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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

valuation have become public. They are
SO ridiculous as to imply dense ignorance
or dishonesty On the part of the officials
allowing them. Such instances as the
admittance of fine Isle thread gloves at
the rate of 80 cents per dozen pairs and
razors at 16 cents apiece are sufficient evil
dence for the above conclusions.
Asmight be expected protests have been
made, though with what effect remains
to be seen. A few days ago Secretary
North.of the National Association of Wool
Manufacturers of the United States noti-
fed the treasury department OF a marked
increase in certain wooden goods, which
increase the treasury officials had not
taken notice of in fixing the valuations.
Mr. North states that luster WOODS have
advanced in value nearly so per cent, alpaca
woods So per cent, and mohair woods IS
per cent. He states that the basis of
assessment of duties is 1.-THE value of the
merchandise at the time OF expectation to
the United States, instead Of at the time
when contracts for the goods may have
been made. He suggests, if the invoices
bear evidence that the prices were fixed
prior to the recent rise in the value of the
free wool raw materials, that there be
added the amount of that rise to the in
voice prices Failure to do so, he says
would result in loss of revenue to the gov
eminent, and at the same time operate
unfairly to the domestic manufacturers
employed upon their goods, who are com
PEELED to contend with the invoice prices
of the raw wool material
The government has notified the ap-
praisers to take extra care in examining
wool invoices This may or may not be
done. That depends upon the purpose
of the administration, the honesty of the
officials and the latter's ability to make
correct estimates and secure needed in
formation. At best system which
makes 1t incumbent upon private indi-
viduals to investigate and to inform the
government in order to avoid unjust
Determinations, deserves all the con-
domination which it has received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
MAINE FARMING NOTES.

James Minot of North Sidney had nine
sheep and four lambs killed by dogs re.
Gently.
Dexter Fl. Edwards of Casco, has COW
that lately dropped twin calves They
were marked exactly alike.
The Milo cheese factory is busy place
now. About 35 farmers sell their milk
there, and over 1900 pounds are received
a day.
The strawberry growers report consider
able loss on account Of the recent drought.
Some raised only half Us many berries
this year as last
Mr.. Manley o. Wilson of Searsmont, is
one of the most successful strawberry
growers in Waldo county. He will market
upwards of $50 bushels this season
A. H. Donncll of West Bath is doing a
very successful business with strawbcr-
ries. He has about half an acre of them.
and brings into Bath five or six bushels a
day during the season.
Jerry Beedy and son of Weld have
raised some of the best pigs in that vi.
cinity. When five weeks old one pig
tipped the beam at 3418 pounds and at six
weeks weighed 40 pounds.
The hay crop in Waldo will, it is ex-
pected be about two-thirds as much as
last year. A considerable portion Of last
years crop is still in the barns and will
be carried over, the farmers hoping for bet
ter prices
Il. ID. Tinkham Of Arson, is building a
silo in his barn 10 feet square and 22O feet
high, which he intends to fill with sweet
corn for feeding stock in winter and be-
lieves it pays better than selling corn at
the present prices and buying meal and
grain.
Potatoes were never looking finer than
at present writing, says the Pressure Isle
Star-Heraid. As rule the fields have
come up evenly, the bugs are not doing
any damage, and the plants are yery
thrifty and flourishing. The prospect Is
that Aroostook will have big potato
crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
Somerset.
PALM YRA.


