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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from the North. East.
South and West.

Mar ha johnson, a life prisoner at the
Connecticut state prison died there Tues
day. She was sentenced in 1888 for poison
ing her husband at Stafford Springs, CT.
Tommy Ryan of Chicago and Billy
Smith, well-known weiter weights, fought
six rounds at the Casino, Boston, Tuesday
night, in the presence of large gathering.
1t resulted in draw.
The New Haven. Conn, police are IN
vestigating mysteli'u Gus poisoning case
which has Effected whole family of FIVE
persons and caused the death of the 2-ye, r
old daughter of Timothy J. Crowley.
At Chicago, Tuesday night, Frank Ives
defeated George Slosson in the second gan e
of the six days billiard tournament, II e
young man making splendid run of All
on the anchor nurse. Score: Ives, 600 f;
Siosson, lG9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
s,ciLIAN DISORDERS.
Riotina at Bari-socialjst Deputies 0rdered
to Leave Tbs Island.

ROME, Jan. 9.-Agita'ion in the province
Of Bari is becoming worse and it will re-
quire strong measures to put down the dis
orderly element. In the city OF Bari
large band of rioters attempted to set IRE to
the munich al buildings. Frustrated in Its
attempt by the police. the mob turhed IT.
attention to the tram lines, attempting TO
tear up the rails. A strong body OF troop,
dispersed the rob. Signori CreQori ARnini
and DR.. Camille Pfampolini, Soci Hist m NJ
beers of the Chamber of Deputies. landed al
Palermo today. They were met BY the po-
lice and ordered to quit Sicily without
delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10

SCENTS the ..ColIar and cuff" district OF New
York, the chief centre of which IS Troy.
Hsines said the dread of tariff reduction
had already caused the loss of $4,000 900
to the wage ea5ners of Troy. He did not
believe politics should ever enter into this
question, and if this bili passed he (Hsinss)
would be the last Democratic represents :
tive from the 10th congressional district OF
New York. After further discussion the
House adjourned at 10 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Rum Caused His Downfall.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 9-In the pc
lice court this morning, George f. Potter,
a, chitect, was sent TO Jail for four months
fer drunkenness and creating a disturbance
a, the home of his daughter-in-law. Potter
is an architect of considerable ability, but
dissipated. He had been the arcli-ect of
some of the finest church buildings in New
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
A General Bust.up.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9.-The four remaining
Western Union Building and Loan Associa
ti,ns made general assignments todsy. The
associations were Nos. 5, 4, 9 and ,. Num-
Der went into the hands of receiver
some time ago. The assets of No. 5 are
SiS,S4S: No. 4, S37, l54; No. 2, S37,4lS;
NJ. 8. S43 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
O'HeilI Seaied-Joy Not In II.

WASHINGTON, Jan. BY strict party
vote the House committee on elections 10
d,y decided to recommend to the House
that ex- Congressman John j. O'Neill be
sc sted from the 1lth Missouri district, in
pllce of Charles f. joy, the sitting member
who is Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Miss Minnie L Porter Of Norfolk. CT. Mis-
jnQ

HARTFORD. Conn. Jan. miss Minnie
L. Porter Of Norfolk. has been missing
81 zee Saturday when she left the home of
b. uncle, Frederick E. Porter of Norfolk.
She is ABOUT 40 years of age and has been
in poor health which it is thought has af-
f, cted her mind. Sunday 60 men and boys
searched the woods between Norfolk and
Winsted without finding any trace of her.
A reward is offered for her recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Senator Lindsay Succeeds Himself.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. Senator Will
liam Lindsey, Democrat, was today electe
Uaited States senator to succeed himself.
The new term begins March 4, 1895. The
b blot was taken separately in the House
ard Senate. Tomorrow a lint session vote
will be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10

Gout in most cases first makes itself
known by an acute pain in the joint of the
great toe. This mat excruciating pain
may be hkened to that produced by the
i wing of a wedge under the nail. When
thus affected rub well every two hours with
Salvation Oil, the greatest pain-cure on
earth. Price % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Maine Pensions.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9-Thc following
pr nsions have been granted to ri sidenis OF
Maine:
Additional, Adam Veltor, National Mill
tary Home, Kennebec. Renewal, Lucius
c. Roskland, Knox county. Reissue, Iii
ram C. Jordan. Portland, Williim w.
G .rlsrd. Raymond Village, Cumberland /;
Hepry w. Willie, Auburn, Audroscoggin.
Reissue AMI increase, John G. Remisk,
Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
FIRE At BOSTON.
Scott Leighton. Painter. slffared Loss Of Be-
tween S25, 900 and $4,000.

