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The National tribune., 1894-07-19
New Commerce DESTROYER.

The Minneapolis is the champion cruiser Of
the world. Last week she broke the record
of war-ships for speed, making 23.05 knots
excelling by quartar the record of her
sister ship, the Columbia. The course was
off Boston, and distributed along the way were
different naval vessels as stations at which to
mark the time. The highest speed at any one
time was &c knots
The National tribune., 1894-07-19
FRIDAY. July 13.


In the Senate, several minor bills were passed.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. Hale
Me, r. directing the Chairman of the Senate
conferrees on the tariff bill to report why full
and free conference had not yet been held, was
laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Hale stated that the resolution was in
tended to call the attention of the Senate and
the country to the present status of tariff legis-
laton it was not intended as disrespectful
reminder to the conference.
The resolution went to the calendar.
Consideration Of the river and harbor bill was
resumed After a number of increases In the
allowances for local improvements the bill was
passed, and conference was asked, Senators
Ransom IN. c., d., German (Md d., and
Dolph (Ore. r. being appointed conferrees on
the part of the Senate.
The Legislative, Executive and Judicial ap-
preparation bill was next taken up.
The various paragraphs of the bill looking to
the reorganization of the several Departments
at Washington were passed over without
change, Mr.. Sherman desiring to argue against
the proposed changes
After disposing of all but 20 pages of the bill
it was laid aside.
In the House it was private bill day. One
of the bills taken up was the omnibus resolu-
ton " referring to the Court of Claims 81 bills
appropristing money in payment for the seizure
and use OF property during the war. BY agree
ment debate was ordered closed, and then the
committee voted to report it to the House with
an unfavorable report.
Mr.. ONeil Mass, d. reported the agree
ment of the conferrees on the Pension appro-
priation bill, and it was agreed to.
AS finally adopted the bill is practically the
measure as it passed the House. The Senate
made two administrative amendments to it,
from which it receded, while the House &C.
knl Irvx i'll. ...l.S IS Il of
the appointment of clerks by Pension Agents,
with power to sign checks, is taken from the
Secretary of the Interior leaving the matter
wholly in the hands of the Pension Agents.
At the evening session the friends of the SOL
diers succeeded in having only one bill consid-
cred, without passage, before mo quorum"
was called on them.
The National tribune., 1894-07-19
CONGRESS.
Abstract Of the More Important
Proceedings of Both Houses.
TUESDAY. July 10.

TUESDAY. JULY III.
In the Senate, the Indian appropriation bill
was reported and placed on the calendar. Also
House joint resolution for an investigation
relative to the work and wages of women and
children.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr. PETER
Kan, Pop.) as to the Government control of
railroads and other kindred matters was laid
before the Senate, and called forth debate Mr..
PETERS resolution and Senator Daniels substi-
tute went over, and the Senate proceeded to
the consideration of the Postoffice appropria-
tion bill.
The bill was passed, and the Diplomatic bill
was made the unfinished business.
The House bill admitting the Territory of
Utah as State was called up. and as amended
by the Senate was passed. The vote was taken
RIGA uoce, Mr.. Cockrell MO-, d. alone voting in
the negative.
In the House. Mr.. Patterson (Tenn., d.
called up the contested election case of Thrasher
Us. Enloe, from the Eighth Tennessee District.
The resolutions declared Enloe entitled to the
seat. Mr.. Patterson stated that the majority
of the committee were of the opinion that Enloe
was elected by ITO votes, and the minority that
he was elected by 80 votes. The resolutions
were agreed to without division.
The Committee on Judiciary reported by Mr..
Powers (Vt., r. bill to repeal Section 40 Re-
vised Statutes, under the operation of which
the Sergeant-at-Arms is deducting from pay of
members per diem for absences other than those
caused by illness.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the bill to forfeit certain unearned
railroad grants, an amendment to the act of
1890. The bill provides for the forfeiture to
the United States of all lands granted railroads
to aid in their construction, and not completed
within the time specified. The second section
provides that all the rights, privileges, and
preferences given or secured by the act of 1890
to settlers upon and purchasers of the lands
forfeited thereby are given and secured to all
settlers upon and purchasers of the lands here
by forfeited, and restored upon the same terms
and conditions.
Mr. McRae ARK, d. contended that the Gov
eminent had the right to forfeit such of these
lands as were unearned. Mr.. Gear iowa, R.
opposed the bill for local reasons. Some amend
ments were offered, but nothing was done, and
the House adjourned.
The National tribune., 1894-07-19
Rain or snow.
Clear r

