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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
MEMORIAL SERVICE
In Honor OF Late Rev. Or. Samuel Smith Held
at ReadviIe, Mass.

Hyde Park, Mass, Nov. pa memo
rial service in honor of the late Rev. DR..
Samuel f. Smith, was held in the Blue
Hill chapel, Readvillc, this evening, and
was largely attended. Gen. Henry b
Csrrington, Z. S. A., delivered an able
eulogy on DIR. Smith, based on an intimate
acquaintance with the deceased he having
edited many of the doctors later writings.
Benjamin McKendry Of the American
Ba ptist Publication Society, gave personal
"reminiscences covering an acquaintance
with DR.. Smith. lasting 40 years. DR..
Smiths poems were Rad by George s.
Cabot, his hymns were sung by the choir
and quartet. Solos were sung by George
+. SENIOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
CUT IN PRICES.
Japanese Goods Being Offered
in the United States
At Prices Less Than It Costs Us to
Manufacture Them.
Pacific Coast Merchants Forced Into Buying
The Agent Coming East.

San Francisco, Nov. 24.-The Daily
Report last evening, published story TO
the effect that Japan is about to invade
the United States with agents OF her
iactorlts, whose ability to produce articles
OF necessity more cheaplv than the rest OF
the world can no longer be ignored.
A few weeks ago the paper says, the
agent of a powerful manufacturing and
commission house, whose headquarters are
IN Kobe and Hiogo arrived here and
offered such inducements to San francisco
merchants that they were compelled to
place large orders with him.
Investigation reveals the fact Of an I'M
precodented cut in almost every line OF
staple goods made by the Oriental sales
man.
buttons by the great gross are delivered
duty free ut u fraction less than the actual
cost per gross of the Am, rican article.
Bicycles, guaranteed equal to the best
high grade, are listed at $l2.
Japanese matches can be laid down at n
price destined to close every match factory
in tho United States. Sashes, doors. blinds
and all kinds Of wooden ware can be de-
liverod, duty paid, 30 to so per cent. less
than the Wholesale prices OF local manu-
facturers
After placing huge orders In this city.
the agent left for the East, where agencies
will be established in New York. Chicago.
st. Louis and elsewhere, for the purpoe of
underselling American and European
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The barometer
has fallen rapidly over the Central valleys
and the eastern slope of the Rocky noun
tains. but has risen over New England
and the northern portion of the Lake
regions and west of the Rocky mountains.
The barometer is lowest over Louisiana,
and highest north of Lake Superior and
Dakota
1t is colder in the lower Mississippi val
ley, northeastward over New England.
The temperature has remained about sta
tionary west of the Mississippi and in the
south Atlantic states Rain has prevailed
throughout the Central valleys, the mid
die Atlantic states. the southern New Eng
land, and snow is reported from Iowa,
Nebraska and Colorado.
Threatening weather and rain or snow
will continue in the Central valleys, and
probably heavy SHOWS will occur in the
southern portion Of the Lake region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

ram bow, twin screws, protected deck
throughout the ship, and pumping,
drainage, vcntilating and electric outfits.
Each was to make II knots when fully
equipped, with great coal endurance.
The cruiser was to have two thirds sail
power, on two or three masts, and to
carry four l0-inch and six 6-ineh guns,
with a secondary battery, which WA, then
specified, but has since been somewhat
altered. The protection for the heavy
guns was also specified but has since
been increased, as will presently be noted
Secretary Whitney threw the competi-
ton for plans for the two ships open to
the whole world, and 10 fewer than 10
competitors entered the lists, with 10
different designs. Shortly after his call
had been made the navy department took
the precaution to request the chiefs Of
bureaus to prepare plans Of their own
This precaution was justified, since, al
though plans came from foreign countries
as well as our own, and the Barrow Ship
building Company secured the handsome
prize offered for the battleship Texas, yet
the board reported as follows on the ar
morcd cruiser:
The marked difference in the essential
features Of the designs Of armored cruisers
of the Barrow Shipbuilding Company,
Lieut. W l.. Chambers, A. H. Grandjean,
and the Thamesi Iron Works and Ship
building Company prevent their classifl-
cation in the order Of merit. Each ex
hibits features which strongly commend
themselves, but the board docs not con-
slider it advisable for the government to
build a vessel upon any one OF these
plans.
Accordingly the government adopted
for the armored cruiser the design of
Chief Constructor I. ID. Wilson, which
was based upon that of the famous
Brazilian armored cruiser Riachuelo,
built in England, and considered one of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

