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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
The New Torpedo Boats.
{ N. Y. Sum-

Secretary Herbert has awarded the con.
tract for all three of the new torpedo
boats to the Columbian Iron Works, in
stead of giving that firm two and calling
upon the Union Iron Works for a 26-knot
boat, at higher price, as the first reports
indicated that he would do. The Balti-
more bid was the lowest for three as well
as for two boats, and by accepting it
the price is brought down, we believe, to
S97, 800 each, exclusive of armament, in
stead of $103, 900 each had only two been
awarded and that is certainly very
moderate cost for boats of about 1873 tons
displacement, making speed of about
"a knots. The Ericsson of about 1870 tons,
and guaranteed to make that speed, cost
S113, 500. The 2G-knot boat would have
been larger and costlier.
But Secretary Herbcrt's administration
is not to lose the well deserved honor of
setting far ahead the speed standard in
our navy. Three other torpedo boats are
to be built, under the recent naval ap-
preparation act. and for these the avail
| able appropriations are much larger II
| is said that, accordingly, Chief Naval
| Constructor Hichborn has been directed
to prepare plans for 1880 ton boats, to
make % knots an hour. In that case.
| the reason for the final decision ON the
| three boats just awarded becomes clear,
and we may look forward to still better
results by little delay.
The contract speed for the fast new
British torpedo boat destroyers, like the
Havock, Hornet Ferret. Ardent, Daring,
and so on, was 81 knots; and as some OF
them have greatly surpassed this, SO it
may be with our next series of boats. Ii
is true that boats like the Hornet are
of about 220 tons displacement, and that
even the appropriation for our new trio is
not large enough to Justify expecting q
speed like hers. But the Schichau boat
Adler, built years ago, made 81 knots
as the mean of four runs on the measured
mile. on about $50 tons displacement, we
believe, and 2615 knots for two hours to
gether.
At all events, great advance seems
certain for our next series of torpedo
boats, and We may hope before long to bt
in the race for the record with the best
of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

to the demands of the present. Trans
portation of products must be not only
cheap but quick. Communication with
the centers of population. with the con-
sumers, the dis tributing depots, must be
kept up to the highest degree of excellence
in order to meet existing demands. All
this seems trite as 1t is, but judging
from the condition of some of the country
roads, moro advice Of this Kind is needed.
The cause of good roads is just as urgent
today as it was year ago, yes more ur-
gent. The refusal OF the Legislature to
provide for road commission has given
it no set back. Many of the strongest adj
vocates of good roads are not fully con-
WINGED that such a commission would
effect all that was claimed for it. There
are also communities that rejoice in the
defeat of the bill which provided for a
road commissioner in each town and the
raising of the road tax in money to be
expended under his direction. All who
heard or read the debate upon this ques-
ton in the House remember the charge
that was flung at the opponents Of the
measure how it was insinuated that their
constituents were over fond of leaning
on their hoe handles while working on
the roads. But the latter carried their
point and it behooves those interested in
the matter to ascertain before the next
Legislature assemblies what kind of roads
they have in those towns where the old
fashioned methods remain in vogue.
Methods that are old fashioned are not
necessarily bad methods. If the charge
be true; that leaning on hoe handles and
inGul ging in neighborhood gossip while
working out the road tax is kind of spripg
recreation, the roads will reveal it. The
test of the question can be had with GER
tainty if anyone looks for it. Building
good roads calls for excellent Judgment,
not theoretical merely, and the applica-
ton of business principles. Communities
which lack these must fall back in the
race They can't retain their poor roads
and their prosperity They can't travel
poor roads and make Il good living al
farming. It's either backward or forward
poor roads or good roads. The cause OF
| good roads is still marching on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
Good Roads or Bad Roads?

Road reform is living issue, and at
this season appeals especially to everyone
obliged to use our highways. 1t is not a
fad in any sense of the word although
discussion of it and attention to it have
been aroused within the past few years in
marked degree through various causes
1t has by no means attained its height
and will not until its purposes have
been attained. Good roads are vital te
the prosperity of any community. The
roads that would do for farming com
munities fifty years ago are not adequate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

David Ben&tt Hill says the Monroe
doctrinea great thing as moral influence
but that it has no place in treaty or a
statute This fast and loose politician
naturally advocates such a fast and loose
policy, and yet from diplomatic point
of view perhaps he is right, although
some of our wisest statesmen favor a
vigorous and frank avowal of the doctrine.
However, there is little hope that Dem
ocratic administration will do more than
iuggle with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