BosToN, Jan. "a my sterious fir" ori9'-
mated tonight in the studio Of Scott Leigh
ton, painter. in the attic of the Century
building. corner of Washington and Winte,
streets. The studio was completely bu ned
out. The fire was confined to the upp",
part of the bailding. The building wa'
owned bv the Hodges heir, AMI WAS dam
aged dl500. Leighton's loss is $25 ,0CO tt
$50, 900; insurance, $1,000. The other
tenants suffered slight losses by water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Era:irrad H;s SONS Skull

BosTos. Jan. 9.-Frank Rogers of South
Boston was taken to the city hospital
suffering from fractured skull, and his
father. Owen Rogers, was held in 500 for
the GRAND jury on a charge of assault.
The boy, who is 10 years of age, is in u
critical condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Labor Trouble Settled al Avon, Mass.

Avon, Mass, Jan. 9.-The labor trouble
a, the Avon Shoe Company's factory has
been settled and the men are again at work.
The terms of settlement will not be given
&c the public, but they are understood to be
most satisfactory to all parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
lat rnai Rsvenrs RI csip.s.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9-The receipts f,om
internal revenue today we're S3ll.aE;
customs. Sl62,7i6: miscellsn eous. $23,-
900. National bank notes received today
for redemption amounted to $Gi0. 43l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10

The Bath Iron Works. Monday, were
viii ed by the French Count BAiiucourt,
chiefly to inspect the Amnen ram nov
building. He was sent by his government
for tn It purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Don't Abandon Hope

II yol have the Asthma. Try Schiffn =
As hua Cure. 1t has never been kno, t,
fail. T.ial p ickaGe free of druggist, o. ~
mail. Alhes, DR.. r. Schifmann, s
Paul, Milan. Mention this paper.
deod&weow folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10
Sims OF Peace.

PALERMO, Jan. 9.-The excitement has
greatly abated throughout Sicily and con-
tidence is being restored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10

Although reported settled, the Wallron-
Jordan case at Dexter came up in court tt
Blngor, Monday, and will be tried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10

our conditions to the level of orr foreign
competitors.
, The destruction of the wool industry, The
speaker asserted, would be attended by the
sacrifice of 100000 sheep, in which
1000, 900 farmers have invested sl00, 0O0,-
600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10

our own history and the experience OF the
leading European nations.
The femsining portion OF the speech was
devoted 20 demonstrating, from statistics
and history, the beneficial results upon the
countfy's msteiisl property, as compared
with the effects Of the free trade eras
through which it had passed Afr quot
ing figures to show the gigantic strides
made in the 80 years from 1860 to 1890 un-
der the operation Of q protective tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10

| Oh IN aru American WUrkuleH eheIe was hu
| distraction of race or blood. He would not
interdict the coming of Canadian workmen,
until it was demonstrated that their coming
would work injury to American workmen.
"Am | to understand" Mr.. Cannon
asked, that my colleague would remedy
the evil by bringing American wages to a
level with the wages paid in Europe"
Mr.. Black replied: "If ! was certain
that American workmen were being over
whelmed by vast masses of men seeking
our shores because of this belief, fs)lscious
one, that wages are higher here. would
seek to repeal these laws which mads wages
higher snd would let wages have natural
plane all over the world" Democratic
applause.
| Then you are in favor" Mr.. Reed
struck IN. "of an equality Of wages between
this country and other countriess"
That is not a fair way to put il said
u Mr.. Black. "But am in favor of remov.
ing all artificial inequalities that create
fictitious value of wages and letting wages
have q natural level. would restore the
natural condition of affairs by taking dosr
the protective system" In conclusion Mr.
Black said Il do not see why VIC should
shrink from the name of free traders
Everything which the human race has wen
has had in its plumes the word free.
Free speech, free press, free thought
Everything worth having is free. In the
end we will have country free from IN.
just exactiops. Cd macra,ic applause.)
4 Ne. Hopkins of lllinoi, then spoke and
At 3 so the committee arose and the House
took recess. Mr.. Hopkins win con inue
tomorrow.
AT the evening session the House wen.
into committee of the whole TO eonsid. The
. Wilson bill. Mr.. Haines (Dem of NeS
York, spoke aasinst the bi /. Mr.. Iains.
! il ore Of the boiling Democrats, AID repre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-01-10


