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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
Mr.. Manley's Statement.

We publish, in another part of this
Manley that he is not a candidate for
any office either elective or appointive
Mr. Manley's name has been freely
mentioned in the newspapers and
among party leaders in connection with
various positions of public honor and
trust, and he takes this frank and
straightforward method of making
known the fact that he is in no sense
an aspirant for any official position.
This does not, however. imply any
purpose on his part to relinquish his
work in connection with the party or
ganization. Here he will continue in
the future, as in the past to give his
best efforts to the promotion of Repub-
attention of it's readers. at the close of
the mastery campaign that resulted
in the overwhelming Republican vic
tory in September. to the conspicuous and
able part borne by Mr.. Manley in that
, great contest. Never were his great
tact, energy and executive ability
shown to greater advantage. 1t was a
labor that might well have exhausted,
| for a time at least, the energies of a
less vigorous man: but it was only the
beginning for Mr. Manley. From Maine
he went at once to the headquarters of
the national committee in New York
city, where he labored early and late
| for Republican success up to the day
| of the November election, and later for
the work of the national committee
did not cease until the returns had, es-
plant election of Mckinley and Ho-
| bart. The clear-headed and effective
work done by Mr.. Manley in the cam
paign was generally recognized and ap-
preciated by the party leaders all over
the country. Among the many letters
and kilograms he has received since the
election he takes pride as we'll he may.
in the following:
| Canton, Ohio, November 8, 1896.
Hon. Joseph H. Marley, Augusta, Me-:
My Dear Mr.. Manley: 1 accept, most
gratefully. your felicitous message,
sent on the night of theelection. In max
ing this acknowledgment, feel it in
| cumbent on me also to express to you
my gratitude for your splendid work,
during the campaign.
II Yours very truly,
i lSigned) w. MCKINLEY.
Patterson, N. j., Nov. a. 1896.
My Dear Mr.. Manley: 1 have your
note of the 18th instant. enclosing your
paper in which you say SO many kind
things of me, and which 1 have read
with great deal of interest. You
have imposed uponsme the pleasant
obligation. of giving you thanks in ad-
dition to those which you know you
have, and which I cannot adequately
express. for the personal, untiring and
successful services you rendered the
party. and those who We're chosen to
represent it. On the last campaign. first
in your own State, which led the way
10 victory. and then at Headquarters
where your counsel aided so materially
y You do not stand higher, or better
] with your own people. than you do
with me.
mrs Hobart Joins me In kindest re.
CARDS, and with tenewed assurance q,
Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
PopuIists and Trusts.

The Populists and Popocrats have
had much to say concerning trusts
but it has. hitherto. been confined to
denunciatory diagnosis, superficial at
best. of the evils alleged to be attri-
butable to these combinations. They
have suggested no remedy, worthy of
consideration. for all pretext that
changing our monetary basis from gold
to silver would afford relief was too alb
surd to obtain credence except among
the most ill-informed or uniformed
1t is gratifying to note. however, that
at last the Populists are in fair way
to prescribe a definite dose and admin
lister it.
That there are evils connected with
this outgrowth of modern business
methods known as trusts is beyond
question and that in some way a de-
gree of relief by way of legislation may
be found is the hope of many regard
less of party affiliations. 1t is also
quite generally believed that no ade-
quate measure has as yet been proposed
and that the utmost skill and pro-
foundest wisdom will require time and
experience to formulate it. There WILL
perhaps, be afforded a bit of experience
without any more of the country under
going it than is comprised within the
area of Kansas. That state it will be
remembered once before subjected it.
self to the direction of the Populists
with the result that territory once ia
nous for raising corn became Infamous
according to the Emporia Gazette. for
raising h--r' and had an overproduc-
state and matters went from bad to
worse until again, this fall, Kansas re-
solved to apply the hair of the dog to
the bite and surrendered it's law max
ing powers to the Populists. almost
without reservation. Accordingly the
latter are at liberty to prescribe and
administer without being restricted 10
consultations with physicians of differ
ent schools. Possibly for the purpose of
diverting the attention of Kansans from
what ails them to what they can be
made to think ails them the Pops pro-
pose to wage unrelenting warfare on
trusts. They propose to amend the con-
situations SO that it will prohibit the or
ganizations of Corporations for carry
ing on ordinary business or trade and
thus crush competition" They would
have the state supervise every corpora
ton to see if it comes within the re-
quirements; exact share Of the earn
| ings of Notwithstanding is said
about bearing share in the losses
| and have representative on the di-
! rectory. I'VE shall see what we shall
see.". We hope that the Populists of
Kansas will discover remedy for all
evils resulting from combinations
known as trusts. We would not be-
grudge them all the glory they may
! attain In this work, but we admit that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

