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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
A STRICT INQUIRY
Ordered BY the Kaiser into the Authorship Of
Those Celebrated libels.

Berlin. Dec. 1O.-The Reichsanzeieer
the official journal announces that the
Emperor has ordered the strictest in
quiry be made for the purpose of dis
covering the authors of the libels
against the high persOnages who, Oct.
Z, took part in the crown council held
at Hubertusstock by command Of the
Kaiser The Emperor was informed at
the time that Baron Won Luetzow. who
has just confessed to forgery and has
been sentenced to Is months imprison-
ment. was the author of a scandalous
article which appeared in the Welt Mon
tag Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Ahont souen vears auo .ha pisea.a.

About seven years ago the Pscata-
quis Falls Pulp and Paper Company
erected buildings at Rowland and
built a dam. The rise of water in the
river was the cause of damage to a
certain portion of road A bridge was
overlooked and temporary bridge
was put up but the commissioners
would not accept it. Now fine new
bridge has been built by the selectmen
at the company's request and expense,
the way changed, the grade raised and
the town now asks the commissioners
to change the way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11

Washington. Dee. 10-The ridge Of
high pressure has remained nearly sta
tionary, extending from West Gulf ITO
Oregon. The depression north OF Mon
tana has moved to Manitoba. increasing
in intensity. Il pressure of $50 being re-
ported from Prince Albert. Light show
crs have occurred in New England and
the Lake region. except Lake Michigan
and in southern Florida. The !empera-
turc has fallen in the Missouri valley and
Florida. risen in the Ohio and middle
lower Mississippi valley. and has re-
manned nearly stationary elsewhere.
Generally fair weather viii prevail in
All districts. with increasing cloudinesS
in the extreme Northwest, Friday after
noon. The temperature will rise in the
Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
AUGUSTA MAINE. FRIDAY DECEMBER H. 1896 ss.s
FURS
Made to Order, Repaired or
Made Over
BY a Practical Furrier with Eighteen
Years Experience.

NEW GARMENTS made to order from
selected skins. OLD GARMENTS re-
paired or remodeed to the latest STYLES
If out Of town customers will send lob to
us by express and write carefully what
ceive our suggestions, price of job etc,
which if satisfactory. will be acted upon
at once upon receipt of order to proceed
with the work. or should you decide not
to have the job done, we will return same
at once. We also call your attention to our
large stock of fur garments. fancy furs.
colarettes. scarfs. trimmings, etc. All
goods and work guaranteed.
n. G. BARKER,
CORNER HAT AND FUR STORE,
Gardiner. Me. Telephone 34-ll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
KNOX COUNTY INDICTMENTS.
Criminal Cases Probably 10 Be Tried at This
Term OF Court.

Rockland. Dec. 10.-The grand jury
brought in the following indictments. to-
day. in the Knox county team of the
supreme court: George r Coombs
cheating by false pretenses: Charles d.
Farr, breaking. entering and larceny;
William l.. Staples and Francis b. Bax-
ter, breaking, entering and larceny: Will
liam l.. Staples breaking. entering and
larceny: A. II. Fowler. alias +. A. Chase.
cheating by false pretenses: Fred J. Cole.
assault and battery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
NEEDED NO HELP.
Steamer Ashore But Crew Got Her OF thu
Beach Alone.

New York Dec. 10.-The British steam
err Clarissa Radcliffe, Nenarth Nov. "a.
for this port, went ashore on Great
South Beach, opposite Beilport. l.. L..
last night The life savers, this morning.
got line over her. but the crew did not
avail themselves of it, being at work
throwing coal overheard. by which
means they lightened the vessel and got
her off without assistance. The vessel
then proceeded to New York. At 80
this evening. she had anchored outside
Sandy Hook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11

G. D. Remick, the baritone of the
Onera Co.. was unfortunate enough to
lose roll of bills amounting to up
wards Of $40. Sunday, somewhere about
the citv. Mr.. Remick is very popular
with the company and has their un-
bounded Sympathy in his loss--Bath
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
ASSAULT WITH 4 RATCHET.
siddeiord Grocer Elects Boy from Store and
Has Trouble With Mother.

Biddeford. Dec. 10.-Jerome Roy, a
grocery dealer, was arrested, today,
on complaint of Mrs. Edmund Porter.
who claims that he attempted to as
san1t her with a Ratchet because she
iuterceded in behalf of her son, whom
Row had driven out of his store. Roy
will be given hearing, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Nervous

People find just the help they so much
need, in Hoods Sarsaparila. IT fur
nishes. the desired strength by puri-
flying, vitalizing and enriching the
blood, and thus builds up the nerves,
tones the stomach and regulates the
whole system. Read this:
81 want to praise Hoods Sarsaparilla.
My health run down, and had the grip.
After that, my heart and nervous system
were badly affected, so that l could not do
my own work. Our physician gave me
some help, but did not cure. decided
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. Soon could
do all my own homework. have taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11

Canton. Ohio Dec. 10-A new man ha g
swung into prominence. today, as a cab
met possibility, viz Judge JOS McKenna
Of California. appointed to the United
States circuit bench by President Harri-
son. He is well-knewn by the President
elect and Is an uncommonly availa biz,
man of the highest character and stand
ing.
Mrs. Mckinley left. tonight, for Chi
cago: for few days visit with her
cousins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
BERTHA WAGNER DEAD.
Was Terribly Burned by Explosion Of Lamp.
Saturday. at Portland.

