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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
WHAT THE SOUTH WANTS
General Longstreet Calls on President
Elect Harrison.

I>piASAFoLIs, Dec s.
The rpsdent-elect y As called on this af-
teruoon by Cen James Longstreet of Geor-
gia, accompanied 10y Hon. Il. A. Anger OF
4 lanta. aud f. G Atkins of this city. llar-
risou couversed half an hour or more with
the famous southern soldier.
This evening Harrison dined at the resi-
deuce of MIR. Atkins. The other guests
were Gen Longstreet, +. A. Angler, \
Angler, Dr Wilson and half dozen lnui
annapolis gentlemen.
Gen Lougstreet tells the reporters there
is not the least bit of political significance
in my visit when asked what the south
wanted the veteran laughingly replied, The
south wants every thing. 1t wants the earth
il it can get it, but it wants more than any
thing else good, honest friendly spirit man
fest, d toward it. We simply want to b.
treated kindly and consiierately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

The fire iu the Calumet /. believed for $
certainty to have been incendiary.
AT jacksonville, no new cases and one
death.
The municipal election gives the new city
of Woonsocket. r. l., to the republicans
schooner Ada G. Shorthand, which went
a.hore AT Tenants harbor Me, arrived Al
81. John. Sunday night.
Last weeks pedestrians we're paid of Mon
dsy. Littlevood got sS,70+.4o Herty
81 .e66 .gs; Moore, Sl,lll-S2.
A, Raleigh. \. C.. Van Cannady' th'
murderer of Jas Philbrek. was taken from
Shelby Jail last Sunday, aud lynehed.
tFalI River the weavers have Joined TIT
spinners in agitation for an advance in wages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

Tho Thanksgiving party anl socisblc held
at ESrel'i1r Hall ON Thursday evening. Nov.
19;h, proved To be an enjoyable occasion,
n Its sithstsld,ng the uufaNorabe weather and
hsagrceablc travelling. About thirty coup
les were assembled all one and all prouounc-
81 1t the event of the season MIR. John II.
McNamara OF o.ltowu. aud Miss Lizzie
NcNultl ut saltwater w,rc united in mar
nage last -du,s lay at y Mays church,
ptouu, by Father GSucrSuI The bridal
pair received many b'aItitul presents tugcth
er with the best wishes Of large circle Of
friends. The next session ot rcalb,cot
District Lodge of Cool rcmplar-. convcncs
with Success Lodge at last Newport, Dec.
i. Quite large delegation OF mvmbrrs
from this village are making preparations to
attend. Wtloughby Smith, formerly of this
place, hut who has resided for some time in
Milu,hn been visiting friends in town.-Mr.
W. &. Trask Is the only man doing mill bu-
siness at present He will run two shinglc
machines in the Sutton mill this winter
Chas. II. Estes, who recently sprained his
ankle very badly, is able to be out.-Mr. l..
II, Strout, Jr, who opened carriage shop
last sprIng, has more work than he can at
tend to, Mr. Strout ia line workman and
has suilt up good business for himself. -
The schools will begin the winter term neIt
Monday. Nr TAYLOR, who taught the last
term, will resume his position as principal OF
the High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

LONDON, Dec. 3.
Henry George will attend the annual CON
ference of the committee on taxation and
ground rents Tuesday tani Wednesday and
the meeting at the Rev. Joseph Parker's
Thursday. He will sail for America Satur-
day.
a bulletin tonight says that Brlght's fever
is increasing.
James O'Connor of the United Ireland ha.
been subpoenaed TO give testimony in behalf
of the Times
The fan Of campaign has collapsed on
the Orr estates, the Donegal tenants ac
pting the same terms ~ those of the Mar
qus of Connyngham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
CONGRES SIONAL CHAT.
Concerning the Speakership Of the Re
publican House


