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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
A Narrow Shave.

The tall. aged, sad looking man ate a
bountlful dinner at the restaurant and
then with Il postoffice order made his WAY
to the cashiers desk. He banged down the
order with u battered silver coin and looked
sadder than ever
The cashier picked up the money and
examined is suspiciously. 1t had deep
dent on one side and looked as though it
had been tempered with
At that moment the customer spoke:
1t Is very painful for me to part with
that half crown. 1t saved my life once,
however, and must do so again. At tJ,e
charge of Balalllava carried it in nv tu-
ME, and the dent you see there was made
by bullet, which otherwise would have
killed me- l have kept it since as a mo
moral, and 1t well nigh breaks my heart to
let 1t go, but l must-I have nothing
else.
The cashier was plainly interested. "In
what year was the charge of Balaklaya?"
he asked.
FIFTY four, said the man promptly.
And this coin,' returned the cashier.
is dated 1877 and is counterfeit
The sad nan looked ANNOYED. cor
course it is, he replied How could |
have an 1877 half crown in 1854 if it WASH +
counterfeit
And the cashier was so dumfoundod
that he passed out threcpence and allowed
the sad man to escape. -Pearson's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Five new applications were received al
this meeting for the degrees. The grange
starts the new year with the promise Of a
prosperous future. The officers of Ar
but,is Chapter, O. +. $ Will be installed,
next Saturday. A list of the officers will
be given, next week Miss Amelia Cox
is very sick, and not expected to live but
few days. J. Walker and daughter
Madge have gone to st. Louis Mo, on a
visit to his old home and relatives. w. l.
Neal OF Pittsiield, was in town, last
week on business. Business, on account
of the bad travelling and hard times Is
very dull in town and all are wishing for
snow. We understand the people at
South Liberty are contemplating building
Il new church. Walter Clough Is in Mass
achusetts, looking for work and visiting
relatives. Miss Katie Young who has
been employed in the millinery store of
Miss Anna Twitchell, returned to her
home in Thomaston. Jan. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
England Busy lust Now.

The English settlers in the Trapsvaal
such as are usually accorded the inhabi-
tants of civilized countries The right of
suffrage has been withheld from them al
though in Johannesburg they comprise
the greater part of the population and are
heavily taxed. The Beers have learned
however, from sad experience in the past
that an Englishman given an inch will
take an ell. Determined that the Trans
wall shall remain Il Datch republic they
realize that the gu ffrage given to the
English emigrants will inevitably result
in the English controlling its govern
ment rs they already do much of its
wealth and enterprise. There can be but
little doubt, however, that within few
years the country will be under the rule
OF Englishmen; enterprise and superior
apparent that the English government
will not dare to hasten the natural course
of events. Meanwhile DIR. Jameson is
likely to be left to the mercy Of the Beers
and some way will be found to patch up
q peace and to smooth the ruflled feathers
of warlike Willie Of Germany. Moreover
if England is SO anxious for everybody to
have their rights they should turn their
attention fr ON South Africa TO Turkey
and Venezuela. Otherwise the truculent
Salisbury and the audacious Joe Cham
berlain will find their hands too full
for convenience. Already they must APP
preciate that their disposition to have a
finger in every pie is to result in finger in
every quarrel and general desire to see
England get wholesome trouncing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
More Bonds.

There have been the past week much
distrust as to what way the President
would nike in replcnishing the treasury.
There have been many suspicious enter
tanned, such as no head of this country
should be exposed to. and for which ex-
posture Mr.. Cleveland has himself to
thank. Profound secrecy where the peo-
pie have right to demand frankress and
bne secret bond deal are we'll calculated to
excite suspicion.
& The fact that the Presidents law
partner, Mr.. Stetson, representing the
late bond syndicate has been in Wash
ington on private business the past
few days, naturally aroused sus-
picion. The fact that Secretary Carlisle
has attempted to defeat the bond bill.
which is what he himself recommended
to Congress in 1898 and 1894, has also
aroused suspicion.
Now all this suspicion has spread wide
ly all over the country. The President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
NEW IDEA IN PHOTOGRAPHY.
Prints That Resemble Steel Engraving
Having Lines, Dots and Half Toned

