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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
Weather Condition. and General Forecast

Washington, June 1.-THE storm has
remained nearly stationary to the north
of Montana. diminishing in intensity. The
pressure is high over the Gulf. over Lake
Superior and off the north Pacific coast.
Showers have occurred IN the middle A.
lantic states the Ohio valley. the Lake
regions, Florida and on the middle Gull
coast. The temperature has risen in the
south Atlantic states and middle Missis-
sippi valley, and has remained nearly
stationary elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE.
Governor Powers Attends Commencement
Alumni Reunion = Graduating Exercises.

Pittsfield, June 17.-(SpeciaD.-Th
reception of the Alumni ct Elu7nnae
Association of Maine Central Institute
held. last evening, in Powers hail. was
the very pleasantest and most largely
attended of any in the history of the
school. 1t was not known that Gov
ernor Powers was to be present, and
ginning of the exercises was the signal
for hearty outburst of applause.
The exercises. which We're Of lite
rary nature, We're of the highest order.
and the Bates Quartet were encored
again and again, and We're the recipi-
ents of a very high compliment from
His Excellency in response to a toast
All the parts were excellent, ana
especially those of Miss Jennie l.. c.
Porter, soloist, and Miss Addie Welch,
reader. Short speeches were made by
President Chase of Bates College, Rev.
5. c. Whitcomb and Governor Powers.
after which refreshments were served.
AT the annual meeting of the trustees,
also held last evening, Prof. o. II.
Drake was reelected as principal with
the same corps of teachers. The grad
uating exercises which were held. to-
day, in Union hall, We're of high
standard, the class numbering 2S, as
follows:
FORENOON DIVISION.
Music. Prayer Music
Salutatory. Eugene w. Staples
Pay the Cost Fannie Mabel Foster
Every One Paints His Own Portrait
Ralph w. Davis
Looking BAG. Ida Eugenia Dustin
step by Step, Charles ID. Walker
Seeing thc Invisible" Albert ]. Prosser
No Endeavor IS in Wan
Efie May Morren
Philip Washburn Dinsmore
Melody, Angie Frances Garcelon
Bankrupt Lives. Charles III. Walker
Music.
:. Encrgy-Kinctic and Potential
Carl Dore Sawyer
Tests. F'lorice Daisy Foster
y npolished Gems, Stanley Burrill
Class Prophecy.
'well Begun. Not Wholly Done.
WILDER Henry Wilson
Music.
AFTERNOON DIVISION.
Music.
only Dead Fish Floats with the
Stream. Chester Alton Frost
. Life River, Annie Florence Varney
The Mirage Jesse Sumner Bragg
Climb But Heights Are Cold"
Myrtle Luelia Andrews |
Opposition. Source of Strength.
Ivan Isaiah Fellker |
Music.
'Lycurgus and Sparta,
Charles Spiro Bridgham |
The Apples of Hesperdes'
Annie May Maddocks |
Oliver Cromwell
Harry Linwood Patten |
EffectS nf lv
Charles Henry BuzzeIi |
Music.
Ought the President of the United States
to be Elected by Popular Vote
Mark Jonathan Bartlett |
Still ! am Learning Gertrude Thorne /
lass Prophecy. Harrie Ira Smith
IA Harp of Aud Lang
Syne, Ethel Belle Vickery
Music.
lass Ode.
'onferring Of Diplomas.
The Manson prize for the best original
ration and essay. was awarded to |
ohm Buck and Miss Sarah l.. Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
FIRE At MERCER.
Otis Farnhsm Loses Farm Buildings Loss.
$1,000; Partially Insured.

Norridgewock. June 17.-(SpeciaD. =
The farm buildings of Otis Farnham OF
Mercer were burned to the ground
early this morning. The fire is sup
posed to have caught from a defective
flue. Very little furniture was saved,
but the farming utensils We're saved.
The loss is about $1,000; partially in
sured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
REPORT OF SURGEON.

Sanford Me-, June Is, 1897.
To Geo H. Bangs -Adjutant Me. Div;
Dear Sir and Brother. Old earth has
made another revolution. God has per-
rnitted us to meet again in annual en-
campment to leedslate for the welfare OF
our beloved order and again II becomes
q duty and a pleasure to submit the ON
cill report Of my department.,
/ am again able to present statistics
resulting from consolidating reports
from every camp in the division which
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18

Mr. Albert c. McLoon and Miss Ma
bel Haines were married, wednesday
night, at the residence of the bride 5
rarents. Mr. and Mrs. John Haines,
Grove street, Rockiand, by Rev.
Charles A. Moore, pastor of the Congre-
gational church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
SUPERIOR COURT,
June Term, 1897, Judge Oliver G. Hall
Presiding.
w. s. CHoATE, Clerk.
A. l.. McFApDEN, Sheriff.
+. A. SMALL. Stenographer.

