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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

There is an element Of iInpartiality, II
not OF justice, connected with the dis
missal of the Indictments against New
Ycrk's besmirched police. So long az
some Of the ring leaders went clear il
seemed too bad to punish the sub
offenders. 1t is pretty clear now that the
majority Of the voters in New York City
expect her public servants to steal and
conpive at all kinds OF crime. so why
punish the poor policeman, who levied
Blackmail of the saloons, gambling dives,
bawdy houses and thugs and divided it
Loyalty with those above him in control!
Police Capt Stephenson, who was sent
to Sing Sing for receiving a basket OF
peaches from a man who unlawfully
occupied the sidewalk, should be imme-
diatcly pardoned, provided he will con-
tinue to make his residence in New York
City. 1t doesn't seem pharisaical for
other municipalities in this country to
render thanks that KY are not as New
York City is. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
Opinions to Be Needed.

"One war has already found US unprc
pared. And what that condition Of
things cost In blood and treasure and dis
astcr, those of us who went through the
struggle can well remember, and those
who have come upon the stage OF actor
since that period may learn from tht
history OF the times"
The above is taken from speech de
livered in the L. S.'Senate half century
ago by Geo, Lewis Cass. The day fol
lowing that address Daniel Webster said
There are two ways in either of which
a government may proceed-and when
have stated them | think it will be
obvious to every one which Is the wiser.
We may, il we choose, create alarm ant
apprehension. We may, if we are wiser
cause no unnecessary alarm but max.
quiet, thorough, Just, polite, statesman
like provision for the future"
Gen. Miles in an interview last Thurs
day said
There are today defending the United
States only three first-clnss high power
guns of large calibre mounted on pro
jec.ed defences, and there is not a city OF
either coast which could not be success
fully attacked by an enemy from the sea
There must always be /
combination of heavy guns, mortars
mines and torpedocs working together tt
make great commercial cities ON thu
coasts absolutely safe frcm an enemy
fleet"
These are statements from the highcs
authorities. 1t behoovcs the country t.
heed and make the most of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

You can make a good use of the pspef
bags which the baker and grocer leave at
your house. All those which are clean
should be neatly folded and kept for dish
papers, which are much to be preferred to
the doilies that have become so popular Tor
many purposes.
Every good cook drains potatoes, fritters
or other fried food, for it Is desirable TO
keep it from absorbing the fat in which IT
has been cooked. The use OF brown paper
in the kitchen is, therefore, probably Ia
miliar to you, but it will serve for al ordl-
nary occasions for the table.
Having smoothed out your bag, place
the cover of the dish in which it is to be
used upon it and mark the shape in pencil.
Cut the paper, double fold it, still double,
in half. then in quarters, and if the cover
be round in eighths. Most covers, how
ever are oval, inswhich case after the pa
per is folded in quarters one side should be
brought over so that all edges are togeth-
err. They should be CIT perfectly round
and even. Care must be taken noe 10 have
the corners sharp. Now scallop or cut the
edges in sharp points. The latter is easier
and is quite as effective. You can cut, II
you choose little pieces out of the center
fold. Then open your paper, and you
will have two neat and pretty pieces for
use. White paper which is not glazed, the
sort which is used by tea dealers, makes
beautiful dish papers.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Although in the first instance as sluggish q
tortoise, the kidneys become as lively as a
cricket when healthful impulse is given to
them with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, pro-
moter of activity in these organs which
counteracts tendency to their lethargy and
disease. 'naction of the kidneys, it should
be remembered, is the first stage OF those dan
gerous renal maladies against which the re-
sources OF medical science are too often ex
hausted in vain, Peril is forestalled by the
bitters, which averts Bright's disease, dia-
from weak bladder. Equally efficacious If
it in checking and eradicatiog malarial
bilious and nervous ailments, dyspepsia, con
stlpatlon and rheumatism. Appetite and sleep
its beneficent action. Either when health ID
slightly or seriously impaired. the value OF
TINS restorative and preventive medicine is
speedily made manifest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Recent events have wonderfully re-
freshed recollections of the an-Ameri-
can Congress held at Washington in 1899.
The policy Of strengthening the friend
ships and protecting as well as enhancing
the mutual interests of the nations now
occupying American soil was not only
deeply cherished by Mr.. Blaine but to
promote 1t he worked long and persist
emily. 1t was principally through his
efforts that the Pan American Congress
was called and it was Secretary Blaine
who welcomed the delegates and in that
address, abiding to the significance of
their meeting he added sit signifies much
to the people of all America today. 1t
may signify far more in the days to
come.
But there is one paragraph in that adj
dress which is especially memorable:
Speaking for the people Of the United
States, | bid you welcome TO every section
and to every state Of the Union. You
come in response to an invitation cx-
tended by the President on the special
authorization of Congress. Your presence
here Is no ordinary event. IT signifies
much to the people OF all America today.
1t may signify far more In the days to
come No conference of nations has ever
assembled to consider the welfare of terri
torlal possessions SO vast, and to contem-
plate the possibilities of a future so great
and so inspiring Those now sitting
within these walls are empowered to
speak for nations whose borders are on
both the great oceans, whose northern
limits are touched by the Arctic waters
for a thousand miles beyond the straits of
Behring; whose southern extension fur
nishes human habitations further below
the equator than is elsewhere possible on
the globe. The aggregate territorial ex-
tent of the nations here represented falls
but little short of twelve millions of
square miles; more than three times the
area of all Europe and but little less
than one fourth part Of the globe; while
in respect to the power of producing the
articles which are essential to human life
and those which minister to life's luxury,
they constitute even larger proportion of
the entire world. These great possessions
today have an aggregate population ap-
preaching one hundred and twenty mil
lions, but il peopled as densely as the
average of Europe, the total number
would exceed one thousand millions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

