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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

It is not an eXaggeration to say that
the Legislature during the few days il
was in session, made very favorable
impression upon all who witnessed its
deliberations. Included in the member
ship of both branches are men whose
public records are such that there is
assurance at the beginning of able
leadership, and unless one is greatly
deceived by appearances there is eX-
cellent timber about which little is al
present known. But above all chief re-
lance is placed in the general intelli-
gence of the law making body and any
one who has looked over the 6Sth Legis-
ture assembled will, we feel sure con
cludc that confidence imposed in it vii
not be misplaced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

When Mr.. Chauncey Depew, in re-
viewing New York's history, said that
mo other commonwealth can present
so many names of equal power" he
INDUCED in a pardonable exaggera-
ton. Mr.. Edwin D. Mead's list of not
ed Massachusetts, men is respectfully
referred to Mr.. Depew for his calm
consideration.-(Ros Journal.
When Mr.. Depew has added Mr..
at Names honor roll of the past and
present and then gracefully acknowl-
edge that the Pine Tree motto "Dirigo''
is worthily borne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
Decisions Contagious.
care.

An expert chemist, DR.. j. Sanderson
Christeson, has recently written
learned treatise on decisions, which he
likens to germs requiring "a fitting en-
vironment or soil for their life growth
and propagation" According to him
there are tests by which these decisions
may be recognized as such. If the idea
is in conflict with a demonstrable fact,
if the idea is in conflict with dem
onstrable principle, if its alleged sup
port connot be logically connected in a
circle, then it is fair, he thinks, to term
that idea a delusion.
He illustrates as follows:
"A finite being cannot have an in
finite power, so that if he projects a
plan to create something out of moth
ing. such as giving a greater value to
a coin than it's intrinsic value and to
an unlimited extent, but without I'M
limited backing, the proposition is
either fraud or a delusion. Also the
idea that of two metals the one with
greater fluctuating value is the better
standard of values. when it is a fact
that the greater stability is the greater
good. Or, that two metals having diff
ferent t1uctuating values can be kept
at par against the commercial law of
gravitation-the law of supply and de-
mand. The field in which such glazing
decisions can gain root and prosper is
distinctly a neurotic one, for there must
have pre-existed such degenerative
conditions as the confessional state or
the erratic or deluSional temperament,
or, at least, the subjective states of
! mind known as the ''suggestible" and
the hypnotic, all Of which Have their
physiological concomitants in defective
brain tone. This is chiefly why delu-
sions are catching" and the more
monstrous they are-truth is. the more
they are at variance with truth, justice
and economy-the more pronounced is
the brain defect, no matter how brill
liant and active those SO afflicted may
be-
The 'neurotic" condition of the coun-
try last fall needs toning UP and good
times is just the tonic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
Gibraltar No Longer lmpres nabie.

An article of exceptional interest,
Violently written by a Spanish mill
airy officer appears in a current num-
a'sr of the Memorial de Artilleria. show
that the extended range of mod
III artillery has completely revolu-
ttonized the conditions which have
hitherto enabled Gibraltar to protect
IS own arsenal and dock yard and to
ford safety for vessels at anchor I'M
Ger the guns of the fortress
when Gibraltar was taken by the
English in 110i the greatest range for
artillery fire was only about 5000 yards.
so that fleet under the batteries of
iihraltar was secure against attack
from the Spanish coast
II is now pointed out that with a
c"muaratively small expenditure of
money by the Spanish government bat
;e,'es constructed in the Bay of AL
: rilas, upon the ridge of mountains
5noWn as the Queen of Spain's chair
WOULD actually command Gibraltar at
distance of 5000 yards and would be
capable of demolishing the whole
itngth of the Notifications from the
yalleries to, Europa point. These Span
~h batteries would also threaten the en-
tiy of ships of war to the Moles. The
pian would merely involve the mount
ing of some forty heavy guns of from
l1-inch to 12-ineh caliber and a SINH
ar number of howitzers.
At the present moment the STRATEGY
1al points on this part of the Spanish
cast are entirely unfortified and with
Spain's present embarrassments in
Tuba and the Philippines it is not like
", as the Broad Arrow points out, that
the Madrid government will take i'm
, Mediate action in the matter. But that
hese batteries may be constructed
some day or other is far from improb-
able. and in view of the great impor-
lance to England of Gibraltar as a
naval base ana the renewed expendi-
lure upon its combined arsenal and
dockyard, the subject is beginning to
attract the serious attention of naval
and military authorities-New York
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
A Popular Governor.
(Reporter-J ournal.)

