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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The surrender CT Mr.. Crisp 10 the Prcsi-
,lent-eicct was politically timely aud sen
sihse. He is evidently type ef man
after Mr.. Cteveiafa's ew heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The banks of the city will close at Il
o'clock today in respect TO the memory of
Col. Lambard, whose funeral service oc-
ours at that hour, Depositors will confer
a favor by governing themselves accord.
ingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The total number Of students in Harvard
University is 2ees Of professors and
teachers s@g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The class of aG, Cony High School will
meet AZ the Cony High School building,
Saturday at $50 L. NJ. A full and rrompt
attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

There is hitch in the payment of the
S7a.00n indemnity money from the
Gillian government to the several
claimants, in consequence of the
Baltimore riots In Valparaiso. The
money ia now in the United States treasury
to the credit of the secretary of the navy
but. Judging from present Indications, a
long time will elspse before any part of the
sum is drawn for the purpose of distrihH-
ton among the claimants. This probable
delay is mainly due to the opiaion of some
Of the governments legal advisers that
neither the secretary Of the navy nor any
other federal official has sufficient authority
10 distribute the fund in a way that you'll
fully and eileetnaIs protect The government
from, the demands of such of the claimants
as might be dissatisfied with their allotment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

All who desire to participate In the Watch
night" services at the Green street Methods,
church will be welcomed. Services begin
at nine o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

happy Nyw WAR TO all oar readers,
Subscribers and patrons. Ii is better 70 be
q littls early rather than Jay late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Mr.. c. c. Hunt wen, to Lewiston y,.,er.
day to attend the meeting of the Maine
Pedagogical Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The JarRStf called the attention Of its
readers several weeks TO the sudden AMI
complete abandonment Of the Democratic
crusade against Labor Commissioner Peek
that followed the national election. Il was,
as We said in the beginning, purely game
OF pre- election bluff intended 10 divert public
attention from the significance of the facts
set forth in MIR. Peaks annual report facts
which showed most substantial benefits con-
ferrei by the Mckinley tariff Law. Never
was m honest official who would not mis-
tate facts anil prostitute his position to Sc
curing needs of party esredieney ever
n,ore siadicsiyely pursued a'si ma
lignsSi than Was MIR. Peck. 1t is
not surprising 10 learn that he now par
poses 10 make some Of his 5ieiractors an
swer for their mendaeity and will at ence
institute libel suits against a number of
new sp&pers making, in the beginning. a
test ease agsins; the Lockport Union.
There sre many rho hciiese that be will be
ahsr TO inske considerable trouble for the
saefs whe bitterly aai fassels nsaiisne4l hun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The annual parish meeting OF the Uni
tartan Society will be held /, the Church
parlors Dee. 3lst. 7.2o L. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

j. l.. Jobnsons interest in the cafe and
confectionery store in Opera House block
goes to Mr.. Al. Thompson of Water,ille.
Mr.. Thompson will either sell out the
property here or carry it to Watervillc.
Mr.. W. W. Morse, who II Is understood
furnished the money to run the cafe, speaks
as if undecided abou, continuing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Howard Owen, Esq. icctured a, Fal.
mouth Foreside Thursday evening to a
large and attentive audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The Y. NJ. G.. A. has secured the scrv-
ices of Mr.. !. W Beck Of this city as
teacher Of the singing school, which com
mcnccs Jan. :. Mr.. Beck is well known
As first-c class, competent and experienced
teacher. The tuition il only s2T, and To
laiies and Y. NJ. c. A. members, slO'
This makes il within the reach OF all.
Those wishish to be enrolled as members
should send in their names to the office ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The latest arrivals at Oskwood Park
loo, are a great macaw, brilliantly marked
in colors Of scarlet, yellow and blue. This
magnificent bird comes from South
America. Also an eagle owl Of large size,
the species is known ms the horned or long
cared owl. The latter was secured IN
sneciminc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The Chapel Street School and Kinder.
gsrien viii commence Monday, Jan. I'd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Samples Of these books can be seen at the jour
SAL counting room or AT any OF the stated agen-
eies.
The books are not for sale and will only be given
out to holders of coupons. The hist printef: else
where in this issue viii give all an idea of the
books.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure books
for Christmas presents 10 friends,
JoURSAL patrons can secure these books at the
following places;
watersille, JOURNAL Headquarters, at Music
store.
Augusta, at the JOURNAL counting room.
Our readers can samples of these works at
any time by calling at any one of the above named
places. Orders for books to be- sent by mail should.
in all cases. BIZ addressed 10
BtigLEIGI & FLINT,
Augusta, Maine.
dec.idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31


