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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
AN APRIL CYCLONE.
Clay County, Kansas, Swept by a
Terrific Wind Snorm.
Enormous Damage by the Cyclone and Heavy
Rain That Followed.

Clay Centre. Kan, April pa
cyclone of tremendous force sped
through Clay county. late last night
dealing death and destruction on every
hand So Far as is known, tonight,
five people We're killed. three fatally
wounded, and Il injured. The full list
of the injured is unobtainable as the
doctors have not returned from the
scene. A large number of horses and
cattle We're killed and the damage to
farm property is immense.
The cyclone started about six miles
south of Clifton. went in north
easterly direction for - or Is miles and
then lost its force by spreading. 1t
passed about half way between Clifton
and Morganville.
Its track varied from $50 yards to a
quarter of a mile in width 1t tore
through the farming community and
nothing is left standing. Houses and
barns We're wrecked, trees torn up or
broken. fences leveled and hay stacks
blown in every direction.
The cyclone was followed by a ter
rife rain storm which lasted for several
hours. flooding the devasted district 1t
is believed that much damage was done
in the vicinity of Palmer. Washington
county. but the details cannot be
learned.
1t is impossible at this time to esti-
mate the damage to buildings and
other property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
COLBY. 9: KENT'S HILL. 4.
An Excellent Game. With the College Boys the
Better Ball Players.

Waterville, April 26.-(SpeciaD.-.
Colby went up against Kents Hill.
slam bang. Saturday, at Kents Hill
The weather was fine all that could be
asked, but the diamond had more the
appearance of a clam fat than a ball
field. The Hill team complained of
lack of practice. but they were in good
enough shape to- provide a fair article
of ball. Brer Roderick, the proprietor
of the triangle on the part of Kent's
Hill. was snappy. Brooks performed
admirably Hoyt's batting and COT
fms kicking were the most prominent
features of the five innings.
In the first round kent's Hin scored
three times on an error by Burton. two
bases on balls, four stolen bases and
single. Colby failed to reach the rub
Der for two innings. In the third, Colby
scored thrice on singles by Hoyt and
Brooks, a double by Burton. the latter
scortIfgson a wild throw of Catcher
Rodelfckp Jones at second.
In the fourth. Watkins got a single,
stole Second and scored on a double by
Hoyt. Hoyt got to third on +. Roder
lexis error and stole home on Brooks
out al first
The home team did not score until
the fifth. and that inning was played
rs follows: Desmond and Patterson
we're given their bases, Coffin got a
double. scoring the first two, Putnam
got a little single. Wing missed Il
thrown ball and Coffin scored in con-
sequence and Patterson scored on {
hit nv HOyt For kentS HILL F., Jones
took single stole second. was sacri-
feed to third by NJ. Roderick, and
scored on Hoyt's error. That closed the
run getting and the game closed at the
end of the fifth inning to allow the Wis
itors to take the train home. The
score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, April 26.-The barometer
has risen on the Atlantic coast and in
the extreme Northwest. and has fallen
slowly throughout the Central valleys
and Lake regions. 1t is highest off the
New England coast and lowest north of
Dakota. The temperature has risen in
the Northern states east of the Missis-
sippi and generally throughout the
Northwest. 1t is cooler in the Gulf states
and Tennessee and over the plateau re-
gions.
Local showers are reported, tonight. in
the Mississippi valley. the upper Lake
region Alabama and northern Florida.
The weather is generally clear on the At
lantic coast and west of the Mississippi.
Local showers are likely to occur in the
Lake region and Ohio valley thence
southwark to the Gulf states and
Georgia.
The weather will probably remain fair
in New England. and cloudiness will in
crease in the middle Atlantic states with
warmer easterly to southerly winds. The
weather will remain fair and warm west
of the Mississippi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

