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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
FIXING TARIFF RATES.
Senate Sub. Committee Listens Patiently 10
Wishes Of Many Persons.

Washington. April 15.-The Republi-
can sub-cCInn,ittee e the senate CEN
nlittee on financial affairs held an all
day session at The Capitol. today T.
afford an opportunity to other senators
to make sugge tons on the tariff bill.
Senator Quay devoted himself especial
" to the rates on carpets and mating.
Senator Perkins was given an eX-
tend hearing on the fruit schedula. IL
presented the committee With samples
of both California aud foreign currants
and raisiRs and asked fer an inereaSs
of the rate on currants. Perkins sug-
gested a substitute schedule on beet
sugar providing for Q, duty 81 | cen.
a pound on sugar testing 20 by the
polarizsoope; and increasing to u
cents for the 90 per cent. test Tn
committee promised to give this matter
due attention.
A more pronouncediy favorable re-
cepticn was given to a suggestion for
drawback duty on imported tin cans
in which fruits and salmon are eS
ported.
Senator Sewalrs suggestions per
tanned to almost the entire list Of NeV
Jersey manufactures. There was saV-
eral remonstrances against the Ding
ley rates in his papers.
senators Baker and Harris asked foJ
q duty Of 50 per ton on gypsum and fol
decrease Of the duty proposed 90
Mexican cattle.
Senator Elkins and Wellington boti
appeared in support of the Dingley rat
on coal.
During the day q number OF the Re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
MRS. TILT0N DEAD.
Strange Secrecy About Her
End Which Came Tuesday.
Death Not Announced and No Signs
Of Mourning on House.
Paralysis Monday.

New York. April 1j.-Mrs Elizabeth r.
Tiiton the wife OF Henry Ward Beecher's
accuser. diea on Tuesday last, at her
home il brooklyn. The news OF her
death was not maze puoiic. until today.
Since the famous Beecher trial she had
lived in strict retirement and in recent
years mad shared her home with her
widowed daughter. Even the fact Of her
death was kept secret, and there are no
external signs of mourning on the house
where her dead body lies. Theodore Til
ton, her husband. is in Paris. where he
has lived ever since the Beecher trial
For long time, Mrs. Titon was almost
totally blind. but less than a year ago
she underwent difficult operation and
regained her sight. Then, about a month
ago. she suffered paralytic stroke from
which she was slowly recovering. when.
in the latter part of last week, she was
again stricken and succumbed to it's ef-
fectS. two days ago
The funeral services were held, tonight.
Few were admitted 10 the. house Malachi
Taylor preacher Of Plymouth Brethren.
10 which sect Mrs. Tilton belonged. Off
ciated. The interment will take place,
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington. April 15.-The Senate.
today. corMirincd the following nomina-
tons: James +. Angel Of Michigan,
70 he minister TO Turkey; William 3.
Williams, collector Of customs. Newark.
y. j.; George ID. Meihejohn Of Ne
hfasha, assistant secretary Of war
Etastus Hopkins, special examiner Of
Drugs, medicines and chemicals in tht.
edsiiict &c Boston and Charlestown.
Aiasa: Isaac Seligman and leopold
50 ligmaa. % the firm Of Seiigmaa
Brothers. at London. to lie special fiscal
ascent Of the navy department Mt that
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16

fighting fer freedom in Cuba. The Grand
Army of The Republic is ready to extend
the helping hand 10 struggling humanity
wherever found.
This was followed by the statistics,
showing the number of comrades in good
standing during the last year. the loss Of
one post. the finances to be in good con
lition the inspections during the wear.
the official visits. the commanders visit
to the Bath Military ana Naval Orphan
Asylum. the details of the State pen
sions. the thanks of the department to the
Home. the Memorial day observances. the
appeals to department headquarters, the
national cncampment. the Grant MONT
ment inauguration. words in memory of
Past Department Commander Bealc and
of Commander William +. Stackpole;
recommendations as 20 the adiutant-gen-
erals Office quartermaster-ge neral-and,
in conclusion his thanks for the dis
tinguished honor conferred upon him.
He said: Comrades. as we go from
this encampnent let as renew our pledges
to each other, to continue to the end UNI
der the motto Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic, FRATERNITY, charity ami
loyalty"
with every breeze that blows from sea
With every pulse that nerves hearts brave
There comes a joy that gratefully is
known
To all who ever generous impulse own
That peace and union have the hearts
engaged
That once for four years q fierce warfare
ragged.
That each to each extends a brothers
For Union. Freedom ard our Flag TO
Stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16

