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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-17

BOER GOVERNMENT To GO,
Opinion Of an American Who Has just Al
rived from Cape Town.


rived from Cape Town.
BosTON, Jan. 1.-THE Standard pub
fishes interviews with DIR. George w.
Taylor, son Of :. r. Taylor, a contractor
Of Albany, n. Land Leonard \. Hawkes.,
of Massachusetts,, who claim to have just
arrived from Cape Town, South Africa.
DIR. Taylor says he went to the Transyaal
in 1872. and was in business at Pretoria,
while Hawkes., who was in the wholesale
drug business in New York until 1893,
joined Taylor in tho Transvaal and wen;
into mining. Their mission here they dc.
cline to state, but intimate that it is i'm.
portant business for the Uitlanders, and
that before returning in three weeks they
will visit Montreal, Chicago, and ST.
Louis.
Hawkes. says that Taylor was in Johan.
ncsburg when the trouble broke out, and
was arrested for alleged completely with
the Jameson movement. He was released
on personal appeal to President Kruger
Taylor says: british control, not su
zerainty. is demanded by the marjority of
Intelligent citizens. 1t is believed by
many there that Great Britain, despite
Gcrmany's attitude, Will dictate the final
terms; and until she does there will be nc
peace, no safety, and the minority will
try TO rule state of affairs that canno,
be maintained by their combined military
forces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-17

LONDON, Jan. - Rt. Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain, secretary of state for the
colonies, received an ovation upon arriv-
ing ut the Birmingham railroad station
last night. In expressing his thanks for
his reception he said that he could not
speak of his recent work, because it was
still incomplete. He congratulated his
hearers that good had come out of evil ,and
that the old spirit of Englishmcn was not
dead He was happy To BE- able to say
that the resources of the empire -weIe
never better prepared for any contingency.
Secretary Chamberlain and his wife then
proceeded to Highbury amid prolonged
cheering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-17

Epping forest is the largest public
recreation ground in the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
MASHBURN'S WAR WING.
Tells His People 10 Fear No Person. But to
Vote and Vote Right.

Chicago, Nov 1.-The following
tarning, addressed To the voters of
he United States. was issued. today,
by Hon. George +. Washburn, chair
man of Chicago branch of the Peoples
arty. national executive committees:
The startling statement of Republi-
can leaders, such as Lauterbach, of
New York, That they may not abide
i.y the results. and of Senator Hender-
son. threatening armed resistance if
Bryan wins. and of Theodore Roose-
cit. that he may lead a regiment to
a-ar if Bryan is elected, and the open
coast OF the Republican leaders that
i the election is close it will be con-
tested. backed by Grover Cleveland
md the federal government in their
effort to repeat what was accomplished
when Tllden was elected, together
with the well-known fact that the Re
publican corruption fund of millions
Cf dollars is to be used on election day
in purchasing election boards, falsify-
'nS returns, and buying up voters in
wholesale manner. and that coercion
will he resorted to by merchants, man
utacturers and other employers who
viii intimidate their employees to vote
Tor Mckinley. make it necessary that
We put the people on their guard. In
consideration of these un-American.
Gnpatriotic and revolutionary attempts
81 schening men to debauch and steal
the nation. we feel justified in issuing
this warning to the American people
First. pay no attention whatever to
sensational reports whether they affect
the candidate, public speakers or
others whatever character, but brand
them as lies. Vote early. mark one
ticket only. work hard and bring out
your friends. Avoid controversies at
the polls and see that watchers are at
every voting place watching for fraud
Watch the ballot boxes until the votes
are all counted and the tally sheets
made up and signed. Remember it is
IN the midnight hours that frauds are
perpetrated
Second. the New York Journal of
fers $1,000 reward, and the National
Democratic committee $500 additional
10 any person furnishing evidence for
HE conviction of any one attempting
"a bride, cocrce or intimidate any voter
IN any state. The ballot is secret, and
under no possible circumstances can it
ne ht"'"H now you vote. Insist on
your rights and you will he protected
in them. Eternal vigilance is the price
of liberty. BE steady. alert and true.
and Bryan, silver and victory will be
yours to enjoy, and by the eternal, no
power on earth shall take it from you.
Watch and pray on election day, if vic
tory crown our efforts, assemble in
every village, town and city to pro-
claim The good news and celebrate the
advent of new era
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
Jolly Hallowe Zen.

