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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18
Senator Platt on the Tariff.

During the present session of Congress
very able speeches on the tariff, those
which the country wished To hear. which
are to the level of the present public
exigency, and which cannot fail to he very
beneficial to a: correct understanding of a
great public questiop-those of Senators
Sherman. Frye and Platt. OF the speeches
Of the former two We have already spoken
That delivered few days since by the
Senator from Connecticut dtservedly takes
high rank in the estimation of the press
and the public. 1t is strong in
clear intellectual force. in its com
pact and well directed logic. in
it's Astounding facts, in its pungent
sarcasms, and in the just arraignment of
President Cleveland as Free Trade dis
turber Of the business of the country and
an avowed enemy of the great American
system of fostered industries, to which
the Nation is largely indebted for its
wonderful growth and prosperity. 1t is
complete REPUTATION of Cleveland's
charge that American manufactures rob
the American people, charge borrowed
from the London Times and the bitter
diatribes Of the British paid agents of the
Golden Club. 1t is to be hoped that this
unanswerable speech will be circulated
broadcast In all sections of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18
Facts Impossible to Ignore.

The Democratic party under the lead Of
Cleveland and those like him profess, to be
very much opposed to having an unex-
pended balance Of cash in the Treasury,
and are pressing for the overthrow of the
Protective system, with the ostensible
view OF having the Government no longer
burdened with surplus. This is no new
programme Of the Democratic leaders. but
Is return to the policy Of their party be-
fore the war. II IL another proof that the
Bourbons never change. The New York
Press publishes the following interesting
facts showing how the Democrats man
aged the national finances when they con
trOlled Government under their last Adj
ministration prior to the present.
How THE DExocRAric PARTY LETT rnr
FINANCES OF The CorSTRY.
To The Editor Of the Press: Please in
form me Of the condition of the finance of
the government when the Democratic party
gave over the rens of government to the Re-
publcans. How our credit and what
rate OF interest did government loans bringf
b. +. BLacKESLY.
1886 West Forty-eight street, New York city
The most complete answer to your question
may be found in an elaborate argument made
in Congress some time ago by Hon. William
ID. Kelley on the financial condition of the
government at that time. We quote it be-
low.
The government itself was without means
and without credit. Toward the close of
the year ii advertised for a loan of So 900
900. Forty bids were made. Four were
made at different rates by the Farmers Bank
Of Lancaster, Pa, a bank at the home of the
then President of the United States, and
which was in suspension, but while it would
not redeem dollar of its paper, proposed to
lend the government s35 900 at the modest
rate Of 8, l-2, and 10 per cent. interest in
gold. No foreign house or institution show ed
its willingness to invest any capital in the
loans Of the United States in that prosperous
year, 1860, and the rates of interest at which
offers were made range from per cent. in
gold to 30 per cent. Here is a statement of
the several bids, from the Philadelphia Press
December %, 1860
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

The New York Mail andE xpress, a paper
now conducted with marked ability, and
onsaIl live pending political issues fully
abreast Of the best public sentiment. has
the following, which will commend itself
to all thoughtful readers:
THEIR Masks REMOVED.
The Times and the Post reveal the depth
of their disappointment that they can not hold
the attention of their readers by their old pre-
text of being unable to support Mr.. Blaine as
their candidate for the Presidency and there
fore obliged to fight the Republican party.
Their abuse of Mr.. Blaine was one of his
proudest decorations and he has so regarded
publicans Of the country. But even their
abuse was not sincere. 1t only served to per-
suade weak minded Republicans with teuden-
cies toward Free Trade that their fayorite
newspapers were driven out of the Republican
party by their hatred of Mr.. Blaine.
Their real warfare is and has been and will
be against the American system of Protection
They hate the Republican party and its prin
ciples as sincerely as they feared the power
leadership and popularity of Mr.. Blaine
They are far more Democratic than a large
proportion of the party which labors under
the reproach and disadvantage of their dam
aging support, for the Democrats who follow
Randall believe in Protection They forpiy,
Mr. Cleveland for violating all his Reform
pledges and for making them absurd anC
ridiculous when defending his indie
sins against Reform, because he is, like
themselves, Free Trader and the open TO,
of 1.-THE American system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18
Daily xtunebtf 5onrual.
AUGUSTA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1883
4 Republican State Convention
win be held In
H0R0MBEGA HALL, BANGOR,
Thursday, April 26, 1888,
AtIl O'Clock, A. NJ,