and the District of Colurhbia, to two
delegates. The delegates at large shall
be chosen by poHnlar state conventions,
called on not less than twenty days
published notice, and not less than thirty
days before the meeting of the national
convention.
The congressional district delegates
shall be chosen at conventions called by
the congressional committee of each such
district, in the same manner us the nom
nation of a representative in Congress is
made in said district, provided that in
any congressional district where there is
DO Republican congressional committee
the Republican state committee shall
appoint from the residents of such district
a committee for the purpose of calling a
district convention to elect district dele
gates. The territorial delegates shall be
chosen in the same manner as the nomin-
alton of delegate in Congress is made.
The delegates from the District of
Columbia shall be chosen at convention
to be called by the committee of three
provided for by the national committee,
at it's meeting in Washington city on
December 10, 1895, and such convention
shall be constituted of members elected in
district primaries to be held at such time
aud places, and presided oyer by such
judges of election as said c6Amittee of
three may appoint. e
In addition to the representation now
authorized by the rules of the national
convention for the terri tories Of Utah,
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona, the
committee advises each of said territories
to elect four delegates, and the admission
of such additional delegates to the con-
vention is recommended. An alternate
delegate for each delegate to the national
convention, to act in case of the absence
of the delegate, shall be elected in the
same manner and at the same time as the
delegate is elected.
All notices of contests must be filed
with the secretary of the national com.
mittee, in writing, accompanied by
printed statements Of the grounds of con-
test, which shall be made public. Prefer
ence in the order of hearing and determin-
ing contests will be given by the COM
mittee In accordance with the dates of
filing such notices and statements with
the secretary.
THOMAS H. CARTER, Chairman
JOSEPH.H. MANLEY, Secretary.
Washington, ID. c.. Dec. H. 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
Mrs. Lincoln's Care For Her Children.

Mrs. Abraham Lincoln was one of the
best mothers ever knew" said Mrs. Gen.
eral Mcconnell of Springfield. II have
often been at her home in the evening,
when the children were put to bed, for we
were less formal in those days than the
people are now, and she would hover over
them in the most delightful way. She
wanted to be sure they were comfortable.
In winter 1 have seen her pin down the
bcdclothes that in their tossing during
the night those boys would not become
uncovered and feel the cold.
II have read that when some eastern
politician came to Springfield to see Mr..
Lincoln, just after the election he found
the boys sitting on the fence posts, bare
footed and in untidy clothes. 1t is not
possible. Mrs. Lincoln's children always
looked well. She was an excellent needle
woman and made all her own clothes for
years, and all theirs. And there were no
children in Springfield or anywhere else,
who were better dressed. Her children
were not barefoot as late as q November
election. And they were not shabby OF
untidy at any time. "-Chicago Times.
Herald,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
To The Republican Electors Of the United
States.

