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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Rascality among state officials in New
Jersey seems to have been of the crude
sort, carried on by methods similar to
those used by Boss Tweed. Both Tweed
and the New Jersey officials have been
brought up with a round turn. Croker
with political power exacting tribute from
medicant and monopolist pocketed his
millions and went abroad for his health
with no one to question him as to where
he got 1t. So much Tor the two methods
of robbDg the public. Neverthe less,
while the Croker method is fast coming
into vogue and the earlier and cruder
methods will soon become obsolete by
of interest to review some of the principal
features of the latter In New Jersey
prices were openly charged on the books
-rascas don't keep books nowaday Sat
twice tho current prices for the same arti-
cles Through collision with the state
comptroller S21. 900 was paid for pigeon
holes which should not have cost One-thlro
that amount. The assembly chamber
was rebuilt at cost of more than 5000,
900 and the architect never before in his
life had designed or erected building
Whereas states larger than New Jersey
paid $4,000 to $4,000 for the publication OF
their laws New Jersey paid S135, 900 and
printed its laws in German, Italian, and
other foreign languages. Such stealing
has its ridiculous side but one at which
the taxpayers are not inclined to laugh.
Nothing short of state prison is good
enough for those knaves from comptroller
down il the evidence thus far secured is
trustworthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
THE TATTLER.

Mrs. Cleveland chose tho "name flags
of the ST. Louis and is said by experts t.
have made an admirable selection.
1t is said that Mrs. Frances Hodgsor
Burnett never allows her children to bt
disciplined, as she does not believe in stric
training.
Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox has white
Persian cat for which she paid S400. She
considers it worth several times as much
as it cost her.
The aged Baroness Burdctt Coutts is SAID
to be remarkable for the youthfulness OF
her attire, her taste leaning toward dclicat,
stuffs in pink and rose colors.
Mrs. Bret Harte was formerly Miss
Griswold and belongs to one of the oldest
families in New York. She first met Mr.
Harte while visiting married sister in
California.
Miss Aliha Hancurn, daughter OF
Djcnet Pasha, is at work as an authoress
and is publishing in Paris series of ar.
ticles exposing popular errors regarding
Turkish life.
Mrs. Edmund Clarence Stedman is not
literary in her tastes and is SO aversc to
husbands private secretary to write her
social notes for her.
Mrs. James A. Garfield is said to be
worth now $500, 900, almost all the gift OF
the American people. When General Gar.
field died, his estate aggregated only $50,
900. Mrs. Garfield lives in elegant but
quiet style in Ohio
Miss Mindora L. Berry of Oakland, Cal,
Is to conduct u summer school for the edu-
cation of prospective missionaries to China
and Japan. She Is an enthusiast on the
subject of missions and has worked as a
missionary In China herself
Emma Bouivcr Childs, widow of George
W. Childs Is q slender, little, dark eyed
woman, whose main interest in life seems
to be the well being and care of her house
hold. Sho has never been u society woman
and has rarely been seen in society
Mrs. James G. Blaine has two homes,
one in Washington, where SO many sor-
rows crowded thick upon Spr, and the
beautiful summer home at Bar Harbor.
Mrs Blaine is cold, reserved woman
and has never been very popular socially.
Mrs. Ward McAllister, the widow of tho
late social arbiter, is positively unknown
to the people of New York. Although her
name always appeared upon the lists of
subscribers to the assembly balls and
other social functions, sho never appeared
at one.
Lady Norreys has come out In The Lady
Cyclist in England, to say that she con-
sidcrs the rational dress" perfectly hor-
rible' She adds that Lady Dudley, Lady
Wolvcrton and Lady Lurgan all cycle, but
not ono of them would appear on her MA
chino without skirt over her knicker.
bockers.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

shall represent English colleges in CON
test on this side Of the great pond. Har'
ward and Yale are called upon to forget
past differences and unite In forming an
athletic team to meet the visitors. The
preliminarics are not yet arranged and
while the difficulties surrounding an at
tempt to pick teams from rivals are not
slight it is to be hoped that the arrange,
ments will be perfected. Then should the
English yacht take away the cup the Ok.
ford Cambridge team might leave behind
recommending laurels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
MAINE GOSSIP.
Strawberries.