| my appreciation Of your services and
yourself. I am. always.
Yours very sincerely.
(Signed.) GARRETT A. HOBART.
Hon. J. H. Manley. Augusta, Maine.
90 Broad St.. N. Y. Nov. Is. 1896
Hon. Jos. H. Manley. Augusta, Maine.
Me Dear Mr.. Marley: l have been
looking over, this morning, the news
paper accounts of your reception at
Augusta and your speech to those who
welcomed you home again, and l am
gratified to know that the well-de-
served honor was accorded you.
think all of us who are good citizens
and want to see the country prosper
Gus and happy, can afford to congrat-
ulate each other on the result which
the Republicans and the honest Demo-
Gratis have secured after such bitter
and dangerous struggle, and one which
contained back of it the possibility of
such a catastrophe. l quite agree, with
your patriotic belief that war never
brought to this country victory
fraught with more benefit to the coun-
try than will come from the peaceful
victory obtained by the ballot on Tues
day
With kindest regards, and trusting
that we may all see in the next few
years the full fruition of our hopes,
am, my dear Mr.. Manley,
Sincerely yours,
tSigned) C. P. HUNTINGTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

it seems to us more likely that the
state Of Kansas viii derive greater
benefit from the sale Of It's corn to the
Mexicans, who are starving under the
beautiful conditions Of free silver, than
from the change in its constitution
proposed by the Pop pilots now at the
helm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Another Coal Trust in Prospect.


The meeting held in this city to form
trust embracing the principal coal mines
of the Ohio bituminous district was COIN
cident with a meeting of representatives
from five railroads interested in forming
the monopoly. Undoubtedly the principal
stockholders in these roads will also be
heavy stockholders in the trust. if they
are not already SO. through their invest
ments in the separate mining properties
II is through this same system of inter
locked monopoly that our worst trusts
haps the most serious of all the indus
trial problems of our domestic politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
DAY OF THANKSGIVING ANI
PRAISE.

Refraining on that day from all I'M
necessary labor and business, let US, in
the temples of worship. and at the family
fireside offer grateful tributes of praise
and song, for Gods gracious favors.
And in the reunions of families kindred
and friends, may the love of home and the
affection for our Commonwealth be
strengthened. and may the sincerity of
our thankfulness and gratitude find ex-
preston in deeds of charity and kindness,
towards the poor and unfortunate.
Given at Augusta, this fourth day of
November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America
the one hundred and twenty-first.
HENRY B. CLEAVES.
BY the Governor.
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

The revelation of that cut-and-dried
plan to stampede the convention for
Bryan and the theatrical skill with
which he played his part should earn
for him the sobriquet willy Willie"
liam innocence and disinterestedness
on his part was long since exploded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
STATE OF MAINE.
ExECUTIvE DEPARTMENT.

1t has ever been the custom OF our
Christian Commonwealth, at the close Of
the harvest season, to call upon her peo-
pie to render thanks and praise to God.
for His many mercies to His dependent
children.
We continue to enjoy the priceless bless
ings of free government. The principles
of civil and religious liberty, and respect
for law, National and State authority,
still prevail throughout our favored land.
Providence has dealt kindly with our
beloved State. her people and her institu-
tions, and there is abundant reason for
offering thanks. I therefore. with the
advice of the Executive Council, designate
THURSDAY, THE TWENTY-S SIXTH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, INSTANT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

The Journal received a pleasant call
from Hon. Seth L. Milliken yesterday,
who spent the greater part of the day
in the city calling upon friends. Mr..
Milliken is looking well after the ia
tigue incident to the vigorous and
effective work he did in the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Chicago and Philadelphia appear to
have a bond of sympathy in the fact
that the water supply of each is fit
only for washing purposes. When the
great drainage canal is completed
Chicago people claim that they will
have the finest water supply of any
city of the first class in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
Tho Electoral Vote.

ton may be divided, the probability is
that it will be for Bryan, so the follow
by the New York Times is practically
correct:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

The inhuman barbarities practiced
by the Spanish troops in Cuba, has
alienated from their cause the SYM
pathies of the civilized world. Long
live Cuba! Dfx,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

If the report be true that the Powers
have agreed to guarantee a new
Turkish loan of $25,OOO,O 900, it would
seem that the Sultanisto beguaranteed
an extension Of his license to butcher.
The creditors of the Turkish govern
ment will never approve wiping it
from the face of the earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

