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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20
An Oracle Needed.

Not few sec in the choice OF Chicaco
as the city in which to held the national
Democratic convention a likelihood that
William Rails Morrison will be a leading
candidate for the honor of leading the
national Democracy to defeat this fall
There are several reasons why Morrison
should be chosen. Born in 1928 he is old
enough not to get another nomination,
and the leading Democratic politicians
are more anxious in respect to future
presidential nominations than over the
one to be made in Chicago next July.
Moreover Mr.. Morrison has not been en-
tangled with recent Democratic history
and its stain is not SO apparent on his
garments as on those Of d. b. Hill,
Grover Cleveland and others who might
be mentioned we take it for granted that
Whitney does not care to throw away his
chances by accepting Il nomination this
year. Let MIR, Morrison lead the forlorn
hope this time. In 1900 he will be 75
fee''H oiu anu ooiIio ouhSti Hidu " III leti
called upon to accept.
Besides all this Mr. Morrison seems to
be the only available man who can unite
the factions radically divided upon the
silver question. Though he was once
free silver man it has been so long since
he expressed himself respecting it that
both sides may claim him. Mr.. Morrison
is also an oracle, and if ever the Demo
cratic party needed an oracle, one gifted
with true Delphic utterance, it is now.
Mr.. Morrison has given evidence that he
possessed it. When asked to assist in
putting the Illinois Democracy in the free
silver column last year he replied, "No,
am too old for anything of that sort OF
course the sound money men said he
meant he was too old TO be caught by any
such chaif, while on the contrary the free
silver shouters contcnded that William
said what he meant, that he was too old
for such wearing strife We had hoped
that Grover Cleveland might be able to
force himself for fourth time upon the
Democratic party but we feel already
assured OF disappointment, now that we
have heard the first faint echoes of the
approaching boom Of William Rails Nor
rison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

have spoken sagaciously and earnestly for
honorable compromise Salisbury has
said nothing in this line The tone of his
Communications to our state department.
was arrogant. He has since said nothing
to obliteratc that impr, ssio'. He is
known as an arrant bully stu born to a
fault, though quick el oueh to cringe
where he secs it to be pc tito % do SO, as
his attitude toward Turkey " II bear out.
1t will be femembered that he at first
attempted to deny that there rs any real
trouble in Armenia, but when he found
himself no longer able to suppress tie
truth he confined himself to trying to
divert attention from his cowardly policy
1t would not be the most surprising thing
Cor future history to reveal that the free
hooters expedition into the Transvaal was
welcomed il not instigated as a means OF
diverting attention from Turkey. And
if he has really sent the flying squadron
to Venezuela IT. is clear that he made the
German scare an excuse for getting it
ready to operate in South American
waters.
Now such turn of events is likely to
prove very beneficial in this country.
While the croakers will continue to croak,
ths great mass of the people will open
their eyes to the gravity of the situation
and will support Congress in making the
country in readiness for the worst. There
ism It the slightest doubt but that our
coast Notifications should be very materi-
ally strengthened, cost what it may
knowing that England's squadron is on
the way to our waters there won't be a
single inland state who's, people will
hesitate to approve OF na ded expen-
| citure in the way of properly fortifying
our coast. Such expenditure is needed, it
is needed right away. Notwithstanding
Democratic debts make the burden seem
| doubly hard at this time the taxpayers
will not grumble.
With the English squadron at Bermuda
many who heretofore have objected to the
policy OF securing outposts and coaliug
stations will see their mistake They
will be convinced that the only way in
which we may, even at this day, be ex-
empted from the bullying of the warlikc
nations is to be ready for war BY this
We do not mean that the United states
will need large standing army, but
that it does need adequate coast protec-
ton both in the way of Notifications and
navy. These we shall have and Premier
Salisbury's bluff will help Us 20 get them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

In another column will be found the re-
port of the very able speech of Senator Hale
upon the proposed Hawaiian cable 1t is one
that should and we believe will receive the
has arrayed the important facts bearing
upon the matter and supported them wit
incontrovertible argument in favor Of sub
sidizing such an enterprise, There are now
several matters before Congress of more
than usual importance, action upon which
must inevitably affect, in great degree
the future history of the American people,
and this Is one of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

