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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19

to the gracious speech from the throne He VIII
peak in English. and will review the political
conditions OF the day; the motion viii he sec
ondCd in similar speech in French then the
Opposition leader will thunder forth his dcnun-
citations Of The various crimes and misdcmeanors
Of which the Administration has been guilty dur
ing the parliamentary recess. the Prime Minister
will make a vigorous reply and these formal
ties having unloosed the floodgateS Of eloGuence'
members from both sides will hasten To the fray
and the wordy battle will rage loud and long.
Speakers are allowed wide license in the de-
bate the address and the current differences
between the two parties are always well threshed
out. Occasionally an amendment to the address
IS moved. and this serves at the outset of SEES
zion to determine the relative strength Of the
parties.
Parliament House. in which Commons ana
Senate meet. is noble budng-the largest OF
the four great Government blocks which form
the quadrangle of Parliament Square Its
gacadc stretches along the terrace overlooking
the square for five hundred feet soft white
sandstone was used in it's construction. and in
the thirty-scvcn years which have passed since
ii was built this has decpencd into rich cream
color. The style being early Italian Gothic the
wall is broken by narrow. high-pointed windows.
arched with red Potsdam sandstone; the dark
green slate roofs afford pleasing contrast Of
color. and from the centre a great square tower
arises This tower is crowned with a circle Of
electric lights which. when the House is sitting
are lit up. serving notice on the countryside for
thirty miles around that the Soions are deep i'm
their deliberations. The building narroWs be
hind by succession Of picturesque zgzags
ana the apex Of the rough triangle is formed 10y
tho beautiful library building circular in form
which rises lightly in the air for hundred feet
The main entrance To- the Parliament build
ings is through the arches Of the tower. Pass
Ing through them ono enters a high hall tagged
with stone. II is quite bare Of decoration. ok
cept that on the wall facing the entrance hangs
Iiauls's large historical painting Of the Fathers
OF Confederation. This represents the Quebec
Conference Of $50 in session. OF all the men
th"ie rcpTcy, ntcd but five survive: and Of them
again Tut one Sir Charles Upper. Bart. Is still
H. active public life. short broad flights of
steps go up from each end Of this hall. leading
IN case to the Commons and in the other 10
the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19
IL THE COMMONS CHAMBER.

Ascending the former steps ono finds himself
~ the large antcroom Of the Commons Cham
her and further progress is barred 10y large
green haizc doors guarded 10y policemen. Pass
ing through these 10y virtue Of an order one
enters The wide corridor that runs around the
Commons Chamber. under the public galleries
High up on this corridor and on the walls Of the
adjoining reading-room are displayed oil paint
inPs rudcly done by forgotten artists Of the
dead and gone Speakers Of the old Paraments
OF Canada These faded pigments. in their
tawdry gilt frames. ought 10 teach a lesson to
the busy politicians Of to-day. hurrying by in
tent the triumphs Of the moment for they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
Quaker" Dudley and the Straw Ram.

Friend Charles Dudley, who lives two
miles out Of the city on Central street.
tells the Journal Of am exciting expert
ence he had last Wednesday afternoon,
with an energetic sheep If the male per
suasion which made an unexpected call
upon him. Mr.. Dudley was at work in his
kitchen when the ram bounded through
the open door, and overturned him with
out ceremony. Mr.. Dudley is IS years old,
but very active for his years, ana he ana
the animal proceeded to an encounter
which he Says hasn't been surpassed since
the Lexington fight. Fly quick lodging
and "A vigorous use Of his cane Mr.. Dud
ley escaped serious injury. though the
ram made il very lively for him over
the dooryard ana in the Shed they had H.
Through his religion. Friend Dudley is by
principle opposed to war. but he made
an exception in this case. At last after
ne had taken an unexpected ride upon
the animals back he seized it by thl
leather strap upon its neck and uverpow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
FIRE. LAST EVENING.
Major RowelI's House Damaged $500 or
Morc-tire Probably IncendiaY.

