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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

McGunnigle wants a first class left
handed pitcher
Joe Harrington will play short-stop
or third base for Syracuse, next sea-
son.
Catcher Pat" Rollins will be tickled
to get back into the New England
league.
A Buffalo writer says that Stahl will
no doubt surprise Bostonians by his
throwing.
The Chicago rooters claim that LANCE
was cheated out of dozen stolen bases
in the returns.
Cleveland will report at Hot Springs
in the spring. and arrange games as far
South as possible.
Manager Mike Clarity of Lewiston
is laying wires to connect with some
club as manager. next season.
The Brooklyns had a batting per-
centage of but 1893 of Stivetts in five
games. last season, and 223 of Nichols
in four games.
Bobby" Moore of Bangor can come
very near holding his own with the
best minor league second basement He
put up great game for Bangor. last
season.
Kelley. Jennings and Doyle were the
greatest trio of base runners in the
National league. last season, with 231
between them. Cincinnati had, in Mil
ler Burke, Hoy. McPhee, Ewing and
Irwin sextet that stole 292 bases.
Hamilton. Long and Duffy of Boston
stole 176 bases
According to Nick Young's figures,
Tebeau had the most put-outs on first
base the past season. Connors the most
assists. and Tebeau the most chances.
Childs had the most chances at second.
Clingman at third and Jennings at
short. In the outfield, Selbach. LANCE
and Keller had the most chances, and
behind the bat MCGUIRE OF Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
sTORM IN THE NORTHWEST.
Heaviest Snowfall for Years Much SUFFERING
will Follow.

st. Paul. Mimi. Novs.-Reports from
points in South Dakota report a re-
markable heavy fall of snow for this
season of the year. A Huron special
says that IL to IA inches Of snow COW
ers the ground In that portion of the
state, more than fell all last winter
and the heaviest fall SO early in the
season for 16 years. Thousands OF
acres OF corn were covered and but a
small portion Of the crop had been
threshed. Settlers are unprepared for
winter and much suffering viii follow.
The snow has drifted and railway
trains impeded. Chamberlain and Mil
Ter report heavy loss to stock ana
much suffering as a res,,lt ~ the ss
we're weather. '@ Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
VICTIM OF cAReLEssNess.
Hermann Hoops Of Brooklyn Dies from Acct
dental cunshot Wound.

North Arson. Nov. Sherman Hoops
127 Kent avenue. Brooklyn. N. V, was
accidentally shot by carelessly resting his
arm over the muzzle of a shot gun. while
riding in a blackboard near Joe Viles'
camp on Dead river, u miles from Sam
Parsons. DIR. Z. M. Wing of this place.
was summoned and he arrived at the
Lege house about the same time as the
wounded man. The latter's arm was i'm
mediately amputated. On account of the
medical aid in season, MIR. HOOPS died
about two hours after the operation. He
leaves a wife and two children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

Lady Tina Scott, mother-in- law Of Earl
Russell, and the two young men, Kast
and Cckerton. who are jointly indicted
with Lady Scott for having criminally
libelled Lord Russell. have filed at Lon
don. a plea of justification Of the libels
which they are accused of uttering. The
trial OF Lady Scott and the two men will
come up on Thursday next. Among the
special cases coming before the House Of
Lords when 1t resumes it's judicial work
on Nov. IL, the appeal Of Earl Russell
against his wifes application for restora-
ton of conjugal rights will have promi-
nent interest. Though the countess has
Withdrawn the shocking charges OF un-
natural offences she brought against the
earl and admitted that they were ground-
less. the scandal has been kept up
through her mother. Lady Scott. and the
countess own apologies are rejected by
sign In making the accusations and IL
society discusses the matter at all.
sympathy is with the earl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

