Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-25

are very substantial and gratifying
increase over last year when not ton
was housed.
The Eiddeford Journal always solicit
tous for the welfare of Democracy, is
worried because Is counties were repre-
scented at the recent meeting of the
State committee of that party.
The Portland Jack the Hugger who
ran up against a revolver in the hands
Of young lady, the other night, is
doubtless thinking of going into some
other business. The promiscuOus carry
ing of revolvers by girls is not to be
commended but perhaps If few mora
similar occurrences should be recorded,
Jack would decide to move away from
the infested localities.
The town of Phippsburg will prob
ably be asked by real estate owners at
Popham Beach to help them save their
property from the inroads Of the
waves. The summer resort property
of the town is at present one of it's
greatest sources of revenue and this is
growing to be the case more and more
every year. No doubt if some prac-
teal scheme for protecting the prop
erty is suggested the people of the
town will be willing to lend their aid.
Thomastcn enjoys the distinction of
owning the only ten and half inch
Rutton hand fire engine for sale in the
country. The tub Is known as the
Eureka and was purchased in 1854. The
mat chine is in first class condition. and
several large offers have been made by
Veteran Fire Associations for her but
have been refused, as the amount was
not considered sufficient. 1t is the in
tentiOn of the town to hold the tub UNI
til an offer is made large enough so
that steam fire engine can be pur-
chased WITH the money. Thomaston
wants n steamer and intends to have
one at some not far distant date. Over
$500 has already been offered for the
Eureka tub, but she still remains in
| the house.
Miss Susan NJ. Hallowell. formerly
of Bangor, and widely known as an in
structor of great ability. has resigned
College. The Boston Transcript says:
Miss Susan M. Hallowell. professor
of botany for the past twenty-seven
years, has rendered her resignation.
which is accepted with grateful recogA
milton of her long and efficient service
When the college. was opened, Miss
HallOwell was made professor of natur-
al history, the appointment being soon
after changed to that of botany, sub
ject in which Wellesley has always
stood pre-eminent. Professor Halo
wells retirement withdraws from the
faculty ranks the last member Of the
faculty who served in the opening year
of 1875. Her connection with the col
lege having been so extended and
valuable, it is hoped that she will ac-
cept the position of professor emeritus,
which is rendered her. Miss Clara E.
Cummings. associate professor of bot
any, is appointed to the temporary
charge of the department."
Some of the Boston papers, in speak
ing of the Colby alumni dinner in that
city mentioned Rev. William Howe as
the oldest living graduate of the col
lege This is a mistake as that honor
is now held, as it has been for several
years. by Albert w. Paine of Bangor,
the Nestor of the, Penobscot bar, who
graduated in 1882. a year earlier than
DR.. Howe. ,I,.,.
The share of Maine for the Mckinley
memorial fund has been nearly raised
aud one more effort on the part of the
counties which have not raised their
quotas will complete the work. Ken
nebec is thus far the banner county.
It's apportionment was $685. and to date
$623 has been turned in to State
Treasurer VIM. H. Dow of Portland
and the general treasurer at Cleveland.
Penobscot and Washington have also
exceeded their apportionment, the for
mer sending in 1882, and the latter $l54
to date. Cumberland with $3.50 comes
next to Kennebac in amount cOntribut-
ed. but has not yet raised it's proper
tionate part. The sum of 1864 was
apportioned among Names 16 counties
and of this about $1,000 is now in the
hands of Treasurer Dow.
The Maine papers have published
number of communications from nom
resident taxpayers protecting against
the imposition of a hunting tax. They
aduce various arguments in support Of
their position, but agree fully in their
!, cheerful willingness that the Maine
taxpayer should be permitted to pay
all the hills.
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