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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

leading iron producing nation of the
world. Taking our output as 100 that
OF England was -. Germany 60, and
France Il. About 3 per cent of the
pig iron was made from imported ores.
The production of lead declined 20 per
cent. owing, II is said to competition
with foreign ores.
The silver product of 1895 was 46 331 :
23j ounces of fine metal. of the CONNER
cial value of $50. PA ,296. decrease of
3.il5,oio ounces from 1884 The avera ge
price FOR the year was 653 cents per
ounce. or about 2,3 cents per ounce
greater than in 1924. Zinc and quick
silver showed a substantial increase.
OF the nonmetallic products the coal
production showed large gain, COM
prising 13s. o1e. 4G6 short tons bitumin-
Gus and $3.50 $50 anthracite. The yield
of coke was 1927, 34s short tons =
In running comment it is impossible
10 fully or explicitly review the inn
mcnse mass of statistics in detail shown
ny the production tables of The Min
eral Industry which must be con-
suited at first hand to give full salts
faction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The tools of Rhodes and Jameson
have been sentenced to death while one
of the principals is free and the other
probably mas no very serious misgiv-
ings. Among those tools is John Hays
Hammond, an American mining engi-
neer at johannesburg. He is graduate
of Yale and very prominent man in
his profession. His name appears on the
summons sent to Jameson by the Tit
landers in Johannesburg. 1t is now
said the reason why the Uitlanders did
not come to the rescue of the Jameson
raiders was because OF a mistake in the
summons, caused by the transportation
of period. the Uitlanders intending
only to warn the Jameson men to be in
readiness in event of trouble, which
hadn't arisen. Be that as il may,
Hammond plead guilty and nothing but
the clemency of President Kruger can
save Hammond and the others from
the death penalty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Whose graves are now decorated once
each year are still living, thanks to
the fortunes of war. and participate in
the appropriate rites of the day,
1t i'll beho0ves any organization of men
to publicly pervert the observance of
the occasion from its original purpose.
We can understand that with many
members of the l.. A. w. 1t is almost
impossible to get away for an annual
meet except on a day when the marts
of trade are closed and business gen.
orally is stopped We realize that
there are too few holidays for those
who work under the pressure OF mod
crn methods in the business world.
We can understand how easily one
takes advantage of such an oppor-
tunity to consult his own pleasure nor
is it surprising that the individual,
when acting collectively as an organ
ization. becomes gradually accustomed
to making use of a day set apart as
higher ideal than the pleasure of the
individual. and does not stop to con-
slider that he is taking that which does
not belong to him. With such
individual lapses it is imprac-
ticable to take issue. perhaps. but
can we afford to let pass without
!criticism such a disregard Of obligation
by n President of the United States.
who devotcs the day to fishing, or by
an organization so large and important
that ii has already begun to exert an
influence in shaping legislation? The
great interests of great country
acquiesced in the setting apart of one
secular day in the year to comment
crate the noble sacrifices made by her
citizen sOldiery at n time when sacri-
fees must be made that the Union
might live. and for the purpose of
stimulating love of country among sue
ceetling generations. The wisdom of
this has never been doubted. The bust
ness interests of the country have
never lamented the sacrifice of so much
time from their pursuits. Where have
those. who have acquired a member
ship in an association of wheelmen.
acquired right to say to the
world that Memorial day is not an
occasion sacred to any ideal other than
pleasure. is not any more significant to
the young men of the State as an occa-
sion for cherishing the memory of those
who risked everything save honor for
patriotic ideals than it is as an occa-
sion when the young men of the land
shall assemble together to discuss the
latest features in bicycles, cycling
reco,,s and the grave question whether
the rest of the population should not
get off the earth to let the 'scorcher'
naSS3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
4 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Bangor.
Tuesday, June I'd, 1896,
At Two O'Clock p. M. $50
At Two O'Clock p. N.

