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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02
4 Reminder That Portugal Exists.

nemincer that Portugal Exists.
The incident of Dela5oa bay serves
to remind the world that there is still
q nation called Portugal. Most people
are aware in dim sort of \ way that
Such Kingdom is still in existence
though few of us know anything about
it, and it is doubtful if one intelligent
citizen among a hundred knows its
rulers name. Opinions might differ as
TO whether Portugal is blessed or
cursed in thus being so little known
and of so little relative Importance
among nations; but however it may be
in these Letter days, there was once A
time when Portugal was void power,
and in position to resent quarrelng
among other governments over the
division of her colonies. Portugal, only
Few brief centuries ago. was a great
maritime power; her navigators We're
the pioneers of discovery At one time
it seemed likely that the new Western
world and the old Orient were to be
divided among two states, Spain and
Portugal. both of which have now de-
cayed until their strength and glory
are only fading memories. Their his
torical parallel would be complete If
the recent loss of Spain's colonies is
followed, as seems not unlikely, by
Portugals REIMBURSEMENT of her re-
naming possessions.
Though it's great commerce is no
more. its power departed. and its name
almost forgotten through the world,
Portugal still retains the control of
vast areas in Africa and of a few
thousand square miles in Asia, between
India and China. Most # this terri
tory is of little value and its pos 81
sion has not been greatly cnvied POI u
gal by the greedy, land grabbing p ~
ers of Europe; but just at this time he
whole world is watching Delagoa ay
with absorbing interest. This buy.
which with the region around it, be
longs to Portugal, is the only good h1r-
Dor on the coast of southeastern Afri "a.
and its possession would be of in
estimable. value to England as affo d
ing a near approach to the TransV al.
England has enough trouble on its
hands at present, howe YER. with ut
counting the complications with C'n-
tinental powers which would follow ;he
forcible seizure of this harbor, or even
pca-.ful treaty arrangement.
But England gets at the matter in
another way by charging that the
Portuguese authorities at Delagol bay
are violating the neutrality laws by re
cciving and forwarding recruits, Prov
sions and munitions Of war u the
Beers, there being direct railway lin"
to Pretoria. This suspicion may not be
correct, though there are good grounds
for it, and it gives England good eN
cuse to keep Warships at hand to seize
suspected vessels This is why three
vessels laden with American flour We're
recently seized, making such a stir in
this country. If the flour was on its
way to the Beers the English had n
right to intercept it. There are likely
to be interesting developments in the
vicinity of Delagoa bay before peace
rcigns in South Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

If there We're 80 years in one century
or 1899 years in - centuries; if the first
year We're dropped out of existence i'll
reckoning time: if the year one were
counted the year zero; il the beginning
Of year fell al its end: if this and if
that, throwing aside simple facts, com
nonsense and mathematics, then W"
should now have entered upon the goth
century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

Naip... fro 1,ss tbo ,,st ,.s,r foot.
.,..- ~,
W SWIM. ''i'''0 i'N' . ii'i'i'''i' ''iio "
quarter the biggest fire having been
in 4 Lincoln tannory. $l5o.ooo our
Fires where the losses were S5o.ooo or
over were Stprn's !ce houses. Bangor.
$1,000; Bailey jill cloth works. Sl<nN-
hogan. $50. coo: ShaW's grocery. Port
una, $5u.ooo: Knirkrrbuckv ana CON
snlidatcd ice houses. Icrhoro. $7oooo:
ana Portland rolling mills. I.igoniA.
81. 900. other lad fires of the year
have included Swan 4 Reeds su..nI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

Somebody says that Evangelist
Moody was 4 bisot because he swal-
lowed the story about the whale swal-
lowing Jonah. What a pity a few mil
lion such bigots as h" could not be-
scattered among the worlds popula-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

The report that the Beers have been
firing into Ladysmith plugged shells
filled with plum pudding indicates that
there is a grim humorist at work some
where, either among the artillerists OF
Dom Paul or among the newspaper
correspondents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

