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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-09

The re-appointment, by Gov. Powers,
of E. c. Milliken of Portland as pension
agent, gives entire satisfaction to all
who have dealings with this depart
ment, and he was the recipient of many
home in the afternoon to spend Sun
day. This is Mr.. Milli.Aen's third tern
and he is an eminently popular an6
faithful official. Mr. Milliken was one
of the youngest soldiers who served
through the late war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-09

The two House pages are the same
two bright young gentlemen who serv-
ed so well in the same capacity two
years ago, Edward D. Delano of Abbot
and Henry J. Mitchell of Springvale
In the Senate, the pages are Maurice
w. Russell of Augusta, son of A. d
Russell of the secretary of State office
the page of two years ago, and Walter
D. Clarke of Damariscotta. who is newly
appointed. Mr.. Clarke is BOwdoir
sophomore and is one of the best ath-
letes of his college, playing full back
on the foot ball team and holding the
Maine college record in the strength
test.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-09

Chas. r. Libby. Frank M. Higgins
and Hannibal E. Hamlin. who were APP
nointed, two years ago. by Governor
cleayes. commissioners for the promo
tion of uniformity of legislation IN the
limited states, have submitted their re-
mort to the Governor and Council VINO
:, turn have transmitted 1t to the Leg
stature. They have attended two con-
ferences of commissioners from other
states one at Detroit. August, 1885, the
other at Saratoga, August, 1885, Al
the first seven states were represented
.rd at the second 20 states. At these
conferences measures have been dis-
onssed and movements carried forward
~ bring about uniform legislation on
the mart of the several states on mat
tore of trade and commerce, and IN
general on all matters where no pecu-
TOR geographical or social conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-09

Among the newspaper men VINO are
doing special State House work for
thair various papers this session are
II. ]. Church of the Portland Argus
w A. Newcomb of the Lewiston Jour
nal and Bangor Commercial, Henry "A.
Wing of the Boston Herald virgin
Eaton of the Bangor News, j. c. MUIR
nhv of the Bangor Wing and Courier
Fred Mason of the Portland EHpress'
Mr.. Penney of the Portland Press. Mr..
Callahan of the Lewiston Sun and the
Associated Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-09

Gov. Powers has received letter
from r. n. Warner of Washington,
chairman of the committee on civil Or
panizations in the coming Inauguration
~ President ELECT Mckinley. requesting
information regarding any Maine or
eanizations that are to participate on
that occasion. If any Maine organiza-
tions are planning on being in WASH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-09

During the session two extra clerks
are necessary in the secretary oi
States office to attend to the proof
reading and other extra work tna'
arises A. I. Brown OF Beltast' VIII W
one of these, and it is probable that the
other will be Jere H. Libby OF For'
Fairfield. who has been here in previ-
GUS sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-09

During Governor CleaVes secohd
term there were four full pardonS
granted. Oscar F. Skellings, SEN
fenced May S, 1892, to State prison for
six wears for forgery, was pardoneo
April 9, 1896; John II. walker sell
tenced Sept. "a, 1895, to State prison Tor
~ months for breaking and entering
ms hardened Nov. 10, 1896; Thomas
Mansfield, sentenced Sept. 1894. to jail
for one year for assault, was pardoheo
limo ~ 1896: James Stuart. sentenced
April, 1896, to Jail for nine months LOT
larceny. was pardoned Nov. IL, $780,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
KYLE EXPLAINS.
He Objects to Being Classed With
Republicans.

