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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-15

Talk is talk, but it takes money to buy
land-also to buy coal, and if you want
the best grades of coal phone H. c..
starkey & Co They guarantee to dup!i-
cate any dealers prices for the same
goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
IN FAR EASTERN SIBERIA.
vladivostok Seems to Re q Place where
Everybody Waits.

The patient. bovine natured peasants OF
Korea perform the Office Of pack horse in
this region. and three Koreans quickly
presented themselves to me, on my land
ing from the steamer in a sampan, and
carried up my traps TO the Zolotoc Kog, or
Golden Horn hotel. This log house Ger.
tainly possesses the attraction OF strong
local color. " Nothing could DO more
Vladiyostokian. Its bar and billiard
room, which are in one, are crowded with
handsome, martial, uniformed figures ev-
cry evening. Some are strutting round
the billiard table, and Others, fork in
hand, picking up an eclectic zakuska from
the condments-caviare, pickles, salt fish,
etc. exposed in front OF glittering row
of miscellaneous alcoholic bottles. some
are tossing down liqueur glasses Of colorless
yodka-most abominable Of drinks-oth-
ers seated, two or three together, socially
discussing garrison scandal, German bot
tied beer and cigarettes. The Chinese
billiard marker meanwhile Tolls with all
the sans gene Of "A Montana mining town
marker ana watches the young barbara
ans at play" with placid Monaghan SUI
periority.
The zakuska Ga term formed on kusok.
a bit, snack } gives an appetite, and
also has to allsy it, for the easy going,
good tempered Russians do not insist on
military punctuality from the Asiatic ho-
tel servants, and these are not likely 10
volunteer to give it. Every one waits in
Nladivostok. The izyozchiks wait on the
box Of their caleche for fare; the Korean
porter, with his carrying franc on his
back, sits on the plank Sidewalk" and
waits for job; the European or Siberian
guests sit at table, smoking cigarettes to
bcguilo the hours and wait for the waiter
to bring them their obied or uiin lunch
or dinner) ten times already ordered and
promised Immediately; the long tressed,
cheerful looking young Chinese walters
ipso iacto, wait and pass jokes in loud
voice between themselves in the gutteral
dialect of Shantung (China) until the Jap
anese cook has got ready the portsa-
portion" ordered by a guest an hour or
two ago 1t must surely be an error to
render seichass by Immediately" Lit
orally it means this hour, - and the wait
ers in Nladivostok can mean nothing less
by it.-Fortnightly Review
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
Tillman the Tragedian.

Wednesday news WAS hot with Sena-
tor Tillman' s denunciation of President
Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle Before
Tillman left the outrageous realms of
the palmetto for the miasma of the ma
tional capital he announced to the world
that he should take along his pitchfork
The prongs of this fork We're said to be
tipped with silver and the betting among
Tilmsn's friends was Is to that the
aforesaid prongs would successfully
puncture the pachydermatous cuticle,
which was supposed to have formed about
Mr.. Clevelands currency conscience.
1t seems, however, that the dispensary
whiskey Cyclops spoke in metaphors
By pitobfork he meant forked lightning.
The dispatches state that he was splen
did combination OF orator and actor and
entertained the Senate fer two hours
His success seems to have been histrionic
which is not altogether regrettable for
almost anything which is genuine sue
cess is welcomed in the Senate at this
time. If Tillman had held his peace
much longer the country would have sus
pected him of being statesman and it
Will afford relief to learn that he appears
in the role of histrionic hero We had
thought of him in some thrilling scene
appreciable by mortals, such as Dead eye
Dick, the Gaucho Guerrilla" and were
hardly prepared to see him stand forth in
the centre of the lime light clad in the
hatiliments of Jove and plucking thunder
bolts from high heaven to hurl at the
door of the holy Of hoies in the White
iIcucu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
Mrs, Johnson's Retort.

