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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
MAINE DISPATCHES.
Leeds and Vicinity Asitated BY Malignant
Diphtheria Outbreak.
Kennebec Pomona Electton-Accident
on the Dexter and Piscataquis.

WIxrHRoP, Jan. Leeds and vicinity
has been terribly sgitAted for several day 9
over malignant form of diphtheriA that ap'
peared in the family of VIM. B. Borneman,
near Curtis Corner. The first young Child
prostrated, with its mother, has jui
died, and all four of the other children are
dangerously ali. A sister Of Mr.. Borne
mans living in Lawrence brought q child
that died of the disease to Monmouth for
burial and through this means conveyed ii
to the latters family. The Board Of Health
took the case in hand and necessary pre-
cautions against the spread has been taken.
Quarantine regulations are in operation and
it is hoped it may not prove universal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
BELFAST FLEAoE
with the Prosperity Attained In the
Year OF 1889

BkLFAsr. Jan. 1.-The past year hai
been prosperous one for Belfast ~ re-
yards the increase in valuation and popu
lation. A new hotel was opened June l.
Among the buidipgs erected is Memorial
hall costing $50 900. Five vessels were
built in this section with tonnage of 4957,
and large number commenced or contract
ed for. A Board of Trade has been or
ganizcd, electric lights introduced. Shoe,
sash, granite, ice and other industries have
neen successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Coutagious D1ssasss in Maine.

The following cases Of contagious disess-
e. were reported to the State Board Of
Health during the week ending Saturday
Dec. 28:
Diphtheria-0ray, /; Leeds. 8; Portland
l.; Randolph =; Rockland. l.
Scarlet fever-Bnghton, /; Canton, l;
Idmunds, /; Jay, >; Presqus Isle, >;
otandish, ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02

The twentieth wedding anniversary of
Mr., and Mrs. T. J. Trssk was celebrated
at their residence in Chelsea last evening.
A large number were present and the even
ing was one long to be remembered by the
hosts and guests. There were many beau
tiful gifts from friends. Among these
was an elegant hanging lamp presented by
the many Journal friends Of Mr.. Trask.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
RAILS SPREAD.
Accident on tho Dexter 4 Piscata
outs Extenaior.


DEXTER, Jan. 1.-The so train to Dc
yer to day met with an acciient VIXEN
about four miles this side of Dover. The
accident was caused b. spreading of
the rails. No cne was injured and hut lit
tie damage WAS done. A wrecking train
was sen; up from Waterviile. The dam
ages were repaired in time TO make connec
ton with the afternoon train at Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02

AstsoroioSicai Report.
Jan. /. ls0. 500 r. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
HEIGHT OF DIscoURrEsY
Aud Untrue, Answers Back Mr. Bssrs
to Mr.. Merrill.

NEw YORK, Jan. President WIN. II.
Beers of the New York Life Insurance Co.
has written letter to Insurance Conmis-
sioner Merrill of Massachusetts in reply to
the latter's recent severe criticism and con
demnation of certain business methods
pursued by that company.
MIR. Beers styles the insurance commits
sioner's action in attacking his company
without notice or opportunity for explana-
tioL. rs the height Of discourtesy and con-
cludes by stating that the letter Of the COM
missioner contains number of injurious
statements in regard to the company. not
one one of which has any foundation in
fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Marrieo.


In eApe Elizabeth, Dec. n, T.. r. Ames Of Baa
gor and Miss Mary sllyador formerly Of Boath
Portland.
In Pownal, Dec. 2e, Augustus ID. Swestser anA
Miss Flora T.. Morrill,, both Of Pownsl.
kEssEBEc.
Al Weeks Mills. China, Dec. ~, BY Frank Per.
ciyai, Esq, Mr.. Freeiand ". Miller Of fAir1sla
and Miss Nellie ". Gray Of Chins.
LINCOLN.
In DamarfseottH, Ds3. ~, Theodore l.. Clarhs Of
Newcastle, and Miss Jessie y. Erskine Of DanaP-
iscotts.
OXFORD.
Dixfeld, Dec. 10. WIN. T. Eustis and Miss klisa-
beth G. st,wesI, both Of Dixheid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02

Departmel Commander F. H. Drew of
Lewiston ha- ned the following general
order relative to the department encamp-
ment at Augusta. and to other important
matters. special attention being called to
paragraphs 9, 10 and II of the ORDER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Mrs. Reeds Reception.

