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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The new city government at Bath held
its first meeting, Wednesday night. For
over an hour there was a deadlock over
separation of offices OF treasurer and col.
iector, but the change was finally made.
John Gallison, middle aged gentle
man OF Saco, mysteriously disappeared.
March II. He left a typhoid patient to
go out to get tea and has not since been
seen. 1t is feared that he met with foul
play.
The steam yacht Illawarra was launched
by the Bath Iron Works, at Bath, Wednes-
day. The yacht was built for Eucena
Tompkins OF Boston, and will be one NJ
the best equipped yachts In New England
waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

semi annual convention Of the kennebec
County Teachers Association, which will
be held in this city at the High school
building, Friday, April 10. AS the fnll
programme has not been decided, a partial
list of the speakers is given: Miss May ).
Snow, superintendent Of the Bangor
schools. will read paper on The
Methods of Teaching" State Superin-
tendent Of Schools W. Nv. Stetson will
have for his subject, "What to DO Next y
Professor A. J. Roberts of Colby univer-
sity, will have paper entitled Teaching
School y Miss Nellie l. Cloudman Of
the Gorham Normal school. will talk on
kindergarten Methods " Professor A.
L. Lane of the Coburn Classical school,
will have paper upon "Nature Study.
DR.. W. P Giddings Ut this city, will read
paper on Hygiene in the Public School. F"
Principal d. f. Bowman of the Water
Vile High school, will have paper,
"Nepos as Substitute for Caesar in the
Preparatory Course" Principal A. Fl.
Brainard of the Cony High school of Au-
gusta, will talk on Art in the Public
Schools and Sub Master c. +. Cook of
the same school, will treat the subject.
Laboratory Methods in Physics.
Principal Graves of the Augusta Gram
mar school, will have paper, Enrich
ment of the Grammar School Curri-
culum.'' Miss Annie G. Merritt of the
Gardiner High school, who has travelled
quite extensively in foreign countries
will read paper on German Schools. "
President Butler of Colby, will give an
address in the evening on 1.-The English
Language" Other papers will be also
presented by prominent Maine educators,
the names of whom will be later an
nounced. There Will be u number of
papers and teachers exercises in the
primary grades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19
Railroad and Steamboats,.

LEAVE Portland, 1l.oo P: NJ; Augusta, l.5o
A. NJ; Waterville, 245 A. M; Bangor, 100 A. NJ /;
s2s A. M sIowne
cross, 9-55 A. M; Sherman, 0.58 A. M; Island
.alls, ll22 A A. NJ; Smyrna Mills ll52 A. NJ;
Ioulton, 1920 p. M; Bridgewater, Lis A. NJ. q,
?. M; Fort Fairfield, 225 P. NJ; bower
md Foxcroft, 9.2o A. M; Guilford, 9.45
\. NJ; Monson. 1925 A. M; Greenville, Hos
A. NJ.
LEAVE Portland, 100 P. M; Augusta 2.45 p
n; Waterville, 3:24 M; Bangor, sos P. M;
,. M; Sherman, s.4s P. NJ; Island Falls, Oil
,. M; HoultJn, 10 o. p. NJ.
LEAVE Bangor, 3.55 z. M.
ARRIVE Dover and Foxcroft. 6.35 P. NJ; Gull
ord, 700 P. NJ; Monson Junction, us P. M;
,ireenville, SO P. M.
LEAVE GreenviIle, COS A. NJ; Monsoon juno
nd Foxcroft, al A. M; Brownville Junction
3S A. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor, 1905 A. NJ; Waterville, 313
LEAVE Fort Fairfield, $50 A. M; Caribou
40 A. NJ; Presque Isle, $50 A. NJ; Monticello
"a A. M; Houlton, $40 A. NJ. Ashland, 645
\ NJ; Island Falls 932 A. M; Sherman, 955
!: NJ; Norcross, 1851 A. NJ. Katahdin Iron
Works, 1900; A. NJ; Brownville. lilo A. NJ:
=. NJ Augusta, 3.47 P. M; Portland, 5.:s5 p NJ;
LEAVE Caribou. l1.O5 A. NJ; Pressure Isle,
/ 30 A. M; Fort Fairfield. il 10 A. NJ; Bridge
alter. 1925 P. M Houlton, l.20 P. NJ. Ash
ills, LIS P. M; Island Falls, 215 p. NJ;
herman, 2.39 2. NJ; Norcross, 3.42 p. NJ;
;rownville. 4.40 p. NJ. Lagrange. 5I7
=. NJ; Greenville, 2.35 P. NJ; Monson,
10 p. M; 9uilford. 3.55 P. NJ. Dover and
oxcroft, 4. Is p NJ; Scbec, 4.42 P. NJ; ARRIVE
'angor. $40 P. M; Waterville, 1000 P. M;
augusta. 1882 P. M; Portland, lao A. NJ.
iEo. II. HoUGHToN, GenI Pass and Ticket
Agent.
+. w. CRAM, v. P. and General Manager.
!'ANGoR' Jan. D, 1896. ju1yl3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Watervillians are always glad to note
that former residents of this city are an
preciated abroad. The journal notes
Miss Ellie Stevens, formerly of this city,
"captivated the audience by her vocal
selections at the birthday party at the
East Baptist church of Lynn, Mass :,
recently and that again at a special SER
vice OF the Boston Y. NJ. C. A. in the in =
terest of suffering Armenia, the Boston
Globe says; A musical programme of
notable excellence was rendered by Miss
Ellie Stevens and Mrs. Flora f.. Barry )"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

