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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

"Thc cold weather which we have lately
experienced has compelled many people in
destitute circumstances to call upon the
oyerscers for help, said Uyersecr of the
Poor j. J Maher to journal reporter,
yesterday. The calls, Monday ard Tues
day, were %, and averaging four to IA
family, it would make the total 1l2 Tho
needy oncs are provided with food and
warm clothing, while some are sent to the
city farm, where they are properly cared
for -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

A curious story is told Of right hand
ed'' cat. The individual who is RESPONSE
Bile for these facts tells US that he some
times laps milk like other cats md some
times Sits close mp to the pan and dips his
paw in the milk, and carrying it to his
mouth licks the drops of milk off.
Noticing that he always used his right
paw, | tried 10 get him TO use the left ono,
first by setting the pan of milk on his left
side, and afterward by dipping his left foot
in the milk, so as TO get him started in
The use-of the left.
He would shake tho milk off his left
foot and go on using the right one, and
We have never, by any expedient, been able
10 get HIM TO uSo the left paw London
Tit-Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

One Of The most attractive calendars
Of the season is that Just issued ny n. W.
Aver & Son. newspaper advertising
agents, Philadelphia On it the firm ;
well known motto, keeping Evcrlast
ingly at it Brings Success" appear, this
wear in q new and very attractive form.
It is sold at % cents and the price 10
cudcs delivery, in perfect condition.
postage paid, TO any address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Major c. j. HoHse, clerk in the labor
commissioner Office at the State House
has some valuable relics OF the war in
that Of a piece OF exploded Shell and tyyo
minnie bullets which were picked up by a
member of his regiment. the 1s1 Maine
Heavy Artillery, near Petersburg on the
battlefield when the genial major was
wouuded, June is 1864. Majur House
was bora il Lee, Penobscot co.ntv.and is
we'll ko~n in Bangor. Augusta spfc,a,
TO B ingor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09
SUPERIOR COURT.
December Term. Judge Oliver G. Hall, presit
ing.
Sheriff, f. f. Norton.
Clerk, W. S. Choate
g. ". Heseton, County Attorney.
+. A. Small, Stenographer.

Sheriff, n. h. Norton.
Clerk, W. S Choate.
g. ". Heselton, County Attorney.
+. A Small, Stenographer.
Augusta, Jan. s.
s. n. MaXoy Manufacturing Co. Of Gar
diner, vs. Hattie /. Burnham g. W
Heseton fer the plaintiffs, Beane & Beanc
for the defendant. This Is suit on ac-
count annexed to writ, to recover a balance
, Of SIS. 30. with the interest charge Of
So. So, for building material furnished and
used in the construction of house of the
defendants The bill was contracted by
| Arthur NJ. Burnham, husband of the de-
| PENDANT, and was charged to him on the
books of the company Bills were pre-
scented to him from time to time, until
finally he went into Insolvency.
The plaintiffs then learned that the
house into which the material went was
in the name Of the wife and they claim
| that the debt was really hers, the husband
simply acting as her agent in the construG-
ton of the house and contracting the bills,
Siit lhy tiCih 4it Qtlt uNttilt UtUlt7
| all responsibility.
She says that the house had been nearly
completed ana the husband wanted some
extras like hardwood floors that she OBJ
| jccted TO becoming responsible for any
thing more and claims that what was con
| tracted for in the way of materials after
that time was on her husband credit and
| not upon hers. The case was concluded at
noon with verdict for the plaintiff for
$22 81
New England Soap Co. VS.. L. B. Wing
Spear & Whitney for the plaintiffs, G. W,
Hcselton for thu defendant This is an ac-
| ton to recover balance of S45. % TOR suap
sold the defendant. who runs laundry at
Gardiner The defendant claims payment
| except balance Of $l5.75, and this sum
Re brings into court and tenders in pay
mont Verdict for plaintiff for sl553.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Fred Cory is much improved from his
injuries received from the explosion of
the hot water apparatus in his house Sun
day, but still suffers some inconvenience
from them. The boiler through Taber &
Carey, arrived from New York, Tuesday
and Wednesday was put into place. In
the evening it was in good working order.
A swift p:cce of work on the part of the
contractors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

