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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Prof. Carl Braun CT Bangor 10 making
preparations for display Of bugs and in-
secls at the Wofit's Fair.
Second distrie. applicants 70, admission
to West Point will be examined as Levis-
tor, Saturday, jan 8, 81 3 O'Clock A. M.
Notice is hereby given that the pest light,
(rsd) on the bar, Moese-a-Bse Reach. Me-,
will be discontinued Jan. l. 1899. for the
vin'ef .eseon. BJ order Of the L. b.
Board, Frank wildss, Commander. Q. 8.
NJ; Inspector 1ss L q. Dist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
PROMISED GOOD BEHAVIOR
And the Judge Suspended Sentence on
Arthur Holmes of R0ckland.

RoCKLAwp, Dsc. 22 The case Of the
State VI. Ar hur Holmes, for embF zzie-
ment. came up in the Supreme court .odsy.
rhs de!erdent is widely known and the
court room was flled to oveifowirg. Mr..
Holmes pleaded guilty, and Judge Haskell
died the Indictment. upon Mr.. Holmes
promise Of good behavior and the restitution
If Ike amount due from the alleged embf Z
Element This case practically ended the
bu ,iness Of the December term, both juries
osiny dlsClsrged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Attpmpted Highway Robbery.

Brpp EFoRD. Dec. 23 Steve Tr&vers.
the pug ilist, and Jun Mckinney were both
arrested this morning for attempted high
-.y robbery of two Portland brakemen By
name OF Piaee and Seavy in Saco last night.
The prisoners we're bound over to the
Jsoussy term Of the Supreme court.
Lawyer Samuel NJ. Came Of Alfred is
procuring evidence TO pfesen. to the grand
Jury st the January term with . view OF
Indictiug the parties suspe csed OF being
implicated in the re cent swindling case at
South Watefbors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
BLACkFOOT INDIANS
Want TO be- Supplied With More stock
and Agricultural Implements.

WAsHiSeros, Dec. % "A delegation OF
six Biat kfoot 1ldians from The reservation
10 Northern Montana has arrived here. 10 q
talk with Commissioner Morgan the indians
:, requested the department to provide them
with additional stock and farming imple-
meDts. They .aid they were wiling to
begin farming whenever supplied With the
necessary seed and tools. They asked thai
their rations be increased and strongly pro
tested against psrtit with any more land,
and expressed the wish to locE up ,heii
reservation agsipst every ore. no. txclud'
Jog Congfes.men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. % The Senate in
executive session t,dsy confirmed the fcl-
lown United Sates ministers; A. Lou
don snovden Of Pennsy lysnis, to Greece,
Roumsnis aad Ser,is; Bichsrd Cuts
Shanpon Of Ne~ YORK, to Nicafssus,
Costa Rica and Salvador; Ronueldo Pa
ch.co Of California, to Guatemsls and
Honduras; mini-tef-Tesidens and consui-
general, John 8. Durham Of Penney lvsnia,
to Hsyti; Vim. c. Tsippler, consul st Co
qaimbo; Edwin A. Berry, Cedar Keys,
consul as Santos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

IopeCIAI 70 sHe nEHNEbEO "UOhHHI'
BowDoIsHAM, Dec. 23.-We are having
. run Of sickness at present. The ID grippe
has made it, appearance and up to date the
list of suffe rers embrace John P. Cobb and
wife, Constable J. L. PAueu And wife and
Mrs. Geo. Andros.
Mr T. P Whitmore, on the Ridge road
is down with yph i'd pneumonia and con-
.idered serious case.
Corners are being rged for putting
up ice should the present weather hold on
the required time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
SPEAKER CRISP ILL.
Frustrated by His Arduous LabOrs Rest
Will Restore His Healta.

