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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
FASTING AND PRAYER.

This ancient custom comes to us con-
secrated by the observance of our fathers
for many generations. In Difference TO II
as a hallowed memory of the past,
earnestly recommend that all good citi-
zens should that day abstain from tneir
usual vocations. and having assembled In
their churches and around their tiresides
reverently approach the presence OF Him
who guides, governs and controls the
destinies of all nations, asking that peace,
plenty, prosperity and happiness may
contnue,throughout our borders.
Given at the Executive Chamber, In
Augusta, this twenty-fourth day OF
March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety.
seven, and of the Independence OF
the United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-first.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Sorrow and Regret Not Confined.
portland AdYertiser.l

Congressman Milliken's death will cause
a feeling of sorrow and regret not con-
fined to his district and State but ex-
tending throughout the country. wher-
ever Mr.. Miliken was known and the
value of his public services appreciated
The policy of Maine has been to
keep efficient men in office. and the pol
icy has resulted in giving the State a
commanding influence in national af-
fairs. OF this delegation Mr.. Miliken
was an Industrious and useful member
always watchful for the interests of his
district and State But sixtv
years of age. he apparently had many
years of usefulness and activity yet be-
fore him. The country could have better
spared another man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Will Be Missed.
Boston lIIerald.)

Mr. Milliken has been in Congress for
more than fourteen years, and his col
leagues mad been with him for nearly. il
not quite all that time. They had all,
through their continuity of service OBJ
tanned important positions in the House,
and two of these positions which were
prominent beyond all others. 1t was a
great delegation for a small state exist
ing at an extreme corner of the Union
MIR. tMlliken was not one of the more
distinguished men in it, but he was an
active and interested member of the
House, frequently on his feet. If making
no great speeches. He will be missed
among his late associates. 1t is doubt
full If Maine succeeds again for many
years in choosing a representation In
Congress that so long remains intact
Her policy seems to be fixed, however.
TO keep her members there for a longer
perioo than any State among the sister
hood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Maine Gossip.
Men Do But Play.

Men do but play at living,
Forgetting and forgiving,
BY warning passions ridden;
Assailing and regretting.
Desiring much and fretting
Like babes for toys forbidden.
Philosophy sonorous
Parades its show before us,
To Logic's feast inviting;
Whereat. old pleasures bunting.
We straightway fall a-hunting
New joys in ancient writing.
Ambitions banners flying
Beguile the soul to signing
For posts of greater honor:
Ease pays for Pritte's election,
The fact for the reflection
OF vanity upon her.
Where lies the duty serious?
WHAT folly makes you query us?
We have no way of learning,
Truth is, beyond all blinking.
We merely play at thinking,
These idle verses turning.
Frank Putnam in Times-Iierald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Able and Influential.
(Whig and Courier.)

Mr.. Miliiken has represented the
third district since the Forty-eighth
Congress continuously, An easy and
fluent speaker his voice was not only
heard with good effect in the halls OF
Congress, but for number of years he
has been known in many states of the
Union as an able campaign speaker,
one whose services We're always in de
manh. In his Legislative work he took
a deep interest in everything pertain
ing to the general welfare of the coun~
try. and the affairs of his constituents
were zealously guarded. AS chairman
of the committee on public grounds and
buildings he had charge of much i'm
lortant legislation, the success of
which was due in a large measure to
his effective generalship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

(Bangor News.)

The death of Hon. Seth l.. Milliken
removes from the public life of Maine
and of the nation, man who had won
honor and distinction by his own
efforts and who was a friend to all
who knew him. OF a genial, happy dis
position, he invariably won, first the
friendship and then the love of those
with whom he came most in contact.
He was exceedingly popular among mis-
colleagues. and though he will be very
much missed in the public stations
which he filled so WELL the greatest
vacancy is in the hearts of his family
and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

A general idea is that the extent to
uses in a community is to some extent
an Indication Of the progressive spirit
of tina. community. This. however,
does not hold true in the application Of
electricity to killing criminals. Ohio
first victim Of electrccution is net 4
merit ard progressive spirit OF the
state OF Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Mourned BY All.
(Lewiston Jounal)

Mr.. Millil<en's attention 10 the re
quests of his constituents was assidu
Gus, and, hence, his sudden deatl
evokes an unusual sense of persona
loss as we'll as profound regret ovel
the sudden termination Of the career OF
an eloquent and able public servant
Mr.. Milliken was man who had hosts
of warm friends at Washington. He
was especially charming in personal re-
lations, possessing an unusual fund OF
capacity for society.-a warm heart a
well as powerful brain. As chairman
of one of the most responsible and per
picking committees of the House, Mr.
Milliken has shown great tact and skill
In his own district where. of course. ht
is best known as comrade and friend,
Mr.. Millken's death will be felt with
sorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Fast Day.

