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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Railroad atriksrs Riotous. .

LONDON. Jan. 25.-Railwsy strikers at
Greenock became riotous last night. and
about midnight conflicts occurred between
the strikers land police. Several officers
we're injured. There we're slight disorders
At Perth, where several arrests were made.
The North British Railway Company have
lodged srrestmept Of funds of the Scotch
Railway Servants' Society, claiming &c, 900
damages from the society for causing the
present strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Starving Amid Riches. i.

PARKERsnURG, W. Va, Jan. 25.-A
stranger who gave the name Of William
Williamson was arrested here today a. =
suspicious character. The fellow WAS try.
ing to sell q large amount Of silver
ware for little or npthing. His
i0G"' fs s s''s .es i and Large trunk
found. In another corner, hidden
uuder q mass Of rsgs, . tin box, about
eight inches long and four inches square,
was found packed full Of gold and $40
notes.
The mans wife and two little children
were literally starving to death in squalor
and flth, within reach Of hundreds of dol
lars. The police have AZ yet failed 10 un-
earth the mystery. The prisoner claims
to have Just come from Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
INDUSTRIAL WAR.
Thousands OF lGinsfs Prspasips to
0eSiko.

PIrrsnuRe, Jan. a5,-The miners Of the
United States have completed their plans for
the great industrial battle between them.
selves and the mine owners for hours day.
1t will begin ON Nay l. and will involve
10000 men. w. J. Dillon, tho organizer
or the American Federation Of Labor, said
today:
''In the states Of Illinois, Alabama, Ten
nsssse. Kentucky. Indiana and Ohio there
are IS 900 mtnefs. In the anthracite
region Of Pennsylvania there are 25 600
miners. On the river and railroads In
the Pittsburg district there are near
ly $4,000 men. Up in Cleaffeid
and the surrounding counties there are
10000 more. In the aggregate we figure
on about l50.000 miners in the United
States. Although miners are generally
paid by the bushel, they desire to place =
limit on their working hours."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
The Staging Fell.

BANGOR, Jan. Is. - Joseph Greebier, a
workman at the ice house OF C. G.. Stearns
& Co. at East Hsmpden, was thrown to the
ground. Saturday afternoon, by the break
ing Of staging on which he was working.
He fell distance of 30 feet, and received
serious injuries which may prove fatal.
He is about 45 years old and has large
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Snow In Rhode Island.

PHovIDENcE, r. l., Jan. 2b.-As re-
suit Of the snow and rain in this city the
horsecar service in this city is somewhat
delayed and electric wires badly crossed
and damaged. Seventy telephone wires
are disabled by crossing aed prostrstion.
Seven long distance telephone poles on An
gell street were feiled this morning
A long distance Of telephone wire between
Providence and Newport was disabled to-
night. Gangs Of men are &C work repairing
the damage. The telegraphic service south
Of the city suffered interruption all day and
has not yet been fully established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
SMALL W. TAHBoX.
suit Against Biddsfords City Marsha,
Dscided in Plaintiffs Favor.

SAco, Jan. 25.-The jury in the false
imprisonment suit of Deputy Sheriff James
w. Small of Ssco, We. City Marshal Fred
A. Tsrbox Of Biddeford, came in at mid
highs with sealed verdict alter being out
nine hours. II is undsrstoo that the YER
die. 10 favor of the plaintiff for the sum of
$40. The suis was for $4,000.
Rev. Perkins Smith, q re'ired Free Baptist
minister who preached many years in York
county, died yesterday afternoon, aged IS.
He leaves one son and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
WORST THIS WINTER.
The Storms RiIa68 Through
out New England.
italian vsndstta O. Free at New
osleans-WosiA's Fair.

> NASHUA, N. H., Jan. 25.-A snovstorm
set in this morning which vas unusually
heavy, continuing until this afternoon.
About twelve inches Of snow fell. blockas-
ing the streets and obstructing horse car
travel. All trains over raiiroads are very
late. Extra efforts are being made to open
the tracks 80 that business may resume
Monday. IL 10 the worst storm Of the
winter. Telegraph wires are down in every
direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Had It Hsppsnsd Ia Heathsu China !

