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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

Do not forget the social, this evening,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. +. H. Bcale,
Green street, under the auspices of the
Methodist society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Damrosch have
arrived in the city and are staying at the
Blaine mansion on State street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

Highland LODGE A. 0. U. W., VIII have
-, excursion to Ocean Point and the Is
lands, June 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

w. B. Snow of Skowhegan, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

G. 4. Dunton, who has been home on
visit, returned to Washington, ID. c.,
last evening, on the Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

I s Williams of Guilford, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

The electric light in front of +. E.
Hewins' residence will be changed to the
opposite side of the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

Mrs. c. A. Quinby, formerly of this
city, arrived in town few days ago, and
is the guest of Mrs. VIM. r. Smith, Elm
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

Judson Ames of Montreal, was in Au-
gusta, Wednesday, and was guest at
Hotel North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-13

The kaleidoscope will be exhibited free at
the Strawberry festival at the Y rooms, TO-
night
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
ENCLAND'S COMMENT
Some Parts Of the Message Hit John
Bull Rather Hard.
ABOUT MONROE'S DOCTRINE
The Standard" Cannot But Re-
sret the Tone OF the Presidents
Reference to the Venezuelan
Dispute and So On.

London, Dec. 3.-The newspapers to-
morrow will very generally contain edi-
torial comments upon President Cleve-
lands message. The Graphic says:
The crudities and indiscretions of
President Cleveland's present pronun-
ciamento on foreign affairs might have
been evolved by the late Mr.. Blaine In
his worst mood. Can anything be more
absurd than the proposal that the
Schomberg line Qn venezuela). should
be submitted to arbitration? The ref
erence to Cuba is Infinitely more inju-
dicious. 1t Is virtually an expression
of sympathy with the fiHbusterers."
The Times says: president Cleve-
land has drawn a startling picture of
the difficulties created by the vicious
currency system. and we should be
greatly surprised IL the plans he sug-
gested are not warmly welcomed by the
business men throughout the states.
But, flushed by electoral victories, 1t Is
probable enough that the republicans
will refuse to allow anything to be done
In the direction Indicated"
The Daily News will say: president
Cleveland knows better than to treat
the Monroe doctrine as N II were a rule
of International law. 1t IL neither dig
nified nor polite for the administration
at Washington to take the quarrels of
South American communities which do
not observe the usages OF civilized ma
tions"
The Standard says: I'VE cannot but
regret the tone of President Cleve-
lands references to Venezuela. II we
may judge of the tone and substance
of Mr.. Olney's dispatch from the para
phrase thus impaired to congress, we
are not surprised that no answer has
been received. and we further under
take to predict that when the reply
reaches the white house II will furnish
the president with a deal of matter for
serious reflection. Even II we were
eager for arbitration. the experience In
the Bering sea controversy would
hardly encourage US. 1t is not easy to
argue calmly when we ind that Presi-
dent Cleveland has already prejudiced
the merits OF the dispute. But even
strong states have rights. and though
Great Britain is able to maintain its
dignity and interest. 1t ought not to be
a mark for public affront in a presiden-
tial message"
The Post says: "As regards Samoa
and Venezuela, the message appears to
be framed on lines which Senator
Chandler might approve. In regards
to Cuba, there are similar suggestions
of disposition to conciliate the feel
ings of popular agitators."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
HALF A MILLION.
The Wholesale District of Indianspoiis
badly burned.

