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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
STILL VERY 'OT.
Sunshine Makes the World Yer,
Warm In Spots.
No Pfestrations, Thursday -Ei lect Of the Heal
on Telephone.

| It again was hot. Thursday, with tn.
thermometer in the shade resisterin:
from SIS to SO in the shade, along tn,
middle Of the day. In tae sun i
whooped it UP to from lis to 100.
Thus. in spots it was very tryins
The third day has brought with it {
| decidedly noticeable tirSd feeling Il
man and beast alike and cool wave
would Of course, be joyfully received.
| But, Ii may well be born in mind thai
there l.; good reason for us to fee
thankful, as Augusta isn't the hotties
place in the world. by a long ways
There VAS a breeze in the air, too
Thursday, which was a sort of apology
for cooler and in its poor way dill
what il could to keep enc going On
the ether hand. the conditions we're
some what more dsagreaable in that
the pavements and buildings have be-
GENE generally well heated
The hot weather has created a dis
turbance Win the telephone wires
Manager OBrien says, which is inter
estiag. There have been complaints
by the score sent in to him Of noise on
the wires.
Mr.. o'Brien dos not know how to
directly account for this. but says that
il is unquesdionably due TO the cleo
trcity created by the intense heat on
the olmpness with which the soil Is
Well saturated. He also says that in
Portland where the wires are undo.
ground, that the noise Is Worse.
Whether the heat extends 50 deeply
| as to start the current there. or
whether 1t gets it from conduct through
the damp earth. is not known. They
do know. however, thag the noise IL
there and that il has become noticeable
only since the adven; of the hot spell.
This same dampness Of the earth
makes much humidity in the atmos-
pherc. and this. N, doutt, contributes
largely to the oppressiveness of the air.
There We're no prostrations from the
heat reported, Thursday.
There is nothing very terrible about
the weather for the most of u.s. and II
one lives WELL eats well and gets some
sleep new and then, he need not feel
alarmed that it viii be the death of
him. Keep your mind above such
|jhings and don't allow such little
thing to interfere With the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
4 DELIGHTFUL EXCURSION.
Patients, Attendants and Officers 81 Insane
7 Hospital Have Day It seashese.

II has been the custom for severn
years to give as many fthe patients i
the Insane hospital days cutting !
the setishore, each summer, as possibl.
ard ii has been found to be az GREG
bsneiit, physically and mentally.
There trips cause no little extra labn
and anxiety on the part &c the institu
tons officials but this they bear wita
the utmost cheerfulness in view of tn,
great good resulting to their uufor
tnnate charges.
The first excursion OF this season wa!
| made. TUESDAY, and De-, ..tful trir
!. was. AS You well remember it wa.
the first Of our series of swelterire
days, but they escaped it all.
The party consisted Of about 100 pa
TENTS and as many officials ard at.
PENDANTS and the hospital band.
An early start was made on thu
Islander, chartered expressly for tn
occasion, ana the trip to the beautiful
Isle of Springs ssas an ideal one.
The handsome boat seeme4 10 enter
into the enjoyment Of the occasion
with the party, and skipped along a
her very best, making the passage In
3 hours and 10 minutes.
On arrival AT the island, a large tent
~ =
where dinner was served This Is an
innovation that viii he appreciated by
ALL as il is amply large enough to nc.
eommodate a party of that size. being
30x50 feet, and affords shelter from the
sun or a sudden shower. 1t was pur-
chased especially for this purpose.
The dinner was bountiful one. IN
addition to All the good things carried
from home. Mrs. Sanborn hau ready a.
the Sanborn cottage three bushels ii
clans and 40 pounds Of Holsters. Hot
coffee was made and the whole party
enjoyed the meal as only hungry per-
sons can.
The band gave concert at the
Casino before dinner. and dance waa
enjoyed by a large number After din
rer, at the Sanborn cottage, the band
gave another fine concert. Both u
these were thoroughly enjoyed by the
party as well as many of the cottagers
Then after a few hours Of strollnp
about the island and various sports, the
return trip was started. and the Islander
again raeled off a fast trip. covering
the distance from wharf to wharf in
3 hours and 20 minutes
Everyone of the party were delighted
with this favorite boat and her officers,
from whom they received every cour-
tesy and attention.
That the trip was a pleasure and
benefit to the patients could be seen by
the happy look upon their faces and the
entire absence Of signs of fatigue.
There excursions are in the opinto.
of the officials, OF lnestlmablc vaiue TO
them. and are looked forward 10 with
every indication Of pleasure. They Will
be repeated, as usual. during the sum
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
NEW REMEDY FOR PILES.

