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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18
The Next Republican Convention.

The next national convention of the
Republican party will be held 1t Phila-
delphia. June 49, 1900. This decision of
the national committee was somewhat
of a surprise as the honor had gener-
allv been conceded to Chicago, and it
was thought the date would be week
or two earlier. 1t won't do for Chi
cago to call Philadelphia a slow town.
after this. The Quaker City came into
the contest at a late day and so ably
presented its claims for the convention
that it carried off the prize to the great
chagrin of the hustling city on Lake
Michigan. Not the least of the reasons
why Chicago was anxious to secure the
convention was that a Republican con-
vention with a sound money platform
might wipe out the shameful stain of
the Chicago platform of go" Chica
go has no use for free silver, but it will
be a long task for it to free itself of
the stigma left by the presence of the
Organic monstrosity of the last cam
paign.
Philadelphia is well prepared to en-
terrain great convention. 1t is easily
accessible by the great trunk lines, has
ample hotel accommodations, and quick
transportation within its limits. The
great auditorium erected in connection
with the export exposition, just closed,
offers an admirable meeting place. The
city has many places of great historical
interest to visitors, and like the state
OF which it is the metropolis, it is ban
ner Republican ground. 1t has been
almost a generation since Republican
national convention was ned il the
East Chicago cannot complain Of be
ing sighted, this time, as it has been
the scene of no less than five Republi-
can conventions. Lincoln was nomi-
mated at Chicago in 1860. and the con-
ventions Of 1868, 1880, 1884. and 1883 met
in that city. The first national con-
vention of the Republican party was
held at Philadelphia in 1856, and an
other was held there in 1872, when
Grant was re-nominatcd Thus next
years convention will be philadelphias
third The only other Eastern city to
have entertained a Republican convent
ton was Baltimore in the dark days
of 1864 when Lincoln was named for
his second term. Cincinnati had the
convention in 1776. Minneapolis in 1892
and St. Louis in 1896.
The convention at Philadelphia, next
June. will be an enthusiastic ana har-
monious body. The denomination Of
William Mckinley Will BE- BY acclama-
ton. and the act will be the honest will
whelming public sentiment. Had Mr..
Hobart lived. the matter Of the second
place on the ticket would have been as
easily settled, but. as it is. one man of
the many strong ones mentioned must
be selected. There win BE- no contest
over the platform. The principles OF
Republicarsm are settled beyond con-
troversy. and the present administra-
ton embodies them all. Congress will
probably have adjourned by the middle
of June, and we feel confident that its
record will be such as make even more
impregnable the present Republican
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
Under the auspices OF the w. G. r. u.
Conducted by Mrs. Il. Nj. Friend,
Press Supt.
STATE HEADQUARTERSi
$50 Free Street, Portland.

MOTTOi For God and Home and
Every Land"
OBJECT: To unity the methods OF
womans temperance work the world
over.
BADGE: A knot OF white ribbon.
HOUR OF PRAYER, Noon.
METHODS: Agitate. educate organize
DEPARTMENTS: Preventive, educa
tonal, evangelstic, social and legal.
CITY OFFICERS.
PREsTDENT-Mrs. Oscar Holway.
SECRETARYAND TREAsURER-Allss Susan
Waldron.
Regular Meetings-Tuesday afternoon
of each week.
Gospel temperance meeting at w. c. T.
y. rooms every Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

California is about to make another
attempt to elect Il national senator
The Legislature is safely Republican,
coed to business. and not indulge in
another long and foolish deadlock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

1t was bad case of bunco when the
Montana Democrats sent Mr.. Clark Il
the United States Senate. He now an
nounces that he favors expansion, be
lieves in the principles Of protection
and has no use for the dead issue OF
free silver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot he held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications
Address all mmunicatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

And so Albert Edward solemnly de-
clares he has a horror of gambling
This is another form of the old story
about the burnt child and the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

