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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
The Timid Led by the Blind.

From the Cleveland Plain Deaier)
II saw most remarkable occurrence
on the street the other day. said pro-
fessional man, ''and It made a deep i'm
preston on me. A lady came down
Euclid avenue and stopped at the corner
OF Bond street. She evidently wanted TO
cross to the other side of the avenue. She
was not young woman and she did mo-
look strong. There was quite a jam Of
vehicles In the street, motor cars. wagons
and bicycles, and she seemed little iimid
about rlsking the passage. AS she hest
paused beside her. He was well-dresseI
man and carried heavy cane which /
noticed ne used constantly, as If ne might
be little lame.
Sir said the lady to him, can ask
you TO offer me the protection u your
arm in crossing the street,
She said this in a very sweet and lady
like way. and the man with the cane
touched his hat.
g Certainly madam he replied, ana
offered his arm. AS they crossed the
street ! followed close behind them. The
man with the cane was very careful. He
the other side without mishap. As the
lady let go Of his arm she said:
: Thank you, sir for your courtesy and
protection.
You are quite welcome, madam he
replied. But ] fear you Overvalue my
observation-disclosures ] am blind,
And touching his hat again, he turned
and picked his way up the crowded side
walk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
Fruit Prospects in Maine.

The Maine Farmer this week pre-
sents a comprehensive review of the
fruit situation in Maine to May 22d.
compiled from returns secured from
special correspondents in every county
Of the State When the output of the
orchards Of the State in bearing years
Il considered the loss sure to result
from the present condition of the trees
is beyond computation.
In all that territory Of the State
visited by caterpillars last year-and
this included the principal Orcharding
of the State-the trees. in starting their
LEAKAGE this spring, fail to show that
health and strength indicative of a
vigorous condition. Every appearance
indicates a weakened condition from
the defoliation of last year. The fruit
blossom all around is far from promis-
ing. While the blossom is not full. the
development seems to be uneven and
unnatural.
OF commercial varieties. the Green
ing is bringing out the best bloom.
while Baldwins are sadly deficient. II
is thus early settled that the crop Of
Maine Baldwins the present year will
be a light one. Miscellaneous varieties
are giving a better promise.
The pear bloom is about on par
with the apples. and the plums ditto.
50 far as our observations have ex-
tended
OF the caterpillar raid changes have
been disclosed during the past week
indicating that the pest will soon pass.
The ravages thus far are due 10 the
army of forest not tent-caterpillars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
PLENTY or IT.
Lots More Proof Like This, and II Is All Erom
Augusta People.

The proof OF the pudding IL IN ,ha
eating OF it," IL any city or town Il,
the Union has sufficient proof On tha
following subject il is Augusta Car
uine merit is finding it's reward In tha
hearty endorsation Of local citizens
When people right here at home
friends and neighbors Of our readers
give q statement like the following for
publication. it is proof convincing for
the most skepticaI. Read this teeti-
mony:
Mr.. A. @. Miron Of the police force
residing at So Washington street saws.
For seven years or over had mora
or less trouble from the lack for nronar
action Of my kidneys The pains over
those organs at times were severe ANA
the secretions became very excessive
Learning about Doan's Kidney pile T
procured box at 6. X. Partridge
Old Reliable drug store. directly on
poslte the postoflice. / derived great
benefit from their use at once and in 4
snort time the pains were ended
Doan's Kidney Pills are an exceeding
ly valuable remedy for the kidneys"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed bv
Co. Buffalo, y. Y.
sole agents for the United Statas
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
An Amusing Story OF President Arthur.