Neurotlc Pile Ointment, the new and
improved remedy for Piles. can now be
found at the local drug stores and
Charles Ward & Co.. Gardiner. Price
reduced from $1.00 to 50 cents The man
ufacturers or local druggists will refund
the purchase price in all Gases where it
does not cure. Try it now.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
Office of the Sheriff Of Kennebec County:
STATE OF MAINE


STATE OF MAINE.
KIsNNEBI1C. SIS. July 1th. A. D. 1881.
This is to give notice that on the It'll
day of July. A. d. 1897. warrant in in
sovency was issued out of the court OF
insolvency for said county of Kennebec
against the estate of Fred r. Dolloff OF
Mt. Vernon, aGjudged TO be an insolvent
debtor, on petition of said debtor which
petition was filed on the It'll day of July
A. ID. 1897. to which last named date in
terest on claims is TO be computed; that
the payment Of any debts and the deliv-
cry and transfer of any property belong
ing 10 said debtor. to him or for his use.
and the delivery and transfer of any
properly by him are forbidden by law.
that meeting of the creditors of said
debtor. to prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees of his estate. will
be held AT court of Insolvency to be
held al the probate court room. In said
county. on the 26th day of July, A. u.
1897. at Two o'clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first
above written. HIRAM GILMAN
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger of said
Court. d,june9&l6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
nucklen.s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
sores. letter. Chapped Hands. Chflblains
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and pos
ftively cures Piles, or no pay required.
II II guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price rs cents
per hox. For sale by Chas. X. Partridge.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09

DR.. w. II. Harris and family re-
turned, Thursday, from Long Island.
His son Jamie is very much improved
from his recent illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09

Mrs =. A. Jackson very pleasantly
entertained a number Of her friends al
whist, Thursday evening, at G5 STATE
street. The prizes were very pretty
and appropriate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09

The will of the late George ~ BasleS
of Portland, has been filed Tor pfoptsc.
He leaves his entire estate to his widow,
who is appointed sole execdtrix
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
NO HARD TIMES

NO HARD TINES
For our workers. We offer such in
ducements that you can get the last dol
lar, IL necessary, at any home. We have
workers that are making over
SO PER DAY.
We will send their names and adj
dresses on application. We have about
Five Hundred Workers now, making big
money, easy, and We want
1000 MORE.
We offer the chance of lifetime. No
experience needed. Ladies and children
make some Of the most successful work
ers. No talking required. Simply show
our magnificent premiums and take their
subscriptions. We want Agents in every
town in the U. s. and Canada. We are
now distributing 100000 in Premiums.
Prizes and Cash. We give Bicycles.
Cameras. Gold Watches. Guns. Pianos.
Organs. Desks or Dollars for a few hours
work Permanent employment IL you
want 1t. Now is the time. A 1Oc. Mag
azine and Premium List Free by ad.
dressing CkE.AM PUB. CO.. Belfast,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09

Old fishermen believe this is to be !
great pa,rgie year ON the Maine coast.
Such Years have been CT very rare o.
currence for a long period in this state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
DON
LIE
awake
DYSPEPSIA

ders positively cured. Grover Graham
Dyspepsia Remedy is n specific. one
dose removes all distress, and a perma-
nent cure of the most chronic and severe
cases is guaranteed. Do not suffer!
SO cent bottle will convince the most
skeptical f. q. I1nsman & Co., Drug
gists, Augusta, Ia Oily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09

