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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
The Future Of Cuba.

There does not appear to be any very
good reason for indulging the hope that
the Cuban general, Maceo, is still living.
The most reliable reports seem to show
pretty conclusively that the great in
surgent leader was victim of Spanish
treachery 1t must not be supposed
however, that the death of one man,
however brilliant, however loyal he
may be, can decide the issue of Cuban
liberty. Movements survive men. Out
of the blood anu carnage of the historic
ten years struggle of the Cuban pa
triots for independence from Spanish
oppression and tyranny were developed
a coterie of distinguished military
leaders. Their dash, their courage,
their powers of organization. and their
strategic skill compelled the admra
ton of the world. To this group be-
longed Maceo; but 1t would scarcely
be just to say that he was the greatest
member of it. He appears to have
borne ABOUT the same relation 10 NIOIfeZ
that Sheridan did to Grant during the
latter days. of our own civil war; In
deed he appears to have had many
traits in common with Sheridan. He
was a whirlwind of fight, man of in
'dOmitable courage, and wonderful fer
tility of resource. He was essentially a
cavalry leader His tireless energy, his
strategic skill and his magnetic
qualities of leadership carried him
through many a desperate conflict with
flying colors. His very name became q
terror to the Spaniards. He moved
with astonishing rapidity, and made his
appearance at times and places wher
least expected, struck his blows with
terrible effect and disappeared as
mysteriously as he came. Maceo haf
good reason to hate the spaniards. On,
AFTER another the members Of his famil,
had fallen victims to Spanish cr,e,t,
and oppression. Cuban liberty becom,
passion with him. and 10 II no davota,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
Tine Shair0th Bill,
beneficial

A bill that. 1T is thought will be re-
the committee is the Shafroth bill in
troduced by the Colorado congressman
of that name. 1t provides that each
session of Congress, commencing with
the fifty-tifth, shall convene for the
first session the first Monday after the
4th of March of the year next sue
ceeding the election of members, and
shall convene for the second session on
the first Monday after the 1st day Of
January of the following year.
This scheme attracts more attention
than otherwise, at this time when il is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

evident that a few senators win pre-
vent Congress from legislating accord
ing TO the express viii of the people and
that in order to- obtain suitable tariff
measure such as the voters have called
for, it will be necessary TO call an extra
session to convene at the time the
Shafroth bill would have it regularly
convene. OF course there are argu
ments pro and con. No government is
less subjected in it's law making de-
partments to the impulse of the mo-
ment and the popular clamor than ours.
The cabinet form of government like
Englands is much more susceptible to
the popular impulse. But is it necessary
in order to retain these checks for hasty
legislation virtually unimpaired, for us
makers whom tne voters elected in
November until IS months from that
time? 1t does not seem so. though as
long as there is opportunity to call an
extra session the complaint does not
seem extremely urgent. When the
times for the assembling of ~.ngress
were fixed upon news was slowly COM
municated. Three months after cleo
ton the public knew really less of its
results than it now does in three days.
Moreover weeks were then required in
some instances for the legislators to
reach the Capitol. That has all been
changed and possibly some such change
as that proposed by Shafroth is desir-
a hlp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
The Harvard Graduates Magazine.

The December number IF this maya
zine has as a frontispiece a fine por-
trait Of the late William E. Russell. 1t
accompanies q paper on his life and
services by Charles Eliot Norton. The
articles in this number include "Har-
ward Admission Requirements. "A
Suggestion as 10 Physical Training -
and Recipients of Honorary Degrees. -
The departments contain a large
amount Of matter of interest to Har-
ward Alumni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Mr.. Cleveland was reported to have
entered the White House originally
poor man. He will leave it a Million
aire, Just when and where and how
he accumulated his immense wealth
no one appears to know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
.|l4NB8EssyE

How can the State grange resist such
a hearty come again?
There's ice clear across the PenohScot
now and the ice pen are already dis
cussing its quality.
Waldo work scared the tramps, the
county Jail having but three or four
boarders.
A gang of hen roost, oatbin burglars
has been broken up in Rocklard.
A Columbia Falls correspondent
thinks railroad building is a mighty
uncertain thing in Washington county.
Cheer up.
DR. France of Ohio undoubtedly
likes to have Ohioians think his Druidi
cal degrees ancient history. Theyr
history, nevertheless.
The Rhode Island man who is shay
ing himself and sending the money
thus saved to Good Will Farm deserves
Il good deal of credit. Probably the
barber who formerly shaved him feels
as though he were contributing part
of it.
Now the Itockport BARRIERS resolve to
close their shops Sundays. Regardless
of law or religion people are concluding
that they wrong themselves physically
and mentally If not spiritually when
they attempt to work seven days in Il
week. Generally speaking if every one
could work but six days in week and
eight hours day. there is little doubt
but that there would be workers
enough to go around after matters We're
adjusted.
a farmer in a neighboring town to
Belfast recently shipped Il number of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
Perfectly Wonderful.