Washington, May 1.-THE Cuban
question occupied the entire attention
of the senate yesterday the debate taxi
ing wide range and at times becOm-
ing spirited, when comparisons were
made between the attitude of the form
er administration and the present one
on the subject of Cuba. Senators Nor
ril. of Vermont, and Caffery of Louis
lana, spoke in opposition to the resOlu-
ton and Senators Lodge of MaSSachuS-
ettS, and Foraker of Ohio favored de-
ferring the question until further in
fOrmat ton could be secured from the
state department. Senator Mills and
Allen, favored the immediate passage
of the resolution. The debate went over
until today.
Mr.. Kyle, Pop., S. ID, arose to a
question of privilege on the close of Mr..
MOrrillS speech. He said criticisms
had appeared in the west relative to his
position on senate committees, and init
mating that it was due to some under
standing with Republican senators. He
came here, he said without knowing
that reorganization was cOntempla-
ted. He had had no conference with
Democratic or Republican senators as
to where he would be assigned on COM
mittees and he objected to the malic-
iOuS kilograms sent out from Washing
ton that he had begged assignments
anywhere. Mr.. Kylesaid that as he under
stood the policy of the Populists they
believed in giving responsibilities of the
senate to Republicans who controlled
the other branches of the government.
He believed that was the right spirit
In the Cuban debate Mr.. Mills CDem.,
TeX.), said it was rather late to inquire
whether war exists in Cuba. We know
just well that it does as that war
exists in Greece. or that overflow
has occurred in the Mississippi
Mr.. Lodge stated that there was late
Information in the possession of the
state department which was most i'm
pOrtant and should be given to congress
and the country before the passage of
the resolutions
Mr.. Stewart, pop, Nev.). argued that
it would be as wise to collect evidence
that the sun shines as to seek further
to show that war was going on in
Cuba.
Mr. Caffery, of Louisiana, while Up-
posing the resolution, criticised Mr..
Lodge in some of his statements
At 4:30 p. m. the senate went into ex-
ecutive session and soon adjourned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
MISS WILLARD'S ADDRESS.
Is Grieved Over the Defeat of the Ar
bitration Treaty.

New York, May 12-Miss Frances E.
Willard was enthusiastically welcomed
last night by the Women's Christian
Temperance union of New York state
which was holding its mid-year confer
ence this last week al the Broadway Ia
bernacle. Miss Willard was down on the
programme to speak the subject "A
White Life for Two" but she was so
of the Arbitration Treaty that she spoke
of it more than anything else.
80 many sorrowful happenings have
filled the world, the last few days" she
said, in a grieved voice, cit seems to me
a composite picture of humanity would
wear an expression of distress if a uni
versa1 photograph could be taken. I cam
not keep from thinking of the sena tors
who were opposed to the Arbitration
Treaty. And one man there could out
talk all the men and women in the worlds
There is no need for me to mention his
name. But I love to look to the future:
my heart would grow sick if I did not
have that brightness to steal through
present gloom. These few senators are
not representing the many millions of our
brave and loyal American womanhood
and manhood, and some beautiful day
all mistakes will be corrected
One of the greatest possible pleasures
to the New York state convention on
Thursday night was to see Miss Willard
looking so Wen She has almost regained
her old-time health and strength and is
once more actively and unremittingly at
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12

of water at Pearl harbor, but not foot
of land. All the land at Pearl harbor
has been bought by speculat tors who
hold it in expectation that the United
when the United States was so bad
~ off for naval stations at home, it was
folly to build them abroad" he said
In case OF war all the power OF the ma
Wy would be required to hold Pearl har-
Dor, and in case of annexation the har-
Dor would be unnecessary"
Mr.. Simpson (Pop. Kan.) advocated
the project. This harbOr,'' he said,
was more needed than one at home,
since the United States had adopted
the policy of maintaining a great ma
W.
Mr.. Henry (Rep. Comm and Mr.. Wal
ker (Rep. Mass.) spoke in favor of the
amendment.
Mr.. Savers warned congress that the
next step in line with the proposed poll
cy would be annexa ton. He warned
them not to be frightened by the report
that England would take possession of
the islands.
Next to a conflict with my own
brethren" he said, I would deplore a
war with England. I don't believe
England wants war with US any more
than we want war with her."
The vote was taken on Mr.. Hills mo-
ton to concur in the senate amendment
which failed.
present and the vote was nearly party
one.
Simpson and Ridgeley of Kansas
voted to concur.
Broderick of Kansas voted not to
concur.
The Pearl harbor amendment was
sent to conference.
The amendment for four additional
commissioners for Alaska and a num-
Der of deputy marshals was accepted
Messrs. Cannon, Savers and w. A.
Stone of Pennsylvania were appointed
conferees, and then at $50 the house
adjourned until Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
w. W. AsTOR's HIGH TEA.
Duchess of Cleveland Mentions Her
Ancient Staircase

