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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03
Mayor Bibber oil Bath Re. elected.

Bath, March a.-(SpeciaD. Mayor Fl.
ID. Biboer was reelected. today, by 400
majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03

argue not against heavens hand or
VIII nor bate jot of heart or hope, but
still bear up and steer right onward. Mil
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03
Gun=ShOt Wounds.

! Major E. A. Darlington was shot
) through the arm at the battle of
Wounded Knee" December 20.
5 1890, the last fight between the
( Indians and our troops. 1t is not
5 often that a regular army officer
certihes to the value of proprietary
) remedy, but this is what Major
! Darlington says about SALvA-cEA
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
April 81, 1895.
II have used SALvA-cEA for
) soreness or rheumatic pains in the
{ muscles of my arm, which is dis
) abled from gun-shot wound involv-
ing the elbow joint relief was quick
and complete.
E. A. DARLINGTON,
Major and Inspector General.
U.S. A."
Not many people suffer
from gun-shot wounds, to be
sure, but lots of us do suffer
from piles, local skin irrita-
ton, chafings, colds and nasal
catarrh, and SALvA-cEA is
just as efficacious in all of
these as in gun-shot wounds.
Two sizes, IS and 50 cents per box.
AT druggists, or by mail
{ m 1fo'' fSfcf-seatea fafn ard ,-ken,ratfs,. Of
me -/@snfS aSe Sal0e-cea, Extra ,Sf,one,,
Sela IN fzas al IS cents each.
iHH ERANDERTH Co., a74 Canal Street. NY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

1t Is reported that the Biddeford and
Saco bridges were carried out MONDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03
ON THE ANDROSCOGGlN.
Both Lewiston Bridges Gone and Over
100000 Damage Already Done.

Lewiston, March 2.-(Spe ciaD Both
bridges have gone out, the south at >
"A. M, and the north at A. NJ. The
NJ G. X. r. and Grand Trunk bridges
are all that remain for communication
with Auburn. All the wires are down
and Auburn has no electric lights or tele
phones.
Logs and lumber are coming down
with the fierce current at great rate, and
two grist mills are also said to be on the
road.
1t is said that there is not a carriage
bridge left from Rumford Falls to the
mouth of the river. There is now. mid
night, 10 or 10 feet of water on the dam
Washouts are reported in all directions
The bridges are reported gone at Liver
more Falls and Jay, and the Otis Falls
PULP Co. has suffered some damage.
Kumors ara a1loat about the Rumford
Falls dam. but nothing authentic.
Following are some of the e,timorod
damage to firms in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03

Portland, Monday. UT Oh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03

: Bad dreams dis.
tress the man whose
digestion is out of
order. Constipation
creates more dreams
than are in the infer
nal regions. People
who are troubledwith
constipation sic e p
badly and restlessly.
Sometimes they can
not sleep at all, and
when they do sleep,
the dreams come. It
doesn't take so very
long to wear a man
out with that sort of
thing. He gets up
IN the morning feel
ing worse than he
did when 1,a won't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03

TAKEAPILL. Take the best. Take Hobbs.
DR.. Hobbs Little Liver Pills don't grippe.
Price 10c.
mars 10 i7-2i-3l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-03
Educational,

March 3-i-Central Penobscot Teachers As
ISOLATION, North Bradford
March iS-H-Penohscot County Teachers AS
ISOLATION. Old Town
Aprll = kennebec Teachers Convention.
Gardiner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

Al the o'clock mass the new division
OF the League of the Sacred Heart Of
Jesus. composed OF unmarried ladies over
sixteen. made their regular monthly com
rnunion in a body. In number about a
hundred. 4 meeting was held after yes
pcrs.
IL was announced that in consequence
Of The administration OF the sacrament
II confirmation and tho first communion
OF the children on the first Sunday oil
May the monthly communion OF the
boys and girls sodalities and Of the
Young Mems Union would be postponed
from next Sunday until that day. when
tho Easter communion OF the West End
Beneficial Society will also take place.
The attendance al the high mass was
small. ana there was no sermon
Az tho meeting Of the Young's Mems
tniCn on Friday night last a most inter-
,sting entertainment with the graphic
phone was givcn 10y Mr. Louis Sanlero
10 the members and a large number Of
Invited guests. The biwcckly meetings
81 the union have been discontinued for
tho sumner. and hut one meeting a
month VIII be held on the Tuesday
evening preceding the first Sunday Of
each month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Professor Hawks u Lecture.

