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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

cssed. q you nov sdvocase. .svamping TIE
labor market with Chinese in the interest
Of the planters I know that du1ng the
sane period the men nov controlling the
pfovidonAl government have resisted your
eAorss, and in spite Of your influence sue
ceeded in passing exclusion laws which have
reduced TIE Chinese N Hawai- from 5000
in 1856 to less than IL 600 today.
know that your proposition vss re-
jecsed both by the provisional government
and by the pianters.
know that you and some other non
residen. planters Who live and spend sheif
incomes abroad have ALLOWED the dollar Ar
gumens TO blot out all other considerations.
know that, almost without exception,
the resident planters whose homes and fam
lies are in Hawaii who have personally had
10 bear the wear and tear. the worry and
anxiety Of misgovernmen. and continuous
revolutions, are willing, after listening 10
all your Arguments 70 take their chances
without the Chinese contract eoolie.
know that you were told by prominent
planters that there Was something 10 hive
for in this world besides money, and that
although annexation meant Il reduction IN
the profits Of sugar, they could still live;
and that they preferred annexation, peace,
quiet. and stability with less money 10 an
increased income and \ continuance Of the
strife and uncertainty of Independent gov
eminent.
know. and you know, and the Hswaiia
planters know. and the people of the
United States know, that there il as much
probability Of Hsw allan planters receiving
two cents q pound bounty on their sugar ~
| there 10 Of the traditional rich man enter
ing the kingdom Of Heaven, and when you
say that the hope Of obtaining the
bounty is their reason for seeking annexa.
ton. you Islander their intelleets as well 8,
misrepresent their motives.
| know that you look upon Hawaii sim
ply as fit place for few rich planters
and q horde of ignorant serfs. know
tina, those who are seeking annexation looh
| forward to the development, under the broad
principles of American liberty of an Anglo
Saxon community in Hawaii dwelling il
| peace and harmony with the native inhabi-
tants, which shall form no unworthy par
| Of the union
| The issue between You and the provision
al government il one of dollars and cent:
against flesh and blood. The flesh ant
blood il from the same stock that success
fully established liberty in America, and i
will establish il in Hawaii.
| II will give NE pleasure to furnish YOU
with any further information within ny
power.
| I remain. your obedient servant,
| l.. \. THURsros.
| WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26
Democratic Inactivity.

