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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

Official list, showing the number of
delegates which the different cities,
towns and plantations are entitled to-
90 cities, 421 towns, and rs plantations,
entitled to 1926 delegates.
Republican State Committee,
Augusta. Maine. May 2, 1895
The basis of representation in the call
for the Republican State convention to
be held at Augusta. Tuesday. June g.
1888. for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for Governor to be supported
at the September election.
Each city, town and plantation will
be entitled to one delegate and for each
IS votes cast for the Republican candi-
date for Governor in 1896, an additional
delegate, and for a fraction of 40 votes
in excess of 10 votes a further addi-
tional delegate.
That there may be no misunderstand-
ing. the secretary Of the committee has
made classification of delegates based
upon this representation. The town nr
plantation which threw "a votes is, IN
der this call. only entitled to one dele
gate. In order to get second delegate
it must have thrown IS votes for the
Republican candidate for Governor in
1896 The fraction of 40 votes to give
another delegate, must be in excess Of
10 votes.
1t is hoped that if any errors are
discovered in the list they will be
promptly reported to the secretary SO
that all mistakes may be corrected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20

The best fluid you can use in order to
get rid of sunburn is buttermilk laid upon
the face and let dry there before you retire
at night; then wash off in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20
GARDINER. MAINE.
ICE.

Having purchased the business and
good Will of the Peoples Ice Company !
am prepared to deliver ice in any qlian-
tity desired. Prices as low as the low
est. Place your orders now with nc
Peopie's Ice Company. Drop a card ~
leave your orders al Purinton Bros. coal
9it'te; or with driver on delivery wagon.
The best of service guaranteed y n
Getchell, 10 Grove ST. navlt d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-20

]. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
HGBsON's BROTHER HAZED.
Made Him Publicly Hecite the En-
PLOTS of the Merrimac Hero
New York LetterD

,
To modest man nothing is more
dreadful than the recital of his own
or his family's merits. Young James
Marcellus Hobson, Jr., is modest, and,
therefore, when the West Pointers sought
the most painful form of hazing 70 iniiict
on him they made him read the news
paper articles that recOunted his brother $
exploits aloud 10 the assembled classes.
When the name "Hobson" occurred
they made him point with his index finger
TO his breast and say, That is me-
Then, too, he must memorize the article
and be ready TO recite IT with appropriate
gestures upon the first call.
Roses do not strew the path Of younger
brothers Of great men. The American l.
against giving credit that isn't earned
and paid for in sterling merit. Cadet
Hobson, Of the fourth class, known
among their fellows as the "Plebes." is
now engaged in expiating the unpardon-
able sin OF having a brother who IS dis
tinguished before he himself has had an
opportunity TO do anything.
James Hobson entered the Academy on
June 18th last, just about the time Rich
mond Pearson Hobson was jumping into
fame. The "Plebe" knew that il is lie
fate Of his kind 10 be hazed and expected
1t, but he was not expecting the precise
new phase of the time-hOnored custom
that came his way. II all happened in
camp during the summer months. as. Nv
custom, haZlng ceases in barracks.
Young HObson, judging from his ap-
pearance, IS not the easiest mark in the
world for such attentions as the upper
class men bestow on the innocents. lie
is nearly six feet tall. broad shouldered.
with dark, strong features, and a square
chin. There Is resolution expressed in
his face that should act as a danger sig-
nal 10 the oyerconhdent. lie comes rom
Alabama, and his voice and manner are
typical Of the southerner.
When he came in yesterday from the
infantry skirmish drill that the fourth
class men have TO undergo. among other
humiliations, he was asked about his
hazing experience. He spoke OF il grave
~, Tor there is certain notable serious.
ness attached TO such things at West
Point.
so they say that I was singled out for
harsn treatment he commenced. Il
wish you'd contradict this report that
creates such a wrong impression. OF
course | went through the usual initla-
uon with the rest. | received no more
attention at the hands of the upper-clas.
man, though than was my share
Whatever notice / got the others got
and l am certain my family connection
had no influence in the matter whatevs~
l must say that the men Of the higher
classes did nothing in their treatment
me that was not perfectly gentlemanly."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
Danger Of Complications.

CNew York Journal of Commerce)
We observe with some apprehension
that the President has ordered the navi-
cation laws applied to Porto Rico. though
this is subject TO congressional action,
and with the announcement of this is
the prediction that it may be some time
before they are extended 10 Hawaii be-
cause the President has no war powers
there. and that they may never be ex-
tended to the Philippines The last is re-
assuring so far as it goes. but IT does not
go very far. In annexing these islands
We are interfering with existing COM
merce in which European nations are in
terested, and it would be the higher wis
dom and the broader craftsmanship for
US TO keep our peculiar customs and navi-
cation laws for ourselves. and interfere
as little as possible with the business Of
the rest of the world. a limited number
Of men in the vessel building and vessel
sailing business would be benefited by the
exclusion Of foreign competitors from the
traffic between our ports and the ports Of
these various islands. But this trade is
not analogous TO the coastwse trade, the
exclusion of foreigners from IL is not
necessary for the support of a mercantile
marine as a reserve for the navy: the
real coasting trade is sufficient for that
and in appropriating this trade 10 our
selves We are driving out of it foreigners
who are now engaged in 1t. OF the trade
between our ports and Hawaii twO-thirds
is done in foreign vessels. and when we
declare this a part OF our coastwise trade
We injure considerable foreign business
already IN existence Our present polic--
is bringing us into very close relauons
with other maritime nations. and Il will
serve our best interests in the long run
TO have as little friction as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
THE MADMAN's NICrIAL
LIEUTENANT HODsoN LIoNIzED.
Hero of the Merrimac Passes a VERY
Busy Day.
philadelphia Tlmes-ZlthJ

AEulldQtlplild i Alltc- -tLLl.I
Naval-Constructor Richmond T. Hob.
son, the hero of the Merr.mag, had
busy day yesterday receiving friends and
making a number of calls. besides view
ms the, sights Of the city. When seen
at the Walton he said IL was O. great
pleasure 10 him 10 be here for the jubilee.
but he added he was anxious % eet ODD
70 Washington 10 learn how far Doe is .0
receive help IN the work he is now DOM,
at Santiago in raising the sunken Spanish
Warships.
What l propose 10 do" he sald 's 90
build a cOfferdam around the E.zclya
pump out the water, and raise her into
a dry-dock. Above the protective deck
she is not in a much worse condition
than the Teresa, which is now 0n her w-y
here, but the damage below seems ,0 nave
been more extensive. The gases Wl1l
formed at the time of the explosion seem
10 have been unable TO force ter Way
through the protection deck or tls sides
OF the vessel. Doubtless the weight oi
the water had something 70 do with ,as-
They, therefore, forced their way .o.e
and aft and blew out the bulkheIls aui
did other damage. Strange % say. Doe
boilers and engines appear 20 De- lu y.y
good condition and but slightly injured
The means 1 propose 10 employ io plNp
hel out is by compressed air. The p9st
Of the necessary apparatus will os about
500. 600 the labor about 100000 ana .ae
cost of bringing her north about N'"
more. II will then take about million
10 put her into good shape and add Ger
permanently 10 our navy.
THE Colon, which / hope also 90 fi-s'
and bring north. is lying on her beam
ends on a sloping shelf al some distance
from the shore. Nearly every naval csc
pert who has seen her declares that Do is
impossible 20 raise her. But thanks u
my success with the Teresa, the ariall-
ment seems TO Lave gained confidence A
me, and l hope 70 persuade DC 90 .et me
try my hand.
Il see no reason to suppose that / can-
not also save the Mercedes and t.e
Oquendo. At any rate, We can save ,h.f
guns. and these are all OF the lates, p4.-
tern and can be made servlced0.c.
After luncheon, Lieutenant Hooson wont
20 Germantown. where ne was tAe guest
OF DIR. and Mrs. McCuen Smith. of Wes-
Cheton avenue. Several friends w Dr
Smith also were present and met L'.l-
tenant Hobson, who returned 20 The cry
early in the evening. He was accom-
panied by Charles Petit and John d.
Harrer, Of japan.
In the evening he was entertained a-
dinner at the Bellevue by Alr. and Mta.
James II. Sullivan. a number ot a.--
tinguished people clamored 20 meet n.1.
and IL was with difficulty that boz man-
aged 10 get away from his many FRIENDS
20 attend the reception az the Union
League. AS he entered the c.ub-lolse
he was at once recognized and greeted
with hearty applause.
At IL o'clock Lieutenant H0bs0n ana
also the crew OF the Merrimac, were ia,
guests Of the newspaper men OK the eng.
at the Pen and Pencil Club. on Walnut
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
MARCHAND's LEAVING FAsHODA.
Does II Indicate Yielding on
Frances Part:

LONDON, October 29-The morning
newspaper editorials regard Major Mar
chands movement from Fashoda to
Kbartoum as indicative Of a yielding on
The specific question in controversy,
though the position is officially unal.ered.
It is assumed that he will push on TO
Cairo. in order to be in direct communi-
cation with the French Government, and
that on reaching there he will represent
20 Paris the impossiblity Of remaining at
Fashoda under existing conditions, and
will ask authority TO withdraw his en-
tire force.
The first Cabinet minister TO speak pub
licly since the Cabinet Council on Thurs
day is Lord Balfour Of Burleigh Secre-
tary for Scotland. who when addressing
a meeting last evening in Scotland, de-
cared that It was the settled policy Of
the government that the Valley of the
Nile must be Egyptian territory.
Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admi-
rally in Lord Rosebery's cabinet, in
strong speech last night at Greenock. en-
dorsed Lord Salisbury's attitude toward
the Egyptian question.
DE COURCEL AGAIN WITH SANDER
SON
Baron de Courcel, the French Ambas-
sadOr. had another long interview at the
Foreiqn Office yesterday Frday) with Sir
Thom--s Sanderson, permanent Under Sec
rotary of State for Foreign Affairs. and
there is no doubt that important matters
were under discussion.
The rumor was in circulation on the
Paris boulevards yesterday that Major
Marchand would be recalled from Fa-
shoda, but on neither side of the Channel,
certainly not on this side. is any serious
attention paid to the rumor that England
will declare a protectorate over Egypt
The Paris correspondent Of the Stand
ard says: II have excellent authority for
the assertion that Major Marchand left
Fashoda on his own initiative. but that
he will make a request to withdraw the
mission from Fashoda."
The special correspondent OF the Daily
Mail at Omdurman telegraphs: II have
reason to believe that Major Marchand
is waiting for instructions TO withdraw
the French mission from Fashoda."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
WashiugtOn's Good Idea.
Baltimore American)

The people of the city Of Washington
have made up their minds that they
want centennial celebration of their
own. This they propose TO hold two
years hence-in lg00-which will be just
a century since the city became the ac-
tual capital of the nation. Preliminary
meetings have already been held with
this end in view, and, although the plans
for the centennial have not taken def
mite shape, yet public interest has been
aroused, and the people are growing en-
thusiastic over the idea.
Such an anniversary should not be
allowed 10 pass unnoticed. There is
certainly far more reason for its appro-
pirate celebration than could be found
for some of the centennials that have
been held in various parts of the coun-
Try. As the nations capital for the past
century. Washington has been the
scene OF many of the leading events In
the nations history. Congress. which
rules over the people Of Washington.
when IL finds time to do So should look
with favor on the idea, and help ii along
i'm a practical sort Of way. The centen-
Mai could be made not only a great oc-
casion in the history Of the national capt.
tai, but in the history Of the nation itself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29

of mine had fairly compressed the flesh
OF the cats neck into ridges like a screw.
Two hours after the battle the ser
wants informed me that Puss had curled
up and died. l went 10 look al the eel.
expecting Of course, 10 find him departed
TO the land Of eel spirits, but instead he
was moving stifiiy around the aquarium.
and evidently on the high road TO re-
coVery. As a matter of fact. he did fully
recover within two or three days. and
is now disporting himself as gayly as ever
III the fountain basin.
What started the remarkab BILE battle
is a matter Of mere conjecture but it
seems 20 me the only logical conclusion
is that Puss was fishing with her paw in
the water, when the eel came along and
was seized in her claws. Ii was a COM
paratiyely easy matter TO draw him out
but l suppose in squirmihg around he
managed to get his stout coils over her
neck, and took a twist which all the cat S
clawing and scratching could not make
him a bqpdOu 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
Peace in India.
(ScottIsh- AmerlcanD


Lord Elgin leaves as a legacy to his
young successor. Lord Curzon, as Vice
roy in India, perfect peace; so the latter
could not enter upon his career there UNI
der more hopeful auspices. Not only is
the plague ended, but the famine also,
and all reports concur in stating that the
crops throughout India will be abundant
this year.
The influence Of the fanatical priest
hood among the Afrids has steadily de-
clined since the close of the late war,
and, in particular, Mullah Saiyid AlIbar
dhe Mad Mullah'D who fomented the
original rising. is now discredited. IN
stead. Of going to war with Britain, the
Afridis are now eager TO enlist in Indian
regiments: and If it is decided, IS now
proposed, to increase the strength Of the
Khaibar Rifles 10 200 or 1900 r1en, there
Will be no difficulty in obtaining recruits.
The Afridis acknowledge that any
rising against British rule in India would
be altogether hopeless, and they are now
mbued with a strong feeling in tsvor OF
permanent peace. Experience however.
has taught the authorities how easily
these frontier tribes are melted 10 re-
dress mere fancied wrongs. and so, not
wthstanding the peaceful prospects. all
necessary precautions have Been ken.
A British brigade, under Colonel Eyer
ton. holds Landi Kotal in the Khaibar
Pass, while the security Of the pass
thence TO Jamrud is entrusted 20 the
Khaibar Rifles referred 10, who are ma
tive levles During the trouble "A few
deserters from that regiment carried of
their weapons and these are row in the
hands OF the khasiogi section Of the
Zakha-khels, who nave always been trou-
besome, but Colonel Egerton has order
ed that there weapons be returned. ard
they are being returned, Though slowly
The outlook IN other parts Of the north
west frontier is also reported as peaceful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
A Whales Revenge.


A widely-known and feared devil-ish
has It's headquarters In the Northern pa
clfc, mostly along the American coast
especially affecting the Gulf OF California
This huge creature is a mammal. one OF
the great whale family. really a roraual
OF medium size and moderate yield Of
oil. Only the elite Of the Yam
kee whalemen, dexterous and daring as
are all the tribe. can hope TO get 10 wind
ward" OF the diabolically cunning giants
whom they abuse with such fluent and
frequent flow OF picturesque profanity
IL is a peculiar characteristic of this ami
NAL that ii seems ever on the alert
scarcely exposing for one moment its
broad back above the sea surface when
rising TO spout, and generally travelling
unlike all It's congeners, not upon. but
few feet below. the water. For this rea-
son, and in this fishery alone the whalers
arm themselves with iron-shafted mar
poons. I'm order 10 strike with greater
force and certainty OF direction whale
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29
BRITAIN IN EGYPT.
NO GROUND FOR REPORT OF DE.
cIsIoN on PRoTEcTORATE.
WHAT The CABINET DID DECIDE.
Narchand Must BE Withdrawn I'm
conditionally-Itf In Left for France
10 Take Measures That May Preci-
pitatc Conflict.
plate Conflict

LONDON, october 2s.-There does not
seem TO be the slightest ground for the
report Of yesterday that the British Cabi-
net had decided 70 declare protectorate
Of Great Britain over Egypt. 1t was
based solely on a London dispatch to the
Paris Soir
The Pail Mall Gazette summarizes the
result OF the meeting Of the Cabinet as
follows:
Il. Marchand must be withdrawn I'M
conditionaily, and no undertaking or
promise can be given 10 discuss the ques-
lions raised by France in regard TO ac-
cess 10 the Nile and such like.
''2. When Marchand is withdrawn IL will
be determined whether the questions
raised admit of discussion, and under
what conditions the discussion can be
proceeded with.
EVERY FACILITY FOR WITHDRAW
AL
"3. Every possible facility will be af-
forded TO assist in Marchand's withdraw
al. by whichever route selected.
"a. II Marchand is not withdrawn there
will be no interference with his remain
ing at Fashoda, nor date fixed for MS
withdrawal. Necessarily. however rein
forcements will not be permitted to reach
him. He will be treated courteously, as
a foreign visitor, and will be regarded
in no other light.
20. Therefore. 1t is left TO France 10
adopt any active measures TO precipitate
a conflict"
The Pail Mall Gazette adds that 1t has
good reason 10 believe that while Russia
has counselled France to tide over the
difficulty and avoid war, she has prom
ised 10 throw her weight in the scale. at
no distant date. for the purpose Of bring
ing the whole Egyptian question, and
the British occupation Of Egypt, TO the
front for settlement.
MARCHAND AT KHARTOUM.
CAIRO October 2S.-Major Marchand
arrived at Khartoum to-day. 1t is said
the Major deemed 1t necessary to per-
sonally bring 10 Cairo the unfinished por-
ton Of his report of his explorations.
CAPTAIN German was left in command
Of the French mission at Fashoda.
Major Marchand left Fashoda on Sun
day. and arrived at Khartoum this morn
ing. He leaves for Cairo tomorrow.
FAsHODA QUESTION.
As other Frenchmen remain at Fashoda,
Major Marchands departure from there
Is not considered as a settlement OF the
question regarding that place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-29

(New York Correspondence Philadelphia
Press)

lNcN lOfh correspondence Philadelphia
Press)
a day or two ago a wooden bridge
spanning a creek d creek that crossed a
highway not far from Troy was sold to
representatives Of Roswell 2. Flower Tor
Sl5U.0cO.
1t seemed a great price TO pay for the
bridge, and 1t would have been an sx-
travagance were il not for the fact tina.
this bridge was in special demand and
the owners OF IL were able 70 gain an I'M
contemplated profit by reason OF this de-
sire 10 own IL
It's purchase opened the eyes OF people
in the Valley of the Upper Hudson and
has brought quick understanding to
capitalists in this city OF d scheme con
ceived By former Governor Flower, and
supported by those associates OF his who
have discovered in the commercial use Of
electricity the possibility Of greater pronts
than railway corporations can return.
The purchase OF this bridge Is, II is
understood. the last act in the control
by Flower and his friends OF what viii
before long be found 10 be complete
trolley line from New York city 20 Al
bany and Troy The distance is $50
miles.
The line Is to parallel the Hudson
River railroad II runs through historic
country and. what is OF more conse-
ouepce 10 former Governor Flower,
through a populous country The COM
Notion OF the line involves the concen-
ration into the control OF single cor
noration OF all the trolley interests In
New York state east OF the Hudson
river.
What this means in the way OF invest
mont II canital and employment for me-
ehanics and more humble labor can be-
easily understood
II means also great activity In the
works OF those corporations which manu-
sacture electrical supplies. But II does
not mean much that Is pleasant for the
directors Of the New York Central rail-
road IN contemplate. They have already
had unhappy experience the vicinity
on Troy and Albany
Not along ago the most profitable part
- the business OF the Delaware and Hud-
sor railway corporation vas that which
was obtained from passengers between
troy and three or four large villages
',w miles north. To-day that business
is ruined.
The trolley has absorbed the whole
II Il. and II is reasoned that II the cleo
tric current can tempt interurban passen-
gers away from the steam cars IN that
manner there II will be likely 20 do the
same thing all along the Hudson Valley.
from Troy 10 New York city