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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
THE GET THERE CLUB
Of Maine Central, Holds First Annual
Ball at WhitefeId, N. H.
Hall Beautifully Decorated Recently Or.
gained With a Worthy Object.

Whitefield, N. H., Jan. 3.-The first
annual ball of the Get There Club of
the Maine Central Railroad, was held,
this evening in the Town hall. The
hall was crowded, fully 125 couples be-
ing in the grand march, led by Floor
Director Thos.' Mclaughlin and Mrs.
Mclaughlin of Lunenburg. Many of
the toilets worn by the ladies We're
very elegant. Music for the concert
and dancing was furnished by the ST.
Johnsbury orchestra of 10 persons.
The. decorating of the hall was under
the supervisiM Of Arthur S. Bosworth,
superintendeEtxb f, the Maine Central
supply dspaxeFpeiit, assisted by
Thomas Barb d Rochester, N. H. In
the center OF the half suspended from
the ceiling, was aaIarge number OF
form, and from Ahe$ea larse .streamers
of colored rtAlsen rfaefed to. differ
ent parts of the half rs .sis.,r...x st-.t3.t
On the stage was a dummy loc0mo-
tive, and the grand march wigs Started
by the ringing of the beu and h11wins
of the "Off Brakes" whisff the
stage was large Oil painting az 3e9,
eral Manager Evans and ref1ecf1qEs
from a large headlight shone directly
upon it. 81. 5l.s 49, r- ws
The Get There Club was organized a
few weeks ago. for the purpose of as
sisting i'll and disabled railroad men.
The officers are Thos. Mclaughlin of
Lunenburg. president; James j.. Parks
of Fabyans, vice president; James Me-
Gibney, Bartlett, secretary; o. Warren
Brown of Rochester, treasurer; the
directors include the president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer.
with f. w. Fiske of Lancaster, John
A.. Mitchell of Crawfords,r James A.
Mitchell, Henry Shehan of Whitefield
The Maine Central officials are hon.
orary members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

At meeting of the police commits
sioners at Nashua, N. H., Thursday
night the following order was passed:
Ordered. by the police commissioners
that City Marshal Eaton notify every
person within the limits of the city of
Nashua, whom he has reason to be-
live is employed in the sale of liquors.
that they mast cease such illegal sales
on or before the second day of Janu-
airy, and should such persons fail to
comply with the rules, the marshal
will proceed to prosecute them at once.
The attention of the marshal is called
to rule Is and he is ordered to prompt
ly report to the board any failure Of
officers to comply Herewith. The board
will hold the marshal responsible for
the strict enforcement of this order.
This order was placed in the hands OF
the marshal, Friday. and is likely to
create much excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
PRESS connENTs.
As Governor cieases Steps Out. =
Lewiston Journal.)

Governor Cleaves and his Executive
Council on Friday, closed up their BUSH
ness for the year. and. next week the
Governor will hand over the direction of
the State to his successor. For four years
Governor Cleaves has guided the helm
of Maine, and they have been four years
of good government, careful scrutiny of
details. faithful regard for the public will
and sveal, and patriotic administration of
every duty. The Governor has brought
to his high office well-eauipped mind
and an active conscience. He has done
nothing negligently or ineonsiderately. he
has insisted upon the same fidelity on the
part of his subordinates, and the State
government has been free from the least
faint OF jobbery or slovenliness. The
Governor has been wiser and more fortu-
nate in his appointments than shallow
man could have been. He has checked
expenditures and has seen the State debt
cut down half million dollars. In a
word business has been business at the
Capitol. If municipal affairs could be
conducted with a similar efficiency and
public spirit. the charter problems would
be solved. We would felicitate the people
of Maine on having had for four years
such an admirable Executive and such a
delightful gentlemen in the Governors
chair: and we would extend to the Hon.
Henry &. Cleaves our own cordial benz
sons, and those of the people OF Maine
with every good wish for his future hap
piness and honors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
ANOTHER EXPEDITION LANDED.
Three Friends Lands Hsr Cargo and Her Men
Are All Sale.