WAsHIxGroS. Dec. % Halt dozen
or mere Of the House committees, princi.
pslly those having the consideration Of
matters Of interest chiefly to the West, are
nominAlly larger in number Of members
than the rules provide, this being dua to
the fact that the delegates from territories.
who have DO vote in the committee or in
the House, have been placed on these COM
mittees ~ extra members.
Immediately on the adj ournment Of the
House. the Speaker went to the Metropoli-
tan Hotel and vent to bed. He 10 worn out
and prostYAtsd by his arducus lsbors. be-
sides having heavy cold. A few days
rest, it is believed, will restore his health.
Bis sickness has compelled him TO sbandon
bis proposed visit home, on which he was
to start tonight. He hss telegraphed to
Mrs. Crisp, sskins her to come to Wash.
In Rton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
The Russian Legation nj Yokohama
Threatened by an tnony nous Writer,

LospoN. Dec. % --A1vices rom Yoko-
hama sts'e that the Russian mioister re-
Gently received an anonymous letter which
contaiu.d tbreststo bu.a dosn The legation.
The minister reported The affair to the
police authorities and the necessary protec-
tion has been promised TO the legation for
some time.
Oae individual upon whom suspicion fell
hss been srtested, and Viscouut Enomoto
10 reported to have remarked that thes@
,hres's have exceedingly embsrrAssed him
in his revision Of the negotiations. In
commenting upon these facts, the Iomiu'i
states tina, there are "sill Iersons who re-
sent the Czsre~iicL's visit to japan and
place = wrong Interpretation upon it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Maine Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-Tas following
Maine pensions have been granted:
Originsl. Henry n. Feed, Wm 6. Dsvie,
Daniel " Smith. Thomas b. Huasey, A
exandeH Henderson; iicfsase, Howard H.
Doe; reissue, Albert 8. York. Joseph A.
Shav; original. widswp. &C., J. Abooss.
minors Of Nathaniel Moore, minors OF
Rsahen E, Giipstriek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
ROTH Is INSANE.
Rev. Dr. Halls Assailant in Court No
Doubt Of His Condition.

New YORK. Dec. % John George
Roth, the real estate dealer who on Sunday,
Nov. 20, fred three shots at Rev.
DR.. John Hall, vas put on uisl
before Judge MARITIME here today, charged
with felonious assauit. When led to the
bar Roth seemed somewhat distracted. All
the witnesses for the prosecution testified.
The counsel for the defencs in opening the
case sid thst Roth was insane, and the
commissioners of lunacy have come to that
conclusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
VIEWED BY THOUSANDS.
Remains Of Late Senator Plumb at
Topeka, Kansas.

TerEKA, Kan, Dec 20 The train bear
ing the remains Of Senator Plumb arrived
here today. The streets and side-
walks along the line Of march to the
capitol were crowded with people.
Business houses snd private residences
were drsped in mourning and business vas
entirely suspended. The casket vss trans
fsrred to the funeral car and escorted to
the capitol BY four G. A. r. Posts and X.
N The casket was conveyed to the
Senate chamber. which was handsomely
decorated, and there viewed by thousands
Of people.
The remains lay in state three housa
and we're then taken to Emporia and con-
veyed TO Mr.. Piumb's late home there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
THE COINAGE CosxIrrEE
PAYERS Free Coinage by . Majority oi
Eight to Five Members.