On Saturday evening, the eve of all
Hallows, when. according to early
Scottish tradition. witches and other
mischife makers and also fairies are
supposed to hold high carnival. the
coed people of the Universalist church
and society. met in Society hall, and
with jollity and mirth usually attend
ing the superstitious Halloween cere-
monies and Legendary flreside revelries
did celebrate, and in a manner becom-
ing the old time rustic of Scotland.
The lights were extinguished in the
hall at the opening of the programme,
and the host of jack-o-lantern faces
grinned forth their CHASTITY rays.
Phantom objects fitted across the
stage and soon in sounds deep and re-
verberant a mortal announced the first
number on the programme. piano
selection by Miss Eva Winter. entitled
THE Storm 1t was to say the least,
the Legend of Sleepy Hollow fol-
lowed. and also a rendition of the
Legend of Loudon Hill" the latter the
original effort of a well-known local
light A monologue by Mel Hunt, was
deeply interesting. and it's horrible
finale seemed to have the desired effect
The remainder of the evening was
passed in a general way, everyone in
turn visiting the fortune telling booth
the fish pond and testing their lung
capacity in blowing candles. Apples
and douGhnuts suspended by strings
were the particular objects of discuax
sion for Il few. Withal the party was
most successful in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
SERENE AND CONFIDENT.
Major Mckinley Has Every Reason to
Feel Sure Of Victory.
Reassuring News. Sunday. from States Con-
sidered 10 Be Even Close.

Canton, Ohio, Nov. 1.-Onc hundred
voters from Detroit arrived in Canton.
this morning. to pay their respects to
Major Mckinley. They in tended to
reach here, Saturday. but were de-
layed by bad railroad connections.
They attended service at the First
Methodist church in body and. in the
afternoon. called in small groups upon
Major Mckinley at his residence. There
were no formal addresses and the visl-
tors left for their homes. in the even
ing.
Major Mckinley. in company with
Thomas McDougall and John w. War
renton of Cincinnati, was present at
the morning services at the First
Methodist church. Major Mckinley is
serene and confident, tonight. 1t is the
expectation of victory that proves a
wonderful tonic and restoration. The
last week of the campaign was in some
ways the hardest of his many weeks Of
arduous work.
Major Mckinley found additional
cause for anxiety in the Illness OF Mrs.
Mckinley, who for the last five days
has been confined to the bed with a
severe cold. Today. Mrs. Mckinley was
much improved and was able to sit up
for a time.
Tonight. Major Mckinley said he
could scarcely realize that the fight
was over and that he had made nearly
$50 speeches. Chauncey NJ. Depew
said when here, after seeing the crowds
at Canton and feeling the excitement
with which the air was charged. that
he was confident he could not stand
life here longer than week. if he had
to do half of what Major Mckinley
had been doing daily since his nomi-
nation.
Major Mckinley said, this evening;
Il expect to make the last speech of
the campaign to my fellow townsmen,
Monday night. 1t has been my prac-
tice for many years TO speak in Canton
the night before election"
The people of Canton will call in a
body. Monday evening. and Major Nc
Kinley Will address them from the
stand in his front yard. A great VOL
ume of cheering news has been pour
ing in upon Major Mckinley all day.
He received final and reasuring reports
from West Virginia. Maryland. Ken
lucky. Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas. North Da-
kota. South Dakota, California, Oregon,
Washington and Missouri.
The news from all these states was
thoroughly satisfactory with the ex-
ception of two. There is some doubt
expressed about Kansas and Missouri.
but in the event of a general landslide
McKinley's friends here say that he
will carry both of Them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
FARMERS Fer MCKINLEY.
American tgricul!ullist Predict His Election
By Large Majority.

