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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Arhor Day.

This is the day set apart by thc
rroc,amation Of Governor Powers for
the observance Of the requirements oil
Arbor Day. That the occasion mas re-
ouirements upon every community IS
poyv ouite generally recognized. While
the observance Of the anniversary was
begun for the purpose of bringing about
united effort in planting trees in local.
ties where their absence MADE tneil a."
the more to be desired and the work
one of absolute necessity, 1t no longer
has but a single purpose. Throughout
the country, especially in the SCHOOLS
attractive exercises and beautiful GUS
toms have been the outgrowth of the
observance of the day. School yards
that once were bare and bleak are no
longer so, and who can tell but that the
interest lately aroused for the decora-
ton of the interior of the school rooms
has not received incentive from the i'm
proved conditions of the grounds where
shrubbery beauties the outlook and
trees afford grateful shade on the play
ground which was once unshelteredF
All this is resulting in generally an
fused knowledge of the needs of forest
preservation. The children who pore
over their lessons in the little New Eng
land schoolhouses may not be so quick
to appreciate the benefits of forestry
as those whose homes are on the tree
less prairie but it is necessary that they
should acquire that knowledge and ap-
preciate the effects to be gained by Il
careful husbandry of our forest re
sources Moreover, it helps TO bring
them in closer contact with nature. All
there is to learn is not confined within
the walls of the school nor between the
covers of the text books. There is that in
contact with nature that sharpens zest
for the bookish store of knowledge and
broadens the comprehension of it. There
was that in the leaf Which so interested
Ruskin that he wrote:
THE leaves of the heritage at our
feet take all kinds of strange shapes.
as if to invite us to examine them.
Star shaped, heart-shaped spear
shaped, arrow shaped, fretted, fringed.
cleft furrowed. serrated. simulated, in
whorls, in tufts, in spires, in wreaths,
endlessly expressive, deceptive fantas-
tic, never the same from footstalk to
blossom, they seem perpetually to tempt
our watchfulness and take delight IN
outstrpping our wonder"
There is no danger lest the school
girl or schoolboy may become satiated
with knowledge of nature nor that his
mind will be overtaXed in acquiring it.
Surely Arbor Day is a most favorable
time for them to begin the study or
broaden it provided ii already has been |
begun. Moreover. ii is most excel |
lent opportunity for impressing on the
receptive mind the first elements of
that helpfulness which, metaphorlcally |
speaking, continues through life plant |
ing trees that are to furnish grateful |
shade to succeeding generations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

There is considerable skepticism con-
corning the theory of life in crystals.
Tiffany's diamond expert says: Pro
fessor Won Hoist is not the first in re-
cent years to proclaim his belief in the
organic origin of diamonds, but he is
the first to say they are endowed with
life, to my knowledge" He says there
can be no doubt as to the inorganic or
igin CT the diamond. Prof Kemp of
Columbia university says: Crystals dc
grow in various salts. and when two of
them meet they interfere with each
and mutually prevent each others per-
feet development. Probably this is the
meaning that the remarks of the pro-
fessor are intended to convey. While
the border line is a difficult thing to
draw between inorganic and organic
phenomena, especially in low forms of
life. and while some rocks are pune
tured through the agency of life. the
greater number have no necessary con-
nection with it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

A prominent gentleman, whose sym
pathies have perhaps been aroused by
some unusually tender plea for bimetal-
liSm, wants to know how many of these
so-called bimetallists would be satisfied
if the government would coin, dollar for
dollar. one of silver to one of gold.
Echo answers, mot one and that is,
probably, the only answer the gentle
not bimetallists at all. They want, and
their propositions would in effect pro-
duce, silver recommendation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
None More Suitable.
portland EXPRESS


II was the expected that happened
in the appointment of Hon. A. II. Saw
age to the supreme bench. For a lonp
time the fact that he would be the an.
pointee when Judge Walton's term
should expire has been undoubted. he.
cause everywhere throughout the STATE
the fitness Of the man for the place has
been recognized. 1t is such appoint
ments to public station as this which
has done so much to give the people of
Maine confidence in the Republican
l'arty; whatever other considerations
have entered into appointments, by far
the greatest heed has been given TO their
and in no case Of recent
years has there been an appointment
which was more suitable than this. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Maine Gets Additional Recognition.
(Whig and Courier.

