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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25
Dr.. Caleb Strong Whitman.

| LIZ. OaieD StrCng h1tman OF Gardiner
died in that city, Saturday, at 9. 20 o'clocl
A. NJ, at his residence On Brunswick
avenue, OF congestion of the lungs, .afte
an illness of a few days. Notwithstand
ing his advanced years, he was a man O
generally good health, and his sickness al
first was not regarded as of seriou,
character, but he gradually became worse
and, in few hours, passed peacefully
away. He was in the full possession Of
his faculties until the end came, anf
recognized the different members Of his
| household.
The deceased was born in Boston, April
! l2, 1906. His ancestors We're among the
earliest settlers in Massachusetts who
emigratcd from England. His father was
Judge Benjamin Whitman of Boston, an
able lawyer, and who became distinguished
in his profession. He also was prominent
in political life and for 13 consecutive
years represented Boston in the state
Legislature.
DR.. Whitman graduated at Harvard
college in 1881. For several years he
practiced medicine in South Boston. In
1913 he abandoned his profession and re
moved to Gardiner, where he had since
resided, living a retired life with his
family.
In politics he was a jealous member of
the Wing party and when that party died
he became a stalwart Republican. He
was delegate from Boston to the ma
tional convention that nominated Henry
Clay for the Presidency.
He was man of unusual originality of
thought, of decided ability and thoroughly
independent in his views. He naturally
possessed scientific mind and devoted
much attention to mincralogy and meteo-
rology. His cabinet of minerals cost him
several thousand dollars and numbers over
10, 900 distinct specimens from all parts of
the world; and many of them are so rare,
thai they cannot be duplicated. 1t is
probably the finest and most valuable pri-
vate collection of minerals in this country.
For over 80 years he kept Il daily record
of the weather.
He was a very generous man and his
private charities were numerous He was
man of the strictest integrity of charac-
ter and with Pope, regarded an honest
III Of Nafl
He was fine Shakespearean scholar
and was perfectly familiar with the great
playwright's tragedies, from which he
often quoted in his conversation. He pos
sessed relic from ShaISespeare's grave
among his collection of curios.
He was the Oldest living member at the
time of his death, of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company of Boston,
of which association his uncle Iachariah
wrote the first history.
In his religious belief he was Congre-
ii ,nalist, and was member of that
church in Gardirer.
He was three times married, and is sur
vive1 by his wife, n son and daughter.
His son, who is by his first wife, is the
well known journalist, W. Il. S. Whit
man, (Toby Candor).
The funeral of Dr. Whitman will take
place at his late residence in Gardiner, this
| afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25

t;aptain Clark, who is connected with
1.-The Still Alarm CO., called at the
Journal Office, last evening, and stated
that he saved the life of man by the
name of George lakewood, Sunday noon,
Lakewood having broken through the ice
opposite the steamboat wharf, while cross
inc from the East side. The captain also
exhibited several badges presented him
for saving lives and stated that the num-
her now reaches 655. The Journal was
unable to find anyone else that knew OF
the alleged thrilling and narrow escape
from death as related by the captain, and
give it as above for what it is worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25

A young French boy about years OF
AGE boarded Jewett' train, Saturday after
noon, and when between this city and
Hallowell was found occupying seat
with the composure of a regular traveller.
The little chap had strolled away from
home and has done this same thing be-
fore. He was put off at Hallowell and
brought back to the city on the 8. 40 train.
Not being able to speak English, his name
could not be ascertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25

The spring time table on the Maine
Central will go into effect March % The
only important change is that the $50
p. NJ. over the Mountain division will
connect for Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25

c. A. Leighton of Thomasfon' was IN
the city, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
March Term, Hon. A. P. wiswcIl. Pre-,
siding.