OCh, hui Suds, vas Jul iSu,
Sunday. from the residence with Ma
sonic honors by Lebanon lodge. of
which he was once master. Bates
Post, of which he was a member, also
attended in a body. Interment was in
Riverview cemetery.
Bert Brown was accidentally shot
while out partridge hunting. by lvas
SWEET. at Weld Friday. The boys had
been together. but had separated,
each going home, when SWEET saw a
partridge running on the ground. He
| fired at it, part of the charge hitting
Brown in both legs, while few shot
went into his stomach. At this writ
ing young Brown is comfortable and
it is thought he will soon be out again
Charles Marvel of Pennington. who
was recently shot in the woods by 15-
ears-old Harry Newton, who saw his
head move and thought it was a part
ridge, is on a fair way to recovery,
though he is still a great sufferer The
back Of his neck and shoulders We're
filed with small shot. and several
surgeons were called to assist in re-
| moving them. Newton was hunting
cartridges with his stepfather, last
Sunday. contrary to law, when the
shooting occurred.
The town meeting at Kennebunk-
| port adjourned from Oct. 80. was fin
shed, Saturday, and proved to be one
of the most exciting in the history of
the port. r. w. Norton acted as mod
| orator. When SeIectman Hutchins
was called upon to read the itemized
bill of bridge expenses he refused to
| do so in the presence of DIR. Sawyer,
and considerable fiery talk was in
dulged in. Hutchins refusal to read
the report was upheld by the meeting,
and the report which was submitted a
week ago was accepted. 1t was voted
to raise $4,000 to finish the stone work
on the bridge. The town has eXpend-
ed about s2l, 900 for bridges.
Work on the new chemical labora-
tories at the State college, Orono is
r.early completed. The laboratories
will hold Ga men each. A meeting of
the trustees was held Nov. g 1t was
decided to build a temporary building
to accommodate the large number of
students until an appropriation is
made by the Legislature. Dec was
decided upon as a date for the Prem
tiss prize speaking contest. The can
didates are Arms. Grover Palmer.
Small Swain. Whittier, Mrs. Swain
and Miss Powell. A hooded seal has
been received by the natural history
department. 1t was killed at Belfast
and is one of the first of that species
ever found in the United States, as
the species are found at Labrador
| The closing to travel of the Rrll rocL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
COL. FRED GRANT
Said to Be Slated Tor Secretary Of War Under
Mckinley.

Indianapolis. Nov. S.-Dr. T. ]. Charl
ton of Plainsfield. recently returned
from a visit to Gen. Miles, is authority
for the statement that Col. Fred Grant
of New YORK. is to be secretary of war
in Mckinley's cabinet. DR.. Charlton
says it is well understood by Gen. Miles
and members of his staff that Grant is
to be at the head of the war depart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
Another Factory Starts.

Middletown, Ct, Nov. S.-The Wor-
cester Cycle Co.. after three months
idleness, will resume work. tomorrow,
on full time. About SO hands will be
employed at first, and the number will
be gradually increased to $50. Besides
wheels. the company win manufacture
electric lamps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

The result of the election has caused
inucn bitterness at Creole, Col The Eng
lish flag was hoisted over the Stars and
Stripes. Friday. A crowd gathered
around and tore down the British nag and
stripped it to shreds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

Itching Piles. nights horrid plague.
is instantly relieved and permanently
cured by Doan's Ointment. Your deal
cr ought to keep 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

Inc American Line steamer New YORK
W snn NV was M to have sailed from southamp-
t S sy ,r Mew YORK, Sunday will be de-
pose OF having new shaft fitted, p"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

The West Shore shops at Frankfort, N.
r.. employing 500 men. will start running
on full time again, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

The Australians are great smokers.
The daily consumption of matches in
that country is twenty for each inhabi-
tant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21