PESDLEros. Oregon, Jan. 25.-Repor.s
come from Milton, few miles from here,
that the Chisese of the plsce were
driven out Of town last night BY a
mob. One hundred men went to the
Chinese quarters and led them out with
ropes around their pecks. 1t is though.
the mob consisted Of discharged railroad
section hands. THE Chinsmen were rough.
iy handled, and it is said two Of them were
BADLY hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Informal Reception at the White
House

The reception held at the White House
this afternoon from 3 to o'clock was
altogether different from what had been
originally mapped out for the occasion by
the ladies' of the White House. Mrs.
to Congress and the judiciary last evening,
in consequence Of which che found it would
be impossible for her to undergo the fatigue
Of receiving this afternoon.
Word to that effect was accordingly sent
to the large number of ladies who had pre-
viously been asked to be present back Of
the line in the blue room, and also to the
leading hotels, in time to prevent the guests
from going to the White House.
Despite all precautions, however, when
o'clock arrived. it was found that quite a
large number of persons were patiently
waiting outside the po-.ico, and, as the
weather looked threatening. Mrs. Mckee
and Mrs. Russell Harrison decided TO have
them admitted to the informal reception,
at which they we're assisted only by their
guests, Mrs. Kitchen and Mrs. Foster Of
indianapolis.
The lsdies took up their stand In the Red
psrlor, where Capt. Cowels and Lieut..
Rowan made the introductions. the names
being fret called out by an usher stationed
in the doorwsy 10 make the crowd psss
through in single file. During the course
Of the afternoon between 1900 and 1000
people passed through the red room aud
were introduced to Mrs. Mckee and Mrs.
Rnssell Harrison.
BY far the greater number, en- hearing
their own names announced in such hearty
fashion, cast their eyes on the floor, over
come with bashfulness, and made their way
as quickly as might be to the blue room, to
realize too late that they had not even
glanced at the young matrons who stood
graciously waiting to give them hesrty
handshake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
WORLDS rAIa.

a Temporary Structure At Chicago 70
be put up at oucs. A Building Tan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26

New schedule tor ei,k Wcrksis al
Hartford.

HARrroRp, Conn Jan. 25-A new
schedule has been estsbiished for windefs
and aoubiers at the elk mill, Warehouse
Point. The wages we're formerly graded
according TO skiil. Nov the uniform rate
il fixed. rather more work will be required,
those who had high pay as specially skill
full, ges less than before, others get rather
more than bsfare but attend two sides Of .
frame instead of one There is much dis
content, and fome Of the girls viii quit
work. There is no probability Of general
styike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Much Damage 10 asvsr hill.

HAvERHrLL Mass., Jan. 20 "A great
snow storm visited this section last night
and today. The roads are blocked, and the
Western Union wires are down. No mes
sages were sent or received at this city
until 5 this afternoon. The horse railroad
tracks are tied up and traffic delayed. The
trees are broken down, and considerable
damage 10 done 10 and about town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
STATE NEWS.
Are~ssooh.
IsLARD FALLS

ISLAND FALLS
We have had more moderate weather
since the advent Of the new year. January
tbaw No. 2 gave us quite rain storm set
Ting the snow In the woods some six inches
or more but the crost underneath prevented
1t from settling very much. In some cases
il compelled the lumbermsn 10 haul mp tl,els
tesms for few days. but thus far 1t has
been very favorable winsef for lumber
men bat little too cold weather for our
farmers 10 move their potatoes - ws have
to- haul them shout twenty-five miles to
market. We still live ia hopes il We die
in despair Of heasing the iron horse blow
his whissie through this frozen region ard
We pfsy that the pfessbt Legislature will
not hesitate 70 give ~ charter or 10 sid US
10 anyway that may lie In their psser fos
the accomplishment Of this object.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Why England Applied to Our Supreme
Court.

