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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

t'herfyfeld is a peddler's paradise
there being not less than fourteen of these
vendors who are licensed to traffic in The
surrounding towns Their stock com
priseS all the commodities in trade from
fancy millinery down TO kerosene oil and
fine feed.
James Graflam Of Bridgton set a
trap for skunks on F'itchs mountain
the old-tine BearTrap hill Of Squire
Perley fame. I,ut instead of a four
legged essence peddler, he caught Il
feathered hiped of rare presence in
these parts. to wit. a large gray headed
eagle, measuring six feet from tip To
tip. The noble bird was caught by its
talons. and was uninjured; and Mr.
GRAHAM is taking good care of his fair
captive, which attracts much attention
from people in that part of the town.
A prominent visitor at the National
Capitol last week was Mr.. Augustus
Jones. principal 6f'the famous Friends
School in Providence, He is a native of
China, Me; belonging TO the famous
elassmate and friend in Bowdoin OF
Speaker Reed and his secretary Mr.
Amos l.. Allen. Mr.. Reed ana Mr.. Jones
have seen one another quite frequently.
bus Air. Jones and Mr.. Allen had not un-
I'll this week. met for thrty-five years.
Neither knew the other when Mr.. Jones
came into the room, much to the amuse-
ment OF Mr.. Reed. who was present and
performed the ceremony of Introduction.
The Methodist church down in Alexan-
der. one of the somewhat remote places
III Washington county. was in debt: and
so the popular young pastor bethought
him to get up q directory of the town AS
a means of raising money to cancel the
same. The directory Is n phamphlet of
about % pages, we'll freighted with local
advertisements, and besides containing
some short chapters on the local and
church history of the places contains .
complete directory of all the residents OF
Alexander, Meddybemps and a part of
Cooper. Such an enterprise had never
been attempted in that section before
and Mr. Moody succeeded beyond his ex-
pectations in raising money to pay the
church debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
8aily Etnuebft gcnsual.
City and County.
SUPERIOR COURT.
April Term. 1896, Hon. o. G. Hall
Presiding.
SUPERIOR COURT.
w. S. Choate, Clerk.
G. w. Heselton. County Attorney.
4. T.. Norton, Sheriff.
+. A. Small, Stenographer.

W. S. Choate. Clerk.
G. w. Heselton. County Attorney.
4. T.. Norton. Sheriff.
+. A. Small, Stenographer.
Augusta, April 30.
The case assigned for trial, this
the parties agreed to try be-
fore the judge, and accordingly the
jury was excused until morning.
The court then took up the case of
Chas. N. bennett VS.. r. T. Burnham
and the New Hampshire and Queens
Insurance Companies, trustees. A. NJ.
Spear and c. A. Andrews for plaintiffs,
A. G. Stilphen for Burnham and c. w.
Heselton for the Queens Co. This is
an action to recover a lbili for carri-
ages against the defendant. Burnham.
who in the early part Of 1894 was in
the carriage business in Gardiner The
defendant Durham admits that the
bill is due and becomes defaulted, and
this hearing was on the liability of the
Queens Insurance Co. to be charged
as trustee. The case is referred to the
Judge with right of exception as to
matters of law. The defendant Burn
ham had a policy of insurance of $500
in the Queens Co. on his stock and
building which were destroyed by fire
in June. "a, and it is the proceeds of
this policy for which the plaintiffs
seek to hold the company. The insu-
rance company says in the first place
that Burnham had 5000 insurance on
the same property in the New Hamp-
shire Insurance Co, without their
knowledge or consent, and by the
terms of the contract, this rendered
the policy void and of no effect. and
therefore there is nothing in their
hands belonging to Burnham. The
company also sets up an assignment of
the policy by Burnham to A. c. Still
phen; also that they have been sued
as trustees of Burnham in other suits.
The plaintiff replying, alleges that the
alleged assignment to Stilphen was
without consideration and void. He
admits that Burnham had the policy
claimed in the New Hampshire Co..
and that the fact was not mentioned
in the policy from the Queens Co., but
contends that it was known to their
Gardiner agent prior to the writing of
the policy. and therefore under the
statute the company must be held to
have waived the same as if noted in
the policy. He also claims that how
ever this may have been. the addi-
tional insurance did not increase the
company's risk and therefore, under
the statute, the policy must be held to
he valid. The company controverts
these positions as to the facts and
claims that Durham wilfully exag-
gerated his loss in his proofs filed with
the company. and therefore the policy
is void. The testimony was nearly con-
Guided when court adjourned.
The members of the bar are re-
quested to be present in the morning,
to arrange for further jury trials, if
any are desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
AMUSEM ENTS.
The Old Homestead"

