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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
Maine Pensions,

Washington, Oct. 22.-The following
pensions:
Original. David c. Robbins. South
Hope. Increase, Henry p. Dunning,
Brunswick. Original widows, Sophia
NJ. Wentworth, West Lebanon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23

Justice Gaynor has Joined the petit
TONERS for the pardon of John Y. Me-
Kane A letter from him urging eXecu-
tive clemepcy is in the Governors
hands. This is the more remarkable,
as Judge Gaynor was. perhaps. more
than any one else, the cause Of Nc
kanes overthrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
Senator Hale Speaks at Erie. Pa.

Erie. Pa. Oct. Ex-senator Hale of
Maine. spoke before 1900 persons, this
eyening.i in the Park Opera house on the
issues of the Presidential campaign.
His efforts was one of the best heard
here this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
Sir Julian Pauncefote Arrives.

New York, Oct. 22.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote. British ambassador to the
United States, was a passenger on the
steamer Germanc from Liverpool
which arrived today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23

Have you earache. toothache, sore
throat, pains or swellings of any sort ?
a few applications of DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil will bring relief almost
instantly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
Washington Forecast.

Washington. oct 22-Forecast for Fri
day: For New England. fair: slightly
warmer. during the day; light TO fresh
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23

Rev. a. L. Golden. pastor of the Con-
gregational church at South Eliot, Me-
has resigned to accept a call to Ballard
vale, Mass. He will begin his duties
there Nov. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Oct. 2a-I.ocaI forecast for
Friday: Fair and warmer; wids geaer-
ally westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23

In the supreme court at Bangor, Thurs
Briggs VS.. Briggs, the movement for sep
aration by Mrs. Elmira Briggs of Spring
field Me-, against DIR. William H. Fl.
Briggs, a well-known physician of that
town. The charges are cruelty. drunk
enness and adultery. Much evidence was
presented by the plaintiff among them
letters with endearing terms. addressed
to Miss George Brown. school teacher
in North Lee and Passadumkeag. The
case will be continued. Friday. The fol-
lowing divorces We're decreed. Thursday:
Anna ]. Mcleod vs.. John Mcleod. libel
for divorce; divorce decreed for gross and
confirmed habits of intoxication; G. W..
Howe for libellant. Charles F. Newcomb
VS.. Fannie A. Newcomb libel for divorce:
divorce decreed for utter desertion; ]. N.
Sanborn for libellant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23

This is the PUREST DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC MATTER IN 1T. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
a solid layer of clay which strictly pro.
tects it from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. .75cts
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts
One half gallon daily per month. .... .5Octs
Delivered to any part of the city for so
cents a hogshead, or Is cents barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
c. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor.
Aurusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
AUGUSTA. MAINE.

Analysis from the fifth annual report OF
the Maine State board of health.
1.-The SPARKLING CLEARNESS justi'
CHEMICALLY and M1CROSCOPlCALLY
IT is ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date OF
sample of water No. 316 expressed in parts
per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
President Cleveland's Address.


| Of the family of Princeton he takes
humble place among those who see
With an interest not to be outdone. the
signs of her triumphs on the fields of
higher education. and the part she has
taken during her long and glorious
career in the elevation and betterment
of a great people. | can not resist. he
said. the train of thought which es-
pecially reminds me of the promise of
national safety and the guaranty of
the permanence of our free institu-
tons. which may and ought to radiate
from the universities and colleges
scattered throughout our land. Obvi-
ously government resting upon the
win and universal suffrage of the peo-
pies intelligence.
While the advantages of q collegiate
education are by no means necessary
to good citizenship. yet the college
graduate. found everywhere, cannot
smother his opportunities to teach his
fellow countrymen and influence them
for good, nor hide his talents in nap
kin, without recreancy to trust. In
nation like ours. charged with the care
of numerous and widely varied inter-
ests. a spirit of conservatism and toler-
alton is absolutely essential A collie
giate training, the study of principles
unvexed by distracting and misleading
influences, and a correct apprehension
Of the theories upon which our republic
is established. ought to constitute the
college graduate constant monitor.
warning against popular rashness and
excess.
The activity of our people and their
restless desire to gather to themselves
especial benefits and advantages lead
to the growth of an unconfessed ten
dency to regard their government as
the giver of private gifts, and to look
upon the agencies for it's administra-
ton as the distributors of official places
and preferment. Those who in uni
versty of college have had an oppor-
tunity to study the mission of our in
situations. and who in the light of his
tory have learned the danger to a peo-
pie of their neglect of the patriotic
care they owe the national life en-
trusted to their keeping, should be well
fitted to constantly admonish the fell
low citizen, that the usefulness and
beneficence of their plan of government
can only be preserved through their
unselfish and loving support. and their
contented Willingness to accept in full
return the peace. protection and oppor-
tunity which it impartially bestows
| do not forget the practical necessity
of political parties. nor do l deny their
desirability. l recognize wholesome
differences of opinion touching legiti-
mate governmental policies and would
by no means control or limit the ut
most freedom in their discussion.
have only attempted to suggest the i'm
portant patriotic service which our in
situations of higher education and their
graduates are fitted to render our peo-
pie. in the enforcement of those immu-
table truths and fundamental principles
which are related to our national con-
dition. but should never be dragged in
to the field of political strife nor i'm
pressed into the service of partisan
contention.
Continued on page a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
WHO WENT TO THE SHOW?
A Female Minstrel Company Having More OF
Less Trouble at Richmond.

