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The morning times., 1896-02-19
LEAPED FOR HIS LIBERTY.
House of Correction Prisoner Jumped
From a Moving Train


Contemplating the unpleasant prospect of
spending three months in the House of Cor
rection, william b. Parker, a prisoner in
the custody of Sheriff Miller of cumberland,
leapcd from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
train Monday.
He did not escape from captivity, how
ever, foy owing to the speed at which the
train was going, he landed ON his head
instead of on his feet and he is now
landed" at his original destination-the
House of Correction, commonly called
" Jessup's CUT an abode which is not
at all congenial TO men of Parker's type.
few days ago Parker was arrested on a
charge of being on the cars of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, unauthorized,
near Cumberland. He had committed the
offense several times befaFe, and when the
squire heard the case against him he
decided to send Parker to the House of Cor
rection for good long term. Accord
ingly he was sentenced TO three months.
Yesterday morning, at an early hour, Sheriff
Miller took his prisoner aboartf train LAG TO
convey him to the }" CUT" R'lii
As the train reached Tfinifad Station
the county officer opened morning paper
told all about what the Legislators are not
doing at Annapolis. After Trinidad sta
ton was passed the train began ta increase
speed, and was going along at a rate of
forty-five or fifty miles an hour. Sud-
denly the sheriff's attention was attracted
by hearing the door of the compartment
SIAM and he looked up from bis paper.
To his utter astonishment his prisoner
was gone.
The conductor, who was in the next car,
had already signaled to the engineer to
stop the train, and entering the sheriff's
car informed him that "his MAN. had
leaped off. When the train came to a
standstill the sheriff went out in search
OF his prisoner. He found. him lying on
the tracks motionless. When the sheriff
reached the spot where Parker lay, he
tried TO rouse him. The prisoner was so
apparently lifeless that he thought he was
dead. A minute later he came to his
senses and looked up at the sheriff with d
disappointed expression in his eyes.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

Willis Troy, who knows Zimmerman as
well as any man, said recently that he did
not believe half that has been printed re-
Gently about the great racers career in
Australia. 1t has been said, among other
things, that the "Skeeter'' had lost his mar
velous burst OF speed, but Mr.. Troy smiles
at this. and says that he is only on the
threshold of his prime. and that he has a
long career ahead OF him. Jimmy is
twenty-siX.
Peter Berlo is thirty-tw0, and has been
campaigning for years, yet at New Orleans
few weeks ago he rode mile faster
than any bicyclist ever covered the dis
tance before. This is smentioned as showing
that Zimmerman still has plenty of time TO
race, if he SO desires. Medinger, at thirty
eight, was the fastest sprinter in France in
1894, while Dubois, another Frenchman,
displayed great speed at thirty-nine. 1t is
thought that Zimmerman will sign three
years contract with bicycle house in New
York upon his return. This same house
made him an offer of $4,000 year for
three years early this season, but the
champion refused it.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
BARON FAvA WAS THERE
Brilliant Annual Ball of the Italian
Colony OF Washington

brilliant Annual Ball of the Italian
Colony of Washington.
The eighteenth annual ball of the Unione
and FratellanZa Italiana of this city, was
given last night,at Masonic Temple coroner
of Ninth and F streets northwest.
Once year the italian colony of Wash
ington indulges in grand ball. On these
occasions ii has been the custom of the
Italian Ambassador to be present and look
on during the merry making of his country
men. Baron Fava came last night and
watched the festivities for time.
The scene was tipically Italian, the ball
having been especially decorated for the
occasion. During the course of the even
ing refreshments were served consisting of
Italian dishes and wines from the land of
song and perpetual summer.
This ball is given but once year and for
one night Italy regns supreme In a sec
tion OF Washington.
The dancing was prolonged far into the
night many couples occupying the floor.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

Joseph F.. WideDer will start abroad in
June with string of thoroughbreds, which
he viii run in France during the season.
Besides taking a string of race horses, Mr..
W idener will take some horses to show
at the horse shows in Dublin and through,
out England. Among the horses he will
take abroad are Lord Rufus, a chestnut
stallion, four years old, by Henry Rufus
for two consecutive terms champion hack
ney stallion of England; Her Ladyship,
winner at New York, Philadelphia ard
Baltimore horse shows, in the ladies' hack
class.
Mr.. Widener win bring back with him
some foreign cross-country horses, steeple'
chasers and a pack of hounds. During
the summer extensive Improvements will
be made at the farm. A new exercising
barn win be constructed. which will be
about three times the size of the present
ring.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

