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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16
RUSSIAN TRAITS.
An English Writer Has = Poor Opinion of
the Cars PeopIe

The Russians are lazy and effeminate
In the winter they seldom walk, and when
they do so they crawl along. muffled up
in furs. and do not move with any brisk
ness. Ono sees great many military Of
Ulcers in Moscow. and their want of smart
ness is noticeable. Numbers are always ia
DO seen lounging about the bouleyards
with their hands in the pockets of their
gray overcoGts. These boulevard warriors
do not look very formidable. The Cossacks
are dirty looking ruffians, badly dressed
and mounted on small horses. which are
said to be excellent animals, possessing
wonderful staying power. was told by
an officer that the Cossacks have degener-
ated very Bucb>and have been spoiled by
being turned into regulars. The Cossacks
OF the Don especially have deteriorated,
but those CT the Caucasion regions are fine
soldiers
Ono Of the worst characteristics Of the
russians ia their dishonesty in trade. In
Moscow, even in many Of the best sbops.
one has to bargain for purchases, as a
huch hlgher price than is expected is al
ways asked. In this way foreigners in
MOSCOW no doubt frequently pay three OF
TOUR times the necessary price for articles
In the Same way one has to bargain fol-
everything, and this, in my opinion. con.
stltutes one of the most disagreeable
things connected with life in Russia One
always imagines that one is being swim.
died, and too frequently no doubt the idea
Is not vain one.
That the Russians are a dirty people is
well known. Very few houses have even a
1ootbath i'll them, and although there are
hat he 10
the upper classes, seldom make use OF
them. Indeed l believe the lower orders
are cleaner in this respect Westminster
Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16
Card Of Thanks.

The clubs, through whose invitation
the State Federation of Clubs was held in
Augusta, desire hereby to express their
thanks to the State officials for the use of
the State House, and to those employed
there who gave timely assistance, also to
the fine orchestra from the Insane Asylum
whose services at the reception were
kindly granted by DR.. Sanborn, and to
all others who, by entertaining guests or
giving assistance or money, helped them
to maintain the hospitality of the fair
capital of Maine.
CURRENT EVENTS, UNITY AND
CHINA CLUBS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

When troubled with cough or coiu
c,ve this remedy trial. You Will be
more than pleased with the result IL
viii cure n severe cold In less time than
any other treatment. IL reiieves .ne
lungs, opens the secretions, aias eApeaso,
ation and effects prompt and permanent
cure. There ia no danger In giving ~ "
children for it contains nothing INJURIOUS
ob and so cent bottles for sale by City
Drug Store, Hallowell. octleodfolmr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16
Intended 20 Catch Your Eve.

Don't skip this paragraph because it is
small. 1t is worth reading for it tells about
The pineola Balsam, a certain remedy for
cough, tickling in the throat and the
stopped up feeling in the upper part of
the chest \ simple cough may turn into
something serious if lei alone. Ii ceases
to vex you and to keep you awake o'nights
when you have aliaved the Inflammation
in your throat with Ely's PineOIa Balsam.
The druggists sell it for twenty five cents.
mw&f&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Henry Thing, one of James e. Fuller
clorts gave a coon supper, Monday even
ing. to a party of his fellow employees
Those present were Elmer Folsom Brad
ford Harvey. Fred Wiltshire, Charles Dag
eett. Henry Cakes, Madison KNOWLES anu
irving Gage. They passed most ENJOY
ahle evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

The senior class of mechanical engineer
ing of the Maine State College will go to
Boston, today, to visit tho Mechanics
Fair now being held. Everett G. Glidden, a
member Of that class, is now visiting in
Boston and will join the class there. The
party will return, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

The kennebec Light and Heat Com
pany has resumed operations at the
quarters in the Allen building on Water
street Last night, two motors We're run
ming there, one of the two recently trans
ported to the East side plant having again
been transferred to the Allen building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

IL is rumored that syndicate Of Au-
gusta capitalists have purchased a number
of acres of land on the Augusta road
just north of the Hallowell line and that
streets will be laid out and house lots
offered for sale.-Hallowell News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Patrick Morrissey. while at work on
saw at the Augusta Lumber Cos. MILL
Yesterday morning. met with an untortu-
nate accident. A piece of lumber on which
he was at work fell upon the saw and was
thrown back upon him, intlicting bad
bruises about the body. He was attended
bv Or Frederioks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