The Old Homestead old as it is,
never grows weary, and of the large
attendance at the Opera house,
Wednesday evening, all were pleased.
not to say intensely interested. from
the first scene to the lively ending.
AS the dear old Joshua, Mr. Wilson
certainly made a great hit. He can be
funny and sad, as the versatile part
requires, and he made great demands
upon the sympathies of his audience.
If not Denman Thompson, he was next
best to him.
Mr.. Cressy and Mr.. Clark made an
irresistible pair in their parts as Cy
Prime and Seth Perkins, and received
any amount of applause. They We're
excellent, and left nothing wanting in
what is certainly one of the most
amusing features of the play. All the
other characters We're we'll taken, MAX
ing a most pleasing performance in
every way.
The singing of the quartet and
double quartet was fine. certainly as
good as, if not better than any heard
here, this season. Again and again
they were called upon for more. BY
no means least in effect was their sing
ing in the Palms Service, with Mr.
Rose. and later with Miss Potter.
The scenic effects We're realistic and
natural, and true to the play, through
out.
In all it was an excellent perform
ance. and one that was highly appre-
ciated.
Miss Marguerite Brooks gave an in
formal reception at her home on Cedar
street, Wednesday afternoon, to intro
duce Mr.. Bubier of THE Old Home
stead" Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
New York Produce Market.

New York. April %
FLOUR-Receipts, 10204 pkgs exports
300 bbls. 1912 sacks; sales, $500 pkgs; dull
easy.
SOUTHERN FLouR-steady.
RYE FLOUR-Dull, steady.
CORN MEAL-Quiet.
RYE-Nominal; western. 45AM4G; htate
iGi2m41.
BARLEY-Quiet.
WHEAT-Receipts. 1880: sales. 80, 900:
dun. weaker with options. fob, 75a. to ar
rive: No / Northern. 72ss to arrive.
CORN-Receipts 81. 800: exports 81, l91
sales. 1900; dun weaker; No. 2 3jLM35IA
elevator: S6i4 ASST afioat
OATS-Receipts, al. go; exports $50:
sales, sG.ooo: quiet and steady: No 2
2;fm2oia; No. = white. %; No. Chicago.
2cn2Gb.: No 3. a: No. 3 white. %: mixed
western. 25Ht26 white western. 2Gn2s
" hite state. 26M2S.
BEEF-Steady: beef hams, dun: tierced
beef, inactive: cut meats. slow steady
I.ARD-Quiet. easy: western steam
closed 3: city. 40; refined. slow; CONT
nent. 80. s A. so; compound. il4m4ia.
PORK Steady. moderate demand
Firm fair demand: western
creamery. lodfl5ie: elgins. l5nl5is.
Clil2isS E9s Moderate demand.
Steady.
COFFEE.-Rio. steady. quiet. No. !.
i37s
SUGAR-Rav. firm at decline more ac-
tive refined, quiet. l-lGc lower. No. G.
1916: No. l. 81. No. 4 l1-iG: No 9. a-l6
No 70. a-l6; No. II. Az; No. u. 4 ZIG;
No Is. AZ: off Il. 47sf1 LIS: mould a.
l-l6. stadard 4, > lis: confectioners a,
lie. cut loaf 6 Lie: crushed 6 l-l6: pow
dered. ll-l6: graduated, . ZIG; cubes
: ll-lG.
FREIGHTs-To Liverpool market
utiipt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

When State Superintendent of
Schools w w. Stetson visited Fort
Kent few days ago he enjoyed the
somewhat dubious pleasure of sailing
down the Main street in a bateau.
The upper st. John has been des-
tructivc neighbor this spring and scores
of French Canadian families in north
eIn Maine mourn the loss of a COW. an
OK. few pigs, or even the family dog.
carried down by the river that has
risen and swirled about their homes
In some sections the houses. even,
have been swept from the meadows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
GAVE UP THE GHOST.
Telephone Competition In the State Of Ala.
bama Doesn't Compete.

