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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
AT WASHINGTON.
Our New Acting Assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury.
Gain in Receipts Of Larger Post OFF,
ces in Month of April.
venezuelan Commission Holds Its First Meet.
ing for Three Weeks.

Washington. May 13.-Assistant Sec
rotary Wilkes time as acting secretary
OF the treasury. expired. today, and
Assistant Secretary Hamlin will be
acting secretary of the treasury for the
next six months, whenever Secretary
Carlisle may lie absent or may pre-
vented by pressure of more important
business from signing routine matters
which the law requires to bear the sig
nature Of either the secretary or act
ing secretary
The gross receipts Of 90 of the largest
post offices of the United States in
April, 1896. We're s2,S36,030, against
1862, 9l4 in April. 1885, New York
reads the list, Chicago being second.
Philadelphia third, Boston fourth and
st. Louis fifth.
The Venezuelan commission held a
meeting. today, for the first time in
three weeks, all the members being
present except Justice Brewer. who
has gone to San Antonio, to the funeral
of his daughter.
The comptroller of the currency re-
ceived notice, today, of the failure of
the First National Bank of Elreno,
Oklahoma. The bank has a capital Of
$50, 600. with liabilities about the same.
From the committee on agriculture,
Senator Proctor. Wednesday. reported a
bill to provide for drector-in-chief of
the scientific bureaus and Investigations
in the department of agriculture. This
official is TO be appointed by the Presi-
dent confirmed by the Senate, and is to
have salary of 5000 year.
In the Senate. Wednesday. Mr.. Hill in
troduced bin which provides that no
person not a citizen of the United States
shall be employed upon or in connection
with any public building or public works
under control of conducted by the
United States. its territories or the Dis
1rict of Columbia. All contracts entered
into shall be required to contain the pro-
vision that this law is to be carried into
effect. Violations are to be deemed mis-
demeanors: punishable by a fine of from
$3.50 to 5000. or Imprisonment not exceeding
one year. or both.
Mr.. Morse. Rep. of Massachusetts,,
from the committee on alcoholic LIQUOR
traffic. reported to the House, today,
with the recommendation that it pass. a
bill providing for the appointment by the
President of a committee of five persons,
whose duty it shall be to investigate the
alcoholic liquor traffic. its relations to
revenue. and taxation. its general econo-
mic. criminal. moral and scientific as
crime. social vice. public health and gen.
eral welfare Of the people: and to inquire
into and take testimony as to the prac-
teal results of license and prohibitory
legislation for the prevention of intern
peranCe. An appropriation of $4,000 is
made to defray the expenses of the in
QuirX.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
LATEST FROM CUBA.
Wtyler Still Promising Pardons-Se Several
Small engagements Reported.

Havana. May lS.-Reports are received
here OF several encounters between gov
,rnment troops aud the insurgents. but
no engag cement OF Importance mas taken
place. According TO these reports the
rchels lost II killed and two we're taken
prisoners. The loss of the Spaniards WAS
one officer and seven prisates killed and
two wounded.
Captain General Weyler has extended
temporarily the operation OF the last
edict issued by him granting p2rdons to
insurgents who shall surrender to the
authorities within Il specified time. so
that II now applies 10 the provinces OF
Havana and Matanzas. as well as to
Finar del Rio province.
United states Consul Williams has pre-
scented to the authorities the claims OF
TWO prisoners alleged to have been mem
ners OF the last fiihustering expedition.
aud requested that the men be granted
civil trial on the ground that al the
tire of capture they were not bearing
arms. lie has made Il similar request ON
iiehan of the Frenchman who Recently
arrived here on an American ship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
THEIR BAIL INCREASED.
authorities Must Think the FiIihus,ers ia!end
to Run Away.