The oppressive nature Of American
rule in the colonies is shown by tile
fact that land in Guam is worth many
times what it was when TIL" Spanish
flag came down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

of much ability. He will be the young
est member Of the Yale faculty and 1t
does not take a seer t. foretel bright
future for this Maine boy. Professor
Emery is the son Of Justice Emery;
and both father and son have been on
the Bowdoin faculty for the past few
years. the former as lecturer on medi-
cal Jurisprudence ana the young man
as professor Of political economy ana
sociology. In III" campaign Of 1896
Professor Emery was on tn stump for
the Republican party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

Bowdoin as well as Professor Emery
is honored by the action Of Yale in
calling this brilliant young professor
TO its chair of political economy.
Graduating from Bowdpin in 1892 at
the head of his class, he came back,
three years later, tn assume an import
ant profossorship and has won Il high
degree Of success. His loss Will b.
much felt at EnWdotn where he is a
most popular professor and a teacher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02
Daily Kennebec Journal.
TERMS. $500 PER YEAR.

No notice whatever will be taken NJ
unsigned communica Ions.
The journal cannot he held rc.uou-
sibie for the preser alton or return of
rejected communications.
Address all com municatiOns relating
10 subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLElGH & FLYNT, Publishers.
Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

The New Years supply Of paving
material seems to be un t. the usual
standard Of quantity ana quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

Wisconsin friends have given Ad-
miral Dewey a black bear, and not Il
single howl was made when he trans
ferred it to a museum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

And now Congress will be at it again.
this week, and the country hopes 1t
will keep up the businesslike pace set
before the holiday recess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02
DAILY KrNNEBEC JOURNAL TUESDAY. JANUARY 2 1900

DR.. John nj. Turner Of Gardiner, Miss
Maria Clark Of Hallowell. Alfred j.
Morse of Lewiston, Edwin s. Rose of
Camden ana w. +. Warren Of Lyman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

Paste down the new leaf which you
turn over. Otherwise some little breeze
may blow il back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

The promised Fenan raid has not
made any noticeable exodus of Cana
i'ei fi"t' - .''rr-,Isan hay region,
III l,nnH W.. 1.nnlnr..l N n -. ~ /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

Just a year ago the Legislature was
assembling, and a year hence the law
makers Will again climb the Capitol
g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02
TO
Lunbermen

We VIII contract with responsible par
ties FIR cutting, hauling and saving one
~ five million spruce, Immediately. in
Mt Ahram Township. Franklin County.
Maine. See at once +. |. Brown. care
Mt. Ah.am Lumber 90. KiugGcld. Me.
deco d'W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

The Brunswick young man who was
given 800 cigarettes as a Christmas
present must have a mortal enemy
somewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

New England Farmer: Secretary
McKeen Of the Maine board Of agri-
culture is peculiarly gifted in under
standing the way to help out newspa-
per men. His courtesies To- the press
do much to enhance the publicity given
to Maine meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

mo foul play" was the coroners
verdict when two women died in Lew
iSton, last week. Of acute alcholism;"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-02

FedagOgICaT SOCIcty mas negTacttd an
other opportunity to escape from that
cumbersome and unreasonable name.
The 37th annual meeting of the
Maine Press Association will be held a
the board of trade rooms. City build
ing Bangor. on Wednesday and Thurs
day, January "A and -, commencing at
$50 o'clock, Wednesday evening
Headquarters will be at the Bangor
House.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE.
L. E. Goldsmith Brings Suit in Cham
eery-The Case.

The case of L. E. Goldsmith VS..
Z. Levine, which is an interesting
legal proceeding, occupied the at
tention of Chancellor Elliott IN the
Chancery Court all day Wednesday.
The suit was brought by Mr..
Goldsmith to foreclose a mortgage
executed by Mr.. Levine and wife
on their homestead situated on west
Barraque street. L. &. Goldsmith
secured on March 2, 1893, mort.
gage on the home toned for
$451. 80, an amount due the plaintiff
at that time, and all supplies that
might be advanced the defendant by
January 1, 1897, amounting to
about 81 900, which was claimed to
have besn obtained by fraud and
mlsrepresen tatiun.
The case was argued thoroughly
before Chancellor Elliott and sub
mitted. Attorneys H. K. White
and Smith G. Martin are represent.
ing the defendants, and Attorney S
White & Altheimer the plaintiff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