The following appeared as n Selma
special in the Atlanta Constitution of
April IL:
The Alabama Telephone Construc-
ton Company. known as the Harrison
Telephone Exchange of Selma has col
lapsed. The exchange was built just
eighteen months ago to compete With
the Southern Bell Telephone Exchange.
The poles and wires We're sold yester-
day at a nominal price. said to be
enough to cover the outstanding in
lebtedness. The original investment
proved a total loss.
(The Selma Journal April Ii. 1885,
Why they sold: the secretary of the
Alabama Telephone Company gives
the reason.
George A. Wilkins. secretary of the
Alabama Telephone and Construction
Company. in conversation With a Re-
porter of the Journal, this morning
said in answer TO a question as to why
the company abandoned the telephone
business in Selma: The simple rea-
son was that the exchange was not
paying expenses, ana there was no
prospect OF its doing so at the prices
charged. 1t appeared to be Impossible,
with the instruments used, principally
the Harrison, to give satisfactory ser
vice. or service that would bear COM
parison With the Bell This was a con-
slant source of complaint and annoy
ance.
1T is well enough to talk about home
institutions and local influences, bNt
the investors want and expect some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

The Young Womans Mutual Bene-
fit Society will give an entertainment
at the w. c. T. L. rooms, next Friday
OF Hallowell, an elocutionist, will be
present and give several recitations.
All young people who are interested in
preSpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. April %.
FIOUR-Quiet. steady
WHEAT-No. > spring, 61a,N62i2; No. 2
'ed. G5M662..
CORN-No. .. 2S&.W2al4.
OATS-No. g ls$4al9
RYE,-No. .. 81 nominal.
BARLEY-No. 2. 36m3S.
FLASEED-No. /. 919sli..
PoRk--S.05MS.12l2.
L.ARD-i.67iad4.7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
Mothers: Mothers:. NIothers..,

Hrs. WISsLow's SooruING SYRrP has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN while TEETHiNG. with PERFECT
SUCCESS. II SOOTHES tile CHILD, SOFTENS the
GUMS, ALLsIS all PAIN; CURES WIND collie,
and is the best remedy for DIAERHtEA. Sold by
Druggists in every part o the wnrt- Be sure and ask
for Mrs Nins!ow's Soothing syrup and take rs
aher kind Twenty five cents a botSie SfWly1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

In Gray last week, two cousins, both
girls, We're born the same day and the
same hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
STATE OF MAINE.

KENNEBEC, SS.-Superior Court, April
Term, 1896.
Marcia NJ. Spencer Libtt. VS.. Arthur
Spencer.
Upon the annexed Writ and Libel. ii is
Ordered. that notice thereof be given to
the Libelee by publishing an attested
copy of the same, or an abstract thereof.
together with this order thereon. three
weeks successfully in the Kennebec
journal. Il newspaper printed in Augusta,
in said county of kennebec, the last pub
LEGATION to be thirty days at least before
the next term of said Court. to be holden
ut Waterville within and for said county
of kennebec. on the second Tuesday of
June next, that he may then and there
appear in said Court and answer thereto
If he fit
Attest: w. S. CHOATE. Clerk
ABSTRACT OF LIBEL.
The Libelant alleges that she was
married to the said libelee at Hallowen
in the State of Maine on the Sth day of
January. 1895: that the said libelant and
lbelee cohabited in this State after their
said marriage: that the lhelant resided
in this State when the cause of divorce
accrued as hereinafter set FORTH and had
resided here in good faith one year prior
to the date hereof: that the libelant has
ever been faithful to her marriage obi
cations. but that the said libelee has
been unmindful of the same; that since
their intermarriagc the said libelee has
been addicted to gross and confirmed
habits of intoxication that being of
sufficient ability and a stout able bodied
man he has grossly. wantony and
cruelty neglected and refused to provide
suitable maintenance for your libelant,
that he has been guilty of cruel and
abusive treatment and extreme cruelty
towards her,as follows. to wit: AS set out
in libel.
That no children have been born to
them during their said marriage. now
living, viz:
Wherefore she prays that a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libelee may be decreed
And the libelant further alleges that
she has used reasonable diligence to
certain the present residence of said Ii
belize, but is unable to do SO, and does
not know where it is.
MRS. MARCIA NJ. SPENCER, Libelant
kENNEBEC SIS. April q. 1S9G.-The said
Libelant made oath that the above al
legation as TO the residence of the Ii
belize is true.
Before me,
CHARLES L. ANDREWS.
Justice of the Peace.
true copy of the order of notice and
abstract of libel.
Attest: w. :. CdOATE, clerk.
apr23- 30&may1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30

Sousa's Band will play at Water
vile, Thursday afternoon, at O'Clock.
Reduced fares will be offered by the
M. c. r. r. for the benefit of all those
who wish to attend from Augusta.
Hallowel and Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
Giingharlls

$4,000 yds. pur-
chased by our syn.
dictate. We shall
offer $4,000 yds.
Saturday at Sc
per yd., the goods
are worth Sc. No
samples cut or
goods to be sold
from this lot until
Saturday, May I'd.
Look at them in
our window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-30
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money Market.