There will be a teachers meeting at the
William r. Smith Grammar school, Fri
day. The programme will consist of an
address, Art in the Common Schools, .
by Stat, Superintendent Of Schools stet-
son, and a talk by Mr.. Graves on Glass
Exercise in Grammar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

The skating on Bond brook was re
ported to be first class until the miserable
dust coated 1t over SO thickly that the
skaters might just as well try the streets.
In bulb the dust that is dying about, is
equal to good sized snowst orm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

The Journal has received from the T.
G. Evans Advertising Agency, Boston,
an exceptionally handsome Office calen-
dar. The motto Of this agency, "Systum-
attic and Persistent Advertising the Sure
Read to Success appears in attractive
lettering on the front Of the calendar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09
Mrs. Elias MiIliken went to Boston
Wednesday, to remain few days

DR.. 6. II. Iwitchcll returned last evens
ing, from CIR enc, whore he attended the
dedlo alton Of Il grange hall at that place
acting in his capacity as deputy master CT
the State Grunge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

H. C. Aiken Of Boston, the well known
decorator, was in the city, yesterday He
brought q handsome mural painting
mich has been placed in Wcever $ The
painting was by Mr.. Aiken and is work
of ART.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Elias Milliken and Oscar Holway went
to Bangor, Wednesday evening, ard will
attend on Thursday, the meeting of the
directors Of the Oldtown Wcolen Com
pany, at OldtoWn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Only few days remain for stocking IN
underwear, mt the low prices to BIO found
in Pinkham a ShorbuFne ) large I'D. 1t
will not appear again, soc. undersllirts
Csc sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

\ leapyear party will be given al Union
hall, Feb. ). by Misses Julia Buckley Lii
Ian Tracey. Rose Smith and Abbie Buck
ley, which promises to be u very success
ful affair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

On account OF the frosu in the ground,
the water pipes leading to the Masonic
building, sprang Il leak Wednesday. and
the water company bad 10 make an exoa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Roy c. and Fred II. Smith, the latter
now located in Maiden, Mass, We're in the
city, Wednesday, visiting their parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

The ink of the Greeks and Romans was
merely lampblack mingled with gum in
the proportion of three parts Of the former
50 one of the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Sewal Pettengill, chairman OF the over
seors of the poor of North Wayne, was in
the city, yesterday, on official business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

William J. A. Collins manager of the
Augusta Beef Co, w'nt to Portland,
Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Mr.. and Mrz. Hiram Bliss, Jr, Of Wash
nstun, were At the Ccny house, Wednes-
tag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS,

+. T.. Howard of Sidney, was in the
city, Wedn sday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

Llcweliyn d. Wentworth of NassaIb)rc
was in Augusta. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

+. J. Goodrich Of Watervile, was in the
city Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

George /. Walker Of this city, has filed
q petition in insolvency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-09

A. Fl and E. A. Bailey Of Winthrop,
were il the city, Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
THE BEETHOVEN

To Move frCn Main and Fourteenth Streets
After stay OF "a Quarter Of a Century.
The Beethoven Singing Society.
which has been meeting regularly for
the last twenty-five years in the build
ing at the corner of Fourteenth and
Main street, have decided to secure
others quarters for their meetings and
social affairs. The purpose is to secure
a place which is more commodious and
attractive. A committee appointed b.
the society has been looking for an
other place. but could find no suitable
hall that could be secured at a reason
able expense. The society intends
now to build a club house which will
be designed for their individual use.
The committee and trustees, consisting
of A. a. Schramm, II. Schafer. c. w.
Tunt, II. Krierin. Gustaye Wengen-
roth, will meet tonight and make ar
rangements for building. 1t is pro-
posed TO either buy or lease a piece Of
property on which to erect their build
ing. Two sites will be considered, one
on Market street, near the Terminal
depot, and the other on Twentieth
street, between Main and Market The
building to be erected will be some
thing similar TO the Beabout Club
house on Wood street, but larger. 1t
will be a two-story frame structure and
will cost about $4,000. It will be de-
signed as meeting place for the sOci-
ETY. and hall to be used for dancing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
Cocaine, Used for an liberated Tooth Caus-
ed the Death OF Mrs. Alma Merritt.

