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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
Queen Bess and Her Sailors.

Queen Elizabeth personally liked her
sailors and their way of life She had all
woman's love of the adventurer They
brought her money, tinery and flattery,
and she dearly loved all three But they
suited not only her tastes. but her policy.
There was IA mutual understanding be-
tween them. If, for reasons of state. it
was necessary to disown their privateering
fcats even when they We're triumphantly
successful, they must reckon on her hard
words and black looks. Ii it was safe to
acknowledge them, they were rewarded
with open smiles and favors Thoroughly
characteristic, for example, was her treat
ment of Francis Drake when the ever
glorious Pelican came home. leaving n
wake behind her which Went right round
the world. Ho had laughed at Spanish
protests, plundered Spanish treasure.
towns and ships, with the light hearted
nudacity of the gentleman bandit, and
anchored at Plymouth with an FL Dorado
IN his hold and the shouts of admiriuy
England in his ears
Mendoza, the Spanish ambassador furi-
ously demanded that 1.-THE dragon" should
be forced to disgorge his plumber But it
suited the queen to teach the Spaniard a
iessoii-that if his master encouraged Irish
rebels she would encourage English priva-
teers. 11tsoe was the lion of her court.
she ostentatiously walked about with him
In the public gardens. The Pelican was
the scene of royal banquet, and Gloriana
made rough Francis one of her knights.
Good Words.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

ont running it in debt could conscien-
tiously vote for it, not as partisans, but
as patriots.
Such II measure was passed by the
House. 1t was admitted by some Demo
Gratis to be more of revenue measure
than the present law. 1t did not repre-
sent Republican views of protection, but
1t did provide way out of present diff
culties. 1t was such measure that
President Cleveland would hesitate about
vetoing it. He did, however, endeavor to
defeat it in a roundabout manner. He
would give the country to understand
that there is no deficit, when every
attempt to demonstrate such an unrea-
sonablc pretense has ridiculously failed.
He knows there is deficit; every Demo
crat in Congress knows it, the country
knows it,
1t is equally obvious that more rev
enue should be supplied. The trainers OF
the Gorman- Wilson tariff intended to
have more. They included the income
tax. This was adjudged unconstitu-
tional All this revenue expected was
not forthcoming. The Democrats had
opportunity to pass another measure
which should make good this unexpected
deficit. They did not do So Their party
was dcmoralized, they dare not undertake
it. The Republicans did at their first
opportunity. The Democrats now join
lunatias to defeat the measure. Do they
dare go to the county on that issucf
| Assuredly they would not il they had any
hope Of success; as it is they will spend
all next summer trying to lie out Of it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
PASSING OF THE GYPSY.
EomaDy Ryes Gradually DisAppeAs1ns
From the Haunts OF Men.

The gradual disappearance and extinc-
tion that picturesque yagabond, the
genuine, SIMON pure gypsy, has caused
much caHhnsent but the reason for the dy-
ing out he old race is somewhat diff
cult to find. There are probably more
rowing, wandering yagabonds in the world
today than ever before, but a real Romany
is seldom found even in England, where
he formerly ilourished. In this country
real gypsies were never numerous and are
today less so than ever before. They are
occasionally met with, but the bands are
either very small, or are composed Of horse
trading scamps and fortune telling ia
kris ~ who have not drop Of the Romany
blood in their veins
In the old days the gypsy impressed him
self and his personality on the literature
and the art Of the countries in which he
roamed. 1t was a poor novel that did not
introduce a gypsy fortune teller, and a
poor play that did not have at least one
child stolen by gypsies, while the artists
fairly reveled in studies and sketches OF
gypsy maidens. But the gypsies Of today
do not indulge in any child stealing pro
cliyities, although they occasionally make
bluff at telling fortunes AS for the
children, they usually have enough of their
own not to bother their heads and risk
their liberty by stealing those of other
people.
a band of gypsies which appeared in the
province of Quebec the other day actually
tried To sell their own children. arguing
that times were so poor that they We're no
longer able to provide for the little ones
SO it can readily be seen that the day of
the gyl " is past. II he ever had any use.
fuiness, he has long ago outlived it
Troy Times.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

known author has signed contract with
the New York publishers, Street X Smith.
TO write exclusively for them for the next
three years
The students OF Berwick Academy.
South Berwick. have published the initial
number Of the Quamphcgap. bright,
sixteen page monthly devoted to the in
terests OF the school.
There will probably be two free high
schools In Dixmont the coming spring
one at the Corner. under the instruction
of c. b. Holt, and one at the Center
taught by H. B. Peabody.
Miss Katherine NJ Kicker. contraIto at
the Miliiston church. Portland has
accepted position aS contralto at the
Central Congregational church in Boston
at salary of $1,000 for the year begin
ming April !. She will remain at the
Williston church until that time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

