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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The President was not ig-
norant of what we pro-
posed to do. Nothing was
concealed from him. The
papers announced on the
day following the interview
with Mr.. Carlisle that the
PRECEDENT himself concur
red with his great secretary.
SO we understood, and, If
1t was not true, then forty
three senators on this side
of the Chamber were mis-
led. Every prominent
amendment TO the bill was
as wei kuou n to him as TO
me. = | asser
that as a whole the struc
ture as presented, as
scanned by these gentle
men whom l have named,
as looked into by us, was
satisfactOry,and was recog-
nized IA the best that was
possible to pass through this
body. ana that frOin no
quarter, high or low, from
tue President, through his
cabinet, or by any member
Of this body, was it ever
suggested or intimated that
there was any violation of
Democratic principle in
anything we did. "-Gor-
man (Dem.) in Senate,
July %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

1t is highly edifying to note that the
Democratic campaign committee has har-
monized by allowing each member to
select such documents as he may think suit
able TO the exigeucies of his particular dis
trict. just what documents can be found
advantageous to Democratic interests in
any part of this broad land it is difficult to
Imagine. OF course Cleveland's letter will
De given general circulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The loss of the Wiki ng ship on the Chi
cago river in storm last week seems as
ridiculous as shipwreck on the raging canal.
But New York is troubled. 1t is feared
that the scientist of the future may chance
upon the bones of that Norseman's craft in
the lower strata of Chicago mud and attrib-
ute greater prehistoric interest to the Chicago
OF the past than shall be vouchsafed the
ruins Of Father knickerbocker's early abode.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

There will be a big demand for working.
men to 60 into the burned lumber region.
ofMinnesota, the scene of the recent terrible
calamity. While many acres Of standing
timber have been run over BY the flames
the lumber is not ruined. The trees are
nearly all killed BY the scorching, but only
the bark has been charred, and if they are
cut this winter the lumber viii be nearly as
good as if the fire had not been.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

vote their ballots would not be for the party
of incompetency, free trade, reduced wages
and hard times. They should bear in mind
that their influence may be made under ex-
listing conditions powerful factor and
should see to it that it is exerted wisely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

"And vixen they ask you
what this tax is for, what
will you tell them? VIII
you quote to them Mr..
Cleveiand's letter to MIR.
Wilson on the propriety
of taxing sugar? Will you
quote to them Mr.. Car
isles statement that the
needs of the treasurer re.
quire the taxation of sugar?
/ know, and you know,and
the people know-I was
about to say that every dog
that barks In the streets of
the capitol knows-that the
real purpose(of imposing
this tax is not to give
revenue to the govern nent,
but revenue to the boodlers.
You can not disguise it
from the people, for the
people know it already.
that the purpose of this
sugar tax Is to put millions
aud millions in the pockets
of men who are already
millionaires by robbing
the people" - Tom l..
johnson (Dcm.) in House.
sin the same way 1 would
vote for this surrender if
/ believed the German bill
"a whit better than the Nc
Kinley bill, and if | be
lieved, as is claimed, that it
is the beet bin that can be
passed through the Senate.
But | do not believe this"
Tom l.. johnson (Dcm.)
in House.
1.-THE business of our
country timidly stands and
watches for the result of
our eiloIts to perfect
tariff legislation, that a
quick and certain return of
prosperity waits upon n
wise adjustment" -Cleve-
land to Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The Democratic party, under South.
ern leadership, has assailed nearly
every material interest of Maine. The
voters Of the oil Pine Tree State should
condemn such infamous sectionalism,
today, with an emphasis TINT will be
heard in every state of the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Vote early. Vote for the party Of hon
orable administration of public affairs.
Vote against the party of broken pledges
and false promises. Vote so that your
ballot will have value. Vote the Re-
publican ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Republicans, your vote today will help
TO prevent the next Congress from con-
timing the iniquitous work of the last
Congress which brought such disaster
upon the country. For your own sake,
fer the sake of the country, call halt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

While the Popuiist vote in Arkansas fell
far short Of general expectation, theirs was
whoop-la campaign with band wagons
and hand organs. Noise will attract a
crowd but will not convince it that long
ears and a bray are symptoms of states
manship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The Populists are ranting abroad in the
land as enemies to monopoly and million
aires, but those in the last Congress were
friends to both. But for their aid the sug-
ar trust could not have swindled the coun-
try. Out upon such demagogues who
think the people fools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The PAGER Robert j. may 20 the mile 10
two minutes before the season closes, but
there's not much to indicate that Alix OF
Directum will even lower Nancy Hanks
trottinR record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

