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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
A GOOD ROADS gill.
Executive Committee Of State Board Of Trade
Declares In Its Favor.

There was a meeting of the execu
tive committee of the Maine State
Board of Trade held, Wednesday, al
the Augusta House, and a number Of
matters We're brought up for discus.
sion.
There were IA local boards of trade
represented at the meeting, and in ad.
dition there were present the president
OF the board. Hon. Henry Lord of Ban
gor: the secretary. Mr.. NJ. N. Rich OF
Portland, and the treasurer, Mr.. Wey.
mouth of Biddeford.
There were also present Hon. Albion
Little and Hon. i. 3. Winslow of
Portland. and other prominent mem
bers of the board.
The subject of good roads was
brought up. and it was the unanimous
vote of the committee that, acting in
conjunction with the State Grange, the
State board of agriculture, and the l..
A. W., the bill should be presented the
Legislature for improved highways
which, at the last session, received the
unanimous report of the judiciary
committee, and which failed passage
III the House by the very small major
ity of IS.
1t was the expression of all that the
time was now present when the matter
shall assume tangible form, and that
it was Of greatest interest to the peo-
pie of the State especially in rural To-
calities. that the bill be passed, which
has the support of the Grange, and that
a reasonable appropriation be made to
carry into effect the provisions of the
bill.
The sum of $4,000 was named, as a
nominal one in view of the Importance
of the matter.
Speaker Larrabee was present and
promised to give his support in every
way to the passage of the bill when
presented.
The question of presenting bill for
a typographical survey of the State.
was taken up, but left in the hands of
the committee.
The Augusta Board of Trade was
represented by c. S. Hichborn and A.
S. Bangs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
FOR THE LEGISLATORS RECEPTION.
Committees Appointed &c Held in Gil.
Hall. Feb. 20.

There was a meeting of members OF
the Abnaki Club and prominent citi-
zens, Wednesday evening. in the rooms
of the club, for organizing committees
for the reception to be given the Gov
ernor, Councillors, legislators, and
State officers.
1t was a representative gathering Of
Augustus citizens. and much lively in
terest was shown in the matter of or
ganizing.
Hon. H. NJ. Heath presided. Mr.. S.
S. Randall was appointed secretary,
and Mr.. f. c. Dudley treasurer.
1t was decided to have the reception
held On the evening of February 90, in
City hall.
The following We're appointed an
executive committee CT five, to take
general charge of the reception: Mayer
w. S. Choate. Major ]. r. McGinness,
Hon. Byron Boyd. Hon. w. #. Williams.
and Hen. Ira H. Randall.
The following were appointed a finar
cial committee: Ex-Governor L. {.
Burleigh, Mr.. F. G. Kinsman, Mr.. NJ. S.
Campbell. Judge A. G. Andrews, and
Mr.. w. G. Boothby.
The committee on programmes, invi-
vitations. etc. consists of Hon. Byron
Boyd, Mr.. Walter D. Stinson. and Mr..
S. S. Randall.
For decorations and the various
other hall arrangements, Mr.. F. W.
Plaisted. Mr. r. w. Soule. and Mr..
James r. Kingsley were appointed q
committee.
The following We're appointed re-
freshments committee: Mr.. NJ. S.
Campbell, Mr.. F. G. Kinsman, and Mr..
Walter H. Davis.
The appointment of reception COM
inittee was left to the executive COM
mittee.
In behalf of the Abnaki Club, Pres
ident Heath extended to the several
committees the use Of the club parlors
for holding meetings in.
The business transacted, Wednesday
evening, puts the various arrangements;
in the hands of committees which will
at once start in work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The annual meeting of the policy
holders of the Maine Mutual Fire In
surance Company was held at the
company's office, yesterday. Col. a. S.
Bangs and Hon. Moses r. Leighton
were elected directors for the term Of
three years. The affairs of the COM
pany We're found to be in excellent con-
dition. The company continues to pay
be under the same conservative man
agement. The losses during the year
just closed have been light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

F'or regular proceedings, routine mat
ter, remarks, etc, see official Steno-
graphic report in another column.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