Haying is the order of the day, with the
prospect of a heavy crop.-Walter heeh
and family of Stoneham. Mass, are stop
ping at his new summer residence -lha
Kicks of New York, is visiting her uncle
d. G. Robinson-The celebration OF the
Fourth was a grand affair. 1t was ar
ranged principally by the grange. fantas-
tics paraded in the morning. AT H. 81
the crowd gathered at Point Pleasant, IN
the grove on the shore Of Whites pond
where the Palmyra Cornet BAND gave
some very fine music. After picnic dln'
ner Hon. Ruel Robinson of camden,
was introduced and delivered the Dest
Fourth of July address ever listened TO ID
this town Mr. Robinson was born here
and Is tho son of d. G. Robinson, no" Nv
ing in town. In the evening large
crowd gathered at the residence OF Walter
Keen's, where a fine display of fire works
was mado all of which was furnished by
Mr.. Keen. The band furnished music
Alfred Townes of Boston and John Nut
tale of Black Poole. Manchester county,
England. who have been stopping with NJ.
NJ Jewett for few days, have returned
TO Boston Joseph Chase is quite sick
George Homestead and family of Bangor,
spent the Fourth in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
GOSSIP OF THE ORANGES.

Dirigo Grange, Freedom, conferred the
third and fourth degrees on IL candidates
at recent meeting. At the close of the
session refreshments were served.
Northern Star Grange, Woolwicb, will
take vacation through the present
month. This grange recently gave a
strawberry festival which was much en-
joyed
The July meeting of Androscoggin Po-
mona Grange has been postponed to Wed
nesday, August Z, and will be held with
Wales Grange. The programme arranged
for July will be presented at this meet
ing.
The next session OF Castle Hill Grange
will be July 18th Subject for discussion.
" Resolved, That Scolding Wife ia Worse
Than Drunken Husband - Question
to be opened by Vernon Wilder and Pen
Craig, affirmative; Mrs. Mae Porter and
Sarah Kennedy, negative.
Grange Visitor: 1t won't take neigh
bors long to discover what the grange is
really worth to its members II substanti-
al good comes from subordinate grange,
those outside the gates Will soon appre-
clate 1t. Then the seed must be sown.
PATRONS can do this by talking of grange
WORK and the real good it does them.
Sunrise Grange, Winterport, recently
held successful Harvest feast There
was large attendance, many being pres
ent from neiGhboring oranges. Sunrise
orange Is holding interesting meetings
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regularly, and many new members have
been added the present year. Worthy
Master W. S. Littlefield is proving very
efficient officer.
Monmouth Grange is one of the most
prosperous oranges of kennebec county.
Since the beginning of the year 1895, 3S
new names have been enrolled, bringing
the total membership up to 101 A fine
set Of oak chairs for the officers were re-
Gently purchased and through the efforts
of the lady members sufficient money has
been raised to purchase a library, which
will be ready for use by September /.
Socially, the grange pays us for all it is
worth in time and dues If you would
know Its real value, compare the people,
old and young, who attend the grange
with those in communities where the
grange does not exist. This constant
meeting together is giving case and grace
of manner, polish, fluency and form to
thought, and assurance and aggressive
perseverance. H. +. Hayes, lecturer Ore
gon State Grange.
Hillside Grange East Thorndike. cele-
DRAFTED the fifth anniversary of it's organi-
zation on the evening of June goth. There
was large number present. Members
of Star of Progress Grange, jackson and
Sunlight Grange, Knox, participated APP
propriate remarks were made by Worthy
Master Webb, also by Worthy Master W.
S. Dolliff of Sun Light and others. A
bountiful treat was enjoyed. The literary
programme consisting of readings, recita-
tions, dialogues, songs, etc, was rendered
with pleasing effect. Poems, "lhe
Grange" read by Mrs Emma Gordon, and
Hillside Grange" read by Mrs. Mary
Littlefeld, were particularly fitted to the
occasion. 1t was remarked that Hill
side" had not lost member by DEATH
since It's organization. Sympathetic re-
marks were made concerning two absent
sick brothers and members were delegated
to take to them liberal portion of the
treat The next morning members of the
grange and others were saddened by the
announcement that Harry Jones, one Of
tho above sick members, had died in the
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
Cycling and Health.