Fire. Thursday evening. partially de-
stroyed the residence of Major T.. Row
eli. on Second street. The house was
valued at about $1,000 ana the damage VII
undoubtedly reach 1880. The house ami
furnishings are fully insured in Macon
ber Farr x Whittcu's agency Of Au-
custa.
The alarm was given at precisely
O'Clock. MR.. Nathan Niles. who lives in
the house south, hearing tho cracking De
the flames near a rear door which opens
toward the south side Of the Eowru
house. FASTENED To the door ana discay
cred good sized fire Jn the outside IF
the house.
Tie alarm was given ANA while tho ap
pardtus was arriving those at hand en-
deavored to extinguisn che tirc by carry
ing water, hut the flames had burned in'o
the partition and speedily reached th1
a.tic of the ell. The firemen carried lines
of hose to the rear Of the house where
the fire originated, bu, found that the
attic was also burning ana another
stream was carried to the roof. IN a
word. It was a stubborn blaze ana thu
location Of il was at most times my
terry.
The house has not been occupied sine
Mr. Rowtll Went to Minneapolis, about a
month ago. Mr.. Luther Niles was given
the key OF the house. but we unLcrS- AMI
that there has been nobody inside for n
least three weeks. Mr.. Rowell directed
Mr. Niles T. look after the removal Of
certain pictures. etc. in the house aud
these were ut once removed. although TIL
insurance company afterward prohibited
the removal Of any uf the furnishings.
The natural conclusion considering thl-
the flames were discovered on the outside
Of the building. ana tina, thu building haa
not recently been occupied. is that tine
fire must havo been II inccrdiary origin.
There certainly seems to be work for aT
official investigation, which will be Gale J
for the purpose Of inquiry into the cir
cumstanccs surrounding the affair. Il II
said that some li.tle boys were seen play
ing about the building Iute III the after
noon. The court Of inquiry Will undoub.-
edly probe the matter to The bottom.
The fire burned through the I'll attic
and at about s o'clock reached the attic
Of the main house. but was then soon IN
der control.
Those who were first to arrive At the
fire are said to have distinctly smelieI
the odor Of burning Kerosene. ana will
the flames extended but about a foot up
from the sill. it quickly burned through
into the partition. There are many the.
cries regarding The matter " incendi
arism. but Of course there is little clue
regarding the persons who were engage
in the nefarious work.
Every part of the house was soaked
with water, everything in the parlors re-
naming as before the fire, but thoroughly
drenched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
STATE NEWS.
SAGADAHOC.
BOWDOINHAM.

Miss Mae L. Andres has gone to Bos-
ton to enter upon 4 course Of study and
practice in Training School, connected
with the New England Deaconess
Home located at 6S3 Massachusetts
avenue. preparatory to entering upon
home missionary work in our cities
The course Will extend through two
years.
the kindling wood factory, after re-
naming idle for several months was
started up, this week, and Is running
With full force.
The coat shop of S. W. Carr & Son
will soon be started. ana a busy season
is expected.
Rufus Small, living on the Post road.
died, Thursday morning.
Eben Lancaster will celebrate. if
spared, his Tooth birthday, next month.
The family and friends will take prop
cr Observance of the notable event.
Caleb Sedgley and Alton Small went
70 the Mountains Thursday, for the
day.
Mrs. Lavinia Quint Of Gardiner. is
visiting her friends in town.
The Universalist Society opened the
festival season. Wednesday evening.
with baked bean supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
McClean-Hill.

