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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
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hG bhh NM III AHhHAe IN j..
The story OF the erection OF the great
auditorium in which the Democratic Ma
tional Convention viii be held in Kansas
City not only reflects the highest credit on
the public spirited citizens who carried the
enterprise to a successful conclusion. hut
furnishes az example Of the power in or
ganization from which the whole country
may draw q profitable lesson.
The idea Of constructing a hall with SUI
ficien: capacity to hold the large assem-
blies OF various kinds which periodically
convene in the West originated with the
Priests Of Pslias, who found that their
merry organization had grown to such pro-
portions that IN the absence Of adequate
accommodations for their annual ball they
must choose between the dissolution OF
their society and the construction OF
new hall. The Commercial Club took
the matter under consideration. and de-
cided that two hundred and fifty thou
sand shares Of stock should be sold at
one dollar each. The enthusiasm which
greeted the first call for subscriptions was
followed by the inevitable lull long before
the necessary funds had been raised. and
then some resourceful mind proposed a
hutton scheme. which not only advertised
the enterprise. but insured its success.
Each button represented share Of stock.
So thorough and extensive was the organi-
zation among the citizens that eventually
# meant social, political and commerce. al
ostracism TO be without the little celluloid
certificate Of stock. Business men are said
to have placarded their desks with the
legend You Can't Talk TO Me Unless You
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
The President Responsible.

prom the indianapolis Press)
The country should understand that the respon-
sibil.ty for the passage through the House Of the
Porto Rican bin, must rest upon President Nc
KinIey. He could easily have defeated it. But,
as he frankly admits he changed his mind in
the interest Of party harmony-which in this in
stance probably meant his reelection The result
is not surprising, in view Of all the circumstances
1t takes brave partisan TO stand out against the
coercion Of the caucus on the one hand and per
sonal appeals Of the President on the other
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

The wife of Roland Molineux has given
TO the press a spirited denial OF the
charges against her which have been cir
culated ever since her husband was first
arraigned for the murder Of Mrs. Katherine
]. Adams. but which have recently culmi-
mated in an article of more than ordinary
virulence. She gives a detailed account
Of her life during the period when she was
alleged to have been violating the code of
decorum; but the greatest amount of in
terest attaches to her denunciation of the
assistant district attorney, who, in prose-
cutting her husband. took occasion to in
dulge in gratuitous aspersions on her
character.
1t is a matter of but little Importance
whether the attack made by Mr.. Osborne
on Mrs. Molineux was well founded. or
whether the circumstantial narrative of
her past life, which the unfortunate wo-
man has just given out. clears her from
all suspicion. The question at issue goes
farther and affects the ethics involved in
Osborne's public attack on a defenceless
woman. No one will seriously contend
that any considerations of ga1lantry should
stand in the way Of a conscientious dis
charge of duty; but in this instance it
is a well-known fact that there were no
which justified the assault
upon Mrs Molineux
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

tFTOW INC UOUsTUn POsT-J
Senator George Fiisbe Hoar is one of the most
vehement denounces Of all the tenets in the Re.
publican party OF Mckinley, and yet the Massa-
chusetts Senator sIys he win vote the ticket. as
usual This is not strange thing for a Repub-
lican. II George Fri-bie were a Democrat not
in accord with his party he would long since
have cut the Palmer pigeon-wing or have smoked
the Buckner pipe Of war.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

IFf0m me PhIIldeIphil LedseTJ
The Boer war is not over, and the British Gov
eminent does not think it is, for its schedule
contemplates the despatch of nearly 10000 more
troops to South Africa, in addition to those al
ready there. But the new troops may not stop
at the Cape. Mr. Chamberain's enquiries Of
both Canada and Australia. whether they can
send troops to Africa in case those Of the home
Government are needed elsewhere" indicates
anticipated trouble in some other quarter. Is if
Russia agaiul
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

(Fr5m the Louisville CONFECTIONERY
Congressman Linney Of North Carolina in pro
posing 20 introduce a bill pensioning former Con
iederates, is not representing the South nor the
former Coniederates, who do not approve any such
foolish proposition
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