Sheriff, f. f. Norton,
Clerk, w 5. Choate,
c. O. Barrows, Stcnographer.
Saturday, March ga.
The judge today was occupied with
matters before the court and the oxamina-
ton of Clinton C. Stevens OF Readileld, a
candidate for admission to the bar. Mr..
Stevens studied with Hon. Il. O. Beant
of Readfeld, and passed a very creditable
examination. He was admitted at the
close of his examination and will open an
office in Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25

Friday, Mr.. Fossctt of Gen. Harris staff
of assistants picked the first dandelion
blossoms of the season from the grounds
in the rear of the State House. Heat from
the underground boiler house may be pre-
sumed to have something to do with the
early appearance of these blooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25

Manning 5. Campbell, treasurer of the
Maine Insane hospital, said the other day,
while talking with n Journal man, that
work will begin the first of April on the
new barn that will be built upon the
hospital farm The structure will be
40x200. This building has been needed
as the crops raised upon the farm have
very largely increased during the past few
wears. The stock has also been largely
increased. In answer to question Mr..
Campbell said that he believes that the
hay crop the coming summer will be large
ms the ground during the winter has been
we'll protected by snow and the grass roots
have not been frost bitten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25

The Y's will meet with Mrs. c. d..
Cunningham, "a Sewall street, this even
ing. Important business will come be-
fore the meeting and full attendance is
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-25
Canadian Horses.

CUMMINGS g. PRESCOTT will keep con,
stautly on hand, for sale or eScbange, 2 goou
assortment OF heavy draft. road and business
hoysesI nj Spencer's Stable, Augusta, Ne.
mar25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
A Cheerful View.

The following story is told of CORE.
spondent who has recently returned from
a trip to tho far west of the United States.
Two men who had been sitting together
in the scat near the door of q railway car
became engaged in an animated contro-
vcrsy. and their loud voices attracted the
attention of all the other passengers.
Suddenly one of them rose and said:
Ladies' and gentlemen, l appeal TO you
to decide disputed point. My friend in
ssts that not more than three persons out
of five believe they have souls take n
more cheerful view of humanity than that.
Will all of you who believe you have souls
raise your right hands?''
Every hand in the car went up.
"Thank you," he said, with a smile.
"Keep them up just moment. Now,
will all of you who believe in hereafter
please raise your left hand alsoY''
Every hand in tho car went up.
HThank you again, he said. "Now,
while all of you have your hands raised, :"
he continued, drawing pair of revolvers
and lovcling them, ''my friend here will
so down tho aisle and relieve you of what
ever valuables you may happen to have.
Lively now, Jim. Pearson Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

II am sure, y says correspondent, "you
will enjoy this story Of a dogs intclli-
gence, which has the merit of being abso-
lutcly true. Schneider was large, full
bloodcd, handsome setter. He was very
fond of being with the boys, and ono day
they took him when they were going bath
ing. They bathcd in pond which was
crossed by a railroad bridge carrying one
track. While the boys bathed Schneider
sat on the track and watched them Sud
denly, to the horror of the boys, train
appeared. There was no time for the dog
to get off the bridge and it was too high
for him to jump. The boys turned away
to avoid the sight Of the dogs death, and
after the train had passed looked about
with shudder mt what they expected to
behold. To their amazcment, tho dog
trotted off the bridge entirely unhurt.
The engineer Of the train explained after
ward how the dog had escaped As the
train approached Schneider evidently saw
that his situation was desperate and quick
ly thought out his only way Of safety. He
stepped over the rail to the projecting ends
of the slecpers, laid himself down as fiat
as he possibly could and let the train pass
over him. The engineer saw it all, and as
tho train passed he looked back and saw
that the lowest step just grazcd the dogs
back. Could human being have reasoned
more correctly and acted more quickly
than the dogY-Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
Waldo.
MONTVLILE.

Mrs. Gilbert Mason died. Sept. 20 She
was an aged and respected lady and will
he missed by her many friends Geo
Lowell, Will Haskell, c. f. Plummer
Jas. Bartlett and Frank Bridge, attended
the Windsor fair, last week Will Haskell
has new horse, which he purchased of
Chas. Achorn Of Cooper Mills.-Mrs
Ann, wife of the late Edmund Clement,
died at her home. Thursday morning,
Sept ~, aged SO years. Funeral services
We're held at the North church, Rev. T.
K. Pentecost officiating Sam Clapp of
Appleton, stopped In town over night,
Friday, on his way to Freedom to attend
ne fair H. 6. Robinson was in town,
Friday. Bert Berry aud Mark Bartlett
came home from Castine, to attend the
races at the Montville track, returning the
following Monday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
The illuminate Of Mercury.

