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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
THE CON MISSION.
Speculation Already Started as 10 It's Make
up and Powers.

Washington, Dc. 18-Thtrc was con
siderable speculation among the members
II the House, today, as TO the personnel Of
the commission which the PrcSident.f the
bill passed By the House &c ONES a law,
will appoint to investigate the divisional
line between Venezuela and British
Guiana.
Had not the House adjourned Mt so early
an hour, it was the purpose OF McCreary
Of Kentucky, who has been three times
chairman Of the committee on foreign
affairs, to offer n resolution that the NUN
Der of commissioners 81 all be five; that
they shall report to the President as soon
as practicable; that they he authorized to
take whatever action may be necessary
and proper to perform the duties assigned
to them.
This would permit them TO visit the dis
puted territory, If, In their Judgment. such
u course is advisable. Upon this point
there is n wide division Of sentiment
among the representatives.
II is not denied that all the data uecesS
airy 10 an Intelligent understanding Of the
subject is already available, and for this
reason it is claimed that no occasion exists
for visiting Venezuela. but it is asserted
that personal insp sct.ons arc frequently
made by juries in disputed land cases
where the evidence ON both sides is strong
AMI convicting, and If this be done in civil
suits between private individuals, the
greater is the necessity for taking similar
action in a case Of such gravity as that in
question.
While the sentiment Of the Honse is
strongly In harmony with tho Presidents
Recommendation, there is disposition on
the part of the conservative members to
make haste slowly.
Already gossip is busy connecting the
names of Chief Justice Fuller Of the su-
prcme court, ex-P President Harrison, eX
SENATOR Edmunds Of Vermont, and other
well known men with the proposed com
mission. In the meantime, the rrsOlu-
tion has to run the gauntlet of the Senate
committee on foreign re ations, some Of
whose members have manifested IA dispo-
sition to load 1t down with importanS
amendments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
MUST NOT BACK DOWN.
Admiral Gherardi Says We Must BacI
Up the Monroe Doctrine.
II War Comts. Must Occupy Canada aad
Destroy British Commerce.

Bridgeport, CT, Dee. 1S.-An interview
unon the subject Of President Cleveland S
message was had, tonight, with Rear
Admiral Gherardi, retired, of Stratford.
lie said in part:
81 have read the Presidents message
carefully, and it cJmmends itself to me as
it ought to every American citizen. 1t was
the only message that could be sent under
the circumstances.
Il DIDO rot believe that there will be a
var as the result Of tie message, but such
a thing is possible. This government
ought not to attempt to force a war, but
tho Monroe doctrine is one of the bulwarEs
Of the United States. and 1t must be de-
Tended We cannot back down now and
this principle will be adhered TO.
In the event If war, the first thing to
ba done by us would be to oyerrun Canada
and then overthrow commerce. This
latter would not be- 50 difficult as is sup
posed England's commerce is carried in
slow vessels, and our commerce destroyers
could easily overtske and destroy them
The Connecticut coast would probably
suffer because England would I'M
doubleday make display along the entire
scabourd.
eve must not 90 into any war with the
hoTe Of support from France or Russia,
for such aid would not come unless thos 9
countries saw something for themselves
IN n -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
A CHERRY TREE STORY.
But an Oil Man Blankets 1t ct the Start
With Watch Yarn.

