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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Ex-senator William r. Allan Of Dem
nysville, was in the city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Hon. J. H. Manley is still in Wash
ington. D. c. He will return about
April 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
Mothers, Nrother.,, sfother.

MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used fdQ
their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with PERFECT
SUCCESS. It aOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the
and is the best remedy for DIARRHfEA. Sold b.
Druggists In every part Of the world Be and ash
,ther kind. Twenty-iiv cents bottle. d&wIyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Mrs. H. r. Randall Is very much i'm.
proved after her recent illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Miss Clara Goodwin Is recovering
from her illness with typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

The leading commercial fertilizer
throughout the country: E. Frank Coe
Company's high grade bone fertilizers. |
can give facts. figures and terms on these
goods that will please you. Samuel A.
Stoddard. Is Water ST., Hallowell, Me.
,ciaIiS. dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
Local Matters.

Miss Olive Violet went to Boston,
Thursday, for a weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

A council of the Daughters of Liber-
ty was instituted at Saco last week
Win a large charter membership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

FARM FOR SALE-Containing two
hundred acres, with house and barn in
four miles and half from Augusta.
Will. sell part of land with buildings.
Inquire of PurintOn Bros, 1873 Water St.
Augusta, Me, or H. Purinton & Co,
Waterville, Me. mar15, DIS W3W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

FARM FOR SALE-The south farm OF
town Of Sidney on the river road. nine
miles from Augusta and Watervillei con-
tanning 40 acres, divided into woodiandl;;
pasture and hay land, has two ana nun ll
story house. slate roof, has ten rooms anu
all necessary farm buildings and work
shop. Will be sold on easy terms. Apply
to'J. c. Sullivan, u Common street, Lnar-
leStown, Mass. mar5d&w4W'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
MUNYON'S
MARCH
MEDICINES
The Learned Professor Gives a
Pain Talk on
|SPRINc DISEASES
One Remedy Cannot Correct MI
the Changes in the System
SEPARATE SPECIFICS
Are Needed to Prevent the Deve|.
| 0pment Of Diseases at the
| End Of Winter.
Seeds Of Consumption
CAtarrh, Bronchitis and Throat Dis
case Are SOwn by the Neglect Of
March COld-MunyOn's Cold Cure
Breaks Up the Worst Form of n
Cold at Once.
WEAK KIDNEYS
case Are SOwn by the Neglect Of
March COld-MunyOns Cold Cure
Breaks Up the Worst Form of n
Cold at Once.
WEAK KIDNEYS
The Result of Extra Work ON the Part
of These Organs During Cold Weather
Are Promptly Strengthened by Mum
yon's Kidney Cure.
Impoverished Blood

And Deficient Circulation Call for Mum
yon's Blood Cure the Best Blood Tonic
on the Market-It Enriches and Puri-
ffes the Blood, Promotes Appetite and
Gives Renewed Strength and Vitality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Ladies or gentlemen in every town to
correspond with us and investigate our
plan, whereby they can add to their
daily income without interfering with
they see fit to obtain exclusive territory
for our business on Il salary and COM
mission. Address, 50 Atlantic Bldg,
Washington, d. c. mar13 div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

MEN.-To sell Nursery Stock the COM
ing season. Goods well known and in de-
mand. Most liberal terms. Now the time
to arrange for the situation and secure
territory. Good references required. Ad-
dress, A. S. Chadbourne, Hallowell, Me.
mar2 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Girl for general homework. Must be
a good cook. No washing. High wages
paid for competent help. Inquire at
Journal office. d&Wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

WANTS put In these columns secure
more answers than those who have not
tried are aware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

In Waterville. Me-, large, two-story
house. No. 81 Pleasant street. IN very
good repair. has large square lot IN
best location In the city. For particulars
inquire on the premises, or address " ..
Cross. No. q Pleasant street. Waterviiie'
Me. marie dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

FL. H. Stickney, the East side second
hand man. will uuy or sell you everything
the human body wears, and everything a
home REQUIRES, Also all kinds of tools
bought and sold. 45 Cony street.
mar2, dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Prosperous. business opportunity-M
linery and fancy goods. Stock for sale.
Pleasant location on Main street. Win
throp, Me. First-class trade. sickness
cause of desire to sell. Address for fur
Their information to Miss C. H. Stanley.
Il. 0. Box 205 mch1e(l&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

