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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
The President Appointed Guardian.

Canton. o.. March 1a.-President Nc
Kinley has been appointed guardian of
John D. New. and Kate d. Barber.
The president is the children's uncle.
They. with the adult children of Mr..
and Mrs. Barber. are heirs to property
left by George d. Saxton. for whose
murder Anna e. George will soon be
tried.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15

Washington. March 13.-Rear Ad-
miral Higginson has declined the pro-
motion offered him by the department
on the ground that his services have
not been Of such conspicuous merit as
to warrant 1t. Lieutenant Aaron Ward
has also declined promotion because he
would by accepting II prevent his
classmate from ever reaching flag rank.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
MRS. CODY is DISCHARGED.
Her Release Satisfactory to the Gould
Heirs.

AAcT ReiedSe satisfactory 10 the
Heirs.
Albany, n. Y, March 13.-Mrs. Mar
garet Z. Cody who was declared guilty
Of the charge of blackmail preferred by
the Gould heirs, has been discharged
by the court on her own recognizance.
The courts action was applauded by
the spectators. District Attorney Dyer
said the jury had instructed him to rec
ommend to the court that the sentence
be suspended. and that she be allowed
to go free. Judge Gregory said that
in view of her age. and the fact that
she had already spent nearly year in
Jail. he felt justified in acceding to the
request. Mrs Cody wept- freely. 1t is
understood that the release of Mrs.
Cody was satisfactory to the Goulds.
Mrs. Cody left for her home in Denver.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
British steamer A.hore.

Amsterdam, March 1.-THE British
steamer Start. Captain Wetherell from
New Orleans Feb. Is for Hamburg is
ashore on Texel island. one of the ISL
ands separating the North sea from the
zuider zee. The. fate Of the crew is not
known,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
WANTED!

Reliable man in this vicinity to open
a small office and handle my goods.
Position permanent and good pay. Ii
your record is O. X. here is an opening
for you. Kindly mention this paper
when writing.
A. T. rlOrris. Cincinnati, 0.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
Dsngerous Count erfeit silver.

Shamokin. Pa. March s.-Banks,
stores and the postoffice were yesterday
flooded with counterfeit dollars bearing
dates of 1879. 1882. and 1884. and having
such q good ring that bank officials who
sent some Of the dollars to the national
treasury for examination think thecoins
contain moro silver than the genuine
yr0ney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
CAN on the women,s CLUBS.

Atlanta, Ca. March s.-Mrs. Rebecca
ID. Lowe. president of the Women's Fed
Grafton of Clubs. has issued circular
letter to the presidents Of the 525 clubs
in the federation in which she calls on
the clubs to enter the labor fight in be-
half of women.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
Fortune Awaiting Him.

st. Louis. March 9.--At the request
Of William and Joseph Borschiz Of Buff
falo, N. Y. the police are searching
for Michael Borschiz. their father. A
fortune Of 100000 has been left him
The elder Borschiz came to St. Louis ir
1874 but the police can find no trace
of him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
Costly Fire at Boston.

Boston. March "a large four and
one-half-story building occupied by a
dozen firms. and numbered from IS to
65 Charlestown street. north end. was
practically destroyed by fire. causing q
loss estimated at $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
Execution Of john franklin.

Glasgow. KY. March l.-John Frank
lin was hanged at 7:l0 a. m. for the
murder of his mother-in-law. Mrs.
Bowles. A great crowd was in the
town. but only a limited number was
admitted to the Enclosure to witness the
execution. Franklin professed' to have
experienced religion and stepped to the
scaffolding smiling.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
The Homestead

Established than
Ably special depart
authority cattle Sheepmen daymen
these various lines while the farmer finds it an ALMOST
love its Home department We readers last Regular
nrcp
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15

Mention this Journal, as Adv. 10 inserted as
our Contribution. ~,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-15
he Special Farmers Institute Edition.

The most remarkable of the Farmers institute in
Of practical farm oic discussed each issue by Of
he farmers forum in which all readers invited to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
P0INCARE IS HOPEFUL.
Doing His Best to Form a Cabinet for
Pres. loubet.