indianapolis, Dec. Sire IN the heart
OF the wholesale district to-day destroyed
property valued at half a million dollars
Tho northeast quarter OF the block
bounded by Meridian. Maryland. Georgia
and Illinois streets was laid In RUNS.
Seven or eight great business establish
ments were burned out. The FIRE began in
the wholesale grocery store of Schnull
q Co. At $50 o'clock the third floor of
the building fell in and the heavy stock
piled on II was carried to the first floor.
The flames at once broke and spread In
all directions. The employees got out with
out seroius injury. though some had
narrow escapes.
Before the department arrived the en-
tire block was doomed. Great clouds OF
black smoke were pouring out OF every
window and by the time water was turn
ed on the whole interior was ablaxe.
There was much infiammable material In
the stock. There was an insufficient sup
ply OF water and the weather was bitter
cold Second and third alarms were turn
ed In and In 20 minutes after the floor fell
all available men and appartus in the de-
partment were engaged. The 10 streams
OF water that were turned on the burning
building from the front and rear did not
seem to have any effect on the IRE.
which passed to the building adjoining on
the south. occupied by Fairbanks. Morse
* Co.
The water poured on the Fairbanks.
Morse & Co. building did not have any
effect against the strong wind blowing
from the north. and soon after Q o'clock
the last business house between the fire
and the alley, that occupied by Ward
Bros, wholesale druggists. took fire. At
noon. when the fire had been placed un-
der control, though still nercely burning.
the burned territory extended from No.
50 to No. a.
The following firms were burned out:
Schnull a Co, wholesale grocers: Ward
Bros, druggists: Fairbanks q Morse,
scales: Eckhouse Bros. liquors: Indiana
Coffee Co. Woodford a Pohlman. liquors:
Hildebrand Hardware Co. The buildings
were all brick. three and four stories
In height Several firemen were carried
down by the failing walls. 1t is believed
two. who have been taken to the hospi-
tai. will die.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
IT'SUNDER WAY NOW
Bills and Resolutions Are Being In
troduced Right and Left.
MONROE DOCTRINE AGAIN
Cuba VIII Also Form a Popular
Subject for Debate In Both
Houses Of Congress
Soon.

Washington, Dec. 3-The session of
the house to-day was very brief and
was consumed entirely by the reading
OF the presidents message. 1t was
listened to with fair attention, but the
features of the document received no
sign. either of approval or disapproval
from the members until the conclusion
OF the reading, when several democrats
created a slight demonstration. When
1t was finished the house Immediately
adjourned until Friday.
The first movement in congress upon
the Venezuelan boundary dispute came
to-day in the form of a resolution in
troduced in the house by Representa-
tive Livingston of Georgia. The reso-
luton recites that by a resolution of
the last congress it was recommended
that the boundary dispute be submit
ted to arbitration, that the action was
brought to the attention of her Britain
MIA majesty's government by the presi-
dent courteously and with kindly in
tent. and declares that her majesty's
government has failed to give the
prompt consideration to the important
request contained in that Joint reso-
luton or to answer the same in any
manner. such as was due and becom-
ing to the dignity Of the United States
as a great nation and to the friendly
relations existing between the two
governments"
The resolution also recited that after
this communication, the colonial secre.
tary instructed the government Of Brit
ish Guiana to take forcible possession
of certain territory of Venezuela in
volved in the dispute, an act which
has been officially declared to be the
manifestation of an unfriendly DISPOSE
ton toward the United States.
In conclusion 1t provides for a Joint
committee of two senators and three
members to investigate the facts and
recommend proper action to congress,
to vindicate and preserve the dignity
and rights of the United States in the
premises.
Among the bills introduced were the
following: BY Mr.. Wilson of Ohio-To
equallze pensions on account of SER
vice in the Mexican war. Mcmahon OF
Pennsylvania-Incorp the Mari
time Canal Company of Nicaragua
BY Mr.. Hermann of Oregon-To abro-
gate the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. BY
Representative Johnson of California
To provide that no alien shall be ad-
mitted to citizenship who has not for
the continued term of five years pre-
ceding his admission, resided within
the United States and who cannot
speak and write the English language
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
In the senate the Monroe Doctrine and
Cuba Are Mentioned.

