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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07
the COUNCIL.
The Seven Representative Maine Men Who
Constitute This Body.

The Governors Council is an i'm
portant body, and election to it is one
of the highest honors in the power of
the Legislature to confer The Maine
Legislature, with the excellent judg-
ment characteristic of Pine Tree de-
Lucrative body, gives Governor Powers
council composed of seven of the rep
resentative men Of the State. men OF
ability and experience, men fully
equipped for the duties of their office.
The nominations of the Republican
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

caucus last evening mean the election,
today, of an exceptionally able council,
and the Journal is glad to present its
readers portraits of these seven gentle
men and brief sketches of their careers.
Hon. Edward S. Marshall of York.
who represents the first district, and
Hon. e. Dudley Freeman of Yarmouth,
ylnember from The second district, were
both members of the last council. They
were both active in its work. and bring
10 their second term much valuable
experience. The first and second dis
tricts are to be congratulated mat their
old councillors return. Mr.. Marshall
was born in 1872 and has led an active
business life,his name being a synonym
fer energy and enterprise in his part of
the State. Mr. Freeman is about AZ
years of age. is graduate of Amherst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07
The Executive Council.

The relations between the Governor
Council are necessarily close and it
naturally follows that it is very desir-
able they should be pleasant. and that
each member should bring to the de-
alterations ripe judgment and thor
ough comprehension of the States
affairs. The new Executive Council
will be made up as follows, in the order
of districts: Hon. Edward S. Marshall
of York Hon. E. Dudley Freeman of
Yarmouth. Hon. Roswell c. Boothby
of Livermore Falls, Hon. Fritz H.
Iwitchell of Bath, Hon. Elmer p. Spot
ford of Deer Isle, Hon. Henry w. Mayo
of Hampden and Hon. Voranus L.
Coffin of Harrington. 1t is gratifying
to all concerned that two members of
the old Council will also have seats in
the new and be in a position to render
valuable aid in the deliberations from
cut the experience they acquired in
important positions in the Council of
Governor Cleaves. A glance at the
names of the new members shows they
are not unknown to the public. AS will
be seen from this and from the brief
biographical sketches, published in an
other column, the delegations of the
respective districts have chosen wisely.
congratulated upon the high character
and distinguished qualifications of his
constitutional advisers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

then 20 years of age and the youngest
member of that body. He was returned
two years later for a second term and
was made chairman of the judiciary COM
mittee. In both sessions he took an
active part, his clear understanding of
important questions and his force as a
speaker making him a leader
Hon. Henry w. Mayo of Hampden
will ably represent the sixth district in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

He has served on the school committee
and as supervisor. For IL years he was
chairman of the board of selectmen
He served on the board of county COM
missioners from 'S3 to '93 and for Is
tice of the peace. He is also prominent
in church and Masonic circles.
Hon. Fritz H. Twitchell of Bath, is
the new councillor from the fourth dis
trict, succeeding Hon. 0. 3. Clason of
Gardiner. He was born in Portland in
1855, educated in the public schools of
that city, and in early life was in the
wholesale dry goods business there. In
1879 he moved to Baths where he has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07
grOundless

1t is said Postmaster General Will
Tor once We can entertain the opinion
that he is eligible for the situation
sought, but trust that he will appre-
ciate the extreme desirability of keep
ing his hands off the department of po-
Itical economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

legations Of his high office. The mantle
of prophecy is not needed to predict
for the incoming governor an admins
tration such as will have the unquali-
fed approval of the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

The U. S. Fish Commission wisely in
creased the output of lobster fry and
will have to increase it many times
more before those who fear the prac-
tical extinction of this delicious shell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

The police force in all parts of the
country bear uniform testimony to the
great value of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
as remedy for cough. cold and in
cipient consumption. They all en-
phasize the fact that no one should be
without it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

Glgned communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT b HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return OF rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and Advertisements to
BURLEIGH Z TLYNT. Publishers. Au-
glsta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

Addicks is organizing a trump leg
islature in Delaware. 1t is to be hoped
that this piece of rump is near enough
to the tail to go into the soup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

corporations in which Bath capital is
interested. Among them are the Wor-
umbo Manufacturing Co. of Lisbon
Falls, the Androscoggin Water Power
Co. of Lisbon FAILS. the Bath Gas and
Electric Co, the Bath Street Railway
Co., and he is interested in and a
director of several manufacturing and
gas and electric corporations and street
railway companies. In 1891 he was
elected president of the American In
dustrial and Shipping League. Mr..
Twitchell is prominent in Masonic and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

A Bath Clergyman recently; called on
well known business man in town
and procured some attractive calen
dars. Prominent below the date lines
were neat advertisements with the
name of the giver. These ads have
been removed by the minister and now
a reporter wants to know if that isn't
"a case of returning .unkindness for
kindness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