The Note Book man of the Portland
Express tells this story 4 clergyman IN
the interior of Maine was accustomed to
wear aboaf his stable a very Old and diiapi-
lated straw hat But when he got ready to
20 to church be always exchanged II for a
shiny beaver and that beaver was known
md revcrenced for miles around. Once
he was going TO preach for brother clergy
man some miles away from home and his
head was very busy with the subject of his
afternoon discourse He Was his own coach
man and so as the hour approached he went
to the stable and harnesssd his horse,
jumped into his carriage and drove OF
towards the place where he was to ofticiate
never once thinking that he still wore the
battered old straw hat, or Of the shiny bea-
yer until he arrived at the church and en-
tering took his hat off TO march up TO the
desk. The NOTIFICATION of the moment
must have been something awful. The
people knew him, however, and knew OF
his falling in this respect, 50 they very read
lily overlooked it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The Consumers Ice Co. and not the In
dependent lee Co., the name Inadvertently
given in Fridays JorRsAL,is the one which
has shut down operations wholly or partial.
ly for this season. The Independent Ice
Co. intends To open their two places next
Monday if the weather holds cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Roekland Opinion; ION are going to
sec some very pretty terrace cottages next
spring, when you visit Mt. Battle district
The new cottages are all symmetrical, uni
form and coxy, located in the most beauti-
fu and romantic spot in Camden, nesting
at the foot of Mt Battle, the majestic Me-
gunticook river rolling in front, with Hos
mer Ball and Pleasant mountains in the
distance, and gentle slope to the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

There was a large attendance of mem
bers at the annual church conference Of the
Free Baptist church on Wednesday exc
ming of this week. At the roll call III
members reported in person or by brief
message read by the pastor. Both in church
and parish the outlook for the New Year is
acry encouraging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Happy new year tomorrow and what
better day for forming good resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The schools in the Williams District com.
mcnce Monday, January I'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The officers of Highland Lodge A. o. I.
W. will be installed Tuesday evening. Fol.
lowing the installation which will be public
to the members and their wives, will be an
entertainment. This entertainment will
consist of vocal and instrumental musical
selections rrllinps rnriiafinns ric
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The greatest ihirig fer government to do
in lsas--keep cholera out of The country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The new lolgc of A. q. L. W. in this
city will probably be instituted Monday
evening. Over 100 have passed medical
examinations for admission. Supreme Mas.
ter Workman Burt of Massachusetts will
assist in instituting the lodge, the institu-
ton to take place in Highland Lodge hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

The bond required of the sheriff of Cum
bprlanl county il $40, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Prof Stanton of Bates College, has one
of the hes, ornithologieal collections in the
State and he is continually making valuable
additions to it. The collection is the pro-
fcssor's private property, but the students
of Bates have access to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

where the party experienced delightful
social time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Aroostook Republican: One of Car
ibous popular Young business men was in
Bueksfield recently. with his bride, and
when about leaving town, just before the
train started, the bride discovered that she
had left one of her wraps behind. mes
senger was dispatched in haste to bring the
garment, and the conductor very kindly
held the train. TIE messenger arrived,
and the conductor, impatiently waiting for
the couple to enter the car, saw them start
on mission among their many relatives,
and then remarked that unless his train
started at once he would be obliged to claim
"a kiss from the bride. The happy young
married man heard the remark and hustled
his bride on the ear, while his relatives ard
many friends shook their handkercbefs
and hands as the door closed and the train
pulled out from the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Three below zero a, $50 Friday morn.
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Two pages IN Mr.. Haynes Maine book
for the Columbian Worlds Fair will be de-
voted to Camden ~ u summer resort. one
page of illustrations, the central figure be-
ing view of ''Nornmbega," the residence
of Hon. j Is. Stearns, and bits of scenery
from Ogier's hill, Sherman's point and
McQnntieook lake 4 cut OF Selborne cot
tage, Chief Justice Melville W. Fnller's
summer home will also appear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

