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SOundIy Thrashed for Attempting
to Assault a Lady.
HIS HEAD AND FACE BEATEN All
MOST TO A JELLY.
The Midwinter Fair Informally Opened
to the Public-A Dwelling House on
Ranch Near Woodland Burned
and the Occupant Found Uncon-
scious a Short Distance Away With
a Bullet Wound in His Head.
Special to the REcoRD-UNroS.

SANTA Rosa, Jan. "A tramp entered
the kitchen of the residence of Frank
Otis last night and asked for something to
eat. Mrs. Otis. who was alone in the
kitchen, thought the man worthy of char
ity, and went to some pains to get him a
good meal. After he had dispatched the
meal he watched his opportunity, and
blowing out the light, seized Mrs. Otis
about the waist. With the strength and
agility born of fright she eluded his
grasp and ran to her baby, who was
lying in cradle. Mr.. Gibbs, Mrs. Otis
father, 81 years of age. was in an adjoin-
ing room. He heard the struggle and
rushed III just in time. He managed to
floor the burly ruffian, and then, getting
hold of heavy cane, beat the man over
the head and face until almost jelly.
An officer was soon summoned and took
the man to the City Prison. During the
trip TO the jail the man lost gallon OF
blood from his wounds. He gave the
name OF Patrick Murphy.
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AGAINST THE FIGHT.
Ruling Bearing on the Corbett- Mitchell
Contest.


Contest.
JACKSONVILLE (Fla.), Jan. 2. - The
largest kind of a bomb was exploded in
the camp of the Duval Athletic Club to-
day. A large crowd surrounded the
Courthouse, waiting chance to see the
ring champions. When the case was
called neither man responded. Judge
Christie. County Solicitor, arose and
stated that no evidence had been found
in the case and moved the release of the
men from their bonds. AS this was the
only thing to be done, Corbett and
Mitchell were declared free men. The
next case was then called and these inter-
ested in the pugilists filed slowly out of
the room. At first they did not fully
understand the Judges s action, but when
they learned the fight had received bad
setback they were exceedingly angry
with those instrumental in securing the
dropping of the case. The officials of the
club have not as yet decided what course
to pursue. They remain firm in the
statement, however, that the battle will
take place as advertised. despite the odds
they are fighting against.
GOVERNOR MITCHELL'S FIRM STAND.
CINCINNATI, Jan. Ex-Governor Mitch
ell has telegraphed an evening paper his
purpose regarding the Mitchell-C -Corbett
fight thus:
TALLAHASSEE (Fla.), Jan. 2.-The Cor
bett-Mitchell prize-fght will not take
place in Florida unless the Supreme
Court of this State decides that there is no
law prohibiting such fight. 1t will not
be necessary to proclaim martial law to
prevent such fight. but were it neces-
sary | should not hesitate to proclaim it,
as L am determined to prevent this fight
by any and all means within reach of the
executive. There can be no doubt as to
my position, and the people who come
here with the expectation of seeing the
laws of the State violated by two thugs
and their aiders and abettors will be dis
appointed.
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MIDWINTER FAIR.
The Exposition Informally opened on
Monday.

The Exposition Informally Opened on
Monday.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 2.-The Midwin-
ter Fair was informally opened yester-
day. The number of paying spectators
who passed through the turnstiles, which
were superintended by Chief Fielder, was
1861. There were flags flying from build
ings all over the grounds. The band
played in the Manufactures building. A
large number OF spectators went through
the gates on passes. the number not be-
ing registered. The weather was not ia
vorable for the opening, the air being
chilly and rain frequently falling.
The total number OF paid admissions
prior to the official opening was l9, I57,
the receipts amounting TO 1889 %. The
total paid admissions to date. therefore,
including the opening days figures, num-
Der 2S,6l6, and the total gate receipts
amount TO 81, l54 90.
The date of the ceremonial opening of
the Midwinter Fair has not been decided
upon by the Executive Committee, but it
is expected that 1t will occur between the
18th and the Goth of the month. The idea
is to give the exhibitors reasonable time
to get themselves in readiness. and then
formal announcement of the opening will
be made.
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suit Against the Mills Estate.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2.-Albert E.
Gray has brought suit in the United
States Circuit Court against the executors
of the estate of the late Edgar D. Mills,
to recover S12S,0OO damages, and interest
thereon from November, 1891. Gray
secured an option on some Market-street
property, near the new Postoffice site.
from Joseph Donohue, for Sl65. 900, and
Mills made contract with him to buy it
for S235, 600, of which $4,000 was to be
paid in cash. and the remaining $4,000
IN Colusa County lands. Mills later be-
came dissatisfied with his bargain, and
upon Information that there was flaw
in the title, refused to purchase. The prop
erty has since been sold TO other parties
for Sl65.000. Gray says the Colusa prop
erty offered by Mills was worth over
Sl65, 900, and he thinks he is entitled to
damages in the sum named.
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EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Results of the Races at the Bay Dis
trict Track.

