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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
Personal.

Anna Dickinson is living In retirement al
her mothers house at West Pittston. Pa.
Tennyson's new work is a long dramatic
poem entitled Thomas Beckett"
President Arthur is expected to return to
Washington the latter part of this week.
Lord Rose, son of the famous astronomer
and owner of the largest telescope in the
world, is in Philadelphia on visit.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe will be at the head
of the department of women's work in the
great industrial exhibition at New Orleans
this winter
Joaquin Miller has written a new play,
entitled Tally Ho,' and founded on an
incident in the life of Hank Monk, the driver
who carried Horace Greeley over the Sierras.
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, the widow of
the Commodore, has returned from Dresden
to London, and at last accounts was at the
st. James Hotel for few days preparatory
to sailing for home.
General o. o. Howard sailed for home Oct.
4, after a delightful and restful tour in
Europe land beyond" He will go from
New York, directly. to his headquarters at
Omaha. via Washington. His two sons
return with him.
A cable message to the Boston Journal
says that Nine Gerster has not been able to
arrange for her projected concert tour of the
United States 1t is now announced that
she will give six concerts in kroble's Thea
tire. Berlin, during November.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
General News.

Charlie Ross and Samuel j. Tilden are
sill missing.
Paris is to have three lines of underground
railway.
Electricity instead of gas is beginning to be
used for lighting in New York theatres, and
general satisfaction is expressed.
There are 7,66S,000 women in England
and Wales who figure as wage-earners-a fact
which would seem to indicate that the right
to work at least is being granted to women
with cheerful alacrtv.
The Emperor William is to have carrsge
the whole upper portion of which will be
constructed of glass, so that he may attend
manGvres, parades AMI other public occa-
siOns in unfavorable weather
Hugo Barthol, a Hamburg clerk, has Just
completed the longest bicycle journey on
record. In ten weeks and five days he COW
cred 2S50 German miles, including several
long stretches across mountain ranges
A Baptist minister preaching a laudatory
sermon on the actor. John Mccullough and
saving, 81 would to God that the present ami
mostly existing between the church and
stage were wiped out" is one of the events
which illustrates that the world does move"
at least in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

The following correspondence, which car
ries its own explanation, needs no comment
to commend it to a careful reading by every
man who served the Union in the late war.
WATERvILLE, Me, Sept. %, 1884.
Hon. B. F. Jones. Chairman Republican
National Committee, New York CITY:
Dean SIR Two thous and Grand Army
Posts have petitioned Congress for the enact
ment Of law granting service pensions to
Union soldiers Through that organization,
and in other ways, fully 250 900 veterans have
asked for the adoption of that measure. On
behalf of these petitioners, | desire to invite
the attention of your committee TO this
subject.
None appreciate more fully or acknowledge
more heartily than do the Union veterans,
that the United States government has most
literally treated our comrades who suffer from
wounds or other manifest physical injury but
the fact remains that very large percentage
of low grade disability pension claims are re-
jected, because of the impossibiity of obtain
ing the evidence required by the stringent
rules of the Pension Office, and this operates
very unfairly to the majority of meritorious
claimants whose claims have been rejected,o or
which are now pending
The almost universal penalty paid
by the veterans VINO perform
ed arduous field service. marched to
exhaustion, exposed to extremes OF heat and
cold, subjected to malaria in the swsmps of
the South. where they lay at times for months
WAS. impaired health broken constitutions
lowered vitality. exhausted energies and
shortened lives. While all this is painfully
apparent to themselves. it NAV not always be
manifest to medical examination made at the
present day. Such examination cannot de-
termne the physical deterioration OF men
from what their condition would now be if
they had not rendered faithful service in the
field
1t is a fact that not one man in a thousand
came from the war uninJured by his service.
Thi' is the main ground upon which our
claims for service pensions rest.
We waive the questions of claims to the
gratitude of the republic, the unfairness in
the failure to equslize bounties the paying of
monthly paw mainly in forty cent dollars and
ask simple justice TO those who have given
to the country much for which they have not
received an equivalent.
trust the reasons adduced will warrant
your committee. representing the great ma
tionsl party which has stood rs our friend in
the past, in etendng your aid to the Union
Veterans in their efforts to secure recogni-
ton of their claim to justice,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
+. w. HASKELL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

