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Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

A new brake for trolley cars has much
claimed for 1t and the tests to which II
has already been put indicate that 1t Is
orca. i,nprovelnent over the old method oi
quitting On the brake by muscle The
difficulty in managing trolley cars hereto
fore has lain in the impossibility of the
driver checking speed In time to avert
catastrophe There was nothing to rely
upon but muscle, with an antiquated me-
chanical device against the tremendous
force and momentum Of electricity and
physical law together. A conductor
might see "a human being on a crossing
300 feet ahead, running at the rapid pace
which is all that recommends trolleys he
could not stop the car in time to save life
or prevent nlaiming. The new brake Is
automatic. Its efllcaciousness does not
depend on the muscle of the driver, He
has nothing to do but turn handle six
inches. That sets spool turning on the
axle and winds up the wheels in the
length of car The strain being on the
axle and not on the body Of the car the
comfort of passengers will not be dis
turbed as 1t Is whenever the driver makes
a frantic effort to use the present brake in
an emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

charge of William Douglass of Lisbon
Falls, member of the committee Six
new members were added to Vassalboro
Grange at special meeting held Aug. 6
MIR. Chas. E. Burgess and wife, who
have been visiting friends in Hampden
returned home on the third Mrs. J. NJ
Cook is quite sick with the shingles -
Mrs. Oscar Abbott has returned from Wis
it to Brunswick. w. H. Purinton
stepped through the cut under in his hay
rack few days ago and broke one of his
ribs. Al fter long delay the new town
hearse is in running order. 1t Is to be
kept on the town farm and any one in
town needing it has only to say so and it
will be brought which will no doubt, be
appreciated The following officers of
Loyal Band Lodge, l. O. of g. L. were
installed August /, by District Templar,
". =. Hutchins of Oakland assisted by
Archie Simpson of North Vassalboro as
installing officer and Maggie johnson of
Oakland, as installing deputy marshal
After the installation ice cream and cake
we're served. F. b. Weeks, C. T.. Clara
Hodges, V. t.; Seth Whitney, chap r
6. Thomas, rec. sec. Blanche Hamlin,
asst. sec. Grace Hawes financial sec. ::
Chas. Shorey, treas. Melvina Soule, S
j. T.; j. +. Bcssey p. c. T.; Russell G.
Aver, marshal; Elna Priest, deputy NJ :;
Lena Priest, guard Eli Bessey, sentinel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
PRESS COM N ENTS.
The Problem Confronting Japan.
(Boston Advertiser.

In a paper in the current number of the
Edinburgh Review upon some of the
numerous books published upon Japan
and her relation to present problems in
the far East attention is called to the
Is strongly confirmed by recent events,
that Japan contains ut the present time
all the elements for civil explosion Rep,
resentative government Is generally
thought to involve government by party
and under party system. With Japanese
political ideas in their present fluid state
there would be little guarantee of stabili-
ty or continuity. Japan has not yet pro-
duced any great party leaders perhaps it
is too early to expect them. The demand
for representative government IS said to
be, therefore, a dangerous one. According
to the Edinburgh Review if she is TO main
tain the ascendency shs has won in the
East, she must keep at the front the sa-
gacious aristocrats who have made her
what she is 1t is asserted that but for
their absolute moderation, there is little
doubt that she would be even now at war
with Russia. One of her chief dangers
lies in the tendency TO self-destrnctive out
bursts, and this danger will increase un-
less the reckless leaders of the war party
are silenced. Fortunately for Japan these
leaders have as yet been impotent in the
field of practical politics; but they may
gain the asoendency. Japan has come
into prominence among the powers at a
single bound. She must have lime TO ar
rive at a prop.r understanding of herself
The spectacle which she has presented
tt the world for months is striking one.
A highly organized nation of 10000, coo
has been standing over the PROSTATE body
of a thoroughly disJrganiztd nation of
400, 00O, 600 The colossus cannot Of itself
arise from its prone poeiton. but With ex-
ternal help it may once more become for
midable, and that help is likely to come
from now here except from Russia. The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

