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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17


The work being done by the Re-
publican conventions in Maine this
week is meeting with the unqual-
flied approval of the Republicans and
who Will deny that the more intelligent
Democrats at heart, approve the en-
dorsement Of Mr.. Reeds candidacy
also the recognition of the valuable
services performed by Names delega-
ton in the national House? In fact
we are not sure but that many of the
stalwart Democrats of Maine are Sc
cretly hoping that the principles laid
DOWN In the Republican platforms OF
the state and district conventions will
De put into practice at as early a date
as possible
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17
REPRESENTATION.

Each city, town and plantation will be en-
titled to one delegate and for each 20 votes
cast for the Republican Candidate for Cover
nor in 1894 an additional delegate; and for a
fraction Of forty votes in excess OF seventy
five votes, an additional delegate. Only vo-
tiers in the County where the vacancy exists
are eligible to fill vacancies in the delegation
OF any city, town or plantation.
The District Committee will be in session
at City Gall, at 10 O'Clock on the morning OF
the Convention for the purpose Of receiving
credentials Of the delegates.
Pittsfield, Me-, March IS, 1895.
j. W. BLACK, Chairman.
FRANK w. IIovEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

A citizen of Nevada has in the cleo
ton of a President of the United States
about ten times the power that cit
izen Of. New York state possesses. And
yet there are some who would continue
that sort of thing by admitting Mex
icaniZed New Mexico and the extremely
youthful Arizona into the privileges of
CT al abonl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Third District Republican Convention
will be held in City hall, Watervile, Friday,
April IL, 1896, at II O'Clock A. NJ, for the pur-
pose OF nominating a candidate for represen-
tative to the 55th Congress Of the United
States, also to select two delegates and two
alternates to attend the National Republican
Convention to be held at st. Louis, Missouri
on Tuesday, June 16, 1896, also to select a Dis
'trict Committee and to transact any other
business that may properlY come before it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

The manner in which Cuba is repre-
scented in the Spanish Cortes is well il
Illustrated by the recent election of
thirty representatives" under the di-
rection of Gen. Weyler. OF these only
two were born on that island, although
1t must be admitted that a few of the
others have visited it. Of course all of
them are supporters of Weyler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

ltW kDON IL ny inc ltCtti ilditt vi
Woodford's The journal was kept by
Captain Pote during his captivity in
the French and Indian war, from May,
1H5 to August, l747. 1t will be printed.
Lewiston Journal: New complaints
are being made about the boys who cry
Sunday papers under the windows of
Lewiston churches during religious SCI,
vices, especially in the forenoon. The
two gentlemen who employ the boys
will next be complained to. and will
probably tell the youngsters that if
they will not stop disturbing the morn
ing prayers of the clergymen, others
will be hired. One clergyman was read
ing solemnly to his congregation last
Sunday morning. Remember the Sab
bath day to keep it holy" when the
echo came drifting in through the Win
dow. Boston Sunday Herald and
Globe!' In it thou shalt not do any
manner of work. thou or thy" "Bos-
ton Herald and Journal screamed
boy outside. The clergyman turned
red and white. glanced at his audience
and closed the book and gave out
hymn.
Machias Union: How unfortunate 1t
is, when three or four men in any town
can do more to prevent any manufac-
turing establishment or any capitalist
from coming in than so others of its
best citizens can do to get them in,
Eockland Courier-GaZette; e'here is
in this State two branches of the Maine
W'man's Relief Corps. One admits
only the wives and daughters of G. 4.
Z. members While the other admits
any lady who desires to joi !, There
has been considera BILE rivalry between
the two branches with somewhat of
bitter feeling. Department Com
mander Carver has been working in
dcfatisatly in settling the differences
between them and uniting the two
corps. Ee has succeeded in having
representatives, of the two orGaniza-
lions meet and talk matters over. 1t is
earnestly hoped that Commander Car
Yer will succeed in his undertaking.
Under the Winthrop correspondence
in the Lewiston Journal we notice the
following respecting a pension case
with which the Journal readers are
probably quite well acquainted through
our columns:
The pension case of Henry K. Jack
son of this place. which has attracted
considerable attention recently, has
again been heard from, for Mr.. Jack
son has received papers from Wash
ington. which carry his pension from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