President Kruger of the Transvaal
says: "a deep plot was laid to over
throw the independence of the republic
The socalled grievances of the Uitlanders
and their need of protection was simply
a pretext for the invasion of the country
by freebooters of the chartered COMPANY
whose aim was to overthrow the indie
pcndence Of the republic. The freebooters
are imprisoned and their officers will go
to England for trial. Americans are in
no danger whatever. They have no need
of protection, but are able to take care
of themselves. Ten of them who joined
the so called reform company will, with
the majority, mostly British subjects, be
tried according to law, and justice will be
done all without respect of nationality !"
So far the attitude of the Transvaal gov
eminent has been conservative and hui
name and there seems to be no reason
for fearing that implicated Americans
will suffer more than their just deserts.
That much they should suffer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20
The Manufacturers Suffer.
(Thc Manufacturer

it Is Away true, even in the best of
times that the failures Of men engaged in
manufacturing industry are more mum
erous, considering the proportion borne
Ivy manufacturers to the whole number OF
business men. than failures of persons of
any other class. One reason for this is
that the manufacturer alone is exposed TO
violent foreign competition, the intensity
of which can never be accurately measured
in advance. Naturally. therefore, we
might expect that failures in this depart
ment of industry would be particularly
numerous when tariff legislation has per
mittcd foreigners to have large oppor-
tunity to occupy this market. And so we
find that, while in nearly all lines of
business the liabilities involved in fail
ures last year decreased, those of manu-
facturers actually increased by so per
cent.
The free trade papers. of late have
published statements showing that many
new mills OF various kinds were erected
in 1895, and the claim is made that these
statistics prove that manufactures are
furnishing under the Democratic ta1itf.
The facts respecting failures supply in
conference.-the demonstration that the
claim is without foundation in fact
Some forward movement there must
always be- in q nation of 10000, 600 PEG
pie; but the narrative of mills built can
have no value as showing that the condi-
lions are healthful, unless it shall be
accompanied by proof that DO greater
number of mills would have been CON
structed under other conditions. At any
rate, no intelligent observer requires
statistical evidence that manufacturing
business is not in good condition now.
Neither that nor any other honest kind of
business has had any solid prosperity
since Grover Cleveland came into office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20
Probable Effect Of British Bluff.

Whether the report that England s
flying squadrons, is on the way to Bermuda
and thence to Venezuela, will have very
much effect in this country outside the
stock market remains to be seen. If the
rumor shall be found to be correct the
effect produced will doubtless be consid-
cradle. Moreover we believe that it will
be beneficial.
1t now seems that if England has dis.
patched her flying squadron to Venezuela
she had two purposes in view; one to awe
the United States into going slowly; the
other to impress Venezuela with an idea
OF her naval strength, It's superiority to
that of the United States and to give the
little South American republic to under
stand that it will be a healthy proceeding
on her part to compromise the mattcr
with England direct.
NOW whatever influence such a nro.
gramme may exert upon VenezueIs if
would be idle to conjecture, altbouob
from what we have been able to learn of
The sentiment in that country she vet has
considerable confidence in Uncle Same
prestige. AS to any bluff programme
which Lord Salisbury can arrange we feel
confident its effect upon the people Of
the United States will be exactly the rs
verse OF what Is Intended Mr.. Norman
ana some other English correspondence
nave been telling the truth about tbe sen.
tlment in this country. Many leading
Hhglishmen have appreciated the fact and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20
s.FYaT9iE GOSSIP

The rough roads have been smoothed
with wear and farmers about hopeless of
having Shedding are beginning to haul
their loads to market on wheels.
A Dexter Clergyman while making a
call the other day accidentally broke the
glass in his hosts door, A kind old lady
started a subscription to settle the
damages. She succeeded SO well that
there was enough left after paying for the
glass to buy the clergyman pair of
pants. A more worldly person than the
parson might see in this an opportunity
to get whole suit OF clothes.
a Norway taxpayer concluded that it
would be cheaper for him to go to iail
than to pay his tax amounting to So
But as some of the wealthy citizens
offered to help the collector pay Che telin-
quents board in the stone house the
latter weakened and paid, with costs.
amounting to &3i 10.
The residents of Paris Hill are SO
pleased with the invlgorating brcczcs that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

The House is making a record rs bust
ness-like and commendable as the Senate ;
record is the reverse. The striking of all
Objectionable features from the pension
appropriation bill and its prompt passage
by the House is only one instance for
illustration. But then there is good
working Republican majority in the
House and the leaders are assurance of
wise conservative legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

The judiciary committee may not find
it judicious to favor Impeachment of Bow
Ter because be refused to pay the sugar
bounties authorized by Congress. The
committee, however, will scarcely attempt
to dispute the prevalent opinion that he
deserves it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

Gov. Bradley OF Kentucky has ap-
pointed colored man for steward of the
state insane hospital. Nothing prevents
some Of tie Kentucky Bourbons from GO
ing insane over this save the fear that
they may be compelled to come under the
colOred stewards SUPERVISION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