for the purpose of nominating candi-
date for Governor to be supported at the
September election; and transacting any
other business that may properly come
before it. The basis of representation
will be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each
Seveuty-five votes cast for the Rupubli-
can candidate for Governor in 1894 an
additional delegate, and for fraction OF
forty votes in excess of seventy-live
votes an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any
city, town or plantation can only be
filled by residents of the county in which
the vacancy exists.
The State Committee will be in session
in the reception room Of the hall at one
O'Clock p. NJ. on the day of the Conven-
tIon for the purpose of receiving the Gre
dentials OF delegates Delegates, in order
to participate in the Convention. must be
elected subsequent TO the date of the call
for this Convention.
We invite all Republicans and all cleo
tors of Maine. without regard to past
political differences, who are in favor OF
restoring and maintaining protective
tarin: who are opposed to the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver, except by in
ternatiOnal agreement, and until such
agreement can be obtained believe that
the present gold standard should be
maintained: who believe in free popular
education; in the promotion of the cause
OF temperance; in just and equal taxation;
in the restriction of immigration: in a
just administration of all pension leg
iSlation: in whatever legislation will re-
store American shipping to its former
rank in the world in the preservation Of
National honor at home and abroad; in
an economical and efficient administra-
ton of State affairs. to unite with the
Republicans in the selection of delegates
to this Convention.
Per order, Republican State Committee.
]. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine. April 21st, 1886.
Fast day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
What Significance Shall Memorial "a,
Have"

H.. The Journal has briefly alluded to
the decision at the special meeting of
the L. A. w, Tuesday evening, re-
specting the time of holding its annual
meet. but it seems worthy of some
what more extended consideration.
The L. A. w. of this State, as has
been the case in many other states. has
been accustomed to hold. what is
termed its annual meet, on Memorial
day. For time it attracted little at
tention. But the State of Maine is
pretty thoroughly imbued with patri-
otto instincts, which it came honestly
by. and which are a legacy of the past
that the State has every reason to be
proud of. The people of Maine, gem
orally have a lively sense of duty and
keen appreciation of ideals. Even
those accustomed to put Memorial day
to their own uses as if no other sig
nificance attached to it felt there was
weight in the objection to it's obser-
vance as a common holiday. and it
was made to have this large, rapidly
growing and influential organization of
wheelmen select some other occasion
for it's annual celebration.
Not few of the members of the Or
ganiZatiOn saw the good sense of such
an effort and the chief consul. Mr..
Hichborn, lent his influence along with
others to have the date of the meet
changed. This attempt met with de-
feat by a large majority vote of the
meeting. although it is by no means
certain, though probable. that this vote
represented the views of the majority
of the members. Such a decision in the
face of such a demand is very sig
nificant and cannot pass unheeded.
The Journal all along has hoped the
organization would yield to public
sentiment although it has appreciated
the powerful influences against such
! lCiulI6 10 COuuuC4It llbdl tHOSc
who voted to adhere to the customary
date of meet did not do SO with any in
tention of showing disrespect. But too
much significance attaches to the &C.
ton of Tuesday evening to pass I'M
noticed and we feel that we should do
no less than express our disapproval.
though we do SO in spirit of fairness
and in a desire to exonerate the l.. A
w. from any charge of intentional dis
respect.
1t is impossible in any country. more
especially in this where changes are SO
rapid. to retain the full significance OF
days set apart for commemoration OF
any specific event. The downfall OF
tyranny as exemplified in the fall of
the. Bastile has come to be observed by
those who seek the downfall of society
Fast day has departed, We might say
altogether departed, from its original
purpose. Thanksgiving IS not what il
| was as day of observance fifty year.
ago. Memorial day inevitably must
we believe, lose much of it's import
as an occasion for paying tribute
to the memory of the patriotic dead
but every endeavor should be made t.
delay that time. if we have any faitf
in the ideal, and desire to cultivate love
oil country. respect for valor, regard fol
I noble sacrifice or sense of obligation t.
the defenders of our nation in time Of
supremest peril. And certainly while the
comrades of those who have passed away
while the men who shared the dangers
the privations, the sacrifices with thos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Senator German assumes an attitude
on the subject of revenue that is char
acteristic For political effect he pro-
poses tax upon tea and coffee to make
good the deficit. He didn't go upon the
principle of tariff for revenue only
when he amended the Wilson bill and
his amendments were for the purpose
of protecting the sugar trust rather
than the country and its treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the
New Great South American Kidney
Cure" This new remedy is great
surprise on account of it's exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder. kidneys, back and every part
OF the urinary passages in male or fe-
male. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain In passing it almost imme-
diately. Ii you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co, Druggist,
Augusta, Me. d6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

There was n small multitude of men
and every one of them, IL their excuses
be accepted. could not get away 10 fish
on a week day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The X-ray is being tested as cure
for consumption. One new consump-
ton cure isn't given time to demon
strate it's efficacy before another at
tracts notice. This is encouraging. but
it remains to be proved whether any
of them are of any real value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Platforms don't mean anything any,
wayhs remarks Senator Sherman with
smile to a New York reporter. But
>"e non. John Sherman does mean
"'ucn when he talks that way. He'd
'nuch rather many people would not
take that Ohio platform SO seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