Norman G. Dodge of Newcastle, Me-,
said at Augusta, Nov %, that had he
known DIR. Fisk's treatment for piles
was SO easy he should have been
treated long ago. He said further: Il
consider it perfectly wonderful" The
doctor is at Hotel North every Wednes-
day, from . A. NJ. to p. NJ.
lie has several other cases under
treatment in the city.
dec3eod6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

The country appears to be pretty
thoroughly of the opinion that no great
measure of industrial prosperity is
possible 50 long as the Wilson law re-
mains upon the statute books. AS a
prosperity killer it belongs in class
by itself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Miss Ethel Nordhoff, a daughter of
Charles Nordhoff, the journalist, has
chosen bookbinding as a trade, says
an exchange. Her pas writings on
Hawaii will not be bound unless
Ethel or some other member of the
family does it or hires it done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Gloucester fishing vessels this past
year took $4,000 tons of fish and the
number OF lives lost was SS and the
number of vessels 30. The average
loss per annum for - years has been lt
vessels and l31 men. Hazardous AZ
this pursuit is there seems never to he
Il lack OF men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
lords Magazine

for December contains the following
valua BE articles; The Marine Engi-
reers' Beneficial Association" Nigga
Ia Power at Buffalo" Naval Engi-
neers, " Heat and Its Application to
Steam Generation. Treatment of
Naval Engineers. CONSTRUCTION of
Chimneys. and Navy Weak in En-
sir. rs The departments contain
t,,rr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

No notice whatever WIN b taken Of I'M
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BIZ HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
ADDRESS all communications relating to
subscriptions and Advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishsrs. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

This country didn't place any edu-
cational restrictions on the Cubans.
Pity some sort Of educational or good
sense restrictions could not be placed
on the newspaper reports from Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
The Outlook.

The December monthly number of
the Outlook contains the following IL
lustrated papers; Winter Opportuni-
ties ef Supplying the Needs of Work
i5,g Girls An Autobiography in Lit
t.sH dustin M'CarthyD Religious
Painting in America Drawing in
Chicago Schools" and English
Christmas Plays Several Christmas
articles and stories and the usual mis-
sellany complete a delightful number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

The Senate will not finally adjourn
without one good act to its credit. Let
the House do as WELL and pass the
Lodge bill just as it is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

1t may be Spain is coming to appre-
ciate the strength of public sentiment
in this country and hence the report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
THE DECEMBER MAGAZINES.
Maine Sportsman.

The December number of the Maine
Sportsman is very generously illus
trated with scenes from the Maine
woods and resorts. Probably the most
valuable feature of this issue is Il SYM
postum giving the views of three dis
tinct classes interested. concerning the
game laws of Maine: Massachusetts,"
writes from the standpoint of the visit
ing sportsman, James Carroll Mead
from that of the resident sportsman
and J. G. Harlow voices the sentiment
of guide and camp proprietor. The
game supplement, which is so useful a
feature in indicating just where game
is secured. is continued as a feature of
the publication during open season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Secretary Herbert may think the
Texas all right but he will scarcely
make any long junketing trip aboard
the craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Families. Canadian Nobility" The
Memorial 10 John Hancock" and
French War Soldiers" There are the
usual society notes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

The demonstration in this country
over Maceo's death rather cast that
demonstration at Havana into the
shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

which the colonists We're subjectcsl.and
how they appointed a day for fasting
and prayer. which was changed 10 one
OF rejoicing and Thanksgiving by the
sailing Of Il steamer into the harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Shake John Bull said Seismos.
He shook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

It's friends are trying to create an
impression that the Loud Dill VIII MAKE
quite a noise in Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Now it's a milk trust The public
will have to give down unless q con-
sumers' trust be formed right away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Boston did get the snow but she got
It in drifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

1t is true the foot ball season is over:
but polo is with us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Whooping- cough. Group, sore throat,
influenza, bronchitis. cold. and cough
are al once relieved and positively and
permanently cured by DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, the Incompatible remedy for al
pulmonary and throat affections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
The American historical Register

for December opens with finely Illus
trat6d paper entitled "A Carolina
House and It's History Other sub
jccts discussed are "Ihe Mohawk River
in History" Personal Recollcctions Of
an Early P,niadclphian, Colonial!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Anyhow the Passamaquoddy are
sufficiently civilized to feel the bust
ness depression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

a farmer in a neighboring town to
barrels of good apples and veal calf to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

