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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

!. Under the present seemingly ex-
orbitant prices exacted by the alleged
coal trust it may be well to recall what
the tariff ''reformers" had to say re-
specting benefits to accrue under a
lower duty on the soft coal Of Nova
Scotia. This soft coal was coming in
here to aid our manufacturers and to
Indirectly prevent. in so far as it could
be used as substitute for hard coal.
any trust from raising the price of
anthracite whenever it might choose
to do so. Well. the mongrel tariff re-
duced the duty ON our bituminous coal
from rs to 40 cents per ton and the
prices Of hard coal have risen to a very
burdensome figure. The fact is there
is nothing to demonstrate the old free
trade theory that reducing the revenue
necessarily reduces trusts. but very
much to show that trusts are not de-
pendent on the tariff for existence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

We publish elsewhere a portion OF
the Republican Journals very interest
ing account of the grand Republican
celebration in Belfast. This account
includes the speeches delivered on this
occasion by Hon. Seth l.. Milliken to
the parades which halted in front of
his residence to pay respects and ex-
press appreciation for the loyal. vigor-
Gus and effective efforts of Mr.. Mill
ken in the campaign throughout the
country as well as in his own State.
A delegation of constituents from
Brooks were the first to call and their
spokesman, that stalwart Republican.
John H. Gordon. Esq. made a brief
but eloquent address presenting in be-
half of the veterans and their sons and
daughters several baskets of beauti-
full flowers. Mr.. Millikens reply is a
model, gracefully appropriate. sincere,
eloquent. His address to the assem-
blage when the grand parade stopped
before the residence was somewhat
longer and entered more exhaustively
into discussion of the features and
fruits of the great victory at the polls.
One reading the addresses will not
wonder at the enthusiasm with which
they were received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23
An important Case.

The trial in the United States GRIM
inal court Of Col. Nunez and Capt.
Dickman on the charge of being con-
nected with the so called Laurada fill
one though the disagreement OF the
jury may lessen that importance in a
degree. The case was especially i'm
portant in that Judge Brown in his
charge interpreted the law defining
what constitutes a filibustering expedi-
ton. and this at a time when Spain
has advanced claims against the
United States for damages resulting
from filibustering expeditions. which
she claims have gone from this coun-
try because our government has been
derelict in it's duty to prevent them. If
the claims for American property de-
stroyed in Cuba shall be pressed Spain
will undoubtedly press these. II the
position taken in Judge Browns
charge. however. shall be sustained it
will be difficult matter for Spain to
prove damages to have resulted from
unlawful expeditions sent out from this
country. moreover. to prove that the
government did not exercise all the
precaution to prevent them that was
practica BILE. Arms may be shipped
from this country to Cuban general
without violating a law but if mill
tary expedition is organized and sent
out that is a violation of the law
Judge Brown declared in his charge:
Under the rulings of the supreme
court l must instruct you. If you find
this body of men landed with arms in
their hands and We're then organized
to stand together that would be mill
tary enterprise" Ex-Secretary of the
Navy Tracy. counsel for the defense
argued that the expedition must be
organized before it set out and that il
organized at sea outside the jurisdic-
ton of the United States it would not
come under our statutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

ly open to criticism and shows Bis.
marclc n. pave been and be now q
man who does not sdruple. and even
excites doubt whetheu he always
confines himself to doing wrong only
that good may come. However, as the
matter is more thoroughly understood
the opinion becomes more general that
Bismarck was led to divulge this state
secret in the belief that Germany as q
nation was drifting into a precarious
situation with respect to her foreign
relations. Moreover he has pricked the
French bubble of enthusiasm over the
alliance with Russia which by this ex-
posture is seen to prefer to be on
intimate terms with Germany anu only
took up France when the Emperor re-
fused to renew the secret treaty with
Russia. On the whole there Is q pretty
pickle in Germany and little likelihood
that she will get out Of it so long as her
present ruler lives and rules. Were
France undergoing the strain now 50
apparent in Germany there would be
no end of predictions that she was
nearing the end of her attempt at Re-
publican government. 1t would not be
altogether surprising if Germany were
nearing the end of being ruled by a
Emperor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23
Ferment in Germany.

