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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
A woman, who admits that her in

A woman, who admits that her in
spiration came some time ago from a
newspaper paragraph, has a curious
but most effective playbox for her
baby of fourteen months. A common
pine kitchen table has been turned up
side down, and casters put ON the four
corners of what was intended to be the
top of the table. Two rather broad
Stats are fastened on between the leg
spaces, one above the other at suffi-
cient intervals to forestall any at
tempts to climb between them, and
the Stats and legs covered with Gre
tonne. An old thick quilt has been cut
to fit the floor of this cage, and in it
with his toys baby spends safely and
happily many of his waking hours
To prevent that well-known habit of
babies fiinging their playthngs across
the room, the toys are tied to the posts
of the cage and are thus kept for his
amusement in his own quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
Beaminx with Smiles

Are the countenances of people who have
found speedy and thorough relief from
malarial, kidney. bilious. dyspeptic. or
nervous troubles through the aid of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Such coun-
tenances are very numerous. So are let
tiers from their owners attesting the eff
ficacy of the great family medicine. Among
the signals of distress thrown out by the
stomach, bowels and liver in a state of
disorder, are sick headache. heartburn,
nausea, loss of appetite, sallowness of the
skin and eyeballs. and an uncertain state
of the bowels. They should be needed at
once. If the Bitters are resorted to. the
woe begone look which accompanies sick
ness will give way tc cheerful looks pro-
duced by renewed health. If you are
drifting on the coast of disease, throw an
anchor to windward by summoning the
Bitters TO your assistance. 1t will keep
YOU in safety. y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22

the faithful out with shovels, and
scoops, and 'what-not,' looking after
the convenience of the patrons of the
M. c. r. r., and the platforms were
cleared away every seven and one
half minutes during the day
The visiting legislators seemed to
rejoice along with the rest, and doubt
less felt those of them that have been
here before for session, that old time
completeness of winter at the Cap
itol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
STATE NEWS.
Franklin.
+ PENNINGTON.

PENNINGTON.
Stillman S. Savage. While handling
wood on the ice on the intervales by
the Sandy river, was placing heavy
log when his foot tripped between two
ice cakes which had drfted close to
each other in the recent high water
AS he slipped the log fell upon one of
his legs bearing him down, cracking
the bone of the leg, and spraining his
ankle. When he recovered conscious
ness as help was not at hand he had
to crawl on his hands and knees more
than mile over the frozen, icy inter
vale to his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
Messengers Notice.
Office of the Deputy Sheriff of Kennel
STATE, on MAINE,

Office of the Deputy Sheriff OF Kennebs c Co.
STATE OF MAINE.
kennebec SIS. January q A. ID. 1897
This is to give notice. That.on the
twentieth day of January A. D. 1897, a war
rant in insolvency was issued out of the
court of insolvency for said county of
Kennebec. against the estate of said
JAMES u. DINSMORF, adjudged TO be an
insolvent debtor. on petition of said
debtor which petition was fled OH the
twentieth day of January a. ID. 1897, to
which date interest on claims is to be
computed. that the payment of any debts
TO or by said debtor. and the transfer and
delivery of any property by him are for
hidden by law: that Il meeting of the
creditors of said debtor. to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees
of his estate, will be held at a court of
insolvency to be holden at Probate Court
room in Augusta. on the eighth day of
February. A. ID. 1891. at two o'clo * in the
afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first
aboye written. JOSHUA Il. BEAN.
Deputy Sheriff AS Messenger of the Court of
insolvency for said county OF kcnncbac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
WASHINGTON.
WHITNEYVILLE.

John S. Miller went from Whitney to
Michigan thirty years ago and engaged
in the logging business. On the 2Sth
of December, while riding with a team
ster. landing logs, he ordered Kim to
drive a little closer to the edge Of the
rCllingtier that the logs might be more
easily unlOaded. The sled struck a
hidden stump and slid over the en-
bankment. When he found the sled
was going he told the teamster to
jump for his life, but was unable to do
Sc himself. and went over with the
legs which buried him beneath them.
He was conscious when extricated but
died in short time. He left a widow
in Michigan, a sister and brother in
Whiting and sister in Indian River.
Mr.. Miller owned a stock farm and
kept livery and sale stable. He was
so years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
kennebec.
KENT'S HILL.