New York. May BIN The United
States circuit court here. Captain John
9 Srien, Mate Edward Murphy, john -.
Hare and Emilio MuneZ were arraigaed
upon a charge of having engaged ana ses
on foot a military expedition against Il
foreign power in Cuba. with which the
nited States is ut peace. This charge
has reference to the first successful trip
Of the steamship bermuda TO Cuba. with
arms. ammunition and men. The ac-
cused entered n formal plea OF moi guilty
with permission to change the plea or
enter a demurrer The four men have
i,een held by the United States commits
sioner in Philadelphia under SlA30 bali
each. and. upon the request OF Assistant
District Attorney bingham. Judge Bene-
dict increased their bail to $500 each.
At the suggestion of the assistant dis
trict attorney, Commissioner Shields
after court adjourned. released Hart
from the $lIo0 bail under which he was
held in connection with his alleged par
ticipation in fitting out the steamship
i.aurada for Cuba some months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. May 1S.-The barometer
has fallen slowly in the Central valleys
ana the Lake region, and risen on the AT
lantic coast and over the Rocky noun
tain districts. \ trough of low pressure
covers the Plateau regions. the barometer
being highest on the north Pacific coast.
Thunder storms prey allied. today. in the
Mississippi valley attended by high.
southerly winds, and local showers are
reported from western Pennsylvania,
upper Lake region, western Texas ana
Colorado
The weather continues generally fair
on the Atlantic coast and IN the lower
Lake region, southwark TO Georgia. IL is
cooler in the Mississippi and Missouri val
legs over the Rocky mountain districts
and New England coast and slightly
warmer in the Lake region.
The Indications are that the weather
win continue generally fair IN the At
lantic coast districts. and that local
rains will prevail in the Central valleys
ami Lake region. II will be slightly
warmer in New England and New York.
and cooler in the OHIO valley and south
ern portions of the Lake region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
STRIKE COMING.
No Sign Of a Compromise at
the Biddeford Mills.
Secretary Ross Calls en- Agent and
Asks Shutdown, Not Cutdown.
Agent Answers That He Can Do Nothing and
Strike Seems Certain.

Biddeford, Nay l3.-Samuel Res. o!
New Bedford. secretary of the National
Mule Spinners' Union, who has been here
in conference with the local branch Of
that order in relation to the cutdown in
the Peppereil and Laconia mills. called
on Agent Macarthur, today. He reported
the mule spinners' request for a shut
down of the mills for four or six weeks,
instead of a cuidown.
Agent McArthurs reply is said to have
been practically the same as his recent
answer to the committee that 1t is not in
his power 10 change the order. Secretary
Ross will submit his report TO the officers
of the National Union.
The mule spinners here have voted not
70 20 to work. Monday. under the pro-
posed reduction of wages The loom
iiXcrs are expected to take Il similar
stand. A strike seems sure to come. next
week, unless 4 compromise Is effected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
REED CLUB GROWING.
Over 100 Enthusiastic Supporters Will
Go to St. Louis Convention.
Among Them viii Be Gov. clcaves and Hon.
Llewellyn Powers.

Portland. May 13.-Applications for
membership IN the State OF Maine Reed
Club are being rapidly received. Count
ms the delegates 60 enthusiastic Rcpub-
leans have signiiied their intention OF
attending the national convention at st.
Louis. AT least twice this number can
be depended upon to increase the force.
Among those who are certain to go and
lend aid to the candidacy of New Eng
lands fax orte son for the Presidency
are Governor Henry l.. Cleaves and don.
l.ieweilyn Powers OF tioultofi. who is as
sured Of being elected the next Governor
of the State.
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IN THE SENATE.
The River and Harbor Bill Passed-G. A. R.
Gets Old Cannon Balls.

Washington. May 13.-The Senate dis
cuSsed and passed. amended the river
and harbor bill, ). to {? The amendments
We're insisted on and Frye, Quay and
Vest appointed conferees.
These bills were passed: Amending the
act granting pensions to the survivors of
the Indian wars of 1892 to 1872 to include
the remnant of old and decrepit who men
who served i'll these early Indian wars.
not yet on the pension rolls
Fixing at 10 cents the maximum price
for unceriited printed copies of specif-
cations ana drawings of patents; making
one years residence in territory pre-
with amendments); and providing for a
commission on the practicability of es-
tablshins near. Washington d. c.. a
ground map OF the United States.
After turning over all useless cannon
balls to the q. a. r.. the Senate adj
journed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
ssionai Notes.

