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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
As Cleaned from the Vari-
Gus State Departments.
Man-of- War Alert Sent to Corinto to
Protect American Industries.
Fast Mails-Condemned Cannun-loitely
Schemss-Army Appropriation.

Washington, Feb. 26 The state de
partnent has received dispatch from
Mr.. Baker, United States minister at
Managua, Nicaragua requesting that 1
war vessel be sent to Corinto to protec
American interests. Secretary Herber
decided to send the Alert to Corinto. TT
Alert left San JOSE guatemala, for AGA
pulco, Mexico, yesterday, and cannot b,
communicated with until she arrives 81
the latter port, probably Friday.
The HOUSE committee on elections, No
3, day. decided the two South Carolin4
contested election cases. Both favor tn,
sitting member. In the case Of Wilso,
against McL,urin, from the 9Th district
McLaurin, Dem, got the decision, and If
the case of johnson against Stokes, Dem.
stokes was awarded the seat.
The House committee on post office,
and post roads. today, made several in.
poitant additions TO the post office appro
priation bill for the coming fiscal year
providing for increased fast mail facli
ties. The item providing for fast mai
facilities between Springfield, Mass sno
New Orleans, La, was re-inserted. Tn.
appropriation for the service is 1896, 600.
AIR. Bull of Rhode Island, offered In tn.
House, today, a bill authorizing the sec
rotary of the navy to grant condemned
cannon and cannon balls to Grand Army
and Navy posts when requests for sucf
are received. A great many bills request.
ing these articles have been INTRODUCED.
and Bull Is IN favor of Il general law OIL
the subject.
Attorney General Harmon. today, sub
mitted to Postmaster General Wilson
decision to the effect that the numerou.
bond and investment schemes conducted
throughout the country are lotteries ant
are not entitled to the privilege of the
mails.
The army appropriation bill was re.
ported to the Senate, today. 1t has be L
increased S35, 600. the total amount Of the
bill as reported being s23, 279, l273.
The estimates called for $24,0J3. go.
and the act for the current fiscal year al
propriates S23, Esq, eos
The President, today, sent TO the
Senate the following nominations: TO
he oonsuls of the United States: Samue.
Comfort of New York, at Bombay, Indl
S II. Keedy of New York. at Grenobl
France; j. II. Mulligan Of Kentucky, 4. I
Cape Town, South Africa: Lieut.. Col.
j. 2. Candy, deputy paymaster genera
to be colonel and assistant paymaster gen
eral; Maj. Frank NJ Coke paymaster, to
be lieutenant colonel and deputy Pay
master general.
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"With pleasure will state that Hoods
Sarsaparilla has helped me wonderfully.
For several months could not lie down to
sleep on account Of heart trouble and also
Prostitution Of tho Nerves.
For three years had been doctoring, but
could not get cured. Ireceived relief for Q
while, but not permanent. Soon after be-
ginning to take Hoods Sarsaparilla there
was change for the better. In short
time was feeling splendidly. ] now rest
well and am able to do work of whatever
kind. If had not tried Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla do not know what would have be-
come OF me. keep it in my house all the
time, and other members Of the family
take it, and all say there is
Nothing Like Hoods
Sarsaparilla. have highly recommended
it and one Of my neighbors has commenced
taking it. recommend Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla at every opportunity" MRS. s.
BRADDocK, 40i Erie Av., Williamsport,
pennsylvania. Be sure to get
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The jury in the famous Bartlett Bige
low case Wednesday morning, at Boston.
rendered a verdict for the defendants
Miss Mary o. Bartlett sued the executors
of the late DR.. Henry II. Bigelow for
5000, 600 for alleged breach of contract.
Miss Bartlett claimed that she was en-
gagged to marry DR.. Bigelow and that he
promised in the event Of his dying before
the ceremony was performed, to leave her
$780,, 900 in his will. DR.. Bigelow died
in 1890 and Miss Bartlett's name did not
appei r in his will.
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BOWDOIN SENIORS
Elect Their Officers for Present Year-CIass
Day Officers Also Chosen.

Brunswick. Feb, 26.-(Speciall. This
afternoon, the senior class of Bovdoin
college elected the following officers foi
the present year President, J. II. Libby,
Fort Fairfield vice president Philip
Dana, Westbrook; secretary aud treas
urer, +. H. Lyford Pennington; com
mittee of arrangements NJ. Warren, Cum
be1land Mills; L. G. Peaks Dover; F. b.
Smith, Brunswick; committee on pict
ures, r. W. Crossman, Midway, Mass
I. Q. Bailey, Bangor; j. 4. Burbank,
West Freeman; POSTMASTER for senior
banquet. Chase Eastman, Portland
The following class day officers were
also elected: Orator, G. W. Marston, Hal
dwell; poet, H. II. Pierce, Portland
chaplain, G. G. Fogg, Bangor; marshal,
G. T. Stone, Bridgton opening address.
". W. Fogg, Bridston; historian, H. o.
Clough, kcnnebunkport; prophet r. NJ
Andrews. Gray; odist. J. &. Minot, Bel
grade; statistician, W. S Bass, Wilton
closing address, g. T. Ordwsy. Boston.
q An unknown man had his arm cut eff
bv falling under the wheels of b. & Nj.
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4 LETT Err.

The Druggists named below are hereby
authorized TO warrant tn At a 70 cent bottle of
Dr. ball's Cough and Lung Syrup .'EtStenG' -
the great Consumption and Asthma Remedy.
can cure your cough however severe, if cura-
Bile, or pay you back the money. Small size
% cents.
c. X. Partridge, Augusta. c. a. Hard. N.
Gardiner. H. p. Clearwater, Hallowell.
p II. Plaisted, Wsteryilie,
Sold by leading Druggists.
10.
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A NEW PARTY
To Be Sprung Upon Unsus-
pecting American People.
Political Reformers to Meet at Pitts
burg, Pa, March 10, Il and Il.
And Most OF Those Consulted Favor Convention
for May 20. Fl and %.

Pittsbury, Feb. ga conference Of
political reformers to meet at Pittsburg
March 10, II and ~, has attracted the at
teotion of the country 10 such an extent
that the organization Of new party is
n Nv certain, and a nominating conven-
ton will be held in May, in advance of
the conventions Of all existing parties
Answers to inquiries sent out nearly all
favor the convention for May 20, 81 and
%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27

Washington, Feb. 26.-Thc House dis
cussed the bill extending the time in
which to annul railroad land grants, AMI
the Van rnTarsney contested seat
case. No action was taken on either. The
post office appropriation bill was reported,
and the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27

Mrs. Daniel Towle of Monmouth, died
suddenly, Tuesday night, while sitting
Mt the supper table. She was most es
Unable lady and one of the oldest citi-
zens of the town, having lived many
years in the place. She was so or 50 years
of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Feb. s6 Pensions have
been granted resident. Of Maine as fol
lows:
Original, Herman S. Still, Togus, Eu,
gene S Fogg, Augusta Increase. George
K. Burnham, Fortune Rock Original
widows, etc. Maria Harper, Calais
Clara K. Hunter, I opsham.
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Washington Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Forccast fer
Thursday; For New England, partly
cloudy, possibly with snow flur,ies n the
early morning; warmer; variable winds,
becoming southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27
In the Senate.

Washington. Feb. 26.-The Senate dis
cussed the taking up OF the House tariff
bill, and also the Cuban resolution. With
out action, the senate adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27
THE DEXTER CLUB
Helds Its Annual Reception
and Ball, Tuesday Evening.
The Affair Thoroughly Enjoyed BY
Numbers and Invited Guests.
Many People Present From Abroad Whist
and Dancing INDUCED In.

| Dexter, Feb. Co. Specially. The an
nual reception, banquet and ball Of the
| Dexter Club, which WAS h, Id in the club
rooms in Dustin block and the large hall
near by, connecting the two rooms, Tues
day evening, was the event of the season
and was thoroughly enjoyed by those
present. The hall was handsomely deco
rated, flowers being in profusion
Including the members and invited
guests, there We're about 125 present. The
| invited guests from out of town. were as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. c. n. Cochrane,
Bangor Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Linn, Hart
| land; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Williams,
Hartland; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sampson,
and Mrs. Il. d. Merrill, Dover; Mr. and
Mrs. W. l.. Easterbrooke Mr. and Mrs
X. W. Penney, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Fol
som, Mrs S. X. Serymgeour Mouson
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goodrich, Water
vile; Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Flynt, Au-
gusta.
The committee of arrangements. Dr.
Z. II. Haines, c. Il. Morse, F. H. Hayes.
Dr. Z, Nj. Foss Nathan Daggctt and s'ilas
n. Wheeler, did everything to make tho
affair mos, enjoyable one, and theie
efforts We're crowned with success
Some of the company enjoyed whist
while the greater portion danced under
the inspiring strains If Lougea's or
chestra of Bangor. The dance order was
as follows
March and Circle, Everybody
Walt, Our CHESTS
Boston Fancy. Has Boens
OHlofu MiLuet, Dexter Club
itncers, Whist Members
Waltz and Carleton, Our President
Lady OF the Lake, The Day We Celebrate.
lam QuadrlIle, Our Vice President
efnpest. Absent Members
waltz and Schottische, The Ladies
tort ana Fancy, Ladies' Choice
Trilby Two-,tep, cur Secretary
society Quadriiie, Committee
Waltz, Till We Meet Again
The whist prizes were awarded as fol
lows: 1st lady's prize, inlaid rose jar,
Mrs. C. H. Wyman of Dexter; 2d. sou
venir spoon, Miss Georgia Knight of Dex-
ter; 1st gentleman prize, elegant ink
stand. W. r. Brewster OF Dexter: I'd.
travelling toilet case, W. H. Carr Of Dex-
ter. The banquet was served in the hall
mt Z o'clock. Refreshments, consisting of
ice cream and cake, We're served at IL
o'clock.
The officers of the clup are as follows:
President, DR.. W. A. Bumps; vice presi
dent, A. p. Abbott; secretary, f. d
Dearth. The rooms Of the club are eie-
gautly fitted up and a credit to the town
as well as great source CT enjoyment t.
the members and their friends.
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One Dollar tor SevenN.Five Cents