Waterville June 16.
Emily r. Starkey, libellant, VS.. Lucius
S. Starkey. The parties to this suit re-
side in Winslow and were married In 1882.
Each now brings libel against the other
for divorce. and both cases are tried
together. Brown x Brown appear as
counsel for the wife, and G. f.. johnson
for the husband. The wife says that she
has earned a good deal of money since
her marriage. which has gone in for the
support of the family and to purchase
household goods. and she asks as her
portion of the property. real and per-
senal $1,000. She says that trouble was
caused her by the misconduct of a step
son, and that her husband took sides
with the son. and finally in September.
1892, ordered her to quit the house. which
she did. The husband denies that he or
dered his wife to leave. and says that his
son did not ill-treat his stepmother; that
she demanded that he turn the son out
and not allow his daughters to come to
the house. and upon his refusal she left
and deserted him. He denies many of
the statements of the wife as to her earn
ings. and says the place on which he lives
Is not worth more than $500. When court
adjourned. the wife had concluded her
case and the husband was proceeding
with his testimony
Waterville. June II.
Luclus Starkey VS.. Emily +. Starkey.
This case was concluded at clock to-
night with verdict in favor of the hus-
band, that he ought to have a divorce.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
BASE BALL.
at ANOMstG Drifting Park
BANGOR,
Friday, June 18.
ROCkLAND,
TWO GANGE0
Saturday, June 10.
Admission ......................2 cents
Ladies Observation-Disclosures. cents
Grandstand 10 cents
MORE RAIN PROMISED.

Boston. June 17.--Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Friday:
Threatening weather. probably fol-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
Waterville, June II.

1t Is understood that John Il. Curtis. the
wealthy Portland manufacturer of chew
ing gum who died last week. left his en-
tire estate to his widow. to be held in
trust and after her death to be divided
among certain charitable institutions
The will has not yet been filed in the pro-
ba te Office
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18
Washington Forecast.

Washington. June 17.-For New Eng
land: Generally fair in the interior
showers on the coast. Friday afternoon
southeasterly winds. becoming northerly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18

Robert McCann of Bangor, for some
years employed in the United States rail-
way mail service between Bangor and
Vanceboro. was found dead in his bed a t
the Bangor Exchange at Bangor. Thurs
day forenoon. His brother. DR.. Daniel
McCann, was called and reached the ho-
Tel soon after 10 O'Clock The doctor de-
cided that Mr.. Mccain had died OF
rheuma tism of the heart He evidently
oied very suddenly as when found he had
a newspaper in his hands and cigar in
his mouth. The deceased was a bout 36
years old and was a prominent member
of the X. of c. and others Irish Catholic
societies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18

No honest dealer will try to sell wha<
he knows the customer did not order and
does not want. Substitution thrives for
time, but II the long run 1t goes to the
wall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18

Are you suffering from rheumatism?
Thomas Eclectric Oil has cured thou
sands of the worst cases of this terrible
disease. 1t only costs so cents to try it.
mon. wed frl&wky
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18

The government lightships Nos. ss
and So were launched by the Bath Iron
Works at Bath, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-06-18

The Manson prize for the best original
Grafton and essay, was awarded to
John Buck and Miss Sarah l.. Cook
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
GREEKS IN TURKEY.
IRREGULAR BANDS START A
FIGHT.
over a Thousand Invaders Engage Turkish
Troops all Day.-May Lead To Regular
Campaign.