But Mr.. Cleveland was not forg ct
full OF those who thought as he did
but whose congressional clientele
did not think as they did, and he
sent Mr. Breckenridge to Russia as
ambassador and while the fearful
struggle of 90 went on Mr.. Breckin-
ridge remained in the Romanoff cap
ital and once startled his country
men by wearing knee trousers and
silk hose with buckles, ETC.. at a
great court unction-probably the
coronation ceremonies of the pres
ent ear. However, the storm soon
blew over. Mr.. Breckenridge held
on until the end OF his term and re-
turned from st. Petersburg to Pine
Bluff. 0flate he has been Interested
in al invention for COMPRISING cot
ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
LYONS -M'CARA.

A pretty home wedding was sol.
emnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Lyons on east Barra,
que street Tuesday evening. Only
a few friends and relatives Of the
family being in attendance. The
contracting parties were Miss
Eleanor Lyons, an attractive and
pretty young lady of this city, and
Mr.. Sidney McCara, popular en-
ploye Of the Cotton Belt road at
Maiden, Mo. The bride is most
loyable young lady aud has many
friends. The groom has worked
himself up from messenger boy to
head telegrapher for the Cotton
Bet at Maiden, Mo, which place
will be their future home. MIR. and
Mrs. McCaya left for Carlisle, ILL.,,
where they will spend their honey
moon visiting relatives. We wish
them much happiness and success
through life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
TO FIGHT OPPOSITION.
c. R, Breckenridge Goes to Washing
.
ton About His New Position.

Ey-Gougressman Breckenridge
has gone to Washington to fight the
opposition to his appointment as
the Democratic member of the
Dawes commission, says the Hot
Springs News. He had been spend
ing the past week with his wife and
daughter who were guests at the
WaverlY hotel tor several weeks.
Mrs. and Miss Breckenridge accom-.
panied the congressman to st.
Louis and then went On visit to
Toronto, Canada. The republican
state organization is fighting the
appointment of Mr.. Breesinridge SO
vigorously that be has gone to
Washington to head off the opposi-
ton. Even General Powell Clay
ton, the Z. S. ambassador to Mex
leo, is said to be iourneyinP to
Washington to protest personally
against Mr.. Breekinridge's ap-
pointment and endeayor to have
President Mckinley withdraw the
-congressman's name.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

hut behind the opposition OF Pow
ell Clayton is tragedy, SO tragic
indeed that he who writes shudders
as all the details, ever made known,
of that crime rises up before him.
There were three Clayton's. Powell.
the ma 9i- general of Federals. the
reconstruction governor of Arkan-
sas aud the leader in national Re-
publican politics from the ending OF
the war until this good day, is the
oldest. It's marvel one might think
that he has lived after being the
central figure in some of the tiereest
political campaigns, engendering
feuds, personal hatred and often
death, that have marked the history
Of any State. Yet when one looks
ut Powell Clayton he realizes that
he stands in the presence OF man
q man With wonderful intensity OF
purpose, whose brain is as active as
that of the bounding boy, but whose
nerves are as steel thongs and whose
through it. To his splendid personal
bravery he PROBABLY owes his life.
Once, hot many years ago, a man
pointed pistol at his heart, told
him he meant to kill him, but Clay
ton moved not muscle. He proba
bly, knew his time had not come.
The hammer came down and, as
cartridges fail to explode once in ten
thousand hammer-falIs, Clayton
drew the prize. But he did Lot then
draw and kill. He knew the effort
and failure had demoralized his adj
versary.
Another Clay ton is w. II. H., Of
Fort Smith, now a Federal Judge in
the Indian Territory. lie has not
the strong fibre OF his brother. He
is more of the cavalier; less of the
eoYenanter than Powell. who. In
deed has many OF the qualities OF
Scott's Bt4rleigh,
John M. and w Fl. II. were twins,
if memory serves Alright. john NJ.
Clayton after the war became u
plant CT near Pine Bluff. He Was a
chiyalric man, brave, generous aid
loving.
In those days Democracy marked
for its own the choice of associations
and the Republicans of Arkansas
found companionship among men
of their own political belief. Indeed,
the question of opposing politics
often made little TRACE dies for young
lovers. There were strong men on
both sides and all were good haters
But John II. Clayton was, in 1888,
one Of the best beloved citizens of
Jefferson county in spite OF his poll
tics.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