In the reorganizati ton of the Senate
committees Maine gets additional recog-
milton. Senator Hale, who has been the
nominal head of the naval affairs COM
mittee for some years past. is now its
actual head. having been selected chair
man in place of Senator Cameron. The
selection is "a merited honor and shows
that Maine is appreciated In Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Never to know when one is licked is
thought by some to be an admirable
characteristic. But a nation that
doesn't know when it is whipped is in a
way TO cause itself unnecessary trouble.
Greece is rash in defeat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Republicans of the Third Congress
SIGNAL district will meet in convention III
CITY HALL, WAIERV ,soI on >,
a cIock a. NJ. for the purpose Of nomi-
mating candidate for representative TO
Congress to fill the vacancy occasioned
bv the death of Hon. Seth l.. Miliikcn.
and TO transact any other business that
NAV properly come before them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

They now estimate the cost of the
State capitol at Albany at twenty-four
million dollars. When it is completed,
if it ever is, it probably will be quite
handsome monument to political eX-
travagance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Commends Itself.
eastern Argus.)

In appointing the Hon. A. r. Savage of
Auburn. an associate justice of the SUI
preme court to succeed Judge Walton.
whose term expires this month. Governor
Powers has made an admirable selection
and one which will commend itself at
once TO the bar and to the people OF
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

The Maine Central Railroad will sell
tickets for one fare for the round trip
to the Third District convention, to be
held in Waterville, May IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

They still regard a sandwich a meal
in to be greater New York. Some
would prefer more of meal and less
of a CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
REPRESENTATION.

Each city, town and plantation will
he entitled to one delegate: and for
each IS votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1896. an addi-
tional delegate; and for fraction of 40
in excess of Is votes. an additional dele
gate Upon the above basis, the repre-
sentation in the convention will be as
follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
An Excellent Selection.
Bridgton Ncws)

Governor Powers has made an excer-
lent selection Of chief Of staff and Ad-
jutant General in the person Of General
Richards Of Gardiner. Serving thrnnps
the war with conspicuous gallantrv l.,
a Massachusetts regiment, he has hoe,
very active in State militia matters ana
Is wei adapted to the routine of tho
position. To follow Seiden Common any
where requires a full-grown man. ana
for such an one Governor Powers ha,
been searching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

The lawless Kentuckians, who have
come into a clash with other lawless
kentuckians who propose to lynch
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Judge Savage.
Lewiston SUM

The appointment Of Judge a. r. Saw
age Of Auburn to the supreme bench is
deserving honor conferred upon one
of the foremost lawyers in the State
and citizen who has long honorel
Androscoggin county by his active pub
lie career. The appointment is Well re-
ceived throughout Maine. and Governor
Powers is being congratulated for his
selection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

allays the alarm of the agitated pastors
by announcing that he shall close MS
revival services before the vacation
season begins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

The world is reminded of the con-
tinued existence of Lord Rosebery by
his horse winning $1,000 at Newmarket
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

a Maine editor suggests that the
fishermen, instead of giving the num-
Der and pounds of fish they take, shall
lay them end to end and then speak of
them as so many feet of trout bass or
pickerel. There is a monotony Tor the
average editor in some of the fish
stories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Football is popular among the resi-.
dents Of Ellsworth. perhaps as much
from the fact that it is self sustaining,
requires no subscriptions. as from the
exciting contests it affords. The team
last season cleared SO cents and barrels
of fun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Priests are leading a revolution in
Ecuador. A religious war is dreaded
as well it may be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

An interesting case was on trial he
fore Judge Whitehousc at South Paris
last week. The owner II dam which
went out in last years freshet is SUED
for damages by a Canton woman whose
buildings were injured when the flood
went out. She claims due care was not
exercised in building the dam. One Of
the counsel for the plaintiff is Hon. A
r. Savage, recently appointed judge OF
the supreme court, while one of the
counsel for the defense is Ex-Governor
Cleaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

No notice whatever will b taken Of un
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for tho preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

\ Barring neighborhood has taken VI
the challenge of a South China neigh.
borhood, and sends in the following rec.
ord; Within a radius of one mile anG
in population of between 400 and 500
there are q widows, nine widowers, l;
old bachelors and II old maids
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

a woman's literary club in Dexter, at
a recent meeting, ably discussed The
sidewalks of Dexter" Have you now
any slurs upon the missions of the
woman's clubs?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