One result of the Investigations o.
that board of engineers sent by the
government to inspect the NicaraguaIl
canal route is gratifying; they agree
that the canal is practicable. The
chairman thinks it will cost about
$3.50. 900, 900 and declares that the board
were the first engineers to examine
the entire route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The failure of the Sultan's expert
ment in attempting to summarily ex-
pei Missionary Knapp may lead him to
change his mind about undertaking
the wholesale expulsion of Protestant
and Catholic missionaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
: 50
Saily Seauebtt 5olrtat.

No notice whatever will be taken Of un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers, Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
For, Representatives to Congress.

First District
Second DISCRIMINATION DING
LEY, sJR., of Lewiston.
Third District-SETH L. MILL
KEN Of Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLESA A. BOU~
TELLE of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The opposing currency factions of
the Democratic party are fighting
nara Tor Illinois. which many re-
gard as the pivotal state that win do
cide the silver issue in the national
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Biddeford's prize-fighting element
can't hire hall so talks of building a
tent in which to hold exhibitions" It's
a pity that class of enthusiasts couldn't
have lodge in some vast wilderness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

1t Is noticeable that Senator Sher-
man, when he said Mckinley was all
right on the currency issue, also said
the Ohio platform was all right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

1t maketh the heart of the Washing
ton county man glad to see the young
men investing in real estate there and
building commodious homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

There are so many requests for en-
ployment upon the new hospital build
ing being erected in Lewiston. that the
natural conclusion is that the blessings
far East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
PRESS COMMENTS. /.
Twill History Repeat ITSELF"
portland Advertiser

will history repeat itself?"' The
Philadelphia Times asks the question
apropos of the Republican national
convention. 1t points out that in 1860
two-thirds Of the delegates to the Re
publican national convention were
either instructed or committed to the
support of Seward, but that he was
defeated solely because deemed I'M
available, and Lincoln received the
nomination. Mckinley has not two
thirds; he has not even half. To that
extent there will be no repetition of
history. But he may lose the nominal
ton for much the same reason as it
was lost by Seward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
S51l.i0i. Il
Leaving a deficit of.
xs.b.UII.

IL Will be seen that while all fares and
othor earnings We're payable in Mexican
SILVER, the interest on the debt had 10
be paid in United States currency, which
Is based on the gold standard. The
trouble began in the process OF convert
ing a ol-cent dollar into n l00-cent dol
lar. The report gives this explanation OF
the disaster: THE exceptionally low
price FOR silver extending over the en-
tire year, operated to produce the above
deficit. There is. however. every indica-
ton that the limit of the fall of silver
mas been reached. and n gradual appre-
citation in its value has manifested itself
since the close of the year. and Mexican
dollars are now quoted at about 50 cents,
and at this price the net earnings in 1875
would have exceeded the fixed charges.
every railway in the UnitedState would
be IN the same condition were we to go
to the silver standard. 1t could not raise
ITS fares and freight charges. but the in
crest on its debt would he payable in
gold. ana its gross receipts would al
ways have 10 be .cut down one-half TO
bring them to their real value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

last summer. the grandson OF a man
who settled there in 1900 and was the
first boy to be born in the house his
grandfather built IS years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

I'D the system is at this season. The
cold weather has made unusual drains
upon the vital forces. The blood has
become impoverished and impure. and
all the functions Of the body suffer in
consequence. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the great builder, because it is the one
true blood purifier and nerve tonic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

1t is thought the radical element will
have small if any representation in
the new French cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Winthrop Budget: They are Dragging
down in Deer Isle because there are
five persons In town over 30 years Old.
We are little short this year on very
old people in Winthrop, as we can only
think of four who have passed the 80
year limit. Most years we can go this
three or four better. The oldest of
these four however. has reached 90,
and another is "a. at least. Bring on
your old folks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Few will doubt the accuracy of the
report o. the Senate committee that
there was fraud in the Alabama cleo
tons in 1894 +
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Rev. DR.. Parkhurst = believes in the
catechism-of representatives who fail
to act as their constituents WISH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

One of Gardeners young men was
taken the other night for house
breaker. He explained to the police
man that his best girl had a habit of
sitting up late, and was allowed to go
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The small boy wonders why greens
weren't SO made that digging wouldn'
be necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
CANADA HORSES.