There will be university lecture at
the Hubbard free library, beginning at
o'clock, Friday evening, by President
Nathaniel Butler of Colby University.
The lecture will be for the benefit of the
library. President Butler will speak on
the Aims and Methods in the Study of
Literature y 1t Is needless to say that
this lecture will be both en- interesting
and Instructive one. President Butler is
recognized as one of the foremost educa-
tors in New England and is an able and
graceful speaker 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

At the special meeting Of the city gov
eminent, toniR hit, the committee, compos, d
of three members of the beard of trade, two
in behalf Of the council and two on the
part of the aldermen, will make its report
regarding the bridge. The committee has
examined plans and has met several men
who are thoroughly conversant with the
art Of bridge building. The action of the
city council on the matter Is awaited with
the greatest interest, as it will decide
what shall be the means of travel betwet n
the east and west sides of the river. It ia
the general opinion that a temporary
structure will be erected and that work on
steel or iron one will be commenced IN
a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19
Gen. Garcia on His Way to Cuba.

Somers Point, n. j., March 1s.-After
three failures, General Calixto Garcia is
at last upon the way to Cuba tc fight
against the Spaniards. With 80 of his
eountrymen he was put aboard the
steamer Bermuda off here, this morning
by little steamer from Atlantic City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

The March lion must have some grudge
against Street Commissioner Green Mr.
Green's first day in the office was made
notable by severe storm and hardly had
he got the streets in first class condition
when this last come. 1t was enough to
take the breath from an ordinary man in
Commissioner Green's position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

AT meeting Of the National Remedy
Company held, Tuesday afternoon, In the
office of Hon. s :. Brown, plans and
methods for developing the business in ad-
vertising and putting hustling agents on
the road were discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19
RIFLES AND AMMUNITION.
Gen. Collazo Arrives in Cuba With 1000
Rifles and ,0OO. 900 CARTRIDGES.

Washington, March ls.-Gen Quesada,
of Cuban revolutionary government. to-
day received a telegram saying that Gen
Enrique Collazo had arrived safely in
Cuba with an equipment Of 1000 rifles
AID /, 600 600 cartridges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Watch the +. S. Smith & Co.'S column
for q full announcement OF his "wet
goods" sale, to commence next Monday
He has returned from his long business
trip, full of vim and plans to please his
customers. Lots OF goods coming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

At the meeting Of the city govern
ment. Tuesday evening. the following
officers Were elected: City solicitor.
Fred Emery Beane; night watch. Jud
Irish and George Robbins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Rev. j. M. Harrington, who lectured at
the johnson Opera house, Tuesday even
ing, on Travels Through Scotland and
Ireland" left for his home ia Lewiston.
yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

The following are the officers of the
graduating class of the Gardiner High
school: President, Guy A. Hildreth vice
president Pearl Moore; secretary and
treasurer. Julia Hildreth; executive COM
mittee, W. L. Hayes, Fannie Warehouse,
Bertha Monaghan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

A wellregulated ferry is now doing
business carrying passengers from the
Gardiner to the Randolph side of the
river. The ice is very unsafe and therefore
the foot bridge Is not patronized as much
as 1t has been in the last few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

W. G. and Max Johnson of Johnson
Bros, left. Tuesday, for Boston. From
there w. G. johnson vii leave for a
Western trip and Max Johnson for
southern trip in the interest of the
company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

President Butler of Colby will
deliver a lecture Friday evening at the
library room. admission 20c. The pro-
ceeds to he for the benefit of the
library
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Frank S. Maxcy is making a unique
window display of his coffee ana teas
The same good taste here exhibited aids in
selecting choice grades, that make the
busiess such a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Inc decision of the powers comprising
the Dreibund to accept the proposal of
Great Britain to use portion of the re-
serve Egyptian fund for the Dongola ex.
petition gives England majority in the
Egyptian debt commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