latter power evidently recognizes this.
Her arrogant demands that Japan
abandon her territorial conquests were
evidence of this. Her agreement to guar
antee the Chinese loan was an essential
service which China will not soon forget
Russia is pursuing far seeing policy.
She has plans for the future clearly de-
fined and she will not voluntarily permit
anything to stand in the way of their real
ization. They include the occupation of
an open harbor on the North Pacific coast
and certain amount of interest in Korea,
If not indeed the domination Of that PEN
insula. The latter is essential to the val
ue of the former. A costly line of COM
munication with harbor like that of
Vladivostock, choked with ice four
months in the year is something Russia
would not for a moment undertake to
maintain except with an eye to Korea
and it is just here thaJ her interests con-
flict with those of Japan, the latter power
seeking for the virtual control of this pen
insula
1t is easy to see why Russia wants ko-
rea and easy to see why Japan has like
desire, Korea is a cotton growing country.
and can supply with her waste lands
brought into cultivation and means OF
transportation afforded, Japan with ample
material for her growing manufactures.
The latter event now depends largely up
on Korean rice and beans for the support
of her population, and will require more
and more of them as silk-culture replaces
at homo the growth Of cereals. She recog-
niZes too that the occupation of the penin-
sula by foreign power would constitute
a standing menace to Japanese indepen-
dence. The situation in, a nutshell Is this
a Russian Korea would appear intolerable
at Toxic, and Japanese Korea is held
TO be inadmissiblc at St. Petersburg.
Japan is confronted by the huge latent
force of China on the one side, of Russia
on the other. Her position is beyond
question critical. The real crisis may be
deferred, it is for her interest to be max
ing preparations to meet It, These prep.
arations she can only make by having at
the head OF her affairs conservative states
men. Caution is needed the war part
must be restrained; it must If possible be
silenced.
Japan has one feature of strength
which it is not easy to over-estimate 1t
| lies in her insular position, in the posi-
bility involved in this of becoming in the
East what Great Britain has become In
the West. Great Britain has in modern
| times wisely refused to be entangled by
attempted dominion on the European con-
tinent She has always been able, even at
| the lowest cbb of her fortunes, to defend
her island home from direct outside at
tack. Japan could probably do the same.
The ocean surrounds her and makes her
mistress of her own resources on the spot,
while any hostile European power would
find itself at an enormous disadvantsg &c
by distance from the base of operations.
There is something in this which the Jap
| ane6o statesmen should not forget The
European continental powers may not
have meant it, but they rendered Japan an
inestimable service when they induced her
to restore to China the position she had
occupied on the Manchurian territory and
Port Arthur. Every at tempt Japan
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

1t really seems about time for the
Christian nations of tho world, and par
ticularly those that have missionary sta
lions there, to put stop to the riots and
massacres that are being so frequently
pcrpetrated in China upon those who are
laboring Tor the spread of the gospel in
that boni GIFTED land. If the Chinese gov
ernment is unable to stop these outrages-
and it seems to be singularly impotent In
this directlon-the least it can do is to
stand back aud give other nations q
chance. The English government will
probably soon make a move In this very
direction-a recent dispatch from Shan
1arre of Christians at kucheng The
women who are said to have been killed
are believed to have been members of the
Church Of England, the Zenana, and the
American Methodist Episcopal missions
According to the dispatch, they were
butchered after suffering atrocious out
RACES. number OF other foreigners, In
cluding women and children, were seri
ously wounded The dispatch declares
that the Chinese officials connived at if
they did not instigate, the attack ON the
Christians. The revival of outrages is at
trlbuted to the apathy of the British and
American ministers, despite the increas
Ing antiforeign feeling that is displayed
When British and Ameri can troops are
landed upon Chinese soil, the almond
eyed officials of that land may bestir
themselves to prevent future occurrences
by this time, that diplomatic protests,
have very little effect upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

