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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
CONVENTION CALL.
Chairman Carter of the Repub-
lican National Committee,
Notifies Electors of National Conven-
ton, June l6, at St. Louis.
Representatives. Alternates and Contests Dwell,
Upon in the Proclamation.

Washington, Dee. l5.-Chairman Carter
OF the Republican national committee has
issued the following call for the national
convention, addressed "ro the Republican
Electors OF the United States" In ac-
cordance with usage and the instructions
OF the Republican national convention Of
lS92, and by direction of the national com.
mlttee, national convention of delegated
representatives of the Republican party
VIII 6e held at the city of st. Louis, in the
state OF Miss ouri, on Tuesday, the 10th
day of June, 1896, at l2 o'clock noon, for
the purpose of nominating candidates for
president and vice president of the United
States. to be supported at the next national
election, and for the transaction of such
other and further business as may be-
brought before it, The Republican
electors in the several states and terri
tories, and voters, without regard to past
political affiliations, who believe in Re.
publican policy, are cordially invited to
unite under this call in the forma ton of
national ticket
Each state will be entitled to four dele.
gates at large, and for each representative
in congress, ut large. two delegates, and
each congressional district, each territory
and the District of Columbia to two dele
gates. The delegates at large shall be
chosen by popular state conventions, called
on not less than 90 days published notice,
and not less than 80 days before the meet
ing of the national convention.
The congressional district delegates shall
be chosen at conventions, called by tho
congressional committee of each such dis
trict, n the same manner as the nomination
of representative in congress is made in
said district; provided, that in any con-
gressional district where there is no Re.
publican congressional committee, the
Republican state committee shall
appoint from the residents of such
district a committee for the pur-
pose of calling district convention to
elect district delegates. The territorial
delegates shall be chosen in the same man.
ner as the nomination of u delegate in
congress is made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
LETTER OF THANKS
From New Orleans Police to
Detective Ira True,
For Having Put Them Onto the Much
Wanted Dr.. Hammond.
Great Suffering on Some Of the Islands in
Casco Bay.

Hallowell, Dec. l5.-(SpeciaD A let
ter regarding DR.. Hammond was received,
Saturday evening, by Detective Ira NJ
True, from d. 5. easier, superintendent
Of police at New Orleans. The letter il,
dated New Orleans, Dec. g. and reads as
follows:
State Detective Ira NJ True:
Dear Sir: Your favor of the I'd re-
ceived, with Enclosures Please accept
my thanks for same. We arrested William
L. Hammond, today, the party referred to
by you, and have charged him with being
fugitive from justice from Rome, Ga.
II you know of anyone else who wants
him, let me know as soon as possible.
(Signcd) d. S. GASLER,
Supt. Police
lie appears that, not contcnted with rid
ding Hallowell Of the presence of Dr.
Hammond, Detective True communicated
with the authorities at New Orleans send
ing them all matter in his possession which
might serve to assist them in finding and
OBTAINING Hammond
A definite charge having now been made,
it is thought that evidence will come in
thick and fast to the authorities, which
will bring to the surface many new
offences.
The fact that, in the cases charged
against him, he has been under the name
of Hammond, does not by any means in
dictate that he has always been under that
name and now that he has been appre.
hended his description may serve to con-
viz inn, Of nth cpip hoo rf1 e
No explanation has yet been offered for
his having used one name in so many in
stances as he has, and in no case is the sur
prise greater than that he should have
maintained the name of Hammond at
New Orleans, especially, after it had been
so extensively noised abroad that he had
definitely stated that he should go there.
Moreover, it is a surprise to everyone
that he should have entered into an &C
cupation as prominent as that of an auc-
tioneer for he was acting in that capacity
when he was arrested, Il new acquisition to
a somewhat lengthy line of accomplish
ments.
Whatever may have been his reasons, it
seems that he has met with sudden
check which will doubtless develop in
teresting reading for people of this vicin-
ity, and likewise many others.
The public at large, not only in Halo
we'll and vicinity, but all through this
country, and many others, if all accounts
are true, owe an inesttmable debt of
gratitude to Detective True for the excel
lent work which he has done ON this case.
BY the aid OF an extensive rogues' gallery
and collection of literature relating to
criminals coupled with some well planned
work, he has succeeded In making things
very disagreeable for one "Dr." William
Hammond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
SUlTAN'S CONSENT
rot Extra Guardships to Pass
Into the DardaneIIes
Was Forced by Threat of Germany to
Withdraw Her Support.
Latter Also Forced Into Her Position by
Austria and Italy.

