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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
Notes Of the Day.

The average cost of criminal prosecu-
ton in England at present is SIS each.
Mrs. w. F.. Fackler of Dayton, o., has
fallen heir to an estate in Germany val
ucd at $4,000. Her title to the estate was
established by family Bible In her
possession. fas
A musical bicycle has been invented by
man in Presburg, Austria. The motion
OF the wheel grinds out tune like q
hand organ, and the rider rolls along to
the strains of delightful harmony.
One of the students at the Chautauqua
cooking school is middle-aged man. II
am ana a widS9wer." he explained when he
take a course in cooking. and prefer the
latter"
The latest Kentucky bunko game re-
ported wa the pretended arrest OF an
Ctisco. In&. farmer, Rodney Blake, Just
as ne stepped from train at Louisville
ana ms release by the pretended detective
on payment of So
iie.d as regards the frozen meat trade,
yet, from various causes, the trade was
allowed to decline. 1t is only within the
last Tour or five years that 1t has been
vigorously prosecuted.
AS an index of north Missouris fruit,
;a,a THIS year 1t is mentioned thar a
.Wo-year-on tree near Hamilton pro-
quced half bushel of peaches. and that
on q plum tree branch of the diameter ri
one thumb 100 plums grew.
In the shop OF ST. Petersburg watch
maker a human-faced clock is on View
the only one Of its kind. The hands are
Psoted on It's nose and any messages thai
IN may be spoken into its ear are repeated
py monograph through its mouth.
II the houee of a deaf-mute brother and
sister, WtIfl4m and Julia Barnes whS
may lived 1one on farm near Colum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Associate Justice Stephen j.. Field
passed, last week. the point of longest
service on the supreme bench of the
United States. Justice John Marshall,
1.-The father of the supreme court and
godfather of the constitution" served
from Jan. 81, 1901, to July 6, 1885, or "a
years, five months and Ave days. JUS
tice Fields service began March 10,
1862 and on August 16 it reached "a
years, five months and six days. The
supreme court is remarkable for the
length of service of many of it's JUS
tees. No fewer than II men have sat
upon the bench more than a quarter of
several months past so, is not the old
est man that ever sat upon. the bench.
That honor belongs to Chief Justice
Roger b. fancy, who was just SO when
he went upon the bench, and remained
there 2S years and six months, making
him 81 years and six months old before
death took him from his seat. The
fact that Justice Field has now realized
his long hope will likely give rise to
reports of his retirement from the
bench. The justice still has clear
mind, but physically he is very feeble.
He has refused steadily to say any
thing about his retirement, but it has
been the general impression that he
was only waiting to break the record of
service and that then he would retire
In this connection it is recalled that
when Justice Swayne passed 20 years
some one asked him why he did not re-
tire from the supreme bench. eff I
should retire. he said, who would in
wife me to dinner?" This same con-
sidera ton may occur to Justice Field,
though ne is too feeble to take any
part in social life. Nevertheless he
may appreciate that a retired justice
is soon forgotten by the busy world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Premier CanOvas was assassna ted
Monday, Aug. 8. Just one week later,
Aug. 16, sentence of death was pro-
nounced against his slayer. This SEN
tence was carried into effect Aug 20,
just as soon as few necessary details
were perfected. They do these things
better abroad. In European countries
a murderer whosmerits death meets an
execution, promptly and inevitably.
In the United States murder may
mean everything from acquittal to the
gallows or the electric chair. AS a
matter of fact, however, few Ameri-
can murderers who merit death are
executed. Too often, after a tardy
trial, they escape with few years OF
Imprisonment. Laxity in the execution
of the law breeds contempt for it. This
is the foundation on which lynch law
and mob violence rest. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Whatever results are to follow Presi-
dent Faure's visit to the Gear slime
alone will show, Diplomatic gossip is
busy with important possibilities, but
diplomatic gossip is no more to be
trusted than any other kind and, 50
far as can be foreseen. NJ. Faure's visit
will have no more result, directly, than
did that of Emperor William. which
appears to have had none at all. In
another aspect, however, the affair has
great significance. The reception, on
equal terms. by the most absolu.a
monarch in Europe Of man of the
people, who occupies his position of
eminence by election and not by in
heritance, and who, in a short time
will return to the ranks of the people
is an occasion which marks an epoch
in the worlds government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
Plans for Labor Day.