Somerset Reporter At q meeting of the
Congregational society held in the vestry
on Monday evening last,a committee of FIVE
were chosen to supply preaching services
the coming year. II is very probable that
Il call will be extended to X. b. Mathews of
Bangor as soon as his studies are completed
at the Theological Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31

NICHOLAS FEssENDEN,
SECRETARY of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-31
ETATE OF MAINE.

Ne HoLAS FEsSENpES,
SECRETARY Of State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Death. in Richmond Last Week.

The whole number of deaths in Rich
mond last week was 44-2i white and 20
colored. The number for the correspond
ing week last year was As.
Cause Of Death: Abscess (pharyngea),
white ;anemia, white; BrIeht's disease,
VI and l colored; bronchitis
(chroXc). / oolored; burns (accidertaD,
colored; cancer of uterus, 1 colored :;
cholera lnfsntum, 1 white; cirhosis Of
liver, l white; congestion OF lungs, 2
white; consumption. white and col
ored; commissions, l white; dlarrh6a
(chronic). white erysipelas. white (;
fever (puerperaD, ! oolored; fever (mala-
rial. l colored; fever (typho- malarlal),
colored; heart-disease, 2 colored; mani
ton, colored insanity. colored; maras-
mus, colored; nephrltis. white; paraiy-
sis, white and colored; peritonitis,
colored; pneumonia, white and colored !:
pneumonia (catarrhal), colored prema-
ture birth, white; puerperai septicmeia,
white; railroad accident. white, septi-
c@mia, i white; softening of brain, sui
eide by pistol-shot, white; unknown,
white.
Annual rate OF mortality per 1000
white, 26.55; colored. 27.37-total, 26.e2L
Ages: One day to 80, 2 white; | month
TO 0, white and colored 6 months to II.
] white and colored years TO 8. / white
10 years TO 20. white and colored. 20
years TO 80, white and colored; 20 wears
TO 40. 2 white and cclored; 40 years to 30,
colored; SO years TO GO. 3 white and 2 COL
ored so years to 20, white and colored
10 years TO 50, 2 white; unknown, white.
Number OF Visas Made By Physicians for ht
Poor: First District. 30 Second District,
81; Third District, IS; Fourth District, ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
AN OLD sTATE-BANK NOTE.
A Negro Arrested for Passing One-Police-
Enurt News.


Yesterday being Monday, there was, as
usual, large docket at the Police Court.
The Justice showed up smiling and happy:
Many Of the sinners before him were old
acduaintances. and his Honor manifested
much pleasure at seeing so many familiar
faces.
One Of the most important cases of the
morning WAS that OF George Ellis, big
country-looklng negro, charged with pass
ing counterfeit 50 bill. The note was
one issued by the Bank of Pittsylvania
county, Va, before the war. 1t looked
very little like the genuine bill OF to-day.
1t is alleged that Ellis passed the note on
a colOred woman. Owing to the absence
of witnesses the case was continued
for hearing until to-day.
Mary Miller (colored) was sent on 10 the
Hastings Court grand jury for stealing a
JERSEY Jacket from the store of Miller "
Rhoads. Mary said she found the article
on the street, but the testimony showed
that it was dropped upon the sidewalk
from the folds of her umbrella.
Jacob Baker, a negro lad but little larger
than bar of washing-soap, was accused
of forging the name of William ii. Nelson
20 an order on W. +. Taylor d Co. for a
box of cheroots. One or two witnesses
were placed on the stand and from the EVIL
dence adduced 1t looked as If the boy was
only the instrument of some one else. The
case was postponed until the 18th.
w. b. Dilworth and G.. l.. Judd. two nice
looking white men, were fined So each tor
fighting on the streets on the Sabbath.
Hattie Jenkins (colored) was assessed
the same amount for using language unbe-
coming q lady to Captain Angle, OF the
Second Police District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
DANGLING ON A ROPE.
A CONVICT IN THE PEhlTENTiARY
FOUND SWINGING IN Mlo-AiR.
Joe Adams and Thomas Reese Make
Desperate Attempts TO Escape
Eleven Others In the Room.