Inauguration day. Will the weather
please bear that in mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

After today it will be Governor
Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

Cabinet conferences continually con-
fuse correspondents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07
|g5|4e d5B6

1t is said that the friends of Bath
mayor think he has not had trouble
enough in two terms and propose
a third one for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

The Rockland Opinion is still of the
opinion that paying Sc to freight
charity to the Indians of North Dakota
when it is as badly needed at home is a
waste of good money. 1t certainly
looks that way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

Now Westport has the wild animal
don't know -what-it-is-scare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

1t required Is ballots to elect the
teacher for the school at Biddeford Pool
Looks as if there were a live interest in
the public schools down that way,
though perhaps part of the interest was
of another sort. f,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

Bangor just feels big over her stock
yards in prospectu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07
AUGUSTA. MAINE.

analysis from the NTH annual report OF
the Maine State board Of health.
"The SPARKLING CLEARNE6S just.
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICALLY
1T IS ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date Of
examination, April g. 1889 Analysis Of
sample Of water No. SIC expressed In parts
per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

This is the PuREsT DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there Is ABSOLuTELY No
through clean white sand from beneath
. solid layer of clay which strictly pro.
tects 1t from surface drainage and 81!
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. Tets.
Each extra gallon daily per month. sets.
One half gallon daily per month";. .bOcts.
Delivered to any part Of the city for 80
cents hogshead, or Is cents q barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
G. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor.
Augusta. Laine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

The complete returns from shipments
of game over the Bangor & Aroostook
railroad are as follows: 216O deer, 1877
moose and 1871 caribou. In 1895 the
record was 1881 deer, 112 moose and 1870
IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

Biddeford's city building has been
sad blow to the critics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

The absence of snow is rather dis
to projects for winter carni-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

A young lad leading dog by string
while tied to the animals collar was a
coffin plate of the boys father, at
tracted considerable attention in
Brunswick the other day. and for that
matter he would most anywhere under
similar conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

The Cathance Breeze will be con-
densed to a page of the Richmond Bee.
The same editor is to remain in charge
and as the Breeze didn't pay Bowdoin-
ham is to be congratulated on the next
best thing having been done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07

The farmers who drive to market
are having another instalment object
lesson on the need of good roads.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
Declined Portfolios.

Athens, April 29.-Admiral Canaros and
NJ. Delgyaaris well as Sotripoulo have
declined portfolios. The new ministry
will take composite character and rally
for Its support until a coalition of TIE
followers of -Tricouoists and NJ. Ralh.
Mr. Delyannis made the following state
ment today:
Yesterday King George summoned me
to the palace. and declared that excep-
tional circumstances compelled him to re-
place the cabinet and to form new min
istry from the rank of the opposition
He begged me to second his Efforts [
refused to tender my resignation, not be-
cause of love of power, but in order that
such a step might not be mis!nte-oreted
1 urged the king to use the privilege of
the crown, declaring that / was ready
to sign the ROYAL decree provided the
latter cast no blame upon u.s. | a6ded
that there was no reason TO fear that
such measure would be considered by
Europe IS = cenSure upon the govern
ment's policy. Judgment would be
formed as to that after the new cabinet
had been tried
NJ. Delyannis added: Il cannot divuIge
the policy which | considered necessary
can only say that the country would
have emerged from its trial without loss
of territory and could have obtained a
rectifcation of the northern frontier by
abandoning Crete according to the de-
mands of the powers. The latter measure
would have facilitated the ask mas
much as the peace of the ca an integ-
rity would not have been I'm -jaired r,iIe
the peace of Europe would have been as
sured because of the rectifcation of the
frontier line adjudged in the treaty of
Berlin
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
with an escort to guard them against
any fear of Mussulman attacks
Victories Encourage the Turks.

Constantinople April 29.-The victories
of the Turkish troops have enormously
raised the military spirit of the Turks
and the confidence thus inspired in Tur-
keys vitality is removing the dissatisfac-
at the same time il renders the powers
scheme of reforms for the Ottoman en-
pire harder of realization
The advantages which Turkey will de-
rive from the war are already discussed
in high quarters. where it is declared
that Turkey should in any case be re-
leased from the obligations imposed upon
her in regard to Crete. and the rectifica-
ton of the frontier. 1t is also suggested
and urged that Cape Punta, opposite
Prevesa, at the entrance of the gulf of
Arta, should be restored to Turkey. and
that Greece should be required to pay
big indemnity.
In military circles, it is further urged
that a Turkish squadron should be dis
patched to Volo to support Edhem
Pasha'S occupation of that district of
Greece. The Turkish squadron, however,
has not yet left the Dardanelles, and the
captain of an Austrian mail ship. which
has just arrived here. reports that three
Of the Turkish warships and one of the
Turkish torDedo boats have run aground
in the Dardanelles. The Austrian captain
adds that ore of these Narships is in a
serious position, IS the sea is breaking
over her. 1t IS believed the war vessels
collided during the progress of naval
manouevers.
The German ambassador, Baron
Saurma Won Jeltsch, had an audience
with the sultan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30

