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Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
A Twenty-four Pound Baby.

MiDDLETows, July l4-Next in siz, to
the big Philadelphia baby weighing twenty
four pounds is youngster in the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dillon on Prospect
street in this city. Il was born last Tues
day, and DR.. Murphy. who held the scales.
says its weight was jus, twenty -ore pouuds
The child looks as If il was six months old.
and is thought to be the biggest, in fact, ever
born in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
Found and Buried at Sea.

lynn. Mass, July 1.-THE schooner
Jennie P. Phillips of Swsmpscott. found
and buried, Wedne sdsy. July .. about Ii
miles south of Eastern Point the body of q
man. lie was less than the average zig ht
smooth face which was badly di.fgured
black hair. and full set of ,xcellent teeth
He was dressed 10 blue flannel shirt
pieced from the elbows to the wrists, dark
homcspun trousers and congress shoes
There was nothing in hi, pockets. He was
evidently a sailor. II wa. estimated 'bs; he
had been in the water about two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
osronimo's equaw Baptized.

MoRILE, Ala, July IA The squaw and
psppoose Of Geronimo, the notorious
Apache, have been baptized in the Catholic
Church. The ceremony took place at St
Thomas Church, Mount Vernon. and was
performed by the Rev. IL O'Grady, mis-
sionary attached to the Cathedral of the
immaculate Conception. this city. Geron-
imo and large number Of his Indians in
full war paint attended the service The
squaw, who was instructed in the doctrines
of the Catholic Church BY Father O'Grady.
through an interpreter received in baptism
The name of Maria, and the pappoose that
of Frances. The spons ,rs were chosen by
Geronimo from among the citizens Of
Mount Vernon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

DIR. G. W. r~iteheli, who recently re-
turned from an ex;snd-9 lecturing tour in
different parts of the s.ste. wen. to Au-
sussa Yesterday morning 70 do the editorial
work on the Maine Farmer, while the eii-
tor, Howard Osen. Esq is taking his sum
mef vacation a, his cottage on Cobbosse see
conies lake. Ga Grange Day Of the Chau-
tasqvan Assembly at Frye6urg. DR..
1vecheH ~iaf spesk upon the Discipline
Of Labor and then e to Ne~Shsmpshire
for eight days. where be has been engaged
to address seven grove meetings The
Doctor 10 looking we'll and evidently feel.
ing we'll
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
Sent to Jail at the Age OF lO3.

New YORK. July IA A very old man
was prisoner in the Tombs Police Court
Yesterday. He was Vincent Duronte, of
No. 2lj Hester street. born in the Province
of Argnegels, Italy. He said he was one
hundred and three years of age. He came
to this country twelve years ago and has
since subsisted on aims. lie never begg
outside of the Latin quarter before yester-
day morning, when he took up his stand a,
Centre Market. He was arrested. At the
Tombs Police Court Justice Patterson sen,
him to the Island for four months. 1t i,
doubtful whether the centenarian will sur
vive his sentence. as he is very feeble and
only able to move around with the xid Of q
stick.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

dividend nov payable At the rate Of IL
pss essl per anAnn- This 10 one Of the
crspasies shas doas talk great deal, but
psy. Thers are aitossthef too many
schemes nes being doomed By assas Of
free excurrions asd bogus displays Of
various kinds. snd ve are sorry to Ny tha;
. good masy Otherwise level hes.sd New
Enslanaers are roped in BY the glib sorgnsd
smissaries that ecme smsnsst them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

A novel affair is now 10 contemplation
by those interested in Good Will Farm
The new barn which is being framed there,
will be building i2x72, lumber for the
same having been donated by variou. man
ufscturers of this place. After hsying, it
is proposed to .sue Invitations to the bust
ness men of this place, waterville, and
other places, to come up to the farm. raise
the frame. look over the place and its
methods. and psrtake of 4 dinner TO be
prepared by the ladies, who are to form a
part Of the crnvd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