Jacksonville. Fla, Jan. 3.-There is
no longer any doubt that the Three
Friends expedition was landed on a
Florida Key after the vessel was
chased from the Cuban coast by a
Spanish patrol boat. ts s4a
A telegram from Miami says that the
Dauntless reported there, Thursday
night. and went on to No Name key
where large body of'men are reported
to be wrecked and two Of the number
dead.
A telegram from Key West says
when the steamer City of Richmond
passed No Name Key. the Dauntless
was there taking on board party of
men and cargo. ...~. .,-fT
The Three Friends is still in the GUS
tody of the collector of customs. No
legal proceedings have been instituted
against the vessel or crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

beraldo and Impartial upon the
ground that the articles published by
those papers denouncing the policy OF
Captain General Weyler in Cuba had n
tendency to create discomfort among
the troops in Cuba and to encourage
American filibusters. The government
VIII not permit the Objectionable arti-
cles to be transmitted by telegraph.
Charles II. Aldrich of Chicago. for
merly solicitor general of the United
states, has given an opinion for the
benefit Of the Cuban relfef committees
on the question of the legality Of rails
ing money for hospital supplies for
sick and wounded Cubans in the field.
He stated that no law of neutrality
would be violated by the act pro-
posed. Acting on this opipion, Captain
Gray and other members OF local
finance committee will begin, next
Monday, the work Of raising funds.
Ell Dia of Madrid, asserts that min
isterial crisis is probable as the result
of a change Of policy. 1t is rumored
that the cabinet has approved the
proposal to recall Captain General
Weyler. but that President .Canovas
mas delayeu action in the matter, CIV
ing no reasons for SO doing. All the.
ministers met at the residence Of Pre-
mier Canovas, Thursday evening. and
drank to toast expressing hope for
the speedy conclusion of peace in the
disturbed colonies.
Public opinion at Madrid is greatly
excited over reports that the Spanish
troops in Cuba are compelled to UNDER
go extreme hardships through hunger
and nakedress and that those who are
confined in the hospitals by illness or
because OF wounds are suffering from
neglect and an insufficient supply OF
medicines. AS large sums of money
have been sent to Cuba from Spain for
the purpose OF furnishing clothing,
etc. to the troops. the ques-
ton is asked where has this money
gone,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
DRINK CAUSED IT.
Samuel Whitaker Blows Top
of His Wife's Head Off.
Then Cuts His Own Throat at Home,
North Cambridge, Mass.
The Couple Had Frequently Quarrsled ard
Rum Caused II All.

Boston, Jan. Samuel Whitaker
shoe member, living on Rindge
avenue North Cambridge. at $3.50. Fri
day afternoon, shot and killed his wife,
Catherine, by blowing the top of her
head off with a shot gun. He then at
tempted suicide by cutting his throat
with a razor. He was taken to the
Cambridge Hospital and is in q crit
zeal condition. @
Whitaker is about so, and his wife
a few years yonger. The couple had
numerous quarrels and drink has been
the cause of them. The Whittakers
have seven children. s
The children range from "a years to,
weeks in age. The infant was the only
one in the house at the time of the muir,
der. -Four little sons OF the couple mao
their father was quarrelsome during the
day and drove them from the house after
dinner, telling them to go out and play,
as he was bothered.
Neighbors speak very highly of Mrs.
Whitaker. saying that she was of a
most amiable disposition. She did all the
work of the household and seldom com
planned. except of the fact that her hus-
'1 Mhi elaSk IS IS IA worker, but drank
to excess. Whei a}nk. 1t is said that he
His Wounds are are bnsidered fatal. Hs
is conscious, but 9Yuses to say word
about the affair, and at times seems to
act as if his mind is unsound.
Later accounts say that Mary, aged D,
was rocking the cradle when her father
entered the house. Her father and
mother had been talking about money
matters and he became very angry. Sud
denly he grabbed a gun from a closet.
and placing the muzzle at his WIFE
head. fired and she fell mortally wound
ed. The little girl was terribly fright
ened and ran to a neighbor's. The latter
called the police. Whitaker became very
violent at the hospital, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
Base Bali.

Portland Argus: am pleased to note
that the sentiment in favor OF state
that Il has already grown to such promts-
ing proportions as to warrant a meeting
for the purpose Of talking the matter
over. Gentlemen interested in keeping
The grand summer sport alive in Maine
cities have better prospects for doing 30
without loss of money in state league
than are to be found in repetition o.
past costly experiments. Just as good
PLAYERS as have been seen in New Eng
land league clubs can be secured az lower
salaries than formerly paid: travelling
expenses will be much smaller. and be-
sides having the interest, exciting power OF
new thing State league would be great
iy aided by local rivalry. A State league
is the proper caper. gentlemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
THE PRESS IS FEARLESS.
Despite Government Threats Madrid Papers
will Follow Their Own Policy.