1t takes nerve to do It, but Bowditch.
Webster * Co are selling n hot water
bottle warranted until 1900. Their dis
play Of rubber goods is one of the largest
and finest in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Miss Stella Parsons and Miss Eta stan
wood went to Winthrop, yesterday, to at
tend. rs delegates of the Congregations
church of this city, the Sunday schoo
conference now being held at Winthrop
Rev. C. s. Cummings of Augusta, also
attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Miss M. C. Anderson of Woodland
started for Augusta, Monday, where she
expects to spend the winter.
Republican
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

The +. A b. Athletic Club elected thu
following officers, Monday evening
Charles Simpson, president; Charles DICK
son. secretary; Joseph Rancour, treasurer
The club has about 25 members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Mrs Fl. f. Tibbetts went to Boston on
Tuesday boat, and will return, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

ExAttorney General Charles f.. Little
field of Rockland, was in the city, Tues
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Capt. Sam Hatch has sold his rsstau
rant at 63 Commercial street to Mr.. J. u
Fowler Of Augusta, who will hencefortf
conduct it-Eastern Argus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Mr.. s. S. Williams of Augusta. is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. l.. ID. Shepard. -
Phillips Phonograph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

| Mrs. J. B. Oliver of Lynn Mass, who has
been visiting Mrs. G. Nj, Gldden and Mrs.
O. O. Stetson, returned to Boston, yes
| terdaY morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

S. b. Brewster of Brunswick, formerly
proprietor of the Tontine hotel, was in
Augusta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Calais has made a record for herself by
sending four patients to the insane hos
pital within three weeks. There Is fifth
one who may have to be taken to Au-
. st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

| Miss Ida Higgins went to Boston,
| Tuesday, where she will spend the winter
| STUDYING music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

The Gannett & Morse Concern received
yesterday, new 80 horse power boiler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16
MRS. f. II. BEALE, Secretary.

Miss Nellie NJ. Stevens, daughter of the
late Hon. John l.. Stevens. will accom-
pany her mother, who is in poor health,
to Quitman, Ga. They expect to remain
there six or seven months and will be ac-
companied by Miss Maud Gould of this
city. They will leave here, this morning.
All regret the necessity which takes Mrs
Stevens and her daughter for so long a
time from their beautiful home in this
city and trust their trip may be not only
delightful but productive Of renewed
health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

The Edwards Manufacturing Company
received, yesterday, % new looms from
Lewiston They will be placed in No,
mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

No danger of the Troy laundry horse
rusting out with the present business out
look
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Warren l.. Parks of Pittsfeld, was in
Augusta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16
Notice Of Annual Meeting.

Annual meeting of the Howard Benev-
olent Union will be held. Monday eve.
ming, Oct. 81, 1895, at $50 O'Clock, al
the residence of Mrs. Maria Fuller, 12z
State street, Augusta, Maine, for the
purpose of elect!ng officers for the ensuing
year, and to hear report of the treasure,
and other officers, and to transact any
other business that may legally come be
fore said annual meeting,
MRS. +. II. BEALE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

Monday evening, about % couples
friends of Mr. and Mrs. IL. H. HasKeu,
who were married week ago, surprised
them mt their home on the Chelsea road.
The evening was passed pleasantly by
playipg games and singing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16

H. H. Bryant of Waterville, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-16
Railroad and Steamboats,.
BANGOR Z AROOST0OK R. R.

Pullman Buffet Parlor cars between Houl-
ton and Bangor on trains leaving Honlton at
$40 A. NJ. and Bangor at 5o5 4. NJ.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
The

San FRASc1sco. Aug. s.-Answer to
the suit commenced by Charles L.
Fair to test the validity oithe trust by
his fathers will was filed this morn.
ing by Trustee Goodfellew.
The complaint alleged the Trustees
were in unlawful possession OF prop.
erty OF the Fair estate. The answer
specifically denies every allegation in
the complaint, and for cross complain,
alleges the Trustees hold property by
yirtare ofs trust created by the viii
Both viii. are fully set forth in the
GROSS complaint and 80 pleaded that
their validity win coma directly In
question.
Charley Fair intended il Sa wa,
beaten in the attempt to destroy Che
trust clause, to contest the will be.
fore a jury: Goodfellow's answer
brings the validity OF the will directly
in question in equity proceedings and
the whole cause will thus be decided
by the Judge alone.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
cr,.p Favor, SILVER.

Speaker Crisp passed through
Washington last week on his way to
New York, whence he sailed for Eur
oPe. He was interviewed by the Ma
tional Recorder and spoke as follows,
concerning the money question:
The money issue is taking n largo
share OF public attention. but itseems
to me to be entirely unnecessary for
this great nation of ours to go abroad
in search Of credit in order to pre-
serve our financial integrity. l be-
lieye we are big enough and rich
enough to take care OF ourselves. and
wise enough to devise some equable
monetary system which would put US
upon a sound and satisfactory basis.
The silver issue is u very important
issue, and one that must be settled.
I suppose the Republicans will try to
settle it at the next session of
Congress, but 1 fancy that there will
be some divergence in individual
views.
Il will not say that the South is
practically unanimous on the issue,
but it is vary strong, / am told by
gold men that their side is gaining
strength, but we must wait until the
matter comes to an issue before we
can test that.
an my opinion, there is growing
constantly an idea that we should
have an increased use OF silver in our
monetary system; that there is not
gold enough to give us the currency
that We absolutely need. Under the
present system gold is constantly
being drained FROM the country. A
change should be made
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
Tho Durrant Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8.-When the
Durrant trial a resumed this morn
ing the defendant swore to a pile OF
affidavits. Then Attorney Dickinson
for defendant Durrant asked the
court to issue citations for the editors
and city editors OF the Chronicle and
Examiner and for j. p. Barrett, a re.
porter for the latter.
Judge Murphy agreed to their eta.
ton for contempt OF court in inter.
viewing and publishing interviews
with Brown and Nathan.
Attorney Dickinson eaid he would
like further time to prepare afidavits
asking for n citation for the editors OF
other papers, who also had violated
judicial orders in talking OF the chse
to the jurors. Nothing was said Of
the jurors for answering the reportere'
Questions, neither was Juror Brown
given any opportunity to make a Per.
sonhl explanation. which he snid yes.
terday he was prepared to make re,
garding himself when tho court would
hear him.
AZ the close Of this mornings ses.
sion another Juror was secured in the
person of F. P. Hooper, a lumber
merchant. This makes eight sworn
jurors, including Brown.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
The Boss Snake story.

y most remarkable affection. and
II calculated to make ones flesh
creep. has long been endured by an
old lady OF the WILDLY neighborhood
near Columbia s. G. The lady's
name Is Phoebe Brown. and
for more than one-third OF a cen.
tury has carried a live snake
under the skin Of one Of her arms.
How the reptile found Judgment in
such a peculiar place is rs much Of a
mystery to Mrs. Brown as il is to the
hundreds OF people who annually Wis.
1t her for the purpose Of viewing the
spot where the unwelcome lodger lies
encysted. When tho lady first motto.
ed the bow shaped welt on her arm II
was not Tor than two INCHES long, or
larger in diameter than u pin. But
during the years that il Inns safely
nestled i'll her flesh. absorbing the
woman's blood, it has grown from a
mere thread to be u snake moro than
a foot in length and rs large as n lead
pencil. The eyes OF the hideous crea.
turc are plainly visible through the
skin and the scales can easily be felt
by rubbing the finger upon the ridge
that is formed by the serpent's
body.
Physicians pronounce it a most re.
markable freak, and have e~ndeayored
without success, to prevail upon the
old lady to have it cut out.-E3,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
south Eastern Nevada.

According to the Reno Journal
quite a mining revival is taking place
in White Pine and Lincoln counties.
In Robinson district, in which Ely is
situated, the Chairman mine is de-
veloping into a bonanza which will
make Robinson one OF the great min.
ing districts OF Nevada. There is an
immense body OF gold bearing ore in
the mine and tho company is now
running q tunnel to drain it.
DeLamar ia one OF the liveliestmin.
ing camps on the coast. The mines
are producing well and gold bars are
shipped every week. The camp re.
minds one OF the days Of 40. There
arc five general merchandise stores
and seventeen saloons in the town
and everybody is busy as thcre is en-
ployment for all. A gentleman from
south eastern Nevada says that he Is
confident that that portion Of Neyads
has passed the crisis, and when silver
Is restored to its old standard, as III
firmly believes it will be in the neai
future. White Pine. Lincoln and N.Y.
counties will have q population o
100000 and II home market in tbt
mines for all that the farmers pro
Auce.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
No Blood I'm Him.

The human puzzle struck WASH
ington the other day. His name is
Nixbeno, OF Harry Beno, OF Port Of
Spain, Trinidad, and he is en- route to
New York, where, he declares, he has
been offered S25,0 900 and a ticket back
to Cuba for letting the doctors ampu-
tate his left arm in the interest OF
science. The human puzzle is a
short, stocky, looking knight OF the
road, and his great specially is selk
torture and mutilation. He sticks
pins and needles into any part OF him
he can reach, and he is decorated all
over with scars inflicted by obliging
individuals who Mt his request hnve
experimental on him. Tho puzzle
says he has no physical sensibilities
and n o blood in his body. This last
is very thoroughly disproyed by u
strong, healthy pulse at the wrist, hut
the former one might believe from
the fact that he sticks darning needles
through his tongue and hat pins
through both sides OF his jaws, while
he invites anyone who is interested
and skeptical TO run a long bonnet
pin through his biceps or his leg or
any part OF his body they choose.
He has n hypodermic syringe nee.
die that he has fixed up for a cigar.
ette holder, and this he thrusts
through his windpipo and smokes Il
cigarette with his mouth shut. He
declares that ho docs not mind being
burned and shows p number OF scars
which no says are from recent %elcetri.
cal experiments. Tho puzzle Ia Shy
n third finger on his left hand. This,
no saye, was amputated In New Or.
leans just TO chow that he would not
bleed, and the proposed amputation
which hc says is TO take place at
Bellevue Hospital In New York will
be the contamination OF n long and
interesting public career. After that
the puzzle feye be Yill walk back to
New Orleans on stiliH Tor a wager and
call for Cuba to enjoy IN nm aAluont
old age the fruits Of his youthful
travel and adventure. Reno says
that he is n half caste spaniard, his
mother being "an Englishman,' but
he looks the plEe article OF Bowery
A~mericanism and bears on hip Brm a
number OF patriotic omblcns ip tot:
t0oipg, National Recorder.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
The c.ttsrhus wr..s.a.

SYDNEY, IN. s. Wy Aug. Sword
was received here this morning Of
the wreck OF the British steamer
Catterhun. Particulars are somewhat
meagre,
The steamshiy, it appears, was
wrecked ON the seal rocks off Cape
Hawk yesterday morning during a
gale. The passengers who numbered
seventy, Of whom fifty.fve were Chi.
nese, werc asleep when the ship
grounded. Only three European pas
seners and the second mate were
saved, and the others are missing, but
it is believed possible that they sue
ceeded in taking to the boats and
were blown out to sea, and may be
heard from later.
A tug which has returned from the
scene of the wreck OF the British
steamer Catterhun saved some OF the
passengers and crew. There is now
but little doubt but that sixty persons
were drowned, OF whom forty.six
were Chinese.
Second Officer Langfar, who had
the watch on deck at the time Of, the
disaster, states that the night was
very dark, and suddenly the steamer
experienced a terrific shock and
foundered in a few minutes after.
wards. Tho Chinese made a rush
Tor the boats, but only n boat.load
reached shore;' The missing sixty
passengers include twenty women.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
should be investigated.

The Commissioners at their last
meeting ordered tho Auditor and
Treasurerto apportion certain money
paid into the county treasury under
protest by the Central Pacific Rail-
road Company. For the information
OF the taxpayers. we will state that on
November %, 1889, the railroad com
pany paid under protest the sum Of
s977.T. taxes due upon the assess.
ment of unsurveyed lands in 1899.
As tho District Attorney Of Washoe
county n few months ago, collected
judgments against the railroad CON-
pany for delinquent taxes on unsur-
yeyed lands for the years 1887 and
1888, the question naturally arises
why the unsurveyed railroad lands in
Elko county were not assessed IL
1878. Had they been there would
be more money now in the county
treasury. The next grand jury might
investigate the matter and find ont
why these lands were not assessed in
1887 and 1888. The failure to assess
them has cost the State and county
nearly $1,000.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
Tom Fitch.

Colonel Tom Fitch is one OF the
men born lucky.
Not long ago lie had left to him Il
property in st. Lonis that nets him n
large monthly income. And now,
while enjoying himself ut a German
watering place, what does the lucky
Colonel do but find ono OF his old.
time Nevada bonanza friends. several
times a millionaire, without relatives
and dyingH And what does the
friend do but make n will in Colonel
Fitch's favor and then peacefully
passed awayH
Colonel Fitch will return to Ari.
iona shortly from his vacation and
will make very extensive investments
in Phoenix, where he expects to end
his days, which tho Republican hopes
muy be many. , Wo congratulate both
Colonel Fitch and Arizma,& Arizona
Republican,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1895-08-11
...i..lo..n. fr.e..Al.r.
STATE OF NEVADA,
CouNrY ~ EIYo s.

L " " VT 6hAOS Wv
Tho Board Of County Commission.
es met Monday, July 9Th pursuant
to adjournment. Preeent-Stanley
Rigsby, Up. w~oolverton and A. NJ.
McAfee.
The minutes Of the previous meet
ing yer read and approved.
The following bills were laid over:
MI Coles for SOL; s. w. wilker-
sons for 1850; and all scalp bills.
The Board hereby authorizes j.
EgEen. County Assessor. to return
the money collected from H. Hawk
ings by mistake and cancel the re-
ceipts for the same.
By order Of the Board the Treasur-
er and Auditor are hereby authorized
to transfer from the General Fund
the following money, to-wit: Into
the INDECENT Fund $3.50. 81 and into
the Lamoille Road Fund s24.
The following officers reports were
examined. approved and ordered
6led: j. Eggers, Assessor; E. Bilkey,
Auditor; John Henderson, County
Clerk; j. NJ. Natter, Sheriff and Jail
Iee; w. H. Armstrong. Hospital Stew.
ard; and R. A. Shearer, Justice OF the
Peace
Upon motion Of Thomas Harrison
and John Scobie, the Board hereby
orders that the said Thomas Harrison
and John Scobie be released as sure.
ties on the bond OF George BarthoIo-
NEW as Road Supervisor OF South
Ruby Road Distinct. and the said
Bartholomew is hereby ordered to
file a new bond with the County
Clerk at or before the next meeting
Of the Board.
According to an order Of the Board
and to advertisement made the fol.
lowing bids for the construction Of a
county high school, duly fled with
the County Clerk, were opened and
examined and were as follows: G. E.
Clough, of Reno, s9,419. ss,Ol9 and
$685. W. Fisher, Of Ogden, s9,75O
and $4,000; Willard & Stewart, OF Salt
Lake, s1l,578; George A. Graves, Of
Ogden, $3.50; and George Gilmore &
Co., of Elko, s9.225.35. All Of which
were accompanied by certified checks
for 6 per cent, of the amount bid, *
ceptmg that Of George A. Graves,
which was not accompanied by a
check at all. And, after due con-
s%ideration and discussion, upon the
motion of Mr. Woolverton, seconded
by Mr.. McAfee, the said bids were
ordered rejected on account OF theil
high character. and the Clerk was or,
dered to advertise again for bids To-
80 days, as before, for the construc
ton OF n county high school to b,
built according 10 the original planI
and specifications Of +. S Allen, nov
on file in the Office Of the Count,
Clerk.
The money in the county treasur.
was counted and found!to agree will
the Treasurer's and Auditors ac
counts.
1t Is ordered that the Treasure
and Auditor apportion the none
paid into the county treasury by tn
Central Pacific Railroad Compan
under protest, for taxes for the yea
1889, on unsurveyed lands, among tn
various county funds.
No further business appearing tn
Board adjourned to meet Scptembe
9, 1895.