Pressure of private business is the
reason assigned by ex-Consul General
"'iii'i"s at havana for not desiring
10 continue in that office. to which
fitznush Lee Elk governor of Virginia
has been appointed. Some h.ve
'nousht that pressure of business ha
prevented Consul Williams from at-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

new world, as well as for the political
headship of the league of the American
republic. And today we are realizing
it as a nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

Sound, solid. succinct is the platform
adopted by the Maine Republicans this
year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

The free silver Democrats appear
very confident of controlling that Chi
cagO convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

Since the funk in that alleged deal
with Quay, it is said Mckinley isn't
mnding the P,s and as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

No notice whatever will be taken OF UNI
signed communications.
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, 1896-04-17

Twas another Reed rally at Port
land, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

Waldo county's Jail now contains but
nine prisoners-four tramps, three
bound over to s. J. court. one sem
fenced for liquor selling and one for
drunkenness. The prisoners have put
the Jail in first class condition. white
washing it from floor to ceiling, cleaned
and ccmented the cellar of the jailor' S
residence, dug a drain for laying new
pine, and given the premises a thorough
spring cleaning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

And there has beenn y. good deal OF
theatrically speaking about it, too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

Theatrically speaking, darlington
Booth is playing George Washington
to his fathers George III.-Public Led
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17
In Busy Maine.

The shipment of fruit box shocks
from Bangor to the Mediterranean will
begin early in May
The granite cutters at Viraihaven
are leaving, one by one, as they secure
employment at other places. and others
contemplate leaving in the near future
should the outlook for work continue
unpromising.
The Highland slate quarry at Brown
VILE which has been closed for eight
years. has been purchased by Capt.
John J. Williams of Quebec and will
be opened at once. Mr.. Williams pro-
poses to employ 40 men during the
summer and gradually increase the ca
pacity 50 that within two wears the
output will be from two to three thou
sand squares per month. The slate
from this quarry won first premium at
the centennial at Philadelphia and is
called the best quality of slate in
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17
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It's to be hoped June's loan to April
isn't to be repaid in April weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17
PARSONS
PILLS
Rest r liver Pill Made

They positively cure Sick Headache ana Bil-
dose. They expel all impurities iron the
blood. Sold everywhere, or sent by mail
for as cts; five bottles $500. Full PARTICULARS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17


bishop John r. Hurst of Washington,
while on a visit to Geneva, Switzerland
in 1890, discovered and bought manu-
script volume which proved to be the
autograph journal of Captain William
Pote, of that part of Falmouth, Maine,
now known by the local name of
Woodford's. The journal was kept by
Captain Pote during his captivity In
the French and Indian war, from May
1745 to August, 1747. 1t will be printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17
9ails geuutbst Suurnal.

TERMS: $500 Per Year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-17

Machias Union: How unfortunate 1t
is, when three or four men in any town
can do more to prevent any manufac-
turing establishment or any capitalist
from coming in than 80 others of its
best citizens can do to get them in.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
NETWORK CITY.

The New-Amsterdam Republican Club Will have
a smoker ut No 50 West Ninety-sixth-st. on the
evening Of July II.
"Our Country" will be the subject OF the Rev.
George Whitfield Mead's sermon to-day at the Mad
!son Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The relation OF Mrs Stoves marvellous produc-
ton Uncle Toms Cabin" to the Declaration Of
Independence. Will be the subject OF DR.. James NJ.
Kings evening discourse In the Union Methodist
Episcopal Church Forty e.ghth-st.. west OF Broad
way. to-day. The death OF Mrs. Stowe July /,
so close 10 independence Day, makes this theme
peculiarly appropriate.
Tho Rev Alberto J. Diaz the missionary Of the
Southern Beptists to Cuba. known as the Apostle
OF Cuba" who recently released from Span
ish dungeon. Will speak IN the Academy OF Music
on Sunday evening. July ~. giving his war ex-
perences and telling Of the Spanish crueties.
Mr. and Mrs William ". Leslie. OF No. lOS West
Fifty seventh-st will spend the summer In Sulli-
van County. y. Y. where they have leased cot
tage. Mr. and Mrs. william NJ Leslie. jr., Of No.
3O1 West Eighty -nlnth-st., will make Bar Haroor
their home during the summer months.
E J. Kelly and family. OF No. 23Os seventh-ave.
will sail for Europe the Tuerst Bismarck
July g. for tour through the British Isles, France
and Germany.
The Metropolitan Museum OF Art is open free to
the public from 10 a. m to sunset on Tuesdays.
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays; Sunday
afternoons from o'clock TO sunset, and the
evenings OF Mondays ard Fridays. On Mondays
and Fridays from 10 o'cock until sunset copyists
art students and members OF the Museum only are
admitted tree: others have to pay entrance fee
Of % cents on these two days There is good pub
lie restaurant in the building. and there Is also q
place to store bicycles
The Museum OF Natural History Is open week.
days from to O'Clock. On Tuesday and Saturday
evenings from to 10 o'clock the public is admitted
free. On Sundays 1t is open from to O'Clock.
Admission Is charged on Mondays and Tuesdays
From July until September 10 the Museum will be
closed In the evenings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05