(From the Nashville Ameri,ln1
When the Republicans during the campaign this
fall in conventions and on the stump declare
their support of the Administrations policy viii
they mean the policy mapped out in the message
concerning Porto Rico OF the baekd0wn from that
message 10y the President2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

prom the Chicago News)
The British lion is now engaged in the laborious
but not unpleasant task Of untyiug the knots in
his tail. with ample time for an occasional porten-
tous wink at tho too ha5ty prophets vino were al
readv sineing bis funeral dLrge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

(From the Kansas City Star)
Kansas City has never yet failed in anything
il has undertaken, and if does not propose 10
make any exception to its rule in the case Of the
Democratic National Convention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

prom the Kansas City Tmes)
The statement that comes from Paris that
France is determined to stop bull fighting should
rot be interpreted to mean that she will not
tackle England in a hostile manner if 4 good
upauiug oCctrs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
One annIity would Remnin-

(From the ST Louis Globe Democrat
The champion idiot has come to the front again
to Assert that the Philippine climate drives the
American soldier insane. Even il this were true
the victims would be emiueuHy qualified to edit
an Atknsonisn paper.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

The Aldrich Robbins contested election
case. from the Fourth Alabama district,
which is pending in the House has at
tracted a number of notables from the far
sunny South to Washington Among them
is one who for a week past has occupied a
seat in the gallery, and at times is seen
fitting about the corridors buttonhoing
Representatives here and there in the in
tcrest Of Mr.. Aldrich. He is Hon. William
Vaughan United States District Attorney
and Chairman OF the Republican State
Central Committee OF Alabama. II is said
that Mr. Vaughan is slated for appoint
ment as United States district judge for
the Northern district Of Alabama. as sue
cessor to Judge Bruce. who will retire next
year on account Of reaching the age limit
of seventy years
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

As is customary in Presidential years. we
shall have two great political conventions
between now and summer. One will as
semble at Kansas City formulate plat
form and nominate Vice President The
other will meet in Philadelphia and go
through the same motions. In each case
the Presidential candidate is named in ad-
vance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

There is story from the Philippines so
improbable that it must have originated
with Otis It Is to the effect that a Ger
man war vessel recently called at the
Island of Sulu, and that its commander
tried to induce the Sultan to forswear his
allegiance to the United States and declare
himself under the protection Of the Kaiser.
There are dreams in these days. and this
one is obviously OF the pipe order.
Our friend, the late BALKAN, did not own
the only missionary extant. An assem-
blage of Methodist ministers in Milwaukee
has passed resolutions denouneing Presi-
dent Mckinley for taking a few sips OF
wine at banquet in that city last October.
1t would be equally sensible for a meeting
of rabbits to denouuce him for eating boiled
ham.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

In the opinion Of so good a friend of the
President as the Chicago Times Herald"
the Porto Rico question was one Of
policy" The constitutional terrors that
have been invoked" continues Mr.. Kohl
saat, "have nothing TO do with the case.
They are the afterthought which is intend
ed to disguise the real motive of the House
committee. It would not look well to say
that change had been made upon the in
sistenee of a tobacco and sugar lobby.
But here was the determining influence,
and the country will now wonder if it is
to exert the same power over the Senate
that It has over the House. II it does
the Democrats will go to the Republicans
for their campaign speeches. There is no
way Of effacing the earlier record Of the
former"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

The faculty Of Edinburgh University has
decided to confer the degree Of Ii. D. on
Mr.. Choate. He may be Secretary of State
SONG DIV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

We are advised that it is the intention
of the Administration to send a Congress
sional joint committee to Porto Rico TO
examine into the conditions Of the island.
Why such a trip should be necessary
We do not know; but possibly it may be
pleasant for the Republican participants
in the junket to see how unanimously the
Porto Ricans are starving under the TN
constitutional nr,nressinn of thnir narfv
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