In accordance with usage and the in
structions of the Republican national
convention of 1892 and by direction of
the national committee, a national con-
vention Of delegated representatives of the
Republican party will be held at the city
of St. Louis, in the state OF Missouri, on
Tuesday, the sixteenth day of June, 1885,
at IL o'clock noon, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for President and
Vice President Of the United States, to he
supported at the next national election,
and for the transaction of such other and
further business as may be brought before
it. The Republican electors in the several
states and territories. and voters without
regard to past political affiliations, who
believe in Republican principles and en-
dorse the Republican policy. are cordially
invited to unite under this call in the
formation Of a national ticket.
Each state will be entitled TO four dele
gates at large, and for each representative
in Congress at large. two delegates, and
each congressional district, each territory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
s..5svHqfL- GOSSIP:

Come again." was Bangor,s parting
word to the Maine pedagogue. 81
Notwithstanding the death of a young
man in Eastport the other day from
smoking cigarettes, the Eastport boys
continue to buy them and apparently have
no trouble in evading the cigarette law.
The Rockland Star rises to inquire
what is the cause for complaints that
| there is no longer money in the lime
| business.
Among the excellent addresses before
the pedagogical convention at Bangor,
last week, was one by Prof. Woodruff Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

OF course Secretary Carlisle doesn t
he wouldp So long as he can sell bonds
for gold, pay out the gold for greenbacks
and pay out grcenbscks to make good the
deficit In revenue he can tell Congress
that he has plenty of money on hand and
that there isn't any need of greater rev
enue He rather the country would run
in debt than to put an end to free trade
LEGISLATION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Congressman Smith of Michigan, find
ing that by remaining in Washington
over the holidays he would be Obliged to
break an engagement to speak at Grand
Rapids, delivered his speech into phono-
graph and sent the phonograph on TO the
meeting. Here is a suggestion for those
surcharged senators. Pass the necessary
legislation, then go to some secluded
spot and talk your twaddle into a phono-
graph, with "lcave to print
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

How long shall it be possible for gen
eral Of our army to say to Philadelphia
with commerce Of Si00, 600, 900 mot a
single modern gun stands between you
and the sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
The Latest on Columbus,

In recent public school examination
the pupils We're directed to write what
they knew about Columbus. One little
boy handed in the following:
christopher Columbus was born In
1892 In 17T6 he wandered off into. the
woods with Ratchet and was never hearf
Of again"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

tnat the panic In stocks knocked all our
patriotism, jipgoism or whatever they
choose to call it, into cooked hat. They
term the excitement over the President S
message an evanescent attack OF In
sanity. They think the Americans now
care mighty little what is done with Ven
ezuela and will not support the President
in his policy. These utterly erroneous
impressions they have got through their
newspaper correspondents In THIS
country, a fact that is anything but
credita BILE 10 the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

measure at this critical time, it wilEb be
because they think their party is already
in such disrcputc that whatever it may do
cannot expose 1t to greater contempt
throughout the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
Acted couraqeousIy..
(Somerset Reporter

Speaker Reed stood by his Maine col
leagues in the House, like the courageous
man be is,giying them the ehairmanships
60 which they were entitled and for which
they are admirably and conspicuonsly
qualified, against any pressure that could
be brought upon him to do otherwise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The maddcned mob, that trampled the
helpless under foot in the Baltimore
theatre, was as unnanageable and unin-
fluenced by reason as herd Of Texas
steers. 1t ought to he apparent by this
time that some adequate provision for
such catastrophe should be made. Had
there been stationed at each exit of that
theatre cool men with fire hose ready to
play upon frantic stampede the mo
ment it began many of the lives lost
would undoubtedly have been saved,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

1t is said Cleveland has selected two
ministers - England to serve on the
Venezuelan commission. But no one has
suggested that Bayard come home and
act in that capacity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The very men who fitted halo about
the head of Grover Cleveland now would
have us believe that he wrote his Vene-
zuelan message at the instigation of a
land syndicate. What is the opinion Of
such men worth, anyhow?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

There is one paragraph in Salisbury S
Venezuelan correspondence that anglo
philes have carefully let alone, They
have contended that the dispute is merely
over boundary line, that in no sense has
there been colonizing of American ter
ritory by Great Britain. As this para
graph from Salisbury effectively refutes
their statement, they are wise to avoid
mention of it. Others may like to read
1t, and here 1t is: If the concessions
which Great Britain has been willing to
make, from time to time, have diminish
ed. IL is because she is unwilling to sur
render to foreign rule control over sub
jects who have gradually coloni-ed tn,
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Wes the New York yacht club afraid 10
have the details of the hearing made
public! Dunraven said he had 10 wish
to have the hearing secret
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The fact that the Pacific coast is sup
plying the eastern market with fish
formerly caught here in large quantities,
is enough TO make the Atlantic fishermen
scratch their heads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The incalculable mischief unreliable
newspaper correspondents may do, Is shown
by the impression Englishmcn get OF this
country through the writings o. their
correspondents in the United States
Their present impression Of this country
sentiment on the ycnczuelan matter i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The Democrats needn't worry about
business being frightened because Of this
tariff agitation. 1t is when the agitation
is for lower duties that the alarm is ex-
cited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

