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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

You will have laid before YOU directly
The report Of the overseers Of the poor
and | think that you will find a very sat
isfactory showing in that department.
The superintendent and matron at the
almshouse have discharged their duties
in faithful manner and are entitled to
the praise Of the citizens and those who
are unfortunately kept there. There are
A few repairs to be made at the aims
house and | would suggest that the GOV
eminent determine whether or not 1t
would be advisable for the city to pur-
chase some more land to be connected
with the almShouSe lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

w. o. Howe was at home from Port
land, over Sunday. called by the illness
of his father. f.. L. Howe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Spring OverCoats. Hundreds are al
ready here at 1928 to $500. sparkling
and bright in their newness-the latest
creations of the leading designers Of
mems fashions More are coming
rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Mems Suits, Overcoats and listers.
well made and finished that sold for
Sc 50, $3.50 and $500, now reduced to
clearing price
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Mems furnishing goods Mems SOC
and 75c. fleece lined shirts for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

The next show booked for this citv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20
$485

Mems Suits. Overcoats ana listers,
choicest garments Of the seasons best
style and fabrics, sold from $1,000 to
$500, now reduced to clearing price
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Mems Pants. fancy worsteds, and
blue and black cheviot pants, well
made and trimmed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20
NEW CITY OFFICIALS
Assume Their Important Du-
ties, Monday Morning.
Mayor Patten Delivers Comprehensive
and Common Sense Inaugural.
Deadlock in Board Of Aldermen over Election
Of President.

The new city government was organ
lied. Monday morning. The members
met at 10 o'clock and at once settled
down to work. Soon after coming to
order the two boards met in joint CON
vention and the aldermen We're then
sworn in by Judge J. nj. Larrabee, the
councilmen following. The boards
then returned to their rooms.
In the councilmens room Cornelius
Daily was again elected president and
L. w. Robbins as clerk. Both these
gentlemen filed the offices very credit
ably. last year, and their unanimous
reelection makes the office the more
pleasant to them.
In the aldermen's room matters were
different Alderman Church was
chosen president pro TEN. and then
the election of permanent one was
taken up. The first vote was tie be-
tween Aldermen Haley and Church,
both having three votes. The second
vote was taken and the result remain
ed the same. This was repeated Il
rapidly slipping away it was voted to
lay the matter aside for a while and
meet in joint convention.
In joint convention Mayor Patten was
sworn in by Judge Larrabee. Prayer
was offered by Rev. A. A. Lewis. af-
ter which Mayor Patten delivered his
address as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

The South Congregational Society
will hold a chatting dish party in the
veStry. Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

For additional Gardiner items see
page 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20
$2.7O & $3.25

Childrcn's Suits. one lot 50 Chill
dren's 2-piccc Suits, Double Breasted,
we'll made and worth $50. $500 and
$3.50, to close at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Quite number Of Hallowell people went
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

DR.. II. A. Milliken has removed his
office from the residence of ]. J. Jones
to Mrs. Carrie Macombers, several
houses north.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Fine quality worsteds, cashmeres
and cheviots, in plain and mixed e.
fccts perfectly tailored and worth
from $3.50 to 500, to close at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20
HIGHWAYS.

that there will be considerable expense
| in repairing our bridges the coming
year. He estimates the cost of repairing
bridge $3.50 and rockingham bridge, on
Lincoln street, 800 Perhaps the COM
mittee will figure the matter little diff
ferent. To keep thirty miles of side
walks and 50 miles of roads in repair will
take a cOnsidera Bile amount of money if
it is done as it should be; We have pur-
which should be provided for in the new
appropriation bill. would recommend
that small appropriation he made each
year for cutting down the small trees and
bushes along the highways. That little
matter would save us many dollars on
the snow bills. Lumber this year, will he
it is possible, concrete sidewalks be laid
instead of the using of lumber Owing
as we will. plenty of gravel, it will les
sen the expense of building materially.
| am also told. that concrete Will last
much longer than wood for sidewalks.
GARDINER AND PITTSTON BRIDGE.
We have received from Pittston. the
amount due on the bridge, according to
the decision of the justice Of the SUI
preme court to whom the matter was re
ferred. There is some difference of opin-
ion as to the amount Randolph should
pay. but il Will soon be determined. |
wish to praise most highly the manner in
which Mr. Morang has taken care Of the
right man in the right place.
COMMON.
Our common has been well cared for
for the past year by Mr.. Walsh and he
has received many compliments from our
people and strangers for the taste and
skill in identifying that popular resort
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The report of our library shows that
those in charge have endeaVored to keep
within the appropriation. Some new
books have been purchased and several
old bills have been paid. The appropria-
ton was the same as the previous year
The finance committee should give the
association or institution as much as
sistance possible.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This department has been conducted
the past year in its usual excellent way.
The officers have attended to their duties
faithfully. At our carnival and firemen's
muster, they brought credit to the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20
$3.50 & 1915

