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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

81 would rather Sue every dollar have
IN the world burned up for fuel under the
boilers of battle ship, than to see this
country take any other stand than accords
with its dignity and self respect. So
said Mr.. +. e. Moore at the New York
Chamber of Commerce meeting where the
peace-at-any price policy was so vigor-
ously championed. Now Mr.. Moore
may have been talking for effect, but
there have been men who have given
more than Mr.. Moore offered, so we shall
conclude that he meant what he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

new state until that majority by its action
shall approve them. They do, however,
leave the impression that the Democrats
in Congress had more hope of adding
another states representation to their
party In Congress than they had of con
viction that to admit Utah at this time
was for the best interests of all con-
cerned. Now that the state has gone
Republican they may be willing to ad-
nit as much
Heber NJ. Wells the Mormon governor
of the new state, in his rejoicings declare d
that Utah should have been admitted to
statehood forty years ago. Evidently Gov.
Wells is intensely tickled, otherwise he
would not risk his reputation on state
ment so wide from the truth as that 1t
must be admitted, however, that SO far
rs material resources go, Utah to-
day has strong claim to her new
position. Her mineral product for
1895, is valued at $l4, 1885, Her
population in 1890 was COZ, 905 and
250, 900 would he low estimate of the
population today. Her assessed property
is about 800, 900, O0O The Mormon popu-
lation is especially thrifty and there isn't
shadow Of doubt that the gain in wealth
and population will be both large and
steady. 1t should moreover be noticed
that the Gentiles have the supreme court,
the attorney general, the superintendent
of instruction and exert powerful in
flucnce in the new state governm emit.
Moreover, the younger Mormons, many
of them very progressive, do not hold the
opinions of Bishop Hart. They realize
that the practise of polygamy would
ostracize them from the world. They are
not likely to countenance that which ia
so eagerly desired by some of the lecher-
GUS old saints While the existing
conditions are not such as most people
would like to see in territory admitted
to the privileges of statehood, the outlook
for substantial growth Of civilizlng in
| fluences in Utah is not discouraging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
Leniency More Dangerous than Dynamite.

March 6, 1894, in the third district OF
the 18th ward of the city of Troy, - Bat
Shea, John McGough and Jerry Cleary
brought in a repeater" and proceeded to
"vote him." When Robert Ross, William
Ross and John Boland endeavored to pre-
vent it, the intruders drew revolvers
and being pressed back commenced
shooting John McGough shot William
Ross in the neck AMI he is now serving a
sentence of 10 years and six months for
that. Bat Shea was said to have been
him.
At the inquest John Boland testified that
he thought McGough shot Robert Ross
but the weight of evidence was against
Shea. Now McGough swears that it was
he who killed Robert Ross. One thing
however, was proven at the trial; these
three toughs came to the polls armed,
intending to vote a repeater and pre-
peared to kill anyone who should attempt
to prevent them. They were all engaged
in the shooting. 1t is also pretty evident
that they would not have undertaken this
had they not believed they had sufficient
political pull to get clear whatever
they might do. 1t looks as though Nc
Cough believes that he will get clear at
the end of his present sentence, even if
indicted for the murder of Ross.
If at the new trial of Shea he should be
acquitted of the murder he should receive
the severest possible sentence for assault
with intent to kill. 10 allow the instiga-
tors of such an outrage to go UNPUBLISHED
is more dangerous to the community
than fooling with dynamite over red
hot stove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