Paris, June 1i.-Presidcnt Loubet re
ceived NJ. Poincarc, this morning, for
the purpose Of instrusting him with the
task of forming 4 new cabinet. NJ.
POincare asked for time to deliberate.
Later in the day it was announced
that NJ. Poincare had requested the
President to grant him until tomor-
row to form cabinet, as he has been
unable to see certain statesmen he is
DESTROYS Of consulting.
NJ. Poincare Is continuing his efforts to
form Il cabinet, but meets with numerous
difficulties. lie has been especially de-
sirous Of having NM. Bourgeois. krantz
ana Delcassc in the ministry. NJ. BOur-
gcois declines to abandon his mission t.
The Hague, NJ. Dclcasse declines To- take
anything but the foreign office portfolio.
while NJ. PpinCare wants him at the min
iStrY Of The interior or the ministry "
marine; and VI. krantZ raises difficulties
concerning the Dreyfus trial, pointing
out that he has already discussed the
matter with NJ. CasimirPericr
1t is understood that several other
prominent men have refused to enter the
cabinet. These rcbuffs are likely to dis
courage NJ. Poincarc who is modest and
inclined to steer clear Of political troubles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
FRANKLIN STATUTE UNVEILED.
statute OF Benjamin Franklin Presented 10
Philadelphia With Elaborate Ceremonies.

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE statue of
Benjamin Franklin, presented to the
city by Justin c. Strawbridge, was un-
yelled, at o'clock this evening. with
appropriate ceremonies. The exercises
were under the auspices of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, the American
Philosophical Society, the Franklin
Institute, the Library Company of
Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania
hospital
"A procession Of students marched
from the university to the Chestnut
street opera house where the Grafton
was delivered by United States Dis
trict Attorney James NJ. Beck Hon.
Josiah Quincy of Boston, made brief
address in which he, said the achieves
mcnts Of Franklin were such as to
cause his memory to be honored by not
one or two cities, but by the entire
world.
The unwilling ceremony in front Of
the post office on Chestnut street fol-
lowed. the cord being drawn by Miss
Margaret Hartman Bache. a descend
ant Of Franklin. Chas. Emory Smith.
postmaster general, made an appro-
pirate address. Mayor Ashbridge ac
ccpted the gift for the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
MIDDLE OFYJULY
Looked Upon As Time Of Final Adjourn
ment of Peace Conference.

The Hague. June 14.-Tt Is now expected
mat the peace conference will not ad-
lpurh before the middle Of July but there
is the additional question of lid accen1
lance by the powers Of the decisions
adopted by the conference. Inc delegates
nave resolved to adjourn their sittings as
soon as their work Is completed and 10
submit the result to their respective gov
ernInents with the request that the dele
gates be empowered to sign a dennite
document
The refusal Of Great Britain to accent
the stIpulations Of the Brussels confer
ence If they are made definitive will not
prevent the other powers from pledging
themselves to action in the matter
There is no doubt that the Brussels con
terence subcommittee will reach q prac-
lcal result. but ii is possible some Of the
powers, while reserving the right to apply
the new stpulations when necessary, NAV
not consent TO bind themselves Herewith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15

combination with any Of the indepen-
dent refineries.
Replying 70 question as to how he
could conduct business at a loss ana still
declare dividends. Mr.. lIavemeyer laugh
ingly declared: "Onc is an executive act
and the other matter Of business"
He closed with protest against what
he called the tariff Determinations agains,
Sugar, reiterating that it was entirely due
TO the feeling against combinations ii
business. The sugar refincrs have never
had a fair hearing at the hands of the
ways and means committee" he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
How 10 Cure 4 Sprain.

Last fall l spraincd my left hip Will Q
handling some heavy boxes. The doc
tor | called on said at first it was i
slight strain and would soon be web.
but it grew worse and the doctor then
said | had rheumatism. 1t continued
to grow worse and | could hardly get
around to work. | went TO drug store
try Chamberlain's. Pain Balm. l tried
it and one-half of a J0-ccHt bottle
cured me entirely. | now recommend
it to all my friends.-F. A. Babcock.
Eric, Pa. 1t is for sale by Jno. Cough
lin, IL Wats. street, druggist
tn. tn, sat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
FIRE IN EAST BOSTON.
Wooden Buildings on Border Street Burned
With Total Loss Of $4,000.

Boston June IA four alarm fire
occurred in East Boston, this after
noon, but as the buildings destroyed
were inexpensive wooden structures.
the total loss will not exceed $4,000.
Four small wooden buildings on Bor-
der street were burned, and five 3story
tenement houses on that street were
scorched 50 badly that the occupants
were obliged to abandon them tempo
rarily. and four dwelling houses on
Meridian street were touched by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
BOsTON's POsTMAS rERsHlP.
Col. Thomas Is Undoubtedly Gu. Even il Health
Is Restored.