Results of the Races at the Bay Dis
trict Track.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2.-Following are
the results of the second days races of
the Jockey Club meeting held at the Bay
District track:
Five and a half furlongs, Sir Charles
won. Dr. Ross second, Monarch third.
Time, 1:l24.
Five furlongs. Norlee won, Braw Scot
seeond. ROYAL Flush third. Time, I:O24.
-Four and half furlongs, Jim K. won,
Hal Fisher second, Greenback third.
one mile. Clacquer won, Adolph sec
sond. Folly third. Time, 1:50i.
Six furiongs, Aunida won. Gordius sec
ond. Alexis third. Time, 1:lS4.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS. Jan. Six furlongs,
Yellow Rose won, Pat second, Beverly
third. Time, I:l51.
Sly furlongs, Jerome won, Emperor
Billet second, Maggie Beck third. Time.
l:l53.
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THE REVOLT IN BRAZIL.
Bage Captured by Insurgents After
Siege of q Month.

Bage Captured by Insurgents After a
siege of Month.
BuENos AYREs, Jan. 2. News has
been received from Rio Grande do Sui to
the effect that the insurgents captured
Bage after siege of month. Adyjces
from Rio say the bombardment of that
city by the insurgents warships continue
VESSELS GOING SOUTH.
PERSAMBUCo, Jan. 2. The United
States cruiser San Francisco has finished
coaling. and will go south tomorrow.
Her destination is Rio. The Brazilian
dynamite cruiser Nictheroy has again
been put in readiness to sail south and get
within reach of the insurgent vessels un-
der command of Mello. The exact time
of departure has not been announced.
When she starts she will be accompanied
by the cruiser America.
1t was learned late tonight that the
employees of the Nictheroy have struck
for wages still higher than those orig
inally demanded. The new demands
have been refused, and it is possible all
may leave the vessel.
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Whara are the Whaels

A wagon belonging to Baker & Hamil-
ton broke down on Monday, at Twenty
eighth and P streets, while bringing in a
load of powder from their powder house,
near Homestead Station, and had to be
left there.
The next morning all four of the
wheels had disappeared, having either
been stolen or taken off and hidden by
some mischievous person, and have not
yet been found.
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INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.
Advocates of the Proposition Score
Point.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.-The advocates
of the individual income tax proposition
were triumphant at meeting of the
Democratic members of the Ways and
Means Committee this afternoon. Eleven
members were present when the final
meeting was held at the Treasury De-
partment at 4 o'clock. The issue was
joined on two propositions, one to levy
tax of per cent. against individual in
comes over s., 600 and against net incomes
from corporations. and a proposition was
offered as substitute by Cochran of New
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Tha Cruiser OIvmnia.

VALLEJO, Jan. 2.-The naval officers
who conducted the recent trial trip of the
cruiser Olympia will forward their report
to the Secretary of the Navy in a few
DAYS. II is said the official figures of the
board will be fraction over twenty-one
knots for the minimum speed, and
twenty-five for the maximum.
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Seven furlongs, Topgallant won, Sill
verado second. Ocean III. third. Time,
1:29Y.
Mile and twenty yards, Prince of
Darkness won, Hume second, Tippeca-
noe third. Time, 1:434.
Five and half furlongs, Martini won,
Myrtlartha second, The Bully third.
Time l:OS2
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H. L. MITCHELL, Governor.
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.

Governor Flowers Message Says the
state is Free From Debt.
ALBANY, Jan. 2.-The Legislature met
this afternoon. Governor Flowers mes
sage announced that, for the first time in
more than seventy-fve years, the State is
free from debt. He recommends meas
ures to do away with direct taxation, the
use of electricity as a motive power for
canals, and advocates the adOption Of the
''blanket" ballot Referring to the pro-
posed consolidation of New York and
Brooklyn, the message advises the sub
mission of the question to vote of the
citizens OF the two cities.
The slate for officers Of the Legislature,
forced through the Senate and Assembly
Repu blican caucuses last night, was rati-
lied when the two branches Of the Legis-
lature met.
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CoIgate Rescue Parity.

