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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
THE OPENING DAY
Of Congress Will Consist Of
the Usual Routine.
Reading Of Pers idents Message Will
Be Most important Item.
Work Will Then Be Taken Up Where Dropped,
Last Summer.

Washington, Dec. ct is not likely
anything will be done in either House
o. Congress, tomorrow, except to ex-
change congratulations or condolences
as the case may be over the results OF
the elections, and listen to the Presi-
dents message. When the last ses-
sion closed, the House immigration bill
had and now has the right of way in
the Senate. 1t is unfinished business
and will be called up pro forma at the
expiration Of the morning hour.
O'Clock. Although known as a House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07

ter of the mayor of Vicksburg, broke
a bottle of American champagne on thu
bow and christened the vessel.
Twenty minutes later loud cheer
again arose denotng that the New
port had started toward the water
Miss Lafrage. daughter of John La
frage of New York. and great grand
daughter of Commodore Perry, had thu
honor of breaking the bottle of win,
on the Newport's bow. The new vessel:
were gayly decorated with flags an6
bunting, and one of the features of tn,
occasion was the presence of part!
of Bath young women, who were be
comingly decorated with American
beauty roses.
The city of Newport sent delega
ton of about 50 to the launching. Oh
the christening stage were Mayor ant
Mrs. Boyle. Aldermen Easton ant
ONeil, Councilmen Tanner Moffit
Hattie. Vaughn and Moran. State Au-
ditor Landers, Col. Moran of the Gov
errors staff and Congressman Bull OF
Rhode Island.
With Miss Trowbridge on the christ
ening stage of the Vicksburg were
Mayor and Mrs. Trowbridge of Vicks-
burg and Mayor Bibber and members
of the Bath city council and the Off
GERS of the Iron Works.
Champagne of American vintage was
used in christening the boats.
The two gunboats were towed by the
tugs beneath the big shears at the
ers They will be ready for trial trips
about midsummer
The visitors were given a banquet
after the launching.
While in Bath Miss Lafrage and Miss
Trowbridge We're the guests of General
Hyde and wife.
Following is IL description of the
gunboats Vicksburg and Newport.
These gunboats are of what is known
as composite construction, the entire
frame of steel, and above the water
each is plated with steel. and planked
below. The planlSing is covered with
copper. the advantage of this over steel
being that the vessel will not need
docking for years. and may make UNI
interrupted cruises of seven or eight
years. Each has three full decks. run
ming the entire length of the vessel.
The length over all is 200 feet, and
16S feet between perpendiculars. The
beam between mouldings is 35 feet 5
inches, and extreme beam 80 feet. The
mean draft is II feet and the displace-
ment 1000 tons. AS compared with the
Machias and Castine. these new boats
are % feet shorter four feet wider, and
of the same displacement.
The rig is that of a barkentine, and
the area of the nine principal sails
will be 1850 feet. The bow is similar
to that of the Eleanor, because an over
hang forward is necessary to carry
much canvass, and the ram of a gun
boat is not of very great use.
The armament consists of six four
inch rapid-fire breech-loading rifles,
four six-pound rapid-fire guns and two
one Founders. One four-inch gun will
be mounted on the spar deck forward
and one aft, with two on each side of
the gun deck amidships The six
Founders are mounted, one on each side
one on each side aft. There
will be no gun Sponsors
For boats, each gunboat will carry
one 2S-foot steam launch, one 2S-foot
cutter, two 26-foot cutters, one 2S-foot
one 2S-foot gig and one Is
foot dingy.
On the lower deck is a general store
room over the trimming tank forward.
Aft of this is 40foot berthing space
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
AUGUSTA. MAINE. MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER = 1885,
FURS
Made to Order, Repaired or
Made Over
By a Practical Furrier with Eighteen
Years Experience.

NEW GARMENTS made tn oraar FROM,
selected skins OLD GARMENTS re-.
paired or remodeled to the latest stvles
If out of town customers will send iGh 10
is wanted, they will by return of mail re.
ceive our suggestions, price of lob etc.
which if satisfactory. will be acted upon
at once upon, receipt of order to proceed
to have the job done. we will return same
at once. We also call your attention to our
large stock of fur garments, fancy furs
collarettes. scarfs. trimmings, etc. All
goods and work guaranteed.
n. G. BARKER,
CORNER HAT AND FUR STORE.
Gardiner. Me. Telephone 34-lf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
FREE OF DEBT.
Bangor Y. N. C. 4. Raises Enough to Pay It's
Debts and Leave Small Balance.