Clear. Rain snow. Local Iains
Complete information in regard TO any storms
that may have destroyed property or life may
usually be obtained from the Bureau.
The science of meteorology is one of constant
progress and advance. Yearly new discoveries
and inventions to perfect it are made, and
many scientific men are devoting much time
to the subject.
The National tribune., 1894-07-19

mortars was struck out;s that for carriages
for mounting steel breech-losding sea-coast
cannon of 8. 10. and u2-inch caliber was
increased from SIS, 900 to $1,000
An appropriation Of $4,000 wss inserted, on
motion OF Mr.. Hawley Conn, r., for testing
the pneumatic disappearing sun:carriage, man.
ufactured by the Pnenmatic Gun-Carrisge and
Power Company. of Washington, d. c.
/ The bill was passed.
The river and harbor bill was next taken up.
Having disposed of one-half the bill the Senate
adjourned.
In the House. the Senate amendment to the
bill to admit Utah was agreed to.
After passing some minor bills, and appoint
ing confereres on the Pension, Military
Academy, andsDiplomstic appropriation bills,
the House adjourned
The National tribune., 1894-07-19
In the House, Mr.. McCreary offered the fol
lowing resolution indorsing the Presdents
course during the strike:

In the House, Mr.. McCreary offered the fol-
lowing resolution indorsing the Presidents
course during the strike:
Resolved That the House of Representatives In
dorscs the prompt and vigorous efforts of the
President and INSTRUMENTATION to suppress law
lessness. restore order, and prevent i'm proper in
reference with the enforcement of the laws OF
the United States. and with the transportation OF
the mails of the United States, and with interstate
commerce, and pledges its hearty support, and
deems the success that has already attended It's
efforts is a cause for proper and general congratu-
lation.
Being suspension day, objections were raised
that such resolution should be thrust in DUR
ing suspension of rules Mr.. McCreary thought
it so eminently proper that he hoped to have it
passed without any remarks Amid cries of
vote. Mr. Pence and Mr.. Bland protested, for
while they Endorsed the President, they
thought the resolution too sweeping, inasmuch
as it included the action of the officers of the
Administration. The Attorney General was
criticised as being an attorney for corporations
and trusts Mr.. Catchings paid high tribute
to Mr.. Olney, and said that the shadow of the
flag should obliterate State lines, and the reso-
luton was passed, 1875 to q.
The Bailey Bankruptcy bill was considered,
but the quorum failed on the vote, and the
House adjourned.
The National tribune., 1894-07-19
MONDAY. July 16.

In the Senate the Legislative. Executive and
Judicial appropriation bill was passed after a
long and bitter fight The District of Columbia
appropriation bill was also passed and the A. ri-
cultural appropriation bill taken up Mr.. Wash
burn had the House anti-opton bill taken from
the table, and lengthy discussion followed. Mr..
Allison opposed giving Secretaries discretionary
power in appointing clerks. Mr.. Dolph wanted
the work done by contract, and Mr.. Harris
opposed giving the Secretary of Agriculture
power which is refused to others. He wishes
to abolish Civil Service and give all Secre-
tsrfes absolute control over their employees. He
therefore opposed the House anticipation, which
was voted down and the Senate amendment
agreed to. Further consideration of the bill
was suspended.
The National tribune., 1894-07-19

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The National tribune., 1894-07-19

A book with full directions and recipes for making
all kinds of icecream, waterices, frozen fruits, etc,
will be sent with each freezer. Subscribers VIII pay
the freight or express charges
The National tribune., 1894-07-19
THE GEM FREEZER.

