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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-06
the greatest of all holidays.

the greatest OF all holidays.
AS the noise of the city's stir and OK
plosions reached their ears, they sped
| on the faster. and. once within the
midst of things, set about to find a
place to tie up.
Then they went abroad and watched
the pretty sights. the gaily decorated
buildings, with the streets a mass of
color on either side.
Augusta had the finest of holiday
attire from the greatest to the small
est; the rich and the poor as well
a trip through the residential section
showed what the people had done.
There was the residence of the we'll
TODD, with it's handsome grounds. ex-
qulsite with bunting, and flags flying
from the house-top, or draped before
the doors. Designs of various kinds
of shields and other pieces, showed the
spirit of the day. and the meaning of
its observation. Some had pictures of
George Washington, in memory dear
and honored, inclosed in a frame of
color, foremost of all else
On the other side. there was the
poorer man, whose fight for his family
Is hard and constant. Did he boil
over, too. with patriotic sentiment?
That's just what he did He didn't
to
heart was there. and with his family
gathered about him, after his work for
the day was done. he with his own
honest hands. decorated his modest
home.
1t was a sight to- make one stop and
think, to see some hard worked fellow
making ready for the day. and when
the day came, his little ones, too. had
horns ana fire crackers.
So with lots of pride for the country.
they all went in to make a celebration;
all part of one mighty whole
There was noise on the street, and
about the residences. Young America
was abroad, as he has been far back
in the memory of the Oldest inha bitant.
The American girl, the girl of the
period. got up with early ones, and
was out in all her glory to see the fun,
and make her share.
After there had been a banging
away. enough to get up little appe-
tite and just enough of that stop-and-
rest-a-minute feeling, to make one
want to have a comfortable breakfast,
there was little quiet, but not for
long. At Z o'clock, the streets down
town were crowded with people look
ing after the start of the antiques and
horribles.
The fantasies.
Those along the route of the prOces- i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-06

With Hoods Sarsapa- ~
rilla, Sales Talk, and liz
show that this medi- y u ~

CHG mas enJOyeu pubic CONFLUENCE and
patronage to greater extent than Accord
ed any other proprietary medicine. This
is simply because it possesses greater
merit and produces greater cures than
any other. 1t is not what we say, but
what Hoods Sarsaparilla does. that tells
the story. All advertisements of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, like Hoods Sarsaparilla it.
self, are honest. We have never deceived
the public, and this with its superlative
medicinal merit, is why the people have
abiding confidence in it, and buy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-06
The fantasies.

Those along the route of the process
sion, waited patiently.
At Cushnoc Heights, where the
parade was to form, there was a lively
scene. One man here with a strange
face yelled at the next man, also with
strange face, and for a time there
was little confusion, without which a
parade wouldn't be parade. at all.
Continued on page -
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-29
WHAT SHALL 1T PROFIT ?

The following from the New York
World should be read and committed to
heart by every Democrat honestly de-
sirous of conserving the interests and
perpetuating the existence of his party:
IF the faculty of seeing facts and
the ability TO reason upon them have
not departed from the freeSilver Dem
ocrats, they will not attempt to commit
the national convention to their theory.
The facts of the political situation
briefly are:
Il. That the Democratic party has
been defeated in every presidential cleo
ton since the war when it leaned to-
wards financial unsoundness, and has
been successful in every contest in
which it stood for honest money.
'2. That it cannot carry single
northern state nor one-half the border
states for free silver and consequently
would be beaten disastrously in the
election upon that issue.
80. That it cannot hope to carry the
house of representatives upon that is
sue. The majority against free coin
age has increased from Is in the fifty
second congress to 125 in the present
house. There are no signs of gains for
silver anywhere this year.
81, Being unable to elect either n
president or house upon this issue, do
its supporters hope to throw the election
of a president into the house? In that
case the choice of the Republican candi-
date is absolutely certain.
-. If the Democratic party shall be
defeated on this issue. every principle
and policy for which it has stood in the
past will be defeated also. higher
tariff, more monopoly building, greater
Capitalization, new era of extrava-
sance and new carnival of spoils for
Republican politicians will result
"Conceding that the free silver Demo-
Gratis will be able to write their idea int D
the PLATFORM what can it profit them +?
What are conventions for, if not to i'm
prove the conditions of success. or to
put the party in the way of a triumph
in the near future? Is the free-silver fad
all there is of Democracy for our friends
a the west and south? only common
sense is necessary to show them the
utter futility of their present course"
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who for some years has occupied the
position of high commissioner for Can
ada in England, was summoned to OF
tawa. Sir Charles Topper took the reins
from Bowell's hands, but after an I'M
precedentedly long debate in the house
of commons, was obliged to go to the
country for endorsement in his attempt
to coerce Manitoba.
The leader of the opposition. Sir VIII
fred Laurier, finds himself in peculi-
arly awkward position. While the Lib
erals, or "Grits," as they are known
throughout the Dominion, are clamor-
ing for the rights of Manitoba to govern
her public schools in her own way, their
leader, Mr. Laurier, is himself Roman
Catholic and has hitherto been depend
ent on the electorate of the largely
French community of Quebec for sup
port.
The issue of the general elections
throughout the Dominion next month
positively pivot on the Manitoba school
question, and should Canada decide
against the privileges Of a province, the
danger of disintegration is obviously
threatened, for by it's strenuous and
consistent course their government has
already sufficiently proved that in this
matter they will not be coerced by the
Dominion government.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-29
THE STORM KINGS RUIN

That Gin the midst Of life we are in
death" has found too liberal exemplifi-
cation the last few days in the Mississ-
ippi valley. The uncomfortable. incom-
prehensible elements have passed over
well nigh third of the republic laden
with ruin to property and slaughter to
men and at the harvest that marks
their path the world must stand appal-
led. Hundreds of lives have been sac
rificed to the fury of the storm king. and
products of labor worth millions of dol
lars have been rendered as nothing.
Disaster carrying death and destruction
through similar agencies has left its
impress on the country before but rarely
If ever to so great extent and over 50
large an area as on this occasion.
The devastation of communities has
been capped with the onslaught on st.
Louis This magnificent metropolis a
worthy product of the industrious, in
telligent and conservative forces of
American life, which has withstood the
strife of men and stood like Gibraltar
in the financial and commercial storms
which have come like visitations from
time to time on the country, has been
we'll nigh dismantled by this awful ply
steal phenomena which man is appar-
emily powerless to either prepare for or
avert. The press dispatches tell a tale
of human humiliation and manning
and property waste that cannot fail to
awaken the interest and touch the
heart of the most Indifferent and cal
loused. Never before, excepting the in
stances of the Chicago CONGREGATIONS.
has a great American city been so pros
trated and in neither of those in
stances was the loss of human life to be
compared with that which renders so
terrible the catastrophe which has be-
fallen Missouri's chief community.
The route of the cyclone was through
the actual heart of the city, traversing
thickly populated residence and closely
built up business parts, and it is re-
markable that the loss Of life, great as
it was. was not still heavier. That the
slain are numbered by hundreds instead
of thousands is very probably because
of the hour at which the cyclone swept
a path for itself through the city. 1t was
at a time when most of the large build.
ings that were wrecked had just been
emptied of the thousands of people en-
ployed during the day within them and
too early for these same people to have
reached to any great extent the homes
that went down like card houses before
the measureless force of the wind. The
time was also favorable to the least
mortality on the river, although what
did occur was awful enough. But an
hour earlier or later would have seen
the sacrifices multiplied many times, as
in one case a number of steamers,
crowded with people, would have just
started or been on the point of starting
on their regular trips, and In the other,
several excursion boats loaded with
passengers would have been on the point
of backing out.
To the afflicted city the heartfelt SYM
pathy of the remainder of the country
will go, and wherever the hand of aid
can soothe a sorrow or alleviate want
it will be promptly forthcoming.
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was as great q gulf as that which d.
vided Lazarus and Dives. Nevertheless
in the La Fiesta he recognized liberal
advertiser. In the circulation of The
news of the festivities there was i'm.
mense advantage. Too many were
could sow over night and reap in the
morning. No one any longer doubted
that advertising pays, but the problem
was how to advertise. In his belief,
La Fiesta was a big chrome that we
gave away with our climate to adver-
tise our lands; he estimated that 1t was
worth a million dollars year to Los
Angeles.
Frank Virgins, who was deputed to
answer the indictment of painting the
town red" intimated that while ne had
heard such a feat could be done for
two bits" to paint Los Angeles yell
low and green besides cost considerably
more. He advocated the purchasing of
substantial bunting that could be used
effectively year after year.
A gallant champion for Queen MIL
bred and Her Court" was chosen in the
person of Clarence A. Miller, who in glow
ing terms referred to the grace, beauty.
loneliness and stateliness of the third
in the royal dynasty of Los Angeles. a
full blown rose encircled by her rose
buds. In La Fiesta's queen was person.
flied an ideal dedication of American
womanhood and the respect and rever-
ence paid to her was paid to every true
woman in Los Angeles.
Hearty cheers were given for the
president and committee of La Fiesta
'96 and tiger for Charlie Willard. An
other was given for F. X. Rule, who.
Mr. Allis declared would make mag
nificent leader for '97 The names of
John F. Francis and Max Meyberg were
then individually honored and after
complimentary toasts to the Southern
Pacific, Santa Fe and Terminal rail-
roads, responded to by Messrs. j. M.
Crawley. K. H. Wade and w. Wincup.
respectively, the jollification was
brought to a close.
The committee of arrangements con-
sisted of Fred L. Allies. chairman, F. j.
Zeehandelaar secretary; w. c. Patter-
son. III. W. Frank, A. Jacoby, George A.
Montgomery and Joseph Scott.
Among those present were John F..
Francis, w. c. Patterson, F. K. Rule, G..
Perkins. jr.. H. w. Frank, r. w. Prid-
ham, p o. Koepfli. c. S. Wal
ton, H. Jevne, c. F. A. Last,
J. r. Newberry. F. L. Allies, w. D.
Woolwine. Harry Brook. Major H. NJ.
Russell. J. S. Saulki. F. Virgins. l.. E.
Mosher. H. J. Freshman, F. A. Gibson,
W. A. Dow, General tombstone Jones.
Ed Maud, Colonel Berry, Superintendent
Foshay, c. P. Howry. A. c. Way. I. H..
LeVeen, Z. w. Mcgee. ]. NJ. Crawley,
Wincup. X. H. Wade, C. H. Hastings,
C. F. Lummis, w. NJ. Garland, and j.
Spruance.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-29
THE CANADIAN CRISIS

A crisis Of very serious proportions Is
imminent in Canada, which, however.
must reach definite climax on the 23d
of June. From Vancouver to Halifax
the whole Dominion is at the moment
in state of political upheaval, which
can only find settlement by the results
of the general elections next month
The disturbing element comes from the
province of Manitoba in the form of the
public schools question, which in reality
is entirely matter of religious privil-
eye. Formerly the schools of various
denominations received substantial
grants from the provincial government.
which, however, We're repudiated by the
public schools act of Manitoba of 1892
The Roman Catholics claim that while
they are compelled to pay school taxes
they are unable conscientiously to
send their children to the public schools
The matter has been fought to the bit
terest end and carried to the privy coun-
ell in England, the main debatable
point being whether it was ultra wires
for the Manitoba Legislature to enforce
such legislation. A remedial measure
was introduced In the Dominion parlia-
ment by the conservative premier, Sir
Mackenzie Bowel, but his hand was
neither strong enough to force the bill
through or to keep his forces together.
and the ability Of Sir Charles Upper,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-29
FOURTH OF JULY
A Meeting at Headquarters Tonight-An Ad.
dress to Citizens


dress to Citizens
The Fourth of July executive commit
tee will meet this evening at o'clock
at the headquarters, corner of Third
street and Broadway. All citizens in
terested in the work are invited to be
present.
Following is copy Of a circular let
ter the committee has prepared and will
send out in few days:
To the citizens of Los AngeleS-The
anniversary of the birth of our nation
is close upon us. No other day in our
history is more beloved than the glorious
Fourth of July. Its coming awakenS
within the heart of every loyal citizen,
young or old, love of patriotism and
a love of the stars and stripes such as
the coming of no other day can.
The Fourth was celebrated last year
as never before in the history of Los
Angeles, and it is the intention of the
present executive committee that its
efforts shall outshine, If that be possible,
the noble work of the executive commit
tee of 1895. To this end we ask that
every man, woman and child aid us
in grand demonstration. We ask that
every home, no matter how humble,
float the stars and stripes; that those
who can afford it decorate their homes
with red, white and blue bunting and
other emblems of patriotism. That
every business house be adorned with
national colors. so arranged as to create
the most pleasing effects.
Every good citizen will recognize the
need of a grand demonstration on the
day, as nothing else awakens in the
hearts of the rising genera ton strong
err love of country than fitting, whole
souled observance of the Fourth OF July.
1t is sowing the seed from which great
harvest will be reaped.
This committee knowing the respon-
sibilities with which they have been IN
trusted, will use their utmost endeav-
ors to make the coming Fourth one that
will be long remembered, and we ask
our citizens to cooperate with US in
furthering that end.
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AT THE THEATERS

THE ORPHEUM-It requires some
thing of more than ordinary interest to
attract large crowds on such evenings
as the past two have been. nevertheless
the Orpheum has been drawing splendid
houses. The bill now running certainly
deserves liberal patronage, as 1t is with
out exception one of the brightest and
most complete ever offered in the city.
Wood and Shepard give one of the fun
niest combination music and comedy
acts imaginable. Carr and Jordan form
a star team of humorous sketch artists.
The character drawing of Mr.. Carr is in
imitably funny and at the same time
perfectly artistic. Little Miss Charlotte
Parry furnishes an excellent bit of en-
tertainment with her clever limitations
of stage celebrities. The final touch of
comedy is added by Watson and Duprey
in a roaring skit. Hayes and Post APP
pear in a lively acrobatic dance. The
Guatemala marimba players conclude
the program with their excellent music.
BURBANK THEATER-To drive dull
care away there can be no better remedy
than to witness the funny comedy,
Turned Up, as played at the Burbank
theater by the Davis Moulton company,
and during the week the large audiences
who have witnessed the artistic work of
Arthur Moulton, Myra Davis and their
associates have enjoyed the famous
comedy immensely. There will only be
three more performances of the comedy.
including the matinee on Saturday, and
on Sunday evening the favorite actor
Joseph J. Bowling, will make his first
appearance this season at the Burbank,
the occasion being a scenic production
of Barley Campbell's famous drama,
My Partner, in which Mr.. Bowling will
play the part of Joe Saunders. a charac-
ter which he has played all over the
country to the delight of thousands.
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PERSONALS

N. Russell of Boston is at the West
minister.
Alex Gordon of Glasgow, Scotland. is
at the Hollenbeck.
F. Estudillo, Indian agent at San ia
cinto, is at the Nadeau.
NJ. Krakeaner of Chihuahua Mexico,
is registered at the Hollenbeck.
j. p. Sorrenson of Birmingham, Ala,
is registered at the Hotel Vincent.
T. r. Osborn and John T. Creedmore
of Sioux City, Iowa, are in the city.
R. H. D. Lowell of Wharton. Texas,
registered at the Nadeau yesterday.
George H Bennett of Geneva, ILL.,, is
among recent arrivals at the Nadeau.
]. T. Burke, San Francisco business
man, is stopping at the Westminster.
H. C. Holman has left on an extended
business and pleasure trip to Portland,
Or.
Thomas Newell of Columbus. Ohio. is
in the city and stopping at the Westmin-
ster.
C. r. Thomas, wealthy capitalist Of
Terre Haute, Ind, is at the Hotel Vim
cent.
John S. Calkins, the well-known hor-
ticulturist of Pomona, is at the Hollen-
beck.
w. j. Pollard of Augusta, Ca, is
among recent arrivals at the Hollen-
beck.
F. B. Clark, merchant of Fairview.
this state, is among Westminster
guests.
Charles Hernandez from New Orleans,
La, is among recent arrivals at the Hol-
lenbeck.
Vincent de Carramont, who registers
from Madrid, Spain, is guest at the
Nadeau.
Meyer Mendelssohn, ticket seller at La
Grande station is enjoying vacation at
San Diego.
s. r. Mahon and wife from Mlnas
Prietas, Mexico, have apartments at the
Hollenbeck
Mrs S. T. Scales and daughter and
Miss F. Corbett Of Chicago are at the
Hotel Vincent
Paul C. MORT and wife arrived in the
city yesterday from Stockton, and are
at the Hollenbeck.
DR.. II. NJ Holmes, accompanied by his
wife, is registered at the Westminster
from Adams, Mass.
George F. Barden prominent manu-
facturer of Springfield, Mass, Is reg
istered at the Nadeau.
H. G. Church of Clinton, Wis, is in the
state on pleasure trip, and while in this
city is at the Hollenbeck.
DR.. G. w. Woods, L. S. N, and H. F.
Woods of San Francisco are recent ar
rivals at the Hollenbeck.
p. e. erase of Mexico City, an official
of the Mexico City railroad, is regis
tered at the Hotel Vincent.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Givens of Chicago
are arrivals at the Westminster, having
come here on a pleasure trip.
H. A. Campbell, a prominent lawyer
and politician of Dayton, Ohio, Is reg
istered at the Hotel Vincent.
Andrew Payne and wife arrived in
the city yesterday from San Francisco
are registered at the Nadeau.
II. b. Waldenberg. senior member Of
the firm of Waldenberg & Sons, grain
brokers of Chicago, ILL.,, is at the RAJ
mona.
f. Salter of Boston, in charge of one
of the largest Judson excursions that
has come here in some time, is at the Ho-
tel Vincent.
j. H. Woodwork of the firm of Wood
worth & Grafton, wholesale dealers and
shippers of fruit at New Orleans, La, is
at the Ramona.
j. G. Sorgen, manager of the western
branch of Hart d Grouse CO., manufact-
urers of steam heating apparatus OF all
kinds, Utica. n. y. is at the Ramona
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Mrs. burbank entertained a number
of friends informally last night at her
home on South Broadway.
Mrs. John d. Bicknell left yesterday
for the north to join her daughter Miss
Bicknell and accompany her home.
Mrs Miller and Miss Lottie Miller left
yesterday for an extended eastern tour.
They will visit Chicago and Boston be-
fore returning home.
Guards of Los Angeles Hive No. /,
Ladies of the Maccabees, will give a
Mayflower ball this evening at Illinois
hall. corner of Sixth and Broadway.
The grand march will commence at 8
o'clock.
Miss Olivia Swanson Of this city left
for Europe last Tuesday. in company
with party of friends. The young lady
will be absent about year and will
visit all the principal cities of interest
Miss Swanson will spend considerable
time with relatives in Sweden.
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THE POLITE WORLD