The Senate on motion OF German %
MARY land. agreed today. thar "a cuusid-
Grafton OF tomorrow being Good Friday,
The adjournment. today, be uutli next
Monday. After the presentation OF j,
number Of bills reports and petitions thc
Senate. al 12l5, went into executive ses-
sion on the arbitration treaty.
THE open session was resumed at 10
T.. NJ. ana the Indian appropriation bilt
AIKEN UP. The pending question was oo
,lsc committee amendment opening tn
GRcGmpha2re Indian reservation in Utah
public entry. Jones oI Arkansas with
drew the point Of orier he had made on
the amendment. ON q yea ard nay vote
lac amendment was agreed to. % 20 ~.
GaihMfer, Rep, n. H., moved 80 STRIKE
oct the provision giving tribal relations
10 the children of 2 white father and In
dian mother Berry. Dem. Ark, de-
fautied the provision on the ground that
il removed the penalty now placed on an
Indian woman for marrying white man.
Fhe motion to strike out did not prevail
Quay called attention TO what he ;rtnrl
w. deliberate attempt 10 rob thl indians.
FettigreW answered that the contest was
one between rival oil compani,s s.. IN this
connection he stated that the iadi1a res
cryationa in New York ought - b. wiped
ont ana tho Indians made subjc.; 70 tHt
laws Of New York.
QutT's amendment striking oGt tn
ratification OF the oil grants was ac-
ceptcd.
On motion Of Gallnger the provision
relating to children of a white father and
Indian mother was changed 50 as to give
these children tribal rights on tile con-
sent OF majority Of the tribe and the
consent OF the secretary Of interior
Vest of Missouri, spoke in criticism of
the provision of the bill abolshing sec
tartan schools. He was brought M a
Protestant and had no connection with
The Roman Catholic church. He had no
sympathy with that cowardly and igno-
rant sentiment that any religious de-
nomination could menace our liberties
lie had been reared 20 believe the Jesuits
were opposed to Republican institutions.
country. visiting the schools and had
found them trlvesiy on education eX-
cept when conducted by the Jesuits
3rokendown preachers and defunct poll
ticlans were sent out to the Western
country TO teach the Indian children. He
had found. he said. that the only Indian
schools accomplishing any good Were
those conducted by the Jesuits. The cere-
monies of the Catholic church seemed to
appeal to the Indians.
IF | had control of these schools pro-
ceeded Vest. u would give them to those
who have studied the Indians. those VINO
have taken the young Indian from the
tepee. segregated them from their fathers
ana mothers ana taught them the rei-
cion Of Christ even if the cross is the
mblcrl eff their religion. | would infinite
" rather see them Catholics than say
ages.
Yes, said he would make no effort to
oppose the provision of the bill but would
content himself with this protest. The
indian bill was not completed. when. al
} o'clock, The Senate adjourned to Mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16

United States Marshal Clark Camp
bell brought to Concord. N H.. Wednes-
day, James Sinclair Of Bethlehem
Junction, charged with signing the
name of Dr. Fred Dessant of Concord.
formerly Of North Woodstock. to $50
postal order. Sinclair was arrested at
Woodsville. United States Commits
sioner ioife bound him over in $500 for.
Il hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16

Morton. Bliss q co. of New York, have
requested the publication of the following
inorder to correct some erroneous state
ments that have crept into the. news
papers of the city lately: THE recent is
she of debentures in London was not
made by the present firm of Morton. Rose
& CO. but by an Independent company
called the Morton Rose Estate Co. which
was formed to take over certain assets
Of the firm Of Morton, Rose Il co. of 1885.
The Estate Co. has Il capital of 81. i00.G0g
and has issued eiGe@0 OF debentures
against a deposit of GS00.0OO worth of Sc
curitics No change has been made in
the tirn of Morton, Rose K Co. of 1884,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
IN THE SENATE.
After Discussing Indian Bill all Day. Senate
Adioufns Till Monday.