Boston. June 1.-THE Post will say. to-
morrow. that COL Henry "A. Thomas T.
no longer postmaster Of Boston.
Today. the 50 days leave of absence
granted him will expire, and it will not be
renewed hy tine post office department at
Washington.
The failure 10 extend the time Of the
postmastcrS leave. pending the outcome
of the course of tTca tmCut which he IS
now undergoing. ami the fact that on
May ~ his bondsmcn took possession et
the Office ana appointed Mr.. Arthur X.
Henderson acting postmaster, is regarded
as a certain indication that even II Col.
Thomas were to recover mis- former Nlgnr-
Gus mind he would not be re-appointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15

WILL FIGHT PAPER TRUST.
Madison Pulp Mills TO Be One TO Fight Inter.
national Paper Co.

Appleton, Wis, june lit is re
ported here that when the Madison,
nv ana Appleton mills of the Manu-
featuring Investment co. arr sold by
tn" receiver, June ., they will BE- pur-
chased ~ COL, Paine ana turned over
to the company which has started a
fight against the International Print
ing Paper Trust Thc mills We're built
by Il company including i'll it's member
ship Grover Cleveland and former Sec
rcturics Of the Navy and War Whit
MANI ana Lamont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
The POPE is ANXIOUS.
Urges Clergy TO Support Republic and Work
for Religion and Country.

Paris, June 1.-THE Figaro ana the
Gaulois published a letter from the
Pope. to the archbishop of Paris, urg-
Ing the clergy 70 take Il rcsolute stand
i'll favor of the republic ana vi order
ana to work unanimously for religion
and prosperity of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
GENERAL VACCINATION RECON-
MENDED.

Boston. June 1.-THE state board OF
health has issued circular to the
health authorities Of cities and towns
on smallpox and vaccination. Inc
board recommends general eXamlha-
ton Of school children before the
schools close for the summer vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
INDIANS PERISHING.
Yukon Indians Hungry and Desperate,
Ready to Massacre Whites.

Vancouver, b. c. June lowing to
the big rush TO the Yukon gold fields.
wild animals that have not been killed
by the prospectors have fled to higher
ground and in consequence the Indians,
deprived of their natural food, are
starving and in many instances ready
to massacre the whites. In one tribe 80
out Of $50 Indians have persisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
DIPLOMAS AWARDED.
University of Maine Seniors
Rewarded for Their Toll.
Commencement Day Exercises in the
Methodist Church, Wednesday.
Degrees in Several Courses Conferred on Glass
OF Forty-two Members.

Orono, Me, June 1.-THE commence
mcnt day exercises Of the University Of
Maine were held in the Methodist
church in Orono. Wednesday. The pro-
grammc includes the following essays:
The Single Tax" Herman Henry Os-
valid, Philadelphia; The Work of
Medical Missions" Oliver Otis Slower,
Freeport, Ne; switzerland, the Mod
ern Republic" Marshall auckland
Downing, Dover Me-. The Americans
as Cnlonizcrs,' Stanley Sidcnsporker,
Warren. Me: Roma Domino Orbis
Tcrrarum." Pearl Clayton Swain.
SkoWhcgan. Me-; Social Evolution.
clinton Leandcr Small, Auburn, Me;
The True Gentlaman,' Reginald Fer
Maid, Orono, Me.
Degrees were conferred upon the fol-
lowing students: Ebrn Pierce Bassctt.
Bangor: Charles Ebert Blackwell, Ply
mouth. Mass; John Wilson Brown,
Brimticld, Mass; Rufus Huudlettc
Carlton, Cedar Grove. Harold Hayward
Clark, Ellsworth; Marshall auckland
Downing, Dover; Erwin Harry Drew.
Bar Harbur; Archer Lewis Grover.
Bethel: William Wallace Nancy, East
port. George Woodman Hcrsey Port
land. Harry Sanford Hcycr, Friend
shin: Hall harrington HoXie Water
Vile; William Bradley Morrill,, Am
herst. Mass: Edwin St. Elmori. Pres
que Isle: Norman Henry oswald, Philh-
delphia. and Edward Everett Palmer,
South Bridgtou. bachelors of mechanic
cal engineering and electricity.
H., F,...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
Commencing. Wednesday.

