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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
EDNA LYALLs pERsoNAGEs.
The Authorizes of donovan" eve Two,'
Etc, Tells of Her Literary Work.

Edna lyall the famous English author
ess, writes Of My Early Literary Inlu.
ences' in The Ladies Home journal and
says concerning her methods Of work and
some of her characters: 1t was not, how
ever, hero worship Of the great characters
OF the past alone which influenced my fu-
ture career as novelist Often a charac-
ter in real life would suddenly stand out,
as it were, from its surroundings and he
come to me for no particular reason the
hero or heroine of my next story \
child. who at Christmas tree seemed in
tent on finding out what the other children
wanted, and seeing in an unobtrusive.
tactful way that the hostess understood
their wishes, became for time my hero
inc. \ consumptive looking assistant in
music shop, who seemed too good for his
surroundings, but was alert and ready and
civil, though apparently with one foot in
the grave, became the hero of "a childish
story called Nervyn's Ordeal remem-
Der there was a wicked uncle in II, who
forged the hero's name and made him
falsely suspected by his employers. and
that agony point was reached when the
falsely accused Mcryyn, suffering mental
AMI physical tormentS, was set To tune
pianos He gallantly supported two sis
tiers. | chose their lodgings for them in a
drcary side street, leading out of King
road, and recollect that their diet consisted
largely of Dutch cheese! This was the
forerunner Of the Hardy Norseman.'
But no one brought SO much pleasure
to me in schoolroom days as the celebrated
Welsh singer Edith Wynne, for whom /
nj asst always feel gratitude and affection
Quite unknown to herself, she was, by her
beautiful voice and perfect oratorio sing
Ing, giving untold delight to her small dew
otee at Brighton, who Mt that time, being
orphaned and unhappy, doomed. more
over, from frequent attacks Of ophthalnia
to spend many weeks in idlencss. sorely
needed help and comfort. This devotion
to public singer led me to take the great
est interest in the musical world. and
whenever the state of my eyes permitted
it | was scribbling at story about a
charming Irish soprano named Cecil
keoghn, who was the prototype Of Do
rseu y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
4 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Portland.
Thursday, Apr. 18th, 1896,
At Eleven O'clock A. N

for the purpose OF selecting six candidates for
electors of President and Vice-President Of
the United States. and four delegates at large
and four alternates to attend the National Re-
publican Convention, to be held at st. Louis
Missouri, on Tuesday, June 18th, 1896, and
transacting any other business that may prop
erly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as fol-
lows: each City. Town and Plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each seventy
five votes cast for the Republican candidate
for Governor in 1894, an additional delegate.
and for q fraction Of forty votes in excess of
seventy five votes, an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any City,
ident Of the County in which the vacancy
exists.
The State committee will be in session in
the reception room of the hall at nine O'Clock,
on the morning of the convention, for the pur-
pose Of receiving the credentials Of delegates.
Delegates i'll order to be eligible to participate
in the convention, must be elected subsequent
to the date of the cali for this convention;
and delegates, under this call, should not be
elected to the State convention to be here
after called for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for governor.
All electors of Maine, without regard to past
political differences, who are in sympathy
with the sentiments expressed in the call OF
Republican National Convention, are cordial
ly invited to unite with the Republicans of
the State in eiecting delegates to this Conven-
ton.
Per order Republican State ommittee.
JOSEPH H. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, Jan. d. 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
Shouldn't Be a Source Of Much Trouble.

The more the silver situation is studied
the less does it appear that il need be !,
source of much trouble in the next cam
paign, despite the threats made When
the Bland bill was rushed through in
1877, the vote indicated far different
sentiment relative to the white metal
from that shown in the House last week
Quite number of the anti-silver repre-
sentatives We're absent at the time the
measure was railroaded through the
House the latter part of that year but on
the other hand the free silver men did
not have the added strength from the
seven states which have since been ad
mitted. In 1877 there were 1913 votes fer
the Bland measure and but "a against.
Last week there were 226 votes against
the free silver clause and but 90 in favor
or a difference between Il majority of
l29 votes for free silver in 1877 aud a
majority of 1876 votes against it ir 1896.
In 1877 the North gave but rs vote
against free silver, the West but 1. the
South 3; last week the North gave 176
votes; the West and the South "a against
it. Today it is estimated that territory
and population representing over 800
electoral votes would be against the
proposition to destroy protection unless
the demands of free silver be acceded to-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
Time for the End Draws Mich.

