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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. June 1.-The barometer
has risen on the Atlantic coast and
fallen in the Mississippi valley and
westward over the Rocky mountains.
A trough of low pressure extends from
Arizona northward to Montana, and al
area Of high pressure covers the Lake
regions and Atlantic coast districts,
the barometer being highest over Lake
Huron. 1t is decidedly warmer from
Texas northward to Dakota. and
slightly warmer in the Ohio valley and
Lake region. 1t is cooler in the interior
of the Gulf states and north of Mon
tana and Dakota
The weather is clear. tonight eX-
cept in the Mississippi valley and south
Atlantic and Gulf states. where partly
cloudy weather and local showers are
reported. The weather will continue
fair and cool from New England west
ward over the lower Lakes. 1t will be
generally fair i'll the Ohio valley and
middle Atlantic states, with slowly
rising temperature. Partly cloudy
weather and light local showers will
continue in the south Atlantic and Gulf
states and central Mississippi valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03

on OF defence in the hottest of all rights.
the right of self defence We are for n
as a weapon of action. a weapon of com
pensation and retaliation as jefferson adj
vOcated it. ~
We are for it as weapon of action to
force from foreign nations a return for
every concession we make to them to
open their ports to our produce while
never surrenderlng our markets to their
manufactures: A weapon of action to
IN the name of reciprocity it flashed a
Keen and shining blade in the name of
our own pumed knight.
1t is q weapon that has done valiant
service for our race. With it our Anglo
Saxon mother hewed her way to great
ness. And if at last she made it the in
Stfument of our oppression we quickly
learned from her its value and its use
And when we had won our independence
we found that without it that was as a
piece Of parchment in our hands.
Then it was. midst the mutterings of
treason that threatened the life of our
new born freedOm.t hat thirteen distrac 4 ed
colonies rose. and with the strength of
a nation and by authority of the constitu-
ton that made them one seized the wean-
on that had laid them low and turned it
full against their foe.
History has been made since then the
history of nation. the WONDER the envy
the admiration of the world. Shadows are
sin. shadows which fall where slavery
sued the favor of our ancient foe and
paid the price in a trade that was all but
free. while labor remained enslaved. But
the pages 'of glory there. across which
slant the broad sunshine of our highest
ana prosperity are the pages written by
the Republican party which record how il
struck the shackles from the slaves and
armed with the protective tariff went
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY
OF Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female Col.
Iege TO Be Celebrated June S 10 II.

Kent's Hill. June 2.-tSpeciaD.-The 18th
anniversary of the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary and Female College will be
celebrated June to II, commencement,
week with the following programme:
Friday. June Determinations.
Sunday. June I. =. M-Baccalaureatt
sermon, Rev. Roscoe l.. Greene. d. d.
!. 80 p M.-Sermon before the religious
societies. Rev. j. Il. Clifford.
Monday. June S-Examinations con-
tinued. p. M.-Annual prize declama-
tions.
Tuesday, June o . A. M.-General assem-
bly, of the school.10 \. M-Meeting OF the
board of trustees. 2 p. M.-Ficld day
athletics =. M.-Physical culture an6
clOcution recital
Wednesday, June TO- . A. M.-Class day
exercises. p. M.-Alumni celebration
with addresses by prominent alumni
6 to p. M.-Reception of visitors by the
literary societies. +. M.-Commence-
ment concert.
Thursday June II, A. M.-Graduatine
exercises 2 p. M.-Alumni dinner
s p. M.-President's reception at Blether
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF MAINE.

