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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
FoundSn n Log Jam !.

Portland, Me, May 12-The body of Henry Britton of Raymond was to-day found under small jam of logs in the river in that town. Brltton disappeared some weeks ago and parties have been searching for him, It Is thought he accidentally fell into the river and, was drowned
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To Develop Commercial Relations.

Rome, May 12.-The government has appointed Signor Salimbergo, an ex- member of the chamber of deputies, to visit Montreal on a special mission, having for his object the development of commercial relations between Italy and Canada.
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AN UAF0RTUNATE COW.
Stepped on a Live Electric Wire

Hartford, May 12l-A COW belonging to Truman Cowles.a farmer living on South street, stepped on a live electric light wire early this morning and re- ceived a shock of 800 volts. The cow was so badly injured that it had to be killed this afternoon by agents of the Humane society.
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chicago the National Headquarters.

Cincinnati May 12.-The national convention of machinists yesterday elected an executive committee, includ- ing Robert Ashe, Somerset Mass. Chi cago was selected as national head quarters. Kansas City was chosen for the next convention two years hence
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
To Fine All Importers.

Berlin, May 12.-Dr. Mique1, Prussian minister of finance. has ordered the customs authorities to fine all importers of American lard who falsely declared that their imports are intended to be used in the manufacture of sausages, thus attempting to save the duty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
Four Men Drowned.

|ortsmouth, O., May 12.-Last night A. Elliott. Sol. Weaver and Richard Henry Rainer were crossing the To river in skiff pulled by two rs. When near the Kentucky side
 boat was upset and the four men re drowned. The boys escaped,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
Anti-socialistio Bin Considered.

Berlin, May 12,-The emperor to-day gave an audience to Chancellor von Ho- henlohe and Herr von Koeller, Prus- sian minister of the interior. Later his received pr. Miquel, Prussian minister of finance. It is understood that the emperor and his ministers con- ferred on the defeat of the anti-socialist BNiI1
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
Mav he nrndn Rresilent.

Chicago, May 12.-A Topeka special sayss A local paper prints the story from what it calls authentic sources that A. A. Robinson is to be called from the Mexican Central railroad and made president of the Santa F'e road.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
Hnrrnrd. ,oa. IS, Ynle. .aa. s.

Cambridge Mass, May 12-The Har- ward junior nine defeated the Yale jun iors yesterday afternoon 15 to 8. liar yard had an easy victory. The score:
 Harvard '964 4 0 2 0 0 0--15 Yale '96....0 1 o o 1 0 G. 8
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seoretarv Gresham Imnrnres-

Washington, May 12.-The condition of Secretary Gresham showed marked improvement to-day and a material in- crease of appetite, although the secre- tary is not yet able to sit up.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
Nerotiations Are Progressing.

London yNday12.-The Post will to-nor- row publish dispatch from St. Peters- burg, stating that the negotiations with Japan are proceeding in the most friendly mannerz
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-13
Now Going Westward.

Santiago de Cuba, May 12-Captain General Martinez de Campos left last evening, going eastward. It is believed he intends to visit Manzanillo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23
TIE CASTOR OIL PLANT.
In India 1t Serves n Score of Purposes,
but Not Medicinal.

