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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
A Timely Rebukc.

Too often the very men needed upon
our juries are excused from service.
Too often counsel are permitted to
fFhter away valuable time in order
to display nimble wit and shallow de-
vices rather than knowledge of the
law or of the case. These evils do not
exist perhaps. to so great an extent in
Maine communities as in some places
but the rebuke administered by SEN
sible business man on New York
jury may prove interesting to Maine
readers.
This gentleman is college edu-
Gated man with long experience at the
head of a large business concern.
Somehow he got on a jury and was
not excused. When one of the lawyers
turned battery of frivolous cross
questions upon one of the witnesses.
relative chiefly to such petty matters
as how often she had her hair banged
and now many humps of sugar she put
in her coffee, this juror, Twombley by
name. became restless. The judge
noting his restlessness made some
general remarks about inattention on
the part of the jury. Finally Twom-
bley opened newspaper and began to
read. Then the judge lectured him
upon jury duty. Twombley remarked
that he was tired of listening to foolish
a sharp eye upon the recalcitrant jul
ror and when he thought the man was
stealing look at the newspaper again
he spoke sharply to him, threatening
to take the case from the jury. Then
to the horror of court attendants and
big wigs Twombley replied:
Il vas not reading the paper /
was simply using it as a fan. But l
will say that never in all my expert
ence, all the world over. have l seen
such an absurd proceeding. Counsel
have been asking silly questions and
wasting time
Perhaps Twombley was too auda-
cious and certainly it cannot be left to
a juror to keep counsel within proper
limits, but it is worthy of note that the
judge did not take the case from the
jury and that the lawyers ceased to
sickle over freckle lotions and curl
papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

Boston has more Scotch than live in any
city of Scotland save the four largest.
1t is stated that 1862 trains arrive al and
ing freight trains.
Twenty million dollars were left behind
him by the Shah. who had grown avari-
cious of late years.
A new submarine boat which will stay
80 feet under water for forty hours, Il to
he built al Baltimore.
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschilds yacht
Roma is a floating palace. Forty can dine
comfortably in the luxurious dining room.
One of the features of the national en-
campment of the knights of Pythias to
monster bicycle parade. the participants
The Sultan of Turkey.to the disappoint-
nent of many young men. has issued
TRADE calling home all Turks now study
ing at foreign universities at the expense
of the government. The reason given is
the tendency of the students to take part
in revolutionary movements after their
return home.
There are twenty-sX cremation ASSOC
Citations in active operation in the United
States. The oldest was organized at
Washington. Pa. in 1876 and the two
newest are found at New Haven. Conn.
and Elizabeth. n. J. Qsa4.) The number
of incinerations reported is $3.50. The
fnlmher incnerated in Europe from 1876 to
lS93 WAS 1890. The membership of the
american associations is about 5000 and
the adherents of the method about l00,eoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
1 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Bangor.
Tuesday, June I'd, 1896,
At Two O'Clock P. M.

for the purpose of nominating a candi-
date for Governor to be supported at the
September election; and tranSacting any
other business that may properly come
before 1t. The basis of representation
will be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each
seventy-five votes cast for the Rupubli-
additional delegate, and for a fraction of
forty votes in excess of seventy-five
votes an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any
city, town or plantation can only be
filled by residents of the county in which
the vacancy exists.
The State Committee will be in session
in the reception room of the hall at one
o'clock p. NJ. on the day of the Conven-
ton for the purpose of receiving the Gre
to participate in the Convention, must be
elected subsequent to the date of the call
for this Convention.
We invite all Republicans and all cleo
tors of Maine, without regard to past
political differences. who are in favor of
restoring and maintaining a protective
tariff: who are opposed to the free and
unlimited coinage of silver. except by in
ternational agreement, and until such
agreement can be obtained, believe that
the present gold standard should be
maintained: who believe in free popular
education; in the promotion of the cause
Of temperance; in just and qualification;
in the restriction of immigration; in a
just administration of all pension leg
islation; in whatever legislation will re-
store American shipping to its former
rank in the world; in the preservation of
National honor at home and abroad; in
an economical and efficient administra-
ton of State affairs, to unite with the
Republicans in the selection Of delegates
to this Convention.
Per order. Republican State Committee.
J. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine. April 21st. 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
Candidate Hanson Yields to Expression.

