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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

lived Chinese dynasty has ever pos
sessed such tremendous influence over
his subjects as is exercised in Japan by
the present Mikado. The latter repre-
sents a family which. in name. at least.
has ruled over the~island empire from
a time when the Pharaohs still reigned
in Egypt, for no feudal lord, however
exalted in respect to temporal author
ity, has ever ventured to dispute the
nominal supremacy of the Mlkado.
From the viewpoint of Shintoists. he Is
at once Pope and King; he is held In
the same reverence with which MOS
lens would regard Caliph who ruled
over the whole of Islam by virtue or
blood descent from Mohammed. Nor
should the fact be overlooked that the
present Emperor of Japan. having re-
sumed the temporal authority which
for centuries was welded by mayors
of the palace. is far mightier sover-
eiyn than was any of his ancestors who
dwelt in seclusion at Kioto. II he
chose. it would be much easier for him
to make Christianity the state religion
of japan than it was for the TokuSawa
Shoguns to give like ascendancy to
Buddhism.
AS for the kind of Christianity that
may be adopted in Japan. we may be
sure of one thing. namely. that 1t will
be of a Japanese pattern. 1t will not
be the kind which cost the lives of hum
dreds of thousands of japanese in the
18th century, the kind that inculcates
obedience to a pontiff enthroned at
Rome. Much less will it be that form
of Christianity which declares the Car
of Russia to be the supreme head of
the church on earth. Neither Will 1t
be the Anglican form of worship. the
subordinate relations of which to the
English sovereign would never be
brooked by the Mikado. If the Japan
csc profess Christianity they will do
what they did with Buddhism 13oO
years ago; they will add native ana
congenial features TO the imported
creed. They will SO transform 1t as TO
make it harmonic with their nationai
peculiarities. Above all, they VIII
avoid any tyrannical prohibition OF
diyergencies from the creed formu-
lated by the state. and they will offer
the amplest federation to those who
shall adhere to Buddhism and the old
Shinto faith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
4 Record Breaker.

The Legislature adjourned, last even.
ing at II o'clock. Before II o'clock the
Journal had in type and on the press
for the Eastern edition its extra con.
tanning the full text of all the public
laws, that had been passed during the
entire session. together with a complete
alphabetical index of the same by title
1t is needless to say that it required
some very lively hustling to accomplish
this, and in doing so all records have
been broken.
Journal pa who read Of the clos
ing scenes of the Legislature, this
morning, will have in hand at the same
time, in convenient form for reference,
the full text of all the public acts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

husk. On account of the unusual in
cident the fact was mentioned in the
Journal. The story was copied into
several papers. and finally found its
way into Western paper 1t was
there that il was seen by John Light
body of Clinton. Mo. The I'M
usual name attracted the at
tention of the Western Mr.. Light
body, who, thinking that there might
be some connection. sat down and
gave an outline sketch of his family
tree. A correspondence between the
two has been started to see how near
relatives they are. John is a family
name in s. S. Lightbodys branch of
the family. and as there are other
points indicating that there is relation
ship, the matter will be followed up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
COLBY JUNIOR PROMENADE.
Brilliant Social Event Largely Participated in
at Fairfield Opera House.

The most brilliant social event of the
season was the Junior promenade. at
the Fairfield Opera house. last evening.
Not only were there great many or
the under graduates present but in adj
dition to that there were large num-
Der of the alumni present who gave a
dignity to the, affair.
The attendants left this city, early
in the evening, going on special Elec-
trio cars which had been provided by
the committee having the affair in
charge. Long before the time for the
dancing to begin arrived there could be
seen on many of the principal streets
of the city gay collegians with ulsters
closely buttoned so as to save the ini-
maculate shirt front. accompanied by
young ladies prominent in social af-
fairs. whose wraps when parted show
ed glimpse of bright and attractive
gown.
The Electric cars were naturally the
scene of great deal of merriment
which served to make the time pass
pleasantly until the arrival at the end
of the route in Fairfield.
On arriving at the Opera house the
the guests, after the wraps had been
laid aside and the costumes given the
final touches for the evening, were
taken in charge by John Il. Scannell,
Charles Towne and Mr.. Doughty, who
acted as ushers and presented to the
patroness. The patronesses who receiv-
ed in the upper left hand corner of the
hall where an attractive place had
been prepared for them. were Mrs.
Nathaniel Butler. Mrs. J. w. Black and
Mrs. c. Il. Stetson.
While the first waltz was being play
ed there were 60 couples on the floor.
No attempt had been made at deco
rating the hall, the attractive toilets
of the ladies and the natural attrac-
tiveness of the hall being fully suffi
Gent to make a most pleasing scene.
There We're great many new cos
tunes, it being the first social event on
such a large scale of the season and
their bright tints sobered by the black
suits of the gentlemen formed a scene
of which those in the balconies were
never tired of watching.
There We're but very few in the gal
leries from the fact that the music
furnished by Halls Orchestra had such
magnetic effect that few were con-
tent to remain there but rather went
on the floor to take part in the dancing.
As it was distinctive college affair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Jessie Harcourt.

