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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The Kennebec- Pawtucket game ut Au-
gusta, Saturday, drew several ball cranks
from this city for the afternoon. 1t makes
a nice trip to leave here at 225 in the
afternoon, see the whole game and return
at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
The Tariff on Grindstones.

EDG'MoNT, 5. d., May IA large col
ony Of Bavarian stone workers have ar.
rived here to reside permanently. They
will be employed in manufacturing grind
stones from the local quarries. The diff
ference OF 10 per cent tariff in favor of the
domestic stone, which is similar to tbe
Bavarian article has driven many who
were formerly employed in work mon
that stone to the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
Interstate Drill onensa-

MEMPHIS, May l2.-The interstate drill
opened at camp Schofleld Saturday with a
oress parade OF the military companies
and bands In attendance, the presentation
VI sponsors and other social functions Of
.ne occasion. Following the parade and
o1ner ceremonies attending the formal
opening driil u great military band concert
was given in the eveaing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
SECRET ALLIANCE


reported between Costa Rfca and the
Rebels In Colombia.
PANAMA, May 12.-Scmi-offical adviccs
received here are to the effect that Costa
Rica has effected II secret alliance with the
rebels in Colombia, by which the latter
are receiving arms and other substantial
support. Costa Rica has long had trouble
with the ruling government in Colombia
as to disputed boundary.
In the event of the success of the robel-
lion Costa Rica no doubt will receive in
return for aid to the rebels recognition
of the claims she has made on the dis
puted territory. The Colombian govern
ment is alive to the danger of this alliance
and has taken steps to offset it. An agent
Is now in the United States and has
secretly been in Washington and New
York arranging for the purchase of large
supplies of arms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
Died From Sunstroke.

LYNN, May 12.-.James McDonough, aged
90, teamster, died here Saturday as the
result of a sunstrokc received on Monday
while at work. McDonough went home
Ill Monday afternoon and on Wednesday
suffered from severe pains which increased
until the physicians, who were called too
late could do nothing for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
Crushed by an Elevator.

LOWELL, May 12-Byariste IeClerc,
aged 3d. was crushed to death by de.
scending elevator in the fremont and
Suffolk mills Saturday. LeClerc was
carrying water into the mill and, passing
through the elevator door, did not notice
the descending elevator. He was instantly
killed. LeClerc leaves wife and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The May number of the "Maine Cen
trail. which has just been received, con-
tains fine half-tone portrait and sketch
OF the life of exAlderman Fri Drew Of
this city. who has been in the employ Of
the Maine Central Railroad since early In
the SOS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
Nations,, League of Musicians

CLEVELAND, May 12.-The National
League Of Musicians decided TO meet
~ext year in Washington Officers were
elected as follows: President, Alexander
Bremen Of New York; first vice president.
ID. II. Messenheirs of indianapolis; second
vice president, George Nachman of Balti-
more; third vice president, Gustavus
koehler of Toledo; secretary, Jacob Beck
Of Philadelphia; treasurer, George Scatch
of Cincinnati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

UNION, Mo-, May l2.-The jury which
lor the past week has been hearing the in
sanity case OF DIR. Arthur Duestrow. the
millionaire. who in February, 1891. shot
tnd Killed his wife and child in cold blood
found him sane. This is the second time
the case has been tried, the first trial re-
suitlng in disagreement. Duestrow. who
pleaded insanity to escape the consequences
ol his crime, will be tried on charge of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

SAN FRANCISCO, May l2.-John A.
Flood, ex-cashier of the defunct Kelly
bank, who in the past two years has been
twice tried for embezzling the banks
funds and twice for classifying his books.
has been sentenced by Judge Wallace To
seven years imprisonment Mt San Ouen-
tin. Flood is accused of embezzling Sl67,-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The two years-o old child of Charles
Dodge was playing in the street on West
ern avenue, Saturday. and was run over
by team. The on y injury sustained by
the little one was the slight crushing of
the toes of one foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Frank Kittredge has about completed
his Old Orchard cottage. and hopes to
move there In few weeks. 1t Is under
stood that he will erect dwelling on one
of the Classical School lots, which he has
recently purchased. L. NJ. Ames has
bought one of the Classical School lots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

are blasting the ledge for the cellar of
Hanson, Webber & Dunham's new block.
moved at single blast about IS tons of
rock. Messrs Bushcy are making excel
lent progress in the blasting, and though
the ledge is close to the street, no acct.
dent has ensued They take great prt :
caution in warning people and clearing
the street for fear Of small flying pieces of
Iock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
Embezzler Pleads Guilty,

Boston, May 12-George H. Wheeler
Pleaded guilty to embezzling 5000 from
Chandler & Co., his employers, of this
city, in the superior court Saturday after
the grand jury had found true bill
against him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The Gun Club is having the muster
field fitted for rife practice and before the
season is over many Of the members will
be excellent marksmen Possibly grand
gunshoot may be arranged for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Sea Moss Farine. Tooth
some, Nutritious, Econom-
ical 25ct. package makes
10 quarts various dessert
dishes. Receipts with each
package. Write for Fairy
Story Book, illustrated.
Buy Farine of allGrOcers,
or package mailed on re-
ceipt of IS cents.
Lyon Manufacturing Co.,
g South Fifth St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Right Rev DIR. Nicely. bishop of Maine,
will administer the Apostolic Rite Of Con
firmation at st. Marks Episcopal church
In this city. this evening. Divine service
will be held at Z. 80 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
The Beautiful Snow.

SORT ROBINSON, Neb., May 1.-The fall
tne temperature of 80 degrees in IL
os Wrought on a snowstorm Saturday
-. urorning which lasted an hour and made
the hillside white. S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Louis NJ. Packer, 90 years old. unmar-
ried, residing at II North Franklin Street
= urt. Lynn, an employee in factory d,
GENERAL Electric Works, lost both hands in
= cutting machine, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Arthur. the 10-years old son of Increase
Robinson. fractured the bones of his arm
while at play in the school yard at the
North Grammar school, Friday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Street Commissioner Whitcomb Is bus
lily engaged in making new sections of
sidewalk and repairing our streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Since the establishment of the Hubbard
Free Library, Is, 600 books have been taken
out and only one of the number has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

weeks longer to further assist the lodge.
1t was vote to leave the charter open for
30 days and give the public the benefit of
the low fees The present membership
of the lJdge Is 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Miss Lillian Leslie johnson will leave
soon for Boston and Maiden where she
will make quite a long visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The Colby second nine went to Oak
land. Saturday, and played the Oakland
Stars, winning after a hard fought game
by a score of IA to 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

L. T. Boothby and wife left on the
morning train, Saturday. for Wilton,
where they passed Sunday with Mr..
Boothby's brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The Pythian Sisterhood will give n so
ciable in their hall, this Monday evening
The usual good time may be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

"2ights, was the subject of Rev. j.
+. Leland's sermon at the Universalist
church, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
HALLOWELL.

The members OF the fire department will
soon have new rubber coats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
WATERVlLLE.

Dan Berry passed Sunday at his home
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The extra baggage car for express has
been put into the day trains No. IL and
No. 81, according to the usual summer
custom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Mrs. f. G. Herrin passed Sunday with
friends In Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

G. W. Pierce, Colby '94, now principal
of the Norridgewock High school, was
calling on friends at the college, Satur-
ilaY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Mis- NJ. J. Robbins of Ballast. who has
been visiting for a few days at l.. T..
Boothby's on Park street, left on the morn
ing train, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Postmaster Thayer and wife left Sun
day, for Boston, for a stay of three or fon
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Prof !. ID. Taylor returned, Saturda
from business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The John b. Hubbard Post Is laying
plans for grand Memorial day observ-
anCe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13
GARDINER.

John d. Mari has bought Of the S. d.
Warren Co, the old Neal house at the New
Mills, and intends to tear 1t down and
erect modern dwelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

]. +. Bunker, Jr.. one of the legal
lights of Bar Harbor, is visiting his
brother, Dr. l.. &. Bunker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

The Saturday night dances in City hall
and Wilson hall are no more, 1t Is under
| stood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Mrs. Virgil l.. White, No. IS Ash
street. has fuchsia with 222 buds and
blossoms ON It,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Miss Alice Clark of New Bedford, is
here visiting Mrs. Charles Wells Of Mid
die street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

M. M. Bailey of Portland, treasurer o
the Portland Y NJ. g. A. was in the city
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

W. Fl. Holmes, Colby '97. passed Sun
day at his home in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

William Barbeau of Portland, was the
guest of +. L. Quincy of the class of 'aS,
at tho college. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Harlan p Ford. Colby '95, passed Sun
day at his home in Whitefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-13

Friday night, L. Bushey s. Co., who
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Nicaragua or Panama Canal.

NEW YORK, July 2.-Ex.Cong-
ressman Luther F. Mckinney, of
New Hampshire, minister OF the
United States of Colon bia, arrived
on the Finance and is registered at
st. James. He is accompanied by
his wife, and visits this country on
his vacation.
To a reporter Mr.. Mckinney
said: "The all absorbing question
in the South American states at
present is the Nicaragua canal.
They want a canal and are looking
to the United States to build 1t. /
am not member of any commits
sion and cannot speak authori-
tatively, but / have studied the
question and have concluded that
the best plan is to complete the
Panama canal"
.If your government could buy
the Panama canal as It stands
today and complete the twenty.
four miles that remain unfinished
1t would be a good thing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Lesson for San Antonio.

SHREVEPORT, La, July AT
the special election held in this
county and city, last Saturday,
voted tax to the Kansas City,
Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad COM
pany, amounting to 1925, 900. This
insures the building of that i'm
portant road to this city during
this year and the erection OF its
general shops here. Sixty-nine
thousand dollars were also voted
to the M. X. and t. railroad to in
duce it to build branch into
Shreveport. This will make
Shreveport one of the greatest rail-
road centres in the south, and in
still new life into all branches OF
business.
Real estate is already feeling the
effects of this great acquisition and
it is only matter OF a short time
when the business and population
of this city will be doubled, by
reason OF this great victory OF pro-
gress. Our people are rejoicing at
the result.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
No Evlctions Made As Yet

PENDER, Neb., July 2.-Yester-
day was the time the war depart
ment and Captain Beck, the Oma-
ha and Winnebago Indian agent,
had agreed upon to begin the evic.
ton Of 800 settlers, who, Captain
Beck claimed, were Illegally occu-
plying the Indian land. The settlers
were in session all day on the res
ervation relating their experiences.
As a result the renters have prac-
tically decided to stand together
and make no leases with land spec
ulators. Up to midnight last night
no report OF evictions had been re-
ceived from the reservation, al
though couriers are hourly expect
ed to come in and announce
trouble.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Converted Into a Cruiser.

NEW YORK, July 1.-The mer-
chant steamship New York, of the
American line, has been inspected
by the naval constructor, l.. F. Fer
nand, who found that she is capa-
BILE OF being speedily transformed
into an excellent auxiliary cruiser.
He says the ship would be dan.
gerous commerce destroyer. She
would carry ten 6.inch rapid firing
rifles, and powerful secondary
battery and she could overtake
anything afioat in the merchant
service except the Campagnia and
LucanIa, of the Cunard line.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
International Cricket.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2.-The
intercollegiate international cricket
game between Canada and the
United States will be played at
Mannheim today and tomorrow. 1t
Is the first match OF its kind and a
great deal Of interest is attached to
it. The following twelve men have
been selected from the Intercolle-
giate association of the United
States, eleven OF whom will play :
From Pennsylvania, s. Goodman,
Jr., j. N. Henry, w. Thayer, A. III.
Brockie, G. g. Guest; from Harver-
ford, j. Lester, G.. III. Lippincott,
A. P. Morris, ID. Adams, @. R.
Hinchman; from Harvard, E. Pool
and p. II. Clark.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
The Bishops Troops on the Run

New YORK, July 2.-Advices re-
ceived from the Herald's special
correspondent at Guayaquil, Ecua-
dor, states that a battle has been
fought with Bishop Schumacker's
forces In Calcota and more than 80
of his men killed. The Bishop was
compelled to abandon the town
after it had been burned. Bishop
Schumacker's troops number more
than 400 men and are now march.
ing towards Quito. Some of the
rebel soldiers who are in pursuit
say that Schumacker's army is
rapidly diminishing because Of
assertions, disease and fatigue.
Many Of his men are declared to
be dying by the wayside. The dis.
tance from Calcota to Quito Is
As leagues. The roads are rough
and broken and the Bishops troops
are marching on foot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Demoralizsd Mexican Rates

NEW YORK, July 2-Negotia-
lions have been begun by bankers
representing large interests in
Mexican railways, looking to the
.re-establishment Of the Mexican
pool, which was broken on June l.
The four chief parties to the agree
ment which was adopted In 1892
are the Mexican Central, the Next
can National and the two "Vera
Cruz" routes, the Interoceanic rail-
way and the Mexican railway. The
two latter are arrayed against the
two former, who broke the pool.
Rates are quoted at ruinous prices
in order to get what business Is in
sight, and as result, general de-
lmoralization prevails.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Song Writer sicily Dead

New YORK, July 2.-Joseph P.
Sicily, the we'll known composer
and song writer, died few days
ago in a room attached to the Char
ity ward of the st. Francis hos
pital, in this city.
Joseph p. Sicily began writing
songs when he was Is years old,
and before he had reached his 21st
year his songs were sung in almost
every quarter Of the land. One Of
his early successes was, "Only Been
Down to the Club" "My Pretty
Red Rose" "The Rustic Bridge by
the MILL" and "Sweet Dreams of
Mother and Home," were all writ
ten by Sicily.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Deaf Instructors Meet.

FLINT, Mich, July 1.-The 14th
convention of American instruc.
tors of the deaf which opened here
today with an address Of welcome
by Gov. Rich, will draw together
about three hundred interested in
this work, many Of them being
educators of the deaf of worldwide
reputation. Among these now
here are DR.. Gallut, president Of
the National Mute college, at
Washington; DIR. Fay, Of the same
institution; ]. l.. Smith, superin-
tendent OF the Minnesota school ;
G. A. Ely, superintendent of the
Maryland school and DIR. Alexan-
der Graham Bell, inventor OF the
Bell telephone.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Reaves Has Not Given Bond.

DENVER, Col, July IA special
from Santa Fe says: In default Of
$4,000 bail, required by United
States Commissioner Pope, James
Addison Peralta Reaves, charged
with attempting to defraud the
United States out Of 100000, has
been lodged In the United States
prison connected with the New
Mexico penitentiary, by United
States Marshal Hall. Reaves
claimed he would be able to give
bond, but he has not yet succeeded
in doing 80.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Racing at Toledo.

TOLEDO, o., July 1.-The sum-
mer racing meeting, pacing and
trotting, OF the Tri-State Fair and
Exposition company begins today,
to run four days. $500 will go to
the winner of the fastest trotting
heat during the meeting II better
than 2:16-the track record. A
like sum is hung up for the side
wheeler who makes q mile in bet
ter than Johnson's time during the
1893 August meeting-2:l2.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
PEIxoTo's LAST WORDS.
Verify South American Politics 10
all Vanity and Vexation of
Spirit

oA voAAsy uho soAdtion VI
Spirit
New YORK., July "a special to
the Herald from Rio Jansiro says !:
Ex-President Psixoto's body is ly-
ing in his own house in Rio
Janeiro. 1t will be taken to the
military church. Congress has
ordered that a public funeral be
held and also that services be held
in memory Of Admiral Da Cana.
Ex-President Peixoto's last
words before his death were :
"What unhappiness."
Senior Hinhero Machado has as
sumed the place at the head of the
extreme Republican party made
vacant by the death of Peixoto. A
correspondent in Moptevideo,
Uruguay, sends word that a tele-
gram received there from Rivera
announces that Saldana Da Gama's
body has been found.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
BANKS AND BANKERS.
LOCKWOOD NATIONAL BANK.
SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.
us. LOCKWOOD. Pres; J. MUIR. JR., Cashier.
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.
Kolb Talks More senslbly.

NEW YORK, July 2.-Reuben A.
sKolb, Of Alabama, leader of the
Kolb political faction In that state
and unsuccessful candidate for
governor, is at Fifth Avenue hotel.
AS to the political conditions in
his state, or the policy which he
proposes to follow In the future,
Mr.. Kolb said that he preferred
not to speak for publication.
-"Business is improving In Ala
sbama," he said, "and il 1t continues
to do 90 1t may have some effect on
the sentiments of the people on
national political questions, such
as the silver question. The price
of iron has advanced $3.50 and
starting today there is to be q
slight increase in the wages of coal
miners. Give ns prices for cotton
and there will be q revival of BUSH
ness that will make the people
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Sons of Veterans.

SYRACUSE, July 2.-The twelfth
annual encampment OF Sons Of
Veterans will be held here three
days, beginning today. Lieut..
Gov. Saxton is to deliver the prin-
cipal address this evening, and to-
morrow evening a fine military
ball will be given. A mammoth
parade Of the Sons of Veterans and
local military organizations will
take Mace.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
French Drop on to Amapa.

NEW YORK, July 2.-Advices re-
ceived by the Herald from Rio ia
neire state the French troops have
occupied the territory of Amapa.
The military authorities there
have telegraphed to the general
government asking for reinforce
ments to resist the invasion.
Members of the Jacobin party
caused several rows In the states OF
Rio Janeiro. There were frequent
fights between Jacobins, naval ca
diets and sailors during the night.
The disorder was finally sup.
ressed by the police.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-02
Another Mysterious Death.

CINCINNATI, July "a. G..
Jenny, who for 20 years has been
the esteemed bookkeeper OF the
Consolidated Coal Co, in this city,
was found dead in the Ohio river
last night. He is highly connect.
ed here, his books are all right and
his home was happy. All this
seems to exclude any other sup
position than criminal violence as
the cause OF his death.