London. April 9.-The correspondent
of the Times at Grovena says that at .
o'clock this FRIDAY, morning 1850
Greek bandits crossed the frontier be-
tween Metsoro and Diskata. where
they encountered the Turkish troops.
The fighting lasted through the day,
with some loss of life and number of
minor casualties.
The Athens correspondent of the
Times says it is reported there that the
invaders consisted of $500 carefully
picked men, who had been equipped
by the Ethnike Hetairia.
A dispatch to the Daily News from
Elasona, dated $40 p. M. to-day. says:
The invading Greeks number 1000
and are holding their own. Telcgrams
are proceeding necessarily between
Groyena and Constantinople.
The Daily Telegraph will publish to-
morrow dispatch from its war cor
respondent at Elasona confirming the
reported invasion of Albania, between
Grovena and Krania. The correspond
ent says: The invasion took place ear
ly in the morning and a desultory fu-
silade has proceeded all day long. 1t
is thought probable that fighting will
now break out along the entire from
tier. The Turkish council of war WIS
held here today
The Daily Chronicles Athens cores
pondent telegraphing at midnight says:
The following is all that is known here
OF the frontier affair near Krania and
Grovena: The commander of the from
tier post at Tsoufiini telegraphed to
the commander of the Eighth battalion
at EvZonas, near Trikkala, that the
Turks, after a band of insurgents, had
crossed the frontier, attacked the
Greek positions. namely, those at Fon-
ika. FrilantZa and Tomb of Bimbashi
The commander added that firing was
still in progress.
AS, however, he asks for only one
company of reinforcements, he evi-
IDENTITY did not consider the affair a
grave one.
1t is rumOred here that three bands
of insurgents, each numbering about
GOO men, have appeared at different
points in Macedonia. 1t is believed
that these bands may force an out
break of hostilities.
The Greek trading steamer Thessa-
liza, after landing passengers at Valo
Wednesday. was sent urgently to the
island of Skiathos. with an important
dispatch. to meet the eastern Greek
squadron.
Athens. April 10. 80 a. ma pri-
Nate uiSpatcn Just received here from
kalambaka says that a band of irreg-
ulars. who were compelled to return to
Greek territory. heard "A sharp fusilade
between the Greek and the Turkish
outposts. The official dispatches mere
ly report that three Greek bands in
vaded the Turkish territory. But the
sensation of the incident Is increasing
here, and there is no telling what the
effect of ii will be in the present in
hammable condition of the public
mind.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
Relief Steamer Sunk,

Grand Forks, n. D., April 1.-THE
government steamer Ogemawa. which
started down the river last night on a
relief expedition, lies right side up,
sunk in about twelve feet of water,
seventeen miles below here. The
Grand Forks members of the relief
party returned late to-day with the
story of the disaster. The boat last
night was unable to get more than
eight miles down the river when her
side was ripped open by the rapidly
moving ice. She was run into shallow
water, where she quickly gronded The
crew, with Colonel Jones. remained to
look after the craft. The Grand Forks
people, by rowing some miles in an
open boat, wading several more. and
using hand car for the rest of the dis
tance, finally arrived in Grand Forks.
Many of the farmers who were seen
are living in the second story of their
houses, but with one exception had
plenty Of food and fuel. Most of the
destitutlon and distress occurs at n
point some miles beyond the farthest
reached by the steamer.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
TO ADMIT HAWAII.
Resolution Introduced In Congress- That
May lie Acted Upon Soon.


Washington. d. c.. April 1O.-After
consultation with the President. Speak
er Reed. members of the committee Oh
foreign relations and friends of Hawai-
ian annexation in the House of Repre-
sentatives, it has been decided to fol
low the precedent of the Texas Repub-
lie. which was admitted as n State III
1915. While history has not exactly
repeated itself, there are some rather
striking condolences. The indepen-
dence of Texas, like the Republic OF
Hawaii. was established largely
through the assistance of citizens OF
the United States. and was recognized
by this government in March, 1887
From that hour there was talk about
annexation. The manifest destiny and
the organization of the republic were
regarded but stepping-stones to union
with the United States. In 1Si3 John
c. Calhoun, who was then secretary OF
state, negotiated II treaty of annexa-
ton with commissioners from Texas,
but it was refused by the Senate on the
Sth of June, 1914. after long and
heated discussion. In the following
December n joint resolution was intro
duced in the House of Representatives
providing for annexation. and on Jan
uary p. 1915. it was passed by vote
of 12O to -. and was approved by
President Tyler on March 1st. Presi-
dent Jones. of Texas. Immediately
called a convention of delegates to con
slider the question of annexation.
They accepted the resolution of Con
gress and framed constitution. which
was submitted to the people and rati-
fled by them. This constitution was
laid before Congress at its meeting in
December. and on the 10Th of that
month joint resolution was passed
approving it and declaring annexation
complete.
Representative Spalding, of Michi
gan, has introduced in the House n
joint resolution for anneNing Hawaii
to the United States. which Is an exact
copy of that used in the Texas case,
with change of names. He has sim
ply crossed out the word Texas and in.
serted Hawaii in its place. This reso
luton declares that Congress doth
consent that the territory included
within and riGhtfnlly belonging to the
government of Hawaii be erected to n
new State to be called the State OF
Hawaii. with republican form of gov
ernment to be adopted by the people.
with the consent of the existing gov
ernment. in order that the same ma!
be admitted as one of the States Of this
Union"
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
ELECTION FIGHT AT VICTOR.
A Very Close Vote Leaves the Result In
Doubt.