Just as we learn that the Hon.
cept the gubernatorial nomination at
the hands of the Democratic, party.
unless there should be perceptible
difference in the morning" after that
banquet to be held on the eve of the
convention, Just at this critical time,
the Honorable Edgar f. Hanson of
Belfast smiles complacently upon an
anxious newspaper interviewer. Hav-
ing put the interviewer at his ease Mr..
Hanson confidentially admits to him
that he has not yet consented to have
his name presented as a candidate for
governor and that he really Ought
not to think of it for a moment" He
feels compelled to acknowledge. how
ever. that he never goes into anything
by halves, which is supposed to imply
that if he goes in it will be all over
and out Of sight. He also becomes so
confidential as to confess an itching to
go out into the country and tell the
farmers that he himself was once "a
poor barefoot farmers boy" No one
for moment will question but that
such a tale would catch the fancy of
the barefoot farmer though it must
be admitted that individual is a rara
avis in Maine and must first be
caught
Furthermore judging from these
condolences. which the audacious in
terviewer has laid bare to the public,
Mr.. Hanson intends to be frank if he
isn't governor. This is commentaries
Neither is there apparent upon his
part any hesitancy for fear of preju-
dicing the platform which the Dem
ocrats of Maine may see fit to adopt
this year. He outlines. what we think
would be very good platform-for
the Democrats-and we cannot appre-
bend any harm it's adoption by the
WOuiu w u Tie
cans. First, Mr.. Hanson does not be-
lieve in the prohibtory law, but he
does want good money and plenty of
it. though this may be a rash admis-
sion on his part. a good Democratic
candidate should let his constituents
see that he has no use for his money
and assume that they have. He also
takes occasion to remark that when
flour was SIS a barrel men had plenty
of money to purchase it, Possibly
Maine Democrats are itching to paw
SIS barrel for their flour-none of
them hereabouts have any to sell at
that price-if SO free silver coinage
and other fiat money might bring it
about. But when it comes to the lit
tie red schoolhouse" Mayor Hanson
would get right down to business. and
says. II would have it restored to its
former greatness" To do that he
would turn back to the old district
system. lie also wants the registro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
desirable in the way Of legitimate ex-

desirable IN the way Of legitimate ex-
penses.
Such being the conditions we fail to
see envy good reason why the Reed del
egates should not remain loyal, and
we believe they will. There Is moth
ing in their continued support that re-
fleets upon any other candidate. The
Mckinley men, the Allison men, the
Quay men, the Morton men, acknowl-
edge that Mr.. Reed is admirably quail
flied for the position he seeks and
yet they continue to support their ia
vorites. The Reed men are not of the
kind to do less. they are just as much
in earnest as any of them, just as
loyal, just as intelligent, just as much
entitled to their opinions, have just as
much right to express them and to adj
here to them until the party in ma
tional convention has made its choice
There is nothing in loyalty to Mr.
Reed or any other good representative
of Republican principles. that pre-
cludes staunch support of the party
candidate when he shall have been Sc
lected.
We do not believe that the success
full candidate will be so wanting in
ordinary intelligence as not to know
that the man who stood Loyalty by his
avowed candidate is more trustworthy
than the one who became ratified"
in the clamor and clutched frantically
at the tailboard of the band wagon"
The former is more likely to be ca
pable of rendering effective support at
election time. Moreover, it ought to
be apparent to all, that, if the claims
of the Mckinley men are well founded,
he has, were he so disposed, no need to
offer favors to the eleventh hour fell
low who deserts another candidates
standard But if they are not sure of
a majority on the first ballot there is
chance for the nomination of so
strong man as Mr.. Reed is admitted
to be, so that to desert him now would
be basest treachery.
The Reed men can, should and will
stand by their coIors until the end,
and when that time comes no dele
gates will be more entitled to respect
for their honest convictions and none
can better be trusted to so into the
campaign to roll up a tremendous ma
jority for the Republican candidate.
1t ought to he apparent to all, who
have seen the immense preponderance
of sound money sentiment at the Re
publican state conventions expressed
in the currency planks those conven
lions have adopted, that the national
convention which meets at ST. Louis
will be us sound upon the currency as
it will be on the tariff and that the
man who is nominated to run upon
that platform and accepts the nomina-
ton can be trusted to obey it's man.
dates and will be entitled to the sup
port of all true Republicans, the
country over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the
New Great South American Kidney
Cure. This new remedy is a great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
OF the urinary passages in male or fe-
male. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain III passing it almost imme-
diately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Howditch, Webster & Co., Druggist,
Augusta, Me. dom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

rather than a reduction of wages. The
way they stood together and asked for
IA reasonable alternative gave their
case strength which had much to do
with accomplishing its object.
SO, too. the business men of Bidde-
ford are to be congratulated on the out
come and for their part, through the
board of trade committee, in endeavor-
ing to arrange an amicable settlement.
And. also. the local dailies. each of
which has presented according to its
best judgment, the sentiment of the
community. all three agreeing that the
original proposition seemed unwar-
ranted.
1t is good thing that everything has
turned out as it has, and it is thing
in which all have helped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

ida may be compelled to shut down
but the most cigar manufacturing con-
Germs of the country have from twelve
to eighteen months stock on hand.
to see Weyler and his DEGREES banished
to Spain along with the horde of tax
eatherers and human leeches that
have infested Cuba for generations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

