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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
In q Tigers Jaws.

Lord Hastings, with his staff of officers,
was on O tiger hunt. A splendid animal
had been shot. Every one supposed 1t to
he dead. and with the rashness born of
inexperience and excitement Major ).
rushed up to it. AT that moment the
tiger recovered himself, and with a roar
of mingled rage and pain turned upon
Major 5.
The Young man discharged his pistol at
the brute's head, but with no effect. The
weapon was knocked from his han and
sent flying a dozen yards away. The tiger
bore the man down, seized him by the
right shoulder, and lifting him bodily from
the ground started toward the jungle.
The other men We're powerless. No one
dared to shoot for fear of hitting the man.
The brute, seeking probably to get a bet
ter hold of his victim, gave him a shake
and an upward fling, as a cat might toss
a mouse, and caught him by the thigh.
This liberated the majors right arm,
which, protected by the padded cloth Of
his coat, had not been injured. He reach
ed to his hip pocket, drew forth his second
pistol, and raising his arm placed the
weapon against the tigers ear and fired.
II never felt calmer in my life" he said
afterward.
The animal dropped dead, but in dying
his jaws closed convulsively, crushing the
muscles and tendons of the majors thigh.
Lord Hastings and his brother officers hur-
ried forward to congratulate the major on
his GOODNESS and lucky escape, Save for
the injury to his thigh, which resulted in
slight lameness, Major S. was none the
worse for his ugly adventure.-Youth's
Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
STATE NEWS.
Sagadahoc.


WOOLWICH.
Miss Emma Barnes Is home from Dor
chester, Mass.-Rev. Ellsworth Fuller
ton, wife and daughters of Bellows Falls,
Vt, are visiting friends in town.-Mr.
and Mrs. George Corliss and daughter of
Bath, are at Mrs. Whittum' s.-Leland
Savage was down from Augusta, last
week for a days visit. Calvin Hilton of
birmingham. Mass, has been in town
Theresa Sheldon has returned from Cush-
ing's Island. There will be a wedding
at Nequasset in the near future.-Mr
Gorham Farwell and Marguerite are spend
ing q few weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E.. K. Mains.-Harry Hawthorne
and mother spent the Sabbath with his
sister, Mrs. Frank Snipe,at Arrowsic
Foreside. Mrs. Grace Blackman( Neub,
died in Wiscasset, July 2S, of pneumonia.
She leaves an infant son a few weeks old.
Edward Carleton's house will be one of
the prettiest in the neighborhood when
comprehensive Belle Thwing, n of
the employees of Gannett Il Morse in Au.
gusta, will make a visit home in Septem-
ber.-Mr. Alfred Trott, one of our aged
citizens, passed away August 9. A good
man has gone. Miss Esther Ershene of
Newcastle, is visiting at DR.. Bucks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
How He Sold His Wheel.

The air is rife with bicycle stories nova
days. How Young Van Twiller sold his
machine is one of the latest. Like all OK
perts, he is continually changing his bicy-
Gle in order to have the latest up to date
improvements, and the other day, wishing
TO dispose of his old one, he advertised for
a customer. A gentleman soon presented
himself, tried the machine, discussed it's
merits, objected to the price, and finally
made an offer, which, after more or less
discussion, was accepted.
Il don't quite like the pedals" said the
purchaser. "You see, they do not work
quite right when you go fast" and get
ting N the machine he "speeded' up and
down. "Do you sec what 1 mean?" he
called out as he passed the house, working
it as rapidly as he could make it go. Van
Twiller watched the revolutions with in
t%erest, which increased materially when
tho rider shot out of sight, having omitted
to pay for his purchase,-New York Trib-
une,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

