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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05
Sagadahoc.
BOW DOMAIN.

Rev. c. f. Springer attended two
funerals, Friday, Jan. 81 In the fore
noon Mrs. Lucinda, wife of the late
Drummond Fisher, was laid away to rest
n the Fopsham cemetery. Mrs. Fisher was
from early life consistent member of the
VI. f. church, a loving and devoted mother
20 her large family. most of whom
remain to mourn her loss and appreciate
ler life of care and solicitnde Her ace
vas SO years and nine months. In the
afternoon Frederick o Neal was borne to
he village cemetery. Mr. ONeil has
suffered long time with consumption.
lie was about - years OF age Friends
md family connections from Portland
Sere here to pay their respects to his
memory. Revival services are being con
Quoted in the Baptist church by Rev. Mr.
Mitchell. The interest ut the Holbroof
schoolhouse continues on the increase. -
4. A. Ward is putting up ice for local
delivery. The village grammar and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05
TIE BOND BILL.
House Ways and Means Committee Refuse to
Concur in Silver Substitute.

Washington Feb. 4.-Tbis morning the
House ways and means committee, by IA
vote of to 3, refused to concur in the
Senate free silver substitute for the House
bond bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05
Lincoln.

Inc winter term OF school in the
| Shepard district closed with an exhibition
friday evening, January 9th A good
sized audience was present TO listen to the
original essays and declarations pre-
sentod by the members of the first class
The essays reflected much credit on The
writer's, evincing much thought and
originality on their part The progrsmm.
for the evening was Us below: CITY
versus Country" Miss Grace V. Andrews
Elwood P. Weeks; The Indians" Miss
Ina Avery; Skating, Harold CARPENTER.
Exclamation, Master Carl Andre vs.
. Courage, Miss Ethel Kenney: The
French and Indian Wars" Miss Adelaide
Bowdcn; THE Pilgrims" Miss Elsie
Moves; The Stamp Act, .Judson
Andrews; The Boston Tea Party"
Clarence Bowden; What I Like to Read
Best, Miss Ina Avery; Aaron Burr"
Miss Ethel kenney; farce. "A Slight Mis-
understanding, Harold Carpenter, Miss
Adelaide Bowden; debate, Resolved
That it would promote the welfare Of
the nation to allow women the right of
suffrage. The debate was very spirited
many of the ancience TAX ing an actiyr
part. AT the close of the discussion. the
committee adjourned for few moments
TO consider tho relative weight of the
arguments presented. The chairman then
announced their decision in favor of the
affirmative. Refreshments which had
been kindly provided by the ladies' we, o
then enjoyed ny all present.
WHITEFIELD.
MIS-. T. Mckindsley of Kings Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05
Gold Reserve. S47.155.148.

Washington, Feb AT the close of
business, today, the treasury gold reserve
stood at Sal, 155, l4S. The Withdrawals
for the day were 1913, 200
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

Mrs. n. z. Beverage and son have re
turned from long visit 10 relatives in
Belgrade
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kennebec.
WINTHROP.

| Two of Winthrop's Oldest people have
died during the past week Mrs George
French, who has been in poor health for
some time, With stomach troubles com
, plicated with 9th RS died last Tuesday
ior age was 10 years. The other was
Mrs. Sylvana Thompson, wife OF the late
Hm. Thompson, who was sick hut few
days. She was stricken with PARALYSIS
last saturday and died Thursday after
nooa- Her age was IS years. The
Masons OF this place had an entertain
ment Monday night, at their hall in
Packard block, number of invited
guests were prescnt.-It is said that
another meat market will soon be started
here. Charles H. Gale met with a very
bad accident last Tuesday evening While
in the stable he accidently stumbled over
IN obstacle, throwing him down and
cutting his under lip badly and loosening
his lower teeth. He was as comfortable as
could be expected ut last accounts. Miss
Abhie Wood. daughter OF Senator Elliott
Wood, Will give a birthday party at her
home during the week and entertain the
Merry Makers" whist club-The grange
VIII have n dance at their hall next We'd
ncsday evening. A good time is expected.
The marriage Of Mr.. Everett Alden.
son OF Hon. Rutillus Alden of West
Winthrop, occurred last Saturday after
noon at the lattcr's home. MIR. Alden
married Miss Woodbury. of North Mon
mouth They will occupy the house lately
vacated by Otis Packard In the evening
Il reception was rendered them by the
grangers to which Mr.. Alden BELONGS
Mr.. A. II. Young and family have re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