A popularity of illuminate Of mercury
is that it produces n shock to which all
other substances are sensitive, and its su-
prcme value as an explosive rests in this
fact and in the known liability of all eX-
pIosives to be dctonatcd by more or less
distant explosions. There is current of
sympathetic influence in these terrible
chemical compositions that is as strange
rs it is dangerous.
What is required to produce explosion is
the rapid generation of gre;A heat along
with large quantities of oxygen. In gun
powder, for instance, the nitrate of potash
-saltpeter-which is the chief ingredient,
is practically imprisoned oxygen, and when
it is decomposcd along with charcoal an
immense heat is developed, which causes
the gases to expand suddenly; hence ex-
plosion. ALI the Year Round.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
STATE NEWS.
Aroostook.
MASARDIS.

MASARDlS.
There is considerable sickness At this
time Mrs. Ella, Mrs. Lillian Howard
and Miss Maud Fraser are all on the sick
list-Miss Eda Cooling has gone to Ban
gor for the winter.-T. W. Willis of Lewis
ton is experimenting the building of the
station buildings for the b & A.-w
A. Vinal has purchased the grist and
shingle mill of j. H. Walker-Mrs. f.
II. Knowlen has returned home from
Presque Isle where she has been for the
past month.
CARIBOU.
A new dynamo of 500 light capacity
has been added to our electric light ser
vice. telephone extension has
reached Washburn, connecting that town
with the other ,owDs of the county. A
line will soon be constructed from Ash
land to Masardis. Little & Page, con-
tractors, are building fine new resi-
dence on Main street for Sin l.. White.
Hon. $. W. Matthews Of Augusta. who
has been guest of N. BARTLETT, r.turped
home with the board Of trade.-Mrs. w
Z. Spanlding, president OF the Aroos-
took county w. g. T. u. attended the w
Z. L. y. State convention at Houltop. =
Rev. and Mis-. Stanford Mitchell attended
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
Why Not You7

When thousands Of people are taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla to overcome the weak
ness and languor which are SO common at
this season why are you not doing the
same9 When you know that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has power to cure rheumatism,
dyspepsia and all diseases caused by i'm
pure blood, why do you continue to suf-
fer? Hoods cures others, why not yous
Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient? csc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
UP WITH THE TIMES.

The journal readers will not need to be
reminded Of the radical improvement;
that have been made In this paper in the
less than eight years that it has beer
under the present management. 1t wa
then the smallest morning daily in Maine
Today 1t Is one Of the largest. 1t has
been three times enlarged in the past
seven years, and il now publishing foul
times the volume Of matter that it die
when the present proprictors took posses
sion of 1t. During that period the
mechanical part Of the plant has been
wholly changed. The latest and most
modern machinery has been added regard
less Of expense. The editorial force has
been more than doubled. Today the
number OF correspondents is more than
five times as large, and more than five
times as much il paid for special tele-
grapbic matter-as 1t was seven years
spo. In a word, our policy has been to
march with the procession, instead Of be
hind it. We have sought, in every way
possible to improve both the scope and
the efficiency Of our service. Today we
announce to our readers the establishment
Of illustrating department. We have
thoroughly equipped this with the most
modern machinery for making newspaper
cuts, and have placed 1t in charge of Mr..
Ben Shaw of Gardiner, an artist already
we'll known to the people of Kennebec.
1t will, OF course, take few days to get
this new department thoroughly under
way but, hereafter, we purpose to illus
tratc important articles by cuts made In
our own establishment that will, We
think, compare very favorably with the
general run of newspaper illustrations.
We have felt that the value of the paper
would be greatly enhanced by this depart
ure Mr. Shaw is also all experienced
reporter, which will enable the journal to
assign him to special duty in any part of
the State, where events of moro than or
dinary interest afford fields for newspaper
activity.
Our readers may rest assured that we
shall advance In practical news
paper work as soon as we become con
vinced that 1t Is In the line Of progress.
In word we shall endeavor, first and
last, to keep the journal fully breast of
the times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

the ". C. T. Z. convention at HoultoD,
furnishing attractive music. Key Mr.
Chase of Houlton. occupied Mr.. Nit
chell's pulpit on sunday.-Mr and Mrs.
A. P. Burleigh of Boston, were In town
last waak Rev. A. C. Thompson has
resigned the pastorate of the Free Will
Baptist church. 1t is SAID that his re-
signation will not be accepted. The in
crsasing business at the Vaughan house
makes an addition to the house neces-
sarv. A wing containing 20 sleeping
APARTMENTS will soon be added.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