Again the year is at the prime,
With flush of rose and cuckoo Groom;
Care doffs his wrinkled air, and Time
Foots to u gamesome tune.
so, no! my lads, an if you vii!
But follow underneath the hill,
It's Strawberries! Strawberries!
You shall feast and have your fill.
The elder clusters promise wine
Where dips the path along the lane;
The early lowing of the kline
Floats in a far refrain;
You will forget to dream, indeed,
OF fruit that Georgian loan lands breed
It's strawberries! strawberries!
That wait for us in Martins mead.
Then haste, before the sun be high
And, haply, catch the morning star:
For ere the cups of dew be dry
The berries sweetest are.
And if, perchance, rustic lass,
In merriment a-milking pass
It's strawberries! strawberries!
On her lips as in the grass.
Clinton Scollard in June Century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

In New York city it has been ascer-
tained that the amount expended for the
maintenance of church services is about
five and half million dollars and for
plays about six and half millions. This
certainly need not be discouraging. Near
ly every visitor to New York, and. there are
very many during tho year, is likely to see
some of the amusements, but 1t is doubt
full II very many of them contribute to the
churches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
Struck il Right.
Personal Organs md Chairman Carter.
Bangor Wing and Couricr.)

(BangOr Wing and Couricr.)
The Indianapolis Journal is very indig-
nant with Chairman Carter and curtly in
forms him that he has no right to express
his preferences concerning a presidential
candidate In advance of the convention.
If he Is correctly represented In the news
papers Mr.. Carter is undoubtedly talking
too much, but it is hardly becoming in
tho journal to administer the rebuke. Mr.
Carter was made chairman of the national
committee by President Harrison. He was
the personal selection of President Har-
rison, whose wishes as the candidate of
the part were acquiesced in as is custom
airy in such cases, although the wisdom
of the selection in view of the fact that
Mr.. Carter had "a very slight acquaintance
with the leading men of the party was in
questioned at the time. The attack now
made by the personal organ" of the ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
HOOdooed Again.

Eyes" said the seedy man, III guess l
am hooded. Thank you. That will buy
me one meal at least. Now, for instance,
( had good thing in mine out vest.
What part of the west?"
"Oh, just out west. l was east, you
know, when 1 was booming the mine. 1
named it the Oyster. Took pretty we'll
till some fool sprung what he called a joke
about an oyster being more than 90 per
cent water, and then the old hoodoo got its
work in on me in the same old way.
Couldn't sell another block of the stock to
save my life. Indianapolis Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
JUNE MAGAZINES.
Home and Country.

The leading feature of Home ana
Country for June is the large NUMBER OF
reproductions of famous paintings which
accompany Henry Mann's interesting ar
ticle art and the People. Probably the
most interesting article in this number
is that contributed by Rufus r. Wilson
under the captain tom Reed of Maine. "
The writer gives vivid and charming
insight into the home life and character OF
the great Maine leader. Among the 9th
er articles in this issue are Art in Being
Married, ""A Chautauqua in the Wilds
of Western Florida" military Instruc-
ton in the Public Schools, and His
torical Events Which Have Told for Free
DOM clos. W. Kay, New York;
MccIurc's Magazine.
A new story by Rudyard Kipling, relat-
ing the adventure of an American in Eng
land; a fantastic ''Tale of Revenge "by
Robert Barr, and brave story OF adven-
ture by Stanley J. Weyman, akin in its
time and setting to Mr.. Weyman's popu-
lar novel, "A Gentleman of France. In
themselves give the June number OF Nc
Clure Magazine special distinction. But
there is no lack of other significant mat
ter What men and machinery accom-
plish, and how they are sometimes blown
to pieces, in the du Pont powder mills
and how that "stupendous aggregation
of tents and wonders, the modern circus,
gets planted in the fields at daybreak and
crammed into the cars at midnight, are
the subjects of two illustrated papers by
Cleveland Moffet. The conferences be-
tween Generals Moltke and Wimpffen, and
Napoleon ILL., and Bismarck after the bat
tie of Sedan, to settle the terms of the
French capitalization, are described by Ar
chibald Forbes. An account of Grant
weary search for military employment at
the outbreak of the war, and his begin
ming with a very humble clerkship; and
Colonel McClures account of "The Night
at Harrisburg" In 1861, when Lincoln
was making his secret journey to Wash
ington, to avoid the possibility of assassi-
nation at Baltimore "a journey which
Colonel Mcclure himself helped to ar
range, and on which he saw Lincoln Off
are all notable papers. An illustrated pa
per on Sardou describes him in tho way
of daily life, in his own home and tells how
he goes about to make one of his unfail-
ingly successful plays. Is. S. Mcclure
Ltd. No. 80 Lafayette Place. New York
City)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Tt appears to be conceded that the
steamship Colima was dangerously over
sure safety of human life so far as posi-
bio was utterly disregarded by the greedy
owners or, though less likely, through
the oarelessness of the officers. Tho latter
II blamablc paid tho penalty with their
lives and II reports no true in tho most
heroic manner Imaginable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