L
| Berlln' Dec, l5.-The Sultan's assent
20 the Issuance OF the flrInans permitting
the entrance OIL extra guard ships iAto the
Dardsnelles, was obtained under the In
iluence OF bis knowledge that Gerfnany's
support would be Withdrawn If he refused.
throughout the diplomatic struggle,
the German ambassador at Constnntinoplc
had been under instructions that Germany
should Keep in the background, refraining
rom all initiative action. The German
am bassador was often absent from the
conferences Oh the ambassadors, but was
always in direct communication with the
sultan
According to official Information here
the Emperor saw no necessity for having
second guard ship ut Constantinople,
ana strongly opposed the project OF forcing
passage through the Dardanelles.
Finally under the pressure brought to bear
by Austria and Italy, the German ambas-
sador was instructed to advise the Sultan
that Germany must 60 with the allied
Powers In case strong measures should DO
required
AT the same time the Sultan received
the assurance OF Germany that when the
guard boat difficulty should be removed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
STILL MORE HORRORS
Told Of in the Massacres Of Arme-
mans by the Turks.
Inc Survivors in Deporable condition-Death
List Will be Enormous.

London, Dec. IA representative in
Constantinople of the United Press, tele
graphing under yesterdays date. saws thai
advices from the interior show that forced
conversions from Christianity To Moham.
mechanism are everywhere occurring
Women and children whose husbands and
fathers have been killed, and whose homes
nave been destroyed, have rather than
lead life of vagabondage, accepted
lslamism, whereupon they have been
housed and fed by the Turks.
In kaisarea many women whose pro-
tectors have fallen in the massacres were
offered their choice between embracing the
tenets of the Koran or being either hacked
to pieces or kidnapped Ostensibly the
women accepted Islamism and thus
rendered their lives and nerhaps their
honor secure. 1t is now known that
perhaps 1000 persons were killed In the
massacres In kaisarea. The mutilation of
the corpses by the kurds was frightful
In Harpoot, during the massacre there
90 Christians fled to "A church for shelter
They were permitted for time to believe
themselves secure. suddenly the church
was surrounded by great number of
kuris The doors were blown in, and the
kurds took the Christians one at a time
outside and there, needless of the cries for
mercy from the women and children killed
tnehi, either by shooting or stabbing
them.
The first victim was the Protestant pas
tor Of the church, who babe the others to
die as Christians. He met his death like
martyr. Some of the refugees, in an
agony OF terror. offered to accept Islamism,
but their enemies, after accepting their
offers, dragged the converts out and killed
them one by one. The Armenian church
was turned into mosque, and the
Protestant church into stable. In
kalsarea, the soldiers joined in the looting
that accompanied the massacres.
Van and Trebizond are rapidly filling
with refugees from the pillaged villages
adjacent to those cities. Hundreds of
women. almost completely exhausted from
fear and lack of food, have reached Van
and Trebizond, Their condition is most
dsplorable, They have been robbed of
about everything they possessed Large
numbers were barefooted, and the only
covering they had for their bodies were
thin chemises, which furnished no pro
lection against the Indictment weather.
No doubt many of those who escaped
death at the hands of the Kurds will die
from the effects Of the exposure they have
undergone, while many others will fall
victims of starvation. The promptest aid
that can reach the sufferers from foreign
countries will not avail to prevent an
enormous death list from these causes, and
unless aid is promptly furnished from
some quarter deaths from famine will
reach an appalling number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

