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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-15

There was large ana thoroughly
interested audience present-nearly
1000 people. and the several speakers
were loudly applauded.
The city opens up a warm welcome
TO the visitors: traders have decorated
their stores in their honor, and for
three days while the Changers are
here, the citizens will DO everything in
their power to please them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-15

learning. Education means growth
not what we know, but what we are.
In the Grange education means the
growth of knowledge in the man.
There are two factors in educating
man. one the mutual effort, the ex-
ertion which the child begins, the
other what one naturally absorbs from
the surroundings and the people about
one. In college we find the studies:
but there is the association. or these
two il is even considered the latter is
the greater. 1t brings together, as
does the Grange. the people who in its
social atmosphere, derive from one an
other the benefits of association"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-15

nings. It was the cordial acts, little
but heartfelt that opened the way to
sociability. That was a solution of the
problem. The Grange is full Of this
sentiment, and it is the spirit of broth
erhood which rules its life
AS to education, he said: Let us
consider the difference between it and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-15

TUESDAY, DEC. Is.

The following is the programme for tbs
meeting:
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
PNETUiTTC ri BES.

1 o, ora ,,hfch has seen so many mechanical
,r,rvels I, l. somewhat singular that the devel-
opmont of the pneumatic tube has been so SLOW
70 n very limited extent indeed has II b'eh
used I'm this country In some OF the European
cities the pneumatic system has been employed
for many years but in general with tubes no
larger in diameter thar three Inches. An I'M
portant experiment has been In progress Tor
some time in Philadelphia. where a six-inch tupe
connects one Of the branch stations WIN 'h'
main posioiicc So successful has thls "Nper'-
ment been that its projectors nave r''"h'H
mad. arrangements 10 connect the postofiices
I'm New York and BROOKLYN with slmiia. 'up"'
eicht inches in diameter which IL to be car
rlrd across the Brooklyn Bridge. on account
Of the numerous bends and curves that will be
n.cessarv this Is "A work Of great difficulty.
The tube has to be- absolutely uniform In size.
and 10 secure tbs II is necessary To bore II IN
the same manner that a rifle barrel is con-
siructed Another obstacle 10 be overcome on
the Bridge L. the provision for shortening and
lengthening the tube as the Bridge structure eN-
pands and contracts with heat and cold.
Tn, right io open the streets foi th" purpose
81 laying tubes Of this kind has just beer grant
od by the unanimous vote Of the Board of Alder
men In Boston. and IT Il hailed there az the
openint step N the process Of revolutionzing
the system ~ carrying mails and small parcels
IN the cit and i,s suburbs. Tubes eight inches
I'm s2. are 10 he put down and operated 10y
compressed all The Rostor. project Is III" nrst
extensive undertaking Of the kind IN this coun-
try but II cannot he doubted that II tn" succes5
expected IL attained her cities VIII soon be-
impelled 10 adopt tho same system. The ad
vantage are too numerous and obvious 10 re-
qure mentioning With the proposed tube
across Brooklyn Bridg' the time Of sending
malls between the two postotiices will be cut
from near hat al hour to a trifie ~ two min
utcs and IN" same ratio Of gain Will be- ob-
tanned wherever parcels are transmitted hy
pneumatic tub, Instead ~ b, ho s"s and wag
ons la this age Of ours. whcn more than ever
bcfor" time Is money. ANA a few minutes saved
are the equivalent Of an hour gained quarter
or a half-ccntury ago people viii not be slow
20 insist an improvement thai makes con-
siderable gains possible. as soon as it's prac-
ticabilit" Is demonstrated. There cannot but be
Il great futur" for tn" Pneumatic tube in al. our
large cities
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10

