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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31
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The decade and a half extending from
the passage of the low tariff law of 1916 to
the beginning of our tiyil war has been
trul, railed the golden period of our his
tory .-~ApLAl T.. SrrvEN>o> NJ Blooming
ton. III.
Indeed, by whom: James Buchanan.
the last Democratic president, prior to the
war of the Rebellion in his aunual message
to Congress very artly described the con-
,iition of Affairs during that golden period.
lie said
- With unsurpassed plenty IN al The pro-
slartiYns aud AT the clements If natural
,rsaltk. or manufactures hare sHs-
vcndesf: oar psblic FORKS arr Retarded:
orr prirate enterprises ri dlfereat kiads
are abandoned: Had thoHsoi.eis IF useful
iefi.arsrs are Hro"n out Of employ
mcut ard reduced to rant. Ne hare
,l.,ssessesl III the elements u mGferidi
,esaltk ia rich abundance, and get, nat
tcifAsfaRaiEa all these a'lrastf9eS, our
reuRtry. ia lis mosetara Interests, is in
DEPIORdBLE CONDITION."
Now here Is an obvious disagreement
between Democratic authorities about Il
most interesting and instructive period of
our national life. Adlai Stevenson works
himself into quite glow over it and pro-
nouuces it the golden period of our
history tin the other hand President
buchanan, who occupied the executive
chair OF the nation during very important
portion of this period. and whose chances
for observation mas reasonably be
supposed to have been quite as good as
those of Akiai Stevenson, draws a very
sousbre picture of the condition of affairs at
that time and declares the country to have
been in q DepiOrabtc CoHsfifi0n."
/ A moments consideration of the exactly
+ opposite opinions entertained by these two
/ Democrats must convince the esu,iil reader
,hst--siuce beth cannot be righs--Aldai is
at fault He has been led by bis exuberanee
Of free trade zeal. and his imperfee. knowl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

The Mad Magician is the title of the
book to be issued soon by the Hidden
Medicine Company. lntcrspcrscd with the
story will be found well executed photos
of all the presidential candidates, and IN
addition the book will contain an illustrated
medical address, entitled you VIII Be
company will begin to distribute The
Mad Magician" early in September.
The fourth annual Labor day celebration
will be specially celebrated by the Portland
Lewiston and the Kennebrc Valley central
labor unions. The great celebration Of The
dav will be at Lake Maranocook next Mon
LAY. in which all the central labor unions
will participate. In previous years the Gel
ebrations have been held at Sebago lake
There will be n large attendance from The
kennebec Valley to the Maranocook cele
bration. The committee has expended
much more for prizes than any year before
and many distinguished guests are 10
present. The orator of the day viii be H.
J. Skcfiiugton of the Boot & Shoe Worker
International MON.
Onc scarcely realizes the magnitude Of
summer travel in this State. but faint idea
may be had from watching the trains nos
loaded with the great exodus of summer
travellers. Not only is the capacity of the
ordinary passenger ears being taxed at this
time by travellers many of whom are tourists,
hut there is not nearly enough room in The
Pullman cars for those who wish to make
use of that elegant and comfortable means
of travel. Seats and bertbs are engaged
weeks ahead and it is impossible 10 get cars
enough here to filI the demand. !, ia com
mon to see this week the trains that 20
through here for Boston have four Pull
d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

The State tar for lss2 under Demo
cratic Governor was 81 .063 509.9l. The
State tar in 1852, under Republican rule
was S05t.7At 90. Balance in favor OF
p,,tl;,..,, ,,Ia ss0n Jan NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

In 1859 under Governor Plaisted. Au-
gusta received from the State treasury IN
rebate for school purposes So, 246. 80.
In 1891, under Republican rule, the school
fund rebate to Augusta amounted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

Several took advantage of the fair weaths,
Tuesday to go to the fair at Bangor, fesrin,
rain the latter part of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

Thi. IS national campaign and
national issue, are naturally 70 the front
II is therefore significant fact that Maine
Democrats have not dared to face such is
sues but have euleayorcd 10 distract the at
tenton of the people from them. amt the
deplorsble weakness Of the National I'en.-
oerscy. WHEN It rofnes TO principles, h'
getting up hue and cry over state cSpen-
litures II requires considerable nerve to
do this in the face of the fact that under
Republican rule, the rate of state taxation
has been reduced from fce 10 tWO and
three quarters mills m the dollar Of
the state valuation the lowest rate of state
taxation, with the exception of the first two
years of Governor Bnrlelghs alnin'tra-
ton, that there has been s,nre the var
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

