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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD.
Bottle Containing Message from Ship Never
sink Fished Up at Sea.

New Bedford, Mass, July s,-A bottle
was flshed up in the bay, Sunday, in
which was note dated February Is,
1895, purporting to be from the ship
Neversink, Capt. H. j. Carl, Calico to
st. John, n. B. The note said that the
Neversink was in the gulf stream, water
logged. with a heavy northwest gale
blowing, and the crew expected to lose
their lives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
martha's Vineyard Summer Institute for
Teachers.

Cottage City, Mass, July s.-The
Martha's Vineyard summer institute for
teachers began its 18th annual session, to-
day, with large attendance, represent
Ing nearly every state and territory In the
union. Twenty instructors were present.
Special lectures and entertainments will
be given during the five weeks session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

Allie Preble Of Bowdolnham, was walk
Ing behind moving machine which he
was driving, Wednesday, and the horse
stopped suddenly, causing the boy to step
IN front of the knife Of tho machine. badly
cutting his leg There are doubts of
whether the log can be saved, says the
Bath Enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The Hamilton mills at Anesbury, Mass
were started, Monday. Agent Dunn
claims $50 looms are running, and he ex !.
poets to add TO this nuinb-r each day.
The strikers held a meeting in the fore.
noon. There was no trouble at the omen.
ing of the mill gates, and none is expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
rothcrsI Mon,ers., srotbers,,,

MIS-. WiSsLOv's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN while TEETH Nc, with PERFECT
SUCCESS. IL S0OfIfES the CHILD, SOf1rENS the
GUMS, ALLAfS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO,
and is the best remedy for DIAERII,EA. Sold by
druggists In every part Of the world BE and ask
ior Mrs. Winslows Soothing syrup" and take
ether kind. Twenty-Five cents q bottle d.gwlyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
Washington Forecast.

Washington, July S.-For Maine: Tues
day, showers; warmer; followed by cooler,
Tuesday night; southerly, shifting to
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The Cornell crew are regainipg their
strength. They rowed over the course at
Henley, Monday morning, in good time.
covering the distance in minutes and
seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
PROBABLY SHOWERS-WARM.

Boston, July S.-Local forecast: Threat
ening weather; probably showers; con-
tinued warm; southwcsterly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

The Cornell crew has been entered in
the Metropolitan Regatta, at Henley,
July 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09
Maine encouragement gicen to
Maine enterprise.
Popular because meritorious.
A marvellous growth.
Name Mutual
FlaE | INSURANCE COMPANY.

HENRY G. STAPLES, Pres. CHAs f. N.sH,V.P.
E. 5. TURNER. Sec. c. w. JONES, Treas.
Board of Directors.
Henry G.. Staples. Chas. E. Nash.
Algernon 5. Bangs. Frank L. Weber.
Jas. 4. Fuller. Chas. II. Blaisdell.
Chas. w Jones.
The only Maine company doing business on
the dividend plan. The policy holders man
age their own business and share in the pro-
fits. The rates always the lowest under any
and all circumstances. Organized under
Maine laws and carefully managed by Maine
business men. Investigate at the home Office,
Masonic Temple, Augusta.
CHAS. II. BLAISDELL,
June26eod3mo Gen'l Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-09

ASO>' . AAAS easy in effect Is cents
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