After spending much time In the examination Of ~
different freezers the market the conclusion haz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

The clerk of courts for Somerset county
has received orders from the law court in
the following actions Turner Boswell,
j., VS.. Eunice S. Hilton ct ais, dismissed
from this docket; State vs.. Harry Adams.
State vs.. same and State vs., same, in each,
exceptions overruled for want of prosecu-
ton, judgment for the State Stephen C..
Mills VS.. the Somerset Railway, emotion
sustained. verdict set aside, new trial
granted" In this action the verdict was
for plaintiff for the sum of S3l34 80. The
rescript from the law court is as follows
1.-THE plaintiff made written contract with
the defendant company to do the excavat-
ing and grading of section of its railroad
at fixed prices. He now claims that after
be had begun work the defendant, at bis
request, verbally promised to pay him a
larger price for certain kinds of work. This
suit is for the increase of price alleged to
have been promised. To sustain the claim
that price fixed by written contract has
been increased by parol requires clear.
strong and convincing evidence. The evil
dence in this case is not of that character,
and hence does not suffice to sustain the
verdict"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

AT the Centenary M. f. church, Sunday,
pledges were secured in a novel way for
the current expenses of the church. A large
cross with notices in white letters was en-
tirely covered with small square white
tickets each ticket being numbered. The
pastor, Rev. +. II. Morgan, explained the
plan and the needs of the church and asked
for pledges. As pledge of a certain
amount was given the numbers representing
that amount was taken from the cross and
the cross with notices was thus gradually
unveiled. The amount of pledges secured
aggregated $500 per year, which will be
considerably increased later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

Sergeant Wyman Post, G. A. R., No. 81,
is making the usual preparations for Dec
Grafton day. Past Commander Hiram Wy
man has been appointed committee of one
to procure flowers and evergreens. All
contributions may be made to him or to
Mrs. 0. F. Walker, Mrs. Ward Sturtevant,
Mrs. H. II. Bowden, Mrs. Frank S. Nelson.
The above named ladies will please consider
themselves committee to take charge of
the work of pre- pairing wreaths and bouquets,
and decorating the platform with potted
plants and flowers. Flowers and evergreens
should be at the hall by so A. M. At 10
A. M, Officer of the Guard Stephen
Pullen, will, with a sufficient detail,
decorate the graves of all soldiers
in the Lewis yard. At 1890 A. NJ,
Officer of the Day Geo. II. Bryant, will,
with another detail, decorate ali those in
the upper yard. They will procure their
wreaths, bouquets and flags at the hall. AT
l P. M, all members of Sergt. Wyman
Post will report at the post room in full G.
A. r. uniform. if possible, with badges
draped, where each comrade will be furn-
ished with a wreath and bouquet, and at
sharp the procession will be formed in front
of the churches, under the command of
marsnal OF the gay, OZrO r. w alker, ana
march in the following order to the lower
cemetery, where memorial services will be
held:
Oakland Brass Band, Weston G. Folsom, Leadt r.
}. Wesley Gilman, Camp 5. of ", c. W. Heney,
Captain.
Sergt. Wyman Post, q. A. r., Ii. w. Wels, Com.
Disabled Comrades and Cergymen in carriages.
Citizens on foot and III carriages.
The procession will halt and front in the
main avenue, where the following pro-
gramme will be given, arranged from the
service book Reading of orders; COM
mander, (remarks) music by the band
chaplain, prayer parade rest; comman-
der, (remarks;) decoration of graves. (No.
of graves, 81; report of officers; chaplain,
CLOSING remarks y hymn-America, "My
Country, IT'S of Thee" etc., led by Chas.
M. Chase. All are invited to join. At 80
the Post will e-assemble in the Post room
and escort the orator of the day, Comrade
Geo. r. Palmer, to the hall. The Camp of
S. of V. are invited to take seats on the
platform with tie Post, where the closing
services of the day will be held.
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Memorial DAY Exercises.