While Bryan is out hunting jack rab-
bits, a right smart sprinkling of the
Southern papers that supported him
are hunting for place to light within
the folds of the old-time Democracy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Ben Tillman announces that Mr..
Bryan will be the Popocratic candidate
in 1900; but possibly the voters of that
organization, or rather disorganization,
may have something to say on this
subject later on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

There were two small towns in Mas
sachusetts that gave George Fred VIII
liams small majorities. There was, IN
fact, entirF harmony between these
towns. their majorities and the Popo-
cratic candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Bryan says only those are eligible to
foAow him who accept the doctrine OF
unlimited coilake. 1t might spare his
ssaL conceit and the ear Of the public
ne Gould have prophetic glimpse of
the followers and leaders of 1900. I'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Poor old Weyler's friends are getting
anxious about him. They appreciate
the fact that if he has an encounter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

1t is said that Ex-Boss Croker is COM
enough of Tammany hall still remains
to form the basis for a coroner's in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18


clouds.
The dark prominence Of naked boughs.
The blind compulson of the uncertain
The helpless rustling of the withered
leaves.
The listless movement of the abandoned
waves.
marked them all, | made them all my
To help me to the sunset l foresaw
And longed for iiercely that November
day."
Somewhat striking instances of sense
and Stiffness inspired by the campaign
are reported from Bath. A sound
money Democrat decided to get mar
red if Mckinley should be elected
This was the instance of sense A
young adorer wagered his chances with
the girl he professed to love on the
election of Bryan. That was the in
stance of Stiffness.
The stakes on checker champion
ship recently played in Boothbay were
to so to the lady clerk in the store in
which the tournament was played.
The proprietor of the store won and
now the girl is wondering why he hasn't
turned the money over to her.
Bunks but no grub is what the
wandering Willies" get at the Bath
police station and they have to sweep
out for the former. They ought to get
a trade at Thomaston.
Phillips Photograph: A Rangeley
man whose reputation for veracity is
unimpeachable says he has seen big
salmon swim around under an inch or
two of ice and try to break it. He says
they did break it in one place and then
occasionally a nose or a back fin would
be seen sticking out.
This stir about the hustle is not
seriously affecting Maine, though the
women will have 'em if Fashion de-
crees.
The Bucksport man who was held up
by tramps for two cents and refused.
got away with the loss of $22, his
watch and all recognition of the
tramps appearance. 1t might be
good plan to arrest all tramps in the
country without waiting for identifi-
cation.
This is the sixth season that Bow
dom has never been beaten by a Maine
college at football. but it was close
call with Colby.
The reason why the Bowdoin team
didn't play with Yale was not because
the management didn't wish to do so,
but because it wouldn't cancel the
game with Bates. Last season the
Bowdoin team suffered in feelings and
pocket because of the cancelling of
games by other teams and resolved not
to be guilty of that method of accom-
.nodating itself at the expense of
others.
The fellows who shot two tame deer
in Milinockett mans barnyard were
doubtless too mean to buy their game
of a guide.
Complaint comes by way of Old
Town that DOCK agents down that way
have been permitted to have school
children fill out cards, writing there
upon-the namessof their parents, num-
Der Of residence, occupation, religion,
etc. 1t isn't well to trust to every
book agents sense of propriety.
A resident Of Temple, Me-, writes
the Phillips Photograph that while he
does not think there has been so much
logging of deer this season as in pre-
vious seasons he nevertheless, would
like to know why the dog that chased
deer into church while services were
being held one Sunday last year and
at another time chased deer into a
canal is still permitted to live Isn't
there little excuse for that canine on
the pleasthat dogs will be dogs?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Mr.. Mckinley, reports to the con-
trary, Notwithstanding, is too busy to
speculate in Massachusetts, real estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

After suffering from dyspepsia for
three years I decided to try Burdock
Blood Bitters. Two bottles cured me
entirely" Mrs. G. c. White. Taberg,
Oneida County. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Inc rush of preparation in the war
anu navy departments indicates dis
posi'ion on the part OF, Uncle Sam to
e IN readinesssto close matters up
We a rush in-case the spanl1k Dons
are aetermined to force a qdarryi with
him. - u ~. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Bryan will find few idle men with
time to listen to his demagogic
harangues during the next four years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
Party Fetters Hang Loosely.
cleveland Plain Dealero

AS further proof of the fact that the
American voter is throwing off the
shackles of partsanship and asserting
his personal independence. it may be
stated that of the five mayors elect of
Rhode Island. where McKinley'ss major
ity was phenomenally large, four are
Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Mr.. Bryan continues to call silver
mono-metallism bi-metallism; but call
ing it so will never make it so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

What's in the name rather than
what's in the figure seems to have
caused Bacchante her trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

40. 900 1,S3S,000
Totals

As against this unnecessary and I'M
wise borrowing of trouble the Chronicle
commends to the attention of al, timid
persons the table of sound money states
which Mckinley carried by large ma
jorities as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

In recent Cuban battles mOrtalities
have run as high as ten killed and six
captured. The crisis approaches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Georgia sends Clay into the Senate
while Maryland puts Mudd in the
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Business continues to boom. Mr..
Bryan should now use his windmill to
run a sawmill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

The Rangeley Lakes is for repeating
all the fish and game laws and begin
ming on a broad basis with no special
legislation. How often have people
wished they might begin their lives
over again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
The Nuisance Of Needless Noise.


