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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

A good story is told of one Of the men
living in the upper part of the city and
his queer ideas regarding sending money
by post Office order. The man in ques-
ton went to the post Office few days ago
and purchased money order. He
folded the order up and put it in his
pocket, then mailed his letter to Boston
parties, with the information that he had
sent the pay for his purchase, by money
order. Time passed on and not hearing
from his order he began to look into the
matter and found the money order which
he took to be receipt for his money, in
his pocket By the advice of n friend he
forwarded the same and his purchase
came in due time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
The Last Thing
That People Think Of,

AS rule, is THEIR HEALTH, and not WI
system, do they begin to look about for rem
edy.
This is one of the reasons that PNEUMONIA
HEADS THE LIST OF DEATHS in New bbE
land with Consumption next in orderJ eacn
case of which might be traced to a neglected.
cold.
DON'T RUN SUCH RISKS. COLDS CAN
BE CURED, and DIR. CUSHING'S GREAT
FORMULA, puLMONINE. is the remedy.
We have seen so many good results and nave
received SO many excellent testimonials Sent
body to have the benefit If this remedy. we
give away samples of PULMONINE through
the druggists OF New England, aud also al our
Sample.
CUSHING MEDICAL SUPPLY CO.,
$50 Vashington St., Boston.
mar27d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
Talk OF Teiegraphers.

All policemen in Austria, must be
telegraph operators.
The average pay of telegraphers the
country over is S3S. % per month.
The Order of Railroad Photographers
will hold it's annual convention in ST.
Louis in May.
Station agents along the line OF the
Union Pacific Railroad are the best paid
in the service anywhere.
The minimum pay for telegraphers west
of the Missouri river is $50 per month,
with an average of $6i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

A week and half ago strike for
higher wages was inaugurated at the Lin
wood Mills, Briggsville, Mass. The man
agement announced, Thursday, that the
mills would start, next week, with new
help, and notices of eviction were served
on 800 tenants of the company's houses.
The company offered to arbitrate but the
help refused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Stewart Bros, of the Quincy market,
are to commence early next week to move
their stock of groceries and provisions to
the Blumenthal store recently occupied
by Carpenters music store, where they
will do business while they are building a
new block on the lot of their present store.
The work of tearing down the old build
ing will commence at once and the new
building. which will be of wood, probably
three stories high, will be rushed along as
rapidly as possible. MIR. Stewart says
that he expects to have the new store
ready in less than six weeks from the tine
he vacates the old one. The upper floors
will be finished fer offices The new build
ing will be great Improvement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The Boston Herald concludes that as q
fighting force the Democratic party does
not exist in large part of the country Ii
even. thinks that Republicans would carry
kentucky if there was to be an election
tomorrow. A diet of wind pudding as the
result of its last national success has
knocked all the combativeness out of the
party.-[raunton Gazettee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Martin Burns and A. J. Burns were
each fined SO and costs by Judge Good
speed in Randolph, Thursday, for assault
on Charles Clifford. G. L. Andrews OF Au-
gusta, was counsel for the defendants. and
A. NJ Spear for the State. Both defendants
waived examination ard pleaded not
guilty They appealed and were each
placed under $500 bonds for appearance
at the September term of the superior
court at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
Danger
i'm the
Spring

Even for those who get safely
thr ugh the risks of a harsh
and changeable climate; for
the strain upon the system
through the long months of
winter in fighting off its
menacing perils always
leaves a weakening reaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

There will be a Passiontide service at
the Congregational church, this evening.
1t will be n union service, the ministers
of the other churches having been invited
to be present The service will consist of
hymns. chants and responsive readings
A selection, Near the Cross" arranged
from the Stabat Mater, will be sung by
the choir, and a song, There is a Green
Hill Far Away" by Gounod will be sung
by Miss EtTie Stevens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

A man named Brown met with quite a
severe accident to one of his legs, several
weeks ago, and being poor, some of our
generous-hearted people made up quite Il
purse for him. a few days ago he became
intoxicated and was brought before the
police court. He talked very rudely to
the judge and did not seem to manifest
any appreciation for the kindness shown
to him. He is now in Kennebec Jail for
30 DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The Maine Commandery, knights
Templar, will attend Easter services in
body ut the Congregational churhc, Sun
day morning The Aeolian Male Quartet
Of Lewiston, composed of knights TEN
plar, will furnish the music. The pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Quimby, will preach ser
mon Appropriate to the occasion, and the
church will be fittingly decorated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

A single one of our states, Texas, is just
twice the size of all Japan, with its 40, OO0,-
OOO or more people. Montana is bigger;
so is California New Mexico and Arizona
are nearly as big. Alaska is more than
four times as large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

cold since the storm, yet many people
have watched the high water both at the
Ticonic and Hollingsworth & Whitney
dams. In either place the scething, foam
ing current affords magnificent specta-
Gle OF grandeur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

CHICAGO. April IL.

