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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
NEWS nUG6ETs.
Brought BY the Wires from the North. East
South and west.

The vessel snnk off Race point, Masr.
mas been ientidsd ~ the Elsin l. Motri-
son, Capt. j. II. SIN III. She had crew
of eight men and al were lost.
The t,ial Of seventy-seven members OF
the Mladins. the secret poll i.~i so'iets.
charge d with high treason and lese mpj, ste,
in pr.,eress for some weeks NJ Prague.
ended Friday. Judgment will be rendered
February 81.
DIR. Gumplowi,z the Anarchist who emf
to 3. rliu from Zurich TO addl ess the unen-
pl0yed Of that city and was arrested ut
meeting for making An iaceAciary speech'
was convicted Friday and sentenced to IL
months imprisonment.
The schoo Ter II .in leer of Nav London,
Conn.,, with cargo Of salt, dragged her an.
chors in the hish northwest gale AN |!
grounded near the point OF Cape llenloper,
Friday noon. The tug North America ran
hawser to her. The crew was landed by
the Lewes life saving e~.
Wheat had another erratic day on the
Chicago hoard Of trade Friday. May
option sgsin scored the lowest lricc on
record, gong down to 81 l-2, with a clos
irg price of IS a 1854 At New York
the price of wheat, which reached love
figure Thu,slsy than was ever b. FIRE
known, made new record F Hay, 62 3-S.
Siuce the foundation of tue exchange tueh
excitement as followed 81 iOm has been
eqaaled. Af,er awhile quiet Yves restore d
aud prices reacted.
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DEDHAM HAD A STRIKE.
Part Of an Ice Crew Wanted % Cents More
aOay.

DEpuAM, Mass, Feb. l6.-This after
noon - Of the 1873 men employed ut Mirror
lake, by the Boston Ice Company, struck
for raise in wages from 81 so to 81 IS a
day for 10 hours work. The Dsdham po-
i e we're summoned TO the scene, but their
,e,vive. were not required. Those who
quit work made no attempt to interfere
sith the work of those who declined to
strike.
Superintendent Smith, in charge of the
men and the work, said: Good men are
psii Sl.15 AMI all others 81 so a day.
The men who spend half their time lean
ing oa their ice hooks get $3.50 day.
Men in the houses are paid Sl15, Men
on the runs get 81 80 When hired the
men agreed to pay 81 50.'
The strikers say the reason they struck
WAS because part Of the men were getting
sl.75. and they believed sli should receive
the same amount. The Jamaica Pond Ice
Company, they said, formerly Owned the
houses snd never paid lers than Sl.I5 a
DAY. Nome OF the strikers were paid and
zone of them returned TO work. A num-
Der OF new men will, begin work tomorrow
nor. ing About O'Clock the strikers dis
pcrs,d in a quiet and orderly manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

A French game called ''gcnteel lady,
affords much merriment for children. 1t
is really quite difficult to play; but, as the
fun arises from the mistakes, it is worth
trying. Some twisted papers, to represent
horns, must be provided. and the company
are seated in Il semicircle, when the game Is
begun by one of the party turning to her
right hand neighbor and saying; Good
morning, genteel lady, always genteel, !, a
genteel lady. always genteel. come from that
genteel lady, always genteel there she points
to the one on her left), to tell you that she
owns an eagle with a golden beak."
The young lady bows, and turning to
her right hand neighbor repeats the same
words, with a slight addition, thus: "An
eagle with golden beak and silver claws"
If she makes any mistake, she must have a
horn put in her hair for each blunder. a
boy may have them fastened in his shirt
collar or lapel. If mistakes have been
made. the next speaker has to say, Good
morning, genteel lady, always genteel, l. q
genteel lady. always genteel, come from
that two horned lady. always two horned,
to tell you that she owns an eagle with q
golden beak, silver claws and a lace skin. y
The phrase must be altered to suit the
number Of horns worn by the person on the
left, and the description of the eagle may
be extended indefinitely. Every mistake.
whether of word or pointing in the wrong
direction or failing to point, incurs a horn,
and these horns can only be removed az
forfeits. New York Times
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colsY MEN II sosrox.