A rich vein of gold has been discovered
In South Dakota. Break the news gently
to the silver spouters. Such shocks are
likely to produce paralysis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

Peary's expedition does not appear to
have been In vain for he has discovered
that quarreling and scolding are things
practically unknown among the Esqui-
maux; that their perccptive powers have
been developed to the highest possible de-
gree; also that they have taken advantage
Of everything whereby their hard lot could
be ameliorated. In view of these facts it
seems pity that Peary did not bring
back some of those Esquimaux, to serve
us In the capacity of civilizing mission
aries. Mr.. Peary also found that the
party kept healthy and oontented by pro
viding themselves with constant employ
ment. Assuredly the Peary expedition
instead Of being a failure appears to have
been the most profitable of any that has
ventured upon Arctic exploration in the
last quarter of century
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

England's reputation for protecting her
countrymen is again brought forcibly to
mind by her demand upon China to de
grade the viceroy of Szc-Chucn who was
regarded as responsible for the attack
upon the missionaries. This demand she
backed up with her war vessels and China
yielded ut the muzzle of British cannon.
must feel like swearing allegiance to the
British government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

week. Although Mrs. Rhodes is 81 years
of age and has lived in Harmony for
years this is her first visit to Guilford.
In fact it is the first time she ever saw
a place the size of Guilford, and of course,
she has seen many interesting things.
She had never before seen train Of cars,
concrete sidewalk or electric lights.
The Woolen mill was also a novel sight to
her Undoubtedly it has been one of the
most enjoyable weeks of her long life
The Western Piscataquis Sunday school
festival was held with the G1ilford Cen
ter Sunday school, Saturday, Sept. 2S.
The schools were well represented and a
fine entertainment was presented consist
ing of music, reading and recitations.
The day was thoroughly enjoyed by ALL
The entertainment given by the Kinder
garten Association, last week was a very
successful affair in every particular. The
money received will be used to defray the
expenses of the school. Landlord Turner
appearance of his buildings with fresh
coat of paint.-Oliver Mansell one Of
Greenville's enterprising lumbermen, was
in town. Saturday.-M. V. b. Marsh and
wife of Skowhegan, are in town visiting
their son, Dr. K. H. Marsh.-Mr. and
Mrs. Milton S. Abbott of Dexter were in
town, Sunday, and attended services at
the Univers alist church. John Sanborn
who has been in New York and New Jer
sey selling hand force pumps and sprink-
icrs arrived home last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

Culberson of Texas thinks he should
allow the prize fight to take place. These
reports should be substantiated before
Mrs. Culberson is commended to the
oastigation of the woman suffragists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

The Boothbay sardine Gamers say they
are encouraged by the strike at Lubec and
Passport, as the price Is slowly rising and
they are putting up better stock and in
better shape.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

Russia is buying her railroad locomo-
tives of an American firm. Perhaps
Russia docsn t like to rely upon England
In getting up steam for her Siberian
raiIroad
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

Our minister to China may continue to
take 1t easy" the great ex-foot bali player
of Yale, Gill, is going as missionary to
China
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

In Portland there is on exhibition
live lobster that is bright red in color.
This ought to be warning TO any green
thing bent upon painting Portland red.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

No notice Whatever will be taken Of nm
signed communications.
TIE JoURsAL CANNOT BE HELD RIsPoEsrBLE
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all Communications relating to sub
scriptions and Advertisements to BukLzIsH d
PIyHr, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

Containing among its Ingredients the purest
OF medicinal French brandy and the hest of
cheap, worthless, and often dangerous ginpers
urged as substitutes. Ask for SANFORD'S
GINGER and look for owl trade mark on the
wrapper. Sold everywhere. POTTER DRuG AND
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
Somerset.
WEST MADISON.