London. May 12.-Wilham Waldorf
Astor gave a high tea on Tuesday in
his office building, on the Thames EN-
bankment. London. Among those pres
ent were His Excellency Colonel John
Hay.annba ASA dor from the United States
and Mrs. Hay. the Duchess of Cleve-
land who is related neither to the re-
tired president nor to Senator Mark
Hanna's town; the Duchess of St. Al
bans, the Duchess of buckingham Lady
WOlseley whose husband will play a
leading part in the concert of Europe
after it gets out of tune; Lady Vernon
Harcourt, wife of the greatest peace
maker of the older hemisphere; Wis
count Peel, the ineal representa- tive of
the Peel who originated the useful and
interesting class of public servants
known as hobbies" .'peelers'' and
'cops:" Mr. and Mrs Bradley Martin
who gave a world famous ball; Colonel
Ralph Vivian. Mrs. Vivian and Lord
Iveagh, an Irishman who does not be-
1ieve in dynamite.
Mr.AstOr, with pardonable pride, prais-
ed the staircase of his new building. 1t
is made of marble and malachite, and is
a marvel of art and expense. Yes,
yes exclaimed the Duchess of CleVe-
land its far finer than our old stair
case at Battle Abbey SUSSEX, which is
all very well in its way. but which has
been spoiled for hundreds and hundreds
of years by the spur marks of those
careless old Knights When last heard
OF Mr.. Aston was still thinking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
CATALEPTIC STATUE.
Workman in Quarry Stands Like a
Statue for an Hour.

Winchester, O., May IA remarka-
BILE exhibition of the operations of cata-
lepsis, a form of hysteria, developed
in William Rothrock, 81 years old, near
here yesterday afternoon. RothrOck
and a number of Workmen were en-
gagged in quarrying stone. Rothrock
was near the top of the quarry with a
crowbar, and was in the act of raising
a stone. when he suddenly became
transffxed.
His silence and failure to change pO-
sition attracted the attention of the
WOrkmen. He was in his shirt sleeves
and wore a wide trimmed cap. He stood
with his left foot advanced and leg
bent at the knee and held the crOWbar
at an elevation of about 20 degrees.
He was of compact and graceful build,
and his position, with the bar as rep
resentative of a musket, was sugges-
tive of the soldier in readiness to meet
the charge Of cavalrymen.
His eyes were closed, and while his
heart and lungs were performing their
functions, the muscles We're as rigid as
iron. There was absolute suspension
of the power of VOlitiOn. A physician
who was summoned advised that the
silent but living statue be undisturbed,
for nothing of advantage to the cata-
leptic could be done
He was guarded in this position for
about an hour when he was removed
to a house near by, where he remained
for two hours, when he regained con-
seriousness. He remembered nothing
that had transpired and complained of
being very hungry and thirsty. After
eating he felt as well as if nothing had
happened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
ATLANTA SILVER PAPER.
Capt. E. P. Howell Said to Be En-
gagged in Raising 100000
to Establish It

Atlanta Ga, May 12-It is rumored
that Captain Evan P. Howell who was
for many years the leading spirit of
THE Atlanta Constitution, and who
was recently crowded out of that paper,
is about to establish free silver organ
here on large scale.
It will be remembered that Captain
Howell recently sold his stock in The
Constitution" the nominal purchaser
being Hugh Inman, a prominent local
capitalist 1t was understood at the
time that Captain Howell left the paper
in fit of indignation over the victory
won by his longtime rival and enemy,
ex-Secretary Hoke Smith, in forcing the
suspension of The Evening COnstitu-
tom as the price of the morning pa
per receiving a new franchise. 1t has
since been learned that the actual pur-
wealthy Providence capitalist who is on
terms of close intimacy with HOke
Smith, and that Mr.. Smith was really in
the deal. The Constitution" having
thus passed into the hands of sound
money owners, the inference has gener-
ally been drawn that it will eventually
abandon the free silver cause, OF which
it has been the acknowledged leader in
the south. Since this deal The Con-
stitution" and The Journal HOke
Smiths paper, have manifested none of
their Old-time bitter rivalry.
Captain Howell is now in the west,
and it is said that he has been in close
conference with Colonel Charles H.
Jones, of THE StLouis Dispatch"
His mission is said to be the raising of
$1,000 600 capital with which to eStab-
liSh an organ of the silver cause in At
lanta- The western leaders of the sill
yer movement are said to have sub
scribed in the neighborhOOd of $500, 900
already, and the paper is considered al
most a certainty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
r. r. COMMISSIONERS MEET
Ninth Annual Convention Assemblies
in st. Louis.