Bosrox. Feb. l6.-Eishty five member
and suepts Of the Boston Colby Aiumn
ssot istion met Il the fremont house thu
ever ing for the ANNUAL reunion. From
70 /; = RECEIPT on Was held after which ~
III m,nrrent vas msde to the banqoet rail
Pr. ii.leff G. r. Meleny vas 10 The cnaal
and On sifher eide of him we're the gnest'
OF the evening", presi lent b. J.. WA M ~
II Colby University ami President y. p
Andrews of Bro&n.
Before the exs rt.ises these officers were
ste ted Col. z. S. HesssIIiae, 'G3. p-.si
lent; c. f.. Robinson. IS. T. +. Lsiofh
'Ss Boardma, Hall. 81, vice-presidenfs
4. p. ScnIe, 70. secretary and Treasurer
Rev. X. r. Tnrner, 50, and Il. }. Condor
member Of advisory committee, to take
the place of t~O resigned, AMI w. r bat
ley. 81. and + +. Whittier, 81, and Emer,
8. Gltb., 10 take tie PLACE Of three mem
oers Of the xecuii,c committee, resigDei,
Tor three yesrs.
After introductory remarks by the chair
nan Or. George Bullen eulogizrd . kma
:. Stsarns, lst-ly decreased. M. Duntoi
ir,iyered very touching ealogy upon tn'
late u. A. Hamlln, vice president Of th
slnniui Association.
President Wnitlisn extolled the Mai''
C ,llese IN mes. Ell quent tnsrnsr. III.
sid that upon leaving Watervilie tha'
IN ,rning, ..Sam," wbD is the 10 ,scot o.
'o.by. r.ma ked that he as delighted to
kaow The pr. ST tent was going to attend tn
banquet. Pse,i lent Whitman raid he fell
.ure all VS. rig at the university AS iorf
~ ..Ss M wa- ut his post.
Pre,iIenf Andrews OF Brown University,
sal he felt like young man, who, when
asou, to attain his majority. was told by
his father: Young man. it is about time
for you to marry and settle down. The
young man said when you married you
took mother; if marry | must push out
and take up with stranger.
Presiient Andrews sal he felt in much
the same position, inasmuch as the other
speakers of the evening were addressing
th.ir alma mater and he was obliged to
speak to an centre stranger" An original
pocm. written by Harry l.. koopman, was
read by him. Hon. +. r. Lyford said many
pl as INT things Of his alma mater
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lows. Men of national reputation as wits
and orators say dinner such as this takes
all the nervous force out of them and
leaves them wilted and hollow the next
morning. The matter is becoming so seri-
Gus that men of importance, while liking
She fun of the dinners-for the fun does
rage fast and furious-are becoming less
and less inclined to offer themselves as sac
riiices on the altar of burlesquery.
1t has been found necessary to restrict the
arlor and curb the fierceness Of the roasters.
and it is now rule in these newspaper clubs
that speaker shall not he roasted until
the president gives the signal. Two taps
of the gayel whilea man is on his feet trying
10 make Il speech are the signal to let loose
the tigers Luckless the man who talks so
long or SO dull that the president thinks
It proper to tap the mallet twice together
Oh him. It does not matter how eloquent
ne may be as an orator, how courageous he
may have been OH the field of battle, how
mighty in debate in house or senate. He
stands about as much chance among these
tigers OF the newspaper banquetiDg board
Is an icicle would have in hades.
ROBERT GRAVES.
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ACTS OF BRAVERY.
The iasuresnts' Charge al N'cthsroy Was a
Brave Though Hop.iess act.

RIO DE JAxElRo. Feb. IL, via Monte
viaeo, Feb. l6.--The insurgsnt charge at
Nictheroy, February .. was no abb. for acts
of bravery. Every officer of the ilsurge nj
force was injured. The total loss of t. G
insurgents was 30. The government loss
il little short of 600. Admiral Da Gams
has. all counted, fewer than 700 men at his
disposal Admiral Mello is sullirg at Par
Anag1a.
An insurgent captain yesterday stated
that Admiral Da Cana had led not to
surrender to Admiral Benham, merely be-
cause he dared not desert the men provii.
ing the Insurgents with money. These
men now hold Brazil by the throat in order
that they may have the money they have
iuyeetcd here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
ECort In Entertaining.