Chicago. April 29.-The Posts Wash
ington special says:
Senator Jones of Nevada. who holds
the balance of power, has joined with
the Democratic members of the nnance
committee in nbjecting to reporting the
tariff bill direct to the senate as
framed by the Republican members.
This movement is a disappointment to
the Republican senators and to the ad-
ministration The bill will have to be
reported to the full committee and the
Democratic members of the committee
say that while they do not intend to
obstruct the measure they propose to
take time for its careful consideration
before permi: ting it TO come before the
senate. The Democrats refuse ID let the
Republicans name a date for che report
of the bill and say it may be held in
committee for three or four weeks. TIE
chances for the early passage OF the
bill are diminishing and it may be
August before it goes % the president.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
Pulling at the Fair Will.

San Francisco, April 29.-In the suit
of the heirs AMI administrators of
James G. Fairs estate against Mrs.
Nettie Craven TO disp-ove the validity
of certain deeds alleged to have been
signed by Fair, several witnesses tes-
titled today that Fair was in San Ra-
fael from September 10 TO September
"A, 1894. After corroborative evidence
on this poirt the attorneys for Mrs.
Craven admitted the fact of Fairs visit
to San Rafael on the dates named. TIE
alleged deeds are signed on September
"A and Tim 0thy Connolly, a haekman,
testified that he had been engaged 20
drive Fair to the station on September
"a, but that when he called Fair sent
word he was too sick to go to San
Francisco that day. but would return
TO the city the following day, which
latter plan was carried out
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30

One of the penalties of being wealthy
is that the possessor of the wealth is
made the target of all schemers to aim
their arrows at. Just now Hon. Thomas
Kearns, the well-known Park City min
ing man. is having an unpleasant ex-
perience and he says that the difficulty
is wholly due to the efforts of con-
scienceless blackmailers to extort mon
ey from him. More than that. he prom
ises to prove it, and the evidence that
he cares to show at this time indicates
that he will make good his promise.
William Hobbs, a young man who is
considered by Mr.. Kearns to be the
prime mover in the scheme, is already
in jail on the charge of conspiracy, and
Mr.. Kearns says that his innings has
just commenced. He was given the OPP
Dortunity to settle the matter for a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
Seven Minute Session.

Washington. April 29--The house
was in session seven minutes today.
The journal was not read.
The objection was interposed by
Mr. Simpson that there was no
quorum. whereupon Mr.. Paine (Rep.
n. W made motion to adjourn.
Mr.. c. W. Stone (Rep. Pa.) who was
in the chair, held that an adjournment
under the order of the house made
last Friday would be until Monday
next. Mr.. Simpson protested that it
was unconstitutional to adjourn more
than one day without a quorum, and
he asked opportunity to be heard. But
the regular order" was loudly de-
manded, and Mr.. Paynes motion was
put and carried-74 to IA, most of
the Democrats voting with the Re
Dublicans.
The chaplain, in his invocation to-
day, prayed for the recovery of Gen.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
AMERICAS CLUB.
Eleventh Annual Banquet in Mem
DRY of ex-President Grant.

Eleventh Annual Banquet in Mem
DRY of ex-President Grant.
Pittsburg, April 29.-The eleventh
annual banquet of the Americas club,
in memory of General Grant, was held
tonight in spite of the fire in the ban
quet hall which destroyed the decora-
tion5 and threatened for a time to put
a stop to the ceremonies.
The club had made great preparations
for the event, and the decorators had
been at work for several days, and had
adorned the ceiling with four rows of
inverted pyramids, constructed of red
white ana blue bunting. The pyramids,
several hundred in number. entirely
covered the ceiling, and the points OF
them extended to within about eight
feet of the floor. An electric light was
suspended from the tip of each, and a
bunch of sT11ilax festooned from point to
point. The general effect was very
beautiful The windows were also ar
tistically draped and in the center Of
the north wall was life size portrait
of the hero of Appomattox.
The club management wished to Sc
cure a photograph of the decorated hall
and in the attempt TO secure a flash
light picture an explosion occurred.
which was quickly followed by flames
that practically DESTROYED the entire
decora tons of the hall Men were at
once put to work to remove the debris
and the banquet was delayed only
about an hour, the dismantled condi-
ton of the room proving but slight
detraction from the evenings employ
ment
There were 324 diners seated at the
table with L. S. Trent as POSTMASTER.
The toasts and speakers were as fol-
lows:
Senator William Mason-"Grant and
his party"
Representative William Aldon Smith
Grants Foreign Policy
Senator G. L. ReDub-
lican Party in the South
Major B. F. DEMONSTRATIONS
ship"
Senator Mark A Hanna. of Ohio, and
Commissioner of Patents Benjamin
Butterworth, who were expected to re-
spond to toasts, could not be present.
Among the guests were Colonel
Robert C. Ingersoll. who is in the city
on his lecture tour
Letters of regret were read from
many prominent people, among them
being President Mckinley, Mrs T. S.
Grant, ColSnel Fred Grant, Harrison
Dingman and Andrew Carnegie.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30

