Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-26

BALM X IN ;.
Will Farm, which on every possible occa-
sion radiates its spirit of good Will ABROAD
In return for the good will that is showered
upon It, We have never yet nearu VI 'he
donor who has not enjoyed giving 10 thae
institution, and his enjoyment Is new
tably enhanced if he but attend tne pup
lie meetings held there.
One of the employees at the saco light
static has to his record 1461 consecutive
runs: No holiday, no vacation no sur
dav off in all that time, and obliged to
work nights and get what httle steep he
h as at the station A good many men
rather turn tramp, commit cfihe' JOIN
the Populists, vote for free silver at 10 TO
l. do ANYTHING in fact rather than work
like that to earn an honest livelihood
Vacation at the life saving stations Will
soon be over
While the herring are not very plenty
two of the largest sardine factories at Lu-
bee have started up, on the principle, prob
ably. that half mess is better than none.
The Saco school committee has decided
upon having a manual training depart
ment connected with the grammar grade
in that city. Apparently it Is only
Question of time when the committees of
all cities will follow their example.
Vinalhayen is proud of its new memo
rial hall, just completed 1t cost $40. 600
and the enterprise was started by the Ia
dies of the relief corps who raised over
$500 of the amount by giving entertain
ments.
A reporter OF the Biddeford Times be-
came quite interested in a Bible few
days since The sole reason may or may
not have been that the Bible was printed
in German text in the year 1915, is still
in an excellent state of preservation and
is memorial to its binders Most OF the
books bound now will fall far short of an
existence of $50 years.
Reporter Journal: One of Gardeners
youngsters of So summers, while at the
capital city recently waiting for a train,
was quite taken with the appearance of
young lady at the station, came home and
wrote her letter, telling her how III UGH
he admired her &C., describing himself as
a young student. He asked to meet her
and requested reply, Of course signing
a fictitious name. An answer came back
Immediately, stating that she would meet
him, requesting him to come on certain
train and when he got off the car to hold
in his left hand white handkerchief.
The aged letter writer went up on the car
to see the fun out but did not make him
self known, although his fair correspon-
dent was there on the alert for the young
student with the handkerchief " 1t some
how leaked out among the young lady's
friends, and she has been the target for
lots of guying lately.
Green's Landing is enjoying business
revival and the demands for stone are
coming thick and fast. Paving blocks are
being cut for the New York and Philadel-
phia markets.
The old discussion about proposed
electric railroad from Portmouth to York
beach is still on, the opposition being that
the railroad would destroy the exclusive
ness of that attractive resort
Mayor Hanson of Belfast, who is in
terested in the proposed Washington
county railroad, has sent letters of in
quiry TO the selectmen of different towns
asking their opinions respecting the vote
upon the county loan. The responses he
has received indicate very strong senti
ment in favor Of the loan.
The attempt to burn the Catholic
cathedral at Portland, Wednesday, was
. very bold one, and apparently done
without the slightest provocation for
sane person; consequently the theory of
Rev. FIR. McDonough that it was the
work of a demented person seems to be the
only rational one.
Portland and Gorham are to be con.
nected by electric road before October
The people of Round Pond had rous-
ing welcome for the new steamer Salacia
from Portland, and Wiscasset would like
to have her come and connect with her
railroad
A little Parkhurst girl has two queer
pets, inhabiting a spring in the vicinity
of her home, They are frog and trout
The former has grown portly under her
feeding and the trout has gained about
two pounds. They recognize the sound
OF her voice and greet her with enthusiasm
whenever she visits their home.
Delicately Put.
Head Waiter Ito professor about to leave
the premises without paying)-Should you
happen to miss your purse, herr professor,
Won will rl1pnSo bpnr In, that ,,o,, i