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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
THE PORTLAND FIRE.
Arrest of Parties Who are Believed to
Have Caused It.

PORTLAND, Dec. 90.
Investigation into the cause of Fridays
fire at Portland. led to the arrest Saturday
forenoon. of John Forestal, janitor of the
skating rink and a man named William
Thayer 1t appears that Thayer was drunk
in the building and F orestal, had been drink
ing The theory is that Forestal attempted
to build ire in the furnace, using some OIL
A barrel of which was in the cellar, to make
1t burn quickly. In some way the whole
barrel caught fire and in moment the whole
building was ablaze. Both men cr,wled out
of the cellar window before the fire was
seen by any body. They are now held await
ing further developments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Goicg for Colonel Ferret.

The recent exposure in the New York
Tribune of the grossest irregularities of tav-
oritism in the office of the Supervising Ar
chliect of the Treasury, was an unpleasant
Christmas surprise to some of the officials in
that office. 1t gave them the shivers.
coHgfes 'ional investigation will now follow.
Ii has been an open secret here for long
time here that Colonel Frerets kisses in the
shape of contracts Tor erecting puohc build
ings went by favor This is one of the offices
where the administration made clean weep !;
and for that reason there has been nothing to
restrain the most needless extravaganza and
the letti1g of contracts within the ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31

Physicians recommend DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, when all other me dicines fail, as
CT rtain cure for branchi,is sore throat and
coughs or colds Of long standing. For sale
by all Druggists. 25 cts.
"For there was never yet a Philosopher,
that could endure the toolhschs patiently"
Perhaps not-tut there's little wit in endur-
ing it at alt, when one bottle of Salvation Oil
will cure it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
DIscREDITs THE REPORT
OF a Clerical Uprising at the Mexican
Capital.

WAsHISGToN, Dec. 80.
Senior Romero, Mexican minister, SAID to-
night that he didn't believe that any such oc
currences had taken place in the City Of
Mexico, as WAS stated in despatch from
FL PAso Tex, purportIng to give an account
of a great clerical uprising in the Mexican
capital. If anything of such magnitude
had taken place se should have heard of it
by cable via Galveston, aud should not have
r, ceived the first intimstion from such a
place as FL Paso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
A Harrison Home Destroyed.

HARRISON, Dec. 20.
The house and barn owned BY Samuel
Greene at Harrison, was burned Saturday
at two O'Clock. The house was oc-
cupied by W d. Walker and family, who
lost nearly all of their wearing apparel.
The greater port on of their furniture was
saved The fire commenced in the barn and
the cause is unknown. Loss ABOUT $500
on the house; insured for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
STRUCK BY THE CARS.
Wonderful Escape of a Damarisc otta
Lady.

DAMARIsCorTA. Dec. 29.
The Knox Lincoln train struck Carrie
Bearce of Nobleboro, aged about is years.
at Trask's crossing in that town, Friday, and
threw her about % feet. The ligsments of
one thigh aud one arm ~er' ruptured, and
she was otherwise italy hurt, but she es-
csped fatal, and it is thought, serious injury.
No blame attaches TO the railroad employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
MRS. GEN. scHoF1ELD
niss at wasr1nston Of Heart Disease

r.3 WksHrseTos. Dec. 80.
Mrs. SchefeK. wife of Major General
Schofeld, died of paralysis of the heart at
seven O'Clock this morning. She had been
suffering from the effects of q severe cold
which developed into bronchial catarrh a
few days ago, and was not thought to be in
danger until heart failure supervened only
an hour or two be fore her death.
Mrs. Schofeld was the daughter of Prof.
W. H. C Bartlett, formerly of the United
States military academy, and now actuary Of
the Mutual life insurance Company. Her
remains will be buried next Weinasday at
West Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
FOREIGN PAUPERS
Have Their Return Passage Paid From
the Contingent Fund.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.
Forty pauper immigrants who recently ar
rived and have been detained on Warns Isl
and, we're r,turned to Europe on today's
steamer, Secretary Farchild paying their
passage oney ont of the contingent fu ld.
The passage to America of some of them
had been paid by Lord Castleton. Seven
Slavonians were also returned to Amsterdam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Uninteresting Senator Quay.

