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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Mrs John Youn" and daughter Of
Boston are visiting Mrs. Ella McCusic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Miss Jennie Townsend has returned
from a visit to ashland, Aroostook
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Mrs VIII Bunnclls who has been
visiting M Clinton. has returned to
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Charles \. Marston left. yesterday
morning, for a trip to Boothbay Har-
Dor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Eycrctt Johnson and family left for
rive Islands, Yesterday They made
the trip overland ana will t" Sonr
about Il month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Miss Mabel Dunn of College avenue.
has returned from visit to friends in
Sarn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

1t is xpcct.d that Charles BARNARD
viii op-n his ,hoc storo. Saturday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Mrs. Charles Barton and mother,
Mrs Fardy. and Mrs colby Reynolds
returned home, yesterday. from their
vacation passed at Northpcrt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Pcrhans It VIII DO ~ .;ood but il may
nosSiblN ~ We'll to say to those who
take IN" the circus to watch out sharp
y that they don't get taken in them
solves Lock your houses, today and
watch them closely, tonight DO not
take money 1T large amounts To the
chow grounds. Keep your senses about
YOU on the street and beware of pick
pockets. The circus management can
not prevent thieves following the show
about and the police can do nothing
untii some crime has been committed
or attempted. Keep your wits about
Nou. TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Judge Phlbrnoi. y. ). Head ana w
A. Dunn were In Augusta attending a
meeting of the Republican town aud
county committees. yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

The Lockwood mills VIII be closed.
today. - permit employees t" 80 to tho
circus. but the mill will hc run al day.
Saturday, T. make uU for lost time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Mir fd Eushy has returned to town
from New Hampshire. Whrrc lie has
been working
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Two moro of the children of Wesley
Marsir died. sunday. This makes
three children that he has lost inside
If week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

The Smith house. recently damaged
by fire. viii soon hc ready t"r p'cn-
plncy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

M more trotting across the now
bridge. says the Gardiner bridge COM
mlttcc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Mrs William Grant returned from q
visit tn Bangor ana Ear Harbor, sun
day night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

The First BAPTIST Sunday school
went on a picnic to Hayden lake, Tues
day afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Misses Nellie and Grace Stuart of
somorVilc, Mass. are the guests of
Miss Fannie Barber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

Ralph White. the popular clerk for
!. p, II. JcWctt, is having a well
armed vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-05

GARDINER.

Rev Mr. Barbour is at North Orange
on a visit.
Miss Marion Pierce left, yesterday.
for Capitol Island.
Miss Emma Chamberlain is visiting
in Peabody. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs A. H. Potter left. yes
terday, for Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Holt are visit
ing at Capitol Island
DR.. c. Al, Wakefield left, yesterday,
for Manchester n. Fl.
w. G. Heseltine made a flying trip
to Portland, yesterday.
Hon. Fritz Twitchell of Bath, was a
visitor to Gardiner. yesterday.
Mis- Clara Mclaughlin arrived. Tues
day, to a visit to Miss Annie Morrill,
Miss Della Mcnamara returned. yes
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19

it's the truth all the same, for have
been close observer of these animals,
and when saw my bees disappearing
from some unknown cause kept watch,
with the result that found it to be the
work of the skunk. was much in
terested in the method by which the
skunks captured the insects without
being stung. They first picked up all
the dead bees which lay outside the
hive, and then held their tails to the
entrance. This had the effect Of bring
ing out the honey makers, and in their
efforts to sting they became entangled
in the long hairs of the skunk's tail,
and were then switched to death.
Wherever the honey bee is, there skunks
will be found in plenty"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
NOTICE OF TAX SALE FOR 1895.