The castor oil plant, from the brown
seeds of which this useful oil is extracted,
is among the tropical plants that grow
readily here during the summer, and its
deep metallic green, much pinated leaves,
make it an ornamental plant.
The writer, in walking by the arsenal in
Central park with u friend who has spent
several years in India, was surprised to
hear what IA really useful plant it is
"The plant" said the friend, land
many of its virtues have been known in
India for centuries, but it is fact never
theless that the first of this oil was oX-
ported to Europe from the West Indies
near the end of the eighteenth century. In
India the oil is much used as an illumf
nant. If tho oil has been cold drawn and
has been carefully and properly separated,
there is none better. Another thing in its
favor is that, owing to its slow combus-
ton, saving of one-quarter to one-half is
made by using it, as compared with other
oils. 1t makes an excellent lubricant and
is much used in the dressing of tanned
hides and skins. The natives use 1t large
ly for preserving their water buckets, and
without it tho 'beeste wallah, or water
carrier, would have to renew his leather
bag or bucket in which he carries the wa
ter around much oftener than he does now
"Thc 'syce, or groom, uses it to keep
tho 'sahib's' harness in good order, and a
valuable attribute of the oil is, specially in
such climate as India, that it repels rats
and vcrmin. In Assam the plant is widely
cultivated as a food for the silkworm. The
stalks, which give an excellent pulp, are
used for matching purposes. The oilcake
is largely consumed as fuel and Is also
used as manure. In Japur the palace,
public offices and streets are lighted with
gas made from cheap variety of castor
OIL grown for the purpose. The natives
use tho leaves as fodder fer their cattle,
declaring that 1t increases the yield of
milk. One thing they have not succeeded
yet in doing in India, and that Is to produce
a marketable medicinal oil This is chiefly
made in France Belgium and England,
from the imported seeds, Bombay doing a
large export trade in this industry. New
York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

There cannot possibly be whittier city
than Cadiz. unless it be built of snow. The
best way to approach the port is to take a
trip on one of the small steamers which
ply between the ports of Marocco and
Spain AS you near the coast you see in
front Of you white mass which appears to
be floating upon the water, just as you are.
The first thought of n foreigner is that he
Is in sight of an iceberg. The white mass,
glittering in the sun and rendered more
dazzling by the blue sea and sky, looks ex-
actly like monster ice mountain partly
melted, so that outlines of castles and hill
appear upon it, but only for a second does
the illusion last, for you know there ere
no icebergs IN that part, and you are quick
ly informed that you are looking at Cadiz
No other town in the world presents such
LIagic appearance.
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BLANKET COVER

times very elegant, being often made Of
the richest of plushes, reps or brocadcs.
Simpler spreads are Of white figured dam
ask, or of beautiful blankets, woven In
floral or conventionalizcd designs In two
colors, as pink and white, blue and gray.
These delicate blankets are protected by
white linen covers which line one side
completely and are turned over upon tho
upper side for six inches, W here they are fas-
tened in place BY small buttons. A wide
border Of lace, usually crocheted In de-
sign Of deep points, edges the linen and Is
caught down with Invisible stitches, thus
making very pretty and attractive cover
The decoration Of the pillowslips do
serves especial mention. They are usually
beautifully embroidered with large CEN
trail monogram, while the edges are
wrought In scallops In closely stuffed but
tonhole stitch. Two and half inches
from the edge Of this scallop the pillow
case Is stitched with two or three rows of
fine stitching, and when stif1ly starched
these pillows present very handsome ap-
pearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

Women know the influence of beauty
on men; men rarely admire a beautiful
invalid, but they do admire woman in
whom is blended good features and per-
feet health.
There is no secret about a woman's
beauty; it all lies in the care she devotes
to herself, to removing from her system
all poisonous impurities, and keeping at
bay those fearful female diseases.
The flashing eye, elastic step, and bril-
liant complexion are never companions
OF a womb trouble; only the distressed
expression and aches, pains, blues. faint
ness, dizziness, bearing-down feeling,
etc, keep it company.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound removes female troubles promptly,
and cleanses, invigorates, and conse-
quently beauties, the form of woman.
Women, the world over, pay homage to
1t, and praise its discoyerer. Your drug
gist sells more of it than all other female
medicines.
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trations are fullpage, and they exhibi
Mr. Abbey's work at its best. Poultney
Bigelows interesting history of 1.-THE
German Struggle for Liberty" is contin
ued in this number. Frederic Remington
writes in his iniinitable style of the
Cracker Cowboys of Florida Six illus
trations by the author are given. One Of
the valuable papers given In this number
is Every day Scenes in China" by JUL
an Ralph. Twenty illustrations accom-
pany It, This number is strong in fiction.
In addition to the installments of the
serials there arc four excellent short
stories. (Harper & Brothers, New York. }
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ment on the subject. But four months
later, acting under instructions from
Washington, he presented the claim on
the ground that in the opinion of Presi.
dent Cleveland there was prima facie
claim for substantial indemnity" And
the letter of the minister found its way
at once into the newspapers.
Here we have an illustration of the
Cleveland foreign policy, Bully the little
powers; cringe to the large ones" Thank
God, the American people are not COW
ards, and the day Is not far distant wher
they will place the affairs of this country
in the hands of men who will see to Il
that American citizens are accorded JUS
treatment, abroad, as we'll as at home.
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AUGUST MAGAZINES.
MccIure's Magazine.