FLoUR-quiet, unchanged.
wHEAT-closed nominaliy weak; -----
No. spring, 5ssafes; No. red. a4iaHs
CoRS-closed nominaly weak; No. 2,45s af5a
OATs-lower: No. 2. 2Sia2si.
RYE-No.2, 56a56.
BARLEy-No. 2, 53as3
FLAxsEED--No. 1, Al.40a1.4 40
PoRK-$1225a$l2.37l
LARD-36.9va$6.92t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Chief Engineer Drake of the fire depart
ment, is putting the apparatus, etc., be-
longing to the department in thorough re-
pair. Among other things, the steamer
at South Gardiner and hose wagon at the
New Mills are receiving new coat OF
paint. Under his direction the different
companies are also sticking up their
quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The first schooner of the season to arrive
at this place came up, Yesterday 1t as
the Emma S. Briggs loaded with 400 tons
of coal for Hamilton q Co She was
towcd by the tug Charlie Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Patterson, Colby's star pitcher, has
signed with the new Kennebcc valley
team. He will not. however commence
his professional work until after the close
of the college league season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mary Lassor, a sister of JOS Lassor,
who was killed at South Norridgewock,
last week, by falling from the toll bridge
there, has become insane from the effects
of the shock to her nerves by his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The ladies of the Universalist Society
are arranging for an entertainment and
sale to be held in the yestry, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. April 20 and "a. The
first evening pleasing farce will be pre-
sented entitled "A Box of Monkeys. The
second evening the White Cap Ministries,
consisting of nine young ladies, will furn-
iSh entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The 23d anniversary of .Presumpscott
Valley Lodge, X. Of p, was held at West.
brook, Thursday evening. The grand
officers OF Maine, many veteran Pythians
and Fort George Lodge of Brunswick,
were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Three firm friends in Linton, Ind, are
Cleid B. Close, an editor, Il 1T. in. tall.
weight 1854: City Marshal Lewis, it.
10 in, weight 3l5 and James Jackson
feet tall, weight Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Arrangements have been made for a
special train from this city to Skowhegan,
Saturday night to accommodate those
who wish to attend the production by AL
G.. Fields Columbian Minstrels at the
Skowhcgan Opera house. The minstrel
performance of this company is one of the
hest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Van II. Blcnn went to Bath Thursday.
and expects to return, Saturday, with the
Della Collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The Gardiner Loan and Building As
ISOLATION dues must be paid by Saturday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

An Usage Indian who tried his first
feather bed at Saltwater the other day
emf a hole in the ticking and crawled in
among the feathers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

T.. A. Andrews went to Portland,
Thursday. to attend meeting of the
State Pathological Society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

DIR. A. T.. Farnham left. Wednesday
evening, for New York, where he will re-
main for several weeks, visiting the medi-
cal institutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs. Il. n. Clark, who has been here
visiting her sister Mrs. f. A ParkInan,
returned to her home at Fairfield, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Lenten service At st. Matthews church
this evening Good Friday, at 7.30 O'Clock
Evening prayer with sermon by the rector
Rev. W. +. Livingston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
FAIRFIELD.

Mcssrs. Charles and Silas Kelley are
moving to the Spearin farm, in Benton,
recently purchased by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs. Julia c. Hoyt of South Gardiner
left, Thursday, for u visit to friends al
Newton Highlands, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

DR.. J. NJ. Turner removed fatt,
tumor from tho right side of the head o.
Charles Manson, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Frank Mansell is again quite sick al
his home on Fillmore place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

+. A. Hartman makes nice display
of the popular Colby flag pins and cuff
fasteners, in sterling silver goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs. A. C. Stilphcn and daughter,
Miss Annie, went to Boston, Thursday, for
short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

of the season. and will leave here, Tuesday
afternoon. The Sagadahoc will not go on
the route until about the middle of June.
William W. McCausland. well-known
and highly respected resident of this city,
died. Thursday morning of cancer on the
face aged II years and 10 months. De
was born in Farmingdale, and was car
penter by trade. The funeral will be held
from the residence on Central street,
Saturday afternoon, at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

A. F. Gerald Is having a private office
fixed up in the brick block, in the rooms
recently vacated by DIR. Boyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

There has been good sale of reserve
seats for the Easter Monday benefit con.
cert and ball, but there are some good
ones yet left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The new fro alarm whistle will be
tested again, today, if the wind don't
blow too hard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs. John III. Wight went to Skowhe-
gan. Thursday, on u short visit to her
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Il. d. Tasker returned from Canada,
Thursday, with II handsome horses, con-
ssting of drivers and workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Miss Annie M. Bunker, who has been
visiting her brother, Leslie Il. Bunker, at
the Evans house, returned to her home at
Bar Harbor, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Miss Edith Il. Peacock returned tc
Bates college, Lewiston, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Miss Carrie NJ. Douglass, after a short
vacation, returned to Hebron academy,
Thurs day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Miss Laura Douglass and Miss Ida
Pennington, the dressmakers. left for
Boston, Thursday to get thorough idea
of the styles before beginning their spring
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The first vessel to come up river was the
schooner Emma Briggs, which passed up
river in tow of the Charlie Lawrence
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs Esther T. Cole of Poughkecpsie,
N. Y, is here visiting at H. p. Clear
waters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
is in town. He will return to Kansas,
Saturday.
Somerset.
Somerset.
ST. ALBANS.

Mr.. G. b Southland Is at Old Town
putting in one of his box shook machines.
The sclectmen are making their annual
trip taking the inventory. Mills are now
well supplied with water There Is more
railroad talk in this town than there has
been for years. Hon. ID. d. Stewart and
wife are in San Francisco, Call Tho
free school closed last Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

All of the churches in this city art
busy preparing for Easter Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Miss Cooney Of the Emporium, who has
been on a combined business and pleasure
trip to New York, for the past five weeks.
returned, Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs +. c. Moody has moved her dress
making business from the rooms over
Mrs. f. NJ. Fuller's millinery store to her
residence in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
HALLOWELL,

The river has fallen considerably dur
ing the past 81 hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

A grand chorus of 800 voices will be one
of the features of the grand carnival and
fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Miss Alice Tapley has accepted posi-
ton as clerk in the Bazaar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs. S. s. Brown and Mrs A. w. Flood
were visiting in Augusta, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

A. w. McCnusland left, Thursday, on q
business trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs. G. S. Ames went to Sanford on
business trip, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Capt f. ID Haley and wife went t.
Boston, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. Newbert arrived
home from Florida, Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Mrs. Joseph Peacock went to Marble
head, Mass, Thursday. for short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
GARDINER.

II. w. Pope, Jr., returned from Belfast,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

L. W. Spaulding of Norridgcwock, was
in the city, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

The steamer Kennebec will leave Bos-
ton, next Monday night, on her first trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

Ouccnie Foote of Fort Wayne has Joined
the order of Maccabees. she Is 10 years
old and only 81 inches high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

fOliOWlHS SIc Clooiu8 QUoSAeAoAs VI eoSuAA'
ties:
United States IS, ex. Int, l11sal!1l
As, 1lzball2l
2s, 1896
Central Pacific lists, 10l
Denver & Rio Grande lists, tl15i
erie ends, ex div, 63s
dansas Pacific consols, 81
Oregon & Nav. lists, 100
Union Pacific lists, l0ii
+ex. int. ibid. tasked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
paily Kemnehee youraal
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Religious

NAV 2-Maine Methodist Conference, Saco.
May 9-East Maine Methodist Conference,
Bucksport.
June 4-6-Universalist State Convention ,Dex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. April II.
Money, on call. easy, 1a1l.
Prime mercantile paper, HAS.
Government bonds firm
Railroads, active, higher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

Augusta.
April z4-25--Grand Lodge Maine Good Tenn
plars, LIE vision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
DA ma s
Sarsapari||a

Is not only an unequal1ed
blood purifier, but a tonic in
its true sense. It drives out
of the blood the foul matter
that in the winter season un-
avoidably accumulates there;
and acting directly on the
nervous system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
Grange.

April 7-Union Pomona Grange, Whitefeld.
April 11-York Pomona Orange, Hollis.
April H-Kennebec Pomona Grange, Litchfield
Miscellaneous.
April 25-Fast day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-12

NEW YORK, April IL.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-28
DYNAMITE MAGAZINE ExpEopEs
ChtcnGonns and NcighborinG Cities
Thought IL nm Earthquake.

