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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
Political Notes.

Chief Justice Theodore Brace of the
Missouri state supreme court, has an
lounced his fealty to the Democratic
party and declined the nomination of
he gold democrats: Why | was nomi-
Iated in that convention" he said, Il
to not know. | was nominated by the
ocular Democratic convention for state
upreme judge, which met at jefferson
lily on August ). | stand upon the
platform adopted by that convention
md shall do whatever | can, consistent
With my judicial position, to uphold it
10Th in this state and the nation
Major Mckinley is still receiving con-
.ratulations upon his letter of accept
lnce. Congressman Dingley writes
rom Maine: Il have just returned
rom a weeks speaking tour in various
arts of Maine. and take my first OPP
'Ortunity to express to you my great
ratification at your most admirable
etter of acceptance. 1t could not have
)een improved. 1t furnished the key
iote of the campaign and presents the
arguments 50 clearly and 50 convinc-
ngly that it win prove a tower OF
;trength in the campaign.
The political outlook in West Virginia
loes not appear so rosy to the popo-
ratio managers in Washington as it
lid only fortnight ago. On the CON
rary, from Senator Faulkner down
hey betray anxiety, and one of them,
sunday, at Washington, said in pri-
ate conversation: It's no use talk
ng, Mckinley will carry the state in
ipite of all we can do. We fell into
zig mistake when we made up our
minds that free silver measles would
asst until November and carry half
he Republicans off into the Democrat
party. The epidemic has already
pent its force, and we shall not re-
Give much benefit from it,
Terence V. Powderly. former Grand
Master Workman of the Knights of
-abor in an interview at Scranton.
sunday, said that he favored the cleo
ion of Mckinley. He said: Il do not
loubt Mr.. Bryan's ability or sincerity.
nut his ineXperience and his surround
ngS are such as should cause the cleo
or to ponder long and carefully over
he probable results of intrusting the
business management of this industrial
lational workshop to his care | be-
ieVe gold.silver and paper should should
irculate at par, that neither should be
lriven from circulation. if Bryan is
'lected ana free coinage law is passed
t will. as | see it., drive gold from cir
ulation. and we Will be on single
liver basis. If Mckinley is elected.
liver will be retained in its place as
art of the money Of the nation. gold
viii not be driven out, and all kinds of
money will be of equal value and pur-
'hasing power in the hands of the
american people"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Aug. 3L-The barometer
has risen generally over the Central
valleys and Northern states, and has
fallen in Rocky mountain districts; it
is highest over the upper Mississippi
valley and lowest in northern Montana.
1t is slightly cooler. this EVENING" on the
middle Atlantic coast and lower Mis-
souri, valley. and slightly warmer in the
Southern states.
Local showers occurred during the
day in New England. the Middle At
lantic states and northern portion Of
the Lake region. in Florida. Nebraska
Montana. The weather continues fair
throughout the Southern states. Cen
trail valleys and upper Lake region,
The indications are it will be fair
and cooler from New England south
westward over the Middle Atlantic
states, Ohio valley and Tennessee. The
temperature will rise slightly in the up
per Lake region. with generally fair
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
MAINE GOLD DEMOCRATS.
Confident that They Have Their Silver Breth
rem on The Hip.

Boston, Aug. 3i.-Maine's delegation
of gold Democrats We're in Boston, this
morning, en- route TO indianapolis
There We're L of them, headed by vii
liam Henry Clifford of Portland. the
gold Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor.
G. Ney Holman of South ThomastOn
in conversation with a reporter at thu
Quincy house, said the outlook for thu
boilers in Maine was very bright.
Il know towns where practically thu
whole Democratic vote will be thrown
tor Mr.. Clifford" said Mr. Holman
Before we nominated him these Dem
2crats said they would not vote. l see
that Mr.. Manley says in an interview
;his morning, that Mr.. Clifford vii
have large vote. This comes pretty
near confirming what I see. The sill
yer men have weak spokesman il
Mr. Frank Thorndyke"
Mr.. Holman was asked what pro
cress was being made in the proceed
lngs for having an injunction ISSUED
10 keep Mr.. Franks name off the tick
L. He said that he could say n0thins
about it for publication at this time.
IL" could say. however. that the status
If the case was So plain that it was
perfectly clear that the convention
..hich nominated Mr. Frank was lille.
gal.
Mr.. Holman said the injunction mat
ter would rest until after he got bacl
from Indianapolis. Mr.. Holman an.
bounced that eX-GoV. Roswell p. Flow
CT Of New York had consented to go t.
Maine ana stump for the gold cause
lie viii be heard at Bangor, Sept. 9.
Lewiston, Sept. 10, and Rockland, Sept
II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
DUTION GOES TO THE ToMBS.
Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining Land at
Belfast Me-. and Elsewhere.