Richmond. Oct 22.-(SpeciaD.-Quite a
little stir was created about town. today.
on account of the refusal of the municipal
officers to grant Duncan Clark's Lady
Minstrels a permit to play at the Opera
house in the evening. it having been re-
ported that the show was immoral The
manager of the company held a consulta-
ton with Selectman Curtis. finally getting
his consent for the company to appear.
The proprietors of the Opera house then
company a benefit. The company claim
that they have been taken for another
troup which is now doing the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-23
ANNIVERSARY DAY
In the Sesqui-Centennia| Cele-
bration at Princeton.
Principal Address Of the Day Deliver
ed by President Cleveland.
Recent 0itts-College to Be Hereafter Known
as Princeton University.

Princeton, N. j., Oct 22.-The sesau-
centennial anniversary of the granting
Of the first charter Of the College of
New Jersey was celebrated, this morn
ing, in Alexander hall. This was ami
Versary day proper in the celebration
programme, and many distinguished
men who had been unable to attend the
other exercises of the squi-centennial
were present.
Alexander hall was crowded to it's
utmost capacity by those eager 10 do
homage to Princeton University in the
hour of her glory, and also to hear the
address of President Cleveland.
After the academic procession had
filed into the building. prayer was Of
fered by the Rev. Or. Theodore Cuyler
OF brooklyn. DR.. Patton in making the
announcement of the university title
spoke of the pleasure il gave the trus-
tees that no change In the charter of
the college had been made necessary
in changing the corporate name He
said: From this moment what has
heretofore been known as the college of
New Jersey VIII he known in the future
as Princeton University"
After the cheers had subsidized he in
voked the blessing of God on the uni
Versity and on the men in charge of it's
various departments. President Patton
then spoke Of the success which had
attended the efforts towards increasing
the endowment of the university. AL
though the complete list is not yet pre-
pared. he announced the founding Of
the Mccormick professorship. and also
chair Of philosophy.
The gift of $500. 900 for the library was
announced. but the name of the donor
is still Withheld. Another gift Of $685.
900 for purpose not specified. was also
acknowledged from an unknown source
The total amount obtained up to the
present was given as 81 $50. 600
Professor Shields, Young, Sloan and
Murray then presented names for the
doctors degrees of men distinguished
in the department of philosophy, sci
ence education. history. political econ
omy. archaeology, literature and art.
DIR. Patton read a oongratulatory ca
bic message from the Right Hon. Lord
Kelvin of the University of Glasgow.
who has been given the degrees of LII.
y. in absentin.
President Cleveland was then intro
duced and took the platform amid a
tumult of cheers and enthusiasm. His
n n fol
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
GOV. MATTHEW'S FOR SILVER.
He Says the Single Gold Standard
Would BE "A Calamity.