More is at stake in South Africa than
the immediate issues of the war. Eng
land needs a big victory to regain her
military prestige
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18
Biliousness is banished by the use Of
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.

criticism. evolution in religion, etc. an
old-fashioned orthodox sermon is rare
article. and the editor of the Farm
ington Chronicle relates the pleasure
il gave him to hear one. recently. by 4
Methodist parSon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

A ton Of lyddite is very effective in
battle. but an ounce of generalability
is not to be despised i'll comparison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

DR.. W. H. Stevens of New Portland
years of work in that field of labor \
physician who has handled a large
country practice for half 4 century dc
serves 4 vacation if any man on earth
docs. He has had more hard work ana
done more good than two Or three
dozen average mortals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

Bryan will he impressed with the
GOODNESS of The New England winter. If
lie comes 10 this section in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

The shop windows preclude the need
Of other entertainments now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

Baths new Civic League is getting
down to business at rate which
makes the rumsellers dizzy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

Nice shedding now in northern Maine
and the merchants wish the same wer,
true of this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

The fall ploughing. and spring
the next call will be for snow-plows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18
Remember Our Enforcement Resolution.

That We will inform ourselves as u
the enforcement Of the prphihtnry law il
our communities ana if npn-enforced. We
Will choose a legal committee from ouI
unions who shall wait upon the municipal
officers and learn from them what they
consider to be their duty in regard u
this law. If further steps are necessary,
we VIII petition the county attorney ANA
other county officers To enforce this law
We Will also petition the governor and
other State officials tp execute the laws
The results of these efforts shall he for
warded to the general officers Of the W
&. T. r.. To become part of the temper
ance archives Of our State. These com
mittees not to cease their laborS until
victory crowns the work"
The Willard statue commission is nee
cSSarily composed Of Illinois people. a-
follows: Miss Anna \. Gordon, Mrs
Mary Mitzgar. Mrs. S. NJ. r. Fry. Nj
Mitchell, president Illinois Trust ANA Say
inGS Bank. and Mr.. Jewell. 4 well-knoNn
journalist. They met for the first time
November 81, ana upon nomination of
Mr.. Mitchell Miss Gordon was elected
permanent chairman ana Mrs Mitzgar
secretary. II WAS voted that the statue
should he Of marble mot bronco. Appli-
cations Of several sculptors were read III
decision was made. Everything else BE-
ing equal il would seem proper f. hay,
the work don" hN woman. Int this
point Will ~ decided later and the prose-
cution Of the important trust is likely Il
u" forwarded without delay. FNcryon.
seems gratiiicd that Miss Gordon was
chosen a. chairman. 10 on" can doubt
her fitness for the important position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

The farmers do not like the prospect
of hauling water for the live stock. all
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

Just a week to the Merry Christ
mas greetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

How their friends must envy those
two little Auburn girls who have trans
formed an old unusued horsecar into 4
playhouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18