The forefathers who established Fast
day were not inclined to forms. Fast
day to them sgnified all that proclama-
ton has since attributed to it and
however much we may think we have
improved upon the ideas of the men
who established the custom. however
much more of charity and breadth of
view we may credit ourselves with,
their earnestness, rugged integrity and
the spirit in which they set apart and
observed this occasion are not only
worthy of cur respect but afford Us
something to reflect upon and emulate
with profit. We may at least pay
difference to it as hallowed memory
of the past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

While theorizing about the atrocious
murders on account of which New
Hampshire has get disagreeable no
toiiety within recent years, il is proper
to consider the fact that the perpetra-
instances natives Of the state. A per-
son who became degenerated in Massa
chusetts committed the Somersworth
frao.adN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Congressman Milliken.
(Waterville Mail.)

Death has invaded the ranks of
Names famous delegation in Congress
and the thousands of friends that Seth
l.. Milliken has made during his long
term of service are called to mourn
lis sudden taking off. Mr. Milliken
was a man who made friends easily,
The fact that he was a congressman
never seemed to impress him with the
idea that he was in any way removed
from the circle of ordinary men and his
constituents were always treated with
equal courtesy, whether they were
wealthy and possessed of influence or
were poor and without political power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Will Fill Office With Ability.
(Waterville Mail.)

The new commander can be depended
upon to fill his office with ability. H.
has a wide acquaintance among the
comrades of the order and Will carry
into his work the same energy that h
always displays in every field. He Is q
ready and eloquent speaker and can
probably be relied upon to do the
speech NAL king that will fan to his To-
as head of the department with more
than the usual finish and effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

(Boston Transcript

The death of Congressman Milliken Is
a loss to Maine, to New England and to
Congress. The Maine delegation in the
House has long deserved and enjoyed
reputation for marked ability, headed
as it has been by Mr.. Reed. OF that
delegation Mr.. Millken was a worthy
member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Genuine Regret.
eastern Argus.)

The death of Congressman Millike'
following upon an Illness of short dura
ton. will be something Of shock t.
Maine people who will hear the sat
news with feelings Of genuine regret
He looked after the In
terests of his district and Of the Stat,
in Congress with painstaking fidelity
and rendered good service in the HOUSE
as chairman of the committee on pub
lie buildings, a position of importance
and RESPONSIBILITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
TIE Best way To Cure

Disease Is to establish health. Pure,
rich blood means good health. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the One True Blood
Purifier. 1t tones up the whole sys-
TEN. gives appetite and strength and
causes weakness, nervousness and
pain to disappear. No other medicine
has such a record of wonderful cures
as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
HOODS PILLS are the best after
dinner pill; assist digestion, prevent
constipation. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The man who has been carrying the
mail between Paris Hill and South
Paris. three round trips Us miles) daily
was not surprised 10 learn that the
name of the Missourian who bid it off
for IS cents a day is Pigg,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
A PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor.

The statutes of our State wisely declare
that the Governor shall annually set apart
n day in the spring as Arbor Day, for the
planting of trees, shrubs and vines.
Shade trees and shrubs add much to thu
beauty of our cities and villages and t.
the comfort and elegance of our homes
To the end that their planting should he
encouraged by concentrated action. this
day has been established. l therefore
appoint Monday, the tenth day of May
next to be observed as Arbor Dag, and
recommend that all the people OF our
State show commendablc zeal IN pro-
noting the objects for which this day i
designed, by devoting the Time to plant
ing ornamental trees and shrubs along
their streets. in public parks and other
places and around their homes.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber, II
Augusta, this thirty-first day Of
March, in the year of our Lord onc
Thousand eight hundred and ninety
seven, and of the Independence Of the
United States of America the ore
hundred and twenty-frst.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor.
RVRON pOvD of e,toia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
A Man Of His People.
Bangor Commercial.

Mr.. Milliken was essentially man OF
the people. He numbered his personal
friends by the thousand ell through his
district and all over Maine. and he
was ever ready to serve their Interests
in any matter needing his attention at
the national capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

Out in Holden they have a way of COM
bining thrift and sorrow. There was a
funeral there the other day. and on the
way home the driver of the hearse saw n
cha.ce to buy a good COW cheap. He
bought the bossy and hitching her to the
stern of the hearse. towed her home in
triumph and satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

1t was in 1918 that the last collector
for the port Of Passamaquoddy was ap-
| ointed from LIbec. Accordingly Luz
bee thinks it about it's turn or else
political favors like lightning never
strike twice in the same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
He Looked Alter His Constitute nts.