Joe Adams and Thomas Reese. two OF
the white conucts confined IN the peni-
tentiary, attempted to escape from the
prison about 4 O'clock Sunday morning.
but their efforts to procure freedom not
only resulted in detection. but came very
near causing serious injury to one OF the
fugitiyes.
The men, who were locked up in one OF
the cells on the top row of the east wing,
in some manner procured o chisel and
hammer from the shops, and with these
tools cut hole through the wall.
OTHERS IN THE CELL.
There were eleven other prisoners IN the
same room with them. An angie II the
outer wall somewhat obscured the move
ments of the fugitives from the guards as
they passed by on their beats. and with
the assistance Of rope made from BED
clothing Adams managed 10 swing nlmself
unseen out into the yard below. The NOSE
made when he struck the ground attracted
the attention of one of the watchmen.
Meanwhile Reese was dangling on the rope
and it was in this position that ne was cap
tured. Adams spTalned bis wrist Dy the
fall he had, and his companion was IN a
dangerous position when he was detected
as the cell-wlndow was at least thirty rect
from the ground. .,
The prisoners had made a wooden lad
der with which they intended to scale the
outer wall. There were some planKs IN
their cell which had been placed there as
clothes.ra and these were split up ana
fastened together.
GUARDS on THE WATCH.
Tho guards heard the men cutting
through the wall about midnight. ana sus-
pecting something, they kept on the qw
rire until the convicts appeared.
With the exception of three OF the otheT
Inmates of the room all the occupants of
The cell claim that they had nothing to do
with the affair and took no pare IN 1T. -,
Adams and Reese were both lncarcerated
for housebreaking, and each OF them had
two years more 70 serve. The former nad
already been prisoner for two years. but
Reese had only been contineda few months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
John HouSeMAN ON TRIAL.
Several witnesses Examined by the Hen
rico County Court Yesterday.

The trial OF John Houseman, the white
man charged with crlminally assaultlng
his l2-year-old daughter. Bertha. was be-
gun Yesterday morning at II O'Clock IN the
Henrico County Court, with Judge isaac
n. Christian, of New Kent. on the bench.
The room was filed with an immense
throng of spectators. who listened 70 the
evidence with marked interest for hours;
The prisoner, who appears to be ABOUT 4O
wears old was toleraby well-dreSsed, out
his face indicates that heis hard drlnker.
He is represented by Messrs. w. NJ Justls
and w. ii. Garnett as counsel. Common
wealth's-Attorney Sands, who appears on
behalf of prosecution, is assisted by Dir.
w. u. Beveridge.
The following persons composed the
iurv: c. IA. jenkins. Caleb Graves, y. Nj.
West, w. w. Enroughtv, II. w. Browning,
Il. l.. Whitlock. i. d. Crouch. &. N. Holli-
day. L. b. Quarles, T. j. Naylor, A. L. Corn
wall, j. NJ. Mosby.
daughter OF the prisoner and the child
upon whom the alleged offence was com
mitted She was on the stand for nearly
three hours and was closely questioned by
the LAWYERS. Some of her evidence against
the accused was Of very damaging ma
ture.
Constable r. C. Mosby and Deputy
Sheriff RUSSELL we're the other witnesses.
The court had a recess at 3 O'Clock, ana
upon their return they were IN session
for over three hours, but as there are many
more witnesses to be examined the case
was continued until TO-DAY.
The offence with which Houseman IS
charged is alleged to have been committed
last May, and If the charges against him
are true the crime Is one OF the most afro
clous ever known IN the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