At once, one good energetic young man
to act as city salesman: must be ac-
quainted with most of the business houses
and furnish good references; no compe-
tition. Address with return postage. b.
p. Co 553ia Congress ST.. Portland, Me.
marl1, dlw%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Original. novel, and unique tableaux
wants arranged and presented at reason
ably short notice. Liberal terms to all
church societies, clubs, fraternities. char
table organizations and private parties
Special attention given to fairy and scenic
productions for children's festivals. Also
dress, Mrs. Arthur L. Brown, Capitol
Square. Augusta, Maine. MARI. d1mo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Good. steady girl, for restaurant work.
Apply to g. M. Williams, 104 Water
street. Gardiner. feh5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Lillian Tucker Co.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
FoUN ID.
WANTED

A few boarders in n private family Of
three. Rooms nicely furnished. Fine To-
cation. q Pearl St, East Side, Augusta.
mar1S, dlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Reliable Incubator, 200 egg size. In
quire of Mrs. Thomson. Farmingdale,
next to Pine Tree Stock Farm.
mar17 .d1w~
Cheap for cash. New upright piano.
handsome French burl walnut case, and
rare quality of tone Enquire at 45 Sew
all street. Augusta. march2.dtf
Old papers, whole and clean. At Ken
nebec Journal once. price 10 cents per
hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant. is at ~
Gage street. Augusta, Me. feb15, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

A competent girl for general house
work. Mrs. g. S. Cummings, Is Green ST.
mar1S d2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

CASH PAID for all kinds of second
hand furniture, carpets, bedding, pictures.
books. crockery, glassware, stoves, etc
send postal. will call at any time. c. W,
MORRILL,, Augusta.
jan2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Store suitable for furniture business.
Four. floors and basement; elevator run
by electric motor. Inquire of Atkinson
Furnishing Co.. 31s Water street, Au-
gusta. jan4dtf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
OPPOSITE VICKSBURG
The Danger IL Intense-The Levee
Forces Battling for Dear Life.

Vicksburg, Miss, April 16.-The stua-
ton along the Louisiana levees across the
river for fifty miles above and below this
city dwarfs every feature of the flood
problem into temporary insignifcance.
The rise shows no signs of diminution,
and levees are actually in danger of being
overfiowed by water pouring out of the
Yazoo basin, sheet twenty-five miles
wide, for distance of ten miles opposite
this city. In spite of the evident danger
and of the repeated warnings of the
weather bureau, very few persons are re-
moving stock to the high lands, though
all are taking other precautions, it is be-
lieved. One hundred head of mules were
brought to this city tonight from Sparta
plantation in Louisiana, ten miles above
here.
The belief that the end is near finds ex-
preston in many quarters. 1t is not that
the levees are weak, but the fear that
they can not be raised fast enough to
keep ahead of flood that is pling four
inches of water daily in river already
at 52.4 feet on the gauge. In spite of
these conditions the levee forces are
battling doggedly against the flood, night
and day. 1t is the finest example of hui
man energy and constancy of heart to be
seen at this moment on the planet.
The work of relief is going on system
atically. Some of the negro refugees ore
finding employment in the uplands, a few
having gone to Kinds county, and here
and there one hears of an overflowed plan
tation, the owner of which has removed
his people to the hills, determined to make
a cotton crop there and plant his home
place in corn when the waters fall.
Capt McMartin, having completed his
inspection of the flood condition at
Greenville and Vicksburg, left for
Washington this evening to report YER
bally to the secretary of war
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
ANOTHER LEVEE GIVES WAY
STRAIN OPPOSITE VICKSBURG TOO
GREAT-IT BROKE AT 10
LAST NIGHT.
DISASTER WILL Be VERY GREAT
The Situation Along the Upper River
Is More Cheerful and There Are
Some Hopes of n Crop
Being Made Yet.