Frank De Haas Robson was in Pitts
burg the other day, and referring to his
visit said: MY object is to see If we can
not get the pennants West this year. l
think either Pittsburg or Cleveland has a
good chance for it, and have plan that
viii, / think, make our chance better. The
Eastern clubs are a unit against the West,
and we must do something. The Phtsburg
club has number of surplus players, and so
have We in Cleveland. Now. / propose TO
pool these pla yers and see if we can trade
them off along with q bonus for one or two
good players
For instance Mr.. Kerr may know of a
player in scn!c team, that cannot possibly
win the pennant WHO would strengthen
the Pittsburgs The club that owns the
player might want certain young player
/ have Mr. Kerr can have my player 10
make the trade and, of course, he (Alr.
make the trade and. OF course, he (Mr.
Kerr can use his own judgment as 10 the
amount OF bonus he gives along with my
player and one OF bis own. II ! want
player in certain club, why, of course,
Mr.. Kerr will do the same for me. You
sec by this plan il is possible TO strengthen
10th teams without any chance of weaken
ing either"
Mr. Robson very solenInly declared that
he had no other object in view but the
above, but Mr.. Kerr smiled. All kinds of
deals were hinted at. An exchange of out
fielGers was mentioned, and declared out
OF the question. Mr.. Kerr remarked with
emphasis:
Not good player on my team willleaye
PIttsburg except it is absolutely certain
that we get better in return"
The morning times., 1896-02-19
THE NEXT THEATER TOY

Get next Sundays Times with the
Little Red Riding Hood" theater toy.
Don't fear, there VIII be enough to
supply all demands.
Buy all you want-one, two, three or
more-the supply Will be tnexhaust-
bIe-and you can give one to each of
your children and send Ii TO far-away
little relatives
The Sunday Times and the toy to-
gether will only cost three cents.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Telling Railroad Speed by Ear

The speed of a railway train in miles per
hour can be found by counting the number
OF rails over which car heelpassesin 20.3
seconds, because 90 seconds bear the same
ratio TO an hour that thirty feet, the lengthof
a rail. bears to mile. The fish plates or the
thumps may be counted. Thus, supposing
that thirty-nine thumps are made by wheel
in 20.3 seconds, the train is then running at
the rate OF thirty-nine miles an hour.-scieu-
tific American.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
OHE-F0URTH OF THE
Deaths Due to Consumption,
Is the
BOARD OF HEALTH'S REPORT

Mr.. John ii. Ritter, one OF BaitimOre's
most prominent BARRIERS, 33S North Gay
street, gives the following report: For
past five years have been great sufferer.
Ny head ached constantly. My nose fun OF
scabs, with a greenish discharge. Throat
constantly dry and sore, a dry hackey
cough, which would dislodge large flakes
OF phlegm. ] had constant pain in chest.
Night sweats. No appetite, ] was weak
and pale. Constantly catching cold.
thought seriously OF selling out and going
TO Colorado, as thought this climate was
ldllingme. Two yearsagoI was advised TO use
Dr. Fishers Caiarrh Cure. ] began TO I'M
prove at once. Gradually began TO regain
strength. My cough left me, and ] can
say TO the world 1t saved my life. ] con-
Eideritthe greatestdiscovery ever made, asI
had tried everything ever advertised, etc"
Price soc. at all drug stores, and office GIT
Fourteenth street northwest. Hours, 8 90
Al. and TO 9. Consultation free.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Year Without a summer

Seventy years ago was the year with
out a summer. Frost occurred every month
in the year 1916. Ice formed half inch
thick in May. Snowfeil 10 the depth ofthree
inches in New Y ork, and also In Massachu-
sets in June. Ice was formed of the thick
ness Of a common window glass throughout
New York on the 9Th day of July. Indian
corn was SO frozen that the greater part
was cut in August and dried for fodder, and
the farmers supplied themselves from the
corn produced in 1915 for the seeding of
the spring of 1S17.-Chicago Journal.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

The Sportsmen's Exposition at Madison
Square Garden. New York, March 16to 81.
viii be much more than trade. flair. The
general public will derive the benefit of
the display and variety of the exhibit, which
viii, without doubt. be the most interest
ing, instructive. and amusing yet given in
the Garden.
The officials of the Sportsmcn's Assccia-
tion, under whose auspices the exposition
is to be held, have succeeded in getting
some Of the best kn wn amateur sports
The morning times., 1896-02-19
on THE NORTH POLE.
Prof Hazen Discussed the Various
Expeditions and Their Results.

