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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-17
GIudness Comes

VXIith n better understanding of the
w transient na ture of the many phys
ical ills which v:inish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrupof Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and IS
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who valve good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact. that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without dcbiiitating the
organs on which it acts. Ills therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when YOU pur-
chase. that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tivcs or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sllillful
physicians. but if in need of q laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-17
The Weather.

Fair this afternoon and tonight,
and warmer; partly cloudy Tuesday
and considerably warmer; brisk east
terly winds becoming southerly.
Today's temperature %.
+. j. WALL. Observer.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
A Lawyer Sent to Prison.

Memphis Tenn, Jan. 7.-In the federal court yesterday Lowry w. Hume was sentenced by Judge Clark to two years in prison and to pay a fine of $500. Hume is a lawyer and the son of a distinguish ed Confederate general The family is one of the most aristocratic In the south. He was convicted of holding out from H. literate negro pensioners money which he had collected as their attorney.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
The Monroe Doctrine |.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 7.--The house of delegates tonight passed resolution strongly indorsng the Monroe doctrine and-expressing qualification at the "ap- pointment of two of our most highly re- spected citizens as members of the re- gently appointed Venezuelan. commis- sion,"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
WITH THE LEGISLATURES A New Ballot System Proposed
 for Virginia. GOV. .0'FERRALL'S FIRST VETO
  toraker and McKS Factions Clash in the
 z Senate BRYCE NoyS1tO BY THE CAUCUS Five Out. # the Thirty-one Democrats, Vote ::Y. ganst Him-rhe Mississippi apitol Is Considered Very
 Unsafe.
gov. 0FERRALL'S FIRST VETO
BRYCE EoYS TIED BY THE CAUCUS

Richmond, Va, Jan. 7.-In the state senate today MT. Mason introduced a bill to provide for method of voting by ballot. The measure repeals the Walton law It is not known as strictly the Australian ballot system
 The following resolution was offered by MT. Mcllwain and adopted:
 Resolved, That the comittee on privi- leges and elections be and the same is hereby directed to prepare and present to the senate proper resolution provid- ing for proposed amendment to the con- stitution of Virginia whereby the eIec- ton laws may be so changed as to re- qulre a viva voce vote al all elections to be held in this state.
 MT Stubbs introduced two election bills. One of them amends the Walton law so that the electoral boards shall be appointed by the corporation courts and shall consist of two democrats and one republican. The board shall be appoint- ed in April 1893, and hold office for two years.
 In the house MT Radford presented a bill providing that all railroads carrying passengers in this state, including street railways, shall provide equal. but sepaf rate, sections for the white and colon races, providing two or more passenger cars for each passenger train or by dl- viding separate cars by partition so as to secure separate accommodations
 Governor O'Ferrall sent his first veto message to the assembly today, with holding his signature from the charter of the Basic City and Bridgewater Elec- tric company because it conferred powers not authorized by the constitution.
 The house committee on elections de- cided to report in favor of 8. B. Reese, the sitting member from Halifax. The contestant was Hudson, democrat. Tho contest hinged on News Ferry precinct, which was originally thrown out but subsequently, counted under the ma ndate of the supreme court
 The auditor of public accounts has sub mitted report to the general assembly showing the amount of revenue derived from the oyster industry during the year ending September 30. 1895, as follows:
 From patent tongs. $475; ordinary tongs, $7417; dredgers, s4439; rent of planting grounds, $1S,669 inspectors, $1892; total, $32, ,9SS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
Cudahy Wasn't a Partner.

Chicago, Jan. 7.-Judge Turley this morning awarded victory to John Cuda- hy in the chancery litigation brought by with Cudahy in the celebrated pork deal of September, 1893. Wright claimed that the deals which involved loss of $60O,- 900, and brought his failure, were part nership transactions, and that Cudahy was equally liable. Judge Hurley held that the evidence did not support the claim
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
Cuban War News.

Havana, Jan. 7.-An immense patriotic meeting was held in the Casino last night at which the leaders of all the po- 1itical parties agreed upon a complete union and united front against the rebels in view of the situation confronting the country Speeches were made by Senors Santos, Guzman. Monfoee 6utunino. Martinez and other political leaders, who were fin perfect accord.
 The rebels have arrived at Punta Bra va, near Mariana. General Luque. with
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
Ohio Republicans Split.