WASHINGTON. Dec. >.
There are now in the field open candidates
for speaker, Mckinley, of u, Cannon, of Ill,
and Reed of Me. It Is ouly within day or
two that Reed and Mckinley acknowledged
themselves candidates Now they are wiling
TO admit that they are In hands of their
friends" but the friends of the other candi-
dates say that Reed is handicapped. by the
fact thar ne comes from the Fast.
1t we'll enough they say to give him =
complimentary caucus nomination. when the
republicans were in the minority, but they
don't think the PARTY eau all IT to give the
speakership to Maine under the existing
political coud tons. There are several dark
horses in the field ready to make races If
the leaders are crowded of the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

Mr.. F. H Mooers, secretary, informs Us
that there will be special meeting of the
South keunebec Agricultural Association, at
Wingate Hall, South Windsor. on Saturday.
the sth inst, at / o'clock P. " or if very
stormy on the next suitable day at the same
hour. It is expected that some action in re-
gard to building hail, fencing ground. etc
will be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
Petty Malignity

and calculated brutality. Hear, hear
Balfour replied My statements regard
ing the situation in ireland have invariably
been based upon official reports, these being
largely statistics that couldn't reasonably be
lmpugned. The government most earnestly
desires to enable the people to know the
whole truth about Ireland
Gladstone, who had come from lIawarden
TO assist the attack upon Government, twittt d
Balfuur and other Conservatives with having
sought alliance on the eve of the last election.
Ex Premier denied that the liberals had
sought party advantage in the alliance which
arose from the concurrence of opinion with
nauonalists upon the great lines of their
policy toward ireland. Cheers Bafour
made him an object of comment in a style
that was without parallel lie didn't person
ally Resent BafOurs invectve but would
endeayor to keep at the remotest distance
possible
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
Throw up His Hands.

The smaller man male no hostile move
DAILY rushed at aud grappled with the holder
of the revolver. The weapon WAS discharged
and the ball grazed Days temple and buried
itself in the wall of the room.
The shock caused DAILY To release his hold
ON his assaiant, who He'd, followed BY his
companion. DAILY started in pursuit, but by
the time he had reached the street the men
had disappeared. DAILY tolia passing police
man what had happened and the officer ar
rested Miss Stanton and Mis-, Hammond, who
were found in another part of the house.
DAILY made a complaint of attempted rob
berry against them. Miss Stanton protested
her complete ignorance Of any plot and swore
she never had seen the two men before. She
considered DAILY a good friend and hal sent
for him on personal matter She coullt
account for the advent of two strangers Miss
Hammond was equally innocent. Both were
locked u. Several detectives are search
ing for the blackmailers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

President Cleveiahd's annual message was
transmitted TO Congress today.
At the beginning he calls attention to the
fact that with the present session of Con-
gress ends the first century of our "Onstitu-
tionsl existence. He then goes on to say
The gulf between employers and the en-
PlOyed is constantly widening aud classes are
rapidly forming, one comprising the very
rich and powerful, while in another are
found the tOllug poor. As view the
achievements of aggregated capital We dis
cover the existence of trusts, combines and
monopolies, while the citizen is struggling
far in the rear and Is trampled to death be-
meath iron heel. Corporations, which
should be the carefully restrained creatures
ot the law and servants of the people, are
fast becoming the peoples masters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
From Competing

with such language, he proceeded TO charge
Bslfour with misrepresentlng Earl Spencers
treatment of prisoners when Earl Spencer
was Nieeroy of Ireland.
lie declared that Balfour, when shown his
error, ought to have apologized to Earl
Spencer.
Referring 10 the case of kinsella Glad
stone quoted from the pamphlet written by
a priest named Dillon entitled The Murder
of hlnsela. as forcing upon every man of
candor and humane feelings the strong con
vctlun that to those who administered the
law in Ireland the life of the nationalist was
not of the same value as that of the loyslist
LNheers.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
D g. p RAILROAD LOCATION
APPROVED.
A Man Stricken With Paralysis Lies
4S Hours Unnoticed in His Shop.