The Gardiner High School Athletic As
ISOLATION has been formed with the follow
ing officers: President, Arthur Landers
secretary and treasurer, Harold Giddings
Will Armes has been chosen captain of
the athletic team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

President McCausland and several other
members of the board of trade, were in
Waterville, Wednesday, in attendance upon
the annual meeting of the State board in
that city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

f. L. Getchell was seen on the street.
Monday, for the first time for nearly tive
weeks having been confined to the house
by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Mrs. Elder, wife of Prof Elder of Colby,
went to Boston, Monday, for n visit to
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Major J. W, Berry has returned from
Madison, where he did the decorating il
the Masonic hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Harvey Trask the popular clerk at
'rasker Bros. clothing store is confined to
his home in Randolph by illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

On Monday next and after, boys under
ten years, will not be allowed in the
rooms of the Y. NJ. c. A. except during
certain hours of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Baggage Master Harry Wight of the
Accommodation train. was able to be out,
yesterday, having sufficiently recovered
from his recent illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

A. W. Gilman Of Foxcroft, member o.
the board Of State prison and jail in
spectors, was in Gardiner, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Evangelistic meetings will begin in the
Mission hall at the New Mills, Thursday
evening, conducted by Rev J. G. Hanes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

The most densely settled state is Rhode
Island, and the second Massachusetts
The former has 3l8 "A inhabitants to the
square mile and the latter 27S.4S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

A supper will be served at the Methodist
vestry, this evening, at o'clock. A num-
Der of the former pastors of the church
and the members of the parish will be
J1rn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

The ladies of theJohn II. Hubbard
Relief Corps will give baked bean
supper in q. A. r. hall, this evening,
from to s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Mrs. Peter Grant left, yesterday, for
Portland, where she will make her home
in the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

The Sorosis will meet with Miss Eva
Getchell of Silver street, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Crommett of the
City hotel are visiting friends In Freeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

There will be supper and sociable at
the First Baptist church, this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Mrs T.. X. Butler is very sick with
catarrhal pneumonia at her home ON
Second street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Mrs Emery Estes left, yesterday.
after two weeks visit with relatives
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Alfred Teney of jefferson n. D.. is
in the city visiting friends, for Few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Henry Brann. who has been III for four
weeks, was able to be out, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Some IS excellent views of the recent
flood can be seen at c. H. Beane's drug
store. He takes orders for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Miss ]. B. Pennington left yesterday,
for New York and Boston, on a two
weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19
WATERVILLEs

Mrs. Edward Ware is visiting friends
in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

John English OF Old Town, is in the
city visiting relatives for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Mrs. + c. Wardwell is confined to the
house by Illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Miss Bessie Sherman of South Boston,
is in the city, visiting Mrs. W. f Maxcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19
HALLOWEL.L..

c. b. Harlow was a Boston visitor.
here, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Charles Macarthur was here ol
business from Madison. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

The Foresters will initiate several
candidates at their meeting, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Mrs. A. r. Smith of Oakland, was In
the city, visiting friends, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

L. w. Goodspeed has been elected super
visor of the Randolph schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

W. D. Hutchins of Bowdoinham, was In
the city. yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Councilman Draper c. Jewell is in Bos
ton on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

Arrangements are being made for O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

W. H. Briggs of Portland, was in Gardi
ner Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19

c. B. Daggett of Waterville was in the
city, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-19
gailv Kenuehee yuurmal.
GARDINER.

The Odd Fellows will meet, tonight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-28
Highest of all in Leavenng Stength-Latest Govt Report
RH:a!l! g! Rs%assE RRskiHs
ABSOLUTELY UHIRE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
JOINING THE COMBINE.

r. scnn-in Enpps Nauutr:u :ure Getting
iHt t1e l'pn.
.EW YORK, i,ec S TIE EvenInn
Post says: - Gr e.>>t on OF Wisconsin
paper manufacturers aead d bv J. A.
Kimberley hlvt yu,.n in this ci Tor
several days roDferr.nG with rcDreS"n
t1tlceS o; EASTERN manufacturers
white paper used by newspi. pels. with
view 10 entering the poot now form.
.ng Il i believed that the most prom.
ine!.t tr.nS Of the West VIII agree &c
the proposed combination. Allotment
and percentage are lhe MAIL questions.
The trade i'll the Wet differs from
that IN the East and tine prospect OF
al cren market for concerns situated
at a distance from the great center is
believed to be one of the objects of the
proposed union. All that now remains
to complete the union of the Eastern
manufacturers seems to be the formal
action concerning questions of contract,
agreement. etc. Although most of the
m manufacturers are identified with the
production of other lines of paper. it i
stated positively that the negotiations
now pending concern the newspaper
grade only, and have nothing to dc
with the manufacture Of other kinds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-28
TO ACT a. ONCE
Move for an International None.
tary Conference Is Pre-.
dicted Soon.
Expected the Question Will Be-
Taken Up Right After the
Holidays,
Senate Committee Hopeful That
the Conference Will Be
Success.