n su,arduous figure 1t was the men VINO were
NOT in politcs who counted on both sides this
veor os never before. The silver sentiment !"
rerions where il was strong took hold oi peope
vho lncw little and cared less about the "rui-
nary differences of parties. and the soullh-mo"e!
sentiment simply buried out of sight wire-p''i'-
ors who ordinarily are counted Of great iiipo'-
tonce Both sides had this class or supporters
In renarkoblc numbers. and sound none! pre-
v,ileI hecalIse and only because the h'lsn'S~
sense of the country was Overwhelmingly on lis
sid, and u great majority of the commonly hoh-
voting classes rallied to its support lf lhe tie
,isicu had been left 10 those who vote every
vo,r ~ = matter Of coursc. it Is more thah pos
siI,, that the election might have gone dl'I'r-
emily
This wears experience should not he lOsf OH
these citizens who voted only under the lnpuiSe
of an extraordinary crisis. |! should teach 'ie'i'
that they have il in their power year after !e"r
IN determine the character Of their government
and that if they attend TO this duty regularly
instead Of spasmodlcaly they can have oihcia'S
whom they trust instead Of having to make II
trcmendous effort once in a while to stop III"
corrup,ion which has faitencd on their neglert.
These people are all the time saying ihat mere
l. mn ch,ncc for the honest !lan in politics. IT
there is any ground for the reproacl II i De-
cousc the honest man neglecis politics more ire
ouentlv than the dishonest one. 1t Is 'rue' the
man who takes only a mild interest in primaries
and elections is at Disadvantages aS 'o"I'''"
with those who work all the time. D'' every
campaign in which the business men r'aiiV Ill
terest themselves shows Enthusiastically th"ir
strength. They can do what they Will II the
honest men who really want good government
in city. State and Nation, who desire SCUM" o"'
rencv and civil Service Reform ana good pave
mcntS. will every year make their demand 'or
these GOOD things outweigh their convenience
and their petty jcalouscS they VIII gel Wh"'
they want If they supinely declare 'ha' 'h'!
or, sire 10 he ouivolcd by professional poll
tlcianS. they will be and they deserve I" "e'
This year they were startled hy grra' uah-
ger. and they determined not to he ou'vo''"
Their success should point the way 10 Iu'"r'
activity instead Of lulling them To sa'lS'a'''""
I'm their new-won security
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
Mr.. OLNET'S VIEW or CUBA,

Turning from Mr.. Clevclands nconclusive
conclusOns-a less contradictory phrase wOull
bc less fittng-tO the source whence he derived
them. we have an appalling view of Cuba as II
iS This is not the work Of partially Informed
or prejudced reporter or or an Interested
partisan of either side. IL Is the deliberate
statement of one OF the most serious and re-
SpOnsible officers of State, based upon the per-
sonal observations and detailed reports Of the
trusted agents Of this Government. II has
throughout the air Of impartial truth. 1t is Il
comprehensive summary moreover. Of all the
official information the Government has or is
able 10 get on the subject. and therefore rep
resents all Congress will have before 1t to guild.
il in it's action. In view Of the facts. ii seems
well worth while. for the sake Of just this one
subject of Cuba. that the custom OF many
years should be broken and that the Secretary
of State should make report to the President
and. through him. TO Congress and the Nation.
Briefly stated. Mr.. Olney tells us anarchy pre-
walls in Cuba. The Spanish hold the chief cit
les and towns. and make a prctence Of main
tanning the forms of government: but not Only
is 1t military government Of an arbitrary kind
but il is often perverted into cruelty and OPP
preston of the most extreme and wanion char
acter. The Cubans. on the other hand. hold all
the res, Of the island: but they have not yet cs
,abshed even the form Of general government
but merely rule with the sword wherever their
wandering forces chance TO be-. The Spanish
, have an overwhelming force Of troops. by far
the largest ever sent to the island, but have
thus far been unable 10 make effective Use Of
II. The Cuban armies are much smaller.
though by far larger than in any former re-
volt but by their mobility and strategy are
able to evade battle and often seriously embar-
rass their foes.
Thus. through the inability Of one party TO
compel II, and the refusal Of the other TO grant
il. no decisive battle occurs; but each side con-
tents itself with doing as much damage as pos
sible to the other. which means. OF course,
damage TO the Industries and property Of the
island. Buildings. even whole towns are de-
stroyed plsu:ations are devastated. business Is
paralyzcd. the people are reduced to poverty.
1t Ia trial Of physical endurance. which
threatens to end only with the utter exhaustion
Of one side or the other, which will mean prac-
tically the ruin Of the island That. under any
circumstances TO the most disinterested OBJ
server. would he n deplorabe spectacle But
this Nation is not disinterested. Apart from
questions OF humanity. great material interests
are at stake. The property which is being de-
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

