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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
The West Virginia Circular.

Senator Kenna, who is the Chairman of
the National Democratic Congressional
Committee, ha- been sending circulars TO
all the Postmasters in West Virginia re-
que-ting them to draw up and forward to
him lists of the names and politics of the
patrons of their offices. When the fact
Of the distribution of this circular was
made known some days ago it does not
appear that it was met with any disaproval
at the White House. BY the ordinary
Democrats it seems to have been accepted
quite a. matter of course; by the Mug
wunp Democrats it il received more with
anger The New York Times observes
With characteristic mildnesS:
No one who knows the Presidents avowed
views on the baseness of prostituting the
public service TO the party ends can fail to
feel that this circular throws dscredit upon
his sincerity and exposes him to the dis
agreeable suspicion of permitting to be done
IN his own interest, or in that of the party
with which he is indissoubly connected in
the public mind, things which he has heartily
and publicly condemned If Mr.. kenna has
any respect for the President he will send
out from the Senate Chamber, as Chairman
of the Congressional Committee no more
circulars of this sort. II he is not prevented
from doing so by respect for the President,
Mr.. Cleveland will do well to protect himself
by requiring the Postmaster General to in
struct the PostmaSters to refrain from the
partisan work to which Mr.. Mckenna invites
them
Considering the character of the otieuse
spoken of, how completely does the Mug
wump editor dip his pen in milk and
water.
DR. George Washb urn, the president of
Robert College. Constantinope. one of
the ableSt observers of the European
situation and with exceptional sources of
information, expresses the opinion in II
letter to the New \ ork Independent that
while war is always possible so long as
Russia keeps the Bulgarian question I'M
settled, $50 long - Europe resist her adj
vance she will neither crush nor absorb
Bulgaria. For the present DIR. Wash
burn expresses the opinion that the pro-
grcSS of Russian conquest has been
checked. Even 'if she attacks Austria
there will no doubt be a terrible war. but
in the end Russia will be beaten.
The New Haven Register (Dcm.) an
nounces that seven members of the
delegation from Connecticut to the ST.
LoniS convention will oppose the choice
tioual committee. but the Hartford Post
warns the Register not to be too confident,
a it had similar antiipatious in 1880, but
was disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
The Anti-saloon Conferences.

According TO present indications the
second Anti-Saloon Republican National
Conference. to be heldin Cooper Institute.
New York city, on May and 3, will be a
political event of considerable magnitude.
The responses to the invitations to send
delegates have been prompt and hearty,
and all sections Of the country will be
adequately represented. As an illustra-
ton of the enthusiasm which the move
ment is arousing at the west, it is an
nounced that Is prominent citizens of
Minnesota, with Bishop Ireland at their
head, are pledged az delegates from their
State. This conference is full of promise
for the anti-saloon cause in the United
States. We believe that it Is also full of
promise for the Republican party. The
past few months have been full of en-
couragenient TO the anti-saloon Republi-
can cause. and the conference which meets
next month In New York city deserves
and doubtless will receive the careful at
tention of the Republican masses. The
anti-saloon declaration Of principles is:
/. 4 free vote and an honest count, East
West, North, and South, for the poor and
weak, as well "a the rich and strong.
2. Protection for American homes against
the saloon. An unceasing warfare upon it by
the most effective method.
3. Protection for American industry
against the low wages and cheap capital OF
other countries not for the benefit of few
[ but of all.
4 Education of American children, ever
If those who have the most must help most
Tbi. il sound RepublicaniSn and sounC
| Americanism of the very best and highes
I type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
4 Republican State Convention
win be held In
E0R0MBEGA HALL, BANGOR
Thursday, April 26, 1888,
Al IL 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 large and four
aitere.tes attend the National Convention 70 De
heid st Chicago. Illinois. on Tuesday, June 18th,
isss. and transactIng any other business that may
properly come before 1T.
The basis Of representation will be as follows
Each city, town, and plantation will be entitled to
one desgate and for each seventy five votes ea. for
the Republican candidate for Governor in 1sc4, an
additional delegate and for fraction Of forty votes
an additional delegate
The state Committee will be In session In the
sepfion room Of the Hall at nine O'Clock the
ing Of the Convention for the purpose Of receiving
the credentials Of delegates.
All electors Of Maine without regard TO past polif
cal differences, who 10 sympathy with the senti
nents expressed in the call Of the Republican
National Committee for the Republican National
Convention, cordially invited TO unite with the
Republicans Of the state In selecting delegates to
this Convention.
Per order Republican State Committee.
JOSEPH II. MASLEY, Chairman.
WILLIS II. WING, secretary.
AUGUSTA. MAIZE. February II, lssa.
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Here and There.