Judging from the terrific wind storms
throughout the country following so
antics of Altgeld, the EXAMINATIONS
about free silver and the campaign
chatter nothing in this world is really
lost, not even wind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
Saily Xennsbtf Soar,sal
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be- taken OF un-
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THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation OF
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating 10
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gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

1t Is said the York county lawyers
greatly appreciate the fine work done
in the way of rcnovatinG the court
room at Alfred. OF course this in
cludes the legal lights of Biddeford
and Saco?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

]. A. Clement and Fred Whitcomb
caught ~ brook trout in kneeland brook
in Prospect. Tuesday. Capt +. A. Curtis
and Capt A. Il. Colson took 2p6 from the
same brook, last Week, some of them
measuring l. inches in length. 1t wouldn't
be advisable for anyone looking for trout to
fish that brock right away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

If Weyler won't permit the export of
Cuban tobacco perhaps the insurgents
will and thus afford the flibustering
vessels a valuable return cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

Some Bath people who have had re-
turned and left upon their doorsteps.
certain articles they supposed had
beer stolen think the religious revival
in that town has been productive of
some good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

The jefferson correspondent of one of
our exchanges takes this view OF an
important matter: we think that a
town that is able to pay its officers
bills. is able also to care properly for
its poor. The practice of letting the
poor out TO the lowest bidder, regard
less Of whether IL be a fit place or not.
we supposed had gone out Of date long
ago in all civilized communities but it
seems that this is not SO. We should
do as we wish 10 be done by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
For Representatives to Congress.

First District
Second District-NELSON DING
LEY, JR., of Lewiston.
Third District-SETH l.. MILL
KEN Of Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLES a. BOU-
TELLE of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

ton law repealed. He makes no men,
ton of the dog tax nor suggest a re-
peal of standard time. though these
suggestions may come later. Mean
while we are anxious to know whether
he would double the bounty on crows
or provide adequate penalty for rob-
bling a Birds nest? We should like to
hear from the other candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

roR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
For Electors at Large:
JOHN F. HILL, of Augusta.
JOEL WILBUR, of Avon.
First District-EDWIN PARSONS.
second Djstrict-A. r. MCPHERSON.
Third District-FRED ATWOOD.
Fourth District-ALBEKT III. SAWYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

With tax rate of only eight mills
and a drop from three dollars to fifty
cents in the amount of poll tax. Fox
croft ought not to have any tax dodg-
ers this year But habit is strong
with some people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

There is a snow drift two feet deep
in the town of Greenwood and the ice
On Muskrat pond between Roxbury
and Byron will bear a man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

that suited me in every particular.
shall return to Ellsworth just as soon
as possible after the adjournment OF
Congress which / think will be about
June s or s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
PRESS COMMENTS.
'Twould Serve Him Right.

IN. y. PreSS.D
Now it is reported that President Kruger
VIII insist that Cecil Rhodes shall get out
OF Africa and stay out. This would seem
10 be sufficiently magnanimous to suit
everybody. except POSSIBLY Mr. Rhodes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
f." My Remedy
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Sour Stom.
ach, Blli0usness, Heartburn, Flatu.
lence, Feeling of Heaviness after
Meals and All Disorders of the
Stomach caused by lmpru-
dence In Eating or Drinking.
CURES

MO other medicine can more quickly give
tone to the stomach and restore the ap
petite after imprudence in eating or drinking
my Remedy" is just what is needed ts
steady the nerves. restore vigor, and stor
that "all.gone feeling.
The reasonable claim Is made fdi
this remedy that 1t will surely cure
all troubles that arise from . weak.
ened or dis0rdered stomach. 1t otter
happens that person with good digestion
will eat something that disagrees and cause.
distress. In such cases few doses of IN,
Remedy" will relieve, and thus prevent
serious attack of Indigestion.
"Ay Remedy" is Sold by Leading Druggists.
Price, so Cents.
Full Directions with Each Package.
THE TILDEN REMEDY CO.,
PEEKSKILL. N. Y
For sale by Emery & Ward. Gardiner:
Fuller Drug Store Augusta; II. p.
Clearwater, Halloween,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
|es5zNS4E SSSSaS