Going at twenty; no ad eance? N;ring.
down hammer sharply.) Twenty
pounds, Lord Linl<shire.
Mr.. Wilkins (eNcitedly)-I bid twenty
pounds.
Auctioneer - Twenty pounds was
Lord Linl1shire's bid. I particularly
looked at you, but you never spoke.
Mr.. Wilkins OF course not. / I'M.
derstood that you had taken the
twenty pounds mine. 1 certainly
said it.
Auctioneer Very we'll Did any
gentleman hear Mr.. Wilkins twenty:
If SO, he has the privilege of continu
ing the bidding.
Lord Linkshire (after momcnt's
pause) Yes, l did-confound it! i
nodded and thought that you took
mine as GuineaS.
Mr.. wilkins with alacrity)-Twcnty
five pounds.
Mr.. Vernon (Sotto voce to Lord Link
shire}-tluixotry!
Lord Linkshire No, you forget.
This Caesars wife must be above suspi
cion. (AloudD Thirty.
Mr.. Will<ins-Forty.
Lord Linl<shirc-Fifty.
Mr.. Wilkins (visibly palc)--Sixty.
Lord LinlSshire deliberately Ticking
a spccl< off his coat>-Seventy-
Mr.. Vernon (sotto vocc to Lord
Linl1shire)-Lct the lunatic have i: if
he must: it doesn't greatly m after.
Mr.. Will<ins-Eighty.
Lord LinkShirc (sotto voce)-NoL
sense. (AloudD Ninety.
Mr.. Willlins-A hundred.
Mr.. Vernon (sotto voce)-ThiS is sim
ply madness. Let him buy it. and if
you must have it give him his twenty
per cent. on it afterwards.
Auctioneer docking at Lord Link
shire)--Onc hundred pounds Any adj
vance?
Lord Linlshire shakes his head and
the hammer falls. The sale con inucs
somewh at Nat after this. Afterwards,
MIR. Will>ins-I am much obliged to
your lorCship. 1t was quite Il mistake,
for, you know. l certainly did bid
and I particularly wanted the coin.
Lord Linl>shire SO do l. want diet
to complete n series, and thought that
perhaps you could sell it to me.
Mr.. Wilkins-Im very sorry to dis
appoint your lordship, but we had a
commission, aad. curiously enough,
our client mentioned that it was to
complete a series. also.
Lord Linl<shire--Andw wanted to com
plete it pretty badly, / should say,
Judging from the latitude you had.
Mr. Wilkins-\Nell. it was consider
ably above our own estimate, but it
was open commission, and your
lol'dships judgment in these matters is
so good that we couldn't be going far
wrong in following your lead.
Lord Linl<shire Hopefully )-Pcr-
haps. after all, your client might pre-
fer to sell on hearing the price. Are
you al liberty to give me his name?
MIR. Nill1ins-Certainly Lord Link
shire: there could be no objection tc
that, but it isn't a 'hc" at all The
purchaser is a lady.
Lord Linkshire ,s,
Mr.. Vernon "a lady!
MIR. Wil!zins-Hes, we bought for
Miss Herries. and White.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14
A HOME ~ THE SEA.

''Oh: give mo homo by the sea.
Where the wild waves are crested with
foam.'
Was the song that SANG SO toyou>ly.
In the light OF my childhood homo
For the mountains were shutting US in.
And the hills were on every side.
AID VIC could not sec where the days begin.
Nor be sure II tho world be WIDE
But smiled to my mother . smtle
And laughed at my sisters words.
And the ripping brook could hear. tho while.
And the move OF the summon birds.
As sang the song that was sweet to me:
"Oh, give mo a home by tho heaving sea-"
..ohi give me home by the sea.
Where the wild waves are crested with
Was the song that sang all merrily,
As went from my N.Y., mountain o9nH:a home
Did think Of the sunsets hue:
Did think OF the hearts that had loved mo
As badc them joyous adieu?
Did look at the pictured hills
And the emerald wales between:
Did dream OF the faithful love that mis-
All the years that Intervene:
Yes. but longed nwny to bo
Over the hills and beside tho sea
..Oh! give me n home by the seal"
Do sing tho song tonight.
When the waves arc echoine close to mo.
And the pillows arc full in sight?
can see the whtte-win9cd ships
That backward and forward go.
but my longing memory backward slips
To the place where the pine trees grow.
i can see the Wild waves foam,
But whispered nll the while:
"Oh. for a sight OF tho mountain homo.
And the light OF my sisters smile"
And long for the days that used to be,
Ard sing more OF The foH ming sea-
.'Oh! give me home by the sea-"
Lot me sing 1t again To-day
A home-I know not whore it will b.
Nor how I shall tini the way.
But know that a seq is there:
And know there's a sea between:
And know that the banks are forever fair;
And know that the trees green.
L am glad that the hills arise.
In the country where shall so,
That n valley of peace beside them lies
And river runs below.
The hands Of my owl, they reaching for
Oh, give home by the crystal sea.
Julia H. May. in Chicago Advance.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14
SCHOOL AN0 CHURCH.