Vicksburg, Miss, April 16.-The Queen
and Crescent route train dispatcher's
office at - o'clock tonight reported that
the Biggs levee in Madison parish, broke
at 10 o'clock and that the break was 100
feet wide twenty minutes later. The
break is four and one-half miles south of
Delta, La, and one-half mile above the
upper end of Reds levee. The news
was sent to Delta at once, the operator
there being reused out of bed and the
message of warning sent along the line
Of the railroad westward. The levee is
a very large one and has been engaging
the special attention of the levee authori-
ties for weeks or ever since the Mississippi
crevasses. Several hundred convicts
have been employed upon it in addition to
other laborers, and so greatly had it been
strengthened that only today the break
was confidently expected by those living
behind it. The disaster will be a great
one. Its extent the next day will show.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
y. III. C. A. OF TEXAS,
Fourteenth Annual Meeting in San
AntOniO-Omcers Elected.

-.
san ANTONIO, lex, April l5.-(Special.l
Inc tourtGenth annual convention OF
me 1oung Mems christian ASSOCIATION OF
leAas met IN on TINS cry TINS morning, with
more than lOo delegates In attendance.
IN addition to the ofhcers and delegates
from STATE assocations, mere were pres pres
eht a. Nash OF Llhcoln, NED, II. L: VII
lis OF Omaha, Ne6.; u. WATKINS OF New
YORK ana Mrs. hunom OF Chlcago, al
prominent IN ASSOCIATION work Ill the
Umted states.
Ihe morning session was docketed to
SOCIAL ana Introductory service, conducted
by. a.; Nash OF Lincoln, Neb.
AT the afternoon session me committee
on permanent organization mace par
tiai report recommending the eiecuoh OIL
the followlng o1ncers: -.
First vice president, "A. "A. paws OF
TRINITY university, Iehuacana' lex: sec
ond wee president, u. >. Slmons OF san
Antonio; secretary, >. u. reeves OF fort
Morth I, assistant S sfGretar1Ts, o y na Nor
rls or I'll faso ana H. II. re! ri ~ Daiihs
The report was adopted. Inc other
Objects VIII Dt 'leCt'u 'oihoiioN'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
THE STRAIN WAS TOO MUCH.
The Levee Opposite Viclxsburg Gave
Way Last Night.

Way Last Night.
Vicksburg, April 16.-The leyee at
Biggs, two and half miles below Delta,
La, broke at 10 o'clock tonight. The
crevasse was 100 feet wide twenty min
utes after it gave way. Delta is directly
opposite Vicksburg.
Later-The information has been con-
firmed and the people notified to get out
of reach of the flood. Biggs is a sandy
levee, generally speaking, though it can
not be asserted that this is the case at
the crevasse. Its Importance may be
estimated by the fact that such efforts
have been expended to maintain it. Since
IL o'clock the river at Vicksburg has
fallen more than one inch, additional
evidence of the size of the break.
Madison parish, whose interior is the
one swept by the great flood, is one of
the richest and most populous parishes
in north Louisiana, in the highest state
of cultivation and Astounding in stock.
Little of the latter has been removed up
to the present time, though the situation
was recognized as very grave indeed.
The ravages of the flood likely to ensue
may be estimated by the fact that the
river was at 55.4 on the guage at 8
o'clock Friday evening. Details can
not be obtained tonight, as the place is
inaccessible. The crevasse will over.
flow an immense area.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
THE SITUATION IS BRIGHTER
{,
IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY, YET
A CALAMITY MAY HAPPEN
BELOW VICKSBURG.
SUNFLOWER COUNTY. IN THE DELTA,
Nearly Dry-Farmers Are Planting.
Flood Situation Mt Omaha, Neb.,
Is Grave-Wnves Are Cutting
Away the Dykes.