One of the hoy wonders" who i. attract
ing great deal of attention just now is
Master Dana Holt Dixfeld boy whose per
formauces upon the cornet are said to be
truly wonderful. The Bangor Commercial
says of him
The boy is certainly wonder. He is bu,
a mere child and quite small of his age, and
he has childish voice. He commenced his
career on the coruet at the advanced age of
four years and is never happy for moment
when the instrument is out of his hands He
practices six hours day and works at the
mos, difficult music all of the time. He was
never allowed to do much solo playing until
last fall having worked hard at exercises all
of the time. The little fellow is enthusiastic
over the work and saws that he means TO work
hard and be cornetist one of these days
His people live in Dixfield in this state but he
passes all his time in Boston hard at work
study wing. No one can have any idea of his
playing until they have heard him and as
constituent is in store for all when they first
listen to his brilliant execution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
REAL ESTATE
Transfers OF Real Estate stn Kennebec
County.

The following are the transfers of real
estate in Kennebec County for the week end
ing Saturday, April 2l:
ALBIox.-George W Larrabee of Albion to H. i.
Durgin of i'd town, land in Albion, 900.
AUGUsrA.-Charles Tyler of Manchester, 10 Ira
Tyler of said town, land in Augusta. certain consid
erations; Nathaniel Saben of Augusta 10 Charles F.
>aben of said city. land in Augusta, 81; benjamin
+. Fuller Vt Hallowell TO Love T. Beck of Augusta,
land and buildings in Augusta, s495; William II
Jones of Augusta tn Lendall Iiteomb of said city,
land and buildings In Augusta, valuable eonsdera
ton; Larkin VI. Leland of Augusta TO John II
Church Of said city, land in Augusta, sl.ooo;
observation-disclosures II. Wyman. sewal Spaul
ding, and Joseph Hereom. Seleetmen of Belgrade
to Mrs Martha Staples of said town, land on Hoyt''
Island. slo.
Decentralization Cole of Fairfield TO Thomas
Kennedy of Benton, land in Benton, els.
CHELsEA--Solomon +. Hopkins of Whiteheld &c
7. }. shanahan Of Chelsea. land and buildings in
Chelsea $3.50.
CLINToN.-James Mckenney of Clinton 10 Aaron
NJ. Eidridge of said town, land in Clinton. $40.
FAYErrE.-Willard NJ. Taylor TO Benz. W. Har
rinan Of Readfeld. land in Fayette $500.
GARpINER.-Charles VI. Roberts of West Gardi
nsr 10 stephen W. Townsend of Gardiner, land ant
buildings in Gardiner, 500
Observation-Disclosures A. Benner of Monmouth t,
Elmer C. Chick of said town land in Monmouth. $50
MANCHESTER AUGUSTA AND SIDSEf.-Charle
! Tyler of Manchester 10 Lucinda Farnham of Bel
grade, land in Manchester, Augusta and Sidney
certain considerations.
| RANDoLPH.-Ella Ladd of Randolph TO Rich
ard &. Moody OF said town. land Ii
Randolph, 900; Leora b. Preble of Randolph Il
susan A. Meady, land and buildings in Randolph
| $500.
RoME-Lilla NJ Whitman of Benton to George A
Gibbs of said town land and build ngs in Rome, s2lj
NAssALBoRo.-Dora NJ. Whitehouse of Vassal
| bore TO Eliza Whtehouse of said town, land an,
buildings in Nsssalboro, slo0; Eliza j. Jones o
China 10 Charles II. Hanson OF Naasalboro, land Il
Vassalboro. 500.
WATERviiLE.-Marshall HAYES of Waterville I,
ltpFfrui. Y Rrunch of said land n WasprXilip
81, Horace and A. H.. Purinton TO Peter Rodericl
of said city land in Waterve, sl60.
| WISDsoR.-Josiah IL. scates of Windsor to sum
ner Z. Barton of said town, land and buildings il
Windsor, $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
Tho Bourbon Fraud In South Carolina
February 18th. lSs

