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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
The Popular Winchester.

The Boston Journal in it's account Of
thc opening 81 the New England Sports
mrn~ show now in progress at Mechanics
building. Boston, has the following To
say about the gun ana ammunition exhib-
ii:
William Read x Sons Boston's Oldest
sporting goods house, have practically
wa exhibits. on the right hand side of
the main han is their display If general
sporting goods; while on the opposite side
~ the miniature lake they make spec
tdl exhibit Of Winchester repeating and
singh" shot rifles repeating shot guns
metallic cartridges. loaded shot guns etc.
The display ~ Winchester guns attract
90 particular attention. owing to the
fact that everybody who knows what a
gun is * familiar with the name Win
chester. II was around his part Of the
Reads exhibit that the big game hunt
"rs gathered ANA snapped stories Of their
various hunting experiences. and made
known their preferences in the style and
Cal!hre of guns. The old saving that
men, like their watches. seldom agree"
Is. in 4 measure, true Of gentlemen
SprrtSmen. for while ninety-n!ne ont Of
every hundred agree that A Winchester
- the gun. nearly every one has some
particular idea as to which model Calibre
ana style of finish in gun is most desir-
able for hunting. The "WnChcster' peo-
PIE evidently understand the -rortsman's
taste in this line. for they make ten diff
terent models of the repeating rifles. sew
eral STYLES Of single shot rifles and two
different kinds of repeating shot guns.
The Reads exhibited several different
models of Winchester Take Down" ri
tlcS. These guns are the acme of conVen-
fence. Is they can he taken apart in an
instant and packed in very small com
pass. They also show lime Of fancy
finished rifles. which were beautifully en-
GrdVed. inlaid and carved. ranging in
price from sbn To- $500. one attractive
looking young woman showed her famil-
iarity ana dizziness in handling i rfc by
picking up 4 "Winchester'' ana working
the action As sh" told how she Killed Il
biz mooS' in Maine last summer with her
,'M-inNhnSi,r 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

Personal acquaintance with celebrity
tends to strengthen most peoples belief
in luck.-l.ifc
Ncd-Do YOU knew of any people who
really live according to their convictions
Tcd--ph, YES. there's plenty of them in
Sing Sine.-Br"oklyn Life.
"rhut silly oil man proposed to me last
night He might have known | would
have refused him E@
Perhaps he did, dear. Pick Me-Up.
They say poor Clara consulted the
stars before marrying him.
And what was the result
They all gave him a good character.
except one vaudeville star. Life.
Returned Traveler-One of the sailors
lost both legs when the boiler exploded.
Friend-Poor fellow, Did the passen-
gers take up a collection for him?
r. T.-Oh, yes, Quite enough to put
him ON his feet again.-Brooklyn Life.
He had been boasting of his family
tree. and Miss Cayenne Interrupted with
the inquiry:
Isn't it something. like the orchid?'
In what respect?
'All branches and no roots. WASH
ington Star.
Returned Tourist-By the way. Mrs. De
Beauti | have not seen your charming
daughter since my return. When | left
she had determined to submit her first
novel 20 the leighton Magazine. Has
she been successful in literary aspira-
tons?
Mrs. D. Beauti-Perfectly She married
the editor.-New York Weekly.
Nov. my son" began the father, the
next morning.
Never mind the lecture, pop; didn't
you ever paint the town
We'll. my boy. it's a great many years
ago at least fifty
town needed another coat?"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
The Ladies' Home Journal.

The March number of the Ladies' Homo
Journal is strong in special literary feat
urcS. Among the articles and stories
embraced in this class are the following /:
How Philippa's Husband Made Her
Smile" when Fashion Graced the Bow
cry. In Fashionable Siberia" "The Au-
thor Of Titus. a Comradc of the Cross. +
and readable installments from Lillian
Bell and cabinet members wife. The
pictorial features tell of "A Day in "a
Country School and show coy views
Inside the Rooms of College Girls" Mrs
5. I. Rorer writes on What to Eat
When You Have Indigestion and Cook
ing for the Sick and Convalescent."
Easter hats and bonnets. Jackets and
wraps. and the newest spring gowns are
also practical special features
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