A hard working committee chairman is
Hon. Theodore F. Burton. Representative
from the Cleveland, Ohio. district. Al
though the Rivers aud Harbors Committee
over which Mr.. Burton presdes will not
present a bill to the House this session.
yet the chairman and his fellow commit
teemen have plenty to do. As an example
Mr.. Burton said yesterday that on Tues
day the committee is booked 10 give
hearing to a large delegation from New
Orleans. who will advocate a liberal ap-
preparation for opening a new pass from
the Mississippi River TO the Gulf OF Mex
leo. It is known as the Southwest Pass
and it is claimed with improvements that
a thirty five foot channel will result, suf-
iicient to float the largest steam vessel in
the world. What is known as the South
Pass is now used. It has a twenty-six
foot channel
Mr. Burton added that while no special
recommendations for improvements will be
made this session. yet his committee viii
present to the House a bill OF from $500 600
10 81 goo GOO for emergencies.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04

When the House adjourned yesterday
number of the members went over to the
Senate side and listened to the discussion
between Senators Teller and Allison over
the conference report on the Currency
measure. There were only six Senators
on the floor during the greater part of the
discussion. and all Of these. except the two
speakers, were either reading or writing. so
mat the audience was composed of the
few occupants Of the galleries and half a
dozen members of the House. Senator
Teller referred to the fact that so few
Senators were present. and said he realized
that he might as well be speaking to the
winds upon the mountain tops as to address
the Senate in opposition to the Currency
bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
THE METHODIST FAIR.
Some Splendid Attractions at Vestry
Wednesday and Thursday

The fair at the Methodist church
Will open At 30 Wednesday and con-
tinue until Thursday evening Almost
every kind of useful articles will be on
sale. Booths are being decorated for
domestic. apron, candy, art, fancy
goods, Ice cream and cut flowers.
Two Of the booths will attract many
the Remembrance and Scripture
Cake. Former members of the parish
in many states and foreign countries
are sending. gifts for the Remem-
brance booth. At the Scripture cake
booth Il sample of the marvellous cake
and the recipe for the same will be on
sale.
The fair will close. Thursday even
ing, with the issue of the first and last
edition of the Abnaki Herald For Is
cents you can see this. the only etli-
ton taken from the press. 1t will con-
tain local hits, funny stories. interest
ing stories, puzzles and musical selec-
tons. The ads must be seen and read
10 be appreciated. a treat is evident
~ in store for those who are present
in the Methodist vestry, Thursday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
AN ASTHMATIC CAT.

An Augusta man had an experience
with a cat. the other night. that has
given him 4 new and certainly origi-
nal idea in 4 business way. He had
Lean out late that night, and upon en-
tcrinS the house drew up his chair be
fore the fire for few minutes reading
before retiring. He had barely go.
settled down when the stiffness was
broken by sound weird and startling,
II seemed to come from somebody in
horrible distress. oh" he sat up
right: oh dear" 1t was strange
sound. hardly human, but just what
one would expect from a ghost o.
some other awful thing and our
friends hair began to rise after the
traditional mannerA
IL. felt that he must make some in
veytigation, and. with his heart beat
ing like a trip hammer. began to 80
through the house. He heard the
sound again and almost dropped the
lamp. 1t surely came from the direc-
ton of the refrigerator. Heavens
Has some departed shade got 50 hun
CRY that it is making 4 raid on my
wifc's mince pies?' With trembling
50 something white shot past into
another room. Instantly all his fears
left him: it was a cat
But the incident gave me- an idea.
he said. after narrating the facts 20 4
! reporter why couldn't that cat
which evidently is in the last stages
| of asthma. be used to act as bear
| on the real estate market? SupItoStnG
| | wished To buy a house. L could
| place that cat in it some dark night
| Q ma the animal would do the rest. III
| warrant that in two days it would bt
| noised around that the house was
haunted. and people would have such
a horror of living in it that the owner
would dispose of it at almost any
price. If wasn't an honest man
might try. that"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

\ meeting WAS held at the People
church on Northern avenue. last even
ing. 10 consider the ACCESSIBILITY nf
having regular pastor to minister To
the parish. The matter WAS discussed
AT some length ana it was decided to
confer with the different dcnomina
tons and conferences concerning the
competence that il would be necessary
to give a pastor. Tho members of thu.
churcn are comparatively few and
that is where the difficulty lies, but
they ara 4 body Of earnest workers
amt no doubt viii be successful in
what they desire The next meeting
win be held, about Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
kENEEBEC DEER HUNTING.
Remember That Close Time on Deer
Went Into Force, Dec |.