Bangor. Dec. 6.-(SpeciaD.--Th 10th an
nual meeting OF the Bangor y. NJ. c. A
was held in the First Congregational
church. this afternoon. and was attended
by very large number of people. Rev
II. f. Foss, Rev. c. II. Cutler Rev. c.
G. Mosher and Rev. A. +. Kingsley par
ticipated in the exercises. Mr.. II. NJ
Moore. prominent wholesale merchan,
in Boston, made the annual address. il
which he outlined the work of the loca
association and referred at length to the
work which the Y. NJ. c. A. is doing
throughout the country
this afternoons meeting. The sum sub
scribed. today. pays all the debts of the
association and leaves Il small balance in
the treasury. The Bangor Y. NJ. G. A
has an endowment fund of over 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
SEWALL AND TORREY
Will Be Contestants In Special Legislative
Election at Bath.

Bath. Dec 6.-Caucuses were held mere.
last night, to nominate a successor as
to the Legislature. to III
the vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Hon. John o. Patten. who was compelled
bv i'll health to relinquish the office
The Republicans unanimously nom,
mated Hon. Harold NJ. Sewal. and passed
resolutions of appreciation of Mr.. Pat
ten.s services in the past. and of regret
at the cause of his resigna ton.
The Democrats placed in nomination
Joseph Torrey. me election
will occur. Jan. >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
HAS CARS AUTHORITY
To Propose Conference Of Powers on Turkish
Finances and Opening Of Dardanelies.

Berlin. Dec. 6-M. Nelidoff. Russian
| ambassador to Turkey. who has been in
ST. Petersburg some time. will leave the
Russian capital. Monday. on his return
to Constantinople 1t is reported that he
has the authority of the Car to propose
conference of the Powers upon the
questions of Turkish financial reforms
and the opening Of the Dardanelles. The
lconference. 1t Is understood. will not
touch upon the Egyptian question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07

Commander Thomas Nelson,u. 5. N.
- ~ denartment of ordnance at the
navv ward at Kittery, was retired
new ,.y from active service, he hav-
.' -. raa ched the age of 81, the limit
'is ~ NV law. He will remove to An
na. Nd. where his home will be IN
nap s.,t,,re Commander Nelson mas
.ne stationed here long time, ana
' oe ,,,anv friends in that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
Funeral Of Late Or. 8. E. Tappan.

South Norridgewock. Dec c-The run
ar., services of the late Rev. BenJamin
F. Tappan were held at his home at 1870
M. Saturday. and We're conducted by
Prof s sMal IF BY B4 Res JOKES
nary s she as Congregational church at this ms
OF ,ne The interment is in the family 10. lot
LOWE ~ the cemetery on the north side OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07

This is the PUREsT DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC NATTER IN IT. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
tects it from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
Ona gallon daily per month. ........ .75cts.
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts.
One half gallon daily per month. .5octs
Delivered to any part Of the city for. 50
cents a hogshead, or 20 cents barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
G. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor,
Auprct, Mlinq
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Forecast for
Monday: For New England, generally
fair; preceded by local snow in Maine
slightly cooler, Southerly to westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
FOR Violating Internal Revenue Laws.

Portland. Dec Gin the United States
district court. Saturday. Alvin Howe of
Augusta, James Sidelinger OF Union and
w;l,iam Doran of Fort Fairfield. We're
fined for violating the revenue laws p ny
selling liquors without the payment OF
~ cnapja1 tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
Speaker Reed At vra.h,ne,e.

washington, Dec. 6.-Speaker Reed ar
rived in Washington, Saturday even;nw
aceompan MED by Mrs. and Miss Reed. On
arriving at his hotel he at once went 10
ms rooms and declined to sec any callers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07

two inches across formed and in walking
became worse; l could not put my boot
on and thought should have to give up
at every step. l could not get any relief
and had to stop work. read OF cure OF
a similar case by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to try it. Before had taken
all of two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling had gone down. My
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
Judge stallsup in the .uner,or COW,

Judge Stallsup in the superior court.
at Tacoma. Saturday, decided that
about $SOO.OOO of city warrants owned
IN the East were Illegally re-issued. af-
ter once being paid. and therefore the
city IS not liable. although the parties
re-issuing them may be held account.
able. The court refused to allow tha
warrants to be funded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston, Dec. 6.-Local Forecast: For
Monday, fair; cooler. Monday evening
and night: westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
Col. Fellows verv low.