The old brandy wine ia Ptist church
at Chadd's Ford, Pa, has just cele-
brated it's one hundred and eightieth
Anniversary. Geo. Whitefcld preached
there in 1S7O
The Baptist year book shows the
largest number of baptisms in any OF
the states during last year was in
Texas, "a, sol being reported. Virginia
comes next, with $4,000.
The Greek Catholic Uniates)cl1urc
in the United States is larger than
might be supposed, having fourteen
organiza tions and 10. $50 members
They own thirteen churches. the value
of which is $685.
-Fong Foo Fling. Chinaman of San
Francisco, Is an enthusiastic and ETH
Gent member of the Salvation Army.
1t is rumored that lie will soon he sent
to China to organize and lead an evan
gclistic movement of the army in that
country.
During recent revival services at
Fultonville, n. Y. a s;loonkceper was
converted and e,nptied his entire stock
of liquors in the gutter. In the even
ing hinge bonfire was made OF the
barrels and fixtures, the evangelist
preaching to a great crowd assembled
from the top of an empty whisky bar
rel.
AT the university in Christia MIA,
Sweden, all departments of study are
thrown open equally to both sexes;
and as public officials of the sta te
women are given a fair chance, many
having been appointed postn1s'
tresses. The only career absolutely
close Il to women in C!lristiania is the
legal career.
The Methodist church in Colorado
voted recently to admit women as lay
members Of the general conference in
future. There long and ami
mated discussion over the proposal,
but when it came to a vote the bal OF
ing was sixty in favor of admitting
women and none against, but fifteen
memD ers refrained from voting.
The last commencement at West
Point military academy was attend
ed by five thousand spectators. On
the platform were generals who
had fought in the Union and con-
fctlcrate armies. They were present
to see their sons receive diplomas. Gen.
Rugglec gave the address and delivered
the certific;, tes to the graduating class
bishop Turner of Georgia.. of the
colored Meth ocist church, has returned
from Liberi;, and other parts of y fric,
where he goes regularly IN the inter
ests of his church. lie reports that
the 3o1 coloreI colOnists who went
from the south last spring to Liberia
are doing well and are contentcd- lie.
thinks more of the colored people in
south should go to Africa.
Rev. DIR. Rufus J.. Perry, who dice
recently at Brooklyn, was born in
slavery in Nashville. He esca ped to
Canada at the age of eighteen. and
there gained the rudiments of an edu-
cation. Later he entered college at
Kalamazoo. and after graduation
studied for the Baptist ministry. lie
was one Of the most learned preachers
of his race. being a fine Hebrew, Latin
and Greek scholar.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14
PRISONERS OF WAR.
A Century Ago These Cnfurtunates We're
i:rutally Treated.

k:rutAlIy Treated
Little more than a century ago pris-
tematic brutality. That gave John
Howard his first task. Providence
made him a sufferer in his own per.
son, and thus pointed out the special
field in which his plilanthropic i'm
pulses were to find employment.
Towards pity was reused by the tales
Of wrct CHI edncss he heard from Lisbon
after the great earthquake. He took
passage on the Hanover brig, with the
Intention simply of helping those UNI
forturatcs. But the Hanover was
captured by privateer, which carried
its prizes into Hrest. Forty
hours the crew, with Howard,
lay in the bare and sitting
hold. A biscuit each was thrown to
them before the matches were closed,
but 40 drop of water did they receive.
On arrival at Brcst no one needed their
cries. They were thrust into Il dun
geon underground, damp and tilthy
hours passed. before the goalers
brought food Or drink. Opening the
door then, they actually ''pitchcd' a
le., OF mutton among the tI,rong. to be
Scram b!ed for, and torn to pieces with
the teeth.
Six weeks Howard remained in this
fearful place with the sailors-ncn Of
lawful business, but in time OF war
Relieved then on parole. he applied
himself to ransom his fell ow -su ffcrcrs,
and aftervvard travelled to other forts
and stations where Engiishmcn were
confined. 1t seems Impossible that
any of them could have been more hor-
riblc than Brest, but Howard found
such at Oman, for example, where
thirty-six poor wretches We're buried
in one day. Returning home. he in
vestigated the English arrangements
for prisoners of war, and found them
not less horrible. 1t is we'll to recol-
lcct that when Howard appealed to the
royal commissioners for the Sick and
wounded, sending in 4 detailed report,
without Il moments delay orders were
issued to correct the abuse. Moreover,
the commissioners transmitted his
statement to France, and the French
government was not less prompt i'll
acting upon it. But for how many
generations had that awful state of
things nued.-London Standard.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

