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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
FRESHET AT MT. VERNON.
Numerous Stores. Mills. Dams. Bridges and
Streets Badly Damaged.

Mt Vernon, March 5.-(Special). The
continuous rain storm which commenced,
Saturday morning, and continued over 40
hours, caused the greatest freshet ever
known in the town of Mt. Vernon. AT
Mt. Vernon village the water came up 10
feet higher than ever before known. Sew
eral of our citizens We're compelled to
move from their homes, among them be-
ing Wellington French. +. G. Fellows,
Frank Bean and G. &. Gilman
Sunday afternoon, the ice and water
pressed in the west side of the grst mill
and shore. The water rushed through
With great fury and across the road
against the barn Of W. French Wood,
timber, logs, sleds etc, were swept away.
The grist mill is ruined The flume is
washed out and the mill is a complete
wreck
The Hopkins bridge was carried away.
The mill pond, where, Friday, before the
storm, men were logging. Monday was
free of ice and boats were used
The water in the street by DR.. Bur
banks residence, was four feet deep, and
came up to the doctors stable The water
came into A. P. Grams basement, four
feet deep. He had to move everything.
Allen Bros. bad 10 tons of dried apples In
their basement, so barrels of flour, and
many barrels of beans, which had to BE-
moved
Four feet of water came into Capt
William, " hittiers cellar kitchen Geo
II. Pooleswas obliged to remove his COW
from tie cellar of his stable. Frank and
Charles Whittier were obliged to move
their Horses and COW from Morrill's stable.
50 The streets are badly washed out. The
bridge at the village was started, but did
not 90 out. W. French dooryard is badly
damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
Blind

Sometimes persons become blind
from impure blood. which develops
scrofulous ulcers on the cyeballs. irits,
granulated cyelids, etc. In such cases
Hoods Sarsapariila has been marvel
ously successful in restoring sight.
1t shows its powers as a blood purifier
and radical cure for scrofula. by
removing the cause, thus curing the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
MORE TROUBLE FEARED
rrom Ice Jams Formed and Forming Between
WaterviIIe and Fairfield.

Fairfield March 5-(SpeciaD-A jam
Of anchor ice has formed at the Maine
Central Railroad bridge between this
n,aca and Waterville. The water IS back
inc; r nm and at a late hour was checking
tho wheels of the Waterville & Fairfield
Dover &, Light Company's power house.
Another jam has formed above the dam
,,oro and INIT little water is coming over
.he dam II the jam breaks it is possible
trouble will follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
A MOST BRUTAL MURDER.
Patterson. N. r.. Girl criminaIly Assaulted
and Beaten 10 Death by Assaiiant.

Paterson, n. j., March 5--Mabel Sui
Ivan, young music teacher, was found
unconscious in pool of blood, last night,
at the corner of Park avenue and East
ltSh street, within two blocks Of her
home. Her skull was fractured, and size
died, early this morning. The police
found coupling pin in an empty lot At
the hospital it was found that the victim
had been criminally assaulted. Miss Sui
Ivan was 90 years old, ana well known
in social and musical circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
Maine Pensions.

Washington, March 5.-The following
residents OF Maine have been granted pen
siOns:
Renewal, John Q. A. Foss. Carratunk.
Increase, Charles H. Ham. Hudson.
Original, widow, Augusta A. Stackpole,
Surry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
EVANS HOTEL,
Gardiner, Me.
w. II. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie r. Bunker,
Manager.
Good LiUery Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
....AND....
Lighted by Electricity.
Rates: $500 per- day.
octlsdtf
4 LETTER.

