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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
COMMITTEE NOTICES.
Legal Affairs.


Committee on legal affairs will meet in
It's room at the State House in Augusta
on Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
FRIDAY of each week, at o'clock p. NJ.
until further notice.
BY order of committee on legal affairs.
HENRY BoYNToN, Sec'y.
judiciary.
Committee on judiciary will meet in it's
room at the State House in Augusta. on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day of each week, at o'clock p. NJ UNI
til further notice.
By order of the judiciary committee.
w. j. KNOwLTON, Sec'y.
Towns.
Committee on towns will hold it's regu-
lar meetings in the land agents office ON
Wednesdays at p. NJ.
II. II. CHAMBERLAIN. Pres.
M. A. AUSTIN, Secretary.
Agriculture.
Committee on Agriculture will meet in
the Agricultural room each Wednesday
at O'Clock p. NJ. until further notice.
Per order of committee.
GEO. e. MITCHELL. Sec'y.
Financial Affairs
Committee on Financial Affairs. will
meet in the Office of the State treasurer
on Tuesdays and Thursdays at o'clock
i. NJ. c. Il. MCINTYRE. Sec'y.
Railroads, Teiegraphs and Ex-
presses
The regular meeting of the railroad
telegraph and express committee, will be
held. Wednesdays. at go P. M, in rail-
road commissioners office.
JOHN M. KALER, Secretary.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

There are few discordant notes in the
general commentator, both in this
country and in England, for the arbi-
tration treaty. But it is the general
principle that is approved and among
all who have expressed their approval
save those who had a share in it's max
ing. probably there are none who have
carefully studied it and who would at
tempt or assume to say there might be
no flaw in it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Timely and Wise.


Governor Powers suggestion of re-
trenchment and economy in state expen-
ditureS will be wet blanket to MANY
anxious seekers after special appropria-
tons Tor various projects some of them
worthy OF aid under more favorable cir
cumstanccs. and more of them unworthy
or at least. more proper objects for the
investment of private capital. Beyond
question there is too much and too gem
eral Il reliance upon state aid for the
furtherance even of commendab BILE objects
Whlle II Is Il matter of common observa-
ton that there is never Il session of the
Legislature ut which there are not nu-
mefous applications for State help for
purely business enterprises. that should
be pushed; if at all, by private pluck and
capital. The treasury of the State is not
reservoir to be tapped for anything
and everything that may need encour-
aSement or capital. 1t is time to call a
matt and the governors suggestion of re-
trenchment where retrenchment is pos
siDle: and OF economy where it is not
should have great weight with both
branches of the Legislature. Prudent ex-
penditure is equivalent to increase in rev.
vice OF governments. municipal state and
national, as well as of individuals. Econ
o!ny is II hard lesson to learn and a hard
err one to put in practice. But there are
times when it becomes an absolute ne
cessity, and this is one of the times The
people find it hard to bear the burdens
laid upon them and so far as may be
those burdens should be heightened instead
OF increased. 1t is surprising in how
many ways expenses can be reasonably
cut down. and what results can be ac-
hieVed by economy. when the expert
ment is honestly and courageously made
Our Legislature should certainly try it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
A word with Govern, Or Leedy

With all their troubles the dwellers
in Kansas have some recompense, as
did the dealer in secondhand ar
ticles. He saw many curiosities in
the course of a year. Kansas has a
Populist governor on tap and he APP
pears to be inexhaustble. His inaug-
ural message was condensed to twenty
thousand words but those who know
him say he can't be kept within such
narrow limits any more than the
Mississippi can be expected to dribble
out to sea through the Chicago canal.
Nevertheless with strict sense of i'm
Partially he found opportunity not
only to congratulate Kansas upon
prosperity but commiserate the East
on adversely, with profound regret
for the miSfortunes of our more pre-
tentious sisters of the East" He in
forms bleeding Kansas that Grub
street scribblers on a venal press"
POSSESS Cheerful audacity that almost
NiidliCASSS ttuilllI dtloiI, So IL WOulU
seem that Gov. Leedy has a DISPOSE
ton to be appreciative and we know
that he has an ear attuned with nicely
to the sonorous sound of a sentence,
else he would not have uttered this:
The dogs of Egypt have barked at the
pyramids unanswered for so centuries"
We know that Gov. Leedy must have a
buoyant nature but We think he will
make a mistake if he infers from the
unrewarded persistence of the Egyp-
tian canine that the dogs of Kansas
can continue indefinitely to hound"
capital out of the state and not sue
coed. While it is noticea BILE that he is
full, though not too full for utterance
as his inaugural seems to demonstrate
beyond cavil, we would suggest that
he absorb little more and look to
the Emporia Gazette of that state for
inspiration. The Gazette took occa-
sion to remark several months ago
that if Kansas would devote more at
tention to raising corn and less to rails
ing IIades the state would be more
prosperous. 1t has recently told the
people in its own county that they
have been so busy talking politics that
they have forgottentall about rich
vein OF coal under their feet. This is
but one of many Instances where
pitfall might be cure for star gazing.
He also calls attention to their neglect
Of natural gas long ago discovered and
of the excellent deposits of OIL lead,
potters' clay and other resources while
they have been following up the Popu-
listic lead to nothing but trouble. He
adds: kansas has developed rapidly
on other peoples money. And the first
generation that came here could get
rich by making out deeds. After
breaking up in the speculation business
we talked politics. Now it is time for
real development. The mine. the hen.
the COW, the garden patch. the orchard,
the little factory, the small farm and
the dinner bucket will do more for
Kansas than all the statesmen" Sure
ly here is something Governor Leedy
forgot to mention in his inaugural He
should be given leave to print perhaps,
but if he is not wise enough to make
the most of such opportunities, it must
be left for his Republican successor
next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

