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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
Snajn's Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. p olivia of H ii5r,, S 5Van!;
spends his winters at Aikfn nans . in tie
I'LL liei IF his head. On using Electric Bit
p iG,..! aamerica's greatest Blood and Nerve
Remedy ali pain soon lS M5a him his CO. donnTy
thiS SihIi America knows that ii cures
n lie ond kidney trouble. purities the
I lvead '' tones up the stomach, strengthens
the puts vim neT yEor and ar organ qeM IF
INTO ~, 80 If weak. tired or ailing you
the D it Every bottle guaran.eed, only 2
neet H. sold by Bowditch x Webster, Az
gnsta; 6; II K,ta gsane d TassiHf[ D
Lighthouse jan15,l7. 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
Having Great Run on Chamber'ain's Cough
Remedy.

Manager Martin, of the Pierson drug
great run on Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. He sells five bottles Of that
medicine to one of any other kind, and
it gives great satisfaction. In these
days of Ia grippe there is nothing like
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop
the cough. heal up the sore throat and
lungs and give relief within a very
short time. The sales are growing.
and all who try it are pleased with its
prompt action.-South Chicago Daily
Calumet. For sale by Jno. Coughlin
IL Water St. druggist.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
KING OSCAR LOVES PEACE
But No Country is Excused from Taking
Proper Defence Measures.

Stockholm. Jan. 1S.-King Oscar in the
speech from the throne at the opening Of
the Riksdag. today, referred to his love
of peace, to which he had testified, he
peace conference at The Hague
His Majesty, however. went on TO say:
But even if satisfactory solution of
the arbitration question should be
reached, no country would be absolVed
from the duty of taking defence meas
ures. Nor will the existence Of an arbi-
tration tribunal release any country from
the obligation imposed by the mante-
nance of neutrality
The budget provides for the appoint
ment of military attache in Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19

one of the finest stock farms to be
found in this part Of the state is
owned ana occupied by Everett Libby
in this village. Everything about the
farm is fixed W with the latest con
veniences. and nothing is lacking for
implements that money can buy for
use on the farm. In the stable Mr.
Libby has recently built nine large box
stalls, finished in hard pine, iii which
he has a string of fast horses This
winter. he Is keeping 70 head Of white
faced steers which he is fattcning for
the Boston market. lie also has on
this farm i flock If 400 registered
sheep. The horses ana cattle are
watered in large galvanized ircn
troughs running the entire length If
the stable. the water being pumped by
large wind mill. He has small
erist mill in connection with the barn
and buys his grain by the carload and
grinds it here. making use Of the
wind mill for power. He also has
steam power handy, should the wind
mill fail to work at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
THE CLAYTON-BULWER TREATY.
No Representations Regarding il Have Been
Made TO State Department.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-It can be stated
on authority that no representations
whatever have been made to the State
department touching the Clayton Bull
wer treaty in connection with the
tendency in Congress of the Nicaragua
canal bill. 1t is said to be in violation
Of precedent for matter before Con
gress to be made the subject of formal
inquiry by another government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
RECIPROCITY EXPECTED.
Open Door in East Will Open Philippines
to Same Course.

Berlin, Jan. 1S.-Rcferring To 4 Wash
ington dispatch concerning the open
door in the Philippines, United States
Ambassador White informed the CORE
spondent of The Associated Press. today,
that in all discussions with Count Won
Buclow regarding the open door in the
East, ii hld been assumed that such a
policy would be reciprucatcd in the Phil
ippints. although no formal request for
a promise hId been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
NERVOUS
DECLINE
ALL RUN DOWN
Brain Fag, Poor Memory, Stiff
Joints, Creeping Rigors,
All Cured by Old Or. HaIIock Wonder
ful Electric Pills for Weak, Worn
out, Nervous People.