About the most uninteresting man in the
United States today, looking at hlm from q
certain STANDPOINT, Is Senator Quay. No. n
word could be gotten out of HIM during the
campa gn, aud every body sald Good fellow :;
knows his business" When the election
VAS over and tue result WAS b. yond doubt
it was thought that he would throw off his
restraint and tell how it was done" An
the arts and smiles known to newspaper men
were brough. to bear upon HIM, but sphinx
he was anu a sphinx he remained. No nihts
AS to has method during the campaign no
expression of eIultat. on over his victory; uo
prognostlcati0n as 10 the policy OF the in
coming administration has escaped his laps
and the newspaper men have gwen up. |
have only know of one IN lance when he
responded 10 an interrogatory. -Four days
before the ele .tion friend of mine IN TINS
city, wishing to place some money where it
would do the mUst good, teiegraphed to a
trusted man in New York HoS much ma
jority IN New York shall bet ou?" He re-
ceiyed The same day the reply, % lay says
bet ON II 900. 1 he senator has a striking
face, and remin ds me of Captain John Z.
Carson, repre- sentative-elect from Noun,
Vernon to the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
A MAN EATER"
6trays into Northern Waters and is
Captured.

PORTSMOUTH, y H., Dec. 80.
The fishing Schooner North, IN Eagle
was brought into port this afternoon, con-
tanned large man-esting shark of the shovel
nose species. This shark, which is very un
c, mmOn in northern waters, was eau HI IN the
vessels travels while set IN Ips sich Bay
The monster measure d II feet IN length anu
8 feet in circumference, and weighs about
100 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Biddeford Horse Railroad

BIppEFoRD, Dec. %.
The horse railroad directors met tor ight
and elected James F. Henderson treasurer.
Several ballots for superinte ndent were taken
bu, without result. The meeting adjourned
subiec, TO the call Of the clerk. Superin-
tendent Akerman's resignation takes effect
Tuesday, but he will hold his office until his
successor is chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Noticeable CharaCtera in the Life
Of The Capital.
Cart Before the Horse" 0f1cialS. Why
There Was a Holiday Recess.
How the Gorgeous Japanese Banquet
Appeared to the Journal Cores
pondent.

met today a well preserved relic of the
early days OF the war, IN the person of Gen
erai Benz. Franklin Kelly, who was former
ly Colonel of the lst Virginia (loyaD Vol
unteer. He was wounded IN the battle OF
Phillippi, West Virginia, June 8, 1861, and
claims that ne was the first Union officer
wounded in the war of the rebellion. He
was shot through the lungs and has been an
Invalid ever since. SO severe was the wound
that he was reported as dead, and he has had
the privilege, unfortunately 50 rare with the
must of US, of reading his own obituary no
lice. This old veteran is now 81 years of
age, and despite the bullet in bis lungs is
cute erect and vigorous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Hungry Mouths Well Filled.

PORTLAND, Dec. 80.
The Portland Children's Christmas Club
had it, annual festival. Saturday. Dinner
was served to 500 poor children in City Hall
after which there was an entertainment
suited to the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Late Secretary FolgeI's Daughter Dead

PLArTsBURG, n. Y, Dee. 30.
Miss Jennie Folger, daughter of the late
secretary OF the treasury, Charles A. Folger,
died at Saranac Lake today of consumption,
aged 35 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
One Hundred Years Old.

On the oath inst. the District of Columbia
reached the one hundredth anniversary of
its existence as q municipality. Ii was on
that day that Maryland ceded her part of ten
miles square to the general government. al.
though it was not until Feb. 81, 1901. that
Congress assumed exclusive jurisdiction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
KILLED While Coupling Cars.

BANGOR, Dec %.
Hiram W. osgood, brakeman on Ham,
mond's freight train, was killed at Danforth,
Saturday afternoon, while coupling cara
us leayes a wife and one child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Big Failure at Houltou.

Especial to the Kennebec journal
HouLToS, Dec. 80.
, csorye F. ingalls,, dealer in stationery ard
fancy 90 .ds, failed Saturday for twenty thou
sand dollars. II is the heaviest failure there
ha. been in Houlton for years. Assets,
three to five thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
GRIMES and ACCIDENTS
Seven Drowned.