WASHINGTON, Dec. est Is the ex.
pectatlon Of the friends OF the move.
ment for an International monetary
conference that the question will be
taken up in the senate soon after the
holidays, though II may be considered
first in Republican caucus The com.
mittee which was appointed by the
caucus has had the measure under con.
sideration. and Senator Wolcott. who
is chairman of the caucus committee
has prepared the draft of bill, which.
If is not accepted as whole, will prob.
ably be used as the basis of whatever
action is agreed upon
The tendency among the members Of
the committee is to leave the selection
Of the conferees entirely to the presi.
dent and thus depart entirely from the
precedent established in the Fifty-th!rG
congress when provision was made fer
the representation Of this country at q
conference then proposed by dividing
the selection of the conferees between
the president and congress.
Left to the Pres dents Discretion.
1t is also proposed to leave the mum.
Der of members to the discretion of the
president, depending upon the action
of ether countries on this point An
appropriation will be provided for car.
rying the act into effect 1t is not yet
definitely determined how far the pre-
posed legislation will 60 into providing
for this country's taking the initiative
in securing the conference, but the
probabilities are that this will be left to
the discretion and inclination of the
president. The bill is being prepared
for the purpose Of providing the means
for carrying the Republican Platform
on this subject into effect, and the
members of the committee generally
hold that Mr.. Mckinley will require
only the means to proceed with to cause
him to use his utmost endeavors to Sc
cure an international agreement, and
the committee has been considerably
encouraged over the reports received as
to the probabilities of success in secur-
ing conference, and of its success when
once secured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-28
JuNTA LAUGHS AT IT.

weyleT's Declaration Nothing hut ILls
Talk. They Say
New YORK, Dec. 2S AT the head.
quarters of the Cuban junta General
Estrada Palma and his secretaries were
kept busy answering questions as
the disposition Of the patriot forces il,
Cuba, and denying reports that General
Maceo's death was but the beginnin
of the end Of the war. In talking O.
affairs General Palm stated that the
Cuban army was now as strong in
point of numbers and enthusiasm as il
eyer had been, and that the Cubans
have full faith in General Rivera, who
has succeeded Maceo in command. The
Cuban forces in the province of Pima,
del Rio, he said, are encamped in the
mountain tops and could afford to laugh
at General Weyler's declaration that
he would soon dislodge and scatte,
them and wind up the war. -
General Rivera said General
Palma, "has 5000 armed men unde,
him at present, and with provisions
enough to last for six months in his
mountain stronghold. 1t is simply idle
talk for General Weyler to make such
sweeping declarations
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-28
w Il UTn lO Do ~ [
Is Carrying Out His Threat tC
Starve Insurgents Unless
They Submit.
Says PiHar del Rio Is Flooded
With Troops. Occupying
ALI the Hills.
Has DESTROYED Everything in
Sight, After Confscating
the Cattle.

New YORK. Dec 2S.-A dispatch tt
The Herald from Camp Arroy, foot OF
the Rangel Mills, Pinar del Rio, says
In an interview with your CORE.
spondent Captain General Wevler said
= II have 26 battalions. ranging from
500 to 1000 men each, occupying all the
hills of the province These co.umns
have destroyed everything in sight, and
have been able TO subsist on the cattle
of the insurgents which were found
grazing in the hills and with whose
destruction died their remaining hope
Of sustenance. They must either starve
now or submit. and some may prefe,
to dc the former, owing to their re.
markable apathy
But why are there SO few present.
ados. general. in other words. persons
willing to lay down their arms9''
THAT point is easily cleared up. ]
know that they have held meetings
with the idea Of coming IN as present.
ados, but have been told that murder
them all. which is absurd. Certainly I
shall not harm them, but. not knowing
that. they hope to throw away Their,
arms and pose as pacificos still When
the presentaios begin to come in crowd.
and the rest 6nd that they are not
killed, there Will be general rush tc
surrender /"