WAsHIseroy. Dec. 2s-IpQuify into the
records Of The members Of the House CEN.
missee On coinage. weights and psssufes
shov that By pas. ustersrces or voees, eiehi
our Of Is members Of the committee declare
in favor Of free coinage. Fear Of The
other membsfs ere eusspoksn against frss
coinsse, sod the ffsh 10 said BY his friends
to be prq assdonsbiy again. free coinage,
thsp 2 his record 10 unknown. be not having
been In Cor gress. Ths members in favor
Of free coinage are. Bland. Williams Of
illinois, KIgoTe, Robertson. Pierce. Eppss,
McKsishsn and Bartine. Those opposed.
Tracy, wiliisms Of Massachusetts, Taylor.
johnson and Some.
The silver men are very well pleased
With the constitution Of the coinage COM
mistee and regard 1t - significant of the
Speakers purpose to AFFORD an opp ,itunity
for the psssage Of . free colnsge measure.
The silver men strongly urged upon the
Speaker the selection Of Bsrtine Of Nevada
~ the leader of tbs Republican minority
on the committee because Of his efforts IN
the last Congress in behalf Of free eoinsse
and regsfd the fact that Bsrsine heads the
list Of Bepublies IN members ~ smother ia-
d,cA.ion ot the Speakers friendliness
toward . liberal silver policy.
In the formaaon II committees the
Speaker has apparently been careful to sp-
pof,:oa the chairmanships a. nearly equal
- may be among the various sections Of
the country, having regard, however, to
legislative experience and ability OF mem
befs whom he has chosen to supeiintend
and to . great eI.snt determine the business
which will come before the House Of Rep
resentalves. While the South secures =
ms ,fity of chairmanships, thsi the ma jos-
ity 10 90 small can easily be attributed to
the longer service rendered by tie Southern
members.
According to states the chxlrm ,nships are
distributed - follows: Virginis, 2; Illinois,
3; Indiana, 5; Missouri. 4; Georgia. 3;
Alabama, 5; North Carolina, 3; Arkansas,
2; Texss, s; New York. 4; Louisiana, ?;
New Jersey. /; Penny lvanis. ?; Iowa. / F.;
South Carolina, 2 Kentucky, 2; ennessee.
?; Mississippi. q; Rhode Island. Il Wis
consin, /; OHIO, 81; sschusetts. !;
Michigan, 2; Connecticut, L; MARY land, 8;
Mime aota l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
4 pOG IN TnE MANGER POLICY.
Russia VIII Not Annex Corca or Permit
any Other Power 10 do 30.

Sr. PnrBRsnrRo, Dec. 3S.--The Novoe
Nremya. = semi official newspaper, in die
eussipR the proposal TO annex Corea to the
Russisn empire, which plan is sdvocased In
come military quarters, declares that II 10
impossible for Rassis to carry out the pro-
posal, Ire paper further asserts that,
though she viii not hcrsclf amer Cores,
Russis viii, not allow any other power to do
50, - the immediate effect OF such Q step
would be 10 weaken the Russian ascendeucy
which is impera,iveiy necessary should BE-
maintained in order to protect her interers
ia the far East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

Rheumatism and Chills and
Fever. The Indian says dis
ease is the beginning of death.
Verv true. How many die
from their own neglect just
because they are too penurl-
Gus to spend a dollar to put
themselves in perfect oondl-
ton to meet epidemic or ex-
posure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

lis cruel for parents to let their children
suffer with coughs snd colds. which In 20
many cases lead 70 consumption and prems-
ture death. Givs them DR.. Bul's Cough
SJrpp. Is cents bottle.
Daisymen. ssockmen, livery-ssaois men,
and borse-cas men unite in saving that no
such horse aad cattle lotion - Salvation
Oil, has ever been pu; upoa the market.
As sli dealers for 2a cent?
dec22!kefolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Clinton Items.
Especial to the Ksnnebec JougsAI

Special TO the ksnnebec JOURNAL
CLINTON, Dec. 23.-Is 10 expected that
Rev. +. A. Gilmore of Cambridge, Mass
will lecture at the Union church .he last Of
this week.
F.J Martin a.terded court 1t Skowhe-
gan Friday and Saturday.
A new meat market has been opened in
J. NJ. Jewesls store. The p.oprietors are
Crawford & Crawford.
Mr. Richard Manson Of HsrtlAnd has
purchased the farm formerly owned anc
occupied by the late Augustus E. Bean.
Alton Richardson, Jr., is quite sick. DR..
Shaw attends him. Miss julia A. Cook Is
also quite sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
PRINCE GEORGE RECOVERING.


LONDON, Dee. % Prince George Of
Wales is now msking rapid progress toward
recovery. His mother, whose sssiduous
care has achieved this favorable condition
OF thirgs, declines to lesve Marlborough
House until her son is well enough to leave
Eng land and repair TO wa-mer climate, .
seaside r, sort IN the soaih Of Europe.
Therefore the Prince Of Wales and his
family, contrary 10 their custom. will spend
Chris mas and the New Year In London,
instead uf at Ssndringbam, a they had
psun,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
10, Verdict Of xgg.0.,3.