Cocaine. Used for an liberated Tooth Caus-
ed the Death OF Hrs. Alma Merritt.
London. November 1.-THE manage
ment of the Hotel Cecil to-day contin-
ued making the greatest mystery over
the sudden death of Mrs. Alma Merritt,
the wife of Mr. George William Mer-
rift, who died at the hotel on Saturday
night under circumstances which led
to the circulation of a report that she
had committed suicide. A represent
alive of the Associated Press had an
interview, this morning, with Mr.. Mer-
rift. who said:
4 am glad Of the opportunity Of stat
ing the facts in the case. as the reports
published are entirely wrong.
I'VE have been travelling on the Con-
tinent for the past six months. and our
New York residence is at the Berkeley,
Ninth and Fifth avenue. My wife,
who was a Roumanian, arrived from
Paris last week She was suffering
from an liberated tooth and a dentist
furnished her with some cocaine, which
indirectly caused her death, as it in
duced epilepsy. which was chronic with
her. We proposed sailing for New
York on Saturday next I shall return
home as soon as possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
REACTION SETTING IN.


The True Condition of the Country Slow Y
Coming to the Surface IN Spite OF Exag-
FIerated Prosperity Yarns
NEW YORK, November lit was an
nounced in the tapestry mills of the Alex
ander Smiths Sons Carpet Co.. in Yonk-
res. tonight that one-half of the force
employed in the mills would be laid Off
Friday and the remainder by Wednesday
of next week and that the concern would
shut down until January or later. Il was
announced that probably the other mills
of this company would do likewise with
in the next two weeks. If this occurs
about 1000 hands will be thrown out of
employment The cause given is that
there is no market for carpet and that
the company has on hands stock far IN
advance Of any probable demand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
REcouNrING TnE VOTES
For County Commissioner in Webster Dis
trict- Political Notes.

For County Commissioners in Webster Dis
trict- Political Notes.
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock the
Board of Commissioner met as a can
wasting board TO recount the votes for
County Commissioner in Webster dis
trict. between John Hess, R., and John
A. Whyte, D. Five precincts were re-
counted and the Board adjourned I'M
til to-day. when the remaining pre-
cinets will be taken up. In the re-
count yesterday, in precinct No l,
Whyte gained one vote. In No. 2
Whyte lost two and Hess one, making
the hOnors even. Precinct No. 3 did
not change this result, as the recount
was the same as the original. In pre-
cinct No. Whyte scored a loss OF
three votes. On the original tally
sheet Whyte had 50 and Hess. 105. On
the recount Whyte had 81 and Hess
lO7. Precinct No was the last one
counted, and in it Whyte lost one vote,
making Hess majority so far ten, as
against four on the original returns
from the election officers and six af-
ter the canvass of the vote by the
Board. The Board will reassemble
this morning at ten o'clock to recount
the remaining three precincts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
RECORDS or COINAGE.

Washington, D. c., November H.
The records of the treasury depart
ment show that from February 1, 1896,
to November I. there were coined at
the minis of the United States $685.
922 standard silver dollars, from the
balance Of silver bullion on hand pur-
chased under the act OF July Il, 1890.
The seigniorage upon this amount was
$5,051 ,43O, which has been turned into
the treasury. The balance of the silver
bullion purchased under the act Of 1890
on hand November 1, 1896, was 1866
06l263 fine ounces, which cost the gov
eminent $l12S65, 625. The coinage
value of this amount is $161, 693, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
POLITICAL NOTES.
DR.. Spragg, of the North End, has
been suggested as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Mayor.