An amusing story Is being told 81
President Arthur regarding an occur
renee which happened during the last
year ~ his occupancy OF the White
House. He was one NJ the most
princely Chief Executives who have
filled that high Office. He entertained
lavishly ana dined out quite frequent
ly. President Arthur kept late hours.
and the ushers who We're on duty at
the White House al times went 20
sleep. depending on the noise ~ the
carriage wheels and the horses hoofs
To wake them before the President
could reach the door. one night a
dinner was given in General Arthur
honor ny the governor Of the Soldiers
Home. and i Was go In the morning
before he returned. The four ushers
and policemen went to sleep. three OF
them IN an anteroom just east ~ the
private dining-room. and the fourth
Went to the basement TO indulge i'm a
short nap.
While tins guardians of the peace
We're asleep snow began falling. and
the Presidents carriage sped noiseless-
" 10 the mansion. and. Of course. the
ushers slept on. 80 footman was on
the box. and on finding the doors
locked the President rang the bell. but
failed 10 receive any response. After
trying for several minutes 10 arouse
some one he raised one Of the windows
ana climbed in. Finding the men
asleep the President took the carriage
robes and spread them over the mer
ana retired. Before daylight the SUM
merers awoke and We're startled 70
learn the President had found they
We're negligent.
The jig is up. boys" remarked one
Of them. as they anticipated dismissal
when the President reached his desk.
Finally they mustered up courage
enough 10 apologize. to which General
Arthur replied:
Things are coming to a pretty pass
when the President of the United
States is compelled to climb in the
window Of his own house. Return TO
your duties and do not let il happen
again" The fourth man. who wanted
to square himself entered the Presi-
dents office with great trepidation and
humbly apologized. 50 you We're
asleep. too. were you? | did not know
Il. but long as you are manly enough
to confess l will overlook it this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
&c Independent.

You can tell just as well as physi-
clan whether your Kidneys are dis
cased or healthy. Fill tumbler with
urine and let IT stand "a hours, if II has
a sediment. if it is milky or cloudy,
discolored or pale, if it is ropy or
stringy, your Kidneys and Bladder are
in dangerous condition and you do
not need physician to tell you so.
Kidney diseases should be attended
to at once, for almost 80 per cent. Of
our unexpected deaths Of today are
from that cause. DR.. David Kennedy 8
Favorite Remedy is the only sure cure
known for diseases of the Kidneys,
Liver, Bladder and Blood, rheumatism,
Dyspepsia and Chronic Constipation
1t is marvellous how 1t stops that pain
in the back, relieves the necessity of
urinating 50 often at night, drives
away that scalding pain in passing
water, corrects the bad effects Of whis-
key and beer and shows its beneficial
effects on the system in an incredibly
short time. 1t is sold by all drug stores
at $l.00 bottle.
If you would like to test Favorite
Remedy free OF all charge, send your
luli PcSIoiiiSt COS W tus
DIR. DAVID KENNEDY CORPORA
TON, Rondout, n. Y, and free trial
bottle. together with a pamphlet Of
valuable medical advice, win be sent
you by return mail postpaid, providing
you mention the Kennebec Journal
when you write. The publishers Of this
paper guarantee the genuineness Of
this liberal offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
The Queen al Four Score.

Queen Victoria reached the age of so
years, yesterday, and the event was
celebrated with great pomp and parade
throughout the y hoe of her vast pos
sessions. The hearts of her people ar"
with the good old queen whose noble
example as q woman. n wife and a
mother have had no less influence cu
the world than the quiet but active
power she has exercised for over two
generations in the British government.
America hOnors and respects the quct II
of the motherland, honors her as {
great queen and respects her as 4
noble woman, and the many congratu-
lations which We're sent her from these
shores We're sincere and hearty.
Victoria has been on the throne of
Great Britain ever since she was IS
years old, and she has to live less than
a month longer CUP TO June 20) to have
reigned 60 years. This is already the
longest British reign on record, with q
prospect of its considerable further con-
tinuance For the Queen is in good
health. though somewhat feeling the
weight of years, and with no apparent
disposition to resign her throne. Re
ports that have come in previous year.
of her intention to give way to her sue
cessor have not been confirmed as ccr-
rect and there appears to be no prob
ability Of such action on her part now
The Prince of Wales must, in any
event, be considerably advanced in
years before he is crowned.
During her long reign Victoria las
seen every throne in the word vacated
at least once, and most Of them several
! times. But there is much to make her
name live in history besides the mere
| length of her reign.
The world will always admire this
sovereign. not for her mastery of the
art of ruling over a great nation, not
| for her strict adherence II all the forms
and traditions OF royalty, but fDr her
true womanhood, for her pure uuspot-
| ted domestic life. n this she has set
a beautiful example, 4 perfect model
not only to the English people, hut to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