this gives Col. Murphy 200 votes in
the convention, or eight more than
the number required to nominate.
News was received from Chlcot
county that an unrestricted delega
will be sent from that county to the
state convention.
It was learned yesterday that
Hon. r. W. McFarlane, of Sebas
tian county, does not give UP the
fight for state auditor. He claims
222 instructed votes with AZ till in
doubt, including aninstrocted votes.
In Nevada, Greene and Fulton
counties, with a total Of 20 votes in
the convention, the vote on auditor
is so close that the official count
will be necessary to decide. Pulas.
XII county's thirteen delegates are
uninstructed on auditor. Ref
withdrew. The friends of Monroe
claim Pufaski's vote aud enough
others to give him more than the
252 required to nominate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
FIRST WARD DEMOCRATS
Will Hold Their Convention on Third
Avenue Tonight at S ?. NJ.

The First ward Democratic con.
vention, which will be held at the
voting precinct in said ward, on
Third avenue, between State and
Alabama streets tonight Thursday
at 8 O'Clock, promises to be a red
bot affair.
Some few days since almost hus-
dred Democrats of that ward issued
cali for this the seconol meeting,
alleging hat they were not proper.
Nv notifeS to attend last Friday
evenings meeting on Main street,
that they were treated unfairly and
un-Democratie. They have greatly
enlarged the list of signatures on
the call since it was partly publish
ed in our last issue, and rousing
aud enthusiastic meeting will be the
result tonight. All Democrats re.
siding ia the First ward should be
on hand. 1t is of great importance
that all should attend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

Tt was the year that Cleveland
and Harrison were making the race
for the presidency. The Republicans
nominated Clayton for congress.
The Democrats renominated Brock
inIidge. The campaign was not
heated, neither Candidate was a
good stump speaker and neither
sought cut the other In joint debate.
Both were Of high personal charac-
ter and there was no mud-slingiDg.
The result In November was the de-
feat of Cleveland and Republican
house. Clay ton on the face OF the
returns was defeated. He waited
for some days and served notice Of
contest.
Beg ond Little Rock lies Plummer-
Vile. 10 the Gays OF reconstruction
the whole country from Little Rock
TO Fl. Smith WAS lie scene Of troub-
lie. and human LIE was at die. unit.
Clay ton went TO P!ummefvilie to
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
CLOUD is SORE.

will II. Martin, of Hot Springs. de-
f ,ated Dave Cloud in the recent race
for prosecuting attorney OF that
district. The Hot Springs News
says:
"Dave Cloud was one OF the sorest
men in Hot Springs yesterday. He
said today that he will run indie
pendent for prosecuting attorney.
He claims that he has pull enough TO
secure the certificate OF nomination
in Grant. Saline and Hot Spring
Counties -
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
COL. GEORGE W. MURPHY
Carried searcy and Newton Counties
Thus Assuring His Election.

Adyices were received yesterday
by friends of Col. George W. Muir.
phy to the effect that be has received
the instructions from Searcy and
Newton counties, thus adding seven
votes to bis strength in the Demo-
cratic convention for attorney gen
eral, says taaay's fnursday's] Ga
zette. Including Lafayette county
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
4 FINE ARTICLE
ON HON c. r. BRECKENRIDGE
AND OTHER PINE BLUFF
fANS WRITTEN
IN A MEMPHIS PAPER.
mo Purer Man Than He Ever
Figured in American
Politics