According to the most reliable informa-
ton from independent sources about one
third Of the voters of South Carolina gov
ern the State with an unrea4oning and iron
despotism. But the crime and fraud by
which Col. William Elliott has been placed
In the National House of Representatives
surpasses all of like tendencies. Robert
Small contests the 4eat before Democratic
majority in that body. He is well remcm-
bcred az the courageous colored man who
took the steamer Planter out of Charlie -ton
IIarbor in the spring of 1862 and delivered
her to the Federal blockading fleet lie
served several term. in Congress. and in
1884 had been reelected over the Colonel
Elliott who now, by means of fraud and
trickery, holds the seat to which his Re
publican opponent il entitled. Smali's
district was deliberately created for him in
the Bourbon gcrrymander of the State.
1t was known as the Black District, aud
thirty-seven counties or parts of counties
entered into it, massing heavy coored
population there. But the South Carolina
Bourbons could not keep their hands of
this solitary Republican district. In lsS6
they made up their minds to steal it, and
they did steal il, by fra,lulcntly emitting
from the count about 1900 votes cast for
Mr.. Small. Even in South Carolina such
a high-handed robbery could not pass I'M
noticed and uncritcised. 4 few bold aud
honest Democrats broke through their
party trammels sufficiently to condemn
the election thcvery, ~ il deserved to be.
The Greenville Daily News, a Democratic
organ, said:
1--WE do not believe the Democratic party
of this section will accept the responsibility
for this election, and we know it ought not
to do il. The facts aud figures will be
brought out and put before the world and if
the Democrats in Congress give Colonel
Elliott the seat they will be held before the
world AS aiding and abcttng crime and re-
ceiving its results. The harm is not onl, in the
future. This election destroys the work of
years. We have claimed perSistenty that all
the doubtful methods we have used in cleo
tons were Justifable rs being necessary for
self-preservation To defend our families from
barbarism and corruption. That claim is
just and true. and ON il we have won toera-
tion and sympathy. Now our encmies-aud
we have plenty of them-will point to this
election as evidence that we have been living.
and will cite its wantonness 10 prove that We
have been inspired only by greed for power.
and the determination to deprive the negro
Of political rights"
In refusing to investigate this case--for
that is what its long postponement will
amount To, the Democratic party through
Its Representatives in Congress really
makes this gross fraud and robbery its
own. Ii ia effect indorses the peculiar
methods by which Small was cheated out
Of his election in a district which was
naturally Republican by an enormous ma
jority. Moreover, as far rs it can do so,
1t sets 1t seal of approval on the employ
ment Of such methods in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

Spain, and not England. France or Italy.
possesses the fastest cruising war ship
ahoat-the Reina Regente, There are
probably not half a dozen merchant
steamers which could escape her, and she
could run down any of our own present
or contemplated cruisers with the utmost
ease. The fact that this Spanish Reina
Regente can steam II knots an hour.
while Is knots is the best the Atlanta or
that 1t will be some time yet before the
American navy Is what it ought to be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
WALDO.

SEARsNoSr.-Our correspondent writes
Apr 90: II is now certain that new build
ing is to be built here this summer. A sub
scription paper has been passed about and
$500 has been subscribed and the balance
to make $4,000 is sure to come.-O- D. Will
son. W. E Caswell and c. B. Farrar were
chosen delegates TO the convention at Bangor
and Waterville at the Republican caucui
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
Democratic Tribute to Blaine's Popu-
laritY.
{ From the BRooKrYx EAGLE Ind. DEN.

