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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

By the President of the United States:
In remembrance of Gods goodness to
us during the past year, which has been
SO abundant, ''let us offer unto Him our
thanksgiving and pay our VOWS to the
Most High Under his watchful provi-
dence industry has prospered, the condi-
tions of labor have been improved, the
rewards of the husbandman have been
increased, and the comforts of our homes
multiplied. His mighty hand has pre-
served peace and protected the nation.
Respect for law and order has been
strengthened, love of free institutions
cherished, and all sections of our be-
loved country brought into closer bonds
of fraternal regard and generous cooper
alton. For these great benefits it is our
duty to praise the Lord in spirit Of hui
mility and gratitude, and to offer up to
Him our most earnest supplications.
That we may acknowledge our obliga-
tions as a people to Him who has so gra-
ciously granted us the blessings OF free
government and material prosperity, 7,
William Mckinley President of the Uni
ted States, do hereby designate and set
apart Thursday, the 18th day of Novem-
ber for national thanksgiving and pray
err which all of the people are invited to
observe with appropriate religious SER
vices in their respective places of wor-
ship. On this day of rejoicing and do
nestle reunion let our prayers ascend to
the Giver of every good and perfect gift
for the continuance of His love and favor
to us, that our hearts may be filled with
charity and good will. and that we may
be ever worthy of His beneficent con-
Germ.
In witness whereof. I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the Uni
ted States to be affixed Done at the city
of Washington this twenty-ninth day of
October in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-sev-
en-, and of the independence of the United
States the one hundred and twenty-sec-
ond. WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
By the President:
JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25
Mr.. Bryan Goes to Mexico.

1t is announced that Mr.. Bryan, Will
liam jennings Bryan, is to make a trip
to Mexico.
There is nothing very startling in
that mere announcement. Mr. Bryan
has on previous occasions hurried over
! vast areas of territory without per
ceptibly disturbing the equilibrium of
the earth. We have faith bigger than
grain of mustard seed that he won't
cause the procession of equinoXes to
vary substantially now.
Besides it must be clear to others
than his family physician that he
reeds rest, time to calmly consider the
between them and those seen in Ohio
and Iowa-fields of Mr.. Bryan's as
siduous labor just prior to November 2.
But Ustensibly Mr.. Bryan is not go
ing for recreation, that is physical
recreation and recuperation, and is to
take along his mentality, for mark you
ne is going ito make careful study of
Mexico's financial system"
1t might be supposed that one SO well
grounded in the elementary as well as
the post graduate courses of finance
could absorb all the knowledge de-
sirable by intuition. A briefless lawyer
armed only with cross of
gold metaphor, who sprang to
endowed with a more comprehen
sive idea of the financial needs of the
world than the ablest financiers of the
age could obtain from lifetimes of ex-
perience and the experience of gen.
erations of predecessors, going to
Mexico to study finance!
And yet no one should stay his
course to the land of the Montezumas
Their golden treasures ro longer re-
main to shock him: indeed it is doubt
| full if Mr. Bryan, susceptible as he is.
will find enough of the yellow metal
| there to give him the 1aund1ce. H.'
| has become somewhat impervious to
| the baleful effects of the yellow CLEAN
since his book reaped for him the har-
vest of his campaign advertising. In
deed some have said he was already ia
| the condition where we endure ana
| that at the present rate it would be
but short time before he would pity
| then embrace the gold standard
On the whole we think most will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