well, no matter what their station III life.
1t gives the poor working woman an
equal chance with her richer sister and
at exactly the same price.
The servant who uses Favorlte Pre-
scription " at moderate price per bottle
is much more likely to get well than her
mistress who calls i'll an expensive, local
physician. If she will write plainly to
DR.. X. V. Pierce, at Buffalo, n. ", her
case will have the attention of physician
who has cured more women than any one
hundred other doctors and who has rec
ord of over thirty years successful prac-
tice. Her letter will be considered strict
" confidential, will be promptly answered
i'll plain envelope, SO that prying eyes
of others NAV not get even hint, and
she will have the benefit of the very best
medical skill without a cent of charge
for it. Thousands of women have
written and been cured. And by this
method they have avoided the Eek
aminations " and "local treatment :"
so invariably insisted upon BY local
practitioners and so abhorrent to every
modest woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

The more queens Solomon drew the
worse hands he held.
woman can love so many different
ways it is no wonder she is doubtful as
| TO which is the man.
If women We're worse and men bet
ter, it still would be a toss-up as TO
which were the bigger fool 10 get mar
ried
Force Of habit makes woman think
she still loves her husband when she
doesn't; the same reason makes a man
| think he doesn't when he does
Lots more women would he ruined II
men could see any reason for doing IT,.
one reason women can have so many
grefs Is that they get over them 50
quickly.
When a woman goes to the devil tn"
best fun she has out 81 IT Is In making
her family believe she isn't.
The man who has just started his
new vegetable garden in the country
is the only living thing that is a worse
bore than the father Of his first baby.
The more a man let's on that he is
wicked the more n woman thinks he is
only trying 20 conceal some virtues; II
he keeps still about il she Is sure he Is
plotting deviltry.
\ man can lead woman 10 sin, but
ftar that he has hard work Ia follow
her.
Man stops running after a street car
and a woman when he has caught
them
Most women win heliava anvthing n
man tolls ,han, If thav are ssure he
don't mean what he says.
II makes a woman happv 10 pnnder
on how she could have saved the man
her best friend has just divorced.
Tho fret thing , Woman does after a
man asks her to marry him is to write
motherly letter to the man who
didn't ask her
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propose TO girl and she tries to help
him.
wonder what his brethren would
have done to Joseph If he had gone
around with gawf stockings and a rel
coat on.
There are only two occasions when a
man ought 10 think q lot more than he
talks: When he goes fishing and when
ne doesn't go fishing.
to get well in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

all people. 1t has ever beer her aim
20 teach the value of domestic virtue,
to put the home in its proper place as
the foundation stone ar the nation. In
this she has succeeded Hev court has
been kept as clean and pure as she
could make it, ana her own life has
exercised an inspiring. ennoblinG in
flucnce on all about Ler. For ih;s she
will always be lonOrcd. Will" she has
reigned. the British nation has become
one Of the mightiest in tne world but
in no direction has It's progress been
greater than in he cultivation Of those
domestic virtues when its Queen has
taught so well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

1t speaks volumes for the discipline
of the Paris that not a life was lost
and not a single sign of panic was
manifested. 1t is true that the sea
was calm, but lives have been lost
through panic-stricken folly when
there was no real danger. and under
the most favorable circumstances the
grounding of a large steamer upon a
rocky coast must have some elements
of peril. 1t was cool heads and good
management, as well as luck, which
held this danger in check. 1t was an
other case where the Anglo-Saxon
blood told.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

Each month the treasury publishes a
an estimate of the national population.
On May /, according to this authority,
there were 75,S75.0OO people in the
United States, an increase of $4,000
for April and of $4,000 for the four
months of the calendar year. Count
ing new possessions, the census of next
year will be in the neighborhood of
81. OOO. 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

The japanese have adopted a new code
of laws, which is formed SO much in ac-
cordance with western ideas that Euro
peans and Americans have no reasonable
excuses for refusing to submit to Japan
csc courts. French and German law has
chienS been copied The objection to the
English and American system was that
as it is not codited. uniformity in the adj
ministraton of justice is impossible
hence the skill of the lawyer and the ca
price of judge have often more to do with
the shaping the verdict than the terms of
the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
Oriuin OF ..Cranks."

In the traditional slow coach age the
crank was rarity. We had manners n
poinful plenty as we have now, but we
had few monomaniacs. Today one meets
a crank at every turn. Every movement
that stirs the populace brings into being
a swarm of whims and crotchets ana
crochety people. And we have these
crochety people in every grade of lie
We have always looked for trifiing lido
syncrasies in men of mind. but nowadays
we want to know concerning every big
Drained man we meet what particular
subject he is crazy about. The pimples
which rather emphasized the symmetry
of u man in the past have grown to be
great ugly boils.
Run your pencil down the list of the
best minds of America today. and mark
those who, wise in all things else, have
shown themselves fools over some ques-
ton of the day, the names that remain
may be counted on ones fingers. The
effect upon the development of character
is almost as noticeable when one runs
over the list of leaders in great move
mentS who have been known for moral
excellence. Here is an eminent leader
who. since he got ii into his head that
his reform movement is all there is of
life, has not only ceased to pay his debts,
paying a matter of any Importance.
And yonder is a man known wherever the
English language Is spoken. who, since
he became engroSSed in n particular line
of Christian work. has forgotten the or
binary manners of n Christian and grown
as unapproachable as bear. mar
cannot lose his sense of proportion with
out eventually losing his balance of char
acter-Lippineott's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

Young children, to avoid
maraSmus, scrofula, or
rickets, and develop healthy
tissues, bones and teeth, need
fats and hypophosphites. DR..
w. Gilman Thompson,
Prof. Materia Medica and
Therapeutics, in the Uni
versity of New York, asserts
that Cod-liver Oil is the
best fat for the purpose.
SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil partly digested and
combined on with hypophos-
phltes, it gives children
material for rich blood,
solid flesh, bones and teeth
e soc. and sI.oo, all druggists.
SUIT q BOVINE, Chemists: New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

for several years. the return of pros
perity has wiped out the financial
issue, the surrender Of Aguinaldo will
eliminate the issue Of imperialism"
and a party division cannot be had on
the question of suppressing trusts.
What bluff is the Democratic party
going to present as an issue in 1900?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

American tinclads are likely TO play
an important part in civilizing the
Philippines. They will carry the olive
branch to the interior, and can also
shoot three or four miles. if necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

Democratic papers dissatisfied with
the deficit of 500, 100000 for the fiscal
year and the war period, ought to say
how much Of surplus they expected
from foreign conflict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

What discordant strain it makes in
the "anti-imperialistic" orchestra to
have the great Aguinaldo playing sec
ond fiddle to Luna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25
0. R. WELLMAN,
SOLE PROPRIETOR.
Bankrurts Petition for discharge
In the matter of

In the matter of
HARRY d. BRYANT. iIn Bankruptcy
Bankrupt,
To the Hon. NATHAN WEBB. Judge OF
the District Court Of the United States
for the District Of Maine.
HARRY d. BRYANT of Watervilie.
in the County of kennebec, and State Of
Maine. in said District, respectfully rep
resents that on the 11th day of Noveni-
Der, last past, he was duly adiudged bank
rupt under the Acts Of Congress relating
to Bankruptcy; that he mas duly surrend-
cred all his property and rights of prop
erty, and has fully complied with ali the
requirements of said Acts and of the or
derS OF Court touching his bankruptcy
Wherefore he prays, that he may be de-
creed by the Court to have fun dis
charge from all debts provabIe against
mis- estate under said bankrupt Acts, ex-
cept such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge.
Dated this % day of March. A. D. 1899
HARRY ID. BRYANT,
uf1lr mi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25


A Winslow lady found III tie hei'-
nebec, last Saturday, a bundle contain
ing about 60 photographs. hkenesses
evidently of people residing IN water
vile and vicinity. 1t is thousht that
some agent for portrait concern mas
been plying his business hereapouts'
and after collecting the photographs
from those who have doubtless PAID
something down as guarantee oI
good faith on their part unbufdeneu
himself of them after the manner indi-
Gated, and left for other helds.
The sad news has been received IN
Maine Of the serious illness OF the poet
ess, well and lovingly known In TINS
State, Mrs. Frances l.. Mace, at her
home in Los Gatos, Cal. she hVed Tor
many years in Maine and went to cali
fornia because of impaired health, ana
a lease of life has been granted her
thus far. Her husband. benjamin IL.
Mace, is brother of Aurelia Mace, the
sweet Shakeress whose book rs so re-
Gently published. Frances Mace's
poems are among the finest mat nave
found inspiration in our state. Inc
volume. Under Pine and Palm most
beautifully blends her Eastern and
Western life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

A German claims to have invented
scheme for the prevention Of smoke
when coal is burned. If the same
process could be applied to some Of the
pipes and cigars used on the streets
and in public places, il would be her
aided as a most welcome benefaction
IN mankind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

One Of the noticeable features Of
Deweys return is the enthusiasm with
which Barcelona and Cadiz are not
making any plans TO welcome the hero.
if he stOpS there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

The report that the Detroit had sunk
a Nicaraguan war vessel is not con-
frmed, but every confidence is felt that
if she tried to sink one she did it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

And now before spring has fairly
come to stay, a Boston paper is re-
minding us that in six weeks the days
will begin to grow shorter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

That is an exhibition of narrow race
prejudice which citizens Of New Or
leans are making, in regard to the en-
tertainment of the crew of the cruiser
named after that city, which invites
both denunciation and ridicule. The
cruiser is to visit New Orleans to re-
ceive the gift of a silver service and
bell. Entertainments have been
planned for officers and crew; but
among the crew are some colored
jackies. A request that the white and
colored sailormen be separated at a
banquet to the crew was most properly
refused by Captain Longnecker. Ac-
cordingly the crew will banquet alone
and will hear no speeches from white
orators of New Orleans. If the flag
We're fired upon, would a patrician of
New Orleans serve at the same gun,
performing the same duty of patriot
ism, with a colored comrade in battle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

ills and ailments
peculiar to their
sex. But the serv-
ant seldom gets
any considera-
ton. She is ex-
pected to do her
work even if her
head does tlirob
and a dreary,
dragging, bear
ing-down feeling
makes her wish
that each step
might be her last.
DR.. Pierce's Fa-
yorite Prescrip-
ton is made for
: maid as well as
III i S tire S. 1t
III a K e S w ca X
women strong
IL .,.1- u,p,,,a,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

1t is reported that Senator Cannon of
Utah, weary of wandering in the free
silver wilderness, has decided to return
to his allegiance to the Republican
party. The IL to issue he holds to be
played out. gone by, tune wearisome
to the very people who once marched
gayly to it, If the report SHOULD be
confirmed. Senator Cannon's detection
from Populism will be the second of
marked significance which has oc-
CURED lately. Only about fortnight
ago 1t was announced that ex-senator
PETER of Kansas had determined to get
back into line with the Republicans.
In the interview in which Mr.. Peffar
gave out his intentions. and acknow1-
EDGED his change of head he remark
ca; You don't hear ANYTHING moro
ABOUT 10 to |. People won't listen tn
10 10 | now" He added that the war
hau proadened the American peonIa
VINO We're taking a more comnrahan-
slve view of what Americanjsm mans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-25

The hypnotic cure for crime is being
discussed, but no jails have been or
dered abolished.