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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

United effort carried the mineral land bill
tn rough the House and the same kind OF
push and pull should be given to the bill
for the re-establishment OF hydraulic min
ing
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Prepare to honor the memory of Wash
ington.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Secretary Carlisle having been asked to
intervene in the Senatorial contest in
Kentucky, finds himself in a position
where he must either ask some Democrats
to vote against their party candidate or
some other Democrats to vote against the
administration money policy; and under
the circumstances it would not be sur
prising if he should decide that this is
very good time for cuckoo to neither cuck
nor koo.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

Because the Kaiser has abandoned his
proposed trip to the Mediterranean some
people think crisis is imminent but per-
haps it means only that he is having such
a good time at home he does not wish to
go abroad.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

By putting Morrison up for the Presi-
dency and Altgeld for Governor, the Illi-
nois Democrats show a thrifty desire to
have two corpses for one funeral and save
the expense OF making a double Job OF a
bad business.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

The Fresno WdtchmlGn has heard re-
port that Governor Budd and John Dag
gett are doing politics together for the
purpose OF crowding White out of re-
election as Senator, but it doesn't believe
Budd is in the game, in which case, of
course. there would be no conspiracy and
no reason either for running Daggett in
or even for pulling him off.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-21

TOWNSHIPS "Palacc Mixtures" 15clb. /.
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, April l2.-Fhe barometer
has fallen slowly from the Gulf coast
northWard To the Lake regions. and has
fallen rapidly north OF Lake Superior
and Montana. The depression which
was central over Colorado. Saturday
morning. is now central over Kansas,
The barometer being 29.31 at Dodge City.
\ second disturbance covers the region
north of Montana, where the barome-
ter is 20.24 There have been slight
changes in pressure at the Atlantic
coast stations and the barometer has
risen in Colorado. New Mexico and
western Texas.
1T decidedly warmer in the Lake re-
gions, upper Ohio valley and interior of
the middle Atlantic states. and decided
ly cooler from Dakota southwark to
Texas.
General rains have prevailed from
the Mississippi westward To the Rocky
Mountains. with light winds and prob
ably severe local storms from Texas
nOrtllward to Nebraska The weather
is cloudy. tonight. in the Mississippi
valley and New England 1t is clear
from the lower Lakes southwark to
Florida.
Generally fair weather will continue
in the districts on the Atlantic coast,
with rising temperature. Rain is indi-
Gated for the Mississippi valley. with
cooler, southerly winds and probably
severe local storms from Illinois. and
Missouri southwark over Arkansas and
northern Mississippi
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A ROYAL BANQUET.
Olympic Game Contestants
Dined by King of Greece.
In Speech Expresses Pleasure Of
People to Greet Them.
Tenders His Congratulations and Good
Wishes 10 the victors.

Athens, April IA grand banquet
which 26o guests were present, includ-
ing the organizers of the Olympian
games and the contestants Many
toasts We're given. The King made a
speech in French, in which he made
the following reference to the foreign
contestants, which ELECTED loud and
prolonged applause:
Let me express the pleasure all feel
in seeing you come here to take part
in the Olympian games. Your recep-
ton shows how the Greek people have
rejoiced to receive you. / seize this
occasion to extend my warmest con-
gratulations to the victors. Soon YOU
Will return to your homes 1 will not
say adieu to YOU. but au revoir Keep
good souvenir of us, do not forget the
enthusiastic welcome we have given
YOU
The King paid a special compliment
TO Louis. the Greek. who won the long
distance run from Marathon to Ath-
ems. The Queen was indisposed and
was unable to be present at the BAN
Guet. but sent god wishes to the con-
testants.
The bicycle race, today. 10 Mara
thon and back to Athens, So miles. was
won by ConstaEtides, Greek. His
time was hours. 30 minutes, 81 sec
Onds
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Is PER CENT.
First Dividend for the Credi-
tors of Booker Douglass.
Elections for Delegates to State
and District Conventions.
Horrible Death Of Young Girl at Five
Islands by Fire.

Richmond. April 12.-(Special)-At a
special session Of the court of insolvency
Saturday, in the Booker Douglass case,
dividend of u per cent. on claims that
have been proved was declared. Doug
lass was present at the court and sub
mitted himself to examination. He claims
that his property has been sacrificed by
the assignee. 1t was brought out in the
examination that Douglass was in the
habit of purchasing articles of mer-
chandise from Portland pawnbrokers. as
well as elsewhere. The statement pre-
viously published in the Journal to the
effect that Douglass case would be
Withdrawn from the courts was partially
verified by Saturdays proceedings. The
parties seem TO be in Il position to settle.
aud there is little doubt that Il com
promise Will be effected.
Republican caucus was held. Satur-
day afternoon. Edward Totman pre-
sided, c. w. Jack acting as secretary.
The following delegates We're chosen:
State convention. W. r. Han. A. w
Smith. George Newell and G. W. Jack
district convention. &. -. Newell. Edwin
Totman. Noble Maxwell. Or. G. q. Rowe.
The latter WIS chosen to fiji the vacancy
occaSioned in the town committee by the
death Of the late w. G. Weber Noble
Maxwell was made an additional mem
Der,
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THEY HIVE THE
q a IL.

Something that concerns every man is
what he shall wear to make the best APP
pearance with the least expenditure.
1t is a fact that there is nothing so
economical or suitable at all times and on
any occasion for Gcnlemens wear, as a
Black Clay worsted suit.
If 1t is for evening, Sunday, or holiday
wear, nothing is SO becoming to any gentle
man or more appropriate than Il full suit
of the above named fabric. and the same
goods in a coat and vest with a neat fancy
worsted pant is the most proper and dignfed
for Il professional or business man.
The BLACKLIST Clay worstcd suits are
conceded by the leading fashionable cloth
iers everywhere to be superior in quality,
make, and fit to anything in that line.
They are cut on the latest custom pat
terms, in an endless variety of shapes, styles.
and measurements to fit all forms, and
guaranteed to retain the shape until worn
out.
They will wear longer without shining
than any other clay worsted made.
If you have had trouble with your tailor,
if you desire to economic without injury to
your personal appearance. try one Of the
Blacklist warsted suits.
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LOVE OvERCOMES OBSTACLES.
Minnie Camper and Cortland Harris DEFY
Formers Father and are Married.

Newburg. n. Y. April 12.-News of the
recent romantic marriage of Miss Mimi.
Camden of Washington. n. c., to Cortland
Il. Harms a young man of Matteawan.
~ y, came out. last night. The bride is
the only daughter of a wealthy lumber
dealer at Washington. Mr.. Harris man
ages minstrel troupe part of the time
Last spring, while Harris was advance
agent for a circus company. he met Miss
camden in Il western New York town
where she was visiting relatives. Shs
was pretty young girl of 10, and it was
Il case of love at first sight.
When Mr.. Harris left town. he carried
the picture of the Southern beauty with
him. Soon afterward. Miss Camden re-
turned to her home in Washington. In
the meantime. the couple correspondent
Mr.. Camden intercepted one of Harris
letters, one day last January. and there
followed stormy scene between him
ana his daughter. Miss Camden. the same
day. hastily left her home. and two days
later appeared at Matteawan. where she
was welcomed by her lover.
The couple intended to get married at
once. Mr.. Camden. however, reached
Matteawan on Il train the same day. be-
tore the ceremony could be performed.
He met Harris at the Commercial hotel.
and after an angry interview with him
left i'm triumph for his Southern home,
taking his daughter with him.
Harris received a telegram. last Tues
day evening. from his affianced dated
Cold Spring. n. Y. She said she had
again escaped from her father and would
meet him at that village. Harris and
another young man drove to Cold Spring
the same evening. The following day
the former was married to Miss Camden
the ceremony being performed by JUS
tice of the peace at Cold Spring.
The couple are spending a few DAYS OF
their honeymoon in Matteawan. Miss
Camden was accompanied North by Miss
Kate Quinn. Harris has written to his
brides father, and the couple are looking
for forgiveness from him by mail or wire
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ELECTION IN CUBA.
Very Light Vote and Little Interest-Patriot:
Keep Spanish Very Busy.

Havana, April Reflections for %
members of the Cortes was held, today
me candidates of the Union Constitu-
tionai party We're the only ones In the
fieid. the other parties declining 10
take part in the elections. The yo,.
was extremely light. there being M
ANIMATION. Several of the elected SER
we'd in the last Cortes
Numerous encounters between Gov
eminent troops and rebels bands are
reported from the different provinces.
mere mas been considerable fighting
around the trocha. the military line
across the island
Parties of insurgents recently en-
tered the province of Havana from the
east. They appear to be gathering near
the trocha. Gen. AroIes reports that
the operations against Maceo are con
tinued day and night. The town of
Cuatro Caminos. province of Havana
mas been burned by the rebels under
Mirabel.
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MATABELE REVOLT SPREADING.
Force Of Whites Near Buiwayo Has Fierce
Encounter With Natives.

London. April IA dispatch dated
buluwayo. yesterday, says that mes
sengers have arrived there and rerort
that large force of Matabeles at
lacked Captain Brand and his party of
100 men. "A lager was formed, which
was completely surrounded by tn,
blacks
The whites made desperate fight,
and when all the ammunition was ex.
naasted and the Maxim gun disabled,
tney fought their way through the
lines of the Matabeles, losing five killed
and Ii wounded.
The Matabeles were armed with
Martini rifles. 1t is estimated that
they lost lao killed and wounded. Mat
ters are daily becoming more serio rs,
and the rising is rapidly spreading.
A dispatch from Pretoria says that
two large Matabele regiments are kill
ing oxen and holding war dances, ~
miles from BuluwayO.
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THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Annual Sermon by Bishop MerriIl-The Exes.
cises Of Saturday and Sunday.

Auburn, April l2.-At the Maine Metho-
Bishop Merrill preached the annual ser
mon from Corinthians. SO. For we are
laborers together with God" AT the af-
ternoon service, three elders and three
deacons were ordained. In the evening
an address was given by Rev. DR.. Ham
ilton, corresponding secretary OF the
Freedmen Aid and Southern Educational
Society.
Saturday the following delegates
We're elected to the general conference:
Rev. George d. Lindsay, Portland
Rev. w. +. Berry, Waterville; alter
mates. Rev. f. S. Stackpole, Auburn
Rev. D. e. Holt. Kent's Hill
II. l.. Williams was transferred from
the Wisconsin conference. John g.
Howard from New Brunsw lex, and
William Cashmere from Montreal t.
the Maine conference.
Rev. A. c. Ratclff was given per
mission to withdraw, to join the Con
gregationalists.
The bishop examined and received
candidates for membership in the con
florence.
Resolutions We're passed eXLreSsir :
disapproval of certain Biblical crit
cism and re-afiirining the faith of the
Maine conference in the Bible as in
spred.
AT the annual meeting of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society. Mrs
c. w. Gallagher of Kent's Hill, was
elected president; Mrs. c. +. Palmer
of Saco. recording secretary.
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A FATAL SPREE.
A CarousaI at Danbury, CT,
Has a Terrible Ending.
Frank Ketchum Killed and Willis
TomIinson Perhaps Fatally Shot
BY Vim. Flitcroit Into Whose House They
We're Trying to Break.

Danbury. CT, April l2.-This city was
the scene OF a shooting affair early this
morning. that may result in a double
murder. VIM. Flitcroft. who did the
shooting, is under arrest His victims
We're Frank ketchum. 81 Osborne street.
and Willis Tomlinson. 62 Beaver street
The former was killed and the latter
MORALLY injured.
ketchum and Tomiinson We're two of
party of four young men who were on
q lark. Saturday night. Early this
morning, they went to II Wildman's
Lane. where Mary Fisher, Lizzie
.O'Erien, and Flitcroft lived The young
men We're refused admittance. They
tried to break into the place, whereup-
on Flitcroft appeared and told them to
desist threatening to shoot if they did
not obey. The young men persisted and
Fiitcroft finally fired.
The party ran to Main street where
ketchum laid down and expired He
had been shot in the heart Tom!nsor
then said that he had been shot and
was removed to the hospital Torllin-
son was hit in the neck and face by
the shot.
Flitcroft. the two women, and the
companions of the men shot were ar
rested. ketchum was 20 years old H.
was employed by Breckerle & Co. hat
manufacturers. His father is in bust
ness III New York city. Tomlinson's
parents reside in Danbury Both are
we'll known and belong to good fam
lilies.
A couple of months ago a party
broke into the same house and Fit
croft was badly pummelled. He had
his assa:lant arrested, and il is said
the police advised him to use a gun IL
another incident of the kind occurred.
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PiTTSFIELD REPUBLICANS.
Elect Town Committee and State and Dstric,
Convention Delegates.

Pittsfield. April 2.-(Special )-Pittsiiel,
Republicans, Saturday afternoon. opene,
the campaign by a large and enthusiast,
caucus in Union hall. Prof. O. II. Drak.
was made chairman and II. c. Pooler
secretary.
The following town committee was
chosen: Frank W. Hovey Gordon Dob
son. Oramel Murray, AlonZo Burse, c
Burns.
Delegates to the State convention were
chosen as follows: J. Il. Connor, O. S
Haskell. +. r. Carr II. s. Nickerson
n. f. Corey. DR.. l.. A. Merritt j. +
Braillier.
District convention delegates wer,
chosen as follows: William DobSon
Frank w. Hovey, o. A. Goodwin. c. /;
Haskell. Oramel Murray, A. II. Burse
John "A. Barnes, Pectruel Holmes.
These delegates favor Hon. Seth L. Mil
li<en for Congress and Forrest Goodwin
for district delegate to the rational con-
vention. with their best wishes that Reed
may be nominated for the next Presi-
A.
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ADVISE MODERATION.
German Papers Give Spain Good Advice on
the Cuban Resolutions.

Berlin. April 12.--In regard to the ac-
ton of the United States Congress con-
corning Cuba, the Post expresses the
hope that the Spanish cabinet, in the
interest of maintaining good relations
with the government at Washington,
will prevent any demonstrations against
the United States and keep the public
calm. The anti-American disturbances.
the Post says. might enlarge the Cuban
situation into general internal crisis
full OF danger to Spain.
The Neuste Nachrichten expresses
the belief that the Madrid cabinet will
show the greatest prudence and de-
liberation in judging the decision of the
American Congress in the Cuban mat
ter.
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SPANISH ELECTIONS.
Much Observation-Disclosures Charged TO Minis.
terial Agents Disturbances Reported.

Madrid. April l2-Elections for mem
bels of the Cortes We're held, today.
and were very animated. Up to 80
tonight, the results. except in few
Isolated cases. are unknown. 1t is be-
lieved that in Madrid five Conserve
tives and two Liberals have been re
turned. 1t is rumored hat tie minis
try's electoral agents have been guilty
of great abuses.
lelesias, the leader of the Spanish
Socialists. has been victorious in Bill
bao. defeating a wealthy shipbulder
named Rivas, who. it is reported. paid
$40 vote
II is rumored that there are distul-
Dances in lgualala. province of BARGE
Iona. and that incendiaries have an
piled the torch to a factory belonging
to the Liberal candidate
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WILL MAKE IT INTERESTING.
Spanish Diplomacy Viii! Work Europe. |,
Case Of War With United States.

Madrid. April ,2.-The newspaper.
here are angry with the American i'll
fies and courts for acquittinE the men
accused of being fiiibusterers. Tie
Epoca says if there is conflict be-
tween Spain and the Unitau States
Spanish diplomacy will succeed in a
few weeks in baking the European
question interesting to all powers hay-
ing colonies in the new world. The
paper insinuates that Spain will obtain
European aid.
a majority of the papers express the
hope that the government will decline
any mediation proffered by President
Cleveland
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HIT BY A TRAIN.
North Berwick Man and Child Injured BY tn
Cars. Saturday Night.

Portland. April l2-Herbert G. Phinney.
a tin box maker, of North Berwick. dur
ing the night was walking on the Boston
& Maine track in that town, with small
child in his arms when he perceived a
train approaching. He stepped on the
other track directly in front of another
track going in the opposite direction.
He threw the child to one side. and il is
feared that the child's back is broken.
PhinneyS foot WAS crushed. He was
brought here. this morning. and the foot
was amoutated at the Maine General
hOSpifnI
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CHELSEA REPUBLICANS
Elect Delegates to Attend State and District
Conventions. This Week.

Chelsea, April 12.-(SpeciaD.- The
Republicans of Chelsea met in caucus
al the Town hail. Saturday afternoon
for the purpose of electing delegates
and alternates to attend the state and
district conventions at Waterville and
Portland respectively April IS and Il.
The following were chosen for the
State convention at Portland: J. s.
kenney. j. Fl. Yeaton, j. ]. McKenna
alternates. w. II. Searles, j. Fl. Hunt.
George w. Hayes; for the district con-
vention. Charles A. Jones. George W.
Stone. Charles Fl. Watson; alternates,
Eugene II. Collins. Henry c. Law
renee, Charles W. Whitman
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A DRY SUNDAY.
The Raines Bill Closes Almost EVER Bar in,
New York City.

new YORK. April l2-The Raines' liquor
law was again strictly enforced In This
city. today. being even more generally
observed than Sunday last the Violations
OF It's letter and spirit being fewer.
Inc restaurant men had time to remove
tneir bars from their eating rooms and
consequently nearly all these places were
open. The saloons with the inevitable ex-
ceptions. We're tightly closed and their
interiors exposed
vry large business in TASKS and bot
tie1 peer was done by the saloons last
night. but outside of such supplies N NAV
be said this was the driest day New York
ever felt.
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Nervous

People find just the help they so much
need, in Hoods Sarsaparilla. Ii fur
nishes the desired strength by puri-
flying, vitalizing and enriching the
blood, and thus builds up the nerves.
tones the stomach and regulates the
whole system. Read this:
81 want to praise Hoods Sarsaparilla.
My health run down, and had the grip.
After that, my heart and nervous system
were badly affected, SO that could not do
my own work. Our physician gave me
some help, but did not cure. decided
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. Soon could
do all my own homework. have taken
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BURNED TO DEATH.
Mildred Sudds OF Five Islands Fatally Burned
in a Brush Fire.

Bath, April l2.-Word was re-
ccived here today from the Five Islands
stating that Mildred Sudds, the s-year-od
daughter OF farmer, was fatally burned
while watching brush fire. The child S
clothing caught fire, and, in spite of the
fact that her grandmother, who was the
first to discover her danger. plunged the
child into q brook. the burns Inflicted
injuries which proved fatal in very few
hours.
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Latest from Spanish Elections.

London. April PA dispatch from
Madrid says that official data at hand
at midnight. indicates the election OF
$50 Conservatives. 81 Liberals. s Dissent
Conservatives, 5 Carlists, and 20 candi-
dates politics unknown.
All Socialists candidates in Catalonia
We're defeated. Gen. Francois De Bour-
bon. Pretender to the throne of France
was elected in Gracia, a suburb of Bar
celona.
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The Penobscot Free OF Ice.

oarSor, April 12.-The Pen0bscot
river opened to navigation. today.
The annua! meeting of the Phillips
& Rangeley Railroad Company will be
held at Phillips. Wednesday, April Is,
at 10 a. NJ. The number of directors
will be fixed and the new board
elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-13

The 1Oo-mile relay race from San Fran
cisco TO Alameda. to San Jose, was con-
tested. Sunday. by ten crack clubs and
resulted In a victory for the Bay CITY
wheeimen. whose favorite. Charles
Wells crossed the line two feet In adj
vance OF the Garden City club flyer. Otto
Zeigler, In 4.J6.12 3-5. u
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Cured

Hoods Pills with Hoods Sarsaparila,
and they have done me much good.
will not be without them. have taken 10
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and through
the blessing of God, it has cured me.
mer, and l am thankful to say l am
well. Hoods Pills when taken with
Hoods Sarsaparilla help very much"
MRS. M. NJ. MESSENGER, Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures prove that
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Washington Forecast.

Washington. April 12.-Forecast for
Monday For New England, generally
fair: probably cloudy in the morning:
warmer; southerly winds.
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EVAN IS HOTEL,
Gardner. Me.
w. FL. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie r. Bunker,
Manager.
Good Lives.v Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
....AND....
Lighted by Electricity.
Bates: $500 per- dtsy.
FAIR AND WARMER.

Monday: Fair weather; warmer:
southwest winds.
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Congressman Morse Declines denomination,

Boston. April Fin a letter to the
constituents of the 18th Congressional
district, Elijah A. Morse declares that
he will not be candidate for renomi-
nation The condition of his health he
gives as the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-13

The steamer City of Dallas. before re-
ported with her machinery seriously
damaged. foundered, Friday, so miles
from Colon. A boat with the captain and
portion of the crew there. Sunday. As
sistance is being sent to the passengers,
landed at Concepcione river