MIR. and Mrs Peter Tanquay of Win
stod, CT, who have been visiting Mrs.
lanquays brother, Nbuis Belanger re
turned home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

has been quite III lately. but is now able
90 ride ont. Mrs Betsey Laherce Of Ran
uolph. is visiting her sister Mrs c. X.
Carleton. There are at present 80 pupils
attending the winter term Of High school
st North Whitefield Tho farmers here
dave not had opportunity of cutting ice
until last week, when many Of them Sc
cured their annual supply The members
Of ErSkine Post row hold their meetings
on Saturday afternoon instead Of evening.
very alternate week. ". H. Douglas
vas chosen delegate to he State encamp
ment and a. II. Prable inspector, at the
asst meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05
Penobscot.
NEWPORT.

NEN PORT.
Mis- Grace Manning II Newton Mass
visiting friends in tOwn-H \. Brown
# New Hampton, y H. has been spend
ing weeks vacation at the home Of his
parents, Rev. ". L. Brown.-Mrs. II. +.
Elton has been quite sick with lung
feyer but is improving - Mrs r. r. Dow
has bean confined TO her house for two
weeks by u severe attack Of rheumatism.
Daniel Dudley Of Bangor. spent q few
lays last week with his daughter. Mrs f.
K. Dow. -The High street Society have
extended an invitation To their pastor,
Kew Mr.. Webster TO remain with them
another year This viii make the eighth
year Mr.. Webster has been with the socie-
y and 1t has greatly piospcrcd under Lis
psstorate. He j. highly esteemed by the
whole community Mrs. Florence Porter
spoke ut the High street church, last Sun
lay evening, in the interest of the Girls
home in Belfast The EpWOrth League
gave concert in the Methodist church.
last Tuesday evening W NJ. stuart was
Boston, last week The officers OF
stevens r. A. Chapter were installed.
rncsday evening, rs follows: George w
stuart, II. p. !. d. Robinson, king: :.
&. Plummer, scribe; O. H. .Iudkins.
reas. F. NJ. Shaw, sec Rev. VIM. L.
Brown. chaplain; Dir a :. Harvey. Z.
:. Charles Smith, Il. A. c. +. l.. Oaks.
master Sd veil Fl H. Blackwell. master
ID veil, A, l.. Cakes master LIST veil
Chas Henry, sentinel.
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Hancock.
MARIAVILLE.

Mrs. Joseph F'rost is III with Ia grippe
A brisk little snow storm, on Saturday
and Sunday, attended with little rain
left the roads In fine condition for sleigh
ing. Our woodsinen are rejoicing over the
downfall. james kimball has been quite
i'll for the past few days - Mrs. Alexander
Moore is Oh the sick list. Her physician
Is DR. Patten of Amherst james kim
ball has recently bad built on to his mill
an addition He gives employment to
quite a number Of men and the new mill
he has put up is great help to the towns
people We wish hin. success in his under
taking The new hearse recently pur-
chased by the Sewing Circle has come and
they are well satisfied with it. and a new
hcarse house has been built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

Mrs. H. johnson Of Dexter, is visiting
her son, George +. Johnson, for few
days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05
Polo Games.

At Stoneham-Stoneham, 6; Waltham. 3.
At Waltham-Fall River, 8; Pawtuckot,
}. Exhibition
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fou will want to attend the concert in
Memorial ball, Thursday evening. No
better entertainer than Mr. Chas Il. Grill
ley h;'s visited Maine for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

Lauren. little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Kelley, is very sick with mem
brancous Group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05
MONMOUTH
Knox.
WASHINGTON