/, the box the afternoon previous. Thi
gives the clerk ample time to arrang
them according to their nature an,
reference and greatly aids the Speake
in expediting the work of the session
1t is proposed later to adopt this pla,
here. but it was feared that too grea
a change at first from the old custom
would not prove popular. AS now uset
the box will be - much help to tn,
clerk and Speaker.
E. c. Sweet of Portland, the well
known lecturer, will deliver his illus
trated lecture Picturesque Maine,' il
the Representatives hall on the evening
of Jan. &c. before the legislators and
their ladies and friends.
The latest nomination by Governo,
Powers is Charles +. Moulton of San.
ford, as coroner.
Governor Powers says that Washing
tons birthday will not be the date of
his public reception and the first ap-
pearance of his staff, as has been an
nounced. He would have selected that
day, but it falls on Monday, when most
of the legislators will not be back
from their Sunday visit to their homes.
Moreover. he has promised to go to
Pittsfield on that day to the dedication
Of the new hall of the Maine Central
Institute. This is his old school, and
this hall was built mainly through his
aid and will be named in his honor. It
is likely that he will hold his reception
on the following day, Tuesday. Feb.
nounced.
The statement in the Lewiston pa
pers that Governor Powers and his
staff would attend the Inauguration
ball at Lewiston, March 4, was decided
ly premature. An invitation has been
received, but has not been accepted
By the way, as little side issue, Gov
ernor Powers added $4,000 acres of val
liable Aroostook timber land to his
possessions, last week.
A special train, leaving at the close
of the morning session. about II A. NJ,
will take the special joint committee
on the Eastern Maine Insane Hospital
to Bangor, today. A large number of
the other members will go, and it is
expected a large party will enjoy the
trip. The return will be made on the
regular evening Pullman.
The committee on banks and bank
ing will report in the House, today,
that the amendment to the charter Of
the Union Safe and Deposit Co. Of
Portland ought to pass.
(For regular proceedings, routine mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

A large line of Silver Novel
ties in all the latest designs.
Emblem pins, buttons and
charms of all the leading
orders, X. A. e. o. Rings,
charms and buttons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21
Died.
SAGADAHOC.

Richmond--Jan. 10, John II. Mason
aged - years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

The committee on banks and bank
ing will report in the House, today,
that the amendment to the charter CT
the Union Safe and Deposit Co. Of
Portland ought to pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

In the Massachusetts House box,
like the one now placed in front of
the clerks desk in the Maine
House has long been in use:
and it is required there that all bills,
petitions, resolves. ETC., to be presented
at morning session be deposited in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

taking examinations. They shall also
provide for the examination of all can
didates for teachers certificates in ali
branches Of learning.
Sec. 4. They shall issue three grades
Of certificates and if issued, the first
shall be valid for five years, the secon,
for three years and the third for one
year. The first and second grades au-
thorlzes the holders to teach in any
public school in the State. The third
In common schools only.
No candidate can receive more than
three third grade certificates. High
school academies and seminaries may
be given certificates on satisfactory
evidence of fitness.
Towns employing teachers who do
not hold certificates from State board
Of examiners shall forfeit rs per cent
OF their share of State school fund.
There shall be appropriated from the
State school fund $500 to pay the ex-
pense of the State board of examiners
and the expense of conducting the ex-
animation provided for in this act.
Salley Of Somerset, presented an act
relating to common schools providing
for the dividing of all common schools
into groups called school classes. SO as
to give three, five or seven classes in
town. Each town at next March
election shall determine the number of
classes into which the town shall be
divided and the selectmen shall divide
the town so the classes shall contain
as nearly as possible an equal number
of schools. The classes so established
shall remain unchanged for six years.
Each April the voters of each class
shall chose a manager for each class.
he to employ all teachers and have
control of all school property, visit
schools if necessary and receive pay of
S1.5O day. The school manager shall
constitute a school board whose chair
man shall make all school reports and
returns required by law. Such boards
shall have control and supervision of
schools in town.
There is hereby appropriated for the
support of common schools to be as
sessed by governor and council equal
to the amount paid by State in '96 for
free high schools. Governor and coun-
Gil shall appoint county Superinten-
dents to be recommended by State
supervisor who shall examine and
certify all teachers and hold training
schools for teachers not less than four
days in each town during the year and
all teachers and school managers shall
attend. Teachers attending training
schools to receive same pay as when
county superintendent to
receive $500 a day and expenses.
1t was ordered that governor and
council be authorized to make con-
tract with agents and attorneys and
pay them for service in prosecuting
claims against United States govern
ment under provision of act July q,
1861.
A bill was introduced to raise the
salary of the clerk of courts of county
Of Piscataquis to 500.
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Diamonds, Gold and Silver
Watches, and everything to
be found in a first class
Jewelry Store.
Fine Watch repairing and
Engraving a speciality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