The President, Wednesday. sent to
tie Senate the nomination of John c.
Tarsney of Missouri, to be associate
justice of the supreme court of the
territory of Oklahoma.
Senator Sherman has notified Rep
resentative Tawney that he will ask
the Senate to consider the filled cheese
bill at the earliest opportunity. 1t Is
said the Republicans in that body will
unanimously support it and the friends
of the measure hope to secure the
support Of Senators PETER, Allen and
Kyle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14

Deputy Marshal Hogan and Special
0Incer goodwin of Biddeford. drove to
Buxton Tuesday night and arrested two
men who are belived to have been con-
cerned in working the film fam game
tempted the same performance in a Bux-
ton store. and information was promptly
sent to Biddeford. One of the prisoners.
made break for liberty. ran into the
officers span of horses and caused them To
run away. The team brought up against
d p5roed WIRE renee and was badly dam
aged. The prisoners were brought to Bid
delord and arraigned, Wednesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
MAINE FORRESTERS.
Grand Court in Session at Portland, Grand
Chief Ranger Presiding.

Portland. Me, May i3.-The Grand
Court of Foresters of Maine met in
Portland, Wednesday, nine OF the
eleven courts being represented. Grand
Chief Ranger Doolittles address
showed the order to be in prosperous
condition. The forenoon was devoted
to reports and routine business. Off
GERS were elected in the afternoon and
in the evening there will be banquet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
May be Nominated by AccIamaiion.

Philadelphia. May 13.-David Martin.
Republican leader OF Philadelphia. and
Senator Quay's principal opponent in
politics. here today. said: Mckinley
will, in my opinion. get the votes of the
entire Pennsylvania delegation to st.
Louis, and on the first ballot at that.
Before the first ballot is over. there will
be no other candidate before the con-
vention. and l won't be surprised If
Mckinley is nominated by acclama-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
A GENERAL CUTDOWN
Will Take Place at the York Mills. Saco. Next
Monday, May rs.

Saco, May 13.-Notices regarding the
nroposed general cut down in the
wages of employees of the York mills,
to go into effect May 25, were posted
in the factory. Wednesday morning.
Agent Page declined to make any
statement for publication regarding the
cutdoWn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14

Miss Albertina Bracket, formerly a
Portland teacher but who had given
up teaching on account of brain
trouble. wandered away from her home.
Tuesday, and was found late at night
wandering in a field near Stroudwater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
DEAD IN HIS CELL.
Henry Nelson Commits Suicide at Portland
Suffering With Deiirium Tremens

Portland, May 13.-Henry +. Nelson. s.
years old. a prisoner confined in Port
land jail for vasrancy. committed suicide.
this afternoon. by hanging himself in his
cell with small piece Of cord while suf-
fering from deliriutn tremens. He was
unmarried, and is Survived by a brother
named fred Nelson, living at IS Free
street in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
Maine Postal CHANCES.

Washington. May 13-These changes in
the postal service are announced:-
Route 1874. Spencer to Eustis. Leave
Arrive at Eustis by 40 p. NJ. Leave
E,ustis daily. except Sunday A. NJ. Ar
rive at Spencer by 40 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
Two More for Mckinley.

Weldon, N. C.. May 13.-The Repub-
licans of the I'd North Carolina district,
today. nominated George H. White,
colored, for Congress. II. l.. Grant
and John Fl. Hannah were elected del
egates to the national convention and
were instructed for Mckinley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
A. P. A. May Soon Endorse Mckinley.

Washington. May 13.-Every indica-
ton points to the absolute reputation
by the supreme council of the A. F. A.
now in session here, of the action taken
by the executive committee of the adj
visory board against McKinley's cam
didacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
NeuraIgia

in one eye and about my temples, es-
pecially at night when had been having
hard day of physical and mental Dor.
Itook many remedies, but found help only
in Hoods Sarsaparilla which cured me Of
rheumatism, neuralgia and headache.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved itself true
friend. / also take Hoods Pills to keep
my bowels regular, and like the pills
very much" ISAAC LEWIS, Sabina, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14

Washington. May 13-Pensions for
Maine people We're awarded as follows:
Orislnal. Patrick Brady. Togus: John
Keenan,. FOCUS: George w. Ledy. Togus.
Additional, Solomon NJ. Barnes, Dam
Whitneyville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14

Two men wanted in San Francisco, and
sair to be among the cleverest swindlers
in the country. were arrested in Newark,
N. j.. Wednesday. by Pinkerton's de-
tectives. They We're held as fugitives
from Justice. They gave the names of
James W. Cregan. aged IS, and Charles
Becker, aged AZ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Enoineers

ottawa. Ont. May 13-The trennial
convention of the Brotherhood of I,o-
connective Engineers of America opened
mere, today, with Chief Peter NJ. Ar
thur in the chair
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And Still Others.

st. Joseph, Mo-. May 13-Republicans
of the 4th congressional district, today,
elected Mckinley delegates to the ma
tional convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14

1t is reported that the sentences of
the convicted Transvaal revolt leaders
have been committed to five years i'm
priSonment in each case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
No Circus al Biddeford. Memorial Day.