RIPLEY, o., Dec. 30.
A boat containing Mrs. Turner, AMI the
little daughter of George Cloyd, three
Brooks Brothers, and an unknown man, cap
sized while crossing the river this morning.
Seven occupants weie drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Survivors OF the Danish Brig Anne.

NEW YORK Dec. 30.
The steamer Geo. w. Clyde, Capt.
Holmes, from San Domingo, arrived last
n ght au1 brought eight men of the crew of
the Danish brig Anne, before reported lost
on the coast of Hayti.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Choosing Fun Rather Than Tariff Bill.

To go home for the holidays or talk tariff
was the issue presented by the democrats.
Either horn of this dilemma looked very
dangerous to them, but finally their love Ut
convivialiy and Xmas overcame their love
OF country ami they surrenIert It ing ioriousiy,
agreeing upon date when the tariff bill
snoulI be voled upon. Senator Allison, of
Iowa, is entitled to. the credit of this shrewd
manouyere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
a Patent OF Questionable Value.


Inc great NUMBER OF changes haoe IN the
departments curing this administration anu
.ne uiseh"lse oi oiu anu 'fieu eihpioyees anu
the SUBSTITUTION VI ne" anu lLcohpeteh'
ciefAs' has' as is wen KNOWN oeiaSeu ths
adjudication OF important ca 'es ahu retarded
III gehetai way Tue 'rahsactioh oi the puo
hc ousihess in All lis 'r"hches. were II mol
ioi Int iaet 'hAt qul'e huhioei oi the pest
anu niost Skull oi 'iie Vi. eiefAs' nave oeeh
ie'aiueu III onice' business Ill All me uePaf'
'neh's "ouiu soon come 10 stAhds'iii' but
even 'ho' VINO nave oeeh retained III once
nave not Deen 4oie 10 10 lustce 10 themselves
or to the business ehtrusteu 10 theih'
because VI 'he extra "orA 'hey nave peeh
ooiiseu 10 perform III some cases oelhk
actually douoied' one curious instance ol
'iie inelliclehcy Vi 'nis adIii 4isirallon "hich
claiihs u traht act oinclai business on ousl-
ues' prihctpieS' CAME 10 my no.'ce the o,nef
uay' An hNeA'of hlaae appiication ior
patent ior AL lhpto'elht III III some kihu OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
STATE NEWS.
ASDRcsCOaGIN.
Lfrermore Fails.

Kimball Camp, Sons Of Veterans, elected
the follosing officers at their last meeting
Captain. c. L. Day; first lieutenant, C. N.
Hincade; second lieutenant, j. G. Loring.-
Mr.. George Whitney, = former resident of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
STEAMER MEXICO ABLAZE
As She Lay at Anchor in North River

NEW YORK, Dec. 80.
The harbor fire boat and several city en-
gines were summoned this evening to fire in
the hold of he ste amer Mexico lying of
Dey St. in North river. Several fremen
were overcome b, smoke but will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
The Drunken Suspects Released

PORTLAND, Dec. 80.
Fora stal and Thsyer the two drunken
men who were arrested for setting fire 10 the
Biion rink, have been released. he fire
evidently had originated accidentally from
ignition of a barrel of oil, while fire was
beiog built in the furnace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31

