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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-R. G. Duns &
Company's Weekly Review of Trade says
Commercial failures for the week number
366 in the United States, against 255 last
year, the list including two Of over $3.50
600 each. OF 1922 failures reported in the
four weeks of January, liabilities ascer-
tanned in 1913 failures amounted to Sl9,-
429, ,637, of which SS 270 702 was manu-
featuring and $40, ,423 1884 trading concerns.
No failures Of banking, brokerage or trans
porting companies or firms were included.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
NIcrMERoY FALLS.


LIsnoS, Feb. "a dispatch from Bue-
nos Ayres reiterates the statement in yes
tefday's dispatches that Nictheroy the town
across the bay from Rio Janeiro, had sur
rendered to the insurgents. 1t adds that
the insurgents now occupy position from
which they can command Santa Cruz, the
important fort At the entrance to the bay Of
Rio.
The dispatch further says the insurgents
are blocksding B ibis, capital Of the state Of
that name. It 10 stated in Buenos Ayres
that Admiral De Gsma ha, eight torpedo
boats steaming sb ,ut the bay of Rio Ja-
nerio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
WINTHROP.
Prospects Are Growing Better for Starting the
Condensed Milk Factory.

WINTHROP, Feb. 2.-(SpeciaD The
outlook for the new Condensed Milk Co
of this place is very fattering. Eleven
thousand, out of possible $4,000 shares
have accept, the new stock, and there is
40 doubt but by what all will take the addi
tional stock in the new company.
The new company will profit by the ex
perience of the old and be run on paying
basis. The farmers in this vicinity who
we're so opposed to it last spring, are the
very ones v no are the most anxious now te
see il start. No doubt large amount OF
milk can be obtained when the company de
sires to operate the factory here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
SKATING TOURNAMENT.
n. 3. Evans Of Boston STATED on With First
Prizs al Qu.bec.

QUEBEC, Feb. 2.-The carnivars grand
fancy tkating tournament for the champion.
ship of Canada took place today. Four
competitors entered: H. S. Evans,
Boston, Mass; A. G. Stephens. St.
John, N. B.; j. Michaelson. Mont
real, E. DUNES. Montreal The p-o,
gramme comprised 20 figures and eight in
dividual specialties in skating. Three
prizes were provided, but owing to Dumas
and Stephens tieing for third place, four
prizes were given. The winners: First,
Evans. prize gold watch; second, Michael
son, diamond pin; third and fourth, pair
gold sleeve links.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
Mr. CHIlDS DYING.
Change for the Worse Of in Last Night-AII
Hope Gone.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.-Shortly before
midnight the physicians attending Mr..
Childs issued this bulletin: "Mr. Chil1s'
condition has changed for the worse, and is
extremely critical" AT 1915 Mr.. Childs'
physicians issued bulletin saying that Mr..
Childs' respiration became embarrassed at
10, and was steadily growing worse, with
pulse tagging. and his condition is now
bey ond hope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
Railroad and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Advancement Of Trains In Eject Nov,
fOth, 1898.
Passenger Trains Leave Augusta a.
Follows.

GOING GWEDT-S30A A. N. for Lewiston, Farm.
ington, R0cklsnd, Portland, Boston and Montreal; |;
10 10 A. NJ for Brunswick, Lewiston, Farmington
Rockland. Portland and Boston connecting for
White Mountain points and Qaebec; $40 r. n.
for Brunswick, Bath, Portland, Boston; li.0o p.
N. might PuIlmanl every night Tor Lewiston,
Bath, Portland and Boston.
GOING EAsT-i5o A. II. (night expfesO for
Bkowhegan. Belfast, Bangor. Bar Harbof, St.
Stephen, st. John and Aroostook county.
o.S3 A. M.f0r Waterville, ,Skowhegah, Bangor 3.12
p. M.for Waterville. Oakland. North Anson, Bing-
ham. 6kowheean. Belfast. Dover. Foxcsoft, Ban.
gor, st. Stephen, st. John and Aroos
took county; 7.4O r. NJ. (mixed for Waterville
9.H A. n. Sundays only for Waterville and Ban
gOr.
The Might Pullman Train going East at i.So A.
NJ going West at 1l.0o r. NJ, runs every
night, Sunday included. connecting for and from
Lewiston, but not 10 Skowhegan on Monday
mornin g, or to Belfast, Dexter, Or beyond
Bangor Sunday mornings.
The day trains going West at 1910 A. M, and
East at 342 r. NJ, run daily, Sunday included be.
tween Boston. Lewiston. Bath, Bsagor and St.
John.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
TROOPS DESERT.
A Whole Regiment Deserts the
Flag Of Peixoto.
Cana Complains Of Acts Of the For
eign Naval. Commanders.