~ do not believe We
should do evil that good
may come, but it seems to
me that ace should not t0r-
get that oar aim is the
completion Of a tariff biz,
and that in taxing sugar
for proper purposes and
1chhin reasonable Rounds.
achafeuer else may be said
Of our action, ace are in no
danger Of running counter
to Dem0cr tic principles"
President 10 Wilson. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

a., Almost daily charred remains of human
beings are found in the burned districts of
Minnesota and Wisconsin. 1t will probably
be several days, if not weeks, before the
number Of dead will be known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The Republican ticket today, State,
county and city,is an admirable one, in
every way worthy of the hearty support of
the voters. Let every man who believes in
clean government and prosperous times do
his part in giving it rousng majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Democrats as well as Republicans de.
sire the return Of prosperous times.
They can help secure them again BY
voting the Republican ticket. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Gov. Flower indeed hloomed in the spring
when he vetoed the bill for investigation of
New York city's police. He now seems
destined TO fade in the fall. But then that
is the fate of flowers more beautiful and
fragrant than this boutonniere of Tam
mauy's buttonhole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Assistant Democrats" is the title the
Maine Populists have fairly earned this
campaign. The stay-at-home Republicans
on Monday next will have right 10 it, also,
if they want it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

DENoUNCING AND DOING.
National Democratic Platform, 1927

National Democratic Platform, 1927
Wedenounce Republican protection fraud, robbery of
the great of the American people for the benefit of
few We declare be fundamental principle of the
Democratic party that the Federal government has
stuona impose and collect tariff duties except for
the purpose of only and demand that the coec
ton of such shall be limited the necessities of the
government when honestly and economically administered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Supt. Byrnes says that his detectives dur
ing three months observed over C3 900 yio-
lations of the excise law in New York city.
This, at least, isn't an argument agains.
prohibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Read the speech of Governor Mckinley
at Bangor, Saturday night, and in the light
of the truth it contains and the lies it ex-
poses vote today for an end of the Demo
CRITIC tariff niQuity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

1t has been proposed that the half cent
b. added to our coinage. If the Democra-
tic administration is to continue in power
we shall need it in paying foreign pauper
waups
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

GLOW can we face the people, after
indulging in such outrageous discrimi.
nations and violations Of principle"-
Cleveland TO Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The Rey. Mr.. Parkhurst may well feel
righteous indignation at the attempt of the
police commission of New York trying to
cover their own record by discharging a
few police captains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The Vigilant has not demonstrated any
new merits for the center board but has
succeeded in exposing the caddish side of
the English yachting sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Governor Cleaves has made our State an
admirable Chief Executive. The voters of
Maine will give him rousing endorsement
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY B. CLEAVES
OF PORTLAND.
For Representatives to Congress.
OF PORTLAND,

First Distriet-THoMAs B. REED, of Port
land.
Second District-NELsoN DINGLEY, JR.,
of Lewiston.
Third Dissrtct-SETH L. MLLIKEN, Of
Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLEs A. BoUTELLE,
of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Are You in favor Of continuance OF
the hard times! II so, vote the Demo.
cratic ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Already the management of the Wiscas-
set & Quebec Railroad is making plans to
extend itself into the Moosehead lake re-
gions and to connect with the Canadian Pa
cific. Let the good work 60 on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10
Vote for prosperity.

Are you opposed to the steady reduction
of wages? If SO, vote the Republican
ticket, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Cleveland is said to be making big catches
at Gray Gables. What wouldn't he catch
if down in Maine today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10
Daily 4eaaebee gournat.
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken of un
sgned communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSE
BILE FOR THE PRESERVATION Oh RETURN OF
REJECTED CONCENTRATIONS.
Address all communications relating tt
subscriptions and advertisements to BURLEIGE
& FLINT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

The skeletons of large man and child
were recently exhumed at East Belfast by a
man who was digging a cellar on his farm.
Theories as to how they came there have
been more numerous and bothersome to
that neiQhborhood than both grasshoppers
and potato bugs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

"The country Mr. President is anxiously waiting for
speedy determination of this question The national treasury
depleted There is sufficient money pay
of the Factories idle, workshops
closed and honest mechanics and atorers ampng
through the country begging that they may be employed
Further the best interests of
country Further delay further agitation will be laid the
door of the Democratic party which controls every
branch of this government that deals with legislation =
German (Dem.) in Senate.
81 make bold here today that that bill does reflect
the sentiment of thousand people of the United States
Mills (Dem.) In Senate.
"How Can We Face the People After
INDUCING in Such Outrage
GUS Determinations
and Violations
of PrInCipie?"
Cleveland
to Will
,on &s-a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

MISUNDERSTANDING all
these vicissitudes and all
the bad treatment it re-
ceIved at the hands of pre-
tended friends, it presents
Il va t improvement to the
existing conditions" =
Cleveland's excuse for al
lowing it to become a law.
at (the bilD : -
furnishes a vantage ground
from which must be waged
further aggressive opera,
tions against protected mo-
nOpoly." - Cleveland TO
Catchings. r.:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