20 you wake up in the morning tired
ana unre1reshed? % YOU perform your
daily duties languidly? Do YOU miss the
snap vim and energy that was once
yours? If this describes your condition
you are in urgent need Of DR. HaIIock's
wonderful ELECTRIC PILLS for weak.
"ornout. nervous people. They Will re
store the nerves, which are the vital
forces. to their normal condition and give
You the vim and look OF perfect health.
THEY WILL RESTORE the over
will lmpart vigor and vitality to the
wasted system.
THEY WILL CURE the bad effects OF
all morbid and weakening conditions con.
sequent upon indiscretiunS and excess OF
mature wears
ARTISTS. wearied with posing, paint
ing and modelling. tired in brain and
body, ELECTRIC PILLS win cure YOU
and give you that brain rest you much
need.
BOOK KEEPERS. who see columns of
iigureS forever dancing before their eyes
brain sore and nervous. ELECTRIC
PILLS will cure you, clear the vision and
the brain.
ACTORS. who wonder why they can't
study as well as they used to- whose
memory Is weakening, ELECTRIC PILLS
Will cure you by restoring the memory.
SINGERS. throat sore and brain weary
from long seasons of opera or concert
ELECTRIC PILLS will cure You.
HOTEL KEEPERS. preparing for the
coming season who wake up in the morn
ing and don't feel as il they had slept at
ali, ELECTRIC PILLS will cure Won
Sold at stores. 81 per box; boxes, suf.
fcient To cure most obstinate cases. IS.
JOHN COUGIiLIN. Water St. Angus.
ia; G. II. BEANIE. Water St, Gardiner.
or sent direct from laboratory, prepaid to
destination, IN receipt Of price. Circulars
free. Address HALLOCk DRUG co,
10 Court St, Boston. Mass.
Trade supplied BY John W. Perkins
CO., Portland. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, Jan. lS.-The following
post offices have been discontinued in
Maine:
Mouse Island. Lincoln county. During
the winter season, the period that this
office Is closed. mail for this office should
be sent to Boothbay Harbor, Me.
Overs Lincoln county, Route 1853 Mail
to North Newcastle.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed. Thursday:
Maine-East " inn, J. +. Mallett; Rum
ford Point. G. X. Barker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
THE NEW BATTlESHIPS.
Double Turrets Will Not Be Used Objections
to the Sheaihng.

Washington. Jan. lS.-Thc board Of
naval bureau chiefs at their mcctin" to-
day. decided against the us" of double
uirrrtS for the new hIttlr~hips. They
also decided to ask permission of con
grrSS t. eliminate from these ships the
shcathing which is at present a feature
in the new construction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19

Now that Burnham has lost the
Dirigo Manufacturing Company, which
recently moved to Clinton. ii Is looking
for a good industry which can be per
suaded 70 locate here. There is some
talk Of X. a. Conant Of Pittsfield. NOV
ing here and starting a large factory
for the manufacture Of shirt waists
and skirts. The citizens are willing
to offer any assistance to Il good reli-
able company. and are willing to con
fer with any parties Interested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-The President. To-
day. sent these nominations t. the
Senate:
Pnstmaster-Franklin ". Rollins. ELS
worth, Me.
Navy-.J. G.. Muir Of the District of CO.
lumbia to be second lieutenant in the
marine corps: William +. Lictherberger
of Connecticut. to be Professor of math-
ematics in the navy, George ". Reeves,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
Nav Brunswick Government Recognized.

ST John. y. H.. Jan. lS.-Th' New
brunswick government was recon
structed in part. tonight. Hon. II. IL
Emerson remains premier and takes
Inc attorney generalship. Hon. n. -
White gives up the attorney general
shin TO become chief commissioner q
nubIic works. Emerson's former posi-
tior IT. A. McKeown of st. John. en-
ters the government without a port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The Senate. to-
day, confirmed the following nominations.
X. w. McWade, Pennsylvania TO be con-
sui at Canton, China: r. j. Henderson.
Illinois, member of the board of ord
nance and fertilization.
PostmasterS-Maine, r. G.. Reed. Dam
ariscotta: q. X. Foster, Lisbon Falls; 4.
a. Dinsmore Dover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19

Dyanthia. widow of the late Francis
Cole. died at her home in the west part
OF the town, Tuesday afternoon. at the
advanced age Of - years. Mrs. Cole
had been quite feeble for several
months and her death was expected.
The funeral was held from the Dodge
school house, Thursday afternoon. The
interment took place on what is called
the Mount" in the west part Of the
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19

William Lamb has a large crew Of
men at work cutting and yarding about
1000 cords OF hard wood. This wood is
being yarded at the Maine Central
depot and will be shipped to Portland
and Boston by Mr.. Lamb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
BURNHAM.