Denver, April 1O.-A special from
Victor to the Republican last night
said:
Excitement reigns in this city to-
night that has only been equnled in
the critical periods of the now famous
Bull Hill war. Armed men are patroll
ing the streets and are on guard at the
city hall and city Jail.
The trouble which at this writing
looks so threatening grows out of the
city elections of last Tuesday. The re-
suit as then announced gave Ford, the
Democratic candidate for mayor, plu-
rality of 5.
The canvassing board met today and
the result of their count has been Gag
erly awaited amidst great excitement.
The interest reached fever heat when
it was given out that they had found
several clerical errors which gave the
office to the Citizens candidate. Greeve
by n plurality of two. The excitement
was intensified when City Clerk Arm.
strong. Frank Vanek and several 9TH
ers who participated in the recent elcc-
tion as officials, We're placed under ar
rest. These men We're conveyed to the
city Jail and this building as also the
city hall. is now being guarded by
deputy sheriffs armed with Winches
ters.
Midnight-Additiona arrests of Bill
Moore and George Rose have been
made. T.. d. Ford. Democratic candi
date for mayor. took the oath of office
before Commissioner Chapman at 6
o'clock. City Clerk Armstrong has been
released. having furnished bail In the
sum of $500. The bail was furnished
by Alderman-elect II. Il. Stoddard.
The charge upon which Armstrong
was arrested is willful and malicious
neglect of his duty as clerk and refusal
to certify to the election of +. ID. Ford
as mayor. StOddard's election as trus-
tee depends upon the acceptance of the
altered returns.
The tally sheets in three precincts
have. it is alleged been tampered with,
and the clerks and judges steadfastly
deny the correctness of the latest fig
ures, asserting as their reason for not
acknowledging the count of the can
vassing board that alterations have
been made since the night Of the cleo
ton.
Mayor Doyle insists that there has
been fraud, and says that lie VIII hold
the office of mayor until the man who
was elected. Ed. Ford. is seated. md
that he will not recognize the fraudu-
lent certificate issued by City Clerk
Armstrong which declares Greeve to
be elected.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
Think Rates MAY BE Cut.

Chicago. April 3.-The legal advisers
of the western roads have advised the
committee now working on the new
agreements of the Western Passenger
Association that there is nothing in the
decision to prevent the roads from
granting reduced rates whenever they
choose, and that the roads can make
or maintain any and all kinds of rates
as long as the rates do not interfere
with the convenience of any individ-
ual road. They base this assertion
upon the Supreme Court decision,
which states that the reasonableness
or unreasonableness of the rates did
not enter into consideration at all.
There could not be any agreement
which did not to n certain extent in
terfere with the freedom Of action of
all the roads participating. Just in pro-
portion to the extent which it did so
interfere with individual action it was
restriction of trade, and. therefore,
unlawful. Therefore, no agreement of
any kind affecting competition rates
could be legally made.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
Distribution OF Seed.

Washington. April 9.-Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson has Initiated n new
system of seed distribution in his de-
partment. His aim is to diversity so
far as possible the farm products of
the country and to this end he is max
ing specially of selecting new and
valuable seeds from all parts of the
world and putting them in the hands
of farmers likely to use them to ad-
vantage. He has begun the work with
sugar beets and lesuminous plants of
all sorts. While sugar beets are now
widely cultivated in the West She best
seed at present comes from abroad. A
large supply of these high grade seeds
has been ordered and will be judicious-
ly distributed
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
DEMOCRATIC GAINS IN OHIO.
Cities That Gave the State to Mckinley Go
the Other Way.