New York. Nov. IA canvass Of farm
erS views as to the successful Presiden-
udl candidate has been conducted for the
past month by the American Agrfcultur-
ist Of New York. cooperating with the
Orange Judd Farmer of Chicago. These
papers asked the farmers to send in esti-
mates Of the number Of votes in the cleo
toral college that, in their judgment, each
candidate would receive. The contest
does not close until p. NJ. Nov. 3. but
up to Saturday. 500 expressions of opin-
lieved that Mckinley would be chosen.
and 1i3l believed Bryan would win.
In the battle ground of the central
West the figures are: Mckinley. 229. !:
ing OHIO, Mckinley victory is predicted
by Dos farmers. and 313 expect Bryan to
be the next President: In New England
from the South some 800 estimates OF
Mckiniey's election TO only 50 for Bryan.
In view of these and other facts. the edi-
tor of the American Agriculturist de-
clares:
''fhe farmers hold the balance OF power
in this campaign. and evidently propose
to throw it for Mckinley They resent
general upward trend of prices during the
past two months has convinced many
who previously doubted that it is not
true that the price of silver regulates the
values of farm and factory produce.
THE opinion is widely held among the
farmers that the proposed unlimited free
would destroy the parity of our
gold, silver and paper dollars that the
nations faith is solemnly pledged to
The farmers want home
narSet for more than 500 600 600 worth of
sugar, wool. hides and other farm pro-
duce now imported each year. The
American Agriculturist is confident that
the result will vindicate its claims for the
farmers matchless integrity
The editor. Herbert Myrick. believes
that Mckinley will carry New England,
the Middle states and central West eX-
cept perhaps North Dakota and Okla
homa with West Virginia. Kentucky.
Tennessee. and quite possibly Virginia
and North Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
ARMENlANS FOR MAINE.
Where the Delegation that Will Arrive Today
Will Be Cared Tor.

Portland. Nov. 1.-The delegation of Ar
menian refugees assigned to Maine anG
which will arrive. Monday, will be dis
tributed as follows: Mrs. Crosby. Bangor,
two men; Mr.. Megquier. South Windham
one man: II. Sawtelle. Sidney, man ano
wife; Mrs. j. j. Richardson, Lewiston.
man. wife and children: c. II. Bailey. ST.
land. man and wife: DIR. Taylor. Byron
man. wife and children: +. w. Johnston
South Bridgton two men; Mrs. Belle Cor
don. South Berwick. man, wife and child
Mrs. Patrick Harrison, boy or man; Alb
bott r. Shapleigh. West Lebanon, man q.
boy: Mrs A. s. I.add. Calais, three wo-
men; Wesley Blanchard. Lewiston mar
or woman: Mrs. Chapman. Woodfords
girl or woman: Mrs. George Swcetser,
Scarboro man or boy; Mr.. Peters, Port
land, two women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
100000 AND UPWARD
Is What New York Is Expected IA =. !.
eckiniey.

New York. Nov. 1.-The ca,
closed In this state, last night .paisn
been series Of hurrabs for tho a.. has
peais 10 patriotism and argnmenis ~
conservatism in financial and ,es. Tor
mental affairs. The sound monoy sovern.
display. week ago, and the nagaI
street parade, yesterday, marx IN MUNSTER
palsh az one OF the most entn,,sis..,n-
eyer yer, conducted IN the Empire state,
paign for Bryan and SewalI In Der berlin am
tory way. They have apparentlv iu ne
little money TO spend. and with Sendn.sd
mn silent. William &. Whitney a, y
avS"ed SIC hlniey man. ex-Gov. Flow,
and Buckner 1t has been a sn;ri,,aees
campaign. Hard work has been 49, 49,
among the working classes. "'ne
The National Democrats have o,.
Quoted brave campaign for Palmer ans
Buckner, and though they do not eY, am
TO carry Il single county, they arc 80 49,
dent Of making a showing AT the ~ ona'-
which VIII justify them in contlnnn y,is
their organization for future work
The Prohibition and Socialist Iah.
parties have made the usual quiet csml
paigns. The Peoples party. after va1-
efforts 10 obtain recognition on the Me-"
ocrdtic electoral ticket, endorsed the Pm
an and Sewall electors and took dow.
their state ticket with the excepiion ~
the nominee for judge of the court OF AZ, "
peals. APP
The Republicans expect to carry ,ba
state for Mckinley by from 2pOg, ,,n os
ward. They expect to elect Frank
Black. Governor. and capture the eon ~
gressional delegation of 81 with pogsinl,
two exceptions. They count upon eiectiny
100 Of the $50 members of the state L.
iature. thus insuring the election of a h..
publican to succeed David Il. Hin in the
United States Senate.
Chairman Danforth of the Democrats
State committee, says ne is confident Of
the state for Bryan by 416n "
looks for a Democratic plurality In thls
city Of 3D.op. The betting. however. L
the other way. Money il freely Offered
on even terms that Mckinley will hava
over 10000 plurality In the state and over
5000 in this city.
\ great many Democrats who will yo,s
for Mckinley are expected to cast Their
ballots for Griffin. the National Demo
cratic nominee for Governor. and his vote
is expected by some to eaaal that cast
for Porter. the regular Democratic noml.
ice. The division OF the Democratic vote
between Porter and Griffin makes II an
easy race for Black. the Republican nom.
inee The heaviest vote on record in this
state VIII probably be pollcd on Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
A FAMILY JAR
Causes Mrs. Teresa DeyoI Of Show
hogan to Attempt Suicide.
Is Rescued and Says She Will Not Again At.
tempt the Act.