man who courts death through some insidi-
Gus disease is pitiable, but not admirable.
That dread disease, consumption, Stays
more men and women than are slain by
war, famine and pestilcnce combined. 1t
is an utterly unnecessary slaughter.
Consumption is durable. One of the most
eminent specialists in the world, DR.. r. V.
Pierce, for thirty years chief consulting
physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Surg
ical Institute at Buffalo, N. Y, so pro-
nounces it. He declares that thirty years
ago he discovered medicine that cures oS
per cent. of all cases of consumption In
his great medical work, The Common
Sense Medical Adviser the names, ad-
| dresses, experiences and photographs of
innumerable consumptives who have re-
covered are given. This wonderful medi-
cine IS known as DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
| known blood-makers and esh-builders. It
gives edge to the appetite makes digestion
and assimilation perfect, renders the liver
and kidneys active, makes the blood pure
! and fills it with the life-giving elements
| that build new and healthy tissue. It
| strengthens the muscular system. tones the
nerves, pumps rich, red healthy blood into
! every vital organ, and acting directly on
the lungs drives out all impurities and dis.
| case germs. Thousands have testified to
| its marvellous merits. An honest dealer will
! not try to persuade you to take a worthless
| substitute for the sake of little added profit
When baby is sick the mother needs to own a
copy OF DR.. Pierce'S Common Sense Medical adj
wiser. II tells the home-treatment of all the or
binary ills of life. For paper-covered COPY send
81 one-cent stamps to cover cost of mailing ONLY
| to the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
bunalo, N. Y. For cloth binding Al stamps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The New York Sun resents the
criticisms of the foreign press that the
baser element has again secured con-
troll of New York. The Sun contends
that Tammany has always been sup
ported by very large and influential
part Of the better element of that
metropolis. We fail to see wherein
this relieves that city of any of the
exceedingly damaging advertising it
has received. If the better element Of
New York supports the condition OF
things exposed by the Lexow investi-
cation then is Greater New York the
Greater Blot But perhaps the Sun ia
only yielding little to it's old time af-
lection for the Tiger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

1t has been common supposition
that the average Southern journalist
could get along more cheaply than his
Northern brethren considering the cold
climate and invigorated appetite with
which the latter have to grapple. The
Southern Journalist" has wants, how
ever, as may be seen from these two
appeals, and we trust Thanksgiving
charity will suffice to cover his short
comings to the extent that his wants
may be temporarily satisfied: The
Dahlonega (Ga.) Nugget says: I'VE
would like to exchange subscriptions
to this paper for fodder and hay" The
Dade County (Ala.) News earnestly re
marks: Friends, a little help would
be appreciated very much-cant you
bring us some sweet potatoes or corn
An editor once choked himself to death
trying to eat grass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The Howard Benevolent Union in this
city and like charitable organizations
in other places are enabled to do much
good on such occasions as this and so
far as we know admirably succeed in
their mission. Certainly that can
be said of the local Union.
They never an replace private
charity altogether. but do the
work which needs to be done and which
ought not to be left for private charity
to do. By means of organization and
cooperation few or none of the deserv-
ing poor are overlooked as would be
the case were the matter left wholly
to indiscriminate giving. On the other
hand giving little to the organization
does not absolve one, who knows of
opportunity to relieve want which the
organization would not reach, and does
not take advantage of that oppor-
tunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Captain Lowering should have had
duties of the officers consisted in lash
ing their men into battle. In peace,
presumably they kept their hand in by
practicing ON their men with bull
whip. Lowering is several centuries
belated. He should join the ranks of
those Spanish soldiers who took de-
light in prodding one Of the Competi-
TORS crew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

1t is said the United States has as
sured Canada of its willingness to pre-
vent sealing on the Pribyloff islands
for one year provided the latter gov
the same length of time. One would
suppose Canada could scarcely do less
than exert her influence for the
acceptance of such proposition, es-
pecially as Canadians have made
pelagic sealing Improbable. Her tenn
per in this matter. however, is not of
the conciliatory kind it would seem
from the following published in the
Montreal Herald. one of Premier
Laurier's staunchest organs: Cen
eral Foster, of the American State De-
partn1ent. wanted the Canadian min
listers to put an end to the business of
killing seals in the open sea for a year.
a length of time sufficient in the gen.
erals judgment, to establish. what no.
body bothers about denying. the theory
that the killing of female seals is
diminishing the herd. At the end of
that time there would be a chance to
talk over the matter of recompensc.
To this proposition Sir Wilfrid Laurie,
replied with prompt non possumus.
which, as brilliant writer of another
generation put it, is ecclesiastical
Latin for I'll see you first"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25
Maine Fraternity Notes.