From now until the September cleo
will be the standard bearer of the Re
publican party in this State; and for
the following two years he will be the
governor Of Maine. The convention at
Bangor. Tuesday. ratified the approval
| with which his party viewed his can
didacy; the election in September will
be an approval by the people Of that
ratification at Bangor.
There are few in Maine. having even
limited acquaintance with our public
men, who have not met Mr. Powers.
once seen he is not forgotten, for his
presence and bearing deeply impress
one. In the words of well known
writer:
one is impressed with Mr.. Powers
strong personality at sight. His fea-
lures are cast in the mould of those
who lead men. \ swarthy complexion,
| keen but kindly eyes and hair worn
rather long. the blackness of which is
unrelieved by single touch of the IS
years of his active life. enhance the
| dominant characteristics of his fea-
lures. He is the most approachable OF
| men and frank in his opposition as well
as in his favor. He is a fine public
speaker, eloquent and persuasive. and
very effective in his appeals to reason.
AS an opponent he is worthy any mans
steel and fights as fearlessly as he
/
called. though one of the shrewdest of
political generals. has the reputation of
always doing as he agrees and his
promise of support is as good as a
written contract. He is man of af-
fairs. possesses great executive ability.
experience in legislation and thorough
acquaintance with the affairs of State -
Mr.. Powers was born in the town OF
Pittsfield. the son of pioneer farmer
He was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs
Arbra Powers, who at the time of his
birth had not moved from their hum
BILE and primitive home to the more
pretentiouS frame dwelling they occu-
pied few years later When a man.
having no aid, other than what a hard
working father and mother with a
large family of children to support
could give'him, attains high distinction
as lawyer. a political leader and a
man of business. one is forced to con-
clude that he was endowed literally
with brains. sagacity and indomitable
energy. Such men, especially when
they also possess familiar knowledge
of public affairs in nearly every de-
partment and acquaintance with the
needs of the people in all parts of the
State. make excellent governors.
Maine has tried them and found it so.
Young Powers early eviuced deter
mination to obtain an education.
There can be no doubt but that in this
endeavor he received more substantial
aid from his family than do most sons
with far weather. parentage The
fact that of the eight boys in that fam
lily six attained success in the practise
of the law as a profession, and one of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03

| them became attorney general, DEM
onstrates\ pretty conclusively that
| Llewellyn, with scarcely dollar in his
/ pocket left home better equipped to
make his way i'll life than most boys.
| For a time he attended the ungraded
school at Pittsfield and then fitted for
\ college at st. Adams Academy and
| Watervillc Academy, now the Coburn
Classical Institute. He entered Colby
/ in the class of 81, but left in his sec
ond year to study law, taking course
at the Albany University. In 1860 he
was admitted to the New York bar in
Albany and in December of that year
was admitted to the Somerset county
bar. The next month he settled in
Houlton. where he has continued to re-
| side with the exception of the four
years when he resided in Brookline,
Mass, practicing his profession in Bos-
ton.
/ The young lawyer soon built up lu-
crative practice in Aroostook county
and in 1864 became county attorney al
though the county at that time was
Democratic and Mr.. Powers was. as he
ever has been. an uncompromising Re
publican. He held this Office seven
years. In 1869 he was appointed col
! leetor of the Aroostook custom dis
trict but declined the reappointment
rendered him in 1873. He was elected
to the Legislatures of 1S75-'16 and SO
and his services at the State capital
We're such as to indicate a more bril-
! liant future and showed him to be a
sagacious political leader. 1t was dur
ing his first term that he introduced
the bill abolishing capital punishment.
| In 1876 he was elected to Congress
from the fourth district and in 1878 was
lrenominated by reclamation. But this
was the year of the greenback craze
and Mr.. Powers was among the Re
pubicans whose defeat was due to it,
Senator Hale also failing of election
that year. Mr.. Powers then deter
mined to give up politics and. though
! taking an active part in campaigns.
devoted his entire attention to his own
private interests, which had become
large. including the ownership and
management of large tracts of some of
the finest timber land in the State. He
now owns 175,000 acres. of which 49,
600 are in Aroostook county, 10000 in
Somerset. and the remainder in Pc
heard his voice raised against the
taxation of wild lands.
Mr.. Powers friends prevailed upon
him to be candidate in 1892 for the
Legislature and he received a majority
OF 100 votes over the man who at the
previous election had beaten his on
ponent by 81 votes Among the MANY
able men comprised in that Legisla-
ture Mr.. Powers wise counsel. expert
ence and remarkable qualities for lead
ership were recognized at once and his
influence i'll shaping legislation re-
suited in some of the best measures
which passed that body. His opposi-
ton to the druggists bill and to some
measures supported by a powerful
lobby resulted in their defeat. On the
assembling of the Legislature in 1895
ne was the unanimous choice of the
Republicans for speaker of the House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
BURGLARY At EAST MACHiAS.
The Postoffcc Relieved OF Stamps. Paper and
Over 500 In Cash.