Columbus. O., Jan. 7.-There was A fierce clash between the Foraker and Me Kinley factions in the senate today that may cause opposition to Ex-Governor Foraker for the United States senator ship and Governor Mckinley, in his own state, for the presidential nomination It was over the confirmation of Joseph F. Smiths appointment by Governor Mo- Kinley for state librarian Senator Shat tus of Cincinnati, a friend of Foraker charged that Smith assailed Foraker's character last summer when he came out as a candidate for United States senator saying he would be better sent to the penitentiary. Senator Garfield, son of the late president, defended Smith. The fight was close and bitter, and resulted in the confirmation of the appointment by 8 vote of IS to IT.
 The democratic minority of the as- sembly caucused tonight to choose a. candidate for their complimentary vote for United States senator. There are only thirty-one democratic members. The caucus was secret. Five members were absent. Five votes were cast for Dr. Isaac Kagy of Crawford. The other votes were cast for Senator Brice. The five members who voted for Kagy were: Senator Valentine of Crawford county, and Representatives sWylle of Wayne, Flumerfelt of Seneca, Williams of Lick ing and Brubaker of Ashland. Three of these probably Brubaker, Valentine and Williams, will not vote for Brice, now that he Is the candidate.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
A Slump in Stocks.

gow and Liverpool stock exchanges closed in a state of depression all around. There was a heavy fall in Kaffirs and general drops in American railroads in all of the markets mentioned.
 4:30 D. m.-Paris advices quote per cent rentes 1.01f, 10c for the account
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
Adjourned Without Organizing


 Jackson, Miss, Jan. 1.-The secretary of state called the legislature to order at 11:10 o'clock. The only nominations for speaker were James F. McCool of Q Att talla county and John R. V. Duismore of Noxubee. l.. Pink Smith, editor of the Greenville Democrat, will be clerk. There are scores of candidates for the other places, such as doorkeeper, ssergeant-at- arms. pages and porters.
 Judge F. A. Critz of Clay county Is chairman of the caucus, where all nom- nations will be made. He is also tenn porary speaker.
 The house adjourned until Wednesday at 10 o'clock without organizing. The caucus nominated McCool for speaker by nine majority over Duismore
 The caucus nominations by the Missis- sippi legislature, which is equal to an election, are / Senate-James T. Harrison of Lowndes president pro tenn; John Y. Murray Tip pah, secretary; Clem Ratcliff of Anite, assistant; Andrew Goven of Anite ser geant-
 House-J. F. McCool of Attalla, speak, CT; L. Pink Smith of Washington clerk; Andrew Payne of Lowndes sergeant-at- arms.
 Senator w. H. Hardy introduced res- olution in the senate for the appointment of a joint committee to thoroughly exam inc the capitol building with view to determining whether it Is safe to hold the session therein. Five hundred dol lars Is put at the disposal of the commit tee and they are to employ an architect to make the examination. majority of them was afraid the building will col lapse and there is strong sentiment for new one.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08

message was merely meant to encourage the free states of South Africa to main tain their independence. A similar mes sage has been sent to Rome, where, 1t is stated, the opposition intend to use the incident against the renewal of the triple alliance.
 Troops for South Africa.
 The Telegraph will tomorrow say that the government has decided to send to Cape Town as soon as possible strong en- forcements of cavalry and infantry. It adds that second regiment, which is un- der orders to return from India. will stop at Cape Town, while other regiments se- lected from the first army corps in Eng land will shortly leave for that place.
 The Telegraph further says that first class British cruiser has been ordered to proceed to Delagoa bay.
 Dr. Jameson Interviewed.
 A dispatch to the Central News, dated Johannesburg, January 3, gives a brief report of an interview the Central News representative had with Dr. Jameson, who was sent prisoner to Pretoria. "I only crossed the frontier" ssid the doc tor, "because of the urgent appeals made by the inhabitants of Johannesburg. and because I fully believed that large num- bers of my countrymen and country women were in dire peril of their lives. It was only to save them and protect them that moved. I could have beaten the Boers if the people of Johannesburg had made any effort to help themselves. which was led to expect they would do. Help did not reach us at Krugersdorp, and we could not break through the Boer line. We fought until we were dropping to the ground exhausted, and our ammu- milton had been spent. "The Boers were in strong position and in strong force, and we were unable to shift them, but if the men of Johan-
 