Memphis, April 15.-While the condi-
ton of affairs in the overfiowed Missis-
sippi district is reported brighter tonight,
the situation between Vicksburg and
New Orleans is causing the greatest ap-
prehension. The river continues to rise
in the Louisiana levee district, and weak
spots in the levee are being strengthened
and watched day and night
o. G. Stubblefield, correspondent for
the agricultural department of the United
States at Indianola, Miss, says that the
suffering in Sunfower county, which
Worms part of the delta, has been greatly
alleyiated and that most of the country is
now dry. Farmers are busy blowing
and planting cotton, and if matters grow
no worse, that country will not require
much assistance from the government.
Statistics on the number of flood suf-
ferers in Bolivar county have been COM
piled by commission appointed to look
after the distribution of government pro-
visions. They show 1000 people who are
now, or soon will have to be, fed by the
hand of charity, in addition to 1000 head
of livestock. The water at Rosedale has
not receded.
The first train that has entered Clarks-
dale for many days arrived there today.
Trains are also being run from Clarks-
dale to Minter City and Phillip, and from
Lulu to Jamestown. The officials OF the
Yazoo and Mississippi Railroad are doing
all that can be done to open the line fur
Their to the south, and it is thought trains
will be run as far south as Cleveland
within short time.
At Greenville the river remains sta
tionary, the gauge tonight reading 44.6
feet. The weather throughout the delta
is clear and pleasant.
Hon. A. j. Aldridge, one of the most
prominent planters of the overlooked
delta, who resides near Arcola, says that
nearly all the laborers of his section will
be cared for by the land commissioners,
and he is strongly of the opinion that the
government relief will tend to demoralize
labor.
The river reports at Greenville for the
past three days have given the people
new hope and courage. The water may
possibly recede by May 10, and, if so, a
good crop may be made.
y At Helena the situation is unchanged.
AT q large meeting of the property owners
OF that city today it was decided to begin
1.-THE erection of levee around the city.
At Memphis the river rose one-tenth of
a foot in the twenty-four hours ending TO-
night An additional slight rise is looked
for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
TRUCE AT FRANKFORT.
Senatorial Battle OF TIL Tuesday
The Grand Jury Inyestfratinr

Frankfort, KY, April 16.-A truce in
the senatorial battle has been declared
until next Tuesday. The respective
steering committees this afternoon
signed agreements that on Monday one
vote shall be cast for each candidate.
Nearly half of the members have gone
home or elsewhere to stay until Tues
day. morning, and most of the remaining
half will go to Louisville on a special
train tomorrow, after attending the adj
dress of William j. Bryan at the Audi
forum.
1t is generally agreed that the Black-
burn people are hoping for the indict-
ment of Hunter, on the idea that il in
dlcted he can not withdraw under a
cloud, and the cloud could not be lifted
until the trial of the indictments, which
would last this summer out. The grand
jury, which has kept three deputy sher-
ifs busy looking for and summoning wit
nesses for two weeks, is not yet through,
and adjourned again tonight without
making report.
The court adjourns early tomorrow af-
ternoon for the week, and It is said that
Judge Cantrell has notified the jury that
report must be Forthcoming before the
adjournment. There were three ballots
today, resulting as follows:
Hunter, So; Blackburn. AZ; Martin,
IL; Boyle. 9; Stone, 2. Necessary to a
choice, 60.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Flood Situation Summed Up.