New York, April 90
Money. easy. 2l2M3.
Prime mercantile paper sac
Governments. steady.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-22
The Saengerfest.

The promoters Of the Saen gerfest to be
held here April %. 90 and 30 are well
pleased with their progress.
The program has not been entirely ar
ranged, but the best musical talent from
all sections of the state has been secured.
it has been decided to have four concerts.
as follows: April %, night concert; April
90, matinee and night concert; April 30,
matinee concert.
The following German societies com
prise the state association, all of which
will be here at the grand state Saenger-
fest: San Antonio 5, Austin /, Dallas 2,
La Grange l, Cedar 1, Beliville >, Bren-
ham /, Shelby /, and others. A large num-
Der of American quartettes will also be
represented.
Among the well known lady vocal
lists who will participate in the concert
are Mrs. DietZ, of Dallas; Miss
Fisher, of Brennan, Miss Schenck, of
Austin, Miss Fowler, of Galveston, Miss
Moeler, of La Grange, Miss Hellig, of
New Braunfels. and Mrs. Mayo Rhodes,
Of Kansas City, who is noted concert
singer, and who will stop in San Antonio
on her way TO fill an engagement In the
City of Mexico. Among the San Antonio
ladies who will participate, are Mrs. Mil
let. Mrs. Bushick, Mrs. Bell Andrews
and Mrs. +. Herff, Jr. The following
clubs which are composed wholly or in
part of ladies, will also take part: The
Choral club and the Beethoven mixed
chorus of San Antonio, and the Musical
union of Austin.
The festival will end with a grand ball.
A rehearsal OF the oratorio was held last
night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-22
The Peters Investigation.

The Peters investigation was closed
yesterday afternoon after MessrS. Pan
coast, Trueheart, w. NJ Locke and II. NJ.
Severance, had given their sworn testi-
mOny.
The investigation took a pretty wide
range at times, though the main evidence
was on the quality of brick furnished and
how same withStood the water after
being built into the sewers.
1t was proven that bad brick had been
hauled on some of the work, but that the
engineers, and even the contractors, had
rejected them. The brick manufacturer
Mr.. Robertson, had excused the bad
brick by saying that on account of his
superintendent falling i'll, q substitute
had gotten into the wrong strata OF clay.
Mr.. Peters, at the close Of the evidence
taking, read paper summing up his
views in which he virtually reiterated hi:
charges, but claimed the city had no iu'
risdiction in the matter; that it wa:
simply a controversy between two city
employees, Mr.. Gray and himself.
The report will MOI likely be presented
to the council until the photographer en-
ployed transcribes hts n9tes
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-22
WAUTERs WAS FURIOUS.
A Stranger Robbed His House While he
Was at Work in the Field,

John WauterS, Belgian gardener, liv.
ing at No. 723 Nogalitos street, was about
to take the law in his hands yesterday,
and James Conley can thank Deputy Con
stable Charles Van Ripper for timely inter-
ference. Wauters and the members Of his
family were at work in the field and no
one was in the house, when Conley hap
pened by yesterday afternoon. He entered
the house, went through trunk and eX-
tracted $3.50, but left an old watch. He
also helped himself to some eatables on
the cupboard. When the stranger was
discovered in the house, Wauters gave
chase to him. He set out for the field,
with Wauters behind him. Deputy Sheriff
George Beigel soon arrived and assisted
in capturing Conley. Wauters was furious
at the strangers impudence and wanted
the officer to turn the man over to him.
The officer refused to do this and the mat
ter was about to come to a climax, when
Deputy Constable Van Ripper arrived, and
the man was taken to town. On the way
they met Mounted Officer Parker, who
had been summoned. CoDley was taken
before Justice Devine, where an affidavit
for burglary and theft was filed against
him. He waived examination and went
to Jail. The grand jury will investigate
the case Monday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-22
AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
A Former San Antonian Returns From
Cuba-Recruiting Rumors Ahoat.

