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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith OF the News Taken From
the Current Topics OF the Day

Serious floods are reported in Arkansas.
Speaker Reed says Congress ought TO
| adjourn by July /.
Harvard declines to accept challenge
to row Cornell at New Haven.
The steamer Harold, 93 days from Java
to Philadelphia was obliged to use cargo
for fuel.
mob of South Carolina negroes whip
ped a colored man, Saturday, for living
with a white woman.
Jared Ward, of Belchertown, Mass, was
shot and instantly killed Saturday by the
accidental discharge of gun.
Candidates for assistant naval construc-
tors refuse the examination required of
them. They affirm that it is not in the
lines of practical shipbuiding.
Mrs. Robert Tyler died in Montgome ry =,
Ala, on Sunday. in her 74th year She
was married to the son of President TYLER
in 1870, and upon the request of the Presi-
dent and his wife, who was an invalid she
presided as lady of the White House
during the first three years of that admins
tration.
A brutal double murder was committed
IL,
by man 80 years of age named Stephen
lie PIante, ho inflicted blows with a ham
| mer upon the skull OF an innocent boy, 5
years old, and pounded and stabbed a 10
year-old girl, resultingin the almost instant
death of the boy and in fatal injuries to
| the girl.
1t is stated authoritatively that Allen &
Ginter of Richmond, Va have sold their
extensive cigarette works at that place, and
their tobacco factories else where, to a syn-
dicate of New York and English capitalists
The new company has s2J 900 900 capital.
All the leading cigarette manufacturers in
this country have, it IS stated, been forced
| into the concern.
| Messrs. l.. Schepp & Co. of New York
have sent another vessel the brig Nile, tc
| Colon and the San Bias coast to trade with
the natives, and tc secure. if possible, 8
cargo of cocoanuts. The Nile went armed
and equipped in the same manner as the
George W. Whit ord, and her captain has
instructions to defend his vessel to the la.
extremity, if an attempt is made to seize
her after she has complied with all the
known provisions of the law
| A horrible state of affairs has been re-
| veaied by an investigation into the man
agement of the Dupage county Illinois, in
sane asylum Witnesses testified that the fe
male patients were almost all nude, tha
their hands were tied behind their back.
all the time in lieu of straight. jackets
Food was placed on the floor, compelling
the patients to lie on their stomachs ant
pick up uncut meat with their teeth. Tn,
cells were zirc-lirei, cold and damp ant
seldom cleaned. Male attendants at al
times had access to the ward. of the femal'
patients. The supervisors, it is said, pal,
more attention to the crops and live s,o i
on the poor house farm than to the care 0
their insane fellow creatures.
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srORTIN0 NOTES.

Pitcher DorAn has signed with the New
Haven club.
The Bostons have signed Herman Long,
the famous short stop.
The National League announces that it.
policy henceforth will be to break In young
players and educate them up to the League
standard.
The motion for a temporary injunction
on John Ward, Of the Players League
will be argued today in New York. The
prevailing opinion appears to be that the
league magnates will be defeated.
Alex. Ferson, Of last seasons Washing
tons, says he does not intend to desert tn,
brotherhood If they use him as they have
promised. lie claims there was an under
standing when he signed players contrsc
that he was to receive a salary of S2500 in
stead of $500 which the contract calls for
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Pensions Granted Maine People

The following Maine pen lions were
granted Saturday Original. Cha, A
Head, La Grange Frederick j. frey. Lew
iston Daniel II Remick, Parkman. In
crease. Alden II. Mann, South Brewer
John A. Leighton, Belfast; Alex II. Mad
docks, Belfast
Original. invalid, Nathaniel P. Baker,
Damariscotta; John W. johnson Portland
Chas. s. Grant, Hermon: Moses Harri
man, Sebaso Lake; VIM. W. Es,abrook
National Military Home; Orrin B. Mer
row, Auburn.
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Good Templars.

