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The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1894-06-07

business Say, old man, want to
talk business to you few minutes"
Certainly, go ahead" could you
lend me $25 without INCONVENIENCE"
"Yes. think could" Thanks I'll
return it shortly" What security
will You give?" ''Why-er-I-didn't
think any necessary" ''oh. probably
misunderstood you / thought you
said you wanted TO talk businesA"--
Indianapolis Sentinel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19

Italy, with the figure of a reclining
Racchus holding up the socket There
is also box of floats for night light
tapers, quite common fifty years ago.
Another feature is Sticking Tommy"
consisting of an iron candlestick with
two sharp prongs at right angles one
being used to stick the contrivance into
the wall, and the other to fasten it to the
top OF table or mantelpiece These are
still used on board fishing vessels There
is also round finder box from New Bed
ford, with its supply of candle molds, tai
low dips, and other articles, on which
people depended for light half century
ago. DR.. Tarletou II. Bean contributed
to this Collection an odd old lamp which
he used thirty years ago in Pennsylvania,
and to its smoking, haring light we owe
much of the valuable information given
US In his valuable studies in ichthyology
1t is of tin, with an oblong bowl contain
ing an oritice for filling the basin with oil,
and long slit for the wick, the whole
supported on an upright standard. Scores
OF other freak lamps are piled one upon
the other in this case.
USED TO MARX TIME.
This most interesting group relating to
light includes the subdivision "timekeep-
ing by light and fire." Mr.. Hough saws.
in this connection, that the use of fire and
llghI Tor measuring time is an almost
unnoticed fact in the history of time
keeping. The oily nuts described in the
early history Of torches is here referred
to again, the night being divided off by
the Pacific islanders in as many periods
as it takes the fire to consume a certain
number of nuts. In China the prescribed
time during which the royal procession at
the coronation of the emperor must move
between the palace and the temple is
regulated by the burning of Joss stick
Of certain length The Chinese
doctor also uses the joss stick, broken
into several angles, to mark the time
when his patient must take his medicine.
Chinese messengers who have but short
period of sleep awake themselves by
placing a short piece Of joss stick be-
tween their toes.
To-day the Chinese palace clock is an
oiled paper lantern, inclosing a hemp
rope soaked in inter, divided into four
parts by cords tied 10 it, Time is an
nounced from this by lantern placed be.
fore the kings window having trans
parent slides on which the hour is
marked. A specimen of the graduated
candle, with all of the hours marked upon
1t, is also TO be seen there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
A FoLoRN HOPE.
A Last Effort to Get Action on the
Popgun Tariff Bills.

Washington, Aug. Ex-senator Harris,
acting chairman of the committee on
finance, has called meeting of that COM
mittee for 10 o'clock Monday, when it is
understood, the supplemental tariff bills
will be taken up and an effort made to
have them reported, Notwithstanding the
Senate's adoptinn of the Murphy resolu-
tion declaring against the practicability
of all offers at further contested legisla-
tion this session.
The democratic members Of the com
mittee say they do not consider the action
on the Murphy resolution as binding on
the committee. and they will make an
effort to have the bills reported, at least.
Some Of the democratic memb ers who
voted for reference are anxious that the
committee should act, as such action
would Justify their course, and they are
hopeful that the republican members will
not antagonize them in this by seeking to
secure delay in committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
oLEvELAND's COOK IN JAZZ.
Marie Andrews Charged With Firing
the Home of O. o. Tiffany.



the Home Of O. o. Tiffany.
From the New York Press.
Nyack, Aug 16.-Marie Andrews, g
colored cook who claims to have been
cook in the white house during President
Cleveland's former administration, is in
the New City county Jail charged with
arson. She was employed in Mr.. c. o.
Tiffany's beautiful residence here as head
cook. This morning she was notified
that her services were no longer needed.
She went TO her room and shortly after
ward the house was discovered TO be in
flames. The police were notified and
the ex-cook was arrested just as she
stepped aboard a train for New York
The Tiffany house was saved from de-
struction by heroic efforts of the iremen.
An angry crowd surrounded the prisoner
as she was being conveyed through the
streets TO the station house, and it re-
quired great efforts TO save her from
bodily injuries,
At the trial the woman protested that
she was innocent. She said that before
she came to Nyack she was employed by
Frank Merrill, owner OF the Vamoose.
She also stated that she left the white
house when Cleveland's term expired.
Judge Whyard held her 10 await the
action Of the grand jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
NATIONAL LABOR COMMISSION.
Testimony as to the Great Strike Con-
tinued at Chicago.