SPOKANE (Wash.), Jan. "A party of
four, including Charles Colgate, left here
to-day for the Clearwater country to
search for George Colgate. cook of the
Carlin party. They will ascend the river
in boats
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Mrs. Lease ont to stav.

KANSAS City, Jan. "A special to the
Times from Leavenworth says Governor
Lewelling denies having decided to rein
state Mrs. Lease. The statement is abso-
lutely without foundation. He said /:
Mrs. Lease is out to stay"
OLATHE (Kas.), Jan. Mrs. Lease
presided at meeting of the Board of
Charities to-day. Freeman, whom the
Governor appointed in her place, did not
show I'D.
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HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Hit Says the Administration
Wants to Let the Matter Drop.
A LIVE QUESTION WHICH CANNOT BE
EASILY DISPOSED OF.

of the Individual Income
Tax Triumphant at a Meeting Of
the Democratic Members of the
Ways and Means Committee-Bill to
be introduced by Representative
Oates of Alabama Providing for the
Coinage of Silver Bullion Now
Owned by the United States.
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ALMOST A HOLOCAUST.
Exciting Scenes at a Lodging
House Fire at Buffalo, N. Y.
TWO OF THE OCCUPANTS BURNED
TO DEATH.

Many Others Narrowly Escape with
Their Lives, While About Twenty
Receive Serious Injury, Five or
More of Whom are Not Expected to
Recover-The War Between Mica
ragua and Honduras Begun in
Earnest.
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Three Killed and Many Injured.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 2. = Three men
were killed, four seriously injured and
dozen or more slightly hurt in wreck
on the Union Pacific, near Linwood,
Kan, at $50 this morning. The wreck
was caused by a freight train on the
Rock Island, which uses the Union Pa
cifc track between Kansas City and
Topeka. running into the rear end of a
mixed freight and passenger train of the
Union Pacific. Both trains were few
minutes late, and the Rock Island train
was running fast to make up time. The
Union Pacific train was near the water
tank. and was slowing mp when the other
train crashed into it.
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Fatal Boiler Explosion.

Boston, Jan. 2.-Three men were killed
and number were wounded by powder
explosion in Roxbury. The killed are
Thomas Hardman, Foreman Thomas
Black aud Patrick Hughes. The injured
are numerous, including workmen and
persons in the neighborhood. The ex-
plosion took place where work men were
blasting rock from ledge. The concus-
sion did much damage to adjacent prop
nrfu
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Transfer of railway Property.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. "A deed was filed
to-day transferring all of G. p. Hunting
toms Louisville property to the Illinois
Central Railroad Company. Mrs. Ara
bella Huntington joins in the deed. This
substantiates the report Of deal between
the Chesapeake, Ohio and Southern and
the Illinois Central. Five millions of
Illinois Central bonds received by mort
gage to the United States Trust Company
of New York was one consideration for
lao fl.arl for
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Plan to Solve the Tramp Probler

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 2.-The City Council
tonight adopted a plan which it is ex
pected will solve the tramp problem.
Work is to be given to all applicants in
the Improvement of streets, single men to
receive seventy-ive cents per diem and
heads of families dollar and quarter,
all asking charity to be put at work. Ii
any refuse who are able to labor they will
be put in the chain-gang and worked
separately, being paid no wages, but be-
ing provided with food and lodgings.
FUNDS up to 1000 per month will be ex-
pended tor the relief Of those out of work,
but all the money is to be systematically
applied to the improvement Of streets.
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The Octroi Riots.

PALERMO, Jan. 2.-The riots caused by
the popular feeling against the octroi du-
ties continue in many parts of Sicily. In
some cases the violence of the mobs was
so great that bayonet charges upon them
by the troops were necessary to protect
the property of the municipalities.
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Snow at Carson,

CARSON, Jan. 1T has been showing
all day. Five inches fell. Snow ceased
this evening and the weather turned very
cold.
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The "Prayer-Book Cross.,,

SAN Francisco, Jan. 1.-The Prayer
book Cross" which was given by George
w. Childs of Philadelphia to the citizens
of San Francisco, was unveiled in Golden
Gate Park yesterday. 1t stands on a
high knoll northward from Strawberry
Hill. 1t is 81 feet high and stands upon a
pedestal of solid stone work IL feet and
inches square and feet high. 1t is Of
blue sandstone from the Colusa quarries.
1t commentaries the first prayer book
service on the Pacific Coast, which oc
Cured when Sir Francis Drake landed on
the coast, being the first white man, SO
far as is known, to land in California.
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PERMITS Granted to MING.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. AT meeting
of the Debris Commission to-day Joseph
Davis, Manuel Mateo and Frank Barbero
were granted permits to work three small
mines on Howard Creek, near Sierra
City. Permits were granted for dams to
be built at Red Hill, the Badger and the
Walker mines, all near Ono, Shasta
County; the Tannery ravine, near
Brownville, Yuba County, and the North
Star and Green Mountain mines, at
Mokelumne Hill. The Fifty-four Flat
mine was directed to submit plans OF the
dam for which it petitions.
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Attempt to Take the Cars Life.