makes to establish herself on the Asiatic
mainland enfeebles her.
In such an attempt she must encounter
enemies and scatter her forces. Korea may
seem Indispensable to her future prosperi-
ty. but even Korea must be held by a large
military force. 1t cannot be otherwise.
Could the independence of the peninsula
be maintained secure from Russian ag-
gression Japan would be the gamer by
such independence.
Even the island of Formosa, naturally
and logically a part of Japan insular en-
pire will not be held without considerable
effort for some years to come. 1t must be
subdued by force before it becomes valu-
able acquisition.
This ambitious, occidentalized empire
of the far East has made great conquests
by her spirited, ambitious policy
The problem now confronting her is t.
keep and defend what she has won. This
will be found no easy task. She must for
a long time maintain her military estab-
lishment on war footing, and it will be
a long time before she will derive reven-
ues from her conquests sufficient to meet
their cost Her very victories have won
her enemies. Attem pts will be made, are
being made, to curb her ambitions. Let
her by all means keep ForInosa 1t be
longs to her; let her make her influence
dominant in Korea-if she can without
danger to her strength at home; but the
safety and integrity of her island empire,
must be her first care. This will make
sure her future by the concentration at
present of her resources at home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Mr. Bayard ought never TO return to
this country. He is, TO all intents and
purposes an English man. Ii there is one
spark of American sentiments in his
makeup, he has certainly been singularly
successful in concealing it, Here he is
as usual apologizing for British rapacity
by declaring that the island Of Trinidad,
recently seized by England, isn't worth
talking about" Mr. Bayard has gone
upon the principle That anything England
wants ";sn't worth talking about ever
since he fioated into public life upon the
reputation Of his ancestors. 1t is indeed
misfortune for this great republic To be
represented at the court OF st. James by
such "A man.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The "blue laws of New York, that
are being so vigorously enforced by Police
Commissioner Roosevelt were passed by
the adherents of Tammany hall for pur
poses of blackmail. The men who put
only too glad now to have them repealed.
1t must be said OF these laws, however,
that they are in the main good. 1t was
by evading good laws or ignoring them
for q consideration-that Tammany hall
accumulated Its immense corruption
funds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

As the Defender beat the Vlgilant by
over six minutes on twenty-one mile
run 1t is difficult to understand why there
should have been any occasion for jockey
Ing on the part of the Defenders crew as
is alleged by the captain of the Vigilant
and the latter was so badly beaten that it
would seem silly for him to protest unless
he really considered th,t he had good
grounds for so doing. One thing is Ger.
tain, American yschtsmen do not want
to Keep the cup on this side Of the Allan
tic at the expense of fair play.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

MOST OF us are inclined to think that an
aeronaut holds his life as of little account.
anu yet to throw ones life away for
"nother Is an act of heroism under any
ana all circumstances. The report of the
recent balloon accident at jackson, Michi-
gan, tells of such an act on the part of
the man, Charles Elliott who ascended in
the balloon with Ella Park. The balloon
cauehs hre and rapidly descended.
Thinking, undoubtedly, that he Nigh,
tighten the descent by sacrificing himself
and so save the woman. Elliott threw him
self from the trapeze. Unfortunately his
noble act did not serve It's purpose and
both were fatally injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
The Armenian Question.

Much significance attaches to the refusal
made by the powers relative to Armenia,
and to the vigor with which the Arme-
man cause is being advocated in England.
The recent report that Egypt and Turkey
had made overtures toward each other
may mean more, if true, than the mere
sympathy of one Mohammedan ruler of
an effete government for another 1t is
not unlikely that Russia's attitude on
the Armenian question will be som ew hat
modified by the eastern problem, indeed it
is possible that Mr. Gladstone sees this to
be an opportune time for England to as
sumo very decisive attitude toward this
country which lies beside the gateway to
India and serves as barrier to Russia $
ambition for an open seaport ON the
south. -..-
While England took the lead in de-
manding the reforms which the Sultan
has refused to accept, they had the out
ward sanction of both Russia and France.
We shall soon see whether Russia was
honest in acceding to the proposition BY
the treaty under which MIR. Gladstone de-
clares the powers have the right to take
Armenia out from the dominion of Tur-
key, England received Cyprus and it was
no doubt the intention of her diplomats
at that time to prevent any sudden inva-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
A South Sea Curse.
IN. Y. Press. J