BAscoH- Dec. ;.
The board Of railroad commissioners in
session here tonight signed a report APPROX.
ing the location Of the Dexter and Piscata.
qni. K. X as asked for
l-aac Ray barber, had 4 shock Of paraly
SIS In his shop Saturday night. After clos
ing up he laid theie till this evening when
friends opened the door aud founi him on
the floor. He was taken to the hotel and it
Is thought he will recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
THE NATIONS SCAPITAL.
Congressional Seats Once Nor.
Filled Reading Of the
Message.
Tariff a Tax" Reiterates the
President,
Who Proceeds to ScOld Against Evils
Imaginary and Real,
Tries to Yindicate Pension YetOeS,
Is Deeply SOllcitOuS Regarding the Fish
cries, EIcOrlateS SaekYille,
And Boasts Much Regarding the Ad-
ministI atoms Actions Relating to
Public Lands.
W AsHISGTON, Dec. ).
senate.

The Senate was called to order at noon
The reading of the message occupied one
hour and twenty minutes. The portions on
tariff revision, treasury surplus. fisher,
troubles and the West incident were listened
70 With very close attention and apparent in
terest BY fourteen republican senators and
about an equal number Of democrats. Other
portions seemed to have rev attentive listen
ers. The reading gradually cleared the gal.
leries. The message was on motion of
Hoar laid on ihe table and ordered printed.
The Senate at ? 50 adjourned till tomor-
row after the notification by FRYE that he
would call up the Union Pacific settlement
bill tomorrow, and by Chandler that he
would ask for action on his resolution 10 in
vestigate the Louisiana election of April
last, and by Allison that he would ask the
senate to proceed with the tariff bill. and
would even if the discussion became too pro-
trac ed, call it up during the morning hours
of the session.
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House

The Presidents reference to the Sack lie
Wes: incident provoked laugh from the
republican side, but no counter demOn-tra-
tion by the democrats. From this point the
interest in the message slackened. Mills
vas the only member who paid the slightest
att ,ntlon TO the further reading The noise
of conversation was 50 great that this was no
easy task, and when At 5. 10 the reading was
completed Mills offered resolution which
vas agreed to referring the message to a
committee Of the whole and providing for its
printing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

The late John Barrow- lef, one-third Of
his estate to the Congregational church Of
thi. city to be paid at the death of hi. wife
who has life interest in the whole proper
ty. The ether tro-:hirds are subject, to the
Bangor Theological Seminary and the HALO
we'll Classical In.ti' ute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

81. and from Strong to Fsrminston and re-
turn for Go cents.
Arrangements for reduced rates Of enter,
tSinmsn; have been made at the following
hoiels Windsor Hotel, Bangor Exchange
and Bangor House. For other particular
all who iutend TO be present will sidres,
), II, Higgins. Secretary Executive Com
mi;tes. Fast orrinston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

of the innocent a, Mitchellstown the men
remained unpunishei Murders were never
inquired into as they ought to have been.
but what could be expected of an admins
tratiOn using as its instruments resident mag
istrates who were totally incompetent, or
sometimes convicting men upon the loosest
evidencet
How could such an administration claim
the character of honorable, or pure, or just;
How could the government defending it call
itself the champion of law and order?
[ Cheers. Balfour said that Gladstone
while protesting against strong language.
lnc ulgcd in criticisms, the chief feature Of
which was the strength of the epithet. He
Bsfourj admitted hat he had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
SOhIRsrT.


81 Adams.
The national holiday has come and passed
and many hearts have probably been made
glad by an Invitation from some one To join
them in parGiking of the annual Thauksgiv-
ing dinner The villsge school commenced
again Monday for the winter term which
will be under the instruction Of Mr.. Dunn
who tau Eht the fall term. MIR Frank Nye
and Miss Dora Cleveland of Skowhegan
spent Thask'gl,ing with MIR. and Mrs. c. e.
Irafton. There were also Thanksgiving
reunions at Mr.. Wilson Bigclow's, VIM.
Gooivin's and Il. NJ. Noye..-Dr, Moulton
gave an illustrated lecture Sunday afternoon
showing the various conditions of the sto-
mach by the use of ardent spirits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