Washington, April 15.-The Senate
spent the day on the Indian appropria-
tioa bill but did not complete it. The
debate brought out an energetic speech
by Vest Of Missouri. protesting against
the abandonment Of sCctariau Indian
schools. He highly euloeized the work
az the Jesuits among the Indians. ana
said their Indian schools were the only
ones accomplishing any good. After a
contest the committee amendment
opening the Uncompahgre Indian res
eryatloa in Ctah to public entry was
aeIecd 10. This reservation is said to
contain some Of the richest deposits OF
asphalt in existence. The Senate ad
j0urEed TO Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
CANADA SHOWS LOYALTY.
Expects No War at Home-Wliiog 10 Help
England on Other Fields.

: Ottawa, Ont, April 15.-At the annual
meeting of the Dominion Rife Assoca-
ton held, Wednesday, Sir Richard Cart
wright, acting minister of militia in ad
dressing The meeting. said that while Ca
NADIA could not afford to maintain n large
standing army, still it was necessary %
have 20,o00 or 30.0 900 militia in the country.
War clouds We're lowering over Europe.
and while it was not at all probable that
Canadians would ever be called upon to
fight on their own soil, still ii was within
the bounds of possibility that they would
have an opportunity OF showing their 10y
atty to abe empire to which they belonged
on other fields
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16

1t has just come to light that the
chemical labratoyy at Dartmouth col
lege was broken into. Sunday night,
and much damage done to the equip
ments. especially the finer instruments
There are no clues to the culprits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
Funeral of Late Ex-senator Voorhees,.

Terrc Haute. md, April 15.-Thc
funeral of the late Senator Daniel W.
voorhees, took place. this afternoon
erom st. Stephens Episcopal church
Rev. John Il. .9eiger. the rector, Oil
ciating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
what Sheriff Poole's Vile Says:
Dover, Me-, March /, 1896.
Mr.. ID. II. Buxton, Abbot Village, Me.

Mr.. ID. II. Buxton, Abbot Village, Me.
Dear Sir: For many years / have
been a great sufferer from rheumatism.
had tried all kinds of medicine but
without finding any which gave me re-
lief. My joints We're attended with
great deal of soreness. My stomach
was badly affected; l had strong symp-
toms of sciatica. The rheumatic pain
combined with neuralgia made life a
burden. My muscles contracted and I
became alarmed about my condition.
Last spring / saw your medicine ad-
vertised and concluded to try it. After
taking three bottles all pain left me
and my joints and muscles began to
straighten. My stomach grew rapidly
better and as l continued taking the
medicine the neuralgia in my head en-
tirely left me. l am 6S years old and
have not been so free from rheumatic
pains for 40 years as / am at present.
have taken 10 bottles and feel that it
has done wonders for me. | would
recommend it to all suffering from
rheumatism. Respectfully,
MRS. ZENAS b. POOLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
Villagers Flee From War.

Larissa, April 15.-The inhabitants OF
the villages of this vicinity are docking
into town with their belongings, fear
ing the outbreak of war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
FOR SHIPPING NEWS SEE PAGE 2.

by Frank r. Robertson of Walden, n.
Y One hundred and fifty beautiful col
ored glimpses of life and scenery. by
aid of the very best make of Il double
dissolving stereopticon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
FAIR WEATHER..

Boston. April 15.-Forecast for Bos-
ton an vicinity for Friday: Fair
weather; southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16

John G. LANG, one of the eldest ODD
Fellows at Newburyport, Mass, died
Wednesday. aged "A years. He was
born in England, but had lived in New
burypcrt for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
MRS. ZENAS b. POOLE.

For sale by all druggists. Prepared
by the Buxton Rheumatic Cure Conn
pany. Abbot Village. Me.
feb19, wed&fritf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
Naine Postal Changes.

Washington April 15.-These postmas
tiers have been appointed: j. r. Muliisln'
Dam&riscotta Mills vice Mary II. MUM
gam; =. w. Clifford, Eas; Hiram, vice
Willis Il. BurEeN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16

The programme for Friday VIII be as
S20 a M.-Devotionnl service, conducted
by Rev. John Collins
A. M-Business session.
2 p ANNIVERSARY of the Freedman's
Aid and Southern Education Society,
Rev. John Collins, presiding. Address
by Rev. J. W. Hamilton, ID. d.
A p M-E,yaneelistic service, conducted
by Rev. j. H. Hoilingsworth.
ao y -Eamous lecture on Japan, Z"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-18
HONOR Their RETIRING RECTOR.