Cincinnati, Ohio. April 1O.-The re-
suit of the municipal elections in Ohio
Tuesday shows Democratic gains. The
large cities which gave Mckinley such
enormous pluralities last November
have gone Democratic. Mckinley had
only 5000 in the State and all of this
plurality came from the cities which
to-day went Democratic. Outside of
these cities the State was carried by
Bryan last November on the free-sil-
yer issue, and the friends of John II.
Mclean, who Is the Democratic candi-
date for senator, have made much com
ment on this fact. They claim that
Mclean will carry the legislature, and
possibly the state ticket, next Novem-
ber on the free-silver issue.
In Cincinnati. the home of Senator
Foraker. Republican plurality last
year of 10000 is displaced by n Demo
cratic plurality of over 1000. In Cleve-
land, the home of Senator Hanna, the
Democrats made large gains. and even
the home of President Mckinley at
Canton went Democratic. The home
of Governor Bushnell at Springfield is
strongly Republican, and that city
elected Democratic mayor by over
400. The metropolis and the capital of
the State went Democratic. while the
result in the smaller places was still
more decisive,
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16

II one of our legislators at Washing
ton were seen prostrating himself upon
the ground and kissing it, as relig-
ious exercise, at certain hours, he
would be an object OF curiosity, and
obtain national recognition at once.
France has such a lawmaker. He is
a born Frenchmap. who has embraced
the religion Of Mohammed, and was
elected as a radical deputy. A physi-
clan by profession. and man Of
wealth, he will be a marked member
even in a body where eccentricities are
often affected. 1t is said that he has
been accustomed to give medical ad-
vice without charge, and has engaged
a physician to continue this benevolent
work He is evidently a man humane
In character, and notwithstanding his
strange faith. may after all be more
considerate servant of the people. than
some OF his peers who fail to exhibit
the charitable spirit Of the Founder of
the faith they nominally profess to be-
lieve.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
BRYAN AT TALLAHASSEE
He Was Suffering no Serious Effects From
His Accident.

Tallahassee, Fla. April 9-IIon. VII
liam ]. Bryan reached here at o'clock
this afternoon. He spoke at Lake City,
Live Oak and Lloyd's. where he was
greeted by big crowds. Upon his ar
rival here he was met by n committee
of the Legislature and city officials
When asked if he felt any serious eff
fects from his accident yesterday. Mr..
Bryan said: Il am all right but was
considerably shaken up. and my chest
and legs are very painful
A platform for the evenings address
had been erected in Lewis park, and
Mr.. Bryan spoke there at 8 o'clock to
thousand people. after a formal well
come to the city by Mayor Shine, and
an introduction by Senator Shipley. He
disclaimed any intention to influence
the pending senatorial contest in the
Legislature.
After the speech n reception was held
at the Leon hotel. Mr.. Bryan will
speak tomorrow night at Jacksonville.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16
Want Currency Commission,

Washington. April 1O.-Hugh II.
Hanna, of Indianapolis, John f. Han
son of Georgia. John p. Irish of Cali
fOrnia. and other members of the com
mittee appointed by the late Indianap.
oils conference to secure the appoint
ment of commission to revise the
currency, are working among the sill
yer senators and representatives every
day, trying to convince them that the
currency and the coinage are different,
separate problems. They have re-
ceived assurances from Senator Kyle.
Senator Tillman. Senator Allen. Sena.
tor Cannon of Utah and several other
Populists that they will not oppose n
resolution authorizing the President to
appoint commission of practical men
to revise the currency system. provid.
ed the silverites have fair representa-
ton; but they have not yet converted
Mr.. Stewart. Mr.. Teller. Mr.. Bland and
other men who must be Modified be.
fore any attempt is made to secure
legislation.
While the President recognizes the
Importance of currency reform. he does
not wish the attention of Congress to
be diverted from the tariff. and moth.
ing will be done until after the tariff
bill is out of the way.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-16

The phrase "A Land OF Promise"
probably very nearly describes the ca
pabilities OF the island of Cuba With
a length of IT'S miles. almost the dis
tance from New York to Chicago, a
width varying from 30 to 160 miles.
and an area about equal to that Of
Pennsylvania, Cuba. in the words of
United States Consul Hyatt, of San
tiago de Cuba, stands in a geographical
position which, with her productive
soil, mineral wealth and climatic con-
ditions, should entitle her to rank
among the foremost countries of the
world. That she does not occupy any
thing like this position is no inherent
fault of the island itself, but rather of
conditions growing out of the lack OF a
stable and just government and of a
contented people. When the first es-
sential Is obtained, 1t is the opinion OF
those acquainted with the island and
its possibilities, Cuba will rapidly pro-
ceed to occupy its deserved position.
Although discovered and settled more
than nifty years before the United
States, Cuba has still 1900, 900 acres of
primeval forests where the woodman's
az has never been heard.