Mrs Reed wife Of the Speaker of the
House held a reception from 2 to this
afternoon at her apartments in the Shore
ham, assisted by a number of personal
friends. No elaborate Preparations were
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Ha!i1cis.

Rev. james washburn failed to meet his
appointment here last Sunday on account Of
sickness. Rev. Mr.. BattsrshAii OF Dixmont
occupied the pulpit The next meeting Of
the sewing circle will be at W. Z, Poland's
"Wednesday, January s,h IL stormy, Friday,
Jan. l0th.--rhe Christmas tree vas q sue
cess in every respect. The presents were
nice and some costly. Rev. ID. BrAekett
receivec some very nice ones. Rev. j..
Washburn and wife we're presented nice
spring rocker by come of their msny frlends
here.-T. b Stevenson of New York visit
his parents and friends here last week
John Colby returned from his visit to Mas
sschuseus isst week. Mrs, L. u. Hall has
been very sick for two weeks past, but is
able to cit up At present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results whe
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasai
and refreshing to the taste, and act
gently yet promptly on the Kidney,
Liver and Bowels, clesnses the sys-
tenn efectually, 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 &C
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 50c
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.
,o,.ov., gay FRANCISCO. cAt;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
WISCAHsET NEWS.
Dwelling in Western Part OF Town
Burned.
Specixl 70 the kennebec journal.

Special to the kennebec Journal.
wIscAssEr. Jan. 1.-The house ofJohn
Mckenney in the western part Of Wiscas-
set was burned with most Of its contents
late last night cause unk known; insured for
s40O.
The Boothbay boat today made its Hrs'
nip for this season to Wiscasset In the
summer the trip is from Boothbay to Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
PLUCKY DEFENSE
Man Fired on from Ambush Kills his
Three Assailants.

GALvEsTos, Tex, Jan IA man named
Walker while returning home at Brszonis,
Monday evening was fred upon by three
men in ambush. He returned the fire and
killed all three, but was so badly wounded
himself that he can hardly live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
KENN EBEc POMONA.
The Meeting at Winthrop and Al
nual Ele cticn Of Officers.
+ Special to the kennebec Journal.

WINTHROP, Jan. l-kennebec Pomona
Grange met here today to choose officers
for the ensuing year. The following per
sons were elected officers: A. c. True,
Litchfeld, W. NJ j. Henry Moore, Win
throp, o.; d. II. Thing, Mt. Vernon,
Lect. H. s. Fairbanks, Monmouth, Stew
ard; +. N. Finkham, Litchfeld, A. s.; s,
c. WATSON, Oakland, Chap; W. II. Keith,
Winthrop, Treas; Mrs. NJ. c. Scott.
Pi,tston. Sec'y; c. L. Jones. Fayette, G,
X: Mrs. II. s. Fairbanks. Monmouth,
Flora; Mr.. J. H. Moore, Winthrop. Po-
mona; Mrs. A. c. True, Litchheid, Ceres !;
Mrs. +. N. Pinkham, Litctfeld, l. A. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02

DR.. Flint's Remedy Is the only safeguard
which hard drinkers have against the blunt
ing or loss Of sensation, the arrangement
Of the sense Of taste, hearing, and sight.
ard the stimulation Of the emotions which
hard drinking brings. Descriptive treasise
with each bottle; or addfsss Mack Drug
Co., N. 7. dec8ldsodlvfoarD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Pensions Granted Marie People.

Pensions have been granted to the fol
lo~ip residents of Maine: Increase, Al
pheus Fogg. Saco; Ezra X Wingate, East
Corinth; Amos Kelly, Caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Great Mortality at Madrid from L.
ilusDRa.

MApnlp, Jan. 1.-The mortality here
from influenza is very great. The indica-
tons are that the mslady 10 decreasing.
The disease spreading in the provinces has
assumed a very severe form at Barcelona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Oh, what a Cold !!