LNDtuItIVti~ anu i Iit7lE 1t'suIts'
Prof. Hazen delivered an exceedingly in-
teresting lecture last night before very
large audience at the Western Presbyterian
Church, under the auspices of the pastor
of that church, and its brotherhood OF
Andrew and Philip.
Prof Hazens subject was the north pole,
one of exceeding interest OF late. He pre-
sented very many views OF the regions
about the pole, and explained the various
air currents 10 and from the pole. he also
spoke interestingly about the plans for
reaching it by air ships, and by balloons.
He dwelt on the balloon theory with
reference 10 the expedition by that means
which is TO set out next July.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
THE NEXT THEATER TOY

Get next Sundays Times with the
Little Red Riding Hood theater toy.
Don't fear, there will be enough to
supply all demands.
Buy all you want-one, two, three or
more-the supply Will be tnexhaust-
ibie-and you can give one to each OF
your children and send 1t to far-away
little relatives.
The Sunday Times and the toy to-
gether VIII only cost three cents.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
| WONDERFUL DISCOVERY
Over Seven Millions Of People
Throughout the United States
Now Using Munyon's
Remedies.
Thus Showing That More Than One
tenth of the Entire Population of
This Country Have Been Con-
yerted to What Is Now
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They Do What Is Claimed for
Them in Every Disease.
No GuessWork, but the
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Thousands of People Testify TO This
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ing, g to 3.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
They Must BE Good

Lace, hat trimmings, and buttons are
said TO be the three features of a wonan's
attire in which it is not wise to attempt
10 save money. Extrava ganee is economy
in these indispensable superfluities of ths
wise woman's wardrobe.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

men, athletic clubs, yacht clubs, colleges,
aud regiments interested in the exhibit,
and this adjunct to the big affair win at
tract the lovers of all sports.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16
Venezuela in Paragraphs.
Sight States are in the union.

Eight States are in the union.
Population of Venezuela is 2, III 99S
Venezuela contains 500, 600 square miles
Fifteen per cent. of the population are
pure blooded Indians.
The territory in dispute is about the
size of the State of Maine
British Guiana was acquired by England
through treaty in 1914.
In 1893 the amount of gold mined in
Venezuela was Al, 900 ounces
Slavery in the republic was abolished
by the decree of March "a, 1854
Nenezuela's export trade with New
ork reaches So, 00O 900 year
Difficulties between Venezuela and Great
Britain first arose in 1886.
1t is estimated that seventy-tive revolu-
lions have occurred since the establish
ment of the republic
An absolute separation of church and
State has been effected; civil marriage is
insisted on, and other admirable and pro
gresslve institutions have been established
Previously to 1856 her public school
system was very unimportant, only 1872
pupils beng in attendance at the public
schools IL the year mentioned. Now the
attendance exceeds 100, 600
The constitution makes presidents in
ellglble for reelection, and it is the earn
est endeavor of Venezuela statesmen to
establish the politics of the country on
firm footing of peace and order
The financial system OF Venezuela is the
admiration and envy of all South Ameri-
can co untries, the single gold standard
being in force, and the public debt Of
quite insignificant proportions.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16
"Best Liver Pill Made,'
arsonS' Pills

