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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
TINE mEssAoE.
Continued from page ~

hers ever since the meeting Of the Las,
.scssicn II Congrers in December II Il
intended to raise from $50, 900, 900 to $50.
| 000,e00 more revenue under the bill
than is provided by existing law Under
similar business conditions. Duties
have been advanced for the double
purpose q protection ard revenue.
Another important rule which has
governed the committee is the subgtI-
tuition Of specific duties wherever pos
stble instead of these based upon
values. Such duties have been restored
upon nearly all Of the chemical
schedules. many articles of iron ar1
rteel, upon sugar upon agricultural
products ard upon many sindries. II
Is in textiles, However. that the great
est care has been taken In transform
ing ad vairrem into specific duties.
Ttecomnittee has endeavored, where
ii was in accord with its views OF pro-
lection, to keep below the Mckinley
rates and In every Gaze to avoid going
above them. They have been Obliged
TO disregard this rule In a few cases
but many OF the schedules, like iron
and steel. where Mckinley rates are
no longer needed, can be cited as evil
dence that they have adopted a mod
crate scheme OF duties. They have put
back the full Mckinley rules in moot
cases on agricultural products, because
they have felt that the farmer was en-
titled to all that was possible TO do for
him by protective duties.
The Mckinley rates have been pre-
served also upon tobacco, wines and
silks. because they are considered es-
centrally luxuries. There has been an
increase on filler tobacco, in order to
make the difference less wide between
filler and wrapper and the temptation
TO fraud less serious. The bill, as a
whole, represents what the committee
regard as scientific scheme for the
protection and development of Ameri-
can industries and the maintenance of
self-supporting treasury.
The Republican members for several
days have been considering how best
they could change the duty on wociens
and pottery from ad valorem to spe-
cific. so as to make the bill consistent
throughout. At the final meeting, this
morning. specific rates were fixed on
some of the principal manufactures of
wool. In some cases this change of
basis was found not to be practicable.
but 1T was made in this instance wher-
ever possible.
The date when the new tariff is to go
into effect is named in the preliminary
draft submitted to the House. today.
as May ], 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
IN THE HOUSE.
Hon. Thomas g. Reed Of Maine. Elected
Speaker Of the House.

Washington. March i5-The assembling
of a new Congress always serves to at
tract large crowd or spectators to the
Capitol and today. when the 55th Con-
gress convened in extraordinary session.
the audience was as large as the galleries
OF the House could accommodate. The
only vacant seats were in the diplomatic
gallery. 4 he veterans of the House came
in and took their old seats, among them
being Watchdog" Holman and Silver
Dick" Bland, who returned to Congress
life.
The Massachusetts members kept to-
gether on the Republican side of the
chamber near the west door. and all an
called 10y Clerk Mcdowell. who. under
the law. called the new House to order
and presided until an organization was
effected.
Speaker Reed and Representative Bal
ley of Texas. the Republican and Demo-
cratic candidates for Speaker remained
out of the hall, in Difference to the pro-
prieties. There was large number of
eX-memhcrs of Congress on hand to wit
ness the swearing-in of new members, in
Guiding Mr.. Randall of New Bedford. On
the roll call S27 members answered to
their names.
The nominations for Speaker were in
er of the Mckinley forces in the House.
nominated Thomas Brackett Reed. Il
member-elect of this House from the
State of Maine
Republican members applauded vigorous
~. Richardson of Tennessee put in
nomination Bailey of Texas and Jerry
Simpson nominated Bell of Colorado. who
had been selected as candidate of the
Popuists. The roll was then called for
the election of Speaker. The only Demo-
cratic congressman from New England
voted for Bailey. The result of the vote
was as follows: Reed, 1893; Bailey, ia:
Bell. u.
Mr.. Reed was escorted to the chair by
a committee consisting of Grosvener
Bailey and Bell When the 'Spea ker en-
tered the chamber, the Reputncan MEM
bers arose and applauded him. He made
brief speech of acceptance. The oath
was then administered by Harmon of
Pennsylvania, the oldest member in con-
tiDuouS service.
The Massachusetts and Michigan men
were sworn together. All the Massachu-
sets men wore red pinks in their coats.
Mr.. Gillette. who has been South for his
health. looked well.
After Brosius of Pennsylvania. and
others had affirmed the allegiance the old
officers. of the House were elected by a
viva voce vote Then Henderson of Iowa,
moved that the rules of the last Congress
he adopted as the rules of the present
Congress. Immediately there Were signs
of revolt among those who wanted the
rules changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
POLO BENEFIT.
augusta Beats Gardiner for the County Champ.
ionshtp-Philiips Beats Taylor.


