Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-24

hand and attempting to unlock the door With
the other, Howard vho sav his chance made
jump for freedom He vAs unsuccessful
- the cilieer bad good grip On him and the
latter harging on to him blew the call for
help, Howard knew shat this meant and i'm
ne iiately made an assaalt on the o63cef With
both feet and hands. A lively scufie ensued
but the man vas inally lodged behind the
bars. when searched in his cell be again as.
tempted 70 best the onicef and fought 70 6efce-
| ly that the latter wss forced 70 dRav his
club The victim came up for trial this
forenoon. He pleaded that be had = wife
and mother dependent upon him and the
Judge with the consent of Connors let him
Oh on the charge Of an assault on the efacef
and sent him up for Is days for drunkenness.
The case 10 exciting considerable comment
on the street come citizens claiming that un-
due violence vas used. The story - told BY
the officer vas endorsed by the man Who
| pleaded guilty to both charges and admists
that his resistance Was the cause Of his sew
ere punishment At the hands Of the officer.
The majority OF the people uphold OfhceF
Connors.
The Free Baptist society will celebrate
the advent of Christmas In fine style Tues
day evening. New and novel features will
Be introduced. Santa Claus who has hther.
70 been introduced to the audience through
an ordinary door will gain ingress to the
Baptist vestry in the good oid-fAshioned way
of coming down the chimney with his huge
pack of presents strapped to his back. Lots
Of fun Is promised for the little ones and an
immense attendance 10 assured. Among
ether attractions 10 the following we'll
arrar ged programme for . musical and liter
ary entertainment;
!. singing. by Choir. Christ the Fountain
2 Prayer, Rev. Z. Y. Richardson
3 Merry Christmas, a Bo5s ~ Girls
Lena Reynold.
8. Recitation, ..Brothery Love Nianis RcIlin.
!. Recitation "Glad Tidings," Maud Pottle
s. Recitation, "when Mamma was Little Girl"
=. Dialogue, "America's Centennial Party Her
10. Tablesu, Rising and Setting sun
II. Tableau, Empty Sleeve"
T. Recitation, "a Good Friday Hymn"
10 Reading. "Christmas Thoughts" Oracle Herrom
II. Duet, Loves Request"
Miss Hamiin and Rev. C. II. Richardson
IS Iableau. '.Ciingfng to the Cross"
Z Z E.ecn .elnsi y three piss Emm. Rou,
IS. recitation, "rhs Drummer Boy Of SHILOH
Ethel fitzpatrick |
10. Music, Comb Octette |
20. Recitation, early Christmas Noon"
81. Reading. "The Night Before Christmas"
Mani. Jones.
20. Conversation,
Rev c. II. Richardson and Mrs Eva Hartman. |
%. Violin Solo, shepherds Evening Song"
"A. Remarks Pastor. |
rs. Advent of santa Claus.
The following are complete programmes
FOR the Christmas services At the Christ
Episcopal church in this city The services
will be conducted by Rev. Mr.. Beeman rec |
tor of the church. |
CHRISTMAS DAY |
/. Organ Prelude, Batis,e |
2. Anthem
''Hark What Mean Those Holy Voices
>. Venite, Chant |
=. tlt ria. Chant |
g. toria Chant |
9. Gloria Millard |
:. Te Deum, Maefarren
s. Jubilate, Warren |
o. Hymn "Ang l. From the Realms of Glory"
10. Gloria TDi
Ii. Hymn. ''shout the Glad Tidings"
Il. Communion Hymn.
u. Gloria in Excelsis.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
l. Organ Prelude, Ohertoires Reed |
p Anthem. There Were sheph-rds' b. Buck
g. Gloria Chant
4. Gloria, Chant |
s. Gloria Warren |
g. I,oRuIh Est, Chant |
T. Benedic Anima. Millard |
g. Hymn, at Game Upon the Midnight Clear"
while shepherd. Watched Their FIock,"
"The Angels sang in the Silent Night"
II. Organ Iostlude. Batiste |
Meader and Taylor, the principals in the |
New Mills fight were up efore Judge Lara |
bee today on the charge of participating in |
an sifrsy. They both pleaded not guilty. G. |
II. Hezei.on appeared for the respondents
and A NJ Spear for the prosecution. Three
witnesses were introduced by the government |
and gave testimony regarding the 6ght.
Judge Larrsbee ruled that the men were
guilty and fined each So and one half the |
costs Both appealed and gave bonds in the
sum OF 500 for their Appearance at the April
term Of the Superior Court. Meadef inter-
viewed Journal reporter after the trial and
desires TO say that he has not been engaged
in any prize fight, Claiming that the affair was
only friendly set-to with soft gloves. The
pt rsons who lei the engine house to the men
for the purpose of holding the fight are
known They occupy subordinate positions
in the company and will doubtless be dealt
with at the next meeting Of the city govern
ment.
The directors of the Oakland Ice Company
held me ting in this city this afternoon. No
business of importance vas transacted.
Rev. G. X. Palmer of Augusta delivered
ar ipteres sting lecture in the Randolph course
at the Methodist church in that town tonight.
Mr., palmers subject was, 1.-The Union that
Saves Our Union" II being "Forefathers
Dsv be commenced the address with brief
historical story of the landing of the Pilgrim,
and in a pleasant, entertaining manner car
ried his audience through the civil war, show
ing that The liberty And Union that he soldiers
sought were maintained by combination of
their mental grip and moral force. An ex-
celent and sppreciative audience was in at
tendance.
Cunard, Jr.. the $2500 stallion recently
purchased by Chas T. Stackpole Of this city
and G. A. Ames of Rockland WAS brought
to this city this forenoon. His former own
er. Mr. A. X. Perkins of Skowhegan, &C.
comparied the horse to Augusta and was
there met by MIR. Stackpole who brought the
horse 10 bis stables in this city. He is =
handsome an mai and will show some fast
time on the track next season
The river is now clear Of i,e with the ex
ception of a little attached to the banks. |
The water has settled considerably and ls
now clear enough to ensure the foundation
to excellent ice should it freeze over. The
three tugs which have been employed in
breaking up the ice are still working out the
shore ice. They will continue at this work
for the next few days that the final freeze
may be in as good condition as possible Ice
men are jubi'ant once more. and are per-
fectlJ satisfied with their prospects.
INSURANCE cos TROUBLES.