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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
COMMITTED.
Hammond and His Companions WIN Not

Die.
Pretoria, April 29.-The sentences OF
death imposed upon John Hays Ham
mond, the American engineer; Col.
Francis Rhodes, brother of Cecil
Rhodes, formerly premier of Cape Col
ony; Lionel Phillips president of the
Chamber of Mines of Johannesburg,
and George Farrar, proprietor of Coun-
try Life, of johannesburg, have been
committed.
London, April 29.-The secretary OF
state for the colonies, Right Hon. Jo-
seph Chamberlain, has received the fol.
lowing dispatch, dated today at Pre-.
toria, from Sir Jadewitt, the British
agent there:
'Leyds secretary of state for the
Transvaal, has just told me that the
sentences of death had been taken off
the four prisoners, Hammond, Rhodes,
Farrar and Phillips. 1t is undecided
what punishment will be substituted
The executive council is now engaged
in considering the sentences of all the
prisoners"
Washington, d. c., April 29.--Secre
tary Olney today received a cablegram
from Vice Consul General Knight at
Cape Town, stating that he has been
officially informed that the death sen.
tence of John Hays Hammond has been
committed,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
The Same ching.

Binks-Did you ever see drunken
man trying to ride bicycle?
Tinlts-No, but I have often watched
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Topics.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
On tha Rollinp wave.

she-Take care, Alfred! That isn't
the remedy for sea-sickness. Don't you
zee the bottle is marked "poison?"
HoAThat's tho one ! waut.--Txuth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
In Washington.

First Citizen-I just passed Senator
Bomhshell. Never saw him look so
happy.
Second Citizen-Perhaps he's discov-
cred new casus belli.-Brooklyn Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01

court on that day, made similar plee.
This course, it was thought, would have
the effect to mitigate the severity of
their sentence, but it turns out that it
did not
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Ah Important Point,

! Mr.. Aslsin-My precious one, will you
share my LOTT
Precious One-Is there mortgage on
it2-Detroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01

London, April 2s.-In the house of
commons Tuesday Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain, secretary of state for the colonies,
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
LETTERS OF CONCENTRATION.
Major Mckinley Recsiyes Pleasant Words
from EXPIRES. Harrison and Others.

Canton. O.. Nov. 1.-THE following
letter has been received by Major Me-
Ainley from eX-President Harrison:
The use of the mails instead of the
"ires as the carrier of my congratula-
tons does not imply that they are less
but rather that they are more thought
Iul and deliberate. 1t is great honor.
indeed, when a personal success is
identified with a great national triumph.
The issues forced to the front by the
Chicago platform put the fight on such
lines that the Republican party could
use the old breaStworks and make an
nnfailing appeal to the patriotism of
he South, as well as the North. | sin
cerely hope that you may be given the
wisdom and strength needed in this
emergency to restore and establish the
prosperity of the Nation"
The following is an extract of a con-
Sratulatory letter from Whitelaw Reid :.
1 did not burden you with an addition
% the rush of congratulatory kilograms
you know how we felt | think YOU
have the greatest opportunity since
Lincoln-as you have made the great
est campaign since his. and have had
the greatest popular triumph"
Major Mckinley expects to leave on
Thursday for a weeks visit to Col.
Myron T. Herrck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
CAUSE FOR CONSTELLATION.
Pres. Gilman Of Johns Hopkins Says a Good
Result Has Been Achieved.