In the diplomatic service of this country
the people thereof see today an absolute
honeycomb of incapacity. From President
to consul, as shown by the latest news
from Madagascar, there is the same slug
gish, apathetic Indifference to plain rou-
tine duty, the same absolute incapability
to realize the significance of the term ns
tionality, the same complete failure to ac-
cept position representative of the
United States towards other nations.
President Cleveland, Ambassador Eustis,
this Consul, Wetter all take precisely
the interest In the affairs of dcspolcd
and imprisoned American as they would
take If they were immersed as private
and private spirited citizens in their petty
personal matters in Buffalo, New Or
leans, or Yellow Creek, Dawson county,
Ga.
Such conditions do not come about ac-
cidentally, nor are they due necessarily to
tendencies inherent in the natures of
these men, one of whom at least can he
stubbornly pugnacious enough when the
mood seizes him. They are due to the
violent violation of every tradition of the
foreign policy of this country, and of
every other country, perpetrated by the
President almost at the moment of his
taking Office. Then, drunk with power
and pride, he, meaning to signalize the
complete revolution which he thought had
been brought by his influence and TO his
glory in the entire American system, sent.
in order merely to stIgmatze the policy
Of his predecessor, lawlcss agent to
treat with a throneless Queen for the
avowed abasement of American influences
secured In law and fact by the will OF a
people and the recognition of world.
At that moment he laid blight upon
the whole diplomatic service which has
only spread to Madagascar. When once
1t was known that the government of this
country desired. not the advancement.
but gloried in the derogation of Americ IN
interests abroad, that courage and yipi
lance in diplomatic agent we're to be re-
buked and cowardice and sloth rewarded.
the service took its cue from the pIace
where 1t got its bread and butter When
Wetter, the consul to Madagascar. deliver
ed to the French authorities the evidence Of
their guilt, which they could have wanted
for no other purpose than its suppression
he was simply following consciously and
with well founded hope uf appreciation
tae policy of this administration as laid
down in Honolulu
South Sea curse lies in this povern.
menf, very leprosy of incapacity to act.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

1t is evident that the free silver move
mont has spent its force, and in many
states where this financial heresy secured
n considerable following. the tide of pub
lio sentiment is rapidly changing In favor
of sound money. BY the time the great
political parties hold their national con
ventions this great furry of the bullion
owners will probably be "Reminiscences.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
Somerset.
MADISON.

The electric railway from Skowhegan to
Madison is progressing we'll About one
half the road bed is completed and it is
expected to he In running condition by
Oct. lst-The oranges of this county will
meet Aug. 9th at Hayden lake. Mr. Ed
ward Wiggin, State master, will he in at
tendance and State Superintendent Stet
son.-A free high school will commence
Aug 10Th at the town house to be taught
by Mrs Batcheldor. "A case of measles
has broken out at North Madison.-Al
the Sunday schools of North Anson will
spend Wednesday, Aug. Tat Embdcn pond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The outing fund for the poor children
of the city continues to grow Mr.. Frank
f. Southard and Judge A. G. Andrews
were the originators of the scheme which
must certainly commend itself to our citi-
zens. All contributions to this fund
may be handed or sent to Treby Johnson,
and will be duly credited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Nat Hcrreshoff has offered to build the
United States government torpedo boat
capable Of attaining twenty seven and
one half knots an hour, for $3.50, 900. As
Congress appropriated $3.50, 600 not lore
ago for the construction of three new tor
pedo boats, 1t might not be bad idea to
let the famous designer Of the Defender
try his hand at one of them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Twice has Ambassador Eustis mildly
demanded of the French government
copy of the evidence upon which Elk Con
sui Waller at Madagascar was condemned.
1t was long since time that those demands
were complied with.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The Democrat papers are taking i'm
mense satisfaction In the increased i'm
portation of foreign goods, and meanwhile
the treasury deficit continues to grow
Another issue of bonds will be in order be-
fore long.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

unions. At no season of the year do our
city relatives have a greater yearning for
our genial society. We are glad to give
them that hearty hospitality characteris-
tic of the Old Pine Tree State, and to see
that the days of the fatted calf are num-
bered Immediately upon their arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