September 6, two weeks from today,
in this city promises to be an imposing
celebration. The affair is under the
direction of the Hallowell Granite
Workers and they desire the hearty Co.
operation of all in the observance of
this holiday. Their plans, as detailed
in Saturdays Journal, include a long
parade followed by clam bake at the
Driving park, speeches by Governor
Powers, Congressman Burleigh, and
others, sports, etc. Half rates on the
railroad have been secured, there will
be a big crowd, and all classes of labor
will unite in making the celebration a
success.
The committee in charge are anxious
that Augusta should do its part and
hope that all places of business will he
closed. at least a part of the day, sc
that all may have an opportunity to
participates; also that this city may be
represented in the parade by floats and
organizations. 1t seems only reason
able that Augusta should be willing tC
join hands with the committee and d.
its share. AS the whole celebration is
to be here and the other cities are GO
ing ahead in the matter, Augusta can
not fail to get into the spirit of tbs
| occasion. Immediate steps should be
| taken in the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A vast Arctic Horror" PossIbl,
New York Press.

Although we hear now and again
of individuals. generally experienced
miners, turning back from the mad
march to the Klondyke, the volume Of
the rush seems little a!bated. The word
came a day or so ago of 1000 men leav-
ing single North Pacific port at one
time.
This is fearfully serious business. 1t
may cause to arise some of the incest
| questions of the extent of the powers
of government to restraining and the
duties of government to succor the VIC
Tins of such contagion of rashness.
The civilized world has never before
seen it must be remembered, a phenom-
enon of treasure seeking like the pres
emit Here are literally thousands of
men rushing. not into balmy California
CIR equatorial Australia, or even the
desert veldt of South Africa. but into
an Arctic waste on the edge of an Arc
tic winter. Who can say that we are
not standing in the shadow of AN
Arctic horror" beside which all former
Arctic horrors shall combinedly
shrink to nothingness? At best this
Industrial army has campaign of
Moscow before it. At worst this fatesl
basin may be by spring polar gol-
gotha.
The department of the interior has
already. and wisely, issued a warning
to these adventures, couched in words
of unusual strength and solemnity, in
an official document. If through othei.
departments the Federal government,
should ultimately find 1t necessary to
supplement this warning by turning
back a part of this host, the country
would support it in the invasion of the
| liberty Of the citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

1t is good to know that the profits CT
the big wheat crop will go to the
this year. 1t sometimes happens that
values do not begin to rise until after
the growers have disposed of their
grain, but fortunately this is not one
Of those years. OF the whole America n
wheat crop of 100000, 600 bushels more
than 400,OO0.O00 bushels remain in the
hands of the farmers, who will consc-
quently reap the benefit of advancing
prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The American public is now treated
to the rather unusual spectacle of a
President and vice President who are
warm personal friends and who thor
oughly enjoy each others society. Mr..
Mckinley and Mr.. Hobart have earned
the Vacation they are having and
should get just as much pleasure out
of it as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The Woman's Rescue League of
Boston, objects to Curtis or Quincy for
mayor on the ground they are both I'M
married. What has it to say of John
field? He knows all about married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

That wasn't a bad hit that Mr.. Hines
ton, when he spoke of the COW, hen
and hog as three wealth producers that
never strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

No notice whatever will be taken Of UNI
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return of rejected communications.
Address all Communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers. Au.
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Altgeld declares that the farmer
ought to get $1.5O a bushel for his
wheat, whereupon the Chicago News
remarks that after carefully re-exam-
lining the Chicago platform it discovers
nothing therein which would prevent
Altgeld from paying that price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