which have received land grants j. urged
and should be dealt utf solely as business.
proposition, with a view to a final realization
of their iniebtness By the government.
rather han question to be decided upo9
prejudice or by say OF punishment; for pre-
yiou' vrong-doing. Thd message conclu les
a. follows
The consciousness that | have presented
nut an imperfect statement ef the condition
Of our country and it. rants occa,i0as no
fear that Anything omitted IS not known and
appreciated By the Congress, upon Ehom
rests the responsibility Of intelligent legi-ia-
ton Oh behalf Of great and confding peo-
pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
Referring to Compulsory Service

by American citizens of French orisia on
their return TO the land of their birth the
President sees no occasion TO recede from
the position which the government has main
tanned and considers It applicable 10 all
countries with which no special treaty has
been concluded.
He renews his recommendation for the
passage of bill refunding the interest on
tonnage dues Illegally exacted from certain
German steamship lines.
Regarding our interests in Samoa, he
states that further correspon Hence and the
history Of event. since April l2 will be laid
before the House of Representative. 10 due
course of time.
Calling attention to the indemnity awarded
Chinese subjects for injuries suffered at the
hands Of lawless men, the President states
that the fund awaits reception by the Chine .e
government and he hopes by the cessation
of the influx of thi. class of Chinese subject.
that the cause Of unkIndly feelings has been
removed.
The President hopes that improvements
may be soon secured in the Jurisdiction .ys-
TEN respecting foreigners in Japan. AMI re-
! lief afforded that country regarding oupress-
( i've foreign control in commercial matters
f lie recon me3ds that relief be provided for
japanese subjects in the island, Of Tislma
who suffered injury from United States naval
target practice.
Diplomatic intercourse has been establish
ed with Cor.a and legislative provision i
asked TO organize and equip consular court
in that country
Persia having established diplomatic rep
ressntation in this country it is hoped ths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

The building was completely demolished.
The cause is not known. One msu named
Brsmbil, sixty years old, who had lately
come there from Westdeld, Mass, was so
badly hurt that he soon died. This Is the
same place where the explosion occurred
several weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
Warden Allen Assumes His Duties

IHoHAsrOS Dec. 3.
Col $ II. Allen has assumed his duties
As warden Of the Maine State prison. EH-
Warden Bean and family will probably re-
.lie IN Bangor this winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

1t appears that the damage to the Cashnoc
House va. much greater than reported Tbs
owner. claim that it will take 81 900 To re
store it to the condition it va. in before th'
FIRE
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ct.

hI>iHARIE rINIHENT TO LET.
- Apply 10 John L. stevens or howard owen
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Llle,lH

,,.., r....., l. Hitch a., u-t
10 VI ' ~,
~ ,;,.,.., -, y, a. ~, Ph's ~"
in this place -Dt T.. A. Porter, who has
been bns'Iy. occupied with h'' extensive
pfacuce tor several years purposes To spend
part OF th' WINTER ~ boston Tor opportunity
10 rest ana hu1y we ie'fh that the doctor
Is cahdlHhf iof memb,t'hlp on the board
Oh pension examiner ifesc",t boJnton' OF
west LiD'ty mas moved win ms iamiy
lnto the T. T. hhoN non heusc' ne 'iilas"
| schools b'gln MONDAY next. J. y Luce mas
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Dennis full orchestra goes to Bath tonight
to furnish music for grand concert and bali
in the Alameda The excellent reputation Of
this orche ,tra IS deservedly increasing
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Wantsd.

TTTANTED- Fir.t cias- baardrr., - Rfidze
w street. nus a-dles Mr- D.. iiuwAso-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04

The executive committee of the Maine
State Grange have published the following
official programme for the fifteenth annual
IN City Hall, Bangor, on Tuesday, Wednes-
L Il l..... L.. .I.I
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Communism OF Com bined Wealth

and capital, the outgrowth of overweening
cupidity and selfshness, which insid lously
undermine. the justice anu integrity of free
institutions, is no less dangerous than the
communism of oppressed poverty, which. ex-
ssperated by injustice aud discomfort, attac ks
with Wild disorder the citadel Of rule. He
mocks the people who proposes that the gov
ernment shall protect the rich and they in
turn shall care for the lab0ring poor. A
lust and sensible revision of our tariff laws
should be made for the relief of those of
our countrymen who suffer under present
conditions. Such a revision should receive
the support of all who love that justice and
! equality due to American citizenship; OF
all who realize that in justice and equality
our government finds its strength and Its
power to protect the citizen and MS proper
Z ty of all who believe that the contented
competence and comfort of many accord
better with the spirit of our institutions thar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-04
NOTICE..


