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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
18th K. or p. DISTRICT
Holds Scmi-AnnuaI Convention With Sir
Knights at Calais.

The Knights of Pythas Of the 18th
district Of the State of Maine held their
semi-annual convention at Calais,
Thursday. The following knights
from Eastport and Lubec. with Brig
adler General Wesley g. Smith, q. X.
of Il. and s., Of Old Orchard. and
Luther b. Roberts assistant quarter
master general of the Uniformed Rank
and acting as Grand Chancellor.
Anchor Lodge, No. Al, Passport: j.
> Bucknam, district deputy; Wilfred
Alexander, vice chancellor; &. II. Var
ney, *. of K. and s.; f. w. Gogrett,
NJ. Of f.; T.. NJ. Cherry, p. G.; George
NJ. Kane. inner guard; Scott p. Bra
dish, George Ferguson, ID. &. Nc
Nichol, II. l.. Small, j. p. Bogrett Har-
ry Narney. ID. +. Capen, Everett Capen,
VIM Taylor, j. +. Harrington, q. j.
Holmes. Levi Turner, Fred Eldridge,
Ed Pike, Fred Morse. VIM. Lincoln.
Thomas HiIyard f.. B. Lowe Charlie,
owen.
Lubec Lodge No. 112: John a. Tuck
er, g. O.; Fred Tanning. +. a.; l.. q.
Adams i. G.; Parker HoughtOn, NJ. of
r.; Wilfred Small, NJ. Of w; Edward
Ramsden, Forest Reynolds. r. j..
Avery, Geo. S. Thayer. VIM. Welch.
The business during the afternoon
was the cxemplfication of the unwrit-
ten work cf the three ranks by the
grand officers and the comforting Of
the Grand Lodge Rank on the past
chanccllors.
In the evening, members Of Lubec
Lodge, Anchor Lodge, Frontier Lodge
of St Stephen. y. -. Border Lodge Of
Milltown. y. H.. ana Calais Lodge eX-
cmplined the rank work on candidates.
The ladies ~ IN" Pythian Assembly
served supper to all the visiting ana
local Knights in G. a. X. hail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

ground some distance way 1t was Il
cheerlcss spot both in its exterior ana
interior The memory Of ii causes a
cold chill to run up and down our
was fair type Of the country school
house in use at that time. 1t was, in
deed. even then, considerably superior
10 others il the same town. We have
been Il long time growing away from
this condition of affairs; but there is
reason t. believe that we are making.
on the whole, gratifying progress IN
this direction. Our efficient State su-
perintendent of school las taken an
active and intelligent interest in this
phase of educational development. and
results are beginning to follow his
well directed efforts. Not the least
among his efforts to better old condi-
tions. has been the publication in his
reports Of number Of plans for
SchoohOusc construction, carefully
prepared by competent architects and
thoroughly up to date. That these
have already been productive of most
gratifying results is well known to all
who have followed. with any degree of
care, the educational life Of our State
We trust that the schoolhouses that
are built in Maine in the years to come
may all be constructed along these up
tO-date lines
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
Maine fraternities.

\ Woman's State Relief Corps has
been organized in Saco with y charter
members.
Sunshine Lodge. New England. Or
der of Protection, Stetson, is in a
fourishing condition at present. Al
the last meeting eight candidates re-
ceived the initiaeory degree. The
members of the degree team have re-
Gently obtained their uniforms. The
lodge is contemplating the erection of a
hall in the early spring.
The annual meeting of the York
County Mutual Relief Association. Of
Biddeford, an organization composed Of
odd Fellows. was held recently and the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Charles L.
GoldthWaite; ;sSfce president. Joseph r.
Mason: secretary. William :. Fowler:
treasurer. j. Il. French. 1t developed
at the meeting that not a death in the
association had occurred during the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
6r} anism in Connecticut.