1t is evident that Richmond isn't
quite reconstructed enough yet to give
the G. A. r. a hearty and sincere well
come to an encampment in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

With John l.. Sullivan as it's candi-
date for mayor, as is seriously pro-
posed, Boston Democracy will have
found it's true level at last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Bryan is tranSlating his "crown Of
thorns and cross of gold' defamation
into Spanish that he may inflict il
upon the poor MeXicans. Alas, tn /.
woes of our sister republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Every day brings fresh assurance of
another sweeping Republican victory
in the Western states that hold cleo
lions this fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
Maine Gos!sap.|
Slams OF Fall Time.

Gittin' clost to fall time-know It BY Abe
way "a s
The wind comes crost sthe mountaans, at
the breakin' O. the day;
An the tWitchin in by j'intS is a most
unfailin' sign
That they're tunin' up the fiddle fer the
boys ter fall in line! : "a J :
way ,,
The smoke is curlin' upards In the morn
ms cool and gray;
You can hear a whip a-crackin' 'crost a
clover field or two, '7sN'
An you think O. rides by Moonlight with
a sweetheart clost to you!
Gittin' clost ter fall time--let it come
along!
Spring is rich an rosy, an summers
sweet with song; lGe 8
Every seasons good enough-but give me
frost and fall,
An balance ter yer pardners, an kiss yer
sweethearts$ all!
Atlanta Constitution.
A frost in August? o no, there must
be mistake somewhere.
Just a week before the two great
fairs of Maine begin.
doi iioi ooi - i1SHl UP " udte, WltH
an exciting golf tournament in pro-
gress there.
Now listen for the tramp of tn.
chargers as Troop F marches from
Portland to Bangor.
| 1t is to be assumed that Guide
Mathieson is now attending strictly tt
business, and making up for all til.
time he wasted in talk.
Theebig circus says Maine is O. K
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The shortage in the number of
freight cars is another item that has
put an end to jokes about the advance
agent of prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The persistent fall in the price ol
silver has caused the great silve,
mines of Chile to close. Carry the
news to Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

England is in a position to appreciate
the famous American axiom that the
only good Indian is dead Indian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Bryan's doliaris now Accent affair,
while there are 100 good cents in the
bushel OF wheat $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The latest and most breezy article by
that versatile author, Rudyard Kipling,
is a boy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The war with Japan, as well as the
cruel conflict with Spain, seems to be a
thing of the long, forgotten past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

1t had most successful tour of the
State, and the old war cry of Hey
Rube!, was not once raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

An Old Town man, who has just been
liberated from a sentence at the Ban
gor Jail, says that people can talk
of cures for drunkenness but the
''stoneyard cure" beats them all.
There's no pleasure in a Jail crushing
stone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

:, The harvest moon is scheduled ia
make it's appearance, the last of the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

A Sisterhood of Klondyke Widows is
the next order to expect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

What nice things Lewiston says of
Portland and Portland of Lewiston
whenever opportunity can be found.
Here is a sample from the Lewiston
Journal: Portland outshines all othe:
cities in the Pine Tree commonwealth
in one respect. She furnishes the
stranger within her gates most excel
lent facilities for getting away. That
is the one redeeming feature of the
Forest City. j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Bangor News: The summer schools
have been working a revolution in the
minds of the Maine teachers. Let it be
the routine methods of the schools. II
they do this Mr.. Stetson will have ac-
complished the greatest reform of thu
century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23
The Silver sesIs msIss In All.

(NeW IOrk Mali anu ExpreSSJ
No patriotic citizen can contemplate
the swift decline in the value of silver
bullion without a broadened sense OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

The-big circus says Maine is o. K
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

What good laugh they had over
that mock town meeting at Squirrel
Island last week. Senator FRYE was
moderator, elected after an exciting
contest with I-year-old boy, and
Congressman Dingley was an active
participant. The ladies We're present
and took part. They voted to bull
bridge to Southport, and to have a
school on the south shore on moonlight
evenings for the promotion of pleasant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

ss
tion. All honor. all glory to these men
for what they have done and for what
they are willing 70 do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Now listen for the tramp of tn.
chargers as Troop F marches from.
Portland to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-23

Bar Harbor is right up to date, with
an exciting golf tournament in pro-
gress there.
The silver lance., 1897-12-10
Fish - rood.