Bert Griffith, compo,itor in Aliens, !,
very sick with typhoid fever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31
Hon. William Nszi.|'y,k.,
OF OHIO,
Will speak at

OLD ORCHARD, saturday afternoon, sept B.
rfrT~fIEi.p. Monday evening, September >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

In lss2 amber Democratic rule, the State
tax of kennebsc county was Sl04 947i5.
In 1891 under Republican rule, 1t was
Sa5. 1886. Balance in favor of Reruhh-
can rule St0,703, SO,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31
Daily xsaaebet asass.l
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST y. I'M.
S.ocat S0laticrs,

Called Rack.
From oceans shore and mountains height
They're coming back FROM their yscst!ons
Thus time rcmorseless casts its hight
Again on summertime limitations.
The days of gaycty and dash
Are past they could not last forever.
The youth once more l. shouting cash"
The maid. Fish balls. hash. tipe and s,,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

Last day of August, ls99.
Frosts and autumn leaf excursions ,.~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-31

w. &. T. U. 4P. NJ.
Hot moons, cool nights.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
BURGLARY AT BAxLEY.
A Promising Young Man From MOI
Carolina Turns Out Badly.

A Promising Young Man From North
Carolina Turns Out Badly.
BAxLEY, GA. Aug. Monday night
last the blacksmith shop of w. A. Simmons
Of this town was entered and the greater
part of the most valuable Of his tools was
stolen. Last night George W. Keith, a
young man who came here from North
Carolina the first Of last year, having ar
ranged his trunk preparatory for rekurning
to his native state, was suspected OF being
the burglar aud was arrested by
Marshal Williams. A demand was made
for the examination of his trunk. Pending
the examination, Keith realizing that he
was caught, grabbed his Winchester rife,
fired at Williams and ran. AS Keith ran off
Williams fired at him twice. After the ex>
element and confusion bad somewhat sub
sided, it was asceruained that neither party
had been hit, 50 far as known. Keith made
good his escape. The contents of
the trunk were then examined and
in addition to finding the tools stolen from
Simmons, articles of various kinds we're
found which had been stolen from a dozen
or more persons or the town. Keith is re-
lated to some Of the best and most influen-
tial families of North Carolina He came
here well recommended aud as he was sober
and industrious In his habits, soon gained
the confidence Of the people.
About thirty minutes after Keith made
his escape, J. w. Baxley. who lives near
town was returning home, and riding up
near some one in the dark was shot through
the upper portion OF the thigh. 1t is gener-
ally believed that Keith, thinking he was
being pursued, did the shooting,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05

district met here at noon to-day. Bon.
Frank Flint OF Griffin called the conven-
ton TO order OF the request of the chair
man, who was unavoidably absent, and
nominated Hon. Marcus w. Beck of Butts
for permanent chairman.
After organizing the committee on reso-
buttons retired and brought In a set OF res
olutions indorsiug the action of the Chi
cago convention and pledgtng support to
the nominees OF that convention and the
Democratic party. Then came the presen-
tation Of a candidate for the nomination for
senator. The speech was made by Hon.
Frank Flint OF Spalding. Under the rota-
ton system it was Fayette county's time to
name the democratic standard-bearer. That
county was pesirous that one of her young
men should be honored-Hon. A. o. Bla-
lock. His nomination was unanimous and
enthusiastic by the convention. Mr. Bla-
lock II young man of great ability and
will reflect credit on his constituents who
have thus honored him. His election is a
foregone conclusion. 1t is only question
OF majority now
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
A SPREE ENDED IN a CELL.
The Prisoner Accused of Stealing q
Pistol from a Companion.

The Prisoner Accused of Stealing q
Pistol from a Companion.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. Al. N. .Dunford
Of the firm Of Dunford & Son of Savannah
was locked up at police headquarters on a
charge OF larceny to-day. He is charged
with stealing a pistol from a young man
named Claude Patterson, with whom he
had been taking in the town. About a
year ago Dunford and his father came to
Atlanta and opened a store on Marietta
street The business did not prosper, and
the father and son decided to leave Atlanta
for Savannah, and about six months ago
they started grocery store there. Dun
ford, the son, left Savannah Tues
day night and reached Atlanta
yesterday morning on his way from Mont
gomery. In the afternoon he met Claude
Patterson. Dunford had been drinking
heavily during the day and when he met
Patterson he was in for fun. Late in the
evening the two became involved in qUar-
rel. Patterson accused Dunfo d of stealing
his pistol and had him arrested. When
searched at the station house he had in his
pocket about $500 and railroad ticket to
Montgomery. Dunford is still confined 10
the city prison under the state charge Of
larceny.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
wIMaERLY FULL OF CHEEK.
Re Attributes His Candidacy to Divine
Origin.