Professor A. W. Hawks, the laughing
philosopher, viii lecture on April 23l and
Path for the benefit OF the MiZpah Sunday
school building fund. The lecture on the
23d will be delivered In the Y. Nj. G. A.
Hall. and the subject VIII be People !
Have Met. " The lecture on the 24th VIII
Doe delivered In Northside Hall, Chestnut
Hin, and the SUBJECT viii be Voices.
DR. W. L.. Murkland, OF Baltimore,
writes.
Il have enjoyed so many hours Of health
ful, innocent amusement. not unmngled
with quaint instruction, sitting at the
feet of Mr. A.W Hawks, monolOgist That
j can cordially commend him TO all who
desire TO hear an original reader, re-
otter. cXtcmporizer.'
From the Quest. Wheeling, W. Va, the
following is taken
Anybody who has heard Hawks once
needs no second invitation 10 listen again.
70 hear him sing an 'Anthum or deliver
a political speech Will cure the worse
case of melancholy. Yet he Is not all
humorous Many are led TO better way
because Of Hawks wonderful presenta-
ton OF Che woes OF sinful life and the
road to a life Of happiness.
"'There is only one Hawks, Always
pood-natuTod, bubhiing over with Wit and
good humOr and funny Without being
coarse. he has the faculty OF making
others happy
Inc West Virginia Democrat says:
Mr. Hawks Is as great as was ArtemUs
Ward I'm point Of humor, ana mas more
mower than Burdettc He Is as witty
AZ was Ward. and his skill IS not one
whit less. while IN pathOs. IN the art or
nrobinR our tondercst senslbilities, he ac-
complishes fcats Wards did not attempt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
MURDERED IN HANOVER.
AYOUNG Nan FOUND ON THE ROAD
SIDE JUST As HE DIED.
Robbery Supposed to Have Been the OBJ
ject-A Mysterious Stranger Suspected
ofKnowing something ofthe Crime.

ASHLAND, VA, April 2O.~Special.--
News of a foul murder on the Mountain
road, near Ground Squirrel Bridge, about
ten miles above Ashland, reached here to-
night. The facts as asccrtained, are
meagre, but enough is known 20 leave
little doubt that a young white man
named Mills was most bfutally murdered
by an unknown white man. Minis drove
for James Nuck0ls. lie was at work TO-
day as usual This morning when Con-
stable Prosset was going along the road
his attention was attracted by SCUM
a short distance 10 one side. lie dlscoV-
cred Mills, who gasped his last as the
constable approached. Mills skull was
badly crushed, and he had been badly
shot besides. lie died just as the con-
stable reached him.
Prosset had met "A strange White ihan
n few minutes before he discovered the
body OF Mills. This unknown white man,
n is thought. could not have passed by
the body without seeing II. 1he man was
walking rapidly. 1t is believed that the
stranger is IN some way connected WIN
tho crime. Considerable excitement pre-
Ills in the neighbOrhood, and every ell
fort is being made 70 apprehend the
murderer. ,...,,,o..,oa
Mills was a young man and unmarried
II IS thought that robbery Was 'he w
iect of the murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Brief Church Notes.

Notwithstanding the heat Sunday, a
large congregation attended the morning
service at the First English Evangelical
Lutheran church. Rev. j. A. Morehead
preached an excellent sermon, his subject
being The Good Shepherd"
DR. Tudor preached Sunday morning AT
Centenary church on the bible. 1t was
fine subject for pulpit oratory. and the
tribute which the Doctor paid To the Book
OF God was fun Of elOquence. Of faith, and
love and reverence.
Notwithstanding the intense heat, there
We're good congregations at Clay-Street
Methodist church Sunday. The pastor
Rev Herbert NJ. Hope preached at both
services from the parable of the Prodigal
Son The subject in the morning was
the sinners Sin and Suffering. Al
night. The Sinners Repentance and Re
ception." A fine collection was raised IN
the morning for the special purpose OF
lnsnrinE Tho pToperiy Of lhe church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
CIaiesb0ro Notes.

GLADEsBORO. VA. April l6.-Speciai'
,rire I'm the mountains south OF TINS place
90 doing great destruction.
Mrs. william Willard, a very OLD iady'
died Monday last and was buried win
impressive services at the Lutheran Gene
terry. 81,
rbere have been ten SHOWS here TINS
wear. and the third largest one fell on the
gth of April.
The farmers are behind with their work
nut very little oats sowed yet. There Is
n splendid prospect for a fruit crop ms
summer. as the fruit-trees are very ia,e
putting out. Small grain Is looking hne III
this section. -,
The Democrats Of this section generaiiy
are not in favor of a third term for Presi-
dent.
Several weeks ago your correspondent
(of this place. said green apples were seh-
ing at 10 cents per bushel. ana IN ie"
DAYS after publication the postmaster
here was crowded with letters ana some
sent him money, and requested him 10
shin apples to them. Please tell them
through your columns that apples nave
advanced now 10 90 cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
From the Association.

The meeting for young men at the AS
ISOLATION building on Sunday afternoon
was well attended. Rev. W. Asbury
Christian spoke on the subject. The
Christian Law OF Life" and Mr.. w. X.
Evan, young theological student adj
dressed the boys meeting.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Easter Lilies" defeated the Richmond
College basketball team on Saturday
evening by a score of . TO I.
The third Of the big receptions to the
Young Peoples societies Will be given on
Thursday, April Both. when the pro-
gramme will be in charge Of the Epworth
Leagues.
The last Star Course entertainment Will
be given next Friday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Raptist Church Notes.

The quarterly meeting of the Baptist
Missionary Society Of Richmond and
Manchester was held at the Second Bap-
list church Sunday afternoon. Rev DR..
". l.. Hatcher and W. l.. Wright made
addresses. a very gratifying report was
submitted by City Missionary Leake.
The Pine-Streot Baptist church meetings
closed Sunday night, when the pastor
baptized thirteen persons. There were be-
tween forty and fifty confessions OF faith
during the meeting
Rev G. j. Thompson is assisting Rev.
Mr.. Mercer at West-Niew church In spe-
cial services at and : L. NJ. every day.
There have been fifteen or twenty confess
sions Of faith
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
VIII Have a Fair.

The impression that the recent leasing
of the grounds of the Virginia Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society will neces-
state the dispensing with Of the yearly
State fairs, which seems to have gotten
abroad is erroneous. Secretary V. c..
owens, when questioned on the subject
Yesterday stated that at the last meet
ing of the board of directors of the so
ciety IL was decided 10 hold fair every
wear for the next five years; that the
lease contains clause reserving for the
usual state fair one week in every year,
and three weeks every fifth year.
The premium programmes are now in
the hands of the printers, and VIII be
issued in about ten days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

DIR. Whitehead Reads Paper Before the
Methodist Ministers.

The Methodist Preachers Conference
some weeks ago requested DR.. Paul
Whitehead, presiding elder of the West
Richmond district, 10 prepare a paper
on the subject Of sanctihcation. This pa
per ne read before the ministers yester-
day morning Ii contained "A history of
his examination OF the matter and pre-
scntatiOn Of his present views.
In the paper he departs from the teach
lngs that be imbibed in early life from
Wesley, Fletcher, and CarvOssa, and an
n0unces the belief, from the teaching OF
The Scripture. that all who are children
of God are sanctihed. assails and con-
dennis the claim of those who profess 10
have received the witness Of the spirit
TO their entire sanctihcation, and repre-
sents perfection as realization of deals
that are displaced and substituted 10y
other ideals as character IS developed.
ne paper received the hearty approval
Of the preachers meeting. DR. Whitehead
was thanked for IL. and requested 10 pub
fish IL I'm the Advocate-the organ of the
Virginia Conference.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
DIR. CurtIce 10 Leave.

DR.. Curtice, the United States chief in
spector OF quarantine for Virginia. viii
return to Washington to-day. Thence he
viii be sent TO Georgia. for the purpose
Of conducting certain experiments at
cambridge in the southern part of the
State.
Or. George G. Faville has been APP
pointed Inspector in charge, and will have
his headquarters at No. as Charlotte
street. Norfolk. Mr. Joseph NJ. Turner
has been made local officer for this city.
with headquarters at No. 1920 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
4 DTsCoURAGING RESULT.
IL Took Six Fishermen Half Day to Catch
One Three-Inch Fish.

Mr.. Charles !. Phillips. OF the city
Treasurcrs office. and Mr.. II. II. Boud9r,
OF the City Auditors office, are sadly
disappointed men. ON last Saturday they
started out with four friends to indulge
in piscatOrldl sports They walked about
seven or eight miles. sat in the sun for
hoirs and we.c broiled. but caught moth
ing. Just before leaving for home MIR.
BOudar was fortunate enough TO eaten
with a fve-cent line q thrco-nch roach.
Not knowing how 10 III yide the iish among
the six sports. IL was returned TO the deep,
and the fishermen returned sadder but
wiser men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Driven To Death.

OAlcer Taylor, Of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was
summoned TO the stables of Mr.. James
Sweeney. south Eighth street, yesterday
afternoon at about o'clock. TO see fine
sorrel mare belonging to Mr.. Sweeney,
which had just died from the effects Of
hard driving Sunday afternoon by Mr..
3. Morgan. or Bud" Morgan. OF Fulton
who had hired and driven the horse.
A warrant will be sworn out for Nor
cams arrest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

valued their influence higher, and In JUS
tincation of their assertions spoke OF the
number OF votes which they imagine to
control. While there may be just cause
Tor pride TO become an official OF the
municipal government, the life of a can
didate tor Office is certainly not an easy
one. according to the experience OF tho
various .ncumbents, which always repeats
itself at election time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Gesangyerrin Virginia.

The members OF the GesanGverein Nir-
ginia have been requested TO assemble
at Sanger Hail tomorrow night at ~
O'Clock for the purpose of celebrating
the reopening OF their restaurant with a
"Commers. large attendance Is de-
sired
Al the last meeting of the organization
il was decided 20 give four entertainments
during the coming summer 10 the mem
bers and their families. \ committee has
been appointed to present a detailed pro-
grammc 10 the next meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

Tho City Hall was oyerrun yesterday by
ward politicians. bummers, and hangers
on OF all shades and descriptions. who
tried their very best 10 worry the life out
OF tho various candidates. Some cf them
were rather modes; IN their demands. be-
ing satisfied with the snail contribution Of
ten cents. for which they promised 10
uso their influence on behalf OF the iiber-
al.minded aspirant Zoe Once. Others
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

Important Change in Southern Railway
PuIIInan-Car Service Between Rich
mond and the South.
Commencing April 18th. the Southern
Railway Company will run Through
Slecping-Car between Richmond. Danville.
Greensboro. Salisbury. Charlotte, and
Augusta. This car Will be operated on
trains leaving Richmond a. NJ, max
ing close connections at Danvire with the
Washington and Southwestern Limited
Train for all points South and South
west. returning, arrive at Richmond q
A. NJ. c. w. CECIL, I. /. A.,
$50 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Took Them 10 Prison.

United States Deputy Marshal 4. j.
Peasants, left for Kings county peniten-
tiary. ut Brooklyn New York. last night
with John Waldman, Edward Gould and
Roland Scott (colored), who were sentenc-
ca AT the last term OF the United states
District Court TO serve terms in that
prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
The EpNOrth League

The Senior Epworth League of ST.
James Methodist church will have a bust
ness meeting 1l-night. TO be followed by
social features, consisting Of recitations,
music. etc. The public is invited Rev
! W Moore former pastor. will deliver
a lecture for the benefit Of tbs league
al the church Tuesday evening, April
18th. Subject, THE Blues"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

The sem.-annual rally OF the Christian
Literature h.Nchanht VIII De neld to-hiSnt
Rev. j . a. Morehcad viii deliver an ad-
dress on "Unbehef ia Current Literature. -
an argument for the distribution Of Chris
tian literature. An excellent musical
programme will be rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Torty-Tirst Session.

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, MAY 7th-I4th,
1896.
For the above occasion, the Southern
railway will sell tickets at one fare for
the round-trip. Tickets on sale May 5th-
Sth, good for fifteen days from date Of
sale. This trip will be made in daylight
through the beautiful scenery of Western
North Carolina. For further information,
apply to c. w. Cecil, r. =. A, go east
Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

The Richmond Telephone Company is
now engaged In wiring the premises OF
subscribers and connecting the same with
the exchange.
Parties desiring the new phones Will
please call at the company's office, third
floor Of The Times building, and sign con-
TRACTS at once. and thus secure prompt
connections and speedy service.
RICHMOND TELEPHONE CO.,
JOHN G. ROBERTSON,
President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Council Committees Meet To-Day,

The Council Committee on Finance Will
hold It's regular meeting this afternoon
at o'clock in the Auditors office.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings will meet this evening at o'clock
I'm room No Of the City Hall and trans
act some important business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Funeral of Miss Courtney.

The funeral of Miss Mollie Courtney.
which took place from Glen Allen church
sunday afternoon. was largely attended.
DR.. John Pollard conducted the obsequies,
which were Of solemn and most i'm
pressive character. \ host of friends Of
the deceased followed the remains to their
last restng-p place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
southern Baptist Convention, Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, May Sth to i4th.

For the above Convention the Seaboard
Air Line has made a rate OF one fare Tor
the round-trip, ana desires 10 run d solld
r,ntist train from this territory to Chdt.
fanooga and return for the exclusive COM
fort OF delegates and visitors.
Fer further information apply 20,
II NJ. BOHKlN,
Passenger Agent.
S36 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

The great sacrifice sale OF the stock
Of fine Family Bibles. Prayer Books,
Leather Cases. Gold Pens sc. These ar
ticles are being closed out regardless Of
cost Call and see them at once.
WEST, JOHNSTON K CO.
907 east Main,
CHARLES A. ROSE, Receiver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Mss she chung 10 Castoria-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
On Wednesday. AprIl IN. Chesapeake

ON wednesday. April 22d, chesapeake
and Ohio railway train No. %, leaving
Richmond at $3.50 p. NJ. will be handled
special west OF boswell. running through
TO stanton. reaching stanton at lO:lo
4. NJ. for the accommodation OF dele
gates attending the State Republican Con-
vcntion. Passengers can take this train AZ
all stations between Richmond and Char
lottesville. Schedule west Of boswell Will
be about thirty minutes in advance OF
regular No 30
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
(I.ause Nour Hood.

Cleanse the vitiated blood whenever you
find its impurities bursting through your
skin in the form Of pimples, eruptions,
and scores. Cleanse 1t when you md II
obstructed or sluggish in the veins.
Cleanse IT when il is foul. Your feelings
will tell you when. Keep the blood pure
health of the system will surely follow.
And. remember, whenever your blood
needs cleansing. that Hoods Sarsaparilla
and only Hoods must be the medicine
employed. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
most prominent blood purifier In the
world to-day-for 1t is the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

DR.. White. OF Washington. Is in the city
for the purpose OF masking preparations
10th. of DE Molay Commandcry, Knights
Temnlar, OF Washington. The COM
mandery VIII travel on a special train.
and VIII be accompanied by many rela-
lives,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

SPECIAL RATES-C. o.
On April 22d aud 2Sd the Chesapeake and
Ohio will sell special round-trip tickets to
Stanton at two-third rate. good tog g.
turn until April Is. 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
"Sews Papers Reduced. :"

New York Daily Papers, ic.; New York
Sunday Papers. and &C.; all Weekly
Story Papers. and &c. a copy at X. @.
Myesfs, 400 east Broad street, corner
First.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

Captain Elicit has been officially notified
that Stonewall Jackson Camp. G. ". OF
stanton, VIII attend the reunion. The
veterans Of this famous camp will come
over one hundred strong, and Will make a
creditable showing. as they always do.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Lessons From Experience.

The farmers's wife, before she tried
The virtues of the Victory Food,
Wiu tell YOU how her chickens died
And kept her in fretful mood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

DO NOT DESPAIR because you have
triei many medicines and have failed to
receive benefit Remember that Hood $
Sorsaparilla cures when all others fail TO
do any good whatever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic aud liver meolcine. Harmless.
reliable sure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
ela nnmnlalns no longer, hut !

she complains u" iohbti' "N' h"NH t"ey
are "droopy she goes to the nearest coun-
,ry store and buys a box Of Polk Milier's
Victory Poultry Food. Twenty-Five cents.