New York Aug. 31.-Stephen A. Dut-
ton was arrested, today, charged with
having fraudulently obtained sigma
lures of deeds of property situated in
Washington, ID. c., Belfast. Me, and
Washington state. The complainant
Is Lily Alys Godfrey of Washington, D.
c. 1t is alleged that Dutton secured
deeds of these parcels of property by
transferring a lease for half a block of
unimproved land in this city to which
he had no title. The amount involved
is said to be about $4,000. Dutton was
committed to the Tombs in default of
$40, 0G0 bail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
A GREAT CALAMITY,
To Whole Country Would be
Mr.. Bryan's Election.
Thus Ex-Postmaster General Wilson
Sizes Up the Situation.
Dongs and Sayings Of the Candidates as Well
as Others. -..-.

Wheeling, w. Va. Aug S1.-William
Wilson, son of Postmaster General
Wilson, who was chosen elector for the
Indianapolis nominees for the second
district at Saturdays gold Democratic
convention, said, today: Il do not
know how my father regards the thirf
ticket movement. but | do know that
he thinks the success of Mr. BRYAN
would be a tremendous misfortune tc
the whole country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Aug. &1.-Forecast fo1
Tuesday; New England, generally fair
Tuesday; not so warm during the day:
northerly to westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
FAR M Frs

Needing money until crops are sold can
be accommodated by us.
s. to 500 on Hay, Live Stock. Furniture
Pianos, Bicycles, Watches. Diamonds
Can be repaid in instalments.
Business CONFIDENTIAL
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
2l9 Water St, opp. Cony House, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01

An autopsy by the medical examiner
revealed that Officer Sayward of Fall
River, who was assaulted. Saturday
night, by Edward Miller, died of natural
causes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
Maine Postal CHANCES.

Washington, Aug. 31.-E. G.. Timber
axe has been appointed postmaster at
south Livermore, vice II. T. Timber
AXE.
\ post office has been established at
lyman and Fred Written appointed
postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, Aug. 31-Local Forecast for
Tuesday; generally fair: westerly to
northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01

The Waybossett Mills at Olneyville. II.
:: started up. Monday after an idleness
u several weeks The mills of the Ions
tale Co. also resumed ana will continue
run full time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
FIRE INSURANCE !
Model Company,
MaineE Mutual Fire Ins. Co,
OF AUGUSTA.
OF AUGUSTA.

A Dividend paying company. managed
by careful. well-known, conservative,
business men.
Is paying 10 per cent. dividends to its
policy holders on expiring policies. Larg-
er dividends are anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01
I hat
Tired Feeling

Makes you seem call broken up" with
out life, ambition, energy or appetite.
1t is often the forerunner of serious ILL
ness, or the accompaniment of nervous
troubles 1t is positive proof of thin,
weak, impure blood; for, if the blood is
-lch, red, vltalized and vigorous, it i'm
parts life and energy to every nerve.
organ and tissue of the body. The
necessity OF taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
1or that tired feeling is therefore apparent
to every one. and the good it will do Won
is equally beyond question. Remember
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-01

DIRECTORS: Henry G. Staples, Charles
f.. Nash, James e. Fuller, Greeniief
Il. Stevens, Frank l.. Weber. Alger-
non S. Bangs, Charles II. Blaisdeil.
EDGAR S. TURNER,
Sec. and Treas.
HOME OFFICE. Cor. Water and Bridge
Streets july9eodtf
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
DO NOT DESIRE THE CUT
Richmond Residents Say the
Sutter-Street Extension Is
Unnecessary.
An Improvement Association Scored
by Citizens Meeting-Vote
of Thanks.