Re Attributes His Candidacy to Divine
Origin.
ANERTCUs. GA, Aug. 4.-Bue Fred
Wimberly attended a barbecue In the eastern
part of this county yesterday and made
three hours speech In advocacy Of his claims
for election to congress. he asserted that
his candidacy was Of divine origin. that
after careful communion in prayer he was
convinced that he was the political Moses
selected by God to lead the people Of the
Third district out Of tire wilderness. His
whole speech was intended to excite preju-
dice, both Of race and caste. He appealed
to the few negroes present TO support him
in this race, and boldly asserted that IL
offered the fret opportunity they had had
since the war to vote according to their
honest convictions.
Hon. W. M. Hawkes. aud d. G. Burk.
halter were present and made fine speeches
in REPUTATION of v imberly's unjust charges
and arguments
Capt. E. Taylor was one of the delegates
from Lee county to the third party conven-
ton in this city last Thursday. He Is
brother-iu-law to Judge Allen Fort and
gentleman of character and standing. A
leading citizen of Smithville informed your
correspondents to-day that Capt Taylor as
serted in Smithville yesterday that he could
not support Wimberly aud had concluded
to vote for Judge Crisp
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
BERoKMANs REELECTED.
The GeoT gia Horticulturists Win
Up Their Convention.

The Geor gia Horticulturists Wind
Up Their Convention.
ROME, Ga, Aug. 4.-The second days
session of the Georgia Horticultural Society
was equally as Interesting as yesterdays.
At 10 O'Clock this morning the assemblage
met In Nevins' opera house.
Essays were read by Expert Spoth of the
experimental farm, j. Z. Miller of Rome
aud Mr.. Hope, but the most interesting
event of the days proceeding was the paper
by United States Government Officer
Sherril OF Atlanta, on frost warnings. By
burning slow fires Of straw, rubbish, etc ,
whom there was danger of frost, he showed
how fruit crops would be saved by the cloud
OF smoke.
At noon the delegates were driven out to
Mobleys Springs aud a sumptuous barbecue
was served. go r.ss-o a-
This afternoon an election of officers took
place. President P.5. Berckmans was rs-
elected and g. II. Miller was chosen secre-
tary. -.-..
Athens was selected as the next place of
meeting. The association then adjourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
Base Ball at Blackshear

BLACKsHEAR, Ga. Aug. 4.-In a match
game of ball, played between Blackshear
and Waycross on Tuesday at che latter
place, the game was broken after the third
inning by Umpire Reynolds who was Civ
ing entire satisfaction) becoming i'll. Sgd
bottom was then put in as umpire by Way
cross and made several decisions at which
the Blackshear club rebelled and refused to
play further, the game then standing at
even innings to Din favor of the Black
shear club, who claim the game under the
rule which makes il the duty of the home
team to furnish sufficient number Of police
to keep back the crowd off the field when a
point is being argued between captains Of
clubs, which they failed to do.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
ATLANTA AND WEST POINT.
The Central to Take a More Active
Part in It's Eanagem snt.

The Central to Take a More Active
Part in It's Eanagem snt.
ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 4.-Hereatter the
Central will take al active part in the
management of the Atlanta and West
Point road, which is owned by the Georgia
aud Central largely. The Louisville and
Nashville, through its joint ownership Of
the Georgia, has been practically running"
the West Point road. but at the annual
meeting Of the directory Of the latter road
held to-day, the Central, through Presi-
dent Conner, gave notice that it would
exercise its interest II the future.
new board of directors,
of which Mr.. C)mer was made
member, was elected ard several other
changes were made. The other directors
are w. B. Berry of Newman, e. H. Phinizy
Of Augusta, D. n. Speer Of Atlanta, T. l..
Laugston of Atlanta. A. E. Thornton Of
Atlanta, aad II. G. Fisher of Newman I
New traffic arrangements will be beneficial
to the Central The reports showed the West
Point to be In better condition than any
other road south of the Ohio river.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
IVINGsToN IN LUCK.
Judge Hnlyer withdraws and Lea,