LONDON, Jan. 25 In the House Of Com
mons last week Sir James Ferguson,
the political secretary of the foreign
office, in reply to q question upon
the subject, said that the BehriDg
Sea correspondence and discussion were
taking the ordinary diplomatic course, un-
affected by the application made to the
United States supreme court. This appli-
cation, he added. had been made a. the
instance of Canada and upon the advice of
American lawyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26

LONDON, Jan. 25.-Further details have
been received here OF the terrible colliery
explosion which happened on Wednesday
at Jusovka Depot near Chaskoy, Ruseia.
After considerable labor and danger the
rescuers brought TO the surface the bodies
Of 2s miners who had been killed. They
also rescued 9l men who were In an uncon-
scious condition, Twenty of them subse-
baenily sucoumbed to their injuries. Itts
said that the explosion was caused by .
man lighting cigarettee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Boston's Wire eystsms Completely
Dsmoraiizsd.

BosroS, Jan. 25.-Ths storm in this
lily today completely demoralized the
FIRE alarm telegraph, and the entire force
of firemen are pa,rolling the city tonight.
The telephone, telegraph and electric
Iieh. companies suffered more or less
damsge. On Bridge street, East Cambridge.
four large poles. carrying over 100 wires
belonging to the Long Distance Telephone
Company, were prostrated. In Waltham
the telephone and Gre alarm services were
badly crippled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26

~ Registrars and irznsfer agents eger at par.
payable 20 cent on app isatisn, rs per cent IN
20 and balance In 70 days. the entire issue of t.oo
90 per cent preferred cumulative diyiaead stock
OF the
Fort Worth Security Il Coggtrgctjga Ca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26

NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. % "A severe wind
storm, with alternate rain and snow, prevailed
here last night and up to noon today. The
gale caused no damage except to the wires.
The long distance telephone wires between
here and Providence are down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Death Of Juds. Curtis Of Boston.

Bosros. Jan. 25.-Judge Benjamin X.
Curtis. of the Boston municipal court, died
suddenly about l.30 this afternoon OF pneu.
monis. He was son Of the late Benz amin
r. Curtis, a distinguished member of the
United States Supreme Court. He was
born in Boston in 1866, a graduate of Har-
ward College in 1885. admitted to the bar
in 1879 and appointed to the municipal
bench in 1886
He edited life and writir 90 of his father
THE Jurisdiction, practice, and peculiar
Jurisprudence of the courts OF the United
and volume IL of Myers "Federal
decisions in courts" He leaves widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Pension, Tor Maine People.

Originai-Stephen W. Cbamberlaio,
Auburn; navy, Francis Brooking. Ran
aolph; Albert J. Crockett, Rockland; Geo.
o. Newton, deceased, Auburn; Charles T.
Tevkesbu,y. Corinns: Geo. Fl. Ramsdell,
Augusta; Edssrd Mcdonald. ToEus; John
+. Parnxm. Lewiston; Caleb E. Winslow,
Oi.feld; Ezra W. Gould. Bangor; Daniel
McGiH, Togus; Nathaniel Green. Fairfield !;
incsesse, Villa. widow of Lewis York,
North Woodville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Stole an Overcoat.

BANGOR, Jan. 25--Mortimer Meseryy
was arrested Saturday. charged with the
theft of valuable overcoat at Buckspoyt.
1t is thought that he pawned the overcoas
as gum of money was found in his posses
ion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Frozsn Europs Now Esing Drowned.