On Saturday afternoon, January %.
from to O. clock, there will be on sale
at the Unitarian parlors, a choice as
sortment of cake, pastry, doughnuts.
rolls. candy and preserves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

Speaker Larrabee says the session is
beginning with as business-like and
lively an aspect as characterizes most
sessions, though the number of start
ling and widely important measures
does not seem to be large. He says
that the leading fights of the session
and on Senator Engel's railroad bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

In the Portland marine hospital
there are now % sick sailors, receiving
good care This is much larger mum.
Der than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-21

In the afternoon, few of the COM
arrangements and talk over some of
the matters that are to come up be-
fore them. No hearings We're held.
The railroad committee voted to- have
q public hearing in the Representa-
tires hall, next Wednesday at 2.3O p.
NJ, on Senator Engel's railroad bill.
This measure, which is said to be in the
interests of the Boston & Maine in its
desire to get complete control of the
Maine Central, is one of the most
talked of measures about the Capitol,
and an interesting and exciting con-
The committee on judiciary and legal
affairs had joint meeting and spent
an hour in talking over, informally.
the defects of the present insolvency
laws and the proposed legislation along
this line. Mr.. Walton of Skowhegan
has introduced bill to abolish all the
present insolvency laws of Maine. Re
did this more as a feeler to arouse an
agitation of the question, but he says
he is in favor of really doing this and
enacting a new set of laws on this
subject, rather than patching the pres
with the provisions of new laws who
would not understand patched ones.
Mr.. Houghton of Fort Fairfield, has
introduced an order for a bill provid-
ing that voluntary petitioner into
insolvency shall not be discharged UNI
less his estate can pay a dividend of
so per cent. This is designed to head
off the many who go into insolvency
to make money. There is also a move
ment to raise the present limit of $500
for which a man may go into in
solvency. The present law fails TO
there are many men Of many minds
as to just what the remedy shall be.
The result will be one of the main
features of the session. Messrs. FoglCr
of Rockland and Knowlton of Port
land, of the judiciary, and Walton Of
Skowhegan, and Reynolds of South
Portland, of the legal affairs, We're APP
pointed subcommittee to draw up a
rev insolvency law and amend the
disclosure law.
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OVerstOcked.

And shall sell large variety of
new, desirable goods during the next
80 days at COST, and in many cases
Below Cost, to reduce my stock and
turn it into cash.
If you have any presents to make
during the year, you will save money
by purchasing them now, or if you
want for yourself a Toilet Case Glove,
Handkerchief or Necktie Case, an Ink
stand, Photo Frame, Album, Writ
ing Tablet or Desk, Wallet or Pocket
Book, you can certainly afford to buy
it now, If ever
Books and Stationery at prices that
will save you as large percentage as
you can obtain by the coupon or any
other scheme.
w. (. PERKINS,
203 water St. Augusta, Mo.
iapQ oo1ff
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-14
l,,,,'s Postal NH.

Washington January I3.-Thc following
are the principal provisions Of the bill re-
lating to terms of postmasters. introduced
in the senate by Senator Hin.
That the term Of office OF all postmasters
hereafter appointed shall be four years /;
that In case Of vacancy 1t shall be flled
by appointment for the remaining nnexplr-
cd form. that the term OF Office of post
master shall be- deemed to commence from
the date OF his assumption of duty of his
office: the terms Of office OF all postmasters
now In office shall be four years. and suca
terms shall be deemed 10 have commenced
from the dete of the assumption OF the du-
ties Of the office by the occupant, proNid-
ed, however, that where the present oocu-
pants shall have been appointed to MI a
vacancy. they shall hold office only for the
remainder Of the uncXpiroi term oil iour
years. provided he was appointed from me
same political party to which such prede-
cossor belonged, or Is member OF the fam-
lily OF such predecessor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-14
FOR GOLD STANDARD.
Continued From First I'RHc.)

