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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

F. S. Lyman has returned from a
business trip to Boston and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19
Hancock.
oRLAND.

Clarence T.. Grindle broke both bones
IN his right leg in very singular man.
her one day recently. He was driving In
,, pun9 from m tne salmon t nhatcnery' OF
land postoffice for the mail. Coming 10 a
piece of bare ground he got out to walk
over 1t and when he put his weight on his
striking his head violently on the side OF
the pung. He managed to crawl into the
pung and drove to the postofTice, where
he got help.
BAR HARBOR.
As Mrs. Nathan Ash was lifting ket-
lie from the fire one day recently. the
flames caught the nap of blanket wrap
per she was wearing and in a second she
was enveloped in flame. Mr.. Ash and
Mr. Ambrose Higgins who were in an
adjoining room came to her assistance
and tore off the garment but not before
her face, hands and arms were severely
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19
New Lite and Health

come from drinking ,4tnheuser-Bus
Malt-Nutrire, the greatest of malt
Tonics. To be had att all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

Hon. and Mrs. Fritz II. Twitchel
returned to Bath. Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

James and Edward n. Lewis of
Nisoasset, were in the city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

Bed Rock Prices!
: Selling Goods Below Cost,

selling Goods Below Cost -
Going Out Of Business Sale Still Going On. There
Never Was Better Time to Furnish Your House. Now
is the Time to Buy. Do Not Wait Until Everything is
Sold. Come Now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

urief trip to Boston. Thursday. on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

Mr.. John O. Shaw Of Bath, was in
the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

Judge Turner Boswell of Skowhe
gan. was in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19

Miss Molie Robinson of Bangor i
the guest of Mrs. Q. w. Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19
Married.
KENNEBE,

n NfINTNEbEC.
Randolph--F'eb. 6. Dwtte Il. Tasker of
Randolph. and Miss Lizzie NJ. Messenger
of Farmingdale. fnI "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-19
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Miss Bessie Young of Portland, il
visiting friends in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
The Seekers and the Sought.

There are many surprises in the game of
politics One of some note has Just taken
place.
Several weeks ago two Americans OF ma
tional reputation, one d republican and the
Other a democrat wer. passengers on the
same ship returning home from abroad.
Speculation was busy with the name of one
of them in connection with an approaching
race for al important Office. Many people
believed that he was returning to become
his party's candidate for the place. As a
consequence, the pier was crowded when
the ship came in, and a score of enterpris-
ing reporters at once surrounded this man.
He was diplomatic in his replies to all
questions. but showed lively Interest in
the topics suggested. and. like trained
politician. waited all Of the news He held
quite ieyee. both on shipboard. and later.
at his hotel. His admirers evineed the
greatest satisfaction at his return, and
opinion strengthened that he was expecting
the nomination mentioned. His every
movement was chronicled for a weeks full
time, the names of all his callers were
given. and views expressed as to their
probable business.
The other man escaped all attention of
this character. His return was recorded.
but that was ali. He had an easy time
getting ashore and making his way home
Nobody was thinking of him for office, and
hence no crowd gathered around him. The
reporters neglected him. until some hours
afterward 1t occurred to them that his
opinion AS to the other mans Intentions
might be valuable. So when he was subse-
quentiy sought out 1t was only for the pur-
pose of securing his views about his fellow
passengers program. He discussed the
subject guardetiIy. He was rather Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
A Campaign Feature.