There was another brilliant wedding
at the Methodist church, last evening.
when Miss Jennie Edith Hill of this
city, and Mr.. Joseph +. MCLEAN of
Augusta. We're united by Rev. A. A.
Lewis of the church. At an early hour
the church was crowded to the doors
800 people having reserved seat tickets.
occupying the body of the house. and
extra seats in the aisleS and galleries
were also quickly filled. The decora-
tons We're very elaborate ana fully
equalled those of the double wedding
held at the church. three weeks ago
The music was given by a full orches-
ira composed of II. n. Bates and O.
f. Mckinney. violns: II. f. Twom-
bley. cornet: H. n. Wakefield, clarinet:
Henry Marcho. euphonium; j. NJ. l..
Bates, cello and Miss Anna Day, or
ganist. At o'clock. the bridal party
came down the center aisle to the
strains OF the yorktown March," in
the following order: Cshers; Miss
NeSta S. Freeman, Lewiston; Miss
Cora McCutcheon. Augusta; Miss Re
becca b. Taylor. Augusta; and Miss
Hattie b. Brown, Augusta. They Were
gowned in white muslin over pink, eX-
cept Miss Taylor, who Wore laVender
silk. Then came the ribbon bearers,
Robert Hill and Percy Q. Hill, brothers
Of the bride. Following them We're the
groom. Mr. Mclean, ard the best man,
Mr.. +. James Bradley of Boston.
| The bridesmaid, Miss Julia Is. Mat
| thews of Gardiner, attired in white
muslin over white and carrying white
ninks followed the ribbon bearers
| Immediately following, came the bride
Miss Hill, very prettily goWned in
white swiss muslin with lace and rib
bon trimmings and carrying in hel
| hand bridal roses. leaning on the arm
of her father. Joseph Hill. At the al
tar they were met by Rev. A. a. Lew
| is pastor of the church, and, stand
ing under the beautiful floral arch,
ring were performed. while the orches-
| ira played softly a beautiful selection
| After the services the party retired u
| the strains of the ''Esperanza March
| and went at once to the home of the
| bride where a reception was rendered
| After the reception, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
| Clean went to Augusta, where they Will
| reside at No. p Green street Mr.. Nc
| Clean has a very fine position as chef
at the Cony house. They were the re
cipents of many beautiful and useful
| presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Charles Brann secured many photo
graphs on his recent visit to New York
Washington ana other Southern cities. It
is his good fortune to possess a remark
ably fine camera; a camera that took
pictures 70 the queens taste. on the oo
casion Of a visit to Quebec by the
Messrs. Lunt ana Brann over a year az ,,
and this year captured some highly sat
isfactory views Of the national capitol
the executive mansion, Mount Vernon,
and other Interesting places. ~ Phila
delphia where they passed some tim
while the thousands of Grand Army mer
were enjoying the hospitality Of the city
there seemed to be little opportunity fo'
the taking Of pictures. The streets were
crowded at All hours OF the day, and ii
would have been folly to have atjemptcA
thc adjustment of tripod while 50 many
were moving about. Quito 4 good many
snaps" We're made in New York an,
many of the public buildings at Wash
ington are reproduced in negatives thai
will bear most expert examination
Washngt9n's home at Mount Vernon
ana the old ana new tombs are produce,
with the familiar form Of The faithful
colorod attendant Who guards the baau
,iful grounds. The party. including tW'
beside MesSrs. I.unt ana Brann. wer,
driven To the battle fields AT Gettysburg
in Il team and for that reason hal litll
time there, To devote to picture taking
The collection is most interesting one
and friends are concentrating him On hi
exceptional success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
VAUDEVILLE.
st. Omer Commandery Elects Officers.

1t the annual meeting of St Omer
Commandcry these officers were
elected: Eminent commander. Hon. c.
F. Johnson: generalissimo. NJ. E.
Adams; captain general, {. F. Long
man; senior warden. Frank Walker;
Junior warden. pr. J. H. Knox; treas
urer, F. w. Noble; prelate. f. L.
Meader: recorder, T. e. Ranstead:
nnance committee. Dr.. J. F. Hill. DR..
r. Y. Thayer. John Phillips. During
the evening Eminent Sire J. +. Hill
installed F. e. Thayer grand junior
warden Of the grand commandery Of
Maine, assisted by c. F. johnson as
grand marshal. The temple degree
was worked on f. f. Hammond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
Hon. Il. NJ. Heath Of Augusta, was
in this city, yesterday.

Passengers from Cape Nome who ar
rived IA Tacoma. Wash, Wednesday,
on the steamer Alliance, tell of the ar
rest If nearly 400 miners along the
beach q Cape Nome, last month.
Claim jumping ana filing on claims by
power of attorney has caused an al
most endless amout Of trouble These
causes lea the Cape Nome Mining <
Developing so. to lay claim to a strip
OF beach ground from which $50 miners
were washing gold. The company
made complaint with the result that
all these miners We're taken into Gus
toby by officers accompanied by SOL
diers and marched to Anvil City. The
captain Of the revenue cutter Bear
heard Of the difficulty and came ashore.
He sided with the miners, declaring
the charges baseless and ordered all
the men discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
ASSEMBLING FORCES.
Continued from page -