Judge Hillyer Withdrsws and Leaves
Him the Nomination.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 4.-Leonidas Liv-
ingston will have q walk-over for the DEM
ocratic nomination as his own successor for
congress in this district Sincs the action
of Walton county Tuesday the battle
ground has been Rockdale. To-day Judge
George Hillyer. Col. Livingston's opponent,
returned from that county, and this after
noon published a card, formally with
drawing from the contest. Judge
Hillyer acknowledged gracefully that
Col. Livingston had beaten him
already before the Rookdale election is had.
aud therefore retired. Col. Livingston
is now sure OF being a congressman two
years longer. He will have opposition in
Taliaferro, the third party nominee and
Smith. the prohibition candidate, Of course.
but neither one of them will carry a county
in the district, though there is some talk Of
the federation of trades uniting onTaliaferro,
which might make him lively opponent ia
Fulton county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
EGGS TIE ONLY MISSILE.
No Attempt Made at Quitman I
Assassinste Peek and Post.

QUITMAN, GA, Aug. 4.-Ths weeks
Southern Alliance Farmer which reached
here to-day, contains a glaring misrepre-
sentation, to say the least of the third party
rally here last Saturday and concerning
some incidents connecte d with it. Messrs.
Peek and Post, who spoke here that day,
are made to say in an interview that a de-
hberate attempt was made to ASA ssinate
them that night when they were
taking the train to leave This
statement is as untrue IS 1t is ridiculous A
few boys that night treated these men to q
shower Of spoiled eggs, but beyond this no
attempt OF any kind was made TO injure
them. The action of the boys lie condemned
by the better element of both town and
county, and the regret is general that such
thing occurred. In addition to this mis-
representation Messrs. Peek and Post
lay great stress on the fact
that Messrs. Turner, duBignon and
Hammond, who had been invited, were not
here TO go into joint discussion with
them. These gentlemen ali had positive en-
gagements which prevented their being
here, but In addition to this the third party
managers had, on Monday before the
speaking. reconsidered their intention to
divide time and on the day of the speaking
absolutely refused to let Col. r. 6. Mitchell
who was here, speak.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
A DEADLOCK AT GAINESVILLE.
Cooper Has a Big Lead but Lack
Enough Votes TO Nominate.

Cooper Has a Big Lead but Lack
Enough Votes TO Nominate.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, Aug. 4.-The demo-
cratic convention Of the Second congress
sional district was again at work at O'Clock
this morning with the temporary orgsniza-
ton made permanent. Half Of each of the
Duval county contesting delegations were
seated.
After a little more work the convention
adjourned 20 2:30 O'Clock this afternoon,
when the balloting began. Messrs Cooper,
Bullock. Sanchez, Hammond and Yancey
were put in nomination and the voting COM
menced. On the first ballot Cooper had 90,
Bullock 40 odd, and the others we're lower
still. Cooper played along between 81 and
103, and the others rose and fell until about
the twenty-fifth ballot, when Yancey's
name was withdrawn.
After the thirtieth ballot the convention
adjourned until tonight for refreshments.
There are 214 votes. 1t will take 143 to
elect. Therefore, it is possible for Mr..
Cooper to create deadlock, which may not
be broken unless the statesmen get very
much wearied or grow impecuntous from
a long drain on their wallets, as even IL all
the other votes went to any one of the
other candidates they would not elect
BULLOCK LEADS.
GAINESVILLE, FLA. Aug. 5, 2 A. MAJ
the f1fty-soventh ballot tonight a motion
was made to adjourn. 1t was voted down
by l21 to SO.
At the sixty-ninth ballot there was a
break in favor OF Bullock, he running up
to So
BY Hammond falling out at the seventeen
ballot, Alachua's twenty~one votes were
given to Bullock, raising his number, amid
the widest enthusiasm to 10 to Cooper's
1O4 This relation remained about the
same TO the eightieth ballot At o'clock
a. m. motion to adjourn was voted down.
The eighty-second ballot stood; Bullock
los "a, Cooper 1851.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
SAVED FROM LYNCH1NG.
A Columbia County Negro Lodged
Jail at augusta.