Wnrdens and Yestry of Christ Church, Della
ware city, Regret tho Withdrawal of tho
lev. George $. Gassner.
The wardens and vestry of Christ
Episcopal Church, at Delaware City,
have passed the following resolutions
in regHri TO the retiring rector, the
Rev. George S. Gassner, who will
leave Delaware City shortly for his
new charge in QualSertown, Pa:
The wardcns and vestry of Christ Church,
Delaware City take this method OF EXPRESS
ing their feelings OF respect and regard for
their retiring rector, who has for almost live
years SO gratefully and happily filled the
place of rector and pastor for this parish.
Resolved, That ii is With the most pros
found regret that we sever the tie OF rector
and people by accepting the resignation of
our beloved pastor, who has SO lcceptably
and worthlly filled the place of minister to
our people.
Resolved. That in all his varied services
we have always found III him sincere
friend and adviser, nm able preacher OF the
gospel of Christ. and q pastor ever ready to
minister to the wants and Affections OF his
people.
Resolved, That wherever il may be his lot
to go he has the most profound and heart
felt wishes OF this vestry that his lines may
fall in pleasant places and that the Holy
Spirit may guide and direct him in mis- pas
toral duties and in his private walks. and
that peace, prosperity and happiness may be
his unto the end.
Resolved That n copy of these resolutions
be presented to him, aud that copy be sent
to the Delaware Ehurchman for publication.
Isaac II. Gbil, Senior Warden,
\, George Price Junior Warden,
w. w, lhgairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-18
LAY RnrR rs ENrlrlvks.
A View of the Great Movement In the
Methods, Episcopai church.
Detroit Free Press,

a View of the Great Movement in the
Methodist Episcopai church.
Detroit Free Press
Although tina mutually dependent 70.
lationH betw een the clergy aud the laity
have been long recognized by sumo of
the great religious denominations, like
the Presbyterians and Episcopalians.
1t Ia somewhat surprising that the
great Methodist body, so supposedly
popular in spirit, has not yet granted
equal representation in the General
Conference of the church to its lay
members
The lay membership of the Methodist
Episconal Church in this country ey.
conds two and three fourths millions,
yet only two lay delegates are allowed
from each conferences to the General
Conference, the larger conferences hav-
ing no more than the smaller ones.
There are about l25 conferences 10 the
country and 1900 ministers, so that
this diapronortion between the clerical
and the lay representation in the gen
eral councils of this great denomina-
tion is very apparent.
That such discrimination against
the Unity is unjust and harmful to the
church is beginning TO be realized both
by the ministry and the laymen of this
denomination The Rock River Con
ference, at its recent session in Chi.
cago, adopted resolution TO submit an
amendment TO the constitution of the
church pruviuing for equal representa-
tion of laymen and ministers, and its
action is meeting with hearty approval
by leading MethodiHts. The Chicago
Record prints column Of opinions of
church papers and prominent laymeh,
indicating an almost universal senti-
ment 10 favor OF making the proposed
change.
The REASONS for ClfHiring equal repre-
sentation in the legislative councils Of
a great church are go obvious to the
American mind that il is simply sur
prising that our Methodist friends have
been so long in waking up to it's i'm.
portante IL this great branch of the
church militant would keep the influ,
entail place which it has attained
among tbs denominations it must give
it's laity a fair representation in the
Legislative work of the church; it must
bind the two classes of it's membership
closely together, and by recognizing
the rights of its nearly three millions
laymen enlist their zeal and devotion
aud SECURE their liberal and generous
support equally with that Of the clergy.
Otherwise the Methodist Church can
not expect to hold it's proud place
among those denominations that have
thus recognized the rights OF the laity
Otherwise its government will ulti-
mately become simply ecclesiastical,
out of harmony with the republican
principles which we Americans insist
on applying in all our legislative
functions, whether secular or religious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-18