St Louis, May 11-Hon. Isaac B
Brown called the ninth annual conven-
ton of railroad commissioners to or
der at the Planters hotel. Railroad
commissioners were present from near
~ every state, but the members of the
interstate commerce commission were
unable to come because they are hold
ing an important session in Philadel-
phia.
The commission, however, is repre-
matters to be taken up during the two
days session are includl1 reports and
discussions on uniform classification,
railway statistics, railway legislation.
and safety appliances.
Papers win be read on the powers,
duties and actual work of state railroad
commissioners, and also on the delays
attendant upon enforcing orders of
railroad commissioners by procedure
in the courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
MEDDLED WITH THE LAWS
Charges Made in Relation to Recent
Legislative Blundering.

The journal of the house of represent
tatives which is just out is the cause
of another row among the Populists.
The official record is signed by "A. D.
Gilpin. chief clerk" and #. w. Ret
ting, acting journal clerk"
Chas. T. Roudiez was journal clerk of
the house but he says: Il refused to
sign that record because GiIpin chang
ed SO many laws and fixed things up to
suit himself 10 such an extent that I do
not care to affix my name to a record
containing 50 many Irregularities and
inexcusab Bile errors"
Gilpin thereupon secured Retting's
signature and issued the document. Gil
pin says:
'Roudiez was incompetent and he
misrepresents me in every particular
when he says I made changes in any of
the laws or papers which passed
through my hands, other than the chang
es authorized by the house"
The two men bitterly denounce each
other and may be induced to fight it
out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
DEPEW'S ODD MAIL.
Strange Requests That Daily Reach
the New Yorker.

New York, May 12.-Chauncey M.De-
pews mail contained several queer
specimens yesterday There was the
usual number of applications for places
in the consular, diplomatic and railroad
service, requests for autographs and for
cash. One man wrote: ''Wiu you kind
ly inform me if there is point where
New York, New Jersey, and PennSyI-
Vania meet, and, if 50, where 1t IS Ioca-
ted; and is it possible to stand in the
three states at one timer" If the letter
was the scheme of an autograph hunt
err it failed.
A woman from away out west wrote;
Wont you please give or lend me S25
to buy a sewing machine?" The writer
a girl II years old, had seen Mr.. DepeW
at the Ga1eSburg celebration. i saw
you that day she says, and you d1dn t
look mean, like some men; and will you
please etc
An interesting document was a letter
written on February s, 1876 1t had
been found and sent to Mr.. Depew as
curiosity. The writer was a man of
more than average intelligence, and the
whole letter-fOur closely written pages
was devoted to an argument against the
feasibility of a railroad along the Hud-
son river. They talk of making 80
miles an hour. TWenty-fOur miles is as
much as has been done for days
through. Supposing. they make 80 miles.
and that it takes 30 minutes only to get
through the city from Chambers street
and seven or eight stOppages at five
minutes, it would take six hours to AL
bany." The writer looks upon the
scheme as simply ridiculous and says
that no one will ever prefer fast trains
like that, and miss the river scenery, to
the fine boats" Mr.. DepeW laughed
when ne read the letter, and wondered
what the writer would say if he could
make a trip on one of the present fast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
Helpless
RhGumatiCS!

Rheumatism is no respecter of per-
'sons-the healthy and vigorous are
as liable to its attacks as the weak.
The symptoms of the disease are
almost unnoticed at first, so insidi-
ous1y do they steal over the body;
gradually the little pains and stiffness
increase, until they develop greater
inconvenience day by day.
The knees, ankles, and other Joints
of the body ache constantly, swell
ing to several times their natural
size; the patient finds himself unable
to get around; is soon incapacitated
for business, and later is confined to
his bed, utterly helpless.
It is a great mistake to expect relief
from such condition by the app1ica-
ton of 1iniments and other external
remedies. The medical profession adj
NIT that the disease is in the blood,
and it is but reasonable that only
blood remedy, one purely vegetable,
and free from potash, can afford re-
lief. S. S. s. (Swift's SPecihc) is an
unfai1ing remedy for Rheumatism,
and has cured the severest cases,
where other remedies failed to reach
tie disease
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
PAPER INCHES WIDE.
Rumford Co. is Putting in the Largest
Paper Machine in the World.