Aug. :. and accepted by President
Kruger.
A cable dispatch to the Times from
Cape Town says:
The Beers would have taken the
initiative by now but fJr the scarcity
M water. the rains not being suii-
III. I, Probably there Will be great
difficulty In providing food supplies for
the people remaining at Johannesburg
after hostilitirs have commenced.
Several responsible people here who
have long chung to the belief in an III
innate peaceful settlement. now regard
war iuevitable-'
The birmingham Post says two car
goes of arms and ammunition leave
Hamburg W Rotterdam. Friday. for
tha TrarsyaaL comprising 10000 i'm
proved Mtasuers. 100000 cartridges and
several motars fur dynamite charges.
The Pretoria CORES pendent Of the
Daily Tcl,g-aph says. The TransVaal
execution are absorbed III war prepara-
tion~. Many Beers oppose aggressive
action On religious grounds. There have
have been local thunder storms ana
rains at Johannesburg and in various
parts Of the Orang, Free STATE"
The Odessa sppndent Of the
Standard teleEraThs 2 rumor that Ger
many recently suggested "a Russia the
advisability uf mediation between
Great Britain and the TraEsvaal and
that Russia declined to have anything
70 % with the matter.
The Daily Chronicle says: we I'M
dcrstand on the h-st authority that thu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
The name Of the Young Peoples,

The name Of the Young Peoples
Christian Temperance Union formed at
chicago. Wednesday. by representa-
uVes from 70 states was. Thursday.
preiiXed with the word American
ard resolution adopted extending tha
battle line against the liquor in can
ada. The work Of the delegates was
the discussion IF the constitution pre-
pared in committee and presented for
consideration by II. b. Bloom Of Den
yer. The form cf pledge to receive the
Endorsement Of the organization call
IA out many expressions cf opinion
nut it was finally decided that such
drinks as sweet cider ana grape Juice
should not come under the ban Of ta-
booed beverages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29
SKOWHEGAN.
Somerset Supreme judicial Court Judge Foa
Ter. Presiding.

Skowhcgan, Sept Is.
The greater part Of Thursday was occu
pied with the action Goodwin. admins
TRAITOR against Miller. an account ni
which was given i'll the Journal Of Thurs
day morning. The forenoon was con
sumed with the arguments by counsel
Forrest Goodwin for plaintiff ana L. \.
Merrill for defendant.
AT the opening Of court III the after.
noon. Judge Foglcr gave his tnarge ID
the jury. which was certainly thor
ouEhiy comprehensive ana impartia!
effort. thc jury retiring at 2.25.
After a deIiberation of IL hours, the
jury in the case of Goodwin. administra
tor, rs. Miller returned a verdict of not
guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The fight between tbs present board
OF directors ana the protective com
mittee of the Boston & Albany which
developed at the annual meeting at
Boston, Wednesday. on the question of
p"stponing the election Of a board of
directors until Nov. =. when the ques
tion Of leasing the New York Central
Is 70 come Up. was compromised.
Thursday, and the old board of direc-
tors, with on exception, and the addi-
ton Of three new names, will serve for
the coming year. The protective com
Matte claim that this is a victory for
their side, which opposes the New
York Central lease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Arthur Gilman. who is an apprentice
with the hospital corps on the gunboat
Nashville, writes of the arrival of that
ship at Cuban port near Havana. The
Machias which has been at that sta
ton for several months will return
North. There is no sickness on board
and the hospital work Is consequently
very light. He writes that he IL en-
joying himself and hopes to see some
of the country. if members of the ships
company are allowed shore leave.
There are two graduate nurses and two
apprentices on board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Work on the new railroad is rapidly
progressing. The work on the bank
along Bridge street is nearly completed
and the crew that are at work, laying
out Summer street, is going along at a
rapid rate. Another crew is building
the wharfing by the brass foundry of
J. Newell. The buildings to be moved
are all under way and a few of them
are on their new foundations. As soon
as the hard pine arrives from the South,
another crew will be set at work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Among the men ~ be examined at
the hospital this morning. for admis-
sion are Charles f. Harris If Boston.
and George \. Moore of Providence.
both Of whom have been assigned To
L 60. The former enlisted in October.
1862, as a private in co. II. 9th Maine.
and was discharged ut Washington. III
June 1860, while the latter served in
60. | Of the 9th y. H. Vols.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The Hub Shoe Store, since in changed
propretors, is making some unique and
suggestive window displays. The fol-
lowing are ''straws." "A diff shoes,
your choice CSC" Another lot marked,
"All leather, $125." Again, Marked
from $3.50 to SOS. Calf lined and rub
her heels"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Lowell Ellison Of Hudson. Mass. re-
ported for admission. Thursday morn
ing. and was assigned to quarters in Il
Company MI. Ellison has q long ana
honorable war record, enlisting in 90.
c, 81 Mass. Inf. Vols, in April. 1861.
was second lieuentant in 20. + Of The
9th Mass. Inf. Vols, and sergeant in
the SD Mass. Inf. Vols, being finally
discharged at Readville Mass. in Nav
1857
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