further repairs and changes about the
place Miss Julia Stilpben Of Lynn,
Mass, is visiting at her brothers in
South Pittston.-Mrs. NJ. ID. Hilton. who
has been visiting Geo Kicker and family
for few days past, has returned TO her
home in Lowell, Mass.-Mrs. Della A.
Moore and children. who have been So
journing in Lynn, Mass have returned
Randolph.
MT. VERNON
The Allen Brothers have sold their
hemlock logs; about 80, 900, go to Oak
land parties The logs will be hauled
TO Long pond and RATED to Oakland.
Charles Brown has taken the Job to haul
them to Long pond. The Allen Brothers
are having a large amount Of wood cut
from their lot purchased of J. +. Blunt,
two years ago.--The sleigh makers are
wishing for snow, SO that they can start
their sleighs. Fl. c. Fellows has made a
great improvement in the looks of his
shop by putting in two new doors. The
pond is frozen over again.
FAYETTE.
The thermometer was Is below zero
Monday morning, the coolest yet.-Many
have their wood cut and are anxious to
see snow to make sledding.-G. W. Bill
lings and Silas Curtis, have sold their
apples. Leonard Lothrop is quite
sick.
LITCHFIELD
On Friday, Jan. 8, Miss Sadie Hutohin-
SOD, closed very successful term of
school AT the Grant schoolhouse. This
was Miss Hutchinson's first term and she
was very much liked by all in the district
Her work would do credit to a far more
experienced teacher. In the evening the
children and teacher held closing ex-
hibition. Nearly all the parents in the
district and many outside friends were
present. The exercises were opened with
prayer by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Hartman
alter which there were songs and recita-
tlous by the children, and at the close.
Mr.. Hartman presented the teacher with
a very nice Bible and call bell given by
her scholars Miss Hutchinson bids fair
to become one of our most popular and
successful teachers. On Monday, she
Joined her class ut Litchfield Academy.
where she intends to fit for college.
WINSLOW.
Mrs. Daniel Phillips returned home
from Brockton. Mass, last Friday She
is quite i'll from rheumatism Frank
Brakeman, who has been at his uncle's
Frank Stewart, for the past two months.
left for his home in Massachusetts. Mon
day Fred Gullifer, who was badly
burned at the foundry. has So far re-
covered rs to go to work again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
The New State.

Outside OF the limits of Utah there
seems to be little rejoicing over the fact
that the forty fifth state has heen added,
and that there Is one more star on the
flag. Not that there is much feeling over
the matter; but there are many especially
in the East, who cannot free their minds
from the idea that the territory was hard
~ ready for the responsibilities of state
hood and that the Mormon church is too
intimately connected with the manage
ment Of that country to have wholesome
effect. 1t is regarded safer and better for
the future of any state that it shall under
go q certain ripenipg process before recog
milton In the form Of statehood is con-
ferred upon it, and 1t is needless to say
that very many of the inhabitants of
what Is now the state Of Utah are not
weighted down in mind with sense of
responsibilities due to the cause of ad.
vanced civilization.
The constitution adopted by the state
is in accord with the best sentiment, but
constitutions do not enforce themselves,
and the United States government ism t
likely to interfere unless the neglect to
enforce the mandates of the constitution
are most grossly violated. Notwithstand
ing that two of these are: Nor shall
any church dominate the state or inter.
fere with its functions;'' 'polygamous.
or plural marriages are forever prohib.
tied, " it is pretty certain that the Nor.
mons constitute three fifths Of the popula-
tion and some set them at four. flfths.
Though the admission to statehood has
been compared to the conditions of admis.
sion to Artemus Wards lecture, tickets
to which read, admit one Mormon and
one wife, there isn't much guarantee as
to the behavior of the audience once in.
sseide.
Bishop Hart, Mormon missionary, poll
tician and member of the last Utah Legis.
lature, 10 recent interview said
whether Democrat or Republican, there
viii not be state officer of other than our
18th, either elective or appointive, unless
Z the church SO wills it, There is not 8
district Judge who can escape his respon
sibility to the Latter Day Saints, and with
two exceptions there will not be sheriff,
IN Utah who is not of our selection
Continuing Hart said that the presi.
dent OF the Mormon priesthood "has sus.
pended the ordinance for plural mar.
rlages, but it has not been repealed
When we are free from federal inter.
ference, the temple will be the scene Of
the solemnizatlon OF the marriage rites
that were suspended
While the above words leave no doubt
as to what Hart would like they cannot
be said tn represent the majority Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
PRESS COM MENIS.
The Deadly Parallel.
IN. Y. Sun. J