Wednesday afternoon. the students
were given half-holiday in which to
improve the excellent skating.-The third
lecture given before the students this
term was delivered by DIR. Gallagher in
Deering chapel, Wednesday evening. His
subject was: "A Journey Among the
Stars, and it was handled in his usual
mastery manner.-The revival meetings
which have been held every evening from
6.15 to rs p. NJ. for the past two weeks
have been continued. This week Many
souls have been born into the kingdom
of Cod and still the interest continues
unabated.-Last week was the middle of
the present term, and it also marked the
end of the first half OF the school year
Professor Caldwell and Miss Jennie
Palmer, teacher of elocution, will so to
oxford, Me-. Friday. Saturday evening,
they will take part in a musical and lit
erary entertainment given by the Cald
well Family for the benefit of the church
at that place-The art and commercial
departments have been unusually well
filled. this year. AT the close of the win
ter term there will be 10 graduates from
the commercial course
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
ScHENcK'S
MANDRAKE
PILLS
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Trains in Eject
October 1, 1896.
Passenger trains leave Augusta a. follovs
THROUGH TRAINS.

E1S8ou8er Trains leave Augusta A. 10uoWD1
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-63o A. n for Lewiston.
Termination. Rangeley. Rockland, Port.
land. Bridgton, Boston and Montreal: 10y09
4. "A: DAILY for Brunswick. .Lewistons,
Portland and Boston, week days c0n.
meets also for Pennington, Phillipa.
Rangeley, Carrabasset, ROckland Mo6t.
real, Toronto and Quebec; 3.06 and S5OP. ~
(express) for Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston.
Portland, Boston; II. 90 p. M. might Pull.
MANI every night for Lewiston, Bath.
Portland and Boston: 1.60 A. NJ. Portland
and Boston. ~
GOING EAsT-1.5o A. M. might ~
pressl for Sk0whegan, Belfast, Bangor.
Bar Harbor, st. Stephen, st. John, Hail.
fax and Aroostook county; go A. NJ for
Waterville, Skowhegan. Bangor. Vance
boro. ST. Stephen and st. john 1912 p. N.
for Wateryille; .2s5 P. NJ: for Bangor, Bar
Harbor Old Town and Houlton via B. q
A.; 3.H p. M. for Waterville, Oakland,
North Arson, Bingham, Skowhegan, Bel
fast, FOxcroft and Greenville, Bangor.
Old Town and Mattawamkeag: 7.18 p. n.
for Waterville.
SUNDAYS only, SIS A. NJ and a.5S p.
M. for Waterville and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at La
A. M. poing east does not connect for Skow-
hogan on Monday mornings, or for Bel.
fast, Foxcroft or beyond Bangor. Sunday
mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
Penobscot.
OLD TOWN.

Horace Mclaughlin of PushaW, aged
about ca years, had an experience Mon
day afternoon, that few men of his age
or even younger could have stood. Mr..
Mclaughlin discovered that his chin
ney was burning out and fearing that
the shingles ON the house would catch
he climbed up on the roof to protect
it. In moving about he lost his hole
and slipped off. falling distance of L
feet to the ground. He struck on his
head and shoulders and he was badly
shaken up but fortunately no bones
were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
Waldo.
BELFAST.

Miss Maud Barker started, Tuesday
on trip to Boston. New York. Phladel
phia,, Delaware and Kansas City:-Miss
Maud Milliken, daughter of Hon. Seth l..
Milliken. and Miss Mary Johnson left
Tuesd;ss. on their way to California,
where they will spend few months. re-
turning by a southerly route. taking in
New Orleans and many other cities in
the South. They plan to return, the lat
ter part of July.-Services We're held in
the Methodist church. Sunday. by the
Ancient Order of United Workmen of
this city. A memorial address was de-
livered by the pastor, Rev. G. G. Wins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22

John w. HELLER. one of the well known
young men of Bangor. and a general
favorite. died. suddenly. Tuesday. He had
been in poor health for long time. but
was on the streets as usual last Satur-
day. He was unmarried. the. son of w.
S. HELLER. and a brother of Charles E.
HELLER. the Boston attorney. Mr.. Hell
liers age was 80 years. 4q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22