If it were not for the phIegmatic
German temperament and sturdy
character one might suppose with good
reason that the German nation was
about to be shaken to it's foundations
and there are, as it is. many evidences
Of the rapid growth of a sentiment
that may well alarm those who pin
their faith in the future of that coun-
try to it's present tle-brained En-
peror. Some of the fruits of his mill
tarism and obsolete ideas about divine
rights Of kings are ripening. An event
which did much to precipitate the
present agitation was the recent muir
der in cold blood of a civilian by the
name of Siebeman at Carlsruhe by
Lieutenant Won Brusewitz, on the pre-
text that Siebeman brushed against
the latter in passing out of public
place. Brusewitz cut down the civilian
notwithstanding his apology and being
tried by military tribunal was only
sentenced to four years Imprisonment
army. Indeed it is doubted by some
if the full extent of this absurd punish
ment will be meted out.
The people of Germany have not
been slow to connect in their minds
this outrage with the encouragement
which the Emperor has from time to
time given to the medieval spirit of
militarism that had previously become
almost intolerable. On one occasion
while addressing recruits the Emperor
said. whoever attacks my uniform
insults me-" Indeed some have sought
to excuse the murder on the ground
that the civilian Siebeman brushed
against the uniform of the officer that
murdered him. 1t is a notorious fact
that German officers treat the common
soldiers with indignities that would
not be submitted to in the armies of
most of the civilized countries and
have openly expressed the UTMOST con-
tempt for civilians. When is consid-
cred that the great number Of civilians
have done military service and not a
few of them have been maltreated by
insOlent officers the danger that threat
ems continuance of the attitude Of the
government is seen. The agitation
took such pronounced form in !. the
Reichstag last week that one Of the
ablest leaders among the radicals an
nounced that revolution would follow a
continuance of this sort of thing. The
government officials have censured
members Of the Reichstag for their dis
position to inquire into the matter and
the minister of war threatened but
was laughed down and excited only
the contempt of that body.
While the bumptious Emperor is
warned of danger on that side he is
still further embarrassed by the
secrets divulged by Bismarck. The
latter's action in making public the
,, fact that for years he had maintained
secret treaty with Russia contrary
to the spirit of the relations between
Germany. Austria and Italy. is assured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23
News Of the Victories

Won by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
over disease are almost daily received by
its proprietors. For over a third Of
century it has been the theme OF con-
slant and grateful acknowledgements
from those whom it has cured or pros
tected from disease. from medical men
who have watched its effects and adopt
ed it. and from a host of other sources
noticeable concurrence in this mass OF
testimony as to the thOroughness of its
effects is observable. This point spec.
tally commends itself to the considera-
ton Of persons afflicted with obstinate
forms of the maladies to which 1t Is
adapted. against which ordinary RENE.
dies have proved unavailing. Fever and
ague. chronic constipation ana dyspep-
sia long and increasing debility. con-
iirmed biliousness and rheumatism. are
among the forms of disease which most
frequently defy medication. and to the
eradication of these maladies the Bitters
is specially suited. 1t is pure. speedy
and thorough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

Even Prosperous Japan" that the
free silver orators so delighted to pic
ture to us during the late campaign as
modern Utopia, is to adopt the gold
standard. The Imperial Monetary COM
mission in that country after an ex-
haustive study of that question, has
reported in favor of this move and
their advice will. undoubtedly be acted
upon. This is a progressive world and
the indications are that four years
hence, the advocates of free silver, if
there should then be any left. will have
to search among the tribes of darkest
Africa" for shining illustrations of the
prosperous workings of their theories;
but even here their chances are doubt
full. The missionaries are doing a
great work even in Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

One result which is almost sure tc
come from the shortage of the wheat
crop outside Of the United States is ar
enlarged demand for American corn
This nutritious cereal has been rapid
ly gaining favor in Europe during the
last few years, and this season our ex-
ports of corn bid fair to be the largest
in our history. Already large pur-
chases are being made for shipment tc
India. and the indications are that they
are only the fore runners of still larger
ones. Fortunately our corn crop is a
very large one this year and there is nc
reason to doubt but what the supply
will be found adequate to the demand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

dollars to the Cuban cause. A number
OF successful filibustering expeditions
have been fitted out in It's vicinity. II
war were to be forced by Spain Tampa
and Key West are probably the two
American cities upon which she would
first seek to wreak her vengeance.
Both should be thoroughly fortified;
hut for that matter. there should not
be a single great harbor on either
sea board without means Of defence
from foreign aggression. The best way
to secure peace is to be prepared for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

1t is noticeable that the Spanish re-
ports of alleged conflicts with the in
surgents still continue to show a great
disparity in their favor in the matter
Of losses. The latest alleged battle
reported from Spanish sources resulted
in the killing of some 40 insurgents and
Spanish officer and IA privates were
wounded. AT this rate the insurgent
long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

There seems to be strong proba-
bility that the Republican legislature
of North Dakota win return Hans
brough to the United States Senate ii
it Is believed that the state can trust
him on the financial question. Though
an ardent silverite he came out before
election and stumped the state for Nc
kinley. If reelected we hope it will
not be until he has been placed in a
position where he cannot betray the
sound money sentiment of his constit-
dency, if by any possibility he should
have desire to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