There was crowd of about 600 a,
the game, given, Monday evening, fol
the benefit of the Augusta polo play
efs, and the home team wound up by
beating the visiting Gardiners by q
score Of to 2. in what was hctly
contested game. and one that well re-
paid them for waiting.
Previous to the game, there was a
roller skating race for a purse CT SIS,
between Dick Phillips of Augusta, and
+. G. Taylor of Bangor The fcrme.
beat his man out with ease by three
laps, even then waiting for his oppo-
nent to fix his skate. They skatei 2s
laps to the mile, the winner covering
the two miles in about 10 minutes. The
amateur game preceding the regular
contest was wen by the Capital Citys
over picked team by score OF 3 to 2.
The game for the championship CT
the county. commenced at $50. Three
periods were played. They wore hot
enough I'd suit the most fastisious, ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
CONTINUED from page ~
FINALLY PASSED.

l b
Resolve in favor of Parsonstield Sem
mary, of larsonstield. Maine.
Resolve in favor of Bluehiil Academy,
Resolve in favor of State pension clerk
eypenoing money for examination OF
claims under direction of Governor and
Council.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
On motion by Mr.. Stearns CT Aroos-
took, resolve in aid CT building bridge
across Mattawamkeag river, in the town
took. was taken from the table read
once and tomorrow assigned.
On motion by Mr.. Reynolds of Cum
herland, resolve providing for the pres
adjutant generals office, was taken from
the table and referred in concurrence TO
the committee on military affairs.
on motion by Mr.. Hinkley OF Franklin,
resolve to provide FOR the extinguishment
of the claim of Don Fl. Powers and DIR.
A. G. Sirois against the State for ser
vices rendered in corl'ecp:on with the
shooting of Game Warden &c. o. Collins
by Charles Morris. was taken from the
table. read the second time arl passed to
DO engrossed.
providing for the registration of guides
and to aid in the gathering of statistics
relative to inland fish and game, was
taken from the table and soecsally AS
Their consideration.
On motion by Mr. Stearns Of Aroos-
took, bill an act to ameEd section u OF
chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes relat-
ing to the recording of attachments of
personal. property, was taken from the
table
MIR. Stearns. offered the following
amendment: Amendment A. Amend by
striking out the sixth, seventh, eighth
and ninth lines and tenth lines and in
sorting in place thereof the words. the
register of deeds for the registry district
in which such unincorporated place is
located. and the fee for recording such
an attachment shall be twenty-five
cents"
Also by striking out all of the thirty
first line after the word of and all of
the SD. SD 3ith and 355th lines ana in
sorting in place thereof the words, The
register Of deeds for the registry dis
trict in which such unincorporated place
is located. and the fec fer recording
such an attachment shall be twenty-five
cents.
The amendment was adopted. bill read
the second time as amended and passt I
to be engroSsed.
On motion by Roberts of oxford, the
Senate adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
Cuba's Enormous Deficit.

Havana, March 15.-Captain Generea
Weyier has forwarded to Spain for ap-
prevail by the Spanish cortes the pub
nc budget bill. amounting to $40, 200. 600
IN ADDITION to an appropriation bill.
reaching the high water mark of 500 :
ooo'ooO The latter bill. it is said, will be
carried through to meet the extraordin-
airy expenses of the war and navy de-
partments incurred on account of tho
cuban insurrection. The income revenue
Tor the new fiscal year, beginning in July
Will probably reach $4,000, 900. which
amount will shrink considerably shouid
the proposed treaty with the United
states be carried out. Therefore there
viii be an enormous deficit, reaching
probably 100000 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
PASSED TO DE ENGRossED.