Commencing, Wednesday, railway
mail service was inaugurated on the
Bangor & AroOstook Railroad, beween
Bangor and Houlton; a new vestibule
combination mail baggage has been re-
ceived by the company and it made its
first run upon the above date. Tha
car will be attached to trains 502 and
500. For the present Clerk Mahonpy
will be in charge. It Il expected that
the regular appointment for the route
will be made within a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
MAINE PIANO FOR CUBA.

]. F. Hughes & Son Of Fox
croft. shipped their first piano
to Cuba, a few days ago. 1t was
to Cardenas. a gentleman of that
place seeing one Of their advertise
ments. wrote a letter Of inquiry which
was soon followed by a check. He
made application for the agency Of all
Cuba This will probably not be the
last shipment to that island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
OHIO DEMOCRATS
Having a Warm Old Time at
Harrisburg Convention.
Eleven Fruitless Ballots for a Candidate
for Supreme Judge.
Kennedy, krebs. Yerkes and Ermjntrou, load
With Many Would bes.''

Harrisburg, Pa, June 14-Four hum
dred and thirty-five representatives Of
the Democracy Of PENNSYLVANIA. met
mere, today, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for supreme court
| Judge, superior court judge and state
| treasurer. Shortly after midnight the
convention adjourned without having
accomplished the first and most inn
| poftant piece of work cut out for them.
namely, the selection Of a candidate for
| supreme judge. The fight appears to
nave narrowed down to Judge Kennedy
81 Allegheny and Judge Ycrkcs Of
BUCKS, unless compromise is reached.
| TWO supreme court judges are to be
| elected in November. one to fill the va
cancy caused by the death Of Judge
| Williams, and the other to succeed
| Chief Justice Stcrrett whose term will
expire in January.
Under the law no election is entitled
To vote for more than one candidate
for the supreme judgship and as there
Will be two elected, each Of the great
parties win have one. Governor Stone
will probably appoint the Democratic
nominee as soon as his nomination is
certified to the state department, in
nee Of the Republican state convention
which Will not meet until August or
September.
Permanent organization was effected
with Charles J. Riley of LyComing, and
the convention after adopting the plat
form proceeded to the nomination Of
candidates for supreme judge. J. J.
Miller Of Pittsburg, presented the
name of Judge John NJ. Kennedy Of
Allegheny.
The following additional names were
presented: Judges Lucicn w. Dolly,
West MorcIand. James W. Ermentrout,
Bnrks, Herman Yerkes, Bucks; CX-
Judge David l.. Krcbs, Clcarfeld: De
witt &. Dewitt. Towanda; IL Il. Dick |
inson. Delaware: George a. Allen, Erie; |
Judges :. l.. Mestersat, Fayette; Peter |
T.. Smith. Lackawanna; Edwin Al |
bright. Lchich. and John Lynch, |
Wilkosbarre; &. Laruc Munson, Viii |
Transport: Simon Z. Wolvcrton, sun |
bury: Judge q. r. Bectcl, Pottsville; |
Judge ". +. Bay Stewart. York; VIM.
Z. Little. Wyoming.
The nominations then closed and III
convention then proceeded to ball6t
The first ballot for supreme judge |
resulted as follows: Albright, &c; Al |
lrhto"h' mi beohteI ~ levitt ~
Dickinson. n; Ermintrout, Al; Kennedy, |
"a: krebs Az; Lynch, 20; Mcstrezat, %; |
MunSoh' IL; smith - - 9''T ~ ar =.
HIT n, -g II. I,,i:..+ ! Ill.,
b"'F' II NuIlt,I' IN l-ill.o'' I ,...,.
'''' ''' -, - e.
name was "I'huIa"H "l'e- 'iic '''
ballot.
After the 6th ballot. Mt pohheHy
If Philadelphia. moved that hereafter
the lowest man be dropped after cach
ballot. nine point n order Wds raised
that in Democratic convention a can
d!dat" placed regularly III NOMINATION
cannot be dropped except DE uhail-
nous consent lhe chdlI drclatu 1ll4
point wei taken.
After the elEhth Ifui'losS pdHol'
delegate suggested the dPpolLi, iil'.li' III, II
committee n LIRE " NnIt Ut
man ID' ny 80 ,,i1.,,it,,.I,.,I,.
yer e'CA '''io' ~ 81 : -, -. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
mcGILLICUDDY WNDlCATED.
Lewiston Citizens Endorse City Governments
Action Regarding Water Works.