Governor Cleaves doubtless had evil
dences enough before retiring from
office to convince him that his admin
istration had been satisfactory to the
people. Wednesday afternoon he was
presented with gifts by the Council
and other State officials, which proved
that he was personally very popular
with the officials with whom he has
been officially connected. The State
officials gave him magnificent clock
his staff gave him loving cup, aud
the Council beautiful ivory gavel
lie mas been one of the best Governors
the State has had. and the esteem ex-
pressed by the State officials is fully
shared by the citizens of the State.
he retires from office with the best
wishes of all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
Cvvhig and Courier.)

Editor Burleigh isreceiving eongratu-
lations upon his election as the public
printer Of the STATE. The office is a new
one so far as Maine isconcerned. Here
tofore the public printing mas supposed
to ne given to the lowest bidder but as
il has been deemed essential that the
work should he done in Augusta the
bidding OF outside firms was a matter
OF useless form. Under the new law
the Legislature elects State printer
who is held responsible for the prompt
and economical work pertaining to the
department. For this office Mr.. c. Il.
Burleigh WAS unanimously nominated
and elected. He is one of the pro-
prietors and managing editor of the
kennebec Journal. is entirely familiar
with the work of the department and
we have no doubt will perform the
duties in a manner satisfactory to all
concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
A Good Appointment.
(Reporter-Journal.)

Hon. Byron Boyd, the new secretary
of State. has evinced his good judg-
ment by the appointment of Hon. S. j,
Chadbourne as his deputy. The posi-
ton is one of very great Importance in
the administration of the affairs of the
office, and Mr.. Chadbourne by long
training and experience in public life
is admirably qualified to meet all the
demands that may be made upon him.
He has very large acquaintance, and
his appointment will be received with
pleasure by hosts of friends among
business men in all sections of the
State rr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
They viii Bear WATCHING,

Simply because Spain proposed some
thing called reform for Cuba and the
American minister told her it didn t
amount to shucks, or words to that
effect and Spain asked for an opinion
of what would be satisfactory, Secre-
tary Olney is delighted. This would
imply that he is extremely anxious to
act as mediator and thinks this prom
ises it, Well, that is better than in
definite continuation of present condi-
tions. But if by mediation there shall
be on the part of the United States the
slightest attempt to coerce the insur-
gents into compliance with conditions
that maintain the eXactions OF the
Spanish tax gatherer on that island it
will be lasting disgrace. piece off
the Hawaiian diplomacy of the admin
istration. President Cleveland seems
to have a horror of being connected in
any way with the progress of events in
any place outside the domain of the
United States and a careful search of
the records will hardly show mat he
has had much to do with whatever
progress the events in this country
may show. He not only did not SYM
pathiZe with the aspirations of the
better classes in the Sandwich islands
for respectable government, but he
went out of his way to oppose them by
very contemplate methods, and in do
ing so assumed questionable authority
and a disposition to override Congress
and public sentiment. These facts can
not with safety or justice be overlooked
in considering any plan the adminstra-
ton and the Spanish government may
agree upon respecting Cuba. The ad-
ministration is not in sympathy with
the insurgents, does not recognize them
in fact.as an equal party to such agree
| ment and if it errs as ii is likely to
under such circumstances and evident
! prejudices. is extremely likely to err
| to the uelflment OF CUBA s future well
| fare. If Cuba can be given autonomy
| in fact and not merely in name, if she
| shall be placed in a position where she
| may attain to place her resources
| warrant, then it would be a highly
! creditahle act on the part of the admin
| istration to assist in bringing about
| such a settlement. At the outset, how
| ever. it is only reasonable to view the
matter with suspicion. There is moth
ing in the attitude Of Spain or the bur-
| dens under which she is labCring &c
| warrant the belief that she would OF
| could give to Cuba such reforms as are
| adequate. 1t does not seem possible
| that lasting and beneficial results car
be obtained from any agreement tC
which Spain would accede. If this
be possible everything should be done
to hasten it into existence. Meanwhile
however, every move made by SPAR
and the Cleveland administration t.
effect a settlement of the Cuban trouble
should be scrutinized with the utmos
| oara
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
The South Wants No More Of Them.
New York Times