The discovery OF a process for producing
photographs resembling encravmgs iSre-
ported by the New York Herald. Thef
yentor says he is able to produce photo
graphs and photo engravings having ihe
appearance OF line engravings showing,
that is, the lines, dots or stipples usually
found in steel engraYings, besides retain
ing all the half tones in the original mega.
tive.
He secures these results by producing a
print on paper from an etched plate con-
tanning III negative the lines or dots that
usually appear in an engraving. From
this print negative is taken in the usual
manner. A mixture of gelatin, sugar
water and india ink is then applied to u
sheet of photograph paper which is next
sensltized by immersion in "a special bath
These films are exposed to highlander the
negative, the exposure being timed by an
actnometer
An ordinary negative is thenstaken and
coated with solution of turRntine and
rosin. This negative is immersed in cold
water and then brought into optical con-
tact with the printed gelatinous film. The
result, after various intermediate processes,
Is compound negative, from which the
novel pictures may be printed on photo
graphic paper or other substance
One interesting feature of the invention
Is the possibility it affords of producing
prints containing variegated pattern.
Thus in a portrait the face may contain
the dots, the background the lines and the
drapery the stipples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

could ifot help seeing that for him now to
make deal with the bond syndicate
secretly, would bring upon him the
greatest storm of just condemnation that
has ever been visited upon the chief
executive of the nation. Every thing in
dictates that he intended to make another
syndicate deal. Perhaps he has honestly
thought that the best way. But far
better financicrS than be or any member
OF his cabinet have declared il to be
wholly unnecessary. If he contemplated
another such secret dcl1er as that of last
February he has changed his mind. 1t
may be that the bond syndicate $ bids for
these bonds will be the acceptable ones.
There is nothing in the notice which
indicates that conditions will be de-
manded a. was the case in the last issue.
There is nothing said about the gold
being obtained abroad, and under or
binary circumstances it would be unfair to
expect the government to impose any
arbitrary conditions upon acceptance,
other than may be found in this call for
bids. 1t will be borne in mind, however,
that President Cleveland has on occasion
taken the view that he is law unto him
self
There is genuine apprehension lest the
syndicate has an agreement with the Pres
ident TO take all or part of the bonds if
syndicate has sufficient control upon the
gold market to effect its purpose. On the
other hand, many think the national
banks, which are believed to have control
Of nearly $500. 900, 600 OF gold, and which
want the bonds, will succeed in getting a
good share Of the issue.
AS the bond bill before the Senate pro-
vides for popular lean 1t is not
just clear from the notice what the gov
eminent would do should the measure
pass he Senate. The features of this
measure, ii will be remembered, are: that
the bonds shall be five year, three per
cent. interest payable semi annually, and
shall be used, not pay expenses of
government, but solely for redeeming
legal tenders. This last condition is
enough to make them unacceptable to
the administration, which declares
revenues sufficient, knowing that it can
make uss of bonds issued Under its ex-
isting authority TO pay its bills. The
bonds for which bids are asked are to
bear four per cent payable quarterly and
are to be redeemed at The end of thirty
years, certainly a pretty good investment.
| and such rs ought to command a bigger
| premium than l.043a. the price ut which
the syndicate got the February issue,
| bonds that are now worth nearly lis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

The effect of pedigree is great puzzle.
because careful attention to it seems to re-
hne some families without in the least re-
lining Others. 4 dozen castles in India are
equally old and careful of descent. vet only
the Brahmins and kshetreyas are clearly
nristocrats, but if there is any truth In
heredlty the descendants of the reignipp
houses, once compelled to exert them
selves, should DO men and women of spe-
eial force Those houses have kept at the
top OF the world for nearly fp0o years.
The objection that they have i&ermarried
too much, even if it is trut which is
doubtful, except whore some tant has en-.
tered the blood, would disappear in two
generations OF plebeian marriages, and tho
CONSCIOUSNESS of ancestry does hot of ne
cessity weaken character We doubt if
the popes have, as body, been ADLER men
than the Hohenzollerns, and the popes
have been the picked men of apriesthood
counting thousands and have had as many
opportunities of action and ofdisplayine
themselves a. any line OF kings-London
Spectator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
SUSLETTiNG THAT PAYS.
New Jersey Lawyers Who Make Money
From Outside Corporations.

well, that's the worst / ever saw, " re-
marked man in a small New Jersey
town, as he stood in front Of "A LAWYER s
Office. What he saw was enough TO stagger
any one who was not initiated into the
mysteries of modern business methods
The ground glass door was fairly covered
with the names Of high sounding corpora
lions, many Of which were favorably
known in New York business circles.
50 Can I make 1t out eh?' said the iani-
tor Of the building, who had noticed the
surprised look on the man ; face. well,
all those names belong to manufacturing
firms doing business III New York. As
they are all stock companies they have to
be Incorporated. Now, according to the
laws of New York state, every corporation
is pretty wei! hampered with red tape, be-
sides being compelled to pay heavy taxes.
New Jersey, taking advantage of her
proximity to New York, has adopted very
liberal laws in order to induce manufac-
turing concerns to settle within her juris-
diction. As u natural result these laws are
taken advantage of by many firms who do
business in New York and have their
plants located in various parts of the coun-
try. All the direct letter of the law re-
quircs of them, after they have become in
oorporated, is to have an offir~ within the
state
a struggling lawyer is only too glad
to let thom PIT their names on his door
and give them the use of his Office for
about ten minutes once year. whom the
annual meeting of the officers is held. For
this service the corporation generally pays
tho lawyer SO month, which sum is en-
tered in the company's books as office rent.
so you sec that if young lawyer is fortu-
nate enough to get several names on his
door, he rakes in nice little sum every
year for doing nothing New York
World
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