One of the athletic events most interest
Ing to the sporting world this season bids
fair to be the contest between the athletic
team representing the two leading uni
versities Of England. Oxford and Cam
bridge and the two leading colleges OF this
country, Harvard and Yale. In England
the two greatest rivals for the honors Of
Intercollegiate athletics are Oxford and
Cambridge. They now propose to pick
from these rivals an athletic team that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
The Other Side of IL.

Boy-Grandpa, wish you'd buy me a
pony.
Grandpa "a philanthropist)-My son,
think Of the poor boys who can't even get
bread to eat.
BOY was thinking of them-the poor
little boys whose papas have ponies to sell
that nobody win buy.-New York Adyer-
tiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Chicago's new Democratic newspaper,
the Chronicle, does not appear to have the
confidence OF the President in his cabinet
appointments. Fridays issue contained a
biographical sketch and portrait of Thos.
A. Moran, who all along the Chronicle
has insisted was to be appointed attorney
general The Chronicle proposes but
Grover disposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
WHEEL WHlRLS.

1t begins to look as If the new policeman
would ride the bicycle. Nashville Ameri
can.
How can one keep in the middle Of the
road with wild bicyclists about?-Los An
gclcs Express.
1t is said that there arc few men still
left who do not own a bicycle, but they
nre considered ecccntric.-Boston Globe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

ANYTHING more awful and destructive
in the way of warIike weapons is welcome
for it means step nearer the time when
war will be so destructive as to be useless,
deciding nothing and capable Of no logi-
cal conclusion except that the party with
the smaller numbers would be entirely
obliterated while the opposing and larger
faction might have remnant left, so
small, however, as to be of no real value.
Such condition, though not yet attained
would seem to be approaching If the
Maxim gun can do all that WAS implied
by the test given it Saturday, at Sandy
Hook. While this gun Is in general use
in the European armies and In event OF
the bursting of the oft coDiectured war
cloud would doubtless inllict awful pun
ishment, it had never before been put to
practical test in this country. The weight
of the gun was twenty-five pounds, but
when packed In the case for transportation
and including additional parts, which it
might be necessary to use in replacing
those disabled or worn out in action,
weighed but forty five pounds. 1t is cap
able of firing one shot a week or 600 a
minute. For continuous firing the cost of
running the gun is S24 minute. The
gun packed and carried on the back of a
soldier was taken down, set up and firing
commenced in less than So seconds. Think
of charging upon regiment equipped
with and skilled In the use of Maxim
guns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

The New York Times thinks that the
ice trust win be powerless to effect "a
corner" because then every farmer in
Maine would cut ice. The Times doesn't
seem to appreciate the fact that nearly all
the available Ice privileges are taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
Why Not You?