The w. j. Bryan managers are max
ing 4 desperate effort TO boom thei;
chief among New England Democrats
Among other needs to this end is 4
larger treasury. ana it is wen known
that Efforts are being made to ac-
cumulatc fund To be used for the
booming of the Nebraska perennial
presidential candidate So far as New
England is concerned this movement
was started in Connecticut which i;
was thought, on account of former
Democratic proclvities, would be the
most favorable to the scheme of any
Of the eastern states. Meetings were
held on Jackson day in various parts
Of the state, and especially at the OLD
Iallying point, Stamford, which it. was
hoped would be productive Of much
enthusiasm, and many dollars. Some
of the meetings We're fairly well at
tended. but they only served to en-
phasiza the fact that Bryan had lost
strength throughout the, state. Tn
gold Democrats We're apparently in tho
asccndency. There was considerable
caustic discussion, but few funds. The
largest subscription reported was from
the Stamford meeting which ,aggrc-
gated ST. It is very evident that if MI
Bryan purposes to again carry the war
into the enemy's country" he will be
forced To depend for the necessary
sinews. as was the case in 1896. upon
the bonanza mine owners Of the silver
producing states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
He O.Iy Repeats What Has Been Said Around
the Globe.

1t has been demonstrated repeatedly
in every state in the Union and in
many foreign countries that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is a certain pre-
ventive and cure for Group. 1t has be
come the universal remedy for that
disease. NJ. V. Fisher Of Liberty, w.
Va, only repeats what has been said
around the globe when he writes: a
have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy in my family for several years ana
always with perfect success. We be-
lieve that it is not only the best cough
remedy, but that it is a sure cure for
Group. 1t has saved the lives Of our
children number of times" This
remedy is for sale by Jno. Coughlin
Ia Water St, druggist.
tu,th, sattf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
Maine 00ssam)
Ship OF Fancy.

The sun went shining down the west
AT close of day,
His fires Were kindled on the crest
or distant hill; =.
Along the surface OF the haV
His beams in bars of brightness lay.
When Ship of Fancy sailed away
So calmly still.
Those slken sails We're dazzling white
As winter snow,
When that fair ship of mine at night
Went sailing by:
How fast the shadows crept below
How side and deck were darkened 50
That only topsails then might show
Against the Sky.
The sun is shining bright and cIcaf .
In eastern skies.
Is bringing warmth. is bringing cheer
To hearts of mem
\ vessel in the harb0r lies
From masthead Well-knOwn pennun flies
'Tis Shin Of Fancy-glad surprise.
Come home again.
Isaac Bassett Choatc 'G2. Bowdoin
Quill.
4 gang Of thieves mas been making
itself very obnoxious in Hucksport ~
late. The offenders are believed to be
boys. Roosts have been robbed coun-
ters have been pilfered from. stores en-
tered ana money taken both by day
and night. while from one house I
watch was stolen but afterwards re-
covered. The officers are believed to
be upon the track Of the Offenders
Fridays snow-storm came just i'll
time to prevent the stopping of work
at a number of places in the Maine
woods. 1t is well known that a mum
ber of heavy operators Were upon the
point of SuSpending work, fearing that
if further logs We're yarded they might
not have snow enough to haul them to
the landings. The snow fan of Thurs
day night, while not heavy, will do
very much To relieve the situation
Portland wants a light ship off Cape
ElizabTh-and there does not appear
to be any good reason why she should
net have it. Certainly the large ship
ping interests of the Forest city are
very much in need of this protection.
Lagrange has gone whole year
without a fire. This record is a some
what exceptional one. as insurance
men say that fires have bcen very
numerous during the past l. months.
especially the present winter.
\ Belfast lover Of flowers is treasur-
ing with the greatest care pot of this
Interesting little plant. 1t was brought
directly from Ireland by a Stockton
Springs captain and Il friend Of its
present owner solicited for her q few
small pieces last summer. which have
developed into pretty plant. Ii is
pflzel not because it is the national
flower of ireland or from any of the
associations of that country, but for its
intrinsic qualities to please one who is
interested in the study of plant life.
lhis specimen is the ee-leafed plant.
the Trifolium repens. The original
shamrock Of Ireland was claimed BY
many to have been the Oxalis
acetosella, or wood sorrel. and many of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

In the Cumberland superior court,
Bonney. j., presiding. Thursday. $lS0t
in fines in liquor cases Were collected
during the forenoon. The grand jury
failed to find on indictment in the case
Of Walter II. Potter. who was charged
with embeZZlement from the firm Of
w. :. Parker K Co. Potter was brought
before, the court. on Wednesday, and
discharged. He was emaCiated. pale
and looked like a sick man. His inn
prisonment at the Jail had told severe
ly upon him. The following pleaded
guilty to the indictments against them:
Nelson w. Burnham Of Naples. break
ing and entering in the night time. and
larceny: Charles q. Harris larceny
from person; Arthur s. Lane. larceny
Of horse, and maltrsating horse and
heifer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