General GrosVenor gave out, tonight,
the regular weekly statement of the
Mckinley votes. AS usual he declines
to make any figures upon other peo-
pies strength. combining his figures to
comparison between the Mckinley
vote and the number necessary to a
choice. 456. He also declines to discuss
the accuracy of the tables of votes of
anybody. and said, tonight:
II rely with absolute confidence upon
the ultimate results to vindicate my
figures"
McKinley's strength, as Gen. Gros-
venor gives it. stands, today. at 44a.
He further states:
Il do not place any votes in Connect
cut or New Hampshire in the Mckinley
table at this time. although ! see that
the New York Tribune gives the names
of three Connecticut delegates
Il prefer to leave those states to
make known their status when the roll
Of the convention is called, and l may
add that in this connection there are a
considerable number of delegates. not
classed as Mckinley men in other
states than Connecticut and New
Hampshire. who may be relied upon to
protect Mckinley from any combina-
ton looking to his defeat
Now looking forward, the prospect
is very pleasant. About 200 delegates
are to be elected hereafter as follows.
Alabama. 4; Georgia, 4; Illinois, II:
Vermont, s; Arizona. 6: California, 26:
Nevada, g. West Virginia. 8; Montana
s; Missouri. 16; Delaware. 6; Colorado,
s. Washington, Idaho. 6: Wyoming; s:
North Carolina. IS; total. 166.
The balance are scattered by over
the entire country. 1t will be observed
by careful analysis of these votes
yet to come that 1t is a modest and
conservative statement to claim that
Mckinley will have 1875 of those votes
probably more.
Thus, it will be seen that my state
ment that the first of May would see
Mckinley within reach of a majority
was not only not an. exageration but
has been verified by the results and will
De conclusively demonstrated by the
actual figures when the delegates are
elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
THE SITUATION.
Reed and Mckinley Managers
Issue Their Bulletins.
J. H. ManIey Says Mr.. Reeds
Chances Are Much Improved.
General Grosvnor Is as Usual Claiming Every.
thing for Mckinley.

Washington. April 26.-Mr. hIanlcy OF
Maine, gave out the following state
ment, this evening: Congressman
Aldr!ch Of Illinois, left for his state.
Saturday. and will attend the STATE
convention at Springfield. Wednesday
OF this week His statement Of April
20. made upon accurate and reliable
information obtained from every state
and territory where delegates have
been elected, in many instances upon
the Information derived from delegates,
themselves. was based upon the cleo
ton of Goa delegates.
"of this number. Mr.. Reed vas given
l2S delegates; Gov. Mckinley, IA:
doubtful. "a: all others. 1876 The state
ment was made with so much care ard
accuracy that it can be relied upon
with the utmost confidence.
Il have taken Mr.. Aldrich's estimate
as n basis for my statement Of dele
gates elected up to that date, adding
those elected from April 20 Ia - inclu-
sive and classified them. with the FOL
lowing results. 1t Will b. Seen thai
there are many delegates placed in the
doubtful column. There are many in
stances of contested delegates. and il
does not seem proper that. pricr to the
action Of the national committed
which has u act as IA committe. on
credentials for the temporary roll of
the convention. prior to the action of
the credentials committee OF the con-
vention. that any one has a right to
assume what delegates will he seated
in the convention.
Il have not presumed to claim how
these delegates would vote, but have
preferred to place them where they be-
long. in the doubtful column. In no
instance have l anticipated the election
Of any delegates. This statement re-
lates to delegates actually elected.
''Out of $50 delegates thus tar chosen
in the block of states north Of the Po-
tomac and east of Ohio-a block Of
states containing great proportion Of
the manufacturing and commercial in
terests of the country-Gov. Mckinley
has secured only nine votes. Gov. Nc
kinley's percentage of the delegates
elected remains practically as it did a
week ago. The whole number elected
is I'll For Thomas 3. Reed, l6l; GOV.
Mckinley. ESQ; for all other candidates,
2l7. doubtful and contested, 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
IN CONGRESS.
House Has Pension and Bank
ruptcy Bills to Pass.
The Senate viii Probably Be Busy
With Appropriation Bills.
Mr.. Sherman May Delay Adjournment With
His Free Alcohol Scheme.

