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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
A Cold Spell in Ontario.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan 6.--The Ottawa
valley is experiencing the coolest weather
of the season At Miniweki. Quebec, this
morning, the thermometer registered SO
below. At Rocklitfe, Ont. it was IS be
'ow, and at Renfrew "a below
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
NANTUCKET FREEZING UP.
Ten Degrees Colder Than in Great Freeze Up
Of Last Winter.

Nantucket, Mass, Jan. 6.-Seldom has
such severe cold weather so early in the
winter been experienced at Nantucket, as
during the past two days The harbor is
fast freezing up. The mercury touched 2
degrees above zero, this morning, which
is fearfully cold for Nantucket, and 10 de-
grees colder than at any time during the
two weeks freeze up, last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
IN FINE SHAPE.
Kennebec Ice Men Pleased
With Condition of Fields.
Jams Broken and Drift Ice Carried
Through by the Tide.
Carl Bckerd OF Oakland. Drowned in Nc
Gralh Pond. While Skating.

Richmond. Jan &. (Special). The
present condition of the kennebcc ice
About all The anchor ice that was in the
river, Sunday, went through the nnrrows,
Sunday night. Nearly every field about
here is smooth and is said to he of the
finest quality. Should there he any lack
OF ice on the Hudson large amount Of
ice will be harvested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Chilly in New HAMPSHIRE.

keene \ H., Jan. 1.-THE cold wave
reached western New Hampshire last
night, and the falling temperature was
recorded: Keene. % degrees below; Mar
low, 90 below Swansey, 20 below; Hins-
dale 81 below
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Fairfield, Jan this has been one OF
the coolest days ever recorded, 1t was &c
below zero 1T the pulp mills, and 20 OF
Main street The schools in the higf
school building were suspended on nc
count Of thecola
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
SILL UNDER A CLOUD.
Rev. H. W. S. Burton. Once in Trouble al
Saco. in More al Metropolis. Ill,

Saco, Jan 6-Rev II. W. S. Burton,
Il former pastor OF the church at North
Saco, is in Jill at Metropolis, H., on d
charge of I'm involvement. he left the
passionate heie under a cloud having Dor
rowed moner and filed his house with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Pensions have
been granted residents of Maine as fol-
lows:
Original, Francis l.. Cheseborough,
Topus: jeremiah Dedy, Togus; Thomas
Hart, Togus Reissue, Elisha Heath,
Jr.. Sherman Mills Charles Crossneck,
Togus. Original widows. etc. Venora e..
Lord. East Vassalboro; Mary f. Goodwin,
Riddeford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
STATED INTO HOLE.
Carl Bickiord OF Oakland, Meets His Dealt
in McGrath Pond.

Oakland, Jan. Is Carl Bickford, was
drowned, Saturday evening, while skating
on McGrath Pond. He was returning
home, and l,ated into an opening. He
was missed and, Monday, search ives
made. His nat and il milton were found
on the ice. The body has not been recov
nrpl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
STEAMER DOMINION
Nearly Full OF Water-Will Have to Discharge
Cargo at London.

London, Jan. 6. --Tbe after hold Of the
British steamer Dominion, from Port
land, Dec. "a, for Bristol, which was
beached at Berehaven, Ireland, is nearly
full of water. She viii have to discharge
her cargo here.
The main injection pipe OF the Domin-
ion was carried away, allowing the water
to flow into her to such an extent that
she was beached to prevent her sinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
DECkiOaD GONE-cREa SAFE.
Schooner Aurora Goes Ashore on Cuckolds
Boothbay iiarbor. Saturday Night.

Bcothhay Harbor, Jan. 6-The schoon
er Aurora, from HarveN lille, n. S, fo1
Boston, with a cargo of wood and pro
duce, went ashore on the Cuckolds Sat
1rday night, while entering the harbor
She came off, today, full of water, with
her deckload gone, but the crew safe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Josiah Quincy was inaugurated mayer
of BOSTON. Monday. The oath was ad-
ministered by Chief Justice Field OF the
supreme court. Under the new charter
the term Of mayor is now Tor NO years.
About all tho cities in the state also held
Inauguration ceremonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Majr ]. D. PuIsifer Dead.