SALISBURY TO BLANCO,
JULY 81, 1885.
"Her Majesty's Gov
erDment are unable to
concur in the assent
given by their prede-
cessors in office to
the general arbitra-
ton article proposed
by Venezuela, and
they are unable to
agree to the inclusion
in it of matters other
than those arising out
of the Interpretation
or alleged violations
of this particular
treaty. @ ue 3 t j o n 8
might arise, such as
those involving the
title of the British
Crown to territory or
her sovereign rights
which her Majesty's
Government COuld
not pledge them selves
beforehand to refer to
arbitration"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
This is the way the Senate finance con

This is the way the Senate finance COM
mittee voted to report free coinage
measure which would Immediately put
the country upon silver basis; for the
bill, Voorhees, Harris, Jones (Ark. } West,
White, Witham, Democrats, and Jones
(Nev.), Populist, and Walcott, Republi-
can against the bill were Morrill,, Shcr-
man, Allison, Aldrich and Platt, all
Republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
The Earth and Man com,.r..,

II 1t We're possible for man to construct
globe 500 feet in height-much less than
twice the height of Washington's monu-
ment-and TO place upon any portion Of
its surface an atom one four thousand
.nree hundred and eightieth of an inch in
diameter and one one hundred and TWEEN
tieth OF an inch in height, it would cor
rectly denote the proportions man bears to
the gigantic globe upon which he stands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The Mikado OF Japan Is said to have
the most ancient lineage known, the
founder of his line being a contemporary
of Nebuchadnezzar, $50 B. c. That Is a
family tree that would turn a Milwaukee
brewer or Chicago pork packer green
with envy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

There are many reasons for thinking
there is an Antarctic continent. But as
no gold has been found there and the land
Is all in cold storage, England is not ex-
pected to invade it until South Africa,
South America and South Asia are well
in hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

There was nothing in the Presidents
message of Dec. 3, that even indicated
any necessity for sending our fleet to Tur-
key, and SO far as the public knows moth
ing has happened since to call for such
m0vement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

II that Venezuelan commission can't
get TO work before February, there is
time for England to sec the error of her
ways before the commission actually gets
down to business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

No notice Whatever will be taken Of nm.
gned communications.
Tzn JOURNAL CANNOT b HELD assporsrnnr
tor the preservation or return Of rejected com.
0unications.
Aodreaa oil communications relating to sub
craptions and advertisements to BuRLnreH L
txxHI. fublishers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

SALISBURY TO PAUNCE-
FoTE, NOV. 81, 1895.
"Mr. OLNEY is mis-
taken in supposing
that in 1886 9 treaty
was practically agreed
upon containing a
general arbitration
clause, under which
the parties might
have submitted the
boundary dispute to
the decision of a third
power, or of several
powers in amity with
both. 1t is true that
Gen. GUZMAN BLANCo
proposed that t h e
commercial treaty be-
tween the two coun-
tries should contain q
clause of this nature,
but it had reference to
future disputes only"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

1t is significant that the treasury subor-
dinates were greatly surprised that the
President advertised for bids on the
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Bowel steps down and Topper will
step up, but 1t is doubtful If this can save
the Conservative government in Canada
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Congressman Cummings has intro
duced bill that would increase the army
60 &C, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
,Johnsons AnodyneL iniment

1t originated in 1870 by the late DR. A. Johnson good old
Family Physician for in his private practice to relieve
pain and form of inflammation Every Mother should have
in the house Dropped suffering children love to take
Care of Sick ROOM Free
bottle Price cents; six g. 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
= nqHE GOSSIP.

