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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
A WET HEAVY SNOW.
Plays Havoc With Telephone and Fire Alarm
Wires-Many Snowslides.

Inc residents of Augusta were agai,
,reated to Il froackish exhibition of fine
ire whistle and bell. Thursday even
ng. as result of heavily laden wires,
rom the snow storm which was raging
The storm really did rage, If it was In
April, and the flakes We're Of that chac-
eristic iiabbincss and sickness which
lenders them very clinging.
Several Of the wires became crossed.
and for some five minutes there was
considerable noise between the whistle.
md bells
Many telephone wires were broken.
about - being reported to have gone
down during the night
The electric light wires also suffered,
many Of the lights being disconnected.
In several places broken wires fell
across the streets, making travel a
precarious matter. the wires teing
live ones" in many cases.
AT the corner of Bridge and Water
stress, by II o'clock p. NJ. 10 telephone
wires at that point had broken from
the weight of the snow, and had fallen
across the trolley of the Electric road.
stranded position as fast as they fell
by linemen of the Augusta Light G.
Heat Co. who were on duty, looking
after matters generally.
There were many snowslides during
the evening and pedestrians on Water
street. especially. were compelled to
keep Il sharp outlook.
The snow was quite deep in places.
and enough fell to make the roads an
unseemly mess, as soon as it melts
Whatever can be said against it,,
however the snow gave the trees a
very beautiful appearance. which has
not been equalled, during the winter.
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1t does not take long for the people
to find out when ia real Improvement
has taken place IN a business enter
prise which they are in the habit of
patronizing. The editor of the Kent's
Hill Breeze" who is agent for the
Crescent" laundry. writes: Your
work last week was very good; send a
larger basket" This appears to be the
general opinion lately about this laun-
dry. C. II. Weber has been estab-
lished as agent at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
Estimate for Text Books for 1856.
Schoolhouses.

Extensive repairs have been made
during the. year upon three school
houses. The. Howard school building
which was in very bad condition re-
ceived especial attention. The east
wall or gable end needed to be rebuilt
to prevent serious accident The house
has been put in thorough repair. 1t
has been provided with a new floor,
windows. ceiling and walls, new seats
and furniture throughout and new
shed. 1t is practically a new house.
Considerable sums also We're expended
upon the Hewius, JeWctt and Fletcher
school houses.
Next year Bolton hill school house
must be repaired. Three schools have
been accommodated here all the time
and five a part of the time. While the
house has not been over crowded, it is
altogether inadequate for the purpose
which we wish TO have it serve. But
besides this it is in bad condition and
will need extensive repair
In another a chimney must be rebuilt,
and in three others smaller repairs
must be considered. Fly a close esti-
mate we shall need 500.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
ALL H PEOPLE

Should keep themselves healthy and
especially care should be given to
this matter at this time. Health de-
Ponds upon pure, rich blood, for
when the blood is impure and i'm
poverished diseases of'various kinds
re almost certain to result. The onea
true blood purifier is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. BY its power to purify and
vitalize the blood it has proved IT.
self to be the safeguard of health,
and the record OF remarkable cures
effected proves that II has wonderful
power over disease. 1t actually and
permanently cures WHEN all other
preparations fail t. do any good
4~fhatgseri
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
TINED Y GAINED

The following appeared in the
Tyler Democrat Reporter OF July %.
At the Palace last night before a
large and representative audience,
President Cone Johnson in behalf Of
the management this institution,pre
sented TO Senior Domingo Lopez lead
er Of the fourth cavalry band, OF
Mexico, a beautiful and costly gold
watch and chain. Senior Nordhauseni
interpreter, was presented with a
magnificent gold headed walking
cane. These we're given as tokens
of the high esteem these gentlemen
are held by our people, and by the
management of the Palace.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
Fleeing IRELAND.


The report of the Royal Com
mission appointed three years
ago by Mr.. Gladstone to inquire
into the fiscal treatment of Ire
land by England has just been
published, aud the facts which
il reveals are well calculated to
startla Bnglishmen who have
any desire to see a particle Of
Justice extended to the sister
island.
The report declares that in
stead of being compelled to
bear one eleventh of imperial
taxation, Ireland's just share
would be one twentieth. At the
present time she contributes
$4,000 600, while her equitable
share is only 1924, ooo,o 900. The
commission included among its
members representatives Of the
English Treasury who at the
outset were convinced that the
existing conditions were Just.
They have now signed the re
port which shows that Ireland
has been systematically robbed
of more than S13, 900 900 an
nually, a large sum when Ire
lands poverty is taken into &C.
The discussion on this qnes !
ton of finance arose during the
consideration of Mr. Gladstone's
second home rnIe bill. Had
hat bill passed. Ireland would
have been assessed at the larg-
r sum mentioned. The temper
iry defeat of the measure. /,
therefore,, has not been without
some advantage.-St. Louis Re
public. (
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27

w. F. bennett. agent for Wana
maker & Brown, Oak Hall, Phila-
delplia, has received a full line
of spring and summer samples
for clothing made to order or
ready made; also gents furnishing
goods of all kinds. lie a be found
Washington streetin the building on
opposite Mrs. Sauder's ready for bus
mess every day from 10 to IL a. m.
and from 2 to 8 p. m. Go and take a
look at hissamples.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award

Louis Puente accompanied John
IIoyt to Buffalo, where he will also
enter as a student for priesthood.
4. NJ. Berry and w. 7. Handy OF
Travis county arrived yesterday and
will remain several days looking at
the country.
Fred Hicks left today to take
charge of his mothers ranch, the
San Benito. Fred says he is tired Of
city life, and hereafter will be a
ranchero.
Andres Champion and wife re-
turned this morning from their sew
eral weeks stay on the coast and left
this afternoon for their home at
Santa Maria.
John Hoyt, son of Jno. W. Hoyt,
left on the steamer yesterday tor
Buffalo, New York, where he will
enter the Catholic college to study
for priesthood.
Z. III. Maris, ESQ.,, who left here
two months ago to attend the Ma
fional Republican convention at St
Louis, arrived home Saturday after
moo Mr.. AIaris spent several weeks
at his old home in Iowa; it being
his first visit to his native place
since leaving there fifteen years age;
Mr.. R. a. Marsh and family Of Hi
dalgo, who have been spending a
few days in Corpus Christi as the
guests of their friends, Judge and
Mrs. Joseph Dunn, left Wednesday
morning for San Antonio on a visit,
and from there will return to their
home in Hidalgo via Laredo.--Cal-
Ter "a.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
500 REWARD 300.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learned that there is at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system;
thereby destroying the foundation OF
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doing its
work The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powors, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials. Address
J,I CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
~Sold by Druggists, IS cents.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27

Just now everybody is beginning
to take a Spring Medicine. And it
is a good thing thing to do provided
you take Simmons Liver Regulator
the best Spring Medicine. It's a
sluggish liver that clogs the system
and makes bad blood. A dose a day
of Simmons Liver Regulator will
make a new man out of You, and a
new woman too. Look for the Red
z on the package. 1t is Simmons
Liver Resulator you want.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child softens the gums.
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. csc. a bot
tie: Be sure and ask for sNTrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take 10
other kind.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
NOTICE

1 am determined TO close out my
entire stock of goods at auction
prices. If you need anything in my
line, come and see me before going
TO other stores. You are sure to get
a bargain. 1 am not looking for
profits, big profits that other stores
are expecting. l am closing out and
will give the beneit of REDUCED
prices TO all customers, for all goods
in my store. J.. CowEN,
Agent and Manager.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
6 TOWN.

The river commenced rising yesterday.
The telegraph line is down between
this pc ut and Rio Grande.
Me can dollars are quoted in New
Yori City today at 81 3-4 cents.
The finishing touches are being
made on the Armstrong residence.
An open air ball was one OF the
many attractions at Point Isabel last
night.
The steamship Morgan sailed
from Brazos at daylight yesterday
morning.
Fort Brown was we'll represented
at the Point yesterday to witness the
yacht race.
Miss Mary Douglas will serve ice
cream at her residence every Tuesday
and Friday evening at S O'Clock.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
FOR SALE.

No. II Fairbanks platform scales,
600 pounds, as good as new, cost s33
U. S. currency Pal. Fairbanks coun
ter Scales. with solid brass scoop,
cost $40 L. $. currency, both will be
told for $50 U. 5, currency. Apply
as Rio Grande railroad office.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
UZMAN-PoRTIILA
In High Life In the He
roic City.

Married, at 10 p. m. yesterday, II
Matamoros at the residence Of the
brides mother, Lie. Melchor Guz'
man and Miss Antonio de la Porti-
LA.
The religious ceremony was per.
formed by Father Silvestre and was
very Impressive as ha stated in a
clear, loud tone the duties and re-
sponsibilities of married life. Short
~ after the religious rite, the civil
ceremony was performed which
made the twain man and wife &C
cording to the laws Of Mexico.
The bride was very sweet and
pretty in a most stylish white i'm
ported silk, with diamonds and or
ange blossoms, while the groom
looked handsome in a broadcloth
Prince Albert. The attendants we're
as follows: Lie. Isaac Siller dc los
Fuentes and wife, Gen. Lauro Cava-
EOS and wife, Manuel Mendoza and
lady, Julio Olivo and Mrs. Elvira
Guzman de Gorroteita, Jose Ma. Por-
tilla and Miss Piedad Mendoza, Jose
Martinez Caceres and wife. The in
vited guests numbered over two
hundred of the elite Of our SISTER
city.
After the marriage ceremony the
band struck up and the three parlors
were crowded with dancers, there
being at times over sixty couples on
the floor. Dancing was interrupted
at midnight when all were invited
to the dining hall where a table 60
feet long stood laden with delicacies.
The menu comprised ham, turkey,
chicken salad with m~ayonnaise
dressing, cakes, wines, etc. The
bride cake was a pyramid three feet
high, sufficient for all to carry a
home to dream on. The night
being rather sultry, and the young
men needing refreshment, they were
when the corks popped and
the sparkling champagne came
around.
The contracting parties are of the
best families of Matamoros, and their
popularity was shown by the nu-
merous and costly presents received.
1t was conceded by old timers that
this wedding is n ofthe most ele-
giant that has taken place in Matamo-
ros. Dancing continued till about
four a. m, when the guests retired,
wishing the young couple a brill
liant future and unalloyed happi-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guzman will leave
n a short time for lula, Mex, their
home.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27

NJ. Leahy, agent for the Stempel
Fire Extinguisher will receive a
large consignment of these excellent
machines on the next steamer. Now
is your time to place orders and pro-
tect your property from the Fire
fend.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
NOTICE.

A called. communication of Rio
Grande Lodge No. 81 A. F. and A.
NJ. will be held at the Masonic hall
Wednesday evening at Z 80 p. IN &.
Work in the first degree.
Visiting brethren are cordially
invited to attend.
BY order of the w. NJ,
WIN. n NEALE, Secretary.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27

For RENT:-The Tulosa ranch, fif-
teen miles from Brownsville we'll
watered and with abundance of
grass. For particulars and condi
tions, call on or write F. Yturria
Brownsville, Tex, agent for Elect.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action,
and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of a laxative, and if
the father or mother be costive or
bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use ; so that it is the best
family remedy known and every
T. mily SHOULD have a bottle.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27

Farreda has just received 1000
pounds of onions which he is selling
at A cents per pound in large guam
titles, or 5 cent per pound in lots less
than twenty pounds.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
SALESMAN WANTED

\ salesman in this county, to sell
the trade a line Of staple goods,
Handled by every store. Send. Re-
ferences as goods are sold on time.
Address, G. I. w, Co., Greensboro,
n. e.
Drawer B.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
For Sale.

Parker Row, one of the best pfos
perties in Brownsville, centrally
located on the corner of Washington
and 18th. streets, FOR $4,000, U. S
currency.
Also 500 acres of land. at 1000
U. S. currency. JOIN w. HoYT.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
SPECIAL SALE.

200 dozen ladies' colored border,
hem-stitched handkerchiefs, SLIP
per dozen /; worth $500.
BLooMBERe& RAEPHALE
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
Comes

AIN
w transient nature of the nan phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are notfdue to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it's the
I'M remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co only and sold by
all reputable druggists
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians. but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the pest, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
2,he u S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
sunerfor to aH others.

Horse races in the afternoon and a
ball at night was some Of the attrac-
tons Saturday at Santa Rosalia.
The woman Crescencia Villareai,
who was so badly stabbed Saturday,
is still alive and will likely recover.
John Fernandez of the bank and Frank
Lopez of the postofice, are backat their
usual place after a short vacation on the
coast.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27

Colonel Gonzales, of the Mexican ar
my, who was accused of causing the
death of one of his soldiers by cruel
treatment, has been honorably acquitted
of the charge. A court martial was or
dered and after a thorough examination
it was found the soldiers death was caus-
ed by excessive use of alcoholic stimu-
lants.
Isidro Duenes, the handy gentle
man with a belduque, who so hor-
ribly mutilated a Mexican woman
Saturday morning, escaping to Mex
leo, was arrested in Matamoros this
morning. This is only one Of his
numerous attempts to carve people
in this city. Sheriff Forto informs
us that Duenes is charged with sew
eral crimes committed in Matamoros,
and thinks it more than likely that
he will get his just deserts at the
hands of Mexico authorities.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
PURELY PERSONAL.

Two discharged soldiers left on
the stage yesterday.
Judge III. Hynes has gone to his
ranch near Santa Maria.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27
THE YACHT RACE.
Hundreds of Enthusiastic Spectators
Witness 1t.
The Trilby and the Ripple Contest
For Laguha Madre Champion
ship-The Trilbs Comes
Out Ahead.


The great event of the season a
the Point so far was the yacht race
which came off yesterday, and which
had been the topic of much conyer.
sation for some time past in Browns
vile as we'll as at the Point. The
general interest felt was manifested
by the large crowd of excursioniets
who went down from Brownsville,
who IN addition to the residents of
Point Isabel, swelled the crowd
which gathered on the wharf to sew
eral hundreds. The scene was most
animated. The Santa Cecilia band,
which went down OH the morning
train, enlivened the occasion with
bright music. Numbers Of small
boats with interested spectators Gov
cred the bay near by, and the Rio
Grande company's steam lighter
Santiago also accommodated a big
crowd. A moderate wind was blow
ing, and the bay was comparatively
calm, its ligh. waves rejecting
brightly the rays of the sun which
beamed down from a .cloudless sky.
The two contestiBg yachts seemed
pretty fairly matched, though the
Trilby is small and lighter than the
Ripple. Partisans of the two were
about equally divided, the colors of
each being een on every hand. As
the time of starting drew near en-
thusiasm waxed warm, and friends
of Capt. j. F. Cummings, the pro-
prietor of the Ripple, were eagerly
predicting his success, while those
of Lieut. Frank Parker, owner of
the Trilby, were none the less san
The two yachts did not pull
at the same moment, the Ripple
following the Trilby by seven min
1t was a close race. The Tril-
by, however, kept the start and gain
ed about four minutes on her oppon-
ent before reaching the buoy off
island, the turning point, and
held her way that far ahead all the
way back to the wharf, which she
reached about eleven minutes before
Ripple came up. The course
covered six miles. The time Of the
two boats, as observed by Jose Celia
IA, the time keeper, was as follows:
RIPPLE.
81 ~ ~
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-27

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20 cents q hundred;
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Total time o, the Ripple l hour,
80 minutes and II seconds, Total
time of the Trilby l hour, 81 min
utes and 10 seconds. Difference in
time: 4 minutes and 4 seconds.
Capt E. j. Kennedy, who served as
judge, awarded the race to the Tril-
by. The enthusiasm of the v%lctor's
partisans was unbounded when the
result became known, and warm
congratulations were showered up
on the triumphant young lieutenant.
Considerable money changed
hands on the result, probably several
hundred dollars being put up in
small bets.
The race was in every respect a
most Interesting event. One of the
condition of the race was that each
proprietor should sail his own boat.
The splendid seamanship exhibited
by both was generally compliment
ed. The contest was conducted on
the strictest rules, and everything
passed off smoothly. Both contest
ants expressed themselves as satisf-
ed with the result, and Capt. Cum
ming generously congratulated
Lieut. Parker upon his victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18
Bicycles In Vienna.

How far government should 90 in car.
ing for the safety of the individual is q
nice question, about which there is
much difference Of opinion. A striking
example Of 'paternalism'' is presented
by the regulations which govern bicycle
riding IN Vienna, as set forth by a cor
respondent of the New York Home
Journal.
In Vienna all bicycle riders before
obtaining permission to ride on tie pub
lie streets must pass an official exami-
nation. They arc required to ride be.
tween boards laid on the floor without
touching the sides or edges of the boards
At tho word of command they must be
able to dismount either right, left or
backward. Until the rider passes this
strict examination satisfactorily q IL
cense to ride OH the public highway is
refused.
That is all very we'll in its way. For
government to take such parental care
OF its people is regarded by many Us evil
dence Of n high state of civilization. but
the fact Is that, so TAR as New York is
concerned, the most serious accidents,
those causing loss Of life, have nearly
all befallcn experienced riders. It is the
experts who ere killed-those who take
great risks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18
Lord Craven and Len ,Ionson.

Lord Craven once invited Ben Jonson
to dine at his house. At the appointed
time Ben trudged off in his usual poor
clothes. patched all over, and knocked a,
his lortiship's door. The astonished por-
ter was rather dubious, and before he
conducted the stranger in sent to in
form LORD Craven that a shabby clod.
hopper, who called himself Ben jon
son, desired to see him. His lorlship
flew To the door to welcome the poet,
but started back in surprise when he
saw such an odd figure. "You Ben
Jonson" said he. You Ben Jonson,
indeed! Shouldn't care for your clothes,
but your face-goodness! You couldn't
say 'Bo' 90 a goose. " "Bor said Ben
His lortlsbip burst into hearty laugh,
and, satisfied by the joke of the personal
identity Of his famous guest, conducted
him in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18
lBonlres.

The Worcester Gazette tells story
OF lawyer who ran across an old stat
ute providing that any one who lights q
bonfire within ten rods Of q building
shall he liable TO fine of SEQ. Then il
occurred to him that he would have to
burn some rubbish in cleaning up his
grounds. He told n brother lawyer, who
also expected to burn some leaves. They
worried for several hours, until the ex.
plorer into the lore Of justice looked up
the word bonfire in the dictionary. Its
definition is "a large fire built in the
open air rs an expression of public Joy
and exultation or for amusement. So
all doubt rs to their rights fed from the
minds Of the lawyers.