The Bass Harbor correspondent of
the Ellsworth American is keeping his
heart green. judging from this which
Once again cometh the first of May.
and once more the May basket hang
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Mayor Beals stone yard seemed to
be the right prescription for the ordi-
nary everyday tramp that was accus-
toned to seek Bangor, but no sooner is
that pest disposed Of than a new enc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Dogs killed and fatally injured ii
sheep and Il lambs belonging to L. c.
Winslow, Pennington Falls. a week
ago. Other farmers in that vicinity
have lost sheep in the same way ana
the town is to have a meeting to pass
a law regulating the going at large Of
dogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
WALDO.
W 7
NJ

Only voters in the county where the
vacancy exists are eligible to fill vacan-
cies in the delegation of any city, town
or plantation.
In order to participate in the business
of this convention, delegates must be
chosen subsequent to the date of this
call.
The district committee will be in ses-
sion at City hall at 10 O'Clock on the
morning of the convention, for the pur-
pose of receiving the credentials of dele
gates.
j. w. BLACK.
+. O. VICKERY,
w. II. WILDES,
c. II. DRUMMEY.
Commute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

eth on the front door knob. while the
hangecs scud away in the darkness.
once again the woman of the house
cometh to the door and saith: on. sure
enough. it is May basket. and then.
she calleth the boy and he diveth out in
hot pursuit II it is the man of the
house. he saith: Who the deuce rang
this bell anyhow" Then if his eye
catcheth sight of the little knick-knack
Of paper he pickett it up gingerly, as
if it were drowned cat, and saith:
What foolishness is this?' Alack.
now little Of sentiment lingereth in the
old mans heart. He hath forgotten
when he was the spooniest fool in town.
and would have leaped out Of second
story window and run till he had rup-
tured q blood vessel to kiss the girl who
had remembered him with May bas-
ket. May heaven keep our hearts alive
20 the memories Of youth. and let our
own girls and boys have their May
basket fun unbegrudgingly,'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10
Maine Gossip.
Forest Hymn.


Forest Hymn.
The groves were Gods first temples. Ere
man learned
TO hew the shaft, and lay the archilrave'
And spread the roof above them-ere ne
framed
The lofty vault to gather and roll back
The sound of anthems in the darkling
wood.
Amidst the cool and silence, he knelt
down,
And offered to the Mightiest solemn
thanks
And supplication For his simple heart
Might not resist the sacred influences
Winch, from the Silly twilight of the
place,
And from the gray old trunks that hish
in heaven
Mingled their messy boughs. and from
the sound
OF the invisible breath that swayed at
once
All their green tops, stole over him. and
bowed
His spirit with the thought of boundless
power
And inaccessible majesty. All, why
Should we. in the worlds ripper years,
neglect
Gods ancient sanctuaries. and adore
Only among the crowd. and under roofs
That our frail hands have raised? Let
me- at least.
Here, in the shadow of this aged wood.
Offer one hymn-thrice happy If 1t find
Acceptance in His ear.
Bryant.
Plant a tree, a shrub, something that
shall remind you or your friends
year, perhaps years. hence that you had
not missed all your opportunities foi
doing what You could.
A little general advice in regard to
tree planting may not come amiss to-
day. The tree or plant should be taken
up with as little impairment of its
roots as possible, set so as not to harm
the roots in earth that is evenly and
carefully filled in and pressed down
about them so as to bring all of then
in direct contact with the soil. Do not
allow the roots to become dry through
exposure to sun or wind If the sap OF
a resinous tree becomes hardened by
such exposure the tree is no bettel
than dead for purposes Of transplant
ing.
Whats the matter with an anti
cigarette league in Belfast?" asks tbs
Belfast Age. What's the matter with
a cigarette league in every city, village
and school district where there ar,
boys?
There is said to be always more OF
less bother attending the determination
of cat. 4 man in Bingham. however
set in motion a series OF extraordinary
circumstances when he attempted, tnt
other day, to dispatch a feline. He put
pussy in bag before shooting at her
The bag ignited. put he admit know
when he threw it back into the barn
A timely discovery of the blaze and the
prompt application of the most conven
lent flud, which happened To be n pail
of milk, saved that part of the town
from a conflagration. But it didn't save
the excitement, or account of which
an invalid in the neighborhood nearly
died.
Lewiston Sun: Mr.. Cough of Bass
Harbor Mount Desert Island, Maines
only naturalized Chinaman. is having
his marital infelicities with Mrs
Clough aired in the Hancock county
court The Coughs have lived in Bass
Harbor for many years and have RAISED
several little Coughs Mr.. Cough is u
relation to that popuous family OF
Cinnamon named Lung.
An interesting case was on trial he
fore Judge Whitehousc at South Paris
last week The owner If a dam which
went out in last years freshet is SUED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

that are not only dictated by trusts b,,
by importing interests that care no,
ng Tor developing American indnstr,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Searsport, April q. 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