"You observe this plain gold ring on
Fmy little finger" said the man from Chi
cago, turning the circlet off as if it were a
brass nut on a screw. sit has my wife's
full name engraved in the inside. We'll, it
is our engagement'and wedding ring. My
wife lost it one day when we lived near
San Francisco, and though we searched
high and low, we couldn't find it, One
day, nearly two Years later, friend, OF
ours insisted Oh presenting me with "a
small cherry tree
"Ill take cigar this time please, u re
marked the man from Oil City.
II said cherry tree, " continued the man
from Chicago, "and I'm giving you true
story. Well, this offer Of NJ friend was de-
clined at first, but my vic insisted, say
ing that we, could set it out ina particular
place in the lawn, She marked the spot,
and sent for the little tree. l dug down
about IA inches where she designated, and,
SO help mel turned up this ring! How
it got there we never could guess"
"There's nothing improbable about
that" said the Oil City man, ''unless it is
the cherry tree. But did l ever tell you
the story of my watch? This same watch"
pulling out gold hunter. Several
years ago l was drilling well up in the
Bradford district and had got down about
1900 feet, without any sign of luck. l
was looking at the hole under the derrick
with something like despair one day-for
we had stopped work on it. Pulling out
my watch, which l carried without fasten-
ing, it suddenly slipped from my fingers
and down she went, chuck into that dry
hole. The idea Of adding that to my loss
riled mo, so I got a cylindrical tube such
as we get tests of sand with, and put soma
putty near the open end and let it down
the hole which it fitted neatly. My watch
came up with the suction, stuck fast to
tho putty. 1t hadn't stopped running.
eyes, and do you know we renewed
work on that hole the next day and got
first sand in six hours!'
al hadn't finished about my ring" put
in the Chicago man. 1--WE had moved to
Iowa, and my wife lost it again. l offered
500 reward for it, but no use. We came
to Chicago, and seven years after had
left the Iowa place l received the ring
through tho mail from the man we had
sold out to He said he was pulling cab
bagc in the garden and found it solidly
grown on the root of cabbagep'
We began to move away before the Oil
City man could recoyer.--New York Her
aid
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ENGLAND WILL WAIT
For Official Notice OF the Proposed Commits
sion Before Taking ACtlcn.

London, Dec, lS.-The Marquis Of Sails
bury held the usual Wednesday reception
at the foreign Office, today. The French,
German, Italian and Spanish ambassadors
and Austrian and Dutch charges daffaires
were present, United States Ambassa
dor Bayard was absent
It Is understood thattho British govern
ment has not been officially infromed of
President Cleveland d message in regard
to the proposed commission in connection
with the Venezuelan boundary dispute,
and that Great Britain will follow the
usual diplomatic COURSE until overt action
is taken by the United Statc1
Tho action of the House of REPRESENTA-
tives in voting an appropriation for the
expenses of the commission may hasten
the crisis, but it is not expected that there
will he serious developments until the
commission shall have arrived in Ven
czuela.
Its presence on the Glnua border will
constitute a grave menace, and the neceS.
sary instructions viii h1 forwarded to the
authorities to maintain the interest Of
Great Britain in Guiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
FOR FUTURE USE.
Chandler Says Spend 500, oOo,oOo
On Our Military Armament.
Ne Evidently Would Prepare Tor War in Present
Time OF Peace.

Washington. Dec. 1s.-In the Senate,
Chandler, Rep, of New Hampshire, to-day,
introdncei bin which provides that the
Pres ident be and he is hereby authorized
and directed to strengthen. the military
armament by adding thersto, equipped
for nse. 1000, 900 military rifles, 1000
guns for Geld artillery and rot exceeding
5000 heavy guus for fortications, to be
proc urc by manufacture in the arsenals or
bv c. ntract for manu- cture or by direct
unrchase in this country CT else"here &C
coraing to the discretion Of the President,
who stall conform, where practicable
without unwise delay, II the methods
prescribed for making contracts and pur
chases by existing laws.
The sum of $iG0, 600. coo is appropriated
to carry into effect the provisions Of this
act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
ST. VlTUS DANCE.
A Cure Found for This Terrible NAL
ady.
Read the Recent Letter From Or. Ed. T. White
Of Boston.

IL is hard to imagine a more terrible
maIady. or one that calls for more sym
patby. than st. Vitus Dance. For years
The brightest and best ply scians have
sought fer remedy for this awful ai1iic-
ton. They knew the nervous systems of
the sufferers were shattered and diseased
and all sorts of nervines have been tried
hut without avail. Now, however, the
greatest medical discovery Of this century,
commended upon the prescription of the
greatest modern specialist in nervous dis
eases. avails where all Others failed. 1t is
not surprising for as specific in all dis
eases arising from nervous troubles DR..
Charcot's kola Ntrvine Tablets, have,
over and over again, proven themselves
without an equal. They are boon to
the thousands afflicted with st. Nitus
Dance or complaints due TO weak nerves.
poor blood, impaired physical or mental
vigor. Read this terse statement from
one of Boston's best known physicians:
''43 Somerset St, Roston. Nov. II, 1855.
l have used DR.. Charcot's kola Nervine
Tablets in two cases of Cborea est. Nitus
dance) and have met with excellent re
suits. Would heartily recommend my
brother physicians, who have such cases,
to give these Tablets a fair trial.
Dr. Edward i. white
If you are sleepless, run down, troubled
with nervous dyspepsia, melancholy or
undue fatigue Of brain or body, take kola
Nergi1ie Tablets. If they work so well in
such aggravated diseases as st, Vitus
Dance what may you not expect of
benefit when afflicted with simpler and
mildcr nervous affections?
Sl.00 per box Tone months treatment.)
See Dr. CharcoU's pane Oh box. kola
booklet free. All druggists or sent direct.
by Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Go, La
IrnSsa Wis
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2a c Ball Notes.