Butchers chopping blocks made in sec
lions are now sometimes used instead of
the old time block made from section of
single large tree. Perhaps the scarcity
OF timber has something to do with the
introduction of the new sort of block. 1t
is made of maple in long parallelopipe-
dons about one and a half inches square.
1t is said that such block made be made
Of uniform hardness throughout, a thing
not usually found in the solid block.
The carpet sweepers ordinarily used In
houses are IA inches in length, though
they are also made smaller. Sweepers for
use In hotels, stores, steamboats, and so on
where there are large spaces unobstructed
by furniture, are made two feet in length,
and it is contemplated to make them
larger. OF course. sweeper two feet long
isn't quite twice as long as one of II
inches, but in appearance q steamboat
sweeper compared to house sweeper is as
moving machine compared to lawn
mower.
You can sell almost anything if you
only know how. A young Englishman
in Boston, anxious to increase some
what narrow income, left word at several
teachers agencies that he would undcr-
take to teach the true English accent to
Bostonians ambitious of lettering their
speech. He actually obtained two pupils
One of them grave, middle-aged man,
quit his studies after two lessons, because
of a disagreement with the teacher. The
othcr,a young girl, who was deeply anxious
that her parents shout not know of her
new line of study, was for some time u
source of profit to her teacher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
Il WOULD RATHER DEL

On the third floor of an ordinary lodging
house IN the City of Brooklyn was found
the body of ledger, with revolver by his
sldeand a bullet in his head. In his pocket
was found book in which was written:
Il am tired of life because am suffering from
consumption. would Try TO work but it is useless
while have no hope Of getting better
What commentary on our boosted civil
ization! A poor wretch, suffering from
what he supposed was an incurable disease,
snufis out his Pickering life with bullet.
Where did he get the idea that his disease
was lncurab,e? From an old-time theory
which modern Investigation has exploded.
Many diseases may be considered incur
able, but that does not make them so.
During the past few years scientists have
discovered, III the tuberculosis germs, the
cause OF consumption. Their investiga-
tons have found Il cure for the malady, IN
Ozone and Guaiacol. These agents de-
stroy the germs which produce the disease.
Compounded with pure Cod Liver Oil, they
form Ozonulsion, which, is sold by all Drug
gists. This remedy cures consumption and
all lung troubles. 1t first destroys the cause
of disease-the poisonous germs which pro-
duoeit-and then restores the patient to per-
feet health. The Ozone and Guaiacol kill the
germs. The Ccd Liver Oil provides the flesh
and strength. That is the principle on which
this medicine works. It is both rational and
reasonable; and tits dong more for the cure
OF lung troubles thal any oti.er preparation.
For sale by
Bowditch, Webster & Co.,
AUGUSTA, MAINE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Even il the treasury department should
succeed in securing $4,000, 0Go from the
shreds of the income tax law that have
been left by the supreme court, 1t would
not go far towards meeting the $50, OOo,-
600 deficit that has been brought about
under Democratic rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Mr.. Gosling. the British minister to
Nicarauga confesses, it is said, that Eng
land wants to get foothold in that coun-
try near the canal He must be goose
to think other people geese enough not to
know that already. But if he made that
remark the chances are that as diplo-
mat he will find his goose cooked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

The income tax it is now thought will
yield only about fourteen millions. If
the United States government were q pri-
vate individual it would require good
part of the income to defend the tax in
Cnurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

The base ball season is with US, and II
any one doesn't believe that great ma
iority of the American people are lovers OF
the national game let him note &the thou
sands of people who attend the various
league games. 1t is noble sport and
no man need feel ashamed of an honest
love for it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

France is In q meddlesome mood with
regard to Japan. French pugnacity OF
late indicates that the French money len
ders think war about this time would be
paying investment for themselves
Possibly, too, the French are acting as
c,acquers for Russia, which is said to be
hurrylng troops to her boundaries upon
Japanese or Chinese territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

The Kansas City Journal is of the
opinion that the work of reorganizing the
Democratic party should at least be prose
cuted far enough to stop hospital expen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
MAINE GOSSIP.