lewiston. Ne. June IA largely at
,"5 meeting of citizens was held at
I'LL municipal court rooms. this evening.
.'i' ,.',,, thc sentiment of the people
~ - 10 the construction of the water
- tension. A motion endorsing The
MI, III r-avernmant.s action. ana The wafer
o%n sSmmiss T@5e vas Th G2F To
win nG la rcd a vind!ca,ion of d. }, Nc
GiuicuidN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
BOSTON MASONIC TEMPLE DEDG-
CATION.

Boston. June 1.-THE quarterly com
munication Of the Grand Lodge Of Ma
sons was held, this afternoon, when il
was professionally reported that the
new Masonic Temple would be ready
for dedication, early in the fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15
Germany Lands the Islands.

Madrid, June 14.-Thc Senate, today.
adopted the bill ceding the Caroline is
lands, the Ladrones and the PeleW IS
lands to Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-15

STEAMER NORSEMAN FOR SALE.
Boston. June 1.-THE steamer Morse
man, which stranded, last March, at
Marble Neck will be sold at public
auction. next week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-01

and watched him without his knowing
that we were watching him Suddenly
he gave start. Then he took of his
spectacles and wiped them with his apron.
Then he gazed at the ticket again and
then az the paper.
Hey Chake,' put in the hobo. 'wot de
hels de paper got e. do wild de quart?
" You Wait said Adam against. and
then he came Qua 10 where We were and
got another morning paper. This he car
RED into the barroom. as before. and
opened il up at the Louisiana State Lot
terry ad He ran down the numbers care
fully again. ana then he looked up at the
hobo He looked a the hobo SO long that
the latter got nervous.
" 'Ad de hell he said. Civ me pint
fur de milliou-winuer an call il square.
hey Chake"
" You wait, said Adam, for the third
time.
Then he dived down the ladder into his
cellar. In a couple of minutes he re
turned with quart bottle of sec. He put
the quart bottle of wine upon the bar, and
then he came out to where we were sit
ting.
" Chentlemens, he said in a quiet tone.
VIII you choost gum in to The front for
Elm minyute, heinz he asked us. I have
hebo in luck TO show to you
u, ana ~, leu ooii. W0, . rug
Te ana gi,od al 80 tr ,3,l'o Wv, ,,.,,''.-
one Of them to the big-eyed hobo. who
looked ready to run for it, he pointed his
own glass at the un6empt stranger and
said:
y,h,nt 10, arr,+ti ~ ~ 49, .uO ~
,eii nil ,,1,,,,' '.c,,ct Gf. 49, -.
..1ba bote 1on,,o5 ~ ~ D,,til 'o''''l
,,o,,d lo,I, Of -. imam do
".t1av CbaI,o ,it am u. -. ..,,
,yer s,nolrin, soo9,d. ~, a.. nv go ,''.
ar nof9 81 'e P''''
YES Won cot r,,,,. ,,,,4 ,,
cro,,it III - '''''tS put niue
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-01

fans, whose cockades and profanity evil
denced their patriotism, and whose main
object was TO guard the poular Idol Max
imilien Robesplerre, from being inundated
by some within Of his devotees, were armed
with big sticks which would fell ike a
bullock any citizen who ventured to think
a regime of blood better fitted for Central
Africa-then, indeed, an unknown and
terrible region-than for the civilized
Paris. the (self-styled) hub OF the uni
verse"
Handling these budgeons. the body
guard OF the "sea-green incorrupuble''
stood outside the door OF his modest lodg-
ings. They certainly would not use them
as walking sticks-the citizens OF the Ter
ror would have deemed anything of that
sort concession 70 aristocratic prejudees.
But the point is this The Ninth Their
midor comes. To the immense joy of the
many millions, the arch hend who was the
IDOL of the fierce thousands who domnat-
cd by sheer terrorism on the one side,
sheer lethargy on the other. the millions,
IS sent with his colleagues to that ak
which the up-to-date Bondoner may gaze
on to-day at a famous exhibition, and
which had sheared Off hundreds of heads
at his bidding sometimes whole families,
from the Oldest 10 the youngest.