London, April 29.-All the talk now,
says the Daily Nails Berlin CORE
spondent, is of the intervention of the
powers Even Germany wishes TO
save Greece from the consequence of
defeat and il is said in Berlin official
circles that the powers will intervene
of their own initiative if Greece does
not invite them.
According to a dispatch from Con-
stantinople to the Lokal Anzeiger the
sultan will accept the following con-
ditions as the basis for peace.
The withdrawal of the troops from
Greece and the establishment of the
frontier.
Greece to be excluded from all the
advantages of capitulation and to
pay indemnity.
The Daily Mail correspondent says the
news from Greece continues alarming
as he understands a Russian ship is
lying at Piraeus, the port of Athens,
ready TO embark the royal family
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30

London. April "a dispatch to the
Times from Canea. saws that the a6-
mirals of the International fleet visited
the insurgents at Alzroliri and had a
prolonged conference with the leaders
Admiral Canovas informed them of the
fail of Larissa and OF the retreat of the
Greek army. They were greatly moved
and asked to be allowed TO go to Greece
10 fight for King George.
The admirais then announced their
intention to relax the blockade which.
they said. was not intended TO starve
the island into subsection. They as
sured the insurgents that they would
be permitted to come into the town,
provided they came unarIned, to pur-
chase anything they might need and,
moreover, that they would be furnished
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
BROKE The RECORD.
Mississippi River Very High at
Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, April 29.-The river
rose another foot today and now stands
at 1915, one and a quarter feet above
the highest record of any previous year.
No new breaks nave been reported.
The Tensas river is rising half an inch
an hour, and within sc hours will be
gin to spread over many miles of pro-
ductive plantations between Vidalia
and Sicily island. The care of the Hood
sufferers, which has been looked after
by the local authorities, will tomorrow
be turned over to Lieutenant Crowley
of the United States engineers.
The number of persons in Camp
Maurey to be provided for has declined,
on account of all the males having ac-
cepted employment on the levees or
elsewhere until only women and chill
dren are left to receive rations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
GREECE ASSEMBLY.
It Is Convoked in Extraordinary
Session.

Athens, April 29.-The legislative as
sembly convoked in extraordinary ses-
sion for the second time last evening
and again adjourned. 50 deputies being
present and l04 being necessary to
proceed with business.
Fully 10000 people surrounded parlia-
ment house when the deputies assem-
bled and many of the outsiders
swarmed up the steps and invaded the
vestibules. The throngs there and in
the streets eagerly discussed the situa-
ton.
ii. Ralli, the former minister and OPP
position leader, was among the first of
the deputies to arrive. He was cheered
and accorded various ether marks of
sympathy, but the crowd generally
maintained the sullen demeanor en-
gendered by the disheartening news of
the past few days.
The ministers reached parliament
house in closed carriages. The crowd
slowly opened a way to allow them to
pass and respectfully saluted the occu-
pants of the vehicles.
When the president of the legislative
assembly, NJ Zaimis, owing to the alb
sence of a quorum, declared the sitting
closed, the announcement was greeted
with EXPLANATIONS of impatience of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-30
THE HERALD BULLETIN
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Alleged Blackmailing Case.
Flood-Stricken Oklahoma.
Jones Joins the Democrats.
Intervention of the Powers.
PAGE TWO.
Among the Railroads.
John Rice May Be Released.
Rev. Var1ey's Meeting.
Floods in the Senate.
Cheap Street Lighting.
PAGE THREE
With the Bulls and Bears.
A Tintic Mining Deal.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
No Change in School Books.
Supervisors Bonds.
a Trio of Divorces Filed.
Memorial Day Exercises.
PAGE SIX
Wall Street Very Dull.
Sid Larkin's Execution.
Confederate Monument Unveiled
Bayard Praises Cleveland.
PAGE SEVEN.
The Ross-Carter Tragedy.
PAGE EIGHT.
Some Living Pioneers.
Slept With Bank Bills for a Cover
H. j. Rivers Injured in a Bicycle
Accident.