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

Mrs. C. w. Jones Of Augusta, a mem
her Of the Augusta China club. has
nlaced in Garter Brothers window, cor
ner of Congress and Casco streets, three
medallions that attract much attention.
One of the medallions is an exquisit
miniature of Miss Doris Powers. daugh-
ter of the Governor elect, another OF
baby Frederick Jones, a son OF the
artist and one of Miss Grace X. Seldefs'
daughter of Hon. Geo. NJ. Selders, pres
ident of the last Maine Senate. Mrs.
Tones at one time had large studio at
Corcord N. n. She works wholly from
ito has been awarded gold medals, and
rooaived an invitation to exhibit her
..,,, f,om the Portland Art Club
Portland Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

! cents; knotted fringe Faggotted Towels
Hemmed Table Towels, all kinds and
quality at 81, so and IS cents and 81. 90
each.
Sheets and Pillow Slips Hand drawn
Hemstitched Sheets fine quality and
large size at only IS cents each. Pill
low cases to match at Is cents each.
Kid and cashmere gloves are always
useful and acceptable present and
we have fine line of these goods at
the present time
a full line of Ladies' and Children's
Mittens.
Down Pillows, all sizes, both plain and
made up. Also a fine line of material
for covering down pillows
White Embroidered fannels, newest
designs, the greatest bargains we ever
had to offer, the prices being about the
price Of the plain flannel See our 10
cent quality.
Juvenile Books. 500 Picture and
Story Books for children at all sorts of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17
Useful Presents al
aCttys the most Nc-
ce22tNble. Our prices
on sazcA goods al
2ClI3fs the forrest.

prices from cents to $3.50 Also fine
line of games at lowest possible prices.
What could be more acceptable to
| lady than pair of nice Corsets, we
have them from 50 cents to $3.50.
Gents Unlaundered Shirts, perfect
fitting at so, 10 and $1.00.
We are almost giving away our Mil
linery. The very best Fine French Fur
Felt Hats at only 80 cents for your
choice of our SIPS, $3.50 and $1.75 quail
tiles. All this seasons shapes.
China Cups and Saucers, Fans,
Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets, Silver
Plated Nut Picks, Metal and Cellulod
Frames, Pin Cushions in both Satin
and Plain. Baskets of all kinds.
Don't stop to think too long or you
may lose an opportunity. Glance
through the entire list of good things,
then join the procession of all parties
bound for the BOSTON STORE, the
business home Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

easily selected holiday gifts if you pre-
fer the useful this year.
Table Linens. To the average house.
Keeper handsome table cloth Is a
most acceptable holiday gift We have
fine line with Napkins to match if
you wish. All sizes i'm Red Damask
covers with fringes, chenille covers
with tied fringes.
White Quilts large, closely woven,
crochet quilts all hemmed ready to
put on the bed at $1.0O each.
Large heavy Marseilles quilts $3.50 to
$3.50. See our special bargain at $1.9S
worth $3.50
Stamped Linens of all kinds the fin
est line we have ever shown.
Tea and Breakfast Napkins rs to
$500 per dozen. Large dinner napkins.
$l.25 to $3.50 per dozen.
Towels, the largest varietya and great
est values we have ever shown
Fringed Damask Towels, Hemmed
Huck Towels.
Hemstitched Damask Towels, 25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17
New York Produce Market.