W. W. Salley has been visiting his sis
ter.-Therc will be a @ wishbone sociable
at the town house, Friday night. s
Pierce and family spent few days last
week with his mother, Mrs Sarah Man
ter.-Revival meetings will beheld at the
town house, this week.-A cattle show
and fair will be held at Madison, October
and 8.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
MAINE GOSSIP.
China.

The first Bath factory shoe is reality.
state Agent Perry of the S. P. c. A.
nnds that interest in pulling oxen at the
fairs Is on the wane and thinks the next
Legislature Will forbid 1t.
And now the Bath police advertise for
house girl But this one mysteriously
diaappeared last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
Business Cards.
. JOHNSON, M. D.

Physician & Surgeon.
ONCE 2Ss Water st., Aliens Building over
Nason's Clothing Store.
Hours 10 to II A. M, i 30 to and to sP, NJ.
Sunday, Q to 10 A. M. and to Bpm.
Residence, 10 Elm street.
mAyldtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

Most grateful and comforting of
warming stomachics, it quench-
es thirst, warns and strength
ems weak stomachs, promotes
digestion, prevents chills, de-
stroys disease germs in water
drunk, eradicates craving for
stimulants, and protects the sys-
tenn from malarial and epidemic
influences.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

A Monmouth capitalist, who believes in
home investments, is said to contemplate
opening a summer hotel and erecting cot
tages on the shore of the lake another sea
SON.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
Kennebec.
LITCHFIELD CORNER.

Mr.. Huntington, who moved here few
months ago from Canton, and opened
business in the blacksmith shop, has
moved back to Canton.-Rev. Chas
Smith of Medford Mass, preached at the
Congregational house Sunday. He is the
guest of Mrs. Dyra Smith.-Tho annual
installation of the officers of Morning Star
Lodge, +. & A. NJ took place at Masonic
hail. Tuesday evening The installing
officer was Past District Deputy W. l.
Landers of Gardiner. Music was fur
nished by the Eolian quartet of Lew
iston. Mr.. bennett, also of Lewiston,
gave some amusing recitations. The hall
was filled. A fine supper was served as
usual. James Richmond, after
visiting the Congregational conference al
Westbrook, proceeded to Danvers, Mass,
where he will remain a week or two
Mrs. Myra Smith also attended the confer
cnce-Chas. Campbell has sold out his
store in Richmond to his late partner and
is moving to this place.
LITCHFIELD PLAINS
Mr. and Mrs Llewellyn Blanchard and
Mr.. and Mrs G. Roberts .Jr., are the dele
gates chosen to represent the Plains church
at the Bowdoin conference of Free Bap-
tist churches which Will be held with the
Bowdoinham ridge church Oct. 16 and L.
Mrs. Charles r. Whitten of Augusta,
Is the guest of Hon. and Mrs. O. Smith -
George Sanford of Farmingdao and Miss
Costilla f. Rogers of this place, were
united in marriage, Saturday evening, by
Rev. John +. Hartman the
guests at the Plains church, Sunday.
were Mrs Whitten of Augusta, and Miss
Flora Berry of Milwaukee, Ws-The
ladies of the church circle are preparing
to furnish fine dinner as usual on the
day of the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

a Bath ship joiner lost toe the other
day by standing over an augur hole when
the augur came through from below. One
needn be superstitious to regard his a
a bad augury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02
Penobscot.
= INA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Prescott of Boston.
Mass, are visiting at S. p. Dennetts.
Mr.. PRESCOTT is chief engineer of the fire
department of West Roxbury, Mass, and
is taking his yearly vacation. Farmers
are very busy harvesting The crops
with the exception of hay, are more than
the average. Corn has done finely. Mr..
Sanborn planted an acre and will harvest
75 bushels of orn.-There have been
some heavy forest fires all round here, but
as town it has been very fortunate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-10-02

MISS ELINORE COOPER BARTLETT,
former pupil Of Marcbesi OF Paris, and Ogeni
OF Dresden, will take during the Autumn ana
Winter, q limited number Of pupils In voice
culture. Address.care Of Kate Vannah, ,Gnroi'
ner, Maine. septlSdlm