The residents of Richmond district, who
oppose the extension of Sutter street
through Odd Fellows Gem etery, are elated
at the action of the Board of Supervisors
in postponing action in the matter for
sixty days. A meeting of the cit izens and
taxpayers, who have opposed the project,
was held in Crossthwaite's Hall, at the
corner OF Fifth and Point Lobos avenues,
last evening. The meeting was somewhat
in the nature of ratification meeting, and
incidentally the Richmond improvement
Association, which presented the petition
asking for the extension, and more par
ticularly C. H. Hubbs, president of the
association, came in for considerable
severe criticism.
Mr.. Fletcher made quite lengthy state
ment of the reasons which prompted
property holders to oppose the extension.
"In the opening of Sutter street" he said,
"Mr. Hubbs states that this district will
not be assessed. Under the laws of the
State of California the Board of Supervis-
ors is powerless to make a special appro-
propriatio for such a purpose without
the consent of the Legislature. Then it
Will have to wait until the next fiscal year.
That appropriation is only for purchasing
the land. 1t is not for making the road.
''To make 6 per cent grade they will
have to cut it down nearly sixty feet in
solid rock. Who is going to pay for it?
"a voice, Richmond Certainly, we
will have to pungle down in our pockets
for the coin. l for one am going to OBJ
ject."
James Bowman made keenly sarcastic
speech, in which he impugDed the mo-
tives of those who have been urging the
Supervisors to have the cut made. Hubbs,
he declared, was in the employ of the
Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association.
Edward Ginsey moved that vote of
thanks be extended to the Board of SUI
pervisors for pos poning action for sixty
days. The motion carried unanimously.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Trnaedn Nenr snoknne.

SPOKANE, WASH, Dec. 19. j. P.
Davis, a farmer living few miles east OF
this city, committed suicide this morning
by taking arsenic. few days ago his
wife, almost child in years, had a guar
dian appointed, and through the guar
dian brought suit against him for di-
vorcP. The trouble seemed to affect Davis
mind. He was in the city last night and
made an engagement with his attorney
for this morning. Late at night he left
his team at stable in the city and
walked out to his home. There ne met
stranger, who asked if he might stay with
him all night. Davis consented. Later he
awoke the stranger and asked him TO write
letter, in which he recounted all his
troubles; then he left the house ana
ended his life in the front yard.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
CoRBE1T CALLS THE BET.
4n1ious to Fight EifSsimmons for All
He Can Pat Up.

4n1iouS to Fight Fifzsinsnso9sS for All
He Can Pat Up.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 1s.-"He
wants to fight for $4,000, does her. said
James J. Corbett yesterday, after he read
what Fitzsimmons had to say about the
proposed fight. swell, I'll fight him for
$4,000, or $4,000, or $4,000, or any sum
he may name.
''If he means business let him send a
check to the stakeholder for the amount
he wants to fight me for. will put up
any amount he may name in the hands of
the stakeholder tomorrow.
"Or let him name the amount he wants
to fight for and agree to forfeit the $500
already up if he does not put up the whole
sum. Pll sign articles agreeing to forfeit
the $2500 have up if do not put up the
side bet agreed. l want to fight and am
willing TO fight now or on March II, or for
any such bet as Fitzsimmons may care
to name.'
Corbett was very earnest in his talk, and
evid entity sincere. He wants to fight and
is willing that the ba title shall be for
large stake.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
ENDS HIS LIFE Ar SPOKANE.

George Thornhill, Variety Actor, Be-
HeUed to Hare Onimttted Suicide.
SPOKANE, WASH, Dec. 1S.-George
Thornhill, a variety actor, better known
to the profession as George Clark, is sup
posed to have committed suicide by Jump
ing into the falls last night. He had
gambled heavily, and late in the afternoon
he went to the Peoples Theater. where
he was working, and took lot of the be-
longings of himself and Rafferty,, his
partner, pawning them for few dollars.
A loIe was sent to his partner in the
evening, saying that he was nearly crazy !;
that gambling had been his ruin.
Thornhill was 40 years of age. He ex-
pressed a determination a few davs ago
that when in haro luck he would Jump
into the river. He was we'll known in
many California towns, principally in San
Francisco and Sacramento. His mother,
Mrs. Clark, is said to live in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

was long headed. The next season he
sold over $4,000 worth of nursery stock to
the widows in recognition OF the previous
seasons generosity.
There is considerable talk among COM
mitteemen OF the Midwinter Citrus FAIR
and leading growers of the valley In favor
of making a protracted EXHIBIT OF oan
JOAQUIN Valley citrus fruits at Chicago
next winter. and calling it the San
JOAQUIN CaIifornia's Citrus Fair. Ii this
is done--and it is quite probable that 1t
will bean exhibit will be got together
which will excel the present fair and open
the eyes of tie Chicagoese. The valley
will also be represented at the HamD burg
Germany Horticultural Exposition,
which will be opened next May.
The town of Lindsay's exhibit is very
unique. 1t represents fort. Oranges
piled in regulation style represent can
non-balls and cleaning on the muzzles OF
several miniature mortars are orange
shells. From the flagstaff flies the name
Lindsay"
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

and nothing can be learned regarding the
alleged crime. All that is known is that
the two left Reno In a cart about three
months ago and were traced to this county
by the movements of the wife of Taggart,
who is McGlotchin's sister. Mrs. Taggart
was registered at the Russ House in San
Francisco about the time the men left
Reno, and shortly afterward she left on a
steamer for this city. BY watching her,
the men were located near Ferndale,
where they were engaged in chopping
wood.
Taggart is about 40 years old and Nc
Glotchin about 30. Both have the appear
ance of laboring men. Taggart's wife Is
with him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Entertained by Wn,tela,o Reid.