member Of the choir. was drowned last summer on
the coast OF Maine. The medal bears tho fnscriD-
tion The Sea Is His" It Is to be worn one month
In professionals by the young man having hree
months perfect record, and then one montn by cas"
OF the boys the order being decided by their records
The local lodge OF Odd Fellows elected the follow
Ing officers: Noble Grand James B. Vrseland; vice.
grand. T.. J. Newcomb; secretary. Harry keeler
treasurer Paul Lauer; trustee. John Lee
The services at Trinity Church this morning
will be conducted by the Rev. DR.. Mcirew. Of
st. Bartholomew Church. New-York. The sermon
will be In relation 10 missions.
The meeting night Of the Catholic Club has been
changed from the first Tuesday to the first Monday
Of each month.
j. X Wilkes. civil engineer, has been engaged as
designing and consulting engineer for the Iakevlle
Water Company. Of Lakeville. Conn. He VIII con-
tInue to make his home at New-Rocheie
Complaints are being made Of recent mutlations
of the heavy oak doors Of the gymnasium Inc
doors are studded with large ornamental brass
bolts more thar dozen Of which have been s'oeh'
and cannot be easily duplicated
The fifteenth annual reception Of the Ladies' Ala
Society will be he'd In the Town Hall on July e.
The New Rochelle Cricket Club defeated the
Americas Cricket Club by score OF "a to 80 on their
grounds in West New-Rochelle this week. The club
played a game with the Stamford Cricket Club yes
terday afternoon, their grounds In STANFORD
Conn.
sp1ngmeyer Brothers gave display Of fireworks
at their pavilion last evening II was followed by
an open-air band concert and by dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
NEW-ROCHELLE.

The Rev Mr. Waller, Of the First Presbyterian
Church. has announced for his topic this
ing the subject OF bicycling and the Religious
Life" In the morning the subject will be indie
pendence Day" During the evening service
bcycists Will have their wheels cared for in the
vestbule
At the st. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church the
pastor. the Rev Arthur H. Goodenough. will receive
new members and administer holy communion. His
evening subject will be The American Church and
tho World
The Library Association has a largo number OF
books ready for circulation The library will be open
on Thursday mornings during the summer months.
The members Of the Chrysanhemum Society have
purchased 500 plants. which they will take to their
homes and cultivate. The plants will be brought
back In the autumn when In blossom and entered In
a competitive flower exhibition.
william II. Hall. who has been In Bremen. Ger
many. for the last Ave weeks, suffering from a
broken leg. returned home on the steamship Spree.
He has taken cottage at Bay Shore, Long Island.
and hopes TO rccuperate there.
Miss Ida VI. Babcock. principal Of the Trinity
Place School. will spend her vacation visiting friends
at Los Angeles. Cal. She will stop en- route to
spend few days at Denver. Salt Lake CITY.
Yellowstone Park and other noted places.
A fair In aid OF the Sick Baby Fund will be held
at No. 3i5 Huguenot-st. July 7. and ..
The new clubhouse OF the New Rochelle Rowing
Cub In Hudson Park. will be formally opened
Wednesday evening. July 20. with supper and
FLANNEL hop" The committee n Thomas Tavenor
j. W. Pine. William T.. Moore. George 8. Squire
and y. c. Hall
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Saunders have presented TO
the surpliced choir Of Trinity Church gold medal
set with a diamond. The medal In q memorial OF
their son. Henry Fuller Saunders. who. while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
TARRYTOWN.

