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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
REED! REED!
hEEU! nCEU!
Will Be the Only Cry at the
State Convention, Today.
Portland Filling Up With Delegates
Every One a Reed Man.
Resolutions to Be Presented Will Be Brief and
to the Point.

Portland. April 15.-The Republican
State convention to nominate six Pres
idential electors. choose four delegates
at large and four alternates to the ma
tional Republican convention. will be
held here. tomorrow. Also the LIST dis
trict convention to chose two delegates
and two alternates. II. Il. Hamlin oil
Ellsworth. will preside at the State
convention. and Hon. c. F. Libby al
the district convention.
The hotels are fun, tonight. Dele
gates are coming in large numbers
from all parts of the State. and all are
enthusiastic supporters of Reed. The
4th district delegates were delayed in
their convention in Bangor 50 long
that they missed their train and will
come in a body on the midnight train.
Chairman Hamlin Of the State con-
Nention will deliver Il ringing speech.
tomorrow. Both conventions viii be
brief. The resolutions IF The State con
vention will be brief and To- the point,
not being over 400 words. but no one
can get anything more than a guess
work of the tenor of their contents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
ALCOHOL IN THE ARTS.
Bill to Repeal Section 81 Of wilson Bill.
Making II Free.

Washington. April 15.-The ways and
means committee. today, ordered a
favorable report on the bill of c. w.
Stone of PENNSYLVANIA. repeating clause
II of the Wilson tariff law, providing
1or free alcohol in the arts.
Russell of Connecticut offered a sub
stitute for the Stone bill. which was re-
jeeted. to 5. Russell's bill repealed
'lause 81 and enacted instead a pro-
vision intended to give free alcohol UNI
Ter proper restrictions. Russell con-
tended that under proper regulations
the manufacturers could be given free
alcohol. which he thought they should
nave. without danger to the revenue
from frauds
The treasury officials do not take this
view of the matter, and for want of
feasible and practicable regulations.
this section of the present tariff law
has not been carried out. Russell called
attention to the English law on this
subject, which from reports worked
Well
The Stone bill, adopted after the
Russell substitute was voted down, re-
peals outright and Internationally sec
ton 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, April 15.-During the past
y hours, the barometer has risen in ali
the districts except over small area in
the upper Lake region. where ii has
fallen slightly. The area OF low pressure
which covered the eastern slope OF the
Rocky mountains. this morning. has
been replaced by rapid increase in
pressure from the Northwest. tonight.
A trough of relatively low pressure ex-
tends from Colorado to Lake Superior.
The area or high pressure central mort h
of Montana. this morning. has moved to
the southwark, and the barometer con-
tnues highest northwest of Montana.
The pressure has increased from three to
four-tenths inch during the day in the
states of the upper Mississippi valley.
There has been Il general rise in tenn
perature in all districts east of the Mis-
sissppi. and ii is much warmer IN the
New England, Lake regions and the up
per Mississippi valley. The temperature
has fallen ~ to 70 degrees Ut the north
ern Rocky mountain stations and in
western Dakota.
The weather is clear. tonight. except on
the west Gulf coast and the extreme
Northwest. Light SHOWS continue n
Montana and North Dakota. where the
temperature is below freezing. The
| weather will continue generally fair
throughout the regions east of the Mis-
sissppi. with continued warm. southerly
winds 1t will be colder in the Northwest
and at the central Rocky mountain sta
tons. with increasing cloudness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
DEATH OF A. n. BARTON.
Benton Loses One Of Her Most Respected and
influential Citizens.