The journal publishes this morning
the report of the committee appointed to
make the annual examination of the
State treasurer's accounts. This exalnin-
alton was in every way most satisfactory.
The committee, which was made up as
follows: Hon. A. r. Day, Hon. j. W.
Maxwell, Hon. James Cunningham, Hon
G. H. Gilbert, Hon. Weston Lewis and
Hon. Wainwright Cushing, completed its
work quickly. 1t found everything as
shown in Treasurer Simpsons report and
takes occasion to commend the able
manner in which the Office is conducted.
All who have occasion to look over the
records Of this State department will agree
with the committee that all the books
and accounts are models Of neatness and
correctness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
(Republican Journal.)

(Republican Journal.)
Governor Cleaves made number OF
important nominations Jan. 18th OF
the appointment of Col. j. w Porter as
chairman of the board of registration in
Bangor the Whig q Courier says: 1t
will give general satisfaction in this city
1t was clearly case of the office seeking
the man. Col. Porter had no thought of
being a candidate for the position until
he was approached by some of the leading
Republicans who asked him to allow the
use of his Dame. A very strong petition
was sent to the Governor in support of his
nomination rs well as numerous letters
Col. Porter is well qualified for the i'm
portant duties of the Office which he will
discharge with dignity and ability" The
reappontment of Land Agent Oak of
Caribou, the appointment of Hon. james
W. Wakefield of Bath rs State liquor
commissioner, the appointment of Hon
George A Curran of Calais, as member
of the commission to consolidate the laws
relating to sea ana shore fisheries, and the
reappointment of Fish and Game Com
missioner Stanley could not be improved
upon and will receive the cordial endorse
ment of the people of the State
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
Republicans Ready.
cOrrectnes,

The Republican party stands here
ready to do its duty, to pay the public
debt, to overcome deficiencies, to raise
sufficient revenue. If there had been nc
deficiency there would have been no loss OF
gold. The gold had remained in the
treasury for years. But rs soon as there
was deficiency the gold began to go,
because the gold was used to pay curren,
expenses. This administration had
caused fright about gold losses Banks
seeing the government using gold had
adopted the same course. Instead OF
maintaining their bond reserve in notes
they drew gold from the reserve As fal
as my voice can go want it understood
that this delay lin considering the tariff
bill) arises out of the discussion of an old
wornOut issue-the free coinage, Of silver
while we should be turning our atten
tion to the political remedies before Us. -
John Sherman in his speech in the
United States Senate, Wednesday.
The country is, we feel confident aware
that the Republican party is ready to dc
all IN Its power to remedy the evils occa
STONED, first by Vicious tariff theories
and practises, consequent deficit, and an
administration trying to shift the respou
sipiilty where 1t doesn't belong. The
Republican partys attitude in the present
condition OF affairs can be Judged ONLY
from the work done in the nationa
House. In the Senate it Is unable to carry
out that which it desires to see accom-
plished.
What have the Republicans done in tn,
Houses They passed tariff bill to sun
ply sufficient revenue. They passed
bond bill to unable the administration =,
protect its gold reserve on the easies
terms. The Republicans laid aside tbei
preferences in framing that tariff meas
ure. They realized that what tn,
country most needs is more revenue
Ihey wished to frame such bill that al
VINO favor running the government with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

The star Alpha Centauri-the nearest
star TO the earth as far as We yet know
consists as the telescope shows, of two
suns, one Of which is five or six times
brighter than the other. But recent OBJ
servatlons by Mr.. Roberts at the Cape OF
GOOD Hope observatory have led him To
the conclusion that the two components of
Eipha Centauri, much as they differ in
brightness, are really nearly equal in
weight. Together they are twice as heavy
as our sun. 1t seems to follow from These
facts that one of those twin suns is losing
Its light, and in the course of ages may be-
come only gigantic Opaque planet, while
ITS companion will still continue to blaze
with solar splendor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
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The First Rified Cannon,