The following is the full text Of resolu-
ton which vas unanimously adopted at
the recent meeting Of the Piscataquis
Lodge Of Good Templars. held at Eas,
Dover:
Resolved. That the thanks Of Piscsta.
quis Districs Lodge be rendered to Gov.
srnor z. c. BuYleiGh for his prompt r..
sponse to the request Of our Grand Lodsa
for the better enforcement Of the prohibit
tory law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-06

oNE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and act,
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SKRUP co.
LOUISVILLE. n. "tw rosx. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-06
ANOTHER FIRE
Caused by the Deadly Electric Light
Wire.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-Building at 26
Nassau street, was damaged about $4,000
by fire which the police report was caused
by defective electric light wire. Thornton
Mateley, dealer in railroad supplies was
chief loser.
Another fire started in a restaurant at
lG4 Eleventh Avenue, ton light and spread
to adjoining lumber yards doing $4,000
damage Budlang's lumber yard was the
principal loser.
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GUNNER House BuTslarized.

PORTLAND, jan. The house on
Pumpkin Knob Island owned BY VIM. P.
Preble and used by him as a summer res
idence, has been rsnsacked by thieves
since it was closed for the winter. 1t is
the only house on the island. The owner
is now in Boston and it is impossible to
tell how much property has been taken
until he arrives, but it is thought to be
considerable.
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SNOW BLOCKADE LIFTED.
Sierra Nevada Mountains Open to
Travel Once More.

SACREMENTo, Cal, Jan. 5.-One of the
greatest snow blockales ever known on the
Sierra Nevada mountains was raised by
the railroad company's force and the rotary
snow pillow. The piow left Blue Canyon
yesterday evening where it had been stalled
twenty four hours, and proceeded toward
Cplfax, Cal From emgrant Gap the west
bound overland trains were able to follow
behind the pillow to Colfax. From the lat
ter point the plo~ will return and clear the
track to Cascade which will free the train
lying at Summit. Nothing then will stand
in the way of the four east bound trains
now held at Colfax.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
POOR FARM ABUSES.
A Sad State OF Affairs at the Le wtstou
Institution.

Lewiston, Jan. 4.-The Investigations
of the state of affairs at the city poor farm
has been going on and are not showing up
very fsvorsbly for the late superintendent
Medbury.
Charges of cruelty and immortality have
been made against him by the inmates who
are pleased hey ond measure at his removal.
J. Burkley, Frank Grover, Dean Grover.
Mrs. Butler, j. McAvoy, Mary Randall,
Ella Davis, J. b Lyon. Mrs. Lizzie Tur-
ner and others have been interviewed and
tell thrilling stories about the treatme Mt
received by the inmates. of which there are
about sixty, with some insane.
Medbury was also interviewed in his cell
at the city prison. He refused to talk at
first, but finally said enough to deny all the
charges. About Mary Randali's charge of
improper conduct with one Millie Stewart,
he said There is no sense in the charge.
1t is positively groundless. 1 will explain
to yGu that there vas no lock on Mile
Slewart's door. and it is the height of folly
TO presume that | would run any such
chances, even if was so disposed Fur
thermore the Stewsr, girl is crazy and al
ways ran in an opposite direction when any
man approached her. The Randall VT man
has the reputation of being q thoroughly
experienced liar as can be easily proved,
and has made similar charges against sew
eral of the inmates, which on investi CATION
proved groundless
Interesting points are expected at the
future Investigations The amount of the
goods seized by the city marshal is sl25 20.
Medbury has engaged counsel and a hear
ing was expected on Saturday, but was
postponed.
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Pennington and Augusta Railroad.

FARMINGroN, Jan. 4-Severai railroad
schemes are agtatirg Franklin county. A
charter was secured some time ago for .
road from Pennington TO Augusta and had
the late Governor Bodwell lived, the line
would now be running 1t was surveyed
before his death and he was extremely
anxious to see it in operation. The pro-
posed route opens up . fine section Of
country and would prove a most paying
investment. There is rising a demand for
the rost on the Augusta end of the line
and if the agitation continues to increase
IS it has done lately the Pennington &
Aug is,a Railroad 10 an assured commercial
factor.
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INDIANA's RAILROAD STRIKE
Committees from Various Lines Dis
cuss Situation.