New YORK. July Eighteen cattle
men who arrived here on Saturday nigh.
from Liverpool on the steamship st. Mar
mock accuse Capt James Boig Of having
given them food unfit to eat and dirty
quarters. They cay that their agreement
with the agents of the line when they sailed
hence on the St. Pancras provided that
they should have good intermediate or
third class passage hack to New York,
Several Of them also declare that when one
of taeir number, +. J. kerrigsn, was
washed overheard by . big sea that swept
over the ship on June 80 he was permitted
to struggle in the water for half an hour
before he gave up and sank, and that no
effort WAS made to save him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Pine Grove u hamlet near Dougllsville,
Tex. boasts of II girl not quite 10 years
old who is ) feet 10 inches tall. She il
the daughter of an engineer, who is him
self giant IN size. while his wife is O.!
feet i'll height The girl, her parents
say, was an unusually small and sicklr
baby, and didn't show any remarkable
growth until she was about years Old
She is stout and has the strength of II
man, but her mind is feeblc, or else has
been so outstripped by her body as 10
give it no chance to develop. The yonng
giantess presents a most remarkable
spectacle with her childish face and
dress, seated playing in the sand or
amusing herself with doll.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
-Four Italians Drowped.

LANCASTER, Jaly IA. - -Four Italian
laborers on the Maine Central railroad ex-
tension we're drowned last night while At
tempting to cross the Connecticut river in =
boat, opposite Srstford hollow. The water
where the bodies we're recovered vas only
Eve feet deep. II they had stood up they
could have waded ashore. No one knew
their names OF where they belonged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Amoag The passengers on the kennebee
'estsrdsy we're Mr.. and Mrs Henry Rich
ris. Mr.. aud Mrs. A. 8. Young, and Mr.
L. b. Wing. The passenger list ~ss ths
largest Of any outward uip Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Mr.. A. McDermid. superinten lent Of the
Richards paper mill, has just shipped one
If BIZ, patent pulp reclaimers to the West
vare'and Paper Co. West Newton, Pa
rhe machines are manufactured by Harvey
Scrbner. and NJ. McDermid has orders fol
seven more to be shipped as soon as com
completed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
RICHMOND.

As Mrs. Walker of Dresden was gettin z
from her carriage at the corner of From,
and Main streets, she caught her foot in the
reius in such a manner as TO throw her
violently to the ground, striking on her
head and shoulders. She Was carried int,
the American Express office where she re-
mained iEsensible for some time. Later
she was removed to the brick block oppo
site, and medical attendance was sum
moned.
Steamer Blonde is down river on thr, e
days excursion for Bath parties.
Among those that returned from down
river, Monday, was Abner c and Colonel
J. W. Spaulding of Fort Payne, Ala.
Large parties have been to Bath to see
the naval fleet
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Thomas Coz. q young man residing OF
Brunswick avenue crushed two Of his fin
gers quite badly Saturday afternoon In the
gearing Of dookey engine At one Of the
ce houses. Portions of the fingers were
an pu,ated by DR.. Friend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

At this season of the year the fellow thst I
10 up and ou, around between four to six
o'clock in the morning, gets . good deal OF
healthy enjoyment that 10 lost By the
snoozer who does not crawl out until seven
or eight o'clock. Early risers will endofae
this, others will say We are right after they
try ii for few mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The Daily Journal continues TO receive
compliments on all sides. which of course
are plf asing to the publishers and their
assistants. Our agent had fine success in
his recent canvass about the city, and while
he secured good number of subscribers.
he found many others who expressed their
Intention of coming in little later in the
season. and since the agents derartu.e.
ton. 1t is the aim to make the Journal
paper for the people, to serve it to patrons
in prompt manner and at an early hour.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

During DR.. Babbitt's stay in this city
ne has been on the lookout for q good
horse, and has just purchased one of JEFF
'ersop ratties. He is by Billy Knox, oui
u Knox mare. is three years old, black
IN color. and has fine action. with a prom
,-e of speed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
Morocco Factory Strike Settled at
LVun

LYSS, July IA The strike in The m ,ro :.
co factory of Nicholas Weber. where The
col1rers demanded 40 cent, doz in.
stead of So, was believed to have hee7 prac-
tically settled today by an of Of D >
cents by Weber. He now chs-ges ma, the
committee Of the union has broken ;arh
with him and he Withdraw. his Offer. cay.
ing the settlement must now be based on
30 cents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The LADIES Aid Society Of the Univer-
mli,t church, entertain on the grounds In
front Of the church tais evening, and fine
lime Is anticipated. The grounds will be
brilliantly illuminated, band concert will
30 given and refre.hments served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