L,sBoN, Feb. 2.-The British steamer
Orcsna from the west coast of South
America, via. Montevideo and Rio Janeiro,
which latter port she left January 10, ar
rived today. She reports that before she
left Rio janeiro the government forces
made an unsuccessful night attack upon
Ilha Grande. She also reports that whole
regiment of government troops deserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 2.-Pensions have
been granted the following residents of
Maine:
Original Annie l.. Mitchell, Portland !;
Edward McNabb. National Military Home,
Kennebec. Additional, Stephen S. Morse,
Deering, Cumberland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03

DIR. j. b. Hinkle of Americus, Ga, who
for many years was Speaker Crisp's family
physician. was found guilty Thursday of
murder. year ago the doctor and his
SON, who 10 also 4 physician. shot and killed
. professional rival, DIR. Worsham. Be-
tween the men there had been = feud Of
years. The trial Las been regarded as one
Of the most noted in Georgia. DR.. Hinkleis
son was placed on trial on the same charge
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
W00LEN MILLS TO CLOSE.
Old Town Mills TO Close Today-Wages to be
Cut When They Resume.

BANGOR, Feb.2.-The Old Town Woolen
Company will shut down its mills tomorrow
on account of the lack of orders. 1t is the
first time the mills have been obliged to
close for want of orders since starting, five
years ago. When they resume operations
it will be at reduced wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
Guilty Of Horrible Crime.

BosToN, Feb. 2.-Florence Potter wal
this afternoon found guilty of sending
young girls to a house of i'll fame. Report
ers were excluded from the trial in the
municipal court. 1t is understood the judge
thought the case too aggravated for fine
and deferred sentence until Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03

A letter from Cairo was printed in the
London Times Friday. IT says the Khe-
dives outbursts Of temper 'erfify his minis
trs. He takes offence at the most trivial
matters where none 10 intended. His life
conrists Of trivial interests. His chief in
terests are in horses and The building of
palaces and he cares very little for public
questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
fAia-sroam coxlSs.

WASHINGTON, F,b. 2.-For New Eng
land: Saturday, increasing cloudiness; de-
cided warmer; south winds, Increasing in
force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03

Fire Friday night destroyed the Excelsior
Show Case Works at Quincy, ILL.,, with 9
loss of $4,000 and an insurance Ct
Sal 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03

BosroS, Feb. 2-For New England
Saturday, increasing cloudiness; continued
generally fair; southwest winds: warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
ACCOMMODATION TRAlNs.

ruL jaily, Bundays Included rum Sundays only.
Through tickets to California nd all points
South and West may be had of l.. Il. Walker.
ticket agent, Augusta, the only ofteein Augusta
selling via all routes and checking baggage
free OF expense.
PAYsoN TUCKER. Vice Pres. L Genr Mgr.
r. Il. BOoTHBY, Genl Pass. T. Ticket Ag't.
Portland. Nov. goth. 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03

Winslow Bowker. one of Machiss's well
Known citizens, died Friday after short
illness of pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-03
FOR WEAK NERVES
Use HOrsford's Acid Phosphate.

1t 10 particularly useful in making weak
nerves strong. ~ it contains necessary ele.
ments of nutrition for the nervous system,
obtained from natural sources.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
TO PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.