Did YOU ever hear the story of the best
retort that Murat Halstead ever received;
No one ever enjoyed telling the story more
than he did, and il Is good enough to
print anywhere The old law firm Of Gold
smith, Colston, Hoadly & johnson was
one Of Mr.. Halsteads pet subjects for sar-
casm, politically and otherwise. He
caught up a phrase which was attributed
to the junior partner of the firm, Mr..
johnson, and after calling him shining
ornament of tine Cincinnati bar for some
time. the brilliant Mr.. Halstead went
further and publicly dubbed Mr.. Johnson
1.-THE brass ornament of the Cincinnati
bar. This phrase was SO attractive to
Mr.. Halstead that he never hesitated to
use it in every possible way. Halstead' S
day Of reckoning came. however.
At an evening gathering Mr.. Halstead,
who was very susceptible to the charms
Of the fair sex, saw handsome woman in
the crowd superbiy dressed, and with dia-
monds on her bosom and in her hair that
would at once attract attention. He beg
ged to be presented. and waste Mrs.
johnson. 1t did not present itself 10 Mr..
Halstead's mind, perhaps a little less
steady at tho time than usual, who the
lady might he. He was curious about her.
johnson, Johnson" he repeated. Il
have never had tho pleasure of meeting
you before, Mrs. johnson. Do you live in
Ohio2H
oh, yes replied the lady. trimming
over with smiles. y live in Cincinnati"
Indeed" said Mr.. Halstead quite as
tonished May inquire of what family
OF Johnsons you are:"
The smiles were more than merry this
time
MIR. Halstead," she replied, "for Is
years | have been trying TO polish up the
brass O. hament OF the Cincinnati bar -
Cincinnati Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
A Man Who Need Not be Secreted.
(Lewiston Journal


- A it looks Now, the speokership in
stead OF being a stumbling block in Mr.
Reed way, will prove lever that will
advance his prospects for the presidency
very materially, remarks a Mugwump
exchange a large man filing large
place, creates new reasons for a higher
call to further responsibility. The higher
the service required. the more is genius in
request Anybody can fool with Fate, like
Buchanan, but not everybody can put
bits in the mouth Of Fate and take the
reins like Lincoln. The gentleman who
thought 1t unfortunate that Mr.. Reed
could not be secretad from public view
till after next November, evidently did
not understand the man. Evcrybody
living in this year ol our Lord should
know shat it is puerile to try to hide him
who cannot he hid. For cannot is ought
not. Moral courage, political and social
intelligence, experience in affairs and a
large brain do not need to be quarantincd
against themselves much less against
political bacteria There is no man safer
TO be abroad at this iuncture than the
eminent man from Maine who seems to
have much the same moral and intcllec-
tual right of way to the White House in
the winter OF 1886 that Abraham Lincoln
bad in the winter Of 1860 The Demo.
cratic conditions that perplcxed the
country before the war were due to reac-
tlonary Influences in politics arrestng
free labor and social development The
first Democratic restoration TO fun power
in the government after a third of
century, has left Us in financial and
economic perplexities rs mcnacing to in
dustry and to social equality rs those of
SEQ were to labor and to political Justice.
No brethren of tho Mugwump world.
Mr.. Reed as speaker is no mistake either
IN the first or second instances. 1t seems
TO us there is an intellectual precedent for
bcstowing the presidency upon leader
who can lead with the use OF tie head of
publicity and without the use OF the heel
of secrecy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
1 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Portland.
Thursday, Apr. 18th, 1896,
At Eleven O'clock A. M.