of So per cent. why in many instances the
duty on the finished articles IS less, or no
more, than on the articles entering into it's
manufacture. But cannot pursue this To-
auiry. have only to say that the BILL as
a whole, is as unscientitic as it is un-Ame'i'
can.
But the most startling features of the bill
Mr.. Burrows declared. was the general sub
stitution of ad valorem for specific duties
at Is a matter of surprise, he said, THAI
the chairman should have the courage te
further state that specific duties lead t
greater frauds in administration, for count
ing and weighing at the custom houses are
done by the cheapest and most easily cor
rupted labor may be permitted to cay
this connection. it will be revelation to
he laboring people of the country that, il
ne opinion of the chairman Of the commit
zee on WAYS and means, they are AS class
more easily corrupted than their more fort
innate brethren. But when the chairmaI
states that specific duties lead to create
fraud in administration, he flies in the fac
of a current of authority which he csnno
successfully resist. The method Of levy
ing duties has been the subjec
of thorough and repeated inves,iga
ton, and it is not too muih to say that a,
yalorem duties are condemned. by the a,
most unanimous verdict Of those who's
opinions are entitled to respectful corsiisr
alton. invoke the judRmtnt of every sec
rotary of the treasury Investigating the sub
iett, from Hamilton TO Msnning in refuta
ton of the position assumed by the MAJ II
ity."
A host of authorities was cited to sustsi
the allegation that ad yalorem ore inferio
to specific rates of duty. The system, b
said, had been condemned BY . century o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06
MR, JOSEPH A, CALBAcK,

Il take great pleasure in stating that this remedy is the finest and best nerve medicine that have ever taken and I ad- wise anyone suffering from nervous prostra- ton to use Dr Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy, the best medicine ever dis covered.'
 It is easy to imagine the happiness and contentment experienced by Mir Calback who after suffering from the agonies of nervous prostration, being unable to sleep or work much of the time, was suddenly restored to sound and vigorous health, able once more to take his place among his fel- low men and enjoy life to its fullest extent.
 What sufferer would not employ any means to pass through such a change.
 We cannot but believe that all who are sick, all who are suffering from any of those nervous or chronic complaints which makes life miserable by constant agony, either in mind or body, will immediately procure this valuable remedy and be re- stored to health.
 pr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy will do for you all that it has done for MT Calback.
 Have you weak nerves, bad blood, ner- vous prostration, indigestion? Then take this discovery offthe great specialist, Dr Greene, and it will build up the nervous system, invigorate the blood and strength en the digestive organs thus enabling you to look at life as indeed another existence. Take it in the early stage of the disease when the symptoms first appear: if the complaint has become chronic do not de- lay longer.
 The doctor can be consulted at his office, 35 W. 14th street, New York; free, per sonally or by letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06
As to Giants.

There has been no subject concerning which moro lies have been told than about giants. Until it was found that modern men could not be squeezed into the armor at the Tower, it was taken for granted that we had degenerated in size. This is not only not the case, but in the matter of giants we have the advantage of our predecessors. The En- peror Maximinian indeed was said to have been sX feet high, but ancient mensuration, especially in the case of an emperor, is not to be trusted; i'm deed. from it's not having made him taller, it is certain that there was no one else nearly so tall. Orestes, it is true, we are told, was 10 feet long-aft- CT death, but he was not thought 80 highly of when alive; we may reasona- ply take feet as his ultimatum. Lon don News.
 A correspondent of Gameland claims to have seen in Texas an owl lift arattlesnake few feet in the air and drop 1t several times until the reptile was disabled. Then the bird grasped the victim and flew away with it.
 An eagle measuring G feet 8 inches from tip to tip of its wings was captured by a dog near Scio, Or, recently. The eagle was eating g gander when the dog ponnoed upon it. An exciting struggle snsued in which the dog was much hurt. but it ended in ths death of the bird.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06
Playing Cards.


 The invention of playing cards has been attributed to the Chinese, Hindoos, Arabians and Romans, but cards as now used were invented by Jacques Gringonneur, painter, in Paris in the fourteenth century. They were SUD- posed to have been first made for the amusement of Charles VI of France, who was deranged. The French had particular names for the 12 court cards. The four kings were David, Alexander, Caesar and Charles; the four queens, Angine, Esther, Judith and Pallas; the four knaves CT knights, Ogier the Dane, Lancelot, La Hire and Hector de Gar land. Cards seem originally, however, to have been taken to England direct from Spain, having probably been in- troduced into that country by the Moors; the clubs, in Spanish cards, not being trefoils as with us, but cudgels-that is, bastos-the spades or swords, espadas. They were at first stamped from wood blocks in outline end filled in by hand, but after the invention of engraving the best artists engraved them on copper and struck them off at once. Colum- pines were spades; rabbits, clubs; pinks, diamonds, and roses, hearts. Human figures opposed to those of flowers and animals were the ancestors of court cards. Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06
A WORTHY MEMORIAL.
A Public Library to Commemorate VI
 liam Blackstone of Branford, Conn.