The win of tho Late Andrew '. Kfd-
 ston Admitted to Probate - The Es-
 tate Will Foot Up to About S20O,.
 900. of Which $S5,5OO Goes to
 Charity-The Balance to Go to Re.
 lations.
 The will of the late Andrew J. Kidston was admitted to probate yestsrday, there being no opposition to the prebating of the will. It is believed that the estate will amount to about $eO0,000. The ex- ecutors of the estate are John O. Hollister and Edward 0. Beecher. The public be- quests made by the tsstator are as followe: ., To the Trinity parish school of New Haven,
 To the Trinity church home of New Haven.
 Both of these institutions are connected with the Trinity Episcopal church, of which the de he presented : few few years ago the chime of bells which arc HOW in use in the church.
 To To the % %Bs66eley 5 divinity school of Middietown'
 ssonsy sesety ss the the dsssss of church, of which Barton Mansfield Is treasurer,
 S' To the trustees of the fund for aged and in firm clergymen Of the Episcopal church. &, 5,oc0 To the Domestic and Foreign Missionary States, for the use of the domestic committee of To the Home for the FrIsnd!ess of the city of New Haven, $l GOO. To the General Hospital society of Connec ticut, which is the hospital located In New Ha ven, $5,00O.
 The total amount which the teststor left to the public institutions above named if $35, ,50O Several other legacies arc left te the immediate relatives of the deceased and the residue of tho property is given by ! the testator to the relatives of his deceased | wife, who was Elizabeth Bsscher, g dsugh ter of the late Captain Benjamin Beecher The will was drawn in August, 1889, ani | on May A, 1892, the testator added a coai oil to the instrument whereby he made { oequest to Miss Anna Condron, who hs
 been his housekeepsr for the last twent, years, and in which he gave her the sum O l $1 800. The other legaciss left by the de ceased could not be ascertainsd, but it i l understood that the teststor hsndsomel, 1 remembered his relatives.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
That Art Window

has been an efficient salesman because Ladies who sasr. went to the second floor to price the goods.
 Stamped Center pieces, Doylies, Bureau Covers, Euc ones. Not Ord1nayTly fine. The particular a,t fneness. Then again when we say Fine Embroidery Silks-we mean that especially fine quality found only in Art Departments. Any color and kind without the extra fine prices.
 Inventory took a few re- maining holiday fancy boxes, cushions, etc, and spoiled the prices, (. g., From $I. 50 to oS cents. From $I.25 to 50 cents. Some fancy cov- cred, too. have gone down from $5.9S to $3.eS. From $o. 50 to $4.5o.
 Not few ladies are bring ing their prospective Shams and Center pieces for our own artists designing with Honiton Lace, ready for working.
 Plain Crepe paper, with its multifarious colors, rolls out at the rate of 50 cents a roll.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
DEATH oFENooH HI. somERs.
A We'll Known and Prominent Resi-.
 dent-A Native of Orange.

A We'll Known and Prominent Resi-
 dent-A Native of Orange.
 West Haven was surprised yesterday to learn of the death of Eaoch H. Somers, which occurred at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. MT. Somers has been citizen of the borough for over twenty years, re- siding at the corner of Elm and Campbell avenues in one of the finest houses of the place, having ample and we'll kept grounds, ststusry, fine plants, etc. MT. Somers was born in Orange June 15, 1927, and was the son of Enoch Somers of that place. He re- sided in Orange until seventeen years of age when he removed to New York city and became connected with William Simp- aon in the brokerage business. He finally became member of that firm. He was in business for over forty years, first being located in business in front of the city hall.
 After the building of the Brooklyn bridge the firm moved up town. He gave up his business in 1884 and came to his West Ha- ven residence where he has since resided. He was a most devoted husband and father and leaves to mourn large circle of friends, both in this city and in New York.
 He leaves two half sisters, one of whom is the wife of G. M. Somers, New England travelling agent of the Phila- delphia and Reading railroad, and Mrs. Cady, who resides in Milford. Of his own family he leaves widow and two daugh- ters, Mrs. Dr. Wilson of Bridgeport and Mrs. Harry D. Sutton of West Haven, and three sons, Elmer E Allie D. Vernon. The funeral will be held on Monday at 9 D. m,
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
BOTH LEGS BROKEN.

One Broken fin Three Places-sad Ae-
 cident on Whailcy Avenue Yester- day.
 Mrs. B. Terpenning of 130 East street met with shocking accident yesterday. Mrs. Terpenning was sleighing with her husband on Whallsy avenue near winthrop avenue when the whiffistree broke. MT: Tsrpsn- ming endeavored to hold the horse which had beoom. frightened. Mrs. Ter pennipg was thrown from the sleigh by the sudden stop. She tuck violently against post on the side of the street. Her right leg was broken in three places and her left leg was also broken. Officer Keensn of the Dixwe,l avenne station summoned Dr. -Adsms who, after a short examination or Gered the woman taken to the hospital Mr. Terpenning is proprietor of res. tsurant on For bes place, near steamboat dock, He has e family of five children.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
RecentfOn.