David Bailey, a student of the Old
Orchard High school, who has been living
in the family of Frank Moses has been
missing two weeks. He took his departure
while the members of the family were
asleep. and nothing has since been heard
of him.
Burglars made an unsuccessful attempt
To blow open the safe in the south Paris
erist mill, Saturday morning. As they
fled along Main street, the night watch
man fired on them Later, three SUSPECT
ous characters, thought to be the burglars,
were seen ON the Waterford road.
All the prisoners that have been con-
fined in Noridgewock Jail were taken to
the new Skowhegan Jail. Saturday, ex'
cent one woman. In the new jail the
calls in the womens department are yet
unfinished. but In short time the re
naming prisoner will be taken to the new
iail unless discharged by the court
Everett Towle, aged 2s, the son OF
r.n,es Tovle. n Waterman in the kezar
Falls wooden mills at kezar FAILS, nys
tsriously disappeared, NOV Is, ana OIL AZ
tsmps to learn his whereabouts nave tnus
far proved fruitl.ss. He had Just oeen
discharged from bft army Oh" B"A~ va "
Fort Preble, Portland Harbor, receiving
5000.
suit for $4,000 was instituted at
Riddeford Saturday by Misses Josephine
and Addic Small proprietors OF the
Daily Times, against the Recorder on
the charge of Iibelous publications which
plaintiffs claim have injured their ousl.
ness The allegations say that on divert
dates the Record published defamatory
editorials holding their business up &c
ridicule and representing that their paper
had no circulation or value to advertisers
Mrs. Grace Griffin, who was shot at the
Orono house at Orono, last week. o!
Michael Lenihan, formerly kept board
inc house at Berlin Falls. On the death
Of her first husband, she married one u
ber boarders, Thomas Griffin, ana they
went to Rumford Falls to live. Frequent
d; fferepces of opinion illuminated IN con,
tested divorce suit at the last May term OF
the oxford supreme judicial court, IN
which Mr.. Griffin failed to substah'iaet
his charges and decree was denied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
Mr.. MANLEY INTERVIEWED.
Thinks Bayard Will Resign or Be censured-
About the Convention.

Boston, Dec. l5.-Hon. Joseph H. Man
ley, chairman Of the Republican nationa
committee arrived here. this evening, or
his way to Maine. In an interview with
journal reporter, he spoke highly OF
Massachusetts new congressman, W. f.
Barrett. He further said:
Il think Mr. Bayard will be recalled OF
will resign He certainly will be censured,
and when that Is done, his day of useful
ness is over. 1t Is over, anyway. When
a diplomat becomes indiscreet, he ccase
to be a diplomat. He certainly cannot
remain in his position now"
What led you to decide upon st. Louis
as the place for holding the national con-
vention; has it good accommodations"
at is second only to New York in the
matter of accommodations, replied Mr..
Manley. "If you go upon the logic that
a convention benefits state, then Mis-.
souri, was that state.
st. Louis came into the fight at the
last moment, did it not
lob, no. st. Louis was IN the fight all
the time. You spoke Of San Francisco.
OF course st. Louis did not use the brass
band methods of San francisco, and that
is about all. Beyond selecting the place
Continued on page ?.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
RECALL is IMPERATIVE.
Both Parties Agree that Bayard Has
Made a Great Mistake,
And That His Recall or censure by the House
Is Certain.

New York, Dec ia Washington
special to the Herald SAYS:
Ambassador Bayards remarkable
speeches in Great Britain continue TO be
the princiapl topic of discussion in Wash
ington
He has few apologies. The strongest
bis favor is that he had not prepared his
address with sufficient care and that he
said things which he would have left I'M
said if he had taken more time to think
them over.
Even this, they admit, does not excuse
him, for they realize that man who can
not contol his tongue has no business
representing the United States as an am
bassador to one of the greatest Powers in
Europe
Democrats unite with Republicans in
indorsing the position taken by the Herald
that the only proper course foT the Presi-
dent to pursue in the matter is to recall
Ambassador Bayard at once if that official
falls to realize the position in which he
has placed himself and tender his resigna-
ton.
Until Speaker Reed has appointed the
House committee on foreign affairs, it will
be impossible, of course. to make any pre-
dictions as to what course that committee
will recommend to the House on the Bar
rett resolution, There will be no lmpeach
ment proceedings, for the lawyers of the
House say that, even assuming everything
alleged by Mr.. Barrett to be trne, there
would be no ground for impeachment.
The prospective members Of the COM
mittee believe, however that unless Mr..
Cleveland recalls Ambassador Bayard at
once, the House should pass a vote of cen
sure. They also believe the House would
be justified in recommending his recall,
though some of them think that this is
action which could only properly be taken
by the Senate, as that body consented to
the appointment of Mr.. Bayard as am
bassador.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
SENATE COMMITTEES.
New England Well Provided for In Disiriba
ton Of Chairmanships.