The kcnnebec county deer are Well
aware Of the fact that the law again
protects them and :tfc Venturing out
around the habitations of man. j. NJ
Cross saw 4 buck ami two does near
his barn. Monday morning. ana they
seemed 10 be quite tame.
Under the general law. deer may be
shot until the 18th Of this month, but
in kennebec county the protective law
went into force. Dec. /, there being but
two months open time. This does not
seem to be generally cllnderstood. rs it
rs rumored that some people. through
'unintcntional wrong information.
have been hunting deer in this county
since Dec. l. Everybody should make
it a point 10 be thoroughly informed
regarding the game laws before trying
any hunting lest ignorance of them
should cause trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
l.ITClIFIFLp GRNNGI..

At 4 regular meeting " LitchfieId
Grange the following officers were elect
ed: NJ. +. y Pinkham; O.. f. d. cram
L., Mrs. T.. =. True: s. r. =. True; y. 3.
Geo. y. Thurow: chap, Chas. y Met
calf trcas.. W. NJ. Cunningham. see.
Mrs. 5. T.. True. G. r., ". Otis: Pomona
Mrs, NJ. \. Small; Flora. Miss Cora j.
Trle; Ceres. Mrs. -. +. Stockham. l.. \
steward. Mrs. Geo. y. Thurlow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
FUNERAL OF LATE MOSES
SELBING

The funeral OF the late Moses 6.
Selhing was held at 100 Sewall street
the residence OF the parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Selbing, at II a. NJ. yes
terday. Rev. j.. T.. NeWbert officiating
&. S. Pettinsill, w. G. Packard. II. T
Morrill, and G. W. Merrill acted as
hearers. There was a great gather
ing OF relatives and friends present
and great abundance of beautiful
flowers showed the high esteem in
which the young man was held. Tho
intcrmcnt was at Forest Grove Gene
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
WORLDS CHAMPION,

Il tried many remedies TO cure piles, -
writes w. r. Smith. of Latham. Ill.
but found no relief till | used Buck
lens Arnica Salvc. | have not been
troubled with piles since" It's the
only champion pile cure on earth and
the best salyc in the world. 25c. per
box, guaranteed by EOwdItch &
Webster. Augusta; c. III. Beane,
Gardiner: :. g. I.lshtbody, Waterville.
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.
LINCOLN COUNTY

Real estate transfers in Lincoln county
for one week:
AI.NA-xFrank W. Palmcr's estate 10
Geo. F. Weeks. land and buildings. 500.
BRlSrpl.-Sands \. French To- Emil.
\. Means. land, $2tJo.
SOtTIiPORr-Mattic +. Snowman Ia
Byron Giles ct al. land. 81, etc.
WALDOEORO-Angie y. kaler To Mary
f.. Wade. land and buildings. 81. etc; or
rim II. Mink To Susan Mink, land and
buildings. 81. etc.
WHrTEFlELD-Marl T.. Castnor to
S. Matilda Palmer. land, az; Henry a.
Bailey Ia Eugene q. Jewcit. land. SO
VIM. NJ. Achorn to Theron u. Reed. land.
Il ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

There were large number present
at the Free Baptist church. last night,
at the sale and entertainment given
for the benefit of the church. A de-
Iightful program was executed by the
children of the Junior Society and
fancy work., candy, cake and other
good things found n ready sale The
affair was a great success both social
ly and financially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The Ladies' Circle OF the Free Bap-
fist church is planning for n sale Of
useful and fancy articles in the vestry
of the church on the afternoon and
evening of Dec. Is. Anyone. wishing to
contribute for the sale can communi
cate with Mrs. +. Il. Wcllman. Mrs.
G.. &. Hunt Mrs. NJ. g. Neal, or Mrs. G
e Newman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