@. Rueger and Charles III. Phillips sang
Cardboard Watch. Ahoyr' In an artistic
manner. Miss Sallie Brights recitation OF
dolly Sullivan was excellent. Mr. Al
len w. Dickerson and his daughter Miss
Minnie. gave a most pleasing rendition OF
their international Duet" The Davis
Ranto Club" composed Of Messrs. +. Il.
Davis. c. II. Lambert. f. Hill. and ]. w.
Davis. gave several selections. which were
greatly enjoyed. and Miss Ellen Taylor
sang in sweetest strains a beautiful song.
The specially performance OF Messrs.
VIII. Toler and Lou Wilson provoked
great laughter ana applause: the duet by
Mrs Lille Taylor and Miss Minnie Clarke
was we'll sung: Miss Eva Walshs recita-
fion OF "St. Peter was well rendered;
the instrumental solo of Miss Mary CAT
frey was most artistic; "The Ninth OF
Aprn." recited by Miss Resale Taylor,
won the hearts Of all; Eugie Davis, in his
banto selections and comic rectations.
cantured the audience, and afforded them
great amusement; the "Tony Miller" COM
bination. composed OF Messrs. Miller. Co
lin. Neal and +. X. Robertson. gave a
choice and varied programme, which was
greatly enjoyed.
After a happy speech by Judge f. X.
Farrar. Commander Gray thanked the
audience for their attendance. and ex-
pressed the hope that Lee Camp might
have the pleasure OF welcoming them
again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
LEE CAMP THIRTEEN YEARS OLD.
The Anniversary of the Organiza-
ton Celebrated Last Night.

The thirteenth anniversary of Il. Il. Lee
Camp. No. l. Confederate Veterans, was
celebrated in their new han last night.
The magnificent and spacious room was
filled 10 overlooking by brilliant assem-
blage of men and women. Perhaps no
larger crowd Of the ladies' OF Richmond
ever attended similar entertainment.
Commander James r. Gray called the
large assemblage TO order. and introduced
Dr. James Power Smith. who opened the
meeting with prayer Comrade David G..
Richardson was then introduced, and
made a magnificent address on the past
and present of the Confederate soldier.
His allusion TO the work Of the camps
was most inspiring. showing that while
the deeds OF the Confederate soldier OF
lSCl-'65 were noble, heroic, and sublimely
brave. stll their works of charity, their
care for their unfortunate comrades, their
preservation of the great principles for
which they fought, even i'm these piping
times Of peace" were worthy of all com
mendation. all praise, and all honor. His
recital of the deeds OF the Confederate
private was eloquent, indeed, and the lib
eraI applause he received showed that
while this may be an old song, its strains
are still sweet TO southern hearts. His
speech was a splendid effort. and when
Mr. Richardson closed his peroration the
applause was liberal and spontaneous, and
showed that the audience was In hearty
sympathy with the gifted speaker.
After the speech the Webb Orchestra,
cornnosed Of Ernest Cosby. Emil Leiss.
clifford G.. Woodall, w. j. Cowardin, W..
NJ Todd. Charles Corey, and S. S. Per-
klns. rendered several instrumental selec-
tlons In their inimitable style. Messrs. IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Death Of m Former Insurance-Mnn.

Mr. Everard Il. Meade. a very highly
respected citizen, who was engaged In the
insurance business here for many years,
died at his residence. No. FOG east Leigh
street, on Sunday. He had been in III
health for several years, but paralysis
was the immediate cause OF death. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon at
s o'clock from st. James church, and was
attended by a large assemblage Of friends
and relatives OF the deceased. The inter-
meat was at Hollywood. and the pail
bearers were Messrs. w. o. Shelton. r.
II. Meade, l.. W. McVeigh. j. L. Shelton.
T.. X. Williams, and J. G.. Shelton. MIR.
Meade was a brother OF Mr.. Hodijah
Meade, OF Amelia Courthouse. The de-
ceased was in the 5sth year Of his age.
and leaves a wife and seven children.
Mrs. Meade was Miss Lucy Gilmer before
she was married.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Should Not Acknowledge Cubans M
BellIgerents.

Stonewal Club. No. IS. l.. L. A., had
one OF the most enthusiastic meetings
since its organization st evening in its
new quarters in the Southern Planter
rooms After listening to a defamation
by Mr.. Lewis. the club went into the dis
cussion OF the question. Resolved, That
Cubans should be acknowledged as bel
ligerents by the United States" All
members OF the club participated in the
spirited debate. and the proposition was
defeated by almost q unanimous vote in
the negative. The club meets as usual
at s15 y. NJ on Monday evenings at'the
above rooms, and me public is always
welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Richmond Lodge VIII Celebrate.