London. Jan. 3.-The Madrid CORES
pondent of the Standard telegraphs
that the government intends to prose-
cute several newspapers for initiating
the impartial and Heraldo, which
were seized. Thursday, for cOndemning
the military administration in Cuba
and demanding Gen. Weyler's recall.
The government is determined to
suppress the press campaign against
the cabinets policy in Cuba, but not
withstanding this fact. the opposition
has decided it will stir up the Cortes on
the Cuban question when the session
opens,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
PORTLAND, !; LEWISTON. /.
One Thousand Psopls See =. ssautiiul Game
At Spiadls City.

Lewiston. JAM. 3.--Lewiston met their
first defeat of the week at home at the
hands of the Portland team. in the pres
ence of 1000 people. Saturday night. The
game was won by Portland chiefly by the
magnificent goal tending of Allen. who
made some remarkable stops Whipple
was injured near the close of the third
period, and Schofield took his place and
Gagged the ball within a minute after go
ing onto the floor. The summary:
r.; Schofield. r.; Foster, c.. Jordan.
h. b.: Allen. e. ss sasf
& LEWISTON-C. Broadbent, r.; Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
NORTH cAaoLlsA's senAroRsnlp.
The Great Fight Under ,way-Pritchard Is Il
the Lead.

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 3.-Prominent
Republicans from all parts of the state
are assembling here to participate in
the great senatorial fight The interest
is greater than ever before in a similar
contest. e'sts
Republicans here all declare for
Pritchard.. The secretary of the Re-
publican state committee. arrived. this
evening, to conduct Pritchard's cam
paign.st-5 rs 49, 400 2 Sc. % s..s g.
He says there are 70 Republicans. in
the Legislature, and as So are a ma
jority, Pritchard lacks IA votes. The
Populists claim go members of the 40
composing the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
Three Friends Expedition All Right.

New York, Jan. 3,--The Cubans in
this city scout the report of drowning
of the members of the Three Friends
expedition. They note the fact that
the news comes by way of Madrid,
though the island is not far from Key
West. and news of such disaster, if
true. must of q certainty reach there.
DR.. Costello, of the Cuban Junta, to-
night, said: The report is pure fab
rication. We know where our men are.
They are all right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
Cuban Notes.

The former. filibustering steamer
Laruda. which arrived at Gibraltar,
from Messina, sailed. Friday, for Bal
timore.
A dispatch from Havana to the Mad
rid impartial says that 81 men belong
ing to the filibustering expedition
which went to Cuba on board the
steamer Three Friends, We're hastily
landed on desert key and drowned
in their attempts to leave the island.
The dispatch also says that $50 rifles
were, lost.
The semi-oflicial newspaper at
Madrid defend the action OF the gov
eminent in Selling the issues of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
TAMPERING WITH THE MAILS.


Montreal lap1 THE .9sp6ff comes
m ma dame e. sSands the he cure S Or
dered all copi<V$6 EfE1eefa min the locai
post office awafAG deiiv1e subscrib
ers. to be burneds The p0Stn@3IseE re-
monstrated. declaring IT contra44 law.
but upon the cure assuring him t(1Af he
would take the whole responsibli6E, the
papers were burned.
IT is understood that the proposed Join;
abandonment against the Manitoba school
settlement will be delayed a week. owing
to the death OF Archbishop Fabre, and
the document will be accompanied by a
letter written by the archbishop recently
expressing his appreciation of the docu-
ment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

