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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Don't Thick Bonding Arrapgsm1ot at
all jug Handled"

TORONTO, Ont. Dec. 10-A special dis
patch from Ottawa to the Empire. gov
ernment organ, says: "Secretary Window,
according to Washington dispatches, is
contemplating the Withdrawal of permission
to allow United States customs officials to
bond cars in Canadian territory
for transit through the United States.
The impression previous in certain quarters
was that the arrangement is a jug g-hsndled
one. and that Canadian railways alone are
benefited owing to this arrangement. No
less than nine Canadian officers of customs
are stationed at different points in the
United States to do precisely similar work
for the benefit of Americans shipping
throu gh Canada as performed by the United
States officers in the Dominion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
A PRIVATE BANK
Brought to Suspension by Failure OF
Debtors.

CLARKsvILLE, Tenn, Dec. 10. Franklin
Bank, q private concern, with capital OF
$50, 900. suspended payment this morning
on account of the recent failure Of Henry S.
Befeart, New York, large tobacconist.
with whom the Franklin bank has been
doing large credit business. Kendrick,
Pettus & CO., large tobacco firm assigned
today. This firm had large deposits in the
Franklin bank. Liabilities. Sal 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Charcoal Fit Exploded.

BANGOR, Dee l0.-The charcoal pit at
Glenburn. belonging to Charles Tort ex-
ploded yesterday scattering debris for acres.
The wcrkmen had 4 marrow escape from
being killed by flying matter. Damage
sbou, $3.50. The works will be rebuilt q.
once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Thousands Thrown Out OF Work and
Winter at Hand.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Dec. 10.-Owing to
the continued quietness in the coal trade
and the large stock on hand, with no i'm
mediate prospect Of being able to market
them, the coal dep psrtment Of the Deleware,
Lackawanna & Western railroad, yester
day. ordered an indefinite closing down Of
all their mines in this vicinity.
The order took effect this morning.
This will throw Thousands of men out of
employment at time of year when their
wages are much needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
SPARES FROM MAIuH WIRES

S. P. Winslow has been appointed post
master at Webb's Mills, vice Wilson Chute.
Frank Winship, seven y ear-oli boy Of
Biddeford. fell 20 feet down an elevator
Wednesday and was badly hurt.
Commissioner Raum has assured Con-
areesman Dipgley that an additional Pen
sion Examiner will be sent TO Maine for
special investigation Of pension cases.
Ex-Gov. Perham is visiting his son in
Washington. He will soon join the other
members Of the commission appointed TO
examine and report on the site for . Gulf
Navy Yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

10 occssioned in our feelings by derapse-
ments Of the liver. stomach and bos els.
DR.. Fercs's Pleasant Pellets cure sick and
bilious headache. bowel complaints,
internal fever and eostiventss. They remove
all waste matter. and restore health 10 bod :
and mind. A dose, - Laxative, consisis
Of one tiny, appreciated Pellet. Cheapest
and easiest to take. BY druggists. Is csnss
vial. decsdkvfclsm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clesnses the sys-
TEN eiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
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 Oh hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute
CALIFORNIA RS SYSDs co.
toWs.t.s. ~ wW sc.s. ".
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Fire at Hartford.

HARTFORD, COM, Dec. l0--Fire broke
out this afternoon in the residence Of
Bishop McMahon and the Roman Catholic
Priests, situated next to st. Josephs Cathe-
dral. The fire started from the furnace
and worked up as far as the third floor.
The damage was confined TO the northeast
cor ner of the building. The damage is es-
timated at $4,000; fully covered by insur.
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Crow Indians Signing the Purchase
Treaty.

Secretary Noble today received a tele.
gram from the chairman of the Grow In.
dian Commission at Grow Agency, Mon
tsns. saying: The Crow Indians are In
full council, and today sold lands West Of
the Divide on Prices Creek and adioin.
ing the strip on the Southeast to Big Horn
Is miles wide. Consideration s946 900
The treaty is row being signed by = lsrgs
msjority OF ofindivijaal Indians. Number Of
acres purchased l $50 ,000.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
National BoaId Ct Trade Fsvors
Hecipvocitv,

New ORLEANS, Dec. i1.-The National
Board of Trade adjourned sine die topiahi
after adopting resolutions. They favored
reciprocal and commercial intercourse
with other nations, passage by ths
house Of shipping bills thar passed the s m.
ate. establishment of government posts'
telegraph, and the extension to April o.
the time for withdrawal Of goods in bond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
An American Schooner Dilsm ma