The official board of Ia Portland
church are considering the question,
Should church people address a per-
son as brother at a church gathering
and pass by him the next morning on
the street without recognizing him?''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22

Eczema of the scalp, or Scald Head.
even in it's most severe form is never
failingly cured by Doans Ointment. the
snrest specific for all itchiness of the skin.
m, W&f&wky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
Sun. only

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had Of e.
H. Walker. ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office IN Augusta selling via all
pense. GEORGE F. EVANS, General
Manager; F. E. BOOTHBY, Gen'l Pass.
and Ticket Agent. ,4a
Portland. Sept g. 1880.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-22
To the Citizens Of Augusta.

TW committee appointed to con-
slider and report measures for reform
considered the matter and beg to re-
commend the following:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-13
CONTINUES llER STORY.
Mrs AtkinSon's ExaminRtion-in-Ch Chief
Con'plstod-Nsver Signed JHdgO Cam
den's Name Alter His Death.
Snecial nIsnatrh IN the IntaIIIgencer

Mrs. AtkinSOn's EXRmination-In-Ch Chief
CoRIplstad-Nsver Signed JHdge Cam
dsn's Name After His Death.
Special Dispatch to the Intelllgencer.
GLENVILLE, W, Va, Oct l2,-The
examlnation-in-chief of Mrs. Atkinson,
who was placed upon the stand In her
own behalf last night was continued
until late hour She resumed the
stand this morning and again took up
the thread OF her HES story, She was
married TO Judge Camden in 1883, and
up until the time of his death he re-
qulred her constant care and attention
She stated that during all this time she
had aided him In the transaction Of his
business, and especially had she been of
efficient service to him In clerical way.
She had written letters, papers and re-
eeiPts for him and had signed his name
to them with her own underneath. but
always with his authority, and at his
dictation.
She denied in toto The material allega-
tlons OF the state, and stated emphat-
ically that she had never signed Judge
Camdch's name to any papers after his
death. All receipts and papers pro-
huttd bS tHt prosecution anu ffttt az Z :
idence in this case and which bear the
signature &c. ID. Camden per Mrs. G. ID.
Camden" were written and signed prior
to the death OF Judge Camden, and with
his consent, by his authority, and at his
direction.
She pronounced the Owens receipts,
which in this case she is charged with
forging, as genuine and written by hel
under the direction of Judge Camden,
Mrs, Atkinson gives her testimony in
q low but distinct voice, and every word
can he plainly heard by the jury, The
strain of the trial seems TO be telling
upon her and at times she shows signs
OF nervousness. but quickly recovers
herself. on the stand this morning she
said, ~ win tell all that Is necessary,
but | am very tired" The court has
been in session about ten hours each
day since the opening OF the case eleven
days ago. At eleven o'clock this morn
ing her examinaton-in- chief was conf
pleted and cross-eXaminatlon by r. ca
Linn, attorney on behalf OF the state,
commenced.
lowing to a violent storm occurring
yesterday afternoon telephone connec.
tlon between Glenville and Burnsville,
the nearest telegraph point, was inter
rupted TO such an extent that It was i'm
possible to complete the report Of yes
terday's proceedings.-Ed)
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-13
SHERMAN'S ANSWER
To lord saIlSbury'S Note DECLINING TO
Take Part In the BerinG Sea Confer
snCo with Russia and Japan.