Benton, April 15--tSpeciaD. This
town is called upon to mourn the loss
of Il highly respected citizen in the
death of Asher Kinds Barton. which
occurred at his home. late Tuesday
night. Mr. Barton was one of Ben
tons Oldest citizens.
He was born in this town, March %.
1919. and his age was therefore Il
years. % days. He received his edu-
cation in the common schools and at
Clinton academy. He taught schools
for several years. but was always a
farmer OF more or less note until he
was % years old, when he settled down
on one of the finest farms in town.
he was the proprietor for many years
of general store, bought cattle and
sheep for the markets and was large
dealer in real estate. He was always
alive to the needs of his native town
and foremost in developing anything
that would be benefit to it.
He amassed considerable fortune
ana from his youth to the day Of his
death, held the esteem and respect of
all who knew him best He twice rep
resented Benton in the House of Rep
resentatives, was for four years sheriff
of kennebec county, and for 30 years
was very efficient deputy sheriff
He married, in 1854, Eliza s. Greeley
Of Benton, and to them We're born six
children, but three of whom survive.
He will be sadly missed in this locality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
SENT TO SENATE.
Cuban Correspondence Received by That Bod,
from President Cleveland.

Washington. April 15.-The Cuhar
correspondence sent to the Senate, to-
day, by the President, is all old, but
some has never been published. In re-
gard to the probable cooperation of
Great Britain, Minister Cushing, under
date of Nov. 25, 1875, writes to Mr. Fish,
as follows:
If Great Britain co-operates, (mean-
ing with the United States). Spain will
Succumb in sullen despair to whatever
terms the two governments may jointly
dictate; if Great Britain refuses to CO.
operate. Spain will conclude that she
has the sympathy of all European
powers. more especially as she has now
gone to the ultimate point in the sat
isfaction of each of the particular
griefs of the United States. In other
words. there will be war. and popu-
lar though desperate one on the part
of Spain. unless she can be convinced
that the real and true object of the
contemplated measure is to prevent
war. as l understand it to be intended.
To ward off war will exact the steady
exercise Of all. My personal influence
here Will require influence to be efii-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
A. P. A. ATTITUDE
Toward the Prospective Presidential
Candidates at St. Louis.
Satisfied With the Americanism Of All With
Exception Of Mckinley.

Boston. April Flames +. Dunn. sec
rotary of the national advisory board of
the a. =. A.. made an official statement
to the attitude of the order toward
the men whose names will be presented
for the Presidential nomination at st.
Louis.
He says the executive committee of the
national advisory board has decided to
adopt no candidate for the order to sup
port. and after carefully considering the
evidence. the committee found to he true
the charges that in making appoint
ments. Ex-Governor Mckinley discrimi-
mated in favor of Romanists and against
members of the American Protective As
sociation; that the committee was salts
fed with the Americanism of Messrs. AL
lison. Quay. Culom. Bradley. Morton
Harrison and Reed the charges against
the latter being found groundless. that
the committee considered the candidates
mentioned aside from Mckinley in sym
pathy with the principles of the order.
The statement further says that 1t is a
notable fact that only state conventions
thus far have Incorporated the principles
OF the order in their platforms and are
those that are now booming Mr. Reed
and If nominated. he must stand on such
a platform.
The committee regrets that IL is unable
10 make any statement regarding the
Democratic candidates since no candi-
dat" has come to the surface. fl adds
TINT President Cleveland record Is 100
well known to need comment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
SOLDIERS HOME.
Opposition to the Reappoint-
ment of Some Officials.
Charges Made Against Gen. Franklin
and Col. J. S. Smith.
lncompetency or Dishonesty Against Former
Drunkenness Against Latter.


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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
THE GOLDEN CROSS.
Fourteenth Annual Session Of the Grand
lodge Held at Bangor.

