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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
A BAD RECORD.
The Young Girl Charged With
Stealing from the Mail
At Norridgewock, Proves to Be Ida
May Meloon Of Skowhegan.
Has a Bad Reputation-Her Stories Sadly
Contradict Each Other.

Skowhegan, Feb. H. (SpeciaD The
young woman now held at Augusta fer
attempted robbery of the mails at Nor
ridgewock, Is well-known in this town,
and much comment has been excited over
her persistent preyarication regarding her
parentage and her real name. Her real
name is Ida May Mcoop, and she is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mcloon,
poor but honest and Industrious people,
both Of whom are employed in the factory
of the Bloomfield Shoe Co. in this town.
Her story that her father and mother
were divorced five or six yeyrs ago is not
true, for they are living together on a
small farm just outside the city limits,
and us told above, work In the shoe
factory. The girls story of her being one
of pair of twins, and that the other, u
brother, is dead, is also false. She is the
oldest Of three children the other two be
ing the twins and both are alive.
The girl has nearly always given her
parents more or less trouble, aud was at
one time an inmate of the Industrial
school at Hallowell, being released from
that institution, two or three years ago.
The Journal has secured around looking
for the Augustine Gilman mentioned By
the girl as having married her divorced"
mother, but anyone answering to that
name who could possibly be decided upon
as the one the girl claims to know, can
not be found mere
Some two years or more ago, the girl
was left by her parents with well known
and worthy young couple, for few days
and in the time she was there she stole
money from the wallets Of two lady
visitors at the house, OF late Ida has been
very loose in her morals having been dis
covered several times under compromising
circumstances.
Mrs. Mcloon went to Augusta, today,
to see her daughter. All who know the
parents feel the deepest sympathy tor
them. Mr.. Meloon, wien questioned
about the girl, says be has tried at all
times to care for the girl, but she has been
beyond his control, and in this case he
must let the law take its course. as he is
not able to afford her counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12

of the board receiving. Monsghan's or.
chestra in an ante-room dispersed inspir-
ing music while the banquet was in pro
gress
The dining room was most tastefully
decorated. Red, white and blue streamers
were stretched from wall to wall, the
whole connecting in the center of the
room. Two long tables were on each side
of the room, and in the center We're sew
eral octagon-shaped tables Besides the
electric lights, banquet lamps were placed
on the tables which made very pleasing
scene for the eyes. There were also potted
plants and flowers in abundance.
The bill of fare was very novel one.
On the outside cover was a picture of the
Evans hotel and on the back cover was
a fine cut of the Coliseum. In the in
side covers was given the officers of the
board, the menu, the speakers and all the
mebers of the board.
Both Landlord Lowell and Manager
Bunker were evidently prepared for the
banqueters. for the spread was that OF
regular Delmonico kind.
An efficient corps of lady and gentlemen
walters had been procured for the occa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Feb 1.-THE storm area
Of the northeast has passed off the coast
and the weather has cleared throughout
New England and the Lake regions. A
belt of high pressure extends from Mime
sofa to Florida. Farther west belt of low
pressure extends from Alberta to New
Mexico, with well defined center at
either end.
The weather is generally clear east of
the Mississippi. TO the westward there
is general cloudiness which will prob
ably be followed by rain in the Southwest
The temperature has fallen in thu lower
Mississippi and Ohio valleys and through
out the Lake regions, and remained nearly
stationary on the Atlantic coast and the
Rocky mountain slopes.
Fair and colder weather is indicated for
Wednesday, in New England, the lower
Lake region and the northern portion of
the middle Atlantic states. There will be
little change in temperature in the south
Atlantic and Gulf states, and the weather
will continue cool in the Ohio valley and
upper lake region. The temperature will
rise in the western Gulf states and upper
Missouri valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
AUGUSTA BOY H0NORED.
8. F. Worthing Elected President OF Maine
Medical School. Senior Glass.