PHGNIX, AEIz., Dec. 1S.-W Whitelaw
Reid and wife last night entertained eight
guests at dinner, these being the first in
vited to their hospitabl home this sea-
son. The favored ones were: E. r.
Moses of Great Bend, Kans., president of
the Irrigation Congress; c. NJ. Heintz of
Newell OF California, ]. E. Frost Of To-
peka, Kans. Mark A. Smith, Arizona
deiegate to Congress; Governor B. J.
Fran Kiln, and c. P. Leitch, Terrific rial
AndiiOr
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
AFTER A TWO WEEKS ILLNESS.
Ex Congressman Roswell G. HoT of
Michigan Passes Away at
PLninfeM N u

PLAINFIELD. N. j., Dec. Is Ex-
Congressman Roswell G. Horr died to-
night at IL O'Clock. after an illness of two
weeks with bronchitis and Bright's
disease. He was first stricken after finish
ing his speechmaking in the late Presi-
dentlal cam mpaign.
Roswell G. Horr was born at Waitsfeld,
VT, November 26. 1890; removed with his
parents to Ohio IN 1884; graduated at An
tioch College in 1857; in the same year
was elected clerk of the Court of Common
pleas of Lorain County, and served six
years; was admitted to the bar in 1864 and
commenced practice at Elyria, Ohio, in
1856; removed to Missouri and engaged in
mining; in 1872 moved TO East Saginaw,
Mich, and was elected a Representative
from Michigan to the Forty-sixth, Forty
seventh and Forty-eighth Congresses.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
OREGON CITY ROBBERY.
Expert Craftsmen Open a PostoMcs Safe
and Garry Away Its Entire
Contents

PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 1S.-A telegram
was received this morning in the United
States District Attorneys office from Post
master S. r. Green of Oregon City, stating
that the postoffice had been entered last
night by burglars. The safe was robbed
and about $1,000 III money, registered let
ters and stamps taken. The burglars were
not only experts at their business but
were evidently mem mbers of we'll organ
lied gang that has recently arrived IN
Oregon from California. Their work on
the Oregon City safe was identical with
that of the burglars who on Wednesday
night last blew open the safe of the Hub
bard postoffice After that job they went
to Oregon City, and they no doubt are in
Portland now.
The postotfice in Oregon City occupies
the rear Of large store on the main street,
the front of the room being occupied as
stationery and cigar store. The burglars
effected an entrance by prylng open rear
door with Jimmy" They must have
first gone to the cigar-stand, which was
mulcted of its choicest cigars and a few
cents in change left in the money drawer.
They tEen went at the safe OF Postmaster
Green, opening it and taking every possi-
BILE thing of value it contained. Even the
private papers of Mr.. Green, which could
be of no value 10 them, and the pennies
in the stamp drawer, were confscated.
Secret Service Inspector Gordon, who
has been at Hubbard investigating the
burglary there, was intercepted while re-
turning this. afternoon, and is now in
Oregon City.
Two mem bers of the gang, 1t is believed,
are in custody at Newberg.' Their names
are given as Howard Grafton and Sam
10
pilfered Lafayette dry goods house.
Both men had a preliminary examination
at Newberg to-day and were held to the
Grand Jury. Bowman is said to know
something about the 5000 burglary of
Bord's store at Dayton.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
CoLE-GRAHAM NUPTIALs.
Pretty Weddin0 Ceremony at the Honl
of Senator Jones.