Bu,i,ess revival has taken the electric
road and got 90 far ahead of the bowler
that only the faintest echoes reach it,
Manchester IN. H Union.
THIS |. the general style of paragraph b,
which Democratic and Mugwump papers
attempt to divert the attention of
the masses from existing condi-
tons. I, 10 hopeless task
however The eyes Of the people have beer
op ned and they are seeing things In their
true light. II is true that the ssringency ir
the money market has been to larg.
degree restored but the old feeling Of con-
ndeacr, that existed in the business world,
under Republican rule. is far from being
restored. The market is dull. Collection.
arr hard. Every business establishment in
order to 20 on and meet its obligations 10
Obliged to retrench In every way possible.
II 10 true that many mills have resumed
work; hu, in nearly every instance the
wases Of employee have been reduced. and
the working force reduced to the lowe't
possible number. Even then the outlook
10 far from encouraging. In the midst
Of the ruin and distfess their mischievous
sheories have invoked. the Democratic
party 10 puFsuins eourse Of ''masserly in-
ACTIVITY" Congress. with ito heavy burden
Of expense upon the taxpayers Of the coun-
Try. 10 in session, and has been for num-
her Of veeks past. and still relief appears
70 be about - remote - ever. The coun-
try 10 learning the truth Of Congressman
Reed's declaration that when the peo-
pie wanted anything done they had
10 ct the Republican party. The
Democratic party has always been con.
spieueusly lacking In constructive states-
manship. II 10 party Of negation. Its
efforts have been mainly directed to tearing
down the work of Republicans. Hence, it 10
not surprising 70 And the Democrats Of the
Nationsl House. While hundreds Of urgent
uassers ciamor for sssention. and the business
Of the country y proserase, layine every 9th
= csasiaefasioa sskds. and snisiAe In an A.
tsapsts repeal IL Fsdefsl election laws,
and thsfeby remove I'll national safeguards
fsso tAs ballot boy. II 10 an unholy cru
aaee; hst - thas 4 thoroughly character
istie a - nsnssgsMc pnzsy. Rs party
sfvspsei. Isssas asvn: bat never bui,ds
~. ~ - lassens tins Il peesents . spec
sacaa ~ dlg1sh ~ American psspas,
and eo1nctn11v - 49, easn>s~ - 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The Hutchins Sarsaparilla ball team
60 to Waterville Wednesday on the NOM
ing train to play the Colby University team
on the college campus. A return game viii
be played here on Wednesday, Oct. u
the trotting park and should draw cut .
large crowd. The Sarssparilla team b"
been greatly strengthened by Morrisey, ls~
Of the Philadelphia league team. and ).
Sacelexis Of the famous Squirrel Island
team Of 1892. Phillips and Hanks will b
the battery for the Augustus while probably
Wbi'osn and Cofi n will be in the roin"
for Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The hard times have lost Thousands oil
voisrs to the Democratic party, and the
passage Of . free trade bill appears To be
oil that 10 necessary to insure its utter re
pa ,ission by the American people At the
nett national election. It viii be remem-
bird that 80 prominent Bourbon leader
- sfr. Bland Of Missouri recently warnei
shs members Of his party upon the floor Of
shs National House Of Representatives, that
no party would survive that would LAY IL
cob ascaiing hands on America in the inter
e.. Of England or Europe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26
Mr., Spreckeis' Filth Question.

Mr.. Thurston says that all that IA
Spreckels wants is cheap coolie labor. Mr.
Thurston knows that no plantation coult
exist in Hawaii without that labor, and tina
the only reason the planters he speaks OF
are on the side Of the provisional govern
ment is to get the two cents bounty from
the United States.
in reply, would say that know thai
you went to Honolulu last spring and urged
upon the provisional government and TIT
resident planters the adoption of a scheme
to abandon annexation and establish 8
plsnters' plutocrscy, which should rule b,
force, ami import Chinese coolies until
wages were forced down to S. or $40 8
month, when the planting fraternity would
resp rich harvest.
tnw that for years you have sdvo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The country still sssiss With interest fo'
tfs bsginning Of that terrific on'ltashs upon
the ..robbsY trusts" which il wss sssuresi
y, MD speedily be- inaugufs;ed by Attosns,
q sesal Oiney. Speaking Of this Official
b., anyone heard thst he has resigned bis
position - one of the attorneys Of the Bos-
tyst and Maine RstlroadS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Mr.. james J. Van Allen. who has jus,
been appointed ambassador to Italy, AS a
~. ard, 1. il said, for a $50, 600 contriba
~, to the national Democratic campaign
fani. 10 reported to be- veritAble prince Of
snobs. He giories in fsncied resemblance
10 the Prince Of Wales, has resided
atrsai most of the time for d
anber Of years past and thinks that
",merica 10 no fit place to live in" The
sppointment Of such thoroughly donation
allied fa-aristoerat, as the ambassador
Of the United States in Italy. IL an insult
to the patriotism Of the American people.
1t 10 TO be hoped tha, the United states
Senate may rise to the occasion and pre-
vent his confirmation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