Brunswick, Feb. 1l.-(Spccial). The
senior class in the Maine Medical school
has elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, B. F. Worthine, Augusta; vice presi
dents, F. A. Ross. kennebunk, A. j. La
France, Haverhill, Mass, and L. 0. Cobb,
Cumberland Mills; secretary, I. S. Little
field, Springvale; treasurer, John f. Gray.
Skowhegan; orator, A. X p Smith,
Corinna; marshal Geo. S. Machan
Argenta, Ill. executive committee, Geo
f. Wadsworth, Cornish, Clinton Stacy.
kezar Falls, Frank Morse, Orion 1. Beni,.
Bangor, and Clarence Peaslee
The class has about 25 members. The
total enrolment of the medical depart
ment this year is 1870, the largest in lis his
tory.
Mr.. Worthing, who has been given the
highest honor in the power of his class, Is
an Augusta boy, who attended the Cony
High school for two years. and has since
been an attendant at the Insane asylum
His high rank in scholarship and his per
sonal popularity are both attested by his
unanimous election as president of the
graduating class.
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ANNUAL BANQUET
Ut Gardiner Board of Trade
at the Evans House.
Speeches by Mayor CIason, President
MCCausIand and Others.
The Present and Future Prospects Of City Of
Gardiner Discussed.

Gardiner, Feb II .-(SpeciaD. The first
annual banquet Of the Gardiner board of
trade was held at the Evans hotel, tonight,
and was very successful affair in every
particular. Everything moved along as if
by clockworlS, and everybody seemed con-
tented and happy
This annuel banbuet has been looked
forward to with the greatest anticipation
for some time by the members. and con-
sequently there was large representation
present. When under the inspiring strains
of Monaghans orchestra at $40 O'Clock.
the members present were found TO num-
Der So
A reception was held in the hotel par
lors from Z. 80 to $50, the various officers
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sion, and did themselves proud, the young
ladies looking very handsome in their
pretty costumes and each had large
bouquet attached to their dresses.
After the banquet the post-prand1al ex-
ercises were held, Judge II. Webster
acting as toastmastcr.
The following toasts were responded to:
s"The Gardiner Board of Trade,
President A. w. McCausland
"Our CITY, Mayor o. b. Clason
"Home Investments" J. S Maxcy
"Our Merchants" j. T.. cunningham
"Thc Shoe Business"
George b. Stafford of skowhegan
"cur City Future Hon A NJ. Spear
THE Press WI. Lanoers
Judge Webster in his usual happy man.
ner introduced the several speakers.
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OXFORD COUNTY COURT.
First Term in New Court House-Speeches b,
Members OF Bar.

South Paris Fen. 1.-THE first term
of the Oxford supreme court in the new
court house was informally opened at {
this afternoon. A hour was occupied il
two minute speeches appropriate to tn.
occasion by members of the Oxford bar
and court formally opened at 3.
The juries were impaneled with Alba
nus NJ. Pottle, of Lowell foreman of the
grand jury; j. c. Billing, Bethel, fore
man OF the first traverse jury; and JOIN
NJ. Ludden Of Dixfield; foreman of the
second.
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Rich MOND.
CIergymen Starting In on Temperance Work
Ice Harvesting Again Commenced.

Richmond, Feb 11.-(SpeciaD.- Til.
clergymen of Richmond and Bath have
arranged to devote one Sabbath in the
near future to temperance. Temperate,
sermons will be preached from every pull
pit in the two places.
The Richmond band will give a concert
in Merrymeeting hall, Wednesday evening.
The ladies of the Universallst parish
will give supper at their chapel, Thurs
day.
Ice harvesting was resumed all along
the river, Monday.
Physicians report considerable sickness
in town.
luton.
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UNIFORM RANK X. OF P.
Supreme Chancellor Carnahan Organizes
Second Regiment in Maine.

Portland Feb. 1l.-Major General
Carnahan supreme chancellor Of the
Knights of Pythias, this afternoon, or
ganized here the Second Regiment Of the
Uniform Rank. to include the divisions
in the eastern part of the State. The fol-
lowing officers were elected
sBrjgadicr General, Wesley 6. Smith OF
Portland; H. B. johnson, Bath, major LIST
Regiment; H. d. Stewart, Bangor,
lieutenant colonel, and John T. Grady,
Houlton, major OF the I'd Regiment.
Tonight, dinner was given. at which
addresses We're made by prominent mt IN
oers of the order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
A NORTHWEST GALE
Along the Cape, Fierce Enough 10 Blow Sails
TO Ribbons.