Tor the purpose Of selecting six candidates for
electors of President and Vice President of
the United States. and four delegates at large
and four aternates to attend the National Re-
publican Convention, to be held at st. Louis,
Missouri, on Tuesday, June 18th, 1885, and
Iransactlng any other business that may prop
erly come before it,
The basis of representation will be as fol-
lows: each City, Town and Plantation will be
entitled to one delegate. and for each seventy
ihve votes cast for the Republican candidate
Tor Governor in 1894. an additional delegate,
and for fraction of forty votes in excess OF
seventy five votes, an additional delegate.
vacancies in the delegation of any City,
Town or Plantation can only be filed by a res
ident Of the County in which the vacancy
exists.
The State committee will be in session in
the reception room of the hall at nine O'Clock,
on the morning of the convention for the pur-
pose OF receiving the credentials of deegat es.
Delegates in order to be eligible to participate
IN the convention, must be elected su bsequent
to the date OF the call for this conve o ion;
and delegates, under this call, should not be
elected to the State convention to be here
after called for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for governor
All electors of Maine, without regard to past
political differences. who are in sympathy
with the sentiments expressed in the call OF
the Republican Nationsl Committee for the
Republican National Convention, are cordial
ly invited to unite with the Republicans of
the State in electing delegates to this Conven-
ton.
Per order Republican State Committee
JOSEPH HI. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, Jan. 2S, 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

The first musical signs made by Verdi
were ominous. They were in connection
with the street organ, and all the world
knows what it has subsequently suffered
from Verdi being on the street organs
Think of London alone. Also of the late
Mr.. Babhage, and Mr.. Bass London street
music bill' An itinerant organ Grinder
used to come hotimes to the RonCo'o inn,
when little Verdi would run TO staUG and
gaze in wonderment at the musician and
his music nor would he leave tho attrac-
tion until fetched away. one especial
favorito with the child was Bagasset, u de-
crepit violinist, who predicted TO the inn
keeper that his son would be great mu-
stefan some day. Verdi helped this poor
fellow in after years when the prophecy
had been amply fulfilled.
When Verdi was about years old his
father added spinnct, or pianoforte, to
his worldly possessions. The child had
already shown some taste for music, for
besides the street music episode, the priest
~ Ronoole had kicked him down the altar
steps for paying more attention to the
music from the organ than to his duties
AS acolytc, or server, at mass, a post which
his naturally quiet 6emeanor had obtained
Tor him. No sooner was the piano in the
house than young Verdi went at it with a
will until one day, because he could not
lind some favorite chord upon the key
board he was discovered in great anger
oelaboring the instrument with ham
mer!-BlaCkwood's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
ing ne'ghbor most cordial greeting and
our best wishes for success.
Out New Library.

Suca benefit as the people of a city like
ours may derive from free public
library, its shelves well filled with care
fully selected books arranged after the
most approved methods and under the
supervision of an experienced librarian
and all within beautiful building de-
voted and adapted to such purposes. Au-
gusta may now enjoy. Those, who might
best profit by studying the seasoned
life of man preserved and stored up IN
books are not always those who come
unbidden and unattracted by aught save
that found between the covers OF the
books themselves. pride still Is aiming
at the blest abodes, bat the pride which
finds satisfaction in tho wealth of
structure, adornments and contents of
free public library building does not court
fall. 1t is pride to cultivate and hand
down, and at last the people of this city
are in position to do So. Through the
unremitting and intelligeEtly directed
energies Of several gentlemen, who in
augurated and persistently prosecute
| feasible plans for suitable structure OF
| this kind, and through the earnest coop
| Grafton they received from leading citizens
ard those able and disposed to aid
| financially public library building OF
pleasing design has been erected upon
one of the most advantageous sites in tho
city. While rot so large Il structure as
may have been hoped for by some, it sur
passes INTELLECTUALLY what might have
reasonably been expected under the limit
ations, and the appointments beauty and
convenience of the interior have in no
way been sacrificed. The funds were
raised in remarkably brief time and
| they appear to have been expended to the
very best advantage We believe all, who
| take occasion to visit the library during
| this week while it is open for inspection,
| will arrive at this conclusion if they have
| not previously done so. 1t will be most
captious critic who will venture sugges-
| tions for improvement with the material
at hand Augusta has every reason to
| admire its new library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
The Reed Boom Spontaneous.