New York, Dec. 10
FLOUR-Receipts, 27.714 pkgs.: exports
10 bbls.. 500 sacks: sales, 1000 pkgs., mar
ket neglected. unchanged.
SOUTHERN FLOUR-Dull, steady.
RYE FLOUR-Quiet, steady.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-$1. 4001. As.
BUCkWHEAT-31 elf. track.
CORN MEAL--Dull. steady.
RYE,-Dull.
BARLEY-Dull; feeding. 2S elf. Buffalo
WHEAT-Receipts. l56,325: exports. 16l,
25i: sales. $4,000; dull. weaker. with OPP
tons: No. red fob, 91AM91la; No
Northern. SSiaMSS34.
CORN-Receipts. 0.450; exports, Il. 245;
sales. $4,000: active, weaker No. 2 2SA
elevator. 29aa afloat.
OATS Receipts, 2i000: exports. al, 9ll
sales $500: quiet. easier; No. ?. 2212. No.
2 white. 2al4; No. 2 Chicago. 231a: No. .,
30A: No. white. 22l2; mixed Western,
2lM23i2: white do, 23M31. white state, %
M31.
BEEF-Firm. quiet: beef hams strong;
tierced beef steady: cut meats. quiet.
firm: picked bellies. II pounds. &c.
picked shoulders. 4; picked hams. sass
LARD-Quier. easy: Western steam
closed ST. Il; city, S3l5; refined, slow.
PRK-Quiet. easy.
BUTTER-Steady moderate demand.
CHEESE-Quiet. steady.
PETROLEuM-We quiet; United l.
COFFEE-Rio, dull. steady.
SUGAR-Raw. dull, steady; refined.
quiet.
FREIGHTS-To Liverpool. quiet, easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17
BOSTON STORE.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
vsno store
Rend this list, then visM 0m,' store.

from and will sell them to you at jan
uary prices.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear, Night
Robes, Skirts. Drawers and Corset
Covers, the finest line we have ever
shown. Also Ladies outing flannel
robes made up in fine shapeat SO cents.
Ladies Fine Silk Elastic Hose Sup
porters put up in Fancy boxes at only
% cents a pair
Ladies' Fancy Silk Waists at 1898,
worth $500 Come and see them.
Dress Goods, prices reduced for the
holidays. See our silk and wool novel
ty Dress Goods at 80 cents, down from
So. $2.73 for a full dress pattern. All
our fine novelties marked down.
Papeteries, fine quality paper and
envelopes put up in dainty Christmas
boxes for Ladies and Children at only
cents a box, about half it's real value.
A fine line of better papeteries at lzk,
Is, 25 cents up to $1.00 per box
A useful gift is always pleasing Our
underware department is filled with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17
Immense StOcE. LOsC-
est Prices. Prompt
and Careful Attesa-
ton.

We always make special effort to
give our customers better values in
Handkerchiefs during the Holiday Sea-
son, and feel that the immense assert
ment we now have on sale will surely
please all who visit this department.
We would call your attention to our
Ladies' White Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, all pure linen with embroidered
corners, at 1919 cents each, and our
Children's White Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs with neat fancy colored borders
at only Scents EACH Elegant patterns in
embroidered linen Handkerchiefs at 25.
$780, 75.$l.00 and $1.25. Also fine line of
Initial Handkerchiefs for Ladies and
Gents. Ladies'. Gents and Children s
Handkerchiefs put up in Fancy Boxes
at 20. 25,and rs cents per box of Hand
kerchiefs. Ladies' and Gents White
Silk Handkerchiefs and Silk Mufflers.
Christmas Umbrellas. For everybody
we have so many different styles of
Xmas Umbrellas this year that it
seems as though we might suit every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

Presents We have a fine line of
these goods bought especially for the
Holiday trade and call your attention
to our 37H, so and rs cent lines. A useful
gift is always pleasing.
Ladies' Mackintoshes for Christmas
presents. We sell them in large num-
bers and call your attention to a special
bargain in wool cashmere, double
cape with velvet collar and double
texture at the low price of $3.50, and
warranted.
A good pair of Blankets makes a fine
present. We have them at As, $1.OO
$1.25. $1.75 up to $3.50 and $500.
Our Apron stock is at it's best, bought
for the holiday trade, new patterns all
at reasonable prices.
Ladies' Print and Flanelette Wrap
pers at reduced prices. We are over
stocked in this department and name
prices that will surely sell.
Jackets. Capes and Misses Refers.
We have a large assortment to select
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

body. We can give you good UNI
brella fast color. steel frame, steel rod.
twisted and loop handles and silk tas-
sells at only IS cents. and as much bet
ter as you want.
Pocket Books for Xmas. Necessary
things are always pleasing gifts to
men and women. We have all the new
feathers, seal, alligator. Levant and
undressed monkey. prices range from
25 cents up to $1.50. Chatelaine Bags.
Special Prices on Boston Bags.
DOLLS! DOLLS!. DOLLS!!! The
largest line we have ever shown, from
10 cents. with moving eyes, up to $l.W
for the indestructable that you can drop
on the floor as much as you please
without breaking. 300 large size fine
kid body dolls with Bsque Heads and
fine hair at just half price, 20 cents,
reduced for this sale from SO cents, the
best value ever shown for the money.
Sale limited, not more than two dolls
to one customer.
Mems Night Shirts for Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

The neighbors and friends of NJ.
Clark. of Bangor who lost his build
ngs by fire ON the morning of No
vember 2Sth, held a meeting on the
night after the fire and appointed a
committee to solicit subscriptions. On
Monday night. they had raised about
$780, and the following Saturday night
they had the foundation for his new
buildings ready. The work of building
was commenced Monday morning and
last Saturday night they had the house
and ell boarded in and shingled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

Miss Eta f. Hanson, over the New
Age office, evidently means business
in the closing out sale just inaugurated.
The prices she makes will quickly dis
pose of her trimmed hats ana tourlsts'
See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

The returns from the last shipment
of liquor to Boston, seized by the
liquor constables. show that the quail
ity Of hard stuff put out by the deal
ers in Bath contain several per cent
more alcohol than the liquor seized by
constables in other cities and towns
in he State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

There are 65 prisoners now in kenne-
bee jail. That's not the worst of it,
said Mr.. George II. Ramsell. the kindly
turnkey. to a Journal reporter, yester-
day. They are mostly young men. 1t
is a painful thought to me to see 50
many young fellows cooped up in here.
who ought to be out making a ne for
themselves. And many of them have
ability. plenty of it, yet somehow, they
seem to lack adaptabiity. that fault
which is so largely responsible for so
manys downfall There is a good OPP
pcrtunity al the old Jail % study out
the evolution of the genus tramp, if one
has the time, and doubtless of the thief
and all other mischief doors. If some
of these young men might consider that
the stitch in time saves may later on,
they'd try to brace up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

Col c. A. Rolfe, agent of the
Passamaquoddy tribe of Indians, and
his deputy Mr.. Cove were in Augusta
Wednesday. on business with the uov-
ernor and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

A large Grange excursion Will leave
this morning. at $50. over the Electrics,
for Togus where they will enjoy them
selves during the forenoon. returning to
Augusta by the 1890 cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

Master Fred L. Wolhanpter, aged Is,
whose, home is at No Kendall street.
would be glad to tackle any youth OF
his own age in a game of chess. Who'll
try him?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

The dance introduced by Supt.
Meloon for the use of motormen is
cutie an institution. 1t is waterproof,
looks comfortable, and is exceedingly
SC on these cold windy days, as the
wcarer feels its warm folds so closely
eufolden. head. ears and shoulders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

The four notable prisoners at the
Kennebec jail whose pictures We're re-
Gently given in the Journal, viii prob
ably be taken to Thomaston, the first
of the week. Arthur Lessor ior break
four years: Fred Billedeau, and the
younger pals Of his. Johnny and Willie
Chamberlain. four and one years, re-
spectively. In their case, as others.
time spent in the county Jail after SEN
tence is taken out of the term of SEN
tence at the State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

The fire that has been burning in the
big pile of coal at High Head, Bangor.
for weeks. and thought to be we'll I'M
der control a few days ago. has broken
out in that part of the coal which was
thought to be free from it and seems
to be gaining in volume in spite of the
efforts of the workmen. 1t has been a
very expensive fire. not only as regards
the extra labor necessitated, but in
that the coal which is being removed
from the part of the heap affected has
lost much of it's value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Tie Sawdust Juniors beat the Chain
Gang team, to 3, at polo, Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17

Hon. +. S. Walls of Vinalhaven. sena-
tor-elect was in Augusta, Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-17
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money Market.

New York, Dec. 16.
Money, easy, 1I1%.
Prime mercantile paper, 3laG4.
Governments. steady.