The popularity of the Jessie Har-
court Co., together with the notoriety
Of the play that they presented, called
forth a large audience at Meonian han.
Friday evening. None went away dis
satisfied with the Two Orphans" The
company made a good impression here
and beside having good crowd at
their performances. today. they are
sure of receiving a warm welcome
when they again visit Augusta. They
will present Mother and Son." this af-
ternoon. and this evening, they will en-
deavor to please with the comedy
drama Fair Play" The specialties
will of course be as good as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
for pack peddlers, judging by the mum

for pack peddlers, judging by the num-
Der that visit there.
| The cxigencies of travel by water
this time Of year are demonstrated by
the fact that passengers for Southwest
Harbor from Boston were from Friday
of one week to Thursday of the next
making the trip. storms delayed the
steamer out of Boston for three days
and the freight and passenger lists be-
! ing so small the Catherine" waited in
Rockland for the second trip of the
Boston boat, consequently passengers
had to nut up for three more days in
Rockland. Southwest people say that
the next time they propose to walk
back from Boston, thus saving time
and money; or ride on cars as far as
money holds out. then tramp the rest
of the way.
February 2C, 1900. will be the one
hundredth anniversary of the incor-
poration of Ellsworth as town, and it
is proposed to make that date the occa-
sion of such celebration as that city
has never seen.
The retiring pastor of the Central
church of Bath ought to be highly
gratified at the number Of resolutions
being passed i'm his name. says the
Bath Times. but it must he getting to
be a rather serious question with him
whether to take them in an extra trunk
or to send them to Fitchburg by
freight.
A little girl in Bar Harbor. accord
ing to the Record, has been 80 well
educated by her mother in the rudi-
ments of municipal government, that
she knows the names Of all the town
officers. She is also, as all good little
girls should be, well versed in her
scripture catechiSm. One Sunday
night recently, as she was being put to
bed. her mother began questioning her
on what she had heard at Sunday
school during the day Beginning with
the Creation, the mother asked. who
was the first man." and was aston
ished at the reply: John Z. Bunker
Jr"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
Maine Gossip
March,.

Where the Susty skies o'crarCh
Hill and hollow. rock and river.
Comes the clustering wind of March,
Setting all the reeds a-shver;
Leatiess willow-tree and larch,
How their branches shake and CULVER!
Touch of grasses on the hill
Where the awkward lambs are playing
Color-glints that nestle still
Where the violcts are staying;
Sound of waters by the mill
Where the current down is straying.
Swallows in their figured flight.
Upward rising. downward dipping,
Pass. as would shaft of light
Into opened shutter slipping,
Now above in airy height,
Now across the mill-pond skipping.
Now the world is in its prime,
Banished all the signs of sadness,
Spring. wild winds are set to rhyme
Swcctcr than Midsummcr's madness;
Even on the face of Time
Old and wrinked-thcre in Sladncss.
-Woman's Home Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

An eminent scientist re-
Gently said: "Cod-liver Oil
is truly a wonderful COM
position. 1t is seemingly
Natures remedy in almost
every wasting disease.
SCOTS Emulsion contains
the pure oil combined with
hypophosphites, it rebuilds
worn tissues, enriches the
blood, invigorates the nerves,
stops drains and wasting.
Consumptives, Diabetes,
pale or thin people, or nurs-
ing mothers, should remem-
Der this. Do not accept a
substitute.
soc. and sroo, all druggists
>NoiT y BOVINE. Chemists. New Ysx.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
VAUDEVILLE.

S. S. Lightbody has heard from a
person by the same name in the West
through a story in the Journal. Some
time ago Mr.. Lightbody received from
Fred GOnyer, cOcoanut in the husk.
The package. as wrapped up by nature.
was sent to Mr.. Lightbody through the
mails, The name being written on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

Thomas w. Lawson, who paid 100000
for the carnation pink which bears his
wife's name, isn't so big dupe as he
seemed, He cleared a quarter of a
million of sugar stock speculation,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
sentiment

Now that Cecil Rhodes has Emperor
Billy's photograph and permission to
connect Carlo and the Cape by rail, we
shall expect from him less prophesylng
about Americas future and more OF
his soothsaying about Uncle PAU
KrugerS domain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

