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The Progress., 1897-09-25
WAS WEDNESDAYS ELECTION
HELD ACCORDING TO LAW?

""The best laid schemes O. mica and mon
Gang AFT a-gley."
While THE PROGRESS is always
willing to bow to popular will, 1t
will as readily resent an injustice
to the public and adopt any hon.
orable means to circumvent an Op-
preston on the public veal. APP
propos, and the election Wednes-
day been participated in by rep
resentative number of our taxpay-
ers, the legal question which it now
raises in reference to that election
would in all probability have news
er been resorted to.
"The voice of the people is the
supreme law" is usually a safe
motto. And, as rule, when the
people have spoken, after
thoughtful consideration of a SUBJ
ject, minor technicalities should be
waived. But the railroad election
presents no such condition.
One who was an observer at all
was forced to note the activity dis
played by those who were the
prime movers in the Edenborn
road. Carriages dashed hither and
thither conveying workers who
were seeking out those who were
willing to vote for the measure and
carrying them to the polls.
They made a good fight and no
doubt secured everyone who could
be induced to go, Or give thei r
proxies, to cast their votes for the
project. Anyone who knows sew
eral of the main actors in it's pro-
motion knows as we'll that they
leave no stone unturned to get out,
at elections, every person who can
vote and who is willing to vote
their Way.
And after all this effort this con-
slant active labor from 6 o'clock in
the morning until in the after
noon; raking and scraping and
pulling and hauling, what was the
catch? 249 out of a tax-paying list
of about I, 400 or not 20 per cent;
representing valuation of 1876
400, about SO 1-3 per cent.
Bear in mind now that this is the
result of energetic personal effort
on elect'o on day and the same zeal
and earnestness of two of the city
daily newspapers which did loyal
work for the movement from it's in
cipiency more than forty days ago.
This much to show that the ma
jority do not want the road. That
they consider the tax an IMPOSE
ton and feel that it is a waste of
money to pay $4,000 for it. And
taking this view of the case THE
PROGRESS feels itself justified in
L 4
The Progress., 1897-09-25

It is said that while Reed slept
the railroad Lobbyist got through a
discriminating bill against articles
shipped through Canadian ports.
The Progress., 1897-09-25

Sabine parish should feel proud
of this condition. At a recent ses-
sion of the grand jury not true
bill was returned.
The Progress., 1897-09-25

If the Valley railroad is found to
be an advantage to Shreveport
THE PROGRESS will be most agree
ably surprised.
The Progress., 1897-09-25

THE PROGRESS never waits to
see which is the popular side and
boost that one.
The Progress., 1897-09-25

The fellow who tickles must
himsel be tickled, or there is dead
sure to be a row.
The Progress., 1897-09-25

The Public Veal is a lost iden-
tity these days.
The free expression of the popu-
lar will should govern.
Expose mans hypocrisy, and
he becomes your relentless enemy.
Self interest will frequently
make polished liars out of good
men.
The excuse of Mr.. Ego is always
all-sufficient, that of Mr.. Littleyou,
never.
The fellow who ticAles must
himself be tickled, or there is dead
sure to be row.
THE PROGRESS never waits to
see which is the popular side and
boost that one.
If the Valley railroad is found to
be an advantage to Shreveport
THE PROGRESS will be most agree
ably surprised.
Sabine parish should feel proud
of this condition. At a recent ses-
sion of the grand jury not true
bill was returned.
1t is said that while Reed slept
the railroad LOBBYIST got through a
discriminating bill against articles
shipped through Canadian ports.
What has the administration
press to say about Federal Judges
issuing injunctions against the
peaceable assemb bling of miners?
l.
The Progress., 1897-09-25

The excuse of Mr.. Ego is always
all-sufficient, that of Mr.. Littleyou,
never.
The Progress., 1897-09-25
Dealers in.