East Machias, June 2.-Tho post Office
here was robbed, late last night. The
robbers broke in through window
with the aid of tools taken from a
neighboring blacksmith shop. and
made a clean sweep.
All hostage stamp money, postage
stamps on hand, money order funds.
beside about 500 belonging to private
parties was taken. The safe was
easily entered although there are two
doors, each having different combina-
ton.
Work is supposed to have been done
by three suspicious strangers who
came through from Whiting, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE.
Rockland Will Entertain Patriarchs Militant.
Today. at State Encampment.

Rockland June 1.-The city is in holt
day attire, tonight. in honor of the State
encampment of the Patriarchs Militant.
which will meet here. tomorrow evening
and Thursday. Many of the principal
business houses are already decorated
with elaborate and tasty designs, and by
Thursday morning the whole city will be
alive with flags and bunting. The Rock
port. Houlton. Fairfield and Belfast
bands will be in attendance.
At Crescent Beach. where the dinner
will be served Thursday. Fred Smith
will have 10 bushels of CLAIMS and oysters
and fish by the boat load. Tables are ar
ranged to seat 400. and he will be pre-
pared to feed 1000. Canton Lafayette, in
full uniform. will meet the Belfast. Ban
gor. Houlton and other Eastern cheva-
Tiers at the boat, tomorrow evening, at
$50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS.
The Boys Trying Each Others Skill on the
Courts at Portland.

Portland June 2.-This afternoon, in
the Maine intercollegiate tournament. the
contest in singles between Dana '%6. of
Bowdoin. and Sawyer of Maine State.
WIS won by the former. by score of
ia and Ga Dana and Fogg Of Bowdoin.
beat Stanley and Milliken Of Bates; in
.9 Miinr State. and Hilton of Bates,
nj nj, we'd . a contest in singles, resulting in 4
yyiniory for Hilton, the score being 6-3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY
OF Conservation OF Bishop Hcaley. Celebrated
by Catholics at Portland.

Portland. June To-day was the
DIST anniversary of the conservation of
Rt. Rev. Bishop James Augustus Hea-
ley of the diocese, and was appropri-
ately celebrated by the Catholic
churches. The parochial schools were
closed and the children given holi-
day. An entertainment took place.
this evening. at kavanaugh hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
But rTcIS so

That we buy only of reliable manufac-
turers who have Il reputation Tor making
nothing but the best grade of clothing,
ner TO fit all forms and retain its shape
when worn.
The latest and most exclusive patterns
in all the prominent Foreign and Domes-
tic makes of fancy WorSted SergeS.
chcNiotS. Scotches and tWcedS. can al
ways be found in our stock.
Many Of them are special designs made
expressly for US, and cannot be found in
other stores.
We also have the sale of the celebrated
Bia cllfast Black Clay WorSted suits.
which are noted for their superior quail
ity and fit. They are guaranteed TO keep
their shape and Wear longer without shin
ing than any other clay worsted made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
Maine Pensions.

Washington, June 2.-Pensions were
Granted in Washington, today, to the
following Maine people,:
Original, Roscoe G. Beals, East he
,ron. Eli w. Rowe, Elliot; Alpheus
prescott Machiasport. Additional
John G. Richards. Machias. increase.
Edvara A. stuart. Pennington: Cyrus
g Greeley Ripley. Original. widows.
Mary l.. Dexter. Wayne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
But IT'S NOT so.

Some people have the Impression that
all ready-rnade clothing is necessarily
cheap in appearance. and only suited to
rough wear for iaboring purposes. This
is due to the fact that TOO many firms are
buying class of clothing that is made
by unreliable riailufac turerS. 10 he sold TO
the retailer. and -adVe"tisSd as great
of Fake sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
THEY MUST HANG.
Two Biddeford Men Convicted
of Murder in ireland.
Burglars Make Good Nights Work at
East M,chias Postofice.
Have No Trouble in Opening Safe and Taking
the Contents.