Sylvanus Sawyer, who died recently in
Massachusetts,, was an old time New Eng
land inventor, and according To an OK
change, to him belongs the fame of having
conceived the idea of the rifled cannon.
About 1854 he had a cannon cast after this
pattern, riiied, and having oaliber about
81 inches in diameter and feet long. He
then had explosive shells of an original
and peculiar pattern made they being
grooved to fit the ritiing of the cannon and
gave 1t that rotary motion now so uniyor-
sally used. The shell was hollow and In
shape not unlike an acorn, and on its tip
was an opening through which powder
could be poured. A Illuminating cap was
the final arrangement so adjusted that
when it struck any object the contents of
the shell would be ignited and an explosion
take place.
When the test of his cannon was made.
in 1854, his shell went straight to the mark
and exploded with due precision, tearing
the target into flinders. Thus successful
WAS the first riiled cannon ball ever fired
in this or any other country
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
temperance Notes.

\ lodge of Good Templars will probably
b. organized at Highland, soon.
Twenty ncw lodges, %. 6. t. have
been instituted in this State during ten
weeks,
Brooks Lodge initiated eight candidates
at its last meeting This lodge Is one Of
the largest in the State.
Woodbine Lodge, |. O. G. tt, Corinna,
is steadily increasing in membership. AT
present II has more than SO members.
Two new lodges were instituted. Jan.
II, viz. Centerville Lodge. No. 1870. at
Boothbay, by Rev. +. !. Prescott, Jas A
Reed, deputy; Mlbridge Lodge, No 52
at Milbridge, by L. A. Caine, Samuel
Wallace, deputy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

The honest differences of opinion re
specting that Davis resolution appear L
arise chiefly over the point of time Il
this the proper occasion for adopting it,:
As to this feature those may differ widely
who would not falter in their support o
the Monroe doctrine should the test come
1t is worthy of note, however, that ther,
seems to be less ado in England concern
ing it than there is in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
Maine Educational News.

An effort is being made to INTRODUCES
music into the Thomaston public schools.
The Lend-a Hand Of the Woman
christian Association, Lewiston, has or
gahized class in arithmetic for the
women of Lewiston and Auburn.
"A young mems debating club has re-.
Gently been organized at North Waterford
ana "a good degree of interest is manifest
IN the discussion of current topics.
MIR. Gilbert Patten, Camden's well
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

1t Is said that many Oklahoma officials
are implicated In the scandal attaching to
the U. S. marshal's office; that thousands
vouchers and forged fee bills. Evidently
Oklahoma ism ready for statehood just
yet. In fact this country won't need any
more new states for several years to
come
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
kenn ebec.
NORTH PITTSTON.

William Grant returned homo from
the woods about West Eustis, Monday
evening last. A number Of the young
people of this town gathered ut Geo b.
Putnam :, Tuesday evening last. and en-
iioyed a very social evening Mrs Alma
Green and daughter Emma. were called
to Mrs. Lawrence of Chelsea. by the
illness of Miss Tilla Lawrrnce.-Mrs.
Gertrude King of this town is quite i'll
with mumps. The school closed, in this
district, on Friday last Jerome Leonard
Of South rittston, was in town on Tues
day last
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
The Maine Reed Club.
(Hallowell Register. }

1t was fitting demonstration that
Congressman Reed is the tavorite of Pine
Tree State Republicans-th organization
of the Maine Reed Club in Portland,
Wednesday. He will go before the ma
tional convention as New England S
choice
Governor Cleaves was made the Presi-
dent of the new cuban excellent selec-
tion. The attendance and interest in the
gathering were both large
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
News and Notes,

Jewellers are credited with the statement
that the regularity Of the running of q
watch depends upon the magnetism of
the man who carries it.
Helium, the new gas, long recognized
in the sun, has been found in the mineral
waters of Wildbad, in the Black forest,
and also in another spa near Carterets in
the Pyrenees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

The deficit tariff bill before the Senate
should receive the support OF all tariff for
revenue Democrats Tor it is, to quote q
prominent member of that party, ''much
than was the Wilson German bill"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

Now comes the report that the great
leader of the Cuban insurgents, Gen.
Gomez, is sick unto death with consump-
tion. judging from the lively manner
he has hustled all over Cuba it must be
"galloping" consumption. But after all
the report is probably o sample of the
work Of the new Spanish commander.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
STATE NEWS.
Aro0st0Ok.
NORTH PERHAM.