New York, Dec. ia Washington
special says;
The Republican steering committee ha.
practically completed its list of committee:
for the reorganization of the Senate, ant
will report to the Republican caucus, Mon
day. The slate for committee chairman
ships stands thus:
observation-disclosures.
ropriations-Allson
Contingent expenses-.Iones of Ar
kansas.
Census-Chandler.
Claims-Teller.
Coast defences-Squire.
Commerce-Frye.
District of Columbia-McMillan
Education and labor-Shoup.
Engrossed bills-Wilsvn.
FnaDce-Morrill.
Observation-Disclosures.
Foreign relations-Sherman
Forest reservations-Allen
mmigration-Lodge.
Indian affairs-Pettigrew
Interstate COMMUNICATIONS.
Judiciary-Hoar.
Library-Hansbrough
Military atfairs-Hawley.
Naval affairs-Cameron.
Pacific railroads-Stewart.
Patents-Platt.
Observation-Disclosures.
Post offices and post roads-Wolcott.
Prlnting-Hale.
Privileges and elections-Mitchell OF
Oregon.
Public buildings and grounds-Quay.
Public lands-Dubois.
Relations with Canada-Carter.
Revision of the laws-Burrows.
Rules-Aldrich.
Observation-Disclosures.
The finance committee, if increased in
size, as intended, is expected TO stand:
Morrill,, chairman, Sherman, Jones of
Nevada, Allison Aldrich, Platt and VOL
colt, Republicans; Voorhees,, Harrison,
Vest, Jones of Arkansas. White and
Daniel, Democrats.
OF these, Wolcott, Jones of Nevada,
Jones of Arkansas, Voorhees,, Harrison,
Vest. White and Daniel, eight, are silver
men. Five only, Morrill,. Sherman, ALI
son, Aldrich and Platt, are sound money
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16

Oliver ID. Brown, wcll-known resident
OF the Meadows, Rockland died, Satur-
day, aged So. He had been confined to
the house for long period, suffering from
a combination of diseases. He was a
native of Knox county, but a portion of
his career was spent In San Francisco,
where he had q responsible position with
a railway. In Rocklaud his interests were
closely identified with lime manufactur-
ing, and at one time he was the owner of
considerable quarry. property He is sur
vlycd by his wife and three children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
G0MPERS WINS.
Elected President OF American Federation Of
Labor Over John Mcbride

New York, Dec. l5.-The American
Federation of Labor, Saturday, elected
Samuel Gompers president, over President
Mcbride, by vote Of l04l to 1923
The election of Gompers Is taken on all
sides as a defeat of the socialists every one
of whom voted for his opponent Com
pers fought the socialists on every and all
occasions, and while his vigorous opposi-
ton to them grated upon the men who
have hoped TO harmonizc all reform ele-
ments, the trade unionists Of the conser-
tive type supported him solidly. Com
pers was Kissed In Cooper Union, Friday
night, at the big socialist gathering and
even this helped to turn the tide in his
favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Dec. 15-The barometer
has risen generally throughout the districts
east of the Mississippi and on the north
Pacific coast, and has fallen rapidly in
the Rocky mountain districts and Missouri
valley. An extended depression is central
over Montana and the barometer is highest
north of Lake superior.
1t is warmer on the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts and on the eastern slope of the
Rocky mountains. 1t is colder over the
Plateau regions and north of Montana.
Fair weather has prevailed east of the
Rocky mountains except in the central
Mississippi valley, where local showers are
reported Generally rains have prevailed
west of the Rocky mountains.
Fair weather will probably continue on
the Atlantic coast, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
ROSE DOLLY AND MOTHER
Arraigned al Portland for Murder and Both
Plead Not Guilty.