THIS is the season for sudden changes In the
weather. and great many take cold"
either In their Head or on their Lungs, causing
Coughs, II arsenes> and sore Throat, These
troubles cen be soon relieved and cured by
taking Ingalls, Throat and Lung Specific,
which acts directly on the Throat and Lungs,
entirely remoying these dltfculties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
DEADLY BUT sTBA LrHY.


ST. PrrERsnr Jan. The police
have discovered "A new Nihilist society. the
purpose of which is to abandon open ter
rorism and work secretly. Great anxiety
aud commercial depression exist In south-
ern Russia. owing To scanty crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Capital Chat.

Mrs. James G. Blaine returned to Wash
ington Wednesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
iEFree Mai! Delivery at Biddsford.

BIppkroRp, Jan. free mail delivery
service went into effect here today. Five
carriers made Eve collections. There will
be four deliveries daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
Born.


In Biddeford, Dee. z7tb, to Nj. and Mrs.. Thoaas
ON.il, . son, Dec 18th. 20 M. ssd nss.
Michael Ryan, n daughter.
In ,aeo. Dee. 10Th, to Mr.. ami Mrs. Herbert
Ricbsrdson, a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02

Strickland and King. New and novel
features were introduced throughout the
concert, and all were pleased to learn that
20 much interest had been taken by the
youns people in that locality.
WALDO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02

WAR DIPARfMlH1, !
Once Of the Chief Signal Ofacef.
WAsarSeros. jan . l A. NJ
For New England Threatening weather,
rain, warmer. southwest rly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-01-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
0IoNAL SERVICE.

Weather Iadic ines fN the 1sxt a
HoosA
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-02
THE BEGGARS' SYNDICATE.
"A Curious Association That Exists In til Q
CIty of Paris,

Curious Association That Exists In the
City of Paris.
The alleys in the Champs Elysees, it APP
pears, are good for picturesque-looking old
men. On good day from ten to dozen of
these mendicants should each collect from
80 francs 10 40 francs, or an average Of 80
shillings. This seemed exaggerated, but we
were assured it was not. The number of
Iersons kept OIL the beat" is carefully linn
tied, and intruders are speedily cleared off.
To tall, thin person endowed with long
white hair and beard. really or artifcially
patriarchal and starved-looking. who can
stoop effectively, yet with an air of departed
grandeur, and smile pathetically, post on the
Champs Elysees brings in thirty or forty
fifty-ceD time pieces and a pOcketful OF
coppers every day. One old gentle
man who was we'll known for many
years and bore the reputed distinction of
an effete MarquiSate-one of the oldest in
France-we were assured cleared close on
louis day, or about 910 week. He had
been member of the syndicate, which of
course guarded him against all competition,
and cut Of his drawings he received e. plus
20 per cent, from 95 to eS and 80 per cent on
all beyond. His share amounted to over
e3 los a week nearly all the year round. He
is now in honorable retirement in the neigh
borhood of Bougival. The mendicants
allotted to the Champs Eiysees hand over
case the police should take a fancy to in
spect them, and are in addition pretty well
watched and followed by fello w-members
lest they should dispose Of any sum to con-
ftderate.
The Bourse is another spot which can be
depended upon for pretty regular amount.
The mendicants there enjoy the relics of
reputation they never possessed as quondam
millionaires who lost all at some grand
crash in hypothetical stock. Third on the
list come the principal churches-the Made
lame and Notre Dame-but they are far from
being SO profitable. Pictures OF charity at
church doors are archaic. The real center
of the practice is where 1t may serve to
foster the disqualification of women and
children or weigh down the balance in the
game OF beggar my neighbor." The
syndicate's objection to church people is
that they support their proteges privately,
or give aims in the smallest doles as duty.
Every beggar Tevels on New Years day, for
then no Frenchman or FrenchwOman runs
the risk of beggar's malediction by re-
fusing to pay for a bon heur for the year.
The syndicate complains griey0usly that on
that day innumerable outsiders join the
profession, on account Of its exceeding
lucrativeness for the first twenty-four
hours
The "money losers" form recognized
branch of the profession. These are usually
children OF young female recruits from the
country. who bemoan pitifully suppositl-
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while chasing at full speed after the game.
One man died Of fever before they crossed
the ZambeSi. This was one of the few oc
casions when white woman's tears have
been shed over the grave Of poor explorer
in Africa. Mrs. Holub withstood the as
saults Of fever better than any other men,
Der of the party, though she finally had
severe attack of it. Only during one dark
period was she ncapacitated from moving
right along with the expedition.
She had many strange experiences before
they crossed into the savage land of The
Observation-Disclosures and some of them she has
told in her own words in the magazines of
Austria. She was regarded as very great
curiosity, but seemed to make far more of a
sensation among the women than among the
men. More than once women went long
distances tn see the wonderful white woman
with the long hair that fell way down her
back. They brought her gifts, which on one
OF two occasions were presented to her by
her awe-stricken sisters on their Bonded
knees.
She has told some graphic stories of the
evils Of slavery in that land. She saw one
woman near the Zambesi whose child was
about to be taken from her, and Mrs. Hoinb
tells how the poor woman fell at her owner S
feet and told him she would wear her life
away getting for him basket after basket of
grain and fruit; she would toll for him hun
CRY all the day; she would never dlsobey
command if he would only leave her the
little child she clasped in her arms. Her
appeal was, Of course, in vain. This Is one
phase OF the lot of poor slave women In Cen
trail Africa.
The young bride sometimes opposed her
husband when she thought him inclined to
be unwisely generous. One day when a
present had been made to the wife OF
chief, that worthy sent to DR.. Holub seven
other women whom he said were all his
wives, and were as much entitled to presents
as the favored lady. Mrs. Holub told the
women plainly it was an imposition and
they could have nothing. Her hus band.
however, decided that the favor of the chief
was worth paying for, even at the high
price demanded, and the rest of the royal
family received presents.
AT last the party CROSSED the river and en-
tered the land Of the famous sayages who
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-02