When thousands of people arc taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla to overcome the weak.
ness and languor which are SO common at
this season. why are you not doing the
same? When you know that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has power to cure rheumatism,
dyspepsia and all diseases caused by i'm
pure blood, why do you continue to suf-
fer? Hoods cures others, why not you?
Hood's Pills are prompt and efficient? csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

The fact that after two trials and the
utmost efforts Of interruptions counsel,
Police Inspector Mclaughlin Of New
York has been convicted, clears the atmos-
phere wonderfully It shows that there
Ia limit beyond which the audacity OF
lawlessness cannot go even In that metro
nolfa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

No notice Whatever viii b taken ef m
algned Communications.
TIE JOURNAL CANuo1 n HDID 8nsPougI1tn
or ths reservation OF return Of rsjsctsd COM
0uniostions.
Address al communications relating 70 sub-
Derfptions and Advertisements 70 BuILnIeH 4
ExYH1, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Chicago Is pluming itself on the cham
pion record for killing and dressing a
steer-fve minutes and seventeen seconds.
That sort Of prize winner Is at least bet
ter calculated to awaken civic pride than
a plugugly boodler. That butcher should
be sent abroad. Probably Dick Croker
would enjoy his conpanY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

The Democratic editors are deeply in
terested In the Republican presidential
candidacy but they don't seem to care a
"hooraw' about tho Democratic candi-
dates. And who does?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11


Since tho secretary of the treasury has
offered the Columbian half.dollars In
exchange for gold coins moro have been
disposed of than were exchanged for dol
lars during the Columbian Exposition,
when but 1, 400, 600 were sold. The treas
ury has disposed of 1870, 600 and the de-
mand for them is said to be increasing
1t is surprising, when but 5000, 900 were
coined by the government that there
should not have been u greater demand
for these half dollars during the Worlds
Fair but possibly there being so many
ways In which to spend money the public
did not give these souvenirs tho attention
It otherwise would have done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
ORGANS All Right.

Young Wife-Don't you think my hus-
bands Ill health Is due to weak digestive
organs?
Doctor-No. Oh, no. Nothing but bad
eooking.-New YorkWeekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Diminishing his former ministry and or
.ganizing new one shows that the Sultan
is badly scared and wants some one ON
whom to lay the blame for misgovern-
mont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

President upon his own man, who seems
to have swung over to Don Cameron Is IN
terpreted as the beginning of formal
move in favor of the denomination OF Mr..
Harrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
STATE NEWS.
Aroostook.
SHERMAN MILLS

SHERMAN MILLS
We shall celebrate the glorious Fourth
largely at the Mills-C. C. Joy will
build store near A. p. Leavitts house
but on the other side of the street making
about eight buildings to be erected here
this season.-The tax collector is around
with the bills and there is some complaint
that the taxes are large. Oh, yes we in
tend to have things lere.-Our little
rain did world of good.-Our grange
will not visit Pomona to be held at Carl
bou the 10Th inst, unless we can have q
less rate than SO 60 for round trip.
Kennebec.
SOUTH LITCHFIELD.
At a special town meeting held on Sat-
urday, the Sth inst it was voted to raise
5000 additional to pay expenses of the
centennial celebration of the town.-Mrs
6. H. Palmer has gone to Larone to visit
friends.-Mr. John Magoon has gone to
Fayetto to visit his sister.
Penobscot.
COMMA.
Brooks grove having been purchased
by the Adventists an encampment meet
ing from August Sd to 18th. will be
held there and the grounds are being pre-
pared for the meeting This grove is
three miles east from this station Ever
cit Jones with his patient. Low, arrived
on Friday from Boston and will summer at
A. h. Jones near this village. Fred
Jones has patient who pays him S35 per
week, not much care, nervous disease
DIR. S. Lancaster of Boston visited his
father and sister on Spring street over the
Sabbath.-C. G. Knowles, road commits
sioner, is doing fine job at this village
Stewards Memorial hall on corner of
Main and Pleasant streets, will be beau
ty, as per plan.-The wife of Commits
sloner Wood is on the sick list. Fl.
Shepherd is improving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
Business Cards.
C w. STOCKMAN, M. d