NATION, ILL.,, Jan. 5.-YesterdAy morn.
ing the freight traffic ceased on the Peoria
Decatur and Evansville road, as the con.
ductors, brakemen and yard crews are
striking, they being in sympathy with their
fellow workmen on the other Mackey lines
in Indiana. President Mackey invited 4
committee from this city to meet him and
the committees from the other lines q,
Evansville tomorrow, to discuss the situx-
finu
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THE COLOMBIA MIDDLE.
Indications That the American Yes
sells 8eizsd had not Complied With
the Laws.

1t is not likely that any war vessels will
be sent TO Colombia at present az a result
of the recent alleged seizure of American
vessels at ports in tha; country, as the in
formation now in the possession of the Sec
retsrv of State would seem 70 indicate that
the Colombian authorities we're justified in
refusing clearance to vessels at points not
regular ports of entry.
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CoLLEoE PRESIDENT DEAD.
Madison UniveIsity Nouns Death
OF President Dodge.

HAMILTON, n. Y, Jan. 5.-Rev Eben-
ezer Dodge, ID. ID. LII D.. presiden, of
Madison University died here early this
morning of peretontis after an illness of
less than three days.
He was born in Salem, Mass. April %,
1919; graduated from Brown University in
1910; from the Newton Theological Insti
tuition in 1915 aud entered the Baptist
ministry. In 1868 he was elected professor
of Biblical criticism and Interpretation in
the Hamilton Theological Seminary.
He was professor of evidences of Chris
tianity in Madison University. In 1851 he
became professor of Christian theology in
the seminary. Since 1868 he has been
president of Madison University and pro-
fessor of philosophy.
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BRAZIL EXPELs RUSSIAN ENJOY
Unless the New Republic 10 Recog-
nized

LONDON. Jan. The Times Lisbon
| correspondent says the Brazilian papers
report til It the government At Rio Janeiro
intends TO e1pel the Russian envoy in con-
| sequence of Russia's refusal to recognize
the republic.
Private letters from Rio Jaueiro say that
intensely hot weather prevails there. Yei-
low fever of the most malignant type has
appeared IN the city.
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MAINE PBoPLn.

Mr.. Bates Torrey Of Portland has won q
prize for an essay on Office shorthand and
typewriter, offered by the Shorthand Re-
view of Chicago
City editor Nason, Of the Biddeford
Standard. has accepted . position on the
Daily Register q morning paper in Wheel
ing, West Virginia.
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CHURCH FINANCIAL MATTERS
Discussed in Secret Meeting by Mem
bors.

BIppLFoRD, jan. 5--0ne hundred and
and fifty male members of st. Marys par
ish opposed to the recent financial changes
in that church. increasing pew reuts and
charging admission to the Sunday services.
met in Warren's hall with closed doors this
afternoon and discussed their grievances.
A committee of twelve was chosen to pre-
pare resolutions to present at an adjourned
meeting Wednesday recommending the
appointment of finance committee Of the
parish and asking \ return to the old meth
cd Of pew rentals.
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FOREIGN intelligence
Floods in Queensland, Gales in
England.
Russia Wants Turkey to Grant Cretans
Amnesty and Raise the Siege.
American Squadron Arrives at Glib
Taltsr-oerman Royalty Sick with
La 0rippe-6now.

LONDON. Jan. a gale 10 raging all
over Great Britain today. Much damage
10 done throughout the country aud many
wrecks reported. A Protestant church at
Birr. Ireland, was struck by lightning and
badly damaged. Cunard steamer umbria
10 delayed al Queenstown for repairs.
The gale WAS very severe on the Irish
coAst. AT Killarney two women were killed
by falling tree.
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Halifax Is Now Getting tho Heaviest
Snow Storm OF the Season.