Bangor April 15-The 14th annual
Golden Cross opened here, last night,
with the Bangor house as headquarters
and with a large attendance of mem
bers. Among the leading officials pre-
sent are:
Colonel A. s. Bangs of Augusta. SUI
preme commander; Past commander F.
|. Day of Lewiston: Grand Commander
Frank II. Dexter of Springfield Past
Grand Commander John T. Stewart of
York; Past Grand Commander r. j.
Perkins of Woodfords: DR.. j. r. n.
Smith of Calais; Past Supreme Rep
resentative Dr. S. j. Bassford of Bdde-
ford: Past Supreme Representative
DR.. c. +. Gerrish of South Berwick
treasurer and trustees. Horace Mitch
ell of Kittery. and J. Q. McCorrison of
North Berwick.
The following officers were elected
and installed for the ensuing year:
Past Grand Commander. Lucy A.
Mitchell Kittery Point: grand COM
mander. F. II. Dexter. Springvale: vice
grand commander, Lucy Il. Layton.
Cumberland Mills: grand keeper of
records. Horace Mitchell kittery Point
grand treasurer. DR.. C. p. Casey,
South Burleigh; grand prelate. Mrs
II. p. Royal. Lewiston: grand warden
of the outside gate, T.. w. Elder, Lew
listen: delegates to the supreme COM
mandery.C. w. Carl. Cumberland Mills:
alternate, NJ. A. Washburn, lewiston
auditors. w. II. Eastman. East Sum
ner.W. G. Hldreth. York, d. G. Purin-
ton. Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
MR.. DiNGlEY RENOMiNATED.
Resolution Adopted Endorsing His Congress.
sionaI Course and Favoring Reed.

Auburn, April l5-The Second con-
ton met here. today. Hon. w. II. Fol
ger of Rockland. was chairman.
Hon Nelson Dingley. Jr., Of Lewis
ton. was renominated for Congress.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That in placing in nom
ination Hon. Nelson Dingley. Jr., for
reelection as representative to Con-
gress from this district. we desire to
express cur appreciation of his able
and efficient services in the national
House. which have reflected signal
honor on this district and State. and
especially to extend to him our thanks
for his wise and successful leadership
of the Republican majority on the floor
Of the House of Representatives, pre-
sided over so ably by Hon. Thomas r..
Reed, whose nomination for the Presi-
dency we most earnestly favor
While the measures of relief for the
treasury. inaugurated by the Republic
can House. have been defeated by the
opposition of the anti Republican Sem
ate and the Democratic President, yet
we are confident that the election of
next November will give the country a
Republican Senate and a Republican
President, as we'll as another Republic
can House, so that after the 4th of
March, we shall have all three of the
| factors required to enact legislation,
cooperation to bring to an end the
Democratic rule under which the coun-
try has suffered during the past three
wears and to secure the confirmation OF
that Republican policy under which
| the country prospered so signally from
1861 to 1852"
The convention elected Hon. Charles
f. Littlefield of Rockland. delegate al
large: w S. White. alternate at large
H. w. Kicker, Poland, district delegate
at large: Joel WILDER of Phillips. alter
nate delegate at large; Waldo Pettn-
gill of Rumford Falls. district alter
nate Harold NJ. Sewall of Bath. dis
tict delegate to the national conven-
ton; Alonzo r. Nickerson of Boothbay
Harbor, district elector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
DENOMINATIONS
Unanimous for Congressman
BouteIIe and DingIey.
Conventions at Bangor and Lewiston,
Fourth and Third Districts.
The Resolutions Adopted Favor Reed. Sound
Money and Protection.

Bangor. April l5.-The Fourth dis
tri,t Republican convention met here
this afternoon. at 3 o'clock.
Chairman A. l.. Lumbert of Houlton
called the meeting to order. Col. Stan
ley Plummer was made chairman and
delivered an extended speech.
Congressman Boutelle was renomi-
mated by reclamation.
Colonel Stanley Plummer of Dexter.
and Hon. w. NJ. Nash of Cherryiield,
We're chosen delegates to the st. Louis
convention: Col. Isaiah *. Stetson of
Bangor. and Gleason Il. Campbell OF
Cherry field. alternates.
The resolutions declared for Reed,
protection. and Il gold basis for the
currency of the country. Congressman
Boutelle sent a telegram acknoWledS
ing the continued confidence roposcd in
him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
IN THE SENATE.
Gray Argues Against Seating Dupont-His
Opinion Of the Vice Presidency.