Ire new commandant of Spain forces
IN Cuba has fairly entered upon his cam
paign of cruelty. Among the first steps
he took was to forbid newspaper CORES
pondents to travel with the Spanish
army. The reason of this is easily under
stood. A few days ago it was reported
that large number of insurgents who
were captured, were required to stand
up and be shot down. Gen. Weyler de-
MED this report and as there was no
newspaper correspondent along he could
do so without much chance of being i'm
mediatcly discovered in lie While in
tending to carry out his barbarous
methods, as his proclamations afford
ample evidence, he nevertheless is sulli-
GENTLY afraid of public sentiment in
other countries to cndeavor SO far as is in
his power to suppress any reports OF
these cruelties. But this will be futile.
The truth will leak out and until the
exact facts are known the rumors will be
more dlScredltable to the SpaniardS than
the truth could be- as rumors always are
The report from Washington to the
effect that the President is inceuscd at the
tenor of Wcyle utmatums may or may
not be correct Certainly he has reason
| to be. According to literal construction
OF the ultimatum, requiring all to leave
their estates and come within the Spanish
lines, an American citizen who fails to
comply with this unnecessary and bar
| barou5 order will be liable to court
martial. 1t Is evident that Spain cannot
effectually master Cuba by legitimate
means and it is about time the needless
suffering and destruction were brought to
al end in the interests of humanity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
HlSTC SIC WELAkA RIVER.
1t Is One Of the Most Interesting Streams
In America.

The historic Wolaka river, the modern
st. Johns IS to the stranger one Of the
most interesting rivers on the American
continent. 1t is unique in many particu-
lars which go to make up river. Find
ing its source in the far south, it flows
northward for nearly all its length, until
reaching the metropolis of Florida it
turns eastward and pours its great volume
Of waters into the ocean. This fact seems
tho moro strange since the universal opin-
ion prevails that the extreme south is low
and flat, and would leave the impression
that the river ran up hill as it cuts its
way through the much higher land of our
northern boundary
This, however is a minor point of inter
est compared with tho wild appearance it
presents to the eye of the stranger as first
he beholds it, with its somber cypress al
most awaking superstition and the swamp
hickory, with its peculiar foliage and small
but rich, sweet nut, upon which the far
famed razor back hog, alike with the beau
tiiul gray squirrel, feasts in profound ST
lenCe, but doubtless with vorscious appe-
tite. A large part of the shore on each
hand conveys an idea of vastness of ex-
panse because impenetrable to the eve
This somber scene is relieved by the stately
palmetto, on which are often festooned
from tree to tree the wild convolvuli
When seen in the early morn, rs the pala-
tial steamers, seagoing and river. swiftly
make their way up and down the majestic
stream, these turn their beautiful cup
shaped flowers, white as snow, toward the
coming king of day, sparkling with dew
drops.
The broad sayannas occasionally lie al
most apparently on the level of the river
itself. On these queer formations abound
wild flowers of every hue, shape and boz
tanical order, making one vast picture,
framed in the surrounding forests, emily
ened all over with birds of every hue and
sweet song, while the strong, green
growths present a tropical vigor of life
which is really an inspiration to health
and strength. -Jacksonville Times Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
1ENNYSON'S TWO LETTERS.
One Was For Declining and the Other For
Accepting the Laureateship.

Peel has not read syllable Of Tenny-
son, But Mines showed him Locksley
Hail. and Ulysses, and the pension Of
goo was Immediately granted. And now,
on the death Of Wordsworth, another prime
minister has to admit that he knows moth
ing whatever about Tennyson. Lord John
Russell wrote 20 Rogers
AS you would not wear the laurel
yourself | have mentioned to the queen
those whom ] thought most worthy Of the
honor Her majesty is inclined to bestow
it on Mr.. Tennyson, but | should wish,
before the offer is made, to know some
thing Of his character, as well ms Of his
literary merits | know your opinion Of
the last by your advice to Sir Robert Peel,
but | should be glad If you could let me
know something OF his character and po-
sitianh
This is indeed quaint But no doubt
Rogers was equal TO the situation. More
than six months passed after Wordsworth 5
death before the office was filed up, but
the offer came to Tennyson at last. He
has himself given a curious account of the
way in which he received it, He told his
friend Mr.. Knowles:
Tho night before l was asked to take
through Prince Alberts liking for my
In Memorianl. l dreamed that he came
to me and kissed me ON the cheek / said
in my dream. Very kind. but very Ger
man. In the morning the letter about
the laureateship was brought to me and
laid upon my bed | thought about it
through the day, but could not make up
my mind whether to take it or refuse it.
and at last | wrote two letters, one accept
ing and one declining, and threw them on
the table, and settled to decide which l
would send after my dinner and bottle Of
port.
1t is rather curious that Tennyson. in
his first appearance at court, exactly fol-
lowed Wordsworth 5 precedent. He dressed
at Rogers, and wore the old poets court
suit just as Wordsworth had done. Il
we'll remember" says Sir Henry Taylor.
"a dinner in st. James place, when the
question arose whether Samuel's suit was
spacious enough for Alfred But the
laureate managed to make it do
OF Tennyson, merely as laureate, there
Is fortunately little to say. He did not
write much in his official capacity. Tho
ode on the Death of the Duke of Wei
hngton" would probably have been writ
ten even If Tennyson had never had any
thing TO do with the lord chamberlain. 1t
was not because he was a laureate that
Icnnyson was u patriot. His other pieces,
on royal weddings and so forth, are Sigh,
and unimportant.-T Temple Bar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