The silver campaign in both Ohio and
Kentucky is being conducted on rather
trivial lines. 1t seems to be considered suf-
hcient to show that at one time another
certain eminent republicans and certain
eminent gold democrats spoke or wrote or
voted in favor of the free coinage of silver.
Those old utterances and votes are now be-
ing spread before the people, and upon them
is made to rest the whole contention that
the free coinage of silver at 1t to l, at this
day. would be a wise policy for this gov
eminent to adopt,
In Ohio Mr.. McKinley's record is being
drawn upon for this sort of material In
Kentucky the records of Mr.. Carlisle end
Mr.. Watterson are being mined for IL. W
Bynum likewise is confronted on his STUN,
ing tours for sound money by sentiments
friendly to silver, which he uttered while
in Congress. But these men have for ex-
PLANTATION of their present position the fact
that they have grown with the times The
silver question of half a dozen or twenty
years ago is not the silver question of this
year, by any manner of means 1t is
another question altogether, and must be
met as 1t now exists. The question is, with
the whole commercial world of any conse-
quence committed to the gold standard.
snail this government cut loose from all
such associations and adopt policy which
would reduce It's finances Immediately and
o-sastrousiy to silver basis? Sound money
men. democrats and republicans alike. say
no. What these same men may have said
IN years past when their lights were diff
ferent and the question was different is of
no moment today. as impeachng either
their Intelligence or their integrity,
1t Is altogether different, however. in
cases like those of Mr.. German in Mary
land. Mr. Kerr in Pennsylvania, Mr.. Shee-
Ran. the Tammany leader in New York.
and Geo. Fred Williams in Massachusetts.
Those men. up to the holding of the Chi
cago convention. We're gold men, II is of
record They do not deny it. But sud-
denly. and not as the result of any change
OF conviction on their part they went over
10 silver hey permitted political COM
mittee TO reverse them completely on the
whoie money question. Mr. Williams and
MI Kerr are still for silver Although they
changed SO suddenly. they are sticking
MT German and Mr.. Sheehan are wobbIinp
Ihey are wobblers by nature. But n a
change OF base on this money question is
so repugnant to the silver men in Ohio ana
kentucky. and argues to them such faith
iessness in Mr.. Carlisle and others Who,
nave they 10 say about these capers of
their friends and associates In the east, Is
IL iaithiessness to change from silver m
gold. but the highest patriotism to change
from gold to silver?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
A Tale of Two Corporations.

The Capital Traction Company Saturday
decided to re-equip its avenue and Four
teenth street lines with the underground
electric system of propulsion. This change
was in a measure forced by the disaster
that caused the temporary paralysis of the
rapid transit service of the road, but in
still greater measure by the trend of public
opinion in opposition to the continued
maintenance of the cable as a motive
power the cable was originally adopted
because the public OF Washington had ex-
pressed its positive dissatisfaction with the
horse cars The corporation is and for. a
icng time has been controlled by residents
OF Washington, who have been in sympathy
with their patrons. and TO whom that fac
tor known as public opinion has been a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

definite, positive force. This force has pro-
dueed the splendid results now in evidence,
first a rapid traction system that, at the
time of its adoption. was the best and most
satisfactory in the market. and now a re-
Liable promise that at the earliest possible
moment the fruits of the great disaster
just suffered by the corporation will ap-
pear for the public benefit in the form of
the system of transit which Is viewed today
as the very best that can be adopted.
tIeanwhile. the lexington and Belt roads,
originally owned and controlled by local
shareholders. have passed into the possess
sion OF men who have no resident interests
here and who are far removed from the
force of sentiment such as has been stead
lily behind the old Washington and George
town Company and its corporate successor.
This has resulted in an utter disregard for
the desires and convenience of the riding
public upon which the roads depended for
subsistence well as for the preferences
and prejudiees of the general public of the
capital The people of the city, In fact,
have been completely ignored while the nom
resident owners of these valuable proper
ties have sought. first, the installation of
the overhead trolley, and, second, the
Grecking of the roads, to the detriment
OF those interests still held by local share
owners. Now that Congress has sought,
with more or less directness, to supplement-
the wishes of the people with statutory
obiisations the companies have shown
the least possible tendency to meet the
plain requirements, both of the laws and
the situation. and even eleventh-hour obe-
dience has at times been lacking
The history of these two corporations is
a striking instance of the value to a COM
munity of the retention of its semi-aubiic
franchises in the hands of its own people
Ihis matter cannot always be controlled,
but where other things are equal it is ap-
parentiy best for all parties that each city
should transact its own business with those
agencies that are susceptible to the govern
ing influence of that wholesome and usual
~ reliable factor, local public sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