Of 1888 Orange Street. Los Angeles. Cal,
writes: II had been afflicted with my,
eyes for over year with such dreadful
itching and Inflammation that l could
not use them for anything. Physicians
had given me many different remedies
which were like using so much water {;
they measured my eyes for glasses winch
l got and wore for some time, but they
did not benefit me in the least. My
mother desired me to write to DR.. X. v.
Pierce and explain the condition OF MY
eyes. i did so, and after following your
advice, and using eight bottles OF the
'Favorite Prescription and eight OF the
Golden Medical Discovery, can say my
trouble is entirely cured. ! would advise
any one SO afflicted to try these wonder
full medicines. My health was never SO
good as it is now, and | shall never tire
of praising DIR. Pierce's medicines"
Sick women are invited 10 consult DR..
Pierce by letter and secure a specialist 5
advice free Of charge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
Presidential Electors Must All Be
Chosen in State Convention.
HEADQUARTERS
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.
AUGUSTA. MAINE, JAN. 4, 1900.

To the EtpuJ.i-dns % I.;>...c:-.'--. ... 70
1892 two Presidential electors at Ia. ,e.
Senatare poiiuiS " lnJ W. Ilteu 9's g
vention. and the remaining electors. COR
responding to the members Of the Uni ed
States House of Representatives " re
nominated by the several cOngressio lal
district conventions.
The passage of the Australian Ballot
law entirely changed the procedure. I n
tion of our election system, and tlis
ballot act requires that candidates to be
voted for by the Voters throughout he
whole State must be placed in nominal
tion by Convention representing no less
a constituency than the whole St te.
Hence, all the candidates of a party for
Presidential electors must be nomina ted
in State Convention. ana | have tn, re-
fore included in the call six electors
J. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

In the Washington supreme judicial
court lowers. j.. presiding. Wednesday,
ing ana came to a somewhat abrupt
standstill. l.. -. Lamond. the attorney
for tn" defence. called the attention OF
the court to the fact that the name of
the third plaintiff. Melville Anderson. was
not signed to the document. ana after q
consultation with the attorneys in the
case Judge Powers ruled that 4 decree
could not he granted by the court unless
Melville Anderson WAS in some manner
made a party Of the action. The case
was continued
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

The slaughter at Ladysmith in last
Saturdays engagement appears to
have been something horrible. The
estimate the damage inflicted upon the
enemy. There can be no question.
however, but what the Boer losses
were very large. and, inasmuch as
practically their whole available fight
ing force is now in the field, it is diff
cult to see how they can be made good
Meanwhile the English army is being
constantly re-enforced, ana. if the wa
continues. there can b. little doubt "f
its ultimate outcome.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

The speech of Senator Pettigrew was
equal TO a victory. in the encourage
ment it will give the half-civilized
forces who are fighting our flag in the
Philippines. 1t is speech that will
be responsible for the loss Of many a
soldiers life. While our brave troops
are fighting the country's foes at the
front it would certainly seem as if
there should be some way to at least
muZZle those in the rear.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13


The would be Goebel state stealers
are carrying matters with high hand
in Kentucky. The latest attempted
Legislative usurpation is the attempt 7,
deprive the Lieutenant Governor of his
constitutional right Of presiding over
passing rule comforting this privileg,
upon the Democratic speaker Of th'
House, has created great eXcitcmen'
among the law abiding citizens Of thai
state and will be stoutly resisted
Goebelism is desperate and unscrupu-
lous, but it remains to be seen whether
or not it will be able to ride, rough
shod, over all law and order.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

Senator Beveridge Of Indiana whose
maiden speech on the Philippine
islands, has been warmly endorsed by
patriotic people all over the coun-
try. is a fine type Of the self made
American citizen. He secured a liberal
education as a result Of his own indie
fatigable industry and toll. He is
recognized today not merely as a gen.
tleman Of broad culture. but also az
one of the finest public orators in the
country
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

Professor Mendenhall predicts tina 1
coal will be very scarce at the close of
the next century if we keep on burn
ing it at the present rate. Cheer up.
Prof. Long, before that time we shall
all be heating our houses with elec-
tricity-very likely with accumulated
ground currents. Let US cross no
bridges until we reach them. "Sufi-
cient unto the day is the evil thereof"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
FOR oousTeas.
Easy 10 Investigate This.