The first of Anthony Hopes new series
of Zenda stories forms one Of the many
interesting features In McClure's Maya
zine for August. The new Jungle story
by kipling will be received with pleasure
by the many admirers of this popular
author. Stanley J. Weyman and Brete
Harte also contribute short stories. Miss
Tarbell supplies very interesting account
of Bishop John Fl. Vincent and his work
in founding and developing the Chautau-
qua assembly. Cleveland Moffett writes
overwhelmingly Of circus life behind tn.
scenes. Is. S. Mcclure, 80 Lafayette
Place. New York;
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GERMAN BEDS.
An American Housewife Finds Both Beau
ty and Comfort In Their Makeup.


The pride and good sense bestowed by
the German housewife upon her beds and
bedding are subject of remark in Good
Housekeeping by n woman writer, who
says that after long residence among the
German upper middle Glasses she has never
slept in really poor bed.
In the first place. each adult occupies a
separate single bed, custom already
somewhat followed among our own trav-
eled countrymen. On these little bed
steads an excellent set of springs and a
hair mattress are placed. Should its occu-
pant desire to sleep with the head elevated
o padded wire frame the width Of the bed,
raised six inches at tho back and sloping
forward to the level of the mattress, Is
fastened, and over this the linen under
sheet is smoothly drawn and tucked. The
second sheet is then drawn over the first
After the upper sheet Is In place tho two
largo, soft pillows which belong to each
bed arc beaten, smOothed and laid fat
one at the head and the other at the foot,
while tho nightrobe, neatly folded and
sometimes placed in an embroidered case
of linen, is laid between them.
Over the pillows Is laid the feather COW
or, which is q tick little larger than the
bed made of stout cloth and containing
three pounds of fine goose feathers. 1t Is
covered by n large case of white linen but
toned securely lengthwise down one side
and changed weekly to insure cleanliness
This delightfully."- warm and light cover,
the greatest possible improvement over
our heavy blankets and chilly counter
panes, being carefully adjusted and per
fectly smoothcd, the bed proper is finished
and lacks only tho ornamental spread
which is added for day use.
In the selection of this spread the house
wife shows the excellence of her taste or
the length of her purse, as 1t Is some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

The friends Of the venerable Ainsworth
Spofford, the distinguished librarian OF
Congress, will not believe for moment
that there has been any dishonesty in the
conduct of his department. He has nc
doubt been largely overworked, and with
the demands upon his time during the
sessionof Congress 1t is not at all sur
prisinR II some of his duties have been
postponed 1t will be almost impossible
to replace him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23
Darwinisms In the Law.

Judge Oliver Wendell Holmes has a de-
cided tendency toward epigrams and hard
ly case passes by when he is in the equi-
ty session that he does not bring out a
new one. Recently, in rendering dcci-
sion, he said that the law was full of OAR
winisms, and that the line of distinction
between one case and another which was
apparently like it was so close that it was
often very hard to distinguish between
them, yet there was such o line, and the
bright lawyer was he who recognized such
distinction. -Boston Traveller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

The st. James Gazette Of London sees
q crisis approaching between the United
States and Great Britain over the Nicara-
qua canal question. 1t Is certainly to be
hoped that it may not arrive until after
the Cleveland administration has gone
ont of DOVER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

The New England League games have
Maine fair. In fact they appear to have
been considerably more of an attraction
than the horse trots.
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4aila xcnnebtt auurnal.
TERMS: S7.OO Per Year.