TO IIOrd anitADury'b Noto Dech""S ~
Take Part In the BeFing Sea Confer
snCe with Russia and Japan.
WASHINGTON Oct. 12,-Secretary
Sherman has written a reply to the note
of Lord Salisbury expressing surprise at
Great Brltains declInatioH to take part
IN a Bering sea conference In which Rus
sla and Japan are TO participate, The
essential features of Mr.. Sherman's re-
ply In full Is now on it's way to the Brit
lsh authorities. Lord Sallsbury's note
of declInahon, Il can now be stated, bore
date of October 9Th, last Wednesday, so
that the response !s made with prompt
ness
The answer states that the United
States government Views with aStonlsh-
ment the determination OF Great Britain
not to participate in a conference includ-
Ing Russia and Japan, and the statement
ls made that up to tao 23d of last month
the United States G -'hOrSies hid fully
expected that the conference would pro-
ceed with Russia and Japan, as well az
Great Britain present. 1t Is pointed out
that aside from the written correspond
ence, to which Lord Salisbury had called
attention, there were verbal negotiations
between Ambassador Hay and his lord
ship. in which specific reference wae
made to the participation OF Russia and
Japan. At one Of these verbal ex'
changes It is stated, Lord Salisbury said
he would advise with the officials OF the
foreign office concerning the subjects
discussed, which included the partlcipa-
tion Of Russia and Japan,
In the meantime, preparations for the
conference between the United States,
Russia and Japan are proceeding. The
japanese delegates, who are now enroute
from San Francisco. have decided to stop
over for two days at Chicago and will
not reach Washington until next Satur-
day night Two of the Russian dele
gates are here and the remaining dele
gate Is expected soon. While no exact
date has been fixed for the conference
the expectation is that all the delegates
will be here in time 10 bring them to-
gether on Wednesday, October 20.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-13
rr,,u n.Id up By Masked Men.

AUSTIN. Texas, Oct, 12.-ThiS otter
noon at $50 O'Clock. in broad open day.
light, within thirteen miles of the oor-
porate limits of this city. the south
bound Cannon Ball" train on tho IN
ternational q Great Northern railroad.
consisting OF mail, baggage and ezprssa
cars, and three coaches loaded with pas
eengers, was held UP by four men end
robbed. The conductor Of tho train,
Tom Healy, was shot by the robbers
while resisting them, but was fortunate
ly not serlously wounded. Ono OF the
passengers had his ehirt collar carried
away by pistol ball that was aimed al
his neck, and another received @ bullet
wound in the head.
The passengers were robbed OF some
$500 in money. The bandits attempted
TO rifle the safo in the express car. nuA
were unsuccessful
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-13

MADRID, Oct. 12,-It is semI-offi-
cfaIIy announced that the reply OF
Spain to the note presented by the
United States minister. General Wood
ford, has been drafted by the minister
for foreign affairs, Senior Gullon. and
will be submitted to the cabinet at its
meeting tomorrow, The reply, It Is
stated, will say that Spain is unable
to fix exactly the date when the war
will be over, but the ministers are
persuaded that II will not be long, be-
cause the 'sttuation Of the rebels TT
critical, and the efforts OF the Spanish
troops are sure OF success. Owing to
the rebel situation and the concession
OF autonomy, administrative md eco
nomic, which will be effective before
before January, the government hopes
actual hostilitles will cease shortly"
Spain, 1t Is contended, thinks the re-
forms and activity OF the Spanish
troops and sufficient elements to secure
the immediate pacificatlon OF the
island, which, It Is asserted, would
have been more rapid had not the sue
cor of illibusters, who, under the shell
ter OF the American flag, have con-
tributed to the maintain this state of
affairs"
The government has decided that
General Primo do Rivera is to retain
command In the Philippine Islands,
In order that he may Initiate the pro-
posed reforms and organize that
colony
A semi-offlciai statement says that
by employing native volunteers in
Cuba instead OF European troops the
expenses of the campaign would de-
crease and the operations against the
insurgents would be conducted more
rapidly.
Senior Gullon, the minister for foreign
affairs has communicated to his col
leagues the Views OF the European and
American press in regard to the new
ministry, pointing out that the foreign
newspapers are almost unanimosly OF
the opinion that the programme of
Senior Sagasta, the new premier OF
Spain, has caused an important change
in the attitude OF the Washington cab
met, leading to the belief that the de-
clslon on the Cuban question will now
enter upon more favorable phase,
and demonstrating that the steps taken
by the ministry have had an excellent
effect in showing the government Is
choosing practical means 20 solve the
existing difficulties.
The minister for the colonies, Senior
Moret, announced at the cabinet meet
ing, with a view to proving the SINGER
Ity OF the governments promise TO
grant autonomy TO Cuba, he had tele-
Eraphed to Senior Montoro, the leader
OF the autonomist party asking him TO
nominate candidates for appointment
for some of the important posts under
the Cuban administration.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-13