SPECIALTIES: Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, c
Sash, Doors and Blinds; all the very lowest price
teed. Special Prices in carload lots. DdrFree
Lots. We can and will make it to your interest
Yards on Mcneil and Lake SITS. Telephe
Wood Yard. P. A.
The Progress., 1897-09-25

Self interest will frequently
make polished liars out OF good
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
IN THE HOUSE.
Discriminating Duties on Foreign Vessels
The Civil Government Of Alaska.

Washington. July 22-When the
House met. today, Dalzell. Rep, Penn.
presented from the committee on WAYS
and means a bill to authorize the Pres-
dent to suspend in part or in whole,
the discriminating duties imposed on
the vessels of foreign countries which
grant similar exemptions to our vessels.
He explained that the existing Mexican
laws imposed discriminating duties on
vessels carrying lumber and general
cargo but exempted those carrying
coal
AS the President had no authority to
suspend duties on vessels carrying coal.
Cardiff and Wales now monopolized
the coal trade of Mexico, which proper
ly belonged to the coal mines of Ala
bama, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
This bill was designed to allow partial
suspension of duties. The passage of
the bill was advocated by Underwood,
Dem, Alabama; Wheeler. Dem, Ala
bama; McMillin, Dem, Tennessee. and
Ridgely, Pop, Kansas.
The bill was passed.
Lacey. Rep, Iowa, secured unani-
nous consent for the consideration of
a bill to amend the act creating a civil
government in Alaska. 1t was identi-
cal with the bill passed by the House
at the last session, creating surveyor
general and a register and receiver of
the general land office. 1t. however,
contained an additional feature en-
towering the President to create an
additional land district.
Lacey explained that the Yukon val
ley gold discoveries rendered an addi-
tional land office imperative. In
answer to question he said the gold
fields lie both in the United States and
British North America. The Klondyke
region was in Canada. The bill was
passed.
The House then on motion of Dingley,
took recess until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
LAW COURT At portland.
Androscoggin. kennebec and Sagadahoc
County Cases Under Consideration.

Portland. July GIN Che law court.
this afternoon, the following Andro-
scoggin cases were considered:
Charles N. Warren, petitioner for
habeas corpus. exceptions taken by
petitioner. Argued orally. McGilli-
cuddy & Morey for petitioner; w. H.
Judkins. county attorney.
George w. Lane VS.. city of Lewiston.
for report. Argued orally. Newell q
SHELTON; Harry Manser.
Samuel NJ Libby VS.. Charles H
Haley, aph., motion and exception by
defendant. Argued orally. Noble &
Crockett; Newell & SHELTON
kennebec county-The Maine Trust
q Banking Co, in behalf of self and
other creditors, VS.. Southern Loan x
Trust Co, ct ais. On report. Argued
in writing. Heath & Andrews.
Symonds, Snow e. Cook: Bird & Brad
Icy, b. d. & II. NJ. Verrili, Charles l..
Hutchinson. Thos l.. Talbot; II. NJ
Heath, pro. Sc, Weston Lewis, pro Sc.
SaGadahoc county-Maine Water Co.
VS.. VIM. w. Pendexter. Dismissed
from law docket. N. e. Hogan; F. L.
Staples
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
ON GENERAL PRINCIPLES.
Kentucky Man lynched by Citizens on Account
Of General Bad Character.

Louisville, July PA special from
Madisonville, KY, to the Evening Post.
says the body of Ephriam- Brinkley.
who lives several miles from this city,
was found dangling from a limb near
his home, this morning. He had been
lynched during the early part of the
morning by mob of about 40 citizens.
who determined to put an end to his
existence on general principles.
Several weeks ago, Thomas Croullias.
a well-to-do citizen of the neighbor-
hood, was assassinated. Brinkley was
suspected on account of his evil repu-
tation, but no evidence could be found
to connect him with the crime. 1t is
supposed that because of his general
bad character and to prevent a recur-
renee of such killings as that of Croul-
las, Brinkley was lynched
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
DEAD IN THE FIELD.
3 'dy Of Asa Stewart Of Palmyra. MISSING
Since July 7. Found.