The Druggists named below are hereby
authorized to warrant that a 20 cent bottle OF
DR.. Balls Cough and Lung Syrup "HustenG'
the great Consumption and Asthma Remedy
can cure your cough however severe, if cura-
BILE, or pay you back the money. Small size
% cents.
c. X. Partridge, Augusta. C. H. Harden
Gardiner, H. =. Clearwater, Hallowell
u p. H. Plaisted, Waterville,
Sold by leading Druggists.
ianISdomo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06

1t was reported, Thursday, that the
body OF an unknown man had been dis
covered in the ice at Brunswick, Thurs
day and that attempts were being, made TO
rescue 1t. The water was also reported
to be backing up from jam below, and
more damage was expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
yes

became worse. Then tool, her to special
ist in indianapolis, who said he could do
nothing. came away with heavy heart.
l met my fathers physician, DR.. Berry
man, who examined Zola's eyes, and told
me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. / began to
give it as directed and wash her ewes
with warm water. Soon began to notice
improvement, and now, having given the
child over a half dozen bottles, her eyes
are greatly improved and she can see as
well as any one. She is five years of age,
and goes to school. When she began to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla, she had to eat
her meals in darkened room, but now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
Washington Forecast.

Washington, March 5.-Forecast for
Friday: For New England. fair and
warmer; northerly winds, becoming vari-
able. Signals displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Sandy Hook to Passport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06

Naturally there are some who claim
that the report is erroneous ana that the
books should show a debt of 5000, 900, the
being the estimated amount of principal
and interest of disputed notes. But the
town officials do not see it in that light,
however
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
THE OLD TOWN TRAGEDY.
One Of Irving Sisters Will Die-0ther is Re
covering-Antonie Buried.

Bangor, Mar. 5.-The Irving sisters ore
kill living. But Jennie cannot live and
NAV die any hour. Grace is rapidly re-
covering. Antoine, their -assailant, was
buried Wednesday afternoon at Saltwater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06

The first train south Of Mechanic fails
=, Tho p g. R. F. r. X. left for Auburn
Thursday at II o'clock The track s Is NOW
nassahIe from Mechanic Falls to Aupufn'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, March 5-Local forecast for
Friday; Fair; warmer, Friday afternoon
and night; northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06

Perkins & Cos. store ct NoblcbOro was
destroyed by fire, Wednesday night tt :
gether with large stock of general mer-
chandise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-06

We have bought one hundred Standard
Wheels and purpose to make prices which will
secure your trade in the Bicycle line. Our stock
will comprise
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
CHAMBERTAIN'S LATEST.
Makes an Address Advocating An Inn
perial Trade Union.

Makes an Address Advocating an Inn
perial Trade Union.
LONDON, March Gin a speech be-
fore the Canada club Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain made a stirring speech
for an imperial trade union between
the mother country and the colonies
with the object in view to put ~restric-
tions OF foreign goods. After treating
the subject at great length Mr. Cham
berlain said:
I'm such a general trade arrange
ment it is clear that exceptions must be
made in the case Of arti 9 es such as
tobacco and spir IS, which are chiefly
taxed for revenue purposes. II we are
to make even the slightest progress in
such a direction protection must disap-
pear and the on = duties must he
revenue duties. not protective duties In
the sense o protecting the industries
OF one portion Of tho empire against
the industries of ancta r. ! cannot
help thinking that IL Il councl of rep.
reSentatlvei OF tilr winch" ~ l,re should
be called to c'us,'r snch an arrange
ment. ALTHOUGH - >rJ oct would pre-
sent enorln~u' ,.t,..C,i.!.y. st II, with the
existing goO1w.A ana the ultimate
goal In view, som tn>ng ike a working
agreement would b. 1eucLed.'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
WIRES NOT NECESSARY,

Tesla Has a New scheme for the Send
Ing of Messages.
NEW YORK, March 27.-Nicola Tesla,
the we'll known electrician, says that
he is satisfied that he has a machine
which, when perfected, would enable
him to make practical experiments in
distributing electric waves about the
earth 80 that messages might be, con-
Quoted to all parts of the globe stimuli.
taneously. He believes that electric
waves might be propogated through
the atmosphere and eve to the ether
beyond, q disturbance of the waves at
any point being instantly felt at every
other point along them. He declared
that he believed that the transmission
Of news about the earth by electric
waves in the place Of wires was no
longer a dream.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
PRESBYTERIAN ANNUAL.
The Reports of the Various Departments Of
this Church Show a Fairly Prosperous
Year Financially and Very
Much 50 Spiritually.