perfect cut is now on exhibition at the
store of j. n. Merrill * Co, Portland. It
consists Of three pieces. soup tureen and
two vegetable dishes. 1t is made of
oxydized silver, from designs furnished
by Col. c. H. Osgood of Lewiston, and is
a really beautiful group of dishes.
The principal piece of the set, the
tureen, is about one foot high, and Is
ornamcnted with the coat OF arms of the
State of Maine chased on the front. sur
rounded by recommendations of pine cones
and needles. On the other side of the
tureen is engraved State of Maine to tho
L. s. Cruiser Maine. 1895"
Its companions, while more modest In
general outline, bear the same ornamental
ton
The service reposes in handsome oak
case, lined with cherry satin.
The service was manufactured by tho
Gorham Manufacturing Co, weighs 1870
ounces and cost Sll00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
LATEST FROM TURKEY.
Americans at Marsovan Being Protected
Situation at Erzeroum and Diarbskin.

London, Nov. 24-The representative
of the United Press in Constantinople tele-
graphing under the date of yesterday, SAYS
that adyices from Marsovan, bearing date
of Nov. %, show that the American col
lege at that place is carefully protected by
the authorities condition of affairs that
is no doubt due to the energetic represen-
tations made to the Porte by Minister
Terrell, the American minister, who has
been indefati gable in his attempts to
secure the safety of American citizens and
their property in the Turkish dominions
The dispatch adds that advices from
Erzeroum, dated Nov. 16, show that the
promises made by the authorities to return
to the Armenians as much as possible of
the property that they lost during the
troubles there, is of no value, no attempt
being made to keep it.
The governor says that the supply of
bread daily given to 5000 persons, who
would otherwise starve, must be stopped
before long.
Sarkis, naturalized American thrown
into prison, near Erzeroum, some time
ago. is still deprived of his liberty. Simon
Jan mas been released on the demand of
Minister Terrell.
A numb Der of outrages have been per
petrated on the inhabitants of Sehilkani
for giving testimony against the goyer-
nor, who Threatened to SOW the site of the
town with barley. The governor, to
whom Minister Terrell referred in his
warning to the Porte that Turkey would
be held responsible should hair on the
head of an American be harmed, has been
removed from office
The Daily News will, tomorrow publish
dispatch from Constantinople saying
that all the foreign consuls at Erzeroum
have signed joint report disproving
the Turkish versions of the massacres
there.
A dispatch from Constantinoplc says
that the consuls estimate that the value
of the property lost at Diarbekir is 2, 000,-
600 pounds Turkish The residue of the
Armenian population of Diarbekir Will
emigrate to Batoum. The dispatch adds
that the panic among the Armenians at
Constantinople continues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
SENATOR CHANDLER
Talks to the President Like
a Father to a Son.
Cannot Believe That He Will Allow
Recent Railroad Combination
TO Feed Upon Alread, Burdened People When
He Can Stop It.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The text Of the
letter that Senator Chandler of New
Hampshire, two days ago, addressed to
President Cleveland on the subject of the
Irccen mt agreement of die railroad prc.i-
d-nts was made public, tonight. and is as
follows:
Washington, Nov %. To the Presi
dent: Sir-I make complaint to you and
through your interstate commerce com
mission against the trust and pooling
agreement, now nearly finished, Of eight
American railroad trunk lines and one
Canadian line controlling the traffic be
tween New York city and Chicago. The
agreement provides that every railroad in
the combine shall make and maintain
transportation rates prescribed by a board
OF managers representing ali the roads
This is a conspiracy in the restraint of
trade and commerce under the act OF July
2, 1890. The agreement make certain that
all competition shall be abolished as above
required by imposing heavy fines upon the
Tending road. which fines are to be APP
piled for the benefit of the other roads, and
this is division of earnings contrary to
section 5, interstate commerce law.
This trust and pooling agreement can
be annihilated, as provided by the ex
plici5 existing laws of the United States:
first by an Injunction from the courts;
second, by the order Of the interstate COM
merce commission, or third, by the indict-
ment of the individuals signing the same.
1t can also easily be stopped by vigorous
appeal from you to j. Pierpont Morgan,
whose power over the nine governors Of
the nine trunk lines is as absolute as it
was over the bond syndicate.
1t cannot be possible that you intend to
take upon your administration the re
sponsibility Of fastening upon your bur
dened and helpless people this hugest trust
the world ever saw or was ever conceived
of, when one earnest word from you to
your fresh attorney general, your ambi
tious chairman of your commission, or
your omnipotent banker friend, will
paralyze the iniquity in its inception.
Very respectfully,
VIM. +. Chandler"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
IN BOSTON CHURCHES.
Many Words Of Love and Reverence by Friends
OF the Late Or. Smith.