Washington. April 2G.-lt is probable
that the general pension bin will be
brought 10 Il vote in the House,
tomorrow. under the operation of the
order to be reported by the committee on
rules. Gen. Henderson. chairman of the
committee on judiciary. expects that the
House will then take up the bankruptcy
bin and discuss ii for two or three days.
Mr. Babcock. chairman OF the District
of Columbia committee. 10 which COM
mittee. Mondays session is assigned am
der the rules. says that if deprived of
that days session. his committee Will in
sist upon some other day in the week in
which to press the district bills.
Aside from the pension and bankruptcy
bills. the programme of the House is un-
certain and dependent upon the develop
ments from day to day.
The Senate will probably continue to
devote most Of its time 10 the consid-
GRAFTON of the appropriation bills being
far behind the House in the deposition of
these bills. Mir Hale viii can mp the
naval bill. tomorrow. ana Mr.. Frye ex-
poets to report the river and harbor bill.
tomorrow or Tuesday at the latest. and
it is the expectation that both OF these
bills viii lie passed before the week is
ended.
Mr.. Sherman may renew his ATTEMPT to
secure the passage of the bill 10 repeal
the free alcohol for arts clause OF the
tariff bill. Should he do so, Senators
Lodge. Chandler. Plat and pritchard will
oplbpSt MN. anu II iS openly
said thatif this matter should be pressed.
1t will involve and indefinite prolongation
of the session and the opening of the
general discussion.
Meanwhile Mr. PETERS bond resolu-
ton. now Invested of nearly all its sa-
lent features, holds its place as UNI
finished business. giving way. day tc
day. for the consideration Of the appro-
priation bills.
Wednesday. Mr.. Villas will presen,
resolutions accepting the statue o!
Pierre Marquette. and will make q
speech on the resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
AN OPEN LETTER.
Governor Altgeld Makes a Re-
ply to Secretary Carlisle.
Hoke Smith and Secretary Herbert
Also Paid His Respects.
caustic Review Of What Secretary Of the
Treasury Did Not Say.

Springfield, H., April l6.---Secretary
Carlisle has been answered by Governor
Altgeld. In a pointed open letter, made
public Saturday, the governor replies to
the address on the money question which
the secretary recently delivered in the
auditorium in Chicago. Governor Alt
geld S letter is as follows:
A teacher should BE- willing to answer
questions. AT the close of Mr.. Car
isles speech a number of gentlemen
arose and asked for further informa-
ton, but he turned his back and slipped
off the stage. and by direction of his
managers the Questioners We're hustled
out by policemen. He could have made
himself very interesting on the number
OF points which he perSiStently ignored.
In 1873, when discussing the money Ques-
ton in congress, he expressed his con-
victions in the following language: Il
shall not enter into an examination of
the causes which have combined TO de-
preciate the relative value of silver and
to appreciate the value of gold since
1876, but l am one of those who believe
that they are transient and temporary
III their nature and that when they have
passed away or have been removed by
the separate or united actions Of the
nations mNt deeply interested in the
subject, the old ratio of actual and rela-
tive will be re-eStablished on a frmer
foundation than ever. l know that the
worlds stock of precious metals is none
too large, and see no reason to appre-
bend that it will ever become SO. Man
kind will be fortunate, indeed if the an
nual production of gold and silver coin
shall keep pace with the annual increase
According to my view of the subject the
conspiracy which seems to have been
formed here and in Europe to destroy by
legislation and otherwise from three
scvenths to one-half the metallic money
OF the world is the most gigantic crime of
this or any other age.
THE contamination of such a scheme
would ultimately entail more misery
upon the human race than all the wars,
pestilence and famine that ever occurred
in the history of the world. The abso-
lutte and instantaneous destruction OF
half the movable property OF the world.
including horses, ships. railroads and all
other appliances for carrying on COM
merce. while it will be felt more SEN
sibly at the moment. would not produce
anything like the prolonged distress and
of society that must in
evitably result from the permanent an
Inhalation of the half Of the metallic
money of the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
GOVERNOR ALrGELp.