~ serving his tenth year rs grand secre-
tary and his eighth successive wear as
representative to the Supreme, Counei
from Virginia. Such a record speaks
louder than any words of ours. and We
doubt not. If he will allow 1t, That MS
name will be continued In nomination as
long rs be lives, as his career 10 politics
shows him TO be very popular. He has
served his city as State senator for, some
seventeen years, and previous to that In
the lower house. lie is also past master
OF the Ancient Free end Accented
Masons. Prominen Mt in all secret society
or legislative bodies, his friends
are legion. In daily life he Is an
officer of leading loan and trust COM
pany. He is q member OF the american
trnst in the higher bodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
William III. Cranes Engagement

One of the most important dramatic
events of the present season will be- the
appearance of Comedian William II. Crane
and his admirable company at the Mozart
Academy tor four nights Of this week,
commencing tomorrow night. Aside from
the fact that this will be Mr.. Cranes first
appearance here since the dissolution Of
Robson & Crane Is the more important
one that he will present two of his most
successful comedies" The Senator"
which has the reputation Of the longest
run i'll New York Of any comedy ever pre-
sented there. and The American Minis
ter" which wss also a metropolitan sue
cess, and is being played this season by
Mr.. Crane with great success throughout
the country. Special scenery will be pro-
vlded by the company for both plays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
UNDER TIE DOME.
The Governor Cannot Go-Pardon Grant
ed-Commissioner ApDointed.


ed-Commissioner Appointed.
The Governor has declined the invita-
ton to attend the banquet of the New
York Confederate Camp on January 18th
and respond to the toast " The Memory of
Lee" The Governor IN his letter of de-
clinstion expresses deep regret that, owing
to Official business and engagements, he
cannot be present to do honor to the
memory of Virginia's noblest son, whose
lofty character and fame the whole world
accepts as the highest type of greatness.
The Governor has pardoned John Baker,
a sailor who in 1884 shot q shipmate in
Northampton county and was sentenced
to fifteen years III the penitentlary. Ba-
ker's conduct as prisoner has been good,
and he has been valuable mechanic, but
his health is now giving way.
Charles Keveney, of Boston, and Edward
II. Cloud, OF Philadelphia. have been APP
pointed commissioners of deeds for VIr-
GINA for their respective States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
All Hailed Inv Judee Hughes.

Messrs. J. II. Hulcher, W. J. Orange, Ro-
bert Taylor. Roscoe ID. Chesterman, j. A.
Barker, and X. II. Ralston. of this city,
who were indicted by a United States
grand jury at Norfolk recently for alleged
violation Of the election laws during the
late presidential election, appeared before
Judge Hughes at the custom-house yes
terday and gave bond in the sum of $500
each to answer in the United States Dis
trict Circuit Court on April Sd next. Dir.
Orange was bOndsman for Messrs. Hulcher
and Chesterman: Mr. Hulcher for Messrs.
Barker and Orange, and Mr. 5. 5. z. Pat
terson for Messrs. Taylor and Ralston.
Mr. James Lyons, Jr., had previously
given bond I'm Norfolk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
SHOT HORSE.

Robert Baker. farmer who lives near
this place. came INTO town Yesterday, and;
being under the influence Of liquor, fired
his pistol in the street, the ball taking et-
feet in the leg of horse which was
IL arrested. The horse belonged to James
France. who has brought suit IN the Cir
cult Court to recover damages.
The White-Caps have been operating in
the vicinity OF Mcclure creek, IN this
county, recently. They whipped three
parties severely, and 1 understand that
some parties have been indicted Tor the
act at this term of the County Court.
There was school-house burned on
Mcclure creek few nights since. IL Is
tboneht to have been the work of an in
cendiary, but as yet suspicion seems to
rest on no one.