Secretary B. w. McKeen Of the State
Beard of Agriculture. has COW on his
farm at Fryeburg, which has been Civ
ing pink milk. 1t is something distinct
from any effect of hemcrlhage. and 3
in no respect what is known as
''bloody" milk.
Mr.. McKeen attributes the discolora
ton to some bacilli. due to disorder
in the cnw, the nature of which he has
not determined. Such cases have be-
fore been noted. but, they are rare. He
is not using the milk as he suspects
what is the matter with the animal.
Pink milk, if it could be certified to be
all right would he a rare luxury and
je once they had lit, babies would no
doubt insist in having no, other. at
pink teas. it would also be choice adj
difion to the present beverages. Mr..
MeKeen says the color is very delicate
and pleasing to the eye.
The fish and game commissioners
were at the State House, Thursday, at
tending to routine business. They feel
very well satisfied ever the present
situation regarding the guides registra-
tion law.
The recent filming Of Joseph L Crosse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09

Blanks have been received by the
railroad department to send to the sew
eral street and steam railroads in the
State, for the usual returns in regard
to their condition, operation. etc. They
VIII soon be sent out for replies for the
annual report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
STATE HOUSE.
Conference Of Railroad Com
mlssioners to Be Held
10 Represent New England and New
York; in Portland.


an important and what will doubtless
prove most satisfactory meeting Of
ehe several boards Of railroad commits
sioners for the New England states and
OF New York, will be held in Portland,
'u'y - After corresponding with The
several commissioners Hon. d. r. Chad
bourne ef the Maine board, has sent on.
the following letter, replies having
peen received from all signifying thei.
intention to meet the Maine board at
the time named:
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Payment Under tie Treaty To Be Made in
Six Months.
Mr.. CLEvELAND'S IDEAS ENDORSED
Regarded as a Victory For This Govern
meat-The London Thunderer Throws
Bouquets at Americans-No Al
owance For Damages.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The finding of the
British American commission chosen to
assess the damages for seizures of British
ships in Bering Sea, have been received by
the state department and the British en-
bassy. The strictest secrecy Is maintained.
however, en- the general character of the
finding, though it is admitted that the total
awards against the United States is $464.OOO
which includes principal and interest. A
special etatement of the award divided
into principal and interest is refused at
this time. In order to avoid misapprehen-
sion is Should be understood that the find
ing against this government is no surprise,
that bang certainty under the finding
of the Paris court of arbitration that the
United States had no right to close Bering
sea against foreign ships. The international
commissions only duty was to assess the
amount of the damages. The amount al
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Law Making as CONDUCTED
In the State of Illinois

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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

lowed is considered to some extent a VIM
dication of the state department which had
sought to settle the question without a
commission for $425000.
OF Eleven Years Standing.
The controversy has occupied the atten-
ton of the authorities here and in London
for the last eleven years. AT the outset
the tone of controversy was very belliger-
ent, suggesting a possible resort to arms.
This was following the seizure by the
United States steamer Corwin of the Brit
ish schooner Carolina and Thornton on
August 1, 1885, The facts of the seizure
were not known until some time later, and
in the meantime the Corwin had taken the
Onward and Favorite. The same policy of
seizure and confscation occurred during
the next sealing seasons, despite the pro-
test of Great Britain, the United States
ship Richard Rush taking the Sayward,
Grace, Anna Peck Dolphin, Alfred Adams,
Triumph Juniata, Opath, Black Diamond,
Lily Ariel, Kate and Minnie, while the
United States cutter Bear took the Aca.
Claim For Seizures.
The claims for these seizures took a wide
range, beginning with the value of the ves-
sells and outfits, and including not only the
value of sealskins conflscated, but also the
value of the skins which might have been
taken if the ships had not been seized.
This last feature of prospective damage
caused the main contention. In the case of
each British ship the largest item of the
claim was for estimated future catches.
For instance, in the case of the Carolina,
the claim for the ship was only $4,000,
while that for skins which might have
been taken that year If she had not been
seized was $16,677. Each ship estimated a
prospective catch of from $500 to 5000 skins,
the value being from $3.50 per skin in 1887
to $l225 in 1889. The total of the claims
without interest amounted to $4S9,161, and
with interest at per cent and other
charges the total reached $7S6,166.
The Official Statement.
The only official statement that could be
secured here of the judgment reached by
the commissioners is contained in the fol-
lowing announcement, given out at the
state department tonight:
1.-The award of the Bering sea claims
commission has been filed in the state de-
partment. The claims as presented by the
British government to the commission on
account of Canadian vessels seized in Ber-
ing sea aggregate with interest 81 ,50oGo
These included under the claims treaty
ment proposed by Secretary Gre harn The
award EsAP r:ade amounts 70 $ZJi,isl.a, .
which is to be added interest, which Will
Increase the total about 50 per cent
'sThe award disposes Of all cases before
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
BILL PRtP.i,ktD.
Mr. Woodson, of Atlanta, Talks on the Sub
ject of Uniform Quarantine.