1t will be seen that this language is
clear and emphatic and has none Of the
sophistry and pettifogging about It that
are found in his Chicago speech. His
awful predictions made In 1873 came to
pass. He not only saw his own prophesy
fulfilled. but he saw the misery Of his
country become even greater than he had
predicted. Finding that his views had
been correct. he continued to hold them
until he entered Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet,
when In some mysterious manner there
was change of heart. but for some rea
son he seems to be unwilling to talk
about 1t. There are two other members
OF the cabinet, Hoke Smith of Georgia
and Herbert of Alabama. who, like Car
4sle. had meds there voices heard for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

While trying to extinguish grass
fire which was started by some burning
brush, and which threatened dwell
ing house at Dixmont, Friday. Mrs.
Helen Piper was burned to death, Elias
Seavey 20, was fatally burned and
Mrs. Mildred Piper dangerously burned.
The fire leaping from the grass ignited
Mrs. Helen Piper's clothes. and the
others received their injuries in trying
to save her. She was frightfully
burned Mrs. Mildred Piper will lose
an arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

A dispatch from Berlin says 1t is re-
ported that Emperor William is extreme
~ irritated by speech BY Colonial Sec
rotary Chamberlain at the Constitutional
Cub at London. Wednesday night. in
which he said that Great Britain must
be paramount in South Africa and not
allow any foreign Intervention. His Ma
1esty. it is said, has instructed Count
Won Hatzfeldt. German ambassador. to
secure from Lord Salisbury declara-
ion OF neutrality in connection with the
Iransvaal and Delagoa bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
M others

Anxiously watch declining health of
their daughters. So many are cut off
by consumption in early years that
there is real cause for anxiety. In
the early stages, when not beyond
the reach of medicine, Hoods Sarsa
parilla will restore the quality am
quantity of the blood and thus give
good health. Read the following letter:
at is but just to write about my
daughter Cora, aged 10. She was COM
pletely run down, declining, had that tired
feeling, and friends said she Would not
live over three months. She had bad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
Body Of Late Charles wagg Recovered.

Brunswick. April 26.-The body of
the late Charles Wasg. who was
drowned during the freshet of March
2, was found, about 1 O'Clock, this
afternoon The body was found about
three miles below the Cabot mill, where
the accident occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
Maine Pensions.

Washington, April Extensions have
been granted residents Of Maine as
follows:
Restoration and increase. George
Alien. deceased, Milibridge. Original
widows. etc, Elizabeth c. IIamlin.
Pennington; Lydia S. Alien, Mill
bridge.
James Sterling of Fort Fairfield, was
drowned, Saturday. in the Black river
branch of the Upper St John. He was
3S years of age and unmarried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
KENT"S HILL.

Earned runs-Colby. l. Two-base hits
Hoyt. Coffin. Burton. Stolen bases-lol-
by, :; Kents Hill, 6. Double playful
nam and Collin. Bases on balls-Colby, 3:
kent's Hill. 3. Struck out-By Roderick,
l. Passed balls-Colby, /: kents Hill. !.
Time of game-1h 15min. Umpire-Ben-
nett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

The elections at Colon. Sunday. were
marked by serious disturbances during
which fire arms were used. The mill
tary were called out to restore order.
The postmaster and six other men We're
arrested and locked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

we huy these goods IN large quantities
direct OF the manufacturers, for spot
cash. and sell them to you at Il profit
which amounts to nothing more than
commission, for us. Mail orders re-
ceive the same attention which you
would. We guarantee everything
RIGHT. You may he sure our
price on anything is the lowest, whether
it appears in above list or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington, April 26.-Forecast for
New England: Generally fair; southerly
winds, warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

No need to suffer with rheumatism.
lumbago. neuralgia. cramps or collie.
DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil cures all
such troubles, and does it quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, April 26-Local forecast for
Monday: fair weather; easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
n. CLEARWATER

REGISTERED APOTHECARY
stores above Hobbs waiting room,
Hallowell, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
EVANS Hotel,
Gardner. NE.
w. II. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie x. Bunker,
Manager.
Good Livery Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
....AND....
Lighted by Electricity.
DOLLARS.