Mr.. J. T. Gallagher Of S3 Clinton Ave.
Albany. n. Y, writes the following
which is of interest to anyone suffering
from the pain and annoyance Of piles.
The gentleman says:
Il suffered for six months from itch
ing piles.
The Pyramid Pile Cure was recon-
mended and | used one box which
cured me completely.
The pain and agony which I under
went was something indescribable.
used many other remedies with only
temporary relief Had | known that the
form of the Pyramid Pile cure was 4
suppOsitOry | would have used il long
before 7 did. The Pyramid Pile cure
reaches the seat Of disease ana i
soothing sensation is experienced at
once.
This is bona hdn ana anyone who is
incredulous may write TO my address
ana | will verify the above by return
mail
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
Respectfully.
j. T. GALLAGHER,
S2 Clinton Ave.
Albany n Y

The Pyramid Pile cure has been a
pleasant surprise tn thousands Of suf-
ferers from piles because of the in
stant relief 1t gives and prompt cure
which results from its regular use. ana
this is done without the use Of opiateS,
narcotics or poisons of any kind. as
the Pyramid is wholly free from any
injurious drug whatever.
Hundreds who had almost decided
to undergo an operation. believing
nothing else would cure them. have
been astonished to find that a fifty cent
box Of the Pyramid Pile Cure was far
safer, better and more effective than
an operation could possibly be.
The Pyramid is sold by all druggists
at 80 cents for full-sized package.
Write to Pyramid Drug co., Mar
shall, Mich. for little book on cause
and cure Of piles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

The dream Of Maine polo league
appears to have gone, vanishing
among the things that were.
old Town is having a midwinter
boom. A correspondent, writing from
there. says: All who are anxious to
earn a dollar may find employment.
and it is next to an imposSibility to get
an able bodied man to saw wood or to
do any work about a residence. TIL"
high rate of wages being paid for
Woodsmcn has taken more men than
usual from town, while the building Of
new enterprises has furnished employ
ment for the rest. In two months
these lah0rers will begin to congregate
on the streets. and the effect Of the
long winters work will be felt in the
stores and shops about town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
And now Mr.. Bryan opposes the

And now Mr.. Bryan opposes the ak
ir-; i, II tho Filio:@oa because he
fears they are not sufficiently intelli-
der what his great and good friend,
George Washington Aguinaldo. Will
say to that?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communica Ions.
The journal cannot be held respOr-
sible for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all comm icatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

The New York World is after SEE
tary Gage-quite a ways after.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

The proprietor Of Child's Pharnacv, corner
Ferry and Belmont Streets. Maiden. Mass, re-
ports: "Omega OH is quick in S action. have
tried II myself and aStouislud. ! don't often
say much about such things, hut / must confess it
does good work. l recommended a man to get a
bottle for his wife, who had 4 lame back She was
unable 70 walk any distance. After using one bot
tie of Omega Oil he came back for a second bottle
and said it had completely cured her" Similar re-
ports come from many otler druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

y black fox in the vicinity Of Green
il reported 70 be causing the sports
men in that section some long tramps.
As yet no one has Succeeded in secur-
ing a, fair Shot at him
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

Your druggist sells Omega Oil. or can get il fof
Won Of any wholesale druggist. The Omega Chem,
cal CO.. Boston, Mas. will mail bottle prepn2
Tor 5oc. II cash, money order or stamps 63I
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

Even nov tile question of next sum
mer's outing is being considered, and.
unless All the signs NJ the times are
misleading, the coming season viii be
m exceedingly prosperous one for
Maine resorts. Already we hear that
one Portland READ estate man has or
ders from six persons to timd cottages
On Peaks Island for them ready for oc-
cupancy by April 70. ana last Week no
less than $1,000 was paid Islesboro
parties for lots which, it is understood,
VIII be built upon next year. Similar
reports come from other points i'll tho
State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