| First. Referring TO an interview viii
myself In the Post Of the 18th, You say:
| Mr.. Thurston says that on August 20 1888
there we're In the Treasury Of the provision
ri government $50 900. ! would ike Mr.
4 Thafston 10 explain from what source the
| provisional government got this money.
| fa reply, would say that by Hawaiian
las current government expenses are paid
exclusively from current revenue. Certain
public works. specified by the legislature
are constructed from loan funds obtained
| through the postal bank or from the sale Of
bonds. IL loan fanis are not Immediately
available current revenue 10 used on the
specified works until loan funds are avail
able, when the current revenue Is reim-
bursed.
With the exception Of such reimburse
ments, which properly belong In the gen.
srai revenue fund. the balance in the treas-
ary consists exclusively Of the surplus Of
current revenue over and above current
expenses.
The provisional government has adopted
the policy, heretofore unknown in Hawaii
Of publishing each week detailed account
Of It's receipts and expenditures. The cur
rent receipts are divided into about twenty
heads, Of which the principal are interior
department, licenses, rents, &C., customs,
fines, water works, markets, postofiiee
| taxes. revenue stamps, electric lights, &c.
The fullest details, showing the amounts
collected under each head, and the details
Of all expenditures are published each week
10 at least four Honolulu papers.
The follo~ing statement Of the treasury
current revenue balance shows that the
growth Of the surplus has not been spas
| modic but normal and continuous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The adjourned meet ing of the Y. NJ. c.
A. will be held this, T tuesday, evening, at
the house of j. X. Townsend, 36 Oak
street, at 7.45 O'Clock. Plans of work for
the fall and winter will be discussed and ii
is desired that every member be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Mothers; Mothers I! MothsrsIIi
MRS. WIysLow's SOOTHING SYEuP has oecp
used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN while TEETH
ING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II 5OOTHEs
the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUNS. ALLAfS ali
PAIN; CURES WIND collie and Is the best
remedy for DIAKkHEA. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. b. sure and ask foi
.Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take nc
other kind. Twenty i've cents q bottle.
aurZQdAWlvY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Through the kindness Of Iion. Fred Al.
wood, Mr.. G. J. p. Simonton Of Winter
port, has presented the State library with
the history of Methodism of Maine 1893.
1856 by Rev. Stephen Allen and Rev ".
II. Pillsbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The kennebec takes out many passengers
and heavy freight upon each trip. Peo.
pie appreciate the opportunities afforded by
the low priced excursion tickets now on sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Ths people Of the country appear to have
arrived very generally At the conclusion
sha Mr.. Crisp 10 the smallest man who
ever rsttIed shout Ia the speakers chair Of
the Nsaonsi House Of Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The yess Of 1885 bids fair to be longest
svusembsssd Ia this country fof the annsu-
ny issss number Of railroad accidents, and
shs many fatalities Attending them that oe-
essysd within il Arss rins months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The view from the FullevA =
just now, both on cloudy sns
is one of surprising beauty.
has turned enough to affo5A N'Al
color effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Women in search Of positions cad find no
better employment agency than the want"
column of the Journal and a liberal use
and daily perusal of ii will bring a good
situation in a very short time, and best Of
all at slight expense. Some excellent posi-
tons may be noticed there today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26


iris strewn round ont doors, ana broken C
bng -necked bottle. -..Old Grow" bottle. +,
hat bottle was in front of the camp. ~
there was chair crushed down, and the :.
1ings were very much disarranged.
Silver said Wakefield was upstairs
pleep- He went up stairs and heard him
bake Wakefield and say wake up Ed.
u Christs sake. some one is drowned
be ard Wakefield kind of turn over a. if
kaking up out of = sleep and say. ITO
II with them. If they can't swim let =
bem drown.~ He did not come down and
~ couii not go up. Silver came down e
ID built up fire to warm himself and Q
&ent out and tipped the boat over which
"a come ashore and found an empty lard q
nj in one end of it and cheap stTa~ hat :
the other that Silver said was Wake @
bld's when carried it to the camp. No. a
BED broken piece Of board and an oar
the shore newly broken OF ST the end.
6ilver hunted for some vhiskey to give a
y. but could not find it and said he
essed Blenn had "sviped it. He gave
some lager beer. Silver was vet and
bid him he had better take OF his neck
10 his collar would dry, ard took ii off 81
him. II was black. That was in the
Up Then We vent up to Babcocks AMI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The police are carefully watching the an.
tics of certain notorious gang in the hopes
of again getting an opportunity to teach liz
leaders still needed lesson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

At a special meeting of the mule spinnrn
Of Augusta, held at their hall, 1t was De.
cided to accept the reduction in wages thu.
went into effect Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26
Personals.

