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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

Cornell's "go"of Tuesday, became a "go
to pieces" on Wednesday. The Ithaca
crew was unable to keep up the quick
work which they had cut out for them
selves. 1t was quite evident that the
American stroke can win over the Eng
lish provided there be found Drawn and
nerve enough to carry it through TO the
end of long race. The pace was terrific
and 1t didn't open the distance between
the crews that the almost superhuman
exertion 1t necessitated would seem to
warrant The Americans rowed with
shorter oars having wider blades, all of
which necessitated a quick stroke but the
start at 46 to the minute appears to have
beon hazardous at the beginning Of such
n long race. 1t also appears to have forced
the Englshmen to quicker stroke with
their long oars than was anticipated, but
they were able TO hold their pace until the
finish. This fact and the statement given
out by trainer Courtney few days ago
that tho Cornell crow was not in condi-
ton, when taken together with the fact
that one man completely collapsed In the
race, relieves the American system Of
some of the criticism to which It might
otherwise DO subjected. Tho Cornell
crow also appears to have had the disad-
vantage OF an adverse wind. On the whole
the work done by the oarsmen from Ithaca
is not satisfactory to those who cared
more for a fair trial between the two sys-
TENS of rowing than for nero victory re-
gartlless OF the conditions under which it
might he won
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
Five Miles Up to a Snowstorn.

There is little to suggest snowstorm
in the appearance of the aerial curls and
feathers that arc named by m:tcorologists
cirrus clouds But DR.. A. Benson during
a lofty balloon voyage in Germany passed
ing five miles and half and found that IL
consisted of small but perfectly formed
flakes Of snow 1t was little snowstorm
floating high in the sky. If it had de-
scended earthward, it would hayo been
turned into mist or rain.
During this voyage, which was one Of
the most extraordinary balloon trips on
record DIR. Benson attained height of
very nearly six miles. He would undoubt-
eddy have lost consciousncss-as Mr.. Glai-
sher did in his still loftior ascent many
years ago-if he had not resortod to an ex-
pcdicnt which reminds one of the ingen-
ious devices of some of Jules Vcrne's ex-
trlordinary heroes
Dir. Benson carried with him bags of
oxygen and brcathcd this gas, mingled
with air, after he had attained a height
where the atmosphere was too light for
comfortable respiration. He found that
above 2G, 900 feet he could not dispense
with the use Of oxygen from his bags.
The temperature at the highest point
that he attained, 81, 496 feet, was about "a
degrees +. below zero. If at this time he
had hoatcd over the worlds Hottest noun
tain, Mount Everest in the Himalayas, he
would have been nearly 2, 500 feet above
the highest point of that tremendous peak.
Youths Companion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
4 Had Strenk.

AT very small luncheon the other day
whereat one of the guests Was n divorce
who had married again, the conversation
Of course Immediately turned on divorces
and strait laced matron delivered quite n
homily on this very serious evil of tho
present time before she realized on what
very thin ice she was treading To break
the awkwardneSs of the situation, the
hostess plunged into that most absorbing
of topics, the fashions, by asking If any
one had seen the Marie Antonette hats of
Reboux. This brought up tho question of
coiffeur, and then, with fatal persistoncy,
the evil of dyed hair was discussed, with
its attendant dangers of skin troubles,
while Mrs. X, fresh from Paris with Il
Titan head instead of her dark locks, lis
the luncheon, was in despair.
"Things really seem bcwitchcdr" she
said to herself. "Is there 10 subject that
Is safo?' And turning to her immediate
ncighbor, she began eagerly and volubly to
talk of the 1attCrS son, who was in col
legc. 'How pleased you will be to have
him homo again." she exclaimed syInpa-
thetically. 'IIc is so attractive. l have
always thought a grown son would be
such a comfort
"Wcll, Milly, you did put your foot into
it with Mrs. b. at luncheon" cried ono of
her intimates after the latter had gone.
Didn't yol know her boy had been cx-
PEELED from college and the family are at
their wits end to know what to do with
him?'-New York Tribune.
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Christian EndeavOr.