Augusta led off by scoring a goal in
short order, and from that time on 1t
waA,pjp and tuck. first Augusta and
theUtBath taking the lead, by brilliant
playing.
The Bath boys did the most passing,
and had the ball perhaps more than
half the time, but when the Augusta
boys did get the rubber sphere, their
work was made to tell.
The goal tending by Hackett was the
best ever seen here. Time after time
he made stops of drives that seemed
sure goals He is easily the best goal
tend in the league.
Kid Mslu,npy, the little Brownie.
played ;ffsH and did some great work.
making Three of the five goals. Gavitt.
Augustus new man,, seemed little
slow, and must hasten to get into the
game if he intends to keep up with
the company he is in.
Jason and Lee at center and half
back put up great game, both oHen-
sive and defensive. Some of the plays
sNeSe Of the gilt-edged order.
IN Bath, J. Mooney and Murtaugh
dir, he@uest work. Phelan at goal was
anxious and worked hard, but he
coufd1 stand the drives made by the
Capital City boys.
The outcome of the game, though of
course the audience wanted Bath to
win, was received very kindly by them,
Augusta being applauded at every
good play and very heartily when the
game ended. r1fss sNs' ~Ni
There had been much talk about the
rough treatment that Augusta might
expect, but they We're used royalty by
everybody and the best Of feeling pre-
vailed. :F +I1a srHs
One very pleasing incident took
place in the Augusta dressing room
after the game. A gentleman entered
and inquired for Jason, to whom he
said: II am the father of Pratt, who
was hurt at Augusta. He assures me
that it was not your fault Or Intentional
and / want to shake your hand. :
But two fouls We're called during the
game, one on each team. There were
several plainly seen to be made by
Bath players, but probably they
escaped the eye of Referee Pond. who
certainly seemed to be doing every
thing possible to referee the game in
a square. impartial manner
There is one thing, however, that
cannot be explained or excused. When
the time of the first and second periods
seemed to drag out rather long, some
of the Augusta visitors in the audi
ence, got out their watches, one stop
watch among them. With one goal
Needed to tie and insure the fourth
period, the third period was overrun
1 minute and seconds, something that
should not be stopped to if the home
team should lose every game. Man.
ager Smart noted the time and pro-
tested against such work.
Remarks about playing in Augusta
wood box" of rink were not so fire.
ouent after last nights game.
BATH. Mooney. / r.: Tarrant. r.;
Chapman. 2 r.; E. Mooney, c.; Murtaush'
h. b.; Phelan, e.
UGUSTA-Molumpy. r.; Gavitt. r.;
Jason. c.; Lee. h.b.; Phillips, h.b.; Hack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

Among the New Years honors con-
ferred by the Queen is the appointment
of Senior Juiz Pinto de Several. Por-
tuguese minister of foreign affairs, as
q Knight of the Grand Cross of tbs
Order of st. Michael and ST. George
in recognition of his assistance in the
settlement of the Anglo Brazilian dis
pute, regarding the ownership of the
island of Trinidad, off the coast OF
Brazil Great Britain took possession
of the island with the intention OF
making it cable station. but Brazil
made vigorous protest, claiming thai
island as her own. This claim was
substantiated and Great Britain with
drew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
RockLAND. 8; GARDINER, S.
Gardiner Makes Fairly Good Showing In HI I
~ Debut at polo.

Rockland, Jan. 3.-Gardiner made her
debut here, Saturday night, in the Maine
League, and was defeated in compare
lively tame contest. Gardiner was weak
in the goal and at center. but MCGOWAN
showed UP we'll, and, with the rushers,
did most of Gardeners work. The sum
: ROCKLAND-Camp 1 r.. O.; Gay, 2
r.: IL. GAY, C.; = Maynard h. b.: O'Ma1ley. 6.
MISUNDERSTANDING r.: Doherty.
e. Piper. e: MoGOwan. h. b.: DurglnsA 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

stone of the new regime. additinal de-
cree. an account of which will be given
to the Cortes. will amplify to such ex-
tent these reforms that the Antilles, in
the first instance for Cuba. but to be
extended TO Porto Rico as soon. and at
the same time. as it may be possible TO
apply it to the former island.
(Signed) TITUAN.
Minister of foreign affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
|sialaEl7I- Y II =
MAINE POLO LEAGUE.
Other games.

At Providence-Provide s.; New
Bedford, 3.
At Woburn-Malden, 4; Woburn, 3.
AT Pawtucket-Pawtucke 3; Sa-
lem, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

II burned my fingers very badly. The
putin was intense. DIR. Thomas Eclectric
Oil brought relief in three miutes. 1t was
almost magical. I never saw ANYTHING
like it, Amelia Swords, Saundersvillc, 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

Score--Rockland, s; Gardiner. s. Foul
Gardiner. Rushes-CampbeH, IA; Hough-
ton. Doherty. Stops-O' MalleN. IS: Dur
gin, IL Referee. C. r. Saul. Timer, A. r.
Blackington. Attendance. 400
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

womb. A friend. one day, recon-
mended to my husband your Com
pound. He bought me bottle. The
relief l experienced after taking it,
was wonderful. l continued its use,
and am glad to say my recovery is q
perfect surprise to everybody that
knows me. '-MRs. B. BLUM, 1910 San
Francisco Ave, St Louis, Mo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

Score-Augusta, 5: Bath. A.. Fouls-J.
Mooney, Gavitt. Rushes--J. Mooney. +;
Mojumpy. /: Lee l. Stops-Hackett. SO;
Phelan 49, Referee, William F. Pond.
Timer, Charles Fields. Attendance, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04

Londoners drink 400 tons of liquid
mud a year according to recent expert
testimony before the county council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
Fitzeerald, h. b.; w.