Cumberland Lodge. I. o. q. r., pl
ton. is preparing to organize an eAce"@''
working team ,,os
An order of the knights OF ry ,i
was organized at Woodstock ree'"''''
with IS charter members.
A movement has been started u S0
the membership of York Councli: "a
of the Royal Arcanum of Biddeiolu'
The next quarterly session OF ; oOld
set District Lodge will be held WIN WI Dec.
Point Lodge. South NorridgewocN'
5. .,o,
The X. of P. Lodges of Knox , t Ar.
held their regular convention WI" An
cana Lodge, Thomaston. recen. .n,ce,lor
address was given by Grand Cia'i large
f.. f. Reynolds of Portland. "a, the
number of representatives l.'""
lodges were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

1t is said the degrees to be had Of
the Universities Nationals Illino-
iensis," Chicago are about as valuable
as those once confederation $5-by the
Druidical College of Lewiston. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

There is a sort of Thanksgiving day
flavor to the reports just now being
sent out from Washington to the effect
that general arbitration treaty be-
tween this country and England is in
some form likely to become an accom-
plished fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Newspaper correspondence HUH
Brunswick says that Bowdolns pun
foot ball showing for the season Is uue
to the we'll known advances reee"t.
made in scholarship requirements
that college. Students have 50 HUI
to do in keeping up with their Glass; en
that they haven't time to craeA "e.S ;s
the gridiron. If this be true the sign Is
hopeful of better time. All nls aua
ton where scholarship is made So 49,.
to nothing ought to find lafse p r,H
for itself in this world.-Bangof w. US
mercial.-Perhaps the Bowdolh 80 80
study too hard to play foot pail =: 49,, .ho
how they didn't play foot ball ui.n -
last of the season. Were their s''u'eN
easier then?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

There rs no reason to believe that
''moral insanity will be established in
the case of Martin Thorn and Mrs.
Mack. The courts of New York state
haven't yet reached the stage where
they condone premeditated cold
blooded murder on such grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

There is considerable agitation in
England over Americas successful
competition with English goods and the
consequent reduction of English ex-
ports. There was no such agitation
while the Wilson tariff remained in
operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

For thee explain thing till all men
doubt it," wrote Pope. The poet
couldn't have had Weyler in mind but
the line fits the Spanish bravado's case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

II is not yet certain Spain can agree
ON extending to Cuba permission to
arrange her own tariff. and it won't be
certain she would abide by the agree
ment il made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

No notice whatsver wiz b taken Of un-
signed communications.
RD0PONSIBLH for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
AAareso Ill oommunicatioAs relating to
Subscriptions and advertisements to
DUREE1aH = TEYNT. Publishers. Au.
guDeA, Maine. at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The gold Democrats say they are not
discouraged by the last elections. Does
this mean they see silver lining to
their cloud?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The chickens that ate seven mincc
pies set out to cool by Brewer house
wife will meet a logical fate if served
up for THANKSGIVING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Someone has started the story tnal
Maine cider is not what it used TO pe.
Isn't that a rather mean advahtase
considering the difficulties cider Is Ia
boring under this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

There seems to be no trouble in OBJ
tanning confessions to clear Durrant.
The difficulty consists in getting any
one to believe them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25
Johnsons Anodyne iniment

glad Mr.. Bryan is going to Mexico.
In a few years there will be no country
in the wide world enjoying the bliss OF
silver recommendation 50 it behCoves
him 10 go while yet he may.
Possibly for little side venture he is
expecting to find choice bit of ready
made calamity down there in Mexico.
The market up this way is pretty We'll
exhausted, there are but few samples
left.
If ne will pardon the suggestion we
would like for Mr.. Bryan while dow n
there not to devote his entire time To
travel and receptions, and talks with
the silver mine owners. If he really
wishes to learn what slved monome,
allism is doing for Mexico he should
go down there and hire out at day :
works and take along his family and
for brief time revel in the luxuries to
be had for the cheap dollar wages in
Mexico
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Some Portlanders think that barrel
of good things certain Portland people
are accustomed to annually send the
Indians for Thanksgiving would better
be distributed at home. When the
custom first originated doubtless there
was greater need among the Indians
and less restitution at home than now :
adayS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

at a Portland church last Sunday
was observed as Family Sunday"
Perhaps this was done to lure patcr
familiaS to meeting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The Bethel Chair Co. has coh'i az nm
with d. r. Hastings for some l.Os an
feet of spruce, 200 cords birch anu rs,s
feet of hard wood lumber. lift
lumber will be taken from the Ao "a
lot in Albany. 1t looks now as ,h
extensive numbering operations "O .on
be done in that vicinity. TINS seas"
although, some may develop later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The Journals employees will observe
no issue of the paper Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The turkey doesn't take back seat
for foot ball this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The future is never without hope
In a short time we may reasonably
expect surcease from foot ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Washington county doesn't miss that
winter boat so much since assured she
is to have a railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Spanish soldiers starving" is the
latest from Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The proposition to Immediately
mount the National Guard of this
State on bicycles looks as if someone
were doing a bit of searching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

1t is said the contract for the oid
Orchard pier has actually been signed!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

The valor dis
played by the
soldier, who
leads his men
into the midst
of the carnage
of a great battle,
is recognized as
heroic, an d
arouses admira-
ton. The un-
necessary reck-
1oec~occ of tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

PROCLAMATION
By the Governor.