Tho finest KING of exercise is that which
exaltS the mind and gives a glow to the
whole system, The bicycle does all of that,
writes correspondent in Health Culture,
who has tried all kinds of athletics. Ho
has noted that persons with bilious tend
encies are especially benefited by bicycle
exercise. 1t increases the solvent force OF
tho blood. Circulation is stimulated
More fresh otr enters the lungs and oxy-
genres the blood. 1t not only stirs up n
torpid liver and opens the pores, but drives
away the "blues"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

nearer the wire in cases where only few
say five or less-horses start in any race.
Take the case of the free-for all. Seldom
more than five horses start in these races,
the flag is at the hundred yard post, two
can pluck one to their, hearts' content.
With the flag but a hundred feet from the
wire they could not this, but the race
would be won on It's merits. Can we not
have this improvement also? We certainly
should To be more particular, let us sup
pose that in a pacing free all Robert
J., John r. Gentry and Joe Patchen
should start. All three horses are pos
sessed of practically tho same rate of
speed, and any two could easily do the
third up, one going at him one heat and
the other the next, while the third horse
in each was taking it easy, just dropping
inside the flag and walking home after it
had been dropped. With the flag hun
dred feet from the wire no such game
could be played.
Mr.. Z. X. Woodman, the well known
Fearnaught trainer has sold to +. l.
Franklin, Esq, of North Attleboro a bay
gelding by Olympus that showed mile
in 2 SO, quarter in 81 seconds, also anoth-
er, road horse. Mr. Franklin is prom
inent Massachusetts, horseman and the
owner of Likewise, 2.171S Imogene az,
2.264, and several other Franklin county
bred ones.
That the fast colt Larabie owned by
Geo. W. Leavitt, has entirely recovered
from his recent illness, was demonstrated
a week ago, when he stepped mile for
Samp Wilson in a.21 a last half in l. 1917,
last quarter in 80 x seconds
DR.. W. +. Bisbec of Canton, bought
high priced horse last week and has
named her Trilby because of her perfect
feet.
That hardy and game old horse, Pilot
Knox, 2,19M, now twenty years old, went
good race at Denver a few days ago.
where he took second place in 220.
The horse, Jubilee Wilkes, was a great
surprise to the talent at Mystic recently.
He is by Glencoe Wilkes, son of Alcan.
tara, and is owned by a comparatively
poor man. Until short time before his
race he had not been mile better than
2 22, and in his last work Nay drove him
IA. 1t was something of surprise to
see the race won in one and one-half sec.
onds faster time
So far this season 1t is the general
opinion Of the best, horsemen that the
chances have been against extreme speed
over the New England tracks. The
weather has not been that which horsemen
like for proper training. Ever since the
disappearance of winters snow and ice
cold and warm weather have alternated,
and the cold was by far in the ascendant.
Experienced trainers state that the
gear will be a cold one on the whole.
This will work against the horses There
has been less than two weeks of real warm
weather, and that came so suddenly
that it was too warm The horses have
had no good weather to work in, and the
speed prospect is rather low. The out
look, also, is for continuance of the same
in and out weather for the season, with a
prospect of relatively slow year for the
sulkies. Bangor Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The gospel of good roads is rapidly
spreading. 1t is only question of time
and not long time either-when the
movement in this direction will become
general Already New Jersey and Massa-
chusetts have long strides in the improve
ment of the highways; both having excel
lent laws providing for state aid in the
work. Tho results of this legislation are
already beginning to manifest themselves
In tho better roads TO be found in those
states. Connecticut is the latest state to
legislate for good roads A law recently
passed there provides for the appointment
of commissioners to oversee the work of
macadamizing roads, and assess the cost
of the Improvement in three equal parts
on the town, the county and the state.
The states outlay Is limited to s75, 600.
While this sum is not large enough to ac-
beginning, and out of it will undoubtedly
come vastly improved highways in the
Nutmeg state. There seems to be no good
reason why the highways of the new
world should not vie with those of the old
world in point of permanency and excel
lonce, and now that the people OF this
country are becoming thoroughly aroused
to the Importance of this question there
is reason to believe that it will be but a
question of comparatively few wears
when such will be the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
An UBIQUITOUS system,