LONDON, Jan. 2.-The Polish news
papers publish accounts of recent at
tempt to poison the Car of Russia. At a
banquet the fish course was only half
consumed, and the Gar ordered the re-
mainder sent to an orphan asylum. Later
the Gar. orphans and all who partook of
the fish were taken sick, and an investi-
CATION showed the fish had been poisoned.
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Massacre of Catholics In Russia.

BERLIN, January 2.-Several reports
have recently been circulated regarding
the massacre of Catholics said to have
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Cannot Survive Long.

ASHLAND or, Jan. 2.-Young Will
cox, who was shot Saturday evening by
d. l.. Conwell at Haryey's farm north of
here is still alive, but cannot survive
long. Conwell had preliminary exam
inaIion before Justice Foundray at
Phoenix yesterday. and was discharged,
it being shown that Wilcox was the ag-
gressor. Wilcox was intoxicated at the
lime of the quarrel
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Cholera Raging at st. Petersburg.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Jan. 2.-Cholera is
raging in this city. In several schools
the pupils were dismissed yesterday.
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Death Resulted From

Death Resulted From Natural Causes.
NAPA, Jan. 2.-The Coroner's jury
considering the death of John Penny met
again to-day, and written report was re-
the stomach of the man, stating that no
poison was found. The attending physi-
clans swore that there was sufficient con-
geStion OF the other organs to have caused
death. The jury has not yet brought in
a. verdict, but it is now thought that
death resulted from natural causes.
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Cleveland's Unemployed.

CLEVELAND, Jan. "A large crowd of
unemployed men, accompanied by
women. many carrying children in arms,
marched to the City Hall this morning
and demanded work from the city. They
were informed there was no work and
they made many threats. One leader
said I'VE will have work or tear down
the City Hall; our families are suffering;
we must have employment or bread"
The police dispersed them.
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taken place at krosche Howne. Russia.
The Cologne Folk& Xeituag gives more
details of the terrible tragedy, seeming to
confirm the most startling reports circu-
lated, and describing other horrors. The
number ofpeople killed is said to be 100.
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Heavy Loss to Stock in Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 2.-The sheepmen
of West Texas are badly discouraged. A
dispatch from Fort Stockton says the
conservative men estimate that 30 per
cent. of the sheep in that section will die
the present year. There is nothing for
them to eat except dead grass. There is
some water, but cowmen are feDcingit in
and guarding it. The grass has been
killed by the frost. The sheepmen are
moving their herds toward Mexico, aud
the cowmen swear they will die before
the sheep can go over their ranges. Both
sides are armed and ready to shoot.
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NICARAGUA AND HONDURAS.
The War Between the Two Republics
Begun in Earnest.

The War Between the Two Republics
Begun in Earnest.
NEW YORK, Jan. "A Herald special
from Managua, January I'd, SAYS: The
war between Nicaragua and Honduras
has begun in good earnest. Already Poll
carpo Bonilla leader of the Hondurian
insurgents, has invaded Honduras from
Nicaragua lines, captured the town of
Yuscaran, set up a Provisional Govern
ment in the town and President Zelaya
of Nicaragua has recognized the authority
of the Provisional Government set up in
the town of Corpus. On December Both,
the day on which that place was captured
by Bonilla, after five hours siege, Presi-
dent VasQuez's losses IL the engagement
were twenty-three killed and five
wounded The invaders had two killed
and several wounded.
Bonilla's men are now surrounding
Cholutoca, and cutting off communica-
ton with the interior. They made a
desperate attempt to take Quartet, which
was successfully defended by General
Villerai. General Rosas was killed in
this engagement. The besieging army
has not given up hopes, and will try 1t
again. They are camped around the
town, and are endeavoring to starve out
Vasquez's troops.
President Vasquez's naughty challenge
to Nicaragua in his decree of October 30th
was accepted by the Nicaraguans. and
they decided to invade his territory and
help Bonilla and the Hondurian rebels.
Three thousand Nicaragua soldiers,
commanded by General Cortiz, occupied
San LUIS and Cycopino on December 24th,
awaiting Vasquez' threatened invasion
on Nicaraguan soil. Vasquez had rein
forced his command by loyal force from
Cholutoca and from Corpus, and battle
near Cholutoca seemed imminent. The
invaders are trying to gain possession of
Amapala, and in the mean time Nicaragua
is recruiting more troops to send to the
front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
A gentleman visiting in tie city wears !