Skowhegan, Nov. 1.-(SpeciaD. This
town is now somewhat excited over an
attempt at suicide by drowning In the
Kennebec river about tliree-quarters OF
mile from the village, on the Eddy"
road the person being Mrs. Teresa
Devol, the 1S-year-old wife of young
Seth Devol The Journal called on
her at their home on the Nations Mill
road and found the girl willing to
talk very freely in regard to the mat
ter. She said, when the reporter asked
her as to the primary cause OF the act.
Friday forenoon, l went up town on
business, and called in to the house of
my husbands people. We got into a
heated conversation and the result was
that i left the house in very angry
mood. | went down to my own home,
and Seth and myself went for walk
on the shore of the river, where two
men We're hauling wood. There was
some ledge in the vicinity and | was
standing on fiat piece right over the
water. Seth said to one OF the men
who was getting the wood, George
Mosher by name:
You can take her now, / am done
with her
This. together with the feeling ! had
toward his folks. was too much and /
jumped into the WAFER, striking face
down. | quickly turned over trying To
get into deeper water. AS ] was sink
ing l made grab at something, but
don't know what That was the last
knew
Mosher, who was near by, rushed
into the water and brought her To the
shore, thus saving her life.
She was carried to the house. restor
atives applied. and was soon brought
to- consciousness.
Mrs. McColly. the mother of the girl
feels very badly in regard To the affair.
and said to the Journal:
The greater part of this attempt at
suicide was caused by the i'll feeling of
Devol's folks toward my daughter
They are angy with her because she
does not uphold Seth" in being SO
lazy"
Teresa says she is going to live with
her husband right along and viii not
again attempt anything of the kind.
The couple have been married about
five months. and there has been mors
or less trouble. principally between
Dcrols people and his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
DEAD WHEN FOUND.
Thomas Walsh OF Houlton Mandefs Away from
Homo and Is Drowned In Stream.

Houlton, Nov. Thomas Walsh
foreman at A. l.. Iieywoods village
farm. who has been sick for a number
of months. left the house about . last
night. He wandered over that por-
ton of the farm lying on the east side
of Bangor street, and then retracted
his steps and crossed MeduXnekeat
stream Il short distance below the
house When found. at , this after
noon. he was lying in shallow waite.
near the bank in the stream and life
was extinct. lie was about IS. and Il
survived by his wife and one child. II,
had sisters and brothers in the West
ern states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
WILL FOLLOW BRYAN.
National Democratic Speaker Will Try to Off,
set Brysn's Mischief, Today.

Lincoln Neb.. Nov 1-When Mr..
Bryan leaves Lincoln. tomorrow morn
ing, for his flying trip through his own
state. he will be followed at no great
distance by John p. Irish of California,
who will strive to undo whatever Mr.
Bryan accomplished. This programme
was decided upon by the National
Democrats of Nebraska, when Chair
man Hanna vetoed the proposition
that ex-Congressman Mason should
perform that duty for the Republicans
in Illinois. 1t is improbab BILE that Mr..
Irish will follow Mr.. Bryan throughout
the day. but arrangements for his re-
ception have been made in most of
the larger towns to be visited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

Willie kingwell, eX-hootblack at the
depot. had a ride. last Friday, which
he will never forget. He had to goto
the freight depot for some water, and
thinking it to be the shifter which was
at the station jumped on TO the bunter
to ride down. Here he was greatly mis-
taken. for the engine was a wild one
between Waterville and Brunswick.
and after it started he soon found it
out. Down through the freight yard
he speeded and he had to hold on for
all he was worth until South Gardiner
was reached, having gone down at
nearly the rate of a mile a minute
There he got off, one of the most
frightened boys that ever was seen and
vowing never to ride again on Il wild
engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