Hon. Thomas B. Reed is devoting him
self to the arduous duties OF speaker of
the House of Representatives, and not
even the most cantanlerous Democrat has
intimated that those duties are not per
formed with all the dispatch and careful
attention it Is possible for any speaker to
exercise. Meanwhile, out OF the "a dele
gates elected to the Republican national
convention 90 and probably 30 are certain
10 support Mr.. Reed and it is said that 12
OF the Is delegates from Louisiana are
sure to vote for him. 1t cettainly seems
that all Mr.. Reed has to do is to press the
button of acceptance and his splendid
record and loyal friends will do the rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

wat rville's new daily. the Evening
Mall, published by the Mail Publishing
Company is a newspaper which is assured
OF a warm welcome not only among the
people of Waterville and vicinity but as
valuable accession to the number of
Maine dailies. Its general appearance is
attractive and the favorable impression
thus produced Is increased with perusal of
It's contents Certainly the first number
AFFORDED every evidence OF able editorial
and news gathering management and
good taste and excellent equipment in the
mechanical department. Moreover those
VINO are acquainted with the pentlem q,
IN charge OF its affairs have every reason
70 osiieve that no effort will be spared t.
maintain the high order of excel,crc,
SHOWN at the beginning. The .Journa
would extend to our new and enterpris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

Possibly there is one distinguished
Spaniard who will be pleased to learn OF
the Cuban resolutions which have been
reported from the foreign relations com
mittee to the U. s. Senate. We refer tc
the retired Gen. Campos. His successor
will scarcely dare in the face of such an
attitude on the part of Congress, to in
auguratc the sickcning butchcres and
appalling atrocities which have tiseraced
all previous wars in that unhappy island.
1t is believed that Campus refusal to dc
this was what brought upon him the
opposition of the radicals and his follow
ing retirement. While Gen. Campos was
in command he is reported to have said
that he expected the United States to in
te,fere. He, perhaps better than mos,
men in this country, knew how near the
United States came to interference in
the last Cuban war, as was shown by the
Gen. Campos moreover knew that this
present war was the legitimate results oil
Spain refusal to fulfil the promises she
then made, "a fultlment that he sough,
in vain to obtain. The majority report OF
the foreign relations committee is not ONT
whit too strong to suit the demand
of the people The warning to Spanish
butchers is not an idle one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
Distinguished Officers OF Reed Club
{ Ellsworth American. J

The Reed club of Maine was organized
at Portland last week under most favor
able auspices. Its president is Governor
Cleaves, and its officers are among the
most distinguished and influential OF
Names army Of Republicans. The club
Is pledged to use evey honorable means to
secure the nomination Of Hon. Thomas
- Reed for the presidency at the St.
Louis convention next June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
Reasonable Latitude,
(Portland Press

10 the civil suit of Plummer vs.. The
Express, Judge Strout ruled in substance
mat In the case of IA charge against a
public official relating to his official con
quot it was sufficient to constitute a com
plete defense to show to the satisfaction
OF the jury that the accusation was
honestly made in the belief that it was
true and without malice, and that the
newspaper that made it had reasonable
grounds to believe it was true. That
certainly gives the newspapers all the
H'tude they can reasonably ask for in
the criticism of public officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
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Chinese Fear of "A Census

Even So simple governmental act nc
taking census awakens in the minds Of
the people suspicious that some other end
- IN view ME- Smith cites case, known
'ohihl, III which the younger of two broth
CTS concluded that taking "A census meant
compulsory emigration, and if that were
50 no must go. Therefore, rather than TAX,
long lourney-which, be it noticed, vas
an entirely gratuitous superstition on his
part-he committed suicide, .sthus check
mating the governmentl'- Professor G.
NJ Cady in Century
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

The powers delegated to the new bank
which Russia has established in China
appear to be omnipotent. The query is
rather what cannot it do than what can il
do. 1t is safe to assume that whatever
the bank does to weaken British influence
III the Celestial empire will be- perfectly
satisfactory to the Car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
Let Every Town Follow Suit.
Machias Republican

The State of Maine Reed Club started
out in an suspicious manner Wednesday
and with an OVERLOOKING attendance of
enthusiastic and prominent Republicans
from all sections of the state, stated in no
unmistakable terms that the clubs choice
for the next President of the United
States is Thomas g. Reed. Now let every
city and town in the State follow in a like
;nanNcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
Presidential Electors Must all be
Chosen in State Convention.
HEADQUARTERS
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE,
AUGUSTA. MAINE, JAN. IS, 1896.