1t would be surprisingly strange if the
red man has not long sine concluded
that the only good white nan is the dead
one, Later Investigations of the recent
Indian furry prove pretty o~onclusively
that an outrage was perpetrated and that
the Indians were not the perpetrators. A
statement recently made public not only
confirms this but shows the matter up
more in the light of a dastardly outrage.
Captain Van Arsdale Of the seventh
cavalry, formerly agent at the Fort Hall
reservation, says In a report to the seore-
tary Of the interior, and his statements
are endorsed by Lieutenant Colonel Noyes
of the Second Cavalry, and Brigadier
General Wheaton, commanding the de-
partment of the Colorado:
being short rationcd and far from self
supporting, the Bannocks HINT for the
purpose of obtaining s~ustenance. BY
treaty they are granted this privilege.
1t wonld seem that the killing of these
Indians under the circumstances was
nothing moro nor less than murde,
Further, I believe that there is no wanton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

An ok Democratic postmaster in Iowa
calls Grover Clevcltpdfs attention to the
latter's..order sent ok IN 1856 warning
federal office holders against pernicious
activity in politicsJ Nj s. b. Evans, the
writer of the letter tnquestion, informs
the President that there were hordes of
Democratic office holders under the adj
ministration in attendance upon the Iowa
state convention of that party and that
In several instances they succeeded in
changing the vote of instructed county
delegations. Furthermore, while this
order Is still In force, Mr., Evans takes
the liberty To- remind President Cleve-
land that in Iowa civil service has
been made "a term of rcproach and
your order q thing for derision. Evi.
IDENTIFY Mr.. Evans has been wont to re.
gard Mr.. Cleveland as the great immut-
able. He should bear In mind that times
change and mon-oven the prophets
change with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
VERY FUNNY CLUBS,
There Are All Sort, In This World, but
These Are the oldest.

One of the 9ueerest clubs in the world Is
the Lazy club of Vienna. 1t is said to have
a membership of 100, and there are thou
sands waiting for admission. No member
of this organization can do anything for a
living, II thu slightest suspicion of work
that rests on IA. member is equal to cxpul-
sion.
There is a curious society in London
called the Grabbed club. 1t is made up of
men who have met great disappointments
in life, and the club meets once a month.
AT these times the members are not al
on the contrary, form "a merry company.
and endeavor for that time to forget their
woes.
The list OF eccentric clubs was swelled
last year by the addition of the Don't.
take-otf- your-hat club of Wehlan, Ger.
many. The members who fear CATCHING
cold are abscived from the obligation of
raising the nat in the street in the winter
months under the penalty Of a severe fine.
In Philadelphia there is an Anti BABY
Kissing society, where the hygienic cru.
SADIE against Kissing is pushed. The same
city boasts of an Anticigarette club,
formed by young women who bind them
selves to have nothing whatever to do with
any young INA who smokes cigarettes.
A new feature in clubs Is recorded in
New York. 1t is the Dyspeptic club, and
the test of eligibility for membership Is a
Doctors certificate that the applicant Is
suffering frcm a weak stomach. The oh.
iect of this organi = ion is to promote
c~heerfulness among uyspeptics and to fur
nish to the the latest racul+S "a
science IN TREATING indigestion. The presi.
dent of the nyspeptic club is said to have
a remedy thst has never failed to help suf.
fcrers,' but none but club members knows
what it is.-New York Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

slaughter of game by these Indians,
while 1t is a notorious fact that hundreds
of the animals are killed by white men
for nothing more than heads and horns.
There are men in that country who make
it a business to pilot hunting parties from
the East and abroad, which not only
slaughter elk, but capture and ship them
out of the country. The killing of game
by the Indians interferes with this bust
ness. The Indians can hardly be e1-
pected to submit to the killing of their
people while engaged in an occupation
which they think they have a right TO
follow, more quietly than white men, and
failure by the government to take proper
action is Liable to result in serious loss
Of life and property"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
BEGGARS AND THEIR LODGINGS.
How They Exchange Their Spells MS Well
as Their Notes.