Chicago, Aug 1S.-Thomas w Heath
cote, chairman of the Pullman strike com
mittee, took the stand at the opening of
this mornings sitting of the national
labor commission. He told of the peremp-
tory discharge of several members of the
strike committee. Only three lost their
places.
1t cost the Pullman employees, Mr..
Heathcote said, "a, 900 to join the Ameri-
can Railway Union. Each of the 1000
employees paid 81 for a membership
card. OF these, locomotive engineer,
formerly in the employ of the Chicago
and Great Western railroad, told how he
had been discharged because of his con-
nection with the strike He said it was
the policy of the Chicago and Great
Western, as well as other roads, to dismiss
from their service all men who served on
committees asking an adjustment of
grievances} He had often been com
PEELED, he said, to work sixty hours with
out rest, and once seventy-two hours at a
time.
e He instanced the case of thirteen men,
who were blacklisted, but afterward re-
instated.
AS chairman of the board of mediation
for several roads, MIR. Mcdonald
told much of the history of
the methods Of employment and dis
charge of men by railroads. He was
opposed to strikes as a rule, but believed
If there never had been strike by rail-
road men, they would not be getting more
than half as much wages as they are now
receiving Strikes, he said, were not
generally won, but they entailed heavy
loss on the roads, and this in
sured certain concessions from the roads
in order that repetition of these losses
might be avoided He said many railroad
employees were afraid TO testify before
the commission because they feared
blacklisting by the General Managers
Association. He himself asserted he had
been unable to find work on any road on
account of being blacklisted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
AN ADVERSE DECISION.
a Columbia Judge Decides Against
the Carolina Dispensary.

the Carolina Dispensary.
Columbia, S. c., Aug. 1s.-Judge Al
drich this afternoon filed bis decision in
the case Of the state ex rel. George and
Holley VS. the city council of Aiken. The
document contains 5000 words.
He decides the dispensary act in its
main features unconstitutional regarding
the writ of prohibition asked for by the
dispensary authorities enIoining council
from interfering with the dispensary,
he declares that under its charter, the
city has no authority 10 grant license to
dealers in any liquors. Mayor Chafee
will apply for an injunction closing the
dispensary Monday.
Judge Aldrich is a circuit Judge, and
was elected by the Tillman faction He
is holding court at Aiken, and the pro.
ceedings came before him there. The
decision will result in having the law
brought again before the supreme court,
the complexion Of which has been
changed politically by the election Of
Judge Gary, reformer, who has already
qualified.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19

hand TO the top of the vat
and kept his head from going under
his right arm and entire BODY
went In up TO his armpits. A still hand
caught him by the collar, drew him out
and tore the clothes from his BODY be-
fore the rosin could penetrate, thus saw
ing his life for the present. His right
arm is literally cooked from the elbow
down; also his legs around the ankles
Wnere the clothes were more difficult to
get Off Mr.. McKethan has been stiI.
ing for twenty-five years, and was one Of
the finest stillers inthe state. He NAV
recnVer -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
BALK LINE BILLIARDS.
Sexton Wins an Easy Victory in the
Match With Heiser.


New York, Aug. 1s-The one weeks
play Of $50 points a night, 800 points up,
balk line billiards, for $3.50 a side, be-
tween Billy Sexton and John Randolph
Heiser, was terminated tonight. Heiser
was an easy victor on Monday night, but
since then Sexton has gradually forged
ahead until he quit tonight l75 points
ahead of his opponent
Sexton started OF with a run Of 10 in
the first inning, and although Heiser sue
ceeded in catching up TO him in the sec
ond inning, II was the only time he ap-
preached highwater mark Sexton closed
the twenty-hfth inning by scoring the
necessary $50 points. while the most
Heiser could score in his twenty-fourth
inning was ~ points, which left him 348
points in the rear. or a total Of ], 1852 to
800. Sections biggest run was 90 points
in the eleventh inning, while the only
run of any account made by HeiSer was
Is points, in the second inning. To-nights
score was: Sexton $50, Reiser a..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19