OF course Money talked and there
are some who think he talked too
much. Their plant is that he told the
truth when he should have kept silent
. Perhaps he ought but the people really
thirsted for a truth respecting the
Cuban insurrection and they feel kind
~ toward the outspoken Mississippian
who was SO unkind as to embarrass
his friend Gen. Lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

Ordered. That the time for the reception
of petitions and bills for private and
special legislation be limited to Monday.
Feb. !. 1897. and that all petitions and
bills presented after that date be referred
to the next Legislature.
Read and passed.
w. S. COTTON, CLERK.
A true copy. Attest:
". S. COTTON, Clerk.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
NOTICE.

The Kennebec county delegation. to
whom were referred various petitions,
asking for appropriation sufficient to
operate Monmouth hatchery and feeding
station and to pay for two wardens IN
1895. will give a public hearing IN the
Senate Chamber. at Augusta, on Tues
day, Jan. 10. at P. M.
WARREN c. PHILBRooK. Secy.
d,jan15 1913
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
rency pre-

Rivalry is said to have prevented the
success of that white paper trust. And
yet there are those who declare rivalry
to be ruinous and that trust methods
\ are superior. The number taking that
view are yet small, for which the peo-
pie should be very thankful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Gov. Powers Inaugural Address.
(Northern Leader. }

We are pleased to present our read
ers this week with the complete text of
Governor Powers inaugural address
before the Legislature of Maine, yes
terday. 1t is an able document and we
it to the careful consideration
of Maine people of all political COM
nlnTiOuS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Daily Xsuuebse ydnraat.
TERMS: $500 PER YEAR.

No notice whatever VIM b taken Of un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT B1 HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
ssturn Of rejected communication.
AdAress all communication relating to
subscriptions and Advertisements to
BURLNIGH Z TLYNT. Publishers. Au-
OustA, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

If it be true that Senator Sherman
has decided to accept the Office of
secretary of state under President Nc
kinley then is the President ELECT to be
congratulated On any Question which
may come up for discussion in tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
II !1l!E VelB
Fixed.

Tomorrow's sky be blue or gray
What matters that to us today?
Tomorrow wind be warm or cold.
The world all black or shot with gold,
1t doesn't matter, anyway.
Tomorrow sky be blue or gray,
Or joy or sorrow in the day,
What matters that to us who still
Must take the good or take the Ill.
And couldn't change 1t, anyway?
Detroit News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

So long as each member of that
Indianapolis convention has a scheme
of his own they cannot criticise Con-
gress for not speedily solving the cur
rency problem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
judiciary.

Committee ON Judiciary will give a pub
lie hearing in its room at the State House
in Augusta:
Thursday. Jan. 81. 1897. at 2 o'clock PM.
On an act to extend the charter Of the
Maine Live Stock Insurance Co.
By order of the committee,
II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Interior Waters.

Committee on Interior Waters have as
signed for hearing. Jan. q, p. NJ, at
their room. State House:
Bill for revision and alteration of the
fees and tolls of proprietors of Machias
boom. .es
Bill entitled An act to establish sort
Ing boom on MattaWamkeag river.
w. MAXWELL, Chairman.
GEO. p. LONGLEY, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
The Governors Address.
(Rockland Star.)