An act to authorize the county COM
missioners of Cumberland county to ne
Sotiate "A loan for tbs, payment of land
damages incurred by the widening of the
highway known as Forest avenue in the
city of Deering in said county.
An act to establish bank holidays and
to abolish days of grace upon CONNER
cial PAPER.
An act authorizing the town of Wayne
to raise money to he expended in cele-
bratng the 10th anniversary of its incor-
pOration.
An act to amend section Is. of chapter
II. of the Revised Statutes of 1888, as now
tions and compensation of school COM
mittees.
Mr.. Garvin of Acton. offered amend
ment A to add section 4: fhis act
shall take effect March |. 1888
On motion of Mr.. Merrill of Portland,
the bill was laid on the table pending the
adoption of the amendment;
of the Revised Statutes. as amended by
chapter 81. of the Public Laws of 1891 and
by chapter l2l; of the Public Laws of 1895,
Madawaska Training school.
On motion of Mr.. Hamilton of Bidde-
ford: this bill was laid on the table pend
ing its third reading.
An act to incorporate the Lamoine
Beach Water Co.
An act to prevent incompetent persons
from conducting the business of apoth-
ecaries.
An act entitled an act additional to
chapter 101, of the Public Laws of 1896.
relating to the inspection of buildings
gusta. this bill was laid on the table
pending it's third reading
An act to provide for the retirement of
members of the fire department of the
An act to amend chapter 20, of the Pub
lie Laws of 1895. relating to the sale of
land for non-payment of taxes.
An act to regulate the packing of sar-
dimes,
An act to establish the Maine Poly
clinic.
An act to authorize the Maine Puln and
PAPER Co. to generate. sell, supply, distri-
butte electricity for power and heating.
An act to amend chapter 20, of the Pub
lie Laws of 1895, relating to the sale Of
land for non-payment of taxes.
An act to incorporate the town of
Swans Islands
;, On On motion Of Mr.. Austin of Milford
this bill was laid on the table pending IFS
third reading.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
81 free libraries in villages ana of branch
ilbrafies in towns and cities
An act to amend section q, chapter 81
Oh the Revised Statutes. relating to liens
An act in relation to the Bath Military
ana Naval Orphan Asylum.
An act to amend chapter 229 of the Pri-
Nate and Special Laws if 1919. entitled an
act Incorporating the trustees of the fund
Ior the support of the episcopate if the
Protestant Episcopal church in the do
OF the laws of 1864 as amended by chap
Ter ia of the laws of 1880. and as ame,,tl-
ed by chapter 106 Of the laws of 1895.
An act 10 amend chapter 30 of the PUB
NC avs of 1895, relating to liens on
buildings.
An, get to inosporate the Northern
Development Company
An act to extend the charter of the
| Lewiston. Augusta and Camden Railway
Company.
An act relating to the taking of a1A-
wives in Bagaduce river and Walkers
pCal .
| An act TO extend the charter of the
hennebee and Franklin Railway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
IN THE SENATE.

Washington. March 15.-In the Senate
at 80 p. NJ, Hoar, Rep. of Massachu-
sets. and Cockrell. Dem, lof Missouri
committee on the part of the Senate. re-
ported: The President extends his cor
dial greeting and would communicate a
message In writing in a short time
Assistant Secretary Pruden was soon an
nounced and presented the message, which
was read by the clerk The message oc-
cupied the undivided attention of the sem
ators and the audience in the galleries,
but no demonstration followed it's con-
clusion. Then, on motion of Allison the
Senate. at 3.25, adjourned until tomorrow
at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
Armenian Massacre Den,.,,

Washington, March 15.-The Turkish
legation gives out the following: There
has been published telegram dated
Constantinople, the 18th inst. saving
that fresh atrocities are threatened IN
Asia Minor; that Christians are in q
deplorable condition. and asserting that
the situation in Payas is extremely
critical, and that bloodshed has occurred
at Everek." The Turkish minister Is
authorized by his government to on
cially declare these reports as absolutely
false and unfounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
Exhibition Polo games.