HALIrAx, Dec. l0.--The American
schooner J. B. Mcguire, from the Grand
Banke, lost her sails and was otherwise
damaged in the recen. gales. She put in
here for shelter and supplies, bu. having
no modus vivendi license. Collector Hsr-
ringson telegraphed the minister Of fisher
les for permission to furnish her y ith sup
plies. Permission was granted the vessel
to procure enough sails and food 10 take
her homa to Gloucester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
KANSAS sUrFHREas.
Railroads viii Carry Provisions Free.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. l0.-The railroads
yesterday agreed to carry provisions free
of charge to northwest Kansas, where
much distress exists on account Of the
failure of the corn and wheat crops last
season. There are 5000 families in that
section of the State that need aid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Asaemb'ymau-Eleot Indicted for Elsc
tionsertng.

New York, Dec. 10 -Assemblym man.
elect Mulvsney, of the j0sh District, was
today indicted by the Rrsnd jury on the
charge of electioneering within 100 feet of
the polls at The late election. Prof. Gut
iheil of Columbia College was the COM
plainRnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Memphis Firm Assjgus,

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. l0.-N. L. Avery
and Rsphsel Simmes, conducting business
under the firm name of N. l.. Avery & Co.
at Osceols, Ark, Avery & SHINES at
Blytheville. Ark; and N. l.. Avery at
Frenchmens Bayou. Ark; assigned yes
terday afternoon at Osceols. Ark. Liabil-
tiles, $50 coo; assets, nominslly 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Double Dwelling House AT New Port
laud Eiurned

New PORTLAND, Dee. lo.-A large
double dwelling house at New Portland,
north villsge, was burned Monday morning.
A defective chimney was the cause. The
house was owned by G. H. Clark, and oc
cupled by Hiram Nichols and Ephraim
Howard. Nichols owned three or four hun
dred dollars in the house. The most Of
the furniture ws- saved. There was par
tial insurance The families were obliged
to move into public hall, as there was no
rent to be obtained in the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Elderly Couple That VIII be Buried
eide bY Side.

DAMARIscorrA, Dec. l0.-Csptsin Geo
Leighton, an old and respected citizen Of
Sheepscos. Bridge. was found dead in bed
Wednesday morning. aged "a years. Hi
wife. aged so. died Monday. and WAS to be
buried today, hut both will be inferred
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Stock Brokers Suspend.

New YORK, Dec. 10. - Hamilton &
Bishop, stockholders, 9S Broadway, sus
pended tod.y. The partners. Charles II
Hamilton and William +. Bishop, assigned
giving preferences for s37 $40. The liz.
bilities are said to be about 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Comprehsp sivs Subsidy shippiog Bill.

A number Of the members of the House
committee on Merchant Marine and Fish
cries met today and agreed upon the com
pcsi,e bill to be submitted for action to the
full committee, embodying in one measure
the principal features of both
tonnage and subsidy shipping bills
The rate of bounty to be paid i, graded
from 20 cents for each knot travelled
for all sailing vessels and for steamers Of
eleven knots or under, and to thirty cent?
for twenty knot steamers. A provision i,
made by which all vessels taking advantage
Of the act shall be at the disposal of the
United States in case of war and vessel.
hereafter constructed will be bnilt under
supervision of the Secretary Of Navy. go t6
be of service in case of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

made and home used that IL fhe banner which We
| hang upon the wall and take great deal of sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

CoNcoRn, N. H., Dec. 10.-The differ
ences asto wages, existing between the
New England Granite Co., and the quarry
men are amicably adjusted. All the quarry
owners in this city have signed an agree
ment.to pay the same rate per hour during
the winter months as paid during the previ-
Gus summer months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Arrested For Concssliog Goods rrom
Creditors.

MANCHESTER, N. H. Dec. l0.-Rouil-
lizard & Critic embarrassed merchants, were
ARE sted charged with copcealins rocds
from creditors. Local liabilities 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Time and Place OF Next z. n. c. A
National Convection.