Washington. Dec. S.-The senate
plunged into real business to-day.
Naturally. the presidents message at
tracted the main attention of the day,
but aside from this there were stirring
resolutions on the Monroe doctrine and
the Cuban rebellion, and after that
the usual deluge of bills and resolu-
tions, running far up into the hum
dreds. The message was given the
closest attention from all quarters of
the chamber. At its conclusion Mr..
Lodge of Massachusetts, offered a res
olution, vigorous in terms, reaffiirming
the principles OF the Monroe doctrine
and presenting them in such a form
as to permit their enactment as a per-
manent law. rather than an expression
of the policy advocated by President
Monroe. In the same line was a reso-
luton by Mr.. Cullom, and another by
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska The Cuban
situation received attention from both
the Florida senators The Call reso-
luton will be called up tomorrow, SO
that Cuba and the Monroe doctrine
will receive early attention. At the
executive session the nominations of
Mr.. Olney as secretary of state and Mr..
Harmon as attorney general were con-
firmed. and that of Rufus II. Peckham,
to the supreme bench. was referred to
the judicial committee.
The galleries were again well filled
but there was not the struggle for
places incident to the opening. After
the formal proceedings. Villas and ALI
son. the committee appointed to walt
on the president, stepped into the mid
die aisle and Villas said: The presi-
dent desires US to convey his respectful
salutations to the houses OF congress
and says he will Immediately commu-
nicate his views in writing to con-
gress." Then Pruden, the executive
clerk. made a formal transfer of the
message TO the senate. There was a
thinning out of attendance on the floor
after the first half hour OF reading.
as the senators had printed copies.
At 1:40 o. m. the reading OF the mes
sage was completed and on motion of
German II was laid on the table and
ordered printed.
Cullom presented a communication
from Evanston. Ill. asking the govern
ment TO take action concerning the de-
plorable condition OF affairs In Turkey.
Galllnger offered similar communica-
tion from citizens of New Hampshire.
The resolution OF the Idaho Iegisla-
ture urging the election Of United
States senators by popular vote was
presented by Dubois.
There was a ripple OF laughter as
Mr.. Stewart Of Nevada reintroduced
his time-honored bill for the free and
unlimited coinage OF silver.
Mr.. Call. democrat. Florida. gave
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
SMITH HAS SPOKEN
The Secretary Of the Interior Cam
pdgning for the Goldbugs.
STRONG AGAINST SILVER
He Tells the Cotton Planters OF the
South What to Do and How to
Doit-Some OF His Start
ling Predictions.

Atlanta. Ca. Dec. "A warm WI
come was extended to Secretary of the
Interior Smith before the general as
sembly to discuss the financial ques-
ton. Loud and lengthy applause made
frequent Interruptions In his remarks
The secretary had been invited to dis
cuss ''the issues OF the day" but he
confined himself TO the money quss-
ton. taking strong ground against the
free and unlimited coinage OF silver
and defending the course OF the admin
istration In financial matters. He gave
a running review OF the history OF the
currency in this country. He was not
against silver. He wanted Just as
many gold and silver or paper dollars
circulated In this country as could be
kept as good as any other dollar. He
endorsed the bimetallic policy of
Thomas jefferson. he said, but he ala
not agree with the blmetallic failacy
of Coin Harvey. and he argued eiabo-
rately to show that the free and un-
limited coinage OF both gold and silver
at the present ratio would result in the
abolishment OF the silver standard and
the disappearance OF all our gold. The
tide of population and of capital was
now setting towards the South and the
southern people. of all others. had oc-
casion to dread revolution.
Free coinage will benefit no one and
work hardships TO all. and especially
to the cotton planters OF the South.
who would have to sell their cotton at
a gold standard price and buy their
goods at an inflated silver standard
valuation. The most significant part
OF Secretary Smiths address was his
reference TO state banks. The repeal
of 10 Der cent tax on their circulation
would. he believed. be one remedy for
our financial Ills. The secretary closed
by announcing his assurance that the
next national convention would take
advanced ground against free coinage.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
HUNDREDS OF EELS
THEY BUNCH THEIR HITS AND
STOP THE WORKS.