Do you save them or waste them? Why
not save on things you are buying every
lay? The LOWEST LIST of genuine fresh
goods in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27

A suit in equity brought by Lillian D.
Davis. wife of DIR. Aaron S. Davis of
Chelsea. Mass. against James II. Sher-
man of the same city. was on trial in the
supreme court at Belfast. last week. be-
fore Chief Justice Peters. 1t involves the
summer home of the Davises at Turtle
head one of the most charming places on
the whole PenObscot bay, which the doc
tor who is 75 decided in 1894 to his g.
yearS-old bride. 1t is claimed that sub
seuuently in Massachusetts, the course
of true love not running smoothly. the
doctor conveyed the property and the
Chelsea homestead to Mr.. Sherman, his
wife relinqushing right of dover. Mrs
Davis alleges that she did this at the
solicitation of the doctor. who claimed
that the first transaction was illegal and
that he would have Mr.. Sherman re-deed
the property to her Immediately and in
due legal form. But this was never done.
Mrs. Davis took possession of the Turtle
Head summer home. last year. however
and held it all the season in spite of
various attempts to evict her Then she
brought suit to settle the whole matter.
Mr.. Sherman's claim is that DIR. Davis
owed him from $1,000 to $500. and he took
the deeds for his pay. Notwithstanding
they covered property worth about $GO0J.
The jury found a verdict for Mrs. Davis,
but the case will quite likely go to the
law court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-27
A FINE LAUNCHING.
Three Masted Schooner Methebesec Takes
First Plunge at RockIand.

Rockland, April 26. = The first
launching that has occurred here for
years took place Saturday, when the
handsome 3-masted schooner Methe-
besec slid from her ways at the South
Marine railway. The event was made
holiday, and several thousand people
witnessed the launching. The Methe.
besec registers 377 gross tons, is 136 feet
long. 81 feet wide and II feet deep, and
cost $4,000. She will be in command of
Captain John Snow. son of the builder.
and will be engaged in the West India
trade.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1896-07-24
TELLER AND HIS LIKE.
Men Who In Grcnt Crisis stood Forth
as Patriots and Not as Paptisans.

naCh w HO IN 10 OTCub OTlslb btOOu EOTtu
ns Patriots and Not as Partisans.
Henry M. Teller has won for himself
place in history. In great crisis he
stood forth as patriot. 1t is no easy
matter to sever tie political ties of a
lifetime; it is no easy matter to stand
before hostile aud angry crowd and
preach q gospel which they reject, but
Senator Teller had tho courage TO do it,
Some shouted renegade, F" some called
him "bolter." and hundreds Missed
their venom at him, but the voico of his
conscience roso above the din Of the
multitude, drowning out all other
sounds, and that conscience called him
"patriot. Ho was present at the birth
Of tho Republican party he espoused tho
cause for which it stood and brought to
its support all tho energy of strong
and vigorous mind, oil tho zeal Of a
warm and generous heart. Years ago
he noted with apprehension the grow
ing influence of the capitalistic classes
in the purty's councils, but his love for
the party was SO deep that his hope over
came his fears. But when the conven-
tion at st. Louis bowed to the will Of
Wall street and pnder the threat Of n
withdrawal Of campaign contributions
accepted platform written by the
money changers, he was left no choice,
and abandonmont of the party became o
duty.
Issues mako parties. The money ques-
tion is now tho paramount issue, and
voters must mako their party associa-
tions fit their convictions The example
of Senator Teller is taken for tho sake
of illustration. He is conspicuous, be-
cause Of his great ability and high Off
cial position, and yet all who initiate
him aro deserving of like praise. Du-
bois, Cannon. Hartman and all the 9TH
erS who followed Teller out Of the con-
ventioa have practiced the same virtues
and given evidence of the same moral
courage
Congressman Towne. who, though
not delegate, was present and particle
pated in all their plans. is worthy to
stand by tho side CT Teller. His state
conventions, both Democratic and Re
publican, declared for gold, and yet his
convictions are so deep that ho is will
ing TO stand by them, even though it
may mean political death to him.
Disintcgration has begun, and it can
have but one result The west and
Iouth. tho great wealth producing sec
tiopa Of the country, will dominate tho
government and restore equality i'll leg
jslation, -Oniuils WorldHorald.