MeXico's secretary of the treasury
has mad" A report that ought to j..
thoughtfulIy perused by the silver
fanatics. Speaking for the Mexican
government he declares that the prn-
cipal factors restricting foreign trade.
and consequently the receipts from i'm
port duties, are the fall and Huctuatiun
in the price of silver and the failure of
crops. Eliminating the agricultural
feature. the Mexican financier declares
The Fluctuations in the price of silver
are more injurious than any actual de-
precation.' In other words, it is the
continuous and uncertain variations in
the price of exchange that most seii-
ouSly interfere with the foreign trade
IF Mexico. On this side of the Rio
Grande we understand that already.
Our trade with Mexico is large and
constantly growing. but no shipper of
our manufactured goods to Mexico AT
a given price can know exactly what
that price will read when translated
into silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
New England Magazine.

This able exponent of the best in
New England life and literature has d
strong list Of special features in the
March number. The articles. ali of
which are profusely illustrated with
fine haf-tOne reproductions. include:
alfred Ordway," The American Col
lege for Girls at Constantinople."
Municipal Art in Italy" Woodstock.
Vermont" New England in India"
and Wheaton Seminary. Norton.
Mass" In addition to the illustrated
features a number of equally interest
ing articles are given, as follows;
"Architecture and the People" "Ex-
pensive Living, the Blight on America
and "William Pitt Fessenden." There
are also several bright short stories and
a number Of dainty poems. This num-
her is, from every point of view. an
unusually well balanced and entertain
ing issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
Gunton's Magazine.

The current number Of Gunton's
Magazine contains many notable pa
pers dealing with subjects of muc!,
Importance at this time. The numbac
has as frontispiece, a fine portrait OF
Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew, which dc-
companies an article from his pen on
Prejudice Against Railroads" Among
the other subjects discussed in this
number, all of which are treated in an
able manner. are the following: Re,
form of Primaries" "A New Voice on
Trusts" Mr. Gladstone on Free
Trade" Labor Troubles in Japan"
and New Views of Domestic Service"
The several departments. particularly
that on institute work. contribute much
to the value and excellence of this
number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

We hear much about the lightness
with which the marriage relation is re-
lation is regarded in France, and it is
in striking and pleasing contrast to
read of the intense devotion shown by
Madam Dreyfus to her eXiled husband.
Having failed in her prolonged battle
to win his release or a fair trial, she
shows her love and self sacrifice by APP
pcaling to the French government to b.
allowed to share his desert island with
him. The government officially recog-
nizcs such wifely devotion at its true
worth and refused her request because
to grant it would be to dctract too
greatly from the severity of Dreyfus'
punishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

stone writes interestingly on "The Demo-
cratic Party and Its Future" Senator
Frank ID. Pcavy contributes notable
paper on state Control of Political Par
ties. Much valuable information is given
IN paper on Brazil: It's Commerce and
Resources. by Hon. I. l.. Thompson, la e
nited States minister to Brazil. Other
noteworthy articles are: "China's Com
plications and American Trade" Eng
land and Egypt" our Duty to Cuba. .
THE Duty Of Annexing Hawaii" Some
Recent Municipal Gas History" "The
Tramp Problem: A Remedy" and Re
cent Astronomical Progress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
Congressman Johnson on the Wrong Side