A., alarm ~ IRE was turned in on THURSDAY even
ing from the Thirty-ffh District box but when the
49, comnany responded they found the smouiderins
@esnains OF a little blaze in woodhouse.
The tenth annual club tournament OF the oieepy
Valley Tennis Club opened yesterday morning win
n unusual variety Of games This Is the hrst tou'he!
IN tho last six years In which womens doubles Were
Ma vcd There being entries for men uouDies
The T,hayer brothers continue as champions uh
~ ~ s,eneef There were a large number or specta-
nv Mrs. Todd assisted by Miss silver ana MISS
Evjnas Fine weather favored the players anu
some excellent matches were the result
me trouble In North Tarrytown seems 10 De no
nearer settled now than II did a month ago Wheh
N. time came some two months or more ago 10
e,ect a clerk the trustees baloted almost one nun
dred times with no result. except that deadlock
resulted This left Morgan Purdy. the old clerk IN
poesess.on Of the books. but some say, legally not
in once President Morse then waited thirty days
for the trustees 10 elect clerk but no clerk was
elected. and Mr. Morse appointed Henry Fieidihg
TO al the vacancy. Purdy could not be maze 10 gee
that there was vacancy. and 90 he refused 20 Eite
up his books and papers. When the Boar9 next
followed with the president and trustees on one
See and three trustees on the other. The penalty
imposed upon village ofcer. who holds the village
property after his term OF ofce expires. is hne OF
~ . day. 30 suit has begun in the Supreme Court
lor 1900 against Mr.. Purdy. who retains Frank
yustice Wilmot Smith, Of rhe Supreme Court.
cnuood 20 BE- served on Mr.. Purdy q writ OF manda-
mus which directed him TO hand his books.
xr Pusdy. at last accounts. still had the books 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
STATEN ISLAND HAPPENINGS.

Another Injunction has been served on the New
Brighton Board Of Trustees. secured this time by
Bridget Birmingham, OF West Brighton preventing
Midland Railroad in CastietonDave The Injunction
secured by Alexander Frew has been dissolved.
Governor Morton has restored to citizenship Mar
tin Hughes William Schreiner and Thomas Turner
OF Clifton, who were convicted in 1884 OF violations
OF the election laws. The thought to have
acted in ignorance OF the law. The application for
the pardons was signed by many prominent citizens
The Alumni Association Of the Staten leland Acad-
envy will hold It's second annual RECEPTION IN the
morrow evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burke. OF S;apieon. cele-
brated the sixtteth anniversary OF their wedding
Friday Both are eighty years oil.
The Kings Sons. Of E.ting,tile. have organized
with the following officers: President Louis Will
kens: vice-presldent Garrett Furman: secretary.
Arthur Wilson: treasurer, Winmound Ninart.
The New Brighton Board OF Trustees will hold
meeting on Tuesday evening and organize for the
year Thomas II. Harper. from the First Ward.
will then take his seat
John j. Drscoll has been elected orator OF George
William Curtis Council. Royal Arcanum. Frederick
Smith has been appointed District Deputy for the
order IN the county.
The Rev. Thomas Dixon. jr.. will make address
at Prohibition Park this afternoon THE Blue and
the Gay.
The opening OF the connecting ferry between
Staten Island ard Ezabethport. y. j.. yesterday
afternoon brought crowd Of three thousand
persons TO the terminus OF the line AT Mariners
Harbor. The opening marked by speeches by
Mayo, Rankin. of Elizabeth; John Kean. jr., E. +.
Doyle Joseph NJ. Keatinge, John r. O'Bren and
other persons The speeches were all OF con-
gratulatory nature. and nerpolated with historical
subjects. The ferry is intended to open up New
Jersey b. trolley to Staten Island. and thence TO
South Beach and Coney Island. At the company's
wharf dinner served 10 which over two nun
bred guests sat down
It was a field day for Prohbitonists AT ProAbI-
ton Park yesterday and the fact that Joshua Lever
ing OF Maryland. the Presidential. candidate OF that
party attended the meet gs served TO attract near
IL one thousand people from New-York city and
Staten Island. A large banner. containing the por-
traits Of Prohibition Party. was stretched across
the principal street the Park At the banner rails
ing there were speeches by the Rev. W. p. F. Fer
g,son George X. Scott and the Rev. J. c. Ferna.d
Tho Richmond County Prohibltionis;s had a mass
meeting In the auditorium at 10 O'Clock. DR.. l. X.
Funk declared that the party was growing since the
spit" as like the split among the Abolitionsts
those who separated themselves became new storm
centres which would finally unite and would sweep
the country. A speech was also made by MT Lever
ing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
A GIRL FOUND UNCONSCIOUS.

