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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
A Supersensitive Editor.

Among magazine readers in the
United States there is a strange preju-
dice against anything smacking of
puCilism," said the Rev DR. Watson
recently, while on a visit in Sioux City.
Not long ago l was commissioned by
the editor of an American magazine to
write a story of a certain length for "A
specified sum. the subject and treat
ment to be selected by myself. When
submitted the production the editor
looked at it and declared:
We couldn't think of printing such
story as this to so into the homes of
the United States. 1t would be suicide
for the magazine. OF course we will
pay you the sum agreed on, but We
cannot use the matter at all
Il replied that he was under no obli-
cations to pay for what he could not
use, but l wanted to know what there
might be in the story that made it OBJ
jectionable to his readers. 1t would
shock their moral sense so seriously,
he answered, that we would lose sub
scribers by the article instead of in
creasing our list
II knew that neither in this story nor
in any other that [ had written was
there single expression that ought to
offend the sensibilities of the reader.
old or young. So | asked the editor for
specifications. What 10 YOU suppose
had been my offence as an author? 1t
was simply that | had referred to a
little tiStiCuff between two boys at
school. | did not detail the quarrel
merely referred to it, but in such a
way that it was essential to the story.
The episode could not be cut out. For
this reason the manuscript was re-
jected. I wanted the editors personal
Judgment of such sentimentalism. and
you will pardon me for quoting his
reply literally:
" L think it is - pharisaical rot
The difference between the two
great English-speaking countries with
reference to pugilism is something |
cannot explain. With us it is not re-
Sarded as unmanly for two boys to set
tie differences with their fists. Indeed
the boy who does not back his rights
with his muscle is considered a milk
sop. | believe it is entirely proper and
that cultivation of the manly art is
helpful in building character. | prac-
ticed it myself when youngster, and
have always been glad of it, | have
known natural bullies who have been
pounded into quite decent fellows.
That experience with the editor led
me to inspect American magazines To
see how much real care is taken in
them not to. offend in other respects
those sensibilities which are so delicate
concerning fisticuffs. OF course. | found
page after page devoted to advertise
ments showing women in their corsets
underwear and hosiery. | submit that
a patronage. 50 dainty -souled that il
cannot tolerate an allusion to a mus
cular contest ought to be fastidious
enough to make objection, at least. to
the suggestive engravings with which
the same magazines are filed d"-Chica-
so Record.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

1t is well for the heroes and heroines
of the commencement season to re-
member that the presentation of their
diplomas is not the termination Of
their school life. The school of life has
just opened its doors for their matricu-
lation, and it will give them harder
lessons to master than they have ever
met in lecture hall or laboratory. If
they think they know it all already and
are unwilling to keep on studying they
are absolutely sure Of a place at the
foot of the class.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

In Cuba they are already vigorously
discussing the subject of annexation to
the United States. The better class of
Cubans and the Spaniards are strongly
in favor of it, and the only opposition
comes from agitators who look for per-
sonal profit if Cuba is left to shift for
itself Any proposition for annexation
must come from Cuba. not from this
country, and there is little doubt that
the call will be soon and emphatic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
in Greene several nights ago, when a

in Greene several nights ago, when a
party of young ladies and gentlemen
went to hang a June basket to some
of their friends. All went well untll
suddenly man of the neighborhood
appeared in the darkness, revolver IN
hand, and began firing at the young
folks. The ladies shrieked, and that
with the combined reports of the re-
volver made quite a bedlam. Five
shots were fred at the party, one Just
clearing a young lady's head and going
clear through a small tree at the rear,
another plowed the dirt up by the feet
of a young man, and one or two MEM
bers of the party had a close call from
the singing lead, the wind of which
they felt fan their cheeks. The young
men of the party swear vengeance on
the man who fired at them, claiming he
had no grounds for such conduct, as
they were in the highway at the time
and had not been on his premises.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
Railroads and Steamboats,.
EASTERN STEAMBOAT co,

Commencing THURSDAY. April 20. 1899.
spring service. Mail Steamer Leaves
Boothbay Harbor daily. Sundays except
ed at 40 A. NJ Leaves Bath at go p.
NJ. Lands daily at Westport, Westport
Junction. Rggsville and southport; al
Five Islands on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday; on Tuesday. Thursday and Sat
urday at Sawyers Island, Isle of Springs
Special Steamer Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Leaves Bath at S.35 A. NJ
Leaves Boothbay Harbor at 230 70 NJ.
Lands each way on Signal at Westport
Westport Junction. Riggsville. Sawyer s
Island Isle of Springs, southport, Mouse,
Capitol, Squirrel Islands and Ocean
Point.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Again has a Maine court decided that
drunkenness is no excuse for murder,
in finding Frank P. Parks of kittery,
guilty of murder in the first degree.
The testimony showed that the murder
was a most atrocious one and the only
plea of any weight brought forth by
the prisoners counsel was that his
tendency to drink was a species of in
sanity. on this point Judge Wiswell
ruled that voluntary intoXication is
not a defence, but the respondent in
this case alleges that his intoxication
was not voluntary, but was a kind of
insanity. Ordinarily liquor drinking is
not the result of a mental disease,
though il may indicate a loss of
strength of will. If by reason of some
form of mental disease which would
amount to and be form of insanity a
man has absolutely lost the power of
self-control, and is absolutely ire
sponsible mentally. then that would 10
a defence The court added that the
defence having set up a plea of jim
sanity, it is encumbent upon the de-
fence to prove. beyond a reasonable
uouDl, lHdl llle respondent was insane
a the time of the killing. 1t rested
with the jury to determine whether the
respondent was sane or insane when
the crime was committed. and that
the term insanity in this connection
does not mean merely weakness of
mind or a low state of intellect. but an
actual disease of the brain. The jury
evidently decided that the prisoner
could have kept himself from drinking.
if he had 50 wiled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
! Malme GOssflp !
When Paw Was a Boy.

| wisht at Ia of been here when
My paw he was a boy;
They must of been excitement then
When my paw was a boy;
In school he always took the prize,
He used TO lick boys twice his size
l bet folks all had bulgn' eyes
When my paw was boy.
They was lot Of wonders done
When my paw was a boy:
How grampa must have loved his son,
When my paw WAS a boy;
He'd git the coal and chop the wood.
And think up every way he could
To always jist be sweet and good
When my paw was a boy.
Then everything was in its place,
When my paw was a boy;
How he could raSsle. jump and race,
When my paw was boy,
He never never diSObeyed'
He beat in every game he played
Gee, What record they was made
When my paw was a boy!
| wisht at I'd been here when
Nv paw he was a boy:
They'll never be his like agen-
Paw was the moddle boy,
But still last might | heard my nav
Raise up her voice and call my paw
The worst fool that she ever saw
He ought of stayed boy
Chicago Times-Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Large graduating classes are the or
der in many Maine educational insti-
tutions, this year. The University OF
Maine graduates the largest class in its
history and the class, by the way, is
led in scholarship by a young lady
member. The Pennington Normal
school has more graduates than in any
previous year. Bowdoin's gaduatins
class has had only two or three larger
since the establishment of the college.
In our own city the graduating class
from the Cony High school is the larg-
est in the history of the school, and,
what is still better. is composed of ex-
ceptionally bright young people. The
larger the graduating classes the bet
ter for the State and the country. 1t
means more young men and young
women better prepared for the serious
work and responsibilities of life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
Popham Beach Route

Commencing WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 8,
1899, Steamer Winter Harbor will leave
Popham Beach daily. except Sunday, at
leave Bath a A. NJ. and z. NJ calling
at Phippsburg Center. Parkers Head,
Hnckley's and Bay Point each way
JAS. B. DRAKE, Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
Bath, March 4. 1899.
iune16 d3mO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Liverpool has seen with the launch
ing of the sunboat Britomart, the last
launch that will be made within the
city limits. The seven miles Of fore
shore are now all under the control of
the dock board which has set to work
on the scheme of reconstructing the
docks authorized last year by Parla-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

One of the greatest curiosities OF the
many in French politics is the alacrity
and cheerfulness with which the cabl-
net resigns upon the slightest provoea-
ton. The members seem to be asanXious
to give up good job as the average
American statesman is to get one, and
they allow the slightest zephyr to watt
them from place and power. Since
France has been under the present re-
publican form of government it has
had SO cabinets. while in England.
where the system of cabinet organiza-
ton and responsibility is exactly the
same. there have been but eight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

George Fred Williams at Lewiston,
Saturday evening, predicted the .elec-
ton of Bryan in 1900, and likewise that
of Scott in today's special Congresslon-
al election. And no doubt many of his
hearers swallowed both his prophecies
without a vince. One is as likely as
the other
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

The kidnappers of Baby Clark in
New York get sentence of over IA
years, but it is the consensus of public
opinion that a life sentence is fully
lenient enough for those who perpetu-
ate as heinous crime as they did.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

The days are here again when a girl
will take lunch of cucumbers, lobster
salad and lemonade, finishing off with
ice cream, a soda and a half pound of
chocolate candy and then blame the
hot weather because she feels really
ill'' and declares that she must so to
the seashore to recuperate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

New Hampshire is preparing for "Old
Home" week. in accordance with the
suggestion of Governor Rollins. The
Hampshire are expected. on that week,
to come back to the old familiar granite
hills, and happy reunions everywhere
will be in order. 1t was a good idea,
and if successful. ''Old Home week
will be made an annual institution.
Maine doesn't have any one week de-
voted to this purpose. but its whole
summer is reunion time and when its
children come back they bring lots OF
new friends with them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

At least one useful service of the
peace commission in the Philinpines
has been to show that a firm prosecu-
ton of the war is necessary and un-
,ynilah1p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
The Journal in Temporary Quarters.

For the next few months, while the
new Kennebec Journal block is being
built, the home of the Journal will be
in the adjoining Purinton block. Sat
urday was moving day, and now our
friends will find us comfortably quar-
tered in the middle section of the block.
the business office occupying the front,
and the editorial departments the rear
OF the street floor. The news compos-
ing room, the job department and the
book room will occupy respectively the
three Easements of the Purinton block,
while the presses will remain in their
present position in the basement of the
old Journal building.
This temporary Arrangement will
continue during the summer, and a few
months later we shall move back into
the new home to be erected on the site
of the old brick building that has been
the home of the Journal for nearly two
score years. This new block will be
commodous and convenient, thorough
ly modern in every detail of construc-
tion and arrangement, and will be a
fitting companion to the PurintOn block
and the Masonic Temple which stand
on either side. A little later we shall
give our readers the drawings of the
new block, and a representation of the
ole c will whom
completed. The erection of this block
will straighten the street and add much
to its appearance; and it will give the
Journal, both in its newspaper and
other departments, a handsome home,
suitable in size and arrangement TO its
increasing needs.
When the Journal was established by
Luther Severance and Russell Eaton.
in 1926, its office was located at the
southeast corner of Water and Bridge
streets, in the old Branch building. A
year later it moved to a new building
at the foot of Winthrop street, near the
present railroad crossing. Here it re-
manned until 1888 when the Journal es-
tablished itself in the third story of a
brick building a the corner of Oak and
Water streets, where the store of II. II.
Hamlin now stands. This was its
home until 1857 when it moved to the
third story of North's block on Water
street, near the present site of Meonian
hall. In 1862 it removed to the old
brick building on Water street, at the
foot of Court street, which has been its
home to the present day. This build
ing. probably the oldest now standing
on Water street. is rich in historical
associations, but it must give way to
the march of progress.
In its temporary quarters, while the
old Journal building is giving place to
the new, the Journal will do business as
usual and will be glad to receive its
friends. If there are any delays or
mistakes at this time we trust they will
be regarded leniently as an unavoid-
able incident of the transition period.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R; 4.


In Effect May ~. 1890.
passenger trains leave Augusta - fol.
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-63O A. M for I,eviston
Pennington, Phillips, Rockland. Port,
land. Boston. Bridgton, Montreal ana
Quebec. 1000 A. M. for RxunaWick- Lewis
ton Portland and Boston. Pennington.
philiips, Carrabasset, Rangeley, Rock
Portland; 43 T. NJ. (express) for Bruns-
WICK, Bath Lewiston, Portland, Boston:
connecting at Portland for Bridgton,
North Conway and Bartlett; 10 IS p NJ
might Pullman) every night for Lewis
ton, Bath, Portland and Boston; 155 A.
M. Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST-L35 A. NJ. might ex-
press for Skowhegan, Baagor, Bar Har-
Dor, st. Stephen, St. John, Halifax and
Aroostook county; 9.12 A. NJ. for Water
vile, Belfast, Skowhegan and Bangor,
Vanceboro, st. Stephen, Houlton, Wood
local to Watcrville and Lewiston. via
Oakland and Winthrop; 225 p NJ ex-
press for Waterville, bangor, Bar Har-
Dor, Old Town, Patten and Houlton via
r. & A. X. r.: $40 p. NJ. for Waterville.
Oakland. North Anson, Bingham. Show
hegan, Belfast, Foxcroft, Greenville,
Bangor, Old Town and Mattawamkeag;
..2S p. NJ. for Waterville
SUNDAYS-Gong West, 1.55 A. NJ. for
Portland. Boston; 10.25 A. NJ. 10.55 p. M.
for Brunswick Bath Portland and Bos-
ton. Going East, LBS A. N. Bangor and
Bar Harbor, 9l5 A. NJ. and 2.25 p. NJ. for
Wateryille and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at LBS
A. NJ. going east does not connect for
SkowheSan on Monday mornings, or for
Belfast, Foxcroft or beyond Bangor, Sun
day mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all comm n ications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

TO Cure Constipation in One Week
To Purify the Blood in One Week
To Strengthen Nerves in One Week
To Cure Sick Headache in One Day
Take Cleveland's Celery Compound Tea.
25c. Trial size free. II It fails to cure,
yout money will be refunded. Jehl
Coughlin, West End Kennebec BsiA6a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

North Arson rs the latest Maine town
to attempt to secure a public library.
1t is a worthy work and deserves to
succeed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

The prospect of a light hay crop
gives sort Of satisfied feeling to those
who have a good NOW of salablc hay
still on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Rangeley is looking its prettiest for
the coming of the eXcursionists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

There is one good thing about the
heated season-the defamers of Alger
have found it too hot for their vocal
fireworks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

The Journal is prepared to make
affidavit that there is a difference be
tween moving day and picnic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

is feared the kidnappers are loose
!" ieNas' Not vail has been heard
from Baby Bailey in several weeks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

York Harbor has it straight that
President Mckinley will be the guest
OF. one of its summer residents, little
later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Inc lily crop is also short, this sum.
'''e'' as a result Of the dry spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
'OMMODATION TRAINS.
BANGOR & ARoOSTooK RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between
Houlton and Bangor on trains leaving
Houlton at so A. NJ. and Bangor at 4.40
p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

The purse of the small boy, depleted
by the advent Of circus week, is again
getting plethoric as he saves the fire
cracker pennies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

This is the Littlefield ratification day
in the second district.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

'"e diploma factories are working
overtime.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Bridgton News: BY the way, if the
man Henderson knows enough to know
a good thing when he sees it, he will
take early occasion to whisper in the
ear of Asher L. Kinds: Now, Asher,
really, you must tarry by my side
when the gavel is placed in my hands"
From all accounts. as confidential clerk
at the speakers desk Kinds is Of in
estimable value. He was to Reed; he
will be trebly so to any new man.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
& Arrangement
~ Of Trains in Effect
~ November q, 1898

LEAVE Portland. 11oO P. M; Augusta.
1.35 A. M; Waterville. 2.25 A. NJ: Ban
gor, 200 a. NJ; Arrive Lagrange. SIS A.
NJ; Brownville. $50 A. NJ; Katahdn,
NJ. sherman. l047 A. a.. Patten, lilo A.
NJ; Island Falls, lilo A. NJ; Smyrna
ashland, 40 P; =, NJ; Houlton. 121q P. M:
?. NJ; Caribou, 225 P. N; Fort Fair
field. 215 P. NJ; Dover and Foxcroft, 9.15
a n: Guilford; $40 4, a. NJ; ,Monson. 1o.12
Il IEAvE i,' ePtlT Portland IL i2s6 O. p. M. Augusta
225 P. NJ; Watervilie, 5.o5 P. NJ; Ban
gor, 4.i0 p NJ; Arrive Brownvile. 6.25 P.
N; Norcross, 719 P Nj; Sherman. SIP
S.1 p. NJ; Houlton. 9.35 p: NJ.
Dover and Foxcroft Gas P. NJ; Gull
ford, 7.09 p. NJ; Monson Junction, 7.25 p.
NJ: Greenville. SIS P. NJ.
LEAVE Greenville $50 A. NJ; Monson
Junction. $50 A. NJ; Guilford, 637 A. NJ:
vile, III 4. NJ; Lagrange, 7:57 A. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor, go A. NJ.
LEAVE Fort Fairfield, 500 A. NJ; Car
Moulton, SO A M; Ashland, 79S 99,,h A. NJ; !;
9.1O A. NJ: Sherman, 9.39 A NJ; Norcross.
1879 A. NJ; Brownville. n.3o A. NJ: Ar
rive Bangor. los T: NJ; Waterville. 3.05 ?.
NJ; Augusta, $40 p. NJ; Portland, SIS P.
LEAVE Caribou. 11.45 A. NJ; Presque
Isle. 12.l3 P. NJ: Fort Fairfield. 11.15 A.
NJ; Bridgewater. 103 T. NJ: Houlton, 200
7. NJ; Island Falls, 25S z. NJ; Patten,
2.55 p. NJ: sherman, 1926 P. NJ; Norcross.
426 P. NJ; Brownville, 5.27 p. NJ; La
Molson, 3.45 p. NJ; Guilford, 4.4O p. NJ;
Dover and Foxcroft. 4.59 P. M; Arrive
Bangor, 7.15 p NJ; Watervile, 9.5S p. NJ;
Augusta, 1913 p. Nj; Portland, 1.30 A. NJ.
GEO. NJ HOUGHTON,
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent.
f. w. CRAM,
V. p. and General Manager.
Bangor. Nov. Is. 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Bowdoin College commencement, this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

Considerable excitement was created
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

ms IS the PUREST DRINKING WA
TER in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC MATTER IN IT. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath a
solid layer of clay which strictly
protects it from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
one gallon daily per month. ?5cts
Each extra gallon daily per month 25cts
One-half gallon daily per month, 5Octs
All orders promptly attended to BY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19
GARDINER. MAINE,

AUGUSTA. MAINE.
Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State Board of Health.
'"The SPARKLING CLEARNESS justi-
fes the fanciful NAME of the SPRING
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICAL-
LY IT IS ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS" Date of examination, April
q, 1889. analysis of sample of water No.
SIG expressed in parts per 100000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-06-19

avoidable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-31
WARREN.

At largely attended meeting OF
Kickemuit Grange the lecture hour was
devoted Go discussion OF the question
What can ! DO 20 Make the Grange
"a Success" Those who participated I'm
the discussion were William J .Maguirc.
John Butterworth. Walter :. Bosworth.
George n. Sannee. Ambrose t. Mason.
Mrs William VI. Maker and Mrs. Ed
ward A. Mason. Readings We're given
by Percy Robinson, and William j.
Maguirc and a social quartet by John
Burterworth. Walter :. Bosworth. Fred
Tanner. an Elisha Mcguire. George II.
Tanner was Installed - treasurer Of
the grange.
Letters remain uncalled for a. tho
post0fiice for Mary Furbish, Evelyn
Hnlard. Eva Hamilton Addie iaW-
kins. William Lewiston and son. Ellen
Mowry. Susan Thurstun. Ralph Bow
den and George r. Royce
The Friendly Whist club met with
Mrs Edward p. Ferris on Broad street
az its last meeting. Mrs David ~ POT @
ter was awarded The FIRST prize.
Tho Union service will be con ntinued
al the Baptist church each evening
this week except Saturday evening and
daily prayer meetings VIII be- held flr
adults 1nl children in the afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-31

TEXTILE COUNCIL TAKES ACTION.
Adopis Resolution Calling For Restoration Of
Wages 10 The Scale Paid PrsVIous TO
januaY 1885 Unions VIII Act

Fall River. Mass. Jan. a.-The ex-
ecutive committee Of the Manufactur-
ers Association OF this city has refus-
ed TO grant the request OF the textile
council. comprising delegates from all
the textile unions for conference. The
conference was requested for the pur-
pose OF discussing a request for an ad-
vance in wages
Secretary Rounseville of the Manu-
facturers Association states in his let
ter to the textile council that the pres
ent condition OF the industry does not
warrant an increase in wages and the
time for considering "A restoration or
the reduction has not arrived and can
not at this time be considered.
The textile council met Immediately
upon receipt OF the communication and
adopted the following:
Resolved. That we recommend 20 the
several organizations that they request
the manufacturers 10 restore wages TO
the scale paid previous to Jan. 3, 1893
the same TO take effect on and after
the first Monday i'm March.
After the various textile unions have
met and acted on this recommendation
another meeting OF the textile council
will be held at which time action Will
be taken I'm accordance with the wish
es OF all the unions affiliated With it,