The directors of the Bangor Baseball
ASS )c'ation held a meeting, Tuesday after
noon, at " hich they elected John H Rice
secretary and treasurer, and signed Will
liam Long. who managed last years team,
as manager for 1896 Mr.. Long, who
arrived in Bangor Tuesday morning, was
nrese1t at the meeting. He told a. News
reporter after the meeting that IS yet he
had made 10 arrangement for next year,
but that he should he on the lookout 81
all times for good players. Mr. Long rs
very popular in Bangor and much salts
faction was expressed, Tuesday night, at
his selection rs manager. He will remain
in town for some days--Bangor News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
The LOST EYE.
Traces of Third Eye Still Remain In
Man-Once Called the Seat OF the soul

Man and all higher animals nave wv
eyes, and two only. al mammals, pirus,
reptiles. amphibia and fishes have .his
number Of ewes. Even those animals WHICH
from time immemorial have lived III aoso-
lutely dark caves have two eyes III many
of such animals. however, the eyes nave
been overgrown by the skin, SO that THESE
eyes now would be useless for VISION even
if the animal should come from It's SUI
terranean home to the light OF day
AT times. by what is termed arrested ae-
velopment. animals. and even human De-
ings. appear as. eyclops. or having one eye
only. Bur who ever heard OF third eye
in man or beast? And yet recent research
es prove that man and all vertobrates seem
to possess the rudiments OF third eye
4 writer in Popular Science News au-
thority for the statements here made, ox-
plains that in closely examining the skulls
of certain lizards it was found that near
the top of the head, under the dark Opaque
skin. and often in the very bone, an al.
most perfect eye exists, though no ray OF
light ever could reach it. Such an eye Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

represented in the cut. This eye shows
crystalline lens tc), q retina F) OF very
conplex structure and an optic nerve (n)
in fact, all the essential parts of perfect
eve But being covered by the opaque skin
of the animal it is absolutely useless If
this optic nerve is traced to the brain, it is
found to connect the eye with the so called
pineal gland OF the brain.
Now, while in certain lizards this high
" developed eye is useless because 1t Is
covered by Opaque skin, and in Others even
deeply bedded in bone, it would seem prob
able that in an earlier stage of develop
ment this pineal eye was not rudimentary,
but in constant use. A very slight modifi-
cation would accomplish this-namely, the
Transparency of the skin covering the eye.
This is exactly the condition of the nor
NAL eyes in reptiles today; the skin covers
them, but it Is transparent where it passes
over the eye.
In the skulls of some of the gigantic
reptiles of the earlier age of this globe pa
leontologists have long ago found large,
round perforation. Probably this was the
socket Of the third or pineal eye of the ich-
thyosaurus, the plesiosaurus and the lab
yrinthodon. But much more important
.cOiCitSlOll. lltSb Dt uLcbN Al iiplti t4l1S hiS'
coyery-nanoly, that in all veTtcbratos,
including man, the traces of this third eye
remain today.
In the higher animals the pineal gland
becomes covered by the cerebrum and as
sunes more and more rudimentary forms,
But it remains with obstinate pertinacity.
1t is even always present in man, though
here only Of the size of pea and rudely
resembling n pine cone in shape. 1t seems
also degeneratod in structure, having
hardly any nervous tissue. These facts Of
form and structure have given rise to its
name that Of pineal gland.
The position of the pineal gland in man
is almost in the very center of the brain.
The pealikc, rounded mass attracts atten-
ton when the third ventricle of the brain
is opened. This position of the pineal
gland led the great philosopher Descartes
into u striking error. He says, 8" recog-
nize clearly and distinctly that the portion
of the body in which the soul exerts its
functions is neither the heart nor the en-
tire brain, but only the innermost pert Of
the same-namely, a certain minute acorn
situated exactly in the center of the
brain" He refers to the pineal gland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

leum engine. The weight of this carriage
is 13 hundredweight, and it is intended
to run $50 to 200 miles without recharg-
ing. The horsepower is go; the speed on
a hill of 10 per cent inclination is about 4
miles per hour, and on the level 10 miles
per hour maximum.
Similar though heavier carriages also
paraded. 1t is said that these carriages re-
semble their horse drawn prototypes in
every respect except weight, and they do
not exceed them much in this respect The
engine is placed out of sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
New Venezuelan Minister and Several Maine
poslmsstsrs among Them.