burned by the steam, but Allen was less
fortunate and, in fact, could not get out
of the boiler until pulled out by Grubbs
A physician was summoned immedi-
ately after the accident and both men
given attention. Allen was removed to
his home on Monroe street, where DR.
Williams made an examination Of his in
iuries, but was unable TO say whether
they were fatal. At 10 o'clock tonight
Allen is still alive, but suffering the
most excruciating pain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
THE RAIDS RESUMED,
But They Are Decently Conducted and
Nothing Like Former Affairs.

Charleston, S. c., Aug. 1s.-The dis
pensary raids were resumed here to-
night Two blind tigers were raided, and
about twenty gallons of liquor captured
The raids were conducted decently and
not after the manner of those conducted
by the previous constables. A crowd
collected, but the chief constable, Holly,
who seems 10 be Of different stripe from
the desperadoes employed formerly,
made couciliatory speech and the crowd
dispersed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
A FR1aHTFUL CASUALTY
Two Men Working in a Boiler Have
Steam Turned in Upon Them.

Macon, Ga, Aug. 1s-While repairing
the inside Of a boiler at the works Of the
Acme Brewing Company this afternoon,
w. A. Grubbs, white. and Green Allen.
colored, were painfully and Allen per-
haps fatally scalded. The men are In the
employ Of j. Schohcld and were working
on the inside OF the boiler. when in some
manner steam was turned on. Grubbs
was nearest the manhole and succeeded
Ia getting out before being seriously
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19

Mile. Rosa Bonheur is no longer the only
woman artist VINO wears the cross OF the Lee
gion OF Honor. Nine Nirglnie Demon-Breton
the daughter Of jules Breton and the wife OF
an ar list named Adrien Demont, has for the
last dozen years exhibited a successful series
Of marine pictures in the Salon and finally
has received the cross. She Is little woman
who usually works on very big canvases.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
PERHAPS KILLED By FRIGHT
Indications That an Engineer Was
Dead Just Before Railway COL
lision.
From the New York Post


From the New York Post.
Topeka, Kans., Aug. 15-H. F. Styles
who was in the Santa Fe wreck at Hurd-
land, Mo, on Sunday morning, made a
statement to Master Mechanic Player, a
few minutes after the collision, indicat-
ing that the engineer. Humphrey, died Of
freight before the two engines came to-
gether AS they were approaching the
Hurdland switch, Skyles moved 10 Hum
phreys side OF the cab and said WAS
it not at Gibbs we had orders 10 stomp
Just then the headlightof the west bound
train sho wed around the curve. Hum
phrey said nothing, and moved neither
hand nor foot, but looked straight ahead
with CLASSY eyes at the other engine, which
was moving at a terrible rate. Skyles
spoke 20 him again, but the engineer did
not move, and the fireman, TO save his
own life, jumped. The other engineer and
fireman reversed their engine and saved
themselves by jumping When the col
lision occurred their train was almost az
a dead stand, proving that If Humphreys
engine had been reversed a serious wreck
could have been prevented
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
COOKED IN Ros1N.
A stnl Hand Met with Terrible
Accident.

Oaky, Ca, Aug. ls-On Wednesday
last T. J. Mcclellan, a white man, who
was sitting for Mallory s. Register at
Oaky. Ca, while taking OF the strainer,
stumbled and fell into the vat Of hot rosin.
Fortunately, be caught with his left
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19
Persons Leaving the City During the
Summer

Can have the MORNING NEWS mailed to
them without extra charge, instead Of its
being left at their usual address.
Or, it will be mailed TO them as an ex-
ira copy, by ordering il at this Office,
either In person or by letter. Terms for
an extra copy-25c week, or Soc for two
weeks, or Sl.O0 month, payable in ad-
vance.
This offer also applies TO subscribers
outside of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19

An Exception. --He-I owe everything
70 my wife. She--Everything2 He
Well, everything except what / owe my
creditors. Brooklyn Life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-19

TIME OF THE TRoTTERs.
Condensed Summary of Racing at
Terre Haute.

Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. 1s.-The fol-
lowing were the events TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

Or 1 Case That Shows Hsw EasiIy \ Is 10
b iIsiaksa.

LAST fall young man named Laforest
Croker, who had been working for Simpson
I. Weeks Of Riverside. left and went to
Massachusetts,. Although he announced
his intention Of departure, and left HE
v.li,e and contents behind, with request
to forward to him when he became located.
he was suspected, it il said, Of taking
with him some articles that did not belong
to him, together with sum Of money.
While in this city he purchased .
pair OF shoes ct enc Of the
boot and shoe stores, paying for them with
AL bill.
The young man recently returned to Au-
susts, saw Mr.. Weeks snd again requested
that Iii, valise be sent to him. and showing
in no way evidence Of being guilty Of the
charges made against him.
The idea still fingered in the mind Of his
sccuser, however, and a warrant was sworn
out for his arrest, which was
soon effected. The case came be-
fore Judge Andrews, Monday, and attracted
considerable attention and interest. The
evidence and admissions Of the young man
showed that he did wear away an old hat
and pair Of rubbers Of extremely small
value, but as to the money, the taking of
that was denied in toto.
During the hearing the Identification of
the bill which the young man was alleged
to have stolen and spent for shoes developed
into quite a sensation. 1t seems that Mr..
Weeks got the bill at the store
AMI was positive in his identification
of it. But when another bill was sub
stitu.ed therefor and his identified
ton was equally as positive, some OF the
people present began to have doubts con-
corning the value of that identification. To
make a long story short, the young man
was discharged.
Then came the climax. In the Interests
of humanity, and with feelings of great
sympathy for the young man just acquitted
from serious charge, Mr.. W. II. Holmes
asked the Judge that warrant
for perjury be issued against Weeks.
No st,p beyond this has been
taken, but Mr.. Holmes told the JOURNAL
that he proposed to see the matter brought
to satisfactory end before he dropped it..
He said he had been entreated to drop the
matter but did not propose to see innocent
and inexperienced. perhaps friendless per-
sons imposed upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

Reports having been circulated that Len
nan & Spaulding were about to close out
their business in this city, JOURNAL re-
porter called at the store to learn if the
reports were correct, but was most emphatic
ally informed that there was no truth
whatever in the m, and that the firm had no
such intention. They say they are well
pleased with their business here thus far
and have not the slightest desire to make
any charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06
TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE.
In the County Of Kennebec for the Pas
Week.


The following are the transfers of real
estate in Kennebec county for the week
ending Feb @:
ALIIoS-Archie Tozier OF Unity to Joseph T.
Martin. land, $1,000.
AUGUSTA-Eliss ID. Frick o: Baltimore, Md, to
5 b. Cross land, $50; Harvey Chisam and Maris
Barton to Carrie A. Hamilton, land, Sl95.
PITTS1 oN-John Moody to RObt +. Moody
land with, buildings thereon 81 and other valu-
able consideration.
WArERvILLE-John W. Philbrook TO Amos f.
furinton land. sl760; G, W. Abbott to Georgia A
abbott land 81 and other valuable consdera ion
Sewel A. McGuire 30 Lydia 4. Mcclure, land,
81 and other valuable consideration.
WAYNE-Wm f. True of Chcag go to Hannah b.
Usher of Livermorc land, 500; Hannah b. Usher
of Livermore to James +. Creesey, land, 1928.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Jackson TO JoscphA Jack
son. land 81 90; Nancy l.. st rcr to S. K. Hopkins
of Whiteheld, land. $500,
WINTHRoP--S. T. Jersey and Clarisa A. Torsey
to Fannie NJ. T0rsey. land $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

The death of Mr.. James Crane occurred
in this city at the home Of his daughter
Mrs. F. II. Beale, Monday morning after
an illness of several weeks. His age waa
Sc years. The funeral will take place at
the residence of +. H.. Beale Wednesday
morning at o'clock. The remains will be
taken to Portland for interment. Although
he had lived in this city but few years he
was much liked by those who made Lis &C.
quaintance. He was Christian gentle man
and kind father, respected by all who knew
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