Boston, Nov. 24.-Scrvic' S in memory of
the late DR.. Samuel +. Smith were held,
today, in several Baptist houses of wor-
ship in and about Boston. AT the Baptist
Bethel. on Hanover sIreet, In the evening,
Rev. Henry A. Cook, who was an especi-
ally intimate friend, spoke with great
feeling OF the departed divine
At the Old Cambridge Baptist church.
in the evening many hymns composed
by DIR. Smith were sung by the copgrega
ion and choir Prof G. II. Whittemore.
Rev. J. v CASTOR, pastor of the church,
and Mr.. Edgar o. Silver made addresses.
Prof Whittcmore eulogizcd DIR Smith
in eloquent language, and paid him golden
tribute for his work in the church and for
his country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
FIRE AT HARTFORD.
Three Were Small. But the Fourth Did About
$4,000 Damage.

Hartford, CT, Nov. 24.-Fire broke
out this morning, shortly after o'clock,
in the rear of Ernst Schall's Bazaar and
toy store, and damaged the stock of goods
and fixtures SO, coo; on which there was
$40, 900 insurance.
From Schall's bazaar it spread to the
offices and tenements above, causing a
damage OF $4,000 to the building, Owned
hv the George W. Corning estate. This is
fully covered by insurance. The office Of
Gladwin & Morse. brokers, was damaged
5000 by water; fully insured.
Other losses We're: c. O. Baldwin 5
household furniture, $1,000; John NalenZa
barber shop fixtures, 5000, The fire was
the fourth within "a hours, the Others be-
ing small, occasioning insignificant losses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

the best vessels of her size and type then
afloat Since the design was adopted
notifications have been made, SO that it
VIII he sufficient to consider the dimcn-
sions of the exists today.
She has length on load water line of
3lS feet, breadth of 81 feet and IA mean
draught of 81 y feet giving her dis
placement of 66iS tons She has twin
screw, vertical, triple expansion engines
of 5000 maximum indicated horse power
which are to give her speed of IL knots
an hour.
Her armament consists Of four l0-inch
and six 6 inch breechloaderS, and sec
ondary battery of ~ FOUNDER aud six
one FOUNDER rapid6re guns with four
Gatlings.
The navy department had prescribed
that the heavy guns We're To load in not
less than two positions. and were to be
protected by at least 1917 inches Of steel
armor properly backed while the 6-inch
guns were to he fitted with shields, and
the water-line belt to he at least II inches
thick at the maximum.
AS 1t turns out, the side armor of the
Maine is IL inches thick, while her two
steel barbettes, containing each two of
the 10-inch guns are II inches thick.
with the turrcts eight inches thick.
The Maine had her keel laid in 1888.
Bids were duly invited for the construc-
ton of her machinery, according to the
specifications of the bureau These bids
Were opened, March 10, 1889 They pro
posed high -pressure cylinder of 30 =
inches, an intermediate of 81 and Il low
pressure of So inches in diameter with a
common stroke of SO inches
The required 5000 collective horse
power was to be secured at 1872 revolutions
per minutes. There were to be eight
single-endcd steel boilers of the horizontal
return fire tube, with 142i feet outside
diameter and 10 feet long, having II work
ing pressure of 1875 pound, per square
inch.
They Were to be placed in two equal
groups in two watcr-tight compartments
The total heating surface was to he 49, 500
sluare feet, and the CRATE surface 553
square feet, while the two three bladcd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
SHIP BELLE O'BRlEN
Believed TO Have Foundered, with Captain,
His wife and IA Men.