Miss Minnie Sherman is slowly re-
covering from her dangerous illness.
1t Is expected that she will be able to
be out in few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19

Jr., of New Jersey, and Walter r. Camp
tiers.
War-Thomas j. Henderson Of Illinois
to be civilian member of the hoard Of
ordnance and Notifications
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19

money paid into the treasury of the
United States soon after the Civil War
as the result Of the sale Of cotton cap
tured by the Federal forces. There
was originally about $3oo09,o0o Of this
money but a portion Of it was paid
to the owners Of the cotton soon after
the close Of the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19

D,sorsted. played out. tired and weary
DlssusSfa weak aching back? Com
fert and instant soothing, invigoratin.
ene Gac i. will disappear. Try them Sold
evervWhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
Polo Games.

At Salem-Lawrence, !; Salem, d.
At Taunton-Taunton, =; Brockton, 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-19
Daily Kennebec Journal.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
BOARD OF EXAMINATION MEETS.
Officers Elect Before the Military Examiners
Other State House News.

The railroad commissioners have
little on the docket in the way of hear
lngs for this winter They have few
decisions that will be issued later in
the season, concerning which the peo-
pie OF York county are waiting patient
~ TO hear about The matters are i'm
portant and a decision cannot be
drawn up in a day or a week.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

Charities and this opinion seems to
have beer promulgated with the idea
Of retsrding the PROCESS of erecting
this much needed institution rather
than any thing else. 1t has been evil
dent for some time past that the Re-
publican State administration has
been considering the advisability of
trading this section off tor political
capitol to the short grass section ar
ound Clay Ce ter, and rather than do
their duty in this matter and carry
out the plans as agreed upon by the
Legislature they propose to forestall
the matter by either refusing to act
and do what they shonld do in all fair
ness or go out of their way to deprive
South -Eesrern Kansas of the location
of State institution The motives
have been apparent for some time past
and if they succeed in pushing this
matter into politics it alone would
prove the annihilation of the present
administrati n.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
LACK Of RESPECT TO OUR
WOMEN.

One cannot fail to observe the ey-
erin ereasinr dis osi.ion on the part
Of cur Young men, especially, to be
1isrespectful to women. we know
hat some silly wamen ''run after
aud pct our young men ia way that
is not becoming. causeing them to lose
respect for the sex Bat this cannot
account for the general Indifference
and lack ofrespect to our good women
Which we constantly see exhibited.
: The tendency to tell who admonishes
a SON for his own good, to mind
her own business is becoming pain
fullv prominent. The manner of ad-
dressing respectable young ladies on
ne street attracting their attention
hy whistling, coughing, hallowing and
stamping the feet the familiar utting
of the hands on them while in CONVEX
satlon, and the introducing of subj jects
that are toff color" are, to say the
least. disgusting Another habit that
is on the increase is tho habit of our
young men who attended social func-
tions going alone enjoying the hospit-
talitv of the hostess and the company
Of the young ladies present, and then
departing alone, leaving the young
ladies to get home as best they can
with out escorts at late hours of the
night The habit has grown until it
has become a matter of serious con-
sideration by those who extend such
Invitations as to whether the offend
ers shall receive further reorganization,
1t can not be for the sake of economy
that the young ladies are permitted
TO 60 unattended, for many Of the
young 2Yer Ysrt the 9i1Rgay 1RayrhiH5 isH65end twice wi
as much as it would cost to see a lady
home. The time was when a gentle.
man who attended party or receipt.
'ion and did not escort lady home
was like poor boy at the fair with
no one 10 bear him company. This
change IN such matters indicates a
decline in the respect which we have
for our women. Coming through ex'
periences which have been the lot OF
our mothers. and the temptations
and environments with which our
sisters have been surrounded, Amer
lean Negro womanhood is exception
ally pure the standard of the morals
Of the women of any race is the high
water mark of the possibilities OF the
men of that race.
We should revere our women; de-
fend and protect them, and instead Of
permitting the to go home at late
hours, unattended, esteem it an hon
Or and pleasure to be their protectors.
Let US hope that in the near future
we will see an improvement in this
matter.-Odd Fellows journal.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
MEANS DISFRAN
CHISEMENT,
senator Prifchard Opposes Change in
North Carolina Constitution