The Commissioners having notified the
receiver for the lexington and Belt rail-
road companies that there is objection
on their part t. the equipment of those
lines with air motors. nothing remains but
the taking of immediate steps toward that
end b. tn companies. The situation in
this respect is much different from that
which existed when Judge Cox several
months ago declined to grant permission
for the issue of receivers certificates for
the equipment of the roads with COM
pressed air. The courts main reason then
was that the system had not been demon
strated a success sufficiently to warrant
the burdening of the stock holders with "a
heavy debt out of which it was by no
means certain that beneficial results would
flow. 1t too plain thai one of the
Chief objects of the application by the re-
ceiver was the completion of the process
CT taking the properties wholly out of the
hands of the minority stockholders. Since
then, however, there has been additional
legislation. the tests have been placed I'M
der the scrutiny of the Commissioners and
have been carried on with more or less dill
gence on the part of the companies and
have brought forth a favorable verdict
from the authorities. Thus SO far as the
that the system was at the time too ex-
detrimental to warrant the issuance of
certificates has been overcome. though
there still remains the fear that these Ger
tifcates, if issued. might be used to jeopar-
die the remaining rights of the minority
owners.
The general public is not however espe-
cially concerned as TO the sources of the
means that are plainly necessary to put
the roads on a rapid transit basis. What
ii wants is good street car service such
the statutes contemplate and such as the
air motors. on the basis of the Commits
sioners' findings, would afford. The former
decision would seem to indicate that the
court may be relied upon to protect the
minority interests SO far as the business
of the corporation is concerned while the
Commissioners see that the performances of
the companies. il any, are within the scope
of the laws. So Ii is to be taken for grant
ed that some method of financing the pro-
ject for rapid transit will be found and
thus there appears no good reason why the
work of equipment with the motors should
not proceed without delay. The year
granted by Congress for this purpose is
row more than a quarter gone and it is to
be remembered that if the air cars should
fail to work satisfactorily in service the
underground electric system is the only
legal alternative now in sight and that
must be installed by the first of next July.
So there is a premium on time, and every
thing points inevitably to the immediate
commencement of air-motor equipment I'M
less the suspicion that now turks in the
public mind to the sincerity of the COM
panies is rapidly to be resolved into a fixed
belief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

Senior Sagasta is the statesman with
whom the United States now has to deal
III the matter of Cuba. This has been
expected, and in certain sense it is well
come The new premier agrees with senti-
ment in this country in one thing, and that
is that General Weyler's campaign in Cuba
has been good deal worse than a failure
1t has added materially to the sum of
SPANS objectionableness in Cuba, and
thereby complicated a situation already
sufficiently difficult But the recall of Cen
eral Weyler and the elimination of WeyIer-
ism in the island will not settle the ques-
ton at all. 1t will simply clear the way
fer production of the Sagasta program,
ard that ought measurabiy to be outlined
in the new premier's reply to the overtures
OF the United States for peace in Cuba.
Spain's first attempt to put down the
revolt in Cuba was committed to the hands
of General Campos, a fine type of the
humane and chivalrous soldier. He ex-
erted himself to the utmost along honor
able lines, but he failed. The insutgent
cause was too strong for him, and he re-
tired General Weyler, repulsive type of
the butcher in epaulettes. succeeded to
command, and at once inaugurated a cru
SADIE of murder and rapine. He has carried
his policy to the point of laying the island
waste and sending thousands of helpless
people to their graves. but he also has
failed The iEsurgent cause has proved to
he too much for him. War, therefore, as
prosecuted by Spain, both along humane
and fiendish lines, has proved unequal to
the task of reducing the insurgents to sub
lection. They are stronger now, indeed,
than at any time since they took the field,
while Spain is weaker by millions of money
ard thousands of lives spent without re-
turns.
As war avails nothing, peace must be
invoked. But Senior Sagastas idea of peace
for Cuba is Spanish autonomy for Cuba,
ana that the insurgents declare they will
not accept. They characterize 1t as but a
new form OF tyranny, under which they
may be hsrried and oppressed quite as
much as under the present form. They
would prefer TO keep the field where they
are now SO strong, and go ON fighting
Until Independence is achieved.
If SPANS reply to the overtures of the
United States for peace for Cuba Is auton-
omy for Cuba, what will the administra-
ticn say in reply to that? The United
States could hardly afford to guarantee
SPANS promises to the Cubans, and even
If it could and did there is no reason to
believe that the Cubans even then would
accept them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