Tro.d,, Aha eoI,ou;co nrooIo~.,;,,
;.sraJ h'' ,ha WY v .U f''"'o" &c
e
10 .he Cluzens OF Gardner:
May 81 oeing the day set apart Tor the
decoiauon OF our soldiers graves, and
day that Will ne observed throughout our
iahu' you are hereoy requested 10 ABSTAIN
from all games ana secular labor during
the houts from l o. CLOCK TO O'Clock +. NJ,
OF thst day. ana 70 close all places OF ousl-
ness during these houis.
" b. CLAsoN' Mayor.
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THE FIRST AMERICAN AUTHOR.
Bits About the Delightful Boyhood of tn
Creator of Rip Van Wrinkle.

creator Oh nip van " ihNie'
"The first American man Of letters,
Benjamin Franklin, was n man of letters
only incidentally and, as it were, accidcn-
tally, for he was printer by trade, poll
tician by choice and never an author by
profession Franklin wrote abundantly,
but what he wrote was always to help
along a cause he had at heart.
1.-The first American who frankly adopt
ed literature as n calling and who success
fully relied on his pen for his support was
Washington Irving" So writes Mr..
Brander Matthews in an illustrated sketch
of Irving in st. Nicholas, from which the
following is taken
Washington Lving's father was Scotch
man who had settled in New York a
dozen years before the Revolution. During
the British occupation of Manhattan Is
land the Irvings We're stanch patriots and
did what they could to relieve the suffer
ings of the American prisoners in tho city.
A few months before the evacuation day,
which the inhabitants of New York were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30
MUNYON'S

RHEUMATISM CURE Is guaranteed to
cure acute or muscular rheumatism in from
one to FIVE days. 1t never fails to cure
sharp, shooting pains in the arms, legs
sides, back or breast, or soreness in any
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1t is guaranteed to promptly cure lame
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all pains in the hips and loins. Chronic
rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago, or pains in
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and almost invariably cures before one bot
tie has been used. Price 25 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

At the Central Street Grammar school,
Tuesday afternoon, exercises were held ap-
propriate to the observance of Memorial
day, consisting of patriotic songs and reci-
tations by the pupils. Hon. j. M. LARA
bee addressed the school, giving some very
interesting "reminiscences of the war which
was listened to with marked attention by the
scholars. The whole proceedings were very
entertaining to all present, which reflects
much credit upon the principal of the
school, Miss Clara NJ. Burleigh.
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to keep as holiday for o century after,
Washington Irving was born, on April B.,
1888, being, like Benjamin Franklin, the
youngest of many sons. The boy was not
baptized until after Washington and his
army had entered the city. Washing
toms work is ended,' said the mother,
land the child shall be named after him. p"
1t was in New Yorl, in 1889 that Wash
ington took the oath as the first president
OF these United States. One day not long
thereafter Scotch maidscrvant Of tho
Irvings, struck with the enthusiasm which
everywhere greeted the great man, follow
ed him into shop with the youngest sor
of the family and said, please, your hor
or, here's IL BARN was named for you.
Washington placed his hand on The hcat,
OF the boy and gave him his blessing
New York was thon the capital Of thr
country; it was spreading seaport; II TO
tanned many traces of its Dutch origin; il
had in its streets men of every calling and
oil every color. Here the boy grew up hap
Ply, going to school and getting knowledge
out or books, but also lingering along The
pier heads and picking up the information
to be gathered in that best of universities
"a great city. He was playful rather than
studious.
HIS health was poor, and for the sake of
improving it he began to live much in the
open AIR, making voyages up the Hudson
In sloops that then piled as packets be
tween New York and Albany. The first
sail through the highlands was to him a
time OF intense delight, and the Catskill
mountains had the most witching effect
on his boyish imagination. Nowadays
we are used to hearing the Hudson prais-
cd, but 1t was Irving who first proclaimed
Its enchanting beauty, and it was when
he was a dreaming youth that he discov-
cred its charm
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GARDINER.