+. A Cunningham the optician Of
| Bath, was in town on business. last week.
Rev. ;. J.. Burton meetings at c. +
hall, Raz0rville, are well attended and
there have been thus far II conversions.
schools in town closed. Friday, with
the exception of the one at West Washing
ton. All have been highly satisfactory. -
Chas. Palmer has b0arter in the shape
OF nice girl baby Edmond Prescott is
busy drawing lumber to the mill. for the
new chapel at South Liberty. The G. W
Society met with Mrs. Z. s. Bowdcn.
Thursday afternoon. and as usual. a fine
time was had. Wv. HIN and daughter of
Jefferson, called on friends here one day
last week, f. s. Rockwell Of Boston.
Mass, is visiting his brother Fred, for a
short time.-Tbere was a donation at the
residence of Rev. Il, 5. Shattuck one eve
hing las week. IL was an enjoyable
occasion w NJ. Staples has been quite
III for few days past but is better now.
Mrs. ". NJ, Staples is quite i'll, and is
contined to her room MIR and Mrs. Ed.
Edwards who We're married last week. are
at work for l.. NJ. Staples, Esq.-Evcninc
Star Grange, was invited to attend Satur-
day night, a harvest feast at White Oak
Grange but owing to bad travelling, few
attended. Central hall was the scene of
very pleasant wedding reception given
ny +. Edwards saturday night when II
host OF friends trippcd the light fantastic
toe at Mr.. Edwards expense A pleasant
time was enjoyed and Gil join In wishing
him and his bride, all prosperity Daniel
Jones had paralytic shock last Friday.
and 1t is thought he will not recover
He has been speechlcss since he was taken
i'll
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Mrs. Randall of Harpswcll is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Farr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

Governor and Mrs Burleigh and Mrs.
Byron Boyd are in Boston, and will be
absent several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

| Frank Belanger Of IIighgatc, Vt, is
wishing his brother, Louis Belanger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-05

| Miss Cora Wells of Mt Vernon. is visit.
| ing friends in town.
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OAKLAND.

Willard Soule has moved his family to
Watcrvilic
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-11


Fairbanks. one Of the Indiana delegates
at-large, had been selected for temporary
chairman o. the St. Louis Convention. He
s5aid:--
II do not believe that Mr. Mckinley
has authorized this selection to be made,
or any other. do not believe he would
Interfere in the Senatorial contest in this
conteStants-tler being several-again
all the others. This preference ef Mr..
Fairbanks would place him precisely in
that position, inasmuch as he is an avowed
candidate for Senator. l repeat, / do not
believe Mckinley would be a party to
any such barga aiming before or after the
convention. 1t is said that Mr.. Fairbanks
structioas by the Republican State Con-
yention to the delegates-a ito vote
fer Mckinley
This is new to me as we'll as surprs-
ing, Tor IT attaches the credit to one man
Which belongs to the Republican party of
the state. As 70 his part in the prepara-
ton OF the financial plank Of the platform,
as a matter of fact the Republicans of
Indiana are opposed to the free and un-
limited coinage of silver, and a resolution
to the contrary would have been defeated
in the convention. l do not know who
drafted the resolution, or Is it material,
as its approval by the convention and by
the Republcans Of the State alone gives
1T Importance.
Amy attempt to take from them the
credit for 50 distinct an avowal of senti-
ment and attach It to any one man, and
he an open candidate for the Senate. is
bad party policy, unfair to the Republi-
cans OF the State and 4 decided interfer-
ei.ce by those outside with cur Senatorial
in this matter is the good of the parry in
the State"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-11
MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS
Columbian Trophies From Chicago
Received by SuperIntendent SnYdar.

Superintendent Snyder of the public
schools received today three medals and
three diplomas for meritorious work ex-
hibited by the schools of this city at the
Chicago Fair. The awards came direct
from the Columbian Commission and
were enclosed in a long pasteboard box.
The medals are circular three inches nj
enclosed in an aluminium box On the
face of each medal is the representation
In relief by the famous SCULPTOR ST.
Gaudens, of the landing OF Columbus.
On the reverse side is the statement
of what the medal was given
for as follows:-Kinderga Element
ary Schools aud High and Training
Schools.
The diploma for kindergarten exhibits
play in several lines showing good meth
eds carefully and philosophically follow
ed, producing excellent results marked
by originality That which is awarded
To Elementary Schools is for special ex-
celtence in teaching music to children,
and fine Illustrations in arithmetic, Lam
guage and natural science, illustrat-
pupils. The High and Training
School award is for exhibits of
Students work. first fer general excel
lence of uneorrected actual daily
work; second. for prevalence Of
good redagtca principles; third. fer
pedagogics and language, showing thor
oughness, maturity and good methods,
based on sound principles; fourth, for
nlerftorious High School work especially
in pen drawings and manuscript work
The diplomas will be framed and placed
ON exhibition with the medals where THE
public will have an opportunity to see
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-11
JOHN MULLINS DISAPPOINTED. B
The Contract for Furnishing the CITY
Hail Goes Saut Of Toxvn q