This promises to be a good week for
all who enjoy the game of foot ball,
there being three games. This after
noon. the local team lines up against
the High School eleven. Wednesday
the Coburn Classical of Waterville and
Saturday the Lewiston High wrestle
with the pigskin. AS all the teams are
well matched there is no reason why
good crowds should not turn out to the
games and give the boys lift. All
the games will be played at Rich's
field in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
10000 Tor Mckinley in indiana.

indianapolis. Nov. 1.-Chairman
Gowdy of the Republican state COM
mittee. today, furnished the following
statement: "a conservative estimate
of the situation at this time shows
that Indiana viii give a Republican
plurality of not less than 25,000 and as
if we have reason to believe, a large
per cent. Of the silent vote is cast for
the Republican ticket. the plurality
may reach 60.000.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
FIRE At LEOMlNSTER.
Three Wooden Buildings Damagcd-loss
$4,000: Fully Insured.

Leominster, Mass. Nov. 1.--Leomin-
lster Hotel block. Monoosnock bowling
alley and a tenement house, all wooden
buildings owned by George S. Jones.
were badly damaged by fire, Sunday
morning. The firemen had hard
struggle to prevent an extensive con-
migration. The fire originated in a
narrow alley between the damaged
buildings and spread into all three at
the same time. 1t was undoubtedly
incendiary. The loss on buildings is
$4,000; Insurance. s21,375. The loss of
occupants aggregate $3.50: insur-
ance, $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
Iowa Safe Tor Republicans.

Des Moines. Iowa. Nov. 1.-The cam
paign in Iowa closed last night. 1t has
been the most active and absorbing the
state ever knew. The Republicans claim
the state by 5000. while the Democrats
say they will carry it by 1J.00G to 5000.
The common opinion is that the Republic
cans will safely carry the state. The Re
publcans claim every one of the IL con-
sressmen. and the Democrats claim they
have good chances to carry five The in
dications are that the Republicans are
practically sure of nine and the Demo-
Gratis have fighting chances for two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

An interesting missionary service
was held in the vestry of the First
Baptist church, Sunday evening. Arti-
c'es on the various phases of mission
work IN Japan We're presented and sew
erai musical numbers were rendered.
udet ny the Misses Flora and Minnie
cross, vocal solo by Miss Ethel
Coombs Miss Nellie Hall accompanist;
selection by quartet, the Misses Cross
George Fuller and Robert Stackpole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
North Carolina All Riaht,

Raleigh N. c.. Nov. Tonight, Re-
publican State Chairman Holton said:
II believe we will carry the state by Is,
600 for Mckinley, $500 for Russell, 5000 for
the fusion ticket, and elect all anti-Demo-
cratic congressman, unless the Democrats
defeat some candidates with bogus tick
cts. The anti-Democratis Legislative ma
The Republican vote will be larger than
that Of the Fopulists and Democrats COM
bined"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
Republicans Claim Wyoming.

Cheyenne, Woy., Nov. 1.-While the
silver sentiment is strong in this state
and the chances are in favor of vic
tory for the fusion ticket, the majority
Will not probably be more than 1000.
The Republicans declare they have a
thorough organization and their polls
show a safe majority for Mckinley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

The Pukwana Club has arranged with
the Western Union Telegraph Co., for
their complete service messages, next
Tuesday evening, thus ensuring full re-
turns from all sections. During the
evening, Caterer McCarty will serve re-
freShmeptc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

baggage master saw them, and in
few minutes he had them landed be-
hind the bars at the station. They
were held over until this morning,
when they will De given a hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

Flage We're displayed in every part
OF the city, Saturday in observance of
National Flag day. Many bore the in
scription of the national standard
bearers. Mckinley and Hobart, but the
names Bryan and Sewall," appeared
not, on a single banner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

One of the most attractive windows
now in the city is that of Wards cafe,
it being decorated with a profusion of
the denisons of the woods, artistically
arranged. including woodcocks, par
tridges, squirrels and rabbits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

At the High school football teams
dance at Foresters hall, Friday eve
ming. large crowd was present and
enjoyed the time very much. There
were Is dances on the order, and no
dance was skipped by any present
Monaghan furnished his usual fine
music. The affair will net the team a
neat little sum.