Richmond Lodge, No. l, held an enthu-
slastic meeting last night, and decided TO
celebrate the sevnty-seventh anniyer-
sary OF odd Fellowship in America by a
celebration appropriate to the occasion
next Monday night, the 9th Of April, at
their lodge-rooms. Past-Grand-Represen-
tative George b. Davis was selected to de-
liver an address on Fellowship,
and a fine musical programme will be
rendered. The Committee Of Arrange
rnents are Messrs. Chris. Evensen CHAIR
man, Moses Stein. Manly Il. Ramos, and
Samuel Crowder. The sister lodges OF the
city are invited, and grand time is an
.iciDated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
RICHMOND RAILWAY
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
sTREET-CAR TRANSFERS.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED
no THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

Commencing January J. 1886. this COM
many extended It's transfer sys-
lem 10 embrace all connecting
Ines OF street railway in Rich
mond and Manchester. A passenger
il allowed the privilege OF transfer "
any connecting line In either city. and IL
any direction at junction points.
The payment OF scent fare entities
a passenger TO only ONE transfer-ticket,
hut additional transfers are allowed on
fhs same ticket at any point printed
thereon. which does not return the pas
senser 10 the point OF starting.
Al the parks and suburban districts can
b.. reached from any. point In either city
by payment Of one fare.
IA a standing order or the company.
for the convenience of transfer .passen-
gers, that cars shall wait at Junction
my line, II the approaching car is within
the distance Of one square: The. travel
ling public Is requested 10 advise the COM
pany OF any infringement OF this order
ia l2-ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
The Horse Soon Died.

officer Taylor. of the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals. was
summoned Sunday to the stables OF Mr..
James Sweeney, on south Eighth street.
to see a fine sorrel mare which had
just died presumably from the effects OF
hard driving. The animal had been
hired by Mr.. y. Morgan. of Fulton. for
an afternoon drive. and when he returned
to the stable the horse was exhausteds
and died a short while afterwards. OH
Ger Taylor will swear out warrant for
Mr.. Morgan. ,1J..s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Figured MOhdir.

Tomorrow from to u Black Figured
Mohalr. double width, lie. yard. One
dress to a customer.
A fortunate combination OF circum-
stances has placed In our hand a line
Of Exquisite Novelties In Black Goods.
In many instances there is only one dress
length. which cannot be duplicated. Come
and get prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
supreme Court of Appeals.

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
VS.. Cloves, No. 1Oi. Argued by Henry
Taylor, Jr, and II. T. Wickham for
plaintiff I'm error and Charles V. Meredith
for defendant in error and submitted
The next cases TO be called are: Norris
vs.. Jones. No. ic5 Morris vs.. Deane, No.
l07, Jones VS.. Murphy, No los.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Married I'm Washington.

Mr.. Nathan Godsey OF Toano. James
City county. and Miss Sallie b. Garth
right daughter OF Mr.. Philip Cartwright.
OF Elko, Henrlco county. went to
Washington yesterday morning, and were
united I'm marriage by Rev. Or. Hugh
Johnston. one OF the leading divlnes OF
the national capital The happy couple
returned to this city last night. They
will reside in Richmond. as the groom
is a popular railroad man here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
The AImshouse Horse Matter.

The investigation OF the case OF Mr. w.
W. Bradshaw, the city ambulance driver
charged with having endeavored 10 get
$40 from Mr.. 5. b. Nelson on account OF
the sale Of horse to the Committee on
Relief of the Poor, will be he when
the committee convenes in its next regular
session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Miss Courtney's Funeral.

The funeral Of Miss MoIlle 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 impress
sive character. a host OF friends OF
the deceased followed the remains to
their last restingplace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Waists.

Excellent quality Materials. made In the
finest manner; no rough seams, double
pointed yoke back, extra full front, guar
anteed to wash. Laundered perfectly.
Latest colorings; equal to any 75c. Waist
In the country. at SOC.
Ladies' House Wrappers, of Percale,
large sleeves, full Vatican back. skirt
4 Yards wide, choice colorings. 75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Bathing mt Old Point.

Several Richmond gentlemen visited
Old Point on Sunday, and were surprised
10 find that the bathing season had
opened. Those who went into the water
said its temperature was quite pleasant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
.a1Hy!Z1I


Mr.. A. y. Cloney a workman,
employed in the shops at
Winchendon, Mass. and also
somewhat known as a dealer in
watches. which he serls to his
feIlow-workmen on the instalment
plan, says OF Ripans Tabules.
October II. 1896: They hit the
spot! I have used them for three
years, and they always iii the
bill, and do all that Is claimed for
them"
Mr.. Charles W. sharp. OF Baraboo,
Wis, writes Of Ripans Tabules. :
August q. 1896: Il have received
more benefit from them than from
all other medicines or remedies
have ever taken. For years /
have suffered terribly with
bulousness. dyspepsia, and
Indigestion. Ripans Tabules were
recommended by my friend, Mr..
II. A. Fisher. the druggist. at
Baraboo, and after taking the
first box I felt better. Now can
eat heartily. and am greatly
improved in health.
(Signed)
CHARLES w. SHARP"
One Gives Relief
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists
II by mail II the price 80 cents a box
: sent 10 The Ripans Chemical Com
ANY, No. 10 Spruce street, New York
sample vial. 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
Julius SyG|s 4 Sons,
THE TOWER,
corner Second and Broad.

Linen Crimp Cloths, Fur
niture Linen, and Stair Linen
are to be found here in sur
passing assortInents. They
should be ordered now to in
sure the greatest promptness
in delivery. Covering for
furniture made to order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
rIattings and Carpets.

Special lots at money-saving prices.
MATTINGS.-25 patterns China and
Japan Mattings. including Cotton Warps'
Fine Inserted. and Damask, in all grades.
per roll, 81 to $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
C 0 M P A R {

price the cloth better, the trimmings
better. and the tailoring better. There
are cheaper Serge Sits, but the cheap
ones can't be depended on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
MEETINGS.
NrOTIOE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

A SPECIAL MEETING OF The
"A STOCKHOLDERS OF THE WATKINS
uAaDwARE COMPANY Is called, TO be
10 - fhe office OF the company. on
T1rEsDAY. May 10. 1896. at u o'clock.
Nv order OF the Board Of Directors;
,.ao, President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
After n Days Hard Work
r.r. uorsford,s Acid Phosphate.

II makes a delicious drink and relieves
fatigue and depression. A grateful tonic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-21
The Fourqurean-
Price Company,
Our Great Sale
OF
Imported French and
Scotch Ginghams
AT
19C.aY Yard

for the 35, 40, and SOC. kinds
is one of the greatest values
in Summer Dress Goods ever
offered over our counters.
Yesterday was a great
day for them. To-day you
will find the assortment still
complete, and you will be
waited upon more promptly
than on yesterday. They all
go for l9c. a yard.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
PROBsT COMPANY FAILS,
Noted Constr ucticn Concern Makes Ats'gn-
ment I'm iChicago.

Chicago, Nov. 19-The Probst Con-
struction company made an assignment
in the county court today. The assignee
is Gustave Wilke. The company is one
OF the largest contracting concerns in
the country. It's headquarters are In
New York No statement was filed
showing the amount OF theliab!lities and
ssseis.
r. LIGHTER. a member Of the Probst
Construction company. was questioned
today with regard 70 the reported as
Segment. He expressed astolishmenL
He saic:
II have heard nothing Of the assign
ment. though it is very natural that
should be advised OF Il / know no cause
for such = proceeding and am at Joss
TO account Cor il"
The company built the Coliseum. the
Schiller building, the Peristyle al the
worlds fair. the Fisheries building.
Hagenback's building on the Mi1Tay
Fla.sance. the court house at Fort
Worth. Texas and a number Of other
tots bic public buildings. Tire concern
had Offices in the Schiller building until
about a month ago. when IL was moved
20 New York The Office here was only
q branch sn6 the corporation belonged
% Nex York. although il had Offices II
a number q tie larger cities. About Ire
Schiller buil3ing nothing was known
previous 70 the assignment. o. any E.
nsnc,si differ uces under which the com
pany was isborinz