It's little surprising that the secretary
of the Blaine board of health should feel
compelled to resign at not being able to en-
force sanitary conditions, but that's the re-
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Buided ncompeents nfamy
Weight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

Mrs. Irene Whitcomb of Brooks, is "a
years Of age, but few days ago after finish
ing four vests she had been working upon
Mrs. Whitcomb walked five miles to rela-
tive's and spent the next day blueberrying.
We are informed that this unusual activity
was not due to patent medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-10

1t is cheaper according to present freight
rates if one has freight to send from Port
landtwo.thirds of the way to San Francisco,
to send it through and then back to the
place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-06-12

such powerful obstacles In tie ae-
coinplishinent of their great reform
as hive Mr.. Wilson and his &C.
workers in the triumphant passage of
his bill through the House of Repre-
sentatiyes. ] through this fierce
struggle it was fact worthy of note
that lis speeches not only indicated
great familiarity with the underly-
ing principles of trade as effected by
our tariff laws, but they also evidenced
knowledge of the tariff schedules
that showed his wonderful equipment
for the debate in which lie was the
most conspicuous figure. 1t must he
remembered that he represents 4
constituency specially favored by the
tariff upon iron and coal. He has
risen above the loud demands and
angry protests of those who might
compass his defeat. and proven him
self patriot with vision broad enough
10 look TO the interests of the whole
country.
In this steadfast and splendid devo-
ton to principle, willing that his own
personal ambition should he sacrificed
if need be, be has given to his conn
try an example, the good effects of
which cannot be overestimated. He
has never played the role of the dem
agogue. He has never been g an i'm
Fortunate mendicant for popular APP
plause," and yet, broken in health by
his lalIors, and sick in distant land,
there are few, if any, of our public
men who have warmer place in the
affections and hearts of the people.
There is no aIumnus of our Univer-
sity that does not have a sense of
pride in knowing and feeling that he
is one of our number.
HENRY I. KENT,
st. Louis, Mo. u
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-06-12
THE CRITIC.

Alfred Parsons and Walter Gay, both
American painters, have received gold
medals from the Vienna salon.
L. 7. Poynter, the English painter, has
succeeded Sir Frederick Burton as director
of the British National gallery.
Miss Harraden will live on a ranch near
San Diego till she gets tired of it. and after
that she does not know what she will do.
Swinburne is aging rapidly In his pho.
tographs he resembles Tennyson somewhat
and affects the same rakish hat and un.
kl.eeImnPt beard IF the peat laureate.
Hiss Olive Schreiper since marriage has
become, it seems, simply Mrs. Olive Sctrei.
ner. Her husband, sharing his wIfe's adj
vanced and progressive views, has added
her name to his and become Mr.. Cron.
wright Schreiner.
Rider Haggard has acquired a large pro-
prietary interest in The African Review,
published in London to develop an interest
in South Africa. The Review believes ili
the principle, ''AfFiGa for the English, q and
So does Mr.. HaggaFd.
"Observe, reflect, be genuine" is the
motto of Mrs. Emily Crawford, the news
paper writer, who is known all over Europe
as the Paris correspondent of the London
Daily News and the Pail Mall Journal aud
Of Mr.. I4abouehere's Truth,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-06-12
Deer Park.
On the Crest of the Aueg1onies.

To those contemplating a trip TO
the mountains in search of health
and pleasure, Deer Park on the crest
of the Allegheny Mountains, 5000
feet above the sea level, offers such
varied attractions as delightful at
mosphere during both day and night,
pure water, smooth, winding roads
through the mpuntatns and valleys,
and the most picturesque scenery in
the Allegheny range. The hotel is
equipped with all adjuncts con-
duciYe to the entertainment, pleasure
and comfort of its guests.
The surrounding grounds, as well
as the hotel, are lighted with cleo
tricity. Six miles distant on the
same mountain summit is Oakland,
the tEip resort of Deer Park, and
equally as well equipped for the en-
tertainment and accommodation of
its patrons. Both hotels are upon
tile main line of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, have the advantages
of its splendid VestibuIed Limited
Express trains between the East and
West. Season excursion tickets,
good for return passage until Octo-
Der 31st, will he placed on sale at
greatly reduced rates at aIl principal
ticket offices throughout the country.
One way tickets reading from st.
Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Column
bus, Chicago aud any point on the
b. & o. system to Washington. Bal
timore. Philadelphia or New York,
or vice versa, are good to stop off at
either Deer Park, Mount1in Lake
PARK or oakland, and the time limit
will he extended by agents at either
resort upon application, to cover the
period of the holders visit.
The season at these popular re-
sorts com mences June 23rd.
For fHll information as 10 hotel
rates, rooms, ETC., address George
d. DeShields, Manager, Deer Park,
or Oakland, Garrett County, Mary
land.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-06-12
Report Of Free Schools:

The schools of Jefferson county
will all close this week. except one.
In the past year 2,79S have been en-
rolled, and an average attendance of
/, 1898.
The enumeration shows 3,26s of
school age in the county.
Where are the 1870? As many
perhaps rs 500 of these are attending
other schools, but that leaves. bv far.
too large per ceot. of orr population
growing up uneducated. Tie differ
ence, too, between enrolment
and attendance is too great. There
is too much careIessness upon the
part of parents at this point. There
are sixty-eight teachers; sixty of
these are doing good work: at least
fifty of them are doing excellent work.
For order and general diligence
the school at Browns Crossing, Miss
Avery Tanquary, teacher, exceIs !:
but there are several more as good.
Twenty-four only in the county an
piled for diplomas in the State graded
course. Thirteen of these passed.
Miss Mabel E. Jennings, of Middle
way, won the scholarship in Martyr
College.
The schools are all now very we'll
graded and in another year, with the
hearty cooperation of the parents.
there will be no difficulty in making
our schools first-class in every respect.
We need in some places better houses,
aud in most places better equipments,
hut tho school boards orc, - = -, M.
improving these furnishings. The
sorest place is in hooks. Parents
surely onght to do better in this re-
Spect. We hope, also, the general
public will lend hand in securing
the attendance of the large number
who do not attend any school.
Every taxpayer ought TO interest
himself in these schools to whose sup
port. lie must contrihute-see that
those for whose benefit the tax is paid
get the benefit. A, A. p. Mel,
County Superintendent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-06-12
rAg MAJoR.

There are 90 men in the Scots guards av-
eraging feet q inches. Not one is under
feet, and IL are 6 feet inches
The war department proposes to test the
bullet proof cloth which has created SO
much interest among German army Of
hcers.
a number of interpreters intended for
war service are to be appointed to serve in
the German army. They are especially re-
CURED to be proficient in Russian and
French
The One Hundredth Pennsylvania vol
unteers were first called 'Roundheads, by
General Scotia very appropriate name,
as the regiment was mainly composed of
the descendants OF Scotch aud Irish Crom-
wellians.
At the arsenal of Rochefort a 6.s inch
gun was made up to the extraordinary
length of 52.5 feet by screwing additional
tubes to the muzzle so as to make it I'm to
eq ealibers in length, With projectile of
p9.s pounds weight thepppreceiented muz.
zle velocity Of 1888 foot seconds was OBJ
tanned
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-06-12

When Mr.. S. L. Williams, the
grain dealer Of Shenandoah Junction,
was little boy, lie and companion
were swapping silk handkerclliefs at
each other. BY an unfortunate
stroke The other boy snapped his
handkerchief Q little TOO close to his
friends face, and striking Mr.. Will
iiams in Tue eye instantly destroyed
the sight. Ever since that time the
eye has given Mr.. Williams trouble,
and latterlY there has been reason to
fear that the sight OF his good eye
would be affected. Last Thursday
lie went to Baltimore and submitted
I" an operation by DIR. Chisholm, the
celebrated oGGp|ist, who removed en-
tlrely the diseased eye. AIr, Will
hams bore the ordeal we'll, and
thong weak for n time is now re-
covering his strength. His brother.
MIR. /. vs.. Williams, was with him.
ShePhefdsfopR Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-06-12
Various Items.

Charles II. Slime, of Winchester,
died suddenly Thursday night.
Mr.. John II. Mutton, an old and
respected citizen, of Winchester,
died June 4.
Philip H. Keys has been appointed
and confirmed postmaster at Keyser,
in this State.
Mr.. Cornelius Barr, former citi-
zen of Winchester, died in Whining.
ton, Del, May 81.
The West Virginia National Guard
will eucamp at Martinsburg, at a
date hereafte: to be fixed.
Lawrence Spiller, colored, was
hung at Staunton, Friday, for the
murder of Miss Lottie Rowe.
The President nominated Buch-
anan SchleY to he surveyor of Gus
toms in the district of Baltimore.
The joint excursion of the Hagers-
town Band and Silk Mill employees
to Island Park will take place Satur-
day, June 23.
The city government of Martins
burg is now in entire charge of the
Republicans, aud the police force
has been increased.
Rev. DR.. H. NJ. Wharton pro-
poses to organize a Baptist camp
ground and Chautauqua summer
school at Luray, Va.
Rev. John w. Wolff, an aged min
lister of the Baltimore Conference,
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
died in Hampshire county.