The church sociable is now having its
innings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13
WRITE TO DIR .RM.plERCE
BUFFALO. NM.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE PRiNNIt.

the so-called shamrocks M" the COM
mon oxalis. The TrifoluIn repcns has
a medicinal property and acts as an
anodyne in the treatment " cattle.
Its foliage is very pretty, but a bios
som is eagerly awaited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-13

worth during the year 1899
Tie Church club of Maine. composed
Of laymen Of the Episcopal CHURCH. Will
hold a meeting and banquet at the Fall
mouth hotel in Portland. on Jan. y.
President John r. Coleman Of Portland
will preside. Tn" guest Of honor viii
be Bishop Elect Goldman, Who will theH
first meet representatives, of the
churches of his future diocese.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-05-31

The telegraph wires inform us that
Representative Jones invited George
Edmond Foss, chairman of the naval
committee to visit this state and see
what wonderful country Washington is
and to obtain the necessary information
for the location of naval station. Mr..
Foss, who of course is in the pay of the
government, said he "would be glad to
20 this year and look the whole matter
over, but could not do so on account of
the campaign" Comment is uncalIed for
stronger argument against the Hanna
Mckinley system could not be boiled
down into several columns of this paper
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-05-31

de piccolo and first you know dere is
too much steam up. One choice looking
girl pulled Shakespeare all around de
hall but che cou dn't get off de subject OF
love. 1t would crop out, and never a
word about hops or alfalfa. Jeffres and
Corbett were back numbers and Juliet
and Desdemonia got de winning blows.
Now do you know what would do if |
was running dat show? I'd make it ex-
citing. I'd have have a fire scene and
have a beautiful lady climb up de English
ivy to de ninth story of de brick block,
grab de poor, suffocating sick man aud
trow him down to de pavement. Den
I'd have her nurse him back to life.
Red and green lights would close de per-
Torrance. Dis is an all wool talk, see.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-05-31
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Observed by Military and Civic Societies
and by Citizens in General.

The memory of the heroes. who fell in
the wars OF this country, was observed
on Memorial Sunday and on Dec oration
Day with appropriate services. On Sun
day Rev. Condit entertained large
audience at the opera house with a well
considered address, and the music under
the direction OF Geo. S. Vance and f. +
kelso was OF an unusually pleasing
character. Meade post OF the &. A. r.
and the Woman's Relief Corps were
present in body and the musical and
intellectual parts of the program were
fully appreciated.
On Decoration Day the Grand Army,
the younger veterans of the Philippine
war, the militia company under COM
mand OF Capt. Coombs, and detach-
ment from the Uniform Rank OF the
knights of Pythias formed in procession
in the morning, and headed by the mar
tial band, which was recently organized
principal streets of the city. In the
afternoon the opera house was filled to
its capacity by an audience that was well
entertained. The address of the day was
delivered by Rev. Woods, of the Metho-
dist church, and was in his best vein.
The boy's choir was novel feature IN
the excellent program and their singing
was thoroughly appreciated.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-05-31

government. While the people Of the
United States are inclined to be just,
though somewhat impulsive, they can
not be expected to right the wrongs Of
the entire world, and when they attempt
it they will find themselves in continual
hot water. The Beers have made a great
struggle against odds almost impossible
to be overcome. The strength of their
cause was in the nearness 10 the family
life of the burghers, and when Frau
Kruger was willing to give her four sons.
six sons.in-law and thirty.three grand
sons to the carnage of war her example
was emulated by every mother in that
narrowed country. 1t was, and is, a
pitful struggle and can have but one
termination
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-05-31
Wat People Soys.

Jimmy Tough-Say, see YOU want
one of dose heart to heart talks which
take so well with some of de kids. All
right. I'll give you de straight biz. See !?
Well, Use been tending de Women's
club meetings and don't know where
Pm at. When a big fat woman comes
on say to myself, Jimmy, dat old girl is
going to tear tings all to pieces. But
what do you tink? She has voice like
sick canary bird and you can't hear
her back OF de first two rows in de par.
quet. Next comes little girl dat looks
as though she was dying of consumption
and she has voice on her like bass
drum. Da don't arrange tings right.
Da put de trombone player to work on