it will be seen that there has been great
Ell stridesahead than in any other branch
of knowledge. Everything in the music
line, and all the instruments, are very
cheap, with plain instruction for learning
and there are instruments now that will
play the tune by turning a crank or wind
ing up. 50 anyone with an ear and taste
for music can strike up and make har
mony for themselves, if nobody else.
Somehow the Older people are impressed
with tunes that We're heard when young
and that will always be liked, although
they are out of date now. Some of the
old patriotic tunes played with fife aud
drum in military palades and displays
have never been excelled among the new,
in the opinion of those who are partial to
old time music. 50 we all have our fan
cies in our small way about music.
In the old Centre district no one has be-
come famous as yet. but now there are
young women who can play the organ and
sing more than all Of the district 80 years
| NAeiiNi ofttiNNt, oNiililltutftl, 1dlllOtlC
or comic music, besides playing quick
music: and all the music in sheets or books
can be bought very cheaply. In the sparsely
settled districts now-a- days singing should
be taught in the schools so that the young
will have a chance to try their voices
Singing, with organ accompaniment, is an
1lp t,al f4t ai1tp fai1 : 1,o
the long winter evenings now; besides
music has refining influence. and much
is learned from the words that al
ways viii be remembered; and every
little helps the young. Children who
can learn to carry a tune when very young
will learn to talk palmer and are not 50
liable To stammer and hesitate when learn
ing to read. Then the young can learn to
commit by singing easier than by study.
A young fellow that worked here
could sing songs all the evening, but could
not read a word Now that fellow could
have had some learning sung into his
head. He said he never heard a song that
he liked more than twice, before he knew
it. Singing is a good antidote for the
blues. The story was always told about
vessel coming through Bucksport Mar
rows when at noon the cook called all
hands to dinner and, as the custom was
then, the cook steered the vessel and a
man by the name of BaInabas looked after
the sails. The cook had the misfortune
to SHUTTER badly and when he got excited |
there was only one way to get him to
speak. soon after the captain went to
dinner he heard the cook trying to say |
something He ran on deck and looked |
around, but the vessel seemed to be going
all right. sui the cook was trying his
best; 50 the captain took another good |
look around and back to the distressed |
cook, and says, 'sing it, sing it! why
don't you sing to- That brought the
cook around, and out it came cover
board is Barnabas, and half mile
aseefh OF u.s. OLD FARMER.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16
Death of f B. Wight.
HE WAS THE WELL-KEOWN 'sWEBB'' OF
THE BOSTON JOURNAL

THE BOSTON JOURNAL.
MIR. E. B. Wight, for many years the
head of the Washington bureau of the
Boston Journal, died suddenly of heart
disease Jan. 9th at his home in the Capi-
tai City. For some time past he has been
i'll. and during the last few weeks the
critical condition of his health was under
stood by himself and his intimate friends.
For a quarter of century Mr.. Wight
served the Journal at Washington, and
during that time made marked success
as sturdy, honest and conscientious
journalist.
Born in Mass achusetts, December 6.
1913, Eugene Barton Wight removed to
Chicago in 1856. He was one of the first
graduates Of the University of Chicago; ;
subsequently received legal education
and was admitted to the bar; spent sever
al years in study in Europe at the Univer-
sity of Berlin and in Paris; returned to
Chicago in 1867, and spent three years in
the office of Melville w. Fuller, prese MT
chief justice of the United States, engaged
in the practice of law Meanwhile he
had been constant writer of editorial
articles Tor the Chicago newspapers, and
a translator of books from the French and
German for European correspondents
In 1870 he removed to Washington.
where he resided and up to the time OF
his death was correspondent for the press.
He was for many years the Washington
correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
Later he became the correspondent Of the
Chicago Inter Ocean at the national capt
tai
M. Wight was vice president Of the
Gridron Club under the late Frank Hat
ton.
In 1879 he married daughter of the
late Colonel w W. Clapp, who was then
editor of the journal.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16

FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION ORGAN
IIES FOR THE YEAR.
BANGOR, Me-, Jan. I. AT the annual
meeting of the Maine Fish and Game AS
sociation this afternoon the FOLLOWING
named officers were elected: President.
Hon. p. O. Nickery, Augusta; Vice Pre-
sidents, A. NJ. Spear, Gardiner; c. A.
Marston, Skowhegan; E. G. Burleigh.
Augusta; W. P. Frye, Lewiston; A. R..
Nickerson, Boothbay Harbor; J. II. Kim
ball, Bath; F. H. Appleton, Bangor; Di-
rectors, p. O. Vickery, Augusta; E. M.
Jersey, Bangor; j. F. Hill, Augusta: J.
F. Sprague, Monson; f. c. harrington.
Augusta; G. FL. Clifford, Auburn; j. H.
Kim ball, Bath; George H. Fisher Win
terport: L. Il. Carleton, Winthrop: Sec
rotary, E. G. harrington, Augusta; Treas
urer, W. s. Choate, Augusta; Superintend
ent, }. A. Fairbanks, Hallowell; Consult
ing Attorney, W. 7. Haines, Waterville:
Committee on Legislation, j. F. Timber
lake, Phillips; j. F. Hill, Augusta: J. F,
Sprague, Monson; l.. T. Carleton, Win
throp, +. Z. Harrington, Augusta; A. NJ.
Spear, Gardiner; Committee on Hatch
cries, George c. Clifford, Auburn; f. M.
Blanding, Bangor; f. E. Hastings. FRYE
burg; Committee on Protection of Game.
L. T. Carleton, Winthrop; f. NJ. Hersey.
Bangor; }. f. Sprague, Monson; G. Fl.
Fisher, Winterport; O. A. Dennen. Kineo ;
}. Darling, Lowell. The following com
mittee on exhibition was appointed: f.
l.. Crosby, Bangor; L. G. harrington.
Augusta; Cornelia T. Crosby, Phillips.
Resolution favoring the requiring of a
license for out of the State sportsmen was
withdrawn, and a committee is to investi-
gate She matter. Interesting remarks
were made by several gentlemen. A vote
of thanks was given to retiring President
E. M. Hersey and Secretary harrington,
and the meeting adjourned
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16
James Bridge Dead.