2s3 Water st., Allen Bldg.
Gives special attention to diseases Of the eve.
ear, nose and throat and the correct fitting OF
spectacles Office hours from o to Il A. M.
and to 8, and to +. NJ. Residence at Conv
House: References, DR.. J. A. Spaulding, DE-.
>. ii. weeks and DR.. e. A. Pond, Portland, Ne,
apr27dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

This country is likely to produce sub
stitute for colluOse rs applied to the con-
struction of war vessels. The cellulose Is
used to fill the coffcrlam built about the
vessel above and below the water line for
short distance. The purpose is that in
case the outer jacket of the ship is pierced
by ball tho cellulose will swell to
such an extent as to keep out the water.
This substance is obtained from the husks
OF cocoa nuts. Tho substitute which the
navy department is to test, is tho pith of
the corn stalk granulated. The inventor
claims for 1t greater lightness and com
possibility. than is obtained with collulose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Work upon the highways is just now
progressing on tho country roads. BY
snowfall these roads will be decently pass
able. Up to this time people have had to
travel over roads which In many instances.
left little doubt of the shiftlessness of
those in charge of them. This Is Of course
not applicable to oil but anyone wishing
to learn Just where 1t is applicable need
only travel over the roads, some of them
not a thousand miles from this city. Not
few of them are full of stones from the
size of a man head to that of his fist.
There is no excuse for this.
Old Town Is subscribing for park in
the centre of the town and over $1,000 has
been raised for this excellent purpose.
This hot dry weather is a most excel
of the Somerset Reporter, that house
roofs be provided with a good ladder.
There is no doubt but what many build
ings might have been saved by this simple
precaution.
The city fathers of Bath voted salary
of 800 to the treasurer of the school
board and now the Bath Times take
them to task declaring that the vote
was illegal.
The Maine Central driving park at
Dexter has got a good bell for it's name.
When Manager Payson Tucker was In
formed OF the need of bell he Immediate
~ sent the directors fine one.
~ Is usually regarded as the prerogative
OF woman to say yes or no to her suitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

TRusfHns-wm. 9. Badger, J. H nanle{' u
o. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb, 3. =. Parrost' A..
Deposits received and placed on inssfsss M
hrst day Of every month. a..
hrst Wednesday Of February and Aneust
Deposits are exempt by law from FL ~~'
and accounts are strictly conndent,sl.
especial privileges afforded e ."v,iS1
Administrators, Guardians, Trasssss'
women and minors. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
. JOHNSON, M. D.

Physician & Surgeon.
Office 2s3 Water St., Aliens Building over
Nason's Clothing Store,
hours 10 to IL A. M, l to and to p. NJ.
may be found at Office for night calls.
may1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11
PRESS COM ENTS.
There are Others That Feel the Same Wa

There are others That Feel the Same Way.
Portsmouth Journal.)
Our Tom Reed is tho Massachusetts,
favorite-there's no doubt about that.
Struck il Right.
Portsmouth Post.)
Struck 1t right, has the Halluwell, Nc,
News, in saying of Thos. B. Reed: Every
body knows he can be elected and as a
candidate would be matchless and spot
less"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

1t is usually regarded as the prerogative
OF woman TO say yes or no to her suitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Bowdoin paid compliment to Colby
new cinder track
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Turner is getting excited over an cleo
trio railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-11

Hartland Is to be a centre of attraction
on July 4th. Different towns will com,
pete for the prizes offered for the best dis
plays of fantasies, there will be fireworks
and ball In the evening and si45 is
offered in purses for the races at the Hart
land trotting park.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1895-12-19
We acknowledges the RECENT Il

We acknowledge the receipt Of a
copy of Harvey's Patriots of
America" a new book on the finan-
cial problem. The recent cam
paign was flooded with papers pre-
pared by 'Coin, which is the nom
dc plume o. Mr.. Harvey, and he
is now attempting to organize q
party polite to be known by the
pretty title of Patriots of Amer
lea. = The Democratic party con-
tains the patriots of America to
all intents and purposes, and Coin
will have his hands full in trying
to persuade the people otherwise.