New York, Dec. 23.-Stewart Woodson, a
leading merchant, and president of the
chamber of commerce of Atlanta, is in the
city. Mr. Woodson came from Washington,
where he has been a member of a delega-
ton, including the mayor and other promi-
nent citizens of Atlanta, who visited the
national capital to urge on congress the
enactment of a national quarantine law.
A bill has been prepared, says Mr.. Wood
son, providing a general and uniform quar-
antine law. This is now in the hands of the
Georgia senators. 1t is to be introduced
Immediately after the holidays, and the
president Mr.. Woodson says, has promised
to send special message urging its pass
age.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
CONFERENCE OF COMMITTEE
A Proposition to Postpone the Strike May be
Made.

Fall River, Dec 29.-The conference of
the operatives committee which waited on
the manufacturers tonight lasted two hours,
and the discussion went into the details of
the mills situation and brought out varying
opinions. While it is understood that the
general sentiment is for a strike, the meth
cd of making the strike operative is not
agreed upon.
The delegates who took the most active
part in the discussion tonight declined to
talk. 1t is believed that the influence of
the more conservative operators has had
effect upon the committee, and it is not un-
likely proposition to postpone strike
will be made.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Are hObilzin6 a Few Troops Ulder the
Least Incapable Generals.
ATTITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES
Exciting Interest Among the Newspapers Eng
Iish Government Has Decided Upon
Waiting and Watching Policy
Anxiety as to Powers.

London, Dec. GA dispatch to the Daily
Chronicle from Rome, says, it is rumored
there that owing to her obligations to Ger
many, Italy has declined England's pro-
posal for common action in the far east,
including joint occupation of Chusan.
According to the same dispatch it is as
serted that England has proposed to Rus
sia a conference on the Chinese question,
with a view of avoiding dangerous rival
ries.
The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily
Mail says:
The Chinese government is helpless. 1t
is mobilzing a few troops under the least
incapable generals who conducted the cam
paign against Japan. The British fleet is
at present at sea.
Watching Policy
The Daily Chronicle this morning says it
has good reason to believe that the gov
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
THE C0URTLAND TRAGEDY
It Reads Like RomarceA Woman in the
Case.
specia! to The Age-Herald.

Huntsville, Dec. 23.-The Ashford-Brown
tragedy occurred In Courtland, Thursday
Dec. 81, 1896. Fred Ashford was shot and
instantly killed by Felix Brown, the trage-
dy being the result of feud of several
months standing. Eyewitnesses describe
the shooting as follows:
Ashford riding on horseback, passed
Browns house late in the afternoon.
Brown, with a shotgun, ran out of his
house. after Ashford passed, and COM
manded him to halt AS he spoke the
words he fired, and Ashford fell to the
ground with a load of buckshot in his face
CONTINUED on Second Page)
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Children Killed by Hogs

