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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-08
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
A TENNESSEE DEMOCRAT
Who Declares He Will Become a Republican
II Bryanism Rules Democracy.

Washington, Dec. Ill was born a
voted a Democratic ticket. and expected
TO die Il Democrat. but if William Jen-
nings Bryan i 10 be the Democratic Mes
siah: If his Chicago speech is to be the
Sermon on the Mount OF Democracy: ii
of the Democratic party, | will ally my
self with the Republican party
Thus spoke Col. Josiah Patterson. rep
resentative from the Memphis, Tenn,
congressional district. to party of news
paper men, last night. Col. Patterson is
in Washington for the session and has
filed a contest against his free silver OPP
ponent. f. W. Carmack. who has a ma
joray Of 1856 over Patterson Oh the face Of
the returns.
Colonel Patterson said that on an hon
est count. Mckinley would have carried
Tennessee by 70 900 majority. He says
that the silver Democrats resorted TO the
most absurd methods of fraud imagn-
able.
j have one Of the most complete con-
tests against my free silver opponent
that was ever brought before Congress.
II there had been anything like an honest
election. | would have been elected by at
least 1900 votes. l am sure OF being
seated by the House.
In the South. continued Col. Patter-
son. the free, silverites have control OF
the state machinery and they may sur
render the party to the Populists, but
there are thousands of Democrats who
supported Bryan, and tens of thousands
who will never consent to be delivered
over 10 Populism. as the silver men did
lat Chicago. and | will be one of them.
If the silver men maintain control of the
Democratic machinery and nominate a
candidate of their views. then we Demo-
Gratis who believe in true Democratic
principles will he forced to go with some
other party. and. as We can hardly eX-
pect to accomplish any national victory
as a party. | believe that the Repuhi-
can party will get the entire vote of the
sound money Democrats. 1t Will get my
support.
But believe that the silver craze Will
die out gradually, and; when l$" rolls
around. Mr.. Bryan will ind himself Il
leader without a flock, Il candidate with
out party
''It Is hard to tell what the future has
in store for the Democratic party. but If
the free silver men control the machinery
they now have and carry out their
threats of keeping up the fight for free
control of the government for long time
to come.
Il believe we will have prosperous
times for the next four years. | don's
think the Republicans will attempt any
radical tariff changes. Mckinley will
want TO hold the votes of the Democrats
who supported him out of Il desire to
be no doubt that the Democratic votes
elected Mckinley.
II want to see the South ally itself with
the East. We have nothing to gain by
Joining hands with the West. What We
want is Eastern capitalists to invest
their capital in our domain. and our bus-
ness men realize that. as the vote in the
large cities of the South viii show Nc
Kinley carried all of the commercial coI-
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East
South and West.

The condition of James r. Roosevelt.
secretary of the United States embassy
at London. who has been suffering for
some time past from nervous prostration.
is improving.
AT Maiden. Mass, Tuesday, John T..
Farnham. Independent. was elected
mayor. The city voted no license The
city government is partisan.
At the annual city election at Roches-
ter. n. H., Tuesday. Mayor Samuel D..
Felker Dem.,) was reelected. The
council will be strongly Republican.
Jack Everhardt, champion lightweight
of the South. defeated Billy Ernst in a
20-rounds contest before the Myers
Athletic Club, Albany. n. Y, Monday
night.
Mayor Henry F. Rockwell (Citizens).
of Fitchburg. Mass, Monday. was re-
elected. defeating eX-Mayor Edgar s.
Moulton. CA. p. Al OF six aldermen
all but one We're on the Citizens Inde-
pendent ticket. No license.
Fire destroyed the post office block
with all the mail. Gale & Bradleys s
grocery, Blythe, Markley & Smiths
law library and damaged the City Ma
tional Bank, at Mason City. Iowa, Tues
day. Loss. 100000: partly insured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
New York Produce Market.

New York Dec. |.
FLOU R-Receipts. .9s pkgs. exports
i.t6 bhls.. II. 72S sacks; sales. 12 200 pkgs.
market firm. quiet.
SOUTHERN FLOUR-Quiet, firm
RYE FLOU R-Quiet. steady. S2.S5G3. %
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-$1. 81 to arrive.
BUCKWHEAT-36 elf. track.
CORN MEAL-Dull, steady. unchanged.
Ri E-Quiet.
WHEAT-Receipts. 1S6. .625; exports. 49,
656: sales. $3.50, duh. easier: No. red
store and elevator, 81; fob. S9ia; No. /
Northern. 92S..
CORN-Receipts. 1O2 200: exports. 95.1es;
sales. 5000; dull mixed easier No. 2
23la: No. white. 26; No. Chicago 24h
No. 3. q: No white, 22a. mixed West
ern. et2ji2; white do, 23I32; white state,
23m32
BEEF'-Steady; beef hams firm:
tierced beef quiet, steady: city extra In
dia mess. S11.50n Sl3; cut meats firm.
quiet; picked bellies IL pounds &C;
picked shoulders. 4; picked hams. si2d9.
LARD-Quiet. lower: Western steam
closed Si.25: city, S3.75; refined. quiet: con-
tinent, $i.50: S. A., si.90; compound. Az
nis,
PORK-Dull weak: new mess. SS.25.
BUTTER-Choice. firmer: moderate
ceipts: state dairy. 1lM20: do. creamery.
laft22: Western dairy, sftl3; do creamery,
l5N23ia; do. factory 7Nl2: Elgins, 25ls.
CHEE,St,-Moderate demand. steady.
PETROLEU M-Quiet; United l05.
COFFEE-Ro. dull steady: No. I. 10.
SuGAR-Raw. duh steady: refined.
dull. unchanged
FREIG HTS-To Liverpool, quiet, eesy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
4 Word About the DOG.

Many have asked the Journal why
the city marshal or other public officer
could not legally dispose of ugly or
misbehaving CANNES. and for the bene-
fit of the general querist. and those
who wished to be enlightened on the
subject. Chapter 30 of the Revised
Ordinances, is quoted in full, the sew
eral sections. I, .. and reading as
follows:
Sec. 1. Towns may pass bylaws to
regulate the going at large of dogs
therein. When dog does damage to
person or his property, his owner or
keeper, and also the parent, guardian,
master or mistress. of any minor or
servant, who owns or keeps such dog,
forfeits to the person injured double
the amount of the damage done; to be
recovered by action of trespass.
Sec. 2. Any person may lawfully kill
dog that suddenly assaults him or
another person when peacefully walk
ing or riding. or is found worrying.
wounding. or killing any domestic ami
NAL, outside of the enclosure or imme-
diate care of his owner.
Sec. 3. Whoever is assaulted, OF
finds a dog strollng out of the in
closure or immediate care of his mas
ter, may. within As hours thereafter,
make oath before a justice of the peace
that he really suspects such dog to be
dangerous or mischievous. and shall
notify his master by giving him copy
of said oath. signed by the Justice: and
If the master neglectS for "A hours
thereafter, to coniine or kill such dog,
he forfeits five dollars to any prosecu-
tor: and if such dog is again at large
out of the care of his master, any per-
son may lawfully kill him.
See. 1. If a dog. after notice so given.
wounds any person by a sudden as
sault as aforesaid. or wounds or kills
any domestic animals. the owner or
keep shall pay the keeper treble dam
| geS and costs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

used for the purchase Of books; 5000
to the Brattleboro Retreat; $1,000 to the
Prospect Hill Cemetery Association.
None OF the bequests is to become
operative until after. the death Of Mrs.
Dowley. The Brattleboro Home for
Aged and Disabled is given $1,000.
Judge Dunbar In the superior court at
Boston. Tuesday. gave IL hearing on the
bill brought by Frederick r. Jones
against the Arena Publishing Co.. asking
for the appointment of receiver. There
was no opposition to the prayer. The de-
fendant Is Maine corporation having an
authorized capital of $l50.000, and 1t pub
fishes the magazine called the Arena.
The amount Of claims against 1t are be-
tween $50, 900 and $4,000. and its main as
set Is the good will of it's business, which
Is estimated at about 100000 Creditors
holding claims to the extent of $4,000
We're in favor of the appointing of a re-
ceiver. as were the stockholders. The
receivership is sought to prevent the as
sets and property from being wasted and
to continue publication until Il reorgan-
ization can be effected. The court re-
served its decision.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

<
Edmund c. Burke was before Judge
Stevens in the police court, Tuesday
morning, and pleaded guilty to the
charge of vagrancy He was
sentenced to 30 days in Ken
nebec county jail.a and was
committed by City Marshal Hender-
son, the latter part of the forenoon. 1t
seems that Burke was canvassing for
light refreshments, to meet the crav-
ing demand of the inner man, and
thereby became liable for vagrancy.
He hailed from nowhere. and cheer
fully received his sentence. Abijah
Trip, for drunkenness was fined 81
and costs. amounting to $3.50. He was
committed until payment of fine
should be made, which he promised
would he forthcoming on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

That dance which will be given.
Thursday evening, by the Royal Begal
Tiger Zouaves. promises to be a great
affair. The hall committee has been
appointed as follows: j. w. Belts,
George Roderick, Edward Day. f. T.
Haines, Fl. G. Berry, w. D. Whitney,
Esq. will act as floor director and the
aids will be as follows: w. c. Atkins,
G. l.. Tyler. w. }. Govang. j. l.. Ken
dali, p. A. HOulehan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
/" Hy0fl1ei !"

Pocket Inhaler Outfit, the Australian
"Dry-Air" " treatment, will do it. 1t cures
by inhalation. Air is the only thing in
tended for the breathing organs.
Office Of the Mayor Of the City Of Trenton. N. J.
March 2. 1906
Dear SIR You have my permission to say that
believe Hyomc to be one Of the most wonderful
cures for catarrh and throat trouble that has
been discovered. In my the effect has been
marvellous EMORY N. YARD Mayor.
Price $l.oo. For sale by druggists every-
where. Extra bottles of Hyomei inhal-
ant at druggists, so cents. Hyomei Balm, a
wonderful healer, rs cents. Advice free OF
Eta M. Owen, care of Eastman Bros. a.
Bandcroft. 432 Congress ST., Portland, Me.
State agent for Il. T. Booth. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

We are informed that young feline
adjunct to a Water street bookstore.
made quite unapproachable record.
Monday of this week, and if the fig
ures are correct, such it surely was.
1t is said that Is mice met their fate
at the paw of the untiring cat.
There will be supper served in G..
"A. r. hall, Thursday evening, Decem-
Der 3, by the young ladies of John B.
Hubbard Relief Corps. No SO. Mrs. E.
5. Pascal, the State president, will be
present in the capacity of official in
spector. Supper will be served from
a."o to 40 o'clock. The ladies are
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Dec. /.
F1OUR-Firm.
WIiEAT-No. spring, SDla to N9s; No.
red, 901 .@g29s.
CORNING. ,. 23H23l2.
OATS-No. ,. 1871.
RYF,-No. >. ilHi2i2.
BARLEY-No. >. Sc nominal
FLANSEED-No /, 754H1s.
PORk-S6. s0M $685..
LARD-S3. S0m $3.S5.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
Lessor Predicts For December.

Lessor says that we Will have l. stormy
days for the month of December The
most of them will begin with snow and
end in rain. Seven of these storms will
be light ones. the other five heavier. the
wind being southeast and blowing hard.
The month of December will he the warm
est generally for many years. and will
break the record for being cloudy. As
cannot expect much sleighing that month.
There will be two or three very cold
snaps during the month the temperature
ranging from 10 to 20 below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

David Strong says he wants to meet
any man in the State at pool. He says
he has the coin to put up and is oper
to all comerS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

John Lyons of Philadelphia. and
Isaiah Pompilly of Auburn, two we'll
known horsemen. were in the city Tues
day. in quest of specimens of horse
flesh. They We're the guests of Mana :
ger Libby at the Pine Tree Stock Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Colonel C. S. Lippincott, supreme
deputy organizer of the Knights of the
Ancient Essenic Order will go to Wa
terville today. for the purpose of or
ganizing branch of the order at that
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

j.. II. SWEET, assistant department
commander of Maine G. A. r., will in
spect John B. Hubbard Post, this
evening. All members are requested
to be present,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Kennebec Lodge. Degree of Honor
will give a masked social sometime this
month. The committee on arrange
ments consist of F. /. Friend. w c.
Atkins, Mrs. J. c. Morrison. Mrs. C. F.
Gray, Mrs. Bert Edwards, Mrs. F. A.
Hathaway, Mrs. j. M Bates and Miss
Anne.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Rev. f. Q. Thayer is at South Port
land. in attendance at the Maine con-
ference Itinerants' institute. which will
be in session till Thursday. Mr.. Tha yer
is president of the organization.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

The steamer Kennebec made its last
trip of the season from Gardiner, Tues
day afternoon. The boat will return to
Bath, Thursday. and go into winter
quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Wallace Church is very happy. just
because son and heir has appeared to
charm the family circle. Mother and
child are doing nicely
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Mrs C. A. White entertained a small
party of lady friends at whist. Monday
afternoon. in honor of Mrs. Bartlett
who left, yesterday, for her home at
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

A stated convocation of Lebanon II
a. Chapter. No. IS, will be held, this
evening. The degree work will be con-
ferred
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

The ladies of the Universalist So
ciety have postponed their sale and
entertainment from Wednesday to
Friday afternoon and evening. Dec 4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Mrs. A. X. Lord and daughter, Miss
Edna, who have been visiting relatives
in COrnyille for a few weeks, returned
home on Jewetts train, Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Judge e. {. Stevens presided over
the Hallowell police court, Tuesday.
Recorder E. c. Ambrose being absent
from the city. Judge Rowell is slowly
improving, we are glad to report
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega
tional Society. met at the home of Mrs
H. X. Newbert, yesterday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Miss Edith Alden, who has made her
home in Watervlle, this fall, has re-
turned to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Charles X. Howe and John ~ Tay-
lor returned. Monday night, from a
very enjoyable hunting trip to Ash
land and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
Motbcrs, Mo,hers:: Mothers

MRS. WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been usea ~ ~
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOIMEnsH,. .yr ~
their CHILDREN while TEETHING with rEHr n,a -. ~
SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHHS the CHILD, sol IhNS ~, ~. ~
GUNS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND u,4 .viIS, =,
and is the best remedy for DIARRHEA. So9 y
Druggists in every part of the world. Be sure sno y.
for Mrs. Winsow's Soothing syrup, ana @AS -
other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. o~""s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

frank smith and son Arthur of Fills
mol'n, are in the city. the guests of M
and Mrs. F. S. Smith Vi "i''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Stephen Arata and son, George. went
to Boston on the boat, Tuesday after
noon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

They relieve instantly soreness, pains
and all ailments caused by hard WORK.
wet weather or exposure ana save
doctors bills. Hop Plasters, once used'
always used. At drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

n. "A. Mereran, clerk at the Kineo
i'ouse' was calling on Gardiner hotel
men, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Recorder f. c. Ambrose returned
from trip to Oxford. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

me third degree was conferred IN
,mo Candidates at meeting of Hermon
lodge, last night. INV"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

MISSES Moore very pleasantly
srass,' al'eu party of friends at pro-
s'ess'Ve whist, Monday evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Rev. T.. f. barber has returned from
visit to massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

The Clothing Club will meet with
Mrs. A. Z. Harlow on Pleasant street
this afternoon. eN' -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Preparations for the ice harvest are
being made all along the line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

George F. Morse was in Portland on
business, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
HALLOWELL.

Miss Edna Cole has returned from
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

w. w. Crosby returned, yesterday, to
Rumford Falls, ,afterp passing a few DAYS
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Miss Mabel Chalmers of Pittsfield. is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r w Noble
Of Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Augustus Morrison has gone to Con-
necticut, where Ne will make a visit to
his daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
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WATE.RViLLE,

Col. a. q. Blunt of Skowhegan, was
in the city on business. last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money Market.

New York, Dec. l.
Money. easy. 2n2l2.
Prime mercantile paper, Hay.
Governments. firm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Professor j. j. Turner will go to Bos-
ton, today, to meet his classes in sing
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

c. a. Leighton, the Skow hegan florist.
was in the city. yesterday, on business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

One drunk paid his fine in the police
court yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

Frank Greenlief is acting as clerk at
the Johnson house during the illness of
John H. Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

The mill of Hayes & Atkins on the
stream will close, today, till spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

w. A. IIrskine of Pittsfield, was in
the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

new coat of paint is being placed
on Jackson's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

F. III. Woodbury. will return. today
from business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

George w. Hoxie has gone to Au-
gusta. as one of the travers jurors for
the December term of the supreme
ina MT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

A social will be held at the Universal
list church, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

President PASCAL of the Maine
Woman's Relief Corps Association will
visit and inspect the Relief Corps of
this city, this afternoon. in G. a. r.
hall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
Catarrh in the Head

Is a dangerous disease. 1t may lead
directly to consumption. Catarrh IS
caused by impure blood. and the true
way to cure it is bypurifying the blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh be-
cause il removes the cause of 1t Dy
purifying the blood Thousands TESTIFY
that they have been cured by HOOD $
Sarsaparilla.
HOODS PILLS are purely vegetaoie
and do not purge, pain or gripe. All
druggists. Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

noted for their fine suppers and this
promises to be no exception.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

C. T.. Emerson was here from Ban
EOr. Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

GARDINER.

w. X. Lewis was here from Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02

The wholesome. kindly character of
Capt. Hulman Smith, recently ap-
pointed warden of the Maine State
prison shines in the following reply to
congratulations from friend
Auburn, Me. Nov. o. 1896.
My Dear Sir:
Thanks for your kind congratula tions
on my appointment to the wardenship
of the State prison. Come and see me.
Sincerely yours,
HlLLMAN SMITH.
We don't think
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-02
Break up your Cold
Over night.

Don'tuse sprays, douches, atomizers or
medicines. Booths
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-28
THE LAST APPEARANCE OF MoLIERE.

TT is recorded of Moliere that on the night
Of his death he insisted on going to the thea
ter, as usual despite the entreaties Of his
friends, to play the "Malade Imaginarie" in or.
der that tho workmen might not lose their
wages.
Did you who sat that night to see
The wizards hand complete its task
Guess at the face of Tragedy
Which lurked behind the comic mask?
Did you, whose plaudits wild and loud
Mixed fate and laughter in a breath,
Behold the actor as he bowed,
Crown'd with the cypress wreath of DEATH
Across the footlights Of the years
That latest scene shines fresh and bright
Only the lamps are blurred with tears,
Only the laughter fails tonight
And, lol before our startled eyes
Two centuries dwindle to span,
And other silent plaudits rise
Not for the genius, but the man.
Actor, there CLEANS above thy tomb
No censor which the church can swing;
No incense, with its dim perfume,
Haunts thy dark rest with dreams OF
spring.
But surely blessings more divine
Upon that last appearance fell
And, with the latest braves thine,
Mingled the angels SIT is well"
And, all unwilling we today
Tread in thy footsteps Molere.
We laugh and wonder at the play
Or strut behind the footlights' glare.
The shouts Of laughter grow more sparse,
The lamps burn dim, the players flee,
And Death takes up our petty farce
And sobers it to tragedy.
Nellie K. Blissett in Temple Bar.