cOECRESS-Roth branches in session a.,
senate. The Dingley bill was taken up on a. s
Alisn,s motion and an animated pohlicai ue
hate foJlowed: Joint resolutions on the suo!ee. Va
Cuhan independence were introduced by MeSs.s s,l'
Cameron. Mills and Call - House: Nll.c
Nils were passed and two conference reports
adopted. ,,
FOREIGN-Tne story Of the Angio-f ian.o
Russian alliance to settle the TURKISH ques''on
was denied by the British Foreign once
president Cleveland's message has crea'eu sied'
excitement in Madrid ii is felt that spain re-
,ations with the United States may be mou'.eu
- Miss Lucy Follett Uhl. daughter Oh AM
hassador I-hl was married TO Guy \angoruoer
Thompson. of Yale University. in Berlin
DOMESTIC-Henry F. Cooper Hawallam
Minister of Foreign Affairs. was among MaJoi
McKinley's callers 60 General harrisoi ~" ue
clared that he was not candidate ior me
Senatorshp from Indiana. - puluns iol ~?
permanent Republican National headquarters III
Washington was selected by Chairman Hanha'
- Governor Morton approved reciassihca-
tion Of the Civil Service of the state.
CITY-The funeral of Colonel John r. Eel
lows was held at the Church of the lntercess'on'
One-hundred- and fifty -eghth-st. and Boulevard.
= The long distance bicycle race in Madison
Square Garden attracted more spectators thaii
on any of the preceding days - Jacob klrK-
ner was suspended for one year from the New
York Stock Exchange. - Stocks were strong
and higher.
THE WEATHER.--Indicatio for to-day:
Fair AMI warmer. Temperature yesterday:
Highest 80 degrees: lowest. Az average, 'o'4
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
PERSONAL.
In its effects

Harry Barnard OF Hartford. Conn. referred 10
IN , recent issue OF "The New-Engand MdE'%'"''
a. "tha Nesor OF American edncal'o'' W."
e,ghtv-six years Old on January a. anu ''' poP
that city preparing 10 celep'"'' ' .., fr,n,
6,,ine manner Or. Barnard was grddua''u 'i''''
y.le in is2o and his life has been wholly deNo''u ~
.dncs,i,pal matters He Is still remarkably Vso''"
for one of his years. In boin NINA an" 49,, r',
though he usually indulges himself Ia an az AZ
NM of An hour or two. ne inyarlipy rlsT 1,a,ipS
L nap " IN % he morning winter and summer irvo'Ins Ii
he earlier hours OF each day 10 ,rn ana the
lives In the homestead In wnich ne wa v,r, stands
iask IN his library at which ne does ~ "''" '
where in infancy his cradle "'S 'o'"
c,ron Fleming Of St. Michaels 'h"rch i'o"
don has had large telephone "'"S' 'no.ra
In his pulpit so that his sermons MAJ, maj u',ors
in a number OF hospitals ana other '"S"'''
Tho date q, the marriage OF Gcvernor-eiect 'on''
p Tanner OF Illinois. TO Miss cora f"i'" '-"e
OF Springfield ILL.,. Is De'"np'' ''
rho .,tbronoment OF DR.. Temple as ArchbiShoP %
Canterbury Will take place IN Canterbury
on January s.
" ,,,,,s,or NJ tho University OF Texas has
- .,s,,,,g tho University Of Michigan tc i'a'n
.ht,g ~ lie methods and Il Is rumored tna' ~ NJ
NAV trv to get one or two OF us pfo'eSSo'' '''
own institution
pr f. saccardo professor OF natura' s'''",
,. shoo, Of viticuture ~ Avellino. ITALY, VINO re-
,,o, v,s recognized as an authority on thr
Itr's ts ~ ~, the vine and on the science OF hch'"-
ology .
There (. some talk of appointing onuy".o
p,s,o, for pishop W s Perry (Episcopap oil 'o""'
ord tho Rev George f. Cornell OF sloH> wy "
mentioned for the place
The car and Czarina o' RUSSIA nav .' r
, -, p,,,.o y, the Imperial Society for the En-
,,,,ort ~ the Arts in 81. Petersburg Inc eN-
.,,,or ~ the works OF French artists organize"
,or tho benefit OF the Sisters OF the ked 'ross' &
During the ceremony the orchestra played 'ne .uS
si,, natlona, hymn and the "MarseiIa'Se' inc
car has purchased the painting ny pome" and
iW,ahe,ejne dams la Grotte. the celebrated pnd
nv Imles Iefebyre. The 'zarina 'r nomsn' - Nine
-, ~ go decorated with spring rowerS 10y MIN
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10

