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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
PRESENCE OF MIND.
A Story Of a Man Who Stood High In tho
Financial World.

TlHhhCinA w oAAus
Charles Fair, the only male heir of the
late James G. Fair, sat in the billiard
room of the Palace hotel talking to some
pioneer friends of his father.
"Do you know, Charlie, that a book Of
"reminiscences of your father would sell
like hot cakesP You ought to put the data
In the hands of some publisher and let him
issue the volume. What do you think
about it?''
The son smiled and looked up at the
talker as he replied:
"Why don't you do it?'
"Me do it," exclaimed the man with
the publishing ideas. II didn't know
him.
Neither did l." answered Charles.
"Nobody knew him. don't think man
ever lived who enjoyed his confidence.
can assure you that he was the same
strange man to me that he was to others,
and his iron rule to keep his own counsel
was never broken.
Whenever he did fall into a confidential
and chatty mood, it was to jest about
something or to theorize. / recall story
he once told Alfred E. Davis, his old part
her. The story have in mind was woven
into serious conversation, and he never
cracked a smile over it. Before proceeding,
however, l must tell you that in the Com
stock mines a ladder goes down the side of
each shaft, and every twelfth rung is iron,
So as to give the whole additional strength
Well, father said to him:
Davis, do you know I was almost
killed once in the Crown Point miner
How was that, Jim?'
4 -;nrv hn
shaft to see If everything was all right and
lost my balance. Being unable to recover
myself, toppled over and fell. Yes Da-
Wis, fell. / must have gone about 100 feet
when it suddenly struck me that If didn t
begin doing something pretty quick I
would go clear through to hades, so
reached out and grabbed rung OF the lad
der. 1t broke, and grabbed tho next.
That broke, too but l reached for the
third, which also gave way, and the next
and the next, and so on, but it broke my
fall, and in about five minutes l reached
the bottom little Jared up, but perfectly
sound.
Davis looked at him out of tho corners
of his eyes fow seconds and said
What did you do, Jim, when you
came to the twelfth rungs Did you grasp
at that too?' ..
Why missed it. Do you think l
wanted to smash everything that was in
the mine' -
When Charles finished his story, he was
laughing more heartily than any one else
in the crowd and could not be prevailed
upon to recall anything more that had
come from the lips of his famous financial
father. San Francisco Call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

The Journal has several times spoken
of the beautiful work, Picturesque Gar
diner" which has been in process of pre-
paration for some time past The book
has now been issued, and is, in all re-
spects, a credit to the city; indeed, we do
not remember to have ever seen anything
of the kind that was superior to 1t, and 1t
cannot fail to be benefit to the city
whose enterprising board of trade was
responsible for she publication. Unlike
most works OF this character, this book is
free from advertising matter. 1t is de-
voted exclusively to Gardiner views; and
the manner in which they are presented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Little Fear OF the Result.
Bangor News }

No true lover of his country, whatever
his party affiliations may be, will feel
otherwise than pleased with the strong
and unmistakable tone Of Americanism
which pervades President Cleveland's let
ter TO Congress on the Venezuelan ques-
ton. There have been occasions in the
past when Mr.. Cleveland's attitude OH
affairs of great Importance involving con-
troversy with foreign nations, has left him
open to the suspicion of weakness as to
his foreign policy. But he is squarely on
his feet in the present instance and there
Is no installing his advocacy of the Monroe
doctrine, nor his belief in its application
to the matter In dispute. There
is little fear of the result at the hands of a
Republican Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

Pine Tree Division, No. 16. of the
Order of Railroad conductors held their
annual meeting, at Portland, Sunday
evening and elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: Chief conductor.
X. c. Laselle; assistant chief conductor,
T. ID. Jewell, secretary and treasurer, S
;, Cahill; senior conductor, K. W. Cook
junior conductor, C. E. Tryon; inside
sentinel, j. l. Stevenson; outside sentinel,
W. f. Cotton.
For some weeks Kezar Falls has been
agitated over the absence of Everett
Towle Of that village, who was a private
in the L. S. artillery, stationed at Fort
PEBBLE, Portland, and whose term of ger
Vice expired about five weeks ago, when
he was paid about 5000. 1t appears from
a statement of one of the sergeants of
Towle's old company at the fort that
Towlc went from Portland to Chicago
and Is all right, and has re-enlisted in the
army at that city.
/. Washington county archaeologists are
puzzling over curious jawbone recently
found in clump of alders not far from
Whitneyville. The bone is oval, quite
slender, and contains five rows of teeth.
These teeth are flat, about half an inch in
length and at the roots about the same in
breadth, tapering to sharp point The
outer row stands erect. and numbers
thirty on either side, while the remaining
rows shut inwards against the jaw, fitting
nicely upon each other, the points of the
teeth In each row, not quite reaching to
the points of those in the preceding row.
which enables one to count them readily
-
Jaw which is extended about a foot either
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Johns ons1 Anody1le Lininent
Cures Every Form of Inflammation.

is artistic In the highest degree. 1t illus
trates what can be done in the photog-
raphers' art, as we'll as in printing and
half tone work. The work is an exhaus-
tive one; in fact nothing seems to have
been overlooked or omitted. 1t is printed
on magnificent quality of 125 pound
paper and has 112 pages. The mechanical
part OF the work was done by the Lake
side Press Of Portland. The journal
acknowledges thanks to the Gardiner
board of trade for copy of this beautiful
little volume which will be a valued adj
dition to our library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
STATE NEWS.
Ar00sto0k.
MASARDIS.

Monday, Dec. 9th, was quite an ex-
citing day in this place, the rails on the
Ashland branch of the b. and A. r. r.
being laid through this place on that day.
AS the citizens wished to give the railroad
employees a dinner, Mr.. Trites wished it
to be d five O'Clock dinner, and at that
hour there was quite a crowd at the
schoolhouse where the dinner was to be
served. 1t is estimated that there were
about 1875 railroad men enjoyed the din
ner. There was a number from Ashland
and some from Oxbow.-W. H. Rowe,
Jr, Fred Greenlaw and Miss Jennie Stin-
son went to Houlton, Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Knowlen have gone
to Presque Isle, for few days.-Mr.
Leslie Bean and George Washburn from
Pressure Isle, are visiting friends here
The mumps are visiting many here just
now.-Mrs. Lillian Howard has gone to
Island Falls, to visit her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Will Leavitt.-Miss Alice Libby
OF Pittsfield, closed a successful term of
high school here Dec. 13. 1t closed with
a socisble in the evening. Mabel and
Daisy Murphy from Ashland, are visiting
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
PRESS COMMENTS.
Yes. the Air Should be Cleared.
New York Press.)

The London Observer closes an article
on Yankee Bluster" with what it i'm
pertinently calls a distinct warning
that America stands on the same foot
ing as other powers, and that 'persis-
tent unfriendliness, which is its express
sion for the maintenance of the Monroe
doctrine, should be met in the same
spirit and might have wholesome In
flucncc in clearing the air Perhaps
there is some truth in this last little hint
We are inclined to think that our relations
with Great Britain will never be satisfac
tory until by some striking incident she
has been made to understand that the
United States fear many things more
than they fear a war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

Sarah Bcrnhardt cannot spell we'll, and
one of our own most cherished actresses
does not always spell correctly In re-
cent autograph letter Of hers we find 'oc-
cured" Then Bismarck never could spell.
He himself has confessed to "a lack of
diligence at school," as a consequence Of
which his letters contain many spelling
errors. John Bright was another states
man somewhat weak in the same particu-
lar. Even Oliver Wendell Holmes made q
mistake in spelling the rather common
word Indispensable, which he wrote
indispensable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Efficient Service RECOGNIZED.

On Dec 90, 1898, Hon. Edward Wiggin
was elected to his first term as master of
the Maine State Grange. He had amply
demonstrated at that time his qualifica-
congratulated the order upon its wise
selection of State master. Since assum-
ing the duties of that office Mr.. Wiggin
has had the pleasure of witnessing a
steady and remarkably healthy growth of
the organization throughout the entire
State. To this growth he has very
materially contributed. His home Is in
the midst of one~of the most prosperous
agricultural centres OF the State His
experience in agriculture has been prac-
tical and quite extensive. He has kept
in touch with the educational work in
has informed his mind and ripened his
judgment. He has taken an active part
in state legislation for several years and
during his service IN the Maine Senate
has been conspicuous as "A representative
of the farming and educational interests
of the State. He deserved a reelection and
the fact that he received 113 more votes
than his leading competitor is conclusive
evidence that the order recognized his
efficient service. 1t is wise policy to ex-
tend the time of such service to the full
est limit set by precedent. Again the
Journal would congratulate the State
Grange and State Master Wiggin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

In the dark days of our Civil War, Lord
Salisbury hoped to see this nation, divided
against itself, and humblcd. in the dust
He was disappointed. Our population at
that time was LEES than thirty five mil
lions; today 1t Is nearly sixty five millions
Then it was arrayed section against Sec
tion, and though England did all she dared
In the way Of aiding the Secessionists, the
government survived: American princi-
pies were strengthened by the ordeal
Now when we are n united people and
nearly twice as powerful as we were thir-
tyflye years ago, does Lord Salisbury in
the insolent manner he has assumed in
this controversy presume to tell us those
principles are obsolete, that the Munroe
doctrine might have been a pretty fair
sort of n thing once upon time, don't
chcrknow but II doesn't Ego" now? He
will think twice before undertaking it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Knox.
WASHINGTON.

There Is to be Christmas tree, and
baked bean supper at town hall, on the
eve of the cath. A grand good time is
expected.-There will also be trees at
Central and Grange halls, Christmas eve,
and also ball at the former. DR.. S. B.
Overlook of Pomfret CT, is visiting his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

figure out . perspective comfortable sur
plus" In his latest report, and new issue
Of bonds is certainly imminent If the
government pays it's bills and maintains
its gold reserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
The Venezuela Dispute
Bangor Wing and Courier. }

The special message sent to Congress,
Il tuesday, by the President, in transmit
ting the Venezuelan correspondence, will
be very apt to give some of the cuckoo
statesmen fit of nervous prostration.
Every reference to the Monroe doctrine
in connection with this and other foreign
questions has been designated by these
time servers as "jingoism." 1t made no
difference how dignified the language, or
how unanswerable the argument might
be in support of a recognition of the prin
ciples of this doctrine, the clock always
struck on the hour and the cry was al
ways the same.
Whether it is due to the infusion of new
blood in the office of the department of
state or whether the President while
waiting for a chance shot at the ducks has
had vision, placing before him the mis-
takes Of his foreign policy in other direc-
tions, we are unable to state, but the fact
remains from whatever source 1t comes
the message is flat-footed declaration in
support of the Moroe doctrine.
This has the ring of true American spirit
with which we are glad to credit the
President even at this late day. From this
out he will have to be classed as a lingo"
as this is exactly the doctrine heretofore
denounced by many of his admirers as
"jipgoism." The spirit of the message
will doubtless find a ready response in
Congress which will welcome this crafty
ing if tardy assertion of American prin-
ciples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

The address of state Master Wiggin
before the Maine Grange deserves all the
compliments it Is receiving Those who
differ from some Of Mr.. Virgins views
respecting taxation must conccde that he
states his position candidy and fearlessly.
At the close of his first term rs State
Master the grange Is In remarkably
prosperous condition and it ought to be in
the most favorable mood for listening to
such ominently sound sense as this:
1--WE as farmers have long been taught
that capital Invested in other calings is
necessarily our natural enemy. On the
other hand men who have their capital
invested in mercantile and manufacturing
interests seem to think that in matters of
legislation affecting industrial interests
they must perforce antagonize the agri-
c ultural classes. I maintain that this
Is all wrong. Tho interests of the
different industries In our State are iden-
tical and the prosperity of one is init
mately connected with the successful
prosecution of all the others. No industry
In the State, even if it have tho power,
can afford from a financial point of view,
to Cypress another and put it at a disad-
vantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

Salisbury must have felt assured that
the administration would back down,
judging from the supercilious tone Of
his replies He has to reckon however,
not with the administration but with the
American people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
A Vengeful Lover.

Friend-Well, your old love has married
your rival, l see.
Discarded Suitor fendishly)-S' death
I've got even with him! They will qu~-
rel the first week. fight the second and
separate forever in the third.
Friend-Great snakesi What have you
done?
Discarded Suitor-I presented the bride
with one of those little fluffy, red eyed,
snarling, barking pet dogs.-New York
Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Democratic "Bles sings
cortland Oregonian.)

Under the present tariff system there
has been an increase of 30 per cent in the
total of imports of manufactures, and of
nearly 100 per cent in the imports of agri-
cultural products. into the United States.
These are the blessings" that account
for the hard times that our people are
having, but not really enjoying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Daily Keuuebse 9oarnal.
TERMS: 800 Per Pear.

No notice whatever will be taken OF IN
signed communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HHLD RHspossTBLR
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all lamentations relating TO cub
scriptfons and Advertisements to BURLEreH d
RLYnf, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

The Maine fishermen are not done
grumbling over their hard luck the past
week
Governor Cleaves made another Of his
popular appointments In naming Sanford
l.. Fogg for municipal judge of Bath.
Mr. Fogg Is graduate Of Bowdoin in
the class of 80 and since being admitted
to the bar has very rapidly attained rank
in his profession. None are more pleased
to hear of the appointment than Mr.
Fogg' old college friends.
Everyone but those who skate have
been wishing for good snowstorm.
But those who skate seem to be In the
majority. hereabouts. Eks
After this week Oxford county courts
will know Paris Hill no more.
The Richmond Bee has been laying
away an appetizing store for the readers
of its Christmas edition. This edition
contains 16 pages of interesting matter
within an attractive cover The whole is
handsomely illustrated, there being half
tone portraits of Richmond's business
men and pleasing views Of different places
in and about that attractive village. The
publication reflects great credit upon
Publisher W. +. Durham and Editor G.
K. Ames.
BY the way what attractive Christmas
editions the publishers of Maine wceklies
are getting out this year. A glimpse of
them dispels any delusions about dull
times.
Maine Changers are 'forehauded v
what other organization has $4,000 in the
treasury and isn't surprised thereats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

England need expect on the part Of the
United States only such hesitancy as may
be necessary to first accurately determine
that we are right. Then We shall go
ahead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

Evidently there Is misfit Judge in
Chattanooga. One who resorts to pistol
practice to settle his personal difficulties,
10 better qualified for service in state
prison than on the bench.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
DECEMBER MAGAZINES.
The Arena.

The December number of this progress
sive magazine Is a notable addition to
current literature. Its list of contribu-
tors is an exceptionally strong one. The
opening paper is the first series of Per
sonal Recollections of Americas Seven
Great Poets. 1t is accompanied by a
number of handsome half tone portraits.
"The Wonders of Hypnotism as Recently
Demonstrated by Leading French Scien-
tists'' are discussed by Henry Gaullieur.
Prof. Richard L. Ely writes on Why the
Government Should Own the Telegraph )"
and Justice Walter Clark discusses "The
Legal Aspect of the Telegraph and Tele-
phone Services The topics discussed in
the remaining papers are fully in keeping
with the broad, fearless, progressive spirit
which has characterized this magazine
from its inception. (Arena Pub. Co.,
Copley Square, Boston, Mass.)
Godey's Magazine
for December is typical Christmas mum
Der. Among the many articles and
stories especially appropriate to the holt
day season are Holiday Decorations, +"
Christmas, Past and Present. Christ
mas Day in Japanese Go Down." "A
Visit from Santa Claus, " and Dick Leg
gett's Wifes Childrens Christmas !"
Other articles are ''The General Fedora
tion of Women's Clubs" ARTISTS in
Their Studios" and Masterpieces of
French Sculpture. (The Cooley Co., SO
Lafayette Place, New York;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

The "new woman movement will
probably gather new impetus with the
advent Of leap year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

The effect of the Presidents message
on England is weakened by the pr sence
of Ambassador Bayard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Over
lock Miss Susie Turner of North Wash
ington. is at work at the Central house.
Louis Mcneil, who recently exchanged
farms with Mr.. Sprague of Jefferson, is
moving his household goods to that town.
Leslie Cargill went to Waldoboro, last
week, where he has employment with
Mr. Gliddcn, the gravestone man.-Lewis
White of Augusta, who recently pur-
chased the John Lavensaler place, has
moved here with his family.-Mrs. G. b.
Luce, who has been confined to the house,
for some weeks, with nervous prostration,
is again able to be about. Dorman of
Union, placed fine monument in the
Levensaler cemetery, last week, in
memory of Mr.. and Mrs. Doe.-Lewis
Speed of Rockland was in town On bust
ness last week.-Henry Turner who has
been employed at Worcester, Mass, for
some time, is at home.-Miss Thelda
Sukeforth of Globe, is at work at T. S.
Bowden 's.-John Luce, while saving
wood last week, met with an accident,
saving finger almost off.-Mrs. Martha
Fish, who has been at work at Waldo
boro, is visiting here.-Mrs. Addie Gam
mon of Lyons, Col, is visiting friends In
town.-Thomas Pierpoint is very ILL
There is to be a harvest feast at grange
hall, next Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

In parts Of Austria and Italy there is
superstition that the human saliva is
cure for blindness The idea probably
originated in the miraculous healing of
blind man recorded in one Of the gospels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

The "Jingo" cry Ia stuck fast in the
throat of the poor cuckoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
THE PRESS ON THE MESSAGE.
Satisfaction for Once.
portland Press }

The President had the satisfaction of re-
ceiving unanimous approval of his mes
sage on the Venezuelan question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Sagadahoc.
BOWDOINHAM.

school in the village, which is fairly
patronized. o. Fisher is slowly re
covering from his recent severe illness
Ira d. Frost is sick with typhoid fever.
Elizabeth Andrus continues very low.
Rev. G. E. Springer, has lately been
promoted to grandpa. The little fellow
conterring the title lives in Toledo, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
-.sn9TE uVSyn7:

The Maine. fishermen are not done
over their hard luck the past
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

Everyone but those who skate have
been wishing for Il good snowstorm.
But those who skate seem to be in the
ma jority. hereabouts. E&f.#
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-23
Scranton Glass Co...............
Economy Steam Heat &
New York Produce Market.

New York, Nov. 22-Flour-Weak.
Wheat-More active, firmer: No. 2 red
store and elevator. 67aG1Ac.: aolat, 6Sla
aGSlac.; f. o. b.. 6Sa6SAc.; ungraded red, 81
a70c.: No. | northern, C3& a65c.; options
closed firm and unchanged from yester-
day. Corn-Dull, iiriner: No. 2 at Ssit a3ic.;
elevator, 37a37l4c.; atloat; options dull, de-
clined 1sahc.; November. S57sc;; December,
3i7sc.; January, 3i2sc.; May, $3.50. Oats
Dull: easier; options dull; weaker; No
vember. 222c.; December, 23isc.; January,
2s5sc.: May, 259sc.; spot prices. No. 2 at
223Ic.; No. 2 white. 2iha2llac.; No. 2 Chi
cago, 24c.; No. 2 at 22c.: No. 3 white. %
a23l4c.: mixed western, 2Sa2ic.; white 90.
and white state, 2ia2Sc. Beef-Steady,
quiet, unchanged. ~Lard-Firm, quiet;
western steam, s5.75 asked; city, $40; No.
vember. $5.75 noIninal: refined, moderate
Geniand; continent. $685.; South America,
$500; compound, 4aia5hc. ~Pork-Stcady,
quiet; mess, s9.50al0. ~Butter-Fancy. firm;
state dairy. 12a2lc.; do. creamery, 1~la22lac. !:
western dairy, ~10iaa15c.; do. creamery, II
a23c.; do. June, 15a2lc.; do. factory. 9al6c. {;
Eleins. 23c.; imitation creamery. False.
Checse-Quiet. unchanged. Eggs-Quiet,
steady: state and Pennsylvania, 22a2Gc.;
ice house, 1Ga20c.; do. per case, s3.5Oai 30:
western fresh. 2la231:c.; do. per case, $3.50
ai.25; lined, l6laai7c.; do. per case, $S.5oai.