II vas thought st first that the bicycle
meet in this place would be arranged fof
the 2ish of August, or thereabouts, but .
trip to Moosehead Lake and Moose River
by rail via the Maine Central, Bangor &
Piscataquis. and Canadian Pacific railroads,
to return BY Wheel from Moose River via
SkovhegAn, is now in contemplation by ten
or dozen Of the club, and the ls.h Of Au-
gust has been named as the day for start.
Should this excursien be made there will
probably be = change made in the date first
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The Maine Central management has
,rsn,ed half fare rates on the railroad tc
,li attending Miss Vannahs Dt ne fit conceri
IN Wednesday evening. The advance sale
Il seats is of good size. and the friends OF
Miss Vannah are sure of the success OF
her concert.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Il. B. coakson. general a.ent Ct the
Maine and Ne~ Brunswick Life lasuranee
Co.. has paid e222 each to Mr.. B. c. True
worthy Of this city and Mr. A c. Taylor
Of oakland. on account Of the death Of
member of the club Of ten in which they
happened TO be insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The street sprinklng system of this city
is not as extensive as il should be. and on
some of the dry, windy days that frequently
come 10 US, the situation is anything bnt
Peasant. Wateryille, however, is not by
any means the only city here this deficiency
is noticeable. Street sprinkling is generally
paid for by private subscription and on
every street in every city and town there
such enterprises. There is no place, at
least we never heard Ct one, where public
spirit was universal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Stone work on the foundation for the ad
ii.lens TO the Catholic church Will be com
1lctsd tomorrox. The carpenter work viii
1e commenced on the following day and
-ushed in order to complete the repairs a.
,oon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Miss Grace llsley, daughter Of Rev. G.
B. Ilsiey, pastor Of the Second Baptist
church Ia Bangor. and Miss Sadie Rrosn,
both gradu.tes CT the Bangor High School,
are among the young ladies Who are to en-
ter Colby Cnivsrsisy next fall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Ore of the best meetngs in the histor,
Of the Gardiner Reform Club was he'd
sunday evening. 1t was conspicuous for
he addresses delivered and the unusuall,
large attendance Rev. J. c. Williams OF
Orlando, Fla. member of the Nstionai
Temperance League of Great Britain. sno
Rev A. S. Ladd Of this city. delivered ad
Iresses. and the meeting was interesting
throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Before you start for the seashore or
mountains. better send 90 cents to the
Journal office and have the daily follow
you for . month. II is the easiest and
most satisfactory way to keep posted as to
the Affairs about home, and Of course you
will wish to know how things are going
Along in your Absence
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
Charged With Fraudulent Use Of the
MAtIa

PRovipEScE. l.. July "a Mise
Georgisnna Cocroft, 4 waitress in 4 restau-
rsnt. vas arrested by United States Dep
uty Marshal Of Bins anton. n. Y today,
charged With using the mails fraudulentlv.
She with one Coon Of Bnshamton, y ho
Claims to be her husband, have been con.
daeiing bogus matrimonial agency. The
marshal complains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The Board of Managers of the Soldiers
Home upon their recent visit to Togu'
sotel to build a residence TO, the assistant
.urgeon, DIR. Elwell. II will be q hand
,ome residence from plans made By Mr..
Lewis Of this city, who is now busily a,
work on the designs. Mr., Lewis work at
he Home. where he has designed many Of
The new buildings, wss highly complimented
~ members of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

When the Baltimore and Philadelphia
conference Of the A. NJ e. Zion church
finished its business Bishop Jones preach
ed the ordination sermon, giving the
candidates for orders good advice. He
told them not to spend too much time
before the glass trying to make them
selves look pretty. Il was not at all likely
that they would be successful, but it was
a shame even to turn an example of
Gods noblest work into a dude. and
very likely poor due at that. .-Balti-
more Sun
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The Kennebec River mills boarding
house has again changed hands, the former
proprietor, Mr.. Geo. Emerson having de
cided to enter a new business. A gentle
man from Pistsfi I'D is now the owner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

leader. arrived in town yesterday at 3 80 p
VI. by special over the Kennebec Central
sndi eft on the Flying Yankee for BATH,
where it furnishes music to entertain the
officers of the North Atlantic Squadron
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15


As was expected, the new steamer City
of Watervi,le, was !loated from meeting
house rock when the water came up yester-
day morning after the mills started above
landing below the mouth Of the Sebasticook
and was visited yesterday by scores of
people who went On board and were much
pleased with all the arrangements. She
will carry two hundred easily with room to
spare, 80 that the passengers can get around
comfortably. The projectors of the enter
prise of course regret that the initial trip
was not made without hitch or delaT, but
they are entirely satisfied with the construc-
ever that it is entirely feasible to navigate
the Kennebec between Watcrville and
Augusta with this boa', and declare that all
that is necessary to put the enterprise
through to a succe ssfal issue il courage ard
pluck, elements which We all know are not
wanting with those who are at the head of
affairs. This week the channel in the river
will be marked by bouys located at the
proper points between this city and Augusta,
ard pilot secured who is familiar with the
river in its present condition. Some neces-
sary work will be done al the landing in
this city, and probably mex: week the City
of Waterville will commerce her business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Rev. Mr.. ogier has arranged course Of
four illustrated Sunday evening lectures on
the "Prodigal Son" The first will be de
livered next Sunday evening, and the course
will continue every Sabbath until com
pleted. Music will be furnished by a
chorus of young ladies'.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Miss Carrie C. Dunning Of Whtneyville
spent Sunday here, the guest of her brother
Mr.. F. II. Dunning, bookkeper at Putnam
& Blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

A lively runaway on Water street, yes
;erisy forenoon. wrecked one team, more
r less II jafed several otbers, and cut ths
,or.e badly. No persons we're injured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

1t seems to be the general feeling that
those dogs which are to be destroyed. as
provided by the city ordinance, should be
caugh. and put to death in some out-of-the-
way place, and not shot down in the public
street, where women and children are pass
ing, and where sometimes four or five shots
are fred before death ensues.
If anyone gets hold of good house lot
in this city they have to pay for it-and a
good round price, too. This is good in
iication-it shows that people are coming
in and good locations are in demand. Those
places v here the land is sold at a nominal
price are the places that the stirring young
men of today do not select as an abiding
place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Power was turned on at the electric rail
-oad power station yesterday in order that
the shaftlng and gearing might be got into
bearing. The power was furnished by the
xater wheel, the steam apparatus not being
.esdy for business. The current was not
turned on aud will not be until the middle
Of the week. A crew of men 3 engaged
II running the wires connecting the station,
and the line and the trolley wire is being
raised in some places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

I n bssgs nsry Whinidsss CsPaia
Roberts. sssiysd b poss yesseaasy. nd viii
lesd ice q NcCansland 4 Gfsy's houses,
for de BFsvesS lee Cesvaay Of New
Yesk. She 10 ssasthi1g Of . curiosity, -
. vessel Of her bsild ssd siss has sevef
been seen - far up river before. snd hun
dreds have gased q bar froa TIE bridge
She viii iosd 1870 sons Of lee. taking 800
fron here and the remainder ffoD Wool
vich. She vas built in 1855, in Baltimore.
and for many year, vss engaged in she tea
xsde. Shs vas fast chip. making phe-
aomsnai uip scfoss the Atlantic. when in
beg prime. She Is Owned BY the Boston
Tov Boss Co.. has been dismantied. and is
nov used entirely in coal and ice shipping.
being provided wifh . steam vindisas
Csps. Roberts is accompanied BY his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

II. W. Clsry of Pleasant Pond, Jeffer
500, who was in the place recently has one
of the finest fillies in the State. He 10 two
years old, by Young Rolfe out of fast
mare, and is well gated, and smooth and
souud in every way. Lovers of a good
horse would do well to take spin to JEFF
ferson and see this animal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Summer visitors and city cousins are
now arriving in town for brief soiourns by
nearly every train. Among the latest are
Frank Stedman and friend of Cambridge
NJ sses Dearborn of Salem. the que sts of
their uncle, Theodore Dearborn, aud Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Baxter of New York who
will pass few weeks epj ,ying the excel
lent fishing in the many adj ,cent ponds and
lakes. Oakland aud vicinity are v4ry at
of people who take advantage of their in
ducements increases yearly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

CAPT. James Walker snd family and Af
chas. Bridge snd vifs len yesterday for
I'D Orchard Beseh where they will open
sstisses for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Mr.. Thomas Burns, employed on the ice,
slipped on the stage. Saturday, and falling
broke his arm, which had but just recov-
cred from break received some time since
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Schooner Simmons. for Stufgis, Lambard
Co. Augusn, got aground just below
Pages ice house yesterday. She will be
gotten OF this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

WINDSOR. VT, July Ida Murphy
vas missed this forenoon and . search vas
made. when the body vas found in the
Connecticut river. She vss the daughter
Of Thomas Murphy and sged abou. IA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The work of removing the old bridge
piers was commenced yesterday, q derric
has been erected upon the mid lie pier and
by that means the stones are loaded upor
lighters and removed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
FAIRFIELD LOCALS.