Anderson, Ind, May B.-John r. Brunt
of this city, a bolt manufacturer. and a
leading silver democrat of the state, gave
out the following letter from Gov. Mat
thews for publication tonight.
Executive Mansion, Indianapolis, Ind.
May 13.-To Hon. John r. Brunt, Ander-
son, Ind:-Dear Sir: have your favor Of
the 18th inst, and thank you for so frank
ly writing, as well as your cordial en-
dorsement of my views fully agree with
you that the adoption Of the single gold
standard platform would be a calamity to
the great body of our people and a serious
mistake for the democratic party We have
practically agreed upon the gold basis
prices, Of all agricultural and manufac-
turing productions have fallen together
with the wages Of labor, producing be-
sides great army Of unemployed men.
To now concede, without a struggle, this
last point and engraft into the constitu-
ton of the country this principle is not
what the democratic party should do.
We would then have much to fear in
the still more rapid appreciation of gold
/ am not ready to ask the people to place
this yoke upon their necks. If we will but
offer TO the public the right kind of plat
form this year, they viii respond heartily
to our appeal.
hope you may conclude to come to the
state convention and make an earnest ef-
fort for the good Of the party.
Claude Matthews.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17

frantic, and their cheers and yells could
be heard almost a mile
In the run off Brush took the lead a the
outset and finished easily a winner by a
length. A summary follows:
First Race-Five furlongs. Red, 10Y F.
Williams, Is to /, won, with Remp second
and The Blossom third, Time, 1:A.
Morrison, TO to !, won, with Joe Clark sec
one ald Katie G. third Time, 1:1S
:, I9ird Race--Six furlongs. Moylan. 1O5,
Perkins, to 5, won, with Hanlon second
and Suathreel third. Time 11712.
Fourth Race-The Schultz stakes. one
mile. Ben Brush, l22, Thorpe, to 5, and
Lady lnez, III, Perkins, to l, ran a dead
heat, with Semper Ego third. Time 1:4lIL.
In the run-off Ben Brush, to 10, won, with
Lazy Ihez, TO ., second. Time, LAB.
Fifth Race-Five furlongs. Alice A 1O7
Thorpe, to 2, won, with Mazeppa second
and Govinda third. Time, ;5O12.
Chicago, May 16.-Three track records
We're broken and one tied at Sheffield to-
day. The six furlong handicap was the
event Of the day. Weola, who was in at
80 pounds, won the race handily, a half
second inside the record California clip
ped quarter of a second off the six and
one-hat furlong state record, and Lillian
r., the same fraction in the five and one
half furlong event. Cassa as good as 100
TO 1 and 50 to l at the post, lasted long
enough to win the first race. Two faVo-
rites, three second choices and one outsid-
er won. Attendance 1900. A summary:
First Race-Seven furlongs. Casa, IS,
Burns, 50 to !, won, with B. f. Fly, Jr..
Second Race-Four and one-half fur
longs. ProVident ~. Hathersall, 3 to /,
won, with Hessville second and Siegfried
third. Time ;55al.
Third Race-Seven furlongs. Longdale,
80, Davis, 3 to 2, won with Campania
second and Mike Kelly third. Time
Fourth Race-Handicap. six furIones.
Weola, 80, Clay, 8 to l, won, with Redskin
second and Hi Henry third. Time ia.
Fifth Race-SiX and one-half furlongs.
California, 107, Soden, l to 2 won. with
iE III. second ana timothy third Time
Sixth Race-Five and one-half furlongs.
May. Fern second and Sammie Young
third. Time l:0712.
St. Louis, Mo, May 16.-First. second and
third choices divided the six races evenly
to-day. A heavy rain last night made
the track sloppy. Six entries, including
FIylng Dutchman, declined the Laurel
stakes journey. Tartarian was a strong
faVorite, and won handily by two lengths
Attendance 5000 summary follows:
G FIRST Race-Four and half furlongs.
with, Dawn second and Lady Britannia
third. Time, 1:01.
Second Race-six furlongs. Constantine.
lO4, Van Dusen, 10 to /, won, with Bravo
second and DR.. Huger third. Time, 1:19l5.
Third Race.oMile and twenty yards.
Time 1897. u
Fourth Race-Laurel stakes, six fur
longs. Tartarian, 112, T. Murphy, to 10.
won, with George F. Smith second and
Forget third. Time, 1:19
Fifth Race-F'ive and a half furIongs.
Cochina, 49, Garner, TO 1, won. with Flute
second and Ferris Hartman third. Time.
TIA.
Sixth observation-disclosures of a mile
Zamar II, SO, Garner, even, won, with Tin
Cup second and Russela third. Time,
:5952.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
row OF THE REPUBLICANS.
Many of the Party Sore Over Rus
sells NOminat ton for Governor.

Raleigh, May 16.-The republican state
convention adjourned this morning at 4
o'clock, after nominating Daniel L. Rus
sell of Wilmington for governor, Zebe
Vance of Walser for attorney general, J.
Rufin Henderson for auditor, Robert NJ.
Douglas, son of the famous Stephen A.
Douglas, for associate justice of the su-
preme court, and A. E. Holton for state
chairman.
are: Jeter c. Pritchard, c. NJ. Bernard,
James e. Boyd and George II. White.
The convention declined to make Rus
sells nomination unanimous. 1t adopted
as its closing work the platform and res
olutions submitted by Senator Pritchard,
which favor protective tariff on raw ma
owners and use of gold and silver as the
standard money. The platform further de-
clares that McKinley's nomination is sure;
that the national interests are, therefore
safe; that no differences on the currency
and tariff must deter the republicans from
standing together and preserve North
Cardinals present election laws; declares
for improvement Of the public school
system and for taking il out of politics.
H. L. Grant, Tyre Glenn, R. o. Patterson,
James H. Young and John G. Dancy We're
elected memberS-a t-laFge.
The state executive committee fight over
the gubernatorial nomination was one of
the most remarkable ever known in North
Carolina, and the vote for Russell and
Oliver H. DOckery was close on all seven
ballots. Mr.. Russell, IN accepting the nom
ination, favored the protective tariff and
also cooperation with the populists in
North Carolina, but declared that the re-
publican party would not be absorbed by
the populists or any other party. A large
faction of the party expresses intense in
dignation at RusselPs nomination, but the
Russell men say all VIII be united in No
Vember
Senator Pritchard, in accordance with
the changes made in the plan of organiza-
ton of the party, appointed this morning
a central executive committee of five,
with r. o. Pattison as chairman, and Tyre
Glenn as secretary.
w. S. Hyams was elected secretary of
the state committee vice J. O. l.. Harris.
The central executive committee is by
another change in the plan of the or
ganization, clothed with power to make
up the ron of the state convention just
as the national committee does.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
DIxIE,s BATTLE ABBEY.
Nashville to Offer Tempting Induce
ments to Secure II.

nashville TO OHer IemptlnB thhhce-
ments to Secure II.
Nashville. Tenn, May ia special
meeting of the directory of the chamber
Of commerce was held here to-day for the
purpose Of taking some action in regard to
the Rouss-Battle Abbey, the location Of
which is to be decided at Richmond in
June. The prominent aspiring cities are
Atlanta, Richmond, New Orleans Wash
ington, and Nashville. While the other
cities have been making a buster the con-
federates here have pursued a still hunt,
and al the meeting this afternoon the COM
mittee from the Frank Cheatham bivouac,
composed of Gen. w. II. Jackson, proprle-
tor Of the Belle Meade stud; w. j. Nc
Murray and Capt. w. r. CARROT, made a
report of work already done. They have
secured $4,000 in cash subscriptions, the
stone out of which TO construct the build
ings, and the donation of ten acres Of
ground from the trustees of the Wander
bilt University site This university cam
pus is Of eighty acres and Is the prettiest
spot in Nashville. This contribution alone
amounts TO $4,000 and under the circum-
stances If the battle abbey is located in
Nashville, about 76 per cent of the sub
scription from Mr.. Rouss and other con-
federates can be invested for an endoW-
ment Of the university. The chamber Of
commerce will send a committee Of three
to Richmond to aid the Tennessee confed-
crate veterans in bringing the battle abbey
10 Nashville
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
BALL AND Rat.
Cleveland Wins Her Third straight
Game From New York.


P.ttsburg, Pa, May 16.-Knlen pitched
good game to-day up until the eighth
inning. but in that inning he weakened
and Boston batted out three runs. Boston
kept the stroke up by hitting in two
more runs in the NINTH winning the
game Score: RH.E.
Pittsburg 30 0 0 3 0 Q - 8 9
Batteries-Killen and Merritt; suvetts
and Camel
Cincinnati, o., May l6.-To-days game
between Brooklyn and Cincinnati was
the best of the season at the local park.
1t was a pitchers battle from the start,
and, although Brooklyn made one more
hit than the Reds, they did poor work on
Cincinnati 20 5S9S-9 : 2
Brooklyn 40 0 0 0 1 OIL 8 /
Batteries-Rhines and Peitz; Gumbert
and Grim.
st. Louis. Mo, May 16.---The Senators
took kindly to Donahue's pitching to-day,
and the Browns barely saved a shut
out by earning a run in the first inning.
Maui being very effective at critical
St. Louis III 0 0 0 oil s 2
Washington L 0 1 0 3 OF 10 3
Batteries-Donahue and Murphy; Maui
and McCauley
Chicago, May 16.-The Baltimores won
from the Colts to-day, after a long tire
some game filled with poor plays and
continual wrangling. Score. R.H.E.
B Baifim8ore -. IL Q Q Is i$ 3
Batteries-Thornton, Mcfarland, Dono-
hue and Kittredge; Clarkson and Robin
son.
Cleveland, O., May 16-The CIevelands
won to-day's game from New York and
made it three straights. Like the other
two games Of the series, the game was
won by superior stick work. Score:
Cleveland 80 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 O-S u ?
Batteries-Cuppy and thinner; Meekin,
Clarke, Worrel and wilson
New Orleans May 1.-THE second game
of the series went to the home team
through their timely batting in the first
inning when they lit onto Sparks and
batted out four earned runs. Score:
E EsT 0E Essm 2 9 g g z &
Batteries-Sechrist, Carl and Gonding;
Sparks and RaDpold.
Mobile, Ala, May 16.-For seven innings
the game to-day was as pretty a contest
as one would care to see, but in the eighth
inning Mobile drove the ball all over the
lot and won with ease. Score:
Atlanta 30 0 0 ] O-712
Observation-Disclosures and Lauzon; Walker
and Fields.
Montgomery, Ala, May 16.-Columbus
defeated Montgomery to-day by timely
hitting, aided by two rank battery errors
and Montgomery's inability to hit at the
proper time. Score:
MONTGOMERY 0 0 o O110 f-S 10 o
Columbus rs 0 0 0 0 0 x-9 13
Batteries--Kellum. sheehan and Kehoe;
Lamont and Wright.
Louisville KY. May 16.-No game was
played here to-day on account Of rain.
Macon, Ga, May 16.--Mercer's team won
the base ball game fro the School of
Technology this afternoon, By IA to /
A few weeks ago Mercer beat them by
to s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
IDAHO's REPUBLICANS.
A Pledge 20 stand by the National
Ticket Defeated.

Pocatello. Ida, May 1.-THE republican
state convention met here to-day 200
strong. The Dubois men were in control,
and contrary to all expectations, harmo-
ny reigned supreme. A resolution pledg-
ing the delegates to stand by the national
ticket was defeated-93 to Sc. "BimetalIsn,
protection and reprocity" was tn sprit
Of the resolutions.
They instructed the delegates at St
Louis to use every means within their
power 10 stand by the white metal and
secure the nomination Of man who is
favorable to the free and unlimited coin
age of both gold and silver. The action
of the five senators from the inter-moun-
tain states, who recently voted for silver
is commended. Silver is declared to be the
paramount issue in the politics Of the
United States.
The delegates are: Fred r Dubois, VIII
lis Sweet, A. Il. Campbell. Lyttleton Price
NJ. b. GWynn and Ben Il. Rich.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
SOUND MONEY IN cL1CNH.
No Vote to Be Taken for Senator at
the June Primary.

bonneville, Ca, May 16.-The demo-
cratic executive committee Of Clinch
county has called a primary for July II
to nominate county officers and a candi-
date for the legislature. Negroes, who
have voted with the party heretofore
will be allowed to vote in the primary
The committee expressed its opposition to
a senatorial primary before October. The
committee Endorsed the administration of
Cleveland and expressed confidence in the
ner The committee also expressed it's
willingness to support the candidate nam
ed by Coffee county for state senator. The
DELEGATES to the state convention are Hon
r. 3. johnson, +. G. Dickerson, j. +.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
TnoMAsv1LLE GLEANrxcs.
a short Melon Crop on Account OF
Limited Acreage.

Limited acreage.
Thomasville Ca, May ia tenant
dwelling house, owned by DR.. N. g. Tufts
of this city, was burned this morning
about day-break The house was vacant,
and the fire was plainly incendiary There
was 5000 insurance in the Caledonia COM
pany, and the value of the house was $500
or $780,
Thomasyille, especially Of late. There are
scores Of riders, and new ones learning
every day.
The LeConte pear crop stilI promises to
be quite short, and It is getting to a point
now where accurate estimates can be
made. There is no question about a short
acreage.
The staple crops. corn. cotton. ETC., ara
all fine for this season Of the year, and IN
good condition, the seasons having been
such as 10 enable the farmers to keep up
with their work.