Biddeford. May 13--Mayor Heard, to-
day refused permission to Mains circus
to exhibit here on Memorial day. The adj
vance agent went to Saco and secured a
permit there for that date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14

A broken car wheel caused the de-
railment of a baggage car and passcn-
ger car on the Phillips & Rangeley
Railroad at Reeds, Wednesday morn
ing. and delayed the train several
hours The cars were badly damaged
but no one was injured. An engine was
also carsized. at Remington Farm on
the same road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, May 13.--I.ocal forecast for
Thursday: Fair; warmer; southerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
Washington Forecast.

Washington. May 13.-Forecast for
Thursday: For New England. generally
fair; slightly warmer southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-14
AUGUSTA MAINE. THURSDAY MORNING. MAY a. 1896.
MONEY TO LOAN.

Accommodation afforded parties needing
temporary loans. IS to $500 on Household
Furniture, Pianos, BICYCLES. Watches, Dia-
monds. Can be repaid in installments.
Business Confldentiai.-
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
2l9 Water St..opp. Cony House. Augusta.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-08-28

Manhood begins when we have IN
any way made truce with necessity;
but begins joyfully and hopefully only
when we have recohciled ourself to
necessity.
The man who sits next to a pretty
girl in a street car is always willing to
move up a little closer to her 10 give
omebody else a seat.
= A coward never forgave, 1t is not ia
his nature.
Idleness is the hotbcd of temptation,
the cradle of disease, the wnste OF
time, the canker worm of felicity.
Another discovery has been made at
n Delphi, Greece, where Il rome stat
uette of Apollo, of great beauty, has
been found. The figure is about eight
inches in height.
The more IA man | arms in this life,
the more he discovers his ignorance;
life isn't long enough 70 educate a
man to the full extent of hi abilities
If you want to gain a reputation for
eccentricity, and to be universally
dreaded, if not hated, blurt out the
plain truth on all occasions.
Strength must be found in thought,
or it will never be found in words.
High. souding words without thoughts
corresponding, are efforts without eff
feet.
Ii you have a good impulse sctupon
it before it leaves you.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-08-28
Pennsylvania
~-itemS

The Coroner's jury at Lancaster,
found that the New Holland explosion
was caused by the careless handling of
dynamite ty the Pennsylvania Tele-
phone Company employees.
The Columbia and Donegal Electric
Railway is held ''largely responsible
by the Cononer's jury for the recent
trolley accident at Columbia.
Tie four men who were stabbed by
Frank Daniels, Readings fugitive
thief, will recover.
Reading Select Council has APP
pointed a committee to probe the
Councilmanic bribery charges.
DIR. |. l.. Rabb's Swear old child
was burned to death while playing
with matches at Bloomsbury.
Wine partially intoxicated William
Hinton and Thomas Schaughnessy
we're drowned by upsstting their yawl
in the Monongahels River at Pittsburg.
Detectives are on the trail of a man
who was seen driving hastily away
from the Plymouth bridge, where IL
dead baby was dropped to the river in
a weighted box.
When Constable Young, of Allen
own went to South Allentown to
serve a warrant on William Bower.
a women defender of the latter jumped
on the officers back and tore up the
warrant. o
Attempting to board a freight train
at J~ohnstown, Frank Leder fell and
was crushed to death.
Prosecutions against Daisy Milled,
the alleged Wilkesbarre diamond thief,
have / cen suspended.
A ra~ttlesnake over five feet long and
having 20 rattles was killed near Mt.
Carmel by John Schnope.
Burglars whom he surprised in his
house fired two shots at I. b. Holmes,
of Lansdowne, and then fled
Two tramps attempted to rob and
assault Miss May Meyer, a music
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-08-28