Baltimore, Nov. 11.-President Gill
nan Of John Hopkins University, one
If the members of the Venezuela COM
mission, was asked. today, for his
opinion as To whether the effect of the
published decision was to make the
Monroe doctrine international law or
establish a virtual protsctorate on the
part of this country over Venezuela
He declared himself unwilling to be
interviewed until more definite in
formation as to the provisions of the
treaty was in his possession. Finally
he made the following statement
1T is obvious that all the data
requisite to the formation of opinion
have not yet been made public by the
United States or Great Britain: but
enough has been said to show that the
principle of arbitration is heartily ac-
cepted by both nations, and that they
are very nearly in complete accord
upon the best method of procedure. if
indeed, they are not absolutely So
1T will be time enough to consider
the relations of the correspondence be-
tween Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Olney
as to the recognition of the Monroe
doctrine when that correspondence is
published. All that need be said at
this moment. is that the administra-
ton in a very difficult and embarrass-
ing controversy, has succeeded in Sc
curing a concert of action between the
parties interested and this is in inter-
est of peace and international good
will. The war cloud with which the
year opened has been dissipated by
Investigations and con-
cessions."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
WE CAN STAND 1T.
United States Made Principal
in Dispute With England.
Some Surprise at the Situation in
Diplomatic and Official Circles.
However Uncle Sam Will Doubtless Protect
All Our American Interests.

Washington. Nov. n.-Considerable
surprise is manifest in diplomatic and
official circles that the United States
and not Venezuela is the marty of
the first part to the arbitration arrange
ment with Great Britain. 1t has been
supposed that the sole function of this
country was that of mediator, and
notwithstanding the foroia,sr tone of
President Cleveland's message to Con-
gress, last Christmas. Venezuela was
not to be succeeded as principal by this
country. The attitude in which the
United States is now placed. it is
claimed. partakes largely Of the posi-
ton of a protector of the weaker sister
republics of the contingent. This in
the opinion of many skiful diplomats.
imposes a grave responsibility on this
country, somewhat similar to that
which English statesmen have repeated
ly endeavored to fasten upon the
United States government since the
days of Canning.
II is apparent that under the terms of
the agreement Venezuela cannot resist
the decree of arbitration, however ad-
verse to her extreme contentious it may
be. and the United States is bound To
see that the award is enforced BY
'his proposed Venezuelan treaty, ii is
conceded. a new page of American his
tory has been turned.
With regard to arbitration. IL is antlci-
pated that some time must elapse before
its contamination. Justice Brewer. the
president of the American commission
viii probably be the American member
Of the tribunal.
As explained by the American commits
sioners. today, The efforts are not by any
means suspended but Will be redoubletl
10 complete the evidence as soon as pos
sible so as to be in position 10 reach and
announce a decision AT any time. should
the. project for arbitration from any cause
fall through.
The United States having taken the
matter entirely into its own hands. will
undoubtedly spare no effort To gain a dc
cisiye victory. The most eminent coun-
sci obtainahle will necessarily be re-
tanned. Fortunately the executive force
Of the commission. which under Secre-
tary Malet-Prevost has developed so
much evidence hitherto overlooked by
either contestant. viii be available. as
well as such experts as Prof. Burr
Among the counsel likely OF selection will
be James J. Storrow of Boston now the
'eading counsel for Venezuela.
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THE LONDON PAPERS
Continue Favorable and Unfavorablc Crtii.
cisms Of the United States Actions.

London. Nov. 1.-THE Globe comment
ing upon the Venezuelan arbitration
treaty says it welcomes the agreement
because it releases the United States
from a false and dangerous position If
the commission had reported adversely
TO Great Britain, the paper adds. Rresi-
dent Cleveland would have been forced to
attempt to coerce Great Britain or eat
humble pie. with the result that if the
Washington government had seen fit to
enter an unequal contest with England.
the development Of the United States
would have been retarded half a century.
The Globe says: 1T must be clearly I'M
derstood that the constitution of the new
arbitration tribunal is not to establish a
precedent for arranging all further dis
putes between the United States and the
United Kingdom in North and South
America. nor are we ready to recognize
Monroesm as International law"
The st. James Gazette asks whether the
agreement will not throw into arbitration
all of the region between the Schom-
burgk line and the settled territory of
Guiana. which England declared would
never be submitted TO arbitration. and
which the United States have declared
England would be forced to take.
IF it does. says the Gazette, ''the
American claim that the agreement is a
square backdown on the part of Great
Britain will be difficult to disprove"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
A BOOM FOR SKOWREGAN.
A Welcomed Start in Industrial Lncs-Busi.
ness Men Feel Better.