trail geographical point, on Thursday, Oct
oath. at 12 o'clock NJ. and there discuss this
question in self-respecting. temperate and
patriotic spirit. and choose a representative
committee. into whose hands may be author
irativeIy given the subject of pensions. with
instructions 10 urge before Congress. by all
honorable means. such measures as may be
deemed just Recognizing in our delibera-
tions the fact that all public measures must
depend for success upon a favorable public
opinion-it will be our duty 10 present our
reasons and arguments. TO listen thoughtfully
to suggestions from the press and people. to
weigh well all facts and take such action
concerning an amended pension law as will
appeal to the fair. candid and generous ludg-
ment of the country at large, and secure for
it popular support. Let this convention be,
in the brosdest sense, representative OF all
Union veterans, regardless of party. creed,
cvlor, rank or soldier society organizations,
none of which latter contain majority OF the
Union soldiers and sailors.
To this meeting all comrades, whether
members of the G. A. R.. Union Veteran
Army, BOYS in Blue. LOYAL Legion, or other
kindred organic Itors, and those belonging
to none, are most fraternally invited
Observation and experience have taught US
that at such a time as the present-shortly
before important elections, the publlc sense
is alert, sympathetic and responsive. 1t is,
of all times. the fittest 10 test the merits of
any public measure.
Ii has been usual for such call as this to
bear the names of many distinguished Gener-
ais. but the present occasion seems so clearly
to demand an expression from the great body
of veterans themselves. not from a few lead
ers, that put forth this call, confident that
my comrades. Influenced by the idea involved,
more than BY the signatures of any men, how
ever eminent, will respond, and themselves
direct and control this, their own move
ment, and their own convention.
All who approve this movement are re-
quested to Immediately communicate the fact
to me at the Sturtevant House New York
City, that a roll of names may be prepared
and published which shall command the re-
spect of the entire country.
F. w. HASKELL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

Mr. Meyer. a noted archaologist. lately
discovered on the island OF Zapotera a
rock which, judging from the figures it
contained, served in remote times for as
Economical observations. On this rock he
found two stone tablets. one Of which
contained representation of the world,
part OF Africa and Asia. united Europe,
and this continent. A large continent
was situated in the Atlantic Ocean. which
was believed to be the mythical lost At
lantis mentioned in some of the ancient
authors. The other tablet contained in
scriptions of which part is undoubtedly
Phnnician.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
New York City. Oct l. Is

New York CITY. Oct |, 1854
To my Comrades, the EnloH Veterans of the
tate Var
la Your behalf, authorized by the Boston
Veterans Committee, have brought the
subject Of Service Pensions to the notice of
the National Committees of both of the great
political parties.
Gen Butler, the candidate of the Peoples
party. has already publicly expressed HIM
self as strongly favorable to most generous
policy in this direction.
found the democratic national committee
unwilling to make an official declaration on
this subject, although bearing a very kind
introductory letter from General Collins. of
Boston. received the utmost personal cour-
tesy.
have no doubt, however. that nv brother
war-democrsts of the Union forces in whose
brave hands the flag was always safe, will
speak as unit on this subject, and to their
especial attention address my words, ask
ing their Jealous CO operation in the work
in hand.
The republican national committee desir-
ed to make an expression, and il is herewith
presented to you.
place this correspondence and statement
of facts before my comrades, and address
them not as one in authority, but simply as
a comrade, exercising the unquestioned right
which every man has, to speak to his fellows
upon subjects of common concern.
Knowing that every Veteran in the land
we love and which we saved from disunion,
shares with me the deepest solicitude for the
best interests of our brother soldiers, and feel
ing that this subject of just pensions to those
who sorely need and richly deserve them is, to
US, principle as far above and beyond parti-
san politics as are the stars above the earth,
| suggest that we assemble together in mass
convention at indianapolis, ILdians, "a GEN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

delivered before the Union League OF
Philadelphia, he gave his reasons for re-
versing his former judgment and for ear
nestly opposing change of the present
economic system. The chief OF these
reasons was that the enormous growth OF
industries in directions determined by re-
publican policy had rendered the theories
once upheld by him no longer tenable.
What he had once doubted. questioned
and rejected had been demonstrated, and
he could not shut his eyes to the truth.
The facts called for new conclusions, and
ne was not afraid to form them He
ceased to believe in free trade when he
found that his economic theory was no
longer rational.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