An underground picnic was the UNIQUE
and delightful entertainment given last
night at the home of Miss Keyser. on
South Grand avenue, under the auspiceS
of the Y w. G. A., the proceeds going 10
the fund for the purpose of sending d
delegate to the summer school at Mills
college. The affair was a decided sue
cess and the ingenuity of the young
ladies was much praised. The spacious
cellar of Miss Keyser's home was con-
verified into a rural spot pepper boughs
and greens acting as miniature woods
Clever signs were on the walls, and
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there were surprises in every nook and
corner. The ticket Of admittance also
insured the holder a fire and accident
policy. Lemonade, sandwiches and
cake constituted the conventional pic
mic refreshments. There was an elo-
quent grafton delivered by DIR. Frank
Billiard that sparkled with wit and hui
more; there were two delightful readings
by Miss Graham; piano solo by Miss
Jewel and a vocal solo by Mr.. Wycoff
The guests were made welcome by the
Busy Bee committee, Misses Brobst,
Bidwell, Brelsford, and Mrs. Bidison, as
sisted by Misses Teal, latham, Keyer
and the Misses Hull
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TOMORROW'S RACES
The Citrus Wheelmen Working Hard to In
sure Big Success

The Citrus Wheelmen are leaving no
stone unturned to insure the success OF
their big race meeting at Athletic park
tomorrow. The track has been put in
excellent order, with the keen-edged
Knippenberg as supervisor. The cracks
have been training hard all the week
and are certain to render good account
of themselves. Among those noticed
yesterday afternoon working under the
watchful eyes of their trainers were the
natty Smalley team in their attractive
grey and silver uniforms on their ''16 to
/" machines; Bob Terrill, who was
going very strong; Coulter, doing good
days work thoroughly satisfactory to
his admirers; Little "Knip," in new
sky-blue suit; Lanky Floyd Mcfarland;
Billy Burke, speeding with the Smalieys,
and Harmon, in yet another new suit.
The Citrus Wheelmen never do things
by halves. and their meet tomorrow
promises to be record breaker"
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The recent double execution in Chicago
and divers other instances of murder
ers reaching their ropes end in this
country prompts the encouraging re-
Election that juries have at last aband-
oned their custom of merely getting
''hung' themselves.