The report of Secretary Bacr at the
Christian Endeavor convention, Thursday,
gave an insight into the marvellous extent
of the work which that organization has
accomplished the past year, and is In po-
sition to accomplish In tho next twelve
months. Its growth has been SO phenome-
nal, SO far beyond anticipations that all
connected with it must feel that the grand
success is due to higher power than their
own. The impetus of the growth is simply
tremendous. After but fourteen years of
existence it includes, to quote the words
of Its secretary, "a total of Il, 800 So
oietes. with en- individual membership
from every cline and every nation, with
skins of varying color, OF which $50 are
red, 90, 300 are yellow, 100, 100 are black,
and 2, 3i3, 5G0 arc white; in all great in
terracial brotherhood of 2, ALB, TAO"
Last year to there were added 1850 new
societies, the largest increase of any one
year. OF the 1890 societies 4712 are
from other lands, the United Kingdom
heading the list with 2645, which figure
includes $50 from Wales, lie from Scot
land, and 81 from Ireland Australia
now has no less than 1909; Africa, 30 !;
China, 81; France, Ga India, III; ia
pan, 50; Madagascar, 90; Mexico, %; Tur-
key, 80; West India Island G3; and so on
until every country Is represented save five,
Italy, Russia, Iceland Sweden and Greece
In Canada, Ontario leads with 1895; No
w Scotia, 3SS; Quebec, 264; New Bruins
wick, 152; Manitoba, 1876; Prince Edward
Island, 81; Assiniboia, SO; British Co
lumbia, 40: Alberta, Is; Saskatchewan, 3.
In all counting five in Newfoundland,
8105, an increase of 1929 during the past
wear. In the United States Pennsylvania
still leads with 4139; New York next,
with $500; Ohio, 27s7; Illinois, 2446, In
diana, 1762; Iowa. 1868; Massachusetts,,
1909: Kansas, 12i7; Missouri, 1888
Michigan, 1889; New Jersey. 10i5, etc.
In all, from the United States, 80, 4l2, as
against IS, 696 last year.
"These figures from the United States
include IS senior societies, So mothers so
cieties "a splendid movement, first started
In Kansas,) 90 Intermediates companies
and It includes the societies In our Schools
In our colleges, in public institutions OF
various kinds In prisons and schools OF
reform, to the number OF 1863 1t includes
that noble regiment of ESQ, known as the
North American Union of German Chris
tian Endeavor 1t includes the sever
among the Boys in blue in the regular ar
my and in the navy of the United States. II
includes the societies among the policemer
and patrolmen. 1t inoiudes the co,npanio.
among the Indians ofthe North and West
1T includes our comrades enlisted II
work among the life saving crews, light
houses, and lightships. 1t includes n,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
BEAUTY.
How to Increase in Weight and Otherwise
Improve Ones Personal Appearance.

Every normally constituted man and woman
wants to look well. This is natural and right.
We have little sympathy for those people who
through incidence or gluttony have permitted
themselves to take on too much flesh. They
know that by living abstemiously and taking
D enty of exercise they can get back to their
normal weight.
We do however have great deal of sympa-
thy for those poor, pale, thin sufferers who
either have TO appetite or else whose food
distresses them to such degree that they
are forced to live on most frugal diet.
Their trouble arises from the fact that they
are unable to digest sufficient food and when
the stomach is out of order and fails to do its
proper work, foods are worse than useless.
They simply ferment in the stomach and fill
the system with poisonous principles.
What these people need is something that
will digest their food after it has ben eaten,
and it is in just such cases that the Digestive
Cordial as made by the Mount Lebanon
Shakers,is proving remarkably successful.
1t is so prompt in its action that a sense of
relief almost Immediately follows the first
dose, and rapid increase in weight is soon
noted.
The Shakers have issued an interesting
pamphlet which may be obtained upon in
uuiry at any drug store. Fri top col mr.
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DIR. Parkhurst on Early Marriaees,