htss- MI. es uuNs II
large quantities from this section, but tn,
mark at present is hardly in condition fol
much TO be done in this line.-Dr A. X
Milleu is seriously III. DR.. II. Rey mold:
takes charge of the case.-Mr. c. l.. Becs
remains about the same as last reported, very
sick.-A young man of the name of Porter
employed on the long machine at the Umbs
cog pulp works. met with painful accident
Friday evening, running his fingers between
two large rolls, mangling his fingers badly
SAGApAHoc.
Wooisriea.
Christmas trees at Negusssett and at
Grange Hall in North Woolwich The
Days Ferry Dramatic Club ,ropsse giving
a drama at Tuessic Hall ia the near future.
Two new societ,s have been formed at
Days Ferry, one of children called Help
'ng Hand, the other of young ladies and
gentlemen known ss the "Pi Fl's.' The lat
ter is literary society and will probably
give some entertainment TO the public after u
while, of what nature, dance or drama, is
undecided. One of the Christmas trees
bore, among its quaint fruit. goat pre-
sented by some friend among the uninitisted.
Mrs. Z l.. Carter has returned from visit
TO New York saturday evening last Mr.
and Mrs. John Rice celebrated their silver
wedding at Hathofn Hall. Many substsn-
tial tokens of remembrance were left by
friends sand neiyhhois.-Mrs. william G.
Rice fell one evening last week. severely
.praioing her ankle.VA couple we're mar
ried at North woolwich, Chrlstpas. appear
lug out at the Grange in the evening. The,
were warmly welcomed and congratulations
sera heard on every side. Mr.. Savage l.,
one of our lik, lesr youpp mep.apd his bride.
is fine Young lady.
So.,.r
Fairfield.
Much indignation is felt here over the
light sentence given to John Nulysrbill for
the killing of Mr.. Luce,-Mrs.J. S. Brad
street of Gardiner. WAS in town last week
called her by the severe illness of her moth
er. Mrs. Sturgis, who at this time we are
glad to report as ont of danger AMI lmproy-
,nV rapill, The entertainment and tree by
the Metho list society WAS the best ever held
IN our village. Too much praise cannot be
given to the nsstor's wife Mrs Allen for
the er,at work size is doing among the youuy
X ate Bro ks of Haverhill,
Mass has been ,pendlug short time at h-r
.lo,. Nm Connor
oman is visiting in Boston Tie enter.
tsirm.nt Iu, sdsy night IN the opera house
is IN h., one of the yer, hest ever given in
town f ery on. il glad To see DIR Tvitch.
eli Mt 4, O.. more aft, r hi. severe illness
A II Dur n WAS in Bosom last week on
hus,n, s.,-Frapk Wing spent Christmas
with bis family in t,wn.-Elmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE.

Weather Indications for the Next "A
Hours
WAE DEPARTMENT
Once of the Chief Signal Officer.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 30. A. NJ.
For Maine Rain, preceded by fair
weather on the coast; warmer; southerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-12-31
Rejected Pension Applications.

Thousands Of applications are now pigeon-hoka
In TIE Peusi fhce mar-ed Il i-et, d, % or Aoan-
doned," which can ave re-opcped and ha~ q.
No rxp~n.s n not successful. | AXE so cialty Z
Original and increase cases. AMI all claims. GNe
me TRIAL. THOs. s. HOfktNs, Atorney a. Law.
Late Of ieth Maine Vols. washingtsn, ID. O
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-12-07

The director OF the Royal D0of.
Mute Asylum IT Copenhagen has
shown that childrcn's growth varies
greatly in different parts Of the year.
the rate Of increase in the weight Of
boys being three times rs great from
Tho first OF August 70 the middle q
December rs from the middle Of De.
cember TO the end Of April, and most
OF tho gain OF this second period be-
ing lost between the end Of April and
the end OF July. These fluctuations
do not correspond TO local changes Of
temperature or 20 changes Of sen
son, but instead appear TO coin.
eide with fluctuations in the average
temperature Of the whole globe. The
evidence thus far collected Is taken
rs an Indication, therefore. that some
unknown s'cnergy Of growth" comes
20 US from the sun with the heat
rays. separates from them, and,
unaffected by wind or weather.
causes uniform fluctuations In the
growths Of all organic life. - Arkan'
saw Traveller.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-12-07