Biddeford. June 2.--Thomas and
James Mcguire. Nho left home, two
years ago, for Ireland, and were re-
Gently charged with numbering an
aged man there, have been convicted
and sentenced to be hanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03

We buy these goods in large quantities
direct OF the manufacturers, for spot
cash, and sell them to you at a profit
which amounts to nothing more than a
commission, for us. Mail orders re-
ceve the same attention which you
would. We guarantee everything
RIGHT. You may be sure our
price on anything is the lowest, whether
it appears in above list or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington. June 2.-Forecast foi
Wednesday: For New England, fair
northerly winds, becoming variable
slight change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
EVANS HOTEL,
Gardiner, Me.
w. II. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie n. Bunker,
Manager.
Good Livery Stable AMI Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
....AND....
Lighted by Electricity.
Rates: $500 per- day.
DOLLARS.

Do you save them or waste them? Why
rot save on things you are buying every
day? The LOWEST LIST of genuine fresh
goods in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston. June For New England
fair; northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03

John Jasper for long time fayorably
known as a shipniaster and worthy citi-
gen. died. Sunday, at his home in East
Machias. aged s..
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II. p. CLEARWATER,

REGISTERED APOTHECARY
5 stores above Hobbs waiting room,
Hallowell, Me.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-15
CITY IN BRIEE.

The Maccabee lodge entertain their
members Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Mel Warren has returned from
Chicago where she has been on millin-
cry tour.
Miss Grace Hatton will sing the offer
tory at st. Johns Episcopal church
this Sunday evening.
The revival meetings at the Central
Baptist church will continue all week.
Rev. W. 5. Cook will conduct the meet
ings.
The Dold Packing company Of this
city have slaughtered 1924 hogs be-
tween Oct. L and March l, as shown
from their books.
Mrs. Cowden. Earl and Roxana re-
turned Wednesday morning from six
weeks visit a Omaha, Council Bluffs
and Sidney, Iowa.
Robert Downing. the young man who
gave a pleasant smile with each glass
of soda at :. W. Norris left for Chi
cago yesterday morning.
The log containing the coal taken
from the well will be submitted TO chem
ical analysis to find its true worth and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-15

A resolution instructing the delegates
to insist on national platform the
same as the Omaha document was de-
feated.
a resolution instructing the delegates
to insist On the Populists to make their
own platform at St. Louis was carried.
a resolution instructing the delegates
to use all their best efforts TO secure the
election of Mr.. Leweiling as delegate
to St Louis also carried.
NOTES OF CONVENTION.
Ex-Governor Lewelling made two
motions and one suggestion. None of
them carried.
Judge Babb made hot speech in
for the presidency
A delegate from Derby wanted no ex-
plosions cast upon the resolutions. He
meant no reflection"
After adjournment said I. p.
Campbell, Il want the committee on
credentials to meet at the store"
The chair was a mighty nice man but
he reversed his own rulings eleven times
and appeals were taken from his de-
cision three times.
Mr.. Ruble wanted chaos out OF dis
order Mr. Ruble was at one time, not
very long ago, a member of the legls-
lature from this county.
When the Is to ] resolutions were
passed they were so popular that Farm
er Doolittle's dog yelped like a cayote.
Farmer has his dog trained 10 cheer
free silver resolutions.
DR. Pratt was not Endorsed for vice
president Notwithstanding the fact that
he has been a candidate for three
months or more. Fame is slow in get
ting around with tht laurel it has for
the doctor.
Ex-Governor Lewelling received ev-
cry vote in the convention but one, and
that was supposed to be Dr.. Pratt's. 1t
would be we'll if the genial ex-governor
would extend billigerent rights TO the
dotor, before he is a candidate for re-
election.
Jim Derr, who brought impeachment
charges against Tiger Bill, was prop
erIy recognized by being elected assist
ant temporary secretary. That was the
broadest intimation the Pops made as
to their sympathy towards the prohibi-
tory law or home rule.
When DIR. Pratt rose to oppose Gov
ernor Lewelling in the south side of the
room the chairman had his eyes on the
north and his ears in the west. The
doctor didn't like IL and if he was any
where near the door there is hardly a
doubt but what he would bolt the con-
VenfiOn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-15