1t is apparent that no one will ever
know how much the revenue, from the
tariff upon imports, has fallen off by rea-
son of underyaluations under the ad
valorem system. 1t is safe to assume.
however, that the government Is the
poorer by many hundreds of thousands of
dollars and that the injustice being done
to the home manufacturers under this
notwithstanding system cannot be esti.
mated, though enormous and likely to
increase rather than diminish. 1t was in
opposition Co the experience of the pas,
that the ad valorem were substituted for
the specific duties and there is little j,
any doubt but what the change was made
with view to lessening Tie duty farther
than the Democratic Congress dared to dc
by direct legislation.
Already numerous instances of under
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
IN THE COUNTRY HOUSE.
Inexpensive Furnishing-A Pretty Substi-
tute For the Brass Bedstead.


AS cheap bedstead and good substitute
for the brass ones now so generally in use,
and which are more or less expensive, Dec
orator and Furnisher recommends those
made of iron with II brass knob at each
corner. Single ones of this kind, well
made, cost So and look well painted white
or any delicate light color leaving, of
course, the polished brass ball at the cor
ners as decoration.
Simple spreads to cover these beds may
be made from the cheapest materials A
piece of transparent muslin lined with
blue, pink, yellow or green cambria, with
pillowshams to match is all that Is re-
quircd. In n young girls room the iron
bcdstcad is painted pale pink, a coat of
varnish giving it an enameled look A
plain swiss muslin covcrlid and pillow
sham are edged with narrow lace and lined
with pale pink cambria. The corners of
the pillowsham arc finished with a flat
bow Of pink ribbon, and nothing daintier
can be imagined.
A double iron bedstead decorated with
brass balls is painted white with gold
lines and has covcrlid of white scrim.
which costs about IL cents yard, lined
with cambria of IA delicate yellow shade. A
narrow edging of ball fringe completes the
spread, and the pillowshams are made to
match. The spreads should be made largo
enough to reach nearly to the floor on
either side, and across tho foot O plain
piece may be made and fastened across like
valance.
A bedstead is doubtless q more graceful
object when draped with curtains, and
tai " mi hpc cti tinl- 60 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

Now that so many employers are raising
wages of their own volition there seems
less for the labor organization to do. We are
not disposed to advise, but would suggest
that there is ample opportunity for the
energies of labor organization, and the
present seems to be particularly good
time to make the most of these opportu-
mites 1t may be well to call attention
to two of these--ohild labor and the
sweating system. Both are unmitigated
evils and tho only question is how to get
rid of them. Perhaps the labor organiza-
tions are the only avenues through which
the relief can come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

A brother of Mr.. Baliour, the new first
lord of the treasury, has been appointed
chief secretary for Ireland under the Sails
bury government. The new secretary
is somewhat unknown; but so was his
distinguished brother when he won his
spurs in the same position, only few
years ago. The day has gone when youth
Is a reproach to n man politically-either
in the old or the new world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

Heretofore the best grindstones have
been imported, notwithstanding the gen
eral belief that somewhere in our great
country stone of equally fine grain and
other qualities could be found. This is
just what has happened In the Black Hills
region, and company with a big capital
has been formed to quarry and manufac-
ture the stones Americans are fast realiz-
ing that the description "boundless in re-
sources" is not misapplied to this country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The prowess Of Cornell in competition
with English university oarsmen In the
Henley regatta will be tested today.
Cornell crew must be taken with grain
of calf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

Everything now indicates that the hay
makers will want to rake after care
fully. A falling off of fifty per cent in
the crop is reported east OF the Mississippi
the province of Quebec and Ontario.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
CHRONIC Rheumatism.