Pittsfield, July 22.-The dead body of
action of the suns fierce rays and the
descending rains of the past two weeks.
was located Within a short distance Of
much Travelled highway in Palmyra.
and reported Thursday morning. 10
Coroner Llewellyn Parks and Or. f. A.
Porter of this place, by c. W. Holm
stead. member of the board OF select
men of Palmyra
He was East seen July 7. The coroner
decided that an inquest was unneces-
sary, Or, Porter concluding that death
was due to heart disease and heat
nrastratton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
MARY BRYAaT Common DEAD.
The Aged Mother Of Ex-Gov. Conner Passes
Away at Home in Fairfield.

Waterville. July 22.-Mary Bryant
Conner, age 81. died at her home in
Fairfield. Thursday morning at 8
O'Clock. Mrs Conner was the mother of
eX-Gov. Selden Common. United States
Pension agent at Augusta. In 1894 she
married William Common. a wealthy and
prominent lumberman of Maine. To
them We're born six children, all living.
today. being Mrs. William Brooks of
Havcrhill Mass, Selden Conner, Virgil
Common and Misses Linda, Lizzie and
Lucia Common of Fairfield. Mrs. Con
nor had been i'll for some months though
the end was very unexpected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
WORK OF iNCEkDiARY.
Bold Attempt 10 Burn Buildings Of Geo. Sim
onds Of South Norridgewock.

South Norridgewock. July 22.-fSpec-
Tuesday evening, that had all the APP
pearance of being an incendiary's work
IT was in the stable of George Simond
on Main street, and ii was discovered
in season to check it before it had
gained much Roadway. Burned
matches We're found about the stable.
None of the Simonds family are now in
town, and the house has been closed Off
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
THE OLD WAGES RESTORED.
Ma'ne Central Employees Receive Wages Of
Prior to 1893 Reduction.

Portland, July 22.-During the year
1893 cut of 10 per cent was made By
the management of the Maine Central
railroad IN the wages of train men and
section men. This rule was not. how
ever, long in vogue for only a few
months afterwards, half of the 10 Der
cent cut was restored. There has dur
WIG the last several months been such
an increase in business that now the
remaining per cent. has been restored.
The recent order went into effect on the
first day of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
RICHMOND.
Independent Hose Co. Training for Portland
Muster-ice Houses Blown Down.

Richmond, July 22-(SpecaD-The In
dependent Hose Co. is practicing for the
meeting of the Maine State Firemens
Association at Portland, Aug 10 and %
The boys expect to bring home prize.
ard Chief Engineer J. c. Fkigg figures on
their making a good showing.
A set of ice houses at Reeds rocks
Dresden. owned by w. II. Gannett of Au-
gusta, were blown down by the wind,
Wednesday night. The buildings We're in
q dilapidated condition.
Miss Belle Young of Auburn, formerly
OF richmond. has been visiting friends in
town. this week.
Miss Hattie Whitney of Gardiner. is
passing few days with relatives in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
A SINGULAR COINCIDENCE.
.142 W. 46 62'' Is About where Andree Was
Expected to Be Heard From.

London, July 22.-Keen interest is felt
in geographical circles here as TO the re-
SUBJ of Andrees polar expedition, and
this IS greatly increased by the arrival OF
the pigeons at Soevde and at TromsOc
Island, though there is some doubt as to
whether either bird came from Andree.
II Is a curious fact that the Inscription
'1i2 w. 1852 agrees exactly with the
geographical location from which the
London experts believed they might hear
from Andree at about this time
There is no special anxiety felt here as
to Andree's fate, because even if the bal
loon comes to grief Aniree will be no
worse off than hansen WAS after leaving
the Fran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23