girl Of fifteen, who gave her name as San
Ryan and her address No. 32 Twen'iethst.
whether East or West she cJIid not tell. W.
taken 20 Bellevue Hospital yesterday morning from
the Aquarium Hotel. No. ISL Eas: Twentieth ~,
unconscious from unknown
Policeman Edward J. Farrell o, me r.ast Twenty.
second-s,. st,tion to the hotel in respons
70 a summons. and found the g.r and younG
man who gave his name as Henry Mccoy occupy.
ing room to ether there. The g.rl was sensaesA
but McCoy was apparently all right. although ~
clothing smelled OF gas.
The room which the couple occupied WAS ffe1
with escaping gas Mccoy was locked up In rhs
East Twenty -second-st- police station suspicion
Of having attempted to sufocate the girl. This was
done because when the proprietor o. the hote aftee
smelling gas knocked Tire door o. tAe
room occupied by the couple Mccoy answered he
knock and admitted him. Mccoy told the police
that both he and the girl came from ST f<1.S
He said the, he was newspaper in15. thoroug1
investigation OF the matter will DE made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
MOUNT VERNON.

Richard Walsh a coachman and his wife. Mary
Wash a housekeeper both in the employ OF Walter
Bower who lives at No. S4l South Thrd-ave., II Is
alleged caused disturbance yesterday morning
and their employ for the police place them
under arrest Acting Roundsman Gleitzman
rested them and was his way TO the station
house when the prisoners broke loose and attacked
him Chief Foley. VINO was pair0 ing the CITY w.th
horse and wagon. heard the officer cali for assist
ance. AMI reached the scene in time to help Gleiz
The prisoners were suodued ID, with the AS, as
vii! be heard this morning.
The Mount Vernon Young Mons Christian Asso
citation and the Yonkers Athletic Baseball clubs
played two warmly contested games yesterday az
the home grounds. The In the morning was
In the afternoon the Young Mems Christian AssO-
citation won. TO z
A delegation Of tine Mount Vernon Cyc.e Club
forty eight strong. of bright and early yesteT
day morning 10 attend the bicycle carniva. at
Patchogue. Long Island
c. w Stunt. a bicyclist. of No Al South Fourth
ave- while riding between Fifth-ave. and the
Young Mems Shrstan s ,
offering reward of $40 for the return OF the money
fine life-size crayon portrait Of ex-Postmaster
Henry Huss has been placed In the rooms Of the
Board OF Trade He retired as president OF that
In appreciation OF his services
The promoters OF the public library are
delighted over the record that organization has
made In six weeks In that time almost three
thousand volumes have been drawn. OF this num-
Der, two-thirds have been works OF nctiCn Inc
library is open every day except Sunday from >
to II a. m. and from TO p m.
The school census which is being taken under
the direction OF the Board of Education Is nearly
finished The enumeration 10 date Is about four
thousand. which indicates a great increase In tho
population OF the city.
The residents Of Mount Vernon fairly outd.d all
former efforts yesterday in their celebration OF the
Fourth The pa1ncpal occasion was the raising OF
a splendid flag at Garden and Egmont aves., under
the auspices OF the Mount Venom improvement AS
ISOLATION The pole on which the flag was ria sed
60 m. mast ard typrnast OF the Vg,Iant, which
was sent as gift 10 its present owners. II Is 70
feet high. The programme rs given was , as i9l-
B. Kellogg dedication ana raising s Of nag aeadHs
WsIs. nafriotic selections. Arnaranth. Quartet ad-
dress, by the Rev Dr. Mains; patriotic muscl Dsnd'
short addresses, by Congressman q. L. fa'ic"'o'