II ONLY RAN UP FOR THIS SALE.
You don't mean to say that you came
for it, too?
Mr.. Vernon (resignedly)-Yes, came
on purpose for it, too. Well. l suppose
I must retire, usual. ! cannot COM
pete against you.
Lord Linl<sh ;rc--Oh. nonsense. you
have much right as I.
Mr.. Vernon--But not as much money.
Lord Linlxshire-Rot! Toss you who
sta uds out!
Mr. Vernon-vvhy do you want it?
Yo., don't even collect imperials.
Lord Linl<shire No. but Miss Herrics
docs. know she wants Plotina to
cotoplete u period. Next Wednesday
is },cr birth day. and SO She is
very enthusiastic about collecting just
now.
started her.
Lord Linl<shire (1nedita tivel y)-True,
that does give you a; sort of claim. On
the other hand, it follows that it is
entirely through you that 1 am here.
MIR. Vcrnon-Why ever did you
come? If only you had written and
commissioned some one you would have
got the coin and this would never have
happened.
Lord Linkshirc--Hang it, Vernon!
leave one bit of sentiment. Why not
get ones engagement ring on approval
through the Exchange and Mart?
Mr.. Nernon-Right. old man: but
how curious that it should be the sport
of fate that we two should always be
rivals for what is best and most
beautiful. First Helena Harries; now
the Plotina.
Lord Linlshire lin burst of gener-
osity)-Nernon, I have Helena; you
shall have the Plotina.
Mr.. Vernon-Nc. Jack. it must not
be. I cannot allow sucl. q sacrifice.
And It deprived Helena OF it ! could
as@er meet heV sss:n. But ~hs:.
shiast IT hes es9as.!ts pSsSis ei.nesi
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14
i Shorthand Joke.

Lawley iexpert shorthand reporter}
i say. James. the boy from the news
paper o1ice has called for the report of
that lecture. Is it finished?
James "a novice)-Al but short
sentence in the middle of it, and l
can't for the life of me make out from
my notes what il is.
.'Oh, just put i'll great applause and
let it CO.
James acts on the suggestion. and
the lecture is sent for ruhl;ca ton with
the Guctoc.d part gcaG!ne: ''Friauas.
wi:l tiatairs you but few muMnn's
!.ngcr: ttsrest sap}susei, "@Ts,=si'ts.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14
Spring in the Pacific States.

Portl and, Ore, is in about the same
latitude as Montreal, and Seattle, the
chief city Of Washing ton. is about the
latitude of Quebec, but the spring in
the Pacific states is more like that Of
old England than it is like that of
New England. In old England the
buds and blossoms begin to show life
as early as the first day OF the new
year. Shakespeare Speaks of spring
flowers that take she winds Of March
with beauty" and some English spring
flowers are found even in December,
just we find the claytonia and the
chicsweed blooming in favored spots
in January and February in Oregon
and Washington, while in New Eng
land spring sleeps all February and
March.-N. y. Recorder.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

untouched by the rude hand Of mGn.
defying age and
Lord nkshire-Vernon!
Mr.. Vernon refer to Plotina, of
course. Well, will go back to my
trouts: you must buy the aureus and
take it to Helena. and perhaps Shit
Lord NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., she shall
know how nobly you have behaved.
Mr.. Vernon That's enough; we are
boil, acting for her happiness alone.
Come on; he's going to begin.
(Ihey take seats at the baize-covered
ia bic; the auctioneer mounts his ros-
trum and the earlier lots are disposed
off,
Auctioneer-Lot ls. Here, gentle
men, we have n brilliant and exceed
ingly rare gold piece of Plotina. Kind
ly put it in the bidding. What may ]
say? Twelve. ten, eight pounds?
Mr.. Will<ins-Five.
Lord observation-disclosures.
('rhe bidding goes desu1torii:;' on un.
til twenty pounds is reached, when all
except Mr.. wilkins and Lord Linkshire
have dropped off,
Auctioneer-Anya advance on twenty:
A very fine and rare example; you may
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14
WATER POWER.
American and European Met Iiods OF Using
II u Large Way.