No notice whatever Will be taken Of nm
signed communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation or return Of rejected com
manifestations.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLzreH d
FLYHr, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
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Ex-Governor Campbell of Ohio, has
undertaken the task Of collecting together
enough Of the remains of the. Democratic
party In that state to form the basis for
coroner's inquest. ..-.
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Don't fail to do little something for
the poor children of Augusta by contri-
buting something to their outing fund.
The object 10 worthy one and merits
hearty support.
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The good people Of the sturdy old town
of Litchfeld have reason to feel proud of
the magnificent success of their centen-
NAL celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

Senator Frye's speech at Litchfleld, was
one of his best, and, it is needless to say,
added not little to the interest of the
occasion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

There is every reason to believe that the
Minnie r. Williams telegram from Provi-
depce, r. l., was hoax.
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Possibly George Won't Either.

She--I brought George to my feet last
night.
Her RIVAL always said that lace shoes
would never stay tied. syracuse Post.
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized 1848.
BANKING ROOMS 2ss WATER STREET.

TRUsTEEs-Wm. Badger, J. H. Mapley. L,
Z. Cornish. Lendall Titcomb, B. F. Parrott
Deposits received and placed on inte rest the
first day OF every month";
Interest paid or credited on account ON the
hrst Wednesday OF February and August.
deposits are exempt by law from all taxes,
ana accounts are strictly confidential.
Especial privileges Afforded to Executor.
administrators, Guardians, Trustees, married
apr2dn EDWIN @. DUDLEY, Treas.
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The New Enoland MAGAZINE.

The town of Machias, Maine. had a
remarkable history in the time OF the
Revolution. Miss NJ E. c. Smith, a
daughter of Machias, tells the proud story
of the old towns achievements in the
August number of the New England
Magazine, and her article, which is beau
t,fuIly illustrated, will be read with deep
interest. Hawthorne as an Interpreter
of New England is the subject OF an
article of unusual interest by Miss kash-
arine Hillard Edmund j. Carpenter
gives the complete history OF the Boston
Public Library from its foundation. The
article is finely illustrated. There is the
usual amount of excellent fiction in this
number, Including the opening chapters
of Miss Theodore a West End Story"
by Helen Leah Reed Warren f. KEEL
loRp. Park Square, Boston, Mass.)
The Engineering Magazine
for August contains the following excel
lent table of contents: THE Signs of
the Times, by Edward Atkinson; THE
Trolley in Competition with Railroads, -
"Uninhabitable Houses in City Slums, -
Improving the Delaware at Philadel-
phia, 4" is the Inventive Faculty a
MYTH" Illuminating Gas for Heating
Purposes, Robert Fulton and His
Steamboats,, james Runsey, Steamboat
Inventor, business Opportunities in
Columbia, " 1.-The Magnetic Separation of
Iron Ores" and Production up to the
Power Limit" (The Engineering Maya
zine Company, Times Building, New
York;
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leslie's Monthly.
Harper's.

The August number of Harper's Maya
zine opens with Mr.. Abbey's illustrations
for Shakcspeare's Midsummer Night s
Dream" in connection with the comment
of Andrew Lang Five of the nine illus
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Fannie-Why do people apply the name
of "she" to cityP
George don't know. Why is it9
Fannie-Because every city has It's out
skirts. London Tit-Bits.
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Shoes were not made rights and lefts"
earlier than 1472.
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Vitellius had very gross features. He Is
said to have weighed over $50 pounds.
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ESPECIAL TO OUR LADY KEAprRsl
No matter to what country she belongs,
or whether she be black or white, as a
woman she desires to look well.
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Business Cards.
. JOHNSON, M. D.