1t is closely in keeping with the whole
train of argument to say word in regard
to early marriages, writes the Rev. Charles
II. Parkhurst, ID. D., in an article on 1.-The
Safeguards of Marriage, in The Ladies'
Home Journal. That is the natural order
of event. Divine intention seems quite
distinct upon the matter Such marriages
when properly consummnted are means
of personal establishments security to
the parties implicated. For young man
or young woman to be wholeso;iieiy mar
RED Is the next step to being regenerated
To be out of that condition is counter to
nature, and to disregard nature subjects
to all kinds of exposure 1t is sometimes
forgotten that natures arrangements and
intentions are in the nature of divine or
dlnance, which may be of the same au-
thoritativeness as though drafted literally
and included in the decalogue.
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ESOP UP TO DATE.
The Tale of the Master and the Ass Who
Thought Himself Horse.


There was once an Ass, who, seeing that
the Horse was greatly valued by their
Master became dissatisfied with his nat
ural Lot. why" exclaimed he, should
[ be set to carrying these ugly Sacks of
Husks? The Horse is put into Harness
and draws our Masters most valuable Be-
longings. Surely am of as much Value
and have as much Strength and Endur-
ance as heH'
Thinking in this Wise and intent upon
attracting the Attention of his Master, the
silly Ass began to gallop frolicsomcly
about in a very cxtravagant Manner, kick
ing up his Heels, rs If to say, MY Father
was a high mettled Racer, and you may
sec that / am his own Child in Speed and
Spirit"
Pcrceiving the Antics of the Ass, and
deceived for the moment into thinking
that he was Capable, the Master put upon
him heavy Burden and started to drive
him six mile journey.
After being driven very little Space,
however, the Ass felt the Load grievously,
went unsteadily, spilled Portion of the
Pannicrs, SO as to call upon him the Wrath
and Exccration of his disappointed Master,
and finally stumbled and fell helplessly in
the Road.
"Alasl' he exclaimed. Il must have
made a Mistake! My Father, after all,
could have been only an Assl"-New York
Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
LCNDCN'S PEOPLE.
Statistics as to the Population Of the
Worlds Greatest City.

The London county council has just is
sued big volume full of interesting sta
tistics. 1t appears that of the residence
population only IS per cent were born in
London, and of born Londoners living in
England II per cent still live in London and
23 per cent in the rest of the country. The
southeastern counties, the south midland,
the eastern and the southwestern are the
only districts that contribute (severally)
more than 3 per cent of the population.
The total foreign percentage Is no more
than 2.26. 1t is noteworthy that, while
the native population has decreased in the
last 80 years from 81 to II per cent, the
proportion of London Scottish has re
manned stationary, the Irish having de-
creased considerably, and the foreigners,
chiefly Poles and Russians, have increased.
The actual total population of rgistra-
ton London at the last census was 4,211,
743. This total falls short of the total as
calculated on the basis of the known de
cennial increase, and it is estimated that
338, 1854 persons have gone to live else
where, the largo majority no doubt find
ing their homes in outer London. The
registrar generals returns for 1892 show
the total number of births as 1872, 32S; rate
of illegitimacy, 3. rs per cent; total NUM-
Der of deaths, &C. 1913, of which 40 per cent
represents infant mortality under 5 years
of age; total number of persons married,
"a, 1872.
The age tables show that more than A
per cent of the population are either under
20 years of age or over 20, and may be pre-
sumed not to be mainly supported by their
personal labor; the remainder mostly be-
tween the ages of 20 and so, may be reok-
oned as workers of ono sort or another,
without taking count of the unoccupied.
OF these workers of both sexes, in round
numbers, 1870, 900 are described as profes-
sional, 391, 900 as domestic, $40, 600 as
commercial and 1000, coo us industrial,
the total occupied class numbering nearly
1000 600. OF the 'industriaf' million,
builders and carpenters account for 49,
600, mechanics and laborcrs for 116, 900,
and dress for moro than 200, 900, about
20 per cent of whom arc women. The rest
OF this particular million arc distributed
among minor trades and industries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