New York, Dec. 6-At $50 this evening
Or. Rodenstein stated that Col. Fellows
was growing more feeble and they looked
Tor his death at almost every moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
AUGUSTA, MAINE.

Analysis from the fifth annual report of
the Maine State board OF health.
1.-THE SPARKLING CLEARNESS JUST.
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICALLY
1T IS ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date OF
examination. April %. 1889. Analysis OF
sample of water No. 3l6 expressed in parts
per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-07
DOT

is now well and have been greatly bene-
flied otherwise. l have increased in
weight and am in better health. Icannot
say enough in praise of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla." Mrs. H. BLAKE, So. Berwick, Me.
This and other similar cures prove that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
THE TICKET TO VOTE.

All voters should sean their ticket
carefully before voting next Tuesday.
All Democrats and lovers of good gov
eminent should see to it that the fol-
lowing names are ON their State and
National ticket. A separate ticket for
county and legislative officers will be
provided in every county:
For Electors of President and Vice.
President of the United States.
LOCKE CRAIG. Ninth Congressional Dis
ROBERT B. DAVIS, Sixth Congressional
RALPH ROWLAND, First Congressional
HoWARDF. FREEMAN, Second Congress
CHARLES r. THOMAS, Third Congress
sional District.
WILLIAM S. BAILEY, Fourth Congress
WILLIAM b. MERRIUT, Fifth Congress
sional District.
BENJAMIN F, KEITH, Sixth Congressional
District.
THEODORE F. KLUTTZ, Seventh Con-
gressional District.
TYRE YORK, Eighth Congressional Dis
ROBERT d. GILMER. Ninth Congressional
District.
EDWARD w. POU, of Johnston County,
for Representive in the Fifty-Fifth Congress,
Fourth District.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
LEE ON DOMESTIC BUSINESS ONLY

Havana, Oct. 30.-Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, in an interview to-day with the
correspondence the Associated Press
confirmed the statements made to the
same representative on Wednesday
night, namely, that he is going to the
United States to visit his family and
attend to private business. Continuing
the General said to-day that it was
only natural that he should see Pres
ident Cleveland and Secretary Olney
while in the United States, but he
authorized the correspondent to deny
that he has informed any corespon-
dent that he is going to Washington
to confer with the President on the
Cuban situation. The insurgents
have dynamited the Arroyo Grande
Bridge, province of Pinar del Rio, but
the garrison of the fort repulsed the
insurgents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
$4,000 FIRE IN DANvILLE.

DanviIle, Va, Oct. 30.-The four
story tobacco factory of Ellerson and
Company, on Colquohoun and Bridge
streets, was Quilted by fire at o O'Clock
tonight. The fire originated on the
fourth floor where a quantity of stems
was stored and was confined to the
third and fourth floors after a stub
born fight. All the stock of manu-
featured tobacco on the first and sec
ond floors was more or less damaged
by water and smoke. On the third
flood about $4,000 pounds of fine
wrappers worth $25, 900 or more, were
stored in hogsheads. The total loss
will probably reach $4,000 and may
exceed that figure. 1t is covered by
insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
DEPEW FEATURE YESTERDAY.

Canton, Ohio, Oct. 30.-The demon
strations have been continuing in Cam
ton all the week with an increase of
vim and parade effects scarcely ex-
pected for the closing days of the cam
paign. Ohauncey NJ. Depew to-day
added enthusiastic comment of the
marvellous scenes enacted here when he
said that as lengthy and descriptive as
the newspapers had been, he had had
no appreciation of the wonderful Ova-
tions through which Maj. Mckinley
was passing, and no conception of the
magnitude of the work ne had been
doing. No more novel or prettier cam
paign sight has been presented in this
campaign of notable features than the
one which greeted Maj. Mckinley to-
day when he returned from the depot.
whittier he had accompanied Inns dis
tinguished guest, Chauncey M. Depew
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
IS THE NON-PARTISAN JUDICIA.
RY IDEA TO BE SURRENDER
ED, ALSO?