The alumni and friends of Bates Col.
icse VIII be greatly pleased to learn of the
addition CT Frederick j. Allen to the
faculty. Mr. Allen son of Francis Allen
Oh the Alfred bar, was born in Limericl,
ana tneIe began his education by private
setoy' but finally entered Limipgton
academy and was graduated with high
nohors IN the class of 49,. He immedi.
aeeiy entered Dartmouth college where
Nc stood high in class of CO. Notwitb.
stanolhg severe illness which greatly
interrupted his work, Mr.. Allen was
graduated with special honors in the class
polite al economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

The Arabs in the deserts have contract
ed a strange prejudice against running
water: and will only drink what thew find
in some stagnant pool
So much has this become a matter If
Iiapit with them that, while the most poi
'oholiS looking water agrees with them
suhilranly, pure running water will make
mem violently sick in the course of "a few
hours. This prejudice is shared by most
tne lower animals, and is often acquired
~ European travellers in Africa.
at hrst the stagnant water produces
Nausea and even fever. but when once the
system Is Injured to it, running water af
tects them in precisely the same wav that
u Affects she Arabs. -London Tit Bits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Quits.

An old Scotehman, not feeling wei,
, ,' upon q doctor. The doctor gave
nm some verbal instructions as to how to
regu'a,e MS diet, advising him, among
o.her Things, to drink no spirits for some
,i,ile. Inc old Scctchman rose to leave
wheh the doctor said: Il am in the way
Oh charging for my advice will trouble
you for half CROWN ooh, maybe, said
ene patient, but I'm nae gaun to tax
yer advice!'-Household Words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

sick, was 80 far recovered as to be present
and take part in the exercises. Snow is
the much wished for article just now -
The cars went over the railroad bridge,
last Monday, for the first time since the
washout, two weeks ago. Workmen are
still laboring on it.-Business is nearly at
ii standsrill, except the blacksmiths who
have plenty Of horse shoeing to do.-Miss
Angie Sawyer spent Christmas week with
her parents. She returned to Exeter, \.
H., Dec 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Pope's poetry has become bit old
fashioned, but over in England, it is said,
Colley Cibber was made poet laureate, is
brought to mind by the disappointed
whenever a new laureate is chosen:
In merry old England, it was once rule,
The King had his poet, and also his fool.
But now we're so frugal, I'd have you to
know it,
poet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
The German Stage.

III wished to tell the great difference
between tho German actor and the Alneri-
can, SAID Nine. Cottrelly, Il should saw
mat the German stage is regarded by the
actor as sanctity-a place to be approach
ed with devoted reverence Even talented
losioes are not intrusted with speaking
parts until they have learned the rudi.
ments OF stage business by stern appren-
'lceship III the ballet Of minor theaters, y
dramatic News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

1t looks as If Walcott aud Teller would
soon be out of job as repre- OF
free silver sentiment in Colorado. In
1894 the output of gold in that state WAS
Sl1, 235, 500 and of silver Sl4, 72l,7 $50.
In 1895, these conditions We're reversed
The gold output was Sl7, $40, 495, and of
silver, s14, 259, o49 The history of mining
in that state has no result parallel to this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Waldo.
LIBERTY.

The officers of Georges River Grange
were installed, Wednesday, jan l, by
Past Master W. H Moody and by invita-
tion, South Montville Grange WAS repre-
sented by about 40 members. After the
installation harvest feast WAS held in
the adjoining hall, after which all re-
paired to Grange, hall and listened to
some interesting remarks for the good of
the order, and had general good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

The President proposes that the next
generation shall pay the principal of those
30-year bonds. He has given the present
generation enough to do to pay the in
terest on his folly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

That the English foreign office shouldn t
know rs much about official correspon
dence between England and Venezuela as
was known in this country is pretty
thin excuse. Yet it seems as convenient
as any Salisbury can find for climbing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

The fact that but for Senator Hills re
quest, that body would have passed 4
resolution, last week against private
sale of bonds, may have caused the all
ministration to hasten to call for bids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Franklin.
WEST PENNINGTON.