AZ Bath-The New Bedfords won In the
POLO game, tonight. By a score OF s TO s.
AZ Portland-The Portland polo team
had a benefit exhibition game, tonight in
which the Lewistons were their antag-
onisfIs. II was hfelcss game IN when
both sides fouled. and Portland won
easily by score of II to g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
Woman Robbed by Hirhw,v

Corning, N. T., March 15--At Ansonia.
"a, saturday night. Mrs. Ania Pope Of
Weilsboro was knocked down by high
waymen and robbed of $780, Mrs. Pope
mad drawn the money from bank at
ialeton, and was on her way home at
Ansonfa. She changed cars. and while
waiting for train walked over to the
motel. She was Knocked down with
club. and now the doctors pronounce
her injuries fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
KEWS MuaaETs.
Brought BY Inc Wires irsa Neslk, ens
South and West.

a Boston evening paper. Monday;
printed the following: War 10 on 70
Is to receive a Is per cent reduction N
prices. Today the Boston Rubber enoe
Co.. a local concern Of which e. 8 Con
verse of Maiden Is president, declared -
intention OF conducting its business Win
out regard to the desires Of The u. ..
Rubber Co, know as the trust. I" = Ia, =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16

ford. the bill was laid on the table pend
ina, the adoption of thu amendment. and
Thursday Of THIS week assigned for it's
consideration.
On motion OF Mr.. Blanchard of Wilton,
Adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16

A. j. CARL OF Biddeford. has sold hlefast
horses. Halle and his black acer.
Halle was bought by Edward Williams
Of Kennebunkport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16

RESCUE Isle has had almost entire free
uoln from contagious diseases the past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16
READ AND ASSIGNED,

chapter 213. of the Special Laws of 1891
entitled an act to incorporate the York
Light and Heat Co.
An act relating to and amendatory Of
, chapter 90, of the Special Laws of 1887,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-16

BY Mr.. Burnham of decentralization
of Joseph b. West and Is others of Wal
doboro, asking for the passage of the bills
the sale and ANALYSIS of concentrated
feeding stuff, and for the inspection of
grass seed.
BY MIR. Smith of Masardis-Remon-
STRANGE of the seiectmen and 46 others of
Ashland. against the passage of the act
to incorporate the Ashland Water Com
DanN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-27
TO BE A BIG TICKET.
Long List of Candidates for the Coun-
ty Offices.

If the Republican candidates for Of
flee continue to increase as they have
been during the past few weeks, 1t VIII
take a big ticket to hold them when the
time comes for holding the primary.
There has been some talk of some Of
the candidates withdrawing, but the
trouble is that it will be difficult for the
candidates to agree on who shall with
draw, and who shall not, and the pro-
liability is that at least as many candi-
dates as have now appeared will go be
fore the primary on July 10.
1t is but little more than a month
until the primary, and that time will
be spent in the hardest kind of work.
An effort is being made to pledge as
many voters as possible by individual
work, and the strikers are also in the
field with their sleeves rolled up work
ing hard for the man who promises
them some reward.
Following is a list of the candidates
up to date:
Sheriff-Riley Ayres, Frank Ellison,
J. w. Gardiner, Arthur Massey, James
Hickey, Peter Cook.
County Clerk-John NJ. Wright, F. G.
Bowen, T. E. Pounds, AIilt StOker.
Register of Deeds-JOhn Ritchie, Capt.
c. H. Titus, I. T. LOckard, F. S. Stew
ems, John F. Carter. J. w. Maxwell, w.
H. Jenkins, Jr., D. T. Palmer.
County Treasurer-Miss Emma Wal
lace, H. NJ. Phillips.
Coroner-Dr. J. NJ. Westerfield.
County Surveyo-B. A. Bailey, John
Rodgers.
County Commissioner Getty district)-
J. H. Squires, T. P Rodgers.
The legislature passed a law chang
ing the commissioner district, but the
act does not go into effect until next
year, so a commissioner will be elected
in the district comprising the Second,
Third and Fourth wards this year.
It is impossible now to tell anything
about the result of the primary. The
usual primary vote will be very much
reduced by the fact that anyone who
voted for Bryan will not be allowed to
vote,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-27
NORTH TOPEKA.

