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The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1895-02-04
THE MONEY ISN'T THERE.
a Pickpocket Who Was Foolish Enough
Tn Steal a Jadv's PociSetbook

a Pickpocket Who Was Foolish Enough
to Steal a Lady's Pocketbook.
81 Just swiped leather, jim, ;" said
a pickpocket to another of his profession
as he came across him sitting on bench
in Union square.
"Wus it one O. them purity ones what
the women carries round de street in
der hands?''
Eyes, I swiped it up on Fift' avener
when she wus lookin inter er windy, "
''If yer'd been in de bizniz as long as
l hev, yer wouldn't er took it. ~
why?
'Tain't with it. I"
ga Teller might strike er big haul,
though, that way some time.
''Not on yer life he wouldn't. I've
swiped a load on 'em, an never got
one yit that could git beer out on.
Dey don't carry money in dem feathers
Dey's only er bluff Try dat one yer We
got and see if it'A emmy good. /"
CHANGING about him warily to make
sure that no one was watching him, the
pickpocket opened the purse. He found
three samples of silkoline, a patent
glove buttoner, card advertising To-
tion for removing blaokheads from the
face, sheet of flesh colored court plas.
ter, some samples of sorim and Madras,
a list of prices of carpets, circular
showing an illustration of patent hose
supporter, card of small safety pins.
two slabs of chewing gum warranted
to cure dyspepsia and card bearing
her address and instructions to take her
there if she met with an accident
That's all dere is in it, said the
man who had "swiped" the pocketbook
as he turned it upside down and shook
it, with a look of disgust on his face.
Didn't 1 tell yer, remarked the
other. GIVE 'swiped' dem things till
I'm Tired. Dey IRE all de same. De wo.
men don't carry nothin but trash in
'em. De money amt dere. neverl"--
New York Herad.
The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1895-02-04
Harper's Weekly
Tn 1898.

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treated the Chicago Railway Strike and the
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1t was able TO throw on Korea the instant at
tention was directed to that llttle-known
country, are examples OF It's most 0oundless
resources, JULIAN RALPH, the distinguished
writer and correspondent, has been sent to
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The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1895-02-04

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The Evening dispatch. [volume] (Provo, City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1895-02-04
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
THE COMMISSION.
President Hard at Work in
Selecting Members.
Politics viii Not Be Considered in
Selecting the Members.
Each Will Command Respect and Confidence
Of the World

\ Washington, Dec. 23.-The Venezuela
boundary comm ission will probably not
De announced by President Cleveland uu-
TIL the latter part of this week, or the first
para OF next week. II will consist most
likely Of three members
The Presidents aim is to put on the
commission only such men rs will inspire
respect and confidence on both sides of the
Atlantic, and whose requirements will be
acknowledged by the world Of statesman
snip, science and letters
In making the selections. men with
whom politics is simply an incident and
not a profession. will be preferred. and one
close TO the President is authority for the
statement that probably not single name
So far mentioned will be found on the
commission.
The President, il is known. is searching
the universities and colleges of this conn.
try for suitable men. The high standard
the President has set for the commission
restricts the circle from which the mem
BEES can be chosen. and in this sense
simplities his work
Secretary Olney is in daily consulta-
ton with the President on the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
AN APPEAL
For Immediate Donations to
the National Red Cross,
That it May Sail This Week With Aid
for Suffering Armenia.
Boston aske@ for $50. 900 and Country Mus,
Furnish Millions.

Boston, Dee. 93.-Rcv. Judson Smith.
d. D.. secretary OF the American Board.
has furnished the following.
Appeal 10 the people Of the United
States:
Letters from Turkey and personal
communication with the officers Of the
Red Cross, impel line to make an appeal tn
the people of the United States. The
multitudes of the suffering and perishing
In Armenia have not been in the least OK
aggcra'od, and their distress daily deepeps
Whatever is done Tor their help must he
done NOW or it will he too late The de.
mand Is Imperative for large sums TO be
sent Immediately on their way,
The National Red Cross has publicly
announced its readiness to undertake this
work If relief The Red Cross cannot
move In this work until II has sufficient
funds with which to make beginning.
and these funds ought to be- instantly
placed AT its disposal.
VIII not Boston. without DELAY. nv
large gifts set the pace for the country in
this matter and put sac, 600 at once at the
command of the Red Crussy The expedi.
ton can then he on the way before the
week ends, and the ministry of relief
which II Is 20 render will he promptly be
gun What do the mon and women of
Boston says What response shall be- made
by the United Statess'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
STRIKE SETTLED.
The Philadelphia Street Railroad Men
Gain Practically Nothing,
Lose a Weeks Pay and 1900 Of Them Are
Out OF Jobs.

philadelphia. Dec 23-After lasting
seven days, the ruinous strike of the
motormtn and conductors Of the Union
Traction Co. came 10 an end tonight by
the employees accepting the terms of the
company. The men struck for WORK
ing dag of 10 hours, So a day and recogni-
tion of the Anal gamated Association OF
Street Railway Employees. The old EN-
ployes are TO present themselves for orb,
tomorrow morning.
The only point partially gained by the
men is the unofficial recognition of their
association. On the other points for
which they struck they gained nothing.
and are worse off by week salary and
the occupation of places of 1900 of them.
The 1900 new employees will have pre-
ference in the runs of cars. All the 1900
new men will not remain here. as the ma
jority of them We're simply supplied dur
ing the strike by contractors. Some 200
or 300 new men willremain permanently
The four men arrested, Tuesday for
smashing car windows were tried, today
and found guilty Judge Gordon sentenced
three to two years imprisonment in the
penitentiary and one TO IS months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
THE WHITE SQUADRON
VIII Not Proceed to Vicinity of tn
Venezuelan Coast
Until the Ba.tleship Texas is Ready 10 Add
Her Strength.

Washington, Dee % Secretary Her
bert spent an hour with President Cleve-
land at the White House, this morning,
presumably consulting with regard to the
future plans Of the North Atlantic squad
ron, the departure Of which on a cruise of
evolution, which includes the near vicinity
of the Venezuelan coast, has again been
postponed, as "a result of Il conference be
tween Mr.. Herbert and Admiral Bunce
yesterday.
After coming from the White House
Secretary Herbert declined to say any
thing about the future plans for the
squadron. 1t is undoubtedly true that it
will not sail until the Texas has joined
them, provided that the steam trial trip
of that ship is NOT too long delayed and is
successful.
The Texas is undergoing official inspcc
ton at TompkinsviIle :. | f, and on the
conclusion of this will he subjected to re
pairs which may take 10 days.
The Maine today, arrived ut Tompkins-
vile, where she will take on board sup
ply of ammunition and then sail for
Hampton Roads to join Admiral Bunce.
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STEPNIAK KILLED.
Accidentally Struck by a Train at
Chiswick, Eng, Monday.


Lnndon, Dee % scrglus Stepniak.
the well known Russian refugee and au-
nor, was accidentally killed at Chiswiok.
this morning He was going to visit u
friend near his home. To reach thie
friend house he was compelled To cross
the railway track, which here crosses at
grade. As he stepped on the track, n train
came along and struck him. Death must
have been instantaneous
He wa born IN 1871 ut Hadjatch. GOV
ernment OF Poltawa, and came uf "A semi
noble family descended from the Cossacks
Of Little Russia He studied mt K,of
from 1859 TO 1868 and published several
works prohibited by the government.
In 1870 he became professor of ancient
history Ia the university OF Kien, but was
removed hy the government three years
liter. His criticisms on tho system pnr-
sued by Count Tolstoi, one Of the minis.
tiers Of justice, led to his exile in 1876.
He went to Geneva and settled there,
producing popular writings in the Little
Russian dialect He worked hard for the
Of equal political rights for
all the people in Russia, and declared
against Socialism ~ well as absolutism.
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The pressure has
fallen in the past i hours in all parts of
the country except oregon. \ Gepres sion
of great depth is central in Assiniboa.
Centers of high pressure exist on the mid
die Pacific and south Atlantic G. asts. The
temperature has risen in the North ives,
and fallen III Texas Little change has
occurred elsewhere Light rains are re
ported in the central Mississippi and Ohio
valleys and lower Lake region.
Fair and slightly warmer weather is in
Dictated for the south Atlantic, and partly
cloudy weather in the Middle and Mort b
Atlantic states. The conditions remain
somewhat unsettled in the central Missis-
sippi and Ohio valleys, bu6 occasional
showers are indicated in these districts
ana Lake region
Fair weather will prevail west of the
Mississippi with slightly higher tempera
tur2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
IN THE HOUSE.
Speaker Divides Contested Election
Cases Among Committees.
House Decides 10 Remain in Session I'll
Relief Measure Is Passed.

Washington, Dee. 23-Thcre was 2
fair attendance at today's session of tn,
House. Tracy, Rep, Of Missouri. WIS
appointed tn the naval affairs committee
in place of Hart, Dem. Daniels, Rep. Of
New York. chairman Of the committee on
elections offered . resn utton Authorizing
the appointment OF clerk for each Of tn,
three branches Of the committee. aud an.
thorizing the committee to sit during tn,
sessions Of the House. Agreed to-
The contested cases were distributed hy
the Speaker the first nine going to com
mittee No l, IL to committee No
and the remainder to committee No. 3
DinRley, Rep. Of Maine, chairman Of
the ways and means committee. stated
that the concurrent resolution providing
for holiday adjournment, with the Sen
ate amendments, had been considered by
the ways and means committee at It's
meeting, this morning and it unanimously
de 'ided, in view of the request contained
N the President : message, and under all
other circumstanc :, that it would not be
appropriate to take a holiday recess until
some measure of relief had been considered
by the House
he committee had now such a measure
under consideration and he hoped by
Thursday to be report it to the House. All
the absent members have been telegraphed
for, and he hoped that they would all be
present on that dey.
On motion of Aldrich, Rep, of Illinois,
the chairman of the committee on ac-
counts a resolution was agreed to direct
ing that committee TO designate what com
mittecs should be allowed clerks
Ga motion of Dingley. the House adj
journed until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
PRESS COM N TENTS.
The Man for The Place.
(Ncw York Press }

There is no man IN the United States
who er joys larger measure OF public con
iidence and respect than Mr. Dingley. the
new chairman of the ways and means
committee IT is scarcely extravsgant to
say that he knows more about the public
business and the machinery by which IL is
conducted than any other man in the
country. Naturally student of affairs,
equipped will two faculties not often seen
IN the same mind-a wonderful memory
and ready ability to give practical
effect to his informant ion -Governor Ding
lty has had just that long and thorough
experience which fits him perfectly for tho
great task that has been committed to him
and which iustilics the public belief that
be will perform 1t wisely and promptly
He has been for go years member Of
Congress. He has rived on every one Of
the great committees Of the House. He
participated in the construction Of the
Mckinley bill, and in placing him ut the
head Of the ways and means committee
Mr.. Reed acted sagaciously and in the
public interest. A Associated with him are
some Of the strongest men In the House.
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WILKES.

william Roderick, the 17-years-old son
NJ I,vi Roderick of Bath, attempted
VI r,mit suicide, Sunday, by hanging
" Vas was nearly dead when discovered
IL IS thought the would be suicide is men
AZ M. daranged. brought about by exccs'
siye cigarette smoking, -
rohn Marvin Mc6raw who prooao'.
III. shot himself at Fall River Satur
day. while out of WORE anu nv pbe will
formerly belonged at sae' p psf. sac ooo
Of some relatives he bad n'eh ieie .sD,uy !;
which would come into ms posse Gnon;n =.
two wears. when he was 20. MIS-, MS, uo osa m,
s~,ected to see HIM home SATURDAY s', "a
mo Dispatches say Mc6raw ca'i"'' "
cover.
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Mr.. BEACH S IDEA
Is 10 incorporate The Monroe Doctrine Into the
International Law.

Washington, Dec 23-Mr. Beach of
Ohio, will, tomorrow, introduce into the
House bill authorizing the President Of
the United States 10 invite the govern
ments of the other American republics to
appoint plcuipotentiaries with fun powers
to meet in conference in Washington
within year from the approval of the act,
for the formal acceptance and declaration
of the Monroe doctrine as a principle of
international law.
The bill names the secretary Of state a.
the plcnipotentiary for the United States
and appropriates $50 600 for the expenses
cf the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
MAINE COAST DISASTERS.
Schooner Ashore at Fox point-Ano,her Leak
ing at Sedgwick.

Kenncbunkport, Dee. 23.-rhc schooner
Nellie King, Captain &. Nj. Davis, 81
tons, bound east, ran ashore on Fox Point,
at ? o clock A. NJ, and remains. She is
light.
Scdawick, Dec. 24-Thc schooner New
Boxer, Captain Hart, from Boston for
SargntvilI, Me, has put in here, full OF
water. Her cargo consists Of 125 barrels
of flour, 500 bushels of grain, 100 bags of
meal, 200 sacks Of feed, - bags of wheat
and other merchandise all of which is
badly damaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24

For some months past there has been
some talk of forming Rebekah lodge in
Skowheagn, and, last Friday evening, at
l. O. O. + hall, 1.-The first steps were taken,
The nomination Of officers was inside
Mrs. c. V. Richards, noble grand. her
supporters bring Mrs Crowell and Mrs.
Il. W. Brown; Mrs. Frank Bickford, vice
grand, her supporters being Mrs 4. ID.
Baker and Mrs K. H Pul-ifer; secretary,
Mrs James Lumsden; treasurer, Mrs.
NJ. l.. Mari; chaplsili, Mrs Harry Dins-
more. These officers Will he installed in
January and the lodge organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
FIRE AT LEWISTON.
About $4,000 Damage to McGiIi-
cudy Block and Occupants.
0'Connel BrIs.. Gents furnishings. and An
ihoine. IewelIer. the Losers

Lewiston, Dec 23.-Firc broke out, to
night, in the block on Liston street owned
by John McGillicuddy The two stores
we're occupied by O'Connell Bros, gents
furnishings, and A. W Anthoine, jewelry
The upper part of the building was com
pletely burned out and the lower floors
flooded.
O'Connell Bros. stock was valued at
$500, and is nearly ruined; insured for
81 BOO AnthOine's goods were mostly re-
moved in damaged condition. His loss
is some $1,000; insured. The building is
damaged about $1,000.
The fire started in the rear Of O'Con-
nell Bros. store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Pensions nave
h,or Granted residents OF Maine rs FOL
lows: m.
Warren Buclllin. Auburn. lncfea,e'
Joseph B. Dow, tarmihg'oh' n ne's,ue,
Thomas Fanuing, Lubec. oflg'nhl
widows. etc, Mary Berry, Lisbon ra,,s
minor, of Delner Harris, Mechanic ram
MARY f. Hubbard, kcnnebuh5 beac !,
Amelia :. Gates, Belfast be'sey r.
eastman, Gorham; Edna f. Spauiaihs'
= nnth Snrngiield
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ZEIT0UN BOMBARDED.
Turkish Tro3ps Make Fierce Attempt
to Regain the City,
Armenians Make Desperate Resistance and
Are Sill in Possession.

London, Dee. ga dispatch to the
Central News from Vienna says that the
Turkish forces YESTERDAY, bonn hardcd
/eitoun. which was captured come time
ago by the lnsurEent ArmcDians, and
later st0rmed the place. The Armenans
made n desperate r. sistarce and be strug-
gle was most furious. The losses on both
sides were heavy, and the troops were an
able TO take the city The Armenians are
-till retaining p1sse ssion, and the fight
ing, according TO The dispatch, ia stiIl go
ing on.
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MAY NOT HAVE II.
What Proof or Information Can She Give I
She Has None

London. Dec 23.-Thc Daily News dis
cusses the prospective labors OF the Ven
czuean high commission. It says:
The commission viii not. Of course,
invite communications from Grcat
Britain, but should Ambassador Bayard
require further Information tending tn
elucidate nur case. we feel sure that it
will not be withheld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
TO REDUCE EXPENSES.
Appropriations Will Be KEEP, 10 Lowest Poln'
By the House.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Mr. Cannon Of
Illinois, chairman Of the House appropria
tion committee today. stated that the
appropriations for the fiscal year woula be
reduced to the lowest limit consistent with
the needs of the public service.
He explained that this did not mean q
" CHEESE pairing policy. but that no APP
pr0pIiatioBs would be made for new work
which could by any possibility bs POST
poned until DE national finances arc In
letter shape
Where new work is vitality Necessary,
the appropriations would be made for n
even il bombs had To be sold to procure
he means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
IT DESERVES 1T.
Chicago Board of Trade CongratuIates
the National House
On Prompt and Patriotic Response 10 Presi
dents Appeal for Help.

Chicago, Dec. 23--The Chicago board
of trade, today, sent this telegram to
speaker Reed:
eve congratulate the House of Repre-
scntatives of the United States upon the
prompt and patriotic action To relieve the
treasury as requested by the President of
the United States.
Messages We're also sent all over the
country to the leading boards of trade and
chambers of commerce, requesting them
to follow the example set by Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-24
FELL FROM BOAT.
Drowning Accident at Barter's
Island, Sunday Night.
Suicide of Miss Mary Stetson of Au-
burn--Cuts Her Throat.
Railroad Bridge at Pennington Badly Damaged
by Floating Ice.

Boothbay Harbor, Dec 23.-G. Jacks OF
Liverpool. England, about 80 years Of age,
was drowned, last night, at Bartcr's island
He left Fred BaIters fish vessel ia a
small boat for the shore. Cries were
heard, but in the darkness and distance.
assistance could not reach him
This morning, the overturned boat and
clothes bag were found on the shore.
Tonight, the body was swept from the
bottom at Campbell's cove
He left the schooner Sadie Corey, yes
terday, at Wiscasset to go scallop fishing.
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GOLD RESERVE. S67.5OO.OOO.
But President is Gratiied al Signs Of Re-
turning Confidence.

Washington, Dec. 23- The withdrawal
Of s 500, 900 gold at New York, today, re
duced the treasury gold to SCI, 500, 600. The
gold deposited in various sub-treasuries,
today, aggrcgating nearly 5000 600 does
not yet appear in the treasury figures.
kilograms poured in on Secretary Car
Isle and the President al day from
financial centres, regarding the treasury
situation and the Venezuelan matter.
Secretary Carlisle conferred with the
President several times, and both were
much relieved at the apparent return of
confidence g. evidenced in the rise in
prices of American securities at home and
abroad
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THE LONDON MARKET
Recovering Its TOne-Bears Commence Il
Buy-American Railways Firmer,

London, Dec. 23.-Operators on tn,
Stock Exchange were inclined, today, Il
take more favorable view of the situa
ton than has prevailed since President
Cleveland sent Congress bis message in
regard TO the Venezuela Guiana boundary
dispute. Movements We're generally up
ward, and dealings chiefly in the nature
of re buying by the bears.
Dispatches from New York reporting
that the market there opened tirmer. as
sisted to strengthen the market for Ameri
can railway securities. Toward the close
Canadian railway securities remained
about the same.