Like artists the world over, the "boys'
at Moody's luXuriate in shop talk when
they come together at the close of the day.
From their talk it appears that they have
accurate knowledge not only of charitable
organizations and charitable individuals,
but of the vulnerable points of both or
CARNATIONS and Individuals; also that
they take as keen q delight in enlarging
upon their methods as artists do in dis
cussing the processes Of painting. They
exchange spoils as well as notes.
Thus Barney came in one night fearful
ly distcndcd and proceeded to pull from
his pockets undervcsts, drawers md stock
ings which he had no use for himself, but
which he had been collecting all the after
noon on the strength of a c~unningly de-
vised tale of woe. He sold Rather 1.-THE
stockings for the price of a drink and
took everything else to a pawnshop. Busi-
ness aside, the range of the conversation
at Moody's is considerable. 1 subjoin a
list of the topics of a single day: Self made
men, the fuses of poverty, the treatment
of tramps, Stanley, Livingstone, Chinese
Gordon, the Sahara desert, the war in the
Sudan, Blaine, Ben Butler, the Mitchell
Corbctt fight, the system of electing alder
men at large, the legal aspects of killing in
self defense, the drinking habit, tho re-
suits of prohibition and the characters of
policemen and rumselIers.
The talk is full of wise sayings, apt
oharacterizations and quaint conccits.
They are philosophers, these dodgers, and
their philosophy is not to be despised,
They literally take life as they find it and
question the mystery of the future. "Don't
go a-wranglin about that, I heard one of
them say to two comrades who We're dis
putting about 10 cents; there are plenty
of tens in the street" And that settled it.
They know how to appreciate the humor
of their very hardships, the true mark of
the philosopher everywhere. And their
philosophy has venerable age back of 1t.
Piers Ploughman set it forth 800 years
ago. This. from the sixteenth century,
might be Shorty's plea of today:
"My name is Nicholas Genings, and /
came from leicester to seeke workc, and l
am n hatmakcr by my occupation, md all
my money is spent, and if l could get
money to pave for my lodging this night
l would sccke workc tomorrowc amongst
the hatters." (Told by a beggar impostor
OF New Years day, 1567.)-Alvan +. San
born in Forum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
A Sale Maniac.

They met at the handkerchief counter
the widow whose somber robes were begin
ming to brighten and her friend. The wild
ow, with nervous fingers and the excited
air of n who is a sale maniac, pulled and
tugged at various handkerchiefs to test
their quality. Finally she said to the clerk:
"IH take a dozen of these" and point
ed to some black bordered squares of linen.
why, Bess," exclaimed her friend.
why do you buy those mourning hand
kerchiefs when you're just going out of
~mourning?n
Il know, my dear. sighed the widow.
"but they were such bargainsi And be-
sides" she added hopefully, lyon never
can tell how soon you may need theln."-
New York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

In another column Hon p. O. Vickery
makes a very fair proposition in reference
to the now city building. He has no de
sire to force any improvement upon the
city. He believes that the people of Au-
gusta are very strongly In favor of the
new building. and # they are not he
wants to know it. The way he suggests
of ascortainlDg this is certainly a fair
one and one that would effectually remove
all doubts In reference to this matter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
Japan'S EMPRESS.

When her majesty, the empress of ia
pan, drives, no one is permitted to look at
her from the windows, or chinks in the
doors, or any other part Of the house, but
must sit down by the side of the street
through which she passes. Every man and
woman or child must doff hat or cap as
she goes by, with the exception of ladies
in European dress, who are permitted to
remain covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
PRESS COM NJ ENTS.
Tardy Recognition.
(Biddeford journal }

c. W. Reed, artist, for bravery at Get
tysburg, has just been awarded a media
by the government, 80 years after the
event, A few weeks ago G. H. Little
field, corporal of 6. Co, LIST Maine Vols.
was awarded a medal for gallantry at
Fort Fisher, 80 years ago. Thus, like q
crab going backward, does the nation
show its gratitude. Perhaps by the end
of another quarter century full recogni-
but it is extremely doubtful. And yet
there rise the howls of Bounty jumpers -
and Pension grabbersl -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