There never yet has been an uprising
against noise. 1t is the one tyranny
which has encountered only Individual
rebels. Nevertheless. nothing is surer
than that as the race progresses in in
telilgence. in brain power. in refinement
1t will one day awaken to the grand fact
that it has ears. Then we shall have a
resent Gathering truck. a thunderous
wagon load of iron, shouting yanoo, a
whistling imbecile, learner on the
piano. an Industrious aspirant for the
operate stage, a fight between harmful.
unnecessary. cats. as quickly as our
present civilization resents a punch in
the head or being pelted with eggs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

We frankly admit we hope Maced
will whip Weyler out of his boots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

There seems to be every reason why
RaZorville should be righteously indig-
nant over the acts of lawless hunters
whose hounds. according to report.
disturb the Sabbath stiffness with full
cry while hot in pursuit of deer.
The Aroostook Republican thinks
there should he close time on moose,
the year round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
The South is Gaining.
(St. Louis Star.l

The South is all right. In Louisville
years ago, while Mckinley received 2S,907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
Tenjao: 17.oo pGR YEAR.

No notice whatever WIN b taken Of nm
signed communication.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

The stakes on checker champion
ship recently played in Boothbay were
to go to the lady clerk in the store in
which the tournament was played.
The proprietor of the store won and
now the girl is wondering why he hasn't
turned the money over to her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Cumberland, Nd, Nov. 16, 1896.
Hon. Jos. H. Marley, Augusta, Maine.
My dear Mr.. Marley:
Among those engaged in the late
battle for prosperity and national
honor, / know of no one more justly
entitled to credit for the successful re-
suit achieved than yourself, and the
tribute paid you on your return home
is but just recognition of your
splendid ability as a political leader.
and the sentiment of your fellow
townsmen is voiced by all Republic
cans throughout the land.
With kind regards. l remain.
Sincerely yours,
(SignedD G. l.. WELLINGTON,
L. S. Senator. Maryland.
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The Responsibility Of illinois.
milwaukee Journal.)

The free silver fight was formally be-
gun in Illinois. That state took the
conversion of the Chicago convention.
In that state it met its most disastrous
defeat. VIII time and experience add
strength to that cause anywhere else?
The longer it is known. the worse II
fares. Its natural habitat is in the
mountains; it withers on the plains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Somewhat striking instances of sense
and Stiffness inspired by the campaign
are reported from Bath. A sound
money Democrat decided to get mar
ried If Mckinley should be elected.
This was the instance of sense. A
young adorer wagered his chances with
the girl he professcd to love on the
election of Bryan. That was the in
stance of Stiffness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

Bunks but no grub is what the
police station and they have to sweep
out for the former. They ought to get
a trade at Thomaston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18
Mills Building.

New York. November 14th. 1896.
Dear Mr.. Manley: l wish to congrat-
ulate you upon the enthusiastic and
merited reception given you by your
Augusta friends and to express my
own warm appreciation of your excel
lent and effective work in the danger
Gus campaign we have just gone
through.
Sincerely yours,
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we 55sg8

The leaden slowness of the PROSTATE
clouds.
The dark prominence OF naked boughs
The blind compulson of the uncertain
wind.
The helpless rustling of the witheretl
leaves
The listless movement of the abandoned
waves
| marked them all, / made them all my
own,
To help me to the sunset l foresaw
And longed for iiercely that November
day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-18

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 9th, 1896.
Hon. Jos. H. Manley, Augusta, Me-
My Dear Marley: l write to express
to you my hearty appreciation of the
splendid victory won in Maine at the
State election, largely through your
efforts, and to join in mutual congrat-
ulations at the great victory we have
all won at the national election.
Maine did great service for California
during the canvass. Mr.. Boutelle and
Speaker Reed did themselves and the
cause more than justice in their efforts
to bring our State into line. for which
evexy true party man is most CRATE
full.
Hoping you are very we'll l remain as
ever,
Sincerely yours,
/C;-~alh MnRPIc