From the Philadelphia Press
free trade demo cratic newspaper, prob
ably ignorant of the facts. asserts that
the sugar trust, now that the new tariff
bill is on the statute books has TO interest
in the Hawaiian question. the trust only
supplies sugar east of the Rocky noun
tains. There is not pound of cane sugar
refined in the United States west of the
Rocky mountains except in trust refinertes.
And. moreover. there is only one beet
sugar refinery in California In which the
trust is not largely interested. The greedy
trust is deeply interested in keeping Ha-
wall out of the Union wholly from selfish
reasons.
The assertion by the same newspaper
that Hawaii will become a burden on the
treasury In case of annexation is also evil
IDENTIFY made because of lack of informa-
ton. The Hawaiian finances are in good
shape, and the crown lands are worth sew
eral times over the amount of the Hawaiian
debt. II part of the Union, the govern
| ment could be carried on at much less ex-
peuse than at present, there would be
no expense for foreign representatives and
various other things. Moreover, under the
assured stable government of the United
States. the development of the islands would
be rapid. and the revenue corresponding
increased.
Every administration for over half a
century. excepting only that of the pomp-
Gus Grover Cleveland. favored the exclu-
sive control of those islands by the United
States Every government official sent to
Hawaii to look over the matter including
Gen. Schefield, a democrat. and Admiral
Walker and others sent there by Cleveland
with the sole exception of the illegally ap-
pointed and narrow-minded Biount, re-
ported that the islands should be controlled
by this country.
Perhaps all of those statesmen and mill
tary and naval officers were wrong and
the opposition, composed of Grover CIeve-
land, Claus Spreckels, the sugar trust and
a handful of the free trade democra is,
Fight. But the people do not view it in
that light. and that is why Hawaii WILL
within few months, become a part of
this glorious Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

opinion that his fellow passenger had the
bee of Office buxzing in his bonnet. and all
the talk ashore on the subject had not
surprised him at all. He was not interre-
gated about his own plans, for 1t was not
thought he had any of public interest, and.
as matter of fact, at that time he did
not have any. He had simply returned
home from visit abroad. and was pre-
pairing to resume his practice of the law.
One OF those men was Richard Croker.
Inc other was General Benjamin F. Ira
cy- General Tracy. with no thought at
that time Of standing for any Office, is now
MS party's candidate for mayor of Greater
new York. In the Democratic convention.
called to make nomination for the same
ONCE, the name of Richard Croker did not
figure in the calculations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
Lei Every Vehicle Carry n Light.

From the Rider and Driver, New York.
One would think that the new rules of
The road had been discussed and considered
sufficiently before they were finally passed
to warrant the supposition that they
would not require further tinkering for a
time. but the ink which inscribed them in
the statute books was hardly dry before
further amendments were proposed The
licensed trucks are specifically exempted
from carrying lights after nightfalI as IL
was thought hardship that such vehicles
should have to carry lamps all day to be
ready in case they should be overtaken by
night. The bicyclists and the unlicensed
truckmen kicked vigorously, and as all
things go to the bicyciists these days. the
rule WAS altogether suspended, pending
further consideration This happened three
weeks ago and the rule remains in sus-
tension. The Rider and Driver has persist
emily and constantly advocated the light
rule. 1t is as much necessity as lights
in the streets, and the rule should be
vigorously enforced against all vehicles, II
may bear hardly upon the truckmen but II
the bicyclists cannot be appeased In any
other way, let the truckmen be included
under the rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
The Point in View.