stroyed in Cuba and which is Threatened WIZ"
entire destruction. comprises more than s'"
600 600 of American investments. Alread! "a'n-
age has been done for which nearly S2o.oooooo
indemnity is claimed. Whether spain VIII DE
willing TO pay this is uncertain: whe'heI, III
the exhaustion this war is causing she VIII he
able TO pay il is still more doubtful Ana III"
prospect is that the amount of claims VIII PRES
emily equal the whole amount invested anu
more. too since indemnity is asked for i'iho aho
life as we'll as for mines and plantations
What is to be done about il is "A veNlhS pro"
Iem more vcxing apparently. to the Ne"
World than the Armenian problem Is 10 'he
Old. Mr.. Cleveland's conclusions are. rs mas
been said. really inconclusivc He speaks III
one line of peace and restoration OF CUBA 10
Spanish rule and in the next OF f"rcih" ih'er
vention by the United States. while his scheme
Of mediation appears 10 he wholly iinpr"'
ticable His only policy is one OF drii'. "i'"
having drifted thus Ear. the logical sequence Is
10 drift on to the end. OF &C lrse the peaccini
policy il always preferable. where il Is posi-
bic: and Mr. Cleveland is right III MS OPPOSE
tion TO recognition of Cuban bellgercncy. b'!'
that does not answer the question. The world
recOled with horror from the idea OF SETTING
the Armenian question by cNterniiatihg 'h'
Armenians Surely il cannot more compla-
Gently regard the settlement of the cuban r'ir>
ton by the utter devastation of Cuba.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
PLAUSIBLE STORY DENIED.
THE LATEST SCHEME OF AN ANGLO FRANCO.
RUSSIAN ALLIANCE TO COERCE TUR.
KEY DISCREDlTED AT THE BRIT
ISL FOREIGN OFFICE.

London, Dec "a representative OF the United
Associated Presses visited the Foreign Office to-day
FOR the purpose of ascer.ainng the truth or falsy
OF a dspa ch published by a New-York newspaper
thl. morning and telegraphed here. alleging that
Russia, France ard England. with the assent Of
Germany, Austria and Italy would al once compel
the Sultan to adopt radical reforms under the joint
supervision OF the three Powers first named etc.:
that the British French and Russian squadrons
were under orders assemble at the entrance 10
the Dardane,les without delay and In snort that the
Sultan was TO be reduced 10 a state OF vassalage.
After reading the dispatch the Foreign Ofice
authorities declared the statements contained therein
10 be absolutely unfoundel. The status quo, they
said had not been changed In the slightest degree.
The Powers the authorities added were Still trying
TO agree upon plan Of exertlng pressure upon the
Sultsn 10 induce him TO enforce tDe REFORMS IN
Turkev that had been promised but IL would be Q
long lime before they would think Of moving troops
ard ships S;l they said, they were gad tnat
s,ories of the kind shown them were pelng pup
llshed as they mign; have the effect 70 frgnten ne
Sultan into action In the direction o. hsutu'!hS
reforms. 49,. ro,ao, diso,..,
similar IN The one described above, quanlyinS II
hv sayIng III Is stated that fleets VII! shortly
be- mobIIized in order ,hat they may & be ready II u
shom;d become necessary TO enforce reforms IN the
o.toman Empire These reports do not attract much
a.,en.lon here as they are regarGed as ps.ohsihs
"a he series of solutions Of the Turkish SITUATION
which are always shown 20 be ialse wheh nqureo'
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10