The inaugural address of Governor
Powers will take rank with similar
State papers of his predecessors. Com
prehensive in scope, clear in statement,
thoughtful in suggestion, judicious in
counsel, and broad, liberal and patriot
ic in spirit, it commends itself not only
to the Legislative bodies to which it was
especially addressed, but to the whole
people of the State, over whom he has
been chosen chief magistrate, and who
have committed their interests so
largely to his hands. The address re-
views the principal needs of the State
as Mr.. Powers views them.
The first and most pressing of these
is economy in the public expenses. All
jwill agree that this is point well TAX
en-. There is not only a necessity, but
opportunity for cutting down expenses
Whether this can be done to the ex-
tent recommended by the governor, is
for the Legislature in it's collective wis
dom, to determine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Ideas and Ability to Express Them.
-(Old Town Enterprisel

The message of Governor Powers.
which was delivered Thursday forenoon,
appears in this issue of the Enterprise.
1t is well-considered and able paper,
cy and clearness the views of the chief
executive of Maine upon the matters
which principally concern our State The
governor considers the financial outlook
favorable. and puts in some good sug-
gesuons in relation to the employment of
home capital at home rather than abroad
IN general, the message shows that Maine
has reason to be proud of her standing
among the United States. and indicated
also that Governor Powers has ideas of
his own and the ability to express them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Portland thinks she has the right
material for building all the noiseless
paving bricks she may need. Other Maine
cities In need of paving will wish the
industry all possible success, but for
wear and tear the paving blocks made
from Maine granite will still have 1.-The
CALI
Portlanders are so tickled over the
splendid new steamer, John Englis,
that arrived there Wednesday for the
first time. that they actually expect the
hours.
Files were discovered the other day
in the possession of the young mur-
derers of Betsey Hobbs. Palmer had
been whiting handle for one of the
files and left the shavings on the floor.
His cunning evidently is not equal to
his depravity.
The 'bIue book of the Women's
Literary Union in Auburn and Lewis
ton contains the names of the 600 mem
bers of the q women's clubs in those
two cities. The wives of the twin
cities ought to be competent to read
their husbands an essay on how to
avoid the designations of club life.
The gentlemen who investigated the
subject of new normal schools recon-
mended an appropriation for paying
the travelling expenses of studens to and
from the normal schools instead of one
for building new normal schools nearer
the homes of the students. Anyhow
the commission appreciated the rea-
sons why the people in the northern
and central part of the State honestly
think a normal school should be
granted to them.
DR.. Bailey is still Directing to the
statement that IL per cent of Maine
COWS are affected with tuberculosis.
He wishes it to be distinctly under
stood that no member of the cattle
commission endorsed such wildcat
statements. and when ii comes to be
realized that we have over 800, 900 head
of cattle in this State. and that in
order to have one per cent of them
affected it would amount to over 5000
head of diseased ones. and that the
last report of the cattle commissioners
shows that but 202 head were found
during 1886 it would seem to be about
time to stop talking" .f.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

A Bucksport man had to come in
from his wood lot the other day to put
an end to the report that was all over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Bath is still agitated over that petit
ton for curfew law. If they get it
what larks for the boys and girls to
stay out late just to spite the law you
know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Anyone who suffers from that terrible
plague: Itching Piles. will appreciate the
immediate relief and permanent cure that
comes through the use of Doan's Oint-
ment. 1t never fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
CASToRIA
For Infants and Children.
TIE he- n
'''s:i'' &<@AzNx ~. ~
Relief In Six Hour

Keller IN SIX H0urs.
Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
eases relieved In six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
account Of its exceeding promptness in
relieving. pain in the bladder. kidneys.
back and every part of the urinary pas.
sages In male or female. 1t relieves re-
almost Immediately. II you want Quick
relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
ny boWditch. Webster & Co.. Druggists.
AUGUSTA Me. decld6moS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The Portland estimator thinks $780,
600 cigars are sold there every week in
the year. He should next grapple the
cigarette statistics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

One fish warden has seized Illegal
nets to the value of $3.50, that had been
set in Winnegance creek. No wonder
there is an effort being made to have
the law'repealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

An article of merit is sure to win. So
with the Hop Plasters which are used
IN thousands Of homes with confidence
ana success. Active the moment an.
Piled. All medicine dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Secretary Olney should look to his
Bacon. Those rumblings in the Sen
ate are ominous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
principles Which Ought to Govern" r