Portland Dec 10-Bertha Wagner
who was severely burned by the eXplo-
sion of a kerosene lamp, last Saturday.
died, today She was u years old, and
was forewoman in Aver Houston &
Co.'S hat factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Funeral Of Late Alfred Willis, Richmond.

Richmond, Dec. 1o.-(SpeciaD.-Ihe
funeral services of the late Alfred P.
Willis will be held at his late home at
II NJ Sunday. Richmond Lodge,
l. o. o. F.. of which the deceased was
member will attend in body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
SHOWERs-cLEARlNG At NIGHT.

Boston, Dec. 10.-Local forecast for
Friday: Generally cloudy. possibly
showers followed by clearing cooler
Friday night, variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
II Makes No Comments.

Havana, Dee. 10.-The Diario de Ia
Marina, the leading journal of Havana.
publishes extracts from President
Cleveland'S message to Congress, re-
ferring TO Cuba and Spain, but makes
no comment thereon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
WEYLeR RETREATS.
Maceo Evidently Sufficiently Alive 10 Drive
Back the Spaniards.

Havana. Dec 10.-Captain- General Wey
Ter, at the head of il column of troops.
has arrived in the province of Pnar del
Rio. whittier he went some time ago to
operate against the rebel forces com
ma nded by Maceo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11

The Brunswick Manufacturing Co. is
erecting IA brick building 40X100 with a
stone foundation, on Stanwood street.
Brunswick. The Auburn Electric Motor
Co. is consolidated with this one and will
move its plant to Brunswick in the near
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Cured

Hoods Pills with Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and they have done me much good. 1
will not be without them. have taken Is
bottles of Hood 8 Sarsaparilla, and through
the blessing of God, it has cured me.
l worked as hard as ever the past sum-
mer, and l am thankful to say l am
well. Hoods Pills when taken with
Hoods Sarsaparilla help very much"
MRS. M. M. MESSENGER, Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures prove that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11

The Cabot Manufacturing Co. at
Brunswick. Is erecting a new building.
place that portion OF the old mill which
Is being torn down. This move is made
to secure more compact arrangement
OF machinery In the interests of economy.
This company has also put in three new
4S-inch Hercules water wheels, which
Will develop 100 horse power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Dec lo.--Forecast for
Friday: For New England. threatening
weather with light showers: clearing by
Friday noon; warmer, westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Minister Willis m.

San Francisco, Dec. 10-Honolulu ad-
vices. Dec. 4, say: United States Minis
ter Willis has been very i'll with malarial
fever for several weeks. but the present
symptoms are more favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Over 200 Emigrants Also Lost.

Berlin, Dec. i0.-PerSistent reports
reach here from Madrid that more than
300 emigrantS took passage on the steam
er Salicr at torunna and all Were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
New Lieutenant Governor Of New Brunswick

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. Ex-senator A. r..
Mcclellan has been appointed lieuten-
ant governor of New Brunswick to
succeed Hon. j. ]. Frazier. deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
They Fail to Find aaceo's Body.

Havana Dee. 10.-Nothing has been
learned of the whereabouts of Maceo's
body, and nothing further has transpired
to confirm the reports of his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11

This is the PUREsT DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC MATTER IN 1T: 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
q solid layer of clay which strictly pro.
tects it from surface drainage ana az
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. .75cts
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts
One half gallon daily per month. .aocts
Delivered to any part of the city for 80
cents q hoeshead or 25 cents a barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
c. F. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor,
Augusta Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
A Pure Water supply Prevents
Sickness.

This water is endorsed by the physi-
clans of Augusta. 1t will be delivered IN
nice clean carboys every day at 10 cents
per gallon per month.
Visitors are cordially welcomed to the
spring and bottling houses. Address all
orders. HERBERT w. NORCROSS.
State street, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
AUGUSTA. NAME,

Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State board of health.
1.-THE SPARKLING CLEARNESS JUST.
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICALL
1T Is ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date of
examination, April %. 1889. Analysis Of
sample Of water No. 316 expressed in parts
per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington. Dec. los. Putnam has
been appointed postmaster at York,
vice Fremont Narrell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-11
ABSOLUTELY PURE
THE FAMOUS
G|'au,'! Spring Water.