Auburn, IAN 6-Maj J. ID. Pulsfer.
the. veteran court stenugrapher died to-
day, aged 6 He was the first official
court stcnoerapher in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Associate Justice Peckham Sworn In.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Hon. Rufus W.
Peckham of New York, the new associate
justice of the supreme court, was induct
ed into office, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Maine Postal CHANCES.

Washington, Jan. 6.-These changes
in the postal service in Maine are an
nounced:
5. S. Carlton has been appointed post
master at Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07

Catarrh caused hoarse-
ness and difficulty in
speaking. i also to q great
extent lost hearing. BY
the use of Ely's Cream
Balm dropping of mucus
has ceased. voice and
hearing have greatly i'm
proved. j. w. Davidson,
Att'yatLaw, Monmourh,li,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 6. Forecast for Tues
day; For New England, generally fair
warmer; southeasterly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Polo Games.

At Salem. Salem. s. Fall River, 1.
At Providence. --Providencs, s; Paw
tucket, 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
THE REPORTED CAPTURE
0i Escaped Prisoner From EOrridgewock Iai
Doubled by Sheriff Smith.

South Norrdgewock, Jan 8. Especial
ing, that the escaped prisoner Milford
Adams, had been captured, but the story
is doubted by Sheriff Smith and Others.
la the probate court at Salem, Mass,
Monday, the will of Thos. c. t'arris OF
Bangor, Me, was proved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Cut Prices.
Fl. G.. Barker,
CORNER HAT STORE, GARDINER.
ianideodlm
FAIR AND WAR MER.

Boston, Jan. 6.-Local forecast Fo,
Tuesday, fair; warmer: variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-07
Anglers
Petroleum
Emulsion,
The Pleasant Fucd-Medicine,

is this ancient remedy in modern garb. 1t
contains, in a concentrated, palatable form,
the wonderful healing, antiseptic and recon
structive properties of this 'milk OF mother
EARTH Its timely use cures the worst
cough, heals weak lungs, prevents consump,,
lion and bronchitis, puts flesh on the wasted
frame, and builds up the general health as
will no other remedy.
Sold everywhere. SOC. and s1.00.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26

1t is doubtful if there is either an i'm
plement or a fabric in use in Arkansas
that cannot be manufactured within
state limits-out of material too which
can be found or produced within the
state, vet millions of dollars are sent
annually to other states and to foreign
countries for manufactured products.
But Arkansas is in the ascending Sc
ries. A sentiment favorable to the es-
Enlistment of manufactures is grow
ing. The people contemplate the dis
proportionate aggregation of wealth in
northern and eastern states, as COM
pared with Arkansas and other south
ern states, and have resolved to become
active competitors with those sections
which have neglected no opportunities.
II is now known that Arkansas can
enter the list of manufacturing states.
All the raw materials which enter into
manufactured products are distributed
throughout the state alongside Of fields
which afford every supply for mechan-
les and laborers. This is an advantage
which is readily understood. New
York state, for example, which has
6.o24 more factories than the Is south
ern states combined, gets her supplies
of beef, pork and breadstuffs largely
from the western states, while cotton
and much other raw material is trans
ported from southern states. Massa-
ehuesetts and other New England
states draw On the West and South for
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
A NEW INDUSTRY.
The Small Boy Taking Advantage OF an
Opportunity.

Light yer lamp, mister? Light yer
lamp, miss?" is a cry constantly heard
at the entrance of Central park, as the
signal of new industry brought into
being by the rule requiring bicycles
and carriages to carry lamps at night.
The small boys who haunt convenient
spots where many vehicles pass make
more money lighting lamps than they
do selling papers. They get many
nickels, occasional dimes, and once in
awhile quarter. There are thrifty lit
tie financiers among them, too, as there
are among boy business men generally.
An amusing example came to disaster
in a thrifty little scheme the other
night. He saw a cabman light his own
lamp with match from large and
well-filled matchbox. The boy had a
cigarette stub just fished out of the
gutter, and he appealed to the cabman
with "Please, mister, may / light my
cigarette at yer lamp" Sure" replied
the cabman, and the boy balanced him
self on the cab wheel and lighted his
cigarette deftly enough from the
lantern.
But the lamp went out in the process.
"Oh, mister, the wind blew out yer
lamp" exclaimed the boy. in accents of
distress. That's your fault, you little
imp growled the cabInan; light it
quick, will your" The boy protested
that he had not match, and the cab
man grumblingly passed him one. 1t
went out promptly, and another met
tho same fate. When the boy had
failed 10 relight the lamp with a third
match, the cabman's patience came to
an end.
Look here, young feller," he snarled,
that's my last match, and you've put
my light out for your cigarette. Now,
il you've got no matches, you'd better
get some mighty quick and light that
lamp. See?" The boy trotted off and
bought box of matches, came back and
lit the lamp with the first one he struck,
and then resumed his calling, while the
cabman remarked that if boy wanted
to make him give him a handful of
matches, he would have to get up a
brighter game than that.-N. Y. Times.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
LILY AND UNISON WEED.
Fhe Flowers a Baltimore Florist Hae
Kaised from Two Black Seeds.

HO black Steus.
From two big black seeda planted two
months ago in the garden of Mr.. L. b.
Du Val have sprung plants which are
blossoming into curious flowers that
puzzle those familiar with horticulture.
The flower will probably be named
"Du Val lily" as it is new one in Mary
land.
Mr.. Du Yal's garden is in the rear of
his home Whitmore Heights, on Second
street. Walbrook, across the way from
the handsome residence of Mr.. Julian
lie Roy White. 1t has become curios-
ity shop for flowers from the use of
seeds and cuttings which are sent to
Mr.. Du Val by horticnlturists all over
the country in order that he may try
them in Maryland soil.
When the two black seeds arrived in
May from New York seed house Mr..
Du Val had them planted in u choice
place in the garden. He became inter-
csted in the two shoots which soon
sprang up from the seeds. The tender
stalks were tightly curled in knob,
like that on growing lima bean stalk,
until the stems were nearly foot high.
Then the curl Strengthened and bushy
plant developed, from which soon rose
flower stalk.
Another thing which aroused Mr.. Du
Vafs curiosity about the new plants
was the information he had received
with the seeds that they came from q
cross of "Jimson" weed with the
common yellow or white lily, which
abounds in old-fashioned gardens and
about old country places. The Jim
son" weed, or jamestown weed, as it
is more properly known, receives its
name from jamestown, Va, where 1t
was first known in this country from its
growth about refuse heaps. 1t is OF
Asiatie origin, is variety of stramoni-
um and has disagreeable odor from
the leaves. Its flower is a deep purple
in color.
From this strange admiXture Of plant
life Mr.. Du Val has brought to the Sun
office the first bloom. The flower is
about eight inches long and measures
six inches across the bell-shaped corolla,
flowers, the points ending in tendril-
like twists, as do the "Jimsonn weed
flowers. The eorolla is purple outside,
while the inside is of cream color.
Three layers of fleshy petals make up
the blossom, the petals being joined with
what tailors would call Flap seam" "
A green calyx supports the flower,
which grows on a stout stem.
The deep purple color is combined in
the stamens and pistil, which form a
group deep down in the lily cup. The
leaves of the plant are like magnified
oak leaves and when pressed emit the
| true "Jimson" weed odor.
Mr.. Du Val will report on his strange
lily to the seedsmen and will retain
some of the seeds for future experi-
nents in his garden.--Baltimore Sun.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
HARD TO HIDE.
Criminals Find Difficulty In Avoiding the
Police Under Modern Conditions.


Police Under Modern Conditions.
"When one remembers" said we'll
known Scotland yard detective to the
writer recently, that in these days
there is hardly place in the world but
that somebody comes from It or goes to
it from elsewhere, the question where
am | to hide becomes to the criminal a
problem fraught with the most absorb
ing interest OF course am referring to
the educated criminal, forgers, embez-
Tiers and the like-cool, crafty custom
ers who think out their plans thorough
ly and, when the proper moment ar
rives, suddenly disappear as if the
earth had swallowed them up.
"Still, for all the foresight they dis
play, the law has been fairly success
full with these folk. Before the days of
railways it was comparatively easy,
since it was impossible to guard all the
roads day and night, to steal into
continental town, but now the moment
a man is wanted the trains are watched,
and even if this fails there are hotels
the walters of which are in the pay OF
the police, and are quick to note that
Monsieur Anglais is pale in the morn
ing, sure sign of bad nights rest,
that he eats no breakfast, gets no let
ters, receives no visitors and has
knack Of looking furtively at the door
when it opens. As gentleman / was
escorting back to London a few years
ago said One might as well attempt
TO hide in a glass house as on the Con-
tinent.' n-Spare Moments.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
Why Birds LOve Trees.

The Indians of the Pacific coast have
a legend of the origin of birds and why
they nestle in the boughs of trees. When
the Great Spirit first stood upon the
mountains to see the new earth he had
created, wherever he touched the green
land n tree would grow up. He was
pleased at this and smiled, and then the
trees were clothed in beautiful verdure.
All summer the trees grew, but the first
cold of autumn caused the leaves to
turn gold and red and then to die. As
they fell from the trees their creator
felt that they were too fair TO die, so his
gaze renewed life, each leaf became q
winged bird that scared and sung for
Joy. The robin came from the red.
stained oak, the cardinal bird from the
maple and the faded yellow of the will
low decked the yellow bird. The homely
brown leaves became sparrows and
larks, and were given sweeter voices to
compensate for their plain colors.
Since then trees and birds have be-
longed ogether-Detroit Free Press.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
KINSHIP OF PEARS AND APPLES.
The Pears Gritty Cells Never Found In
tho Apple.

tho Apple.
An observing fruit dealer of South
Water street is partly of the opinion
that the pear and apple are related. The
main thing that has tendency to make
him believe that the two are kin is that
each has essentially the same structure.
His study brought to light that the
form of the pear and of the apple, al
though characteristic enough, was not
by itself sufficient to distinguish them,
for there are pears which cannot by
form be distinguished from apples, and
apples which cannot by superficial APP
pearance be recognized from pears.
The chief distinction between the
two fruits, however, and one which has
more than little to do toward making
him think that the two fruits are of
separate families, is the occurrence in
the tissue of the pear fruit, or beneath
the rind of clusterssof cells, filled with
hard woody deposits, constituting the
grit" No such formation of woody
cells takes place in the apple.
It is thought that the pear was de-
rived from one or two species widely
distributed throughout Europe and
western Asia. In England, however,
where the pear is sometimes considered
Wild there is always doubt about the
matter Some think that the pears
which are considered wild are but the
produce of some seed deposited by
birds or otherwise, which has degen-
Grated into the wild, spine-bearing tree
known as the "pyrus communis.' The
cultivation of the pear extends into the
remotest antiquity. Traces of it have
been found in the Swiss lake dwellings;
it is mentioned in the oldest Greek writ
ings, and it was common thing with
TIE early Romans.
The apple, according to pomologists,
is the most widely known, most extern
sively cultivated and most generally APP
preciated fruit 1t is now being cult
waited in countries where 20 years ago
the thought of raising it would have
been an absurdity. It is now common in
Cape of Good Hope, northern India,
China and New Zealand. 1t has estab-
lished itself in the extreme northern
part of frigid Norway and the hottest
countries of South America. In Nor
way and other cold countries the fruit
takes the form of crabs, small, knotty
and good for nothing in particular.
The cultivation of the apple extends
from the period of Roman occupation in
Great Britain, but the names of many
varieties indicate a French or Dutch
origin of much earlier time. In 1855 Ray
enumerated rs varieties in cultivation in
the vicinity of London, but since that
time the number has grown to more
than 2,000.-Chcago Record.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26

There can certainly be no pleasure in
occupying the position of emperor OF
China. He cannot appear in public, and
to be seen by any subject is out of the
question. When he goes abroad it is
usually in n sedan chair, with guards
along each side of the road TO prevent
intruders from gazing at his sacred per-
son. He lives in great palace, sur
rounded by a wall through which no.
body but the court officers ever pene-
trate without special permission. He
was kept in the strictest seclusion
throughout his youth, the dowager en-
press acting as regent. He had in His
palace yard miniature models of men,
of-war, train of cars which was an
exact model of the first railroad train
run in China, and every toy that science
could invent or money procure. But he
has never seen one of his own men-of-
war or ridden in a real steam car. He
learns as much that goes on in the world
as his viceroy sees fit to tell him. The
youthful emperor Is of frail physique
and in very delicate health.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
Applied to Her Mouth,

my DEAR" he said in the middle OF
a protracted curtain lecture.
Don't interrupt me, John Henry
she returned.
'It's only for your own good" he
said, apologetically. "You see you may
let your mouth inadvertently get you
into trouble"
She felt that he had something mean
TO say, but her curiosity forced her to
ask what he meant.
"A very earnest attempt is being
made" he said, ito enforce the mid
night closing ordinance" - Chicago
Post
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26

Arkansas fruit, vegetables, strawber-
ries, cotton and lumber are widely
known throughout the republic, but its
manufactured goods have caused little
or no anxiety in the minds of men who
conduct the enterprises of the country,
for the reason that Arkansas as a COM
petitor in these lines is not even dream
ed of. Most of the energy and capital
of the state have been expended in the
production of farm and forest products
and the development of land interests
Here favorable conditions for manufac-
turing and the base of supplies are
blended together Raw material lies
adjacent to water power. Raw mater
ial in the form of minerals of the most
varied and useful character are distrib-
uted throughout the state, besides in
the form of timber and in the form of
cotton. The iron ore lands alone cover
an area of 500, 900 acres. Zine, niclile
and lead are found in abundance, mar
BILE of all shades and susceptible of
easy and exquisite polish, underlies
vast portions of territory. Copper
abounds, and silver exists in paying
quantities. Gypsum and many rich
crystalline minerals have been un-
earthed by prospectors, but lie undis-
turbed for lack of transportation facili-
ties. Capital, backed by intelligent eff
fort, will cause these mines and quar-
ries to pour forth their riches like an
avalanche some dav
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
ARKANSAS PROGRESS.
a rev Interesting Facts Concerning
the States History
''ili the Land for Homeseekers and Cam
not be Excelled as Place for the In
yestment of Capital In Manufacto-
fles-Advantages that No Othey
state Nor Territory has to
oifer-0ther Topics.

The firstsettlement of civilized people
IA Arkansas was made by the French
at Arkansas Post in 1856, and the coun-
Try was embraced in the Louisiana
Territory to 1903, when it was coded to
the United States. It was admitted
INTO the union June Is, 1896. The pio-
heers OF the state came chiefly from
states lying directly eastward, Tennes-
see contributing larger portion than
any other state, though there was
large element of New York and New
England people included in the column
OF immigrants which steadily arrived.
Out of a total population of Asa, All in
1870, only 5,026 persons were foreign
born In 1920 there was white popu-
iation of only 1896 within the limits
OF the state. The increase of popula-
tion after Arkansas took territorial
form of government is shown by the
Official census rpDort as follows.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-09-26
Paris PoIicemen,a cinhs.

Policemen in Paris now carry clubs,
beautifully decorated. They are pure
white, with yellow handles. Around the
middle is painted double blue ribbon,
with the city arms at the point where
the ends of the ribbon cross. The white
color win be more easily noticed than
any other by coachmen, the sticks being
held like conductors batons by the po-
licemen in the middle of the street, 10
direct travel to the right or left, or to
stop il when needful.-Detroit Free
Press.