IN. Y. PoSt,)
The new governor of Maine does not
belong to that large school Of modern
statesmen whose creed is based on the
theory of making appropriations with
out regard to income. The expendi-
lures of the State have exceeded the
receipts during the last two years by
more than $250,000, and the deficit will
continue if the present policy shall be
continued. Gov. Powers suggests the
restoration of a slight cut in the tax
rate which was made two years ago.
but he would depend chiefly for a res
toration of the equilibrium upon a re-
duction of expenses to the amount of
$l25.0oO annually. TO accomplish this
result, he tells the legislators that they
must grant no more than is absolutely
necessary in all cases where the State
is bound to keep up appropriations, and
must scrutiniZe every measure which
will open new avenues to the treasury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Recent seance sensations recalls an
incident attending seance in Bangor
years ago. The story is related by an
exchange. One of the performances OF
the medium consisted of allowing any
body in the audience to tie her hands.
after which she would enter a small
cabinet and in moment return with
her hands free. She was large
woman with massive wrists but small
hands ard several times she accom-
plished the feat successfully. Finally
a sailorman in the audience went for
ward and did the tying. He put on
some sort of a seaman's hitch that
made the rope draw tighter as it was
tugged at. The woman remained in
the cabinet for much longer time
than usual and then came out with her
wrists red and swollen. the tightly
drawn cords almost cutting into her
flesh. She had to acknowledge her
failure but said the cause Of it was the
presence of unsympathetic people in
the audience. Her assistant attempted
to undo the ropes but couldn't do the
trick and the sailor had to go on the
stage again and himself unite the un-
yleldlng knot.
Last week several Bath men went
around to sail loft to see flying ma
chine they were told was there. IT
was a United States flag that is to fly
around the world at the topmast of a
Bath vessel.
Portland is hnnf
sort of decoration for her school rooms
and whist party is to be. held, the
proceeds to go to a fund for that pur-
pose. Are the prizes to be cash and
the winner to be a contributor or will
there be an admission fee? Those who
desire to be philanthropic in very
unique and entertaining way are curl
GUS to know.
A West Rockport man got half way
to Rockland with a load of produce for
market before he discovered that the
day was Sunday. The next time he
was in town he secured the services OF
nervine almanac and bilious pill
calendar.
Lewiston is to have the G. A. r. en-
campment if she has to board the VET
Grams among private families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Lewiston is to have the G. A. r. en-
campment If she has to board the vet
Grams among private families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

set in Winnegance creek. No wonder
there is an effort being made to have
the aw'repealed.
News must be scarce at Indian River
for the local reporter lapses into
sociology as follows: Socially we
have made no advancement. but NOR
ally we are without spot or blemish.'
The time is close at hand when every
person interested in the business pros
rerity of Bath should prepare for one
terrific effort to have Bay bridge re-
built.-Bath Enterprise.-This terrific
effort" is to be applied to the Legisla-
ture if the Enterprises idea of pro-
cedure is carried out.
The tramp is making house-to-
house canvass. He ought to be over
whelmingly elected to the work shop
and promoted to road making in the
spring.
If this young man can get a living
cut of the woods he intends to do SO
in the future. He lives in Mapleton
and this fall thought he would like to
be a swamper and went to the woods
with that intention. In few-days he
cut his foot. AS soon as that got well
he was hit by falling tree and rem
dered unconscious for four hours. In q
few days he tried it again and in less
than an hour he was hit by Another
tree. He then concluded to give it up.
SO collecting his wits. his clothes. his
pay and some gum for his best Hirl, he
babe the woods farewell and caIn& out
to the settlement.
Some time ago. so the story goes
there was anold deserted farm house on
southern hillside near Portland, which
was being torn down for it's timber. 1t
CHANGED that there passed that way.
two people who were quite impressed
with the beauty of the wood of some of
its beams. They bought some of the
big timbers. Later one of the twain
who has the true artistic sense. fash
Toned from some the wood, a beautiful
violin as he knew that the wood from
which to make this most exquisite of
all instruments should be seasoned
by many years exposure on a southern
slope. To those who heard it, the in
strument seemed to vibrate with
most beautiful tone, and when, later.
one of the young masters of the bow
came this way an interested friend
told him of the instrument which he
might like to hear The artist asked
how long the instrument had been
strung and when told it was but few
months old, his manner indicated that
such childish fiddle could have but
little value. Later, however. the in
strument was shown him, and as he
drew the bow across the strings. and
struck out the vibrant chords the in
different manner changed to one of
genuine surprise and delight and he
Immediately asked its history. wished
to purchase it. and praised greatly it's
mellow tone.
Recent SPanco sensations recalls an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

News must be scarce at Indian River
for the local reporter lapses into
sociology as follows: Socially we
have made no advancement. but NOR
ally we are without spot or blenish.'
The age-herald., 1897-10-12
NIGHT SCHOOL OPENING.
Special Exercises By the Young Mems Chris
 tian Association.

The Young Mems Christian Associa- ton Night school will open tonight with special exercises.
 There will be an address by Prof. F. M Roof, of Howard college; solo by Miss Lucy Beall; solo by Miss Archie Dees, and duet by Misses Beall and Dees.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the associa- tion will serve refreshments after the formal exercises.
 The classes win be held as followsr
 Tuesday night - Penmanship class, Prof. J. M. Craig, teacher.
 Wednesday night-7:30 to S:30 o'clock, grammar class; S:3O to 9:3O arithmetic class; Prof. R. V. Allgood, teacher.
 Thursday night-Shorthand class, c. P. Burgess, teacher.
 Friday night-Mechanica drawing class, John Foster. teacher.
 Young men interested should call at the association, corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street, and get full in- formation.