Since CONGRESSMAN Johnson. an In
diana Republican. attacked Hawaiian
annexation in the House he has had
many sharp reminders fom all sides
words of Mr.. Tawney of Minnesota
THE policy of his President, his party
and his country President Mckinley
initiated the present movement for tn.
acquisition of Hawaii. All but one 81
two Republican senators and almost
all Republican representatives heartily
favor it, and in this position are backed
by their party throughout the county
Moreover, it is more than a Republican
ISSUE as many of the leading Demo
Gratis in both branches desire anneXa
ton.
1t is an American issue as is show n
by the powerful traditions of fifty years
of American craftsmanship. Only one
administration since 1872 has failed To
look with favor upon the final acquis-
ton Of Hawaii. Every commercial and
political considera ton makes its an
neXation desirable. ON one side are
the names of Webster, Marcy. Lincoln.
Seward Grant, Fish. Arthur, Blaine,
Stevens, Harrison, sherman, Mcklu-
ley and host of other strong ones; on
the other side stands Cleveland-aud
who else of note? If the Senate cannot
give the treaty the necessary two
thirds vote it will become necessary. TO
iall back upon the Texas precedent of
a joint resolution. which Il majority in
both houses can pass. Republican
senators or representatives who With
hold their support from this are play
ing right into the hands of the enemy,
and on vital issue are failing to serve
the best interests of the country and to
support the Republican national ad-
ministlation. Hawaii must be annexed,
and annexed soon. The country wants
it and needs it. and Hawaii is willing
and anxious to be annexed. Any other
nation would grasp eagerly at such 4
prize. and If we neglect this oppor-
tunlty another may never come. Con-
gresham johnson is certainly on the
wrong side and is in a hopeless
minority
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
water works will be put in for tn
town this year. Good for Friendship

The happiest crowd of boys in Maine
last Friday evening, and since that
time for that matter, were the BOWdoIn
College seniors. How they made the
big Brunswick town hall ring with
cheers when the athletic exhibition and
indoor meet were finally over, and they
had won both of the silver cups Senior
dignity was very much conspicuous by
it's absence. Three years in succession,
under the able leadership of popular
Charlie PettinSill of Augusta, the '93
drill squad has defeated the other
classes at the annual exhibition and
twice in succession the '93 athletic
team has won the most points in the
exciting events of the indoor meet. The
class of 9S is the largest class BOWdoin
ever had and it is certainly one of the
best. it has many triumphs and hon
ors to celebrate. and not the least are
these athletic victories. The affair
Friday evening, was notable athletic
event. all the contests being very
closely contested. The relay races
aroused tho widest enthusiasm. IT
was Ills before the last event was
over. but of All the crowd Of students
alumni professors. and toWnSpcoplr
who packed the bail none left before
the end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
The Word Tor Peace.

Oh. they tell us, Johnny Bull, "Elcss your
art
That you've anted and are calling for q
hand,
That you think of taking Uncle Sammy's
In the general old rip-up that is planned
Oh, Mr.. Bun, CONG. stand up for the
right:
You can plainly see the side on which &
Christian ought to fight
You and Uncle Sam could whip the world
and do it "out o sight"
with the ships we have between US
and the people and the sand
Johnny Bull.
Blood is thicker than the water people
Right is greater than the glIarrcls Of tn"
We have daubed each other freely with
our ink,
But the stains we've made were never
meant to last,
We have often had merry ling al YOU
We have snickcrcd at your people and
your Institutions too
You have criticised the colors of the old
red whitcand-b
iut the bond of blood between us Is
still holding true and fast,
Johnny Iiull,
Uncle Sam can light his battles if ne must
Il isn't fear that makc5 him ask for aid
But = Slav" is knccling, pleading in the
dust.
And above her head is raised d bloody
blade,
Must the ocean 10 rtiddy hue he dyed?
Must Death ; black banner float above the
equatorial tide.
When word would he sufficient 10 max.
crimson wrong StibSidc?
Say il. that a debt to Justice may be
hpnorahly paid.
Johnny Bun.
Oh. they ten Us, Johnny Bun, "blcss your
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

No person would have thought it
possible, not many years ago, that
Congress would ever see Democrat
joining a Republican in advocating
supreme federal control over matter
like quarantine, and at the same tune
Republican contcnding for state
rights. That was what happened in
the Senate. last week. however, MIR.
Vest Of Missouri. and Mr. Frye of
Maine. supporting the bill to make
United States laws supreme when
epidemic disease appears. while Mr
Se"ail of New Jersey, argued that /,
give SO much authority to the surgeon
genera of the marine hospital service
would be undue interference with tn,
quarantine service of the state of
New York,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

The Infanta Eulalie now going from
court to court in Europe, kissing
Spanish intersections of hatred against
the United States and trying in vain
to arouse spark Of sympathy for
poor Spain, is we'll remembered in this
country as one of the national guests of
honor at the Worlds fair She was a
charming young lady then. and she
divided her time between uttering en-
thusiastic expressions of love for this
country and smoking cigarettes But
fair woman is always so tickle,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

Aubrey Reardsley, who died las
week, was a unique character and q
only a. but he had long suffered from
disease and certainly his morbid,
whimsical work shows this He founded
school of art and his monument Is
the great number of his imitators. He
was a prolific worker and it is said ne
really died of overWork. His poster
girls" made him famous, but it is
doubted if his fame as an artist proves
very enduring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
Reflections OF a Bachelor.