New York. Dec. "A mass Of live
eels stopped the big water wheel which
runs the Hallett electric light plant at
Riverhead, Long Island. Thanksgiving
eve and, as a result. the town was left
in utter darkness. while all hands gath
cred to assist IN taking the wrigglng
eels from the machinery.
A lantern was procured and one OF
the men went down under the building
to make an examination At FIRST he
thought that the body of a man had
been caught IN the wheel. Upon inves-
tigation 4t was found that "a solid mass
OF live eels had ta'oen possession of the
wheel and become so embedded In n as
30 completely clog the machinery. They
filled the buckets w1th their wriggllng
bodies into a sold. squirmlng mas.
They lay IN layers around the axle and
the whole interior OF the wheei-house
was aiive with them. Mr.. Hallett saw
the Job that was before him and he az
once had the steam power started and
the water shut down. Soon after the
lights were once more brightly burn
ing.
After the water was shut down the
wheel was easily accessible and the
people made a raid on the eels. There
were eels there of all sizes and varie-
taes-big eels. little eels. fat eels and
poor eels. young eels and old eels-and
suoh a sight was never before seen.
Some OF the slippery fsh were immense
In size. quite a number weighing be-
tween five and 10 pounds. At least 500
pounds OF eels were caught, not 10
speak Of the hundreds that escaped.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
SUCCESSFUL OPENING.
san Francisco's Horse show Promises @.
Eclipse All Former Efforts.

san Francisco's Horse show Promises to
Eclipse All Former Efforts
San Francisco. Dec. 3-The second
annual exhibition Of the Horse Show
association of the Pacific coast was
opened to-day under favorable au-
spices. The show Is much superior to
that Of last year In both the number
and the character OF the entries, and IN
the Arrangement Of the management.
The boxes surrounding the ring were
hlled with society people from all over
the Pacific coast and the general at
tendance crowded the promenade and
occupied all the seats provided. Al
though the entries are for the most
part local. eastern horses will not be
entirely unrepresented. Walter Ho-
bart's four-ln-hand prize winners at
the New York show were on the tan
bark to-day. George A. Pope and
Henry j. Croker both have eastern
horses entered In their names. Her
mann. the magician. has entered five
horses. Walter Hobart has. IN all. As
horses on exhibition In all there are
47s entries and 3s2 horses. The show
was formally opened at noon with q
luncheon In the pavilion given by
Henry J. Croker. president OF the as
ISOLATION 20 the directors. judges and
members OF the ring committees.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
TO BE DECIDED FRIDAY.
Tn All Probability Darrsnt WIN he De-
MED a New Trial.

nied a New Trial.
San Francisco. Dec. 3-Theodore
Durrant' affidavits In the motion for
a new trial proceeded to their close
to-day. In his argument General Dick
inson. counsel for the prisoner. con-
tended that the court had erred In
not granting Durrant a change OF ven-
ue: In permitting the district attorney.
In his address TO the jury. to score
the defendant: In permitting the news
papers 10 publish the daily testimony
in the case when witnesses had been
excluded from the court room; In ads
mitting certain Jurors and not exclud-
Ing others from the jury box. and In
not compelling Miss Cunningham.
a reporter. to reveal the source OF her
information regarding the testimony to
be given by Mrs. Leak. who said that
she saw Durrant and Blanche Lamont
entering Emanuel church on the day
the latter disappeared. In reply. Dis
trict Attorney Barnes submitted .
brief citing authorities but without
argument. The court announced that
he would pass upon the motion for .
new trial on Friday. II Is considered
certain that the motion win be denied.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
THE GERMAN CONGRESS-.
Opening of the Reichstsg and the sp eech
From the Throne.