Never in the history of science has a
great discovery been so quickly utilized in
practical way rs the new photography
which Professor Rontgen has given to the
world.
Tho New York sun says that already ii
has been used successfully by European
surgeons in locating bullets and her for
eign substances in human hands, arms
and legs and in diagnosing diseases of the
bones in various parts of the body.
a most important application of it is to
metaliurgy. 1t has been found that. al
though most metals are apparently opaque
to the rays of this strange light or force,
yet any Internal defects in them are quick
~ detected and recorded on the telltale
plate.
No two metals are alike under this new
test. Lead proves to be almost as trans
parent rs aluminium and wood. Hitherto
1t has not been possible without a oo,npli-
Gated process to test the uniformity OF
structure of metal work for instance. gun
barrels, ron rails railroad wheels-or to
distinguish. at sight the different varieties
of iron and steel, All this, it is antici-
pated, will he shortly achievable by the
help of the new photography.
All alloys or composite metals-apd
most of those used in the manufacture of
arms are conposite-show on the photo-
graphic plate whether they are completely
homogeneous throughout and where and
to what extent one metal-for instance
zinc or copper in the so called steel bronzo
rannon-has rot thoroughly amalgamat
with another. Carbon is readily distin-
gulshed from iron, and hence it will ba
tn poo, =.
steel
ihe Inference from tho latest expert
iheh,S Is that nothing is absolutely i'm
pele'raDie TO these strange rays. There
are only varying degrees of transparency
or Opacity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
Not q Ruler of the PIanats

Some odd communications are received
py MI, Christie, the astronomer royal, on
tho subject of the studies which enpayo
nm In his official capacity. 1t seems that
many persons are still unable to distiu
sulsh between astronomy and astrology.
Here Is specimen letter which Mr.. Chris
Tie has communicated: Dear Sir-WiIl
you kindly rule my planet and send fill
particulars? | was born - [ am
sehdlng three stamps, as | do not know
your charge. If it is not sufficient, kindly
iee me know. and l will send the differ
ehco The writer must have been rather
surprised at the answer he got TO this gen
erous offer II was as follows 1.-THE as
,'",'oiher royal requests me To state that
no u not able TO rule the planets. Persons
VINO pretend to do so are rogues and yara.
ponds. London News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

lie Is difficult to believe that Congress-
will put anyIssuch strained construction
upon the constitution of the state of Della
ware is to say that one and the same in
dividual may act both as governor and as
President of the Senate at the same time
II legislative and executive functions are
Kept separate Mr.. Dupont will be given n
seat in the United States Senate. Other
wise the Senate must endorse tho oo.;o,,
OF watson, who by reason Of his Office 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
Presidential Electors Must all be
Chosen in State Convention.
HEADQUARTERS
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE,
AUGUSTA, MAINE, JAN. IS, 1896. J

To the Republicans of Maine:-Prior to 1892
two Presidential electors at large, correspond
ing to the two United States senators, were
nominated in State convention, and the re-
manning electors, corresponding to the mem
bers of the United States House of Represen-
tatives were nominated by the several con-
gresSional district conventions.
The passage of the Australian Ballot law en-
tirely changed the pros edure. Under the law.
all Conventions are portion of our election
SYSTEM and this ballot act requires that can
didates to be voted for by the Voters through
out the whole state must be placed in nomlna-
ton by Convention representing no less a
constituency than the whole state. Hence all
the candidates of a party for Presidential cleo
tors must be nominated in State Convention
and have therefore included in the call six
electors.
j. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

The Journal has Senator Hale to thank
for copy of the Congressional Directory,
corrected tC Jan. -, 1896. This second
edition contains the newly appointed
senate and House committees, and other
changes Incident to the reorganization of
the House; also the biographical sketch
Of the representative from Utah but not
the sketches Of the two new senators, who
were not chosen when this second edition
was issued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
Johnson'S Anodyne Liniment

this than Commodore Melville who was
drift expert on belongs expedition and
became more familiar with Arctic cur
rents than any other man living
Meanw hile there is nothing but the IN
confirmed rumor from Irkutsk to sub
stantiate the opinion that DR. Manson has
been successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

With factory holocaust Monday and
seventy miners buried alive the next day
with Russia abetting massacrcs in Corea
and Armenia; with England not daring
TO object saying "all right, and secretly
planning to steal the Transvaal with
Nansen sending on cold wave to an.
nounce his discovery of the North pole:
with light searching the innermost
thoughts oil the human brain-not to
mention the number of political candi-
oates abroad in the lsnd-who said this
was humdrum old world9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
How to Test q Thermometer.