: For the purpose Of selecting two candidates for
Electors Of President and Vice President OF the
United States and four delegates at large and four
altsrnates to attend the National Convention to be
held At Chicago. Illinois, Tuesday, June 18Th,
1855. and tsnsacting any other business that may
properly come before IL.
The basis Of representation will be follows
Each city. town. and plantation will be entitled to
delegate, and for each seventy five votes east for
the Republican candidate for Governor In i.e4 an
additional delegate. and for fraction Of forty votes
In excess Of seventy five votes additional dele
gate.
The state Committee will be in session in the
eeption room Of the Hall at nine O'Clock the
Ing Of the Convention. for the purpose Of receiving
the credentials Of delegates.
AL electors Of Maine, without regard to past poiiti
cal differences, who In sympathy with the senti
mepts expressed In the call Of the Republican
National Committee for the Republican National
Convention, cordially Invited unite with the
Republicans Of the state In selecting delegates TO
tAts Convention.
Per order Republican state Committee.
JOSEPH II. MASLEY. Chairman.
WILLIS II. WING, Secretary.
AcocsTA, MAINE, February II, isss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18
THEY WANT BLAINE IN CON-
NECTICUT
Opinions OF Leading Republicans OF the
State

New HAVEN, CoNN.-Mr Blaines letter
is still the topic of conversation. Among
Republicans the sentiment seems to be de-
cded in favor of insisting upon Mr. Blaine's
nomination. Opinions expressed by some of
the most prominent Republicans are as fol-
lows:
Ex-Governor Henry b. Harrison: The
letter indicates, | think, that Mr. Blaine will
not be party. directly or indirectly to any
contest for the nomination, and that he will
take good care to have his friends prevent it
from coming to him. unless it should come
by the spontaneous and substantially unani-
nous action of the Convention in obedience
to the manifest will of the Republican party
ExPostmaster n ID. Sperry The position
assumed by Mr.. Blaine is precisely the one
that his friends have long known that he
would assume in reference to the matter
He desires the success of the Republican
party more than he does personal advance
ment. Should the Republican convention
nominate Mr.. Blaine by acclamaton he is too
loyal and true to his party to decline to accept
the burden thus laid upon him.
General George II. Ford Blaine is I'M
questiouably the most brilliant and magnetic
man in the country. In my Judgment he I'M
derstands the wants of the American people
better than any public man that has adorned
this or any other age.
Senator James Graham The Republican
party cannot allow Mr.. Blaine to refuse to
accept the nomination In my opinion 90
per cent of the Republicans in the United
States would prefer Blaine to any member of
the party that has yet been mentioned in con
nection with the nomination. Mr.. Blaine
ought to be the next President of the United
States. and am confident he will be. am
a manufacturer. and say, give us Blaine :"
UNITED STATES SENATOR TELLER REGRETS
Mr.. BLAINE's ACrIoN.
Senator Teller said II have not the slight
est doubt but what the letter is a perfectly
sincere one though why Mr.. Blaine should
have written it at the present moment puz-
zlcs me. He certainly did not stand in need
of a subterfuge to strengthen his position in
the Republican party. He was rusning all
right. His chances never were better. His
success was almost assured, and nothing in
my opinion could have prevented his being
chosen by the convention and elected after
ward. For one | regret that he has seen tit
to decline to have his name considered by the
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

The best caribou story which we have
heard this season is told by the Limerick
corresp ondent of the Aroostook Republican,
who says:
Last Thursday caribou came into the
door-yard of selectman L. NJ. Bradbury, and
after carefully looking over his wood pile,
and things in general, he sauntered leisurely
down the main road about l-2 miles, where
he went into swamp and camped over night
The next day he went back over the same
road, and meeting some scholars on their
way to school, politely turned and allowed
them to pass, then came back into the road
not at all frightened but evidently thinking
the road the better place to walk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18
Facts Worth knowing.

In all diseases Of the nasal mucous mem
brane the remedy used must be non-irritating
The medical profession has been slow to
learn this Nothing satisfactory can be ac-
complshed with douches, snuifs, powders,
syringes. astringents or any similar applica-
ton, because they are all irritating, do not
thoroughly reach the affected surfaces and
should be abandoned as worse than failures
A multitude of persons Who have for years
borne ali The worry and pain that catarrh can
infiict, testify to the radical and permanent
cures wrought by Ely's Cream Balm.
feblieod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

In reply to some pointed comparisons of
the New York Sun between the Presidents
One-term ayovals of four years ago and his
present attitude, the Washington Post de-
clares in an authoritative and semi-otficial
tone: 'ile does not expect denomination
The Democracy expect that be will accept
one"
Somehow tleNeland'- office holders and
their friends in ennsylvania, New York,
that they are bound to look for the in
terest. Of the Buffalo sage now in exile in
the Washington whitehouse. Beautifully
consistent lot. these Democratic officials
and the Mugwump Free Trade editors of
Iiarper's Weekly. New York Times,
.and others of their type
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