The statistics of clearingS for the
year 1896 show that there has been
substantially no d1line in those of the
South. There was,a decrease in the
aggregate exchanges of the country of
1929, 00o. coo. The decrease in the Mid
die states was 2o9 GER cent.;in the New
England states, las per cent; in the
Middle Western, H. per cent; in the
Pacific states, 1e.3 per cent: III other
western states. o. per cent; in the
southern states, only l per cent. Com
menting on these figures, The Macon
tGa.) Telegraph SAYS:
Tad it not been for. the political der
wishes who shrieked Nlisaster from every
stump in the South. last year, the rec
ord of its bank cleahings would have
shown Il splendid increase instead OF
the 1 per cent. decrease. They fright
ened far more than one per cent. of
money out of trade. Surely the peo-
pie want no more Of them. They have
made mischief enough. What has the
South to do with the one-crop and one
mineral states of the sparsely popu-
lated West that it should adjust itself
to economic theories devised solely to
benefit them at the expense of the res,
of the country? Why should not the
South rather he thanking the Lord for
the bounties He has ivouched and pro-
coed undeterred to gather the fruits
which have been placed within the
reach?''
This is in spirit that may we'll be
emulated by every part of the country
1t is progressive conservatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
The Governors Talk.
Oath Times.)

Governor Powers is not a man to
say what he does not mean. He is not
hypocrite and his record is that of an
earnest business man. He really de-
sires to see the State prosper and
thinks, as times are. that we can cut
down the frills of State expenditure
(even to placing fat salaries more on
a par with the possible earnings of the
holders in other walks of life, perhaps
He talks lower appropriations, $685.
900 lower than two years ago, and it is
his conviction that Maine towns and
cities need "a more active public senti-
ment" which will enforce present laws
rather than an increase of penalties
He believes in equalizing taxation. He
also believes in investments at home.
His talk is a business and sensible
talk; his ideas good in the main and
for Maine. r.
He is man who will not be afraid
TO veto when occasion arises and will
work for the good of the people.
He will make the State a popular,
an honest and firm executive and
under Governor Powers the State will
prosper, we believe. so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
As Well As Maine Could Do.
(Bridgton News.)

Byron Boyd for secretary of State
with the old veteran Sumner J. Chad
bourne as assistant, is about as wei
as Maine can do. And, it is proper t.
add, Seth L. Larrabee as Speaker OF
the House, is a 'king-pin" among tbs
long line of presiding officers of the
popular branch of Names Legislative
Assembly. She has rarely if ever had
Indifferent timber in that position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

account, but also as the representative
of other large interests.
He was regarded as one of the ablest
business men in the State. and had a
large and devoted circle of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
VOICES Of THE PRESS.
Good for Mr.. haines.
(Waterville Mail.)

The citizens of Waterville are nat
urally much pleased with the victory
won by Hon. w. T. Haines in his con-
test for the office of attorney general
1t is gratifying to local pride to have
a Waterville lawyer selected for this
important position and it is pleasing,
too, on account of the personal qualities
of the successful candidate. Mr. Haines
is one of Waterville's most active and
progressive citizens. Coming here as a
young man without means or iniluen-
tial friends he has steadily made his
way to the front until he is today one
of the solid business men of the COM
Inunity, as well as successful lawyer.
There is no man who is quicker to
champion any cause in which his own
city or his State is interested than is Mr.
Haines and the duties of the resDon-
sible office which he is to fill will be
discharged by him with ability and in
tegrity. Mr.. Hajnes can enjoy his
victory none the less because it was
well earned. He had pitted against
him one Of the most skilled politicians
of Maine and the battle was not won
without warm struggle. The Mail
extends it's congratulations, along with
those of the citizens of Waterville, to
Mr.. Haines on winning so fine prize
in such a handsome fashion.
Our Compliments to the New Attorney. Gen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

If Spain has really been as victorious
in Cuba as she claims how does it hap
pen that she feels more favorably dis
posed toward Uncle Sam as an inter-
mediary now than formerly?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
The World Almanac.

The World Almanac for 1897 is better
Than ever before. which means that it
has no superior and really no equals in
it's particular sphere of answering any
questions put to it. Price 25 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

Hill kept still SO long because he
didn't dare speak that now he has
nothing to lose he is talking more
than people care to listen to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

Ne notice whatever WIN b taken Of un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT b HELD
NESPONsIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 TLYNT. Publisher. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
Extends Compliments.
(LewistOn Journal.)