 A most enjoyable reception was held at the reside "e of Rlcasrd F. Lyon last night It wAs given in honor of MT. and Mrs. J. Hsrm, ,nd Bronson of this city. The house was most handsomely decorated and presented an elegant appearance. Among those present were the following: Mics Doolittle, Mrs. John Doolittle, Miss Barnes, Miss Re,sis Cooper, Mia Kate Osborn, Miss Annie Puuder- ford, Miss Mary Miller, Mics Clara Parm- aiee, Mics Grace Ritter, Miss AnnAbsll Bald win, Miss Dslls Pinusy, Mes Lou Curtiss, Miss Annie Treat. Miss Helen Treat, Miss Isabells Foster, Miss El.ie Matthias, Mics Leila Earle, Miss Ella York, Miss Grace Stoidsrd, Miss Gertrude, Mics Cornelis Welch, Miss Edith Munson, Miss McMahoD, Miss Jones and Miss Warner of New Milford; Mes. 0. E Hoadley, Miss Helen Bliss. Mics Mary Twi.chell, Mrs John Hauff, Miss Ssotesbury, Mrs. Albert Xosa; X;sa; Mrs; James ss LyUn; s,, MsssIs s.. Stevens. William Miller, Arthur b. Bussy. Joe Jennings. 0. E Hoadley Sidney Holt, Gardiner Allen, Milton O. Bradley, Thomas H. Bsssett, Harry Hurd Harry Parmelee, Charles WyHe, Wallace Ritter. Kendall, Frank Brown. Psnrose James P. Earle, Albert York, Percy Epp Ter, Harry G. Day, George H. Osborn George Scranton, John Hsuff, Jsmei Lyon, Dunham, A. H. Jennings of New Milford.
 Wheeler & wilson's orchestra of Bridge port furnished musio. Bradley of thi city catered, furnishing fine supper.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
A Pleasant Event.

The first grand masquerade O, the em- ployes of Malley, Neely & Go. was held in Warner hall last night and was signal success. The committees in charge were: Arrangement, E P. Shaw, J. P. Young, J. W. Blake; reception, James Gallagher, O. Jones, J. M. Kiernan, J. E. Downes; floor, T. F. Lynch. 0. A. Lyon, D. s. Mitchell, J. J. Flannigap, M P. Lincoln, W. O. Foster, E. s. Fsncher. Among those present were: Walter Mslley, Miss Jennie Malley, Mrs. Thomas Lynch, Miss Conley, Mrs. McCsrlan, W. o. Hsckett and wife, T. F. Baker and wife, I. Rock and wife, R. o. Groning, Superintendent Flint and wife, MT. Ross and wife and Miss Ross, MT. Myers and wife. Lunch was served to all by the committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
PersOnal.

Personal. Professor Brush starts tomorrow on his trip to southern California. MT. and Mrs. F. w. Johnson of Howard avenue, have arrived in Florida, where
 they will remain until April. Coroner Mix and wife have gone to Flor ida on their annual trip to the land of
 flowers and will be absent about four weeks.
 Miss Blakeslee of George street has as a guest Miss Beatrice Grossith, the youngest
 daughter Of Dr. M. F. Groesith of New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles N. Freeman of
 Providence, R l., are visiting their dsugh-
 ter, Mrs. M. A. Fsrren, of Center street, the annex.
 A. B. Sproul of Wooster street, who has
 been seriously i'll at his home, 79 Kensing- ton street for the past three weeks, is now improving.
 August Schreck, one of our best known musicians, is confined to the house, 727 State street, with a severe attack of inflam. matory rheumatism.
 Rev. W. J. Mutch has been engaged by tho Village Improvement society of Chesh- ire to deliver his popular lecture on the worlds fair on the evening of February IA. Charles Dixon, manager of T. W. Keene, who appears at the Hyperion Saturday night, will be the guest of Richard Price, of 1sS Grown street, during his stay in this city.
 Lester B. Lindsley, retiring master work man of East Rock lodge, A. O. U. w., has been presented by the lodge with fine badge. J. B. B. Ricketts was spokesman,
 MT. Llndsley fttingly responding. D. M. Anderson, associate director, and H. s. Anderson, instructor in gymnastics at the Yale gymnasium, have been called to their former homo in Danielsonville by the sudden death of their mother. Corporal John Scwab and Privates Fl. N. Bishop and H. A. Smith of company, Second regiment (New Haven Grays) have been discharged from service by the adju- tsnt general for expiration of service. Among those present at the entertain ment given by Mrs. Seymour of Winthrop avenue to her Sunday school scholars were Misses Flora Upson, May Lawrence, Mar jorie Palmer, Della Vsulkenburg, Lsurs Munson, Louisa Mack and Louisa Beach. E. W. Cornwall, Yale '92, s. s. S., of Paterson, N. Y., now taking e post eradu- ate course at Yale, Is the author of the very excellent musicsl competition "S Bells," played by Lsnders' band at the junior prom Wednesday night. It Is ded icated to the Pequot association. Among those who made speeches of con- graduation at the banquet at the Roth child-Sonnenberg wedding were Governor
 Norris, ex Lieutenant Governor & E. Ner-
 win, Mayor Sargent, Commissioner Hum,
 Attorney J. P. Goodhart, Dr. 8. H. Chap
 man, Attorney Strouse and many others.
 Among the guests present at the musi.
 cale given ct the Waldorf before New
 York's 400 by Professor N. Steinert of this
 city were Mrs. Whitelaw Red, Mrs. Edwin
 Gould, Afss Louisa MoAllister, Mrs. Fred
 Henry L. Stsinert and Mrs. 8. B. Shoninger
 of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
TubercuIOsia.