San Antonio is again honored with a
visit from her old time citizen big Tree, -
or as he is known I'm private life, Max
GoldSchmidt, who formerly was a we'll
known cabman Of this city. He has been
pretty much over the country in the past
six years, andl it is good news to his San
Antonio acquaintance TO learn that he
has gained considerable wealth by lucky
ventures during his absence.
He spent a good part Of his time recruit
ly in Cuba, but will not say much to
newspaper men about the revolution,
though his friends think he knows more
than he is willing to tell and the thought
is not denied by him.
He is now engaged 10 the manufacture
and sale of a Mexican discovery, a hair
restorative, which he may introduce to
the front row theatre patrons of our city,
Anent the visit of Big Tree, a rumor
has gained currency on the west side of
the city that a Mr.. l.. Garcia, a Cuban
agent OF the revolutiOniStS, has been in
the city the past three weeks, recruiting
men for the insurgents; that he has Sc
cured about 60 men, at $50 per month for
two years service, and that they were
shipped from Galveston week ago.
In appearance Mr.. GOldschmidt is
much like a Spaniard or Cuban and is a
man of very distinguished appearance,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-22
NEWS OF THE COURTS.
FcRry.FIyrH pIsTRIcT coTrrT


James G.. johnson 81 Co. VS.. Mrs. II.
Rhein ct al, for appointment OF receiver
and injunction; receivers report adopted
and costs OF the receivership taxed against
the plaintiffs and intervenors who Inter-
vened before the appointment Of re-
ceiver
Guy Borden VS.. G. II. & S. Ry. CO..
damages; motion for new trial overruled.
Defendant gave notice Of appeal.
James Heskins ct al. VS.. Henry O'Neill
ct al, TO cancel and set aside deed, etc !;
verdict as per decree.
The Jury commissioners reported and
were discharged.
PROBATE MATTERS.
Estate of Geo. A. Bradfeld, minor:
guardians annual account approved.
Estate OF Carl C. A. Wurtz, minor;
guardians annual account approved.
Estate of Harry o. McCorQuodale,
minor; guardians annual account APP
proved.
Estate OF c. L. and f. Henshaw,
minors: John Henshaw appointed guar.
dian. Bond $500
Estate of Garroni minors, report of com
misSionerS Of partition approved.
Estate Of Mary +. and ThoS. MuldOon
minor; guardian allowed $500 per annum.
Estate Of J. G, MulhOlland. minors de-
ceased; widows allowance Of $1,000;
granted.
T. Estate of A. J. Burger, deceased; re-
port of temporary administration APP
proved.
Estate of Sein minors, Louisa Sein ap.
pointed guardian. Bond, Sl3 900.
Estate OF C. R., NJ, G. and S. Worthy,
minors; c. A. Worthy appointed guardian.
Bond, 5000.
Estate of ]. J. Rosas. deceased; motion
TO set aside order of sale. On trial.
NEW SUITS FILED.
ID. Sullivan & Co., us. James Clark and
wife, promissory note, $3.50, and forecloS-
ure of lien on lots aud s, block 4, o. c. l..
10. in Woodlawn.
Matte Chestnut VS.. Isaac Chestnut, d.
vorce; abandonment.
Seasongood, Silk, Krouse & Co., VS.. f,
Moke, debt, S225.50.
Thos. Goggan & Bros. VS.. Sophie Cob
inert, debt, $3.50.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.
r. II. Hunstock to Henry Elmendorf,
tract OF land out of the Manuel Yturri
survey, on the extension of Golden street;
81 and exchange OF land.
+. Gonzales ct al. to +. w. Stevenson
and J. o. Terrell, lot ,, block ?; lots TO
6. block 6. in suerta ., on Atlanta and
Elmira streets; $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-22
WILL REACH A SETTLEMENT.
The Venezuelan Commission Will Decide
the Question Satisfactorily.

Justice d. j. Brewer was called upon
by LIGHT representative last night, for
some news regarding the Venezuelan
commission. He said that the commission
has received what is known as the "bue
book from Great Britain, on which it is
now at work. The matter, ii is expected,
will be adjusted satisfactory to all, but
how soon this would be done, Judge
Brewer could not tell. He said it will take
some time to settle IT. He was not pre-
pared to express an opinion on the Ques-
ton. Judge Brewer arrived from Wash
ington, d. c., where he has had busy
time with the commission and the Su-
preme court. He is stopping with his
family, at the old Reed homestead, No.
5O4 Brooklyn avenue. His family has
been here since their arrival here last
fall. Judge Brewer expects to remain
here this week, after which he will re-
turn to Washington.