Obvious effort in the way of entertaining
is considered bad form in the best houses.
Any eccentr!city in table decoration OF
studied effects of any kind are, therefore,
to he avoided The finest Of damask, the
best of cutlery, the most brilliantly polish
ed silver and glass and choice flowers in
greater or less profusion, according to the
character of the ENTERTAINMENT, are deemed
all sufficient by those who are in the habit
of receiving their world constantly and ~
a matter of course New people," who
are not only willing but eager to go to any
amount OF trouble and expense in the way
Of commencing themselves to society, not
infrequently oyerreach themselves and be
gin all wrong "a fatal mistake, by the way,
as to begin right IL all importantly through
a want Of perception aud too much effort.
"Airs. Outcrelgc will never get on" was
the verdict pronounced By social inagnate
on q socially ambitious woman of her &C
quaintance. II lunched there, and every.
thing was most extensively rich and studied
20 people at the table-gold threaded
danask-a present with each bunch Of flow
ers-and even to the eatable, everything
was surprise. 1t was very wearisome
and all . mistake; really felt like telling
her SO. New York Tribune.
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HARrroRp. Cr., Feb. II. The Uriset
Srafes cis,ssit court Of sppesls sustained
Ju1es shipment decision In thu scit ~ M
Fdienu Electric Company agaiast the War
ins Electric Company OF South Mancnestes
This confirms Judge fiAipsnan's order ,-'n
ing an isjanction prohibiting the defend
ans iron, mahing the "NovAk incandes
cent lamp !.
After Judge Saipmsn in tie circuit
court Granted sn irju action. the defend
ant, iiled bond Of $4,000 to indemnify
the plaintiff company for damages, pend
log an appeal 10 the United Stats circuit
court Of appeals. ard has since continues
making the lamp. Tie manufacsur. must
now tt0p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

WAsnixcros, Feb. l6.-This il the sesson
of. dinner giving in Washington. The ma
floral capital is easily the headquarters OF
gast ronomy in this country. At this time
Of the year it is eminently the proper thing
for public officials, members OF the cabinet.
senators and others, To give q dinner. "
The president is giving long series OF ex-
cessiveIy formal and dignified state din
iierx At the White House. The members Of
the cabinet are exceedingly fond OF dining
each other. As one member OF that circle
said to me few days ago: About all the
fun we are able to get out of our official
life is that which we enjoy when wc come
together with our feet under the same IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
mclsoD's STOCK DEALS.
Says Ihsy Mad Noihins 10 Do with Receiver.
ship Tor Reading Railroad.

PurLapELrnIA. Feb. lG -Ex-P Pres dent
n l. OF of the Reaiing Railroad, was on
the stand for trn hcn-s. sodsv. at 4 hearing
in the snit brought By lsasc l. Rice for
the removal of the Reading receivers. Mr..
McI.aoi told hos, when he b. csme iis pre-.
iient i, 1890, he improved the roads gen.
efsl condition AMI how and ~hy the ..cosl
combine" end Bosto, & Maine and New
York & New f. gland deals were foiml-
lated.
The viisl point developed va, Me-. Nc
Laod's declAraiicn to Attorney B II that
tlc stock trans .c.i IN. meaning the Rpe-
ton & Maine and Nav York s. New Eng
land .iesls) had nothing mme t. do viii
the receisership than yoa had"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
CRAFTY. NOT CRAZY.
prendsrsast and His Counsel Making a Des.
refats Fight for New Trial.

CUIcAGo, Feb. 16.-Patrick Eugene
Prendergast, murderer Of Mayor Harrison.
enlivened the proceedings before Judge
Brentano, today, in the argument for new
trial, by little combat with the bailifts
Pfer,lergast desired to speak to Prosecuting
Attorney Trude and when the latter en-
tered the room the prisoner jumped from
hi. seat and called to MIR. Trude. Two
bailiffs called to Prendergast to return to
It's seat, and on Lii, refusing to 90 so,
pelled him to return.
Shortly after wards Prendergsst shouted:
II must and will speak to Mr.. Trude.'
The court granting the request, Prender-
gss approached Mr.. Trude and in a low
tone sald "Mr.. Trude. have you any
feeling against me?" s.None personally,
replied Mr.. Trude, II am only doing my
duty Prendergast then entered into u
short conversation perfectly unintelliglble
70 every one present and ended 10 low
mnm5lmg noise.
Tae bailiffs attempted to conduct him to
bis seat, but Prendergast eterenuously
obje citing, the court allowed him to sit on a
jury chair behind his counsel. Tue attempt
Of the defense to present a rebuttal affi tavlt
from Mr.. McAfillon was opposed by Mr..
rrude. Judge Brentauo sustained Mr..
rIude's objection AMI closed the introduce
of aft lav,t., both chief and rebuttsl.
Attorney Heron began the reading of
yolu,ninous aft iavits for the defense, set
ting forth arguments to sustain nineteen
rehsons why Pendergast should have a
new trial When he concluded Assistant
States Aftornpy To id read afli iavits filed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

