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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
HOME DYES that ARE FAST.
Easy to Make Beautiful Co!ors With the Be-
liable Diamond Dyes.

scores Of women in Augusta are today
wearing dresses of fashionable color that
would have been thrown aside long ago
had II not been for Diamond Dyes. With
ten cent package of these simple home
ayes even the novice can dye "a fast and
beautiful color equal to the work Of tho
professional dye house.
Cloaks, capes and sbawls are readily
dyed. so that faded garment will look
as though IL was right from the shop.
Ont Of the 80 different kinds of Dia
mond Dyee, IL are special fast colors for.
cotton and mixed goods, that will not
crock or fade even when washed in
strong soapsuds. These dyes are made
from peculiar combination of dive stufrs.
and cannot be had except in the Diamond.
For over twenty years Diamond DYES
have been the standard home dyes, and
have taken the place of crude dyestuffs
and unreliable package dyes in all parts
of the world This marvellous SUCCESS has
naturally inspired more or less worthless
sold to the trade at less
price, and which few unscrupulous
dealers urge upon their customers The
only way 10 ensure success in home dye
ing Is 10 use only the Diamond, the
strongest, fastest, and most successful Of
all dives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
ANDREWF. BURLEIGH.
Now in Charge of N. P. R. R.
from Montana West,
Is a Man In Whom People Of Maine
Are interested.
Is the Son Of Hon. Waiter A. Rurleiah. For


judge Gilbert Of the L. 5. district court
at Helena, Mont, tas appointed Hon.
Andrew T. Burlejgh sole receiver Of the
western part of the great Northern
Pacific Railroad system. That part of
the road had prior 70 that time been IN
the bands Of three receivers Of whom MIR
Bprlcigh was one. That the court should
deem it best to make him sole receiver
is in ITSELF compliment Mr.. Burlcigh
IS q Young man TO b. given such great
responsibility, but the reports indicate
that all interested parties arc satisfied
that his onerous duties viii be success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

drew +. Burleigh, Of ibis city, had
qualified in obedience to that decision as
sole receiver Of the Northern Pacific sys-
tenn as far east as the eastern limo of
Montana. The announcement of the de
cision first reached Seattle yesterday
morning in the shope of the following
telegram from Helena: Judge Gilbert
today set aside the appointment Of Me- ssrs.
Mills and Bonner as Northe Pacific
receivers for Montana, and appointed a.
f. Burleigh sole receiver or Oregon, Wash
ington, Idaho and Montana "
shortly afterward Mr.. Burlcigh received
courteous telegram Of c0ngratulation
from james II. Mills, one Of the dcpcscd
Montana receivers. which was followed by
words OF similar import from local rail
road men, and from other parts Of The
country as far cast as New York
OF all the men concerned in the vast
Interests involved in Judge Gilbcrt's dcci-
sion Yesterday, Mr. Burleigh himself was
perhaps the least Hurried As be sat
modcstly in his quiet Office in the Burke
building, one wou ID not have supposed to
LOOK at him that be was at that moment
the center of comment throughout the in
dustrial and commercial circles Of the
nation. The same dignity and force Of
character which he has displayed through
out the long contest were apparent as he
received one by one the numerous visitors
that thronGed his ante room. Meanwhile
he went straight ahead attending to
business. AS soon as authentic iDforma
ZION OF the decision had been received, he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

fully performed. The stock from which
he sprung as wei a. the wide reputation
he has already won IN the practise Vi law
are excellent assurance that no mistake
hats been made in selecting him.
Andrew Faulk Burleigh was born Jan.
:. 1S5o being the son OF Hon. Walter 4.
Burleigh, formerly Of this State, and Mr.
Bu'Isigh has several relatives now rcsid-
ing in Maine among whom Is samuel \.
Bur!eigh, proprietor of the Watervllle
Sentinel Walter A. Burleigh was born
at Fairfield, Ne, oct. %, 1890, hclr = n
brother Of the late Hon. Hall c. Burlcigh
If Nassalboro. He was physician by
profession and after leaving Maine prac-
Used at Kittanning Penn. He after
wards removed to Yanton, Dakota, and
for years represented his district IN Con
gross, one Of the large counties q that
state was named in his honor His son
Andrew was educated for the law and
has attained great prominence u the West
in the practise Of his profession.
We take the following respecting his
appointment, from the Seattle Post Intel
ligencer;
As predicted in the Post Intelligence
Of yesterday, Judge W. B. Gilbert handed
down a decision yesterday morning ut
Helena in the Northern Pacific receiver
ship case, and early N the afternoon An
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

authorized the filing OF his bond for
Sluo 1o0 nc Heicna, and when the bond
had been approved by Judge Gilbert MIR
Burleigh went before the clerk of the
United States court in this city, and took
bis oath Of Office. This was done as
quietly as if the matter were Of no great
commercial importance. and only few
intimate friends knew that Mr. Burleieh
had so promptly entered upon the dis
charge Of MS new duties
The decision Of course can hut he
gratifying to me, said MIR. Hurleigh TO a
PoSt-ln'clligencer reporter yesterday
Apart from the question a. 10 the way
in which it affects the interests of the
road, il is pleasant to feel that one has the
confidence aud Endorsement of the courts
and q those wha have the welfare of the
road at heart. You know. of course, that
have already been one of the receivers for
Montana, being associated in that capacity
with Mr.. JAMES H. Mills and Mr.. T.. l..
Bonner. My association with both these
gentlemen has been entirely pleasant, and
there have been no personal disbursements
between rs, Mr.. Mills | have known per
sonally and politically for years. He is q
fine man. an Old resident Of Montana, and
wa at one time in the newspaper bust
ness. Mr.. Bonner. who is now in New
York, is perhaps the leading merchant in
Montana. II home is at Missouls. and
he is Il very wealthy man
For the present cannot announce
any change Of policy as a result Of the
decision today. do not care to discuss
the kilograms which We're sent out yester-
day and last night from Milwaukee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 3l.-Tho Texan low
has remained nearly stationary in posi-
ton, but has augmented in energy, the
pressure having fallen TO 29.6o inches in
eastern Texas l5 Will probably advance
northcastward toward the Ohio valley.
during the next q hours
An area Of high pressure has developed
rapidly in the Northwest, and the dppres
sion located in that region. - hours age.
has moved t. South Dakota. TIC high
pressure in New England has finally
given way and Is followed hv au area Of
nigh pressure in he Lake regions
snow ilurricS are reported in New Eng
land and New York and rain has fallen
throughout the eas5 Gulf states anu lower
Mississippi valley.
The temperature condition has changed
hut little in tho Eastern and Southern
districts II is colder in the upper LAX
regions. warmer in the upper Mississippi
and Missouri valleys, and much colder in
the Northwest. a cold wave is apparently
forming In he Lake region and win prob
ably advance southcastWard during
Wednesday
Increasing cloudiness followed by rain.
is indicated in The south Atlantic states
and Ohio valley, continued rain in the
east Gulf states and lower Mississippi val
ley, and generally fair weather in the other
districts.
High temperature will prevail in the
south Atlantic states and Lake regions.
with nearly stationary temperature in the
north Atlantic states. 1t will be decidedly
colder in the upper Mississippi and
Missouri valleys and the central Rocky
mountain slope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
EXPECT SICKNESS.
After the ground freezes up, all the
foul surface water runs direct
into the river.

1t is an acknowledged fact that nine
tenths of the sickness so prevalent during
the fall months can be traced to impure
water, 1t will cost you less to buy
Diamond Spring Water for few months
than to pay Doctors bills. Why run the
risk of sickness or possible death, when
you can be absolutely sure of pure water
for so small an outlay.
Order Diamond Spring Water today.
One gallon delivered daily for % cents
per mouth; 25 cents extra per month for
each additional gallon.
GEORGE f. TEMPLE,
Cor. Western Ave. and Florence St,
Augusta, Maine. aprlSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
SUSPICIOUS CASE,
Attempted Murder Instead of
Suicide Is Now Feared
In Case Of RosaIind Everson, Nearly
AsphWiated at Portland.
Her Companion Missing Strange Words
Dropped by Unhappy Girl.

Portland, Jan p The Express says:
There is strong suspicion that the case
OF the woman found in room at the
Eagle house, Thursday morning. over
come by escaping gas andnthouaht ut first
TO have attempted suicide. was "A ease OF
attempted murder Circumstances which
have since come to light are not easily ex-
planned by any other theory
The story as given out at the time and
printed in the Express, was that the
woman came to the hotel alone and asked
Tor room. She was given room H. The
following morning the landlord in pass
ing through the corridor was attracted by
the odor of gas and on investigation found
the woman lying unconscious in bed, with
the gas escaping from an open jet.
The girl WAS taken to the Greedy hospi
tai, where she recovered consciousness and
is now we'll on he road IN recovery At
the hospital she gave the name Of R0salind
Evorson. but this is supposed TO be an
assumed name
1t has since been learned that the girl
when she went to the Eagle house, was
accompanied by Il man, who registered as
A. j. Smith, and that both We're assigned
to the same room, No. II, the woman be.
ing registered as his wife. During the
night, occupants # neighboring rooms
heard loud talking, as if the two were
quarrelling. When the landlord broke in
to the room the man was missing. H
WAS not seen to leave the hotel. The door
was locked, probably from the outside. a..
the kew has NOT since hepD found
The girl refuses to say anything about
herself or about the man who WIS with
her when She went TO tie Eagle house.
She denied that she mad attempted suicide
aud insists that the gas was turned Off
when she went to bed. She says that he
fore she went to bed she drank some liquor
with her companion. When She recovered
consciousness she iutinated that while she
had no reason to kill herself, there was
someone who would hot care if she were
dead. More than this She would not say
The theory has teen advanced that the
liluor which She drank was drugced and
that the gas was turned on after She had
fallen asleep, the perpctrator Of the crime
planning to leave matters so that when
the body was found ii would be assumed
to be a case Of suicide.
1t is known that tie girl formerly liyc8
at the house.of a MIS- Hi in Biddef0rd,
which hes a questionable reputation She
states that she left there because she was
not strong enough TO stand the work.
This is denied ut Mrs. HIS. and it is
known that she stayed at HotcI Thacher.
in Bi2deford, with man who registered
as A. J. Thornton Thornton and Smith
are believed to be identical. At the Hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
STATE OF MAINE.

KENNEBEc, SS.-Sup. Jud. Court.
Charles +. Carpenter in eq. VS.. RcweU Syn
dictate & Trading Co. & ais.
Charles F. johnson, Receiver. having pre-
sented his report on allowance of claims
against sad company; ordered; that a hear
ing be had upon the acceptance of said report
Tuesday February eth, A ID. 1895, 10 O'Clock 4.
Nj. at the Court House Augusta, that all
parties interested may appear and show
cause, If any they have, why said report
should not be accepted.
NOTICE TO be given by publishing an attested
copy OF this order three weeks successfully in
the kennebec Daily journal, the last publ
cation to be at least ten days before thu hear
ing; and the Receiver will send by mail, post
PAID, copy hereof TO each party who has
presented claim against said Company; and
TO each bondhoider in said Company, so far
as the same can be ascertaiued by him: said
notices to be mailed at least fourteen days
before said hearing.
WM p. WBIrEHoUsE.
Justice Sup. Jud. Court.
A true copy. Attest:
W. S. CHoATE, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
hURD PLEADS INSANITY.
Court Orders Biddeiord Murderer Taken to
insane Asylum fer Examination.

Saco, Jan. 31.-Alfrcd J. Hurd of Bid
deford, was this morning, brought before
Hon. Vim. Whitehouse presiding justice
Of the supreme court 70 answer TO an in
dictment found by the grand jury for the
murder of his father, Jameson iIurd. Dee
I, 1895. Attorney General Powers ana
County Attorney Enmons appeared for
the State, and Hon Charles :. Hamilton
for the defence.
Hurd pleaded not guilty to the charge
By motion Of his counsel . plea Of in
sanity was accepted and the caurt ordered
that Hurd he temporarily consigned to
the State insane asylum for examination
rs to his mental condition, ana to await
the further action Of the court.
He was taken to the hospital, this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
ANDROSCOGGIN COURT.
January Term convenes at Auburn. His Homer
Judge Walton Presiding

Auburn Jan. y The January term
of the supreme court opened here, to day,
Judge Walton presiding. Jury trials will
be commenced, Thursday The term will
probably be very busy one, as Il large
number of civil cases are on the docket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
PORTLAND WANTS WATER.
She Wants Il in The Rarhor. However. to
Accommodate Ocean Steamers.

Portland Jan 21-Thc board of trade.
today, passed strong resolutions asking
Congress TO deepen Portland harbor, on
the ground that mu"h larger steamers are
now running here than formerly. and the
good of the traffic absolutely demands it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
COLO RESERVE. S5l.O0O.OO0.
Since Ian. I. 1895. the Treasury Has Los'
Sl45.000.OOO OF Gold.

Washington. Jan. 2i The treasury
gold reserve is now reduced to Sal 900, 600.
Since the commencement of the present.
fiscal year, July l, 1895, the treasury has
lost $50, 622, 600 in gold, and since Jan !,
1895, sl45 coo, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Stephen Lase, aged about G6 years. a
wealthy real estate owner, and formerly
trustee of the Peoples Trust Co, died of
consumption at Pennington. Tuesday
He had been in business in Houlton for
many years before he went to Farming
ton. about 10 years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
CHECkERRERRY KILLED HIN.
Dennis O'lesry OF Carmel. Dies From Two
Ounce Dose Of Checkberry.

Bangor Jan. s1-Dennis O'reary, 3
years old, Of North Carmel, died. tuesday,
from drinking cbcckerberry He took
two ounces tor cold. He was married
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, Jan. 2l.--l.ocal forecast; For
Wednesday, fair weather; variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22

Our Reg.
Price. Price.
Hoods and Ayers Sarsaparilla, $ q. Si00
Paine's Celery COMPOUND, - LOO
Dr. Greene's Ncryura, ~ 100
Carriers Little Liver Fills, AS IS
~yrup of Figs Ba 50
Cutcura Save, ar so
Cuticura Soap, 10 ~
Ayers PillS, II >,
Atwooo's Bitters, rs Al
Lydia Pinkham's Compound 40 100
Aucock's Plasters, i3 as
Fellows s, rup Hv pophosphites, l.fo $50
Beef iron and Wine, W cth's, 80 100
klckapoo -agwa, - 100
All DR.. Miles Remedies, - 100
Not iifueth part OF the list. Remember
everything you want in our line in same
proportion. Get our prices.
n. r. CLEARWATER,
Reliable Registered Druggist, 1872 Water st.
HALLOWELL, MAINE.
not2jeoQtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
A LET T R.

Through the Druggist named below we
hereby guarantee ottc hottie DR.. BalIslsus-
'tnn the new and wonderful cough and asthma
remedy. Cure your cough. how ever severe, If
durable, or pay you back the money. zoe Slze
40 doses zoe size l25 doses. Try At.
c. r. Partridge, Augusta c. Il. Harden,
Gardiner, II. Z. Clearwater, HaIlowell.
z. II. PlaiSted, Wateryille,
Sold by leading Druggists.
ianlsd2mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-22
EVANS Hotel,
GU1ttiNcr. he.
w. H. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie r.. Bunker,
Manager.
Good Livery Stable and !S07nDie
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
.-..AND....
Lighted by electricity.
Ratcs:: 5000 per day.
octlSdtf
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT"

lsntIt wasting when you pay more for an
article than you'd have TO if you got it some
where else We positively save you rs to So q,
on every dollar you spend with us for drugs
ana patent medicines. Here are a few sample
prices. Can you duplicate them?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
Defamation Contest.

The High School Defamation Contest
in II. Z. church last Saturday evening
was splendid exhibition of ability in
the art of declaiming and one in which
every contestant did surprisingly we'll.
The Young people demonstrated that
they had worked hard every one upon
their several selections and each may
feel justly proud for his and hel easy,
pleasing delivery. Those to whom the
judges awarded laurels were closely
seconded on every hand and the result
was a representative contest which
throws a lustre over the High School,
which should encourage future effort in
this department, and annual contests
hereafter. Places were given as follows:
Gold Medal, Miss Bertha George
Selc elton: Zingerella, The Gypsy Flower
Girl.
Second Prize, Chas Podawiltz. Selec-
ton: Death Bed of Benedict Arnold.
Third Prize, Otto Roenins. Selection:
Emmet's Nindication.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

The Republican County Convention
for the election of delegates to the
State and Republican conventions was
called to order by John f. Cole, chair
man Of the county committee, at tie
court house in this city at 80 p. III.
On motion of ". D. Common, John F.
Cole was elected temporary chairman
and A. L. Fontaine Secretary.
On motion the chairman appointed
W. D. Connor, J. W. Cochran and F. S.
Woodwork as committee on
Credentials They reported the follow
ing delegates entitled to seats in the
convention from the several towns and
cities in the county:
Centralia.-J. w. Cochran, Patt
Corriyeau, 4. /. Fontaine, Theron
Lyon.
Grand Rapids-Ed. Mahoney, \. B.
Crawford, Edward |. Philleo, B. NJ.
Vaughan, c. J. Carman.
Town Of Grand Rapids-C. H. Wood,
F. J. Herschleb.
Town of Lincoln-F. Nollmar.
Renlington-R. \. Kruger.
Richfeld-J. C. Davis.
Rudolph-Ed. Warner, Frank Hamm.
Sherry-E. 4. Ramsdell, Louis Jewell.
Saratoga-Peter Johnson.
Port Edwards-A. Gray, E. Eickstadt.
Marshfeld-Fred VoIImar, Frank
Cady, l.. j. Mangold, Jno. T. Cole, &. A.
Coon, J. {. Dorput, VIM Bartells, Jno.
I. Cole, B. W. Pulling, w. D. Conner.
Town Of Marshfeld-John F. Cole.
Milladore-C. L. Peterson.
Nekoosa Nillage-A. Z. Lapham.
Pittsville-F. S. Woodwork.
Sigel-Chas. Ecklund, Jos. Jagoginsky
Seneca-Jacob Sealls, Martin Jackson.
Wood-F. S. Woodwork.
On motion of B. NJ. Vaughan the
following persons were unanimously
elected delegates to the state and con-
gressional conventions:
STATE.-F. j. Wood, 4. Gray, Geo. II
Smith, j. W. Cochran, f. Garrison. F.
Nollmar, W. d. Common.
CoNGREssIoNAL.-F. \. Cady, E. T.
Harmon, Z. J. Carman, F. s. Wood
worth, A. l.. Fontaine.
F. A. Cady, introduced the following
resolution which was on motion unani-
mousIy adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, That any delegate to
either the State or Congressional Con-
ventions be and hereby is authorized
and empowered to delegate, in writing
his proxy as such delegate, to any
other delegate, such proxy to have all
the rights of a delegate and in the
event Of the absence of any delegate or
the proxy of any delegate, the chairman
Of the delegation is fully authorized and
empowered to cast the vote of such
absent delegate OF proxy, upon all
questions, in order that the fnll vote of
the WOOD county delegation may be
cast at both the State and Congressional
conventions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That each
delegation is hereby directed to organize
at the proper time and elect chairman
thereof.
On motion convention adjourned.
A. L. FoNTAINE, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
$1,000, III Prizes To Be Distributed
Absolutely Free.

Use the letters contained in the text:
"MONON SEEDS GROW" and form as
many words as you can, usirx letters
either backward or for ward, but don't
use any letter III same word more times
than it appears in "MoNON SEEDS Crow
For example the words: see, on, none,
weeds, etc. The person forming the
greatest number of words. using the
letters in the text, will receive One
Hundred Dollars i'll cash For the
next largest list we will give S75 in cash,
for the next $25 cash. and for each of
the next ten largest lists we will give
$40 in gold. If you are good at word
making you can secure valuable prize.
as The MOnOn Seed Co. intend giving
many hundred special prizes to persons
sending them lists containing over
twenty-five words. Write YOUR name
on list of words (numbered) and en-
close the same postpaid with u two
cent stamps for 4 combination package
of MOnou Seeds That Grow. which
includes y packets of the latest and
most popular bowers of different
varieties, also particulars and rules OF
distribution of prizes. This word con-
test will be- carefully and conscientiuuslv
conducted, and is solely for the purpose
OF luffntf introducing our seeds III new
localities. You will receive the Biggest
value in flower seeds ever offered, and
besides il You are able Ia make good
lii Of words and answer promptly You
VIII stand an equal opportunity to
secure 4 valuable prize. We intend
spending 4 large amount Of money in
the distribution of prizes, in this con-
test. We assure YOU that your trial
order with rs will he most ,rarifvinU
Write your name plainly and send list
lis early as possible.
MoNoN SEED Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-03-12
Five Mile Creek.

We are sorry to say that Mr.. X. F.
Knudtson has decided to move his
family to Camp Douglas. They expect
to start about the first of April. A good
neighbor will be missed when he is
gone.
Miss Jennie Johnson is again at her
home in this neighborhood after spend
ing the winter with her sister Mrs.
George McCrossen.
Foxes are getting quite numerous in
this part of the country. Don't forget
to close your hen house.
The dance last week at Andrew
Hanson's was Il jolly affair and all had a
good time.
Mrs. Anna knudtson has returned
home after spending pleasant winter
with her daughter Mrs. Lee Leitner at
Plainteid.
We hear that Mr.. Chris. Thompson
has sold his horse team.
Miss Minnie Brahmsteadt has been
home on visit.
We are sorry to hear that Mr..
Samuel Thompson has been on the sick
list.
While the writer was out hunting a
few mornings since he saw a large
number Of prairie chickens and a wolf.