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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
BITS OF MAINE NEWS.

The Republicans elected the town ticket
entire at Alfred, Monday, by majortes
averaging go.
ID. II. Erwin of Presque Isle, tax col
lec,or left for parts unknown, March 2,
and has not been since heard from There
is an alleged shortage in his accounts of
$500.
The secondly annual town meeting at
Cape Elizabeth, WAS held Monday. Glenn
eut +. Staples, Charles Peabblcs. Pomcroy
W. Jordan, Citizen ticket, were elected
selectmen.
The town meetings Of East Lvermore
and Livermore Monday. voted to immedi-
ately purchase u steel bridge to replace the
one across the Andr0scoggin river washed
away by the freshets, at u probable cost of
$50, o00
Augustine McConyille. farmer of
Washburn, during the past few months
has forged hi, brothers pame to notes
from $500 to $4,000, the notes being
placed III circulation. The forgery was
discovered about Feb. 20. McCovile left
for Canada, March 9, and no trace of him
has since been found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10

These % men constitute all of the brave
and faithful who stood by their party
ticket. What others of the Democrats
who may have played the slider, and
allowed themselves to vote a Prohibition
ticket for spite, or not at ALL out of inertia
would be impossible to even guess at
Some Democrats, it is whispered, voted
the Republican ticket--such things have
before now been known.
S.One thing Is certain, the citizensss,,of
Augusta have elected man who is first,
list and continually, for the city's good.
His past career has recommended him as
such, the many offices which he has filled
having entitled him to that confidence.
The men in the other municipal offices,
also have the confidence of the citizens,
and the city has that secured feeling
which is so characteristic of a government
Of the right party and the right people
The following congratulatory kilograms
were received, Monday evening, which
explain themselves:
Washington, D. c.. March O.
Gen. W. S. Choste:
Accept my hearty congratulations upon
the splendid endorsement of your towns
men / know you will administer our
municipal affairs economically, wisely
and for the good of our beloved city.
j. II. MANLEY.
W. H. Williams:
You are to be heartily congratulated l
rejoice with the Republicans over the
endorsement of their administration Of
city affairs. j. II. MANLEY.
The scenes of the poll were quiet tinged
or singed, according to their acceptance,
with subtle sense OF humor. And, in no
ward was the smell CT the smoke of con
test discerned.
The result of tho vote, is given in the
table
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
REPUBLICAN DAY.
Gen.W.S.Choate Elected Mayor
by a Stunning Majority.
Complete Republican Ticket Carried
Without Opposition.
small Vote Cast and Lille EnthIsiasm.-lt
Takes Two to Make Fight.

General Winfield Scott Choatc was
elected Republican mayor of the city Of
Augusta for the ensuing year. Monday,
by what can be termed as easy walkover
as can be imagined. There was not one
vote cast for Democratic nominee for
mayor, for the very good reason that there
was no candidate.
Tho final vote stood: W. S. Choate,
Republican, S07; W. S. Thompson, Pro
hihition, So; scattering, l, making a total
of S64, with a majority for the winning
candidate of $50 votes.
The election of the city government
was Republican in every detail, In Ward
t. the only ward which had the audacity
to nominate city officers, from alderman
down, 81 votes were cast for these officers,
with total number for the ward of 517.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
Bsse Ball Notes.

Manager Marston of Fail River received
a dispatch from Secretary Morse of the
New England League. Monday. that the
national board of arbitration had decided
that Patsey Rollins belongs to the Fall
Rivers, and must play there the coming
season if he plays at all In any league
club under the national agreement. This
decision settles the doubt as to the legality
of Rollins signing with the Portsmouth,,
Va, team for the sake Of q certain slice
Of advance money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
Frank R. wellman, Rep, 1911; scatter