1T is an imposition on the publicT ex-
claimed Senator Sorghum, as he crumpled
the paper in his hand.
ITO what do you refer?" inquired his
secretary.
This habit actresses and opera singers
have OF announcing bogus farewell appear
aEces. By the way, while 1 think of it,
you had better write another letter saying
that seriously contemplate retiring from
politics."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

There is a persistent tendency to endow
ex-President Cleveland With q boom fol
public Office. If his prior achievements had
not made the place too small for him, he
would be an ideal candidate for fish COM
missioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
Boston Nowadays.
rom the New York Mall and Express.

Boston holds the pennant and the COM
mon glows with pride. The ancient cod
fish wiggles with Joy IN the state house
and Faneuil Hall revfves its echoes of his
toric oratory. Even the bad Latin on the
Shaw monument ceases mute apology for
itself, and the Back Bay rouses from its
aristoeratic languor. The great John L.
forgets his grievance against the naughty
Quincy. and even G. Fred. Williams is hap
Ply In his martyrdom. The festive break
fast bean acquires new lusciousness and
the frescoes of the Public Library are RIO
tous. The Hub of the universe is fncarna-
dried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
An October Rcverie.

1 do my best ter jine the song
Thet autumn poets chant;
I try ter draw a face that's long,
When nigh each sylvan ha'nt.
An think how summer days is fed,
Weth no more song birds calm,
And sigh because the twig is dead
An yaller leaves is fallin'.
There amt no butterflies nor bees;
There amt no sprays of bloom
Upon the place. On thoughts like these
1 ponder weth great gloom.
And yet I laugh midst my complaint,
While studyin' that there sonnet
About the farm. Ye see there amt,
Likewise, no mortgage on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
Cnltivnting Their Talents.

We're going to make a better showing
next season, or persist" exclaimed one Bal
timore base ball player.
That's right" replied the other. well
go into training and practice all winter"
You mean Wen join gymnasium
No What man wants to do is to pick
out his speciality and stick to it. Wen join
some good debating society,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
A Valuable Discovery.

He had been gazing at the ruins of the
power house for some time. Turning to the
policeman, he inquired:
Can you tell me who furnished the slow
burning material for that building?"
What do you want to know for?''
Il want to buy some. I've been looking
all my life for something that could de-
pend on in cold weather to start fire In a
hurry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

Mr.. Bryan advised the New York DEM
ocr'ats to fight for principles regardless OF
spells. But as ''spoils'' have long consti-
trted the first principle of Tammany pol
itics. the admonition is not to be inter-
preted with absolute ease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
SHOOTING STARS.
A Cruel Comment,

yes said Miss ellington, 1.-THE count
is such SLY man! But he has proposed
TO me at last. 1t was very amusing, for
be was dreadfully embarrassed"
$50 understand" replied Miss Cayenne;
financially embarrassed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04
Interference.

"Of course the Office seeks the man,
And am he" they heard him say.
The trouble is that each who can
Persist in getting in the way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

Boston will scarcely neglect the oppor-
tunity to produce a few learned base ball
essays comparing the benefits to be de-
rived from beans and bivalves as articles
of diet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

Inc recall of General Weyler will give
spain an opportunity to ask a postpone
ment Of Intervention until new man shows
what he cannot do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

Mr.. George Fred. Williams realizes the
advantage of mans keeping his name
before the public even if he cannot manage
to personally accompany it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-04

1t may be that some of the carrier pig
cons bearing messages from Andree were
discovered by the same men who formerly
made a speciality of seeing airships out
west.