L. H. Broomes monstrous monument
the new City Hail, viii be ready for occu-
pancy about October ]. The contracts for
the furniture were awarded today to- the
ST Louis Art Metal Company for s26 S59
John Mullins was somewhat disappointed
that the work should SO to an outsider
and expressed himself quite freely at the
meeting. Mr.. Mullins was $500 higher
tnan the fortunate bidder, but he insisted
that the company could not furnish the
FURNITURE for the price named in its bid
The financial standing of the company
mas been investigated and found TO be AL
that IS necessary. "A bond in 81, 600 for the
fa1thfui performance of the contract IS
TO be furnished by the American Surety
Company of New York The Metallic Fix
ture Company of New York thought It
should have had part of THE work kick
ing was useless, as the Commissioners
had decided that the contract should 90
to the lowest bidder
w. w. Farrier has notified the Commits
sloners that he has finished the work ur-
der his specifications. He asks thai the
plumbing be tested and ne be paid. Sli-
perfntendent Datz was deputized to buy
nose with which to sprinkle the grounds
around the monstrosity.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-11
WON'T Be MISSED.
The Most Impotent Congress
on Record Slipping into
lnnoeuous Desuetude.

WASHINGTON, June Ii. 1896.-The Sen
ate met today at II O'clock, for the last
time this session, and a few minutes later
went into executive session. Before the
doors were closed. however, bill granting
pension to tie widow of General Wil-
lam II. Gibson OF Ohio, was passed, ard
the Nice-President announced his sigma
ture to the District of Columbia Appro-
priation bill-.she last OF the general ap-
preparation bills.
The doors were reopened at 11:2O but
: no business was transacted for sometime,
OF waiting for something to turn up
Senators were gathered in knots about
the chamber, chatting and laughing, while
the Vice-President leaned over his desk
chatting with the senior Senator from his
State, Mr.. Cullom. The galleries were
almost empty, only a handful sof specta-
the ladies'. Senators and Diplomatic gal
leries were absolutely deserted. Only l9
senators We're on the floor-11 Democrats.
3 Z Res1publieans s1o and one Populist--an
When Speaker Reeds gayel fell at II
O'clock, calling to order the House OF
representatives for its final meeting of
the first session of the Fifty-fourth Con-
gress, less than two score members were
in their seats, and not a hundEAd spec
taitcrs, all told in the galleries.
The reading of the journal of the pro-
ceed.nss transacted since Saturday morn
Speaker Reed announced the signing by
him OF the District Of Columbia appro-
priation bill
Mr.; Dingley (Rep. MOD introduced the
usual resolution authorizing the appoint
ment of a committee of three to join a
similar committee on the part of the SEN
ate to nifty the President that Congress
is ready to adjourn, It was agreed to
and aId Ssssrs. sls Blngieyfis 4 Cannon lRep I'D
Speaker
= Mr. Turner Dem., Ga.) offered the fol-
lowing resolution
That the thanks of the House are due
Fe1. Thomas 3. Reed for the ability.
faithfulness and strict impartiality with
which he has performed the duties of his
soffse
Tsle reading of the resolution. which
was not presented in the F'ifty-frst Con-
gress. was received with applause.
Rising. vote" suggested Mr.. Dockery
Pem., Mop. and several other members.
An in favor Of the resolution, Z said
Speaker pro tenn Dingley. will rise and
be counted (after pause, it is agreed
to by the unanimous vote of the
House. (Applause.)
By this time the attendance had in
creased to over hundred and every lone
was on his feet
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-11
MUSIC S0OYHED moi.
Blows Followed a Rehearsal Of
the Quartette Club Of
Hoboken.