Bosros, Dec. 23.--A verdict for e23, ,05s
was returned by The jufy 10 the superior
cour, this afternoon in the cut Of Arnold
A. Rand sgaiast Charles II. North snd
Others The pisinnh alleged the dsfsn-
dents promised 10 pay him go, 900 for
securing loan Of $3.50 GOO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
NEW POSTAL CARDS.


wAsHIsGros. Dec. 23.-The post office
department. has commenced to issue st the
larger post Offices, two new sizes Of postal
cards. The small card 10 Of the same
width % the one nov in use but
about . quarter OF 40 inch shorter;
The large card 10 an inch iorg.r and
about three fJufths Of IN itch wider than
than the present card. The small card 10
Of light gray color. The large card 10 OF
commercial yellow paper. The stamp
bears the likeness Of Gen. Grant on oil
three sizss Of cards to be issued. The
quality of the new cafds are said to oe
much bette: than of the old one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

JupIrsx, Fla, Dec. % The ssilir 9
vessel Disko, Capt Ireland. from cone
West Ford. port vi Ia cargo Of lumber
consigned 70 s e'son & Co, Phiadsiphis. !.
was besehsd yesterday OF Cape Canaversi
The Driske Jliidsd win some Il ,s,ina OBJ
stsucsion or vrscksge in the 3aif, csusT &
q % leak shieh snrestsnsd 10 sink b+i {.
Tns vessel sad cargo viii be tItai wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Dexter Grange T. Of H., No. 55. Elects
Officers.

Especial to the KEsNEBEc JoURsAL.1
DEXTER. Dec. 23.-Ths annual election
Of officers Of Dexter Grange P. Of H., No
90, resulted As follows, Saturday evening
L. N. Hsze elton, W. NJ; john Martin, W.
O.; +. o. Addition, W. l. joseph Hazel.
ton, W. Chap. P. M. Addition, W. Treas.
John Russell. Sec. Frank Swanton, S.
Charles Jones, A. s.; Frank Crowell, g
X: Mrs. Louise Ellis. Ceres; Mrs. r. o.
Addition, Flora; Mrs. John Lsne, Pomona
Mrs. Chsrles Jones, L. A. s.; Mrs. Frank
Swanton, Ofganist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

A yefitsble family medicine box, BIEcH-
ANS PILLs.
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J,A,J. CRESWELL CEAD.
Was Postmaster General Under President
Grant for Over Five Years.

BALTIMORE. Md, Dc. 23--J. A. j.
Cresweii, died today a. Eikton. Md. He
vas born ., Port Deposit, Md, Nov. Is,
1923 Graduated 1t Dickenson college
in I84s and was admitted to the bar Of
Mary land 10 1880. Was appointed post
master general bg President Grsnt
in 1869 and served Ave years and
four months. During his administration
many important reforms were introduced
June "a, 1874 he resigned from the cabinet
and on tue 22nd Of the same month
was appointed counsel for the United States
before the court Of commissioners Of
Alabams claims and continued in that
capacity until Dec. 81, 1876, AT the time
OF his death he was actively engaged in the
practice Of his profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
LIVELY P6SILADR
OF 100000 Exploding Gu.
tridess 10 I Burning Factory.
Dsnsatsd Eonin Suicides BY Throwing
Herself Under N Express ffaln.
Fears Tha. Many Vessels Were Lost in
the Pacific Coast Storm.