st. Louis, Dec 2s.-A special to the Post
Dispatch from Tifferty, Mo-, says: Two
little children of George Coakley, farmer
living near here, climbed into pig stye
today to catch one Of the pigs. The chill
dren were set upon by number of hogs.
The hogs killed both children. The chill
dren had been left alone at home while
their mother went on an errand to neigh
hor'S house.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 23.-John c. Keen
er, an ex-policeman of this, city, was run
over and instantly killed by a railroad
train at st. Georges early this morning.
Keener had just obtained the place of
brakeman with the South Carolina and
Georgia road, and was making MS FIRST
trip when killed He was coupling cars,
lost his footing and was crushed to death.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Greensboro, N. c., Dec. 29.-Promptly at
II :55 o'clock this forenoon Sonly Ryan, vic
on Dec. A. brutally murdered his wife. was
hSrised. His neck was dislocated by the
fall. Ryan was nervy to the last When
asked by the sheriff If he was ready, he
replied: Let her co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
NEW P0STMASTERS.
Number of Fourth Glass Offices Filled by The
President Yesterday
special to The Age-Herald.

OpCCIdI nc
Washington, Dec. 23.-The following post
masters were appointed for Alabama to-
day: Sallie s. Lovelady, Bonsecur Baldwin
county, B. C. Cox, Cox, Bullock county; c..
C. Turry, Gurleys Creek, Jefferson county;
G. X. Davis, Hodges, Marion county, r. II.
Moncrief, Letohachie, Lowndes county; w.
j. Smith, Sanders, Geneva county; II. L.
Anderson, Sonoma, Etowah county, S. ].
Ford, Slough, Fayette county; Ella Echols
Westmoreland, Limestone county.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
England Friendly

Berlin, Dec. 23.-The National Zeitung
says:
ut is easy to believe that England will
take active steps ON the part of the United
States but has to believe that the United
States would adopt such policy of friend
ship toward England and of hostility to-
ward Russia contrary to all it's traditions
for the sake of other England or China.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Was Not Surprised.

Was Not Surprised.
Foreign Secretary of State Jonh w Fos-
ter, who is now In general charge of Ber-
ing sea affairs, said tonight as to the
award that he was not surprised at the
result. President Cleveland having offl-
cially declared that 1925 900 was a just and
equitable sum in settlement and therefore
having appointed as the American COM
missioner to adjudicate the claim, a close
and personal friend, it could hardly be ex-
pected that the latter would strenuously
contend for an award of less amount.
Mr.. Foster was absent from the country
in Japan when congress took action on
President Cleveland's recommendation, but
he regarded the commission as the proper
method of reaching a settlement and the
only one which would satisfy the country.
Notwithstanding the seizures, which gave
rise to the award, We're initiated under
democratic administration, President Nc
Kinley will doubtless unhesitatingy recon-
mend congress to provide for the payment;
and he hoped and felt sure that congress
would promptly make the necessary ap-
preparation to discharge the treaty obli-
gation and as the Canadians receive in
terest up to date on which their deferred
claims paid, the recommendation
should be accepted in good spirit.
An American Victory.
There appears to be little doubt that the
United States carried its point on the
main question involved. viz: As to the
right of prospective damages for seal skins
which might have been taken if the ves-
sells had not been seized. The British claim
included the estimated profits, which in the
aggregate ran the claim up to a high fig
ure. In view of the small amount of the
actual award, without interest, these large
prospective damages are evidently scaled
down to an insignificant amount or reject
ed entirely.
While the department officials will make
no definite announcement to this effect,
intimations are given that the smalness
of the award precludes the possibility of
any allowance having been made on ac-
count of prospective damages. The Ala
bama claims commission established the
precedent that remote damages could not
be included in claim and the present
award is evidently on the same line.
England Satisfied.
London, Dec 3-The Times in an edi-
torial this morning expressing satisfaction
with the Behring settlement which, it
anticipates, congress will not object to,
takes occasion to protest against the
loose insinuations of bad faith on the part
of the United States government which
have been thoughtlessly and unjustifiably
made in England"
1t points out that there could not be
question of bad faith because no agree
ment had been hitherto arrived at as to
the amount of compensation.
Dealing with the general aspects of the
sealing question, the editorial concludes:
1.-THE American company must either make
fair and business-like proposals or the
present conditions of seal fishing must con-
tinue They not, after all, so utterly
destructive of the fur seal as interested
persons represent them to be.