Most men like to play love best when
it $ only Il penny ante.
An engagement is only Irritation; mar
ridgc is the introduction
Trouble hunts for half the people; the
other half hunt for trouble.
There are two days to win "A woman
One is to win her and the other is not to
want to.
The thing that keeps "A woman loving
man longest is the fear that he may be
deceving her.
Probably the first thing Adam said to
the Lord when he saw Eve was that the
joke had gone far enough.-New YORK
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

According to reliable returns, the
present Cuban war has cost Spain 90.
wise incapacitated for duty. This
enormous loss is nearly equal to the
full effective strength Of the presen-
regular Spanish forces i'll the island.
which comprise 10000 officers and mon.
Senator Proctor. veteran soldier him
self, has no very high opinion Of
SPANS boy conscripts. Man for man
they seem to have been no match
whatever for the Cuban patriots
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

The plague riots in Bombay hay"
assumed an omiuuus phase. The ac-
ton of the IIindoos and Mohammedaus
IN closing their shops and hat of $4,000
lockers and laborerS i'll quitting work
As a protest against the plague meas
ur"S of the aulhoritirS is an auCury of
further trouble. Ever since the buboEiC
plague made its appearance there has
been more or less trouble in enforcing
sanitary measures among the natives
but the disturbances at Bombay ar
the most serious that have occurred.
II they shall take on the aspect of a
general r"Volt-and the situation is
dangerously near that Stage-tns
British authorities Will find their work
cut out for them. There may be no
danger of another Indian mutiny. but
an uprising inspired by race and re-
li2ious prejudice is dangerous thing
and no one can foretel its outcome
The Indian government is very wisely
increasing the garrison at Bombay
The additional troops are likely to be
needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
Metropolitan Magazine.

Beautiful illustrations crowd the pages
IF the March Metropolitan Magazine.
The illustrated features which discuss
many subjects, are as follows: philip
Martiny, Henry Mosler," Random Cam
era Trips About New York. THE Re
formed Red Man" "Bavara's Rulers and
Their Folics.' MARY Hampton" Ken
mel Life of Blooded Dogs "Notables of
the Month" The Heart of a Battle
ship. First Appearances, Skating in
Greater New York THE Metropolitan
Cinderella" "Raphaers Hours and
The Months Stage Amusements. Sew
eral short stories complete an attractive
number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
Ayers
SarsapaPIIIa

For nine yeas suffered from stomach
trouble. tried the aid of the best doctors
of Philadelphia and Pittsburg, and spent
large sums of money, all in vain. One dav
while waiting a train in Bellaire, O., /
picked up paper with notice Of Ayers
SarsaparllIa. got one boele to try it. 1t
dld me SO much good that I purchased five
more bottles. l took four of them and
gained in flesh. my appetite improved, and
now can eatanything. My stomach is all
right. thanks to the use of Ayers Sarsapa.
rilla. CALVIN NJ. STEVENS, Uniontowu. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

GraveScnd. England. had quite an
American aspect. last Friday. In add
from the Brazilian to the United
States navy and the consequent rails
ing Of the United States flag above her.
Lieut.. PearyS newly acquired ship Wit j.
messed the raising of Old Glory with
much ceremony and sailed for Tia"
North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

