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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
IN HONOR or muTsu MIRO.
Japanese in New York Celebrate Emperor's
44ih Birthday Anniversary.

New York. Nov. 4.---Patriotic Japan
csc Of this city celebrated, yesterday,
the 44the anniversary of the birth of
Mutsu Hito. Emperor of Japan. The
present Emperor, who has witnessed
the peaceful revolution by which hA
country freed itself from feudalism and
became modern and free, was born in
1852, and has been on the throne for 20
years.
There was no public demonstration by
the Japanese, but prominent members
OF the colony in this city were enter
tanned at banquet by the new consul,
SadaZuchi. Uchida, who arrived here on
Monday. at the headquarters of the
Japanese Club. 221 West Twenty-fifth
street. The banquet lasted from to
8 in the afternoon. Among the more
prominent guests were Mr.. Morimura,
the merchant of 500 Broadway; Yasu-
kata Muria, a member of the firm Of
Morimura Brothers; X. Nagaskai, Of
the Yokohama Specie Bank: ZenJuro
Horikoski. merchant, of 81 Greene
street, and Ycsabro Wooyeno, mer
chant, of $40 Broadway.
The clubhouse and banquet hall We're
decorated with the Japanese flag, "a red
sun in white field, and draped with
strings of the national colors.
Mr.. Uchida said that among japanese
the birthday of the Emperor is called
''Tcncho-setsu,' and the Emperor is
never called the Mikado, which was an
old title, not used for several genera
tons, but is known as "Tenno Hei-ka,'
which means his Imperial Majesty
''Tenno' is Emperor
For three years, Mr.. Uchida said he
was counsel of his government in Seoul,
the capital of Corea. He saw Marshal
Famagata march his conquering army
through the capital on his way to the
decisive victory of Ping Yang, wit
messed the seige of the Corean palace,
and, indeed, the entire war from be-
ginning to end
His predecessor here arrived in Yoko-
hama the day he left on his new mis-
sion in New YORK.
Is the undermining process still go
ing on in JAPAN he was asked
Japan he replied. lis Amos, thor
oughly Europeanized. All the men,
who are among the advanced classes,
dress in European costume, and have as
modern views of life as the most pro-
gressive people of any country. The
women. however" he said. still wear
the old dress of the days of the Dali
MOS
How about their progress?'
They are advancing. too" although
he was not very emphatic.
air Cchida speaks I2nglisl well. hav-
ing learned ii at the Imperial Univer-
sity of Toxic. He said that they are
now teaching all boys destined for pub
lie life English. French, German and
Russian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
sTRonc rEsrlmoxY.
And Il u in Augusta not In San e,aaei.e.
Any Citizen can Verify This.

Honesty Is the best policy" Thu.
Old adage has always been char,.
teristic OF the article endorsed bv NJ
John $. Jones of SO Franklin street No.
only has honesty been the mains,...
Of the claims made for the old Ou.L.,
remedy, but 1t is the bulwark az tn
testimonials published in it's behalf
When you know that citizen, per-
maps a neighbor prefaces his state.
ment with tribute like that which
follows. the testimony not only Is in
, teresting, remarkably strong. bur II
carries with it that irresistible in
nuence that sweeps away every yestipa
of incredulity. What do our readers
think Of this. My back has not felt
as well for years as it does at present
l feel ninety per cent better since
took Doan's Kidney Pills"
What more can the greatest scoffer
at proprietary medicines in Augusta
want. Read the rest of Mr.. Jones' tes-
tinony. Kidney complaint has
troubled me for eight years. Pain
across the back and down both sides
IF the abdomen were the chief syrnp-
toms. Great weakness, sometimes a
existed. Often | could not get on NV
feet when lying down without grad
ually working myself up sideways.
At night ! was kept awake half the
time and the bed felt as if in ridges
| have been laid up more than once for
a week and often when working, it
was actual punishment.
Last winter the work ! was engaged
at involved continual twisting of my
back. ] thought it bad time to start
using kidney remedy, but neverthe-
less / went to the Old Reliable drug
store of Chas. r. Partridge and got a
box Of Doan's Kidney Pills / was
surprised at the turn affairs took. Ny
back has not felt IS well for years as
ii does at present. / feel ninety per
cent better since | took Doan's Kidney
Pills. Recommending them is a mild
way of expressing my estimate Of
Doan's Kidney Pills
For sale by all dealers, or sent by
mail on receipt of price, 80 cents per
box. by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo,
y. y, sole agents for the L. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
1HEYRE ALL SATISFIED.
The English Papers Generally Endorse the Re
suit Of Our Election.