London, Nov. 24-The chief officer and
five of the crew Of the American shin
Belle . Brien, Capt. Colley, San Francisco,
June ~, for Queenstown, have landed in
small boat at Kerry Head, south Of the
entrance to the river shannon, Ireland.
They were in an exhausted condition.
The chief officer reported that he and the
men with him left the ship, Nov. IS. She
was then 1870 miles north northwest of
Kerry Head. Three other men embarked
in the long boat, bat were lost sight of
shortly after leaving the ship.
Captain Colley, his wife and IA of the
crew were left on board the ship which
was fast making water. IL 10 believed
that the vessel fuundered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

GERMANY'S STAND.
Not Hostile to Great Britain
in Turkish Matters,
Yet Not Exactly Pleased With Her
Attitude Toward the Sultan.
links the Sultan Intends and Can Restore
and Maintain Order.

Berlin, Nov. 24.-The decision of the
German government not to send dispatch
boat 10 Turkey is regarded as a sign that
Germany places strong reliance upon the
ability and intention of the Sultan to pre-
serve order in his dominions. Although
the German official opinion is not openly
hostile to the action Of Great Britain to-
ward Turkey, 1t certainly is not friendly.
what are considered as Lord Salisbury S
ln1lammatory policy and Sir Philip
Currie' want of tact in dealing with the
Sultan, with his frigid and unyielding
manner toward that monarch, ara the sub
Jects of open talk in diplomatic circles
here and at Vienna
Reports received from Constantlnople
by diplomats here, show that the situation
In the Turkish capital is quieter.
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MORE MASSACRES.
The Kurds Still Saughtering Armenians-Five
Villages Wiped Out

New York, Nov 24.-The Herald 5
European edition publishes the following
from its correspondent at Vienna: Dis
patches received from Turkey state that
the Kurds, in fragrant violation of the
order of the Sultan, have massacrcd the
inhabitants of five more Armenian vii
lagos.
THE Emperor, fearing still further to
weaken the prestige of the Sultan, refuses
to send an additional gunboat to Con-
stantinople, and has ordered the Austrian
ambassador to observe IA policy of the
greatest reserve in order to contribute to
the possible deposition of the Sultan.
The accord between the great Powers is
still perfect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
Gaze of Consumption. Not Murder.

Portland. Nov. 24.-The doctors nave
decided that John Il. Doyle, the hack
man. whose jaw was broken by blow
Econ, som, unknown man in sal ION,
d;oa fr, m pulmonary cor sumption and
no. from the effects Of the blow This
effectually disposes OF the onahc' 10 arrest
anybo iy for murder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
FIRE IN SCHOOL HOUSE.
,Ioknown Parties a. Gloucester, Start Blaze
in Primary School Room.

Gloucester. Mass Nov. 2i.-The Rogers
primary school, Elm street was broken
into during the night, by unknown per
sons who piled up a the books and sta
tion,rs in the room and set them on fire
The fire department soon had the fire
nader control. The loss will be several
hundred dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
WANTS THREE MONTHS
Sultan Needs Lots Of Time 20 &c! Reforms
Under Way.

Rome, Nov. 24.=Ambassador Pansa
has teiegraphed from Constantinople the
substance of an interview that he recently
had with HALL Rifsat Pasha, grand vizier,
who said that the Porte would require at
least three months to suppress the Armen-
ian rising at Zeitoun and to get the re-
form machinery working. The grand
vizier has requested Italy and the other
powers to cooperate to restrain the Balkan
states from ill-timed anti-Turkish aglta-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
STORM IN MEDITERRANEAN.
Many Wrecks Reported With a Heavy Loss
OF Life.

Rome, Nov. "a A violent tempest pre-
vailed over the Mediterranean, today The
italian brig Giuseppe was wrecked at
Calvi, Corsics, and four Of the crew
drowned. Many small vessels were lost
number Of drowniDgs are reported from
different places along the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
The Sultan Doesn't Want The Marb!ehead at
C0nstantinople.

London, Nov. PA despatch to the
United Press from Constantinople says
United States Minister Terrell asked the
Porte for permit to allow the United
States cruiser Marblehead to come to Con-
stantinople, but the request was refused
on the ground that only powers to the
treaty of Paris can expect such permits"
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The Gar Says Give Him Time.