Connolly. Foster. Rushes-C. Broad
bent, 5. Conaolly. J. Dawson. Stops in
goal-Allen. Is; W. 2foadbent. 10. Ref
cree, Gledhil1 Timer. Dill. Scorer, Hay
den. Attendance, 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-04
THE ICE BROKEN.
Augusta Wins Her First Game
Away from Home.
Defeats. Bath IN Her Own Rink,
Saturday Night, 5 to 4.
Portland Downs Lewiston, 3 to I. and Rock.
land Beats Gardiner, 8 10 8.
ATH, Jan. 3.-(Spe-

ATH, Jan. 3.-(Spe-
ciaD.-The Augusta
polo team won its
first game here as
well as it's frat out
of-town game, to-
night, in a very pref
ty contest. The game
was wholly free from
roughness and scrap
ping, and was one of
the best we have seen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-31
NOTES OF THE MARK FITS.

Cuthbert x Co. say of yesterday s markets: "The stock market continued strong, with buying general and mostly in the low priced specialties, Missouri Pacific being bought by the same in- siders prominent in accommodating the stock during the past ten days, and likewise Rock Island, Omaha and Louisville. Pacific Mail was strong and higher on buying by insiders on large increase in earnings. Mir Hunt ington got home from Europe on Sat urday, and is very bullish on the stock. It is thought that his friends have been adding to their holdings. Forty is pre- dicted for the stock next month, and the probable distribution of another dividend. The operations of the for eigners in the market is very light, but have been mostly on the buying side. Burlington and Quincy's statement was expected to-day or tomorrow, and this will be followed later in the week by Rock Islands statement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-31
ENTERTIINM E NTS.
Hyperion Theater. SHORE ACRES" TOMORROW
 EVENING"
"SHORE

EVENING.
 It has been said of Shore Acres" which is to be given handsome scenic production at the Hyperion tomorrow evening, that it is not play, but a leaf torn from the book of nature and held up to the gaze of human eyes, that men may learn the futility of worldly ambi- tion and the beauty of unselfishness and devotion to others. The story of the Berry family introduced in "Shore Acres" is in some sense the story of every other family. The characters are homely, simple people, undemonstrative in their natures, narrow in their views, but loving one another as only strong, ry has many prototypes. The family that Is without one self-sacrif1cing member, such as he, is as unfortunate as it is rare. The family on which the canker of ambition does not fasten it. self and thrive for a time is equally rare. The heartaches and pains and misunderstanding of the Berry family are those of every other family, wheth- CT in New England or in New Mexico. The portrayal of all these things shows men what they really are, and, with a touch of nature, makes them all akin. MT Herne has certainly given to the American stage a rarely interesting, truthful picture of human life, and he well deserves the success it has achiev- ed
 Sale of seats now open. Prices $1, 75 cents, 50 cents and 25 cents.
 "A SECRET WARRANT"
 "A Secret Warrant" will be present. ed at the Hyperion next Friday and Saturday evenings by Robert Mantell and company of romantic players un- der the management of Mart w. Han | ley. This excellent association is mark ed for the finished presentation of his torical comedy or high class romance. Altogether this production will be one of the most dramatic the popular actor has ever presented. There will be a matinee on Saturday. Sale of seats opens Wednesday, Evening prices s1 75 cents, 50 cents and 25 cents; matinee prices 75 cents, 50 cents and 25 cents. ON LABOR DAY.
 | At the Hyperion on Labor day Flo | Irwin, everybody's favorite comedi-
 enne, will appear in the title role of John J. McNally's greatest stage suc- cess, 'The Widow Jones'" Those who have seen Miss Irwin in the part go in raptures over the inimitable manner in which she plays the jolly widow. The ! metropolitan press has nothing but l fattering things to say of Edward s. Abeles, late star of My Friend from India" and now cast for the principal male role in this highly successful com | edy