Deputy Sheriff George Newell of
Richmond brought John Grant of
Eowdoinham. whose home is just south
of the Richmond line. TO this city, last
evening. and committed him to the In
sane Hospital for treatment. Mr.. Grant
has been III for some Years, but has not
been violent until recently. .--..-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The American Stone Co.. whose ship
ping plant is to he in Portland. mas al
ready - men ut work in its quarry get
ling out stone. The company mas placed
contract with Senator Clark Of Mon
tana. for 1nn,hn cubic fcrt of granite. to
be used in his New York home. but tht.
senator has any interest in tho quarry as
was recently stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. TUESDAY. DECEMBER l. 1900
MUNYON'S
Dyspepsia
CURE

When PrcG Munyon says his Dyspepsia
Cure vii! .:.ire Indigestion and all forms
of stomach ."oubl. sc simply telIs the
truth. 1t wiz cure i stomach that has
been abused by ovcr-cating and over
drinking. 1t will cure a stomac.: tina
has been weakened by -oldstyle drugs
and facilitating cathlrtics. 1t viii do
much toward making an old stomach act
like Il sound one. At all druggists, q
cents. Fifty-siX other cures. Write to
broadway and 26th St, New York, for
free medical advice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
Mt'SEMENTS.
Sorrows of Satan Sale Opens
This Morning.

| Two facts sholld be- borne in mind IL
connection with Marie Corclli's SCR
rows of Satan" the elaborate production
, of which is to be given ut the opera
house next Thursday evening. In tn.
first place in touching upon religious,
matters ii does 50 in no irrcvcrcnt way.
No one of the more than Il million people
who have read the remarkable story ia
| this country needs to be told that il
could not offend the most sensitive Of the
devout. On the other hand the general
theatregocr who has no settled religious
convictions. need not fear that the piece
on this account lacks drama tic interest
No book OF recent years has been filed
with the theatrical element Of surprise.
none has had a stronger tendency To-
keep the reader ont of bed until he ha!;
finished the final page As a drama il is
said to contain situations Of an absorbing
mature never before attempted, and il can
readily be imagined that Il plot dealing
with the Devils appearance on earth and
successfully playing the part of leader
in modern f.ondon'S smartest social set,
would arouse curiosity and hold atten
ton; that Il fascin2ti Ting Satan, who longs;
To be good and is worshpped by beauti-
full women. would prove n matinee hero
Of the most pronounced kind; and that
the electrical effects, from which he can
no; altogether rid himself even in his hu-
man guisc. would delight the gallery
The seat sal" will open this morning "a.
Q ,'11ncl,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04

The new desks and tables which the
Water 90. has recently placed in its
,, Office arc exciting the admiration of
all who see them. They arc of quar-
tered oak. highly polished. and add
greatly to the attractivcness of the Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
THE COOK CHURCH COMPANY.

Say; the Lewiston Sun OF the Cook
Church Company which will he here for
the week beginning December 10. 1T is
not surprising that the Cook Church
Company has attracted such large houses
at Music hall this week. All OF their
plays are given in Il manner equal only
10 the higher priced attractions. At both
performances yesterday large crowd,
saw The District Fair at the matinee
and last evening The Midnight Alarm
was played 10 Il highly pleased audience ::
ii will be repeated ut the matinee this af-
ternoon ana is Just the sort Of u play 10
please IN" ladies and children and will no
Doubt draw out big matinee. Tonight
the company will close their highly sac
ccsSfui Engagement here with 4 grand
scenic production OF the comedy drama
The Railing Passion with its great bal
loon ascension in fun view OF the audi
ence. Mr.. Cook will appear as Gerald
Swain and Miss Church in the dual roll,
of Laura and Mime Doone, supported By
the fun strength of the company. An en-
tire change Of spccialties will he intro
duced tonight" The seat sale will open
Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-04
THE CENTURY WRANGLE.

Editors Of the lIennebcc Journal:
There has been a good deal Of discus
sion as to what century We are living ii
today. Perhaps am not right in my
ideas in regard to the matter. | am ready
to own up if | am wrong. but every
schoolboy will tell US that century is
one hundred years. and even in playing
century hearts, the game is leo points.
Taking it for granted. then, that Loo
years make a century. the following ia
BILE shows the centuries from the year
one TO two tho Isand: