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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

At what time are these assets more
needed than when your home or your bust
ness place is swept out by fire.
We can insure your property in the
strongest companies at as low price as
it costs in small uncertain concerns
Think these facts over when seeking in
demnity against Fire or Accidents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
A Distinguished Passenger List

NEW YORK, March 6--The Count and
Countess dc Castcllane sailed for South
ampton today on the steamship New
York. Suites band on the promenade deck
had been secured. John Jacob Aston and
wife are also cabin passengers on the vessel
Others on board are w. Bourke Cochran.
Sir George ErriDgton and wife. Count
Krasicky, Lady Henry Somerset, Miss
Katherine Willard and Miss Frances f.
Willard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Murder and Insurance.

ST. THOMAS, Que. March 6-John Hen
dorshott and William 4. Welter were
placed upon trial yesterday for the murder
of William Hendershott. William Hen
dershott was murdered and $1,000 insur-
ance was collected by John Hendershott,
his uncle, on the life of the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
MAKING Money For Ecuador.

PHILADELPHIA, March 6.-The first as
Segment of "sucre" pieces. amounting to
$1,000 will be shipped from here on
Thursday to be forwarded to Ecuador.
The government of the United States has
a contract with the South American re-
public to coin 800, 900 "sucre" pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
A Matrimonial Tanqle.

BUFFALO, March 6-Minnie Snyder,
who married Lewis Bacon, medical
student, on frolic, yesterday swore out
n warrant for non-support against her
young husband Snyder swears he will
make young Bacon take the girl off his
hands. Bacon will try to have the mar
rage contract annulled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Count pisaarees with Kaiser.

BERLIN, March s. = Count Stellburg-
Werningroid who was last week elected
to the reichstag as q representative of the
Agrarian party. has resigned the presi-
dency Of East Prussia on account of EN-
peror Williams declaration against the
Agrarians. The emperor has accepted his
raeiouatiop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Mrs. Somersers Ears May Tinqle.

CHICAGO, March The statement made
In New York by William f. Hicks, the re-
former, that many OF Lady Henry Somer-
sets houses in London were tenanted by
disrcputable persons Is creating discus
sion that may lead to an investigation OF
the charges. Rev. George II. Mitchell has
been asked to preside at an undenomina-
tional meeting to discuss the matter, and
after due investigation vindicate Lady
Henry Somerset or support Mr.. Hicks irv
his crIsnfle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Seaboard Line Meets Boycott

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The Southern
Railway association charged that the Sea-
board Air line was not maintaining rates
and proclaimed boycott against it on
March /. The Seaboard has now replied
to the boycott with sweeping cut in pas
sen ger rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Death OF Colonel CIendenninq.

GALEsBURG, Ills, March g. Colonel
David L. Clendenning, U. s. A, who
served with distinction during the civil
war, died yesterday ut Oneida, aged 81.
He was one of the military committee that
tried conspirators who planned the as.
sassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
As Viewed BY Harrington.

Drr1IS. March 6-Timothy Harring-
~, secretary of the Irish National league,
So,,s that Morley's Irish land bill lis be-
s"s.,.I If the eyicted tenants which has no
narallel In Irish history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Spanish Tariff Rates Raised.

MADRID, March 6.-Until Dec. 81 next
an additional duty of $50 pesetas. 4.12
pesatas and 9 pesatas, respectively. on
wheat, wheat flour and bran. entering
from foreign ports the custom houses of
Spain and the Balearic isles, has been de-
creed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Million and a Hall More.

WASHINGTON, March q. = The recent
legislation raising all pensioners receiving
less than IS month to that rating will
affect about 10000 cases, and Will involve
mn increase of about II, $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
olney win Be on Hand

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The argument
in the cases involving the constitutionality
of the income tax law will be heard in the
United States supreme court today. At
torney General Olney has announced his
intention to represent the government per-
sonally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Washinqtc n Forecast.

Washington, March 6.-For New Eng
land: Thursday, generally fair, during
Thursday, preceded by local SHOWS, to-
night, in the central portions; southwest
winds; warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Insurance that Insures.
Look at the Record.
For More than Fifty Years. Have the
Companies, Represented by Ma
comber, Farr & Co.,
Furnished Indemnity to the Citizens
Of Augusta and Vicinity. In all
These Years not Company Repre-
sented by Them, Has Failed.
Every Loss Has Been Promptly Adjusted and
Paid. No Patron Of This Agency Has Ever
Been Called Upon to Pay an Assessment.

More Than Half Million Of Dollars Paid in
Losses. Is il not the Part Of Good Business
Prudence il You Pay Out Money for Protec.
lion to be Sure That There is Large VOL
Policy?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Toronso's Murder Sensation.

TORONTO, March 6 Hearing that Mana
ger Pillow of the Montreal Chemical works
of the Hymns Bros. was about to decamp
from that city, the arrest of Pillow and his
wife was ordered. 1t is charged that Mrs
Pillow impersonated Mrs. SIyams in some
OF tho applications for insurance upon the
lattcr's life, with the connivance of her
husband
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

Wednesday, March q, 1895.
Senate called to order by the President.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. George of Gar
diner.
Journal of yesterday read and approved.
Papers from the House passed in con-
currence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

ment to the constitution forbidding the
appropriation or use of public moneys or
ecclesiastical purposes, submitted two re-
ports, majority report being ought not to
pass, and minority report ought to pass,
ON the same.
On motion of Mr.. Spofford of Hancock
both reports We're laid on the table TO be
printed pending acceptance, aud specially
assigned for Tuesday of next week
Committee on interior waters. to which
was referred bill an act to authorize S.
G. Davis, his successors and assigns, to
build wharf in Lake Maranacook, re-
ported that the same ought to pass.
Report accepted Bill printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, March 6.-For New England
Thursday, fair; warmer; variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Reports Of Committees.

Committee on Judiciary, to which was
referred resolve concerning an amend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

Since 1861 ] have been q
great sufferer from ca
tarrh. ! tried Ely's Cream
Balm and to all appear
ances am cured. Terrible
headaches from which ]
had long suffered are gone.
w. j. Hitchcock, Late
Major U. S. Vol. & A. A.
Gen. Buffalo, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Orders.

On motion of Mr.. Spofford of Hancock,
Ordered, The House concurring, that the
time within which the joint standing
committees were requested to report fin
ally be extended to March 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Inland Fisheries and Game.

By Mr.. Maxwell of Androsooggin--
Petition of J. f. Vose and 100 Others that
the fish commissioners of the State be in
.structed to deposit in Sabbatns pond in
Androscogign county, 30, 900 square tailed
trout and sufficient number of white
perch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

Ar.rt,c,. 4. applied into each nostril and Is
acreeahIe. Price SO cents at Druggists or py
mail. ELY BROTHERS, So Warren 81. Ne"
York. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

EI.Y'S CREAM BALM opens ana clean
ANIMATION, Heals the Sores, Protects
the Membrane from colds, Restores tne
Senses Of Taste and Smell. The Balm ID quick
" absorbed and gives relief at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07
Terrible Itching

81 had what the doctors pronounced to
be eczema. 1t was accompanied by Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

BY Mr.. Weeks of Standardization
of G. f. Dillingham; and SO Others against
the enactment of any amendments to the
charter of the city of Old Town which
will change the present mode of appoint
meat of the city clerk. and city marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-07

Continued on page 2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18

house ill-provisioned to stand the siege
OF time.
For awhile she managed to get on, but
at last IL began TO be whispered about
that IL was no Use for anyone to be so
proud; IL was easier for the whole town
TO care for her than for a few neighbors,
and Mrs. Robb had better 20 TO the poor
house before winter, and be done with IL.
Az this terrible ssggeetion her brave heart
seemed to stand still. The people whom
she cared most Tor happened TO be poor,
and she could no logger go into their
households TO make herself OF use. The
very elms overhead seemed TO say "No''
a. they groaned In the late autumn winds
and there was something appealing even
10 the strange passer-by In the look OF
tile little gray house, with Mrs. Robbis
pale, worried face ut the window.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18
NOVEMBER EIGHTEEN.

The Common Council will meet tonight at s
o'clock.
There are new attractions at all the thea
tiers.
Members Of Providence Council, American
Mechanics. Tare to.celebrate an anniversary of
their organization at Tilinghast's.
The Providence and Pawtucket teams play
polo in Infantry Hall tonight.
Professor Carpenter. the hypnotist, begins a
weeks engagement in Music Hall this even.
ing.
There is to be q mass meeting under the
auspices OF the Swedish Republican Club. IS
Weybosset street tonight.
The canvassing OF the voting lists in the
Eighth and Ninth Wards win occur at the
usual hour.
A bazaar undor the auspices of the Ladies'
Auxiliary 70 Sterling Lodge, Knights Of
Pythias, will be opened in Sterling Hall. cor
nor Weybosset and Potter streets, this even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18

the buildings and improvements, for
$500; the same grantors sold the same
grantees lot numbered 20 on the X. q.
Whitney plat, with buildings and i'm
pvovements for $500; the same grantors
by q similar deed conveyed TO the same
grantees lot numbered "a on the X. d.
Whitney plat, with all the buildings
improvements, for $500.
George II. Burnhsm OF Providence sold
TO the Roger Williams savings Fund and
Loan Association of Providence all OF his
interests in two lots on the southerly
Dered 20 and 81 ON the X. o. whitney
plat, with all the buildings and Improve
ments thereon, for $500. =.
John Hicks sold to Walter i. Nichols OF
Rehobotb, lots numbered IL 10 81, 62, ~,
20, 120 and 124 on the Prospect plat, with
also lots numbered %, 81, 81, 80, SO M
80 on Grand View plat, for FLO.
John A. Perry and Althea III. Perry OF
Swansea sold to Adelbert Perry a lot on
Walnut street, with all the buildings ana
improvements, for 80.
The Narragansett Real Estate Company
sold 10 Everett b. Bryant and Nettie H..
Bryant, lot mum tered go OF the Bullock
Land Company No. 2, foI 800.
Albert L. Sutton and Elizsebth A. SUIT
ton gave a bond to convey TO Sephen III.
Barstow, on certain conditions, q LOT OF
land on Taunton avenue, with all I'M
provements, for $3.50.
Mortgage of John N. Sharp and Hattie
Sharp sold to Edwin w. Blodgett of Paw
tucket, lot numbered 8 on the William IL.
Richmond plat with all buildings and
improvements thereon, for 500; also lot
numbered ION the William II. Richmond
plat. with all buildings and improve
ments; also lot numbered 8 on the same
plat, with %buildinsg and improvements,
for 800.
John N. Sharp by John S. Cottrell,
trustee, sold TO Edwin W. Blodgett lot
numbered 81 on the X. q. Whitney plat,
for $40.
Yesterday noon Richard Gamble, a
w~ell-known citizen of this place, dropped
dead in the yard in the rear OF his home
on Maple avenue. Death was due TO heart
failure. He was 81 years of age.
The police made one arrest for drunken
ness last night.
The Primrose Athletic Association will
hold a social in Winchester Hall tonight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18

soul could say nothing. She felt now ~
il her heart was going to break With JOY.
He left her in the rocking chair and
came and went in his old. boyish way,
bringing in his store of gifts and provi-
sions. 1t was better than any dream.
He laughed and talked and went out TO
send away the man 10 bring a ~wagonful
OF wood from John Mander's, and came
in himself laden with pieces of the near
est fence to keep the lire going In the
meantime. They must cook the steak
for supner right away; they must lind
the package OF tea among all the ether
bundles, they must get good fires started
i'm all the bedrooms. Why Mother Robb
didn't seem to be ready for company
from out Westl The great, cheerful fell
low hurried about the tiny house, amt
the little old woman limped after hin,
forgetting everything but hospitality. al
not she a house for John to CONF Dr..
We're not her old chairs and tat IN
their places still? And he remembered
everything, and kissed her as thov stood
before the fire as II she were a z Hs
had found plenty OF hard times but luck
had come at last. He mad struck lnck,
and this was the end OF n great ytGr.
"No, j couldn't seem to write letters;
no use TO complain o. the worst. an ]
wanted TO tell you the best when ]
came;' and he told II while she cooker
the supper. "No, ] WANT goin' TO
write no foolish letters" John lepested.
lie was afraid ne should cry himself;
when he found out how bad things had
been; and they sat down TO supper to-
eother, just rs they used TO do when he
was a homeless orphan boy whom nobody
else wanted in winter weather while
he was crippled and old and could not
work. She could not be kinder now
than she was then, but she looked so poor
and old! lie saw her taste her cup of tea
and set II down again. vita N trcmhliug
hand aud n look at him. NO, 4 wanted
TO come myself" he bids.tred, wiping
hts eyes aud tying TIC, luugb. b,aAndg
20 rtb goihg to have. eyoryfhlh YOU
nssdd 10 mako you comtortdtic long's
you live. Mother IL tbip She looked
ut HIM again and NODDED, hut she did not
even try 10 speak. There was q good hot
supper 7 eady. and her own folks had
come: IL was the night before Thanks
yHR END
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18
Ill.

A dead limb OF one OF the old trees had
fallen that autumn, and poor firewood as
IL had been, IL was Mrs. Robb's own,
aud she had burnt 1t most thankfully.
There was only a small armful left, but
n; least she could have the luxury Of a
fire. She mad a feeling that 1t was her last
night at home, and with n strange reck-
lessness she began to fill the stove as she
used TO do in better days.
ssIt'll get me good an warm she
said, still talking TO herself, as lonely
people do, "an' I'll go TO bed early. It's
comm on to storm.
The snow clicked faster and faster
against the window. and she sat alone
thinking in the dark.
ssThere's lots o. folk ! love-" she
said once. They'd he sorry ! amt got
nobody to come, an, no supper the
night afore Thanksgivin. I'm dreadful
GLAD they don't KNOW And she drew a
little nearer to the fire, and laid her head
back drowsily In the old rocking chair.
IL seemed only n moment before there
was a loud knocking, and somebody
lifted the latch of the door. The fire
shoue bright through the front OF the
old stove and made a little light in the
room. but Mary ~ Rob walked up
frightened aud tewildored. "Who's
there?" she called, as she found her
cruich and went 10 the door. She was
-%corscfUus Of only her one great fear.
''Thcy've come to take me to the poor
house!" she said. and burst i-to tears.
There was a tall man, not Jchn Man.
der. who seemed toll the narrow door
way. Hf.l
ssCome. let me in. - he said, gaily. ats
a coId NIGHT. You didn't expect me-,
did Won. Mother Robt?"
Dear mel what IL IT. she faltered,
stepping back as he cane In and drop
ping Ter crutch. "Be I dreamin'? ] was
a-drsamini about-Ob,, thereI What
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18
NEWPORT NEWS.
Trial of a Wife Murderer--The
New Hospital.
Special to The News.

NEWPORT. Nov. ls.-The trial of James Shea
for the murder of his wife Kate, will begin
this morning in the Supreme Court. This is
the second murder trial Newport has had
within a year, but il is the most brutal ever
known here. On July s, last, the prisoner
kicked his wife in the stomach while she was
in a delicate condition. she dying a short time
after. The kick was dealt on account OF Mrs.
Shea dropping n paper Of nails out Of the
window. Lawyer Callaghan, who some years
ago defended George Thompson, accused Of
killing her child, will conduct the case for
the prisoner. and the assistant attorney-gen.
eraI Tor the State. The trial viii probably
last two days.
The new buildings of the Newport Hospital
were opened today, and the public allowed
to inspect them. Theyconsist Of the Wander
bilt surgical hospital, the gift Of Mrs. Fred W.
Vanderbilt; the William and Martha Little
field hospital. built and endowed by bequest
OF Martha Littlefeld; the Ledyard ward for
women and children, a gift Of friends Of the
hospital, and named after its first president,
the late Henry Ledyard the Henry r.. A.
Carey memorial ward. a gift Of his brother,
Arthur. Aston Carey. These buildings now
equip the hospital for all kinds Of work.
Two more hospital buildings. and an admins.
~tration. building are yet to be added before
the place Is completed.
United States cruiser Name arrived here
on Saturday from GARDENERS Bay and dropped
anchor back of the torpedo station. She at
once saluted the flag of Commodore Wallace.
The Maine is here to receive her torpedo out
1T, which will be placed on board today. The
outfit consists Of eight Whitehead torpedoes,
which will probably be tested before the
vessel leaves for Portland to receive her silver
service.
There was a fire early yesterday morning at
the farm of Nancy Hazard on Ocean avenue,
and the fire department had a run of about
five miles in response to the alarm. The fire.
was in a barn, which was Quilted. Ii is sup
posed TO have been incendiary. The damage
was slight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18

right which ought to Tighten the ssddest
heart, the most indifferent sympathy,
sometimes even this seems to be with
drawn.
So poor old Mary Ann Robb sat at her
window on the afternoon before Thanks
giving and felt herself poor and sorrow
full indeed. Across the frozen road she
looked eastward over a great stretch OF
cold meadow land, brown and wind
swept and crossed by lev bitches. IL
seemed 10 her as II in all the troubles
that she had known and carried before
this, there had always been some hope
to hold, as IL she had never looked pow
erty full in the face and seen its cold and
pitiless look before. She looked anxious
ly down the road, with a horrible shrink
ing and dread at the thought OF being
asked, out OF pity, to join in some
Thanksgiving feast, but there was nobody
coming with gifts in hand. Once she
had been fall of love for such days,
whether at home or abroad, but some
thing had chilled her very heart now,
poor old
Her nearest neighbor had been foremost
OF those who wished her to go to the
town farm, and he had said mere than
once that IL was the only sensible thing.
But John Mander was waiting impatient
ly to get her tiny farm into his own
hands, he had advanced some money
uIou IL III nti tAAItnulNN anu DFtltnntu
that there was still n debt, after he had
cleared her wool lot to ray himself back.
He would pillow over the graves in the field
corner and fell the great elms, and wait.
ed like q spider for his poor prey. lie
had often reproached her for being too
generous to worthless people I'm the past
and coming to be a charge 10 Others now.
Oh, IL she could only die In her own
house and not suffer the pain OF homeless.
ness ana dependence.
IL was tHst at %s,si4set, and as he toutVrd-
out hopelessly across the gray fields,
there was n sudden CLEAN OF light far
away on the Low hills beyond, the clouds
opened in the west and let the sunshine
through. One lovely CLEAN shot swift as
an arrow and Frightened a far cold bill
side where it fell. and at the same mo.
ment a sudden CLEAN 81 hone frightened
tho winter landscape % s>r heart.
There was Johnny harris. . said Mary
Ann, softly. "Hs wasa soldiers son,
left an orphan and dNlonped. Old Johu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-18

A hospital is much needed and must be
built soone or later for the CONVENIENCE
OF those who are unable to procure neces-
sary care. There is scarcely a day that
some of our physicians are not called
upon for some surgical operation and are
compelled to labor under many dIsad-
vantages.
...The foundation for the mansion OF MI.
A. 5. Van Wickle is completed and the
stills are placed ready for raising.
Joseph Gilroy was severely bitten on
the wrist by a dog On Saturday and the
wound had to be cauterized.
Mr.. Walter Graham, formerly OF Bristol,
and now of Mansfield, Mass, spent the
Sabbath here with his friends.
Mr.. j. b. Miller's family left here
this morning for New York.
The funeral OF Miss Harriet Coggeshall
will take place today at 2 O'Clock.
The excitement created on State street
on Sunday evening between six and seven
O'Clock was caused by an Italian named
John Lutte, who was slightly intoxicated.
He was discbarging a revolver upon the
public-street aud was taken into camp by
officer Dimond. This morning he was
fined $40 and costs for carrying concealed
weapons.
Daniel Ryan was arrested for being a
common drunkard. He appeared before
the court ana pleaded not guilty. His
trial will take place tomorrow at 8 o'clock.
Rev. Father Sargent of the Order of the
Holy Cross OF Boston preached at Trinity
Square on Sunday evening. Notwithstand-
ing the Indictment weather, a large sand
appreciative audience was present.
Bristol Commandery OF the . United
Order of the Golden Cross will entertain
their friends this evening at Pythian
Hall. The grand officers will be present.
A scow with a steam engine ana der
rick upon it arrived here on Saturday for
Ingefson * Nash, contractors, who are to