IT Ia now I'm order for the third term or
gans to tell the public why our govern
ment had not, until this week, called up
on the Chinese government TO protect our
missionaries 1t should have been done
IN onths ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
In Your Blood

is the cause of that tired, languid feeling
which afllicts you at this season. Tho
blood Is impure and has become thin and
poor. That is why you have no strength.
no appetite, cannot sleep. Purify your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
Will give you an appetite tone your
stomach, and invigorate your nerves.
HOODS Pills are easy to take, easy in ac-
tion and sure In effect. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Chicago is making plans for taking a
census Of the city every five years. AS 1t
requires about five years to correct CEN
sus after it Is taken Chicago would seem
to be good field for the statisticlan out
~ n ioh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The Boston base ball club is to play a
series OF games In England. 1t Is graft
flying to think that Englishmen are to
meet other representatives of American
aports than Dick Croker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
STATE NEWS.
kennebec.
NORTH VASSALBORO.

The plasterers are now at work nnon
the addition to Oak Grove Seminary
building. There have been added l6 rooms
including what can practically be termed
no pttai in case of an outbreak of a,,y
infectious disease. A large tank weigh
Ing 37o0 pounds and holding 400 gallons
OF water has been put in. The Estimated
cost Ia $4,000. The work has been in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The vacations OF the administration OIL
flcials cannot be any more costly 10 Ohcie
Sam, who pays for them, than nave the
working days of these same oilclals.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

A correspondent Of the Oxford Demo
crat had recent encounter with a hor-
net-and came off second best The hor-
net is not handsome bird to gaze upon
but he is capable of striking a two ton
blow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Some people had been worried about the
Defender's 8 abilities In light winds tues
days admirable performance was IN Just
that kind of wind.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

A cheap and the only effective method
for obtaining the census of the out-and-
out cranks in the country would be to run
Coxey for President.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The annual rainfall of Great Britain
equals $500, 0o0 horsepower; of Germany
800, GOO; of France, IL, 900, 900; of rms.
sia, 1900, 900; of the United States, 43O. J..
100000. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Committing ones self to paper often
proves hazardous. The paper trust should
bear this fact in mind.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The sheep ranch, which Frank P. Ben
nett, proprietor of the Cotton & Wool Re
porter has establish ed in Freedom, may
yet prove a paying investm ent. Mr.. Ben
nett is to add 900 sheep to the number
already on the ranch and get ready for o
Republican administration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Gladstone places the blame for the Ar
menian outrages where 1t belongs, on the
Turkish government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
MAINE GOSSIP.

The base ball fever has lots of victims
In Knox county, and it must be conceded
that the teams down there are playing
very fast ball.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08
Business Cards.
w. JOHNSON, M. D.

Physician & Surgeon.
Office 2sa Water st., Aliens Bn,,d,n. ov..
Nasons Clothing Store.
Hours 10 to II A. M, l.so to 8 and to 8 p. M.
Sunday. Q to 10 A. M. and toaPM
Residence, ls Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Never let a mnn imagine that Le can
pursue good end by evil means. Tho
evil effect on himself Is certain. n.-Southev.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

TRusrHls-Wm. 8. Badger. ]. II. ManIev. L.
y. cornish, Lendall Titcomb, b. y. PNYrott,
DePosits received and placed on intarest ths
nrst day Of every month.
Interest paid or credited ON sooount son A.
nr5s Wednesday OF February and August,
.nS HSepos,ts are exempt BY law from sil taxes,
M sccounts are strictly conAdential.
zoministrstors, Guardians. Trustees, nsSSie7
aDzsah 1DwIH Q. DUDLEY, xssss,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

Baths valuation fel. off about Sc from
last year. But we understand the as ses
sors are nowise discouraged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The national debt is about the only
thing that has had vigorous growth un
der the present administration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-08-08

The value OF the farm products If New
England has steadily declined for q mum.
Der of years