St. Petersburg, Nov. 24.-The Gar,
yesterday, gave cordial audience to the
lillian ambassador. His Majesty said it
is necessary to accord Tursey time to put
into effect the reforms the Sultan has
promised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

propellers were to have diameter Of IL
feet.
The only bid was one Of S735, 600, made
by \. +. Palmer, Jr., & Co. Of the Quin-
tard Iron Works, and this was accepted.
The contract for the side armor was made
with the Bethlehem Iron Works The
first steel stem Was cast in Pittsburv. but
was sprung or warped, and Il new one
made by the Standard Steel Casting Com
pany Of Thurlow.
Several changes in her details have
since been made, but her general feature
are as already noted. she now has a
two-masted schooner rig instead Of the
bark rig at first intended. Her armored
tops are protected by circular steel shields
The limit Of cost fixed by Congress for
hull and machinery was -, 800, 900. Since
the Maine was designed great advances
have been made in our armored vessels.
both Of the battleship and cruiser type.
Nevertheless. she will form an effective
source Of reliance in her way, and while
her type will not be repeated in our navy.
she will be welcome addition to it,
The handsome silver set, which is to be
presented to the Maine, tomorrow, at
-
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~, lanes E. Wooster Of Calais. Drowned,

Calsi., Nov. ai.-The body OF
,.mos r. Wooster, captain Of The
t,gboat william Kinds, was rooov-
ora, from the water. last night IL IS
supposed that be fell from IN, -, w faar
wh,Io fishing. He had wife ami four
ob;lJran
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MONARCH MIXED PAINT.
We MEAN THAT,
CLOUDY-LlGHT RAINS-COOL.

Boston, Nov. 24.-Local forecast for
Monday: Cloudy, followed by light rains :;
stationary temperature; winds shifting to
westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Nov. 24-Forecast for
Monday; New England, fair in morning,
followed by increasing oloudlness, and
probably rain or snow, Monday evening
or night; colder; northeasterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

Gorham citizens held meeting, Satur-
day, and appointed committee to con-
tinue earnest and persistent agitation for
an electric road, the first attempt to get
permission Of the railroad commissioners
having failed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25
AUGUSTA. MAINE. MONDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 25 1896
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 any valuable
personal property. Business always confiden-
tial.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
2l9 Water St.,opp. Cony House. Augusta.
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Maine Pensions.

Washington, Nov. s4.-The following
nensions have been granted TO Maihe
people: =, Cerv;,,o James
Manning. Togus; reissue, STEPHEN H.
Abbott, Benton Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

The seamer British Empire, which sailed
ft)m London, for Boston, Saturday, is
aground In the Thames river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-25

Portland, Nov. 24-Thc United States
battleship Maine is hourly expected to ar
rive off Portland
Monday will probably be spent in clean.
ing ship and preparing for the presenta-
ton Of the beautiful silver service, the gift
of the State to her nsmesake. The exer-
cises will probably take place in City hall,
Tuesday afternoon, and large crowd Is
expected to attend
When the Maine was designed and in
deed, for years thereafter, she was called
an armored cruiser. In fact, the very last
report of Chief Constructor Wilson him
self who planned the vessel speaks Of her
as 'steel armored cruiser " and he ought
to know what she is, in type and class.
Secretary Tracy, however, in his annual
report calls both the Maine and the
Texas 'armorcd battleships of the second
class -
This discrepancy seems to be due to the
changes in rating and naming that have
been put into effect since the Maine was
begun. The names of states, in the new
uett, lhsbe'iu ol Delng gwen 10 All nrSl-
rates, according to the old plan, have
since been confined to a single type of
vessel, the armorcd battlcship.
As the Maine had already been christ
ened it seems to have been thought better
to change her classification than her
name. although she is designed for cruis.
ing purposes, and will have speed sur
passing that Of many of the worlds ar
mored cruisers
The act of Aug. 3, 1886, called for two
sea going double bottomed vessels of about
5000 tons displacement, designed for IA
speed of at least 16 knots an hour, with
engines capable Of forced draught, and
with complete torpedo outfit and
effective armament
The navy department thereupon issued
a circular calling for plans for two vessels
one the armorcd cruiser now the Maine
with maximum draught of % feet, and
the other battleship Of 23 feet, now the
Texas.
Both were to be built Of steel. with q