London, Nov. 4.-The Star in an article
under the caption The United States
Repudiates Currency Juggling says:
1T is creditable to the American Democ-
racy that they fastened upon the para
mount issue. disregarding all Others
The st. James Gazette says: - Behind
the silver movement. there was an un-
doubted feeling of popular discomfort with
the established order of things. which is
likely to become more desperate through
defeat. Indeed. it looks more like the be-
ginning of great social and economic
struggle than the end
The Pail Mall Gazette says: 1.-The de-
cision of the American electors will be
universally accepted as most creditable.
and implies that Democracy when con-
fronted with vital issues will rally on the
reality and repudiate sham
The Globe lauds President Cleveland $
patriotism The Golbe says: From an
outside. standpoint the most satisfactory
thing is the crushing blow the result
strikes the. cause of conGscaton the
world over
The Westminster Gazette in a leader
says The great scare of civilized people
says: Whatever its grievances, it will
not accept repudiation;' " AS matter
of policy the Gazette advises Mr. McKin-
ley to leave the tariff alone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
At LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
The American Election Sends Stocks Upward
With Big lump.

. London, Nov AT the opening of the
STOCK exchange this morning. American
came still more SO under the pressure of
a tremendous business. was "a difficult
matter TO get jobbers to make prices
ne leadlng stocks We're five to six
points up, and the lower class of stocks
two to three points UP. A representa- tive
OF the United. Associated Presses, who
saw saw me principal brokers in the Ameri-
can market. found them simply mad.
me tremendous rush of business on the
stock Exchange was; opened by sellers
VINO mad bought in the expectation that
were maintained by bona iide Investors
VINO were more willing to pay higher fig
nreS after the election than to buy in
uoubt. Some little reaction was expected.
through the bulls realizing, but the feel
ing was only temporary. as there was an
even heavier rush of bulls at the higher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
The Experiment Station a Success.

The first agricultural experiment sta
ton in the world was established within
man thought This station was estab-
lished near TO the city of Leipsic. at a
little town named Moeckern. by u number
of intelligent farmers who We're anxious
10 make use of The aid of science in con-
Quoting their farms This was In 1851. and
since that time about three hundred SIM
liar sta tons have been established in the
world. broader in their scope and wider
in their possibilities than the humble
gathering of German farmers, but no
more true to the demands of a higher
agricultural education. Connecticut es-
tabished the first experiment station In
the United States in 1915. and there are
Low i6 stations in the United States sew
eral OF which have sub-stations for the
carrying on of field experimental work.
Each station receives the sum of $1,000
per annum from the general government
requests from private individuals and
from individual states increasing this
amount handsomely in some instances.
1t requires about $780, 900 per year to pay
the expenses Of the stations.
In the colleges which aid in the present
day diffusion of the knowledge of scien-
tilic agriculture there are extended
courses of study. embracing investigation
into almost every science in the curri-
culum. while the original investigation
carried on by the. professors and the adj
Vanced students in the coordinate work
of the experiment stations in connection
with the colleges. affords an admirable
opportunity Tor putting into practical
form the theoretical knowledge of the
books as we'll as giving an impetus TO
still more extended original investigations
One is bewideredwhen one comes to a
consideration of the practical results of
the investigation of these experiment sta
tons and of the teaching and investiga-
ton of the agricultural colleges. In every
portion of the country. whatever be the
product Of the particular location. the
scientific educator and experimental of
the last 20 years has been able to protect
the farmer from ravages by injurious in
sects. to teach him how to conserve the pro-
ducts of his soil. to help him toenhance the
value of the products of his labor.-From
What the Country is Doing for the
Farmer" by w. S. HARDWOOD in North
American Review for November
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
Meeting Of City Council.

At last evenings meeting of the city
council, c. r. Davis acted as clerk to
the board of aldermen in the absence
of City Clerk Brown. who is in Boston.
Roll of accounts for the month of
October. amounting to $31, 1862. was
read and passed.
Several bills and petitions We're re-
ferred to the several committees hav-
ing jurisdiction thereon.
In board of municipal officers the re-
turns of the vote of the city at Tues
days election for Presidential electors
was canvassed and the returns passed
upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

An interesting yarn told with all solem-
nifty by Boston paper is that the gum
chewing habit originated by accident A
vessel brought load of Mexican chiclc
gum to Boston as ballast in the hope of
disposing of ii to book binders or some
BODY else. but found no sale for it. and
was about to throw it overheard. A
petidler of Yankee notions" happened to
get piece of it into his mouth. and pres
TO. he bought the cargo and built chew
ing gum factory. And this Boston paper
expects us natives of the Spruce Tree
State to believe that that is the way the
gum-chewing habit originated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Secretary r. f. Beane of the Demo-
cratic State committee was in Boston,
Tuesday evening. and received the re-
turns with the Massachusetts, state
committee. Before returning to this
city he will undoubtedly purchase a
line of campaign lanterns for the pur-
pose of Illuminating his grounds on
some future evening. 1t is said that
Mr.. Beane wagered with G. D. Libby
of Gardiner on the result of the cleo
ton of four years ago, and that Mr.
Libby had to illuminate when the Dem
ocrats celebrated. 1t is understood
that a similar bet was made on this
election, and that a Gardiner delega-
ton will see to it that Mr. Beane
| carries it out properly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The Phillips Debating Club met, this
week. at the Congregational parsonage
and the annual work was done. Elec-
ton of officers was as follows: Pres.
Lincoln Harlow; vice pres, Arthur Ian
der: sec. Eben Haley; treas. George
Royal. The club now has q members
and is in a most fiourishing condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The factories at Robbinston have been
running steadily about all summer and
the prospects are encouraging for contin-
Der, when the season closes. The two
factories employ about $50 hands and the
steady work has been greatly appreciated
by the residents. The employees are all
pared for the long. cold winter expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Nebraska has not only furnished two
PRESIDENTIAL candidates this season. but I
on a dozen amendments. One gives Inc
legislature the power to provide that in
civil actions five-sixths Of a jury NAV
render verdict, and trial also may be
iad py jury of less than twelve men.
another amendment provides that the
government OF any city of the common
wealth and that of any county in which
u Is situated may be merged upon vote
by the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
More Curative Power

Is contained in bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla than in any other similar
preparation. 1t costs the proprietor
and manufacturer more. 1t costs the
jobber more and it is worth more to
the consumer. 1t has record of cures
unknown to any other preparation. 1t
is the best to buy because it is the One
True Blood Purifier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
TRADE WITH GERMANY.
Larse Orders Placed There Subject to the
Election Of mckinley.

Berlin. Nov 4.-The leading bankers and
bourse operators here declared TODAY.
that they were well satisfied with the re-
suit of yesterdays election for President
they will now execute large orders. placed
upon the condition of Mckinley's cleo ion.
The. official world of Germany fears that
States is impending. Ambassador Uni
says that trade with the United States
will now be revived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

About 35 members of the Degree of
Honor Lodge, A. o. U. W., of Augusta,
very much surprised the ladies of the
Gardiner Lodge. Monday evening. by
making them call. After the regular
business had been performed general
good time was enjoyed. The lodge ex-
tends an invitation to their sisters to call
again on them whenever they can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Gardiner Republicans are to celebrate
and it will be in grand style, too. Sew
eral out-of-town clubs will be invited
and though we have already turned ont
twice and celebrated. this will far CIR
pass them All. Committees will be ap-
pointed To-Day. and extensive arrange
menus VIII be made. The date of this
ceienration is fixed for Friday night.
ana the many Republicans promise that
the city shall be one solid mass of light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

There is likely to be several good
cases for the police of this city to work
on. Several well known men were seen
to leave the Coliseum early in the even
ing, Tuesday, and have not been seen
since. So far as can be known they
We're all silver men. 1t is reported that
they are in hiding but their friends will
demand an investigation if they do not
soon show themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05
4 Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our gratitude to
the kind friends and neighbors who
were so helpful to us in the death of our
husband and father. Especially to
those who contributed the beautiful
flowers
MRS. GEO. L. MARSON and children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

A very pleasant home wedding look
place in Randolph. Wednesday morning.
when James f. Devine, one of Augusta
popular druggists was married to MISS
Mabel Caswell at the brides home KEY.
l.. G. March performed the ceremony pc
fore the near relatives of both bride and
groom. The newly married couple left on
Il trip to New York. from which place
they will return to Augusta ana make
their future home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Several members of Teconnet chap
ter r. A. NJ, went to Oakland, las
night, to attend the meeting of thu
lodge at that place and to witness thu
work in the r. A. degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

1t is probable that Hallowell will
formally celebrate the sound money
victory of Tuesday, but as yet no ar
engagements have been made. This
city has its full quota of patriotic, pub
lie spirited citizens, and when called
upon to aid in any worthy public pro-
ceeding, they are sure to go on record
as having done their duty. In the
event of public demonstration. Hal
lowell lights will be trimmed and burn
ing, but unless suitable arrangements
can be made for celebration that will
do justice to past reputation. the en-
thusiastic jollitication of Tuesday
evening, will be held as the closing
event in local politics for 1896
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Game suppers have been all the go in
this city, this fall but the one at Ward $
place. Tuesday evening. rather distanced
them all. Every kind of game IN this
vicinity was served to the crowd who
kept coming and going from to s, all
perfectly satisfied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