A Public Library to Commemorate Will
 liam Blackstone of Branford, Conn.
 The ambition to live in the esteem of posterity has probably done more for the diffusion of knowledge of literature, art and science than any other cause. To this honorable impulse we owe most of our colleges and academies, libraries, art galleries and museums, as we'll as hospitals and charitable institutions of all kinds. /. new benefaction which is worthy of notice and commendation is the James Blackstone Public library, which is being built at Branford, Conn.,, by J.W. Blackstone, president of the Chicago and Alton railroad.
 Mir. Blackstone was born in Branford, and though he has long lived in Chicago time, distance and prosperity have not effaced his love for his native town. When this library is completed, he will present it to Branford as memorial to his father, James Blackstone.
 Branford is a town of about 5000 in- habitants, beautifully situated on the shore of Long Island sound about eight miles from New Haven. The library will occupy a prominent corner and command fine view of the village and it's environments. It will be fireproofed steel building in the pure Ionic style of Greek architecture. The exterior will be light pink Tennessee marble with 8 finely rubbed surface. It will have 8 frontage of 129 feet and will be 162 feet deep. The library proper will have 8 capacity of 100000 volumes, and beside this will be a lecture hall 40 by 63 feet, art galleries, gymnasium, reading and students rooms.
 The main entrance will lead through 8 marble portico and vestibule to the TO- tunda, which will be in the form of an octagon finished in marble and sur mounted by semicircular dome sup
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06
A Marriage a la Mode.


 The deputy clerk in the marriage bureau at Jacksonville was very, very busy. With out looking up from his work he knew there was colored couple looking around timidly near the door and occasionally peer ing over the desk where he sat writing. This lasted for about half an hour, when, becoming annoyed, he suddenly leaped up and demanded:
 ''Well, well. want to get marrieds Why don't you say so?"
 They grinned at each other, then grinned at the clerk. Then the man faltered: "Ya-as, sir"
 "Got license?"
 "Ya-as, sir"
 "Got any moneyP" "Ya-as sir" '~.-. "How much?'
 1.-Two dollars"
 Hand it here"
 He slowly, almost painfully, counted out S2 in chicken money.
 The clerk grabbed it. "Join right hands, T he said.
 Then, faster than a thunder shower can batter on a tin roof, he rattled off the fol lowing:
 By virchof thoritof state of Floridin me vestedinow declare you manwife. Gitow der herer' and they went, still grinning. Next day, while the bridegroom was lay was heard to say:
 "Mr. Charlie Verelst is de smartest white man in Jacksonville-marryy you in a min nitl Golly! I specks to git him to marry me every time. "-Florida Hustler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06
HOW to Make n Pretty Table Cover

A pretty table cover is made of French pearl gray broadcloth of good quality. Draw in each corner a some what elaborate pattern of flowers and leaves, having it so that it may be cut out easily. Buttonhole the pattern all around with heavy white silk; then carefully cut the inside out, leaving the pattern in open work. Have a square of rose pink satin or silk, and place it under the square of broadcloth. The edges may be sewed together and trim med with handsome fancy lace or fringe, or the edge of the broadcloth may be pinked and band of rose col ored broadcloth be made just wide enough to come below the pearl gray a half inch and be stitched to the silk lin ing by two rows of stitching, which will effectively conceal the raw edges. The lining will need to be held in place. in this case by tassels upon the corners or butterfly bows placed at intervals near the edge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06

as luxury he could not afford, though he always lived on his rent roll and was never obliged to engage in business of any kind.
 Eugene Kelly was fairly we'll provided for when he came to this country 60 years ago and took clerkship in the store of Donnelly 6 Go. in New York city. He soon went west to Kentucky and afterward to St. Louis, where he married and soon after became widow CT. Mir. Kelly established the New York house of Eugene Kelly 6 Go. in 1856 and in 1857 married Miss Margaret Hughes, a niece of the late archbishop of New York. When the gold fever broke out in California, he assisted in estab- fishing at San Francisco the banking house of Donohoe & Kelly, firm that still exists. All of MT. Kelly's business ventures have been very prosperous, and he retires with fortune estimated at about $10,000,000.
 Mr. Kelly has always been an earnest Catholic, and few years ago Pope Leo XIII appointed him chamberlain of the cape and sword, an honor which has been conferred upon but two Americans MT. Kelly was compelled to decline, as his health would not permit a journey Rome,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-06
THE DEACON.

The oldest clergyman in England is Rev. John Warren Hays, baronet, who was born in 179o.
 Dr. Lawrence, the new bishop of Massa- chusetts, resides on Commonwealth avenue Boston, while just around the corner is the former home of his predecessor, the late Bishop Brooks.
 The total increase of Baptists in the United States for the decade 1SS0-90 was 1,1S2, 75S. The gain among northern Bap- lists was 192, 900; southern, 25S, 900, and col ored, nearly 100000.
 The consent of majority of the standing committee having been voted in Bishop Elect Halls favor, the conservation of the new Protestant Episcopal bishop of Yer mont may be looked for in the near future.
 Bishop Daniel Alexander Payne who died recently at Wilberforce, O., was the oldest bishop the Methodist church has ever had, either in age or in length of serv- ice. He was born in Charleston, s. O., Feb. 24, 1911.