Two slight falls Of snow have been very
welcome, although there is not enough
vet to make good sledding.-F. l.. Me
lntyre received an addition to his family.
Jan. II. 1t is al.oy Mr., Mcintyre con
tinues in very poor health His lamt
ankle does not improve and the doctors
are In doubt as 10 its cause. Ivan and
Ernest Tupper and A. Erickson hay,
resumed hauling logs to e. H. Howe,
mill in Woodland Mr. Howe is receiving
large stock Of spruce and cedar HI
has recently put in an extra steam boiler
and last fall built conmodious sleeping
house for his help. Mrs. Gustaf Dahlgrer
is in very poor health. Alma Peterson
has recovered from fever
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

We are authorized to state that the
people of New York will all chip in to
help pay tie expenses of that dinner if
Mr.. Croker Will consent to surrender his
suzerainty.-N Y Advertiser.
Croker intends that New York shall
"chip In" anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

Senator Frye says the United States
government should protect its citizens in
whatever part of the globe they may be.
OF course such position will expose
Senator Frye to the abuse of certain
newspaper organs in this country, OF
whom an American sentiment operates
like red rag upon the susceptibilities O
an enraged bull
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

Senator Frye's speech for the protec-
ton OF Americans abroad is said to have
been spontaneous. The amen from the
people will be just as spontaneous and
ringing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

II the Granite State Provident Associa-
tion shall prove to have been built upon
the sand not a few investors may well
ask whats in n8me!'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
Johnson'S Anodyne Linimen1
would not be considered by that learned
body as justiiiable homicide

The latest addition makes the list of
Hon. s. J. Walton of Skowhegan Hon
VIM. II. Haines Of Watcrville, Hon Geo
NJ. Seiders of Portland, and Hon. f. l..
Noble of Lewiston. Good timber to
select from.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

1t is we'll to occasionally turn from
the grand total Of benefit Maine people
derive from summer visitors to some of
the particulars No one will urge that
all the benefit goes to the transportation
companies and hotel proprietors after
reading of an instance like the following:
Is. r. Strickland, who has u garden of five
acres at Old Orchard which he cultivates
for the pleasure of summer visitors and
his own profit, paid out last season for
help, SALSA. In return he disposed of 35
barrels of cranberries for $211.60 100
bushels Of peas for s11527; 40 bushels of
potatoes for S52. 35; 601a bushels of beans,
in pod and dry, for $4S.3O; 60 bushels of
| onions for S22.S0; IS bushels of carrots
for $50 "a; 3671a dozen ears of corn, for
5000; so bushels of beets for Sl7.O3;
squash, 479 pumpkins, cucumbers,
tomatoes, turnips, greens, cabbage, rheu-
barb, Strawberries, cherries, mulberries.
| raspberries, blackberries, currants, goose
| berries, thoroughwort, tansy etc. $40. As :
estimated 1l40 pounds hay, oats etc.
$50. 90; total, $61S 95.
One evening Tom Reed was dining at a
| swell Washington restaurant. A news
paper correspondent desiring to see him
on important business. peered into the
dining room but did not recognize him
| The landlord went In and brought Mr..
heed out, whereupon the scribe said: II
saw you in there but mistook you for
President Cleveland Reed solemn ne
an owl. replied: ''For heavens sake
never let Cleveland know that for he is
too vain of his beauty now"
II you are smothered in your folding
bed your heirs can't recover from the
| parties who sold the bed, says the supreme
court. Even lynching the manufacturer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

Yes, everything comes to those who
wait, even snow. We hope there's no one
waiting for rain to carry it Off.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
ESyvs-- --S----S-S-e-SSS
) |F:1SatnHqqIGH9HEE:UV F:s1anqqIGH9EE: GOSSIP. !.

Now that the snow has come the
GROWERS must find another subject tor
complaint
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

Even the Jersey mosquitoes look with
favor upon the Reed boom. 1t is lusty,
full blooded boom.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27

The Sultan will admit Miss Barton by
the back door, but she gets there just the
same.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
PRESS COM MENIS.
Profit and Loss.
IN. Y. Press !