SAcRAAssro, Dec. 2S.--BAker & HAmil-
toms agricultural implement warehouse Vas
burned this morning. A milbsa gun car
sfidees were among the contents. and thsit
explosion kept up lively fustlade. Forty
pounds OF powder exploded ~ three a,emsn
we.e entering the doors. They were blown
backward, and ~efe seriously injured.
Loss, S7s, 900; fully insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Fred Douglass in Poor Health.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Ffederick
Douglass has been d6ng for some time
past, and Of late his suersih has been
rapidly declining. 0ae evening last week
while lecsgsiug Is the Academy OF Music,
in Philadeiphis- On Hsyt, be broke down in
the midst Of stirring sentence and hed TO
be carried from the stsss by tvo OF those
upon the platform. he nas been com
pel.ed to decline invitations to speak ss
different places sfssf Nss Yeaes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

Lospos, Dec. % Brig John G Noy's.
(Am k,rsecD, from Norfolk Sept. I.
for Demsrafa, and ship Josephine Troop,
Br.) Scott. from Greebock, May I, for
San Francisco, are posted At Lloyds -
missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

PROVIDENCE, r. I Dec. % Albert II
Sherman Of Pswtueket, . candidate at The
late m,yorsIty contest, "wednesday nigh.
was served with writ of sum-
mors for slsrder 10 the sun Of 425,-
COO by Horace r. Carpenter Of this q '.
TAI. ssis grows out Ct II veil remembered
Gaze IN which Senst0f Sherman succeeded
In prt curing the release Of the plaintiff
frsfu an insane asy!um,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

SALEM. Dec. 23-Housio b bon, in
bsnaif II himself aad ID. c Babson Of
Gloucester. doisg hu,i less as ID. G & II.
B,oson, has Hlsd pc isiou j" in'oIv, n y.
They owe s75 347, Of vhich s37 ,lI6 10 e.
cur and 1857 preferred cisims. The
assists consist largely Of mortsased vessel
property. They offer 20 per cent In 3d
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

HALIFAX, N. g., Dec. % Steamer
Celebes, from London, reports Ihat she
sailed Dec. 9Th, and on the evening Of the
following day encountered strong south
west gale, and had continued gales until
yesterday. Three days sso the vessel vas
badly iced up. During the voyage she lost
fore and main sssysails and had her bost
damaged and saloon flooded. The piano
vas smsshed. In coming in at the wharf
her telegraph, connecting with the engine
room, got out Of order and signals could
not be given. The steamer vss no: checked
quickly enough and stove in part Of the
shed and spile posts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

Meteorological Report.
m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

wAsHrHGros, Dec. 23.--S. s. Rock
vooc, / etesofose chief clerk Of the depart
ment Of agriculture, today vas appointed
assistant chief Of the weather bureau.
Henry Cssson. private secrst,fy to Secfs-
tary Ru.k, was sppointed chief OF the de-
par.rn- Mt Il agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
somerset RAILWAY.

Commencing Monday. June 18th, 1891. train.
viii run ~ follows, connecting At Oakland with
Maine Central Railroad.
For Boston. Portland. Lewiston, WstergfIis, Au
gusta, shoVhsgan and Bangor:
Passenger trains leave Bingham. s.s4 A. NJ.
'iz % p. NJ; solon, e52 NJ, l2-3 NJ, Cara
Junk FAILS. 'a.54 a. NJ, 'i.os p. NJ, Embdan, 7.o2
A. ~. 10 p. NJ, North Anson. 7.i7 A. NJ. fso P.
"; Anson, III A n. i.s9 p. NJ; Madison, 7s0 A.
~, lo2r.N =; Horridgswock, $50 NJ, All P.
NJ, Bangs siding. TS A. NJ, s2.26 p. NJ; sawteile
Crossing. .soz A ~. s2a2 P. NJ; arrive Oakland,
no =. N, $50 p. ".
From Boston, Portland. lewiston. Augusta, Wa
teryille, skowheGan And Bangor:
Passenger trSins leave Oakland, S.0s A. NJ, "A
P. NJ. 5awteiie Crossing, go A NJ, 3 % P. NJ;
Bangs Siding, sSZs A. M, so p. N Sorridse
roof, ss4 A. M, s.it P. NJ: Madison. o-5t A. W..
rs P; Anson, sSA NJ. ~ p North an
eOs p. NJ, CRrratnBk Falls, 40 rs A. NJ, q "a p.
NJ Scion. 10 30 a. NJ, s.iS P, NJ; arrive Bingham.
il.s0 A. NJ, e-S P.S
flag stations. at which trains stop on signal or
notice 10 conductor. Mjxed between Bingham
and North Anson. WIN. NJ AVER, 5apt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
THE ALIEN LAND LAW
Declared Unconstitutional by Judge
Collins OF Illinois.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Judge Collins today
rendered . decision declaring unconstiu.
,ional The alien lsnd Law psssed by the
Legislature in 1887.
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MOAN, MURM UR, MUIR
DER.