AUGUSTA, Jan. s. James Bridge, who
died here this morning, was born in Au-
gusta, July 10, 1904 He was a student
OF Bowdoin College three years. He was
one OF the four owners of the charter of
the kennebec dam who determined to
prosecute the enterprise when others were
faint hearted and retired from the corpor-
alton, and he lost his property with others
IN the disasters which attended the great
work lie was agent for the company.
Subsequently he engaged in manufacture
ing: he married Sept. 25, 1928, Sarah B.
Williams, daughter of Hon. Ruel Will
liams, and eig ht children were born to
them.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16

ATLANTA, Jan. :. The Whittier cotton
mills, located on the Chattahoochee river,
six miles from this city, were set in opera
ton yesterday. Miss Helen A. Whittier
of Lowell, Mass, president Of the com
pany, pressed an electric button and put
the splndles in operation, opening up an
other industry for Georgia and giving en-
ployment to between 300 and 400 people.
The construction of the mills was begun
last spring. The total cost was 500, 900.
The mills nave 10000 spindles, and it is
one of the finest equipped plants in the
country.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16
Weak, Irritable, Tired
81 Was No Good on Earth. -

DR.. Miles Nerv;ne strengthens
5he weak, builds up the broken
down constitution, and permanently
cures every kind of nervous disease.
About one yeGrago Escfss afflicted
T'th nervousness, sleepiesaness,
Creeping sensation in rag legs.
Slight p@Easifati0n of n.y heart,
Disffacfissg ossfsssiOn of the mind,
SERIOUS loss or lapse of memory.
Ueighted doWn rifh care and
W0rs'y. 4 completely lost appetite
And felt mig rifality srenying ont,
L sr0s rcnH. irritable and tired,
Ny Tesyl't srGs reduced to 100 Ibs.,
In fact arcs no good, on earth.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16

The return of Congressman Milliken to
the craftsmanship of the committee on
public buildings and grounds was excel
lent assurance that he would reappoint
the efficient clerk of the committee, under
Mr.. Milliken during the 51st Congress,
Willis FL. Wing Of Manchester. Prior to
that time Mr.. Wing was an assistant
librarian of the House. Nh. Wing was
member of the Maine House in 1889 and
for several years was secretary of the
Republican State committee. He is a
man of fine abilities and well fitted for
the position to which Mr.. Milliken has
appointed him. Kennebec Journal
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16

up to date this year 1855 new corpora
tons have filed their certificates at the
Secretary of States office. This number
is 81 in excess of last year. The most of
the companies organize in Maine but do
most OF their business in other States or
perhaps all over the country, at the same
time retaining an agent in this State. A
handsome revenue to the State and attor-
ney general is yielded by these organiza-
tions which spring into existence under
our elastic law.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16

A friend brought
me DR.. Miles book,
"New and Start
ling Facts" and
I finally decide
to try a bottle of
DR.. MILES Re
orative Nervine.
Before I had taken
one bottle | could
sleep as well as q
-o-yr.-old boy. My
appetite returned
greatly increased.
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16

When had taken the si.cfh Bottle
Fig freight increased to zSt; 6&.,
The sensation in nly legs ac0s gone;
My ncsSes stendieG completely:
1y memory ras fully restored.
Fig brain seemed c5e0reyf,saf. et.er.
4 felt Gs good as nsiy Asuss o.. earth.
DR.. Mites Restorative Nerris,e as
4 great medicine, L assure yo7s."
Augusta, Me. WALTER r. BURsANK.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on a positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit
al druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for So or
it will be sent, prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the Or Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Dir. Miles NerVine
Restores Health
The Republican journal., 1896-01-16

English SPAWN Linirnent removes all
Hard, Soft or Callossed Lumps and Blem-
ishes from horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs,
Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone, Stiles,
Sprains, all Swollen Threats, Coughs, etc
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted
the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever
known. Sold by A. A Howes & CO., Drug
gists, Belfast, Me.