items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimbau Printing Co.
morning
Clark Neiswinder of Silver Lake was
in town today.
Mark Putnam went to Omaha, Neb.,
yesterday afternoon.
DR.. S. N. Burger has returned from
Council Grove and Burlingame.
G. w. Page returned last evening
from a business trip to Lawrence.
Mrs. Ada Mosier will leave Monday
for a months visit with relatives in
Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs. c. C. Nicholson will
spend Decoration day with Mr.. Nichol-
sons parents at De Soto.
George Stoker. Sr., has greatly i'm
proved the appearance of his property
al 9O3 Jackson street by building a new
porch.
Mr. Frank Walker has resigned his
position with the North Star grocery
and will probably go into business for
himself
J. T Davis of 1116 Central avenue
has purchased property near Huntoon
street, Topeka, and will move into the
same in about a week.
An elderly man fell in fit near the
Union Pacific park this morning. He
was take to his home on the south
side in the patrol wagon.
Miss Grace Shepherd, who has been
spending a few days with Miss Irwin
of 907 Jackson street, will return to her
home in Wamego tomorrow.
Mrs. Haines came in from the coun-
try yesterday and bought a bonnet
from Mrs. Courtney. She then went to
a grocery store to trade and lost her
bonnet.
Cal Chapman has returned from Lin
coin, Neb., and, contrary to expecta-
lions, he came back alone and regis
tered at the Union Pacific hotel as &C.
Chapman, without wife"
Uncle Ben Kistler is quite sick at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
Smith. During the winter Mr.. Kistler
had a fall and broke several ribs and
it is that which is troubling him now.
Rev William Person and wife of ST.
Swedish convention at StOtler and have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nystrom for a few days. left yesterday
The delivery team of Garner & Lane
ran away last evening on Van Buren,
broken and the harness wrecked, but
the driver, John Colvin, was uninjured.
The drug store in Burlingame, Kan,
in which Carl Burger has his jewelry
store was burned Tuesday night and
his fine regulator destroyed and the
rest of the stock damaged There was
no insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. John Nystrom returned
yesterday from the Swedish missionary
convention at StOtler, Kan, and a visit
Stotler they were the guests Of Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-27
CALLED TO SPRINGFIELD.
Carter Harrison Responds to a Call
for Help in the Fight Against
Yerkes Legislation,

Chicago, May 27.-Mayor Harrison,
Alderman Harlan,and Alderman Walk
er left last night for Springfield, sum-
moned by the following telegram:
''Sprin gfield, Ill, May 26.-Carter H.
Harrison, Mayor: Come to Springfield
at once. There is danger.
CLARK J. TISDEL."
The Allen bill, as well as the Yerkes
bill proper, seems to be looming up so
as to elicit especial apprehension just
now. and it will be made the object OF
especial attention and attack.
The mayor will remain at Springfield
as long as necessary.
Before leaving he said:
I can scarcely believe there is any
danger of the bills being passed, but I
consider it my duty to go. Mr.. Tisdel.
one of the leaders of the opposition, has
notified me that my presence is needed
and I go to respond to the call. I will
stay as long as my presence is consider
ed necessary
The campaign committee of one hun
dTed expects to leave for the state cap
ital today if developments prove ser
ious.
Chairman Lombard said It think the
mayors visit will do world of good
1t has been falsely imputed to him, 1
think, that he favored the Allen law
The committee of one hundred has de-
cided to- combat the Allen bill as hard
as it has the Humphrey and Yerkes
bills"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-27
N. RALLI IS 1NsULTED.
He Promptly Forces the Offender to
Leave the Country.

Athens May 27.-An exciting scene
took place at the ministry of marine to-
day. Signor Di Felice. the Italian So
cialist leader rudely accosted and in
suited NJ. Rail-. the Greek premier. The
latter Immediately summoned the police
and had Di FeIice put on board an Ital-
ian ship lying off the PiraeUs with
quest that he be not allowed to again
set foot in Greece.
When Senior Di Felice was being con-
Quoted under arrest to the Piraeus to be
placed on the Italian warship a number
of Garibaldians attempted to rescue him
and a free fight ensued, in which a SOL
der and civilian were severely wound
ed.
AS soon as he was on board the iron
clad Di Felice was liberated at the re-
quest of the Italian minister, the Duke
of Avarna, on his solemn promise to quit
Greece without provoking further Incl
dents.
London, May 27-The Athens cores
pendent of the Daily Telegraph discuss
ing the incident which eliminated in the
arrest of Di Felice, says:
NJ. RalH had courteously asked him for
his assistance in inducing the Italians to
return to Italy. Di Felice, in the most
insulting manner declined to be dictated
to. When NJ. Rali summoned the police
Di FeIice went on the balcony and
shouted for the Garibaldians to come to
his assistance, but his appeal was ig
nored. At first he declined to accompany
the project of police and continued his
volleys of abuse, until the project sum-
moned the gen d'armes when Felice Of
fered to go quietly.