THE maiden in the hammock swings
And her sweet fancy wishes;
While mother. in the kitchen. sings
And washes up the Dishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

MRS WINsLow's SooTHING SYRUP has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with PERFECT
SUCCESS. 1t SoOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the
GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLlC
and is the best remedy for DIAHRhEA. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world. Re a,d ask
for MRS Winslow's Soothing Syfup,'' and take ne
other kind, Twenty five cents hottie Ak0fye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

This dry spell is better for farm work
than for plant work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

We're getting too much fair weather
to really appreciate il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

Busy times in PASSPORT notwith-
standing no business at the sarline
factories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

Dexter Is puzzled what to do in the
way of repairing what is known as the
float" bridge. which seems to be set
Ting badly. The bridge is $50 feet long
and rests upon piers built of logs with
ayers of stone in between. and cost
pretty sum of money to build So years
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
CANADA HORSES.

Cummings d Prescott have mat rscs,vsA
carload OF heavy draft borsos from Canada
nov - Ine time to get good hors eat prices
- suit tne umes. !anedti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21
Maine Medical Association,

The Forty Fourth Annual meeting will
pc held at City Building. Portland,
SWedn esd Thursday and Friday. June
CHAs. I. SMITH. NJ. d. sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

A Lewiston greyhound when shut out
Of the house rings the door bell until
some one comes and let's him in. He
turns the bell crank with his nose very
dextrously. it is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

Senator Hale has returned to Wash
ington. In speaking of the loss of his
beautiful summer home he said: II
feel very grateful to my neighbors in
Ellsworth for the work they did in
helping to save my property. / have
received hundreds of letters of SYM
pathy from people everywhere and was
met at home with great deal of kind
regard which | highly appreciate. The
loss of ones home is good deal like q
death in family especially as it
represented the destruction of much
that we had been collecting for the past
80 years. 1t was rather a disconsolate
scene which | visited The insurance
on the building and upon the furniture
has been nearly adjusted but that does
not more than half cover the monetary
value of the property destroyed, while
much that has gone can never be re-
placed. | have made arrangements
said the senator. ito occupy the fine
home of Judge Emery, my nearest
neighbor, during the coming season as
he is to be absent for a while. / shall
probably decide to rebuild upon the
same site and as far as possible dupli-
cate the house which was destroyed as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-21

Go as we wish 10 be done by.
Agent T.. y. Perry of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals
says the society is gaining in mem
hership, aud there is a general and
more observant recognition of its good
work all over the State than formerly
Three or four years ago people paid no
particular attention to the condition of
suffering animals. even when they saw
them on the street. Now cases of the
kind are quickly noticed and brought
to our attention. Even the little chill
dren have formed the habit of being on
the lookout and reporting cases when
observed by them All of this is very
gratifying to the people who have
worked for the success and establish
ment of the society. An agent of the
Massachusetts society was in Portland
last winter and walked from the Union
station to the postofiice. His object
was to observe the standing teams on
the way. 1t was a cold day. but nearly
every horse was blanketed. something
that would have been far from the case
a few years ago. This was all owing
to the persistent. yet kindly. endeavors
of the society to persuade drivers Of
horses to care for their horses
II have a great many complaints
come from the eastern part of the
State. mostly regarding the treatment
of stock and work horses City COM
plants are on the decrease. happily
sometimes our agents in other places
get into trouble by despatching ami
mails. and their owners sue or threaten
to. / investigate these cases and gem
orally find that the agent has used good
judgment. Then we generally back
them up. and engage good lawyers to
fight the case. We have more law on
our side than the public is generally
aware of. and rarely are we defeated
This establishes our rights and pre-
vents similar cases. 1t is a very neces-
sary part of the work but requires con-
siderable money. And money | am
sorry TO say. is the only thing lacking
as regards the society al present While
much is contributed more is desired"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-01
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
NLite-Liberto d. Marco ana Annice III
Nerciulo; Charles F. Diggs and Mary A.
fropey; VIM. p. Sturgeon and Mary ].
Turner. James Eddy and Mary Byroads.
iblJorn Z. johnson and Emile III Most
both OF Baltimore, Md; Laliie b. DeAtley
anu Lulu King, both of Westmoreland
county. Va; Samuel Goodman OF Seaford
Del. and Dollie kalitZki of this city: Geo
A Gustin OF New York city and Sarah f.
Kitchener of this city; Edward {. Maher
ara Annie l.. O Brien: Joseph NJ. Palmer
and Mamie NJ Brown
Colored-Elbert Murray and Ella Dray-
ton; Robert Jones and Martha Fobbs: Ed
ward Fltzhugh and Annie Price