DR.. Spragg, Of the North End, has
been suggested as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Mayor.
A lively hustle is in progress among
the aspiring members of the county
bar for the assistant prOsecutorship.
About every young Republican lawyer
of the city is after the position, among
whom are Messrs. c. z. Morris, H. e.
Caldwell, McCulley & Addleman. Hol-
mes, and others One of the candi-
dates urged his selection upon the
grounds that neither the prosecutor
elect nor the other applicants had ever
practiced before the Criminal Court
and that he was the only one of the
number who had any experience.
Candidates for the Republican nom
ination for the MayOralty continue to
multiply. Squire Schultze's friends
are expecting him to carry the Eighth
ward by big majority, and also the
Sixth. The Squire is we'll known all
over the city. and his supporters say
he will carry off the coveted nOmina-
ton.
Richard Miller. one of the proprietors
of the Miller Bros. tool works, is a can
didate for Council in the Eighth ward
subject to the decision of the Republic
can primaries. Edward Rose, of the
same ward is also anxious to be city
alderman. There are about thirty Re-
publican candidates for Council in
Richie district.
Mr. Stephen Mccullough has SHE'D
his castor into the ring and proposes
to give the other candidates a hustle
for the Office of Mayor at the coming
charter election.
Council will elect the new fire chief
on December ODD The fight between
Messrs. Cline, Kleyis. Clator and Nc
Clement is a lively one, and is exciting
a good deal of interest.
Mayor Caldwell has not yet decided
whether or not he will be a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Mayor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18

BERLIN, November 16.-Tte chancel-
I-r Prince Hoheulohe. replying to the in
.--89uaton of Herr August 8Iunckel, Peo-
pies party. ON the Brusewitz incident Of
October IS last. when a lieutenant ran
sword through q workman named siebe-
MANN who had accidentally pushed
AGAINST the officers chair while entering
"a cafe. stated that the military depart
rrert was preparing new regulations with
the object of limiting duening as much as
nos-.aIe. A commission of officers, he
added would meet within few days Tor
the purpose OF considering and reporting
on the regulations proposed.
Continuing. the chancellor said that the
chief change in the regulations as pro-
r1sa5 was that. If am officer insulted an
other. the matter should be left to the
decision of court of honor, but the
i,f9.rrrur of the court should never be
a necessity or even to imply the recogni-
ZION OF such means of settling a dispute
The government Prince Hohenlohe ad-
def WAS also considering amendment
20 the civil law. and in the preparation OF
Tho measure had met with considerable
difficulty. But it was hoped that these
vyorrG DE overcome with the help Of the
government. The prerogatlve of mercy,
the chancellor further added. oppertains
fo tr. crown. and therefore, is not SUD-
iect TO- the Judgment of the Reichstag.
Cen Won Gossler the minister of war
trer addressed the house. dealing directly
with the Brusewitz affair. Lieut.. Bruse-
WITT it was alleged. killed the civilian be-
cause he believed that the honor Of his un-
form had been furnished boy the acclden-
-,I rrsrirs .eaiust his chair by the un-
fortunate workman. The officer was court
rrartt.red and sentenced 10 four years
frurisoument and dismissal from the
army
Gen. Gossler. amid constant inter
ruplions. then went on TO announce
that the Judgment of the court martial
had been pronounced but had not yet
been sanctioned. Therefore he eX-
planned. it had no force in law.
Continuing. the minister of war said
that the documents bearing on the ar
fair were 90 be submitted by imperial
command. 20 the ministry Of wars and
So soon as this was done, the sentence
would be published, together with the
reasons which prompted it. Gen. Goss-
Ter then alluded 90 Herr Munckel's
"frebrand speech. which caused
great uproar i'm the house.
The General further said. The
honor attaching TO wearing the Kings
uniform and respect for the colors are
military sentiments that we shall never
abandon The right of self defense
must never be taken from officers. %
cloud Drorcsts)
When the umult subsidized. the min
lister of war remarked: FL regret the
attack made upon officers, and l hope
the house viii judge the circumstan-
ces without bias.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18