Four years ago. on the termination of
the canvass which sotriumphantly elected
General Garfield. the London Times COM
mentiug on the result. remarked The
defeat of the democrats can be regretted
as being likely to retard the adoption of
free trade" The Manchester Guardian S
comment was: There is no possibility
of the modification OF the tariff, at least
for tour years"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

Lord Duiferin is OF the opinion that the
Diplomacy OF the world will soon be in
the hands ot Americans. Nearly every
member of the diplomatic corps that gets
to Washington. he says, tries to bring
home an American wife. The wives in
most eases become embassadresses. Re.
suit No diplomatic secrets any more, war
and peace at the will of the wives, and all
wives American,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
HDQ'Rs REPUBLIcAN NATIONAL Cow
2i2 Fifth Avenue, New York City,
September 27 1884

September 21- 1884
Major F. W. Haskell. WatervillP, Me.
Dear Su The Republican National Com
mittee have directed US to say in reply to your
letter of the 25th inst, that the republican
party favors to day, as in the past, full and
substantial justice and liberslity to the men
who by their sufferings and sacrifices saved
the Union, and we point with pride to the fact
that it was the republican party which sus
tanned you while in the field, and which has
provided literally for the families of those
who fell. The national committee is not able
to say that the party will favor the indis-
criminate pensioning of all the survivors
on the same basis, without regard to the
character of the service rendered time of
service, or its effect upon them. But we do
feel authorized to say that whenever the au-
thorized representatives of the soldiers shall
have matured plan by which pensions may
be given to all who rendered adt quate ser
vice. OF are now in need. the past record of
the republican party is ample assurance tha,
such measure will have Its unqualified sup
port. Respectfully,
h. + JoNEs.
SAMUEL FEssENpEN, Chairman
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

The action of the national republican
committee in opening Southern branch
headquarters at Nashville, Tennessee, was
evidently Il wise one. 1t has given great
satisfaction to all Southerners. and is TAX
en- ms a proof that their Importance is APP
prccated by the republican party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING

The Kennebec journal establishment IL prepared
at all times to give immediate attention to orders OF
any kind Of book or ioh printing. We have every
facility for doing work cheaply and we'll Have new
presses, large quantities of paper stock, and the
latest styles of type. Orders by mail will receive
prompt attention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

The revolt of prominent greenbackers
against the fusion with the democrats in
Iowa continues. They refuse decidedly
to be sold out to the democracy in order
that General Weaver may 60 to Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

The Crown Princess Of Germany declares
that during her recent visit to England she
enjoyed nothing so much as her converse
tions with Mr.. Gladstone on literature and
art
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
THE LEGISLATIVE DAILY

IL published during the session Of the Legislaure.
and contains full official rep, Of the doings OF the
Senate and House. No other newspaper In the
state furnishes such full legislative reports. Terms,
81 90 for the session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
Soldiers and Sailors \ NatiODal Mass
Convention

INroRTAST CoRREsPosDEscE WITH THE RE-
PUBLICAN NATIoSAL CoMMIrTEE.-A VIC
oRoUs Nos PARTISAN ADDRESS TO THE
UNION VETERANS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

England's trade with her West India
colonies has fallen off to such an extent
that the imports of raw sugar have de-
creased from 1886 ,564 in 1879 to fl,-
us 4gl in 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

Miss Mary +. Garrett OF Baltimore. age
twenty-eight, is said to be the wealthiest
unmarried lady in this country. She in
herits ne-lhird of her fathers enormous
fortune.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

One OF the most significant speeches of
the campaign is that of Col. William NJ.
Grosvenor who was for many years one OF
the aolest and most logical controversial
lists on the free trade side. In this address
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

The Irish Independents are organizing
in New York to oppose democratic free
traders going to Congress, Twenty-six
trade organizations were represented at
the meeting Saturday night Resolutions
were passed declaring empha,ically that
free trade candidates of either party will
be opposed in every possible way. 1t is
about time Irishmen in America coutrived
to break down the attempts of such agents
Of British capitalists as Morrison and
Hurd to destroy the industries OF the
United States. as England has already de-
stroved the industries of Ireland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
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O>T-On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, a shawl for
IL baby carr age; color. red in shades; some.
where between the Insane Hospital and Togus.
Finder will please leave it at II. NJ FAUGhTS,
Water street. octsdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09