BRUSSELS, Jan. 25,-A thaw has set in
here, and floods resuls. The river Seine,
which flows through this city, is much
swollen. 1t has oveffiowed its bank for
miles and the low-lying suburbs of Brus-
Food is being to the inhabitants Of the
flooded quarters Of the city by boats. A
potion Of the village of AnkerEhem was
suddenly submerged today and people were
forced to flee from their homes to escape
drowning. Many cattle perished. Inunds-
TORS are reported at Charleroi, Thuin,
Marchiennes and Diuant. Ali are attended
with immense amount of damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26

The only Sorsapariiia guaranteed 10 n6sO-
tufetU curr bse1ses NJ the Stomach, Lirsr eRd
hfdiegs. DysPepsia, htdigssfion. loss Of 4p
Psths, Stck HsatachF. .Hascaifr Rheumdtista
D'ssiaess, FsHiaie Heakaess, Eo,aeiasi5a. zen
Hoifs, TuDsors, Styo ft,iotes -Afsctioas, Ganeer-
o4s HHmors. san. Rheant, Sgphiiis, Cataryh,
Ri"9'oorn, CarbUDcies, ficeFs, ad Sores,
1afdrial fnfsoa, FIi, IN the Bones.
DANA S1RSi PARILLl co., Bs(fast Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Worst That Maiden had this Winter.

Worst Tnae Maiden had this Winter.
MAIDEN, Jan. 26 The snow storm Of
today was the most severe Of the winter
and caused large amount of damage to
trees, buildings and wires. The electric
company had large number Of wires and
poles down; telephone aud telegraph wires
are also down in many plsces. All the
wires Of the Boston Maine and Western
Union were down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
SPARKS From MAINE WIRES.

Fred Sinclair of Nillbridge. 10 years old
vas drownin the bay there, Saturday By
the upsessirg Of his boxs.
Messrs. Gsc. b. Staples. Oscar Childs
aud A. L. Chiids of Canton have purchased
of Geo. II, yandyke the Canton Lumber
Mills ami appurterances; they will COM
nence vcrk n once on the piers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Storm and high Tides.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Jan. 25.--A very
heavy snow and rain storm prevailed here
ustil O'Clock this afternoon, accompanied
by very high tides. The Sound boats had
hard experience around point Judith but
arrived safely, although some what late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
BaImacsda's Faith,uI Desert.

BuESos ArREs, Jan. 25 The latest
intelligence from Chill says that portion
Of the troops hitherto faithful TO President
Balmsceda had joined the revolt The
Chiiian government newspapers received
here continue to be filed With reports Of
defeats suffered BY insuraents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Live Deer Captured In Streets Of
Cambridgs,

DEXTER, Jan. PA deer was recently
caught alive on the street in Cambridge
village, near the residence of A. A. Rich
ards. The animal was in an exhausted
condition from running through the deep
snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Traffic obstructed at Manchester,
N, II.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan. 25.-Fifteen
inches of snow here is the result Of of the
nine hour storm. Traffic 10 obstruc,ed,
trains delayed aid wires down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Run over by q Car.

PORTLAND, jan. 24.-John Tenant,
yarn early this morning, fell under a car
and had his leg taken off. He died this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Gale Docs Damage in New Bedford.

New BEDFORD, Mass, Jan. 25.-The
gale in this city today was heavy, and some
damage was done to roofs and chimneys.
A-house being built for Thomas Castle,
which was rsised to the second story, was
blown down, involving loes Of perhaps
5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
Disaolvsd BY an Unsxpsctsd Dscsss.

vrKSyA. Jan. 25.-The lower house of
Reichstsath vas dissolved by an unexpected
decree which was published ia the Official
Journal today. Elections will be held
Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
DAxA's sAnaArAn,rLA Crsxa.


nfs. Einsiow's Soothing syrup shorld
aivays be ssea for children teething. II
eooshes the child, sofssds the suns. sllsys
81 pain. cures Wind code, srl 6 IL the bess
remedy for dlsfThea. Tvensy-1ve cents .
bottle. sah3nANWedKyiAWtx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
THE SILVER POOL
Testimony Before The lnTad.
satiHs Committee Saturday.
h lnidfuL Reception GiTan It The
Hhits HOUSE.
4 eheht Run Of Diphthssia Among
Members Of the PEesidsnt's Family.