Little Japan feels compelled to assume
the burden of great standing army and
big navy. All Europe is groaEing under
like burden and the United States is find
ing it necessary TO increase its defensive
strength. Not until the burden becomes
too grievous to be borne is there likely to
be a change for the better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

Premier Gresnway's triumph in he
Manitoba election is overwhelming and it
now remains to be seen whether the
Dominion government will attempt to
coerce that province by force
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

1t Is denied that Denmark has made
any offer to sell her islands in the West
to renew negotiations respecting such a
transfer it is said Denmark will be Will
ing to talk trade on the basis of S.,
O0O 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

The purpose of the British naval station
at Bermuda is to menace the United
States. Is there any doubt of that fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20
viii Make Al Excellent Official.
{ Portland Express }

The appointment Of Hon. j. W. Wake
field If Bafh to be State liquor commits
sioner closes "a very warm and sharply
contested contest in which it was npces-
sary for Governor ClcayeS % choose from
among numerous very excellent candi-
dates, Mr.. Wakefield had very strong and
Influential supper; from all parts OF the
state, he has had much experience with
public business and will make an excel
lent official
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20
Gully Eennrhet 5uurual.
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken OF I'M
gned communications.
The JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD REsPoNsIBLH
for the preservation or return Of rejected com
muuications.
Address all communications relating to sub
criptions and advertisements to BuRLRrsH q
rLYNr. Publishers. Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

time to boom the candidacy Of Hon.
Thomas b. Reed Of Maine, for the presi-
dency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

Those rapid fire guns asked for should
be supplied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

For years and years Bath merchants
have As q general rule declined to take
Canadian quarters for more than 90 cents
but now nearly all of them take the coin
for its face value. even the banks accept
it now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

1t is suspected that General Cruelty
will succeed General Campos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

Fifteen cars have been turned out OF
the b, X A. paint shops at Houlton since
Sept. 25, '93. Rumor has il that the car
shops will be located at this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

blow there this winter they have con
cluded that a big summer hotel ought tc
be built there next summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

This certifes that Dr. A. Johnson whose
name is signed to every genuine bottle OF
Johnsons Anodyne I.iniment in the month OF
Jan..IS4o, first left my store some of the same
have supplied my customers with il ever
since, lover fifty years. with increasing sales.
have used il i'll my family for sprains coughs,
colds, lame back. and consider it the best
JABEz KNowLToN, Newburg, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

Send for our Book Treatment for Diseases and Care Of Sick Room Free
l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

The enthusiasm Of the whole State for
Names candidate for the presidency was
strikingly demonstrated by the imposing
outpouring from all quarters at the
organization Of the keed Club at Port
land, yesterday. We hope this
big club presages large delegation to St
Louis beside the official delegates And
Names cohorts should 60 to the conven-
ton for Reed, first, last and all the time,
and with no second choice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20
Biddeford Journal. J
tLewiston Journal.)

With over FIVE hundred members to
start with, the State Of Maine Reed Club.
representing the sum total Of Republican
vigor and enthusiasm in Maine, will be a
substantial factor in the presidential con
test. Maine is goipg to send to st Louis
one of the strongest delegations that ever
represented our state at national con
ventiou, and the Reed club viii be there
and everybody will know H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-20

I. S. JOHNSON, Esq. NY Dear Sir
called at my store and left me some 10
since. ! can most truly say that it il
that time to this.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
A large Wardrobe.

AS the Prince of Wales has set the
pace in matters Of fashion for many
years past it is something of interest
to know how his purchases are made.
According to one of the British papers
the prince never orders less than eight
suits of clothes at time, for each of
which he pays the uniform price of $40.
He never wears a pair of trousers more
than four times. and since his valet
does not fall heir to his wardrobe, and
as his discarded clothes are not among
the perquisites of his valet, there is a
stock of thousands of them at Marlbor-
ough house. At his death he will doubt
less have as large collection as did
King George ~, the auction of whose
clothes extended through three weeks.
All the princes clothes, old and new
except his hats. which for some reason
are kept at Sandringham- are stored at
Marlborough house in what is known
as the brushing rooms, where several
men are kept busy looking after them.
The uniforms and state robes alone at
Marlborough house are insured for $2O,-
600, so that his entire wardrobe must
represent very comfortable fortune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
Solved the Problem.