Cummings Prescott have inst recsivAd
carload OF heavy draft horses from OanSda.
NOV y the time to get good hors eat piicss
10 SUIT the 0mes. iA6t4u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
KN0WLTON,
UNDERTAKEN.
OAK Street.
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
Organized 1913.
BANKING ROOMS 235 WATER STREeT,

TRUSTEES-Wm. s. Badger, J. H.
Marley l.. c. Cornish, Lendall Titcomb.
b. F. PARROT.
Deposits received and placed on interest
the first day of every month.
Interest paid or credited on account on
the first Wednesday of February and Au.
gust.
Deposits are exempt by law from all
taxes, and accounts are strictly confiden.
tial.
Especial privileges afforded to Execu.
tors, Administrators, Guardians. Trus,
tees. married women and minors
,,.. EDWIN c. DUDLEY. Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Boston sends to Gardiner for st. John
alewives, and the Reporter-Journal
wonders why.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The bloomer Is cutting wide swnth
in the st. Croix valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Lawn cleaning and garden making
rheumatism is almost epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The success of the opera house
scheme at Portland brings the new
Masonic temple project within the
range of probability. The committee
got subscriptions to the amount OF
$17e0 the first hour after starting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

One of the editors of the Bangor
Commercial sat behind an enormous
specimen of woman's headgear at the
mercial is clamoring for an anti-high
hat law in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

By getting rid of one kind Of bonds
Cuba may get rid of another kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Some are grumbling down in Wash
ington county because Italians instead
of natives are to work upon the rail-
road. Meanwhile the shrewd Nillager
is getting his wood fitted by the
waiting "dago" who is hungry and out
of tobacco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Five women have paid the admission
fee for membership in the local boart
of trade at Machias. but as they can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Lewiston and Auburn want good
wide bridge, built large enough for
| the Androscoggin metropolis of 20 years
hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Gardiner thinks a village improve
ment society would prove beneficial
If the plan is tried and works wei
Gardiner has neighbors who will BIZ
imitatOrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Machias Republican,: AS Maine goes
so goes the Union. This means Reed
and sound money!,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Biddefords educational institutions
are in peril. The captain and manager
of the high school base ball team re-
sign because the principal won't allow
playing ball on the school grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

HOODS PILLS become the favorite
cathartic with all who use them. All
druggists. Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

There was born in East Livermore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
Our Mineral Industries.

Mineral production in the United
States in 1894 and 1895 is exhaustively
treated in table prepared for the an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Dwellers in Lewiston are hunting for
those who desecrate shade trees with
tobacco signs. If caught they will be
given cud of reflection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
Effects Of Free Silver illustrated.
81. Y. Evening Posi-.

IN l. Evening -POSt,)
\ very interesting illustration of the
beauties of conducting business on the
silver standard is furnished by the an
nual report of the Mexican International
Railroad Company The company in
creased its business last year to the ex-
tent OF nearly a haf-million dollars and
had an excess of more than.a million
dollars OF earnings above expenses vet
], was obliged TO report Il deficit OF over
5000 The tale is told in the following
Illuminating table:
Earnings over operating ex-
penses Observation-Disclosures. 81, o5t; 10 &c
interest on open accounts. SS3i. 50
Total receipts ................ 81 ,o75 COS. 60
Less stamp tax pald............ IS l66. 90
Leaving in Mexican cur
rency OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81. 05, 439. 81
Which. converted into L. S
currency ut the rate OF SIS,
cents for the silver dollar
leaves ...:.................,.. Sis 070.9,
AGAINST TINS Is charseable in L. $
currency. viz:
one years interest on
bonded debt ........ $500 900 90
General expenses ..... 97gSs9
interest, discount. and
exchange ............ l305S2
s57llO4 Il
Leaving deficit of.......... s23, 033 "A
IL will be seen that while all fares and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

For the next six months Portland
will not be Canadian port with Euro
pean steamship connections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Under the head of Attention Nc
Carthy," Il Portland woman notifies
the public through the columns of the
Sunday Telegram that the report of
her intention to marry said Mccarthy
is not true. 1t now remains for Nc
Carthy to emulate the late lamented
McGinty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The above lines are the hunters
chorus in the I'd act burlesque.
King Megantic XIV" given by the
club at the Bijou theatre.
Boston. Monday evening. 1t is said
the craftsmanship of the Megantic
club isn't to be compared with the
hit made by the burlesque.