John Scott Of Pistston was in the city
Monday.
WiIlism Turner Of Palermo vas 10 the
city Monday.
Hon. A. X. @. Smith Of Whiteheh vs.
IN the city Monday.
Mrs. Lizzie Cony. who presides over the
culinary department At L. B. Viewers re-
tsurant, and Who 10 famous - one Of The
Aness cooks in the State. or oct for that
matter, 10 enjoying two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Nothing succeeds, like success and 70,
that reason, if for no other, 1.-THE Senator,
should be greeted with a large house to.
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Mayor Leighton says that the one item Of
sweeping Water street will account for
$1,000 of the street appropriation for the
Western district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

A well known Boston banker recently
said that 1t was curious p fact that the re.
tail stores in the Hub which had felt the re.
cent panic the least, were those which spent
the most money in advertising and kept hup.
Inquiry in Augusta shows 4 similar expert
ence. Why Because now Is the time
when people are Watching for barssins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The newly-organized club, the IS. S.S.,'
will meet, with its judge, Master Willie
HOwes, this evening at his home -
Eastern ave. All members are
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The date of the sale of Rev. wslt,,
Gwynne's household and library furniture
has been changed to Oct. IL. See I'd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The Senator tonight will probably draw
out one of the best audiences thu, ,hs
Opera house has seen this season,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Mercury, Venus, and Saturn are h.
evening stars now and Mars and Jupits,
are the morning stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The above figures also show that the
increase has been gradual and steady
Moreover, it marks the first reaction from
a steady withdrawal of deposits since the
summer of 1890. the date on which the
royslist clique during Kslskaua's reign re-
sumed control of the government after three
years exclusion therefrom.
As to your statements about the expend-
iture of $500. 900 and the issuing of 8 100
900 in bonds to pay depositors, l must con-
clude either that the printer has misrepre-
.ented you or that you have drawn these
figures at hsphszsrd out of hat, as neither
the alleged incidents nor amounts have any
approximation TO the facts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Mx. Claus SrxgcxELs-Yoa make Ger
tain statements and ask e~rssia question. in
the Washington Post Of even date herewith,
anil do me the honof Of sskinga reply there.
to.
IL gives me pleasure 10 furnish you viii
the Information requested.
For the sake Of dehniteness I separate
yeur questions and reply TO them eatezosi
esIiy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Regular business meeting of the "Y,-
this. Tuesday, evening at $50. A full, n.
tendance 10 desired. q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

HARVEST festival In the Univsrsalia
vestry. Thursd.y evening. Sept. %. vitb .
noe masic4l entertainment. An velcs9A
Tickets % cents. sepsGdA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

An amateur dramatic club will b,
marked feature Of the social life Of An.
gusta this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26
FINANCIAL.
Harvest Time for
Small Investors.
OFFICE OF
ECONOMIC WHITE LEAD COMFY,
iis Exchange Building,
S:B state Street, Boston,
(GEoRGE T.. LEIGHTON OF Boston.
Directors: W. ii. STtSsoN.
BRADFORD PERRY,

| GEORGE +. LEIGHTON, President,
| OF the firm OF W oodbury Leighton, Contractors
". II. SrISsoS. Secretary and Treasurer.
This Company is organized under Maine
laws, thus making stock fully paid and
non -assessable, and with no personal liabili.
ry to stockholders.
Our newly invented process enables US Ia
make White Lead in one-quarter the time
md with one-teuih the capital required I'M
Ter the old-~ay. Our product is finer, goes
further and rubs out smoother than the
standard White Lead of commerce.
The character of the Board of Directors,
being ali Boston business men. guarantees
business-like management of the COM
oanys affairs.
The present financial depression has
forced prices of best stocks much below
their intrinsic values, and the past SIXTY
lays has witnessed unusual purchases of
odd lots of stock by small investors.
In common with other concerns We have
found it difficult to get accommodations at
the banks to meet our bills, and in order to
secure ready money we hereby offer the
public the opportunity to buy our CAPITAL
STOCK At
So 80 per share, par vHlMe $40.
Fullest investigation solicited. Make ~,
postal notes, checks, and drafts payableky
the order of n,
W. H. STINSON, Treasurer, h.
So State ST., Boston, MI 10
sept5eod limo -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