The engagement is announced of Alfred
Il. Morrill, of EasthamptOn. Mass, and
Miss Henrietta i. Rowe of Bangor. M.
Morrill, is the principal of the Easthamp-
ton high school and Miss Rowe. Is the
well-known teacher. writer and lecturer
upon domestic science. the daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs James S. Rowe Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

The Pennsylvania Legislature essays
to establish Dewey day as one OF the
holidays A state legislature that
can't elect a man to represent 1t In the
day off as often as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

Who could have said it better than
Ambassador Choate? And VINO couiu
have more pleasantly informed the
world that the present American adj
ministration has no use for cntangling
foreign alliances, and no trade ad-
yantages to surrender on account of
captiIpppTr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

The last words OF Editor Medill OF
the Chicago Tribune, were. Whats
the news?' Probably for the first
time since his successful newspaper
career began the reading public viii
fail to learn what response came to
this instructive query as he passed into
the other life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

That was hot time at Hot Springs,
Thursday. when five men were killed IN
a political braWl Evidently the Ia
nous baths there don't remove all the
badness of blood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

The closing days of the session n'ttur-
ally called for the usual amount OF
speculation as TO the political OUTLOOK
two wears hence. OF course Two years
things are liable To happen III X, bur al
lowing for The possible utations OF par
ties and the uncertainties OF me- III mas
very frequently been found that the gen
trdl Judgment at the Capitol upon the
political outlook during legislative ses-
sion, when all sections of the State are
represented there. both in and out OF the
House and Senate, has been sufficiently
accurate 10 have almost the force OF
prophecy. The unanimous opinion has
seemed to be that Hon. John II. I'M.
now II member of the Executive Council.
would. when the tim" comes, he conced-
al the nomination fer Governor as the
J@icll candidate of his party. His con-
spicuous fitness for the position mas new
err been ques toned, NJ opposition mas
appeared, and is is said thar an
unusually large number Of party work
ers in all sections Of the State are al
ready committed to him.
The question of the next State treas
urer 10 succeed Hon. +. M. Simpson,
whose term of service Will expire by
constitutional limit in January. 1901, has
been discussed considerably about the
Legislature during the winter. The only
announced candidacy for the place 50
| far as the Journal has learned is that
Of Hon. Oramanda Smith. the popular
private secretary of Governor Powers.
No one will question the eminent fitness
of Mr.. Smith for this position. and the
concensus of opinion about the Capitol
this winter has been that he will meet
/ little If any opposition.
| Everyone is agreed that both the Sen
ate and House has been well presided
| over the past session. There is no more
popular man in Maine than Hon. 0. g.
Clason. Prompt. affable. and efficient. he
| has made q record the past winter. in
the dispatch of business of which he
| may justly feel proud, and which has
| amply demonstrated the wisdom of his
selection for the honorable and respon-
! sible position Of President of the Senate
| Speaker Stetson. too. has fully come up
TO the expectations of his many friends
in the arduous position of presiding Off
| has been emnently fair in his decisions
| courteous in his bearing. and has han
| died the work OF the session with
promptness and ability. He has made a
| Legislature, aod will return to his home
with the cordial good wishes OF all.
| Naturally in these closing days of the
| session the question of the next Speaker
ship Of the House, has come in for more or
will be no lack OF good timber for the
place. Among those who are said to
| have announced their candidates. are
Hon. j. II. Marley of Augusta. Hon. e.
\. Merrill of Skowhegan. and Hon. II.
r. Virgin of Portland. There is said
| however. to be a strong probability that
| Mr.. Virgin may return 10 the next Leg
| islature as member of the Senate
Several other gentlemen have been
spoken of in this connection, among
| them Mr.. Webb of Portland and Mr.
Guernsey of Dover. although we do not
understand that either has formally an
nounced his candidacy for the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

The Cuban assembly and Aguinaldo's
assumed republic are both bound
toward the same goal. oblivion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

If only fevers and heat would give
insurgents are doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

In spite of the fact that spring is not
yet here, Bangor is already talking up
a Fourth of July celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

Portland ladies are playing whist for
the benefit of the school decoration
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

The Lewiston Board of Trade is dis
cussing the project of giving a banquet
to Senator Frye when he returns to
Lewiston next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

No notaee whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
Eho Journal cannot he held Fe0pOA-
slbls for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all consultations relating
- subscriptions and advertisements to
DURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

If the Juggling of sugar stock, Thurs
day, wasn't gambling with marked
cards what was it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

One of Isle au Haut'S new constables
bears the famous name of Ulysses
Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