A Columbia County Negro Lodged In
Jail at augusta.
AUGUSTA. GA, Aug. 4.-Sheriff Magru-
der OF Columbia county brought Charles
Blount to Augusta tonight and put him in
the county jail here for safe keeping.
Blount is a negro accused of attempting
rape at Sawdust, on the Georgia road. Mrs.
Herbert and her daughter were sleeping in
the same room and were walked from their
sleep by having the covering pulled off
them. A negro was seen standing by the
bed, ana when the woman began screaming
made his escape from a window. Blaunt
was arrested and admits having been
in the room, but says he was
there for the purpose of theft and
not rape. Threats of lynching caused the
sheriff to remove him to Augusta.
Calclough chapel was dedicated by
Father O'Brien to-day. 1t is an addition to
st. Mary's convent, built with money left
by the late Michael Calrlough, a mercha ut
of this city. 1t is substantial memorial
and valuable addition 20 the convent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
HINTON P. WRIGHT DEAD.
Re Killed the Brother of the Lady he
Afterward Married.

Ee Killed the Brother of the Lady he
Afterward Married.
ATLANTA. GA, Aug. 4.-Hinton P.
Wright, lawyer and evangelist who ia
known throughout the state, died late last
night at Marietta, where he was spending
the summer with his family. Mr. Wright
was q son of the late Judge Wright aid
was for while one Of the leading members
OF the Georgia bar. His career was an
eventful one. When a young man he shot
and killed the brother Of the lady who soon
afterward became his wife but is now di-
vorced, Mrs Marie Wright. the noted trav-
cling correspondent Of the New York
Herald. The quarrel between the
two arose on account of the
lady. The killing started Wright on the
downward path, and up to two years ago
he was regarded as wreck morally and
mentally, having lost ali Of his once fine
practice. He was, however, converted at a
tent revival held by Evangelist Culpepper,
and up to the Lime of his death he had in an
earnest but unassuming way been devoting
most Of his time 70 evangelical work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
SESSION OF TIE SENATE.
The Joint Resolution Extending the
Appropriations Passed.

The Joint Resolution Extending the
Appropriations Passed.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The joint resolu-
ton extending the appropriations made by
the sundry C vii Dill OF the last year to Aug.
10 was passed by the Senate this morning.
The Senate took recess until !: 80 o'clock.
The Senate reassembled at the hour named
and immediately after ward a message was
received from the House, announcing that
the speaker had signed the enrolled joint
resolution extending the appropriations to
Aug. 10, aud that the House
insisted on its disagreement to
the Senate amendments on the sundry civil
appropriation bill the worlds fair amend
ment) and agreed TO further conference.
The Vice President, thereupon, signed the
joint resolution and it was sent TO the
President. On motion Of Mr. Allison, the
Senate adjourned till tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
BOMBARDBD WITH HAIL.

Damage TO the Extent of $4,000 In
flicted on Kalamazoo.
KALAMAZOO, MICH, Aug. 4.-The worst
hail storm that ever occurred in this section
came down upon Kalamazoo and the sur
rounding country last evening. causing
about $50, 900 damage to the city and sur
rounding country. Some of the hailstones
measured inches In length and inches In
circumference. Every green house and
skylight in the city was riddled as though
they had been bombarded with grapeshot.
Every corn field within q radius of ten
miles square is a complete loss and oats are
ruined
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
Knife and Pistol.

ALACHUA, FLA, Aug. 4.-Last Saturday
night Joseph E. Middleton, formerly Of So
vannah, cut the throat of Emma Williams,
about six miles from this place. Middleton
is 20 years old and the girl l6. Jealousy was
the cause. Middleton was arrested.
On Sunday evening about :. miles from
this place, Hampton Hathcock shot Young
Levy in the back, killing him instantly
Hathcock is about IS years old, Levy about
II. All the parties are colored. There were
some threats Of lynchiug, but the law pre-
vailed, and both prisoners are now in the
Gainesville jail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-05
Lamar Again cauitte i.

ATLANTA. GA, Aug 4-David Lamar g,
president of the Railway Employees Acct.
dent Insurance ASSOCIATION, was again ar
raigned on q state charge this morning be-
fore Justice l'Bloodworth, and was again
acquitted. The caseswas that made against
him sevefaldAEsAKosbY the city detectives
for conducting an Illegal insurance business.
The attorney general u the state invosti-
gated the affairs OF the Insurance. company
and could find no fault with it,