For years England has posed as the
most powerful advocate Of international
arbitration. 1t now appears there lisa
marked difference between posing and
artfpn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The Democrats in Congress are per
fectly willing to run the country in debt
because they think a Republican Con
Rress will have to arrange the settlement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
Saily Eenatbfe 5cnrnal.
TERMS: $7.OO Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken Of M
eigned communications.
TEE JOURNAL cAHEoT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation return Of rejected COM
munications.
AddYess all communications relating TO sub
criptiops and Advertisements to BuxLsItH q
HLYx7. Publishers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The prospect of higher tariff makes
the English manufacturers squirm.
But they ought not TO expect their
present soft snap to last always.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The Cuban insurgents are acting as If
they didn't intend to be forgotten by the
United States and the world, generally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
acting.

The idea is gaining ground that it is
more important to know how people to
day understand the Monroe doctrine, than
to know how President Monroe under
atnosI ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Either washing soda or borax is said to
be better to use in the water for bathing
purposes than ammonia, which hardens
the skin and makes it crack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Star Herald: It's a little curious to
knowledge Ashland as being some forty
miles nearer the outside world than other
leading towns of North Aroostook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
The Strength Of the United States
IN. Y. SUM-

We commend to Lord Salisbury s atten-
ton, as well as to that of certain half
hearted persons, calling themselves
Americans, on this side of the water, some
significant facts, pertinent to the present
situation of affairs, which We're laid be-
fore the British. association for the ad-
yancement of science by distinguished
British stat istician, Mr.. Mulhall, as long
ago as 1888.
Mr. Mulhall compared the physical en-
ergy, reckoned on the basis of man power
horse power, and steam power, of the
principal nations and the result of his
comparisons was disastrous to British
pride. 1t showed that by far the most
powerful of all nations, both in the aggre-
gate and in each particular was the
United States of America. The working
power of this Union of free states was
shown to be equal to that of the two
greatest empires of Europe, Great Britain
and Germany, combined
Moreover, Mr. Mulhall's comparison
was based on the census Of 1880, and he
himself pointed out that the next census
would inevitably show, as it has done, a
yet more marvellous development of the
unfathomed physical energies of our
country. These are the things that count
when nations grapple. Turn this indus
trial giant into the path of war and there
is nothing on the planet that could stand
against him. The affected astonish1nent
of certain European newspapers that the
United States of America should dare to
beard Great Britain is puerile, in view of
the plain truth about the respective
power and resources of the two countries.
Europe needed an object lesson and is
getting one. Lord Salisbury is a member
of the British association. He cannot
possibly be ignorant of these primary
facts of political science
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30
The Pret.iest Blue on China.

Deep blue green is not green at all, but
the prettiest and most perfect shade CT
blue on the list, says Art interchange. 1t
is used for painting all blue flowers, and
when blue ground is desired it is gener-
ally used, because of the purity OF tone. 1t
fires well, either when applied IN thi1
wash or in full strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Senator Hill wants gold bonds. The
astute David Is not counting the tickle
free silver jade just OF present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The real Havana Is none too good for
the Cuban insurgents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Christmas excuses suggest New Year
resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Thomas Goss, aged 3d. -skated three
miles on the Kennebac few days ago,
ate dinner with friend and then skated
home again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

There is increased activity in the lum-
berng business in the vicinity of Patten,
sherman and Island Falls, and increased
stumpage along the A shland branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

The icemen are glad that the rive
opened; now for a good freeze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Old Towns remodelled city hall is to
have dedication Jan. 9 and 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Portland entertained 80 tramps Chris,
mas eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-30

Prof. Woodruff admits that in most
cases students who take only the modi-
cum of Greek derive little benefit
from the study save from the discipline
required of the learner. Most of those
who drop Greek with their sophomore
year do SO with dissatisfaction, whereas
those who continue it to their Junior or
senior years are usually satisfied with
having done so. The professor believes
that thorough study of French and Ger
man may take the place of Greek as
affording the desired discipline. He does
not however think that Greek will cease
to be studied but believes it will be
studied on its merits, as has not always
been the case Altogether the address
was eminently sensible.