Washington. April l5.-In the Senate
in speaking on the Dupont case. today
Gray said the claim of Dupont's election
was utterly unsupported by any view
of the state constitution heretofore
taken. or could properly be taken and
he therefore opposed the resolution ad-
hitting him to a seat in the Senate
In the course of his argument the
suggestion was made by Hoar of the
analogy between the case of Acting
Governor Watson of Delaware. and tho
Speaker Of the Senate and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States. succeeding
to the Office of President. Gray denied
the analogy of the two cases. because
as he said the constitution of the
United States, provided that where tn,
President was elected, the Vice Presi-
dent was elected at the same time anG
by the same electors. for the purpose
of performing the duties of President
i'm case of the Presidents death, in
ability or 1esignation-elected for that
purpose and no other purpose.
Except to preside over the Senate, -
ioar interposed.
NO. he is not elected to preside owe,
the Senate" Gray replied. He is a
led horse who is to take up the burden
when it falls from the shoulders of the
man elected to bear it."
In criticising Mitchelrs argument on
the incoinpatibility of the duties of
Governor and of the functions of a
senator, Gray said that the senator
from Oregon was trying to ride tive
horses. Going in opposite directions.
George, Dem. of Mississippi. added
Without closing his argument, GRAY
yielded for an executive session. AT
53o, the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
J. W. BECK.
Augusta Clothier. Halter, and
Mems Furnisher.
Salesman,
G. A. MESSER.


GENTLY backed by my government both
here and at Washington
Many statements of Mr.. Gushing
seem applicable to the present day.
Under date of Nov. 26, 1873. he again.
after calling attention to the excited
condition OF the public mind and the
luminosity toward the United States
growing out of its attitude toward
cuba. says: We must not confide in
the deficiency of financial resources
standing in the way. if Spain be hard
pushed and stirred up to make sacri-
ices in case of war with the United
States"
tie shows how the Spanish people,
able to support an army on a small
sum, can recoup her treasury almost
at VIII by loans from the people them
selves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
HON. S. L. MllLIKEN
Says That Mckiniey's Chances will Vanish
After Second Ballot.

Belfast, April 15.-Hon. Seth l.. Mill
ken, congressman, arrived at his home
home last evening and will remain but
q few days. He will attend the CON
and will leave there directly for Wash
ington. Mr. Milliken said he was YER:
busy but thought he must take a few
DAYS to attend the convention, ana
meet his constituents. He called at
West Point to visit his son, who he
says is progressing finely in his studies.
The young man has one more year at
West Point when he will graduate.
Young Milliken may enter the army for
few years, but eventually will so into
business. In the event of war the
young man would certainly remain in
the army.
Mr.. Milliken said Congress would adj
journ by June l, and he was not sure
but it would get through by the mid
die of May. When asked about Speaker
Reeds chances for the Presidential
nomination, he said what any earnest
Maine man will say. His chances are
good and he hoped the event would be
brought about. He says unless Nc
Kinley is nominated on the second bal
lot his chances are gone. In that event
he hopes to see the delegates rally
about the great Speaker.
Mr.. Milliken says Harrison may come
into prominence. His new wife is am
bilious. and the eX-President has many
ardent supports, especially among the
business interests, who know his adj
mistration would be safe one.
Mr.. Milliken says he will be unable to
attend the State convention at Port
land. He hopes there will be no Cuban
resolutions presented out of respect to
Senator Hale. Mr.. Milliken expects
that Cuba will gain her independence
this time. There are many reasons
why Cuba should be annexed to the
United States, but practically we do
not want her.
Mr.. Milliken is pleased over the pros
poets in the third congressional dis
trict Mayor Webb of Waterville will
present Milliken's name to the conven-
ton and it will be seconded by ex-
Senator Spofford of Deer Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
Reed First. Mckinley SECOND.

Worcester. Mass. April 1.-THE third
congressional district Republican con
vention was held in this city. today,
and delegates were chosen to the ma
tional Republican convention.
An attempt to instruct the IN failed
to be carried by a decisive vote. 1t
looked as though the delegates were
about evenly divided between Reed
and Mckinley.
1t is understood that Messrs Jeffer-
son and Smith, of the delegates chosen,
will vote first for Reed but that Nc
Kinley is n quick second choice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
Congressional Mott 8.