wAsHIxGrox, Jan. 24.-The House sill
yer pool committee continued its labors
today.
Congressman Dorsey Of Nebraska, tessi-
fed before the committee that he knew
nothing of silver pool. A man named
Hedenbefg, 8 Chicago real estate dealer,
presumably the man whom the witness
had accused before the committee Of en-
deavofing to dispose Of silver bullion GER
tiAcates to congressmen during the pslden-
cy of the silver legislstion). had shown the
witnesses silver certificate, but had never
mentioned anything of disposing pf certifi-
Gates TO congressman.
Z. o. Leech, the director Of the mint,
tes,ihed that the silver bullion 10 sight on
Dec. 1. 1890, was more than IL 800 900
ounces. more than half of which WAS held
by the Mercantile Safe Deposit Company
OF New York; and Jan. l, 1891, the amount
in sight wxs IL ass. COO ounces, more than
half of this amount being held by the same
company. The witness knew nothing Of
the existence Of any silver pool.
Fl. v. Parsons of Brooklyn. n. Y. said
be was an agent for Wells, Fargo & Co.
His hrm sold silver every day, but be hsd
no knowledge Of any pool nor Of the con-
government officials with the purchase of
silver.
In snswef to questions the witnets raid
that. in his opinion, between $4,000 600
ard SIT 100000 worth Of silver was held
in New York. He thought the.e was no con-
siderable amoun. held outside of NewYork.
He believed that about $4,000, 900 of the
amount Of silver held in New York was in
the hands of the trust companies; the rest
of the amount was in the hands of the bank
ing houses. Owenby had told the witness
that he had an interest in silver. Owenby
told him about deal he was in. bpt he did
not say anything about members OF Con-
geess being in it. IL WAS deal between
Oeenby and II bank cashier.
+. F. MacCaftney, of the banking firm
of Carson & MscCsrsney of Washington,
raid his firm had not sold any silver or ill
yer certificates to any members of Con-
g;ess while the silver legislation was pend
ing. He gave it IS his opinion tina. no pool
existed outside Of the newspapers.
Chairman Dioaley raid he wished to cor
rect a statement published in several news
papers, that the committee knew in ad-
vance the statement that Senator Vest
would make, ard adjourned from Saturday
until Wednesday to avoid its bsiog made
until Senator Cameron had been re ele cted
No member Of the committee, he ssid, had
any knowledge whatever as to what Senator
Vest wished to say. The committee ad-
journed until Wednesday at the request of
Mr.. Oates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26
SIGNAL SERVICE.


Weather Indications Tor the Next a.
HourB.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-26

WAR DEPARrMxxr,
Ofsce Of the Chief Signal Oflcef,
WARRINGTON, jan. IS, l A. III.
For Maine: Fsir in southern and local
Daow in northern portion; warmer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-10
OUR FRIEND THE BEpBue.

II you would quickly and permanently
rid your bed of bugs, put small boxes
ROUGH ON RATS in pint bottle OF
benzlne, shake well when using. Douces
the mixture into the cracks, crevices
holes and openings OF the bedstead II
will turn their toes up rapidly. Then
mix another small box of ROUGH ON
RATS thoroughly with quarter pound
of lard, with this mixture fiji all holes
oningS, cracks and creviceS in the bed
hGSe TWO methods are warranted never
TO fail; to be effective and lasting. Cut
this out for directions. (2)-lyI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-10
The Pulpit and the Stage.

Rev. F. NJ. Shrout, Pastor United
Brethren church, Blue Mound, Kan,
says: 81 feel it my duty to tell what won.
ders DR.. Kings New Discovery has done
for me. My lungs were badly diseased.
and my parishlonerS thought could live
only few weeks. / took five bottles Of
Or. Kings New Discovery and am sound
and well, gaining 90 lbs. in weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny
Folks Combination, writes: After a
thorough trial and convincing evidence
am confident DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, beats 'em all, and cure,
when everything else fails. The greatest
kindness ] can do my many thousand
friends is to urge them to try it," Free
trial bottles at Drciss, Thompson & CO.!
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