He looked closely after the interests of
his district, and was popular with his
fellow members. He will be sincerely
mourned, not only by the many who
knew him personally, but by the many
more who knew him only by reputation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The announcement of the death of Hon.
Seth IL. Milliken of Belfast, was a heavy
and an unexpected blow to the people OF
Maine. In Mr.. Millken. the State loses
one of that famous seXtette which has in
the later Congresses so glorously eX-
empltied Names motto, ''Dirigo"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Had Honored His State.
Lewiston SUM-

The death of Congressman Milliken
comes with a suddenness that viii
cause a shock throughout his beloved
State which he has honored for many
years at the national capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

Within a year one man has been
sent to Androsccggin county Jail five
times for vagrancy. He ought 10 be
made to work out a road tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Had Been a Power.
portland Express.)

Mr.. Milliken has given to mis- couri-ry
long service; he has been valuable
man in the councils of the nation
G. pousing the cause of right as lt
understood it, he has been a powerful
defender of his political faith. During
his lorrg term of service as congress
n.1n one of his promiranG character
istics has been the care with which ne
has attended to his district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Leaves 4 Gap
(Biddeford Jcua7nal.)

Congressman MillikeI represented his
district long and ably, and his sudden
dea-h will leave a gap in the Maine
delegation which only time can fill.
There ale many ard able men in the
third district, but the advantage of the
experience of IA years service is MT
easily hettered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

Recognizing and conforming TO 'ohs
established custom. with the ADVICE anu
consent of the Executive COUNCIL 10
hereby designate and appoint IhohS-
DAY, the twenty-second day OF April
next. to be observed by all the people OF
our State as day of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The worthy street commissioner may
rever look for complete reward on this
sphere, but if he did his duty on the
roads last year his work shows for it
self this spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

Jerry Simpsons attacks make abou,
as muchimpression ON Speaker Reed as d
Kansas gopher could upon the founda-
tons of the Egyptian sphinx.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
Sincerely M0urned.
overwhelmingly

Mr.. Milliken looked closely after the
interests of his district, and was popu-
lar with his fellow members. lie VIII
be sincerely mourned, net only by the
many who knew him personally, but
by the many more who knew him only
by reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

Duplicates of the "Fitz blow are
more dangerous than the original A
Philadelphia man is dying from the
effects of one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

ladies. On Spring street dead limb
broke from a tree and fell 10 the side
walk jas {. y after a lady and small
child had passed. f5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The Maine veteran rather accept the
chances Of taking a fatal cold in the
February atmosphere of hotel bed
room at encampment than to run the
risk of getting 'mired" in the road on
his way home in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

State loses one of its brightest politi-
clans and most able orators and the
national Republican party one of It's
greatest generals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The weather reports indicate that the
Easter bonnet may again be safely
worn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The editor Of the oxford Democrat
admits that the assessors caught him
trying to cover up his real estate with
a bushel basket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

Today being Fast day there will be no
issue of the Journal on Friday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The old bachelors of Machiasport
have organized. We hadn't supposed
the new woman down that way had got
to be so aggressive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22
9aily gtnufbst 5nnrnal.
TERMS: $500 PER YEAR.

No notice whatever viii be taken Of un-
signed Communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

1t is NOW seasonab.e to wonder how
some people manage to buy bicycles;
that is, if YOU aren't too busy wonder.
ing how You are going to get the old
one cleaned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

1t is said that the Hon. Frank Jones
in the POI tland Methodist Conference
telegraphed a Portland friend: See
Luke XIII, "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

This is the way the religious societies
in Lewiston and Auburn propose to OBJ
serve Fast day: The churches turn
over the matter to the young peoples
societies, under the auspices of the
Comfy Christian Endeavor Union.
They Will hold two meetings. The
afternoon session will be addressed en-
tirely by young ladies and gentlemen,
principally from the two cities. al
though some outside talent has been
secured. The evening service will he
addressed by a clergyman. A male
quartet and other special musical
talent has been secured.
Il can't understand" said one of our
young buds this week. why it is that
the Bowdon boys do not come to Bath
as much as they did. Why. a few
years ago some of the students were
down about every night and We're aw-
fully good about calling. Bath indie
pendent.-We would suggest that she
interview some of the Topsham girls
by whose doors the electric railway
now runs.
n Bath photographer combines
unique advertisement of his business
and of the man who would beat" him.
In neat frame there are on exhibition
a dozen cabinet photographs of a man
in town While underneath is a placard
with these words; This is why we
require deposit of 81 at the time of
sitting"
The poverty alleged by the people III
some Of the Maine communities when
the assessor calls upon them, is not
borne out by the reports sent out from
those same towns by the local cores
Eondents of the newspapers.
The Maine veteran rather accept the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