NEW LONDON, Feb. A oass of tuber- culosis was discovered here to day, the victim being COW belonging to a farmer in Groton. Soon after the discovery was made the owner notified the State Agricul- tural society and this afternoon Secretary Hyde of the society ordered that the ani- nal be killed. The appearance of the case in this vicinity has caused the farmers to feel anxious concerning the other cattle. So far no other ones have been disccv- ara0
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
Obituary. The late Henry H. Burgess of Stonington

OD1SU0fYs
 The late Henry H. Burgess of Stonington was seventy six years of age. The local paper gays of him: "His sickness was of short duration, and not of a character that suggested fatal termination until few hours before.his death. Deceased had been a resident of the borough for the past ff- ty-five years, and was one of our most trusted and highly respected citizens. In his early years he was engaged in the mer- chant service, making many long voyages from New York and other prominent points. Later in his life he served in the navy for several years After this he be- came prominent resident of the borough and opened store on 8 corner of Main and Harmony streets. A few years sincs he retired from active busi- ness, and spent his declining years in the enjoyment of the competency which represented his industry and frugal ity. He was man possessed of a kindly nature, honest to fault, courteous in his demeanor and Q pattern of strict probity. He was @ consistent member of the Second Congregational church, and steady at tendant thereof, where his voice was often heard in exhortstion and prayer.
 "He leaves @ wife, two children, a son and daughter, and one grandson, as his immediate family, and to them the gym patby of the community Is extended in this, their hour of mourning"
 The deceased was the father of Mrs. J. H. Durrell of 26 Dickerman street, New Haven,
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
A nnIclC NaNAnH

NEW LONDON, Feb. 2.-Tns four masted schooner Mary A. Randall. which arrived at this port to day has iust completed one of the fsstess trips on record between Nor folk, Va, and this port. The Randall made the trip up the coast with cargo of ], 100 tons of coal in just six days.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-03
Connecticut Patents.


 List patents issued from the United States patent office on Tuesday, Jan 30, 1894, for the state of Connecticut. furnished us from the of1ice of Earle & Seymour, solicitors of patents, sss Chapelstreet. New Haven. Conn.
 E. 0. Barton, assignor to Gong Bell Manufac- turing Co.,, East Hampton, bicy cle bell.
 J. c. Bill, Wiuimantic, letof mechanism for looms
 W. P. Blake, New Haven, furnace for roasting ores, two patents.
 J. S. Blinn, New Haven, stopper for mucilsge bottles
 P. Brady, New London, printing press
 G. E. Brush, Danbury, machine for bouncing crowns and rims of hats.
 F. M. Garland, New Haven, package of ammu. milton.
 B. W. Hayden, assignor to Holmes, Booth & Hayden, Waterbury, wick raiser for lamps.
 J. F. Lee, Hartford, bolt gun.
 c. L. Lincoln, Stamford, engine
 W. Mason, assignor to Winchester Repeating Arms O., New Haven, breech loading fire ar n.
 J. J. H. McEvoy, Waterbury, assignor to Anso- mia Electric Co.,, Ansonia, electric bell.
 ea ne, annunciator.
 J. A. Miller, New Haven suspenders.
 E. H. Munson. N .w Britain, connector for cleo tric wires.
 F: H. Richardson, Hartford, telephone trans hitter, two patents. Same. assignor to w. Wood, turret lathe. Same turret machioe for boring cylinders J. O. We;ls assgnor to Bevin Bros. Mfg Co., East Hampton, alarm bell. F. Wheeler, Meriden, mat cutting machine. DEsIaNs W. A. Kelsey, Meriden, photograph mount