Professor Sofshu says: Before purchas-
ing thermometer, invert the Instrument.
me mercury should fall to the end in a
soilu stick. If it separates into several
small columns, tho tube contains air anc
wiz non register accurately. Nine persons
sut OF ten think the mercurial column is
round nut is this not the case II is fiat.
hhu .he opening in the tube is as small as
the finest thread
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
PRESS COMMENTS.
Il Will Count.

Go Adams, Massachusetts, Transcript.
Thomas Bracket Reed isn't making
ST. much noise as some of the other Re
publican candidates but he is saving
sood all the time, Everyone recognizes
the splendid ability with which he at
present is filling peculiarly difficult
task for presidential asplrant. That
will count next June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

While speaking of States 'favorite sons"
why not admit that Mr. Reed appears to
be the favorite son of the country. Such
an honest admission doesn't invalitlate
Maine and New Englands claim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

1t appears from recent reports that
France is passing through an ordeal such
as in some periods of her history would
have sutliced to overthrow the govern.
ment by revolution. History may repeat
itself if the government shall ATTEMPT to
rule without the Senate, and the latter is
cudgelling the former into desperation
with scandal exposures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

There is some force in the suggestion,
that, as Minister Willis can't do auy
harm in Hawaii and ii he is recalled a
worse than he be sent in his place.
he should not be recalled. But what a
shameful, dirty, treacherous policy the
administration has pursued with respect
to the struggling Hawaiian republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

ton who will support Thomas b. Reed
for President, first, last and always. Mr..
Standifcr is one of the brightest Republi-
cans in Alabama, and his judgment in all
political matters is entitled to weight
Delegates seem as prone to flock to Reed s
standard as the sparks to fly upward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

President of the state Senate becomes
governor on the death of Gov. Marvil,
but assumed to retain his privileges as
senator at the time he performed the
duties of governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

That perennial Prof. Woolsey has
turned his attention from the ridiculous
ness of the Monroe doctrine to the i'm
mortality Of the Clayton Bulwer treaty
and the wickedncss Of any attempt on the
part of the United States to control the
Nicaragua canal. BY all means gave
Woolscy every inch CT rope he wants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

After all this cold wave may be a warn
ing not to trifle with the North poles
reputation for inaccessibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

Had the coal trust deal" with the
weather bureau?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

Vest pocket presidential booms are
bringing about their own undoing when
Gas Addicks enters the competition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

No notice whatever will be taken Of I'M
gned Communication.
TIE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD R1sPoNsIBLR
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
criptions and Advertisements to BURLHIaH d
PLYNT. Publishers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

The effect upon the defunct Plum Trust
of Samuel W. Gould's appointment rs
postmaster for Skowhegan is described in
these words from Shakespeare; And the
sheetcd dead did squeak and gibber 3"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

While Rockland was never before so
free from contagious diseases as a; present
North Berwick is having a run OF measles
in the wake Of a scarlet fever epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

hockand Star: Hon. William Standi-
f'r OF Gadstlen, Ala, wrote to True p
flerce Of this city under date of Feb. II
'oat there is no doubt from the present
o"tiook that Alabama will send Ii dele
sateS, out Of 20, TO the st. Louis cnnvcn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

Everyone seems Hing that Tuesda,
should bear away the record of being tn
coolest day. Old Boreas needn { try again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20
fT..ytSx9iiahL GOSSIP.

Do these serious phases of the weather
indicate that Winter intends to observe
Lent,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

1t is worthy of mention that rs Maine
q. A. Il. posts reported no deaths for the
year 1895
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

A Bangor man paid handsome price
for coon cat, paid so in advertising
when the cat ran away and Is out over $40
on crockery which the cat smashed on her
return. The family is now looking for
tramp cat to adopt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

1t is gratifying to note that the Maine
6. A. r. has the smallest percentape of
loss the past year of that of any New
England state, while the State Relief Corps
made quite large gain in membership
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

Bath knows where she can get tht
money to build city hall but isn't quite
certain about accepting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

Maine paper complains Of dull times
IN town but says there has seldom been a
season so gay in social circles. Well pay
Ing the fiddler puts some money in circu-
latiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

1t Is Bddeford man by the name IF
Doyle who advertises that any able bodied
person, who contemplates suicide will
confer a lasting benefit on his friends by
cohlerring with him. He must be agent
Tor new kind of insurance policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-20

Waldoboro boasts, and it has right TO-
of man 81 years old who has recently
cut and piled IA cord of four foot wood in
eight hours. Who said this is the age Of
the young man.