Statesman Mills Is determined. he SAYS.
to prepare a Free Trade bill that will
Withstand the assaults of the Protection
ist-. But he will do we'll to remember
that Morrison tried similar experiment,
and lost both the bill and his seat. The
Texas member talk, loudly and much
about Free Trade, Yet dares not put sugar
on the free list. He and his majority of
strange Milliken' bill making sugar free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

Lr'''TFET'''1FV J
The letter of Mr. Blaine will be read with
regret 1t will cause sore disappointment
throughout the length and breadth of the
land. Enshrincd in the affections of the
people as is no other man in this country to-
day. this last act is but an additional proof
of the patriot who. while declining on per
sonsl grounds the highest position to which
man can aspire. couples with it the assurance
that his arm and brain shall be at his coun-
try's service in an humber way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

The New York correspondent, of the Phila-
dclphia Press says: More than a score of
cablegrams have been sent to Mr.. Blaine at
Florence, in the past forty-eight hours, en-
phatically declaring that he must be the can
ddate of his party, despite the reason. to the
contrary put forth in his published letter.
These protests may have no effect, but they
show the presistency and devotion of Mr..
Blane's friends in this city to his cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

New York Mail and Express (Dep01
Mr.. Blsinv's most passionate enenies-if
they be fair men aud capable of any degree
of manly magnanimity-w admit that he
has reached the height of supreme devotion
to his party and of large-minded considera-
ton, not only in declining TO exhibit no
trace of personal gref> of ambitions, but in
stating the situation of his party that it will
make its selection without fear of any ''sulk-
ing in their tents" on the part of Mr. Blaine's
most devoted followers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

the remark, I'VE are told the wicked stand
on slippery ground Just then his feet
struck the uneven and slippery place and
down he went. Brother ID. at once rejoined,
Ar first. questioned the propriety of your
quotation but must confess | am now com
PEELED to admit it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

History is invaluable in its instructions
as to right conduct in the affairs of men.
II Is even more than philosophy teaching
by example. Yet a generous and trust
ing people are apt to be too forgiving of
those who have betrayed or ignorantly
misted them. Else the government of
sixty millions of Americans would not be
today in the hands of the party which
made war on the Mon and covered the
land with orphans. The Bourbons are in
the saddle AS they were ia the wears Of
Pierce aud Buchanan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18
STATE NEWS.


LIyERMoRE FAILS Our correspondent
Feb. 10: The engine and boiler for the
creamery at Fayerte arrived here this week
The creamery question il progressing finely.
A large lot of the plate iron for the Otis
Falls works is made by the Portland company.
Another snow blockade. The noon train
arrived hours late and knapps train came
in at 1.30 donble headed but three and one
half hours late. The wind throughout the
night was severe.-No lecture Wednesday
evening in the Grand Army course, as Rev. r.
Gerrish did not arrive. Ii is hoped he may
favor us later on.
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AKoosToOK.

HoCLToS--Our correspondent writes ::
The spring term of Kicker Classical Institute
began Monday Thirty-two couple attended
Mr.. Roberson's dancing school Friday even
ing.-There will be an invitation bail Feb
2l~t. Music furnished BY Andrews-Sever-
al Colby students returned home last Satur-
day. They will remain during the seven
weeks yacation.-Rev. Hudson Sawyer and
wife will leave the latter part Of this week
for Virginia. Poor health compells Mr.
Sawyer to take vacation of two months
Services at the Episcopal church will be
omitted during his absence.--The Dairy
Maids Convention given by the students of
the Institute. last Wednesday in the Opera
House was a great Wording Hall
plumbers are at work replacing the pipes in
the cellar that fruze up and bursted during the
cold snap. Quite portion of the plastering
is badly frozen and checked. The work of
laying the tioors is being pushed forward
rapidly.
An alarm of fire in Houlton recently wa-
caused by the burning out of a chimney in
the residence of Mr.. Geo. W Sanford on
High Street.. The prompt arrival of aid by
neighbors and the hose company prevented
the destruction of the house. as the heated
bricks of the chimney had set fire 10 the
wood work
The members of the Caribou Chautauqu a
Circle are preparing for celebration of
Washngtons birthday, in which they will
represent various historic characters in APP
propriate Costume. The entertainment will
probably occur Monday evening 18th. Place
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

DeGrasse Fox, of Philadelphia is soon TO
issue small handbook giving the floor plans
and short description of the numerous cot
tages he has for rent at Bar Harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

One by one the bird BULLS his nest II
you desire to build up your health and you
have constipation and headache, or indiges-
ton, Warmers Log Cabin Liver Pills will
surely aid You. Price - cents a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

Mrs. Henderson, New York City writes:
II had not slept for forty-eight hours: wa.
coughing all the time. My brother bought
ten cent bottle of Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam. and the first dose broke the cough,
and | was better at once. After using one
70 cent bottle was cured. have no hesita-
ton in recommending it." febl4d&wIw
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The PASSPORT Sentinel saws :

As two of our well known and popular
clergymen met ON Water street one day this
week, one of them slipped on the icy walk
and fell, without injury however. Brother
II. proffered his sympathy but tempered with
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Lost and Found.