In the Memphis Commercial-Ap-
peal of last Sunday was finely
written item relative to Hon. c. r.
Breckinridge's appointment on the
Dawes commission, and the many
interesting happenings in Arkansas
political circles in earlier days. IF
we mistake not. the article is from
the pen of Mr.. G. P. j. Mooney, a
brilliant and forcibIe writer, who
was formally connected with the
Graphic.
We reproduce the item below for
the benefit OF our readers.
There is trouble In Arkansas. Hon.
c. r. Breckenridge, congressman,
and ex-ambassor to Russia, has been
appointed member of the Dawes
commission By Republican presi-
dent against the wishes OF some of
the leading Republicans of the Bear
state. But for the quiekness of the
confirmation the appoint ment might
have been defeated for when Powell
Clayton goes after man he gener-
ally gets his scalp. Twice he failed
as to Breckenridge, and that Is the
story. The appointment is good
one. The Daw es commission threat
ems to hold office hey ond a time
when the predictions of man may
run and the salary is $4,000 a year.
The commission should have finished
it's DIRK years ago, SO knowing
ohes contend, but as long as work
remains to be done the salary goes
or.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14
appreciate

take dispositions. One night as he
walked back and forth in "A little
room at his boarding house wretch
pushed a shot gun through win.
dow and discharged the centents
into his brain. Clayton fell to the
floor dead man-and two daugh-
tiers and three sons were made Or
phans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

It is apparent that the News has
not been keeping up with the pro
ceedibgs of the U, S. Senate or il
would have been informed that
Maj Breckinridges appointment
had been confirmed. The Republi-
cans are wasting their time in try
ing to head off this competent gen
tlemap.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

Mr. Breckin idge has been singu-
larry favored in politics. The ele-
ment of luck has always been Il pos
tive quantity ia the fqnad1n Of his
existenc Many years ago h was
q planter and broker i'll Pine Bluff.
A congressman was to be elected
from the state at large and Mr..
Breckinri1ge was chosen. In the
beginning OF his political career his
name was tower OF strength, but
in congress he displayed qualities
above the average In the matter
of the tariff, schedules, ETC, when
exact information was required Mr..
Breckenridge soon became to be re-
garded as an expert. It was stared
that he could, "out OF his head. >
give the exact duty on almost any
article the government placed on
the protected list. In debate he was
strong In the ability to set out to
the best possible advantage such
staff teal information as would
best serve his cause. Indeed he was
regarded as one of the leaders of his
party, a sort of chief OF staff to
Morrison, Mills and Wilson when
these men led the Democratic fight
for tariff for revenue only" and
with the hope to make the revenue
needs SO small as to bring about
practically a state OF free trade. Had
the tariff remained the issue Mr..
Breckenridge hey ond doubt would
have taken high rank In the Demo-
cratic party. He is not aa orator;
only passing good speaker. That
magnetic quality which the orator
uses in bringing his audience nnder
q spell is not one OF Mr.. Breckin-
ridges POSSESSIONS. That glorious,
blood moving gift, possessed i'll all
of its plenteous beauty and fnllness
by w. c. P, is not In the make up OF
his cousin "Cliff."
But when silver came to the front
and crowded the tariff with CleYe-
land, Wilson and others to the rear,
Breckinridge was in the crowd.
Little succeeded him in congress.
Patterson held on few years long-
er aid got IA out OF the late
Casey Young. Kyle Of Mississippi
knew the struggle against silver was
useless and saw no necessity for
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

Well, the test of strength came In
1896. Breekinridge announced bis
candidacy for reelection and some
one. the writer has forgotten, offered
against him. Powell Clayton came
down from Eureka Springs and took
charge Of the Republican campaign.
1t was to be a fight to the death.
Speakers from the whole country
poured into the district. w. G. p.
came from Kentucky and his glor-
ious eloquence was not in vain.
King White of Pine Bluff, who had
never been a cordial supporter OF
Brech inridge, took the stump for
him, and King In those days was &
power b,f3re the people. Arthur
Murray, the best editor in Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-06-14

Investigation committees came
down from Washington. The DEM
oerats repudiated the foul deed and
condemned the assassin. No man
more strongly showed his horror OF
OF it than did Breckinridge. 1t has
been stated that he was the bene-
fictary Of the act. lie was not. 4 he
contest went on just as il Clayton
were living and the seat in congress
was declared to be vacant. Mr..
Breckenridge therefore was out of
congress as soon a. he would nave
been had Clayton lived; aud had
Clay ton lived he might not have
won the contest, IT breckenridge
had as good case rs the contest
ant. He tls9 had the advantage OF
pers onal friendship with many
prominent members ON the Republl-
can side.