Frank r. Wellman, Rep, 1911; scatter
Ing, 2.
Ward a-Mclvillo Smith, Rep, 1872
Leonard H. Dudley, Rep, 1911.
Ward 3-David Cloutier, Rep 1879;
William II. Edwards, Rep, 40; scatter
ing, 2.
Ward edwin J. Philbrick, Rep. go
Reuel W. button, Rep, 70; Francis f.
Howard, Dom, II; James S. Duncan,
Dem, IS.
Ward 5-William II. Alden, Rep, 1875
Francisco d. Colbur-, Rep, 125
Ward 6--John A. Hamblin, Rep, 100;
Preston W. Brown, Rep, 109
Ward Charles w. Bailey, Rep, 4G;
Fred G. Doe, Rep, as; scattering, 4.
Wardens.
Ward 1-Lorenzo B. Hill, Rep, 1875.
Ward William H. Holmes, Rep, 1879.
Ward 3-James f.. Kingsley, Rep, 1879.
Ward Harrison c. Judkins. Rep,
70; George NJ. Bean Jr, Dem, 16
Ward Bartlett f. Folsom, Rep 1876.
Ward edwin II. Gay, Rep, 1909
Ward Isaiah ~ Handy, Rep, 46;
scattering, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10

The concurrent meeting of the Medical
Club Of Augusta and the trustees of the
Augusta City hospital, scheduled for Mon
day night, had to be deferred on account
of the compulsory absence of one of the
trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
a Card OF Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks for the
beautiful floral offerings and our appre-
citation OF TIE sympathy extended to US in
our late bereavement. jerome H. Gard
ner, Ida c. Gardner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
Maine Central Fares 10 Library Association
Nesting, at Augusta March IL.

The fare for the round trip on the NJ
G. Il. r to the meeting of the Maine
Library : ssociation at Augusta, March
T., Is TO be as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
Aldermen.

Aldermen.
Ward John V. Lane, Rep, 1875
James r. Fuller, L.
Ward edwin c. Dudley, Rep, 122
Edward f. Myrick, 10
Ward 3-Daniel W. Weber, Rep, l39
scattering. 1.
Ward 4-Stephen A. Miller, Rep, Il
Frank W. Simmons, Dem, 16.
Ward 5-Frederick Cony, Rep, 10.
Ward 6--Weston Lewis, Rep, los
scattering, /.
Ward 7-Wellman Curtis, Rep. AZ
scattering, 2.
Councilmen.
Ward ELMER r. Parkman, Rep, 1913
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10

'Jcphtha Encampment, l. O. o. T., will
work the Royal Purple degree on two
candidates al the meeting this evening.
A supper will be served after the cere-
mOny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
Ward Clerk.

Ward 1-Charles f. Hoxie, Rep, 1874.
Ward 2-William b. Getchell, Rep,
1922
Ward a--Frank B. Haskell Rep, 139.
Ward Fired f. Garland, Rep, 70;
George B. Fisher, Dem, IT,
Ward 5-Adelbert A. Clark, Rep, 1876
Ward Civilian G. Haskell, Rep, 100
Ward 7-George Patterson, Rep, 40;
scattering, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10

Hon H. NJ Simpson, State trS asurer,
returned, Monday night, on the Pullman,
frony few days visit at Carmel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10

The Edwards mills resumed work, Mon
day, in all departments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10

Ward 3-Alexandcr McCausland, Rep,
40.
Ward 4-Charles H. Taylor, Rep 20;
Howard S. Robbie, Dem, Is.
Ward 5-Charles W. Kicker, Rep. 1876.
Ward 6-Henry T. Morse, Rep, 109
Ward Fired Fl. Norcross, Rep, 4G;
scattering, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10

W a. Wall died, last night, at his home
on Pine street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-10
Constable.

Ward Henry NJ. Brcen, Rep, 1875.
Ward 2-Ethel II. Jones, Rep, 1872.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11

year, or about 1925 for every man,
woman and child in the state. This,
when added to the county and NUM-
cipal taxes, will make the burdens ex-
tremely hard to meet during times Of
business depression. Still such tax
alton may be expected so long as
people march blindly to the polls and
vote for PARTY nominees, who are put
in nomination solely on account of
their ability to serve the interests of
professional politicians, and regardless
of their ability or disposition to serve
the people. But the time is not far
distant when voters will cease TO heed
the cry of party principle in state
and county elections, and will rally to
the support of such men as will guard
their interests. The disgust with Of
fcialism is gaining ground among the
people. and we believe the first Mon
day in June Of this year will witness
tae throwing off of its yoke in Oregon.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
TELEGRAPHIC.
Annexation of Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The subject
of the annexation Of the Hawaiian
islands was broached in the house to-
day by Spaulding, ina resolution which
provided that the Sandwich islands be
erected into a new state to be called
Hawaii, with a republican form oi
government, to be adopted by the peo'
pie. through deputies in convention,
with the consent of. the existing gov
ern ment. The conditions were i'm,
posed that all'qnestionso of boundary or
complications with other governments
be transmitted to the, president to be
laid before congress for final action be-
fore January L., 1898: that all property
pertaing to:putHc:defense be ceded &c
the United States, but that the state
retain all other proper ty. and the
United States to be liable for none OF
its debts. Ihe resolution proposes as
an alternative that Hawaii may be ad-
mitted as state by: treaties. between
the two govern ments, with one REP
resentative in congress, and proposes
the appropriation of 100000 for max
ing treaties. This resolution was re-
ferred to: the committee on forsign af-
fiirs.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
Three Foolish Boys.

DECATUR. Ind, Jan. s.-Twenty
years ago John K. Evans. a mn OF
considerable wealth, died here. In
his will he bequeathed to his three
sons $4,000 each, with The inter 81,
until they became 21 years of age.
Sevee years ago the eldest son, John,
received his fortune which had doubled
itself. He spent it in six months.
David following three years later in
the same course. Three weeks ago
Samuel, the youngest, received a check
for his foreune. He Immediately start
ed in on a career of wild dissipation
and today is-a total wreck financially.
His diamonds and clothes are gone,
and his fortune ofs25 900 has been spent
in precisely Is days. He il now. under
arrest for forging the name of the
president of the Adams County bank
TO a note for $40, 900.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
IT is COMING.

For several years past there has
been a continual demand for the re.
duction of public expenses in Oregon,
but the demand has been unheeded;
public officials, regardless of their ante
election pledges, have gone straight
ahead building up expenses and ap-
propriating money wrought from the
taxpayers with lavish hand. In the
meantime the state has experienced
one of the severest business panics
ever known; values of every class of
property have declined, business ven-
lures that have proven profitable have
been rare, and taxpayers are forced to
either borrow or sacrifice their prop
erty in order to meet the demands of
the taxgatherer. If there ever was a
time when officials should have exer-
cised economy, reducing expenses,
and studying in every way how to re-
-lieve the burdens of the people, it was
during the past four or five years.
This, however, they have not done.
On the contrary, they apparently
have exerted their utmost energies to
increase the burden, and the people
are confronted with the prospect of
being taxed more heavily than ever
before. Over three quarters of a mil
lion dollars will be required to defray
the expenses Of the state the present
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
Moceo, zayas, Moro, and one of the

Moceo, Zayas, Moro, and one of the
Nunez brothers.
The insurgents in retreating left
eight killed and 32 guns behind them.
The owner of the plantation Santa
Luisa claims the insurgents are carry.
ing with them 120 wounded, among
whom is the leader, Miro. In skir'
mish between the insurgents cavalry
and the Spanish troops in pursuit.
three officers and seven soldiers were
were wounded.
The insurgents under Manuel San
chez attacked the troops who were re
pairing the telegraph lines at Navaias
The soldiers, commanded by Captain
Rabadan, repelled the attack. The in
scrgents left five killed upon the field
and two wounded. One of the Litter
was Sanchez, who was hit by two bull
Its.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
es-Muautaineer.
is FUSION PRAc71cABLEa

It fs announced that move is on
foot in Lane county to effect q fusion
between the Democrats and Populists.
( In the past such combination would
] have been impossible, for the reason
that the policies of two parties we're SO
widely different, but the time now
seems ripe for such combine. The
more conservative Populists have be-
come convinced of the fallacy of the
free coinage idea and the unlimited
issue of paper money, hence there is
nothing to prevent them affiliating
with the Democrats in demand for
economical administration of public
affairs and a reduction of taxation,
both federal and state. On this issue
the Democrats and populists can join,
and on financial questions there need
be no dividing line, I he rank and file
OF both parties is composed of the pro-
ducing classes, therefore their inter-
ests are identical: and there is no
reason why they should not combine
there energies in an effort to wrest
the rains of state government from
professional politicians in whose hands
they have fallen during late years.
A reform in state government in
Oregon is demanded by the people,,
The extravigances of the past two
legislatures have increased the burdens
of taxation until they are becoming
unbearable. and the unbusiness like
methods of the sessions of 1893 and
1895 have convinced the people that
they cannot hope for more economic
cal administration so long as the party
that held sway in those bodies is re-
tanned in power. So long as the legis-
lature of Oregon is dominated by few
Portland tricksters, nothing but ex-
travagance can be expected; but those
few leaders have such firm hold upon
the Republican party of this state, that
the efforts OF the really honest MEM
bers of the party to shake them off will
ever prove futile. There is but one
way to relieve the state from the in
fuence of this officialism that now ex-
lists; it is by marshaling of the forces
of the producing classes under one
head, and in combined effort to down
bossism and inaugurate economical
measures.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
DIR. JAMEsoN's SURRENDER

The defeat and surrender of DR..
Jameson in his raid on the South Afri.
cia Republic will probably settle the
controversy in favor of the Beers.
The point at issue is the control OF the
Internal affairs by the men who estab-
lished the Republic and who have
fought its battles, ard there seems to be
a general agreement on the part OF
England and the government of Cape
Colony and Germany that the guaranty
in this direction must stand. The
contention that it is to the disadvan-
tage of Englishmen is for the time be.
ing put aside.
The Beers at one time were divided
among themselves. some favoring a
German pro.ectorate and some an Eng
lish protectorate. The fear thata Ger
man protectorate would be declared
led the population hostile to Germany
to favor annexation to Great Britain.
This was after the discovery of gold,
and in 1877 the Boer Republic was an
nexed to the British empire. This
was in the face of strong protest by
the Beers and the project did not meet
with large favor in England. In D.
cember, 1880, the Beers rebelled. pro-
claimed the South African Republic,
drove the British out of the country,
and convention was signed by which
the South African Republic was recog-
nized, the Beers agreeing thatit should
be nominally under the over-lordship
of Queen Victoria.
This little bit of history explains
why Germany is still sensitive on the
question of protectorate. 1t was the
fear of German protectorate that led
the British to acknowledge the inde-
pendence of the Republic under nomi-
nal English protectorate. The mining
excitement carried a great many Eng
lish capitalists and adventurers into
the country, and this recent trouble
was caused by threatened uprising on
their part against the Beers. DR..
Jameson, the administrator of the
South Africa Company, took the mat
ter in his own hands and invaded the
Republic with the idea that the up
rising of the British residents would
be of such character as to force some
concession from the Beers. He vas
mistaken as to the character of the up.
rising, was mistaken as to the attitude
of the Cape Colory government. and
as to the imperial government.-Inter
Ocean.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
TOO MUCH INTEREST.