1t is the delight of +. H. Woodbury.
to undertake the repairing of some ex-
ceedingly fine watch or clock job. He
prdes himself on his ability to give as
good satisfaction as the best experts
in the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

That laxative bromo-quinine for colds
is proving a great success. 1t is put
out with positive guarantee to effect
cure Chas. Ward agrees to refund
the money in every case where it fails
to cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

austria, too, has the bicycle craze
twenty large factories turn out 80, 900
macnines a year. which are sold for A.
aVo'ooo florins. The expectation of Aus
trian bicycles is steadily increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The new thing for the new postoffice
has not vet arrived. but is expected every
day. Masons began. yesterday morning,
to lay the first coat of cement. so that on
place and the new office opened in few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Carpenters are at work on the inte-
rior of the basement of the old city
hail putting it in shape for the recep-
ton of the different departments OF
the city officials. The auditorium will
be ready for the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Dexter Page, who has been i'll with
typhoid pneumonia for a number of
weeks, died. Tuesday evening. He was
in the employ of George Fullers Sons,
iron founders. of this city. as a team
ster for q years, and was always re-
garded a faithful and honest employe.
His age was Al years. He is survived
by a wife. son, and two daughters
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The new cable for the kennebec Elec-
trio Light and Heat company was placed
on the bottom of the kennebec. yester-
day. and in a few days the lights on the
bridge and in Randolph will be running
the same as before the flood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

John Casad of Labette county. Kan
sas, is the father of nineteen sons and
SIX daughters, all of whom are alive,
The local paper declares that at ~
years of age Mr.. Casad is vigorous and
hapDy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The mock election in the High school
resulted in favor of Mckinley as could
have been expected. The vote: McKin-
ley. IS; Bryan, Il; Palmer, =; Lever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

oyef FIFTY YEARS Ly MILLIONS of MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with PERFECT
sLCCESS. 1t SOOTliES the CHILD, SOFTENS the
GUMS, ALLAIS all PAIN; CORES WIND COLO,
anu IS the best remedy for DIARRHEA. Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world. Be and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no
ctscr kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. d&wly1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

II. NJ. Fuller is to occupy the new
building now in process of erection OF
Charles street as feed and grain
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The body of Joseph Berry, a Togus vet
eran who died at the Home. Tuesday. was
sent to Portsmouth. N. H., Wednesday
for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Rev. Paul n. Cayer has received /
call from Stryker, Ohio church, bu
has not as yet accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Young Lawyer ION his first case)-"Td
give most anything to win this case
butrl don't see how I can possibly clear
Il don't s'pose yer'd want ter 20 on de
stand an swear yer committed de crime
yerself, would yer?'-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Frequent rehearsals are being hello
for the Irish Agent drama which
will be given by the r. T. T. Club il
Wilson hall. Nov. 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace A. Toward an6
daughter Hazel, have gone to Jamaica
Plains, Mass, to visit relatives for {
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Mrs. F. NJ Clemence and daughter. Miss
Gertrude left on the morning train,
Wednesday, for their new home in New
York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Weak muscles cause troublesome
pains and aches. The Hop Plasters
relieve the pain instantly, invigorate
and strengthen the muscles and cure Is
permanent and pleasing. OF medicine
dealers everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Miss Annie Robbins, who was visit
ing Miss Alice Lowe of this city, re-
turned to her home in Westbrook,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

MI. Aikin-You see things in a different
hgnt since you married. do you not?
fifteen lamps among our wedding pres
ehts-Metropolitan Magazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Mrs. C. s. Smith of Newport, who
had been visiting her daughter. Mrs.
T.. c. Wardwell of this city, returned
to her home, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

E. D. Morgan and George Bishop OF
New York, arrived on special train
at about O'Clock, yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Mrs D. w. Pillsbury very pleasantly
entertained a party of friends at whist
at her home in Farmingdale, Tuesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The police station has been moved t.
the east side of Front street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

J. H. Bates, instructor in athletics a
Colby, has returned from visit to hi
home in West Sumner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

F. S. Smith & CO., have decided to
sell an elegant umbrella next Satur-
day for 81 cents, which would be cheap
at $1.O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The eth anniversary exercises of the
Baptist Y. p. S. c. e. will occur. this
evening. in the Baptist vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Frank Hull returned from an eX-
tended trip to the vicinity of Jackman
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

Mrs. /. G. Vanner left, Wednesday, fol
n visit to friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

The Sorosis will meet with Mrs. {
2. Davis, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-05

D. c. Mccarthy and family left
Wednesday. for Ninalhaven. where
they will make their future home.