At the Populist State convention,
held in Raleigh on the 18th of August,
the policy of a non-partisan judiciary
was approved in these words:
"Our judiciary should be lifted
above the plane of partisan poll
tics"
Because it was unwilling to see the
judiciary turned over to one political
party, the Populist State convention
refused to make any nomination for
the place now held by Justice Avery.
contenting itself with nominating JUS
tice Montgomery, who is Populist.
Now the Populist machine" in
direct conflict with a principle they
set great store by in 1894 and re-
adopted in 1896, has put on the Popu-
list ticket Col. Douglas for a place
on the Supreme court bench. Now
there are already two Republicans on
the bench-Chief Justice Faircloth and
Justice Furches-and if Col. Douglas
should be elected, the Republicans
would control the court, there being
only five members on the bench. To
vote for Col. Douglas, who is an ardent
supporter of the gold standard,
Populist has to repuaiate his pledge
to vote against all gold-bugs as well
as to turn his back upon the princi-
pie of non-partisan Judiciary.
The Progressive Farmer, Extra,
claims that the Democrats "have ma
iority of the Supreme court judges"
This is an error. The Democrats have
Judges Brown, Bryan, Boyl1in, Gra-
ham, McIver and Hoke. Judge Gra-
hams term expires January 1st, and
the machine" has endorsed Repub-
lican clerk of the court, Mr.. Adams,
as his successor. The Republicans
have now Judges Robinson, Starbuck,
Green, Coble, Norwood, and the Popu-
list have Judge Undertake. If the
machines" ticket wins, the Republi-
cans will have the majority of the
Supreme court Justices and half of
the Superior court judges.
And every Republican judge is a
gold-bug. 1t is thus that The ina
chine" plays a game of politics" and
abandons principle" in North Caro-
lima.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

HON. R. B. GLENN
VIII address the people at
Wilkesboro, Monday, November I'd.
HONS. LOCKE CRAIG AND r. B.
DAVIS
Bryan Electors-at-Large, will address.
the people at
Salisbury, Monday, November End.
HON. w. d. MERRITT,
Bryan lector for the Fifth district, and
A. L. Brooks, Esq, will address the
people at
Roxboro, Person county, Monday,
November 2.
HON. FRANK I. OSBORNE.
Rutherfordton, Rutherford county,
Monday, Nov. 2.
HON. JNO. C. SCARBOROUGH.
HON. THOS. w. MASON
VIII address the people on the issues.
of the day at
Goldsboro, Monday, November end.
HON. F. NJ. SIMMONS
VIII address the people at
Beaufort, Monday night, Nov. End.
CLEMENT MANLY,
Chairman Dem. State Ex Com.
JNO. w. THOMPSON,
Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31

Tuesday by 100000 voters in the State.
All that is known is that prior to has
endorsement by the Republicans Tor
State Auditor he sent out circulars that
have the same ring as Maj. Guthrie, IS
speeches. declaring that OUR PARTY
is A FAILURE, EVEN A HUMBUG
AND FRAUD. IF WE YIELD ENOUGH
TO ENABLE A GOLD-BUG UNITED
STATES SENATOR TO GO FROM
THIS STATE" We also know that
from the hour the Republicans put
Aver on their ticket for State Auditor,
his circulars and addresses have
abounded with appeals to Populists to
do the very things that he told them,
before such endorsement, would make
them equity OF A GROSS AND IN
DEFENSIBLE INCONSISTENCY" and
would approve the Populist party to be
"a FAILURE, EVEN A HUMBuG
AND FRAUD"
The jury will take the case, and re-
port what wrought the sudden and
marvellous conversion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
POPULIST'S DENUNCIATI0N
OF AYERS COURSE.