is retiring from active practice after 30
years of work in that field Of labor. \
physician who has handled Il large
country practice for half a century dc
serves 4 vacation if any man on earth
docs He has had more hard work ana
done more good than two Or three
dozen average mortals.
Lewiston is going to bid high for the
next State Grange With long odds on
getting it.-LeWiston Journal.
oh. perhaps not. The state Grange
likes Augusta pretty Wen. ana viii find
it hard work [" resist the temptation
to come here a second time in success
sion. 1t came here. three years ago.
ana then didn't hesitate a moment
about coming again the next year.
Ana now after one years cXpericnc"
in Bangor il comes back here. Il
won't he strange if it comes here
again, next year.
Maine formerly had one industry
which she seems to have lost now. and
that was the raising of oysters The
Portland Transcript recalls that when
Captain Paine Of that city. who sue
Ceedel TO the business of Timmon &
Halves. first came ~ Portland and went
into the oyster business. there We're
over 20o0 bushels shipped each winter
direct from the Portland ana cape flats
near the Kerosene manufactory. Their
are no beds there now. The finest
oysters that can be had are those from
Shediac on the north shore Of New
Brunswick. but 50 little are they
known that, when a few barrels We're
brought to Portland, last winter, they
had to be sold at nominal price.
Sometimes custom that is excellent
and this seems to have been the cas-
with the Biddeford school Christmas
trees. Not only has the tree grown 50
that parents send their gifts to it. but
refreshments have been added ana the
expense to some Of the people with
children in the schools had become a
burden. to say nothing Of the feelings
of the little folks whose parents could
not afford costly gifts. Hence the de
cree has gone forth that the Christ
mas tree festivities must be done
away with, this year.
The shore towns Of Mt. Desert island
are congratulatinG themselves on i'm
proved boat service the present winter.
There is a choice of three different boat
routes for getting away from home.
Boston Transcript: With an una
nimity to be admired the clergy and
Iaity Of the Maine diocese have elected
Rev. Robert Goldman, Jr.. of Boston
to be their bishop. 1t is hoped he will
accept the election and be approved by
the authorities Of the church. The
priests ana Iaymcn Of Maine have de-
sired to find one possessed of a dcVo-
| tinn t. the ancient faith and a kindl-
ness towards those who differed from
him: and thus akin in character to
their late diocesan. R"v. Robert cod
man. .Jr-. answers these require ment &
| full.. He knows what he believes and
why he believes it, and rs a theoloGian
| has few equals in New England ON
| the other hand his sweetness ami
! charity have made him 4 host #
| friends even among the most radical
men in his church. Should he become
| diocesan of Maine the limo Of great
| bishops begun by Burgess and CON
tinucd by Nicely viii be perpetuatcd in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

An Orrington boy, Bartlett Brooks,
has been chosen odist of the senior
class at Harvard. He is said to be the
best writer Of verse at the university.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

IT. Fairfield Is talking M Iertu..
course for this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18
BANGOR & aHOOSTO1k RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between
HoultOn and Bangor on trains leaving
Houlton al so y. NJ. and Bangor at AS
Z. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

Bangor admires the good taste 81
Holyokc. Mass, in selecting a mayor
Of the same name as it's own, Hon
Arthur Chaplin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

law. and each pupil must he in his
room at II. NJ. There will be NJ
police. however. ana the students are
put on their honor to obey the regua
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

This is State Grange week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18

The shore towns Of Mt. Desert island
proved boat service the present winter.
There is a choice Of three different boat
routes for getting away from home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-18
Railroads and Sleambosis
A.:Et1 !AK{5G$N
THROUGH TRAINS

In Effect Dec. 4, 1880
lows: az 1oi-
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Scores County Judges.

In his last report, Superintendent Hooper, of the state insane asylum, scores some of the county judges in the following manner: "The coun- ty judges throughout the state, with a few exceptions, appear to regard the institution as a big poor house, where they can deposit their old and feeble people on the state. They get some one to make an affidavit that the party is insane, and then forthwith bundle these decayed old people up and send them to the asylum as dangerous people to the community, when they can scarcely lift hand or foot"
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Wonderful Escape of a Child

Two ladies with three children had narrow escape in a runaway at Little Rock. But the most miracu- lous was the escape of one of the children. When the frightened ami nal got beyond control, the ladies lowered two of the children from the buggy and then jumped out, leav- ing one inside. The runaway pro- ceeded short distance when the vehicle was overturned and almost completely demolished, the little occupant escaping without scratch.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
BREVITIES OF FUN.