Members of Congress from Maine have
peen making out lists of constituents,
VINO are TO receive the annual allowance
of seeds from the department of a9ricult-
ure. according to recent directions to
secretary Morton. Each member will be
allowed about 5000 packages. each pack
age to contain several smaller ones OF
different varieties of Seeds Secretary
Morton has requested that these lists be
prepared for him before May 1. The
names will be forwarded to the Philadel-
phia seed firm, whence the packages viii
be mailed direct to the recipients. It Is
me intention that they shall be received
about the middle of May. or, "A little later.
In time for the spring planting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
SITTING MEMBERS WIN.
Three Contested Election Cases Disposed Of
in the House. Wednesday.

Washington. April 15.-The committee
On elections. No. B. Mccall, chairman. to-
lay. disposed of three contested election
cases. The case of Newman. Pom.
against Spencer. DEM. eth Mississippi
In the case of Brown Pop.. against
Allen. Dem. from the 1st Mississippi
district, the vote vote was in favor OF
Allen.
The case of Pearce. independent Labor.
igalnst Bell. Pop. from the I'd Colorado
district. was decided in favor of RejI
In each of these cases the decision was
unanimous and in favor of the sitting
member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
A PECULIAR SITUATION.
A. p. AS. Catholics. Bradleyi,es and McKin
leyites All Mixed Up in Kentucky.

Louisville. ny. April lj.-In speech.
this morning, Chairman J. II. Stephens
OF the national advisory board of the
a. J.. A.. stated that the Catholic church
was backing Mckinley with the hope of
killing A. l.. A.-ism in the Republican
party in the event of Mcl<iniey's success.
The state advisory board of the a. T.. A..
held meeting AT noon. and il was de-
cided il was best tor the A. 7. A. dele
gates to the Republican convention not
TO vote to endorse the candidacy of either
Bradley or Mckinley. This is considered
Il Mckinley victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
FIRE At CALAIS.
Eyes Electric Laundry and Tenement Dam.
aged About $1,000: Insured.

Calais, April ia wooden building
at the corner of Depot and Bridge
streets. owned by James Murchie &
Sons. was badly damaged by fire. this
afternoon. The first story and base
Laundry, AID greater portion of the
contents was removed in a damaged
condition. The upper stories We're oc-
cupied by MrA John Gallagher as a
residence. Her loss is nearly total.
The total loss is estimated at $1,000; in
sured. The fire caught in the upper
portion from an unknown cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16

GA E E H
ELY'S CREAM BALM Opens and cleans,
es the Nasal Passages, Allays Pam and
Inflammation. Heals the Sores. Pfotects
the Membrane from colds. restores tne
Senses Of Taste and Smell. The Balm is
quickly absorbed and gives relief at once;
A particle is applied into each nostrll
and is agreeable. Price so cents at Drug
gists or by MAIL
ELY BROTHERS. Sc Warren street,
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
Here's Some for Reed in Connecticut.

Willimantic. CT, April l5.-The Re
publican caucus in Windham. tonight.
chose four delegates to the state con-
vention. They are uninstructed. but
favor Reed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
Again II is a Reed Delegation.

Waterbury, CT. April l5.-rhe Republi-
can town convention. this evening.
elected four delegates to the state con-
vention in New Haven. next week. The
delegation Is uninstructcl but favors
Reed for first choice. and Mckinley for
second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
Cripple

The iron grasp of scrofula has no
mercy upon its victims. This demon
of the blood is often not satisfied with
causing dreadful sores, but racks the
body with the pains of rheumatism
until Hoods SarsapariIla cures.
Nearly four years ago 1 became af-
f1icted with scrofula and rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16

Accommodation afforded parties needir z
temporary loans. So to $500 on Household
Furniture, Pianos, Bicycles, Watches. Dia-
monds. Can be repaid in installme nts
Business CONFIDENTIAL
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
2ls Water St..opp. Cony House. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
ALFRED 8. HuTCAiNS(
FAIR AND WAR M.

Boston, April 15-Local forecast for
Thursday. Fair weather; continued
warm; southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-16
Another BoomIet for Russell.

Haverhill, Mass. April 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis of Groveland at their caucus. Tues
day evening. passed resolution favor
ing Hon. w. E. Russell for President.