EllSWOrthS new board of aldermen
has started in right. Its first act was
to have a table for reporters con-
veniently placed in the aldermen's
room. thereby winning the good will
and Il vote of thanks from the pencil
pushers.
Portland's city electrician has
troubles of his own these days. He
had % miles of fire alarm signal wire
! added to his department by the an
! nexation of Deering, giving him in all
| over 115 miles of wire to look after in
Greater Portland.
| Perry w. Richardson of fremont.
who has been first selectman of his
town for the past - years, retires, this
year. in spite of the strenuous protest
| of his toWnsmen.
A Bath druggist rightly lays claim
| to being something of a carpenter also.
During odd moments, the past winter,
he has made a chair of mahogany, in
antique style, that is equal to the best
work found in the local furniture
| stores.
| While sailing home from Belfast, the
other day, a Searsport man discovered
two of his lobster pots which he set,
last fall, and on pulling them found
they contained nine Holsters. 1t is said
by old lobster fishers that the shell fish
had probably been in the pots all
winter
The outlook for the Knox county
| lime manufacturers is excellent At
present there are IS kilns burning IN
Rockland. Lime is in good demand in
New York, common lime bringing 10
cents and lump lime so cents. Lime
| freghts are good and vessels are in
demand. The prospects are that more
lime will be used in New York the
coming year than for quite a number
of years. 1t will be a good lime year
though prices may not rule as high as
formerly. Indications also point to an
excellent year for the stone trade, an
other fact which is of vital interest to
Knox county towns. II only takes half
an eye to see that better times are
ahead, remarks the Courier-G Gazette.
1t looks like lively spring at Bruins
wick in the building line. There will
be. the new depot, the Casino at the
park. another addition to be put on the
| Cabot mill and smaller contracts in
| prospective.
/ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

When a locofiio-
tive goes off the
track it looks at
first as if nothing
could ever put it
on again. No or
binary tools will
move It an inch,
and yet there is
apparatus powerful
enough to lift up
that enormous en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

Ex-senator German of Maryland. was
~ when he first entered the Senate, and
the youngest man in that body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

The wheelmcn are making plans for
the summer campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

one sensation follows another in
rapid succession in Bucksport, of late
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
A little sugar in yours?

England finds it impossible to dock her
biggest battleships outside of Europe
The Hongkong Dock Company has re-
fused to take the risk of docking the
Victorious. as the battleship is only six
inches narrower than the dock entrance.
She must therefore return to. England to
be cleaned. unless she can get into the
Malta dock. The Victorious, it will be re-
membered. ran aground at the entrance
to the Suez Canal on her way to China
and was noated again with difficulty. The
reason given at the time was that her an
chors were not big enough to hold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

Perhaps the finest mausoleum in exist
ence is that in Agra, India. which was
built by the Emperor Shah Jehon for him
self. 1t was % years in course of cree
ton, and on it 10000 men were constantly
employed curing that period. The cost
was $1,000, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

Bath seems To he a regular bonanza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18

1t looks like a lively spring at Bruins
wick in the building line. There will
be. the new depot. the Casino at the
park. another addition to be put on the
Cabot mill and smaller contracts in
prospective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-18
Local Matters.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
March Term - Hon. VIM. P. Whitehouse
Presiding.

Clerk. w. S. Choa.c.
Sheriff, y. l.. McFadden.
Stenographer. +. \. Small.
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Perry w. Richardson of fremont.
town for the past - years, retires, this
year. in spite of the strenuous protest
of his toWnSmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-27
BELATeD DISPATCHES.
They Fell OF Recent Fighting at Dundee and
EIandsiaagte.

London. oct. ga batch Of delayed
Lourenzo Marques. They are as follows:
Pretoria. oct. 2l-Frdays fight "a
Dundee started ut > in the morning ana
lasted until > in the afternoon. Tire
burghers under Gen. Lucas Meyer took
up Il strong position but Were comnellei
to retire to their laager after capturing a
Maxim. The fighting was resumed. this
morning at 10. in the neignborhood nf
Glencoe ana Dundee. Several Boer fore $
were engaged. The firing was distinctly
heard at Dannhauser.
Newcastle is under martial law. The
town is quiet. The farmers within "a =
dius Of three miles have been called upon
70 give an inventory Of their stock IN
case it is required and the citizens have
been ordered to give UP their arms. About
800 complied. Guards are protecting
property.
President Steyn Of the orange Free
State has issued a proclamation to the
Easuto nation. explaining the reasons Tor
the war and also stating that Boer forces
have been placed near the Basutoland
border. He makes known that the rCpub
lie is at peace with the Basutos and
wishes to continue So adding that no in
jury will be done to Basutns remaining
quiet and not assisting the British.
The Johannesburg Eurghers -liollander
Corps has had a heavy engagement at
Elandslaagte. The battlc lasted II hours
against heavy odds Two hundred are
missing and about 100 hurghers are dead
or wounded. 1t is reported that Col.
Schel and Field Comets Pienaar and
JOubert Were killed.