The Maine Press Association meets at
Portland today. Consequently thcre'll
be snow, Or history for once will refuse to
repeat itself.
Belfast is considering the advisability
of putting little more force into its
water pressure.
PASSPORT is having diphtheria scare
| The cold snap wasn't sufficient to close
| all the air holes, judging from the drown
ing accidents reported.
Mrs. Eliza A. Pinkhsm of Milbrldge
was 100 years old Tuesday, Jan. Z. Her
eyesight and hearing are almost perfect.
| The plumbers and coal dealers are con-
graduating each other. Otherwise they
wouldn't be congratulated
The average temperature of last month
| Is said to have been lower than the
average temperature of the Decembers Of
the years 1876, 81, SO, 80, and 81.
| A Bangor clergyman is said to have
kicked Justify about his new furnace,
put in recently. The dealer examined
and found that the minister had been
building his fires in the ash box. If the
Bangor papers can afford to tell such
stories about their pastors there is moth
ing for other people to do but to believe
them.
| The hordes of tramps that seek shelter
and pilot bread in the police station At
Portland these cold days nearly all have
the same excuse. "goinR to the Kennebec
to cut ice. - That eort of pretext doesn' t
cut much ice" down this way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

That real Cuban Havana ia said to be
smouldering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The plumbers and coal dealers are con
graduating each other. Otherwise they
wouldn't be congratulated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Mrs. Eliza A. PinkhBm of Milbrldge
was 100 years old Tuesday, Jan. T. Hel
eyesight and hearing are almost perfect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

The average temperature of last month
Is said to have been lower than the
average temperature of the Defenders Of
the years 1876, 81, SO, SO, and '9I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08

Belfast is considering the advisability
of putting little more force into its
water pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-08
Eastport is having diphtheria scare.

The cold snap wasn't sufficient to close
all the air holes, judging from the drown
ing accidents reported.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-05-08
A WET MONTH.
With Three Exceptions, the Rainiest
April in Sixty Years.

Observer Beals, of Minneapolis, has
issued the meteorological summary
for his station for April. The tenn
perature ranged from Is degrees on
the third to 81 degrees on the 18th
both extremes breaking all previous
April records. The mean tempera-
ture was 4S degrees, or two degrees
warmer than the normal. The first
eight days of the month had tempera-
lures below freezing, but all the rest
above. The number of rainy days
was seventeen, or seven more than
the normal, and the total precipita-
tion was unusually excessive, being
SIP inches, or 2.86 inches greater
than usual, and according to the Fort
Smelling record, more than has fallen
during any previous April for sixty
years, except in 1874 with SIG inches,
1849 with 5.62 inches, and 1888 with
$40 inches. The moisture excess has
thoroughly saturated. the top soil,
partially refilled our lakes, and
materially increased the reserve
moisture supply held in the subsoil.
The total snow fall, unmelted, was
IA inches.
For the purpose Ct comparison the
mean temperature and total rainfall
for the last six Aprils follow:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-05-08
PAVING MATERIAL.
What Different Cities Use on Their
Streets.

City Engineer Rundlett,of St. Paul,
took an eastern trip last year and
stopped at several cities to inspect
the various public works in which
those cities are engaged, and their
method of doing work. He gave con-
siderable attention to the question
of paving as in use in the cities
visited, and his observations will be
of interest to Mankato property own
ers, now that the question of paving
our streets is being agitated.
In Buffalo he found that the pave
ment generally is asphalt. Very lit
tie brick has been laid there and no
granite. There is good deal of
Medina sandstone block pavement,
but the results from it are far from
satisfactory, as it wears down until it
becomes as rough as the ancient cob
ble-stone pavement.
In New York granite and asphalt
are the principal materials used. No
brick pavements have been laid.
In Brooklyn granite is the princi-
pal pavement used, with a small
amount of asphalt and great deal
of cobblestone. The streets are in
very poor condition generally.
Philadelphia's streets, where there
is heavy traffic, are paved with
granite and asphalt. There is also a
great deal of brick pavement, but not
on heavy traffic streets. A very large
amount of work has been done in that
city, and most of it is done we'll.
In Chicago the business portion is
paved with granite, with asphalt on
the residence streets. A good deal of
brick paving has been done in the
Chicago suburbs; that material taking
the place of cedar block. The brick,
however, is not showing very good
results on streets with a heavy
traffic.
In Milwaukee good deal ofasphalt
was laid last year and very little brick
the latter being used only on grades.
AS result of his observations City
Engineer Rundlett was of the opinion
that asphalt was the most popular
pavement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-05-08
A Beautiful
Residence
Property at a
Low Figure....
zZ@Za-ISMZAlaM
. FOR }
zSAL E