Berlin, Dec. 3.-The reichstag was
opened at noon to-day. The speech
from the throne was read by Prince
Hohenlohe. the chancellor. After re-
ferring to the anniversary of the glo-
rious victories of 1s70-71. and urging the
reichstag in conjunction with the fed
eral government, to continue to build
up the United Empire. the foundations
of which were laid 25 years ago, the
speech says: 'Friendly relations Of
the empire with all foreign powers con-
tinue unchanged. In conjunction with
Russia and France Germany has en-
deavored to prevent further complica-
tfons threatened by war between the
two great Bast Asiatic empires. Our
endeavors have been attended with sue
cess. thanks to the judicious modera-
tion displayed by the japanese govern
ment, and will contribute to preserving
and enlarging the field OF peaceful labor
for Germany's industry and trade. The
deplorable events In the Turkish en-
pire and the situation created thereby
have our serious attention. Faithful
TO its alliances and to the tried princi-
Piles of German policy, the empire Is
ever eady TO cooperate with the pow
ers when called upon by their interests
TO work for the furtherance of the
cause of peace. The unanimity Of de-
cision of all the powers In respect to
existing treaties and the support OF
the government OF his majesty. the sui
tan. In the establishment of an orderly
state of things justifies the hope they
will not be wanting in success"
After inviting the cooperation OF the
reichstag In passing the proposed civil
code and series OF bills intended TO
promote the welfare of the Industrial
classes. including the establishment OF
artisan chambers. the speech alludes
TO the proposed bourse law intended TO
remove. as far as possible. the influence
OF dealing on the bourse In affecting
the prices OF commodities. dangers
which have frequently been felt. to the
detriment OF the national weIl-being
Continuing. the speech says the ex-
pectation attaching 10 the existing su-
gar tax bill for the internal abolition
of export premiums has unfortunately
not been realized. and In view OF the
unfavorable effect which the general
condition OF the sugar market exercises
over agricultural affairs. a strong wish
has been manifested for extensive re
form ia legislation on that subject. and
this Is now under consideration by the
federal government.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
Burned TO Death.

Seattle. Wash. Dec. 3.-As a result
OF a small fire at the new Washington
state university in this city to-day.
Harry c. Ashenfelter OF Spokane. a
contractor on the university building.
was burned TO death. his body being
completely incinerated. A workman
named Frank Gallagher was also Sc
verely burned. but will recover. They
were tarring the inside OF a water tank.
when the tar caught IRE. The ladder
broke and Ashenfelter fell into the
flames.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
FOR WALLER.
His Kansas Friends Are In Washington
for Purpose.


for a Purpose.
Washington. Dec. 3.-The Kansas del
egation In congress Is determined to
leave nothing undone to secure the ne.
lease OF ex-consul John Waller from
his Imprisonment In France. After the
presidents message had been read this
afternoon the entire delegation OF sem
ators and members. including republi-
cans and populists. held a meeting to
decide upon their course OF action. 1t
was resolved TO push a resolution in
both houses calling upon the president
for all the papers and correspondence
In the case. Several members thought
this resolution should be accompanied
by one stating IL to be the view of con-
gress that the president should take
immediate action. and such a resolution
may be decided upon at future meet
ing.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04

Special Dispatch TO the Standard
Helena. Dec. 3.-Judge Knowles or
dered a nolle prosque entered In the
case of the United States W. s. c. Ash
by. charged with mlsappropriation Of
Helena National bank funds. on mo-
tion OF the district attorney. The mo-
tion was necessary owing TO a mistake
IN the wording OF the Indictment The
held to appear before the next grand
jury. The case was 70 have been tried
in a few days.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
Must Decide Bsfor. saturday.

Rome. Dec. 3.-It Is reported that
Great Britain has decided 10 give the
sultan OF Turkey untn Saturday next
to issue frmans for the passage OF an
extra gllardship through the straits OF
the Dardanelles- IL Is also stated II the
necessary permission Is not forthcoming
at the end Of that time British guard
ships viii be sent through the straits
without the suloan's permission Italy
British
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04

OF the Coghlan-Stockwen company
which Is playing here this week.
Attorney John Deweese to-day filed
In the county court the divorce COM
plant OF ]. X. Emmet against his
wife. May Barchaus Emmett. whose
stage name Is Emily Lytton. The
ground on which the divorce Is asked
Is cruelty.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
Emmet Wants a Divorce.

Denver. Dec. S.-Joseph X. Emmett.
whose mother resides In Denver. has
become a citizen OF Colorado by regis
tering as voter. and to-day began suit
for divorce. Edmond Hayes is named
as correspondent Hayes and Mrs.
Emmet emily Lytton). are members
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-04
Gold shipmen's.

New York. Dec. 3--Messers. Mueller,
Schalt * CO. VIII ship $500. 900 In gold
TO South America tomorrow