Skowhegan. Nov. 11.-(SpeciaD.-
Already there is decided improve
nlent along industrial lines in this
town To begin with the Bloomfield
Shoe Company for the past three days
has received large orders for shoes and
the number of hands has been in
creased. Hon c. A. Marston of the
company said to the Journal. today:
We are picking up pretty fast and
come along"
George Il. Stafford. general manager
of the company, said: We are gain
ing famously. getting larger orders
and putting on more help. The cleo
ton has helped us wonderfully.
AT the Coburn Wooden Mills. p. II.
Anderson. the superintendent. was
seen and he said:
Everything in our business is look
ing better. Our orders are coming in
faster and they are larger. Jcbbers
and travelling men speak of better
times with all that they have to do.
We are looking fer no regular boom,
but q steady. gradual increase in our
line of business. Since election we
have increased our help and have been
working the mill on full time
All along the industrial line in this
town there is a steady and substantial
increase in the product of labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
GENERAL NILES REPORT
On the Present Condition and Needs Of Ouu
Standing Army.

Washington, Nov. lin his annual
report, General Nelson A. Miles. com
handing the army, refers to the limited
military operations during the year on
the Mexican frontier against the hostile
Indians or bodies of men engaged in
violating the United States laws or in
ternational treaty obligations.
The general commends the discinljnc
and personnel Of the army and recon-
mends that the enlisted strength of the
army be fixed at one soldier to every
1000 population as minimum, the
maximum not to exceed one soldier
for every 1000 of population, 1.-The
strength to be determined within these
limits by the President of the United
States, according to the necessities and
requirements of the nation
Consideration of the Importance of
coast defences comprises the greater
part of Gen. Miles report and is the
subject of his most important sugges-
tons. He renewS the recommendations
made in his report for last year, and
says that liberal appropriations should
be made for the manufacture of high
power guns and mortars, the coustruc-
ton of emplacements. platforms and
Notifications for the same and con
struction of barracks and quarters fof
accommodation of the artillery garri-
sons that are to command them
He urges that sufficient appropria
ton be made available for the work OF
the ordnance engineer and quarter
masters departments during the year
at many points on both coasts. includ
no fnlIo inc 4
S1.134 $50: Portsmouth. n. H.. 1898 625.
"A unwise argument the general
says. has been made against the CON
struction of modern high power guns
| mortars and the modern appliances OF
| war, that it is a danger and a menace
to the laboring classes, and in some in
stances marked protests have been
made against such a national policy
The arguments seem scarcely worthy
of considerations: yet it is deemed
proper to call attention to the fact these
national safeguards are in no sense a
menace to any class of citizens. not
even to the humblest individual; they
are protection to the life. property
and welfare of all classes from the
highest to the lowest. They protect not
only the commercial ports with their
accumulation of public buildings and
private dwellings. commerce, shipyards
factory. foundry. workshop, but the
savings bank and the cottage. In fact
the destruction of our great commercial
and manufacturing cities would be a
national disaster far more serious and
appalling to the great masses of the
iaboring people than it would be to
any other class of our people,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
THE NATIONAL GRANGE.
The 30th Annual meetins Of the Body in ses
sion at Washington.