Pretty Wedding Ceremony at the Home
of Senator Jones.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 18.-Miss
Bessie Corneia Graham, the only daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Graham, was
united in wedlock to Schuyler Cole of
Cole Grove, son of ex-senator Cornelius
Cole, last evening in Santa Monica. The
ceremony was performed at the beautiful
home of Senator John P. Jones of Nevada,
the bride being niece of Mr. and Mrs.
Jones.
The spacious parlors were gorgeousIy
d ecorated in smilax ferns and the many
blossoms of which Southern California
alone an boast at this time of the wear.
Miss Cornelia Hamilton was maid of
honor, and Miss Marion Jones and Miss
Grace Cole bridesmaids. Seward Cole,
the groom's brother, was best man. The
bride was attired in an imported gown of
white satin and tulle sprayed with natural
orange blossoms, and carried in her hand
a bunch OF white violets.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
EXCESSIVE DIVIDENDS PAID.
StockhoIder Hendricks Makes Serious
Charges Against Directors of the
Manhattan RdfiWay.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 16.-A sensa-
tional case was begun before the Attorney
General of the State of New York to-day.
Mortimer Hendricks of New York City,
bondholder of the Manhattan Railway
Company, who owns and operates the
elevated railway system of New York
City, made application to Attorney
General Hancock, asking him to bring
hnal action against the directors
OF the Manhattan Company for judgment,
compelling it to pay back TO the rail-
road company most of the money paid to
the stockholders in dividends in excess OF
the surplus profits and removing the Oh
rectors from office and restraining them
and their successors in Office from declar-
ing any paying dividends in excess OF the
profits of the corporation.
Mr.. Hendricks was directed to serve no
tice OF his application upon the directors
OF the company ard hearing was set be-
fore the Attorney General for next
Wednesday. Mr.. Hendricks asserts that
during the year ending June 30, 1895, the
company paid 81, 100000 dividends, which
was $277,951 in excess of their surplus
profits, and that during the year ending
June 30, 1896. the company paid the same
amount of dividends. which was $6S1, ,9O2
in excess of the surplus profits of the COM
pany. He says that since June 30, 1886,
the dire ectors declared quarterly dividend
amounting to $450,000, although the net
income was only $147, 900.
He claims that the earnings of the cor
poration have not been sufficient during
the last two years to pay the expenses OF
operating the road, its fixed charges and
the dividends on stock by about 81, ,020, 900.
and he charges the fact to be that the ex-
cess OF dividends over the profits have not
been paid out of the surplus, but out OF
loans made by the corporation, and that
thus debt was created to pay excess
dividends amounting to over 81 100000.
The directors who Hendricks desires
the court to remove from Office are George
]. Gould, Edwin Gould, Howard Gould,
Russell Sage, Thomas I. Eckert, Samuel
Sloan, Robert NJ. Galloway, Donald Mac
kay, Joseph Eastman, A. L. Hopkins, G.
P. Morosini, Warren B. Smith and John
]. Terry.
The officers of the company are: Presi-
dent, George ]. Gould; secretary and
treasurer, D. w. McWilliams, and the
general manager ". J. Franzioi.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
AUBURN STAGE HOLD-UP.
Bandits Loot the Georgetown Coach for
the Second Time Within Twenty
-Four Hours.

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Dec. 1S.-FeIix
Tracy, agent and assistant SUPERINTENDENT
of Wells, Fargo & Co., tonight received a
dispatch stating that the Auburn and
Georgetown stage was held up again this
evening at about the same hour 6 o'clock
and place of the hold-up yesterday. AS
on yesterday the express-box was taken
from the stage and broken open, but again
the bandits were disappointed, for it con-
tanned no treasure.
The probability is that the highwaymen
have had reason to believe that there was
to be shipment of money about this time
to some point in the mines of Ell Dorado,
and having missed 1t yesterday they ex-
pected to get it to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
REDEoODS ACTIVE NATIHEs.
Plans for The Entertainment of the Grand
PGTIo4' in \ qDrfE


PGrtor in 1prft.
REDWOOD CITY. CAL, Dec. 1S.-Red-
wood Parlor No. sc, Native Sons of the
Golden West. last night elected the fol-
lowing officers: Past president, Clarence
D. Hayward; president, Jose ph e. Coffey;
first ce-president, James I. OKeefe;
second vice-president. Henry F. Butts;
third vice-president, William G. LOWE;
marshal, Fred w. GIennan; secretary, NJ.
II. Thompson; treasurer. Hermann W.
Schaberg; trustee, F. w. Johnson.
Upon Redwood ParIor has devolved the
great honor of entertaining the Grand
Parlor of the Native Sons at Red wood City
in April. To do this properly the parlor
has undertaken to raise $1,000. Quite a
sum has already been secured, and it is
believed that the collecting of the balance
will be an easy matter. The parlor has
received material aid from the other par
lors of the county. 1t is understood that
some time in the near future one of the
leading tneaters of San Francisco will be
secured for an evenings entertainment,
the proceeds of which are to be applied to
this fund.