Washington, Dec, ls.--The Senate in
executive session, today. confirmed these
nominations: Allen Thomas. Florida.
envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
poteutiery to Venezuela.
Secretaries of legation, II Clay Arm
strong, Jr. of Alabama, Madrid, Spain ;Wm.
W. Rus sell of Maryland, Venezuela; Joseph
r. Reed, lowe, chief justice: Wilbur +.
Stone. Colorado, Henry c Sluss, Kansas,
VIM. W. Murray, Tennessee, Thomas G.
Fuller, North Carolins, associates justices
of the court of private land claims.
Postmasters, Maine, B. #. bkgtlon'
wIscassess f. r. Dow. Newport G. z.
Homer, BucssTort r. I. Masherrv, West'
brook; Chas. walaer, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
IN FINANCIAL CIRCLES.
Leading European Powers Greatly Affected
by the Venezuelan Affair.

Paris, Dec. Ia The Bourse hero WAS
somewhat aift cted, today, by President
Cleveland's message on the Venezuelan
boundary question White the operators
did not believe tbat war would result be
tween England ana the United States, the
feeling being that England would save
her dignity without extreme measures be
ing resorted to, it was thought that the
friction between The two cluntrios would
produce regretible consequences.
Some alarm was felt on the Bourse at
Rome, today, rs to the relations between
Great Britain and the United States.
The Vienna Bourse, which has been un-
steady ever since the recent crisis, WAS
greatly affected by the Presidents mes
sage sent t. Congress.
AT Berlin, the message Of President
Cleveland to Congress; alarmed operator,
on the Bourse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
HON. JOHN W.T. tsII
SAYS Presidents Exposition Of Monroe
Doctrine its the Case.
And That He Should Be Supported by Every
American Citizen.

Washington, Dec. IS.-Hon. John ".
Foster ex-secrctaIy Of state, and an &C.
knowledged authority upon the sui Ject ci
international law, to day, said.
Il recognize the Presicent's exposition
of the Monroe doctrine as a correct state
ment In its application to the present con-
trovcrsy with Great Britain and deem 1t
the duty OF every citizen OF the United
States to support him in his attitude.
II do not regard his course as ncces-
sarily leading to war. ] have confidence
that the two great Engl.sh-spea hing PEG
pie Of the world viii be able to find a
peaceful method Of adjusting the question
honorabIy alike to both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

In the reig1fof Tibcrius a law was pass
ed forbidding men 10 dehaso themselves b.
wearing silk, as it was fiji only for women.
The Emperor Aurelian. who died in A. ID.
275, denied his empress q robe Of silk be-
cause it was too dear. silk was introduced
into Europe by monks who had been in
India in the year 35l A. d, and it was
soon largely produced in Constantinople.
silk NANTES were first worn by English
ladies at ball At kcnilworth castle a. ID.
Io2E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

The idea of extended use of horseless ve-
hicles is already accepted as much more
than u possibility, and probably its trans
lation into fact is nearer than we think, if
the success of u recent English exhibition
of horseless carriages may be considered an
earnest of coming styles Of street locomo-
ton. The parade at Tunbridge Wells was
led by handsome victoria, which was
built in Paris and supplied with petro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
Inteuss CciG Burns Like Heat.

Intense cold, rs is well known, burns
if we NAV use the ternl-like heat. If u
drop" of Dir at q temperature OF $50 de-
grceS helow zero were placed upon the
hand it wouit. haxe the same effect as
would tho same Qpalltity of molten steel
Every one who has had the care of horses
ought to know the intense pain caused bs
placing u frt,atcd bit In horses mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