II live at Herndcn, Va, and know
of the facts in the case and know them
to be facts, Said War Department
clerk. One of the best, known resi-
dents of Herndon has had and has
pet toad which he has kent about HIS
place for several years. The toad fol
lows him about his farm. and though
tosds generally do their travelling at
night time, this toad 10 active at nearly
all hours in the day as well. Some
time since he decided TO give the toad
to a friend who resides in Washington.
The toad was carefully boxed up and
taken in the cars. In less than two
weeks afterward the toad surprised its
former owner by appearing on tine farm
at berndon. having travelled all the way
hack. 10 do this ii had either to swim
thu Potomac nr cross over the aqueduct
or loug bridge. If any one doubts the
story we can show him the toad Its
toenails were completely worn off by
the long distance travelled, over 10
miles. ''--Washington Star.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-18
FoUSG M4RRInD PEOPLE.
1t Is Sad Mistake for Them to Begiu Life
In "A Ennrhinc Hnnse.


Edward W. Box. editor of The Ladies'
Home journal, always staunch and
uncompromisDg advocate of the home,
asserts, in his magazine that home,
however humble, ia a million times
better place for young married couples
to live than is the most luxurious hotel
or best boarding house in the land,
1T is always sad thing he says,
when young married coupla bsgiL
life In boarding house or hotel. Sad
because they start life practically o.
side Of themselves. The furniture
around them is not their own. Tbs
young wife may bring with her all the
trifies ahe Chooses she may add a
touch of her own here aud another
touch there But the things in the
room are not theirs, and sooner or later
she realizes it.
During the day the wife is alone.
NJ duties call her. Nothing is there
in her lifs to exercise her ingenuity nor
develop her womanly talents. She
canLot prepare any little pleasure for
her young husband, for things are pre-
pared for her. When her husband
leaves her for mis- Office she turns back
into the room, ard wonders what ehe
can do during this day; how she will
employ herself, where she will GO.
There is nothing in her room to appeal
to her TO stay there. No home dutieH
confront her. So she goes out and
shops, perhaps, for while; runs around
tn hor mother'a calls upon Home
friends; goes back to her room to prac.
tice little, il she is musical and has
piano; or, il she is fond of books, she
reads. There is nothing in her life ;
two'thirds of herself lies dormant. She
is glad when the timo comes for her
husband TO come homo; glad to feel
that she has some one to whom she can
talk; glau Of company. And he? What
can he do TO express himself to his
young wife? Nothing around him is
mis-; everything is by lease, his for a
time, for SO much money. And after
he is through paying for it he leaves il
behind. The end is the same as the
beginning. That is why boarding house
or hotel life is SO injurious to young
married people. 1t makes them practi-
cally homeless. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-18
Hound to he Right.

a certain large wholesale firm of this
city has as its head clerk very impetuous
man, whose fits Of passion often dominate
his reason. The other morning he was
pitching into one of Tho younger clerks in
great style. why, sir" he exclaimed,
what do You mean by making such fig
ures ? They are disgraceful. could
take any of the office boys and they would
make a decidedly hotter clerk than You.
Now look al that five , II looks Just like
three. What do you mean by making
such bcastly figures ? Explain = Il
er.-l beg your pardon. sir: hut il is n
three said the trembling culprit. "A
three y Numbered the head clerk. why,
you fool it looks just like a five" After
that tho affair was dropped. and has never
heen mentioned sincein the presence of
the manager. Philadelphia Call.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-18

1.-THE laundry work, one of the most
important of our domestic tasks, is. as
rule, left entirely to the management
OF unframed household servants, "
writes Mrs. S. I. korsr in the Ladies'
Home Journal, telling how to do the
family washing. "And being unframed
they naturally select the most difficult
way OF doing what, under proper con-
ditions, should be easy work The per-
son responsible for thu family wash
should really understand a certain
amount Of chemistry, in order to pre-
serve the coloring in different fsbrics
and TO understand how to remove stains
and various spots. To prevent the flan.
nels from shrinkage she should know
the condition and character of. the fibre
of wool, and tue difference between
that and the fibre of cotton. III the
coloring matter in colored garment
Is acid an alkaline soap will dissolve or
neutralize ii, and the garment will come
from the wash entirely faded. The
average housewife returns TO the laun.
dry all articles improperly aundercd,
but she fails to pin to each article a
little suggestion of how they may he
maize better, with the result that the
articles are returned again the next
week in exactly the same unsatisfactory
condition, ~