No doubt many shopkeeper has been
made very weary of the political discus
sions INDUCED in by the ssitters' in his
establishment Others, however, seem
entirely willing to furnish quarters for
the garrulous statesmen, who are ready
to settle great public questions offhand.
Philadelphia has one of this sort. He is
the owner of a downtown cigar store,
and is nothing if not accommodating.
He is also full of fairly good ideas. His
latest thought manifested itself re-
Gently. The store over which he presides
is great resort for two very talkatiye
classes of people, The counter in the
store is long one Back of it at one
end is this, sign: "Talk Baseball Here
Down at the other end, separated by
distance through which the most excited
argument would be difficult to make itself
heard, is another sign. It reads: 'Ta1k
Politics Here ''1t's a great scheme"
says the cigar dealer. 81 had trouble
enough to drive me crazy keeping the
political cranks and the baseball rooters
apart until / figured it out. Now all is
as serene as Sunday school picnic
AS there is neither patent nor copyright
on the scheme, it will not be surprising
if it's adoption becomes general.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
Kept His Word.

Prince Bismarck and friend, after
heavy days shooting, sat together sip
ping their wine and comparing notes of
their days adventures.
Bismarck's friend complained that he
was excessively tired, and would be I'M
able to get up at o'clock the next morn
ing to join the sport. Bismarck assured
him that he would see that he got up
at the right time, whether. he would or
not.
On retiring to their bedrooms, which
adjoined each other, he barred and bar
ricadpd the door, to prevent Bismarck
from carrying out his threat.
At half-past 6 on the following morn
ing the chancellor knocked at the door,
calling on his friend to get up. His
friend didn't, but turned on his pillow to
enjoy another snooze.
Then Bismarck seized his gun, went
below into the yard, and fired through
the window of his friends bedroom,
hitting the ceiling above the bed, and
bringing shower of plaster down on
the head and shoulders of the sleeper.
In the greatest alarm his friend arose
and looked out of the window to see
what was the matter. Seeing nobody,
he hastily donned his clothes and ran
downstairs. Here he met Bismarck, who
gravely babe him "Good morning." and
added: Il hope you slept well; it is just
striking z -
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-09-03
LEFT AN AMERICAN WIFE.
aroness zedtwitz was Once Miss Cal

mess Zedtwitz was Once Miss Cald
n, well of Newport.
L;lias VIE of Baron Zedtwitz. who was
land u On his yacht off Southsea. Eng
~ iast week, was before her ma friage
wh e q the wealthy Misses Caldwell.
w wao were at one time said to be the
cou, itniest unmarried women in this
anu udnery They were born in Kentucky
Saan were educated at the Convent of the
hav;nu heart in Manhattanville, after
sch;,dLs passed the greater part of their
. unood at Newport. Their father left
wa fortune OF about 100000, which
was was 70 be divided between the two sis
tha; The late Eugene Kelly, who was
fta guardian for many years, looked
a their affairs. Both Of the young
a mumen passed much of their time
w uu.o,ad, and notwithstanding their great
E realln they were comparatively un-
s;s 1mn TO american society. Since her.
M s,slers marriage to- Baron Zedtwitz,
Hiss Mss GWendoline Caldwell, who was the
u , OF the two, has passed her time al
mose entirely in Europe, although she
OCCASIONALLY visits this country. She
was seriously i'll for several months last
year at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Her
engagement to Prince Joachim Napoleon
t Murat several years ago was the only in
enali0n that her friends ever received
&C A0A VI al Intention TO accept any
oI the numerous suitors whom SO
wealthy a woman naturally attracted in
europe. Prince Napoleon, who is now
more than go years old, and was recent
~ retlred from the French army, became
engaged to Miss Caldwell in 1889. Elab-
orale preparations for the wedding were
naae, and only on the day it was ex-
pected to take place was the news cabled
o ~ tnis country that the marriage was
OF. Nothing had happened up to that
Time TO indicate the possibility of such
an event, and Miss CaldwelFs friends
were N, eager to hear what had happ ened.
Miss Caldwell had always shown her
sen perfectly capable Of looking after
Her large fortune, and when it became
known here that her betrothed had in
sisted on prenuptial settlement which
practically put him in control of all her
means, the cause of her prompt with
draWal from the engagement was under
slood. Ihe prince was a VIGOROUSLY ex-
traVagant man, and although his gam
D0llng debts had been paid repeatedly by
Napoleon ILL.,, his private means were
completely exhausted. One of his con-
dltions was that his American wife
should settle ali his debts, which would
nave proved a mighty drain even on
fortune as large as hers. He was born
IN New Jersey, and had been a widoWer
only a few years when he became be-
trothed to Miss Caldwell, who since her
experience with him has never again
oeen even reported as engaged to titled
York Sun.