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct. l2.-ThO
third annual convention of the Ohio VAL
ley Improvement Association met In this
city at 10 o'clock this morning and was
called to order by the president, Col.
John l.. Vance, Col, Z. p, Wilson acting
as secretary. About l5O delegates were
present representing six states In the
Union. They were received in a most
hospltable manner by Mayor William
Akin, and the business men and manu-
tacmrers associations,
President Vance delivered an exhaus-
tive and most eloquent address covering
the work OF the association, from Its or
EantzatiOn, October s, 1895, TO the present.
time,
A distinguished figure in the conven-
ton was Captain b, B. Dovener, Of
Wheeling, West Virginia; to him Is ac-
corded the greater portion of the praise
for the success OF the association In Sc
curing the necessary legislation through
Congress TO make the needed improve
rents Of the Ohio river and It's trIbHtar-
les an assured fact. A strong resolution
was adopted outlining the work before
the association
The resolution embodies the following
points: The survey and construction Of
movable dam at Cincinnati; the at
tention Of the river and harbor commit
tee to the washing and caving of thd
banks at Paducah, caused by the cur
rent OF the Tennessee river setting In
against the banks, below the mouth Of
Island creek. II this Is not done the
harb1r will be ruined, and manufactur.
Ing will be ruined An appropriation
sufficient to prevent such encroachment
on the river banks; that Congress appro-
PIRATE sufficient amount, Immediately
available, for a survey Of the Ohio river,
with a view to the construction Of locks
and dams so far as may be necessary to
secure uninterrupted navigation to its
mouth at Cairo.
The improvement OF the wabash
river; such legislation by the respective
states bordering on the Ohio as will do
away with wharfage charged at many
cities. as the tax Is burdensume, ana
unjust.
The improvement, extension and deepI
ening OF the Jetty channel below New
Orleans, so as to allow ocean vessels to
connect with the river steamers The
continuance Of the Continuous contract
system"
Congressman Dovener made q strong
speech TO have the next meeting OF the
association at Wheeling, West Virginia,
and Notwithstanding the fact that a
strong fight was made for Louisville, he
won the battle and win go back Ia
wheeling with another feather In his
cap
About twenty-five cities and towns
along the Ohio that had not been previ.
ously represented at these conventions
nominated members Of the way and
means committee of the association, and
the meeting at Wheeling next october
Will be a grand one.
The following were elected 10 serve the
ensuing year: John l.. Vance, president;
James d. Parker treasurer; Col. o. p.
Wilson, secretary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-13
In HARD LINES.
A Complex Population at st. MiohasIs
Unable 10 Get to tho Gold MlncI-Out-
break LInbIe 10 Occur.

DrGhk iIihDlo 10 UcCurs
WASHINGTON, Oct 12.-sheTdon
Jackson, United States general agent
of education for Alaska, writing from
ST. Mlchaels under date of September
10, has sent a report to the interior de-
partment regarding the gold boom. He
says:
II am still detained at this place wait
ing upon the movement OF the Bear
Since reaching here August "a, several
expeditions of miners have arrived on
steamers and sailing vessels from Puget
Sound. Seattle and San Francisco. They
bring with them lumber and mechanics
expecting at this point to build small
river steamers and barges into which
to proceed up the Yukon TO the mines,
There are eight or ten Of these vessels
now In the harbor and thirteen more
are expected from the south.
"The season Is now closed for getting
up the river this year The most that
the miners now here can do win be to
get perhaps a hundred miles up the
river to timber, then go into winter
quarters, erecting log huts for shelter.
Those that come up later will be com
PEELED to winter at this place As all these
mines this fall you can imagine that
there Is not only much disappointment
but also much irritation and anger that
IS liable at any moment to break out
into open violence.
Among the hundreds now camped
upon the beach IN tents are all classes
from the best to the lowest; the profes-
slonal mon Of ability and standing, gam
bers and desperate roughs, the wealthy
and the poor, and the presence of the
Bear is the only restraint on lawless-
ness. We are hourly expecting the ar
rival. OF another cutter, and when she
comes the Bear will at onoc sail for
the Reindeer station, Siberia, ST. Law
renee island.
Some of the tents have been flooded
for three days past and all are uncom-
Portable. 1t has been showing for two
days and the whole landscape is white"