OF eleven members. to DO named by the
executive committee appontd by this con-
yention. The executive committee shall
have power 10 I'll vacancies in the commits
sion us they shall occur.
Article 2, The first meeting of the COM
mission shall be held ut II time and place
to be designated by the executive committee
of this convention in a call to be Issued
therefor, aud at such meeting the commits
sion shall organize by the election OF such
officers and the adoption of such rules and
bylaws Tor its government as may be
agreed to by majority OF Its members
aud thereafter II shall be governed by such
rules ard bylaws eubject to these articles
Article 8. All rules and bylaws of this
commission and all it's proceedings shall
be directed towards the accomplishment OF
the objects OF its creation, which Is 10 make
d thorough investigation of tue monetary
affairs end needs OF this country. In all re-
latlons and aspects. and to make nppropri-
ate suggestions as to any evils found TO ex-
list. and the remedies therefor. and no limit
is placed on the scope of such Inquiry. or
the manner of conducting the snme, ex-
cepting only that the expenses thereof snail
NOT exceed the sums set apart for such pur-
pose by the executive committee.
Article 4. The executive committee OF
this convention shall use 50 much OF the
voluntary contributions made as may be
fN''
necessary expenses of the commission. and
sball notify the commission from time 10
time OF the amount 80 available In order
that they may regulate It's expenditures
accordingly, and no liability shall attach 10
said committee or to this convention be-
yond the amount 30 notified
Article 5. When the labors OF this COM
mission have been completed as far as
nroctlcable. the executive committee shall
issue n call to bring his convention 10,
pether again at time and place designated
in such call and at the meeting so con
vencd the commission shall report OF us
doings and suggestions In such manner am
form as II shall deem best adapted as 10
nrcsopt tho same to this convention ana its
members for action; and II tho actinn Is
deemed advisable shall ACCOMPANY snch re-
mort with a draft Of such bill or bills pro-
yidlny for such legislation
Resolved. That all the resolutions ana
communications as to methods OF eurrenoy
reforms which have been presented 10 thls
convention he referred to such commission
when formed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-14
SOUTHERN sTATGs NEWS.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. The Florida
Frees nRsoelaison win meet in convention
al Groom Cove SPRING. January ~, isa
dEukGllrOWN. Yesterday orter-
| brother of sheriff Guilfora OF Qu tidan
county. hcoiden'dny thot q negro boy.
hc ioha taxing effect IN his la X, shat
terms the spinal column.
KEY WEST, rn, The q.yoar-oM d,ugh-
tc' or bnorGo WILSON of this city met with
N'h death last night, Whie rlavinY
around NJ stove her clothes hsea'ne is-
guishod she was almost baked
cCALA, rla,-~ilaury - Myers. a large
tN'nchtlno Operator In the Western portion
day by James ii. stricklsInd s.ricltinnd
was foreman for Myers, and the d,hirel
botweoa ih"m arose N rogerd TO wages.
FRANKFORT Ky.-rThere seems to 10
extra. session all considerably iaier than
March T. and OF the day after that date.
Hon. John W. Yorises may hccoOie arna.
Tor through the appontive power OF the
Cove rior
RICHMOND. Ya--Today while raul ia.
Va, negro. waN being conveyed from
lionrlco county iail To the court house. a
low ia"t dlslsnat' 70 be tried for, criminal
the father or tbs girl, G. A. Tw.tcbell shot
the negro i1'fiicting IA wound which may
prove fatal.
SAVANNAH. Ga..-A meeting OF tho
savannah Cotton exchange was held to-
day 10 hear the report of the comidttee.
appointed some time aye to look into the
vaniah TO Norfolk. II was decided Is
take the fight before tho railroad COM
mission.
nRooKHAvEN, M,sss William Camp.
by his is.yoar-old son Campbell walked
his wife during the night and compeiici
her to make a.. Are q the same time abus.
aroused the three eldest childrep t,,,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-14
OVER VESTS OPPOSITION.
Confirmation of Secretary Francis u
EOrrGOnc COnrlMsiOn.