washington Nov. 1.-THE 18th an
nual session of the National Grange
convened here, this morning, 80 states
being represented by $50 delegates
General Secretary John Trimble of this
city, and VIM. Saunders, superintendent
of the agricultural department grounds
welcomed the delegates. Mr.. Saunders
in his speech advocated the erection by
the National Grange of hall of arch
ives in Washington. Worthy Master J
w. Brigham of Ohio. responded to the
addresses on behalf of the grange.
At the afternoon session the annual
reports of the several officers were read
Worthy Master J. II. Brigham briefly
considered number of pertinent
topics. OF agricultural topics he said
The farmer who is receiving fair re-
turns for his labor and invested CAPT
tai is now the exception. There has
been no general failure of crops, but
the prices received for most of them dc
not pay for the labor of production. Ii
is well known to all of us that COMPETE
ton in growth and the marketing OF
many products OF the farm is world
wide. Our breadstuff. meat and cot
ton must compete in European markets
with like products of all exporting coun-
tries, in many of which land and labor
are much cheaper than in our own
country. These competing countries
are rapidly introducing improved ma
chinery and methods of tillage, and
their cheap labor is soon able to handle
machinery with skill.
Such conditions, combined with the
continually improving facilities for the
transportation of crops of these coun-
tries to market, may well awaken APP
prehension in the minds of American
farmers. We cannot control production,
nor regulate the cost thereof in foreign
countries. There is no profit in selling
in the markets of the world below the
cost of production. If we cannot COM
pete with the cheaper land and labor
in those markets, we can at least, con-
troll our own markets and produce near
~ everything needed to supply our owr
people.
Why should we buy sugar. wool, etc
from other countries. when we can pro-
duce them at home? The people seem
to have decided in favor of adequate
protection to American industries. We
can, therefore, without regard to our
own personal views, consistently de-
mand for agriculture the full measure
of protection accorded industries and
we should accept nothing less
The address condemned the single
tax theory: said that good solid, sensi-
bic. practical work is needed in the
agricultural department and that the
department needs the help of all the
farmers, but their confidence must be
secured before they will venture sug-
sestions; and demanded the extension
of free mail delivery to the rural dis
tricts.
Eva Mcdowell. treasurer. reported the
receipts during the year to be SIT 565
The expenditures We're S17,S43. The re-
port of John Trimble. secretary showed
the dispensations issued during the year
for numerous new oranges. The COM
mittee on credentials reported the
oranges of % states clear on the books
Of the National Grange and entitled to
representation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
Spurious Paper Money Decreasing -Raised
Notes and Bad Coin Increasing.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE annual
report of w. P. Hazen. chief of the
secret service. states that the coun-
terfeiting of paper money has materi-
ally decreased during the past year.
This can. in part, be accounted for by
the large increase in Raised" or
Altered" notes found in circulation,
some of which are most skillfully ex-
ccuted. Chief Hazen attributes the
facility with which the public are de-
ceived by raised notes to frequent
changes in the designs of the United
States notes, which make it almost
impossible for the public to become
familiar with the currency.
IT is made plain, he adds, that the
distinctive paper in use is an aid to
the criminal rather than a protection
to the public. because the note printed
upon paper containing silk threads Gas
a number of the best counterfeits and
all of the raised notes are) is accepted
in majority of instances without
hesitation, owing to the erroneous i'm
preston that the paper used by the
government is manufactured by a
secret process and cannot be counter
feited. He has become convinced that
the Introduction of silk into paper
tends to lessen its wearing quality and
is therefore responsible, to a degree,
for it's short life.
The counterfeiting of gold and sill
YER coins has been on the increase in
all parts Of the country. Some coun-
terfeiters of silver coins have ap-
pea rod nm tho pocific coort tLat a, 70
quite as good as the genuine. both in
weight and fineness. and made from
dies of excellent workmanship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
Nervous

People find just the help they so much
need, in Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t fur
nishcs the desired strength by puri-
flying, vitalizing and cmiching the
blood, and thus builds up the nerves,
tones the stomach and regulates the
whole system. Read this:
~ 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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RlCHm OND POSTpONES.
Republicans Will Celebrate Their Glorious
Victory. Next Friday Evening.