A North Harpswoll fish peddler says he
has driven q fish cart to Brunswick for
the past 80 years and during that time
skipped only ten trips. That's re-
cord to inspire man to blow his own
horn if it is fish horn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

There Is very general belief that the
tone of the British government in dealing
with Nicaragua Is far different than 1t
would be If the same condition of affairs
had come about with a larger power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

1t looks as If several of the New York
senators had been guilty of turning the
popular trust imposed In them into dol
lars. An investigation might develop
some facts concerning them that would
make mighty interesting reading"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Vice President Stevenson is very care
full not to commit himself upon the silver
question. but no Democrat need fear to
speak his convictions because of presiden-
tial aspirations. The next President Of
the United States viii be a Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

A Case of leprosy In New York city ex-
cites the people considerably. notwith-
standing the physicians say leper is no
more to 30 feared than person with a
bad cough Moral leprosy is that Of which
New York should now be most solicitous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

BY the way has Secretary Gresham re-
ceived that apology from Spain? If not
what is he going to do about it9 The
American people will at least cherish the
hope that he will not apologize to Spain
for having asked 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

A resident of North Franklin is boast
ing that he got the greater part of his
spring frewood cut for nothing. Every
man that he contracted with would saw
about half cord and then give up the
job. This man must be too cute for the
neighbOrhOod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

There were 7,747 homocides in the
United States last year, and large in
crease In tho number of insane people.
The effects of Democratic rule manifest
themselves in various ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

The man who Is forced in these days
to lift up his voice in behalf Of the Demo-
cratic party is in position to sympathize,
to generous extent, with the woes that
afflicted ancient Job. Like the prophet OF
old he is to be pitied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Is Modjeska to renew her youth upon
the stage? Her expulsion from Russia is
the biggest advertisement an actress of
her years ever secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Now we are promised male Trilby on
tho stage. When the Trilbys go tramping
home from their tours the Coxey crusade
will suffer by comparison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Now that Mr. Kohlsaat has purchased
the Times Herald, Chicago Is without a
morning Democratic newspaper Who
cares?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Business Is better but the returns of re
ceipts and expenditures at the U. ). treas
ury do not improve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

The charge of the Kansas live stock ex-
change that Secretary Morton's investiga
tions have agitated the market is rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Senator Hills Americanism does not ap
pear to be very robust. There is goo'
deal Greshamism about 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Prince Bismarck Is still shaking hands.
He will never get over being marvel
Gus man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Three Harpswell sportsmen went hunt
ing for ducks ON Merrymeeting bay few
days ago, when the wind blew gale.
They shot duck in windows but were
unable to secure but As Of them, the
others drifting out to sea on the tide.
This is the story which comes from
Harpswell and we haven't the slightest
doubt that the number drifting out to sea
was very large.
The Bath school committee Is bother
ing with puzzle that beats tho reason
dethroning number fifteen out Of sight.
1t consists in getting 1877 scholars into
seats for 81.
A North Haven Lyceum voted that the
world is growing worse. Some of the
good people were shocked so another vote
was taken and 81 voted that it was get
ting worse to . that it was growing bet
ter.
Suicides in Maine are alarmingly com
mon this month.
Discussion enlivened the quiet town Of
Raymond, Sunday, and the subject
wasn't theology. Was Henry Brittor
murdered? Did he commit suicide? Was
b is death accidental? Is he dead? These
were the questions that no amount of dis
cussion answered
Philadelphia Record: Capt. Hank
Half, who is to sail the American cup de
! fender, has engaged q crew of % Maine
sailors. If Maine's cup defenders shall
be half as intrepid as her flag defenders
the cup will be held with determination
that should strike terror to the British
heart.
The suspicion that the animal had /;
quarter crack has enhanced the cost of one
horse surprisingly. The noted Stackpol,
VS.. Perkins case is to be tried again, thu
plaintiff claiming the discovery of new
evidence to the effect that there was
quarter crack.
A story is going the rounds that a Ger
tain judge while stopping at a Bango
hotel, where he made his home when il
/
the city, was approached by the porter
who told him he was going to write a his
tory of that hotel and wanted to know
how many copies the judge would take
The judge looked at him moment
asked ARE you going to publish every
thing that occurred here?" and when tn
porter relied that he was the Judge quiet
ly remarked that he would take the entir
edition.
The statement that Hon. Josiah Crosb,
of Dexter, had served as moderator of tina
town at annual meetings for "a years ex
cited a little rivalry down in Hancocl
county George H. Witherle. Esq, o
Castine, has served as moderator of tow
meeting for 33 consecutive years and a
Is special meetings. There are man,
towns in the State where the selection o
moderator is a foregone conclusion.
Holding back the beef cattle for a still
higher price is doubtful policy now tina
the present high price is seen to be due Ii
part to speculation.
Searsport still claims to furnish com
manders for one tenth of the ships sailin,
under the American flag
4 Hon. f. W. Shaw of Houlton, will dc
liver the memorial address before tn
Kirkpatrick Post G. A. r. at Fort Fair
field Nav 3tlfh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

The rise in oil came at about the right
time Of year. The evenings are growing
shorter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
FASTING AND PRAYER.