A lonely spot on a dark night
Would the gentleman be kind enough
to assist a poor man? Besides this
loaded revolver I have nothing else in
the wide world to call my own.-Tid'
Bits.
Judge-"Why didn't you call a po-
liceman when the man assaulted you
with a club?" Citizen-"Cal a po-
licemani Good gracious, your Honor !
Wasn't I thumped enough ss it wasp"
New York Herald.
''ThAt was an awful mistake Madge
made at the Twigs's reception. What
was it?" ''She sat aud talked for
twenty minutes to a cluster OF chrys.,
anthemums, thinking it was n Of
the guests. Inter Ocean.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-08-28

teacher, at Union Deposit, Lebanon
county. 4
There was a frost in Sullivan Coun-
ty.
A train at Greenville crushed to
death Sames Wright.
Williamspoft tramps will hereafte
break stones on the street.
Aged James Pyle dropped dead at
his home near Coatesville.
Mrs. Julia Magee was appointed
postmaster at Lancelot.
Pleuro-pneumonia is killing whole
heards of cattle In Centre County.
John II. Crowell had his head
crushed almost flat in a Reading wagon
shop. 4
Oil wells are to be sunk in Clinton
county.
Pennsylvania quarries ship great
quantities Of school states to Europe.
The State insane asylums now con-
tain 800 patients than they did
last year.
While sleeping under a car at AL
toona Fred Hellers had both legs and
an arm cut off.
Daniel Gross and Adam III. Yeger
wer arrested at Nanticoke for making
counterfeit ti%ve.cent pieces.
Mayor Weidel, of Reading, has been
subpoenaed to tell what he knows of
the alleged attempt to hribe a Council
man.
Because his wife refused ''to kiss and
make up" Edward LeInbach, of Read
ing, shot himself three times, but will
recover. l
A train at H~azleton killed Andrew
Kolick.
Charles Hannah, of Allentown,
fell from Il train, died at Lebanon.
The remains OF an unknown man
we're found in the canal At Reading.
At Shenandoah, Edward Cope fel
upon his lamp and he was burned to
death.
A bogus missionary swindled Revs.
Buzza. Burger and Findlay, clergymen
at Sharpville.
The family of William Oswald, al
Shenandoah, was badly poisoned by
eating stale fish.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-08-28

Ferdinand Trentmsn performed two
acts of heroism at HALEY, Idaho, We'd
resday morning. One was the saving OF
a human life, and the other placing his
own life in jeopardy. The warm wealth
er having caused a very preceptibls rise
to the water in the river, 1t became
necessary to remove the brush that had
accumulated on the edge of the dam ut
the foot of Bullion street. James Rig
gen and Fred Trentman, a young black
smith, were carried out to the dam in
q chair, secured to ropes drawn down
by pulleys. Having an ak apiece they
soon cut the brush adrift.
Riggen then caught hold of the life
rope and was drawn to the shore.
Trentman did not, however, even try to
catch the rope. Taking hold Of the
axes he 1oated on the brush to the
bridge, about 100 feet away. As he
reared It, he yelled to those on the
bridge to get out of the way. He then
threw the axes on the bridge, and
jumped on the bridge himself as he got
in reach. The brush must have been
moving at the rate Of twelve or fifteen
miles an hour. If he had failed to jump
Just when he did he would have been q
dead man.
The same morning Joseph Yetzer.
Trentman and others tried to dtaodge
A huge tree which had lodged against
the central pier of the main bridge at
Bullion street. Yetzer, who was stand
ing on the bridge. attempted to lasso
the'trunk, but lost his balance and was
pulled into the river on the upper side
of the bridge. but reappeared on the
lower side in a second or two. Trent
man instantly jumped into the raging
torrent, swan to his drowning partner,
md succeeded in pushing him ashore,
about 200 feet below.-Portland Ore
gonian.
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-08-28
Cincinnati Enquirer.
AN ORIGINAL PoPULIsr.
seymour F. Norton, Whom Bryan
Defeated at st. Louis.

The only competitor with any consid.
srable following whom Bryan had to
fear in the st. Louis convention of the
Populists was MI. Seymour f. Nor
ION, of Chicago. Mr.. Norton is a pic
.uresque character and his handsome
lace and soldlerly air would command
admiration and attention in any as
;emblage. He is tall and eyinces a
Kindly name His mustache is nearly
white, and his bushy hair is streaked
with the gray that comes with fifty
years of life. He always wears a SLOUGH
hat.
His life has been a struggle against
the favored few and In behalf Of the
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-08-28

Nobody hears half you say, and 1t Il
4 good thing for you that they don't.