The time honOred custom of recognizing
and giving thanks to Almighty God as
the year draws to a close, for His mani
fold mercies, was instituted in Plymouth
Colony by the Puritans in the early set
Element of our country. The present year
has brought to the people of Maine fair
degree of prosperity, and though the har-
vest has been less bountiful than usual,
we have moved onward in liberty and
peace. We have been signally preserved
from great calamities and pestilence and
have very much for which to be truly
thankful. In grateful recognition of our
Indebtedness to, and dependence upon the
Oliver of these blessings, and also con-
forming to the Proclamation of the Pres
ident of the United States I, Mewellyn
Powers, Governor of the State of Maine.
do hereby designate and set apart with
the advice and consent of the Council.
THURSDAY, THE 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER,
A.D. 1897.
as day of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
And do earnestly request all the citizens
of our State to refrain on that day from
any unnecessary labor and with heart
felt gratitude render thanks to God for
His care and goodness to US as people.
And especially would enjoin those who
have abundance to give substantial evil
dence of their thankfulness by remem-
bering, on this day, the poor and unfor-
tunate.
Given at the Executive Chamber at Au-
gusta, this fifth day of November, in
the year of our Lord eighteen hun
dred and ninety-seven, and the indie
pendence of the United States of
America the one hundred and twenty
second. LLEWELLYN POWERS,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

laden with Christmas trees or ii
boughs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25
Maine GOssaIp.
Fall In Line.

Get ready for Thanksgivin'-iest set your
I table fine!
An put the finest crock'ry out. an make
the silver shine;
No matter how the country goeS-jest
carve the turkeys neck;
An while the carvin's goin' on, be thank
full you're on deck!
Get ready for Thanksgivin'-jest fall into
your place.
An if the preacher amt along be sure
an say the grace;
No matter how the country goes-jest
carve the turkey straight.
An with a smile O thankfulness pitch in
an pass your plate:
F l.. Stanton.
At least we can be thankful this isn't
Grumble day.
Do you cut any ice today, just few
flourishes with the skates?
Of course you will cut turkey and a
pie.
Liberty gave these escaping Auburn
Jail birds a cold reception.
What little Thanksgiving foot bali
there may be must seem much like a
midwinter pastime.
The overcoat thief is a very daring
specimen of the gentry and is reaping
a big harvest in the different Maine
cities.
Tia hayrack wends its way to town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

What little Thanksgiving foot bali
there may be must seem much like a
midwinter pastime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Not cold enough to chill the appetite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

A Portland physician is quoted as
saying: There are more women in
Portland who have lost the bloom of
youth over dallying at the card table.
until the wee sma' hours. than those
who have worn themselves out over
the stove
Aroostook potatoes at 80 cents Il
bushel have rudely dispelled some Of
the visions of SIPS a bushel, enter
tanned by some of the growers living
about the Maine cities.
Waterville Mail: Watervile has
without doubt the finest school foot
ball team in Maine and until Thornton
defeats this team III g second game
the Saco gentlemen, who suffer from
constantly swelled heads and who pay
no attention to the honorable fulfil
ment of agreements, can lay no claim
to championship honors. Waterville
high has been defeated but once this
year and that game was the poores.
she has played for the season. Today
she is invincible and the only way for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

A 15-year-old girl. a cripple with
pinched, pitiful face. testified in the
Biddeford police court the other day
that her parents. all three of them be-
ing up for drunkenness, made her
drink rum with them and had done so
since she was a mere child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Tia hayrack wends its way to town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Thornton to dispute Waterville's claim
of having the best team in Maine is to
play the second game that she is in
honor bound to play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Liberty gave these escaping Auburn
Jail birds a cold reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

Of course you will cut turkey and q
pie.