking. Those failing to
do so will be subject to an additional
charge OF twenty-five per cent
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12

Mrs. Geo. e. Boardman will
hold her annual Chr,stm sale at
her residence. Kopiolnni and XII
nau streets, beginning Thurs
day, Dee. 5 Fancy articles of
all descr,ptions now ready for in
spection.
G. r. Harrison, practical piano
and organ ma ker and tuner, Cal
furnish best factory references
Ordres left at Hawaiian News Co.
will receive prompt attention. All
work guaranteed to be the same
ss done in factory.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
PASSENGERS DEPARTED

For Kauai per stmr James Makee--Miss
Fergus and on deck.
For San Francisco, per steamship Alameda
w X Harrington, Miss Crane, Peter High,
Prof Hosmcr, Mrs NJ A Harris, Mrs + Ham
mer, G T Smith, J W Hunter, } + Leach.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12

OS S Australia, Houdlettc, for San Fran
cisco, Monday, Dec 10.
Stmr Kilauca Hou, Weir, for Hilo and
Hamakua way ports, Friday, Dec IL, at 4
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

From the Colonies, per steamship Alameda
Hon w o smith, Hon \ Wilcox, Mr. and
Mrs Cowan, Mrs Montague Turner and maid,
DR. Brown, Mr. Dredgc, Mrs Won Tempsky
and 40 in transit.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12

TO ALL WHO USE PAINT:
c. ifromCh
the
Preserv Paint
On
Walton,
Islands, "
eserving Paint
I. G. tho ,
trader
publ o tern O 'ne NE
Intau
paint but which positively injurious applied s
of Fraud.
which only
Infringement
We also hereby all against article nde,
subjecing
damages accordance with the Hawaiian
L. G. ABLES,
u,,. o ~ ions Ii. p WALTON.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
ARRIVALS.

Schr Ka Moi, Sam, from Hawaii.
OSS Alameda, Won Oterndorp, from the
Colonies.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
DEPARTURES
PROTECTED DEPARTURES.

OSS Alameda, Von Oierndorp, for San
Erlnri.Cn.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
Vessel, IL PORT.

NAVAL VESSELS.
UsS Bennington, Pgman, Mare Island
MERCHANTMEN.
Coasters not included in this list.)
OSS Australia, lIOudlclte, s Z.
Am bk Martha ID wis san Francisco.
Ger biz II Hackicld. Barber, n Y.
Am sch Robert Levers. Goodman, PCT Sound,
Am Bk Ami, johnson, ) i CIilO)
Me biz Don Adu,lo Larsen, Newcastle.
Am biz MOhic0u, Brown, CalaO.
Am brgt W q Irwin, Williams, $ f.
Am schr Aloha. Dabcl, IF.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
Stmr. CLAUDINE,
CAMERON, Commander,

Will leave Honolulu Tuesday at 5 P. NJ,
touching at Kahului, Hama, Hamoa and
Kipahulu, Maui. returning arrives at
Honolulu Sunday mornings.
Will call at Nuu, Kaupo, on second trip
Of each month.
k~No Freight will be received after
P. NJ. on day of sailing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-12
Now YearRaces 80.
N
kApIOLAM! = PARK
-OS--------
January 4 1885,

lSt-BlcrcLE RACE; L o Hall Trophy. Free
for all.
2d-BICYCLE RACE; One.half mile Juvenile.
open 10 all ronwiuners under l6
years.
3d-BICYcLE RACE; Prize not decided. Ar
raugeuent to be made later.
4th"RUNNING RACE; Prize 800 Purse.
One.half mile and repeat. Weight
for age.
jth-TRoTTING RACE; Prize 800 Purse. 3
minnie class; mile heats, best in 3.
For Hawaiian bred horses.
6th-TR"TTING RACE; Prize 500 Purse.
2;4O class | mile heats, best , in 3.
Free for all
7th--ONE NILE NovELTY RUNNING RACE;
Prize 800. Free for all. First horse
reaching the quarter to receive S25
First horse reaching the half to re.
ceive S25. First horse reaching the
three-quarter 10 receive sos. First
horse reaching home 10 receive S25.
This race will be of special interest AS it
will allow admittance of both long and short
distance runners.
races to be ten (lO) per cent of the amount
of the purses.
All trotting and pacing races are TO be
governed by the Hawaiian Jockey Club
rules. Entries to close on December 10Th.
E~- For further information address
CHARLES DAVID,
p. o. Box AT, Manager.