1t is not without cause that the term
"hard headed has so often been applied
to the residents Of rural districts in New
England. Not long ago dusty, tired
looking man presented himself at the desk
in the one hotel Of a New England town
and said he wanted room till 6 O'Clock
the next morning.
I've eat my supper, and shall be off
before breakfast, " he said gravely to the
clerk. Now, what would be your lowest
price for room to sleep in?"
Fifty cents, if you leave at O'Clock to-
morrow morning, was the reply.
We'll, now, wouldn't quarter make II
jest about right, thenf'' said the.wayfarer
producing a battered 25 cent piece. lyon
see, Tn alLexcited up travelin, and don't
expect to sleep more'n half the time Pm
in therer-Youth's Companion.
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PRESS COM MENTS.
The Ashland Branch.
(Aroostook Pioneer. }

Satisfactory financial arrangements
have been made, and work will commence
at once ON the Ashland Branch of the
Bangor * Aroostook Railroad. Presi-
dent Burleigh says that it is the inten-
tion to complete the entire distance from
Oakfield to Ashland during the present
year. There will have to DO some hustl-
ing, but the indomitable men who have
given Aroostook county the magnificent
road they now enjoy, have a habit Of
sweeping all obstacles out of the way, and
doubtless by January first, 1896 our Ash
land friends will hear the whistle of the
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
Educational Department.
MAINE Farmer. }

On the first of August Mr.. G. G.
Hunt will close his connection as clerk
of the educational department of the
State, and the place will be filled by Hon.
Edward Wiggin of Maysville, Aroostook
county. Mr.. Hunt has been In the Office
nearly five years, and during that time has
won an enviable reputation as an effic-
lent, faithful and courteous official. 1t
has been a pleasure for the friends of
education TO meet Mr. Hunt in the office
and elsewhere. His successor, Mr. Wiggin,
is too well known to the people of the
State to need an introduction. He was
n member of the last Maine Senate Is
master of the Maine State Grange, has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
A Good Appointment.
Hin O. Type in Commercially

TLln .. Typo IN COmmefClaI.
see that my friend Senator Wiggin has
been appointed clerk in the office of the
State superintendent of schools at the
State House. Well, even though that
does throw out some other good man the
appointment can't be questioned for wis
dom. Senator Wiggin is known every
where in this State as the big granger"
and his constant labors in the halls of
state in behalf of the interests of this
class of the people make that title an ex-
tremely appropriate one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

Preaching by example is most effective
of any, and there Is eloquence in the ex-
ample of Bishop Potter of New York,
who has given up his vacation In Europe
and taken up his residence at the mission
house in the slums.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

The above extracts from many hun
6rei letters received daily by Mrs. Pink
hari, at Lynn, Mass, go to show how
easily ailing women can obtain advice
and relief. Write to Mrs. Pinsham.
Lydia Z. Piakhdai's Vegetable Com
poand, the most successful female medi-
cine known to the world. can be obtained
of any druggist in the land.
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Arab Churning.

Among the Arabs a prac.ice from time
immemorial has prevailed of churning by
placing the milk in leather skins, which
are shaken or beaten until the butter
comes. A bag of milk is tied to a short
rope, the other end of which is fastened to
q saddle and the horse made to trot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

A charitable view OF the cause Of the
Grand Trunk disaster is that Of the doc
heart disease at the moment his engine
was flying past the danger signals: that
death ran the engine, and cold palsied
hand was on the throttle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

The Journal has Congressman Milliken
to thank for two interesting and in.
structive works from the bureau of eth
nology; the history Of the Sianan
Tribes Of the East, by James Mooney and
Chinook Tests by Franz Boas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
Ano' ner Misogynist,

The Editor Of the Dictionary-Havcy ou
written that d fnition of bicycle" vet?
The Expert Defincr-Ycs, sir. Here ii
Is, An Implement which secures to WON.
en- the privilege of wearing boomers"
The Editor Correct shall raise your
salary. -Chicago Record.
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9ailu gennebee 5uarnal.
TERMS: 800 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken Of un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation or return of rejected COM
nnnications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLgIGH &
FLYsT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

been supervisor of schools in his town,
was soldier in the Union cause in the
War of the Rebellion, is thoroughly edu-
Gated, and has most admirable qualifica-
lions for the place. Mr.. Wiggin is So
Years of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

The honor of being the headquarters Of
the Christian Endeavor movement is ia
great demand. Chicago bids for 1t as If
she meant to get It,
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MAINE GOSSIP.