Richmond. Nov. n.-(SpeciaD.- Ow-
ton of the great Republican victory
has been postponed to Friday evening.
The committee of arrangements in
tend to have time that will be in
keeping with the size of McKinley's
vote. Everybody is invited to partici-
pate in the demonstration. Companies
from Gardiner and Bath have already
declared their purpose to be present
Music will be furnished by the Litch-
field Band, supplemented by drum
CORPS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-12
CUBANS WILL WIN.
Gen. Johnson Confident of
Their Ultimate Success.
His Views Of What United States
Should Do in Matter.
lar,e Expedition from Kingston, a., Safely
Reaches the Cuban Shore.

Baltimore. Nov. 11.-Gen. Bradley r.
Cuba, says he believes the insurgents
will eventually win. possibly within
eight months Notwithstanding the
enormous forces arrayed against them.
But there is another feature" he
continued. about the contest worthy
OF note. If the incumbent administra-
ton does not take some action looking
to the recognition of the independence
of Cuba, it is my opinion that Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley will take that
step Immediately upon his Inaugural
ton as President
What would be the effect of such a
step:'
"A declaration of war by Spain
against the United States. 1t is true
that such a war would be short-lived.
resulting disastrously to Spain, but it
would afford Spain an opportunity.
While losing Cuba, to uphold her ma
tional honor. She would be in po-
stion to say that she was not over
come by the insurgents, but by a SUI
perior power. the United States.
1T is one of the fundamental princi-
pies of the national honOfrof Spain that
there shall be no surrender to any re-
bellion in her colonies. and, while she
has lost those in America, the loss has
been by purchase or by methods by
which her national honor has not been
jeopardized. OF course, in case of war
with Spain, the United States would
demand an indemnity That indemnity
would be Cuba. And so you see Spain
would not surrender Cuba to the in
surgents, but to the United States.
Il can say this, that as our political
campaign has been settled there will be
a revival in the interest of Americans
in Cuban affairs"
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AUGUSTA. MAINE. THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER r. 1896

today. at the navy department. The
object of Admiral Bunce's new orders
is declared to be without any signifi-
canoe in the foreign affairs of the
United States, but relates altogether
to the necessities of effective naval
administration. When it was finally
conceded that the fleet must be held
together and that evolutions must be
had, the only waters where ships
could be always in ready call for a
hurried return to this coast il needed,
were found in that part Of the Atlantic
near the mouth of the Oronoco and at
the entrance of the Caribbean sea,
well away from Havana. The fleet
will start south before Christmas.
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast /.


Washington Nov. 1.-THE storm CEN
trail. Tuesday. in Wisconsin. moved rap
idly eastward to the lower st. Lawrenc &c
valley and has diminished in energy.
Fresh to brisk westerly winds viii pre-
vail in New England and the Lake region,
Thursday. The pressure is generally high
from the Atlantic coast westward to lie
north Pacific coast. and is highest on the
northern Rocky mountain slope. The
barometer has fallen in New England and
ON the middle Atlantic coast. and mas
risen in the Ohio and Missouri valleys and
thence westward to the Pacific coast.
The temperature is high in the Atlantic
and east Gulf states. cooler in the upper
and middle Mississippi valley. The
weather will be partly cloudy or clearing
in New England. the lower Lake region
and Ohio valley. and it will he generally
fair in all other districts. Slightly lower
temperature is Indicated for the Atlantic
states. With slowly rising temperature
west Of the Mississippi valley.
Signals are displayed at Eastport.
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AKRON. OHIO, REj0IcEs.
MckinIey's Election Has Brought a Genuine
foom to the City.

Akron. Ohio. Nov. Manufacturers
ness boom in this city. New orders are
pouring in to all manufactures. The
Werner Co.. employing 1000 men, is work
and an office building will be erected by
the company. The three rubber manu-
facturers have increased their forces and
1900 people are employed. The stone ware
shops are running full and report busi-
ness prospects excellent Several plants
will enlarge their capacity.The Whitman.
Robinson & Co. plant. destroyed by fire
some time ago. will be rebuilt at once.
This was contingent on McKinley's cleo
ton. The Mcneil boiler works are rum
ming night and day for the first time
since 1893