The annual meeting OF the Presby-
terian church was held last evening with
a large attendance present. The first
half hour was occupied in devotional
services at which Rev. E. J. Davis, the
evangelist singer now visiting Rev. DR.:
Wolff, both sang and spoke in a delight
fully earnest way. The business part OF
meeting consisted of reports from the
different departments Of the church and
the election Of officers. The report from
the session showed that there had been
received into the church by letter during
tbs past year ID, on profession OF faith
Sc, total gain 60. During the same time
there have been dismissed to other
churches or dropped from the roll rs,
leaving the present membership 1876, or a
net gain Of 43. Baptisms during the
year, 10 Receipts of session fund 1920;
disbursements, 1915.
The report from the Sunday school
showed 8 officers, IA teachers, 156
scholars; total membership l85. The
t%reasurer's report of the school for the
year showed an even hundred dollars
collected of which only $36.79 was used
for supplies for the school, $1,000 in get.
ting new hymns and the balance given
! to the boards of the church. Fifty-two
of the scholars purchased their own
lesson helps, about IS regularly use
their bibles in school and only reading
| papers, picture cards and lesson leaves
are furnished by the school.
The Y. P. s. G. E. OF the church re-.
ports it's present membership at IS, Its
number Of prayer meetings for the past
Is months 65, and it's collections $4.65.
The Junior Endeavor society; now the
Boys and Girls club, has an average
| attendance Of 80.
The Ladies AID society has a mem.
bership of %, having lost 3 and received
three during the year. Their receipts OF
earnings for the year have been $500 Of
which sI35 has been applied on the
pastors salary and the balance t.
liquidating contingent obligations Of the
church.
The Ladies missionary society nun
bers Is, meets once a month and has
collected during the year S44.54, donated
equally to home and foreign missions.
At the election Of church officers,
| Henry Neill and VIM. Rowland were re-
elected elders for the term of three
years; John Hoar was reelected deacon
for the same term and for trustees, Mrs
j. w. Dawson, Mrs. Thos. Rae and d. d
Holdridge.
This congregation has contributed to
wards the different church boards o.
benevolences in monthly collections dur
ing the year $125, towards contingent OK
penses, S233.76; and towards pastor
salary, $500; making q grand total o
contributions to the cause Of the church
OF s1,641.60.
The arrears Of the congregation ar
one months psstors's salary and abou
S125 deficit in the contingent fund.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
H8il Pine Land Deal.

CLooUET. Mimi, March 27.-It is un-
derstood that the deal between the c..
N. Nelson Lumber company and the
Weyerhauser interests has been con-
summated. and the property Of the
former in this section passes into Wey-
erhauser's possession. The amount in.
volved is placed at about 81, OOO, 900
cash or its equivalent, making the
trade one of the largest that has ever
taken place in Minnesota pine timber
interests.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.

IL Will He Held EncAmpment Week,
but Will Not Interfere.
ST. PAUL. March 27.-The board Of
managers Of the state agricultural So
ciety met at the Ryan. The date Of
the fair was fixed for the week from
Aug. 81 to Sept. s, the week Of the
national encampment of the G. A. R.
It was thought by the managers of the
society and General Mason and Colonel
Scheffer. who were present, as a com.
mittee from the citizens encampment
committee, that it would be q good
plan to hold the fair during the Grand
Army meeting, as the fair viii give
the guests from all parts Of the country
an excellent opportunity to become &C.
quainted with the resources Of the
state. The managers agreed not to ar.
range . large programme for the day
OF the great parade, and in fact not to
interfere in any way with the encamp-
ment arrangements.
The ancient inks closely resembled
black paint, and on account Of the large
quantity OF gum employed in their com
position the letters stood up in relief on
the parchments as though embossed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

INDIANAPOLIS, March H. The execu-
tive council Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor has adjourned. It was
given out that the headquarters win be
moved ut the close Of the present year
to some other city, probably Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
THE CITY.
LOCAL ~BREVITIEA.

Arrivals on the evening train, A. L.
Rankin and A. E. Aldrich.
Rev. e. J. Davies and Prof. Loebeck
took the %northbound train for Lake
Preston.
Mrs. Vidal went to Fulda to be with
her mother who is quite low with heart
trouble.
Rev. w. j, Cleveland went to Howard
this evening and will not return until
Monday. )
Weather report: Partly cloudy to-
night n Saturday except probably
Colder in west portion tonight. Colder
Saturday.
DR.. Lowe and John Roberts were
passengers for Wentworth, the former to
see the ldest daughter OF Rev. and Mrs.
w. +. Stump who is seriously i'll with
brain fever.
s. Westaby went to Apple River, ILL.,,
to-day, in response to a telegram an
%nouncinR the serious illness OF his faith
er, an aged gentleman, we'll known in
these parts.
A. A. Grant, president Of the State
Firemen's Association writes A. E.
Fuller, that there is $4,000 for Madison
in having the state tournament at this
place. Do we want it?
Auditor Fitzgerald of the United
States Express company is in the city
settling up the details of transfer of
the comRny's business from the depot
to the new Office up town.
Mrs. E. Harvey received q telegram
from her husband to-day stating that
his brother, Gary Harvey, aged 40, died
at Dell Rapids this morning at 8 O'Clock.
Pneumonia was the cause
j. W. Mofhtt started out to-day on his
travelling agency for Jewett Brothers of
Sioux Falls he will remain , n the latter
city about q week and then 60 to Mitch.
ell where his headquarters is to be,
Mrs. Motif will not leave for some time
yet.
Howard Press, q: VIM. Tobip who
looks after the interests of Uncle Sam al
the capital city Of Lake county, trans.
acted business in u city Monday. 80.
Towards indoor base ball team will 20
to Madison this friday evening to
cross bats with the local club and q
holly contested game is promised those
who attend.
Dwelling rooms for rent over McGil.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
Don't Tobacco spit or Smoke Your

Don't Tobacco Spit or SmOke Your
Life Away
:s the truthful, startling title of a book
about No-To- BAG, the harmless, guaran-
teed tobacco habit cure that braces up
nicontinized nerves, eliminates the nico,
tine poison, makes weak 9 gain
strength, vigor and manhood. You run
no physical or financial risk, as No-To-
Bac is sold by Frank Smith under a
guarantee to cure or money refunded.
Book free. Address Sterling Remedy
Co., New York or Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

A little Ill, then a little pill. The i'll is
gone the pill has won. ID eWitt's Little
Early Risers the little pills hat cure
great ills. FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

Busy people have no time, and sensible
people have no inclination to use a slow
remedy. One Minute Cough Cure acts
promptly and gives permanent results.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
~stereepticon Fer sale

I have q small stereopticon with IT'S
views of worlds fair buildings, statuary
aud other scenery, including 10 colored
views Of the drama ''Ten Nights in the
Bar Room" Will sell or trade for buggy.
Call on SAM F. GINDER,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

It is not a miricle. 1t won't cure
everything, but it will cure piles. That's
what DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will
do because it has done it in hundreds OF
cases. FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

We might tell you more about One
Minute Cough Cure, but you probably
know that it cures . cough. Every one
does who has used it. It 10 q perfect
remedy for coughs, colds, hoarsness. It
u an especial favorite for children, being
pleasant to take and quick in curing.
FRANK SIXTH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

Competent girl for general house.
work. Permanent place for the right
one. MRS. IDA M. VESSEL.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27
Nee Perez, Potlatch, PaIouse.


These are names OF three great agri-
cultural and fruit growing districts in
Idsho and Washington reached by the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
They each adjoin the other, are sim
liar in products, climate and character,
and together form a region for the home
seeker hard to equal. The Palouse re-
gion has long been 1oted for its marvel
ous grain production. 1t is to the Paci-
fc Coast what the Red River Valley is
to Minnesota and North Dakota.
The Potlatch cou.try is like unto the
Palouse, and adjoins it on the east.
The Nez PIERCE region lies south OF the
others and has until recently been a part
Of q great Indian reservation, 100000
acres Of it have been thrown open to set
Element and its lands car be bought at
cheap prices and on favorable terms,
Write to CFAs. S. FEE, General Passeu-
ger Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad,
St. Paul, MINI, for folder and rates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

Burus are absolutely painless when De-
Witt's Witch Hazel 8slve 10 promptly
applied. This statement ID true. A
perfect remedy for skin diseases, chapped
pands and lips. and nsvsr, faila to cure
hiles. FRANK SnrPH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

Take a lose OF DeWitt's Little Early
Risers just for the good they will do you.
These little Pills are good for indiges-
ton, good for headache, good for liver
complaint, good for constipation. They
are good. FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

Local Time aNle.
Chicago, Milwaukee d 81. Paul Pathway, which
took effect, sunday, Auguet %, 1895:
TRAINS come EAST.
Passenger, TO. 4, departs 10: 70 .. m.
Freight, No. 80, departs 8 100 \. m.
Freight, No. "a, departs 7 80 p. m.
TRAINS come WEST,
Way freight, No. ", departs 4:50 p. m.
rRAiNs pRom TAR EAST.
Passenger, No. 1, arrives 4:35 p. m,
Freight, No. %. arrives 4 rs =. M
Freight, No. %, arrives I. 10 p. m.
TRAINS rROn the wRsr.
Freight, No. ", arrives 10 :0t q. m.
ALI the above trains carry passengers: but
treights only when passengers are, provided With
tickets. @@N@I]3@&A& a15
Passenger trains going east make connection
II gan for oil points south, and passenger train
going west, at W0opsocket for all points north.
MADISON q BRISTOL LINE.
Passenger going north. depsrts LAS .. N.
Passenger from north arrives, 500 p. m.
JNO. LARKlN. Local Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-27

Dwelling rooms for rent over McGil.
livray's store. Inquire at the store.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-06

ono alvant1gr the poutry-koeper has
over tho kepor Of animals for profit Is
fowls are omulvorous -eat everything. ok
ceiling oven swlue in this Thia fact shout,
teach every oNe that a constant feed =
OF one gram or one vegetable or one ami.
NAL HuletaHce Will not produce the best
results. et there arc scores aud hundre Is
OF farmers VINO throw out corn. and corn
alcne. to choir fowls from December tt
April aud then declare that hens cal
their heads of every winter" This omnv
orous quality of fowls gives the poultry
Keeper tho opportunity of making M vi
ration of the fools AT his command tina
" u produce the result sought.
The lar-bdck parents OF our domestic
fowls mixed thrir m at and vegetables NJ
gathered ON the range, the successful
poultry keeper OF today must mix this IL
Tor his fowls to reuch the end sought at
variety is The spice in fowls food
In se.ectl' Is aud mixing the variety We
are governed moro by our surroundings
man hy choice. The FARMER OF the Wet
VII continue to usA all the corn he cai
consist ntly %Nh a good ration, whtio th1e
suits
Whatever the ration, wholesomeaes,
pust hc kept IN mind. MOul1y corn Io'-
tfn potatoes and putrd flesh are no
ehNiesorr .sthplgh fowls VIII eat Them
lrrralS the theory advanced 10y some
hat ihe = 22arl removes Tho ohjectola
Textures of such food H. correct, but our
experience teaches US the flavor, colon
and quality of eggs are affected 10y i.ed
This he.ns the case il does not seem roas
oudhl" tllt all impurities are removed
from food by bong passed through a htn's
Eirahrd.
Experience also teaches that fowls have
sirFoucj and died when no cause hnt iin
proper food could be- found. II IS sarct
not TO take ehonces anyway, and it IS
much pletsaut,r, to say the least, 10 e,lt
eggs AMI poultry no, produced from offal
| CaTripu or rotten era. n,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-06
MAC 70 MARK.


He Thanks tho Boss for liE Work and
CTiticlses democracy
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the election mas been received. l hes YOU
to accept my hearty thanks Tor YOUR great
service in the cause OF souud monoy and
projection Throughout, tic campaign Now
cloacd and giurously won Ihcy were
mort generous and ciioD,iye and WIN re-
oeiyo Tho warm appreciation Of our cotln.
tryuicn everywhere VIII he plobsel TO
bav, you conscy 10 yolf tsaoeltton Of the
National committee my hirn apprce i,,ion
Il tholr efficient scr,iroa
Thu people m their msIesty. ignoring
party lines have Declared thelr deteunt,on
Of ropudiatiou and diahonor. In whichever
species or RuHO they may De- proycutrd
1h'y have with M. Same mlsutt power