Memphis, April 16.-Advices from
Natchez and other points below Vicks-
burg indicate that the supreme test in
the flood situation is at hand. The swift
current which is rising steadily is beating
against the levees with such force as to
cause the gravest apprehension in many
places. At Natchez the river is near the
top of the levee and everything possible
is being done to fight back the encroach-
ing waters.
All kinds of rumors have been current
today regarding wholesale loss of life on
Davis island, but diligent telegraphic in
quiry fails to confirm the story. 1t is
known that three negroes were drowned
on the island, but outside of these fatali-
ties no further loss of life is known to
have occurred.
At Vicksburg the river is rising at the
rate Of four-tenths of foot daily. The
swift volume of the water pouring out
of the Yazoo into the Mississippi at n
point twelve miles north of Vicksburg
ees between Bedford Store, four miles
south of Delta, La, to Duck Port, six
miles above, are in n precarious condi-
ton tonight, and every man and boy is at
work Strengthening the embankment AT
some points in this stretch of levee the
water is washing over and the greatest
alarm is felt.
A more cheerful feeling exists in the
Mississippi delta tonight. At Green
vile the backwater from the Stops
Landing crevasse, which has been rising
in the flooded part of the town during
the last three days, is stationary and will
begin to fall tomorrow. Rosedale, Friar's
Point and other places report an encour-
aging Improvement of the situation. The
river declined one-tenth of a foot at
Greenvile today, and the fall of two
tenths reported at Cairo gives renewed
hope that the vast amount of water will
recede in time to make good crop.
At Memphis the river is stationary.
Capt. Mccoy of the steamer Bluff City.
which arrived in port from st. Louis,
brings very encouraging report of the
Improvement in the condition of the over
flowed country above Memphis.
He says the waters have receded suf-
ficiently to allow steamboats, to land at
all places. There is marked improve
ment, and the outlook on the upper river
is cheerful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, April 15.-The closest
attention is being paid to the river gauge
and its fluctuations are noted by inter
ested parties. Tonight it ranged from
1877 to 1879 according to the condition of
the wind. While there is no uneasiness
felt locally, because of the present high
water, vet much inconvenience CONNER
cially is being experienced on the river
front, merchandise of all descriptions
calling for protection against damage by
water. The local ferries are also in
straits to maintain regular service, and
the situation altogether may be pro-
nounced not alarming, but decidedly per-
picking The authorities are doing
everything that is in their power to re-
lieve the present emergency strain, but it
is thoroughly comprehended that there is
little to be done except to wait on further
developments and be ready to cope with
anything that may arise.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
A REVOLVING CRIME.
Two Young Girls DecOyed and Re-
pentedIy Outraged.

Two Young Girls DecOyed and Re-
pentedIy Outraged.
Memphis, April ia special to the
Commercial-Appeal from Jackson, Tenn,
says:
A well known man who arrived here
this afternoon gave particulars of most
revolving crime which took place at Green
field, Tenn, about thirty-fve miles north
of Jackson. Sunday night. Two girls,
half sisters, Misses Branch and Locke,
aged II and IA years, who live near
Russell. five miles from Greenfield, start
ed to church and were persuaded to ac-
company two men on the train to the
latter place. The girls claim they were
carried to vacant house and outraged.
Afterwards several young men were
brought in, and, it is claimed, assaulted
the girls. The girls, particularly the
younger one, are in a deplorable condi-
ton. AS the train passed Greenfield this
afternoon two young men, Allen and
Mullins, were being tried in the open
street, charged with the awful crime.
Excitement was high, and it was rumored
that there was to be Il lynching tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Water stationary-A Drowning.

Rosedale, Miss, April 15.-This has
been beautiful day in the delta and the
water is stationary.
Your correspondent has just learned of
another drowning on Mr.. S. M. SCOTS
place, north of here. Mary Robinson, a
colored girl of IA, was returning from a
visit to her sister in canoe, when the
frail craft sank in eight feet of water.
Clint Dunwood. who was with her, saved
himself by swimming. This makes the
weeks in this vicinity. The body of
Charley Claxton, who was drowned on
the Niles place ON the second, has been
found in drift pile. The body was
standing straight up in the water.
The news from Washington is of the
most encouraging nature, advices stating
that the crevasses will soon be closed and
crop will be made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
MRS. TILTON DEAD.
She Was One of the Principals of the
Famous Beecher Trial.
Mrs. TiltOn Dead.

New York, April 15.-Mrs. Elizabeth
r. Tilton, the wife of Henry Ward
Beecher's accuser, died last Tuesday.
News of her death did not become public
until today.
Since the famous Beecher trial she
has lived in strict retirement. In recent
years she has shared her home with her
widowed daughter. Even the fact of
her death was kept secret and there were
no external signs of mourning about the
house where her body lies. Theodore
Tilton, her husband. is in Paris, where
he has lived ever since the Beecher trial
For long time Mrs. Tilton was al
most totally blind. but less than a year
ago she underwent. a difficult operation
and regained her sight. Then about a
month ago she suffered paralytic stroke
from which she was slowly recovering
when, in the latter part of last week, she
was again stricken.
The funeral services were held tonight
Few were admitted to the house. The
interment will take place tomorrow.