On. Y. Press.)
Here is a little profit and loss account
which We have printed before. We repeat
1t because it has caused great. deal Of
astonishment. We thought that 10 would,
We wish 1t to astonish some more people,
so here it is again: @
SIDE OF LOSS.
Wooden exl orts, 1894 IL mos.) ..,.... S676, ,7i0
Woolen exports, 1895 III mos.l ........ 6sj ,S9s
lncrease....-.. ....-............... 50, tls
SIDE OF LOSS.
Wooden imports, 1884 III mos .... :ii s6s, go
W oolen imports, ,lc91 (il mos 533l6,695
Increase e.,......,.................. SIS AZ ,735
Increase of EXPORTS. -.......... 9,l5s
Increase of imports................. 3>l47. .13i
Net loss TO woolen mills.......... IS 43s ,577
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-27
SIDE OF LOSS.
SIDE OF LOSS.
Appointments by the Governor.

And the free trade liar talks of pros
perity in the woolen industry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-09
THE WORLD OF BUSINESS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, March THE transact
tions in stocks at the board today We're
only 121, ,434 shares and of this total
Tobacco figured for 63. 100 shares. The
stock broke from 133s to 715s. and near
the close. on efforts to cover short con-
tracts there was rally to 1855, ut
which the final transactions We're af-
fected. The early break was the result
of reports from the west that the COM
pany's revenues Were being material
ly reduced through the operations of
It's competitors. 1t was also stated that
the company had or would issue S.
900, 900 new preferred stock. Cotton Oil
preferred broke from 62 to 81, and later
recovered to Co. The early break was
the result of rumors that the company
had not earned its interest and div
idend requirement for the year. This
was semi-ofliciallv denied and the Sc
curitles of the company closed com
paratively steady. General Electric
was exceptionally strong and rose
from 32Ts to 3I3saA. on rumors that
the- company had made several i'm
portant contracts. There was very
little to the railway list and there Is
not likely to be until the street has Il
better understanding of the Cuban
question. AT present the average trad
er and operator Is In the dark and is
uiSp'Stu W 30 SioW. bdttlInOTt ana
Ohio and Denver and Rio Grande pre-
ferred We're heavy in the early trading.
Baltimore and Ohio declined q to 1874
and rallied to 147s. There We're no new
developments In regard to the property.
although ii is generally understood that
the New York bankers will endeavor
to bring about n rehabilitation of the
property without foreclosure. An Of
icial statement Of the exact condition
Of the road Is anxiOusly awaited. Dem
Yer and Rio Grande fell rs to 415s on
light trading. Speculation closed quiet
and firm in tone. net changes show
gains of Is To lh per cent. Sugar lost
u. Delaware and Hudson. Il; Pacific
Mail. y. Lead. |; Cotton Oil, pa, and do
preferred . per cent.
Furnished by WILLIAM LINN. ALLEN
& co. correspondents for =. p. CAMP
BELL. stock broker. 4l2 Srr,Ice street
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Del. Lack. and Western,
Effect Monday, June q. 1898.

Effect Monday. June q, 1895.
Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex.
press for New York and all points East.
l.40. $50. 5.l5. 500 and 9.55 q. m: I255 and
334 p. m.
Express for Easton, Trenton, Philadel.
phia and the South, 5l5. 500 and S55 a. m..
u. IS and 3.3i p. m.
Washington and way stations. a55 D. m.
Tobyhanna accommodation, $40 D. m.
Express for Binehamton, OswegO, FL.
mira, Corning. Bath, Dansville, Mount
Morris and Buffalo. 1910. 2.35 a. m. and
1.H p. m, making close come ctions at
Buffalo to all points In the West, North.
west and Southwest.
Bath accommodation. . n. m.
Bnghamton and way stations. 1881 .. m.
BinghamtOn and Elmira Express. COS
p. m.
Express for Cortland, Syracuse. Oswego,
Utica and Richfield SI:ings. 2ss a. m. and
Ia p. m.
Ithaca 2 81 and Bath 3 a. m. and q p m.
For Northumberland. Pittston. Wilkes.
Barre. Plymouth. Bloomsbury and Dan.
Vile, making close connections at North.
umberland for Williamsport. Harrisburg.
Baltimore. Washington and the South.
NOrthunno oerland and intermediate sta.
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Nanticoke and intermediate stations.
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