Physician & Surgeon.
ONCE 2Ss Water st., Aliens Building over
Nason's Clothing Store.
Hours 10 to II A. N. i 80 to and to sP. NJ,
Sunday, TO 10 A. NJ. and to3P.M
Residence, 1s Elm street.
mayldtf
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Hiram Hall at Point Thorndike, has IL
his possession the iron kettle used by his
great great-grandfathe Hall, the origi
nal settler of Matinicus, who was killed
there by Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

Lawn mowers have not been very much
in evidence in Aroostook, this season. on
account of the drought. The Pressure Isle
Star Herald says that lawns that usually
needed cutting twice a week have not re-
quired more than half a dozen mowings
during the present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-23

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pills, assist digestion, cure headache.
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Weak and Nervous

Describes the condition Of thousands Of
people at this season. They have no ap-
petite, cannot sleep, and complain of the
prostrating effect of warmer weather.
This condition may be remedied by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which creates an ap-
petite and tones up all the organs. 1t
gives good health by making the blood
pure
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Waldo.
MONTVILLE.

MONTVILLE.
Oliver Gilchrist returned to Haverhill.
Mass, Monday last. His old friends WERE
sorry to have him leave as he does not ex
pect to return again for long time. His
parents will soon follow him.-Mrs. Will
son Weir is very sick.-Cspt Larrabee of
Unity, was in town, STANDARDIZATION
Weir lost nice horse recently.
CENTER MONTvILLE.
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Bowler and f C.
Bowler of Palermo, were at O. C. Cush-
mans few days neutrality-suspicious.
Averill has returned to Boston.-Mrs. J.
V. Jackson and children, and Miss Annie
Basford of Pittsfield are at Mrs. Mary
Edmunds' Mr. and Mrs Alonzo Poland
and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ f. HERMAN attended
the spiritual campmeeting at Temple
Heights last week. Belle Edmunds. Nora
Warehouse and A. H. Bagley went tc
Temple Heights, Saturday, to remain owe,
Sunday. Miss Della Kane has been home
from Northport for brief visit.
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STATE NEWS.
Kennebec.
WINDSOR.

WINDSOR.
A reunion of the Hewitt family was
held recently at the pleasant home Of
Charles Hewitt, Windsor. The members
of the family began to gather at about 8
A. NJ, and by ~ o'clock fully 100 were
present. The following towns were rep
resented: Northport, Whitefeld, Liberty
Somerville, Albion, China, Belgrade,
Dexter, Readf1eld, Windsor Hope and
Augusta At noon picnic dinner was
enjoyed. The meeting in the afternoon,
was called to order by the president The
secretary being absent, M, Elmer Hewitt
of Somerville was chosen to fill the posi-
ton. The other officers elected WERE
presid ent, j. c. Hewitt; chairman of ex-
ecutive committee, Paulina Malcome. A
fine literary and musical programme was
then carried out as follows: Original
paper, J. c. Hewitt; recitations, Alberta
and Maude Hewitt harmonica solo,
Frank Eldridge; recitation, Harry Hewitt
instrumental music, Maude Pratte; reci
tations, George Meggs. Aubne Pierce,
Jennie Metcalf, Arthur Harrington, Frank
Wixon, Charlie Wixon, Charlie Metcalf ,
vocal music, Susie Eldridge; instrumental
music, Lizzie and Alice Moody; recita-
ton, Charlie Meggs; vocal music, Maudt
Pratte. Remarks We're made by Frank
Metcalf, William 0. Emery and Hiram
Hewitt. A hymn, 10 which all Joined,
closed the exercises.
NORTH PITTSTON.
Mrs. Mary Davenport of Auburn, il
spending a few days with her sister, Mrs
Frank McGugin.-The Whitefield nine
was defeated by nine from Kings Mills,
Saturday, by a score of % to II. The
game between Wh1tefield and Randolph
was postponed. AL Putnam of this town,
was accompanied on bis trip to George
town, by his sister Carrie and Miss
Mabel Stilphen and brother of East Pitts
ton.
NORTH MONMOUTH.
Geo Fl. Billings, the well known shovel
and hoe manufacturer, is in poor health
Mr.. Billings was one of Monmouth s lead
ing business men for 80 years Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Holmes of Willimantic, Ct,
are at the latter's old home for a few
weeks. Mrs Holmes who was Miss
Mary d. Ellis, is well known In social and
business circles. Mr. and Mrs Ethel
Jones of Augusta, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Robinson and J. l.. circuit
and wife. They attended the Litchfield
Centennial with many other Augusta
people.