A remarkable coincidence dwelt upon
by the Spanish authorities is that the Gu
bans always revolt On the eve of reforms.
Nothing more ridiculous is conceivable
than this statement for 8s is we'll known
Spain is incapable of reform. Cuba will
never enjoy n rational government until
she Is free from fthe intolerablo rule of
SDain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Now that the English Conservatives are
In power they hesitate to undertake the
task Of cutting down Ireland's representa-
ton as they have led the Irish landlords
to think they would.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Senator Butler lost his head in his vi
Imperative d~enunciation of Cleveland as
"a hireling of goldbugs." 1t is such
cranks as he that help to make Grover
Cleveland appear a bigger. brainier and
better mar than he Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

The refusal Of Franco to permit Minis
facts about Consul Walters arrest and i'm
%prisonment demonstrate as conclusivoly
AZ need be, that an outrage has been com
mitted. Meanwhile Consul Waller lies
in prison and what does Uncle Sam pro
pose to do about 1t? A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Premier Salisbury last state paper is
remarkable sololy for what 1t didn't say
and for the gingerly manner he handled
the Armenian outrage. He says what is
contrary to general belicf-that the Sultan
is still considering the reforms proposed
1t bids fair to BE- a case of consider good
COW, consider.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Now u Venezuelan gunboat has fired on
a British schooner. This appears to be
Just the opportunity England has been
awaiting. She will o seize Venezuela
and collect an indemnity. At least this
is what the Corinto precedent might seem
Ia implv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Thugs can be hired cheaply in Sanford.
A rumseller is said to have paid one but
sl5 to brutally assault a temperance
worker Of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
Asking the impossible.

Servant-There's no coal, and the fires
are going out.
Mistress-Dear me! Why didn't you
tell me before?
Servant-I couldn't tell you there was
no coal, mum, when there was COAL
New York Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Meteorologists say that the heat of the
air is due to six sources: First, that from
the interior of the earth; second, that from
tho stars; third, that from the moon;
fourth, that from the friction of the winds
and tides; fifth, that from the meteors;
sixth, that from the sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

There are numerous applicants for the
New York Democratic convention.
Though the great circus Is free those run
ming the sideshows expect to reap a har-
vest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
Daily Kennebet 5ottrnat.
TERMS: 800 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken Of un-
signed communications.
TEE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
municstions.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLKIeH &
FLYHT, Publishers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
Did You Ever Think

That you cannot be well unless you have
pure, rich blood? If you are weak, tired,
laDguid and all run down, it Ia because
your blood Is impoverished and lacks vi
tality. These troubles may be overcome
by Hoods Sarsaparilla because Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes pure, rich Hood, 1t
is, in truth, the great blood purifier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Tammany has appointed new collectors
Of blaokmail but the same old business
methods will be employed at the old stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Cleveland's syndicate scheme is not such
a success as to recommend its adoption Is
an unfailing regulator Of the gold supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

throned and then call for contributions,
Is not legitimate, even when the cause
sought to be aided Is so good a one as that
Ct missionary work among the heathern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
MAINE GOSSIP.

Elliott Fernald's big COW of Saco, will
be seen at the Eastern Maine Fair. She
ught to be, for her girth is Z feet and s
inches and her weight is zoos pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

That national silver conference at Wash
ington Is claiming all, butt has mighty few
delegates to show for 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Stain and Cromwell should be encour
aged to resign themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

German says he Isn't afraid that the Re
publicans will carry Maryland. When
the way Is dark, whistle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Here's hoping the Ammen ram will
meet requirements at today's trial,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

The National Guard OF this State has
adopted the right motto-each successive
yea r the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Containing among is ingredients the purest
OF medicinal French brandy and the hest OF
imported ginger, it is vastly superior to the
cheap, worthless, and often dangerous gingers
urged as substitutes. Ask for SANFORD'S
GINGER and look for owl trade mark on the
wrapper. Sold everywhere. POTTER DRUG AND
CHEN. Corr, Sole Proprietors, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
SAVINGS BANK.
Organized 1S4S.
BANKING ROOMS 235 WATER STREET,