Highland Light, Mass, Feb. ia
northwest gale, blowing with fearful
velocity, sweeps the coast, tonight.
large fourmasted schooner was inward
bound, but was forced TO put back at
dark, and is reported by the life saving
men to have blown her fore and mainsails
to ribbons while the crew was attempting
TO furl them.
The fleet of coasters and fishermen re
turned to Provincetown, tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
LINCOLN CLUB DINNER.
Leading Republicans from All Over the State
to Be Present.

Portland, Feb 1.-The Lincoln Club
dinner, at City hall, tomorrow evening,
will be great affair and will call together
leading Republicans from all over the
State. There will be 700 people at the
cable s. probably the largest dinner of the
kind ever served in Portland.
After dinner there will be addresses by
President George Libby. Governor Cleaves,
Senator John L. Wilson of Washington
state. Congressman VIM. Alden Smith of
Michigan, Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath of Au-
yusta, Hon. James p Baxter and Hon.
Stephen O'Meara of Boston.
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PILED ~ DRIFTS.
Two Feet OF Snow Falls at Dunkifk. N. Y
in "a Hours.

Dunkirk, n ", Feb. 1.-THE scverest
blizzard known in this section in years. is
raging here. Two feet Of snow has fallen
during the past "a hours, and is being
piled high by 60-mile wind from the
Northwest The d. A. V. 4 p, and the
Eric Railroad are moving trains with
great difficulty, and the Dunkirk &
Fredonia Electric Railway is completely
tied up. Passengers are being transferred
between here and Fredonia by sleigbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
Gold Reserve, S52,750.00O.

Washington Feb. 1.-THE first gold re-
ceived from the new bond issue appeared
in the treasurer's cash, today. and was
part of the first payment of go per cent
for bonds. 1t amounts to $40, 800,
and raises the treasury gold reserve to
s52, $50, COO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
A WILD BLIZZARD
Raging All Day Tuesday,,
Throughout New York.
Gale of 60 Miles an Hour Piles the
Snow in Great Drifts.
Trains Stalled on Several Roads-Heayiesi
Trains Stalled on Several Roa5s-Heaviest
Storm for Many Years.

jamestown, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE
heaviest snow storm that has visited this
section in eight years, has been raging
here all day. Trains on the Dunkirk,
Allegheny Valley & Pittsburg Railway
have been discontinued
To trains are stalled in the snow and
almost buried near Cassadaga. A train
on the Western New York & PENNSYLVANIA
was stalled. during the morning. at Sum
and was there at last reports
The county roads are nearly all impass
able, and the storm continues with such
force that 1t is impossible to do anything
to relieve the trouble High winds &C
the snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
4 LETTER.

The Druggists named below are hereby
authorized to warrant that 20 cent bottle of
DR.. Balls Cough and Lung Syrup "HuSfenG''
the great Consumption and Asthma Remedy,
can cure your cough however severe. if cura-
BILE, or pay you back the money. Small size
20 cents.
C. X. Partridge, Augusta, C. n. Harden.
Gardiner, II. +. Clearwater. Hallowell
P. II. Plaisted, Waterville,
Sold by leading Druggists.
ianISdon mo
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Vessels in Dangerous Positions.

Nantucket, Mass. Feb. IA heay,
northwest gale prevailed, all day, increas-
ing, this evening. to 45 miles an hour.
Several vessels are reported at anchor in
the sound near Great POINT, in very
dangerous position, tonight. Steamer
Nantucket returned from Woods Hole.
today. and reports a very rough passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
P0RTLAND'S OPERA HOUSE.
The Scheme Carries City by Storm-0ver
S65.OO0 Pledged.

Portland, Feb. 1.-THE new Opera
house scheme has certainly caught the city
by storm. At O'Clock, this afternoon,
there had been s65, 900 pledged by men
whose financial standing is unquestioned,
and the committee having the matter in
charge states that the men approached are
cnthu siastic over the idea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Pensions have
been granted residents OF Maine as fol-
lows:
Original, Rufus McQuillan, Yarmouth,
Renewal and increase, Hezekiah 5. Pin
gree Corth Paris. Original widows,
Nellie V. Taylor, Flagstaff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12

If you were about to journey to q
warmer or colder climate you would
make careful preparations.
Besides taking u supply of warmer
or cooler clothing, as the case might
be, you would thoughtfully select a
stock of medicines as safeguards to
keep you in good health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12