Rumford Falls, Me, May 11.-Work-
men this week are putting into place
in the mills of the Rumford Falls Paper
company the largest paper machine in
the world. 1t will produce paper $50
inches wide, Is inches wider than the
best previous American mark and two
inches over the worlds record.
The machine will turn out IS tons of
finished newspaper per day. It will de-
liver web of paper $50 inches wide al
the rate of 500 feet per minute or in
complete days work of "a hours, it will
turn out 5000 900 square feet. Superin-
tendent Becker says the new machine
will give employment to 40 or so men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12

I took al kinds Of treatment, and
visited many famous springs, but
could get only temporary relief; the
disease always returned, and at times
was so painful that it was impossible
for me to use my arms and legs. tried
almost everything that was sug-
gested, and after eighteen years of
suffering, S. s. S. was recommended,
and was happy to, at last, find a
cure for this painful trouble. S. S. s.
seemed to get at the disease promptly
and afforded immediate relief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
SnaciaI Rates.

The following special meetings will
be held for which reduced rates have
been authorized:
Knights TempIar, Junction City. May
IL and -
United Commercial Travellers Asso-
citation, Leavenworth May "A and Is.
knights of Pythias. Wichita, week
commencing May II.
Kansas Musical Jubilee, Hutchinson.
May IS to 81.
For the above occasion the Union Pa
cific will sell tickets from points in
Kansas at rate of one fare for the
Round Trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12

Mr.. Frank T. Rey-
nO1ds, of Dalton,
Ga, was a sufferer
from Rheumatism
since his boyhood.
He writes : Ever
since I was twelve
years of age I have
suffered intensely
with M u S c Il 1 a T
r h e Il IN a t i 5 m ,
which, at one time,
kept me in bed for
eighteen months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
Arnaricans Id oueen,g Drawingroom

london, May 1.-THE queens draw
ing room at Buckingham Palace today
was most imposing function Half a
dozen duchesses were present in addi-
ton to hosts of other distinguished peo-
pie. There was a large attendance of
ministers and members of the diplomat
ic corps Lady Naylor-Leyland, ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. Cham
berlain of Cleveland, O., and Lady VIM.
Beresford Formerly Mrs. Louis Ham
mersly of New York and later Lillian,
duchess of Marlborough were among
the Americans enjoying the entree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
WON'T HAvEA MAN AROUND
Chicago Woman Proposes to Found
an Adamless Eden at Cedar Lake.

Crown Point. Ind, May 12.-Adelafde
Miller a wealthy Chicago widow, has
purchased a beautiful house on a high
bluff overlooking Cedar lake. a summer
resort near this place.
Mrs. Miller will found a home for
Chicago women there and no being of
the male persuasion will be allowed on
the place, not even a servant or a Wis
itOr. If caught on the grounds they
will be considered trespassing and
summarily evicted. It will be an Adam
less Eden.
Winfield Chautauqua Assembly Is to
25, one fare via Santa Fee
For i'll effects from r-eating-BEECH-
AM S PILLS.
We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12

Ringing Brothers geological collec--
ton is the finest display Of rare ana
COSTLY wild animals in the United
States. The massively carved golden
lagos in which the animals are exhibit
ed are the most elaborate and eXpen-
sfve ever constructed. They will be fea-
t1,red in tnnorroW's parade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
The westheld eInd) News prints the

following in regard to an old resident
of that place: Frank McAvoy, for
many years in the employ Of the l.,
N A & G. Ry. here, says: I have used
Chamberlain s Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for ten years or longer
am never without it in my family. |
consider it the best remedy of the KIND
manufactured. 1 take pleasure III rec
oromending it," 1t is a specific for
all bowel disorders. For sale by drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-12
DUKES SECRET MARRIAGE
Due O'AumaIe was Secretly Welded
But His Wife's Name SUPPRESSED.

London, May 12-Accordfng to dis
patch from Paris to the Daily Chron-
icle the question whether the late
Due D'Aumale was ever secretly mar
ried is rendered more delicate and COM
pIex by the fact that there is a lady
residing on the Chantilly domain who
has always been admitted into the in
ner family circles. She often shared
in the literary works of the late Duke,
who married her privately at her home.