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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
psxosscors NEW SHERIFF.
what Leading Newspapers Say Of Col. Farm
hams Appointment.
Sheriff Farnham.
Bangor Wing and Courier.)

Sheftn f6rHm2ms
Bangor Wing and Courier.)
As will be seen by the telegraphic an
nonncement elsewhere the Governor has
.nnointad Colonel A. B. Farnham as
sheriff of Penobscot county to fill out the
nnexnired term of the late William +.
Reed. The appointment was IN the
nature of compromise. Mr.. l. b. Wood
has been an avowed candidate before the
next convention for some time and long
before Sheriff Reed was taken sick be was
making an active canvass throughout the
county. He had, as We are Informed, q
large support and when the office became
vacant this strength was placed before the
Governor in behalf OF bis appointment.
At the meeting OF the Penobscot bar, on
the other hand. Mr.. Charles r. Brown was
unanimously recommended to the Gov
ernor for appointment. In addition to
this endorsement he had the support of
many leading Republicans In the county.
The friends of both candidates were
earnest in the support of their claims and
it was suggested that in the interest of
harmony 1t might be we'll to take a new
man. The name Of Col. Farnham was
then brought into the contest as a man
who would be acceptable to both parties
The supporters of Mr. Wood said that his
appointment would be satisfactory to
them and the supporters Of Mr. Brown
said that he would not be a candidate
against Col. Farnham. The last named
gentleman was asked If he would permit
the use Of his name under the circum-
stances as a solution of the controvertcd
point and he consented. These facts were
communicated to the Governor and the
appointment of Col. Farnham was made
forthwith.
In this community, or in fact through
out the county, it Is unnecessary to say
anything in endorsement of Col. Farm
ham. His character in public and private
life, as well as his gallant record during
the war of the rebellion speak more elo-
quently than any words of ours. He Is
entirely familiar with the duties of the
office which he wrested from Democratic
control in 1888, making one of the very
best sherlffs the county has ever had. His
appointment at this time will give gen
eral satisfaction. When this name was
suggested as compromise candidate it
was received with approval by many of
our citizens, including some of the lead
ing members of the bar who had endorsed
Mr.. Brown.
This action does not carry with it any
reflection upon that gentleman whose
qualification for the position they fully
appreciated, but in view Of the very
spirited contest between his friends and
those Of Mr. Wood and the strength devel-
oped on both sides, as well as the influen-
tial men who were divided in their opin
ions as between the two candidates, the
selection of Col. Farnbam was regarded
as a happy solution Of the problem. 1t
assures the county of Penobscot a most
efficient and satisfactory administration of
the business of this important office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
HE WAS CONVINCED.
A Wif@s Practical Argument That Was
Sufficient For Her Husband.

sumc1ent FOR Her HuSDan0.
On the first day of the year Mr.. Mer-
chant makes his appropriations for the
coming ~ months Mrs Merchant tells
him the amount she needs for the conduct
of the house, and this amount is credited
to the account. 1t is understood that on
this amount Mrs. Merchant will provide
everything necessary for the interior of the
house, Mr.. Merchant looking to the care
of the grounds and the exterior of the home.
Mrs. Merchant had the interior of tn.
house redecorated. When the work was
completed, she decided to have the veSti-
bule painted. But she told the painter to
send the bill for that work to Mr.. Mer-
chant.
The work was completed and the two
bills presented, one 20 Mrs. Merchant and
the other to Mr.. Merchant. Mr.. Merchant
received the one addressed to him in his Of
fee mail. He looked it over and returned
it to the painter with the message written
across the bottom, "Send to Mrs. Mer-
chant" Following the instructions, the
bill was sent to Mrs. Merchant, and she
referred the painter to Mr.. Merchant. The
man went to the office and presented the
bill, telling tho debtor that his wife had
Sllu Vic Ull1 WAS uO D6 paul ny MI. MeT-
chant.
"Well, leave it with me" was all Mr.
Merchant said
That evening he spoke to Mrs. Merchant
of the matter. She contended that the
vestibule was outside the house and was
under his care. He contendcd that it was
inside the house and should be cared for
from the appropriation. Between the two
the painter waited few days for his pay.
One evening Mr. Merchant came home
from business and discovered he did not
have his latch key. He ratified the door to
call the attention of some of tho members
Of the family to his predicament. He also
rang tho bell. Finally his wife came to
the door.
whats the matterP" she asked.
"Why, want to get In, he replied.
"But you are in, said Mrs. Merchant,
not offering to open the door.
"No, am not. What are you joking
about?'
why, yes, the vestibule is inside the
house," replied the mistress of the house.
She had won her case, as after a mo-
ment MIR. Merchant capitulated by saying:
well, let me in, and l will pay that
bill. Chicago Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

Gladstone In u letter to the temperance
Congress admits that the liquor question
as whole battles him He has grave
doubts about high license, local option
or the scandinavian system being solu-
ton OF the matter. 1t is significant that
Gladstone has had no experience with
prohibition but has found lacking every
other plan, which the opponents Of pro-
hibltion In America advocate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
Music,

Music may be classed into natural, so.
cial, sacred and martial 1t is the twin
sister of poetry, and, like it, has the power
to sway the feelings and command the
mind. In devotion it breathes the pure
spirit of inspiration and love; in martial
scenes it rouses the soul to fearless deeds
OF daring and valor, while it alleviates the
cores and enhances the innocent and cheer.
full enjoyments Of domestic ife.-Acton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
A Satisfactory Appointment.
(BRnpnr NeMS.l

Gov. Cleaves has most satisfactorily
settled the Penobscot county sherievalty
difficulty by the appointment of Col. A.
B. Farnham of Bangor, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of William F. Reed
In selecting Col. Farnham the Governor
acted wisely and has designated q man t.
execute the laws in this county, who is
thoroughly competent to at once enter
upon the duties which Will devolve upon
him. Col. Farnham has once before
held the Office of sheriff of this county
and his experience will be of the utmost
value when he again assumes the posi-
ton Gov. Cleaves can certainly feel that
he has the approval of Penobscot county
lin the choice he has made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

William Henry, the "bad SON." who
was locked up on the charge OF having
murdered his misery father in Brooklyn
several months ago has been discharged
after weary weeks of imprisonment. The
good son" Ia still free and the murder
appears to be more OF mystery than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

Even the Choctaws have been in doubt
about admitting the prize fighters to their
reservation. 1t looks as II the pugilists
would have to wear sixteen ounce gloves
and fight in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
Daily 8euuebff apnrnaL
TERMS: 800 Per Year.

No notice Whatever will be taken Of I'M
signed communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HHLp RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
nunications.
Address al communications relating to sub
soriptions and advertisements TO BURLBIsH b
RLYx1, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

President Harper Of Chicago University
declares explicitly that Prof. Bemis was
not removed because OF any views he held
There's nothing to be done but accept
President Harper's word, especially as
Prof. Bemis has never stated to the con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
OCTOBER MAGAZINES.


In the October Ladies' Home journal,
in which John Gilmer Speed discusses
"Lincoln's Hesitancy to Marry" Edward
W. Box editorially discusses where
American Life Really Exists and out
lines those communities where Its best
and purcst phases are found Robert J.
Burdette contributes 1.-The Strike in the
Choir" humorous article In his brightest
vein. How to fit up and furnish a Jap
anesc Room" is told and illustrated by
F. Schuyler Mathews, and Nancy Houston
Banks writes of "A Painter of NINA
lures EARLY Autumn Costumes" arc
described by Isabel A. Mallon and "Nov-
elites in Dress Designs" by Emma M.
Hooper. In the Same issue are sugges-
tions for evening parties and church festi.
walls. helpful, practicable papers, guide
to scrap book making, etc. Ruth Ash
more discusses 1.-The Girl and Her
Church, and Maria Parloa, "The Science
of French Cooking" Curtis Publishing
Company, Philadelphia, Pa
Romance.
The October number of Romance has a
pleasing cover printed in purple and
green, and the reading matter is no less
attractive and varied. Conan Doyle
pathetic story is illustrated with pen and
ink drawings-a recent departure for this
magazine. The other noteworthy tales
are Barry Pains humorous sketch "The
Spelling of Veronica -" Aimee" touch
ing love story, by George w. Ellis and a
translation from the French, entitled "A
Court Martial" (The Current Litera.
ture Publishing Company "a Lafayette
Place n W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

OF course Minister Bayard wasn't in
structed to inform England that this
country would enforce the Monroe doc
trine. Bayard's instructions come from
Grover Cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

A Levi ston funday school boy forgot
the opening words of the verse he was to
recite and instead Of blessed are the
peacemakers" rendered 1t blessed are the
dressmakers.' No wonder his father
felt like giving the urchin good shaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
MAINE GOSSIP.

An Aroostook trip Il fad this fall and
the Coburn cadets are finding Pressure
Isle delightful field for their annual en-
campment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

"Why, Mr.. Councillor, you are trying
b open the front door with your cigar"
REALLY nowl 1 wonder if-hic-I've
oeen smoking the latchkey. "-Schone
BkRue Donau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

Passport Sentinel: The following item
relating to Passports chief industry,
appeared in the N. Y. Sunday Herald; 1t
is the cost of production of the goods
mentioned which has caused an ope,i
rupture, bordering" on strike. between
employers and employees; it contains in a
great measure the cause of the trouble
which has now arisen: Are there any
more sardines? I can dimly remember u
tasty little fish that fairly melted In the
mouth and brought no aftermath of rank
oil and salty bitterness, but it seems to
have swum away from these parts Your
grocer will deny this, l am aware, and
bring out dainty boxes that brlstle with
solemn statements-witho aths and ailir-
nations understanding Us he does
so:- "These are the real thing. Try
them on my recommendation. You look
deeper down into his eyes-or up, as the
case may be and all seems pure and
guileless. So you take box home with
you and open it with much brag and
bluster-only to find that you have again
enriched the town of Eastport, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

Newfoundland is again financially BE-
hind. The outlook promises her a perma
nent place there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

The divine Melba made q very strong
impression on ona Portland man, Mr..
Ellis the manager, who cleared $500 from
the concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

Virginia is said to be considering ICON
stitutional'' Northumberland of the
negro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

This year, as usual, we suppose Bath
will furnish three-fourths of the patronage
of the Sagadahoc county fair, while
Brunswick will get three fourths of the
money expended. Bath Times.
Bath, the metropolis of Sagadahoc
county, ought not to grumble over little
thing like this. The Bath people who
attend the TopshHm fair intend to get
their moneys worth and generally sue.
ceed z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
MISS GILMORE COOPER BARTLETT

former pupil of Marcbesi OF Paris, and Ogeni
Of Dresden, will take during the Autumn ana
Winter. o limited number Of pupils In voice
culture. Address, care OF Kate Vannah, Gardi'
ner. Maine. septisdim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

Portland Advertiser: Lots of queer
doings are reported by the State papers.
Strawberries and raspberries are ripening
out Of season. Passamaquoddy squaws
are breaking out Of the reservation and
going on ghost and whiskey dances, and
there is q tidal wave of skunks in Frank
lin county. Surely these thugs must be
du, to the malign influence Of the comet.
Evidence accumulates that the old world
ia on It's last legs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
The drouth has brought an end to
booming In the Penobscot at Veazie.

The management Of the Waterville high
school football eleven has tsbooed cigar
cites. II all football elevens were pu,
under such training the brutal game
could well be regarded as sort Of life
preserver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

A Bucksport cat discovered, the other
day, method Of transition from the lean
cares of earth to the buttered mice Of
Paradise, that proved rs quick and pain
less as chloroforn. She was in the cleo
trio light station when the fly wheel OF
the engine was making 300 revolutions
per minute OF course the spokes were
quite invisible to pussy and she started
to run through the circumference. She
disappeared as if by magic being caught
and snugIy ensconced against the peri
meter of the wheel where she remained
invisible for four hours until the engine
stopped revealing a feline corpse beauti
ful in death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
Portland Press. J

Inasmuch as the medical registration
law permits people who had been prac.
ucinR here for three years before its pas.
sage and graduates OF regular medical
colleges who were practicing at the time
OF its passage to continue to practice with.
out examination, it will be good many
years before the profession Will be entirely
purified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

The dilapidatcd and worse than useless
condition of many of the sign boards on
tho country roads suggest a solution of
the tramp problem. First catch the
tramp, a comparatively easy matter; sup
ply him with paint pot and brush and
then detail special policeman to drive
him out of the State, compelling the
vagrant to pace off the miles and erect
and paint sign boards at every cross roads
This is only a suggestion but the method
proposed would doubtless be as effeotual
in disposing Of the tramp as anything
short of the stone yard that has yet been
devised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
PRESS COMMENTS.
Looking Tor B. & A. Bonds.
tStar-Herald.)

(Star-Heralu)
The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad has
been doing SO good a business the past
year that it is said. investors are begin
ming to hunt for its bonds. and the bonds,
are putting on some frills about being
got hold Of anyway easily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07
Reed IS Well IS Rua.

(Bath Times.)
The new state Republican Club can
already Reed its title clear.
Asuirinn II periecfion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

Saoo boasts of having building VIII
the only wooden fire escape In the State
We presume wooden fire escape is better
than none.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

One of the curiositics Exhibited at the
Old Town fair this week was horse with
carlbou's foot. The animal is an iron
gray colt, IS months old, and is perfectly
formed with the exception OF the off fore
hoof, which is exactly like that Of a
caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-07

A Brunswick gentleman has carefully
compiled a record Of the severe droughts
that have visited this region since the
days of the Pilgrim fathers. 1t will be
seen that the protracted periods without
rain are rather less frequent of late wears
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1895-10-05
Friday, Sept. %.

A travelling bagnio was pulled at
Dalrymple and the madam fined $2S.
The attendance at the state fair at
jamestown was not SO great as ex-
pected, owing to cold, windy weather.
Wellgate from Butte won the half
mile running race, three straight heats,
in so seconds. La Belle France from
Big Lake, Mimi, second. The 800
trot was won by Count Tolstoi, owned
here, in 2:3J. The 2:35 trot was won
by Texas McGregor of Moorhead in
three straight heats; time, 2.31. ,..
Conductor Hotchkiss' freight train
on the Northern Pacific was wrecked
near Muskado. As near as can be
learned the train split, and the front
half shot ahead some little distance.
The engineer slowed up little In or
der to take up the balance Of the train,
and the two sections collided. The
caboose was thrown from it's trucks
and quite badly smashed and q num-
ber of freight cars were damaged.
Frank Regan, a brakeman, was In the
caboose and the shock threw him vio-
lently against the side Of the car,
knocking him insensible. His arm and
face were badly bruised, but no bones
were broken. Regan was brought to
Fargo by passing freight and did
not recover sufficiently to realize that
he had been in an accident until he
reached that city.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1895-10-05

The Ex-Duluth Banker Before the
District Court

The Ex-Duluth Banker Before the
District Court.
Duluth. Oct. 3.-To-day began the
most important part of this term s
calendar In the district court. the trial
Of George A. Elder for grand larceny
In the first degree. The indictments
were found last fall, and the cases,
four In number, have. been continued
from time to time. The indictment
upon which he is to be now tried
accuses him of embezzling the small
est amount Of the four-$5,OOO. The
indictment alleges that on. May %,
1892, while Elder was vice president
OF the American Loan aud Trust COM
pany and its active managing officer,
he embezzled $1,000 of the company's
funds to his own use and that Of Thos.
Dowse. The case will probably be
hard fought, and will be quite sensa-
tional. Two other indictments charge
h;:u with appropriating $56.739 Of the
company funds to his own use and
that Of the Security Investment CON-
pany, and a fourth with embezzling
$14.SS7 from money belonging to the
city of Duluth on May 81, 1893. This
money was deposited with the corn
palcg to take np certain matured bonls
Of the city. Elder is now in the city,
and has been here for some weeks
awaiting his trial.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1895-10-05
Personal Mention.


Rev. Frederick Gushing, pastor of
the presbyterian church at Minonk,
ILL.,, died while visiting at Elyria. Ohio.
Delannoy, the Frenchman who be-
came famous as having been cured of
paralysis at Lourdes, turns out to be q
fraud. He was not paralyzed at all.
Judge L. NJ. Colver, one of the best
known lawyers of Northern Ohio. died
ut his residence in Sandusky, aged
G3. Judge Colyer had just returned
from Chattanooga, where he attended
the dedicatory exercises Of Chicka-
mauga National park.
James Cooper, Of Shelbyville, Ind,
wealthy and 20, married Jennie Perry,
20 years, old, who had been his SER
want during his first wife's life. He
willed 4hlf entire property to his new
wife and led. His son now contests
the will. eging undue influence, in
sanity, and hypnotism.
Mr.. FL. +. Dickens, .. c., resembles
his father in many ways. He Is the
author of a good many legal stories.
ard says clever and witty things by
the score. In work he Is alert, ener-
getic and thorough. In preparing for
the defense in well remembering
poisoning case he read whole libra
ry of books on poisoning.
Rev. DR.. B. H. Engbers. perfect Of
studies ut St. Gregory college. Cedar
Point. oIce professor Of theology ut
Mount st. Mary's seminary, died at
Cincinnati. He was a widely known
/ Roman Catholic ard an authority on
canon law and history. lie had been
Ill with a complication Of diseases for
two months.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1895-10-05

The bank swindlers under arrest ar
Omaha give their names as Edward
Foster and Henry L. Bartos. They
were recognized as the men who swim
died the Union National bank Of Kan
sas City out Of 500.
At Anderson. Ind, Supt Kenyon Of
the county infirmary in preventing the
kidnapping Of the Bolton boys shot at
one of the despoilers and thinks he
killed him. The body was carried of
by confederate.
VIII r. Feeder, formerly a police.
officer Of Murphy sforo. IL. was attack
ed by Pert Stamps, Henry Williams
ard Dug Jordan, three young negro
toughs, and was severely wounded,
while Jordan was killed.
M. e. Stlnson Of st. Louis, formerly
agent for the itock Island railroad at
Fairchild, Iowa. ut Which point his
parents reside, SHIT and killed Miss
Arta Moore, college girl Of Panora.
and then committed suicide. The two
were at hotel in Oscaloosa, Iowa.
Rev. Arthur l.. Moore was arrested
1t Akron, Ohio, charged with forging
the name of Few. Hollister to a $50
check. Moore was to have officiated
at society wedding ut Toledo and
bought suit Of clothes for the event
with the money.