From the BRuoKrYN EAGLE (Ind. DEN I
The hold Of Mr. Blaine on his party is al
most without u parallel in the history of
American politics. Nothing resembling it
has been since in the Wing deitcation of
Henry Clay. Defeat ut the polls has only
strengthened him among his Republican fol-
lowers and admirers. His absence from the
country has failed to prevent constant re-
iteration of the demand for his candidature
Even his explicit letter of withdrawal has not
sllcnccd the clamor for his renewed ac-
ceptance of authoritative Republican leader
ship. That this feeling in the Republican
party is standing menace to the prospects
of other statesmen who aspire to nomination
is Just as clear as that Ir. Blaine is in no
wise to blame for its constant projection on
the public view Ii rises above and beyond
any restraint that leadership or the resources
of factional combination can impose. In the
situation as disclosed by the actual work of
the preliminary canvass it is fixed and por
tentous fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

What You coughing yet my friend?" ''Of
course my cold is no better We'll. don't
stand on the order of going, but 20 to the
druggist and get bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, quick" He went, and he was straight
way made happy.
For burns, scalds. and other wounds Sal
Walton Oil has proved itself to be the bes,
remedy ever used. All druggists sell it for
rs cents a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
A Miniature Picture of Louisiana Poll.
tics

Brooklyn Eagle lind. Dem
The white voters of Louisiana are in dis
unct minority. The inclination of the black
majority is toward Rcpubicanism. The
process called bulldozing has been applied
by Democrats to secure and retain control
Once established the system of suppression
aud repression has easily. been sustained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

The present contest for the Republican
nomination the Cleveland Leader believes.
Is not bitter enough to leave dangerous
feuds behind, but is animated enough TO
speak well for the condition and prospects
Of the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
3rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Republican Convention.

The Republicans Of the Third Congregational Dis
trict Of Maine, composed Of the counties u SOner-
Set Kennebec Hancock and WBido. are requested
to send dele gates 10 a convention to be held at the
Town Hall In Wateryiile. on "wednesday the 18Th
day Of April A. u. l, at II O'Clock a. VI. for the
purpose Of nominating II candidate for kepre-enta.
tive to the 81 Congress Of the United states and
ddate for Presidential Eleet0r also elect two Dele
Fxtes and two Alternate Delegates TO the Eepubll-
can National Convention, to BE- held AZ Chicago,
Illinois June 10Th. Isss and to select n District
Committee.
The basis Of representation will be follows
Each City, Town aud Plantation Will BE- entitled 10
one Dergate, and for each IS votes east for COVER
nor Rodwell In lsH6 additional Delegate. and for
. fraction Of 20 votes In OF - votes adi
tfonal Delegate.
February 18th. iSrs.
l.. l.. WALTON, p.rattie,,,
WN.PFrKfNs. upi.',ict
j. u. HOPKINS, (o,I,i,,
J. o. JonSsoS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

There was 5000 Democratic majority in
Rapides parish, Louisiana. the total
yet the Atlanta Constitution SAYS that
when Watterson admits Democratic frauds
In the South his remarks should apply to
Kentucky only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

So many and such strong endorsements
of Ex-senator Harrison's candidacy are
coming from county and township conven-
tions in Indiana that there is not enough
variety to make the canvass interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
TARGET AND TRAP.

There will be meeting of the Capitol Rifle Clut
at the Sportsmen's Headquarters, gun store of J. A
Fairbanks, Wednesday. Apr, 25th, at 30 o'clocl
+. NJ, 10 elect officers. Fer order of Capt. W. $
Choate, President. All gentlemen interested in the
sports cordially invited to be present there il
quite growing interest in rifle practice and to
organize-a Revolver Club.
Also there will be meeting above. of the
members of the Cushnoc Gun Club. Per order OF
J. W. Harlow President. Gentlemen interested OF
intending to Join the club invited to be present
There is every indication Of an unusually active
season and already there reports coming in
from all parts, showing that of the gun
rifle and revolver clubs are hard at work
The international Rifle Tournament Newark n J.
July to Is
Spring meeting of the Massachusetts Rifle Associ
alton at Walnut Hill, and the revolver match
between Chey alier Ira Pain and Mr. Bennett 20 IL
make every thing very interesting.
As per order,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

The strong feature of Mr.. Allison,
candidacy. the Dies Moines Register saws
Is the fact that every Republican in the
United States can support him heartily
and enthusiastically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

A solid and enthusiastic Michigan dele
CATION for Alger would place that State in
the best position before the Republican
National convention, the Detroit Tribune
thinks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
The Mugwumps Confess Cleveland'i
Failure.
Harper's Weekly Mug }

We can not even admit that the reform
law within its limits has been really enforced.
The general result will be. therefore. that
the Administration will have done practical
" nothing to restrain the hand of a spoils
successor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

The forecast Of the Cincinnati CONNER
cial Is that Senator Sherman will have
more than 800 votes on the first ballot at
Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

runners yet.-EIlis Hatch moved a house last
Monday He had 81 yoke of oxen and eight
horses to haul it. One hundred men took
| dinner at his place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
LINCOLN.