What 4 bobbery you are
kicking up to be sure. All
you need is kickapoo Indian
Sagwa that will put new life
into YOU and purify your
blood and act on your ston-
ach, kidneys and liver, Sag
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Walt whitman Growing Weaker.

THfLADELrHrA. Pa, Dec. 23.-WaIs
Whitman tonight is reported ~ growing
rte sdiiy weaker. Doctors say they are
waiAng for the end, which may come any
hou', or which may be delayed several dsys
yet, owing to the vitality Of the ssed poet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
They Must Show Cause.

ALBAsY, Dec. 23.-Judge Msyhsm of
the Supreme court this afternoon granted
an order n quiring the state b,srd OF can
vassers to snov cause before the special
term Tuesday next why mandsmus should
not be issued compelling it to canvass the
resrns forwarded to it Nov. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
A HORRIBLE FATE.
Dementedl Woman Commits Suicide by
Jumping in Front of Train.

NKwBuRsroRr. Dec. as.-Annie M.
aged So, widow Of Edward Hayes, Boston.
committed suicide here to-day by throwing
herself in front of the 3 30 express usin
OF the Boston & Maine Ksit'oad. She Was
Of unsould mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
PACIFIC COAST STORM.


SEATTLE, W, Dec. 2S A heavy wind
and rain storm prevailed On the sound yes
terday, prostratiog the telegraph wires. All
streams rose rapidly. 1t is feared that
number Of vessels were lost along the
coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
s1m. 400 Fire at Trenton. \. j.

TRENTON. N. j., Dec. 23.-Fire this
mornins in Cook { Hsncock's Crescent
pottery destroyed three Of the four large
bulldinss. The entire contents. finished
and unfinished, were destroyed. Loss.
4l0O, ,0CO; fully insured.
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Secretary EIkins a, Washington.

wAsHrssros Dec % Secretary Elkins
arrived mere this evening. As he will spend
Christmas with mis- family u Elkins, W.
Va, it 10 expected he will not enter on his
new duties 1t the vas department before
next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
New York Democrats viii support Isusll
for speaker ef the Assembly.

Na~ YoEx, Dec 20 The Democratic
Asssn b., men Of Kings county held cas-
Gus IN Bfcokiyn tonight snd uoami mously
declared il favor Of supporting Or. Robert
p. Bu.n Of Mira. Cur. Hiifs candidate,
fos speaker If the Assembly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

fhss Of
Observation.
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Chief Of Weather Bureau Of the Agri-
cultural Department.

WASHINGTON, Dec. % The President
sent to the Senate today the nomination Of
NJ. W. Harrington Of Michigan to be chief
Of the weather bureau of the department
of agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

Bosros, Dec. 23.-1he grease render
ing establishment Of Stephen A. Messef
Of Milton, Mass, was burned fhursdsy.
Loss about si0,o 600; insurance, 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Rivers Overflow Their Banks.

Buxsos AYRrs. Dec. % The iivers Ia
the province Of Cordoba have oveffowed
their bon odaries and are devastating the
surrounding country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24

wa cures
Constjpa,
ton, Liv
Groom
plaint. In
digestion.
LC s 6 OF
ADpetitP
Scrofula.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-12-24
Obliged TO Seek a HarbOr.

BoornBAY HARBoR. Dec. %. - The
steamer City Of Richmond, bound to East
port, came 10 here for hsrbor this after
noon. there being . thick fog and very
rough.