A Bath man who has vainly protested
that his wife was working too hard has
composed the following epitaph for her.
She did what she could and a little
mere and that killed her" We pre-
sumo, however she is stiM endeavoring
to run her own household and three or
four literary socisties, sell all her
friends a ticket to lecture on the
density of the atmosphere OF the moon.
get votes enough to win the gold watch
offered by the church fair and at the
same time keep posted on theosophy
and parliamentary law. Being a weak
woman she may succeed.
You will of course observe Fast day.
but how?
The smell Of fresh paint is as yet
more noticeable than the fragrance of
the mayfiower.
During the gale of Tuesday Water
vile saw the need Of a city forester,
one of whose duties should be the re-
moval of dead limbs that threaten
pedestrians. We dent think Water
Vile can be exceptional i'm this respect
but there may have been more narrow
escapes there than in some places. On
Winter street a large limb came down
cnhWise and struck the sidewalk not
more than two feet ahead of two young
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

(Rockland starr
In the death of Mr.. Milliken, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22


BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-22

The smell Of fresh PAINT is as vel
more noticeable than the fragrance OF
the mayflower.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
THE SPORT AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Booknakers Had n Very Good
Day OF 1t.

New Orleans. La, Jan Cloudy, warm.
threatening weather and fast track
marked today's sport here; Only one post
favorite won and the bookmakers had a
good day OF It. -'a
First racc-six furlongs. Sim W, 80, C.
Reiff, TO l, Won by two lengths; Paladin,
leg, ] Hill, to =, second by two lengths;
Laureate, 119, T. Murphy. even, third
Time, liza IL. r. Q Ban and Irish Lady
also ran. -t-
second race-For three year oIds: six
furlongs Henrica, "a Rebo 15 to /, won
by two lengths; Gast6n, 101; I. Burns,
to 3, second by length; Selbach, 9S, Clay,
so to /, third. Time, |: 16. PRINCESS Bon
ME, Sugar Cane, Little Mgger, The Aris-
tocrat, Emily Henderson, Alvin w and
Third race-seiling. one mile and twenty
yards. Olivia l., 76,, Dean, to l, won, by
three lengths; Sauterne, lis. J. Gardner.
2 to |. second, by a length; Booze, l04,
]: Hin, even, third. Time, Lao. Miss
Mills, Hondu an q Miss Sturgis also ran.
yards; Van Brunt, 113, Scherrer, 10 to l,
won, by two lengths. Kruna. IS. Songer,
) to /, second, by half a length; Terra
hrcler, los, Dorsey, IL to l, third. Time
~ 3-l. Marquiese, Farmer Leigh and
Trlby also ran.
fifth race-One mile. Selling. Judge
Steadman, 1OS, c. Reiff, even, won by
two lengths; Mamie G.. l02, Dorsey, to
! second by two lengths; Judge Bullock,
lol, w. Taylor, 30 TO L, third, Tine,
Sayre, Victoress, Alto June, and IXion, also
ran.
Sixth race-Sclling Six furlongs. Mag
gle 8, 102, Morse, 1 l to 3, won by two
lengths; Anna Mays, 1O3, Dorsey, IL to
2; 2,s second by head; Dorah Wood 1oI.,
Miss Rowett, Tfmberland, Fischer, and
Test, also ran.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
ERNST WAS DEFEATED.
Everha rdt Knocked Him Out in the
Twelfth Round.

New York, Jan. 16.-The boxing con-
test between Jack Everhardt OF New
Orleans and Billy Ernst OF Brooklyn, be-
fore the Broadway Athletic Club tonight,
resulted III the defeat OF Ernst, who was
knocked out in the twelfth round. The
men were scheduled to go fifteen rounds
at 1876 pounds.
The preliminary bouts were between
Charley Miner Of New York and Jack
Bali OF Newark, n. J., ten rounds at 1875
pounds and Frank Bryant and Billy Whist
ler, both OF this city, ten rounds at 122
pounds. The former event was Won by
Miner and the latter was decided in favor
OF Whistler.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
THE LUMBER SCHEDULE.
Congressman Tawney Says the Story
About Its Completion Is Fake.

The reports which have been recently
printed in some Western papers that the
Ways and Means Committee has practically
completed the framing of the lumber
schedule, and has placed a tariff OF -
ner thousand feet on all kinds of common
lumber. is Indignantly secuted by meut-
bers OF the committee, whose attention
has been drawn TO it. The rate quoted
is inst twice the protection granted by the
Mckinley bill, and it is well understood
that the lumber kings demanded It in the
expectation that it would be cut down.
Congressman Tawney, who has charge
of the lumber schedule in the committee.
said yesterday afternoon: ''The story is
absolutely baseless. The committee has
not even considered the schedule. TO say
nothing of having decided upon its rates.
The intention of such publications is evil
IDENTIFY to discredit the bill in advance