of the new senator from Tennessee.
Thomas Il. Turley. who succeeds the
late Senator Harris, We're presented to
the Senate, today, by his associate, Mr..
Bates. Mr. Turley was then escorted
to the Vice Presidents desk where thu
oath of office was duly administered.
Tillman offered resolution discharg-
ing the committee on contingent ex-
penses from consideration of his reso-
luton for an investigation of alleged
senatorial sugar speculation. Before
anything could be said Jones of Nevada
presented a report from the committed
on the same resolution.
Tillman was quickly on his feet ask,
ing that the report be read. He did
not want it side tracked by any parlia-
mentary device and he wished TO securs
direct vote on the resolution. Gal
lingcr, y. H.. q member of the commit
tee. suggested that the resolution would
go 20 the calendar and be reached In
its proper order.
Tiilman insisted on having ii read.
Gallinger objected. the presiding Of
ficer holding that single objection
was sufficient to prevent the reading
Then Tillman moved that the report
be read, and on a viva voce vote tn.
motion was lost and the resolution
went To the calendar.
Allison asked that the tariff confer
ence report be taken up but was met
with several measures which senators
desired to hurry through I'm anticipa
ton of the adjournment of Congress
Allison would not yield and Allen
finally made an issue by moving to
take up the bill for non-partisan com
mission to inquire into questions affect
ing agriculture and labor The motion
was lost, and without further delay tn,
consideration of the tariff report pro-
ceedcd
Chiffon of Texas. took the floor for a
speech against the bin as whole with
an analytical criticism of the sehed-
ules in detail. Concerning the sugar
schedule he said ii was 50 divised as
to make it difficult to determine the
benefits conferred. The main point was
Is TO the loss suffered by the people
and after a calculation Chiffon con
cluded that the Sugar Trust would be,
enabled by the bill to charge the peo-
pie ! cent per pound more for sugar
THAN under the present law He said
the agricultural schedule ought to be
known as the Fraud schedule" as ii
was designed to be deceptive to the
farmer
In connection with Chiltons discus
sion of the agricultural schedule, Till
man was drawn into vehement argu-
tl,..l no,
on agricultural products. The Sout h
Carolina senator declared that the i'm
position of such bounty was the most
effective means of destroying the entire
protective system. for if the farmer got
one drop of blood in his mouth he
would want to swallow the whole
carcass" and it would end in scram-
Bile, overturning the whole system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
Or. EkHoLA skePHcAl.
Hardly Thinks tina. the RiyIke Pigeon Was
Sent by Andree.

Stockholm July 22-Dr. Ekhoia who
was associated with Andree in the pro-
Jected balloon expedition of LAST year.
does not believe that the carrier pigeon
caught on Tuesday in Rifyllie with a
silver ring on one of its fee, and the mes
sage, North pole. liI w. 1872 on its
wings. Is one of Andree's pigeons. which
do not wear silver rings on their legs, and
they have ''Andree' stamped on their
wings.
Moreover. he Is confident that Andree
would not send such an obscure message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
PORTLAND'S VISITORS.
Granite State Board OF Trade Shown Beauties
Of Casco Bay.

Portland. July 22.--The New Hamp
invitation of the local board, were
given trolley car ride about the city,
note. At 10 o'clock a sail down the bay
was enjoyed, where all the places of in
terest were pointed out. At noon a
shore dinner was partaken of at the
Peaks Island house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
More Buildings Tor North vassaIboro.

Waterville. July 22-Robert Proctor
contractor, broke ground, Thursday.
Tor 1ve tenement houses at North Vas
saiporo, Tor William Reynolds of this
ci.y. Ihey VIII be occupied by the help
oI the North Vassalboro Wooden Co.
The outlay will be between $4,000 ana
s6O0O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
WILL EXTEND THE MILL.
Newport Wooden Co To Enlarge Mill Plant
at Cost Of Some $4,000.