Coored Garnures for waists travelling mems sam
pies; you know how good they are-picked from thou
sands of kinds This his last stop; offered the
lot onethird factory COST bought them late Saturday
and here they ready for Mondays buyers All the
new shapes designs patterns coors and on sale while
thew last at less than half wholesale values Don't wait
until Tuesday, for you'll be disappointed Come to-
Art Linens-Delf and jewel patterns and floral de-
signs center pieces with dOye5 to MATCH bought big
lot to close ont dealertha accounts for low sell
ing prices Sale continued tomorrow
This store is the fashion center for stylish Spring
Capes and Skirts. Have you seen our offerings!
Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Curtains-Newspaper
printing will not tell the whole story; you must look in
upon stOck-the true way-where prices are guar
anteed and qualities are unequalled
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-15
IN THE LAND OF THE LONE STAR
The Peerless Princess, the Windy "onder
the Magical Mascot of the Meridian

The Peerless Princess, the Windy wonder,
the Magical Mascot of the Meridian
To the Editor of the Eagle.
In the city of Amerillo, Texas, across
the street from the bank on the corner,
stands what resembles mumlted In
dian for cigar and tobacco store sign.
He bears on his head label with the
words This is a Wichita Indian ana
on his stomach a printed card bearing
this ominous though laughable legend
a la LOnCfellow's Hiawatha.
Came he from the Windy Wonder
From the land of pumpkin huskers'
Where the corn fields hide the tepees
And the papoose on the Prair1es; =,
Came he from the Peerless Princess,
Where the preachers and the lawyers
Rob the jointist Of his corn-juice
And the city of its sidewalks;
Where the Tiger of the jungle
Saves the victim for his wampum,
And the murder Of the paleface
In his wigwam. by NokomiS,
Goes unpublished by the juries,-
Men who never read the papers
And who never form opinions.
Came this sQuawman down TO Texas,
To the coyote and the cactus,
To the land of death and taxes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-15
THEIR LAST MONTHLY MEETING
County Teachers Association to Meet Next
Saturday at the Court House.


The Sedgwick County Teachers asso-
citation will meet at the court house,
Saturday March 81, at 1:30 p. m, when
the following program will beg iven:
Business meeting.
DO Our Teachers Teach?'-J. s.
Biggs. CDR. Rice in FORUM
What Shall We Read?"-Kate l.
Clark.
Character Forming in School."-Jno.
L. Mcpherson.
Lecture-''Psycholog Of the Atten-
ton. IN. J. Morrison. Pm. D., Presi-
dent of Paramount College.
This is the last meeting Of the year
and 1 hope every teacher Will be pres
ent.
An exceptionally interesting program
is prepared.
Announcement Of committees, places
and time Of common school examina-
ton Will be made at this meeting.
You can obtain a list of questions US
ed at last regular examination for COM
mon school diplomas by applying 70
Charles J. Nacksy, County Superin-
tendent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-15
TG17z1zzzd6xamzA
NINETEEN YEARS FORM THE CHARACTER

of men, women-or store This store born in II:
in short years of hard work it grew to be Wchitas
best store In 1881 the public had confidence in It, and
with that confidence has advanced step by step into
the best ideas Of we'll managed store 1t ought to be
the leading store with the appreciation of its thousands
OF cuStOmerS-and it is.
All over the world looms have run. wheels have
turned hands have been busy producing goods that find
market here; and with its nineteen years plus SIX adj
dtona it has formed character unlike other stores.
and citizens of Oklahoma Kansas and of Wichita have
found it store to their liking. One grand stock OF
spring merchandise costing 100000 has been selected by
our eastern buyers and will be added the already
well selected stock for determined to double our
usual spring selling.
Superb Silks, exclusive Silk and Wool Fabrics per-
feet Wool Novelties, elegant Black Goods Fancy Dress
Goods choice Cotton PaidS-al these departments are
enlarged the increased demand. and if are
rightly informed other Wichita store attempts to
offer so large an assortment Neither could we, had
not early buying direct importing and our cash
buying put touch with the fabric producers of the
country hint of few Saturday arrivals:
and Brocaded effects
unlimited Patterns
silks
OF NOR Of Novelties As 20 Soc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-15
union-D. Edgington, Colwich.

Wichita City-First ward-J. NJ. Fur
nish: Second ward-William Campbell;
Third ward-F. ]. Arnold; Fourth word
Hardy Sayer; Fifth ward-J. E. Woltz
Sixth Ward-G. w. Peters.
The following delegates and alter
mates were then elected to attend the
Hutchinson convention by the vote ac-
companying each ones name: