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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

man, the ideal presidential candidate of
very many Americans, the man who
occupies the speakers chair and whose
impress is found upon the creditable work
of the Republican ma jority in the House
upon Senator Hale and his able colleague
the president of the Senate; upon the
quiet and indefatigable Dingley, the stall
wart champion, Boutelle, the efficient
chairman of public buildings, Mr..
Millikcn; surely ut such Il time there
is live interest in at least briefly re-
viewing what these men have done,
the better to understand what they
are doing. Indeed every public spirited
citizen should be interested in what these
men are doing, for they are among the
most conspicuous participants in affairs
SO important that the whole civilized
world is auxiously watching every one of
the important legislative moves; the dis
posal Of grave questions of finance,
national credit and foreign relations.
Theirs is q record that we do not think
has ever before been made by state
delegation in Congress, and it has come
about in the natural order Of events, and
in recognition Of eminent ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Hon. William P. Frye.

A few weeks ago Hon. William P. Frye
where were assembled prominent men
from all parts of the country. Mr.. Frye s
subject was American shipping, As
those who know him best would expect
his speech was eloquent and it gave evil
denoe of "a vast amount of statistical in
formation at command. But so mastery
was his treatment of the subject so
clearly did he bring out the different
phases of it, that among the able men
who spoke on that occasion his far sur
passed any other effort of the evening
This fact was commented upon by the lead
ing journals of that city, although those
who have followed Mr.. Fryes brilliant
and scryiceable career in the House and
Senate saw nothing surprising in the fact
that he made the best speech of the occa-
sion, especially as the subject was one in
which he has long been interested.
William p. Frye is the son Of Col. John
NJ. Frye, one Of the early settlers of Lew
iston and one OF its most influential citi-
zens His grandfather was Gen. Joseph
Frye of Revolutionary war fame. After
graduating from Bowdoin in 1850, Mr..
Frye entered upon the study of law in the
office of William Pitt Fessenden. He be-
gan his professional career in Rockland,
but soon after removed to Lewiston. His
growth as LAWYER was as rapid rs it was
substantial. He WAS elected attorney
general of the State in 1867 and during
the three terms he administered the
duties of that office me conducted several
celebrated cases and won an enviable
reputation not confined to the limits of
his own State.
Prior to that time. however, he had
represented Lewiston in the Maine House
for three terms, 1861. 1862 and 1867. In
1864, he was presidential elector He
was mayor of Lewiston in 1866 and 1867.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
HON. THOMAS B. REED, OUR next PRESIDENT.

He was member of the Republican
national executive committee in 1872,
was reelected in 1876 and again in 1885,
In the national Republican conventions he
was a delegate in 1879, 1876 and 1880
He succeeded Mr.. Blaine as chairman of
the Republican State committee in 1881.
Ten years before this he first took his
seat in the national House where he rem
dered continuous service until 1889 when
he was chosen to fill the vacancy in the
Senate occasioned by the resignation of
Mr.. Blaine and has since been reelected
three times without opposition. While
in the House he served on the judiciary
and the ways and means committees and
it is believed would have been chosen
speaker of the 47th Congress had he not
resigned to enter the Senate.
At that time his eminent abilities were
recognized on all sides. Mr.. Frye may be
justly termed born orator. To logical
thought. and splendid command of
language he adds charm that is almost
as indetinable as it is effective. There
has been no more vigorous champion of
Republican principles than be. His ser
vices on the campaign platform have been
in great demand for the past 80 years
He has no peer ON the stump and few
equals, Even his political opponents are
as interested in what he has to say ss are
his political friends, though their feelings
must De of a variety altogether different.
| for Mr.. Frye has pronounced convictions
to which he gives utterance courageouSly
and he presents them so logically and
| intersperses them with humor which Is so
contagious that there is to those who
differ with him, cold comfort In what he
has to say. Moreover he 10 an intense
American. His militant ancestry may
be somewhat responsible for this but the
fact remains that there is always practical
wisdom back of any position he may
assume.
Mr. Frye is always conspicuous figure
in debate upon all the great national
questions, and for several years the words
of no member of Congress have exerted
greater influence than his. He has been
identified with shaping much of the most
| important legislation, which the Republi
can party has been responsible for In the
past go years The excellent work he did
upon the Geneva award in the House he
carried to completion in the Senate. In
the latter body he has just been reap
| pointed to the craftsmanship of the com
mittee on commerce before which some
all matters pertaining to the general
commerce OF the country and he has a.
ways been successful In passing the
measures he reported. Probably no man
is more familiar than he with matters
pertaining to our fishery relations with
Canada, and Hike Mr.. Dingley the subject
OF American shipping is one In which he
has taken deep interest.
Mr. Frye's election as president of the
present Senate was recognized by all
parties as "A deserved tribute TO him and
he has presided with the impartiality.
wisdom and grace, which were naturally
expected to characterize his performance
Of the duties of presiding officer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

have made excellent campaign docu-
ments.
Mr. Halc's distinguished career could
have been easily prophesied by those who
followed hi, earlier record. His ancestry
was among the best New England has
afforded. Thomas Hale OF Hertfordshire,
Eng. who came with his wife TO this
country in 1885 bringing a letter of in
PRODUCTION to Gov. Winthrop was direct
ancestor Senator Halos father was
James Sullivan Hale and his mother was
Betsey Staples of an old family in the
town OF Turner, where Mr. Hale was
born June 9. 1886. From Hebron Acad
envy Hale entered the law Office of Howard
& Strout, PORTLAND, and was admitted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

speeches on this subject attracted good
deal of attention throughout the country.
In fact whatever Senator Hale has to say
upon any important matter before the
Senate is sure of an attentive audience.
He speaks calmly but forcefuliy and with
pleasing style of delivery, and even his
extcmporaneous speeches do not require
revision He can he equally felicitous in
the dgniiied discussion OF matters OF
state and in the wit and repartee OF after
dinner exercises, and his printed speeches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

the bar in 1857.
He was not 81 when he began the prac-
tlse OF law in the town of Orland but
soon removed to Ellsworth to become
partner In the law firm of Robinson &
Hale. Mr.. Hale applied himself to his
profession assiduously for ten years with
such results as must have exceeded his
anticipations For several years after the
death Of his partner, Mr.. Robinson, Mr..
Emery, at present Judge of the supreme
court, was the Junior partner of the firm,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

speak anothe- word until you have them
Look a, that hve-pound trout. Isn't tina; daisy
And how did / get them down here Why
found that the laws OF the State OF Maine were
against my bringing them along down. | found
that the laws OF the State OF NewYork were
against It, and the Government laws too. But that
didn't bother me. Not bit OF II. Wait minute
now. There goes want to see. You sit
right where you Don't move. II you do you
may no, see me for a month but II you walt III
come back in a minute"
THE TROUT WERE HERE. ANYWAY
Ely Rods" minute heightened into fifteen. but
she came back at last. Il think I've got him. oh,
Where was I? Well, never mind how did 1t. but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
EIIEN TERRY ~ 1851.

From Theodor Fontaine's Aus England
Puck w,s acted by child n blond. roguish
girl about ten years old. This was well devised
and accords with the traditional IDEAS OF Rooh
Goodfellow Tho costume was well chosen dark
brownsh-red garment. trimmed with boodred
moss and lichens: n similar crown was on the
blond somewhat dishevelled hair. Arms thfn and
bare and as long though she belonged TO the
Clan Campbell whose arms reach 10 the knees
I'm theory am thoroughly agreed with this way OF
representing puck. but in practice there VIII be
always great difficulties This ten-year-old. Miss
Ellen Terry was downright ntolerable, pre-
cocious. genuine English. ill-bred. unchldlike
child. Nevertheless the impression OF her mere
a grown-up puck with a full neck and round
arms Let me record the way In which. on two
occasions when he has 10 hasten. Puck dsap-
peared The first time he seemed 70 stand upon
a board which with one sudden pull 5erked him
behind the coulisse the second time he actually
few like an arrow through the air. Both times
by machinery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
IN THE INTEREST OF ECONOMY.

From The Washington Posi-.
81 have been reading that story about Chicken.
ing giving me a knife with champagne opening
attachment" remarked Representative Hull. OF
Iowa a short time ago. "and It's going the rounds
lust as every good story does that Is printed In
The Post But did any Of you ever hear CHECKER
ings cigar story? , ~
"Chickering lives at the Hamilton when in WASH
ineton There is a big family smoking-room In the
house where all the Congressman gather around .
centre table and hold tobacco congress every
eveninC Chickerng used 10 come down every night.
and before taking his seat plunge hts hand into
an inner pocket and draw out handful Of fine
cigars He used to pass them around and to the
credit of those assembled. be II said they always
did him the honor 10 accept One night Chickering,
after passing them around, asked how they liked
his cigars Oh they all liked them exceedingly
ing a connoisseur.
- We'll said the New-Yorker. they ought to b
good ones. / raised the tobacco myself. my
farm In Lewis County. and on rainy days. when
ne can't do anything else my hired man. who Is
something OF genius goes into the barn and rolls
up a quantity of tobacco into cigars and sends them
''The smoking party didn't say much. In fact,
an Impressive silence fell upon the assemblage. and
opened It. and threw his cigar into the gutter
'.'The next evening Chickerng again took his seat
ut the festive smoking board and. usual pulled
out q handful Of cigars. which he volunteered TO
to pass around. But the party concluded II wanted
no more OF his Lewis County stogies. and every
man excused himself by saying he already sup
piled With smoking material. After that ChckcTing
:moked his own cigars. being unable to place one
for love or money"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
lord GROWERS MISTAKE.

.,s EGYPTIAN POLICY AND ITS ENORMOUS
cosT TO THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT
,,.v that Great Britain is about to embark
another Nile campaign, the ultimate aim Of
hitch avowedly is the reconouest Of the Soudan,
be OF interest to briefly recall the circum-
...cse under which she compelled Egypt to
",,aon II about twelve years ago. The blame
.,.roe 10 one man, Lord Cromer. ard upon his
.od shoulders must rest the responsibility for
".,sral Gordon's death and the immense loss of
a.,sh and Egyptian life and treasure sacrificed
= tho operations against the Soudanese since
ss, English politicians used to assert that there
-ors two public servants who had cost their
rn,ry millions OF dollars; the Lord Chief JUS
,,os Cockburn. BY the negligence and carelessness
.,,ch ne displayed at Geneva In his preparation
:, the British brief for the Alabama Arbitration
commission. and Mr.. Bonnar. who soon after the
,.uverv of the Alabama award was deprived Of
hts nost Of Envoy at Berpe for having failed TO
yarn his Government in time Of what they de-
Jared 10 have been the prcjudiced and unscrupu-
,,us character CT Judge Staempfii, the Swiss pres
isent Of the Commission To these names the
English may now. with far greater cause. adj
that Of Lord Cromer. who. II the estimate OF his
value 10 the State depended upon the expense in
which he has involved his country. would deserve
Mace upon the very throne Of England
Not that Lord Cromer's honesty or integrity Is
open to question. for there Is no public servant
who, amid unlimited opportunities of acquiring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
ROD AND GUN ENTHUSIASTS.
THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WAS
THEIRS LAST WEEK
FLY ROD" GOT HER TROUT HERE, LAW OR NJ
LAVA HALF BREED INTERPRETER AND
HIS CHARGES - FERoCIous-
LOOKING COON.
LOOKING COON

I'D rather 70 fshin' than go TO Heaven You
I've caught more fish a fly than any other
woman in the world
These the words that greeted Tribune re-
porter when he asked Miss Cornelia I. CROSBY
better known as Fly Rod" for short interview
Fly Rod is 'corker." hustler, a-anylh'"s
that means business and enterprise. She did more
work at the Sportsmen's Show than ten men, Inc
bright red feather ir her hat could be seen In 1--WE
six different places at once and her green
leather dress flashed here and there as its wearer
darted after men and women 10 persuade them 10
spend their and their winters and ali their
lives and. perhaps just little portion OF thel
thereafter" in the woods and upon the lakes ana
streams OF Maine. This Is her second visit TO the
Sportsmens Show. as she in charge OF an eX-
hibt there last year. This she was so busy
that a conversation with her was almost impossi-
BILE for any length OF time She would barely settle
herself down to talk when some old friend or guile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