When Charleston, S. c.. votes against
Bryan and free silver coinage. there is
indeed new hope for the South. The
people of that fine old Southern city,
and former hot bed of secession, have
never been admirers Of Tillman. As
one of its leading citizens told the
writer last winter 1.-The presence of that
man in the United States Senate, where
we have been accustomed in years
past. to be represented by gentlemen
of culture and attainments, is a con-
slant humiliation to U.S."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

When the burr is on the chestnut and the
chipmunk's on the wall.
And the foliage is. painted by the artist
hand of Fall.
It's then my heart goes backward to the
days Of happy youth
When life was glowing innocence and
innocence was truth.
Oh. the simple songs of nature have n
power TO enthrall.
When the burr is on the chestnut and the
chipmunk's on the wall.
Then I'm again an urchin full of frolic
and of glee.
Swaying blithely in the branches of the
spreading chestnut tree.
And | hear the merry voices of my COM
rades all around
As the bursting burrs fall cracking in a
shower to the ground
Oh, my heart is filled with memories OF
youth that never pail.
When the burr is on the chestnut and the
chipmunk's on the wall.
see the gray old cider mill down by the
foaming sluice.
Where life was bright and sunny and a
dream of apple juice:
in the day.
And see the cattle browsing and the
frisky colts at play.
All. me! what youthful memories come
flocking to the call,
When the burr is on the chestnut and the
chipmunks on the wall.
John w Low.
The sled preceded the skates.
Thin ice accidents delayed few
days.
Only SS more days of this leap year
and not another for eight years.
The girls shouldn't overlook the
blessings of leap year when recounting
their reasons for being thankful next
Thursday.
The odds are in favor of the Turkey
that still has his head on.
Lewiston's per capita debt is S5S for
every man. woman and child in that
city. But how many of them are los
ing sleep on that account or expect to
have to pay it? It's there neverthe-
less.
The Mink murder trial recalls the
fact that the sister of the slaughtered
IIdI was IlldTTleu tI1e next uay AFTER
his funeral. Her husband was Dana
Storer. who was assisting to bed a
drunken younger brother at the time
the fatal shot was fired.
Practical sympathy is noble thing
wherever it may be found and it is
especially gratifying to find it in the
school room. An instance of this is
seen in some of the Saco schools.
where the teachers have informed
themselves of cases of restitution and
appealed to the pupils to contribute
The children of one school brought in
enough to make wagon-load of. pro-
visions.
The muskrats are said to be building
extra thick houses, this year. The In
dams say that this is an infallible
sign of long, severe winter
Augusta was behind even Boston in
getting its first snow storm, but it
came. Saturday, and laid the dust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23
II must Ia that Tammany EXPECTS

1t must be that Tammany expects to
soon get rid of John c. Sheehan's leader
ship, or in it's present impoverished
condition it would not have raised the
money for that $3.50 album. presented
to him last week. Sheehan was SO
overcome that he murmured a wish for
the return Of the gold Democrats. He
that only thus can there be a return of
spoils to Tammany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23
STATE OF MAINE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

It has ever been the custom Of oul
Christian Commonwealth. at the close Of
the harvest season, to call upon her PEG.
pie to render thanks and praise to God
for His many mercies to His dependent
children.
We continue to enjoy the priceless bless
ings Of free government. The principles
Of civil and religious liberty, and respect
for law. National and State authority
still prevail throughout our favored land
Providence has dealt kindly with our
beloved State, her people and her institu.
tons, and there is abundant reason for
offering thanks. therefore. with the
advice Of the Executive Council, designate
THURSDAY, THE TWENTY SIXTH
DAY. OF,NOVEMBER, INSTANT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

There does not seem to be any very
good reason why Japan should not
secure the carrying trade of
the Pacinc coast when her
sailors work for wages and subsist
upon fare that would mean beggary
and starvation for American sailors.
The problem presented here is a seri-
Gus one. 1t will certainly be a poor
time to pull down any walls of protec-
ton. when we are beginning to feel the
blight of Oriental competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

There will be general sympathy with
General Miles recommendation for an
increase in our regular army. A stand
ing army of so, 900 or $4,000 is none too
large for a great and powerful nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

The indications are that if Spain
should undertake to seize Mexico as a
base Of operations in the event of hos
meet with the warmest kind of re-
ceptiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

There is a disposition to ridicule the
demand Of the Choctaws for 10000, 0Od
in return for a surrender of tribal
autonomy. The silver trust, however.
wants the country to vote it $50, 900, 900
annually and offers nothing but
trouble in return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

Democratic New York Times has to
pertinent. Possibly the statement of
the Louisville Courier-Journal that Nc
kinley carried that state by 10. 900 ma
iority may have been actuated by a
similar intimate knowledge of the cir
cumStanceS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

In spite of fraud Mckinley gained
81, 1917 votes over four years ago in the
states of Virginia, Mississippi, Georgia
and Arkansas. 1t will need a dozen
organs blabbing at once to arouse
much Is to ! enthusiasm down that
way for year or two at least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23
DAY OF THANKSGIVING AMI
PRAISE.
AS A