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-At the
conclusion of the routine business il
he Senate to day Mr.. Prichard IN.
c. called up his resolution relating to
the proposed amendment to the con-
stitu.ion of North Carolina, which, if
adopted, It is alleged, disfranclIisos a
large class Of voters If The State.
After the reading of the resolutions
Mr.. Pnecha d addressed the S9nate in
support Of it, his address being in The
nature Of a reply to that delivered
several days ago by sonetor Morg n
He said in part;
Mr.. Prichard said the question in.
vJlved the peace and welfare of The
nation and stability of our institu ion
The constitution guaranteed to each
State republican government. |
Senator Morgan's contention prevailed
There would be pure notification.
lie sad the Democrats or North
c rolinR we're attempting to deprive
certain citizens Of guaranteed riyets,
just as ths D -moerats of LOUISIANA had
done.
.,7Mr Priteh I'd said that if Senator
Mo,'gln wasright, thea the Demo
cratic party oaghl hqve courage to
proP57e sorogation Of the Is amend
liaGt #aieh gives the Negro the tight
70 fraach.se. Tie said the adoption
u The pr pose anendmept to the
North Carollaa constitution would
sfund the death knell to the aspira-
ions Of every Zeb Vance q mocrat in
he State.
While it was claimed that the object
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
Anti I-Lynching BIZ.

WASHINGTON, D G, January 90
Representatiy White, of North
Csrolinag the colored Representatives
in the honse to day reported bill for
Hthe protection of all citizens of the
United States against mob violence, "
etc. 1t provides that all persons shall
be protected from being murdered
tortured or burned to death by mob's
known as '1ynching bees" whether
spontaneous or premeditated, and all
parties participating, aidin or abett-
ing in such affairs are made guilty. by
treason against the United States
Government and subject to prosectt-
ion in the United States courts.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
4 BILL TO STOP
LYNHCING
Measure Introduced In the Mississ-
ippi Legislature Aimed at Des-
truction ofMod Law

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 20.-Goy.
Longino's attitude On lynching was
was indorsed yesturday by Negroes
in mass meeting.
Following the Goyenor's suggestion
Senator adams introduced bill pro
viding that officers who close" priso-
ners to mob shall forfeit their Office
and that the county in which a lynch
ing occurs shall poy 5000 to the heirs
of the victim of the mob's fury.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
An Oregon EeeisIator su,c,das

Portland, Ore.,y JAM 23.--Sidney G.
Hawson, of Arlington, Ore, member
of the Oregon Legislature, commits ted
suicide yesterday afternoon in a room
at the Esmond hotel by shooting
himself in the head. Drink and do
mestic trouble are said to be the
cause of the suicide.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
Fall of a Miners Cage.

= Springfield, Ill, Jan. 23.-The cage
at the Spaulding Coal oompany'a
shaft, at SPaulding, Is miles east OF
this CITY, fell 30 feet yesterday with
eight miners, six of whom-Harry
Ducker, Charles Minney, William Wul.
ness, Edward Stringham and two
men whose, names are unknown
were injuredt Ducker sustained a
broken leg and other injuries.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

aid at PRESENT the majority of the
Negro race has no electoral capacity
1.-The question raised in the resolu-
ton offered by the Senator from
Norrh Carolina is a Judicial one.
Congress Ii 5 the power but it has
not the right, to declare any law OF
constitutional provision OF a State
unconstitutional.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
THE COLOR.LINEAGAIN

And now the news comes that the
white reglmental officers of the Forty
ninth United States Volunteer Infant
ry after fraternizing with the eolored
company officers in this country, inn
mediately after the ship that is carly
i..g the to the PHILIPPINES moved
out from the harbor at San Francisco
established the color line withsa ven
geance: and now the white regime1tal
officers eat at the first table, and the
colored company officers eat at the
second table. And thus we send the
governments representatives to sub
due and civilize dark race, who carry
their American prejudice to color, to
a country where it never existed.
To live under the ban of color s is
worse than living in a superstitious,
ignorsnt and half civilized state. The
latter obstacIec we can remove by self
development of our own motion; the
former, we cannot remove, because it
is in the breast of others and they not
knowing its baleful influences by ex-
perience, are not concealed in its re-
moYal.
We are reformed that the President
~ = q X
and insult to our colOred officers.
What will he do about it? An officer
and gentleman" are synonymous
terms In popular estimation at least,
and one officer and genJlem en- cannot
refuse to dine with another officer
and gentlemen when occasion requir-
es it, without being gully ofan often.
Sc unbecoming an ''offfcer and gentle
man. ."-Ex.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

The first and second class cities are
holding too many surplus Negroes,
and if some of the industrious Gegtos
would work as hard on farm as
they do In the cities, we see no rea-
son why they could not become good
iyer in few years.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
Boer Resolution of symp4,hv Defested.