Dixon Kemp, n well-known English
Yachting authority, said, Tuesday, that
Lord Dunraven told him that the reports
that he had written letter OF apology to
the New York Yacht Club are incorrect.
Dupraven said he had written an explana-
tory letter to the New York Yacht Club,
describing his attitude, but not apologize
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
New Maine POstmasters.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The Senate, to-
day confirmed the following nominations :
Posti1asters Maine. H. II. Harden, Ellis
worth; G. X. Smith, Kennebunk; c. A.
WILDER, Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12

Washington, Feb. 1I.-Forecast for
Wednesday: For New England, fair and
colder; northwesterly winds.
Signals displayed on the Atlantic coast
from Atlantic City to Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
EVANS HOTEL,
Gardner. Me.
w. Fl. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie r. Bunker,
Manager.
Good Livery Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
Lighted by Electricity.
R1tcs: $500 per day.
octlsdtf
WHY Nor Boy GOODS OF rs!

They're genuine, fresher. better and surely
cheaper than you get of other dealers. Read
the list. Mail orders,w cash, receive prompt
attention. Boxed and delivered free at any
stage or express Office in the three cities. CLUB
with your friends and send us an order as lots
turned for anything not satisfactory.
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Prepare for Spring

The cures accomplished by Hoods
Sarsaparilla tell what it does more
eloquently than any argument which
can be written. Read the frank state
ment below:
"Last spring, on account OF overwork
end bad humors, became very much run
down. About June a scrofula bunch ap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12

Now we are all about to change to a
warmer climate, though not of our
own volition. and what is more reason
eble than to take reliable medicine to
resist the facilitating effects of higher
temperatures?
Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medi-
cine needed. 1t thoroughly expels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12

The Massachusetts House, Tuesday,
ordered to Its third reading the resolve
providing for biennial election. The vote
was LIS to 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
FAIR AND COLDER.
Mashinntnn Enrecasf.

Boston, Feb. 1l.-Local forecast for
Wednesday: Fair colder westerly winds
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Purify Your Blood

peared on the left side Of my collar bone.
1t was very sore continually, and after
a time my left arm began to feel dis
agreeable. In short time it panied me
nearly all the time. With that and the
scrofula was in perfect misery all through
the summer. I became so bad that my
friends tried to me get to have a doc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12
Hoods SarsapariIIa

from the blood the impurities which
have accumulated during the winter,
increases the appetite and improves
the digestion, drives away that tired
feeling and nervousness, and gives the
strength and vigor without which We
cannot appreciate beautifulSpring. tits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-12

tor, but 1 thought l would try Hoods
Sarsaparilla. I have taken five bottles
and part OF the sixth and am feeling like
myself again. I have gained flesh rapidly
The scrofula bunch and my lameness has
all gone, and I feel like a new creature"
MISS HATTIE NJ. CLARK, Parkman, Maine.
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Evening journal., 1896-09-15
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.

The Arlington Cotton Mills, which
have been partially closed for some
time. resumed work yesterday.
Mrs. William j. Hume, Miss Mabel
Hume, Mrs. T. J. Beetle and Mrs. T..
H. Robinson, of Wilmington, have
been appointed judges at the Talbot
county fair, Easton, Md.
Rev. S. T. Leyward, who was the
recipient Of one Of the scholarships at
Drew Theological Seminary, provided
for by James Riddle, Of Wilmington at
his death. preached at Grace Church
on Sunday.
&C. p. Freye wishes Il understood
that it was not his place that was re-
lievod OF s45 recently. but that OF John
Fry, Of 6l9 Orange street. The thief
has not yet been captured.
Give the baby steriiized milk from
Diamond Dairy. 206 Jefferson st. Phone
SEQ. Also best quality Of milk, cream and
butter.
Evening journal., 1896-09-15

in our hands TO do it.. So far as / am
concerned l believe the Dover nomi-
nations should stand, and that those
made at Georgetown should fall"
PILGRIMAGE TO DOVER.
This morning J. Edward Addicks,
State Chairman Stansbury j. Wiley,
Stephen Downey, Secretary Howard T..
Staats and Charles H. Kittinger went
to Dover to attend a meeting of the
Addicks State Central Committee.
which will frame and promulgate an
answer to the letter of ompromise
advanced by William c. Spruance and
Manlove Hayes. at the instance of the
regular Republican State Central Com
mittee.
Mr.. Spruance also went to Dover,
and it is likely that he and Mr.. Hayes.
who resides there, viii appear person
ally before the committee and make
an earnest plea for harmony and the
acceptance of the conditions embodied
in their letter.
Before going to the railroad station
Mr.. Addicks was asked whether he
would accept the regular Republican
proposition.
81 have nothing to compromise" he
said, "and shall stand by the nomi-
nees Of the Dover convention"
At he Wilmington station he and
Mr.. Spruance engaged in a long and
earnest consultation.
At Addicks headquarters. at Fifth
and Shipley streets, the Addicks lieu
tenants are laughing at the olive
branch sent out by the electoral doves
yesterday.
They are not regulars, they are
bolters," said one of the best posted
men in the room to an Evening Jour
nal reporter. "rhese people have nc
doubt received their letters from the
National Republican Committee com
handing them to withdraw their men
and they are now playing the baby
act for public sympathy and endeavor
ing to get erms from us when uneon-
ditiOnal surrender is imminent Their,
is a report that Manlove Hayes has, il
addition to receiving a letter from
National Chairman Hanna, received
another from the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company demanding his with
drawal as elector. or his resignation
as treasurer of the Delaware Railroad
Company. You can set it down now
once and for all, that, no matter wha
may be the inclinations of Shaw an,
Wilson, Addicks will never permi
them to withdraw. II he is to be re
sponsible for carrying Delaware fo
Mckinley he will claim the right I,
do it with his own electors"
Walter II. Hayes declares that tn
Addicks State Central Committee will
pay no attention to the regular Re
publican overtures. In his opinion
Messrs. Shaw and Wilson will answe
that the Addicks State Central Com
mittee is the proper place for sucl
overtures to be sent and not TO then
as individuals.
Arthur W. Spruance says that hi
father went to Clayton to look after hi
farms there Manlove Hayes can't /
Wilmington this morning to attend th
meeting of the Board of Directors
the Delaware railroad. Consequent
these two regular electors will not al
pear before the Addicks committee
Dover. but put their trust in the effe
of the letters sent to the Addicks cle
tors
Evening journal., 1896-09-15
LIEBERMAN AND THE BANK.

HE DOES NOT PROPOSE TO PAY
SMITHS SHORTAGE If HIS LAW
YER'S CAN KEEP HIM FROM
HAVING TO DO 1T.
Argument OF The Injunction case Of
Nathan Lieberman VS.. the First Ma
tional Bank Of Wilmington is now
going on before Chancellor Nicholson.
John II. Rodney, the examiner, re-
turned the testimony some time ago.
Col. Benajmin Nields and John p.
Nields represent the complainant, and
Lewis G. Vandegrift and Edward G..
Bradford the bank. which seeks TO re-
cover p. r. Smiths shortage on q
surety bond given by Lieberman. but
during the term of which, H. con-
tends. there was no defalcation.
John p. Nields opened the case by
reading the bill and answer, and Inn
mediately went into an argument
which was not concluded when the
noon recess was taken.
Evening journal., 1896-09-15
LUTHERAN CHURCH CONFERENCE.
THE MINISTER'S OF PENNsYL-
VANIA MET IN WILMINGTON
TODAY.

LULA I.
The annual conference of the Ger
man Protestant Lutheran ministers Of
Pennsylvania, which includes those OF
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Della
ware, began its session in Wilmington
this morning at 1890 o'clock at the
Zion German Lutheran Church.
About thirty-five ministers are in at
tendance and most of them arrived
yesterday afternoon and last night.
The session will continue but to-day.
There is great deal of business to be
transacted by the conference with ref
erence to the churches, congregations,
Missions, orphan asylums under the
conference control, and schools.
The session was opened at 1890
o'clock by Pastor Erdmann, of the
Kramer Hill Church. near Camden, n.
J. Communion was received by the
delegates, after which the business
meeting began its deliberations. All of
the members of the church were per-
mitted to take part in the meeting.
At o'clock dinner was served and
at $50 o'clock supper will be served TO
the conference delegates by the
women's societies of the Wilmington
Church.
A special final service closing the
meeting will be held tonight at 7.30
o'clock This will be attended by all
the members of the church and the
visiting minister's. Many of the minis
ters will remain in Wilmington for
several days as the guests of the vari-
GUS German Lutheran families.