American and European Methods OF Using
It i'll u Large Way.
The standard American method of
utilizing a large amount of water pow
er has hitherto been to distribute the
water to the several consumers or mill
owners by means of a system of head
races. called, with facilities for its
discharge at Il lower level, to be util
lied as the owner or lessee So w fit, ard
generally on his own premises. This
led to long head canals, and to insig-
i:ica mt tail-r ccs, VIII ereaS the Niagara
plant consists of Il common tail ace, a
mile and a half long, with comparative
~ insignificant hcad-races. The old
time water power company soil or
leased the right to draw definite
quantity of water at defined times,
with the privilege of discharging it at
a lower level, and the mill owner did
the rest; whereas at Niagara falls the
right is leased to discharge a definite
quantity of water into the tail-racc
tunnel. with the privilege of drawing
this quantity from the head canal, or
from the river. But over and above
this the product-power-rn be con-
tractcd for at Niagara falls, delivered
on the shaft
10 create a large group OF mill sites
Of the older sort there was necessary,
in the first instance, large, continu-
Gus body of lans', properly located for
the purpose. If this could not be
bought up secretly, aud in large blocks,
the whole w"tcr-powcr enterprise
would fail to come to fruition. In Eu-
rope, however, several such enterprises
came into being in spite OF the in
ability of the projectors to primarily
buy tracts Of land such as have been
describc<l. THIS was done by estab-
fishing central power stations near the
dam, or head canal, and then trans
uniting the power produced. instead
of the water to produce it. to the con-
sumers or mill owners. Up to within.
say, five years, this had always been
accomplished by means OF wire-rope
trnns1nissions OF power, and it is easy
to see that tho invention of the cleo.
trical transmission of power would give
this form Of the utilization OF a large
water power Il great impetus. Many
such plants arc, therefore, already in
existence, many are building. but
among them all no one is proba bly, so
celebrated and Is attracting the atten-
ton OF all intelligent men as this at
Niagara fslls.-Cassiers Magazine.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

Scene-A Coin Sale at Sothcby {
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

not have nother such chance for years
Going at twenty: no advance? N;ring:
down hammer sharply Twenty
pounds Lord Linl<shire.
Mr.. wilkins (eNcitedly)-I bid twenty
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

Kentucky stands first in tobacco,
having 274,ss7 acres producing 2:l. $780,
BOB pounds; Virginia is SECOND will,
!;o.51a aeras and aH.aaa. G"a pounds. and
North Cs=uiina ~ third witt, s7.o:7
asres sr.,ssaeiay If. III a:ts ,~r,n.ss
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14
Moro InfOrglla tinn.

Tomr:y--Paw, what is the board %
etuca ton?
Nr, f!g2.~-In the days when ! vent
Is. Eei.ao! 1t WAS e e.as sAtpgie. In
s:iH.- srsis .'auswai.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

ORD LINkSHIRE
You here, YER
non? How lucky.
I wanted Il good
Op i Mon. But 1
thought you were
still whipping the
Avon?
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

I came back last night. And you: You
are back sooner than you intended?
Lord Linl1shire-Ycs, l only ran up
for this sale. return tonight.
Mr.. Vernon (suspicio,sly)- There is
nothing very particular here-nothing
in your line. that is?
Lord Linl<shire-No. there is nothing
Byzantine, but there is Il rather out
of-thc-svay aureus. 1 want you to look
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-09-14

Mr.. Vernon-An aureus?
Lord Linl>shirc-YcS> a lovely little
piece; in the highest condition.. too.
It's a-whats the voman's name? Lot
IS, think. (ConSults cataloguc.)
Mr.. Vernon-Eot the Plotina, Jack.
Don't say you've come to buy that!
Lord Linkshire-Yes, that's it, the
Plotina. Lool<ing up) Scott, man!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-24
A BUNcO GAME IN FRUIT.
siciIian shippers Doing Up New York
Dealers.

New York April 9.-Dealers in or
anges and LEMONS have been made more
alert than usual OF late by the receipt at
this port OF goods that suggest the gold
brick swindle. When frost ruined the
Florida crop, dealers turned to Sicily as
source OF supply. The Sicilians had lost
their hold on this market by the growth
OF the Florida trade, and the chance that
the call on that quarter for fruit early
In the season would not be repeated seems
TO have impressed Ferdinauda Terrell Of
Palermo that he might as well make a
clean sweep at once. Ii Is the practice Of
receivers to place credits In foreign banks
in the fruit importing season. AMI to let
shippers draw on these credits. on the in
voices. Shippers usually get 81 a box on
these drafts. any balance being payable
after delivery. Il. /. Goodsell OF 13 Park
Place, placed abroad a credit of 5000
The bank that had il paid FerreeI 500
on papers showing the shipment Of 200
boxes of oranges and lemons. When the
goods arrived they Were found TO consist
of single layer of inferior oranges or
lemons in each box, the remaining space
being nlled with stones and sulphur. The
freight duty, insurance and commission
amounted to S.70 per box. This fruit was
not worth the freight and Mr.. Goodsell
abandoned it to the government. About
1000 boxes Of this kind of stun have been
brought to various receivers in the city
during the past week. The Italian cham
Der of commerce has taken up the griev-
ance of the victimiZed merchants and has
asked the government TO take such ac-
ton as may punish the swindlers. even if
1t may not recover the money lost and
which shall prevent rcpetitions of ship
ments which can only work serious dam
age to the Italian trade