Santa Fc and Old Man Ashb-rn held
several mysterious conferences. In
which Posy was not invited 70 take
part. Tho result was apparent next
dry. Instead Of the faded blackboard,
Hank Bittcrs arrived In long spring
wagon, which. - Reddy Rose said, was
simply ''gorgis" with rsd paint Of the
reddest red; and Hank himself was
gotten up for the great occasion ''re-
gardless." in an uncomfortable suit
Of new stcrc-clothes. topped OF BY
collar that persisted IN riding his red
neck most 0utragcousIy- A clerical
looking parsonage who accompanies
him sas saluted by tho cowboys with
shouts Of ''Prcachcr Bluer'
Sho cowboys werc an in holiday
attire. and even Old Man Ashburn was
quito ''smartly" arrayed. Posy stared
in wonder at the group, but from the
way little Chip smiled and biushcd. IL
was evidently not at all mystery to
her.
"Posy," began Santa Fo. AWKWARD
~. II want to say fer me an the boys
an Ole Man. yere. that we low we
know how you an Chip feel towards
each other, an'--an'-r
I'VE reckon you both show mighty
good taste" broke in Reddy Rose.
| "Knowin' this. went on Santa Fe.
/" we - that is you--wal- II.
you're goin' TO git married ycre m
now, an'-an' yere's yer weddin' pres
ent from me an the boyst Soon's it's
over you're goin' to start on a weddin'
tower. We low Chip needs travel"
and Santa Fe thrust roll Of bills into
the hand OF the astonished Posy.
| The latter presently essaycd tc
express all his thanks, but the cow
boys, seeing his embarrassment,
drowned his words by wild yells.
| After f0sy and Chip had been made
one, DR. -Bristow was the first to be
equal TO the occasion. He first Pro
posed and carried out the kissing Of
the bride. The cowboys followed suit,
and Posy. still half-dazed. was nearly
knocked OF his feet by rush OF COM
rades to claim tribute from the tempt
ing mouth Of the new-made bride.
When the red spring-wagon depart
ed its occupants were Posy, Chip. DR..
Bristow, besides Hank Bitters. the
truthful. just before they entered the
timber they waved an adieu to the
cowboys congrcgated before Ashburn's
post-office.
1 Santa Fe unwound ms gaudy Mex
lean scarf and waved it in response,
and the other cowboys industriously
swung their hats and yelled till the
red wagon and its occupants had
passed from sight.
'Ashburn. you old fool, you're >
cryin'." said Santa Fe, presently.
$50 air your spoke Reddy Rose
| Wal. you're not a bit better
yerself!'' rctorted Santa Ec.-FrunA
Lesiie's Newspaper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-12-07
HIDE MARKET RULES
Classifications Established by the ChIcags
Dealers aud Their Agents.

Classi ficatI0ns Established by the Chicago
Dealers aud Their Agents.
Hides, as sold In the Chicago market,
are as follows:
All hides having one grub or more shah be
thrown out and bought rs Rrubby dcs.
Green Hides-Hides just - they came from
the animal, never having been sailed.
Part Cured-Hides that have been cured, but
not long enough 70 be thoroughly cured
Green Salted-Hides that have been sailed
long enough TO be thoroughly cured.
Green Kip All veal skins running from - 10
Is pounds shall be classed as veal kip: all
long hatred and thin skins running from 3 20
2s rounds shall be classcd rs runners.
Green Cslf-Aii veal skins from % y
poundA
shall be classed rs deacons
Dry Fl nt-Arc thoroughly dry hidcs that
have not been salted. Dry saltcd hides are
thoroughly dry hides having been sailed when
green. All dry kip or calf shall be ciassed tho
All hides shall be free hom salt,
dirt, meat, dung, horns, tails, bones or
sinews, and before being weighed all
such substance shall be removed or \
proper reduction made from the
weight; and when the head hangs to
the hide by . narrow strip II shall
be cut Of; also when the head Is not
split in the center il shall be made
straight before being weighed. All
bull. stag, badly tainted, SCARED and
cut, scored murrain hides. both green
and dry. shall be classed a. damaged
unless they are very badly damaged.
when they are classed as glue stock.
A deduction OF 10 per cent. shall Be
made on all branded hides. In dry
hides all NOTIFICATION, sunburnt or
weather-beaten shall be classed rs
damaged. All kip and calf. both
green and dry. shall be trimmed the
same rs hides, with the exception
that the tail bone may be left in calf
skin. Allgreen cured hides, SO pounds
and over, shall be called heavy hides.
and all green cured hides under 60
pounds shall be called light hides. All
dry hides under 25 pounds and over
shall be called heavy, and all dry hides
under IS pounds shall be called
light Grange Judd Farmer.