bay He did not bring home very Dig
string, there being only two devil divers
in the lot. He reports the birds as thick
but claimed that they heard of his
coming and cleared out of his reach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The water in the stream has not felt
the recent rains very much and some of
the mills and factories along the stream
find it necessary to shut down a few
times during the day to allow the wa
ter to rise in the ponds for their power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore and Miss
IS George. Mattica and Emma l.
Moore went to Cambridge, Mass, yes
terday, where they will make their fu-
ture home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Work on the repairs at the upper
dam are fast nearing completion and
when the work is done, there will be
no stronger wood work on any dam
than this. A new apron has been
built and much more ballast add
ed than in the old one. The bridge has
been replaced by new and stronger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Foreman Head Of the Electric Road.
has the track moved to the new loca-
ton near the residence of George H.
Seavey, in Farmingdale, and is rapidly
completing the work. on the new
road bed the track is removed from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

There will be a meeting of the Gar
diner High School Alumni Association
at the High School building, this even
ing. at which all the members are re-
quested to be present. A report of the
treasurer for the year will be givn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Reports have been received at He
lena, Mont, of bad wreck that occur
red on the Great Northern Road.
Wednesday. a short distance west Of
Glasgow, Valley county. Five men
We're killed and two others seriously
injured, all employees Of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The man whose wife has tried Victor
starch is not likely TO allow him much
rest until he furnishes it. 1t is truly 4
fact that parties in Hallowell and An
susta have found this to be so and have
been compelled to obtain it Of II. A. Ful !
Ter & Go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Among those from the local Pythian
Sisterhood who attended the meeting
of the Grand Lodge at Brunswick.
yesterday We're Mrs. J. S. Hamilton.
Mrs. ]. F. Hutchinson. Mrs. r. NJ. Laf-
lin, Mrs. +. r. Anderson and Mrs.
George White
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Miss Frances Ring, Misses Josephine
and Mae Shepherd and Miss Swain and
Mrs. Fred w. Drake are spending a
week at Pleasant pond at F. w. Drak' S
camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

The Harvest supper at the First Bap-
fist church, this evening, promises to
be the best Of the season. There will
be none of the good things lacking that
go to make these suppers grand sue
sess and large number will be pres
on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Fred Dill left, Thursday. for
Schenectady. \. Y, where he has Sc
cured position with the General Flee
trical Works. Of which his uncle is
superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Patric!. Moran, Co. K. 14th t. S. INF.
from providcnce X. Il. who arrived in
camp, yesterday, has been assigned 70
quarters Ill VI Co.. ana will In due time
become a full tlcdged member Of the
Homo. BY first admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Fred c. Johnson, with Johnson Bros
Shoe Mfg. Co, is passing several days
in New York. He will be the guest of
Justin r. Clary, who is in the office Of
NorcrosS Bros. contractors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

New Orleans. Sept. 2S-The British
government chartered two big steam
ships. Wednesday. in Liverpool. of the
Elder Drmpster Line, u sail for New
Orleans and load mules, supplies. for-
age and teamsters for some South Afri-
can port. The first If the vessels VIII
be due in this port. oct. or >. ana the
second few days later. one will car
~ 400 mules. the other 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-29

Doubt if you ever saw a prettier little
gold watch. Ii is a beauty for a lady :;
watch. solid gold. II karet, Waltham
movement and latest style. only So at G.
o. Dayenport's.