ICitizens who have items Of local interest for
the JOURNAL will find 81 drop box in which to
place them at Blanchard's book store. Collections
from this box will be made daily by the JOURNALS
Gardiner reporter. No article placed in 1t will be
published unless signed by the bona fde name OF
the writer. We do not want such names for pub
LEGATION. but as an assurance that the statements
made are authentic.l
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[NI3W31ui;

MUNYON'S NERVE-CURE restores
over-worked and over-strained nerves to
healthy condition. 1t cures all the symptoms
of nervous exhaustion, such as depressed
spirits, peevishness, irritability, general
sensitiyeness of the whole nervous system,
failure of memory. 1t cures general de-
bility, stimulates and strengthens the nerves
and tones up the whole body. Price
% cents.
MUNYON'S Homeopathic Remedy Coma
pany, Of Philade lphia. puts up specf-
iic for nearly every disease. Guide to
Health sent Free.
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The musicale given by the Y. L. M. G.
Club, at the Methodist parsonage, last even
ing, was we'll attended. Vocal solos were
given by Mrs. A. Rich, Miss Inez Wake
field, Mr.. H. H. Combs, Mr.. Chas. Cook
and Mr.. Frank Stanley; piano solos by
Mrs. f. G. Moore and Miss Lillian Holmes
violin solo, Mr.. Arthur Blair; readings by
Miss Geneva Foster and a recitation BY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

DR.. F. c. Thayer has sold hi, farm, stu
ated on the west side of the road to Fair.
field, to the syndicate of Boston gentlemen
who recently purchased and interest in the
Waterville & Fairfield Railroad. The price
paid is not known, neither has it been as.
certained what use the purchasers intend to
make of the land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

Tie Epworth Guards, an organization for
boys recently formed here, gave an exhibit
ton drill and supper at the NJ. E. church
vestry Monday evening. This company
is composed of 40 boys. They show much
proficiency in drill and military evolutions.
The proceeds of the entertainment Melted a
goodly sum which is to be used to pay for
caps for the guards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

The Gardiner Bicycle Club will procure
uniforms at once and have placed an order
with F. l. Friend & Co., to furnish the
same. The club numbers about so MEM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

"Walla go wunk, Go wunk! Go wive !.
Gardiner high school, '95.' Never was
shouted more Justify than at the close of
the game of base ball between the classes
of 80 and SO, Monday afternoon. The
second inning closed with score of to
in favor of sc, but the tables turned and at
the close of the game the score was IA
to in favor of '95. The batteries were
Kicker and Armes, '95; Hildreth and
Baxter, SO. Prof. Powers, umpire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

The funeral of Mrs. Amasa S. Ring was
held, Tuesday afternoon, from her late
home on Brunswick avenue. Rev. j. l..
Quimby officiating. The floral offerings
we're handsome. The bearers were Harvey
Scribner, R. B. Seabury, P. N. Barstow
and W. c. Jack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

The newspapers of the State are claim
ing that Mr.. George C. Sheldon of this city
is to be the candidate for Congressman fol
the Populist party from the third district
Mr.. Sheldon however says that he is not 8
candidate for the nomination.
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The Superiority

Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is due to the tremen-
dous amount of brain work and constant
care used in its preparation. Try one bot
tie and you will be convinced of its superb
ority. Itpurifes the blood which, the source
of health, cures dyspepsia, overcomes sick
headaches and biliousness. 1t is Just the
medicine for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

The Continental Hook and Ladder Co.
will not join with Heath Post in the parade
today on account of delay in the delivery
of the invitation from Heath Post to do SO.
They will. however, send delegations to the
different cemeteries to decorate the graves
of their deceased members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

A. F. Drummond, d. C. Adams and II.
c. Prince were the only representatives of
the Waterville wheelmen who went to Ban
gor, Tuesday, to attend the wheelmens'
meeting.
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FAIRFIELD.

C. H. Rose of Fairfield, has very prom
Using 4-years-old FLY by Van Helmont out
of very fast mare. This colt is fine
shaped animal, rich chestnut in color. and
although she has never been handled,
shows good gait, and with proper training
would likely develop considerable speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

The Maine Central painters have been
engaged for the past few days painting the
passenger station. The color of the braces
of the awning has been changed from green
to the regulation red and yellow, which is
decided improvement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-30

The Kit Kat Club met at Hotel Bruins.
wick last evening. Eight tables were Sc,
for whist. Refreshments were served and
a very pleasant evening enjoyed by all WHO
participated.