as well expect figs from thiStles. Most
of the weakness Of women Is utterly mex
cusable. Proper care and proper medicine
will cure almost any disorder of the fenli-
i.ine organism Or. Pierce's Favorite Ere.
scrip;ion has been tested in thirty years of
practice It is healing, soothing, strength
ening.. It is perfectly natural in us opera.
ton and effect BY its use, thousands OF
weak women, have been made strong and
healthy-have been made the mothers of
strong and healthy children. Taken dur
ing CESSATION, it makes childbirth easy and
almost painless and insuyes the well being
of both mother and child.
The following letter is only one OF thou
sands OF similar ones
Airs. FfoRENen WHITE. of Ticfot, u, Ia,
writes; commenced using the Favorite Pre-.
scription when half through my period of
pregnancy / used four bottles and felt like
another woman. My time of labor was easy
rI,d rapid: ! have dear, strong, healthy Ettlt
boy baby"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
PHILADELPHIA STRIKE.
Much Violence in The streets-fail Cars At
tackcd-Great Excitement.

Philadelphla, Dec l8.-Today was one
scene of rio1ing aud violence by the strik-
trs and the police had their hands full.
A nail ca7 was attacked and threats made
to bura it. This has aroused the United
S6atcs authorities. Many arrests Were
made during the Gay. More trouble is
eyn cited tOnOrroN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19

-Galveston is credited with the larg st
wagon bridge in the world. 1t is IN IRE
ban three miles long and spans the Gal
weston bay from north to south. 1t is built
mainly of wood and has zone draw. 1t is
also one Of the widest bridges in America,
il not the widest, allowing the passage of
three vehicles at one time
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where Bier Root Come, From.

The best brier root from which pipes are
made is said to come from the borders of
France and Italy. In the mountainous
districts of those countries roots are dug
out which have grown for ages, and are
sometimes larger than a mans body,
weighing hundreds of pounds. The wood
thus obtained is remarkably beautiful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
The Halefui Castor Oh Bean.

1t is not generally supposed that castor
oil beans are poisonous, but they are.
While the delicious extract of them may be
wholesome incidentally taken, should you
or your children yearn for more of it and
eat the bean, which is really very pretty,
tho symptoms of poisoning will be very
prompt and painful, according to DIR. II.
H. Rusbv
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
GRATEFUL COMFORTING.
EPP'S COCOA
BREAKFAST SUPPER.

"By thorough Knowledge of the natural
laws which govern the operations of digestion
and nutrition, ami by "a careful application OF
the fine properties OF wei.-selected Cocoa, Mr.
T., ps has provided for our breakfast aud sup
pee n delicately favored beverage which may
save us many heavy ooctor's biiis. IL is byihe
iudicious use Of snch articles Of diet that a
may be gradually built up until
strong c ough to resist every tendency to dis
ease Hundreds of subtle malsdies are hoatz
ing around us ready TO stack whe ever there
is a weak poiut. We may escape many fatal
shaft by Keeping ourselves well fortified with
pare blood and properly nourished frame"
civil Service Gazette. Made simply with
boiling water or milk. Sold only in half
pound tins, by Cir ce,S. labelled thus:
JAMES ~.i's y d GO, Ltd, Homeopathic
che Iists Lone on, EpglaId. decl7eod&wiw
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.ALAs. eHR,e,se,Alzk.z

DR. Picrce's celebrated book, "rhe Common
sieuse Medical Adviser : viii be sent free 10 any
address ON receipt OF Fl ose-eeut stamps. L
cover cost ofanaiiing cab. The hook .couta:ms
1898 pages. f,Eosi,sely illustrated. and Is Of ines
tinsahie value 10 every woman. 4 xeritabe med.
is;sl library, il, oaesvoluire. Address, Worlds
DiQeasary Medica. Associations Buffalo, n. "
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Polo Game.

At Fall River-Eall River. 81 Salem. 2.
At Clinton-Clintnn, Q; Chelsea,
At Wal,hala--W obufn, 5; Waltham, ..
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Sea Moss Farine. Tooth
some, Nutritious, Econom-
ical 25ct. package makes
Is quarts various dessert
dishes. Receipts with each
package. Write for Fairy
Story Book, Illustrated.
Buy Farine of aIlGrocers,
or package mailed on re-
ccipt Of IS cents.
Lyo. Manufacturing Co,
a eousA Fifth ST.. Brsokfya Ky
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At Ma sbus. Y. H., Wednesday, Fred a.
StocSwel plead d g,dify Of n'ather'hs
Screea nc. MeAlst,r III thu Nasa,ia p"i'T
force and Was sent need To 30 wears IA 'h''
tate prison.