Let us abstain from all unnecessary labor
and amid the surroundings OF the home, in
the churches and places dedicated to public
worship, observe the day in manner becom-
ing q Christian people, that we may perpetu-
ate the sacred and honored custom OF the
Pilgrim Fathers, who so firmly and securely
planted on our shores the Christian faith
Given at the Council Chamber, In
Augusta. this twenty-seventh day OF
March, in the year of our Lord one thous'
and eight hundred and ninety-five, and
OF the Independence of the United States
OF America the one hundred and nine
teenth.
HENRY r. CI.EAVES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Searsport still claims to furnish COM
manders for one-tenth of the ships sailing
under the American flag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Hon. e. W. Shaw of Houlton, will de-
liver the memorial address before. the
Kirkpatrick Post G. A. r. at Fort Fair
field, May 30th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
NOTICE.

The public is hereby notified that am no
longer responsible for accounts contracted by
MRS w II. Whiting. she having left my bed
and board. w. II. WHITING.
vassalboro, April 18th. 1896. aprisdlaw2tr 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

Holding back tho beef cattle for still
higher price is doubtful policy now tina
the present high price is seen to be due In
part to speculation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
Daily Xenaebst aonrnal.
TERMS: 31.OO Per Year.

No notice whstever will be taken Of nm
signed communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT 81 HELD HHsPoHsrHLs
for the reservation or return Of rejected COM
nunications.
Address all communications relating 70 sub
scriptfons and advertisements to BuRLzIeH
FLINT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23
FASTING AND PRAYER.

Recognizing with grateful hearts the numer-
GUS blessings vouchsafed by Almighty God to
our Commonwealth and her people, invoking
His favor, care and guidance in the future. by
the advice OF the Executive Council. / hereby
designate Thursday, the twenty-ffth day OF
April, as day OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

BY THE GOVERNOR.
NICHOLAS FESSEN DEN,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

The Bath school committee Is bother
ing with a puzzle that beats the reason
dethroning number fifteen out Of sight
1t consists in getting 1877 scholars int
seats for 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-23

A North Haven Lyceum voted that the
world is growing worse. Some of the
good people were shocked so another vote
was taken and 81 voted that it was get
ting worse to 8 that it was growing bet
ter,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-02-09
THE REST CURE.
Now Practiced by Many Women
Who Realize It's Value.

The rest cure is now practiced at
home by many women who have come to a
proper realization Of its value. 1t used to
be an expensive remedy. ncce>~itating an
absence Of six Ia eight weeks in private
hospital with trained nurse. maSScuse and
the rest including trnkfnl Of pretty tea
gowns for the conyalescencc Now the
sensible woman ha, discovered She can take
her cure in homeopathic doses without
stopping her work or quitting her family
say the y Y Times
\ half-ho daily of complete retire
mcnt lying down in loose clolhe, and ban
ishing al worry. all thought. indeed. if
possible works wonders if perevered in.
Have the shades drawn and close the eyes.
\ tired brain s,ray> re~JtuIly in darkened
WAYS even mechanical eve impressions Of
which one does moi seem ia be thinking at
all consume little force: blndne>, phyoi-
cally and mentally Is what Is sought. and
il l. lhi> that rests aud restores
For the woman whose work is at home
The half-hour Immediately preceding or
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-02-09

in depth. he backed our and watched in
tently. 10 our surprise il commenced to
I'll! with water Then he advanced and
took a drink aud stepped aside inviting. I
think. the others 10 take drink Vt all
events, they promptly did 20. and then
went away. when we got down and took a
drink from their well The water was
Good and ctreshing-much better in fact.
than we had found for many day There
l. no witchcraft about the Mexican hur,~.
hu' ,hev have good horse SENSE
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-02-09
Stove Pipe

The nyc;m@A -toyeWpe is a new de
pltmy Formerly each Of the six or nine
riye,~ in piece Of pipe Wac drawn and
driven separately but by the use Of new
N cnuiycd ryctiag machine all the rivets
are drawn by one dropof the hammer, and
all Of them are set IN the same manner
one operative with a machine turning ont
from 500 to eco joints Of pipe per day
The pipe is formed on a cylinder connected
with the riye.iug machine. an arrangement
which makes it uniform in size and leaves
the lap smooth and free from buckles.
Easy ot operation, the apparatus is said 10
do he work perfectly.