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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
RULES OF ROAD AT SEA.
Great Britain Alone Stands in Way Of Adoption
Of Universal System.

Washington, Jan. 49, "A favorable re-
port was made to the Senate, today, on
Nj. Frye's bill authorizing the delegates
of the United States to the Washington
International marine conference of 1889,
to rc-convenc at the discretion of the sec
rotary of state. This bill is intended to
give authority in event of certain contin-
gencies. The conference of 1889 agreed
upon certain rules OF the road to prevent
collisions at sea.
These rules were authorized by law by
tho United States and every other power
participating In their construction, cx-
ccpt Great Britain, English scamcn OBJ
jccting to some Of the fog signals agreed
upon. For three years, the matter has
been held in allegiance, owing to the slow
movements of Great Britain and her re-
fusal to either agree to the rules or sug-
gest changes.
The matter is to be brought before Par
lament by the London chamber of COM
mcrcc at once, and it is hoped that the
full concurrence of all the nations will be
had to tine rules
In tho event that Great Britain dis
agrees and suggests further amendment
Mr.. Frye's bill is intended to authorize
the re-convening of the American dele
gates, SO that the amendments may be
speedily acted upon and report made to
Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
CHICAGO GETS IT.
The Democratic Convention Will Go
to Metropolis Of the West.
II Takes 20 Ballots. But the Westerners
Distance All Rivals.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The fight for
the national Democratic convention was a
long one, today. 2S ballots being necessary
to decide the matter.
On the first, Chicago had 6 Cincinnati,
II; New York, IA; ST Louis. 10.
This order was followed with little
variation, till half the balloting was done,
when Chicago began to gain.
The goth ballot stood: Chicago. &c;
Cincinnati, /; ST. Louis, "a.
Five ballots were taken with closed
DOORS 1t was then apparent, as the
would be long drawn out, and recess
until $50 agreed upon. The intervening
time was utilized by the different cities in
an endeavor to effect combinations favor
able to themselves A number of informal
conference were speedily called, but were
in most cases barren of results.
1t was not until nearly II, that the final
and decisive ballot which gave Chicago
the convention was taken That Chicago
finally secured a majority was due in part
to personal considerations. Certain mem
bers of the committee We're Indifferent as
to the location of the convention. They
decided that Chicago possessed superior
advantages in the matter of hotels, and
this undoubtedly influenced sufficient
number to give the Lake city majority.
1t is asserted that the strong support
which the silver men gave to st. Louis,
created prejudice against that place
among certain of the sound money men
who voted for Chicago.
The vote which Chicago received was, as
Mr.. Smalley of Vermont expressed it, "a
natural one, and was cast by the states
lying within the group known as the
Middle, West and East. St. Louis vote
came mainly from the Southwest and
West.
Judge Goodrich of Chicago, was the
speaker for that city. He said that Chi
cago had the best facilities for entertain
ing vast crowds and its transportation
facilities were unsurpassed.
Gentlemen, said Judge Goodrich, q if
you want to win, come to Chicago. You
have never elected and seated Demo
cratic President who was not nominated
in that city, since 1856
The claims of Cincinnati We're presented
by Messrs. Ingalls, and Follett MIR. In
gals said that Cincinnati had the best
hall in the world for political conven-
tions ample transportation facilities and
fine hotel accommodations.
j. Waldo Smith. president of the New
York Grocers Association, presented the
claims OF New York city. He mentioned
the many attractions of the great metrop-
oils and said week spent in New York
was a liberal education and a university
course in itself. Madison Square Garden
was the best hall on earth for the purpose
of the convention. 1t would hold 90, 600
and would seat 1000 comfortably
ExGov. Francis of Missouri, advocated
st. Louis claims. st. Louis, he said, had
a public hall that would accommodate
10000 persons. ST.. Louis had been tried
as convention city and had proved equal
to the task. Missouri for 25 years had
cast her vote for the Democratic nominee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
A new STIMULANT.
Notwithstanding, Without Re-
action.

You often need stimulant to keep your
self going. to prevent your getting sick.
But stimulant that makes you feel worse
afterwards is worse than useless.
Following nature is the best way.
A pure, matted, unfermented beverage, like
Matted Koffee. Kola, is the only safe, certain
and natural stimulant to take.
Matted Koffee- Kola is Shaker non-in-tox-
icating stimulant which cures nervousness.
headache, neuralgia, indigestion, loss of ap-
petite, low spirits, and the results of mental
worry and overwork.
1t is wonderful builder for old people and
convalescents.
Stimulants have been used in all ages. They
are necessity. But only food stimulants can
give real strength without weakness.
Matted Koffee- Kola is food stimulant.
1t makes strength and keeps it. 1t creates
lasting energy. 1t clears the brain and braces
the body.
1t is better than medicine; it is food. 1t is
better than food; it is food stimulant.
Malt is natures most concentrated, digesti-
BILE and stimulating food.
Matted Kotfee- Kola is made of matted Caffea
and matted Koa, and contains all the virtues
of these plants as a perfectly harmless and
health giving stimulant.
Sold by druggists at $500 per bottle.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
in THE SENATE.
Mr. Hale Advocates the Construction and
Maintenance Of Hawaiian Cable.

Washington, Jan. 16-In the Senate,
t ,e bill recently offered by Hale, to facili-
tate the construction and maintenance Of
t .leeraph cables in the Pacific ocean for
the use to the government in its foreign
intercourse, was laid before the Senate,
and Hale advocated it.
The bill, he said, committed the gov
eminent to a subvention of about $3.50, 900
per annum. 1t embodied plain business
enterprises and would spring the Hawaiian
islands close to the United States, enab-
ling the latter to act wisely Oh the hap
pening of any significant event.
He looked upon annexation as an event
sure to come in the near future. He felt
sare that, with the laying of the proposed
cables, all the world would take notice
that the interests of two governments
and the two peoples would become so
connected that all attempts at interference
from outside nations would forever cease.
If the United States abandoned the pro-
iect, or was languid in prosecuting 1t. the
British would occupy the ground and, by
hook or crook, get resting place in the
Hawaiian islands for great military
and commercial British ocean cable
Allen argued In favor of the govern
ment ownership of the proposed cable and
of the Pacific railroads.
Halos bin was referred to the commit
tee on foreign relations.
The bond bill was taken up, and PETER
concluded the speech that ne began. yes
terday, against an Issue of bonds, in favor
Of the free coinage of silver.
Resolutions on the death of Representa-
tive Cogswcll OF Massachusetts, were laid
before the Senate and adopted, and as Il
further mark of respect, the Senate ad
journed until Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
SOMERSETS J. COURT.
The December Term-Emery, Justice Pre-
siding.

Skowhegan, Jan 10.
Ivan C. Hight VS.. +. P. Pennell ct ais,
and &. A. Starbird VS.. same, complaints
for costs. Some time since the defendants
brought suit against the plaintiffs and
others to obtain settlement Of accounts.
The suit was returnable at the September
term last, but the writ was not entered
Thereupon said Hight 81 Starbird filed
complaints for costs. The defendants adj
nit bringing said suit and that the writ
was not entered, but claim that the action
was dropped by agreement or understand
ing between all the parties and that the
plaintiffs. Hight a. Starbird, are not en-
titled to recover costs. Judge Emery dis
missed the complaints with costs for the
defendants for this term. Merrill 4
Cover for the plaintiffs, Forrest Good
win, Esq, for the defendants.
Samuel Bunker in equity" VS.. William
Barton, heard on motion to recommit the
report of the master. Motion denied.
Buker q Staples for the plaintiff, Stewart
& Simmons for the defendant.
State vs.. John A. Tibbetts, appeal on
search and seizure J. +. Common, one of
the sureties, surrendered the respondent
to the court and the sureties were dis
charged. Judgment of the lower court
was affirmed and the respondent being
unable to pay the fine and costs was COM
mitted to Jail.
In the case of Hovey VS.. Hawey, the mo-
tion for new trial was withdrawn.
Judgment on the verdict.
Court adjourned at 12.30, after work
ing session of 10 days. 1t has been an un-
usually busy session. a large amount Of
business being transacted and more YER
diets rendered than at any previous term
for several years.
Sheriff Viles and Deputy F. P. Pcnnell
made search in the saloon of r.. A. Bis
son, this afternoon, finding quite IA num-
Der Of empty kegs, bottles and tumblers,
smelling strongly of the ardent. Bison
was arralgned before Trial Justice Priest,
pleading guilty to the charge of keeping
Intoxicating liquors for unlawful sale,
aud was sentenced to pay fine of 800
and costs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
BOVinine

that greatest of concentrated
food preparations, that creator of
strength, maker of flesh tissue,
and blood enricher, which, putting
the vital organs in their normal
condition, enables them to dis
pei disease. DR.. G. Cursor
Young of Phillipsburgh, N. J.,
says, 81 have used Bovinine with
great satisfaction. One case, an
old lady of seventy years, con-
valescing from typhoid fever, but
very slowly, gastric irritation
complicated with extreme pros
tration gave but a faint hope of
recovery. l gave her Bovinine,
"a complete restoration to
health followed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
BACKWARD CHILDREN.
Various Causes, Susceptible to Cure, Which
Make Jack Dull Boy.


Make Jack Dull Boy.
difficulty and is backward in his classes,
the usual assumption is that he is natu-
rally dull and lacking in understanding In
order to have Gound mind one must have
sound body. This is simple rendering of
q truth which scarcely requires emphasis
in SO far as it bears upon adults, for all
have doubtless noted that when suffering
from disease, and even when but slightly
ailing from an attack of indigestion or a
common cold, for the time being mental
activity was more or less impaired, and
concentration. as in writing important
letter, difficult if not quite impossible.
But the fact needs to be urged that chill
dren feel the force of this invariable law
with far greater intensity, and that their
brain, developing, weaker and more sensi-
tive, is easily overwhelmed by disturb
ances that might not have any appreciable
effect upon their parents.
A physician, writing in The Housewife
would impress upon parents tho fact that
when their children are backward in learn
ing they should assume that the chances
are many that there is some physical de-
feet or ailment to account for the mental
sluggishness, and it is their duty to have
thorough examination made by the fam
lily physician and treatment promptly ap.
piled, if necessary.
Perhaps the influence Of affections Of
the upper air passages best illustrates the
Importance of pursuing this course Con-
slider :he trouble known as nasal catarrh
which Is very common among children
and deemed comparatively trifiing by the
average patient. Now, it is fixed fact
that there is very close intimacy between
the nose and some other very important
parts of the system, and when it is I'M
pleasantly affected those parts sympathize
with it and are more or less disturbed.
For instance, person who has cold in
the head is not capable of nearly as good
mental work as he would be were he not
a victim of this trouble.
child that has ''catarrh" TO such a de-
gree that respiration through the nose is
difficult is unable to fix his attention on
his books as a perfectly healthy child can
do. Moreover, his memory is feeble, he is
subject to headaches, and oftentimes both
his sight and hearing powers are moro OF
less impaired. In this condition he is the
victim of what is known as aprosexia, and,
judging from the results of Investigations
that have been made, it would seem safe
to assume that of all school children be-
tween the ages of and IA nearly 10 pei
cent suffer In some degree from it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
PRACTICAL NOTES.
Useful Hints From The Art Amateur Fo
Novices In China Painting.


Fat oil is easily made. After the paint.
ing for the day pour all the soiled turner.
tine into bowl or tumbler, leaving il
lightly covered. AS the sediment collects.
tho turpentine will become perfectly clean.
but much thicker by evaporation. From
time to time strain this into a bottle for
general use, and the turpentin ne so prepared
becomes fat oil. Very old turpentine
Is practically the same thing. If it is not
very thick, it may be safely painted with,
provided there is plenty of the absolutely
pure or rectifed at hand in which to rinse
the brushes.
Lavender oil may be used in the same
way If preferred, but its disagreeable odor
makes it unpleasant to many. To prepare
fat oil quickly pour very little turpen.
cine into plate and set it in the window.
or sandpaper cut off small pieces as
needed, rubbing two briskly together un
I'LL they are quite smooth and powerless to
scratch. This is for polishing or cleaning
the china, which must not, however. have
been previously gilded
brushes should be rinsed in turpentine
until perfectly clean and should be washed
frequently in alcohol to prevent them get
ting harsh and sticky. Run the hair
through the fingers until it assumes the
shape required for work-that is to say.
leave hat brush spread out at the ends
ana round point pointed A stippler
may be cleaned and dried for Immediate
use IN alcohol but not in turpentine, as it
ooes not evaporate SO quickly. and the
moisture would injure the surface of the
paint. Leave all brushes upright in a
vase OF bottle when not in use and flick
on all dust before dipping them into pain.
or turpentine.
10 make tinting pads cut a sheet of
glazed cotton wadding into or s inch
squares, leaving the glazed surface on tina
outside, turning in the corners gradually
INTO smooth, pliable pad Cover th..
with square of delicate lawn or very Old
and we'll washed linen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17


or change in prospect is the long shoulder
seam and puffed sleeves of the Victorian
period. Sensible women will surely fight
against the uncomfortable shoulder seam
and be content with any changes that may
occur in the shape of tho sleeves.
A feature of many of the new gowns is
a high standing collar of velvet wired to
keep it in shape and deliberately trimmed
Tempting and varied are the little acces.
series of dress, such as capes, collars, ruffs
and fichus. There are also innumerable
little underbodies of silk, lace and chiffon
to wear with open fronted coats.
Notwithstanding the popularity of the
cape, coats and jackets are increasing in
favor. A very chic coat is straight and
loose back and front, with box plat
hanging from the neck in the back. An
other stylish coat is in plain cloth, made
in the loose box coat style with loose and
double breasted front. Short, close fitting
jackets Of sealskin or Persian lamb have
large sleeves of velvet. Velvet coats and
jackets are fashionably trimmed with fur
Evening bonnets are decidedly larger,
and are conspicuous with their high stand
ing aigrets.
Popular among fur garments are chin
chilla capes; sable capes, with 1ounces at
the bottom and very high medici collars;
sable tippets, with tails and paws hanging,
and jackets Of sealskin, astrakhan and
Persian lamb.
For the neck what is most worn Is a So
bio cravat made Of two skins with two
tails at each end; also the sable stole with
plaits.
An example of the elaboration which is
more marked than ever in furs is afforded
by n cape of sealskin, with yoke and epau-
lets of ivory satin covered with black gui.
pure and shoulder trimmings of satin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
Extreme Prostitution
II From Feyers

of every description, especially
typhoid, is the doctors fear and
the patients danger; medicine
is of but little avail, sufficient
nourishment to create new
strength to carry the patient
over the crisis is what is nee
essary, a persuading of the great
machinery of the body to go on
with its work is the end
sought after; hence physicians
recommend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
TURKISH INFORMATION.
The Sublime Porte Sends Out Trustworthy
and Reliable" information.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The Turkish
legation received from the Sublime Porte,
today, the following telegram:
The number of soldiers at Zetoun,
during the capture Of the barracks by the
insurgents, was 562, without counting
those of the military posts of Eredjek and
Ghenksoun. Only 81 of these soldiers sue
ceedcd In escaping on different occasions
There have been discovered in a cur
rent OF water that passes through Zsitoun,
about go bodies of Mussulmans murdered
In the most atrocious way Order is rer
feet in the rest Of the empire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
The Plaques of Egypt

Were mighty bad. Not so serious as these
are nervous troubles, but they are terribly
harassing nevertheless. That thorough ner-
vine and tonic, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
renders the nerves tranquil and strong, pro-
notes digestion, appetite and sleep, and es-
tablishes health on firm and permanent
basis. Nervousness has its most frequent
origin in Indigestion and stomachic weakness
This cause Of nervous debility is removed by
the Bitters, which impart healthy tone to
the gastric region. upon the actisityof which
the well being Of the entire system is largely
dependent. This sterling and time-honored
medicine also remedies and prevents bilious.
ness. constipation, fhenmatic and kidney
complaints and all forns y malarial disease
Use it regularly. 9s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
1000 MEN AFFECTED.
Reduction Of Wages Of Westinghouse EIec.
trio Company at East Pinsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 16.-This morn
ing, $50 men and $50 women. employees
of the Westinghouse Electric Company Of
East Pittsburg, were notified of % per
cent. reduction in their wages. At noon,
they decided that the reduction was un-
just, since for some time they had been
able to make only half time, and quit
work in body. 1t Is rumored that wage
reductions in other departments will lbe
ordered, tomorrow, and the 1000 men
affected will also refuse to continue work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
In the House.

Washington, Jan. l6.-In the House,
the general pension appropriation bill was
considered in committee Of the whole.
After discussion the committee rose.
Moody, Rep, Of Massachusetts, an
nounced the death Of his predecessor Gen.
VIM, Cogswell, May % last, in the usual
resolutions, which were adopted, and as a
mark of respect the House, at $50, ad
journed until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
TAINTED FOR Joy.
VIM. D. Skinner. Who Disappeared from Jones.
port, Years Ago, Heard From.

Rowley, Mass, Jan. ia letter was
received, today, by William ID. Skinner
from his son Austin, who disappeared
from .Ionesport, Me, eight years ago and
was long ago given up as dead by his
parents, who now live here. Austin Skin
ner is in New South Wales, doing bust
ness. He will soon visit his parents here
His disappearance caused his parents
SO much anxiety that they broke up their
home and Travelled, hoping to find their
lost son. They came here IL short time
ago. Mrs Skinner WIS so overcome with
JOY when she heard her son was alive
that she tainted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
Handsome Long Cloah..

Long cloaks are certainly most dressy
one In black and red brocade has a wide
spread cape, edged with fur and falling n
square battlements over the hands. each
zen icing pordered with the fur. The skirt Il
fu,l' the collar high and outstanding.
bavarian green is color which iiisrrtes
tne palm, as far as mantles are concerned.
Win puce in fine lady's cloth. The same
shade In brocade mixed with blacl, velvet
IS employed in a long beautiful CLOAK
which has broad box plait at the hack
snu gown the front, fastened invisibly.
Inc Nuremberg sleeves are in keenino
with this voluminous garment which
teaches to the ground, and is in itself a
dress as we'll as cloak. -''o'- :
very becoming for middle aged WON.
IN Is q delightful gray brocaded velvet
CLOAK, in two tints, having moufi,on col.
an, anu oapo which forms almost sleeve
low. ou WIN yesr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
A BRUTAL WRETCH
Commits Criminal Assault Upon Two Young
Girls at SomerviIle. Mass.

Boston, Jan. 16.-Early this evening,
an unknown man committed a criminal
assault on Emily Wilkinson aged 7, and
Minnie Carney, aged 5, in lonely marsh
on Mystic river, in Somerville, The girls
were playing with their sleds on the street
on which they live, when II man invited
them to take a ride with him. He drove
them to an out of the way place and com
mittcd the assault.
In overcoming the Wilkinson girls re-
sistance. he beat her savagely about the
head, inIlicting severe injuries. The chill
dren are in Il critical condition. Their
assaiant has not been apprchonded,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
SEEKING REVENGE.
Kentucky Democrats TO Retaiatc for Unseating
OF Colleagues in the House.

Frankfort Ky, Jan. 16 The Senate,
this morning, appointed a committee to
investigate the eligibility of Senators
James, Jones and Dingus, SO as TO be able
to unsuat them IN case the Republicans in
the House carry out the programme of
unscating three Democrats. 1t was pro-
vided that this committee should be
privileged to report at any moment.
The senators named are charged with
riding on railroad passes. The law pro-
hibits any state official from accepting
such.
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PROTECTING OUR CITIZENS.
Rights Of American Citizens in the rransvaaI
Being Looked Alter.

Washington, Jan. 1G.-Nothinc fnrther
pearing on the arrest of John Hayes Ham
rN ana the other Americans in the
Sou.n africa republic has been received
~ Sec.etsry olney, except q cable from
Air. Mahyon' United States consular
aGens az Johannesburg. saving that Mr.
oiney instructions relative to securing
protectioh lor American citizens has been
reoelyed and would be attended to.
The British consular officers in the
Transvaal arc presumably caring for the
interest of the citizens of this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17

robbed Engineer Campbell and Brake
man SumDer, Hill and Roberts. Con-
ductor Robert G. Trickett Of Butler, was
among the robbed, and during the holdup
one of the robbers shot him through the
nose and in theeface. Five gold watches
and 5000 were taken from the railroad
men. After the robbery the highwaymen
escaped