Chronic rheumatism is o tliathesis and
requires the regulation of all the habits
of life. According to Good Health the diet
should be fruits, grains, nuts and mod
crate allowance of'milk. Avoid meats and
all stimulating foods. Drink abundance
OF water. Warm bathing two or three
times n week Is beneficial. The body
should be clothed with flannel, summer
and winter Exercise is Of great value as
o remedy, although difficult of application
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The Ammen ram has been more or less
of surprise to all who have seen it, ever
since its shape became apparent upon the
ways at Bath. Moreover, there was
somewhat of shock when it was learned
that the craft did not fulfil conditions.
But these surprises and shocks did not
compare with those of the man who
touched a piece of mechanism while visit
ing the Jam the other day There was a
placard which said hands off, but he
didn't heed it, Indeed there had been
many before him that hadn't needed the
warning and so the part in question had
been charged with electricity The result
was that this particular individual was
iloored by the shock as every other offend
er that had preceded him deserved to be.
That sign will be Needed hereafter by
visitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

France is agitating the question of re-
stricted immigration. There is less agi
tation, but no inconsidcrablc thinking,
over tho deplorable sources of degenera-
ton that are sapping the French people,
whose death ratio has exceeded the birth
rate in several Of the past few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

Kentucky has produced many political
freaks; but nothing as yet more anoma-
lous than her present free silver guberna
torial candidate on sound money plat
form. 1t is combination that would
make an excellent sdeshow for Buffalo
Bills Wild West show
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
Daily 8rnnebet aournal.
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
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLEIGH s.
FLYST, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
Tired in the Morninn.

Sidney, Ne, June 6, 1885, have been
troubled with that tired feeling in the
morning. and was thin in flesh. / began
taxing Hoods Sarsaparilla and now |
weigh more than l have for a long time
l am very thankful for the benefit derived
from Hoods Sarsaparilla and recommend
IL 20 all who are sickly. Miss Ethel NJ
Thayer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

There have been many good replies to
"Coin's Financial School, but the..bes of
all are the market reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

All girls, and Pa Cleveland will be a
radical woman's rights advocate one of
these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
MAINE GOSSIP.
Fair to middlin' hay weather, "

Maine has the best of wishes for the
success of the Cotton Exposition at At
lanta Ga, but having no appropriation
made will not send a commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
The Necessity of Exercise,

People who do not exercise sufficiently
have flabby flesh, soft and sickly muscles,
ana their bones are dry as chalk and ara
easily broken In fall. On the other hand
IL sufficient exercise is taken, the bones
are full OF sap and have spring Of 1exi-
biiity that will resist fracture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

ton to limit the size of the cannon
cracker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

Mrs Jonathan Rowe of South Atkin-
son, had been totally blind for twenty
years, until few days ago, when she
suddenly recovered her sight. Since then
she has been able to see between the hours
of and o'clock P, NJ. At other times
she is as blind as formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

A burglar was accidentally captured at
ing horse shoe for a key, Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The American shipbuilder has fine
illustration of the last wooden ship built
in this country. 1t is the ship Aryan and
was launched July 10, 1894, from the
yard of Chas. V. Minott Phppsburg Con-
lar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

HOODS PILLS cure sick headache.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The boom of late in new halls for secret
organizations is still on and Union is to
have a fine Odd Fellows block that will
be an ornament to that thriving village
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BLIK.
Organised lsls.
BANKING ROOMS fsS WATER ST,

TRusfnns-Wm. 8. Badger. J. II. Naulsv. I.
Y. cornish, Lendall Titcomb, B. p. Parro3
Deposits received and placed on intsrssf ths
nrst day Of every month.
Interest paid or credited ON sccount Nm An.
nI5. " Wednesday OF February and Augusf,
% deposits are exempt by law from al taxss,
M accounts are strictly confidential.
z omnistrstors. Guardians. Trustees, nasSis7
apredn nDWIN Q. DUDLEY, ssssa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The Institute of Instruction has begun
its four days session at Portland and it is
hoped that the good results anticipated
NAV be realized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The Tooth anniversary of the founding
of the Chestnut street Methodist church
at Portland, will be the occasion for
celebrating the centennial of Portland
McthOdsn in October.