A rentleman visiting in I! city wears
very handst me diamond ring. which came
into his possession in peculiar manner.
He was attending the Worlds Fair q
Chicago last summer, and one evening,
while in . crowd, felt strange hand about
his watch pocket. He made grab for the
hand, seized it and tried to hold the thles'
but be broke away. The gentleman vas
not Il all sorry though, for be found that
hin watch was safe, and left in his own hand
"a, this diamond ring which had orna-
mented finger of the thief. A. leweiler
has pronounced the ring to Be worth q
least $50. the gentleman i well safisned
~;th his adventure and the memento Of i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
STATE OF MAINE.

KENNEREc, sa--Superior Court, IN Vacation
Au. usta, January 20. 1881
VIM. L. Downs, Iit't vs Sarah j. Downs.
Upon the annexed writ and libel. IT is ordered
by me- tn pnder-igned, Justice of said Court,
thas notice thereof be given TO the libeiee by pub
fishing an attested copy OF the same abstract
thereof, together with this order thereon. three
weeks snccessivelv in the kENNEBEc JouRNAL.a
newspaper printed in Augusta IN said County oi
Kennebec, the last publication to be thirty days
at least before the pext term of said Court. to be
hoidcnat Augusta, within and for said County of
Kennebec. on the first Tuesday OF April next.
that she may then and there appear in said Court
and answer thereto II she see nj.
Attest: OLIVER G. HALL.
Justice superior Court.
ABSTRACT OF LIBEL.
The libelant alIeg. that he married to
the said Iibcltc at Ncwpor,, in the State
of Maine, on the s.h day of August, ie1k;
that the eaid ibelant and libeiee cohabtted IN
this state after their sad marr,a e. that the libel
ant resided in this State when the Of di,orrc
accrued as hereinafter set forth, and had resided
here in good faith one year prior 10 the da'e
h, re5f that the litea ha- been faithful to
his marriage obligations. butthat the said libelfc
has been u m ndful of the same; that The
10th day OF October, Iss, and divers other days
and times since their ipfcrinarrage the sad libel.
aomn,it. d the crime Of adultery with one manned
In the b y ard other persons whose names are
to your ibeant unkuow n; that she has been guilty
of cruel and abusive treatment and extrsine cru
libel.
That several children have b.eu born to them
during their said marriage. how living. viz:
Wherefore, he prays that divorce nom the
bands Of mstrimouy between himsif and SAID
libelse m. be dtc;e ed
And the iibclant further alleges that he has
used reasonable diligence 10 ascertain the present
residence of said bece, but Is unable to do and
does not know where Il is.
WILLIAM L. Dowxs, Labelant.
KExxEBvr, ss., Jan. 30, ls94.-The said libelant
made on h tnai the above allegation ~ to the
- II a. {vx<t~ -
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Invitations are out for '.valiety" socis

Invitations are out for "vMisty' social
to be given by the young ladies Of the 'Y'
At the residence of Mrs. +. f. Parkman.
q Sewall street Tuesday evening. Feb. goth.
II is TO be under the management Of Misses
Bella Washburn. Beulah Chase and Mrs.
w. W. Kelley. The reputation of the 'sYs'
for entertaining promises delightful even
inc for those who will be so fortunate n to
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

There being very little frost in the ground
and the first fall of snow having remained,
II il nrobable Tint the farmers will begin
work early thi, spring. They, however,
are not talking much about il as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

The second ..Young Men's Tea which
was to have been given Thurs lay evening
in the Methodist vestry, was postponed and
will prob IDLY be he'll! Tuesday evening.
The OH fashioned spelling mach after the
tea will be of special interest, and without
doubt very amusing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17

Burglars are once more getting IN their
work ia various parts of the State. This
city has for years been free from visits
from members of that profession but 1t
will do no harm for those merchants, who
do mot now do 90, to leave an all-night
light ia their stores, 50 that the police can
the more easily see what is going on.