SHOWS you the proportion of money saved by
racing with us. IL you cane com. yourself.
write or send friend. We have all the differ
ent patent preparations, and we are selling
them at the prices quoted below.
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Polo Games.

At Fall River-Fall River, II; Paw
tucket, 6.
AT Clinton-Clinton, 9; Stoneham, 5.
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FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Feb. 26 Local Forecast for
Thursday: Fair, warmer; variable winds
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AUGUSTA MAINE THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 27 1896.
MONEY TO LOAN,

Accommodation afforded parties ueedir q
temporary loans. So to $500 on Household
Furniture, Pianos, BICYCLES, Watches. Dia
monds. Can be repaid in installm. nts
Business CONFIDENTIAL
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
2is Water St..opp. Cony House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27

. An unknown man had his arm cut eff
bv falling under the wheels Of b. & Nj.
t ain at Por land, Wedn; sday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-27
Expert
Opinion

The Canadian Government re-
Gently sent an appraiser to the
principal bicycle factories in this
country, to determine the exact
value Of various makes for i'm
port into Canada. After an ex-
haustive investigation, his re-
port to his Government ratec
The morning times., 1896-01-14
AMONG The LABOR UNIONS
Many Locals Met and Transacted
Much Business.
Brewery Employees Trouble Was Dis
cussed ana the Men Promised
All support.

There was an unusually large attendance
at the meetings of all the local labor or
Ganizstious held last evening. AT each the
special order was the consideration of the
differences existing between the Gambrinas
Assembly i349, K. of l., and The ma mage
ment of the local brewerles.
The position taken by Gambrinus As
sembly was indorsed by all the locals aud
fines imposed GU all members proven guilty
OF patroniziug the products uf the local
breweries.
The Shoemakers' Assembly initiated four
teen new members and received twelve ap-
plications for membership.
The price list establishing prices for work,
reported by the special committee, was
indorscd.
at the meeting of the Plasterer's Assem-
bly, the Workingman's Library and Bureau
OF Labor received considerable attention.
The result OF the discussion was that the
delegates from the assembly should regu-
larry attend meetings of the Labor Bureau.
The AmalgamIted Society OF Carpenters
gave audience to the agitating committee Of
Cigar Makers Union, No. ITO, who spoke
In behalf OF the ''blue label' cigar. The
society pledged its support to the blue
LABEL
Tr. John Barrett was chosen delegate to
the Carpenters Council.
A. r. Singley was elected senior and
John Gallirord junior auditor OF the So
ciety.
The annual report of Auditor Singley
showed that for unemployed benefits
5000 ha I'd been expended aud for sick ben
efits nearly $500 had been paid out.
The Carpenters aud Joiners spent the
evening in the consideration OF amend
ments OF the laws OF the general constitu-
tiou. The laws are being considered un-
der the rule of referendum, and are being
discussed in all the locals of the Knights
of Labor throughout the country. When
final action is taken the result will be
reported TO the general executive board
of the order of X. of L.
The Carriage aud Wagon Makers Assem-
bly,, No. 3456, X. of L., installed the full
beard of officers chosen al the last regular
meeting. Mr.. W. II. G. Simmons, master
workman, d. A. &c, X. of L., ard Mr.. Mi
chael Cuff, master workman of The Plate
Printers, acted as installing officers.
Local Assembly No. 1870, X. OF L., a
newly organized branch of the Bottling
House Employees, held well-attended
meeting at No. 6O9 street.
The organization is composed of the col
ored employees OF the bottling houses.
Seven new members were initiated and
three applications for membership were
received.
At meeting of the Bridge and Construc-
ton Iron Workers Union held last night
at Ga Eighth street northwest, it was
ordered that any member drinking beer
brewed by the boycotted breweries would
be fined So for each offeuse.
The morning times., 1896-01-14
CAUCUS WAS FRUITLESS
Republicans Only Agreed Upon a
President Pro Tempore.
Postpone II Complete Bcorginiza-
tion of Elective OFFICERS.

The Republican Senatorial coucus yes
Beyond the understanding. cached without
taking a vote, that when The opportunity
presents Itself, Mr.. Frye should be placed
in nomination as the partys candidate for
President pro tcmpore, nothing WAS done.
There seems to he u disposition 10 pu;
tive Officers OF the body until the new
Senators from Utah shall Il rrivc. The caU-
Gus was OF short duration Hr. WoIcott.
of Colorado. made Il short speech and said
he spoke for himself and his Coilea guc.
They could not, he said. undertake TO lie
publica8S might take.
Without their votes a9d that OF ,one of
the Popuiists, or the third party, refrain
ing from voting as they did with respect
10 the committees, the Republicans are
powerless. Sholid the detection uf tie two
Colorado Senators bc permanent IL does
not then appear Just how the Republicans
can reorgauize The Senate.
There was also feeling manifested by some
Senators after the Caucus adjourned. IL
wasintimatcl that oyerturcs had been made
certain Republicans In the way OF appoint
meats If they would refrain from urging
a reorganization. Inasmuch as the force
of employees cannot De Increased without
the concurrence of the Senate, this PROPOSE
ton viii probably he bitterly eutagonized
by senators who are favorable to Il cornpcc
revision of the personnel of Che elective
Officers and the mcu under them.
The morning times., 1896-01-14
SHE ROBBED A DETECTIVE
Young German Woman Stole Valu-
ables from Mr. Weldon.
She Begged for work ana To!a :,
Piteous Story, But l. Thought 10
Be an Accomplished Thief.

Mary King was arrested by Defective
Weedon yesterday afternoon on the charge
of the larceny OF various household ar
ticles from his home, No. III L street
northwest, and was locked up at police
station No. 6.
About two months ago she went to tie
residence Of Detective weldon while he
was away from home and applied to his
mother for work. She told a most pi,iful
story of suffering and privaiion, ard said
she was absolutely without means or friends,
She gave Frederick, Md, as her native
place.
She worked faithfully for a few DAYS
Soon sets OF napkins, towels, dresses, etc
vanished mysteriously.
Saturday was payday and Mary, after
receiving her monthly stipend, disap-
peared.
The case was reported to headquarters
and nothing more was heard OF il until
last night. when Detective Horne received
n message from Mrs. Norah Lanahan, of
No. 132 Il street northwest. stating that
she had been robbed OF 500 by a female
servant Upon investigation. Horne found
that the description answered to that given
of Mary by Weldon.
Yesterday afternoon she was taken into
custody. Mary returned the S100 to Mrs
Lanahan, saying she found it under a bed
The morning times., 1896-01-14
HANNIBAL AND HIS "SCIPIO
Hr. Hobinson of South C.iroIim Loses
Ills wife's Coon Dog.

Hannibal Robinson, OF the Great zee Dee.
5. C.. arrived in town last night and is in
search OF the Hon. John L. McLaurin
Congressman from the Sixth South Caro-
lima district.
Hannibal got into trouble before he was
In the city an hour. He lost his wifc's coon
dog and was roaming around the city lat.
last night and early this morning in search
OF the animal.
Hannibal il type Of the great ante
beIlum African OF the interior. He Is
low sized. decidedly bowiegGed. of ashy-
complexion blue lips and red fibrous eyes
white wool. and patches of white beard and
mustache- He wore Il knitted tdrban or
alternate red and blue stripes, Yankee
blue military overcoat, which formerly had
brass buttons, but is now held together with
lightwood sp!inters, grey wooden pants
down to the ankles, grey wooden socks.
showing between the southern extremity
of his pants and what is known in. the
country as .'cow belly" shoes.
He, of course, wore 4 hickory stick. and
had plenty OF money. In fact he said he
had made a top crop, middle crop and
bottom crop OF cotton" and had sold
out in de very fuss commencement OF the
season. Wien he got in at 11.10 p. II. he
made inquiry OF the guard with hesoEoTous
voice who sings out the departure Of trains.
If he knew where Mr.. McLaurin lived
\ little invest tigauon showed that Mr..
McLaurin lived or Iowa Circle at 4 certain
number, which was all Chaidee 10 liza nnibIi.
He was told how 20 get there and went
out pulling his turban close down over hi:
eyes ard with his stick under his arm.
About midnight he turned up again and
said that nobody lie met Gould tell him the
way TO the Highway CircCs where AfF. Nc
Laurin lived, but that wasn't what b. came
back for.
whats tie trouble then. Old gentle
man" asked the guard.
well, you see, suh, de dawg be didn's
follow me-"
what dog"
My wifG's dawg. Hit is biack and
brown tan dawg. Hit must have shuIy for
got 10 get up when l cum out Hit were
asleep"
The guard explained that be had seen
such n dog running around.
"Hlt were IOokin' for me-" said Hanni-
bal. why didn't you ketchurn?" inquired
Hannibal patheticaly-
Why said the guard, chow did
know it was your dog. 90
My Gawd,'' replied Hannibal, throw
ing up his hands III am5zement at this pro-
found Ignorance of the guard; My AVID
boss, cf you hadda called him ScipiO he
woudda cum to you. Wait twin tomorrow?
No sub, dat dawg is got to be ketched dis
blessed nisht. l kin fine Mars AfcL1urin
tomorrow. what. sub? Lose dat dayg?
rclda lose de office an next years top.
middle, and bottom crop. Which way did hr
go? Goodbye. If you see hit again, To-
Gawd sake call him Scipio.''
The morning times., 1896-01-14
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
II May Meet To-day, but No One
seems To h now.

~ -'Ahy -'tI' A'bu'r ''f -'' INV
seems To Know.
When the Senate adjourned yesterday
Chairman Morrill, did not know whether
there would hc Il meeting Of the Finance
Cnmnittee today or not. although it is the
regular meeting day.
Mr.. Jones OF Nevada, upon whose vote
the Republicans must rely To- get the tariff
bill ont OF committee, IS quoted as Say wing
that he viii insist upon The addition of 10
per cent being added t. TIE sugar schedule
To correspond with The increases made by
thc House bin in the other schedules.
II lie continues TO Insist uIon this it is
not at all Clear ow the Republicans, who
are Il tie with The Democrats on The CON-
mittec, can report thriF bin without amend
ments in accordance with the instructions
of the Senate caucus.
IL is probable, too, tkat Mr.. Jones may
urge TIE placing OF Il free coinage rider TO
the bill. He declines TO sag that he will
not do so. He appears 10 have the whip
hand. McssrS. Allison and Aidrich are
out of the city and WIN not he present
slogld meeting he called :or today.
The morning times., 1896-01-14
1SDIANA's TORPEDO OUTFIT.
wurship Thoroughly Ovcrhnuled a I'D
Cou Now MIKE 90 Knots

WarShip Thoroughly OvcrhHuled a I'd
Can Now Make 20 Knots.
Newport, r. l., Jan. 13.-The work Of
setting up the United States steamship In
diana's outrlt was completed early this
evening. The ship is 10 sail tomorrow morn
ing at daybreak for Hampton Roads. The
torpedo station experts fired test shots
from three tubes not tried Saturday aud
found all in good working order.
The director fittings put in by the bu!id-
ers had to be taken out and remodeied
by the station mechanics to conform with
the requirements of the service.
During the afternoon 1000 pounds q
smokcless powder. manufactured ut the
station. were placed on board the ship for
transportation to the Indian Head proving
grounds. where it will be tested in l3-iEci
gun firing, being manufactured for that
sized rifle.
The morning times., 1896-01-14
STRIKE is IMMINENT.
Union Traction Company's Employees
May Go Out To-day.

y tS
May Go Out To-day.
Philadelphia, Jan. 13.-President John
Lowber Welsh. of the Union Traction
Company ,todaysent a repl yto theccmmuni-
cation addressed TO him and TO the di-
| rectors OF the company by citizens conf
nit;ee of nineteen professional and busi-
ness men in which the committee asked the
Officers of tI;c company TO receive them
in order that they could present sug-
gestions' looking to a settlement of the
trouble between the company and its motor
men and conductors.
Included in the committee which is a
thoroughly representative body, are Arch
bishop Ryan of the Roman Catholic Church
and Bishop Foss of the Methodist Epsco-
pal Church.
Mr.. Welsh in his reply expresses the
willingness of himself and the directors
to meet the committee, and requests the
committee to name the time for the con-
ference.
In view of the strong probability OF an
carly strike the conference will be held
soon, probably tomorrow. The motormcn
and conductors have already voted to strike
IL the results of this conference Of the
citizens committee with the ccmpany's
officials is not satisfactory.