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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
PRESS COMMENTS.
Yachts and Racing Machines.
IN. Y. Times.


The authentic descriptions of the new
Valkyrie as we'll as those of the Ailsa
make it plain that the British designers
mean to capture the Americas cup by
outdoing the Americans on their own
ground They are giving their ohallen-
gers greater beam than ever before, and
a very much greater spread of canvas, in
the attempt to get the very biggest boat
that can be had within the limits of the
one prescribed dimension.
OF course, there is nothing to be said
against this, given the conditions es5ab-
lished for the contest for the America S
cup. Our own designers have been and are
doing the same thing, and 1t is their sue
cess that has induced the British builders
to follow their example. But it seems that
the niceties of design must suffer In the
pursuit of the single purpose to enable
boat to carry the greatest possible area of
canvas. And it is certain that cup chal-
lenger or a cup defender is of no use in
the world except as a mug hunter. The
proof is that on this side of the water
scarcely any cup defender survives her
first season in her original form. On the
other side the case is somewhat different,
tllc HOlno ScdSoti ID lOuStI
and more eventfui than ours, and a fast
boat has several years of busy mug hunt
ing assured to her. But a British racer of
the Britannia class Is no more an eligible
yacht than an American racer of the Vigi-
liant class. She is purely and simply a
racing machine.
A single-sticker so overgrown that it
takes thirty of forty men to handle her is,
in sooth. preposterous object. When
the occasion has passed for which she is
built, her owner either gets rid of her or
changes her into schooner, in which
form she can be sailed without ruinous
expense and with comfort and enjoyment
Even for racing purposes, except for
'the" cup, a smaller boat is much more
eligible. Mr.. Howard Gould has been
well advised in ordering twenty ratcr'
for the English yachting season. She is
a very much more eligible craft for a
sportsman than the monstrosties that
contend for the Americas cup, and
which their owners, if they consult their
own interest or comfort, prefer to see at
work from the deck of steam yacht
rather than from their own decks.
1t is the British competition that has
imposed the big single-sticker upon us
The Americas cup was originally won
by a practical yacht the owners of which
crossed the ocean in her, with crew of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
SPORT ON THE WATER.

S. +. Green, '9S, has been chosen COX
swain of the Yale crew.
W. X. Vanderbilt's yacht Valiant ha:
cost him ut least $1,000, 900.
Harvards new cedar shell is 63 feet
long, "a inches beam and inches deep.
Yale has heavy crew this year. Tho
average weight of the men is 170 pounds
The heaviest man on the Yale crew Is
big W. r. Cross, No. 4, who tips the scales
at 1875 pounds.
1t is said Cornell's Henley crew can row
for considerable distance at speed of 81
strokes per minute.
Tho Volunteer is being fitted out. She
is to have new suit of sails and will be
tried with the big cutters.
Lord Dunraven's Valkyrie III will have
1000 feet moro sail area than the Ailsa
and her main boom is said to be ITO feet
long.
The race between the freshman crews
of Cornell and University of Pennsylva.
mia will be rowed ON Lake Cayuga on O,
about Juno ~.
The Defender will cost Mcssrs. Morgan,
lselin and Vanderbilt betnccn $50, OOC
and $1,000 before she is ready to meet
England's representative yacht in the de.
tense OF the Americas cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Although the Michigan House has
passed the Waite bill which forbids
creating" to Intoxicating liquors In n
place where liquors are publicly sold, 1t
is likely to wait long time before being
crystallized into law. There is no doubt
that the pernioious practice OF treating"
Is conducive to drunkenness but the pro-
hibition of liquor selling can be enforced
just as easily as this prohibition OF a
custom of long standing among American
dram drinkers and would be far moro
effectual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
SCaldS
Strains
Sprains

Burns Of the skin or flesh by hot liquids or
steam, injuries to joints or muscles from over
exertion or sudden wreucliing, are soothed
and quickly relieved by this wonderful Ano-
dyne. 1t also speedily heals and cures chaps,
cracks, soreness, stiffness, swellings, side
ache, backache and all lameness in the limbs,
neck or shoulder. 1t is the sovereign remedy
for asthma, bronchitis, bleeding lungs, colds,
coughs, catarrh collie, Group, cramps, chills,
cholera morbus, chronic darrhoea, dyspeptic
pains, diphtheria, govt, hacking, hoarseness,
headache, whooping cough, influenza. irrita-
tons, infamnations. neuralgia, nervousness,
rheumatism, sciatica, toothache, tonsilitis,
sore lips, sore threat la grippe and all pains
i'll the chest, bowels and kidneys. 1t is used
and recommends by physicians everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The model from which the bronze
statue OF Gen. Meade is to be cast has
been completed. The statue will repre-
sent the General ON horseback overlooking
the field ut Gettysburg and will BIO fifteen
foot In height The statue is to he placed
on tho field at Gettysburg by the state of
Pennsylvania along with statues of Gen
erals Hancock and Reynolds Such recog
milton Is due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
"The aristocracy of wealth" receive