t.tement Of United States Branch.
- sun lnsus ance ONCE, Of London.
England.
Incorporated in A. ID. 1910 Commenc' d business
in 1. s., August l, 1882. j. j. GUILE, Manager.
ASSETS, DEC. 81, isg3.
Real c, tate owned by the company,
umincumbersd, I 2l0W0W
Loans on bond and mortgage tirst
hens,) 1885,
Stocss u, d b nds owned by the con-
paw. market value. l.ssi,siOoo
Cash In the rompauy's principal of.
flee and in hank, 1cs5S 81
Interest due and accrued including
rents etc, ~ 1861
Premiums in due course Of collection, 27Y0sl ~
Aggregate Of all the admitted assets
or the en- any 1t their actu-l
value, S.fN.JI 10
LIABILITIES, Dec. *. h93.
Ne. amount of unplid losses and
CLAIMS, Sl3i,ei2 ~
Amount required to safely reinsu-e
all outstanding risks, 1.5D.Ns ~
All other demands against the com
pany, viz. cointuirs ons. etc, 70 sG "
Total amount II liabJitie., except
capital stock and net surpius, l,9ol0leN
Surplus beyond capital, 5is53i IL
Aqrreg te amount Of liabilities, in
c,ud,ng net surplus. $sii9aib
fcbI7diawat
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me PENSION LAWS.
Aeks Smith Must Now Give Authority for
s.s:F Seine Of Mis- Strange Acts.

WAsnrxcrox, Feb. l6 The House
committee on invalid pensions today dir
cdssed and ordered favorsbly reported the
resolution introduced by Mr.. Towney of
Minnesota. calling on the SECRETARY of the
inserior for his construction of the pension
law Of December, 1898. This law declares
q pension vested right and directs in what
manner and under what circumstances the
right may be suspended or payment Of pen
sion withheld. The payment Of pensions.
T. Is stipulated, il not to be suspended until
!, attef 80 days notice TO the grantee and I'M
I'll after . full hearing Of the evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

Mr.. Oliver Altman Of Mt. Pleasant, West
noreland Co.. Pa, cures . pain in the
~, k Of ten years standing ~ith Salvation
Oil. lie says: II was troubled witL .
p in in my back for ten years, and spent
much money to cure myself. At last :.
persuaded to use Salvation Oil, . hal
30 tie Of which effected cure"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
Statement Of Fire Association Of Phila.
- deiphia, Penna.

Ststemsnt of Fire Association ofPhiia.
- deiphia, Penna.
Incorpora ed In 1870 CONNIE need business in ISL.
T.. G. Irwin, Pres. Benz. !. Herkness, Sec.
Capital Paid mp I'm Cash. o1OO,OOO.
ASSETS, DECEMBER ~, 1891.
Real estste ownci by III, company
unincumbercd, 10000 ID
Leans on ond and mortgage (Rrst
liens), 1,7X5J6
S ocks and bonds owned by the com.
pa y, mark, value, 2,2S1..W 20
Io ms secured by colinterals, S!46OW
Cash in the company's pr.nc'pa
office and In bank. 2SsH5"
lBfeTe.t due and accrucd, T.OGt W
l.. emluins in due course Of collection, fj',1l %
Sggr gate Of all the admitted assets
Of the company at their actual
value, sJ,0b 11o'
LIABiL,Tits. DECEMBER II, ls9j.
Net amount Of unpaid losses ard
eli inns, IW,OG ~
Account required TO safely reinsure
all outstanding risks 3,5.J,41w
All o her densi,ls ~ inst the ccm- -.
,fany, v y: commissions etc, Es.tS %
capit.l .,"ck and net sarcm., 1a;i..~x
Capital actually paid up IN cash, a0CWWW
eur. Ia, beyond capital. 5Os.sE %
s--
Aggregate amount Of liabi tiles In.
ending net su. tns, sJ9"1""
fcbi:iaw
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Ladies clean your kil gloves With Jose
ph,ne Glove Clsaner. for sale Only By Bus-
ell & Weston, headquarters for dressed and
un,lrSssed kid, gloves ia al TIE most desir-
able thades. 1eb6dlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

The simples: way to keep an oiled table
nice and new" is to wfps It over thor
euahly once week with . flannel cloth
wen wet In good kerosene OIL
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AUGUSTA P0ST0FFICE.
office MouRs.