If you are contemplating moving to
town and want to buy pretty piece
of property consisting of a house and
lot at a very reasonable figure, call on
the undersigned.
The house is brick veneered, has
seven rooms, nicely arranged,
consisting of three bedrooms, parlor,
dining room, sewing room, kitchen
and closets. An excellent cellar under
whole house. A large cistern and
best kind of well water. House has
been built three years.
The lot has been filled and nice
wall three feet high surrounds entire
premises. Shade trees in abundance,
and small fruit trees, all in healthy
condition: also currants and other
small fruit.
The property is located two blocks
from Front street, and three blocks
from the new government postOffice,
and can be bought for $4,000.
Investigate the property. Address
Or call on
THE FREE PRESS OFFICE,
Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-05-08
ADULTERATION OF BEER.
How 1t Effects Blue Earth County
Farmers.

Representative Cooper, of Wiscon-
sin, has introduced a bill into congress
TO prevent che adulteration OF beer,
and the friends of the measure desire
that all interested in itshould agitate
for it's passage. In speaking of the
matter today, Register of Deeds Bier
bauer said: "As beer is now made at
most places, rice, corn and other SUBJ
stances enter into it's manufacture,
making poor quality. Corn contains
fusel oil, which is deadly poison.
One bushel of corn contains as much
beer making product and alcohol as
three bushels of barley. If the Cooper
bill passes, the price of barley and
hops will be advanced, and our farmers
who raise barley will receive the bene-
flt."
Farmers who want the bill passed
should sign petitions and send them
to Chairman Dingley, of the ways and
means committee of congress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-05-08
Saturdays Game.

The game Saturday between the
same two teams was full of interest.
A good crowd was present, including
many from St. Peter, and the great
est enthusiasm prevailed, particular
ly on the part of the Mankato spec
tatorS.
Phillips was in the box for Manka-
to, and deserves particular mention
After the first inning, he played a
splendid game, his best work being
done when there were men on
bases. Several times when it SEEM
ed certain that ST. Peter would score,
his excellent playing prevented it. In
this, Jerry Griggs, behind the bat,
assisted materially, playing per-
feet game. He caught one high foul
within foot of the grand stand.
Partridge did we'll in the field and
at the bat, sending the ball over the
fence to right in the sixth, and
bringing3 in two scores. He found
the ball right along. Young makes
very strong man on third base,
but was weak at the bat. Dea
mrde some very good plays and some
very bad ones. Hopkins was sue
cessful, as usual, in eating up some
high ones.
Wilmer pitched a speedy ball for
St. Peter, but in the sixth every
batter found him for good
hits. Eight scores were rapid
ly rolled up, and the excitement
in the grand stand was intense.
This decided the game. The score
stood as follows:
Mankato. ...O COOS l 0 x-1O
st. Peter. ......1 0 0 O 2 O o. 3
Umpire, Nickson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-05-08
SEWER CONTRACT AWARDED.
Michael rlahoney Will Dig the Pleas
ant Street Ditch.

The board of public works held a
meeting Monday and opened
bids for the construction of sewer
along Pleasant street from Carroll to
the west line of lot two, block fifteen,
a distance of 95l feet, of eight inch
cement pipe, together with twenty
three house connections. The fol-
lowing bids were received:
J. III. Macbeth, main line, S1,040,
each house connection, $14.60.
John Mccall, main line, 81, 149, each
house connection, $3.50.
M. Mahoney & Co., main line, 1890,
each house connectson, S14.
The last bid footed up S123.80 less
than the next lowest, and the con-
tract was awarded to Mr.. MahOney.
The city engineers estimate was
81, 1904, while the bid was S52 lower.
Only one bid was received for
painting the Minnesota river bridge,
and that was from Orlin Laughlin
and D. j. O'Connor. They wanted
S144 for the job complete, or S94.75 for
the labor alone. They agree to use
boiled linseed oil and redoxide of iron.