The following delegates have been chosen
to represent Seth Williams Post, No. ID,
at the State encampment in Bangor: B. F.
Written, ]. Vi. Libby, L. d. Carver and
A. S. Bangs. Post Commander H. r. Hop
kins and several past post commanders will
also attend. They will leave on the 9.33
train this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

To obtain information for the midwinter
bulletin, which Secretary McKeen of the
State board of agriculture will issue this
month, the follow ing list of questions will
be sent out
1. Give number and value Of farm stock as
compared with last year?
2 Give amount Of stock fodder raised on the
farms compared wit last year?
2. Gi'e your opinion of the fertility of the
farm. in your vicin ty as compared with former
years!
How many in your vicinity put in silos the
past season, and how are they pleased with the
re ut-?
How many seast ms have you fed ensiage,
nd with what results, What do yoa raise for the
lilo? How much iced do you use per &c e. and at
what period of growt you cut it? Is your en-
S lage put In whole, or cut: If cut. at what
lengths?
g. How did you build your silo? State size,
cost, Sc
z Have you any suggestions to offer as TO any
improvements in silos, or in feeding enssge?
g. Have you made any change in your methods
of feeding kinds of food either grain coarse fOd-
der this winter And If so, with what results?
y. Give your methods of preparing for the early
spring? If mixed grains are sown, state what
kinds and quantities of each il sown per acre?
10. Do you practice making compost heaps, or
hotbeds? And if so, please give your methods?
1. Please note any Improvements in farm prac.
ices in your vicinity, which may have met your
not ce2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06
RECOGNITION
Of ths Faithful Services Of the Fire Depart
men1.

About S. of the Augusta fire department
sat down TO an oyster supper at Viewers
Monday evening, at $50 o'clock, and did
not get up until they had discussed plump
oysters and rich stew to their hearts con-
tent and had sampled some of the best CT
CARS the house afforded.
IT all came about this way; The hremen
fought hard and pluckily against the fire IN
Hotel North basement few weeks ago,
and DR.. j. w. North and bis brother, Hor.
ace North, owners of the property where
the fire occurred, desired to express some
recognition of the flremen's services, and
took this method, viz: An oyster stew,
followed by cigars.
81 tell you" said Chief Kicker, as be
rose from the table, "the boys appreciate
this and wish to thank the gentlemen who
gave it," "And you don't want to forget
chimed in one of the assistants, "that Ly
man made it pleasant for the boys. Why
found more oysters in my stew than
knew what to do with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

DR.. d. P. LeClair of this city has been
appointed medical examiner, or One Great
Son, a. the Red Men term it, of Cushnoc
Tribe, 1. 0. r. NJ, of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

Miss Cornelia r. Crosby ely Rod.) Of
Phillips. has been permanently engaged by
the Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game As
sociation to make canvass Of the State fol
members to the association. She has al
ready met with good success. adding several
names Of influential citizens OF the
State, and some names from other statei
who are enrolled ~ honorary members
The excellent work done by the association
the past year, and the pushing of the en-
forcement Of the law this winter, has WOE
many friends and will increase their mem
bership. The report of the annual meeting
at Bangor, and the addresses before the
association is now ia print, and will be
issued in bound form in about two weeks. II
will be valuable book for the addresses
are papers of more than ordinary interest
and ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

One of the employees in the Cross &
Redmund grocery store on Sand hill, had
the middle finger of,as right hand badly
bruised Monday ever by heavy door
slsmminQ agsinst it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

Many of the older residents of this city
we're acquainted with William H. Pearson,
Esq, of vassalboro, who died Friday even
ing at the age Of 81 years. His wife. who
was FIVE years his junior, died Saturday.
Mr.. Pearson was one of tie most prominent
citizens of VassalbOro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

The JOURNAL was mi-informed as to the
physician who attended the Sand hill maj
who broke his leg. Saturday night. DR.
LeClair should have had the credit insteat
of the doctor mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

A. L Heselton was before the municipal
court, Monday. for intoxication, and wal
given sentence calling for 80 days resi-.
dence on the hill. He appealed and bonds
were furnished by Charles Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-06

MIR. and Mrs. Charles X. Partridge re.
turned Monday morning from Skowhegan,
where they spent Sunday with friends.