To the Republicans of Maine:-Prior to 1885,
two Presidential electors at large, cores pond
ing to the two United states senators, were
nominated in State convention, and the re-
manning electors, corresponding to the mem
bers of the United States House of Represen-
tatives were nominated by the several con-
gressional district conventions
The passage of the Australian Ballot law en-
tirely changed the procedure. Under the law
all Conventions are portion of our election
system, and this ballot act requires that can
didates to be voted for by the Voters through
out the whole state must be placed in nomina-
ton by Convention representing no less a
constituency than the whole state. Hence, al
the candidates of a party for Presidential cleo
tors must be nominated in State Convention
and have therefore included in the call six
electors.
J. H. MANLEY, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

According to experiments with the
uynamometer. man is precisely at his
weakest when he turns out of bed. Our
muscular force is greatly increased by
breakfast, but it attains to its highest
point after the midday meal. 1t then
sinks for few hours, rises again toward
evening, but steadily declines from night
to morning. The chief foes of muscular
force are overwork and idleness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

The President went cunning for ducks
and the committee on foreign affairs went
cunning for the President armed with
the Cuban resolution. Duck hunting
then ceased to be sport, judging from the
Presidents quick return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

One can get large sized flowers from
pansies by making the soil quite rich
When buds show, apply some sort of liquid
fertilizer. In this way you will succeed in
getting some large flowers, but your plants
will not be benefited by the forcing result
ing from this treatment Ladies' Home
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

Isn't it about time to investigate the
grounds for John l.. Walters detention in
n French prison? The case is not for
gotten and was only laid aside because of
more pressing matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

Tillman has flagrantly broken an I'M
written law of the Senate by taking
active part in debate during his first ses
sion. If he had only broken some Of the
other unwritten laws the crime might be
overlooked by the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

The statement of an Augusta gentle
man that the steamer +. W. Hawkins was
staunch, seaworthy boat in 1893 lends
weight to the suspicion said to be enter.
tanned by the Cuban junta in New York
that the steamer was sunk through
treachery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

Some assert that the Armenian and
Cuban resolutions are incorrect as to
form. Be that as it may they are correct
as to substance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

Has Russia offered England Cyprus as
all excuse for not going to war over the
Russo-Turkish alliance? That's what
the latest reports indicate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

President Cleveland isn't likely to in
wife righteous indignation from all
quarters by refusing to forward the
Armenian resolution to the European
governments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
The Conquefor's March.
(Rocklantl star }

In the coming campaign give the Popu-
lists the hurdy eardy the silverItes the
tom-tom and the Democrats all the brass
bands they can afford TO pay for. The
Republicans will be satisfied this year
with Reed music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
PRESS COM M EMS.
tHallowcll News. J

Now Pennsylvania is solid for Maine
big candidate. We believe MI Reed is
going to be nominated, and if nominated
then elected Just as easy as rolling of q
loo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

Twenty five students in Bangor high
school are sick with German measles-,l
mild disease which generally has Il run of
less than week, and IN the lower grades
there are about 200 cases of measles and
whOOping cough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31

Gen. Miles is still pleading for coast
defences. We hope he won't stop until
his plea is answered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-31
>Johnsons Anodyne Liniment
Cures Every Form of Inflammation.
A..1Na,pf9L GOSSIP:

Oxford Democrat: Among the interest
ing things brought to light during the
moving of the county effects from Paris
Hill is an old chair made from SPIN cedar
rails and bearing the following inscrip-
tiou
Presented by the
Republicans of Franklin
to the
Republicans OF Oxford County
Assembled at Paris
July 10, 1860.
The Presidential Chair
Soon to be
Occupied by Honest Old Abe,
The Peoples Man.