Portland, Dec. 15.-Miss Rose Dolly
aud Mrs. Ellen Dolly, her mother, were
arraigned here Saturday, for the alleged
murder Of the formers infant child. Both
pleaded not guilty. The girl, who is the
alleged principal, was heavily yelled, and
she sobbed continually during the hearing.
Her mother, accused of being accessory,
was calm and unmoved. Search is still
going on for the body Of the child in the
woods at Pride's Corner, where it y said
to have been abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
BARBARA AUB RELEASED.
Jacob TimbeI Furnishes the Bonds That Open
The Prison Doors.

New York. Dec. 15.-Barbara Aub has
been released on bail. Bonds for her ap-
rearance when wanted were furnished By
Jacob Timbel. The girl left the court
room with Miss Smedley and her aunt,
Mrs Mitchell. They would not say where
she was going.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Dee. 15.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine peo-
pie:
Original, Freeman Colson, winterport
Increase, Henry l.. Perkins, Bangor;
John W Boynton, North Windsor; Chas.
W. Wallace, Auburn; Henderson Heal,
Searsmont; Tamerlane Billings, East
Northport. Additional, Addison Trask.
North Edgecomb. Reissue, Thomas Al
drich, National Soldiers home. Original
widows etc, renewal minor of Gustavus
NJ. Bowden. Somerset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
CAMP0S RESIGNS.
General Weyler Henceforth TO Garry on Spain s
War in Cuba.

Paris, Dec IS A disnatch from Mad
rid to The Figaro says that General Mar
tinez Campos has resigned his command
of the Spanish army in Cuba, and will be
succeeded by General Weyler, at present
commanding the Fourth corps of tho
Spanish army, with headquarters at Bar
celona
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
STARVING AND FREEZING.
Inhabitants Of Malaza and Yarmouth Islands
Casco Bay. in Distress.

Portland, Dec. 15,-The lobster
steamer Sci. King. which arrived here this
morning from lower Casco bay, reports
the inhabitants of MALAGA and Yarmouth
islands to be starving and freezing, as the
continued rough weather has prevented
them from fishing or going to the main
land for supplies or fuel. Relief will be
sent from here at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
DECKS WERE SWEPT.
Schooner Joseph e. Garland Has Rough Trip
From the Georges.

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 15.-Schooner
Joseph +. Galand arrived from the
Georges, today, and reports the storm of
the past week to have been of great sever
ity She was struck by sea which swept
her decks and carried away the boat davits
and many fishing articles. She sprang
leak and was with great difficulty kept
afloat until reaching this port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
TREMENDOUS SEAS.
Took Everything Movable from the Decks Of
The Steamer Croft.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE officers of the
British steamer Croft, which arrived, to-
day, from Hamburg, report an extraordi-
narily stormy voyage. Sine was five days
overdue. She met violent gales and high
seas. Wednesday night last, the seas
swept away the wheel houEe, DOORS graf
ings and everything movable on deck
Yesterday, the Croft put into Gloucester
hsrbor for shelter, coming here, this morn
Ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16

Prize Fighter Barney Finnegan's muir
derer, a tramp negro, Grant Simons, was
captured near Joliet, H.. Saturday. and
was taken to Ottawa, III. He ia in Jail
under strong guard, and lynching i:
feared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16

The Boston Clothing house, Beeler g.
Benefits grocery store and the cafe Of
W. ID. Wilson, at Hagerstown. Md /, were
burned, Sunday. Loss. $50, 900; insur
ice, two-thirds of that amount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
The Usual Official Denial.

Madrid, Dec l5.-An official denial is
made of the report published In the Paris
Figaro that Captain-General Martinez
Campos has resigned his command In
Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
The President Arrives Home.

Washington, Dec. 15.-President Cleve-
lind and his shooting companions re-
turned to Washington, today, at 2.30
p. NJ. on the lighthouse tender Maple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Forecast for
Monday: For New England, generally
fair; northeasterly winds; slightly cooler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16

BORROW MONEY

Where you can pay it back in installments
and reduce interest at each payment; We loan
on furniture, pianos, diamonds, watches,
horses, carriages, live stock or any valuable
personal property. Business always confden-
tial.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
2ls Water St.,opp. Cony House. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16
THIS is FACT,
FAIR WEATHER..

Boston, Dec. 15.-Local forecast for
Monday: Fair; slight change in tenn
perature; variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-16

Miss Helen Culver OF Chicago, has given
the University OF Chicago, 81, 000,0 coo.