Chicago. Dec. 27.-A terrific and wide
spread vibration of the earth frightened
the people OF Chicago and the residents
of the country for fifty miles around
at O'Clock this morning. The origin
was not at first known. y repor; gained
crcdcnce that the commotion was caused
by Il great blast OF dynamite on the
drainage canal, and later this theory
was verified by IL dispatch stating that
the magazine had blown up Mt Lock-
port, thirty miles south OF this city
Reports Indicate that the whCie north
eastern part of the State extending as
far west as Hammond. Indiana. expo.
rienced the shock ana attendant fright
There was much alarm and commOtion
in the City Hall. at the large hotels. in
the postoiiice and the telegraph offices
Napicrvillc. Ills, Dec. 27-An earth
quake shock, tor an explosion suni-
cicntly hard TO rock houses throughout
the city and awake many of the in.
mates out of n deep sleep. was felt here
at O'Clock this morning. No damage
resulted.
The dynamite explosion AT Lockport
this morning was so plainly heard and
felt here that II gave the impression that
an earthquake was around. Dispatch
from Hammond. Ind, and other places
in northern Illinois and Indiana de-
scribe the sensations produced by the
earthquake" before news Of the cXplo-
sion was generally disseminated.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-28
rR1G1ETruL rAx1c IN a rIIEATRIssRS IssE
- False Alarm OF Fire Results tn sH,e,
Death of Thiricen People. 81

Baltimore. De'e 27.-Thirteen bo4iie4s;
lie calm in death at the morgue to-nightl
and twenty persons are in the accidents
wards uf the city hospital. the result fofs
Il panic at Front Street Theatre The
United Oriental Opera and DraInatiGsf
Company, of New York, was presenting
an opera In the Hebrew language to- an
audience of fully 5000 persons.
Shortly after the performance begaiiS
some one shouted fire" and thefirnsS
wild scramble fer the exits Men5and3
women and boys and girls fought for a.
vantage ground. and q scene of thaS
widest confusion prevailed The street!
doors were closed and being hung to-.
open inward, the struggling moss Of;
Those in the rear climbed over the heads
of the ones In front and trampled tlieB
weaker ones beneath their feet.l FoEe
several minutes the wild fight for libertya
continued. s5f3 5 5si9s
When the policemen arrived on tlies
humanity five feet deep, In the small
foyer of the playhouse. One of the DOORS
was forced open and the work of pulling
out the dead and the injured was cortt-S
menced. An alarm of fire was turned
In, followed Immediately afterWard BY
an ambulance call. Patrol wagons we're
also pressed into service and were s1IysfS
hurrying to the city hospital with one M
two of the unfortunates. None of tflssS
dead have been identified up to 10 d! m z;
Among the dead are two men OF az ssssTii9
80 years respectively, y O woman agGGi
about 25, three girls aged q; q and 81 al
and three boys, whose agasSs
range from4 to is years ss n
Among the injured are two girlst3 aRsd
13 and IA, two women Of 38 and 60 yeRrt.ss Il
boys of t. and II, and two men afsSs
90 and 30 ss lessssiS ~ Z fssss;ssti 5ssti
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-28
Large north Carolina sIcrennn, rn,l.

Winston, n. c., Dec. 27.-Frank Thorn
ton, of Fayetteville. one of North Caro-
lina's largest merchants has assigned
naming II. NJ. Nimrocks as trustee The
assets and liabilities are not known. but
are thought to be quite large. Mr.. Thorn
ton failed two years ago, but succeeded
in resuminS business.
Wesley Watson, II young man, % Years
Of age. was killed near Ararai. Surrey
county, last night in his attempt TO
jump from n passing train on the Cape
Fear and Yadliin Valley road, while. it
was running at the rate Of twenty five
miles per hour.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-28
rhc Devastating Fioods.

Scdalia. Mo, Dec 27.-As the water
recedes In the submerged districts
the extent Of the damage is becoming
known. The valleys of the Usage and
GaSconda rivers suffered most and il Is
not an cNaggcration to place the aggre-
gate loss at S5.000OO0 i'amine threat
ems in some localities. At Eldorado
Springs the supply Of groceries is en-
hausted and not train has arrived
for ten days. Great dcstitution pre-
walls at Linn Creek. Camden county.
and relief fund is started there.
Great Rctiuctiou-Dress Goods ut EnaIf
Price.
Call and save money.
r. A. SAUNDERS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-28
Fired by IloH,by.

Dallas, Tex. Dec. 27-FIre. which
started at a. m. by the explosion OF
two bombs. in the third story, destroyed
the home OF Edward Eakins. at Gano
and Crutchileld streets. with all its
contents. There is no clue to the inccn-
diaries. Loss. 10000; insurance, 5000.