HALTAN. Jan. 5.-Tbe heaviest snow
storm of the winter set in this afternoon.
Half a foot OF snow is on the ground to-
night and it i. still falling,
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Naval Orders.

The following naval orders are issued:
Lieut. Charles II. Lyman, detached from
command of the naval station at Port Roy.
al, S. c.. Jan. 20, and ordered to the Ali.
ance; Saiimaker John C. Herbert. ordered
to duty at the League Island Navy Yard
Jan. IS; Sailmsker William Cuddy. de-
tached from the League Island Navy Yard,
Jan. l3, and placed on waiting orders.
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FIRE AT wALDoBoao
Does Considsrabie Damage Among the
8toEes.

WALpoBoKo Jan 5.-At 8 10 this morn
ing, FIRE vas discovered in the store occu-
pied by J. Warren Hall, dealer in boots
and shoes. and +. H. Burr, jeweler. Both
stocks we're partially ssved, but in . dam
aged condition. Hslrs loss is estimated at
$500; insured for $500. Burr's loss. $500 +;
insured for $500. c. E. and F. A.
Hovey's stock of dry goods, and Mrs. s. E.
Genthner's stock of millinery, in the same
block. we're somewhat damaged by smoke.
These stocks were fully covered by insur-
snce. The damage to the building 10 esti-
mated Al $500; insured. Cause Of 6re un-
known.
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Erste Fabriken in Prctoris, the largest
structure in Transvaal, is burned. Loss,
fl00. 600.
At Neusatz, in Hungary. two editors Of
local newspapers fought duel Editor
Tomics Of the Zsstara Killed Editor Dimi-
trevics OF the Branik.
The Russian government is to demand
large credits and will increase the Baltic
fleet, because Germany on her part 10
strengthening her North sea fleet, and il
making great military preparations, Sbe
relations OF Russia are greatly strained on
account Of the crctan affair
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HEAVY SNOW IN THE WEST.
Utah Sees More than for Twenty five
Years

OGDEN, Utah, Jan ST has been snow.
ing here TOR three days. There is more
snow in the Wasat b and Sierra ranges than
there has been before tor ten years. In the
mountains tn" snow is ten and fifteen feet
deep. There is no wind or drifting and the
mercury is only few degrees below freez-
ing. In this valley there is more snow this
winter than for 25 years. The storm ex-
tends ali alDng the line of the Central Pa
cific railroad to California.
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WESTERN TOWN DESTROYED.
Water Supply Frozen Up and No Salt
Handy.

SPOKANE FALLS, Wash, Jan. 8. Fire
started in a laundry in the town Ward
ner Coeurl, Alena mines at Il yesterday
and burned ihree aud one half hours. Nc
wa'er was available the water supply being
frozen up. The greater portion Of the town
was destroyed, causing loss of sbou,
$4,000. Insurance small.
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QUEENSLAND FLOODED.
Three Hundred Square Miles Under
w tteI.

LoSpoN, Jan 5.-Floods are reported
in the northwest portion of Queensland.
Part of the town of Normanton is sub
merged and the water in many places 10
tweni, feet deep All the adjacent terri
tory is under water. The floods cover an
area of 800 miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-06

Prevent tendency TO wrinkles ageing Of
the skin by using Leaurelle oil. Preserves
. youthful. plump. fresh condition of the
features. Prevents vithering Of the skin.
drying up Of the flesh, develops the bust
Prevents chsppine. cracking. keeps skin
soft, smooth. el00. Druegsss, or prepaid
BY express. z. 8. Wells. jersey City,
n. j., q. 9. 4. novo0odlyv efolrm
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Capital Jottings.

The total saving in the purchase of Unit
ed States bonds since Aug. 3, 1857. is
500, 500 ,0Sl
The President has committed TO impris-
onment for life the death sentence of Da-
vid t. Emmon, convicted of murder in
Kansas.
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Proposed Change in Steamboat bulls
and Boiler Inspection.