The nomination of Mr.. Haines. to be
followed by his election in joint con-
vention, will be received with satisfac-
ton by the public. who have learned
to know him as a hard working and
faithful public servant. He will put as
much energy and zeal into his per-
Torrance of his duties. as any man
who ever filled the office; moreover, he
is good lawyer and an able advocate
besides being a man of convictions and
backbone. The Journal has always
liked Haines' sturdiness and popular
sympathies and is glad to extend to
him the compliments of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

One of the many Norway friends OF
the late General Beal thinks that the
building of a memorial hall and public
library would be the best way ito per-
petuate the memory and deeds of our
honored and illustrious townsman and
all who fought with him from this town
for the Union"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

Bangor News:-Some people believe
that there would be less tuberculosis
if there were fewer fancy barns and
the herds were less pampered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
Our Compliments to the New Attorney. Gen
eral.
Bangor Commercially

our compliments to that distin-
guished and uncnmpromising political
warrior, the Hon. William Tecumseh
Haines Of Waterville. whose waving
white plume is today the proudest and
most conspicuous object on the battle
field at Augusta. He has won the
ferccst contest for the attorney gem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
{l|@e a>V2QBg

Only a pansy blossom but when a
Dexter citizen found it last week
blooming in his garden he went and
told the reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

Governor Wolcott agrees with Cover
ner Powers that good times are near
at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

It's bit early in the winter season
for Aroostookians to assume that the
climate up that way is changing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

Gladstone bids fair to outlive the
Sultans ability to shock Christendom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11
Public Printer.

to the legislators in the discharge OF
their duties 10 the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

A baptism through hole in the ice
entertained the people of Mars Hill a
week ago last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

a pastor at Cranberry isle dfstribu-
ted $50 worth of presents amsNg his
parishioners. He must have come into
an inheritance other than a quarter $
salary. Anyhow it was indeed Kind
y act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

The lively hustling of Aroostook po-
tatoeS to market is said to be due to
the belief among the farmers that the
price will be lower instead of higher.
Whether this belief is. right or wrong
the fact remains that the farmer who
acts according to it usually comes GU;
better in the end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

Progression as we'll as depression is
contagious. Here's the town of AL
bany, Me-, so interested over the cleo
trlc railroad project that it feels as
sured watch factory will be built
there if ever the road can be put
through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-11

Honest debts will be more collect
able in Sangerville now that local
firm that employs many hands has
determined that a trustee process
served on one of the employees shall be
notice to quit the firms employ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-22
OTHER MARKETS-RY TELEGRAPH.

ST. Louis Oct 2icst,Ie steady to shade lowsr fair
s. 80: cows and hcifers, s2gs4 %; Texas and Indian
3 , eSE' Spa s5 es 80 s.Sy s?S e.
bucks s2as3 to stoekers; s2ds2 IS: lambs Sass 20
Kansas city, Oct 2i-cau~ steady Hogs steady
pigs. 50 tcasa a. sheep nm lambs, Sc a5as6 @
common 81 25a$3 10: bulls stays and SO 3Oas3 90
Hogs dull and lower: prime MEDIUM - ioas4 i5 best
and pigs. 50 scds4; roush,, 81 soasa 80 sheep firm,
choice 81 2Uqs4 30 common. 81 6qs3 81 choice lambs
IS a0as5 80: common to good lambs SASS 20: veal
Eas, Buffalo e1.--csttle- Receipts all consigned
through Market steady Hosr.Rece,ns % cars market
w9k 10 s5o PIGS es 10 dsoe s. TO-
sheep and lamb, Receipts is market SLOW Lambs
ho. :,' s. sSss' ~ cu' s. 3, s. 25as 40 10
common sheep. 81 50Gs8 65.
Chicago oct 2i.--The general demand for cattle was
not any better but the limited suppl prevented any
FOR than bid for them YESTERDAY Poor 10 fair
grade. ~ sold 81 5as4 q while choice
sesys. bros, $ sass 30 HEAVY cattle anywhere from
hut prime feeder. sold a, hrh a, 81 soas4@. Calves
unchanged. Western rangers were tsry animated
hog. tier. was fairly sctiv. shipping demand prices
ruling steady for coarse packers which showed
fo"na parcS.er. ~ 81 sass 90 common pacSsr- selling
around e. to1s, 50 and prime rh mixed and butchers
AZ 50 so9si common heavy hog, were numerous end a
riss fetching 81 4oGss IS Trad. in sheep and lambs
.sc-ednry active az an average advance of 10 Per
ro- INC poorest 70 - y9s4 Tor prime lots
whlc great number, of Western sheep changed hands At
s. cns Hs ' Ps.. .S ,ss r sg many
ern sheep AZ 81 soaa ara mic. breeding brought
s. Re,eip's-cai,le. 500 head; hogs So"" sheep.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-22
SHORE R.K.

Trains leave W. 42d ST Sta0n. \. Y. fcIlo"s AZ
m caller foot oi Franklin ST.
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Bloonvil,e and Albany. 80
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