While he was arranging his collections in
the buildings OF the Vienna Exposition he
met the pretty daughter Of the Superin-
tendent of Exposition Buildings, and the
young couple became very much interested
in one another. The young woman had
taken great interest in African exploration,
and after the day had been set for their
wedding she determined to 60 with her hus-
band on his second adventuresOme jour ney
Less than week after their marriage they
started for Africa, with fine outfit and five
European assistants. Their plan was to
push north from Capetown across the Zam-
best River, explore the country OF the fierce
Observation-Disclosures, and then to push north to
Lake BangweOlo and TO Katanga, region
rich in resources and quite high and health
full.
II was one of the most dangerous enter
priseS that had been attempted in Africa,
aud the fact that woman was to take part
strong and ambitious though she was,
seemed very fOolhardy. The couple were
gone on that expedition four years, and they
suffered everything but death. The thrill
ing story of that remarkable journey of
white woman and her few companions into
a region which no brave hunter or explorer
has yet succeeded in crossing has been told
by DR.. Holub in two handsome volumes.
The bride who left Vienna, says the New
York Sun, with such bright hopes found in
the deadly regions of the ZambeS every
danger that has ever met the white man in
Central Africa. Strong men In the party
dropped and died, but the young woman
seemed 10 lead a charmed life among pitileSs
foes in that deadly climate. SO far from
suCcumbing to overwhelming disaster, her
husband bears testimony to the fact that she
was courageous through every trial, and Of
ten in the darkest circumstances she helped
sustain the failing courage Of the men with
words of cheer and encouragement.
1t is easy to see from this picture of Mrs.
HoluD that she had fine physique and
travels through the brush and over the
plains she wore such a stout and servceable
rig as our own women Observation-Disclosures
generally wear. Her dress was of stout,
dark cloth. She wore white felt hat with
a wide brim, and generally carried a sun
shade. Often for miles at time her trusty
gun was Slung over her shoulder. for Mrs.
Holub was good shot, and killed many of
the animals that are now specimens in
natural history collections. She did her
full share of work. She prepared many of
the skins for preservation, kept the day
book, did litIle-but not very much-of
the mending. and in the latter part of their
wandering attended largely to the purchase
of food from the natives, for il was found
that she could drive better bargain with
rapaciOuS Africans than the men folks.
So the party started north in wagons
drawn by seven or eight yoke of oxen, and
Travelled for months across the thirsty plains.
Sometimes they suffered severely from thirst,
and they had trying journey before they
reached the land where their real work was
10 begin Part of the way Mrs. Holub rode
on horseback, and many a fleeing animal
did she bring down with her Winchester
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tious half sovereign which a big man
knocked out of their hand as they We're 60
ing message. The crowd collects and aids
to search the gutter When the weeping
damsel begins to talk OF a hard hearted mis-
tress and suicide in the Seine as all that is
left for her the crowd becomes practical, and
one ELUSIVE blne-hlOused workman gives out
OF the sweat Of his brow the first silver coin
to make up the lost amount. Chambers
journal
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-02