"Ever up in balloon?" 'Me? No. But I have been in love. ."--St. Louis Republic.
 "So the bicycle face isn't the latest?" "No. The horseless wagon has brought forth the mobile coun- tenance. ."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
 Discriminatiye. = Briggs -"Nice suit you've got on.' Griggs-'EYes. How much do you suppose that suit cost?' Briggs-'You or the tailor?" Brooklyn Life.
 Flora-s'Arthur says he would love me just the same if 1 should lose my money" Bessie-.'That might be; but 1t isn't likely he'd let you know it. Town Topics.
 Ministers Wife-"Wake up! There are burglars in the house, John" Minister-.'Well, what of it? Let them find out their mistake theln- selves. "-N oman's Journal.
 Expensive-..My daughters mu- sic" sighed the mother, has been great expense.o ''Indeed?" returned the guest. Some neighbor sued you, suppose? ?'-Boston Traveller.
 In All Probability.-The Senti- mentalist-'Poets, you know, are born, not made" The Materialist- "Oh, yes, l know; but if there were any demand for the goods poet fac tory would be started inside week." Indianapolis Journal.
 Mamma-"What is my Tommy go- ing to do when he Is man?" Tom- my (aetat four)-"Oh, 1 suppose I shall do the same as the rest of the men-tie myself to some woman. Dad set me the example, and I'll have to follow it. ."-Boston Transcript.
 Heightening the Interest.-sI see," said Rooter, "they've got a prince playing cricket now" "Well, why not:" inquired Crease. "oh, nothing. I'm glad to see they've put something into the game to make it interesting" Philadelphia North American.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Land Office Report.

Following is the quarterly report of the state land office for the quar- ter ending September Both, 1899: Amount of fees, s2,267.75; ap- proved swamp land sold, 997.61 acres, for sl,18aO2; internal im- pfovement land sold, 335.70 acres, for s432 24; Saline lands sold, 10 acres for $50; forfeited lands sold, s,76S.29 acres, for s8, 168.34 for feited town and city lots sold, SI96.52; forfeited land redeemed, S,127.53 acres, for s1,344. 8S; for feited lands donated, 16,218.12 acres; forfeited lands deeded to actual settlers, 6,0S3. 97 acres.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
NEWS OF ARKANSAS.
Uncle and Nephew Fight to the Doath.


 As a result of a dispute as to the. ownership of a shed valued at s10, two Deshs county planters, John J. and Edgar Bowles, uncle and nephew respectively, fought a duel to the death. The shed stood on the premises of Edgar Bowles, and John J. with several laborers, went to remove it. The young man came up and began to remonstrate with his uncle, saying he had come prepared to kill the first man who should attempt to removes a plank of the structure. John J. at this point fired at his nephew with a re- yolver, the ball taking effect Ed gar steadied himself and fired two shots at close range from his Win chester, both of which took effect in John J.'s grain. As the latter fell to his knee they elinched, John J. continuing firing with his pistol until exhausted. Edgar then arose and, walking a few feet away, fell dead, shot just above the heart and through the left thigh. His uncle expired few minutes later. Both men were utterly without fear, and John J. already had killed two men. Edgar was about g years old, and had been married only a few months. John J. leaves a wife and several grown children, who reside in Little Ennl-
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
To Hold Cotton.

A meeting of cotton growers, mer- chants and bankers was held at Hope the other day to discuss plans for holding the present cotton crop for better prices. The bankers agreed to advance the farmers s25 a bale on short cotton and $50 to $40 on long staple cotton. A committee was appointed to communicate with planters and merchants of other parts of the state and urge the adop- tion of similar measures.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Murder Near Helena.

George Williams, colored farmer living eight miles from Helena. was found dead within a half mile of his home with his skull broken in sev- eral places. A coroner's inquest de- veloped the fact that one Dan Brown had threatened Williams life be- cause of some trivial difference be- tween them, and he was arrested on suspicion of having committed the murder.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Will Open in January.