The Cony High School foot ball eleven
meets at the driving park daily at 4.30P'
NJ. for practice. A system Of signals has
been adopted and the boys are putting IN
much hard work under Capt pettingill and
his coachers. In order that be may give
his undivided attention to the eleven il 10
arrange games and look after the finances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

| In addition to the above surplus of cur
rent funds in the treasury there are other
special funds available for specific pur-
poses, making the actual cash in the treas
| my on AuRust 30 last as folloWs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Ben Tuthill, "manager-in-alvance" for
the Mapleson & Whitney Opera Company,
was in town on Monday arranging for
treat for our theatre-goers on next Tuesday,
oct. 8, when his company will make ito sp-
pearsnce here in the great New York,
Chicago and Boston success, The Fenins
Master" Mr.. Tuthill has been IN advance
for operate companies for IL years, but
this is his first visit to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26
~. SprecksIs' Third Question.

Mr. Thurston says that the most signif-
cant sign Of the governments stability was
shown in the recent issue Of bonds. Will
he please explain to me who bought those
bonds,
reply that they were sold over the treas
ury counter at par to all corners, and have
been purchased exclusively by residents Of
Hawaii, who know their commercial value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

In spite of the recent heavy rains u.
river is running quite low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

There has been a perfect epidemic a,
weddings in Augusta this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

Don't forget that the new fall time sh,.
has gone into effect upon the the Main.
Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26
SScut 'N1aatters.

The electric cars are literally pa,roui,.,
on these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-26

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-03
Counirn propertn for Sale ans 20 Eei
A Country Place in The Catskl||s,
For Sale at a Bargain
TO CLOSE An ESTATE.

MEREDITH Ia Delaware County. New-Yofh, d MILO
:. Debit -~at. from which ~ elevation T.
-ort thing feet -! ia" most urRhtuI
mount IN the CatshiIs About 90 ulfs We, from
exceeds mat OF
available Dot II and IN" Hudson INrr situated
end The su-surhanna streams u~lhs hrr ma thrr way
the of these ilNri, Nc higher h,ishtn
opsfruct Ur.cfr- Meredith no matter what 'it
w.ilch they furr aT abundant sIing
v and elevate II nearly 100 ir"t nom the
lc,- Of III. combine To- MAKE th, most pleasant
farming community than ordinary thrift.
country roads invite travel to point, OF Interest Of easy
access.
At about pc. santcst spot In this Vicinity, the late
l. y Camden, y. j., pui chased SOM years
.incc q f,in $50 and commenced the erection
u,k,rg mi, hi, home for months each year.
lie did not i've to finish IT, The Improvements consis;
Of partially finished house Of about IL
ooi- hot-ar furnace, czrtlilg heat To
niu.s for cola aud bath, and sanitary
u Large ri tr~ IN hail aud several rooms.
on-ldri quantity OF lumber J. the ground for
,ir finish Ia n,tul al wood The stable. originally
intended ioAS0 IT.. with two >tJip> and basement
was .opp-d lust hsf II, IT. sth, ana dy be-
nni-hci IA either size. An expenditure Of from $1,000
Ia ~ VIII make this The nn'st residence In that
.icinlty
10 10 suit the purchaser.
ale Thnr.dav March I'D. the premises. - $500
For further Information. adde's TIE NEWJER>ff
Trust AND SAFE DEPOSIT CO.. Executors Camden,
y. J.
l,OI. SA-A stock farm Of 10 acres pleasantly stu
i atri l., miles Ncwtown Station. iiou, l. H..
and commodous house. barn. etc. Apply 10 ID. q
BEERS. Ncwtown, Conn.