Chief Justice Paxton entered barber
shop at Allentown a few weeks ago and
laid down job lot of thirty-seven of the
finest razors the barber had ever seen. 81
am accustomed to have large numbers of
gentlemen Soj0urners from Philadelphia at
planned, as the occasion seemed to call for
something of the sort, land as the nearest
barber-sbop is nine miles off razor comes
in handy"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-02
4 BRIDAL TRIP
IN WILD AFRICA.
Mrs. Emil HOlub's Four Years.
Travels in the Depths
of NegrOland.
q BRAVE WOMAN'S PLUCK.

4 Vienna Girl WEEDS an Explorer
and Shares the Remarkable Per-
lis and Sutferings of His Second
Trip-BeIeasuered for Month
by Savages Who Would Not
Make Peace-TWo Hundred and
Forty Days Of Flight After They
Had Been Robbed of Everything
but Their Guns and Three Hun
dred Cartridges DR.. HoIub's
Thrilling Story.
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ing nearer and near
er with big bundles
of lances which Trey
were bringing to the
W e apo lie 5 S and
peaceful-looking ma
tiyes. Another vol
lev was fired over
their heads, and the
enemy, seeing their
trick was discovered,
took to their heels.
Sometimes W o III e n
would come to the
party during the
nigh to sell them
milk, meal and fish.
The whites asked
them once if they
knew of any white
people living to the
north. They said
they had never heard
of white men there
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secure his release Gave ms o tesfs rofsoHed mix
and so Holub was able to compel them
10 take lis party TO the further shore.
1t was the intention of the natives to leave
them without food on this island, knowing
that the party could hardly esca pc, as the
river was infested with crocodiles and any
attempt to swim ashore would have been
almost certain DEATH
On the further shore HOlub's plight was
hardly less deplOrable than before. L mere
he was with eleven helpless people in his
charge, with seventy loads OF trade goods TO
carry and no one TO carry them. AL he
could do was to encamp, kill game for food,
and wait in the fUrlOrn hope that some OF his
enemies might be induced AT last 10 carry his
goods north where orters might be obtained.
A little fort was made of the seventy pack
ages. The patty slept inside the barricade,
and the bowling natives every now and then
swarmel as near them as they dared. Ii
Mrs. H0lub or the others, however, merely
raised their guns at the savages it was
enough to scare them away, so there seemed
no immediate prospect that they would be
slaughtered.
One native in DR.. Holub's party could
understand the conversation of the enemy.
They are saying now," he would remark,
that they are coming over here to stick Us
full OF lanceS, to throw our bodies into the
river and TO take our goods" Several times
they approached So near that yOlley was
fired over their heads to drive them off lust
rs in the days of CorteZ and PizarrO, little
gunpowder sutficed to put to flight great
numoers OF savages.
This lasted for days, and the disconsolate
explorers seldom ventured outside their
beleaguered little fort and all the time Dr.
HOlub was irving t. induce the King in that
district 10 make peace with him and give
him carriers for his northern Journey. One
day the party were much surprised TO see a
great many natives approach without single
weapon in their hands. They were very
smiling ana jolly, and seemed to take a kind
lier view of white folks all at once. They
sat down within few rods OF the whites,
who did not know what to mix" of it all
until they suddenly discovered that boys
were skulking through the high grass, COM