The successful tests of the Holland
suggestive of the fearful possibilities
with which modern warfare on the
seas is frau2ht. This is certainly the
greatest invention seen in marine war
fare since Ericsson invented the Nom
tor. 1t has been demonstrated that
when properly hallastel the boat can
dive and return to the surface with
ease. travel at brisk pace under
water. and stay below long enough "a
blow up a whole fleet There is no pos
sible way to destroy this terror from
the decks Of the fleet against which
her. She carries two dynamite guns
and torpedo tube She can get under
an enemy's ship unseen and blow her
to pieces No known device can stop
her and no armor Withstand the te"
lible hiGh-eXplosive projectiles she
carries OF course this fish shaped
killing machine is no such secret but
that similar ones could in time be sent
against her by the enemy. AS She is
but IS feet long and has a displacement
of but 50 tons she could he carried on
the deck of a big ship. But
a fight with a foe Of her kind
would hc at best fight IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

John Wanamakcr who is out for the
homina ton for Governor of pcnnSyl-
.vania wants it distinctly understood
he is to run as regular Republican can
ldate or not at all. He declares he is
las been and always will he. and will
accept no Independent nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

Three life insurance men happened to
meet in a Belfast business place the
ether day, Holy, gee" as the litt'c
yellow kid would say, but couldn't
them fellows talk Why woman. s;
sewing bee wouldn't have been in it Il
moment. If they had confined them
selves to the truth, much might have
been excused: but no. each tried to
paralyze the others with gross eXag-
Serations of the policies he had
written
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

Ten murders in three days was the
unenviable record Of South Carolina.
last week. How many Of the murder
ers will he punished? BY the way
what has been done to those who
butchered the Lake City postmaster
and his family?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21

\ correspondent from Deer Isle
writes: There are two houses in thi.,
village. both built in the last century.
in one of which is now living the
seventh and in the other the sixth
generation. In each cast the descent
has been iin"al. and without change ~
name. Both houses are quite larS".
substantial and in good repair-dcs-
tined. perhaps, to shelter in comfort
many generations Yet to be heard from.
In tn" former house the grandmother
of President Dole of Hawaii was bora
and reared. She was of the fourth
generation down from the oldest that
had lived in the house. Her name was
Bessie Haskell and her parents were
both of the same surname. though not
nearly related"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-21
Some Railroad Figures.

we are jill IdIfilIldl Will iIc ldCl Tia
labor is more highly paid in America
than in any other country but re-
sents some figures that emphasize this
fact in most striking manner. In a
statement of the condition of the Eng
lish railways for 1897 the increased
amount paid in wages was regarded as
a threatening feature of the situation
to the prosperity of the roads. Under
these circumstances IL comparison o!
the amounts paid to labor by the Eng
lsh railways and American roads. re-
spectively, will he of interest
Collating the essential figures of the
railway systems of the two countries,
we get the following showing. the
American figures being taken from the
last statistical report of the interstate
figures from the tabulated statements
of the 10 great companies. just issued.
which cover practically all the railway
lines of England. The English pound
is calculated at five dollars:
States. England.
Gross earnings ST. LOO i69 376 $3GS 100 00n
Operating expenses. a.. 9S9nii 2DS. 49, $50
Interest and fixed
charges. ;1D 30 n. 90 g.. 00l
Dividends. 81 t,t. III g., go Oo0
"A cot
The first thing that strikes the eye in
the above table is the enormous dis
proportion of the labor account. W"
are familiar with the fact that labor is
more highly paid in America than in
knowledge hardly prepares us for such
IA striking dissimilarity in the relation
of the labor charge to other items rs
appears above.
English railways justly pride them.
selves on the fact that they pay their
total expenses of operation for less
than 81 per cent of the gross earnings
CAST year it was 5662 per cent?. and
disposition at times makes itself evil
dent over there to consider the Ameri-
can railways eXtraNaSant because. on
the average. they spend from &c to Is
per cent. of their gross earnings in
operating The above figures show.
however. that the labor charge on Eng
iSb is. ,,f
the earnings. While in America it
amounts to 400 per ctnt.-a difference
of H. per cent. Though American
railways sperd II per cent. more If their
gross earnings than do the English
companies in operation. Yet if We do
duct the labor charge. all other eX
penses of operation are conducted for
three per cert. less in America than in
England, which, considering the great
er volume of traffic in England per
mile of road, is astonishing. English
railways. which complain now Of the
would find themselves confronted with
very serious problem if the rate "f
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