Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-01

ton to this, and to promote disreputable be-
havior in the meeting. in order to create
sentiment against proposed resolutions OF the
requesting Congress to grant suf-
frage in the district and also to furnish an
excuse for the Mississippi intimidation and
murder of colored voters. the Massachusetts
Syndicate, composed Of
the most prominent Democrats cunningly
placed. il is said, $500 whiskey fund within
the reach of the convention The next morn
ing the Democratic papers appeared in double
loaded columns gloating over what they chose
to call fair sample of the negro in poll
tics claiming that the South was but acting
in self-defence when, with shot guns. lit ter
rorized the colored man into abstaining from
taking part in political meetings. and casting
his vote at the polls. But the factis, though
no one will excuse the colored man for fol-
lowing so low an example. that nothing &C.
Cured at this meeting which could compare
in disreputability with some of the Demo
cratic primaries held in New York City and
Ohio.
The PRESIDENT TAXES A WALK.
A decided sensation was created here yes
terday when it was learned that President
Cleveland had actually taken a walk in the
streets. He does not care 10 mingle with the
multitude, and he has never, so far as
know, taken walk upon our streets or ave
nues during the nearly three years of his adj
ministration. But, on Friday last, late in the
afternoon, he ami Secretary Fairchild were
seen going up Pennsy lyania avenue towards
Georgetown, talking very earnestly. They
were followed at short distance by man
who appeared TO be detective, probably TO
see that no Guteaus were lurking on the
street corners No President since the war
has ever made himself so much at home in
our city as did General Grant. When Gen
eral of the army he usually walked to his
office, distance of a mile, and, later, when
| President, he used to walk down Pennsylv Iva
MIA avenue nearly every pleasant day. In
| these walks he was almost invariably alone.
He was never followed by curious crowd,
and had no unpleasant experiences. When
ever he was saluted he always bowed cour-
teOusly in return, and the people loved him.
But between Mr.. Cleveland and the people
there exists nothing in common, not even the
streets.
JOKE BY TIE SPEAKER.
| Sunset Cox, of New York, now Speaker
pro TEN. of the House of Representatives
| cannot resist his constitutional tendency to
| humor even when in the chair and ruling on
parliamentary law. 4 few days since cues
ton WAS before the House, of which nearly
every one seemed to have the same opinion
and when division of the House was called
| for. Mr.. Cox said, Those in favor of the
motion will arise and stand until they are
counted" Not member arose from hi,
seat. Mr.. Cox waited for a moment il
silence, glanced over the House and said
Ayes, none. The ayes will be seated anC
the noes will rise" This sally was greeted
with a round of applause.
A NEWSPAPER BUILDS ITSELF MoNU
MENT.
| The finest private edifice in Washington i
the one recently completed by the Baltimore
Sun, and it is known as the ''Sun Building.
This paper has large circulation among old
time Washington people who, during the war
sympathized with the South. In 1861 or g.
it became so violent in its tone that thu
Secretary of War issued an order suppressin,
il, but, through strong influence and promise
of better behavior, the order was not carried
into execution. Since the advent of tn
present administration it has been more pros
porous than ever. Very soon after Mr.. Cleve
land was elected the propretors of The Sun
began the erection of this magnificent build
ing. 1t is located on Street, northwest
two squares from the Treasury building. 1
is nine stories high, and the front is of whit,
marble. The rear and sides, which are OF
brick, are painted white Towering as il
does, far above all the surrounding buildings
it is a conspicuous landmark which can b,
seen from almost every part of the city.
do not know the cost of this structure, but i
must have been immense. The interior i;
fitted up in the most expensive manner. The
chandeliers, mantels, and other metal work
including the grand staircase, are of sole
bronze. The stairways alone, am told, COS
S75, 900. The Inter State Commerce Com
mission pays So 900 per annum rental for the
fourth floor The rest of the building il
leased for offices, but think the amount re
ceived pays a very small interest on the in
vestment. | visited the rooms on the eight
story last week to enjoy the view. Til,
building is located in the very heart of tbs
city, and the height is so great that one
seems to be looking down on mammoth
birds eye view" map. old Fort Washing
ing which is several miles below Alexandria
can be seen very plainly, and the country i
visible for many miles around.
. SLErGHING IN WASHINGTON.
We are IN the midst of protracted freeze
, Ii Is excellent sleighing, and fennsyivan
avenue was lively thoroughfare yesterday
The mercury was down to 30 deg. All navi
CATION on the river has ceased. and ice cut
ting has begun, Skating to Alexandria i
now very popular.
! Scorer PoTAToEs.
The soil in the neighborhood of Washing
ton does not produce the best potatoes, am
those who know what good potatoes are
select the ones coming from the Mother
and western states. The crop in those state
having failed. we are now eating Scotc
potatoes. and very nice ones they are, too
They are sold in large sacks, said to conta
three bushels each. at $500 per sack. Blu
after all, one feels slight misgiving in eat
ing these foreign tubers, as if it savored o
disloyalty.
Mrs. GRANT.
Mrs. L. s. Grant and Col. Fred Grant an
wife have been here during the past week
the former being the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Senator Stanford
kENNEREC.