The state board of charities held a meeting in Little Rock and de- cided to erect temporary quarters on the site of the burned Deaf Mute Institute buildings, using what funds are at hand. The school will open January 3, 1900. The Little Rock Board of Trade has offered to ad- vance the sum of s5, 900, to be used in erecting temporary quarters, said sum to be returned out of money appropriated by the next general assembly.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
WAVES OF HUMOR.
Rules Upon Which Literary Criticism
 Will Hereafter Be Based

At various times" says a writer in Ainslee's, attempts have been made to develop scientific methods for the consideration of literature, but, though ingenious schemes have been boldly advanced and audaeious- ly defended, they have invariably come to naught; for the simple rea- son that they were not based on funda- mental truths. Poe's attempt to value epics by weight is now regarded as satirical rather than earnest, and the assertion that eminent editors of wide experience are in the habit of judging manuscripts by the feel of them, or by their characteristic odor, is usually ascribed to the promptings of humor. However, the time for idle testing has passed, for it will be pos sible henceforth to judge literary productions with an exactness that will make criticism useless and log rolling futile. By applying the laws l have formulated, it will be possible for the publisher of the future to re- duce his losing ventures to a mini- mum, and for an author-after he has had book published that will fur nish the necessary data-to avoid the ruinous results of publishing in the wrong direction. Having discovered the characteristic trend of his wave of influence, and the average intensity of his intellectual pressure, writer can offer his works to an appreciatiye public without fear of failure. Of course, in dealing with first books, judgment will still be necessary; but judgment backed by scientific experi- ence will be much less likely to err than that which inspires the present order of critics, who can give no ex- cuse for their existence other than a divine right to be fendish. Of course, l realize that my deductions will be opposed, or at least misunderstood by that class of critics whose minds are so broad that an idea gets lost on them, but to such people l shall have noth- ing to say. In order to present my case, I shall begin by stating the laws of the intellectual atmosphere in the order of their importance:
 T. Impulses of humor travel from the west to the east
 "2 Impulses of wisdom travel from the east to the west.
 s. Poetry travels from the north to the south, and from the south to the north.
 "4. Only waves that are direct in their motion develop permanence. Cyclonic waves are short-liyed, and second is never generated from the same source
 Amazing or absurd as these state- ments may seem to the literary and minimizing, l am sure that every scientist will accept them as authori- tative, for l have attended meetings of the Association for the Advance ment of Science, and known the fine courtesy with which new discoveries are always received"
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Of Interest to Homesteaders.

State Land Commissioner J. W. Colquitt, gives the following warn ing to homcsteaders "Donation claimants who have made bona-fde settlements upon state lands, and who are living upon, eultiyating and improving the same in accord ance with law, with the intention of acquiring title thereto. are per mitted to cut and remove, or cause to be cut and removed, from the portion thereof to be cleared for cultivation, so much timber as is actually necessary for that purpose, or for buildings, fences and other improvements on the land donated. In clearing for cultivation, should there be surplus of timber over what is needed for the purposes above specified, the entryman may sell or dispose of such surplus; but 1t is not allowable to denude the land of its timber for the purpose of sale or speculation before title has been perfected. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law"
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Negro Murders His Wife.

Frank Bruce, colored, murdered his wife, Lucy Bruce, at their home in Little Rock on the night of the 9th inst. The weapon used was 3S-calibre revolver, the bullet sever- ing the woman's jugular vein and breaking her neck. Jealously was the cause of the crime. The couple had been married 12 years, and had three small children, who were sleeping in the room where the tragedy occurred.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Cotton Belt Directory,

At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the St. Louis South western Railway, held in St. Louis last week, the following directors were elected: Edwin Gould, W. S.
 Galloway, R. Harding, T. T. Eek ert, W. B. Doddridge, Albert Loeb, Murray Carleton, A. L. Wolff. The above is a Gould board, the only change from last year being the cleo tion of a successor to Col. Fordyce.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-13
Compress Rates.

The following order has been issued by the railroad commission i: Ut is ordered that the maximum charge for compressing cotton paid by railroad companies shall not ex- ceed 10 cents per 100 pounds on transit cotton, and 13 cents per 100 on local cotton. :"