Senator Frye will introduce a bill to-
morrow repeating section 4s4l Of the re-
vised statutes which provides for an in
spector Of hulls and boilers. In lieu there
Of the bill provides for = new district at
Providence, r. l.; providing also tha,
instead Of the present salaries they be paid
under the direction Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury salaries and follows:
In districts inspecting less than 100
steamers annually. el2o0 year; districts
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IneStinable
As a Leavening Agent.

The Royal Baking Powder possesses
a peculiar quality, not possessed by
any other lcavening agent 1t provides
bread, biscuit, cake, mullins, dumplings
or rolls, which may be eaten when hot,
without inconvenience, by persons Of
the most delicate digestive organs.
With most persons it is necessary that
bread raised with yeast should lose is
freshness or become stale before it can
be eaten with safety. Distressing re-
suits likewise follow from eating bis
cult, cake, pastry, etc, raised by the
cheap, inferior baking powders that
contain lime, alum, phosphates o.
other adul,erants.
The hot roll and
muffin and the deli
cious hot griddle
cakes raised by the
Royal Baking Pow
der are as whole
some and digesdble
as warm soup, meat
or any other food.
This is qualification peculiar to the
Royal Baking Powder which makss is
inssimable as lssvening agent.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
Hon. VIM. p. Whi.ehouse, Judge
Presiding.

w. s, CnoarE, Clerk.
L. T. CARLETON. County Attorney.
T. A. SMALL. Stenographer.
G T. STEVENS. Sheriff.
SATURDAY., Jan 4 h The court thi
forenoon vas engaged in the disposition O
motions But little bushes. remains TO b
done and court will probably adjour
finally on Monday.
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BERLIN, Jan. 5.-Thc dowager empress
Augusta is suffering with the influenza and
has had a bad night, being unable to sleep.
Her fever Is rather diminished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-06

The following fourth class postmasters
were appointed Saturday Massachusetts. F.
G. Groamer, Peru; Maine, W. Marson,
Boothbay; G. ID. Austin, PHILIPPE.
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RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SPEAKS
And Wants amnesty Proclaimed and
Siege Of cretc Raised.

ST. PrrERspuRc, Jan. The Russian
government is displeascd with tie restric-
tons of Turkish governme nts iirman In re-
gard to Crete AMI has requested the porte
to extend an amnesty to every one in the
island abolish the state of siege.
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Narrow Escape from Drowning.

RocKLASD, Jan. "a number Of boys
skating at . quarry broke through the ice
Saturday afternoon and had q narrow es-
cape from drowning. William Robinson
was taken ou, in An exhausted condition.
The lad will probably recover.
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Railroad Accident In Iowa

DEs MONIES, Ia, Jan. 5-Three men
we're fatally injured and half dozen seri-
ously BY rear end collision on the Rock
Island road near Malcolm last night. Both
we're freight trains.
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Biddeiord Bursla Captured.

BIDpEFoRp, Jan 5.-0fleers at 2 O'Clock
Sunday morning captured Henry Couture
in the act Of breaking into John B. HAme-
Inns clothing store on Main street. The
prisoner is an cid offender He will be
tried tomorrow.
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Notes.

| LONDON, Jan. 5.-'rhe American squad
ron Of evolution has arrived at Gibralter
from TanRier.
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LoSDos, Jan. 5.--More fighting /. re.
ported at Crete. II is said a Turkish force
WAS recently routed by insurgents and large
quantity Of ammunition seized by the lat
ter. Many Turks were xilled
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Later.

The strike was settled at 10 O'Clock last
night. The men will return to work this
morning.
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highly Respected cisiseu Dead.

RocKLAND, Jan. 5.-Nevs reached this
city to-day Of the death Of William. the son
Of Hon. Joseph Farvsll, . highly respected
citizen Of Unity.