A quantitive analysis by Prof. F: g.
Robinson of Bowdoin college shows TINS
water to be absolutely pure: 1t has great
solvent qualities. and aside from the
security to health it affords, will be found
a positive help to all forms of kidney
trouble
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

sounded with tho wild alarms of the ice
cutters and filters who took me for IL
visitor from another sphere, as they aft
erward admitted. Ono Of them said that
no chad seen il coming, with horns and
a long tail that it just kinder whirred
past and disappeared down the lake.
L dipped into TIE icy water up to my
waist on the farther side, hut did not
lingor. L was perfectly cool after that.
l went on as before. but tho straps bad
Slipped during my struggle to free my
self and held me by tho wrists only. I
felt quite fly, however. saw the amazed
inhabitants of the lakeside hurrying to
tho waters edge and sort of stage
fright seized me for II moment, but I
could not now withdraw from appearing
before them. l also saw the large, ex-
teDsive hotel Mt the end of the lake loom
ing up and l realized that must sail
over it or else injure it. hardly OK
pected to clear it, but I leaped into
space with all my might. went up at
all angle of 40 degrees, and as did so
several men along shore began to shoot
at me with winchesters. 1 could hear
the plaintive ping of tho bullets as they
passed, and every ping gave me con-
vulsion. was within so feet of the no
tel and was just picking out window
through which I calculated to enter
when the whole apparatus struck tele-
graph wire and instantly collapsed. I
hung there like disabled kite for
minute or two, while the crowd gathered
and then the wire broke and landed
among the astonished inhabitants, much
bent and disheveled when 1 struck the
ground. 1t was great hit, and as
scientific experiment it was highly sue
cessful, as understand it demonstrated
something about aerial navigation-I
don't know what
These endeavors to acquire knowledge
OF new sport are almost always fraught
with peril have been learning to ride
O bicycle for several months past and as
one result have become aware of tender
spots, and receptive of bruises, sprains
and aches of which during most
freckled and varied career had been
utterly Ignorant. l have learned that
man has too much anatomy. a chart of
my sore spots, bruises and cutaneous
punctures would be map of my whole
epidermis.
Gentle reader with tho clear brow
and soft eye, have you ever bought a silk
hat! If you are woman, you may own
up and say you haven't, but nearly every
man has at one time or another squan-
dered his money. A silk hat finds by
some peculiar, esoteric cussedness, every
projection, every overhanging object and
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

shooting craps, yachting and running
up accounts, and am thus tempted in
to extravaganza of action at times, espe-
cially if the exercise possesses what
may be called scientific value.
In such case l am al enthusiast.
Thus when. week since, friend who
is an engineer on the Eric road, showed
me large pair of canvas wings, which
he had designed rs an aid to skating, of
which sport am enamored. was vast
~ interested. These wings, which were
mounted on bamboo frames, had a
spread of perhaps IL feet, and after they
were completed my friend was quite
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

pleased with them, but he was afraid
to try them for fear of the ridicule that
greets all innovations.
told him l would be glad to make
the attempt and he assented quito
cheerfully. He seemed confident that 1
would succeed in making very fast time
on tho ice with them. We went up to
Greenwood lake for the experiment, and
he attached the wings to me by half "a
dozen strong straps. The lake is about
ten miles long, and except where the
ice cutters were working was covered
with smooth ice foot thick / had this
whole area before me as / slowly skated
away from the little group of specta-
tors. Then lifted the W ings by spread
ing out my arms.
In an instant I.felt the wind take hold
| Of them with vigorous and determined
grasp. 1 slipped away and glided along
with an indescribable feeling of buoy
ancy. 1t was delicious. No exertion was
necessary. 1 just sailed.
About ten seconds later tho long ex-
pected gale predicted by Four-ca
Dunn arrived at that locality and struck
me- Tho wind attained the unprece-
denied velocity of SO miles an hour and
the storm conferred just in my vicinity,
| of course. In twinkling my momen-
tum increased and 1 saw at once that
would not need the rings to travel quite
rapidly. l tried to lower them, but it
was impossible, so l decided to cast them
loose. AS was deciding I perceived
| that was about to arrive at the spot
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

coarse natures will not understand the
transparent delcacy of New Jersey
cuticle, nor appreciate how sensitive it
is to contact with sand, gravel, broken
clam shells, bottles and scrap iron.
Only Roentgen ray could discover
the internal dsarrangements I more
than ct-disarrangements that are
the results of the acquisition of this
novel sport.
learned to ride in an academy with
an Instructor who walks some 1900
miles per day for SO and the privilege
Of being i'll refined society. He also has
a contract to furnish anatomical speci-
mems to colleges. He supported mo in
moments of uncertainty, and was a
guide, counselor and a friend
All that know of wheeling owe TO
him-besdes 81 Of borrowed money.
took quite a lot of lessons in riding
and mounting at the Elite academy, the
floor of which. for some reason or OF her,
was always cleared of all other scholars
after my first day. 1t seemed fun
enough for the others to sit up in the
gallery and let me learn. 1 paid So for
arnica the first week, but thought it
cheap, for was thrown in with some
very nice people Contact in that way
with refined folks is very beneficial. and
l rubbed off much Of my gaucherie and
large brown mole on my forehead,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20
What's the Use Of Waiting ?

W1dC the use OF w dltlnS
They say % things som m. who v WAL H but aa, n
r,..~, v-loo bring gus work. it.
ss our prices Sson a nsr aa quality W .
@ NJ grumbing; from ii. We've had
l-l- ullgettngo share. we
- " III have placed disposal modern and
o admiration all it'll whom we
We waidng haven't time to wait
An Up-to-Date Printing Office.
o the made when ho was 'devh" in a
printing that he owned
comparison he hardly for he
after one going over" to start at the beginning and go all
again 1t never ends Just like h0u'ehsep ] but nH1 nrs
But printing establishment is just as necessary
p sn' p %d ssuG ~p ' oome and se '
We Do Not Believe
There another city in the State which sends such small proper
of printing blank books Northern
that is-most ale of it, We
We Print Anything
desired devised from movable type paper and ink
type. combination that tells We do not to be
NOUS beenou study-snd do
business right thoroughly
All Together
things which has contributed largely to the of
establishment the systematic working t0shr Of all u,
ssasn 'n shs it %iS aau r'h is
O0-1S' done-an hours ainea-hus
l@" of he aeeting
o would the interest
In close each of
time productive
Quite Recently Too
imesae hard money everything handled
possibly pushing
('not showing" ahead just though good times
lag behind but
are preparing will
al o things
do notco come no
largest lots OF time in Virginia
Our Establishment
Roanoke
State) which magnificent bright
view a a n
pices)
Speaking
Elevators; bountuly
kinds of Labor and TimeSaving Appliances
In Our Press-Room
the rapid and monster cylinder presses
including the Promise thousands
thousands sheets and best paper
and tabling appurenances
The wonderful powefv.
which machines
eoGN on a threeh il a so oil foo ver
a !
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

getting up a wed
ling rousseau, thin 81
Wow many wome II
abe tired out: DressS'
nE X ers, seam =
stke s, ''shop-
girls, nnilliners :
allghard-worked and
weary over it !; to
say nothing of the
young lady herself.
Sitting or standing
all day is the hard
est kind of work ; it
gives you no healthy
we'll balanced ex-
. ercise (; part of the
I body is ovcrworked
and the rest of il is
under-worked. The
-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20
BuckIen's Arnica salve.

THE Best Saive in the world tor Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chspped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
sions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
Massie's Pharmacy. 100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20
WITH FLAPPING WINGS
Cartoouist Walt sIcDougall Proves
That Flying Is Possible.
CAUGHT III A BIG CYCLONE.
lie Ilcrins on the leo md Ends In n Heap
After u Marvellous F1iGht-Hc Also
Endcavors to Tame u Very
BaliSy bicycle.
Copyright, 1886. by the Author.l

Most men as they approach middle
age grow disiiclined to exercise, and
worry along with as little as possible,
thus creating 4 tendency to corpulency,
officeholding and the evasion of taxes.
1 have erdeavored to prevent these evils
in my case by partaking of all forms Of
exercise ~ often as my other duties
would permit. All sorts of manly
sports attract ne, such as golf, curling,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

"They al things to him who waits but we have not
waiting don propose wait We KNOW prices
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

promptly brushes or bangs up against it.,
and the newer the hat the more col
hsions 1T seeks and acquires.
So, to one whose aristocratic lineage
has transmitted a skin delicate as gossa-
mer, through which is visible the rich
azure blood pulsating like the ole
scratch, the smile will appeal. Low
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20

where the ice had been removed--a
space about 800 feet wide-and with
that quickness of thought that has en-
abled me 10 meet creditor unmoved I
must do something. AS | neared the
black, repulsive looking water, an ele-
ment for which I have little use or RS
spoct. leaped into the air and scared
acrcss The open space, while the hills re-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-20
which has been blemish on my foa-

which has been blemish on my foa-
lures for many years.
Then L got wheel, which was SO
yellow that people gathered like bugs
around u lamp to see mo mount A lit
tie boy who had learned to ride, us boys
do. when years old, held the wheel,
and got on. The wheel started, then
reared up, throwing me off tho port
scupper against stone wall. I fell
heavily to the ground upon my magnum
bonum, and the now Infatuated bicycle
sprang upon me, jabbing viciously at
my eyes with its landlabars, while ct