CEDAR GRovE.-Our correspondent writes
April %: Superintendent L. II. Barker
has employed number of men for the pur-
pose of tearing down the ice houses at Car
ney's Point The lumber will be brought
here by water with the intention of building
houses to rent by the first of June.-Our
school is progressing finely. Mr.. Leary is
liked very much.-Mss Abbie G.. Twycross
is improving in health.-A surprise party
met at your correspondents Friday evening.
Among the guests were Mrs. Gideon Barker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cotton, Elvardo
Houdlctte and son Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mcdonald, Mr.. George Killam and Mr.
Convers r. Gray of South Dresden. Good
music and singing, and all enjoyed it very
much.-We were glad to see our old friend
the Star of the East. Saturday Jason Me-
Fadden left here last week ms fireman on
tug boat.-There will be Ball at Dresden
Mills May night. The Dresden band will
entertain an hour before the grand march at
s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25
i'ENOBsCOT.

CoRINNA.-Our correspondent writes Apr
% Mr.. T. F. Burrill is making extensive
additions to the post Office building by raising
the roof and finishing tenement.-NHs.
Clara Adams, formerly of Cornna, died in
Boston last week, and her remains were
brought to her old home Saturday night
Mr.. J c. Pease will attend the session of
the grand lodge of Good Templars. to be
held in Bangor this week. The following
delegates were chosen to attend the Republic
can convention at Bangor J. $. Burrll. J,
H Steward, J. II. Crowell, A. NJ. Burton.
A grand calico ball is advertised for MAY lists
DIXMoNT.-our correspondent writes Apri
23d Republican caucus Tuesday. April "a.
Rome P. Thorudike is sick with the
measles.-Irving Garland came home last
week from Rockland, where he has been
attending the business ege.-Allan H.
Piper is at work on his new slaughter house.
He intends to start his meat cart next week.
The spring term of High School closes next
Friday There is quite a stir after working
oxen in this section.
SOMERSET.
CANAAN.-Our correspondent writes April
% There has been an unusual number of
deaths in town within a few months The
Free Masons have been called to paw their
last uOHbfs W Nlitt VI lntiE uitHlpprs since
December. Sunday, April 18TH they placed
the remains of Mr. Sam'l Cover in the tomb
VINO died the 18th very suddenly of supposed
heart disease.--On Monday, April 10th, Mr..
Lothrop Getchell passed away, after lnger-
ing and painful illness. He was a man of
sterling worth, and will be deeply lamented
by large circle of friends Truly a good
man has fallen.-Thursday, April 10, an aged
widow lady died at the residence of her son,
Frank Rand. The funeral occurred on Sat
urdsy last. There are several more in town
very sick, some quite low.-'Just horrid" is |
the descriptive adjective for the roads at
kimball, an insane sol |
der, was carried TO the Asylum at Augusta |
from this place. He has a wife and two small |
children at Moore's Mills. Horace Blaisdell |
" no has had the care of him for few weeks |
past, accompanied him.
PALMYRA.-Our correspondent writes |
April ed c. B. Hilton, Esq. of Bradley, |
was in town on business last week Charles
Farnham has leased Geo. Mills farm for the |
coming year, and Mrs. Mills has gone TO
Boston to join her husband.-Prof Treu-
holm. in his variety entertainment, exhibited
to small but appreciative audience at the
school house last Saturday evening.
MERcER.-our correspondent writes, Apr
"a; Julia Gray has been obliged to give up
her singing school for a while at least on &C
count of i'll health. She has gone TO Madison
% visit relatives.-Frizzell & Whitcomb en-
oloy 10 men at their saw mill, Ten work by
lay and five by night.-Allen & Walker are
stacking their box lumber of which they have
several thousand to fill their contracts to
,arties in Norridgewock. -The roads are al
most impossible. The stage comes onl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-25

The following are the transfers of real
estate in Kennebec County for the week end