IISIkflT OF NAfNkl 7
~ Portlsnf, Nov. 70, isss.
torsasni TO the rules OF the Circuit Court Of the
.t .s1 otStes for the District of Maine, notice IS
VI nerspy gwen that Frank E. Southard OF Augusta In
,i.i mas applied to the undersigned for sd
cult Court "
A. II. DAVIS,
CLERK L. $ Circuit Court Maine District.
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WHAT SENATORS THINK
Regarding President Cleveland Mes
sage

WAsHISGToS, Dec. 3.
A representative Of the Associated Pres.
today endearored q ob'aiq from prominent
members Of the Senate an EXPIRE s-ion Of their
views upon the Presidents message:
UtteIances of a Disappointed Politician
Hoar said 4 bout all can say is that it
embodies utterznces of disappoint ed poll
tician."
Sherman-'The latter portion Of the mes
sage consists Of a review of the work Of the
different branches Of the government. There
is uothir striking about 1t The first part
didn't hear
Cullom-"Of necessity he dies game on
his tariff views, and in his reference to in
terlAl affairs runs into great .coId"
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He says there is no excuse for the violation
of principles cogentiy taught by reason and
example. He proudly reviews the work done
the past four years toward restoring the pub
lie domain to the use of actual settlers. over
eighty million acres having been vrested
from Illegal insurpaton. He hopes that not
even the desert lauds will be allowed TO fall
into the hands Of monopolies, but ill. with
their resources Of irrigation, be preserved
for the peoples benefit. He recommends
appropriate measures 10 complete the ADJUST
ment of the various grants made to States
for internal Improvements, a. well as meas
ures to aljudlcate and determine the validity
and extent Of private land claims
The President says the Indian situation is
steadily improving and civllizing education
i rapidly taking the place of bsrharsm.
Allotments IN seyeralty have been rapidly
made, justice and fairness rather than rapid
dispatch being aimed at. Everything is to
be hoped for from the ystem.
and as soon as the sllotments are
completed, the remaining land should be
opened to settlers. The President thinks
that the facilities for education urged by the
secretary promise most anelloratlon to the
Indians When these are in operation and
avaled Of the curse will be lifted the Indian
and the sin Of his oppression will be re
deemed.
An early adjustment Of the relations be-
tween
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Nosilver Lining to the Presidents cloud

reller-'-l .hink the trst part Of the mes
sage Is tai J. spleeH. There wAs NO silver
hning to Tie cloui that oyerhuus CLEVELAND
Shen hv NTote Il. | Ioa'l believe the couL-
ny 1, IN SO deplorable condition As he soGld
nave US believe As 10 the administration
ot the different departments, Waut 10 say
IN answer 10 the President that the post
office was never in Sor.e condition Ghan To-
lsy
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spetial embellishments.

small AdgertiseBissts. not exceeding Tires Aiis,
coming sAdsr the head Of WkNTgD, Fog 4A.s
10 LET, LOsr, Ac., sih BE- inseTted hers sae t.aa,
for Is ornt- Ehrre times Tor 80 eeats and oe U4ei
for 80 c~nts II paid 10 Algaucs. u soT ram -
ADVANCE, ggoEi.As sAJf-s VIII sy cHS soEn
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u,teranaes Of Disappointed Politician
A Problem for Frye

Frye-The only part of the communiea-
ton which interested me was that referring
TO the fisheries question. / am now trying
to solve the pr jblem therein. The President
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t,IH sAi.i Two pnrior rpl stowe. 10 the best
L VI "'noilion. tail ou GRO ", SANAGE,
nov is4IN l1l Grutr 81 3