We have 900 suits to choose from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

They are we'll worth $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

The Ladies Sewing Circle Of the Univer-
salist Society will meet with Mrs. Chas.
Hutchinson Winthrop street. at F. NJ
Tuesday. If stormy, the first fair day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Three lots. or about 40 pairs, Of
Medium or Heavy Weight Trousers.
medium or fancy colors. They come
in brown shades, steel gray stripes
checks. and hair-line stripes. They are
made in an a No. manner. Sizes Of
waist from y to a, length of leg from
soto IS. They have been selling at $50
s2.75 and $500. Clearance sale price,
while they last, only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

And hundreds Of other bargains. This
is positively our last special sale Of the
season. Don't miss it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

The Current Events Club will meet
with Mrs. w. F. Marston. Wednesday
afternoon. Miss Ellen Hamlin Butler
will read articles on Ruskin as a social
reformer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20
POLICE DEPARTMENT

This department has been conducted
the past year in its usual excellent way
The officers have attended to their duties
faithfully. At our carnival and firemen' :
muster, they brought credit to the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-20

Our common has been well cared for
for the past year by Mr. Walsh and he
has received many compliments from our
people and strangers for the taste and
skill in identifying that popular resort
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABtN KANSAS NOVEMBER o. ELy PAGES
Was a Good Job.

Charles A. Towne gathers himself
together after the storm and gives
the newspapers column Of his re-
grets over the defeat OF the para
mount issues which be supported.
PERSONALLY" he says, 81 confess to
have misread grievously the signs of
the times" A man who had done a
thing hike that ought to feel too mod
est to give the pu5lic any more ad-
vice, but as he Immediately proceeds
to explain where the American people
are wrong and to tell them that un-
less they switch around at a pretty
lively rate they will carry the repub-
lie to the bow-wows. The only CLEAN
OF hope in sight is "the coming panic,
which cannot be delayed beyond an
other year or two" This he expects
to upset the full dinner pail" in
time to 'prevent industrial despotism
to become too firmly seated to be
deposed."
When the people Of the United
States read walls OF this kind they
feel more than ever that they per.
formed good job on Nov. 6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
"Ioe Ia With U.s.

When Roosevelt spoke in Lincoln,
Nebraska, he said in an aside to the
Nebraska soldiers who stood near
him that General Wheeler is with us
this time" The Democrats after
wards insisted that this was an in.
correct and unfair statement. Well,
let the general speak for himself;
II did not 60 to Decatur to hear
the returns Tuesday night" be said.
81 do not like to 60 to funerals and |
felt and knew that Mr.. Mckinley
would be overwhelmingly reelected.
There are two things the American
people reverence. First, their God,
and second, their flag. A word
against either will bring down their
condemnation. There never was a
president defeated for election who
had conducted o successful war;
Gen. Wheeler spoke with authority.
He knew the temper of the men who
had fought in the war conducted by
President Mckinley. The volunteers,
by the way, must have had considera-
BILE influence in deciding the result.
They are in every state in the union,
and where ever you find volunteers
who defended the flag in time Of war
you will find men to defend the flag
In a time of peace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
- - ---7----=a-------a
Senator Fullington.

We print today by courtesy Of the
Clay Center Dispatch an excellent
picture Of George Ii. Fullington, state
senator-elect from this district. Mr..
Fullington is one Of the most respect.
ed citizens of Clay county as is evi.
denced by his election as commits.
sioner fer several years, then as
county treasurer and now as senator,
each time running well ahead of his
party ticket. He is a businessman
and not an orator; he will 90 to To-
peka to accomplish things for his dis
trict, not to make tlowery speeches.
We predict that he will be known as
one Of the strongest members Of The
senate and that his excellent judg.
ment aud good sense will win him
wide commentator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Assaulted with a PitchfOrk,

Eureka, Kan, Nov. 21.-Luther
Fountain, junior member of the firm
of Mclntire & Fountain, proprietors
of the Grand Avenue Horse and Mule
company, Kansas City, was struck on
the head with a pitchfork yesterday
by ]. W. Street, q farmer, and serious
ly and possibly fatally injured. Foun.
tain came down here to foreclose a
mortgage on about 900 head of horses
on the Street farm, and the trouble
between him and Street was the out
come of negotiations which had been
in progress for three days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Suggestive Remarks.