Refraining on that day from all I'M
necessary labor and business, let US. in
the temples of worship. and at the family
freside. offer grateful tributes Of praise
and song. for Gods gracious favors.
And in the reunions Of families, kindred
and friends, may the love Of home and the
affection for our Commonwealth be
strengthened. and may the sincerity Of
our thankfulness and gratitude find ex.
preston In deeds of charity and kindness
towards the poor and unfortunate.
Given at Augusta, this fourth day Of
November. in the year of our Lord
one, thousand eight hundred and
nlnety-six. and Of the independence
Of the United States Of America
the one hundred and twenty first
HENRY B. CLEAVES.
BY the Governor.
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN,
Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

Important if true, this alleged dis
covery of Denver physician that
tubercular germs may be discovered in
the blood and be treated successfully
before the disease becomes established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

II the silver men oppose legislation
designed to- supply the deficiencies
in the government revenues. they Will!
find it a most unsatisfactory way IN
which to popularize thernsefvesor their
cause with the American people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

'o'he OF our exchanges have editori-
~ the effect that Weylers cam
pA'sn IN Cuba has resulted in the direst
me wish is evidently father
Thought. AS yet no authentic
spaeehes have been received from the
CONCLUSION. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

With 60, 100000 people in India lack
ing in food England has other than
Armenian distress to occupy her at
tention. Another proof that the Ar
menian question should have been set
tied months ago.
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-
litz powder in his stomach thought he
was going TO burst. but has recovered
sufficiently to warn others against the
practice.
! Usually the absent minded man is
his own worst enemy but the Sebec
farmer. who missed two lambs and
! hunted the pastures of the neighbor-
| hood for several days only to find
them where he had fastened them be-
! hind his barn, seems to have been the
! sleeps worst enemy. However. he had
the grace to wish that they were able
| to kick him.
| A woman's club in Bucksport has
adopted plan that should be initiated
in other places. Each week certain Of
the members are delegated to visit the
schools.
1t isn't safe for a man. who doesn't
want TO find it. to hunt for work in
| Bucksport. Busy as bees is Bucks
port
Gardiner lumber manufacturers are
| receiving more orders than they can
attend to. If this keeps up long there
will be a marked change in that in
dustry.
Highland boasts Of q cooper shops
within the radius of a mile This
little plantation ought to keep we'll
coopered.
The outlook for Thanksgiving sleigh
ing is improving.
The skates are being polished.
Look out for thin ice. boys. This is
the season of kating accidents.
The Thanksgiving turkey is accu-
mulating his last fat.
The inventive Swede who has inter-
ested Bucksport with his queer notions
and subsequent results in building a
barrel boat has gone forth upon the
can neither steer nor propel. taking his
little son with him.
There is talk of an angle worm trust
in the Rangeley region. 1t ought to
succeed there if anywhere.
A coal famine is reported in East
port.
The time was in Maine when it was
thought that only a man could teach
the district school in the winter time
Now all this is changed. The old-time
master" is becoming more and more
of rara avis. In the big town Of
Paris. for instance only three Of the
23 teachers are men.
If all the farmers of Maine would
clean up the roadsides on their acres,
it would be great step forward in the
good roads movement.
The snow pillow is on deck.
Life passes quietly at Manset, as a
rule. but the little community was
shaken to it's very foundation the other
evening. when some young men of the
place, in honor Of McKinley's election.
buried key of powder and touched it
off.
Bucksport is already planning for an
old fashioned Fourth of July celebra-
ton in 1897. 1t is safe to say that the
creased pig. the creased pole crowned
with a ten dollar note for the success
tul climber, and the tub race will all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

since ex-Minister Scruggs, now act
ing as counsel for Venezuela, ex-
pressed publicly his satisfaction with
the proposed terms of settlement, there
nag been nothing said about Venezuela
oelng left out of consideration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

The governors of Southern states are
to meet at Tampa. Fla. on January 20
to consider the question of sea coast
defenses. Tampa is beautiful city
with largely Cuban population. 1t
has contributed many thousands of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

The total vote increased in nearly all
the states, still Bryan received more
than 100000 less votes in the South
than were thrown for Cleveland in 1892
The significance of this fact can
scarcely be overlooked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23
Princeton.

The United States treasury is gain
ing about $1,000 in gold per day, and
not issuing any bonds for it either.
Never since the establishment of our
gold reserve has a bond been issued
for its maintenance by a Republican
administration. .-t..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

Harvard is a little slow to make up
with Yale; but perhaps she will have
better success il the old athletic con-
tests with her great rival are renewed.
besides defeat from Yale would always
be less STIMULATING than defeat by
Princeton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-23

Mr.. Bryan is in a fair way to dis
cover the difference between free
show and one where an admission is
charged.