sufficiently civilized to feel the bust
ness depression.
Judging from the Indian reports OF
the tribes in this State there is need
of some new enterprise that may re-
pienish the depleted treasury of the
noble red man. Ii the Indian had been
favored with the higher education
we should not doubt for a moment but
that at least one feasible plan would
suggest itself. We allude to the project
OF rival foot ball elevens touring the
country and reaping a golden harvest
from large and enthusiastic audi
cnces." These elevens might be both
i ON one tribe or what would he still
more interesting would be Il series Of
contests between representative eiev-
ems of the TWO tribes. This sort of sport
could lac varied by base ball in the
summer and polo in the winter. Once
the young bucks became interested III
such an enterprise the Wild foX might
dig his hole on the reservation un-
scared and the war Whoop now almost
extinct would once more titillate the
ears of humanity at So much rer head
instead of so muCh per soap.
Lives there man who gan suspect
that the world isn't growing better
after reading this incident related in
the Pennington Chronicle? The latest
and biggest umbrella story is told by
one of Farmingtons merchants. -Four
years ago he loaned an umbrella to a
lady. who failed to return ii tas
usuaD and in time the loan was for
gotten. one day quite recently. how
ever, the lady walked into the store
with an umbrella and said: Mr. ~-
here is an umbrella which borrowed
of you some days ago. thank You
very much. and | guess il is all right.
Suiting the action to her words she
opened the umbrella and found the Gov
ering torn and said, We'll, ! guess
better fix this before | return it, and.
in spite of anything the merchant could
say the umbrella was sent to the city
where il was newly covered and then
returned in due form To the owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
Sothoron's Magazine.

The December Sothoron's appears in
handsome cover, typical of the Christ
mas season. The stories and articles
include the following: "A Little Peace
maker" Famous Maestros, Was 1t
Murder?" "A Newsboy's Christmas"
'"47-An Ordinary Item" Madonna
and Magdalene," and Dickens Child
ron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

Save my canary if you let the house
burn" exclaimed Portland woman
recently when ii looked as if the whole
establishment would go up in smoke.
Some of the bystanders laughed but
why should they?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19
As.xss&xsf.ss ~ ~ xst& SsAtssifss&As
sH cures from bfad to foot
s4xm,TrS W ~ " u ~ " ss.Ss~sSs
Purltana
The Prize Formula of Prof Dixi Crosby, Md, LID.
Makes the Stomach Right.

a firm in Boston. A few days later he
got this reply I'VE mail you herewith
a check for the value of the veal, minus
81. which the apples fell short of pay
ing expenses"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

There were about $4,000 cases or va
rious kinds of fish packed on the Maine
coast during %. This year it will fall
short nearly 10000 cases But if the
grade is better, as has been promised
il may eventually be worth more To the
packers than the big packs Indifferent
ly packed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-19

DR." France of Ohio undoubtedly
likes to have Ohioians think his Druidi
cal degrees ancient history. They re
history, nevertheless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Morris Park races. 2:90 p. m
Board OF Aldermen. City Hall, l p m
Police and Pilot Commissioners meetings.
WASHINGTON farewell address celebration. 81 DENIS
Hotel. $50 p m
Annual meeting OF Madison Square GARDEN Coin-
pany. r @
Newsdealers' Association. No. Union Square
p. m. r..
Church Association for Advancement Oh interests
of Labor. Arlington Hall, p. m
Little Mothers outing. Pelham Park
Society for Ethical Culture exhibit; addresses oy
Professor Adler and Others Carnegie Lyceum
j. m. . >..-o,
Nnnean Society meeting, Museum OF Natural
History. p. m.
Amictia Orchestral Club invitation concert
Chickerng Hall. p. m.
Anniversary exercises at the New-Io rK Orpnnhnma
ASYLUM Seventy third-st. and Riverside Drive |''V
p. m. 49,,
Reception at the Public Education Association
No Ga Madison-ave. 3 y. m.
Onening OF new industrial school OF the Children $
Ad society No pa West Sixty-third-st, lV'5o a. H.
Jubilee services at St. Bartholomews MISSION
Forty-second-st, near Third-ave, p. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
BROADWAY. cor. 31ST ST
THE PRISONER WALKED OUT.
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE FROM CENTRE
STREET POLICE COURT

A MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANCE FROM CENTRE
STREET POLICE COURT.
William Appleton. prisoner. mysteriously escaped
from the Centre Street Police Court about p IN.
Yesterday lie lived at No. S3G Bedfordave Brook
lyn and was charged with having sto.en an over
coat a box Of cigars and other art cles. valuei
at Si2 from the office OF Francis Turner. n lawyer
ct No q Broadway I'm this city.
The prisoner taken 10 the courtroom by Po-
liceman F,gan. OF the Church-st station. and told
TO stand inside the railing while the officer had "a
complaint drawn by the clerk Of the court Apple
ton walked to a table where some officers Of the
Gerry society and several reporters were seated.
Some OF the officers and reporters then left the
courtroom and Appleton IS supposed 10 have passed
out with them. for when Eigan looked for the pris-
oner he had disappeared. Eigan gave an alarm. but
could find OF his prisoner. The only other
means Of exit Ia through the detention cells
Sergeant I.angan OF the Criminal Court squad.
made charges against Officer Murphy, who GUS
todan Of the gate but Murphy IS positive that the
prisoner d.d not pass through II. There Is n rule
that no but officers counsel and witnesses shall
be allowed to pass except by order OF the Court
and Murphy has been accustomed to enforce this
rule so rigidly that lawyers and others have fire.
quently complained OF UNNECESSARY delay on this ac-
count.
At the time Of the disappearance the courtroom
and It's approaches were so crowded that the es-
cape was Comparatively easy. Appleton is said also
TO have escaped about four months ago from an
made his way yesterday across the Hudson River to
NeW-Jersay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
HARBOR POLICE QUARTERS.