1t has been frequently stated that
fish diet, by virtue Of the phosphorus
which it contains. is pre-eminently
adapted to nourish the brain. and that
those who subsist on 1t largely are
distinguished for their brightness and
intellectually. 1t is perfectly true that
small percentage Of phosphorus en-
ters into the composition of the
healthy brain, and while it % also true
that fish contains more o. less phos-
phorus that may, and probably does,
pass into the circulation, it is yet to be
proved either by theory OF by expe-
rience that diet of fish is. on the
whole, better adapted to supply the
waste of the brain than a liberal va
riety of other alimentary substances,
and especially of meats. Fish is easy
of digestion, and creates little vascu-
lar excitement. and consequently forms
light and wholesome article of diet.
Salt water fish are the best of any, as
their flesh Is more solid, more agreea-
BILE and healthy, less exposed to putres-
cence, and less viscid. They possess
these excellent qualities when fresh;
when salted they have all the proper
ties of salt fish, and consequently its
disadvantages. Those fish which have
scales are, in general. the most easily
digested, and the best; and of all these
fish, the fresh herring appears to de-
serve the preference. The herring,
Goldfish, turbot and founder are per-
haps the most digestible and best OF
| fish. Salmon and mackerel. lobster and
most other kinds of shell fish are more
difficult of digestion. The mode of
cooking fish is of considerable impor-
tance: frying them in oil or lard is
an Objectionable process. In general.
the process of boiling is best adapted
to render them wholesome. Stewed fish
should be avoided by the dyspeptic.
Acid sauces and pickles render fish
more wholesome for the stomach,
while butter has a tendency to prevent
The silver lance., 1897-12-10

whom are of foreign origin. some Of
them occupying. owing to their intel
ligence, their wise conduct. their gen
erosity. Of the circumspection they
display in their delicate position, =
very high place In public esteem.
Such are the elements forming
French society at the present time.
1t has no pronounced vices, little
pride, enough vanity not to care to be
caught in fault. a sunlcient moderate
thirst for pleasure to allow others,
sprung from the ranks. to take the
lead. fairly broad principles, measured
convictions. elevated judgment in mat
ters OF taste and intellect, love of
country that has nothing narrow about
1t, and, to crown all, a charity SO bene-
ficent. SO efiicacious that slanderous
tongues attribute it to selfish desire
to satisfy oneself in helping others.
For our part we look upon this kind
of egotism as being equal to virtue.
The silver lance., 1897-12-10
Up to His Old Tricks.

He had been a real-estate boomer In
a western town, but when the reaction
came he was compelled to accept a
clerkship in a dry goods store In order
to make both ends meet, but he
couldn't quite forget his old habits.
The first day he was behind the
counter lady came in to look at
some dress goods.
How much did you say there was
In this piece" she asked, pointing to
one she had selected.
Fifteen yards, madam" replied the
ex-boomer.
"Oh, but that is entirely too much.
I only need half that quantity"
Madam" replied the clerk, lapsing
into the familiar yernacular of his
former calling. II am offering you 4
bargain and II you fail to secure con-
troll Of the entire property you will
miss the opportunity of lifetime.
You can cut the tract up into town
lots and realize 300 per cent profit on
your investment inside of six months. +"
Then 1t suddenly occurred to him
that he was not making a deal in real
estate and he began to apologize.
The silver lance., 1897-12-10
She Was Annoyed.

There were left but five minutes for
the dozen men in the out-baggage room
to check and load four sample cases.
a telescope, carpet-bag and six Sara
toga trunks when there was violent
rustling Of flying skirts and a painting
woman summoned for immediate at
tention by prolonged rapping on the
counter.
I'm minute, lady!"
But l cannot wait!" breathlessly.
Silence; except for the rattle and
bang of the trucks and baggage.
Am / going to be waited on?"
No reply.
Rap. rap. do hurry! My train
goes"
Eyes, lady," and an excited clerk
rushed to the counter and looked for
her baggage. She handed him a par
eel of the size of baseball.
I'VE can't check that" with rising
infection.
you can't?" distrustfully. And she
would have argued the point but the
clerk had disappeared on a run in
chase of the last truckload.
"Baggagemen are SUCH" and the
lady picked up the pair of carefully
wrapped infants shoes and sauntered
to the waiting room, complaining
wrathfully, Packages are such nuis-
ance on a train!"
The silver lance., 1897-12-10
HANKS START IN LIFE.
n. won tn. Girl BY osss,as Her Dr.

ne won the Girl by Getting Her Dress
for Her.
"And now he's one of them there
millionaires," unused the grizzly from
tiersman whose relatives had induced
him to come back for brief visit in
a center of civilization, says the De-
troit Free Press Il see it right here
in the paper. He owns railroad stock,
minin' stock and lots of other stock.
I knowed that there same Henry N.
Holden when he done nothfn' but
punch stock fur other people out on
the plains. He was a geuoine cowboy
and as fast q feller In roundup as
I ever see." You must be mistaken.
uncle" "Nothin' Of the kind. When
talk about people you kin bet I'm
allus dead certain OF my fac's. We
called him Hank them days. and he
was jist as handsome youngster as
ever throwed his leg over a saddle.
Jist by putin things together as they
kim out, l Earned as how he was a
college graduate and was goin' so fast
clip and scatterin the old mans
money SO rapid that they sent him out
there fur to git schoolin' in economy
and build up ag'in. He was soon the
fav'rite on all the ranches bout there,
fur he was squar' as a dye and not
afraid of nothin'. Well. this here girl
tina. he married kim out far to stay
fur awhile on her dads css.tle range,
that jined ours. Some Of the swell
people up to Leadtown, twenty miles
away, what knowed her re,,ple gave a
ball fur her. Her and her dad went
over in the cool of the forenoon. and
after dinner was in a lawyers Office
talkin'. 1t seems Hank got some
money frum that same lawyer once a
month and was there too. He heerd
the ole man laughin' and tellin' how
they had kim away frum the range
with the wrong valise, leavin' her ball
| dress ahind, and her Almost crazy
| about it. Hank never says a word but
| jumps on his horse, goes that twenty
miles as though Injuns was after him,
gifts the dress, changes critters, makes
the same wild run back and throws the
girl into fit of happiness when he
delivers the goods on time. A years
\ courtin' wouldn't have made him SO
solid. The very next winter they were
married. Hank was as steady as a
deacon, both ole men boosted him, and
now you see where he is"
The silver lance., 1897-12-10
A satisfactory Proof.

In County Sligo. among the hills,
there is a small lake renowned in that
region for its fabulous depth. A pro-
fessor happened to be in that part Of
ireland last summer, and started out
one fine day for a ramble among the
mountains, accompanied by a native
guide. As they climbed Pat asked him
II he would like to see this lake, "for
it's no bottom at all, sorr." But how
do you know that. Pat?" asked the
professor. well, sorr, I'll tell We. Me
own cousin was shown the pond to a
gentleman one day, sorr, and he looked
incredulous like, just as you do, and
me cousin could not stand it for him
to doubt his word. sorr. and SO he said,
'Begorra, I'll prove the truth of me
worrds,' and on with clothes and in
he jumped" The professors face
wore an amused and quizzical express
sion. Eyes, sorr, in he jumped and
didn't come up again. at all, at all. %
But" said the professor. 81 don't see
that your cousin proved his point by
recklessly drowning himself" Sure.
sorr, 1t wasn't drowned at all he was
The next day comes = cable from him
in Australia. askin' 20 send on his
clothes. philadelphia Inquirer.