New YORK, Dec. 1o.-The international
committee at its meeting 10 this city yester-
day, selected Msy 6 to 10 as the date for
the Goth international convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, Al
Kansas City, Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
6tockh oldefs CT the Eastern Meet

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Eastern Rsilroad Co. was held in
this city this forenoon.
President La rrence called the meeting
to order, and Elmer Foye was elected clerk
pro tenn.
Voted to change the bylaws so that here
after the treasurer shall give such bonds a.
the dire c.ors prescribe, instead of $40, 900
as formerly required. They were also
changed so that the other representatives Of
thirty shares, instead of the presence Of
thirty shareholders, shall constitute q quo-
rum. The number of directors was reduced
to five and the following were elccfc ):
Frank Jones, s. c. Lawrence, James T.
Furber, A. p. Potter and c. A. Sinclair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
IRDEFINIrE SHUT DOWN
And Three thousand Employees
Thrown out OF Work.

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. l0.-An order has
been Issued by the Clark Thread Co., that
all of their mills be shut down indefinitely.
This is regarded practically as lockout
by 5000 men and girl employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Barn Burned.

BANGOR, Dec. l0.-Fire this afternoon
destroyed barn belonging to the estare of
c. A. Snow in Milo, with most Of the con-
tents. A valuable mare and colt we're
burned. Loss not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

Ngw YORK, Dec. 10.--Fne early this
morn ng in the i've story iron front uiid-
ing At 5o7 and sos Brosdwsy did &c. 900
dsmsge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Dsath OF an Aged Richmond Lady.
CSpecial to the KExxEBEc JouRNAL.

RIcauosp. Dec. l0.-Mrs. Izesta Preble
died yesterday about ii O'Clock. The fun
erai was held at o'clock today. Rev. r. E.
Gilkey efieia;ed. The deceased Was so
years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
wholesale Csookery Finn Goes Under

San FRIScIsco, Dec. 10.-Eassland.
Fowler & Co.. Wholesale crockery and
glass ware, failed Yesterday. Liabilities,
s132, 900; assets, So, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
4 Biddsfofd Mule Spinner Gets 4
LEGACY.

BIpDEroKD, Dee. l0.-Jsmes Hector Of
Biddeford. mule spinner, has received
notice Of the death Of relative in England
frori whom he will receive 81 COO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Psrusll Declares Bis Opposition Hy.
pocrisy.

DunLix Dec. 10 -ParnelI tonight mad,
. speech to an immense and enthusiast
guhering. defending his course and de
cla,iDg that the movement against hin
was one Of hypocrisy. lie also deliversc
speech to an overlooking meeting and ia
crowds in the streete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11
Dockman,a Strike Endsd.

London. Dec. 10 The strike Of dock
laborers at Cardiff 10 ended. and the en-
ployeYs have conceded to the chief demands
of the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

What ara you usirg for your cold? Try
Johnson's Anodype Lipiment. Its wonder
fst ,iecsd&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-11

The II. I. 1: se ~inx circle will meet
with Miss NeIlia Waltz on Maple street, on
Monday eveaing next st Z 80.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-21

the youngest of which is the st. Paul
Curling club, which was incorporated
according to law a few weeks ago,
though as club it has existed for over
five years. Canada has 100 clubs,
branches Of the parent club, the Royal
CALIFORNIAN, in Edinburgh, which num-
bers in its association in Scotland over
900 clubs.
Where the game of curling originated
Is not known, though for the last 800
years it mas been popular in Scotland,
from whence it was introduced into
Canada and then into the United States.
Many writers endeavored to prove that
curing was in vogue in Belgium and
Holland before 1t was played in Scot
land, and state that the F'lemings, who
settled in that country at the close of
the sixteenth century, introduced the
have been so, for the term 'curl' is
akin to "kurZweil," game, "tee;" the
mark to where the stones are thrown,
may have been derived from the leu
tonic "tighen," to point out. while
"bonspeil," grand curling competi-
tion, may have its origin in the Belgic
"bOnne," district, and "spel." play.
In Ayrshire and Lanarkshire curling is
often called "kurting," so that it may
have some relation to the Dutch game
of quoits, as in that country ''coete'' is a
quot. Camden, in his works written in
1907 on the Orkney islands,says that one
of the islands supplies ''plentie of
stoynes FORE We game of curlinge," and
many of his contemporaries refer to the
game as being played in Scotland at
that time. The literature of the CONT
hent of Europe shows no trace of the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-21
The ST. Paul Curling Club Prepared to Inaugurate the
Most Brilliant Season in All Of
Its Annals.
THE NEW HEADQUARTERS ON RASPBERRY ISLAND
Some Idea of the Club It's Aims and Membership and
Inkling of the Game the Scottish
Love So Well.