Boer Resolution of sympathy Defeated.
Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 23.-In the
lower house of the legislature yester-
day morning Mr.. Carter, of Sioux
county, presented resolution of
sympathy for the Beers Carter is a
republican and the resolution was
moved for adoption by Kerr, of Grun-
dy, also republican. On roll call
every democrat voted for it, but it was
defeated-57 to %. The republicans
who favored it all represent counties
in the German element.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

1t look as though that the admin
istration are plugging against Parsons
for the asylum after Clay Centre play
ing the baby act, and Topeka playing
unfair on the Back Grounds.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
First published December S,h. 1899
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LABETTE
COUNTY KANSAS.

THE STATE OF KANSAS, to Edward
Lewis defendant in the above entitled
action, Greehng:
You are here by notified that you
rs defendant, have been sued IN the
above named conrt, by said plaintiff
Mahala Lewis whose petition is now
on file in she Office of The Clerk OF thu
District Court within aud for the Co
unity of Labette aud The State of Kan
sas and that you must answer said
petition before the 23rd day of Japu
airy A. D. 1900 or said petition will be
taken as true nd Judgment rendered
against you of the nature folling, TO-
wit: Chronological plaintiff from you
said defendant and freeing her from
the m9rital relations now extending
between her and yourself, and that
she, the plaintiff Mahala Lewis. be
given the absolute control of tn
following described property.
The West Half (vD Of the East Halt
~ of lot Nc. Cne{D in block Nine
t y-fve 95 in he city of Pc sons Labette
County, Ksrsas, aud barring said
defendent. and ecst Of suit, and for
sueh other and further relief as may
o the court seem equitab'e and JUS
my hand and the seal of Dis
trict Court at my Office in the City Of
Oswego. Kansas. this 5th day Of Dec
ember A. d. 1899.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

We only have one thing to hope
for in this country. accept those posi-
tions that the white man won't have,
respect the virtue of our women and
split pennies before spending them.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

If the American Negro Just had
the white mans chance, the question,
as to where he will reside would bn
of little importance, and our southern
brethren could rest in peace.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

If our colored school would eduoate
our people the worth OF dollar and
Importance of a trade instead of leav-
ing them under the impression that
as soon as they get common school
education on that they must make
a living with out the sweat of the
brow.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26

1t seem there are good many women
in this country favor polygamy from
applause, Robert received after his
speach, Good men must be in demand
if that is true.
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
FRIDAY. Jan. 90, 1900. .~s
ENERGETIC AGENTS AND CORES
PoEpENTs WANTED IN EV ERF To"N
WRITE A CARD FOR TERMS.

REMTTTANCEs should be made by POST
ns3cs Money Order, Express Money Order or
Ian. If these are not rrocurable, the money
may be e.utpy rsvIsrered Letter.
n1scONTTNUANCEs. The publishers of this
paper must be notified by letter wnen SuD-
scriber wants his paper stopped simply relu'-
nq the paper " IL not answer, as we can not
and your name on our books unless the POST
once address is given. AL arrsarages must De
paid.
DO NOT FAILto give thename, Town. County
tf,.N re the paper is to be SENT
The Parsons weekly blade., 1900-01-26
A Lecturer Bitten by /. asattl..pa...

Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 33.-Dr. How
ard A. Kelly, professor Of gypecology
in. the medical school of Johns Hop
kins hospital, was bitten on the right
hand last night by large rattle
snake which he was exhibiting to
illustrate a lecture in tile medical
school The doctor sucked the blood
from the wound and contfnued his
lecture for nearly an hour hfter the
occurrence. When he left for his
home ne expressed the ePnTiction
that he had Succeeded in drawing all
the venom from fhis xvo1,nda5 hand.