"The aristocraoy of wealth. receives
an occasional setback. A conspicuous
example of this is tho fight that Claus
Spreckles and his two sons have been
waging in the California courts. Scandals
have been aired and tho impression has
got abroad that the ability to acquire mil
lions doesn't necessarily imply an ability
to DO decent The latest feature of these
lawsuits Is an attempt by tho old man
Spreckles to cut off the income of his
sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

be Of slow growth and can be developed
only at the expense OF great tact, time
and persistency. 1t looks, now, moreover,
as II Russia had an understanding with
China, so that Japan having evacuated
the peninsula will be unable to force
China to comply with the provisions OF
the treaty and open her ports to the ships
OF the world. The aims of Russia do not
appear to be in the direction Of improving
China's condition or increasing her trade
facilities with the world at large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
Mr.. DingIey and a Craftsmanship.
Washington Star.)


Congressman Dingley of Maine is men
toned by prominent Republicans at the
national capital as the possible chairman
of the foreign affairs committee in case
Congressman Hit is not able to assume
the place next December.
For this position Mr.. Dingley possesses
special fitness. He has travelled much in
foreign countries, and although not
member of the foreign affairs committee,
always took deep interest In all matters
emanating from that body and coming
before the house for consideration. This
was noticeable In the discussion over the
Behring sea dispute, in which Mr.. Ding
ley took an active part, making a speech
which showed great study and thorough
mastery of that question.
During the last Congress nearly every
matter relating to foreign affairs was
looked after with great interest by Mr..
Dingley He undoubtedly spoke more
on such questions than any other repre-
sentative, not member of the foreign
affairs committee. 1t is also well known
that Mr. Reed leaned on MIR. Dingley for
assistance in handling many questions
when he was speaker of the House Of Rep
resentatives. He frequently called Mr..
Dingley in consultation, and it was by his
special request on very many occasions
that his colleague prepared speeches on
subjects that were likely to cause trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Secretary Carlisle talked very prett1ly
about sound money until he came to the
question of state bank issues There he
attempted an ignominious straddlc and
worse still his position in favor OF wildcat
currency undoubtedly has the support OF
the President. Committed to that fallacy
their "sound money influence Is terribly
wenk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Commissioner Roosevelt is said to de-
sire the retirement of Supt. Byrncs. Pos
sibly the report has no foundation save In
its probability but there arc good many
who think that Byrnes having made one
fortune out of his Office is entitled to a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The Phillip Photograph is resplendent
in new dress of type. The Phonograph
is bound to be attractive. It would be
full of newsy bits brcezily written. But
this season it will have added attractions
not only for those who take it the year
round but for those who simply wish to
keep posted on the news of tho great
Rangeley sporting region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The London clergyman who prayed
for war against Turkey probably had in
mind tho union OF civilized countries to
crush this barbaric disagreement off the
face of the earth. 1t could be done with
very little bloodshed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The work that naval officers have al
ready done in perfecting smokeless
powder of uniform quality and great We
locity Is entitled to much credit They
have succeeded in securing better pow
der than that of any foreign make. 1t is
now being subjected to tests to show
whether it will deteriorate under extreme
iy unfavorable conditions. The navy de-
partment also recognizes the value OF ma
chine guns for a naval equipment and will
Invite competition with all manufactur-
ers for the purpose OF developing gun
superior to any now in use. Hitherto for
eign Representatives have been allowed to
witness tests of our armor and guns at
Indian Head but in view of the fact that
these foreign countries conduct their tests
secretly it has been decided to do like
wise, sensible conclusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28


Among the papers read before the
national conference of charities at New
Haven, was one In advocacy of farming
and gardening at the state reform
schools. The writer had seen the advan-
tages derived from these occupations at
tho school Of which he is superinten dent
aud had Invariably noticed that they are
great factors in producing happy con-
tented feeling among tho boys, who long
to get out on the ground In the spring
time Some have held tho theory that
the earth had certain power to draw
poisons from the human body. Its efficacy
in extracting much that is bad from the
mind we9ld seem to be yet greater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Senator Morgan Is amazed at the re-
suits In the Behring sea matter and declares
as q member OF the tribunal that 1t did
not decide there should be an award. MIR.
Morgan isn't the only one amazed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28


The most exciting feature of last
weeks events were the antics of the
wheat bulls. To judge from the rumors Of
damage by frost and damage by heat and
damage by every known pest, from po-
tato beetle to chinchbug, the raising OF
wheat would seem to be more hazardous
occupation than "stringing" live wires
The buyers are just in the mood to believe
anything of bullish tendency, because
for months 1t has been realized that the
price of wheat was altogether too low.
For this reason the harvest Of dupes
promises to be unusually large and rich, for
it is extremely doubtful II the damage to
wheat throughout the wheat gowing Sec
tion is nearly as great at reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
MAINE GOSSIP.

We learn, from the Sunday Telegram,
that Portland society seems to be divided
into three grades: Those who call the 6
o'clock meal dinner; those who call 1t
supper, and those who call 1t tea. The
majority call 1t supper, and have some
very nice things to eat in a nice. unfash-
ionable way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

New Workers are now learning OF a de-
1cit In Col. Warnings street cleaning de-
psrtment Tho people Of the country sew
eral weeks ago learned Of deficit in the
head of that department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Mr.. Edwin Wakefield of Lewiston, re-
Gently gave neighbor of his on farm
on the Greene road, the father of all local
hayracks, a quaint old ancestor that Mr.
Waketields father drove down from Mas
sachusetts over sixty years ago. 1t had
wooden axles and hickory wheels and, to-
day, they stand as firm and true as ever.
So far as we can see, 1t is good for sixty
years more. Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

OF Hoods Sarsaparilla wins friends
wherever it is fairly and honestly tried.
To have perfect health, you must have
pure blood, and the best way to have pure
blood is to take Hoods SarsapariIla the
best blood purifier and strength builder
1t expels all faint of scrofula, salt rheum
and all other humors, and at the same
time builds up the whole system.
Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient
25 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
A Deserved Compliment.
(Rockland Tribune. }

The Bath Times in recently moving
into fine new quarters enlarges its pages
and presents an improved typographical
appearance Since Mr.. Patten came in to
charge of the Times he has introduced
many improvements and infused life and
interest into every column. It's incroas-
ing circulation indicates that Bath likes
MIR. Patten as an editor Long live the
better Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

A steam yacht named "Trilby" sank
Saturday morning in the Hamburg canal
at Buffalo. The weight Of such name
would be a serious load for a Cunarder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The report that Henry Irving had &C
cepted knighthood was a little disappoint-
ing. People over here thought the great
actor had got above such musty follies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Justice Field will not allow the pres
eLt administration to appoint an income
tax man to his place If he hasthc strength
To retain his seat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The sultan of Zanzibar, Sed bin Sueni,
has received the grand cross of the Order
Of the Red Eagle, conferred upon him by
the emperor of Germany. He is extremely
proud of the decoration, which was placed
upon his breast amid great pomp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The Juno numbers Of consular reports
do not, 1t is said, show much of a prospect
for selling American fruit and dairy pro-
ducts In the Orient In respect to cheese,
condemned milk and raisins, however, tho
outlook Is more favorable. American
trade with the Orient must Of necessity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

A good deal has been said relative to
tho increase in gold production and it is
beyond doubt that there has been a
marked increase and that the prospect
of a greater increase Is excellent. Never
thcless the mint report of the production
of gold for 1894 serves at least to show
that this increase is very likely to be over
estimated. In his preliminary estimate
in January the director of the mint put
tho production at SAB, 000 600, whereas
the official report shows 1t to have been
but $50, 500, 600, 50, 500, 900 less than the
estimate. This, however, is an increase of
nearly ten per cent over the production of
1893 but is thirty five per cent less than
the estimate of Wells, Fargo 81 Co.
These figures must be distinct disap-
pointment to that prominent free silverite,
who said he favored free coinage because
there was a likelihood that there would
be oycrproduction of gold and consequent
depreciation in values. Itwould also seem
that the mining experiments, attempts to
proftably extract from the sands of some
of the California rivers long since aban
doned, the precious metal by new pro
cess, would find market for their product
even il their most sanguine expectations
are realized. Meanwhile it should be
borne in mind that although since the dc
feat of the silver purchasing act there has
been q marked falling off in the amount
of silver mined, this country Is producing
considerably more silver and third moro
gold than 1t did In 1883.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The horrible lynching in Illinois last
week was different from those which so
frequently occur in the South. The boys,
who were hung. were not colored. In the
South the lynched usually are colored. If
whites are guilty of the crime of rape the
law is usually allowed to take its course. In
the South moreover, there is no doubt but
what tho law in the case Of the black
criminal will mcte out justice. There Is
no disposition on the part of southern jul
ries to allow the black criminal to go free.
In this respect lies the principal difference
between these southern lynchings of ne
groos and the Illinois lynching. In the
latter instance the mob declared that If
the bows were convicted Gov. Altgeld
would DO likely to pardon thom. 1t is q
notorious fact that this executive has
pardoned some of tho vilest criminals
without excuse. We do not regard this
possibility, however, as q valid argument
for resort to mob law which has ever been
found most disastrous upon the commu-
nifty and most unjust in its findings. The
condition of affairs in the state of Illinois
does not yet warrant oven vigilance COM
mittees much less mob law. Tho I'LL
nois lynchers deserve severe punishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Thoroughly 0evoied to Names Agricultural
Interests.
Industrial Journal.)

Industrial Journal)
Maine has lost one of her best known
and most esteemed citizens in the death
of Hon. Hall c. Burleigh of Vassalboro
Although for some years known to be in
feeble health the announcement of his
demise as been a shock to the entire COM
munity. Mr.. Burleigh has been thorough
ly devoted to the agricultural interests
and has long been one of the best known
in the country. He has always been an
enthusiastic lover Of his native State and
was president of the Maine board of
Worlds Fair managers. At the time of
his death he was serving his second term
Oh the State board of assessors.
00scaeens Cnund ludnn.an& anA o.. n,,.:.>.>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

No notice whatever VIII b taken Of an
signed Communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT ~ KsLD RDsfoHsfsLs
for the reservation or return Of rejected COM
0unioations.
Address ali communications relating 70 sub
Scriptions and Advertisements 70 BuRL1isH .
YxYux. Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The report that Senator Frye keeps the
Stars and Stripes floating over his
Rangeley camp, will, in the opinion of
certain few editors, subject him to criti-
cism as jingoist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Is Japan to get neither Corea nor For
mosa!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Senator David B. Hill is not making q
conspicuous success Of his efforts to strad-
die the currency question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
Capacity.
Industrial Journal.)

The vacancy in the State board of
assessors, caused by the death of the
lamentei Hall G. Burleigb, has been
promptly filled by the appointment by
Gov. Clcaves of Hon. VIM C. Marshall OF
Belfast. His Excellency has shown ex-
ceilcnt Judgment in this selection and
wherever Mr.. Marshall is known this ap-
pointment will commend itself as an emil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

For several years past the city of Lew
iston has made practice Of putting curb
ings in place for anyone who promised to
put In sidewalks OF brick or cement In
this way large amount of cnrbing was
put down and some Of the abutters failed
to make good their side of the agreement
and put In the bricks Street Commits.
sioner Ryan has been notifying people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28
J0hnS0n's 'si ;s:o'
,ANooyN1l INlMENr

For over So years the demand for it has
steadily increased. 1t was devised by an old
fashioned, noble hearted Family Physician,
for the good of his fellow men, to allay pain
and cure inflammation, both Internal and Ex-
ternal. Its extraordinary worth. merit and
excellence have satisfied everybody. All who
use it are amazed at its wonderful power ard
are loud in its praise ever after. 1t is unlike
any other. 1t is superior to any other. 1t is
the best, the oldest, the original. 1t is not
merely I.iniment. it is the Universal House
hold Remedy from infancy to old age. You
can safely trust what time has endorsed
The great vital and muscle nervine, producing
4 permanent Increase of vital activity in the
parts, and by its electric energy giving them
the power TO throw off and prevent disease.
In practice, as in professional rowing. strains
and overworked muscles are not uncommon
which your Johnson's Anodyne IiniInent IS
well calculated to relieve promptly. gladly
add my Endorsement of it 10 many others
]. ]. CASEY, Professional Oarsmau
The Doctors signature and directions every botfia
Urstd pamplllet free Sold every where. Price s. cts
six bottles, sseA l. $. JOHNSON CO.. Boston. 1AsA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The Doctors signature and directions every bots
az bottles, saoa l. 5. JOHNSON Co. Boston. 1AsA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

nently wise one. AS president of the Bel
fast board Of trade. as collector OF Gus
toms, as mayor OF the city. he has acquitted
himself with honor and ability. His
sound Judgment and rare business Ca
pacity especially fit him for the important
position of State assessor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Nm 1910" says Mrs. Selma RecG of Au-
burn, 'eight sons of the late Squire
Reed Of Lewiston were living. Each of
them was married, and in that year they
lived so near one another that enc could
start out and visit them all inside of half
an hour. Now all the sons and seven out
of the eight wives are dead. am the
only one living ont of tho 1G''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

Who says Aroostook has cold climate!
DIR. Owens family of Sherman, dined on
fresh cucumbers last week which he raised
himself this year. He also sent some to
the neighbors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

A "horse-swapping craze" is said to be
raging at Kezar Falls Perhaps this is the
part of Maine, those sensational evange-
lists had reference to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The barn is very bad place in which
to empty the ashes. Oscar c. Record of
Freeman discovered this recently when
he saw 5000 go up in smoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-28

The announcement that the new board
of directors of the Eastern Maine State
Fair Association expect the next annual
fair to be decided Improvement over
preceding ones is gratifying for it is gen.
orally borne in mind that the preceding
ones were of sufficient interest to score a
big success annually.