NOllCH vi 1AA ohhH rOh lOoc.
By virtue of the tax role of the City
of San Antonio for the year 1895, and
in compliance with the laws Of the
state Of Texas, and city charter, and
city ordinances, in my capacity as COL
lector Of taxes for the City of San
Antonio, have levied upon and will
during legal hours. commencing on
the first Tuesday in the month Of
January, 1897, being the fifth day Of
said month, and on each succeeding
day thereafter until the sale is COM
pleted, sell at public outcry to the
highest bidder for cash, the described
parcels of land and town lots, lying
and being in said City of San Antonio,
or such portions thereof, as published
in the Daily Light, on November
22nd, 25th, and Doth, 1896, as will sat
isfy the taxes due and unpaid, by
each respective person therein named
and interest with accrued costs and 10
per cent penalty, before the door of
the court house, in the City of San
Antonio, County Of Bexar, the pro-
ceeds Of the sale to be applied to the
payment Of said taxes, costs and pen.
atty.
Said taxes, costs and penalty may be
paid at any time before sale day.
HENRY UMSCHEID.,
City Tax Collector.
City Collectors ONCE, San Antonio,
Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
SUSPENDED IN MIDAIR.
A Hungry Bulldog Has Lots of Fun with
Chicago Detective.

Hungry Bulldog Has Lots of Fun with
Chicago Detective.
Detective William Schubert, Of Chi
cago, hung in midair for Eve minutes
the other day in an old barn at Michigan
avenue and Fourteenth street, while a
vicious bulldog, squatting directly be-
meath, waited for the victim to fall
into his jaws. He was finally rescued
by his partner, Woodbridge, but his
trousers were ruined.
Schubert and Woodbridge were
searching the loft of the barn for stolen
chewing gum when suddenly part OF
the floor caved in, carrying Schubert
along. His progress downward came
to a sudden end, but it was some time
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19

T. WAITED bOR Him TO DROP.
before he found his trousers had caught
on a nail.
Woodbridge rushed to tho ladder and
climbed hurriedly down. Schubert ap-
pealed to him for aid, but Woodbridge
only smiled and whistled.
The next instant q vicious looking
bulldog dashed into the barn, and
started for Woodbridge, who lost no
time in reaching the loft. Tho dog
growled, and then spied Schubert hang
ing in midair. This seemed to satisfy
him, and, To- ing up position directly
under the oIdcer. he waited for him to
drop.
Every scheme possible was thought
Of by the detectives to persuade the dog
to leave, but he refused. Just as Woold-
ridge was going 70 shoot It a boy ap-
peared, and upon being promised q
quarter led the dog away.
Then Woodbridge climbed down, and,
after considerable difficulty, extricated
Schubert. Schubert's trousers were
ruined, and, forgetting to pay the boy
bis quarter, the two detectives lost no
time in reaching a nearby clothing
store, where Schubert procured q pair
of trousers.
Schubert is now kept busy explain
ing to his brother policemen how ID hap
pened.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
sKuNKS LIKE BEES.

How the Beasts Get tho Insects without
Being stung.
Never before in my memory have
skunks been so numerous In Sullivan
county as this year" said William
Cairnes. of Rockland. N. Y. Tive
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19

KrIIed no rewer than 81 of them myself
the present season and If they come on
as they have been doing for the past
month, I will more than double that
number. You see, keep bees" con-
tinued Mr.. Cairnes, "and skunks are
very fond of bees. 1t don't make any
difference to them whether they are
dead or alive; they seek them just the
same.
"Some people are skeptical when I
tell them that skunk don't mind
tackling hive of live honey bees, but
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-10-13

ana the insurance money may thus De-
come the sole resource of the widow and
orphans. Surely, fund such as this
ought to be sacred against robbery
through depreciation of the value of the
money in which it is paid. Free silver,
on the basis of the present value of the
two metals, would rob every widow of
half the money value coming to her
from the insurance carried by her bus-
band.
And this would be stupendous rob-
berry indeed. The five Massachusetts,
life insurance companies of which sta
tistics are given in the commissioner >
report, paid $4,637 1888 in death claims
last year. The grand total reported of
all life insurance companies doing bust
ness in this state was $66, S51. ATT. Can
the women, for whose benefit most of
this insurance money was paid, regard
with equa nmity the loss of $4,000, 600
in one yeaE? There are millions of wom-
en- dependent upon the payment of such
policies. The Massachusetts, companies
had 10, 600 policies i'm force last year,
The grand total, including all companies,
was 1,743,35O policies. amounting to the
enormous sum of $4.195, 0S3. 1854. Right
here in Massachusetts, there is S2S7 ,91O,-
469 at stake in this way.
In addition to all these there are the
assessment life insurance companies,
with 1890 certificates in force, repre-
senting 500, 522.45T: the fraternal bene-
ficiary associations. with a membership
of S54 $3.50, which paid out $19,063, 656
for 10,O69 death claims last year; the
casualty companies. which paid out
S30O,301. All these, which are primari-
ly for the relief of widows and orphans,
would have to pay III deprecated money
under free silver.
But the money in which the premiums
on these policies hive been paid is
money as good as gold, worth 100 cents
on the dollar. In Massachusetts, alone
last year SO, 740.S6T was thus paid. Do
not the women want, and is it not their
right. 10 receive from the insurance COM
panies as good money as their husbands
paid for the insurance boston Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-10-13

class to become farmers or producers Of
farm products.
The year 1892 shows record of mar
velous activity in the direction of secur-
ing a larger division of labor by en-
ployins more in our mechanical! indus
tries. Our shops were filling up, new
enterprises were started, labor was in
demand at good prices in mechanical in
dustries. reciprocity was charging and
extending our markets and we seemed
IN every way 10 De realizing for the
American farmer and artisan the full
value of that law of political economy
and creating wealth by division of la
bor."
In 1892 the policy Of protection was re-
versed and thus the laborcrs from the
shops and factories were forced from
sheer necessity to go out upon the lands
and become Producers instead of cOnsum-
ers. 1t has been estimated that over a
million iaborers have since the election Of
1872 when compelled to seek employ
ment In farming in order 10 obtain sub
sistence for themselves and families:
many of these have converted parcels
OF ground near and around their homes
into corn and potato patches, thereby
enormously decreasing the demand for
the products of the regular farm. 1t
is easy to understand when the full effect
of this shifting of labor from the mechan-
what the effect must be upon prices
of farm products.
In view of these facts, all of which can
be verified in the past history of our
country, il is plain that our farmers are
directly interested in the employment of
labor, and that their prosperity depends
largely upon whether that labor is en-
ployed as competitors in the production
OF farm products, or as consumers en-
ployed in the mechanical industries OF
the country. We are certainly learning
from a severe practical experience the
truth and value of the economic principle
alleady referred to that 'the greatest
creator of wealth is the greatest possible
division of labor" We are also learning
that this division of labor may be
brought about by a wise policy of protec-
ton
The effect Of production upon the
products of the farm can be summed up
in few words First, will it increase
or diminish the number engaged in pro-
ducing the products of the farm? Sec
ond, will ii increase or diminish the num-
Der of consumers of farm products?
When you have answered these two
plain propositions you will be master of
the entire argument of protection and
free trade. so far as the farmer is con-
cerned. You need be concerned in no
way about the free coinage of silver
as this cannot in any way possible in
crease or diminish the consumption of
your products. It's adoption. however,
would have the effect, as Mr.. Bryan
admits, of producing a panic and con-
tinued depression in our mechanical in
dustries, forcing more labor TO the farm
and thereby add to the number already
producing farm products.
The employment of labor in our me-
chanical industries and not the free
coinage of silver is the thing that inter-
ests the farmer and is to secure for him
the prosperity he so much desires.-H.
A. Willard. Chattanooga, Tenn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-10-13
CAMPAIGN NOTES.


There is not so mnch fanaticism and
foolishness in the country as was sup
posed when Bryan c,ptured the Chicago
convention with his "crown of thorns"
and "cross of goldF harangue. The
observation-disclosures of the masses is still
to be counted upon as a safeguard against
Socialism and anarchy.
Powderly hits the nail squarely on the
head when he tells the workingman that
his motto with regard to money should
be, "The best is none too good for
me-"
A man is said to have injured his ankle
in silver debate. That's what comes
of letting people with comparatively lit
tie strength juggle with these heavy ar
guments.
Mr.. Powderly, who says the Bryan
free-silver panic would be worse for Ia
Dor than all the strikes ever known. will
come in for the abuse of the Debsites,
who want strikes galore. free silver,
free rum and a general breakup.
A government. like an individual must
have n reputation for honesty and have
good backing if it does business with
the great world outside of its own lin
its.
Mark Hanna is firmly of the belief
that the only effective confidence restora-
tive is put up Mt Canton.
Bryan says that "the present dollar has
too great purchasing power" Ask some
one who sweats through eight hours to
earn one whether this is true.
Spain wants more money. She should
send for Bryan.
An honest dollar is the noblest work of
politics.
Even the Democrats of Michigan,
Wisconsin and Ohio are focking to the
standard of Mckinley. The same thing
affiicts Mr.. Bryan. it seems, that led the
parrot of story into serious trouble. He
| talks too much.
Neither free silver nor any other cheap
money device can bring prosperity to a
nation burdened with a tariff which OPP
crates adversely to the interests of its
own people.
Bryan appears to be one of those men
who think they know it all. and an in
| telligent and observing public does not
need to he informed what usually hap
pens to them.
To nut money into circulation is the
| need OF the time, and that can be done
only by a protective tariff that will re-
vive industry.
Bryan's campaign speeches are like a
| minstrel show. You hear one, you hear
them all.
Scared capital runs faster than light
| ming.
1t IL bad enough to give away our
markets to other countries, without Civ
| ing them our minis also,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-10-13
DEEDS NOT WORDS.
What Mckinley Did for Destitute Miners
Less than Two Years Ago.

~
Less than Two Years Ago.
While Candidate Bryan is going about
the country telling fairy tales of what
be and his policy will do for the poor,
the question naturally arises: What
has he ever done for the working poor?
Ia II his habit or nature to feel for and
try to relieve the suffering of those less
fortunate in life than himselfT'
His most loyal supporters make no
claims that he has ever shown this feel
ing for his fellowman until now. In
fact fac he has no record of ever having
gone out of his way to do anything for
what he calls the masses" On the
other hand, Maj. Mckinley, while not
nosing as one who "weeps for the
masses" has a record. He says nothing
ahomt the occurrence which gave the.
world an insight into the heart of the
man. an occurrence which demonstrated
that he was the friend of those who are
poor and hungry, but great multitude
rremembers it. Such acts live in the
Memory of those who learn their bread
nv the sweat of their face.
Tn speaking of Maj. Mckinley, tho
Grand Rapids Herald says:
aNo account of McKinley's connec-
zion with labor problems would be COM
nIote without some mention of the tire
loss energy which he displayed in secur-
ing relief for the 1000 miners ill tho
Hacking valley mining district who earis
in 1898 were reported out of work anc
destitute. The news first came to thJ
governor mt midnight, but before y
O'clock in the morning he had upon his
own responsibility dispatched to the af.
ficted district car containing $1,000
worth of provisions. Later he made ap-
meals for assistance and finally distrib-
uRted among the 2723 families in the
district clothing and provisions to the
amount of $50, 796.95."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-10-13

If the New York World wants to
bring either of the current Democratic
parties into a tariff fight the Republican
party In ready. The Democrats will be
defeated all the more emphatically. A
tariff for revenue only, which both Dem
ocratic parties demand, this country will
not havc.-Minneapolis Journal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-20
the MURDER CASE WAIVED.
An Alleged Attempt nt$Poisoning-
Other Police Court News.