the nsh are here got Them down in the State
fshcar. little personal influence! friend OF
mine just asked me out % dinner and told him
that II he would furnish the crackers and cheese
and the beer I'd come. / don't care for all this
style I'd rather go out with old friend to
quiet supper than 20 TO the Waldorf. How long
have 1 been In the woods? Nearly all my life.
was born In the little village OF Phillips. not far
from the Rangeley Lakes. Most OF my schooling
got at little country schoolhouse. but did man
age TO 20 to boarding school for two years. Went
10 Augusta to school Was a schoomate OF a
daughter OF James g. Blaine. you know. Ye-up
But II has not been all play with me have
dear old mother up In Maine to take care OF. Say.
have you SEN my tackle? Here's hundred-dollar
fishing rod that was given to me. And this dress!
wish you would mention this dress. 1t was given
10 me- too. Made In Paris Made OF green leather!
Leather tanned In Paris! Long leggings. short
skirt waist ana cap with red feather! Don't you
think IT'S q beauty? II do live up In Maine II
isn't too far away to have good things.
81 want TO tell you pretty good story Some OF
these New-Yorkers don't know much. a man came
up to my camp and wanted to shoot deer one
morning ne went out and guess what he shot
donkey. Ye-up. donkey that belonged 10 the
camp. and he paid 800 to keep the thing quiet on,
I can't tell you the mans name. That would be
too much Of q good thing. But l didn't get any OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
BIRDHOUSE on A MOUNTAIN TOP.

From The San Francisco Call.
on the northern slope OF Mount Tamalpais. in
plain sight OF of the numerous trails leading
up from Ross Valley. is one OF the most interesting
looking birdhouSes TO be found anywhere Tho
miniature house itself is not so unusual looking.
but It's position is strange one invountary asks.
How did II get there
The tiny structure is fastened TO the top OF one
OF the highest pine trees in the vicinity. The tree
is dead. and perhaps has been for some time. The
top is at least seventy feet from the ground The
trunk very slender and II the tree were
young and sprIngy would not support man that
he could climb TO the top and nall the birdhouse In
place.
How long the brdhouse has been in it's present
position is another question hardly possible to
swer. II looks weatherworn but seems 10 be In
good condition otherwise. The supports that fasten
II 10 the tree are apparently strong enough 10 hold
II In its present position for long time.
Nobody living In the vicinity knows anything
about the origin OF the brdhouse. Some say IL
has been there for twenty years and others say
only a short time. There seems but one solution
OF the way in which II got into its present LOFTY
position. and that is that a number OF years ago.
grew close to It, up which somebody climbed and
fastened the brdhouse in place. The tree that was
used ladder was afterward cut down The
quaint old structure its lofty percn always seems
TO have tenants,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

the money ! saw him this morning. and' putting
one OF her hands to her and waving 1t sofuy
to and fro. II asked him II that donkey had ever
winked again. He didn't say much. but acted as II
he wanted me to keep quiet / don't oiame nii
But there are others Send me the paper with your
story IN It. will you. l am 80 busy nave no time
to read the papers. You know how 1t L. Now.
don't forget" Another possible victim happened
along, and "Fly-Rod" dartsd OF to secure the prize
HE SERVED UNDER CUSTER.
One Of the most popular and attractive exhibits IN
the Madison Square Garden during the show was
that containing the Indians. Bear Cher, his pretty
wife. Na-to-ap-se and the laughing. Growing young
ster. Na-to-yo not lacking for company at any
time. afternoon or evening The Interpreter, Will
and has an interesting history. He consented TO
tell short story OF his life TO Tribune reporter
who asked him to do so. He said: II am half
breed of the Blackfoot nation was DOTH 81 AZ
Fort Benton. Montana. in 1858, and until was NJ
teen years old | lived with the Indians. learning
their language and their customs. In fact would
have learned no others II ! mad not joined custer
in 1874 a scout. Then. OF course my cohtact VIII,
the soldiers and with the other Indians who could
speak both English and the dialect enabled me 10
gain fairly good knowledge OF English MY nrsi
trip with Custer was to the Black Hills in 1874
was with him all through that campaign ana IN
1876 started with him for the Little Big Horn. !
was with Custer at that time. and barely escaped
the fate that he met: l. together Win zen o.ner
scouts lay hidden in the bush for hours;
surrounded by bowling yelling mob of Sioux ana
Cheyennes Only four of these eleven men man
aged to escape and join Reno the next day. The
other seven were murdered by the Indians. -
MY next affair with the Indians was IN the Nez
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
CHRISTMAS ROMAN PALACE.
POPE LEO HAS GIVEN HER THE PALAZzo
ALTEMPO-A BIT OF ITS HISTORY.

ALTEMPO-A BIT OF ITS HISTORY.
The Queen Regent OF Spain having expressed .
desire to possess a palace in Rome. Pope Leo has
just presented to Her Majesty the magnificent
Palazzo Altempo. which he lately bought for 100000
francs The Palazzo Altempo formerly mon
astery. which Cardinal Marco Altempo had rebuilt
and embeshed. Toward the year 1910 there re-
mained Of the ilustrous Atempo family only
Donna Lucreta and a cousin Count Albert. For
family interests 1t decided that the cousins
should marry. After few years Count Albert
died. leaving a daughter. who did not long survive
him. and 80 his widow remained sole heiress to
the great patrtmony OF the Altempo.
In 1850 when the French troops In Rome
one fine morning the Countess perceived from her
window a remarkably handsome soldier In the
dragons, who was performing some military SER
vice. The Countess made some pretext to send for
him. and thus made his acquaintance Under the
circumstances It only natural that this ripened
into something warmer. and IT not long before.
through her influence the dragon, Jules Hardoin
by name, was made officer whereupon he mar
ried and quilted the army.
This second marriage not more fortunate
than the first. Within a year the Countess died,
leaving a baby girl. who soon followed her. OF
immense possessions OF the ancient and enormously
wealthy family of Atempo passed 10 the ex-sol-
der who was invested by Pope Plus TX with the
title Of Duke OF Gallese. The second wife OF the
Duke Donna Natalia Lezzani. a beautiful girl
OF a distinguished family or this marriage, the
Duke had two children-the eldest, Don Luis be-
Of the most fashionable matrons at present in
Roman society. The young Princess Sophi de Gall
lese Is to be at every arlstocratc entertain
ment at Rome. and Is beautiful g. she is pop
ular. The romantic career OF the French Dragon,
who developed into Duke Galese. has been made
the theme OF one Of Marion Crawford's most sue
cessful novels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

EACH ostrches. fr I'm 800 to $3.50 each; Cuban
parrots with green bodies. red threats and white
heads. from 81 to 81 50 each; Brazilian parrots
with green bodies. blue threats and yellow ana
blue heads. from Sc to IS each; African parrots.
with gray bodies and red tails. from IS to $l0
each. and cockatoos, with gray backs and red
breasts and heads. from So TO $50 each; with
white bodies and different colored topknots. from
s. to SIS each Black cockatoos, which are ex-
tremely scarce. are virtually all sold In Europe
Wild animals which are brought to this coun.
try are SubJect to an import duty OF 20 per cent
I'D valOrem. Birds are admitted free OF duty, al
though their owners have to enter them at the
Custom-houses of the ports at which they are
received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
MYTHOLOGY THAT DIDN'T FIT.
.om The bloomington Eye.

From The Bloomington Eye
The unmusical manager who protested when he
found n norformer I'm his orchestra holding his bow
during "A rest saying to him. Il don't pay you to
rest" the same one who. on another occasion.
experimenting the arrangement OF some per
formers who were representing allegorical char
acters.
Here In front" said the author OF the piece which
was TO be- given I'VE will put the nine muses..
Mine muses." exclaimed the MANAGE contempt.
space wouldn't they? We will have thirty-sx
muses."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
DROPPING THE oh"


From The Louisville Commercial
The lordlv EnglIshman who came to this country
on a touring trip giving his Impressions OF what
he had seen and heard. He was OF the opinion that
American education is very defective.
For Instance" rawed the Brtton. II hear you
say: Where am l at" Instead OF where IL me
'atY"
The Englishman's opinion IN regard to American
educa ton are no longer regarded ~ nnai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

less looking stranger would come along. and OF
she would 20 again.
A; last the reporter managed 10 corner her anu
she said: You how II is don't have any
time 10 myself Just what have accom-
plished. ] got this exhibit together. broushi me
loe-cabin down from Maine / brought down the
man that hewed the logs. ! brought down nve
other men-some OF the best guides In the state.
And even then | want satisfied. Have you seen
nv FISH? Well now you come right along. won