Mr.. H. E. Hodges is the Populist
candidate for the Legislature in Beau
fort county. On the goth of April of
this year he wrote to the Caucasian:
"It looks to us like there are
few men in the State who want
and to all such we say the sooner
they get square into gold-bug,
Rothschild parties, the better 1T
will be for reform, free silver,
and the great masses of the peo-
pie. For eight years have de-
nounced the British gold standard
from an Alliance standpoint, and
for four years as Populist /
have denounced the gold standard
and the characterization of silver;
and row for me to repudiate all
I have said, and said in good faith,
is something I will never do. /
am not in the fight for Office, but
for principles and will contend for
the right though the heavens fall
We have seen nowhere a seyerer de-
nunciaEon of those tricksters who
are trying to make the Populists fo1
gold-bugs. Mr.. Hodges says, ''the
sooner they get square into gold-bug
Rothschild parties, the better it will
be for reform. free silveF and the
great masses of the people" This is
very severe on Aver and all others who
are working to elect gold-bugs to of
fee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
CARLISLE LEAVES KENTUCKY.

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 3o.-A special to
the Times from Lexington, KY, says:
The last of Secretary Carlisle's five
campaign speeches in Kentucky was
made here to-day to tremendous and
enthusiastic audience at the Opera
House. Mr.. Carlisle began speaking at
2 o'clock.
Mrs. Carlisle joined the Secretary
here this morning and they left for
Washington tonight. In conversation
with the Times representative, Mr..
Carlisle said that his visit to Kentucky
only confirms his previously expressed
opinion, that Bryan will be badly
beaten.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
THEY WILL MAKE GOOD KIND
LING.

A we'll known railroad official of this
State, whose name we are not at liberty
to print, sends us one of the speeches
of Mr.. NJ. e. ingalls,, railroad presi-
dent, in which that gentleman mis-.
represents the position of Mr.. Bryan
Our friend writes:
"Some one has sent us, presum-
ably for distribution to the en-
ployes of our road, large bundle
of these pamphlets which will be
used to kindle our fires this win
ter
The notion that all the railroad meI
are owned apd controlled by the hold
ers of their bonds is erroneous. There
are some who have not bowed the knee
to Baal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
OLD PEOPLE.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
tiers. This medicine does not stimu-
late and contains no whiskey nor
other intoxicant, but acts as tonic
and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to the organs, thereby
aiding Nature in the performance of
the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old People find it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents and $1.00
per bottle ataJohn Y. MacRae's Drug
Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
WATSON OUT OF GEORGIA RACE.
Pays his Respects to the Various Flu
sions incidentally North Carolina.

slons incidentally North Carolina.
Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 30.-Thomas E.
Watson spoke at Sandersville to-day in
behalf of West, the Populist candidate
for Congress in the Tenth district.
In the course of his remarks he ex-
pressed a sincere desire that Bryan
be elected at all hazards. Respecting
himself, he said among other things:
81 am out of the race in Georgia.
There are two tickets you can vote
next Tuesday, Bryan and Sewall or
Mckinley and Hobart and if you can't
stand either, stay at home"
He paid his respects to the fusions
that have been effected in various
States, especially Kansas and to his
treatment in North Carolina. He said
Butler had arranged the most beauti-
full fusion ever seen.
eff were to go into that State to
speak," he exclaimed, 'what could /
say? I could only repeat the ten com
mandments, say he Lords Prayer, and
dismiss the congregation"
Mr.. Watson is not looking well, his
voice is not strong and he seems to
be jaded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-31
For Governor,
CYRUS 3. WATSON,
OF Forsyth.

OF Forsyth.
For Lieutenant-Gov
THOMAS w. MASON,
Of Northampton.
For Secretary of State,
CHARLES M. COOKE,
Of Franklin.
For State Treasurer,
BENJAMIN +. AYCOCK.
OF Wayne.
For State Auditor,
ROBERT M. FURAfAS.
OF Buncombe
For Sup't Public Instruction
JOHN G.. SCARBOROUGH.
OF Johnston
For Attorney General,
FRANK /. OSBORNE,
OF Mecklenburg.
For Asso. Justices of Supreme Court,
A. C. AVERY, Of Burke,
GEORGE H. BROWN. OF Beaufort.
Tor. Judge of the Superior Court of the
Fifth District,
JAMES S. MANNING,
OF Durham.