We reprint here two suggestive re-
Elections on tho Democratic defeat,
one from the Richmond Times, which
held aloof from Organism, and the
other from the Memphis Commercial
Appeal, which supported Bryan with
out blenching;
what is meant by the statement
that our political party stands for
Democracy while the other stands for
PlutocracyP Is it meant to say that
the Democratic party has no wealthy
men in its ranks and does not went
and will not have any, Is it meant
to say that the Democratic party is a
party Of paupers, that it rejoices in
the fact that it is, and that 1t will, in
no event, admit into its ranks any
man who is not a pauperP II this is
not what is meant, what then is
meantp II the,party is willing to have
men owning property in its ranks,
how many Of such men will it take in,
and how much property may a man
own and still be member Of the
Democratic partyP All Of these ques-
tions must be answered II it is
to be held that the Democratic party
is opposed to the party Of 'Platoc-
racy.' The bare statement OF the
case shows the absurdity Of attempt
ing to organize parties upon any such
division"
1--WE have had too much Of this
calamity bowling. 1t is
destroying the moral force Of the ma
ton. Young men who should be
hopeful and anxious to begin life in
any way and struggle maniully for
success, as their fathers did, stand on
street corners dissatisfied and pro
testing against existing conditions
because the banker across the street
ioes not walk out and hand them the
Keys to his strong boxes"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22


In 1884, an old house was built at
Kckapoo by the Catholics, who es.
tablished a mission there. After its
mission days it was used for time
by Governor Reeder, the first terri.
torial governor of Kansas as his office,
aud subsequently served as the first
land Office in Kansas. Since then it
has been used as store, postofice
and dwelling. 1t is still standing
and the Atchison Globe thinks it is
unquestionably the Oldest house in
the State. -..-.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22


One Of the most gratifying results
of the Kansas election is the re-elec-
ton of Justice Johnston to the SUI
preme court. His service on the su-
preme bench has been long and
greatly to his honor. If he serves to
the end of the termifor which he has
lust been elected he will have been on
the highest court of the state 20
years. The state is to be congratu-
lated that Judge Johnston will con-
tinue to serve it on the highest bench
for the next six years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Kansas Farm Progress.

The Kansas state board Of agricul-
ture, through Secretary Coburn,
whose reputation for accuracy in his
statistical reports is'known from one
end OF the land to the other, contrib
utes to The proofs Of Kansas prosper
ity one OF the most valuable evidences
yet given, a report of the average
home value per head Of the differen t
kinds Of live stock in Kansas for four
years, beginning with 1896 and clos
i'm with 1899. These are from the
official records OF the board and are as
follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
-
That Republican Banner,

Many counties of this state are
claiming the banner to be given at
the next meeting Of the Kansas Day
club for the largest Republican gains.
Most Of them base their claim on the
vote for president in 1896 and 1900
but this is not the basis upon which
the banner is to be awarded. The
terms as agreed upon by the doner,
Col. I. W. Harrison of Topeka, and
the Kansas Day club are as follows:
"This flag will be presented to the
chairman of the Republican central
committee of the county that shall at
the coming election make the largest
percentage Of Republican gain as
compared with the vote in 1898, the
vote cast for W. L, Stanley for gov
ernor in 1898 and 1900 to be the basis
OF computation. The banner is to be
awarded after each succeeding gener-
al state election on the same basis"
The object Of the award is to re-
cognize and encourage Kansas Repub-
licanism rather than national Republi-
canism. The proportiouate basis
gives every county in the state an
equal chance in the contest, which
promises to be very interesting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY.
to Secure the Money In Bank
At Ashley, U.

Delaware, o., Nov. 2l.--A dozen
professional bank robbers made a des-
perate attempt to secure the con.
tents of the money vault OF Sperry
& Warnsteff's deposit bank, at Ash
ley, ten miles north of here, yester-
day, before daylight. While nine
stood guard, holding the citizens at
bay with their guns, three operated
the dynamite under the deposit vault
Of the brick building. The banks
property is worth $4,000 and there
was $4,000 in cash deposits on hand,
Four attempts were made to get at
the cash, but the side door held to
its combination, while the guards out
side were shooting at the citizens who
pressed closely in upon them. DR..
Buckley and Guy Shoemaker, mer-
chants, first upon the scene, were
met by the robbers at the point Of
the gun and babe not to move. The
robbers stole horse and spring
wagon from Alvin Sterrill and a
black team and new surrey from Ed
ward Osborne, farmers near by. The
rigs lay in wait in front of the bank
for fight. Sterrills horse ran away,
demolishing the vehicle, when the
men took across the country on foot.
Buggy robes from Osborne's car
riage were found near Norton.
The damage to the bank building,
vault and other property is about
half its value. The gang left on a
Big Four freight at Marengo at one
o'clock, SOLE the horses and rigs and
reached Ashley shortly after two
O'Clock. They pried open the bank
doors without being discovered, but
the first explosion of dynamite aroused
the town. The gang fired as they
fled, but no one was hurt. The men
were masked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

President Mckinley has invited the
mem bers OF his presen, cabinet, one
and all, to remain Wit him for four
years, but there is 1T hope Of this
being done. Men such the present
cabinet officers be- We shown themselves
to be, cannot afford to neglect their
own business affairs forever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Two Able Campaigners.