,y,.ht,o,nr r,,,o.,. 10 .r,,o so,,o,o la
executive SESSION toaay h"u up io' Univ
the nomination of David X. Francis to be
secretary OF the interior. but no action was
,oLon son,,or vcst of Missouri wns thn
prlhc'i"' opponent ot inc cohiir"'n''o''' pu'
was also seconded by Senator Pugh OF
Alabama. Both of these senators made
snc,ches o,oi,e, tho confirmation md al.
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'es'u Nnllous reasuns "s"'nS' ~, N ,si
o w Mhs .'o Non"uo. Vi ' " ~ W.!
49,, WI ms Wv '"u,I",su' ,''', IS -.
49, ~" ~ '''o ~ ,, w., ih'a',i 49,,
on, nrrnsjn., H. rf.o,,i,r dnwocro,ic MONT
"at,ona n, Tb,'o,n eN'"'
several senators announced thcir u,,n
,inn or votir, sor ,ha conf,r,natinn of Soc.
rotary Francis and tho nrosnects of nis ,ou-
nrmntion are good in fact il il stated that
only n few votes will he cast I'm opposl-
tlon, Senator White of California said tina,
while he did not approve Of the course Of
Secretary Francis during the campaign re
would vote for his confirmation. Both dem
| ocratic and republican senators who are
silver men stated they would vote Tor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-14
STAINED uIsit RIVAL.
Two Girls EnGnHc IN Mortal Combat
over Man.

Ocala. La. January II. For love OF Ed
ward Melton. Marian Smith aud Bertha
Floyd fought at MART City. n suburb Of
Ocala. this afternoon. and the former was
MORALLY wounded, The girls. who arc about
TX years old aud members of respectable
families. have been infatuated with Melton
for some months. Melton would first favor
one and then the other. making each wild
with Jealousy by turns, This afternoon
Melton and Bertha Floyd were out walk
ing when they met Marian Smith Crazcd
by jealousy. the latter demanded that Mel
ton choose between them, Melton replied
You must settle" Then the Smith girl
sayagoly attacked Miss Floyd. Melton look
Ing on. The girls used only their iiata.
nails and teeth, but inflicted frightfui in
juriea Miss Smith was the stronger md
finally bore the Floyd girl To the ground
when the latter drew n dagger from bosom
OF her dress and stabbed her rival three
times In the left breast. infiictlng wounds
wi ich are mortal. Miss Floyd In herself
badly injured and there are fears for her
reagOn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-14

transfcy Marion county, Ala, from the
northern to the southern judicial district
OF that state, to grant 10 the Muskogee
Railway company n right Of way through
the indian territory; TO authorize SURGEON
Rixcy OF the United States navy To accent
from the King of Spain the Grand Cross OF
Naval Merit for services rendered AT the
time OF the explosion on board the Santa
Maria In New York harbor; to withdraw
from the supreme court criminal cases
other than capital and give the court OF
appeals final Jurisdiction over them: To
make 1t unlawful for Federal officers to
purchase or speculate In claims apains, tho
United states; to incorporate the oonven.
tion Of American instructors OF the deaf
and to invalidato the accounts of certain
deputy marshals In the Iudian Territory.
bill came up to make oleomargarine
buttcrine and other imitation dairy pro.
ducts subject to the laws OF the State into
which they are transported This latter bill
was bitterly opposed by Mr.. Williams
tDem.) OF Mississippi, on the ground that
il would establish dangerous precedent
inasmuch as II would place II in the power
OF any State to prohibit entirely the sale
of wholesome product by the exercise of
Its police powers
Mr.. Grout (Rcp) of Vermont In charge
of the bill, said the purpose OF the bill was
simply to place II In the power Of the States
~ I'N''H' wv transportation INTO ana tnr
sale thereof In their territory of imitation
butter as genuine butter. He produced
some figures to show the great increase In
the distribution of imitation butter up to
the time OF the original package decision
In 1898 The court then decided that the
state could exercise their police powers to
govern the sale Of products imported into
them, but that the decision was made by n
divided court, and therefore subject TO re-
yprSnl This bill was designed main
that decision the permanent law of the
land.
Mr. Cook tRep) Of Illinois opposed the
bill and MIR. Boatncr Dem) Of Louisiana
argued that IT would he an abcogatlou Of
the power of congress 10 regulate the com
merce
Mr. Cannon Rep) Of Illinois made a
fight for more time for the discussion OF
the measure, when Mr. Gront cndcavorcd
to secure n vote. and tho result was tina,
the house adjourned at 1855 p. m. leaving
the bill undisposed Of.