Sunday was pronounced the coolest day
OF the winter, this year. Thermometer
20 degrees below zero..Rev. Dnkeshsre
OF the Methodist church, preached in the
Free Baptist church last Sabbath. Elder
Starbird, the pastor, who has been very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

For truth itself has not the privilege
to be spoken at all times and in all
Sorts This quotation it seems is a
favorite one with both Dunraven and
Lord Salisbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

If England really wishes to disavow the
DIR. Jameson expedition she should join
Germany in congratulating the Beers.
Instead she has got red in the face because
Emperor William congratulates President
Kruger on defeating a lot of British free
hooters. Englands temper hetrays her
ipSipcarjtv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Those IL gamblers arrested by the Bos
ton police will be superstitious in the
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

No notice whatever will be taken OF un.
gned communications.
THn JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD REspoNsrBLx
for the preservation or return of rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
criptions and advertisements to BURLRIGH 4
FLYNT. Publishers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Doubtless Queen Victoria would like t,
spank her bumptious grandson, William
of Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Englishlnen are being treated to taste
Of British arrogance dshed up by the
conceited young German tyrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

We fail to notice any European expires
sion of sympathy for England just now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Crowley s Junction has the reputation
of being the coolest place in the State.
This may explain why some of the In
habitants stole the public thermometer,
Monday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Lewiston journal: A wagon on the
country roads can be heard two miles and
has gait like kangaroo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
kennebec.
MEEKS' MILLS.

Allen Malcolm and Miss TreSsie Tib-
belts of Palermo, We're married, Jan. /.
Miss Edna Given of Gardiner, who has
been visiting Miss Georgia Holloway, for
the past Two weeks, returned home, Sat
urdsy Nh and Mrs. Chas. Barnes and
son of Union, were at the Motel, Friday
Nerna Clark has been quite sick for the
past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

That European balance of power tcett rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
SOUTH LITCHFIELD.

past week.
SOUTH LITCHFIELD,
The officers elect of Litchticld Grange
were installed by Past Master S. B True,
Saturday: ChaS A. Metcalf, W. NJ; 4.
p. Otis, W o.; f. \. Pinkham. W l..
E. p. True W. ). y. f. Googins, W. a.
5: G. Il. Palmer, W. chap. W. NJ. Gun
ningham, W. treas. l.. II. Pinkham, W.
sec. :; W Otis, q. X; Mrs. G. A. Met
calf, Ceres, Mrs. W NJ Cunningham,
Pomona; Mrs. G. H. Palmer, Flora: Mrs.
\. p. Ofis, l.. A. S.-Thc public school
at South Litchiield, closed. Friday. Miss
Mabel Norcross was the teacher The
members of the school gave au entertain
ment in the evening, consisting OF read
ings, declarations. vocal and instrumental
music. The singing and organ solos by
the children We're especially good The
success of the musical part of the pro
gramme WAS due to the fact of the chill
dren having been under the instruction of
Mrs. A. c. True, who, in addition to
teaching the public class, gives private
lessons in voice culture las well as instruc-
ton on the orgau.-E. p True has re
turned home from bringing with him one
VI NtSi bttti , lttI s'SttIS, MISE u. "a
Haley, now known as Mrs E. F. True
EAST PITTSTON.
A Good Templars lodge was organizl d
by MIR, Prescott, Monday night, Sixteen
joined and more to join next Saturday
night. Daniel Sullivan is worthy chief
Mrs. Joseph Jones of Sheepscot, returned
home, Thursday afternoon, after a week 5
visit at her mother s-MrS G. W. Lowell
has been quite ill for the past week. Rev.
b. b. Byrns was called to Whitefield, New
Years day, to marry Mr.. Dexter Kensell
and Miss Amy Turner, both of Whitefeld,
also Mr.. John Ring and Mrs. Adelia Tu-
key, both of Whitefield
NORTH WAYNE.
The funeral services of Otis II. Nelke
of Lewiston, were held at the church,
Wednesday afternoon. Asylum Lodge,
+. * A. NJ, of Wayne, of which the de-
ceased was member, had charge of the
services, Rev. Mr.. Laughton of Wayne,
officiating There were many beautiful
floral tributes. A large concourse of
friends and acquaintance testified the
universal esteem and affection in which
he was held and which his nob.c, gencr-
Gus nature fully justified -Mrs. o. II.
Nelke, accompanied by her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. w Jennings, went
to Lewiston, Friday. They returned,
Monday. -Loton ID. Jennings returned to
Bowdoin, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Suburbanites are not taking the trolley
cars to Bangor these cold days. Con
sidering the climate up that way it would
seem best to have power that isn't
affected by ice in the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
}. ynsiss- COS SIP.

There are times when a great hot fire
isn't welcome on bitterly cold night a.
Belfast can testify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

A cod weighing a pounds was taker
in Ogunquit harbor q few days ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Referring to the fact that the building
of Bath ship resulted in one marriage
and three engagement rings the Bangor
News remarks Well it's natural enough.
Knots, bitches and spices generally go
with IL ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

A Brunswick girl, who is music
teacher in Colorado, took some Cripple
Greek mining stock in payment Of bill.
at ten cents a share In Il few days she
was offered $1,000 for it. We hope for her
sake that she sold it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Pennington had &C births to 81 death
the past year.