A Bucksport correspondent says the
people of that village need not bt
alarmed by young people exploring the
lawns, hedges and byways. They are
seminary students seeking botanical
specimens. We have seen down this
way providers corresponding in appear
ance to those, but the only botanical
specimens they seek are greens,
That feature of the new pharmacy
law which prevents any but registered
druggists from selling paris green. con-
dition powders and the like if same can
be obtained of a druggist in the vicin-
ity, is not meeting with universal IA
vor, judging from the comments of the
exchanges. If the farmers find they
are getting a better article at the same
price, they may feel differently about
it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Whether the parlor was a pretext, il
assuredly was theoccasion of the break
ing off of a long standing engagement
in Biddeford recently. The young wo-
mans mother is a widow. and she
wished to entertain her gentleman
friend on the same night as the daugh-
ter and in the same parlor. to the eX-
cluslon Of the latter couple. She car
ried her point, and the daughter Is
minus lover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Travellers on road from Dexter TO
Cambridge saw a queer sight the other
day, a hay press, the wheels of which
had sunk into the mud over the hub.
one of the horses hauling ii was so
badly mired it was necessary To shovel
him out. Wheel tourists and others
are just longing for a ride over that
beautiful road this summer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-10

Bethel was thawing out water pipes
April 20, ana picking pansies May /.
and will probably eat home grown new
potatoes and green peas July A. az
usual.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-05
GRAND EXCURSION
To Tampa, Fla a-OnDy $5.5O for the Roun tf+sf fs-.~ TriD

To Tampa, FFa.-OnTy s5.50 for the Round
 ~ Trip.
 On Monday, May "A, the Plant system will run a special train from Montgomery and iptermetlite points to Tampa, Fla, without change, and sell tickets from Montgbmery at the remarkabl low rate of 5.50 for the round trip. Tickets good to return on any train until May 31, giv- ing six full days in the land of flowers. Ample dime to visit the many beautiful at1jacent places. The special train will leave Montgomery at II a. m. arriving at Tampa at o'clock the arext morning. There Is more at Tampa to please the eye and interest the visitor than any otlusr point i'm the oountry-250 cigar factories, employing 1000 Cuban cigar makers, which to be appreciated must be seen. Here you see the famous Tampa Bay ho'tea, the finest resort hotel in the world, and the beautiful Port Tampa Inn, built over the waters of the Tampa bay, one mile from land. Also the land ing of the magnificent steamships direct from the island of Cuba Cheap rates will be made on the Plant sten mship line across the bay to St. Petersburg, the fisherman's paradise, also down the Manatee river the only part of Florida where the orange trees stand unhurt.
 Never in the history of excursions has there been a more delightful trip out lined for so fbttfe money. Tqre tratm Will be composed of the Plant systems finest cars. Those dssiring sleeping car reser- vation should make application in ad- vance. For full information write to w. V. Iifsey, division passenger agent, Montgomery, Ala.
 5-4- -5-23
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-05
FAITH CURE A GOOD THING
In Some Diseases, But It Is Failure In
 Stomac ch Troubles.

In Some Diseases, But It Is Failure In
 Stomach Troubles.
 Mere faith will not digest your food for you, will mol give you an appetite, will not increase your flesh and strength en your nerves and heart, but Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will do these things, because they are composed of he ele- nents of digestion; they contain the juices, acids and pepstones necessary to the digestion and assimila ton of all wholesome food.
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will digest food if placed in jar or bottle in water heaSed to 9S degrees, and they will do it much more effectively when taken into the stomach after meals, whether you have faith that they will or nor.
 < They inyiglorate the stomach, make pure blood and strong nerves, in the only way that nature cac do it, and that is, from plenty of wholesome food well di- gested. at is not what we eat, but what we digest that does us good.
 S.uarts Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by nearly all druggists at 50 cents for full sized package; or by mail from the Stuart O.. Marshall, Mich.
 Send for book on Stomach Diseases.