Mr.. Theodore Stevens. who las been one
of the drivers on the horse cars ever since
the road opened, two years ago, is soon to
sever his connection with the company,
and will return to his old home 10 New
Brunswick. to assist his father in carrying
on his large farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Annual picrie Of the CnnariAn Society
and Sunday school ,odav at Lake Marsno-
cook. going ,d returning by regular trims.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The Misses Florence and Grace fIersey
who have been visiting in this city, are
paying their friends in Manchester q short
visit before returning to their home in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The Ladies Aid Society has decided to
bold its next lawn socisble on the circus
grounds on Kenderhook street. the date of
the affair to be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The young gentlemen who intended
making the trip To Newfoundland have
been obliged TO abandon the idea, several
Of the party at the last moment being una
Bile to 20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Afsanfioa 10 called TO the grasd Cashohe
ezcsrsion to Lake Aaranocosk. on the isth
inst. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

The Congregationalist Sabbath School
holds its annual picnic today. to which all
are invited. The teams will start from the
church for Hsmmond's Grove At A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Philo Goodwin and Miss Alice Goodwin
leave tomorrow for jefferson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Mr., Harry Richards has leased lot Of
and sdjoins the river. Of the Maine Cen
1I, and will erect thereon . boat hossf
z0x2f feet in Dimensions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

chap named Spencer was locked up
yesterday by officer Lord for drunkenes,
and disorderly conduct. He showed flight
but was persuaded to b. put into the sta
tan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
Cruss Held 10 Default Of $40 600
Hatl

WEsrBoRo, July l4.-At . preliminary
hearing in the case Of John Cruse, charged
With shooting Frank Martin, the prisoner
waved examination, pleaded not guilty and
vas held for the Superior court 1t Fitch
burg in August in default Of go 900 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Winslow, just across the river, is to have
another store. The Nelson Brothers, one
of whom is the Maine Central stati n agent,
have hired the store owned by Mr. Thos.
Spaulding, and vacated last spring by Mr.
F. L. Simpson, who moved to the Eaton
stand. across the street. The store is now
receiving attention from the painters and
paper hanger. and will be ready for &C
cupancy some time this week. Family
groceries, vegetables. etc will constitute
the stock handled, and the boys think they
can make dollar. The Journal hopes
they may not be disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

though, of in connection with the proposed
meet. When anything definite is decided
upon il will be announced in these columns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Mr.. Ben Tenny aod party. who have
been making . pleasure trip about Booth
bay Hsrbos In Mr.. Tenney's yacht, re-
tufned yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

Advicss from Honolulu report Wholesale
desertious from the U. s. States ship
Charleston. owing. the reesp:ured ones
~, TO too severe discipline.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

A two-thousard ton contract that onl,
produced l75 tons of ice is one OF the lates'
features ia the ice market. Bath partie'
contracted to sell 2 900 tons of ice housed
near wsterville, to be shipped to this port
by train. When about l15 tons had been
shipped out of the house the captain of the
vessel loading here was notified that the re-
mainder Of the ice had melted. Some Of
,ur people who handled the ice at this end
are said to be out Of pocket as it arrived
slowly, but eight cars being handled per
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15

A ladies' qusr,ette composed of Mrs. f,
NJ. Foster and Misses Bates, Benson and
Marston, rendered excellent muse at the
afternoo, services con ucted by Rev. G
W. Hinekley at the Good win Home in
Fairfield Sunday. These services, though
becoming very popular among the citizens
of that community and the audience in
creases each week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-07-15
OAKLAND LOCALS.

Sunday morning at the Free Baptist
Church Rev. A. A. Hamilton of the Meth
oiist psstorate preached very eloquent
sermon from Dan Is. The discourse was
essentially one of temperance and the
speaker advocated with much force and
power the adoption Of moderation in all
things.