Waterville. July 22.-The Newport
Wooden Co of Newport, is to at once
add extensive additions to lis mill
hands. A second story of wood 65x125
will be built. A wing 27xG5 of two
added, also q large store house. The
outlay will amount to some $12.0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23

piack lst or medical colleges has
1911 announced IN Indiana. and the
naa,ies OF iities or Il so called colleges.
i n,.s' SCHOOLS or universities are given,
usI'iofnds from which will not be recog-
nized by that state or allow the hnL,ars
TO practice medicine in Indiana. MANY
OF Inese institutions have very high
s.uhaing names, and are located In II
states. Maine contributes one in the oIn
pruidic University which once did a
floursshing business in Lewiston, where
doctors were turned out in about three
weeks by paying good price for sheep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
ANOTHER plDGEON
Purporting to Come from Or.
Andree at the North Pole.
Caught at Tromsoe--lnscription Sa;s
North Pole Passed, 18TH"
But Or. Ekhola Is Rather Scepiical- nuch
Interest at London.

London, July PA special from
Copenhagen says that a carrier pigeon
has been caught in the vicinity OF
Tromsoe island. near the north point
of Norway. with the following stamped
upon il wings:
North pole passed. 15th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, July 22.-The following
changes in the Maine postal service are
announced:
Route 1881. Ellsworth to Southwest
Harbor. From July "a. 1897, change
service so as to embrace and supply
Mount Desert, between Ellsworth and
Southwest Harbor. without change in
distance.
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23

On Monday. Stephen Kelley, John Mel
ligan, Edward Coppinger and Patrick
Michigan. who were riding toward Ban
gur on a Maine Central handclr, were
thrown from The track by rocks placed
there by boys and rolled over steep en-
bankment. along with the car. Nobody
was hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23

Burdock Blood Bitters never fails 70
cure all impurities Of the blood from a
common pimple to the worst scrofula
SORE
mon. wed. frikWkv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23

The harness races at the Capitol City
Driving park Concord, n. IL, were again.
postponed, Thursday, on account Of bad
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
= when In New York Make your home nj
HOTEL ALBERT.

For that's Just what It isan elegant
quiet refined home Noted especially
for two things, viz:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
Comfort and Service.
mn -. ana University III.

Rooms sf0o up, Restaurant prices rea-
sonablc Particular attention given to
ladies' travelling alone. Kennebcc Journal
on file at this hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-23
55th CONGRESS-.
TiIIman Is Willing to Drop
His Sugar Investigation. : :
Senators Anxious to Rush Through
Measures Delay Tariff Debate.
The Bill Finally Taken Up and Chiffon
Speaks Against Il.

Washington, July 22.-The credentials
of the new senator from Tennessee.
Thomas Il. Turley, who succeeds the
late Senator Harris, We're presented to
the Senate, today, by his associate, Mr..
Bates. Mr.. Turkey was then escorted
to the Vice Presidents desk where the
oath of office was duly administered.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-03
MOUNTAIN RETREAT SANITORIUM.

A quiet, homelike resort for invalids.
tourists and those seeking rest and
recreation Baths, Electricity, Mas
sage. etc. Rooms in Main Building or
In Cottages.
Special ward for the treatment of
Lung Troubles and Consumption.
For further information, address,
MOUNTAIN RETREAT SANITORIUM
Box 432, Honolulu, III. 1.
Telephone 1857.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-03

son next year. The company will pay
81 per ton for beets at the factory.
Contracts will also be made whereby
the company will absorb the freight
charges to the extent of 90 cents per
ton, provided the beet grower will sub
scribe for stock 10 the extent of SO for
each acre of beets contracted for.
1t is estimated that the product of
5400 acres of land will be required to
keep the factory in operation from
September % to February l. Estimat-
ing the average yield per acre at ten
tons, which experience has demon
strated is about the proper figure, this
amount of land will supply $4,000 tons
of beets. Under ordinary conditions
this amount of beets will yield 5400
tons of sugar and 900 gallons of
syrup to be made into high-wines or
vinegar.
The profit to the farmer is estimated
at $25 per acre, figured in this way:
Experience shows that the cost of rails
ing beets. is about $40 per acre, with
an average yield of ten tons per acre;
at 81 per ton the farmer would receive
$40 for his beets, and the value of the
tops as food for stock is estimated at
So per acre.