According to the last census, taken
in 1890, the floating county and munich
pal debt of Oregon was s2,477,175. On
this the annual interest at per cent
amounts to S198, ,674, or more than fifty
cents per capita for the entire popula-
tion. This does not appear to be a
very. great burden upon the people,
nevertheless it is too much interest to
be paying, and for the relief of the
taxpayers, should be reduced. The
rate of interest on the floating debt in
this state is entirely too high. The
rate on county and city warrants is
higher than like private securities
command, and is from one to two per
cent higher than warrants command
in the majority of states, only two,
Montana and Wyoming paying more
Than per cent, while in twenty-seven
states the rate is per cent, in twelve
7, and in two 5, Alabama, Colorado,
Oregon, Utah, and Washington alone
paying per cent on their public
debts.
This rate is out of all proportion to
all other similar securities. Railroad,
city, and school district bonds sell
readily on the market at from to 6
per cent, and they are NO better secur-
tiles than are the warrants of county
or city, except that they are usually
issued for longer period of years;
then why should county or city war
rants draw so much higher rate of
interest?
1t is of course desirable at all times
to keep public credits as nearly at par
as possible, in order that the holder
thereof shall not suffer from being
compelled to allow discounts when ex-
changing them for coin but in many
counties of the state county warrants
are at premium. especially when
issued for large amounts; and so long
as they bear 8 per cent they are desir-
able securities, for they are non-taxa-
BILE, and the holder of them realizes
greater returns on his investment than
does the individual who loans money J
Y
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
SEVERE BUT JUST

The present Republican congress is
doing some excellent work to effect
the reduction of their party's majorities
in the future, and if they keep on they
will be as successful in this line as
were the Democrats in the last con-
gress. Even 80 strong a partisan as
the Portland Oregonian recognizes
this fact, and in recent issue COM
menting on the controversy over the
bond bill said:-
'By this fatuous bond bill the Re-
publicans of congress have fixed upon
their own character the brand of an
uupatriotic partisanship. Well enough
do they know that this is not the
measure required TO restore confidence
and stability. They are juggling with
the distresses of the country, under
the belief that it is good politics for
them, instead of relieving these dis
tresses, SO to manage. the affair as to
throw the odium of necessary bond
sales on their peliticalopponents. But
there is an intelligence throughout the
country that ,easily sees through the
scheme and is powerful enough to
punish the party guilty of it. The dis
gust of the country with the Republi-
can party for its behavior in this busi-'
ness is extreme"
Then continuing. further condemn
ing the Republican, jugglery in at
tempting to dodge issues and shift
responsibilities, it expresses itself
thus:
i.Republican delinquencyis fragrant
aud amazing. 1t is forcing a very
heavy bond sale at. great cost to the
country, when we might by a simple
and honest act save in interest and
premiums fully $50, OO0,0O0,. and many
times. fifty millions, by restoration of
the cohfdenceoin the stability of our
money and by reestablishment of bust
ness and prosperity" ,@
In another column the Oregonian
gives away some strict party secrets;
nevertheless it tells the truth when it
says:s
SIT il evident that the Republicans
in congress do not want to do anything.
They want the country to stay in the
hole till after the next presidential
election"
These are indeed severe charges for
leading journal to bring against
party which it supports, and it is diff
cult to understand how it can conscien-
tiously support the party in the COM
ing campaign without stulifying itself
bv lending its influence to retain in
power men whom it acknowledges are
not only unpatriotic, but who are heap
ing calumny upon the government in
order to accomplish most selfish end.
Nevertheless, the charges the Oregon
ian makes are iustifyable, and the sem
timent it expresses is shared in by a
large number of people regardless Of
party affiliation.-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-01-11
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
Vigorous Resolutions In Congress Enuci-
ating Its Principle.

Vigorous Resolutions In Congress Enuci
atlng Its Principle.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-In the sen
ate today, Baker of Kansas offered G
resolution enunciating the extension
of che Monroe doctrine. A resolution
says:
'The United States will regard it as
an unfriendlg act for any foreign
power, by purchase or otherwise, to ex'
tend its territorial limits in the west.
ern hemisphere on either ofth Ameri'
cIn continent, or to any islam ada.
cent thereto. W hich this country deems
necessary for its self-preservation, and
the United States reserves the right
to be sole Judge of the necessity for the
maintenance of their national enti.
tiac -