Those VINO never read the advertise
mente In their newspapers miss more
than they presume. Jonathan Kenison,
of Bolan. Worth county, Ia, who has
been troubled with rheumatism in his
hack arms and shoulders, read an
item in his paper about how a promi-
nent German citizen Of TT. Madison
had been cured. He procured the
same medicine, and to use his own
words: 1t cured me right up" He
also saws: a neighbor and his wife
were both sick in bed with rheuma-
tism. Their boy was over to my house
and said they were so bad that he had
to DO the cooking. l told him OF
Chamberlain Pain Balm, and how Il
mad cured me. He procured a bottle
Of it and it cured them -up in a week"
90 cent bottles for sale by Charles r.
Goetze. VIII W. Irwin, John Klari. VIM.
Z. Williams, c. Menkemeller, VIM. H.
Hague. II. c. Stewart, a. z. Scheele, J.
Coleman, C SchLepf. VIM Menke-
meller, Wheeling, W. Va. Bowie &
Co, Bridgeport. B. +. Peabody & Son,
Benwood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of "a deed of trust mad. B..
Isaac i. Rra-.r aud wife. 10 m. us his. .
bearing gate on The 18th day of N.-'
\; -. 1893. and recorded in The Office ....
Clerk OF tae County Court of Ohio r..-.
West Va. in decd COL. trust book y.
page o. ! Will ON
SATURDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF DE-
GENDER '.s.
commencing al lU o'clock q. m MO-.
10 sell at public auction at Old, from
of the Court House OF ohio county. .
following described property. CHAT
say: Lots numbered TWO I and tar.
In square tweuty-eight .n n
Vista addition 10 the city oi
West Va Also the following
situate I'm the said Bueua Vista
10 the city of Wheeling w. Va. f.. Is.
say: Lots numbered eleven H
twelve Qg and six 80 feet of tI
end of lot numbered thirteen 49, ru..
west to the alley thirty
Together with all the buildings and a..,
tenances thereunto belonging
Terms of Sale-Cash. or ouc-tr.Il -s.
the balance I'M two equal payments ID
able in one and TWO years vita
from day of sale. The purchase r -
his notes with security 10 be approx
the trustee.
no14eb GEO. j. MATHISON. Tr..-.
WANTED SALESMAN; SALARY H
weekly: experience unnecessary i.--
nent. BROWN BROTHERS CONrtNl
Rochester. y. y. noliSat 10
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
4 DYNAMITE BOMB,

Or Something Greatly Resembling One
Found in Very Dangerous Place in New
Work
New York. November 17.-What is
believed by the police TO be dynamite
bomb was found on the tracks in the
Grand Central Depot this evening 1t
is made of iron about a foot long and
four inches in diameter. Inside IS
some powder and a lot Of peculiar dark,
dirt-like substance, which the police
say is dynamite. The fuse is set in
lightly. hanging out about foot.
When found the entire affair was wrap
ped in oil cloth, which was held on with
Irvine.
Pending an examination by experts
the police have placed 1t IN a keg Oh
water.
No explanation of how the alleged
bomb came to be in the station is Of
fered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
WANT THE LAW CHANGED.

CINCINNATI Ohio. November 1.-THE
executive committee Of the national board
of steam navigation met here tonight
for the purpose of outlining a plan OF
procedure toward the relief of certain
measures that are deemed antagonistic
to marine interests, among which is the
libel law.
After much discussion the committee
decided that the libel law should be so
changed that irresponsible persons win
not have the power TO tie up steamer
for unjust claims
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
THE WRONG NAN.
A Trio of Footpads Tackle Otto
Armstrong, and One Of Them Gets
a Fatal Wound Says He is From
ParkerSburg.
sneclal to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Point Pleasant, w. Va, November H..
AT New Haven, w. Va, near here,
this morning, Otto Armstrong, watch
man on the steamer New Haven, was
held up by three armed, masked men,
who demaned his money. Armstrong
opened fire, driving two of his as
sailants away and putting "A calibre
bullet entirely through the body of
the other, making a wound that will
surely kill him. He gives his name as
Frank Wilson, and his home as Park
ersburg. This is the fourth attempted
hold-up at New Haven in two months.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-18
CORBEIT AND FlT2.
A New York Club Offers Purse to Bring
Them Together.

New York Club Offers c Purse to Bring
Them Together.
New York, November 17.-C. Henry
Genslinger, president of the Bohemian
Sporting Club, of this city, has written
letters to James J. Corbett and Robert
Fitzsimmons, offering a purse OF $50
600 for a 25-round contest between the
two pugilists. The conditions are that
the bout shall be brought off in New
York City, in the latter part OF Janu-
airy next: that Honest" John Kelly
shall be the referee and that Benz. {.
Williams shall be official time keeper.
Genslinger offers to deposit the whole
of the $4,000 with the referee before
the boxers enter the ring.
BOSTON, Mass. November Thames
J. Corbett said tonight that if no larger
offer was made between now and Friday
he should accept the offer OF President
Genslinger. of the Bohemian Sporting
Club TO fight Fitzsimmons.