A reward for the man that presents better
thing than the Hop Plasters for all pains.
aches and weaknesses. Soothes, strengthens
and vitalizes the parts. % cts. Hop Plaster
Co, signature on the back of plaster. OBJ
serve il. febI4eodAwIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18

MA and reliable Medicines are the best
wv todepend upon. Acker's Blood Ell.
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm.
purities ofthe Blood. In every form of Scrof
ulous. Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, 1t d
invaluable. For Rheumatism, has no equal
J. NJ. Mixer, 1874 Water street, druggist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-18
HANCOCK.

BAR HARBoR Our correspondent writes,
Feb. l6: We were just complmenting our
seves on our emergence from a reign of ice
on Frenchmans Bay, when we were blessed
with another cold wave and good prospects
for another ice bound week. The ferry boat
made its first appearance on this side of the
ing ice has been SO abundant. that it was only
with the greatest difficulty that she reached
here this morning. Our traders are running
short on stock. and complain considerably
about the action of the Maine Central in this
matter. but any one with ii reasonable mind
can easily see that Mr.. Thicker has already
done even more than he was called upon to do
under the circumstances. The past wear has
been a memorable one for Bar liarbor. She
is manifesting a steady and healthy growth
Although last season was not marked by the
rush and jam of the preceding one yet we
think that the impression made upon the pub
lie and the attachments formed for the place
will ultimately result in much good. IIulrs
Cove seems to he taking the lead this year,
in building. Four very fine cottages have
been built there this fall ranging in cost from
s., 000-Si0 900 with the immediate prospect
of scores of others.--In Bar Ilarbor proper
many beautiful and costly cottages are being
built and among their owners will be found
some of the leading men of the country.
Real estate contrary to the pre-
dictions of Many still holds up and al
though there i no activity at present We hear
faint rumors of large syndicate, hcing formed
for the improvement of this famous summer
resort.
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Special advertisements

Small advertisements, not exc..s,.
coming under the head Of WAyrsns ,nfse In
70 LET. LOST, &c, will be inserted Be-, sos sAls
for 70 cents, three times for 70 cents ses one
iU5 % esn'sn pad In advance IL NOT
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PIN',BSt or

STfTsoN.-tfur correspondent writes. Feb
II Another severe storm which has DELAYED
the mail somew hat.--A few DAYS ago Mr.
VIM. Fly while returning from Bangor met
with a serious accident. While standing be
side his horse which he hal stopped from
some cause he suddenly became unconscious
and fell forward the horse started His
escape from a sudden death seems almost a
miracle. The most severe wound was on
the head. He is slowly recovering.
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SDME. RSET

FAiRFIELp.--our correspondent writes
Feb. Il: The funeral of Mrs Ifllman took
place "Wednesday afternoon from her home at
the residence of her sou, q. W. Lawry.-
Miss Lizzie Woodman of Houlton was in
town Tuesday night.-Ozas McFadden,
brother of F.. W McFadden of this place
arrived here Monday night. and in the even
ing was stricken with paralysis from which
he never recovered. He died THURSDAY .
NJ. and will be buried SATURDAY at No. An
son.-A good number went from here to
Waterville Wednesday night to see Held by
the Enemy" All were much pleased The
acting was tirst-class, and We bespeak for
them a full house wherever they go.-Miss
Mary Pratt is to have charge of the art table
at the fair. Bytheway don't fail to attend this
fair next TUESDAY, Wednes day and Thursday
joy is TO furnish the music for the ball next
Week.-Mrs. Mabel Emery left Wednesday
night for a visit to Westhrook. Mass-Ed
Heath of Skowhega was in town Thursday.
Mrs. 5. b. kenrick attended a reception in
Waterville Wednesday evening. Il. p. Tot
man and wife leave next week for Washing
ton, ID. C.-The schools in the back part of
the town close this.week. They are all in a
first rate condition. Supervisor Weeks keeps
all The schools up to the mark.
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needed. One New York Agents hrst ors s,sIlereuc,
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