lssissane Rosemssfsr. Sundays exoeptedl.
. =. M 70 p. m. Money Order Departments
and Registry Divislon q -. 70 p. m.
Stamp window q IN. to 3 p. m.
.. m. to 8 D. M. Sundays sis to lois .. IN.
Carriers Deiieerv. Sundays excepted). Z ..
m. and p. IN. In the business sections and
=, m. and D. m. in addition to other deliver
les. Sunday delivery At the postonice win
dow, s.l5 to lois .. N.
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| Statemems az Gsrmanla Fire Imsur.
- ance Co. OF New York.
| Incorporated in iS50. Commenced business in lsso
Hugo Sc,,nn,ann, Pres. Chas Rukyhaver, See'y
Capital paid up in cash, $i,Go,oJo.
ASSETS DEC. 81. lsg.
Real estate o, ned by tie company,
uniosumberei, si5l.ss:. 3,
Loans on bond and mortgage tirst
lien-). eisoW 90
S.o ks and bonds owned the com.
pany. marke; Tue, 2,2ia, b;i sa
Loans secured by collaterals, s,d000o
flee aud in banf. 4-.s@'s
lot.rest due AID accrued, 30. 80
Al Other sets. rents due, cash in
hand If Dep. Mgrs etc, a,.S o.
tion, go rs s.
------
Aggregate II al tn admitted assets
or the company at Their actu.l
value, S3eO69S4al
-----
LIABILITIES. Dee. 81, 1856.
Net rmount of unpaid losscs and
claims. sliS.sssi 40
Amount required TO safely rensure
all outstanding risks, l,09s,i5eW
All other demands aga nst the Co.
va: c mmisrions. etc. se,eD@
Total amt Of liaonties, except capt.
tai stock and net surplus, ois,Gsl ~
CAPITAL actually paid up in cash, 10c0.00oW
Surplus beyond c,pttal, WO.3ltH
Aggregate amount of liabilities in.
ciudir II surplus, e3.?o6,aAel
f.bi7dlaw3t
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1t is serious question if the roasting
dinner has not had it's day. The process
makes great fun for the club and for those
guests who know they are not likely to be
called out, but it is death to the other fel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

Patrons In cities where letter carriers are
employed. are advised to provide letter
boxes 1T place OF business or private -esi-
lences. thereby saving much delay In the de-
livery OF mail matter.
Request all your correspondents to address
your mail matter 70 the proper street and
number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

Approximately, the rate on . letter IL two
cents for every ounce and Traction thereof in
the United States, Canada, and Mexico and
countries. A single newspaper Is trans
mitted in the domestic mail ut the rate OF
four ounces for one cent. Books are sent ut
the rate Of two ounces for one cent. and Iner-
chandise one cent per ounce. For any spe-
cific Information regarding the classification
Of mail matter or postage inquire either ut
the stamp window or Of the postmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-23
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE NAVY
Yard. Washington. d. June IA. 1s94-Sealed
proposals. Endorsed Proposals for Supplies for
the Navy Yard, Washington. d. c.. to be opened
July 8, 1894, will be received at the Bureau OF
Supplies and Accounts. Navy Department Wash
ington. u. g, UNTIL TWELVE O'CLOCK Noon
JULY THIRD. 1894. and publicly opened imIne-
diatey thereafter, TO furnish at the Navy Yard
Washington, ID. G., quantity of tool steel steel
fpTgings. copper and nuts. Tho articles must
conform to the navy standard Snd pass the usual
naval Inspection. Blank PROPOSALS VIII be fur
nished upon application TO the navy yard. Wash
instOn. u. c. The attention OF manu- "a cturers
aud dealers is invited Tie bids. all other things
being equal. decided 10y lot. The department re-
serves the right 10 waiye defects TO reject any
or all bids not deemed advantageous to the gov
eminent. EDWIy STEWART Paymaster General.
u g n je20-2taw2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-23
MANTED-COTNTRY BOARD

" ASTID- COUNTRY BOARD FOR SMALL FAM
Iiy with thee children: city line:
T-.T-r 10 other bOar!"rs: must be reasonable
i..st ~ references Address a. ID. Z, Star Office
je-.'2-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-23
WANTED-BOARD.

v sNTED- BOARD on Electric CAR LINE
To- TWO ladies' on" room. terms must be reas
enable Aiiress MRS. L. Y, Star Office II.
WANTED BOARD AND ROOMS FURNISHED or
E.-. with cultivated family, ~ gentleman
AID iIusrteTs QerTua neut. UneNcept!ULal ref
,rarcss EXCHANGED. Address Box "a. star otice.1'
SA<Tf.l- SUMNER BOARD or LINE OF FIEC-
t--- cars. 10y married couple and baby. Address
EDAEDT.Is star Office. my26-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-23
FOR SALE-PIANOS.

FOR SALE-A SECONDHAND "STTEFF Up
right piano: full sized, in flrst-class condition.
See it before you buy any other stclass make
as 1t Is bargain. PFEIFFER * CONLIFF. 81
1lth st, L. JEDI