Yesterday was rather a solemn day
with Justice John. Of Police-Court fame.
He doesn't like murder cases, and was
happy when that OF Montague u. Banks
the negro charged with the murder Of
Wyndham Llpscomb (colored) was
waived. and thereby taken TO the Hust-
ings Court Counsel for Banks are
Messrs. Matthew +. Maury and George
+. Wise. Commemorative Attornoy
Richardson is conducting the prosecu-
ton.
ALLEGED POISONING CASE.
4 burly negro named Dickinson, was
before the poiice-Court upon the grave
charge Of attempting TO poison his VIE
Georgia Dickinson. Some time ago
Dickinson and his wife, having no chill
dren. adopted a little girl who soon
learned to call them mamma and papa.
Recently. when husband and wife sepa-
rated. the child went with the woman.
Georgia had been quite sick for some
time and the other day. after complain
ing Of feeling worse than usual, her mo-
thcr. who lives I'm the house, brought
out a small bottle Of some colorless IL
quid and advised a dose The woman
knew nothing about the medicine, and
refused to take 20. Then came the story
that. If IL be true. places tho grass
widower I'm bad light. The little girl
said she met her father on the street
last Sunday within a block OF home. lie
gave her the small bottle and told her
10 put a teaspoonful OF the medicine I'm
her mothers food and water; that II
would Kill her. The little girl. who Is
just years old, says she did So and the
woman has experienced terrible,
burning feeling since drinking the doc
tOred water.
Officer Chestcrman. who was given the
case. carried the medicine to Wagner 8
drugstore. where the prescription was
compounded and had IL looked into.
Clerk Peters was a witness. and said
that the clerk who put up the drug was
dead lie had analysed the prescription,
and it called for boracic acid, muriate OF
cocaine. and distilled water. Cocaine is
q poison, but the other drug was harm
less.
monwealth's-Attornoy Richardson
was present and took charge Of the case.
lie said that IL was best 10 have DR.. Iay-
Tor. the state Chemist examine the drug
and see what 10 contained.
The case was continued urtil next Fri
day. when It is thought that the chemist
can report.
THE MINOR CASES
jim washington anu 'tNlA Au7tIh '''.N
coloreO were fined $3.50 and costs for
fighting.
Robert Moore coloreD was fined so
and costs for carrying concealed weapons
and $3.50 for being disorderly in "a bar
room.
Pattie Branch (coloreO paid $3.50 and
costs for being disorderly
Emma Spurlock Ccolored twas fined =
and costs for being disorderly.
l.. a. Fox. the delivery man. was fined
s. and costs for overdriving a horse unnt
for work.
The charge Of suspicious character
against Robert Walker (colored was dis
missed. and Walker allowed 90 go. None
of Walkers victims appeared to testify
against him.
Bette Carter (coloreO took thirty days
in Jail for stealing Fannie Chalkley's
purse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-20
RESULT OF THE STEEL TRIAL.
why the Committee Decided 10 Con-
Time Him rs Editor.


A Nashville CTennJ special Of Monday
gives the following details Of the result
of the trial of DIT. steel. which was briefly
told I'm Tuesdays Dispatch:
The trial of DIT. A. s. steel the editor
of the Epworth Era. was concluded to-
NIGHT. and the case submitted without
aroumept. Ii seems that the Trial Com
mittee found the charges largely sus-
tanned. as, after a lengthy conference
the following agreement was presented
TO DIR. Steel. and he signed il:
81 hereby agree and covenant that l
will most earnestly cndeavor 70 per
form the duties of my Office as editor
of the Epworth Era in such manner as
may command the approval and sym
Datbv of the constituted authorities Of
the church and the hearty co-opeIatoh
of the brethren. 1 Furthermore agree
10 accent the action Of the Committee
of Trial as expressing the mind OF SAID
authorities and brethren, and SHAH de-
fer TO their construction of the several
points involved in the premises, and
will carefully avoid in future an the
matters complained Of in the bill OF
charges and specifications
Alter this was signed the committee
drew up a verdict citing the agreement
and rcconsiderng their action IN sus-
tanning the complaints Of inethciency
and misconduct They find the charges
largely sustained. and approve the
course of the Book Committee but IN
the spirit Of charity. and in view OF ex-
tenuating circumstances. feel that the
ends of Justice and good government
NAV be sufficiently secured, and Dr.
steel given an opportunity 70 redeem
himself. they decide that he shall con-
tinue I'm Office.