Relatively speaking the British navy is
by no means as powerful as formerly. To
keep pace with her rivals it is said En-
gland needs 1oo new torpedo boats at
once. With 700 merchantmen scattered
all over the world. England has for their
protection only twenty-four unarmored
ships that can make more than fourteen
knots an hour. While France has a naval
reseve of 1000 thoroughly drilled men,
England has nominally 4S.500 of whom
less than 10000 would be at once availa-
bic. 1t is claimed that the building of a
large number of fast armored cruisers is
imperatively necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-09
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Bismarck tribune., 1884-02-22

due thereon for the use Of such moneys; and By
agreement to guarantee snd render themselve,
lisble for any loss or depreciation ia the securi
ties whereon such moneys are loaned or id.
vanced, charging therefor such commission 81
may be agreed upon between the company and
such investors.
IS. The place where the principal business OF
said corporation il to be transacted is to be the
city Of Bismarck, county of Burleigh and terri
tory of Dakota.
& 4. The term for which this corporation shall
exist is twenty years.
Is. The number of directors of said corpora
tion ahall be seven viz: Richard B. Mellon,
George N. Mellon, Frank V. Barnes, Frank B.
Allen, Thomas P. Heron, Frank LaWall and
David w. Dickey, all of the city of Bismarck,
county of Burleigh and territory of Dakota, who
shall constitute the first board of directors to
serve as such until their successors shall be
elected by the Stockholders, of which Frank v.
Barnes shalt be president, George N. Mellon
vice president, Frank LAVAL secretary, and
Richard B. Mellon treasurer.
IS. The capital stock of said corporation shall
be 100000, which shall be divided into 2,OOO
shares of $50 each.''
Bismarck tribune., 1884-02-22
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An Elective Plan.

A gentleman recently in consultation with tht
managing officials of the Northern Pacific road
at St. Paul states that new plan has been de-
vised for securing immigration which it is be-
Geved will be very effective. The land depart
ment is now commissioning throughout the east
pumber of district agents, who. after being
appointed, are expected to Thoroughly canvass
the counties embraced in their district, and
promote and influence the forwarding of settlers
and buyers. of land. Effective advertising mat
ter is furnished each agent for distribution and
they are to work in the interest of no other
railroad company. The closing portion of the
commission of district agents rcads as follows:
During the continuance of your agency, unless
otherwise advised, your compensation will CON
sist of commissions on sales of agricultural land
in Minnesota and Dakota as follows:
On sales made to persons from your district,
of whose coming we shall have been advised in
advance, by you. or whose applications for land
you have forwarded, per cent on lands east OF
the Missouri river; and 81 per cent on lands in
Dakota weet of the Missouri river; and where
you have, in person. accompanied such purchas-
ers to the locality of the lands sold them, you
will be allowed an additional "a per cent. These
commissions will be paid on the total contract
price of the lands sold irrespective of the terms
of sale: but no commissions will be paid on
sales of lands west of Dakota.
As the object of the company is to secure
settlers to, and improvement of, its lands rather
than to sell in large blocks GAO acres will be the
maximum of sales to any one person on which
commissions will be allowed. No commissions
will be paid on sales to persons who have pre-
viously lived or owned property in the locality
of the lands sold them.
For every person sent out, you should mail an
advice fin form of the enclosed), and such ad-
vices should be sent promptly, that they may
reach the department before the person makes
his purchase.
Commissions will be settled monthly.
claims and settlements, and advices of persons
forwarded, to the undersigned. Yours truly,
r. j. WEMYss,
General Land Agent.
It is believed that the above plan will be
very successful as the commissions on each Sec
ton of land sold, amounts to over $50. In con-
nection with the above the TRIBUNE is glad to
state that it has every assurance that the North
ern Pacific will immediately supplement this
good work by issuing schedule of rates for
emigrant movables that will be lower than ever
before known in the history of western railroads.
Thousands of persons will surely avail them
selves of these rare opportunities to establish a
heme and secure health, wealth and happiness.
Dakota farming lands are the best and most
productivein the world, and every acre of North
Dakota soil will quadruple in cash value during
the next ten years.
Bismarck tribune., 1884-02-22

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