Among the excellent papers read at the
American Institute OF Instruction this
week was one in relation to library
methods of study. Training the memory
is most excellent and necessary to the ac-
QUESTION Of good education. But the
value of such education, other than the
discipline afforded the faculties, consists
ia knowing where to look for informa-
ton rather than in what facts the STU
dent may be able to commit TO memory
Consequently it is necessary to know what
constitutes good library and to know
how to use it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

aud had nearly reached st. Stephen on
their return when their boat was capsizeu
by squall They were nearly exhausted,
and Gehan was numb with colo, IL pc
ing stormy October night, when miss
Boyd, hearing their cries for heip' put
off il. small boat and rescued them.
Portland now has the State liquor
agency Everything seems to be coming
Portland 5 way except the expected crowd
Portland ought not to be in poor spirits.
Eastport and Calais are vigorously rub
hing each others ears. The controversy
appears to be over a disposition on the
part of one board of overseers not to allow
the other board to get ahead.
The prospect is anything but blue for
the BURBERRY pickers.
Two Bath girls, who wanted to sell the
bIueberrles they had picked and could not
find a ready market, were nowise
daunted They soon had those berries
transformed into pies and sold them like
hot cakes.
Dirigo Hose Company of Ellsworth, now
that 1t has beaten the worlds record,
wishes the world to take notice of it.
That's proper and not at all immodest,
seeing that this team ran 433 yards-233
of which were with hose reel-coupling
the hose to the hydrant and the nozzle
and the hose, all in 1.0lA.
The following from the paper of Caro-
line M. Rewins of the Hartford public
library should be read not only by teachers
but by parents; the results would do
much to help along the library work In
this State to which the State now contri-
butes, and in the opinion of the present
librarian should contribute much more
Teachers should use their influence in
establishing libraries in towns where
there are none, and If possible induce
them to buy duplicate copies of interest
ing books to be sent from district to dis
trict for supplementary reading. Library
books should be yned freely in schools
and children shou4 be taught the care of
books, the use ~ Preference books and
indexes, and shSHE learn the art of get
ting at and verD hg facts. They should
also be taught. Fat some books have a
value entirely, outside their literary
quality. Teachers cannot expect chill
dren to enjoy and appreciate books unless
they themselves understand how to use a
library and most of all, are in sympathy
with their pupils minds and tastes, and
have wide acquaintance with whatever
there is in the worlds literature that ap-
peals to child's mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12

There seems to be little doubt that a
crisis In the Canadian cabinet over the
Manitoba school question is impending.
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kennebec.
VASSALBORO.

Mr.. Granville f. Barrows and Miss
Mae Hunt, both of Vassalboro, were
married, at s.45 A. NJ, Wednesday, July
10, at the home of the brides parents.
Only the near relatives of the contracting
parties were present. Tho parlors were
very prettily decorated The bride was
handsomely attired in blue silk Follow
ing the ceremony refreshments were served
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Barrows drove
to Waterville where they took the eleven
o'clock train for short bridal trip. On
their return, they will probably begin
housekeeping in Watervillo. A number of
valuable presents were received including
$50 from the groom parents.
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STATE NEWS.
Aroostook.
MAPLETON.

MAPLETON.
A young daughter came to the residence
of Mrs. L. E. Wilcox last Sunday.-A
young man was baptized recently by Rev.
Mr. Schermerhorn. DR.. A. W. Dudley
of Presque Isle, was in town, Wednesday.