higher than it has been with labor and materials
cheapened by Democratic depression. The same
principle applies in most other protected indus
tries. The duty required IS that which Will
preserve the home market" and at the same
time maintain reasonable wages for American
freemen.
1t does not follow that the profits demanded
by every miners or manufacturers trust or the
wages demanded by every labor trust must be
guarded and maintained. 1t is matter for
practical statesmen TO decide in each case
whether the trust Of either sort is making I'M
reasonable exaciion. In some kinds OF labor the
wages demanded have been such as to drive
the industry out of the region where such rates
are enforced. 1t is not the duty Of Congress TO
promote any excessive demand. even on the
part of the labOrers. In other cases. combina-
tions Of mine-Owners or Of manufacturers have
fixed prices of articles necessary as materials
10 great industries nigh as 10 embarrass those
industries. If in any such case the rate OF duty
gives opportunity for such injustice that fact Is
to be considered in deciding what rate Is needed
for a just and reasonable protection Of home In
dusiry 4 wise and conservative tariff Will
avoid as far a. possible the promotion or defence
Of cxtor;on of any sort but will not hesitate to
secure for American producers a fair ana rea-
sonablr advantage in American markets.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
Nmuscments.

ACADEMY OF MUSIc-s-Two Little Nagran'S'
AMERICAN THEATRE-s-Fedora ,,..o.
BIJOJ THEATRE-S3 30-The Queen J. toV'o''
BROADWAY THEATRE-s:l.-Bran bo'u
CASINO-s:i5-Jack and the BeanstaK ,,,.a
COLUMBUS THEATRE-Sl5-The COTTON h'"e'
DALY'S THEATRI.-S:l5- -Geisha:
EDEN MlSEE-S-Wsxworks and concert
EAPIRf THEATRE -s:20-Rosemary -, ror,une
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE A roo, u r- Iecl vii
GARDEN THEATRE-2-Prnce kari-o''' III
and Mr.. livde. .,o.
GARRICK THEATRE -s:I5-Secret Service;
GRAND OPERA HOUSES MIX White ftss, tmsssc,har,men,
HARLEM OPERA HOi'SE-S:i5A FLORIDA ~ r,nn
HERALD SQUARE TiiEATRt~s:lo-Ihe "'' '
Paris. -. ,,,i,
HoYTSs THEATRE SO NJ Friend from , dnlI5.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE Educated Itui,e; ;.ir, and
ESICKERBOcKER THEATRE s-Ine p'"''"o ~
King Henry ~.
ROSTER & BI ,I.S-S-NaudevIe .x, r., aorie
LYCEUM THEATRE-2-s The ,oH.,snrp pe.,. U
MENDEI-SSOHN GI.f,E CLUB HALl-3-fee"a'
MURRAY Hill. TUEATRE-s-The Politician
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESlGN-Day ana r''e''"e
Autumn Exhibition o,-,,. o.,- corcer,
NEW METROPOLITAN OPERA Hct Sf<-o'''
OLYMPIA THEATRE-s-Sania Maria
PASTOR'S-123D to Ii-Naudeville , r-ar,,o-
st. NICHOLAS SKATING RiNk-oay anu H'e
Skating.
NATI.ACK' 'S-s:1a--Th Rogue's COMEDY r,o,o,s
14TH STREET THEATRE -s:l'-Ihe theIIE
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
THE iPOTHEOSIS or BERNHihDI.
NOTABLE GATHERINGS AT THE GRAND horEL
BANQUET AND AT THE RENAISSANCE lhf-
ATRE-sARDOr OFFERS TOAST

NOTABLE GATHERINGS AT TIE 6hANp iSL
BANQUET AND AT THE RENAISSANCE THE
ATRE-sARDOr OFFERS \ TOAST.
par,s Dec "A banquet given at the Grand
,Jo.eI this evening upon the occasion OF he ie'es III
honor NJ Sarah Bernhardt. The centre table, wnlch
n,,o o,cunled by Nine. Bernharlt and the more
,ron,irent of the guests. snrmounied by neau-
nan c,nonv and the banquet-room was tasteiuiiy
,scorateI There were presen; COO guests every one
-. ,,or has b.ccrne celebrated IN literature, the
drama or art. ,..
vic, rho eues,s nai assembled Nine Bernhardt
on,.r.a leaning upon ;he arm Of Nictoren Sarfou'
r.,o ,ter offered the only toast OF the evening III
..,,sir, tho toas; 10 the we,-known actress NJ
cd, describei her a. "Bsrnhardt, the !ncom-
nar,be tragedienne and the sovereign OF ofdr"at'c
arr and dwell, al length upon her character TOT
Kindness generosity and charity. During ., ne nan,
oiir; COLONIES orchestra and cnor sdFe Il "''"'''
a Sarah Bernardo. -, p.r,iss,rca
Nine Rernhardt appeared az the h"i -.
.i.pnh.br. An enthusiastic reception was gVeo
bsr nv the large number OF persons pr - ~ .,s
,he end OF the scene the curtain rose. "'Sci..'-
The apotheoss of Nine. Bernhardi; lnc S Scmess
80 lrs,ed upon A throne. draped WIN mowers
md foliage with cherubs reclining al her ies'.
Ahove her head was suspended a wreath. ana tie
throne was surr0nndeH DS s az" . ,ore.oms one
+, w. followed by the recitation OF s0nnets py
,onre. Theuret and Mendes. At the concllSlooa
Of the recitations Nine Bernhaidt emDrdced NJ.
coppe. and several other p"f9O'i9' '"''' " '''f'"'
Of the widest enthusiasm . ,o.,a
Among the many Congra;ulatory me>sises ~, ~
hv Nine R.rnharlt was one sent from New orh ny
bronson Howard presdeni OF tne t'. 'a,' -, ION
rs Deep respect for queen Of he Frencn stage
Sovereign by Divine Right
New-York tribune., 1896-12-10
POWER or THE STiY-IT-HOU

No person who studies the returns of The No
vclnber election can fail TO be- impressed with
the universal interest manifested in the issucs
Of the campaign. Everywhere the vote was
large Citizens who had not gone to the polls
in years renewed their interest In public affairs
Registration was phenomenal in all srcil ions Of
the country. and the ballots cast made an I'M
usually large proportion of the qualified votes
The gravity Of the questions involved. rs well
as their peculiar nature aroused the business
men Of the land as they had not been aroused
in a quarter of century. The situation made
politicians for the moment Of merchants. bank
ers and manufacturers, who had been accus-
toned 10 look upon politics as an unpleasant
business beneath their attention. All Of a
sudden they found II required their attention.
and. after having preacaed 10 themselves the
uselessness Of their attempting 10 accomplish
anything at elections they realized that they
had an effective force il they only had energy
to employ II.
1t Is. Of course impossible 10 measure the
exact weight Of this vote. or tell how far in any
State 1t went In determining the result. But
when the public feeling Of last October Is re-
called, II seems not hazardous TO say that many
electoral votes were determined absolutely by
what Is usually the stay-at-hOme vote. In some
Of our cities there was practically no such vote
among the people who generally contribute to
It most largely. II anybody failed TO cast a
ballot II was the hanger-On who had no interest
In moral issues and economic questions and
who found that the general alertness made him