COMFORTABLE ROOMS AND DORMITORIEs PRO
vIDED FOR CAPTAIN sCHULTzs SQUAD.
Three rooms at the shore end OF Pier A were add
ed to the quarters occupied by Captain Schultz and
his squad of harbor police last night The office.
sergeant's room and captains private ROOM former
IT, occupied by the Steamboat Squad. have been
thoroughly refurblshed, and the equipment OF the
captain and sergeants moved in last night. The
twenty-five patromen and roundsmen, who have had
10 sleep in a small room. In close wooden hunks.
built two tiers high. and ill-ven,llated. are much
gratifed at the change. The hunks are TO be torn
out and decent dormtory built by adding the two
rooms just vacated. The men will then have hand
iron bedsteads painted white. and more
cheerful place sleep in. Besides. they Will have
a sitting room worthy Of the name and a warm
dressing
The sentiment OF the entire command Is strongly
in favor of naphha launches for patrol duty, which
they hope soon to have.
The steamer Patrol Will now be moored nearer
the shore bulkhead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
IMPROVEMENTS ~ ST. THOMASS.

estant Episcopal Church. Ffty-third-st and Fifth
ave- this summer will undoubtedly improve the
magnificent interior OF the church. The fact OF
the changes was made known by the Rev Dr. John
Wesley Brown. the rector of the church. at the
Sunday morning service.
DR.. Brown not at home last evening when a
Tribune reporter called. but Mrs. Brown said that
the main change would be the erection of a marble
altar to the memory of the Rev. DR.. William +.
Morgan, who the rector OF the parish for many
years. The plans for the altar are now being drawn
up by Robert w. Gibson of No IS Wa-st. The
church walls soiled and need cleaning, and
WILL therefore. be refrescoed I'm about the same
ner as now The side aislcs will also be laid In stone
instead OF wood as they now are, to match the
aisle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
HER HUSBANDS DEATH NOT 4 BLOW.

MRS. NEsPOR REFUSES TO BURY THE BODY
IDENTITY OF THE MAN FOUND SENSE
LESS IN WEST END-AvE.
Detectives Barrett and Mannion. OF the Central
Office yesterday ascertained that the man who was
found senseless at West End-ave. and Ninetyninth-
ST. on Sunday, and died of fracture OF the skull
after being removed the Manhattan Hospital.
was Louis Nespor. a Bohemian tailor, who ately
lived at No. 1880 First-aye. At that place they
found his wife, who working for a family
named Cohen
She at first refused to go 10 the Morgue to look at
the body saying 1t immaterial TO her whether
II was her husbands body not. She told the
officers that he had il-treaed and abused her. and
that she left him Saturday and took rooms for
herself and children IN Seventy fourth-st between
Frst-ave. and the Eastern Boulevard. The detec-
,ives induced her to 20 10 the Morgue and look at
the body. She readily identified 1t as that Of her
husband but refused to bury It The detectives
lea rned that Saturday evening Nespor told May
KIsman a Bohemian woman, who lives at No. l,33o
Frst-aVe that his wife had left him, ana mat ne
was going TO look for another woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-12
ITALIANS STILL POURING IN.

np sENNFR. HOWEVER BELIEVES THAT THE
BEGINNING OF IIIB END HAS COME.
Dr. Senner said yesterday that with the days
arrival OF steamships the Italian immigration had
ended for the week. and 1t was practically over for
the season. He thought this principally due to
the fact that so many had been deported, and that
thousands OF others had been restrained from COM
ing here Several vessels which intended to bring
Italians had cancelled their sangs, as there were
not enough applicants.
Between 900 and looO immigrants were detained on
the island last night and OF this number about 600
were from the vessels which arrived yesterday: In
the twenty-four hours which ended last night about
1000 immigrants arrived at this port. Of which
about one-half Italians. About LOCO Of the
arrivals got in too late to be examined yesterday
and they will swell the number to-day. The steam
II from Genoa were detained briefly at Quaran-
tine for disinfection and fumgation as matter OF
precaution