TRusTEEs-Wm. s Badger, ]. II. ManIey, L.
q. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb, B. F. Parrott.
Deposits received and placed on interest the
drst day Of every month.
interest paid OF credited on account on the
hrst Wednesday Of FEBRUARY and Auguska
Deposits are exempt by law ff6m IN fsxes,
ana accounts arr. strictly CONFIDENTIAL =
ADMINISTRATOR. Guardians, Trustees, married
apr2dtf EDWIN @. DUDLEY, Tyess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
As You Like It.
(Bath Times J

So the Hon. Thomas b. Reed is a cam
era fiend. Thus Is he learning the art Of
pressing the button and letting some one
else do the rest Rockland Star.
1t seems to us, rather, that he has
learned the art of resting and letting
somebody else do the pressing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Every Swedish girl not born to wealth
Is taught "a trade of some kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, constipation.
bil~iousness, jaundice, sick headache, in
digestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17

The Salvation Army field day at Old
Orchard opened with a devil hunt" and
it Is alleged that his satanic majesty was
hard beset for a few moments. Possibly
he was taken at any rate the
leader announced hat he had been driven
into his hole and then a citizen remarked
4 don't know OF q better place to o
for him than Old Orchard just now.
Then the captain shouted, Lets indulge
in "a little 'clapology,' and make the devil
mad; that is if you are not too respect
able. and really hate him" With that,
yearly every pair Of palms In the house
beat time with the music. Then they all
joined In the chorus, "Oh, the devil, he's
outside the door, and he cant get in any
more" when a lusty voice called out,
"Hit him again" Altogether there ap-
pears to have been 1.-THE devil to pay" al
though not in his own coin"
Proprietor Pulitzer is evidently wei
satisfied that in choosing Bar Harbor he
has selected the best summer resort along
the Atlantic coast. The New York World
gives Mount Desert a big send-otf. l.
has employed a chemist to analyZe the sea
water Of leading ocean resorts, n h.
finds the water at Bar Harbor absolutel!
pure. The water ut other ocean resorts
disclosed more or less the presence of or
ganic substances. The element of iodine
in the Bar Harbor water is said to be es
pecially beneficial in cases Of asthma. 1t
IS this that gives to the ocean winds their
saline, ~invigorating odor. All this sounds
well-to the people of Mt. Desert.
Bangor News; Stain and Cromwell
They are very reticent concerning the
hearing, hold no correspondence with
those who are working In their behalf
and do not mention the subject to thos,
with Avhnin thew CON q in nerSanal contact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
One View OF II.
Portland Press.

4 lNC0s y
1t Is very much to be doubted If the
cause of religion derives any permanent
benefit from such a transaction as that at
Old Orehard-on Sunday. Indeed a. very
strong argument could be made to show
that the ultimate effect is exactly the
reverse. Many of the persons who re-
sponded TIC the call for contributions for
DR.. Simpson were evidently in a state
Of mind which utterly obscurcd their
Judgment. Some of them were in a
condition bordering on emotional in
sanity, having been wrought up by the
stirring appeals that preceded the call
for the contributions. Nobody will be-
lieve that the man aud his wife who sur
rendered every cent they had in the world
acted with elaboration, or even with in
telligence. They were the victims of an
over.enthusinsm approaching frenzy. 1t
is perfectly legitimate to awaken an inter
est in the cause of missions by explaining
the need of them and setting forth the
good work that they do. Butyto work on
emotional natures by stirring appeals,
supplemented with praycr and singing
and shouting, until the Judgment is de-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-17
Business Cards.
. JOHNSON, M. D.

Physician & Surgeon.
ONCE 2sa. Water st., Aliens Building over
Nsson's Clothing Store.
Hours 10 to II A. MI 30 to 8 and 7 to p, N.
Sunday, Q to 10 A. M. and Q to 8 p. M,
Residence, 16 Elm street,
mayfdtf