passing this line are removed from the
rink as distractions. The game is
played with four curriers' on each side
under the leadership of .'sklps" or cap
tains, each player having two stones.
The object of the player IS to throw his
stone so that it Will come on the tee or
very close to it. Each man throws
alternately. and when the stones are in
the middle of a game we'll placed
the other players will throw so
as to come near them and
act as guards. The opposing party en-
deavor to displace them and reach the
stones near the tee, sometimes by send
ing a stone with great force to clear the
obstacles and trusting to luck that it
will alight near the tee, or more often
displaying great science and by deXer-
Gus twists of the wrist cause the stone to
go i'll an oblique direction and hit the
stone nearest the goal. This is called
wicking, or inwicking, and is the
scientific part of the game. When all
the stones have been thrown, the skips
decide which team has come nearest the
tee, and they receive the score. The
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-21
SCENE OF A RINK IN ACTIVE OPERATION

been so rapid that the members a few
weeks ago decided to incorporate and
build a club house.
Ground was secured on Raspberry
island, under the Wabasha street bridge.
and here, under the direction of Willard
d Joy, the well-known architects, a
commodious club house is being erected,
which will be opened for occupancy
early in the coming year.
During the winter of 1856 the St.
Paul Curling club was formed by
number of gentlemen who in the land
of their adoption still retained keen
love for the game they had so often
played on the lochs of Scotland. Dur
ing the first year of its existence the
officers of the club were: Archie Nc
Lean, president: j. Dana, vice presi-
dent; William Todd, secretary, and
John Summers, treasurer. It was due
to the energy of Mr.. Mclean that the
club was success from the start, and
his death was keenly felt by every men,
Der. During the winter of 1867 the
club increased in membership, John
McCulloch becoming president. and
competing successfully in the bonspiel
held at Milwaukee against crack Kinks
from Canada and Scotland.
In 1SS7-S the membership went up an
other notch and the rink sent to take
part in various competitions in the
Northwest, succeeded in bringing back
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-21

game is continued by playing towards
the other end of the rink, until twenty
one ends have been played, which con-
stitutes a game, the highest score win
ming. Sometimes game is played for
time, no limit being put upon
the number of Sends" During the
game the players sweep the ice free
from snow. This is done by directions
of the two ''skips," and forms feature
| of the game, as only certain part of
the rink can be swept by one side if
their player is to throw. The brooms
with which the rink is swept consist of
| Scotch heather, tied to a handle, or Or
binary furZe or straw brooms may be
used. At the great "bonspiep' held
! annually in Scotland, it is no uncom-
mon sight to see $500 curriers' at play at
l the same time, and the effect upon a
person who sees "bonspieP' for the
first time is remarkably exciting. The
''bonspiel' held last March in Winni-
peg attracted curriers' from great dis
tances; one club came from Edmonton,
Prince Albert territory, British Column
bia, and travelled over 700 miles with
their outfit in sleighS drawn by dogs ere
they reached q railroad track.
The st. Paul club sent up delega-
ton which was ''skipped' by William
ROdger. the energetic inspector of the
board of education, who is a keen and
daring curler. John McCulloeh, another
well-known citizen of st. Paul, and who
| is vice president of the Grand National
! Curling Club of America, also accom-
panied the party and made fine record
for ''inwicking."
The growth of the st. Paul Curling
club has during the past few years
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-21

game, however, and even if it did not
originate in Scotland, that country has
developed it to degree that it is
now looked upon as the national game
of the land which gave birth to Bruce,
Wallace, Scott and Burns.
In olden times the game was played
with rough boulderS or granite blocks,
with holes bored through them for
the thumbs of the players. In the
course of years the rough block gave
way to stone perfectly symmetrical
and polished, and supplied with a con-
venient handle. The curling stones
In use to-day are circular in form.
weighing from 35 to so pounds, 80 to Sc
inches in circumference, and one-eighth
of the girth in height. All the stones
are obtained from an immense rock sit
uated in Ayrshire, about ten miles from
the coast, called "Ailsa Craig" The
granite is known as the red and blue
hone, and when finished by the cutter
and polished pair of them cost from
SIS to S25.
The game is played on rink from ~
to 46 yards long, with ''tee" or goal at
each end, to which point the stones are
hurled along the ice. A circle of seven
feet radius is drawn round the ''tee,' -
and all stones must come in the circle to
count distance. One-siXth the length
of the rink is marked from the tees and
called the ''hOg line," and stones not