Chapman Standard; The campaign
in this congressional district has
clearly demonstrated the wisdom Of
the Republicans in choosingJ. B. Case
as chairman of the congressional COM
mittee. 1t is rejecting no discredit
on former managers to say that the
campaign just closed was by odds the
ablest managed in years. Mr.. Case
is a natural leader and has clearly
demonstrated it by the manner in
which he conducted the campaign.
He is businessman of large inter.
ests and it was great sacrifice for
him to give his time in this manner
aud it is duly appreciated. From
every county in the district come
words Of praise. His was an
honorably conducted and vigorous
campaign and the results tell the
story.
Mr.. Case was also chairman Of the
county central committee but much Of
the work in this county fell upon j.
R. VanVoorst, secretary Of the COM
mittee, and it could not have been
better executed. Mr.. VanVoorst sur
prised his most ardent friends by the
able manner that he conducted things.
He is a winner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22


K c. Journal; Everybody knows
that Clay, Webster and Blaine were
great men. Most people remember
that they were defeated for president,
but few can recall the names Of their
successful opponents" says ex-Con-
gresham Vincent in the Clay Center
Dispatch. And yet some Of us had
been surprising that the names Of
Andrew jackson, Martin VanBuren
and Grover Cleveland were next to
household words.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Patrons OF Husbapdry,

Washington, Nov. 21.-Portland,
Me-, was selected by the national
grange, Patrons Of Husbandry, yes
terday for holding the next annual
convention. The grange adopted a
resolution setting apart the third
Sunday in June to be observed by
members of the organization through
out the country as grange memorial
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

Ed Miller will move his Searchlight
from Wakefield to Manhattan. Miller
is hustler and is one Of the up and
coming young editors Of the State.
The way he woke up the band in the
campaign was a caution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

The Righteousness OF the Dowieites
coming to Abilene with a new reli-
gion is apparent when 1t is remem-
bered that this county is sort of re-
ligion incubator and can start a new
kind Of church on on a few days no.
tice any time and has more mission
aries in the field than any county in
the west,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

A Concordia lodge adopted resolu.
tons beginning: "Whereas, in the
divine providence Of God, not clearly
understood by US, He has permitted
death to remove from our ranks ETC."
This is the first instance on record
where Kansas lodge has admitted
that it did not understand the work.
ings OF Providence
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

Manila, Nov. 2l.--Gen. Macabolos,
the former Filipino chief, is prepared
to start in pursuit of Aguinaldo with
100 picked natives, supported by Amer
lean troops. Aguinaldo, it is sup
posed, is in northern Luzon, accord
ing to statements made by ex-rebel
leaders now in Manila confirmed from
other sources.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
The IRRIGATION Congress.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-Arrivals here
yesterday of delegates to the ninth
annual session of the National Irriga-
ton congress indicate, according to
the promoters of the gathering, that
when the session is called to order to-
day there will be representation
of nearly 1000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Appeal for y Concert Of PRAYER,

New York Nov. 21.-The Evangel-
ical alliance sent out an appeal yes
terday asking all Christians to unite
in prayer on the first Sunday in De-
cember, to have watch night prayer
on New Years eve and to devote tho
week, January 6-13, to special prayer
for one another and the world.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

The Porto Rico cases came up in
the supreme court on Monday and un-
less the cout manages to decide them
on some side issue, we will soon know
whether or no the constitution fol-
lows the flag.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

A large portrait Of Lincoln hanging
in the White House fell down the
other night. The Populist paper
tina, fails to seize this chance for
solemn warning as to the fate Of the
republic is derelict In its duties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
This meets the claim that the pros

perity Of the farmers is due merely to
large crops, rather than to greatly
increased values. Every animal pro-
duced on the farm has increased in
value in these three years. The ag-
gregate increase from '96 to '99 OF the
fam value Of the live stock Of the
state is reported by Secretary Coburn
at the astonishing figures Of 60 mil
lion dollars. This year he reports an
increase of u per cent over last year
in animals slaughtered, the value
last year being 16 million dollars
greater than in 1896. Secretary Co.
burn gives out the following tables
showing the increased value of live
stock and its products:
Total annual value of Kansas live
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

The correspondent who sailed
through "miles and miles of corpses'
in Siberia is evidently the one who
saw the Russian minister boiled in
oil in Pekin and before that reported
the cannonading at Mole st. Nicholas