II leaked out this morning that at the
meeting Of the active members Of the
Quartette Club Of Hoboken last Tuesday
= ght fight occurred, in which blood
iioWeq and black eyes were given. The
principal combatants were said to be
relatives and at one time were the best
sof friends.
ne exact particulars Of the affair are
very hard to get, as the club members
are reticent, and the information was
obtained only through Justice Of the
Peace Oscar Schleicnting to whom one
OF the members applied for warrant
for the arrest Of another member on the
charge Of assault and battery.
It seems that Mr.. Leager is the Gus
todian Of the music. After rehearsal on
Tuesday night, in packing 1t away, he
missed several sheets. He insinuated
that some member or visitor was a
thief by saying that before they left the
hall everyone would have to be search
Mr.. Theodore Russ, who is a brother
in-law Of Mr. Leager but who. it is
said. is not at present on good terms
with him. said that such an insinuation
was an outrage, and would bring dis
Mr.. John Wfsloh Of No. 5o7 Washing
ton street stepped in between the two
men, who were about to make personal
remarks concerning each other, and told
them that as they were brothers-in-iaw
at would not look we'll for them to guar
rel Mr.. Leager then picked up the
music and left the building, Mr. Russ
remained behind and, it IS alleged, mad
a quarrel with Mr. Wislofi, during which
blows were struck
The outcome Of the fight was the Sc
curing Of a warrant for Mr.. Russ arrest
by Mr.. Wisloh.
1t was also said that the missing music
was found In the possession of one OF
the parties to the quarrel.
Mr.. Russ has not, as yet, been ar
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-11
FINE Or EXILE.


5 PRETORIA, June II, 1Sss.-It is an
nounced that the terms imposed upon the
four leaders Of the Johannesburg Reform
COMMITTEES, John Hays Hammond, Lionel
Phillips, Colonel Francis Rhodes and
George Farrar, whose release has been
decided upon by the Transvaal Executive
Council, require that in default Of the
payment Of fine of f25,oe0 each they
shall suffer banishment from the terri
tory Of the South African Republic. The
conditions of their release upon pay
ment of their fines are the same as those
required to be observed by the other
members Of the Reform Committee who
We're recently set Al liberty, namely, that
they shall abstain from interference IN
the politics of the South African Re-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-11
MAYOR FAGAN BLOCKS THE WAY
He Com pcls the Street Com mIssio o ners
to Let tho Mnffar Alone

=
to Let the Matfer Alone
Street Commissioner Bayer of IIobolyen
was given this morning copy of the
resolution requiring him to stop the North
Hudson Railway Company's work on
Washington street. He asked Corporation
Attorney Mfnturn what he should do and
that official told him.
First-Notffy the company to desist.
Seeond-Prevent a further continuance
of the work.
Mr.. Bayer then drew up notice ito serve
upon the company directing them ito stop
the work, but before serving it asked
Mr. Minturn what he should 40 in case
the company ignored the notice. Mr. Min
company, which Mr.. Bayer was to make
before Recorder McDonough in such a
Mr.. Bayer was about to proceed to the
office of the company with his notice
when Mayor Fagan walked irdo the CITY
CLERKS office. where the gentlemen were.
effect that the city would not be respons :
sfble for the Councils action and fbaf
Mr.. Bayer would be held for anything he
DID i'm the premises without the Mayors
The Mayor handed letter to Mr.. Min
turn, saving that as the direction of the
Gonnc to hlm m tS bring suit involved the
have the Mayors consent
This was the closing clause Of the
Il do not propose to permit the 10.
litical pirates who are in control Of th6
Council to retard the progress Of tbs
cry or lnJure its good name. They have
nothing to lose. The motion is a dis.
grace to the men who voted for it. TheJ
cannot disgrace the city,
MI Minturn's face flushed when he
This is in direct opposition to whai
my advice has been to the Street Com.
7 caution the Street Commissioner
now, said the Mayor, "that he Wit
burn t,sIs his fingers if he proceeds against
Their. addressing Mr.. Minturn, the May.
ANY action Of the Council necessitat.
ing the expenditure of money must bt
submitted M to the Mayor for his approval
money, and to nave any LEGAL weight Il
should have been passed by resolution
shall stamp both notions as thA1
are termed, with my disapproval
shall do that for fear the Court nigh
ccnstrqe them as resolutions. I caution
| ing yourself liable in this matter Yo,
remember your experience in the Hobo
| ken Land and Improvement Conapau,
matter. You remember you would have
had your fingers burned had it not beer
| Il have been there before. exclaimed
Bayer with a frightened look u an
| thankful for the advice you offer me. =
/ Mr.. Minturn and Mr. Bayer then 20
| their heads together, while the Nave.
found Il difficult 70 suppress smile
noon at 3 o. clock at Mr.. Minturnss cdfsc.
| and talk the matter over. Mr. Minturr
IStold the Mayor that, in his opinion TIA
1 motions should have been submitted 81
| the kcrm Of resolu tions.